MeetingsMon, Mar 3, 20253h 48m2022–2026 Council
Regular Council
Summary
- Directed staff to prepare rezoning of 2795–2799 Scafe Road to City Centre; Yacucha opposed (Rezoning)
- Gave first-to-third readings to fee updates for subdivision, building, development procedures and signs (Bylaws 2120,2121,2122,2125)
- Gave first-to-third readings to Fees and Charges Bylaw 2123, amended; Goodmanson, Guiry and Szpak opposed (Bylaw 2123)
- Adopted Sewer Utility Bylaw amendment updating sewer charges (Bylaw 2222, adoption)
- Amended Latoria Road Phase 1A/1B budgets; authorized Mayor and CAO execute contracts subject to five-year plan (Latoria)
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Approved a three-year temporary permit renewal for 1057 Marwood Avenue, subject to conditions and bond.
9.1.1 · Application to renew a Temporary Use Permit TUP21-0006 to allow for a light industrial use in a Heavy Industrial (M3) zone at 1057 Marwood Avenue for additional three years.
Vote 7–0Moved by Guiry, seconded by WagnerDirected staff to prepare rezoning for 2795/2799 Scafe Road with conditions and parking variance.
9.1.2 · Application to Rezone 2795 and 2799 Scafe Road from One- and Two-Family Residential (R2) to City Centre (CC1) to allow for the Development of a 6-Storey Residential Building
Moved by Guiry, seconded by SzpakAdopted a new flag protocol policy, repealing the previous flag lowering policy.
9.2.2 · Lowering of Langford Flags Policy - Proposed Repeal and Replacement
Vote 7–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by MorleyGave first, second and third readings to four development bylaws; directed staff to review fees.
9.2.3 · Bylaw No's. 2120, 2121, 2122, and 2125 - Development Services Fees and Charges Report
Vote 7–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by HarderGave first, second and third readings to the fees and charges bylaw amendment.
9.2.4 · Bylaw No. 2123 - Revised Fees and Charges Report
Vote 7–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by HarderAllowed annual funding applicants to make short three-minute presentations to the CAC before meetings.
9.2.5 · Potential Addition of Annual Funding Request Presentation Meeting
Vote 4–3Opposed: Harder, Guiry, SzpakMoved by Yacucha, seconded by MorleyAdopted a list of policing priorities for the West Shore RCMP for 2025.
10.1 · West Shore RCMP Police Priorities for 2025 Letter
Vote 6–1Opposed: YacuchaMoved by Szpak, seconded by WagnerAmended the Latoria Road resolution, updating Phase 1A to $3,725,800 and Phase 1B to $2,629,500.
11.1 · Latoria Road Approval to Issue Tender (Verbal Report)
Vote 7–0Moved by Guiry, seconded by HarderGave first, second and third readings to the subdivision and servicing fee schedule amendment.
11.1 (Bylaw mapping: 12.1 · Bylaw NO. 2120 "Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw, Amendment No. 24, (Fee Schedule), Bylaw No. 2120, 2025" (First, Second AND Third Readings)
Vote 7–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by MorleyGave first, second and third readings to the building bylaw amendment.
11.2 · Bylaw NO. 2121 "Langford Building Bylaw No. 1160, Amendment No. 16, Bylaw No. 2121, 2025" (First, Second AND Third Readings)
Vote 7–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by HarderGave first, second and third readings to the development procedures amendment.
11.3 · Bylaw NO. 2122 "City of Langford Development Procedures, Amendment Bylaw No. 24, Bylaw No. 2122, 2025" (First, Second AND Third Readings)
Vote 7–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by HarderGave first, second and third readings to the fees and charges bylaw amendment.
11.4 · Bylaw NO. 2123 "City of Langford Fees and Charges, Amendment No. 16, Bylaw No. 2123, 2025" (First, Second AND Third Readings)
Moved by Harder, seconded by Yacucha
Agenda
35 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
Formal opening of the meeting by the Mayor.
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Council read the City's territorial acknowledgement.
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Corporate Officer read the meeting conduct rules.
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Council approved the meeting agenda as amended to add a verbal report item.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the agenda as amended by adding a new section eleven (11) titled 'Reports' and a new item numbered 11.1 titled 'Verbal Report - Latoria Approval to Issue Tender' and that the agenda be renumbered accordingly.
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Watt Consulting presented Phase 1 background of the Active Transportation Plan and Transportation Master Plan.
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Members of the public spoke to multiple agenda items including transportation, bylaws, and RCMP priorities.
Who spoke (10)
- Chris HongsholdOpposes · Revised fees and charges
Opposes charging for information requests, warning fees and in-person payment would undermine transparency and burden residents. - Ren LouieSupports · RCMP town hall and revised fees
Supports an RCMP town hall and option two on revised fees, citing the need to contain costs and improve transparency. - S. RossanderOpposes · Information-request fees
Opposes information-request fees, arguing financial and in-person payment requirements undermine transparency and democratic access. - Wendy BowersMixed · RCMP town hall, fees, and transportation plan
Supports an RCMP town hall, opposes information-request fees, and questions spending on the Transportation Master Plan. - Wendy Hobbs (Luxton Highway)Mixed · FOI fees and public engagement
Asks council to review FOI costs and improve public-engagement hours, and supports an RCMP town hall. - Andrew EllenMixed · Scafe Road development and revised fees
Supports six stories but seeks a larger public gathering space, and opposes information-request fees without online payment. - Sandy SeifertOpposes · Information-request fees and transportation planning
Opposes information-request fees and asks for neighboring municipalities to be consulted on transportation planning. - Lisa FoxallMixed · Information-request fees and transportation plan
Opposes information-request fees, supports an RCMP town hall, and urges transportation planning that accommodates drivers alongside other modes. - Patsy HamiltonAsks · Accessibility engagement
Asks whether the accessibility representative could be involved in the consultants’ engagement work. - Mike MortonMixed · Information-request fees and RCMP town hall
Asks council to reconsider information-request fees and supports an RCMP town hall for residents to raise concerns.
Summarized from the meeting video. Names use checked registry spellings; unconfirmed names appear as “A resident”.
Summary
Council adopted the recommendations for each item on the consent agenda.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt the recommendations for each item of the Consent Agenda as presented.
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Council received the WSPR Board minutes of January 16, 2025.
Documents (1)
Minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society (WSPR) Board meeting covering elections of officers, delegations (Urban Rec, programming/aquatics updates), operations and administrative reports.
Minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors Meeting
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Page 3–11Call to Order
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Page 3–11Approval of Agenda
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Page 3–11Approval of Minutes
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Page 3–11Election of Officers
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Page 3–11Public Participation
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Page 3–11Chair’s Remarks
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Page 3–11Delegations
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Page 3–11Standing Committees
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Page 3–11Old Business
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Page 3–11New Business
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Page 3–11For Information - Part 1 of 3
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Page 3–11For Information - Part 2 of 3
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Page 3–11For Information - Part 3 of 3
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Page 3–11In Camera
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Page 3–11Adjournment
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Page 3–11Summary
Council adopted the minutes of the February 18, 2025 meeting.
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Council received the draft minutes of the Special Sustainable Development Advisory Committee meeting.
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Council received the draft minutes of the Community Advisory Committee meeting.
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No items were removed from the consent agenda.
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Council considered resolutions forwarded from Committees (Special SDAC and CAC).
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Council considered SDAC recommendations including a TUP renewal and a rezoning referral.
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Council renewed the temporary use permit for light industrial HVAC/R operations at 1057 Marwood Avenue for three years with conditions on screening, hours, lighting, removal of unrelated vehicles/materials, fire/safety compliance, and directed staff to pursue a bond for fencing and landscaping.
Location
1057 Marwood Avenue
Motions (1)
THAT Council renew TUP21-0006 to allow for light industrial business of HVAC/R fabrication, installation, and service at 1057 Marwood Avenue for a period of three years, subject to the following terms and conditions: i. That the temporary use permit renewal be issued for a period of three years from time of issuance; ii. That the unenclosed storage use is completely screened to a height of at least 2.5 m (8.2 ft) by building a solid decorative fence located within a landscape and screening area not less than 1.5 (4.9 ft) in width; iii. That business operations at the site be restricted to the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; iv. That site lighting will be shielded to ensure that light does not shine directly onto or spill onto the neighboring properties; v. That existing vehicles and materials that do not pertain to the business be removed; vi. That fire and safety equipment be up to date to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief; AND vii. That Council direct staff to work with the applicant to provide a bond for the value of the fencing and landscaping.
Documents (2)
Staff report recommending renewal of Temporary Use Permit TUP21-0006 for O & M Enterprises Inc. (RedBlue Heating and Refrigeration) to continue light industrial HVAC/R fabrication, installation and servicing at 1057 Marwood Avenue for an additional three years, with conditions.
Staff Report to Special Sustainable Development Advisory Committee
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Page 32–37Executive Summary
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Page 32–37Background
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Page 32–37Figure
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Page 32–37Commentary
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Page 32–37Financial Implications
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Page 32–37Legal Implications
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Page 32–37Options
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Page 32–37Submitted By
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Page 32–37Attachments
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Page 32–37Appendix A
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Page 32–37Appendix B
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Page 32–37Original (background) staff report from March 14, 2022 describing the initial application for TUP21-0006 to permit an HVAC/R light industrial use at 1057 Marwood Avenue, including site context, zoning, OCP considerations and recommended permit conditions.
Staff Report to the Planning, Zoning and Affordable Housing Committee
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Page 38–44PURPOSE
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Page 38–44BACKGROUND
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Page 38–44SITE AND SURROUNDING AREA
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Page 38–44OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN
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Page 38–44DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREAS
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Page 38–44DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
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Page 38–44LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 38–44OPTIONS
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Page 38–44SUBMITTED BY
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Page 38–44Maps
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Page 38–44Summary
Council directed staff to prepare a zoning amendment bylaw to rezone 2795 and 2799 Scafe Road to City Centre (CC1) subject to numerous conditions including unit contributions to Affordable Housing and General Amenity reserves, covenants, engineering and tree protection measures, low‑carbon concrete, attainable housing requirements, consolidation of parcels, and a parking variance with enhanced bicycle provisions; motion carried with one recorded opposition and one councillor declaring a conflict and leaving the meeting.
Location
2795 Scafe Road
2799 Scafe Road
Motions (1)
THAT Council direct staff to prepare a bylaw to amend the zoning designation of the properties located at 2795 and 2799 Scafe Road from 'One- and Two-Family Residential' (R2) to City Centre (CC1) subject to the listed terms and conditions, and authorize the Director of Development Services to issue a variance to reduce minimum parking and require enhanced bicycle provisions.
Summary
Council considered Community Advisory Committee recommendations including RCMP report, flag policy, fees/charges bylaws, and CAC process changes.
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Council received the West Shore RCMP 2024 Annual Report for information.
Motions (1)
THAT Council receive this report for information.
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Council repealed the 'Lowering of Langford Flag Policy' and replaced it with the 'Flag Protocol Policy' as presented.
Motions (1)
THAT Council repeal City of Langford 'Lowering of Langford Flag Policy' (POL-0010-ADMIN) and replace with City of Langford 'Flag Protocol Policy' (POL-0179-ADMIN) as presented.
Summary
Council moved to consider first, second and third readings for Bylaws 2120, 2121, 2122 and 2125 and directed staff to amend fee schedule and engage a consultant for a wholesale review.
Motions (1)
THAT Council: 1. Consider first, second, and third readings to Bylaw Nos. 2120, 2121, 2122 and 2125; AND 2. Direct staff to: a) Bring forward an amended fee schedule with respect to DP amendment fees. b) Engage a consultant to conduct a wholesale review of Development Services fees and charges.
Summary
Council considered first, second and third readings to Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2123 as presented.
Motions (1)
THAT Council consider first, second, and third reading to Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 113, 1995 Amendment #16, Bylaw No. 2123, 2024 as presented.
Summary
Council provided a designated opportunity for annual community funding request applicants to make short presentations to the CAC on one or more evenings prior to the CAC meeting; motion carried with recorded opposition from three councillors.
Motions (1)
THAT that Council provide a designated opportunity for the annual community and group organization funding request applicants to make a short presentation to the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for a maximum of three (3) minutes on one or more evenings prior to the scheduled CAC meeting prior to allow for better community engagement and informed discussions and decision-making.
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Council considered correspondence items, including a letter from the West Shore RCMP on policing priorities.
Summary
Council adopted a list of policing priorities for the West Shore RCMP for 2025 and directed staff to bring a report to committee to review and recommend priorities.
Motions (2)
That Council direct staff to bring a report to the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) or subsequent Committee during the earliest possible meeting of the calendar year for Committee to review and make recommendations to Council to set the Westshore RCMP priorities for the year.
THAT Council consider the following as policing priorities for the West Shore RCMP in 2025: Police presence in the community including attention to the unhoused population; Drug issues; Addressing concerns regarding gangs; Youth issues; Mental health; Traffic; Property crime and theft; Cybercrime; Online fraud; and Social media driven issues particularly those affecting youth.
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Verbal and staff reports presented to Council (see subitems).
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Council amended the previous Latoria Road resolution to change the dollar amounts for Phase 1A and 1B and authorized execution of related contract documents subject to final approval of the 2025–2029 financial plan.
Financial impact
$6,355,300— 2025-2029 five-year financial plan (subject to final approval)
Location
Latoria Road Phase 1A
Latoria Road Phase 1B
Motions (1)
THAT Council amend the resolution from October 21st, 2024 relating to the Latoria Road Phase 1A and 1B projects, as follows: 1. BY CHANGING the dollar amount in item 1, Latoria Road Phase 1A from Triangle Trail to Golden Spire Crescent, from $4,500,000 to $3,725,800; AND 2. BY CHANGING the dollar amount in item 2, Latoria Road Phase 1B from Golden Spire Crescent to Whimfield Terrace from $4,000,000 to $2,629,500; AND 3. BY DELETING "if the project is approved in the 2025-2029 five-year financial plan"• AND 4. BY ADDING "THAT Council authorize the Mayor and CAO, or Corporate Officer, to execute all related contract documents subject to final approval of the 2025- 2029 five-year financial plan."
Summary
Council gave first, second and third readings to Bylaw No. 2120 (Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw amendment regarding fee schedule).
Motions (1)
THAT Council give Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw, Amendment No. 24, (Fee Schedule), Bylaw No. 2120, 2025, first, second and third readings.
Summary
Council gave first, second and third readings to Bylaw No. 2121 (building bylaw amendment).
Motions (1)
THAT Council give Langford Building Bylaw No. 1160, Amendment No. 16, Bylaw No. 2121, 2025, first, second and third readings.
Summary
Council gave first, second and third readings to Bylaw No. 2122 (Development Procedures amendment).
Motions (1)
THAT Council give City of Langford Development Procedures, Amendment Bylaw No. 24, Bylaw No. 2122, 2025, first, second and third readings.
Summary
Council gave first, second and third readings to Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2123.
Motions (1)
THAT Council give City of Langford Fees and Charges, Amendment No. 16, Bylaw No. 2123, 2025, first, second and third readings.
Summary
Agenda listed Bylaw No. 2125 (Sign Bylaw amendment) for readings; Council earlier directed that readings be considered for 2125 as part of 9.2.3.
Summary
Agenda listed Bylaw No. 2222 for adoption; the agenda indicated adoption was intended.
Summary
Council proposed closing the meeting to the public to consider confidential negotiation information under section 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter.
Summary
Council considered multiple bylaws for readings and adoption; specific bylaws are recorded below.
Summary
Formal closing of the meeting (adjournment).