MeetingsMon, Apr 7, 20252h 56m2022–2026 Council
Regular Council
Summary
- Rescinded prior readings; gave new first, second and third readings to amended building-fee bylaw (Bylaw 2121).
- Adopted housing agreement securing attainable units and down-payment assistance at 777 Station Avenue (Bylaw 2220).
- Gave first, second and third readings to rezoning 2795/2799 Scafe Road for six-storey development (Bylaw 2194).
- Endorsed seven-step Construction Impact Management Strategy and approved Early Guidance for immediate use (Early Guidance).
- Gave first, second and third readings to ticketing amendments to enforce the Tree Protection Bylaw (Bylaw 2219).
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Gave first, second and third readings to the ticket authorization bylaw amendment.
9.1.3 · Bylaw No. 2219 - Amendment to Langford's Municipal Ticket Authorization Bylaw No. 34, 1993
Moved by Yacucha, seconded by WagnerRenewed the temporary use permit at 1057 Marwood Avenue for three years with conditions.
10.1 · TUP21-0006A - 1057 Marwood Ave
Moved by Guiry, seconded by YacuchaIssued a variance allowing six parking stalls for liquor store at 991/995 Latoria Road.
10.2 · DVP24-0012 - 991 and 995 Latoria Rd
Moved by Guiry, seconded by WagnerEndorsed the seven-step Construction Impact Management Strategy and immediate implementation of Early Guidance.
11.1 · Construction Impact Management Strategy (Early Guidance)
Moved by Wagner, seconded by YacuchaApproved the Social Media Policy amendment.
11.2 · Social Media Policy Update
Moved by Szpak, seconded by GuiryRescinded prior readings and gave first, second and third readings to the bylaw as amended.
12.1 · Bylaw No. 2121
Moved by Wagner, seconded by YacuchaGave first, second and third readings to the ticket authorization bylaw amendment.
12.4 · Bylaw No. 2219
Moved by Yacucha, seconded by WagnerAdopted the housing agreement bylaw for 777 Station Avenue.
12.5 · Bylaw No. 2220
Moved by Szpak, seconded by WagnerGave first, second and third readings to zoning amendment for 2795 and 2799 Scafe Road.
12.3 · Bylaw No. 2194
Moved by Guiry, seconded by Wagner
Agenda
24 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
The Mayor called the meeting to order.
Summary
The City's territorial acknowledgement was read.
Summary
Meeting conduct rules were read.
Summary
Council approved the amended agenda (items removed and renumbered as noted).
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the agenda as amended by removing items 9.1.2 & 12.2 regarding Bylaw No. 2182 and by moving item 12.3 Bylaw No. 2194 to the last order of business prior to the in camera resolution and renumber the agenda accordingly.
Summary
Consultant presentation of the West Shore Parks & Recreation Master Plan was received.
Summary
Staff presented the Construction Impact Management Strategy early guidance.
Documents (1)
Staff report providing early guidance on a Construction Impact Management Strategy, addressing anticipated construction impacts, mitigation measures and recommended policy directions.
Construction Impact Management Strategy (Early Guidance) - Staff Report
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Page 78–103DATE: Monday, April 7, 2025
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Page 78–103BACKGROUND
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Page 78–103COMMENTARY - Part 1 of 2
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Page 78–103COMMENTARY - Part 2 of 2
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Page 78–103The Recommended Construction Impact Management Strategy
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Page 78–103The Draft Early Guidance for Construction Impact Management
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Page 78–103FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 78–103LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 78–103STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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Page 78–103OPTIONS
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Page 78–103SUBMITTED BY
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Page 78–103Attachment: Construction Impact Management Strategy - Survey Response Report
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Page 78–103Early Guidance for Construction Impact Management (April 2025) - Part 1 of 2
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Page 78–103Early Guidance for Construction Impact Management (April 2025) - Part 2 of 2
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Page 78–103Summary
Members of the public spoke to agenda items including the master plan, construction impacts and bylaws.
Who spoke (15)
- Mike Wignell (Langford)Supports · Construction impacts
Supports reasonable construction-impact guidance while questioning measurable dust and smoke standards and whether fill permits require geotechnical plans. - Mike Morton (Langford)Opposes · Social media policy
Opposes disabling Facebook comments, arguing that removing a public feedback channel conflicts with council’s commitment to openness and public input. - Fred Calla (Marwood)Mixed · Red Blue industrial extension
Supports Red Blue’s extension but asks council not to move the chain-link fence because removal could damage established hedges on the neighboring property. - Wendy HogsAsks · Police liaisons, Luxton enforcement, and parks plan
Asks council to unanimously support school police liaisons, enforce Luxton truck bylaws, and devote more preparation and time to the parks master plan. - A residentMixed · Social media and construction impacts
Opposes restricting social media comments while cautioning council not to overburden construction companies amid changing financial conditions. - Chad Bryden (Langford)Concerned · Construction impacts
Supports minimizing construction impacts but asks council to consider project costs, timelines, local material reuse, and industry expertise when drafting guidelines. - A residentSupports · Social media, MIST, and construction impacts
Supports keeping social-media comments open, funding MIST, and advancing enforceable construction guidance while protecting staff through moderation and repeat-offender controls. - Matthew Park (West Hills Land Corp)Mixed · Construction impact guidelines
Supports most construction guidelines but asks for clarity on rock-processing restrictions, citing added trucking, emissions, housing costs, and project delays. - W Bowers (Langford)Supports · Parks and youth safety
Supports recreation for all ages and prioritizing resident safety, citing youth risks and persistent scam calls and urging attention to vulnerable residents. - Elle Plomp (Langford)Supports · Construction impacts and social media
Supports enforceable construction rules barring neighborhood rock crushing and keeping Facebook comments open while banning individuals who bully or post offensive material. - A residentConcerned · Construction impacts
Requests clearer rules for generator fumes and noise, neglected properties, local hiring, and blast notifications with development contacts. - A. Seifert (Langford)Mixed · Parks, construction impacts, and social media
Questions criticism of long-term construction impacts, urges keeping Facebook comments open, and calls for substantive parks consultation and town halls. - Lisa Foxall (Langford)Mixed · Tree bylaw and social media policy
Opposes turning off Facebook comments and argues tree-bylaw enforcement adds unnecessary bureaucracy and costs without reported violations. - Norman Joel (Langford)Mixed · Industrial extension, construction impacts, and social media
Supports the nearby industrial business, warns banning on-site crushing raises housing costs, and opposes restricting residents’ social-media participation. - Chris Foxell (Langford)Concerned · Construction impact guidelines
Supports most construction guidance but asks council to assess specific projects for potential cost and timeline effects before adopting further bylaws.
Summarized from the meeting video. Names use checked registry spellings; unconfirmed names appear as “A resident”.
Motions (1)
THAT Council extend Public Participation for first time speakers.
Summary
Council adopted the Consent Agenda and the listed minutes were received/adopted as noted.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt the recommendations for each item of the Consent Agenda as presented.
Summary
No items were removed from the consent agenda.
Summary
Council considered Community Advisory Committee resolutions from March 25, 2025.
Summary
Council received the 2024 annual report from the Victoria Family Court and Youth Justice Committee.
Motions (1)
THAT Council receive the 2024 Annual Report from the Victoria Family Court and Youth Justice Committee for information.
Documents (1)
The VFCYJC 2024 Annual Report summarizing membership, a three-year strategic plan, chair and vice-chair reports, a year-in-review, sub-committee reports, motions and grants, and a 2024 budget overview.
Victoria Family Court & Youth Justice Committee (VFCYJC) - 2024 Annual Report
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Page 26–50Cover Letter (Feb. 14, 2025)
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Page 26–50Contents
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Page 26–50Territorial Acknowledgement
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Page 26–50Supporting Documents
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Page 26–502024 VFCYJC Membership
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Page 26–50THREE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN 2023-2026
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Page 26–50CHAIR’S REPORT
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Page 26–50VICE-CHAIR’S REPORT
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Page 26–502024 YEAR-IN-REVIEW
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Page 26–50FINANCIAL STATEMENT
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Page 26–502024 BUDGET AND YEAR-END
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Page 26–50VFCYJC SUB-COMMITTEES
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Page 26–50Capital Region Action Team (CRAT) — 2024 Report
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Page 26–50Communications Sub-Committee — 2024 Report
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Page 26–50Priorities and Grants
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Page 26–50APPENDIX
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Page 26–50CODE OF CONDUCT
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Page 26–50Images referenced in context
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Page 26–50Summary
This item (Bylaw No. 2182) was removed from the agenda and not considered at this meeting.
Documents (2)
Materials and committee recommendation relating to Bylaw No. 2182 which proposes amendments to City Centre Park Fees & Charges Bylaw No. 1203; included in the Community Advisory Committee package.
Bylaw No. 2182 – Amendment to City Centre Park Fees & Charges Bylaw No. 1203 (Committee package)
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Page 54–67Executive Summary
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Page 54–67Background
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Page 54–67Commentary
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Page 54–67Financial Implications
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Page 54–67Legal Implications
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Page 54–67Strategic Plan Alignment
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Page 54–67Options
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Page 54–67SCHEDULE “A” (as presented in report)
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Page 54–67BL 2182 - Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1203, 2008; Amendment No. 2 (document header)
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Page 54–67BL 2182 - Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1203, 2008; Amendment No. 2 (continued)
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Page 54–67BL 2182 - Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1203, 2008; Amendment No. 2 2024 (Ice Arena & Private Rooms)
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Page 54–67CITY OF LANGFORD — BYLAW NO. 2182
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Page 54–67SCHEDULE “A” (Bylaw No. 2182 replacement — 2025)
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Page 54–67Bylaw text and readings for Bylaw No. 2182 to amend City Centre Park Fees & Charges Bylaw No. 1203; included for first, second and third readings.
BYLAW NO. 2182 – City Centre Park Fees & Charges Bylaw No. 1203, Amendment No. 3 (Readings)
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Page 129–133SCHEDULE “A”
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Page 129–133Summary
Council considered giving first, second and third readings to the Ticket Authorization Bylaw amendment (No. 2219).
Motions (1)
THAT Council consider giving first, second and third readings to the City of Langford Ticket Authorization Bylaw, Amendment No. 22, Bylaw No. 2219, 2025.
Summary
Council renewed the Temporary Use Permit for 1057 Marwood Ave for three years with conditions.
Location
1057 Marwood Ave
Motions (1)
THAT Temporary Use Permit No. TUP21-0006 be renewed by the Council for the City of Langford to Jordan Owens of RedBlue Heating and Refrigeration on behalf of O and M Enterprises Inc. to allow a temporary light industrial business use of HVAC/R fabrication, installation, and service at 1057 Marwood Avenue, subject to the terms and conditions set out in the minutes (including a three-year term, screening, hours of operation, and lighting requirements).
Documents (1)
Notice of Intent and supporting materials for Temporary Use Permit application TUP21-0006A for 1057 Marwood Avenue, provided for Council/committee consideration under Notices of Intent.
CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 72–75Notice of Intent
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Page 72–75Goldstream Gazette — Victoria Uber drivers on the road to union certification
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Page 72–75Notice of Intention to Consider Issuance of a Temporary Use Permit
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Page 72–75Goldstream Gazette — $1M provincial boost paves way for safe sidewalks at new Langford school
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Page 72–75Summary
Council issued a Development Variance Permit reducing parking requirements for a liquor store in the shopping centre at 991 & 995 Latoria Rd, subject to conditions.
Location
991 Latoria Rd
995 Latoria Rd
Motions (1)
THAT Development Variance Permit No. DVP24-0012 be issued by Council for the City of Langford to Karam Sandhu to reduce the required parking for a liquor store from 23 stalls to 6 stalls at 991 and 995 Latoria Road, subject to the terms and conditions set out in the minutes (including signage requirements).
Documents (1)
Materials for Development Variance Permit DVP24-0012 to reduce required off-street parking for properties at 991 and 995 Latoria Road, including staff recommendations and conditions.
Development Variance Permit - DVP24-0012 - 991 & 995 Latoria Road
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Page 76–77Notice of Intent
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Page 76–77Summary
Council endorsed the recommended seven-step Construction Impact Management Strategy and supported implementing the Early Guidance immediately.
Motions (1)
THAT Council endorse the recommended seven-step Construction Impact Management Strategy supported by public engagement; AND THAT Council support in principle the Early Guidance for Construction Impact Management as drafted for immediate implementation.
Summary
Council approved an amendment to the City's Social Media Policy (POL-0172-ADMIN).
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve POL-0172-ADMIN 'Social Media Policy' Amendment No. 1 as presented.
Documents (1)
Staff update and proposed revisions to the City's Social Media Policy, including recommended changes to governance, moderation and use of official channels.
Social Media Policy Update - Staff Report
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Page 104–122Executive Summary
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Page 104–122Background
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Page 104–122Commentary
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Page 104–122Financial Implications
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Page 104–122Legal Implications
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Page 104–122Strategic Plan Alignment
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Page 104–122Options
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Page 104–122Submitted By
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Page 104–122Attachment 1 – Current POL-0172-ADMIN “Social Media Policy” - Part 1 of 2
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Page 104–122Attachment 1 – Current POL-0172-ADMIN “Social Media Policy” - Part 2 of 2
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Page 104–122Attachment 3 – POL-0172-ADMIN “Social Media Policy” Amendment #1 - Part 1 of 2
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Page 104–122Attachment 3 – POL-0172-ADMIN “Social Media Policy” Amendment #1 - Part 2 of 2
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Page 104–122Summary
Council rescinded prior readings and gave new first, second and third readings to Bylaw No. 2121 as amended.
Motions (1)
THAT Council rescind first, second and third readings of Bylaw No. 2121 as given on March 3rd, 2025 and give new first, second and third readings to Bylaw No. 2121 as amended.
Documents (1)
Background report and proposed readings for Bylaw No. 2121 which amends the Langford Building Bylaw No. 1160 (rescind and re-read as amended).
Staff Report to Council
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Page 123–128CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 123–128BYLAW NO. 2121
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Page 123–128APPENDIX "A"
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Page 123–128Summary
This bylaw item was removed from the agenda and was not considered at this meeting.
Summary
Council gave first, second and third readings to the zoning amendment for 2795 and 2799 Scafe Road; Councillor Harder declared a perceived conflict and left the meeting for this item.
Location
2795 Scafe Road
2799 Scafe Road
Motions (1)
THAT Council give Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 733 (2795 and 2799 Scafe Road), Bylaw No. 2194, 2025 first, second and third readings.
Summary
Council gave first, second and third readings to the Ticket Authorization Bylaw amendment (No. 2219).
Motions (1)
THAT Council give City of Langford Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 34, 1993, Amendment No. 22, Bylaw No. 2219, 2025, first, second and third readings.
Summary
Council adopted the Housing Agreement Bylaw for 777 Station Avenue (Bylaw No. 2220, 2025).
Location
777 Station Avenue
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 2220, 2025.
Summary
Council moved to close the meeting to the public pursuant to Community Charter provisions to consider confidential matters.
Motions (1)
THAT Council close the meeting at 9:55 pm to the public pursuant to section 90 (1) (i), (k) and (2) (b) of the Community Charter to consider the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service; and the consideration of information received and held in confidence relating to negotiations between governments or between governments and third parties.
Summary
Council adjourned the meeting (motions include an adjourn-to-date and the final adjournment after resuming on April 8).
Motions (2)
THAT Council adjourn the April 7, 2025, Regular Council Meeting at 10:22 pm to April 8, 2025, following the Committee of the Whole meeting Scheduled for 9:00 am.
THAT Council adjourn the meeting.