MeetingsMon, Aug 18, 20251h 56m2022–2026 Council
Regular Council
Summary
- Approved up to $540,000 for RCMP detachment expansion validation phase; Langford pays 60%.
- Adopted rezoning to City Centre for 766–782 Meaford Ave and 2911–2916 Aprell Pl (Bylaw 2169).
- Adopted rezoning of 893 Klahanie Drive to allow ~33 townhomes (Bylaw 2216).
- Directed staff to enter a two-year turf field operating agreement with Performance Plus Hockey (CON23-0004).
- Issued a 36-month Temporary Use Permit for Clarity Cannabis at 105-693 Hoffman Ave (TUP25-0001).
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Directed staff to provide notice of consideration of a parking variance for 834 McCallum Road.
8.1.1 · Development Variance Permit - 834 McCallum Rd (DVP25-0002)
Moved by Guiry, seconded by WagnerDirected staff to bring a bylaw for first, second and third readings for 2750 Leigh.
8.1.2 · Text Amendment - 2750 Leigh Rd (Z25-0001)
Moved by Guiry, seconded by WagnerApproved a Temporary Use Permit for Clarity Cannabis at 105-693 Hoffman, expiring Aug 19, 2028.
9.1 · TUP25-0001 - 105-693 Hoffman Ave, Clarity Cannabis
Moved by Guiry, seconded by MorleyApproved up to $540,000 (Langford's 60% share) for the RCMP validation phase.
10.1 · Policing Facilities Expansion Project - Validation Phase Update
Vote 7–0Moved by Szpak, seconded by YacuchaRejected pursuing a Team Base Camp bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
10.2 · 2026 FIFA World Cup Team Base Camp Opportunity Update
Vote 7–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by MorleyDirected staff to enter a 2-year field agreement with 3% annual increases and automatic renewal.
10.3 · School Fields Operating Agreement
Vote 7–0Moved by Guiry, seconded by HarderApproved a Friendship City agreement with Horokhiv and endorsed Vancouver Island Supports Ukraine fundraising.
10.4 · Friendship City Relationship Agreement
Vote 7–0Moved by Szpak, seconded by GuiryDirected staff to join a joint media release and match $5,000 donation to The Forge.
11.1 · West Shore Developers Association - Supporting The Forge
Vote 7–0Moved by Guiry, seconded by WagnerAdopted the zoning bylaw amending properties on Meaford Avenue and Aprell Place.
12.1 · Bylaw NO. 2169 - Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 719 (Meaford Ave & Aprell Place) (Adoption)
Vote 7–0Moved by Guiry, seconded by WagnerAdopted the zoning bylaw for 893 Klahanie Drive.
12.2 · Bylaw NO. 2216 - Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 745 (893 Klahanie Drive) (Adoption)
Vote 7–0Moved by Guiry, seconded by WagnerAdopted the development procedures amendment bylaw.
12.3 · Bylaw NO. 2228 - City of Langford Development Procedures, Amendment Bylaw No. 25, 2025 (Adoption)
Vote 7–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by HarderGave first, second and third readings to the servicing officer designation bylaw.
12.4 · Bylaw NO. 2247 - City of Langford Servicing Officer Designation Bylaw No. 2247, 2025 (First, Second AND Third Readings)
Vote 7–0Moved by Harder, seconded by Yacucha
Agenda
28 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
Council approved the amended agenda (separated Public Participation and moved item 10.4 to 10.1).
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the amended agenda as follows and that the agenda be renumbered accordingly: • Separate item 5 "Public Participation" in two to accommodate Mayor Goodmanson's perceived pecuniary conflict of interest pertaining to agenda item 8.1.2 - Text Amendment - 2750 Leigh Road. • Move item 10.4 to item 10.1
Summary
Public participation occurred (including separate participation for item 8.1.2 while Mayor Goodmanson was absent due to a perceived pecuniary conflict).
Who spoke (8)
- Fraser Johnson (Langford)Mixed · FIFA World Cup; policing project; The Forge
Opposes the FIFA base camp but supports the policing-project funding and a $5,000 city donation to The Forge. - Wendy Hobbes (Luxton Highway)Opposes · FIFA World Cup; municipal spending
Opposes FIFA spending and urges council to prioritize residents, citing tax burdens, unfunded commitments, and disruption to community users. - Lisa Foxall (Langford)Opposes · Garbage collection
Opposes exploring municipal garbage collection, citing research that private service costs taxpayers less. - B. Armstrong (Rodney Road, Langford)Opposes · FIFA World Cup
Opposes hosting a FIFA base camp now, citing incomplete cost information, municipal affordability, and displacement of existing users. - West Shore Developers AssociationAsks · The Forge donation
Asks council to match the association’s $5,000 contribution to The Forge and support tradespeople’s mental-health and recovery services. - Mike BenhasSupports · The Forge
Supports The Forge’s recovery hub, describing free counselling and sustained aftercare for tradespeople and thanking council for community support. - Rossander (Langford)Mixed · FIFA World Cup; policing project
Opposes the FIFA base camp and questions a proposed policing-project funding increase, asking for assurance that no further requests will follow. - Natalie McNeely (Lakehurst Drive)Concerned · FIFA World Cup
Urges council to weigh the base camp’s costs, stadium restrictions, and pressure on city resources against benefits unlikely to last.
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.
Summary
Adopted the minutes of the July 21, 2025 Council meeting.
Documents (1)
Official minutes of the City of Langford Council meeting held July 21, 2025 including attendance, motions, bylaws adopted, and in-camera resolutions.
Council Minutes - July 21, 2025, 7:00 p.m.
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Page 3–91. CALL TO ORDER
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Page 3–92. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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Page 3–93. MEETING CONDUCT RULES
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Page 3–94. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
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Page 3–95. PRESENTATIONS
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Page 3–96. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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Page 3–97. CONSENT AGENDA
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Page 3–98. CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
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Page 3–99. COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS
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Page 3–910. REPORTS
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Page 3–911. CORRESPONDENCE
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Page 3–912. NOTICE OF MOTION
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Page 3–913. BYLAWS
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Page 3–914. IN CAMERA RESOLUTION
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Page 3–915. RISE AND REPORT
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Page 3–916. ADJOURNMENT
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Page 3–9Summary
Received the draft minutes of the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee meeting of August 11, 2025.
Documents (1)
Minutes of the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee meeting on August 11, 2025 including recommendations on a Development Variance Permit (834 McCallum Rd) and a text amendment (2750 Leigh Rd).
Sustainable Development Advisory Committee Minutes - August 11, 2025
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Page 10–131. CALL TO ORDER
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Page 10–132. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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Page 10–133. MEETING CONDUCT RULES
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Page 10–134. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
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Page 10–135. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
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Page 10–136. REPORTS
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Page 10–137. ADJOURNMENT
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Page 10–13Summary
No items were removed from the Consent Agenda.
Description
Resolutions referred from advisory / committee meetings were considered.
Summary
Directed staff to provide notice that Council will consider issuing a Development Variance Permit to reduce off‑street parking requirements for specified units at 834 McCallum Rd.
Location
834 McCallum Rd
Motions (1)
THAT Council direct staff to provide notice that Council will consider issuing a Development Variance Permit to vary off-street parking requirements for specified units at 834 McCallum Road as outlined in the resolution.
Documents (2)
Application by PC Urban (via Andrew Peterson) to vary off-street parking requirements for three commercial units at 834 McCallum Road (two contractor services, one commissary kitchen); report summarizes background, parking study, multi-modal context, and options for Council.
Staff Report to Sustainable Development Advisory Committee
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Page 14–19BACKGROUND
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Page 14–19COMMENTARY
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Page 14–19FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 14–19LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 14–19OPTIONS
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Page 14–19SUBMITTED BY
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Page 14–19Appendix maps for DVP25-0002 showing subject property site map and location context for 834 McCallum Road.
DVP25-0002 – Units 101, 113, and 123 - 834 McCallum Road
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Page 20–22Appendix A – Site Map
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Page 20–22Appendix B – Location Map
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Page 20–22Summary
Council agreed to consider bringing forward Bylaw No. 2234 for readings to amend Area B of the MUE1 Zone, subject to multiple pre‑conditions and registered covenants.
Location
2750 Leigh Rd
Motions (1)
THAT Council consider bringing forward Bylaw No. 2234 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings to amend the text of Area B of the MUE1 Zone subject to specified terms and conditions (including registration of Section 219 covenant, mitigation and construction parking plans, stormwater management, landscape and habitat restoration plans, low carbon concrete verification, completion of a signalized intersection, and protection of eagle trees/habitat).
Documents (3)
Application from Beedie (via John Evers) to amend Area B of the MUE1 zone to permit a Place of Worship at 2750 Leigh Road for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; report assesses OCP consistency, servicing, conditions, and recommended covenant requirements.
Staff Report: Z25-0001 / Bylaw No. 2234 – 2750 Leigh Road (Text Amendment for Place of Worship)
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Page 23–32Executive Summary
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Page 23–32Background
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Page 23–32Surrounding Land Uses
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Page 23–32Council Policy
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Page 23–32Commentary
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Page 23–32Multi-Modal Network
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Page 23–32Infrastructure
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Page 23–32Neighbourhood Consultation
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Page 23–32Financial Implications
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Page 23–32Legal Implications
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Page 23–32Options
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Page 23–32Appendix A and B for Z25-0001 providing site and location mapping for 2750 Leigh Road.
Z25-0001 – 2750 Leigh Road
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Page 33–34Applicant presentation (conceptual) for Terra / Lot 3A (2750 Leigh Road) rezoning showing site selection rationale, conceptual site plan, traffic and zoning analysis, and conceptual rendering in support of allowing a place of worship.
Terra – Lot 3A Rezoning Application
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Page 35–42Agenda
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Page 35–42Site Selection
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Page 35–42Site Details
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Page 35–42Conceptual Site Plan
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Page 35–42Traffic and Zoning Analysis
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Page 35–42Conceptual Render
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Page 35–42Thank You
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Page 35–42Description
Notice of Intent items were considered.
Summary
Council issued Temporary Use Permit TUP25-0001 to Clarity Cannabis BC Ltd. to operate a non-medical cannabis retail store at 105-693 Hoffman Avenue for a 36-month term (expiring August 19, 2028) subject to specified conditions.
Location
105-693 Hoffman Avenue
Motions (1)
THAT Temporary Use Permit No. TUP25-0001 is issued by the Council for the City of Langford to Clarity Cannabis BC Ltd. to operate a non-medical cannabis retail store at 105-693 Hoffman Avenue in accordance with the terms and conditions listed and that the permit expire August 19, 2028.
Documents (1)
Temporary Use Permit authorizing Clarity Cannabis BC Ltd. to operate a non-medical cannabis retail store at 105-693 Hoffman Avenue for a three-year term, with specific operational and signage conditions.
Temporary Use Permit No. TUP25-0001 – 105-693 Hoffman Avenue (Clarity Cannabis BC Ltd.)
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Page 43–45Description
Staff reports on various projects and agreements were considered.
Summary
Council approved up to $540,000 (Langford's 60% share) to fund the validation phase of the RCMP detachment expansion project.
Financial impact
$540,000
Motions (1)
THAT the Council approve up to $540,000 in funding for the RCMP detachment expansion project which equates to 60% (Langford's portion) of the maximum additional validation budget required to complete the validation phase and enable a final decision on project proceeding.
Documents (1)
Update on the West Shore RCMP Detachment Expansion project's IPD validation phase; requests approval for additional validation funding so final validation report can be completed and a final project decision enabled.
Staff Report to Council: Policing Facilities Expansion Project – Validation Phase Update
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Page 49–53EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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Page 49–53BACKGROUND:
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Page 49–53Validation Phase Purpose
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Page 49–53Current Project Status (July 2025)
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Page 49–53COMMENTARY:
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Page 49–53FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
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Page 49–53STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
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Page 49–53OPTIONS:
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Page 49–53SUBMITTED BY:
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Page 49–53Summary
Council decided to take no action with respect to submitting a bid to be a Team Base Camp for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Motions (1)
THAT Council take no action with respect submitting a bid to be a Team Base Camp for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Documents (1)
Update on Langford being considered as a potential Team Base Camp (TBC) location for the 2026 FIFA World Cup; discusses requirements, potential rental revenue, service expectations, and requests direction about pursuing the bid given funding uncertainties.
Staff Report to Council
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Page 54–55DATE
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Page 54–55DEPARTMENT
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Page 54–55SUBJECT
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Page 54–55EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Page 54–55BACKGROUND
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Page 54–55COMMENTARY
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Page 54–55Summary
Council directed staff to enter into the attached field operating agreement for a 2-year term with updated rates (3% annual increases) and an automatic two-year renewal provision.
Motions (1)
THAT Council direct staff to enter into the attached field operating agreement for a 2-year term, with updated rates reflecting the 3% annual increases, and including a provision for automatic renewal for a further two-year term under the same terms and conditions as the original agreement (CON23-0004).
Summary
Council entered into a Friendship City Relationship Agreement with the City of Horokhiv and endorsed Vancouver Island Supports Ukraine fundraising activities.
Motions (1)
THAT Council formally enter into a Friendship City Relationship Agreement with the City of Horokhiv; AND THAT Council endorse Vancouver Island Supports Ukraine in their fundraising activities to support cities in the Ukraine.
Description
Correspondence items were considered.
Summary
Council directed staff to join a joint media release supporting mental health in the trades and matched a $5,000 donation to The Forge funded from Council Contingency.
Financial impact
$5,000— Council Contingency
Motions (1)
THAT Council direct staff to join West Shore Developers Association in issuing a joint media release that signals our shared commitment to supporting mental health in the trades; AND THAT Council match the West Shore Developers Association $5,000 donation to The Forge to be funded through Council Contingency.
Description
Several bylaw readings and adoptions were considered and approved.
Summary
Council adopted Bylaw No. 2169 (zoning amendments for properties on Meaford Avenue and Aprell Place).
Location
766 Meaford Avenue
770 Meaford Avenue
774 Meaford Avenue
778 Meaford Avenue
782 Meaford Avenue
2911 Aprell Place
2912 Aprell Place
2914 Aprell Place
2916 Aprell Place
Motions (1)
That Council adopt Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 719 (766, 770, 774, 778, 782 Meaford Avenue and 2911, 2912, 2914, 2916 Aprell Place), Bylaw No. 2169, 2024.
Summary
Council adopted Bylaw No. 2216 for 893 Klahanie Drive.
Location
893 Klahanie Drive
Motions (1)
That Council adopt Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 745 (893 Klahanie Drive), Bylaw No. 2216, 2025.
Summary
Council adopted Bylaw No. 2228 (Development Procedures Amendment).
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt City of Langford Development Procedures, Amendment Bylaw No. 25, 2025, Bylaw No. 2228.
Summary
Council gave first, second and third readings to Bylaw No. 2247 (Servicing Officer Designation).
Motions (1)
THAT Council give first, second and third reading to "City of Langford Servicing Officer Designation Bylaw No. 2247, 2025".
Summary
Council adjourned the meeting.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adjourn the meeting at 8:56 pm.