MeetingsMon, Oct 20, 20251h 12m2022–2026 Council
Regular Council
Summary
- Adopted amendment clarifying industrial revitalization tax exemptions; canceled and reissued exemption certificates (Bylaw 2240).
- Adopted permissive tax exemption for seniors' supportive living and public athletic facilities, ten‑year exemption (Bylaw 2241).
- Adopted amendment updating permissive tax exemptions and property listings (Bylaw 2249).
- Declared 902 and 906 Dunford Avenue nuisance; imposed remedial action and authorized staff entry after 60 days.
- Directed staff to file notice on title for 3548 Happy Valley Road for unpermitted construction (Section 57).
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Adopted amended Terms of Reference to add a Roundtable Discussion item.
9.1.1 · Proposed Amendment to Terms of Reference
Vote 7–0Moved by Wagner, seconded by HarderDirected staff to file a Section 57 notice on title for 3548 Happy Valley Road.
10.1 · Section 57 Notice on Title - 3548 Happy Valley Road
Vote 6–0Moved by Wagner, seconded by SzpakDeclared 902 and 906 Dunford Avenue a nuisance, imposed remedial order, and authorized City entry.
10.2 · Correcting Nuisance Conditions - 902 and 906 Dunford Avenue
Vote 7–0Moved by Szpak, seconded by WagnerAdopted the bylaw and directed staff to cancel and reissue related exemption certificates.
11.1 · Bylaw No. 2240
Vote 7–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by SzpakAdopted the bylaw granting permissive tax exemptions for seniors' supportive living and athletic facilities.
11.2 · Bylaw No. 2241
Vote 7–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by HarderAdopted the bylaw amending permissive tax exemptions.
11.3 · Bylaw No. 2249
Vote 7–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by Harder
Agenda
20 items · select one for details, debate and documents
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Mayor Goodmanson called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm.
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Territorial acknowledgement was read by Councillor Szpak.
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City meeting conduct rules were read by the Corporate Officer.
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Council approved the meeting agenda as presented.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.
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Delegations presented; The Village Initiative requested funding for a dedicated MLAT coordinator (5.1).
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The Village Initiative presented and requested funding for a regional coordinator role.
Documents (1)
Presentation by The Village Initiative proposing a Municipal Leaders' Advisory Team (MLAT) and the hiring of a dedicated Coordinator to support child and youth well-being across the West Shore–Sooke region.
THE OPPORTUNITY
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Page 4–22WHY THIS MATTERS
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Page 4–22SOCIAL CONNECTION
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Page 4–22HOPE FOR THE FUTURE
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Page 4–22MENTAL WELL-BEING
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Page 4–22THE UPSIDE
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Page 4–22THE UPSIDE (continued)
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Page 4–22THE UPSIDE (partners)
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Page 4–22THE UPSIDE (cost-savings)
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Page 4–22AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION
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Page 4–22OUR COLLECTIVE OPPORTUNITY
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Page 4–22THE PROPOSED APPROACH
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Page 4–22KEY TEAM COORDINATOR FUNCTIONS
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Page 4–22RATIONALE FOR MEETING THE MOMENT
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Page 4–22BENEFITS OF A DEDICATED TEAM COORDINATOR
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Page 4–22ESTIMATED COST & FUNDING STRUCTURE
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Page 4–22GOVERNANCE & OVERSIGHT
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Page 4–22POTENTIAL RISKS & MITIGATION STRATEGIES
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Page 4–22IN CLOSING
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Page 4–22Summary
Members of the public spoke regarding Items 10.1, 10.2 and 11.1 expressing support and concerns.
Who spoke (2)
- A resident (Langford)Mixed · Nuisance properties at 902 and 906
Supports the 10.1 recommendation and urges faster action on nuisance properties, cost recovery, and safeguards against renewed trespassing. - Fraser Johnson (Langford)Asks · Revitalization tax exemption reporting
Asks council to report the dollar value of revitalization tax exemptions in the city’s annual reports.
Summarized from the meeting video. Names use checked registry spellings; unconfirmed names appear as “A resident”.
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Council adopted the recommendations for all consent agenda items as presented (receive/adopt minutes as listed).
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt the recommendations for each item of the Consent Agenda as presented.
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No items were removed from the consent agenda.
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Committee resolutions were presented (see 9.1 and 9.1.1).
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Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee resolutions were before Council.
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Council amended the committee Terms of Reference to add a 'Roundtable Discussion' item and renumber the order of business.
Motions (1)
THAT the Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference be amended by adding "7) Roundtable Discussion" to Section 5.4 and renumbering the subsequent order of business.
Documents (2)
Memorandum from Township of Esquimalt staff recommending an amendment to the Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference to add a standing 'Roundtable Discussion' item to Section 5.4 of the agenda.
Memorandum: Proposed Amendment to Committee Terms of Reference (Township of Esquimalt / Corporate Services)
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Page 45–46Corporate Services Memorandum
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Page 45–46The Committee Terms of Reference outlining composition, mandate, meeting schedules, agendas, quorum, motions, voting, minutes and host municipality responsibilities for the Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee.
Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee – Terms of Reference (Amended September 2024)
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Page 47–501.0 Composition
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Page 47–502.0 Mandate
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Page 47–503.0 Membership
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Page 47–504.0 Meetings
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Page 47–505.0 Agendas
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Page 47–506.0 Quorum
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Page 47–507.0 Motions
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Page 47–508.0 Amendments
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Page 47–509.0 Voting
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Page 47–5010.0 Minutes
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Page 47–5011.0 Public Attendance and Input
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Page 47–5012.0 Host Municipality Responsibilities
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Page 47–50Summary
Reports presented included enforcement and nuisance matters (see 10.1 and 10.2).
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Council directed staff to file a Section 57 Notice of Bylaw Contravention on the title for 3548 Happy Valley Road.
Location
3548 Happy Valley Road
Motions (1)
THAT Council of the City Langford direct staff to file a Notice of Bylaw Contravention in the Victoria Land Title Office pursuant to Section 57 of the Community Charter, against title of the land legally described as Lot 1, Section 79, Metchosin District, Plan 20535 PID 003-591-638.
Documents (4)
Staff report seeking Council direction to file a Section 57 Notice of Bylaw Contravention on title for 3548 Happy Valley Road due to construction undertaken without permits and lack of owner compliance after repeated requests.
Staff Report: Section 57 Notice on Title - Lot 1 (PID 003-591-638) — 3548 Happy Valley Road
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Page 51–58Background
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Page 51–58Timeline of Events (3548 Happy Valley Road)
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Page 51–58Commentary
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Page 51–58Financial Implications
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Page 51–58Legal Implications
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Page 51–58Recommendation (from Chief Building Official)
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Page 51–58Options
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Page 51–58Submitted By
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Page 51–58Attachments
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Page 51–58Photographic attachment associated with the Section 57 Notice report showing images of Building 1 on the subject property (July 2024).
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Page 59–60Photographic attachment associated with the Section 57 Notice report showing images of Building 2 on the subject property (July 2024).
Document: Pages 1–3
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Page 61–63Series of orthophotos and aerial images (2020–2025) included as supporting evidence for the Section 57 Notice report, illustrating site changes over time.
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Page 64–71Summary
Council declared 902 and 906 Dunford Avenue a nuisance, imposed a Remedial Action Order, and authorized City entry to complete work if not performed within 60 days.
Location
902 Dunford Avenue
906 Dunford Avenue
Motions (1)
a. THAT Council declares the property having a civic address of 902 and 906 Dunford Avenue, Langford BC and legally described as LOT 1, SECTION 79, ESQUIMALT DISTRICT, PLAN EPP123538 [031-801-293] (the "Property") to be a nuisance pursuant to Section 74(1) and Section 74(2) of the Community Charter, due to the continued presence of vacant and unsecured buildings that are to be considered so dilapidated or unclean as to be offensive to the community; and b. THAT Council impose a Remedial Action Order in the form as attached, subject to any revisions recommended by legal counsel; and c. THAT Council direct staff that if such remedial action is not completed by the Property Owner within 60 days of Council's Remedial Action Order being served on the Property Owner, the City, by its staff, contractors and agents, will enter the Property to complete the required work at the Owner's expense pursuant to Section 17 of the Community Charter.
Documents (1)
Staff report requesting direction from Council regarding ongoing bylaw enforcement and corrective action related to unsightly, unsecured and nuisance conditions at 902 and 906 Dunford Avenue, properties owned by 1318296 BC Ltd.
Staff Report to Council
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Page 72–85Executive Summary
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Page 72–85Background
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Page 72–85Bylaw Offence Notices (BON) Summary
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Page 72–85Commentary
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Page 72–85Financial Implications
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Page 72–85Legal Implications
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Page 72–85Strategic Plan Alignment
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Page 72–85Options
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Page 72–85Submitted By
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Page 72–85Schedule A: Remedial Action Order — 902 and 906 Dunford Avenue
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Page 72–85Schedule B: Property Photos — 902 and 906 Dunford Avenue
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Page 72–85Summary
Three bylaws were brought for adoption (11.1, 11.2, 11.3).
Summary
Council adopted Bylaw No. 2240 and directed cancellation and re-issuance of related exemption certificates.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt City of Langford Revitalization Tax Exemptions for Industrial Development Bylaw No. 2006, 2021, Amendment No. 2, Bylaw No. 2240, 2025; AND THAT Council cancel the existing Exemption Certificates as related to Bylaw No. 2006 and direct staff to issue new Exemption Certificates.
Documents (1)
Bylaw No. 2240 (2025) amending the City's revitalization tax exemption provisions for industrial development; Council gave first, second and third readings as recorded in the minutes.
City of Langford Revitalization Tax Exemption for Industrial Development Bylaw No. 2006, 2021, Amendment No. 2, Bylaw No. 2240, 2025
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Page 86–89Schedule “A”
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Page 86–89Schedule “B”
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Page 86–89Summary
Council adopted Bylaw No. 2241 (Permissive Tax Exemption for Seniors' Supportive Living Housing and Public Athletic Facilities).
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt City of Langford Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2241, 2025.
Documents (1)
Bylaw No. 2241 (2025) providing permissive tax exemptions for seniors’ supportive living housing and public athletic facilities; Council provided readings as part of the meeting.
Tax Exemption for Seniors’ Supportive Living Housing and Public Athletic Facilities Bylaw No. 2241, 2025
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Council adopted Bylaw No. 2249 (amendment to permissive tax exemption bylaw).
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt City of Langford Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2249, 2025.
Documents (1)
Bylaw No. 2249 (2025) amending the City of Langford Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2147; Council gave readings as recorded.
City of Langford Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2147, Amendment No. 2, Bylaw No. 2249, 2025
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Page 92–93Summary
Council adjourned the meeting at 8:13 pm.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adjourn the meeting.