MeetingsMon, Nov 3, 20251h 11m2022–2026 Council
Regular Council
Summary
- Adopted zoning capacity findings confirming current zoning enables the 20‑year housing need (zoning capacity analysis).
- Directed staff to develop a Housing Strategy per Official Community Plan Policy 8.24 (Housing Strategy).
- Gave first, second and third readings to rezoning for 897 Walfred Road (Bylaw 2235).
- Directed staff to file Notice on title and order remediation at 2486 Jeanine Drive within 60 days (Remedial).
- Declared 976 Dunford Ave and 2630 Peatt Rd nuisances; ordered cleanup and fencing within 30 days (Remedial Orders).
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Adopted zoning capacity findings and directed staff to develop a Housing Strategy.
8.1 · Zoning Capacity Analysis Update
Vote 6–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by SzpakDirected staff to file notice on 2486 Jeanine Drive title and impose 60-day remedial order.
8.2 · Filing of Notice on Property Title and Correcting Nuisance Conditions - 2486 Jeanine Drive
Vote 6–0Moved by Wagner, seconded by MorleyDeclared 976 Dunford Avenue a nuisance and imposed a remedial order with 30-day compliance.
8.3 · Correcting Nuisance Conditions - 976 Dunford Avenue
Vote 6–0Moved by Szpak, seconded by WagnerDeclared 2630 Peatt Road a nuisance and imposed a remedial order with 30-day compliance.
8.4 · Correcting Nuisance Conditions - 2630 Peatt Road
Vote 6–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by MorleyGave first, second and third readings to the zoning amendment for 897 Walfred Road.
9.1 · Bylaw NO. 2235 "Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 744 (897 Walfred Road), Bylaw No. 2235, 2025" (First, Second AND Third Readings)
Vote 6–0Moved by Guiry, seconded by Wagner
Agenda
18 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
Meeting was formally called to order.
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Territorial acknowledgement was read.
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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.
Summary
Members of the public spoke to agenda items (notably Item 8.1 and the nuisance property items).
Who spoke (1)
- A residentMixed · Housing affordability and pest control
Criticizes housing affordability gaps, supports option one, and asks for pesticide and rodent-control requirements.
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 (adopted/received listed minutes and committee records).
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 the reports listed (8.1–8.5).
Summary
Adopted the zoning capacity analysis and directed staff to develop a Housing Strategy.
Motions (1)
THAT Council: 1. Adopt the findings of the zoning capacity analysis which confirm that Zoning Bylaw No. 300 enables the number of dwelling units required to address the 20‑year housing need established by the Interim Housing Needs Report; and 2. Direct staff to proceed with the development of a Housing Strategy in accordance with the scope set out in Policy 8.24 of the Official Community Plan.
Documents (1)
Staff report summarizing the City's zoning capacity analysis under provincial requirements, concluding current zoning enables required 20-year housing units and recommending a Housing Strategy be developed.
Zoning Capacity Analysis Update - Part 1 of 2
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Page 9–14Zoning Capacity Analysis Update - Part 2 of 2
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Page 9–14Summary
Directed staff to file a Section 57 Notice on title and declared the property a nuisance, imposing a Remedial Action Order (60 days to comply; City may enter to complete work at owner's expense).
Location
2486 Jeanine Drive
Motions (1)
1. THAT Council 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 3, SECTION 107, ESQUIMALT DISTRICT, PLAN 30073. 2. THAT Council: a. Declare the property having a civic address of 2486 Jeanine Drive, Langford BC and legally described as LOT 3, SECTION 107, ESQUIMALT DISTRICT, PLAN 30073 (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 a vacant building that is to be considered so dilapidated or unclean as to be offensive to the community; AND b. Impose a Remedial Action Order in the form as attached, subject to any revisions recommended by legal counsel; AND c. 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 (3)
Staff seek Council authority to file a Section 57 Notice on title and declare the vacant, deteriorated secondary structure at 2486 Jeanine Drive a nuisance and to impose remedial actions.
Filing of Notice on Property Title and Declaration of Nuisance - 2486 Jeanine Drive
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Page 15–22Executive Summary
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Page 15–22Background - Part 1 of 2
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Page 15–22Background - Part 2 of 2
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Page 15–22Commentary
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Page 15–22Financial Implications
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Page 15–22Legal Implications
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Page 15–22Strategic Plan Alignment
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Page 15–22Options
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Page 15–22Submitted By
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Page 15–22Concurrence
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Page 15–22Attachments
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Page 15–22Remedial Action Order directing the owner of 2486 Jeanine Drive to demolish the vacant secondary structure, remove foundations/debris and remediate drainage within 60 days or face City intervention and cost recovery.
Schedule A: Remedial Action Order - 2486 Jeanine Drive
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Page 23–24Photographic attachment showing the condition of the vacant secondary structure and site conditions at 2486 Jeanine Drive (image-dominant, scanned pages).
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Page 25–27Page 2
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Page 25–27Page 3
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Page 25–27Summary
Declared 976 Dunford Avenue a nuisance and imposed a Remedial Action Order with a 30‑day compliance deadline and City entry if not remedied.
Location
976 Dunford Avenue
Motions (1)
THAT Council declares the property having a civic address of 976 Dunford Avenue, Langford BC and legally described as LOT A, SECTION 79, ESQUIMALT DISTRICT, PLAN 26317 [000-062-057](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 unsightly conditions that are to be considered so dilapidated or unclean as to be offensive to the community; AND THAT Council impose a Remedial Action Order in the form as attached, subject to any revisions recommended by legal counsel; AND THAT Council direct staff that if such remedial action is not completed by the Property Owner within 30 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 (3)
Staff report requesting Council declare 976 Dunford Ave a nuisance due to repeated illegal dumping, garbage accumulation and trespassing and to impose a Remedial Action Order requiring cleanup and site security.
Correcting Nuisance Conditions – 976 Dunford Ave
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Page 28–32EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Page 28–32BACKGROUND
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Page 28–32CHRONOLOGY
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Page 28–32COMMENTARY
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Page 28–32FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 28–32LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 28–32STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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Page 28–32OPTIONS
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Page 28–32SUBMITTED BY
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Page 28–32CONCURRENCE
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Page 28–32ATTACHMENTS
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Page 28–32Remedial Action Order directing Bharet Enterprises Ltd. to remove rubbish/debris and install site security/fencing within 30 days or allow City to remediate and recover costs.
Schedule A: Remedial Action Order - 976 Dunford Ave
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Page 33–34CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 33–34REMEDIAL ACTION ORDER
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Page 33–34Image-dominant attachment with property photos documenting dumping, debris and site conditions at 976 Dunford Ave (scanned).
976 Dunford Ave — Photographs
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Page 35–36Summary
Declared 2630 Peatt Road a nuisance and imposed a Remedial Action Order with a 30‑day compliance deadline and City entry if not remedied.
Location
2630 Peatt Road
Motions (1)
THAT Council declares the property having civic address of 2630 Peatt Rd, Langford BC (the "Property") and legally described as LOT A SECTION 111 ESQUIMALT DISTRICT PLAN 9793 [005-214-891] [Roll:07509.000] [Plan:9793, Lot: A] to be a nuisance pursuant to Section 74(1) and Section 74(2) of the Community Charter, due to the continued presence of unsightly conditions that are to be considered so dilapidated or unclean as to be offensive to the community; AND THAT Council impose a Remedial Action Order in the form as attached, subject to any revisions recommended by legal counsel; AND THAT Council direct staff that if such remedial action is not completed by the Property Owner within 30 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 (3)
Staff report asking Council to declare 2630 Peatt Road a nuisance due to ongoing illegal dumping and to impose a Remedial Action Order requiring cleanup and site security, with cost recovery provisions if the owner fails to comply.
Correcting Nuisance Conditions – 2630 Peatt Road
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Page 37–41EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Page 37–41BACKGROUND
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Page 37–41DETAILS / COMMENTARY
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Page 37–41FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 37–41LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
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Page 37–41STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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Page 37–41OPTIONS
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Page 37–41SUBMITTED BY
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Page 37–41ATTACHMENTS
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Page 37–41Remedial Action Order requiring Langford Gateway Developments Inc. to remove rubbish/debris and install temporary fencing within 30 days, or the City will undertake remediation and recover costs.
Schedule A: Remedial Action Order - 2630 Peatt Rd
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Page 42–43CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 42–43REMEDIAL ACTION ORDER
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Page 42–43Scanned photographic attachment documenting dumping and unsightly conditions at 2630 Peatt Road.
Photographs and Stamped Information
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Page 44–45Summary
Council approved the proposed 2026 Regular Council meeting schedule.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the proposed 2026 Regular Council meeting schedule as presented.
Documents (2)
Report presenting the proposed schedule of regular Council and committee meetings for 2026 and requesting approval and required newspaper notice under the Community Charter.
Proposed 2026 Regular Council Meeting Schedule
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Page 46–48Calendar templates and the detailed 2026 Council and committee meeting schedules (calendar visuals and list of dates) to support the proposed meeting schedule report.
Attachments: Meeting Calendar and Meeting Notice (2026)
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Page 49–51Council and Committees Meeting Schedule (2026)
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Page 49–512026 Committee Meeting Schedule
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Page 49–51Summary
Council considered the bylaw listed under 9.1.
Summary
Council gave Bylaw No. 2235 (Amendment for 897 Walfred Road) first, second and third readings.
Location
897 Walfred Road
Motions (1)
THAT Council give Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 744 (897 Walfred Road), Bylaw No. 2235, 2025 first second and third readings.
Documents (1)
Bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by rezoning Lot A, Plan VIP65494 (897 Walfred Road) from RR5 to R2 and adding amenity contribution rates to Schedule AD; brought for readings and adoption procedures.
Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 744 (897 Walfred Road), Bylaw No. 2235, 2025
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Page 52–54Schedule A
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Page 52–54Summary
Council moved into a closed meeting under specified sections of the Community Charter.
Motions (1)
THAT Council close the meeting at 8:10 pm to the public pursuant to section 90 (1) (a), (j) and 90 (2) (b) of the Community Charter to consider specified confidential matters.
Summary
Council reported the in‑camera outcome and made an appointment to a committee.
Motions (1)
THAT Council appoint Bill Benbow to the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee for a term effective December 1, 2025, ending December 31, 2026.
Summary
Council adjourned the meeting.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adjourn the meeting.