Council Minutes – February 2, 2026

1. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Goodmanson called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm.

2. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Councillor Harder read the City of Langford's Territorial Acknowledgment.

3. MEETING CONDUCT RULES

M. Watmough, Corporate Officer, read the City of Langford's meeting conduct rules.

4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.
Motion CARRIED.

5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Mayor Goodmanson opened Public Participation at 7:04 pm.

• R. Sansom, Greyland Consulting - Item 8.1.3 - Speaker noted that they are the agent appearing on behalf of the owners/applicants. Speaker expressed support for the application as presented and provided an update from the owner/applicants.
• M. Jacobson, Langford Resident - Item 8.1.2 - Speaker expressed concern for the application as presented noting parking issues in the area.
• M. Manhas, Rewired Recovery - Item 8.2.1 - Speaker provided an update regarding the Forge facility on Spencer Road. Speaker inquired about having the Committee recommended Grant in Aid amount increased to the full amount as reflected in their 2026 application, requested the fee be waived for stadium use, and requested that the ticketing fee also be waived.
• S. Loppie, Victoria Resident, Victoria Sexual Assault Centre - Item 8.2.1 - Speaker expressed thanks for the Community Advisory Committee members and their consideration of their 2026 Grant in Aid application. Speaker provided an overview of the work undertaken by the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre, and current financial needs. Speaker requested that Council consider awarding the Committee recommendation for the full funding amount as written in the application.
• P. Hamilton, Langford Resident - Item 8.1.3 - Speaker expressed concern regarding the application as presented noting accessibility considerations, uncertainty regarding the final unit count, and the percentage of adaptable units.
• V. Guseva, Greenegin Karate Society - Item 8.1.2 - Speaker requested that Council reconsider the proposed 2026 Grant in Aid budget allocation of $0.00 noting that they are registered in Langford.
• G. Arzola, Vancouver Island Hispanic Society - Item 8.1.2 - Speaker expressed thanks for the Community Advisory Committee members and their consideration of their 2026 Grant in Aid application. Speaker provided an overview of the work undertaken by the Vancouver Island Hispanic Society.
• S. Costello, Langford Resident - Item 8.2.1 - Speaker expressed concern regarding the Community Advisory Committee meeting and 2026 Grant in Aid process. Speaker expressed concern regarding the 2026 Grant in Aid budget amount.
• R. Sansom, Greyland Consulting - Item 8.1.2 - Speaker noted that they are the agent appearing on behalf of the owners/applicants. Speaker expressed support for the application as presented.

Mayor Goodmanson closed public participation at 7:28 pm.

6. CONSENT AGENDA

• Minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors Meeting - December 11, 2025
• Minutes of the Special Council Meeting - January 12, 2026
• Minutes of the Council Meeting - January 12, 2026
• Draft Minutes of the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee Meeting - January 19, 2026
• Draft Minutes of the Community Advisory Committee Meeting - January 27, 2026

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Council adopt the recommendations for each item of the Consent Agenda as presented.

• Minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors Meeting - December 11, 2025
• Minutes of the Special Council Meeting - January 12, 2026
• Minutes of the Council Meeting - January 12, 2026
• Draft Minutes of the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee Meeting - January 19, 2026
• Draft Minutes of the Community Advisory Committee Meeting - January 27, 2026

Motion CARRIED.

7. CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

None removed.

8. COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS

8.1 Sustainable Development Advisory Committee Meeting Resolutions - January 19, 2026

8.1.1 Rezoning Application for Bylaw No. 2250 - 1029 Marwood Avenue (Z25-0006)

MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: GUIRY

THAT Council:

1. Consider bringing forward Bylaw No. 2250 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings at a future Council meeting in order to amend the zoning designation of the properties located at 1029 Marwood Avenue from RR2 to RS1 subject to the following terms and conditions: a. That the applicant provides, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per new lot created, prior to subdivision approval: i. $660 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund; and ii. $3,960 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund; b. That the applicant registers, prior to Bylaw Adoption, a road dedication plan dedicating 4.5 m of land along Brown Road, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering; c. That the applicant, prior to Bylaw Adoption, registers a Section 219 covenant in priority of all other charges on title, that agrees to the following: i. That the following will be provided and implemented to Bylaw No. 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to the issuance of a building permit or subdivision approved, whichever is first: 1. Full frontage improvements on Marwood Avenue and Brown Road; 2. A storm water management plan; and 3. A comprehensive geotechnical plan. ii. That the following will be provided and implemented to Bylaw No. 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to any land alterations: 1. A mitigation plan; and 2. A construction parking and deliveries management plan. iii. That tree protection measures, inclusive of tree protection fencing, are implemented prior to commencement of work to protect the trees identified for retention in the arborist report, prepared by Capital Tree Service Inc., dated December 10th, 2025, throughout the construction period; iv. That all concrete used on-site will utilize ready-mix concrete that meets or exceeds the weighted average Global Warming Potential targets based on Concrete BC Baseline (average) mix data, and that prior to the issuance of a Building Permit the applicant shall provide a Type III Environmental Product Declaration that is 3rd party verified specifying the total Global Warming Potential value and confirming that the proposed development meets the requirements of Low Carbon Concrete Policy POL-0167-PLAN; v. That a separate covenant is registered, prior to subdivision approval, that agrees that the owner acknowledges that the site is located in proximity to agricultural uses, Luxton Fairgrounds, and South Vancouver Island Gun Range, and that these uses may create general noise, odours, and other nuisances, and agree that the owner and all future owners assume all risk and annoyance of such nuisances; vi. That a separate covenant be registered prior to issuance of a building permit for the proposed development agreeing that the garages are to be used for the parking of vehicles and not the storage of items preventing the parking of vehicles therein. vii. That the buildings be constructed with electric heat pumps for each unit, or an equivalent electric centralized system that allow each unit to control their own temperature, be installed prior to issuance of an occupancy permit; viii. That the buildings be constructed such that residential parking spaces (excluding visitor parking spaces) meets the requirements set out in Section 4.01.08(2) and (3) of the Zoning Bylaw; AND
2. Direct staff to amend Section 6.20.02(2) to clarify that the minimum lot size applicable with amenity contributions applies to all permitted uses of the RS1 Zone within Bylaw No. 2250, as outlined within the January 19, 2026, staff report.

Motion CARRIED.

8.1.2 Rezoning Application for Bylaw No. 2248 - 1234 Goldstream Avenue (Z25-0008)

MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: GUIRY

THAT Council:

1. Consider bringing forward Bylaw No. 2248 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings at a future Council meeting in order to amend the text of the Residential Townhouse 1 (RT1) Zone to allow secondary suites in townhomes at 1234 Goldstream Avenue subject to the following terms and conditions: a. That the applicant, prior to Bylaw Adoption, registers a Section 219 covenant in priority of all other charges on title, that agrees to the following: i. That a separate covenant be registered prior to issuance of a building permit for the proposed development agreeing that the garages are to be used for the parking of vehicles and not the storage of items preventing the parking of vehicles therein. ii. That all concrete used on-site will utilize ready-mix concrete that meets or exceeds the weighted average Global Warming Potential targets based on Concrete BC Baseline (average) mix data, and that prior to the issuance of a Building Permit the applicant shall provide a Type III Environmental Product Declaration that is 3rd party verified specifying the total Global Warming Potential value and confirming that the proposed development meets the requirements of Low Carbon Concrete Policy POL-0167-PLAN; iii. That a strata plan may not be registered for more than seven (7) units; iv. That the buildings be constructed with electric heat pumps for each unit, or an equivalent electric centralized system that allow each unit to control their own temperature, be installed prior to issuance of an occupancy permit; v. That the buildings be constructed such that residential parking spaces (excluding visitor parking spaces) meets the requirements set out in Section 4.01.08(2) and (3) of the Zoning Bylaw; vi. That a maximum of two (2) secondary suites be permitted on the property. vii. That three (3) visitor parking stalls be provided. AND
2. Direct staff to amend the definition of suite and secondary suite within Bylaw No. 2248, as outlined within the January 19, 2026, staff report.

Motion CARRIED.
OPPOSED: Mayor Goodmanson and Councillor Harder

8.1.3 Rezoning Application for Bylaw No. 2146 - 2614/2616, 2618, 2622, 2622, 2625, and 2629 Peatt Road and Sunderland Road (Z23-0002)

MOVED BY: WAGNER
SECONDED: SZPAK

THAT Council:

1. Consider bringing forward Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 707 (2614, 2616, 2618, 2622, 2626 Peatt Road and 2622, 2625 and 2629 Sunderland Road) Bylaw No. 2146, 2025 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings at a future Council meeting in order to amend the zoning designation of the properties located at 2614-2622 Peatt Road and 2622-2629 Sunderland Road from the One and Two Family Residential (R2) Zone to Area 2 of the City Centre Pedestrian (CCP) Zone subject to the following terms and conditions: a. That the applicant provides, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per dwelling unit, prior to the issuance of a building permit: i. $610 per residential unit towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund; ii. $2,318 per residential unit towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund; and iii. $10.75 per m² of commercial gross floor area toward the General Amenity Reserve Fund subject to reductions in accordance with the Affordable Housing and Amenity Contribution Policy and the Attainable Housing Policy depending on use and height. b. That the applicant, prior to Bylaw Adoption, registers a Section 219 covenant in priority of all other charges on title, that agrees to the following: i. That the following be provided and implemented to Bylaw No. 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to the issuance of a building permit: 1. Full frontage improvements on Peatt Road and Sunderland Road; 2. Full frontage improvements on the southern active transportation corridor, including a paved multi-use path, street trees on both sides of the path, street lighting, and bike racks. 3. Road extensions and intersection improvements in accordance with the recommendations from the approved Traffic Impact Assessment, 4. A right-in and right-out at Peatt and Arncote if this does not exist at the time of Building Permit; and 5. A storm water management plan. ii. That the following be provided and implemented to Bylaw No. 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to any land alteration: 1. A construction parking and delivery management plan; and 2. A mitigation plan. iii. That a separate covenant be registered prior to issuance of a building permit for the proposed development that ensures residential parking is allocated to each unit as required by the zoning bylaw and are not provided in exchange for compensation separate from that of a residential unit; iv. That all concrete used on-site will utilize ready-mix concrete that meets or exceeds the weighted average Global Warming Potential targets based on Concrete BC Baseline (average) mix data, and that prior to the issuance of a Building Permit the applicant shall provide a Type III Environmental Product Declaration that is 3rd party verified specifying the total Global Warming Potential value and confirming that the proposed development meets the requirements of Low Carbon Concrete Policy POL-0167-PLAN; v. That, prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, the developer enters into a Housing Agreement with the City that requires either a minimum 10% of units constructed be rented for at least 10% below the benchmark rent for the unit type for a term not less than 25 years or that a minimum of 5% of the units constructed be directed to and sold in accordance with the terms of the Attainable Home Ownership Program Policy (POL-0166-PLAN). The developer shall identify the Attainable Units on the plans submitted for the required Development Permit application; vi. That individual electric heat pumps for each unit, or an equivalent electric central system, be installed prior to issuance of an occupancy permit; vii. That the parcels associated with this development be consolidated prior to issuance of a Development Permit and that the drawings submitted for approval as part of the Development Permit application substantially comply with what has been presented to Council through this rezoning application (Z23-0002). viii. That a demolition permit for any of the homes on the subject properties not be issued until a building permit associated with the proposed development has been applied for; ix. That 10% of the residential units be designed and built as 3-bedroom units; x. That the Maintenance Plan in regards to the existing dwellings and properties that was presented by the applicant at the time of rezoning be included as an appendix to the required covenant prior to adoption and adhered to at all times; xi. That no portion of a building adjoining the western interior side lot line shall be constructed unless it’s a maximum 4 storeys in height, includes a rooftop amenity space, and provides an architecturally treated façade that addresses heat reflection, all to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Planning and Development; xii. That the following shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Planning and Development: 1. An on-site landscape plan that includes public gathering spaces including benches and seating areas along the southern active transportation corridor. The approved landscape plan will form part of the Development Permit for the site. 2. Prior to the issuance of a Development Permit, a statutory right of way registered on title in priority of all other charges, to secure public access to the public spaces shown on the approved landscape plan.

AND 2. Authorize the Director of Community Planning and Development to grant the following variance within the Development Permit for Form and Character: a. That Sections 6.58.06(1)(b) and 6.58.06(2)(b) be varied to reduce the interior side yard setbacks for the portion of a building 2-storeys or less and the portion of a building 3-storeys or higher from 3.0m (9.8 ft) to 1.5m (5.0 ft).

Motion CARRIED.

MOVED BY: YACUCHA

THAT the main motion be amended by striking 1(b)(ix) from the resolution and renumber accordingly.

The motion died on the floor in want of a seconder.

On the Main Motion: (Full main motion text as above)

Motion CARRIED.

8.2 Community Advisory Committee Meeting Resolutions - January 27, 2026

8.2.1 2026 Funding Requests

MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: MORLEY

THAT Council approve the following funding applications for the 2026 year:

a. Belmont Dry Grad: $4,000
b. Goldstream Food Bank: $7,000
c. Salvation Army Connection Point Church and Resource Centre: $6,000
d. Theatre Al Dente Society: $2,000
e. Access West Shore Society: $600
f. Royal Bay Secondary: $1,200
g. Big Brothers Big Sisters: $6,000
h. Boys and Girls Club Services of Greater Victoria: $6,000
i. Colwood Creek Park Community Garden: $2,500
j. Juan de Fuca Lacrosse Association: $2,000
k. Juan de Fuca Navy League: $6,400
l. Rewired Recovery (SoberFest): $5,000
m. Sport Assist: $5,000
n. Victoria Brain Injury Society: $3,000
o. Westshore Football Association: $2,000
p. Westshore Community Concert Band: $4,000
q. Soroptimist International Victoria Westshore: $2,000
r. Peer Progress Collective: $1,200
s. Edward Milne Community School Society: $2,000
t. Take a Hike Youth Mental Health Foundation: $2,500
u. Victoria Sexual Assault Centre: $10,000
v. Peninsula Streams Society: $5,000
w. Vancouver Island Hispanic Network Society: $4,000
x. Its Not Magic It's Community: $600
y. Open Gate Church: $6,000
z. ReImagine West Shore Society: $4,000

AND

THAT the following funding applications for the 2026 year be denied:

a. Happy Valley Elementary Playground: Request for $10,000
b. Greenegin Karate Society: Request for $10,000
c. KidSport Greater Victoria: Request for $10,000
d. Healing Hands for Diabetes Foundation: Request for $10,000
e. Tennis BC: Request for $10,000

Motion CARRIED.

MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: HARDER

THAT Council direct staff to write to the Provincial Government advocating financial support for the Happy Valley Elementary School playground equipment replacement and that the correspondence highlight the community benefits of the project and request consideration through applicable provincial funding programs.

Motion CARRIED.

MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: HARDER

THAT Council direct staff who manage the hotel tax budget to work with Tennis BC to explore sponsorship arrangements outside of the Grant in Aid program.

Motion CARRIED.

MOVED BY: YACUCHA
SECONDED: HARDER

THAT Council direct staff to cover the costs associated with the Stadium Rental Fee for the Rewired Recovery Foundation to be recovered through the MRDT or the Community Events budget as determined by staff in 2026.

Motion CARRIED.

9. REPORTS

9.1 Langford Lake Sedimentation Update

Councillor Harder left the meeting at 9:43 pm and returned to the meeting at 9:47 pm.

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Council receive the February 2, 2026 report titled “Langford Lake Sedimentation Update” for information.

Motion CARRIED.

9.2 Greater Victoria Public Library 2026 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan

MOVED BY: MORLEY
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Council approve the Greater Victoria Public Library 2026 Operating Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan as presented.

Motion CARRIED.

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT at 9:55 pm, Council extend the meeting to 11:00 pm.

Motion CARRIED.

MOVED BY: MORLEY
SECONDED: SZPAK

THAT Council direct staff to prepare correspondence to the Greater Victoria Public Library requesting a review of the municipal funding formula, with consideration given to the impacts on fast-growing municipalities, and exploring potential revisions to better align municipal financial contributions with service capacity and access.

Motion CARRIED.

9.3 West Shore Parks and Recreation Society 2026 Budget

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: HARDER

THAT Council approve the 2026 West Shore Parks and Recreation Society budget and requisition request.

Motion CARRIED.

10. NOTICE OF MOTION

10.1 Notice of Motion from December 15, 2025

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: WAGNER

WHEREAS the City of Langford is developing a comprehensive Economic Strategy and has earned a reputation as a forward-thinking and innovative City, known for its ability to efficiently navigate bureaucratic processes to attract business investment;
AND
WHEREAS the City of Langford currently does not permit existing business and commercial uses such as, “Pet Grooming” and “Bakery”, as permitted uses in Business Park/Wholesale Zones and Commercial Zones;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to:

1. Review the permitted uses of all Business Park and Commercial Zones for clarity and consistency to support opportunities to attract and retain a diverse base of local businesses and to encourage broader Economic Development; and
2. Prepare a bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 as needed to ensure that “Pet Grooming” and “Bakery” business uses are permitted in all Business Park/Wholesale Zones and Commercial Zones.

Prior to Consideration of the Main Motion:

Amendment:

MOVED BY: WAGNER

THAT the main motion be amended by striking “to ensure that “Pet Grooming” and “Bakery” business uses are permitted in all Business Park/Wholesale Zones and Commercial Zones.”

The motion died on the floor in want of a seconder.

Prior to Consideration of the Main Motion:

Amendment:

MOVED BY: GUIRY
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT the main motion be separated into two individual motions as follows:

• Motion 1 "THAT Council direct staff to: 1) Review the permitted uses of all Business Park and Commercial Zones for clarity and consistency to support opportunities to attract and retain a diverse base of local businesses and to encourage broader Economic Development."
• Motion 2 "THAT Council direct staff to: 2) Prepare a bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 as needed to ensure that “Pet Grooming” and “Bakery” business uses are permitted in all Business Park/Wholesale Zones and Commercial Zones."

Motion CARRIED.

On the Main Motion as Amended:

THAT Council direct staff to review the permitted uses of all Business Park and Commercial Zones for clarity and consistency to support opportunities to attract and retain a diverse base of local businesses and to encourage broader Economic Development;

Motion CARRIED.

On the Main Motion as Amended:

THAT Council direct staff to prepare a bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 as needed to ensure that “Pet Grooming” and “Bakery” business uses are permitted in all Business Park/Wholesale Zones and Commercial Zones.

Motion DEFEATED.
OPPOSED: Councillors Wagner, Yacucha, Guiry, and Szpak

11. CORRESPONDENCE

11.1 Remedial Action Order Extension - National Holdings Ltd.

MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Council receive the correspondence from Aron P. Hochhauser, Fulton & Company Law Corporation dated January 27, 2026.

Motion CARRIED.

12. BYLAWS

12.1 BYLAW NO. 2263

"City of Langford Housing Agreement (2829 Knotty Pine Road) Bylaw No. 2263, 2026”. (ADOPTION)

MOVED BY: SZPAK
SECONDED: WAGNER

THAT Council adopt “City of Langford Housing Agreement (2829 Knotty Pine Road) Bylaw No. 2263, 2026”.

Motion CARRIED.

13. IN CAMERA RESOLUTION

MOVED BY: HARDER
SECONDED: MORLEY

THAT Council close the meeting to the public pursuant to section 90 (1) (c) of the Community Charter to consider:

• Labour relations or other employee relations.

Motion CARRIED.

14. ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Goodmanson adjourned the meeting at 10:53 pm.

Presiding Council Member Certified Correct - Corporate Officer