MeetingsWed, Feb 25, 20261h 16m2022–2026 Council
Advisory Committee
Summary
- Directed staff to recommend giving first, second and third readings of Langford Station bylaw (Bylaw 2265).
- Directed staff to recommend readings 1–3 for Animal Responsibility bylaw; feeding ban adds deer (Foxall opposed).
- Directed staff to opt out of public notification for The Loghouse Pub patio at 2323 Millstream Road.
- Directed staff to receive the 2025 West Shore RCMP annual report for information (West Shore RCMP).
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Recommended opting out of public notification for The Loghouse Pub at 2323 Millstream Road.
6.2 · Application for an Extended Area of Operation for a Liquor Primary Licence for the Loghouse Pub Located at 2323 Millstream Road.
Vote 8–0Moved by Harder, seconded by JohnsonRecommended giving first, second and third readings to the Langford Station bylaw.
6.3 · Bylaw No. 2265 - The Langford Station
Vote 8–0Moved by Johnson, seconded by FoxallRecommended giving first, second and third readings to Animal Responsibility and Amending bylaws including deer.
6.4 · Bylaw Nos 2239 & 2212 - Animal Control Bylaw and Animal Control Miscellaneous Amending Bylaw
Vote 7–1Opposed: FoxallMoved by Plomp, seconded by HarderAdded deer to the prohibition on feeding dangerous wildlife.
6.4 · Bylaw Nos 2239 & 2212 - Animal Control Bylaw and Animal Control Miscellaneous Amending Bylaw
Vote 8–0Moved by Johnson, seconded by Plomp
Agenda
10 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
The Chair called the meeting to order.
Summary
A member read the City of Langford territorial acknowledgement.
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Meeting conduct rules and participation instructions were read by the meeting moderator.
Summary
Committee approved the agenda as presented.
Motions (1)
THAT the Committee approve the agenda as presented.
Summary
The minutes of the January 27, 2026 Community Advisory Committee meeting were adopted as circulated.
Motions (1)
THAT the minutes of the Community Advisory Committee meeting held January 27, 2026 be adopted as circulated.
Summary
The Committee received the 2025 West Shore RCMP Annual Report for information and engaged with the new Superintendent on priorities such as property crime, mental health response, traffic safety and cybercrime.
Debate
Superintendent Gillespie presented the report and answered committee questions about interpreting crime statistics (crime severity index vs raw counts), staffing and recruitment, traffic enforcement staffing levels, property crime trends, cybercrime unit early successes, and restorative justice referrals. The committee commended the report and asked for follow-up on staffing and traffic enforcement capacity.
Motions (1)
THAT the Community Advisory Committee receive the 2025 West Shore RCMP Annual Report for information.
Documents (1)
Comprehensive annual report from West Shore RCMP summarizing 2025 operational statistics, priorities, unit activities, community engagement, and policing resources across the West Shore jurisdiction.
2025 West Shore RCMP Annual Report
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Page 6–512025 By the Numbers
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Page 6–51Table of Contents
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Page 6–51Message from the Officer in Charge
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Page 6–51West Shore RCMP
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Page 6–512025 Resources in the West Shore
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Page 6–51Integrated Units
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Page 6–51Annual Policing Priorities (APP)
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Page 6–51Calls for Service
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Page 6–51Top Calls
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Page 6–51Frontline Policing
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Page 6–51Frontline Support Units
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Page 6–51Traffic Unit
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Page 6–51Mental Health Unit
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Page 6–51Municipal Employees
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Page 6–51Investigative Services - Part 1 of 2
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Page 6–51Investigative Services - Part 2 of 2
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Page 6–51Community Engagement
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Page 6–51Sources & Methodology
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Page 6–51Summary
The Committee recommended Council opt out of municipal public notification for the Loghouse Pub's application to extend an existing Liquor Primary Licence to add a patio at 2323 Millstream Road.
Location
2323 Millstream Road
Debate
Committee asked whether nearby residences would be included under a public notification radius and heard staff confirm homes behind the parking lot would be notified if the city opted in; majority supported opting out because the use is existing and past temporary patio had no complaints.
Motions (1)
THAT the Community Advisory Committee recommend that Council direct staff to inform the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch that the City of Langford will opt out of the public notification for the application to extend the area of operation for an existing Liquor Primary Licence for The Loghouse Pub located at 2323 Millstream Road.
Documents (2)
Staff report regarding a referral from the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch for The Loghouse Pub's application to extend its Liquor Primary Licence to include a new seasonal dog-friendly patio; presents options to opt in (municipal notification) or opt out.
Staff Report to Community Advisory Committee
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Page 52–56EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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Page 52–56BACKGROUND:
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Page 52–56COMMENTARY:
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Page 52–56STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
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Page 52–56FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
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Page 52–56LEGAL IMPLICATIONS:
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Page 52–56OPTIONS:
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Page 52–56SUBMITTED BY:
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Page 52–56Concurrence:
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Page 52–56Attachments:
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Page 52–56Architectural/site plan showing interior seating, existing patios and the proposed expanded patio area (with dog-friendly notation) and seating capacities.
LOGHOUSE PUB LIQUOR LICENSE PLAN
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Page 57Site / Layout Notes and Labels (as they appear on the drawing)
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Page 57Seating / Occupancy Labels (as shown)
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Page 57Dimensions and Measurements (as shown)
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Page 57Additional Labels and Annotations (as they appear)
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Page 57Images
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Page 57Summary
The Committee recommended Council consider giving first, second and third readings to The Langford Station Bylaw No. 2265, 2026 (repeal and replace/updates to regulate activities at the Langford Station).
Debate
Committee members praised the Station as a successful public-space activation, asked about enforcement overlap with Streets & Traffic bylaws and about small vendor units and Indigenous participation; staff described the Station as city-controlled property (E&N corridor) where streets/traffic bylaw does not apply and confirmed active vendor interest.
Motions (1)
THAT the Community Advisory Committee recommend that Council consider giving first, second and third reading to 'The Langford Station Bylaw No. 2265, 2026'.
Documents (5)
Staff recommendation to repeal the prior Langford Station bylaws and adopt a new bylaw (No. 2265) to update regulations, clarify permit and licence requirements, revise fees, introduce Indigenous vendor opportunities, and create enforcement/fines.
Staff Report to Community Advisory Committee
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Page 58–63BACKGROUND:
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Page 58–63COMMENTARY:
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Page 58–63FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
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Page 58–63LEGAL IMPLICATIONS:
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Page 58–63STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
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Page 58–63OPTIONS:
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Page 58–63Existing regulatory bylaw (No. 2033, 2022) that established rules for The Langford Station as a public place, including prohibited activities, permits, and enforcement provisions.
CITY OF LANGFORD BYLAW NO. 2033 - Part 1 of 2
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Page 64–70CITY OF LANGFORD BYLAW NO. 2033 - Part 2 of 2
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Page 64–70Appendix A
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Page 64–70Appendix B
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Page 64–70A short consolidated list indicating which amendments have been applied to the Langford Station bylaws for convenience.
List of Amendments
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Page 71Existing fees and charges bylaw for Station Avenue (Langford Station) that sets rates for food trucks, incubator units and artist studios; includes schedule of seasonal daily and monthly fees.
CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 72–73BYLAW NO. 2010
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Page 72–73A BYLAW TO ESTABLISH FEES AND CHARGES FOR STATION AVENUE
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Page 72–73Schedule A
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Page 72–73Proposed replacement bylaw (No. 2265) to regulate The Langford Station, including definitions, prohibited activities, permit and occupancy licence frameworks, manager authorities, fees, and enforcement mechanisms (bylaw notices and municipal ticket schedule).
City of Langford
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Page 74–91The Langford Station Bylaw No. 2265, 2026
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Page 74–91Part 1 – Regulations
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Page 74–91Part 2 – Permits, Organized Events, and Occupancy Licences
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Page 74–91Part 3 – Administration
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Page 74–91Schedule “A”
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Page 74–91Schedule “B”
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Page 74–91SCHEDULE 25
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Page 74–91Schedule A – Bylaws Enforceable by Bylaw Notice
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Page 74–91Summary
The Committee recommended Council consider giving first, second and third readings to the new Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239 and the Amending Bylaw No. 2212; the committee adopted an amendment to add 'or deer' to the prohibition on feeding dangerous wildlife.
Debate
Committee debated scope, enforcement and public engagement; a motion to postpone died for lack of seconder; an amendment (add 'or deer' to the Dangerous Wildlife feeding prohibition) was moved and carried; the main motion (readings for both bylaws) carried with one recorded opposed (Committee Member Foxall). Committee asked about enforcement (CRD contract) and regional alignment.
Motions (3)
THAT the main motion be amended by adding 'or deer' following 'Dangerous Wildlife' under Part 4, Section 20 (2) to read: 20 (2) 'A Person must not feed any Dangerous Wildlife or deer, or provide Dangerous Wildlife or deer access to food or any other edible substance.'
THAT the Community Advisory Committee recommend that Council postpone Item 6.4 'Bylaw Nos 2239 & 2212 - Animal Control Bylaw and Animal Control Miscellaneous Amending Bylaw' for two meetings with consideration to resume at the April 28, 2026 Community Advisory Committee Meeting.
THAT the Community Advisory Committee recommend: 1. THAT Council consider giving first, second and third reading to City of Langford "Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026" with the addition of "and deer" following "Dangerous Wildlife" under Part 4, Section 20 (2) to read: 20 (2)"A Person must not feed any Dangerous Wildlife or deer, or provide Dangerous Wildlife or deer access to food or any other edible substance." and 2. THAT Council consider giving first, second and third reading to City of Langford "Animal Control Miscellaneous Amending Bylaw No. 2212, 2026".
Documents (6)
Staff report presenting the proposed Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026 to replace the out-of-date Animal Regulation and Impounding By-law (1986/CRD), modernizing standards of care, kennel licencing, and introducing dangerous/aggressive dog regimes and updated fees.
Staff Report to Community Advisory Committee
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Page 92–98EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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Page 92–98BACKGROUND:
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Page 92–98COMMENTARY: - Part 1 of 2
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Page 92–98COMMENTARY: - Part 2 of 2
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Page 92–98FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
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Page 92–98LEGAL IMPLICATIONS:
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Page 92–98STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
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Page 92–98OPTIONS:
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Page 92–98SUBMITTED BY:
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Page 92–98The current Capital Regional District 'Animal Regulation and Impounding By-law No. 1465, 1986' (consolidated) that Langford has been operating under; includes definitions, kennel and licensing rules, impoundment processes and schedules.
BYLAW NO. 1465
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Page 99–112DEFINITIONS
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Page 99–112KENNELS
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Page 99–112LICENCING DOGS
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Page 99–112ESTABLISHMENT OF POUND
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Page 99–112IMPOUNDING ANIMALS
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Page 99–112NOTICE OF IMPOUNDING
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Page 99–112COMPENSATION
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Page 99–112GENERAL
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Page 99–112PENALTY
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Page 99–112SEVERANCE
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Page 99–112SCHEDULE “A”
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Page 99–112SCHEDULE “B”
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Page 99–112SCHEDULE “C”
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Page 99–112SCHEDULE “D”
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Page 99–112SCHEDULE “E”
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Page 99–112SCHEDULE “F”
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Page 99–112Proposed City of Langford Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026, replacing the old CRD bylaw and establishing modernized definitions, dog licensing/identification rules, kennel licensing, standards of care, tethering/transport rules, aggressive/dangerous dog designation protocols, and enforcement powers.
City of Langford
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Page 113–127Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026 - Part 1 of 2
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Page 113–127Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026 - Part 2 of 2
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Page 113–127Part 1 – Dog Licence and Animal Identification
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Page 113–127Part 2 – Kennels, Care and Control of Animals
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Page 113–127Part 3 – Aggressive Dogs and Dangerous Dogs
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Page 113–127Part 4 – Feeding or attracting Dangerous Wildlife
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Page 113–127Part 5- Seizure, Impoundment, and Enforcement
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Page 113–127Schedules for the proposed Animal Responsibility Bylaw listing dog licence fee amounts and impounding/maintenance fees for animals.
City of Langford – Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, 2026
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Page 128–129Amending bylaw to update related City bylaws and enforcement schedules to reference and implement the new Animal Responsibility Bylaw (No. 2239), add service dog references, and permit CRD screening officers for dispute administration.
CITY OF LANGFORD
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Page 130–131Detailed schedule of bylaw contraventions, discounted penalties, full penalties and late penalties for offences under the Animal Responsibility Bylaw and corresponding enforcement schedules for bylaw notices and MTI fines.
SCHEDULE 8
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Page 132–135Schedule A – Bylaws Enforceable by Bylaw Notice
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Page 132–135Summary
The Committee adjourned the meeting at 8:17 pm.
Motions (1)
THAT the Community Advisory Committee meeting adjourn at 8:17 pm.