MeetingsMon, Apr 20, 20263h 24m2022–2026 Council
Regular Council
Summary
- Gave first, second and third reading to 2026 Financial Plan and 2026 tax rates (Bylaws 2281 & 2282).
- Gave 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings to off‑street parking, removing City Centre minimums (Bylaw 2272); Wagner opposed.
- Consider bringing Bylaw 2278 forward for 1st–3rd readings to rezone 3084–3096 Jacklin Rd with affordability covenants.
- Directed staff to draft Zero Carbon Step Code bylaw: EL‑2 at 1 month, EL‑4 at 6 months.
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Directed staff to notify consideration of a TUP for Flight Cannabis at 101-977 Langford Parkway.
9.1.1 · TUP26-0003 - #101-977 Langford Parkway (Flight Cannabis)
Vote 7–0Moved by Wagner, seconded by GuiryDirected staff to forward rezoning for 2609 Sooke Road for 1st-3rd readings with six-storey cap.
9.1.2 · Rezoning Application - 2609 Sooke Road
Moved by Wagner, seconded by GuiryDirected staff to bring forward R2 text amendment for 2773 Strathmore Road for 1st-3rd readings.
9.1.3 · Text Amendment - 2773 Strathmore Road
Vote 7–0Moved by Wagner, seconded by GuiryDirected staff to bring forward Jacklin Road rezoning for 1st-3rd with FAR2.5 and 6-storey cap.
9.1.4 · Rezoning Application - 3084, 3088, 3094/3096 Jacklin Road
Moved by Wagner, seconded by GuiryRequired 165 bike stalls and a car share for the Jacklin Road development.
9.1.4 · Rezoning Application - 3084, 3088, 3094/3096 Jacklin Road
Vote 7–0Moved by Guiry, seconded by WagnerIssued a three-year TUP for pet grooming at 2899 Sooke Lake Road, subject to licence.
10.1 · TUP26-0001 - 2899 Sooke Lake Rd
Moved by Wagner, seconded by GuiryDirected staff to draft bylaw amendments to implement EL2 now and EL4 in six months.
11.1 · Step Code Information and Proposed Implementation Timeline
Moved by Wagner, seconded by GuiryAdopted the park dedication bylaw.
12.1 · Bylaw NO. 2237 "City of Langford Park Dedication Bylaw No. 2237, 2026". (Adoption)
Vote 7–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by GuiryGave 1st-3rd readings to the Community Standards fines amending bylaw to update penalties.
12.3 · Bylaw NO. 2262 "Community Standards Miscellaneous Amending Bylaw, No. 2262, 2026". (First, Second AND Third Readings)
Moved by Yacucha, seconded by HarderGave 1st-3rd readings to the Community Standards Bylaw, strengthening noise and construction rules.
12.2 · Bylaw NO. 2255 "Community Standards Bylaw No. 2255, 2026". (First, Second AND Third Readings)
Moved by Yacucha, seconded by HarderGave 1st-3rd readings to the Elections Bylaw amendment enabling mail-in voting procedures.
12.4 · Bylaw NO. 2267 "Elections Bylaw No. 1819, Amendment No. 2, Bylaw No. 2267, 2026". (First, Second AND Third Readings)
Vote 7–0Moved by Harder, seconded by MorleyGave 1st-3rd readings to the off-street parking bylaw updating parking, bike, loading and TDM rules.
12.5 · Bylaw NO. 2272 "Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300, Amendment No. 759 (Off-Street Parking), Bylaw No. 2272, 2026". (First, Second AND Third Readings)
Vote 6–1Opposed: WagnerMoved by Yacucha, seconded by HarderGave 1st-3rd readings to the 2026-2030 Financial Plan and Tax Rates bylaws, adoption pending.
12.6 · Bylaw NOS. 2281 & 2282 "City of Langford 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2281, 2026" AND "City of Langford Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2282, 2026". (First, Second AND Third Readings)
Moved by Yacucha, seconded by Harder
Agenda
21 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
The Mayor called the meeting to order.
Summary
Councillor Guiry read the City's territorial acknowledgement.
Summary
Corporate Officer read the meeting conduct rules and public participation instructions.
Summary
Council approved the agenda as presented.
Debate
Motion to approve the agenda was moved and seconded with no debate and carried.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.
Summary
Staff presented the Step Code (Energy + Zero Carbon) analysis and recommendations.
Debate
Staff presented detailed analysis showing many local projects already meet higher emission levels; questions from council focused on timelines, in-stream protection, and technology options (e.g., solar hot water). Several members of the public spoke in favour of adopting higher Zero Carbon levels.
Summary
Members of the public spoke on Step Code, bylaws, financial plan, and other agenda items during the public participation period.
Who spoke (9)
- A residentSupports · Option one (unspecified)
Supports adopting option one. - R. SansomSupports · Parking bylaw
Supports the new parking bylaw and says delayed residential projects, including affordable housing, can proceed once it is adopted. - Wendy Hobbs (Luxton Road)Concerned · Woodlands Park remediation and public safety
Requests disclosure of Woodlands Park remediation costs and raises concerns about public safety, transparency, and firefighters undertaking bylaw patrols. - A residentAsks · RCMP staffing
Asks council to hire four RCMP officers now and promote neighbourhood Block Watch programs and volunteer recruitment. - A residentAsks · Community standards bylaw
Asks whether the bylaw will address heat-pump and fan noise from multifamily buildings and clarify how noise will be assessed. - A residentConcerned · Jacklin Road development parking
Warns that reducing parking below one space per unit could create spillover and urges planning for current vehicle demand. - T. BurkellSupports · Zero Carbon Step Code
Supports adopting the highest Zero Carbon Step Code level, citing long-term emissions from gas-heated buildings and costly future retrofits. - A residentSupports · Zero Carbon Step Code
Supports emissions level four, citing the practicality of heat pumps and potential savings on operating and gas-infrastructure costs. - Carrie Ann CodyConcerned · Zero Carbon Step Code
Urges council to pause and consult industry further on costs, timelines, infrastructure capacity, and potential effects on housing supply and affordability.
Summarized from the meeting video. Names use checked registry spellings; unconfirmed names appear as “A resident”.
Debate
Public speakers overwhelmingly supported stronger Zero Carbon Step Code action (EL4), raised concerns about tax increases and police resourcing, and asked for tighter noise controls and clarity on parking and park remediation costs.
Summary
Council adopted the recommendations for all Consent Agenda items as presented (adopted/received as noted).
Debate
The consent agenda was moved and carried as a block with no items removed for separate consideration.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt the recommendations for each item of the Consent Agenda as presented. Minutes of the Special Council Meeting - April 7, 2026 (ADOPT) Minutes of the Council Meeting - April 7, 2026 (ADOPT) Draft Minutes of the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee Meeting - April 13, 2026 (RECEIVE)
Summary
No items were removed from the Consent Agenda.
Summary
Council directed staff to provide notice that it will consider issuing a TUP to allow Flight Cannabis Co. to continue operating at Unit #101-977 Langford Parkway.
Location
Unit #101-977 Langford Parkway
Debate
Committee discussion noted similarity to previous TUPs and community regulation approach; motion to direct staff to provide notice was carried.
Motions (1)
THAT Council direct staff to provide notice that Council will consider issuing a Temporary Use Permit to allow Flight Cannabis Co. to continue to operate a non-medical cannabis retail store at Unit #101-977 Langford Pkwy.
Summary
Council directed staff to bring forward a zoning bylaw amendment (Bylaw No. 2211) for 2609 Sooke Road to rezone from R2 to C9 subject to specified conditions and contributions.
Location
2609 Sooke Road
Debate
Council accepted staff conditions including per-unit contributions ($610 to Affordable Housing Reserve; $2,074 to General Amenity Reserve, subject to policy reductions) and engineering covenants; motion carried.
Motions (1)
THAT Council: 1. Consider bringing forward Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 740 (2609 Sooke Road), Bylaw No. 2211, 2026 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings... subject to specified terms and conditions (per-unit contributions, engineer standards, covenants); 2. Direct staff to amend section 6.44B.06 to limit maximum height to six storeys.
Summary
Council directed staff to consider Bylaw No. 2252 to amend R2 zone text to allow a group daycare at 2773 Strathmore Road without the proprietor living in unit, subject to engineering conditions.
Location
2773 Strathmore Road
Debate
Committee noted the existing daycare's success and the merits of making the temporary use permanent; conditions around frontage and engineering were required prior to bylaw adoption.
Motions (1)
THAT Council: 1. Consider bringing forward Bylaw No. 2252 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings at a future Council meeting in order to amend the text of the R2 (One- and Two-Family Residential) Zone to allow for a group daycare without the proprietor living in the dwelling unit at 2773 Strathmore Road, subject to the following terms and conditions: a. That, prior to Bylaw Adoption, the applicant completes the following: i. That the following will be provided and implemented to Bylaw No. 1000 standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Public Works: 1. Full frontage improvements; 2. A Stormwater Management Plan; 3. A Mitigation Plan; and 4. A Construction Parking and Delivery Management Plan.
Summary
Council directed staff to bring forward Bylaw No. 2278 to rezone properties on Jacklin Road to MU1A with conditions, affordable/amenity contributions and a site-specific FAR of 2.5; Council added an amendment requiring 165 bike stalls and a car share.
Location
3084 Jacklin Road
3088 Jacklin Road
3094 Jacklin Road
3096 Jacklin Road
Debate
Committee discussed parking, unit mix, tree retention, and mitigation/turning requirements; an amendment to require 165 bike stalls and a car share was moved by Councillor Guiry and carried; the main motion as amended was carried.
Motions (2)
THAT Council consider bringing forward Bylaw No. 2278 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings to amend the zoning designation of the properties located at 3084, 3088, and 3094/3096 Jacklin Road from R2 to MU1A subject to specified terms and conditions, include site-specific FAR of 2.5 and reduce max height to six storeys.
Amendment: THAT the Main Motion be amended by adding under Section 1.C: x. That 165 bike stalls, or 2.12 bike stalls per unit, and the proposed car share be required.
Summary
Council issued a Temporary Use Permit (three-year duration) to allow pet grooming services at 2899 Sooke Lake Road subject to conditions.
Location
2899 Sooke Lake Road
Debate
Council heard positive community feedback and moved to issue the three-year Temporary Use Permit with the stated conditions; motion carried.
Motions (1)
THAT Temporary Use Permit No. TUP26-0001 be issued by the Council for the City of Langford to Pawsitive Pet Emporium to permit pet grooming services at 2899 Sooke Lake Road, subject to the following terms and conditions: 1) permit issued for a period of three years; and 2) operator obtains a Business Licence.
Summary
Council directed staff to prepare a Building Bylaw amendment to implement Zero Carbon Step Code timelines (EL2 and EL4) as recommended by staff.
Debate
After a lengthy presentation and significant public input (strong support for EL4), council debated timing and in‑stream protections; council approved the staff recommendation to direct staff to prepare the bylaw amendment with the phased timelines and in‑stream provisions.
Motions (1)
THAT Council direct staff to prepare a Bylaw to amend Building Bylaw No. 1160, 2008 to implement the following Zero Carbon Step Code requirements and timelines: Part 9 — 1 month after bylaw adoption: EL2; 6 months after adoption: EL4. Part 3 — 6 months after adoption: EL4. In-stream protection criteria as defined in the staff report.
Summary
Council adopted the City of Langford Park Dedication Bylaw No. 2237, 2026, dedicating specified lands as park.
Debate
Council members expressed support for securing public parkland and recognized community benefit; bylaw adopted.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt City of Langford Park Dedication Bylaw No. 2237, 2026.
Summary
Council gave first, second and third readings to Community Standards Bylaw No. 2255 with amendments to strengthen noise, construction and subcontractor rules.
Debate
Council debated construction noise, rock crushing, loading/unloading, enforcement tools and in‑stream education; several amendments were adopted to tighten language and require better community notification and a Good Neighbour policy to accompany bylaw enforcement.
Motions (1)
THAT Council give first, second and third reading to Community Standards Bylaw No. 2255, 2026 with amendments to add Section 30(7) to require approved permits be posted online and to amend Section 34 to strengthen subcontractor responsibility language; and additional language changes to remove permissive 'permitted at any time' clauses and replace with 'must not be carried out in a manner that unreasonably disrupts...'.
Summary
Council gave readings to Bylaw No. 2262 to update penalties/fine amounts and align enforcement with the Community Standards Bylaw.
Debate
Council approved technical amending bylaw to align fine amounts and enforcement with the new community standards framework; the motion passed.
Motions (1)
THAT Council consider giving first, second and third reading to Community Standards Miscellaneous Amending Bylaw No. 2262, 2026 with the proposed amendment to replace the $700 fine for 'Construction noise outside permitted times' and related updates.
Summary
Council gave first, second and third readings to amendments to the Elections Bylaw to implement mail-in voting and related procedures for the upcoming election.
Debate
Council considered logistics for mail-in ballots and drop boxes; staff outlined timeline driven by nomination/withdrawal deadlines and printing/shipping timelines.
Motions (1)
THAT Council give Elections Bylaw No. 1819, Amendment No. 2, Bylaw No. 2267, 2026 first, second and third readings.
Summary
Council gave first, second and third readings to the updated off-street parking bylaw amending vehicle and bicycle parking requirements, visitor parking, loading, and TDM measures, with a five-year review provision.
Debate
Council discussed bicycle parking requirements for small stratas and city-centre minimums; staff and consultant explained rationale and design standards; Council gave readings to the bylaw and directed staff to report back on potential adjustments to short-term bike parking for small strata at third reading.
Motions (1)
THAT Council give City of Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300, Amendment No. 759 (Off-Street Parking), Bylaw No. 2272, 2026 first, second and third readings.
Summary
Council gave readings to the 2026–2030 Financial Plan and Tax Rates bylaws and will consider adoption at a later meeting; public expressed concerns over tax increases and service priorities.
Debate
Members of the public raised concerns about recent cumulative tax increases; council discussed priorities including parks, youth programming and public safety and proceeded with readings while reserving adoption for a later meeting.
Motions (1)
THAT Council give City of Langford 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2281, 2026 first, second and third readings; AND give City of Langford Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2282, 2026 first, second and third readings.
Summary
Council adjourned the meeting.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adjourn the meeting.