MeetingsMon, Jun 22, 202618m2022–2026 Council
Special Council
Summary
- Directed Mayor to send a letter urging the Province to renew Local Government Climate Action Program funding (LGCAP).
- Directed staff to contribute $10,000 from Council Contingency toward a Szpak scholarship endowment at Royal Roads (Szpak Scholarship).
- Directed staff to work with Canada Post to explore community mailboxes as neighbourhood hubs (mailbox placemaking).
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Directed the Mayor to send a letter to the Province and MLAs advocating LGCAP renewal.
6.1 · Notice of Motion from June 15, 2026 - Funding for the Local Government Climate Action Program (Lgcap) - Councillor Wagner
Vote 6–0Moved by Wagner, seconded by GuiryDirected staff to provide a one-time $10,000 contribution to establish scholarship at Royal Roads University.
6.2 · Notice of Motion from June 15, 2026 - Establishing a Scholarship Award for the Late Councillor Lillian Szpak - Councillor Harder
Vote 6–0Moved by Harder, seconded by WagnerDirected staff to explore using community mailboxes as placemaking hubs with Canada Post.
6.3 · Notice of Motion from June 15, 2026 - Community Mailboxes and Placemaking - Councillor Guiry
Vote 6–0Moved by Guiry, seconded by Harder
Agenda
12 items · select one for details, debate and documents
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The Mayor called the meeting to order.
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Councillor Harder read the City's territorial acknowledgment.
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Corporate Officer read the meeting conduct rules.
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Council approved the meeting agenda as presented.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.
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Council opened the floor for public participation; no comments were received.
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Three notices of motion were considered under this item.
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Council directed the Mayor to send a letter to the Province and local MLAs advocating renewal of LGCAP funding.
Motions (1)
WHEREAS the Local Government Climate Action Program (LGCAP) provides crucial external grant funding that Langford has used for climate staff, emission reductions, and resilience initiatives, with many of these initiatives directly supporting the goals of the provincial CleanBC Roadmap and the Climate Preparedness & Adaptation Strategy; AND WHEREAS for more than 15 years, the Province has provided consistent annual climate action funding to local governments, recognizing our essential role in meeting provincial greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets and climate adaptation goals; AND WHEREAS the Provincial Government released the 2026/27-2028/29 Service Plan for the Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions that does not appear to include funding for the renewal of the LGCAP; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct the Mayor to send a letter to the Province and Local MLA's outlining the need for continued Local Government Climate Action Program (LGCAP) funding and share this letter with the Capital Regional District Board of Directors, other BC municipal elected officials and Chief Administrative Officers.
Documents (1)
Notice of Motion introduced by Councillor Wagner (June 15, 2026) requesting advocacy for renewal/extension of the Provincial Local Government Climate Action Program (LGCAP), arguing the program is a critical, long-standing funding source for municipal climate action and resilience.
NOTICE OF MOTION - Funding for the Local Government Climate Action Program (LGCAP)
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Page 2–4Background
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Page 2–4Summary
Council directed staff to provide a one-time $10,000 contribution from the Council Contingency fund to help establish an endowment for the Lillian Marie Szpak Entrance Award at Royal Roads University.
Financial impact
$10,000— Council Contingency fund
Motions (1)
WHEREAS the family of the late Councillor Lillian Szpak has expressed an interest to the City of Langford in establishing a scholarship award at Royal Royals University to honour the legacy of Councillor Szpak's leadership; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to provide a one-time $10,000 financial contribution from the Council Contingency fund towards the creation of an endowment fund for Councillor Lillian Szpak's Scholarship Award at Royal Roads University.
Documents (1)
Notice of Motion introduced by Councillor Harder (June 15, 2026) requesting Council direct staff to provide a one-time $10,000 contribution from the Council Contingency fund toward creating an endowment scholarship at Royal Roads University to honour the late Councillor Lillian Szpak.
NOTICE OF MOTION - Establishing a Scholarship Award for the Late Councillor Lillian Szpak
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Page 5Summary
Council directed staff to work with Canada Post to explore using community mailboxes as placemaking hubs (notice boards, seating, etc.).
Motions (1)
WHEREAS Canada Post is standardizing mail delivery through the installation of community mailbox service in those neighbourhoods in Langford not currently served by these boxes, with implementation to begin in 2027; AND WHEREAS the installation of these community mailboxes presents an opportunity for the City to participate through placemaking, creating connection points within the community; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City of Langford Council direct staff to work with Canada Post to explore using community mailboxes as community hubs and integrating placemaking opportunities including for notice boards, seating and other neighbourhood specific initiatives.
Documents (1)
Notice of Motion introduced by Councillor Guiry (June 15, 2026) directing staff to work with Canada Post to explore using newly installed community mailboxes (implementation beginning 2027) as opportunities for placemaking and community hubs.
NOTICE OF MOTION - Community Mailboxes and Placemaking
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Page 6–7Background
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Page 6–7Strategic Initiatives
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Page 6–7References
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Page 6–7Summary
Council moved to a closed meeting under section 90(1)(k) to discuss preliminary negotiations related to a municipal service.
Motions (1)
THAT Council close the meeting at 5:49 pm to the public pursuant to section 90 (1) (k) of the Community Charter to consider: negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public.
Summary
Council adjourned the meeting at 7:04 pm.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adjourn the meeting at 7:04 pm.