MeetingsMon, Jun 29, 20262h 48m2022–2026 Council
Special Council
Summary
- Adopted Amenity Cost Charge bylaw; charges include $5,000 per new single-family lot (>400 m2) (Bylaw 2275).
- Adopted Inclusionary Zoning bylaw; requires affordable units or cash-in-lieu, rates from $1,355 (Bylaw 2270).
- Adopted new residential zones and small-scale multi-unit housing bylaws, updating rules for housing (Bylaws 2274 & 2273).
- Approved variance allowing RCMP expansion; reduced setbacks and 101 parking stalls (698 Atkins Ave; Guiry opposed).
- Approved Aquatic Centre supplementary agreement; surplus funds stay with centre, directed staff to create reserve fund (YMCA).
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Issued a development variance permit for RCMP detachment expansion at Atkins and Winster properties.
9 · Notice of Intent
Moved by Wagner, seconded by HarderDirected staff to notify consideration of a DVP for 1320 Westhills Drive with covenants.
10.1 · Development Variance Permit Application - 1320 Westhills Drive
Moved by Morley, seconded by WagnerApproved the Aquatic Centre agreement; directed staff to explore youth programming and create reserve fund.
10.3 · Langford Aquatic Centre - Supplementary Agreement with YMCA
Vote 6–0Moved by Harder, seconded by YacuchaApproved the 2025 Statement of Financial Information.
10.2 · 2025 Statement of Financial Information
Vote 6–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by HarderGave first, second and third readings to the rezoning for 854 Latoria Road.
11.1 · Bylaw NO. 2110 - Langford Zoning Bylaw: Amendment No. 696 (854 Latoria Road)
Vote 6–0Moved by Wagner, seconded by GuiryAdopted zoning amendments for new residential zones and small-scale multi-unit housing.
11.3 · Bylaw NOS. 2274 & 2273 - New Residential Zones & Small-scale Multi-Unit Housing (Adoption)
Vote 6–0Moved by Wagner, seconded by GuiryGave first reading to OCP amendment, adopted Tree Protection, directed staff to draft ADP.
11.2 · Bylaw NOS. 2268 & 2269 - OCP Amendment (Design Guidelines) & Tree Protection Bylaw
Moved by Guiry, seconded by WagnerAdopted Amenity Cost Charge, Inclusionary Zoning, and reserve fund amendment bylaws.
11.4 · Bylaw NOS. 2275, 2270 & 2271 - Amenity Cost Charge; Inclusionary Zoning; Reserve Fund Amendment (Adoption)
Vote 6–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by Harder
Agenda
23 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
The Mayor called the meeting to order.
Motions (1)
THAT the meeting be called to order.
Summary
Territorial acknowledgement was read by Councillor Morley.
Summary
Corporate Officer read the meeting conduct rules and provided Zoom/phone participation instructions.
Summary
Council approved the agenda as presented.
Debate
Routine approval of the agenda; no debate recorded in the Minutes beyond the mover/seconder.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.
Summary
Three consultant presentations were given: Parks DCC Rates; Design Guidelines; and Environmental Development Permit Guidelines.
Debate
Consultants presented draft policy tools: modest increases to Parks DCCs (approx. +5.6%), new/updated citywide design guidelines (consolidation of 21 DPAs to a single citywide design DPA with a recommended Advisory Design Panel), and updated environmental DPA mapping and guidelines emphasizing ecological connectivity and Riparian Areas Protection (RAPR) alignment. Council asked implementation and policy-detail questions and staff explained next steps for consultation and bylaw readings.
Summary
Consultant presented draft Parks DCC rates (combined acquisition & improvement) with an approximate 5.6% increase and a new commercial/industrial rate.
Debate
Council asked for clarification about project lists, in-stream protection, municipal assist factor, and how acquisition priorities affect rates; the consultant confirmed the small rate increases and explained consultation and timing (ins-stream protected period and potential grace period). Several public speakers later expressed concern about rate increases and municipal spending (during public participation).
Summary
MODUS presented consolidated citywide Form & Character Design Guidelines to replace multiple DPAs, with guidance organized into site planning, architecture, landscape architecture and special considerations.
Debate
Council and staff asked for clarification on number/typology of DPAs, heritage considerations, tree/landscaping expectations, and how the ADP and guidelines will work together with updated zoning; presenters confirmed the guidelines are intended to be flexible, visually explanatory and supported by an implementation toolkit (checklist and ADP recommendations).
Summary
DiamondHead Consulting presented updated Environmental DPA mapping, reduced mapping layers (from three to two DPAs), stronger EDPA guidelines, and added emphasis on ecological connectivity and RAPR alignment.
Debate
Consultant explained the data-driven mapping updates (LiDAR, field verification) and new emphasis on connectivity and QEP-led assessments; Council questioned how culverted/lost streams are handled and how restorations or daylighting might be pursued — consultant explained provincial approvals and that EDPA flags the need for provincial/regulatory processes (e.g., RAPR).
Summary
Public speakers addressed items on the agenda (Parks DCCs, SOFI, Aquatic Centre, Waste Management etc.).
Who spoke (2)
- A residentConcerned · City finances and waste management
Questions rising municipal spending and taxes, criticizes incomplete minutes and uncollected garbage, and asks the city to improve collection. - Lisa FoxallOpposes · DCCs, Y purchase, and city finances
Opposes raising DCCs and requests financial disclosures on the Y purchase, citing rising taxes, debt, consulting costs, signage, and council expenses.
Summarized from the meeting video. Names use checked registry spellings; unconfirmed names appear as “A resident”.
Debate
Residents raised concerns about: (a) DCC increases (arguing DCCs act as a new tax), (b) the SOFI report and perceived municipal spending increases, and (c) the aquatic centre purchase, operations and life-cycle costs — council heard comments and accepted them for the record.
Motions (1)
THAT Council reopen public participation for one more speaker.
Summary
Council adopted the listed minutes as presented (three past special council meeting minutes).
Debate
Council adopted the Consent Agenda as presented without items removed.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt the recommendations for each item of the Consent Agenda as presented: Minutes of the Special Council Meeting - June 15, 2026_1:30pm (ADOPT) Minutes of the Special Council Meeting - June 15, 2026_6:00pm (ADOPT) Minutes of the Special Council Meeting - June 22, 2026 (ADOPT)
Summary
No items were removed from the Consent Agenda.
Summary
Notice of intent items were presented: 9.1 Development Variance Permit (DVP25-0006) for the RCMP detachment expansion at multiple Atkins/Winster properties.
Location
698 Atkins Avenue
678 Atkins Avenue
674 Atkins Avenue
2792 Winster Road
2788 Winster Road
Debate
Council considered issuing DVP25-0006 to allow multiple setback reductions and parking reductions to support the RCMP detachment expansion; the motion carried with one opposing vote (Councillor Guiry).
Motions (1)
Development Variance Permit No. DVP25-0006 is issued by Council to Stantec Architecture on behalf of the City of Langford to allow the expansion of the RCMP detachment (lots: 698 Atkins Ave; 678 Atkins Ave; 674 Atkins Ave; 2792 Winster Rd; 2788 Winster Rd) and to vary listed Zoning Bylaw regulations; permit lapses in two years if construction not substantially started.
Summary
Council considered three reports: 10.1 (1320 Westhills Drive DVP notice), 10.2 (2025 Statement of Financial Information), and 10.3 (Langford Aquatic Centre supplementary agreement with YMCA).
Debate
See individual sub-items below for outcomes and debate summaries.
Summary
Council directed staff to provide notice that Council will consider issuing a DVP to allow subdivision prior to full works/services, subject to no-build covenants and geotechnical covenants registered on title and subdivision in accordance with Figure 1.
Location
1320 Westhills Drive
Debate
Council supported the approach to secure waterfront park dedication and to defer works/services until building permit stage while ensuring protections through registered no-build covenants and geotechnical requirements.
Motions (1)
THAT Council direct staff to provide notice that Council will consider issuing a Development Variance Permit for 1320 Westhills Dr with the following variance and conditions (no-build Section 219 covenants for works and services and geotechnical analysis; subdivision per Figure 1).
Summary
Council approved the City's 2025 Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) as presented (legislated annual report).
Debate
Council approved the SOFI. Public speakers raised concerns about increases in municipal operating spending and remuneration; Director of Finance explained increases were influenced by added staff, CPI/wage adjustments and a multi-year retro payment to firefighters captured in 2025 cash-out payments.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the 2025 Statement of Financial Information as presented.
Summary
Council approved a supplementary agreement between the City and the YMCA/YWCA to formalize financial arrangements and direct staff to establish a dedicated Aquatic Centre Management Reserve Fund.
Location
Langford Aquatic Centre (City-owned)
Debate
Council approved the supplementary agreement and directed staff to work with YMCA/YWCA to explore expanded programming (motion included direction to investigate youth programming and to create a reserve fund to hold facility-related funds); Council and public asked about operational deficits and long-term lifecycle costs identified during acquisition due diligence.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the Aquatic Centre Supplementary Agreement between the City of Langford and the YMCA/YWCA, substantially in the form attached to the staff report, and authorize the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer or Corporate Officer to execute the agreement; THAT Council direct staff to work with the YMCA/YWCA to explore expanding recreational opportunities at the Langford Aquatic Centre with a focus on programming for youth in grades six through twelve; AND THAT Council direct staff to bring forward all necessary bylaws and related documents to establish the City’s Aquatic Centre Management Reserve Fund for the purpose of receiving and holding funds contributed pursuant to the Supplementary Agreement and using those funds solely for Aquatic Centre related expenses.
Summary
Council considered multiple bylaw readings and adoptions related to zoning, OCP amendments (design guidelines), tree protection, new residential zoning, small-scale multi-unit housing, amenity cost charges, inclusionary zoning, and reserve fund establishment.
Debate
Council gave readings/adopted multiple bylaws: zoning amendment for 854 Latoria Road (Bylaw 2110), OCP amendment and Tree Protection Bylaw (Bylaws 2268 & 2269), new residential zone and small-scale multi-unit housing (Bylaws 2274 & 2273), and adoption of Amenity Cost Charge, Inclusionary Zoning and Reserve Fund amendments (Bylaws 2275, 2270 & 2271). A number of policy questions and implementation matters (ADP, tree-protection enforcement, landscape requirements) were discussed; staff confirmed implementation steps and capacity. Motions carried as shown in the Minutes; no recorded roll-call opposition to these bylaw motions in the Minutes.
Summary
Council gave first, second and third readings to Bylaw No. 2110 (rezoning for 854 Latoria Road).
Location
854 Latoria Road
Debate
Council considered the rezoning application and gave all three readings at this meeting; no opposed votes recorded in the Minutes.
Motions (1)
THAT Council give first, second and third readings to 'Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 696, (854 Latoria Road), Bylaw No. 2110, 2026'.
Summary
Council gave first reading to the OCP amendment adding the new design guidelines and updated EDPA maps (Bylaw 2268) and gave first, second and third readings to the new Tree Protection Bylaw (Bylaw 2269); Council directed staff to bring forward a bylaw to establish an Advisory Design Panel.
Debate
Council discussed the consolidation of guidelines, alignment with the Urban Forest Management Plan and OCP, improved clarity for applicants, and tree bylaw clarifications including consolidating hazardous tree removal approvals into one stream; Council approved readings and directed staff to prepare an ADP bylaw.
Motions (1)
THAT Council give first reading to the OCP amendment (Bylaw No. 2268) and THAT Council give first, second and third reading to the City of Langford Tree Protection Bylaw No. 2269, 2026; AND THAT Council direct Staff to bring forward a bylaw to establish an Advisory Design Panel pursuant to section 461 of the Local Government Act.
Summary
Council adopted the zoning amendments: Omnibus No. 68 - New Residential Zones (Bylaw 2274) and Small Scale Multi Unit Housing (Bylaw 2273).
Debate
Council adopted both zoning bylaws (new residential zones and small-scale multi-unit housing) to implement updated zoning and live landscaping requirements; staff explained how these interact with design guidelines.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt 'Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300, Amendment No. 761 (Omnibus No. 68 - New Residential Zones), Bylaw No. 2274, 2026' AND THAT Council adopt 'Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300, Amendment No. 760 (Small Scale Multi Unit Housing), Bylaw No. 2273, 2026'.
Summary
Council adopted the Amenity Cost Charge Bylaw, Inclusionary Zoning Bylaw, and Reserve Funds Establishment Bylaw amendment.
Debate
Council adopted ACC and Inclusionary Zoning bylaws to require amenities and affordable housing contributions; staff and Council noted these are key tools to secure community amenities and affordable units as development occurs.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt Amenity Cost Charge Bylaw No. 2275, 2026; AND THAT Council adopt Inclusionary Zoning Bylaw No. 2270, 2026; AND THAT Council adopt City of Langford Reserve Funds Establishment Bylaw, 2004, Bylaw No. 857, Amendment No. 3, Bylaw No. 2271, 2026.
Summary
Council moved to close the meeting to the public under sections 90(1)(e) and 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter to discuss land acquisition/disposition and confidential negotiations.
Debate
Council moved to close the meeting to consider confidential matters relating to land acquisition/disposition and negotiation information; motion carried.
Motions (1)
THAT Council close the meeting at 8:49 pm to the public pursuant to section 90 (1) (e) and (2) (b) of the Community Charter to consider: the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality; the consideration of information received and held in confidence relating to negotiations between the municipality and a provincial government or the federal government or both, or between a provincial government or the federal government or both and a third party.
Summary
Council adjourned the meeting.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adjourn the meeting at 9:34 pm.