REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Monday, March 23, 2026

7:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

Council Chambers, Langley City Hall

20399 Douglas Crescent

Public meetings held in Council Chambers are livestreamed and recorded. The video recordings are available on the City’s website for public viewing. 

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1.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The land on which we gather is on the traditional unceded territory of the Katzie, Kwantlen, Matsqui and Semiahmoo First Nations.

2.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the March 23, 2026 regular agenda be adopted as circulated.

3.

CONSENT AGENDA

Before the motion is made to approve the Consent Agenda, a Council member may request that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda and dealt with separately; additionally, a Council member may request that one or more items on the Regular Council Agenda be included on the Consent Agenda, and if no one objects, it will be so listed and considered.

Where no recommendation is noted, the agenda item is deemed to be received for information.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the following item(s) be approved:

3.a

Adoption of Minutes

3.a.1

Regular Meeting Minutes from February 23 and March 9, 2026

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the minutes of the regular meetings held on February 23 and March 9, 2026 be adopted as circulated.

3.a.2

Special (Pre-Closed) Meeting Minutes from March 9, 2026

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the minutes of the special (pre-closed) meeting held on March 9, 2026 be adopted as circulated.

3.a.3

Special Meeting Minutes from February 23, 2026

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the minutes of the special meeting held on February 23, 2026, be adopted as circulated.

3.b

Bylaws

3.b.1

Bylaw 3330 - Fire Protection & Safety Bylaw (new bylaw to repeal current bylaw)

Final reading of a bylaw to provide for the establishment and operation of a Fire Rescue Service and to provide for the prevention of fire and the protection of persons and property. 

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the bylaw cited as the "Fire Protection and Safety Bylaw, 2026, No. 3330" be read a final time.

3.b.2

Bylaw 3331- Fees & Charges Amendment Bylaw (fire, engineering, recreation, Administration fee schedules)

Final reading of a bylaw to amend fees and charges for various services offered by the City of Langley.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the bylaw cited as the "Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2010, No. 2837, Amendment No. 39, 2026, No. 3331" be read a final time.

3.b.3

Bylaw 3332 - Municipal Ticket Information System Bylaw Amendment

Final reading of a bylaw to amend fees in the Municipal Ticket Information System.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the bylaw cited as the "Municipal Ticket Information System Bylaw, 2011, No. 2846, Amendment No. 23, 2026, No. 3332" be read a final time.

3.c

Correspondence

3.c.1

Request for Council Support - BC Coastal Marine Strategy

Alicia Elgert, Canadian Parks & Wilderness Society - BC Chapter

4.

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

See Consent Agenda

5.

COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS

5.a

Upcoming Regular Meetings

April 13, 2026
April 27, 2026

5.b

Council Advisory Bodies Update

6.

BYLAWS

6.a

Bylaw 3335 - Development Application Procedures Bylaw

First, second and third reading of a bylaw to establish procedures to amend the Official Community Plan or Zoning Bylaw and to issue a permit under Part 14 of the Local Government Act.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the bylaw cited as "Development Application Procedures Bylaw, 2026, No. 3335" be read a first, second and third time.

6.b

Bylaw 3337 - Fees & Charges Bylaw Amendment No. 40 (Development Permit and Development Variance Permit Application Fees)

First, second and third reading of a bylaw to update fees and charges related to planning, land and development.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the bylaw cited as "Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2010, No. 2837, Amendment No. 40, 2026, No. 3337" be read a first, second and third time.

7.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

7.a

Development Permit Application DP 11-22 – Citiwest 8-Lot Subdivision (20525 & 20541 – 46A Avenue)

Report dated: March 18, 2026
From: Deputy Director of Development Services

Presentation from applicant.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the presentation regarding Development Permit No. 11-22 (20525 & 20541 46A Avenue) from the applicant be received for information.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the March 18, 2026 report regarding Development Permit 11-22 be received by Council for information.

7.a.1

Development Permit No. 11-22 Approval

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT Development Permit No.11-22 to permit the development of an 8-lot subdivision at the properties located at 20525 and 20541 – 46A Avenue, be approved.

7.b

Transportation 2050 – Final Report

7.b.1

Presentation from:

Director of Engineering, Parks & Environment

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the presentation titled "Transportation 2050 Final Plan" from the Director of Engineering, Parks & Environment be received for information.

7.b.2

Report dated: March 23, 2026

From: Director of Engineering, Parks & Environment

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the report “Transportation 2050 – Final Report” be endorsed.

7.c

Invest Langley City Update & Engagement Process

Report dated: March 18, 2026
From: Chief Administrative Officer

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT City Council receive the March 18, 2026 Report to Council from the Chief Administrative Officer regarding the Invest Langley City Update and Engagement Process for information.

7.d

Request for Feedback on Proposed Metro 2050 Amendment Options

Report dated: March 18, 2026
From: Director of Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT Council direct staff to send the attached response letter titled "Comments Regarding Proposed Metro 2050 Amendment Options (in Response to South of Fraser Mayors’ Request)", dated March 23, 2026, to Metro Vancouver.

8.

OTHER BUSINESS

8.a

Motions/Notices of Motion

8.a.1

Project Black Feather Support - Councillor Leith White

RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS Project Black Feather is a joint early‑intervention partnership between the City of Langley, Township of Langley, and School District No. 35 that responds to youth disengagement, vulnerability, and exploitation through coordinated clinical and community supports, as defined in the School District’s program documentation;

WHEREAS public reporting to Council and external summaries indicate that Project Black Feather has supported over 400 young people, with more than 150 experiencing positive changes such as addiction recovery and reduced gang‑affiliated behaviour, demonstrating measurable impact on Langley youth;

WHEREAS the SD35 Board, in correspondence dated February 11, 2026, confirmed that federal Building Safer Communities Fund (BSCF) support for Project Black Feather is scheduled to sunset on March 31, 2026, and emphasized the need for continued funding to sustain proven outcomes, supported by an independent evaluation to be released;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct staff to work with School District 35 and the Township of Langley and report back with options for interim City support to Project Black Feather in 2026, including bridging funds or in‑kind supports.

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council write letters of support to Prime Minister Carney, Premier Eby, relevant federal and provincial ministers and our local Member of Parliament, with copies to Public Safety Canada – Building Safer Communities Fund, advocating for the continuation of federal funding for Project Black Feather, recognizing its documented positive impact on vulnerable youth in Langley and the imminent lapse of the Building Safer Communities Fund on March 31, 2026.

9.

CORRESPONDENCE

See Consent Agenda

10.

ADJOURNMENT

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the meeting adjourn.