REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Monday, April 13, 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 April 13, 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 March 23, 2026

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting held on March 23, 2026 be adopted as circulated.

3.a.2

Special (Pre-Closed) Meeting Minutes from April 7, 2026

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the minutes of the special (pre-closed) meeting held on April 7, 2026 be adopted as circulated.

3.a.3

Special Meeting Minutes from March 23, 2026

RECOMMENDATION:

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

3.b

Bylaws

3.b.1

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

Final 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 final time.

3.c

Correspondence

3.c.1

“Lights Off, Light a Candle” – April 22, 2026 - Participate in the One Earth Together Canada Campaign

Ritika Thakur, Founder, One Earth Together Canada

3.c.2

Canada Day Drumming – Showcasing Canada’s Cultural Diversity/Unity

Richard K. Wong, National Chair, Canada Day Drumming

4.

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

See Consent Agenda

5.

DELEGATIONS

5.a

Day of Mourning, April 28, 2026

Kim Miller, New Westminster & District Labour Council

6.

COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS

6.a

Upcoming Regular Meetings

April 27, 2026
May 11, 2026

6.b

Council Advisory Bodies Update

7.

BYLAWS

7.a

Bylaw 3338 - Community Standards Bylaw Amendment

First, second and third reading a bylaw to regulate, prohibit and impose requirements in relation to the use of public places, premises and the protection and enhancement of the well-being of the community. 

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the bylaw cited as "Community Standards Bylaw, 2018, No. 3075, Amendment No. 2, 2026, No. 3338" be read a first, second and third time.

7.b

Bylaw 3320 - Affordable Housing Reserve Fund Bylaw

First, second and third reading of a bylaw to adopt the City of Langley Affordable Housing Fund Bylaw, 2025, No. 3320.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the bylaw cited as "City of Langley Affordable Housing Reserve Fund Bylaw, 2026, No. 3320" be read a first, second and third time.

7.c

Bylaw 3335 - Development Application Procedures Bylaw

Final 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 final time.

8.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

8.a

Community Emergency Preparedness Fund Grant Application

Report dated: April 13, 2026
From: Fire Chief

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT City Council support the application by the Langley City Emergency Program on behalf of the City of Langley for a $40,000.00 grant from Community Emergency Preparedness Fund to engage a qualified external consultant to develop and support the implementation of a comprehensive emergency notification plan for the Alertable emergency notification system. 

8.b

Community Emergency Preparedness Fund Emergency Operations Centres Equipment and Training Grant Application

Report dated: April 13, 2026
From: Fire Chief

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT City Council support the application by the Langley City Emergency Program on behalf of the City of Langley for a $29,800.00 grant from the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for purchase of equipment, supplies and training for the Emergency Operation Centre.

9.

OTHER BUSINESS

9.a

Motions/Notices of Motion

9.a.1

Taking action for mental health / MICR Unit Pilot - Councillor Wallace

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT Council direct staff to work with the Langley RCMP to develop a budget to fund a Mobile Integrated Crisis Response unit pilot program for a period of one year, which would include one regular RCMP member, once specialty equipped police cruiser, and one psychiatric nurse. 

THAT Council direct staff to develop an evaluation criteria to measure the outcomes of the one-year Mobile Integrated Crisis Response unit pilot program, to be endorsed by council.

THAT Council direct staff to work with the Township of Langley to optionally co-fund the Mobile Integrated Crisis Response unit pilot program for a period of one year. 

THAT Council affirms that the Mobile Integrated Crisis Response unit shall respond to calls in both Langley City and the Township of Langley.

THAT staff present a one-year Mobile Integrated Crisis Response unit pilot program proposal to Council for consideration during the upcoming fall budget cycle.

THAT if a one-year Mobile Integrated Crisis Response unit pilot program is funded, staff present an outcome report to council based on the one-year Mobile Integrated Crisis Response unit pilot program evaluation criteria endorsed by council, within six months of the conclusion of the pilot program.

 

9.a.2

Langley's Long-Term Beds - Councillor White

RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS in September 2024, the Province of British Columbia announced a commitment to fund 300 new long‑term care beds on the Langley Memorial Hospital campus, with an estimated cost of $240–$450 million and a planned opening by 2030;

AND WHEREAS long‑term care waitlists in British Columbia now exceed 7,000 people, average wait times have increased by more than 200% over the past 6 years, and approximately 5,900 patients waited in hospital beds last year for long‑term care placement, at a cost of $1,200 per day compared to $294 per day for a long‑term care bed, placing significant strain on the acute care system;

AND WHEREAS Langley is among the fastest‑growing communities in British Columbia, with a rapidly aging population, with Langley Memorial Hospital currently operating with only 200 long‑term care beds, and an accelerating pace of shortfall of beds, which is wholly insufficient to meet the current and projected demand;

AND WHEREAS British Columbia’s 2026 Budget reduced provincial health capital funding by $4 billion, and has paused or delayed the construction of seven scheduled long-term care projects across the province and not provided subsequent release of information on the budget allocation, confirmed project timeline for the announced 300‑bed commitment at Langley Memorial Hospital;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Langley City Council direct the Mayor to draft and send a formal letter on behalf of Langley City Council requesting a clear, written, and publicly accountable response within 30 days on the following:
1. The current status of the provincial commitment to deliver 300 new long-term care beds on the Langley Memorial Hospital campus;
2. Whether a business plan has been completed and approved by the Ministry of Health and Fraser Health Authority;
3. A confirmed project timeline with milestones, including a projected construction start date and opening date;

to the Honourable Josie Osborne, Minister of Health,

copied to:
The Honourable Brenda Bailey, Minister of Finance
The Honourable Bowinn Ma, Minister of Infrastructure
Jody Bal-Toor, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Langley - Willowbrook

 

9.a.3

Reducing Local Street Speed Limits - Councillor White

RECOMMENDATION - Motion was Moved and Seconded at the October 20, 2025 Regular Council meeting however was deferred until after adoption of the Transport 2050 Plan. It is on the floor for debate:

WHEREAS reducing vehicle speeds from 50 km/h to 30 km/h improves stopping distance and reaction time, significantly lowering the risk of collisions and the severity of injuries; and

WHEREAS lower speed limits on local streets enhance public safety, reduce noise and emissions, and while encouraging walking, cycling, and other active travel — support healthier, more connected, and livable neighbourhoods, consistent with the City of Langley’s Transportation 2050 Master Plan; and

WHEREAS over 60 municipalities in British Columbia have adopted or are considering 30 km/h limits for residential streets, and recent surveys show strong public support (≈ 66%) for lower speed limits, including among Metro Vancouver residents;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT that Council direct City of Langley staff to prepare a report exploring the reduction of local street speed limits, providing Council with sufficient information and context to make a well-informed decision.

9.b

Public Release of a Motion from the March 23, 2026 Closed Meeting

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Arts, Recreation, Culture & Heritage Committee – Term Ongoing:
1. Lana Kirkwood, Member representing the Indigenous Community
2. Liam McCarney, Youth Member Representative

THAT the names of the appointees be released to the public.

10.

CORRESPONDENCE

Also See Consent Agenda

10.a

Metro 2050 Type 2 Proposed Amendment, Bylaw No. 1451, 2026 – City of Maple Ridge (North 256 Street Industrial Lands Area Plan)

Chair Hurley, Metro Vancouver Board

10.b

Metro 2050 Type 2 Proposed Amendment – City of Surrey (Hazelmere)

Chair Hurley, Metro Vancouver Board

11.

ADJOURNMENT

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the meeting adjourn.