REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Monday, March 09, 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 9, 2026 regular agenda be adopted as circulated.

3.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

A Committee of the Whole meeting provides Council a greater opportunity to speak to and debate specific agenda items.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT Council commence the Committee of the Whole.

3.a

Proposed Updates to the Development Application Procedures Bylaw (Information Item)

Presented by:
Carl Johannsen, Director of Development Services
Anton Metalnikov, Senior Planner

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the presentation titled "Development Application Procedures Bylaw Proposed Update" be received for information.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the Committee rise and report.

4.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Ratification of recommendations as required.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the following recommendation from the Committee of the Whole be ratified:

THAT the presentation titled "Development Application Procedures Bylaw Proposed Update" be received for information.

5.

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:

5.a

Adoption of Minutes

5.a.1

Regular Meeting Minutes from January 26 and February 9, 2026

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the minutes of the regular meetings held on January 26 and February 9, 2026 be adopted as circulated.

5.a.2

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

RECOMMENDATION:

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

5.a.3

Special Meeting Minutes from January 19, 26 and February 2, 2026

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the minutes of the special meetings held on January 19, 26 and February 2, 2026 be adopted as circulated.

5.a.4

Public Hearing Minutes from February 9, 2026

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the minutes of the public hearing held on February 9, 2026 be adopted as circulated. 

5.b

Bylaws

5.b.1

Bylaw 3300 - Zoning Bylaw, 2025, No. 3300

Final reading of the City's new Zoning Bylaw.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the bylaw cited as "City of Langley Zoning Bylaw, 2025, No. 3300" be read a final time.

5.c

Correspondence

5.c.1

Request for Official Endorsement of “Forestry is a Solution”

BC Council of Forest Industries

5.c.2

Advocacy for Funding Support for the 2026 BC Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupon Program

BC Association of Farmers' Markets

6.

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

See Consent Agenda

7.

DELEGATIONS

7.a

Proposal for a Permanent Public Memorial for Those Affected by the Toxic Drug Crisis

Daniel Snyder, Lisa Weih, Arianna Wingfield, Langley Community Action Team

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the delegation from the Langley Community Action Team regarding the Proposal for a Permanent Public Memorial for Those Affected by the Toxic Drug Crisis be received for information.

7.b

2025 UBCM Resolution: calling on the Province to establish an Indigenous-led, cross-sectoral Housing Alliance

Virtual Attendance:
James Bourque, Nizar Laarif, Aboriginal Housing Management Association

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the delegation from the Aboriginal Housing Management Association regarding the 2025 UBCM Resolution: calling on the Province to establish an Indigenous-led, cross-sectoral Housing Alliance be received for information.

8.

COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS

8.a

Upcoming Regular Meetings

March 23, 2026
April 13, 2026

8.b

Council Advisory Bodies Update

9.

BYLAWS

9.a

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

First, second and third 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 first, second and third time.

9.b

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

First, second and third 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 first, second and third time.

9.c

Bylaw 3332 - Municipal Ticket Information System Bylaw Amendment

First, second and third 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."

9.d

Bylaw 3296 - Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 215

Final reading of a bylaw to rezone the properties located at 20815 45A Avenue & 4560, 4570 and 4580 208 Street  from RS1 Single Family Residential Zone to CD104 Comprehensive Development Zone to permit a 26-unit townhome development.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the bylaw cited as "Zoning Bylaw 1996, No. 2100 Amendment No. 215, 2025, No. 3296" be read a final time.

9.d.1

Development Permit No. 07-24 Approval

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT Development Permit No. 07-24 to permit the development of a 26-unit townhome development at 20815 45A Avenue & 4560, 4570 and 4580 208 Street be approved.

10.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

10.a

Development Permit No. 05-25 Approval

Presentation from the applicant.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the presentation regarding Development Permit No. 05-25 (5721 Production Way) from the applicant be received for information.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT Development Permit No. 05-25 to permit the development of a light industrial and self-storage development with a total floor area of approximately 19,717 m2 at the property located at 5721 Production Way, be approved.

10.b

2025 Ottawa Mission Summary

Report dated: March 4, 2026
From: Mayor Pachal

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT Council receive the Ottawa Mission Summary report dated March 4, 2026 for information.

11.

OTHER BUSINESS

11.a

Motions/Notices of Motion

11.b

Public Release of a Motion from the January 26, 2026 Closed Meeting

RECOMMENDATION:

The following motion was approved for public release at the January 26, 2026 Closed Meeting:

THAT the following individuals be appointed to the respective Advisory Body for the indicated term:

Accessibility Advisory Committee – Term Ongoing:
Carolina Morales, Community Member at Large

1. Robert Bordt, Member representative of a person with disabilities; or an individual who supports persons with disabilities
2. Kevin O’Coin, Member representative of a person with disabilities; or an individual who supports persons with disabilities
3. Steven Chappell Member representative of a person with disabilities; or an individual who supports persons with disabilities

Advisory Design Panel – One (1) year term:

1. Rollin Fox, Resident Member at Large
2. Michael Watibini, Member at Large

Arts, Recreation, Culture & Heritage Committee – Term Ongoing:

1. Toqa Abu Alkas, Member from a local multi-cultural organization
2. Andrew Palmer, Member from the community-at-large
3. Sandy Dimond, Member representing the Langley performing arts community
4. Ronald Trainor, Member from the community-at-large.

Board of Variance – Three (3) year term:

1. Andrew Evidnsen, Board Member at Large
2. Tom Louie, Board Member at Large

Crime Prevention Committee – Term Ongoing:

1. Andrew Flitton, Member at Large
2. Taida Nai Shuro, Member at Large
3. Travis Woolf, Member Representing Social Services

Environmental Sustainability Committee – Term Ongoing:

1. Jon Patrick Rainer Fehrenbacher, Member at Large
2. Thiago Larangeira, Member at Large
3. Owen MacGregor, Post-secondary Institution Representative

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

12.

CORRESPONDENCE

See Consent Agenda

13.

ADJOURNMENT

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the meeting adjourn.