REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Monday, January 26, 2026

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

Council Chambers, Langley City Hall

20399 Douglas Crescent

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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 January 26, 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 January 12, 2026

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting held on January 12, 2026 be adopted as circulated.

3.a.2

Special (Pre-Closed) Meeting Minutes from January 12, 2026

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the minutes of the special (pre-closed) meeting held on January 12, 2026 be adopted as circulated.

3.a.3

Special Meeting Minutes from January 12, 2026

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the minutes of the special meeting held on January 12, 2026, be adopted as circulated.

3.b

Correspondence

3.b.1

Provincial Response - Establishing Langley City as a Heart and Hearth Community

Province of BC - Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs

4.

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

See Consent Agenda

5.

COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS

5.a

Upcoming Regular Meetings

February 9, 2026
February 23, 2026

5.b

Council Advisory Bodies Update

6.

BYLAWS

6.a

Bylaw 3316 - Housing Agreement Bylaw

First, second and third reading of a bylaw to enter into a housing agreement under Section 483 of the Local Government Act, with the Church of the Nazarene Canada, at 19991 49 Avenue, 19990 50 Avenue, and 4951-4975 & 4991 200 Street.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the bylaw cited as "Housing Agreement Bylaw, 2025, No. 3316" be read a first, second and third time.

6.b

Bylaw 3327 - Fees & Charges Amendment (Addition of Tree Protection and Management Application Fees)

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 "Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2010, No. 2837, Amendment No. 38, 2026, No. 3327" be read a first, second and third time.

6.c

Bylaw 3328 - MTI Bylaw Amendment (Addition of fines schedule -Tree Protection and Management Bylaw)

First, second and third reading of a bylaw to to amend the Municipal Ticket Information System related to the Tree Protection and Management Bylaw.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the bylaw cited as "Municipal Ticket Information System Bylaw, 2011, No. 2846, Amendment No. 22, 2026, No. 3328" be read a first, second and third time.

6.d

Liquor Primary Rezoning Application RZ 04-25 Langley Senior Resource & Recreation Centre

Report dated: January 15, 2026
From: Deputy Director of Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the report dated January 15, 2026 and titled, “Liquor Primary Rezoning Application RZ 04-25 - Langley Senior Resource & Recreation Centre - 20605 – 51B Avenue”, be received for information.

6.d.1

Bylaw 3329 - Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 222

First and second reading of a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw to allow liquor primary use in the Langley Senior Resource & Recreation Centre located at 20605 – 51B Avenue.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the bylaw cited as "Zoning Bylaw 1996, No. 2100 Amendment No. 222, 2026, No. 3329" be read a first and second time.

7.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

7.a

Appointment of Chief Election Officer and Deputy Chief Election Officer for 2026 General Local Election

Report dated: January 12, 2026
From: Corporate Officer

RECOMMENDATION:

1. THAT pursuant to Section 58(1) of the Local Government Act, Kelly Kenney be appointed Chief Election Officer for the 2026 General Local Election; and
2. THAT Paula Kusack be appointed Deputy Chief Election Officer for the 2026 General Local Election.

7.b

Approval of Development Permit No. 10-24

20622 Langley Bypass

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the presentation from the applicant for Development Permit No. 10-24, be received for information.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT Development Permit No. 10-24 to accommodate a 1,510.6m2 expansion to an existing automotive dealership at 20622 Langley Bypass be approved.

7.c

Contract Award – Animal Control and Sheltering Services

Report dated: January 22, 2026
From: Deputy Chief Administrative Officer

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT Council award the Request for Proposal RFP2025-018 – Animal Control and Sheltering Services to the Langley Animal Protection Society.

8.

OTHER BUSINESS

8.a

Motions/Notices of Motion

8.a.1

Strengthening Accountability and Alignment in Regional Representation (Metro Vancouver) - Councillor White

RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS municipalities are responsible for ensuring that all representatives appointed to external agencies, including the Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD), act in a manner aligned with the policy direction established by their respective municipal councils;

AND WHEREAS the Community Charter requires that councils establish clear procedures for decision‑making and accountability at the municipal level, including how council positions are adopted and communicated through appointed representatives;

AND WHEREAS Metro Vancouver decisions—including regional utility rates, regional Development Cost Charges (DCCs), and major capital projects—have direct operational, financial, and planning implications for member municipalities;

AND WHEREAS consistent alignment between a municipality’s council direction and the voting behaviour of its appointed regional representatives strengthens accountability, transparency, and public confidence in regional governance;

AND WHEREAS the volume, complexity, and financial impacts of Metro Vancouver agendas require systematic review and structured municipal oversight to ensure local interests are fully understood and represented;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT
1. Council direct staff to develop a draft “Metro Voting Alignment Policy” that formally establishes:

• A requirement that the City’s appointed Metro Vancouver representative(s) seek and follow the majority direction of Council on matters identified as having material financial, land‑use, infrastructure, or strategic implications for the City;
• A process for Council to identify such matters in advance of Metro Vancouver Board and Committee meetings;
• A reporting framework for the representative(s) to summarize key votes, outcomes, and regional decisions following each Metro Vancouver meeting;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT

2. Council establish a Standing Committee on Regional Affairs, with terms of reference to include:

• Reviewing upcoming Metro Vancouver Board and Committee agendas to identify items of municipal significance;
• Providing recommended positions or options for Council consideration in advance of regional votes;
• Monitoring and reporting on regional initiatives, studies, capital plans, and regulatory changes affecting the municipality;
• Maintaining a formal record of major Metro Vancouver decisions relevant to the City’s financial plan, development framework, infrastructure obligations, and long‑term strategy.

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT

3. Staff report back within 60 days with:

• A draft Metro Voting Alignment Policy;
• Draft Terms of Reference for the Standing Committee on Regional Affairs;
• Any recommended updates to the Procedure Bylaw required to support these measures;
• An outline of administrative processes needed to implement the above.

9.

CORRESPONDENCE

See Consent Agenda

10.

ADJOURNMENT

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the meeting adjourn.