Here is a summary of the Township of Langley Council Meeting on October 6, 2025, with a focus on items relevant to Strong Towns Langley. In a significant start to the meeting, Council voted to amend the agenda and defer several key items previously highlighted. Both **Report 25-160 (TransLink 2026 Funding Requests)**, concerning over $7.2 million in applications, and **Report 25-157 (Willoughby and Willowbrook Major Road and Active Transportation Projects)**, which proposed $6.28 million for engineering design of major roadworks and active transport, were deferred to the October 20, 2025, meeting. This means that discussion and decisions on these major transportation expenditures did not take place. **Pedestrian Safety Initiatives Move Forward** Pedestrian and traffic safety saw considerable attention and decisive action. Following a delegation from residents about the lack of traffic controls at 224 Street and 56 Avenue, Council voted to advance **Notice of Motion O.1** from the end of the agenda. The motion, brought by Councillor Kunst, directs staff to prepare a report on safety improvements along 224 Street, specifically requesting a traffic safety assessment and the consideration of painted crosswalks. The motion carried unanimously. Similarly, a delegation regarding safety concerns at Murrayville’s Historic 5 Corners, which highlighted its confusing five-way intersection and proximity to a daycare and schools, was referred to staff for a report. The delegation requested traffic calming measures like speed bumps and a reduced speed limit. This referral also passed unanimously. **Major Unscheduled Capital Spending on LED Screens Approved** The most substantial financial decisions of the meeting came from an unscheduled series of motions following a staff presentation on the Township’s aging LED video displays and audio systems. While the presentation was on the agenda, the subsequent motions to approve funding were not. Council approved six separate motions authorizing a total of **$4,885,000 in immediate capital spending** for new and replacement screens and audio systems. The funding was drawn primarily from the "Prior Year Surplus" and the Capital Project Reserve, bypassing the typical 2026 budget process. The approved projects include: * $2,190,000 for the Langley Event Centre (LEC) Arena Bowl video screen. * $1,250,000 for the Willoughby Stadium exterior video screen. * $525,000 for a video screen at the new LEC arenas. * $465,000 for the McLeod Athletic Park video screen and sound system. * $200,000 for the Aldergrove Community Centre water park exterior screen. * $255,000 for the Willoughby Stadium permanent sound system. All motions passed, though Councillor Richter voted in opposition to the new arenas screen and the McLeod Park screen, after questioning the process, lifespan of the assets, and lack of a dedicated reserve fund. **Development and Land Use Updates** The **Official Community Plan and Rezoning application (F.1)** for 40 townhouse units at 20354 – 71A Avenue was given first and second reading. As noted in the agenda, development prerequisites for this project include road dedications, potential road widenings, and greenways. The motion carried, with Councillor Richter opposed, and the application will now proceed to a Public Hearing. Council also received two competing visions for the future of the **Historic Berry Farm**. One delegation proposed a community farm model focused on food security, incubator plots for new farmers, and education. A second delegation proposed a large-scale fair and exhibition ground with equine events and a potential rodeo. Council referred both proposals to staff to prepare a report that explores options for the site, directing that any use should celebrate agricultural history and strengthen food security. The motion for the staff report carried unanimously. **Other Notable Decisions** * A motion directing staff to bring the draft **Transportation and Mobility Strategy** to Council for consideration *before* further public consultation carried, with Councillor Richter opposed. The stated intent was to allow Council to provide input before the draft is presented as something Council supports. * Council unanimously approved a motion to create a new **Redwoods Golf Course Reserve and Council Policy**, a measure aimed at improving long-term financial management of the Township-owned asset. * Council unanimously objected to a proposed 62-meter Telus telecommunication tower in Glen Valley, siding with a resident delegation that cited land use conflicts with the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) and a flawed consultation process.