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REGULAR MEETING OF
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Fraser River Presentation Theatre
4th Floor, 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley, BC

AGENDA

A. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Regular Council Meeting - January 19, 2009

Recommendation that Council adopt the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held January 19, 2009.
January 19, 2009 Regular Minutes.pdf

B. PRESENTATIONS

C. DELEGATIONS (UP TO 5 DELEGATIONS)

D. REPORTS TO COUNCIL

E. BYLAWS FOR FIRST AND SECOND READING

F. BYLAWS FOR FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING

1. Permanent Road Closure, Highway Dedication Removal 101 Avenue / 207 Street (Township of
Langley)

Recommendation that Council give first, second and third readings to Highway Closing and Dedication
Removal (Township) Bylaw 2009 No. 4721.

Clerk's Note: No Council report is attached as this is a property matter.

Bylaw 4721 Road Closure.pdf

G. BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION AT THIRD READING

H. BYLAWS FOR FINAL ADOPTION

1. Rezoning Application No. 100211 (Randhawa)
Bylaw No. 4420
Report 05-106
File CD 08-35-0234

Recommendation that Council give final reading to “Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw 1987 No. 2500
Amendment (Randhawa) Bylaw 2005 No. 4420”.

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Recommendation that Council give final reading to “Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw 1987 No. 2500
Amendment (Randhawa) Bylaw 2005 No. 4420”.

Explanation - Bylaw No. 4420

Bylaw No. 4420 rezones 0.21ha (0.52 acres) of land located at 20693 - 90A Avenue from Suburban
Residential Zone SR-2 to Residential Zone R-1D to facilitate two additional single family residential lots.

Clerk's Note: Please note that all development prerequisites listed in the Community Development Division report to
Council of June 13, 2005 attached to the Bylaw have been satisfactorily addressed. The Public Hearing for the Bylaw was
held July 18, 2005 with third reading given on July 25, 2005. In accordance with Council policy, staff advise that the public
hearing for the Bylaw was held more than a year prior to the proposed final reading date. Resolution of the development
prerequisites was on going and the on-site rezoning signs remained in place.

Bylaw 4420 Randhawa.pdf

2. Township of Langley Procedure Bylaw 1997 No. 3694
Amendment Bylaw 2009 No. 4717
Bylaw No. 4717
Report 09-08
File CORPADM 0550-01

Recommendation that Council give final reading to "Township of Langley Procedure Bylaw 1997 No. 3694
Amendment Bylaw 2009 No. 4717".

Explanation – Bylaw No. 4717

Bylaw No. 4717 amends the Township of Langley Procedure Bylaw by amending commencement times for
regular meetings of Council from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Procedure Bylaw 4717.pdf

I. CORRESPONDENCE

J. ASSOCIATIONS, AGENCIES AND OTHER GOVERNMENT ITEMS

K. MAYOR'S REPORT

L. METRO VANCOUVER REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT

M. ITEMS FROM PRIOR MEETINGS

N. ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION FROM SPECIAL CLOSED MEETINGS

The following information was brought forward from the January 19, 2009 Special Closed Council Meeting:

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1. Vancouver Fraser Port Authority Board of Directors Appointment

That Helen Sparkes be reappointed to the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority Board of Directors.

Section 90(1) (a) Personnel

2. Greater Vancouver Regional District Municipal Directors -

Appointment of Alternate

That Councillor Long be appointed as an Alternate to the Greater Vancouver Regional District Municipal
Directors for the interim period while Councillor Fox is away.

Section 90(1) (a) Personnel

O. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

P. ITEMS HAVING PRIOR NOTICE OF MOTION

Q. OTHER BUSINESS

At the January 19, 2009 Regular Meeting of Council Councillor Richter provided the following Notice of Motions:
1. Paul Houweling

That Council refer Mr. Houweling’s delegation request to the RCMP to address his concerns as best as they
can.

2. Brown's Pit

Whereas opening the Brown’s Pit for gravel extraction will create considerable difficulties in the surrounding
neighbourhood and could significantly and adversely impact water quality and quantity in the Hopington
aquifer; therefore

Be it resolved that the material from the Brown’s Pit delegations of January 19, 2009 be referred to staff for
a report and a recommended action plan to stop the re-opening of this pit for gravel extraction.

At the January 19, 2009 Regular Meeting of Council Councillor Kositsky provided the following Notice of
Motions:

3. Metro Vancouver Board of Directors

Whereas representation on the Metro Vancouver (Greater Vancouver Regional District) Board of Directors
increases when a community passes the 100,000 mark in population; and

Whereas UBCM now lists the Township of Langley as having a population of 100,575 people calculated
using population estimates (December 2007 release) provided by BC STATS, the central statistical agency
of the Province of British Columbia;

Be it resolved that the Township of Langley formally apply to the regional district to increase its
representation on the Board of Directors.

4. Emergency Response

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Whereas members of Council expressed concern at the January 12, 2009 Council meetings regarding the
service provided by our emergency personnel during the snow and flood period of December 13, 2008 to
January 12, 2009; and

Whereas there were no representatives in the Council Chamber to respond to remarks and questions;

Be it resolved that Township of Langley Council direct staff to write to the heads of police, fire and
ambulance services in the Township of Langley requesting a written report from each party and asking for
comments on:

• Any emergency incidents which occurred during this period;

• What challenges were experienced due to road conditions;
• What suggestions they can offer for improvements and coordination between public works and emergency
services.

R. ADDITIONAL DELEGATIONS

S. TERMINATE

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