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REGULAR MEETING OF
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
Monday, January 19, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Fraser River Presentation Theatre
th
4 Floor, 20338 – 65 Avenue, Langley, BC

MINUTES
PRESENT: Mayor Green

Councillors J. Bateman, B. Dornan, S. Ferguson, M. Kositsky, B. Long, K. Richter,

and G. Ward

M. Bakken, P. Catlin, R. Seifi, H. Tsikayi, and C. Wright

S. Palmer

A. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1. Regular Council Meeting – January 12, 2009

Moved by Councillor Bateman,

Seconded by Councillor Ward,
That Council adopt the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting held
January 12, 2009.
CARRIED

Mayor Green acknowledge members of the Youth Commission observing the

Regular Council meeting proceedings.

Councillor Long entered the meeting at 7:01 p.m.

B. PRESENTATIONS

C. DELEGATIONS (UP TO 5 DELEGATIONS)

1. Paul Houweling
File 0550-07

Paul Houweling appeared before Council to discuss simple democratic justice

concerning 1034 - 264 Street and RCMP file 2002 #11526. He commented on
financial and legal proceedings he is currently experiencing and the improper hold of
his property. He asked that Council direct the RCMP to allow Mr. Houweling to
obtain his property located at 1034 – 264 Street.
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C. DELEGATIONS (UP TO 5 DELEGATIONS)

2. David Esworthy
Langley Spirit of B.C. Community Committee
File 0550-07

David Esworthy appeared before Council to discuss the 2008/2009 work review and
request support for the Langley Spirit of B.C. Community Committee. He advised
that the BC 150 celebrations brought in $1.3 Million dollars into the Langley’s. He
noted that the committee works with Tourism Langley to promote visitors to Langley
as their “home away from home”. He added that their website is active, receiving
many hits from Canada and other countries such as Germany, France, India,
Russian Federation, Australia, Italy, and Spain. He stated that Spirit of BC Week will
be held February 6 – 14, 2009 featuring many events, as well as a special “One
Year Countdown to the 2010 Olympics” event on February 12, 2009.

He noted that the Langley Spirit of BC Community Committee respectfully requests

that the Township of Langley approve a grant in the amount of $50,000 which will,
with the City of Langley’s proportional contribution, ensure viability for the term of
May 2009 to 2010 and beyond. This will help to promote opportunities for Langley
residents and businesses and continue to develop the services of Volunteer
Langley.

AMENDMENT

Moved by Councillor Bateman,

Seconded by Councillor Kositksy,
That Council approve a grant in the amount of $50,000 for the Langley Spirit of B.C.
Community Committee.

REFERRAL

Moved by Councillor Bateman,

Seconded by Councillor Kositsky,
That the above motions be referred to “Other Business”.
CARRIED

3. William Mozell
File 0550-07

William Mozell appeared before Council to discuss the Brown Road Pit Expansion
(240 Street and 68 Avenue) and Provincial Government proposal for open mine pit
to extract gravel for the Gateway Project. He commented that he had concerns
relative to private wells in the area should the proposal proceed, specifically water
quality and groundwater protection, environmental implications, and compensation.
He advised that area residents had written to the Province stating their opposition to
the proposal and he then requested Council to support them in urging the Province
to relocate the project.
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C. DELEGATIONS (UP TO 5 DELEGATIONS)

4. Rebecca McDiarmid
File 0550-07

Rebecca McDiarmid appeared before Council to discuss 240 Street and 68 Avenue
gravel extraction and danger to the Hopington Aquifer. She commented that she
had concerns relative to noise, dust, water quantity and quality, lack of public
information, and devaluation of property should the open gravel mining pit proceed.
She requested Council revoke approval for the project and acquire the land for the
Township for park use.

5. Bob and Marian Moats

File 0550-07

Marian Moats appeared on behalf of her husband before Council to discuss Brown
Pit re-opening and gravel extraction. She stated that she was opposed to the
proposal and stated concerns relative to water quality and quantity, fill type,
drainage, disruption of agriculture use of land, and protection of wildlife habitat
should the project proceed. She requested Council to support the community
opposing the re-opening and gravel extraction of Brown Pit.

6. Karren Winther
File 0550-07

Karren Winther appeared before Council to discuss proposal to re-open Brown’s Pit
for gravel extraction to be used for 216 Street overpass. She commented that she
had concerns relative to water quality and quantity, compensation, degree and
magnitude of gravel extraction, damage to Hopington Aquifer, and devaluation of
property. She noted the lack of opportunity for public input and requested Council’s
support in opposing this project.

7. Faith Dahl
File 0550-07

Faith Dahl appeared before Council to discuss the proposal by the Provincial
Government for opening a new mine for gravel extraction at Brown Pit, a highly
sensitive area of the Hopington Aquifer. She commented that her family runs an
organic-based farm in the area. She advised that she had concerns relative to
damage of Hopington Aquifer, water quality and supply, quality of living, wildlife
habitat protection, increased traffic, and property devaluation. .

D. REPORTS TO COUNCIL

E. BYLAWS FOR FIRST AND SECOND READING

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F. BYLAWS FOR FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING

1. Township of Langley Procedure Bylaw 1997 No. 3694 Amendment

Bylaw 2009 No. 4717
Bylaw No. 4717
Report 09-08
File CORPADM 0550-01

Moved by Councillor Ward,

Seconded by Councillor Kositsky,
That Council give first, second, and third reading to Township of Langley Procedure
Bylaw 1997 No. 3694 Amendment Bylaw 2009 No. 4717.
CARRIED

Councillors Bateman, Dornan and Ferguson opposed

G. BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION AT THIRD READING

H. BYLAWS FOR FINAL ADOPTION

1. Rezoning Application No. 100318

(Canada Bread Ltd.)
Bylaw 4701
Report 08-164
File CD 08-11-0045

Moved by Councillor Ferguson,

Seconded by Councillor Bateman,
That Council give final reading to “Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw 1987 No. 2500
Amendment (Canada Bread Ltd.) Bylaw 2008 No. 4701”.
CARRIED

2. Rezoning Application RZ100314

(Green / Langton Projects)
Bylaw No. 4692
Report 08-136
File CD 10-32-0080

Moved by Councillor Ferguson,

Seconded by Councillor Bateman
That Council give final reading to “Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw 1987 No. 2500
Amendment (LANGTON) Bylaw 2008 No. 4692”.
CARRIED

I. CORRESPONDENCE

J. ASSOCIATIONS, AGENCIES AND OTHER GOVERNMENT ITEMS

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K. MAYOR’S REPORT

1. Mayor Green reported that he has met with a variety of residents on a variety of
needs and concerns. He advised that he attended meetings regarding the
Aldergrove Border Crossing, the 2010 BC Summer Games Nominating Committee,
and Finance Committee, as well as many others in the course of his duties.

He stated that he had resigned his position as a Financial Investment Advisor to

devote time and energy to his role as Mayor of the Township of Langley.

L. METRO VANCOUVER REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT

M. ITEMS FROM PRIOR MEETINGS

N. ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION FROM SPECIAL

CLOSED MEETINGS

1. The following information was brought forward from the January 12, 2009
Special Closed meeting:

Community Member Appointments to the South Fraser Family Court and Youth
Justice Committee

That Council appoint Michael Jackstien to South Fraser Family Court and Youth Justice
Committee for a 2 year term commencing January 2009 to December 31, 2010.

O. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

P. ITEMS HAVING PRIOR NOTICE OF MOTION

Q. OTHER BUSINESS

1. Mufford Crescent / Glover Road Overpass

Moved by Councillor Richter,

Seconded by Councillor Long,
Whereas the Mufford/Glover Overpass is a significant development and financial
project, and all of Council should hear from the public on this matter; therefore

Be it resolved that a public hearing style of Council meeting be held following the
open houses so that all members of Council can hear from the residents.
CARRIED

Councillor Kositsky opposed

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Q. OTHER BUSINESS

2. Mufford Crescent / Glover Road

Moved by Councillor Kositsky,

Seconded by Councillor Long,
Whereas a lot of time, energy and money has been spent on trying to address the
traffic safety issues surrounding the T-intersection at Mufford Crescent and
Highway 10; and

Whereas Langley Township has been preparing various options to take to the public
for consideration and review, including presentations to Council from citizen groups
and individuals; and

Whereas all of those options involve using farmland and sensitive environmental
areas; and

Whereas the Township of Langley will be facing critical financial challenges due to
the global economic downturn - and the federal and provincial governments are
talking about looming deficits, forcing local governments to carefully evaluate their
priorities; and

Whereas the majority of the traffic safety problems and congestion at the
T-intersection are caused by having two railway crossings too close together;

Be it resolved that Langley Township Council direct staff for safety purposes to close
the T-intersection at Mufford Crescent, such as putting up proper fencing along the
tracks and/or cement blocks to impede traffic; and

That Mufford Crescent become a local traffic only road, making it safer for existing
businesses to operate, with a cul-de-sac created (as necessary) west of the train
tracks; and

That any Township of Langley funds currently set aside for the proposed Mufford
overpass and new road project be directed to improvements to 208 Street from the
62 Avenue border with the City to 96 Avenue, where there will be connections with
the Golden Ears Bridge; and

That the 208 Street upgrade also include completing the 208 Street/Highway #1
overpass by:
(a) expanding it to four lanes; and
(b) creating on and off ramps, if feasible; and

That the Township of Langley apply for funding to both the Provincial Government
Gateway Project, TransLink and any federal government infrastructure grants for the
improvements to 208 Street and highway interchange.
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Q. OTHER BUSINESS

REFERRAL

Moved by Councillor Long,

Seconded by Councillor Richter,
That Council refer the matter to staff to arrange a presentation and workshop as
soon as possible to discuss and prioritize the Township of Langley’s transportation
issues and include suggestions contained in the motions and staff’s direction to date.
DEFEATED

Mayor Green and Councillors Bateman, Dornan, Ferguson, and Ward opposed

DEFERRAL

Moved by Councillor Richter,

Seconded by Councillor Kositsky,
That the matter be deferred until after the Public Hearing.
DEFEATED

Mayor Green and Councillors Bateman, Dornan, Ferguson, and Ward opposed

The question was called on the Main Motion, and it was

DEFEATED

Mayor Green and Councillors Bateman, Dornan, Ferguson, Richter, and Ward
opposed

3. David Esworthy
Langley Spirit of B.C. Community Committee
File 0550-07

Moved by Councillor Bateman,

Seconded by Councillor Kositksy,
That Council approve a grant in the amount of $50,000 for the Langley Spirit of B.C.
Community Committee.

REFERRAL

Moved by Councillor Kositsky,

Seconded by Councillor Richter,
That the matter be referred to the grants process.
CARRIED

Councillors Bateman and Ward opposed

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Q. OTHER BUSINESS

4. Councillor Richter provided the following Notice of Motion for consideration at the
next Regular Council meeting:

Paul Houweling

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

5. Councillor Richter provided the following Notice of Motion for consideration at the
next Regular Council meeting:

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.

6. Councillor Kositsky provided the following Notice of Motion for consideration at the
next Regular Council meeting:

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.

7. Councillor Kositsky provided the following Notice of Motion for consideration at the
next Regular Council meeting:

Emergency Response

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;
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Q. OTHER BUSINESS

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.

8. Councillor Kositsky provided the following Notice of Motion for consideration:

Langley Express Bus

Moved by Councillor Kositsky,

Seconded by Councillor Ferguson,
Whereas TransLink is holding a special transportation summit on Saturday,
January 24, 2009; and

Whereas there is a great need for improved transit service to Langley (especially
now with the closure of the Pattulo Bridge); and

Whereas on Thursday, January 15, 2009 returning to Langley by #502 bus to

Aldergrove in late afternoon, I experienced three buses #502 (1 to Brookswood)
being very close together on the same route, stopping at every Surrey stop, with
standing room only; therefore

Be it resolved that the Township of Langley formally request TransLink to

immediately start a “Langley Express” bus during peak hours, similar to those
provided to South Delta from the Ladner Exchange, South Surrey Park & Ride, and
Richmond; and

That service operate from Surrey Central or King George Skytrain Station direct to
Langley Centre in a similar fashion as the above routes.
CARRIED

R. ADDITIONAL DELEGATIONS
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S. TERMINATE

Moved by Councillor Bateman,

Seconded by Councillor Dornan,
That the meeting terminate at 9:31 p.m.
CARRIED

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

Mayor

Deputy Township Clerk