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SPECIAL MEETING OF
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
Monday, February 9, 2009 at 3:00 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, C. Corfe, P. Crawford, D. Leavers, R. Seifi, H. Tsikayi,

J. Winslade and C. Wright
S. Palmer

A. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1. Special Council Meeting – February 2, 2009

Moved by Councillor Long,

Seconded by Councillor Bateman,
That Council adopt the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held
February 2, 2009.
CARRIED

B. APPROVAL OF DELEGATION REQUESTS TO APPEAR AT THE 4:00 P.M.

SPECIAL MEETING

Moved by Councillor Long,

Seconded by Councillor Ferguson,
That Council approve the following delegation requests to appear at the 4:00 p.m.
Special Meeting:

1. Gary Pooni, Brook & Associates Inc.

2. John Davidson, dysarchitecture
3. Joe Zaccaria
CARRIED
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B. APPROVAL OF DELEGATION REQUESTS TO APPEAR AT THE 4:00 P.M.

SPECIAL MEETING

1. Gary Pooni, Brook & Associates Inc.

File 0550-07

Request by Gary Pooni, Brook & Associates Inc. to appear as a delegation to

discuss the Jericho Sub-Neighbourhood Plan.

2. John Davidson,
dysarchitecture
File 0550-07

Request by John Davidson, dysarchitecture to appear as a delegation to discuss the

Jericho Sub-Neighbourhood Plan.

3. Joe Zaccaria
File 0550-07

Request by Joe Zaccaria, to appear as a delegation to discuss the Walnut Grove

shooting incident and public safety in our community.

MOTION TO RESOLVE INTO SPECIAL CLOSED MEETING

Moved by Councillor Bateman,

Seconded by Councillor Ferguson,
That Council now resolve into a Special Closed Meeting according to Section 90 of
the Community Charter for discussion of the following items identified under
Section 90:

Item G.1. – Section 90(1) (g) Litigation

AMENDMENT

Moved by Councillor Bateman,

Seconded by Councillor Ferguson,
That the agenda be amended by adding the following thereto:
Item G.2. – Section 90(1) (k) Negotiations; and
Section 90(2) (b) Intergovernmental Relations.
CARRIED

MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED

The question was called on the Main Motion, as Amended, and it was
CARRIED

MEETING RECESSED

The meeting recessed at 3:01 p.m.

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MEETING RECONVENED

The meeting reconvened at 4:00 p.m.

Councillors Kositsky and Richter entered the meeting at 4:00 p.m.

The agenda order was varied.

B. DELEGATIONS

3. Joe Zaccaria
File 0550-07

Joe Zaccaria appeared as a delegation to discuss the Walnut Grove shooting

incident and public safety. He commented that he runs an international security
company and noted that criminals have a total disregard and disrespect for citizens
and law enforcement. He then spoke regarding his experience in public/private
security law in North America and abroad and noted that he had developed a study
and digitized environment incorporating predictive profiling and criminal eradication
based on intelligence. He stated that he will reach out to engage provincial leaders
for structure resources and prudent process to assist with the eradication of gang
violence. He proposed that Council issue letters to the federal and provincial
Attorney Generals, the BC Solicitor General, and MLA’s to encourage a wider
approach in the coordination of professional resources to combat gang violence.

The original agenda order then resumed.

1. Gary Pooni, Brook & Associates Inc.

File 0550-07

Gary Pooni and Parham Mahboubi, Brook & Associates Inc. appeared as a
delegation to discuss the Jericho Sub-Neighbourhood Plan. Gary Pooni provided an
update on the Jericho sub-neighbourhood plan update and noted that the proposed
land use concept is for a 37-acre health care cooperative, including trails, recreation,
and shopping. He noted that the land use concept and general layout of the SNP
has been refined and the project would be before Council by summer of 2009 for
Council’s consideration.

Parham Mahboubi then spoke to the project noting that design charrette workshops
and technical meetings had been held over 2008 with Township staff. He noted that
the vision is to create a healthy, sustainable and complete neighbourhood for active
adults, retirees, and seniors planning with “aging in place” and health care co-op.

2. John Davidson, dysarchitecture

File 0550-07

John Davidson, lead architect, dysarchitecture appeared as a delegation to discuss

the Jericho Sub-Neighbourhood Plan. He commented that the proposed project
would be situated in the area of 199 Street west; 202A Street east; centred on
200 Street, north at 88 Avenue to 76 Avenue to the south. He noted that the project
would be a mixed-use community, featuring a combination of residential,
commercial, recreational, and social activities to provide residential opportunities for
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B. DELEGATIONS

a range of people from families without children, some with children, active adults,
seniors, and retirees. He added that there is potential for a pedestrian crossing to
the new Langley Events Centre at 78B Avenue. He noted that the requisite
30 meter buffering along Latimer Creek as required by the Department of Fisheries
and Oceans would be provided.

MOTION

Moved by Councillor Bateman,

Seconded by Councillor Ferguson.
That Council endorse the proponent’s Jericho Sub-Neighbourhood Plan going
forward for public consultation.
CARRIED

Councillor Richter opposed

C. PRESENTATIONS

Councillor Ferguson left the meeting at 4:52 p.m. and rejoined the meeting at
4:55 p.m.

1. Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy

R. Seifi, Director, Community Development, provided a presentation regarding

Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) in support of Report No. 09-11.
He noted that the RGS provides for protection and enhancement of the environment,

P. Crawford, Manager, Long Range Planning, commented that RGS goals are to
create a compact urban area, support a sustainable economy, protect green zone,
develop complete and resilient communities, and support sustainable transportation
choices. He noted Langley issues include green zone mapping, ALR exclusion
process, municipal town centres, offices (Carvolth Business Park), density
guidelines for rural areas, transit to Aldergrove, and municipal autonomy/regional
regulation.

Councillor Long left the meeting at 5:11 p.m. and rejoined the meeting at 5:12 p.m.

D. REPORTS TO COUNCIL

1. Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy

Report 09-11
File CD 6540-20

Moved by Councillor Long,

Seconded by Councillor Ward,
That Council receive this report entitled “Metro Vancouver Regional Growth
Strategy”, for information.
CARRIED
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D. REPORTS TO COUNCIL

2. Neighbourhood Park Land Policy

Report 09-12
File CD 0890-20

Moved by Councillor Long,

Seconded by Councillor Ferguson,
That Council receive the report entitled “Neighbourhood Park Land Policy”, for
information; and further

That Council endorse the Neighbourhood Park Land Policy, to ensure a consistent
approach in acquisition and funding of neighbourhood level park land.

DEFERRAL

Moved by Councillor Richter,

Seconded by Mayor Green,
That Report 09-12 be deferred to the next Council meeting.
CARRIED

E. CORRESPONDENCE

Moved by Councillor Dornan,

Seconded by Councillor Ferguson,
That Council receive for information the Correspondence items as presented.
CARRIED

1. Community Social Services Awareness Month

File 0630-01

Proclamation:

In an effort to make the community aware, the following proclamation has been
requested:

Letter received from the BC Government and Service Employees’ Union requesting
March 2009 be proclaimed as Community Social Services Awareness Month.

2. Traffic Concerns on 88 Avenue

File 5460-01

Letter received from Moe Johnson, Southwind Estates Housing Society regarding
traffic concerns on 88 Avenue.

REFERRAL
Moved by Councillor Richter,
Seconded by Councillor Kositsky,
That the letter from Southwind Estates Housing Society regarding traffic concerns on
88 Avenue be referred to the RCMP for attention.
CARRIED
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E. CORRESPONDENCE

3. Grant Request from Langley Lodge

File 1850-01

REFERRAL

Moved by Councillor Kositsky,

Seconded by Councillor Ferguson,
That the letter from Langley Lodge requesting a matching financial grant of $1 million
for a Complex Care home that serves residents from the Township of Langley be
referred to the budget process for further discussion.
CARRIED

Councillor Richter opposed

F. MINUTES OF COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS

G. ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

1. Mufford/64 Avenue Overpass – Option J

File 0400-60

Moved by Councillor Bateman,

Seconded by Councillor Dornan,
That Council receive the letter from the City of Langley supporting the Township of
Langley and its partners in the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor Program (RBRC), and
make copies available at the February 9, 2009 Special Meeting of Council for the
Purpose of Public Input as to Mufford/64 Avenue Road/Rail Overpass.
CARRIED

H. INFORMATION ITEMS FROM SPECIAL CLOSED MEETINGS

I. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

J. ITEMS FROM PRIOR MEETINGS

1. Appointment to Fraser Valley Real Estate Board Task Force on Illegal Drug
Operations

Background information on the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board request to appoint a
Council member to the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board Task Force on Illegal Drug
Operations.
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J. ITEMS FROM PRIOR MEETINGS

MOTION
Moved by Councillor Kositsky,
Seconded by Councillor Dornan,
That Council appoint Councillor Richter and Councillor Long as Alternate to the
Fraser Valley Real Estate Board Task Force on Illegal Drug Operations.
CARRIED

2. Financial Support for the 2009 World Police & Fire Games

Letter received from the 2009 World Police & Fire Games and referred to Councillor
Dornan to bring the attention of the Tourism Langley Board of Directors.

K. STAFF ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION WITH COUNCIL

L. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBERS

M. OTHER BUSINESS

1. Mayor’s Forum

Mayor Green advised that a Mayor’s Forum will be held Saturday, February 28,
March 28, and April 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon to provide residents the
opportunity to speak with the Mayor and/or Council on various issues. He noted that
the first meeting will be held at Milner Community Hall on February 28, 2009.

N. TERMINATE

Moved by Councillor Bateman,

Seconded by Councillor Long,
That the meeting terminate at 6:01 p.m.
CARRIED

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

Mayor

Deputy Township Clerk