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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

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. Carneiro

A. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1. Regular Council Meeting - January 19, 2009

Moved by Councillor Dornan,
Seconded by Councillor Ward,
That Council adopt the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on
January 19, 2009.
CARRIED

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)
Moved by Councillor Bateman,
Seconded by Councillor Ferguson,
That Council give first, second and third readings to Highway Closing and
Dedication Removal (Township) Bylaw 2009 No. 4721.
CARRIED
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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
Moved by Councillor Ferguson,
Seconded by Councillor Bateman,
That Council give final reading to “Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw 1987 No.
2500 Amendment (Randhawa) Bylaw 2005 No. 4420”.
CARRIED

2. 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 Kositsky,
Seconded by Councillor Ward,
That Council give final reading to "Township of Langley Procedure Bylaw 1997
No. 3694 Amendment Bylaw 2009
No. 4717".

REFERRAL

Moved by Councillor Ferguson,

Seconded by Councillor Long,
That the matter be referred to staff to amend the bylaw to read the
commencement times for regular meetings of Council from 4:00 p.m. to
3:30 p.m.
DEFEATED

Opposed by Mayor Green, Councillors Bateman, Dornan, Richter and Ward

The question was called on the Main Motion and it was

DEFEATED

Opposed by Mayor Green, Councillors Bateman, Dornan, Ferguson and Long

I. CORRESPONDENCE

J. ASSOCIATIONS, AGENCIES AND OTHER GOVERNMENT ITEMS

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K. MAYOR'S REPORT

The Mayor read a letter from Mr. Tingley regarding the help received from Chad
Loewen (a Township employee) when he was attacked by pit bulls and requested that
the letter be distributed to the staff concerned.

The Mayor attended a number of meetings including:

● a breakfast meeting for Mayors South of the Fraser

● Livability Accord update session

● Community Advisory Committee meeting

● MetroVancouver orientation sessions for new board members.

● spoke to 30 business owners in Aldergrove and discussed plans regarding

establishing an Aldergrove Task Force and a Community Planning Committee.

● met with the Paul Weme and Dr. Jonathan Raymond of Trinity Western

University
● attended the Sport/Field User Group meeting to hear first-hand the issues and

opportunities available to the Township

Councillor Kositsky attended the opening a Flip City Gymnastics competition on behalf
of the Mayor.

L. METRO VANCOUVER REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT

Councillor Long attended the Metro Vancouver meeting on behalf of Mayor Green.

The main topic of discussion was the decision on the procurement of Canfor lands.
Staff staff were negotiating its purchase for solid waste management initiatives,
however, the Board rejected the proposed expropriation of the property.

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:

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

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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
Moved by Councillor Richter,
Seconded by Councillor Kositsky,
That Council refer Mr. Houweling’s delegation request to the RCMP to address his
concerns as best as they can and report back to Council.
DEFEATED

Opposed by Mayor Green, Councillors Bateman, Dornan, Ferguson, Long and

Ward

2. Brown Pit
Moved by Councillor Richter,
Seconded by Councillor Kositsky,
Whereas opening the Brown 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 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 including legal advice as to
the jurisdiction of the Township on this matter.
CARRIED

3. Metro Vancouver Board of Directors

Moved by Councillor Kositsky,
Seconded by Councillor Ward,
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.
CARRIED
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4. Emergency Response
Moved by Councillor Kositsky,
Seconded by Councillor Long,
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.
CARRIED

5. Traffic Concerns - 7300 Block of 201 Street

Moved by Councillor Kositsky,
Seconded by Councillor Long,
Whereas residents of the 7300 block of 201 Street have written to Council
regarding concerns of speeding and road safety;

Be it resolved that Council direct staff to hold a neighbourhood meeting with

RCMP, School District officials, and other agencies to help find positive solutions
to the issues raised by the residents of that neighbourhood.
CARRIED

R. ADDITIONAL DELEGATIONS

S. TERMINATE
Moved by Councillor Bateman,
Seconded by Councillor Long,
That the meeting terminate at 7:45 p.m.
CARRIED

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

Mayor

Deputy Township Clerk