ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Wednesday, May 6, 2009, commencing at 7:10 p.m.

at the Salmon River Committee Room
th
4 Floor, 20338 – 65 Avenue, Langley, BC

MINUTES

Present:

Teri-Lyn Conrad, Kieron Hunt, Ed Kolla, Gerry Larson, Rian Martin, Carol Paulson,
Carla Robin, Alan Robinson, Chul Seung Lee, Garry Tingley, Kitty Tsai and
Joe Zaccaria

Municipal Representative:
Councillor Jordan Bateman

Staff:
G. MacKinnon, Economic Development Co-ordinator
S. Carneiro, Recording Secretary

A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

1. Economic Development Advisory Committee

May 6, 2009

Moved by R. Martin,
Seconded by C. Robin,
That the Economic Development Advisory Committee adopt the Agenda of the
May 6, 2009 meeting.
CARRIED

B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Economic Development Advisory Committee

April 1, 2009

Moved by R. Martin,
Seconded by G. Larson,
That the Economic Development Advisory Committee adopt the Minutes of the
April 1, 2009 meeting.
CARRIED
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C. DELEGATIONS

1. Bedford Rowing Society Support

Jim Leith, representing the Bedford Rowing Society informed the Economic
Development Advisory Committee members that 2010 Commonwealth Rowing
Championships is scheduled to take place from July 31 to August 1, 2009 after the
BC Summer Games. This international event featuring most of the British
Commonwealth countries is held every four years.

He was proposing that the Championships be held at the Bedford Channel, Fort
Langley, since it will encourage sports tourism and also be a good economic
generator.

Some of the challenges faced are the preparation of the bid, and the budget. The
anticipated cost for this event is approximately $50,000 and the revenue is estimated
to be $41,000 leaving a shortfall of $9,000. ($5,000 of the $41,000 is anticipated to
come from a successful application to Sport Langley’s Sport Hosting Incentive
Program.)

The Bedford Rowing Society is in its infancy with no cash-flow at the moment, and
therefore, is not willing to undertake hosting this event. However, the Bedford
Rowing Society, which consists of Trinity Western University Rowing Club,
University of the Fraser Valley Rowing Club and Fort Langley Rowing Club would
like to see the event held at Langley at the Bedford Channel.

The Economic Development Advisory Committee members were informed that

approximately 260 rowers (estimated figures from prior participation in rowing
championships) will be participating in the event and it is estimated that they would
arrive two to four days prior to the event and leave two days after the event.

Moved by A. Robinson,
That the Economic Development Advisory Committee are supportive of the rowing
event and recommend that Council consider the request with the guarantee of a bid
bond on the successful award of the contract with a stipulation that they will be
looking for other sources of funds.
NO SECONDER

An explanation was provided that Sport Langley’s Sport Hosting Incentive Program
contains different sponsorship levels for groups hosting sports events.

COUNCIL
Moved by J. Zaccaria,
Seconded by A. Robinson,
That Council encourage the 2010 Commonwealth Rowing Championships to be held
at the Bedford Channel; and further
That staff be assigned to assist J. Leith in looking at other sources of sponsors and
help with Bid Package preparation.
CARRIED
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C. DELEGATIONS

COUNCIL
Moved by G. Larson,
Seconded by J. Zaccaria,
That Council provide its support to any Township of Langley sports groups that will
help the economy of Langley.
CARRIED

A. Robinson agreed to assist in the bid proposal.

C. Robin suggested that G. MacKinnon speak to D. Kulchiski, Tourism Langley

regarding the event.

D. PRESENTATIONS

1. Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) Work Plan

E. Kolla presented the results of the ranking exercise for the 2009 Economic
Development Advisory Committee members discussed various segments of the
Plan.

Moved by C. Paulson,
Seconded by R. Martin,
That the Economic Development Advisory Committee advise Council that the 2002
Economic Development Commission Strategy is essentially complete; and further,
That Item 2 of the draft 2009 Work Plan “commence and develop a 5-year economic
development strategy for the Township with appropriate economic indicators” form
the 2009 Economic Development Advisory Committee Work Plan.
CARRIED

It was also suggested that J. Chu be invited to the next Economic Development
Advisory Committee meeting to:
1) Make a presentation on the Economic Development portion of the
Township’s Sustainability Charter; and
2) Make a presentation on the process, timeline (for both staff and
consultants/facilitators) and costs to develop the 2002-approved Economic
Development Strategy.

Based on the presentation by J. Chu, the Economic Development Advisory

Committee will make a subsequent recommendation to Council to request funding
for a facilitator/consultant to help develop the methodology, framework and timeline
for the Township’s new Economic Development Strategy.

Moved by J. Zaccaria,
Seconded by C. Robin,
That G. MacKinnon e-mail the draft Economic Development Advisory Committee
Work Plan and a draft report to Council to members, and on approval of EDAC
members by e-mail, authorize him to forward it for Council’s consideration.
CARRIED
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E. REPORTS (VERBAL)

1. Farmers’ Market

G. MacKinnon reported that a Market Manager has been hired by the Board of
Directors for the Langley Community Farmers Market not-for-profit society. The
Farmers’ market will be held at the Kwantlen Polytechnic University parking lot each
Wednesday from 3pm to 7pm, beginning July 8 until November.

D. REPORTS (WRITTEN)

E. CORRESPONDENCE

F. ALDERGROVE PLANNING COMMITTEE (APC)

1. Election of One Economic Development Advisory Committee Member to APC

The following five members put their names forward to sit on the Aldergrove
Planning Committee; since there is a vacancy for only one member, a secret-ballot
election was held:

1. Kieron Hunt
2. Carol Paulson
3. Allan Robinson
4. Garry Tingley
5. Joe Zaccaria

J. Zaccaria withdrew his name from the list before voting commenced.

A secret ballot was conducted and since there was a tie between K. Hunt and A.
Robinson there was a second round of voting.

Moved by T. Conrad,
Seconded by C. Paulson,
That K. Hunt be the Economic Development Advisory Committee’s appointee to the
Aldergrove Planning Committee; and further,
That A. Robinson be appointed as the alternate.

G. COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS AND REFERRALS

1. Resolution at the Special Council Meeting dated April 20, 2009

That Council endorse the following statement of the Economic Development

Advisory Committee, which, if approved, would form part of the Committee’s Terms
of Reference:
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G. COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS AND REFERRALS

MOTION

“That the Economic Development Advisory Committee may make recommendations

to Council on economic aspects of activities affecting the economic development of
the Township of Langley.”

AMENDMENT
That the above motion be amended by adding the following:
“within the existing policy and bylaw framework of the Township of Langley”.
CARRIED

All Advisory Committees are being advised that Bylaw 4700 will be reviewed by the
Legislative Services Department and likely a bylaw amendment will be brought
forward in the Fall.

2. Farmers’ Market Considerations

The following Resolution was adopted at the May 4, 2009 Special Meeting of
Council:

That Council receive this report, entitled “Farmers’ Market Considerations”, for
information; and further

That Council authorize staff to forward this report to the Economic Development
Committee and Agricultural Advisory Committee, for review and comment.

Moved by G. Larson,
Seconded by T. Conrad,
That the Farmers’ Market Considerations report be tabled and discussed at the next
meeting.
CARRIED

H. TASK FORCE UPDATES

I. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

1. Maps

a) Agricultural Land Reserve

b) Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, Consolidated Map
c) Road Map

2. 2009 Statistical Profiles

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J. OTHER BUSINESS

1. Business Recognition Program for the Township of Langley

COUNCIL
Moved by A. Robinson,
Seconded by C. Robin,
That Council authorize staff to develop a business recognition program and
implement it as soon as possible.
CARRIED

K. ROUND TABLE

1. G. Larson suggested having an additional meeting in September. Staff will look into
it and inform the Committee at the next meeting.

L. NEXT MEETING

Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Location: Salmon River Committee Room
4th Floor, 20338 – 65 Avenue
Time: 7:00 p.m.

M. TERMINATE

Moved by C. Robin,
Seconded by R. Martin,
That the meeting terminate at 9:06 p.m.
CARRIED

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

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Chair, Ed Kolla