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REGULAR MEETING OF
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
Monday, May 25, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Fraser River Presentation Theatre
th
4 Floor, 20338 – 65 Avenue, Langley, BC

MINUTES

Present: Mayor R. Green

Councillors J. Bateman, B. Dornan, S. Ferguson, C. Fox, M. Kositsky, B. Long,

K. Richter and G. Ward

M. Bakken, P. Catlin and R. Seifi

S. Palmer

The agenda order was varied.

B. PRESENTATIONS

1. Certificate of Commendation – Donald James Russell

Mayor Green presented a Certificate of Commendation to Donald James Russell on

behalf of her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean, Governor General of
Canada, in recognition of his actions following an incident on the Fraser Highway in
Langley on October 21, 2007.

A. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1. Regular Council Meeting – May 11, 2009

Moved by Councillor Bateman,

Seconded by Councillor Fox,
That Council adopt the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held May 11, 2009.
CARRIED
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C. DELEGATIONS

1. John L’Henaff, Branch 265, Royal Canadian Legion

File 0550-07

J. L’Henaff appeared before Council, and introduced the Executive members of

Branch 264. He requested that Council consider renaming a portion of Fraser
Highway between 264 and 270 Streets to honour our many veterans and serving
members of the Canadian Forces from Langley to provide an everlasting memorial
honouring those who have laid down their lives in service to this country. The
suggestion was made to rename the portion of highway “Veterans Way”.

REFERRAL

Moved by Councillor Fox,

Seconded by Councillor Ferguson,
That the matter be referred to staff to explore options of renaming a portion of
Fraser Highway between 264 and 270 Streets as “Veteran’s Way” and report back to
Council.
CARRIED

2. Gary Jones, Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU)

File 0550-07

G. Jones, Horticulture Instructor, KPU, appeared before Council to discuss the

Langley Community Farmers’ Market Society (the Society). He provided a brief
history of the Society which has been meeting since November 21, 2008. He noted
that it is a non-profit society, Directors have been appointed and a Market Manager
(Leah Williams) recently hired. He continued that partners include City of Langley,
BC Association of Farmers’ Markets, KPU, Fraser Health Authority, Langley
Environmental Protection Society, and Well Seasoned Food Store. He added that
space has been secured, initial funding received, stall holders recruited, and opening
day has been set for Wednesday, July 8, 2009.He noted the benefits include use of
Kwantlen space, community links, reduction of carbon footprint for residents,
building local food policy and security capacity, and adding a visitors’ destination.
He noted that $3,000 in funding is required in order to offset parking costs.

MOTION

Moved by Councillor Long

Seconded by Councillor Fox,
That Council support the Langley Farmers’ Market Society through advertising on
the Township Page and provide the use of the Township of Langley logo.

AMENDMENT

Moved by Councillor Richter,

Seconded by Councillor Ferguson,
That Council approve a grant of up to $3,000 out of Council Contingency to assist
with the cost of parking for the first year and encourage the Langley Community
Farmers’ Market Society to apply for community grants on an ongoing basis.
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C. DELEGATIONS

AMENDMENT

Moved by Councillor Fox,

Seconded by Councillor Ward,
That the amount of the grant be amended to up to $2,500.

REFERRAL

Moved by Councillor Kositksy,

Seconded by Councillor Fox,
That the matter be referred to staff to review in consideration with Township policy.
CARRIED

Councillors Long and Richter opposed

D. REPORTS TO COUNCIL

1. Development Permit Application No. 100574

(Sacre-Davey Engineering)
Report 09-68
File CD 10-32-0071

Moved by Councillor Bateman,

Seconded by Councillor Fox,
That Council authorize issuance of Development Permit No. 100574 for property
located at 22575 – Fraser Highway, subject to the following conditions:

a) Building plans being in substantial compliance with Schedules “A” through “E”;
b) Landscape plans being in substantial compliance with Schedule “F” and in
compliance with the Township’s Street Tree and Boulevard Treatment Program
to the acceptance of the Manager of Parks Design and Development;
c) Provision of a final tree management plan incorporating tree replacement details
in compliance with the Township’s Tree Protection Bylaw, to the acceptance of
the Manager of Parks Design and Development;
d) Rooftop mechanical equipment to be located so that it is not visible from
adjacent roads, or alternatively screened from view by compatible architectural
treatments;
e) Garbage facilities to be located within screened enclosures and screened from
view by compatible architectural treatment;
f) All signage being in substantial compliance with Schedules “A” through “G” and
the Township’s Sign Bylaw;
g) Fascia signage consisting of channel lettering;

Although not part of the Development Permit requirements, the applicant is advised
that prior to issuance of a Building Permit the following items need to be finalized:

h) Landscaping and boulevard treatment being secured by letter of credit at the

Building Permit stage;
i) Provision of an Exterior Lighting Impact Plan prepared by an electrical engineer
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D. REPORTS TO COUNCIL

in compliance with the provisions of the Township’s Exterior Lighting Impact

Policy to the acceptance of the Manager of Permits and Licenses;
j) Submission of an on-site servicing and stormwater management plan in
accordance with the Subdivision and Development Control Bylaw to the
acceptance of the General Manager of Engineering;
k) Submission of an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan in accordance with the
Erosion and Sediment Control Bylaw to the acceptance of the General Manager
of Engineering;
l) Payment of supplemental Development Permit fees, applicable Development
Cost Charges and Building Permit administration fees.

Submissions regarding Development Permit No. 100574 from the public.

There were no submissions from the public regarding Development Permit

No. 100574.
CARRIED

2. Strata Title Conversion Application No. 100679 (McGovern / Myers)

Report 09-73
File CD 10-33-0087

Moved by Councillor Bateman,

Seconded by Councillor Kositsky,
That Council approve, pursuant to Section 242 of the Strata Property Act, the strata
plan submitted by Tod and Wendy McGovern and Gary and Carolyne Myers
proposing to convert two (2) previously occupied single family dwellings located at
4491 – 236 Street into two (2) strata title lots, subject to the following conditions:

a) The two (2) single family dwellings being in substantial compliance with Township
Bylaws and the British Columbia Building Code, to the acceptance of the
Manager of Permits and Licences;
b) Registration of a restrictive covenant allowing only one (1) single family dwelling
on each strata lot;
c) Submission of certification that each strata lot is suitable for and capable of
sustaining independent septic tank and field sewerage systems in accordance
with the Ministry of Health’s Sewerage System Regulations to the acceptance of
the General Manager of Engineering;
d) Registration of a restrictive covenant securing the design, construction and
maintenance of the septic system (including primary and reserve field locations)
as may be required; and,
e) Verification that the well on each strata lot be in accordance with the Subdivision
and Development Control Bylaw to the acceptance of the General Manager of
Engineering;
CARRIED

E. BYLAWS FOR FIRST AND SECOND READING

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F. BYLAWS FOR FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING

G. BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION AT THIRD READING

H. BYLAWS FOR FINAL ADOPTION

I. CORRESPONDENCE

J. ASSOCIATIONS, AGENCIES AND OTHER GOVERNMENT ITEMS

K. MAYOR’S REPORT

1. Mayor Green reported that he attended several events in the course of his duties
and expressed appreciation to former Councillor Howie Vickberg for his assistance
on the annual Relay for Life event. He continued that an Aldergrove Planning
Committee has been struck to review the Aldergrove Community Plan and a public
input session has been scheduled for June 6, 2009.

The Mayor added that the next Mayor’s Forum will be held May 30, 2009 at the
WC Blair Recreation Centre between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Upcoming events include the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, June 5 to 8;

Grand Opening of Langley Events Centre June 13; Golden Ears Bridge pedestrian-
only block party on June 14, and the RCMP Musical Ride hosted by the Township
and City of Langley on July 29 to 31.

L. METRO VANCOUVER REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT

1. Draft Metro Vancouver Liveble Region Growth Strategy

Mayor Green reported that he attended the Metro Vancouver meeting on the
Liveable Region Growth Strategy.

2. TransLink

Mayor Green reported that he attended the TransLink Mayors’ Committee and
discussed the use of the Province’s carbon tax and it is no longer acceptable to any
for us to add vehicle fees, gas and property taxes or other fees.
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L. METRO VANCOUVER REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT

3. Metro Vancouver Parks Committee

Councillor Kositsky reported that he attended the Metro Vancouver Parks Committee
meeting and noted that an open house was held on the new Fraser River Trail
system.

M. ITEMS FROM PRIOR MEETINGS

N. ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION FROM SPECIAL

CLOSED MEETINGS

The following item was brought forward from the March 23, 2009 Special
Closed Meeting:

1. Arbour Day

That Council recognize local leaders Claude Violet, Gordon Greenwood,

Father Joseph Ponti and Pastor Donald Cantelon for their significant contributions to
the community by planting a tree in memory of each of the individuals on Arbour Day
April 26, 2009, with such funding to be provided from Council Contingency as
necessary.

The following item was brought forward from the April 20, 2009 Special Closed
Meeting:

2. 2010 Olympic Torch Relay / Community Celebration Task Force

That Council establish a 2010 Olympic Torch Relay / Community Celebration Task
Force; and further

That Council appoint Councillor Bateman as Chair of the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay
Community Celebration Task Force and Councillor Ferguson as the alternate of the
2010 Olympic Torch Relay / Community Celebration Task Force; and further

That Council appoint Councillor Richter as a second alternate to the 2010 Olympic
Torch Relay / Community Celebration Task Force.
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N. ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION FROM SPECIAL

CLOSED MEETINGS

The following item was brought forward from the April 20, 2009 Special Closed
Meeting:

3. Township of Langley 2010 BC Summer Games Society Board of Directors

That the following individuals be appointed by Council as the Board of Directors of

the Township of Langley 2010 BC Summer Games Society:

President Michael Jackstien

Vice President Jamey Paterson

Accommodation Director Rick Teubner

Administration Director Gordon Zacher
Ceremonies Co-Director Susan Magnusson
Ceremonies Co-Director
Communications Director John Leckman
Food Services Director June Clark
Friends of the Games Director Allan Skidmore
Medical Services Director Deanna Schick
Promotions Director Lynn Whitehouse
Protocol Director Sherry Baker
Registration & Results Director Chris Pack
Security Director Jack Froese
Special Events Director Carla Robin
Sport Director Murray Hall
Transportation Director Ed Kolla

The following item was brought forward from the April 20, 2009 Special Closed
Meeting:

4. Applications received for vacancies on the Heritage Advisory Committee and

the Community Safety Advisory Committee for Council’s consideration

That Council appoint the following Community representatives to the Heritage

Advisory Committee for a two (2) year term ending December 31, 2010:

• Ernie Jantzen
• Maurizio Camparmo
• Janet Megahy

That Council appoint the following Community Representatives to the Community

Safety Advisory Committee for a two (2) year term ending December 31, 2010:

• Maurizio Camparmo
• Raymond Proulx
• Doug Preddy
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O. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

P. ITEMS HAVING PRIOR NOTICE OF MOTION

Q. OTHER BUSINESS

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

Turning Lights – 248 Street and Fraser Highway

Whereas extended left hand turning lights have recently been added east/west on
Fraser Highway at 248 Street but were left off the north/south portion of this
intersection;

Whereas traffic queues as much on the north/south portions of this intersection and
this north/south queuing is likely to continue to increase with the opening of the new
credit union building and other anticipated development in the area.

Therefore be it resolved that left hand extended turning lights also be added
north/south on 248 Street at Fraser Highway.

2. Better Environmentally Sound Transportation (BEST)

Commuter Challenge

Moved by Councillor Kositsky:

Seconded by Councillor Ferguson
That Council support BEST’s Commuter Challenge 2009 from June 1 to 5, 2009 and
encourage Township residents and business to participate in using sustainable
modes of transportation such as walking, cycling, taking transit, and
ridesharing/carpooling.
CARRIED

R. ADDITIONAL DELEGATIONS
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S. TERMINATE

Moved by Councillor Bateman,

Seconded by Councillor Ferguson,
That the meeting terminate at 7:55 p.m.
CARRIED

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

Mayor

Deputy Township Clerk