ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Wednesday, June 3, 2009, commencing at 7:00 p.m.

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

MINUTES

Present:
Acting Chair, Kieron Hunt

John Graham, Gerry Larson, Rian Martin, Carol Paulson, Carla Robin,
Chul Seung Lee, Garry Tingley and Joe Zaccaria

Municipal Representative:
Councillor Bev Dornan

Staff:
Gary MacKinnon, Economic Development Co-ordinator
Paul Crawford, Manager, Long Range Planning
Jason Chu, Strategic Planner
Sylvia Carneiro, Recording Secretary

APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR

1. Economic Development Advisory Committee

June 3, 2009

Moved by R. Martin,
Seconded by C. Robin,
That K. Hunt be appointed as Chair for the June 3, 2009 meeting.
CARRIED

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

1. Economic Development Advisory Committee

June 3, 2009

Moved by J. Zaccaria,
Seconded by G. Tingley,
That the Economic Development Advisory Committee adopt the Agenda of the
June 3, 2009 meeting.
CARRIED
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A. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1. Economic Development Advisory Committee

May 6, 2009

Moved by C. Paulson,
Seconded by J. Graham,
That the Economic Development Advisory Committee adopt the Minutes of the
May 6, 2009 meeting as amended.

B. DELEGATIONS

C. PRESENTATIONS

1. Process for 2002 Economic Development Strategy

J. Chu, Strategic Planner, Township of Langley gave a brief presentation on creation

of the 2002 Economic Development Strategy. He spoke on the time line, process
and cost.

• In 1987 the Provincial Government decided to keep up with the Expo legacy
and provided funding for economic development initiatives.

• In 1987 and 1988 the Economic Development Commission prepared the

Economic Development Strategy that was adopted by Council in 1989.

• In 2000 the Economic Development Commission requested funding from

Council for a new Economic Development Strategy.

• In March 2001 Economic Development Commission held a visioning workshop

and reviewed the Economic Development Strategy mission statement and
identified target sectors.

• Before March 2001 staff resources were used. However, in April 2001
consultants helped staff to do some background research in target areas. The
Economic Development Commission hosted several Think Tank meetings.

• Based on research and information from Think Tank meetings, staff and
consultants drafted a new Economic Development Strategy.

• January 2002 the draft Economic Development Strategy was presented to

Council.

• Council requested staff to have an open house to get input from the community.

• In May 2002 council adopted the new Economic Development Strategy.

The whole process took about a year and a half to complete.

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C. PRESENTATIONS

2. How does the 2002 Economic Development Strategy fit with the Township’s
Sustainability Charter?

J. Chu informed the members that the Community Sustainability Charter can be
viewed at http://townshipoflangley.visiblestrategies.com/ .

In 2005 Council requested staff to prepare a Sustainability Charter, a high level

framework for the community to be future friendly. The Sustainability Charter was
developed based on the input from the community.

The original sustainability model was used that contained social/cultural, economic
and environmental goals. Out of 11 focus items in the 2002 Economic Development
Strategy; 4 – 5 objectives are contained in the Community Sustainability Charter.

The Sustainability Charter is constantly evolving and any feedback from the
community is welcome.

D. REPORTS (VERBAL)

1. Employment Lands Study

G. MacKinnon reported that Stantec Consulting is preparing the Langley

Employment Lands Study. The table of contents for the final report was distributed
at the meeting.

To date sections 1 - 3 have been completed and section 4 is in the process of being
completed. The draft report is expected to be submitted in July and will be sent to
members of EDAC for comments at the September meeting.

E. REPORTS (WRITTEN)

F. CORRESPONDENCE

G. 2009 WORK PROGRAM

1. Economic Development Advisory Committee 2009 Work Plan

At the May 6, 2009 meeting Economic Development Advisory Committee members

approved the following two-part Work Plan for 2009:

1) Via staff report from the Economic Development Co-ordinator, recommend to

Council that the 2002 Economic Development Strategy (EDS) is essentially
implemented and it is time to consider development of a new EDS for the
Township.

2) Request a yet-to-be determined budget amount from Council to be used for

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G. 2009 WORK PROGRAM

facilitation/consultation/research services to develop a process to prepare a

draft EDS for Council’s consideration in 2010. The process should result in a
new Strategy that:

a. Creates a marketing/positioning/branding statement for the Township of

Langley.
b. Has a more industry-specific focus (e.g., light rail manufacturing, food
processing, etc.) based on an analysis of emerging trends, rather than a
program to develop the entire breadth of the local economy.
c. Takes full advantage of major capital and infrastructure investments as
economic generators.
d. Does a comparative analysis of the Township’s local economy with that of
Chilliwack, Abbotsford, City of Langley, Surrey, Delta, Richmond, Maple
Ridge & Pitt Meadows. (This comparative analysis should specifically
assess the long-term impact of Campbell Heights Industrial Park on the
existing Langley economy and identify the current and possible future
barriers to development in Langley).
e. Provides a set of economic and growth indicators that should be used to
evaluate the successful implementation of the Township’s EDS.
f. Gives due consideration to the work and recommendations of the
Aldergrove Task Force Implementation report.
g. Identifies emerging trends that the Township of Langley could consider
pursuing.
h. Explores various models for providing economic development services in
the Township of Langley.

Moved by C. Robin,
Seconded by J. Zaccaria,
That the Economic Development Advisory Committee approve the 2009 Work Plan
and present it to Council for endorsement.
CARRIED

H. COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS AND REFERRALS

The following resolution was adopted at the May 25, 2009 Special Council Meeting:

1. Willowbrook/Willoughby Commercial Study

REFERRAL
That the Willowbrook/Willoughby Commercial Study be referred to the Economic
Development Advisory Committee for comment.
CARRIED

The Economic Development Advisory Committee reviewed the

Willowbrook/Willoughby Commercial Study as directed by Council.
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H. COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS AND REFERRALS

COUNCIL
Moved by J. Zaccaria,
Seconded by R. Martin,
Recommendation that Council receive the recommendation of the EDAC Committee
that Council consider the following principles when approving future developments:

• Emphasize mixed use development as a long term strategy that incorporates

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design principles and placemaking
principles that supports long term sustainability of the Township;
• Encourage densification/intensification;
• Focus on urban village mixed use development (office/retail/residential); and
• Not consider exceptions to the above.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of the Economic Advisory Committee – May 6, 2009

1. Bedford Rowing Society Support

a) That Council support and 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.

REFERRAL
That the matter be referred to the staff of Recreation, Culture, and Parks
Advisory Committee.
CARRIED

b) That Council provide its support to any Township of Langley sports groups
that will help the economy of Langley.

REFERRAL
That the motion be referred to staff of Recreation, Culture, and Parks
Advisory Committee.
CARRIED

2. Business Recognition Program for the Township of Langley

That Council authorize staff to develop a Business Recognition program and

implement it as soon as possible.

REFERRAL
That the matter be referred to staff and the Langley Chamber of Commerce.
CARRIED

I. TASK FORCE UPDATES

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J. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

1. Township of Langley’s “Profile for Business – 2009”

2. Tourism Langley’s Promotional Package

Will be available for distribution at the Township Municipal Hall beginning

June 5, 2009.

K. ITEMS FROM PRIOR MEETINGS

1. 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.

COUNCIL
Moved by G. Tingley,
Seconded by C. Paulson,
Recommendation that Council receive the recommendation of the EDAC Committee
that the committee endorses the content of the Farmers Market Considerations
report and specifically support the Consultation and Policy Framework flow diagram.
CARRIED

L. OTHER BUSINESS

1. Orientation Documents – Gerry Larson

S. Carneiro agreed to email members a document on conducting meetings.

2. Utilization of Abbotsford International Airport – Chul Seung Lee

C. Lee would like to promote Langley through the Abbotsford International Airport.

3. Aldergrove Border Crossing

Copies of the letter sent to the Federal Government were circulated at the meeting.

Moved by K. Hunt,
Seconded by G. Tingley,
That the community concern regarding Aldergrove Border Crossing be tabled and
discussed at the September meeting.
CARRIED
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M. ROUND TABLE

N. NEXT MEETING

Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2009

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

Note: EDAC members have asked staff to schedule an additional meeting

some time in September or October.

O. TERMINATE

Moved by R. Martin,
Seconded by J. Zaccaria,
That the meeting terminate at 9:26 p.m.
CARRIED

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

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Acting Chair, Kieron Hunt