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SPECIAL MEETING OF
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
Monday, May 4, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.
Fraser River Presentation Theatre
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4 Floor, 20338 – 65 Avenue, Langley, BC
MINUTES
A. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
AMENDMENT
AMENDMENT
The question was called on the Main Motion, as Amended, and it was
CARRIED
MEETING RECESSED
MEETING RECONVENED
C. PRESENTATIONS
A. Neufeld, Manager, Parks Design & Development, was in attendance and provided
a presentation regarding the Experience the Fraser Project: inter-regional trails,
river-based infrastructure and heritage features through the Lower Fraser River
corridor. He commented that the Trans Canada Trail was supported by Council in
March 1998 along the Fraser River Corridor and Council endorsed connecting the
Trail form Fort Langley to the new Golden Ears Bridge in March 2007. In April 2009
the Province announced the project with funding to both Metro Vancouver Parks and
Fraser Valley Regional District for planning and pilot project. He continued that an
open house has been scheduled for May 7th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the West
Langley Hall.
Councillor Bateman left the meeting at 5:05 p.m. and rejoined the meeting at
5:09 p.m.
Councillor Kositsky commented that Metro Vancouver Parks Committee held its first
meeting in mid-April and that the Hon. Rich Coleman, Minister of Housing and Social
Development, on behalf of the Minister of Tourism, MLA Mary Polak, and other
MLAs throughout the Fraser Valley announced funding for a portion of the Trail
through Derby Reach Park. It was noted that the Township will be provided with
Trail markers and that staff will provide signage along existing roads (208 Street).
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D. REPORTS TO COUNCIL
That Council authorize staff to execute the DCC Frontending Agreement with BFW
Developments (Willoughby) Ltd. and 0746344 BC Ltd. in the substantial form of a
document presented as Attachment A, for the provision of off-site drainage
infrastructure for the southeast phase of the Yorkson Neighbourhood Plan area.
CARRIED
Councillor Ward left the meeting at 5:22 p.m. and rejoined the meeting at 5:23 p.m.
That Council authorize traffic signal installation at 216 Street and 16 Avenue.
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D. REPORTS TO COUNCIL
AMENDMENT
Mayor Green and Councillors Bateman, Dornan, Fox, Kositsky, Richter and Ward
opposed
MAIN MOTION
The question was called on the Main Motion and it was
CARRIED
That Council indicate its support of the Fraser Health Authority’s Healthier
Community Partnership Initiative and appoint a Council representative to the
steering group.
CARRIED
D. REPORTS TO COUNCIL
That Council authorize staff to forward this report to the Economic Development
Committee and Agricultural Advisory Committee, for review and comment.
CARRIED
That Council concur with the following two additional projects and authorize grant
applications to the Building Canada Fund – Communities Component
E. CORRESPONDENCE
E. CORRESPONDENCE
Letter received from Tom McQuade, Langley United U15 Gold boys soccer team
requesting funding for the team to attend the Provincial Championships in Nelson, BC
this summer.
Letter received from Joy Wang, Falun Dafa Association of BC requesting the month
of May be proclaimed as Falun Dafa Month.
F. MINUTES OF COMMITTEES
Councillor Dornan left the meeting at 6:01 p.m. and rejoined the meeting at 6:03 p.m.
Minutes from the Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting held April 16, 2009.
MOTION
Minutes from the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting held April 7, 2009.
MOTION
Moved by Councillor Fox,
Seconded by Councillor Ward,
That the three sub-committees: Heritage Site Review Sub-Committee, Museum
Advisory Group, and Douglas Day Sub-Committee be exempted from the 90-day Task
Force limitation under Bylaw No. 4700.
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F. MINUTES OF COMMITTEES
DEFERRAL
Minutes from the Recreation, Culture, and Parks Advisory Committee Meeting held
April 8, 2009.
Minutes from the Youth Advisory Committee Meeting held March 25, 2009.
Minutes from the Youth Advisory Committee Meeting held April 22, 2009.
1. Extension of Meeting
M. OTHER BUSINESS
DEFERRAL
M. OTHER BUSINESS
That each Divisional report contain both recommendations for improvements and
strengths within the Division, provided that the costs are not to exceed the amount
spent to date by the Mayor's Standing Committee of Finance; and further
That Council Priorities Meetings be set to occur concurrently with the Mayor's
Standing Committee on Finance meetings so that Council may interact with the
Committee to better understand their perspective and to make for a more efficient
use of resources.
AMENDMENT
REFERRAL
Councillor Richter left the meeting at 6:40 p.m. and rejoined the meeting at 6:41 p.m.
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M. OTHER BUSINESS
Whereas these organizations require its members to confirm that their municipality
supports by resolution the participation of its members on the various boards of
directors, committees, and their attendance at conferences, workshops and
meetings;
Be it resolved that any member of Langley Township Council be permitted to run for
executive positions or to participate on these boards and their various committees,
according to FCM, UBCM and LMLGA policy and requirements, and
That the Township of Langley will cover the costs of attending FCM, UBCM and
LMLGA board meetings, and other meetings and conferences, not covered by those
organizations, and that all related costs and staff support also be covered, as
required, for all three of the associations during the full term of this Council,
extending to March 31, 2012.
CARRIED
N. TERMINATE
CERTIFIED CORRECT:
Mayor