January 19, 2009 Regular Minutes 1

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REGULAR MEETING OF TOWNSHIP COUNCIL Monday, January 19, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Fraser River Presentation Theatre th 4 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. Palmer A.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES 1.

Regular Council Meeting – January 12, 2009 Moved by Councillor Bateman, Seconded by Councillor Ward, That Council adopt the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting held January 12, 2009. CARRIED Mayor Green acknowledge members of the Youth Commission observing the Regular Council meeting proceedings. Councillor Long entered the meeting at 7:01 p.m.

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PRESENTATIONS

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DELEGATIONS (UP TO 5 DELEGATIONS) 1.

Paul Houweling File 0550-07 Paul Houweling appeared before Council to discuss simple democratic justice concerning 1034 - 264 Street and RCMP file 2002 #11526. He commented on financial and legal proceedings he is currently experiencing and the improper hold of his property. He asked that Council direct the RCMP to allow Mr. Houweling to obtain his property located at 1034 – 264 Street.

January 19, 2009 Regular Council Meeting Minutes C.

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DELEGATIONS (UP TO 5 DELEGATIONS) 2.

David Esworthy Langley Spirit of B.C. Community Committee File 0550-07 David Esworthy appeared before Council to discuss the 2008/2009 work review and request support for the Langley Spirit of B.C. Community Committee. He advised that the BC 150 celebrations brought in $1.3 Million dollars into the Langley’s. He noted that the committee works with Tourism Langley to promote visitors to Langley as their “home away from home”. He added that their website is active, receiving many hits from Canada and other countries such as Germany, France, India, Russian Federation, Australia, Italy, and Spain. He stated that Spirit of BC Week will be held February 6 – 14, 2009 featuring many events, as well as a special “One Year Countdown to the 2010 Olympics” event on February 12, 2009. He noted that the Langley Spirit of BC Community Committee respectfully requests that the Township of Langley approve a grant in the amount of $50,000 which will, with the City of Langley’s proportional contribution, ensure viability for the term of May 2009 to 2010 and beyond. This will help to promote opportunities for Langley residents and businesses and continue to develop the services of Volunteer Langley. AMENDMENT Moved by Councillor Bateman, Seconded by Councillor Kositksy, That Council approve a grant in the amount of $50,000 for the Langley Spirit of B.C. Community Committee. REFERRAL Moved by Councillor Bateman, Seconded by Councillor Kositsky, That the above motions be referred to “Other Business”. CARRIED

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William Mozell File 0550-07 William Mozell appeared before Council to discuss the Brown Road Pit Expansion (240 Street and 68 Avenue) and Provincial Government proposal for open mine pit to extract gravel for the Gateway Project. He commented that he had concerns relative to private wells in the area should the proposal proceed, specifically water quality and groundwater protection, environmental implications, and compensation. He advised that area residents had written to the Province stating their opposition to the proposal and he then requested Council to support them in urging the Province to relocate the project.

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DELEGATIONS (UP TO 5 DELEGATIONS) 4.

Rebecca McDiarmid File 0550-07 Rebecca McDiarmid appeared before Council to discuss 240 Street and 68 Avenue gravel extraction and danger to the Hopington Aquifer. She commented that she had concerns relative to noise, dust, water quantity and quality, lack of public information, and devaluation of property should the open gravel mining pit proceed. She requested Council revoke approval for the project and acquire the land for the Township for park use.

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Bob and Marian Moats File 0550-07 Marian Moats appeared on behalf of her husband before Council to discuss Brown Pit re-opening and gravel extraction. She stated that she was opposed to the proposal and stated concerns relative to water quality and quantity, fill type, drainage, disruption of agriculture use of land, and protection of wildlife habitat should the project proceed. She requested Council to support the community opposing the re-opening and gravel extraction of Brown Pit.

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Karren Winther File 0550-07 Karren Winther appeared before Council to discuss proposal to re-open Brown’s Pit for gravel extraction to be used for 216 Street overpass. She commented that she had concerns relative to water quality and quantity, compensation, degree and magnitude of gravel extraction, damage to Hopington Aquifer, and devaluation of property. She noted the lack of opportunity for public input and requested Council’s support in opposing this project.

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Faith Dahl File 0550-07 Faith Dahl appeared before Council to discuss the proposal by the Provincial Government for opening a new mine for gravel extraction at Brown Pit, a highly sensitive area of the Hopington Aquifer. She commented that her family runs an organic-based farm in the area. She advised that she had concerns relative to damage of Hopington Aquifer, water quality and supply, quality of living, wildlife habitat protection, increased traffic, and property devaluation. .

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REPORTS TO COUNCIL

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BYLAWS FOR FIRST AND SECOND READING

January 19, 2009 Regular Council Meeting Minutes F.

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BYLAWS FOR FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING 1.

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 Ward, Seconded by Councillor Kositsky, That Council give first, second, and third reading to Township of Langley Procedure Bylaw 1997 No. 3694 Amendment Bylaw 2009 No. 4717. CARRIED Councillors Bateman, Dornan and Ferguson opposed

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BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION AT THIRD READING

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BYLAWS FOR FINAL ADOPTION 1.

Rezoning Application No. 100318 (Canada Bread Ltd.) Bylaw 4701 Report 08-164 File CD 08-11-0045 Moved by Councillor Ferguson, Seconded by Councillor Bateman, That Council give final reading to “Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw 1987 No. 2500 Amendment (Canada Bread Ltd.) Bylaw 2008 No. 4701”. CARRIED

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Rezoning Application RZ100314 (Green / Langton Projects) Bylaw No. 4692 Report 08-136 File CD 10-32-0080 Moved by Councillor Ferguson, Seconded by Councillor Bateman That Council give final reading to “Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw 1987 No. 2500 Amendment (LANGTON) Bylaw 2008 No. 4692”. CARRIED

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CORRESPONDENCE

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ASSOCIATIONS, AGENCIES AND OTHER GOVERNMENT ITEMS

January 19, 2009 Regular Council Meeting Minutes K.

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MAYOR’S REPORT 1.

Mayor Green reported that he has met with a variety of residents on a variety of needs and concerns. He advised that he attended meetings regarding the Aldergrove Border Crossing, the 2010 BC Summer Games Nominating Committee, and Finance Committee, as well as many others in the course of his duties. He stated that he had resigned his position as a Financial Investment Advisor to devote time and energy to his role as Mayor of the Township of Langley.

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METRO VANCOUVER REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT

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ITEMS FROM PRIOR MEETINGS

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ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION FROM SPECIAL CLOSED MEETINGS 1.

The following information was brought forward from the January 12, 2009 Special Closed meeting: Community Member Appointments to the South Fraser Family Court and Youth Justice Committee That Council appoint Michael Jackstien to South Fraser Family Court and Youth Justice Committee for a 2 year term commencing January 2009 to December 31, 2010.

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ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

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ITEMS HAVING PRIOR NOTICE OF MOTION

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OTHER BUSINESS 1.

Mufford Crescent / Glover Road Overpass Moved by Councillor Richter, Seconded by Councillor Long, Whereas the Mufford/Glover Overpass is a significant development and financial project, and all of Council should hear from the public on this matter; therefore Be it resolved that a public hearing style of Council meeting be held following the open houses so that all members of Council can hear from the residents. CARRIED Councillor Kositsky opposed

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OTHER BUSINESS 2.

Mufford Crescent / Glover Road Moved by Councillor Kositsky, Seconded by Councillor Long, Whereas a lot of time, energy and money has been spent on trying to address the traffic safety issues surrounding the T-intersection at Mufford Crescent and Highway 10; and Whereas Langley Township has been preparing various options to take to the public for consideration and review, including presentations to Council from citizen groups and individuals; and Whereas all of those options involve using farmland and sensitive environmental areas; and Whereas the Township of Langley will be facing critical financial challenges due to the global economic downturn - and the federal and provincial governments are talking about looming deficits, forcing local governments to carefully evaluate their priorities; and Whereas the majority of the traffic safety problems and congestion at the T-intersection are caused by having two railway crossings too close together; Be it resolved that Langley Township Council direct staff for safety purposes to close the T-intersection at Mufford Crescent, such as putting up proper fencing along the tracks and/or cement blocks to impede traffic; and That Mufford Crescent become a local traffic only road, making it safer for existing businesses to operate, with a cul-de-sac created (as necessary) west of the train tracks; and That any Township of Langley funds currently set aside for the proposed Mufford overpass and new road project be directed to improvements to 208 Street from the 62 Avenue border with the City to 96 Avenue, where there will be connections with the Golden Ears Bridge; and That the 208 Street upgrade also include completing the 208 Street/Highway #1 overpass by: (a) expanding it to four lanes; and (b) creating on and off ramps, if feasible; and That the Township of Langley apply for funding to both the Provincial Government Gateway Project, TransLink and any federal government infrastructure grants for the improvements to 208 Street and highway interchange.

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OTHER BUSINESS

REFERRAL Moved by Councillor Long, Seconded by Councillor Richter, That Council refer the matter to staff to arrange a presentation and workshop as soon as possible to discuss and prioritize the Township of Langley’s transportation issues and include suggestions contained in the motions and staff’s direction to date. DEFEATED Mayor Green and Councillors Bateman, Dornan, Ferguson, and Ward opposed DEFERRAL Moved by Councillor Richter, Seconded by Councillor Kositsky, That the matter be deferred until after the Public Hearing. DEFEATED Mayor Green and Councillors Bateman, Dornan, Ferguson, and Ward opposed The question was called on the Main Motion, and it was DEFEATED Mayor Green and Councillors Bateman, Dornan, Ferguson, Richter, and Ward opposed 3.

David Esworthy Langley Spirit of B.C. Community Committee File 0550-07 Moved by Councillor Bateman, Seconded by Councillor Kositksy, That Council approve a grant in the amount of $50,000 for the Langley Spirit of B.C. Community Committee. REFERRAL Moved by Councillor Kositsky, Seconded by Councillor Richter, That the matter be referred to the grants process. CARRIED Councillors Bateman and Ward opposed

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OTHER BUSINESS

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Councillor Richter provided the following Notice of Motion for consideration at the next Regular Council meeting: Paul Houweling That Council refer Mr. Houweling’s delegation request to the RCMP to address his concerns as best as they can.

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Councillor Richter provided the following Notice of Motion for consideration at the next Regular Council meeting: Brown’s Pit Whereas opening the Brown’s 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’s Pit delegations of January 19, 2009 be referred to staff for a report and a recommended action plan to stop the reopening of this pit for gravel extraction.

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Councillor Kositsky provided the following Notice of Motion for consideration at the next Regular Council meeting: Metro Vancouver Board of Directors 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.

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Councillor Kositsky provided the following Notice of Motion for consideration at the next Regular Council meeting: Emergency Response 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;

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OTHER BUSINESS

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: • • • 8.

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.

Councillor Kositsky provided the following Notice of Motion for consideration: Langley Express Bus Moved by Councillor Kositsky, Seconded by Councillor Ferguson, Whereas TransLink is holding a special transportation summit on Saturday, January 24, 2009; and Whereas there is a great need for improved transit service to Langley (especially now with the closure of the Pattulo Bridge); and Whereas on Thursday, January 15, 2009 returning to Langley by #502 bus to Aldergrove in late afternoon, I experienced three buses #502 (1 to Brookswood) being very close together on the same route, stopping at every Surrey stop, with standing room only; therefore Be it resolved that the Township of Langley formally request TransLink to immediately start a “Langley Express” bus during peak hours, similar to those provided to South Delta from the Ladner Exchange, South Surrey Park & Ride, and Richmond; and That service operate from Surrey Central or King George Skytrain Station direct to Langley Centre in a similar fashion as the above routes. CARRIED

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ADDITIONAL DELEGATIONS

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TERMINATE Moved by Councillor Bateman, Seconded by Councillor Dornan, That the meeting terminate at 9:31 p.m. CARRIED CERTIFIED CORRECT:

Mayor

Deputy Township Clerk

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