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SPECIAL MEETING OF TOWNSHIP COUNCIL Monday, January 19, 2009 at 3:00 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, C. Corfe, D. Leavers, R. Seifi, H. Tsikayi, J. Winslade, and C. Wright P. Cordeiro, D. McCormick, and S. Palmer A.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES 1.
Special Council Meeting – January 12, 2009 The request was made to amend Item M.4 of the January 12, 2009 Special Council meeting minutes by deleting the words “finished their deliberations” and inserting the words “deliberated on the budget”. Moved by Councillor Bateman, Seconded by Councillor Ward, That Council adopt the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held January 12, 2009, as amended. CARRIED
B.
APPROVAL OF DELEGATION REQUESTS TO APPEAR AT THE 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING Moved by Councillor Long, Seconded by Councillor Bateman, That Council approve the following Delegation Requests to appear at the 7:00 p.m. Regular Council meeting: 2. David Esworthy, Langley Spirit of B.C. Community Committee 3. William Mozell 4. Rebecca McDiarmid 5. Bob Moats 6. Karren Winther 7. Faith Dahl CARRIED
January 19, 2009 Special Council Meeting Minutes B.
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APPROVAL OF DELEGATION REQUESTS TO APPEAR AT THE 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING 1.
Paul Houweling File 0550-07 Request by Paul Houweling, to appear before Council to discuss simple democratic justice concerning 1034 – 264 Street and RCMP File 2002 #11526. DEFERRAL Moved by Councillor Bateman, Seconded by Councillor Ward, That approval of Item B.1, Delegation Request by Paul Houweling, be deferred until the end of the January 19, 2009 Special Closed Council meeting. CARRIED
2.
David Esworthy Langley Spirit of B.C. Community Committee File 0550-07 Request by David Esworthy, to appear before Council to discuss 2008/2009 work review and request support for the Langley Spirit of B.C. Community Committee.
3.
William Mozell File 0550-07 Request by William Mozell, to appear 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.
4.
Rebecca McDiarmid File 0550-07 Request by Rebecca McDiarmid, to appear before Council to discuss 240 Street and 68 Avenue gravel extraction and danger to the Hopington Aquifer.
5.
Bob Moats File 0550-07 Request by Bob and Marian Moats, to appear before Council to discuss Brown Pit re-opening and gravel extraction.
6.
Karren Winther File 0550-07 Request by Karren Winther, to appear before Council to discuss proposal to re-open Brown’s Pit for gravel extraction to be used for 216 Street overpass.
January 19, 2009 Special Council Meeting Minutes B.
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APPROVAL OF DELEGATION REQUESTS TO APPEAR AT THE 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING 7.
Faith Dahl File 0550-07 Request by Faith Dahl, to appear 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. MOTION TO RESOLVE INTO SPECIAL CLOSED MEETING Moved by Councillor Dornan, Seconded by Councillor Long, That Council now resolve into a Special Closed Meeting according to Section 90 of the Community Charter for discussion of the following items identified under Section 90: Item E.1. – Section 90(1) (a) Personnel; Item E.2. – Section 90(1) (a) Personnel; Item E.3. – Section 90(1) (g) Litigation; Item G.1. – Section 90(1) (a) Personnel; and Item G.2. – Section 90(1) (a) Personnel. AMENDMENT Moved by Councillor Long, Seconded by Councillor Bateman, That the Agenda be amended by adding the following, thereTo: Item G.3. – Section 90(1) (c) Labour Relations. CARRIED AMENDMENT Moved by Councillor Long, Seconded by Councillor Bateman, That the Agenda be amended by adding the following, thereto: Item G.4. – Section 90(1) (f) Legal. CARRIED MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED The question was called on the Main Motion, as Amended, and it was CARRIED MEETING RECESSED The meeting recessed at 3:06 p.m.
January 19, 2009 Special Council Meeting Minutes
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MEETING RECONVENED The meeting reconvened at 3:47 p.m. Councillor Kositsky entered the meeting at 3:47 p.m. The agenda order was varied. E.
CORRESPONDENCE Moved by Councillor Ward, Seconded by Councillor Dornan, That Council receive for information the Correspondence items as presented. CARRIED 1.
Langley Karen Refugees Presentation File 0550-10 Letter received from the Langley Community Services Society requesting to make a presentation to Council regarding the Langley Karen Refugees. Moved by Councillor Kositsky, Seconded by Councillor Bateman, That Council approve the request from Langley Community Services society to provide a presentation at February 16, 2009 evening Council meeting. CARRIED
2.
Tourism Langley File 6750-20 Letter received from Wally Martin regarding Tourism Langley.
3.
Snow Removal File 5400-01 Letter received from Edna and Richard Horstead regarding road issues due to the recent snowstorms.
4.
Snow Removal File 5400-01 Letter received from Helen Harrington regarding road issues due to the recent snowstorms.
5.
5066 216 Street File 5330-23 Letter received from Ken and Lenore Christensen regarding deficiencies of improvements to 216 Street between 48 Avenue and 50B Avenue.
January 19, 2009 Special Council Meeting Minutes F.
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MINUTES OF COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS 1.
Youth Commission – November 26, 2008 Moved by Councillor Bateman, Seconded by Councillor Kositsky, That Council receive the Minutes from the Youth Commission meeting held November 26, 2008. CARRIED
G.
ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES 1.
2009 Property Assessment Roll File 1950-01 Moved by Councillor Long, Seconded by Councillor Dornan, That Council receive the letter from BC Assessment regarding the 2009 Property Assessment Roll. CARRIED MEETING RECESSED AND RECONVENED Moved by Councillor Long, Seconded by Councillor Bateman, That the meeting recess and reconvene at 4:00 p.m. CARRIED The original agenda order then resumed.
B.
APPROVAL OF DELEGATION REQUESTS TO APPEAR AT THE 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING (CONTINUED) 1.
Paul Houweling File: 0550-07 Moved by Councillor Bateman, Seconded by Councillor Ward, That Council approve the Delegation Request by Paul Houweling to appear at the 7:00 p.m. Regular Council meeting. CARRIED
January 19, 2009 Special Council Meeting Minutes
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ITEMS FROM PRIOR MEETINGS The following item was brought forward from the January 12, 2009 Special Council Meeting: 1.
Select Committees of Council – Process and Next Steps It was noted that staff will continue advertising for candidates for Select Committees including the Community Safety Committee and Economic Development Committee, notify existing candidates, and in due course the Mayor will circulate Terms of References for the proposed Standing Committees.
C.
PRESENTATIONS 1.
Roundabouts P. Cordeiro, Manager Transportation Engineering, provided a presentation regarding roundabouts and proposed sites. He commented that roundabouts are internationally recognized traffic control devices and provide an alternative to traffic signals. Benefits include natural self-regulation of traffic volumes, lower operating speeds, collision reduction by 40%, similar levels of service as signalized intersections with left turn lanes, and access by trucks, buses and emergency vehicles. Councillor Bateman left the meeting at 5:07 p.m. and rejoined the meeting at 5:10 p.m.
D.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL 1.
UBCM Community Connections Grant – Go Active Langley! Report 09-07 File RCP 0400-30 Moved by Councillor Bateman, Seconded by Councillor Kositsky, That Council endorse the UBCM School Community Connections Program grant application for the maximum amount of $8,000.00, as prepared by the Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division and School District #35 to support a ‘Go Active Langley!’ physical activity initiative. CARRIED Councillor Long left the meeting at 5:23 p.m. and rejoined the meeting at 5:24 p.m.
January 19, 2009 Special Council Meeting Minutes D.
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REPORTS TO COUNCIL 2.
Langley Regional Airport - Airside Security Fence Separating Lots 3 And 4 Report 09-06 File CORPADM 8420-01 George Miller, Langley Airport Manager, was in attendance and provided a brief overview of the airside fencing issue. He advised that the fencing should be installed on the property line to protect airport users and visitors and to protect the Township against liability. MOTION Moved by Councillor Ward, Seconded by Councillor Bateman, That Council approve the installation of a 5 foot high fence on the property line separating Lot 4 (Double J Aviation Ltd.) from Lot 3 (Canadian Museum of Flight, Snack Bar) at Langley Regional Airport to ensure public safety and mitigate liability concerns. CARRIED Councillor Richter opposed
3.
Review of Potential for District Heating in New Neighbourhoods Report 09-04 File ENG 5260-01 Moved by Councillor Ferguson, Seconded by Councillor Bateman, That Council receive the Review of The Potential for District Heating in New Neighbourhoods report; and That Council approve a pre-feasibility study which will identify potential opportunities and energy sources available to operate district heating systems within the Township of Langley at an estimated cost of $15,000, to be provided from 2008 Council Contingency, and that staff provide an assessment of the risk factors to aquifers. CARRIED Councillor Kositsky left the meeting at 6:04 p.m. and rejoined the meeting at 6:08 p.m.
4.
Aldergrove Sanitary Sewer Connection Report 09-05 File ENG 5330-24/13 Moved by Councillor Kositsky, Seconded by Councillor Bateman, That Council receive the Aldergrove Sanitary Sewer Connection report; and That Council receive the summary of the Public Information sessions held in December 2008 for information; and
January 19, 2009 Special Council Meeting Minutes D.
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REPORTS TO COUNCIL That Council endorse the site of the proposed sanitary pump station in Aldergrove at Philip Jackman Park; and That Council direct staff to proceed with the exterior design of the pump station based on Option ‘A’; and further That Council direct staff to request tenders for construction of the first section of gravity sewer, from 232 Street to 240 Street. DEFERRAL Moved by Councillor Richter, Seconded by Mayor Green, That the matter be deferred for approximately two weeks to schedule and advertise for a public meeting in Aldergrove. DEFEATED Councillor Bateman, Ferguson, Kositsky, Long, and Ward opposed The question was called on the Main Motion and it was CARRIED
H.
INFORMATION ITEMS FROM SPECIAL CLOSED MEETINGS
I.
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
J.
ITEMS FROM PRIOR MEETINGS
K.
STAFF ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION WITH COUNCIL
L.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
M.
OTHER BUSINESS
January 19, 2009 Special Council Meeting Minutes N.
TERMINATE Moved by Councillor Ferguson, Seconded by Councillor Bateman, That the meeting terminate at 6:21 p.m. CARRIED CERTIFIED CORRECT:
Mayor
Deputy Township Clerk
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SPECIAL MEETING OF TOWNSHIP COUNCIL Monday, January 19, 2009 at 3:00 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, C. Corfe, D. Leavers, R. Seifi, H. Tsikayi, J. Winslade, and C. Wright P. Cordeiro, D. McCormick, and S. Palmer A.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES 1.
Special Council Meeting – January 12, 2009 The request was made to amend Item M.4 of the January 12, 2009 Special Council meeting minutes by deleting the words “finished their deliberations” and inserting the words “deliberated on the budget”. Moved by Councillor Bateman, Seconded by Councillor Ward, That Council adopt the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held January 12, 2009, as amended. CARRIED
B.
APPROVAL OF DELEGATION REQUESTS TO APPEAR AT THE 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING Moved by Councillor Long, Seconded by Councillor Bateman, That Council approve the following Delegation Requests to appear at the 7:00 p.m. Regular Council meeting: 2. David Esworthy, Langley Spirit of B.C. Community Committee 3. William Mozell 4. Rebecca McDiarmid 5. Bob Moats 6. Karren Winther 7. Faith Dahl CARRIED
January 19, 2009 Special Council Meeting Minutes B.
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APPROVAL OF DELEGATION REQUESTS TO APPEAR AT THE 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING 1.
Paul Houweling File 0550-07 Request by Paul Houweling, to appear before Council to discuss simple democratic justice concerning 1034 – 264 Street and RCMP File 2002 #11526. DEFERRAL Moved by Councillor Bateman, Seconded by Councillor Ward, That approval of Item B.1, Delegation Request by Paul Houweling, be deferred until the end of the January 19, 2009 Special Closed Council meeting. CARRIED
2.
David Esworthy Langley Spirit of B.C. Community Committee File 0550-07 Request by David Esworthy, to appear before Council to discuss 2008/2009 work review and request support for the Langley Spirit of B.C. Community Committee.
3.
William Mozell File 0550-07 Request by William Mozell, to appear 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.
4.
Rebecca McDiarmid File 0550-07 Request by Rebecca McDiarmid, to appear before Council to discuss 240 Street and 68 Avenue gravel extraction and danger to the Hopington Aquifer.
5.
Bob Moats File 0550-07 Request by Bob and Marian Moats, to appear before Council to discuss Brown Pit re-opening and gravel extraction.
6.
Karren Winther File 0550-07 Request by Karren Winther, to appear before Council to discuss proposal to re-open Brown’s Pit for gravel extraction to be used for 216 Street overpass.
January 19, 2009 Special Council Meeting Minutes B.
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APPROVAL OF DELEGATION REQUESTS TO APPEAR AT THE 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING 7.
Faith Dahl File 0550-07 Request by Faith Dahl, to appear 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. MOTION TO RESOLVE INTO SPECIAL CLOSED MEETING Moved by Councillor Dornan, Seconded by Councillor Long, That Council now resolve into a Special Closed Meeting according to Section 90 of the Community Charter for discussion of the following items identified under Section 90: Item E.1. – Section 90(1) (a) Personnel; Item E.2. – Section 90(1) (a) Personnel; Item E.3. – Section 90(1) (g) Litigation; Item G.1. – Section 90(1) (a) Personnel; and Item G.2. – Section 90(1) (a) Personnel. AMENDMENT Moved by Councillor Long, Seconded by Councillor Bateman, That the Agenda be amended by adding the following, thereTo: Item G.3. – Section 90(1) (c) Labour Relations. CARRIED AMENDMENT Moved by Councillor Long, Seconded by Councillor Bateman, That the Agenda be amended by adding the following, thereto: Item G.4. – Section 90(1) (f) Legal. CARRIED MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED The question was called on the Main Motion, as Amended, and it was CARRIED MEETING RECESSED The meeting recessed at 3:06 p.m.
January 19, 2009 Special Council Meeting Minutes
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MEETING RECONVENED The meeting reconvened at 3:47 p.m. Councillor Kositsky entered the meeting at 3:47 p.m. The agenda order was varied. E.
CORRESPONDENCE Moved by Councillor Ward, Seconded by Councillor Dornan, That Council receive for information the Correspondence items as presented. CARRIED 1.
Langley Karen Refugees Presentation File 0550-10 Letter received from the Langley Community Services Society requesting to make a presentation to Council regarding the Langley Karen Refugees. Moved by Councillor Kositsky, Seconded by Councillor Bateman, That Council approve the request from Langley Community Services society to provide a presentation at February 16, 2009 evening Council meeting. CARRIED
2.
Tourism Langley File 6750-20 Letter received from Wally Martin regarding Tourism Langley.
3.
Snow Removal File 5400-01 Letter received from Edna and Richard Horstead regarding road issues due to the recent snowstorms.
4.
Snow Removal File 5400-01 Letter received from Helen Harrington regarding road issues due to the recent snowstorms.
5.
5066 216 Street File 5330-23 Letter received from Ken and Lenore Christensen regarding deficiencies of improvements to 216 Street between 48 Avenue and 50B Avenue.
January 19, 2009 Special Council Meeting Minutes F.
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MINUTES OF COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS 1.
Youth Commission – November 26, 2008 Moved by Councillor Bateman, Seconded by Councillor Kositsky, That Council receive the Minutes from the Youth Commission meeting held November 26, 2008. CARRIED
G.
ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES 1.
2009 Property Assessment Roll File 1950-01 Moved by Councillor Long, Seconded by Councillor Dornan, That Council receive the letter from BC Assessment regarding the 2009 Property Assessment Roll. CARRIED MEETING RECESSED AND RECONVENED Moved by Councillor Long, Seconded by Councillor Bateman, That the meeting recess and reconvene at 4:00 p.m. CARRIED The original agenda order then resumed.
B.
APPROVAL OF DELEGATION REQUESTS TO APPEAR AT THE 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING (CONTINUED) 1.
Paul Houweling File: 0550-07 Moved by Councillor Bateman, Seconded by Councillor Ward, That Council approve the Delegation Request by Paul Houweling to appear at the 7:00 p.m. Regular Council meeting. CARRIED
January 19, 2009 Special Council Meeting Minutes
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ITEMS FROM PRIOR MEETINGS The following item was brought forward from the January 12, 2009 Special Council Meeting: 1.
Select Committees of Council – Process and Next Steps It was noted that staff will continue advertising for candidates for Select Committees including the Community Safety Committee and Economic Development Committee, notify existing candidates, and in due course the Mayor will circulate Terms of References for the proposed Standing Committees.
C.
PRESENTATIONS 1.
Roundabouts P. Cordeiro, Manager Transportation Engineering, provided a presentation regarding roundabouts and proposed sites. He commented that roundabouts are internationally recognized traffic control devices and provide an alternative to traffic signals. Benefits include natural self-regulation of traffic volumes, lower operating speeds, collision reduction by 40%, similar levels of service as signalized intersections with left turn lanes, and access by trucks, buses and emergency vehicles. Councillor Bateman left the meeting at 5:07 p.m. and rejoined the meeting at 5:10 p.m.
D.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL 1.
UBCM Community Connections Grant – Go Active Langley! Report 09-07 File RCP 0400-30 Moved by Councillor Bateman, Seconded by Councillor Kositsky, That Council endorse the UBCM School Community Connections Program grant application for the maximum amount of $8,000.00, as prepared by the Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division and School District #35 to support a ‘Go Active Langley!’ physical activity initiative. CARRIED Councillor Long left the meeting at 5:23 p.m. and rejoined the meeting at 5:24 p.m.
January 19, 2009 Special Council Meeting Minutes D.
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REPORTS TO COUNCIL 2.
Langley Regional Airport - Airside Security Fence Separating Lots 3 And 4 Report 09-06 File CORPADM 8420-01 George Miller, Langley Airport Manager, was in attendance and provided a brief overview of the airside fencing issue. He advised that the fencing should be installed on the property line to protect airport users and visitors and to protect the Township against liability. MOTION Moved by Councillor Ward, Seconded by Councillor Bateman, That Council approve the installation of a 5 foot high fence on the property line separating Lot 4 (Double J Aviation Ltd.) from Lot 3 (Canadian Museum of Flight, Snack Bar) at Langley Regional Airport to ensure public safety and mitigate liability concerns. CARRIED Councillor Richter opposed
3.
Review of Potential for District Heating in New Neighbourhoods Report 09-04 File ENG 5260-01 Moved by Councillor Ferguson, Seconded by Councillor Bateman, That Council receive the Review of The Potential for District Heating in New Neighbourhoods report; and That Council approve a pre-feasibility study which will identify potential opportunities and energy sources available to operate district heating systems within the Township of Langley at an estimated cost of $15,000, to be provided from 2008 Council Contingency, and that staff provide an assessment of the risk factors to aquifers. CARRIED Councillor Kositsky left the meeting at 6:04 p.m. and rejoined the meeting at 6:08 p.m.
4.
Aldergrove Sanitary Sewer Connection Report 09-05 File ENG 5330-24/13 Moved by Councillor Kositsky, Seconded by Councillor Bateman, That Council receive the Aldergrove Sanitary Sewer Connection report; and That Council receive the summary of the Public Information sessions held in December 2008 for information; and
January 19, 2009 Special Council Meeting Minutes D.
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REPORTS TO COUNCIL That Council endorse the site of the proposed sanitary pump station in Aldergrove at Philip Jackman Park; and That Council direct staff to proceed with the exterior design of the pump station based on Option ‘A’; and further That Council direct staff to request tenders for construction of the first section of gravity sewer, from 232 Street to 240 Street. DEFERRAL Moved by Councillor Richter, Seconded by Mayor Green, That the matter be deferred for approximately two weeks to schedule and advertise for a public meeting in Aldergrove. DEFEATED Councillor Bateman, Ferguson, Kositsky, Long, and Ward opposed The question was called on the Main Motion and it was CARRIED
H.
INFORMATION ITEMS FROM SPECIAL CLOSED MEETINGS
I.
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
J.
ITEMS FROM PRIOR MEETINGS
K.
STAFF ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION WITH COUNCIL
L.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
M.
OTHER BUSINESS
January 19, 2009 Special Council Meeting Minutes N.
TERMINATE Moved by Councillor Ferguson, Seconded by Councillor Bateman, That the meeting terminate at 6:21 p.m. CARRIED CERTIFIED CORRECT:
Mayor
Deputy Township Clerk
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