Reg Min-06_15_regular Council Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING OF TOWNSHIP COUNCIL Monday, June 15, 2009 at 7:09 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, C. Fox, M. Kositsky, B. Long, K. Richter and G. Ward M. Bakken, P. Cordeiro, R. Seifi and H. Tsikayi S. Carneiro and S. Palmer A.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES 1.

Regular Council Meeting – May 25, 2009 Moved by Councillor Ward, Seconded by Councillor Fox, That Council adopt the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held May 25, 2009. CARRIED

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PRESENTATIONS

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DELEGATIONS (UP TO 5 DELEGATIONS)

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REPORTS TO COUNCIL

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BYLAWS FOR FIRST AND SECOND READING

June 15, 2009 Regular Council Meeting

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BYLAWS FOR FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING 1.

Development Cost Charges Installment Regulations Bylaw No. 4753 Report 09-85 File CD 3150-01 Moved by Councillor Ward, Seconded by Councillor Bateman, That Council receive the “Development Cost Charges Installment Regulations” report for information; and further That Council give first, second and third reading to Bylaw No. 4753 lowering the threshold for payment of Development Cost Charges by installments from $50,000 to $30,000. CARRIED

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2009 Capital Works Loan Authorization Bylaws for Sewer, Transportation and Stormwater Capital Projects Bylaw No. 4750 Bylaw No. 4751 Bylaw No. 4752 Report 09-81 File FIN 1760-20 The Motion was divided into three parts. Moved by Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor Dornan, That Council give first, second and third reading to the Sewer Capital Works Loan Authorization Bylaw 2009 No. 4750 for the purpose of borrowing funds in the amount of $8.5 million for Sewer Capital Works projects within the 2009 Sewer Capital Program repayable from the Sewer Utility Funds. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Bateman, Seconded by Councillor Long, That Council give first, second and third reading to the Transportation Capital Works Loan Authorization Bylaw 2009 No. 4751 for the purpose of borrowing funds in the amount of $8.7 million for Transportation Capital Works projects within the 2009 Transportation Capital Program repayable from the Development Cost Charges Reserve. CARRIED Mayor Green and Councillors Kositsky and Richter opposed

June 15, 2009 Regular Council Meeting F.

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BYLAWS FOR FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING Moved by Councillor Ward, Seconded by Councillor Dornan, That Council give first, second and third reading to the Stormwater Capital Works Loan Authorization Bylaw 2009 No. 4752 for the purpose of borrowing funds in the amount of $1.8 million for Stormwater Capital Works projects within the 2009 Stormwater Capital Program repayable from the Stormwater Utility Funds. CARRIED Councillor Richter opposed

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BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION AT THIRD READING

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BYLAWS FOR FINAL ADOPTION Councillor Dornan left the meeting at 7:21 p.m. and rejoined the meeting at 7:22 p.m. 1.

Rezoning Application No. 100324 Development Permit No. 100566 (Comex Developments Ltd.) Bylaw No. 4714 Report 09-51 File CD 08-15-0154 Moved by Councillor Bateman, Seconded by Councillor Ward, That Council give final reading to “Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw 1987 No. 2500 Amendment (Comex Developments Ltd.) Bylaw 2009 No. 4714”. CARRIED Councillor Richter opposed Development Permit No. 100566 Moved by Councillor Ferguson, Seconded by Councillor Bateman, That Council authorize issuance of Development Permit No. 100566 (Comex Developments Ltd.) for property located at 19909 64 Avenue in accordance with Attachment B subject to the following conditions: a) b)

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Building plans being in substantial compliance with Schedules “A” to “D”; Landscape plans being in substantial compliance with Schedule “E” and in compliance with the Township’s Street Tree and Boulevard and Treatment program to the acceptance of the Manager of Parks Design and Development; Signage to be in substantial compliance with Schedules “B” and “C” and in compliance with the Township of Langley Sign Bylaw; Fascia signage shall consist of channel lettering; Rooftop mechanical equipment to be located so that it is not visible from

June 15, 2009 Regular Council Meeting H.

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BYLAWS FOR FINAL ADOPTION

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adjacent roads or alternatively to be screened from view by compatible architectural treatment; Garbage facilities to be located within screened enclosures and screened from view by compatible architectural treatment; Section 602.5 of the Township’s Zoning Bylaw 1987 No. 2500 being varied from a minimum 3.0 metre side lot line setback to permit a minimum 1.2 metre side lot line setback as shown in Schedule “B”;

Although not part of the Development Permit requirements, the applicant is advised that prior to the issuance of a building permit the following items will need to be finalized: h)

Compliance with the Township’s Exterior Lighting Impact Policy, including the provision of an Exterior Lighting Impact Plan to the acceptance of the Manager of Permits and Licences Department; i) Issuance of an Erosion and Sediment Control permit in conjunction with the Township’s Erosion and Sediment Control Bylaw; j) Submission of a stormwater management plan to the acceptance of the General Manager of Engineering; k) Payment of supplemental Development Permit application fees. CARRIED Councillor Richter opposed 2.

Rezoning Application No. 100306 (Brian Coleman/Group Childrens’ Day Care Centre) Bylaw No. 4645 Report 08-72 File CD 13-19-292 Moved by Councillor Fox, Seconded by Councillor Ward, That Council give final reading to “Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw 1987 No. 2500 Amendment (Coleman) Bylaw 2008 No. 4645”. CARRIED Mayor Green and Councillors Dornan and Long opposed

June 15, 2009 Regular Council Meeting H.

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BYLAWS FOR FINAL ADOPTION 3.

Official Community Plan Amendment and Rezoning Application No. 100056 and Development Permit Application No. 100506 (Century Group) Bylaw No. 4646 Bylaw No. 4647 Report 08-32 File CD 11-06-0176 Moved by Councillor Ward, Seconded by Councillor Fox, That Council give final reading to “Township of Langley Official Community Plan Bylaw 1979 No. 1842 Amendment (Murrayville Community Plan) Bylaw 1988 No. 2661 Amendment (Century Group) Bylaw 2008 No. 4646”; and “Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw 1987 No. 2500 Amendment (Century Group) Bylaw 2008 No. 4647”. CARRIED Mayor Green and Councillor Ferguson opposed Development Permit No. 100506 Moved by Councillor Bateman, Seconded by Councillor Ward, That Council authorize issuance of Development Permit No. 100506 (Century Group) for property located at 22301 Fraser Highway in accordance with Attachment E subject to the following conditions: a) Building plans being in substantial compliance with Schedules “A” through “T”; b) Landscaping plans being in substantial compliance with Schedule “U”, and in compliance with the Township’s Street Tree and Boulevard Treatment programs and Child Friendly Amenity Area requirements, to the acceptance of the Manager of Parks Design and Development; c) Landscaping and boulevard treatment to be secured by letter of credit at the building permit stage; d) All signage being architecturally consistent with Schedules “A” through “T” and in compliance with the Township’s Sign Bylaw; e) Rooftop mechanical equipment to be located so that it is not visible from adjacent roads and properties or alternatively screened from view by compatible architectural treatments; f) All refuse areas to be located in the underground garages; g) Final approval being obtained from Transport Canada with respect to the height of the buildings in relation to the Langley Municipal Airport, including incorporation of any recommendations from the federal agencies into the final development plans; h) Provision of a CPTED (Crime Prevention through Environmental Design) review of the development (including design and operation of parkades, elevators, pedestrian walkways/connections, amenity areas, playgrounds, and lighting) by a qualified CPTED professional (in consultation with the Langley RCMP), to the acceptance of the Director of Community Development, including incorporation of the CPTED recommendations into the final development plans; and,

June 15, 2009 Regular Council Meeting H.

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BYLAWS FOR FINAL ADOPTION i)

Registration of an exterior design control agreement for all CD-73 zoned single family lands ensuring that the building design and site development standards are high quality, and consistent with surrounding lots and development.

Although not part of the Development Permit requirements, the applicant is advised that prior to issuance of a building permit, the following items will need to be finalized: j)

Provision of an Exterior Lighting Impact Plan prepared by an electrical engineer in compliance with the Township’s Exterior Lighting Impact Policy to the acceptance of the Manager of Permits and Licenses; k) Payment of supplemental Development Permit application fees; and l) Payment of the cost recovery fee for the overpass crossing of Fraser Highway. Development Permit No. 100506 has been revised by: 1. Replacing Building 4 with 8 single family homes as shown in revised Schedules A, U, V, W, X, Y and Z; 2. Removing Schedules T through W as Building 4 has been deleted; 3. Increasing the number of units in Building 2 from 51 to 67 as shown in revised Schedules K through N; 4. Decreasing the number of units in Building 3 from 48 to 47 units as shown in revised Schedules O through S; 5. Revising the site and landscape plan to accommodate the removal of Building 4 and proposed changes to Buildings 2 and 3 as shown in revised Schedule A and Z; and 6. Adding a condition to the Development Permit requiring registration of an exterior design control agreement prior to issuance of any Building Permits for the single family portion of the development. CARRIED Mayor Green and Councillor Ferguson opposed I.

CORRESPONDENCE

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ASSOCIATIONS, AGENCIES AND OTHER GOVERNMENT ITEMS

June 15, 2009 Regular Council Meeting K.

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MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Green reported that he attended several events including the Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy meeting, the Langley Lacrosse event, meeting with Tourism Langley and the opening of the Langley Events Centre. He noted that the Mayor’s Forum was held in May and the next Forum will be held at the Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre on June 27, 2009. He announced that Councillor Long was elected to the Board of Directors for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

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METRO VANCOUVER REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT Mayor Green reported that he attended the Metro Vancouver Agricultural, Water and Finance committee meetings. Councillor Kositsky reported that he attended the Metro Vancouver Parks meeting on June 3, 2009.

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ITEMS FROM PRIOR MEETINGS

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ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION FROM SPECIAL CLOSED MEETINGS The following item was brought forward from the May 25, 2009 Special Closed Meeting: 1.

E-Comm Board of Directors That Council receive the E-Comm Board of Directors’ report for information; That Council authorize staff to advise E-Comm of the Township’s concurrence to endorse the following appointments for the 2009/2010 fiscal year: • •

Fire Chief Len Garis, City of Surrey; and Councillor Mary-Wade Anderson, City of White Rock; and further

That Council designate Councillor Ward to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders for the purposes of voting the Township of Langley’s shares. That Council request a three (3) year term when considering an appointment to a future E-Comm Board of Directors. 2.

Youth Representative – Aldergrove Planning Committee That Council appoint Youth Representatives CJ Phan and Stephanie Kumhyr to the Aldergrove Planning Committee, with full voting rights.

June 15, 2009 Regular Council Meeting

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ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

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ITEMS HAVING PRIOR NOTICE OF MOTION

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OTHER BUSINESS 1.

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Turning Lights – 248 Street and Fraser Highway Moved by Councillor Richter, Seconded by Councillor Long, 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. REFERRAL Moved by Councillor Fox, Seconded by Councillor Long, That Council direct staff to provide a report on how the intersection at 248 Street and Fraser Highway can be improved and the timeline. CARRIED

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ADDITIONAL DELEGATIONS

June 15, 2009 Regular Council Meeting

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TERMINATE Moved by Councillor Ward, Seconded by Councillor Bateman, That the meeting terminate at 7:51 p.m. CARRIED CERTIFIED CORRECT:

Mayor

Deputy Township Clerk

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