Reg Minutes March 2, 2009

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REGULAR MEETING OF TOWNSHIP COUNCIL Monday, March 2, 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, C. Fox, M. Kositsky, B. Long, K. Richter and G. Ward M. Bakken, P. Catlin, C. Corfe, D. Leavers, R. Seifi, H. Tsikayi, D. Wade, J. Winslade and C. Wright S. Palmer A.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES 1.

Regular Council Meeting – February 16, 2009 Moved by Councillor Ward, Seconded by Councillor Fox, That Council adopt the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held February 16, 2009, as amended. CARRIED

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PRESENTATIONS

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DELEGATIONS (UP TO 5 DELEGATIONS) 1.

Dr. Robert Moats File 0550-07 Dr. Robert Moats appeared before Council to discuss the Glover Road Bypass and concern over Council’s decision making priorities and process. He submitted on table a news article in the March 1, 2009 Province newspaper by Brian Lewis on the fate of container and coal trains. He expressed concerns relative to creating a negative legacy in the community of Langley.

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DELEGATIONS (UP TO 5 DELEGATIONS) 2.

Roy Mufford File 0550-07 Roy Mufford appeared before Council to discuss options on the Mufford Crescent Overpass issue. He commented that various options presented at recent public open houses were misleading. He noted that the majority of residents indicated they were in favour of VALTAC’s option “J”. He added that options A to K were presented to the Agriculture Land Commission (ALC) summarizing the benefits and disadvantages of each, and were deemed unacceptable. He continued that the proposal offered by the community was not presented to the ALC. He then expressed concern relative to loss of valuable farmland and preservation of community.

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Eric Bysouth File 0550-07 Eric Bysouth appeared before Council to discuss the Mufford/Highway 10 road system. He requested Council deny the proposed project and explore other options. He continued that the current problems with Mufford Crescent and Glover Road can be solved and not ruin farmland. He added that a proper Transportation Plan is required for the Fraser Valley, re-routing of heavy rail traffic, a Liveable Region Strategy, and light rail using the old BC Electric Railway lines.

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REPORTS TO COUNCIL 1.

Roberts Bank Rail Corridor (RBRC) Partnership – 64 Avenue Rail Overpass at Highway 10 Project Report 09-26 File ENG 5330-23-03 Moved by Mayor Green, Seconded by Councillor Richter, That Council receive and refer Report 09-26 to the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor (RBRC) partnership to engage in a new public process to determine another preliminary design option to meet the needs of the partnership and residents of the Township of Langley. DEFERRAL Moved by Councillor Long, Seconded by Mayor Green, That the motion be deferred for one week to determine from the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor (RBRC) partnership the motion’s feasibility and confirmation that it will not impact current funding. CARRIED The Mayor called for a short recess at 7:54 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 8:02 p.m.

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BYLAWS FOR FIRST AND SECOND READING

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BYLAWS FOR FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING 1.

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Fort Langley Business Improvement Area – Bylaw Amendments Bylaw No. 4731 Report 09-24 File CD 6750-01 Moved by Councillor Bateman, Seconded by Councillor Ferguson, That Council receive this report entitled “Fort Langley Business Improvement Area – Bylaw Amendments”, for information; That Council receive the letter from EPR Canada Group Inc. dated February 19, 2009 for information; That Council receive the letter from the Fort Langley BIA requesting Council to consider a change to the existing Downtown Fort Langley Business Improvement Area Bylaw No. 4577 for information; and further That Council give first, second and third reading to Downtown Fort Langley Business Improvement Area Bylaw 2007 No. 4577 Amendment Bylaw 2009 No. 4731. CARRIED

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BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION AT THIRD READING

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BYLAWS FOR FINAL ADOPTION 1.

Township of Langley Controlled Substance Property Bylaw 2006 No. 4537 Amending Bylaw 2009 No. 4722 Bylaw No. 4722 Report 09-17 File PROTSERV 3900-01 Moved by Councillor Ward, Seconded by Councillor Fox, That Council give final reading to Township of Langley Controlled Substance Property Amending Bylaw 2006 No. 4537 2009 No. 4722. CARRIED

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Permanent Road Closure, Highway Dedication Removal 101 Avenue / 207 Street (Township of Langley) Bylaw No. 4721 Moved by Councillor Ward, Seconded by Councillor Fox, That Council give final reading to Township of Langley Highway Closing and Dedication Removal (Township) Bylaw 2009 No. 4721. CARRIED

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CORRESPONDENCE

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ASSOCIATIONS, AGENCIES AND OTHER GOVERNMENT ITEMS

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MAYOR’S REPORT

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Mayor Green reported that he attended many events and meetings in the course of his duties. He also noted that he attended a meeting on Gang Violence with senior levels of government, among others. He advised that 105 individuals were in attendance at the first Mayor’s Forum. L.

METRO VANCOUVER REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT Mayor Green attended the Metro Vancouver Board meeting and noted that copies of the Draft Livable Regional Strategy would be available for viewing. He continued that he is a member of the Metro Vancouver Finance Committee and will be meeting with the Hon. Kevin Falcon, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, in the next week.

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ITEMS FROM PRIOR MEETINGS

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ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION FROM SPECIAL CLOSED MEETINGS

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ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

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ITEMS HAVING PRIOR NOTICE OF MOTION

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OTHER BUSINESS 1.

Cowboys Nightclub Moved by Councillor Richter, Seconded by Councillor Ferguson, Whereas Cowboys is a nightclub operation located in Aldergrove; It has a liquor licence; It is now attempting to operate with exotic dancers;

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OTHER BUSINESS Now, therefore be it resolved as follows that: 1. Staff determine if Cowboys Nightclub is operating within the appropriate zoning and business licence requirements; 2. Staff ask the Liquor Licencing Department to review and determine if such uses are authorized under the Liquor Licence; 3. If Cowboys are operating outside of their licencing requirements, that the necessary steps be taken to cease the inappropriate operation(s) immediately. CARRIED 2.

Langley Flight School Moved by Councillor Richter, RECEIVED NO SECONDER Whereas the Langley Flight School operations and the noise it generates has seriously and significantly impacted the quality of life of residents in the Murrayville and Brookswood areas as described to Council by Dr. R.S. Roman in her delegation on February 16, 2009. Therefore be it resolved that Council ask staff to investigate the flight school to determine changes in hours of operation and flight patterns that should be made in order to allow residents in Murrayville and Brookswood to enjoy their properties in some peace and quiet after 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and on Saturdays and Sundays.

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Domaine de Chaberton Estate Winery Moved by Councillor Richter, Seconded by Councillor Bateman, Whereas a letter has been received from Domaine de Chaberton Estate Winery expressing objection to a soil deposit application made for 1061 216 Street; Therefore be it resolved that staff provide information relative to the soil fill application to Council. CARRIED

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Property Endowment Fund Moved by Councillor Fox, Seconded by Councillor Bateman, Whereas Mr. Maitland made a presentation to the joint Finance and Council Priorities Committee meeting on the background and basic tenets of the Property Endowment Fund as it works in the City of Vancouver which is governed by the Vancouver Charter; Be it resolved that staff contract with Mr. Maitland to identify specific properties in the Township “non-DCC” land identified inventory that has potential re-sale value and this be prepared as a report to Council; and

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OTHER BUSINESS Be it resolved that upon completion of the land review, Mr. Maitland review the Township policies and processes as to land holdings and disposition and recommend amendments to the Township’s current bylaws, policies and procedures to establish the transformation of the Township’s Land Reserve fund to a Township Property Endowment Fund. CARRIED Councillor Kositsky opposed 5.

Councillor Fox presented the following Notice of Motion for consideration at the next Council meeting: Mufford Crescent Overpass Whereas considerable concern has been evidenced on the issue of dealing with heavy rail in Langley as evidenced by the recent presentation of a petition by Mr. Wally Martin. Be it resolved that a meeting be set up as soon as possible with Mayor and Council, MLA Mary Polak, MLA Rich Coleman, Minister of Housing and Social Development, MP Mark Warawa with the Minister of Transportation, and the Hon. Kevin Falcon, MLA and Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, to discuss the issue and concerns regarding the growth of heavy rail traffic in our community; and Further to strategize on how we can encourage all levels of government and the rail companies to plan for, and move the agenda ahead for building a dual function road/rail bridge to replace the aging Pattullo Bridge, allowing for rail traffic to cross the Fraser River and head east along the northerly Fraser route, thus allowing for half the existing rail traffic limited to one directional access to DeltaPort through Langley.

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ADDITIONAL DELEGATIONS

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TERMINATE Moved by Councillor Ferguson, Seconded by Councillor Long, That the meeting terminate at 8:17 p.m. CARRIED

March 2, 2009 Regular Council Meeting Minutes CERTIFIED CORRECT:

Mayor

Deputy Township Clerk

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