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SPECIAL MEETING OF
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
Monday, March 2, 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, C. Fox, 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

J. Chu, S. Palmer and R. Schmidt

A. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1. Special Council Meeting – February 16, 2009

Moved by Councillor Long,

Seconded by Councillor Fox,
That Council adopt the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held
February 16, 2009.
CARRIED

B. APPROVAL OF DELEGATION REQUESTS TO APPEAR AT THE 4:00 P.M.

SPECIAL MEETING AND 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING

Moved by Councillor Ward,

Seconded by Councillor Ferguson,
That Council approve the following Delegation Requests as presented:

4:00 p.m.

1. Wally Martin
File 0550-07

Request by Wally Martin, to appear before Council to discuss a petition regarding

“Get the Trains Out of Downtown Langley”.
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B. APPROVAL OF DELEGATION REQUESTS TO APPEAR AT THE 4:00 P.M.

SPECIAL MEETING AND 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING

2. Ray Halvorson
File 0550-07

Request by Ray Halvorson, to appear before Council to discuss the permitting of soil
removal to create an aquaculture facility.

3. Brent Loates
File 0550-07

Request by Brent Loates, to appear before Council to discuss the permitting of soil
removal to create an aquaculture facility.

7:00 p.m.

4. Dr. Robert Moats

File 0550-07

Request by Dr. Robert Moats, to appear before Council to discuss the Glover Road
Bypass and concern over Council’s decision making priorities and process.

5. Roy Mufford
File 0550-07

Request by Roy Mufford, to appear before Council to discuss options on the Mufford
Crescent Overpass issue.

6. Eric Bysouth
File 0550-07

Request by Eric Bysouth, to appear before Council to discuss the Mufford/Highway

10 road system.
CARRIED

MOTION TO RESOLVE INTO SPECIAL CLOSED MEETING

Moved by Councillor Fox,

Seconded by Councillor Ward,
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) Personal; (j) Freedom of Information;

Item G.1. – Section 90(1) (a) Personnel; and
Item G.2. – Section 90(1) (k) Negotiations.
CARRIED
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MEETING RECESSED

The meeting recessed at 3:01 p.m.

MEETING RECONVENED

The meeting reconvened at 3:37 p.m.

The agenda order was varied.

F. MINUTES OF COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS

1. South Fraser Family Court and Youth Justice Committee – January 8, 2009
File 0540-20

Moved by Councillor Long,

Seconded by Councillor Fox,
That Council receive the Minutes from the South Fraser Family Court and Youth
Justice Committee meeting held January 8, 2009.
CARRIED

G. ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

Moved by Councillor Fox,

Seconded by Councillor Ward,
That Council receive for information the items under Associations and Other
Government Agencies as presented.
CARRIED

1. District of Maple Ridge Meeting

File 0400-60

Letter received from Mayor Ernie Daykin, District of Maple Ridge inviting Mayor and
Council to a dinner meeting to discuss issues of interest to both communities.

REFERRAL

Moved by Councillor Bateman,

Seconded by Councillor Ward,
That the letter from the District of Maple Ridge be referred to staff to determine a date
in the latter part of April or early May 2009.
CARRIED

2. Board of Education Appointments

File 0400-80

Letter received from Joan Bech, Chair, School District 35 regarding appointments of
trustees to serve as representatives on Township of Langley Committees.
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G. ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

3. Fraser Health Authority Request for Presentation

File 0400-90

Letter received from Kathi Thompson, Senior Advisor, Municipal Government and
Community Relations, Fraser Health Authority requesting an opportunity to provide a
presentation to Mayor and Council.

REFERRAL

Moved by Councillor Bateman,

Seconded by Councillor Ferguson,
That Council approve the presentation request and refer to staff to make the
appropriate arrangements.
CARRIED

M. OTHER BUSINESS

1. Karen Refugees

Moved by Councillor Fox,

Seconded by Councillor Bateman,
Whereas Council had a recent presentation on the Karen refugee situation in
Langley and,

Whereas it was identified that one need they had was access to recreational
facilities and,

Whereas their financial situation is a serious consideration,

Be it resolved that the Township of Langley donate 100 Annual Recreation passes to
the Karen Community allowing them unlimited access to all Township recreational
facilities.

REFERRAL

Moved by Councillor Bateman

Seconded by Councillor Ward,
That the matter be referred to staff to determine how to best meet the needs of the
Karen community.
CARRIED

2. Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Commission

Councillor Kositsky referred to materials submitted to Council relative to treaty

negotiations.
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M. OTHER BUSINESS

3. Local Government Act – Regional Districts

Councillor Kositsky commented that a Regional District Task Force was struck to
review and update sections of the Local Government Act as to GVRD representation
on the Board and population size as determined by census.

C. PRESENTATIONS

1. Sustainability Charter

R. Seifi, Director, Community Development, provided a Presentation regarding the

Sustainability Charter and the various initiatives underway. J. Chu, Strategic
Planner, then spoke on the history and background of the Sustainability Charter and
advised that the Vision is to build a legacy for future generations by leading and
committing the economy to a lifestyle that is socially, culturally, economically, and
environmentally balanced. He discussed goals, objectives and actions of the
Charter.

R. Schmidt, Environmental Coordinator II, was in attendance and noted that the
Township committed to the FCM partners for Combat Protection Program and will
work on deployment of the Community program this year. He advised that the
Township signed the provincial Climate Action Charter in 2007 committing municipal
operations to become carbon neutral by 2012. The carbon tax rebate annual grant
for 2008 was $21,304. He then described various corporate strategies underway.

Councillor Bateman left the meeting at 4:11 p.m. and rejoined the meeting at
4:13 p.m.

Councillor Dornan left the meeting at 4:22 p.m. and rejoined the meeting at
4:24 p.m.

The original agenda order then resumed.

B. DELEGATIONS

1. Wally Martin
File 0550-07

Wally Martin appeared before Council to discuss a petition regarding “Get the Trains
Out of Downtown Langley”. He spoke to the promise he made on February 13, 2009
that he would provide a petition on line for citizens to sign relative to the removal of
trains in the community, and noted that the petition had been submitted to Council.
He advised that the corridor is a transit corridor on loan to the freight companies,
and the people of Langley want the corridor back to provide a transportation system
for people, not freight.
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B. DELEGATIONS

2. Ray Halvorson
File 0550-07

Ray Halvorson appeared before Council to discuss the permitting of soil removal to
create an aquaculture facility. He noted that he bought his 19 acre property at
753 - 264 Street many years ago and proposed an aquaculture pond be developed
on the property to operate a rainbow trout fishery. He then provided a presentation
on the proposed Organic Rainbow Trout Finfish Farm; a 5 acre pond to be supplied
by a licensed water transporter and tested on a regular basis. He noted that the
proposal meets with the provincial requirements of the Agricultural Land
Commission, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, the Ministry of Environment,
and the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands.

3. Brent Loates
File 0550-07

Brent Loates appeared before Council to discuss the permitting of soil removal to
create an aquaculture facility and commented that the pond would not interact with
the aquifer, would be tested on a regular basis, and not use chemicals. He noted
that the pond lining would meet the requirements of the white clay soil conditions
and be made of a geomembrane. He noted wetland plants would be planted to filter
out pollutants and provide oxygen; fish food has been approved by the DFO;
aerators would be installed, and waste collected and hauled away by a licensed
company.

C. PRESENTATIONS

1. Sustainability Charter

This item was heard earlier in the meeting.

D. REPORTS TO COUNCIL

1. 2009 Fee-for-Service Contract with the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce

Report 09-22
File CD 6900 – 01

Moved by Councillor Long,

Seconded by Councillor Fox,
That Council receive this report entitled “2009 Fee-for-Service Contract with the
Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce”, for information; and further

That Council authorize staff to execute, effective January 1, 2009, the 2009 fee-for-
service contract with the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce for the provision of
business development services in the Township of Langley for $15,000, as
contained in the draft 2009 budget.
CARRIED
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D. REPORTS TO COUNCIL

2. Ice Facilities Operation Extension & Modification Agreement

Report 09-25
File RCP 2240-20

Moved by Councillor Bateman,

Seconded by Councillor Ferguson,
That Council authorize an extension to the existing 5-year operating agreement, with
modifications as outlined in this report, to Canadian Recreation Excellence
Corporation (“Rec Ex”), for the operation of Aldergrove Community Arena and
George Preston Recreation Centre from April 8, 2009 until June 30, 2013.
CARRIED

Councillor Richter opposed

E. CORRESPONDENCE

F. MINUTES OF COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS

1. South Fraser Family Court and Youth Justice Committee – January 8, 2009
File 0540-20

This item was heard earlier in the meeting.

G. ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

This item was heard earlier in the meeting.

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

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M. OTHER BUSINESS

This item was heard earlier in the meeting.

N. TERMINATE

Moved by Councillor Long,

Seconded by Councillor Bateman,
That the meeting terminate at 5:01 p.m.
CARRIED

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

Mayor

Deputy Township Clerk