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SPECIAL MEETING OF
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
Monday, February 16, 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, B. Long, K. Richter

and G. Ward

M. Bakken, P. Catlin, C. Corfe, D. Leavers, R. Seifi, D. Sparks and J. Winslade

S. Palmer

A. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1. Special Council Meeting – February 9, 2009

Moved by Councillor Fox,

Seconded by Councillor Ward,
That Council adopt the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held
February 9, 2009.
CARRIED

B. APPROVAL OF DELEGATION REQUESTS

Moved by Councillor Ferguson,

Seconded by Councillor Fox,
That Council approve the following Delegation Requests:

4:00 p.m.

1. Barry McCall

7:00 p.m.

2. Dr. R.S. Roman

CARRIED
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B. APPROVAL OF DELEGATION REQUESTS

1. Barry McCall
File 0550-07

Request by Barry McCall, to appear before Council to discuss the ALR exclusion file
#14.7.35 on the north side of 56 Avenue between 264 and 268 Streets.

B. APPROVAL OF DELEGATION REQUESTS TO APPEAR AT THE 7:00 P.M.

REGULAR MEETING

2. Dr. R.S. Roman

File 0550-07

Request by Dr. R.S. Roman, to appear before Council to discuss the unacceptable
noise from the Langley Flight School students repeatedly flying over her property.

MOTION TO RESOLVE INTO SPECIAL CLOSED MEETING

Moved by Councillor Bateman,

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 C.1. – Section 90(1) (f) Law Enforcement; and

Item G.1. – 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.2. – Section 90(1) (g) Litigation.
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 3:01 p.m.

MEETING RECONVENED

The meeting reconvened at 4:50 p.m.

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B. DELEGATION

1. Barry McCall
File 0550-07

Barry McCall appeared before Council to discuss the ALR exclusion file #14.7.35 on
the north side of 56 Avenue between 264 and 268 Streets. He commented that they
appeared before Council in 2006 and their application was not endorsed due to lack
of sewer infrastructure at that time. He commented on the change in economy, soil
conditions of property, flooding, the opportunity for GVWD water hook-up in
Aldergrove, and requested Council endorse Application #14.7.35.

C. PRESENTATIONS

D. REPORTS TO COUNCIL

1. 2009 Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel

Report 09-18
File FIN 1970-09

Moved by Councillor Fox,

Seconded by Councillor Dornan,
That Council establish the sitting of the 2009 Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel for
Parcel Tax Frontages for 9:30 a.m. on Monday March 23, 2009 in the Yorkson
Creek Meeting Room at the Civic Facility.
CARRIED

2. Provincial Agricultural Land Commission Application No. 100174

(Anderson Management Inc. and Rippin Fur Farm Ltd.)
Report 09-19
File CD 13-08-0012

Moved by Councillor Ward,

Seconded by Councillor Long,
That Council advise the Agricultural Land Commission that the inclusion application
submitted by Anderson Management Inc. (co-owners with Fred and Carol Rippin of
Rippin’s Fur Farms) for property located at 27413 - 8 Avenue is supported as it
complies with the Rural Plan and the Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw.
CARRIED

3. Provincial Agricultural Land Commission Application No. 100173 (McCall)

Report 09-14
File CD 14-07-035

Moved by Councillor Ward,

Seconded by Councillor Ferguson,
That Council advise the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission that the Agricultural
Land Reserve exclusion application for eight (8) properties located at 5670 264
Street, 26477, 26473, 26575, 26601, 26695, 26713 56 Avenue and 5625 268 Street
is not supported.
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D. REPORTS TO COUNCIL

DEFERRAL

Moved by Councillor Richter,

Seconded by Councillor Fox,
That Provincial Agricultural Land Commission Application No. 100173 (McCall) be
deferred pending receipt of the Employment Lands Study being prepared by Stantec
Consultants for the Township and due in approximately 6 months.
CARRIED

MOTION

Moved by Councillor Ferguson,

Seconded by Councillor Long,
That the staff report and Employment Lands Study be referred to the Agricultural
Advisory Committee for comment.
DEFEATED ON A TIE VOTE

Mayor Green, Councillors Dornan, Fox, and Ward opposed

4. Central Gordon Estate Neighbourhood Plan and Northeast Gordon Estate

Neighbourhood Plan 208 Street Density Review
Report 09-20
File CD 6480-30

Moved by Councillor Bateman,

Seconded by Councillor Long,
That Council receive the report entitled “Central Gordon Estate Neighbourhood Plan
Area and Northeast Gordon Estate Neighbourhood Plan 208 Street Density Review”,
for information;

That Council direct staff to proceed with the necessary planning process including a
design charrette for the Central Gordon Estate Neighbourhood Plan; and a design
charrette for lands adjacent 208 Street forming part of the Northeast Gordon Estate
Neighbourhood Plan as depicted in the report; and further

That Council endorse the consultation process outlined in this report, involving the
Neighbourhood Team, landowners, Langley Environmental Partners, Langley Field
Naturalists, the Langley Urban Development Institute Liaison Group, the Department
of Fisheries and Oceans, Langley School District, and the Utility Companies
including Telus, Terasen and Shaw Cable.
CARRIED
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D. REPORTS TO COUNCIL

MOTION

Moved by Councillor Long,

Seconded by Councillor Richter,
That Community Amenity Contributions (CACs) be considered as a part of future
development and that staff consider a Cost of Growth study on high density
development in the Township of Langley.

REFERRAL

Moved by Councillor Bateman,

Seconded by Councillor Ferguson,
That the matter be referred to the budget process.
CARRIED

Councillor Richter opposed

Councillor Dornan left the meeting at 5:19 p.m. and rejoined the meeting at
5:23 p.m.

E. CORRESPONDENCE

Moved by Councillor Bateman,

Seconded by Councillor Ferguson,
That Council receive for information the Correspondence items as presented.
CARRIED

1. Country Drive Poultry Farm Ltd.

File 6410-01

Letter received from Edward Baran regarding the Country Drive Poultry Farm Ltd.

MOTION

Moved by Councillor Long,

Seconded by Councillor Richter,
That staff contact the Farm Industry Review Board to determine if their ruling relative
to the Country Drive Poultry Farm Ltd. has been enacted, and that staff provide a
memo to Council.
CARRIED

2. Kwantlen Polytechnic University Meeting

File 0400-80

Letter received from David Atkinson, Kwantlen Polytechnic University inviting Mayor
and Council to a dinner meeting in Fort Langley. This meeting is intended to provide
an update on recent development at the Langley Campus as well as a forum for the
discussion of upcoming matters of interest to both the Township and Kwantlen.
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E. CORRESPONDENCE

MOTION

Moved by Councillor Long,

Seconded by Councillor Fox,
That staff contact Kwantlen Polytechnic University and attempt to schedule a meeting
in April 2009.
CARRIED

F. MINUTES OF COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS

1. CP Community Advisory Panel – January 22, 2009

Moved by Councillor Ward,

Seconded by Councillor Bateman,
That Council receive the Minutes from the CPR Advisory Panel meeting held
January 22, 2009.
CARRIED

G. ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

H. INFORMATION ITEMS FROM SPECIAL CLOSED MEETINGS

I. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

J. ITEMS FROM PRIOR MEETINGS

1. Neighbourhood Park Land Policy

Report 09-12
File CD 0890-20

Moved by Councillor Bateman,

Seconded by Councillor Ferguson,
That Council receive the report entitled “Neighbourhood Park Land Policy”, for
information; and further

That Council endorse the Neighbourhood Park Land Policy, to ensure a consistent
approach in acquisition and funding of neighbourhood level park land.
CARRIED
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K. STAFF ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION WITH COUNCIL

L. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBERS

M. OTHER BUSINESS

N. TERMINATE

Moved by Councillor Long,

Seconded by Councillor Dornan,
That the meeting terminate at 5:37 p.m.
CARRIED

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

Mayor

Deputy Township Clerk