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REGULAR MEETING OF
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
Monday, July 6, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Fraser River Presentation Theatre
4th 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, D. Leavers, R. Seifi and H. Tsikayi

S. Palmer

A. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1. Regular Council Meeting – June 22, 2009

Moved by Councillor Ferguson,

Seconded by Councillor Fox,
That Council adopt the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting held June 22, 2009.
CARRIED

Councillor Richter entered the meeting at 7:01 p.m.

B. PRESENTATIONS

C. DELEGATIONS (UP TO 5 DELEGATIONS)

D. REPORTS TO COUNCIL

E. BYLAWS FOR FIRST AND SECOND READING

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F. BYLAWS FOR FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING

1. Fees and Charges Report and Bylaw 2009 No. 4762

Bylaw No. 4762
Report 09-97
File FIN 1810-20

Moved by Councillor Ward,

Seconded by Councillor Fox,
That Council receive the Fees and Charges report for information; and further

That Council give first, second and third readings to the Langley Fees and Charges
Bylaw 2007 No. 4616 Amendment Bylaw 2009 No. 4762.
CARRIED

2. Langley Cemetery Bylaw 1994 No. 3202 Amendment Bylaw 2009 No. 4765
Bylaw No. 4765
Report 09-98
File RCP 3900-20

Moved by Councillor Bateman,

Seconded by Councillor Dornan,
That Council give first, second and third reading to Langley Cemetery Bylaw 1994 No.
3202 Amendment Bylaw 2009 No. 4765.
CARRIED

3. Fire Prevention Bylaw 2005 No. 4410 Amendment Bylaw 2009 No. 4766
Bylaw No. 4766
Report 09-103
File FIN 3900-20

Moved by Councillor Ferguson,

Seconded by Councillor Fox,
That Council give first, second and third reading to Fire Prevention Bylaw 2005 No.
4410 Amendment Bylaw 2009 No. 4766.
CARRIED

G. BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION AT THIRD READING

H. BYLAWS FOR FINAL ADOPTION

1. Emergency Program Bylaw

Bylaw No 4748
Report 09-88
File PROTSERV 7380-20

Moved by Councillor Ward,

Seconded by Councillor Dornan,
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That Council give final reading to “Township of Langley Emergency Program Bylaw
2009 No. 4748”.
CARRIED
2. Erosion and Sediment Control Bylaw 2006 No. 4381 Amendment
Bylaw 2009 No. 4754
Bylaw No 4754
Report 09-89
File CD 3900-25-4381

Moved by Councillor Bateman,

Seconded by Councillor Fox,
That Council give final reading to “Erosion and Sediment Control Bylaw 2006 No.
4381 Amendment Bylaw 2009 No. 4754”.
CARRIED

3. Rezoning Application No. 100319 (Fernridge Place)

Bylaw No. 4729
Report 09-31
File CD 07-15-0038

Moved by Councillor Bateman,

Seconded by Councillor Kositsky,
That Council give final reading to “Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw 1987 No. 2500
Amendment (Fernridge Place) Bylaw 2009 No. 4729”.
CARRIED

Councillors Ferguson and Fox opposed

4. Rezoning Application No. 100322 Development Permit No. 100562

(96th Avenue Development Group Ltd.)
Bylaw No. 4718
Report 09-21
File CD 09-02-0139

Moved by Councillor Bateman,

Seconded by Councillor Fox,
That Council give final reading to “Township of Langley Zoning Bylaw 1987 No. 2500
Amendment (96th Avenue Development Group Ltd.) Bylaw 2009 No. 4718”.
CARRIED

Development Permit No. 100562

Moved by Councillor Ward,

Seconded by Councillor Fox,
That Council authorize Development Permit No. 100562 (96th Avenue Development
Group Ltd.) for property located at 20327 – 96 Avenue and vacant lands to the west
in accordance with Attachment B subject to the following conditions:

a) Building plans being in substantial compliance with Schedules “A” to “O”;

b) Landscape plans being in substantial compliance with Schedules “J” to “M” and
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in compliance with the Township’s Street Tree and Boulevard and Treatment
program to the acceptance of the Manager of Parks Design and Development;
c) Signage to be in substantial compliance with Schedule “N” and in compliance
with the Township of Langley Sign Bylaw;
d) Fascia signage shall consist of channel lettering;
e) Rooftop mechanical equipment to be located so that it is not visible from
adjacent roads or alternatively to be screened from view by compatible
architectural treatment;
f) Garbage facilities to be located within screened enclosures and screened from
view by compatible architectural treatment;
g) Section 914.4 of the Township Zoning Bylaw 1987 No. 2500 being varied from a
minimum 5.0 metre side lot line setback from a flanking street to permit a
minimum 2.0 metre side lot line setback from a flanking street as shown in
Schedule “C”;

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) Landscaping (including the buffer / trail) and boulevard treatment to be secured

by letter of credit;
i) 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;
j) Issuance of an Erosion and Sediment Control permit in conjunction with the
Township’s Erosion and Sediment Control Bylaw;
k) Submission of a stormwater management plan to the acceptance of the General
Manager of Engineering;
l) Payment of supplemental Development Permit application fees.
CARRIED

I. CORRESPONDENCE

J. ASSOCIATIONS, AGENCIES AND OTHER GOVERNMENT ITEMS

K. MAYOR’S REPORT
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Mayor Green reported that he had issued a Press Release regarding the Master
Agreement renewal between BC Hydro and Canadian Pacific Ltd. renewal of
passenger rights in respect to the Pratt-Livingstone section of the Fraser Valley
Corridor. He also reported on several events he had attended in the course of his
duties.

L. METRO VANCOUVER REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT

Mayor Green reported that he attended, among other meetings, the Metro
Vancouver Board of Directors meeting regarding the Livable Region Strategic Plan
meeting.

M. ITEMS FROM PRIOR MEETINGS

N. ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION FROM SPECIAL

CLOSED MEETINGS

O. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

P. ITEMS HAVING PRIOR NOTICE OF MOTION

Q. OTHER BUSINESS
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1. Proposed Water Management Plan

Moved by Councillor Fox,

Seconded by Councillor Bateman,
Whereas there is considerable concern and continuing issues with wells and their
draw on the aquifers in the Township of Langley; and

Whereas there is need to address the issues associated with wells in an expedient
manner;

Therefore be it resolved that we move to implement recommendations #1, #7, #12,

#13, #21 and #23 to the proposed Water Management Plan commencing
immediately; and further

That staff investigate funding for the implementation of these recommendations with
the Provincial Government; and further

That staff investigate an implementation strategy to provide an incentive to

encourage residents to cap unused wells.

REFERRAL

Moved by Councillor Fox,

Seconded by Councillor Bateman,
That the Notice of Motion be referred to the Council Priorities Committee meeting
scheduled for July 8, 2009.
CARRIED

R. ADDITIONAL DELEGATIONS

S. TERMINATE

Moved by Councillor Bateman,

Seconded by Councillor Ferguson,
That the meeting terminate at 7:18 p.m.
CARRIED

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

Mayor

Deputy Township Clerk