REGULAR MEETING OF

TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
Monday, March 2, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Fraser River Presentation Theatre
4th Floor, 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley, BC

AGENDA

A. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Regular Council Meeting - February 16, 2009

Recommendation that Council adopt the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held
February 16, 2009.
February 16, 2009 Regular Minutes.pdf

B. PRESENTATIONS

C. DELEGATIONS (UP TO 5 DELEGATIONS)

D. REPORTS TO COUNCIL
1. RBRC – 64 Avenue Rail Overpass at Highway 10 Project
Report 09-26
File ENG 5330-23-03

Recommendation that Council receive the RBRC – 64 Avenue Rail Overpass at Highway 10
Project (“the Project”) report; and

That Council endorse the preliminary design; and further

That Council authorize staff to enter into agreements with the Government of Canada,
Contribution Agreement (“GOC Agreement”) and the Project Agreement, Roberts Bank Rail
Corridor Program (“RBRC Agreement”) on behalf of the Township of Langley, subject to
such modifications as may be deemed necessary by legal counsel.
RBRC_64_Avenue_Rail_Overpass.pdf

E. BYLAWS FOR FIRST AND SECOND READING

F. BYLAWS FOR FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING

 1. Fort Langley Business Improvement Area – Bylaw Amendments
Bylaw No. 4731
Report 09-24
File CD 6750-01

Recommendation 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.

Explanation – Bylaw No. 4731

Bylaw No. 4731 amends Downtown Fort Langley Business Improvement Area Bylaw 2007
No. 4577 by amending the date in Section 8 and amending Section 10 to require that a
review engagement statement rather than an audited financial statement be submitted
annually.
Fort Langley BIA.pdf

G. BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION AT THIRD READING

H. BYLAWS FOR FINAL ADOPTION

1. Township of Langley Controlled Substance Property Bylaw 2006 No. 4537
Amending Bylaw 2009 No. 4722
Report 09-17
File PROTSERV 3900-01

Recommendation that Council give final reading to Township of Langley Controlled

Substance Property Bylaw 2006 No. 4537 Amending Bylaw 2009 No. 4722.

Explanation – Bylaw No. 4722

Bylaw No. 4722 is an amendment to the Controlled Substance Property Bylaw 2006 No.
4537 to add housekeeping amendments.
Controlled Substance Property Bylaw.pdf
2. Permanent Road Closure, Highway Dedication Removal 101 Avenue /
207 Street (Township of Langley)
Bylaw No. 4721
 Recommendation that Council give final reading to Township of Langley Highway Closing
and Dedication Removal (Township) Bylaw 2009 No. 4721.

Explanation – Bylaw No. 4721

Bylaw No. 4721 authorizes the closure and highway dedication removal of a portion of
unopened 207 Street and 101 Avenue at 208 Street.

Clerk’s Note: No Council report is attached as this is a property matter.

Road Closure Bylaw 4721.pdf

I. CORRESPONDENCE

J. ASSOCIATIONS, AGENCIES AND OTHER GOVERNMENT ITEMS

K. MAYOR'S REPORT

L. METRO VANCOUVER REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT

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

At the February 16, 2009 Regular Meeting of Council Councillor Richter provided the following
Notice of Motions:
1. Cowboys Nightclub

Whereas Cowboys is a nightclub operation located in Aldergrove;

It has a liquor licence;

It is now attempting to operate with exotic dancers;

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.

2. Langley Flight School

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 area 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 to enjoy their properties in some peace and quiet after 5:00 p.m. on
weekdays and on Saturdays and Sundays.

3. Domaine de Chaberton Estate Winery

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.

At the February 16, 2009 Regular Meeting of Council Councillor Fox provided the following
Notice of Motion:

4. Property Endowment Fund

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

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.

R. ADDITIONAL DELEGATIONS

S. TERMINATE