REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Monday, December 02, 2024

7:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

Remote Video / Teleconference

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1.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The land on which we gather is on the traditional unceded territory of the Katzie, Kwantlen, Matsqui and Semiahmoo First Nations.

2.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the December 2, 2024 regular agenda be adopted as circulated.

3.

CONSENT AGENDA

Before the motion is made to approve the Consent Agenda, a Council member may request that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda and dealt with separately; additionally, a Council member may request that one or more items on the Regular Council Agenda be included on the Consent Agenda, and if no one objects, it will be so listed and considered.

Where no recommendation is noted, the agenda item is deemed to be received for information.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the following item(s) be approved:

3.a

Adoption of Minutes

3.a.1

Regular Meeting Minutes from November 18, 2024

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting held on November 18, 2024 be adopted as circulated.

3.a.2

Special Meeting Minutes from November 18 and November 25, 2024

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the minutes of the special meetings held on November 18 and November 25, 2024 be adopted as circulated.

3.b

Correspondence

Also see 'Correspondence' section below

3.b.1

December as Christian Heritage Month

Molly Banerjei, CEO Christian Heritage Month Initiative

4.

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

See Consent Agenda

5.

DELEGATIONS

5.a

Skate Under Cover

Dave Jonsson

6.

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHTS

6.a

Langley City Website Upgrade Presentation

Wendy Dupley, Economic Development Advisor and Project Lead
Jessica La-Banh, Communications Officer

7.

COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS

7.a

Upcoming Regular Meetings

December 9, 2024 - Virtual Meeting held remotely
January 13, 2025 - In Person, Council Chambers

7.b

Council Advisory Bodies Update

8.

BYLAWS

8.a

Bylaw 3302 - Financial Plan 2024 – 2028 Bylaw Amendment

First, second and third reading of a bylaw to amend the 2024-2028 Financial Plan.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the bylaw cited as “Financial Plan 2024 – 2028 Bylaw, 2024, No.3266, Amendment No. 2, Bylaw No. 3302" be read a first, second and third time.

8.b

Bylaw No. 3297 - Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment

First, second and third reading of a bylaw to amend fees and charges for various services offered by the City of Langley.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the bylaw cited as "Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2010, No. 2837, Amendment No. 36, 2024, No. 3297" be read a first, second and third time.

8.c

Bylaw 3298 - Waterworks Regulation Bylaw Amendment

First, second and third reading of a bylaw to amend the Waterworks Regulation Bylaw (2025 Rate amendment).

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the bylaw cited as the “Waterworks Regulation Bylaw, 2004, No. 2550, Amendment No. 27, 2024, Bylaw No. 3298” be read a first, second and third time.

8.d

Bylaw 3299 - Solid Waste Bylaw Amendment

First, second and third reading of a bylaw to amend the Solid Waste Bylaw (2025 Rate amendment).

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the bylaw cited as the “Solid Waste Bylaw, 2016, No. 2991, Amendment No. 8, 2024, No. 3299” be read a first, second and third time.

8.e

Bylaw 3293 - Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 212

Third reading of a bylaw to rezone the properties located at 20130-20150 53 Avenue & 20139-20153 52 Avenue from RS1 Single Family Residential Zone to CD102 Comprehensive Development Zone to permit a 6-storey, 80-unit apartment building.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the bylaw cited as "Zoning Bylaw 1996, No. 2100 Amendment No. 212, 2024, No. 3293" be read a third time.

8.f

Bylaw 3294 - Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 213

Third reading of a bylaw to rezone the property located at 5360 204 Street from RM2 Multiple Residential Medium Density Zone to CD103 Comprehensive Development Zone to permit a 6-storey, 283-unit apartment building.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the bylaw cited as "Zoning Bylaw 1996, No. 2100 Amendment No. 213, 2024, No. 3294" be read a third time.

8.g

Bylaw 3301 - Housing Agreement

First, second and third reading of a bylaw to enter into a housing agreement under section 483 of the Local Government Act.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the bylaw cited as "Housing Agreement Bylaw, 2024, No. 3301” be read a first, second and third time.

9.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

9.a

Economic Development Strategy (EDS)

Presentation from Wendy Dupley, Economic Development Advisor

RECOMMENDATION:

1. THAT Council approve and adopt the 2024 Economic Development Strategy, Be. Enterprising, as a replacement for the 2016 Economic Development Strategy; and
2. THAT Council direct staff to commence implementation of the strategy and provide an annual progress report to Council.

10.

NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS

10.a

Motions/Notices of Motion

10.a.1

Budget Transparency

Councillors' Mack & White

RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS transparency of the budget process and public awareness of deliberations on items not covered within Section 90 of the Community Charter is a paramount principle of good governance;

AND WHEREAS Closed Meeting agenda items and discussions should be strictly limited to those permitted to occur in a Closed Meeting format;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that council conduct budget deliberations in Open Meetings of Council; AND that council consider Service Level Increments (increases) in Closed Meetings, as necessary, but only as strictly permitted under Section 90 of the Community Charter.

10.a.2

Inclusionary Zoning

Councillors' White & Mack

RECOMMENDATION:

WHEREAS we recognize that several years into a housing crisis – with billions of dollars spent through Federal and Provincial housing initiatives, the issue of accessing local affordable housing in Langley City remains a challenge, still out of reach for many – especially our most vulnerable populations.

AND WHEREAS Langley City to date lacks clear policy and supportive bylaws surrounding Inclusionary Zoning which through its provision would provide the City the ability to substantially secure and support a socially diverse, economically sustainable environment with affordable housing now and in the future.

AND WHEREAS the Province with the introduction of Bill 16 - Housing Statutes Amendment Act (Third Reading on the 10th day of April, 2024 ) provides these enablement’s to local municipalities; and further with Metro Vancouver Regional District providing an in-depth report, “A Regional Model for Inclusionary Housing - Final Report, February 29, 2024” which highlights the effectiveness of inclusionary zoning.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to research and provide a report back to council on a local policy framework for inclusionary zoning; such that can further be considered by Council for adoption in the upcoming zoning bylaw update.

11.

ADJOURNMENT

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the meeting adjourn.