REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Monday, November 20, 2023

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

Council Chambers, Langley City Hall

20399 Douglas Crescent

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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 November 20, 2023 regular agenda be adopted as circulated.

3.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

A Committee of the Whole meeting provides Council a greater opportunity to speak to and debate specific agenda items.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT Council commence the Committee of the Whole.

3.a

Bylaw 3224 - Road Closure Bylaw

A bylaw to close and remove the dedication of a portion of highway located between 20401-43 Fraser Highway and 20457 Fraser Highway.

Presented by:
Carl Johannsen, Director of Development Services

Opportunity for public input

*Please refer to item 4b.1. "Consent Agenda/Bylaws" to view Bylaw 3224 - Road Closure Bylaw.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT Council rise and report.

4.

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.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the following item(s) be approved:

4.a

Adoption of Minutes

4.a.1

Regular Meeting Minutes from November 6, 2023

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting held on November 6, 2023 be adopted as circulated.

4.a.2

Special (Pre-Closed) Meeting Minutes from  November 6, 2023

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the minutes of the special (pre-closed) meeting held on November 6, 2023 be adopted as circulated.

4.b

Bylaws

4.b.1

Bylaw 3224 - Road Closure Bylaw

Final reading of a bylaw to close and remove the dedication of a portion of highway located between 20401-43 Fraser Highway and 20457 Fraser Highway.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the bylaw cited as "Road Closure Bylaw No. 3224, 2023" be read a final time." 

4.c

Administrative Reports

4.c.1

2024 Schedule of Regular Council Meetings

RECOMMENDATION:

1. THAT the following dates be set for the Regular Meetings of Council in 2024:

January 15, 22
February 12, 26
March 4, 18
April 8, 29
May 13, 27
June 3, 17
July 8, 22
September 9, 23
October 7, 21
November 4, 18
December 2, 9

2.THAT the Regular Meetings of Council will be held in the Council Chambers, Langley City Hall, 20399 Douglas Crescent, Langley BC at 7:00 p.m., unless otherwise resolved by Council.

4.d

Motions

4.d.1

2024 Delegates and Representative and Advisory Body Appointments

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the following members of council be appointed to the respective advisory bodies for 2024:

Advisory Design Panel
1. Councillor Paul Albrecht (Chair)
2. Councillor Mike Solyom (Co-Chair)

Arts, Recreation, Culture and Heritage Committee
1.    Councillor Rosemary Wallace (Chair)
2.    Councillor Leith White (Co-Chair)

Community Day Committee    
1.    Mayor Nathan Pachal (Chair)    
2.    Councillor Rosemary Wallace (Co-Chair)    

Crime Prevention Committee
1.    Councillor Paul Albrecht (Chair)
2.    Councillor Delaney Mack (Co-Chair)

Economic Development Task Group
1.    Councillor Teri James (Chair)
2.    Councillor Mike Solyom (Co-Chair)

Environmental Sustainability Committee
1.    Councillor Paul Albrecht (Chair)
2.    Councillor Rosemary Wallace (Co-Chair)

Gateway of Hope Community Council
1.    Councillor Teri James (Council Representative)
2.    Councillor Rosemary Wallace (Alternate)    

Healthier Community Partnerships
1.    Councillor Leith White (Council Representative)
2.    Councillor Delaney Mack (Alternate)

Joint School Board #35 / Municipal Liaison Committee
1.    Councillor Rosemary Wallace (*Chair)
2.    Councillor Leith White (Co-Chair)

Langley Christmas Bureau  
1.    Councillor Teri James (Chair)
2.    Councillor Mike Solyom (Co-Chair)

Langley Human Dignity Coalition
1.    Councillor Rosemary Wallace (Council Representative)
2.    Councillor Delaney Mack (Alternate)

Langley Local Immigration Partnership 
    1. Councillor Rosemary Wallace (Council Co-Representative)
    2. Councillor Leith White (Council Co-Representative)

Magic of Christmas Festival Committee
    1. Councillor Paul Albrecht (Chair)  
    2. Mayor Nathan Pachal (Co-Chair)

Performing Arts and Cultural Centre Task Group
    1. Councillor Rosemary Wallace (Chair)  
    2. Councillor Leith White (Co-Chair)

4.d.2

2024 Metro Vancouver Board of Director Appointment 

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT Councillor Paul Albrecht be appointed to the Metro Vancouver Board of Directors for 2024; and

THAT Councillor Rosemary Wallace be appointed as an alternate.

4.d.3

2024 Fraser Valley Regional Library Board Appointment

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT Councillor Rosemary Wallace be appointed to the Fraser Valley Regional Library Board for 2024; and

THAT Councillor Paul Albrecht be appointed as an alternate.

4.e

Correspondence

4.e.1

Talk To A Stranger Week - November 20 - November 26

The GenWell Project – Canada’s Human Connection Movement

4.e.2

Value for Money Audit on Bill 44 2023 known as The Housing Statutes (Residential Development) Amendment Act

Town of View Royal

5.

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

See Consent Agenda

6.

COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS

6.a

Upcoming Regular Meetings

December 4, 2023
December 11, 2023

6.b

Council Advisory Bodies Update

7.

BYLAWS

7.a

Bylaw 3259 - Municipal Ticket Information System Bylaw Amendment

First, second and third reading of a bylaw to amend fees in the Municipal Ticket Information System.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the bylaw cited as "Municipal Ticket Information System Bylaw, 2011, No. 2846, Amendment No. 21, 2023, No. 3259" be read a first, second and third time.

8.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

8.a

Crime Prevention Committee Recommendations - Crime Prevention Mural

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT Council direct staff to investigate the viability and associated cost to implement a mural at:

Location 1: City Hall – NE Entrance wall and as an alternative,

Location 2: McBurney Plaza – SE wall (facing west) and potentially consider installation of a crime prevention vehicle wrap as outlined in the attached report.

9.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

9.a

Funding Request for Tenant Relocation Policy Update (Land Economist Consultant Work)

RECOMMENDATION:

1. THAT City Council approve the allocation of $35,000 to retain a land economist consultant to support the Tenant Relocation Policy Update.
   
   
2. THAT the $35,000 funding be allocated from the Enterprise Fund.

10.

NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS

10.a

Motions/Notices of Motion

See Consent Agenda

10.b

Correspondence

See Consent Agenda

11.

ADJOURNMENT

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the meeting adjourn.