January 15, 2018 Council Meeting Notes: Project updates, events, and activities

Over the last few days, I’ve posted some highlights about the operating budget and capital works program from the 2018 Langley City Financial Plan that was presented at Monday night’s council meeting. Today, I will cover the other remaining significant items that were on the council agenda.

Because of the mild climate in Metro Vancouver, City crews can continue working on renewing infrastructure, and enhancing our parks. Rick Bomhof provided an update on some of the projects that the departments he leads are working on.

Work continues on enhancements to Penzer Park. A new picnic shelter was recently completed.

New Penzer Park Picnic Shelter. Select image to enlarge.

Phase 1 of traffic calming has also been completed around Linwood Park, including the installation of temporary measures to make the intersection of 201 A Street & Michaud Crescent safer. Phase 2 will see a polka dot painted design added to the temporary traffic islands, as well as painted triangles on the speed tables. This will be done when the weather is dry and above 10° Celsius.

Michaud Crescent Traffic Calming. Select image to enlarge.

Other projects recently completed where water connections along 56 Avenue and 200 Street to the recently renewed watermain in the area. Also, new playground features were added to Rotary Centennial Park.

Other projects on the go include:

• New Penzer Park washroom
• Spray park expansion at City Park
• 48 Avenue sewer replacement near 210 Street
• Relining culverts along Fraser Highway, under the rail tracks at Production Way
• Relining culverts along the Langley Bypass
• Launch of a concept design for a renewed Fraser Highway One-Way
• Water booster pump station decommission on 200 Street
• Upgrade to City utilities control and monitoring system

Afterwards, Kim Hilton provided an overview of the recreation programs and events from the departments that she leads. There are a variety of activities for people of all ages in our community, please visit the City’s website for a list of recreation options, community events, and youth events & programs.

I wanted to highlight that on Family Day, there will be special events at Timms Community Centre between 11:30am and 2:30pm.

Council also gave first and second reading to a proposed apartment project located at Brydon Crescent and 199 A Street. This will allow a public hearing to be scheduled.

Rendering of proposed apartment project from the south-west corner of Brydon Crescent. Select image to enlarge.

Council also received reports on the activities completed by the Community Day Committee, Magic of Christmas Parade Committee, and Youth Committee. Council authorized the Deputy Director of Development Services & Economic Development to attend the Canadian Institute of Planners Annual Conference.

Council also passed a motion asking for 50% of the provincial share of the cannabis tax to be provided to local governments as we are responsible for local policing, and bylaw enforcement.