On Tuesday, I posted about redevelopment matters. I posted about new, faster transit service coming to Langley City on Wednesday. Today, I will post about the remaining items covered at Monday night’s Langley City council meeting.
Langley City council gave first, second, and third reading to three bylaws relating to a new Community Standards Bylaw. The new Community Standards Bylaw consolidates three previous bylaws. It focuses on the upkeep and maintenance of properties, including the securing of unoccupied building from unauthorized entry. While mainly a housekeeping matter, the new Community Standards Bylaw makes it easier for the City to address problem properties. The Fees and Charges Bylaw and Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw were also amended as a result.
As capital projects move forward, more detailed costing becomes available. The City can also receive funding from the province, feds, or TransLink throughout the year. Because of these things, Langley City must amend its financial plan from time-to-time. One of the items that I wanted to highlight is that our community recently received a $977,000 grant from TransLink to help replace the Logan Creek Culverts under the Langley Bypass. Another highlight is that the City was awarded $284,000 by TransLink to support installing bike lanes on 208 Street, and $269,000 to support the installation of bike lanes on Glover Road. A full list of updates to the financial plan can be view on the City’s website. Langley City council gave first, second, and third reading to a bylaw that would amend the financial plan.
Council gave final reading to a new Business Improvement Area Bylaw which I posted about previously. Final reading was also given, and a development permit approved, for a townhouse complex located at the intersection of 56 Avenue and 196 Street which I also posted about previously.
Council received an update on our recreation programming over the summer. There is something happening pretty must every weekend. More information is available on the City’s website.
Council also received an update on parks and other capital projects on the go in our community. Some of the highlights include:
- A new zip-line at Brydon Park that can support a person up to 250lbs
- A renovated sports field at City Park
- A replacement pedestrian bridge in the floodplain near 203 Street that recently opened
- A replacement pedestrian bridge in the floodplain near 201A Street that is under-construction, and due to open at the end of August
- A renewed Douglas Park playground that is under construction
- A new washroom at Penzer Park which will be completed this summer
- A new sewer main under 48 Avenue which is under construction
There are many other projects in our community that have been approved by council. You can see a list and maps of projects in a previous post.
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