THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF SURREY bu Municipal Hal 1, 14245-56th Avenue, Surrey, B.C. Minutes of a Regular Council meeting held Monday, November 1, 1976 in the Council Chambers on Monday, Novem- Time: 7:OO p.m. ber 1, 1!376, at 7:OO p.m. All the members of Council were present except Alderman Vogel. Also present were the Municipal Manager and the Municipal Clerk. The Mayor first welcomed student!; from the William Beagle Jr. Secondary School who were present to observe the Council meeting. A. ADOPTION OF MINUTES: 1. In connection with the minutes of the Regular Council meeting of October 25th, Alderman O'Brien-Bell stated that in his comments on Page 9 dealing with the matter of his legal expenses and the alleged "conflict of interest" by him, he had also stated Council was acting outside of it:j jurisdiction when it took action on a complaint by a private individual concerning his Disclosure Form under the "Pub1 ic Officials Disclosure Act". lu RES.NO.J922 Seconded by Alderman Beale That the minutes be adopted with the above addition on Page 9 under Alderman O'Brien-Bell's comments. B. DELEGATIONS: 1. Mr. L. Pearson, Assistant Fire Chief, was present with the winners of the Fire Prevention Poster Contest from the elementary schools for this year. The Mayor requested Mr. Pearson to make the presentations and the winners were congratulated b.y Mr. Pearson, the Mayor, and the Municipal Counci 1. The winners of the contest, whose posters were shown for the information of Council and the audience, were as follows: 1st prize: 2nd prize: 3rd prize: Honorable Mention: Linda Snedden - J.T. Brown Elementary School Bob Ahlwart - Grosvenor Road Elementary School Ann-May Rhodes - Cloverdale Elementary School Robbie Sophy - Grosvenor Road Elementary School. 2. Mr. Peter Jensen, Chief Draftsman, was present on his retirement from Municipal service after 15 years of service.
Mr. Jensen was thanked by the Mayor and members of Council for his years of service to the Corporation and the presentation of a scroll and a gratuity was made to him. 3. Mr. Wilfred De La Mare, Chief Plumbing Inspector, was present on his retirement from Municipal service after 24-1/2 years of service. Mr. De La Mare was warmly thanked for his services over this long period of time by the Mayor and members of Council, and the scroll presentation was made in regard thereto. C. REPORTS OF VARIOUS COMMITTEES: RES.NO.J923 1. BRIDGEVIEW COMMITTEE: (a) Moved by A1 derman Mi 11 ar Seconded by Alderman O'Brien-Bell That the minutes of the meeting of October 21st be received. 2. FAMILY COURT COMMITTEE: RES.NO.J924 (a) Moved by Seconded That the September 22nd be received. A1 derman Fomi ch by Alderman Jones minutes of the meeting of 3. TRAFFIC COMMITTEE: RES.NO.J925 RES.NO.J926 (a) Moved by Seconded That the October 22nd be received. (b) Moved by Seconded That the A1 derman Fomi ch by Alderman Beale minutes of the meeting of A1 derman Moore by Alderman Schrenk recommendations be adopted. The recommendations were adopted with the following mendmen ts : RES.NO.J927 Moved by Alderman Fomich Seconded by Alderman 0' Brien-Bel 1 That the recommendation under Item B.5. on Page 2 "that the steps be removed from the ravine and a sidewalk be established on 120th Street from 96th Avenue to 99th Avenue, and this sidewalk be considered in the 1977 Program" be not approved.
The second amendment made was - RES.NO.J928 RES.NO.J929 Moved by Alderman Mil 1 ar Seconded by Alderman 0' Brien-Bell That the recomnendation that Council reconsider the ma.tter of designation of truck routes in Surrey and if this recommendation is adopted, the Traffic Engineer submit a program of proposed truck routes in Surrey be not approved. This motion was defeated with Aldermen Beale, Jones, Fomich, Schrenk and Mil lar against. In regard to Item C.7. dealing with the recommendation that an asphalt area be created at the south west corner of King George Highway and 72nd Avenue as a bus stop, the Mayor stated any cost involved in creating bus stop areas should be borne by the B.C. Hydro who operate the bus service. Moved by Alderman Fomich Seconded by Alderman O'Brien-Bell That the matter of this bus stop area and the cost thereof be taken up with B.C. Hydro. The following motion had been tabled pending receipt of the minutes of the Traffic Comnittee: Moved by Alderman Schrenk Seconded by Alderman 0' Brien-Bel 1 That the trees and shrubs be removed from the ravine, the steps be removed, an asphalt sidewalk be constructed on 120th Street from 96th Avenue to 99th Avenue, and that the P.T.A. and the Schools be warned of the danger in the area and to avoid the ravine area. This matter was discussed and Alderman Fomich stated the crossing of the ravine should not be closed as the people do not want it closed. He stated it can be maintained and kept in a usable condition. The Mayor stated he had received a petition from the property owners in the area petitioning against the steps being removed. Alderman O'Brien-Bell stated he had looked at the ravine today and felt the solution was not a sidewalk on 120th Street or the closing of the ravine. The pupils do not qualify for school bus transportation. He stated the use of frontiersmen in the ravine for protection of the children would be a logical solution. The Mayor stated he would bring the petition up under his report and action taken on this matter at that time. The above motion was then withdrawn by the mover and seconder.
. L) 4. RES. NO. 5930 RES. NO. 5931 LIBRARY COMMITTEE: (a) Moved by Alderman Millar Seconded by Alderman FOmich That the minutes of the meeting of October 26th be received. 5. PLANNING COMMITTEE: (a) 25th be receive& Moved by Alderman Moore Seconded by A1 de rman Bea 1 e That the minutes of the meeting of October (b) Moved by Alderman Beale Seconded by Alderman Fomich That the recommendations of these minutes be adopted. This motion was not put as it was - J RES.NO.J932 (c) Moved by Alderman Mi 1 l ar Seconded by Alderman Jones That this motion be tabled for one week. with Alderman Beale and the Mayor against. A letter from the Colebrook/Panorama Ridge Ratepayers' Association was received in which they stated they were having a meeting on November 2nd to receive the Consultant's Report on the Community Plan for their area. The requested Council to defer any decisions in regard to the Community Plan and development within the area until the Council has received the position of the Association on the proposed Community Plan. U RES. NO. 5933 Moved by Alderman Fomich Seconded by Alderman Jones That the letter be received. D. REPORTS OF VARIOUS BOARDS: 1. ADVISORY DESIGN PANEL: RES.NO.J934 (a) Moved by Alderman Schrenk Seconded by Alderman Beale That the minutes of the meeting of October 13th be received.
2. GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT: - (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Minutes of Special meeting of Board of Directors of October 6th to be received. Minutes of meeting of Board of Directors of September 29th to be received. Minutes of meeting of Hospital Board of Directors of September 29th to be received. Minutes of Sewerage & Drainage District Board meeting of September 29th to be received. Minutes of Water District Board meeting of September 29th to be received. RES.NO.J935 (f) Minutes of Special Joint meeting of Planning Committee, Livable Region Sub-Committee and Board of Directors of October 6th to be received. Seconded by A1 derman Fomi ch That all of the above minutes be received. E. MAYOR'S REPORT: 1. The Mayor stated he would like Council to pass a motion concerning Quarterhorse racing in 1977 at the Meadow Creek Farms. He stated he had received many requests to try and have this recreation facility operating again in Surrey. He had asked Captain Terry if he was prepared to have Quarterhorse racing and Captain Terry stated he was prepared to do so provided there were no political overtones involved and provided Council would support his application all the way. Alderman Schrenk left the meeting at this point. RES.NO.J936 Moved by Alderman O'Brien-Bell Seconded1 by Alderman Beale That if Captain Terry makes an application to the Land Commission to allow Quarterhorse racing at Meadow Creek Farms, the Council would have no objection to such application. with Aldermen Fomich and Millar against. Alderman Schrenk returned to the meeting at this point. 2. The Mayor requested the following Aldermen to represent Council at the Remembrance Day ceremonies on November 11 th : Alderman Jones - Cloverdale
RES. NO. 5937 Alderman Beale Whal ley Alderman Fomich - Crescent Beach Alderman O'Brien-Bell - White Rock The Mayor stated he would be at Newton. 3. The Mayor stated there was to be a benefit this Friday, November 5th, for two children who had been left with no parents due to an accident. He stated he had tickets available for the Aldermen to attend. He stated as a means of raising funds, the Aldermen's time will be sold for two hour periods at the benefit. 4. The Mayor stated he had received a letter from Ron Armitage of Qualico Developments Limited in which he was resigning from the Surrey Advisory Design Panel effective December 31st, 1976. He stated he represents HUDAC on the Panel and he expected HUDAC would provide the names of several candidates from which Council could choose a successor. The Mayor stated he would be requesting from HUDAC names for appointment to the Panel. Moved by Alderman Fomich Seconded by Alderman Jones That the Mayor write an appropriate letter of thanks to Mr. Armitage for his services on the Panel. w 5. The Mayor stated the Guildford Jaycees' Santa Claus Parade will be held on December 11th and Council members are invited to take part in it. They are anxious to know who will be attending as soon as possible. 6. In regard to the ravine area on 99th Avenue west of 120th Street, the Mayor reported that last Friday he had instructed the Chief Inspector to get a frontiersman to patrol this area when the children are going to and from School. He stated he had taken action under Section 179 in this regard. He stated Council can support his action or tell him to discontinue the service of a frontiersman. He stated the cost is $8.00 per day. The frontiersman is in the ravine area 1 hour before school starts in the morning and 1 hour after school closes in the afternoon. The Mayor read a petition from parents in the area in which they thanked the Mayor for his action in putting a frontiersman into d
the ravine area for the protection of the children on their way to and from school. The petition stated they hoped the frontiersman would stay there until a permanent solution to the problem is found. They stated that closing the ravine is no solution as the only alternative is Scott Road which is worse than the ravine as far as kindergarten and Grade 1 children are concerned. They requested Council to endorse the Mayor's action and work in co-operation with the School Board to make this a permanent arrangement. Moved by Alderman Fomich Seconded by Alderman Jones That Council do not endorse the action of the Mayor under Section 179 and that the frontiersman be removed from this area. This motion was not put at this time and the matter was further discussed. Alderman Fomich stated there are several ravines, for example in the Port Mann area, which are used by children and they would be entitled to a frontiersman as well. RES.NO.J938 Alderman O'Brien-Bell stated he had viewed the ravine area today and children can now be seen from one side of the ravine to the other. He stated the area needs supervision now because of a possible molester in the area. He stated the Manager was looking at fencing of the pathway. Alderman Schrenk pointed out that one child approached by the molester previously in the ravine was only four years old and she questioned how a frontiersman would protect this age group Wing the daytime. The Mayor stated he plans to meet with the School Board and also get a report on the fencing, and he will report further to Council. Moved by Alderman Beale Seconded by Alderman Schrenk That the above motion be tabled for two weeks pending further report by the Mayor. with Alderman Fomich against. F. BY-LAWS: 1. "Surrey Land Use Contract No. 237, Authorization By-law, 1976, No. 4962" was read for the third time. Moved by Alderman Schrenk Seconded by Alderman Jones That "Surrey Land Use Contract No. 237,
RES.NO.J939 2. Authorization By-law, 1976, No. 4962" pass its third reading. "Surrey Land Use Contract No. 208, Authorization By-law, 1976, No. 4963" was read and reconsidered. 3 RES. NO. 5940 RES.NO.J941 RES.NO.J942 Moved by Alderman Mi 11 ar Seconded by Alderman Beale That "Surrey Land Use Contract No. 208, Authorization By-law, 1976, No. 4963" be finally adopted, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed with the Corporate Seal. with A1 derman 0' Brien-Bemnst. 3. "Surrey Land Use Contract No. 38, Authorization By-law, 1973, No. 4153, Amendment By-law, 1976, No. 4975" was read and reconsidered. Seconded by Alderman Beale That "Surrey Land Use Contract No. 38, Authorization By-law, 1973, No. 4153, Amendment By-law, 1976, No. 4975" be finally adopted, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed with the Corporate Seal. 4. "Surrey Zoning By-law, 1964, No. 2265, Amendment By-law, 1976, No. 4976" was read and reconsidered. Seconded by Alderman Beale That "Surrey Zoning By-law, 1964, No. 2265, Amendment By-law, 1976, No. 4976" be finally adopted, signed ty the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed with the Corporate Seal. 5. "The Surrey Soil Removal Regulation By-law, 1976, No. 4978" was read and reconsidered. Moved by Alderman Fomich Seconded by Alderman Jones That "The Surrey Soil Removal Regulation By-law, 1976, No. 4978" be finally adopted, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed with the Corporate Seal. This motion was not put as it was - Moved by A1 derman Beal e That the motion be tabled. RES. NO. 5943 f; c- with Aldermen Fomich and Millar against. Before the motion for final adoption was dealt with, the Manager pointed out to Council that under the provisions of this by-law, those contractors that have a permit to remove gravel or soil at J
Y lu 6. RES.NO.J944 7. RES.NO.J945 8. RES. NO. 5946 9. RES. NO. 5947 10. RES. NO. 5948 the present time can continue to remove under the existing permit. Once the permit expires, they wi 11 have to proceed by means of a land use contract for any further removal. The Mayor stated he understood previously that the person that has a permit now to remove soil could continue on the existing basis to remove soil until all that he applied for was removed, even if it required an additional permit to do so. The Manager was asked to report further in regard to this and Aat change in the by-law would be required to allow these people to continue. Seconded by Alderman Beale That "The Surrey Soil Depositing Regulation By-law, 1976, No. 4982" be tabled. Seconded by Alderman Beale That "Surrey Building By-law, 1973, No. 4128, Amendment By-law, 1976, No. 4983" be tabled. "Local Improvement Curb Construction By-law, 1976, No. 4985" was read and reconsidered. Seconded by Alderman O'Brien-Bell That "Local Improvement Curb Construction By-law, 1976, No. 4985" be finally adopted, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed with the Corporate Seal. "Local Improvement Storm Sewer Construction By-law, 1976, No. 4986" was read and reconsidered. Moved by Alderman Schrenk Seconded1 by Alderman Jones That "Local Improvement Storm Sewer Construction By-law, 1976, No. 4986" be finally adopted, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed with the Corporate Seal. "Lands Purchase By-law, 1976, No. 4987" was read and reconsidered. Moved by Alderman Beale Seconded by Alderman Jones That "Lands Purchase By-law, 1976, No. 4987" be finally adopted, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed with the Corporate Seal.
RES.NO.J949 RES.NO.J950 RES.NO.J951 11. "Whalley Official Communit Plan By-law, 1969, No. 3059, Amendment By-law, 1976, No. 499 it; I' was introduced and read for the first time. Moved by A1 derman Moore Seconded by Alderman Jones That "Whalley Official Community Plan By-law, 1969, No. 3059, Amendment By-law, 1976, No. 4990" pass its first readinq. - with Alderman 0' Brien-Bemnst. The said by-law was then read for the second time. Moved by A1 derman Beal e That "Whalley Official Community Plan By-law, 1969, No. 3059, Amendment By-law, 1976, No. 4990" pass its second reading. Carr i ed with Aldermen Jones, Fomich and O'Brien-Bell against. The said by-law was then read for the third time. Moved by Alderman Moore Seconded by A1 derman Mi 11 ar That "Whalley Official Community Plan By-law, 1969, No. 3059, Amendment By-law, 1976, No. 4990" pass its third reading. This motion was declared defeated as Aldermen Jones, Fomich and O'Brien-Bell were against and as Alderman Vogel was not present, It did not have the two-thirds majority required which is required upon final adoption for any Community Plan. The Mayor stated he would bring the resolution back for consideration at the next meeting. 12. "Lands Purchase By-law, 1976, No. 4991" was introduced and read for the first time. a m RES. NO. 5952 Seconded by A1 derman Forni ch That "Lands Purchase By-law, 4991" pass its first reading. 1976, No. The said by-law was then read for the second time. RES.NO.J953 Moved by A1 derman Mi 11 ar Seconded by Alderman Beale That "Lands Purchase By-law, 4991" pass its second reading. 1976, No. Y
The said by-law was then read for the third time. RES. NO. 5959 Moved by Alderman Beale Seconded by Alderman Fomich That "Lands Purchase By-law, 1976, No. 4991" pass its third reading. 13. "Tax Exemption By-law, 1971, No. 3530, Amendment By-law, 1976, No. 4992" was introduced and read for the first time. RES. NO. 5955 RES.NO.J956 RES. NO. 5957 14. RES.NO.J95% RES.NO. 5959 Moved by Alderman Beale Seconded by Alderman Jones That "Tax Exemption By-law, 1971, No. 3530, Amendment By-law, 1976, No. 4992" pass its first reading. The said by-law was then read for the second time. Moved by A1 derman Beal e Seconded by Alderman Jones That "Tax Exemption By-law, 1971, No. 3530, Amendment By-law, 1976, No. 4992" pass its second reading. The said by-law was then read for the third time. Amendment By-law, "Tax Exemption By-law, for the first time. pass its first reading. Moved by A1 derman Bea 1 e That "Tax Exemption By-law, 1971, No. 3530, 1976, No. 4992" pass its third reading. 1976, No. 4993" was introduced and read Moved by Alderman Beal e That "Tax Exemption By-law, 1976, No. 4993" The said by-law was then read for the second time. Moved by Alderman Beal e That "Tax Exemption By-law, 1976, No. 4993" pass its second reading. The said by-law was then read for the third time. Moved by Alderman Beale
RES.NO.J960 15. That "Tax Exemption By-law, 4993" pass its third reading. 1976, No. In regard to "Surrey Land Use Contract No. 257, Authorization By-law, 1976, No. 4994" which was on the Agenda for introduction, the Clerk reported that it had been determined that this Land Use Contract was not within the Urban Growth boundaries and could not be introduced at this time. It would be brought forward under another by-law number at a later date. rllr 16. In connection with "Surrey Zoning By-law, 1964, No. 2265, Amendment By-law, 1976, No. 4761" which is to permit the Government Taxation Data Centre on the west side of King George Highway south of 98th Avenue, the Clerk reported the servicing agreement in connection with this project has now been received and requires signature by the Mayor and Clerk. The by-law can then receive third reading. The Manager stated he had submitted reports to Council on this matter from the Engineer and one report dealt with the cost breakdown of the Federal Government's contribution to off-si te servicing in connection with the project. The road contribution by the Federal Government to this project is as follows: Roads Drainage Water Sanitary Sewer $1 20, 000.00 $1 50,000.00 120',000.00 3 Imposts received $1 29 ; 51 4.00 Less a credit for oversizing on impost fees 14,514.00 Net contribution to Corporation $540,000.00 The Engineer reported that the proposed agreement is acceptable provided Council agrees to the inclusion of the upgrading of 98th Avenue from 134th Street to 136th Street. The Manager also submitted a report from the Engineer dealing with the need to upgrade 98th Avenue from 134th Street to 136th Street in connection with the project. The Engineer reported that employees will not be permitted when coming southbound on King George Highway to enter the Data Centre property. He stated a large number of employee vehicles will come south on King George Highway and will undoubtedly use 98th Avenue from King George Highway to 134th Street and south along 134th Street to the Data Centre parking lot. This portion of 98th Avenue at present is a minor residential road with only 20' wide pavement and ditches on both sides. It cannot take the added traffic load, particularly in view of the pedestrian traffic on the road, and 98th wl
ru Avenue should be upgraded with pavement to a width of 28', storm Sewers, curbs, gutters and sidewalks, which is estimated to cost $99, 000.00. The Engineer stated the servicing agreement with the Federal Government did not include the upgrading of 98th Avenue within the $540,000.00 payment for offsi te servicing. He pointed out, however, it is anticipated that taxes from the Data Centre will be in the order of $750,000.00 per year arid, therefore, the cost to upgrade 98th Avenue can be met. He also stated we anticipate to save $35,000.00 out of the original servicing cost of $540,000.00 and including 98th Avenue could cost; the Municility at the most, $64,000.00. He recommended the upgrading of 98th Avenue from 134th Street to 136th Street be included in the schedule of offsite servicing with the Federal Government and the cost be borne by the Municipality out of general revenue and impost fees. rw RES.NO.J961 RES.NO.J962 RES. NO. 5963 Moved by Alderman Beale Seconded by A1 derman Jones That Council approve of the inclusion of the reconstruction and improvements to 98th Avenue from 134 Street to 136 Street in the Schedule of off-site services, with the cost to be borne by the Municipality through a combination of general revenue and impost fees. then Seconded by A1 derman Beal e That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the servicing agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Cianadaf in regard lo the Data Centre. Moved by Alderman Beale That "Surrey Zoning By-law, 1964, No. 2265, Amendment By-law, 1976, No. 4761" pass its third reading. 17. "Surrey Land Use Contract No. 271, Authorization By-law, 1976, No. 4994" was introduced and read for the first time. The Clerk stated in regard to this Land Use Contract which is for a proposed urban residential subdivision of 80 acres in the Panorama Ridge area, he had received a meno from the Engineer which stated they had just rece-ived the engineering requirements and the draft of the Land Use Contract, and had not been able to make all the necessary revision!; in regard thereto. The revisions are of a minor nature but are required to clarify the description of works in Schedule 1 and also a clause to allow the Engineer to change the engineering servicing standards in subsequent phases if it is found that the standards used in Phase I are inappropriate. He did not recommend the contract be held up provided these changes can be incorporated before the public hearing.
RES.NO.J964 RES.NO.J965 Moved by Alderman Beale That "Surrey Land Use Contract No. 271, Authorization By-law, 1976, No. 4994" pass its first reading. 3 The said by-law was then read for the second time. Moved by Alderman Beale That "Surrey Land Use Contract No. 271, Authorization By-law, 1976, No. 4994" pass its second reading. with Alderman Fomich against. RES.NO.J966 G. MANAGER'S REPORT: then Moved by Alderman Beal e That the public hearing on "Surrey Land Use Contract No. 271, Authorization By-law, 1976, No. 4994" be held on Monday, November 15th, at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Hall. Alderman O'Brien-Bell excused himself from the Council Chamber when this matter was dealt with. The Manager stated by setting the public hearing on November 15th, it would give us time to make any necessary changes in the Land Use Contract before the public hearing. 1. The Manager's report under date of November 1st was considered and dealt with as follows: RES. NO. 5967 Item 7315 The Manager submitted a letter sent to the Deputy Minister of the Department of Environment by the Municipal Engineer dealing with the Nicomekl/Serpentine design under ARDA. The Engineer stated he had been advised by the Minister that the Federal Government had approved the Provincial Government application for ARDA financing and drainage study to produce a master watershed plan for the Nicomekl/Serpentine Rivers. The Engineer stated he supports the need for a total watershed plan incorporating the retention and detention of upland water and he is prepared to serve on the review committee working on this subject. Seconded by Alderman Millar That the letter be received.
rr Ilr RES.NO.J968 RES.NO.J969 RES.NO.J970 Item 7316 The Manager submitted a letter from the Treasurer concerning our grant applications to Central Mortgage & Housing Corporation concerning the sewer study and drainage study. It is anticipated that final approval of the grants will be forthcoming shortly and the sewer study grant is $108,24.5.00 and the drainage study is $244, 000.00. cei ved. Seconded by A1 derman Bea 1 e That the memo from the Treasurer be re- Item 7317 The Manager submitted a letter received from the Municipal Treasurer of the District of Burnaby concerning our new computer. He had viewed our system and was impressed by it. He had requested Mr. J. Jansen, our Deputy Treasurer, to address the Municipal Finance Officers' Conference in Regina iin September on this computer system. He stated the Deputy Treasurer presented a very well prepared talk and showed how Surrey had found a way to control computer costs. He commended Surrey for its pioneering efforts in producing an online computer system arid for the Deputy Treasurer's very capable performance at the Confc. v-ence. a suitable location. Seconded by A1 derman Beal e That the letter be received and posted in Item 7318 The Manager submitted a letter received from the Fish and Wildlife Branch concerning our request to restrict the speed of boats operating on the Nicomekl River from the railway trestle to the dam. The letter indicated this matter would be investigated and we would be advised. Seconded by A1 derman Bea 1 e That the letter be received. Item 7319 In connection with the delegation of Mr. McKinlay regarding land for an adult soccer stadium; the Manager recommended Council advise Mr. McKinlay that we are unable to provide land for this purpose. Moved by A1 derman Beal e Seconded by Alderman Jones
RES.NO.J971 RES.NO.J972 RES.NO.J973 That Council advise Mr. McKinlay that we are unable to provide land for this proposed adult soccer stadium. This motion was not put as it was - Moved by A1 derman Moore Seconded by Alderman O'Brien-Bell That the motion be tabled and the matter be referred to the Parks & Recreatior: Administrator to report on and be dealt with at the next Douglas College Committee meeting. Item 7320 In regard to the delegation of Mr. L. Sawatsky of the Sub-Comnittee cn Juvenile Delinquency, the Manager reported that the Committee had done an excellent job but the problems and recommendations relate to matters beyond the boundaries of Surrey and beyond the ability of Surrey to solve. He recomnended the report be referred to the Departments of the Attorney-General and Human Resources, and Council support the report and recommendations. Moved by Alderman Schrenk Seconded by A1 derman Mi 11 ar That this matter be tabled until after the meeting with Mr. Sawatsky to discuss the report. Item 7321 The Manager submitted a lengthy report from the Acting Chief Inspector dealing with the deficiencies in the Bear Creek Estates subdivision which were raised at a recent meeting by Alderman O'Brien-Bell. The Manager recommended the report of the Acting Chief Inspector be accepted. Alderman O'Brien-Bell stated he wished the Manager to convey to the Acting Chief Inspector an apology for not having discussed the deficiencies in the Bear Creek Estates subdivision with him prior to bringing them to Council. Seconded by Alderman Beale That the report be received. then Moved by Alderman O'Brien-Bell That the Municipality require a bond of $1,000.00 from a contractor at the time of a building permit application, that the Provincial Government be asked to establish a Home Warranty Program to protect the homeowner, that building contractors be required to have a certificate of competency, and 3 m U
U that Central Mortgage & Housing Corporation tighten up its inspection procedures, and the Council look into the possibility of having some redress for the Bear Creek Estates subdivision owners through HUDAC and Central Mortgage & Housing Corporation. This motion was discussed at length by Council. RES. NO. 5974 Moved by Seconded That the the Manager for his comments. with Alderman Fomich against. Alderman Schrenk by Alderman Millar motion be tabled and referred to Item 7322 The Manager submitted correspondence received from the Attorney- General's Department and the Regional Crown Counsel dealing with the establishment of a By-law Court. He requested instructions in regard to this meeting. RES.NO.J975 Moved by Alderman O'Brien-Bell Seconded by A1 derman Moore That the correspondence be received. The Mayor stated he was arranging a meeting with the neighboring mrnicipalities to discuss this matter. If they approve of the By-law Court, they will ask the Provincial Government for power to establish such a Court. Alderman Schrenk moved that the Mayor include in his meeting the persons referred to in the Attorney-General 's letter, namely the Administrative Judge of Region 3, the Regional Crown Counsel, the Regional Court Administrator, the Municipal Manager and Constable Herringshaw of the Pel-mits & License Department. There was no seconder to the motion but the Mayor stated he will call in those persons he feels necessary to deal with this matter. Item 7323 The Manager submitted a report from the Assistant Manager concerning a drainage problem affecting the Popoff property, which was formerly the McNamee property, i2nd has a natural watercourse running through it, taking a considerable amount of water from developments north of it. The property in question is on.the west side of 168 Street, between 12th and 16th Avenues. The Assistant Manager stated there is only one major development draining into this particular watercourse which is presently delayed, and this is the Gavin IMobile Home Park at 20th Avenue and 160th Street.
Gavin's consulting engineer has estimated the cost of solving the drainage problem on the Popoff property at $35,100.00. Gavin wishes to proceed with this work and they be granted a rebate of drainage impost fees up to $35,100.00 or the cost of the work, whichever is greater. J The Assistant Manager reported that there are two other projects within the drainage catchment area which are presently proceeding and are 74-338 for 25 units and 75-33 for 5 units. Combined, this would make a total of 107 units which would pay downstream imposts of $300 each for a total of $32,100.00 which would be used to offset the estimated cost of the $35,100.00. RES.NO.J976 Moved by A1 derman Mi 11 ar Seconded by Alderman Schrenk That Gavin Mobile Homes proceed to resolve the Popoff drainage problem jointly with the two other developments presently proceeding within the catchment area. Item 7324 The Manager submitted a report from the Solicitor on a proposed Vehicles For Hire By-law, together with a letter from the RCMP in which they approve of the draft by-law for this purpose. The purpose of the by-law is to have some measure of control over who operates taxi cabs within the Municipality. - The draft of the proposed by-law was submitted for Council's informat i on. RES.NO.J977 Moved by A1 derman Beal e Seconded by Alderman Schrenk That the draft by-law be approved. Item 7325 The Manager submitted a report from the Engineer concerning the drainage problem of Mrs. Fowler of 15449-92nd Avenue. This is a long-standing problem which is caused by a low point in the land at Mrs. Fowler's residence. The Engineer stated the only way to guarantee positive drainage would be a storm sewer system which would cost in the order of $50,000.00, which would replace the ditches on both sides of the road with a storm sewer. He stated the problem has not been caused by any action by the Corporation and the project does not warrant being included in drainage budget to be funded out of general revenue. He stated it would be better to proceed under local improvement storm sewer project for this section of 92nd Avenue, even though the Corporation would pay approximately 80% of the cost. d
rr RES.NO.J978 RES. NO. 5979 Moved by Alderman Moore Seconded by A1 derman Beal e That a Local Improvement Storm Sewer project for 92 Avenue be placed on the supplementary list of Local Improvement Projects from which the highest priority items will be selected to proceed in 11977. Item 7326 The Mayor submitted a report from the Engineer dealing with the 1977 Surface Treatment Program. He stated Imperial Paving has offered to extend the 1976 contract for surface treatment into 1977 on the same conditions and prices. He stated Imperial Paving has been the only bidder for the last two years on this program and he recommended it be extended into 1977. Seconded by A1 derman Fomi ch That Council approve of the 1976 contract with Imperial Paving being extended to include the 1977 surface treatment program with conditions and prices to remain the same. Item 7327 The Manager submitted his report on the quotations from National Machinery Company Ltd. for 1 Huber road maintainer in the amount of $33,602.28. The Manager stated he would like to have this matter tabled for a further report. RES.NO. 5980 Seconded by Alderman Beale That th'is matter be tabled. Item 7328 The Manaaer submitted a redort from the Planner dealinq with the buffer strip adjacent to NO. 10 Highway in connection with the single family dwelling project of South Granville Securities, south of No. 10 Highway east of 120th Street. The Consultant in the Colebrook/Panorama Ridge Community Plan recommended a 60' landscape strip for residential subdivisions be located on both sides of No. 10 Highway. The Planner was recommending the minimum depth of lots be 180' to 200' deep and the landscaping buffer be 50' to 60' wide. The 60' landscaping would occur upon the single family lots which would require no maintenance by the Municipality. Moved by Alderman Beal e Seconded by A1 derman Moore That the recommendation of the Planner be approved in that the minimum depth of lots be approximately
RES. NO. 5981 180' to 200' deep and the landsca ing-buffer adjacent to No. 10 Highway be approximately 50' to 61 wide. Item 7329 The Manager submitted a letter received from the Director of Planning of the Greater Vancouver Regional District, together with copies of letters received by the Regional District from the City of Vancouver, District of Burnab.y, and the City of New Westminster dealing with decentralization of downtown office construct i on. J RES.NO.J982 The GVRD Director of Planning in his letter stated they support Surrey getting a larger share of the Region's jobs and that getting the Surrey Regional Town Centre started will be a step forward in this regard. They are prepared to assist to get this Centre started. The letter endorsed the Livable Regional Plan in regard to the establ ishment of Federal and Provincial Government offices in Regional Town Centres other than the City of Vancouver. He stated they would be pleased to work out which government offices should be encouraged to locate in Surrey. Moved by Alderman Mil lar - That Council strongly support the stand taken by the City of Vancouver towards de-emphasizing downtown office growth and advise the GVRD, Provincial and Federal Government that a balanced growth policy is being considered for implementation in 1977 by this Municipality. Alderman 0' Brien-Bell referred particul ary to the fourth paragraph of the letter from the Director of Planning stating the GVRD was prepared to assist in getting the Regional Town Centre started and also the last paragraph in which they stated they would be pleased to work out with Surrey which government offices should be encouraged to locate in Surrey. He stated this is the first time the GVRD has offered to consider the Surrey Town Centre before 1986. Alderman O'Brien-Bell moved that the Manager bring forward a report on the pros and cons of which is the better Town Centre site, Whal 1 ey or Gui 1 dford. The Manager stated that a Technical Cormittee is already working on this matter and will be reporting before the year end to Council for their decision. The matter was discussed and the Mayor was skeptical of the attempts in this regard as he stated the GVRD is controlled Vancouver, New Westminster and Burnaby, and the letter stil cated they want the ICBC Centre in New Westminster. GVRD by i nd
Item 7330 The Manager submitted a report from the Assistant Manager dealing with the confusion which arose recently in regard to extending the Urban Growth areas in Surrey and then not proceeding with the necessary Official Regional Plan amendments in order to accomplish the extension. He recommended (a policy be adopted in this regard so that it would not occur in future. The Manager concurred in this recommendation. Moved b:y A1 derman Fomi ch Secondeld by Alderman Jones That the Urban Growth Area will not be extended until: bound a r i e s (a) (b) An approved Control Plan exists; and The Official Regional Plan and Official Comunity Plan Amendments, if necessary, have been commenced for the extended area, RES. NO. 5983 and this policy be implemented at the time of the Urban Growth Boundary Review in 1977. Item 7331 The Manager submitted Land Use Contract Appl ication 76-RZ-119 concerning Lot 34, SW-1/4, Sec. 21, Tp. 2, Plan 50146 which is an amendment to Land Use Contract 50 to allow a revision to the recreation bu i 1 di ng. The proposal now is to have a single storey building with a sauna, a day care centre, and an indoor swimming pool. RES.NO.J984 Seconded by Alderman Beale That this application be approved to proceed under Section 702A of the Municipal Act. m RES.NO.J985 Item 7332 The Manager submitted a report from the Acting Chief Inspector concerning a Tax Buyers By-law and a proposal to introduce such a by-law. He reported that the Vancouver By-law was upheld by the Supreme Court but he understands the Tax Buyers Association are appealing that decision to the Court of Appeal. It is not expected there will be a decision before next Spring on this appeal. Moved by Alderman Beale Seconded by Alderman Jones That the information be received. Carr i edl Item 7333 The Manager submitted a report from the Parks & Recreation Administrator dealing with the facility for senior citizens in South Surrey.
The Parks & Recreation Administrator's reconendations in this regard are as follows: 1. Bakerview Park is not a feasible location for a senior citizens faci 1 i ty for the foll owi ng reasons : (a) It is not easily accessible by B.C. Hydro bus transportat ion. (b) It is not a central location for the greatest density of seniors in the Sunnyside area. (c) White Rock will not share the cost of renovations or building a facility at this time. (d) White Rock and Surrey Parks and Recreation do not feel that present facilities and programs are being utilized to their fullest extent. 3 2. In view of the future population growth trends in South Surrey/White Rock, it is strongly recommended that a community facility should be built, rather than a senior citizen facility. Perhaps a wing in the facility could be designated for seniors as an alternative, but it is more important that age groups are not segregated from the rest of the community. 3. In the event a senior citizens facility is still deemed necessary in Bakerview, I feel the administration policies should be similar to those established at Sunrise Pavilion or the White Rock Activity Centre. 4. It is felt the Sunnyside Elder Citizens Association could 1 work more closely with White Rock and Surrey Parks and Recreation to obtain their needs. An overcrowded situation exists because too many activities are scheduled at the same time and/or the same day for a facility the same size of Bakerview Hall. RES.NO.J986 Moved by Alderman Beale Seconded by Alderman Millar That the recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Administrator as outlined above, be adopted and the matter of co-operation in regard to this facility with the City of White Rock be discussed at the next Liaison Committee meeting, and that the matter of rent at the Bakerview Hall by the senior citizens be reviewed between the Sunnyside Community Association and the Parks & Recreation Department. Item 7333A The Manager submitted a report from the Engineer dealing with the problem of Mr. Horie's property at 13327-76th Avneue. Mr. Horie complained in 1974 that the creation by the B.C. Hydro of the bus depot on the property to the north of his was cutting off the natural drainage from his property. In 1975, August Construction was developing the property immediately east of the Horie property for industrial purposes and Mr. d
Horie then complained that his ]property would be cut off from sewer and drainage outlets. August Construction decided to open 134th Street north of 76th Avenue to facilitate their development and the Municipality asked for a right-of-way across their property along the northern boundary to assist as an outlet for Mr. Horie's property. August Construction wished to have their servicing agreement signed but have been unable to (get the required right-of-way at this time. The Engineer and Manager recommended that the servicing agreement be executed and that no securit:y release be made until the right-ofway problem has been resolved. RES.NO.J987 Moved b.y Alderman Beale Seconded by Alderman Mil lar That the servicing agreement for August Construction be executed and that no security release be made until the right-of-way problem lhas been resolved. Liu Item 7333B The Manager submitted a revised plan in connection with the Bridgeview Community Plan in which the transition zone between the residential and the industrial area has been adjusted and it is proposed to zone this area to 1-4 so that there will be control over what type of development goes into the transition mne in the future. PI RES.NO.J988 He referred to a letter received today from the Bridgview Planning Committee in which they requested two weeks time to deal with the various proposals in regard to the Plan and the transition area. They were not prepared to accept any changed to the Community Plan without time to consider and deal with them properly. The Manager stated he was going to Victoria on Wednesday and he has received approval in principle on the Bridgeview Plan and on the vacuum sewer system both from Council and the ratepayers. He hopes to get approval OR financing on the water and sewer for the Bridgeview area from this meeting. He also stated the Planning Department is prepared to further explain the transition zone to the residents of the area. Moved b,y Alderman Millar That Council endorse in principle the revisions of the plan, subject to any further revisions requested by " the Association and/or the Council. with Alderman Jones against.
H. CLERK'S REPORT: RES.NO.J989 1. Moved by Alderman Millar Seconded by A1 derman Moore That the minutes of the Public Hearing of October 25th be received. IL 2. The Clerk stated he had now received the agreements dealing with the Guildford Park Comnunity School. One agreement is between the Municipality and the Port Mann Community Association whereby they will have the use of the facilities as a cornunity hall at the Guildford Park Community School. The other agreement deals with the operation of the community school and is an agreement between Surrey and the Board of School Trustees of School District #36. RES.NO.J990 Moved by Alderman Schrenk Seconded by A1 derman Moore That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign each of these agreements on behalf of the Corporation. I. GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE: 1. Letter from #15 Sur-Del Cubs and Scouts received requesting approval for a bike-a-thon on November 7th. 2. Letter from Kinsmen Club of Whalley received requesting approval of the Kinsmen's Mothers March January 30th to February 5th, 1977. Y 3. Letter from Minister of Human Resources received regarding costsharing on various projects with the Department of Highways. 4. Letter from Principal of Betty Huff School received requesting approval of a walk-a-thon on November 6th. RES.NO.J991 RES.NO.J992 In regard to Item 1, it was - Seconded by A1 derman Schren k That the above correspondence be received. Moved by Alderman Millar That the request of the #15 Sur-Del Cubs and Scouts for a bike-a-thon on November 7th be approved, subject to the approval of the RCMP. In regard to Item 2, it was -
hl RES.NO.tJ993 RES.NO.J994 RES.NO.J995 Moved b.y A1 derman Jones Secondeld by Alderman Mil lar That the request of the Kinsmen's Club for the Kinsmen's Mothers March January 30th to February 5th, 1977, be approved. In regard to Item 3, it was - for his comments. Moved b.y Alderman Beale That thle letter be referred to the Manager In regard to Item 4, it was - Moved b.y A1 derman Mi 11 ar Seconded by Alderman Schrenk That thle request of the Betty Huff School for a walk-a-thon on November 6th be approved, subject to the approval of the RCMP. 5. The Clerk stated he had supplied Council copies of two news releases from B.C. Hydro which had been issued on October 29th dealing with the increase in fares both in the Greater Vancouver area and in the Fraser Val ley. The fares had gone from 256 to 356 in the Greater Vancouver area. Routes have been rearranged and reduced in number and rates, as a result, would go down and others would only rise slightly in the Fraser Val 1 ey. RES. NO. 5996 Moved b.y Alderman Jones Seconde'd by A1 derman Fomi ch That thlese two news releases be received. J. ANY OTHER COMPETENT BUSINESS: 1. In connection with the request last week of the Single Parents Group for a fireworks display on Wednesday, October 27th, the Clerk reported they had been unable to have it that evening and they now wished to have it on Wednesday, November 3rd. RES.NO.J997 Moved b*y Alderman Fomich Secondeld by A1 derman Beal e That their request for a fireworks display on November 3rd be approveld. (u 2. Alderman Schrenk then asked for reconsideration of the resolution passed earlier this evening under the Mayor's Report in connection with Quarterhorse racing. She stated the resolution did
not go far enough as far as Captain Terry was concerned and she would like to amend the resolution. She then read her proposed resolution. The Mayor stated her motion could go as a second motion without being an amendment to the previous one. d RES.NO.J998 Moved by Alderman Schrenk Secondkd by A1 derman Beal e That Surrey Council approve and request reconsideration by the B.C. Land Commission and the B.C. Provincial Cabinet of the application of Meadow Creek Farms' request for a permanent permit to allow from May to September, Quarterhorse and appaloosa horse racing, and the necessary facilities related thereto for horse racing, and that the land involved remain in the Agricultural Land Freeze. with Aldermen Fomich, M i m d O'Brien-Bell against. K. ADJOURNMENT: RES. NO. 5999 adjourn until 7:OO p.m. The meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m. Moved by Alderman Fomich Seconded by Alderman Jones That the Regular Council meeting do now on Monday, November 8th. J Y