City Express NEWSLET TER New Timms Community Centre Takes Shape Expected to open in spring 2016, the new 35,000 square-foot Timms Community Centre is quickly taking shape next to Langley City Hall and library at 20399 Douglas Crescent. The integrated building organization is designed to serve as a community, sport and cultural hub where residents of all ages can come together to access group activities, health and fitness opportunities, public information and community resources. City Launches ReCollect Online Tool: Never Miss Your Collection Day Again! If you’ve ever lost track of garbage day or raced outside after hearing the garbage truck, you’re in luck! As a City of Langley resident, you can now access your pick-up schedule online and sign up for a free customized reminder service. Simply type in your address and you can view your collection day details and any service change information, as well as set up a collection reminder via text or email. Sign up today at city.langley.bc.ca/ city-services/garbage-recycling. As a vibrant focal point of our community, it will act as a catalyst for future development in the downtown core, while promoting the well-being of the citizens of Langley through easily accessible and safe facilities. City Launches E-News L ANGLEY City Express E-NEWS Chock full of important community news, service updates and event information, the new City Express E-News is a free monthly electronic newsletter delivered right into your inbox. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! VISIT city.langley.bc.ca S P R I N G 2 0 15 Ted Schaffer, Mayor, City of Langley As we head into the summer months, the City of Langley will be forging ahead on the priorities detailed in the 2015 Financial Plan and 2013 – 2017 Strategic Plan. In addition to transportation improvements, infrastructure renewal is one of the City’s top priorities. City Council has allocated an additional 0.38% property tax increase towards funding future infrastructure renewal to address the replacement of aging water and sewer pipes and make necessary road improvements. As most residents are aware, Metro Vancouver (MV) is currently upgrading a key component of the regional sanitary sewer system along the right-of-way from Fraser Highway to 57A Avenue, along a portion of 57A, along 200 Street from 57A to Michaud Crescent, then along the BC Hydro right-ofway to 53 Avenue. The City of Langley is using this opportunity to incorporate planned capacity and performance upgrades to the water, sanitary and storm water utilities that run beneath 200 Street between 53 Avenue and Fraser Highway. This unique partnership will result in cost efficiencies, reduce the length of the construction and, as much as possible, minimize disruption to the residents, motorists and the community at large. Upon completion of the utility work the full width of 200 Street will be repaved from 53 Avenue to Fraser Highway. Message from the Mayor Two important task forces have also been created: the Homelessness Task Force and the Community Crime Prevention Task Force. The mandate of the Homelessness Task Force will be to break down the issues around homelessness in the City and develop a new service delivery model that will be a substantial shift in the way we respond to our community’s social and health challenges. The recommendations will frame an action plan that aims to reorganize support and services and deliver them in a more effective way to help people get well and integrated into the community. The purpose of the Community Crime Prevention Task Force is to establish a team of community representatives to review the factors that contribute to crime and safety problems, conduct research on best practices, develop appropriate action plans and prioritize efforts to prevent and reduce crime. By working as a community, our goal is to develop a well-balanced strategy for intervention and to put that strategy into action for the benefit of everyone. As you can see, there is a lot happening in the City and we thank everyone for their support and patience during construction as we work towards our mission to build a vibrant, healthy and safe community. MyCity: 24/7 Account Access Introducing MyCity — a new way to access your City of Langley accounts online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It’s easy to sign up! Create a profile, register your accounts and access your information today. All you need is a bill or statement with your account number and access code. Use MyCity to: • View current and past billing history. • View your account payment history. • View utility consumption information. • Manage all of your accounts in one place, including tax, utility, dog and business licence accounts. • Receive bills and statements by email. Register At mycity.langleycity.ca Kudos: City Nets Four Awards • 2015 FCM Sustainable Community Award. • 2014 BC Small Business Roundtable ‘Open for Business’ Award. • 2014 British Columbia Economic Development Association Community Award. • 2014 City of Langley achieved Carbon Neutral Status under the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program. Mayor Schaffer accepting Sustainable Community award from FCM First VicePresident Councillor Raymond Louie. City Welcomes New Council LANGLEY CITY COUNCIL 2014 – 2018 (left to right): Councillors Jack Arnold, Paul Albrecht, Rudy Storteboom, Mayor Ted Schaffer, Councillors Gayle Martin, Val van den Broek, and Dave Hall. Your Tax Dollars at Work Road Rehabilitation • Sidewalk accessibility improvements on 203 Street, 53 Avenue and Glover Road. • New curb, gutter, sidewalk, bike lanes and parking lane on 48 Avenue between 205 Street and 208 Street. ICBC contributed to this project by doing a Road Safety Audit of the design and contributing $8,000 towards road safety improvements. Water, Sanitary and Storm Water Upgrades • Watermain replacement and sewer upgrade at 48 Avenue. • Resurfaced Douglas Park Tennis Courts and added Pickle Ball lines. • Paved dog-off leash parking lot and installed new gates. • Rebuilt six wooden bridges in the City’s nature trails. • Installed three information kiosks in trails system. • Sendall Gardens new pond design. Development Services AND Economic Development • Processed 240 new building permit applications with a construction value of $41.2 million in 2014. • Water, sanitary and storm water utilities upgrade at 200 Street between 53 Avenue and Fraser Highway. • Produced Community Profile Site Selector Database, Neighbourhood Profiles and Getting to Know the City of Langley. Parks Upgrades • Installed ‘Exploring Downtown’ community wayfinding signage throughout downtown core. • Constructed new park featuring trees, benches, lighting and walking path on the historical Langley Prairie School site at 57A Avenue and 201 Street (north of 56 Avenue). • Built new dog off-leash park and community garden at Linwood Park. • Replaced playground surface at Douglas Park. • Replaced perimeter boards at Douglas Sports Box. Customer Service Enhancements New standard sidewalk lamps being installed at Langley Bus Loop. • Launched new more user-friendly website and monthly E-newsletter. • Updated Call for Service software to make it easier. • Installed nine new street light poles at City of Langley bus loop. Douglas Park Splash Pad completed summer 2014. 2013 – 2017 Strategic Plan Key Result Areas • Improving infrastructure • Enhancing quality of life • Communicating with residents more effectively • Revitalizing downtown core • Protecting, preserving, restoring, sustaining & enhancing environment • Ensuring citizen safety and security • Investing in organizational development Download the strategic plan at city.langley.bc.ca Langley Prairie Park construction finished summer 2014. New playground surface at Douglas Park installed summer 2014. Wayfinding signage throughout the city. The 2015 Proudly Presented by The City of Langley & The Downtown Langley Business Association TravelSmart Program Can Help You Move More by Driving Less Did you know that adults need at least 150 minutes of moderately-intensive physical activity each week? Even though that’s just over 20 minutes a day, 85% of Canadians still aren’t getting active enough. • A longer life – 30 minutes of moderately vigorous walking a day can add 1.3 healthy years to your lifespan! GET STARTED • Walk to the grocery store twice a week instead of doing a big shopping trip at the big box store. Your food will be fresher and you’ll get some light cardio into your day. TransLink’s TravelSmart program is • Take transit. Studies show that here to help you move your body more people who use transit are by driving less and walking more. The healthier because they have the many benefits of regular, brisk walks chance to walk to and from stops. of 10 minutes or more include: • Walk to local services like your • Improved brain function – Memory, doctor’s office, dry cleaners, post concentration, and abstract reasoning. office etc. • Reduced risk of disease – Visit www. Less chance of stroke, cancer, travelsmart.ca diabetes, and heart disease. • Weight control – As an example Use TransLink’s walking map to find a 60 kilogram person walking out how quickly you can walk to briskly at 5.5 km/hr would burn shops and services from your home. over 250 calories an hour. Sign up for the newsletter to get • Well-being – Improved mood, regular advice for making active and reduced symptoms of depression, healthy transportation part of your and improved sleep. lifestyle. Join the movement! Request for Service To report a non-emergency problem or generate a request for service, visit the City of Langley’s handy Request for Service website at rfs.langleycity.ca. To report an emergency during regular business hours, call the Operations Centre at 604-514-2910. To report an afterhours emergency, call 604-534-3496. Build It in the Plaza Saturday June 13 Ideas and tips for your next DIY outdoor project! Bring the whole family and build tool boxes and bird houses on-site or experience hands-on fun at building themed sensory stations. Theatre in the Plaza Saturday June 27 Interact with professional actors, get into character with face painting and costumes, and enjoy live family friendly performances — you may even end up on stage! Art in the Plaza Saturday July 25 Enjoy presentations by local painters, cartoonists and sculptors. Bring out your inner artist and try your hand at your very own masterpiece — no experience required! Animals in the Plaza Saturday August 8 Join fellow animal lovers in McBurney Plaza for a fun filled day of animal education and partake in some fun and fabulous animal crafts. Circus in the Plaza Saturday September 26 The Circus is coming to town! Expect to see stilt walking, juggling, unicycles, carnival games, face painting, balloon twisting and more. FREE to the public • from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm Contact info@ downtownlangley.com Community Day IN ouglas ark Community Day Birthday Bash Saturday June 20 Come celebrate the City of Langley’s 60th birthday at this year’s Community Day festival in Douglas Park on Saturday, June 20. New fun-filled displays, family-friendly activities, entertainment, great food and more await! For information, please contact [email protected]. L A N G L EY C I TY H A L L 20399 Douglas Crescent Langley, BC Canada V3A 4B3 Phone: 604 514 2800 Fax: 604 530 4371 www.city.langley.bc.ca
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