Fast and furious, count down to the end of the year..............

> In view of mudslide Friday Dec 10th, even more reason to watch our creeks and preserve trees to prevent erosion.  See WV Streamkeepers' plea in UPDATES.

> See Main Items for Monday night 13th first (but supplemental may be issued); Events/Mtgs to Dec 15th; then the Abbreviated Agenda for Dec 13th; UPDATES (Evelyn Dr, Wetmore, 1891 Marine, Creeks); Chinese Proverb; and at the end the Eagleridge Bluffs action mtg (Dec 14th) announcement

=  Minutes of Nov 29 ccl mtg

=  Presentation of Innovation Awards for the West Vancouver Aquatic Centre and Tribute Trees Program

=  2004 Community Survey; MMgr report Dec 06, 2004 (to be circulated in the Supplemental Package)

=  Proposed Canada Day 2005 Fireworks Display in WV [up to $25K?]

=  Funding for Advisory Committee Disability Issues (ACDI) 2004 Workplan  ($3,267)

=  2005 Council Meeting Schedule

=  Hollyburn Ridge Cabin Transfers - #155 & #204

=  Funding Request for School Playground Improvements at Westcot Elementary ($19,140)

=  Building Bylaw, third reading

=  PUBLIC MTG Jan 17 Devt Permit, 4674 Clovelly Walk, two-lot subdiv w/ variances to site width, highest bldg face

=  Gordon Avenue Traffic and Streetscape Study, Mgr of Community Planning report dated Dec 02

= BYLAWS

  -  Zoning Amendment Bylaw, 6390 Bay - be read a second and third time.

= FOR ADOPTION

  -   Sign Amendment Bylaw (Signage for Victoria's Health, 1965 Marine Dr {I think they mean 1695}

  -   Land Use Contract Under Devt Area Agreement Amendment Bylaw, 4957 Marine Dr

  -   Sewer and Drainage Utility Fee Amendment Bylaw (re 2005 Fee Rates)

  -   Waterworks Regulation Amendment Bylaw (re 2005 Water Rates)

  -   Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Upper McDonald Site, Whitby Estates) (2295 Dunlewey Place)

=  2005 Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee Appointment

=  2005 Notice of the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel; if required, Monday, April 18 at 10am

=  2005 Appointment of Acting Mayors

=  CORRESPONDENCE

NSFCYJC Minutes; Wetmore; LMTAC; WV Family Place; Treaty Negotiations; RAV; Evelyn Dr; Surtax/Pleasure Boats; "Freecycle Groups"; Eagleridge Bluffs; Gleneagles Clubhouse; closure of SHAW studios; Leisure Guide; Fireworks Show; Chartwell Drive; Park Royal South; Hepatitis C; Sustainable Community Awards; Sea-to-Sky Highway proposal; Official Pipe Band of the North Shore.

= 3:45 - 5:00pm = Youth Advisory Cmte at the Hall

= 5:30 - 7:30pm = Community Service Adv Cmte at Music Box, 1564 Argyle

= 6 - 8pm = Opening Reception for "First Foot Forward", an exhibition by WV elementary school students at Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave

= 4 - 8pm = Gleneagles Golf Course Facility Plan - Open House - Gleneagles Community Centre

= 5 - 7pm = Planning Adv Cmte - Council Chamber -

= 6 - 8pm = PEAC (rescheduled from Dec 1st)

Agenda: 2004 Draft Annual Report; 2005 Work Plan; Ambleside Park Plan Update

= 10 pm = VOICE of BC: Vaughn Palmer interviews BC's Ombudsman and BC's Auditor General Wednesday 10pm (changed from 8pm) on Shaw (repeated Saturday 10am and Sunday 2pm)

= 4:30 - 7:30pm = Design Adv Cmte [POSTPONED from Nov 25th]

-  1891 Marine Dr, three-storey Residential  Building

= 9 - 10:30am = Breakfast with David Emerson at the West Vancouver Yacht Club

Mr. Emerson is the Federal Minister of Industry and Senior BC Cabinet Minister. Cost is $40 or $20 for seniors (65 plus) and youth. A tax deductible receipt will be issued later. For tickets call Ken Halliday at 926 4023 or John Moonen at 921 6433. Email kdhalliday@shaw.ca or johnmoonen@telus.net

= 8:30am (repeated at 5:30pm) = Ralph Sultan, our MLA, interviewed by Delphi Hoodicoff on Shaw TV community cable.  Topics covered include the economy, mining industry, deregulation, North and West Vancouver schools, 60th anniversary of BC Bearings, and women in leadership and memorial day ceremonies.

= 8:30am = Arts and Culture Strategy Cmte mtg at Hall

= 7pm = Ccl Mtg - see Main Items above and Abbreviated AGENDA below

= 5 - 7pm = HAC at Hall:  reports/updates from cmtes; voluntary heritage designation; primary heritage building; SFU City Program workshops; Update from Heritage Workshop Nov 15th

= 6:30 = The Annual Chamber Christmas Dinner and Silent Auction at Capilano Golf and Country Club

The reception begins at 6:30pm followed by dinner at 7:30pm. Cost is $60 per person. Seating is limited. Book by deadline Friday, December 10 at close of business, 926-6614.

The Silent Auction will include some terrific offers including a getaway to Sun Peaks Resort and a "power lunch" with MP John Reynolds, MLA Ralph Sultan, Mayor Ron Wood, and lobbyist John Moonen. There is also a gift box of unique BC products from Bountiful BC, a gift certificate from Margareta Originals Ltd, tickets to Theatre Under the Stars, and an original pottery "pavlova" plate from Jill Evison.

If you would like to contribute a table centrepiece, or any other item for the auction, please contact Kathleen Campbell at 926 6614 or email kathleen@westvanchamber.com All contributors will be acknowledged at the event and in newsletter.

= 7:30pm = Action Mtg at the Hollyburn Sailing Club in Ambleside Park (13th & Argyle) COALITION TO SAVE EAGLERIDGE BLUFFS AT HORSESHOE BAY [see end]

= 8:30 - 11am = Special Regular Ccl Mtg [last for year!]

= 5:30 - 7pm = FAC - more Budget 2005 discussion probably?

= 7:30pm = WV Historical Society's Annual Christmas Party at Spuraway Gardens, 235 Keith

If convenient, please bring some munchies (cheese and crackers, etc) or some goodies (cakes, cookies, etc).  Also, please don't forget to bring an item for the Food Bank.

 

                        A Supplemental Information Package/Agenda May be Issued on Friday

call to order/agenda approval/adoption of Nov 29 minutes

 

4.1       Presentation of Innovation Awards for the West Vancouver Aquatic Centre and Tribute Trees Program

REPORTS

 5.2       Proposed Canada Day 2005 Fireworks Display in West Vancouver

RECOMMENDED: THAT

1.         Approval be given to hold a fireworks display in conjunction with the 2005 Canada Day celebrations, contingent on receipt of adequate funds to supplement Municipal commitments.

2.         Municipal funding be provided to a maximum of $20,000 in order to cover predicted police and maintenance expenses.

3.         Payment to BC Event Management be made in the amount of $5,000 for fireworks planning and design work already complete.

RECOMMENDED: THAT funding in the amount of $3,267 be provided to the ACDI for the 2004 Workplan.

RECOMMENDED: THAT

1.         The ACDI's proposed 2005 Workplan be approved; and

2.         The budget request for a one third share ($3,267) of the total budget ($9,800) be referred to the 2005 budget consideration.

RECOMMENDED: THAT the 2005 Council Meeting Schedule as attached to the report dated November 29, 2004 from the Director of Administrative Services, be approved.

RECOMMENDED: THAT the non-family transfers of Cabin #155 and Cabin #204 be approved as per the Hollyburn Ridge Cabin permit to occupy, Article 9.2.

RECOMMENDED: THAT

1.         Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 1968, Amendment Bylaw No. 4409, 2004 be now introduced and read a first time in short form; and

2.         Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 1968, Amendment Bylaw No. 4409, 2004 and Development Permit No. 04-012, both dealing with 605 Clyde Avenue, be considered at a concurrent Public Hearing and Public Meeting to be held on January 10, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Hall Council Chamber.

RECOMMENDED: THAT funds be approved in the amount of $19,140 as per the municipal policy "Capital Cost Share - School Playgrounds", for supporting Westcot Elementary School playground improvements in the 2004 budget year.

This Bylaw received second reading at the November 29, 2004 Council Meeting.

RECOMMENDED: THAT the report from Tim O'Meara, Manager of Permits and Inspections be received for information.

RECOMMENDED: THAT "Building Bylaw No. 4400, 2004" be read a third time.

RECOMMENDED:

 THAT a Public Meeting to consider Development Permit Application No. 04-018 (4674 Clovelly Walk), which would provide for a future two lot subdivision with variances to site width for both lots and a variance to highest building face for the house on proposed Lot 1 be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 17, 2005 in the Municipal Hall Council Chamber.

RECOMMENDED: THAT The report from the Manager of Community Planning dated December 02, 2004 regarding the status of the Gordon Avenue Traffic and Streetscape Study be received.

BYLAWS

6.1       Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 1968 Amendment Bylaw No. 4408, 2004 (6390 Bay Street)  

This Bylaw received first reading at the November 15, 2004 Council Meeting.

            The Public Hearing/Public Meeting for this item closed on December 06, 2004 and Council is not permitted to receive any further verbal or written submissions after the Hearing has closed.

RECOMMENDED: be read a second and third time.

6.2       Sign Amendment Bylaw No. 4412, 2004 (Signage for Victoria's Health, 1965 Marine Drive)

            This Bylaw received third reading at the December 06, 2004 Council Meeting.

RECOMMENDED THAT "Sign Bylaw No. 3775, 1992 Amendment Bylaw No. 4412, 2004" be adopted.

This Bylaw received third reading at the December 06, 2004 Council Meeting.

RECOMMENDED: THAT "Land Use Contract Under Development Area Agreement No. 1940, Amendment Bylaw No. 4410, 2004" be adopted.

            This Bylaw received third reading at the December 06, 2004 Council Meeting.

RECOMMENDED: THAT ... be adopted.

            This Bylaw received third reading at the December 06, 2004 Council Meeting.

RECOMMENDED: THAT .... adopted.

6.6       District of West Vancouver Water Meter Loan Authorization, Bylaw No. 4407, 2004 This Bylaw received third reading at the November 15, 2004 Council Meeting.

This Bylaw received approval by the Inspector of Municipalities on December 06, 2004

RECOMMENDED: THAT ...be adopted.

            The Public Hearing/Public Meeting for this application closed on December 06, 2004 and Council is not permitted to receive any further verbal or written submissions after the Hearing has closed.

This Bylaw received third reading at the December 06, 2004 Council Meeting.

RECOMMENDED: THAT .... be adopted.

RECOMMENDED: THAT Development Permit Application 04-023 for Upper McDonald Site, Whitby Estates, to regulate and impose conditions respecting the form and character of the development, the protection of the natural environment and the protection of development from hazardous conditions, be approved.

APPOINTMENTS

RECOMMENDED: THAT the recommendation of Mayor R.K. Wood for the following 2005  representative appointments to the Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee be endorsed:

=B7        Councillor Ferguson

=B7        Councillor Goldsmith-Jones (Alternate)

=B7        Director of Administrative Services (Staff Appointment)

=B7        Municipal Manager (Alternate Staff Appointment)

RECOMMENDED: THAT

1.         If so required, the first sitting of the 2005 Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel be held on Monday, April 18, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the Municipal Hall;

2.         The Municipal Clerk give notice of the said Panel sitting in accordance with sections 204.2(c) and 94 of the Community Charter;

3.        Councillors Clark, Day, and Goldsmith Jones be appointed to the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel; and

4.        Councillors Ferguson, Soprovich, and Durman be appointed as alternates to the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel.

RECOMMENDED: THAT Councillors be appointed as Acting Mayor for 2004/2005 as follows:

December 2004/January 2005 -- Councillor Soprovich

February/March -- Councillor Durman

April/May -- Councillor Ferguson

June/July -- Councillor Day

August/September -- Councillor Clark

October/November -- Councillor Goldsmith-Jones

December 2005 -- Councillor Soprovich

8.  REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS

9.         OTHER ITEMS

9.1       Correspondence

9.1.1         Committee and Board Meeting Minutes

(a)            = North Shore Family Court and Youth Justice Committee Minutes, October 21, 2004

9.1.2         J. Cherry, December 01, 2004, regarding building on Wetmore Property

9.1.3         R. Drew, Chair, Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee, December 1, 2004, regarding Tsawwassen Treaty Table - Additions to Treaty Settlement Lands

9.1.4         P. Brink, December 01, 2004, regarding West Vancouver Family Place

9.1.5         C. Whittaker, October 28, 2004, regarding West Vancouver Family Place

9.1.6         G. Plant, Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Treaty Negotiations, November 24, 2004, regarding fiscal interests and compensation to local governments in treaty negotiations

9.1.7         A. Hilsen, Municipal Clerk, DNV, November 30, 2004, regarding RAV Budget Overruns

9.1.8         K. N. Pople, December 02, 2004, regarding Evelyn Drive Master Plan

9.1.9         J. Heddinger, November 30, 2004, regarding Proposal for Evelyn Drive

9.1.10       R. T. Francis, November 30, 2004, regarding Canadian Surtax on Product Category 89.03 - US-Manufactured Pleasure Boats (Byrd Amendment)

9.1.11       V. Evans, November 26, 2004, regarding "Freecycle Groups"

9.1.12       E. Olson, President, Burns Bog Conservation Society, Dec 01, 2004, regarding protection of the Eagleridge Bluffs

9.1.13       T. Smith, President, Lower Mainland Municipal Association November 30, 2004, regarding LMMA 2005 Convention

9.1.14       M. and C. Rushton, December 05, 2004, regarding proposed Gleneagles Clubhouse

9.1.15       H. and R. Peters, December 02, 2004, regarding Richmond Airport Vancouver (RAV) rapid transit and the Sea-to-Sky Highway Project

9.1.16       C. Salerno, Manager, Programming, Shaw Cablesystems GP, November 29, 2004, regarding closure of SHAW studios

9.1.17       G. Tietjen, November 29, 2004, regarding Richmond Airport Vancouver (RAV) rapid transit

9.1.18       S. Ward, November 30, 2004, regarding Leisure Guide (File:  3000?01)

                  Referred to Director of Parks and Community Services for consideration and response.

9.1.19       G. Foster, December 01, 2004, regarding Canada Day Fireworks Show 2005 (File:  0100-01)

                  Referred to Director of Parks and Community Services for consideration and response.

9.1.20       L. Janson, November 30, 2004, regarding Evelyn Drive re-development plan (File:  1010-20-04-004)

                  Referred to Director of Planning, Lands & Permits for consideration and response.

9.1.21       S. M. Saidi, November 24, 2004, regarding Chartwell Drive (File:  1603-01)

                  Referred to Director of Administrative Services for consideration and response.

9.1.22       M. Gibbs, December 05, 2004, regarding Park Royal South

                  Referred to Director of Planning, Lands & Permits for consideration and response.

9.1.23       P. Hartley-Goodwin, North Shore Advisory Committee on Disability Issues, November 29, 2004, regarding request for support of the Hepatitis C Compassion Umbrella of Canada

                  Referred to Mayor and Council for consideration and response.

9.1.24       Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), November 23, 2004, regarding 2005 FCM-CH2M Hill Sustainable Community Awards

Attachments available for viewing in the Clerk's Department.

                  Referred to Municipal Manager for consideration and response.

9.1.25       E. Olson, President, Burns Bog Conservation Society, December 01, 2004, regarding Sea-to-Sky Highway proposal

                  Referred to Municipal Manager for consideration and response.

9.1.26       M. Cameron, President, J.P. Fell Pipe Band Society, undated, regarding appointing the Band as the Official Pipe Band of the North Shore

                  Referred to Mayor and Council for consideration and response.

9.1.27       M. Evison, Chair, Coalition to Save Eagleridge Bluffs, December 03, 2004, request for delegation regarding Coalition

                  Referred to Municipal Clerk for response confirming scheduling of the delegation for the January 10, 2005 meeting.

10.       PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

+  EVELYN DRIVE

at PAC Wed Dec 8th was very interesting.

Traffic is high on the list of hurdles to overcome.  The debate on slowdowns on Taylor Way, wch direction at what time, from seven seconds to three and a half minutes, and how many cars will dance on the head of the pin at the intersection with Marine Drive seemed interminable b/c of its unsatisfactory conclusion.

VERY PLEASED to hear several at PAC openly wonder what cmnty benefits resulted from ten times the units/people/density, wanting them to be specified.

Staff reported that they cd not go below 1.0 FAR b/c of the roads b/c then it wd not be viable.

One cd not help thinking this was blackmail, ie give us the maximum or we won't do anything.

If I were the developer, I'd be rather chary of that gamble since it might be taken.  Is this poker?

There are in fact many who think the area shd just develop naturally as people sell and the houses are replaced -- no quibble with Ccl having identified this neighbourhood as one ideally suited for some densification especially near transportation and shopping.  That requires planning -- perhaps thrown out to several to present choices to be evaluated.  With one developer, no matter how good (and I've seen some others and they are) there are bound to be unusual strains and demands.

As one member said, it's not so much the density necessarily but rather HOW you do it, livability.

One comment was that this was a subdivision or development but instead shd be presented as a vision of a neighbourhood considering the size and number of people involved.

Another stumbling block to discussion was the fact that that very day a new scheme was presented: 489 market units and 49 rental units + 48 giving a total of 566 plus the possibility of more as someone found out when asking about the properties not yet optioned/purchased.

Since staff had only got the new plans that morning, there had not been time for them to present their analysis and comments to PAC some of whom also felt they hadn't had enough time to review the changes.

This will be back!

Many wondering what will happen in January when it is rumoured options are up and some might want to renegotiate since their homes are worth more than they were two years ago.........

went to both PAC (Wed 8th) and DAC (9th) with similar comments.

Some were distracted by by the fact that the $5.6m paid has to be reimbursed to the Endowment Fund so there wasn't as much 'blue skying' as I'd hoped to hear.

Some thought it was such a prime piece of land that it shd be kept, not sold just to recoup the investment.  Flat land on Marine Drive corner is rare.

Please look at the Nov 4 report from Planning as to options staff put out (residential seems to be the main one).

Then the question becomes whether 'affordable/for seniors', 'handicapped', ie cmnty needs.  The theatre some had mentioned is now at WVSS.

Some wondered about the loss of the adjacent park if incorporated into the plans; another said the green space cd then be spread around the property.  John Richardson is a dedicated park.  Sell part of the site?

Some mentioned it will only grow in value.

At one mtg someone thought Wetmore is now worth about $8 and another speculated maybe as high as $12m.

The civic centre site devt along with GCC means there aren't really many civic facilities 'needed'.

With such a preliminary and uncertain debate, I did ask wrt process at PAC if it wd come back since there appeared to be no consensus or conclusion.  We shdn't be limited by the $5.6m millstone around the property's neck -- I said for instance, if the Police Station at 13th and Marine is sold (for hotel as some want or with higher density), we cd keep the Wetmore site for something spectacular for the cmnty!  I'd hoped fror more ideas and suggestions from this great group.

All, and that was both AC and PAC, agreed it was not the place for a police station or a fire hall; in any case, the fire hall is better situation near 15th for quick access to the Upper Levels.

Keep an eye on this one.  Ten units at the corner?  Another important corner -- NE of 19th and Marine, across from Memorial Park, not far from Library.

Much discussion of this both at PAC and DAC again.  Some thinking it shd have two handicapped units as a cmnty benefit.  Others asking how that cd be guaranteed.  Some reorientation suggested at DAC that sounded good and were received well.  Commercial space is limited in WV and although the applicant was successful apparently in convincing both staff and cmte members that since Ambleside businesses are struggling that it shd not have a commercial component even though the whole block is commercial.  (No surprise angling for residential, more profitable.)

This is a pity.  Times can change.

My suggestion:  a compromise.  Make the bottom floor  live-work units therefore it keeps commercial element and still has a residential purpose.  Some members had been concerned about privacy of ground floor units -- this shd address that as well.

Best of both worlds!

Mr Mayor, Council.

My name is Hugh Hamilton and I'm President of the WV Streamkeeper Society

          We want to draw your attention to the management and devt of all creeks in WV but in particular, we want to advise you about our concern about treatment of ephemeral creeks, that is, those creeks that are seasonal in nature but are an integral part of our creek system.

          We note the improvement and minimum protection provided by the new OCP but are concerned that the bylaws be enforced in current and planned subdivs, especially in the steep Upper Lands with its creeks, its tributaries, ephemeral creeks wch are not specifically referred to in the OCP.

          The ongoing devt in the Upper Lands, specially in the areas from Marr Creek, Rodgers Creek, including Rodgers East devt, and areas west gives us great concern.  At our recent board mtg it was decided to bring the case of the ephemeral creeks in particular to your attention.

          The damage, diversion, or removal of these ephemeral creeks can result in unprecedented and unexpected floods and erosion.  Ephemeral creeks are an integral part of the main creek structure and habitat in that they supply nutrients and food for fish in the lower reaches as well as consistency of flow by enabling percolation of the precipitation in the soil.  They are also part of nature's system of flood control, a refuge [and] habitat [for] many species and provide for open space greenways.

          We seek your support for protecting our creeks and especially ephemeral creeks from culverting and redirection.  Please, plan for these crucial parts of our environment to be included in green space and links to major creek corridors.  This class of creek shd be included in the Municipal Creek Protection Bylaw.  Ephemeral creeks, seasonal nature, are crucial to the health of the main creeks and they must be recognized mapped, and protected in any devt permit or proposed devt area.  WV Streamkeepers continue to be pleased to offer and help its services with Ccl in this matter.

          Mr Mayor and Ccl, we will confirm -- will you confirm rather that steps will be taken right away, esp now that devt is underway in these areas I have mentioned and the rainy season is here to protect all our creeks?

Thank you

{general murmurs of encouragement followed but not a direct answer nor a list of the steps that DWV will take AND HOW ENFORCED, problem in the past that may be alleviated now that more bylaw officers have been hired.

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If you are planning for one year, grow rice. If you are planning for 20 years, grow trees. If you are planning for centuries, grow men.

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Yours thoughtfully,

Carolanne Reynolds

        Editor, West Van Matters / EditorWVM@WestVan.org

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