WVM2005-01
CCl Agenda Jan 10, Events/Mtgs to 16th
by Carolanne Reynolds, Editor
www.WestVan.org

HAPPY NEW YEAR!   (Disclaimer was in last issue!:-)  Here is the first WVM for 2005.  They will be numbered this year to make it easier to have a set, locate an issue.
This first issue (WVM2005-01) has:
Intro/Comments; Main Items Jan 10; Mtgs/Events to Jan 16; Agenda Jan 10;  The Night Before Christmas for Lawyers; Quotations for Scientists; a Story of the Seven Wonders of the World.
A couple of reviews.
If you want to take your kids, tourists, or a class, or if you want to refresh your memory of BC's history and beauty plus sense of community -- you may wish to take in the live performance/experience of Storyeum.  I'm hoping to have more news of this during Heritage Week, Feb 21 - 27.
Deadline for nominations for a Heritage Award is Friday, January 14th (see below).
While a tsunami is not a way to increase awareness of South Asia, for some cultural insight I can recommend "Story-wallah!" by Shyam Selvadurai, in fact from Sri Lanka, now in Canada.  I'd read before the gruesome news.  They're short stories about Asians who also live or have lived in North America or UK, varied and very interesting.  In our busy lives rarely with the time for a long novel, dipping into a short story is a nice diversion for a few relaxing moments.


+++++  MAIN ITEMS on Ccl Agenda Monday 2005 Jan 10  +++++
                        A Supplemental Information Package/Agenda May be Issued on =46riday
=3D  605 Clyde:  PUBLIC HEARING re ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW; PUBLIC MTG re DP Application
   - four-storey 17-unit seniors-oriented strata apartment bldg, 23 underground parking spaces
=3D  BUSINESS LICENCE HEARING - CASPIAN ROYAL RESTAURANT, 1495 Marine - to reconsider refusal of a Business Licence Application. {Withdrawn by Applicant}
=3D  ADOPTION OF MINUTES (Dec 6, 13, 15)
=3D  DELEGATIONS:  N Shore Mountain Bike Festival Society; Coalition to Save Eagleridge Bluffs
=3D  REPORTS:  Dundarave Physiotherapist Corporation - Physiotherapist Clinic Lease at Aquatic Centre; Sunset Marina =46oreshore Sublease; DVP 1145 Ottaburn Rd; Former Wetmore Site - Single Family Dwelling at 793 - 22nd to be demolished; Ccl Adv Cmte 2004 Annual Reports and Proposed Workplans for 2005 (CSAC, DAC, EAC, FAC, HAC, LCAC, PEAC); 5138 Pitcairn Place - New Float and Gangway Installation - Further Information, New Float and Gangway Installation
=3D  APPOINTMENTS 2005: Ccl Cmtes; Ccl Reps on Bds and Cmtes; Ccl Adv Cmtes/Bds
=3D  CORRESPONDENCE:
-  Committee and Board Meeting Minutes: Library Bd; PEAC; NSACDI; FAC; CSAC; PAC, DAC
-  UBCM re Riparian Areas Regulation, Integrated Env'tal Mgmt, Funding for Regional Cmnty Forum Prog; Cmnties in Bloom; Wetmore Property; Childcare; Traffic; Sea-to-Sky Improvement; fire fighter cancers; LGH Lands; Ethical and Sustainable Purchasing Policy; Evelyn Drive; 2005 Canada Day Tri-Municipal Fireworks; Good Neighbour Bylaw; Highway Safety; fisheries after treaties

 
+++++  MTGS/EVENTS to Jan 16th  +++++

=3D Mon, Jan 10th =3D
~ 8:30 - 10:30am ~ Arts & Culture Strategy Select Cmte at Hall

=3D Tues, Jan 11th =3D
~ 5 - 7pm ~ Heritage Adv Cmte at Hall
~ 7 - 9pm ~ Cmnty Services Adv Cmte in Ccl Chamber
~ 7:00 Open House; 7:30 Presentation followed by questions/commentst re devt at 1891 Marine Dr
(Informal, by applicant, proposing three-storey, ten-unit residential bldg.

=3D Wed, Jan 12th =3D
~ 7:30 - 9:30am ~ Mayor's State of the District Address
                WV Chamber of Commerce breakfast, Hollyburn Country Club:                      
~ 8:30 - 10am ~ Sports & Rec Facility Planning Cmte at Hall
~ 6 - 10pm ~& Env Adv Cmte {think it's a typo on the M website, usually ends about 8pm}

=3D Fri, Jan 14th =3D  HERITAGE AWARD NOMINATION DEADLINE
Pls pick up a form;  contact the Heritage Planner, Steve Mikicich, at the Hall (925-7000); forms also available from me at 922-4400.  There was also a form in the last issue of WVM.


+++++  ABBREVIATED AGENDA 7pm Monday 2005 Jan 10  +++++

PUBLIC HEARING
ZONING BYLAW NO. 2200, 1968 AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 4409, 2004  (re  605 Clyde Avenue)
PUBLIC MEETING
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION NO. 04-012 (re  605 Clyde Avenue)
The Director of Planning, Lands and Permits will describe the subject application:
Applicant: Crescentview Investments Ltd.
Affected Lands:  605 Clyde Avenue
Purpose:  To provide for development of a four-storey 17-unit seniors-oriented strata apartment building, with 23 underground parking spaces, accessed from an opened and improved 6th Street right-of-way.
Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment:  To rezone the property from C.R.1 (Commercial Restricted Zone 1) to an amended R.M. 8 (Multiple Dwelling Zone 8)
Proposed Development Permit:  To regulate and impose conditions respecting the form and character of the development.
The applicant will be provided an opportunity to make a presentation on the subject application.
Mayor Wood will call for Public Input.
Closure of Public Hearing and Public Meeting if there is no further public input,
RECOMMENDED: THAT all written and verbal submissions... be received and that the Public Hearing and Public Meeting be closed.
OR
If Council wishes a further staff report, then:
RECOMMENDED: THAT Staff report back to Council... Public Hearing and Public Meeting be adjourned to ________________.
Members of Council are not permitted to receive further submissions once the Public Hearing is closed.
3.         BUSINESS LICENCE HEARING - CASPIAN ROYAL RESTAURANT (1495 Marine Drive)
            Mayor R. K. Wood will describe the procedure for the Hearing convened pursuant to Section 60(5) of the Community Charter in order to consider and receive submissions regarding the refusal of the business licence application re Caspian Royal Restaurant at 1495 Marine Drive.
{Agenda is stamped: Withdrawn by Applicant}
4.         ADOPTION OF MINUTES
4.1       Public Hearing/Public Meeting Minutes, December 06, 2004
4.2       Reconvened Public Hearing/Public Meeting Minutes, December 06, 2004
4.3       Council Meeting Minutes, December 06, 2004
4.4       Council Meeting Minutes, December 13, 2004
4.5       Special Regular Council Meeting Minutes, December 15, 2004
5.         DELEGATIONS
5.1       R. Juryn, North Shore Mountain Bike Festival Society , regarding North Shore Mountain Bike Festival and Conference
5.2       M. Evison, Coalition to Save Eagleridge Bluffs
6.         REPORTS
6.1       Dundarave Physiotherapist Corporation - Physiotherapist Clinic Lease at Aquatic Centre 6.2       Sunset Marina Foreshore Sublease
Designated Presenter:  Director of Planning, Lands & Permits
RECOMMENDED: THAT the report dated Nov 29 entitled "Sunset Marina Foreshore Lease" be received.
6.3       Development Variance Permit (1145 Ottaburn Road)
Designated Presenter:  Director of Planning, Lands & Permits
RECOMMENDED: THAT the Municipal Clerk give notice that Development Variance Permit Application No. 04-025 (1145 Ottaburn Road), which would provide for renovations and additions to an existing non-conforming house with variances to setbacks and accessory building siting, will be considered at the meeting of Council on Monday, February 7, 2005.
6.4       Former Wetmore Site - Single Family Dwelling at 793 - 22nd Street
Designated Presenter:  Director of Planning, Lands & Permits
RECOMMENDED:  THAT
1.         The dwelling at 793 - 22nd Street be demolished.
2.         Staff arrange for adjacent property owners and tenants to be notified and for appropriate information signage at the site to be erected before start of demolition.
6.5       Council Advisory Committee 2004 Annual Reports and Proposed Workplans for 2005 The following be received for information, Reports dated:
1.  Dec 14, 2004, titled Community Services Advisory Committee 2004 Annual Report and Proposed Workplan for 2005;
2.  Dec 09, 2004, titled Design Advisory Committee 2004 Annual Report and Proposed Workplan for 2005;
3.  Dec 15, 2004, titled Engineering Advisory Committee 2004 Annual Report and Proposed Workplan for 2005;
4.  Dec 14, 2004, titled Finance Advisory Committee 2004 Annual Report and Proposed Workplan for 2005;
5.  Dec 03, 2004, titled Heritage Advisory Committee 2004 Annual Report and 2005 Proposed Workplan for 2005;
6.  Dec 08, 2004, titled Lower Caulfeild Advisory Committee 2004 Annual Report and Proposed Workplan for 2005; and
7.  Dec 06, 2004, titled Parks & Environment Advisory Committee 2004 Annual Report and Proposed Workplan for 2005.
6.6       5138 Pitcairn Place - New Float and Gangway Installation - Further Information Designated Presenter:  Director of Planning, Lands & Permits
RECOMMENDED: THAT the report dated December 29, 2004 ... be received.
6.7       5138 Pitcairn Place - New Float and Gangway Installation
Designated Presenter:  Director of Planning, Lands & Permits
RECOMMENDED:  THAT the construction and installation of a new float and gangway at 5138 Pitcairn Place, in accordance with the plan attached, be approved subject to
(a)       receipt of Coast Guard and Fisheries and Oceans Canada approvals;
(b)       issuance of a building permit after receipt of the Coast Guard and =46isheries' approvals;
(c)        receipt of a signed letter of intent from the upland property owner indicating a commitment to sign a future foreshore agreement with the District covering the existing and new foreshore encroachments as well as a commitment to provide a survey of the new works.
7.         APPOINTMENTS
7.1       2005 Council Committee Appointments
RECOMMENDED:  THAT the recommendation of Mayor R. K. Wood for the following appointments to Select Committees be endorsed:
=B7        Finance and Audit: Councillor Durman, Chair; Councillor Clark; Mayor Wood
=B7        Sports and Recreation Facilities Planning: Cclr Durman, Chair; Cclrs Ferguson and Soprovich
=B7        Development Review Process: Councillor Durman, Chair; Cclr Ferguson and Day
=B7        Council Advisory Committee Member [sic? it's singular on the M website]: Mayor Wood, Chair; Cclr =46erguson and Day
=B7        Arts and Culture Strategy: Councillor =46erguson, Chair; Cclrs Clark and Goldsmith-Jones
7.2       2005 Appointment of Council Representatives on Boards and Committees
RECOMMENDED: THAT the recommendation of Mayor R. K. Wood for the following Council Representative Appointments on Other Boards/Committees be endorsed:
=B7        Canada Day            Councillor Clark
=B7        Chamber of Commerce           Councillor Ferguson
=B7        Coho =46estival            Councillor Soprovich
=B7        Lower Mainland Municipal Association           Cclrs Soprovich, Ferguson (Alternate)
 =B7       Municipal Insurance Association           Cclr Soprovich, Mayor Wood (Alternate 1), Dir/Admin Services (Alternate 2)
=B7       = ; North Shore Advisory Committee On Disability Issues    Cclrs Clark, Ferguson (Alternate)
=B7       = ; North Shore Family Court/Youth Justice Committee   Councillor Clark
=B7       = ; North Shore Task Force On Substance Abuse   Councillor Goldsmith-Jones
=B7       = ; North Shore Emergency Management Office Executive Committee   Councillor Day
=B7       = ; West Vancouver Memorial Library Board   Councillor Goldsmith-Jones
=B7       = ; School Board Liaison    Mayor Wood, Chair; Cclrs Clark, Day
=B7       = ; 2010 Olympic/Paralympic Committee   Mayor Wood, Chair; Cclrs Goldsmith-Jones, Durman
7.3       2005 Appointments to Council Advisory Committees/Boards
RECOMMENDED:  THAT the recommendation of Mayor R. K. Wood for the following Council representative appointments to Council Advisory Committees/Boards be endorsed:
 =B7        Community Services Advisory Committee
                        Councillor Day,  Councillor Ferguson (Alternate)
=B7       = ; Design Advisory Committee
                        Councillor Goldsmith-Jones, Councillor Ferguson (Alternate)
 =B7        Engineering Advisory Committee
                        Councillor Day; Councillor Soprovich (Alternate)
=B7       = ; =46inance Advisory Committee
                        Councillor Ferguson, Councillor Durman (Alternate)
=B7       = ; Heritage Advisory Committee
                        Councillor Day, Councillor Soprovich (Alternate)
=B7       = ; Parks and Environment Advisory Committee
                        Councillor Soprovich, Councillor Day (Alternate)
=B7       = ; Planning Advisory Committee
                        Councillor Clark, Councillor Day (Alternate)
8.         REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS
9.         OTHER ITEMS
9.1       Correspondence
=3D  No Action Required (receipt only)
9.1.1         Committee and Board Meeting Minutes
(a)             West Vancouver Memorial Library Board, October 20, 2004
(b)             Parks & Environment Advisory Committee, October 06, 2004
(c)             Parks & Environment Advisory Committee, November 03, 2004
(d)             North Shore Advisory Committee on Disability Issues, October 28, 2004
(e)             Finance Advisory Committee, November 17, 2004
(f)              Community Services Advisory Committee, October 05, 2004
(g)             Community Services Advisory Committee, November 02, 2004
(h)             Planning Advisory Committee, October 27, 2004
(i)               Design Advisory Committee, October 28, 2004
9.1.2         Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Secretariat, December 17, 2004, regarding Update:  Riparian Areas Regulation
9.1.3         K. Vance, Senior Policy Analyst, Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM), December 16, 2004, regarding Environment Conference:  Integrated Environmental Management
9.1.4         British Columbia Communities in Bloom, undated, regarding 2005 Development Program and Competition
9.1.5         E. Von Epp, December 14, 2004, regarding Wetmore property
9.1.6         C. A. Young, Co-Chair, & Councillor A. Roberts, Co-Chair, Joint Council on Childcare, December 15, 2004, regarding Vancouver Joint Council on Childcare
9.1.7         Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Executive & First Nations Summit Task Group, November 29, 2004, regarding Available Funding for 2004/2005 Regional Community to Community Forum Program --   Previously circulated due to timing of event.
9.1.8         S. Vennesland, December 14, 2004, regarding December 13 comments at Council Meeting regarding traffic
9.1.9         C. Hamilton, December 27, 2004, regarding Sea-to-Sky Improvement Project
9.1.10       A. Leier, President, British Columbia Professional =46ire Fighters' Association, December 23, 2004, regarding discussion paper on fire fighter cancers
9.1.11       H. & R. Peters, December 29, 2004, regarding Sea-to-Sky highway improvement
9.1.12       C. & M. Comsia, December 19, 2004, regarding designation of the Lions Gate Hospital Lands
9.1.13       L. Kazakoff, Meeting Coordinator, City of Vancouver, City Clerk's Department, December 21, 2004, regarding Ethical and Sustainable Purchasing Policy
9.1.14       F. & P. Smolen, December 23, 2004, regarding proposed Millennium Project for Evelyn Drive
9.1.15       A. Hilsen, Municipal Clerk, December 14, 2004, regarding support of 2005 Canada Day Tri-Municipal Fireworks Event
9.1.16       G. Schneider, November 30, 2004, regarding Good Neighbour Bylaw
9.1.17       H. Schneider, November 30, 2004, regarding Good Neighbour Bylaw
9.1.18       N. Parker, December 12, 2004, regarding Evelyn Drive
=3D Action Required
9.1.19       J. Harris, Mayor, District of North Vancouver, December 07, 2004, regarding Highway Safety
                  Referred to Mayor and Council for consideration and response.
9.1.20       J. Duncan, President, Native Brotherhood of BC and G. Mirau, Vice President, United Fishermen and Allied Workers' Union - Canadian Auto Workers, regarding consultations on fisheries after treaties
                  Referred to Mayor and Council for consideration and response.
9.1.21       D. Sabourin, Executive Director, Family Services of the North Shore, regarding January 24, 2005 request for delegation
                  Referred to the Municipal Clerk for response confirming scheduling of the delegation for the January 24, 2005 meeting.
10.       PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS     /     11.       ADJOURNMENT

 
+++++  A LAWYER'S NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS  +++++

     Whereas, on or about the night prior to Christmas, there did occur at a certain improved piece of real property (hereinafter "the House") a general lack of stirring by all creatures therein, including, but not limited to, a mouse.
     A variety of foot apparel, e.g., stocking, socks, etc., had been affixed by and around the chimney in said House in the hope and/or belief that St. Nick a/k/a/ St. Nicholas a/k/a/ Santa Claus (hereinafter "Claus") would arrive at sometime thereafter.
     The minor residents, i.e. the children, of the aforementioned House were located in their individual beds and were engaged in nocturnal hallucinations, i.e. dreams, wherein vision of confectionery treats, including, but not limited to, candies, nuts and/or sugar plums, did dance, cavort, and otherwise appear in said dreams.
    Whereupon the party of the first part (sometimes hereinafter referred to as ("I"), being the joint-owner in fee simple of the House with the party of the second part (hereinafter "Papa"), and said Papa had retired for a sustained period of sleep. (At such time, the parties were clad in various forms of headgear, e.g., kerchief and cap.
     Suddenly, and without prior notice or warning, there did occur upon the unimproved real property adjacent and appurtenant to said House, i.e., the lawn, a certain disruption of unknown nature, cause and/or
circumstance. The party of the first part did immediately rush to a window in the House to investigate the cause of such disturbance.
     At that time, the party of the first part did observe, with some degree of wonder and/or disbelief, a miniature sleigh (hereinafter "the Vehicle") being pulled and/or drawn very rapidly through the air by approximately eight (8) reindeer. The driver of the Vehicle appeared to be and in fact was, the previously referenced Claus.
     Said Claus was providing specific direction, instruction and guidance to the approximately eight (8) reindeer and specifically identified the animal co-conspirators by name: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen (hereinafter "the Deer"). (Upon information and belief, it is further asserted that an additional co-conspirator named "Rudolph" may have been involved.)
     The party of the first part witnessed Claus, the Vehicle and the Deer intentionally and willfully trespass upon the roofs of several residences located adjacent to and in the vicinity of the House, and noted that the Vehicle was heavily laden with packages, toys and other items of unknown origin or nature. Suddenly, without prior invitation or permission, either express or implied, the Vehicle arrived at the House, and Claus entered said House via the chimney.
    Said Claus was clad in a red fur suit, which was partially covered with residue from the chimney, and he carried a large sack containing a portion of the aforementioned packages, toys, and other unknown items.  He was smoking what appeared to be tobacco in a small pipe in blatant violation of local ordinances and health regulations.
    Claus did not speak, but immediately began to fill the stocking of the minor children, which hung adjacent to the chimney, with toys and other small gifts. (Said items did not, however, constitute "gifts" to said minor pursuant to the applicable provisions of the U.S. Tax Code.)
    Upon completion of such task, Claus touched the side of his nose and flew, rose, and/or ascended up the chimney of the House to the roof where the Vehicle and Deer waited and/or served as "lookouts." Claus immediately departed for an unknown destination.
    However, prior to the departure of the Vehicle, Deer and Claus from said House, the party of the first part did hear Claus state and/or exclaim: "Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!"
Or words to that effect.
Hope you have a wonderful Christmas


+++++  QUOTATIONS FOR SCIENTISTS   +++++

Remember that there is nothing stable in human affairs; therefore avoid undue elation in prosperity, or undue depression in adversity.
                                -- Socrates, philosopher (469?-399 BCE)

Black holes are where God divided by zero.
                                -- Steven Wright, comedian (1955 -   )

What you get out depends on what you put in; and as the grandest mill in the world will not extract wheat-flour from peascods, so pages of formulae will not get a definite result out of loose data.                                  
                                -- Thomas Henry Huxley, biologist and writer (1825-1895)

+++++++++++++  A STORY for EVERYONE   +++++

***   THE SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD   ***

A group of students were asked to list what they thought were the present "Seven Wonders of the World." Though there were some disagreements, the following received the most votes:
                        1. Egypt's Great Pyramids
                        2. Taj Mahal
                        3. Grand Canyon
                        4. Panama Canal
                        5. Empire State Building
                        6. St. Peter's Basilica
                        7. China's Great Wall
While gathering the votes, the teacher noted that one student had not finished her paper yet. So she asked the girl if she was having trouble with her  list.

The girl replied, "Yes, a little.  I couldn't quite make up my mind because  there were so many."
 
The teacher said, "Well, tell us what you have, and maybe we can help.
The girl hesitated, then read, "I think the 'Seven Wonders of the World' are:
                                1. To See
                                2. To Hear
                                3. To Touch
                                4. To Taste
                                5. To  Feel
                                6. To Laugh
                                7. And to Love."

The room was so quiet you could have heard a pin drop.  The things we overlook as simple and ordinary and that we take for granted  are truly wondrous!

A gentle reminder -- that the most precious things in life cannot be built by hand or bought by man.