Have you been to the Poetics of West Coast Modernism in West Vancouver yet?  It's fantastic! (Lib, FBG, Silk Purse)

THE CANDIDATES; Main items: Oct 24th Ccl Agenda (incredible -- EVELYN DRIVE Devt process!!! -- and on supplemental so we won't see it in advance!!!); INFObits; Calendar to Oct 31st (Scouts event); WV Streamkeepers Info; DWV Staff Salaries 2004; Ccl Mtg Notes Oct 17th; Ccl Agenda Oct 24th; INFObits; Quotations

GOLDSMITH-JONES, Pamela         1355 Ambleside Lane, West  Vancouver (Campaign Office)

                        604-926-8140 / 604-922-3768

                        pgoldsmith-jones@telus.net  /  www.pamgoldsmithjones.ca

WOOD, Ron       1552 Marine Drive, West Vancouver  (Campaign Office)

        604-922-7646 / 604-220-0314 / www.wood4mayor.com

AIRD, Louise

        West Vancouver / 604-921-8735 / blitzmag@smartt.com

ALLAN, Sean

        West Vancouver / 604-551-5271 / sallan@telus.net

CLARK, John

        West Vancouver / 604-925-1912

DAY, Rod

        West Vancouver / 604-922-3678

EVISON, Michael

        West Vancouver / 604-922-4355 / michaelevison@shaw.ca / www.michaelevison.com

FERGUSON, Jean

        459 Gordon Place, West Vancouver / 604-926-1121

KROLL, Gus

        4646 Woodgrove Place, West Vancouver / 604-926-1306 / gustavkroll@shaw.ca

LANG, Doug

        West Vancouver / 604-307-6404 / douglang@telus.net

PELLATT, Rob

        960 Younette Drive, West Vancouver / 604-922-3807/660-4727 / rob.pellatt@telus.net

RAHBAR, Mehrdad (Med)

        West Vancouver / rahbar@vernaculardesign.ca

REYNOLDS, Carolanne

        #8 - 1065 24th St (Campaign Ofc) / 604 628-9333 / cr@carolanne.org / www.carolanne.org

SMITH, Michael

        2743 Ottawa Avenue, West Vancouver / 604-922-7611 / mrsmith@mrsmithltd.com

SOPROVICH, Bill

        1203-2180 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver / 604-925-6881/788-0081 / wsbs@shaw.ca

TELENIUS, Hakan

        1037 Millstream Road, West Vancouver / 604-617-4600 / telenius@shaw.ca

VAUGHAN, Vivian

        4621 Woodburn Place, West Vancouver / 604-922-2614 / vvaughan@telus.net

WARDELL, Tom

        1165 - 13th  Street, West Vancouver / 604-926-5848/351-4080 / tomwardell@shaw.ca

=== SCHOOL TRUSTEE (five to be elected): [one withdrawal so all will be elected by acclamation]

BOOTH, Mary-Ann

   1209 Esquimalt Ave, WV / 926-2257 / maryann@maryannbooth.com / www.maryannbooth.com

CUTLER-WHITEMAN, Carol [WITHDREW]

   1243 Duchess, WV / 926-2777 / cut2whit@shaw.ca / www.members.shaw.ca/carolcutlerwhiteman

DEKKER, Cindy

   4609 Woodburn Road, West Vancouver / 604-926-3844

KELLETT, Jane

   487 Braewood Place, Bowen Island  / 604-947-0771 / jkellett@shaw.ca

STEVENSON, David

   6356 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver / 604-926-8758 / davidstevenson@telus.net

WINFIELD, Coral

   615 Inglewood Ave, WV / 604-916-7072/922-9780 / cwinfield@telus.net / www.coralwinfield.ca

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S. Scholes, Chief Election Officer, October 14, 2005

NOTE: The period for withdrawal/challenge of a candidate expires at 4:00 pm on October 21, 2005.

=  Ports Alive Vancouver Harbour Adventure

=  Presentation re Award for Excellence for Innovation

= Implementation of Bylaws to Protect and Enhance Watercourses

= "Zoning Map Amendment - 1495 Esquimalt"

= CORRESPONDENCE: FAC minutes; pesticide use; Ballet BC; mtn bike plan; book on Cdn soldiers; MFA Fall Debenture Issue; WV Drinking Water Quality Report; Cmnty Participation in BC, Torino, Italy; Aquatic Ctr Entrance fees; Crime Prevention Week

Beginning of a series of exhibitions on architecture:

Gallery at the Library Oct 1-31; Ferry Building Gallery Oct 4 - Nov 12; Silk Purse Gallery Oct 4-23

Featuring 18 significant residences and public buildings designed by well-known West Coast architects, focusing on design in relation to the coast landscape: Peter Cardew, Barry Downs, Arthur Erickson, Brian Hemingway, Fred Hollingsworth, Russell Hollingsworth, Zoltan Kiss, Brad [Lamoureux], Blair MacDonald, Henry Yorke Mann, Paul Merrick, Arthur Mudry, Helliwell-Smith, Mark Ostry, John & Pat Patkau, Ron Thom, Daniel White, and Bud Wood.

+  WV CHAMBER OF COMMERCE  +  October is Small Business Month in WV

On October 25 a morning seminar will focus on how Professional Business Coaching can help entrepreneurs focus and reach their business goals. A strategic business planning coach and image consultant will share the morning session. They will help operators consider new approaches to growing their business and presenting themselves in a polished and professional light to prospects.  For more information, or to sign-up for these October events visit www.westvanchamber.com and click on Events, or call the Chamber at 926 6614.

[NB: meetings at M Hall unless otherwise noted]

~ 5:30 - 7pm ~ FAC - CANCELLED

~ 7 - 9pm ~  Lib Bd (at Library); Bd of Variance (in Ccl Chamber)

~ 6 - 8pm ~ NSFC&YJ (in CNV M Hall)

~ 7:30 - 8:30pm ~ Friday night Concert Series (Library 925 7400)

The Vancouver Opera Touring Ensemble will perform Naomi's Road, a fully staged and costumed opera for young audiences.  Everyone welcome (suitable for ages 9 and up).  For information and free tickets visit the Fiction Information Desk in the Adult Department

===  SUNDAY, Oct 23rd  === WORK PARTY: SCO= UTS AND STREAMKEEPERS

Hello Cubs, Scouts, and Venturers,

Next Sunday, Oct 23rd, there will be a Streamkeepers' work party for Cubs, Scouts, and Venturers at the St. David's church site.

We will be meeting Kurt Peiffer of Streamkeepers in the parking lot of the church at 1pm on Sunday afternoon and the work party will last until 3pm.

Snacks and refreshments will be served at 3:00. If it is cold you might want to bring a hot drink to keep you going.

The plan for this session is to remove more undesirable plants, distribute more mulch and re-inforce the downhill side of the footpath.

We are also hoping to take on the building of a rail on the downhill side of the footpath from the large tree stump to the foot bridge.

Please bring gloves and shovels and rakes etc.

I would appreciate hearing from those of you who will be able to make it in order to be sure that we have enough donuts, etc.

These work parties are a great way to give a little bit back to the community and to really make a difference with the rehabilitation of one of our local creeks.

Hope to see you there.

John Thomas

 

~ 5 - 7pm ~ PAC -- CANCELLED

AT THE LIBRARY:

Wed Oct 26 - 10:30am and 1:30pm - Halloween Puppet Show

Thursday Oct 27 - 4pm and 4:30pm - Halloween Howl

Pick up tickets for both events at the Youth Department Information Desk.  Registration begins Oct 1.

~ 8:30 ~ Arts and Culture Strategy Cmte

~ 3:30 - 5:30pm ~ Police Bd (Chamber of Commerce Boardroom)

~ 4:30 - 6:30pm ~ DAC

~ 5 - 7pm ~ NSACDI (CNV M Hall)

West Vancouver Streamkeeper Society, PO Box 91166, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 3N6

Ph: 604 628 1123 /  e-mail: streamkeepers.westvan.org  /  www.streamkeeper.westvan.org

Hello Streamkeepers:

With the autumn rains West Vancouver Creeks and Streams are beginning to fill and the Salmon are returning. Returning Salmon are the best indication that our fry-release program of the past years is successful. It is crucial that we know where and when the salmon are coming back to spawn For this information we rely on visual observations by streamkeepers,  property owners, dog-walkers, and any number of people walking along or across the many creeks and streams in our neighbourhood with open eyes.

We rely on YOU to let us know when and where you may have observed salmon over the next three month. Please report your observations to our Spawner survey coordinator Elizabeth Hardy at <eahardy@shaw.ca>  and include:

=B7        Name of the creek where your observation has been made

=B7        Approximate location on the creek (road crossing, bridge etc.)

=B7        Date and time of your observation

=B7        Number of fish observed

=B7        Species (chum, coho) if known

=B7        Approximate size (in inches or centimeters)

Please report only your own observation, second hand reports are not very useful.

If you are interested in more detailed spawner survey activity, the Pacific Streamkeeper Federation will offer a training session on Oct 29th from 12:30 to 2:00 pm  rain or shine.  Participants will assemble  at the mouth of Brothers Creek at the end of Clyde Ave. just below the Capilano Care Centre in West Vancouver.  This is an outdoor  event. Dress accordingly. Gumboots or waders would be appropriate.

If you intend to participate or require more information please advise  or contact Kurt Peiffer <kpeiffer@shaw.ca>

We hope to hear from you.

Hugh Hamilton

President

Please call Hugh Hamilton, WVS President, at 628 1123 for any reports re creeks, etc. and if you wish to volunteer, to participate, to help, to be involved.

FYI, however, here are the names of the WVS CREEK MONITORS:

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DISTRICT OF WV EMPLOYEE FINANCIAL INFORMATION ACT REPORT for the year ended DEC 31, 2004

***  Mayor and Council  ***  Name  /  Position  /   Remuneration  +   Expenses

Wood, Ronald  *  Mayor * $67,790.40 + 3,230.35

Councillors:

Clark, John  /  $22,780.92 + 211.69

Day, Rodney  /  $23,184.12 + 1,772.16

Durman, Victor  /  $23,428.92 + 727.46

Ferguson, Jean  /   $22,132.92 + 241.69

Goldsmith-Jones, Pam  /  $23,428.92 + 2,699.44

Soprovich, William  /  $23,428.92 + 2,758.97

***  Employees   ***  Position  /  Remuneration  +  Expenses

Deputy Director - Human Resources and Payroll Services  /  $ 82,838.48 + 1,830.93

Business Manager - Engineering and Transportation  /  $ 89,358.46 + 383.41

Director of Administrative Services  /  $ 115,684.67 + 8,383.36

Manager - Community Planning  /  $ 77,614.66 + 929.66

Recreation Services Manager  /  $ 81,063.29 + 3,654.89

Manager - Community Services /  $ 98,685.87 + 1,848.51

Facilities Maintenance Manager /  $ 78,273.29 + 1,446.87

Equipment Superintendent /  $ 82,052.91 + 60.00

Transit Manager /  $ 92,279.61 + 1,834.24

Roads and Transportation /  $ 82,945.88 + 2,784.26

Recreation Services Manager /  $ 82,997.95 + 2,365.68

Manager - Utilities  /  $ 89,794.30 + 1,778.14

Director of Library Services /  $ 96,130.36 + 555.22

Purchasing and Risk Management /  $ 95,881.09 + 1,550.29

Land And Property Agent /  $ 83,698.83 + 740.14

Environmental Coordinator /  $ 85,568.50 + 597.23

Director of Finance /  $ 125,200.92 + 4,578.18

Manager - Park Services /  $ 86,168.45 + 2,109.56

Utilities Superintendent /  $ 88,046.42

Supervisor - Inspections /  $ 75,305.87 + 1,302.94

Park Facilities Manager /  $ 80,336.44 + 3,437.69

Assistant Manager - Building Construction and Contracts /  $ 82,483.86 + 1,418.51

Director of Human Resources and Payroll Services /  $ 107,143.53 + 2,495.37

Director Planning, Lands and Permits /  $ 125,067.36 + 256.27

Manager - Permits, Licences, and Bylaws /  $ 91,849.75 + 858.98

Director of Parks and Community Services /  $ 123,512.74 + 5,670.28

Municipal Clerk /  $ 84,638.45 + 2,590.94

Municipal Manager /  $ 169,916.62 + 9,995.43

Social Services Manager /  $ 77,833.87

Public Works Superintendent /  $ 78,460.98 + 588.05

Assistant Director of Finance /  $ 84,564.91 + 2,701.90

Financial Reporting and Accounting 95,440.50 + 6,203.11

Director of Engineering and Transportation /  $ 80,799.21 + 1,855.56 [Partial year b/c left DWV]

Total For Employees Over $75,000  =  $ 9,818,614.22  +  $ 142,470.41

Total For Employees Under $75,000  =  $ 30,279,495.14 + $ 159,421.21

Total For All Employees  =  $ 40,098,109.36  +  $ 301,891.62

At the outset Mayor Wood announced Cclr Durman away owing to a family emergency (his wife's father is ill).

1.         CALL TO ORDER

2.         PUBLIC HEARING

            The Director of Planning, Lands and Permits will describe the subject application:

Affected Lands:  All lands in the District.

Purpose:  The amendment bylaw will provide for the digitization and administrative update of the District Zoning Maps.

In response to questions by Sop, SJN said no road zoning; zoning sometimes in middle of road, others along property line; with Cmnty Charter M has control over roads; text will be provided later (but Sop said preferred beforehand, why undertaken and why changing) but map wd same regardless, just realigning zoning bylaws on the map base so don't have to draw on archives.

Mayor: my understanding no anomalies, nowhere 100 or 200 ft out

SJN: no; no intended change [in zoning] and in one place line dropped below 1200ft level.

Sop: didn't go above anywhere?

SJN: no

Sop: will text expected in three, four months be same?

SJN: same as maps unless intending to amend

maps will be handed out at the counter

Sop: wd text show the anomalies?

SJN: no

of two zones same except for minor difference, we wd suggest ome of the zone boundaries be removed

Sop: if 1200ft line to dip, who owned by?

SJN: it's use; above is recreational, below is residential

PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED

3.         ADOPTION OF MINUTES: September 26, October 03

4.         REPORTS

            Bylaws are passed by a simple majority vote unless otherwise noted. 

            RECOMMENDED: be approved and authorization given for its implementation....on the effective dates.

KP gave background and explained the two agreements.

JF: shd be same

KP: we can do that; certainly intended to dovetail

MMgr: allowed that so if delayed

JC: was to be matching funds and don't see it

MMgr: were matched and those funds expended first

those with Sch Dist, billed 50% of improvements

JC: was aware; wanted to make clear to public

Sop: use the studio theatre at a discounted rate, 50%, why not apply to ....theatre as well

MMgr: Ccl's wish to focus on the studio theatre rather than the large theatre

certainly intent to encourage use of the large, initially Ccl focused on studio theatre, and to support it, not large

Sop: but public can still use it

MMgr: yes; and no obligation after the first five years

this first five years to get established and discuss in fourth year about future

built out and then operational

G-J: this is a banner day

lays down improved govt structure and has reporting requirement and that's got to be good

fits in with strategy

strengthens relationship between Ccl, SD45, and Trust

one question: provides for cmnty access for non-profit groups registered with M grants prog

want to know if that precludes others

KP: encourages groups to apply, rigorous review process for that sort of privilege; so groups from afar expect to come into this theatre and get that rate

intent organizations working with or prepared to work with the M to get these rates

G-J: so you don't have to be a successful grant recipient

KP: no

JF: thank staff for doing the negotiating

will benefit; look forward to seeing groups perform in the black box theatre

Liz Byrd: here on behalf of the Bd of the Arts Ctr Trust to thank you

very grateful

been on this bandwagon since 1996; really a huge thing to happen in this M

unfortunately away and missed the WVCF

then Saturday had 370 for BalletBC

still lots of work to do

we're working hard to get the studio finished by January

Mayor: thanks, nine years; deserve a medal

Sop: if two or three WVites in a troupe wanting to put on a presentation and the main org was in Vanc and not registered in DWV, wd they be prohibited from getting the 50% discount?

KP: haven't run into that

the spirit of working together quite separate from these sterile agreements

looking forward to solid agreement so that when these issues arrive we sit down and work it out; don't want to exclude anybody

Sop: delightful to reach this when started by looking for land, difficult times

cmnty use?

LB: this theatre is about cmnty

we will entertain everybody, try to accommodate

the Dundarave Players wanted rehearsal space, unfortunately cdn't

want to make this a cmnty that cares about the arts

RD: in addition to the great service for arts, v gd for public mtgs

good use of the 500 seats!

all kinds of mtgs, overflow Ccl/public mtgs

great benefit to cmnty; thank you very much for all you've done

LB: studio theatre also good for having dinner

also theatre in the round

someone threw things, landed under my legs, and actor had to come right over and take it

            RECOMMENDED:

            THAT the Municipal Clerk give notice that Development Variance Permit Application No. 05-013 (5717 Eagle Harbour Road), which would provide for a new single family dwelling with variances to setbacks, highest building face, retaining wall location and grade line, and rock removal will be considered at the meeting of Council on Monday, November 07, 2005.

SJN: steep site; architect, Bo Helliwell, has fitted it in but requires blasting and variations

seems to fit in quite well; staff are recommending it be considered

Sop: bylaw requirements -- huge variance; is that a concern to you?

SjN: no; cd hv gone to Bd of Variance as a hardship easily

2600sf, smaller bldg than allowed

Ccl has authority to approve; wd concern me if someone built sq ftg allowed

[Sop listed variances asking if a concern and SJN said no.]

RD: the photo we have here, placed in simulated way; shows what good architecture can do as opposed to a three-storey square box

often if you want to do something good have to go to Variance

too bad we haven't declared the waterfront a mandatory Permit Area.

Must mention that the tri-partite exhibit on best design in WV, Bo with his partner Kim Smith featured in it, see it -- at FBG, Lib, and Silk Purse

SJN: drew the proposed home or cdn't tell on photo

RD: nicest

RECOMMENDED: THAT

1.        Council endorse development of a Visitor Strategy for the District of West Vancouver, utilizing current project funding allocated for the Economic Sustainability Strategy;

2.        Staff be directed to apply to the Community Foundations Development Program (Phase I) sponsored by Tourism BC (TBC) and Vancouver Coast and Mountains (VCM) to assist in developing the Visitor Strategy;

3.        Staff work with the VCM Program facilitator, with input from a variety of stakeholders, including business and community groups, recreation service providers and the Arts and Culture and 2010 Implementation Select Committees to complete the Visitor Strategy;

4.        Staff be directed to investigate and where appropriate, apply for funding from the UBCM Community Tourism Program and the Community Foundations Marketing Program to cover any costs associated with the Visitor Strategy.

RB, DoAS gave background:

Staff have presented four recommendations

Sean Allan, Pres of WVCh of Commerce: here to applaud staff for taking this step

excited about it, will help in many ways

underpin Amb redevt, strategy

need to know how to handle visitors with Olympics

here to be of service

JC: this work long overdue; obvious the Olympics, but more subtly, feeling WV does not welcome tourists

believe through this effort, be able to plan for tourism and its benefits

JF: also important how to encourage visitors, welcome, and to prepare citizens, direct visitors away so don't disturb privacy

accommodation?  if travelling arts groups coming through

hope from strategy come how we consider this

Sop: at UBCM there was some confusion as to where we are with a lot of things

Select Cmte has done a lot of work

we have four years, three left

hasn't this information all been compiled?  certainly Ch of Comm aware for some time

billeting process for parents of athletes?

Mayor: $25m allocated by prov govt to Ms

$110K for phase one and up to us how best to allocate the money; answer those questions

DoAS: we have a lot of data and will pull it all together

MMgr: gives us access to info

hope chance to look at other initiatives and piggyback or work with

opp to move forward at very little if any cost except staff and volunteer time; shd take advantage

G-J: news is good, identified funding sources

disappointed this was a direct recommendation from two cmtes, tells us the fit, sports and arts&culture where we can build a strategy -- will allay cmnty of fear too far too fast -- is the amount  [$$$] go over how much we've committed

DoAS: committed $48K for this year

G-J: more than we need

MMgr: really no cost except for incidentals

funding, UBCM, etc; expect to use very little of our own money; hoping not to use any

RECOMMENDED:

THAT Council receive the report titled Operations Center - Recycling Initiatives, September 29, 2005 from the Manager, Roads and Transportation.

EB: amazing how much we can recycle

oil, antifreeze; paints

do as much as we can onsite

report to draw your attention to these initiatives

RD: compliment you on recycling work you do

who purchases these items?

eg, sand

EB: rock for rock walls; structure backfill

oil and paints, contract with companies

RD: do we subsidize the process or get enough back?

EB: in financial section of report it gives some examples of savings achieved

in some cases used to go down drain and now generates revenue

RD: worth recycling anyway but make overall?

EB: categorically say we're coming out ahead

previously paying to have hauled away and purchase new

more than offset

RD: bravo

JF: I too wd like to commend staff, report

setting example for cmnty

my favourite, used lumber for bridge in Clovelly, saved $25K

given the amount of building, cd use trees when clearing -- build bridges, save lots

KP: what we're doing!

we get large pieces of trees from companies who will even deliver so don't have to get rid of them

if you look at that Clovelly Bridge, [staff] has even curved it and it's beautiful

G-J: left over

EB: pretty well use all that we produce

RECOMMENDED: THAT

1. The District of West Vancouver approve cost-sharing of the Substance Abuse Coordinator in the amount of $20,000 for the 2005/06 school year;

KP: since fall 2003 been funding; continuation; in regular grants

report from Coordinator; asking approval funds be expended and continue to budget for this each year

Mayor: Ms Reynolds, good evening

G-J made motion and I'll vary the second part, b/c it isn't additional]

RL: meaning 2006 budget

GJ: 2006/7

KP: b/c school year

G-J: important actually to go a little further with the comment that was made b/c downloading is always a huge concern but you can see that substance abuse had become a priority for the govt

Have just announced $7m to deal with crystal meth throughout the prov

money will flow through the UBCM

we're positioning ourselves in partnership with the schools so we can maximize the value of that

really well set up on NSh, ways other cmnties aren't, b/c of the Coordinator in the school system

Similarly with the $1m just received for the new youth day program; we're relying on that direct connection with our schools

so this $20K actually goes a long way to making the money that is provided wch we haven't seen to this extent before most effective.

            RECOMMENDED:

            THAT current policy with respect to Permissive Tax Exemptions be expanded to include the land surrounding places of public worship and necessary ancillary buildings, as provided for in Section 224(2) of the Community Charter.

RECOMMENDED:...be introduced and read a first, second and third time.

RL explained background, change of rules; Ccls have prerogative:

Assessment Authority taking a more strict interpretation, ie places not directly for worship don't qualify but Ccl can as permissive

We recommend those portions no longer exempt be permissively exempt so same

WV policy be maintained and list of permissive exemptions

Ccl cd choose not to grant these exemptions, they come to $213K

JF: will it allow Ccl to annually assess these exemptions?

RL: this bylaw is for one year only

JF: for change of use, so sure continue to satisfy criteria

Sop: does this include all places of worship?

RL: all public places

Sop: Synagogue on Taylor Way

[someone murmured partly school]

Mayor clarified: if you don't apply you don't get exemption, have to apply

Sop: so Synagogue has not applied

RL: we sent letters out to all advising of change and to my knowledge all replied

Sop: if they were able, they'd be included?

RL: yes, it's on an application basis.  We do followup to get them in on time.

            RECOMMENDED: be introduced and read a first, second and third time.

RL: minor amendment

Mayor: just a numbering change? error made?

RL: yes, had to be corrected

RD: clear just numbering error

RB, DoAS: error was referral to 9.3 wch did not exist

5.         REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS

RD: Tues 11th, HAC workshop with consultant working on heritage strategy

then from there to Old Growth open house

then symposium at Ch of Comm on Biz Imp Areas

then to FBG for opening on West Coast Modernism, excellent book; then to opening at Silk Purse; two aspects

Next day walked through new bldg of Kiwanis senior facility; wonderful housing; a lot more subsidized housing for seniors

JF: afterward they had a small lunch for Ccl for all the assistance Ccl has provided

nice to be thanked

shd continue to support them

RD: they said 76 units in original bldg built in 1990s and this bldg

Mayor: this 76 units

RD:  so original a bit more; and half will be filled from older bldg being torn down and new

hope to work on another new building next fall for 68 units, so in a couple of years, substantially more housing

Mayor: there's a significant demand

6.1       Correspondence [complete list in previous issue; discussion listed a, b, ...g, etc]

6.1.11       M. Theil, President, BSP Bicycle Sports Pacific Inc., September 26, 2005 regarding proposed 30% federal surtax on bicycles

                  Referred to Mayor and Council for consideration and response.

a

G-J: worthwhile for Ccl to support this request although recognize it's federal

strength not from protectionism

biz on NSh and strong; destination shopping

wd like to move that we support these businesses across the N Sh and copying our MPs

Mayor: Mr Theil will address us during question period.

6.1.10       P. Saxvik, October 03, 2005, regarding internet posting of public comments

                  Referred to Director of Administrative Services for consideration and response.

b

Sop: he made a comment to me on the street the other day

letter comes to Ccl on public domain

if letter then on Web, his concern is that it goes worldwide

if we do that, can we do a blockage so protected?

SSch: the DoAS and I discussed this

for Web, put on PDF-form so will discuss with IT re security

Sop: will it show current signature?

SSch: yes it wd, b/c PDF

Sop: so someone on other side of world pulls it up and uses it

is that a privacy issue that has to be addressed?

SSch: it is an issue raised by this gentleman and we've never had that before

if request made to be omitted we do, wch is why followed normal process

MMgr: quite often we receive correspondence and put on agenda and ppl cd make copy

if a petition, wd we have to have a petition without the signatures

electronic signature

we're actually scanning it; they'd have to rescan it

we have been receiving signatures for some time; we'll be looking into it

Sop: different from correspondence showing up in Library

easily on Web, cd be on other side of world

6.1.13       K. Samuda, October 03, 2005, regarding heavy trucks in West Vancouver

                  Referred to the Municipal Clerk for response confirming scheduling of the delegation for the November 21, 2005 meeting.

6.1.14       K. Samuda, October 07, 2005, regarding safe trucking practices in West Vancouver

                  Referred to the Municipal Clerk for response confirming scheduling of the delegation for the November 21, 2005 meeting.

c

Another issue, re Kathy Samuda, trying to get as delegation and we're busy

Mr Barth, we have been taking action on this, trucks above hwy, can you fill us in any more?

EB: she expressed concern about length of time for delegation; suggested meeting with staff and we did that today; she will come to Ccl as a deleg

Staff have been taking some measures, signage, etc

will be coming to Ccl with a report in Nov and will make her aware

Sop: did she go away happy?

EB: I believe so but not sure

6.1.6             D. Branson, ESS Director, City of North Vancouver, North Shore Emergency Management Office, 2005, regarding Emergency Social Services Annual Training Day

d

JF: emergency mgmt; will be held at Gleneagles Cmnty Ctre; good for families; put plug in Tidings

RD: Annual Training Day, Sunday Nov 6; 125 volunteers, public invited; we are aware of this on the NSh and doing active planning

NSh cooperation; there is a cmte that deals with this

staff constantly aware of these problems; we're doing planning

6.1.16       D. Close, October 04, 2005, regarding Caulfeild greenbelt

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

6.1.17       R. Wilson, May 11, 2005, regarding Caulfeild greenbelt

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

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G-J: 6.16/17, I have an ongoing concern about the status of the concerns residents on Keith Rd have

last spring approached by them, serious concern about flooding and blow down of remaining trees

at that time asked staff to meet with them and with Martin Corp

and I've been calling every couple of weeks about the mtgs

residents really wanted to see about mitigation; expected happen in August

referred to Parks, but think it's also Planning, wondering where that's at

SJN: talking about that today

been some work re hazard trees, phase one approach

has been some drainage measures put into place, not necessarily final

my staff, devt engr has been mtg with Martin Corp engrs; expect mtg with residents in week or so, two, on proposed measures and taken

G-J: disappointed; b/c Ccl's timeline was really for more like six weeks or two months ago

we have emails demanding a full explanation

actually think Ccl shd hv a report back on that so residents satisfied on that

they've tried their best

MMgr: we have responded to these emails

revolves around if M has right to address these hazardous trees

really we do, land use agreement

in my view it's dialogue going on

not what has occurred but we can provide further information to Ccl

6.1.1             Committee and Board Meeting Minutes

                      (b)          North Shore Family Court and Youth Justice Committee Minutes, June 16, 2005

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Mayor: like to make an observation re June 16th report on alcohol, sexual practices of kids as young as 14

third paragraph, alarming statement; apparently 50% do not have a parent home when they have dinner

talk about solving substance abuse problems, that's where you start

that was alarming to me, that was the percentage.

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[back to 6.1.16]

Sop: in long hard fight over Caulfeild Land Use Contract

fought hard for retention of greenbelt

called for greenbelt to be retained in natural state

know there has been a desire for some to window or alter in greenbelts through permission of env'tal coordinator and our resp to remove or fall certain trees that are hazardous

is the greenbelt in CLUC M property

SJN: some cases public covenanted prop, some private

the qtn marks are incomplete

"the use of......

ability request be cut, permission not unreasonably withheld

so not just hazardous trees

maintain greenbelt, how manages it

question re restoring where damage has occurred and we agree restoration

Sop: replanting

where we wd thin or window trees in a covenanted area

negate greenbelt in future years b/c thinning increases blowdown

SJN: thinning, etc

the spirally is a way of protecting those trees and preventing blowdown; being proactive, we thin in advance to prevent blowdown

Sop: how many trees have we planted in the greenbelt?

SJN: no idea

KP: nor do I

Mayor: we'll get back to you on that

Sop: some removal brings new light

follow up with treeplanting

all falling to us b/c covenanted or is agent out there resp for some of it

how many planted? let's really do it

MMgr: have to look at the history, pattern of devt, occurred at each devt

imp to note is that the subdiv in question, we want to ensure the dvpr/owner undertakes before we accept the property; identify what has to be done

otherwise it does become a taxpayers' resp and want to make sure not the case

Sop: why are these ppl upset then?

seeing trees disappear and lying on the ground; habitat disturbed

MMgr: the M env'tal coord has provided a detailed response and we'll give to Ccl

            Correspondence from Mayor R. Drew, Chair, Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory committee dated September 22, 2005 regarding Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee (LMTAC) Background Briefing Note - LMTAC First Principle C:  Support for the BC Treaty Process.

            Designated Presenter:  Director of Administrative Services

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