More new year wishes:

Main Items Ccl Jan 16; Calendar to Jan 20 (Sea-to-Sky Hwy Open Houses, Marine Dr PkRoyal to 13th, Shoreline Progress Report, Bd of Variance, Stevens Drive Reconstruction); INFObits (Evelyn Drive Guidance Cmte, January Newsletter - WV Streamkeepers); Jan 9th Ccl Mtg NOTES (21st St Delegation, Water Rate increases, Ev Dr Cmte apptmts, oldgrowth tree-cutting); July 16th Ccl Mtg AGENDA; Canada in 1905 (Goodbye 2005); Quotation

>>> MAIN ITEMS Jan 16th -- A Supplemental Info Package/Agenda may be Issued on Friday

=   Amazing: states the minutes for the Dec 5th ccl mtg will be circulated in the supplemental package.  Can't wait to find out what the glitch or complicated issue is.  Seemed like a great mtg to me, but must admit there was no agenda package, and that may have been the nubble.

=  Chamber of Commerce Delegation: annual update and fee for service funding.

= CORRESPONDENCE: HAC minutes; Controlled Substance Nuisance bylaw; Vancouver Coastal Health re governance liaison group; Dundarave Traffic Changes; Eagleridge interchange; E-Comm; Bear; trucks on Folkestone

>>>   CALENDAR to Jan 20th   <<<  all mtgs at Hall unless otherwise noted

~ 5 - 9pm ~ Old Growth Park - Strategy Open House at Srs' Ctr (presentation at 7pm)

~ 6 - 8pm ~  FBG Reception 6 - 8pm (Exhibit Jan 10 -22: "New Works")

~ 7:30am ~ Mayor's State of the District Address 7:30am (WV Chamber of Commerce breakfast) at Hollyburn Country Club
~ 6pm ~ PEAC at Hall;

~ 6 - 9pm ~ Province's Sea-to-Sky Hwy Project Open House at Gleneagles Elementary School (also elsewhere Jan 14 and 18, see below)

~ 10am - 1pm ~ Sea-to-Sky Hwy Project Open House at St David's United Church

=  Tues Jan 17th (EAC and HAC moved to 17th)

~ 4:30 - 6:30pm ~ EAC: Marine Dr Plans, PkRoyal - 13th; Shoreline Report

~ 5 - 7pm ~ Museum & Archives Adv Cmte at the M&A upper floor (GL House)

~ 5:30 - 7:30pm ~ FAC (check to see if still planned)

~ 6 - 9pm ~ Sea-to-Sky Hwy Open House, Masonic Hall (fill in a feedback form, tell them what you think!)

~ 7 - 9pm ~ Library Board mtg in Peters Room in Library

~ 7 - 9pm ~ Board of Variance: 3023  Procter; 6411  Nelson; 525  St. Andrews Road; 6174  Eastmont; 4731  Woodgreen Drive; B 4251 Rockbank Place; 2170  Shafton Place

~ 5:30pm ~ Evelyn Drive Guidance Cmte (See INFObits for more information)

~ 7 - 8:30pm ~ Stevens Drive Reconstruction Open House

                [See January Newsletter in INFObits]

Join renowned local parenting expert and author Kathy Lynn for a talk on how to raise your kids to be capable adults. Kathy's new book, But Nobody Told Me I'd Ever Have To Leave Home, highlights the role of parents in guiding children along the road to healthy independence.

~ 6 - 8:30pm ~ NSh Family Court & Youth Justice Cmte at CNV Municipal Hall.

The Library's Friday Night Concert Series presents an evening of traditional and nuevo tango with Tangissimo. Linda Lee Thomas, Ed Henderson, and Miles Fozz Hill make up this wonderfully diverse trio. Free tickets available at the Fiction Desk; seating is limited.

For more information, email evelynstudy@westvancouver.ca or call 604-925-7059.

604 628 1123 / streamkeepers@westvan.org

                ---> Don't forget Jan 19th WVS Public Mtg at St Stephen's

The Mayor wished everyone a happy new year at the beginning of the first ccl mtg of the year.

Agenda approved with add'l 7.1.14.1, 7.1.14.2, 7.1.14.3, adding 7.3, 7.4 Ev Dr, withdrawing 3.1

 RECOMMENDED: THAT the Minutes of the Inaugural Council Meeting held December 05, 2005 be adopted.

Mayor: bottom of page

Sop: but that's to meet with Ministry of Transportation

I asked almost four times that it be a separate motion

Mayor: Ms Scholes

MClrk: in reviewing the video of the mtg, the suggestion was brought forward as a statement and in fact there was not a record of that being seconded and carried so reflected as a statement as opposed to a motion

Sop: I distinctly asked at the time that a motion and was on the floor

I was under no impression at all that it wasn't a motion

Mayor: my recollection certainly that I made the statement, but then that I was being pushed further to add this request by Ccl to meet with Minister of Transportation, so I think this record reflects what happened but maybe not what Ccl intended

maybe I cd ask Mgr how to rectify that

if not, can bring it forth next week and if Cclr Sop wishes to make that motion then can

Sop: may I make that motion under New Business if I have a seconder?

Mayor: sure--

MMgr; under current ccl rules needs two thirds of Ccl to --

Sop: to pass or to allow?

MMgr: to allow

Mayor: you're welcome to offer that

[MINUTES APPROVED]

3.3       Council Meeting Minutes, December 14, 2005 approved

7:10

4.1       P. Aldrich, 21st Street Residents Association, regarding traffic concerns on 21st Street regarding traffic on 21st Street be received.

PA: collection of 40 families that live up and down 21st and streets either side

serious situation, not like 15th; families exit onto 21st; dangerous

support traffic calming on Gordon; don't want traffic shut down

street designed as a nbrhd street shd not be used as an artery

traffic increased over last 15 years

accident on Inglewood; problem that street was not designed as an artery

good ideas in Gordon Street study; some exceptions to the report

Mostly think study area far to small, shd hv bn extended up to Queens

bottom part, only dealing with bottom part

safety: problem for pedestrians and school children

no crosswalk

this corner of the study was truncated, taken out of study area

typical of east side -- exiting onto street

bit of a bowling alley from top to bottom -- speeding and running stop signs endemic

road beckons drivers to travel faster than they shd

at bottom, few stop, can't see sign

Formula: Volume x Speed is inversely proportional to the quiet and safety and quality of life

good ideas in Gordon Study: curb extensions with visible stop signs and cross walks -- extend up to Queens

no indication to drivers off the hwy, no psychological cue no longer on hwy, in nbrhd

sidewalks recommended, shd go up to Queens

now cars park on west side so have to cross to place where no sidewalk

many didn't want to lose about 15 ft of frontage and parking

gateways on Queens so new psychology

landscaping to give a sense of nbrhd

said collaboration and don't think there was, just advertisement in NSNews

wd like to participate in process, have lots of idea and energy

other thing we think need changed is that 20th shd be blocked

tools recommended by ND Lea

blocking wd make traffic worse

21st and Jefferson included; crosswalks needed

consider speed limit on 21st; cars going down at very high speed

Marine Drive, Fisherman's Cove, by Gleneagles school area, speed limit 30km, sensible for our area, too, reinstitute playground signs

chicanes, alternated parking, sequenced speed humps, textured sidewalks, raised intersections, streetscaping, tree wells, great ideas

[slide] why can't it be like this?

opp to showcase a different way -- implement and plan -- WV can lead the way

go down 21st act in a courteous way

safe, beautiful, effective

what was done for Gordon Ave shd be expanded up 21st

Sop: I have a question for Mr Dozzi

[Brent Dozzi, Engg staff came forward, Mgr, transportation]

any plan for an overall transportation study?

BD: wd like to think we're moving in that direction

demand for traffic-calming and beautification

we're getting to point as to prioritize, demand and budget basis

proposing study for budget 2007: classification of roads, degree to which traffic calming, cycling, bus routes.

Given the requests we're seeing more and more of, hope Ccl will help staff sort out priorities

Sop: why cd not be a budget item for 2006?

obvious we have a failure mode at Taylor Way

ppl finding ways and means to get through nbrhds

with traffic-calming will choose another route

why wait to 2007

why not sooner than later and get on with it

MMgr: staff is in the midst of [budget deliberations]

RD: what's in Budget 2006 for 21st?

BD: $75K traffic-calming process immediately adjacent to Pauline Johnson and sitting down with PAC to see how they want area to look; hope to start during spring break

JF: changes planned for lower 21st, do you anticipate any effect on portion above?

what impact likely to have higher up?

BD: question was raised by residents re 20th when closing Inglewood at 20th came to light

deflecting a lot of traffic east

try to identify corridors

traffic calming may dissuade ppl from taking that route

I can't predict for certain

some may continue to avoid that area

JF: residents not interested in sidewalk if losing frontage but is it not municipally-owned?

BD: not sure what the setback is, but is back from curb

doable, matter of getting resources

Nigel Perry:  want to support any movement for budget for 2006

only been living in the area ten months but in that time seen an increase in traffic and seen an erosion of quality of life

disrespect for nature where we live

I have a parking pad, area in front and have to reverse to get in

on Marine Dr in Ambleside traffic has the courtesy to wait but doesn't happen when I try to get into mine

they just wait for other traffic in opposite direction clears and overtake; breaking the law

a cultural impatience on the road and total disrespect for the residents who live on it

my daughter goes to PH my wife and I take turns, who's only four years old, to walk her

step out and into ongoing flow of traffic, no margin of safety

there is a sidewalk of sorts; the major problem is not having parking on the east side

walking into parking area certain amount of security

it's like running the gauntlet every morning

traffic increase cd be 20 or 30% more by 2007

accelerate this study for 2006

another point wrt 20th

frequently walk down 21st to my office in Ambleside and 20th not particularly busy

use lanes to get to our houses

Pak Hui: here for 14 years; beyond the presentation, personal experience

Oct/Nov prior to the election, many came to visit us at Phil's house

experienced coming across the street

to address problem, we have a pull-through driveway

can't see north

traffic doesn't slow down for me to pull out

I have small children, worried about that

not just for my family but ppl come and visit us

the lower 21st devt is for the benefit of WV, rec ctr, etc; but the study is a single spot, in order to get there, not just from Marine Drive but also from hwy, certain times of day a concentrated traffic flow.

Faramar Bazgharan (sp): new resident of WV, moved about a year, a year and a half ago

want to completely support presentation just put forth by Mr Aldrich

One thing that somewhat puzzles me is lack of understanding of impact in the nbrhd, parking, etc with expansion in that area [facilities in civic site]

My home faces the seniors' citizen home and can hardly imagine what will happen [with the planned increase]

I'm hoping 2006 will be some more studies and remedies wrt parking

don't think there have been and studies re parking with the high density devt going on

BD: staff have put forward Budget 2006, a cycling plan, integrated with an overall plan for 2007

TransLink dollars out there for cycling

you do have to have a masterplan in place to get them so that's the reason for that order

the traffic-calming on 20th is at proposal stage at this time and public invited to express opinions to me, Geri Boyle, or website

Sop: In 2006, will the lower portion of 21st work?

BD: no; 22nd and Jefferson, 22nd and Haywood, and 22nd Inglewood

looking to 2007 to implement all recommendations agreed upon

Sop: any estimates?

BD: for all the traffic calming, including turning circles half a million dollars, from Inglewood down

Sop: similar from Inglewood to Queens?

BD: depends on type, don't think so

expecting $75K for study at 22nd (Jefferson, Haywood, Inglewood)

Sop: chance of 2006:

MMgr: will make sure part of presentation of 2006 budget

want to sit down with director back next week and look at roads, etc

MS: as new, curious as to how process evolved

consultant on lower 21st and ignored

was in audience when his report said 21st didn't have to be four lanes, didn't know was under consideration

BD: study started off small, just 20th and Gordon, access to underground parking at civic site

pedestrians, seniors across street, daycare on corner, ...

How can we make Gordon Ave friendly without looking at the big picture

did get expanded to the adjacent street, some walk; how to improve links, how to make crossing more safe

really only reason to look at those adjacent roads

look at all aspects -- there's a bus that goes along Inglewood

study wd look at issues that did arise during discussion

impetus but not scope of original study

MS: why do we have to go to consultant?

haven't we staff, resources, in dept to do study like that?

BD: independent point of view

has landscaping component?

MS: Parks doesn't have staff as to decided what to put on blvd?

BD: resources; it's expertise, putting presentation together for council, open houses

resource issue from my point of view

MS: anyone who knows about the area, knows there's a problem on 21st

I used to attend PJ, a few years ago

Mayor: makes two of us

[giggles in chamber]

MS: soccer field well used

better signage, something shd be able to be done shortly, clearly an unsafe situation

I don't want to go through 21st and Inglewood, nobody stops; four out of five cars coming down fly through that intersection

different speed limit, why not look at

this is a serious issue that has to be addressed

signage and different speed limit

Mayor: wd ask Cclr Sop to make motion to receive and add motion re 21st

there are short, medium, and long-term goals in report and budget discussions coming up

[Sop moved receipt wch carried]

MMgr: include have staff report back in two weeks as to what action can be taken in 2006 wrt delegation

wrt school safety study; what we can include in budget, what it wd involve, in workplan

MS: I'll make that motion.

CARRIED

7:50

5.1       Drinking Water Management Plan for GVWD and Member Municipalities (File:  0185?09)

            Designated Presenter:  Director of Engineering and Transportation

            RECOMMENDED:  THAT

            1.         Greater Vancouver Water District's (GVWD) Drinking Water Management Plan for the GVWD and Member Municipalities be endorsed; and

            2.         Staff be directed to continue working with GVWD to implement municipal actions described in the Plan.

Raymond Fung introduced Stan Woods of GVRD: strategic document, initiated by GVRD staff

Presentation

adopted by GVWD Bd in 2005; Ccl being asked to endorse

Stan Woods, senior engineer:

developed under umbrella of sustainable region study

meet Cdn needs in affordable fashion into future

three goals:

provide clean safe drinking water

ensure sustainable use of water

ensure sufficient supply of water

Seymour Capilano Filtration Project underway now

Enhance Coquitlam Source Treatment, existing ozone, adding ultraviolet

RF: work with GVRD re quality monitoring

WV already has a joint prog with them

substantial progress already been made on M actions

SW: sustainable use of water strategies: use

Ms can have rebate programs

Match quality to usage -- use rain barrels, non-potable water for outdoor use (sports fields, etc)

RF: our plan incorporates GVWD projected costs

water audits

variable use of water during summer

SW: GVWD and Municipal actions together

what goes vs what's delivered and sold

to reduce non-revenue water

infrastructure upgrade, ramping up budget to $1m per year, may have to look at that again

developing a pro-active leak program: looking at and repairing leaks in a timely fashion, save money

Operating agreements do match and meet M's needs

many of the initiatives we are already implementing; some may require funding and will need a biz case and we'll bring back to Ccl.

Ask that Ccl endorse the plan and staff be directed to continue working with the GVWD

JC: Mr Fung, you mentioned a commercial water audit, explain?

RF: look at ways to re-use water, matching quality of water to need

leaks in facilities that are ageing; look at retrofit

JC: car washes

RF: one possibility

JC: ev time this comes up, Harrison Lake water is better

why not utilize that if better and closer to city

RF: the whole issue of water sources, investigated for many years by many

look at various options

at this point the GVWD has embarked at the filtration plan, to maximize, and improvements to Coquitlam

JC: you agree?

RF: there are many ways of looking at things

think way being done to our advantage

SW: we did undertake extensive studies, particular emphasis on Harrison Lake b/c it came up in the past

presented differently five years ago, high quality source that wdn't require much treatment

now have new Cdn water quality guidelines, treatment of all water

that's why Coq close, if not superior to HLake source

ozone and UV treatment

option of additional water supply, close to us and to growing eastern part of the region; HLake 100km to the east of the region and at sea level at Coq get water at head and can feed it into system, do all the way to White Rock; Coq better source than Harrison Lake, not to say that in 15, 20 years, when we redo evaluation, other sources wdn't do better

but at today's, Coq comes out better

JC: thx for settling that one.

Sop: aware many steps wrt water, Eagle Lake, metering, -- ahead thanks to diligent staff and our futuristic views -- based on hoping to be able to rely on Eagle Lake for 50% thus supposedly lowering our cost

however $600m, with shortfall will present us with 37cents per cu m up to 2008

looking at chart, by 2014 looking at significant hikes

see GVWD has other considerations -- projected growths

my concern is number of Ms that wd join in on this; endorse this mgmt plan

SW: costs increased with capital projects

when the GVWD bd approved the plan, when we consulted with public, justified and nec

way we recover, is water sales to Ms

we develop operating agreements with Ms

we wd encourage WV and other Ms to develop their own water supply sources, systems

if we have a problem, you can provide water, if you have a problem, we can help

regional context, important in case of earthquake, etc

doing best we can to keep costs in line; in comparison with other parts of world, paying relatively low; just coming up to speed with other regions

Sop: if we reduce our water consumption, that lessens bill to taxpayer; wd be paying less to GVWD

where does GVWD get funds for repairs for next 20 years?

what we collect? or as mbr of M, a double hit?

SW: GVWD funded through water rates

we're 100% metered so we charge on a meter basis

WV will be charging on the same basis

see water sales decrease, so unit rate will go up

we showed a water rate projection, difference in rates

will see our water rates decrease.....

over longer term build infrastructure

reductions in use will enable us to bring water rates back down

will result in high cu m costs but not nec overall charge to M

remember in case of WV, you'll be passing on that cost on to your water (metered) customers

shd not be viewed as a tax, rather a user fee for water service you're providing

Sop: all comes out of one pocket

RF: the M uses only 1% of the overall water sales of GVWD

popn not that great

even if we reduce our water purchase from GVWD

it's less than a 1% impact

so impact to region from WV's reduction is not going to have that huge of a hit on the regional water rate

Sop: how much put into education?

given $50 (rebate) for a toilet

make ppl aware what they can do; keep tax down?

Mayor: having sat on the water cmte for three years

that highlighted in budget, communications

won't get unless ppl understand

then possibly wasted on lawn, whatever

Water Cmte kept on pushing Livable Region and Sustainability Strategy initiative

there's a huge thrust for 2006

Sop: look forward to it

JF: interesting looking at the steep increase of water and probably the most important thing we provide

comparative prices -- know we've had relatively low costs, am sure most don't realize how low

now that we have 60-70% of popn living in six or seven large urban centres rather than spread over country, rural

pressure to expand infrastructure

what about put comparison in with the utility bills who will be upset with the increase with have some understanding, re nationally

RF: made comparisons previously brochures; notice to everyone with utility bill

have already gone out

we took cclrs' comments under advisement in a previous mtg re explaining the rates and various rate increases

used space for other features, such as rain barrel sales

didn't take opp to do comparison this year but cd to other ways

JF: have to do five times for ppl to actually--

RF: maybe Tidings, etc

MMgr: yes, we can do a companion piece

8:22

            Designated Presenter:  Director of Planning, Lands & Permits

            RECOMMENDED:

            THAT the Encroachment Application for a driveway gate at 3480 Mathers Avenue be approved.

SJN: this is a gate for a driveway on a public boulevard area

have policy, Ccl decided best have a bylaw

suggest use draft bylaw

allow a gate on private prop line, no need for permission from Ccl

but posts allowed on blvd area

concern was about gated cmnties on streets

gates required for some individuals, need for privacy, security, etc so permitted same as a fence is

Ccl decided b/c gates cdn't be placed for topographic reasons, further down the hill, Ccl approved the gates; on property line

proposed location; does line up with existing hedges on the street

JC: given we've had a couple of precedents in last year or two, will move

CARRIED

8:25

5.3       GVWD Grant in Lieu of Taxes 2005 (File:  0925-01/0185-01)

            Designated Presenter:  Director of Finance

            RECOMMENDED:

            THAT Council consent to receiving a grant in lieu of taxes from the Greater Vancouver Water District in the amount of $95,339 for 2005.

RL gave background, some no longer taxable: future to 2008 will see reductions of $24K each and by 2009 no payments at all

RD: now or later?

6.         REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS  --  None

8:28

7.1       Correspondence [complete list in previous WVM issue]

Mayor: Cclr Smith

MS: I'm half asleep; am I supposed to do something here?

Mayor: is it on the screen?

it's not even on the screen!

oh -- here we go...

MS: happy to move:

1.                  Correspondence items 7.1.1(a) to 7.1.14 be received for information.

2.                  Correspondence item 7.1.15 be approved for action as indicated.

...

            7.1.12       K. Steig, Director, Friends of Cypress Provincial Park Society, December 15, 2005, regarding 2010 Winter Olympics at Cypress (File:  0116?20?02010/0055?20?FCYP1)

...

Sop: re 7.1.12

Ms Steig has some major concerns

as we progress with events up to 2010, demands by VANOC to do different things along the way

want to emphasize Mr Furlong's statements -- sustainability no 1 as he stated here weeks ago

expanded treecutting in Cypress Park, topping and removal below lookout, and.... we as cclrs have not been apprised of at all

v imp when we meet with Mr Furlong get clear picture he's going to be supportive of env'tal issues

we have lost cypress grove to a concrete monument, lost wetlands to a super hwy, and other things

make sure we're left with some formal legacy

really important we make these statements now, based on some of the considerations from this Society that does a lot of homework

8:33

... recommendation for the following citizen appointments be approved:

=B7         Ms. Kathleen Glynn-Morris, Mr. Norm Brown and Ms. Phillipa Ostler be appointed as Members at Large for the District of West Vancouver for a term ending on December 31, 2006;

=B7         Mr. Clark Chu, Constable Kelly Sears, Constable Jeff Palmer, Trustee Jane Thornthwaite, Mr. Gordon De Vito, Ms. Janet Baker, and Ms. Jacquie Stevulak be appointed to the professional category of the committee for a term ending on December 31, 2006.

7.3 -- Appmts of Ccl Representatives

RD: NSh Emerg Mgmt Ofc Exec Cmte --  RD, alternate JC

NSh Transportation Adv Cmte -- Mayor, and JC alternate

Municipal Insurance Assn -- MS, alt David Stuart, Chief Administrative Officer

Lower Mainland Municipal Assn  -- VV, alt Sop

WV Ch of Comm -- MS, alt JF

Mayor: I think the NSh Transportation Adv Cmte has two -- DNV, CNV so include Mayor G-J and Cclr Clark?

RD: yes

Mayor: and if incorrect can change it back

RD: yes, there are two

CARRIED

RD: pls repeat the names

[SSch did]

RD:  note S Malik and D Syeklocha are owners of property within study area; next group  P Falls and D Stephenson, and R Amantea, owners of adjoining prop; then cmnty at large B Pitman and K Pople

that comes to seven from three categories

Mr Amantea was added b/c he is VP of Royal adjacent to Ev Dr area

original was going to be six so that makes seven

manages property adjacent so makes sense

I wd move that that guidance cmte

JC: wd like to remind that Ray Spaxman is Chair of that Guidance Cmte, hired by M and non-voting.

RD: there were 19 ppl who applied to sit on this cmte

the applicants were of v high quality, quite exhaustive letters, capacity to sit on cmte, experience, interest in the process

selection was made by Mr Spaxman and Geri Boyle, Planner

report was received by Ccl this evening, basis vote on

Mr Spaxman and Ms Boyle made a v thorough study of applicants

VV: I believe the devpr who will potentially make an application, Mr Malik, shd not be a mbr

may have valuable information, fully believe invited as a guest and be in communication

in a way going around the same circle, perhaps repeating same error if we include the dvpr

so with the exception of Mr Malik, I agree with all the other names

8:40

8.         PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Mayor returned: anyone in gallery want to make a comment?

...

3.1       Council Meeting Minutes, December 05, 2005 for Adoption

4.1       West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, regarding Annual Update and Fee for Service Funding 5.         REPORTS

5.1       Truck Traffic on Hills in West Vancouver - Action Plan Update (File:  1805?10)

            Designated Presenter:  Director of Engineering and Transportation

            RECOMMENDED:  THAT

1.                 Council endorse recommendations one (1) through fifteen (15) in the report titled Truck Traffic on Hills in West Vancouver - Action Plan Update, January 16, 2006 from the Manager, Roads and Transportation; and

2.                 Council direct staff to pursue implementation of recommendation sixteen (16) followed by recommendations seventeen (17) and eighteen (18) in the report titled Truck Traffic on Hills in West Vancouver - Action Plan Update, January 16, 2006 from the Manager, Roads and Transportation and to report back to Council as necessary.

            Designated Presenter:  Director of Parks & Community Services

            Designated Presenter:  Director of Parks & Community Services

RECOMMENDED:... process as outlined in the Council Report dated January 5, 2006 ...be approved.

           Designated Presenter:  Director of Administrative Services

RECOMMENDED: THAT a Special Regular Meeting (Town Hall Meeting) of Council be held on Wednesday, February 01, 2006, at 7:00 pm, at the Gleneagles Community Centre.

6.         REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS

7.         OTHER ITEMS

7.1       Correspondence

            7.1.1         Committee and Board Meeting Minutes

                              (a)       Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes, November 08, 2005

            7.1.2         C. Fabische, Operations Manager, Ricechild Management Ltd., December 15, 2005, regarding Controlled Substance Nuisance bylaw

            7.1.3         E. Pekeles, Chief Operating Officer, Vancouver Coastal Health, December 06, 2005, regarding local governance liaison group

            7.1.4         A. Dey, January 03, 2005, regarding Temporary Traffic Changes - during Dundarave IGA Construction Bellevue Avenue, 2400 Block, North and South Bellevue

            7.1.5         R. B. Howard, on behalf of the 2400 Block South (lower) Bellevue Residents, December 29, 2005, regarding Traffic Changes - 2400 Block North and South Bellevue, Dundarave

            7.1.6         D. C. Harbottle, December 19, 2005, regarding Interchange at Eagleridge

            7.1.7         E-Comm 911 Service Report, Third Quarter Results (July-September 2005), undated

            7.1.8         G. Obertas, December 29, 2005, regarding Destructive Black Bear (File:  2150?30)

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

            7.1.9         K. Rafizadeh, January 09, 2006, regarding heavy truck traffic on Folkestone Way

                              Referred to Director of Engineering and Transportation for consideration and response.

8.         PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS   //   9.         ADJOURNMENT

 

THE YEAR 1905

A friend writes: This will boggle your mind, I know it did mine.

The year is 1905. One hundred years ago.  What a  difference a century makes!

Here are some of the CANADIAN statistics for the Year 1905 :

 

The average life expectancy in  Canada was 47 years.

Only 14% of the homes in  Canada had a bathtub. Only 8% of the homes had a telephone.

A three-minute call from Montreal  to Toronto cost $11. There were only 8,000 cars in the U.S.and CANADA, and only 144 miles of paved roads.

The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower!

The average wage in Canada was 22 cents per hour.

The average CDN worker made between $200 and $400 per year.  A competent accountant could expect to earn $2000 per year,

a dentist $2,500 per year,

a veterinarian between $1,500 and $4,000 per year, and

a mechanical engineer about $5,000 per year.

More than 95% of all births in Canada took place at home .

Ninety per cent all Canadian doctors had no college  education. Instead, they attended so-called medical schools, many of which  were condemned in the press and by the government as "substandard".

Sugar cost four cents a pound.

Eggs were fourteen cents a dozen.

Coffee was fifteen cents a pound.

Most women only washed their hair once a month, and used borax or egg yolks for shampoo (but not yogurt).

Canada passed a law that prohibited poor people from entering into their country for any reason.

Five leading causes of death in 1905 were:

1. Pneumonia and  influenza

2  Tuberculosis

3. Diarrhea

4. Heart disease

5. Stroke

The population of Las Vegas, Nevada, was only 30!!!

Crossword puzzles, canned beer, and iced tea hadn't been invented yet.

There was no Mother's Day or Father's Day. Two out of every ten Canadian adults couldn't read or write.

Only 6% of all Canadians had graduated from high school.

Marijuana, heroin, and morphine were all available over the counter at the local corner drugstores.   Back then pharmacists said,  "Heroin clears the complexion, gives buoyancy to the mind, regulates the stomach and bowels, and is, in fact, a perfect guardian of health."   (Shocking!)

Eighteen per cent of households in Canada had at least one full-time servant or domestic help.

And I forwarded this from someone else without typing it myself, and sent it to you in a matter of seconds!

In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations.

                -- Iroquois Nation Maxim