WVM2006-10
Ccl Agenda Apr 24th
Budget Input
Calendar to May 2nd
by
Carolanne Reynolds, Editor
www.WestVan.org
Hope you had an enjoyable and re-invigorating Easter, ready to
face a new year. The flowers are bursting out all over, rebirth
from their sleep.
In the last issue, we wished a very happy birthday to Her
Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, on her 80th birthday, April
21st. This may be the time to pass on a few remarks Her
Majesty made last fall at the centenary of Alberta and Saskatchewan
when visiting Canada:
....so many memories; familiar memories, pride being part of
the Canadian family
I want the crown in Canada to represent the best and most
admired in the Canadian ideal
I will do my best to make it so in my lifetime and I hope you
will help me do so
This issue:
Language & Global Warnings then Main Items Apr 24th (too
many! extremely long/ambitious agenda); Calendar to May 2nd; INFObits
and UPDATES (Budget 2006; at Variance?; Swearing-In; Gleneagles
Clubhouse, 11th & Mathers); Sea-to-Sky/Eagleridge UPDATES (DWV
press release re Sea to Sky hwy project; news from Coalition for
Eagleridge Bluffs); Apr 24th Ccl Agenda; Christian Peacemaker Team
Reflections; Haiku; Quotations.
LANGUAGE:
Many of you know of my fascination, some might say obsession,
with language. World Wide Words is one of the email lists I'm on
as a reader (I'm the language guru at AWAD wch has a circulation of
over 600,000). Michael Quinion has a section on new words, and
here's one essential for you to be aware of if you do email:
SPEAR-PHISHING The ability of computer professionals to
come up with fresh jargon never ceases to intrigue observers. We
have just about got used to the idea of "phishing" (a
respelled "fishing") for an attempt by e-mail to persuade
you to visit what seems like your bank's [website -- ] which is
actually fake -- and hand over your password. Now the idea has been
extended. A spear-phisher targets you as an individual with an
e-mail message that appears to come from your employer or from your
firm's help desk or a colleague -- anybody who might legitimately ask
you for your password. If you make the mistake of giving it, your
company's entire computer system is open to fraud.
DIMMING THE SUN
Watch it on PBS. Just watched it. Alarming. I
hadn't heard of "sundimming", just global warming.
Turns out that sundimming has slowed down global warming.
Riveting to learn about the connection. I still think they all
miss the fact that pollution is excess CO2, blamed for global warming
but not enough attention is paid to this being accelerated by
deforestation. Trees absorb the CO2 and supplies live-giving
oxygen. Plant trees! (don't block views, just frame views and
have views through trees wch after all, are part of the view and give
WV its park-like character)
>>> MAIN ITEMS for Ccl Mtg
April 24th <<<
+ MINUTES: very strange -- March 27 and Apr 3 only
to be provided ontable but Apr 10 and 12 in package
+ DELEGATIONS: Unique Minds Initiative;
Westport Nbrhd Assn; Youth Week Events
+ REPORTS: DVP Applications (public input
possible) for 8935 Lawrence Way; 1204 Keith; 6619 Nelson; Dundarave
Landing Interim Parking Plan; Commercial Dogwalking (amendments to
bylaw); Budget 2006 Resident Comment; $1.6b Federal funding for
affordable housing
+ NOTICES OF MOTION: proposed legislative
change to UBCM limiting mayors to two consecutive terms {don't
agree!!!}
+ CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: DVPs to be
considered -- 5340 Seaside Place June 5 and 1426/16 Inglewood; Hay
Park Information; Devt Project Status
+ CORRESPONDENCE: besides minutes (Lib Bd,
BoV, Disability, HAC) lots! including from MLA Sultan re
11&Mathers, WVCmnty Fdn, Streamkeepers, ADRA, Dundarave Parking,
Hugo Ray Park, Gleneagles clubhouse, Seniors' Advocacy Project,
equestrian ctr for WV
+ REPLIES: Signage on Hwy 1 re Caulfeild
Village; Sea to Sky; Parking 2200 Haywood; Homeowners' Grant; water
metering
>>> CALENDAR to May 2nd
<<< [All mtgs at M Hall unless otherwise
indicated]
+++ FERRY BUILDING GALLERY EXHIBIT - "INHERITANCE"
[Apr 18 to May 7] +++
Paintings in acrylic on birch ply by BARRY COGSWELL
Opening Reception: Tuesday April 18 from 6
- 8pm
Artist's Talk: Saturday, April 22,
2p.m.
Special Artist's Lecture BARRY COGSWELL
Tuesday April 25, 7pm FREE
+++ North Shore Writers' Festival --
Apr 19 - 29 +++
The North Shore libraries present the
seventh annual festival celebrating Canadian authors. Readings at the
West Vancouver Memorial Library will be by renowned mystery writer
Peter Robinson, historical fiction author Jack Whyte, and
B.C. historian Jean Barman. Aislinn Hunter is our Writer in
Residence. Check www.westvanlib.ca for the full programme of author
readings in the North Shore or pick up a flyer. Brought to you by your North Shore
Public Libraries, with the assistance of B.C. Government Writers in
Libraries program of the Public Library Services Branch, the Friends
of the Libraries, Canada Council for the Arts, the Writer's Union of
Canada, 32 BOOKS, CBC Radio One & Two, and the North Shore
News.
++ Wednesday, April 19 - 7:30pm
- NVCL
Pam Freir, columnist for the Victoria
Times Colonist, offers up a feast of gastronomic memories, musings
and laughter in Laughing With My Mouth Full.
++ Thursday, April 20 - 2pm =
;
- WVML
Best-selling novelist Jack Whyte sets the
timeless story of King Arthur in a realistic historical context in
his A Dream of Eagles series.
+ Friday, April 21 -
7:30pm - NVCL
Eden Robinson, a member of the Haisla First
Nation, pleases the many fans of her novel Monkey Beach with a
newly-published novel of gritty urban life, Blood
Sports.
++ Monday, April 24 -
7:30pm - WVML
B.C. historian Jean Barman turns her
attention to hidden stories in Stanley Park's Secret: The Forgotten
Families of Whoi Whoi, Kanaka Ranch and Brockton
Point.
+ Tuesday, April 25 -
7:30pm - NVDL-Capilano Branch
Poet, activist and teacher Gregory Scofield
is the author of four poetry collections and an autobiography:
Thunder through My Veins: Memories of a Metis
Childhood.
++ Wednesday, April 26 -
7:30pm - WVML
Author of the popular, award-winning, Chief
Inspector Alan Banks mystery novels, Yorkshire-born Peter Robinson
joins us from his Toronto home.
+ Thursday, April 27 - 2pm
- Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd, NV
Join historian Linda Granfield, author
of Brass Buttons and Silver Horseshoes: Stories from Canada's
British War Brides, in celebrating 2006, the Year of the War
Bride.
+ Thursday, April 27 -
7:30pm - NVCL
In Being Caribou, film and book,
wildlife biologist Karsten Heuer recounts his epic five month, 1500 km
journey with his wife following the Porcupine Caribou herd in
2003.
+ Friday, April 28 - 7:30pm =
;
- NVDL Capilano Branch
In Vancouver lawyer Anne Shields Giardini's
first novel The Sad Truth About Happiness, she reveals "an
attractive curiosity about the infinite variety in people's lives, sad
and happy."
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=== Wednesday, April
19th
~ 5:30pm ~ FAC: what's the future of the present adv cmte
structure? Heaven forbid look at the budget being
discussed!
~ 6:30* - 9pm ~ Evelyn Drive Area Planning
Study Open House at the Seniors' Ctr (Presentation at 7:15,
write evelyndrive@westvancouver.ca or get a feedback form, accepted
until Apr 24; see info on DWV website)
~ 7pm: Library Bd in Library; Bd of Variance in
Ccl Chambers
=== Thursday, April 20th at
5:30pm
~ N Sh Family Court & Youth Justice Cmte at CNV Municipal
Hall
~ 5:30pm ~ Clovelly-Caulfeild Nbrhd Plan Open House at
Caulfeild Elementary School (till 8pm), with Presentation at 7pm
followed by a general Q & A. The purpose of this meeting is
to share the Working Group's background information, summary of
planning issues, and draft vision for the neighbourhood; and to
seek public input on possible District actions to address
the issues. If anyone has any questions about the planning
process, they can contact the Planning Department at
604.925.7055.
*THEN
*** West Vancouver Streamkeeper
Society Public Meeting
St.
Stephen's Anglican Church, 855 -22nd Street
~ 7:30pm Guest Speaker: Chris Bunn,
Guardian Patrol for DFO
PowerPoint presentation on Central Coast
Fisheries and Stock Assessment from the Perspective of the Guardian
Patrol
~ 8:30 ~ Public Meeting Agenda: including
reports from the DFO Cmnty Adviser, Rob Bell-Irving, and the DWV
Environmental Coordinator, followed by the Hatchery Report, and Creek
Reports (Nelson, Eagle, Wood, Rodgers, McDonald, Brothers and
tributaries, Claymore, Willow, and Cypress) as well as from the North
Shore Wetland Partners and the WV Shoreline Preservation Society.
Next WVS mtg, May 18th.
=== Friday, April 21st at the Ka=
y
Meek Centre (to May 6)
"Office
Hours"
Theatre West Van presentation of Norm
Foster's witty comedy. This homecoming production will officially open
the newly completed Studio Theatre. Tickets will be available from
Festival Box Office on 604.257.0366 www.festivalboxoffice.com Ticket
Prices $18/$15. See www.kaymeekcentre.com
=== Saturday, April
22nd
+ ADOPT-A-FISH
West Vancouver Streamkeepers and the Coho Society of
the North Shore in cooperation with the
West Vancouver Library and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans will
conduct their annual Adopt-a-Fish program. This is a fun event
designed to introduce children to the life cycle of salmon and the
importance of the role of healthy streams in this
cycle.
Between 10am and noon children can pick
up an adoption certificate from the Coho Society booth located in
front of the library. With this certificate they can then pick up a
batch of salmon fry in Memorial Park, opposite the Library to release
them into McDonald Creek.
If there are children in your household who
would enjoy participating in this program, make sure to set the
morning of April 22 aside for a visit to the library and Memorial
Park. In past years hundreds of children have helped to release salmon
fry in McDonald Creek with the hope that they will return as adult
salmon in the years to come. We
hope to see you.
+ EARTH DAY
o from the Eagleridge Bluffs Coalition:
Join our Earth Day Celebration at the Bluffs -- all day, starting
at 10am
o THE LAND CONSERVANCY staff will be
celebrating Earth Day, 11am-3pm at Bear Creek Park (88th Ave &
King George Hwy) in Surrey. As part of the Surrey Park's Environmental
Extravaganza, TLC will have an information booth and be making
animal badges for kids. If you have any questions about TLC,
please stop by and talk with Rich Kenny.
+ Artist's Talk at FBG at 2p.m.
=== Sunday, April 23rd ====
~
start of BOOKtopia (to Apr 29 at Memorial Library)
=== Monday, April 24th ====
Ccl Mtg
at 7pm
=== Tuesday, April
25th
~ 5pm ~ NSACDI at CNV M Hall Conf Room
~ 7pm ~ FREE at FBG: Special Artist's Lecture: BARRY
COGSWELL
and
6 - 8pm *** FOR ADRA AND AMBLESIDE RESIDENTS
***
Neighbourhood Information Meeting
Proposal: New Building - 1783 Marine Drive - 18th and
Marine
Meeting Location: WV Seniors' Activity Centre, Visual Arts
Room
The applicant, Ted Murray Architect Inc., is conducting the
meeting as part of a Development Application to present the proposal
for public review. A community planner from West Vancouver well
be in attendance to respond to questions on policy and
process. The public will have the opportunity to submit
written questions or comments on forms to be provided.
The meeting is being held by the applicant. Council will
receive a staff report regarding any issue raised at the meeting and
will formally consider the proposal at a future council
meeting.
The proposal is for a two-storey commercial bank building of
approximately 4990 square feet, located at the north-east corner of
Marine Drive and 18th Street (the old KFC site). The building is to be
located adjacent to Marine Drive with 11 on-grade parking spaces
located to the rear of the property, accessed from 18th Street.
There will be an informal open house from 6:00-7:00pm, with a
presentation at 7:00 followed with questions and comments. Light
refreshments will be served.
=== Wednesday, April
26th
~ 5pm ~ PAC (check to see if on; they've
been cancelled for months)
and at 7:30pm ~ HERITAGE VANCOUVER
RETROSPECTIVE ON HERITAGE IN VANCOUVER: 1976 -
2000
with LARRY
BEASLEY, FCIP, Director of
Current Planning, City of Vancouver
Location: Vancouver Museum, 1100
Chestnut Street; Admission:
Non-Members $5.00; Members Free
For information (604) 254-9411 or
info@heritagevancouver.org
Join us for a lively, humorous
presentation by Larry Beasley as he looks back at 30 years of heritage
preservation in the City of Vancouver. Larry's last
guest appearance at a Heritage Vancouver event in his current capacity
as Co-Director of Planning and Director of Current Planning promises
to be a tell-all presentation as he exposes some of the best and the
worst of heritage preservation during his 30 years with the City of
Vancouver.
PIBC Continuing Professional
Development: Members may earn 1.5 CPD Learning Units for attending
this event.
=== Thursday, April
27th
~ 4pm ~ Police Bd mtg in Chamber of
Commerce Boardroom
~ 4:30 ~ DAC
~ 5pm ~ NSACDI at CNV M Hall, Conf Room
A
~ 5pm ~ NS Task Force on Substance Abuse
at CNV at M Hall, Conf Room B
=== Friday, April
28th
~ 9:30am - 4:30pm ~ Annual Youth Justice
Conference at Capilano College (Sat too)
~ 5- 9pm ~ Spring Home & Garden Show
in the Arena (Sat and Sunday too)
=== Saturday, April
29th
~ 9am - 12:30pm ~ Annual Youth Justice
Conference (cont'd)
~ 11am - 6pm ~ Spring Home & Garden
Show in the Arena (Sunday too)
=== Sunday, April
30th ~ noon - 5pm ~ Spring
Home & Garden Show in the Arena
=== Monday, May 1st ~
Cmte of Whole CANCELLED; instead Youth Ccl Mtg
=== Tuesday, May
2nd
~ 3:45 - 5:45 ~ YAC
~ 4:30 - 6:30 ~ EAC
NB: enjoy BOOKtopia at Library, look for activities during Youth
Week end April/beginning of May.
>>> INFObits & UPDATES
<<<
INFObits:
- In answer to a question about how much to cut to get the 4.2%
increase down to zero, $407K represents 1%. Look at the budget
yourself and see what you wd cut!
- Public input re Budget possible at Apr 24 mtg, maybe another mtg,
but budget will be on agenda May 8 for three readings!
*** MORE BUDGET INPUT: Submissions/Comments/questions
Apr 12th
Good evening. My name is George Pajari and I reside at 2545
Queens Avenue.
Tonight I wish to address four areas related to your budget
deliberations.
1.
Need for leadership.
2.
Lack of time and information.
3.
Labour costs
4.
E-Comm
* 1. Need for leadership
Staff is excellent but are there to implement the policy you
set. If you decline to set clear policy then staff will do what
they think is best but that may not accord with the wishes of your
constituents.
You must provide leadership. In the absence of leadership it is
only natural to expect staffing levels to rise inexorably, costs to
increase steadily, and the burden on the taxpayer to grow ever
larger.
Managing the budget requires hard work and diligence.
* 2. Lack of Time and Information
- too short a period
-
answers to several questions raised last week still not answered
- too
little information
-
budget information package
for
2002 on the web: 111 pages
for
this year: 11 pages
*3. Labour Costs
The larger issue I wish to raise is the apparent fatalistic
attitude that surrounds staff costs. Whenever a member of the public
raises the issues we hear the response "There is nothing we can
do." "It's all fixed by contract." Well, who signed
that contract? Who is responsible for signing those cheques? Again,
you need to take leadership to ensure that labour costs are managed
carefully.
Owing to the complexity of labour negotiations and the difficulty
of comparing different labour agreements, it is impossible for a lay
member of the public to provide detailed suggestions on how you can
take leadership in this area of the budget, but I will point ought
that municipal wages and benefits are said to be increasing at
about 3% pa. Compare this with the recent BCGEU settlement at 2.4%
(albeit before the signing bonus is included) and national averages
for public sector employees of 2.25%.
More important than the actual numbers is my concern that
Council appears to be resigned to whatever labour costs they are asked
to pay for, abdicating responsibility to ensure that municipal cost
increases in the area are in line with other sectors outside of the
rarefied air of GVRD settlements.
*4. E-Comm
in note/point form:
=> white elephant, not my words but those familiar with the
project
=> $200 million to handle dispatch
=> excuse by City of Vancouver to get the rest of the GVRD to
pay for Ken Dobell's upgrade to Vancouver's radio system
=> degree of planning and fiscal prudence comparable to the
fast ferries
=> all of the safety issues faced by Police can be
addressed technically without assuming a share of the $200 million
debt
=> the problem is that E-Comm refuses to cooperate unless we
write them a large cheque
=> in short, E-Comm is holding the safety of West Vancouver's
police officers hostage in order to raid our piggy bank
=> this is another example of the GVRD, with the Province as
the enforcer, unfairly downloading costs to our municipality
=> Council must protest in the strongest possible terms. If
quiet diplomacy doesn't do it, you must not be afraid to go public to
tell West Vancouverites that E-Comm's failure to cooperate is putting
our finest at risk and that the ransom being demanded is extortion
pure and simple
=> Do not be misled by the Province's claim that this is all
necessary for 2010 -- security for a two-week event does not require
that we sign up for a $200 million dollar debt and ludicrous operating
costs.
*** Minor Variance?
The last couple of issues had reports of residents complaining to
Ccl about a variance passed that they considered major as well as
affecting neighbours' enjoyment of their property (the BofV's mandate
is to approve minor variances b/c of hardship and without affecting
the enjoyment of adjacent properties). Note that this is a new
dwelling so it's not like a renovation or addition needed b/c of
hardship.
You be the judge:
Here's the item copy and pasted from the agenda.
What the Board of Variance considered a 'minor' variance and
passed with a vote of two to one.
8. Application
#06-014 (5255 Gulf Place) regarding a proposed new single family
dwelling with the following variances:
a) 17.93 ft. to
Highest Building Face Envelope
b) 33% to Highest
Building Face Exemption
c) 13 ft. to
Building Height
d) 1 storey to
Number of Storeys.
*** New Chief Constable:
Swearing-In (with pipes and Squamish Nation
drumming)
Scott Armstrong:
Ladies
and gentlemen, it is with a great deal of humility and honour that I
stand before you this afternoon. I can tell you that I am
completely overwhelmed by this occasion.
Madam
Mayor I can assure that no other Chief Constable has ever had such an
investiture. I would like to thank each of you for taking the
time out of your busy schedule to be here today.
I
would especially like to recognize Chief Constable Jamie Graham and
the Director of Police Services Kevin Begg, Chief Byron Joseph of
Squamish First Nations, and Band Councilor Dennis Baker for their kind
words.
There
is an Irish proverb that says "the two quickest ways to disaster are
to take nobody's advice and to take everybody's advice." I
am fortunate to have four very wise and astute men whose counsel I
will heed with judicious care.
I
would also like to acknowledge my First Nations friends. At the
risk of being provocative I would like to say that First Nations
participation in this ceremony is not because it is a politically
correct thing to do and it is not for window dressing.
I,
along with several other members of the force am on a committee called
Caring For Our Youth. It was started by Doris Paul who is one of
the most remarkable women I have ever met. She has brought
together so many people from so many agencies that are absolutely
committed to reducing drug and alcohol related problems on the
reserve.
We
have made significant strides to deal with these issues and these
people have confronted and stood up to the drug dealers and rapists in
their community. One by one we are making the Capilano Reserve a
safer place to live.
In
nearly 30 years of policing I can honestly tell you that it is one of
the most gratifying and meaningful things I have done, and I am
thrilled that my friends are here today.
Madam
Mayor asked me to say a few words about my vision of the future for
the West Vancouver Police Department. I spent a great deal of
time thinking about this and I wrestled with the various challenges
currently facing our police officers as well as those future mountains
we have to climb.
Unfortunately, I am not adept nor do I feel comfortable throwing out
gratuitous management buzzwords such stakeholders, ownership, or
thinking outside of the box.
Quite
honestly, visions are often amorphous, generalized statements that
appear on the front cover of a company's annual report. By
way of example I recently came across a story that deals with
vision:
The story is this:
Two men went camping in the
desert.
After they set up their tent, both men
fell sound asleep.
Some hours later, the first man wakes up
the other and asks,
"Look towards the sky, and tell me
what you see?"
Woken from a sound sleep the second man
says "I see millions of stars."
"And what does that tell you?"
asked the first.
The second man pondered the question for
a minute and said,
"Astronomically speaking, it tells
me there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions of
planets. Astrologically, it tells me that Saturn is in Leo.
And Time-wise, it appears to be approximately a quarter past three in
the morning. Theologically, it's evident the Lord is all-powerful and
that we are small and insignificant. Meteorologically, it seems
we will have a beautiful day tomorrow."
The second man turned to his friend and
asked "Now tell me what you see when you look up to the
stars."
His friend was silent for a moment, and
then said,
What it tells me is someone stole our
tent."
My vision is that assuming this tent was
stolen in West Vancouver and not on Brokeback Mountain I would expect
our officers to take a theft report and begin their
investigation.
In all
seriousness, our vision is something that we as an organization aspire
to do together. Our vision is simply to keep West Vancouver
safe. We have a strategic plan in place to accomplish this
vision and we know that it works.
We
have the lowest crime rate in the GVRD; we currently have a citizen
satisfaction rate of 96% and most importantly people feel safe in West
Vancouver.
Many
of you will recall Sisyphus in Greek mythology. Sisyphus fell
out of favour with the gods and was sentenced to push a boulder up a
mountain only to have it roll back down just as he reaches the top.
Sisyphus is doomed to spend the rest of his life pushing this rock up
the hill and have it fall back to the bottom.
My job
as the Chief Constable is to make sure that boulder stays at the top
of the mountain. Without the help of the men and women I work
with, this would be an impossible task. However, I happen to be
on a team of 80 extraordinarily talented and dedicated police officers
and twenty-two support staff who, with shared goals and a common
purpose together we can stay on top of that
mountain.
Once again, thank you very much everybody. =
;
It means a great deal to me and my family that you are here
today.
Thank you
{All of us at WVM wish Scott all the
very best!
Was there at the Gleneagles Cmnty Ctr
March 24, and heard Scott's remarks and thank him for sending them
along for those not fortunate to be able to attend the
ceremony.
Asked the Mayor for hers, but not yet
received.}
*** Gleneagles
Clubhouse -- Ideas re future
Info from WRA; edited:
Re: Enhancing the Gleneagles Golf Course Clubhouse
Quick tour: hosted by Bruce McArthur, highlighted: the 'Grand
Hall', the 'Fairway Room', the outstanding view, and zipped past
what's left of the kitchen, (a true lesson in what happens when you
fail to maintain your facilities!) as well as some minor office
spaces.
After the tour ... the launching pad for David Patrick's
brainstorming session regarding the Clubhouse's future. Tom
Bowen, an architect with much experience in saving 'panabode'
structures also gave his own assessment of the situation. The
banter back and forth covered the following basics:
1. A new facility should not be built; no funds exist to
support this notion.
2. The existing facility could be saved, retaining as much
of the 'great' hall as possible.
3. Updated facilities could provide a small restaurant --
post-golf burgers and beer.
4. The on-site kitchen could be dismantled; and on-site
catering facilities (food warmers etc.) could be provided.
WRA members were informed that $895,00.00 has been set aside
in the District's budget for an improved Gleneagles Golf Course
Facility. The staff at the District have (apparently) been
instructed to take a look at the Clubhouse's future. Yet,
it will be the enthusiasm of this community which will be the driving
force behind any such initiative. So far, David Patrick and the
WRA Clubhouse committee have begun the necessary preliminary research
that a project of this size warrants. What needs to happen now,
is the focusing of our community's (stretched) energy towards
developing a savvy business plan that will guide the enhancement of
the Clubhouse and possibly of the Golf Course itself.
If you have suggestions for improving the Gleneagles Golf Course
Clubhouse, please send your ideas to my e-mail address, and I will be
happy to pass them along to David Patrick.
Thanks very much for your interest.
Sian pitman8724@shaw.ca
*** Those Lots at
11th and Mathers for Sale
Updated information (edited) from MLA Ralph Sultan, April 11,
2006, with a *footnoted comment; this letter with DWV email
correspondence and map attached are in Correspondence in Apr 24th Ccl
mtg package.
re Disposal of Surplus Crown Lands, 1113 and 1125
Mathers Ave., West Vancouver
{As a result of his research:}
o BCTFA interest in disposing of these properties was first
triggered by a neighbour who expressed an interest in purchasing
one-half of one of the properties.
o As is standard practice, a letter was sent to West
Vancouver Municipality dated October 4, 2005, asking if they were
interested in purchasing the properties.
o An email response from West Vancouver staff indicated
that the District was not interested in purchasing the
properties.*
o At the request of West Vancouver staff, BCBC registered a
right-of-way to accommodate an existing waterline on the property, and
also discussed drainage issues and the existing trail on the
property
o Previous discussions with District indicated that the
trail over the property did not belong to the district. No interest
was expressed in the trail. I am informed there is another trail about
200 metres westerly, which can accommodate walkers and which is not
affected by the proposed properties sale.
o The properties are currently listed for sale. As of April
10, 2006, there is no signed agreement for the sale of the land.
If West Vancouver wants now to purchase the land, that
possibility still exists.
I trust this clarifies questions raised at council, but I shall
be glad to explore the topic further at your request.
Yours truly
Ralph G. M. Sultan, MLA
West Vancouver-Capilano
* I have written to the Mayor recommending that sale of any
land, especially land that was purchased to provide a path for school
children and has been used by the public for over 30 years, should
come to Ccl's attention for information BEFORE staff replies or makes
a decision. Look for Pam's comments on this topic to avoid this
happening in the future.
>>> SEA-to-SKY HWY/EAGLERIDGE
UPDATES <<<
*** AT THE HALL
For Immediate
Release
April 19, 2006
The District of West Vancouver's
role
as construction begins at Eagleridge
Bluffs
West Vancouver, BC: The Ministry of
Transportation has acquired the necessary property to commence
construction of the overland route through the Eagleridge Bluffs
section of the Sea-to-Sky Highway Improvement Project. Although
the District of West Vancouver was opposed to this choice, and
respects the genuine concerns of the Coalition to Save Eagleridge
Bluffs in this regard, we understand that the overland route has been
chosen.
As this major project
proceeds, the District will work with the Ministry of Transportation
to ensure that the Eagleridge Bluffs section of the Sea-to-Sky Highway
meets established standards for the natural environment, for trail
relocation, and for minimal disruption to the community.
We have developed an open
dialogue with Sea-to-Sky Improvement Project managers and the
contractor through the formation of a Liaison Committee comprised of
district, provincial, contractor and community members. This
committee meets monthly in order to raise issues and implement
solutions.
"It is incumbent on
Council to ensure that a good working relationship exists with the
Ministry of Transportation, notwithstanding a decision that has been
very difficult for the community" states Mayor Goldsmith-Jones.
"As the Liaison Committee does its work, it is my hope that
suggestions will be accepted in good faith by all parties."
*** Meanwhile, back at the
bluffs:
Sent: Wednesday, April 19,
2006 10:31 PM
DAY ONE AT TENT CITY
THANK YOU !
Dear Supporters:
As so many of you know, our "Taking Back the Bluffs"
celebration was a huge success. In the midst of a media frenzy,
300 plus people came out to enjoy the festivities and band
together to tell the provincial government that our resolve to
save the bluffs is stronger than ever! Thank you all!
Tent City is getting bigger by the hour! More tents were erected
today and more people are volunteering for camping shifts. Last night
about 30 people camped at our Eagleridge and Black Mountain sites! Our
"command central and info booth" at Eagleridge Bluffs is
getting larger and more comfortable. We thank the many individuals and
businesses that are donating food, refreshments and supplies.
If we're going to win this, we need to keep the momentum going
for both day and night shifts in the coming days and weeks. If you
haven't signed up yet, please consider doing so. We can set you up
with a tent if you don't own one. We can also coordinate tenting
buddies if you are concerned about tenting alone. Please contact
Patricia Barnes at
P_Barnes@Shaw.ca. Let her know what
days/nights work for you.
UPCOMING EVENT...
April 22 is Earth Day. We'd like you to come
out Saturday afternoon and enjoy the beauty of the bluffs with
your family and friends. More details will follow.
THANK YOU...WE WILL WIN THIS!
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 18:03:55 -0700
Subject: Eagleridge Bluffs - Update
Re: Eagleridge Bluffs vs. Kevin
Falcon's limited 'vision'.
From Kiewit Construction via WRA Apr 20:
Attachment converted: Macintosh HD:Baden Powell Trail
Concepts.pdf (PDF /=ABIC=BB) (000A45B5)
>>> CCL AGENDA Apr 24th
<<<
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1
Committee of the Whole Minutes, March 27, 2006
To be provided on-table
3.2
Regular Council Meeting Minutes, April 03, 2006
To be provided on-table
3.3 Committee of the Whole Minutes, April 10,
2006
3.4 Special Meeting of Council Minutes, April 10,
2006
3.5 Special Meeting of Council Minutes, April 12,
2006
4.
DELEGATIONS
4.1 K.
Wilson regarding Unique Minds Initiative
(File: 0055-01)
4.2 R. Nieuwenburg, Westport Neighbourhood Association,
regarding Improvements to Westport Road Neighbourhood
4.3 C.
O'Krainetz, Youth Advocate, regarding Youth Week Events
(File: 0120-12)
5.
REPORTS
5.1 Development Variance Permit Application No. 06?002
(8935 Lawrence Way)
At the March 30, 2006 meeting, Council
received the report dated March 09, 2006 from the Community Planner
titled "Development Variance Permit No. 06?002 (8935 Lawrence
Way)", a copy of which is attached for reference.
CALL FOR PUBLIC INPUT
RECOMMENDED:
THAT all written and verbal submissions,
regarding Development Variance Permit Application No. 06?002 (8935
Lawrence Way) up to and including the Council Meeting held on
April 24, 2006, be received.
If Council wishes a further staff report,
then:
RECOMMENDED:
THAT staff report back to Council
regarding submissions received at the on Development Variance Permit
Application No. 06?002 (8935 Lawrence Way).
OR
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Development Variance Permit
Application No. 06?002 (8935 Lawrence Way), which would permit
a garage with variances and setbacks be approved.
5.2 Development Permit Application No. 05?028 (1204
Keith Road)
(File: 1010?20?05?028)
At
the March 30, 2006 meeting, Council received the report dated
March 09, 2006 from the Community Planner titled "Development
Permit Application No. 05?028 (1204 Keith Road)", a copy of
which is attached for reference.
CALL FOR PUBLIC INPUT
RECOMMENDED:
THAT all written and verbal submissions,
regarding Development Permit Application No. 05?028 (1204 Keith Road)
up to and including the Council Meeting held on April 24, 2006, be
received.If Council wishes a further staff report, then:
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Staff report back to Council
regarding submissions received at the April 24, 2006 meeting to
allow Council to make a determination on Development Permit
Application No. 05?028 (1204 Keith Road).
OR
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council approve the Development Permit
Application No. 05?028 (1204 Keith Road) which would provide
for a new duplex with variances to siting and driveway access location
for the proposed Unit B garage as presented in the March 09,
2006 report from the Assistant Planner titled "Development Permit
No. 05-028 (1204 Keith Road)".
5.3 Development Permit Application No. 05?024 (6619
Nelson Avenue)
At
the April 03, 2006 meeting, Council received the report dated
March 13, 2006 from the Urban Design Planner titled
"Development Permit No. 05?024 (6619 Nelson Avenue Duplex)", a
copy of which is attached for reference.
CALL FOR PUBLIC INPUT
RECOMMENDED:
THAT all written and verbal submissions,
regarding Development Permit Application No. 05?024 (6619 Nelson
Avenue Duplex) up to and including the Council Meeting held on April
24, 2006, be received.
If Council wishes a further staff report,
then:
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Staff report back to Council
regarding submissions received at the April 24, 2006 meeting to
allow Council to make a determination on Development Permit
Application No. 05?024 (6619 Nelson Avenue Duplex).
OR
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council approve the Development Permit
Application No. 05?024 (6619 Nelson Avenue Duplex) which would
provide for a new duplex with variances to siting as presented in
the April 03, 2006 report from the Urban Design Planner titled
"Development Permit No. 05-024 (6619 Nelson Avenue
Duplex)".
5.4 Dundarave Landing Interim Parking Plan - Traffic
and Parking Study
(File: 1800?02)
RECOMMENDED: THAT
1. Council receive the
report titled Dundarave Landing Interim Parking Plan - Traffic
and Parking Study from the Manager Roads and
Transportation.
2. Council direct
staff to implement the additional measures described in this report
and report back on their effectiveness within six months of their
implementation.
5.5 Commercial Dog Walking - Amendments to Animal
Control and Licence Bylaw No. 4208, 2000
RECOMMENDED:
THAT "Animal Control and Licence Bylaw No. 4208, 2000 Amendment
Bylaw No. 4464, 2006" be introduced and read a first, second and
third time.
5.6 Budget 2006 - Resident Comment (File: 0860?01)
RECOMMENDED: THAT
1. Council receive the
summary record of questions and answers from the "Budget 2006
Information Session" held on April 05, 2006; and
2. A schedule for
Council discussion of budget proposals be established to enable the
preparation of Budget and Tax Rate bylaws for consideration at the May
08, 2006 Regular Meeting of Council.
5.7 Federal Commitment to $1.6 billion in Affordable
Housing Funding
(File: 2515?02)
RECOMMENDED: THAT
1. the Federal
Government be urged to:
(a) allocate the June 2005 Parliamentary
commitment to $1.6 billion in affordable housing funding as soon as
possible;
(b) direct a portion of the funding to the
provinces and territories for locally based affordable housing and
homelessness initiatives, including those aimed at developing new
affordable non-market housing (capital projects);
(c) work towards a comprehensive
national housing framework;
2. Copies of
this recommendation be sent to the Mayors and Councils of the other
North Shore municipalities, the GVRD, Federation of Canadian
Municipalities, National Coalition on Housing and Homelessness, local
members of Parliament, and the Province.
6.
NOTICES OF MOTION
6.1
Proposed Notice of Motion regarding a legislative change to provide
for a maximum of two consecutive terms of service by a
Mayor.
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Notice pursuant to Council
Procedure Bylaw section 10.18.13 be waived regarding the proposed
Notice of Motion regarding a legislative change to provide for a
maximum of two consecutive terms of service by a Mayor; and that the
proposed Notice of Motion be considered.
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the following resolution be forwarded
to the Lower Mainland Municipal Association for approval and
subsequent delivery to the 2006 Annual Meeting of the Union of British
Columbia Municipalities:
THAT Council request the UBCM to
support a legislative change to provide for a maximum of two
consecutive terms of service by a Mayor.
START OF CONSENT AGENDA
ITEMS
7.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
The following Consent Agenda items may be considered separately or in
one recommendation.
7.1 REPORTS FOR CONSENT
AGENDA
7.1.1 Development Variance Permit No. 06?009 (5340 Seaside
Place)
(File: 1010?20?06?009)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Municipal Clerk give notice that Development Variance Permit
Application No. 06-009 (5340 Seaside Place), which would allow for a
new home with a variance to combined side yard setback, will be
considered at the meeting of Council on Monday, June 05,
2006.
7.1.2 Development Permit No. 06?008 (1426 / 16 Inglewood
Avenue)
(File: 1010?20?06?008)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Municipal Clerk give notice that Development Permit
Application No. 06-008 (1426/16 Inglewood Avenue), which provides
for the development of the site consistent with the Development Permit
guidelines to protect and enhance watercourses, including variances to
front yard setback, highest building face and garage setback for the
proposed home at 1426 Inglewood, will be considered at the meeting of
Council on Monday, May 15, 2006.
7.1.3 Hay Park Information Update
7.1.4 Development Project Status (Active Development
Applications)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the report from the Manager of Community Planning regarding
Development Project Status be received for information.
7.2
CORRESPONDENCE
Action Required
7.2.1 N. Rogers, Parent Community Liaison, North Shore
Community Resources, April 07, 2005, regarding Child Care
Month
Referred to Mayor and
Council for consideration and response.
7.2.2 B. McArthur, Co?Chair, Western Residents'
Association, April 10, 2006, regarding Gleneagles Golf Course
Clubhouse
Referred to
Director of Parks and Community Services for consideration and
response.
7.2.3 C. Reddington, April 07, 2006, regarding ferry
parking at Horseshoe Bay
(File: 1800?02)
Referred to Director of Engineering and
Transportation for consideration and response.
7.2.4 H. Hamilton, President, West Vancouver
Streamkeeper Society, May 04, 2006 regarding Hay Park Tree
Falling
Referred to
Director of Parks and Community Services for consideration and
response.
7.2.5 H. Hamilton, President, West Vancouver
Streamkeeper Society, April 05, 2006, regarding Cypress Creek
Watershed Plan
Referred to
Director of Planning, Lands and Permits for consideration and
response.
7.2.6 W. & P. Elliott, April 04, 2006, regarding
Hugo Ray Park Enhancement
Referred to
Director of Parks and Community Services for consideration and
response.
7.2.7 J. Jones, Chairperson, Seniors' Advocacy
Steering Committee, March 13, 2006, regarding Seniors Advocacy
Project
Referred to Mayor and Council for consideration and
response.
7.2.8 D. McKee, April 06, 2006, regarding Liveable
Region Coalition delegation request
Referred to the Municipal Clerk for response regarding delegation
scheduling.
7.2.9 R. G. M. Sultan, MLA, West Vancouver-Capilano,
April 11, 2006, regarding Disposal of Surplus Crown Lands, 1113
and 1125 Mathers Avenue, West Vancouver
Referred to Director of Planning, Lands and Permits for consideration
and response.
7.2.10 D. J. Brant, Cardinal Management Ltd., March 17,
2006, regarding licensing of security companies
Referred to Mayor and Council for consideration and
response.
7.2.11 L. Feil, Executive Director, North Vancouver Arts
Council, regarding request for delegation re Mountain Mardi Gras
Festival
Referred to the Municipal Clerk for response regarding delegation
scheduling.
7.2.12 D. Harbottle, February 06, 2006, regarding
Eagleridge, Horseshoe Bay, Ferries and Whistler
Interchange
Referred to Director of Engineering and
Transportation for consideration and response.
7.2.13 M. and B. Alikashani, April 19, 2005, regarding
Development Permit Application No. 05?028 (1204 Keith
Road)
Referred to Director of Engineering and
Transportation for consideration and response.
7.2.14 H. Hamilton, President, West Vancouver Streamkeeper
Society, April 04, 2006, regarding Watercourse Protection and
Enhancement
Referred to Director of Planning, Lands and
Permits for consideration and response.
No Action Required (receipt
only)
7.2.15
Committee and Board Meeting Minutes
(a)
West Vancouver Memorial Library Board Minutes, February 15, 2006,
(File: 1905?03)
(b)
Board of Variance Minutes, February 15, 2006 (File: 2310?02)
(c)
North Shore Advisory Committee on Disability Issues
Minutes, October 27, 2005 (File:
0180?18)
(d)
North Shore Advisory Committee on Disability Issues
Minutes, January 26, 2006 (File:
0180?18)
(e)
North Shore Advisory Committee on Disability Issues
Minutes, January 05, 2006 (File:
0180?18)
(f) Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes, January 17,
2006 (0055?20?HAC01)
7.2.16 D. Derreth, March 28, 2006, regarding Coordinating
Social Services - North Shore
7.2.17 Correspondence to E. Pearce, President, West
Vancouver Police Association, February 17, 2006, regarding donations
to Ambleside Youth Centre
7.2.18 West Vancouver Community Foundation, Youth
Philanthropy Council, March 23, 2005, regarding donation from West
Vancouver Police Association
7.2.19 R. Whiting, April 04, 2006, regarding Fire
Department Budget Proposed Increase
7.2.20 B. & L. Dyer, March 14, 2006, regarding 2400
Block Bellevue
(File: 1800?01)
7.2.21
C. A.
Jackson, March 26, 2006, regarding Bears and Boors (File: 2150?30)
7.2.22 M. & G. Madden, March 31, 2006, regarding Tax
Increase Above the Rate of Inflation
7.2.23 S. E. Dowey, City Clerk, March 23, 2006 regarding Dog
Tax and Regulation
(File: 0190?01)
7.2.24 A. Shwetz, Manager, Community Relations, BC Hydro,
March 27, 2006 regarding 2006 Lower Mainland Municipal
Association Conference
(File: 0055?20?LMMA1)
7.2.25 S. Fry, April 18, 2006 regarding parking on Bellevue
Street between 24th and 25th Streets
7.2.26 R. Carder, April 17, 2006 regarding one way 2400
Block Bellevue (File:
1800-01)
7.2.27
D. Tait,
April 17, 2006 regarding diagonal parking on Bellevue
7.2.28 M. Hunt, President, Union of British Columbia
Municipalities (UBCM), Local Government Program Services, April 11,
2006 regarding 2006 West Nile risk reduction funding
7.2.29 J. Battista, Murphy Battista Lawyers, April 18, 2006
regarding Traffic changes - 2400 Block north and south Bellevue
Dundarave
7.2.30 S. E. Dowey, City Clerk, March 23, 2006, regarding
Review of Municipal Support for Community Social Services (File: 2620?01)
7.2.31 E. Fonseca, President, Ambleside and Dundarave
Ratepayers Association, March 21, 2006 regarding attendance at annual
general meeting
7.2.32 K. Glynn-Morris, Chair, North Shore Family Court and
Youth Justice Committee, undated, regarding thank you to Parks and
Community Services
7.2.33
D. R.
Comis, City Clerk, March 29, 2006, regarding update on riparian areas
regulation
7.2.34 G. Davis, April 05, 2006, regarding North Shore
Artist's Guild Paintings Exhibit
7.2.35 D. R. Comis, City Clerk, March 29, 2006, regarding
Request for Council Support to Create a Bylaw Requiring the
Installation of E-Comm Wide-area Radio Systems in Renovated or Newly
Constructed Buildings in Burnaby
7.2.36
L.
Ekramoddoullah, Acting District Coordinator, Muscular Dystrophy
Canada, April 05, 2006, regarding contribution from West Vancouver
Fire Fighters, Local 1525
(File: 2700?01)
7.2.37 A. D'Angelo, North Shore Emergency Management
Office, April 03, 2006, regarding Emergency Social Services
Annual Volunteer Recognition Evening
(File: 0180?16)
7.2.38 D. Perry, April 06, 2006, regarding proposal for
equestrian centre in West Vancouver
7.2.39 M. Jones, Executive Assistant to Mayor, April 05,
2006, regarding GVTA Board and TransLink Governance
Review
7.2.40
Correspondence regarding Commercial Dog Walking - Proposed
Amendments to Animal Control Bylaw {36 names listed on DWV website but
too long for here}
Responses to
Correspondence
7.2.41 B. A. Dozzi, Manager, Roads and Transportation, to L.
Sopena, Caulfeild Village Business Association, March 13, 2006,
regarding Service and Attraction Signage on Highway 1
7.2.42 E. Barth, Director of Engineering and Transportation,
to D. Ramsay, April 07, 2006, regarding Sea-to-Sky Highway
Project
7.2.43 B.
A. Dozzi, Manager, Roads and Transportation, to D. Scrivener, March
13, 2006, regarding Parking in the 2200 Block Haywood
Avenue
(File: 1800?02)
7.2.44 R. Laing, Director of Finance, to T. Close, April 11,
2006, regarding Home Owners Grant
Responses to Questions in Question
Period
7.2.45 R. Fung, Manager of Utilities, to R. Richards, April
04, 2006, regarding water metering in West Vancouver
8. REPORTS FROM MAYOR/COUNCILLORS
/ 9. PUBLIC QUESTIONS/COMMENTS / 10.
ADJOURNMENT
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>>> CHRISTIAN
PEACEMAKER TEAMS
The Team in Iraq made headlines but there are others at work
elsewhere, for example in Palestine and in Colombia, neither
reported. Neither is the ethnic cleansing, many Christians,
going on now in Myanmar (Burma) -- also rarely reported.
Doug Pritchard in Canada was the spokesman for CPT wrt the
Canadians taken hostage; their endurance, commitment, and gratitude
are exceptional.
As for Israel/Palestine, the suicide bombings and the killings
are dreadful (three times as many Palestinians as Israelis have died);
let us hope the cycle will stop.
There'll be little hope of justice or fairness or compromise and
resolution if the facts on both sides are not reported and the
reasonable aspirations of both sides not recognized.
Ethnic cleansing continues and unreported.
This is worse than South Africa's apartheid system and is now
approaching veiled genocide.
The dedication and bravery of the CPTs are humbling.
It is rare to get an eye-witness local account of what things are
like on the ground, what daily life is like, not to mention the
patience and perseverance of those with little power, pawns in a
struggle.
From: CPTnet.editor.guest.445947@MennoLink.org (CPTnet editor,
Webster, NY)
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 13:32:12 CDT
At-TUWANI REFLECTION: "Though the fig tree
does not bud--"
The verses of Habakkuk 3:17-19 are familiar to many who look to
the Bible in times of stress. "Though the fig tree does not
bud . . . yet I will rejoice in the Lord."
These thoughts reflect the hardships resulting from natural
disasters. Rarely do we interpret these verses in the light of
international conflict. However, the preceding verse reads,
"I wait patiently for the day of calamity to come to the nation
invading us."
Christian Peacemaker Teams has had a team for the last year and a
half in At-Tuwani, a Palestinian village south of Hebron, because the
nation that has invaded this land, the West Bank and Gaza, is wrecking
the livelihood and the lives of these people. This invading
nation has destroyed many of their olive trees, burned their crops,
decimated their herds and flocks, poisoned their water and land.
On top of this destruction, these villages have now experienced
drought. The rains that have come are too little and too
late. Water supplies will dry up in the next month or so,
and community members are deeply troubled about how they will find a
source of water for themselves and their animals. The nation
that has invaded them controls the distribution of water, impedes the
shipment of relief supplies, and restricts the travel of the residents
within the region.
Community members fear not only the loss of their way of life,
but loss of life itself. Their chances of survival depend upon
the intervention of the international community to hold the nation of
Israel accountable for the treatment of the people within the land
that Israel has occupied.
When Habakkuk wrote the words quoted above, the nation of Israel
was the victim of other invading powers. Today, paradoxically,
it is Israel who is the invading power. The question for the
people suffering from this invasion and occupation is whether they can
draw on their faith to sustain their spirit, or whether their struggle
to survive will turn violent. The question for the nations in
power is whether they have the resolve to seek justice and peace from
a position of domination and prosperity, or whether they turn to their
faith only in times of need.
...............
Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT) seeks to enlist the whole church
in organized, nonviolent alternatives to war and places teams of
trained, peacemakers in regions of lethal conflict. Originally a
violence-reduction initiative of the historic peace churches
(Mennonite, Church of the Brethren and Quaker), CPT now enjoys support
and membership from a wide range of Christian denominations.
To express concerns, criticisms or affirmations to CPT's Chicago
office send messages to peacemakers@cpt.org. To express concerns,
criticisms or affirmations to CPT's Canadian office, send messages to
guest.996427@MennoLink.org.
To receive news or discussion of CPT issues by e-mail, fill out
the form found on our WEB page at
http://www.cpt.org/subscribe.php
--
meanwhile, we lucky ones celebrate spring.........
>>> HAIKU
<<< 2006 April 16
crocus, daffodil
new
leaves of chartreuse
tulips and primrose rainbows
>>> QUOTATIONS
<<<
Author - Leonardo da Vinci
(1452-1519) was an Italian Renaissance polymath: an architect,
anatomist, sculptor, engineer, inventor, geometer, musician, and
painter. He has been described as the archetype of the
"Renaissance man" and as a universal genius, a man
infinitely curious and infinitely inventive. He is also considered one
of the greatest painters that ever lived...
Italian - chi non
punisce il male, comanda che si facci
English -
he who does not punish evil, commands it to be
done
Author - Joey Adams
(1911-1999) Borscht-belt comedian, actor, and writer whose comedy
career spanned seven decades. He wrote more than 40 comedy books and a
syndicated column for The New York Post. Joey, the former Yosef
Abramowitz who was born in New York City, conducted for many years one
of the most highly rated talk shows on WEVD, at that time an
all-Jewish radio station...
A psychiatrist is a fellow who asks you a
lot of expensive questions your wife asks for
nothing.
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