*  Sorry to learn of, and surprised no mention of, the June 15th passing of Alex Brokenshire, former WV councillor (he was on Council when I was) at the ccl mtg June 19th; his memorial service 1pm Friday at WV United Church.

*  Measure for Measure another grand success for Bard!  Next up is A Winter's Tale (see INFObits below).

*  If you haven't heard of Rachel Corrie, you won't realize the significance (a few facts in INFObits below), but there was a premiere reading of My Name is Rachel Corrie at World Urban Forum at 8pm Thursday.   It will be on again Saturday at 6pm (Tent Three), then at 7:30 in Tent Two, Palestine, Israel and Me: A Power Play (Jews for a Just Peace; Unitarian Church, Vancouver; Headlines Theatre).  "Through using a community-specific theatre process, this power-play production will explore the struggle for peace and justice in Palestine and Israel, and the effects of that struggle on people and communities in Canada."

*  My heart also goes out to the Timorese at this time -- not represented at WUF as far as I cd tell.

*  WUF is remarkable.  What a [marvellous] piece of work is man! Where else wd you hear Arabic rhythms followed by Norwegian rap......

- Main items on June 26 agendas (Cmte of Whole and Reg):

EVELYN DRIVE REPORT; PIBC Award to DWV for Heritage Strategic Plan; 4023 Rose Cr, 1572 Jefferson, 1930 Bellevue; Fees and Charges Bylaw to be provided on table!!! (why not give public normal time to review???); Tree Permit (Ha! but at least just disfigurement, not removal)

- gRumblings; Calendar to July 9th; INFObits (1: P3, 2: Gas $, 3: DWV Heritage/Planning Award, 4: WVPD Forensic Course for Teens, 5: A Winter's Tale, 6: Rachel); June 19 Ccl NOTES (M Finance Report, Heritage, Dog walkers, Clovelly, Rec Ctr); June 26 Ccl AGENDAs; a bit of Science; Summer Solstice Maiku; Quotations

Celebrate H.M.Queen Elizabeth's 80th birthday; Saturday July 29th at Dundarave Park 2 - 4pm

See www.royaltea.ca; pls reserve by calling 604 922 4400; pipers and visit from Bard!

Meeting held Tuesday June 20 with no notice or agenda posted :-(

Court June 12 to June 21st then date set for court, Sept 15.

~ ALL DAY in Ambleside Park ~ Squamish Nation War Canoe Races

~ 5pm ~ Annual General Meeting of Lighthouse Park Preservation Society at Ski'witsut Hut

LPPS will forward an agenda of this important event to encourage all members to participate in the selection of officers and enjoy a potluck supper afterward at 6pm.  Pls call Sheena Vennesland at 913 9272 wrt membership and Marja de Jong 921 3382 to volunteer.

===  Saturday (24th) and Sunday (25th)  ~  NS Amateur Radio Club Field Day, Ambleside Park "I"

Also on Saturday and Sunday June 24 and 25 from 9:30am to 4:30pm:

Instructors: Dianne Ramage and ZoAnn Morten; For info call ZoAnn at 986-5059, or email zmorten@shaw.ca or www.pskf.ca/publications/handbook.html  {Details and form in last WVM}

===  Sunday, June 25th  ~ 9 - 11:30am ~ Walk for Schizophrenia, John Lawson Seawalk

===  Monday, Jun= e 26th - Ccl Cmte of Whole: EVELYN DRIVE AREA PLAN PRESENTATION  ===

~ 10am - noon ~ Philosophers' Cafe, WV Lib (Peter J. Peters Room): Poetry by Wallace Stevens

~ 6 - 8pm ~  Gala Reception for the Ferry Building Gallery's juried exhibition (June 27 to July 9)

Come and participate in our raffle.  Admission to all shows is free

(Details in previous issue; enquiries/tix, please email summercelebration@westvancouver.ca or call 925-7012.)

~ 5 - 7pm ~ PAC [CANCELLED]

~ 6 - 8pm ~  WV Cultural Services presents SALSA BY THE SEA

June 28 - Aug 30 on Wednesdays, 6 - 8pm

Beginners and Intermediate with Doris Angelo and Gustavo of LatinDanceForYou. -- $5 drop-in

Ambleside Landing, outside the Ferry Building Gallery (weather permitting); Info: 925-7290

~ 7 - 9pm ~ Disappearing Traffic! The Challenge of Reallocating Public Space

VENUE:  SFU Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings -- TO RESERVE: cs_hc@sfu.ca or call 291.5100

In this richly illustrated talk, with examples from around the world, Dr. Jeff Kenworthy will explain why traditional planning methods are inadequate. He'll show us why we can't always get rid of congestion - and why we shouldn't get hung up about it. "Congestion," he notes, "is part of the whole issue of redistributing traffic to other modes rather than trying to cater for expansion of the road system." With an Australian perspective, Jeff Kenworthy looks at the bigger picture - making the city more sustainable and livable. Speakers: Jeffrey Kenworthy, Associate Professor in Sustainable Settlements at Murdoch University, has spent 26 years in the transport and urban planning field. He is the co-author of several books including "Cities and Automobile Dependence: An International Sourcebook" and "Sustainability and Cities: Overcoming Automobile Dependence". Other speakers/panelists include: Gordon Price, Director, The City Program, Simon Fraser University; Richard Campbell, Manager of Active Transportation, Better Environmentally Sound Transportation; and Jack Becker, Director, Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition.

Co-sponsored by the Simon Fraser University City Program and the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition with financial support from Translink - The Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority.

~ 12 - 4pm ~ Canada Day Ceremony and Events at Ambleside Park (official ceremony 12-1pm)

~ 10:30 - 11:30pm ~ Canada Day Fireworks (Waterfront).  Some info in NSNews, more in the flyer sent out by DWV to all residents.

=== Wednesday, July 5th

~ 6 - 8pm ~ PEAC [check; it may be cancelled]

~ 8pm ~ Opening of Bard's A Winter's Tale, see details in INFObits below.

=== Saturday, July 8th

~ 6am - 4pm ~ Knee Knackering Run (Baden Powell Trail)

 == Saturday, July 8th & Sunday, July 9th

~ 10am - 5pm ~ North Shore Antiques Fair (WV Arena)

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A newly released critical study on the subject of P3s is available from the Cdn Ctre for Policy Alternatives at www.policyalternatives.ca by download for free in PDF format or $10 printed version. {Note that CCPA has a certain ideological bent. See Vancouver Sun OpEd page A19 Jun 22 for the other side of the story.}

= 2 =

A reader sends this:

This is the URL link http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/ndcc/agreements/gt_can_bc_e.shtml to a copy of the gas tax agreement with BC Municipalities. Please note the principles of transparency and reporting.  If you have not heard a report from your local municipalities, now would be the time to ask the questions:  How much has the municipality received? How is the money being spent?

Replies anyone?

= 3 =

Senior Community Planner, 604-925-7056

= 4 =

= 5 =

Douglas Campbell Studio Stage Tent, Vanier Park; Site Opens: 7:20pm, Dress: Casual and Warm

= 4 =

Rachel, a college student, was from Olympia, WA, and killed in March 2003 by an Israeli bulldozer while standing in front of a Gazan pharmacist's house (family with three children) trying to prevent its demolition.  She wore obvious clothing and warnings were shouted.   Ignored.  (The circumstances of her death are not in the play).  Her diary was used to produce the play put on in London at the Royal Court.  It was to be performed in New York but had to be cancelled.  It was read in Toronto but to an invited audience only.  Happy to say the Vancouver reading went off without incident.  While powerful, it doesn't describe the full horror or daily deprivation and humiliation of being a Palestinian in Gaza or the West Bank today -- no pay for four months for teachers, nurses, etc.; banks not transferring money sent for fear of annoying the US,.....

Get the firsthand reports from CPTers there, trying to witness and promote peace, joined by Doves (v brave Israeli activists).

John Clark again absent

           Finance, Heritage, Gordon Ave, PQP (Caulfeild re heritage, Rec Ctr demolition); Qtn

=  Started with slide presentation on the Sculpture Symposium ($250K of $500K Cultural Capital Grant from fed govt)

=  delegation on twinning Port Mann Bridge (if you build it, you encourage even more cars!); buses not attractive or convenient

=  Dogwalking bylaw passed with appreciation for compromise resulting from further meetings with staff.

=  2005 Annual Report Municipal Finances

Report gives where surplus allocated, auditors gave recommendations for improvements; Audit Cmte will examine deptal budgets wrt trends.

MS: think we shd state clearly that the intention we get this report out earlier

ppl seems to be taking more of an interest

wd like to state that we get out earlier than June; is that a realistic goal?

CAO: quite often when you have a new Ccl, takes a little longer

intent to have budget done by January and reports by March

Mayor: one thing that tends to get interest is salaries; can we break that out?

told can't do as report but can to Ccl

CAO: according to FOI can't, but wd like to

staff is working on providing that info; have that in a couple of weeks

Mayor: good discussion this year, looking forward to more

Sop: don't like word sustainability, but how to find ways and means

comprehensive report; amazed assessment over $1b and growing

CARRIED

=  2005 Annual Budget Amendment, Capital Facilities Reserve Fund Expenditure, and Youth Activity Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaws passed

1.        The Heritage Strategic Plan be adopted;

2.        The short-term implementation steps outlined in the report from the Sr. Community Planner, dated May 18, 2006, be received for information; and

3.        The preparation of a Community Heritage Register be approved as the primary implementation action for 2007-2008, subject to funding support from BC Heritage (Ministry of Tourism, Sport and the Arts).

o  Praise from me (details in a later WVM, in a rush to get this out!) for process, results; thanks to HAC, staff, and Ccl rep; and congratulations to consultant Hal Kalman who also got the annual $10K award (goes to a charity of his choice) at the Heritage Society of BC's conference in Nanaimo June 2nd, and to WV with the study/report having received an award from the Planning Institute of BC Sunday June 18th.  Our natural environment is exceptionally prized compared with other places and I hope our creeks, shoreline, trees, and park-like character get full attention and protection.  As for procedures, adding heritage to an application in the section "Social Impact" wd make sure it's considered.

[Transcript, official letter from North Shore Heritage Forum later]

o  Katherine Steig also expressed appreciation, suggested "action 1.2 moved from medium to high priority", said wd be pleased to work on inventories (natural features), and asked for a status report on the comprehensive Park Plan referred to in the OCP.  KP, Dir/Parks, said they were working on the document but stalled b/c not funded for the project. Mayor said it was a good question.

o  Jacquie Gijssen (of HAC Working Group) gave background, briefly referred to report (more complete one given some weeks ago before referrals to cmtes and public), said repeatedly heard of nbrhd character, trees, trails, recently re ocean shoreline with nbrhd planning as paramount.  Must correct negative impression of Heritge Registry.  She referred to heritage buildings and also WV's modernist architecture as well as streamlining District processes.  There is solid support for priority actions recommended for the next four years -- five highlights:

chosen for maximum impact, efficiency; doable with existing staff, rest some funding from external sources

we do feel at minimal cost to District

articulate actions, thereby enabling features with ..... vision

enhancing resources and values

Completes the Working Group's mandate, congratulate you, thank you

Sop: about time we got moving along

on the built heritage, strictly voluntary?

JG: yes

Sop: no pressure

JG: no, voluntary; starting out have to create good will

A bit later, SJN: when Ccl undertakes Local Nbrhd Plans, they'll decide

the strategic plan here is to provide focus and discipline, where to put efforts

We do thank the prov of BC for their funding and expect more in future

believe this will be integrated into the OCP

- RD when summing up: working over the years, since 1988

At last about to have a H policy; thank you all v much

great pleasure working with you

MADE MOTION wch passed

SJN: don't think it came out clearly; the DWV was one of the few Ms, that DWV got award from Planning Institute of BC; recognized on Sunday, in front of 1800

RD: Steve Mikicich has worked very very hard; Hal Kalman good job; again, thank you very much

Mayor: we will put that on the agenda

one thing coming out of this is the interest in the natural environment; shoreline, watershed

ask for an update on our env'tal stewardship plan

perhaps ask that of Steve Jenkins for a future agenda.

[APPLAUSE]

= 8:12 Gordon Avenue and Neighbourhood Area Traffic and Streetscape Study

David Adams, Marine Drive:  trust you have two letters I have on this subject

effort to be here since I grew up in Edmonton playing hockey

Cultural capital but think we might be known as bulge-a-mania; bulges hamper; appears going ahead regardless

arterial roads -- residents must be aware and they'll become more so

reminded of those who live in Richmond and then complain about the flightpaths

I live on Marine Drive and do not complain about that traffic

send back and invite them to be more careful spending taxpayers' money

a staff mbr said we don't paint curbs prohibiting traffic/parking b/c we don't have the money

I suggest spend that and not on bulges

Brent Dozzi: not just cost of paint

signs, restrictions clearly in bylaw so paint redundant

most cmnties in Lower Mainland don't paint their curbs any more

they require continual maintenance, tires rubbing up against them scrapes as do the sweepers

Feel we have control with bylaw

CAO: when we considered paint; rather than use funds, there were a number of reasons

Mayor: legitimate reasons we think but open to public comment

Paul Hansen: 2093 Fulton, 21st and Fulton

one of the recommendations is for a traffic circle there

we have 11 children on our street alone, the only crosswalk to cmnty ctr is at Fulton

traffic circle eliminates stop sign so it's a traffic flow issue not a traffic calming

makes it difficult for us...

nbrhd is changing and blind not to realize this but a traffic circle will have cars going through faster than a four-way stop wch was adequate

perceived problem ppl running stop sign, and they do run it, but it's not v visible

if you install these bulges, the stop sign wd be in plain view and shorten the crosswalk so we support the bulge in that area

Wendy Duke: I live 2000-Block Fulton since 1987 and seen many changes

concerned about the roundabout at 21st and Fulton; already we're seeing traffic moving west at a tremendous clip -- I won't allow my child to cross without me although he is old enough to do it

think it might speed up traffic

safe pedestrian crossing -- a minimum of ten elementary children, lots of elderly ppl there all of whom go to rec ctr and cross there

opposed to roundabout unless I can be assured it will slow things down rather than speed them up

also concerned along Fulton, a family nbrhd, don't know why main access not Marine Drive

Just going to be too fast; we need something to slow things, maybe more stop signs

slow them coming to ctr, nothing to speed up b/c already fast enough

somewhat ironic immediately following tenor of speaker preservation of nbrhd paramount yet here nbrhd feels under siege by rec ctr and access to it

Man (didn't catch name): shd be happy study undertaken and attention

streetscape of Gordon will be more pleasant with vegetation

sidewalk is narrow and difficult to use with scooters and the eastside sidewalk wd not solve this problem, perhaps delay to future date

Inglewood -- find alternative.....

peak hour 3 to 4pm following school but what about next two hours when ppl returning from work?

= VV made motion and then there was considerable debate about 'fancy' consultant reports ($100Ks) when our staff have expertise, and over whether or not to do just Phase One that was budgeted and review Phase Two and Three; Brent Dozzi provided answers about roundabouts and curb extensions.  Amendment failed; Motion passed (understanding will be reviewed during budget 2007 discussions).  Then:

Mayor: apologize b/c two ppl wanted to speak but we don't allow after ccl

Lady: represent Tudor Gardens, very concerned, written letter about the plan 23 bulges, #?# traffic circles, and removal of bus stops

traffic calming is traffic tensing bulges, my tires run across

specially dangerous after dark, bash into them, seniors not see that well

hockey season, SUVs at arena; something terrible will happen

21st and 22nd to Upper Levels so not sure legal

seen roundabouts in NV and ppl speed around them

when a car has stopped can cross, circles or bulges make it more difficult

Mayor: reflect Ccl's concerns and Ccl will look at it

Lady: red marks already on the streets

Charlie Merrick: 2276 Lawson since 1984, resident since June 1966

concern about process or lack of process

may be embarrassing myself but wdn't be the first time

in January received request for comments on 16 and I wrote back on nine of them and then got a response from Gery Boyle on Feb 19 and haven't heard a word since

and now hearing about Phase 1, 2, and 3; what you're going to do

what was the point of the questionnaire and you're going ahead?  the ppl spending time and no answer

Comments in report

CM: where is it?

Mayor: in report

BD: report has comments, includes not removing bus laybys, not where complaints

CM: one comment, you've got better things to do than listen to me

but such and such questionnaire and I never hear a word again

public communication?

look in the mirror

let ppl know what you've decided

SJN: you'll find in the package a letter was sent out to everybody

CM: [didn't get one]

SJN: we may have missed one or two

Mayor: sorry, misread; you put down rec ctr

CM: want to speak on that too

=  9:10  Lane Paving passed except for one that didn't have 70% resident approval and Mayor made clear that although Cmnty Charter says 50% to bring to Ccl, WV's policy is 70% for approval.  CAO sais process has been improved after a case last year.

=  9:17

=  9:18  The Haebler Group - Non-Enforcement of Noise Control Bylaw at 2142 Argyle for a maximum of twelve (12) days between June 20, 2006 and December 31, 2006 such that the placing and finishing of concrete may continue until 1900 hours (7pm).

= 9:20  Funding for Canada Day Fireworks (to be provided on table), $10K?, brought by Cclr Clark but not

Debate on this revolved around fact that the money is 'contingency'.  IOW, Cclr Clark is looking for funding but if not all raised, use this from budget.  JF said this was a tight budget year and her wish was for an increase in the cmnty grants and when no request for the fireworks funding assumed it was covered (or it shd hv bn part of the budget discussions); didn't like being put in this position,last-minute funding, but felt compelled to support b/c presumed already included.  Cclr Clark's good intentions were recognized.  RD felt the amount of police presence (including mobile unit near police stn) was probably not necessary b/c peaceful.  The Mayor as Chair of the Police Bd will take it to them.  CAO differentiated between one-time costs and ongoing in budget.

= 9:30  Correspondence.

o  (First letter) RD asked about payment of utilities, prepaid; RL, Dir/Finance explained billing has changed and if residents see cost of water, consumption may go down.

o  (8.1.11) re dog walkers on Ambleside

MS: understand bylaw officer goes home at 8pm

CAO: if we have a seasonal; rely on Police; may be able to improve

Bylaw Officer: we do rely on the Police

when dogs, etc on seawall we just extend our hours to 9 or 9:30

= 9:35  REPORTS

RD: went to Cmnty Day wrap up party with you, Mayor; garden party at our residence at 15th

want to say ppl who put on Cmnty Day work hard; party worth it; pleasant evening

Mayor: I helped to emcee Pipes by the Sea on Saturday and afterward all musicians said what a privilege to play here in WV

Rocky Mountaineer went by and they must have wondered where they were

now Police and Fire Games in 2009 what can we put on!

= 9:38 PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Mayor: I saw you on the signup sheet after

Simon Gabriel: issue for Ccl, only got notified when I got home this evening late and debated tonight

Caulfeild only conservation area in WV

only lived [there] seven years, and we've lost homes and modern homes put in their place

raised a question in my head -- what's going to happen between now and implementation

wd Ccl consider looking at a moratorium on houses being taken down in WV until you've done this list of houses so we'll have some protection for the six- 12 months until we get this list up

Mayor: Mr Nicholls, time for list and what will happen

SG: on the one hand you've got one area as a designation

so now you're telling me doesn't prevent applicant knocking it down

SJN: doesn't prevent but have to come for a review

extensive nbrhd debate

we're also doing a nbrhd plan for the area

RD: make it too strong, opposition

want to encourage ppl who want to conserve their homes

conservation zone is best we have

Clovelly Nbrhd Plan, ask other nbrhds to come forward

SG: when in effect?

RD: being planned now

SG: it's a little late

Mayor: is opp to make comments

I'm really interested coming Ccl b/c I didn't realize that

SJN: mentioned last year

planner back after away two months and away two months before that

expect within year

o  Lady re Gordon got up to ask about the Gordon Streetscape plans

Mayor: thrust was safety

Lady: if bulges and circles if built now the heavy trucks will destroy it all; put off until ctr is complete

Mayor: certainly will be phased appropriately

= 9:48 ADJOURNMENT

1. CALL TO ORDER  /  2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

3.         REPORTS

           RECOMMENDED: THAT

            1.         The Evelyn  Drive Area Plan, Final Report dated June 16, 2006 and prepared by Spaxman Consulting Ltd. be received; and

4.         ADJOURNMENT

1/2 ORDER / APPROVAL OF AGENDA

3.         RECOMMENDATIONS FROM JUNE 26, 2006 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

4.         ADOPTION OF MINUTES

4.1       Committee of the Whole and Special Regular Council Meeting Minutes, June 12, 2006

5.         PRESENTATION

6.         REPORTS

    At the June 05, 2006 meeting, Council received the report dated May 26, 2006 from the Community Planner titled "Development Permit Application 04-019 (4023 Rose Crescent)", a copy of which is attached for reference.

CALL FOR PUBLIC INPUT

RECOMMENDED:

THAT all written and verbal submissions, regarding Development Permit Application 04?019 up to and including the Council Meeting held on June 26, 2006, be received.

 If Council wishes a further staff report, then:

           RECOMMENDED:

           THAT Staff report back to Council regarding submissions received at the June 26, 2006 meeting to allow Council to make a determination on Development Permit Application No. 04?019.

OR

            RECOMMENDED:

            THAT Council approve the Development Permit Application No. 04?019, which would provide for a two lot subdivision on a site that includes "difficult terrain" and a watercourse as presented in the May 26, 2006 report from the Community Planner titled "Development Permit Application 04-019 (4023 Rose Crescent)".

            RECOMMENDED:

            THAT Encroachment into the covenant area described in Reference Plan 13848 in accordance with proposed Development Permit 06-022 for protection of the natural environment and creek, be approved.

            RECOMMENDED: THAT

            1.         The requirement for a public meeting for Minor Development Permit 06?023 (1001 - 1930 Bellevue Avenue) be waived and no further notification be required; and

            2.         Development Permit 06-023 (1001 - 1930 Bellevue Avenue) that provides for the removal of interior sliding doors resulting in a minor variance to Floor Area Ratio be approved.

6.4       Hollyburn Ridge Cabin Transfer - #94 (File:  1145?04?94)

6.6       Tree Permit Application #777 (Haywood Avenue and 14th Street) (File:  2190?13)

            RECOMMENDED:

            THAT Approval be given for the selective pruning and re-topping of trees on an unopened municipal lane allowance (near Haywood Avenue and 14th Street) as detailed in Appendix A.

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

7.1       Bylaws for Adoption: These bylaws received third reading at the June 19, 2006 Council Meeting.

            RECOMMENDED: THAT the following bylaws be adopted:

            "2005 Annual Budget Amendment Bylaw No. 4478, 2006";

            "Capital Facilities Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 4479, 2006";

            "Youth Activity Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 4480, 2006";

            "Animal Control and Licence Bylaw No. 4208, 2000 Amendment Bylaw No. 4464, 2006";

            "Local Area  Service Lane Paving Construction (1510 - 1650 Mathers Avenue and 1507 - 1569 Lawson Avenue) Bylaw No. 4476, 2006"; and

            "Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 4368, 2004 Amendment Bylaw No. 4481, 2006"

 

8.         CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

            The following Consent Agenda items may be considered separately or in one recommendation.

            RECOMMENDED:

            THAT the following Consent Agenda items be approved:

=B7         Item 8.1.1 - Development Variance Permit 06?025 (1329 & 1345 Fulton Avenue)

=B7         Item 8.1.2 - Development Variance Permit 06?031 (3191  Mathers Avenue)

=B7         Item 8.1.3 - Development Application Status List

=B7         Item 9.1 - Correspondence

8.1       REPORTS FOR CONSENT AGENDA

8.1.1   Development Variance Permit 06?025 (1329 & 1345 Fulton Avenue) (File:  1010?20?06?025)

            RECOMMENDED:  THAT the Municipal Clerk give notice that DVP Application, which would allow for a three lot subdivision with variances to:

        a       minimum side yard;

        b       combined side yard;

        c       and projection of a roof overhang

for the existing covered porch attached to the home on proposed Lot C, will be considered at the meeting of Council on Monday, July 17, 2006.

8.1.2   Development Variance Permit 06?031 (3191 Mathers Avenue) (File:  1010?20?06?031)

            RECOMMENDED: THAT The Municipal Clerk give notice that DVP Application, which would allow for a new home with a variance to rear yard, will be considered at the meeting of Council on Monday, July 17, 2006.

9.         OTHER ITEMS

9.1       CORRESPONDENCE

9.1.1         M. Villeger, June 13, 2006, regarding Blasting Notice at Happy Valley Lane

                              Referred to Director of Planning & Development for consideration and response.

9.1.2          M. Gonabady, June 05, 2006, regarding parking for Dundarave Family Care Centre and Pharmacy

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

9.1.3         D. Manson & A. Manson, June 12, 2006, regarding Alteration Permit #1010?20?05?026 for 4769 The Highway

                              Referred to Director of Planning & Development for consideration and response.

9.1.5         P. Miller, President, North Shore Heritage Preservation Society, June 16, 2006 regarding Heritage Strategic Plan

9.1.6         Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM), June 2006 regarding Call for Nominations for UBCM

9.1.7         North Shore Advisory Committee on Disability Issues, undated, regarding Access Awareness event on July 13, 2006

9.1.8         C. Geddes, Director, Annual Giving, June 07, 2006 regarding Lions Gate Hospital Foundation Frank Sinatra Tribute Benefit Concert

9.1.9         L. Jackson, Greater Vancouver Regional District, May 29, 2006, regarding review of Greater Vancouver's regional growth strategy

9.1.10       R. G. Wyckham, June 15, 2006, regarding Hugo Ray Park

9.1.11       G. Burns, June 13, 2006, regarding signage by Squamish

9.1.12       D. Steele, President Seymour Salmonid Society, June 12, 2006, regarding Rice Lake Family Fishing Event

                Previously distributed due to timing of event.

10.       REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS

11.       PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

12.      ADJOURNMENT

Science / Dispatch from a recent Guardian Weekly

The fragrance released in northern pine forests is a significant component in slowing climate change, according to research. The particles that carry the forests' olfactory assault also help to cool the planet by bouncing energy from the sun back into space. Now researchers have worked out that the forests produce enough microscopic particles to load the atmosphere with 1,000-2,000 particles per cubic centimetre of air. Hans-Christen Hansson of the Air Pollution Laboratory in Stockholm, Sweden, said airborne particles are a big unknown factor for climate scientists. "We are afraid we have totally misjudged the trend of climate change because the particles are not in the models in a comprehensive way." JR

On May 27, 1911, Hubert H. Humphrey was born in Wallace, South Dakota (d 1978).  After working at a number of jobs in his adopted state of Minnesota (pharmacist, teacher, radio broadcaster), he got involved in politics, serving as FDR's Minnesota campaign manager in 1944 and becoming mayor of Minneapolis in 1945.  He went on to serve 16 years in the Senate before becoming vice president under LBJ in 1965.  After his loss to Richard Nixon in the 1968 presidential election, he took some time off before returning to the Senate from 1971-78.  A passionate man with strong beliefs, he had a joyful style, a sense of humor, and a special ability to turn a phrase:

= To err is human.  To blame someone else is politics.

= Behind every successful man is a proud wife and a surprised mother-in-law.

= The right to be heard does not automatically include the right to be taken seriously.

= The impersonal hand of government can never replace the helping hand of a neighbour.

In a profession known for motor-mouths, Humphrey was at the top of the class.  Indeed, his fast-talking tendencies were so well known they inspired some clever jibes, including a gem from a person not normally associated with great wit, Barry Goldwater.  The conservative senator from Arizona once observed analogically:

Hubert Humphrey talks so fast that listening to him is like trying to read Playboy magazine with your wife turning the pages.

[Notes thanks to Dr Mardy Grothe]