Veterans' Week Nov 5 - 11  --  Honour our veterans and commemorate Remembrance Day.

LATER:

great turnout at ceremony, Library, and Legion.  Such fascinating ppl you meet -- such as Arthur Holmes who was a POW in Singapore for three and a half years.  He and other heroes still among us.  Speaker at WVHS about WW1 VC winner.  On TV we heard that there were three WW1 veterans left in Canada.  Two, one 105 and the other 106, were at the ceremony in Ottawa.

Openings/Receptions last week: Ferry Building Gallery (wine $3 a glass) with interesting pottery; GLH/WV Museum's Winston Elliott Exhibit (crowded, but not b/c wine free, rather b/c excellent paintings by a WV artist).

Correspondence -- lack of notice/openness, see letters wrt no notification about a mtg for a cmte that's to decide what citizen involvement will be!!!; second week with no links to minutes and letters

=  UPDATES (WVPD); Calendar to Nov 28th; Nov 6th Ccl Mtg NOTES (LCAC, Ev Dr, Cabin Transfer, Mid-Year Review, no choice for WV re E-Comm but why in camera when $millions?, Minutes/Correspondence not on website); Sp Ccl Mtg AGENDA Nov 14 (sanitized ccl mtg minutes, Ev Dr, Correspondence again not available, Cmte mtg re governance held without notice);  INFObit (Antifreeze kills pets!); Quotations on War

Please note that my highlights sent out just after the Nov 6th mtg to the ebroadcast list had the Mayor's Statement read at the beginning of the mtg.  (Full Nov 6th Notes in Section below.)

Some facts to consider.

Grant Churchill retired in the fall, and Scott Armstrong became acting Chief from that time (his official/ceremonial installation, wch I attended at Gleneagles Cmnty Ctr, was in March).

Drinking at the station occurred during Grant's and Ron Wood's tenures.  It obviously continued until the Alford incident at wch time Scott terminated the practice (while he was still Acting, ie before he was Chief).

FYI, from a Police Board watcher:

It is interesting that the Police Act indicates that all Board meetings must be open to the public except for those *portions* that must be held in private. In other words, it appears that the meeting must start as an open/public meeting and then move in camera. Holding the entire meeting in camera seems to be beyond what the Police Act permits.

WRT alcohol in M facilities, liquor was served at both opening receptions I attended last week, one at FBG. the other at the WV museum.

What has not been made public:

= Did the Mayor or Police Board know police drank at the station after work (as a cclr I did not know)?

= If told Alford had been drinking, why wd no one ask where or with whom?  is that an incomplete investigation/report?

= Were the Mayor or the Police Board told that Alford had been drinking at the police station with superiors?

If not, why not?  If they were not told about the circumstances surrounding the drinking that preceded the DUI incident, why did they themselves not ask?

If so, what did they do about it?

= Do the Board and Mayor have a policy wrt drinking on premises?

If not, why not?

If so, what is it?

= Who made the decision not to include where Alford was drinking in the report to the province?  and why?  (Think about the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.)

= If bars have been held somewhat responsible for allowing a patron to drive drunk (and found partially liable when an accident occurred), what does that mean for the financial exposure of the WVPD or DWV?

What is incomprehensible to me:

Why did no one stop Alford from driving by taking away her keys and calling a taxi or offering to drive her home.  At .21 it must have been noticeable.   Why didn't she ask?  Did all refuse?  Or did someone spike her drink and set her up?   She didn't look, act, or speak as if intoxicated so no one was worried?

 I've always found Scott and any policeman I've met as utter gentlemen whom I would trust and if I were about to do something foolish, wd know that they wd gently steer me away from any trouble.  I can't imagine a fellow officer, let alone a superior, wd not care enough to try to protect her.  Is Alford stubborn? did she refuse any help?  has all this been leaked by someone envious of her No 2 position re promotion?  rivalry? revenge? misogyny?

For the moment, it is probably best to wait until the investigation has been completed and to read the report before having a position.  What to do may become clear once we have more answers.

Let's keep our eye on the buck.

OTOH,

Now that WV has had all these lemons thrown at it, let's get to work on the lemonade (not shandy).

~ 4:30pm ~ the intrepid FSTF meets at Hall

~ 7:30pm ~ Talk at the Library (Peters Room):

Daniel Francis will take you on a motoring tour via words and pictures along the Trans Canada Highway with his entertaining and historical new book, A Road for Canada: the Illustrated Story of the Trans Canada.

===  Wednesday Nov 15th  ===

~ 5 - 7pm ~ Chamber of Commerce: Mbrs; Showcase at Steamworks; call 926 6614 for info.

~ 6 - 9pm ~ another in the Jane Austin film series at the Library (Peters Room): Bride & Prejudice [yes, B]; discussion moderated by Julie Backer.

~ 7 - 9pm ~ Library Board (3rd Floor - WV Library) ; and Board of Variance in Ccl Chambers

Pleased to announce that a draft Constitution and Bylaws has been completed for a Society whose purpose will be to help with the protection and management of the Old Growth Conservancy.  As you may recall, West Vancouver Council approved the "Strategy for Protection" for the Conservancy in June 2006, and an important role for this group will be to assist with the implementation of recommendations in the Strategy.

The draft Constitution and Bylaws for the "Old Growth Conservancy Society" -- the proposed name for the Society - was prepared by the working group that stepped forward to undertake this task at the June 27 Conservancy meeting at the West Vancouver Memorial Library.  Four or five volunteers worked over the summer and fall to produce this draft which is available here: http://www.westvancouver.ca/upload/documents/Parks/OGCS_DRAFT_CONSTITUTION_AND_BYLAWS_FOR_NOV_15_2006.pdf

Because of long-standing interest in the Conservancy, you are invited to a meeting to review this draft Constitution, ask questions and help lay out the next steps toward the formalization of the new Society.  Please bring friends, neighbours, and others who you think may be interested.  A broad, multi-interest membership is encouraged.

===  Thursday Nov 16th [See also SFU City Progs end of section]  ===

Call to Order, Introductions, Approval of the Agenda; Adoption of the Minutes of the May 18th 2006 public meeting; Business arising out of the Minutes of the May 18th public meeting; Announcements

New Business: Items and discussions from the floor

~ 7 - 9pm ~ Teen movie night @ the library [Ages 13 - 18].  Bring your friends to a night of great cinema organized by the Teen Advisory Group. Refreshments provided.

~ 10am ~ WV Streamkeeper Society, PO Box 91166, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 3N6

This is the start of the life-cycle of the salmon which we will raise at our hatchery on Nelson Creek.  As in previous years, the staff of the Tenderfoot hatchery (898 3657) in Brackendale, north of Squamish will be gathering brood stock and helping us extract eggs and milt.

The EGG-TAKE is scheduled for Saturday, November 18th at 10 AM at the Tenderfoot Hatchery. The operation will take two to three hours and takes place outdoors. In the event of inclement weather dress accordingly. You will find gloves helpful in any event. If you are interested in sharing transportation or participate in a car-pool please contact Hugh Hamilton: 922 7828, email hugheah@dowco.com  or Kurt Peiffer:  922 9109, email: kpeiffer@shaw.ca

Brian Herrin & Karen Roitberg: "Spiders...it's true -- the two fastest-running species in the world live in West Vancouver". There will be a general membership meeting before each talk.

        Venue: Theatre 2600, SFU Surrey, Central City, 250 - 13450 102nd Avenue, Surrey

~ 7 - 8:30pm ~ UniverCity: The First Seven Years, SFU Harbour Ctr

~ 9 - 5:30pm ~ Urban Design: Planning for Transportation and Accessibility [Details in last WVM issue]

= PHILOSOPHER'S CAFE: Wednesday, November 22  ~ 7pm ~ Fuels Rush In

Energy crisis? We've heard that one before. So what's the future of cheap gas in an Age of Terrorism, Peak Oil, Climate Change, Fat Kids and SUVs? Where can and should we be heading with the global energy system? Guest-Marc Jaccard, Professor, School of Resource and Environmental Management, Simon Fraser University.

~ 10am - 3pm ~ WV Craft market at the Srs' Ctr

~ 3:45 - 5:15pm ~ Civic Youth Strategy Working Group, YAC; at Srs' Ctr

~ 5 - 7pm ~ NSh Task Force on Substance Abuse at DNV M Hall

        Speaker: Ed Peck, former longtime WV resident

He has written book about his father Cy Peck who won the Victoria Cross in WW1

Cy Peck was in his late 40s, a colonel, led his men into ten battles, was wounded twice; elected as an MP while he was fighting in France.  He won the VC in 1917; only mbr of any parliament in British Empire to have won a VC.  BC Ferries had a ferry about the size of the Bowen Island one that went between the Gulf Islands named the Cy Peck.

~ 4 - 6pm ~ Police Bd Mtg, Cancelled (Moved to Dec 7th, Police Dept Boardroom)

~ 4:30 - 6pm ~ DAC in Ccl Chamber

~ 4:30 - 6:30pm ~ FSTF

~ The Ferry Building Gallery -- "GREAT STUFF" -- November 24 - December 17

An exhibition and sale of unique crafts, fine artwork, and distinctive gifts at affordable prices from over 40 of the best artists and artisans, just in time for the Christmas shopper!

Special Gallery Hours: 10am - 6pm; Late Friday shopping until 8pm.

~ 10:30am - 12:30pm ~ In the Peters Room at the Library:

Philosophers' Cafe - Profit vs. Precaution: Finding Balance in the Age of Ecological Wisdom with guest, Ben West, film maker and education critic for the Green Party of Canada.

~ 7:30pm ~ Concert at the Library featuring Trio Accord:  J.S. Bach's "Goldberg Variations" Transcription for String Trio.  Free concert, tickets not required.

~ 6:30 - 7:30pm ~ Ambleside Lights Up at 13th and Marine Drive

The Gallery at the library presents...  North Shore Artists' Guild -- November 1- 30.

A multitude of talented local artists display their work in an array of oil, water, acrylic, and mixed media paintings.

Read - on - Canada [All ages]

A reading club for the whole family! Great Canadian books will be awarded to 5 lucky winners.

Registration begins Monday, Oct. 30. Book club and contest ends November 30.

>>> KAY MEEK CENTRE  -- Visit www.kaymeekcentre.ca or phone 913-3634 for events.

Cclr Soprovich still absent.  7:07  CALL TO ORDER  //  1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES -- No items presented.

Poppy Trust Fund used exclusively for veterans in need of assistance

Thanks to DWV for support.

Mayor read Proclamation of Veterans' Week....  perpetuate the memory and deed of those who died; an annual memorial day, keep records, foster loyalty, recognize unstinting public service...

Rededication of Memorial Library in October; moving.

YMCA asked about World Peace Week, is later in November and we felt it appropriate.

As chair of the Police Bd

civilian oversight body...  dedicated to supporting the dept and cmnty we serve

will be consulting with the Office of the Police Complaints Commission office; Police Complaints Commissioner -- meeting with him tomorrow and will advise

other processes may ensue; integrity must be preserved

mbrs of Police Bd will not speak; working in complete cooperation with the Office of the Police Complaints Commission

REPORTS

7:14

4.         Alteration Permit 05?026 (4769 The Highway), Further Information for Consideration of the Alteration Permit

Don Milliken: usually on the opposite side

started out neutral and supportive but don't feel so any more

live at 4735 The Highway; limited to three minutes so shall read to be efficient; may stray over

lived for 25 years in WV

I'm a property devpr, developed Caulfeild Village, some devts in Seattle; well-known, well regarded

one now in Minneapolis -- Whole Foods -- the most pivotal block in downtown Minneapolis

hope my 34 years in devt biz is relative

when I was here last I was concerned about the hedge; [note re hedge sent to staff]

if Ccl approves and I hope it does not, fine wrt hedge

this devpr's group's communication inadequate; not confident will go smoothly

spent more time [looking into this] and don't like what the variance will do to my prop

will distribute picture (only have one), have marked the location of the new house, massing 35ft closer to road, scribbled in trees to be removed to accommodate the driveway

I don't support a variance that has such a negative effect

re LCAC, have not involved myself in it in spite of major devts near me

surprised and frankly amazed that the LCAC is not made up of a number of longterm LC residents and not permitted to speak before decision made

LC unique, narrow [winding] streets

a construction person not on site to direct -- frequently blocked

one blocked my driveway, had to find him, sworn at as a WV blank

if you wait, problem has gone away but a new one

solution: an outside company to flag, paid for by dvpr, towed

I'm familiar with this; shd be standard procedure in LC

Man [didn't catch name]: briefly reviewed re Traffic Mgmt Plan

wonder if residents will be privy to the details

SJN: normally our Traffic Mgr, Brent Dozzi, wd work with applicant

not sure what process he's using

Man: at the very least the immediate nbrs and the whole

b/c of devts that will occur there in the next year; and in advance of discussion

At Oct 16 mtg, Mr Thompson claimed it was a heritage design and well versed in H design having

come from the UK -- wd like to point out this is a Caulfeild AREA, calls to be consistent with existing heritage, not someone else's idea of heritage

Mayor: Cclr Smith, pls make a motion

MS moved: THAT 1. The Council report, Further Information for Consideration of the Alteration Permit", dated October 27, 2006, be received.

MS: in the report there's a section (by Colette Parsons) says will meet with nbrs and will report directly to Ccl at the Nov 6 mtg

have not had opp to discuss this with Mr [didn't catch name}

RD: Mr Milliken circulated a photograph -- not clear 35ft, then higher? isn't maximum 25?

SJN: the max is 25ft so pitched roof can be higher

RD: looks higher

SJN: maybe better for Mr Milliken to explain

RD: if permitted

SJN: 35ft means moved closer to the street, not height

RD: what's the setback? room for trucks and equipment? road's extremely narrow

SJN: always difficulty in LC, Bear Lane, etc

topography, landscaping

in this case there's a driveway being proposed so space unlike other

road allowance is 25ft wide and there are hedges

service and contractor vehicles, and not all will be able to get off the street

RD: the LCAC, the second one that met, my understanding is that a representative of the Design Panel is assigned to the cmte; alternate in order, Mr Thompson from the Design Panel

SJN: may be the case [during setting up LCAC]

VV: I'm concerned about the time and trouble taken; and hadn't a useful outcome

basic logic whether acceptable to nearest nbrs [relevant] than more remote nbrs not happy

I'm not prepared to go forward against the wishes of the closest nbrs; difficulties

JF: clarity and second part of motion

review again -- the house itself is applying for no variances b/c it meets all the requirements

JF: so it's the sideyards for the garage

SN: yes

JF: intention is to move so less visible from street

place within sideyard so public wd not be able to see the garage door; is that correct?

SJN: that's the result; a longer driveway created to do that; places the garage at the rear of the prop

the house is in front of the Milliken prop

not that you can put in a plan and get automatic approval, wd be reviewed

JF: site traffic concern genuine; your comment of one major plan, Madam Mayor

wd like to underscore, as we receive, wd like to see more swift action re review of this cmte -- made that recommendation in the summer, so I was expecting a report that went further than we got tonight.  It seems to me recommendation of adv cmte was staff were to work with residents in summer to review the TofRef and guidelines of LCAC; and that fits in perfectly with review we've done if all adv cmtes in general. I accept originally cmte was to be made up of ppl outside of the cmnty; seems there's been some sort of miscarriage of justice in a way if there was no opp for public input at that mtg.  I thought the rules were the adv cmte rules, where you cd comment at the end,

So we need to look at that, it's probably out of date.  Doesn't really matter what the original rules were.  For ppl wishing to renovate or redevelop they need some guidelines they can count on architectural merit is one, fitting in is another, green space that preserves the interface with the road and priv road and also and borders between props critical.  Thought we went over that last time; cmte willing to do that, so we'll follow up on that I presume, betw staff and residdents

shd deal with 3? and traffic mgmt part of review itself?

[receipt passed]

            2.         The Alteration Permit 05-026 (4769 The Highway) be approved.

Mayor: make a motion?

MS: maybe

Mayor: H in general; motion itself -- need to approve or defeat

MS: so for discussion move approved

Mayor: no discussion

MS: don't know where to go; approve a variation, shd hv support of nbrs and this seems to be lacking

to Mr Nicholls; variation hardship

no objection new home on property

am I hearing complying with our existing bylaws wd be undue hardship for the homeowner

SJN: part of the designation in LC anticipates variations; a number of the lots and house sitings are nonconforming; typically varied in a way that fitted in with the topography

this proposal removes some asphalt; some aspects of design mixed up

RD: difficult; original with pool, rock outcropping, etc -- has reduced the size

I'm worried that substantial opposition b/c of the size of the house, 6000sf and design; traffic

house comes forward

worried about this and think I will vote against b/c of the feeling of the nbrs; nbrhd input seems to have changed, substantial opposition

[looking at audience] there's a hand up?

Mayor: not way we run our mtgs; can't speak

JC: can't support something that's facing virtually 100% opposition

building can be built within so will be opposing

Mayor: call the question

MOTION to approve is DEFEATED

Mayor: moving to the third, not sure if need a working group

JF: move review LCAC terms of ref and traffic mgmt plan be expedited.

RD: involve moving more rapidly with revision of the guidelines; hold up to end of 2007?

SJN: positive attitude

RD: [earlier] time

7:58

            At the October 16, 2006 meeting, Council received the report dated October 13, 2006 from the Community Planner ... for reference.

Jack McNeil: met with staff and unfortunately our site and bldg plans were not congruent

our architect from Hornby, unfortunately sent wrong site plan to the city

setback more; delay is add'l cost

looking with architect and devpr, my father-in-law

RD: move receipt -- THAT all written and verbal submissions, ... be received.

[CARRIED]

if the Clerk wd be so kind as to move screen forward; prefer it to my papers here

I move THAT the Development Variance Permit ...  be approved.

[CARRIED]

8:01

Mayor: intro by staff b/c add'l info

SJN: I believe Ccl wanted further time to visit the site

question about occupancy of a bldg that doesn't have an occupancy permit

we only issue once all met

motivation to do that for selling; not unusual when railing or a room or two not finished for ppl to move in; permit was available in June b/c of the hedge to give incentive to get approval from Ccl.

Mayor: apologize not mentioned earlier.  Ppl to speak

T Schindler: wrt trees, I've had mtg with owner of the prop and he informs me he has been waiting for info and some contact from city hall since May; annoying going on so long; not proper manner

Shuffled around by ppl [at Hall] who can't or won't make a decision -- we talked and resolved in minutes

taking out red cedar trees, and... against concrete wall of his prop; this shd meet all the reqs of City Hall

pls take to proper places {he means staff and depts} and pass so we can get this little bit of trash settled

REPage, on behalf of Derek Page: I believe my applic meets all of the concerns mentioned by Planning Dept and is in keeping with the nbrhd

clearance greater than other nbrs and previous hedge

subsequent met with nbr 1150 Queens and is in agreement provided all hedging in accordance with his wishes; will prune so level with other hedging on the west side

RD: I really like your house, well designed; wish more like it

went up there today-- put in hedge, exactly what proposing to do, fine

VV made motion:  THAT Boulevard Encroachment Request (1151 Palmerston Avenue) to allow for a hedge and rock retaining wall in the public boulevard be approved.

CAO: you may wish to say as amended as we just heard

RD: first and last trees, one a fir, not a cedar

Mayor: amend

VV: "as modified in the letter from Mr Page"

CARRIED

8:08

Mayor: wd like to apologize not ready before today

We're only going to be receiving them tonight; will meet and discuss next week

Gives a week and a day to read the report; thought at least if ready public shd have them

Patti Young: have reviewed the report tonight; I'm going to suggest not receiving report; reconstitute the Ev Dr Cmte

In my view, does not reflect the Spaxman report; for example, the 350 units has become 360 units

six-storey apt building now eight storeys

....ensuring about no impact wrt view

number is an amendment and doesn't appear anywhere in the bylaw

doesn't indicate numbers -- 1000 small units

amenities there wch suggests Millennium [involved]; no underground of utilities

Mayor: how many units?

took Spaxman's reports, traffic generation determining units; put on sq ftg of Spaxman report

wd be willing to answer questions

PY: find till next Tuesday little time; wd like to review with Mr Spaxman

Ms Boyle said to Nov 20 and wd prefer that

Frank Rutter: had intended to talk about process

these documents -- app your remarks, Madam Mayor, time to consider

complicated; these bylaws v complex and only fair to the public to give time for them to read digest, and for mbrs of Ccl too

do hope you defer whether for one week or two; cd give my opinion but wd be off the cuff

Mayor: motion?

JC: move receipt; then -- mtg next Tuesday Nov 14

MS: if we were to cancel mtg on Tues Nov 14, have Mon Nov 20, can we still proceed with PH first week in Dec

CAO: wd move into Christmas

MS: b/c noted that the ccl mtg for Mon Nov 13 was cancelled, arranged trip; so I will not be here

this is the first time I've heard is tonight

CAO: final was not concluded until Saturday; seems to be the only way to meet objective to have PH before end of year

RD: if we meet Nov 20 we cd not have first week in Dec?  Dec 4?

CAO: Ms Scholes, re notice, needs two weeks, notice in papers; pushing into Dec

RD: Dec 11, we have a mtg

CAO: just trying to work around Ccl not wanting major item in Dec; if Ccl comfortable second week in Dec

JF: taken a long time; not comfortable not having all cclrs; comfort level when ev can talk; taken a couple of years now; I'd sooner have ev to participate

JC: unfortunately I will be away the second week; kicking and screaming to Mexico

Mayor: public critical

unless something dramatically wrong here; believe all mbrs will be here for PH

VOTE -- CARRIED

8:25

RECOMMENDED: THAT the non-family transfer of Cabin #244 be approved as per the Hollyburn Ridge Cabin Permit to Occupy, Clause 20(b).

MS: don't want to drag out but hear conflicting times [for leases]; heard annual, then heard some to 2009

CAO: suggest we defer one week; if we're doing a new scheme, shd incorporate it into the new one

Mayor: Cclr Smith will be away; good suggestion; have harmonized

8:28

RECOMMENDED THAT:

1.  Council receive the 2006 Mid-Year Review; and  2.  The Review be posted to the District web site.

RL: describes cycle of reviews

one error; was implemented in 2003, not 2004

completed in late July; not presented to Ccl prior to Aug break b/c of scheduling issues

On Sept 25 presented to Finance and Audit Cmte and approved to go to Ccl

over 40 pages; list of divisional highlights; overall results of the review

progress carrying out 2006 projects

JF: found report interesting; marked it up; job well done

Mayor: FSTF--

[looking at this, will report Nov 27]

8:33

RECOMMENDED: THAT Council authorize the conversion of the Police E-Comm Class B Shares to Class A Shares.

Mayor: will ask CAO to report on this

CAO: Since 1999 all moved over but at that time WV did not move over b/c had just upgraded radio system; Police brought to our attention for 2006 budget

look at options; indep consultant said current system doesn't provide for intercommunication nor meet current Industry Canada radio requirements

only two options available: narrowband VHF or E-Comm, and consultant says narrowband VHF wd be a degradation and would not provide for interagency communication

have looked at the other radio options and E-Comm most appropriate for DWV

looked at contracting out dispatch, a bit more money, so at this point will continue to do dispatching in WV; some thought of joint NShore dispatch but down the road

looked for govt grants and have pointed out in my report we have received add'l traffic fine revenue and although that hasn't be targeted, it might help funding of E-Comm

Mayor: as Pol Bd Chair add has full support of Bd, Chief, and Dept; excellent due diligence by CAO, good collaboration; Ed Shymanski of E-Comm

this integrated communications is critical at this point

WV is out of the loop and not able to provide the level of policing required today

prov interested in seeing Police and RCMP integrate where makes sense for best possible security and safety

taken time, prudence served cmnty well; opp to finally become Class A shareholders

[MS made motion]

VV: perhaps Mr Stuart will correct me if my understanding in error in any way, but there are things I found quite difficult to accept when first looked at it

First, [radios] from Ericsson and it's proprietary so that means whoever belongs had to buy proprietary equipment; and from my prev experience in govt there shd have been competitive bidding and pricing.  That time has passed; we have no choice in that, to belong, no opp to buy diff equipment

CAO: you've answered your answers v well

Mayor: now will be a major item in our budget; but priority for Ccl and Pol Force

8:44

11.       Consent Agenda Items - Reports and Correspondence

REPORTS FOR CONSENT AGENDA

12.       Development Applications Status List (File:  1010?01)

CORRESPONDENCE LIST FOR CONSENT AGENDA

Requests for Delegation --  No items received.

Action Required  --  No items received.

No Action Required (receipt only)

     (a)    North Shore Family Court and Youth Justice Committee Minutes

     (b)    Board of Variance Hearing Minutes (File:  2310?02)

     (c)     Fiscal Sustainability Task Force Minutes:  August 15, 2006, August 22, 2006, and September 5, 2006

13.2 T. Lester, October 20, 2006, regarding Ferry Building addition (File:  0545?03)

13.3 Staff and Students of Saint Anthony's School, October 16, 2006, regarding Remembrance Day Service on Friday, November 10, 2006

13.4 D. Bourque, National President, Canadian Union of Postal Workers, October 16, 2006, regarding Moratorium on Post Office Closures and Rural Delivery

13.5 R. Sultan, MLA, WV-Capilano, October 23, 2006, regarding Community Tourism Funding Programs

13.6 K. Pike, Director, Parks and Community Services to M. de Jong Westman, October 25, 2006, regarding Park Consultation and Communication

13.7  Responses to Questions in Question Period --  No items presented.

14.  REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS -- none

15.  PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -- none

JC: have we been hit by lightning?

16.   ADJOURNMENT  8:45

******

 

1.  APPROVAL OF AGENDA

3.  DELEGATIONS --  No items presented.

REPORTS

Attached is the November 6, 2006 report to Council from the Manager of Planning which was received by Council at its November 6, 2006 meeting.

            As at November 10, 2006, Staff are working with Mr. Ray Spaxman and the Municipal Solicitors to clarify the formula related to mix and unit size within the unit limit of 350 to 360 dwellings and a floor area maximum of 510,000 square feet as per Option C in the Spaxman study.  The final version of the Bylaws will be available at the Council meeting to be held Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 7:00 pm in the Municipal Hall Council Chamber for consideration of setting a date for a public hearing in December 2006.

 CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

5.         Consent Agenda Items - Reports and Correspondence 

6.   REPORTS FOR CONSENT AGENDA --  No items received.

CORRESPONDENCE LIST FOR CONSENT AGENDA

Requests for Delegation -- No items received.

7.1      G. Burns, October 31, 2006, regarding Graffiti on Fence of Pho 99 Restaurant - 2070 Marine Drive (File: 2900-07)

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

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2006 October 30

Dear Mayor and Council:

At the council meeting this evening, the Mayor referred to a Governance Cmte meeting held that morning.  This raises several questions.

While the prospect of the planned reorganization and restructuring has been presented as a flexible and more consultative approach to committees and getting input from the community, it was rather disconcerting to see on leaving that in fact there was an agenda posted outside the Municipal Hall door for that cmte's meeting.

Because I had not seen that noted on the Calendar on the DWV website Sunday night when checking as I do for my newsletter, once back home, I checked the Calendar again.  Here's what it has:

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Ambleside Farmer's Market
 10:00 AM-3:00 PM (14th St. & Marine Dr.) (every Sunday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM)

Council Meeting
 7:00 PM-10:00 PM (Council Chamber)

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You will see there is no indication there was a meeting.  It wd be appreciated if you would kindly let me know:

It wd be rather disappointing if the first meeting of the 'new era' has been held with minimal notice to the public.

Will consideration be given to a broadcast email list for notification of meetings?  For example, ratepayer groups and residents cd register to be on that list such as is successfully done for Tidings (and also press releases).

Then I went to the section on the website to look for information under the cmte name.  Here are the cmtes listed on the DWV website at this moment:

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It is my understanding that the DAC has not been disbanded and still meets so it was surprising not to see it listed.  There was no other place I cd find that listed cmtes (and I clicked on those sections).

When will a list of the new cmtes be available?

Given the circumstances, the Fiscal Sustainability Task Force has done a laudable job of posting meetings even for the subcmtes though they are often of necessity at short notice except for being aware the full meetings usually are late Tuesday afternoons.   OTOH, the Arts, Culture, and Heritage Strategy Implementation Cmte has had a spotty record of notification.

Your attention to these matters wd be most appreciated.  Campaign commitments to openness, consultation, and accountability were warmly received.  Certainly readers will also be interested in the answers as well as learning about the proposed 'governance' model, the possibilities and opportunities for resident notification and participation early in the process wrt formation of solutions and policies rather than a simple acceptance or rejection.   We trust that community input is central to your considerations.

                Yours thoughtfully,

                        Carolanne Reynolds, Editor, West Van Matters

                        Ste 300 - 1497 Marine Drive, West Vancouver V7T 1B8

                        tel 604 926 8649; msg 922 4400; www.westvan.org

7.3       Committee and Board Meeting Minutes

(a)    West Vancouver School District #45, regarding Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Board - September 12, 2006

(b)    West Vancouver School District #45, regarding General Record of a Special Meeting of the Board - September 12, 2006

(c)     West Vancouver School District #45, regarding Minutes of the Finance & Facilities Committee, October 03, 2006.

7.4      K. Mather, November 04, 2006, regarding Drinking and Driving on the W.V. Police Force

7.5      B. Wheeler, November 05, 2006, regarding Impaired Driving

7.6      S. Giggey, Production Manager - North Shore Chorus Society, November 01, 2006, regarding Upcoming Concert, "A Canadian Christmas and More" (File: 0050-06)

7.7      R. Billson, November 03, 2006, regarding West Vancouver Police (File: 2900-03)

7.8      D. Madill, November 03, 2006, regarding Police Officer Controversy (File: 2900-03)

7.9      B. Ritchie, November 03, 2006, regarding Amalgamation of Police Departments in Greater Vancouver

7.10    E. James, October 19, 2006, regarding Las Vegas and the TransLink Mess

7.11    E. James, October 31, 2006, regarding Light Rail Transit

7.12    R. & I. Mottershead, November 01, 2006, regarding Bridge on Almondel

7.13    Y. & K. Kitano, October 27, 2006, regarding Expansion of Collingwood School Parking Lot

7.14    Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) - Gas Tax/Public Transit Management Services, October 20, 2006, regarding General Strategic Priorities Fund and Innovations Fund Programs

7.15    Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM), October 31, 2006, regarding 2006-2007 UBCM Executive

7.16    Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) - Local Government Program Services, November 01, 2006, regarding Community Health Promotion Fund - Round 2 Announcement

7.18  Responses to Questions in Question Period --  No items presented.

8.  REPORTS from MAYOR/COUNCILLORS  9.  PUBLIC QUESTIONS/COMMENTS  10.  ADJOURNMENT

===  INFObit  ====

If you drive a vehicle, you use antifreeze. If your cooling system leaks, you may be inadvertently killing animals. Ethylene glycol antifreeze, the antifreeze that most people use, is highly toxic to pets and wildlife. Just a few teaspoons can be fatal to a cat or dog. Animals looking for water are attracted to the small pools of sweet tasting liquid that sometimes drip from cars. Once ingested, it takes only a few hours for the poison to fatally damage kidneys. Fortunately, there is a safer alternative. Propylene glycol-based antifreeze performs to the same standard in automobiles, yet it is nontoxic for animals. Ask your mechanic to only use propylene glycol; it is readily available under several brand names from your auto supply store.

[From AnimalSense, BCSPCA Magazine fall/winter 2006 issue]

 

This and no other is the root from which a tyrant springs; when he first appears he is a protector.

                -- Plato

 

If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy.

                -- U.S. President James Madison

 

Terrorism is the best political weapon for nothing drives people harder than a fear of sudden death.

                -- Adolph Hitler

 

Why of course the people don't want war ... But after all it is the leaders of the country who determine the policy, and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship ... Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is to tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.

                -- Hermann Goering, Nazi leader.

 

The easiest way to gain control of a population is to carry out acts of terror. [The public] will clamour for such laws if their personal security is threatened.

                -- Josef Stalin