WVM2006-36
Dec 4 NOTES
Dec 11 AGENDA
Calendar to Dec 22
by
Carolanne Reynolds, Editor
www.WestVan.org
NEWSFLASH!: ED* Public Hearing closed Dec 4th but not on
agenda Dec 11th, it's on Dec 18th!
[*ED =
Evelyn Drive of course; what were you thinking???]
* Deadline to volunteer for a WV working group is Jan
5th.
* HERITAGE WEEK is celebrated in most of Canada
starting the third Monday in February. That will be Feb 19 to 25
in 2007. Nomination forms for DWV Heritage Awards are now
available, deadline for submissions is Jan 15. If you have ideas
for a talk, event, or activity during HWeek, pls write to
HWeek@westvan.org or ph 922 4400.
*** THIS ISSUE:
= Main Items Dec 11: Minutes of Nov 20, 27; Delegation
Vancouver Port Authority; Old-Growth Conservancy Society; 4769 The
Highway; Recycling Services Contract; Comment on Sewer Utility Rate
increase 11% and user-pay water rates by Dec 18 (mere windowdressing
if Ccl passes first, second, and third readings as the item recommends
since amendments can only be made at second reading); GVRD
Apptmts; DVPs for 1268 Chartwell and 2650 Nelson; GOOD NEWS the
minutes of the Library Bd and the Family Court/Youth Justice Cmtes
back with a line but BAD NEWS rest of Correspondence isn't, including
Reports (one from the Family Court/Youth Justice cmte re Task Force)
and even Staff Responses to enquiries -- how can those possibly be
considered violating privacy??? This is insane! needlessly
backward and closed for a Council stressing openness and transparency
in campaign.
= THEATREWATCH; gRUMBLEs (WVPD, what else?);
UPDATES; Calendar to Dec 22nd; Dec 4th PH NOTES; Ccl Agenda Dec
11th (why can't we even read staff's reply re watercourses or the
Dir/Eng's reply on snow removal???): Quotations
=== THEATREWATCH ===
Well, the name is off-putting but it's rollicking fun.
It's a Municipal "Les Miz" (apologies to Victor Hugo;
btw, make sure you know who Richard Malthus is, but his name is only
mentioned in one line so you might miss the reference).......
Shortage of water, private enterprise, taxation.
Dances, songs; "you have to pay to pee".
So hasten on down to see Urinetown at the Firehall
Arts Ctr (phone 689 0926)
I saw it in NY about three years ago, again last year at the
Firehall, and yet again this past week.
The Vancouver production is at least as good as the NY one.
It's politics. It's Gospel. It's a bit of Jazz. It's
slapstick. It's a love story. It's revolution.
Our own North Shore Jay Brazeau is outstanding, Barbara Barsky's face
is a wonder of facial gymnastics. Denis Simpson is good but not
as smoothly unctuous as 'Senator' Sean Allan was last year.
The play was supposed to end this Saturday, Dec 10th, but (Police)
Officer Lockstock (narrator character) came out after the curtain call
to announce that it was being held over -- tell all friends to come --
to Dec 17th when it wd end...then since out a job he thought he might
apply to be police chief in WV.
:-)
=== gRUMBLES === =
WVPD, what
else???
WVPD Bd Mtg on Thursday Dec 7th, Chief Armstrong absent.
The Mayor, in the VSun said the Chief was in his probationary period,
a year, and that there'd been a mtg with him in the summer wrt
improvements they wanted. Many comments made reinforcing
confidence in the WV police.
Police boardroom crowded with media, moving remarks by Squamish,
First Nations, attending to speak: "We respect that man, we
love that man. Please let him go in dignity. " {Tears}
In answer to questions from G: complaints of service and policy go to
Police Bd, of trust and discipline straight to prov. To my
question b/c not clear on process as to when the Bd saw the Alford
report, before going to the prov or after, the Mayor said "no
comment".
More about this mtg in next issue. Perhaps NSNews was not
at the Police Bd mtg b/c their article in Dec 10 issue about policing
improvements on the reserve had absolutely no reference to the Chief
even though the six FN in attendance, all praise for Chief
Armstrong.
Clearly there's lot more to this story than
we can even guess. As I mused in a previous issue, best to hold
comment until we see the results of the investigations.
Speculation is unhealthy, as they say, but it's strange at first there
was no reason for the termination, then that improvements weren't
made, but that hardly was reassuring. Raises many questions:
quite apart from not exactly bolstering the Police Board's judgement
in choosing a Police Chief (cd claim surprised by someone from
elsewhere who misrepresented his credentials and abilities but hardly
by someone with about 30 years' service in the WV Police already), but
also how tempting it will be for someone else to take the position
given such treatment.
You've heard of the tip of the
iceberg--
however
this is more like the African
expression:
the
ears of the hippo...........
=== UPDATES and DEADLINES ===
*** Community
Engagement - Volunteers Wanted
West Vancouver has
expanded how it seeks advice, and taps into the expertise of residents
wishing to work on council policies and projects. As community leaders
and volunteers, we value your time and have adapted our structure to
better meet your ability to contribute.
Working groups on
specific issues, each with a Councillor and staff lead, will ensure
priorities identified by Council will receive focused attention,
resulting in real progress in 2007/2008.
If you are a West
Vancouver resident and would like to volunteer to serve on a board,
standing committee or working group, opportunities are currently
available in the following areas:
Working
Groups
*
Heritage Strategic Implementation Working Group
*
Environmental Strategy Implementation Working Group
* Arts and
Culture Strategy Implementation Working Group
*
Community Grants/North Shore Social Services Review Working
Group
* Rodgers
Creek Area Plan Working Group
*
Ambleside Master Plan Working Group
* Housing
Dialogue and Neighbourhood Character Working Group
Standing Committees
*
Finance and Audit Committee
* Design
Review Committee
Local Boards
* West
Vancouver Memorial Library Board
* Board
of Variance
An Information Sheet and Application Form are available in the
Legislative Services Department at Municipal Hall.
Call 604-925-7004 for more information. Applicants are requested to
mail, fax, or deliver completed applications, with a brief personal
resume, to the Legislative Services Department, or e-mail
to
committees@westvancouver.ca
Apply by 4:30
p.m. Friday, January 5th, 2007
*** JOIN THE BC GOVT'S CONVERSATION ON
HEALTH
Did You Know?
=B7 Right
now, health care counts for 42 cents out of every dollar in the
provincial budget.
=B7 As
pressures on the health system continue to increase, that number could
grow to 70 cents out of every dollar by 2017.
=B7 The
health care budget has grown by over $2.3 billion over the last five
years alone.
=B7 It
costs about $35 million to operate the province's health care system
for a single day.
=B7
Pharmacare expenses have increased by 149.1 per cent since 1993, and
are expected to continue climbing as our population ages and new
advancements are made.
=B7 By
2030, nearly a quarter of B.C.'s population will be over 65.
=B7 Visits
to emergency rooms in B.C. increased 5.53 per cent between 2002-2004,
while the population increase was only 1.97 per cent.
Call the toll-free phone line and give your input,
1-866-884-2055
Call or visit your MLA's office.
Mail a letter to the Ministry of Health, 5-3, 1515 Blanshard St.,
Victoria , B.C., V8W 3C8
=== CALENDAR to Dec 22nd
===
+++ SPECIAL DAYS:
December 7th is the Feast Day of St. Ambrose (patron saint of
beekeepers)
December 10th is International Human Rights Day (some info
on this, next issue)
+++ ONGOING:
* Christmas Trees on sale by Scouts from Dec 1st at
Clyde and Marine Drive
*** Festival of Lights
*** December 2 to January 2 in =
;
Dundarave Park - Beach House Restaurant
* Current Exhibit at GLH/WV Museum: Winston Elliott of
WV - past and paintings, retrospective
* FBG - GREAT STUFF! -- their Christmas gift sale
* AT THE WV MEMORIAL
LIBRARY:
In The Gallery - December 1 - 31
-- The Art of Books and
Printing
What better place to appreciate the beauty
of the book? This month we celebrate The Art of Books and
Printing with a special exhibition of works from local book
designers, binders, artists, and illustrators.
=== Saturday Dec 9th -- 8am, repeating at 5pm
Tune in to Constituency
Report with MLA Ralph Sultan for the latest news and views
on West Vancouver-Capilano and the BC government on Shaw Cable TV.
Get the latest updates on:
- The Health Committee's report
(chaired by Ralph) on reducing childhood obesity
- The new emergency-ward facilities at
Lions Gate Hospital
- The opening of Wolverine coal mine in
Tumbler Ridge
- The opening of the Kiwanis seniors'
assisted living home
- Outlawing compulsory
retirement
- Ralph's report to Attorney General
Wally Oppal on BC securities regulatory reform
- Economic milestones under the BC
Liberals
For more information on the West
Vancouver-Capilano Constituency, check out the Ralph Sultan
Report: www.ralphsultan.com
=== Sunday Dec 10th
~ 2pm ~ Noelle, Concert with the Peter vander Horst Trio and
seven female vocalists at St Francis in the Wood Anglican Church (See
Dec 14 too)
~ 7:30pm ~ WV Youth Band at Kay Meek Ctr
~ 7:30pm ~ The Jubilate! Chamber Choir conducted by Scott Goble
and accompanied by Ya-Wen Wang will present "Joyeux Noel", a
programme of French and French-Canadian Christmas Music at the WV
Presbyterian Church. Tix available at the door: $15;
Srs/students $10.
=== Monday Dec 11th
~ 4pm ~ Cmnty Engagement Cmte at M Hall [CANCELLED]
=== Tuesday Dec 12th
~ noon deadline to reserve for Chamber Christmas Party on
15th.
~ 5 - 7pm ~ Finance and Audit Cmte
~ 7pm ~ The Magic of Christmas at KMC. Featuring:
Danny Balkwill, Jasmine Bharucha, Lauren Bowler, Joani Bye, Monique
Creber, Steve Maddock, David Steele, Edith Wallace, with The Michael
Creber Band, Vanleena Dance Academy, The CM Singers and
performers from: Mulgrave and Collingwood Schools. All
proceeds from the show will be donated to UNICEF and the Family
Services of the North Shore Christmas Bureau. "We are proud
to announce that last year's show raised more than $8,000 for our
beneficiaries. Help us surpass that goal this year!The Magic of
Christmas is a production of Creber Music Corporation."
=== Dec 12 and 14 Winter Harp at Cap College
=== Wednesday Dec 13th
~ 7pm - 9pm ~ Library Bd mtg in Peters Room, WVML
Dec 13, 14, 15, and 16 at 8pm -- CHRISTMAS NUTS (The
Sequel) at the Jericho Arts Ctr
Featuring the unforgettable FULL MONTY!
And: The Durante Brothers - Cirque du Silly - Comrad Olga - Sgt.
Renfrew (Of the North West Mounted Police)- 3 Tenors - Cilly Dijon -
The Full Monty - Christmas Bingo and Meat Draw - Celebrity Guests, too
famous to mention
Starring Leigh Richards, Ray Soden, Paul Kloegman, Dave Turner,
Jane Soden, Ginger Berglund, Carmen Falconer, Dave Campbell, Simon
Roberts, Steve Grigg, Michael Hart, Jason Hilliard and VIP guest
performers.
Bar, Snacks and Refreshments; Cabaret and bleacher Seating
Tickets $15, www.jerichoartscentre.com or 604-224-8007, Extn.
3
=== Thursday Dec 14th
~ 4:30 - 7:30pm ~ DAC [moved from Dec 7th]
~ 7pm ~ free; talk by Stephen Aberle (with Jews for a Just
Peace), just back from a tour of the West Bank, speaks on ways to
support Palestinian and Israeli peace and justice groups.
Rhizome Cafe, 317 East Broadway
~ 7:30pm ~ Noelle, Concert with the Peter vander Horst
Trio and seven female vocalists at St Stephen's Anglican
=== Friday Dec 15th
Chamber Christmas Party at
Capilano Golf and Country Club; details in last issue.
New info: Your festive evening will include a
sumptuous festive buffet, a glass of white or red wine with dinner,
live music by the TJ Trio, dancing, a visit from Saint Nick, and a
Silent Auction. Partial proceeds from the auction will be going to the
Chamber's Capilano College scholarship.
=== Saturday Dec 16th
~ 4pm and 7:30pm ~ A Traditional Christmas -- VSO at
KMC
Ken Hsieh - Conductor; Christopher Gaze - Host; Jennifer Farrell
- Soprano; John Arsenault - Tenor
The Lower Mainland's most beloved Christmas music Holiday
Tradition! This season the VSO's dynamic young conductor Ken Hsieh
leads the orchestra in a celebration of the holiday spirit, with
carols, heart-warming music traditionally associated with Christmas,
and plenty of audience sing-a-longs! Vancouver's very own Bard,
Christopher Gaze, narrates. Phone VSO at 604-876-3434 or
Ticketmaster at 604-280-3311.
=== Sunday Dec 17th
~ 2:30pm ~ THE PACIFIC BAROQUE ORCHESTRA presents
VIVALDI'S "THE FOUR SEASONS"
with guest and leader & violin soloist LUCINDA MOON at
WV United Church
Tickets at the door or by phone 604 215 0406; Adult $28; Senior
$23; Student $12; Youth (19 and under) free
=== Tuesday Dec 19th
~ 10:30am - 12:30pm ~ In Peters Room at Library: Readers'
Cafe - Join Joe Ronsley for a reading and discussion of
James Joyce's "Ulysses". Please bring your own
copy of the book.
=== Thursday Dec 21st
~ 5 - 7pm ~ NSACDI mtg at CNV M Hall
ALSO at the KMC:
Aladdin - The Family Musical Panto -- Thursday, December
21 through Saturday, January 6
Laugh out loud here, split a gut until you shed a tear, cheer and
jeer, shout out things like "he went that way!" and
"watch out, there's a stranger behind you!" Groan and moan,
hiss and boo, too.
The excitement of attending a traditional British panto is a
unique wonder to experience, but this spectacle begins when you enter
the lobby! The Kay Meek Centre lobby will be transformed into a
timeless storybook miracle with many surprises to delight the young
(and young at heart) before the show begins. You will walk into the
story, and be entertained royally from the moment you arrive.
Kids six and under are just $10, which makes it a terrific annual
event for the whole family. Glorious, colourful, spectacular sets with
a big cast, music, special effects and magic bring a unique
experience, which everyone - from tots to seniors - will
appreciate.
=== Friday Dec 22nd
~ 10:30am - 12:30pm ~ In the Peters room at the
Library: Philosopher's Cafe - What would you
give to the world? If you were in charge (a modern-day Santa)
how would you distribute almost 3 billion dollars a year?
~ M Hall closes at noon
....................NEXT CCL
MTG (Dec 18 then) JANUARY 8th ....................
=== PUBLIC HEARING NOTES Dec 4th=
=== 7pm at Kay Meek Ctr
The PH probably started at 7pm but I
didn't arrive until about 7:30 just as Geri Boyle was finishing her
presentation. Shaw did not tape the mtg (or broadcast it), said
they didn't off-site. The mtg is not on the DWV website, the
much vaunted streaming. There is no videotape in the Library.
Such an major issue in WV and less information available for the
public than usual.
Is there a new definition of
'openness', and 'transparency'?
...
2. [Legal Description in previous
issue]
Purpose:
To provide for redevelopment of the
affected lands to a mix of single-family, two-family, cluster
housing and apartment uses with a total maximum floor area of 508,000
sq. ft. in a maximum of 349 dwelling units. Civic use
and uses customarily incidental to the permitted uses are
included.
Proposed Zoning Bylaw
Amendment:
To create the Comprehensive Development One
(CD1) Zone and rezone the Affected Lands (as defined above) from R.S.5
Single Family Zone 5 and M.U.3 Multiple Use Zone 3 to Comprehensive
Development One (CD1) Zone
The following reports
provided:
(a) Report from the Director of
Planning, Lands and Permits dated November 27, 2006 re Community
Benefits Associated with the Rezoning of Millennium Evelyn Drive
Planning Area Properties;
(b) Report from the Manager of
Community Planning dated November 13, 2006 re Evelyn Drive Official
Community Plan Bylaw No. 4360, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 4492, 2006
and Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 1968, Amendment Bylaw No. 4493, 2006
(received by Council at its November 14, 2006 meeting);
(c) Report from the
Manager of Community Planning dated November 6, 2006 re Evelyn Drive
Area Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment Bylaws (received by
Council at its November 6, 2006 meeting);
(d) Report from the Spaxman
Consulting Group dated June 16, 2006 re Evelyn Drive Area Plan Final
Report; and
(e) Correspondence.
The Municipal Clerk will note written
submissions received for the December 04, 2006 Public Hearing
with respect to the proposed bylaw amendments.
3. PUBLIC INPUT
Transcript from 7:30; end of Geri Boyle's presentation
PLEASE NOTE
This is done on a best-efforts basis; I typed sitting at
the very back (laptop plugged in) as ppl spoke so tried to get points
down 'in real time' as they say and rather difficult (spelling of
names has to be a best-guess basis!) especially with a lot of numbers
and figures (and impossible if someone comes by and asks me a
question!). You are most welcome to send clarifications, more
information/details, etc to EditorWVM@westvan.org to update/correct
these notes.
> Hank Jasper,
Millennium: Cost $70m so far; 30%
reduction on FAR; 55% reduction in
units; $2.5M to the arts; City of Vanc rental w/ bonus
density
319 units is below .70 [from
1.0FAR]
paying DCCs;
Ev Dr currently generating $260K increase to $2M a year
some say cmnty ben not enough,
but based on ... $185sf, more than $145
waterfront per sqft for Olympic Village
started seven years ago; reduced by 50%
proud Edgewater; want EvDr to be the place to live for all age
groups
> S. Malek: live in WV [my
cmnty]
Dundarave;
Park Devt sustainable region; aware
midrise at SFU named by Cdn Homebuilders
Assn award [named other awards]
> Man (whose name I didn't
catch): Kings Ave lived here for 50 yrs
[problem/questioning] method of
notification; I don't read the NSN, I use
it for lighting fires; talked to ppl and
didn't know [about this]
impressed with Millennium but really
concerned about the traffic
there was a referendum 20 yrs ago, devt
defeated; but Ccl had no choice, Ccl was obliged to build
{NO NO NO NO NO NO!
and I refer to it briefly later when I speak b/c that's not
exactly the case and I cdn't let that stand unchallenged. Here's
more of the story.
It is true there was a referendum in 1988 to build
the twin towers at 320 Taylor Way, it is true it failed, and it is
true Ccl approved they be built in spite of the referendum result.
Those elected (I was one) campaigned NO. They all voted yes
except me. It was not true they had no choice, some told ppl
they had no choice, but indeed they did have a choice, they went
against the results of the referendum. Some even said that there
already was a contract but I found out that was not so. It is
also important to note that it wasn't a NIMBY thing either -- the
referendum failed across the Municipality, not just in the immediate
area. That was my first major case of disillusionment with
politics.
I've only missed about ten ccl mtgs since
1988.
Why do I spend time attending and recording mtgs? B/c
sometimes some politicians, staff, advocates, developers, even
residents, do not tell the truth or the whole truth. The media
rarely has time or space to report every issue in
depth.
So how can a voter inform himself?
Whom to believe?
Who's telling the truth?
Who's spinning?
Almost impossible -- a voter doesn't
have much time and doesn't know where to turn, how to find out. -- to
tell.
Hence, Dear Reader, my
newsletter.
Yes, it's a partial transcript and
I've been told I shd hv more opinion. I want you, the
voter, to make up your own mind once you have the information.
My role is to set the record straight, point out what's not true,
provide background, context, choices.
That's my dedication to my cmnty and
democracy.
It's nearly a full-time job to attend
mtgs and write the weekly newsletter -- as you know for no
remuneration.
For those who have neither fax nor
email (you can subscribe either way), a number are printed (costs me
about $500 a month and that doesn't include my time or my company's
staff's time).
We have a democratic govt -- our
fathers and grandfathers fought and risked their lives in WW1 and WW2;
there are many countries where ppl are still having to risk their
lives and fight for their independence and their country -- we only
have to fight to try to keep ours, to make our govt accountable and
responsible. How sad most ppl don't become informed. How
very sad only about 30% vote -- and naturally a sizable proportion are
voting for ppl who will do what they want or are promised, whether a
devt, a subsidy for a hobby/facility/sport/whatever, or some sort of
favour or favourable help for their pet project.
Don't blame the politicians for
what's happening in WV, BC, or Canada.
You chose them.
It's called responsible
govt.
Gloomily, I must say that some ppl
are appalled when I tell them they're responsible and want to shoot
the messenger.
I'll duck now.}
traffic prob, don't think
addressed
what about me and my nbrs, [we cd
decide to] tear down our houses and build multifamily
whose idea was it to come up with
this?
> didn't catch this name
either: lived there since 1955; fully support
> Bob Rennie (don't think
he mentioned he's the realtor who will be selling the units): new
landowner in WV not residing here yet
> lady, didn't hear name
clearly: lived in Ev Dr area for17 years; in favour
> Mr Bailey: schedule C
of plan; recital of qualities
of the bldg
shd be opp for cmnty to make
recommendations to the plans as finally rendered and reviewed by the
Design Panel; plans
modified; cardinal
importance that the public hv an opp to participate even though bylaw
passed; Section
219
Geri Boyle: involves
notification; master
plan must be acceptable to Ccl/District
opp to review plans before Ccl
finally accepts them
Bailey: 416 no ref to sidewalks
or fire sprinklers -- inadvertent or I missed?
GB: no need to
specify
Bailey: p6; astounded 56 units contingent on schedule
of vehicle use before anything cd be built
GB: rationale was traffic
generation; working with traffic consultant
info received by Spaxman; if
over 350 units need two exits; so that's why specified; it is enforceable
Bailey: concerned 1.2 veh trips
per fam in what period, what circs? 0.6 per apt unit,
meaningless; surprised wd
appear
> Don Pekovich:
describe how all of WV can benefit from this devt; up the hill group of naysayers
> Gordon Ward-Hall: v
much against bylaws presented in 2005 but in favour of those set now,
basically those of Ray Spaxman; conform to H2 of OCP; benefits commensurate
[however] clause
106; allows minor variations of
two add'l storeys, represents 66%, not minor
above envelope, realize limited,
intent more latitude in design but these residents to the north no
longer have confidence in Ccl or staff b/c do not feel their need
sufficiently considered in 2005, only rejected b/c of the efforts of these
residents
shd be noted height to protect
view and privacy; variation wd
invalidate concept, in contravention of the OCP, create
uncertainty
in favour of proposed except for
variation two, not clause 36
> Man (didn't catch name;
think it's Duncan Holmes): breaking news -- Duncan Holmes,
thought solved Ev Dr
now living in Tsawwassen will
keep coming back for stamp of approval.....
in support...
> Joseph Cantafio:
eight-yr hist on site; live on Cant
diff with Spaxman [shd be
more]
> Mike Talik: live on
Mathers, support
> Mr Holubitzky:
support
> Frank Musson: live at
Westport Place 35 to 40 years; in support
assembly of a site 22 acres close
to core of WV, unique opportunity; social and cmnty
benefits
whereas Deer Ridge and
Stonecliffe far away -- need vehicle
>>>[not sure who;
probably someone who lived on Ev Dr]
the traffic????: hear
complaints about devt and how affected
my life has been
hijacked; rats,...
self-imposed exile in
Woodcroft
>>> Man on Keith Rd also
concerned about traffic, westbound
...few meters away from Ev fDr,
17 years; spoken twice
...
Option C does not stand up to
scrutiny
highly restrictive; it'll result
in a lesser vision, I have my own
last two three years
overkill
nothing to enhance our quality of
life
still is time for a demonstration
of civic leadership in a positive manner
refinements to make project
better
read p 18 of Spaxman report --
higher density with second access
designed it in mind some years
ago and is feasible and possibly even with resident there
raise and refine suffocating
blanket on the site -- to control height across mtnside, a
straitjacket
no place in contemporary
devts
arbitrary split along site, new
and duplexes are wedged between six or more midrise apts
view unsightly areas of Pk
Royal
> Frank Rutter: saw
interview on Shaw of all three mayors, not all had time to
answer
city and district -- what are we
doing in WV
affordable housing for seniors
thought wd be the core of Ev Dr and that wd be a cmnty
benefit
shd include completely
underground wiring
all residents affected --
there will be hirises despite designation as low rise for devpr who
had presumptuously bought prop before zoning; cd happen anywhere in WV
traffic not adequately
addressed
>>> another
person:
reject exclusionary
vision; densify an area close
to transportation, amenities, shopping mall
> Keith Pople: I and
three others as mbrs of the Ev Dr G Cmte wd like to see devt but we prefer a lower density
than 350 recmded by Ray Spaxman
at most 255
major increase, allows more
greenspace
traffic into and out of and
within is a major consideration, rmbr traffic consultant said 350 is
the max that can be accommodated, presently proposed
want to see an optimum, quality,
250 if looking at it from a traffic standpoint
amendments suggest:
- underground
wiring
- offstreet parking ratio,
1 for sgl and 2 for fam shd be increased
21st and Gordon devt had two per
dwelling and space for visiotors
my house about three blocks away
12th and Clyde -- speeding to TWay
three years ago a speeding
automobile just east of 13th, struck and injured my next door nbr's
nanny, she is still not able to work
traffic increase will be
proportional to ppl in area
hope benefits will be used to
improve the traffic situation in our and adj nbrhds
restrict to 255 to
300
> Vicky Goldren: lived
in nbrhd 15 years and WV for many years
two concerns
traffic issue of concern to many
on Sentinel Hill
all on a hill, we idle and
brake
can we exit further to the west?
possible?
most pressing issue is the vacant
props as we walk the village walk, rather eerie,
threatening
hope homes will be dealt with
forthwith
work with Min of Transp and get
on with dealing with TWay
> Roff
Johannson: live
near
first issue, separate general
discussion of cmnty benefits
only just reviewed it and have
serious reservations -- consider splitting off
not nec tied to this
project
has broad applic needs more
strenuous review than here
lack of control in bylaw
concerns me
hoped to see height referenced
in bylaw
glass box cd be pierced, see
it somewhat flawed
impact on our traffic
bottleneck
appeared before you in March
as ADRA asked for a traffic study and don't think sufficiently
addressed it's Dec and still don't have one
gridlock at TWay and
MDr
studies say won't add to gridlock
but prob'ly true, that much longer and further up the
hill
want to add 349 [units] within a
block of MDr
Sq Nation cd put 15000 ppl
just south of this intersection; traffic plan, pls; bad enough, Victoria will move in and solve
it
not responsible
really important; issue of dealing with transp is enormously
difficult
you have my sympathy
devprs -- govt might listen to
them rather than us
delay devts until roads,
comments to Victoria to get them to move
asking for a moratorium on
projects larger than sgl-fam homes until some relief on
TWay
> Tracy McTavish:
bit disturbing to listen to all these self-appointed traffic
engineers
difficult to listen to armchair
engrs; lived here for 25 years, wish they have the opp in future to
live here; prices rising, can't; my mother retired, sold her home and
left District
wholeheartedly
support; move
forward; move into 21st century
-- and density is not a bad word
> Steve Fitzpatrick:
lived 29yrs on Piccadilly
v difficult for longtime
residents who want to leave gardening behind
no choice
son can't afford to live here,
Millennium's mixed use provides certainty/opp
increased density =
affordability
> Shahid Farris: from,
Bby: Dr Hani Farris currently overseas
grew up in WV on Keith Rd, went
to Hillside, WV Secondary
1996 resided overseas, attending
UBC; lived in dormitory
cd no longer afford return to
WV; worked with
bank
married two chn; next three years when my daughter reaches
six can return to WV
coming back to WV, not able to
with current lack of devt
[I work for] a major int'l devpr,
direct competitor to Mllnm; an outstanding devpr,
residential
extremely able to carry out large
devts in a tasteful manner, rec'd many awards
takes the public interest into
account
push for density; to help give
back to cmnties grew up in
to give some sense of
creativity
recommend D and E for the ability
for the architects to have a devt that reflects the envmt
greater spectrum of purchasers
TWay route, on behalf of Hani Farris, one he uses to
commute
see C and D, roughly 160 units -- is there a formula
wd like more clarification wrt the donation, v
unusual
> Geoff Kincaid Smith: Kincaid place [?]
support Ev Dr scheme; Spaxman's gone into it carefully combined
input from many sources
do densification to meet the needs of all sorts of ppl in
cmnty
speaking to friends and nbrs, part of aging demographic, want
other options in WV and not be forced to move to some other area
thought Frank Musson's comments, spoke v well, experienced in
architecture and design
think landscaping, undergrounding, finetuning will make an
outstanding proj and something to be proud of in approach to WV
> Mr Camnabadi [sp?}: here for past 28 to 30 years,
live on Bellevue, sold our home last year; like living there
this is a v unique piece of prop; gateway; the proximity,
distance to shopping
high respect for M Spaxman
affordability
suggest to increase rental units by 70, 30 permanent and the
other 40 be rental for the first five years then devpr have option to
dispose of it
another 50 units for senior citizens, 55+
439 units, within the 508Ksf but by increasing number have
reduced price
might make it more viable
for devpr not be afraid; only issue is the time element
past 2 3 4 yrs
v dangerous scenario, the area, for the nbrhd and time of essence
for dvpr
time ticking
==
[ inaudible] Omabadi???nice???
> man [didn't catch name]: 820 Keith Rd
as requested by the ppl on my left and right, on my mother's
behalf but with shared vision of Ringo Chen, 760 Keith road, mother
770 Keith, 790 and 810
all contiguous, all props Keith except to west
haven't been getting the correspondence from WV wch has led to
misinformation, not get ... owners
five of the eight parcels within the entire parcel area not
owned by Mllnm; virtually ignored by Spaxman
[see on slide]
two higher density, misinformation
stated that Spaxman heard from many, and that they wished to
remain in area and did not support redevt
speaking for the majority; not true that we did not support
redevt, we support a longrange plan with good planning initiatives esp
where our interests not prejudiced
our properties remain identified as sgl fm homes not in our
interest
sev to remain and contribute
if that means we're not permitted to be rezoned for higher
density in future
perhaps in fringe better, not in the core where these
properties are located
had we been asked before, and we haven't, our cluster of props
be designated as townhouse, consistent with E and W of us
a prudent longterm planning initiative
our props will have to look to an OCP rezoning in
future
if will to approve, not acceptable to exempt our props,
designating all the others to highrise
based on ownership, Mllnm, not good planning without regard to
ownership
> Phillip Falls: 770 Eden Place, mbr of EDGC
good progress over the years, everyone definitely wanted redevt,
good and responsible
changed what I was going to say
not democratic, but not a criticism b/c wasn't; it was
Spaxman's decision
all mtgs were open, no surprises
you came to the mtgs you'd find what was said and not
lower density option like Pople
did email Spaxman, final first page recomm wch cmte did not see
until hours [before presented to Ccl]
.74FAR -- we never talked numbers, no agreement; four of us
emailed Spaxman, to Ccl presented as new info; report misrepresents
that
surprise to see those two props, didn't see about giving to
anyone else
wrt roads, Park Royal said no, not going to put one
there
one owner put under great pressure for a road
extra road will mean higher density, with second road, can get
500
Mr Rollo even said numbers were compromised
to eval cmnty benefits but were flawed
traffic analysts came in and same thing; whether you add one,
two, or more, same
high rises; someone wanted definition; went up seven, with eight
storeys; let's be flexible, eight may become ten
always for some redevt; creeping density, not even nec by the
dvpr
found another road
find 40 rental, vote of nonconfidence
affordability -- not discussed at our mtgs b/c we did not
know how to deal with it
what does it mean, and it's a red herring
> Don McTavish: 1037 Leyland St on E, Sentinel
Hill
congrat on high quality for devt, thank Mr Malik and Mr Jasper's
presentation, architects GBL for their excellent work to date
certain cd never find another devpr to match Mllnm's
proposal
awards not been matched by any other devpr in Lower
Mainland
recommend units be increased by 50 to give a cushion against
inflation, aid them to effect a timely completion
traffic probs: I agree it is not a good one (TWay MDr)
how do ppl around the world get around, train, ..... shank's
pony; missed cheapest of all a pedestrian ferry service terminals foot
of 14th and Lawson, Park, West Bay, etc..... Burrard Inlet and
False Creek
surface of Burrard Inlet costs nothing to purchase and
maintain
contact Premier and local MLAs for their support in this
regard
think of the millions of dollars saved if an attempt was made;
the existing roads and overburdened bridge systems
100s of Ms of dollars in land purchase, bridge or tunnel
costs
funding ISSUE
Mayor: do continue
DMcT: our forefathers relied on ferry service
> Paqul XXXX [sp?]: representing architects
section 236 - 103; max av fam size..... cluster housing
apts of 1000sf, 363Ksf for Area B
...leaves 153Ksf for remaining
wd hav to be average of 2700sf????
while intent for smaller, for affordable remaining 50 units
10% under 750sf and remaining allowed av
> Harold Kalke: 103 - 29th St
since 1971 invested my life in urban renewal; spaceship growing;
collective lack of vision
slowly triple bottom line: economic, envtal, comnty
most important land use
to stop sprawl, wd hv preferred higher density
since 1969 [traffic?] less by at least 50%; trend to homebased
biz, 20 to 22%
traffic not a logical constraint
recognize Spaxman and cmte on work
one of my pillars
Mick Jagger said: "you can't always get what you want but
you can get what you need."
basically support
> Brian Walker: 3962 Bayridge Court
letter from ex-chairs of Engg and Design participated in EDGC;
enjoyed our involvement
essential in finding a balanced solution
balance major msg; not possible to please all
brought forward ideas not reflected in final report
suggested densities shd be increased to encourage a variety of
housing choices and ranges
balancing interests so willing to support Option C
Ccl has spent time on this, urge you to move forward; Rosen and
Helliwell; wrt traffic, discussed by EAC examined report and supported
it
350 added at most min impact, three vehicles at peak hour
can be lessened by moving a point of access further west, extends
queuing time
can improve on present plan
in my view the opp to assemble 57 lots, roughly 20 acres of
land in close proximity to commercial, transportation, recreation
amenities, is an opp we will never see again in our cmnty
can't see where we can see a large parcel like this
assembled
approval process shd surely ensure an outstanding devt in its
final form
don't put too much restriction on things; leave devpr to devp
options and if more creative, let that be considered
cmnty has input to that
all sympathize with residents don't want to see their lives
disturbed however it's the important issue for Ccl to do what's right
for cmnty as a whole and rec you support
> Elaine Fonseca: Prez of ADRA
our objective has always been to support controlled growth in our
nbrhds
to protect and preserve our nbrhds
this devt does not do either
oppose ten storeys; too massive and too dense
cd set a precedent for rest of Amb and Dund
ongoing gridlock for years
this devt will proceed, but not as Option C
do we want condos?
last public hearing said loud and clear NO high devt
> Eleanor Thomas: four comments:
concerned about 20ft minor variations, feel certain will impact
my view
in Chambers addressed to Cclr Day, the majority voted for Option
C, I was at that special mtg, the majority did not vote for Option C,
Spaxman did
four did not, the majority of that vote
Cclr Day only 319 units b/c the 30 rental units don't count -- WV
residents? not count?
didn't understand your reasoning but I didn't stay
349 units, can't just drop them off
RD: I wasn't advocating the proposal, just discussing
what I understand 4 favoured B and 5 for C; eventually not
exactly majority
didn't mention 390
ET: 319
RD: 349 altogether of wch 30 on permanent rental
ET: didn't sound like that
RD: 349 of wch 30 rental; was changed
Mayor: thank you
ET: looked like some new speakers, not heard of this before
those rental are market rents
entitlement, I've lived here 39 years and my daughter is 31, I
don't think she's entitled to
almost the richest, wealthiest in Canada and we can't expect
everyone to remain and provide homes for them b/ c WV is not
affordable
> Selena Kai: NV, 30 years old, grew up in WV, most of
my fam lives, St Anthony's volunteer at Inglewood
son a year ago, been following it in NSN and ended up buying a
home in NV b/c more selection
key word is revitalization
Mlnm gives back to the cmnty; their buildings stand out, I am a
realtor, sell downtown cookie cutters but Mlnm puts effort into
it
urge you to look outside the box, for my son's and son's son's
generation, eventually move back into WV
> Kimberly Verdicchio: secy of Sentinel Hill
Homeowners' Assn
not easy walking, no place for seniors walking
density beneficial, you shd be looking out for the preservation
of nbrhds first
2005 we presented a petition of over 400 against
wanted Option B, ready to compromise from sgl fam to B but not to
C
don't think it's going to work with increase in traffic
ev benefit from improvements
undergrounding utilities wd be an asset for Keith
street lighting shd be improved
wd like to see sidewalks on sunny side
don't want them parking on our sidewalks
did our own helium balloon 15 ft and found no view from our first
floor
15ft from natural grade, not mid; shd not do anything to lower or
raise the natural grade
roofs slope downward slope of the hill
makes WV unique, natural beauty and how enhanced
Sentinel Hill also unique, interesting homes into side of the
hill; SE as gateway to WV, can't help recognize it
> Hanson Lu: contributed to WV
> Nicola Follows?
> Beverly Pitman: 2504 Haywood, mbr of EDGC, cmnty at
large
CHAC rep too; their disappointment I had to do, felt we had to
compromise wanted higher than C
to my recollection was a consensus, held for a v short time
policy H2; replacement policy; diversity of housing; will include
rental and accessible
point CHAC wd like to make is that this is a step away from
affordable housing
as a group that advocates for affordability, recommends the
report, 30 adaptable units but don't think it will meet housing
needs
definition of affordable housing: used in a recent GVRD study Mar
2006:
household; housing costs exceed 30% and....
median CMA unit rates at less than 30% of household income
in 2001 the av income of 910 owners fell into this $ 22,705, 785
54... 534 ... in need 29K....
requires an income of $50K to rent a rental rate unit in
WV
to buy a one- or two-bdrom codo wd need $111K and
134K
the 30 units unlikely to be low income rental
an adjustment being made in housing market
51% being provided by nontraditional housing stock
secondary suites and rent to own condos
encourage Ccl to move forward to legalization of secondary
suites
> Fulvio Verdicchio: Prez of Sentinel Hill South
Slope Assn
main concerns already expressed by other speakers
density; not opposed but to density not approp
benefit package related to amt of density, last para of page
3
proposed purchase of 9th St lot $1.85M; are you telling me they'd
pay more for this land?
Mayor: rhetorical? I'll ask Geri Boyle
GB: Mr Nicholls:
SJN: Mlnm has an agreement zoning not proceed until
approved; fair market value
FV: what density?
SJN: before you tonight
FV: some time ago
SJN: incorrect; a week or so ago, but arrangement just arrived
at
FV: not advantageous to leave any stone unturned
two storeys
June 20 2005 Spaxman report p 4; anticipated devt cd include
townhouses and lowrise
ten storeys is not a lowrise
traffic directly related to density; more ppl, more traffic
look at between A and B or C, find an optimal point
we want the area devpd like everywhere else but what's best for
WV
benefit pkg has to be addressed
spoke to Geri Boyle and she mentioned something about the road
and not in Mr Nicholls's benefit pkg -- what about the $9M on the
road?
GB: devpr still resp to building the road, it's a
prerequisite
FV: but you said a benefit; now truth coming out
undergrounding, with power outages everywhere there's
undergrounding
we're the most affluent in the world, we've still got wires
hanging around
let Mllnm build and not take car of roads?
> Susan Strong: not here
> Patti Young: 925 Keith
219 covenant around traffic
master devt plan might entail, cd it entail traffic calming
measures on the plan?
GB: dvpr does have to provide $350K; $50K for study and $300K for
measures; dvpr providing District w/ money
PY: tie those two together; concurrently
GB: can look at that
PY: trying to reach a balance; hasn't been achieved wrt
amenities
really gone sideways
cmnty at large benefiting but balance; have to recog the neg
impact on directly adj props
this devt is in my front yard
will have a neg impact and all the props along Keith Rd;
alleviate that; better balance
one numbers $500K for undergrounding utilities, Nicholls
$1M
for the city to take money in cash without for nbrhd not fair
play
unfortunate
> Helen Galas: quibble about hotwater tank in a new
swimming pool?
ppl don't see benefit to cmnty
sgl fam housing or a duplex; they become triplexes and
fourplexes
definition of two lodges [turns out think she means
lodgers]
flyer came to door on Folkestone Way, no affordable housing, ev
house over $1M
when I started $500K to $1M to penthouse
density creates more affordable housing
our Lib MP Blair Wilson suggested to have 100,000 more
immigrants
Mayor: focus on Ev Dr
HG: Whistler and WV needs more ppl
not allowing ppl, not making ppl possible to live but to drive
from Abbotsford and Mission they're clogging up the roads not the ppl
on Ev Dr
not even a bus stop at Salmon House
this is best location for mutli fam and affordable housing
[bizarrely, here, the Mayor calls on Ray Spaxman even
though he's the next item on the agenda; not first time speaking rules
altered but an explanation ought to have been given either by Mayor or
MClk.}
> Ray Spaxman: 2144 Nelson, lived there for 16
years
an architect and a planner, proj leader, chair of cmte; my
recommended plan is basis; wd like to go somewhere diff
content and process rather than plan itself; wch someone wd read
some of the reports, all available to be read
world beginning to come to realize urgency of dealing with
climate change; ev single one of us can do something about it; urgent
need, sustainability is key; esp near public amenities
livability of places -- Ev Dr is going to redevp, give up
being afraid and rejoice
some of the most responsible devprs in the world
aware of diverse values
set up the GC, thought it did quite well, find a midpoint and
ppl agree
not satisfy those who don't want any devt and others want
more
some claim not consensus but we did we did we did
some came with the same point of view from beginning
continuing barrage of disagreement
only course is never to give an inch; to keep hammering away
at Ccl; felt force of those who come to object
system carefully designed by Ccl to be thorough, open; not be
overwhelmed by noise
looking for leadership; [don't] deny the value of setting up a
cmte, [wd] send a msg to future guidance cmtes they may be wasting
their time
pro active and decisive, these bylaws properly represent
[report]
> David Thomas (realtor): 533 Monteverdi Process,
support
right process in right location
provide some statistics: [if you want in WV an] attached home,
only have a choice of 100
townhouse, only 22 av
within walking distance of shopping is 3
blend of housing this proj also in right location
Mick Jagger was quoted; -- Bob Dylan said everybody's got
to serve somebody
Mlnm has made every attempt to do that
landscape not a wall of bldgs, rather it's environmental,
walkways and paths and parks
so done ev they cd; look forward to its success
> Maggie Pappas: have office on Clyde Ave, three
quietly constructed
own 1143 house two blocks
founding chairman of Arts Ctr Trust
resp for building KMC tonight, orig resisted and greatly
feared
support to bring this devt to quick
centrally located, can ill afford to ruminate for years and
years
over supplied with sgl fam and under supplied with multi
fam
tired drab and unappealing; young couples and downsizing snrs
cannot afford
public transit to work
need Ev Dr to secure sustainable living standards for our
cmnty
change is constant
vibrant and alive, flexible
rigidity; can't afford to remain stuck ... taxes under
$500
can return was wasteful of public's time; move on and accept this
devt
> CR, Your Editor:
CORRECTION to speaker's earlier statement--
Before my comments on Ev Dr, I'd like to correct/clarify what
the first speaker said. He was right that the referendum on 320
Taylor Way (the Twin Towers), but he was not true that Ccl didn't
have a choice [as some tried to claim]. They did. Just as
you, Ccl, do tonight; you have a choice.
FIRST of all, thanks and appreciation to Ccl, staff, cmte
mbrs, applicant, and residents for their efforts, time, and
perseverance.
Whether B or C or in between, pls ensure the province has
improved this corridor (a report was supposed to have been revealed in
November). TWay and MDr has the highest accident rate in WV.
Do we want 11th as an alternate and [have to be maintained] at our
[WV] expense?
Devt, whether Ev Dr or above the Upper Levels, any increase
will affect us all -- pls PLAN, don't just react. Whatever
your decision, taking into consideration the best interests of WV
residents, PLEASE PLAN, STAGE, PHASE for any devt.
Of course v pleased uplift now included in your calculations
-- I've been advocating this for over ten years. I have had time
for a second opinion wrt to estimates [the
figures/assessments/appraisals by staff] but as to cmnty benefits
[CBs], instead of a choice between 50 and 75% in return given in
staff report, shd be 66%, the min Vancouver gets. If $10M
uplift, [we shd get] $6M. Not sure I agree with $350K traffic
study and calming is a benefit to the cmnty rather than viewed as
mitigation for this devt.
The staff memo has $2.5M cash to a Millennium Charity Fdn,
[but earlier] Mr Jasper said for arts and culture. Quite apart
from my opinion it shd be more, who decides where, when, how much, to
whom? Millennium? staff? Ccl?
There's no mention of retention of the heritage house there
where King George and Queen Elizabeth had tea in 1939. [Had
appeared in earlier reports.]
It is possible to pass this bylaw while putting an increase on
the CBs [not just dollar amount] with details to be decided and
confirmed after further consultation.
IN SUMMARY, keeping in mind housing choice/options and
tasteful, use your judgement what's most desirable for this entrance;
plan, inform, set CB amount, get public input [before final
decision].
> Amir (?): lived in four countries; intention to
continue to live here
support Spaxman report most likely remain or reluctance seek
another cmnty
> Casdamakai (?); Bellevue, 27 years here
many views, some not expert
you've chosen the expertise of one of the most
known Mr Spaxman for past 21 years; i'm a devpr
[Mayor asked for anyone else and if no one, those coming back a
second time.]
> Mr Bailey: will write
> Kimberly Verdicchio: concerned with look of WV;
undergrounding necessity
> Fulvio Verdicchio: refer to Mr Spaxman's report
concept of livability; residents prefer 255 and .55 FSR to
preserve livability
Mayor: anyone else want to speak
RD: heard 46 speakers tonight
move we close it
Mayor: if further reports or questions required, we can't
close
Bailey: the letter I proposed
Mayor: expediency
Bailey: matter of drafting
Mayor: we now have a motion on the floor
Bailey; there are two or three changes
alluded to 56 units certain quality
Mayor; now, we'd appreciate it
Bailey: 56 units granted conditional upon vehicle use
improperly drawn, doesn't make any sense
104.04, and 05 asking why total devt a reason as density 145K and
300Ksf as density
01, give .35 and then you refer to after exemptions area A shall
be increased to 145sf, that's not density that's max buildable
area
had trouble what density actually is, got calculator;
mathematical quadriplegic, think you shd address this
SJN; put upper limit so wdn't be ambiguity in bylaw; way of
controlling density
suggest staff report to clarify this
Bailey; why can't build apts till [rentals?] built?
GB; to make sure housing variety
4. CONCLUDING REMARKS BY RAY
SPAXMAN (Spaxman Consulting Group)
{not even referred to! Mayor called on him earlier
before public input concluded!}
5. CLOSURE OR
ADJOURNMENT OF PUBLIC HEARING
RECOMMENDED: THAT...the Public
Hearing be closed.
OR
If Council wishes a further staff
report, then:
RECOMMENDED: THAT Staff report back ...
and that the Public Hearing be adjourned to.....
RD: move all written and verbal submissions be rec'd and PH
closed
{...and so, amazingly, the PH was closed despite expressed
interest in reports and questions to be answered. Was this
legislation by exhaustion??? Well, Ev Dr did not come back on
Dec 11, maybe it will on the add'l sp ccl mtg Dec 18 -- but they need
that one anyway b/c utility rates must be passed by end of year and
they haven't appeared yet.}
________________.
Dear Readers, please note members of
Council are not permitted to receive further submissions once the
Public Hearing is closed.
=== CCL A=
GENDA
Dec 11th ===
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
2.1 November 20, 2006 Regular Council Meeting Minutes;
2.2 November 27, 2006 Committee of the Whole Minutes; and
2.3 November 27, 2006 Regular Council Meeting Minutes.
DELEGATIONS
3. Captain G.
Houston; L. Lindhal, Vice President Corporate Services; D. Wilson,
Manager Government Relations, and L. Strand, Communications Advisor -
Project Development Corporate Communications & Public Affairs,
Vancouver Port Authority, regarding "Toward a Sustainable
Port"
RECOMMENDED:... be received.
REPORTS
4. Old Growth
Conservancy - Update on Society ... be received for
information.
5.
Reconsideration of Alteration Permit 06?025 (4769 The Highway)
(File: 1010?20?05?026)
RECOMMENDED: THAT the Municipal Clerk give notice that
Alteration Permit Application No. 05?026 (4769 The Highway -
Revised), which would provide for a new single-family home with
variances to minimum and combined Side Yard for the detached garage,
will be re-considered at the meeting of Council on Monday,
January 08, 2007.
6. Yard Waste
and Mixed Wood Waste Recycling Services Contract Amendment
RECOMMENDED: THAT:
1. Council endorse
amendment of the municipal cost sharing formula in the Yard Waste and
Mixed Wood Waste Recycling Services Contract between the three North
Shore municipalities and the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage
District (GVS&DD) as described in this report.
2. Council authorize
the Mayor and Clerk to sign and seal the attached Amending Agreement
between the District of West Vancouver and the GVS&DD.
7. Sewer
Utility Rates for 2007 - Sewer and Drainage Utility Fee Amendment
Bylaw
RECOMMENDED: THAT
1. Sewerage and
Drainage rates for the year 2007 be increased by eleven [per cent]
(11%) to all categories of users, applied with rounding to the net of
discount amount;
2. "Sewer and
Drainage Utility Fee Bylaw No. 3749, 1992, Amendment Bylaw No. 4494,
2006" be introduced and read a first, second and third time;
and
3. Residents be
encouraged to comment on the rates proposed in the bylaw prior to its
adoption on December 18, 2006.
{yeah, right; when amendments only made at second reading
and this is all three!}
8. Water
Utility Rates for 2007 - Waterworks Regulation Bylaw No. 4490,
2006
RECOMMENDED: THAT
1. Water user rates
for the year 2007 be on a fully metered user-pay basis, and that the
former flat rate regime be terminated;
2. Water user rates
for 2007 be approved at amounts set out in the schedules to Waterworks
Regulation Bylaw No. 4490, 2006 as attached;
3. "Waterworks
Regulation Bylaw No. 4490, 2006" be introduced and read a first,
second and third time; and
4. Residents be
encouraged to comment on the rates proposed in the bylaw prior to its
adoption on December 18, 2006.
{Again, being treated as fait accompli, virtually accepted
without question since all three readings recommended. And, in
case you're unaware, after third reading passed, must be a day at
least gap before adoption.}
9. Appointments
to GVRD (File: 0120-04/0185-02) -- Recommendation to be
provided.
10. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
REPORTS FOR CONSENT AGENDA
11. Development Variance
Permit Application 06?055 (1278 Chartwell Drive)
...received for consideration on Monday, January 8, 2007.
12. Development Variance
Permit Application 06?048 (2650 Nelson Avenue) No. 06-048 (2650
...be received for consideration on Monday, January 8, 2007.
CORRESPONDENCE LIST FOR CONSENT AGENDA
13. Correspondence
List {NB: No links; cannot see/read as previously except for
13.4}
13.1 [Request for
Delegations?] No items
Action Required
13.2
D. Thomas, Commercial Leasing and Sales, Sotheby's International
Realty, regarding 503 13th Street
Referred to
Director of Planning, Lands & Permits for consideration and
response.
13.3
K. McRae, Mayor, City of Port Alberni, November 21, 2006, regarding
Martin Mars Water Bombers
Referred to
Mayor and Council for consideration and response.
No Action Required (receipt only)
13.4
Committee and Board Meeting Minutes
(a) West Vancouver
Memorial Library Board Minutes, October 18, 2006
(b) North Shore
Family Court and Youth Justice Committee Minutes, October 19,
2006
13.5
D. Bryden, November 10, 2006, regarding Houses on Lawson Avenue
(File: 2415?02?01)
13.6
M. M. Gibbs, December 01, 2006, regarding snow removal
(File: 1785?05)
13.7
E. James, November 28, 2006, regarding snow removal and sidewalk
salting
13.8
L. E. Jackson, Chair, GVRD Board, November 20, 2006, regarding
December 02, 2006 Council of Councils Meeting to Discuss
Affordable Housing (File: 0185?34/2630?014)
Previously
distributed due to timing of event.
13.9
K. Glynn-Morris, Chair, North Shore Family Court and Youth Justice
Committee regarding North Shore Youth Safe House Task Force
(File: 0115?20?NSFC1)
13.10 L.
Reynolds, Administration Manager, North Shore Crisis Services Society,
November 14, 2006, regarding Society's Annual Report
(File: 0055?20?NSCS1)
13.11 J.
Weinhaupl, November 16, 2006, regarding large arbutus tree
(File: 2190?01)
13.12 F.
Leonard, Chair, Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia
(MFABC), November 14, 2006, regarding Fall 2006 MFABC Debenture
Issue (File: 0175?20?MFAU1)
13.13 A.
Shwetz, Manager, Community Relations, Lower Mainland-South Coast
Region, BC Hydro, November 21, 2006, regarding SLIM (Street Light
Information Management) Program
13.14 K.
Higgs, November 12, 2006, regarding "Water for a Healthy Country -
Waste Not, Want Not"
13.15 B.
Ritchie, November 17, 2006, regarding Integrated Police
Units
13.16 D.
Fontaine, Chief of Staff, City of Vancouver, November 23, 2006,
regarding social housing
13.17 E.
James, November 22, 2006, regarding P3s, Partnerships BC and
Local democracy
13.18 G.
Franklin, November 26, 2006, regarding WV Scouts Celebrate 50 Years of
Christmas Tree Sales
13.19 R.
Williams and S. Gerlitz, Nov 21, regarding expression of thanks
for WV Emergency Response Team
13.20 Red
Ribbon/World AIDS Day, November 23, 2006, regarding World AIDS
Day
Responses to Correspondence
13.21 K.
Pike, Director, Parks & Community Services, to P. F. Rowbotham,
Nov 28, regarding watercourses
13.22 E.
Barth, Director of Engineering & Transportation, Nov 30, to
R. Richards regarding snow removal
13.23 D.
Leavers, Manager, Parks & Environment to R. Lee, Project Manager,
Section DB1, Ministry of Transportation, regarding Black Mountain -
Baden Powell Trail Concept Plan
13.24 Responses to Questions in Question
Period -- No items presented.
14. REPORTS FROM MAYOR/COUNCILLORS 15. PUBLIC
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS 16. ADJOURNMENT
=== QUOTATIONS
===
Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after
the other.
--
Walter Elliot, American Catholic priest, writer (1842 - 1928)
Adversity is the diamond dust Heaven polishes its jewels
with.
--
Thomas Carlyle, Scottish philosopher (1795 - 1881)
Age wrinkles the body. Quitting wrinkles the soul.
--
Douglas MacArthur, US General (1880 - 1964)
