IN THIS ISSUE:                            

Main Items Sept 22: BC Climate Action Charter Presentation; Nbrhd Character WG Recommendations now for public input; Solid Waste Utility (Bear) Bylaw; Park Exchange (Martin Corp/Caulfeild Plateau); Rodgers Crk Area, Zoning, and Phased Agreement Bylaws for adoption (will they or won't they allot a fairer share to the cmnty?);  and Correspondence: (2) no bike lane west of Pk Royal in the Marine Gateway work???, (4) the Sentinel Hill Alliance (SHA anonymous) questionnaire, (7) funny figs re traffic at HRay Park

=  Vive le Canada (Yukon Erik); from the EDITOR'S DESK; HURRICANEWATCH/WORLDWATCH; GENDERWATCH (SNL; skirts); THEATREWATCH; UPDATES (Energy Meter, Water); CULTUREWATCH

=  CALENDAR to Sept 30th; peek at the first week of Oct (NShHeritage Weekend Sept 19 - 21)

=  A Creek Runs Under it (Sept 20); TEAWATCH

=  Sept 8 Ccl Mtg Notes:  TransLink $$$; Correspondence urging impermeable surfaces included in site coverage calculations, Chippendale petition/Boulders/Fraiche contretemps; at PQP when asked about RCrk & Workshop comments during ccl mtg and if they'd be open, flatly told no and closed.

=  Sept 22nd Ccl Mtg AGENDA

=  BOOKWATCH (Hollyburn); Maiku/Tanka: Words/Language; Quotations

=== Vive le Canada ===  September 5, 2008

***  For years I've advocated having a sort of 'resident register' that residents cd sign up on to get information on municipal matters.  Overjoyed to report that the new DWV website enables this.  Go to http://www.westvancouver.ca/Residents/Level3.aspx?id=920 and you can sign up for agendas, Tidings, etc.  Will find out if that includes cmte and WG mtgs b/c that was something citizens wd want to know about -- especially if it's about changes in their neighbourhood!

***  Many thanks to our MLA Ralph Sultan whose daughter brought these shattering photos to our attention:

Sept 15, 2008  / In its brief lifespan of only 13 days, Hurricane Ike wreaked great deal of havoc. Affecting several countries including Cuba, Haiti, and the United States, Ike is blamed for approximately 114 deaths (74 in Haiti alone), and damages that are still being tallied, with estimates topping $10 billion. Many shoreline communities of Galveston, Texas were wiped from the map by the winds, storm surge, and the walls of debris pushed along by Ike - though Galveston was spared the level of disaster it suffered in 1900. (28 photos total)

        Continue: http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/09/the_short_but_eventful_life_of.html

You've heard about the experiment at CERN in Switzerland, trying to create conditions similar to those that existed less than a billionth of a second after the Big Bang (creation of the universe).  So this is scientific but the twist is that it may be a physicist explaining it doing rap (~ five minutes).  Such a juxtaposition!

Subject: Rapping about the Large Hadron Collider: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j50ZssEojtM

*  HILARIOUS -- If you haven't seen this SNL skit on Palin and Clinton (and it was everywhere quite fast), here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnRUKIMegn8

Uganda's integrity minister says miniskirts should be banned because they distract drivers and cause accidents.

< http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/africa/7621823.stm >

*  Hurry up and get your tix for Bard on the Beach -- ends Sept 27 (closing night is rollicking "Twelfth Night"!).  See www.bardonthebeach.org or call 739 0559.

*  Fortunate to have seen Pinter's Briefs at Presentation House.  Extremely well-acted. Running to Sept 27  there then at Studio 16 (1555 W 7th) from Oct 3 to 16.  Attitude warning -- it's absurdist theatre so be prepared for Pinter's askew views and at times inane language.

Drinking water from Eagle Lake will soon be treated with state-of-the-art membrane filtration technology which will provide protection against waterborne diseases and the possible impacts of turbidity, while reducing the amount of chlorine used. The treatment process will also include pH adjustment to the naturally acidic source waters.  Funding of this $15.5 million water treatment plant was approved by Council in 2006, and the capital cost is being offset by a $3 million contribution from senior governments. The facility is scheduled for completion at the end of 2007 and will be operational in 2008.  Our drinking water is currently treated with chlorine. This system disinfects the water of bacteria but cannot remove giardia, cryptosporidium, viruses, or turbidity.

More info at: http://www.westvancouver.ca/Level2.aspx?id=2710

Residents and staff will meet again mid to late September to review and discuss the "hybrid docking" option as well as factors - considered important to both groups - which are to be consider for comparison of each option.  Upon completion of the study early to mid October, staff will be reporting to Council with the study findings.

If you would like to provide comment at this time please contact Brent Dozzi. Phone: 604.925.7157.  Info at: http://www.westvancouver.ca/Level3.aspx?id=8468

The District announced the hiring of Jim Cook as Fire Chief.  See: http://www.westvancouver.ca/Level3.aspx?id=9138

=== CULTUREWATCH ===  Regret I missed........anyone in the know pls tell me of next or another

== Wednesday Sept 10 ~ 7pm ~ Cmnty Sport WG

== Sat Sept 13 ~ 9am to noon ~ Ivy Pull at Lighthouse Park (LPPS)

~ 9am ~ Terry Fox Run -- Starts from Ambleside Park, at the west end (13th Street); 2km, 5km, 10km - [Wheelchair accessible]  There is no pre-registration or registration fee for the Terry Fox Run. Please show up at least a 1/2 hour before the start time if you wish to be involved in the official start.  See website: http://www.terryfoxrun.org/english/terry%20fox%20run/run%20site%20listings/bcyukon/default.asp?s=1

~ 11am ~ North Shore Natural Gardens Tour -- This self-guided journey showcases five intriguing landscapes which are maintained using natural gardening techniques including: educational points of interest, hands-on demonstration, free resource materials, master gardeners, garden owners, and various experts.  Info: 984 9730, www.naturalgardenstour.com -- brochures at libraries and garden centres.

== Tuesday Sept 16  ~ 6:30pm ~ Cmnty Dialogue WG (Housing, Nbrhd Character), Srs' Ctr

        ~ 6:30pm ~ Child Care WG at Fulton House (1538 Fulton)

        ~ 7pm ~ Library Bd Mtg in Library of course!

   5)  5821 Eagle Island: proposed deck addition (5.6ft to combined sideyard, 1.8ft to min sideyard setback)

   6)  4044 Almondel Rd: proposed garage (5.77ft to accessory bldg height)

   ~ 7:30am ~ Ch of Commerce Breakfast; David Hahn, CEO of BC Ferry Services (at Capilano GCC)

   ~ 11:30am to 2pm ~ Future of the Region -- Climate Change at Hollyburn Country Club

  ~ 5 - 7pm ~ Opening of Spirit Trail; Squamish Nation Marina Segment (Mosquito Crk Marina, 415 W Esplanade)

   ~ 5:30pm ~ WV Police Bd mtg in the Police Dept's boardroom

   ~ 6pm ~ NSh Family Court/Youth Justice Cmte at DNV M Hall Cmte Room

   ~ 7:30pm ~ WV Streamkeeper Society AGM at St Stephen's (885 - 22ne)

        604 628 1123; see www.streamkeepers.westvan.org and can write to streamkeepers@westvan.org

URL of brochure with all events: http://www.westvancouver.ca/uploadedFiles/Community_Planning/Heritage/Heritage_Events/08TricityHerWeekend.pdf

~  Destinations Time Walk starts at 9am, ends 3pm (see the pretty map at:

        http://www.wvma.net/DestinationsTimeWalk/dtwWeb/mainMap.html)

~  11am to 5pm ~ Last day of Selwyn Pullan Exhibition; closing reception 2 - 5pm; info 925 7295

~  3pm ~ Lawson Crk Bridge Dedication (foot of Bellevue & 18th)

~ 1 to 4pm ~ Displays/Info Booth next to Ferry Building -- come find out about our historical/heritage groups

~ 7:30pm ~ WRA mtg: SmartGrowthBC presentation at St Monica's Cmnty Hall (at the Horseshoe Bay Roundabout)

Ione Smith, Special Projects Coordinator at Smart Growth BC, wil present their Sea-to-Sky Greenbelt initiative to members and other interested groups in our community.  The presentation will cover a few smart growth basics and explain the initiative with reference to our area. Maps are currently being developed for the Sea-to-Sky Greenbelt initiative and may be finished in time for the presentation. There will be lots of time for questions and discussions as well. 

~ 5 - 7pm ~ Ch of Commerce Members' Showcase at The Boathouse in Horseshoe Bay  [CANCELLED]

        ~ 4:30pm ~ Design Review Cmte [CANCELLED]

        ~ 5pm ~ NSh Substance Abuse WG

        ~ 5pm ~ NSh Adv Cmte on Disability Issues at DNV M Hall

== Sunday Sept 28 == RIVERS DAY in Vanier Park; NOON to 4:30pm; Parade begins at 1pm

The False Creek Watershed Society presents the fifth annual: SALMON CELEBRATION

"Remembering Our History, Celebrating the Living"

The Salmon Celebration is a FREE EARTH AND WATER FESTIVAL AND PARADE for all ages to:

- honour the spirit of the salmon that historically lived in the streams that flowed into Eastern False Creek

- connect the urban public with local groups who study salmon, save wilderness, and encourage urban sustainability

- We are also proud to be part of the events that celebrate September 2008 as "Wild Salmon Month" in Vancouver

We invite all to participate. Bring props and masks; whatever inspires you remember a lost salmon stream!

CRAFTS, ENTERTAINMENT, LOCAL MUSICIANS, FOOD, WOODEN BOAT BUILDING, STILT WALKING, STORYTELLING, EXHIBITS, ENVIRONMENTAL FAIR, FIRST NATIONS PARTICIPATION

For pre-event workshops and more information, please check: http://www.falsecreekwatershed.org

Bus from Downtown: Take the 22 Macdonald Southbound on Burrard to Cypress and Cornwall, then walk North to water in the direction of the very tall totem pole.  We are also on the Seawall and easily accessible by Bike and Aquabus.

== Thursday Oct 2

        ~ 5pm ~ Finance Cmte

        ~ 5:30pm ~ Measuring Up WG at Srs' Ctr

==  Friday Oct 3  ==

  ~ OPENING OF EAGLE LAKE MEMBRANE FILTRATION FACILITY (Ribbon-cutting; guests and media only)

+++  FERRY BUILDING GALLERY  +++  Sept 16 to Oct 5 -- mixed media

Farnaz Abed, Andrea Argyros, Sande Waters, Todd Clark, Rohana Laing, Ruth Leithal,  Jose Francisco Rabasso

+++ SILK PURSE +++  (1570 Argyle) www.silkpurse.ca

September 9 - 21, 2008  --  "Integral Vision"

To see the electronic newsletter, the address is http://kaymeekcentre.weebly.com.  Getting onto the mail list: the simplest method is to call the box office (604 913 3634) or email tickets@kaymeekcentre.com. See some Fringe at KMC!

Find out what's happening by visiting: http://www.westvan60.com/newsletter.html. 

or http://www.westvan60.com/Images/The%20Torch%20Newsletter%20-%20Fall-2008.pdf

Branch 60 will be having a steak dinner on Saturday, September 27th at 7pm upstairs in the Memorial Hall.  It will be a full sit-down dinner, and is being catered by Bette Geddes of the Lynn Valley Legion, Branch 114.  If you attended the Robbie Burns Supper in January, Bette catered that event.  Wasn't the roast beef meal wonderful?!

{DWV media release} West Vancouver, BC:   The District's Parks Department has just completed its most recent work of art - a foot bridge and boardwalk alongside John Lawson Park.  Functional, yet also a work of environmental and creative expression -- the bridge was constructed entirely of wood found in West Vancouver's forests and on its beaches.  It was cut at the District's Operations Centre -- the only municipality in the Lower Mainland to operate its own saw mill.

        The 35-foot bridge connects to a 40-foot boardwalk and crosses John Lawson creek right at the park's foreshore.  Its builder, municipal employee, Mark Kachaluba, has produced a number of unique creek crossings and for this one on the foreshore, he chose something natural and rustic -- wood that would eventually bleach to match the surrounding driftwood.  The bridge's railing is courtesy of a cedar tree that washed up on shore in Caulfeild Cove.  The natural curve of the tree, which had bent to find the sunlight, serves as the base, gently winding to become the bridge's railing.  Because it's a fish-bearing creek, Kachaluba used driftwood to build intimate viewing areas.

        For Kachaluba, each bridge is different, depending on the environment and residents' needs. One thing however, remains the same: raw materials cut to specification on the District's own mill, fostering sustainability and lower transportation time and cost.  The District bought the mill just a few years ago.  After the first project, it had already paid for itself as the District had previously purchased its wood at retail prices.  Not only was it expensive, it also limited the options for building.  "When you have your own mill, you can use fallen trees, or re-use wood from renovations.  With an abundance of product that's large in size, you can work with non-standard dimensions, making everything thicker and stronger, so it lasts longer," says Kachaluba.

        The Lawson Creek bridge structure comes on the heels of last summer's bridge on Eagle Harbour Road.  That structure is more formal and comprises beams from the demolished West Vancouver Recreation Centre, as well as wood from trees that have fallen in the municipality.  Often, wood that's washed up on the beach is used in the structures, as the red and yellow cedar is a favourite of Kachaluba's.  "The beach is a gold mine of interesting, eclectic pieces of wood that can be integrated into different parts of structures that I build."

        District staff also credit local tree companies for their cooperation.  Often a private company will fell a tree, leaving it for the District to use.  As well, during last year's wind storm, West Vancouver trees were hard hit in different areas within the municipality - the District was able to use a lot of those fallen trees for future projects.

Adds Kachaluba: "Aside from the cost-savings and the environmental benefits, the mill gives the District creative freedom.  Not every project is a great work of art, but I try to make each bridge or staircase unique."

        The Lawson Creek bridge was made possible by a grant from the West Vancouver Community Foundation to the West Vancouver Shoreline Preservation Society from the Donald and Marjorie Lanskail Fund.  An official ceremony is planned for Saturday, September 20th at 3pm where members of the West Vancouver Community Foundation, West Vancouver Shoreline Preservation Society, Provincial and Federal Government officials, West Vancouver Council, and Mayor Pamela Goldsmith-Jones will be present.

** Tea 'healthier' drink than water **

Drinking three or more cups of tea a day is as good for you as drinking plenty of water and may even have extra health benefits, say researchers.

< http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/health/5281046.stm >

amended adding 7.1, schedule change for Sept 15 [ccl mtg/workshop cancelled]

Received Awards and Grants; pedometers for Mayor and Councillors (!)

Physical measurement activity grant of $6K

once you have pedometers, measure, see www.northshorewalks.com to convert to steps; need 10K steps a day

WV leader in province, changed vending machines in Srs' Ctr

Kathy Romses, 904 6246

Mayor: number of ppl had never done this before and now walking

Slide: Background & Scope of Presentation -- Liquid Waste Mgmt Plan (LWMP and Sewer)

region is a partnership of local govts; we're open to ideas

based on per capita and looked as if we're behind; this info can be more accurate

some

JR: Commonwealth Forum last week and common theme

from 50s and 60s thought operating fine and now recognizing it's not -- $250B?

tapping into that

b/c of the fed election, what's the strategy for bringing this to the forefront

we know primary treatment isn't good enough; can't ship garbage to US; First Nations taking precedence

our options limited; gap with TransLink, no operating budget for Canada Line?

Carline: that's the conclusion I wd reach; construction but not operating

RL: staff are at an early stage in quantifying what the region-wide numbers are

in your bar charts, look at p10 and 12, doesn't help with clarity if each have a different number of years -- if equidistant might see a more realistic trend

trying to project out to 2030 dicey, probably look at five and ten years we can do something

wd welcome more work with staff, know where these figs come from, jt cmtes, with NShore

JR: reason 2030, the major flow will start in latter part of decade and didn't want to hide that

major flow of expenditures

deferring one now will pile it up later

v timely for a political strategy, bring to attention of ppl seeking election situation you're faced with

Mayor: a greater role for our CAOs, CFO, Engg work with MetroV cmtes

Carline: some made some suggestions; have appetite to be more involved

now we've defined the problem, hope they'll stay to define the solution

JC: moved thanks and this be returned to Ccl

Sop: when?

CAO: will sit down tomorrow and try to figure out; funding formula, etc

back in the next few weeks

Sop: Ccl discussion

YES

Sop: public discussion

YES

Sop: tend to sit on a shelf; can we get a resolve out of this or same old?

jump on us with property tax; can't, it's shrinking! can't take it any more

Mayor: way to manage -- water conservation, etc

when considering our own budget this shd be included and hasn't been; that's our obligation to our taxpayer

CAO: had discussions on NSh; until funding formula addressed, need discussions on formula funding

don't disagree with concept, strongly support

will be bringing back those discussions to Ccl

Sop: recognize need; serious wind and saw excellent staff delivery, well trained

when you look at this request, has earmarks, maybe small amt of money but to produce revenues for wider, even province-wide services; don't dispute need is there

have to find a source; see you can go as high as $500K

a tremendous amt of work by volunteers; system has worked

if bridges break down, what do we do over here?

these are all cmte reports; only option back onto prop tax

if we're going to expand this, ev indiv, in this area 5 - 7 on their own....

they're on their own; one owner had ppl come down

RD: 2009 is 100th anniversary of the Cdn Red Cross

will make this vague motion but heightens its importance

Mayor: in favour?

CARRIED

CAO: [Basil Davis] is making report; still on track from outlined June 16

stated perhaps overage 2.5% or $1M; at present $275K but think it will rise but will be well below $1M; one third of overage will be covered by VCHA

steeply rising costs and....

spectacular

opening set for Nov 8; confident, and in how moving it forward

Ccl asked for an independent review

so have asked; believe it will address some of the concerns of Ccl and cmnty

scope: will be looking at budget and scope from 2005; staff, construction, services, engg, mgmt controls, cost analysis, etc

believe cost controls been diligent; ask Mr Basil Davis

Mayor: welcome Mr Davis

things are not being used, eg fig for concrete and not using that so saving

by draining each of the line items, starting to build up some spare cash, cd be used to reduce this 'overage'

not able to comment confidently on this at the moment

since the last presentation, feel we'll stay considerably below 2.5%

in this crazy market, better than the poor fellows at the Olympic Ctr

talked to a colleague $5M to $25M, overages as low as 15% and as high as 50% -- reputable architect so hope since he was happy with this, the client was

setting this up in 2005, trying to take a psychedelic guess, looking at %ages, got caught out -- 2007 was safely projected at a 7% increase and ended up as 10%

it's not just cost of materials, know what gasoline has gone up and shortages of steel and cement, but creeping through this is productivity

where Canada was enjoying a productivity increase 70s to 80s, to 90s, the one sector starting to suffer was the construction, labour activity and it as actually gone down 30%

as you read in paper, we lack skilled workers

bring in immigrant labour, but all countries trying to

faced with that, one reason projects have been extended

tall bldgs having extended 18%, in our case -- they want to get off job and on to another one -- we've been able to skim off the best of Scott (they have 160)

more confident will stay below 1%

problematic -- the atrium, v fussy, will be magnificent, may need four or five trades

one delivery prob backs up other trades

wd like to assure you you'll have your building Nov 8

other element of cost, no more grave than last qtrly report; July Aug, see trend, better

Mayor: Cclr Smith motion?

MS: understand Mr McRadu had a followup motion

Mayor: have initial one

MS: move received for info

PASSED

discussed this issue; they have high

BD: rather than a post-construction review, maybe a current

wrt BTY, I've used many of these companies, so happy to change it

BTY didn't work on this bldg, did on Aquatic Ctr and Cmnty Ctr -- diff architect

they're neutral as far as have to pick up drawings and start again

Mayor: you're welcome to remove name in motion

JC: when do you expect space ready?

JC: operational? and they're okay with that?

BD: yes

MS: in view of Cclr V's remarks and second part of motion, change

you'll really get me going Cclr Sop, you're winding me up!

staff good job and Mr Davis bringing in within a few percentage

Cmnty has a genuine questions about facilities, capital dollars that were spent; concern about estimate and what was spent; original budget was $40M and much more was spent

learn as we go forward with Police bldg, etc

hope learn from recent projects we've done; western rec ctr, relocating road, all these things

need at this stage for Mr McRadu come back, with terms of reference, a clear recommendation, BTY or whoever, to the next mtg

Mayor: expanding; maybe you shd withdraw

review this project; wdn't want to withdraw this and miss opp

MS: this, Gleneagles, etc so we can see

reality is

Mr Davis has sat here, last mtg, we've had to change the exterior cladding of the bldg

we've had to change it expensive

why change?

why a glass elevator?

we need to know how these frills got into the project

not just review how staff executed directive -- staff effectively, Mr Pike

how do this and future Ccls

what directions shd be given

Mayor: I understand

MS: I'm relying on you

Mayor: I was afraid of that; maybe add this and other capital projects

JC: as seconder, believe we can accommodate both; pass this motion; start with this and then go backwards

Mayor: Cclr Sop

Sop: finally I can speak; don't have any problem with that

over so many years, pay-as-you-go, we hear many projects 50% more and we went through worst of times with productivity and cost; fairly minimal at end

over last ten years, opp for ppl to come forth and speak

we in WV strive for excellence

when we cdn't meet the $5M, we [cut]

a phenomenal finish to many years of hard work

then we're going to say we shdn't have done this and that

how much pay to have someone say we've ....

quite obvious we've done a good job

throughout Canada will look at us as a ctr of excellence -- swimming, health,

the other part

but don't think we shd spend money

not our vision, we hit high costs

this is a fabulous project; proud to have been on it

JF: Cclr Sop has raised a lot of the issues I was going to raise

think good idea to have review but wd like to know how long and what it will cost

for all in the past, high costs and huge amts of time

think we have v well documented

had a Select Cmte, mtgs were open to public, ample opp to comment

progress of Aq Ctr, Ice arena, Gleneagles

Important to know we were v v satisfied with all of the facilities

prudent to look at how we can improve; only common sense to look, so we can do a better job next time

wd like to see a motion that's more definite

opening up a huge volume of work; wd like to know the cost of

RD: I agree with what Cclr F has just said; no objection to learn

agree with Cclr Smith but want to support Cclr Sop as well -- amazing facilities in ten years, public satisfied

Gleneagles built as a result of tremendous demand from western part

and think you'll see usage grow

in Cmnty Ctr we now have two, not just one gym, again in response to public demand

re Aq Ctr money for ozonated expensive but ppl coming from all over mainland hence making more money as a result of ozonation

can't quantify too clearly what done or ought to have been done

marvellous job, tremendous

ppl come from Canada and US and they pay more than we do and haven't the number of facilities we have

congratulate Mr Davis, wonderful job, amazing, almost on budget given conference ctr and Olympic facilities etc way over budget

think you've done just a magnificent job, really looking forward to Nov 8

Mayor: second part of motion: asking staff to report back, engaging a consultant on cmnty project, can also give recommendations on other projects; trying to demonstrate our oversight capacity as a Ccl; trying to conclude a ten-year rec facilities master plan

demonstrate responsibility demonstrated by staff and partners toward our schedule and budget and quality; keep it simple, and keep going

v interested to know what the Finance Cmte thinks; we know we have to embark on a long-term capital mgmt plan, and this kind of info is going to help us

Sop: will support to look at capital projects now and future; won't support spending money to look a the cmnty ctr

second Mr Davis's notes; no one knows ctr better than him; spend money and get back what we've just heard from Cclr Day and others of what this great project is.

reminded though about how to do things in future and under capital projects need that

talking about Cmnty Ctr and suddenly this came up; want to divide them up, will vote accordingly

MS: problem it's like attacking motherhood -- beautiful, parks, chicken in every pot

no argument with that, that was a decision that was made

sure need was there; whether they cd do it for $59.8M is problematical, but the bottom line we have an obligation for projects, for an expenditure of that size, wch has virtually used up all our capital  reserves, to go back after the event regardless of how beautiful the bldgs are and examine how we did vs the original objectives, are there learnings we can apply going forward

don't know why ppl are afraid of that; I don't understand that

Sop: I'm not afraid

VV: I agree on that point with Cclr Smith

problem is nothing to do with the beautiful facilities, the problem is all the financial headache it's leaving us with

if there's anything we can learn from that, any comments we owe our taxpayer, I think we shd sufficiently look into it for that purpose

JF: we are voting to have a staff report to discuss the costs, the company, and the scope

RD: speaking about facilities I didn't express support for Cclr Smith

Mayor: staff report back ... review of Cmnty Ctr project; just it at this time; staff come back

Sop: rather vague; how to look at projects in future; how far do you have to reach back?

Mayor: debate the motion

I'm doing my best to provide some focus for Sept 22

if you're relying on me to come up with wording on the fly, I'm afraid that's the best I can do.

JC: cancellation?

Mayor: nothing

MS: so you mean no mtg on Sept 15?

Ccl calendar is my Bible, sleep with it under my pillow

got back on weekend for this, leaving next Tu to come back for Sept 22 and now cancelled

Mayor: it's in the calendar; if you want to have a ccl wkshop/mtg

JF: amazed, complaining -- rejoice!

RD: nothing on my calendar 29th; four hours ccl workshop on Sept 22? not meet on 15th and not on 29th, what?

Mayor: call question

CARRIES

VV: exempt 38, site coverage

Sop: 35

VV: artificial turf wrt Hugo Ray Park -- if not raised now, expect it back in two weeks?

KP: mid to late Oct; now letter from Coastal Health will be replying to that now

RD: item 9

Mayor: actual report

MS: item 20 in conjunction with nbrhd character

Mayor: 2, 29, 38, and 45

RD: takes away land management powers of Ms

UBCM fought this v hard and prov govt has backed off

prov been v hard-nosed; takes away the few powers we have

still have our powers but only just barely

Sop: stop sign has been reversed; what has happened and this letter reminds me, wise?

RF: those changes made at suggestion of hwys; align in comparison with other roads in nbrhd

letter went around; we're responding to letterwriter

Sop: wrt school in N-W position, have to pull into intersection,

sightlines have to be improved

reversal has created a different way for drivers, some even blow through stop sign; dangerous esp with school at corner

RF: can take a look again, the warning signs about changes

bylaw to cover that

live in Dund and see change; we need to be pro-active, picking off these houses way out

Jefferson 22nd, decks on several

almost touches road

Mayor: staff know that's my single greatest disappointment, that we haven't been able to act sooner

but staff are now making it a priority; they've heard Ccl and this Ccl will be able to deal with that this fall

Sokol: on the 22nd as well

RD: going to be a v busy agenda, maybe put over to 29th; it really worries me in the terms of the things we have to accomplish, that we're only meeting twice in Sept after a month off in August, I just can't believe this

okay, but trouble is a huge amt of work before 7 o'clock

wondering are we intending to have something in the zoning bylaw to limit the impervious surfaces, particularly someone with a v large patio area, a large patio and swimming pool, and v little left of soil, lawn, flowerbeds, and so on

has consideration been given to doing, as apparently in other Ms in having some limit on impervious surface on building lots

I think however this is a broader reaching question that won't be something that we can be bringing forward on the 22nd.  It will be something looked at in terms of the broader zoning bylaw.

...

Sop: thought it was in pretty fair shape

KP: in range of $130K

put in; 80% of the users of that ramp don't live in WV; will put in 2009 budget

MS: launched mine ..... no difficulty at all, wait for tides

Mayor: petition from the Chippendale area and wd like to address Ccl during PQP

RD: with you attended Coastal Health

Jimmy Pattison gave $5M; generous; need to be improved; 2008 and rest in 2009

new techniques, technology, more rapid, faster dealing getting them into a bed

hope to do within eight or ten hours

v informative mtg

Sop: congratulations to Coho Festival, successful, great weather

after some 28 years of raising funds, now incubators in schools, helped Streamkeepers and others

we've been a leader in this; foster this into an environmental prog

extraordinary volunteers, incredible number of young ppl; years of funding specific projects

Mayor: no doubt efforts of Coho Festival and Streamkeepers; never seen so many return

we are unique, we are leading, we care for the environment; really successful day

also congratulate the Library Fdn, families and young chn

tremendous support by younger families

tremendous contribution of Pattison, Harris, and Smith families including our Ccl Smith

excitement in eyes of doctors -- take an x-ray and have results in six seconds compared to the antiquated systems they've bn dealing with

not only wonderful for patients, obviously, but will maximize what we get out of all involved in providing emergency care on the NShore

Phase 3 is mental health and addictions intake area, also something we've bn working on for years and years

Rene Carrier (sp?): thanks for giving an opportunity to Boulders residents

with regard to Fraiche restaurant, three-storey

originally convenience store, a bistro something like Caper's or Meinhardt's

developed into a full restaurant

never intended to accommodate traffic and noise of a full restaurant such as Fraiche

in 2003 the strata bylaws clearly stated that a full service restaurant or fast-food restaurant was prohibited in that bldg

2004, the devpr, Quigg WV Properties, slightly changed the wording of the bylaw by removing full-service restaurant, and replacing it with full-service restaurant wch will be serving food through a window

I don't know too many full-service restaurants that serve food through a window

garbage has been an issue since opened; owners on west side, have had to close windows this summer to escape foul odours emanating from the garbage and the restaurant

parking is another major issue

cars parked wherever space, grassy areas; no parking zones, wherever space, even the valet parking attendant has been parking cars across sidewalks, etc.

mgmt of Fraiche cd alleviate problem, they have 23 spaces underground but refuse b/c more convenient to park on street, thereby taking up all parking space available

no cooperation whatsoever from the owners of Fraiche

discussion with partner and he said, they have a biz licence and it's not a residential area

I beg to differ

wd like to thank Brent Dozzi and Kerry Miller (sp?) for ongoing assistance resolving parking issues, and allocating some resident-only parking areas on Chippendale

appreciated b/c we've gone months without parking for guests or family

thank Liz Holitzki, tireless assistance, sorting out problems, almost daily basis

bigger problem coming up in future, mgmt has decided to open up a banquet hall on the first floor of the bldg -- banquet hall, catering facility, disastrous, destroy whose character of the nbrhd

this is primarily a residential area, and urge you to preserve the residential character of Chippendale Rd and deny any application for such a biz venture

take into account needs of sgl biz and interests those many ppl, lives suffering impacts of a biz allowed to be established in an area completely unsuitable

Mayor: more work to do, but it has become; hear from David MacDonald and then discuss this further

David MacDonald (sp?):  2210 Chippendale Rd, resident there for three and a half years

You have before you two petitions: one parking on north side and the other opposing the catering/bankquet hall

have 45 signatures on those petitions; ...Boulder Court,...private homes will be impacted, look up at restaurant

won't go into how bylaw was changed but suffice to stay, we were shafted, that's not the M's fault, just a stmt of fact

support received from staff, Mayor, and Cclr Clark in particular has been outstanding

one problem we have is that Restaurant thinks they can do anything they want, and that the strata doesn't exist.

we intend to take them on on this one, no question about that

issues most concerned about

one: parking issue; met Hall, residents, owner, restaurant did, came up with plan, and very next day they just thumbed their nose at us

problem just won't go away

garbage smell serious, health issue

nbr not able to open windows or sit on deck all summer

know it's late

need your help; strongly urge not to approve devt downstairs; if they do apply hope you go the Devt Permit route, open Public Hearing

not just us here tonight, whole Whitby Estates; it's a residential area with one commercial building; not commercial area; that's what we have to get across

JC: Mr Carrier alluded to changes made in contract, are we talking about the disclosure stmt?

and do you know when those changes were made b/c that's a registered document?

I found out last year and docs given still stated a full restaurant was not permitted

Mayor: tread lightly; legal matters; if question go ahead; not clear if Planning Dept's strategy

JC: hope you've looked into legality, don't want to tread and don't want to go there anyway.

I hope the strata Ccl is looking into the legality of that document

ANS: in process of doing that

Sop: bylaw broad range, not just noise; quiet enjoyment is not just noise, residents in Amb fumes from a restaurant

we then adopted some principles; if tool why not applying to this restaurant?

Sokol: will familiarize myself with those provisions

issue that runs across Engg, Bylaw Enforcement, Planning, and  what I think we need to do is sit down and see what tools are available, and will report back to Ccl

Sop: Secondly, I want answers as to how this came about

remember it was to be a convenience store and teahouse

VV: good nbr bylaw, supposed to be applied

Mayor: wd apply

VV: -- anything a nuisance, weeds, noise; good nbr bylaw

supposed to have the right to inflict fines, and something about 30 days in jail for noncompliance; think controversial and it was written up in the NShNews

curious as to what legislation/bylaws we might have a bearing on this situation

Mayor: 30 days in jail is after numerous

[laughter]

been working on this for weeks; residents pro-active; we expect good businesses in WV

not wishing to say you can't do biz in WV but that nbrhd, residential, flavour of the nbrhd

Delilah's in West End, everyone knew you were lucky to be here and you really had to be quiet

JF: as one who approved that zoning, an opp for some comm activities above the Upper Levels

opp to meet one another so ppl didn't have to always get in their cars

social capital, buy milk, newspaper; good intentions

as we proceed with RCrk

CR: Carolanne Reynolds with a bad cold {but I didn't have a cold, however that's another story -- it was a v froggy throat).

Thought I cd get away with it tonight {didn't want to speak}, and not come up.

First of all, want to thank [Ccl? about???] of the intention of including decks, was bruited about last Sept.  I think Cclr Day said that they were hoping for something in March, and at least the application of the intention wd be working.

CR: and then what? sorry?

Mayor: yes

CR: thank you very much; hope you all enjoyed the summer.

Mayor: thanks

Max Nikpay: Prez of BPAHA re cutting of grass; told three crews and 119 sites; do ev three weeks

Mayor: any general area?

Max: specifically Taylor Way been neglected; told them lots of sunshine and rain so it grows

KP: ev three weeks; level we're able to provide

do get letters like yours; letter in July about another part and the way it looked

none of these parks any pesticide so you will see dandelions and plantains

depending on the budget

Mayor: recall your saying be conservative; TWay prov?

KP: boulevard all ours to maintain; below hwy, prov

Max: talking about above the hwy

KP: cherry trees

Max: thank you

14. ADJOURNMENT 9:18

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

1.1 British Columbia Climate Action Charter - Presentation (File: 0055 20 UBCM1)

2.  ADOPTION OF MINUTES: September 8, 2008 Regular Council Meeting.

3. Community Dialogue on Neighbourhood Character and Housing -- Working Group Recommendations (File: 2515-23)

RECOMMENDED: THAT

1. The recommendations of the Community Dialogue Working Group, which are presented in the report titled Community Dialogue on Neighbourhood Character and Housing: Working Group Report and Recommendations, dated September 2008, included in Appendix A to the report from the Sr. Community Planner, dated September 15, 2008, be received for information.

2.  The Working Group report and recommendations be made available for further public review and comment.

3.  Staff report back to Council with recommendations for implementing the directions outlined in the Working Group=92=C4=F4s report, as part of the District's 2009 work program.

4. WV 2010 Leadership Team Delegation Bylaw No. 4580, 2008 (File: 1610-20-4580)

5. Solid Waste Utility Bylaw No. 4118, 1998, Amendment Bylaw No. 4578, 2008 (The Bear Bylaw) (File: 1605-01/1610-20-4578)

RECOMMENDED: ...read a first, second and third time.

Report from S. Nicholls - Land Use Contract Approval Bylaw No. 2745, 1978, Amendment Bylaw No. 4566, 2008 (File:  2540-06/1610-20-4566)

RECOMMENDED: THAT

1. The report dated September 10, 2008 from the Municipal Clerk regarding Alternative Approval Process re Park Exchange (Martin Corporation=92 Caulfeild Plateau) Bylaw No. 4558, 2008 -- Certification of Results be received for information.

2. Following adoption of Park Exchange (Martin Corporation=92 Caulfeild Plateau) Bylaw No. 4558, 2008, Staff be authorized to finalize the park exchange procesz

RECOMMENDED:  THAT

7. Rodgers Creek Area: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4360, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 4567, 2008; Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 1968, Amendment Bylaw No. 4568, 2008; and Phased Development Agreement Authorization Bylaw No. 4569 (Rodgers Creek Area), 2008

(File: 1610-20-4567/4568/4569 and 1010 20 01 007)

(1) E. Waugh, British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority, August 28, 2008, regarding Funding Available for Electric Beautification Projects

(2) September 1, 2008, regarding Marine Drive West of Park Royal Road Work

(3) September 3, 2008, regarding Truck and Traffic Noise

(4) September 1, 2008, regarding Housing Issues and Ambleside Redevelopment

(5) August 30, 2008, regarding Proposed Bicycle Trail from Horseshoe Bay to Deep Cove

(6) September 4, 2008, regarding Truck and Traffic Noise

(7)  September 10, 2008, regarding Traffic Concerns, Hadden Drive and Mathers Avenue

(8)  September 8, 2008, regarding Tap Dance Fees       

(9)  September 2, 2008, regarding Support for Spirit Trail

(10)  C. Gauthier, Executive Director, Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Assn, September 9, 2008, regarding Invitation to October Luncheon

(11)  B. O'Neill, President, Canadian Union of Public Employees, September 3, 2008, regarding Trade Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement (TILMA)

(12)  K. S. Carter, Ombudsman, Prov of BC, Sept 5, regarding Early Resolution Process

Hollyburn by Francis Mansbridge -- more on this later; see info at www.hollyburnheritagesociety.ca

===  MAIKU/TANKA  ===  WORDS, LANGUAGE   2008 March 25

MAIKU:

      In AWAD, Anu chose Yiddish words for the week and said it was the soul of the language.  My musings...

TANKA:

o Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you mad.

                                -- Aldous Huxley, English writer (1894 - 1963)

o  Chance is the pseudonym of God when he did not want to sign.

                        -- Theophile Gautier (1811 - 1872)

o  If you can spend a perfectly useless afternoon in a perfectly useless manner, you have learned how to live.

                        --  Lin Yutang

o  Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.

o  If the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.

                        -- Matthew 15:14

o  I'm worried as I'm beginning to have ideas that I don't agree with.

                        -- Francesco Tullio-Altan, Italian (b 1942)

o  If you ask me what I came into this life to do, I will tell you: I came to live out loud.

                        --  Emile Zola