~~~ April: daffodil and cancer month / May is childcare month ~~~

MAIN ITEMS on Agendas:

+ Apr 22: PH on Waterfront (13th to 18th); Royal Cdn Marine SAR; Waterfront; 752 MDr; Cemetery Regs; PSB

+ Apr 29: Youth Ccl (mtg starts at 6:30 in Srs' Ctr): presentation/survey; award winners

+ May 6: Delegations: HUB (Cycling) and Hollyburn Sailing Club (50th Anniversary); DVP Applicn 2372 Bellevue;

PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING: Schematic Design, Funding Strategy (they'll sell land if you don't say lease or

borrow (from ourselves)!), Funding Release; Devt Permit (1519 “ 1525 Bellevue); John Lawson Pk Playground;

Capilano Rugby Club Liquor Licence; Park Dedication; BUDGET/TAX RATES; Adoption of Bylaws (Cemetery); Ccl Mtg

added 10am May 8 {changed to 5pm}; Cmte Apptmts; Correspondence: dissection of a staff report on the

Unitarian Church devt; many letters on the changes proposed for the Ambleside Waterfront; 1300blk; PSB

+ May 13: Delegations (Cool Nbrhds; Climate Change); Revised Proposal for 1300blk; PH for Revised Ambleside

Waterfront Proposal June 17; Rezoning, Devt Permit 2074 Fulton PH June 3; Wireless Communication Policy;

Approval of PSB "soft costs" ($3.645M); Paving (11th/12th); Bylaws for Adoption (Parks Dedication; Housekeeping

Amendments for Building and Fees & Charges); Devt Permit Rodgers Crk bridge Pipe Crk; Correspondence (Sch Bd

says no $ for Gleneagles Sound Barrier; fascinating letter re Navvy Jack House and history; Ambleside

waterfront; Spring Sprint May 14; financial info/options/queries re PSB funding)

== Lease/Sell Survey; Vive le Canada (200th Anniversary); from the EDITOR'S DESK (Voting); WVPD (drop-off day; praise; UPDATES & INFO (Envmt apptmt; coach houses; vanishing creeks; Orchill Rd; PkR Lego Gdn)

= CALENDAR to May 15th: CULTUREWATCH (Theatre; Art; Opera; Sculpture; Music, etc); NATURE

= HEADSUP 8A: PSB, Waterfront; Headsup 8B¹: Waterfront; Notice [1]: Parks; HEADSUP 8B²: events, WVPD video clip, frogs; NOTICE [2]; events, Agenda Apr 29; NOTICE [3]; Apr 30 events; PREVIEW 9: PSB, May 6 agenda, events, BOOKtopia, elephant seal; PREVIEW 10: May 13 agenda

= Ccl NOTES

Apr 8th: Future of Howe Sound; Mulgrave expansion; OCP re the waterfront 13th to 18th; Devt 825 TWay & 707 Keith; $$$ Gleneagles Barrier; PSB Schematic Design; Correspondence (Ambleside; petitions re Unitarian Ch devt, re 1300blk; estuaries; Collingwood; garbage colln)

Apr 15th: 5pm = Financial Matters (Divisional Services Review -- Engg/Transportation; Final Summary of Presentations of Parks/Cmnty Services); 7pm = CotW/reg ccl mtg: CotW item re CEC (starts p44) with contentious discussion over OPENNESS for WGs, some against!!!), shared fire services and enhanced medical skills of fire responders.

= Ccl AGENDAs: April 22, 29; May 6, 13 {See: http://www.westvancouver.ca/government/level2.aspx?id=3204 }

= ANIMALWATCH (cat shark; octopus and seal; Deep Sea Creatures); INFObits (Save The Frogs; Rehtaeh; 200th Anniv; HBC; D-fir; Orthodox Easter); BEERWATCH (beer-drinking frog); ROYALWATCH (HRH Prince Philip; Will/Kate/Harry); BOOKWATCH (Israeli Guidebook); WORDWATCH (shnatz); HERITAGEWATCH; MAIKU (Vancouver Opera:Tea: A Mirror of Soul); SALMAGUNDI (drunk rainbow; Thatcher; Marriage Watch; Grey Poupon); QUOTATIONS/THOUGHTS/PUNS

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YOUR OPINION on 1300block MARINE DRIVE -- LEASE OR SALE ?

lease1300@westvan.org OR sell1300@westvan.org ?

Email your choice (above), lease or sell. If you have already done so, pls ask your family, friends, colleagues to do so.

If we haven't lawyers/staff/personnel expert, intelligent, skilled enough to negotiate leasing, then buy other land from the money from the sale to replace it thus maintaining our land bank assets! PLEASE, Ccl.

NB: Contrary to what a cclr recently said, the 320 Taylor Way property in fact was leased (not sold).

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== Vive le CANADA === 200th Anniversary {see more in INFObits}

Americans burn York (Apr. 27). The Battles of Stoney Creek (June 5) and Beaver Dam (June 23) are Canadian victories, the latter in part due to Laura Secord's famous 32 km. walk to warn Lieutenant James FitzGibbon, who had already been warned by Indians.

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=== from the EDITOR'S DESK ===

So much to do and so little time plus hampered by illness... Spring is rushing along. Cherry trees in full bloom, daffodils and tulips are out, the scent of mock orange, and now lilacs too.

This, as you can see, is a double issue, in fact verging on a triple! THAT'S WHY MAY 13th's AGENDA IS IN THIS ISSUE (page 20).

>>> Think OPENNESS is important in our govt? Some apparently don't think so. See Apr 15 Notes re WGs. <<< (discussion starts p44)

Breaking news: Shane Koyczan at KMC May 11th got a standing ovation -- a moving as well as amusing performance.

+ VOTING

Some are advocating making voting mandatory. IMO - nope! We shd try to encourage informed voting, not just voting. Besides, those who vote seduced by a pied piper actually can do harm to the economy, environment, community. I do, however, agree with having none-of-the-above on the ballot.  A spoiled ballot cd be for other reasons. Those who don't vote have chosen any-of-the-above.

When someone complains to me about politicians, I look at them and ask, "Who chose them?"

Some will answer, "Well, they're all 'terrible'."

My response: then I guess you'll have to run yourself.

shock!

Point out it's called not just democratic govt but also 'responsible' govt.

The electorate is responsible for who is chosen to govern them.

Think about it.

The Chinese have the longest experience with governance. Way back when, they had exams to select the best to join/form govt. One of their sayings/proverbs is the most meaningful, credible observations I have ever read:

The good people deserve the good prince; the good prince deserves the good people.

It's all of us; we're in it together.

There are things we agree and disagree with in every party, the trick is to decide wch are your priorities.

=== WVPD ===

+ Drug Drop-off Day -- Sat May 11

West Vancouver Police and local pharmacies are supporting a national campaign this weekend aimed at reducing the risk of prescription drug abuse.

West Vancouver Police, the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police and Public Safety Canada urge all Canadians to participate in National Prescription Drug Drop-off Day Saturday May 11. The event encourages Canadians to ensure that any unused our outdated medications are removed from their homes and properly disposed of.......

Illicit use and/or misuse of prescription pharmaceuticals, in particular narcotic opioids like Oxycodone, is an issue of increasing concern across Canada......

West Vancouver Pharmacies publicly supporting National Prescription Drug Drop Off Day include Hollyburn Medicine Centre, London Drugs Park Royal, Shoppers Drug Marts at Park Royal, Ambleside and Dundarave, Extra Foods Pharmacy Park Royal, Safeway Pharmacy Caulfeild Village, and Pharmasave Park Royal Village. Individuals dropping off medications are requested to bring items for disposal directly to the on-duty pharmacist to ensure safe handling......

+ WVPD blazingly fast and efficient. Theft at 4:30, located at 5pm.

from http://wvpd.ca/breaking-stories/6-new/851-theft-from-auto-quick-arrest

Police made a quick arrest after a brazen theft from auto Thursday afternoon, but the offence serves to highlight key prevention advice.

...shortly after 4:30pm Thursday, after a female suspect was observed reaching into a vehicle and stealing a purse....

West Vancouver Police encourage residents to avoid leaving valuables unattended in a vehicle even for short periods of time, especially if the vehicle is being left unsecured.....

Police are working to identify suspects in a similar theft from auto April 30th at a gas station in the 1600 block of Marine Dr. Investigators have not confirmed any link between the two offences.

Valuables left unattended for even brief periods, in vehicles with unlocked doors or open windows can be easy targets for thieves. Visit the Protect and Prevent page of www.wvpd.ca for more crime prevention information.

=== UPDATES & INFO ===

+ GREAT NEWS!

About a year and a half after Steve Jenkins's departure the position has finally been filled! Sandra Bicego, is the new Manager of Environment and Sustainability (started May 1st).

+ Coach Houses

See videos of the two previous forums: www.westvancouver.ca/communitydialogue  (scroll down to œPublic Forums on the bottom of the page), and May 8th's will be up soon after.

+ Vanishing Creeks -- See end of newsletter under Vancouver Heritage Fdn re Gibson Crk

+ Orchill Rd Parking and Paving Enhancements OPEN HOUSE ~ 6pm at the Great Hall, Gleneagles Clubhouse

The project area is the road, sidewalk, and parking area on Orchill Road between Marine Dr and the first tee at the Gleneagles Golf Course. 

Project Process

1. Collect data about the project site in April

2. [Share data and confirm need for enhancements at a Public Meeting May 9]

3. Develop options for enhancements, based on May 9 input

4. Present options at a second public meeting in June

Webpage: http://www.westvancouver.ca/Level3.aspx?id=44532

Write gwatt@westvancouver.ca for more info

{NB: I discovered he's away till May 8 so Karen Kristensen has given me her ph no to put in: 921 7146}

+ PARK ROYAL -- Help us build a LEGO garden!

See: http://us6.campaign-archive1.com/?u=154752fe0d2d34354f3f970c3&id=505d795fa1&e=2a7853f7e0

~ 10am - 4pm ~ Park Royal North May 4 and 11; Park Royal South May 18 and 25

Calling all LEGO lovers! Join Park Royal and LEGO certified professional, Robin Sather, every Saturday in May to help build a huge garden made out of LEGO bricks. Plus, watch the master in action as he constructs giant flowers and insects made out of “ you guessed it “ LEGO! FREE www.shopparkroyal.com

+ Mother's Day Gifts

32 Books (& Gallery) in Edgemont Village has an unusual special -- 20% off necklaces and cookbooks during the month of May. { http://www.32books.com ph 980 9032 }

=== CALENDAR to May 15th ===

All mtgs are at M Hall unless indicated otherwise. NOTE: shown are mtgs known at this date; often there are additions, changes, cancellations after WVM goes out. Check the DWV Calendar: http://www.westvancouver.ca/Calendar.aspx . Notices/mtgs/changes too

late/early for an issue are sent to subscribers. [Headsup notices sent between issues of WVM.]

ABBREVIATIONS, ACRONYMS, INITIALISMS puzzling you? See: http://www.westvan.org/glossary/

{NB: with the lapse, many mtgs weren't on the Calendar or in the papers so sent out notices (Headsup) to subscribers to try to let them know. Below are mtgs/events that were NOT in the Headsup notices.}

UPDATES: - Invasive Plants WG mtg Apr 16 POSTPONED to May 1st

== Monday April 29

~ 6:30pm ~ Youth Ccl Mtg at Srs' Ctr

~ 7pm ~ Ccl Mtg re Financial Matters CANCELLED

== Wednesday May 1st

~ 7:30am ~ Field Sport Forum WG

~ 9:30am ~ Invasive Plants WG

== Saturday May 4th

~ 12:30 - 3:30pm ~ Meet and Greet Electoral Candidates in PkR South, Centre Court:

Naomi Yamamoto, Ryan Conroy, Jim Hanson, Jaime Webbe, Ralph Sultan, David Jones,

Jordan Sturdy, Terry Platt, Richard Warrington, Michael Markwick

== Tuesday May 7th

~ 7pm ~ Upper Lands Study Review Working Group; Cmnty Ctr (Cedar Room)

== Wednesday May 8th

~ 7pm ~ "Coach Houses: Are TheyThe Right Fit for West Vancouver?" (Public Forum at KMC)

== Thursday May 9th

~ 6pm ~ Orchill Rd Parking and Paving Enhancements -- OPEN HOUSE

at the Great Hall, Gleneagles Clubhouse {not on the DWV Calendar; details above in Updates & Info}

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

President's Report, Treasurer's Report (Financial Stmts); Election of Directors

Current directors: Mike Akerly, John Barker, Bill Chapman, Assunta Detels, Peter Gaskill,

Elizabeth Hardy, Bill McAllister, Dave Reid, Jim Torry

== Friday May 10th

~ 9am ~ Cmnty Grants Cmte at the Cmnty Ctr (Cedar Room)

== Saturday May 11th

~ 10am - 3pm ~ Jewellery Market at the Cmnty Ctr -- beautiful handmade jewellery; info 913 2712

~ noon ~ Hollyburn Sailing Club 50th Anniversary celebration; sailpast 1pm

===== ™¥ MOTHER'S DAY on Sunday May 12th ™¥ =====

== Monday May 13th -- 4pm Audit Cmte (in camera)*; ccl mtg at 7pm {*RESCHEDULED, changed to 5pm closed mtg}

== Wednesday May 15th

~ 5pm ~ Bd of Variance

~ 7pm ~ WV Historical Society AGM at Srs' Ctr; Election of Board Officers 2013-14

Guest Speakers: WV Fire Service Museum and Archives Society

~ 7:30pm ~ Hollyburn Heritage Society AGM at Srs' Ctr

+++ WV MEMORIAL LIBRARY +++ http://www.westvanlibrary.ca

BOOKtopia Art Exhibit Opens

Come and enjoy artwork created by students from Barbara Sunday's class at Sentinel Secondary School and Carrie Berg's class at Rockridge Secondary School in the Gallery. May 1 - 30.

= BOOKtopia ~ May 1 - 31 ~ See http://www.booktopia.ca/events.html

- BOOKtopia West Vancouver Children's Literature Festival; read about this year's presenters and line-up of events.

- Registration for the BOOKtopia Illustrator's Workshop (Barbara Reid) & the Writer's Workshop (Shane Koyczan) is underway!

= Monday Movie Nights

6:30pm: ~ April 29 ~ Beasts of the Southern Wild; ~ May 6 ~ Argo; ~ May 13 ~ Intouchables

= Wednesday 6pm May 8 Teen Movie Night: The Hobbit: An unexpected Journey

= SHANE KOYCZAN -- A KAY MEEK CTR OFF-STAGE EVENT

~ 6 - 7pm ~ Friday May 10 -- Koyczan, one of the world's premier spoken word poets, will perform and speak with Kay Meek Managing Artistic Director Claude Giroux in the Welsh Hall. A book signing and meet and greet will follow.

= CURATING SAFAR/VOYAGE ~ 7 - 8:30pm ~ Wed May 15

Dr. Jill Baird of UBC's Museum of Anthropology will share her experiences in developing Canada's first major group showing of contemporary artists from the Middle East, featuring 16 artists, all of whom touch upon the theme of voyage.

=== BOOKtopia:

The WV Children™s Literature Festival Celebrates with Internationally-renowned Talents

Back for its ninth year! This year™s Festival line-up proves that putting pen to paper is just one part of the exciting literary arts world for young people. BOOKtopia 2013 features presenters with three distinctly different and internationally-renowned talents: plasticine art, prose writing and spoken word poetry. 

¢ Barbara Reid: Creator of more than 25 picture books, her plasticine artwork has won numerous accolades including the Governor General™s award

¢ Sarah Ellis: Author of 14 books for children and winner of the Governor General™s award and TD Canada Children™s Literature award

¢ Shane Koyczan: One of the world™s premiere spoken word poets

A complete list of BOOKtopia 2013 events can be found at booktopia.ca. We are especially excited to offer opportunities for youth to participate in workshops with Barbara Reid and Shane Koyczan.

BOOKtopia 2013 Photo Opportunities

BOOKtopia Opening Reception ~~~ 4pn Friday May 3 {sent out as preview}

West Vancouver Memorial Library, Youth Department (second level)

In attendance: West Vancouver MP John Weston, Mayor Michael Smith, District Councillors, West Vancouver School District Superintendent Chris Kennedy, School Board trustees, young winners of the 2013 Member of Parliament Award for Writing, West Vancouver Memorial Library Director Jenny Benedict, Board members and library staff.

+ Author Presentations at the Kay Meek Centre Main Stage

¢ Sarah Ellis: Tuesday May 7 ~ 10:30 “ 11:30am and 1:30 “ 2:30pm, presentation to approximately 500 Grade 5 students

¢ Barbara Reid: Wed May 8 ~ 10:30 “ 11:30am and 1:30 “ 2:30pm, presentation to approximately 500 Grade 2 students

¢ Shane Koyczan: Friday May 10 ~ 1:30 “ 2:30pm, presentation to approximately 500 secondary school students

+ Illustrator™s Workshop with Governor General™s Award Winner Barbara Reid

Wednesday May 8 ~ 4 “ 5pm

WVM Library, Storyhouse (second level): Children ages 8 “ 12 working with Barbara to create plasticine portraits.

+ Writing Workshop with Shane Koyczan

Friday May 10 ~ 4 “ 5pm

Library, Storyhouse (second level):Teens hone their writing craft and work on original pieces with Shane.

About BOOKtopia

BOOKtopia, a partnership between the Library and the WV School District, features authors, illustrators, workshops, and other literary events for young people ages three and older. The Festival is presented with the generous support of the West Vancouver Memorial Library Foundation, the North Shore News and the WV Community Foundation. Each year approximately 1,500 children and their families participate in the Festival.

 BOOKtopia began with the vision of Fanny Patterson, a WV mother of three. Inspired by the Vancouver International Writers Festival events for young people and the addition of the Kay Meek Centre to the community, she came to the Library with her idea of a children™s literature festival. In the spring of 2005, BOOKtopia: the West Vancouver Children™s Literature Festival was launched.

Now in its ninth year, BOOKtopia continues to promote literacy, celebrate language arts, and cultivate creative thought amongst young West Vancouverites and their families. All events are offered free of charge.

About the WVML Youth Department

The Youth Services Dept is committed to ensuring that all youth in our community have an equal opportunity to build literacy skills, to progress successfully through the school years, and to transition into the work force equipped for lifelong learning. In addition to large annual events like BOOKtopia, the Summer Reading Club and the Reading Link Challenge, the Department offers a dozen weekly programs for children and teens. The Library attracts nearly 43,000 people to our facility and 27,000 to our website each month and circulates over 1 million items annually.

BOOKtopia Media Contact

Shannon Ozirny, Youth Dept Head; Phone: 925 7422 | Fax: 925 5933 | Email: sozirny@westvanlibrary.ca

+++ WV MUSEUM +++ 925 729 http://westvancouvermuseum.ca/exhibitions/current_exhibition

May 8 - June 15 Barry Downs

Melding Architecture with Landscape: A Collaboration in Design

Opening Reception on May 14 from 7pm

Barry Downs has been practising architecture for over five decades, first with Thompson Berwick & Pratt Architects, then in partnership with Fred Hollingsworth and later, with Richard Archambault. His projects span a wide range from houses and institutions to community master plans and all are informed by his skilful melding of buildings, gardens, and landscape, a fundamental design philosophy that respects the natural topography, ecology, and the private and public nature of a site rather than attempting to circumvent it.

The exhibition illustrates this integration through key projects, such as the 1964 Massey Award winning Rayer Residence in West Vancouver, located on a hillside where the building's bent form embraces a garden, pond, and views of forest and ocean to urban settings where landscape provides the essential bonding element. Today, Downs works from his home studio in West Vancouver sited sensitively on the edge of a cliff and overlooking the Strait of Georgia.

+++ FERRY BUILDING GALLERY +++ http://ferrybuildinggallery.com ~ 925 7290

Sna7m: Strong Spirit    April 30 - May 26

Opening Ceremony 6 - 9pm Tuesday April 30

Beginning our Ceremony: canoes arrive, welcome and blessing ceremony, bonfire, and celebration

The Ferry Building Gallery is honoured to host an exhibition and series of events on First Nations art & storytelling. 

In the words of guest curator, Damara Jacobs, œstorytelling is a powerful tool. One can use it to educate, entertain, or preserve culture. At its core, however, storytelling is a basic human need. We all want to share our story. In the exhibition Sna7m: Strong Spirit we address the importance of story sharing within First Nations culture."

The exhibition™s feature artist Xwalacktun (Rick Harry), recently awarded the Order of BC and the Queen™s Diamond Jubilee Award, believes storytelling fosters healing and what better way to share a story than through art. Xwalacktun™s art is a reflection of his life™s journey and it is featured along side work created by his family, friends, apprentices, and peers.

The pieces in Sna7m connect or respond to each artist™s personal or cultural narrative. Public programs will assist in the artists™ sharing their narratives. One notable event will be the cross-cultural panel discussion moderated by Robert Davidson, featuring a First Nations artist, a Iranian artist, and a Chinese artist. This dialogue will further explore storytelling™s role within art and vice versa. There will also be artist demonstrations and a drumming circle.

Through the traditional and contemporary works presented within the exhibition and the various public programs Sna7m will offer the opportunity to explore our personal and collective history as human beings.

+++ SILK PURSE +++  http://silkpurse.ca/exhibitions/  925 7292

> April 23 - May 12 -- West Van Crows

Sharon Christian is a former long-time resident of West Vancouver and bird lover. For nearly two decades she has been particularly fascinated with crows, and over the years came to know them as individuals and families with distinct personalities and characters. In this wonderful show Sharon portrays some of her best loved crows, in their natural environs around West Vancouver.

> Storytelling -- 7 - 9pm Sunday May 5

North Shore Cric? Crac! Sunday Storytelling --- A Small Key Opens Large Doors...

Admission $6 Info: 985 5168 An initiative of the North Shore Storytellers' Guild, a carrying member of the Vancouver Society of Storytelling. North Shore Cric? Crac! is the oldest continuously running Storytelling event on the North Shore, since 2000, and still going strong!

> May 14 - June 2 -- 3 Photographers: Expressions of Nature

The art of photography has evolved greatly since its inception in 1790. Today, artists have access to numerous tools and resources to create unique work. Photographers Karen Evans, Rita Hernandez, and Elaine Hunter use a variety of techniques to manipulate and enhance the images of nature they find inspiring; drawing forth the subject™s spirit  and enriching the piece™s narrative, while challenging us to view the world in a new light.

Opening reception: Tuesday May 14th from 6 to 8pm

+++ KAY MEEK CENTRE +++ http://www.kaymeekcentre.com/on_stage/events_calendar

Simplest way to get on email list, call 913 3634 (also for tix) or email tickets@kaymeekcentre.com

April 30:   Movies at the Meek: First Position

May 2 - 3: Collingwood School: Fantasies, Fairy Tales & Superheroes

May 2 - 4: The Lion, the Witch, & the Wardrobe

May 4:     Pandora's Vox & Espiritu: A Canadian Musical Feast

May 5:     Amplifier Semi-Finals

May 7: Movies at the Meek - Anna Karenina

May 8: WV District Housing Forum [Coach Houses]

May 9: Amplifier 2013 - Finals

May 10: Anne Marie Calder Art Reception

May 11: TedX WestVancouverED

May 11: Shane Koyczan - SOLD OUT

May 12: Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra

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+++ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 60, West Vancouver +++ http://www.westvan60.com/

Office: 922 3587 Lounge: 922 1920 Fax: 922 2659

For all the events/mtgs, see the calendar: http://westvan60.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/april.png

+++ WV CHAMBER of COMMERCE + 926 6614 + http://www.westvanchamber.com

(Videos on the website) Awards given at the President's Dinner. Congratulations! Here are the winners:

BIG Business of the Year West Van Florist

Small Business of the Year Options Solutions

New Business of the Year Ambleside Dermedics

Innovator of the Year Monkey Toast

Young Entrepreneur of the Year Dr. Nick Seddon of Dundarave Dental Clinic

Citizen of the Year John Barker

=== CULTUREWATCH ===

* THEATRE

+ ARTS CLUB -- 687 1644  http://www.artsclub.com

~ My Turquoise Years, Memoir of a Cdn Girlhood; Granville Island Stage; Apr 4 - May 4

~ Do You Want What I Have Got? A Craigslist Cantata returns April 18 to May 18

on the Revue Stage with J. Cameron Barnett, Bree Greig, Selina Martin, and Barry Mirochnick, together with two new cast members: Josh Epstein and Marguerite Witvoet! For more about Craigslist:

http://blog.artsclub.com/2013/04/08/introducing-do-you-want-what-i-have-got-a-craigslist-cantata-2/utm_source=mail2&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EclubApril17

and the cast, visit our blog. Tix start at just $25.

+ PACIFIC THEATRE

How to Write a New Book for the Bible 731 5518 pacifictheatre.org Apr 6 - May 25

+ HAVANA THEATRE

The Irish Curse, a comedy by Martin Casella 253 9119 havanarestaurant.ca May 14 - 18

+ METRO THEATRE 266 7191 metrotheatre.com

Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward, May 3 to June 1

+ JERICHO ARTS CTR 224 8007 x3

FIGHTING CHANCE PRODUCTIONS presents A Night on Broadway 

Directed by Ryan Mooney. This uplifting and laughter-filled musical production celebrates both classic and current shows that have their roots in New York City's "Great White Way". With banter and stories shared in between, this evening will take you to Broadway itself with some of the Lower Mainland's brightest musical theatre talent!

A Night on Broadway is a series of cabaret-style evenings featuring musical theatre selections mingled with entertaining banter and stories in an intimate and casual setting. Each night will be different as we rotate through a surprising roster of performers, singing songs from the shows we love. 

Preview: May 7 & 8; Opening: May 9; runs May 9 - 18

Previews $15; Tix Adults $30 Students/Seniors $20; See  fightingchanceproductions.ca/Ž

+ FIREHALL ARTS CENTRE    firehallartscentre.ca

BC Buds Spring Arts Fair -- music, theatre, dance; May 10 - 12

The Matchmaker of Montreal -- witty romantic comedy by Shaul Ezer; May 22 - June 2

+ PERFORMANCE WORKS performanceworks.ca 877 840 0457

Beggar's Opera -- 8pm Apr 18 to May 5 w/ matinees & Brief Encounters -- May 9 - 11

+ PRESENTATION HOUSE THEATRE

May 6 - 11: Theatre BC's North Shore Zone Festival. A virtual feast of theatrical endeavours.

Pirates of Penzance, Gilbert & Sullivan (NSLOS has set it in modern Canada) May 16 - June 1st

+ DEEP COVE SHAW THEATRE 929 3200

Here on the Flight Path, a comedy by Norm Foster (the ever-popular Cdn playwright) 8pm May 9 - 25

+ RUSSIAN HALL (600 Campbell Avenue)

The Obstructions theatre series continues with Leaky Heaven's piece i am all my sons on May 11, 2013 at the Russian Hall.

Inspired in part by the film The Five Obstructions, by JÞrgen Leth and Lars Von Trier, Obstructions is the latest project from the group of theatre companies known as Progress Lab, producers of the wildly popular and innovative HIVE series. Over a one-year period, each company creates an evening™s entertainment based on some creative œobstructions devised in secret meetings by the rest of the group.

The fun doesn™t stop: At each Obstructions show the next theatre company on the list receives their obstructions, delivered under a spotlight by a shadowy emcee. Theatre Replacement is next in the hot seat.

Date: May 11, 2013 8:30pm: Doors open9:00pm: ShowImmediately after each show: Judging, Theatre Replacement gets their obstructions, then party time!Location: map linkTickets $16 ON SALE NOW

* ART

+ VANCOUVER ART GALLERY  http://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/events_and_programs/calendar_of_events.html

Coming Exhibitions: for details: http://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/the_exhibitions/upcoming_exhibitions.html ]

~ NB: VAG Mbrs receive 20% off admission to the Royal BC Museum in Victoria when you show your Gallery Mbrshp card.

For more info contact Member Services at membership@vanartgallery.bc.ca or 604 662 4711.

> Opened Apr 13: Grand Hotel: Redesigning Modern Life

> Grand Motel -- 8pm - 1am Friday May 3

Far-flung luxuries meet local art and culture in this Grand Hotel-themed FUSE. Featuring performances by Blim, Battery Opera and more. Live performances in the Gallery spaces, DJs, eclectic Gallery tours, and unexpected surprises have made FUSE Vancouver's favourite see“and“be“seen event.

http://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/events_and_programs/fuse.html

> Current Exhibitions Art Spiegelman; Co-Mix: A Retrospective of Comics, Graphics, and Scraps

The first retrospective exhibition of the acclaimed American artist presents works ranging from Art Spiegelman's early underground comics, to his best-known and genre-defining work, Maus, as well as recent illustrations and comic art. Co-produced by VAG, the Museum Ludwig, Köln, and the Jewish Museum, NY. Curated by Rina Zavagli-Mattotti.

Read more » http://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/the_exhibitions/exhibit_co-mix.html

> EXHIBITION James Hart: The Dance Screen (The Scream Too) -- November 2012 to January 2014

In late 2009, artist James Hart began designing this large-scale sculpture and began carving the work in 2010. This ambitious project brings together many of the principal animal figures from traditional Haida stories, especially creatures that depend on salmon for their survival.

Read more: http://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/the_exhibitions/exhibit_hart.html

* Caroun Art Gallery

Painting Exhibition by œSoosan Khan Mohammadi

May 1 - 14 (Closed Mondays)Opening Reception: 4 - 9pm May 4

* SCULPTURE

+ Tattoos and Scrimshaw, the Art of the Sailor

Vancouver Maritime Museum 257 8300 vanmaritime.com Mar 14 - Oct 18

* MUSIC

+ Out to Lunch: VAG Fridays 12:10pm

May 10 (The River, world premiere of silent movie with piano accompaniment); May 17 (White Sparrow, piano and lute)

+ VANCOUVER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

from: http://enews.vancouversymphony.ca/1213VSO-13.html

If you are a current VSO Subscriber, the Renewals Deadline is Friday May 3rd “ so please be sure to contact VSO Customer Service at 876 3434, Mon to Fri, 9am to 7pm, or email customerservice@vancouversymphony.ca to secure your seats for next season.

To become a VSO Subscriber, call the above number for a FREE SEASON BROCHURE, or browse the VSO's series packages online here. Beginning Monday, May 6th, you can order your new subscription online “ AND order Specials and Festivals with your 15% Subscriber discount!

> The Merry Pranks of Till Eulenspiegel

Orpheum: 8pm Sat May 4; 2pm Sun May 5; 8pm Mon May 6

Kazuyoshi Akiyama, conductor; Ingrid Fliter, piano*

Berlioz Le Corsaire; Mendelssohn Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor*;

Bartók   Divertimento for Strings; Strauss Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks

Pianist Ingrid Fliter, one of the great interpreters of the classical repertoire, always delivers exhilarating performances, and is right at home with the music of Mendelssohn. Richard Strauss's funky, fantastic tone poem about the kooky exploits of Till Eulenspiegel makes for a satisfying concert finale (well, for audiences, not for Till!).

> The Legends

Concert with soloists playing Schubert, Brahms, and Sibelius, at Orpheum 8pm May 11 and 13

* BOOK LAUNCH:

Launch of JACK LAYTON: Art in Action (300 pp; $25) 

~ 6:30 - 9pm ~ Thursday May 2 at the Vancouver Public Library, 350 W Georgia St, Peter Kay Room.

Members of the pacifi-kana (a BC Haiku group) community who contributed to the book include Terry Ann Carter, Franci Louann. and Janet Vickers. Also, a May 4 launch in Victoria is in the works . . .

More info: MC Renée Saklikar will be joined by consulting editor and partner in Quattro Books/Fourfront Editions, Allan Briesmaster. May 2 is the second anniversary of the NDP as Official Federal Opposition. Contact: info@quattrobooks.ca orallan@quattrobooks.ca. Confirmed Presenters: Terry Ann Carter, Heidi Greco, Franci Louann, Sonnet L™Abbé, Susan McCaslin, J Peachy. Others, including surprise guests, will join these six contributors to the book to talk about Jack and his influence on the arts, culture, and activism. For more information about the book, visit www.quattrobooks.ca/books/jack-layton-art-in-action.

* CONFERENCE / TALKS

April 29, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: palestinianconference@gmail.com

PALESTINIAN CONFERENCE AT UBC -- May 3 to 5

To learn more about the speakers and events and register online for the conference, visit http://palestinianconference.org.

Kevin Neish photography of Gaza, Palestine on display at conference

May 2: SETTLER COLONIALISMS, QUEER ACTIVISM, AND THE PINKWASHING OF ISRAELI APARTHEID

Conference brings Palestinians across North America to UBC Campus

Palestinians are converging in Vancouver for a weekend of discussions, cultural expression, and protest, at "Return and Liberation: Conference of the Palestinian Shatat [Diaspora] in North America", taking place at the University of BC. (Full conference details are available at the website, palestinianconference.org.)

Conference participants, who include Palestinians from across Canada, the United States, and the UK, will participate in over 20 workshops and major plenaries focusing on how Palestinians outside Palestine are represented and organized to seek freedom for their homeland.

The conference also coincides with a Western conference by the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, and conference organizers and attendees will participate in a protest of CIJA's keynote speakers at 4 pm on Sunday, May 5, after the official close of the Palestinian conference. 

"There are millions of Palestinians outside Palestine -- over 6 million Palestinian refugees who have been denied their right to return home for over 65 years now. This conference is an opportunity for us to come together as Palestinians in North America and say that our voice must be heard," says Khaled Barakat, conference coordinator and Vancouver community activist.

Conference panels will include presentations by Karma Nabulsi of Oxford University, Rabab Abdulhadi of San Francisco State University, Loubna Qutami of the Palestinian Youth Movement, Abdelrazzaq Takriti of the University of Sheffield, and Issam Yamani of Toronto's Palestine House, a large Palestinian community organization that was recently defunded for its immigrant settlement services by the Harper government's Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

"It is particularly important for us to discuss how to challenge the Harper government and Canadian policy towards Palestine," said Omar Shaban, conference organizer. "Canada has a long record of supporting Israeli occupation, and the repeated public statements of John Baird, Jason Kenney and Stephen Harper praising Israeli apartheid and demonizing Palestinian and solidarity organizing within Canada are a real affront to our community." 

Conference participants will also engage in a cultural evening with Louisiana-based Palestinian singer Nisreen Hajaj and Jafraa Dabke Troupe, a Palestinian traditional dance troupe from Seattle. The conference will begin at 5 pm on Friday, at UBC's Buchanan A Building, and close at 2 pm on Sunday, May 5, before the protest of CIJA's keynote speakers.

"We want to focus on our own goals at this conference, not CIJA's event. They are welcoming, however, Israel's ambassador to Canada; Dennis Ross; and John Baird and it is important that people in Vancouver speak out to say that official representatives of war crimes and apartheid are unwelcome," said Barakat. "But the real work of this conference is bringing Palestinians together to talk about what we can do from North America to change the conversation and achieve Palestinian rights, and ensure our voice is heard."

>>> INDEPENDENT JEWISH VOICES sent this email:

"The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs [CIJA] does not represent the majority of Canadian Jews. Rather it is a highly partisan political lobby organization which uncritically supports policies of the Israeli govt wch have been ruled illegal by the World Court and which are contrary to Canadian Foreign policy such as the continuing Israeli occupation of Palestine, expanding settlements on that land, the separation barrier, and its refusal to negotiate about the rights of Palestinian refugees. It is clear to us, as Jews, that Israel holds and abuses its overwhelming power in a way deeply inconsistent with Jewish values and human rights." -- from IJV letter to Canadian senators (http://unjppi.org/ijv-letter-to-senator-ruth.html)

=== NATURE === David Cook 924 0147

= Tuesday April 30^th

= Title: Geology of some buildings and monuments in downtown Vancouver. Trip leader: David Cook, Geologist.

A free Nature Vancouver event by registration.

= Meet: Noon. Duration: Three hours or as long as you want. Location: Will be revealed on registration.

Walk description: We will examine the exterior and interior of a number of buildings in downtown Vancouver to look at the various natural building stones used in construction and decoration. The provenance, composition, and suitability of these materials will be explained. We will note how their use has changed over time according to availability, cost, custom, and durability. This will also be an opportunity to learn about basic geology, the history of the buildings visited, and architectural types and terminology.

= Friday May 3^rd

= The Grand Tour

A natural history field trip for Salmonberry Days of the Dunbar Residents Association http://www.dunbar-vancouver.org/.

A hike through the old growth forest of Pacific Spirit Regional Park above Wreck Beach.

Meeting Time & Location: Noon at the north-western intersection of SW Marine Drive and Old Marine Drive in Pacific Spirit Regional Park. There is free parking along Old Marine Drive which is in Pacific Spirit Regional Park. Entry by car onto Old Marine Drive is at the south-eastern intersection of Old Marine Drive and SW Marine Drive (SE of 16^th Ave.).

Duration of field trip: two to three hours.

General Description: This is the 'Grand Tour' because it is focused on the exceptional grand fir trees growing in the area. Unlike the majority of Pacific Spirit Regional Park, which was logged exhaustively in the 1890s, the slopes above Wreck Beach and around the UBC Botanical Gardens are relatively intact old-growth forest; one of the most accessible and beautiful big tree routes in MetroVancouver.

The Route: At our meeting point at the top of Totem Ravine we will have a view of one of North America™s largest grand firs. It is 64.5m to its broken top, has a wide base and an enormous and complex crown with numerous reiterations. We will then hike along the thickly forested Old Marine Drive to the top of Trail 7 in Pacific Spirit Regional Park, where we will take a look at a stand of grand firs and old-growth Douglas-firs before descending the Trail 7 staircase down to the beach. At the bottom of the staircase is a 2m thick Douglas-fir. Once on the beach we will stop at the bottom of Totem Ravine to look at a very large Douglas-fir and another grand fir of near-record size. Take note of many other large grand firs and big-leaf maples along the route and keep your eyes open for the Wreck Beach Douglas-fir which emerges quite spectacularly from the forest canopy above Wreck Beach. This Douglas-fir is probably the largest tree in the UBC area. Here there is an excellent panoramic view of the old-growth forest with the veteran trees rising above the canopy. Along the beach trail we will also look at the salt marsh ecology and one of the giant glacial erratics that are scattered along the beach and have First Nations significance (Musqueam). We then return to Old Marine Drive by ascending the Trail 6 staircase.

Trail Conditions: The trail along the beach is rough and uneven with potential hazards such as sections of mud, slippery roots, rocks, and short sections of walking on logs to by-pass marshes. Therefore wear hiking boots with good-grip soles. The two stairways are steep and endless.

A free public event. No registration required. Bring snacks and a beverage.

=== HEADSUP 8A === Date: 22 April, 2013 5:14:12 AM PDT

Headsup 8A b/c of importance of Waterfront (13th to 18th) Public Hearing Monday night 7pm April 22

Happy 87th Birthday to HM Queen Elizabeth II (Apr 21)

87 Facts About Queen Elizabeth II http://www.royalcentral.co.uk/thequeen/87-facts-about-queen-elizabeth-ii-6251

SECTIONS

ONE: Wednesday Apr 24 (a) PSB public mtg missing from DWV Calendar; (b) luncheon re Gallipoli

TWO: Waterfront Comments/Puzzle

THREE: Letters from two (informed, concerned) citizens (worth serious consideration), A (Morris), B (Day)

FOUR: Transcript of Waterfront item at Apr 8th ccl mtg (still confusing but shows you what was said)

and related PQP comments 

FIVE/END: QTP :-) {moved to this WVM}

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ONE -- WEDNESDAY APRIL 24

(a) Cmnty Ctr 6-9pm, public mtg on the PSB, a major project so surprised not to see it on the DWV Calendar:

Found more info elsewhere though:  http://www.westvancouver.ca/Level3.aspx?id=39250

(b) WV United Church, ph 922 9171, luncheon at noon: Topic "Gallipoli:  Birthplace of Three Nations" by Roddy MacKenzie, re the significance and his recent visit (ANZAC Day in remembrance of April 25, 1915)

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TWO --  WATERFRONT ZONING PUZZLE 

See if you can find your way through what park dedication means.  Referendum to remove? why say dedication at end of year?  how much control if the Park Accessory uses part is passed?  unlike most other motions when amendments are made at second reading, that is not quite the case with PHs (wch is why Sop brought it up).  One opinion is that first reading is it (but can make 'lesser' changes so shd be clarified).  Also said that if dedicated PARK, wd require a referendum to change the use.  If the first reading has to stay (wch Ccl passed on Apr 8), then all the uses listed are permitted: rentals, childcare, restaurants, etc.

IMVHO, much more public input/feedback is needed to get consensus on how much more commercialization shd ideally be allowed.  There may be some recreation facilities that wd expand the enjoyment and leisure choices.

Too much uncertainty; need details and confirmation.

Sokol does say clearly (see end of item wch went from ~7:54 to 8:59) that if Ccl wanted to take anything out they'd have to do it 'now', ie right then, or else all the uses are in the bylaw.

Strangely, it passes unanimously.

I can only think that mbrs of Ccl were still thinking they cd make amendments.

{LATER: Needs clarification; told Ccl has complete control through the approving process.}

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THREE: Two Letters: Morris and Day

= A = from Rob Morris (my bolding), in NSN pA7 Sunday April 21

April 14, 2013

re: NS News, April 13 œWest Vancouver Considers Waterfront Changes

West Vancouver™s announcement that waterfront properties between 13th and 18th will be dedicated as a park should be pleasing news. However, the zoning changes proposed favour development, not protection of a park. Further, these changes are only a week and one Council meeting from being done. West Van residents should be alerted and alarmed.

The motion before Council, suddenly thrust into a Public Hearing scheduled for next Monday, April 22, will, in one sweeping action: amend the Official Community Plan (OCP), create a new œcommunity use zoning (CU5), and apply that zoning to the Ambleside waterfront. But the proposed new zoning allows for future œaccessory uses and herein lies a problem.

The accessory uses embedded in the amendment are completely out of scale compared with current use and most residents™ ideas of a park. Fully developed, they will totally change the nature of the waterfront park lands. Yet these have hastily and, for some reason, quietly been created; many residents won™t be aware of them at all.

Proposed accessory uses in the new zoning include:

¢ A large, 6,000 sq. ft. restaurant (roughly the size of Beach House at Dundarave);

¢ A bar (a œliquor primary premises) of 75 seats and 20 tables (comparable in size to a restaurant, such as Carmelo's);

¢ Two equipment rental concession;

¢ Two more food concessions;

¢ A ferry dock and terminal;

¢ A child care facility, and;

¢ One or more arts facilities, each 5,000 sq. ft. (these do not include the proposed new art gallery).

The total would allow eight or more buildings with up to 20,000 sq. ft. in these five blocks of waterfront. The effect of these œaccessory uses will be to encourage development, not preserve park lands. Dedication of the lands as park does not prohibit any of these uses.

The proposal claims these changes reflect the expressed wishes of West Vancouver residents, and were provided in feedback received from the recent œActivate Ambleside program.

I participated in this program. It consisted of a few display boards at several œopen houses. We are told that 300 people attended. I do not believe the program expressed the wishes of residents. But equally important is that the program contained no hint of the scale of allowable development that is now suddenly thrust upon us.

I urge West Van residents to quickly learn more about these out-of-scale OCP and zoning changes, and to express your views about future Ambleside development to Council before or at the Public Meeting on Monday.

Rob Morris

= B = from Rod Day (my bolding)

April 19, 2013

With regard to the North Shore News article œWest Vancouver Considers Waterfront Changes (April 13), I welcome the Parks Department™s announcement that the waterfront between 13th and 18th will be dedicated as park before the end of the year.  However, I am concerned about the size and scope of the proposal for œparks accessory uses which would permit a large restaurant of 6,000 square feet, roughly the size of Beach House at Dundarave, and a wine bar (called in quaint language, œliquor primary premises) with 75 seats and 20 tables, the size as a restaurant (about the size of Carmelo's).  In addition, it proposes two concessions, recreation equipment rental, a ferry building dock, a child care facility, and finally, in vague language, one or more arts facilities of 5,000 square feet each.  Though Council must pass on each of these proposals when they come before it in future, the total could come to as many as eight or nine buildings with 20,000 square feet in just five blocks, which would completely change our waterfront area from the quiet and serene place that it is now to a much more crowded and congested atmosphere. 

Although the proposal is supposed to stimulate Ambleside revitalization, it could in fact do the opposite.  In the last couple of years several new restaurants and coffee houses have been established in Ambleside.   The unfair competition of waterfront restaurants, wine bars, and concessions on public lands could easily destroy these and other restaurants and coffee houses, and therefore other businesses, in and around Marine Drive.  Congestion and the lack of parking could drive people away from rather than attract them to Ambleside.

The controversy in 2011 over the proposal to build a large art gallery on the Ferry Building site demonstrated conclusively that West Vancouverites do not want to see large-scale development on our waterfront.   The present proposal violates the recommendations of the [Aldrich Pears] report of 2006, which was endorsed by Council during the art gallery debate.  Aldrich [Pears] emphasizes small scale, cottage-type buildings, œa string of pearls along the waterfront. The present proposal is grossly inconsistent with this park-like theme.   I urge Council to define more carefully and to modify these proposals to a level consistent with the Aldrich [Pears] report, which guaranteed the public enjoyment and quiet use of our natural waterfront.

Thank you, Rod Day

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FOUR: Transcript of Item 7 in Apr 8 ccl mtg (moved to NOTES) -- WATERFRONT

FIVE {also moved to WVM}

=== HEADSUP 8B¹ === Date: 23 April, 2013 3:12:39 AM PDT

Monday April 22 -- Happy Earth Day!

Well, I've ruined your suspense but was sure that's what you wanted to hear first.  Ccl listened -- thank you, Council!

They asked Mr Sokol to come back (possibly in May, more likely in June) with revisions having listened to the speakers (almost all against the OCP and Zoning amendments).

Mr Sokol did give a fuller presentation in the introduction at PH) wch included some modifications to what we'd last heard.

Cclr Booth, class act, at the end thanked all the citizens who had volunteered their time to come and speak, and noted they'd been respectful and positive.

{and I thought they spoke positively and constructively as well, impressed; loads of good remarks and ideas; besides size, mostly perturbed about lack of info/time/input}

Back to the (impressive) input, haphazardly listed below -- from 7 to ~ 9;20pm ~ and almost all applauded:

ADRA (need more time); Hollyburn Sailing Club; several citizens saying need more time, restaurants competing with Amb, take time to get it right; Art Mudry (architect, request for better definition of 'park' -- IMO probably b/c one explanation was that a park can have accessory uses); many mentions of the Aldrich Pears study (agreeing with small scale); in hurry now but many good comments and suggestions; great to hear Rob Morris with a persuasive version of his NSN letter (sent in last Headsup, reporting only 300 at public mtg); even supporters concerned about scale (large restaurant); abandon or adjourn; support for preserving the Navvy Jack House; cement for chess boards, more washrooms (universally favoured), wine bar attached to cafe?, and many more ideas.

Most ppl were generally supportive of some of the amendments but not all, not size, not shortness of time for review.

They closed the PH with some uncertainty about CC's next motion; had to be left to the regular ccl mtg.

At the regular mtg there was an interesting delegation by the Royal Marine Search and Rescue.

The mystery was solved re the waterfront when CC made the motion for staff to come back as a result of what had been heard.  Sop wanted the park dedication at the same time.  Pleasant surprise that Anne Mooi who'd said they were working on park dedication aiming for year end, reported that they'd moved the priority up and might have it next month.  Cclr NG, quite reasonably said she'd prefer to have the two consulting reports (market and commercial) before the next PH.  Several decried the 'wrong' impression ppl had about how much devt. There was more discussion and at end the Mayor expressed his frustration.

Will do a transcript so you'll have more details.

As for me, I thanked Mr Sokol for his introduction (more info and some modifications) and recognized Ccl's intent is to improve the park experience for us.  Echoed others wanting more time and public input/feedback.  Suggested 'minor' addns shd be quantified.  Had tried to find out if the PMP WG had recommended these proposed Park Accessory Uses but apparently not.  As the cclr for heritage when I was on Ccl, of course I was overjoyed about the preservation of the Navvy Jack house (longest continuously inhabited house in the Vancouver area) -- resident above and heritage, environmental, and stewardship groups below.  Though hundreds subscribe to my newsletter, have never heard anyone (one tonight though) promote daycare/childcare on the waterfront -- out of nowhere.  Ccl expressed surprise at its inclusion also. 

Dismayed biz area described as rundown -- rather than other pejorative unsuitable terms I've heard, it made me think of Shambleside....  Some speakers said the restaurant and uses on the waterfront wd enliven and help biz in Ambleside while others said the competition wd harm them.   If wanting more consultation I suggested -- wait for it -- a Working Group!  Include: users of the park and its facilities, the Chamber of Commerce (resolve the biz competition/vitalization issue); environmental groups (Streamkeepers, Foreshore, Wetland Partners); and Cmnty Groups. 

I'd sent a query from a resident about finance and process to the Mayor.  Since no answer, I spoke up to ask when a reply cd be expected.  The Mayor said they'd take it under advisement.

An effort to correct an incorrect statement/claim by a speaker was not quite successful -- will check on procedures -- toward the end it was stated that Ccl had complete control b/c all uses had to come back for a ccl decision.  NOT TRUE.  As Sokol had pointed out, those on the list a to g were in the bylaw and cd not be removed (without major steps like PH or referendum), IOW accepted accessory uses.  It's complicated but Ccl's options were murky.  One of my concerns was by passing this for example a restaurant and childcare might be entrenched so only talking about size.

At the end of the motion for staff to come back the Mayor expressed his frustration and disappointment, bemoaned the misinterpretation, and even went so far as to muse if we didn't have things that provided a return, buying the three lots, etc wd mean our taxes wd hv to go up 10%. 

Anyway.

Read up on all of this AND give your views to Ccl (and the Planning Dept!).  You've got a couple of weeks of respite for readiness.

During the reg ccl mtg there was an interesting presentation by the Royal Marine Search and Rescue with slides.

Cclr Lewis had a short anecdote about great service staff provided wrt an issue at the cemetery.

Mtg ended at 10:20.

=== NOTICE [1] -- Date: 24 April, 2013 4:58:30 AM PDT 

WILL APPEAR IN TODAY'S (24TH) VSUN!

Metro Vancouver examines options to hand over control of some parks to municipalities

BY KELLY SINOSKI, VANCOUVER SUN APRIL 23, 2013

Metro Vancouver is looking at potentially handing off some of its regional parks to municipalities because of the rising costs to maintain and expand them.

The move, suggested as part of a parks service review, follows a staff report last year that found Metro parks were œunder stress ” with aging infrastructure and congested trails ” and required a doubling of its current $6.3 million annual budget to improve those services. Caught my attention immediately -- read the whole article:

http://www.vancouversun.com/travel/Metro+Vancouver+examines+options+hand+over+control+some+parks/8284908/story.html

=== HEADSUP 8B² === Date: 26 April, 2013 4:18:57 PM PDT

Ccl mtg cancelled for Monday night, for the Youth Ccl mtg (in Srs' Ctr; 6:30pm start) followed by a reception.

Memorial Pond opening 11:30am Sat 27th ub.com/youth/leap.htm?utm_source=mail2&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EclubApril3

Probably some things omitted, so apologies, but herewith: 

Notices, Mtgs, etc; Theatre; Save the Frogs!; Agenda; Maggie; Marriage :-); Weatherwatch :-); Q/T/P

More mtgs, etc than in last Headsup however (varied):

o  GARBAGE 

New garbage diversion data show West Vancouver is adopting Green Can Program “ next week is first without solid waste pick-up. ... The new schedule began last week, and in preparation for the garbage schedule change, residents are encouraged to use their Green Can or a backyard composter.

Next week “ April 29 to May 3 “ is the first week without residential garbage pick-up.

o  Park Royal Neighbourhood Presentation Centre  (devt plans)

Opens Saturday, April 27; daily noon to 5pm;  Park Royal South, across from Lugaro Jewellers 

o  SLOW DOWN!

CTV had a clip on our own WVPD at work in beautiful Dundarave (tulips in bloom):

http://bc.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=913548&binId=1.1184694&playlistPageNum=1

o  TREES!

Loss of Steve Jenkins, loss of tree protection in WV?  The Black Creek massacre, trees chopped down in Memorial Park, etc.  A couple of years later and they still have not hired and Environmental Protection Ofcr (or whatever title they choose).  Vancouver has an active urban forest prog (selling trees cheaply on weekends in various nbrhds to be planted).  Benefits are numerous -- clean air, erosion prevention, reduction of stress on storm sewers, and so on.

More info: http://treecitycanada.ca     and     http://www.treekeepers.ca

o THEATRE

+  PHT Fundraiser -- Love, Loss, and What I Wore

An evening that promises to delight audiences, young and old alike, as we bring Love, Loss, and What I Wore by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron to the stage at Presentation House Theatre on April 25 and April 26.  

A fundraising event for PHT made possible by the generosity of NV's very own Nicola Cavendish, who will be joined onstage by Jenny Mitchell, Susan Mendelson, Patti Allan, Jennifer Clement, Janet Gigliotti, and Veena Sood.

Pls join us at 6pm for our Sparkling & Strawberries Silent Auction Fundraiser.  Performance is at 7pm. (990 3474)

Tix $45, includes a sparkling drink and appetizer.  We will feature a silent auction on with four fantastic prizes each night and one grand prize "for auction" on both nights.  Auction prizes will be announced soon.

+  PULL THE PIN -- 7pm Sat Apr 27   

A Political Evening of Performance, Discussion & Klezmer Punk 

  Co-produced by Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Theatre and Neworld Theatre

This is a community event involving artistic and political discussions on the ongoing issues and questions pertaining to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict.  The central focus of this event will be a reading of Facts, a new political drama by Montreal Jewish playwright Arthur Milner.  The play will be read by Marcus Youssef, Sean Devine, and Patrick Sabongui, directed by Marisa Smith.  The event will also feature a performance from musician Geoff Berner and panellists from Seriously Free Speech, Independent Jewish Voices, the Canada Palestine Association, and the playwright Arthur Milner, facilitated by Camyar Chai.

Tix $10  - Advance Sales Only, Limited Capacity; at Progress Lab (1422 William St. Vancouver)

About the Play - Facts

Facts revolves around a joint Israeli/Palestinian police investigation over a killing.....  A Christian-American archaeologist has been murdered, .....   a chilling and taut political-crime thriller that is an exciting piece of drama on its own merits. What's exceptional, though, is that it offers a rare theatrical opportunity for both an Israeli and Palestinian protagonist to wade through the greater political dilemma within the microcosm of a murder investigation.

For more,www.factstheplay.ca.

Entertainment, Inspiration and Cuisine

Live performance by Musician/Activist Geoff Berner - www.geoffberner.com

Clips of local and international award-winning documentary films | Info booths hosted bySeriously Free Speech Vancouver, Independent Jewish Voices, and the Canadian Palestine Association | Cash bar & Catering by Tamam Fine Palestinian Cuisine

And more...  Panellists: Sheila Delany (Seriously Free Speech), Rabbi David Mivasair (Independent Jewish Voices), Hanna Kawas (Canada Palestine Association), and playwright Arthur Milner. Facilitated by Neworld Theatre's founding artistic director Camyar Chai.

A Related Event -- Playwrights Theatre Centre presents a Playwrights Guild Reading 

from Arthur Milner, April 28th  Doors at 7 pm, Reading at 7:30pm

Also at 1422 William Street. Free admission, cash bar

For more info contact (tix):  marisa@neworldtheatre.com or sean@horseshoesandhandgrenades.ca

SAVE THE FROGS!

If you can't read this newsletter, clickto view it on the web. Pls forward this letter to your friends and colleagues!

http://savethefrogs.com/newsletters/2013/2013-04-12-STF-Day-Awards.html

===  YOUTH COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA -- Monday April 29  ===

6:30 PM IN THE SENIORS™ ACTIVITY CENTRE (ACTIVITY ROOM)

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. INTRODUCTION OF THE 2013 YOUTH COUNCIL

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

4. PRESENTATION œOur Living-Learning Community.

A PowerPoint presentation will be provided.

5. REPORTS FROM YOUTH MAYOR AND YOUTH COUNCILLORS

Youth Mayor and Youth Councillors will report on activities and events of Youth Week.

6. PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

7. ADJOURNMENT

THE YOUTH APPRECIATION AWARDS PRESENTATION WILL COMMENCE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE YOUTH COUNCIL MEETING

RECEPTION TO FOLLOW

=========================================================================

MAGGIE, MarriageWatch, WeatherWatch {moved to WVM}

===   REGULAR COUNCIL MTG AGENDA April 8  === {deleted b/c notes in this WVM}

NOTICE [2]

Subject: PS Fwd: Headsup 8B: Mtgs/Events; Agenda Apr 29

Date: 27 April, 2013 4:55:41 AM PDT

Alas, sorry, left a few culture vulture things off that were to go in Headsup 8B:

=  Ending Sat Apr 27:

THEATRE

o Fools, by Neil Simon at Coast Capital Playhouse, White Rock (536 7535) whiterockplayers.ca

o  Moliere's Don Juan; Blackbird Theatre Co at the Richmond Gateway Theatre (270 1812) gatewaytheatre.com

MUSIC

+ Vancouver Cantata Singers: Prometheus Steals the Fire: The Music of Kristopher Fulton at Bau-Xi Gallery

7pm vancouvercantatasingers.com 

TALK

>  Hildegard & The Mystics w/ Matthew Fox, presented by Hollyhock-Memorial Ctr for Peace, 9am - 4pm Apr 27

 at 1825 W 16th in Vancouver (800 933 6339 x 232) hollyhock.ca

=  Sunday Apr 28:

+ Opera Pro Cantati: Bellini's I Capuleti e i Montecchi at 7pm in Cambrian Hall (340 8545) procantati.com 

NOTICE [3]

Subject: Tues Apr 30 Events!

Date: 30 April, 2013 2:20:56 PM PDT

this week time is going much faster than usual....

This is not Friday the 13th but today have got last minute info re things this afternoon/evening!

ONE

A public mtg re Invasive Plants has just appeared on the DWV home page -- it's not even on the DWV Calendar:

Invasive Plants Strategy Public Meetings

April 29 2013

The next (and last) meeting is Tuesday, April 30, 4 - 5:30 p.m.

It only says at the Cmnty Ctr, no room given.

Wonder how the public will get to know about it? {Update: that was a public mtg not on WG's webpage wch has other mtgs}

TWO

(did know about this one; it's in WVM)

Sna7m: Strong Spirit    April 30 - May 26   Opening Ceremony 6 - 9pm Tuesday April 30

Beginning our Ceremony: canoes arrive, welcome and blessing ceremony, bonfire, and celebration

The Ferry Building Gallery is honoured to host an exhibition and series of events on First Nations art & storytelling. 

In the words of guest curator, Damara Jacobs, œstorytelling is a powerful tool. One can use it to educate, entertain, or preserve culture. At its core, however, storytelling is a basic human need. We all want to share our story. In the exhibition Sna7m: Strong Spirit we address the importance of story sharing within First Nations culture."

The exhibition™s feature artist Xwalacktun (Rick Harry), recently awarded the Order of BC and the Queen™s Diamond Jubilee Award, believes storytelling fosters healing and what better way to share a story than through art. Xwalacktun™s art is a reflection of his life™s journey and it is featured along side work created by his family, friends, apprentices, and peers.

THREE

{Poster for PkRoyal's presentation 7:30 Tues Apr 30 PkR N, ctr court}

=== WVM 9 PREVIEW [3 May 7:12pm]

Same old refrain; the treadmill's going faster but want you to know about imminent events and the agenda Monday with important items.

Concerned about the Public Safety Bldg?  better go!  how to fund is on the agenda and selling land is recommended.

{Do you agree with selling land (gone forever) to fund a depreciating asset, a building that might last 60-70 years, tops?}

FWIW, don't mind selling land to buy other land, and maybe sell road ends but not lots, property; the land is our heritage.  Only one reader agreed with selling and one said we had no choice (of course most don't agree with that)

Herewith: [A] Main items May 6; [B] Mtgs/Events/News; [C] May 6 Agendas; [D] Details on the Mtgs/Events;

[E] Ambleside's elephant seal; [F] QTP 

= A =

MAIN ITEMS May 6

AGENDA: Delegations: HUB (Cycling) and Hollyburn Sailing Club (50th Anniversary); DVP Applicn 2372 Bellevue (letters give history and options); PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING: Schematic Design, Funding Strategy (they'll sell land if you don't say lease or borrow (from ourselves)!), Funding Release; Devt Permit (1519 “ 1525 Bellevue); John Lawson Park Playground; Capilano Rugby Club Liquor Licence; Park Dedication (info to be supplied!); BUDGET/TAX RATES (to third reading!); Adoption of Bylaws (Cemetery, fees/charges); Ccl Mtg added 10am May 8;  Cmte Apptmts; Correspondence: dissection of a staff report on the Unitarian Church devt; many letters on the changes proposed for the Ambleside Waterfront; 1300blk; PSB

{NB: No minutes for Apr 8th when agenda came out (and still not up Friday afternoon) -- hard to understand when we used to get the minutes weekly!}

= B =

+  MAY 3  Friday

1.  BOOKtopia starts at the Library

2.  Beer-Tasting at the Eagle Harbour Yacht Club

+  MAY 4  Saturday

3.  NSh Artists' Guild Spring Show at the WV Cmnty Ctr

4.  Top Ten Endangered Heritage Tour in Vancouver

+  MAY 5  Sunday

5.  Ambleside Farmers' Market is back!

6.  Wild Edibles -- a Rainforest Walking Tour (Lynn Headwaters)

7.  Migratory Bird Week: A Heron's Home

+  WEEKEND -- May 3 to 5

8. Palestinian Shatat at UBC

= C =

MONDAY MAY 6 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

Note: At 6pm the sp Ccl Mtg will commence in open session in the MFCR and will be immediately followed by a motion to exclude the public in order to hold a closed session, pursuant to section 90 of the Cmnty Charter. At 7pm the regular Ccl

Mtg will commence in the Council Chamber.

6pm

1. Call to Order.

EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC

2. RECOMMENDED: THAT in the public interest, members of the public be excluded...

90. (1) A part of a council meeting may be closed to the public if .....

(a) personal info about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee,

or agent of the M or another position appointed by the M;

(g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality;

(i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications nec for that purpose; and

(k) negotiations and related discussions re the proposed provision of a M service that are at their preliminary stages and

that, in the view of the ccl, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the M if they were held in public.

Purpose of meeting: committee membership, legal, and proposed provision of municipal service matters.

3. Adjournment  --  Council will then proceed with the closed session.

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA May 6

7pm

1. Call to Order.

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Adoption of April 15 and April 22, 2013 Meeting Minutes

Information to be provided.

{Incredible.  When Ccl met weekly we used to get the minutes at the end of every week.  More astonishingly, letters received up to Thursday noon were included in the ccl mtg pkg.  Here we are in May and we still haven't the minutes for the Apr 15th mtg.  So, clearly technology and more staff didn't help.}

RECOMMENDED: THAT the following Minutes be adopted as circulated:

        April 15 special and regular Ccl Mtgs; and  April 22 Public Hearing and sp and reg Ccl Mtigs.

DELEGATIONS {for information and thanks}

4. HUB - North Shore Committee Cycling Group regarding Creating a Bicycle Friendly Business District in Ambleside (File: 0055-01)

5. Hollyburn Sailing Club regarding 50th Anniversary (File: 0055-20- HSCL1)

6.  REPORTS from Mayor and Councillors on Boards, Committees, and Working Groups

7. Development Variance Permit Application No. 12-079 for 2372 Bellevue Avenue (File: 1010-20-12-079)

PowerPoint presentation to be provided.

At the April 8 regular mtg Council received the report dated March 28, and set the date for consideration for May 6, 2013.

Reports received up to and including May 2, 2013:

Written Submissions received up to and including May 2, 2013:

PRESENTATION BY APPLICANT

CALL FOR PUBLIC INPUT

RECOMMENDED: all written and oral submissions be received for information.

If Council wishes a further staff report:

RECOMMENDED: THAT staff report back to Council regarding submissions received

OR  RECOMMENDED: THAT the modified Development Variance Permit Applicn, to allow for a replacement single family dwelling with zoning bylaw variances to reduce certain yards, as shown on the plans date stamped May 1, 2013, attached to the report dated May 1, 2013 from the Sr Cmnty Planner, be approved.

8. Public Safety Building: Recommended Exterior Schematic Design (File: 0500-01)

RECOMMENDED: THAT

1. The œrecommended exterior schematic design complete with the building form for the Public Safety Building with features including:

o The Fire hall component located on southwest corner of site;

o The Police component located on the southeast corner of site;

o The Fire hall, Police, and shared components as distinct building blocks situated side by side along Esquimalt Avenue;

o Surface parking utilizing the site north of the existing M Hall to reduce the requirement of costly underground parking;

o The greatest concentration of massing at SE portion of the site as a counterpoint to the massing of MHall bldg to the

west; and

o A [two-storey] stepped atrium linking levels of the existing M Hall and each component of the new PSB as shown in

Appendix 1 of the report dated April 25 re œPublic Safety Building: Recommended Exterior Schematic Design, be

approved for the purpose of the project design.

9. Public Safety Building: Overall Project - Preliminary Funding Strategy (File: 0500-01)

RECOMMENDED: THAT Staff report back to Council for final approval of the funding strategy before entering into construction contracts and before commencing construction, as set out in the report dated April 11

10. Public Safety Building: Funding Release for Design Development Phase (File: 0500-01)

RECOMMENDED: THAT:

1. Funding of $815,000 (excluding taxes) be approved for expenditure on the design devt costs for project; and that

2. Funding be provided in a manner consistent with the funding approach previously approved by Ccl for the PSB project, namely through the net proceeds of sale of District-owned lands which are deposited in the Endowment Fund; and that

3. Staff report back to Ccl with a bylaw to amend the 2013 District Budget to include $3,345,000 for the funding required for the PSB, in 2013, of wch $815,000 is for Design Devt fees; and that

4. Notwithstanding this approval, Staff will report back to Council periodically to request Council approval for subsequent releases required for 2013; as set out in the report dated April 25

11. Development Permit No. 11-051 for 1519 - 1525 Bellevue Avenue (File: 1010‑20‑11-051)

RECOMMENDED: THAT the DP for the renovation of a mixed use building be renewed for one year.

12. John Lawson Park Playground 2013 Renewal Project (File: 2160-03-JLPA1)

PowerPoint presentation to be provided

RECOMMENDED: THAT the report dated Mar 11, from the Mgr of Parks Operations and the Mgr of Cmnty Devt, Youth,

and Families, be received for information.

13. WV Cmnty Day “ Request for Order of Non-Enforcement of Animal Control Bylaw No. 4545, 2008 (File: 3006-02)

RECOMMENDED: THAT an order of non-enforcement in Ambleside Park and John Lawson Park during WV Cmnty Day

on June 1, to allow a Dog Parade and a Responsible Pet Ownership Activity Centre to be held, be approved.

14. Liquor Primary Licence Application for Capilano Rugby Football Club “ 305 Klahanie Court (File: 1605-14)

RECOMMENDED: THAT

1. Council [recommend] the issuance of the Liquor Primary Licence application submitted by the Capilano Rugby Football Club at 305 Klahanie Court, for the reasons set out in the Ccl report dated April 29, 2013, [reasons endorsed by Council],

2. After carrying out a public consultation process and considering the views of the public, Council [approve] the conditions of the requested licence including:

occupant load as recommended by West Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services (President Room/Lounge “ 24; Club Room “ 126; Deck 1 “ 31; and Deck 2 - 25); and

the requested hours of operation (Monday to Saturday 11 am to 1 am, and Sunday 11 am to 12 am).

3. The District enter into, and the Mayor and Municipal Clerk be authorized to execute, the Lease and Licence Amending Agreement between the District and the Capilano Rugby Football Club (attached as Appendix 7 to the Council Report dated April 29, 2013), to establish additional limits on the operation of the Capilano Rugby Football Club with respect to the holding of events at which liquor will be served, such limits including a maximum limit of 120 events (during a [12-month] period) where there are over 20 people at which liquor will be served.

15. Parks Dedication Bylaw No. 4755, 2013 (Ambleside Waterfront) (File: 1610‑20-4755)

Information to be provided.

16. 2013 Annual Tax Rates Bylaw No. 4753, 2013 (File: 1610-20-4753)

RECOMMENDED: THAT œ2013 Annual Tax Rates Bylaw No. 4753, 2013 be read a first, second and third time.

17. 2013 Specified Area/Local Area Service Tax Bylaw (Eagle Hbr) “ Parcel Tax (Eagle Hbr) Bylaw No. 4754, 2013 (File: 1610-20-4754)

RECOMMENDED: THAT œParcel Tax (Eagle Hbr) Bylaw No. 4754, 2013, be read a first, second, and third time.

18. Building Bylaw No. 4400, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 4729, 2013, and Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4414, 2005, Amendment Bylaw No. 4744, 2013 (Housekeeping Amendments) (File: 1610-20-4729 / 4744)

RECOMMENDED: THAT œBuilding Bylaw No. 4400, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 4729, 2013 be read a first, second and third time.

RECOMMENDED: THAT œFees and Charges Bylaw No. 4414, 2005, Amendment Bylaw No. 4744, 2013 be read a first, second and third time.

ADOPTION of BYLAWS

19. Cemetery Regulation Bylaw No. 4651, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 4749, 2013 (File: 1610‑20-4749)

20. Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4414, 2005, Amendment Bylaw No. 4750, 2013 (Cemetery Fees) (File: 1610‑20-4750)

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

21. Consent Agenda Items

21.1. Amendment to 2013 Council Meeting Schedule (File: 0120-01)

RECOMMENDED: Schedule be amended by scheduling a sp Ccl Mtg Wed May 8 at 10am in the MHall Ccl Chamber.

21.2. E-Comm Board of Directors Appointment for 2013/2014 (File: 2715-07)

RECOMMENDED: the apptmt of Mayor Darrell Mussatto of CNV as NSh designate for the 2013/2014 year be endorsed.

21.3. Appointments to Committees (File: 0115-20-LCAC1 / 0180-18)

RECOMMENDED: THAT

1. Denise Cook be appointed to the Lower Caulfeild Adv Cmte for a one-year term; and

2. Noreen Hicks be appointed to the NSh Adv Cmte on Disability Issues for the term Jan 1, 2013 to December 31, 2014.

21.4. National Health and Fitness Day (File: 2180-01)

RECOMMENDED: THAT Council [support] June 1 as Nat'l Health and Fitness Day to encourage further participation of residents in active and healthy lifestyle activities by offering free or reduced rate options in our cmnty facilities on that day.

21.5. Correspondence List (File:  0120-24)  (click here to view correspondence packages)

RECOMMENDED:  THAT the correspondence list be received for information

Council Correspondence Update to April 19, 2013 (up to 12:00 Noon)

Received for Information

(1) Committee and Board Meeting Minutes “ Board of Variance Hearing Minutes “ March 20, 2013

(2) Vancouver Coastal Health, April 16, 2013, regarding Healthy Communities Capacity Building Fund

(3) D. Lust, April 12, 2013, regarding Hugo Ray Neighbourhood Committee

{wrt the devt on the Unitarian Church site; deconstruction of staff report}

(4) 8 submissions, dated April 14-18, 2013, re (Ambleside Waterfront) 

(Referred to April 22, 2013 Public Hearing)

(5) E. Claridge, April 16, 2013, regarding Proposed Development Variance Permit No. 12-079 (for 2372 Bellevue Avenue) 

(Referred to May 6, 2013 Council Meeting)

(6) Zero Waste BC, April 19, 2013, regarding œYou™re invited to a film screening of Trashed, April 22

(7) 2 submissions, undated-April 19, 2013, regarding 1300 block Marine Drive

Responses to Correspondence

(8) Dir/Planning,, April 15, response to K. Losken regarding œFw: Re Collingwood School transformer Noise

(9) Dir/Engg, Apr 18, response to P. Way re œFwd: Comment on the WV Garbage Collection Reduction in Service

Council Correspondence Update to April 26, 2013 (up to 12:00 Noon)

Referred for Action

(1) Sorel Family, April 21, 2013, regarding œMeeting regarding Public Safety Building relocation 

(Referred to Acting Chief Financial Officer for consideration and response)

(2) J. Srivastava, April 22, 2013, regarding Public Safety Building Plans 

 (Referred to Acting Chief Financial Officer for consideration and response)

(3) West Van Matters, April 23, 2013, re  Finance/Procedures (Ambleside Waterfront) on behalf of citizen 

(Referred to Acting Chief Financial Officer for consideration and response)

{submitting a citizen's letter with concerns wrt financial process/aspects}

(4) April 23, 2013, regarding œAnti noise By-Law 

(Referred to Director of Lands, Bylaws, First Nations and Legal Affairs for consideration and response)

{among other problems, it was a surprise to me to learn 'night' starts at 6pm as a bylaw ofcr told this person in a hot tub at 7:30pm!}

(5) J. Weston, M.P., April 24, 2013, regarding œWorking to Promote Health & Fitness 

(Referred to Director of Parks and Community Services for consideration and response)

(6) J. Komlos, April 25, 2013, regarding Public Safety Building Plans 

 (Referred to Acting Chief Financial Officer for consideration and response)

{some v good comments/suggestions worth considering}

Received for Information

(7) Committee and Board Meeting Minutes 

“ Design Review Committee - January 24, 2013; 

{v interesting comments on the PSB at that time; staff states in 2012 Ccl approved site selection, and established site, use, and budget.}

-- West Vancouver Memorial Library Board “ March 20, 2013

(8) Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Devt, March 11, 2013, re œStrategic Community Investment Fund Letter

(9) Future of Howe Sound Society, April 25, 2013, regarding œReview “ Future of Howe Sound Forum

{overview of mtg; Save Our Sound Rendezvous will be at McNab Crk June 30}

(10) J. Brownlee, April 18, 2013, regarding Shared Fire Services Move Up Module Initiatives

(11) Cummins Western Canada, April 18, 2013, regarding œMetro Vancouver Flow Management

(12) BFI Canada Inc., April 19, 2013, regarding œFCM Annual Reception sponsored by BFI Canada

(13) Hugo Ray Neighbourhood Committee, April 21, 2013, regarding œLetter from Hugo Ray Neighbourhood Committee re Planning Department report of 7 March 2013; 270/380 Mathers

{dissects staff's report; impressive, incisive, even hilarious}

(14) 33 submissions, dated February 6-April 22, 2013, re... (Ambleside Waterfront) 

(Previously received at April 22, 2013 Public Hearing)

{Many interesting letters; mix of views; valid points to consider

(k) from Argyle waterfront homeowners seeking to be referred to and treated as a homeowner.

(gg) from WV Streamkeepers is puzzling from the point of incompleteness saying they're in favour of the amendments on the basis of their desires (partial use) to make a Nature House of the Navvy Jack house -- that's the reason they agree with a 6Ksf restaurant, day care, equipment rentals, etc? }

(15) 2 submissions, dated April 22-23, 2013, re Proposed OCP Bylaw ... (Ambleside Waterfront)

(16) 7 submissions, undated - April 25, 2013, regarding Development Variance Permit 12-079 (2372 Bellevue Avenue) 

(Referred to May 6, 2013 Council Meeting)

(17) 4 submissions, dated April 8-25, 2013, regarding 1300 block Marine Drive

(18) V. Horswill, April 24, 2013, regarding œPublic Safety Building

(19) Hugo Ray Nbrhd Cmte, Apr 24, re œRezoning Applicn for 370/380 Mathers; Cmnty Consultn Mtg held 24 Apr

(20) R. Richards, April 25, 2013, regarding œLiquor Licence

(21) Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM), April 25, 2013, re œUBCM Election Platform “ for your information/distribution

Responses to Correspondence

(22) Dir/Parks, Apr 25, response to J. Weston, M.P., regarding œWorking to Promote Health & Fitness

Council Correspondence Update to April 30, 2013 (up to 4:30 p.m.)

Referred for Action

(1) MetroV, Apr 26, re œNotification of a Proposed Amendment to the MetroV Regional Growth Strategy “ Type RGS 3 Amendment to Add Three Special Study Areas in the City of Port Moody

(Referred to Director of Planning, Land Development and Permits for consideration and response)

Received for Information

(2) Committee and Board Mtg Minutes “ Community Grants Cmte, February 15 and 20, March 8 and 13, and April 3, 2013

(3) Union of British Columbia Municipalities, April 26, 2013, regarding 2013 Provincial Election

(4) P. Hundal, April 27, 2013, regarding œCommunity Engagement Process commentary follow-up

{openness and inclusion}

(5) April 29, 2013, regarding Public Safety Building

(6) B. Porter, April 29, 2013, regarding œ2372 Bellevue Avenue; proposed variance permit No. 12 -079 

(Referred to May 6, 2013 Council meeting)

22.  OTHER ITEMS   No items. 23. Public Questions and Comments  24. Adjournment

= D =

>1< BOOKtopia: The WV Children™s Literature Festival Celebrates with Internationally-renowned Talents

BOOKtopia: The West Vancouver Children™s Literature Festival is back for its ninth year! This year™s Festival line-up proves that putting pen to paper is just one part of the exciting literary arts world for young people. BOOKtopia 2013 features presenters with three distinctly different and internationally-renowned talents: plasticine art, prose writing and spoken word poetry. 

¢ Barbara Reid: Creator of more than 25 picture books, her plasticine artwork has won numerous accolades including the Governor General™s award

¢ Sarah Ellis: Author of 14 books for children and winner of the Governor General™s award and TD Canada Children™s Literature award

¢ Shane Koyczan: One of the world™s premiere spoken word poets

 A complete list of BOOKtopia 2013 events can be found at booktopia.ca. We are especially excited to offer opportunities for youth to participate in workshops with Barbara Reid and Shane Koyczan.

BOOKtopia 2013 Photo Opportunities

BOOKtopia Opening Reception

~ 4pm ~ Friday May 3

West Vancouver Memorial Library, Youth Department (second level)

In attendance: West Vancouver MP John Weston, Mayor Michael Smith, District Councillors, West Vancouver School District Superintendent Chris Kennedy, School Board trustees, young winners of the 2013 Member of Parliament Award for Writing, West Vancouver Memorial Library Director Jenny Benedict, Board members and library staff.

>2<  Beer-Tasting at the Eagle Harbour Yacht Club

Eagle Harbour Yacht Club, 5750 Eagle Harbour Road, WV;  921 7636   ehyc@ehyc.org

>3<  NSh Artists' Guild Spring Show at the Cmnty Ctr ~ 10am - 5pm ~ Saturday May 4

Browse more than 300 works of art, by 90 artists.  Includes abstracts, landscapes, and still life using a wide variety of media.

>4<  BUS TOUR OF TOP TEN ENDANGERED SITES IN VANCOUVER 

+ HERITAGE VANCOUVER SOCIETY

~ 1 - 5pm ~ Saturday May 4 Annual Top Ten Endangered Sites Bus Tour

(loading begins at 12:30, bus departs at 1pm sharp!) Tix - $40; Heritage Vancouver Members $35 Meet in the Vancouver Museum Parking Lot, 1100 Chestnut St. 

Climb aboard for an exclusive guided tour of Heritage Vancouver's 2013 Top Ten Endangered sites! Be the first to visit the sites on the Top Ten this year with Heritage Vancouver's own heritage experts.

Tour guides Donald Luxton, well-known author, and the President of Heritage Vancouver, and Anthony Norfolk, head of our advocacy committee, will fascinate you with their stories of this year's endangered sites.

The bus will stop at two surprise Top Ten sites and you will have the opportunity to explore these endangered sites in detail and have a conversation with community members! 

A small number of tickets are still available for purchase. Any remaining tickets will be sold starting at 12:30pm at the meeting location on a 'first come, first served' basis the day of the event. 

>5<  AMBLESIDE FARMERS' MARKET

Shop for local organic and traditional food, handmade items from local artisans and more

14th St between Marine and Bellevue from 10am on Sundays   artisanmarkets.ca 628 8226

>6<  WILD EDIBLES -- A RAINFOREST WALKING TOUR

A two-hour guided walk in the woods to seek out local wonders like fiddleheads, licorice fern, and nettles, followed by a lunch featuring some of these local foods.  Tix $39  

11am to 1pm; 1pm - 3pm at Lynn Headwaters, BC Mills House brownpapertickets.com/event/369464

>7<  MIGRATORY BIRD WEEK: A HERON'S HOME

Discover how juvenile herons learn to protect themselves and survive when they leave the nest.  Meet at the Stanley Park Nature House, Lost Lagoon  1:30 to 3:30pm (by donation).  stanleyparkecology.ca to register

>8<  WEEKEND -- May 3 to 5  --  Palestinian Shatat at UBC

RETURN AND LIBERATION: Conference of the Palestinian Shatat in North America opens Friday, May 3 at 5 PM at UBC! (Registration is available beginning at 3 PM). Hope to see you there for the excellent Friday night schedule! For full schedule of the weekend, please visit:  http://www.palestinianconference.org/conference-program-and-schedule/

RETURN AND LIBERATION

Opening Panel of the Conference of the Palestinian Shatat in North America

~ 5pm ~ Friday May 3

Buchanan A Building (1866 Main Mall), UBC Campus  Room 110 -- Light refreshments will be served

Featuring presentations by:

Carol Martin, Nisga™a elder and community organizer 

Steven Kakinoosit, Indigenous and Human Rights activist 

Haneen Karajah, Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights “ UBC

Khaled Barakat, Conference Coordinator

Keynote by Hanna Kawas, Chair, Canada Palestine Association

Followed by INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOPS at 7:30 PM:

Current Forms and Conditions of Palestinian Representation in the Shatat and Homeland

Facilitator: Loubna Qutami

We will map out the current forms of organizing by Palestinians in the homeland and across the Shatat, and the challenges they face in their respective locations. This session will allow participants to better situate and contextualize our role in North America within the broader movement for Palestinian liberation around the world.

Organizing on the Arab Community Front: Implications for our struggle in North America

Facilitators: Mostafa Henaway, Noura Khouri

This session will discuss Palestinian organizing with the larger Arab community, and building connections and relationships with other Arab movements. Recognizing Palestine as an integral part of the Arab world, and our bond with Arab communities, how do we relate to, and build with, broader movements for Arab emancipation?

Between Denunciation and Self-Criticism: Histories, Principles, and Strategies

Facilitators: Abdel-Razzaq Takriti, Khaled Barakat

How can we advance a productive self-criticism? This session will look at the past and present of criticism and self-criticism within the Palestinian liberation movement, past instances of denunciation, and how self-criticism can be managed in a principled political manner in order to advance our collective struggle. http://www.palestinianconference.org/

= E =  WV's Elephant Seal

Thursday, May 2, 2013, West Vancouver, BC “ 

On Wednesday, May 1, a juvenile elephant seal appeared on the beach at Ambleside Park. While this species is unusual in this area, it is not completely out of its range. 

All elephant seals spend one month each year on land to moult; they undergo what is called a œcatastrophic moult in which they shed all of their fur along with an underlying layer of skin. During this process, he may appear to be sick or injured, but this is a completely normal process. However, it does take some time, so he may remain on the beach for several weeks. 

Visitors to Ambleside beach and park are asked to keep a safe distance ” this normally aggressive animal is in discomfort because of the moulting process and will be more aggressive than usual. Please observe the barricaded area and keep dogs well away for their own safety. The seal may look slow and harmless, but it is capable of moving very quickly and can be dangerous if it feels threatened.

= F =      quotation   thought   pun {moved to wvm}

=== MAY 6 CCL MTG HIGHLIGHTS! === 7 May, 2013 3:16:15 AM PDT

hot off the presses!  Highlights then QTP {QTP moved to WVM}

= Interesting delegation from HUB and potential for cycling in Amb. [See slides]

= Celebrate the Hollyburn Sailing Club's 50th anniversary [slides of its history] on Saturday: noon Mayor Smith and MLA Sultan; sailpast at 1pm; then lunch

= DVP for 2372 Bellevue passed (but not unanimously) however the subject of covenants and limiting tree heights was an important discussion; trees may be a topic for a future Cmte of the Whole.  Went to 8:22.  

{Former mayor Derrick Humphreys said the two topics that brought out the most ppl were dogs and trees.}

= The PSB motions were critically important.  Good news, CC wanted to rescind the part stated by the prev ccl that no funding to be from taxes so that Ccl wd be given ALL the options for paying, not just MFA, borrowing, a combination, investment income, and land sales; Mark Chan dutifully/responsibly said a range of choices wd be given to Ccl.  Let's watch this to see how best to pay.  CC verified how the three Amb lots wd be paid for.  At Sop's request MKoke also will provide a report on the activity in the EndFund over the last five years.

In any case construction won't start till 2014.  SLIDES of the proposed building were shown.  The residents across from MHall are v upset b/c of the traffic, loss of parking, and construction for two years (resulting in loss of the value of their condos/apts and maybe not able to sell).  If 16th or wherever, those residents wd be inconvenienced so Ccl will count on staff trying their best to mitigate.

= John Lawson Park Playground update (an attractive info piece -- thx, Anne) informs us it's still open for play and names other parks for play in WV and hope is finished in the fall

= Musing about, now that Rugby Club has a liquor licence, to perhaps get some of the revenue -- maybe when new lease negotiated?

= PARKS DEDICATION BYLAW -- it passed!  That means Ambleside Park has now been dedicated (some uses allowed).  WELL DONE, staff and Ccl -- tyvm; and now for the rest of the parks!

= Tax rated for the 2013 Budget passed third reading -- no tax rate increase (for the M, that is).  That's pretty good too, Ccl -- tyvm! Mayor Smith pointed out WV residents pay $612 to TransLink, three times what others pay -- and I'm sure he's working hard to address that unfairness since we get much less transit service than other areas..... (NB: Sp ccl mtg Wed 8th to adopt the bylaws.}

------------

~~~ Apparently the May 13th agenda is packed.  Stay tuned!

PREVIEW 10 (7:04am May 11)

Well, at least I can inform my subscribers though printed newsletter much delayed.  It will be a combination of at least two issues.

Saturday 11th has lots going on -- Jewellery at the Cmnty Ctr (10am - 3pm), Farmers' Market in Dundarave (9am - 3pm?), Hollyburn Sailing Club's 50th Anniversary celebrations starting at noon with a sailpast at 1pm.  Final performance of Vancouver Opera's unusual Tea: A Mirror of Soul.

Of course Sunday is Mother's Day.  We ™¥ Mum!

Herewith: Main Items then the ccl agenda(s) for Monday night {(ending with incredible scuba diving creatures and Q/T/P) -- moved to WVM}.  The 4pm Audit Cmte mtg has been rescheduled and now there's an in camera mtg at 5pm.  Next reg ccl mtg will be June 3.

MAIN ITEMS Monday May 13: 

Delegations (Cool Nbrhds; Climate Change); Revised Proposal for 1300blk; PH for Revised Ambleside Waterfront Proposal June 17; Rezoning, Devt Permit 2074 Fulton PH June 3; Wireless Communication Policy;  Approval of PSB "soft costs" ($3.645M); Paving (11th/12th); Bylaws for Adoption (Parks Dedication; Housekeeping Amendments for Building and Fees & Charges); Devt Permit Rodgers Crk bridge Pipe Crk; Correspondence (Sch Bd says no $ for Gleneagles Sound Barrier; fascinating letter re Navvy Jack House and history; Ambleside waterfront; Spring Sprint May 14; financial info/options/queries re PSB funding)

AGENDAS  MAY 13

+  SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

6:00 PM

1.  CALL TO ORDER OPEN SESSION

EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC V

2. RECOMMENDED: THAT in the public interest, members of the public be excluded ... on the basis ... under the following section of the Cmnty Charter.

90. (1) A part of a council meeting may be closed ... if ...:

(k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public.

    Purpose of meeting: proposed provision of a municipal service matter.

3. Adjournment of May 13 sp Ccl Mtg (open session) be adjourned.  Council will then proceed with the closed session.

+  REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

7:00 PM

1. Call to Order.

2. Approval of May 13, 2013 Regular Council Meeting Agenda

3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES -- No items.

DELEGATIONS

4. T. Stafford regarding Cool Neighbourhoods (File: 0055-01)

5. S. Sheppard regarding œVisualizing Climate Change (File: 0055-01)

REPORTS

6. Reports from Mayor and Councillors on Boards, Committees, and Working Groups

7. Official Cmnty Plan Amendmt, Rezoning, Devt Permit Appln for 1300block S of Marine (File: 1010-20-12-069)

RECOMMENDED: THAT

Council receive for information the revised proposal by the applicant and architect submitted in response to Council™s direction on March 4, 2013;

Ccl affirm the draft Process and Consultation Plan described in the report from the Planning Dept dated May 1, 2013;

The revised proposal be referred to the Design Review Cmte (DRC) for evaluation of the applicant™s response to Council™s direction on March 4, 2013;

Following Design Review Committee consideration, the application continue to be revised and detailed as necessary based on feedback from staff and the DRC; and

Staff report back to Ccl w/ a complete plan set based on DRC/staff comments to seek potential direction for bylaw prep.

8. Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4360, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 4756, 2013 (for Land along the Ambleside Waterfront South of Railroad Tracks Between 13th and 18th Street) and Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 4757, 2013 (for Land Along the Ambleside Waterfront South of Railroad Tracks Between 13th and 18th Street Exclusive of Three Privately-Owned Lots) (File: 1610‑20‑4756 / 4757)

RECOMMENDED:  THAT opportunities for consultation on a proposed OCP amendment, with persons, organizations, and authorities, as outlined in the report from the Dir/Planning, dated May 6, 2013, be endorsed as sufficient consultation for the purposes of Section 879 of the Local Government Act.

RECOMMENDED: THAT proposed œOCP.Bylaw..", as attached to the report dated May 6, 2013, be read a first time.

RECOMMENDED: THAT proposed OCP Bylaw No. 4360, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 4756, 2013, as attached to the report dated May 6, 2013, has been {will have been?} considered in conjunction with the District™s most recent financial plan and the regional waste management plan.

RECOMMENDED: THAT proposed œZoning Bylaw...", as attached to the report dated May 6, 2013, be read a first time.

RECOMMENDED: THAT the MClk give statutory notice that a Public Hearing... is scheduled for Monday June 17 at 7pm in the M Hall

9. Proposed Rezoning and Devt Permit for 2074 Fulton Ave (Devt Permit Applicn No. 12-073 and Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 4752, 2013) (File: 1010-20-12-073 / 1610-20-4752)

RECOMMENDED: ...  be read a first time.

RECOMMENDED: ... Public Hearing ... scheduled for June 3, 7pm in the M Hall

RECOMMENDED: THAT the proposed Devt Permit be considered concurrently with the Zoning Amendment Bylaw.

RECOMMENDED: THAT the public be given an opportunity to provide comment at a Public Meeting held concurrently with the Public Hearing

10. Adoption of Wireless Communication Facilities Policy (File: 2515-05)

RECOMMENDED: THAT the Wireless Communication Facilities Policy, dated April 12, 2013 and attached as Appendix A to the report dated April 12, 2013 regarding Adoption of Wireless Communication Facilities Policy, be adopted.

11. May is Child Care Month (File: 2100-01)

PowerPoint presentation to be provided.

RECOMMENDED: THAT the report dated May 3, from the Mgr of Cmnty Devt, Youth, and Families, be rec'd for info

12. 5 Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 4743, 2012, Amendment Bylaw No. 4751, 2013 (for soft costs for the public safety building for 2013) (File: 1610-20-4751)

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

{why on earth not give the amt??? it's $3,645,000}

13. Local Area Service Lane Paving for 1285 11th Street and 1118-1190 Kings Avenue; 1280 12th Street and 1233 11th Street; 1115-1185 Jefferson Avenue; and 1250 12th Street (Local Area Service Lane Paving Construction Bylaw No. 4748, 2013) (File: 1610-20-4748 / 1725-01)

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

BYLAWS for Adoption

14. Parks Dedication Bylaw No. 4755, 2013 (for District-Owned Ambleside Waterfront Lands Between 13th and 18th Streets) (File: 1610‑20-4755)

A bylaw that dedicates property as park may only be adopted by an affirmative vote of at least 2/3 of all the members of Council. The proposed bylaw received first, second, and third reading at the May 6, 2013 regular Council meeting.

15. Building Bylaw No. 4400, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 4729, 2013 (Housekeeping Amendments) (File: 1610‑20-4729)

The proposed bylaw received first, second, and third reading at the May 6, 2013 regular Council meeting.

16. Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4414, 2005, Amendment Bylaw No. 4744, 2013 (Housekeeping Amendments) (File: 1610‑20-4744)

The proposed bylaw received first, second, and third reading at the May 6, 2013 regular Council meeting.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

17. Consent Agenda Items

RECOMMENDED: THAT the Consent Agenda items as follows be approved:

17.1. Amendment to 2013 Council Meeting Schedule (File: 0120-01)

RECOMMENDED:  THAT the 2013 Council Meeting Schedule be amended by:

cancelling the Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for Monday, May 27, 2013; and

rescheduling the May 27 Ccl Mtg re financial matters to commence at 4:30pm in the M Hall.

17.2. Request for Order of Non-Enforcement of Noise Control Bylaw for the work required to resurface the asphalt of Marine Drive from the new at grade traffic light west towards Pound Road (File: 1785-10)

RECOMMENDED:  THAT Council approve the request from BA Blacktop Ltd. for an Order on Non-Enforcement of the Noise Control Bylaw No. 4404, 2005 Section 6.1.2 (a) for approximately FIVE days between May 20 and June 14, 2013, to permit completion of work associated with the resurfacing of both the east and west bound lanes of Marine Drive between the new at grade intersection and Pound Road.

17.3. Development Permit Application No. 12-083 for Rodgers Creek Area 4 Phase 1 (Entry Road and Bridge over Pipe Creek) (File: 1010-20-12-083)

RECOMMENDED: THAT the DP which provides for the construction of an entry road, including a bridge over Pipe Crk, from Cypress Bowl Road into Rodgers Creek Area 4, will be considered at the meeting of Ccl on Monday, June 3.

17.4. Recommendation from North Shore Advisory Committee on Disability Issues (ACDI) to support the provision of Video Relay Service in Canada(File:  0180-18)

RECOMMENDED: THAT

Council forward a letter to the Canadian Radio-Television Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) in support of the implementation of Video Relay Service (VRS) in Canada for persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired.

Copies of the correspondence be sent to the North Shore Members of Parliament and the Minister of Canadian Heritage.

17.5. GranFondo 2013 (File: 1785-13)

RECOMMENDED: THAT the report from the Mgr of Roads and Utilities dated May 2, 2013 be received for information.

17.6. Correspondence List (File:  0120-24)  (click here to view correspondence packages)

RECOMMENDED: ...  received for information.

Council Correspondence Update to May 3, 2013 (up to 12:00 Noon)

Referred for Action

(1) R. and D. Derreth, April 19, re œ4600+ Block of Headland Drive First Sharp Curve to DeCourcey REQUEST AS BEFORE for NO PARKING Signs on Curve

  (Referred to Director of Engineering and Transportation for consideration and response)

Received for Information

(2) West Vancouver School District, April 29, 2013, regarding Gleneagles Elementary School Sound Barrier