West Van Matters - WVM2013-17r<br> 2013 July 22, 29 COUNCIL MTG NOTES; Calendar to end of August (Sept 6)

WVM2013-17r
2013 July 22, 29 COUNCIL MTG NOTES; Calendar to end of August (Sept 6)
752 Marine • Budget 2014 • CACs Grosv & Walker • Nature Ctr • Website
by Carolanne Reynolds, Editor
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www.WestVan.org

~~~ Eid Mubarak! ~~~

No AGENDA -- next ccl mtg Sept 9th!

== Lease/Sell Survey; Vive le Canada (National Acadian Day); RoyalTea-by-the-Sea Aug 10; from the EDITOR'S DESK (WVM woes); WVPD (Strategic Plan); UPDATES & INFO (Uplift/FOI; Staff Changes; Streamkeepers/WRA/LPPS Newsletters; PkR Map, etc)

= CALENDAR to Sept 6: CULTUREWATCH (Theatre; Art, Music; etc); NATURE (Paddling; Bikes, Walks, Hikes, etc)

= HEADSUP/NOTICES: July 13 Update (missing from 16.5r°, then A, B, C, D, E, F

= Ccl Mtg NOTES:

July 22: Devt Permit Applicn (Troller Pub); 2013 Cmnty Survey; OCP Amdmt/Rezoning Applicn for 752 Marine Dr (PkR); WV Sec School Artificial Turf Field; BYLAWS for Adoption: Zoning Bylaw, Amdmt Bylaw and DPA (2074 Fulton); Corresp?

July 29: Divisional Services Review / Engg and Transp Pt 3; 2014 BUDGET STRATEGY; Facility Services Renewal Funding;

DPA Rodgers Crk Area 4; CACs for 1300blk Report; CACs for Rezoning Walker Bldg; Corresp: Easements; Planning Procedures re Milliken/Maison Keith and TWay; PkR Devt; cell towers; Query why documents re 2074 Fulton withheld from Ccl and the public

= INFObits (Salish Sea); ANIMALWATCH (olinguito); EGYPTWATCH; ROYALWATCH (Canada's Gift to little Prince George); CANUCKWATCH; NATUREWATCH (flash flood chasers); POTWATCH; CPTWATCH (Petitions); BOOKWATCH (A Thousand Farewells); HERITAGEWATCH; Cricket (Q&A); MAIKU; QTNS/THOUGHTS/PUNS

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YOUR OPINION on 1300block MARINE DRIVE -- for 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! At least some considering borrowing.

NB: Contrary to a cclr's statement, the 320 Taylor Way property in fact was leased (NOT sold);

so was the Wetmore property leased, contrary to the statement made at the Chamber's 'unplugged' (May 30).

=== Vive le CANADA === August 15

Prime Minister Harper: “On National Acadian Day, Laureen and I join with all people of Acadian origin in celebrating their unique history, language, culture, and traditions, as well as their invaluable contributions to Canada.

“From the early days of the first French settlement in North America over four centuries ago, Acadians have played a key role in building our national prosperity. See more: http://www.pm.gc.ca/

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RoyalTea-by-the-Sea from 2 - 4pm Dundarave Park, Saturday August 10

Sunny day; remarks by MP John Weston, MLA Ralph Sultan (read), and Mayor Mike Smith

Part videotaped for the NShAction Cmte's project (and with the inimitable ebullient Fred Lee) to be shown next spring at the KMC.

Rebecca Mair on the bagpipes; over 130 cups of tea served!

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=== from the EDITOR'S DESK === Enjoy this incredible sunny summer!

Here's your summer reading. It was difficult and complicated but it has some major items for you, the most important is CACs. If we, residents, upzone property, it is only fair (and benefits the community) that a portion of the increased value from the bonus density be given to the community (as a Community Amenity Contribution/CAC).

NEWSLETTER BLUES

Well, WVM16 finally appeared. 'Tis to weep. B/c it went beyond the usual date covered, it was labelled 16.5 and went out by email to subscribers. Then I found that it was missing BEERWATCH, added when doing pagination. It became 16.5r for a small revision until I found the American spelling in some quotations so added a dot (16.5r.) since a dot indicates a small change. Then, wdn't you know, I discovered a 19 shd hv bn 29. Fixed that, labelled it (16.5.r.) hoping the last. NOPE -- another change! settled on 16.5r°

The last version is up on the website.

Even so, it was missing a Headsup/Update so it appears in this issue.

Undoubtedly things will be missed in this issue plus mtgs/events will be announced after this issue (17) comes out and before the one with the Sept 9 agenda; there may be a WVM18 before then.

Above all, hope you have been enjoying this fabulous hot (for us) and rainfree July and August -- rare! -- and will make the most of the summer left.

=== WVPD === Cmnty Survey

Thank you for your support.

The results are in: 93% of respondents to the 2013 West Vancouver Survey support the work done by the WVPD.

Click here to visit www.wvpd.ca and read Chief Constable Peter Lepine's open letter to the citizens of West Vancouver.

I’d like to take this opportunity to invite every citizen of West Vancouver to participate in the update of our Strategic Plan. Later this summer we will be launching a community survey focused on our services and the direction for our department over the next few years. The survey will be posted here on our website and promoted throughout the community.

=== UPDATES and INFO ===

+ Uplift and FOI [from Headsup E]

You may recall that G Pajari wanted to know why the full report re Uplift for 2074 Fulton was not with that agenda item. At first he was told he cdn't see it, it cdn't be made public, b/c Ccl had not seen it since a legal opinion was that if Ccl hadn't, the public cdn't. Subsequently staff even said that they were no longer going to provide the reports b/c of confidentiality.

The good news is that at least two on Ccl said it shd be provided with the confidential part redacted so that they have some info.

GP then sent in an FOI request. By law, a reply must be received within 30 days. It arrived 12 minutes before the deadline (Aug 20) with v little redacted.

Keep in mind, an accurate and fair estimate of the Uplift is needed to calculate how much (money/amenities) the cmnty will receive from upzoning.

Stay tuned.

+ STAFF UPDATE [from Headsup D]

Grant McRadu (CAO) left end of June; Geri Boyle (Planning) left DWV July 31 (retires end of Aug); Nina Leemhuis (former Director of Finance) went on leave earlier this year and returned Aug 6, this time as Acting CAO -- welcome back!

Jeff McDonald was listed as Acting Director of Communications but a few days ago received email from Donna Powers signed off as A/Dir of Communications. Alas no answer to my query a few days ago as to whether or not this was only b/c Jeff was on holiday.

+ Planned power outage on August 21 for more than 700 homes in eastern British Properties

Over 700 residences in the eastern British Properties will have their power turned off on Aug 21 (9am - 5pm) in a planned BC Hydro power outage. Read: http://www.westvancouver.ca/news/planned-power-outage-august-21-more-700-homes-eastern-british-properties

+ Registration for Fall/Winter Programs

It’s that time of year again and school is just around the corner. Be sure to register from Wed, Aug 14 for your favourite activities!... Read Full Story: http://www.westvancouver.ca/news/registration-fallwinter-programs-begins-wednesday

+ Town hall meeting to discuss cell tower applications on October 2

WV Council will host a town hall meeting this fall for residents re Rogers Communications for new Type-3 cell towers within the Upper Levels corridor at the following locations: Taylor Way, 15th St/Cross Creek Rd, 26th Street.

For more information, visit westvancouver.ca/celltowers.

+ COUGAR SIGHTING!

4800blk of Marine Drive heading to Lighthouse Park. Be careful! Call 1 877 952 7277 to report a sighting, and 9-1-1 to request assistance.

+ NEWSLETTERS

= The WV Streamkeepers' newsletter (Apr - July, #16) is out now (received it as a mbr) -- v informative, lots of good work. It's not up on the website yet (at time of this writing) but may be by the time you get/read this.

See: http://www.westvancouverstreamkeepers.ca/news.html

= The WRA's most recent newsletter, called The Westerner, can be found at http://www.chrisadshead.com

= Check out Lighthouse Park Preservation Society's news at www.lpps.ca -- I know they also have a newsletter (I'm a mbr too) but cdn't find it on their website.

+ Park Royal: what's on Capilano Reserve #5 and what's part of DWV?

Many have been asking about this. Roughly, all of PkR-S is on the reserve except the triangle at Taylor Way (so 752, the proposed towers on M land and need bylaws and approval). Most of PkR-N is not part of the reserve.

To see the maps and actual reserve borders, go to:

http://www.westvancouver.ca/dwv-maps/legal/Legal_Oracle_Spatial-C3-(1).pdf

http://www.westvancouver.ca/dwv-maps/legal/Legal_Oracle_Spatial-B3-(1).pdf

http://www.westvancouver.ca/dwv-maps/legal/Legal_Oracle_Spatial-C2-(1).pdf

http://www.westvancouver.ca/dwv-maps/legal/Legal_Oracle_Spatial-B2-(1).pdf

+ PARK ROYAL -- www.shopparkroyal.com 925 9576 -- Construction Update

We are still making some improvements to ensure that the Park Royal Village Retail Expansion will be ready in Nov/Dec 2013 for our shoppers. We appreciate your patience as we work on a few things and wanted to let you know about what’s happening at Park Royal this week. Please note that construction scheduling is subject to change without notice.

Park Royal South Road Closures: The east/west road on the southern side of the PkR-S parkade (that runs from Indigo Books to Extra Foods) is expected to re-open on September 10. The east/west road on the northern side of the PkR-S parkade (that runs from White Spot to McDonald's) will re-open by the end of August.

Taylor Way � New Signalized Traffic Light: We are installing a new signalized traffic light on Taylor Way (just south of Marine Dr) � near Indigo Books. This traffic light will better facilitate traffic movement on Taylor Way South and in and out of PkR-S. It will replace the existing pedestrian crosswalk across TWay that is currently located at Indigo Books, and will be a safer option for pedestrians crossing TWay. There will be some traffic interruptions over the next couple of weeks on TWay South while this work takes place. The traffic light is expected to be in operation by the beginning of Sept.

= LIVE MUSIC July and August ~ 5 - 8pm Weds and 4 - 7pm Fridays ~ also in the Village

= CELEBRATE SUMMER:

o Bike Cruise-Cabs

Ride through The Village at Park Royal in a truly unique style this summer with one of our two full-service bike cruise-cabs. This is a convenient and fun way to have a complimentary ride around The Village all day long.

~ noon - 5pm ~ Saturdays and Sundays (... & August 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25)

(stationed between Home Depot & LensCrafters Optique)

o Complimentary Valet Parking Service

Get in and out of The Village at Park Royal faster and spend less time worrying about finding a parking spot this summer. Take advantage of our complimentary valet parking service and enjoy your shopping and the sunshine!

~ noon - close ~ Fri/Sat/Sun (... & Aug 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, & Sept 6, 7, 8) (located on the north side of Cactus Club)

= Customer Appreciation Weekends

~ noon � 4pm ~ SATURDAY & SUNDAY, ... & August 24, 25

PkR: We appreciate your patience and continued patronage of The Village, even during the past months of construction on the new intersection, Whole Foods Market parking lot, and all other improvements we have made. So while the new parkade and exciting new retail in front of Park Royal South will open in Fall 2013, we are pleased to say The Village is DONE! As a special thank you, we are having a weekend long party to celebrate you! Kids can enjoy crafts, magic, face-painting while you indulge in live music, food, giveaways, bike cruise-cabs, and complimentary valet parking service. We thank you for your continued support.

=== CALENDAR to end of August === (~ Sept 6)

All mtgs are at M Hall unless indicated otherwise. NOTE: shown are mtgs known at this date (to Sept 6); often there are additions, changes, cancellations after WVM goes out. Check the DWV Calendar: http://www.westvancouver.ca/events . Notices/mtgs/changes too late/early for an issue are sent to subscribers. [Headsup/Notices are sent between issues of WVM.]

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

== Farmers Markets

SATURDAYS ~ 9am - 3pm ~ Dundarave May 4 to Oct 5 -- http://isabellebottin.wix.com/who-is-at-the-market

SUNDAYS ~ 10am - 3pm ~ Ambleside May 5 to Oct 27 -- http://www.artisanmarkets.ca/

= Wednesday August 21st

~ 2:30 and 6:30pm ~ RCMP Musical Ride in Mahon Park in NV

The general public is invited to this free event. There will be two shows; they include a pre-show, showcasing various police demonstrations. See: grc.gc.ca/ViewPage.action?siteNodeId=230&languageId=4&contentId=30494

= August 18th - 24th -- 2013 CANADIAN LAWN BOWLING CHAMPIONSHIPS in WV

Of course who can't forget Mason's enthusiastic presentation at the ccl mtg about these championships. They will be hosted jointly by the NV and WV Lawn Bowling clubs. ENJOY! See: http://www.westvanlbc.ca

= Saturday August 24th

~ noon to 2:30pm ~ The WV Historical Society Annual Barbecue at the Gertrude Lawson House

food, drink, music, and a chance to catch up with friends -- Everyone welcome!

== WEEKEND Fri/Sat 24th/25th CELEBRATE STANLEY PARK'S 125th BIRTHDAY!

Five Festival Zones

> The Stanley Park Live stage at Second Beach features a full line-up of amazing musical performances, food concessions, outdoor sports, and a premium licensed area to enjoy Stanley Park Brewery’s fine selection of beers.

> Family stage with local children’s entertainers, Coast Salish artisans and cultural displays, Stanley Park Ecology Society’s Discovery trail walks and BioBlitz ecology study, stilt walkers, interactive workshops, and the Aquarium’s Aqua Van.

> Historical tours and displays in the rose garden and Shakespearean sonnets and [soliloquies]. Evening ticketed performances including Theatre under the Stars at Malkin Bowl and Boca del Lupo at the Stanley Park Service Yard parking lot.

> Rugby and cricket games and demos with a licensed area, traditional Coast Salish Slahal games, and open house at HMCS Discovery at Deadman’s island.

> Nature displays, games, and events hosted by Stanley Park Ecology Society including naturalist-led wildlife trail walks and mural art workshops at the Nature House, plus musical performances at the Lost Lagoon stage and roving entertainers.

>>> for more info, see: stanleypark125.ca and vancouversun.com/stanleypark

= Thursday August 29th

~ 5pm ~ NSh Adv Cmte on Disability Issues

SEPTEMBER

Labour Day holiday Monday Sept 2nd

Coho Festival 11am - 6pm Sunday Sept 8th; see http://www.cohosociety.com/coho-festival

first ccl mtg Sept 9th

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

NB: Closed Sundays throughout July and August.

The Library has a new website. Unfortunately I haven't had time to figure out how to put it in succinctly yet. The previous organization, I checked two areas, was great. If you'd like to see the present version of the calendar, see: http://westvanlibrary.ca/events/calendar/month

= The Library recognizes that the arts are a distinguishing characteristic of our community's identity. To support our community's creative talents, we offer spaces that attract a wide age range of viewers in a setting that is already known for connection and reflection. Over the years, the Library has acquired a permanent collection of high quality fine art. Selected pieces are on display in the Library.

- See more at: https://westvanlibrary.ca/visit/library/art-gallery#sthash.7xU4vUa4.dpuf

= In the Gallery - West Vancouver Art Instructors Exhibition

Aiming to inspire people to create art at any age, this show demonstrates the wide variety of styles employed by the art instructors of West Vancouver in their own work. Opening Monday, August 12.

= Monday Movie Nights

We screen the hottest new releases, thoughtful documentaries and the best indie flicks. See you at the show!

Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library. For more info, visit or call the Information Desk at 925 7403.

Hope Springs ~ 6:30pm ~ AUGUST 19

Join us for a screening of Hope Springs � Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones play a couple trying to revive their 31-year-old marriage with a week of intense therapy. A poignant and funny film that captures love in all its guises.

LISTENING -- See more at: http://westvanlibrary.ca/events/monday-movie-nights-hope-springs#sthash.HYtP82oN.dpuf

Quartet ~ 6:30pm ~ AUGUST 26

In Quartet � Maggie Smith heads an all-star cast. A new resident arrives at a home for retired musicians and rumour has it she’s a star. Wall-to-wall music, humour, wounded friendships, and egos make for an engaging film.

-- See more at: http://westvanlibrary.ca/events/monday-movie-nights-quartet#sthash.1kOeuh0J.dpuf

+++ WV MUSEUM +++ 925 7295 http://westvancouvermuseum.ca/exhibitions/current_exhibition

July 4 - September 21

West Coast to Points East: Ron Thom and the Allied Arts

This exhibition, organized in partnership with Massey College at the U of Toronto and Alumni House at Trent U in Peterborough, focuses on Thom’s domestic architecture on the west coast of Canada in the 1950s and shows the design ethos developed in this work and then manifested in Massey College and Trent U in Ontario. Ronald J. Thom (1923-1986), a recipient of the Order of Canada and numerous Massey Awards for architecture, is recognized as one of Canada’s most innovative and influential architects. After studying art under B.C. Binning at the Vancouver School of Art in the 1940s, Thom apprenticed in architecture at Thompson, Berwick, & Pratt in Vancouver. Ron Thom: From West Coast to Points East, enriched by original plans, drawings, furniture, fixtures, correspondence, and film footage, provides a distinctly multifaceted exhibition of his architecture. This exhibition is guest-curated by Adele Weder.

{Editor's Note: really great opening reception outside on a balmy summer evening}

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

Call re Salsa by the Sea evenings at 6:30pm weather permitting -- http://latindanceforyou.com

August 3 - 18 Harmony Showcase Exhibition

August 20 - September 8 -- Life's a Beach!

Mixed media: Cheryl Painter, Mary Touhey, Joanne Waters, Leslie McGuffin

Opening Reception: August 20 Tuesday 6 � 8pm; Meet the Artists: August 24 Saturday 2 - 3pm +++ SILK PURSE +++ http://silkpurse.ca/exhibitions/ 925 7292

August 13 - September 1

BEAUTIFUL CANADA -- oil and pastel paintings celebrating the Canadian landscape -- Bob and Masako Araki

September 3 - 22 -- Leaves and Tides

This exhibition brings together two artists, Ann Willsie and Jeff Wilson, exploring the light and colour of western Canada. Both artists work within the Canadian landscape tradition in their use of bold colour and light, applied to stir up passion and energy in the viewer. This exhibit combines a selection of Ann’s impressionistic forests and landscapes with a number of Jeff’s coastal compositions.

Opening reception: September 3 Tuesday 6 � 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

Kay Meek Centre is Hiring!

We are now accepting applications for the position of BOX OFFICE SUPERVISOR. Please click HERE** to read the full job description. Deadline for applications is August 26 at 5pm.

** http://www.allianceforarts.com/job-board/box-office-supervisor-0

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

Office: 922 3587 Lounge: 922 1920 Fax: 922 2659 AUGUST CALENDAR OF EVENTS

MEAT DRAWS EVERY SATURDAY AT 4:30 PM

FRIDAY AUGUST 16th - MINI MEAT DRAW 6pm

SATURDAY AUGUST 17th � CARIBBEAN NIGHT

STEEL DRUM BAND, DANCERS, and CARIBBEAN FOOD; TIX $25 AT THE BAR fromAUGUST 1st

THURSDAY AUGUST 22ND BINGO IN THE LOUNGE 5:30pm

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

The Chamber moved July 30 to the new Westerleigh building at 22nd & Marine Dr. Our new address will be on the ground floor at 2235 Marine Dr. We hope that you will drop by to see us.

=== CULTUREWATCH ===

* THEATRE

+++ BARD ON THE BEACH Twelfth Night / Hamlet / Measure for Measure / Elizabeth Rex

NB: Performances start at 7pm in September Purchase tix online www.bardonthebeach.org or call the box ofc 739 0559

Bard Blog: http://www.bardonthebeach.org/blog?utm_source=Bard+in+the+news&utm_campaign=Bard+is+in+the+News&utm_medium=email

Become a Member! Gift Certificates

https://tickets.bardonthebeach.org/TheatreManager/1/tmpass.htmlutm_source=Bard+in+the+news&utm_campaign=Bard+is+in+the+News&utm_medium=email

Operas & Arias

is an in-concert performance hosted by Christopher Gaze, featuring the UBC Opera Ensemble, directed by Nancy Hermiston and members of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra, conducted by Leslie Dala.

Viva Verdi! -- Mondays, August 26 & September 2; Tix: 1pm Matinee - $30; 7pm Evening - $43; Youth - $25

BUY YOUR TICKETS ONLINE

The four plays: See www.bardonthebeach.org for details and the descriptions.

Twelfth Night

The funniest! My delighted reaction from the Opening Night is in WVM 14/15, Headsup 3. Here's the trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTHz_B-F2Es&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PL2E05F9CBD62D046B

Hamlet Classic angst. {My opening night comments in WVM 14/15 Headsup/Notices 4.}

Opening Night Comments:

Measure for Measure

FUN ! a smorgasbord of accents, language, music, dance (some flamenco stamps in New Orleans?)

Shakespeare as you've never experienced it. It's a rollicking production.

Andrew Wheeler, Lois Anderson, and Colleen Wheeler shine; they're great actors.

Remarkable performance by Sereana Malani -- a young (28) local's (Coquitlam) first time at the Bard.

Sure to be popular this summer.

The monk's habit of (rolled?) raw silk is magnificent.

There's even a serious side -- does power corrupt? does lust?

Something for everyone.

Elizabeth Rex

Outstanding performance by Colleen Wheeler and sensitive direction by Rachel Ditor.*

So much of the play is about gender identity and perception, and its complexity and facets are so delicately explored/exposed -- a masterful tour de force. Gender overlap and ambiguity.

Haig's performance was special also, and even more so after finding out he had a herniated disc (or some other painful condition to conquer while performing). He does have a face and physique that cd be portrayed either way (nice little skip saying 'queen of the fairies')..

Adore Andrew Wheeler, always noble and notable, plus enjoyed David Marr, always amusing.

Lois Anderson is always a squealing ball of energy, a joy to watch.

{* So struck and impressed, spurred a poem right during the performance -- see Maiku at end of newsletter}

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

- Avenue Q, a Broadway musical for adults; warning: full puppet nudity; stars Scott Bellis, extended to Sept 14

+ MNEMONIC THEATRE at Sunset Beach

Romeo and Juliet 7pm Aug 20 to 31st Free [ mnemonictheatre.com ]

+ JERICHO ARTS CTR 224 8007 www.jerichoartscentre.com

UNITED PLAYERS OF VANCOUVER -- http://www.unitedplayers.com/Pages/Season.html#habitofart

The new season starts with the Canadian Premiere of The Habit of Art -- September 6 to 29

Alan Bennett’s new play is as much about the theatre as it is about poetry or music. It looks at the unsettling desires of two difficult men, and at the ethics of biography. It reflects on growing old, on creativity and inspiration, and on persisting when all passion’s spent: ultimately, on the habit of art. Benjamin Britten, sailing uncomfortably close to the wind with his new opera, Death in Venice, seeks advice from his former collaborator and friend W.H. Auden. During this imagined meeting, their first for nearly twenty years, they are observed and interrupted by amongst others their future biographer and a young man from the local bus station.

Preview Sep 5 ($10); Opening Sep 6; Talkback Sep 12; Matinées 2pm Sept 15, 29 (no evening performance)

+ METRO THEATRE

Bell, Book, & Candle -- Metro opens its 51st season with this romantic comedy

Gillian Holroyd (played by the enchanting Jennifer McLaren) is a beautiful young witch who is restless in life. But change is ahead. Gillian would never use witchcraft to steal another woman's man. But when she learns that her upstairs neighbour, the conservative but handsome mortal publisher Shepherd Henderson (Jim Bjorkes), is engaged to a woman she despised in college, she decides to make an exception by casting a love spell on him.

Helping Gillian with her enchantment is her eccentric Aunt Queenie (Alison Main-Tourneur) and her wacky warlock brother, Nicky (Trevor Roberts). The love spell seems harmless, until Gillian begins to fall for Shep. To make matters worse, accomplished author Sidney Redlitch (Kevin Sloan), who has written a laughably ill-informed book about the world of witches, might just reveal everything.

Bewitched, bothered, and bewildered. That's what happens when you fall in love with a witch.

If you are looking for a bargain, come to our preview, it is the best value in theatre in Vancouver.

Previews August 23 are offered for a bargain price of $12. ph 604 266 7191

http://www.metrotheatre.org Book your tickets soon and start the season off with this delightful comedy.

+ FRINGE

Info about plays Aug 28 and 29 at Performance Works: http://www.vancouverfringe.com/pickplus/

+ VARIOUS EVENTS -- http://www.allianceforarts.com/files/enet/pdf/13/08/general_0.pdf

* 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.

>>> THE FUTURE!

The Vancouver Art Gallery is moving and we would love for you to follow along every step of the way! Check out our New Gallery Building Site dedicated to keeping you in the loop on the progress of the new space and how this exciting journey came to be.

See: http://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/future/

> Grand Hotel: Redesigning Modern Life > http://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/events_and_programs/fuse.html

Introducing�Grand Hotel Walking Tours with John Atkin

Two hours well spent with local historian and author John Atkin! From humble structures hugging the shoreline on the edge of a forest, to the grandeur and elegance of the iconic railroad hotel along with today’s luxury offerings, this tour takes a look at the fascinating history of spending the night in Vancouver. Tours will depart the Hornby Street entrance to the Vancouver Art Gallery most Sunday mornings at 10:30 am, May through August 2013.

> from June 15: Persuasive Visions: 17th Century Dutch & Flemish Masterworks and Contemporary Reflections

> Other Exhibitions: Portraits in Time; Martin Honert; Gareth Moore: Allochthonous Window

+ Caroun Art Gallery

Caroun Art Gallery (CAG)1403 Bewicke Ave, NV Masoud Soheili 778 372 0765 , www.Caroun.nethttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Caroun-Art-Gallery/185765774772749?sk=wall

Out of Vancouver? visit online later at: http://www.caroun.com/CarounArtGallery/Exhibitions/00-Expositions.html

Photography Exhibition by "Mina Iran Pour"

~ noon to 8pm ~ August 16 - 29 (closed Mondays) Opening Reception: 4 - 9pm Sat August 17

https://www.facebook.com/events/513611952044313/ * MUSIC

+ City Opera: Arias In The Park

This weekend City Opera Vancouver will offer a unique open-air preview of two arias from the company’s next new opera, “Pauline�, based on the life and final days of Canadian writer, poet, and actress Pauline Johnson.

Join the company at Lost Lagoon (Chilco at Alberni) and hear mezzo Rose-Ellen Nichols and pianist David Boothroyd present two arias, with music by Tobin Stokes and libretto by Margaret Atwood. Mohawk poet Janet Rogers will give a talk on the significance of Johnson.

This weekend’s four free performances take place Sat and Sun (August 24 and 25) at 1:15pm and 4:15pm both days.

“Pauline� is set at Vancouver in March 1913. Haunted by failure, torn by her dual identity as both Mohawk and white, Pauline Johnson fights to confront her past before the end, as her doctor tries to control the pain and her sister tries to control the story that will be told.

“Pauline� was conceived by Ms. Atwood, and will be her first opera.

Tobin Stokes is one of Canada’s most distinguished composers. His work is widely published, recorded and performed, and has earned numerous prizes. Pauline will be his fifth opera.

“Pauline�, the second commission made by City Opera Vancouver will premiere in 2014 and will be directed by Norman Armour.

> OPERA ON THE LAKE returns with Leonard Bernstein’s CANDIDE

DragonDiva Operatic Theatre returns to Evergreen Cultural Centre this August with an all-new Opera on the Lake presentation. Recommended for anyone looking for cynicism laced with wit and humour, Candide is a fantastical operetta based on the subversive novel by Voltaire. Stuff happens. Young love. Murder. Travel. Sheep. (Sheep!?).

Candide was first published in France in 1759 to great acclaim and scandal. The novel tells the story of Candide, a naïve optimist who believes that the world he lives in is the “best possible world�. When Candide falls in love with Cunegonde, the daughter of a baron, he is banished and embarks on an epic journey that takes him across Europe and to Eldorado, the city of gold. Countless hardships challenge Candide’s unwavering faith in optimism in a perfect recipe for disillusionment.

The operetta was composed by Leonard Bernstein (West Side Story) and premiered on Broadway in 1956, with rewritten revivals in 1974 and 1997. It has been nominated for 17 Tony Awards across the three Broadway productions, and won Best Book of a Musical for the 1974 revival.

“John Arsenault, our Board President and Music Director, has been suggesting [Candide] for years, and we now felt ready to take on such a significant work ... It's about people who live life to a flawed ideal that brings them to their lowest point; they dig themselves out of it, eventually realizing that what they have in this imperfect world is each other. The show is generally a bit ridiculous and over the top, but includes beautiful serious moments and a genuine message. Our production follows these same lines, with imaginative costumes, and some hilariously outrageous staging, but also really touching moments of heartbreak, betrayal, and tenderness.�

- Jeanine Flynn, Artistic Director, DragonDiva Operatic Theatre Read actor interviews

and more on DragonDiva Operatic Theatre’s blog - www.dragondiva.org/blog

Candide plays in the Studio Theatre on

Friday August 23 and Saturday August 24 at 8pm, and Sunday, August 25 at 2pm.

Tickets are $25 and include complimentary coffee, tea, and dessert in Evergreen’s lobby after the show.

Buy tickets by calling 927 6555 or get them online at www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

MEDIA CONTACT: Meghan@evergreenculturalcentre.ca | DIRECT LINE: 604.927.6545

+ VANCOUVER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA http://enews.vancouversymphony.ca/1213VSO-13.html

Check their website for performances throughout the month. Free concerts at Whistler.

To become a VSO Subscriber, call 876 3434 for a FREE SEASON BROCHURE, or browse the series packages online. Order your new subscription online � AND order Specials and Festivals with your 15% Subscriber discount!

> The VSO's 95th Anniversary Season!

All single concert tickets on sale Monday August 19th at 10am!

All concerts in the 2013/2014 Season are on sale Monday August 19th at 10am, but the best way to order your concerts is still by subscribing to a series package. When you subscribe, you save up to 30% over single concert pricing, you get guaranteed seating for your series and first choice of seats for subsequent seasons, FREE hassle-free exchanges, and an automatic 15% discount on any other concert you purchase � including Specials! So Subscribe Now, and enjoy the 2013/2014 Season!

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's 95th Anniversary Season is one of bold change and excitement. Three brand new additions to Vancouver's musical landscape will be launched: The Spring Festival, a new annual two-week celebration of a selected composer or musical era � kicking off with the music of Rachmaninoff; the VSO New Music Festival, a new annual one-week focus on new creations and contemporary music in the month of January; and the Pacific Rim Celebration, a new annual celebration of the music of Pacific Rim cultures, starting off with a Chinese New Year concert and a celebration of Korea.

In addition to these new and exciting festivals, the VSO continues to present the very best in Classical, Pops, Matinees and concerts for children and families in series packages.

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

+ BIRDS OF PARADOX at Ironworks

~ 8 pm ~ Thursday August 29 at Ironworks, 235 Alexander Street, Vancouver BC

Tix online from Brown Paper Tickets � brownpapertickets.com � also available at the door

box office opens 7pm (cash only) $15 gen � $12 students & srs; info/reservations 683.8240 www.birdsofparadox.ca

Neelamjit Dhillon tabla, alto saxophone, flute, bansuri; Ron Samworth guitar, effects; Lan Tung erhu; vocals with guest André Lachance, bass.

Birds of Paradox incorporates three very distinct voices into a creative whole. The trio, joined for this concert by bassist André Lachance, blends jazz and improvised music with traditional Chinese, Western, and Indian music into a vibrant expression of life in Vancouver. Strong melodies, interesting grooves, and cool sonic textures are the common currency.

This collaborative trio was formed in 2007 to explore the fusion of composition and improvisation. The unique instrumentation provides a wealth of textural possibilities to these versatile composer/performers. After this Vancouver concert, the group is heading to Ontario to play the highly regarded Guelph Jazz Festival as part of the dusk til dawn extravaganza, Nuit Blanche on September 7th.

Birds of Paradox’s self-titled CD will be available at Ironworks, and can also be found on CD Baby, iTunes and other online sources.

Both gorgeous and adventurous at the same time, the dozen tracks on this disc provide a wealth of unique entry points into where classical, modern, and improvisational styles meet. - Stuart Derdeyn, The Province

We live in one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world, and this collaborative trio...is the musical embodiment of that reality. � Alex Varty, Georgia Straight

Media Contact: Koralee at Diane Kadota Arts Management phone: 683 8240 � koralee@dkam.ca � dkam.ca

+ Iskwew Singers

August 23: Iskwew Singers (12:30-1:30 pm) - Coming from the Cree Nation of Canada, each artist descends from a long line of singers. Andrea Menard, Sandy Scofield, and Fara Palmer are all award winners with active careers in other forms of music and art. Through Iskwew, these powerful singers bring the songs and sounds of their rich and vibrant culture to the ears of the world. Iskwew Singers wear traditional clothing or regalia and play hand-drums and rattles; each song is a story and these stories are told. Not wanting to leave audiences in their seats, they engage them in a final 'friendship round dance' before their show is over.

Other artists to be presented at the Aboriginal Showcase will include, among others, Downtown Eastside and Vancouver-based traditional dance groups from First Nation territories across British Columbia. Woodward's Atrium.

* PINK SALMON FESTIVAL

noon - 5pm Sunday August 25 in Vanier Park

Grilled, smoked, and southern-style barbecued pink salmon. Food, music, kids' fun zone. See psf.ca

=== NATURE ===

+ THE BIG CHOP

A fun night of paddling on the waters of Vancouver Harbour. Line up on the start line under the Burrard Bridge and paddle the scenic course as fast as you want. www.bigchop.ca 866 912 3331 ..., Aug 1, 15, 29

+ WALKS

"Still Creek Lost" with Bruce Macdonald ~ 1- 3pm ~ Saturday August 10

Come and retrace a portion of the Still Creek system that not long ago was a lake a mile long. This lake ran along the edge of Kingsway down the middle of historic Collingwood. In the 1860s when it was still a remote portion of an uninhabited wilderness, this beaver lake was considered prime real estate - it was one of the first pieces of land to be take up by a non-Native in the new colony of British Columbia.

The recipient was Colonel Richard Moody, the person in charge of this new system. After being drained it provided some of the richest farmland in East Vancouver, the location of numerous orchards, chicken ranches, and market gardens in the early days of Vancouver. The walk will end at the 29th Street Skytrain Station.

This walk will be led by Vancouver-born historian Bruce Macdonald, author of "Vancouver - a Visual History". Bruce grew up in the city but much of his childhood was spent in the local woods appreciating nature. Each participant will receive a four-page handout with some local history and detailed colour maps.

By donation. Rain or shine. Please Register: http://www.villagevancouver.ca/events/still-creek-lost-with-bruce-macdonald

" Still Creek - Found" with Bruce Macdonald ~ 1 - 3pm ~ Sunday August 11

Come and experience Vancouver's seven-block-long Renfrew Ravine, home to Vancouver's only deep ravine and flowing creek, set in a natural wilderness that amazingly flows mostly forgotten between 22nd and 29th Avenue. We will see many native plants and some rare bedrock sandstone. There is a newly restored portion of the creek and a site where a beaver recently built a dam with its baby by its side.

Recently salmon have returned to Still Creek. The walk will end at the Renfrew Skytrain Station.

This walk will be led by Vancouver-born historian Bruce Macdonald, author of "Vancouver - a Visual History" Bruce grew up in the city but much of his childhood was spent in the local woods appreciating nature. Each participant will receive a four-page handout with some local history and detailed colour maps.

By donation. Rain or shine. Please register: http://www.villagevancouver.ca/events/still-creek-found-with-bruce-macdonald

"Musqueam Creek - Vancouver's last wild salmon stream" with Terry Point ~ 1 - 3pm ~ Saturday Aug 17

The Musqueam First Nation has been working at restoring this precious remnant of Vancouver's original salmon streams for fourteen years now. Come and tour the stream with Terry which will take you through the restoration project by Musqueam Ecosystem Conservation Society. The tour will take approximately one and a half hours.

Some ground is uneven on the trails and paths. Wear walking shoes. Walk is child-friendly. Rain or shine.

Guide: Terry Point is Project Manager and President of Musqeam Ecosystem Conservation Society (MECS). He has been working on Musqueam Creek since 1997.

Suggested donations of $5 - $10 welcome.

Please Register: http://www.villagevancouver.ca/events/musqueam-creek-vancouver-s-last-wild-salmon-stream-with-terry

"Walk 'Roundabout' Kits -- Cmnty Art, Bees, and Gardens" with Mary Bennett ~ 1 - 3pm ~ Sun Aug 25

Visit some of the Green Streets gardens tended by volunteers in traffic circles and corner bulges around Kitsilano. See how gardeners are encouraging bee and butterfly habitat and building community connections through creative use of their gardens.

Led by artist Mary Bennett whose cmnty herb garden at 6th and Trafalgar has been featured in the VSun and CBC TV.

More at http://www.roundaboutkits.tumblr.com By donation. Rain or shine. Wheelchair friendly.

Pls register: http://www.villagevancouver.ca/events/a-walk-roundabout-kits-community-art-bees-and-gardens-with-mary

+ HIKE

Sunday August 11^th: Wisdom of the Ancients: Ancient Cedars Day Hike, Whistler area.

A field trip for “Inner Landscapes� www.innerlandscapes.org/retreats/the-wisdom-of-the-ancients.

Departure Location and Time: Participants will meet at the Squamish Adventure Centre (38551 Loggers Lane, Squamish) at 9:30am on Sunday, August 11. We will carpool from there (in vehicles with the highest ground clearance). Riders may wish to offer a contribution towards driver fuel costs. The drive to the Ancient Cedars trailhead north of Whistler will take approx. 75min. We plan to leave the Adventure Centre at 9:45.

Duration of walk: 3 hours Total Duration: Depart Squamish 9:45am, return 3:30pm (approx.)

Terrain & difficulty rating: A 5 km loop. Easy grade with some sections of uneven ground. Elevation gain: 150 m

Description: Join Ecotherapist Adrian Juric and Biologist David Cook for a day hike into one of the oldest, most majestic groves of ancient cedar trees in BC. Learn about their history, their biology, and their place in the ecology and culture of coastal rainforests. Hear some of the classic poetry and nature writing they have inspired down through the ages. Reflect on what nature as a whole has to teach human beings about trust, letting go, and the deep interconnectedness of all things.

Hike Format: We arrive at the trailhead at approx 11am. After a brief orientation, we will set out, stopping along the way for David's insights into the ecology, geology, and history of the surrounding area. Adrian will share work from writers who take their inspiration from trees and from nature, including Mary Oliver, David Wagoner, and David Whyte. We will break for lunch at the grove of ancient cedars. There David will help us understand more about the history and biology of these magnificent trees, some of which are estimated to be almost 1000 years old. There will also be time to just relax, take photos, and enjoy the surroundings. We will return to the trailhead parking lot at approximately 2pm, and should be back at the Squamish Adventure Centre by about 3:30pm.

Registration: Please register on Eventbrite (http://www.eventbrite.ca/) . Note: an online waiver will be required for all participants as a condition of registration.

Alternatively if you prefer to pay cash on the day of the event contact David (924 0147 or cookeco2@yahoo.com ) or Adrian (604-848-5370 or ajuric66@yahoo.com ) to register. Cost: By donation. Suggested amount: $25+

What to Bring: water, sack lunch, insect repellent, sturdy hiking shoes/boots, layered clothing, cash for carpooling, trekking poles (optional).

+ BIKE TOURS

Hop on your bike and tour the political and natural storms of Stanley Park Tix $20

Brand new for 2013 we’ll be offering guided bike tours. Take a ride through our bike friendly city and learn some history while you’re at it!

Please bring a bicycle, safety equipment, water, and anything else you may need to enjoy your ride.

Don’t have a bike? No problem! Spokes Bicycle Rentals is generously offering a 30% discount on bike and equipment rentals to anyone attending one of our Bike Tours. Rental includes a bike, helmet, and lock. Please note BC laws require all riders to wear bike helmets.

HUB Members are eligible for a 20% discount! Make sure you bring your membership card with you to the tour.

STANLEY PARK -- 9:30 - 11:30am -- June 15, July 20, and August 17

Meet at Devonian Park at the Northwest corner of Denman and Georgia.

Vancouver's urban forest holds a complex history of destroyed First Nations villages and squatters' cabins, military unrest and forgotten burial places, British enclaves, sports and cultural venues, and of course, renowned natural endowments, some more recent than you might think. Owing to its natural popularity, Stanley Park has become an engineered landscape, with many tourist draws such as the totems, blow-down amusement parks, and preserved reminders of the raw force of nature. Enjoy a leisurely paced cycle while digging into the storms and controversies that have formed this majestic park.

+ FIELD TRIPS

> Friday August 16^th

Black bear feeding area, Lynn Ck/Seymour R wildlife corridor, Lower Seymour Conservation Area, NV

A joint field trip for Nature Vancouver and the North Shore Black Bear Society.

Trip leader: David Cook (924 0147)

Meeting Location: Main entrance doors, Superstore, 333 Seymour Blvd., NV

Meeting time: 10:30am Duration & length of walk: About 2 hours; approx 2 kms. Elevation gain: Insignificant.

Terrain & difficulty rating: Well-maintained, even grade trail.

Rating: A2 (see Nature Vancouver website www.naturevancouver.ca for description of trail ratings).

Description of event: We will walk along the Richard Juryn Trail, Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve to view numerous black bear signs and learn about the natural foods that the bears have been eating this season. This is a prime bear foraging area where I have been conducting a black bear feeding survey since 2011. Learn to identify the plant species preferred by the bears and how their natural food feeding preferences relate to their preferences for human foods. Some of the bear signs that we will see are:

Bear scats.

Learn to identify the contents.

Foraging pathways within berry patches.

More substantial trails used to gain access between foraging areas. As we will see, this type of trail is also used by other wildlife.

Rotten logs and stumps excavated for carpenter ants and grubs.

Bear marked trees.

This event has the potential for wildlife viewing so please, no dogs.

> Saturday August 17^th

Ecology of a Coastal Temperate Rainforest UBC Botanical Gardens.

A field trip for Suzuki Elders.

Trip leader: David Cook Registration: Not required. Membership in Suzuki Elders not required.

Meeting place & time: Botanical Gardens, UBC 6804 SW Marine Drive (NW of intersection of 16^th Ave & SW Marine Dr). ~ 10am ~ No parking fee; entrance fee is $8 (adult), $6 (senior, youth, student, & disabled), $4 (child) and $20 (family).

Duration: Approximately 3 hours.

Description: We will visit the two areas of natural forest located within the gardens. You will learn about the ecology and structure of a Coastal Temperate Forest. There will be an opportunity to view the canopy of the forest from the Greenheart Canopy Walkway.

> Sunday August 18^th

Yew Lake wetland, Yew Lake old growth and Bowen Lookout (Cypress Provincial Park).

A joint field trip for Nature Vancouver and Friends of Cypress Provincial Park Society.

Trip leader: David Cook. Meeting Time & location: 10am at McDonalds, Park Royal (south) for car pooling.

Duration: 2 or 4 hours depending on whether Bowen Lookout is included or not.

Terrain & distance: Yew Lake and old growth trails flat terrain; to Bowen Lookout a steep climb but trail well maintained.

Yew Lake plus old growth (roundtrip): 2.5 km. Bowen Lookout an additional 1.5 km.

Elevation gain from Yew Lake: 120 m.

Description: We will look at the wetland ecology of the Yew Lake area and the ecology of an old growth forest. Our lunch stop will be the Bowen lookout where there are spectacular views west across Howe Sound to the Tetrahedron Plateau.

> Saturday August 24^th

The Perfect Storm

A natural history field trip to celebrate the 25^th anniversary of the Stanley Park Ecology Society as well as the 125^th anniversary of Stanley Park.

Trip leader: David Cook

Meeting time & location: Meet me at the entrance to the Stanley Park Ecology Society Nature House (under the viewing plaza at the north end of Alberni St on the south shore of Lost Lagoon in Stanley Park) at 9am.

Duration: 2 to 3 hours. Terrain: Well-maintained even-grade trails.

Description: We will walk along trails within the forested part of Stanley Park where the effects of the storm of 2006 were most destructive and see how it is recovering after seven years of natural regeneration and human management. We will discuss how such natural events are beneficial to the long term ecology of a forest. We will see how we as managers can influence the pace of forest recovery as well as guide it towards what we require as users of the forest.

=== HEADSUP / NOTICES === First: Update missing from WVM16.5r°, then A, B, C, D, E, F

From: "Editor, West Van Matters" <EditorWVM@WestVan.org>

Subject: Update/Agenda July 15

Date: 13 July, 2013 12:02:27 PM PDT

WVM even later but trying to keep you somewhat current. There is only one item on the agenda Monday night!

The closed mtg starts at 4pm and at 7pm the one issue is:

REPORTS

6. 752 Marine Drive/Park Royal Area Public Consultation (File: 1010-01) Information to be provided.

{then PQP and adjournment!}

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Life a whirl.

Starting Friday, all this weekend, (Brackendale/Squamish) St. John the Divine's 100th anniversary celebrations (taking 101-yr-old mother, includes dinner with Rev Roberts and Bishop Ingham). Opening Night of Measure for Measure (mini-review below) was Thursday; Opening Night of Elizabeth Rex is Sunday. That makes all four -- a great range for your summer theatre pleasure.

June 17th transcript is v difficult and time-consuming (1300blk debate/vote).

Delay has mixed up my Calendar. Have decided to put out WVM14+ -- it's more than 14 wd hv bn but hasn't all it shd hv. Sorry, will be a bit of hit and miss. To at least get something to you WVM14+ will be 'draft' -- haven't time to double-check some things and this is a warning there'll be more gaps than usual.

HEREWITH:

Weekend (+ Monday w/ MP Weston & Minister Kenny); {M4M Review, QTP moved elsewhere in this newsletter}

>>> THIS WEEKEND

== Saturday July 13th

~ 6am - noon ~ 25th Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run

This challenging 30-mile foot race along the Baden-Powell Centennial Trail from Horseshoe Bay to Deep Cove

provides runners with magnificent city, mountain, and ocean views. Info: www.kneeknacker.com

~ 3 - 6pm ~ Seattle Seahawks Tailgate Party -- hosting their first ever tailgate party in The Village at Park Royal. The event will include a beer garden, great eats, summer jams, cheerleaders, video highlights, interactive displays for kids, and autograph opportunities with a few of the players.

(between Old Navy and The Village Taphouse)

== Sunday July 14th ~ 9:30am - 4pm ~ Family Fest in Ambleside Park

== Monday July 15th

~ 1pm ~ TOWN HALL GATHERING at WV Lawn Bowling Club (650 - 20th) with our MP John Weston

and special guest Hon. Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration, and Multiculturalism

Highly Informational Forum-Open to public (Something for Everyone!)

To guarantee seating, registration is req'd. Click here to Register : http://wvimmigrationtownhall.eventbrite.ca

Topics: New Citizenship Rules C-37; Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship; Federal Skilled Worker Program and NEW Federal Skilled Trades Class; and more...

>>> BARD ON THE BEACH (third of four): MEASURE FOR MEASURE review moved to CultureWatch

> A <

From: "Editor, West Van Matters" <editorwvm@westvan.org>

Subject: How can we resist? Date: 12 August, 2013 3:53:42 PM PDT

Info on the art exhibition at the Silk Purse: Beautiful Canada; Opening Reception August 13

> B <

From: "Editor, West Van Matters" <EditorWVM@WestVan.org>

Subject: Tomorrow: West End Tour Date: 13 August, 2013 9:11:47 PM PDT

...The West End Heritage Tour

~ 6 - 8pm ~ Wednesday August 14th

Location: Tour will meet at the SW corner of Nelson Pk (Comox/Bute), finish at Roedde House in Barclay Heritage Square. Admission: Heritage Vancouver Members $10; Non-members $15

Since it was first surveyed and branded as part of the City of New Liverpool in the latter half of C19th, Vancouver's West End has evolved. It contains a mixture of distinctive bldg styles representing successive eras of devt. One of the emerging directions from the City's cmnty planning process supports the retention of surviving heritage resources....

> C <

From: "Editor, West Van Matters" <editorwvm@westvan.org>

Subject: Events Tonight and Tomorrow Date: 15 August, 2013 4:42:25 PM PDT

ONE: TONIGHT at SFU Palestinian point of view discussion

TWO: TOMORROW a field trip to black bear country

Choose your mental or physical stimulation!

+ ONE: TONIGHT (7pm) at SFU Palestinian point of view discussion

Jews for a Just Peace has sent out this reminder.

If you wd like to find out about the Palestinian point of view there's an event re the current negotiations

Begin forwarded message:

From: List Moderator <JJP>

Subject: [JJP] Fwd: [biac.announcements] Reminder! Event on Negotiations TONIGHT 8/15 + Statement by Palestinians in diaspora rejecting negotiations

Date: 15 August, 2013 1:48:13 PM PDT

[From time to time we receive announcements of local events and activities that may be of interest to our members, supporters and list subscribers. We forward them for your information.]

-------- Original Message --------

Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2013 11:16:28 -0700

From: Boycott Israeli Apartheid Campaign <boycottapartheid@gmail.com>

As a reminder, please join us tonight for NEGOTIATIONS IN PALESTINE: What do they mean? Why are they happening? - a discussion with Palestinian writer and activist Khaled Barakat, at 7 pm tonight, Thursday August 15 in Room 1530 at the SFU Harbour Centre at 515 W. Hastings St in downtown Vancouver. This discussion is sponsored by Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network and BIAC. Event facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/201894786643479/

The following statement was initiated by Palestinian activists in North America. BIAC is one of the signatories:

Statement: Palestinians in North America reject new negotiations

SIGN ON: Email NoToNegotiations@gmail.com or use the form: http://bit.ly/NoToNegotiations

We, the undersigned Palestinians and Palestinian organizations in shatat and exile, write today to express our firm opposition to the resumption of bilateral Israeli/Palestinian negotiations under U.S. auspices in Washington DC, today, July 29....

...Our rights � the rights of the Palestinian people � and our land � the entire land of Palestine � are not for sale or bartering at the negotiations table. That this process is presided over by the United States government, which provides $3 billion annually in military aid to Israel, and specifically by Martin Indyk, former research director at infamous Israel lobby organization the America Israel Public Affairs Committee, only adds insult to injury and makes clear that these negotiations will bring nothing of value or benefit to the Palestinian people.

Today, we say: PA President Mahmoud Abbas does not represent us! Our rights cannot and will not be bargained away at a negotiating table in Washington, DC.

Instead, we affirm that the Palestinian people are one people and our cause is one cause. Our people have struggled for 65 years in order to achieve the liberation of the land and people of Palestine and the implementation of the right of Palestinian refugees to return their homes.

As Palestinians in shatat/diaspora, we are not being represented here, and we demand to reclaim our voice and role. We do not accept these negotiations, and our rights, our people and our land are not for sale!...

... SIGN ON: Email NoToNegotiations@gmail.com or use the form: http://bit.ly/NoToNegotiations Signatories ...

+ TWO: TOMORROW a field trip to black bear country

Friday August 16th -- FIELD TRIP {above in Nature section, under Field Trip}

> D <

= HEADSUP [sent Friday night, Aug 16/17]

Subject: Headsup: Staff Change; Weekend Events

* indicates moved elsewhere in this WVM.

Staff Changes [moved to Updates/Info]

BELOW: Events (Sat; Sat and Sun; Sunday); {Cricket question (help needed)*; Qtn/Thought/Pun*}

in case you're looking for something to do this weekend -- what choices!!!

and this is of course besides Bard and other activities......

- EVENTS -

- SATURDAY August 17

+ If you've still got WVM16.5 (and it's on the website), it lists the bike tour Sat Aug 17

STANLEY PARK -- 9:30 - 11:30am -- June 15, July 20, and August 17

+ CANADIAN CHEESE-ROLLING FESTIVAL

~ noon to 4pm ~ Blackcomb Mtn Base 2 [more amusing info: www.canadiancheeserolling.ca ]

The main event is a thrilling spectacle where an 11-pound wheel of cheese is rolled down a hill with participants in hot pursuit. Also includes cheese-tastings, seminars, kids' races, face-painting, games, and more. Prize: the cheese plus two Whistler Blackcomb ski season passes]

+ TOUR

"Musqueam Creek - Vancouver's last wild salmon stream" with Terry Point ~ 1 - 3pm ~ Saturday Aug 17

Some ground is uneven on the trails and paths. Wear walking shoes. Walk is child-friendly. Rain or shine.

Guide: Terry Point is Project Manager and President of Musqeam Ecosystem Conservation Society (MECS). He has been working on Musqueam Creek since 1997.

Suggested donations of $5 - $10 welcome.

Please Register: http://www.villagevancouver.ca/events/musqueam-creek-vancouver-s-last-wild-salmon-stream-with-terry

+ AT THE LEGION

SATURDAY AUGUST 17th � CARIBBEAN NIGHT

STEEL DRUM BAND, DANCERS, and CARIBBEAN FOOD; TIX $25 AT THE BAR fromAUGUST 1st

+ MID-CENTURY MODERN HOUSE TOUR

~ noon - 5pm ~ Saturday August 17 followed by a wine & cheese reception.

Tix $85 for self-guided tour www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org

Now in its 7th year, Vancouver Heritage Foundation’s Mid-20th Century Modern House Tour opens five (5) examples of 1950 � 1970s architecture to ticket holders for an afternoon tour.

Mid-Century Modern architecture has developed an enthusiastic following in recent years. People are appreciating its clean lines, the close relationship between indoors and lush West Coast landscaping, and their wonderful open spaces. Post World War II modernist architecture in Vancouver developed a regional style that responded directly and imaginatively to the omnipresent landscape and weather: the forest and waters of Burrard Inlet, high rainfall, and the grey light against the backdrop of the Coast Mountains. The local implementation of Modernist thought and design was brought about by a relatively small, skilled and enthusiastic group of professionals that exerted a remarkably broad influence on local society during the 1940s � 1960s.

Vancouver nurtured what the Vancouver Province in January 1953 called �a growing creative spirit that yielded a new renaissance of building.’ The city attracted architects in search of new experiences, and a new manner of living.

2013 Mid-Century Modern Tour

Open on the August 17th tour are Architectural designs of Fred Hollingsworth, Robert McKee renovated in 2007 by Nick Milkovich, Harold Semmens, Don Fairbrother, and the design-build company of Lewis Construction who designed and built hundreds of houses in North and West Vancouver. The houses include:

1960, Harold Semmens house off SW Marine Drive with a 2001 Jim Heinmiller designed rehabilitation. The �T’ shaped post-and-beam house presents a blank face to the street and opens to forest and landscaping behind. It has been beautifully restored.

1956, Robert McKee University Endowment Lands house with a 2007 Nick Milkovich renovation and Cornelia Hahn Oberlander landscape. The scale and light of the original house were retained as was the courtyard which is now a reflecting pool.

1953, Fred Hollingsworth 2,200 sq. ft. house in the lower British Properties strongly demonstrates the influence of Frank Lloyd Wright on the work of Fred Hollingsworth. The Wrightian influence is evidenced in the deep eaves, wood sash casement windows, custom built-ins and furniture, dropped ceilings with custom designed lighting, and the emphasis on horizontal lines using cladding and brickwork.

Media Contact: Diane Switzer 604 264 9642 or diane@vancouverheritagefoundation.org

- WEEKEND -- SAT/SUN Aug 17/18

+ OPERA

7pm Sat Aug 17; 2pm Sun Aug 18 -- Koerner Recital Hall (1270 Chestnut Drive)

Vancouver Academy of Music: Le Nozze di Figaro by Mozart [culmination of VAM's opera training prog]

www.vansos.com 604 787 0236 Admission by donation; first come, first served

+ FIELD TRIPS {both in CultureWatch above}

> Saturday August 17th

Ecology of a Coastal Temperate Rainforest UBC Botanical Gardens.

A field trip for Suzuki Elders.

> Sunday August 18th

Yew Lake wetland, Yew Lake old growth, and Bowen Lookout (Cypress Provincial Park).

- SUNDAY Aug 18

> CANADIAN LAWN BOWLING CHAMPIONSHIPS START SUNDAY Aug 18 (to 24) in WV

> 7th ANNUAL TSLEIL-WAUTUTH CULTURAL ARTS FESTIVAL -- www.twnation.ca

FREE at Cates Park Celebrate aboriginal cultures and cmnty with an action-packed day of music and dance performances, demonstrations, guided trips in traditional-style canoes, and traditional foods.

> Delamont: Kitsilano's Oldest City Block of Houses

~ 2 - 4pm ~ Sunday August 18

The tour will start and end in the small park at the northeast corner of Arbutus and 7th Avenue

Admission: Heritage Vancouver Members $10; Non-members $15

In 1905 streetcar service was extended from downtown to Kits Beach, home-building began in earnest, and the Kitsilano community was born. Come and explore the unique homes from Kitsilano's pioneer years with Bruce Macdonald who wrote the history of Delamont for the Park Board.

Online payment option: Register via Eventbrite at hvs-delamont.eventbrite.com

> E <

= HEADSUP [sent Aug 20; 4 and 5 moved to WVM]

since still running behind -- ain't this a great summer!!! but need to let you know about events tomorrow and a DWV answer today.

1 - Power outage in the Brit Props (Wed Aug 21)

2 - RCMP Musical Ride (Aug 21)

3 - Lawn Bowling Championship (WV Aug 18 - 24)

4 - Uplift Calculations and FOI (12 min before 30-day deadline!)

5 - QTP

ONE

+ Planned power outage on August 21 for more than 700 homes in eastern British Properties

TWO

= Wednesday August 21st

~ 2:30 and 6:30pm ~ RCMP Musical Ride in Mahon Park in NV

THREE

= August 18th - 24th -- 2013 CANADIAN LAWN BOWLING CHAMPIONSHIPS in WV

= HEADSUP F [sent out Aug 22]

Among other things, some from the Vancouver Heritage Foundation:

A = Friday noon August 23rd: West Hastings Tour

(Florentine banking hall; terracotta symbolism; evolution of downtown Vancouver)

B = Saturday 1pm August 24th: Arbutus Corridor,

Places That Matter (and barbecue)

C = Sunday 1pm August 25th: Shakespeare Garden

(by the Rose Garden in Stanley Park), Places That Matter (contains 180 plants and 45 trees mentioned in his plays; recitation by Young Shakespeareans from Bard on the Beach)

The details have been moved to the Vancouver Heritage Foundation section at the end

=== CCL NOTES === JULY 22 and 29

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

Re transcript: ... (gap); xxx (words missing); &&& (noteworthy; shd get); timestamps so you can find on video

NB: unless I know the person, names are best guesses. Usually if the minutes are on the DWV website, I can get the names from there but neither the 22nd or the 29th minutes is available yet.

== July 22 CCL MTG NOTES ==

7:00 PM

For On-Table Items please see Items 13.1 to 13.4

1. Call to Order.

Mayor: we like to start on time and finish early to enjoy this lovely summer evening

2. Approval of July 22, 2013 Regular Council Meeting Agenda

amended by:

adding to Item 3 the July 8, 2013 special and regular Council meetings and Public Hearing/Public Meeting minutes, and July 15, 2013 special Council meeting minutes;

adding to Item 8 a report re OCP Amendment and Rezoning Applicn No. 12-085 for 752 Marine Drive (Park Royal);

adding to Item 13, Items 13.1 to 13.4 regarding correspondence;

3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES To be provided Friday, July 19, 2013.

adopted as circulated: July 8 special and regular Ccl mtgs and Public Hearing/Public Meeting; and

July 15, 2013 special Council meeting.

DELEGATIONS

4. North Shore Division of Family Practice regarding Local Health Initiatives (File: 0055-01)

RECOMMENDED: THAT the delegation from the North Shore Division of Family Practice regarding Local Health Initiatives be received for information, with thanks.

AW: I'm Dr Amy Webber and brought Dr Frances Fallah

goal to give you an idea who we are and what our mandate is in the cmnty

a govt initiative jointly supported through BC Min of Health and the BC Medical Assn

xxx, improve primary care, xxx SLIDES

32 divisions of fam practice, 127 cmnties, working toward creating seven more

to increase family physicians' influence on health care and policy

stronger collective voice

doctors were isolated; opp to come together, network, communicate; have a look at a primary vision

NSh Div is a non-profit society formed in 2010; 160 NSh GPs

leadership, guidance, support

harnessing expertise, xxx; planning, research

support physician well-being; encourage them to stay in practice

improve health outcomes and to optimize family physician performance, stay in jobs and be satisfied

looked at mental health and addiction, palliative care, &&& (see slide for list)

reps from Coastal Health, xxx

public education; come tonight to let you know that we exist

rather than each working in silos; areas for collaboration; health lens for looking at bylaws

just here to introduce ourselves

[7:10] ML: not aware of this until this mtg; connections with us

Lady: have looked where we can cooperate; WV has been phenomenal

for me, talking to my patients, there's this in WV

happy to take questions

Margaret English is our coordinator 604 765 3607 menglish@divisionsbc.ca

ML: obviously Coastal Health in our cmnty ctr

NG: my experience is that when doctors retire here, they're not replaced; not same kind of care

how can you work with us to serve our popn?

ME: happening across the NSh and in prov

broader issue, not just ours; this is something as a cmnty we have to look at

Sokol: not averse to mtg but they have been with Parks

Margaret E: right

CC: xxx

{cdn't hear}

wd like to see identification of probs in our cmnty; all sorts of issues physicians see firsthand

meet with staff ....

here's a prob and this is how can be addressed; help us to help you

Man: primary goal to let you know we're here and to build a relationship

not just Min of Health, stakeholders within cmnty -- sch bd, RCMP, universities, any who may play a role in our health

Mayor: tyvm and good luck with what you're doing

[7:16]

REPORTS

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

Mayor: closed mtg licences

re chn, child care

happy note, our Gleneagles golf course 4th best in Canada and best in western Canada, in xxx magazine

congratulations to our park staff; suggest you go and play a round of golf

Sop: went with Cclr NG on tour with Invasive plants

at one point they used to call me a giant hogweed

going to be some tracking; involve some money and time

get things done by looking at areas; going to track it all; going to be a v good process

Mayor: are you under the impression you're no longer referred to as a giant hogweed?

LAUGHTER

ML: ... will bring a formal report in Sept/ Oct timeframe

TP: re golf course thinking of ... with xxx

big, to our staff -- outstanding

ppl come from all over, one from LA; incredible; &&& ; sell out fast -- 160

NG: invites in for BikeTour week; 15 1200 ms to work 80km per X

254kgs of CO2

next [7:20]

July 14th, Cclr Sop spoke of it last time but to many here

sweaty celebrity t-shirt Seattle

Sop won by one point

but I scored the first touch down

Sop: I'll be signing autographs out in the .... [lobby]

MOTION: THAT the oral reports from the Mayor and Councillors be received for information.

6. Development Permit Application No. 13-022 for 6342 Bay Street (Troller Pub) (File: 1010-20-13-022)

PowerPoint presentation to be provided.

At the June 24 sp mtg Ccl rec'd the report dated June 13 re DPA for 6342 Bay (Troller Pub) and set the date for consideration for July 22.

Reports received up to and including July 18, 2013:

Written Submissions received up to and including July 18, 2013:

Sokol: Geri Boyle

GB: for variance; currently 11 parking spaces and meets reqmt; addn, needs one more and this Devt Permit waives that

Sop: understand, don't have prob with it; explain why grandfathered

GB: thank you for asking this question

the staff report used this term; confusion; no need to say grandfather, none, that was staff's error

ML: near [named] stores

there was to be a public mtg so don't see anything

GB: held last week, between times; ppl came by; rec'd no objections

TP: similar to Olive and Anchor

GB: not aware of any concerns

CC: not dealing with the liquor

GB: correct, just dealing with space

CC: in other jurisdictions, seems to me an extensive process for a tiny

GB: did try to look for ways, devt permit exemption; if no need for parking

Sokol: three DP exemptions; other small issues; wanted to bring as little as possible to Ccl

PRESENTATION BY APPLICANT

CALL FOR PUBLIC INPUT -- NONE

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

NAME:

DATE:

FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:

D Permit for 6342 Bay Street (Troller Pub)

June 13, 2013

June 24, 2013 /

July 22, 2013

R-1

S. and V. Thompson

July 9, 2013

July 22, 2013

C-1

If Council wishes a further staff report:

RECOMMENDED:

DPA for 6342 Bay (Troller Pub), wch wd allow for a 23.5sqm addn w/ a zoning bylaw variance for parking, be approved

CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY

7. 2013 Community Survey (File: 0135-01) PowerPoint presentation to be provided.

RECOMMENDED: THAT the 2013 Community Survey be received for information.

BL: Ccl is aware happens ev three years [7:29]

Woman: since 1983; web or email survey

74% response; Stats Canada data; completed in May; confidence level is 3.6% 19/20 and &&&

SLIDES

slide; erosion in ratings down to 81% from 88% in 2010 re raise a family

place to retire table ???

~92% satisfied with M services

prop taxes, gradual decline 77%, been slipping

upper area more critical than others; srs most satisfied

re gaps in rev dealt with

most popn to increase taxes only to maintain

{[7:31] tidbits below, see http://westvancouver.ca/government/bylaws-strategies-reports/surveys for the report}

infrastructure xxx

only 6% want to see reduction in services

{it irks me when they ask if ppl wd pay more in taxes to maintain services but then not how much more, wch of course determines how much to increase taxes....}

contracting out; sharing; sponsorship

90% satisfied or more with Lib, Fire, Police, etc

80% envmtal protection

youth from 73% to 80%

bylaws... dog regulations

roads and traffic, falls below; 35% dissatisfied

service funding changes: transit, envmtal protection, cmnty, land-use planning, and garbage colln

new Q on this year's survey

more focus on higher volume roads 60%

coach houses: 2 to 1, residents believe option

[7:35] where they shd be, some division 44% only in some nbrhds

33% anywhere?

{This is a critical point. Many in favour of the concept of coach houses but not always in their nbrhd. This will require residents to make their wishes known so the bylaws will confirm their preferences.}

Arts Ctr: 61%

not strong support for location in Lawson Pk [7:36]

parking concerns main, plus use of waterfront

Communication -- good or somewhat good rating

Sop: are you Mrs Mustel?

MM: yes

Sop: when you referred to Upper?

MM: above Upper Levels

Sop: wonder if figures wd be skewed b/c Brit Props doesn't allow basement or sec stes?

MM: &&& [7:37]

Sop: but that wd skew your results

Mayor: Cclr CC

CC: seems to me we shd xxx tax increase

if you limit it to &&&

best to be spelt out

MM: &&& difficult to change b/c difficult to track

CC: explain what infrastructure means

roads, cell towers, sewage; just a suggestion

MAB: on p11 question around taxes

the rest of the prop taxes don't go to the sch dist, go to prov govt

misleading, &&& [7:39]

re Sop's Q re arts ctr, 2 to 1

divided re east, older

MM: on 1600 blk of Bellevue; residents close to it are against; parking, use of waterfront

NG: p21 support outweighed opposition in 1600

not quite

43 yes 21 no, so my math doesn't equate to 2 to 1

MM: look at other regions, support

in east more of a division of opinion

affects overall

combine total it brings it down

break out the regions, ev else 2 to 1

NG: will note that

this is v helpful; for us; is great

can't believe another M rate so highly, a M with this complexity

staff and even us shd feel, pretty happy

staff now or

Mayor: Mr Leigh happy to take

NG: some of these results

roads, news media, ..... rather than the website

how much will be taken up by staff

we tell or happen automatically?

BL: ....to goal; tool we use for budgeting and budget direction

TP: since 2010 satisfaction has increased in xxxxx

and we've been targeting those

been doing that better, so valuable for budget decisions; thank you

Mayor: obviously staff doing a great job

once again our Lib 98%, tied with Fire Dept; Lib never been anything but No 1

&&& good [7:45]

8. Official Community Plan Amendment and Rezoning Applicn No. 12-085 for 752 Marine Drive (Park Royal) Sokol: slight mistake by staff

date on your blue sheet is correct

aerial photo from 2011 so doesn't show recent changes

want to point out the site -- White Spot, east is West Royal Towers

SLIDE: boundary of Sq Reserve -- goes diagonally

proposed: a five-storey platform bldg; FAR 2.98; 200+ resid 7:47; daycare proposed; multi-use plaza; 289 bike parking spots

signif change

from regional shopping ctr to regional ctr 7:48

a lot of growth on Sq lands where WV has no jurisdiction

OCP however will have to be amended; is it what cmnty wants to see at this site?

zoning C1 but not at this density

the rezoning is not merely a question of density, also of use (some not allowed)

C1 allows tire repair and District wd not like to see that (not that it is planned)

recommended to you this evening is a consultation prog

applicn received in Dec 2012 and now have a staff recomm; public consultation in the fall

going into winter another staff report -- outcome, asking direction, prep of bylaws

public info mtgs and ultimately PH

turn over to Cameron Chalmers he'll be

paid by PkR

{[7:51] this is complicated; better you listen to this}

{finally mystery starting to be resolved. Not a company named Cameron or Chalmers, rather a person named Cameron Chalmers. He's a planner and is working for DWV on the PkR 752 devt but PkR will pay DWV for his work.}

Cam Chalmers: Dist has already rec'd applicn

[I'm an] independent [planner?]; most recently in Sq; been through this before

shd Ccl choose to move forward.....

respond to the applicn in a way v imp

jurisdictional issues complicated and not well known -- as a longtime resident of WV

issues such as traffic have to be contextualized

applicant initiated their own public consultation; 3000 been through theirs, suite ppl can go to

prepared to talk about SqN and public lands

attributes diff: eg imp education needs to happen first of all; Sq N and implications

comment on the OCP; shopping ctr experience but it has social xxxx

I remember hanging out

really about getting info flowing

longevity of process; designed one efficient, seven

SLIDES

critical, must be a District-led prog

has to be collaboration; PkR's vision and to some degree Sq N

robust fulsome discussion; this process hope leads to more informed discussion

SLIDE -- flow diagram

STEPS [7:57 - 8:02]

feedback forms; go to public with four items.... put applicn in context

first consultation in Sept, sev events; standardized form collecting info

sim to 1300 feedback, analysis; distill what we've heard; policy stmt

draft OCP language; open house; material to prepare bylaws

Mayor: can you pls go over what Ccl's being asked to do

Sokol: ask what process we shd go through

Sop: a collaborative effort probably just the beginning not only PkR but ground zero, TWay

now in 1960 xxx large portion of waterfront

PkR on Dist Land more

xxx Town Ctr devpd and NV along Marine Dr

if ever a time to consider all that's going on in this region, now is the time

[not] piece-meal way through

ask Sq N to devp their four-lane bridge to alleviate pressure on that corner (TWay & MDr)

if PkR not move fwd, going to decay

DWV, PkR, SqN, and Ministry -- plans to eliminate gridlock

even to ask prov to put another lane on the LGB

go through process but won't answer

will you be entering into discussions/negotiations with PkR and Sq wrt bridge, rlwy tracks

Sokol: study been prepared; if proposal has four-lane bridge will look

CC: Mr Chalmers and Mr Sokol; maybe I've been spending too much time with Cclr Sop but will adopt the Soprovichian approach

Sop: did I speak too long?

CC: no, no, no

I have some questions for you {Chalmers}, ... unique nature of your role, and the fact that the Dist hasn't a long history of staff mbrs or consultants paid for by the proponent but under the mgmt of the District

chance for you to answer directly and for the benefit of the public

so, who do you work for?

Chalmers: I work for DWV

CC: okay, so whose interests are you serving?

Chalmers: I report directly to Dir/Planning

CC: do you at all consider yourself an advocate for the proposal at 752?

Chalmers: have never taken a position

{disbelief, snickers, in audience}

CC: never taken a position? do you consider yourself an advocate?

{good question}

Chalmers: No

CC: as a staff mbr, is it your sense that staff is willing to consider substantial changes as a consequence of public feedback?

IOW, is this process really meaningful?

Mayor: Mr Sokol, you shd answer that

{can't help wondering why the Mayor wd not want Chalmers to respond.....}

Sokol: any time asking public we're genuinely asking for their opinion; if projects are not consistent with the OCP, adjustments made

CC: Sop is entirely correct re concern for traffic, lower Capilano and Squamish lands

think a master plan is v imp and feel we haven't done that

traffic is the key issue here, hear from residents again and again and again

traffic study; need one excellent comprehensive and beyond approach

can find anything you want

ask staff, Mr Sokol, reviewed by independent reviewers -- says v little impact

have to show public that's correct

not just the impact of this proj what happens Lower Cap, etc

know difficult to look at all those things, can't look at one

Sokol: agree, think traffic is the No 1 issue and needs to be addressed

Planning will look at the study with Engg; question assumptions

can't do now but document what part of that; not just this relatively minor change; intersection MDr & TWay

CC: ingress and egress from West Royal Towers, abysmal; who designed shdn't have jobs anymore

v diff to get in and v diff to get out

whipped around by Home Depot and ppl trying to get out of West Royal Towers

have to do something for them -- they don't live in a bucolic area but have to help

Sokol: absolutely; will be one of the many considerations

BL: approp Q re Cameron Chalmers

not accustomed xxx

xxx?

BL: question that one

external xxx

pardon me all the planners in the room [8:14]

I've worked with Cam Chalmers for many years, work of highest standard

get file addressed in prof manner, made this opp come alive

work will continue under the direction of the Dir/Planning

Mayor Many mbrs of public

Ali (sp?): effects this plan is going to have on traffic

I live in West Royal Towers from ? - 7pm ev day basically a parking lot

this, to say impacted minimally, I seriously doubt

not just the traffic, effect on air quality, sound, yelling/fighting occasionally

haven't heard anything about quite particular, the bldgs proposed are predominantly sgl units, 5-600sf

lived in WV for 25yrs; my idea of WV is not sgl units, more of a downtown unit

first concern

send, again surprising, one of the xxx is a movie complex so not only 3 - 7 but later then to 11pm, 12:30 when ppl coming out, noise pollution midnight

look fwd to talking about this further

Mayor: thank you for making those points

Arash (sp): live at 328 TWay, across: have a Bachelor's and Master's of Architecture, associate mbr of AIBC and a mbr RIA of Canada; committed to Smart Growth; concerned about traffic impacts

here to request the Mayor and Ccl to reject this applcn; the traffic report is not realistic when it comes to TWay S of Marine; reducing ... blocking access ... also concludes result of LGB: analyzing is only ... analyzing out of context, inaccurate; cd potentially mislead public {get his list of problems not addressed} [8:19]

during the presentation to us, PkR threatened if this does not go through, cd put tire shops and car dealerships

intimidating residents to get on board out of fear is not acceptable, v concerning

bowling alleys....

Ev Dr will add traffic; adding more traffic is unconscionable

free-hold tower, no.... only serves interest of PkR

arterial road ... Cambie ... stuck with a bottle neck

if you don't stop this train now, legacy, putting health at risk

hired

no other city rushes

amending OCP in such a rush; who's benefiting? xxx cannot possibly be rushed

APPLAUSE

Barbara Brink: I live

181 units, NOT one

PkR has been generous to this cmnty; v good to the residents of PkR, keep us apprised; hv answered lots of questions

I want to be excited about this plan but hv some deep

in 1952 14K; now DNV 40K; WV 44K DNV 80K [8:23] concerns

our transit is non-existent

elephant in this room is traffic at MDr and TWay -- ppl from ferries, Whistler

only time when Police there at Christmas 8 ? wkd

having police there 24/7 not the soln

know eight towers already, Cap Towers, &&& [8:24]

man?: what's future?

high risk, don't know what's coming piecemeal into dis

with....

xxx; urge you to reject

need a Christmas season as well, next spring

David Ross: ....

Sokol said need to know what impact this will have

consultation during the month of Aug and Sept for something

this is an idea whose time has not yet come

too many moving parts; need to know what PkR is doing now,

that traffic report is on the edge of amateurish, and sure Bunt didn't mean it that way

22 high end, destination retailers going in

don't know impact; horrible; no idea of xxx; proposal of light at Indigo

no one who has lived in that area for the last two years who believe that light will help; no one who lives there

we don't know what 4 - 500 ppl in Ev Dr will do -- how many cars

many things need to be addressed till public asked to comment

not NIMBYism; not just WV, ppl from all over

APPLAUSE

> Arline McFarlane: reading from my notes; lived 47 years so moved to flat land

shopping mall

Larco want to expand yet again -- the most congested intersection in all of WV

down bumper to bumper; now add a 24- and a 19-storey

young

375 cars undergrd, 289 bike spots

no longer wish to be called a shopping ctr, a cmnty -- does sound more classy

live across... plus pollution

PkR just built for stores, not resid -- true?

Mayor: when I moved here not resid so that's a fact

> Marlene X:..... endorse what's been said

Sop and CC

study, b/c we cannot cope

> Maggie Pappas: thought long and hard about coming and speaking on this issue

interesting devt

seems to offer a lot of what we want: vibrancy, biking, daycare [8:33]

this devt cd be a defining moment

who are we

hear what I don't like; smirking and laughter

them and us; we all shop there

Larco been v generous and the most silently generous

part of us

caution -- how many have thought how seminal this is

bit of a bellwether, coming from SqN

xxx and how we do this

do this with respect, who the Lalji family are

to young ppl, we may want more

as BBrink and Sop, yes, we need a traffic study; this cd be the catalyst

a second bridge? a monorail?

Surrey gets ev, we get nothing

I urge you to accept this proposal and what it can mean to this cmnty

> Mark who? Ballard?: support dialogue, going fwd; think we need to be talking about it

> Claude Giroux: ... 62 kids doing at KMC -- July 26 and 27

real reason I came

am moved to speak personally b/c a strong proponent for art; this proj xxx for art

consumer; unique and xxx [8:37]; obviously I'm biased

consultation imp; PkR and ppl of WV &&& ; see you all at &&&

and wherever art is celebrated in this cmnty

Mayor: hard act to follow

> Will Ballard: thank you, Ccl; grew up in WV

work with my father in Amb; went to UBC

so many xxx; as a young professional; recently moved out; commute every day over that bridge

some made good points

at least half an hour

WV lacking in xxx housing

want to live and work here and can't now

third party planner is what this situation needs

> Alison Norman: here with my daughter, in the wheelchair

I grew up in WV and xxx half in WV

Vanc Resource Society, trying to find accomm for

fortunate to meet Mr Amantea

suitable, she's 36

born with brain damage, xxx intellectually fine, Cap College

keeps up to date with current events

needs of disabled residents

does not want to live in a group home or in Langley or Surrey

shops at.... eats

how to do on $375/mo

only one on NSh

V Resource Society, capable of managing their own affairs

M&Ccl proceed to

Mayor: thank you for coming

even though she lives in NVan, hope she votes in WV elections!

> Ralph Tepley: live in WV for 75 years

not in relationship with the company or the devpr

plsd to hear of cmnty benefits housing

traffic -- public consultation best way to get to this

Mayor: anybody else? if not,

Sop: XXX

NG: thought process was Qs before; I have six questions

Mayor: xxx

NG: have six

Mayor: xxx be quick

NG: my Qs relate to survey and consultation plan

how many ppl, number of respondents to fill out?

Sokol: don't know off top of my head; cmnty survey, probably not quite that many

that many, think we'd be successful

NG: IOW 700 ppl

Sokol: wd be v pleased

NG: will you be using the results of the survey we rec'd tonight -- top x ways

Sokol: that drives

NG: only said newspaper ad; so hope that will happen

at the end of the consultation process will we be able to separate OCP and PkR's plans? 752

look at in general; separated if not going ahead, to use

see it separated not melded so useful info for the future; plans in general separate from this double tower applicn

Sokol: doing two in parallel but asking some general questions; shd be able to do that

NG: wd make me happy and useful for the Dist

bit of a discrepancy here: p 94 (54?)

you said v extensive process; is it the typical process or ?

really want this to be longer and broader and more XXX

Mayor: those are comments not Qs

Sokol: happy to ans Qs

{[8:50] he lists}

where this is diff is there are more complicated issues, scope and scale; larger than we usu see

NG: are we sure we have enough staff to handle this public process?

Sokol: hv brought on Mr Chalmers

PkR is willing to pay for more [8:51]

have stated in the past Planning work plan extensive and I remain concerned about that

NG: to be clear to public, not approving proj, approving the process

wasn't clear, xxx

Mayor: move motion

NG: want to ask five Qs

Mayor: xxx

{NG then made motion; ML seconded}

Mayor: do you wish to speak to motion?

NG: yes; personally think and see even clearer now

this consultation needs to be longer and broader than you propose

will support it tonight with the caveat you heard

hope someone on board with an education xxx

this is an education not just listen to us talk; quite diff

ML: think it's really critical everyone understand we're just at the beginning

worked over and over again

ppl dedicated to process, public have opp; this is not a PH, just to start

not the time to talk about the size of the bldg

due diligence

v supportive of proceeding as staff recommend

TP: no question this is a really good report; challenge and opps in this cmnty

4.0 in the analysis -- going to support b/c don't want to miss this opp; this is the door opened to us

all around horseshoe understand traffic an issue

maybe we do need to do a transp plan

2% of traffic over bridge is Blue Bus and they take 24%

{Someone from the audience came up to me and challenged these percentages but I haven't received written (different) numbers. Also, apparently, the buses are so full at TWay and MDr that his daughter takes the bus west, gets off, and then catches a bus she can get a seat on to go back east!}

p8 endeavour to communicate, informed decision

I don't want to stop and limit disc at this time; lots of excellent info tonight

will support public consultation; do the right job and a good job

Sop: PkR has the right to come fwd and devp

think they're going in a new direction -- "walkable living"

this issue transcends borders: five cmnties xxx, PkR

want to feel in the seven steps is the overall master plan of the area

devt now at N end of the Memorial Bridge

other shopping ctrs, sev roads in and out

timing, after 53 years, time for SqN to start supporting -- not just bridge, four lanes

eyes open to diff scenarios

all comes down to PkR wanting not just these bldgs but more in future -- that's a biggie for me

MAB: is there room in the budget for Mr Chalmers's services more than &&&? [9:01]

broader; seminal opp

Sokol: PkR has not set a budget; in disc with our Communications Dept; state of the art

MAB: that's what I'll be looking for

imp Ccl hear from a wide cross-section of the cmnty; thought about this a lot, no conclusions yet

have heard traffic the main concern; horrible and if we didn't go ahead wd still be horrible

if we do go ahead, we cd

this is the epictr; opp took at it

look at again at the gateway to visitors, to residents

opp to hear what the future for shopping ctrs holds; chronology of shopping ctr

opp to hear from our cmnty; what do our residents want to see?

what opps for a xxx ctr, with amenities; want to hear about it

want that consultation to be the best &&&

PkR was generously offered to support that

CC: thinking about what Cclr MB said

xxx; role in our cmnty

high time we have these adult xx

we'll need xxx bridge; build another and still be bottleneck from xxx

Ralph Sultan a brilliant man

study xxx ... not ???? [9:06] just bigger parking lots

more ppl want to live here

above, do you think not in my backyard?

unless you're advocating a moat, large fence, you're going xxx [9:07]

don't accept not for singles; what about woman who's a widow? kid going to UBC working at PkR?

&&&; four towers on south portion

what can we do as a Dist, probably v little

reality is v different; need a cmnty xxx about this

this is about two bldgs

two things come out; this proj shd not be rushed, xxx

xxx; don't want anyone to think xxxx

on strength of background info

if public doesn't have faith in info xxxx

given enough time; can't avoid the conversations

not nec going to be easy

haven't made up mind like MAB; xxx

Mayor: I agree critical moment for WV; agree shd do this properly and take our time

don't think anyone cd

CNV another tower, DNV, Cap and Marine; Sq

no point holding our breath

entrance to our cmnty, NV shop at PkR, sea wall, beaches; pay taxes in NV

TransLink -- we have no power and no voice

originally included ferries -- to Coal Hbr, Eng Bay -- they just disappeared

we pay 3x high xxx

only thing we can xxx sensibly

crowded intersection

as luck wd hv it Sultan, met with him Friday

seems to have a falling out with premier; anxious to take this on

company he used re three-lane

we need to look at the entire region

in and out

xxx, xxx &&& {listen at 9:12}

whole thing has to be looked at

ev sharing ideas... best ... semi-sensible path

given we haven't all the tools

[passed unanimously]

NG: THE CONSULT PROCESS

lots of time for public input starting tonight -- right through to Nov; opp, so pls do that

[9:14] PASSED:

THAT Staff commence community consultation on the OCP Amendment and Rezoning for 752 Marine Drive consistent with the report from the Director of Planning, Land Development and Permits dated July 17, 2013

9. West Vancouver Secondary School Track and Sports Field Replacement with an Artificial Turf Field

Andew Banks: xxx

Mayor: Gerry Humphreys heavy lifting but the group; DWV as a resource

make sure no confusion, nothing in our budget

can I ask Mr Ballard if he can confirm that

Man stood: yes

Mayor: like

ML: one option and later in report, mtg that it IS the best optionother options?

AB: McGavin Field back to MasterPlan WG; this opp has arisen

RECOMMENDED: THAT Staff:

- work collaboratively with Sch Dist 45, to provide technical expertise, as SD45 undertakes a feasibility study of options to replace the track and the sports field within the track at WV Sec School, including the option of an artificial field; and

- report on the results of the feasibility study, wch will include feedback from a cmnty consultation process, available costing/funding for the replacement of the track, and the replacement of the sports field to an artificial turf field; and

- work with School District 45 to start a community consultation process in the fall of 2013.

CC: sensitive; consultation processintention, sch dist going to lead; this isn't a fait accompli; it's a consultation processWV Field was deemed to be ideal; far and away most convenient site; more chn able to walk thereobvious this field massive benefit to WVSec and school use on xxx basis

will be a benefit to all xxx; opp to play when fields unplayable

finally as a local resident lives a couple of blocks awayppl always walking around, sports groups; wide array of benefit from the proj

approp we're involved

CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY [9:23]

10. West Vancouver's Coach House Examination (File: 2515-02) PowerPoint presentation to be provided.

CC: next Monday finance; okay if defer for a week but not till Sept

Mayor: don't want to rush though

motion is to draft bylaws; don't want if Ccl has question

CC: away; 3-3 motion will fail; wd be impropermotion to tablepasses

BL: will bring it back 29th so can work in August

Mayor: hearBallard: spoken about diversifying our housing base; allows for diff generationswd speak at length about thisaffordability and keeping our families here; quite supportiveJohn Cave: been here or 65 years

the new track will be suitable for your ppl, wheelchair

wd hv liked to hv put my mother in a coach house behind my house

xxx take over lots of parking spaces

1989 downgrading of size of house cd be put on a lot

{interesting description/view. Residents were really upset with the proliferation of monster houses. At that time the FAR was .45. Most of us on Ccl ran on getting rid of them. The decision was made to reduce the maximum FAR to .35. There are fewer complaints about monster houses now but those ppl complain about have usually taken advantage of some, shall we say, gaps/weaknesses, in the bylaw. One was not including balconies in the FAR calculation and a few years ago, as part of the Dundarave Nbrhd Assn we got Ccl to amend the bylaw to include them. We've also tried to include basements b/c they're allowed to have part above ground, thus making a house higher, more overpowering. Hope that will be addressed successfully soon.

In actual fact, it's not really a case of a 'monster' house, it's the disproportion, wch is rather important in WV where we value our park-like character. The house wd not be seen as a monster if on a large property.

We love nature, our heritage.}

got ours in two weeks before, so diff what can be put on the two lots, stored car [9:28]recently moved it back, so almost as soon as you do it, I'm ready to goto keep our kids in WV; keep us close to grandkids

rush; can't wait 20 years; must go forward asap

Andy Krawzyck: part of WG on housing; overwhelming support, over 70% to look at alternative housing -- survey, amt stays the same

great majority saying what two speakers before said: "we need to change to stay the same"our bodies; want to look fit, proper, or elegant -- had to decide whether or not to put gel on my hair and here I am

laughter b/c he's bald

there are certain things that we have to take stock xxx; recomms coming

time to attack(?) and time these recomms

Mayor: anyone with lengthy questions for staff can ask now, we have a week

MAB: given the survey, devil in the details

you suggest we ask staff individually; possibly before next Monday

BL: now Ccl wd be looking at whether to move forward

CC: clarify

Sokol: prepare bylaws consistent to what's in report

if Ccl has within next day or two so prepared to address next MonCC: prepare draft bylaws, full consultation....so we've stalled public consultSokol: Ccl can decide ... we're asking shd we prepare bylaws or consult more, or PH or xxx

ML: or simply approve

{a bit of back and forth}

Sokol: this IS to adopt a coach house prog; zoning amdmt bylaw, change requires a PH

[9:35] Mayor: suggest we not to have bylaws prepared by staff when cclrs have a whole bunch of questions about those bylaws. So we do not have time tonight to get into a whole bunch of questions but if, as Mr Sokol says, a lot, get them to staff and move this along Monday night. Shd be a relatively simple process.

T That moves me to the next item

Heather Mersey: may we speak on coach houses tonight?

Mayor: if you want to come back Monday night, we'll put you first on the Speaker List

tonight? welcome to

HM: don't want to drag it on

Mayor: go ahead, always want to hear from the public

HM: my concern is we're pushing through bylaws that will forever impact our nbrhds

Is WV required to include them as part of a GVRD reqmt or WV driven?

attended KM C presentation May 8 and while panel in favour; the public speakers mainly against

It was not all positive. They had many concerns: loss of privacy, increased parking pressure, loss of sunlight, loss of vegetation, trees, increased densification, rental units, changing the profile of sgl-fam nbrhds. A number cited the fact they'd lived in other Ms in the Lower Mainland and decided on WV b/c of its uniqueness of sgl-fam nbrhds.

I note too, coach houses exist in WV and hv bn built under existing bylaws. One at 2128 MDr for example, legally built, no parking issues, no privacy issues, properly landscaped, and no intrusion to the nbrhd. It was built on a large lot where an older home was renovated

Perhaps there's a more gentle option to consider before making into new law something that can be accommodated with existing bylaws. In place of bylaws, why not consider devping policy around coach houses that will guide future requests for such bldgs if and where approp.

why not consider a citizens' group to take the information from the cmnty input process and create this policy. After all, it is indeed the residents who will be directly affected on a daily basis with whatever is finally decided.

We really do want houses that fit in and fit us.

my question: if you decide to have Planning draft bylaws, wd there be an option to have ratepayer assns work with Planning on drafting those bylaws?

{great idea! I've promoted for over 20 years -- the local ratepayer and resident assns shd be on WGs/cmtes discussing issues in their area.}

Sokol: up to Ccl; zoning, mandatory PH and public process

Mayor: when bylaw comes back, will be opp

[9:39] RECOMMENDED: THAT staff prepare draft bylaws to allow for rental coach houses as a detached form of secondary suite for Council consideration in fall 2013.

{DEFERRED}

BYLAWS

11. Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 4752, 2013, and Development Permit Application No. 12-073 (2074 Fulton Avenue) (File: 1610-20-4752 / 1010-20-12-073)

The proposed bylaw received first reading at the June 17, 2013 regular Council meeting, was the subject of a Public Hearing held and closed on July 8, 2013, and received second and third reading at the July 8, 2013 regular Council meeting. As the Public Hearing has closed, Council is not permitted to receive any further submissions regarding the proposed bylaw.

RECOMMENDED: THAT “Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 4752, 2013� be adopted.

PASSED, Sop opposed

RECOMMENDED:

THAT proposed DP for property located at 2074 Fulton, wch wd allow for an infill housing development with a duplex facing Fulton and a separate coach house unit with attached garages facing the lane, be approved.

ML: are we calling that a coach house?

GB: we are avoiding calling it a coach house; three units, stratified

ML: better word?

Sop: infill

ML: infill housing unit? may I propose that as a friendly amendment?

PASSED, Sop opposed

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

12. Consent Agenda Items

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

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

- Changing the start time of the July 29 sp Ccl mtg from 4 to 4:30pm wch will include a closed session to begin at 4:30pm in the MFCR and to continue at 7pm in open session in the Ccl Chamber, in the M Hall; and

- Changing the start time of the July 29 Ccl mtg re financial matters from 4:30 to 5pm in the Ccl Chamber.

12.2 Appointment of Alternate Acting Mayor for August -- Information to be provided.

12.3 Public Safety Building � Project Status Report for June 2013 (File: 0500-01)

RECOMMENDED: THAT the report dated July 5, 2013, be received for information.

12.4 Development Application Status List (File: 1010-01)

RECOMMENDED: THAT the Devt Applicn Status List to July 12, 2013 be received for information.

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

RECOMMENDED:THAT the correspondence list be received for information.

> Council Correspondence Update to July 5, 2013 (up to 12:00 Noon)

Referred for Action

(1) July 3, 2013, re “Request re Worn-away Parking Lines on 17th Street�

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

Received for Information

(2) West Vancouver Board of Education, June 26, 2013, regarding “West Vancouver Secondary School’s Track and Field�

(3) A. McFarlane, June 30, 2013, regarding “The [roads] are meant for traffic.�

(4) 2 submissions, dated June 15 - July 4, 2013, regarding 1300 block Marine Drive

(5) 5 submissions, dated June 26 � July 5, 2013, regarding Wireless Cell Towers

> Council Correspondence Update to July 12, 2013 (up to 12:00 Noon)

Referred for Action

(1) EcoUrbia Network, July 5, 2013, regarding “EcoUrbia Network: West Vancouver Community EcoCenter Proposal� (Referred to Director of Parks and Community Services for consideration and response)

{interesting proposal; hope they use Canadian spelling: centre}

(2) July 5, 2013, regarding “Public Safety Building � Project Status Report for May, 2013�

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

(3) B. McArthur, July 5 re “Upper Lands Study Review WG and Urban Development up to the 2,000-foot elevation�

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

(4) P. Miller, July 8, 2013, regarding “Herbicide Ban Lifted?�

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

{but does Parks and/or the Invasive Species know Roundup being used in Dundarave?}

(5) July 10, 2013, regarding “Suggestion for improvement on road safety�

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

(6) W. Griffiths, July 10, 2013, regarding “cell towers west vancouver�

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

Received for Information

(7) City of Vancouver, July 11, 2013, regarding “Transit Plan for the Homeless�

(8) P. Kosick, July 5, 2013, regarding “Park Royal re zoning�

(9) West Van Matters, July 8, 2013, regarding “PH 2074 Fulton Docs Missing v2 Fwd: AGENDAS July 8�

(Previously received at the July 8, 2013 Public Hearing and Public Meeting)

{but but but, does that mean no plan to reply??? must ask again?}

(10) G. Pajari, July 8, 2013, regarding “Missing Reports Related to Public Hearing on 2074 Fulton Avenue�

(Previously received at the July 8, 2013 Public Hearing and Public Meeting)

{this needs a response also; it's now the subject of an FOI request}

(11) V. Thompson, July 9, 2013 regarding “Troller Ale House � Horseshoe Bay�

(Referred to July 22, 2013 Council Meeting)

(12) W. Taylor, July 11, 2013, regarding � Transit Referendum�

(13) Sensible Change Society, June 8, 2013, regarding Sensible Policing Act

(14) 51 submissions, dated July 3 - 11, 2013, regarding Wireless Cell Towers

Responses to Correspondence

(15) Dir/Planning, July 5, response to P. Hundal, “June 17 Agenda Item 14.3 � Term of Reference for Upper Lands WG�

(16) Acting CAO, July 10, 2013, response to Greyhound Canada Transportation ULC, “Removal of Route Points�

(17) Transportation Engr, Jul 11, response to T. von Dehn, “Regulating the Speed Limit along the West Portion of Marine�

> Council Correspondence Update to July 16, 2013 (up to 4:30 p.m.)

Received for Information

(1) Minister of Community, Sport, and Cultural Development, July 12, 2013, re Strategic Community Investment Fund

(2) Vancouver Heritage Foundation, July 15, re Invitation to Lions' Gate Bridge �Places That Matter’ Presentation

(3) July 15, 2013, regarding “the Proposed Rogers Cellular Towers�.

13. OTHER ITEMS -- No items.

14. PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Elaine X: Rogers ... claims ... target

already have installations

service to WV homes above UL hwy

if that's who they're xxx not just in their face

concerns wrt health effect; under review, outdated

why doing it? b/c of customer concerns

why residents have to write we don't want it

where ppl writing to Rogers

where are these hundreds of ppl complaining about their service?

3rd timing

been working with the Dist for two years

yet as late as late May, no applicns; so all happened since June, summer holiday

mtg in Sept; pls fix a date for us; 23rd; had v little time

lots of families away, Asian families in particular

can't reach families of schools, Sept 9 doesn't give us enough time

Susan Chu: resident for 27 yrs

rec'd Rogers [letter/notice], almost threw it away

saw replica of ... 15 storeys high

in an open space area all the way along the hwy corridor

design v slim but find them unmatched to our landscape

think hidden agenda, of course financial benefits, and can rent to other cell companies

afraid with all these signals, can communicate, maybe even spaying{spraying???}

negative impact; ugliness, or high health impact, prop values

ask Ccl reconsider; maybe a need for more in future, do not find the design and height suitable for our cmnty

lady: speaking on behalf

26th St tower -- just under 100 yards from front door

most of the ppl in my nbrhd didn't understand the literature from Rogers

one understood an open house and went and was the only one who went to [mtg at] St David's

so most of us turned up at the second, June 18; organized, formed the Cell Tower Action Group

all happened as schools have closed

passed out flyers, email/tel list

various parents; pls go to Ccl make sure it doesn't come up for a vote on Sept 9

at least allow us opp to contact our PAC cmtes; some say second Sept mtg but personally Nov

sloppiness and xxx [9:51]

ML: imp there be some clarity

Dist can't vote on this except say it's a bad idea; sort of said this at the last mtg; contact MP, MLAs

Mayor: explain what ... xxx Sept 23

BL: staff share Ccl's concern; need to be investigated; Cclr Lewis correct MoT

will be diligent through summer months; no staff report before Sept 22 is reasonable

we will explore that xxx

Mayor: Christine Cassidy

[9:53] Christine Cassidy: didn't intend to speak

{Main points:

Agree with Cclr Booth that with coach houses the "devil is in the details" and then asked if Geller had given us our community benefits as I believed:

1. [he was offering] a "public" sidewalk on the north side of Esquimalt;

2. [he was supposed to] pave the lane and use landscaping to improve its appearance;

3. underground utility wiring.

None of the above happened.

To quote Smith about 2074, the "horse had left the barn", thus they had to approve 2074; but who benefited the most financially the community or the owner?}

when we had Hollyburn Mews, we had CBs, want to make sure cmnty got those benefits

thought offered paved laneway, underground utilities, ...... sidewalk

use of benefits of HMews

2074 [only] paid $45K in CBs

assessed $1.4M, seller received $1.8M

did DWV receive any benefit? why not?

xxx what rezoning delivers to your pocket

Mayor: our Dir/Planning is not here

CCassidy: $1.2M

citizen [gained]

NG: also agreed a CotW on Uplift

Sop: move to five after 10

{Extension of mtg}

Karen McSherry: Tyrol Rd; over the top with towers

the cell tower ... wrote 15 letters; said [was] in paper -- I read the paper cover to cover and I didn't see

nothing; two years ago tried to do this with a fake pinetree

v opposed, not only undermine the lovely sea to sky

more concerned about health issues

if this goes fwd ... does this just go forth? thank you for listening

Mason (great presenter!): CNV

Competition Canadian Sr Games Aug 20 - 24; held in WV

appointed as the 2013 coordinator re sport of lawn bowling

over 12 zones over all; have 00?

compete for a gold medal; xxx; NV Club; xxx Bby team

earlier corresp [re grant?]

[10pm] $2400; 200 miles away; 4 nights' accommo, gas, or xxx

late perhaps reviewed next yr

NSh Cmnty Fdn; NV only the jr; leaving me to come here for the one WV

he paid $350 to both; req min

Mayor: submit a grant applicn to Ms Ketler in Parks

Bruce: tour; was posted did attend; just want to thank

15. Adjournment [10:03]

== July 29 CCL MTG NOTES ==

= REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING -- 5:00 PM =

1. Call to Order.

Mayor: it's 5 o'clock we all here? 1, 2, 3, 4, ....

okay -- oh, Sheila's not here, key person!

Ccl Lewis and Panz approved Agenda

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

REPORTS

3. Divisional Services Review for Engineering and Transportation, Part 3

RF: plsd to present the third and final part.

&Staff person's name& here also

Agenda is packed; won't go over past already presented

go over dashboards, ....

wd like to go through entire presentation first and questions afterward.

started April 15

SLIDES KPIs

ten major areas, completed them in the second session SLIDE

three biz process highlights; overview of capital planning process

analysis on Eagle Lake devt plan

biz perspectives.... specialized body work ... ; SLIDE re expenditures contracted out

capital expenditures, almost all contracted out

control on water [construction]

made more sense to contract in for brine(?)

case by case biz; top down as well as bottom up; SLIDES

pavement quality index; same for sewer and water

devt plan -- graph re Eagle Lake -- 40 cents compared with 62 cents for Vanc; savings increases

now we get to today

prepared dashboard -- this is the water utility

budget resilience

~$5K per km; still working on it

we're part of national benchmarking exercise, but not on dashboard yet

try to understand the number SLIDE

same sewerage and drainage, cost for main; striving to incorporate

figuring out how to present on new website

info pkg in front of you

fleet and equipment: rising fuel cost challenging

still trying to improve the KPIs

in middle of a JDE upgrade as well

$8700 per km for road, etc (this slide)

nine temp staff; have to look at it when same as FTE; capital construction progs increasing; need to manage

addl analysis; decided to do this in-house not only for education but also to engage staff, learning experience

KPMG in Toronto, Prince George, Vernon, etc

We shd outsource more services have done some

&&& xxx, asset mgmt -- won't go through page by page b/c you have it in front of you

standalone funds

staff hope left you with .....

In closing wd like Ccl to [listed]

Notice Mr Alex Tunner and Mr Graham Nicholls in audience did take part but not in Part 3, rushed, and appreciated help.

Know I mentioned they were on the Fiscal Task Force but want to clarify they weren't, but were on the Value For Services; thank them for that.

Luke and I plsd to take any questions.

Mayor: one of the purposes was not only to educate ccl and cmnty but hope staff wd find it helpful. Is that in fact the case?

RF: yes; we had to collate the materials, debate imp KPIs, etc; certainly beneficial

Sop: water and sewer, efforts to devp a long-term plan; done in past

sketchboard to monitor? then devp plan?

when will you have a long-term capital plan?

then have to set aside $X

RF: we already have an integrated long-term capital plan; we want to refine it -- automate, make smoother, do risk assessment, coordinate

Sop: need to put aside $X now for needs?

RF: app'd Ccl's support; some already set aside; figure out socking away more for future, eg reserve funds

Sop: DWV pays an excessive amt for water and sewer compared with others.

RF: re fee comparison, high, highest on NSh. Some do not include drainage; reflects characteristics how WV devpd over time, primarily residential, long and narrow

MAB: congratulate you; a huge amt of work...

helpful, reduced to one-page summaries...

we're doing progressive things even Toronto hasn't

av utility rates increases 13% then 7%, how do you relate?

RF: yes some double-digit increases; a template to guide the general fund

whether 12% or 5% what wd we do; not a lot of correlation

MAB: xxx

Luke: ongoing whereas

MAB: fleet and equipment dashboard, 78%, broken down by class?

some dragging the utilization rate down?

Luke: high are the back hoes, xxx expensive to operate; lower specialized

MAB: app the comparisons too

road-pricing, amplify?

RF: threw in a bit of a teaser

if road as water/sewer; anyone can drive along a road attracted by maintain

how divide up for users; re sharing per resident, falls apart

ppl outside M use roads as well

Mayor: you're well over your five minutes

MAB: xxx, nice to see other dashboards

TP: fine work, xxx

asset mgmt haven't seen publicly yet

RF: actually we did; one of the questions was in the cmnty survey

support for arterial roads

TP: thx for answering before I asked

ML: won't echo compliments, fine job

must remember only one taxpayer

all very timely b/c about to embark on budget

may not have a tax increase but our operating budget has grown and grown.

assessment rolls have increased

need to be v careful, utilities residents expect not done in isolation

Mayor: your dept to be congratulated; found helpful; see from motions, will continue

[PASSED] RECOMMENDED: THAT

1. Further to the report dated July 19, from the Dir/Engg+Trans, Ccl confirms the following actions and directions arising from the Divisional Services Review:

- Continue to refine Key Performance Indicators presented in Engg/Transp Dashboards, such as the inclusion of comparisons to other jurisdictions (where available) and year over year data to monitor the Division’s performance;

- Continue on a case by case basis, as opportunities arise, to develop business cases to analyze the most appropriate service delivery model, including the use of external service providers;

- Consider specific cost drivers, such as fuel that are trending above CPI when developing operations budgets; and

- Continue efforts to develop an integrated, long-term capital plan for all engineering infrastructure.

3. 2014 Budget Strategy

MK: high level overview and strategy for 2014; open and transparent processtrue and reasonable adjustment re tax rate

major upgrade to JDE, a challenge for their time over next six months

budget before end of year

FIVE PRIORITIES:

Public Safety Building

Ambleside Activation

Housing and Neighbourhood Character

Municipal Services and Finances

Environment, Parks and Upper Lands

{ See: http://westvancouver.ca/government/mayor-council/councils-top-5-priorities

Coming up to budget, consider wch order you wd put these in.}

safe, healthy cmnty, fiscally strong, sustainable

FTEs, operating, capital; staff will review before going to Ccl

priority-based budgeting

given time constraints today, v high levelincremental base; revenues growing great but when not challenging

GFOA

priorities identified by Ccl, we allocate resources

accountability for results; report on quarterly basis; checks and balances in our system

happy to answer questions

MAB: where does the priority piece fit in; v supportive of looking at our prioritiesMK: always more asked than resources

crux is what is the metric; pay or fall off; priorities give us

MAB: decisions?

MK: the more specific the priorities the better the process

ML: p2, p12 of the ccl pkg, adjustment re prop tax rate -- how leap to that?second, at what point looking for some direction re prop tax increase?

when have the fulsome discussion around facilities and renewal -- on its own?

have public input b/c one is a 2%, the other an addl fee as part of the utility

final question is the dates in Appendix A and how early in process you want to vet some things with Ccl to avoid last-minute re divisions if something to fall by wayside or added, shdn't we have discussion [well] before

MK: as we go through process... re Ccl, schedule laid out; starting on Nov 4whether earlier, staff will anticipate as best we can re increase or zero

will be an increment and decrement package and one will certainly get us to zero

ML: maybe remove that section 4.1

Sop: over last two yrs an awful lot of irons in the fire

zero and great service; new ideas, new endeavours, all costing

where is the money going to come from? going to necessitate a tax increase?

Mayor: am sure you're going to have a quick answer for that one

MK: incumbent on the CFO to be something of a gateway

great deal of discussion of what cd be done; some great merit; a number of mechanisms

find projects within the District; a number of issues

we need to make decisions with the financial realities of our situation

will do our best to present biz cases to Ccl for projs

whether acceptable resides with the Ccl

we've applied surpluses to current year; issues inherent, ie can't be assumed

problems with uncertaintyMayor: look forward to discussing them in the months to come

BL: Sept 17, Exec cmte looking at FTEs

priority and model; if not addressed have to look at what we're going to let go of

crushing if you don't address staff; we need some lifting powerCC: wrt Cclr Lewis's comment re involvement, when will Ccl be asked about direction

in past, in summer Ccl's been asked, now you're proposing that will not happen; Ccl won't be canvassed until Nov 4

heard Ccl will anticipate -- sound like alchemy

if you want our position, shd ask

nervous, don't know how you're anticipating

why are you departing from prev practice -- firm guideline

prev years, staff consternation when Ccl started mucking with the budget -- pretty late, change going to take timediscuss budget first on Nov 4 then first and second reading Dec 9 -- that seems awfully tight

don't want to hear we shd hv brought this up before, can't do this by this date; gotta make decision quickly and rush decisions are bad decisions

why not seeking Ccl's views parameters as in prev years, and (b) late....Mayor: Mr Koke?MK: certainly have had these discussions in prev years -- each year I've been here (seven), varying degrees of success Ccl's wanted more info; that's why I'm not explicitly asking questions at this time; happy to go in that direction

we shd be aware re general direction

wrt prop tax rate assumption Ccl hasn't changed

wrt date engaged in this process; seems later but it's a date consistent with prior yearsdifficult changes at that date and that's well taken; Lewis, changes, do bestCC: think you shd rather than assume; bring it before Ccl as to what sort of tax increases are palatable and for what, earlier in the process

think Ccl shd be brought into FTE requests earlier

Sept 17th time before Nov 4; make more efficient and smoothly running

Mayor: info coming to Ccl is always appreciated by Cclintelligent citizens in WV; obligation to sell them on our strategy taxes (and what for)

just back from Ontario and trees still down all over the place from the thunderstorm then flood; all know what's happened on prairies; we're due for an earthquake, sea level is rising; the weatherman is speaking loud and clear

may say we have to build up a fund for these issues

have to have a story

RECOMMENDED: THAT the report dated July 22 from the Acting CFO be received for information.

Mayor: we have about 15 minutes -- are you going to do the next three items yourself?

MK: I'll be quick

5. Public Consultation for Facilities System Renewal Funding

asking for Ccl's direction; proceed by two townhall mtgs; part of the budget process

looked at facilities and maintaining those for the next 20 years -- quoted $79.1M -- gave options how to finance

wd like to go to public, get their input

already had some feedback that we may wish to break the facilities down into the larger more needy facilities, 80%have a separateneed to do more consultation; wd bring consultation back

RECOMMENDED: THAT DWV staff engage with residents by way of two (2) “Town Hall� type meetings devoted to discussing long-term funding strategies for Facilities System Capital Renewal and report back to Council with:

- feedback from those meetings, and

- proposed long-term funding methods for facilities system maintenance and renewal.

PASSED

6. PSAB Financial Statement Overview

MK: when the Audit Cmte met with staff in May; some numbers seemed to cause Ccl confusion

a couple of points: the two numbers in question are on p 29 Net Financial Assets / Net Debt position of he Districtconfusion as to what that meant

take assets, etc and deduct liabilities, we've got a negative number

that actually means -- look at a private org, get picture of short-term needs are and idea of cash flow

look at it assets short term and liabilities long-term, in no way is it that the Dist is in a position not strongNote 9 of the financial stmt: unappropriated surplus balance, a debit balance of about $30M -- some questions about what that actually meant

in the interests of time will keep explanation as short as I can

a few years ago we built a v nice cmnty ctr and through a number of decisions (not entirely sure how the process unfolded), decided that we wd not at one point, going to borrow, then not going to borrow, to fund that (external borrowing).

As a result, the number you see, that large debit balance unappropriated surplus, is reflective of the cost of that cmnty ctr.

the Dist is financially strong; our reserves are too low and we've got to come up with a reserve policy moving forward

look at stmts, v little borrowing; depending on your perspective, really good or really bad; cd say we've been too conservative wrt borrowing; we may want to look at that

happy to answer questions

ML: you're quite right, we're not in a dangerous financial position

anytime you see a number in brackets, it's a red flag

our challenge is communicating in terms everyone can understand what this meansknow part changing in acctg principles

in next tax notice or utility stmt, with residents, approp to alleviate anybody's concernsone of the things WV is proud of is that we went through the Great Depression without declaring bankruptcy; mind you, we did sell most of the cmnty to BPP {he says with a chuckle}, nevertheless that is a sense of pride -- always had sound financial stewardship; still the case today

Mayor: Cclr Lewis makes a good point, we do have a Finance mtg scheduled for early in the fall

MK: we do

Mayor: this wd be worthy IMO bringing back, take a little more time, and go through it so that not only all the mbrs of Ccl understand it but also the public does; not rush through it

at same time can have that debate about debt and financing things internally b/c, we do have a potential new PSB, a serious conversation takes place

wd like to see this fleshed out and at the next Finance mtgSop: wrt borrowing re Cmnty Ctr was for the Coastal Health addn, wch will only 'asset' after 30 years; was a smart move on our part

in fact the whole financial mechanism of that, Aquatic Ctr, and Gleneagles was pay-as-you-go and adjustments made at the end when construction costs went higher, and we were on budget. One of the greatest financial movements we've had in its history of WV, culminated in almost $100M worth of asset renewal. And we did it with signif pay-as-you-go amts. An indicator on the right track in this cmnty and have done so in past history.There are complications coming up and hope will be borne with the realization that borrowing isn't the answer. We can live within our means.

Look forward to your providing that to us.

{Well, anyone who knows the real story of cost estimates and actual costs will be taken aback by the sugar coating.The original estimates for the Aquatic Ctr was only a couple of million for renovation but then it was $8 - 12M (depending on what you include); the new cmnty ctr was to be about $15M so I was shocked to hear an estimate of $25M wch led to the mayor saying $40M was the limit, 'set in stone'.. Of course, they were on budget if you accept revised estimates.Counter to the recommendation of the CSAG (Civic Site Adv Grp) to do the civic ctr before Gleneagles, one (western) cclr insisted on Gleneagles first. It was a shrewd move b/c with the likelihood of the cmnty ctr going up and up, that wd mean the western one wd not get built -- hence the necessity first. Keep in mind 70% of the popn lives in the east.In case I get misinterpreted, the Gleneagles ctr is an asset; I'm just relating how it came to be.}

Mayor: come back in fall; oh, Cclr Cameron

CC: re the borrowing question re PSB, financing-- keep hearing, like a mirage -- wd like to have that discussion sooner rather than later

wd app, for those of us not accountants; staff report two pages so app your explanation of the numbers

for my purposes, wd like to know what I'm supposed to be looking at and the significance

I read the paper but don't know the issues trying to get through so app way through maze

RECOMMENDED: THAT the report dated July 22 from the Acting CFO be received for information.

Mayor: CARRIES

Now we've got about three minutes wch IMO is about all the Auditor Gen is worth

update on where we sit with that

7. Update re Auditor General for Local Govt Audit of District of WV Operational Procurement Function

MK: Mr Leigh's staff and I met with the AG-LG, a mbr of her staff as well as two consultants Thursday

we got formal notification we had been selected for an audit of operational procurement function of the Dist

laid out a timeline: planning and survey results an eight-wk process, started and scheduled to end around mid-August

final scope and suitability of criteria happen by end of August, and at that point will have an audit prog so will then know what they're going to audit; we are getting some input into thattwo-month examination and field-work process; fact-clearing and draft report-writing will take place, four weeks, in Novdraft report by mid-Dec

at that point will be given opps to respond to that report; bit of back and forth to Jan 14; report made public by end of first quarter 2014

In addn to our indiv report there will be a consolidated report coming from the AG-LG discussing what found across all MsMB: am open to suggestions around efficiency and cost containment; witnessed some leading edge initiatives around procurement and out-sourcing practices, etc

concerned about the costs to the Dist in terms of staff time, particularly when running parallel to our budget process -- consuming time

are you comfortable given resources we have we can manage that in the fall?

MK: did have this conversation with the AG-LG

the answer we got was that this was not discretionary; we are required to assist them with this process

became clear they are limited in resources themselves, scope will be relatively narrow, still waiting till end of Aug for prog; difficult to make comments till we see it

ML: on p 125, p3 of their documentation; considerable discussion around confidentiality not disclosing any proposed final performance audit report

not quite sure the point of this

ask us to audit something, our external auditors do for us ev year anyway -- perhaps they'll reduce their price!I don't see any value in this

thought it was not going to be a pure acctg audit, but one of processes included; clearly this isn't that; seems to be a duplication of what we pay our external auditors ev year

Mayor: this really is the same type of policy-making as the TransLink funding referendum -- throws ideas out the back of the bus without thinking them through, with no biz case, no intelligent debate, no discourse, no nothing, so what I'd really like to see is to see this auditor compare the efficiency of this M with the prov

let's look at the way they run ICBC, BC Ferries, BC Hydro, the way they operate

compare it to they way we run Parks, Recreation, Fire, and Police

get frustrated b/c we have said, WV has led the way complaining vehemently about Police and Fire, our two biggest costs, and the prov govt has not given us the tools to control those costs. Both Police and Fire come under the Police and Fire Act and they go to binding arbitration. There they look at Toronto and Montreal or Halifax, and that's the number, or what they make in Surrey or Vancouver, so we are powerless to control our two biggest cost items

{that does seem to be annoying but as the media has finally caught on, municipal salaries are considerably above the private sector and are about 80% of the M budget and as far as we can tell, Ccl's done nothing about staff, where they do have control. Why not? Make us think about what they can't do to distract us from noting what they can do?The remuneration for the CAO last year was ~$230K (for a popn of ~44K). That's about twice the salary of an MLA, an MP gets only about 2/3 (~$160K -- and some of our top M staff get more or almost as much).}

and the prov knows that b/c I personally made the comment to the Min of Labour, the Assistant Min of Labour, our MLAs countless times I can find someone with a spare ear; it's v irritating

suggesting a lot of Ms incompetent when I wd happily compare the Ms with the level of competency of the prov cabinet

comparison between what we do and what they do

I'll get off my soapboxCC: one request to Mr Koke; trust you will keep track of hours staff spend on this, and we'll have a dollar fig to make public to say what this cost us

MK: we've already put the mechanism in place to track staff time related.

RECOMMENDED: THAT the oral report re Auditor General for Local Govt Audit of DWV Operational Procurement Function be received for information.

8. Public Questions/Comments

Mayor: we have one mbr of the public wishing to speak. Carolanne Reynolds. Welcome.

CR: tyvm. You're all eagerly anticipating the holiday, I'm sure

I wasn't going to say anything but wrt the budget discussion the ideal, some years ago -- b/c come ppl have asked about timing -- was to have the divisions' budgets by the end of June -- these {timelines} were all 'ideally', some Ccls met them, some didn't -- and then have the Ccl discuss it the beginning of September b/c they wd hv had all summer to look at what the divisions said. Then at least start the public input session in October. November, I agree, is getting late, but the two things are supposed to be public in Oct

but it's more important to consult than to rush

but if you are going to slide a bit, I'm sure nobody wd mind -- they wd rather have the input

{I forgot to mention that some Ccls organized a roundtable of ratepayer groups as one of the mtgs for input}

once you get to the end of Nov you can't really expect ppl to be there; and you can't the beginning of Jan

if you can meet it, that's fantastic but if you feel you need more time so that it goes to the third week in January, I don't think anybody wd be v upset.

so I'm sure you'll do your best, but don't be so upset if you're going a little over that time.

Mayor: thank you for that -- while you're there, any news for us about the Royal Tea?

CR: oh, yes! thank you; going to be saying it at PQP at the mtg

August 10th from 2 to 4; it's the fourteenth annual RoyalTea-by-the-Sea at Dundarave Park and, are you still going to be there?

Mayor: I'll be there. Are hats for the ladies mandatory or?

CR: No, you can do whatever you want, but there is a prize for the best hat.

now that the royal Baby's been born, what I'm thinking of, is that we shd think of what we cd send for the royal prince

we'll send comments, book for comments; but also a really good idea if we have any chn's stories, particularly that bring in WV

a book representing WV, to read to chn, wd be a good idea if somebody can think of one

Mayor: a lifetime subscription to West Van Matters, perhaps

LAUGHTER

{v droll, Mr Mayor :-)}

CR: that is hardly children's reading and in fact it's probably soporific for adults

but, yes, we will look forward to that and just hope the weather holds

thank you for asking

but anyway thank you for your efforts, I thought the Dir/Engg's Part 3 was v good too and I applaud this process and I know you'll all do your best but don't be so tied to it that you push us.

have a good summer.

9. Adjournment

= SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING NOTES -- July 29 at 7:00 PM

4. The open session of the July 29, 2013 special Council meeting will be reconvened.

Mayor: I'd like to reconvene the public regular ccl mtg

{but our agendas say 'special'}

before, a couple of announcements

in light of a night licence renewal

[RINGGGG]

if that's BPP, that's not going to reflect well on your applicn

LAUGHTER

I'll start again; re cell towers, Ccl has had the opp to reflect on those many citizens who hv come forward on this issue

Ccl's passed a motion that prior to any wireless communication facility applicn moving forward to this Ccl, a townhall mtg hosted by Ccl be arranged in the fall as an addl opp for residents to receive info, express their views, and be heard.

{Great news, however indicates a motion was passed at a closed mtg -- and that topic does not qualify.

how to stop the temptation of mtgs/decisions behind closed doors?}

Tonight we passed a motion to ask for proposals for public use of both Navvy Jack House and Klee Wyck.

We have instructed staff to initiate Expressions of Interest on both properties.

{Another good step but again, does not qualify as in camera.

Look forward to the descriptions. At the moment looks as if EcoUrbia is the one for Klee Wyck but must check the conditions of the donation. With several groups behind the Nature House, spearheaded by the Streamkeepers, hard to see how another group cd get something together -- but I'd hope not another. We shd be inclusive. Add like-minded.

Some seem to have misinterpreted my remarks, wd like to make it clear I think a Nature House is a good idea and I did not think the Navvy Jack House shd be restored/kept just as a heritage house. Normally the outside is retained for historical reasons and unless there's an unusual element inside, that is adapted.

I did say, though, that I thought the Historical Society and Heritage WV as well as a Squamish aspect (Navvy Jack's wife was Squamish) shd be involved/included. There may be other appropriate groups too so let's hope others will show interest and join. May turn out the NJHouse is too small and a larger facility cd be found.

Keep our minds open -- get on board the initiative and help bring it to fruition.

Onward and upward.

Cooperation.}

Finally, our last announcement, a bit a sad one for me. After eight years with the District, Geri Boyle, our Mgr of Cmnty Planning, announced her retirement, effective the end of August.

A regular participant in ccl mtgs in my terms. Her recommendations and advice valuable. Make WV a better place.

Measure of your respect is the respect you have from Dist staff and mbrs of Ccl

tyvm on behalf of myself, mbrs of Ccl, and all of Wv for your hard work and dedication and we all wish you the best in your next endeavours.

APPLAUSE

5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Mayor: the first item on the agenda is for Rodgers Crk

TP: maybe step back for a second

know there are some ppl here for the item on the Coach houses and we've actually withdrawn item 9 re Coach Houses; was item 9; deferred, maybe we can cd follow up with that

Mayor: Sorry, maybe I shd hv made that point. Mr Sokol?

Sokol: staff recognizes need more clarity before making recommendations re bylaws

Staff is planning to report to Ccl on Sept 9 on a number of issues, including the idea of District-wide or nbrhd-based

public consultation might be involved, allowing a coach house

the idea of potential of designating approval of coach houses to staff

Mayor: look forward to that

so now do we get a motion to approve the agenda?

A cclr: we already have

{but TP's concern was that it had not been amended letting ppl know item 9, Coach Houses, had been withdrawn [7:07] }

Mayor: operating on eastern time -- even more thick-headed than usual; so now we're on Rodgers Crk

REPORTS

6. DPA for Rodgers Crk Area 4; located in the 2900/3000 block of the N side of the S end of Cypress Bowl Rd and generally opposite Deer Ridge Estates

[ http://www.westvancouver.ca/sites/default/files/dwv/council-agendas/2013/july/29SP/13jul29-6.pdf ]

PowerPoint presentation to be provided.

At the July 8 reg mtg Ccl rec'd the report dated June 28 re the DPA for Rodgers Creek Area 4 and set the date for consideration for July 29.

- Reports received up to and including July 24, 2013:

NAME:

DATE:

FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:

Development Permit Application

June 28, 2013

July 8, 2013 /

July 29, 2013

R-1

- Written Submissions received up to and including July 24, 2013: None to date

GB: have had Area 4 before

SLIDE -- this gives you an idea of what's happening

37 lots; diff from other areas of Rodgers

applicn

42% publicly owned green space: five watercourses, protected in perpetuity

schedule D to the permit -- waste mgmt, erosion controls invasive species, etc comprehensive

DP refers to the doc

with Area 4 a permanently constructed wetland in south

three trail connections

local road down to Cypress Lane

connections:

Cypress Lane and Mulgrave School will have utilities below it

two variances:

retaining walls will become part of the park, has to be a cut that happens

how grade is calculated - using the road instead

one feature tree -- to be protected during site prep, make sure still stable after

somehow the tree moved -- incorrectly located on map

still on same tributary

if decides to proceed; recomm motion be revised

approve DP add'l words subject to updating all drawings to show correct location of the feature tree

PRESENTATION BY APPLICANT

Geoff Kroll, BPP: ... appreciate; recognized Geri always right

1994, BPP land Roeck family

2008 Ccl approved

overall permit for Area 4

Rodgers Crk, six devt modes and now we're on four

xxx; xxx; went out with Streamkeepers

cdn't find the tree; even though not right place; got big fence around it subject to an arborist's report

xxx sgl fam; 88 units only 15 sgl

6 av size 2500sf; FAR doesn't have ex

14 duplex units; 3 townhomes; 50 apt units, 1Ksf or less

introducing xxx for the first time [7:18]

conservation of green space, diversibility (?) of housing

v pedestrian-friendly; hope close to future transit route; protecting green

215 acres, first 3, 60 acres of dedicated park; Four adds another 10 acres = 70 acres

xxx only 23%; front-ending green first

silver LEED

housing prot of green space vibrant cmnty on the hillside

Sop: P Roeck Ltd

BPP: have authority to act on their behalf?

Sop: follow direction

xxx

Sop: wall?

GK: cut on the slope there; riparian right behind it; wall protects riparian to the north

AREA 2 hi wall

money on wall and hide it with landscaping

Sop: all the tributaries to Pipe Crk ephemeral?

BPP: our definition is six mos; right now all dry

watercourse if flows in winter protect

Sop: groom tribs?

GK: leave them alone; re-est crk channel

opp to enhance their functionality

generally we leave them alone, take advantage to enhance

Sop: steep; wd you or Mr Chapman explain?

re highest bldg face -- on grade, cut in or on stilts

GK: follow the grade

zoning bylaw doesn't allow you to build a xxx terraced?

MAB: thank you for this overview -- detached units fee simple?

BPP: yes, semi-detached

MAB: xxx

GK: zipper easement; runs with the title

MAB: worthy of note, first

Sop: we did it before

MAB: legislation just passed in May; discuss later/off line; rental or strata?

GK: strata -- they decide if allow rental

MAB: $7.9M CAC, decided?

GB: CAC set out in the phased devt agrmt

have to get to 200 something units before [7:26]

put in a reserve acct and up to Ccl to decide how spent

MAB: riparian area; chainlink fences?

GB: a nice black chainlink fence; beneficial to the homeowners

BPP has been doing that so we put it in

imp wch is park and wch isn't; this means there a mark, along there; black fades; park on other side

TP: what's your criteria for a feature tree?

GK: larger than the av, noted on the plans

sieve analysis, some got noted; doesn't mean only big tree in the area

laying out the mtn path, big stand of trees; without being asked we made the park bigger

TP: best practices re wild land and fire; standard? changed?

GB: v complicated -- wildland, balance with their uses

BPP retains foresters who assess and present standards, great deal of discussion; hazard trees along the park boundary

so many diff solns

close to house? kind? deciduous or coniferous?

moving through Rodgers, this is probably the most complicated one

1 2 3 4 more complicated

will be sitting down with staff

every tree xxx [7:30]

CC: only ten acres but map showed greater

area not

GK: xxx area not covenanted

decided covenant area not park b/c park staff won't have access [???]

protected so triple win for the taxpayers

xxx? liabiilty, someone paying tax; most is park

GB: have map?

YES

SLIDE

CC: looks larger

GB: 42% of Area 4

CC: all the areas in green; xxx

CC: concerned bldg in those areas, burden future on taxpayers

purchasers shd be covering the costs of building here

you sent me a xxx earlier

increase in costs building in this area?

for example: more expensive and difficult to service these props, sewer and etc; long-term cost of infrastructure

GB: the doc Cclr Cam is referencing a study commissioned by the Dist

fiscal impact

I thought it was fairly detailed but maybe overcome by numbers b/c I'm not an accountant

tax revenue greater than annual costs

{OF COURSE! that's not the point. It's a question of the proportions. One would expect all devts generate tax revenue greater than the costs to service the property, but if the servicing costs are markedly higher for this devt, then it leaves less tax revenue to pay for the other things the municipality does (and leaves the rest of the municipality "subsidising" this devt).}

our Engg Dept, utilities, sewer lines, looking at maintaining

looking at accessibility; rigorous process; one real bridge, across Pipe Crk (27m)

goes through a thorough review: Dept brings in specialists

doing work upfront so not later

CC: Rodgers Crk as a whole

allocating costs

not clear to me -- 25-yr timeframe fine but Almondel

hope long enough timeframe

{he's referring to repairs that recently had to be done to the Almondel Bridge}

Mayor: thank you, Mr Kroll

CALL FOR PUBLIC INPUT

Gabrielle Lauren: Chamber of Comm in support

BPP long-term mbrs ....; resp planning; continuous employment.....

hope you will approve

Mayor: thank you for coming; anyone else? sir?

Al Asli (sp?): prof engr; with BPAHA, had opp to look at plan; improvement

my daughter moved to Coq, more affordable

for those downsizing like me; leading, innovative, xxx and recreational

more balanced cmnty; hope approval

Mayor: thank you for taking the time to come to Ccl

[7:40] RECOMMENDED: THAT all written and oral submissions re DPA 10-051 for Rodgers Creek Area 4 up to and including the Ccl mtg held on July 29 be received for info.

DONE

RECOMMENDED:

THAT DPA wch wd allow for site devt and subdivision for two aptmt sites, 14 semi-attached homes, six small single-family home lots, and 15 regular-sized sgl-family lots, be approved.

Sop: ... generally opposite Deer Ridge estates; subject to updating

Mayor: think you meant 15

Sop: yes

[7:41] {he'd said 16}

7. Progress report on Cmnty Amenity Contribution (CAC) for the 1300 block Marine Drive devt applicn

{MAB recused herself}

Sokol: ... sure to engender interest so staff providing a progress report to give idea where going; also seeking direction

will be based from current density to FAR of 2.9

agrmt

full value of uplift; Burgess Crawley engaged

staff seeking Ccl direction [7:43] &&&

seeking direction from Ccl

CC: 80/20 split sounds reasonable

why no idea? why not leave it and come to Ccl with a XXX

Sokol: trying to get a sense from Ccl

indication you wd like to see 1/4 or &&& or Ccl wd like to spend 80% in rest of cmnty?

CC: might be happier with xxx

parking xxx wd be interested in discussing

not follow slavishly; a split; operating costs

Grosv wd operate and maintain that space?

Sokol: Grosv wd be providing space but we'd be paying

CC: xxx; not that attracted by cmnty space, not filling for the sake; rejecting public art

say as someone whose wife and friends are artists

shd be xxx

TP: save my comments

80/20 split fixing in stone?

Sokol: as it even says xxx; some spent locally

Sop: what's the amt of the CAC?

Sokol: not determined

Sop: guess what it wd be?

Sokol: saw something a few months ago, wd be greater than $8M

Sop: if Grosv to go ahead wd they use M land for staging?

Sokol: not yet discussed

Sop: if they did, logical interest by staff we'd pay a portion to redo the tennis courts at MDr level and parking below

Sokol: if using M land for staging, there'd be a cost; if tennis courts, cd be some of that money in addn to that.....

Sop: yet to be determined if xxx

shd state it

Wing Chow: from NV, with "Art is for Kids"; heard parking, bike racks etc

something else, rose -- a satellite space for Art is for Kids prog

what we are and what we do; Sir Herbert Read, in order to perpetuate a civilized society, "educate your kids on the arts"

Sam Black from Bowen Island, Gordon Smith, Sam Black, Bill Reid, {two more}

I'm one of the funding ppl for

e/sympathize with other ppl

creative prob-solving

why arts for kids? to facilitate this next and serious goal; serious WHY

to ensure this wd happen, we had to move outside the normal system; adjunct to what goes on in our public schools

Bill Reid's at airport, Gordon Smith in Cmnty Ctr

we create our own, have two studios

prof teachers outside of reg hours, called outside of school

summer art camp xxx

great artists with young ppl; what Sir HR thought was imp

Gordon and Marion Smith fund raise $200K+ a year

Grosv one of the amenities, corner of 13th, display space, studio place; one of the things for you to consider

been on NSh for 20 years

CC: have you approached re new ctr for art and design?

WC: aware but we're more specifically about education

do know some of the ppl but no official

CC: encourage you to do so

WC: quite familiar

> George Pajari: excellent report; outlines options clearly; 80/20 excellent guideline

agreed entirely with Cclr Cam, and staff that cmnty art perhaps not the best

cmnty space xxx a bit rich

$800K cd better apply to Navvy Jack

when final report comes with the detailed calcs as how arrived at

please release full report; detailed calcs; so everyone can understand and have confidence in your decision

Sokol: raised prev

reason not released b/c proprietary; xxx

GP: xxx but full report for HMews

info critical xxx

Mayor: my policy

release as much; wd hv to take advice of staff

GP: ask report be prepared without proprietary info if possible

{on a related note, Mr. Pajari complained about the lack of the full report for the 2074 Fulton upzoning and filed a formal FOI to get it released. Almost the entire report was produced, strongly suggesting the excuse that proprietary information prevented its release was not true.}

> Keith Pople: tennis enthusiast

back when modifications were made for field hockey

made a req to Ccl and staff; maintain the back board, heavily used, but was not done

taken away; diminished the use

if renov; pls give consideration of a back board down at Amb

Mayor: see Dir/Parks nodding

Mooi: like to do that

Jane Monteiro: live in Amb; support for the proposed parking space

residents and shop,

Mayor: thank you for taking the time to come and speak on this issue

[8pm]

TP: move THAT

In finalizing a CAC proposal for the 1300 block devt applicn, staff move forward on the basis of an approximate 80% cash / 20% in-kind split, subject to further evaluation of the in-kind portion of the CAC;

A public parking facility, with tennis courts above, at the southeast corner of Marine Drive and 13th Street, be explored as the primary in-kind CAC item subject to further evaluation;

Council provide direction as to whether or not the cmnty space in the east bldg should be evaluated as a possible component of a CAC; and,

Staff report back to Ccl with an update on the CAC prior to bylaws being presented for first reading.

{The financial calculations are not completed so this is an overview of the approach (blend of cash and in-kind) and a discussion of what in-kind amenities might be acceptable. The real battle will be when the actual $$$ are discussed and if staff will again try to hide the relevant documents from Council.}

TP tennis courts better up above

do better [8:02] opps with new art ctr

think cmnty space needs to be more fully devpd

increase value somewhere else

great support for Artists for Kids, not sure the right place

ML: concerns about No 3

CC: I too personally like to see amenity to things on the waterfront

public space, pulling ppl away from the waterfront

I take Mr Pajari's position; shd see no reason Ccl shdn't see; as for public redact that

based on Crawley methodology; xxx with them

can't see why

see the math and basis for position; shd be able to redact and neg around

Mayor: re item 3; wd hv to be a pretty compelling biz case as to why greater amenity elsewhere [8:05]

8. Rezoning and DPA for 1455 Bellevue Avenue (Walker Building)

PowerPoint presentation to be provided.

GB: 1455 Bellevue;keep existing bldg and provide for an addn; ~15K sf

from 1.44 to 2.14FAR zoning

variances associated with this; variances for the addn

four variances:

fourth storey; minor variance on second storey, deck on west side; other two wrt the rear yard 3/4th storey

to allow addn to work with the bldg, don't have a totally free handfinal variance is for parking spaces

bylaw for completed wd req 82 spaces, can only have 75

hv added some smaller spaces off laneway

cd make a few more spaces; speaking about usefulness, we're not recommending that

bn asked to look at CAC

last time did talk to Ccl about all commercial; zone doesn't provide for a CAC

the OCP, not those specific words, re local economy, promoting devt in Amb -- pref for those uses

did talk to the applicant about CAC, an in-kind

plsd with the outcome on thislaneway parking spaces wd now become public pkg spaces -- maybe 2 or 3 hours

now we have priv pkg becoming av 15 pkg spaces 24/7

public access to the arcade after hours

both of these provisions wd apply for length of this bldg; wd support restaurants

15 pkgs spaces off laneway SLIDE easily accessible for the public

redoing of the seating; opp for public to sit and enjoy the sunshine; renewalable to ans questions and applicant here

Mayor: Ccl questions or hear from public

ANS: public

GP: SLIDES FAR drafting errors[8:15] 80/20; reasonable

{TEXT SUPPLIED}

Thank you very much Mayor and Council.

I'd like to start by showing you what the existing bylaw would require for similar developments and what is a reasonable extrapolation to the current development, and then talk about some of the other points that were made in the presentation.

Pardon the diagram�[pointing to a graph of the CACs payable for different densities (FAR)]

For buildings with 0% commercial, the CAC is $0 for FAR up to 1.0, and then $50 per sf above 1.0

At 10% commercial, it's the same.

When we get to mixed use, 20% commercial, there's a break. But the break for $15 per sf only applies to buildings up to FAR 1.4. Once you are past 1.4 FAR you are paying the same $50 pst under the zoning.

And what is the relevance of that? Well this [pointing to 1.44 FAR] is where the Walker building is right now. Above 1.4. And this is where they want to go [pointing to 2.14].

This area in here is not permitted at all [pointing to the area on the graph above 1.75 FAR]. The absolute maximum under the zoning is 1.75 which is why you are here [considering a rezoning to change this limit for this building]

So to review this diagram .

If you are 20% commercial you follow the green line [which shows $50 per sf for densities of FAR 1.4 and above]

If you are at 30%�40%�if you are up to 99.99% commercial you pay $50 per sf

So why would anyone think that it should drop to $0 [per sf] as soon as you hit 100% commercial?

That does not make sense.

I would suggest that the reason the bylaw does not cover 100% commercial is not because it was Council's intention to drop to $0 once you hit 100% but charge $50 at 99.99% but it was an understandable drafting error. There are other drafting errors in this section. In one place it says CACs are calculated on a per-square-foot basis, in another, for every tenth of a square metre. That's not the same thing. It amounts to a difference of $50K in CACs for a development this size. Drafting errors are going to creep into any legislation as complex as this. I would suggest that if everything from 0 to 99.99% commercial attracts a $50 pst CAC payment at 1.4 [FAR], it should be the same for 100%.

I want to talk about what's fair. We've just heard a presentation by staff suggesting an 80/20% split [80% as cash; 20% of CACs in-kind] and I think that's reasonable. The parking that has been suggested should be 20% of the CAC payable and at $50 per sf for the 14K sf that is being asked for, $700K in CACs, 20% could be allocated to the parking that is being offered and 80% should be cash. Unfortunately I do not have enough time to get into some of the other difficulties with the presentation, but [take] economic viability for example. It is not Council's concern to make such developments viable. And if Council is willing to give $700,000 for an office building why don't they put out an RFP saying we'd like 14Ksf of office space and are willing to give you three quarters of a million dollars.

There are many other problems with this. I urge you to reject this gift of $500K for office space and a paltry few parking spaces.

Thank you.

Mayor: thank you

Heather Mersey: 20th St; I support the CAC concept as it is used to provide benefits to the cmnty of WV

Without question, any prop owner who receives an Uplift shd be required to contribute and on a fair and consistent basis; need to take ev opp to add to the CAC reserves

this proposal is adding 15Ksf to an existing bldg and it's a comm bldg; these spaces v valuable

I think as Mr Pajari says we shd be looking not just at parking spaces but a cash contribution as well

thank you

Mayor: anyone else? Keith Pople? I shd hv said earlier that your tennis game hardly needs a back board.

KP: Good evening again.

I listened to Mr Pajari's concerns and expressions and I'm fully supportive of that. There shd be some cash CACs when you're allowed more comm space. In the Grosv devt, I think the payment for comm space was $72 per sq ft of developable comm space. I think something like that wd be appropriate so I think there shd be a CAC for this, a cash contribution for this proposal.

Mayor: Ms Boyle, can you clarify -- I thought one of the parts of this is that the bldg wd be covenanted {***} to remain 100% commercial/retail?

GB: correct, wd remain; yes covenant to that effect

Mayor: so ofc space wd be enshrined for the cmnty,

GB: that's right, cd not be converted to residential space; thnk that wd be our chief concern

Sop: can you give a value on giving up 57 spots, 40 on weekends?

GB: underground $40K -- even just $10K per spacewe can't go out and create that space

$720K

haven't had time to look at proxies

Sop: ofc not stratified, rental?

GB rental

Sop: rental based for next 50 years

GB: today under sgl ownership

no strata; cd be included in strata

or?; strata, any recourse?

Mayor: cd put a covenant

TP: when at DRC, were incredibly supportiveare you satisfied responded well to DRC requests?

GB: yes, satisfied addressed

MB: tax rev if redevpd

GB: hv not turned our mind at this stage; to bylaw stage, cd prepare

MAB: existing bldg or new? current zoning xx spaces

GB: existing and prop wd be 82 spaces

MAB: clarify ... include ... variance reqd

82 down to 75 -- 75 includes the 15 or not?

GB: does include the 15

MAB: 3 more spaces ???

GB: yes

MB: xxx; access to lane

GB: through the middle of the bldg; they are doing improvements

{don't you 'make' improvements?}public can walk through if they know it's thereML: not fair to ask you if an oversight at some point in drafting bylaws

{and why not? we all make mistakes or leave out things. Address it by fixing, not leaving not as intended, unfixed, If store leaves off price, doesn't mean free!}

clear that this bldg as zoned does not have to pay CACs

{in the incomplete regs -- fill in the missing bit!}

CC: two- or three-hour parking?

GB: the objective

patrons coming inconsistent with some of the other policies

laneway paving not privatize

CC: xxx

GB: not worked out but xxx

CC: evenings? cd fire a shot! but on the weekends, actually free for the public

GB: a model we'd look to others

always been a great shopper at Lonsdale Quay so used the &&&

CC: up to 40 on wknd, strange

you'd usually have a min, not a max; min of 30 and up to 40?

GB: for everyone's sake we'd be

CC: you're asking us to approve up to ... up to not stringent

... need enforcement ...

know parking there; ample and bright an easy to see signage, so don't circle looking

GB: looking for something universal; hv example in Dund

CC: this agrmt in perpetuity so on title?

GB: for life of the bldg

{See *** above re perpetuity and covenant. Note that in her answers to the Mayor, GB implies in perpetuity but here, questioned by Cclr C, she says only for the life of the bldg. Why mislead the Mayor?}

CC: what if bldg knocked down in ten years?

GB: there wd hv to be another Devt Permit looked at, no longer entitled to a variance, and Ccl wd hv to re-examine the specifics of the bldg

CC: wd like staff to cover that off b/c wdn't want situation agree to it 2.4 FAR enshrined in the zoning and cd sell the bldg, five years later knocked down, there'd be no cmnty amenity

GB: okay

CC: that wd incense--

leave it to staff, shd be an agrmt in perp, or if not, so M can recapture the value of what was lost -- b/c $700K is the value of this. That's considerable and we don't want to lose that value

CC then moved, seconded ML: THAT

Devt applicn for 1455 Bellevue Ave known as the Walker Building advance in the devt consideration process based on an in-kind Cmnty Amenity Contribution of on-site public parking as set out in the staff report dated July 18, 2013 by the Sr Cmnty Planner and the Mgr of Cmnty Planning; and

Staff bring forward a draft rezoning bylaw and Devt Permit package for Council consideration.

CC: parking worth more than gold in WV; may be worth $700K and may be worth less; I'm satisfied

while AC1 and AC2 don't provide

xxx arguably proves for this

we have an inconsistency; we can improve clarity; comm relief but not exemption

99.999%; a .1% change shd not change to zero

staff is proposing revisit the CAC policy and this shd be part of the review

if 100% exemption we shd make it v clear

re ML, proceeded under as articulated; held their feet to the fire for some months; unfair to them to properly articulate

ML: agree with Cclr Cam; look at CACs

play by rules in place

benefit we haven't spoken of is potential of bringing in that many more workers going to use the shops in Amb

more to economy than we'll bring in in xxx

Sop: shd be noted; weekend, 5 o'clock on Friday; shd be written in

don't think I've ever seen a priv org give up their parking

go down that lane, Carmelo's, parking by liquor store you'll be towed awayasking some balance, give up pkg spaces is signif -- tremendous... gold

MB: a number of benefits; a revitalized bldg; opp to use our density better

initiative of giving us 15 parking spots is huge; really positive step

only question I have -- Ms Boyle, pls reconcile: we req our bldgs provide parking on a sq ftg basis, serving tenants

now we're taking that away -- how reconcile?

GB: at a high level look at references to laneway parking; one aspect exclusive if not constantly customers

patrons of the bldg cd be employee or customers

we have opp to look at turnover; patrons of bldg or of Amb; trying to maximize use of parking

TP: really nice to see this back in front of Ccl; innovative thinking

thank prop for coming up with solns, have to work with what we have

CC: to ans Cclr Booth; losing some employee parking

xxx in fewer cars or elsewhere; cost to proponent for this

driving to more sustainable; that's how I rationalize that

GB: I was thinking of sustainability and [8:40] &&&

Mayor: short of commercial space and this is a prime place for ofc space

found out in our neg with Grosv, a third they were prepared to pay for the land if we were going to stipulate ofc

clearly the best use of that site is residential as the use of the one beside it is

for us to secure non-residential use and secure that ofc space in perpetuity {***}, and provide a real jolt to Ambleside is a real plus for the cmnty and I think it more than offsets not getting any direct CACs other than parking [8:41] I'll call the question.

CARRIES unanimously

Mayor: Ms Boyle, thank you for your years of service

{Recall that when this (Walker) came up earlier it was claimed that no CAC shd be paid, giving examples in Vancouver. Cclr Booth and a resident had done some research finding indeed other Ms do get CACs and in Vancouver millions had been paid. (We all wondered where Planning was on this and why they had not checked the claim or corrected the applicant's incorrect claim plus, why not acting in DWV's interest. Incompetence? collusion? or?) As to this time, one correspondent who has been following this devt wrote: this is a second attempt not to pay a cent of CAC while adding 14,000 sq. ft. in density above that normally permitted (which almost anywhere else in Ambleside would attract a CAC payment of $700,000).}

9. West Vancouver's Coach House Examination WITHDRAWN

PowerPoint presentation to be provided.

RECOMMENDED: THAT staff prepare draft bylaws to allow for rental coach houses as a detached form of secondary suite for Council consideration in fall 2013.

{For your consideration. Do you want coach houses allowed throughout the whole municipality as sec stes are or wd you like them to go through an approval process (perhaps requiring nbrhd approval) as a variance?}

10. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

10.1. Correspondence List (click here to view correspondence packages)

RECOMMENDED: ... received for information.

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

Referred for Action

(1) S. and D. Holmes, July 14, 2013, regarding “Easements�

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

(2) July 16, 2013, regarding “Bachelor Bay Dog Signage and Enforcement�

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

(3) T. Rafael, July 17, re “Fwd: M of WV Planning Procedures - Milliken’s Keith Rd and Taylor Way Proposed Devt� (Referred to Director of Planning, Land Devt, and Permits for consideration and response)

(4) Brandy Y Productions Inc., July 17, 2013, re “Can you please waive the film permit fees for a low budget documentary on WV seniors Olga Kotelko and Christa Bortignon who are breaking world records in track and field?�

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

Received for Information

(5) Committee and Board Meeting Minutes � Board of Variance Hearing Minutes � June 19, 2013

(6) Joint Provincial-Union of BC Municipalities Green Communities Cmte, undated, re Climate Action Charter

(Attachments available for viewing in Legislative Services Department)

(7) M. and G. Madden, July 19, 2013, regarding “City of Colwood named second Canadian Solar City�

(8) 5 submissions, dated July 17 - 18, 2013, re Proposed Park Royal Development

(9) 22 submissions, dated July 3 - 19, 2013, regarding Wireless Cell Towers

Responses to Correspondence

(10) Admin Assistant to the Dir/Planning, July 18, response to Eden Place Residents, “Maison Senior Facility Applicn Process � Response from Planning Dept Requested�

> Council Correspondence Update to July 23, 2013 (up to 4:30 p.m.)

Referred for Action

(1) G. Pajari, July 15, 2013, re “Public Disclosure of Documents Related to the Rezoning of 2074 Fulton�

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

(2) M. Craver, July 19, 2013, regarding “Rogue MTB trail building inside the OGC Park? No kidding...�

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

Received for Information

(3) Committee and Board Meeting Minutes � West Vancouver Memorial Library Board � June 19, 2013

(4) BC Hydro and Power Authority, July 22, re 2013 Union of BC Municipalities Convention

Responses to Correspondence

(5) Transportation Engineer, July 23, 2013, response re “Request re Worn-away Parking Lines on 17th Street�.

11. Public Questions/Comments

CR: thank you, I was going to say I'm wearing a different hat, but instead I'm wearing a heritage blouse.

So I just want to say, thank you; you're halfway through your term, that's really great. Let's do a report card on it in Sept

{Actually, just over half of the term b/c May is half.}

and also the RoyalTea-by-the-Sea is August 10th, Saturday, from 2 to 4 in front of the Beach House in Dundarave Park.

Enquiries, phone 922 4400

if you'd like to make a reservation, pls write to reserve@heritage.westvan.ca {whoops, that shd be .org} or you can to reserve@royaltea.ca

I was thrilled to hear earlier this evening that Mayor Smith said he'd be there, and I wd like to make sure -- I've extended an invitation to all of you on Ccl; I hope as many of you and staff who can come, will come. Sometimes we've had staff, and as I said earlier this evening, we have to figure out what we're going to do for the royal baby as well.

And we have a cut-out of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II -- and as we did last year, if you'd like to stand there and get your photograph taken with the Queen, you can do that.

Now, we haven't decided whether or not a cut-out of a baby,

but anyway if you have any ideas, we're thinking of a chn's book that's based somehow in WV to be sent as a present, and any other ideas.....

I do hope you'll join us and I hope you'll have great fun. Let's hope the weather holds.

tyvm

Mayor: thank you. George Pajari

GP: thank you, Your Worship, and mbrs of Ccl

I want to comment briefly on the new website wch generally is a vast improvement and staff is to be commended for the difficult and hard work that has been done.

Just a couple of minor points.

I'm disappointed the old site wasn't maintained for archival access while the transition was being made as was done in the City of Vancouver.

There are many, many links in agenda and minute documents that are broken and you can't get to those documents any more, and I'm sure staff will address them in the fullness of time, but wdn't it hv just been simpler to keep the old site at [say] archive.westvancouver.ca while the new one was maintained [developed].

I'm more concerned about dropping of WebAlerts. Email is a 'push' technology. You don't have to do anything, the notices just show up, but Twitter and RSS, you have to go look for it, you have to browse something, you have to actively go pursue this information.

Let's take a look at things.

The RSS link on the homepage is broken. You haven't got RSS up yet.

Your Twitter feed only has 200 followers, and when you cut off, without announcement, WebAlerts, you had 1300 subscribers.

I think the thinking, the infatuation with this new technology, the social media, has perhaps infected thinking to a disproportionate degree, and perhaps staff shd get the new technology working before they pull the plug on the old technology.

So I wd again ask Ccl to consider keeping WebAlerts until at least you have as many followers as you have ppl on WebAlerts.

Thank you, Your Worship.

Mayor Mr Leigh, I'm sure, will pass those comments on to Mr McDonald

12. Adjournment [8:45]

Mayor: tyvm, we'll see you in September.

=== INFObits ===

New report on the health of the Salish Sea

A transborder report analysed ten environmental indicators; air quality, chinook salmon, freshwater quality, marine water quality, marine species at risk, stream flow, southern resident killer whales, shellfish beaches, swimming beaches, and toxins in the food web. Read Island Tides online | Read the report at: www2.epa.gov/salish-sea

=== ANIMALWATCH === olinguito (cute! combination of raccoon, bear, and possum)

For the First Time in 35 Years, A New Carnivorous Mammal Species is Discovered in the American Continents

Native to the cloud forests of Ecuador and Colombia, the olinguito is the newest member of the raccoon family

By Joseph Stromberg, Smithsonian.com, August 15, 2013,

=== EGYPTWATCH === Help for Loubani and Greyson

Tarek Loubani, an emergency room physician from London, [ON] and John Greyson, a Toronto-based filmmaker and a York University professor, face increasingly dire circumstances with every day in prison in Egypt. On their way to a humanitarian medical mission to Gaza, they were arrested in Egypt on August 16.

Click here to send an email: http://www.cjpme.org/ActionAlert.aspx?AlertID=117

to the Egyptian embassy in Canada, the Canadian Embassy in Cairo, your own MP and Canadian political leaders.

Ps share widely with your networks.

The CJPME Leadership � CJPME Email: info@cjpme.org � CJPME Website: http://www.cjpme.org

=== ROYALWATCH === Canada's gifts for Prince George

Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the Government of Canada’s official gifts to mark the birth of His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge, the first child of Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

“We are pleased to announce a donation to a Canadian child-focused charity to mark the birth of Prince George, and to offer a Canadian-handcrafted blanket, reflective of our country’s rich and diverse culture,� said Prime Minister Harper. “These gifts symbolize our warm ties to our Royal Family, honouring our close and enduring relationship.�

The donation of $100,000 by the Government of Canada will be provided to a Canadian charity to support initiatives that seek to improve the lives of children. The recipient will be announced at a later date.

To celebrate this happy occasion, a selection of Canadian children’s books in English and in French, many of which have won the Governor General’s Literary Awards, will also be offered to the Prince as a personal gift from Prime Minister Harper, Mrs. Laureen Harper, Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston.

=== CANUCKWATCH === Ode to Luongo

A new song just recorded tinyurl.com/mosfv6a (from Puck Daddy)

=== NATUREWATCH === Flash Flood Chasers

For those who don't understand the BIG, DRY "rivers" in the Southwest and west and the cautions associated with them. See: http://www.youtube.com/embed/_yCnQuILmsM

=== POTWATCH ===

Message just received from an Australian colleague:

Trudeau 'smoked cannabis' while MP http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-23802811

Here it is legal to grow and smoke in the ACT, South Australia, and maybe Tas. Here in NSW the police random check taxis and cars and swab the door handles of cars.

South Australia's farmers benefit greatly exporting interstate. All music venues and concerts have a large drug squad presence.

{As you know Vancouver's Chief of Police mentioned getting a ticket instead of criminal record. Wonder how swiftly this will change.}

=== CPTWATCH === Christian Peacemaker Teams

Urgent Action: 2 Campaigns, 2 Petitions, 2 September

Two of CPT Palestine's biggest campaigns have their day in court on 2 September.

CPT Palestine Newsletter August 11: http://us6.campaign-archive1.com/?u=cf2b03c2e5&id=cdadc9cd0e&e=55fdb6cb66

Last October CPT Palestine, with direction from our partners, recognized two developing situations which could use our involvement. One was the al-Rajabi building, a building between the settlement of Kieriet Araba*** and the old city, which settlers were trying to take over. The other was the eviction of 1000 people in the Masafer Yatta area, which Israel designated as Firing Zone 918. Both of these situations will come to their critical moments on 2 September.

In 2007 Israeli settlers moved into the al-Rajabi building, claiming to have bought the property from the Palestinian owners, a sale which under Israeli law must be coordinated with the Israeli government, but was not. The building is the largest on the road connecting Keiriet Arab*** to settlements in the old city. Many speculate that settlers moving into this building is a major step to taking over the entire area between the settlements, now inhabited by Palestinians. Palestinians fought the action in the Israeli court system, proving that the settlers had used forged documents to buy the building. Israeli police had to forcibly remove the settlers from the building in 2008. Today the settlers are trying to use a legal loophole to regain possession of that property. The court date for the final decision is 2 September, 2013.

The people of the Masafer Yatta live a unique lifestyle. They are farmers and shepherds who live off the land. In the 1970s the Israeli military designated the area as a live firing zone, Firing Zone 918. The people continued to live there until 1999 when the military evacuated them, claiming they were not permanent residents, and thus were not allowed to live in a live firing area. Again the Palestinians fought this in Israeli courts and won a temporary injunction allowing them to return to their lands and destroyed homes. The injunction did not allow them to rebuild their homes or implant basic infrastructure that had been destroyed (schools, roads, solar panels, toilets, etc.). The temporary injunction has lasted for the last 12 years, until the Israeli military again asked the courts for permission to evict residents of eight of the villages. The court date for the final decision is 2 September, 2013.

If you have followed the work of CPT over the past year, you know that we have focused on these two issues, both in advocacy and in action on the ground. All the effort that we, and so many others, have put into these campaigns come down to the two court decisions on the 2nd.

We are asking for your help with both of these issues:

> In the case of Firing Zone 918 CPT has started a petition, in coordination with the Israeli peace activists, endeavouring to pressure the Israeli courts. CPT's petition is aimed at USA policy makers, and will be delivered to Secretary of State John Kerry.

Go to: http://org.salsalabs.com/o/641/p/dia/action3/common/public/?action_KEY=13918

> In the case of the Rajabi building CPT is promoting HRC's petition. Go to: http://www.petitionbuzz.com/petitions/protectalrajabihouse

Please click on the links to get more information and to sign the petitions. Help prevent Israel from forcing more Palestinians from their homes, and diminishing prospects of peace and justice.

*** Alternate spelling.

Kiryat Arba or Qiryat Arba, lit. "Town of the Four", is an urban Israeli settlement on the outskirts of Hebron, in the Judean Mountains region of the West Bank. Established in 1971, Kiryat Arba was the first renewed Jewish community in Judea and Samaria (the names of the two areas that make up the West Bank).

~ from CPT Newsletter Aug 11 -- http://us6.campaign-archive1.com/?u=cf2b03c2e5&id=cdadc9cd0e&e=55fdb6cb66

=== BOOKWATCH === A Thousand Farewells by Nahlah Ayed

A delightful and informative book -- and timely. You'll know Nahlah from her reporting on CBC, esp since the Middle East is in the news. Her Palestinian parents immigrated to Canada and she was born in Winnipeg in 1970. When she was six, however, the family moved back to the Middle East, to a refugee camp in Jordan. Imagine going from living comfortably in Canada to a camp with no electricity and no running water or bathrooms. It certainly was a dramatic way to introduce the children to their relatives, language, and culture. No surprise the children were happy to come back in 1983. What a valuable education and experience plus preparation to understand the political and national currents in the region thus able to inform Canadians (without the American bias we usually get).

Fascinating life.

The book came out last year and goes up to the end of 2011. It provides some insight into the situation in Egypt now.

It's biography and analysis, an interesting story and a personal perspective in an area in flux.

=== HERITAGEWATCH ===

+ HERITAGE SOCIETY of BC http://www.heritagebc.ca/home/

Looking for new executive director.....

+ HERITAGE WEST VAN heritage.westvan.org

Glorious afternoon for the RoyalTea-by-the-Sea in Dundarave Park Saturday August 10!

See flyer on website royaltea.ca wch will have photos soon! Photo in NSN Aug 18 p 19

Contact: 922 4400, info@royaltea.ca

+ HERITAGE VANCOUVER SOCIETY

E-bulletin sign-up for event listings, alerts, heritage info; all coming events: www.heritagevancouver.org

{See Headsup for earlier tours, etc}

A planning tour of Vancouver's West End

~ 10am - noon ~ Saturday August 24

Meet at Barclay Heritage Square, in Vancouver's West End

Admission: Heritage Vancouver Members $10; Non-members $15

Join Gordon Price, Director of the SFU City Program, for a planning tour of Vancouver's West End. The West End reveals about eight different architectural stages, from fine wooden mansions to functional wooden walk-ups, not to mention more highrise towers than any other neighbourhood in Canada.

Online payment option: Register via Eventbrite at hvs-westend.eventbrite.com

Cheque payment option: Made out to Heritage Vancouver Society and mailed to:

1020 Denman St., PO Box 47036 Denman Place, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E1.

Please let us know if you've mailed a cheque at events@heritagevancouver.org.

+ VANCOUVER HERITAGE FOUNDATION --

{Earlier tours in Headsup section}

o TAKE A WALKING TOUR http://www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org/take-a-tour/walking-tours/

o Places That Matter [PTM]

http://www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org/special-projects/places-that-matter-plaque-project/

View the Places That Matter webpage http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/375523/40187b9684/1805511597/e6fbad22fa/

[DETAILS were in Headsup F]

o Walking Tours - Final West Hastings tour of the summer

Join Maurice Guibord on historic Hastings Street, one of Vancouver's oldest corridors. Gain a historic perspective while inside the Royal Bank's Florentine banking hall, learn about the terracotta symbolism at the Marine Building Lobby, and hear about the evolution of Downtown Vancouver, all in a few blocks.

Friday, August 23 - 12pm

Meet at Victory Square, in front of the Cenotaph. Purchase Friday walking tour tickets here

Check out the other remaining walking tours, as some dates are already sold out, others are filling up fast!

oo Places That Matter - Arbutus Corridor and Shakespeare Garden

o Arbutus Corridor August 24th , 1pm

Originally called the Vancouver & Lulu Island Railway, the Arbutus Corridor runs between False Creek and Marpole and was the route of the Vancouver-Steveston interurban line, run by the BC Electric company. The interurban line spurred settlement on the west side of the city and led to the creation of village centres like Kerrisdale.

Choices Market, Kerrisdale - 1888 West 57th Ave. Plaque Presentation 1pm

Presentation will be during a community BBQ benefiting the Kidney Foundation.

o Shakespeare Garden August 25th , 1pm

Join VHF during the Stanley Park 125 festivities, where we celebrate a garden planted in honour of William Shakespeare containing 180 plants and 45 trees mentioned in his writing. The presentation occurs after a recitation of his works by the Young Shakespeareans, a summer program through Bard on the Beach.

Stanley Park (by the Rose Garden) Plaque Presentation 1pm

> PTM at the PNE

Join us at the Fair! Wednesday August 28th, the whole VHF team will be heading out to Hastings Park to celebrate two sites, the Pacific Coliseum and the Wooden Rollercoaster. Free with your fair admission, VHF will present the plaques at the start of the 11:30am Superdogs Show.

> Nat Bailey Stadium

VHF will also be presenting a plaque honouring Nat Bailey Stadium on Thursday August 29th. It is a closed event only open to ticket holders for that day's sold-out game. If you have tickets, come by early, the presentation will be part of the pre-game show.

=== CRICKET ===

QUESTION

Wd v much appreciate it if someone wd kindly explain to me this sentence wch appeared last week in Michael Quinion's World Wide Words -- to wch I subscribe -- and he says he's still not had anyone tell him what it means:

� Peter Mortimer found this cricket report on the BBC website on 3 August: “On three occasions, thick inside edges avoided the stumps and raced to the fence, while a brace of airy heaves into the leg side somehow dissected the outfielders.�

answer [rec'd from a subscriber within hours]

Carolanne,

With respect to your query re: Cricket, I offer the following interpretation for your consideration:

“On three occasions, thick inside edges avoided the stumps and raced to the fence, while a brace of airy heaves into the leg side somehow dissected the outfielders.�

“thick inside edges avoided the stumps and raced to the fence� = the batter (“striker�) defended the �stumps� (wicket) by hitting the cricket ball bowled with the inside edge of the bat hard enough to reach the agreed limit of the cricket pitch (i.e., “the fence�); this occurred on three separate bowls. The size of the field is variable and will often be defined by a tape laid on the ground or by a rope held up by posts ringing the field. The field is divided into three parts: the pitch, the infield, and the outfield. The pitch is a rectangular area of the field defined by the rules (“laws�) of the game and is the surface on which the bowler and the striker contend and is marked by lines of chalk or lime. The infield is an oval shaped area surrounding the pitch defined by the laws. The outfield is any size, oval in shape, that the contending teams agree to, but generally kept to a limited size. If the ball is hit into the outfield and only bounces once before travelling out of bounds (beyond the limits of the outfield), four runs are scored; if the ball is hit out of the field without touching the ground, six runs are scored. The outfield being generally rough, a ball could only race to the fence if it travelled in the air, touching the ground only once at most, i.e., it was a fast pitched ball hit especially hard by a top-notch striker (batter), or a lofted ball hit hard by the striker on the up bounce like a baseball. The corresponding hits in baseball are a “double� when the ball is hit hard enough to go over the outfield fence while hitting the ground once, and a “homer� when the ball is hit hard enough to go over the outfield fence without hitting the ground.

“a brace of airy heaves into the leg side somehow dissected the outfielders� = the batter hit the cricket ball lofted (slow spinners, or bouncers) by the bowler into the outfield between the outfielders (“dissected the outfielders�), �the leg side� meaning the side of the stumps closest to the batter’s leg; “brace� = two. “Leg stump� = stump closest to the striker’s leg pads; “wide stump� is the stump furthest from the striker’s leg pads. “Striker� = the player at bat defending the wicket from the ball thrown by the bowler.

For a useful summary of the game and its terminology see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cricket

The interpretation of the phrase is simple enough for those who play or watch the game.

Regards, XXX {got it now? I'm awaiting Michael Quinion's response.[Later: it was "Thanks" :-) will await his next newsletter.}

=== MAIKU === Elizabeth Rex [9:10pm 2013 July 14]

she bestrides the stage as horse --

the woman trembles

and the man triumphs

Written during the Opening Night performance of Timothy Findlay's Elizabeth Rex at Bard on the Beach. Inspired by Colleen Wheeler as Elizabeth (and Rachel Ditor, director).

The queen struggles between being a woman, wch she is, and being a man, for the sake of England.

Sorry to spoil the suspense. In any case, it is a woven dialogue re male and female perceptions/actions.

quotations thoughts puns

You can tell whether a man is clever by his answers. You can tell whether a man is wise by his questions. -- Naguib Mahfouz, Egyptian writer and Nobel laureate (1911 - 2006)

Thoughts, like fleas, jump from man to man, but they don't bite everybody.

-- Stanislaw Jerzy Lec, Polish poet (1909 - 1966)

Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it. -- Confucius, Chinese philosopher (551�479 BC)

A truly English protest march would see us all chanting: `What do we want GRADUAL CHANGE! When do we want it? IN DUE COURSE!'

-- Kate Fox, 'Watching the English', English anthropologist (b 1976)

Marriage is the only war in which you sleep with the enemy.

-- Francois de La Rochefoucauld, French author (1613 - 1680)

Anticipatory plagiarism occurs when someone steals your original idea and publishes it a hundred years before you were born. -- Robert King Merton, American sociologist (1910 � 2003)

Politics is the art of seeing that people do not become interested in that which concerns them.

-- Paul Valery, French poet (1871 - 1945)

A person may cause evil to others not only by his actions but by his inaction, and in either case he is justly accountable to them for the injury.

-- John Stuart Mill, English philosopher and economist (1806 - 1873)

The greatest compliment that was ever paid me was when one asked me what I thought, and attended to my answer. -- Henry David Thoreau, American naturalist and author (1817 - 1862)

The arrow has to draw back to fly ahead. -- Proverb

The grammarian was very logical. He had a lot of comma sense.

What kind of flooring do alligator hunters use? -- Reptiles!

Surprises is the knight in charge of awards.

A silk tie can make a winsome Windsor.

The shoemaker did not deny his apprentice anything he needed. He gave his awl.

A pun spun with a good yarn gets fabricated!