~~~ Lest we forget ~~~
MAIN ITEMS Ccl Mtg Monday Nov 4: Royal Cdn Legion; Cycling; Emergency Services; BUDGET 2014; Rental Housing; PSB; Devt Applicn List
= Lease/Sell Survey {1300blk; Qs; PH}; Vive le Canada; from the EDITOR'S DESK (Senate Circus; BUDGET); The Bear Facts; UPDATES & INFO (Volunteer!; PSB model display; Navvy Jack House; Park Royal; Newsletters: GCC, LPPS, Westerner, Streamkeepers)
= CALENDAR to Nov 22nd: CULTUREWATCH (Theatre; Art; Music/Opera, Ballet, Festivals, Talks); NATURE
= HEADSUP/Notices: 21A: Ccl Nov 4 mtg highlights, Mtgs, WVPD; 21B: Remembrance Day; 21C: Tu Nov 12 mtgs
= Ccl NOTES Oct 21: 1300blk bylaws, DP; PSB facade/landscape design; Fire Protection; Tax Exemptions
Meals on Wheels; Lewis praise for staff (help); Upper Lands WG Interim Report (education and public input planned); Bylaws for Grosv's 1300blk proposal (public comments more or less supportive; wanting more consultation; CAC info; Ccl motion said to reduce 30ft and Cclr CC documented down only 5ft; one floor retail; loss of parking; passed to go to PH Nov 21 on basis hear from public, then several on Ccl said "keeping open mind"; this item from 7:40 to 8:55); PSB facade/landscaping motions deferred for more discussion with an unhappy DRC; Updates to Fire Protection and Emergency Response Bylaw; Thanks to HAF staff; Child/Family Survey; Corresp: updates to Sept 27 and Oct 4 (interesting reading: cell towers, BPAHA, Baha'i, Q2 Financial Review, Eden Place, and much more; click on item on agenda to read); spirited discussion re Spirit Trail wrt parking, cyclists, safety, another staff report requested; PQP; mtg ended 10:23.
= Ccl NOTES Oct 28: Library Divisional Services review, Pt 2; Wastewater Treatment Plant; 2014 Budget Presentation; Cmnty Awards for arts, civic commitment, environment, and heritage
= Ccl AGENDAs Oct 31, Nov 4 (+ mtg highlights); Nov 18 topics
= ANIMALWATCH (SSgt Reckless); INFObits; MOVEMBER (outlandish); ROYALWATCH; ARTS/BOOKWATCH; BOOKWATCH (Cdn winners); WORDWATCH (for the love of Paronomasia); HERITAGEWATCH (LGB's 75th!); MAIKU; QTNS/THOUGHTS/PUNS + RIDDLES
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YOUR OPINION on 1300block MARINE DRIVE -- for LEASE OR SALE ?
lease1300@westvan.org OR sell1300@westvan.org ?
Email your choice, lease or sell. If done then, pls ask your family, friends, colleagues to do so. Why sell land wch goes up in value to pay for a building wch loses value -- and has to be replaced again??? If we haven't lawyers/staff/personnel expert, intelligent, skilled enough to negotiate leasing, then replace, buy land with the money from the sale thus maintaining our land bank assets. PLEASE! Glad some now considering the Endowment Fund, borrowing, a levy, or some combination.
Contrary to a cclr's stmt, 320 TWay was leased (NOT sold); same for Wetmore, contrary to stmt at Chamber's 'unplugged' (May 30).
UPDATE re 1300blk:
~ 4 - 7pm ~ Thurs Nov 14 Public Info mtg (Cmnty Ctr); earn, ask questions about the Proposal
~ 6pm ~ Thurs Nov 21 at KMC: PUBLIC HEARING: write/come/tell Ccl what you think, want for 1300blk
MYSTERY:
Council passed a motion March 4 that Grosvenor lower the bldg by 30ft (CC's amendment for 40 - 45ft was defeated, see Oct 21 transcript), but it was only lowered 5ft. Why didn't they comply? What will Ccl do?
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== Vive le CANADA ===
Colourful Canadian Characters -- Brazeau, Wallin, Duffy, Harper, (Mayor) Ford -- who chooses them?
=== from the EDITOR'S DESK ===
WVMs: Well this dragged on and took so much time; kept adding info as things came up knowing wd be over before WVM22 came out. So this lets you know that there may be some things missing b/c I lowered the guillotine. It means that some parts of the transcript have "get this" b/c I thought wd be of interest, just weren't 'got'. There are, however, timestamps so you can find them on the video to listen. (No chance in the minutes!)
SENATE CIRCUS
If we don't work for improvements we'll lose sober second thought (and independent) on what the majority party of the day pushes through. The glass is half-full so let's put more in, not empty it.
BUDGET 2014
Staff remuneration is 85% of the ~$150M budget. Average assessment of a sgl-fam detached house is $2.1M.
Answers to other questions asked (such as median price) Nov 7 expected.
=== THE BEAR FACTS ===
Update on November 5
The mother bear and her two cubs were located today on the 2400 block of Palmerston Avenue. They have been trapped and relocated as a family to the Squamish Valley. Residents are reminded that bears are still very active this time of year and to follow the garbage collection and storage rules outlined below.
October 30 story
Recently, a mother bear and her two cubs were spotted on the 4000 block of Rose Crescent feasting on garbage at a residence. With winter fast approaching, bears are busily preparing for hibernation by spending up to 20 hours a day foraging and eating! WVPD officers have responded to over 50 calls for service related to bear sightings since Sept 1.
The Conservation Officers Service is currently searching for the mother and cubs in an attempt to trap and relocate them to the remote backcountry.
With garbage the main cause of human/bear interactions on the NSh, you can prevent a potentially dangerous situation and the unnecessary destruction of bears by following the rules around storage and garbage collection:
keep your garbage and Green Can in your garage, basement, or a wildlife-resistant enclosure during the week
set materials out after 5am on collection day, not the night before
bring materials in by 9pm and store containers in a wildlife-secure place
ensure all bird feeders, fruit, and any other wildlife attractants are removed or secured
If you see a bear, report it to the BC Ministry of Environment Conservation Officers Service at 1 877 952 7277 or call WV Police at 925 7300. If you feel the bear is an immediate threat and is acting aggressively, call 911.
Report any bear attractants, including garbage placed curb-side before 5am or left later than 9pm, to the WV Bylaw and Licensing Services Dept at 925 7152. For addl information on living with black bears, pls visit the NSh Black Bear Society.
More info: West Vancouver Bear webpage Solid Waste Utility Bylaw North Shore Black Bear Society
=== UPDATES and INFO ===
---> See the DWV LEISURE GUIDE: http://westvancouver.ca/leisure-guide/fall-winter-2013/#1
---> VOLUNTEER FOR WV!
Nov 6: West Vancouver is committed to seeking the advice of and tapping into the expertise of residents wishing to serve on boards and cmtes. As cmnty leaders and volunteers, we value your time and have developed a structure to meet your ability to contribute. If you are a WV resident and wd like to volunteer to serve on a bd or cmte, opportunities for 2014 will be available as follows:
Boards: Board of Variance and Memorial Library Board
Committees: Awards; Community Engagement; Community Grants; Design Review; Lower Caulfeild Advisory;
NSh Advisory Committee on Disability Issues; NSh Family Court & Youth Justice
Application forms are available on the Volunteer Page under Committees, Boards, and Working Groups,
http://westvancouver.ca/government/volunteer-opportunities-west-van and in the Legislative Services Dept at MHall.
Applicants are requested to mail, fax (925 7006), or deliver completed applications with a brief personal resume, to the Legislative Services Dept at M Hall, or e-mail to committees@westvancouver.ca. Queries: Call Legislative Services at 925 7004. Apply by 4:30pm on November 22
---> PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING DESIGN MODEL DISPLAY
Nov 6 Mayor and Council is currently seeking public input on the recommended exterior facade and landscape design before the final design recommendations are brought to Council.
The renderings of the PSB's exterior facade and landscape design will be on display at the M Hall, WV Memorial Libary, Seniors' Activity Ctr and WV Cmnty Ctr until November 15.
The model of the Public Safety Building will be on display for public viewing on the following dates:
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November 4 - 7 |
Municipal Hall |
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November 8 - 11 |
West Vancouver Memorial Library |
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November 12 - 13 |
West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre |
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November 14 - 15 |
West Vancouver Community Centre |
Staff will be available to answer questions at the following times:
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Thursday November 7 |
3 4:30pm |
Municipal Hall |
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Friday November 8 |
2 4pm |
WV Memorial Library |
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Wednesday November 13 |
12 2pm |
WV Seniors' Activity Centre |
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Thursday November 14 |
4:30 6pm |
WV Community Centre |
The WV Police Stn and Firehall #1 facilities are not constructed to a post-disaster standard and would likely fail, and possibly collapse, in the event of a large earthquake. Construction of a new facility to co-locate West Vancouver's first responders has been identified as a priority by Council in order to ensure the effective operation of emergency services in the community.
Presentation renderings More InformationPublic Safety Building
FeedbackTell us what you think about the exterior facade and landscape design:Email us!
+ The Navvy Jack House
This historically significant building is the oldest known continually-occupied home in MetroV, and has been identified as a potential future location for a cmnty-operated facility that retains a residential component. The facility is intended to be open to the public, support WV’s long-term priorities, and celebrate its unique relationship with its environment.
Call for Expression of Interest Please visit BC Bid's website for details. This opportunity closes November 15, 2013.
+ PARK ROYAL -- www.shopparkroyal.com 925 9576
The first of our popular new stores in our expansion are open for business: Anthropologie and LUSH. These two stores are their first NSh locations and will soon be followed by the opening of Sephora, J.Crew, and LOFT this ~Fri Nov 15.
+ Gleneagles Cmnty Ctr Newsletter
Well, I subscribe but can't find the URL for ou to click on. Lots of info and activities. Try the website -- good luck:
http://westvancouver.ca/parks-recreation/community-centres/gleneagles-community-centre
+ LPPS Newsletter
Autumn: http://www.lpps.ca/images/documents/Newsletters/LPPS-20-Autumn-2013.pdf
Articles on cute river otters and more!
~ 9am - noon ~ Sat Nov 16; ivy pull, N Piccadilly Pk; meet at the corner of North Piccadilly and Clovelly Walk.
+ The Westerner Newsletter www.wra.name
From the west -- WRA & HBay Residents Assn -- http://www.chrisadshead.com/pdfs/westerner_42_fall_2013_final.pdf
Review of the new Troller Pub, message from MLA Jordan Sturdy (p2), mtgs, and more
+ WV Streamkeeper News
Date: 9 November, 2013 11:39:01 PM PST
Salmon continue to arrive in Brothers Creek. This has been going on for almost two months now starting with pink salmon back in September. Now chum salmon are there in big numbers; recently coho salmon have been arriving as well. Go to the viewing platform on Brothers Creek. Access is via a pathway off Keith Rd; three blocks east of Taylor Way.
Quite a spectacle.
=== CALENDAR to Nov 22nd ===
All mtgs are at M Hall unless indicated otherwise. NOTE: shown are mtgs known at date of writing; 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/
= Monday Nov 11th -- Remembrance Day (info in Headsup Section)
= Tuesday Nov 12th -- Srs' Ctr: 4pm DRC; 7pm Upper Lands (info in Headsup Section)
= Wednesday Nov 13th ~ 10am ~ Invasive Plants WG mtg at the Worksyard
= Thursday Nov 14th
~ 4 - 7pm ~ Open House/Public Info mtg on 1300blk (Grosvenor proposal) at Cmnty Ctr
~ 6 - 9pm ~ Flicks and Forum at the AYC -- Movie: Reel Injun (PG)
Light dinner 6pm, film 6:30pm; discussion, moderated by the Integrated First Nations Unit, starts 8pm
~ 7pm ~ Gleneagles Cmnty Ctr Adv Cmte mtg at GCC
= Sunday Nov 17th
~10am - 3pm ~ Craft Market at Cmnty Ctr and Srs' Ctr
= Tuesday Nov 19th
~ 7pm ~ Upper Lands WG (Cedar Rm, Cmnty Ctr) [check to see if confirmed]
~ 7pm ~ Western Residents' Assn AGM at the Gleneagles Golf Course
Guests/Speakers Jordan Sturdy, MLA and Nina Leemhuis, Acting CAO (DWV); visit and chat
= Wednesday Nov 20th
~ 9:30am ~ Cmnty Garden mtg at the Hollyburn Sailing Club
~ 7pm ~ Invasive Plants WG
~ 7pm ~ Library Bd mtg at Library
~ 7pm ~ WVHS mtg at Srs' Ctr: The Future of Pt Atkinson with Elaine Graham; presentation and discussion
Declared a National Historic Site 1994; can it be sold? leased? ceded to private devt? any plan to preserve?
= Thursday Nov 21st
~ 4:30pm ~ Design Review Cmte mtg at Library
~ 6pm ~ NSh Family Court and Youth Justice Cmte at Cmnty Ctr
~ 6pm ~ PUBLIC HEARING re 1300blk Devt (Grosvenor) at KMC
+++ WV MEMORIAL LIBRARY +++ http://www.westvanlibrary.ca
See the calendar: https://westvanlibrary.ca/events/calendar/month
Main Hall Restoration Completed!
The original stonework has been carefully reconstructed and the stained glass window, Harmony, lovingly restored and reinstalled with a new protective casing and improved lighting.
Thank you for your patience while this important work was being done!
+ OPERA with Nicolas Krusek The late operas of Richard Wagner, 12:30 - 2:30pm Nov 6, 13, 20, Dec 4
+ WADE DAVIS: (fundraiser) Reception, Dinner, and Talk; Tu Nov 19th SOLD OUT Info 925 7425
+ PHILOSOPHERS' CAFE -- PASSAGES ~ 10:30am - noon ~ Friday Nov 15
What are the various themes that seem to emerge throughout our lives as we pass from childhood to old age?
With special guest Yosef Wosk, Vancouver philanthropist, scholar, educator, rabbi, community leader, businessman, and local Philosophers' Cafe founder. For more info, visit or call the Information Desk at 925 7403.
- See more at: http://westvanlibrary.ca/events/philosophers-cafe-passages#sthash.nF8kvUph.dpuf
+ Library Board Trustee Appointments
Applications for our Board of Trustees are currently being accepted. If you are a WV resident and are interested in serving, an info package is available on our website and at the Registration Desk.
The application deadline is Fri Nov 22, at 4:30pm. MORE https://westvanlibrary.ca/about-us/wvml-library-board
+++ WV MUSEUM +++ 925 7295 http://westvancouvermuseum.ca/exhibitions/current_exhibition
October 11 to December 7 ~~~ Dialectic of Failure -- New work by Babak Golkar
Known for his inventive practice of developing bodies of work that navigate the spaces between cultural and socio-economical registers, Vancouver-based Babak Golkar’s Dialectic of Failure is presented in three parts. Each incorporates clay, which Golkar uses here to speak to the painstaking and delicate nature of compromise and negotiation between dichotomies: historicism and modernity, art and craft, modern reasoning and traditional mysticism.
Golkar’s engagement with the idea of craft derives from his interest in the slow process, which allows for a different model of production and time for thoughts and reflections; a model that can be studied and adapted to address imbalances in contemporary life.
In one component of the exhibit, Golkar presents 30 terracotta “scream pots". Resembling organs, these participatory works are designed to muffle the sound of a scream. Visitors can pick up a pot and scream into it; the diverse shapes of the pots give each cry a uniquely repressed sound. A second component includes a digital projection that captures the act of someone forcibly throwing lumps of clay against a sheet of drywall. The audible impact of the clay hitting the wall is recorded, as are the marks and stains left behind by the clay when it falls to the floor. The third component, exhibited in a room adjacent to the projection, is the actual sheet of drywall with its accumulation of stains. In the afterimage there are vaguely discernible and familiar shapes, such as mouths and faces. On the floor below are the shaped, bent, folded, and flattened lumps of clay, now an earthy red/brown and fused permanently by firing in a kiln.
Underlying these works are themes of suppression and emotional distress as contemporary human conditions. People are compelled to react, or to scream, in response to fear or pent-up emotion from continual and mounting pressures that are often unexplainable by reason. At once poetic yet literal, thoughtful yet mischievous and playful, Dialectic of Failure points to the complexity of our time beyond our binary understanding of it. Golkar invites the viewer to re-evaluate material and the function of craft object as well as the function of art object while considering the limitations of reason as the sole means of understanding and coping with challenges of contemporary world.
+++ FERRY BUILDING GALLERY +++ http://ferrybuildinggallery.com ~ 925 7290
November 15 - December 15 -- GREAT STUFF!
Join us at the gallery on Friday November 15th from 4 - 8pm for a 'Sneak Preview' of the show!
+++ SILK PURSE +++ http://silkpurse.ca/exhibitions/ 925 7292
> November 5 - 24 -- Black & White: Experimentation with Contrasting Energies
Eryn Price ink mandalas and Daniela Ianorescu graphite renderings of classical sculpture. Experimentation with Energy -- a freewheeling visual experience that expands our understanding and appreciation of black and white art. Black and white offers a great contrast within artwork -- simplicity of colour contrasting with complexity of design.
+++ 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
~ 8pm ~ Nov ... Wed - Sat 13, 14, 15, 16 The Mousetrap
CATCHING ART ~ 7:30pm Saturday November 16 and 6:30pm Sunday November 17
NEGAHI BE SHAH ~ 2pm Sunday November 17
MOVIE: BAYOU MAHARAJAH ~ 7:30pm Tuesday November 19
MICHELLE MARES, PIANO ~ 8pm Wednesday November 20
Friday November 22: ~ 1pm ~ FRED PENNER and ~ 8pm ~ HEADWATER
+++ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 60, West Vancouver +++ http://www.westvan60.com/
Office: 922 3587 Lounge: 922 1920 Fax: 922 2659
NOVEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MEAT DRAWS EVERY SATURDAY AT 4:30 PM
REMEMBRANCE DAY EVENTS IN THE LOUNGE:
PIPE BAND FOLLOWED BY BOB YORK & THE NU-YORKERS
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 14 BINGO! IN THE LOUNGE 5:30 PM
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 15 - MINI MEAT DRAW AT 6 PM
+++ WV CHAMBER of COMMERCE + 926 6614 + http://www.westvanchamber.com
Join us for the Chamber's 4th Annual Speed Networking Event,
Thursday November 14th from 5 -7pm at the lovely Boathouse Restaurant (6695 Nelson Ave). Your ticket includes appetizers and a glass of wine.
Guests are encouraged to stay for dinner after the event.
It's a great opportunity to meet new business contacts from across the North Shore .
What is Speed Networking?
Guests sit one-on-one and “pitch their business to the other person for three minutes; the bell rings and it’s the other persons turn. Then everyone moves to another table, and pitches the next person
You'll meet approximately eight people in an hour.
Bring your business cards, have a glass or wine and appetizers, and network with other business owners. Generate business leads, meet new clients, renew acquaintances. Don’t miss out on this hugely popular and fun event. It will sell out!
=== CULTUREWATCH ===
* THEATRE
+ ARTS CLUB -- http://www.artsclub.com -- box office at 687 1644
Mary Poppins, the Broadway Musical, adapted from the Disney film at Stanley Industrial Nov 7- Jan 5
The Santaland Diaries by David Sedaris adapted by Joe Mantello at the Revue Stage, Nov 21 to Dec 21
+ WATERFRONT THEATRE -- Vancouver Writers Festival event, author Jung Chung 7:30pm Nov 21
+ JERICHO ARTS CTR 224 8007 www.jerichoartscentre.com
Cdn premiere of Closure by Ron Blicq Nov 8 - Dec 1
United Players; directed by Bernard Cuffling. Donald Barlow, who lives in Nottingham, England, decides to search for his father who was a visiting Canadian serviceman during World War II. Donald engages a search agency to find his father. But when the agency does find him, the elderly man vehemently denies his involvement with Donald’s mother and refuses to meet the man who claims to be his son. This play has a solid and engaging narrative. How closure is finally achieved makes this a gripping drama of four generations and how the youngest can bring out the best in the oldest.
Tix: $16 - $20 ($2 discount for veterans); Talkback: Nov 14, and 2pm Matinées: Nov 17, Dec 01 (no evening performance)
For more about the show, check out Spotlight and www.unitedplayers.com
+ STUDIO 1398
Cocktails at Pam's, Edmonton playwright Stewart Lemoine's play about a perfect hostess, whose perfect party goes terribly awry. cocktailsatpams.bpt.me Nov 12 - 30
+ METRO THEATRE
Moon Over Buffalo, comic play about a small rep theatre trying to adhere to the old adage,
"the play must go on" -- 266 7191 metrotheatre.com Nov 2 - 30
+ FIREHALL THEATRE 689 0926 firehallartscentre.ca
People Like Us -- Sandy Johnson's play concerns a mysteriously Gulf War vet's fiercely determined wife, who battles with the very system that sent him off to war in the first place. -- Nov 2 - 16
+ THE CULTCH 251 1363 thecultch.com 8pm
The God That Comes, contemporary take on the Greek tragedy, The Bacchae Nov 13 - 24
The Romeo Initiative, half romantic comedy and half spy thriller (Touchstone Theatre) Nov 14 - 24
+ DEEP COVE SHAW THEATRE
In-laws, Outlaws, and Other People (That Should Be Shot), Steve Franco's family-friendly comedy celebrates the true meaning of Christmas. firstimpressionstheatre.com 7pm Sunday Nov 14 - 30
* 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! See: http://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/future/
Vancouver Art Gallery seeks architect for new building: The VAG has released a Request for Qualifications for prospective architects for its new site at Georgia and Cambie.
Emily Carr in Haida Gwaii ~ Jul 20 to Mar 9 ~ http://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/the_exhibitions/exhibit_carr_haida.html
EXHIBITIONS:
> KIMSOOJA Unfolding -- to Jan 26, 2014
> Charles Edenshaw -- to Feb 2, 2014
+ Caroun Art Gallery
You’re invited to visit the following exhibition Oct/Nov.If you’re out of Vancouver, you could visit the exhibition online later at:http://www.caroun.com/CarounArtGallery/Exhibitions/00-Expositions.html
Painting Exhibition by "Nakisa Naji"12 - 8pm Nov 1 - 14 Opening Reception: 4 - 9pm Sat Nov 2 https://www.facebook.com/events/407368436050987/
Masoud SoheiliCaroun Art Gallery (CAG)www.Caroun.net 1403 Bewicke Ave, NV -- Tel: 778 372 0765
Call for Artists/Photographers 2014:https://www.facebook.com/events/376725969126359/
* MUSIC
+ VANCOUVER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA http://www.vancouversymphony.ca/calendar/
BEETHOVEN MONTH ! see website/calendar
The VSO's 95th Anniversary Season! All concerts in the 2013/2014 Season are on sale, but the best way to order your concerts is still by subscribing to a series package. 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!
+ OPERA PRO CANTANTI 340 8545
Rigoletto, by Verdi at Cambrian Hall procantanti.com 7pm Sunday Nov 10
+ VANCOUVER RECITAL SOCIETY
Kuok-wai Lio, piano, Vancouver Playhouse 602 0363 vanrecital.com 3pm Sun Nov 17
+ LIONS' GATE SINFONIA
Vivaldi's Four Seasons at Centennial Theatre (984 4484) 3pm Sunday Nov 10
+ WESTCOAST SYMPHONY
A collection of movie music by John Williams (including Schindler's List, Jaws, Star Wars)
8pm Friday Nov 15 at Christ Church Cathedral; 2pm Sunday Nov 17 at the Centennial Theatre
+ PACIFIC SPIRIT CHOIR
In Remembrance, Faure's requiem, WV United Church pacificspiritchoir.com 2pm Sunday Nov 10
+ VANCOUVER CHAMBER CHOIR vancouverchamberchoir.com
A QUIET PLACE, Healing Series CD Release Concert, Ryerson United Church 8pm Fri Nov 15
+ OUT FOR LUNCH
Langley Players with Leslie Janos, piano, at the VAG 12:10pm Fri Nov 15
+ MUSIC IN THE MORNING
Shauna Rolston, cello, and Stephen Prutsman, piano at Koerner Recital Hall (1270 Chestnut) www.musicinthemorning.org 10:30am Wed - Fri, Nov 13 - 15
+ EARLY MUSIC VANCOUVER earlymusic.bc.ca 732 1610
"Terreno e vago", Music from 17th Century Italy
Montreal's Ensemble Pallade Musica Christ Church Cathedral 8pm Friday Nov 22
* BALLET BC www.balletbc.com
Fumbling toward Ecstasy, Alberta Ballet's tribute to Sarah McLachlan, QET 8pm Nov 14 - 16
* FESTIVALS
FILM: Vancouver Jewish Film Festival at 5th Ave Cinemas vjff.org Nov 7 - 14
HOPSCOTCH: Vancouver's premium scotch, whisky, beer, and spirit festival
hopscotchfestival.com multiple events/times/venues Nov 11 - 27
* TALKS
o David Sedaris, author of Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls at Chan Ctr [ticketmaster.ca] 7:30pm Tu Nov 12
o Addressing Land Dispossession in the Cdn Reconciliation Discourse
Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, writer, scholar, storyteller of Michi Saagiig Nishnabeg ancestry
SFU Woodward's sfuwoodwards.ca 6pm Wed Nov 13
o GREEN GALA/FUNDRAISER vangreens.ca/greengala2013
Canada's three elected Greens: Elizabeth May (MP); Andrew Weaver (MLA); Adriane Carr (Vanc City Cclr)
appies, no-host bar, silent auction; St James Cmnty Square, 3214 W 10th (689 9200) 6pm Thurs Nov 14
o THE SAME, ONLY DIFFERENT: AUSTRALIAN PLANNERS COMPARE VANCOUVER AND BRISBANE.
A VIEW WITH AN ACCENT ~ 7pm Thurs Nov 21 FREE (reserve) Goldcorp Ctr for Arts, SFU Woodward's
Two of our favourite Australian planners and urbanists are back in town, with new insights and updates. Greg Vann is one of Brisbane’s best known and respected planners, a co-author of the Next Generation Planning Handbook, and former chair of the State’s Transit Oriented Development Taskforce. Warren Rowe recently stepped down after 18 years as Director of Planning, Environment, and Transport at the Gold Coast, Queensland’s second biggest city, where he was instrumental in many award-winning projects, most notably the City’s first light rail line. He comes to Vancouver fresh from presenting and running a master class at a TOD conference in Malaysia. Both come from the Brisbane region in Queensland an area roughly the population, age and growth rate of Metro Vancouver. So how are they dealing with pressures of growth and the realities of climate change? What new urban forms are working, or not? In particular, what have been the lessons learned from the massive investments in highway infrastructure? Their tolled tunnels have failed to come anywhere close to their predicted traffic. On the other hand, Gold Coast City is currently constructing a light-rail line prior to the Commonwealth Games that promises to transform this car-centric community. You'll get the latest news.
Our Commonwealth cousins have more to compare and contrast with us, no doubt contributing a few observations about the Vancouver they know well from many previous visits. Learn about our place and their place, with a few lessons from other places along the way.
http://www.sfu.ca/continuing-studies/events/2013/11/the-same-only-different-Australian-planners-compare-Vancouver-and-Brisbane.html
=== NATURE ===
A talk for the Botany Section about the fate of plants in a climate change scenario -- David 924 0147 cookeco2@yahoo.com
Thursday November 21st at 7:30pm
Title: Changing climate, changing forests.
Speaker: Dr. Sally Aitken; Meeting location: Unity Church, 5840 Oak St, Vancouver.
A talk for the Botany Section of Nature Vancouver
Talk description: Climate change is creating a widespread mismatch between trees and the environments they inhabit. Tree populations have four possible fates in a changing environment:
1) They can migrate geographically through seed dispersal and seedling establishment, through natural processes or with the help of humans;
2) they can adapt to new conditions in place through evolution and natural selection;
3) they can tolerate new conditions by altering their characteristics and physiological responses; or
4) they can be extirpated, through a failure to successfully survive and reproduce.
Dr. Aiken will discuss the likelihood of each of these outcomes based on climate change modelling, historical species distributions, and genetic research.
Sally N. Aitken is a Professor in the Dept of Forest and Conservation Sciences and Director of the Centre for Forest Conservation Genetics at UBC. She studies the popn, conservation, and ecological genetics and genomics of forest trees. She is fascinated by the capacity of tree species to adapt to local conditions across large and ecologically heterogeneous ranges, and for individual trees to tolerate considerable temporal variation in climate over centuries or millennia, and investigates the capacity of popns to adapt genetically to projected future climates. She completed her PhD at the U of California, Berkeley and was a faculty member at Oregon State University prior to joining the Faculty of Forestry at UBC. She teaches forest biology, alpine ecology, and conservation genetics, and is involved in forest genetic conservation initiatives in North America and Europe. Sally is happiest when outside traipsing around BC’s mountains and forests.
=== HEADSUP / NOTICES === [sent to subscribers as updates]
=x= HEADSUP 21A === Info/Mtgs M/Tu/W 5 November, 2013 3:38:43 PM PST
much happening! In this Headsup: bits from last night's ccl mtg then events today (bear talk and WVPD) and tomorrow (not in WVM) fyi, and a Qtn at bottom.
AT COUNCIL NOV 4:
= Those mics still not working smoothly; my eyebrows rose as I think I heard the Oct 21 minutes were withdrawn. Years ago we got the minutes from a Monday night mtg on the Friday before the next Monday mtg. To relieve the pressure by allowing more time, it was decided to provide them a week later, so it's unusual for it not to be clickable on the agenda (wch has happened a few times lately), let alone be removed. Can't help wondering what the bone of contention is.
= Royal Cdn Legion WV (Br 60) presentation re Veterans' Wk and Remembrance Day (11am on Nov 11, Memorial Pk).
= Cycling Safety in WV with recommendations from NorWest Cycling Club
= Fire and Rescue: Enhanced Emergency Medical Services with a doctor to answer questions
= Budget 2014 (8:20 - 9pm): good comments by ccl mbrs re meaningful public input since not all info out yet. Av sgl-fam detached house in WV is $2.1M (I've asked for the median price). Explanation of how mill rate set resulting in higher amt paid by some even though zero rate increase, and of taxes paid to other authorities we have no control over. Next budget mtg is Thursday Nov 7 at the Gleneagles Cmnty Ctr -- pls go, ask questions, give feedback. Mayor suggested a whole mtg dedicated to the budget, IOW, just that one item on the agenda.
= Staff presentation on low-cost rental housing in WV; may be discussed with coach houses, etc.
= Ccl mtg schedule amended; Spirit Trail report; PSB status report; Devt Applicns
= BC Hydro Beautification Funding -- second thoughts
= Background and various views on the loss of parking on 17th St near Fresh St Mkt (only three!)
= Several residents reminded Ccl of the promise to return the tennis courts at the civic ctr and pleaded it be kept. Ambiguous response b/c saying parking needed. Am sure those residents will not give up.
= Yours Truly pointed out that Working Groups 'sessions' are ALL to be open, but that is not being followed so going backward, wch is disappointing since exciting and proud to have a body completely open, transparent, and inclusive. You heard commitment to openness, transparency, and inclusiveness during the campaign. I ended with, they talked the talk, we'll watch to see if they walk the walk.
EVENTS (details below)
Tuesday NOVEMBER 5: [Ecosystem of Urban Stream Talk; WVPD: ]BlockWatch, Theft
Wednesday NOVEMBER 6: Music
WVPD
> BLOCK WATCH MTG -- Tues 7pm (tonight)
REMINDER:
The Annual General Block Watch Meeting (formerly Captains & Co-Captains Mtg) will be held on Tuesday November 5th at 7 - 8:30pm at Sentinel School in the Theatre.
The meeting will be hosted by the WVPD Cmnty Services Unit, including Sergeant Trevor James, Constable Jeff Wood, Constable Matt Plant, and Block Watch Coordinator, Anne Russell.
A WV Bylaw Officer will join us to answer your questions. Communications Officer Constable Jeff Palmer will update you on new WV Police communications initiatives. We plan a panel style meeting allowing open discussion and any questions you may have about WV Police Block Watch.
As always, we invite you to bring any friends or colleagues who may not yet be part of Block Watch.
Please feel free to email questions in advance of the meeting if you wish. Email advance questions to Anne Russell at annerussell@wvpd.ca before October 31st.
Sentinel Secondary School is located at 1250 Chartwell Drive in the British Properties. All Block Watch members are welcome. We'll see you there!!
> THEFT NOTICE
A number of unique medals and personal honours are missing after a residential break and enter in West Vancouver Monday.
WVPolice were called to a home in the 4900 block of Beacon Lane early Monday afternoon. Homeowners had returned to discover a break-in at the residence and a number of personal articles with very high sentimental and personal value.
Among the missing items, an Order of Canada medal, Queens Jubilee medal, Canada 125 medal, U-S Navy ribbons, and a bar of World War Two medals.
Click Here To Visit Our Website For More Information And Photo Of Missing Medals
Anyone with information regarding this offence or information that could assist in return of the stolen medals to the victim is asked to contact WV Police at 925 7300. {UPDATE: recovered}
WEDNESDAY
MICROCOSM -- NOON UBC Fwd: microcosmos WNH Nov 6th poster
Begin forwarded message:
Dear Microcosmos Friends,
Please join us for a performance this Wednesday at 12pm at the UBC School of Music. Details attached (only $5!).
Stay tuned for a special feature about us on CBC Radio's North by Northwest, broadcast date to be announced shortly.
We will be giving further house concerts in mid-December, with Benjamin Britten's Second and Third Quartets. Locations to be announced soon. Thank you for your interest and support! http://microcosmosquartet.com POSTER
=x= HEADSUP 21B sent Date: 10 November, 2013 7:05:20 PM PST
Mon Nov 11 Remembrance Day
{Maiku moved to newsletter}
We owe so much to so many.
Honour our veterans. They did their part. It wasn't easy.
Details below re parade for tomorrow; followed by tea in the Library
and more commemoration at the Legion including pipers
Lest we forget......
Nov 11, 2013 - 10:30am
Memorial Park, Marine Drive between 20th and 21st Streets.
10:45am: Parade begins; 11am: Service at Memorial Arch
This service is for the public to gather and honour our veterans and those currently serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. This is a community event. All members of the public are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Nov 11, 2013 - 10:45am
The Royal Canadian Legion WV Branch 60 is hosting the West Vancouver Remembrance Day Parade and Service.
Parade starts 10:45am, service starts 10:55am. Memorial Arch at Memorial Park, Marine Dr between 19th and 20th Sts.
WEST VANCOUVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Remember with Us -- The WV Memorial Library opened its doors on November 11, 1950 as a living monument to the gallant men who sacrificed their lives in World War II. Please join us for an open house this Remembrance Day as we pay tribute to all those who have served so selflessly in times of conflict. Hosted by the Friends of the Library, doors open directly following the 10:45am service at the Memorial Arch. Pls visit our War Memorial page for more info about how the Library honours our community's fallen soldiers. The Library will be closed for regular service on Monday, Nov 11.
=x= HEADSUP 21C 12 November, 2013 6:54:14 AM PST
Tu 12th Mtgs: DRC & UL [+1300 Th]
Mtgs TUESDAY NOVEMBER 12 in Srs' Ctr:
~ 4:30pm ~ Design Review Cmte (one item on agenda: PSB)
~ 7pm ~ Upper Lands WG (Updates: Public Engagement SubGrp; Scope of Work, Draft Data Mapping)
ALSO on Tues -- at the Library 7 - 9pm:
Alice Munro and the Art of Narrative Fiction
Richard Harvey, a comparative literature specialist, will give a talk celebrating Alice Munro's 2013 Nobel Prize, offering insights into Munro's work as well as the genre of narrative fiction. What is it that makes a Munro story so compelling? We can help one another distil the essence of a story; discuss how it has been constructed and made to come alive. For more information, visit or call the Information Desk at 925 7403.
- See more at: http://westvanlibrary.ca/events/talk-alice-munro-and-art-narrative-fiction
{Below re 1300 public info mtg Thurs, and paronomasia at end}
Don't forget: PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING: 1300 BLOCK Nov 14 ~ 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The applicant is hosting a public info mtg prior to the Nov 21 1300 Blk Public Hearing. The mtg will give residents an opportunity to learn about the proposed devt and ask questions of the applicant in an open house format. West Vancouver Community Centre Atrium, 2121 Marine Drive
More: http://westvancouver.ca/home-building-property/planning/major-applications/1300-block-development-application
{paronomasia moved to QTP}
=== CCL MTG NOTES ===
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. In my desire to get this out, rather truncated and not as complete as desired. As they say, the perfect is the enemy of the good -- and, alas, this is quite spotty, but it does give you more of what went on than you ever see in the ccl minutes. :-) Alas, sometimes I intend to listen to the video to get more and don't. Sorry.
=== CCL MTG NOTES Monday Oct 21 ===
=== SPECIAL CCL MTG NOTES ===
Revised October 11, 2013 Addition of s. 90(1)(c)
Note: At 4:00 p.m. the special Ccl mtg will commence in open session in the MFCR and will be immediately followed by a motion to exclude the public in order to hold a closed session, pursuant to section 90 of the Community Charter. At 7:00 p.m. the reg Ccl mtg will commence in the Council Chamber. 4:00 PM
1. Call to Order.
EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC
2. RECOMMENDED: THAT in the public interest, mbrs of the public be excluded ... under the following...: 90. (1) A part of a council meeting may be closed if ... relates to or is one or more of the following:
(a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality;
(c) labour relations or other employee relations; (added on October 11, 2013)
(e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality; and
(k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public.
Purpose of meeting: personnel, proposed provision of a municipal service, labour relations, and land matters.
3. ADJOURNMENT (of open session)
=== REGULAR CCL MTG NOTES Monday Oct 21
For On-Table Items Please see Items 3, 4, 6, 7, and 12.1 - 12.3
7:00 PM
1. Call to Order.
2. Approval of Agenda
Mayor: adoption of minutes. Cclr Gambioli
{re mic} waiting for your light?
NG: I am waiting for my light, that is right
amended by: adding to Item 3 the Sept 30 sp and reg Ccl minutes, and Oct 7 sp and reg Council minutes;
adding to Item 7: Package changes for development application No. 12-069 (1300 block);
adding to Item 12 Items 12.1 to 12.3 regarding correspondence;
3. Adoption of Council Meeting Minutes Meeting minutes to be provided.
September 30, 2013 special and regular Council meetings; and
October 7, 2013 special and regular Council meetings.
{adding at the mtg means the public have no opp to review accuracy of their own comments, alas; check re policy (or even legislation). Amazing not ready to be on agenda; used to be produced weekly}
DELEGATIONS
4. D. Murray, North Shore Meals on Wheels Society, regarding Annual Update
Meals on Wheels Society Annual Report (On-Table)
Mayor: welcome, sir
DM: current chair
asked to address you for several reasons; DWV has been a supporter for years, thank you
operating for over 40 years so thought about time to tell you how we're using your donations
see on the agenda, says annual review; don't think, not sure we need to come ev year, but think once in 40 years is too infrequent, so somewhere in between
brief description of what we do
those who cannot prepare meals for themselves -- from Deep Cove to HBay; can't get out to shop
11K meals a year
team of 120 volunteers -- donate their time and vehicle; one employee; not-for-profit org
many of our clients able to stay in their homes b/c meals delivered; sometimes the only ppl they see all day
eyes and ears; notice client in distress can call/help
I do [deliveries] from time to time and sometimes they're upset [not regular] and that's a good sign, shows they like them
11K hot meals; your donation money over 8K volunteer hours
thank Ccl, particularly thank Cclr Gambioli, attended our Mayors for Meals campaign in March, and delivered some meals with one of our drivers
and Cclr Booth attended our annual mtg in June; will be brief b/c agenda tonight
circulated our annual report; able to answer questions
committing yourselves to WV Ccl, but in future if looking for a bit less stressful, avenue of volunteering, we'll welcome you at Meals on Wheels
Mayor: thank you -- any questions?
CC made motion: THAT the delegation be received for information, with thanks for all your good work.
TP: notice been a slight decline in meals delivered in WV; know you've been monitoring that
when you look back over 45-yr history, seen in past or concerned about the trend?
DM: concerned but there are reasons for that: many more choices: financial means or mobile, have other choices, Srs' Ctr, ....
all for the good, we're looking after those ppl who just can't get out at all
from 2000 in the beginning to 11,000; from year to year may be dips
Mayor: thx for coming, keep up the good work
much appreciate the work you do
APPLAUSE
REPORTS
5. Reports from Mayor and Councillors on Boards, Committees, and Working Groups
MB: the first, exciting bit of news coming out of the the Youth Services Implementation Group \in the final stages of forming partnerships for the HUB, long-awaited youth services hub
the goal is to maximize the opps available for youth by developing a collaborative, coordinated, and cmnty-based approach to improve the quality, access, and delivery to youth and their families
hv bn six mbrs of the HUB identified and letters went out to them last week; await for assignments; will hear more Dec 16 when they come to report to Ccl
think it's right to expect the Sch Dist, the Library, Hollyburn Services,District {this time think she means DWV} will be the coordinating body; Vanc Coastal Health, WVPD; and the Cmnty Ctrs Society
excited made this definitive move
TP: Firefighters are offering free thermal-imaging services, came out of work done in "Cool Nbrhds" so if interested, go to the Cool Nbrhds' website and have your house thermal-imaged
interesting procedure; get idea how house leaks or not, and some of the energy efficiency pieces to instigate to make your house better and reduce your carbon footprint
the other big piece; a ton of work done on the Lions' Gate Sewage Treatment Plant; excellent article in the NSh News
bit of report but will defer b/c will be on our next discussion; something that we have to do; meet mandatory federal reqmts; Canada-wide strategy
we're getting close to the preferred design
around the Metro Bd table, most mayors feel that's fine but no way we can move forward unless we have shared funding with both the prov and the feds since this is their regulations driving an incredibly signif piece of infrastructure that will hv huge long-term effects on the NSh and, quite frankly, all of Metro
do want to thank Mayor Mussato of CNV, he's the chair of the utilities cmte and he's bn working tremendously hard, lobbying all levels of govt and keeping this process on line; he's really done a super champion job getting us to this stage. Thank him for his efforts for NSh and all this region
Sop: last week, NSEMO, Earthquake Preparedness Day, involved 750K ppl throughout the prov at a certain time: drop, cover, and hold
including at Ridgeway School in NV where I was with the Attorney-General and others, and we all went through the process
might happen one daynot going to have you duck under today, Mayor Smith, but you know the process
Mayor: don't think I'd fit under!
LAUGHTER
Sop: the Att-Gen said she'd like to meet you, so I'll give you that.again, further to Cclr Panz, the NSh Ccls met on the proposal of the final stages of design of the sewer plant in NV
good process; one of the best I've seen in a long time
couple of days later we met at Norgate for the public to speak
their eyes got glazed over cuz a lot of repeated process
what I saw was an effort to meet all concerns, and being close to the Norgate area....
Cclr Panz and I at Ccl of Ccls at the PNE on Sat and went through the same process
talk on the incineration and, Mayor Smith, get this, for the first time I'm going to ease up my attitude toward Metro
they presented a financial picture for the future; going to look at certain priorities in relationship to performance reviews -- similar to what we've been doing in WV for quite some time, I might add
I was quite pleased. A new CFO, new CAO, and they were listening
to somebody, must have been you, Cclr Lewis, b/c you know, I've had a bug there for years and it just seemed to be ever-growing and out of control and now, give a lot of credit to the new CAO, Carol Mason, think she's done an admirable job moving along
Mayor: nice to hear those comments about Metro finally taking some positive steps to take control of their org
NG: two items
update on Invasive Plants WG; working hard for you, meeting once ev two weeks since last Feb; on our way to draft our report
hoping to wrap that up with some public input by end of year and bring it back in Jan with final report
Awards night is next Monday at this hour; spin off from the Academy Awards is the WVM Awards; you can watch it live at home or if you have a ticket for a seat, you can join us here next week and the results will be revealed
ML: want to do something a little bit diff this evening.
We cd talk about the cell phone tower mtg, but I want to really talk about the level of service ppl get in this District, and I'm going to relate a first-hand experience
The Friday before Thanksgiving at 9 o'clock, putting one of my chn to bed and I hear this odd sound in the backyard, thought it was my sump pump
saw a waterfall of water coming from MDr; an 8" watermain had burst
in about 20min there was about 6 to 8" of water in my yard, my yard's flat; covered the whole yard, cd hv launched a boat; nbr's yard was flooded
flooded across the lane to the nbr south of me, filled their swimming pool and poured their swimming pool into their basement
wanted to relate the responsiveness of the District -- it was absolutely excellent
by 10:30 the water had been shut off; the fellows had come out; they worked all night to repair the leak; the Fire Dept attended, helped my wife and I [sic] move furniture out of our sunken living room to the dining room before it was all ruined
since then the Dist has gone to exactly the extent that I'd hoped they wd to remediate the situationand I just think it's an absolutely wonderful example of the M responding to a situation like this
emergency preparedness and thermal-imaging both came to my mind b/c certainly there's no way you cd thermal-image my house this week
I really do think ppl need to understand; long weekend and ppl came out and performed their job function in a professional and compassionate caring way
I wanted to thank Director Fung and his staff, and Chief Cook and the Fire Dept team that came out to the house and the nbrhd
they really made a huge diff to myself [sic] and my four or five impacted nbrs that evening
tyvm
I hope citizens realize that it's there for them when they need it.
Mayor: tyvm; Mr Fung be sure to pass on to staff involved and Chief Cook
RF: yes, I will; the three staff involved were Joe Wrench, Keith Prunkle, and Chris Schimpl from the Water Utilities Dept{names kindly supplied by RF}
Mayor: funny how often it happens; when our citizens interact with our staff in a situation like that how impressed they are with the earnestness and the sincerity of our staff in providing service, so it's -- ppl can complain but when you need them, staff are there; good to know
[~7:17] ML: great work by staff.....
Mayor: mtg had at the Hollyburn Country Club; billed as the three amigos; NSh mayors at a Speakers' Series
fortunately didn't have to get dressed up in Mexican costumes but v interesting b/c the two NV mayors put on lengthy slide show presentations of the current and projected devts in their [municipalities]
needless to say, I wasn't able to put on the same slideshow, b/c in WV it's a slow and steady approach we take to devt so we really didn't have enough to put a slideshow together
it made me think
The City of NV in particular is really trying to turn their city into a duplicate of the West End
The West End is right beside Stanley Park so there's recreational activities for those residents whereas the CNV and to a lesser extent the DNV wch is proposing three new town centres (towers?), one of wch is at Capilano and Marine wch is going to have a dramatic impact on the bridge and on our cmnty
those citizens are going to be using the parks and beaches, and the facilities in WVsomething our Dir/Planning, needs to work, shd keep in touch, with the counterparts in the two NVs b/c it's going to put real pressure on our infrastructure
as all these new citizens of the two NVs come over to our parks, use our excellent new facilities
come to John Lawson park; pressure on parking facilitiesalso needs to be said we have Capilano River, three bridges across; NV only has Seymour and Lynn; same thing, only limited crossings there
so getting across the NSh with this increase in growth and devt, increasingly difficult
b/c we have two bridges; haven't had a new one for 60 yearseast-west connections getting really congested; can see late afternoon if you try to go over the Second Narrows or the Frist Narrows
these new devts in NV really going to have an impact in our cmnty
and it's something that our Planning staff need to keep on top of b/c it's going to put a lot of heat on our infrastructure
6. Upper Lands Study Review Working Group Interim Report
PowerPoint presentation to be provided. Upper Lands Study Review Presentation (On-Table)
Ashley Baumann, co chairour mandate, review.....
our study area 6,265 acres; south xxx east cap watershed, north SLIDE v large mandate
WG put in countless hours; first mtg in Dec; got started at beginning of calendar year
Mike and Alan here; Cclr Panz
as a newer resident, background appreciated; same, staff
small groups come back, report, and we decide; some workshops
{those are some of the closed sessions under debate; no notice, public not allowed}
big site, explored parts of it; ... public [7:27]
working with District for a communications strategy; all of this is on our webpage
workplan; broken into phases; engaged group of public citizens; form available off our WG page
group has been reviewing all the info; gap analysis; site visits (SLIDE)stewardship input group, public input in June; stakeholder group, cabin owners; Cmnty Day, surveypublic stakeholders who attend our mtgs and provide great ?feedback?[7:30]
consultant Catherine Berris
{update: hired in July and sold her company in August}
dig down another thing pop up, big
needs a blueprint; public confusion what this land mass is and who owns what, doesn't M own it all, doesn't BPP own it all
education for fall to receive best feedback
Key Considerations To Date SLIDE
cabin owners, happy about ten years but some anxiety about future
hiking, mtn-hiking; in July three-hr hike and not seen another person
Next steps: done a lot of xxxzz June [7:34]
needs -- what Ccl needs then fall 2014
{interesting timing since BPP wants to devp land about 1200ft -- recommend that and campaign on that; sure to get donations!}
Mayor: questions?
My, you seem to have done such a job no one has any questions
Sop: two concerns have always been
imperative protect xxx water [7:35]; second: devt above the 1200ft level
hope through framework, be able
AB: both have been taken into consideration
Mayor: am sure Cclr Panz will thank xxx
v fortunate we have the quality of ppl on that WG
look back and give thanks to 2013 and 2014
with thanks???
CC: can't reiterate enough how complicated a task this WG has
most have a well-definedCcl set up a v difficult task -- many disparate users -- govtal, utilities, owners, give us advice in all areas
the time taken is understandable
public shd become engaged; how complicated the task is; v factors, difficult
really the WG mbrs who have to do the work; wonderful to see
this is a really challenging, challenging mandate
TP: I can't think of a better group to take this on xxx big picture stuff [7:39] increases quality of life
you know how I feel about WGs -- you're doing tremendous job want to keep the wind in your sails
tyvm for your report tonight
come before us again
Mayor: tyvm
MOTION: THAT the Upper Lands Study Review WG Interim Report presentation be received for information.
[7:40] Cclr Booth recused herself
7. Proposed Development of the 1300 Block Marine Drive - Proposed Bylaws and Development Permit
Schedule B to Appendix M
Sokol: turn over to Andrew Browne
Browne: last here in June ... CAC, wch we did
DRC recommended proj, identified details wch hv bn done; responded to their comments, appreciated
Applicant did find ofc space
SLIDE "What's changed" [7:43]
slight increase of x ft for ofc
a new RoW proposed by Planning Engg for Bellevue -- parking, cycling
$11.3M
phasing; a few renderings -- this SLIDE is looking due westthis is ofc and retail space on MDr, this is 14th and Marine; this is south side
SLIDE Next Step
Public info mtgs WV Cmnty Ctr mtgs were well-attended
Nov 7th/9th? 14 or 21?
mbr of Burgess Cawley to speak on CAC if you wish
Gabrielle: past prez of Ch of Commerce; strong in support....our advocacy cmte evaluates separately and brought forth support, approved by Chamber
not role of Chamber re design, etc
will contribute to health of biz; positive local economic impact; add vitality
devt will act as a gateway...., new gathering places; change to festival street, 92 parking stalls, hope not take away what we have
conforms to policies, revitalization; new mixed use, Chamber strongly supports
Greg Stevens: Upper Lands Study was excellent and Cclr Panz xxxx[7:50]
note from Urbanics and Coriolis
faces a challenge, fragmented nature of the land; some landlords not able to xxx&&& [7:51]Grosv answers that question
in Urbanics report, answers Grosv mentioned as a major catalyst; integrate Ambleside Park; continuity (now lacking in Amb area)
add'l residential units will add to consumer base; will shift demographics to younger
in immediate area now has higher age and lower income
rendering looked amazing
Chris Poulter: reiterate my support; moving in the right direction
hope the first of many that will totally revitalize Amb; do support
Stephanie Laporta: v in favour of this proj; Grosv has gone out of its way; radically changed the devt; long overdue
slow and steady Ccl; we have a forward-looking Ccl -- thank you for that
Peter Schofield: support; v exciting, live in Amb, looking fwd; co-chair of strategic plan transp grpimpressed with attention to xxx[7:56] xxx unf nothing about cycling
in fact this is a hub of six cycling networks so v imp and attn needs to be paid to it
heard reconfig of traffic flow in area of 1300 Bellevue removal of 30+, CAC put parking underground
why not a separated bike lane? -- 13th, why not on 14th? opp to improve
Melinda Slater: [text supplied]
We have been told that community consultation indicates a range of opinions are held (on this devt) and that no one position stands in clear majority. However the Staff report that came to this conclusion did not take into account ADRA’s petition, which has over 1600 signatures requesting a smaller scale devt. This is but one in a number of serious flaws with the consultation process.
Council recently approved coach houses based on community feedback that consisted of 124 questionnaires, yet ADRA's petition with over 1600 signatures has been discounted. Is this not valid feedback? If you are not willing to give substance or respond in a meaningful way to the wishes of such a significant number of taxpayers then what was the point of this exhausting public consultation process?
The people who signed this petition requested the maximum height for this devt be no more than 4 storeys. This is not unreasonable. In fact, it is in line with the District’s own policies (BF-B 5) which specifically designates the area north of Esquimalt between 13th and 19th Street for high rises and also states there will be no expansion of the boundaries of the Ambleside Apartment Area to extend the high density, high rise development area. However the Sept 23 Council Report flies in the face of this policy stating the proposed buildings are not inconsistent with existing building heights present throughout Ambleside; citing numerous apartment towers.
The justification for exempting three sites from the OCP as described in the Ambleside Village Centre Strategy was so a building of SIMILAR square footage might be modified or re-arranged to produce a more attractive building and reduce the impact on views. However the OCP policy (BF-C 4) that resulted from this strategy refers to “enhanced view corridors. There is a big difference between reducing the impact on views and “enhancing view corridors.
The intent of the strategy was clear to those who took the time to create it and to those who relied on it to provide some assurance about devt expectations. It is wrong to misrepresent this. Council has a duty to recognize this and honour the spirit and intent of the rationale for creating the Special Sites.
The people who signed this petition are not stupid. They know the proposed high density; mainly residential development is not of similar square footage to requirements outlined in the OCP; and they certainly don’t believe it has reduced the impact on views. They are also not interested in replacing existing views with “view corridors.
Council’s direction to reduce the height of the development by 30 feet does not come close to the height we’ve asked for, nor does it comply with the Village Centre Strategy’s rationale. In fact the Developers revision is not really a reduction of 30 feet; rather it’s a reduction of 18 feet from one building and 17 from the other. We are told the proposed buildings are now six and seven storeys, but this is misleading. The actual building heights at 80.5 and 70 feet equates to 8 and 7 stories in conventional terms.
These are just a few examples where the credibility of this process has been undermined.
It’s not good enough to site a process as "sufficient" when it is inherently flawed. This needs to be addressed before Council can in good conscience give their endorsement.
Scenery Slater: [text supplied]
We deserve better.The 1300 property is some of the most desirable in North America. So if you are planning on selling off this irreplaceable and escalating community asset don’t you think we should at least get a development that doesn’t divide our community and leave so many people with hard feelings?
When else will you have an opportunity where the overwhelming majority of residents wish to see a property developed? The fact that the proposal has not been able to secure a clear majority of citizens’ support should tell you that something is very wrong here.
There are many other aspects that should cause you grave concern including:
The fact that elements of the OCP have been ignored.
That initial concerns of the design review committee went unaddressed.
That the public had no real input on density (and hence height) because of at least THREE factors:
1) That an unelected advisory committee pre-determined a minimum density well above what is prescribed in the OCP; and
2) That this minimum density was integrated into the property sale agreement; and
3) That the developer indicated from the earliest meetings they had no plans to develop on a more modest scale.
Yes, we’ve had “consultation, however these and other factors have completely undermined the validity of it.
The public has an expectation that “consultation should not just mean voicing ideas but include actually responding to and addressing concerns with some facts & logic.
What actual criteria was used to determine that this proposal is considered “similar in size to height and density maximums in the OCP?
What actual criteria [were] used to make the nominal height reduction from the original proposal?
For the life of me, I can`t figure out what formula was used.
How much money has been spent on this to date?
My letter asking this question, received by Council in March remains unanswered.
If this process is sound, Council should be able to readily answer these questions.
If this process is sound we should be reviewing a proposal that a clear majority of the community is supporting.
I suggest that we ought not to be pressing forward. We need to back up here. This public asset is too valuable. We need to repair the gaps in this process and ensure that consultation is actually meaningful.
Please, Council, have the courage to do so.
If you think stopping to make corrections isn’t fair to the developer, I ask you, is proceeding in these circumstances fair to the taxpayer?
Barry Hall: Caulfeild, grew up in Amb
fully endorse Melinda and Scenery; excellent job of researchingx?
l focus on much narrower
Oct 13 in Outlook Mayor's comment on srs' devt on Keith Rd and TWay -- hasn't the right to negatively affect ppl's home values, commend
then I began to think of 1300 and their .... to date; more than OCP intended
substantially changed
ev resident big investment
investment view of ocean higher value than xxx; neg Smith not .... do that [8:08]
benefit for commercial
Ccl decide whose net worth increase or decrease
Ccl wd be doing just that
needs more work; not pit residential against comm interest
exciting but compatible one entre???
John Cave: 65 years; have storexxx
massive traffic; has to be looked at
in favour of proposal; not taking any more sightlines than I've lost over the years
Mark Ballard: two points
moving into 1243 Duchess so I'll lose a bit of view too
happy to do that for the betterment of the cmnty
I don't believe prop values will go down, might be short-lived if at all b/c of excitement whole area will go up
if we only go to four storeys we're going to get a v good devt as we have at 17th & MDr
TD Bank at base, two or three storeys of residential and it's an absolutely fantastic devt
I've bought and sold in there, it's incredible but ppl don't congregate there
important part of what we want in Amb
you'll have a fantastic bldg, retail, comm space but you won't have anything for the cmnty
you have to give that devpr that extra floor so he's going to build something for us
we need this in Ambleside; don't want a beautiful bldg, want a place the cmnty can own and come to
CR: C... R..., editor of West Van Matters
I'm sure this is going to be a really beautiful bldg and I think we're all excited about it, and it is a great opportunity.
I have two points.
One: I was a little confused about it, and I think it was Cclr Cameron who at a ccl mtg suggested that the bldg be lowered by -- I don't know -- 30 or 40ft, and that was passed and then when it came back, as someone said earlier, it was only lowered 17ft on one bldg and 18 on the other, so I'm a little confused about the process on what happens if you pass a motion and then it doesn't happen
(v important to note that Cclr Cam did the actual calcs and pointed out that it wasn't lowered 30ft, the Ccl motion, but only 5 or 6ft! No repercussions. So devprs can ignore Ccl's wishes with impunity? and no one complains or points it out or insists devprs do what Ccl states???}
but I really wanted to address something more important
I'm sure what's going to come out of there will, we'll all work together and get something beautiful and a great gateway to Amb
but several cclrs -- am sure the sale wd not go ahead unless both parties agreed...
I'd like to tell you a little bit about the backgroundWhen 320 TWay was available, there was a lot of controversy again but it ended up, when somebody thought it was a done deal, having a referendum
The referendum passed from TWay to HBay that that prop wd be leased, and so since someone on this Ccl, at least one if not two ppl have said that TWay was sold, that's not true; it was leased.
Also, Wetmore was leased, and so a lot of ppl feel that we shdn't sell our land assets, our heritage, for a bldg that's going to deteriorate, or if you're going to sell our land then we shd buy other land so I hope you will look at thatIs there anyone who still believes that 320 TWay and Wetmore were not leased?
{Pause to see}Mayor: we don't need to answer; it's not a question and answer session
CR: No, but I wd like to make sure that that view at least one cclr commented at Ccl will be out of ppl's minds [and] know it was all leased
So, I'm sure that you'll address that, I'm sure it will be beautiful
I do want to know what the process is if you pass something and it doesn't come through
I do hope there will be more consultation so that there will be more positive vibes
There are lots of positive things about the devt, but I think we shd try for more
to have a 1600-name petition against 124 questionnaires does seem to be a little strange
tyvm
Cliff DuFresne: spoken before xxx
big house built in front of mine -- wonder where all of you and they were when I lost my view; it's a fact of life in WV
{the essential point is whether or not the new bldg abides by the OCP or not; if it does, expected not a surprise}
if you're not on the water you're going to lose your view some day; it just happensif restricted to four storeys and still build PSB, your taxes are going up
we'll all be affected negatively; we'll all be unhappythird: I challenge there's that much of a negative attitude to this whole proj
been portrayed cmnty is split; I don't buy that. I think there's more support than let on by those ppl who've spoken before me
you need take into that into account; don't just react to the loud neg voices that come to these mtgs; a lot of ppl I talk to
hope it goes ahead
(can't help thinking what about the loud voices in favour...}
Keith Pople: hv spoken many times on this proj
I'm in opposition to the mass of the project that's being considered
I think everybody wants to have devt down there, and I see up in Edgemont Village that the same ppl that are proposing to put up seven- and eight-storey bldgs in Amb are also willing to put up four-storeys in a wonderful Edgemont Shopping Ctr, and it's receiving an awful lot of support there.
I was also one of the mainstays collecting 1600 [signatures re the petition]; I've spoken to 100s of ppl out in the cmnty, and I know how those 100s of ppl feel. They don't want seven- and eight-storeys high bldgs there -- it's totally out of context with the kind of bldgs we have in WV, and it's totally out of context with some of the sensitive cmnties on the coast of NAm that put up structures.
For example, one of the most beautiful areas in NAm, I think, is DelMar. They limit their bldgs to two storeys. Carmel is much the same. We don't need eight storeys down there.
So, I wd ask all the cclrs, before they make a decision on this to stand on Keith Rd at 13th and look at the Police Stn. It's two storeys high and it's set back about 50ft from the sidewalk. This bldg is going to start off right at the edge of the sidewalk, granted it will be stepped, but it's going to be three or four times as high as the Police Station is right there. So you look up at the Police Stn and up and up and up, and how much sky you're going to be blocking off with that structure, and, to me, it's just unnecessary and undesirable.
tyvm
Chuck Walker: wasn't going to speak tonight
25 yrs revitalization, xxx
Sop knows; on cmtes, didn't have white hair then
CW: ppl talk but don't walkwe have 500 ppl working in our bldg;
{wonder if I heard correctly; bottom floor is retail, then two floors of offices -- 500? pretty cosy!}
without our ppl what wd be going on down there
down in Calif, they've got more land
if bd of directors lease?
Carolanne, God love you, where were you?
{I answer this at PQP}
don't let it get away; no doubt I'll be talking to you again in the future
Ashley Baumann (co-chair of Upper Lands WG): live in Eagle Hbr
vibrancy is good
we are losing young families
John Lawson Pk has put some vibrancy; that structure, wd be proud to have in my cmnty
a lot of pride in our public bldgs, cmnty ctr, etc
my day job: director of four devt &&&& [8:21] @@@@
density not a bad thing
not going to speak on public process
great step forward
Mayor: ask for last time, anyone else? no one?
MOTION:
THAT opportunities for consultation on a proposed OCP amendment, with persons, organizations, and authorities, as outlined in the report from the Sr Cmnty Planner dated Sept 23, be endorsed as sufficient consultation for the purposes of Section 879 of the LGA;
THAT proposed “OCP Bylaw No. 4360, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 4768, 2013 be read a first time;
Sop: enough consultation
Act?&&&
Mayor?: Cclr Lewis anything to add?
CC: we have nine motions on this item
the ones I want to speak to are proposed OCP bylaw amendmt; zoning amendmt 1st time -- the rest road closures, etc less controversial
how ... speak ...
Sop: PH
CC: in favour of PH; open mind; believe height still too much
Cclr G and I lost that fight
better compromise is av; better balance
asked to reduce by 30ft what we now see is 14.5ft and 13.ft xxx &&&
less than half what Ccl asked them to do!
overriders; [even] further reduced by those bump-ups
so peak ht reduced [only] by about 5ft
98 units -- less {fewer} than [before]
wd like to see more units not less [fewer]
revit mitigated by deleterious effect of traffic
[only] living in part of year; still not had that answer
shows reduction 109 stalls to 92 so loss of 19
shd be for public parking, but we're losing -- wd like to see number of parking stalls retained
xxx; what proponent has done is to take from public to private -- benefit to devpr, detriment of public
festival street -- 14th St Farmers Mkt???
22.5 ft now 18 to 20ft so a loss of 6ft
not end of the world but reduces the public space
need to run a proper public market
now inclusion of ofc space, 2400 flex space and xxx [8:37] -- pittance ofc space
xxx down to 33Ksf, taken ofc out of the retail
not huge, not going to revitalize Amb; small get number 200K residential 33K of retail so primarily residential; primarily food and xxx; so going to get more than what we have; better quality &&&
to Mr Ballard's 'congregation', will they gather there? depends
better restaurant?
putting more residents where we don't need residents
want to hear what the public thinks
NG: won't repeat what Cclr C said; I agree with most of his concerns
we're debating second part of motion but will make main spiel now
all of the discussion, public disc, mtgs, bringing us to majority of Ccl agrees that say, good enough to go out to a PH
my understanding is that up to this point heard from public but not decided; supposed to be keeping an open mind; PH
bad news, some of you might want to come back to the PH
can't have PH until we have first reading
that's why all these options here
all debate brought us to this point and we have the PH to go, in case anyone is as confused as I was to this point
Mayor: we all have an open mind
don't think there's been a xxx more than this one -- years, open houses, charettes, applicant and architect made countless changes, improvement
continuing to walk down the path; no one shd hv the impression rushed, as Mr Walker said
I do believe don't have right neg but don't believe this neg
if we don't do something in Amb, we're going to xxx[8:38]
need
not this size
need to
Amb is dying, need to do something about it
this is a public asset at 1300blk, so obliged to get maximum value
exhaustively have appraisals
blue-ribbon devprs all say, you shd not sell this site unless the density
arrogant to ignore professional
{except that there are several professional opinions, plus must consider not just money (up front but if for a bldg that will need to be replaced and land's been sold then what?) but the long-term value of land/assets.}
we're going to allow a two- or three-storey; provide less xxx
cd go on and on about this proj; been years and years and years, four, I've been on
to hear ev had opp to comment
continuous improvement; this vastly superior now to what it was
Mr Cheng, effort
Sop [8:41] moved:
THAT proposed “OCP Bylaw No. ..., Amendmt Bylaw No. ... has been considered in conjunction with the District’s
financial plan and the regional waste management plan;
{need help with verb tense. Strange. Can't say 'has been' b/c that's a statement, no? Isn't it recommending that the OCP amendment be considered in conjunction? or if past tense, recommending the OCP Amendmt will have been considered?}
THAT proposed “Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 4767, 2013 be read a first time;
CC: thx; read
adequately describes what contrib shd be making
thank Ms Cawley for showing her math
Sop: support of nature of amenities
one of my concerns: prop used as a staging area, may or may not do something with that
yet proponent wd be using it
allotment $250K, tennis courts why have to bring it up to par
amenities in 33 and cents
Sokol: this sets the level of the CAC as things stand now
if at a future date, shd proj be approved; Grosv has the need to use this
how to be used and how restored, sep from the CAC
CC: realize a later date
but what portion out of the CACs wd be
about parking under the courts; what are those costs?
see a lump sum of money -- too early
Mayor: too early
parking???
Sop: look to Grosv to restore courts and backsplash
Sokol: all wd be subj to neg and be brought back
Sop: why not at this time?
$1M -- is that a fair amt?
Sokol: the $250K is a credit for the CAC to pay for the entire row of 13th [?]
Mayor: if tennis courts used for something other than tennis courts, be brought back to Ccl
Sop: a portion of Bellevue Ave appears in Schedule A
explain what happens to that land after sale if go through
Sokol: that plan will be dedicated to DWV so RoW in public ownership
Sop: it's already public domain
Sokol: it's public domain but being sold, then will be dedicated back to DWV
Sop: tyvm
{changed original date of 14th in recommended motion to a week later} PH Nov 21st
move THAT proposed “Phased Devt Agreement Authorization Bylaw xxx be read a first time; and
THAT proposed “OCP ... Amendment Bylaw ..., proposed Zoning Bylaw ... Amendment Bylaw ..., and proposed “Phased Devt Agrmt Auth Bylaw ... be presented at a Public Hearing scheduled for November 21, 2013 at 6pm in the Main Theatre of the Kay Meek Centre located at 1700 Mathers Ave..., and that the MClk give statutory notice of the scheduled PH which shall include notice of the PH to the owners and any tenants in occupation of all parcels of land as shown in the “Proposed Notification Area in Appendix F to the report dated September 23, 2013 re Proposed Devt of the 1300 Blk Marine Dr Proposed Bylaws and Devt Permit;
ML: if anticipating a large turnout, is this the right venue?
if same as at the Safeway Devt, srs' ctr, wd exceed capacity of bldg
Sokol: been told by MClk with chairs we can accommodate 200, same as Srs' Ctr and here we have microphones etc
KMC 500 ppl
Sop moved: THAT proposed “Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw .... be read a first time;
Sop changed to Nov 21st moved:
THAT staff be authorized to issue statutory notices of proposed “Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw ... and to set Thursday, November 21, 2013 as the deadline for written and oral submissions; and,
and moved:
THAT proposed Devt Permit be presented at a Public Mtg scheduled for Nov 21 at 6pm in the Main Theatre of KMC, to be held concurrently with the PH scheduled for November 21 at 6pm ... KMC, and that the MClk give notice of the scheduled Public Mtg which shall include notice of the Public Mtg to the owners and any tenants in occupation of all parcels of land as shown in the “Proposed Notification Area in Appendix F to the report dated Sept 23 re Proposed Devt of the 1300Blk Marine Proposed Bylaws and Devt Permit.
{Many left; Ccl Booth absent during this item and voting}
[8:55]
8. Public Safety Building: Recommended Exterior Facade and Landscape Design -- Appendix 1
staff: been a long time [background]; architect here who will be going forward with the design
XX: thank you, John
Grant, landscape architect here as well
apologize; too many images here; recognize importance
as John mentioned, extensive public consultation
Fire, a lot of vehicles, post-disaster facility
substantial changes, good suggestions from DRCfound base material -- imp thing changed, [8:59] entrance ? &&&
stronger public presence, strong formal statement
SLIDE view from 16th
SLIDE: materials, palette ..... cladding.... colour tie bldgs together
greater sense of the atrium; bird's eye view; entry from north where parking; [full descriptions with many slldes]
turn it over to Grant about landscape
Grant: SLIDES (with descriptions, explanations)
complies with Amb guidelines/character; street furniture; dbl row of trees on 17th St; planters
demonstration rain garden; pine trees deemed hazardous
green roof system; sustainability goals ... rain garden SLIDES
Mayor: thank you; one person to speak, Carolanne Reynolds
{CR at the back of the room vigorously shaking her head "no"}
oh, PQP, thought it was PSB. Cclr Lewis.
ML: lengthy, shall I just move "as read'?
been before Ccl many times over months; be useful to summarize
John Wong: public consultation was to massing in general; then as to what's best positioning
key concern about the envmt
met with residents at 747 17th St; have a cmte; discussions ongoing; improvements to envmt; concern during construction; discussions with Fulton ppl as well; not too many concerns except for operation and parking
ML: so fair to say concern operational.
Sop: will say gingerly -- as we're going fwd with this plan, movements re regional policing; overseeing some changes; things a cmte didn't like; this is a civic proj vs a private
before we venture off to spend $36M, we'd better get it right
when I look at the size now, see something too large for the site
have a step back for a month or so, work with Planning and see if you can meet some of the Design Cmte's...not a zxxx??? Mr Wong
just that we shd make sure right size, right fit
Surrey's going to be building a v large RCMP bldg
xxx wd we be prepared if share with NV?
CC: being asked to approve the exterior as Sop said, xxx
I'm not a design professional but we have a cmte, the DRC is composed of design professionals; Cclr Sop and I are the ccl liaisons and we've attended all the mtgs
to this point been critical of the proj
troubled by the design team's proposal and the DRC feedback
a brief comment: not proceeding along the lines we'd hoped; xxx wd not accept massing, little willingness [9:21]
waited for a superb .... does not do it justice
quality of presentation not up to mark
facing west, not
frustration with the presenters, cmte feels not trusted, unheard
now we have the response to some of the comments of the DRC
I can't arbitrate between the two sides but am troubled divide
basically DRC as shd not rush
need more dialogue between DRC and the design team
wd hv expected changes after last DRC mtg, wd hv gone back to them and addressed
not able to support this motion
ask Mr Sokol, Dir/Planning how we might spend more time with greater dialogue and a design that has/more universal support
Sokol: can't say that I have an ideal process I can lay out at this moment
the DRC is the body appointed to advise the Ccl
DRC probably reviews 15 projs a year
this is one for $36M and opp (ours) to get it right
maybe sit down and discuss in more detail
maybe have Ccl, DRC, and design team sitting together
NG: I was going to say and guess will still say
I didn't see the public consultation part wch I understood was going to happen in a robust manner
Mr Wong says the public consulted lived close, in the area
I'd assumed the general public
massing, then internal details, and now chance the outside
and I'm not really clear -- maybe no one's interested thought all sorts of feedback; saw those bollards, hoped public wd agree with me
wd like to see bigger public consultation
BL: staff have considered option to cycle through public and DRC and on that basis wd recommend soln
review, disc with user groups xxx [9:29] back end of Oct
cycle back through DRC and public
Mayor: so you're suggesting Ccl may want to table this motion and make another?
BL: yes
MB: I read the minutes too from the DRC and noted concerns
staff have responded to 13 and have enhanced the design
pushback a good thing, a better design
am concerned about this gulf -- appointed and support them
support going back to DRC
the massing has been chosen and does make sense for this site[9:31] more &&&&
recognition by the DRC that we're not going back to the wrap-around version and go fwd in a constructive way
see really nice features but do want to reconcile the two
if opp for more public comment, okay
big investment
has to be some acknowledgement not going back to wrap-around version (DRC seems to favour)
Mayor: motion
CC: motion to table
ML: simpler just to introduce third option, defeat it, and another motion
MClk: either
Mayor: against defeat b/c a slap in the face; table, then can come back
Sop {mic probs again}: how does this work? the light's flashing green ... she spoke xxx
Mayor: --
Sop: I have my light now
this is not discrediting Mr Wong and Mr Chan, this is saying before we move to big expenditure
Mayor: so you're not in favour of tabling
Sop: well I want to know what the tabling motion is
Mayor: it's to table this motion...
Tabling motion passed
Mayor: the motion?
BL: read
CC: add further dialogue
{can't hear}
Mayor: suggest put a date on this; we have a date?
SSch: Mr Leigh has the wording
Mayor: re wording? &&&&[9:38]
Mark Chan: we hv some wording may want to consider
Sop: hold on a minute here, I've got a red light
Mayor: let's not debate the sound system
Sop: go through all these processes; you're including the DRC
MC: yes, xxx library, cmnty ctr, srs' ctr; then ask for consideration of the new design
NG: part I still see missing is feedback from the Planning Dept
Mayor: think that's understood
NG: not been the case
MC: we'll report back to Ccl with the main s??? and include Planning Dept
Mayor: thanks to Mr Chan, Mr Wong, xxx
..MOTION: THAT the “recommended exterior façade and landscape design for the PSB with features including those set out below (and as set out in Appendix 1 to the report dated Oct 3), be approved as the basis for the detailed working drawings and the final design for the PSB:
o “Base of the bldg to be treated with the concept of a garden wall, a warm grey masonry cladding material. The north facing wall of the base to be clad with masonry to mimic the exteriors of the existing MHall building;
o "Body of the bldg to be comprised of a combination of ribbon glazing treatment and simple, flush, white and light coloured metal panels;
o Opportunities for bldg identification fire logo on the apparatus bay, and police logo on the police stair at the SE corner
o Wood to be used as an exposed structural element in particular in the Atrium as well as the Fire Hall Truck Bays;
o Paving patterns of the plaza and fire truck apron which work with the new Ambleside Streetscape Standards;
o Removal of poor conditioned existing trees along the north edge of the site and relocating two existing memorial trees;
o Central plaza area designed to accommodate small scale rain gardens, opportunities for public art plinths, and to support varied civic programming;
o Landscape at the north side of Esquimalt Avenue to feature climbing vines and ornamental planting;
o Landscape at the E side of the bldg to feature a large rain garden designed to filter the run-off water from the N parking lot; and
o An extensive green roof on the main building roof.
TABLED [9:41]
9. Fire Protection/Emergency Response Bylaw ..., Amendmt Bylaw No. 4758, 2013 (proposed updates)
Cook: personal privilege thank Cclr Lewis for will pass on
Forster &&? position has been removed and will be the Chief
the xxx ASSTT will be xxx the maj of the other changes are housekeeping fees and charges updated annually, done by Mr Koke
standard language now by Finance and in our bylaw section clarifies owner while work being done on system -- to reduce false alarms
new section on permits -- issuance of or revocation of
MB: ... amendments hv bn from other Ms; any &&&Ans: 13 Ms adopted; fees and charges compared across BC Some
MB: more around the language, enforceability, in Correspondence; been by a lawyer?Cook: not sure wch sections
MB: 2.5 and 2.8, those are new
paying for equipment damaged and another around growth of combustible and waste or rubbish
Cook: don't normally charge ppl with damage from normal use;
? waste
Cook: when I believe good chance things piled up against the home, around the yard and nbrgot it cleaned up with designationcourts have ruled in favour of that
MB: typo on p 5 Dec 3?
Cook: formatting error
Sop: large number of tanks; Fire Dept issues a permit and then suggests scanning
really no protection of publicafter they come to you, prob in the ground, does this [hands up], call
sometimes contractingshd Fire Dept be in that biz?
Cook: inventory of oil tanks in the '80s; made a list; since that time, issued a permit system; homeowners -- required under buying and selling of real estate has to say
if potential purchaser comes in tell them or agentmake sure treated properly if contaminated soil
recomm professional to look after proj, hire tank removal contractor separately
have no control over all of the contractors
use a professional to guide that process
Sop: so District be a checkpoint so no resident see a whopping bill
Cook: approp to play that role
if missed something and gave advice claims, Dist wd be on the claim
MOTION: “Fire Protection/Emergency Response Amendment Bylaw ... be read a first, second, and third time.
[9:52]
9 Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4766, 2013 (proposed permissive tax exemptions for the 2014 taxation year)
Mayor: Consent agenda -- no, Tax Exemption
MK/CFO: have a list xxx on back of schools and churches
CC made motion: THAT “Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4766, 2013 be read a first, second, and third time.
Mayor: before we get to Consent Agenda
HAF getting better ev year
see Christie and staff here
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
11. Consent Agenda Items
The following Consent Agenda items may be considered for approval in one motion, or considered separately, or items may be excluded for debate.
11.1. 2013 Harmony Arts Festival (File: 3016-06) Appendix C Appendix D
RECOMMENDED:THAT the report dated October 2, 2013 be received for information.
11.2. North Shore Child and Family Friendliness Survey (File: 3120-01)
RECOMMENDED: THAT the report from the Manager of Community Development, Youth and Families, titled North Shore Child and Family Friendliness Survey’ be received for information.
11.3. Correspondence List (File: 0120-24)(click here to view correspondence packages)
RECOMMENDED:THAT the correspondence list be received for information.
> Council Correspondence Update to September 27, 2013 (up to 12:00 Noon)
Referred for Action
(1) D. Derreth, undated, regarding Noise Concerns
(Referred to Director of Lands, Bylaws, First Nations and Legal Affairs for consideration and response)
(2) R. Wesley, Sept 20, 2013, regarding “SIDEWALK CONDITION 2400 BLOCK MARINE DRIVE DUNDARAVE (Referred to Director of Engineering and Transportation for consideration and response)
(3) G. Askew, September 22, 2013, regarding “Town Meeting October 2nd, 2013
(Referred to Acting Chief Administrative Officer for consideration and response)
(4) Cell Towers Action Grp, Sept 26, re “Cell Towers Rogers announcing wireless internet in vehicles so is this what the towers are for?
(Referred to Acting Chief Administrative Officer for consideration and response)
(5) R. Davenport, September 27, 2013, regarding “Driveway at 5759-5747 Marine Drive (revised)
(Referred to Director of Engineering and Transportation for consideration and response)
(6) N. Anderson, September 27, 2013, regarding “Garbage pick up days.
(Referred to Director of Engineering and Transportation for consideration and response)
Received for Information
(7) Metro Vancouver, September 19, 2013, re “Board Report on “Paying for Our Cities Regional Sustainability Dialogue
(8) Metro Vancouver, September 19, 2013, re “Board Report on “Shaping Regional Prosperity and Competitiveness
(9) H. Sproule, September 21, 2013, regarding “Proposed Art Centre on 1600 block Bellevue
(10) F. Thijssen, September 26, 2013, regarding “FW: Save Riverview
(11) 28 submissions, dated September 11-27, 2013, regarding Wireless Cell Towers
Responses to Correspondence
(12) Dir/Engg and Transportation, September 25, 2013, response to J. Bremer, “Bridges, Roads and Logistics
(13) Dir/Engg/Transp, Sept 25, response to B. Brink, J. Banning, B. Tata, F. Namdaran, A. Atash,J. Simmons, M. Hayes, G. Zavediuk, W. Beckett, and D. Ross, “OCP Amendmt and Rezoning Applicn for 752 Marine Drive (the “Project)
(14) Dir/Engg and Transportation, September 25, 2013, response re “Unacceptable Road & Bridge Closures
> Council Correspondence Update to October 4, 2013 (up to 12:00 Noon)
Referred for Action
(1) British Properties Area Homeowner Association (BPAHA) Bd, Sept 29, re “Fwd: Rogers feedback forms
(Referred to Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for consideration and response)
(2) September 29, 2013, regarding ׀nd Quarter Review (2013) -- Expenditures in excess of authorization.
(Referred to Chief Financial Officer for consideration and response)
(3) A. McFarlane, September 30, 2013, regarding “The enormous eyesore to the entrance to West Vancouver
(Referred to Director of Planning, Land Development and Permits for consideration and response)
(4) Eden Place Residents, Oct 2, re “OCP Amendmt, Rezoning, Devt Permit ... (825 Taylor Way/707 Keith Road) (Referred to Director of Planning, Land Development and Permits for consideration and response)
(5) Oct 2, re “PSB Project Status Report for August, 2013 : Agenda Item #11.1, October 7, 2013 Regular Meeting.
(Referred to Chief Financial Officer for consideration and response)
(6) D. Weber, October 3, 2013, regarding “Municipal Operating Expenses
(Referred to Director of Parks and Community Services for consideration and response)
Received for Information
(7) Committee and Board Meeting Minutes Gleneagles Community Centre Advisory Committee June 13, 2013; Community Grants Committee July 12, 2013; Design Review Committee July 25 and September 5, 2013
(8) North Shore Community Resources Society, September 20, 2013, “Leading Edge Community Event November 7
(9) Hon. S. Cadieux, Minister of Chn/Family Devt, Sept 30, re “Letter from the Hon S Cadieux (Foster Family Month)
(10) K. Lovell, September 30, 2013, regarding “My Clean City National Environmental Campaign
(11) The Unity in Diversity Award Cmte, WV Baha’i Cmnty, dated Oct 2013, re Fifteenth Annual Unity in Diversity Awards
(12) D. Ellis, October 2, 2013, regarding “Traffic problems
(13) G. Taylor, October 4, 2013, regarding “Proposed Arts Centre
(14) 30 submissions, dated September 27 - October 4, 2013, regarding Wireless Cell Towers
Responses to Correspondence
(15) Community Recreation Mgr, September 27, 2013, response to D. Dansey, “Cost of Programme at Seniors Centre
(16) Dir/Engg and Transportation, Oct 1, response to V. Makin MD Inc., “Underground menace to children in Ambleside
(17) Dir/Planning, Land Devt and Permits, Oct 1, 2013, response to R. Richards, “Southeast corner of Marine at 23rd St
(18) Director of Engineering and Transportation, October 2, 2013, response to M. Carter, “Maintenance
(19) Dir/Planning, Oct 2, response to G. Bruendl et al, “Demolition of the present house and construction of a new Residence at 1365 Camwell Dr. West Vancouver.
> Council Correspondence Update to October 8, 2013 (up to 4:30 p.m.)
Referred for Action
(1) Bayside Towers Apartments Ltd., October 7, 2013, regarding Opposition to Changing Current Zoning Bylaws
(Referred to Director of Planning, Land Development and Permits for consideration and response)
Received for Information
(2) Cdn Labour Congress (CLC) and United Way Labour Participation Depts, Oct 3, re � Labour Appreciation Night
(3) 4 submissions, undated, re Milliken’s Proposed Devt at Keith Rd and Taylor Way (Devt Permit Applicn No. 12-084) ( Previously received at October 7, 2013 Council meeting)
Responses to Correspondence
(4) Director of Planning, Land Development and Permits, October 4, 2013, response to S. and D. Holmes, “Easements
(5) Dir/Planning, Oct 8, response to Ambleside/Dundarave Ratepayers’ Assn (ADRA), “Ccl Mtg - Sept 9 - Coach Houses.
MB: permitted to comment on any?
Mayor: Ms Scholes
SSch: yes
Mayor: make it quick or have to extend
MB: child and ... excellent report
what cd we act on from Ccl? other Ms made recomms
Mayor: extend Ccl
PASSED
Ms Beckett: CNV and DNV will be receiving similar reports before end of month
14 for all threefor DWV priorities identifies: more programming in outside space eg great lawn at Cmnty Ctr
chlld care; safe routes for chn and their caregivers and parents to walk -- strollers and other mobility aidsMB: jt traffic adv cmte; meets ev six wks; moving fwd with safe; consumes us
Unitarian Ch site --tx spotsXX?: have identified vulnerable identified them
looking for opps and options as they come up
12. Other items
Council has requested that the following correspondence be brought forward for discussion, and may propose a motion if Council considers that further action is required.
12.1. P. Scholefield, October 8, 2013, regarding “Interim Spirit Trail compromise proposal (Referred to Director of Engineering and Transportation for consideration and response) (On-Table)
12.2. B. Copeland, October 9, 2013, regarding “Re: Interim Spirit Trail compromise proposal (Referred to Director of Engineering and Transportation for consideration and response) (On-Table)
12.3 B. Wyckham, October 9, 2013, regarding “Spirit Trail (On-Table)
MB: Cclr X and I from last mtg; drawing, items 1300 block, Spirit TrailRF: wd like to go to the podium to ans the question
The MClk has advised that the overhead projector is not working
but thought I'd bring up SLIDES from last week's 1300blk Argyle for CCstaff have thought v hard about this, pinch points is xxx 1300a crosswalk been proposed SLIDE
there is already a crosswalk and that's how they access pe? space
only way staff wd feel comfortable with this if when you get to the other side you enter into &&& [10:02]
concerned if cyclist in east direct wd be directing them the wrong way
cyclists and peds into a one-way street without provision of a sidewalk or dedicated
this was a unit, eg trees corner of 13th and cherries here -- attempt without taking down
can't put Mr Schofield's up b/c haven't the machinebut what he's proposing -- a pinch point in the asphalt space, go and redirect peds across by boat ramp xxxtwo-way bike lane, wd allow the angle parking places to remain
looks like the existing status quo situation
they might just want to stay and go right through along Argyle and not want to go around the group of treessome thoughts staff have
if Ccl wd wish to proceed with at least a portion; talk about three blocks of implementation or a portion; we'd look at just one block as shown in this drawing
Mayor: make sense to meet with Mr Schofield off line; put on agenda, next week, dealt with it last week
no motion on the floor
[MIC!] MB: I can make a motion xxx as it relates only to Argyle AveMayor: costing?
RF: the three-blk $80K so cd expect a third for markings, etc
Sop: I spent a year on the Transp Cmte and a year on the Spirit Trail, came with some wonderful xxx
no idea of the impact if 1300 goes ahead, impact on tennis courtsmaybe x.....haven't made a decision on ??? housesimp that not to negate Mr Schofield's proposal re cyclingbut this is not the time
do 16th - 18th no parking so you get an idea of what ppl will do
my dream is that there be no cars on Argyle
not proper planning; no right two weeks in a row; not proper planning; no validityppl are still going to walk their dogs
the only thing I see worthwhile is put a beautiful crossover walk indicators come off trail in the east sometime in the future, xxx so wrong thing to do
` ML: heard earlier about the impact of parking re Ch/Commerce
losing parking tennis courts field, lose police parking, Argyleif you're going to, then Sailing Club and boat launch ramp
to suggest walking xxxx along the xxx I agree with Sopdo at the west side, not east side
CC: wasn't here last week so not benefit of hearing the conversation
{didn't he watch the video of the mtg?}
seems to me a half-measurelong term must be to reconfig sailing ctr somewhat to the south and a bit E/W xxxas Cclr Lewis alludes to .... boats backing across, trailers going back and forth
I wd support coming up with a longterm plan in the next few months, Club Rampcyclist but think of parking; this will cost us1300blk Argyle, a solution in search of a problem
cycle with my kids on 1300 and they have no problem; half-measures no, SpiritTrailpreserve parking at XXX, come off the Spirit Trail, look L and R and don't see cars b/c of thumb, f?
rlwy tracks and xxx [10:15]
do not think any point extending Spirit Trail in interim; urge staff to come back with how improve safety of the 1300 Argyle?whether flashing lights or xxx safety issue and wdn't want it on my headit's the intersection that's the problem
don't support Cclr Booth's motion, I'll make a motion about the intersection, that's the chokepointMB: my concern, one of the reasons to bring this, is the no-man's land
from speaking with staff the only way to get a crosswalk is to go into a dedicated Spirit Trail
parking 4 - 6 spots and staff cd make that up in the park area
this is an opp to try it in one bloc; looking at long range progs? wrt Sailing
TP: not belabour supported whole piece, but that was defeatedhaving listened to the Dir/Engg guess it's more complicated than we thought it wd be
at the least, hope to do a little better around that intersection
Mayor: I'm obviously opposed to this -- comes back to throwing darts
no staff report, no costing, no
as far as I'm concerned, motion is a non-starteras to MB and CC, don't think we need a motion to have staff address the probs at 13th
motion is defeated
CC: [I'll] make another motion--
Sop: --don't make a motion [10:20]
Mayor: do you hv a probl coming back?
RF: always willing to do Ccl's
Mayor:--
CC: I'd like to ask date
Mayor: end of Nov?
Mayor: thank you for that, Mr Fung
13. Public Questions/Comments
CR, Making way to front: thank you for your patience
{Mayor lets out a big sigh}
Mayor: I'm a v patient man, as you know
CR: absolutely
I wasn't going to say anything except I was named by the good man, Chuck Walker, who said he wondered where everybody was, talking about xxx {can't hear but must be re 1300} [1]
he's gone now, but I will remind him that I have only missed about ten [ccl] mtgs since 1988, so I have been around and I have made some xxx {comments} [2]
We have our say but don't always get our way, that's a fact/way of life
what I did want to say -- Nothing was mentioned about the Boy Scout trees, just wanted to make sure so you don't forget that
{planted along 17th in front of the M Hall}
the other thing, um ,I just hang on every word that you say and so, of course if the mics don't work that's probably xxx
b/c I'm trying to type what you're saying, so I was quite frustrated -- I cdn't hear Cclr Cameron at all
and maybe, I know this is just early days but trying to come up with a suggestion, if I go like this
{motioning with hand at ear}
then I can't hear -- you can't always tell if we can hear -- but it is important for us to hear xxx [3]
thx
{[1] [2] [3] -- Pls help. I listened to the tape and cd not decipher what was said -- can anyone out there?
Write to editorwvm@westvan.org pls . wondering... the mic system or my laptop?}
Mayor: thank you. Mr Leigh, you're okay with those comments?
BL: yes
Mayor: so motion-- oh, sorry, one more, Mr McArthur
Bruce McArthur: re ULWG
When I served on Fire and Safety Cmte, we were under pressure to meet our mandate within a year, met weekly
realize UL a lot more to go through
think wd hv bn appropriate when interim report to say we're going beyond the one year, we're going to have to extend, and I agree with that
but I also think it wd be appropriate to have a timeline, have a time aiming for completion
since outside agency we're paying for
nice to think that that task will be completed in a certain time
Mayor: good point
14. Adjournment [10:23]
=== REGULAR COUNCIL MTG NOTES MONDAY Oct 28 ===
For On-Table Items please see Items 3, 4, and 5
5:00 PM
1. Call to Order.
Cclr Panz in the Chair
TP: Mayor Mike Smith is on his way, he's a little bit delayed -- I'm Acting Mayor for October. When he appears we'll shift chairs.
2. Approval of Agenda regarding financial matters -- amended by adding 6.1 re amendment to ccl mtg schedule
REPORTS
3. Divisional Services Review for West Vancouver Memorial Library, Part 2
PowerPoint presentation to be provided.
Jenny Benedict, Dir of Lib Services: with Deputy Director Deb Koep to present Part 2
Sept 30, presentation of Part 1, xxx
This evening is the financial and biz plan overview; selective opps, summary of efficiencies, initiatives, etcPresentation will be about 40 to 45 min so about 15min for questions
2012 portion of the District budget allocated to the Library 3.6%, or ~$3.5M contribution
grateful for the support from the District, wch amounts to about 89% of the budget
SLIDES
4% earned income; 3% contribution from our Fdn and Friends for xxx; 3% prov grant; other grants about another 1%
by legislation a resource-sharing model; uphold principles of a free democratic society and intellectual freedom, equitable access to knowledge and ideas; ... collectively and offered at no charge to our cmnty
permitted to charge for mtg room rentals, photocopying and faxing, overdue fees and holds on materials, lost book charges, and historical photo printing
this is a chart of 2013 operating expenditures by dept SLIDE
staffing 85%, Information Services Dept and Technology and Communications Dept, the two largest number of employees; largest non-salary in technology and maintenance including utility costs wch Deb Koep will be speaking about shortly
managing, planning, reporting on last yeardocs supplied to Lib Bd [list]
year-end accomplishments; qtrly annual stats
improvements in processes; advanced awareness
full asset replacement schedule for furnishings, equipment, and technology {glad to hear that!}
forecasting re infrastructure
reviewed core services in other jurisdictions
from Pr Geo is integration of District and Lib Administrative functions -- poring over for last seven years or so
assessed function; division of / balance of responsibilities re IT, HR, Finance, and Communications...xxxfrom Toronto is to reduce or eliminate progs or outreach, not recommended for WV
799 progs, attendance over 26K
literacy and life-long learning; for most vulnerable, the v young and [seniors]
Chart of Funding Model
56% covered by funding; reduction to progs wd affect those who take and those providepresent opps for our volunteers......staff recommend further third-party supportStrategic Plan -- 2011-15, sustainability a core value... xxx embrace new technologybiz plan; efficiency objectives; cycle resources
Deb Koep: example of what Lib staff have been doing re efficiencies
looking at input to save on front end, modifying work loads, resource-sharing, economies of scalereallocate resources; helps
effort to reduce envmtal footprint..... save energy, etcgreen-building operation policy....2006-12 reduce hydropower usage by 39% and gas usage by 50% so we saved about $30K
questions when here in Sept
this SLIDE re operating costs for technology.......costs have risen $20K, they varyservice agreements, new technology
fortunate, annual commitment from our Fdn for technology enhancement......technology planning, three-year rolling......assess impacts in new technology.......pay attn to risks; private info imp to us
sometimes a new system can replace a number of old ones
implementing desk-top mgmt, doing in collaboration with District IT staff
Lib offers ~50 computers for public with Internet access; ea ~50 s/w applications; each requires about 182 patches and updates ev yr
ev computer must be updated individually and by hand
{pardon me? many companies do many at once!}
investigate/research.....}; updated on an ad hoc basiscomputers have diff versions b/c updated at diff points; functionality degraded
updates not applied in time......security risks
in my perfect world updates wd occur on a quarterly cycle 19:28 and wd be rolled out across the board, ev machine wd be identical to ev other machine, and that wd assure public computers are secure, up to date, consistent, and functional, and to do that on a quarterly basis wd require 500 hours of District IT staff time per yr wch is the equivalent of one staff mbr working 15 wks full--time or nearly four weeks, one month, out of ev quarter
{SERIOUSLY need to review this!!! does not sound right}
recognizing that that is neither feasible nor sustainable, Lib and Dist IT support to work together with the vendor to devp technological solns
This is called desktop mgmt and that will allow us to provide an optimal public computing experience for library visitors and reduce the commitment of IT support time
once implemented, we will be able to actually make our updates to a single centralized image and then roll that image out automatically and instantaneously to our public computers. We estimate the total time to perform the same updates in that scenario is more like 21 and 1/3 hrs per yr, one day per quarter
significant savings for a one-time investment in technology; much better place
automation plays a huge roledocument ea step in a process; analyze; cost-benefit analysis to see if better an outside vendor
steps can be eliminated, reallocated, reorganized
Communications workflow SLIDE {explained}, our 800 progs
to web coordinator; arrows going back and forth, parallel processes; might have diff info
took advantage of our website redesign
all our programmers now enter into a website database
parallel channels changed to sgl, better, reduced confusion, automated the website events [explains web entries, etc]able to compact timeline
building social media presence
third area is around resource-sharing; remember in Sept talked about InterLINK world languages: in 2012 7/12 libs pooled to collaboratively purchase Chinese, Korean, and Persian material
these three are the languages with the highest circulation in WV
most challenging was to catalogue b/c non-Roman alphabets
working with those other six Libs, savings in purchases, etc, plus using our resources, reduced cost per item from $56.50 to $35.40 saving of 37%, allowed us to purchase more items2011 bought 107 items, in 2012, 146 with our budget
improved selection of materials -- WV Persian expert, New Westminster Chinese
improved speed of acquisition cataloguing and processing b/c we didn't have to find and bring in language experts
win win win; proud what we've achieved to date
[5:30] SLIDES
opps resource consumption already working with the Dist's energy mgr; working with Mr McKee {?}; light sensors; looking at solar panels
paperless future
{giggles} [5:36]
JB: wait time; proportion over 55 increased
av life expectancy 85; need increased support
third area -- need for digital xxx skills
workshops on the computer since the '90s, fill up within days
more requests; new demandsaddl funding increase workshops, etc
shd budget held constant, continue, staff time
budget decrease of 5%, reductions to staffing operating hours, service delivery
generally offer options; decrease in hours, help, collection
TP, Acting Mayor: remind that at 7[pm] {awards}
keep it to ten/15 min, two heavy things
Sop: thank you, Mayor Panz
LAUGHTER
Acting Mayor Panz
have you asked prov how long into future giving free service?
JB: the service is not free; based on a taxation model that then allows it to be av to everyone
free and equitable access to info, this is the modelSop: Cmnty Ctr has a funding source but also a user-fee model attached to it
what you said today is well done, but if at cross-roads wd you not consider fees? wd find extra revenuesJB: at this point it is an either/or decision; no longer a library under the prov Act; almost the opposite direction
wd no longer be able to participate with the InterLINK federation.
MB: acknowledge comprehensiveness and clearness of this report
18 pages, three appendices -- answered almost all my questions
Globe and Mail on the weekend talked about a repository model
you haven't talked about expansiontalked about off-site storage -- that model and sustainability
JB: 1M titles being published in English annually; access to title
we do see an increased request for space
shelving take out, seats put inexpect less space for books and
MB: talking about [5:46]
thought about economic benefits to cmnty; you're supplementing the school systemafter Grade 12; quantification of those economic benefitsJB: something our profession is looking at
NG: blown away by the efficiencies, what you presented -- coming down in dollars
down $30K a year and this year saved $165K in [5:48] select??? really impressedyou showed a chart re saving re staff -- will we be able to see that at the budget mtg next week?
TP: xxx resource, great model; looking forward to a green team
this kind of data is inspiring, get better results
CC: BC Library Act has certain requirements, free democratic society knowledge and ideasa core had to deliver free and others can charge for?
two examples
went to a wonderful concert at a library Sat maybe 250ppl -- totally free of charge, gobsmackedseems like something, ah, if I'd been asked to donate, say $10, wd happily pay
IT lessons, my nbr retiring and learning how to use iPad, cd get my head around payingis that prohibited or room for?
JB: the music concert first, we received a request from Robert Welsh so no cost to M
wdn't look to charge; as for Lib Act, programming is protected under the Lib Act, offer free of charge
list, value-added; outside of what is offeredIT, how info is delivered, hard to split that hair
CC: thank you for that clarification
if a fully subsidized, you cd offer twice as much for twice as many
two more years of these thingsJB: it is a perpetual endowment, won't be running out soon!
CC: I'll keep going for free
no low-hanging fruit, [5:55] 85% of cost is salary
staffing numbers not skeleton but not over-staffed
less progs, less hours
{FEWERx2!}
no fat to be cutthoughtfulness of your presentation
small efficiencies you're already onthank you for doing your job so well even before core services reviewas survey says, Library one of our most cherished institutions
Ms Scholes has handed me an amended motion
RECOMMENDED:THAT the presentation regarding Divisional Services Review for West Vancouver Memorial Library, Part 2 be received for information.
supports, further resource-sharingwho? thank you for a xxxx presentation [5:58]
TP: thank Ccl, we're under the hour mark
4. Metro Vancouver Lions Gate Wastewater Treatment Plant Secondary Upgrade Project
Presentation to be provided.
RF: intro staff
Fred: xxx; Marie Grace, pub adv Christine Banham
building new plant, east, Bd purchased from BCR in 2008
sustainability objectives ... integrate ... we're in the project definition stage
to 2020 then land returned to Sq Nation
Cmnty Engagement, long list of ideas
three build scenarios to meet four objectives; biz case, social and envmt factors
Indicative Design
320 millilitres per day {check this figure, it's 32B litres per yr}; offset electricity bills
phosphorus recovery western end; public space eastern portion
on-site power generation; reclaimed water after UP disinfection; cannot smell
architectural renderings, entrance, large digesters, "hidden in plain view"
Funding
$10B; awaiting application process
though not a Public/Private, needs a biz case
Other &&& Funding; P3
Compared Three Project Delivery Alternatives
Design Build; value for money; so subcmte to look at
that's the overview
TP, A/Mayor: what wd Ccl like to do? hang on to Qs?
Marie: Projects then will hand over
engagement of public (summary); 24 public events; 71 intergovtal mtgs, sp workshops, etc
Public Adv Cmte; ongoing engagement
questions or more
TP: lots of work, thank you, Mr Mgr
Christine Banham: lots of mtgs, know Marie has been to every one
cmte put together to represent many points of view
Norgate, nearest; also non-affiliated xxx
primary mbrs and alternates; 11 mtgs and workshops; tours to Washington State
excited, can be built and does not smell; cmnty impacts
to Diana, co-chair
Diana Solnar (sp?): been a Dir/Norgate Assn since 2005; professionally, am an engineer
odour control is mandatory; cmte recommends an air-quality monitor be in area
... prudent use of taxpayers' dollars .... integrating into cmnty
received well by cmnty; block out waterfront noise
rooftop space to be used by enterprises in the future without financial support from MetroV
education -- use ctr .... school grps and general public
make use of space -- eastern end, nice view.... ev understand industrial activities
CB: some really high-powered ppl on this cmte, a lot of engrs
plant treat to at least a secondary level
support treating to a higher level ....
making this a ctr of excellence; prevent contaminants entering
major public good, water and water safety
for our ratepayers who pay; financial models Fred and his team prepared, happy with that
this plant cd easily last for 30 yrs before needing upgrade and cd last longer depending on other factors such as water use
$700M anticipated cost, can't be avoided
decisions have to be made at the Metro level
education key part; not leaking water; intended users not flushing bad stuff down the drain -- a way to avoid high costs; a better quality effluent to meet tomorrow's standards
in general support the indicative design for the plant
more consultation with the cmnty will be required to address concerns of nbrs
been heard and heard during design process
support MetroV continuing during the next phase and commend them for public
TP: sure you weren't aware 14 mos ago how much; have made an effort to get to most mtgs
ML: thank you for the three presentations this evening; really important residents aware -- think $700M is on the low side
been through this several times (named other cmtes involved)
there is NOT an agreed-to funding model from the three govts and that has a potential impact
TP: remind mbrs of Ccl to be a little bit quick; time concerns
MAB: models separate and not come together
cost of RCMP attachment in Surrey was $1B so good
know Carol Mason had been working v hard around this
Fred: Oct 3rd our CAO took a report from an adv to a utility cmte
CC: no issue with indicative design; engagement process admirable
troubles me is the financial aspect; gone from $4-500M to $700M
at one point confidence not moving? impossible to plan and get support for a number that keeps increasing
Fred: 2007 budget $400M; worked with technical/design team, secondary upgrade, depends on how procured; with subcmte's recommendation come back
$450M design and construction -- escalation to 2018 and need contingency allowance wch cd take it to $700M; good budget for 2018
CC: when going to know?
Fred: coming back from the subcmte looking at the procurement options
CC: three months, six, year when know on target?
Fred: end of the year
CC: show when going to build but can't commit till we have numbers and secured
how does your project
BuildCan -- no criteria yet; what's timing? decision under that prog? how does that factor in to 2018?
see you going ahead and cart getting ahead of the horse
TP: answer in seven seconds
CC: important questions
TP: yes but we have something at 7[pm]
Fred: as long as get through 2014 will be okay
NG: I have friends in Norgate, a couple of blocks away and they're convinced there's an incineration
Fred: was but not now
NG: that's what I told them but they didn't tell me
TP: to Cclr Sop wch will have
Sop: not approved not going to go ahead?
Fred: trick question -- decision without cost-sharing wd be difficult
Sop: been to [listed mtgs], good report to come up with
one of the best projects you've done in a long time
MOTION: presentation re MetroV Lions Gate Wastewater Treatmt Plant Secondary Upgrade Proj be rec'd for info
TP: thank you for a good presentation
Budget; remind, for information only
I did forget, opps for public to speak at end of mtg
5. 2014 Budget Presentation PowerPoint presentation to be provided.
MK: will make recomm for heat -- thank God only a two-hour mtg
provide info for Ccl to make an informed decision
at one point opinion; feel prudent to move forward with info to date
staff do understand Ccl's attitude to changes are minimal
over past 3 or 4 years only 1.1% increase
total budget about $100M or so SLIDE
increases/decreases, general fund
$147M budget for {get this slide &&& [6:46]}
Blue buses offset
land stewardship associated with purchasing or selling Dist-owned lands then transferred into the Endowment Fund
2013 five-yr funds; each their own biz units
reminder gen speaking, prop taxes
Fund Structure; utility funds at top
2013 averages; in WV $2.1M av value of sgl-fam detached home
$1.7/8M multifam
the 'roll' from BC Assessmt Auth; interim, awaiting the final so don't know the full value of new construction
SLIDE av assessed {get slide} over twice second highest
$1.4M Vanc
some have Libraries and some haven't; RCMP, Rec Commission in NV
SLIDE residential tax rates
SLIDE taxes and utilities
WV lowest on the list [6:49] ... useful comparison?
Taxes WV 93% residential [6:50]; in Vanc just over half residential
we hv no say over assessment values
mill rate -- ppl confused no change but 2015 higher than prev yr
unless home av same
can equate to a substantial increase
collect on behalf of Sch Bd, GVRD, no say
strictly a flow-through; no revenue
ev 1% increase = $550K &&&
still to do:
adopt budget by end of year
tie hands of staff
{*****cd not hear Nina}
TP: defer 6 to 7pm mtg
first budget tomorrow night xxx
thx, Mr Sokol
first budget open house tomorrow night at srs' ctr; second, two weeks Gleneneagles
online tool up and running, first time
staff consultation
ccl mtgs over next six weeks at wch we'll be discussing budget
hopefully {!}
ML made motion ...presentation regarding the 2014 Budget be received for information
{Item 6 on Tax Exemption moved to mtg starting at 7pm}
7. Public Questions/Comments
TP: [6:58] any questions or comments
NONE
8. Adjournment of October 28 Council Meeting regarding financial matters.
=== SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING NOTES MONDAY OCTOBER 28 ===
7:00 PM
1. Call to Order. [MAYOR IN CHAIR]
Mayor: quiet in the gallery, can move quickly through the few biz items we have to do before we get to the most important part of the mtg, wch is recognizing, ah, well, we have so many outstanding citizens serving our cmnty; this is to recognize the outstanding of the outstanding citizens. It's a special night in WV when we can give out our awards.
2. Approval of October 28 Special Council Meeting Agenda
Mayor: Ms Scholes has some additions
MClk: proposed amendment: adding a new item, venue for Nov 21 PH re 1300, and also re tax exemption bylaw 2013, and also a proposed amendment to the ccl mtg schedule.
Mayor: and items we deferred from the last mtg, we're not going to deal with those? those are the ones?
[yes]
BYLAWS
MClk: next wd be the tax exemption bylaw and rescission.
{was} 6. Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4766, 2013 (proposed permissive tax exemptions for the 2014 taxation year)
MB moved: third reading be rescinded; amended "year 2013 to year 2014"; move third reading as amended
MClk: next is amendment to Ccl mtg schedule
TP: amended by scheduling a sp ccl mtg for Oct 31st 9am
MClk: next is venue for Nov 21st PH for re 1300
{MB about to leave chamber; other comments muffled }
MB: discussion?
ML: Can't hear
Sop: read this out???
Mayor: Let's ask Ms Scholes
SSch: since amendments not on screen, cd Ccl pls read out
Mayor: since someone who's used to speaking for some length of time, so maybe Cclr Sop
LAUGHTER
Sop: motion passed on Oct 21st be rescinded; proposed... zoning bylaw... Amendment bylaw proposed phase ... authorization bylaw be presented at a PH, held concurrently Nov 21 at 6pm in M Hall
Mayor:--seconded by--
Sop: --wch shall
Mayor:--carry on
Sop... to owners, tenants... in the proposed notification area proposed devt and permit
CARRIED
Sop read out: ... proposed phased devt agreement/authorization; to be held 6pm Nov 21st in the main theatre at KMC; MClk give statutory notification...
CC: don't think ppl are necessarily going to know what we're doing; just moving the location
Sop: I--
CC: --we're moving PH from Hall to KMC
Mayor: --let's not bicker
CC: moving it to KMC for more ppl
[7:13] CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY
Sop: read out another -- ... KMC held concurrently; proposed bylaw and devt permit ...
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Mayor: you did a great job on that, Cclr Sop; I appreciate that
Everybody shd be clear; 6pm not 7pm in Kay Meek Theatre; anyone interested, come out on 21st
can we get Cclr Booth back?
SSch: yes, we can; next item is the tax exemption -- my apologies, next is awards presentation
NG {inaudible remarks}: take a moment while take seats around horseshoe; reconstruct the podium
going to have some music
2013 COMMUNITY AWARDS PRESENTATION
{recommend you read the link for the winners and watch the video to hear their remarks on receiving their award}
Details: http://www.westvancouver.ca/news/district-recognize-outstanding-citizens-2013-community-awards
BL: shift to party in other room
My grandparents here and grew up here
amazing energies and -- so many more ppl be recognized, not me [7:46]
Ccl v xxx ...hope will carry on
cmte has been great; as a mgr, watch your ppl grow and take over the show
to a glass of wine
Mayor: --
[7:47] 4. Public Questions/Comments 5. Adjournment
=== SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA/NOTES THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31 ===
9:00AM
1. Call to Order.
BYLAW
2. Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4766, 2013 (proposed permissive tax exemptions for the 2014 taxation year)
The proposed bylaw received first, second, and third reading at the Oct 21, 2013 regular Council meeting. At the Oct 28, special Council mtg third reading was rescinded, the bylaw was amended and read a third time as amended.
ADOPTED
3. Public Questions/Comments 4. Adjournment
=== CCL MTG AGENDAs Monday Nov 4 ===
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Note: At 6:30pm the special Council meeting will commence, will be immediately followed by a motion to exclude the public...
At 7pm the regular Council meeting will commence in the Council Chamber.
6:30 PM
1. Call to Order.
EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC
2. RECOMMENDED: THAT in the public interest, members of the public be excluded...
90. (1) A part of a council meeting may be closed to the public if ...
(i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications nec for that purpose;
(j) info that is prohibited, or info that if it were presented in a doc wd be prohibited, from disclosure under section 21 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act;
Purpose of meeting: legal matter
3. ADJOURNMENT
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Monday November 4
7:00 PM
1. Call to Order.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
adding to Item 3 the October 21, 2013 special and regular Council minutes;
adding to Item 13 Items 13.1 to 13.4 regarding correspondence;
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
October 21, 2013 special and regular Council meetings.
DELEGATIONS
4. D. Sinclair, Royal Canadian Legion WV Branch, re Veterans’ Week and Remembrance Day
RECOMMENDED: ..be received for information, with thanks.
5. R. Wyckham, Norwest Cycle Club, regarding Cycling Safety in West Vancouver (File: 2102-01) (On-Table)
PowerPoint presentation to be provided.
RECOMMENDED: be received for information, with thanks.
REPORTS
Reports from Mayor and Councillors on Boards, Committees, and Working Groups
Fire and Rescue: Enhanced Emergency Medical Services (File: 2700-01)
PowerPoint presentation to be provided.
RECOMMENDED: THAT
Council receive the report entitled Enhanced Emergency Medical Services for information.
Council support in principle the delivery of services by Fire and Rescue personnel up to and including those procedures allowed within the Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification.
Council direct the Fire Chief to initiate discussions with the BC Emergency Health Services Commission (BCEHSC) for the purpose of establishing a Fire-EMR program in WV and, to report back to Council on the results of those discussions.
2014 Budget Presentation PowerPoint presentation to be provided. RECOMMENDED: received for info.
9. Purpose-Built Rental Housing in West Vancouver PowerPoint presentation to be provided.
RECOMMENDED: THAT
The discussion paper titled “Understanding WV’s Purpose-Built Market Rental Housing: A Discussion Paper, attached as Appendix A’ to the report from the Sr Cmnty Planner/Planning Analyst, dated Oct 9, 2013, be used as an information tool during cmnty engagement on rental housing during 2013-2014; and
Staff report back to Ccl in mid to late 2014 on the results of the cmnity engagement process, and make recomms to Ccl on possible Dist actions to further support the retention and addn of purpose-built rental housing.
Local Area Service Lane Paving Construction Bylaw ... (4381 to 4387 Erwin Dr and 4167 Ferndale Ave)
RECOMMENDED: THAT the proposed ... be read a first, second, and third time.
BYLAW for Adoption
11. Fire Protection and Emergency Response ... Amendment Bylaw No. 4758, 2013 (proposed updates)
The proposed bylaw received first, second, and third reading at the October 21, 2013 regular Council meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
12. Consent Agenda Items
The following Consent Agenda items may be considered for approval in one motion, or considered separately, or items may be excluded for debate.
12.1. Amendment to 2013 Council Meeting Schedule
RECOMMENDED: THAT the 2013 Council Meeting Schedule be amended by:
Cancelling the November 25, 2013 Committee of the Whole meeting;
Scheduling a sp Ccl mtg for Nov 25 to include a closed session, to begin at 6:30pm in the M Hall mfcr;
Scheduling the Nov 25 Ccl mtg re financial matters to commence at 7pm in the MHall Ccl Chamber
12.2. Spirit Trail Seaview Walk to Horseshoe Bay -- the report from the Mgr, Roads and Utilities dated Oct 16 be rec'd for info.
12.3. Public Safety Building Project Status Report for September 2013 -- dated October 15, 2013, be received for information.
12.4. Development Application Status List -- received for information.
12.5. Correspondence List (File: 0120-24) (click here to view correspondence packages) -- rec'd for info
> Council Correspondence Update to October 11, 2013 (up to 12:00 Noon)
Referred for Action
(1) B. Chaworth-Musters, Oct 7, re “Agenda Item 6 Ccl Mtg 7th Oct. OCP... Keith/TWay (Maison Seniors’ Living) Appendix E
(Referred to Director of Planning, Land Development and Permits for consideration and response)
(2) P. Scholefield, October 8, 2013, regarding “Interim Spirit Trail compromise proposal
(Referred to Director of Engineering and Transportation for consideration and response)
(3) B. Copeland, October 9, 2013, regarding “Re: Interim Spirit Trail compromise proposal
(Referred to Director of Engineering and Transportation for consideration and response)
Received for Information
(4) Committee and Board Meeting Minutes Gleneagles Community Centre Advisory Committee September 12, 2013
(5) R. and W. Harrington, October 7, 2013, regarding “Ambleside Grosvenor Project (1300 block Marine Drive)
(6) Preserve Sentinel Hill grp of nbrs, Oct 8, re “OCP Amendment, Rezoning and Devt Permit Applicn ... (Maison Seniors’ Living)
(7) B. Becker, October 9, 2013, regarding “Vancouver~Whistler Sea To Sky Indy ( Input Feedback Request )
(8) 11 submissions, dated October 1 9, 2013, regarding Wireless Cell Towers
Responses to Correspondence
(9) Dir/Planning, Land Development and Permits, October 8, 2013, response regarding Lions Libby Lodge in Horseshoe Bay
(10) Dir/Planning, October 10, response to C. Poulter and S. La Porta, “Coach Houses Eagle Island should be included
> Council Correspondence Update to October 18, 2013 (up to 12:00 Noon)
Referred for Action
(1) J. Rodrigues, October 15, 2013, regarding “changes to Marine and 17th
(Referred to Director of Planning, Land Development and Permits for consideration and response)
(2) S. Ebrahim, October 15, 2013, regarding “Fresh Street project
(Referred to Director of Planning, Land Development and Permits for consideration and response)
(3) October 16, 2013, regarding “Fire Protection and Emergency Response Bylaw No. 4366, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 4758, 2013 (Referred to Fire Chief for consideration and response)
(4) Cell Towers Action Group, October 17, 2013, re “Cell Towers Council Mtg Request Mike TIme for West Van Residents Only (Referred to Acting Chief Administrative Officer for consideration and response)
(5) Cell Towers Action Grp, Oct 17, re “Cell [Towers] Requesting Presentation Slot on Ccl Mtg re Rogers Cell Towers proposal (Referred to Acting Chief Administrative Officer for consideration and response)
Received for Information
(6) Committee and Board Meeting Minutes Community Grants Cmte Sept 13, 2013; Design Review Cmte September 19, 2013
(7) B. Wyckham, October 9, 2013, regarding “Spirit Trail
(8) Hon. M. Polak, Minister of Environment, October 11, 2013, re [Follow-Up] to 2013 Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Convention
(9) Fraser Basin Ccl, Oct 15, re “{Biz} Plan Advancing a Collaborative, Regional Approach to Flood Mgmt in BC’s Lower Mainland
(10) Ambleside Orchestra, October 16, 2013, regarding “Ambleside Orchestra Fall Concert Invitation
(11) West Vancouver Board of Education, October 18, 2013, regarding “Remembrance Day Ceremonies
(12) 12 submissions, dated October 11-17, 2013, regarding Wireless Cell Towers
> Council Correspondence Update to October 22, 2013 (up to 4:30 p.m.)
Received for Information
(1) Milliken Devt Corp, Oct 18, re “Fwd: Nbhd/Public Consultation Summary Taylor Way and Keith Rd (Devt Permit Applicn)
(2) British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (BC Hydro), October 15, 2013, regarding “Application for Beautification Funding,
West Vancouver Bay St Between Nelson Ave and Royal Ave, Horseshoe Bay
(3) 2 submissions, dated October 17 - 21, 2013, regarding Wireless Cell Towers
OTHER ITEMS
13. Ccl has requested the following corresp be brt fwd for disc, and may propose a motion if Ccl considers further action required.
13.1. BC Hydro and Power Authority (BC Hydro), Oct 15, re “Applicn for Beautification Funding, WV Bay St between Nelson Ave and Royal Ave, Horseshoe Bay (On-Table)
13.2. S. Brewster, October 30, 2013, regarding “Parking (On-Table)
13.3 P. Powell, October 20, 2013, regarding Ambleside Farmers Market (On-Table)
13.4 J. Rodrigues, October 24, 2013, regarding “Re: changes to Marine and 17th (On-Table)
14. Public Questions/Comments 15. Adjournment
=== Regular Meeting 7pm Nov 18 Confirmed; TOPICS ===
o Delegation from NSh Homelessness Task Force to provide info re Homelessness Action Week 2013.
o 2014 Budget Presentation: The Chief Financial Officer will provide a budget presentation.
o Proposed Revision to Devt Permit Language: A new phrase is proposed to replace current language “land must be devpd strictly in accordance with the permits issued in devt permits to allow the director some discretion to approve changes {why change Ccl's wishes? oooooo! maybe not a wise idea....}
o Cmnty Engagement Cmte TofRef: Proposed amendments for terms of reference for Ccl’s CEC
{Revisionism -- rather wry; apparently aim to remove the "no closed sessions' from the WG Guidelines
to justify since it's been/being ignored by some?}
o Single Family Housing Siting, Form, and Character: This discussion paper ["Study} is proposed as an information tool for cmnty consultation on housing bulk and site devt, in early 2014.
o Proposed Coach House Implementation: Report available next wk and will be posted on the website.
o Local Area Service Lane Paving Construction Bylaw (4381 to 4387 Erwin Drive and 4167 Ferndale Avenue):
The proposed bylaw received three readings on November 4, 2013 and is scheduled for adoption.
o Devt Permit Application 13-037 for 1495 Clyde Avenue: A date will be set for consideration of this applicn for a three-storey mixed use (commercial and residential) building.
o Development Variance Permit Application 13-051 for 1412 Mathers Avenue: A date will be set for consideration of this DVP application to allow one lot to be subdivided into two lots.
Agenda -- http://westvancouver.ca/sites/default/files/dwv/council-agendas/2013/nov/18/13nov18-Agenda.pdf
=== ANIMALWATCH ===
Keeping with the theme for Veterans' Week, meet Staff Sergeant Reckless, a heroic mare in the Korean war: 3min37sec
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=YIo3ZfA9da0
=== INFObits ===
= The Philippines has 7,107 islands!
= Ninth anniversary of the death (poisoning?) of Yasser Arafat.
=== MOVEMBER ===
This competition was in Germany Nov 2. Absolutely hilarious! The beards and moustaches are incredible, in the true meaning of fantastic, and definitely OTT! The video is 2min42sec: http://youtu.be/XAhX4w5VcGA
=== ROYALWATCH === Prince Harry on way to Antarctica!
=== ARTS/BOOKWATCH ===
The Arts Alliance puts out lots of great 'culture' information.
=== BOOKWATCH ===
+ West Vancouver Author Among 2013 Governor General’s Literary Award Winners:
Canada Ccl for the Arts announced the 14 winners, including Sandra Djwa for Journey with No Maps: A Life of P.K. Page.
+ Looking for an Alice Munro book since she won the Nobel Prize for literature? 32 Books (Edgemont Village; 980-9032; info@32books.com) has a November Book Special: 20% off all Canadian fiction.
=== WORDWATCH === Paronomasia
The pun, also called paronomasia, is a form of word play...
...Puns are used to create humour and sometimes require a large vocabulary to understand. Puns have long been used by comedy writers, such as William Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde,... The Roman playwright Plautus is famous for his tendency to make up and change the meaning of words to create puns in Latin.
=== HERITAGEWATCH ===
+ HERITAGE SOCIETY of BC http://www.heritagebc.ca/home/
In October some nearby cmnities received awards:
Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives; Bruce Devereux, Good Samaritan Christenson Village
This heritage smart phone walking tour allows users to explore the fascinating histories of the Sunshine Coast on their mobile phones. Hosted by the Time Travel BC website, users download the free application and use a GPS-enabled map to navigate to 16 historical points of interest on the lower Sunshine Coast.
> “Echoes Across Seymour
Janet Pavlik, Eileen Smith and Desmond Smith
Published last November by Harbour Publishing, “Echoes Across Seymour is a coffee table book with many beautiful coloured photographs that outlines the last 50 years of history in the 19 cmnties that lie east of the Seymour River.
> Rehabilitation of Ridgeway School, NV: Robert Lemon, Architecture; The NV School District; DA Architects+Planners
More Info: http://www.heritagebc.ca/2013-heritage-bc-awards
+ HERITAGE WEST VAN heritage.westvan.org
A subscriber bemoans, as do I, that apparently our municipalities aren't intending to recognize November 14, 1938, the day the Lions' Gate bridge opened to traffic 75 years ago. Perhaps the hoopla will happen on the bridge's official opening day, May 29, 1939, presided over by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.
+ HERITAGE VANCOUVER SOCIETY Walking Tours: all tours >
E-bulletin sign-up for event listings, alerts, heritage info; all coming events: www.heritagevancouver.org
--> Heritage Talk: " The West End Plan: Ensuring our Past enhances our Future"
~ 7 - 8:40pm ~ Wednesday November 13 at Gordon Neighbourhood House; 1019 Broughton St, Vancouver
Admission is free, no registration required.
Heritage Vancouver welcomes you to an evening of conversation regarding the future of heritage in the West End. Holly Sovdi, City Planner for the West End Plan, will do a presentation entitled, “Ensuring Our Past Enhances the Future. Heritage Vancouver has been participating in the plan from the beginning and we look forward to hearing from you.
According to Holly “Heritage Vancouver has played an involved and influential role from the beginning of this process. This involvement has helped shape the plan, which in my opinion, includes significant measures to protect important heritage assets for years to come. This would not have been possible without Heritage Vancouver’s help. My interest in the session is not only to share the strategy for protecting the West End’s heritage assets, and ultimately build support for implementing the plan, but also to shine a light on Heritage Vancouver and their significant contribution towards the plan.
Following the presentation, we invite you to ask questions and share your ideas about the future of heritage in the West End. Gordon Neighbourhood House is a community partner with Heritage Vancouver Society in this presentation.
--> Opsal Steel Preview Tour
~ 4:30 to 6pm ~ Friday November 15; Meet at the Sales Centre, located at 97 E 2nd, Vancouver
Admission: Non-Mbrs $20; Mbrs of BCAHP and HVS free with pre-registration. Limited space so register early.
Tour with Kim Maust, Bastion Development Corporation, project developer and Barry McGinn of McGinn Engineering and Preservation Ltd, project heritage consultant.The historic Opsal Steel main building on Second Avenue has been re-erected after a painstaking conservation effort. The project involved tearing it down, transporting materials to another site, repairing wood and other materials, and piecing the building back together again while marrying salvageable portions with new construction materials and techniques to meet current construction standards. Opsal Steel consists of two structures the one on Second, about three-quarters of which was saved, and a smaller building on the lane.
Designed by T.H. Bamforth and built by Dominion Construction in 1918, Opsal Steel was originally home to the Columbia Block and Tool Company, but it is now included in a Bastion Development Corporation project under construction on Second between Ontario and Quebec. The heritage building will be flanked by two residential towers, one 12 storeys and one 26 storeys. Opsal Steel is considered a prime example of early industrial construction and reflects the neighbourhood’s industrial history.
Join us in a preview visit of the Vancouver's most recent nearly completed heritage project, the Opsal Steel Reconstruction. Since this is still a construction site, please wear appropriate clothing, construction boots or solid shoes are recommended.
This event is sponsored by the BC Assn of Heritage Professionals and HVS. To register for this event go to Opsal Steel Preview.
--> Call For Nominations
Nominations are now open for the Heritage Vancouver Society Board of Directors. if you are interested in being considered for the board please let us know your experience in any of the following areas; fundraising, communications, or membership.
The nominations will close on Friday November 15th.
To be considered for nomination you need to provide letters of recommendation from three members. For further info re the nomination process see Our Bylaws and Constitution. To submit nominations email info@heritagevancouver.org.
+ VANCOUVER HERITAGE FOUNDATION -- http://www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org
FALL 2013 WORKSHOP
Drafting a Statement of Significance: 9am - 1pm Saturday November 16 [$25]
SOS’s are tools that commemorate important sites, and are mandatory documents to formally recognize historic places at local, provincial, and federal levels. Conducted by BC Heritage Branch Senior Heritage Planner, Berdine Jonker, this workshop will teach you how to draft SOSes for submission to three levels of government. Call to register 264 9642
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/
=== MAIKU === 2013
November 9 this Remembrance Day
continue their fight
for open democracy
November 11
c
torch, in failing hands, torch, from failing hands,
held fast, determined hold fast, determined
to keep our rights and freedoms to keep our rights and freedoms
quotations thoughts puns
God, like a comma, can change everything. -- Guido Guerrasio, Italian film-maker and screenwriter (b 1920)
Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all. -- Dale Carnegie, American writer (1888 - 1955)
The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless power without abusing it.
-- Thomas Babington Macaulay, 1st Baron Macaulay, British politician (1800 - 1859)
Everyone discusses my art and pretends to understand, as if it were necessary to understand, when it is simply necessary to love. -- Claude Monet, French painter (1840-1926)
Life is like a play: it's not the length, but the excellence of the acting that matters.
-- Lucius Annaeus Seneca (Seneca the Younger), Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, dramatist (4BC - 65AD)
paronomasia - A Freudian slip is when you say one thing but mean your mother.
- When I suffered a groin injury I became quite testy.
- Where do mathematicians go on weekends? -- To a Möbius strip club!
RIDDLES: What do you get when you cross a snowman and a vampire? Frostbite! / What is a pumpkin's favourite sport? Squash