~~~ Happy Hannukah ~~~
MAIN ITEMS Ccl Mtg Monday Nov 25: Fire/Rescue Services; Third Quarter Budget Review; 2014 Budget Review; Sewer Utility fees; Water Utility fees
= Grosvenor's 1300blk [and on Dec 2nd agenda]; Vive le Canada (Senate); from the EDITOR'S DESK (Balloons, Concerns, Vancouver's Tovey); UPDATES & INFO (Park Royal Grand Opening; WVHS/Pt Atkinson)
= CALENDAR to Dec 7th: CULTUREWATCH (Theatre; Art; Music/Opera/Choral, Festivals, Talks)
= HEADSUP 23A: PH, PkR // HEADSUP 23B: AGENDAs Nov 21 PH 1300 & Nov 25 Ccl Mtg, Philippines
HEADSUP 23C: Weekend events, Lighthouses, Early Music; JFK
= Ccl NOTES Nov 18: Homelessness; Budget 2014 {deferred owing to illness}; Devt Permit Language Revision; CEC TofR; Sgl-fam Housing; Coach House Implementation; Corresp
= Ccl AGENDAs Nov 21 (PH) and Nov 25 (Ccl)
= ANIMALWATCH (whale and lion); PAWS for WVSPCA; INFObits (Hannukah); ROYALWATCH (Prince William); MORE MOVEMBER; BEERWATCH; TEAWATCH; BOOKWATCH (Keepers of the Light); WORDWATCH (Selfie variations); HERITAGEWATCH; MAIKU; QTNS/THOUGHTS/PUNS
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UPDATE re Grosvenor 1300blk:
The Public Hearing was closed Thursday night. The video will be on the DWV website shortly so you can hear what everyone said. Interesting that Ccl Sop pointed out the proj/devt did not go out to tender. Most speakers were in support of (re)devt but not all this design/height. Many preferred it be leased, some asked for a referendum. (btw, even former mayor Goldsmith-Jones referred to the revenue WV receives from 320 Taylor Way and Wetmore/Westleigh -- both leased.) When I asked about enforcement of ccl motions (ie the March 4th motion to lower 30ft), I was told Ccl was there to listen and not answer questions -- IOW, refused answer. Referred to Dir/Planning so have written to him. {Granted it is a question good to know for future reference.}
*** LATER: PH VIDEO NOW UP: http://westvancouverbc.swagit.com/play/11262013-950
Speakers start at ~20min; ~50 speakers; some v good comments, observations, suggestions. More next issue.
NOTE: Now that the PH is closed, no one is allowed to speak to a mbr of Ccl about the project.
Rumour has it that on the corner of 23rd and MDr a prop has just sold for $47M (it's zoned high-rise) and I cdn't help wondering if just as Grosv talked our side into selling rather than leasing (wch is what Grosvenor does and is the wiser choice since property increases in value), WV was outsmarted by agreeing to a sale price of $36M (set more than a year ago) with no adjustment for property appreciation before the sale closes? fixed while prop becomes more valuable? not allowing for price increase? + How high the balloons? {see Editor's Desk}
FULL INFORMATION: http://westvancouver.ca/home-building-property/planning/major-applications/1300-block-development-application
* CCL MTG AGENDA DEC 2nd -- almost all 1300blk *
Items 5, 6, and 7 reg proposed bylaws were the subject of a Public Hearing/Public Mtg on Nov 21. As the PH/Public Mtg has closed, the proposed bylaws may be considered for second and third readings. Item 8 is regarding a proposed bylaw that may be considered for second/third readings following second/third readings of the proposed bylaws in Items 5, 6, and 7. Because the PH/Public Mtg closed on Nov 21, the proposed bylaws were added to this agenda on Nov 22.
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== Vive le CANADA === vive le senat!
IOW, improve (muchly!), do not abolish. Many reasons, the most recent: the govt complaining they cdn't get the Senate to do something it wanted it to do b/c it was INDEPENDENT. A check on govt power.
=== from the EDITOR'S DESK ===
+ FYI re 1300 BALLOONS: they claim roof is 80ft, but they're not counting the 9ft of roof equipment, so 89ft.
+ Concerns: not adhering to Devt Permit conditions permitted with staff approval; openness to be lost with new CEC.
+ Great news about Bramwell Tovey (VSO) and interesting tidbit with Handel's Messiah at UBC.
=== UPDATES & INFO ===
+ PARK ROYAL -- www.shopparkroyal.com 925 9576
> Grand Opening Celebration -- We’re having a party to celebrate the opening of our new popular stores at PkR and you are invited! On Saturday November 30 from 10am 2pm, join us, the Mayor of WV, and special dignitaries of the Squamish Nation to celebrate the opening of our new stores and parkade as well as the blessing of two Squamish Nation art pieces. Live musical sounds will fill the air and a special dance performance from the Squamish Nation will be sure to leave you breathless. There will be live music and a few other surprises throughout the day, with the Fire & Ice show and speeches starting at 1:30pm. Watch as fire- and ice-themed performances captivate everyone’s attention, from live ice carvers to fire breathers. LOCATION: Village Expansion in front of Park Royal South
> Wouldn’t be Christmastime without the Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker at The Centre from December 14 22
This sparkling, critically-acclaimed production features live orchestral accompaniment and Principal Dancers from the Royal Danish Ballet, which will delight the whole family. Purchasers of Park Royal gift cards are eligible for a discount on adult-priced tickets. All you have to do is go to ticketmaster.ca until December 6 and look for the Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker and enter the code “royalnutcracker to receive your discount!
+ WVHS Mtg/Talk -- Pt Atkinson Lighthouse
VERY interesting talk by Elaine Graham. Anyone wishing to purchase a copy of the books by Donald Graham, the former Pt Atkinson lighthouse keeper, Keepers of the Light and Lights of the Inside Passage: A History of British Columbia's Lighthouses and their Keepers, pls write to pointatkinson@wvhs.ca , funds go to the future of the Lighthouse (and property). Details in next WVM re status and choices. There may be a WG formed to pursue options (and preservation!).
=== CALENDAR to Dec 7th ===
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 sent between issues. Subscribe! write subscribewvm@westvan.org]
ABBREVIATIONS, ACRONYMS, INITIALISMS puzzling you? See: http://www.westvan.org/glossary/
= Tuesday Nov 26th
~ 6pm ~ Upper Lands WG (Srs' Ctr) -- Vision and Values
= Wednesday Nov 27th
~ 5 - 7pm ~ Bd of Variance: 546 Newdale; 5358 Kensington Cr; 2256 Radcliffe; 2670 Bellevue
= Thursday Nov 28th
~ 4:30pm ~ WVPD Bd Mtg (WVPD Police Stn) /&/ ~ 5pm ~ NS Adv Cmte on Disabilities Issues at DNV M Hall
= Friday Nov 29th
International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People Gaza in Crisis: Eyewitness Reports
~ 7pm ~ SFU Harbour Ctr, Fletcher Challenge Theatre, 515 W. Hastings, Vancouver
Guest speakers Eva Bartlett, human rights activist and journalist who lived for extended periods in Gaza
Kevin Neish, a Victoria activist and Mavi Marmara survivor who has just returned from Gaza
Admission by donation ($5-10 suggested) For more info, email: info@cpavancouver.org or ijv-vancouver@ijvcanada.org
= Saturday Nov 30th
~ 11am - 4pm ~ Holiday Artisan Market at Gleneagles
http://westvancouver.ca/calendar/holiday-artisan-market-gleneagles-community-centre
~ noon - dusk ~ DUNDARAVE CHRISTMAS FAIR
The Dundarave Festival of Lights kicks off the holidays with a fabulously festive Christmas tree-decorating beach party. Sponsor a tree on Dundarave Beach and save this day to decorate it with everyone you love. Join us for an afternoon of absolutely free concerts to spark up your spirit. Magic happens at dusk, with the Festival's Tree Lighting. More information http://www.dundaravefestival.com/festival-events-2013.html
= Tuesday DECEMBER 3rd
~ 7pm ~ Upper Lands WG at Cmnty Ctr (Cedar Rm)
= Thursday Dec 5th
~ 3:30 - 8pm ~ OPEN HOUSE: MAISON SENIOR LIVING RESIDENCE at Srs' Ctr
The proposal at TWay and Keith is for a private pay (i.e. not-publicly funded) seniors' assisted living and memory care residential facility with 92 stes (110 beds). It differs from other sr housing projects in WV, as it wd provide a housing option for people who require help with certain daily activities (i.e. taking medications, personal hygiene, etc.); also a specialized service for those ppl with memory care needs (i.e. dementia or Alzheimer patients, etc.).
~ 4:30pm ~ Design Review Cmte (the PSB!)
~ 7pm ~ NORTH SHORE HOSPICE SOCIETY HONOUR A LIFE
WV United Church (2062 Esquimalt Ave) -- a procession down to the Park at the bottom of 19th Street for a candlelight service (procession to start at 7:45pm).
= Saturday Dec 7th
~ 10am - noon ~ ADULT VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION SESSION: WELCOMING NEWCOMERS at Srs' Ctr
As diversity continues to increase on the North Shore, we want to ensure that the it is welcoming and inclusive for everyone. Welcoming Newcomers is a free training session that aims to help develop the capacity of the volunteer cmnty to work effectively with newcomers. It is fun, interactive, and informative!
All are required to register and can do so by calling 925 7270 or can register in person (quote #947418).
Space is limited (there is a maximum of 20 participants per session), so please sign up as soon as possible.
~ noon to dusk ~ DUNDARAVE NATIVITY AND PADDLE SONGS
Celebrate the best spirit of the season with the songs First Nation voices have raised on these shores for generations, to the very best contemporary singer songwriters. The Dundarave Nativity makes its return to Dundarave Beach, after 700 hours of loving work by Master Carver Bill Seminoff. Join us for an absolutely free afternoon of song to celebrate the origins of the Dundarave Festival of Lights in the Dundarave Nativity.
+++ WV MEMORIAL LIBRARY +++ http://www.westvanlibrary.ca
See the calendar: https://westvanlibrary.ca/events/calendar/month
+ OPERA with Nicolas Krusek The late operas of Richard Wagner, 12:30 - 2:30pm -- ..., Dec 4
+ Friday Night Concert - The Vancouver Bach Choir
~ 7:30 - 8:45pm ~ FRIDAY DECEMBER 6
A generous bequest in support of music at the Library from the estate of Robert Leslie Welsh, through the WV Memorial Library Foundation, allows us to host this free series. We offer superb performances for every musical taste.
Join us for an evening of some of the best-loved music of the season. Under the baton of Maestro Leslie Dala, the Vancouver Bach Choir, will perform seasonal favourites featuring excerpts from Handel's Messiah. With a special appearance by the Vancouver Bach Youth Choir.
Doors open at 7pm. Come early for best seating! Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library.
For more information, visit or call the Information Desk at 925 7403.
+++ 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 exhibition is presented in three parts. Each incorporates clay, wch 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.
{details in previous issues}
+++ FERRY BUILDING GALLERY +++ http://ferrybuildinggallery.com ~ 925 7290
November 15 - December 15 -- GREAT STUFF!
+++ SILK PURSE +++ http://silkpurse.ca/exhibitions/ 925 7292
> November 26 - Dec 1 -- Reflections 2014 Silent Auction
It’s time for the annual Capilano University IDEA (Illustration/Design Elements/Application) Student silent auction! This cd be your last chance to own one of the remarkable paintings from the popular Reflections 2014 Calendar series, depicting local cityscapes and landscapes by emerging talent. Proceeds from the sale of artwork fund the students’ gradshow. Find the perfect painting and support local students! Bidding closes at 4pm Sunday December 1st
> December 3 - 22 -- The Gift of Art
Three talented local painters, Annie Bohni, Engin Dalyancy, and Sharon Mason, share their artistic gifts in the season of giving. Stop by the gallery for the reception and see what gift of art you might like to give to someone special.
Opening reception: Tuesday December 3rd from 6 - 8pm.
+++ KAY MEEK CENTRE +++ http://www.kaymeekcentre.com/on_stage/events_calendar
Simplest way to get on email list, call 913 3634 (also for tix) or email tickets@kaymeekcentre.com
Saturday November 30 ~ Christmas On the Air ~ 8pm ~
Sunday December 1 ~ David Benoit - A Charlie Brown Christmas ~ 4pm ~
Tuesday December 3 ~ Movie - The Reluctant Fundamentalist ~ 7:30pm ~
Friday December 6 ~ Cabaret New Music Series Presented by Kay Meek Centre: HILARY GRIST ~ 8pm ~
+++ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 60, WV http://www.westvan60.com/ Ofc 922 3587 Lounge: 922 1920
NOVEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MEAT DRAWS EVERY SATURDAY AT 4:30 PM
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 28 BINGO! in the lounge 5:30PM
FOOD BANK DRIVE NOVEMBER 23 DECEMBER 8
Bring $10 worth of non-perishable goods (to win a wine gift basket); we need to fill ten boxes. Pls donate to help the less fortunate.
MEMBERSHIP
Thank you to all those who have paid their 2014 Dues. If you have not already picked up your mbrship and door cards, they are available behind the bar in the lounge. This saves hugely on mailing costs, but please let me know if you do need your card mailed to you. The 2014 door cards will not be usable until January.
Again, for those who have not yet paid, the Early Bird Draw will end on November 30th.
On December 1st, the Dues pricing will increase from $60 to $65.
Pls note the date of the Early Bird Draw, for a chance to win one of three $50 IGA gift cards, will be held on Sat Dec 7th. Janice Mackay-Smith, Membership Chair
+++ WV CHAMBER of COMMERCE + 926 6614 + http://www.westvanchamber.com West Van Chamber's Christmas Dinner - NEXT WEEK! Tuesday, December 3 -- only 8 tix left!
The Chamber's annual Christmas Dinner will take place at the beautiful Capilano Golf & Country Club, on Tuesday, December 3rd, starting at 6:30pm. The evening will feature a champagne reception sponsored by British Pacific Properties, a wonderful dinner buffet and we will be hosting a SILENT AUCTION with a theme of "Christmas Shopping." Thank you to everyone that has donated! read more... Member - $135, Non-mbr - $150 Register or Learn More
https://www.westvanchamber.com/page/calendar/ezlist_event_cf11c62a-b92c-490e-ada3-a53449b9cb09.aspx
=== 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 - Dec 21
It's Snowing on Saltspring, a season favourite by Nicola Cavendish, Granville Island Stage, Nov 28 - Dec 28
+ JERICHO ARTS CTR 224 8007 www.jerichoartscentre.com
> UNITED PLAYERS 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
> LIFE AND DEPTH PRODUCTIONS
2 for Tea -- surreal physical comedy; turns an ordinary tea party into a fantastic wonderland of stimulation and play; four audience mbrs will be selected. Tea is served; bring a teacup. 8pm Dec 2 - 7
+ PAL THEATRE westerngoldtheatre.org
Alan Ayckbourn's classic farce, Relatively Speaking, until Dec 1
+ ROUNDHOUSE CMNTY CTR 872 1861 pitheatre.com
Except in the Unlikely Event of War, world premiere of distinctly Cdn work; arts, politics, and war, until Dec 1
+ 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
+ MAIN STREET THEATRE
The Odd Couple by Neil Simon starring Ryan Beil mainstreettheatre.ca 992 2313 7:30pm Nov 28 - Dec 8
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
+ THE CULTCH 251 1363 thecultch.com
- A Christmas Carol in Gay Apparel, presented by the Leaping Thespians; 8pm Dec 3 - 7 [4pm Dec 4]
- Jack and the Beanstalk: an East Van Panto, written by Charles Demers (of CBC's The Debaters fame), starring Allan Zinyk (of Bard on the Beach fame); various times Dec 4 - 29
+ 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
+ QET -- Stuart McLean and the Vinyl Cafe: Christmas Tour; 2:30 and 7pm Dec 1st
+ ORPHEUM THEATRE -- Comic Eddie Izzard, ticketmaster.ca 8pm Dec 2 and 3
* 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.
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
Masoud Soheili Caroun Art Gallery (CAG) 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver
778 372 0765 (1 - 8pm Pacific time) www.Caroun.net
Winter Group Exhibition 2013
Cartoons, Paintings, and Photography by:Farhad Varasteh, J. Tydmas, Kaveh Rasouli, Mitra Jashni, Morteza Khanali, Nasrin Hooshmand Nik, Parvaneh Jesarat, Sahar Seyedi, Shamon Cleefe & Tollt
noon - 8pm December 1 - 14 (closed Mondays) Opening Reception: 4 - 9pm December 7
http://www.caroun.com/CarounArtGallery/Exhibitions/00-Expositions.html* MUSIC
+ VANCOUVER PLAYHOUSE friendsofchambermusic.ca
Takacs Quartet, Hungary's critically acclaimed ensemble, plays Mozart, Bartok, and Beethoven 3pm Dec 1
+ OPERA PRO CANTANTI 340 8545
Lucia di Lammermoor by Donizetti at Cambrian Hall procantanti.com 7pm Sunday Dec 1, 8, 15, 22
+ VANCOUVER OPERA
Benjamin Britten's ALBERT HERRING -- A charming comic depiction of English village life
COMPANY PREMIERE --Co-produced with Pacific Opera Victoria
November 30, December 5, 7, 8 (matinée),Evening performances 7:30pm. Matinées 2pm
The busybodies of the Loxford May Day committee cannot find a virtuous female to be May Queen, so they name as May King the over-protected grocer’s son, Albert Herring. Following an extravagant crowning ceremony, at which Albert gets tipsy on rum-spiked lemonade, he decides to cut his mother’s apron strings and venture into the sensual world he sees others enjoying. After a frantic search by the entire town, Albert reappears, having enjoyed a night of debauchery. Depending on your point of view, he has been either ruined or saved.This brilliant comedy by England’s greatest opera composer is a fast-paced, witty, and devastatingly satirical portrayal of the quaint characters of a closed-in (and now vanished) community. Employing a cleverly constituted chamber orchestra, Britten uses his prodigious powers of melodic invention and parody to explore society’s attitudes toward an odd but innocent individual. VO’s new co-production is set in East Suffolk at the time of the opera’s 1947 premiere.
All perfs Queen Elizabeth Theatre Approx running time: 2 hrs 43 min (including one intermission)
http://www.vancouveropera.ca/albert-herring-synopsis.html
+ VANCOUVER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA http://www.vancouversymphony.ca/calendar/
The VSO's 95th Anniversary Season! BEETHOVEN MONTH ! see website/calendar
o Don Quixote! Sat 8pm Nov 30 Orpheum Theatre; Mon 8pm Dec 2 Centennial Theatre
Bramwell Tovey, conductor Raphael Wallfisch, cello*
Brahms, Hungarian Dances;Strauss, Don Quixote*;Faure, Pavane;Bizet, Symphony No. 1
GREAT BREAKING NEWS!!!
Conductor Bramwell Tovey's contract has been extended to 2017/2018, VSO's 99th year.
In the centenary year, he will become Music Director Emeritus.
* CHORAL MUSIC
o Handel's Messiah - University Singers, UBC Choral Union, UBC Symphony Orchestra (200 singers) 8pm Nov 30
Audience members will be invited to stand for the Hallelujah Chorus, as has been customary since the first London performance in 1743. That evening -- at that very moment -- the King stood, and the entire audience was obligated to follow suit. Historians and amateur musicologists enjoy debating whether he was acknowledging the kingly reference in the musical phrase "KING OF KINGS", or if perhaps he was simply tired and wanted to stand.
This concert marks the first full performance of Messiah in over 15 years. Dr. Graeme Langager -- UBC's vibrant new Director of Choral Activities -- brings his dynamic leadership style to the podium to conduct the 250+ performers.
o Christmas with the Bach Choir, Orpheum, vancouverbachchoir.com 696 4290 2pm Dec 1
o Christmas with the Tenors, QET tenorsmusic.com 8pm Monday Dec 2
o Vancouver Welsh Men's Choir: Christmas Concert, Christ Church Cathedral vwmc.ca Dec 5
o Vancouver Chamber Choir: A Baroque Christmas, Music of Celebration; music of Bach and Handel,
joined by the Pacifica Singers Orpheum, vancouverchamberchoir.com 8pm Friday Dec 6
o Pandora's Vox and Espiritu: Only Joy Allowed; a kaleidoscope of seasonal songs; KMC; Dec 6, 7
o Lots of luscious choir performances Nov 29 to Dec 16:
http://www.allianceforarts.com/files/enet/pdf/13/11/music.pdf
* FESTIVALS
o Whistler Film Festival whistler.com/events Dec 4 - 8
o Vancouver Christmas Market -- Old World-style German Christmas Market; 45 wooden booths, German food, mulled wine; daily performers; Queen Elizabeth Theatre plaza. Nov 22 - Dec 24 from 11am to 9pm
* TALKS
~ 5:30pm Thursday Nov 28th ~ Trudeau 2.0: Pierre's Legacy, Justin's Future,
Roundtable Discussion; Hbr Ctr SFU, sfu.ca/history
~ 12:30pm Tuesday Dec 3rd ~ Michael Conway Baker: One Magic Christmas
Join the award-winning composer as he talks about his experience composing the score to the Disney film, One Magic Christmas. Parkgate branch library (3675 Banff Court, NV) nvdpl.ca 929 3727
~ 7pm Wednesday Dec 4th ~ Historic Vancouver panoramas at the Space Centre
Michael Kluckner, at the HR MacMillan Space Centre ("the planetarium"), will be narrating a presentation of old (75 - 100 years) panoramic photos by WJ Moore: Vancouver scenes, matched to contemporary ones and projected onto the dome of the theatre, concentrating on images of False Creek, Granville Island, and suburban (mainly Kerrisdale) neighbourhoods. The photographs are from the Vancouver archives collection. It's a stunning use of their new digital projectors and an unequalled way to compare the old city with the current one.
More details: http://www.spacecentre.ca/feature-series. Pls buy tix in advance: ph 738 7827 local 240
~ 7pm Thursday Dec 5th ~ Collaboration and Communication: Two Keys to Our Ocean's Future
The Centre for Coastal Science and Management at Simon Fraser University is pleased to invite you to this year's Canada Ocean Lecture featuring Dr. John Nightingale, President and CEO, Vancouver Aquarium and Marine Science Centre. The talk will take place at the Wosk Centre for Dialogue, SFU Vancouver.
The talk is free and open to everyone but reservations are recommended as seating is limited.
To reserve a spot, visit www.sfu.ca/reserve and scroll down to Dec 5th events.
~ 7:30pm Thursday Dec 5th ~ Khaled Hosseini, author of the Kiterunner, speaks about his latest book,
And the Mountains Echoed, at St Andrew's Wesley (Burrard at Nelson). writersfest.bc.ca 629 8849
=== HEADSUP / NOTICES === [sent to subscribers as updates; QTP moved to end]
=x= HEADSUP 23A PH & Christmas festivities starting [22 November, 2013 2:39:03 AM PST]
Public Hearing closed a while after 10pm. From 6pm!!!
Keep in mind, no one is allowed to speak to anyone on Ccl about the topic until the vote.
Speakers for and against. Many asked to lease instead of sell and several have asked for a referendum.
I asked if a Council passes a motion (the Mar 4th motion to lower the bldg by 30ft apparently has been ignored), what happens (ie will it be enforced). The Mayor said it was a Public Hearing and they weren't there to answer questions. He referred me to Bob Sokol (Dir/Planning) so I'll try to get clarification.
Exciting times!
Got email late afternoon with these two PkR events. Passing on fyi. Lighting up tomorrow! Dundarave Christmas Fair next weekend. And Ambleside, with a banner competition, celebrates the weekend after that.
Cheers, Carolanne
>>> On Friday, Nov 22, Park Royal will host its third annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in The Village at PkR from 5:30 7:30pm. Come and watch as the entire Village is lit up at 7pm sharp.
>>> Santa Claus's Arrival HO HO HO!
Santa Claus arrives at Park Royal on Saturday, Nov 23. He will once again make his grand entrance in the Santa’s Arrival parade, accompanied by the Vanleena Dance Academy, in PkR-N at 10:30am and then will be sitting in his chair by 11am. The first 100 children to get their photo taken with Santa on that day will receive a beautiful Rogers’s Chocolate advent calendar.
=x= HEADSUP 23B AGENDA Nov 25 (was Philippines; Women) 24 November, 2013 5:01:33 PM PST
apologies -- 23B unfinished and neglected to transmit
just sending the two items it had now [#3] fyi,
but also, rather than sending a 23D will send you the PH agenda [#1] link (comprehensive), and
Monday's Main Items and Agenda [#2] ahead of time.
Another JFK quotation at the end. {moved to end}
#1 -- 1300 PH Agenda Nov 21
#2 Main items: Fire/Rescue; Third Quarter Budget Review; 2014 Budget Review; Utility Fees {Agenda to section below}
#3
AN EVENSONG TO PRAY FOR THE PHILIPPINES
Sunday, November 24 at 4pm. Christ Church Anglican Cathedral, Georgia & Burrard, Vancouver
The Choir of Christ Church Cathedral will offer a Choral Evensong on Sunday with prayers for the people of the Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan. A sermon will be preached by the Rev. Louie Engnan, Incumbent of St. Michael's Anglican Church, Surrey. The offering received will go to the Haiyan relief efforts of the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF).
MOTHERS' UNION - WHITE RIBBON CAMPAIGN
In speaking and hearing this pledge: "I will never commit, condone, or remain silent about violence against women" behaviours will change and more women will live in safety.
Nov 25th - Dec. 10th (16 days)
White Ribbons will be available in the Narthex {of the St James Church, DTES, 303 Cordova} and during Formation.
For the Mothers' Union website campaign page: http://www.mothersunion.org/take-action-against-gender-based-violence
=x= HEADSUP 23C Wkend Events; JFK Date: 22 November, 2013 11:58:01 PM PST
Today: 50th anniversary of the assassination of JFK. In his honour, I'll start with three JFK quotations; there's an analysis at the v end. Then: Sunday noon a documentary on the oldest lighthouse in the Americas; and the UBC Early Music Ensemble Sunday and Monday [details below].
+ LIGHTHOUSES -- noon Sunday November 24 on CBC
View this if you can. It is highly relevant to our local situation at Point Atkinson. If after viewing, you have any questions, please contact pointatkinson@wvhs.ca.
Elaine Graham
Point Atkinson Lighthouse
Director, Lighthouse Park Preservation Society
Chair, Point Atkinson Lighthouse Cmte (WV Historical Society)
A new documentary titled Lighthouses will have its world television broadcast premiere on CBC’s Land and Sea on Sunday.
Lighthouses are perhaps the most iconic structure in Atlantic Canada, but their future is in jeopardy. The documentary Lighthouses reveals how local communities in Nova Scotia are finding innovative ways to keep these lights burning bright.
Feel free to share the following links to the film trailer and Facebook event.
Lighthouses Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-eyXSyl0Og&feature=youtu.be
Lighthouses Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/580960155309104/
Any help sharing information about the documentary would be greatly appreciated. Our hope is to have as many Canadian viewers as possible in order to help people become more aware around the risk of losing our beloved lighthouses.
Thanks,
Jessica Murray, Tell Tale Productions Inc., Marketing Mgr, Tel: 902 482 4650, Cell: 902 403 8988, Email: jessica@telltale.tv
+ MUSIC
UBC Early Music Ensemble, Roy Barnett Recital Hall at UBC
~ 8pm ~ Sunday November 24 and ~ noon ~ Monday November 25
This eclectic program includes music by Handel, Vivaldi, Schütz, Schein, and Caldara, scored for voices, baroque strings, recorders, natural horns, guitars, and harpsichord. Admission is free of charge!
+ JFK
16 Mind-Blowing Facts About Who Really Killed JFK
By Carl Gibson, Reader Supported News 22 November 13
Government documents declassified after the passage of the JFK Records Act in 1992 prove that the official narrative is bullsh*t. There is overwhelming evidence implicating the CIA and other United States intelligence agencies, as well as top military officials and corporate entities, in a complex plot to stage a coup against a president who rebelled against their wishes......
Read the entire article: http://readersupportednews.org/opinion2/277-75/20557-16-mind-blowing-facts-about-who-really-killed-jfk
My note: The other night CBC had a story about a Cdn connection in Winnipeg; Canada gets a brief mention in this.
Making ppl accept war? think of the Gulf of Tonkin incident (not mentioned)
Grammar: shd be hitchhiker fitted
=== 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 Nov 18 ===
=== SPECIAL CCL MTG NOTES ===
Note: At 6pm the sp Ccl mtg will commence in open session in the MFCR and will be immediately followed by a motion to exclude the public in order to hold a closed session, pursuant to section 90 of the Community Charter. At 7pm the reg Ccl mtg will commence in the Council Chamber.
6:00PM
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 M or another position appointed by the M;
(k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a M service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the Ccl, cd reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the M if they were held in public
Purpose of meeting: proposed provision of a municipal service and personnel matters.
3. ADJOURNMENT (of open session)
=== REGULAR CCL MTG NOTES Monday Nov 18 ===
7:00 PM
1. Call to Order.
Mayor: I apologize for my croaky voice.
Before we start, on behalf of Council, I am very pleased to announce that the District has appointed Nina Leemhuis as our chief administrative officer. We conducted an extensive Canada-wide search and interviewed a number of strong candidates, and Nina was Council’s unanimous choice. She is an entrepreneur and business woman and has held senior roles in large organizations, including the District of West Vancouver where she was Chief Financial Officer. Nina will serve the District and the people of West Vancouver well in the years to come. She is a proven leader with a firm grasp of business, a deep understanding of the issues affecting West Vancouver, and a commitment to continue to make our community a great place to live for all our residents. It is with great pleasure that I make this announcement and Nina, on behalf of my colleagues on Council, I wish you well in your new role. Well done.
APPLAUSE
Nina's committed to a 70-hr work week, so that's good
{unaudible}
In Jan 2012 the tennis courts at the civic ctr site were converted to parking (22nd St) as parking not av during the construction period.
The situation relating to this has changed, the attendance at the cmnty ctr has experienced an unanticipated and unprecedented success wch is good news. As well, prog offerings were not anticipated -- such as the Elder College at Westerleigh -- they are also proving to be a tremendous success.
Given these circs, Ccl has determined that a comprehensive review with cmnty consultation of all our tennis facilities and parking reqmts around the cmnty ctr will be conducted over the next year in order to develop recommendations for Ccl's future consideration.
> move to the Aquatic Ctr, a good news story
last week staff used training, revived a gentleman who suffered a cardiac arrest
external defibrillator and Fire Dept, to hosp
attending ER physician said lifeguard team had indeed saved the life; heard from wife, and he's recovering
> on behalf of Ccl, we as a cmnty and and as a Ccl want to support what's happened in the Philippines.
The District has launched the following information to support fundraising.
eye-catching image for the website was designed; staff researched and posted info on the website, federal matching prog, and registered charities.
Info also pushed out through all our media channels, three District twitter channels and posted to Facebook; posters in facilities
> Finally, one of our most prominent citizens has passed away, Jack Munro. Labour leader, icon in BC and Cclr Sop will have something to say during Reports.
so -- oh, removing item 6
Sop: I haven't moved the agenda yet
Mayor: I'm moving too quickly
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
amended by
adding to Item 3, Oct 28 sp and reg ccl minutes and Nov 4 sp and reg ccl minutes
adding to Item 10, a report titled proposed coach house implementation
adding to item 13, items 13.1 through 13.4
and that item 6, Budget review, be withdrawn
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
adopted as circulated:
October 21, 2013 special and regular Council meetings; October 28, 2013 special and regular Council meetings;
October 31, 2013 special Council meeting; and November 4, 2013 special and regular Council meetings.
Mayor: ...confine your remarks; first, a delegation
oh, I'm having a bad night here; have to adopt the minutes
{minutes adopted}
think I had one too many cold pills....
DELEGATIONS
4. L. Henshaw and D. Newberry, NSh Homelessness Task Force, re Homelessness Action Week 2013
PowerPoint presentation to be provided.
{beginning inaudible and then the mic came on}
LH: D Newberry with Homeless Shelter
Task Force started in 1998, collaboration and partnership with the three Ms, social services agencies, VCoastal Health, the RCMP, and others who care about addressing homelessness in our cmnty
DN: many paths to homelessness, lack of xxx, xxx, ...... or mental illness; diff to know number, ~300, shd hv a count, number in March
LH: a lot of work; thank you for help; pass out resource cards .... about services available
Lookout Housing Shelter great work; Transitional prog
Shower prog at Braithwaite Ctr
SLIDE -- terrific mural on Lookout Shelter
cmnty employment ctr
hope and shadows calendar, images of NSh
Hollyburn Fam Services; terrific progs
health and addictions; for women opening this spring
VCH: cmnty nurse practitioner
Health Protection clinic
DN: where I work, with....
orgs, churches, cmnty groups helpful; WV gives homeless orgs through cmte grants to....
and of course the extremely remarkable Dundarave Festival of Lights, wch takes place on Dundarave Beach throughout December, wch raises not only funds for transitional housing at the Lookout Housing Ctr but also an enormous amt of awareness. I think that's a huge thing.
That starts up; four Saturdays in Dec -- quite a remarkable thing
technically we here to give a report on the Homelessness Action Wk that took place in October; probably our most successful on the NSh ever
dual purpose initiative; raise awareness of causes and solutions; and to provide direct services to those affected
theme this year was invisible homelessness
that's designed to highlight the fact that in Canada, about 80% of homeless don't sleep nec'ly in the streets but more associated with couch-surfing, particularly on the NSh.
invisible camping, ppl using RVs
[7:20] a number of successful events: Dinner w/ youth, sources of homelessness, etc; they wished more adults had been present
nurse practitioners, over 130
bus Deep Cove to HBay picking up homeless, took them to
spend more than a third of income on housing
LH: waste, lack of cohesion
Mayor: is the prob getting worse or better?
LH: worse, Salvation Army has had to start a families-only day
think the count coming in March will be helpful
invisible homelessness
CC: two questions: homelessness doesn't exist in a vacuum; tightness of rental market
DN: diff to find housing across NSh and hurts low most
essential
sit down with ppl and go to Craigslist -- ppl on NSh feel strongly about staying but diff to find anything under $1K and they get $375/mo for housing
CC: xxx congress
mental health services for youth -- comment on link between that and homelessness
??: lack of anything, mental or health services, leads to homelessness
staff at shelter reach out
services that do exist are swamped.
CC: tyvm, really eye-opening for us
moved: received for information, with thanks.
Mayor: you'll be pleased to know you have a tree again this year -- go down to Dundarave Festival of Lights
REPORTS
5. Reports from Mayor and Councillors on Boards, Committees, and Working Groups
ML: open house was v well-attended
GCC cmte, again that cmte is doing great work in the western region; usage continues to expand exponentially; youth dances Gr 7 and 8 sell out immed
tomorrow evening at the Gleneagles Clubhouse is the WRA AGM
Thurs, at KMC commencement of the PH of the 1300block, 7pm
{someone corrected him, that it's at 6pm}
MB: Nov 6 good work xxx do at Milestone's -- amazing Youth Employment prog, etc
congratulations on a well-attended and well-presented event
Unity in Diversity Awards last week -- promote tolerance; list of nominees impressive (eight); winner was the NSh Schizophrenia Society
NSh Congress held last week; almost all of Ccl was there; packed agenda; Peter Ladner speaking; CEO of Health, xxx last speaker, Dr Mathias, one of the most impressive speakers I've heard [7:33]
gaps: access for youth; seconded to VCH from St Paul's Hosp, working here on NSh on strategy to close the gaps
Sop: I was at a few mtgs and listened intently and will speak another time
I want to take a few minutes to recognize Jack Munro's recent passing at the age of 82
xxx; I met Jack briefly in his retirement years; liked what he stood for
father in pulp and sulfide union in the 50s
passion
he and my father were principled men; both families grew up in harsh
one passion: [7:35]
I salute
humour; sensitive and caring man; never be another JM; our condolences to his family
NG: thank you for that segue to the issue of Remembrance
invited ten days ago to their ceremonies at Sentinel and WVSec
drama band, amazing; only downside I forgot my tissues; really moving
good to have that closeness
add to what Cclr Booth said about the NSh Congress; five Ms as well as two FNations + sch trustees and VCoastal Health
sometimes criticized not coordinating across NSh but some v needy topic
one thing that will come out is Parks xxx on mental health and youth [7:38]
CC: Library Fdn fundraiser tomorrow night with Wade Davis; unf it's sold out -- I nearly didn't get a ticket; of course you can still donate
Mayor: on Sat night former Mayor Pam G-J and I attended &&&
attached to St Francis Church one of our xxxx
encourage cmnty grps to get involved and improve their space
unf former mayor and I did not win the prize but middle of the road
last Fri went down to flaming defeat re Sewage Treatment Plant -- ev &&&
recommended treat all the same going forward -- ours just happened to be first
30% and 70% xxx that was rejected 64 to 60
Surrey, Delta, Bby; &&& south of the Fraser voted against
means ten years from now we'll be paying $900K more instead of what [in] the recommended motion
as it sits now
the bigger fight is to make sure get federal funding.
6. 2014 Budget Presentation (File: 0860-01) >>> withdrawn <<<
7. Proposed Revision to Development Permit Language (File: 2515-01)
Sokol: ...
TP: ...
Sop: timeline to report back; might be wise
[7:47] advise Ccl
maybe a report to be specific re variances to pass; some beneficial
siting, form, and character tonight, and proposal for coach houses
going to see some changes in the future
bit of a concern; proposals, looking for amendments all the time
taken care of by the staff might be merit but
rather than making decision tonight; test six to eight mos, a year; report; wd be v valuable
Sokol: not talking about variance or the zoning
still needs to comply with the zoning
only be within change still complies with the DP guidelines
recognize Ccl has some concerns
keep track over time so if some go beyond; meet ev six months or so
Sop: in history, and I was there, we saw what was happening and put a stop to it
in thoughts of making something easier
feel, Ms Leemhuis we shd have more
Mayor: good example is Hollyburn Mews, when we saw, Mr Geller here
publicly flogging Mr Geller, bringing to Ccl to approve
staff wd use own judgement; just handled by staff instead of costly staff report
Sokol: correct
Mayor: bring back report in six months, satisfy you?
Sop: no
we're &&&; if you want to expand
NL, now CAO: they must always comply with the zoning bylaw and the DP
talented staff, don't want to compromise their prof integrity and
{### get this [7:52] &&&}
if M&Ccl will approve
report back more frequently if wd satisfy xxx; feel comfortable
again I wd suggest; most certainly keep the dialogue open if it wd make Cclr Sop more comfortable
Sop: this Ccl never sees a project
going back a couple of years ago, impact on a house b/c of extension of a roofline creating a long xxx, nbrs lost their view
Ccl said no, you can't extend beyond 4ft
{new mbrs?} not privy to early days
we don't see those projs, but we hear from the public
[need to] be on top, have these controls
don't know what the rest of Ccl feels
CC: wd dearly love to call the subject
motion on floor; biggest non-story
constantly hearing from public the level of bureaucracy at the Dist; streamline and remove red tape
{common refrain from devprs, always anxious to get the devt approved and finished, but rarely from residents -- unless complaining about what devprs are doing or getting away with....}
bring forward; extremely minor; remove the burden of minor variances of 2 or 3 inches
cost to Geller: delay
{keep in mind Geller's delay (Hollyburn Mews) was b/c he was not building according to the OCP/Zoning, and then nbrs were opposed to the increase/zoning he wanted. That shd be delayed seeking approval!}
talk about service
just as soon put motion on the floor; don't want to create more work for him
six months, if it's not working stop it, if
Mayor: public, but only received after ccl debate. Cclr Gambioli?
NG: just going to call the question
Mayor: okay, then go to mbr of the public. Carolanne Reynolds
CR: Sorry, I wrote it there but didn't know you were going to skip No. 6
about this -- I can understand ppl wanting to streamline it, I also feel strongly about Ccl's responsibility, and having known some mathematicians and even some engineers, I find it astounding when they're making all those plans that they'd make a mistake of three inches. I'm sure that must be v rare.
But if you want to go ahead with this, then what I wd suggest is that there be a monthly [list], either a list of the things for the month comes to Ccl for Ccl's approval, or just received for information so that both the Ccl and the public will see what changes have bn allowed and that way you make it more open and ppl know what's going on.
so that wd be my recommendation; have a monthly report of what was permitted beyond the Devt Permit and for you to see and for the public to see.
Thank you. [7:58]
Mayor: thank you; it's probably not a bad recommendation
TP: ...
Mayor: and Mr Sokol if not too much trouble, monthly report for first two or three
{good attempt, but no one picked up on that amendment, alas}
TP moved: staff be directed to include the revised language in Devt Permits as described in the report dated October 29, 2013 titled, “Proposed Revision to Development Permit Language.
{Sop opposed}
Mayor: and Cclr Sop and I wd like to see that little monthly summary
[8pm]
8. Community Engagement Committee Terms of Reference Proposed Amendments (File: 0116-20-CEC)
BL: [original] Patti Bolton and Alex Tunner in first CEC; proud history
{wonder why he left out Carolanne Reynolds.... b/c he's interpreting, wants WGs to have closed sessions, and I've been pointing out the original intention was ALL open???}
reconstituting it wd be great
Tunner worked redrafting, thank him for that
MB: move with an amendment:
{this was the surprise of the evening}
2.2 &&&
to reflect all mbrs of Ccl be on the cmte; mbrship by cclrs
Oct 25 report
Mayor: what about 2 and 3?
MB: yes {and read}
{NOTICE: this does not mention that the CEC will be all mbrs of Ccl -- wonder why??? think the reason is that MB just brought this to the ccl mtg and was not on the agenda or mentioned as a possibility/amendment/addition}
1. The proposed amendments to the CEC terms of reference as described in the report dated October 25, 2013 from the DepCAO and Mgr, Legislative Services, be approved;
2. The District’s annual advertising for volunteers for boards and committees to be conducted in November 2013 include a call for volunteers for three citizen members for the Community Engagement Committee for a one year term; and
{b/c the amendment stated all mbrs of Ccl be on the CEC, Panz, Sop, Mayor, were opposed}
3. Following appointment of committee members, the committee meet at its earliest convenience to consider proposed amendments to the Guidelines for Working Groups and other duties as set out in the terms of reference.
passes?
{there's some confusion over the status of this, having whole Ccl on a cmte}
Mayor: Ms Scholes, help us
under charter?
SSch: yes
Mayor: then I wd appoint, so doesn't that counter ? xxx
SSch: &&& [8:04]
Mayor: speak more
MB: in conflict with the law
&&& huge on xxx govt
involve all of Ccl b/c that highlights the value of xxx
for example I wd like to be on this cmte, I'm not, I'm v interested in cmnty engagement
now ev has to come
currently the ToR, the citizen mbrs are involved in the selection of WG mbrs
in all of our cmtes want to reflect.... and as broad as we can
our WGs shd hv as many diff as possible
decision-making through xxx
any changes to mbrship wd hv to be reflected in the quorum
CC: in favour on slightly diff grounds
the WGs set up by the CEC are WGs of Ccl, they go out in the cmnty to look in depth xxx
the ToRef shd be terms all Ccl agree with
{hm? forgetting they come to Ccl for their approval???}
reporting back to Ccl; their recommendations -- all of Ccl shd see them
split between dog lovers and not -- ToRef diff for each
better balanced and more equitable
advanced with all of Ccl
CEC agreed on ToRef
secondly tasked with mbrship
assure full confidence of Ccl
citizen mbrs, no reason privacy wise can't [choose citizen mbrs]; done at Lib Bd
not onerous but speaks to importance
advised by Mr Tunner, and he can speak for himself on this; no prob with all of Ccl being on [CEC]
Mayor: didn't Ccl always approve the TofRef for WGs?
CC: yes
{so why this change? does CC see a difference or problem?}
TP: approve xxx
on cutting edge; huge chunk
as a citizen and as a cclr on xxx
this is a fine, fine, model
when you have all of Ccl and three citizens, not fair; wd hate to lose that balance
this is fantastic
[CEC] was Cclrs Ferguson and Soprovich with the mayor, Pam G-J, plus citizens Alex Tunner, Patti Bolton, and Carolanne Reynolds; outstanding work
[8:11] CEC not at a whim to do whatever; no question need to get citizens back
hope will move this forward so we can get back
xxx for that first mtg of WGs
we have outstanding work done in this cmnty
I don't think having all of Ccl on CEC is the right way to move fwd
Sop: may I ask the MClk to give a brief outline
SSch: an annual apptmt by ccl mbrs prior to last couple of years
forward to... that info...
BL: deliberation
[8:14] delegation to carry out the work of Ccl, diff
v gd policy in early days of CEC; went off-side
now that we're coming up to v serious work
{well, it's all been v serious work -- or is he referring to decisions re BPP land coming up?}
Sop: I had my light on! {re mic}
WG and CEC guidelines
folks here and around dais
work and value ... incredible results ... sensible process ... not all of Ccl, doesn't make sense
process worked so well
if nose out of joint can xxx
if you don't appreciate what mbrs on this cmte have done to date then that's unfortunate
not nec; not support for all but for citizens as in past
NG: on fence; don't want to see this go down
except for intimidation
NL: xxx a;ledectel {absolutely no idea what I was trying to type; maybe fingers misplaced???}
focus
broader
suggest all of Ccl, then an equal number of cmnty mbrs, then large group oversees
Ccl agrees on terms of ref; 3 and 3 is a weighting
been a thoughtful process, a lot of history; worked through a lot of issues
fundamental principle; Ccl or Cmnty Engagement Cmte
Ccl --- more equitable -- table the motion; put the question on the
ML: missing up apptmts to WGs
clear selected; weighted re Ccl
on that basis don't [dree?] any problem
remove perception of bias; more transparent
Christine Banham: xxx
seen dominance of a ccl liaison
citizens who show up time and time again; they are needed
question whether encouraging citizen engagement at all
I'd recommend sticking with original
Alex Tunner: don't know that this is the right place to start tinkering; always envisioned CEC and WG shd be evolutionary
paper with yellow highlighting; on second page
wd make most sense; been more than five years since this started going sideways
not time for going sideways; had occasion to meet with Craig and Mary-Ann
CC, he speaks from a non-functioning CEC
as pointed out by Ccl [Sop?], Smith and Panz; recomms come back to Ccl; feedback loop
ToR; we've got a WG difficult b/c
intimidated not free to participate
{poppycock -- an unfounded exaggeration -- see my comments in PQP, p20}
defend ... balance has to be on the citizens
get on with it
CR: Thank you, and thank you to Cclr Panz for mentioning that I was on the original group {CEC} since I was omitted in the previous list.
{cited earlier}
I wd like to {give} addl info. Someone said they were always appointed for one year. We decided that we wd want some overlap so we did actually make {it so} you didn't have everyone completely new; so we recommended there was one {to continue} and then there was some overlap and not just one year {each} there cd be appted for two {sequentially} and wd try to rotate them
I understand your dilemma about the mbrship; it worked v well with three cclrs and three citizen mbrs.
and if you think there shd be more, maybe a compromise wd be to have four: four ccl mbrs and four citizens
so I'll leave it to you to decide what sort of balance you want.
{Usually, a cmte/body has no more than three mbrs of Ccl b/c four represents a majority. Bodies present their recommendations to Ccl. Although they are marked "received for information", as former mayor pointed out (clarification asked for by former cclr Vaughan), if any mbrs of Ccl disagrees or wants to change anything, they are free to bring it up. IOW, not a rubber stamp, not set in stone -- although that's the impression given by that wording so Cclr C's concern is understandable.}
As for appointing the mbrs of various groups, I've heard various ppl complain and praise and all sorts of xxx and what we did at the beginning is, the interpretation is, that b/c volunteers apply and there was personal information, that that shd only be done by the cclrs under non-disclosure/confidence.
I understand in the Library [board] they do it {review applicns} with citizens; I don't have a strong feeling one way or the other, but I'm letting you know that we, the citizens on that {orig CEC}, were quite happy with only Ccl deciding who wd be on b/c they got to see that personal information.
If you want to expand it to the citizen mbrs, that's fine.
and I can explain to, don't want to do it here , I can explain to Cclr Cameron why when it went off the rails
{Alex Tunner said it went "off-side" or sideways.}
It's unfortunate, I think he only went to one or two mtgs. By that time it was no longer functioning.
{Here I shd hv clarified. Thought Cclr C had only gone to one or two mtgs before elected, and he was not put on the CEC (in 2012, after on Ccl, there were only two CEC mtgs, Oct and Dec, and four in 2013; trying to find earlier but new website doesn't say where/how/if possible); I was not referring to afterward however I now hear from both Cclr C (re frustration) and a citizen (re dominance of Ccl). OTOH, what will having all seven of Ccl on the cmte do for cmnty engagement???}
but I think it is a good idea.
I think what is really important for you as a Ccl to do, is to write out what you expect from the CEC, b/c there were various interpretations of that.
Try your TofRef for the CEC first, then start filling it in b/c there was dispute about what the CEC was supposed to be doing.
So I think you shd start from the basics {base?}, draw up your terms of what you want the CEC to be, and then start tailoring it to what you want.
As for the statement that some ccl mbrs dominate, and another person said that the public cd intimidate, that's all in the purview of being respectful to everybody.
Yes I have seen ccl mbrs being rude, and I've seen public mbrs be rude, but that shd not dictate what you do, you shd assume we're all going to be polite and respectful and anybody who is chair of any mtg shd rule someone out of order who isn't, no matter who he is, or she is.
thank you
Mayor: xxx
we have a recomm from Mr Leigh and Ms Leemhuis for something that's been successful over the years, WGs
question is are we going to do something in a cmte structure or are we not
Cmnty Engagement has to have the cmnty engaged in the cmte; ccl mbrs and cmnty mbrs
all seven, it's not a cmte; Ccl has taken over the role of the cmte; no longer a standing cmte
Everything will just be done by Ccl
not a cmte, crystal clear on that; no longer a standing cmte; Ccl taking the role formerly played by the CEC
CC: it is a standing cmte of Ccl; first, it has a defined TofRef, secondly, mbrs of the public
agree with Tunner, get on with it tonight, only change [is] three or seven mbrs of Ccl
takes partisanship out of it
{sorry, don't follow}
if three, choosing; not, if all seven
it is the reps of the public, wch we are, voted on
having all seven will ensure that; we are the emanation of the public
that rep shd be in &&&
adding all seven mbrs wd
following on
as Tunner and Reynolds said -- I'm only one who has been on the cmte as a citizen mbr I know what it feels like
it was dysfunctional, and the reason it was dysfunctional is cuz we had nothing to do
now we're proposing to resuscitate the CEC, and in fact, all we've done, look at old and new TofRef, after many months of deliberations, is cut out the communication outreach
[8:36] we've cut out ... duties 2.0, exactly the same
duties? oversight over the WGs
the citizens are having no part in picking apptmts on staff's recomm
and we're told CEC not approving TofRef
not my experience
CEC approved the TofRef, then given to Ccl "for information"
{for info only? -- maybe he took it literally; as I pointed out, many do; shd hv bn told can be countered or amended}
the debate over ToR was not made by Ccl
what's commitment to citizen engagement if Ccl deciding TofRef
what's left for Ccl? -- nothing, absolutely bupkis
{don't quite follow; why ToR not decided by Ccl -- didn't they vote on it? agreed citizens ought to participate.}
reason
Ms Reynolds is wrong, been to about eight mtgs of CEC
finally we were so frustrated by the process we went and had a mtg at someone's house, drafted a letter to Ccl saying you've given us nothing to do. We're citizen mbrs, we want to do something
What Cclr Booth and I are proposing in this motion is giving it something to do
{Clarification: trying to check re CEC mtgs (but missing from website), thought there was only about one mtg in 2010 before elected (and he's right nothing happened), and he was not a mbr when on Ccl during 2012 (2 mtgs), 2013 (4 mtgs). Will try to get the info to set this straight.
Don't understand how changing from three cclrs to seven is giving the cmte something to do.}
a prev iteration had six mbrs of the public and the Mayor and two cclr mbrs
now proposing three so where's this vaunted commitment to the public?
now we have three mbrs of the public
the first mtg with Mayor G-J and Cclrs Sop and Evison, they talked a lot
Evison...
we were intimidated by the third? mtg
they won't be intimidated whether three or seven mbrs of Ccl
{I must hv misheard b/c don't quite follow this}
no problem expressing opinion
what we're talking about here is efficiency and fairness
if CEC then Ccl stamp it later
why not have Ccl do it in one step
here revival of something that didn't work before; nothing diff; didn't work then, and it's not likely to work now
{Sop, Panz, and I give examples of WGs that worked well and did good work.}
shdn't be repeating the mistakes of the past
can speak to that directly
Cclr Panz confused -- WGs shd be 100% citizens; CEC is something diff
discrete tasks
{as opposed to discreet :-)}
Mayor: all mbrs of Ccl want to speak again
for me, all of ccl is not a standing cmte
need legal opinion; to solicitor whether or not, can disband the cmte?
just hv it done by Ccl?
NL: Sheila can respond to first question whether cmte
SSch: you're correct, Mayor authorized to appoint mbrs to a standing cmte
wrt mbrship, may be an opp to go back and check with our solicitors; Ccl did with the Finance Cmte, all mbrs of Ccl
impact of all mbrs of Ccl
Mayor: can't possibly appoint all seven mbrs to his cmte when a staff mbr says it's not the right approach
backed up by CAO and three mbrs of the cmte
can't do anything else than throw myself at the mercy of the M solicitor and say, what are our options?
CC: why not vote on the motion? call the question!
Sop: speak against
CC: call the question
Mayor: you spoke twice, Cclr Cam
Sop: you were five minutes going on, give somebody else--
I had my thing flashing {mic}
MB: but I've got the red {re mic} too
first re legal on standing cmte,
corp policy Cmnty Charter wch I read today: consists of at least half must be ccl mbrs, says at least
leaves door open for all to be mbrs
excellent work of WGs
main job to approve TofRef of WG as well as the mbrshp
ea and ev ccl mbr has interest in having broad mbrship
that's why imp; get away from potential bias as Ccl Cam alluded to
{what bias exactly? Yes, three mbrs of Ccl on the CEC but recommendations come to Ccl for approval
Even if motion noted as "rec'd for information", (former Mayor G-J stated that even if "rec'd for info", if any mbr of Ccl has an objection to anything, then can express it}
can put more; not going to meet a lot; having expertise, ...
three tasks; clear ToR, mbrshp, and other opps including online tools, other, forum more friendly -- all great ideas
added that provision
Sop: take exception to [saying] bias; I don't deal with bias
we had a book, when citizens showed desire, sent in applicns, options, put into folder
extremely successful; there's your proof; system didn't fail
we didn't appoint any WGs
don't believe this man can be intimidated, pls don't
then we had a ccl change
simple process, worked extremely well
for whatever reason those that feel they haven't been included suddenly want to include everybody
I'll tell you it's not going to work well
Ms Banham and the others, helped form this
this is just to resurrect again
it is then a ccl mtg, it is not a cmte anymore
citizens are the most imp; engage five of them, nine of them if you want; don't need any more than three cclrs
TP: I'm not getting the CEC mixed up with WGs
feel I'm going back in time to adv groups; the whole point was to move away from that
when we went to UN -- said citizen-led, staff facilitate, and politically innovative
{left out 'open'; wonder why}
Cclr Sop, add my voice to yours; helped put together ToR for the Climate Action WG -- outstanding job
{true}
citizens at ctr, shd be leading it -- this is why innovative
{and the fact ALL open, however that's been changed under this Ccl :0(}
all of ccl changes the tone
has to be citizens, don't want to go backward
{can't hear comments by Brent Leigh and Sop}
SSch read out motion:
2.24.1 and 6.1 as outlined by Cclr Booth
{#1 panz sop mayor opposed}
#2 annual advertising in Nov for a one-yr term
Mayor so seven cclrs and three
{same three opposed}
#3 meet at earliest convenience {same three opposed}
[8:50]
9. Single Family Housing Siting, Form, and Character (File: 2515-02) Appendix A
Sokol: xxx reporting back may not be as quick but as quickly as we can
not new issues in the cmnty -- since '80s
progress in implementing
learning to design with nature
SLIDES
number of tools we are currently using SLIDE
limitations on FAR; number of sq ft on a lot
adjust how we measure the floor area
2008 dealt with large covered decks so no longer exclude that
{Yes, when a previous Ccl (I was on that one) reduced the FAR from .45 to .35 to keep promise to reduce monster
houses, we did not anticipate that subsequently when Planning drew up the bylaws they wd EXCLUDE decks and
basements. A few years ago we (including Dundarave Nbrhd group) managed to convince Ccl to include decks in the
calculation) but we still have to work to get basements included in the FAR calcs. Obviously both of those add to
the bulk of a house next to you. The other tricky bit is that speculators cd comply with a limited sq ftg that is .35
not including decks and basements, and then advertise a higher sq ftg for a higher price.}
minimize exclusions
highest bldg face, to lead to better bldg facade so not just a straight face
discussion paper for informed housing build and site devt practices; xxx, blasting
Cmnty concerns: cmnty compatibility
cmnty outreach in 2014; push cmnty engagement to solns; ask public help us; how existing regs can be improved upon
from other Ms
want to start in Nov, so this week?
Consultation Process SLIDE [8:58] -- Nov - Dec; Early 2014: coach houses
engage with staff; at close, will analyze and prepare bylaws for Ccl; hoped early spring
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
1) The discussion paper attached as Appendix A’ to the report dated Oct 22, 2013, titled, “Single Family Housing Siting, Form, and Character be used as an information tool during cmnty engagement on housing bulk and site devt in early 2014; and
2) Staff report back to Council in spring 2014 on the results of the cmnty engagement process, and make recomms to Ccl on possible District actions to address cmnty concerns over the integration of new houses in established nbrhds.
Sop: your report talks about nbrhd character; you write no &&&
outside the authority of the Ms, but can be discussed when variance requested
good doc, and hope public has a lot of input.
contracted out?
basements included in FAR?
impact of bulk housing to nbrhd
Sokol: those are some of the v questions, bring forward to Ccl; bylaws and process
some cmnties have a building &&& [9:02] process
an add'l process to what's there; some complaints
don't need to add cumbersome; need a balance
NG: this disc paper is bulky; no, it's extremely robust
impressed to see consultation with stakeholders and our own staff
going out to public, one of the five priorities of Ccl
a lot to tackle -- plsd to hear some solns back here by April? did you say?
Sokol: may have said but will stick with spring, early spring
NG: xxx; let's not do it Wed 7 to 9; [listed others] [9:04]
to houses having built next to them xxx; good luck with that; look fwd to results
MB: thank you for report; plsd to see Delta and Kelowna
quality and qty of feedback important
50-page doc not always read
whatever you cd do, [highlights, etc]
highest face and overhangs, diff types of learning
some ppl more visual and some more....
online engagement; agree with Cclr G, having exhibits/models rotating through the cmnty
TP: looking at pX in this comprehensive
this is a really really complex issue and we're doing coach houses as well.
and I thought, since disc re WGs
just to have that good thought; excellent, fully support
CC: remarkable all mbrs have an opinion on cmnty engagemnt so good all going to be on CEC
:-)
rights and interests of indiv vs cmnty
ppl will say don't want my nbr building bigger, cutting trees, xxx they sell to highest bidder and they're going to xxx, cut down the trees, build max
interested in what public thinks; devil is in the details;glad embarking on this
Cclr Panz, WG -- hate to wait
Mayor: ML?
{inaudible}
see your name on here
going to get a solution to this
[9:10]
10. Proposed Coach House Implementation (File: 2515-02)
...
SM: {introductory remarks}
SLIDE: RegulatoryFramework
amendment to fees and charges
amendment to OCP; SLIDE with definition
SLIDE: Coach House: rental and ownership
[9:11] infill; example Fulton
Proposed OCP Amendment SLIDE
Devt Permit area
Devt Permit process two-phased
Consultation Process SLIDE [9:15]
Recommendations SLIDE
in Jan, take guidelines to DRC, design profs and bxxxx
housing and nbrhds fair
to Ccl
PH in March
ML: a bit concerned about public consultation in Nov/Dec when ppl's minds focused [elsewhere]
{no doubt!}
public January; more passive Nov Dec xxx, and online
re p6 we've never really come to a resoln on this; never really had the discussion around
feedback on Kay Meek presentation, we haven't really moved much
back in Aug, Ccl was asked Qs we had about deployment of this housing stock
and largely went unanswered
housing stock
what options av to residents when proposed next to them?
recourse other than? see at least going to inform them
not suggesting right decision but jury still out
go about gathering info in lead up
SM: the notion of nbrhd character cd be quite nebulous and diff for ev else
nbrly devt -- how do you successfully integrate
nbrhd character is status quo; no opp for cmnty input
explore this on a xxx [9:21]
guidelines fit in with house and lot
Mayor: Cclr Lewis wants to put motion on the floor
MB: I--
ML: made motion that:
Staff seek community input on proposed coach house policies, regulations, and guidelines, as described in the report from the Mgr of Cmnty Planning dated November 6, 2013; and
Upon completion of the community engagement process, staff present proposed implementation bylaws for formal consideration by Council in the first quarter of 2014.
TP: Maybe this is how we can address housing bulk
Sop 4.1, 4.2 -- going to get a solution to this
basically anywhere in the cmnty?
SM: yes
Sop: above the hwy
SM: some there
Sop: Brit Props don't allow sec stes
SM: covenant
Sop: anywhere? &&&
SM: does identify all the zones; the R6 zone (Eagle Island) doesn't exist; queries, wd be rezoning
Sop: Lower Caulfeild? Gleneagles, certain size?
SM: yes
LCaulfeild, subject to Heritage Conservation
re Gleneagles, not subdivision, wd be
{&&& get this [9:25] }
Sop: public input
if this policy, friction -- staff wd deal with everything and Ccl wdn't have any say
SM: not nec'ly
Devt Permit delegated to staff -- guidelines and parameters established, wd be more efficient
like the &&&
Sop: so this will all wrap up with a PH?
SM: yes
MB {waiting for the mic}: cmnty nbrhd input piece -- you have outlined process
initially to nbrs -- redflags, how address?
residents within 50m, didn't say in one
SM: just thinking more high level, but
MB: if set expectations; reaction
CC: wrt minor variances, make it a one-yr review clause
indiv projs wd take longer to get off the ground; come back to Ccl; here's our post-mortem
we can see if probs, expand or modify
this DPA process, delegating to the Director, does not entitle a person to have a coach house on a prop, it's a process to apply for one
a Director cd deny? am I wrong?
Sokol: the zoning determines the right
if we were to deny we'd have to show why not allowing
CC: that's why "act reasonably" -- there's a number of criteria
{reasonable from whose point of view?}
CC: xxx cd
giving opp to apply to see if they can meet the criteria
Sokol: yes; also wants to point out re issuance for DP have to build in opp to appeal and they'd go to Ccl
{passes with Sop opposed}
BYLAW ADOPTED
11. Local Area Service Lane Paving Construction Bylaw... (4381 to 4387 Erwin Dr and 4167 Ferndale Ave)
The proposed bylaw received first, second, and third reading at the November 4, 2013 regular Council meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS [9:31]
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.
RECOMMENDED: THAT the Consent Agenda items as follows be approved:
Item 12.1 Development Permit Application No. 13-037 for 1495 Clyde Avenue (to set date for consideration);
Item 12.2 Devt Variance Permit Application No. 13-051 for 1412 Mathers Ave (to set date for consideration); and
Item 12.3 Correspondence List.
12.1. Development Permit Application No. 13-037 for 1495 Clyde Avenue (File: 1010-20-13-037) Schedule ARECOMMENDED: THAT the MClk give notice that Devt Permit Applicn for 1495 Clyde to allow for a three-storey mixed- use building with zoning bylaw variances to reduce certain yards, to increase the height and number of storeys, and to vary the parking requirements be considered on Monday, December 16, 2013.
{a lot of variances!}
12.2. Development Variance Permit Application No. 13-051 for 1412 Mathers Avenue Schedule A
RECOMMENDED: THAT the MClk give notice that DVP Application for 1412 Mathers Ave for a variance to minimum lot width for two proposed new lots, will be considered by Council at its meeting on December 16, 2013.
12.3. Correspondence List (File: 0120-24) (click here to view correspondence packages)
RECOMMENDED: THAT the correspondence list be received for information.
> Council Correspondence Update to October 25, 2013 (up to 12:00 Noon)
Referred for Action
(1) P. Powell, October 20, 2013, regarding Ambleside Farmers Market
(Referred to Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for consideration and response)
(2) N. Cabot, October 21, 2013, regarding “rezoning
(Referred to Director of Planning, Land Development and Permits for consideration and response)
(3) J. Rodrigues, October 24, 2013, regarding “Re: changes to Marine and 17th
(Referred to Director of Planning, Land Development and Permits for consideration and response)
Received for Information
(4) Metro Vancouver, October 10, 2013, regarding Establishing Disposal Ban on Organic Materials in 2015
(5) B. Grant, October 22, 2013, regarding “Spirit Trail.
(6) 7 submissions, dated October 15-24, 2013, regarding Wireless Cell Towers
(7) 3 submissions, undated October 21, 2013, regarding 1300 block Marine Drive
(Previously received at October 21 Council meeting) (Referred to November 21, 2013 PH/Public Meeting)
(8) 2 submissions, October 25, 2013, regarding 1300 block Marine Drive
(Referred to November 21, 2013 Public Hearing/Public Meeting)
(9) M. Slater, October 19, 2013, regarding � Block Process/Consultation concerns.
Responses to Correspondence
(10) Director of Planning, Oct 11, response to Bayside Towers Apts Ltd., Opposition to Changing Current Zoning Bylaws
> Council Correspondence Update to November 1, 2013 (up to 12:00 Noon)
Referred for Action
(1) PA Design Consultants, undated, regarding � Marine Dr.
(Referred to Director of Planning, Land Development and Permits for consideration and response)
(2) Stonethro Owners Strata BCS1593 Council, October 31, 2013, re “Gordon Ave Tennis Courts Temporary Parking Lot (Referred to Director of Parks and Community Services for consideration and response)
Received for Information
(3) Committee and Board Meeting Minutes Gleneagles Community Centre Advisory Committee September 12, 2013; Community Grants Committee September 13, 2013
(4) Canadian Red Cross, October 17, 2013, regarding Appreciation for Community Grant
(5) Union of BC Municipalities, Oct 30, 2013, re 𤇇 Services in B C Introduction of a Prov-Wide Call Answer Levy
(6) Da Vinci’s Home, October 25, 2013, re “Revitalization of AMBLESIDE , whereas the COMMERCIAL District is known to be “THE HEART of any community; PARKS are “the LUNGS ...
(7) W. Taylor, October 29, 2013, regarding “BC Liquor Review Public Consultation Phase ends this week
(8) P. Tomlinson, October 29, 2013, re “Bill Soprovich’s comments in the NSN October 2013. (1300 block Marine Drive) (Referred to November 21, 2013 Public Hearing/Public Meeting)
(9) M. Howard, October 29, 2013, regarding “cycling on Argyle
(10) S. Brewster, October 30, 2013, regarding “Parking
(11) October 31, 2013, regarding “Investment Portfolio Performance Nine Months ended 9/30/2013
(12) 3 submissions, dated October 28-31, 2013, regarding Wireless Cell Towers
(13) 2 submissions, dated October 27-28, 2013, regarding Opposition to Proposed Arts Centre
Responses to Correspondence
(14) Dir/Planning, Oct 28, 2013, response to A. McFarlane, “The enormous eyesore to the entrance to West Vancouver
(15) Director of Parks and Community Services, Oct 28, 2013, response to D. Weber, “Municipal Operating Expenses
(16) Dir/Engg and Transp, October 31, 2013, response to B. Copeland, “Re: Interim Spirit Trail compromise proposal
(17) Dir/Engg and Transp, October 31, 2013, response to P. Scholefield, “Interim Spirit Trail compromise proposal
> Council Correspondence Update to November 5, 2013 (up to 4:30 p.m.)
Referred for Action
(1) Nov 5, 2013, regarding “Public Consultation Financial Plan 2014- 18 What the Community Charter Act requires
(Referred to Chief Financial Officer for consideration and response)
Received for Information
(2) P. Stott, November 4, 2013, regarding “Comments regarding Item 8 2014 Budget
(Previously received at November 4, 2013 Council meeting)
(3) B. Brink (Petition with 461 signatures), Nov 5, 2013, re “Applicn for two towers on the White Spot site at Park Royal
13.4 OTHER ITEMS
#
TP: re Klee Wyck, same process as Nature House?
Mooi: mtg set on Thurs with EcoUrbia, exploring option wrt this initiative
{sorry, missed a bit here}
#
CC: 461 sigs; Mr Fung opp to update us
[9:35] RF: know it seems to be a lengthy process
staff have had a couple of mtgs with the subgroup that Ms Brink is involved with; listened closely
staff came away with understanding how the PkR-S ste is going to function
wanting a bit of time to see how the traffic patterns settle
a lot of concerns will be addressed
working together with PkR on that
diff open, some open how; parkade, ramps
cpl of mtgs with Min of Transp and Infrastructure and agreed to take a look at some proposals; on table for further xxx
CC: hate to do this, but any idea of timelines?
RF: working back and forth, will press for a day; want to follow up ourselves on mtgs a cpl of weeks ago; want to keep the pressure
#
CC: 29th St road end concerns; continued access to the beach on 29th, better than 28th and 30th
update? jury out? never steps there
AM: replacement of stairs was approved in 2013 budget
engaged engr; comprised of fill material needed xxx to make safe
work wd be in excess of $100K + more studies
diff approach: decommissioning the stairs, putting rocks along foreshore; build simple viewing w/ native material
beach can be accessed from 27th, [9:39] {28th, 30th, so either side, I think he said}
wd like stairs replaced, letter
viewing platform will ensure spectacular to anyone who goes there
Andrew and Ian
not overly happy no stairs, but understood process
will look at building alternate stairs in 2014
{for ~$100K surely cmnty can get a lot more than a set of stairs when there are stairs on either side; more explore benefit to more residents?}
TP: the Parks Master Plan stated that public access to our beaches is critical.
{at whatever cost???}
14. Public Questions/Comments
TP: the Parks Master Plan stated that public access to our beaches is critical.
John Bishop: gave xxx a study xxx?
just one of the voices of the tennis cmnty
v upset to hear the three tennis courts adjacent to.... promise will not xxx
recreation imp for all ages
lived here for 38 years; retired in 1992 and started playing sports again
former prez of BC Sr Sports Soc [9:42]
NSh has produced some great tennis players
need for tennis courts in WV; many need some maintenance and updating
we need more tennis courts in WV; not everyone can afford to join the WV Tennis Club and the Hollyburn; many go over to NV
look at wh
72 on bd of dir of NV Tennis Society
Grant Connell the only public indoor tennis facility on the NSh
ask you to read what I submitted b/c I haven't
finished
cd I get a survey of your tennis courts?
Mayor: that can be provided I presume
AM: of course
Keith Bower: unf, it's been withdrawn
Ccl had changed its mind about Gordon
they said, but Ccl promised
they don't go through; is that what's going to go on
amused turned down $129K for steps
virtually no support for tennis
no 1 in world
if serviced, will be used more
one alongside golf course is not worth bringing back; did play when up to date
I and others wd be happy to give you sincere recomms
re tennis courts at Gordon; looked at today, not much worse when you; they cd be fixed up
we can do except fencing
CR: tyvm
listening to $129K for stairs, makes me think perhaps we shd get some public input into priorities
but anyway
I apologize to Cclr Cam that he went to only a couple of mtgs, but as he stated, they didn't do much, perhaps that was the perception that we had and he'll forgive me for understanding but as he said, they didn't do much
{yes, in effect functionally terminated}
and just as Cclr Cam said, oh, and he said WGs were not successful -- sorry, but I must agree with Cclr Sop and Cclr Panz who said there were successful WGs during that time, and Cclr Panz gave an excellent example, the [Climate] Action WG.
Anyway, back to what I intended only to say when I signed up at the beginning, is that I want to thank the District v much [for efforts re the BC Binning] and of course in the v capable hands of Stephen Mikicich, b/c as you know, the B C Binning House is a national historic site, as well as designated heritage in WV.
There is talk about its being sold and that's being tested in the courts.
I know that Mr Wall is a philanthropist and I think if we work positively with him, even if he bought it, perhaps there cd be some arrangement with the District that he cd -- b/c the will said there shd be public access -- maybe he wd open it once a month or something, but we shd definitely make, uh, that if he ever goes to sell it, it has to go back to the M.
so that's what I was going to talk about -- BC Binning and thank you for taking this up v much
and the last thing I want to say, was
I want to thank the Mayor for his dress and decorum, and making WV come across v well among the mayors of Canada
{chuckles}
Mayor: that's only b/c Rob Ford always make me feel thinner
CR: someone else gave me something going out
WGs, highlighted, are not cmtes for the purposes of the Cmnty Charter; their rules do not apply:
{"In his opinion of 2007.02.15, the District’s solicitor, supported by jurisprudence from the Supreme Court of Canada, confirmed that: (i) WGs are not “committees for the purposes of the Community Charter, and (ii) The conflict of interest and statutory procedural rules of the Charter do not apply."}
It's precisely b/c conflict of interest does not apply that there was emphasis on all the mtgs, including subcmtes, subgroups, be open b/c conflict of interest, conflict of interest is allowed!
there's also one mistake in it; we discovered afterward, after we wrote it
anybody wd understand what 'points of information' are, but there actually is a legal meaning for that and it's not quite what this means
Good luck I'll leave that for now
Good luck on whatever -- and I cdn't understand why the motion that was on the agenda didn't mention in pt 1 that it was to be changed to all mbrs of ccl -- is that the case?
Mayor: that's the motion that was passed, so we thank you for your comments
CR: but it's not mentioned that the whole ccl; that's what I thought confusing
thank you for
{It seems that Cclr Booth (and Cclr C) came to Ccl with that amendment, and that's the reason it was not in the motion that was on the printed agenda.}
Mayor?: as he [9:52]
Paul Stott: [Points supplied}
· Thanks to the Mayor for receiving Stonethro representatives and for an open discussion.
· Two key issues emerged: perceived parking demand, and real nuisance and loss of amenity.
· These issues shd be academic in light of Ccl’s Nov 2011 resoln setting a finite life for the temporary use but parking being allowed to continue, maybe with mitigating measures screening, relocation of entry/exit to safer location, and
limiting operating hours to daytime; feasibility will depend on details.
· Any outcome will be temporary in light of future devt of Cmnty Ctr site along Gordon Ave, so low cost solution called for.
· Restoring the tennis courts would be the least cost solution.
· What is the timetable for the study of the courts’ future?
Mayor: when available?
????
15.
Adjournment [9:52]
c
=== PUBLIC HEARING/MTG AGENDA Wednesday Nov 21 ===
PUBLIC HEARING AND PUBLIC MEETING
Proposed Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4360, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 4768, 2013; Proposed Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 4767, 2013; Proposed Phased Devt Agreement Authorization Bylaw No. 4769, 2013; Proposed Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw No. 4763, 2013; and Proposed Devt Permit No. 12-069
Purpose: The proposed bylaws and proposed devt permit wd facilitate the comprehensive phased redevt of the 1300 blk Marine Dr (south side) to allow for two mixed-use buildings of six and seven storeys with underground parking, 98 residential units, retail and office space, and improvements to surrounding public space and sidewalks.
DETAILS
=== CCL MTG AGENDAs Monday Nov 25 ===
+ 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.
6:30PM
1. Call to Order.
2. EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC
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 ...
(c) labour relations or other employee relations;
Purpose of meeting: labour relations matters.
3. ADJOURNMENT
{Cmte of the Whole mtg cancelled}
+ REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Monday November 25
For On-Table Items Please See Item 7
7:00 PM
1. Call to Order.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA re financial matters
REPORTS
3. Divisional Services Review - Fire and Rescue Services [PowerPoint presentation to be provided.] RECOMMENDED: be received for information.
4. Third Quarter Budget Review (File: 0860-01) (On-Table) RECOMMENDED: be received for information.
5. 2014 Budget Review (File: 0860-01) RECOMMENDED: be received for information.
6. Sewer and Drainage Utility Fee ..., Amendment Bylaw No. 4773, 2013 (Sewer Utility Fees for 2014)
PowerPoint presentation to be provided.
RECOMMENDED: THAT
Sewer Utility fees be increased for 2014 to the amounts set out in Schedule “A of Bylaw No. 4773 as attached to the report dated October 16, 2013 regarding Sewer Utility Fees for 2014; and
“Sewer and Drainage Utility Fee ...Bylaw be read a first, second, and third time.
7. Waterworks Regulation ..., Amendment Bylaw No. xxx (Water Utility Fees for 2014) Memorandum (On-Table) RECOMMENDED: THAT
1. Water Utility fees be increased for 2014 to the amts set out in Schedule “A as att'd to the report dated Oct 17; and
2. “Waterworks Regulation ... Amendment Bylaw No. 4774, 2013 be read a first, second, and third time.
8. Public Questions/Comments 9. Adjournment
=== ANIMALWATCH === A whale (called Wendy), and lions
+ Curious humpback encounter dazzles whale watchers
Jeanne Hyde shot the encounter while whale watching in Haro Strait
CBC News Posted: Nov 27, 2013 8:29 AM PT Last Updated: Nov 27, 2013 6:37 PM PT
... "A fairly young female, perhaps five years old, I don't think it was fully grown yet, she just stayed around the boat for an hour swimming underneath the boat, spy-hopping next to us, looking at us," he said. ...
+ WATCH: Remote controlled buggy gets up close and personal with wild lions
November 27, 2013 10:48 am By Staff Global News
A New Zealand-based wildlife photographer has built a remote controlled buggy to photograph a pride of lions in Botswana. See: http://globalnews.ca/news/994373/watch-remote-controlled-buggy-gets-up-close-and-personal-with-wild-lions/
=== WVSPCA ===
DONATE FOR A GOOD PAWS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON [Nov 20]
The District’s Bylaw Services Dept has teamed up with the WV SPCA on For a Good Paws, a holiday donation drive to help equip the shelter with the food and supplies it needs to give its guests the best possible experience as they await adoption. Here’s the SPCAs holiday wish list:
- Digital camera with a rechargeable battery
- Canned kitten and cat food
- Canned puppy and pet food
- High value pet training treats
- Pet bully sticks and other chew toys (no nylabones)
- Cat toys: string toys, wand toys (no catnip)
- Cat litter, preferably clay based and non-clumping
- Pet and cat puzzles and other smart toys (no kongs)
- Easy walk harnesses, sensible harnesses, non-extensible leashes
- Cloth Martingale collars (all sizes)
- Environmentally friendly laundry soap, dishwasher detergent and paper towels
- Gift cards to pet stores
- Grocery store gift cards, Staples gift cards
- Cash donations
Pls drop your donations off to the WV Bylaw Services Dept at M Hall or the WVSPCA, 1020 Marine Dr. Call 925 7152 if you have any questions.
The WVSPCA is responsible for all pet adoption procedures and responses to animal cruelty in West Van. District bylaw officers handle all animal control situations, including animals at large, dangerous pets, and pets left in hot cars. To report an animal control issue, call the District Bylaw and Licensing Services Dept at 925 7152.
If you have made the decision to bring a pet into your home, please consider adoption through the WVSPCA.
WVSPCA adoption information More info on responsible pet ownership:
Dogs page and Abbie’s Guide to Responsible Dog Ownership {from http://westvancouver.ca/news/donate-good-paws-holiday-season}
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanukkah
Hanukkah (/ˈhɑːnəkə/ hah-nə-kə; ..., pronounced [χanuˈka] in Modern Hebrew; a transliteration also romanized as Chanukah or Chanukkah), also known as the Festival of Lights and Feast of Dedication, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple (the Second Temple) in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire of the 2nd century BCE.
Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, which may occur at any time from late November to late December in the Gregorian calendar.
The festival is observed by the kindling of the lights of a unique candelabrum, the nine-branched Menorah or Hanukiah, one additional light on each night of the holiday, progressing to eight on the final night. The typical Menorah consists of eight branches with an additional raised branch. The extra light is called a shamash (Hebrew: שמש, "attendant") and is given a distinct location, usually above or below the rest. The purpose of the shamash is to have a light available for practical use, as using the Hanukkah lights themselves for purposes other than publicizing and meditating upon Hanukkah is forbidden.
=== ROYALWATCH === Prince William rocks out for charity
The Duke of Cambridge sings alongside pop stars Jon Bon Jovi and Taylor Swift at Kensington Palace
2min30sec video: http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Arts/ID/2420940342/
=== MORE MOVEMBER === The Moustache Chronicles
In honour of Movember, CBC's The Early Edition sought out the moustache secrets of prominent moustachioed Canadians from Dan Mangan to Chris Hadfield. Find out how their 'staches came to be, and hear their grooming tips for newbies. Watch: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/the-moustache-chronicles-1.2432848
=== BEERWATCH ===
In the past, breweries strived to build individual brands (such as Granville Island Lager or R & B Red Devil Pale Ale) through delivering a consistent product over a long period of time. With the explosion of both craft breweries and private retail liquor stores, we now also have the delight of exceptional limited-release beers. These unusual brews frequently sell out the same day they become available but represent a great taste experience for those willing to befriend their local retail outlet to learn about and secure some of these treats.
Driftwood Brewing, one of BC’s best micros has had a couple of astounding releases this year: their wet-hopped Sartori Harvest IPA and their Fifth Anniversary Lustrum Wild Sour Ale.
As a beer aficionado, you know that most of the aroma of a beer comes from the hops. Unfortunately, owing to the need to brew year-round and the necessities of shipping hops long distances from the farm to the brewery, almost all beers are made from dried hops. While most of the aroma and flavour are still present, there is nothing like the complexity of flavour that comes from fresh hops. So once a year the good folks at Driftwood head up to the Sartori Cedar Ranch near Cultus Lake to pick the fresh hops and rush them back to the brewery in Victoria to make a small batch of this magical beer.
Other breweries have joined in the fun and this year one could also enjoy fresh-hopped beers from breweries such as Hoyne, Phillips, Townsite, and others. Too late this year but mark your calendar for hop harvest time next year (September/October) and go looking for this wonderful style of IPA. Drink ASAP as the shelf life is extremely short.
To commemorate their fifth anniversary, Driftwood Brewing prepared a small batch of black currant beer fermented with a wild yeast, and then put the beer into French Oak barrels for a year. Lustrum is a beer probably like no other you have ever tasted and is a massive 9.4% powerhouse that is best enjoyed at cellar or room temperature in small sips. Unlike most beers which (like that other staple made from grain, bread) are best fresh, Lustrum will improve for several years to come.
Your correspondent has laid down a case and will be trying a bottle every four months for the next four years to test this hypothesis. Although released in limited numbers, there are rumours of a few bottles still available at some private stores in the Lower Mainland.
{George Pajari is a qualified beer judge and writes a monthly column (every fourth Thursday) in the NSh Outlook. -- CR}
=== TEAWATCH ===
A while ago, I mentioned that I was enjoying Murchie's Sugar Maple tea -- well now they have some Christmas teas (seasonal): Snowflake (coconut and almond) and Candy Cane (choose carefully what you drink this with!).
=== BOOKWATCH === Keepers of the Light -- a review
"MY WIFE HAS GONE CRAZY - one of the isolated upcoast lightkeepers in this astonishing book writes to his Victoria supervisor. "PLEASE SEND SOMEONE UP HERE AT ONCE." It could be an incident from any one of many poignant stories which unfold as Don Graham, himself keeper of [West] Vancouver's famous Point Atkinson Light, breaks the lighthouse fraternity's 150-year tradition of silence and exposes life as it really has been lived in and around those prim white-and-red light stations which have made BC's otherwise forbidding coastline a safe place for ships.
Can you imagine wind strong enough to blow away a lightkeeper's cow? It happened at the ill-fated light on exposed Triangle Island, finally abandoned after the storms cost 25 lives. Here are shocking new revelations about the supposed Japanese bombardment of Estevan Light, a pivotal event in Canada's WWII history; a front row view of the most notorious wrecks along Vancouver Island's "Pacific Graveyard"; stories of absurd and fatal government bungling; stories of suicide, murder, mysterious disappearance, heroism, starvation, and occasionally, happiness.
Keepers
of the Light is the
definitive book on coast lightkeeping maritime history buffs have
been waiting for, the result of 40 years' research by Capt. L.
Cadieux, founder of the Maritime Museum of Victoria. A further ten
years' research and writing was dedicated by lightkeeper Graham,
a
former Cultural Co-ordinator for the Dept of Culture & Youth for
the Govt of Saskatchewan, who had editorial help from both Farley
Mowat and Silver Donald Cameron in making this one of the most
gripping sagas ever to be written about the west coast.
With spectacular full-colour covers painted by the celebrated lighthouse artist Buzz Walker and 200 drawings, photos, maps, and plans in an attractive pictorial format, Keepers of the Light is as handsome as it is exciting to read.
{Don Graham's widow, Elaine Graham gave a v interesting talk Wed Nov 20 for the WVHS. See Updates & Info above}
=== WORDWATCH === selfie + more
The last issue had 'selfie', declared word of the year by the Oxford English Dictionary.
Then this week Michael Quinion wrote in Issue 859 of his World Wide Words (http://www.worldwidewords.org/nl/fpmf.htm):
Words of the year
First away from the starting gate this year is Oxford Dictionaries, whose word of the year is selfie. It defines this as “a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and uploaded to a social media website.
Its editors noted that selfie can be traced back to an appearance in an Australian online forum in 2002 (ABC News identified its sender as Nathan Hope, who remarked that it may have been the first example found but it certainly wasn’t the first one ever used, as it was common Australian slang at the time). It has become much more popular in 2013 because it has evolved from a purely social media buzzword to a mainstream term.
The editors say that its popularity can be measured by the large number of spin-off terms that have already been created. Some refer to parts of the body, such as helfie (a picture of one’s hair) and belfie (of one’s posterior). Others describe an activity, such as welfie (a workout selfie) or drelfie (one taken while drunk). Shelfie and bookshelfie indicate that your picture includes furniture in the background, the latter being a neat way to showcase your cultural pretensions.
=== HERITAGEWATCH ===
+ HERITAGE SOCIETY of BC http://www.heritagebc.ca/events/
Stay informed. Heritage BC provides articles about important issues for the heritage conservation cmnty in BC. Find out What's New, read the latest HBC Quarterly and our current enews Update.
+ HERITAGE WEST VAN heritage.westvan.org
> Court date for the historic Binning House Dec 11th; happy DWV's Stephen Mikicich is keeping a careful eye.
> HERITAGE WEEK 2014: FEBRUARY 17 - 23 -- Heritage Afloat!
It's not too soon to be thinking about something fun and educational to do for Heritage Week.
To be involved or help: ph 922 4400, or write info@heritage.westvan.org
+ HERITAGE VANCOUVER SOCIETY http://www.heritagevancouver.org/
See TALKS in CULTUREWATCH above. Presentation of ~100 years -- old and new Vancouver at the planetarium.
+ VANCOUVER HERITAGE FOUNDATION
For info and the latest: http://www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org ..... and in the meantime,
Did You Know...
...the City Hall building was controversial for more than its design? Not only was the new City Hall panned by critics due to its hard-edged massing, its location was also of some discussion. Many people wondered why City Hall was built so far from the city centre. It was speculated that it was chosen by then Mayor McGeer because he lived in Mount Pleasant and wanted to be close to work. The real reason it was built so seemingly far afield is that from its high vantage point it overlooks the three municipalities that amalgamated in 1929 to form today's Vancouver: Point Grey, South Vancouver, and what was then the City of Vancouver. -- "Vancouver Then and Now", Chuck Davis, 2001
=== MAIKU === 2013 November 26
bite-in-the-air brisk
invigorating
teetering on winter's edge
quotations thoughts puns
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber.
-- Plato, Greek philosopher (427 - 347BC)
John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 35th US President (1917 - 1963):
- A nation that is afraid to let its people judge the truth and falsehood in an open market is a nation that is afraid of its people.
- The ignorance of one voter in a democracy impairs the security of all.
- Too often we... enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought.
- A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on.
- As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.
The great thing about getting older is that you don't lose all the other ages you've been.
-- Madeleine L'Engle, American writer (1918 - 2007)
Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won't come in.
-- Alan Alda, US actor and director (b. 1936)
When you want to fight fire with fire, remember that the professionals use water. -- Unknown
To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize.
-- Francois-Marie Arouet (Voltaire), French writer and philosopher (1694 - 1778)
The cruellest lies are often told in silence. -- Robert Louis Stevenson, Scottish novelist, essayist, and poet (1850 - 1894)
Somebody should tell us, right at the start of our lives, that we are dying. Then we might live life to the limit, every minute of every day. Do it! I say. Whatever you want to do, do it now! There are only so many tomorrows.
-- Michael Landon, American actor and director (1936 - 1991)
I don't know why you set up this particular straw man but somewhere there is pig unable to build his house.
-- Andrew Warinner {?}
Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. -- Benjamin Franklin, American polymath (1706 - 1790)
Every thought is an exception to a general rule -- which is not thinking. -- Unknown
A good laugh is sunshine in a house. -- William Makepeace Thackeray, English novelist (1811 - 1863)
The crusty, ill-tempered baker was a scone's throw from becoming toast.
Podiatrists like legumes and tomatoes!
The medical term for owning too many dogs? A roverdose.
Cloning is a nil conceived idea.
I tried to look up impotence on the Internet but nothing came up.