~~~ it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! ~~~

MAIN ITEMS Ccl Mtg Monday Dec 2nd: Grosvenor/1300; Evelyn by Onni to DRC; PSB update

= Vive le Canada (Veteran); from the EDITOR'S DESK (points); WVPD (Safety Planning); WVPD Board News; UPDATES & INFO (Park Royal events, Streamkeepers Newsletter, Cypress Hiking map)

= CALENDAR to Dec 16th: CULTUREWATCH (Theatre; Art; Music/Opera/Choral, Festivals, Talks)

= HEADSUP: 24A (Ccl Agenda Dec 2, White Ribbon campaign); 24B (summary of ccl mtg Dec 2); 24C (Main Items Dec 9 ccl agenda, highlights Dec 2, 1300 PH minutes omission & presentation); 24D (Dec 9 results)

= Ccl NOTES Nov 25: Fire/Rescue Services; Third Quarter Budget Review; 2014 Budget Review; Sewer Utility fees; Water Utility fees

= Ccl AGENDAs Dec 2nd and Dec 9th

= ANIMALWATCH (eagle selfie!; missing dog; a husky's silent night); ROYALWATCH (Kate); BOOKWATCH (printed books!); WORDWATCH (Apartheid: Pronunciation); HERITAGEWATCH; MAIKU (Mandela musings); MANDELA / QTNS/THOUGHTS/PUNS

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== Vive le CANADA === December 1, 2013 Toronto, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the passing of Hugh Clifford Chadderton:

“On behalf of all Canadians, Laureen and I offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Hugh Clifford Chadderton.

“Known to many Canadians as 'Mr. Veteran', Cliff Chadderton dedicated his life to protecting the interests and rights of veterans and their families.

“A D-Day veteran who lost part of his right leg while in command of a company of The Royal Winnipeg Rifles in 1944, Mr. Chadderton believed strongly in the "amputees helping amputees" philosophy, and therefore played a key role in the development of innovative programs and services for war, civilian, and child amputees. He is widely recognized as the founder of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program.

“For his lifelong dedication of service to others, Mr. Chadderton received numerous awards, including Companion in the Order of Canada, the Order of Ontario, induction into the Canada Veterans Hall of Valour and the Terry Fox Hall of Fame, the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation, and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal.

“Canada has lost a great man but his legacy will live on in the many people whose lives he has touched.�

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

= 1300/Grosvenor Bylaws passed third reading; to be adopted at Dec 9th mtg. {My PH comments pp9/10 below}

= Bit of a kerfuffle at the Maison Milliken Open Info mtg; more info Dec 16th

= Cell Towers on Dec 16 agenda, the last scheduled ccl mtg for 2013!

= Enjoy festivities in Dundarave and throughout Ambleside

=== WVPD === Date: 2013 December 02

Advisory Forwarded To Block Watch For WVPD Communications - Personal Safety Planning

WV Police are investigating a report of a robbery late Thursday evening (Nov 28) in the vicinity of 16th St and Esquimalt Ave. A 16-year-old male victim was accosted and robbed by a knife-wielding male suspect.

Click Here For Full News Release. http://wvpd.ca/breaking-stories/981-robbery-with-weapon-16th-a-esquimalt

West Vancouver has relatively low rates of violent crime. WV Police work proactively on an ongoing basis to keep the cmnty safe. This incident however highlights the need for cmnty mbrs to remain alert to potential risks and to plan for personal safety and security.

It is also important for parents or caregivers to help youth in their care to fully understand the importance of personal safety planning. Personal Security is an important consideration for everyone regardless of age, gender, or ability. Please review the following:

o Walking in pairs or in larger groups at night can help reduce the risk of victimization.

If this isn’t possible, carry a safety whistle and/or a cell phone

o Trust your instincts, if you feel you may be in danger or witness suspicious activity, contact police immediately

o Always remain aware of your surroundings and the people around you

o Let someone know your plans and expected return time

o Remain alert by not wearing any electronic device that could prevent you from hearing any signs of danger

o Know your location and be able to describe where you are if you need to call for help

=== WV POLICE BOARD ===

The Police Board continues to be two members short with the departure earlier this year of Holly Alexander and Robert McDonnell. These vacancies are the responsibility of the Ministry of Justice in Victoria, and we await news of the new appointments. The board consists of the Mayor, one member appointed by Council, and five members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council on the advice of the Minister of Justice.

At the most recent WV Police Board meeting, concern was expressed about the potential effects on service levels from vacancies and sick-leave absences of police officers. Currently there are three unfilled positions and several more members on medical leave.

The Dept continues to work with our MP, John Weston, on controlling the abuse of prescription drugs. Weston’s private member�s bill to control precursor chemicals used in the manufacture of crystal Meth and ecstasy was one of the few to make it through the previous Parliament. This year he was successful in the first National Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day. A significant source of illegitimate prescription drugs is the family medicine cabinet.

One of the frustrating bureaucratic impediments to control prescription drug abuse was pointed out during the recent Board meeting: physicians do not have access to the provincial prescription database so when faced with a patient presenting complaints that might warrant a powerful sedative or painkiller, they cannot double-check the drugs that have already been prescribed by other physicians for this patient. When the prescription is presented to the pharmacist, however, he can check and see that this is the (say) fifth prescription for this drug from this patient from five different doctors but he is legally obliged to fill the prescription.

=== UPDATES & INFO ===

+ PARK ROYAL -- www.shopparkroyal.com 925 9576 > Holiday Hours Mon to Sat until 9pm, Sun to 6pm

> 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!

> Lions Gate Hospital Christmas Caring Tree

Christmas tree ornaments in traditional Holiday shapes are now available for purchase at Park Royal’s Guest Services Hubs. Shoppers will be able to write their Christmas wish on their ornament of choice and it will hang on the three brightly lit Christmas Caring Trees in PkR-S. You have a choice between a small ornament for five dollars or a large ornament for ten dollars. All proceeds will go to the Lions' Gate Hospital. And those who purchase an ornament will be entered to WIN a $125 gift card from Park Royal. So, make sure you stop by our Guest Services Hubs today to get your ornament!

> Live Entertainment at Park Royal

Carols on the Mall (School Choirs) -- until December 13 (weekdays) ~ 10:30am to 2pm ~ PkR-S, Centre Court

Sweet Scarlet -- December 14 ~ noon to 2:30pm ~ Park Royal South, Centre Court

Noel -- until Dec 22 ~ Sats 12 - 2pm, Sundays 1 - 3pm, The Village; Sats (2 - 4pm), PkR Expansion (in front of PkR-S)

> Holiday Event at Whole Foods Market

Make Your Gingerbread House is happening at Whole Foods Market on Saturday 11am � 3pm December 14.

Get your house for $19.99 and then sit down and make your masterpiece with candies, icing, and love!

+ WV STREAMKEEPERS

from Newsletter #18, October/November http://www.westvancouverstreamkeepers.ca

...5) StreamTeam: The StreamTeam has been monitoring local creeks, testing water quality, doing invertebrate surveys and counting returning spawning salmon since early July. This group was formed at the Streamkeepers' exhibit tent on Community Day. Members are mostly university students who expressed their willingness to spend time learning more about our local wild salmonids. The time commitment is two to three hours on Sundays.

In the summer they meet on Wednesday evenings as well. If you'd like more information check out the Facebook page www.facebook.com/westvanstreamteam or contact Celia Utley, Community Events Coordinator at utley@telus.net .

...10) Creeks Clear brochure: Working with the District, Streamkeepers have helped create a single panel brochure requesting residents not to use creeks and the riparian area to dump their garden waste and also to direct hired gardeners to follow proper disposal practices. The brochure is currently being printed and will be available at all municipal card rack locations.

+ Friends of Cypress Provincial Park Society November/December 2013 Newsletter

Lots of great news including:

CYPRESS HIKING MAP PUBLICATION � 2013 HIGHLIGHT!

On Saturday August 10 the long-awaited Cypress Park hiking map was launched � literally � from the Cypress Creek Lodge rafters into the crowd below. It was a joyous and memorable event. Attendees were welcomed to the Lodge by Maureen Collins, Cypress Mountain. Mike Castle and Katharine Steig reported on map production history. New Senior Park Ranger Andrew Simpson arrived wearing his Parks Stetson hat (as hoped) for this special occasion. The cake was decorated with a digitally reproduced rice-paper map, looking so much like our paper map that we hesitated to cut it.

The map has been very well received and is proving useful not just to hikers on the trail, but also as a handy reference for others, including BC Parks and WV staff. 10,000 maps were printed with FCPP, Cypress Mountain, and BC Parks contributing $5000 each. Maps were placed in brochure holders in park kiosks and were also available at both Black Mountain and Cypress Creek Lodges. By the end of October more than 6,600 maps had been picked up. We are planning a reprint for next year. We will also be creating an electronic version for posting on the BC Parks website. We expect to have this in place by the start of the 2014 hiking season.

We could not have taken on the map project without the generosity of FCPP members, especially Louise Irwin. Of course map production depended on Mike Castle’s countless hours of volunteer work, supported by Jeff Clark (Clark Geomatics). Hans Breuer (WV Engg) and WV Parks staff provided additional help along with Kevin Healy (Creus Engg). The brochure side of the map was largely the work of Gavin Castle. We also appreciated the generosity of those who provided photos.

During the winter, maps will be available on request at the WV Chamber of Commerce Office, 2235 Marine Drive, or by contacting FCPP. Next spring, maps will again be available at both lodges and at the information kiosks in the Alpine and Nordic areas. The map will be mounted in a frame at Hi-View and Quarry Lookouts, and visitors will be advised to come up to the park if they want their own copy. http://cypresspark.bc.ca/

=== CALENDAR to Dec 16th ===

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/

> AMBLESIDE TIDDLYCOVE LIONS CLUB ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE SALE

Nov 27 - Dec 22: weekdays noon - 8pm and weekends 10am - 8pm; Foot 13th St in the parking lot at Ambleside Pk

Come support the Ambleside Tiddlycove Lions Club, purchase a Christmas tree. They have trees of all sizes perfect for any home!

> http://www.dundaravefestival.com/

= Tuesday Dec 3rd

~ 7pm ~ Upper Lands WG at Cmnty Ctr (Cedar Rm)

= Wednesday Dec 4th ~ 10 - 11:30am ~ Invasive Plants WG

= 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.).

http://westvancouver.ca/home-building-property/planning/major-applications/maison-senior-living-residence

~ 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).

= Friday Dec 6th

~ 4 - 6pm ~ HOLIDAY WISHING TREE � KIDS' ORNAMENT AND DECORATING -- atrium of Cmnty Ctr

= 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.

More information http://www.dundaravefestival.com/festival-events-2013.html

= Sunday Dec 8th -- Lions Club trees, Dundarave Festival, etc

= Tuesday Dec 10th

~ 6:30 - 8pm ~ Public Information Evening re 1495 Clyde re Devt Permit (presentation 7pm) at Srs' Ctr

http://westvancouver.ca/home-building-property/planning/major-applications/1495-clyde-avenue-0

~ 7pm ~ Upper Lands WG at Srs' Ctr; email rec'd Dec 9 that mtg hs bn CANCELLED

for info: http://westvancouver.ca/government/committees-groups/working-groups/upper-lands-study-review-working-group

= Wednesday Dec 11th ~ 7pm ~ Library Board mtg at Library

= Thursday Dec 12th

~ 4:30pm ~ Design Review Cmte reviews the PSB

~ 6pm ~ Movie: The Reena Virk Story -- Flicks and Forum at the Ambleside Youth Ctr (1018 Marine Dr)

Light dinner provided 6pm; film 6:30pm; discussion, moderated by NSh Restorative Justice, 8pm

~ 7pm ~ Gleneagles Cmnty Ctr Adv Cmte at Blenz in Horseshoe Bay

http://westvancouver.ca/parks-recreation/community-centres/gleneagles-community-centre/gleneagles-advisory-committee

~ 7:30pm ~ Royal Canadian Navy's magnificent NADEN Band Christmas Concert, Vogue Theatre (918 Granville)

For only $10 plus a new, unwrapped toy, we can all hear the concert AND at the same time this enables each of us to help children through The Salvation Army's Toy Drive. Get your tix at the Vogue Box Office; phone 688 1975 or online at www.voguetheatre.com. This will be an awesome evening of Christmas good cheer.

= Friday Dec 13th

~ 9am ~ Cmnty Grants Cmte at Cmnty Ctr

~ 6pm ~ Sing-along and lantern parade; presented by Horseshoe Bay Biz Assn and the WRA. Mark your calendars to join the sing-along at St. Monica's; parade down to HBay Pk Beach for a bonfire! All welcome!

= Saturday Dec 14th -- all-day absolutely free world jamboree of music, part of Dundarave Festival

= Sunday Dec 15th

~ 1:30 - 3:30pm ~ Heritage Choir Concert: �On the First Day of Christmas" at the Srs' Ctr

Come and celebrate the Christmas season with the 60-person Heritage Choir. The best of Christmas music will be sung by the choir, plus the popular sing-along. Light refreshments after concert.

>>> Monday Dec 16 may be the last ccl mtg for the year! <<<

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

See the calendar: https://westvanlibrary.ca/events/calendar/month

A Night of Adventure with Wade Davis

On Tuesday, November 19, the Library Foundation was delighted to host Canada’s celebrity anthropologist and NY Times Bestselling author, Wade Davis. This sold out fundraiser for 160 guests was held at the Capilano Golf and Country Club and raised over $40,000. Guests were treated to a remarkable presentation about his award-winning book, Into the Silence, about the Great War, Mallory, and the Conquest of Everest. Wade’s remarkable gift for storytelling had the audience captivated all evening and he happily signed books and mingled with guests.

Interestingly, West Vancouver can proudly claim Wade as their own as he was born on Clyde Avenue in 1953. Despite having lived and worked in some of the most exotic locations imaginable like the jungles of South America, the islands of the Far East, and the outback of Australia, he continues to maintain deep roots in our community.

His future plans include returning to our part of the world as he has recently accepted a position at UBC. A prodigious researcher, Wade spoke highly of his appreciation for libraries. Appropriately, Event Chair Jo-Ann Wood presented him with a special thank you gift that he can put to good use now that he is returning to Vancouver � his very own West Vancouver Memorial Library card.

> Best Books of 2013

The WV Library Choice Awards are back! Tell us your vote for the best book of 2013. Post your choice to our Gallery wall display or on our Facebook page for a chance to win a prize!  MORE

https://westvanlibrary.ca/west-vancouver-memorial-library-best-books-2013-contest

> Sunday Dec 15 <

~ 2:30 - 4:30pm ~ Grant Lawrence at the Library!

Come hear this West Vancouver-raised CBC Radio broadcaster, musician and award-winning author read from his new, much-anticipated memoir, The Lonely End of the Rink. https://westvanlibrary.ca/events/author-talk-grant-lawrence

~ 3 - 3:30pm ~ Afternoon Interlude - Lions Gate Youth Orchestra

Come hear a mini-concert featuring a selection of classical and seasonal music performed by Lions Gate Youth Orchestra, the North Shore's newest ensemble for young people. From Vivaldi and Pachelbel to the carols of Christmas, this free program offers musical treats for the whole family.

For more information, visit or call the Information Desk at 925 7403.

See more at: https://westvanlibrary.ca/events/afternoon-interlude-lions-gate-sinfonia-youth-orchestra#sthash.PyuBSQqN.dpuf

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

October 11 to December 7 ~~ Dialectic of Failure // Next Exhibition January 9

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

November 15 - December 15 -- GREAT STUFF!

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

> 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.

+++ 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
Dec 10, 10:00am:     Matthew White - Artists Confidential

Dec 10/11, 7:00pm:       Tis the Season - Collingwood Middle School Concert

Dec 12, 7:00pm:       Violin and Piano Duo Concert 

Dec 12, 7:00pm:       Mingle of the Jingles

Dec 13/14 7:00pm:       Harmony House: 20th Annual Winter Express

Dec 14, 8:00pm:       Creber Music Presents: The Magic of Christmas
Dec 15, 7:00pm:       A Rock 'n' Roll Christmas 

+++ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 60, WV http://www.westvan60.com/ Ofc 922 3587 Lounge: 922 1920

DECEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS

MEAT DRAWS EVERY SATURDAY AT 4:30 PM

SATURDAY DECEMBER 7 � TURKEY DINNER & DANCE

TURKEY DINNER 6:30 PM $12 PER PERSON with MUSIC BY THE DIEHARDS

THURSDAY DECEMBER 12 -- BINGO! IN THE LOUNGE 5:30 PM

FRIDAY DECEMBER 13 -- KARAOKE -- 7:00 PM IN THE LOUNGE

SATURDAY DECEMBER 14 � SPECIAL MEAT DRAW Turkeys & Gift Basket � one prize only per person

TURKEY MEAT DRAW (NO HAMS) AND ONE WINE BASKET 4:30 START TIME  $5.00

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

Successful soldout Christmas Dinner December 3 !

The Ambleside Business Association presents "Christmas in Ambleside" Vote for your favourite window!

http://www.westvanchamber.com/page/news/ezlist_item_b756da19-da92-4152-b363-5e6c7f3476b6.aspx#.UqmQc6XGBTQ

=== 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

> 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

+ MAIN STREET THEATRE

The Odd Couple by Neil Simon starring Ryan Beil mainstreettheatre.ca 992 2313 7:30pm Nov 28 - Dec 8

+ FIREHALL ARTS CENTRE

Hotel Bethlehem; Ruby Slippers Theatre's interpretation of what happened that silent night. {saw it last year; v funny}

689 0926 firehallartscentre.ca Dec 10 to 22

+ METRO THEATRE

Jack and the Beanstalk, a Christmas panto; various times 266 7191 metrotheatre.com Dec 13 - Jan 4

+ THE CULTCH 251 1363 thecultch.com

- 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

+ GATEWAY THEATRE (in Richmond) -- The King and I gatewaytheatre.com Dec 5 - 31

+ CAROUSEL STUDIO THEATRE -- Let's Kill Grandma This Christmas ghostlikeprojects.com Dec 5 - 21

+ DEEP COVE SHAW THEATRE

Red Riding Hood, a Christmas panto 929 3200 deepcovestage.com Dec 18 - Jan 4

+ PRESENTATION HOUSE THEATRE

Mrs Claus's Kitchen; holiday musical 990 3474 phtheatre.org Dec 11 - 15

+ PACIFIC THEATRE

Christmas Presence, colln of music and stories; 731 5518 various venues pacifictheatre.org Dec 8 - 22

+ BAH! HUMBUG! 2013

Musical adaptation of Dickens's Christmas Carol, Goldcorp Ctr sfuwoodwards.ca Dec 11 - 14

+ THEATRICAL PRODUCTION -- cavalia.net/en/odysseo

Cavalia's Odysseo -- under the white big top, Olympic Village; 63 horses, 47 artists

marries the equestrian arts, stage arts, and high-tech theatrical effects Dec 7 - Jan 5

* 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, NV 778 372 0765 (1 - 8pm Pacific time)

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

+ 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

http://www.vancouveropera.ca/albert-herring-synopsis.html

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)

+ VANCOUVER PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

Works by Donizetti, Brahms, and Stravinsky at Shaughnessy Heights United (1550 W 33rd) vanphil.ca 8pm Dec 7

+ VANCOUVER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA http://www.vancouversymphony.ca/calendar/

Lots! See Calendar for Beethoven's Emperor Dec 7 and 9 and more!

A Traditional Christmas with Christopher Gaze, UBC Opera Ensemble, and EnChor:

The VSO’s Traditional Christmas concerts present beautiful, heartwarming Christmas music and carols in seven different venues around the Lower Mainland. Secure your tix now for these sure to sell out concerts! {some have} Details: http://www.vancouversymphony.ca/concert/13SPEC01/ Dec 12 - 22

Further to the announcement of Conductor Bramwell Tovey's retirement in the last issue:

... Tovey has continuously improved the quality of the VSO on several levels, including the appointment of over half of the current members of the orchestra, and 11 of 17 section Principal players. He is an avid supporter of Canadian music and Canadian composers. In Vancouver he has programmed the works of over 100 living composers to date, including over 30 world premieres. He received the Friends of Canadian Music Award for 2013 from the Canadian Music Centre and the Canadian League of Composers....

...Tovey was named to the Order of Canada and was inducted into the British Columbia Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2013, and has received numerous other awards and honours. 

More: http://www.allianceforarts.com/blog/vso-extends-bramwell-toveys-contract-through-20172018-season

+ WEST COAST SYMPHONY

Seasonal music by Rimsky-Korsakov, Prokofiev, and others westcoastsymphony.ca

8pm Friday Dec 13, Cdn Memorial United Church (1806 W 15); Sunday 2pm Dec 15 Bowen Island Cmnty School

* CHAMBER MUSIC

Music in the Morning: Hermes Quartet; Canadian debut of first-prize winners at Geneva Int'l Music Competition. Vancouver Academy of Music, Vanier Park 873 4612 musicinthemorning.org 10:30am Dec 11 - 13

* CHORAL MUSIC

o Christmas Magic with the BC Boys Choir; 45th anniversary at St John's Shaughnessy

other places/dates: bcboyschoir.org 1 888 909 8282 2:30pm Dec 8

o Vancouver Women's Musical Society: evening of vocal delights, St Phillip's (3737 W 27) vwms.ca 7pm Dec 11

o Laudate Singers: Dec 8 at 2pm WV Library and 4pm St Andrew's NV 729 6814 laudatesingers.com

Brilliant Baroque (Bach,Vivaldi, Monteverdi) at St Andrew's (NV) 3pm Sunday Dec 15

o Vancouver Bach Choir presents Handel's Messiah at Orpheum 696 4290 vancouverbachchoir.com 8pm Dec 14

o Universal Gospel Choir, celebrating Yuletide 2013, Sharing the Light, 737 1545 www.universalgospelchoir.ca

7:30pm: Saturday Dec 14 Mt Seymour United Church, NV and Sunday Dec 15 St Mary's Kerrisdale

o Pacific Spirit Choir: Handel's Messiah 922 9171 pacificspiritchoir.com

7:30pm Fri Dec 13 (St Catherine's Anglican Church, NV); 2pm Sun Dec 15 (WV United)

o Good Noise Vancouver Gospel Choir presents Joy to the World! A Gospel Christmas Celebration

7:30pm Fri/Sat Dec 13/14 (Christ Church Cathedral, Vanc); 3pm Sun Dec 15 (Fraserview MB Church, Rmd)

908 3194 marketing@goodnoisevgc.com

o Lots of choir performances Nov 29 - Dec 16: http://www.allianceforarts.com/files/enet/pdf/13/11/music.pdf

* BALLET

The Nutcracker: Royal City Youth Ballet. Full-length featuring a cast of 100+ dedicated and enthusiastic dancers. Various venues, see royalcityyouthballet.org from Dec 6 to 22

* FESTIVALS

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

o Festival of Lights at VanDusen Conservatory vandusengarden.org Dec 11 to Jan 4 from 4:30 to 9pm

o Karaoke Christmas Lights Trolley Tour; singalong, stops at Stanley Park's Bright Nights and

VanDusen Festival of Lights 801 5515 vancouvertrolley.com Dec 11 to 30

o Canyon Lights: 100 of 1000s of lights adorn rainforest canopy, Suspension Bridge, Cliffwalk, + world's tallest Christmas tree (and more). Capilano Suspension Bridge 985 7474 capbridge.com 11am - 9pm until Jan 4

* CAROL SHIPS

Parade of Lights: annual Christmas tradition, more than 50 boats, decorated with 100,000+ twinkling lights for dates and routes: carolships.org Dec 6 - 23

* TALKS

Staging Chekhov; panel discussion moderator: UBC theatre/film prof, Jerry Wasserman, VPL vpl.ca 7pm Dec 9

* EVENTS

A list around town: http://www.allianceforarts.com/files/enet/pdf/13/12/KeyEventsList2013%20Dec_2.pdf

=== HEADSUP / NOTICES === [sent to subscribers as updates; QTP moved to end]

=x= HEADSUP 24A Headsup 24A: Agenda Dec 2 [sent Dec 2]

trying to keep you up to date with Agenda/Mtg news...... [pun at end]

Dec 2 AGENDA 

MAIN ITEMS:  Grosvenor/1300; Evelyn by Onni to DRC; PSB update

AGENDA ITEMS

7:00 PM Regular Council meeting held in the Municipal Hall Council Chamber.

� Proposed Bylaws 1300 Block: The proposed bylaws were the subject of the PH held and closed on Nov 21. As the public hearing has closed, the proposed bylaws may be considered for 2nd and 3rd readings.

� Proposed Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw: av for comment at the Nov 21 PH/Public Mtg; if the above bylaws receive 2nd/3rd reading, this may receive 2nd & 3rd reading as well

� Proposed Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw: Scheduled for three readings, the proposed bylaw amendment wd bring the bylaw into alignment with Solid Waste Utility Bylaw 4740, 2012.

� Evelyn by Onni: Proposal to refer the proposed rezoning and devt permit to the Design Review Cmte, then to a public information mtg, to be followed by a staff report back to Council regarding input [received]

� Appointment of Acting Mayors for 2014

� Council Committees: Annual appointment of Ccl mbr representatives to boards, cmtes, and working groups.

� 2014 Age-friendly Community Planning and Project Grants Application: To seek authorization to submit a grant application to the UBCM Seniors Housing and Support Initiative for the Healthy Aging project.

� Proposed Sewer and Drainage Utility Fee Bylaw: The proposed bylaw rec'd three readings on Nov 25, 2013 and is scheduled for adoption.

� Water Utility Fees for 2014: The proposed bylaw rec'd three readings on Nov 25, and is scheduled for adoption.

� Public Safety Building � Project Status Report for October, 2013

� Amendment to Mtg Schedule: Proposed cancellation of Dec 9 Cmte/Whole; scheduling both a sp Ccl mtg (closed session at 5pm; open session at 7pm) and a reg Ccl mtg re financial matters at 6pm.

FULL AGENDA Dec 2

Whole agenda: http://westvancouver.ca/sites/default/files/dwv/council-agendas/2013/dec/02/13dec02-Agenda4.pdf

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 24B [sent v late Dec 2 :-) ]

In this Headsup: 

(1) 1300/Grosvenor; (2) Evelyn/Onni; (3) Utility Fees; (4) PSB Q; (5) "Rest"; {end} QTPc

1. 1300/Grosvenor

Well, I won't keep you in suspense -- as expected the Grosvenor/1300 was passed (OCP Item 5, Zoning Item 6, Phased Devt Item 7, and Road Closure Item 8) -- and by 8 o'clock! -- Cclrs Cameron and Gambioli opposed to Items 5, 6, and 7 with only Cam voting against Item 8.  (Of course Cclr Booth recused herself b/c of conflict of interest.)  They all gave their rationales, interesting to listen and assess -- some just babbling, some emotion more than reason, one brought facts back into the mix, one a claim that's true in the short-term but neglects long-term.  Well, my hope is that it turns out well.

Cam urged a plan; Sop said OCP ten years old and shd be done every five years.  Guess they've all forgotten that it was recommended more than a decade ago that OCPs shd be reviewed every five years.

It was all anti-climactic and downhill after that.

re Nov 21 PH:

The video is in four parts and can be found at: http://westvancouverbc.swagit.com/play/11292013-501 

Staff produced a summary of the comments at the PH; see. 

http://westvancouver.ca/sites/default/files/dwv/council-agendas/2013/dec/02/13dec02-3c.pdf

There you'll find the previous input; the speakers start on p18.

Re what's next: the proposal has passed three readings but has not yet been adopted.

It was somewhat surprising to me that no one offered an amendment at second reading when they are allowed; after all, the proposal is not that far from being an acceptable compromise -- everyone wants a nice devt there.

For the uber-optimistic or those striving for the ideal, it is possible the devt bylaws for third reading to be rescinded, amendments made, and then an amended third reading.  There must be one day between third reading and adoption.  Think of it as giving a breather or time for sober second thought.

Maybe Ccl will try a sort of compromise and to appease the public and since didn't go out to tender, Ccl will use the money from the sale to buy replacement land so not depleting our heritage land assets. (Remember, however, that no one is permitted to discuss this matter with the voting Councillors before the vote on adoption.)

Better to live in hope......

2.  Evelyn/Onni

Transfer of density; will go to DRC and have a nbrhd mtg before coming back to Ccl.  Sop referred to residents' dismay at having been promised underground wiring but then not being done -- no written commitment.  Sokol said if increased density cd come from CACs.  Sop asked about the (initial) $2.5M Millennium paid and the answer was partly for the entrance to WV, the gateway, perhaps toward sewers.*  Good questions re original information missing to be provided asked by Cameron and the mayor concurred.

* This was done by staff with little or no input from Ccl AFAIK and none from the public.  This is a reason I recommended ADRA (and other groups) draw up a list of S, M, L, even XL projects that they want to see so that the 75% cash can be spent on what citizens want.  Get your list together!

3.  Sewer and Water Utility Fees -- Adopted

4.  PSB Update

To Cam's query about cost and funding since total not given, the CAO said it wd be in Budget 2014 in the new year.

c5.  The Rest

Reports will be in transcript; List of Acting Mayors for 2014 announced; Ccl cmtes and Grant Applicn withdrawn;

Correspondence rec'd for information; 4357 Erwin Dr awaiting owner's consultant's report (no applicn yet).

=x= HEADSUP 24C

{btw, Dec 16 is the last scheduled mtg of the year and has cell towers as an item}  

Herewith, in a bit of a mixed-up order.

FIRST: main items on DWV website for agendas Dec 9 (tonight).

SECOND: highlights of Dec 2 ccl mtg from DWV website (my transcript out soon)

THIRD: letter to M&Ccl re omissions, related, in PH 1300 minutes (P G-J and CR)

FOURTH: MY NOTES -- corrections/clarifications in those presentations fyi (and will be in WVM)

FIFTH:  QTP  /  Article on Mandela with interview video (wch I'll watch; haven't yet)

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CCL MTG AGENDAS DEC 9 (6pm)

5:00 PM  --  Special Council meeting (closed session)

6:00 PM -- Regular Ccl mtg re financial matters.

� Divisional Services Review � WV Fire/Rescue Services, Part 2: Part of the review will be presented.

7:00 PM -- Special Meeting

=  Grosvenor Proposal FOR ADOPTION:

� Proposed Bylaw: OCP Bylaw No. 4360, 2004 (re proposed 1300 Block Marine Drive south side devt)

� Proposed Bylaw: Amendment Bylaw No. 4768, 2013 (re proposed 1300 Block Marine Drive south side devt): 

� Proposed Bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010 (re proposed 1300 Block Marine Drive south side devt)

� Proposed Bylaw: Amendment Bylaw No. 4767, 2013 (re proposed 1300 Block Marine Drive south side devt)

� Proposed Bylaw: Phased Devt Agreement Authorization Bylaw No. 4769, 2013 (re proposed 1300blk ... ) 

� Proposed Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw No. 4763, 2013

=  Proposed Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 4368, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 4762, 2013

(to bring the bylaw into alignment with Solid Waste Utility Bylaw 4740, 2012): Scheduled for adoption.

=  Proposed Devt Permit 12-069 (re proposed 1300bck Marine Dr south side development): Scheduled for approval.

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REG CCL MTG DEC 2 (7pm) -- highlights given

� Proposed Bylaws 1300 Block: The proposed bylaws were the subject of the PH held and closed on Nov 21.

As the PH has closed, the proposed bylaws may be considered for 2nd and 3rd readings.  {PASSED}

� Proposed Road Closure/Removal of Hwy Dedication Bylaw: This was av for comment at the Nov 21 PH/Public Mtg, and if the above bylaws receive 2nd & 3rd reading, this may receive 2nd & 3rd reading as well  {PASSED}

� Proposed Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw: Scheduled for three readings, the proposed bylaw amendment

would bring the bylaw into alignment with Solid Waste Utility Bylaw 4740, 2012.  {PASSED}

� Evelyn by Onni: Proposal to refer the proposed rezoning and devt permit to the Design Review Cmte, then to a public info mtg, to be followed by a staff report back to Ccl regarding input recieved [sic]   {PASSED}

� Appointment of Acting Mayors for 2014

� Council Committees: Annual appointment of Cncl mbr representatives to boards, cmtes, and working groups.

� 2014 Age-friendly Cmnty Planning and Project Grants Applicn: To seek authorization to submit a grant applicn to the Union of BC Municipalities Seniors Housing and Support Initiative for the Healthy Aging project.

� Proposed Sewer and Drainage Utility Fee Bylaw: The proposed bylaw received three readings on Nov 25, 2013 and is scheduled for adoption.  {PASSED}

� Water Utility Fees for 2014: The proposed bylaw rec'd three readings Nov 25; scheduled for adoption.{PASSED}

� Public Safety Building � Project Status Report for October, 2013

� Amendment to Mtg Schedule: Proposed cancellation of Dec 9 Cmte/Whole; scheduling both a special Ccl mtg (closed session at 5pm and open session at 7pm) and a reg Ccl mtg re financial matters at 6pm.

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re PH 1300: Emailed Letter to Mayor & Council

The restriction is no new information/opinions to Mayor and Council, and this email complies.

Below is a transcript of a couple of submissions for the record since bits missing from the minutes.

Last week I reported that there were some gaps in the video and pleased to see it has been redone, however instead of divided into about five parts, it has now been put into 13 parts.  Unfortunately, if you click on the video on the agenda webpage, it says it is not available.  Am sure this will be fixed soon.

FOR THE RECORD

First is part of what former mayor Goldsmith-Jones said (points missing from the PH minutes), followed by my remarks referring to them (plus some points also not in the minutes).

>>>  P Goldsmith-Jones (in part):

{in Pt 5 Video}  ...

...since 1975 when that first ccl had this vision to acquire the waterfront.   So, the Westerleigh's in place.  That means none of us as taxpayers have any debt on that building, extraordinary.  It's the 320 Taylor Way towers that paid for all the other recreation facilities under the leadership of Mayor Pat Boname, Mark Sager, and Ron Wood.  So it goes on.  And I think we do go slow[ly], and I think we really need to stick together, but putting together a complex investment opportunity, financial picture for the future of West Vancouver, housing opportunity, and supporting the local economy is not difficult.  It's a testimony to our ability as a community to have really hard conversations and stick together that we're here.... 

... I do think it takes courage and I'd really like to thank everybody for being part of the conversation and continuing to shape it to be a modest proposal that will serve us well for years to come....

>>>  Carolanne Reynolds:

{in Pt 10}  Good evening, all.

>  Please, Council, don't rob our land piggy bank.

Lease, as past councils have done.  I thought it was interesting to hear former mayor Pam Goldsmith-Jones.  She said that it's got lots of money for West Vancouver: 320 Taylor Way and Wetmore.  Yes.  Both are leased.  So, you want to get money, you lease it.  You don't sell your land, build a building.  The land will increase in value, the building will depreciate; it's gone in 40 years -- where are you going to get more land to build more things?  So please, lease.  

And they did have a referendum on 320 Taylor Way, and it meant that we would lease, not sell.  So that's when West Van has spoken out.

{applause}

If, however, the very clever negotiators out-negotiated our plans and said they'd, we'd, have to sell, we couldn't possibly lease, then I urge you to take that money and buy land to replace it.  That way we keep our piggy bank full.

I'm sure most people are in favour of redevelopment, but don't assume b/c they say they support it and they approve it, that that necessarily means this design.

I'm also in favour of redeveloping that corner, but instead of a flat roof line like a prison wall, maybe have an average height of four or five storeys, and then you could have them two, or four, or five, and you've a variety that you would be seeing -- maybe even put archways through so people would still have a view through; maybe orient it north-south instead of east-west that blocks.

Now, um --trying to, I scribbled this down while I was listening --

I think that Grosvenor has the creativity and the imagination to come up with a better design, so I don't think it's the end if we just want to go back and look at things again.

>  Now, someone mentioned the Mustel survey.

It was a little bit skewed in that if you expressed that you weren't totally in favour, they would then ask another question, and say, Oh, but we're going to do this, then we're going to do this, and we're going to do this, are you in favour now? 

>  Also, about that 1600, I don't know when they took the 1600 names, but I know it was some time ago and I know if they started again now, they'd get some more.  um

{applause}

This is, I think, an exciting opportunity, but let's collaborate and cooperate.  We don't want something high, and we're willing to go above three.  I have a question.  Ccl passed a motion in March, I think it was Cclr Cameron and Cclr Gambioli who wanted to reduce it 40 or 45 ft.  That was defeated.  But what did pass was to lower it by 30 ft.  And so since then I've been quite disturbed to find out some people said it's only been lowered 17ft, and at the Oct 21st council meeting, Cclr Cameron said it was only lowered 5ft.  So if you have a motion, passed in Council to lower it {can't quite hear -- by/ to?} 40ft [sic] shouldn't we be able to count on that? 

{APPLAUSE}

I mean, anyway--

I don't want us to be divided into troglodytes and greedy developers.  I'm sure that we can collaborate and cooperate and work something out together

um

and don't, I mean, just don't think Grosvenor, I mean, I heard these people: if we don't do what they want, they're going to go away.  I mean that's threatening, that's being a bully.

{applause}

I don't think Grosvenor's like that.  I really think they're an honourable company.  

I do agree that probably it should have gone out for tender, but I think they're somebody that--

{smatterings of applause}

a reputable company and I hope that we can work with them.  

So, let's deal with each other with respect and honour.  We're not afraid of the new, somebody said we're afraid -- I'm not afraid of the new; and I'm not afraid of the old.  There are good and bad things in the old, and good and bad things in the new.  It's being selective, and trying to get the best.

Anyway, I think that Grosvenor, as a good company, would think that we deserve to have our wishes and character taken into consideration.

So I don't want to see this as lining up yes or lining up no, I think we all should work for something that's better, and more people will accept.

Not too high, not too low, but something that we can work together that's beautiful, exciting, preserves some view, and a lot of our character.

tyvm.

{in Pt 12}  thank you

I have a question in my newsletter, West Van Matters, and everyone who's written in has said lease instead of sell, except for one person and one other person who said it looks like we don't have a choice.

The other thing, you might have noticed from my remarks before, I'm not a person who looks at most things as black and white, I see them as grey, I even see them as polka-dotted, spotted, and striped.  And so when someone says oh, well, one of the mayors supported this.  Yes, but that mayor said -- gave two examples that were leased so when you say someone supports something you have to look at what the qualifications are.  

And some people say Ambleside is dying and other people say it's lively.  Well, it depends on where you look.  I mean, as others have said, if you know that a building is going to be upzoned, you're going to want to wait and see if your place can be upzoned.  You're not going to fix it up 

and somebody's not going to come in and lease it from you, the owner, if they think it's going to be torn down and made a bigger place.  And when you go along the1300 block, yes, some of the stores are closed -- but so are the stores on the north side of the 1300 block.  Have Grosvenor been buying those up too, so that nobody's moving in?  Are the owners waiting to see if they can get higher buildings there?

If you do that, of course, that's going to go down in value, 

So, there's -- it doesn't mean that it has to be like that, but that's a result of people trying to keep their money and investments in a wise way.

I mean why fix up something you're going to demolish and build something bigger?

Do you know who owns those properties across?

Is it gradually going to be a huge thing on both sides?

I don't know; might be a good thing to know.

But Ambleside is not dying; parts of it are, and there's a good reason parts of it are.

thank you

{applause}

{in Pt 13}

I'm sorry, I have a question, and I mentioned it before but there wasn't an answer, and I wonder if you would answer it now. If Council passed a motion that the building should be reduced 30ft, are you going to honour that motion that you made?

[Mayor: ... we're here to listen ... ask Mr Sokol to respond after the mtg ...  IOW, not tonight...]

CR: well, what I don't understand, is that if you make a motion -- do you have a choice about carrying it out?

[Mayor: ... don't want to debate ... purpose to listen for feedback ... not a Q&A session ... that's the end of it]

CR: maybe you'll make a statement sometime about it.

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MY NOTES:

a)  Westerleigh was built by a private company and the property, formerly owned by Wetmore, was leased to them by the District. 

b)  320 Taylor Way was a decision by former mayor Don Lanskail (and I was on Council then).  It did not happen under the mayorship of Boname, Sager, or Wood.  Before PGJ's time; and she was on NV ccl.

c)  Yes, we get money from the lease of TWay but far from the amt spent on the rec facilities.

d)  It was encouraging that PGJ refers to conversations and continuing to shape it as a modest proposal (her verbal emphasis when speaking). 

e)  The 320 TWay referendum was not about leasing but my point was when it was clearly controversial, the Ccl put it to a vote.

f)   Bit mumbled/jumbled about 30 vs 40ft, but when I followed up I made it clear that the motion to lower the bldg by 30ft was passed by Ccl.

o  My main concern is our land heritage; we shd not deplete them b/c once gone, they're gone.  So if DWV was outfoxed and has no choice but to sell, it wd be prudent to buy other property to keep our land assets.  From leasing we wd not get the millions of a sale but it wd be a guaranteed annual income.  Keep our heritage/land piggy bank full!

o  My question re the (carried) motion to lower the building comes from two serious issues:

-  does it mean the approved motion is not going to be enforced/complied with?

{so Grosvenor's bldg will be higher with no repercussions?}

-  does it mean we cannot count on any passed motion to be followed?

5 to newsletter

=x= NOTICE (HEADSUP 24D re ccl mtg) -- sent 9 December 2013 11:37:10 PM PST

no surprises.

Pt 2 of the WVFD presentation (watch video); Pt 3 in January the conclusion.

all 1300/Grosv proposal were adopted (Cam and Gamb opposed most).

at PQP I asked about the clear-cutting in Memorial Park b/c I'd received complaints, etc.  one person was upset last Thursday seeing a blue spruce being cut up and chipped.

DWV policy shd be to include heritage groups in planning (beforehand) work to be done on/at/near a heritage asset -- as well as the local resident/ratepayer group(s).

I suggested a drawing so we cd see what was planned might assuage ppl's fear (of the unknown).

The Mayor thought it was a good idea. 

=== 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 has many gaps, 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 25 ===

=== 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.

6:30PM

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:

(c) labour relations or other employee relations

Purpose of meeting: labour relations matters.

3. ADJOURNMENT (of open session)

=== REGULAR CCL MTG NOTES Monday Nov 25 ===

For On-Table Items Please See Items 3, 4, and 7

7:00 PM

1. Call to Order.

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA re financial matters -- amended by adding to Items 4 and 7.

REPORTS

3. Divisional Services Review - Fire and Rescue Services PowerPoint presentation to be provided.]

Chief (Cook?): thx for opp ... xxx

three parts each one hour, second Dec 9; then in Jan (when schedule)

first xxx; second: training division (nec skills and ability)

third: fire education and prevention; partnerships

finally a process for standards of coverage to prov xxx

identify why dept exists  SLIDES

prepare to respond, xxx to serve

new wording provides clear answers xxx

mission stmt remains the same

not listed our values but for xxx then &&&

service-oriented; 3.3M xxx ; xxx two 4m32

my job mgmt; two asst chiefs; eight captains; shifts

[Asst] Chief Bird xxx &&&& man

what happens when 911; redirected

graphs; [how many] minutes yellow areas

Chief: part 2 and part 3 with cmnty

review of current funding model

why Dept exists -- mission statement on slide

goal-oriented accountable professional

tradition; learn from the past

salaries over 90% of budget

108 FTEs; four platoons

SLIDES

The other: all prepared to fight, even Chief; platoons

Asst Chief Bird -- public safety bldg; provides relief when Chief away

Asst Chief Leduc

SLIDE: a quick rundown when an emergency occurs, someone calls 911, and..

911 dispatch less than 60? seconds, call us, we've got there in less than 75 seconds

SLIDE -- see response times less than 4min to   [7:23]

CC: ask--

9min 30 secs--

Sop: --cool it

Mayor: wd you like questions as you go, or later?

Ans: if at time will, but [not] if in presentation later on

CC: area 19 is 14 minutes when so close?

Ans: don't know; get back to you; just west of Lighthouse Pk

CC: No 2 Hall is right there -- any mistakes?

Ans: will check

our four stations -->SLIDE; dots are stand-by locations

Medical Emergency services

Stats for 2012; of 3787 incidents 175 medical

first on site is base/instant responder

environmental threats; creeks, sewers, drains

always prevent a bad situation from getting worse [7:28]

MVA, and MVA rescue required

cement truck; driver trapped; truck full of concrete, wd hv gone right down through house to the ocean

rescue six hours long [listed who involved -- crane, evacuated three homes; stabilization issues]

WorkSafe on the scene the whole time

lots of truck incidents; I've been here 30 yrs

drove Ccl re signs for trucks

Rescues: rock-climbing, scuba diving

confined spaces: LGB Sewage Plant GVRD stations, falls

industrial accidents such as window-washers

still respond to LGLB {?}, ppl distressed and having emotional issues

Cypress Bowl, xxx

swift-water incidents; fishermen and kayakers

other man: as Chief Heath???? mentioned, ....

LGB have to sign mbrs over the edge; why training is paramount

HAZMAT

carbon monoxide alarms; share resources with NV; clandestine labs; transportation of dangerous goods

unmarked (re contents) of trucks; lately, danger, transporting illegal gasoline

Other Man (WVFD): over years noticed increased environmental concerns; Assistance Response

Other (WFVD): assist call cd involve chn at home or....;  ppl locked in elevators; ppl fallen down, may not have been able to get up for a couple of days

trees down, involves electrical as well; frozen pipes, we'll go and mitigate

1478 incidents 30+%

make sure an elderly cpl can stay in their home as long as they can; sometimes have to help ppl back into bed; doesn't make the newspapers

Fire responses vary -- SLIDE  with list

5.5% of call volume; 109 with damage involved; 103, minor in nature

SLIDE zero to 8 min stays in room and then becomes more destructive

in modern homes with open floor plans spread [faster] (older homes closed rooms)

floors made of dimensional wood, nails; now lightweight construction, gusset, exposes, fire &&&

CC: sprinklers?

Ans: will come up later on

a lot more plastic in homes, years ago natural, cotton; changed the fire

Modern Building Materials and Furniture SLIDE

legacy room, 50s 60s 70s vs modern room  [7:45]

modern furniture, eg Ikea

video of a fire in the two types of rooms next to each other showing how fire grows  [7:46]

3:11m you cd walk in with a hand pump in legacy room

watch off-gas coming up from the carpet; flash over

~3:46m flashover

challenge 

silent floors -- OSB with glue laminate, fire on it takes minutes

{it stands for Oriented Strand Board}

critical we get the training we require

Other Man: slide with incident totals 

2010 call went down 350, then steadily rising

SLIDE with total number of incidents 2009 to 2013 [7:49]

phone in, station turnout time, travel time 1:45, 3:55

NFPA uses 90 percentile

In five years gone down [almost a minute to just over 9min]

Move-Up Statistics: to CNV 18 DNV 70 times within 119x

They, NV, came 23 times more times than we went there

CC: counter-intuitive -- more ppl living in NV so more potential for incidents

I'd have thought we'd be sending more than coming back

Ans: Amb area v busy; most likely engine not av

NV comes to cover

we have four engines in WV; 6 stns and 7 engines in NV

they have enough to cover themselves than we did

CC: fewer incidents; can do it internally in NV; we send two engines

that incident, concrete truck, for six hours, underserved

Ans: Amb and two other stn engines go -- they have more

SSch: bit of an issue with the mic system this evening

push buttons and then off [7:56]

NG: for next time, number of times NV comes?

Ans: on the slide up now

NG: oh

Sop: vehicles known all the time?

Ans : yes

Sop: xxx 

Ans: dealt with [7:58]

Sop: downhill vehicles -- overpass at the bridgehead

that NO trucks come down; Capilano Rd, not before b/c overpass too low

why wd we let any trucks come down TWay any more?  unsafe

I was in a fire -- we were on our knees, face smashed into the floor -- that black; my visor was melted

in a short period of time; we never see what you are facing

find this all intriguing

what I've seen in 18 years on Ccl, just an outstanding job, here and NSh

don't see about improvements, except maybe another firehall

one thing I saw, just recently, men -- there, as quick as sweet as I've ever seen

praise to the Fire Dept mbrs, incredible over years

doesn't impress me that we do this b/c I've seen it; hear that fire siren and ....

Mayor: Fire Dept certainly glad you got out of that fire quickly &&& [8:01]

NG: I have a somewhat more intelligent question this time -- protection?

Ans: not do much as mitigation

NG: okay; wanted to make sure nothing we were completely missing

we hear about the NSh Rescue ppl, where is the line?

Ans: good question -- it's a case by case

trail, short; we're not equipped for a long situation either training or equipment wise for back country

we deal well with NSh Rescue, we'll advise them what we're responding to

if told five min up trail, then half the time halfway up Cypress Bowl; we have guidelines about how far

don't deal with helicopter rescues

NG: tough question, you can answer next time

goal in general was 8min response time then how xxx for us in WV it's 5 and a half min?

Ans: no; 8min or less from a master fire plan

fig is our response time so have to add 1:15 to get

9min 16sec and they're saying shd be 8min or less

NG: what changes wd be made if Ccl said instead of 7 or 8min response, we said 10min?  what wd that look like?

CC: unofficial rule is not more than ten minutes up the Grouse Grind, Cclr G.

this is a really useful slide show; Ms Leemhuis has been good getting {info?docs?answers}

really good to get even a couple of days in advance

my due diligence and get up to speed

I know you're doing two more presentations, so not just on table

MB: thank you for responding to one of my questions I asked in advance; calls, fire only?

Ans: no; when we move a unit over boundary and they do

use the "move up" model

MB: 90th percentile -- 5:40 and 10min

Ans: depends on wch way you want to look at statistics; I gave you the average

the 90th percentile same numbers but looks at it in a different way; our case 9min 16secs

MB: response time, including despatch*; tyvm

Mayor: concludes, thanks; look forward to next presentation

[8:10] {*an alternative spelling for dispatch}

{rec'd for info}

4. Third Quarter Budget Review (File: 0860-01) (On-Table) 

NL: happy to provide

this year have had some signif challenges in some areas; new construction revenue lower by $700K

not unusual to have variances throughout year; make adjustments as we go forward

imp to note that our overall forecast is that we will be on target and will not be a deficit

happy to respond to any questions Ccl have

Mayor: one mbr of public -- shall we hear from him first? okay.  Dave Roach.  Welcome, Mr Roach

DR: first wd like to commend staff; exceptional in its clarity

two items not budgeted but spent

lack of information on the capital flows; report wd improve if we had that

I wrote to you about the second qtr budget review, some items showing up

expenditures not budgeted and not part of the plan; the same items appear in the third qtr report

won't repeat but one item stands out like a sore thumb -- the electric kiosk

at the 2nd qtr budget review -- expenditure was $275K, in third, $290K by year end

can't look at as a deferred item from last year

boiler want needed for Lib; budgeted before full info

it appears to have occurred before the end of the second quarter

[8:15] [purpose] not explained; worded as an 'emerging opportunity'

{reference: 

<< see footnote #15 on page 19 of the report by N. Leemhuis on the subject of Review and Analysis of the District’s 2013

3rd Quarter Operating Results and Capital Program.  The footnote refers to the �Elec Kiosks Summer Concert’ as an ��emergent project during 2013.’�  The complete footnote reads as follows:

�’15.  Emergent project during 2013.  Cost share 50/50 between the District and summer concert series promoter.  Initially projected at $150,000.  Unanticipated change orders were identified after the initial contract was signed.   Final funding to be discussed between the District and concert promoter.’� 

[The item in question is shown below � see page 18 of the report.]

>>}

Mayor: a report coming b/c we asked

DR: when?

Mayor: as soon as ready

NL: within two weeks; have put out to staff

MB: savings at AYC; costs at MHall -- what were they?

NL: will provide in same report as to Mr Roach

MB: youth; caught my eye

anything &&& [8:17]

NL: we're watching things closely b/c of what happened earlier in the year; on target by end of the year

Sop: I talked to Mr Fung today and he gave me some v good answers

{reads about bulk water rates, Eagle Lake, etc}

water consumption going down next few years and rates going up

systems rehabilitation $3M

{check this fig}

cost $16M budgeted and borrowed for; metering; but costs going up in spite

are we not getting anywhere? -- exorbitant rates by 2018

RF: staff have come to Ccl to talk about asset mgmt

cost $450M; staff talked about an investment level -- in agenda further down

sustainable by 2020 [8:21] {get these too}

driving rates for foreseeable future

&&& Eagle Lake, lower than MetroV; once debt paid off then the M will be at great gains, will be reflected in the rates in time

{Sop's probably concerned b/c not quite the original impression/prediction we were led to believe.}

Sop: anything, needs of capital; we need to be apprised of future {COSTS}; not built in

this is going to be good and we'll eventually be paying less over time

huge rehabilitation costs, maybe we shd hv bn notified

Mayor: losing time

Sop: v simple; is it difficult to say going to lose money?  [8:24]

RF: indeed staff promised a good investment; not sure a xxx

if improvements not made wd hv bn even higher

we've seen absolute numbers go up; 2002 said rates now lower than wd hv bn without those investments

TP: think you've answered question; run through what might hv bn

if look at if not having done Eagle Lake, diff today

be cognizant &&& apologize if can't find &&&

CC: diff agenda item?

third qtr and we have to by law; some rev shortfalls, some expenditures

balancing the budget by deferring some capital projs

Spirit Trail -- looks like being put off for another year

esp Cap River, not any time soon, Mr Fung can speak on that

the other is the Op Ctr -- what are we putting off?

HBay, Sp Tr, going to pay $1.65M, seems doing nothing

why keep budgeting for Cap if we're not doing anything?

NL: re Operations Yard, we are able to defer without any major complications

we had hoped to get onto a plan xxx; not going to be long term xxxx

v gd reasons re Cap River

RF: Cap crossing, complications wrt Sq Nation and Pk Royal

in western area &&&

correct, spending v little through golf course portion

school down to HBay, think going to be a signif expenditure

wrt the SpTrail projs, funding is coming from a loan so won't affect the budget

even if spent wd not make an diff to Ccl's position

CC: given, do recall, uh what prjs going to be put off

where funds for unexpected?

NL: some increased rev permit fees; slowing down of some projs and some one-time initiatives; wd normally do from surplus

sorry, don't have the list with me

CC: at some point wd like the list

NL: yes

[8:31]

5. 2014 Budget Review (File: 0860-01) 

CC: I'd like to make a motion to defer this

NL: this has been a difficult year

&&& staff have worked diligently biz scenarios for ev proj

going through prioritizing so impact of decreased revenues will xxxxx

hoping to have a package in ten days

CC: I did say tabled but if you'd prefer defer, wd do

Mayor: Ms Scholes

defer generally or to January

[8:33]

{Items 6&7}

RF: both at once

6. Sewer and Drainage Utility Fee ..., Amendment Bylaw No. 4773, 2013 (Sewer Utility Fees for 2014) (PPoint)

7. Waterworks Regulation..., Amendment Bylaw No. xxx (Water Utility Fees for 2014) Memorandum (On-Table) 

{AGREED}

John McMahon: really drainage

SLIDES standalone entities

money comes in, goes to utilities, v self-contained

2014 looking at 1/4 spent on paying for water we buy from Metro; progressively getting smaller

op expenses 30%; debt services; Infrastructure Mgmt growing as we add

MetroV is roughly half; xxx

operations getting small 23%

wrt Eagle Lake plant -- mid 30 upper 30% water generated, now hovering around 50%

metering put in place, a signif drop; ppl started realizing what they were using

anticipate

SLIDE: chart [8:37] cost  and rates; Metro's higher and faster

Asset Mgmt to you; recomm staying the course with that proposal

we're putting more pipes in the ground

balance affordability with need; don't know but know much

we're trying to slow down on the water side, sewer and drainage the same (expect signif numbers with plant)

getting info then will be able to fill in; right now just flow through

so rates what anticipated

SLIDE: water, sanitary and drainage assets

trying to get up to long-term av value

address how to provide funding when we meet middle of that curve

Water/Sewer Utility Rate Drives $100K $500K $300K; Sewer is higher

less than 1% increase salaries, etc

Utility rate risk factors, asset mgmt Metro doing as well; will roll it through

LG WWTF through

Water: last year anticipated 8% per year, we've been able to lower that to 5%

Sewer & Drainage, now looking at 11% (not 8%)

SLIDE of Water Utility Median Annual Bill  only going up about $22

for Sewer & Drainage $80+

Mayor: mbr of public before cclrs.  Mr Roach.

DR: Mr McM's says projecting for next five years and says going higher when more info from MetroV

b/c we have one mgr resp for two or three utilities

with the buildup of the accumulated surplus far in excess of demonstrated need

whereas with sewer some capital costs

wd like to suggest we combine surpluses of the two utility funds to fund Sewage and Drainage

one mgr and one dept and they're accumulated surpluses, not reserves; basically just a paper shuffle

whereas it wd allow the user fees to be moderated

wd like to put that forward for consideration

have been following..... since 2000, 2001

combining the surpluses will pose no problem at all for accting purposes

Mayor: thank you for that; will put forward to staff re taking your advice

RF: yes there are surpluses but in two sep funds; opp to combining the surpluses; two separate standalone funds

wrt accumulation, aware of that gap and on 2014 workplan, Engg and Finance will be looking at how to save up for the peak forecast capital renewal needs ~ year 2050

ML: motion first?

Mayor: if

ML: Ms Scholes, shd we both motions at once?

SSch: yes

{ML read out both}

6. Sewer and Drainage Utility Fee ..., Amendment Bylaw No. 4773, 2013 (Sewer Utility Fees for 2014)

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) 

Water Utility fees be increased for 2014 to the amounts set out in Schedule “A� of Amendment Bylaw No. 4774 as attached to the report dated October 17, 2013 regarding Water Utility Fees for 2014; and

“Waterworks Regulation ... Amendment Bylaw No. 4774, 2013� be read a first, second, and third time.

ML: while not discussing the budget component, comes out of same pocked.... and 84median paying $1272? per yearcounter-intuitive re Eagle Lake and price of waterclearly it was the right decision, benefiting ppl to a great degreewhether a pol?? and lots or little -- the cost of getting that water to your home is the sameinteresting contradiction; importantembarked on this when saw smooth when we save  [ ?]certainly we do want to stay the course and what is being proposed by staff is xxx and responsible

Sop: I remember when we embarked

[8:53]nec &&& where's it going? it's going to administration {get this?}

till 2020, am I all wet here?

NL {inaudible at first}: able to even out over time; sets funds aside

Mayor: nice thing Cclr Sop is that you'll still be on Ccl in 2025

[LAUGHTER]

MB: waste treatment plan

JMcM: just going though a reorg; know numbers been fluctuating

last year 14.9% to 7% we programmed to then just got numbers 1%xxx; 

probably over time will balance out, more smooth  8:56

MB: what proportion of the sewage is processed by Citrus Wynd

JMcM: v small; most of Vanc at Lions' Gate

MB: to be sure read numbers rightworks out to $2 day for sewage and for water $1.50/dayJMcM: probably a coincidence

CC: going to take contrary positionremind me what 100-yr for reaching now 2020

JMcM: maybe 2016-17

CC: why drainage so high? I look at the ditch outside my house; xxxcan diff policies affect the size of that graph?what %age due to devt above the hwy?

JMcM: storm sewers, culverts, large costs -- expensive to replace $330-350M range

diff areas, does have an impact; side of mtn

flows generated by bedrock, not that diff from concrete

CC: concerned about devt above the hwy; culverts needing to be put in; sanitary sewers as well as waterhave to build more kms and more complicated

what %age of replacement costs for homes above the hwy?

RF: staff tried v hard to apportionate {?} the costs relatively

figs for what built {check}

not only do we have topography that is steep, but also punctuated by many creeks

we have to stay farther out of riparian zones; erosion

devt in 40s and 50s we have a lot of urban devt right up against a creek

flood, erosion protection; costs quite high

CC: on rates suggested, I think we're moving in the wrong direction

think we shd work toward 100yr

any dollar we're not putting away for &&&

fine if you're moving out of the Dist or dying soon ...

proper mgmt is what Ccl has to do

shd be putting the funds away

not going to get more affordable

why subsidizing taxpayers of today; lower utilities fees when we know we're going to be paying more xxx

lower today for more xxx

we shd be staying the course, not going in the wrong direction -- my consistent position

TP: makes sense smart growth and small footprintsanalysis 3.1 sewage fees -- looking at chart and lower consumption and how to affect; base as ML says to get to front door

sewage decreasing, how has that been reflected, my Q before on status quo

on sewage utility xxx

JMcM: went out and did a lot of consultation

public wanted it on the variable side than the [9:06] -- have incorporated more in variable side so ppl can mitigate what they pay

TP: so if you use less water, sewage rate shd go down

NG: thank you for that segue, Cclr Panz; looking at p6; notice xxx

we got a low flush toilet; we follow the Hornby Island xxx:

if it's yellow, let it mellow; if it's brown, flush it downsaved $25 {last quarter? year?} of course take short showers

{Items 6 and 7 pass with CC opposed}

8. Public Questions/Comments [9:09]

DRoach:  just on the chart John showed -- area chart?

JMcM: yes

DR: so primary drainage

JMcM: re slide/chart top peak is all three

drainage and sanitary

DR: they weren't part a few years ago

the av, John was showing a rapid ramp up

JMcM: seven years

DR: to a constant level going fwd

we also have in waterworks: two dams on Eagle Lake and xxx

look at those two, major capital expenditure for those two

the drainage is also a major &&&

Mayor: perhaps you shd be having this conversation...

DR: using forecast over 100 years

when we look at the actual details, sgi cap ollas {???} involve; build up a reserve to pay for those 40 years from now

how many going to be around?

long term, look at it, look at other sources rather than user fees today

not just what's going to happen today but those on fixed incomes, social security, who cannot defer those costs

as they can re assets: property taxes [i.e., the provincial program permitting deferral of property taxes]

{Explanatory notes from David Roach:

The issue here is the ramp up that McMahon and Fung have proposed � they are basically taxing the ratepayer today to pay for renewal of utility assets forty years from now.  This is contributing to the excessive user rates that council has since passed and adopted for 2014. 

The reference to the accumulated surplus in both utilities and the proposal to take from one utility to use in another utility for capital renewal purposes was made in order to moderate the rate increase impact on residents at a time when the economy is still not out of the woods according to the Bank of Canada and financial economists. 

The reference to the chart that John McMahon used in his presentation to council was made to draw attention to the fact that the �’peak�� in the annual expenditures is primarily due to the storm sewer and drainage assets, not to the water or sanitary sewer infrastructure � the engineer has made no effort to level the peak through proper planning, e.g., changing the timing of the replacement of individual assets.  Nor has there been any apparent effort made to identify alternative funding methods, although the UBCM has made a stab in that direction with the provincial government. 

The aggressive user fee rate increases in water and sewer utilities is almost entirely due to the engineers’ desire to build up a reserve and surplus entirely divorced from considerations over the impact on ratepayers, or from any actuarially based risk assessment calculation.  (There is correspondence received from Luke Hillan on that point.)

PS: Contrary to the misapprehension stated by Councillor Lewis, the proposal I put forward did in no way suggest that the fund method of budgeting should be altered.}

Sop: Operation Red Nose starts Nov 29; call till 3am

{Starts nov 29/30 each Fri/Sat night, not  midweek; back again New Year's Eve.  Call 9 pm to 3am. Donations accepted}

wonderful service, free; we'll come and pick you up; safe for everyone

Mayor: if residents really lucky, maybe have you!

Sop: you got it!

9. Adjournment

=== CCL MTG AGENDAs Monday Dec 2 ===

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

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

(c) labour relations or other employee relations

Purpose of meeting: labour/employee relations matters.

3. ADJOURNMENT (of open session)

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

7:00 PM For On-Table Items Please See Items 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 17.1

1. Call to Order.

2. Approval of December 2, 2013 Regular Council Meeting Agenda

RECOMMENDED: be amended by:

• adding to Item 3 the Nov 18, sp and reg Ccl minutes and the Nov 21, Public Hearing/Public meeting minutes;

• adding to Item 11 information regarding Appointment of Acting Mayors for 2014;

• withdrawing Item 13 regarding 2014 Age-friendly Community Planning and Project Grants Application;

• adding to Item 17 Item 17.1 regarding correspondence.

3. Adoption of Council Meeting Minutes

RECOMMENDED: THAT the following Minutes be adopted as circulated:

• November 18, 2013 special and regular Council meetings; and

• November 21, 2013 Public Hearing/Public Meeting.

  REPORTS

  Bylaws are passed by a simple majority affirmative vote unless otherwise noted.

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

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

Items 5, 6, and 7 are regarding proposed bylaws that were the subject of a PH/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 and third readings following second and third readings of the proposed bylaws in Items 5, 6, and 7. B/c the PH/Public Mtg closed on Nov 21 the proposed bylaws were added to this agenda on Nov 22.

5. Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4360, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 4768, 2013

(re proposed 1300 Block Marine Drive, south side devt) (File: 1610-20-4768) (On-Table)

NOTE: Each reading of an OCP bylaw must receive an affirmative vote of a majority of all Council members (4 members) in order to proceed (Local Government Act, s. 882). The proposed bylaw received first reading at the Oct 21 reg Ccl mtg, and was the subject of a PH/Public Mtg held and closed on Nov 21. As the PH/Public Mtg has closed Ccl is not permitted to receive any further submissions regarding the proposed bylaw.

RECOMMENDED: be read a second time.

RECOMMENDED: be read a third time.

6. Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 4767, 2013

(re proposed 1300 Block Marine Drive, south side devt) (File: 1610-20-4767) (On-Table)

The proposed bylaw received first reading at the Oct 21 reg Ccl mtg, and was the subject of a PH/Public Mtg held and closed on Nov 21. As the PH/Public Mtg has closed Ccl is not permitted to receive any further submissions regarding the proposed bylaw.

RECOMMENDED: be read a second time.

RECOMMENDED: be read a third time.

7. Phased Development Agreement Authorization Bylaw No. 4769, 2013

(re proposed 1300 Block Marine Drive, south side devt) (File: 1610-20-4769) (On-Table)

The proposed bylaw received first reading at the Oct 21 reg Ccl mtg, and was the subject of a PH/Public Mtg held and closed on Nov 21. As the PH/Public Mtg has closed Ccl is not permitted to receive any further submissions regarding the proposed bylaw.

RECOMMENDED: be read a second and third time.

8. Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw No. 4763, 2013

(re proposed 1300 Block Marine Drive, south side devt) (File: 1610-20-4763) (On-Table)

The proposed bylaw received first reading at the Oct 21 reg Ccl mtg, and was available for comments at the PH/Public Mtg on November 21, 2013.

RECOMMENDED: be read a second and third time.

9. Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 4368, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 4762, 2013

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

10. Rezoning and Devt Permit Application No. 13-018 for Parcel 3 of Evelyn by Onni (File: 1010-20-13-018)

Schedule A PowerPoint presentation to be provided.

RECOMMENDED: THAT

1. The proposed rezoning and Devt Permit Applicn N be referred to the Design Review Cmte and be scheduled for a Public Information Meeting prior to advancing in the application review process;

2. Following the consideration of the devt proposal for Parcel 3 of Evelyn by Onni by the DRC and the Public Info Mtg, staff report back to Council on the outcome and responses to any concerns raised and provide a complete review of the devt proposal and recommended next steps.

11. Appointment of Acting Mayors for 2014 (File: 0120-01)

RECOMMENDED: THAT the Acting Mayor schedule for 2014 as follows, be approved:

December 2013/January 2014 � Councillor Soprovich ~ February/March � Councillor Cameron

April/May � Councillor Gambioli ~ June/July � Councillor Lewis

August/September � Councillor Panz ~ October/November � Councillor Booth.

12. Council Committees (File: 0116-01) Information to be provided.

13. 2014 Age-friendly Community Planning and Project Grants Application ---> Item withdrawn.

BYLAWS for Adoption

Bylaws are passed by a simple majority affirmative vote unless otherwise noted.

14. Sewer and Drainage Utility Fee Bylaw No. 4538, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 4773, 2013 (Sewer Utility Fees for 2014)

If the proposed bylaw received first, second, and third reading at the November 25, 2013 regular Council meeting Council may consider adoption of the proposed bylaw.

15. Waterworks Regulation Bylaw No. 4490, 2006, Amdmt Bylaw No. 4774, 2013 (Water Utility Fees for 2014)

If the proposed bylaw received first, second, and third reading at the November 25, 2013 regular Council meeting Council may consider adoption of the proposed bylaw.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

16. 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:

16.1. Public Safety Building � Project Status Report for October, 2013 (File: 0500-01)

RECOMMENDED: THAT the report dated November 12, 2013, be received for information.

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

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

• Cancelling the December 9, 2013 Committee of the Whole meeting;

• Scheduling a special Council meeting for December 9, 2013 to include a closed session, to begin at 5pm in the M Hall MFCR and to reconvene in open session at 7pm in the M Hall Council Chamber; and

• Scheduling the Dec 9, 2013 Ccl meeting re financial matters to commence at 6pm in the M Hall Ccl Chamber.

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

  RECOMMENDED: THAT the correspondence list be received for information.

  > Council Correspondence Update to November 8, 2013 (up to 12:00 Noon)

  Referred for Action

  (1)  Ambleside and Dundarave Ratepayers’ Association (ADRA), October 30, 2013, re “Ambleside Park � Music Venue� (Referred to Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for consideration and response)

  (2)  S. and A. McGuire, November 5, 2013, regarding 㦉th St Steps�

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

  (3)  Stonethro Owners Strata BCS1593 Council, November 6, 2013, re “Gordon Ave Tennis Courts Temporary Parking� (Referred to Mayor and Council for consideration and response)

  Received for Information

  (4)  Hon. S. Cadieux, Minister of Chn and Family Devt, Nov 1, re “Letter from the Honourable Stephanie Cadieux� (Adoption Awareness Month)

  (5)  J. Wyckham, November 1, 2013, regarding “Ambleside�

  (Referred to November 21, 2013 Public Hearing/Public Meeting)

  (6)  NSh Nborhd House - Edible Garden Project, November 7, re EcoUrbia Network EcoCentre Proposal at Klee Wyck site

  (7)  B. Kaiser, dated October 2013, regarding Appreciation for Community Award

(8) 3 submissions, dated November 3-6, 2013, regarding Wireless Cell Towers

Responses to Correspondence

(9)  Director of Engineering and Transportation, November 6, 2013, response to N. Anderson, “Garbage pick up days.�

(10)  Dir/Engg and Transportation, Nov 6, 2013, response to R. Davenport, “Driveway at 5759-5747 Marine Dr (revised)�

(11)  Director of Planning, Land Devt and Permits, November 6, 2013, response to S. Ebrahim, “Fresh Street project�

> Council Correspondence Update to November 15, 2013 (up to 12:00 Noon)

Referred for Action

(1)  The Filipino Cmnty Ctr, Nov 9, re “THE N SH FILIPINO CMNTY CALAMITY TELETHON PROJ for the FILIPINOS� (Referred to Mayor and Council for consideration and response)

(2)  Eden Place Residents, Nov 13, 2013, re “Maison Devt Proposal � Process Concerns� (Devt Permit 12-084)

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

(3)  S. Burke, November 13, 2013, regarding “Sidewalks close to elementary schools in West Vancouver�

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

R Received for Information

(4)  Cerebral Palsy Association of BC, November 13, 2013, re “Invitation to North Shore Community Connection Series�

(5)  Newspapers Canada, November 14, 2013, re Multi-Material British Columbia’s (MMBC) Product Stewardship Plan

(6)  D. and M. Reid, November 6, 2013, regarding John Lawson Park Upgrade

(7)  G. Grasset, November 11, 2013, regarding Planting of Cedars on District Land

(8)  6 submissions, dated November 13 - 14, 2013, regarding Wireless Cell Towers

(9)  25 submissions, dated November 13 - 15, 2013, regarding 1300 block Marine Drive

(Referred to November 21, 2013 Public Hearing/Public Meeting)

> Council Correspondence Update to November 19, 2013 (up to 4:30 p.m.)

R Received for Information

(1)  City of North Vancouver, November 7, 2013, regarding “Financing of Election Campaigns�

(2)  City of NV, November 7, 2013, re “Homeless Employment Initiative � Affordable Housing Reserve Fund Request�

(3)  City of North Vancouver, November 7, 2013, regarding “Climate Change Adaptation Plan�

(4)  MetroV, Nov 15, re “MetroV Waste Flow Mgmt and the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw No. 280 (Bylaw 280)�

(5)  NSh Homelessness Task Force, undated, re “North Shore Directory for Shelter, Assistance, Food, and Engagement� (Previously received at November 18, 2013 Council Meeting)

(6)  A. Tunner, November 18, 2013, regarding “OVERVIEW of the CEC/WG Process�

(Previously received at November 18, 2013 Council Meeting)

(7)  J. Bishop, undated, regarding Three Tennis Courts Adjacent to the West Vancouver Tennis Club

(Previously received at November 18, 2013 Council Meeting)

(8)  33 submissions, dated November 13-19, 2013, re 1300 block Marine Drive

(Referred to November 21, 2013 Public Hearing/Public Meeting).

OTHER ITEMS

17. Council has requested that the following correspondence be brought forward for discussion, and may propose a motion if Council considers that further action is required.

17.1 3 submissions, dated November 13-18, 2013, regarding 4357 Erwin Drive (On-Table)

RECOMMENDED: THAT Item 17.1 be received for information.

18. PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS 19. ADJOURNMENT

=== CCL MTG AGENDAs Monday Dec 9 ===

Note: At 5pm 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 6pm the reg Ccl mtg re financial matters will be held in the Ccl Chamber. At 7pm the sp Ccl mtg will reconvene in open session in the Ccl Chamber for consideration of the following scheduled agenda items.

+ SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA For On-Table Items Please See Items 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10

5:00 PM

1. Call to Order.

EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC

2. RECOMMENDED: THAT in the public interest, mbrs of the public be excluded ... on the basis of matters to be considered under the following section of the Community Charter:

90. (1) A part of a ccl mtg may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to...

(c) labour relations or other employee relations.

3. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

+ REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

6:00 PM

1. Call to Order.

2. Approval of Agenda

REPORTS

3. Divisional Services Review - Fire and Rescue Services, Part 2 PowerPoint presentation to be provided.

RECOMMENDED: be received for information.

4. Public Questions/Comments 5. Adjournment

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7:00 PM

Following conclusion of the closed session and the reg Ccl mtg re financial matters, the following items will be considered:

+ RECONVENE OPEN SESSION [SP CCL MTG]

4. The open session of the December 9, 2013 special Council meeting will be reconvened.

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5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Items 6, 7, and 8 are regarding proposed bylaws that were the subject of a PH/Public Mtg wch was held and closed on Nov 21, 2013. As the PH/Public Mtg closed, the proposed bylaws are scheduled on the Dec 2, 2013 Ccl mtg agenda for consideration of second and third readings. Item 9 is regarding a proposed road closure and removal of hwy dedication bylaw that may be considered for second and third readings following second and third readings of the proposed bylaws in Items 6, 7, and 8.

If the proposed bylaws receive second and third readings at the Dec 2, 2013 Ccl mtg, the proposed bylaws may be considered for adoption at the Dec 9, 2013 sp Ccl mtg. As the PH/Public Mtg has closed Ccl is not permitted to receive any further submissions regarding the proposed bylaws.

BYLAWS for Adoption

Bylaws are passed by a simple majority affirmative vote unless otherwise noted.

NOTE: Each reading of an Official Community Plan bylaw must receive an affirmative vote of a majority of all Council members (4 members) in order to proceed (Local Government Act, s. 882).

6. OCP Bylaw No. 4360, 2004, Amendmt Bylaw No. 4768, 2013 (re proposed 1300blk Marine, south side devt) The proposed bylaw received first reading at the Oct 21, 2013 reg Ccl mtg, and was the subject of a PH/Public Mtg held and closed on Nov 21, 2013. If the proposed bylaw received second and third reading at the Dec 2, 2013 Ccl mtg, Ccl may consider a motion to adopt the proposed bylaw. As the PH/Public Mtg has closed Ccil is not permitted to receive any further submissions regarding the proposed bylaw.

7. Zoning Bylaw No.4662, 2010, Amendmt Bylaw No.4767, 2013 (re proposed1300blk Marine, south side devt)

The proposed bylaw received first reading at the Oct 21, 2013 reg Ccl mtg, and was the subject of a PH/Public Mtg held and closed on Nov 21, 2013. If the proposed bylaw received second and third reading at the Dec 2, 2013 Ccl mtg, Ccl may consider a motion to adopt the proposed bylaw. As the PH/Public Mtg has closed Ccil is not permitted to receive any further submissions regarding the proposed bylaw.

8. Phased Devt Agreemt Authorization Bylaw No. 4769, 2013 (re proposed 1300blk Marine, south side devt)

The proposed bylaw received first reading at the Oct 21, 2013 reg Ccl mtg, and was the subject of a PH/Public Mtg held and closed on Nov 21, 2013. If the proposed bylaw received second and third reading at the Dec 2, 2013 Ccl mtg, Ccl may consider a motion to adopt the proposed bylaw. As the PH/Public Mtg has closed Ccil is not permitted to receive any further submissions regarding the proposed bylaw.

9. Road Closure/Removal of Hwy Dedication Bylaw No.4763, 2013 (re proposed 1300blk Marine ...)

The proposed bylaw received first reading at the Oct 21, 2013 reg Ccl mtg, and was available for comment at the PH/Public Mtg on Nov 21, 2013. If the proposed bylaw received second and third reading at the Dec 2, 2013 Ccl mtg, Council may consider a motion to adopt the proposed bylaw.

10. Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 4368, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 4762, 2013

If the proposed bylaw received first, second and third reading at the Dec 2, 2013 Ccl mtg, Council may consider a motion to adopt the proposed bylaw.

REPORTS

Item 11 is regarding the proposed Devt Permit that was the subject of a Public Mtg held concurrently on Nov 21, 2013 with the PH re proposed bylaws for the proposed devt of the 1300blk Marine, south side; the PH and Public Mtg closed on Nov 21, 2013. If the proposed bylaws have been adopted, the proposed Devt Permit may be considered.

11. Proposed Devt Permit No. 12-069 (regarding proposed 1300 Block Marine Drive, south side devt)

RECOMMENDED: THAT proposed Devt Permit No. 12-069 for the 1300 Marine Drive, south side, wch wd control the form and character of the comprehensive redevt of the block, be approved.

12. Public Questions/Comments 13. Adjournment

=== ANIMALWATCH === eagle takes 'selfie'! // Dogs

VIDEO: Eagle steals camera � and soaring theft is caught on tape

Rangers set up a camera to film crocodiles in Australia but an eagle snatched it. The record of the young bird’s theft, flight, and efforts to find something to eat inside is posted and �soars’ to viral popularity.

BY JOEL LANDAU / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2013, 12:32 PM

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/video-eagle-flies-camera-article-1.1534875#ixzz2maZHWyt6

VIDEO: Sad but good story finding a missing dog: http://www.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1054996

VIDEO: Silent Night, husky style; just recorded Dec 6! (1m14sec): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xznHgmTnrk

=== ROYALWATCH ===

Photos: Kate sparkles at solo event

NOVEMBER 28, 2013 Turns heads in new little black dress, super-high heels.

http://www.canada.com/life/royals/Photos+Kate+sparkles+solo+event/9225751/story.html?tab=PHOT

=== BOOKWATCH ===

In more modern news, a recent British survey has revealed that young people prefer printed books to e-books.

http://www.latimes.com/books/jacketcopy/la-et-jc-young-people-prefer-printed-books-survey-20131126,0,7125735.story#axzz2lmd0Cu6O

=== WORDWATCH === Apartheid

Pronunciation this time -- you've been hearing it on the news. I'm keeping a tally on who says it right (CBC and CTV). The correct pronunciation is ah-PAR-tate b/c it's Afrikaans. Many just look at it and assume it's German so they pronounce the last syllable incorrectly as -ide.

Have written to CBC and CTV and keeping score -- neither has reached even 50% yet!

=== HERITAGEWATCH ===

+ HERITAGE SOCIETY of BC http://www.heritagebc.ca/events/

Best Practices: --City of Victoria's Heritage Tax Incentive Program

WEBINAR: WEDNESDAY, DEC 11, 2013 3PM EST

The City of Victoria has a very successful revitalization strategy for its stock of superb 19th Century commercial heritage buildings. Since 1998, 34 heritage buildings have been completely rehabilitated and seismically upgraded and 600 new residential units have been created. A total of $205 million in new private investment is revitalizing the historic centre of the City.

PRESENTER: Steve Barber, Senior Heritage Planner, City of Victoria Planning Division

Join us to hear how the program is administered and the advantages of replicating a similar program in your district!

+ HERITAGE WEST VAN heritage.westvan.org

> HERITAGE WEEK 2014: FEBRUARY 17 - 23 -- Heritage Afloat!

To be involved or help: ph 922 4400, or write info@heritage.westvan.org

+ HERITAGE VANCOUVER SOCIETY http://www.heritagevancouver.org/

AGM & Christmas Party Wednesday December 11

AGM 6:30pm; Party 7pm to 9pm Roedde House Museum, 1415 Barclay St. (West End)

Join Heritage Vancouver on Wednesday, December 11th for our Annual General Meeting and Christmas Party. This year's AGM which begins at 6:30pm will be governed by bylaws passed at our 2011 AGM. All members in good standing are entitled to vote.

After the AGM, we welcome members, friends, supporters, and anyone interested in finding out more about Heritage Vancouver to our Christmas Party from 7pm to 9pm.

This evening is an opportunity to celebrate the season with old friends and colleagues at the historic Roedde House Museum, which will be decorated for a Victorian style Christmas.

Come and bring your favourite appetizer or dessert and join in the festivities of the season. Wine will be provided. We will also have Christmas cards and books for sale. Roedde House Museum: www.roeddehouse.org

+  VANCOUVER HERITAGE FOUNDATION

For info and the latest: http://www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org ...

=== MAIKU === 2013 December 6 ~~~ Mandela musings

sometimes giants walk

among us -- their ideas the embodiment

leave a legacy of ideals  and actions Mandela mantra

inspired to follow strive to make better, unite,

forgive, go forward

pick up the mantle

though you cannot fill but education per se

ev'ry push moves us closer is not the answer

if it's brainwashing

quotations thoughts puns

MANDELA

“We know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians�

from Sabeel: We would like to bring this article by James M. Wall and an interview with Nelson Mandela on Palestine to your attention as we remember his legacy for peace and justice:

http://wallwritings.me/2013/12/08/mandela-had-a-unique-moral-authority/

MANDELA QUOTATIONS

11. "For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others." -- from “Long Walk to Freedom�

12. "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." �- from a 2003 speech

13. "It always seems impossible until it’s done."

More: http://www.ctvnews.ca/world/an-ideal-for-which-i-m-prepared-to-die-in-mandela-s-own-words-1.1576550#ixzz2mg6deGlp

It is error only, and not truth, that shrinks from inquiry.

-- Thomas Paine, English-American revolutionary and writer (1737 - 1809)

Truth does not change according to our ability to stomach it.

-- Flannery O'Connor, American writer (1925 - 1964)

I have learnt silence from the talkative, toleration from the intolerant, and kindness from the unkind; yet strange, I am ungrateful to these teachers.

-- Kahlil [Khalil] Gibran, Lebanese-American poet and artist (1883 - 1931)

The problem is not that there are problems.  

The problem is expecting otherwise and thinking that having problems is a problem.

          -- Dr. Theodore Rubin, American psychiatrist and author (b 1923)

Mistakes are a fact of life.  It is the response to error that counts.

-- Nikki Giovanni, American writer (b 1943)

The dead batteries were given out free of charge.

The electrician worked hard to get in shape so he could perform with Circuit Soleil.

Astral projection to church is mass tranceportation.