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2013 December 2/9 Ccl NOTES; AGENDA Dec 16; Calendar to about Dec 31st
1300/Grosvenor Approved • Fire & Rescue • PSB • Memorial Park Plan?
by Carolanne Reynolds, Editor
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www.WestVan.org

~~~ Winter Solstice December 21st ~~~

MAIN ITEMS Ccl Mtg Monday Dec 16: DPA 1495 Clyde; DVP 1412 Mathers; cell towers; Whyte Lake Pk; Howe Sound Planning; PSB; Apptmts; CULTURAL FACILITIES REVIEW (Amb Waterfront); Correspondence

= Vive le Canada (Mandela Scholarships); from the EDITOR'S DESK (updates; why ignore an approved motion?; Mem Pk); WVFD (Trees!; Fire prevention); UPDATES & INFO (Park Royal; MLA Sultan's Newsletter; DWV Newsbites)

= CALENDAR to Dec 31st: CULTUREWATCH (Theatre; Art; Music, Ballet, Festivals)

= HEADSUP 25A: Main items Dec 16; abbreviated Dec 16 agenda

= Ccl Mtg NOTES: Dec 2: Grosvenor/1300; Evelyn by Onni to DRC; PSB update

Dec 9: Fire/Rescue Pt 2; Grosv bylaws adopted; Memorial Park Queries/Info p17/18

= Ccl AGENDA Dec 16th: Bylaws adopted; 2hr cell tower debate; poem at end; transcript in WVM27

= ANIMALWATCH (Monkey spa; adorable penguins; Christmas tree cats); INFObits (Most corrupt countries; 100th Anniversary of Crosswords; Netanyahu's absence); ROYALWATCH (Prince Charles gives award to Owen Sound for M Heritage leadership); BEERWATCH (Decembeer -- chocolate orange dunkel); BOOKWATCH (2013 Best Books: The Economist; Slate; The Guardian); WORDWATCH (muliebrity); HERITAGEWATCH (Ten most endangered); MAIKU (carol ships); QTNS/THOUGHTS/PUNS

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== Vive le CANADA === December 11 Pretoria, South Africa http://www.pm.gc.ca/

PM announces new scholarships to honour Nelson Mandela

In honour of Nelson Mandela, Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced support for several new scholarships that will allow gifted Canadian students as well as early career public sector professionals from Africa to pursue further studies in Canada....

...A total of up to 20 scholarships will be awarded as part of the annual Canada Graduate Scholarship competition. Up to 10 master’s scholarships and up to 10 doctoral scholarships will be awarded for the first time in 2015, following the 2014 competition.


=== from the EDITOR'S DESK === Lots happening.

o By now you know Grosv/1300 passed three readings (with CC and NG opposed)

o Let's address the unacceptable occurrence of a motion passed by Ccl not carried out by Planning.

o Quite a debate re cell towers, the motion not to support passed however Sop's moratorium motion did not.

o At PQP of Dec 9 after having received several complaints about the scalping of Memorial Pk with no idea what was planned, I urged the historical/heritage groups be involved wrt any changes to a heritage asset; local resident grps too. (When I called the Hall, staff didn't know it was a heritage asset (well, it is around the cenotaph).

o In case WVM27, planned out before today, hasn't come out before Christmas, then to all of you, Dear Readers:

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

=== WVFD === http://westvancouver.ca/home-building-property/home-safety/seasonal-fire-prevention/christmas

KEEP THE TREE GREEN THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Dec 3, 2013 Pass by any WV fire station in December and you’ll notice a prominently displayed Christmas tree out front. These trees go beyond typical holiday decorating they are part of the "Keep the Tree Green" campaign, which is designed to remind people about fire safety during the holidays.

The campaign kicks off today and runs through New Year's Eve. For each day without a fire, an ornament will be hung on the trees; on days with fires, no ornament will be hung. A holiday season without any fires would translate to 31 ornaments on the trees. The visual effect of the trees is to make the public aware of the need for good fire safety during the holidays.

The potential for fire increases over the holidays as people typically spend more time indoors celebrating the season with candles, lights and decorations.

To prevent a holiday fire this year, firefighters recommend these tips:

= decorate with flame-retardant or non-combustible materials

= ensure that candles are located well away from combustible materials. Never use candles to decorate a Christmas tree

= wrapping+decorations can be highly combustible; shd be kept away from heat sources

= discard gift wrap and boxes with the garbage or recycle where appropriate; do not burn them (or Christmas trees) in the fireplace

= use only those lights which have been tested and labelled by an approved testing laboratory

= don’t overload electrical circuits or extension cords

= always turn Christmas lights off before leaving home or going to sleep

= be sure to buy a fresh tree; water daily, discard as soon as dry or as needles begin to drop

Any questions, pls call WV Fire & Rescue at 925 7370 or e-mail your questions to Marcia James.

Prevent CHRISTMAS Fires

The holidays are a time for family, fun and friends, but all of that can change when fire strikes. Every year during the holidays, the fire department responds to numerous calls due to property loss or damage from fires that could have been prevented. Read on to find out how you and your family can practise safe holiday fire techniques to minimize your chances of being a victim of fire during what should be the year’s most festive time. 

Christmas Tree Fire Prevention

Cut two diagonal inches off the tree stem and mount your tree in a stable, wide-base reservoir stand

Keep your tree away from heat sources and clear of all exits

Never put lit candles on your tree or near any combustible decorations

Check for falling needles; if your tree is dry and brittle, remove it from your home immediately

Never burn your tree in a fireplace or wood stove

To dispose safely of your tree, either cut it to fit in your yard trimmings container for weekly pick-up or bring it to the annual Lions Club Chip Up event, held each year during early January.  

Candles

Keep your home safe this holiday season by using care and caution with candles.

always monitor open flames and candles, especially if children or pets are present

keep candles away from curtains, decorations, clothing, windows and drafts

cut candle wicks short to prevent high flame

extinguish all candles when leaving the room 

Decorations

choose decorations that are flame resistant or retardant

replace any strings of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections.

use clips, not nails, to hang lights so the cords do not get damaged

turn off light strings before leaving a room or going to bed

Smoke Alarms

Smoke alarms give your family an early warning of smoke and fire. Plan and practise your home fire escape plan to ensure a fire-safe holiday for your family and guests. Consider giving the life-saving gift of a smoke alarm this holiday season.

Carbon Monoxide Safety

Carbon monoxide is an invisible, odourless, colourless gas created when fuels burn incompletely. A person can be poisoned by a small amount of CO over a long period of time or by a large amount of CO over a short period of time.

Install a CO detector in a central location outside each sleeping area and on every level of your home.

Never start a vehicle, lawnmower, or other gasoline-powered tool inside a garage, even with the garage doors open.

Have a qualified technician inspect chimneys and vents on an annual basis.


=== 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

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

+ NEWSLETTER from our MLA, Ralph Sultan

http://www.ralphsultanmla.ca/winter-2013/

Topics: Editorial BC’s LNG Opportunity; Eating Salmon to Save Them; Water Park Surprises; WVan Remembers


= NEWS BITES FROM AROUND THE DISTRICT OF WEST VANCOUVER

Many topics: Homeless Count; Autism, Solid Waste Utility Rates, plus:

Mem-brain --Engineering staff are participating in a new collaboration with UBC’s Dept of Civil Engg involving the Eagle Lake Membrane Filtration Facility. The study has the aim of improving the operating life of membranes and developing tools to predict membrane operating life.

Westcoast sale -- BC Supreme Court proceedings regarding the possible sale of the BC Binning House occurred from Dec 11 13. A ruling is anticipated during the week of Dec 16. {UPDATE: now expected in January}

From trees to trails -- The Ambleside Tiddlycove Lions Club annual Christmas tree sale runs until Dec 22. Come support the Lions Club and purchase your Christmas tree. After Christmas, the Lions Club will play host to the annual Chip Up from January 1 5. Bring in your old tree so it can be turned into chips and spread over WV trails.

Shoring up the foreshore -- Boulder material has been added to fortify the east and west side of the wharf at John Lawson Pier. This new intertidal reef is designed to capture sediment to help rebuild the John Lawson Park beach, which was flooded by a storm surge in December 2012. Work on the foreshore at 18th Street continues. The beach is being rebuilt by placing rocks and logs to inhibit wave action and increase sediment collection. 25 truckloads of boulders were recently placed in the water to create an intertidal reef that protects the shoreline.

Design review is underway to enhance safety at the toe of the slope at the foot of 29th. Material will be added to the intertidal zone to slow down erosion, and future work will address increased erosion as a result of the Seawalk.

More newsbites at: http://westvancouver.ca/news/news-bites-around-district-west-vancouver-3


=== CALENDAR to ~ Dec 31st ===

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/



http://www.dundaravefestival.com/





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

Closed Dec 24, 25, 26 See the calendar: https://westvanlibrary.ca/events/calendar/month


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

Next Exhibition January 9


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

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


+++ 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 21 Saturday 4 and 7:30pm Vancouver Symphony Orchestra:  A Traditional 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 Thursday Dec 26 BINGO in the Lounge at 5:30pm

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



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

It's Snowing on Saltspring, a season favourite by Nicola Cavendish, Granville Island Stage, Nov 28 - Dec 28

+ 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

++ BLACKBIRD THEATRE & THE CULTCH present Chekhov's UNCLE VANYA

A timeless Russian masterwork of improbable love, yearning & folly Dec 23 to Jan 18

A pledge from Blackbird Theatre:

A small, but crucial subplot concerns the deforestation of Russia’s forests and the long-term negative effects of human-wrought change on ecosystems. In recognition of its importance to the play, and of Chekhov’s visionary position as a proto-environmentalist, Blackbird Theatre has pledged to plant one tree for every ticket sold to the production through Trees for the Future.  -- http://www.treesforthefuture.org

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

+ DEEP COVE SHAW THEATRE

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

+ PACIFIC THEATRE

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

+ YEAR IN REVIEW

at Improv Ctr, Granville Island by Vancouver TheatreSports League vtsl.com Dec 26 - 31

+ 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

>>> OPENING Dec 21: EMILY CARR: Deep Forest. Forty forest paintings from the 1930s

+ CAROUN ART GALLERY

Masoud Soheili Caroun Art Gallery (CAG) 1403 Bewicke Ave, NV 778 372 0765 (1 - 8pm Pacific time)

You’re invited to visit the following exhibitions at Caroun Art Gallery in December 2013. If you’re out of Vancouver, you could visit the exhibition online later at: http://www.caroun.com/CarounArtGallery/Exhibitions/00-Expositions.html

Caroun Photo Club (CPC): 7th Annual Photography Exhibition 2013

December 17 - 30 (12 - 8 pm (closed Mondays) Opening Reception: Dec 21 Saturday 4 - 9pm

Bahman Doustdar, Farhad Varasteh, Iraj Roshani, Kaveh Rasouli, Mahmood Reza Ashtiany Poor, Mina Iranpour, Masoud Soheili, Parvaneh Jesarat, Sahar Seyedi, Shabnam Tolou & Yashar Khalilbeigi

Photos of the CPC 7th Annual Photography Competition will be exhibited in this exhibition. Prizes of the Winners and Selected works will be given by one of the judges "Kewei Ou" at 6pm at the Opening Reception, Dec 21.

https://www.facebook.com/events/583872555020063/

* MUSIC

+ OPERA PRO CANTANTI 340 8545

Lucia di Lammermoor by Donizetti at Cambrian Hall procantanti.com 7pm Sunday Dec 22

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

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

+ HOLIDAY CLASSICS with Bramwell Tovey on the piano

St. Andrew's Wesley (Burrard & Nelson) FREE 4 - 5pm Sunday Dec 22

+ EARLY MUSIC VANCOUVER

The Bach Cantata Project: Festive Cantatas for Christmas

Sunday 22 December at 3pm No pre-concert introduction; Chan Centre at UBC

Early Music Vancouver's Bach Cantata Project Players  

Music of "utterly exceptional quality" ... This year's selection of cantatas includes an offering by Johann Kuhnau, Bach's predecessor in Leipzig, and features an extraordinary orchestra and five leading vocal soloists, all under the expert and lively direction of violinist and leader Marc Destrubé.

Tix for this perf: $63/$48/$32 reg price  $31.50/$24/$16 for audience mbrs aged 35 & younger

Tix for this concert only av at Chan Ctr ofc, or through Ticketmaster: purchase tix online or call 1 855 985 ARTS (2787).

Rush Seats for Students with valid ID $10, at the door only, from an hour before the beginning of each concert. Subject to av.

+ WINTER HARP See winterharp.com -- Various dates and venues from Dec 18 to 22

* BALLET

= The Nutcracker: Goh Ballet featuring principal dancers from the Royal Danish Ballet,

Ctr for the Performing Arts, gohnutcracker.com until Dec 22

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

= The Nutcracker: Alberta Ballet, QET; balletbc.com -- various times Dec 28 to 31st

* 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 {Dundarave Dec 23} Dec 6 - 23


=== HEADSUP 25A === [sent to subscribers as updates; QTP moved to end]

Dateline Dec 12 Thursday (transmission unintentionally delayed, sorry)

Herewith:

Tidbits #1; Main Items #2; Event details #3; Dec 16 Agenda (PSB funding using land sales to build a bldg!); read Cultural Facilities Review (resident input limited to little more than curtain colours); {#4; QTP #5 in newsletter}

#1

TIDBITS:

>  re scalping of Memorial Park -- staff kindly called me and said a drawing wd be on the DWV website by end of this wk.

>  you've probably heard of, if not seen on the TV news about the flash mob proposal at PkR (north side); here's the link http://youtu.be/ROVCQT2FBYM

>  If you like live music in an intimate setting, have just received notice of some performances by Microcosmos (details below main items).

>  B C Binning House: 

-  good letter by Adele Weder in the VSun http://www.vancouversun.com/Many+heritage+properties+thriving/9277285/story.html

-  good report in NSN Friday

-  court case continues Thurs

#2

Main Items Dec 16: DPA 1495 Clyde; DVP 1412 Mathers; Cell Towers; Whyte Lake Park; ccl mtg schedule 2014; Howe Sound Planning; PSB (~$1M); Cmte, etc apptmts; Cultural Facilities Review (Amb waterfront); Corresp.

#3

MICROCOSMOS

Please join us over the coming ten days to celebrate the one hundredth anniversary of Benjamin Britten's birth with performances of his Second and Third String Quartets. The Second Quartet (1945) was written as a response to his having played recitals with Yehudi Menuhin to concentration camp survivors, soon after the end of the WW2. The Third Quartet (1975) was one of his last works, written while he was staying in Venice, and linked both to the atmosphere of the that city and to his opera "Death in Venice'. Although written in times of difficulty they are both deeply life-affirming works.

Benjamin Britten - String Quartets No. 2 & 3.

Wednesday December 11   8pm  Cooper residence, Gastown

Sunday December 15   7pm  Elissa Cristall Gallery, 2239 Granville Street

Monday December 16   8pm  Gotfrit-Gruben residence, 14th and Cambie area (near City Hall)

Concerts are open to the public.

If you would like to attend, please send us an e-mail with your name, which day you wish to attend and number of seats. We will confirm with exact location by return e-mail. $30 cash or cheque at the door. (Students, etc. $20) microcosmosquartet@gmail.com

For more information please visit our website:  http://microcosmosquartet.com

Remaining seat numbers for each event will be posted daily on the 'upcoming' page.

Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Microcosmos-String-Quartet/117679734960177 

#4

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2013

Here's the link: http://westvancouver.ca/sites/default/files/dwv/council-agendas/2013/dec/16/13dec16-Agenda5.pdf
#5 QTP {also moved to newsletter}


=== 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 Dec 2 ===


=== SPECIAL CCL MTG NOTES ===

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

6:00PM

1. Call to Order.

EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC

2. RECOMMENDED: THAT in the public interest, mbrs of the public be excluded ... under the following...:

90. (1) A part of a council meeting may be closed if ... relates to or is one or more of the following:

(c) labour relations or other employee relations

Purpose of meeting: labour/employee relations matters.

3. ADJOURNMENT (of open session)


=== REGULAR CCL MTG NOTES Dec 2 ===

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

7:00 PM

1. Call to Order.

2. AGENDA [7:02]

Amended by: adding to Item 3 the Nov 18, 2013 sp and reg Ccl minutes and Nov 21, 2013 PH/Public meeting minutes;

3. Adoption of Council Meeting Minutes

Minutes provided December 2, 2013.  add  Nov 18, 21, PH minutes

REPORTS

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

Items 5, 6, and 7 are re proposed bylaws that were the subject of a Public Hearing/Public Meeting on November 21, 2013. As the PH/Public Meeting has closed,... the proposed bylaws were added to this agenda on November 22, 2013.
Mayor read out: I ratify ...

{this was, still is, v confusing.  It has to do with the CEC changing from 3 mbrs of Ccl and 3 citizens to all of Ccl; maybe this will become clear by January}

re CEC -- amendments; reflect changes; all; three citizens
on Saturday I had the pleasure of turning on the lights, Dundarave Festival of Lights
spirit? for homeless, v gd cause; donate at dundaravefestival.com
last wk pleasure of attending Hollyburn Elem; torch was there
MB: conference cities fit for chn and sharing info with Dir/Parks, staff
one interesting xxx, according to LIndel Anderson of &&&
Canada is lowest of 25 countries participating
worthwhile and will meet with Dir/Parks to share more info
as liaison rep for Cmnty Ctrs Soc, attended review of blue sky sessions and reg mtg last Wed
interesting goals: nature, health, socialization, and &&&
around health cmnty
1.1M visitors to the Cmnty Ctr, 7:07 higher than Aquatic ctr xxx anc xxx
lighting at 4 on great lawn
Ccl going to be receiving a jt operating agreement Dist & CCCBd
final note: Pumpkin Fest was a huge success -- this year $67K, net expenses  30K+ {GET}
success
FN cmte; invited delegation to comment on draft policy
take place in Ottawa tomorrow morning at 8am
NG: v briefly: all seven of us met with the WVSchBd; discussions about the future
save taxpayers money; working hard on that direction
Sop {delay re mic}: another report so many I sit on, xxx
this weekend Operation Red Nose started weekends
Mayor: you're a power of strength on those cmtes
[7:10] SSch {her announcement re items 5, 6, and 7, inaudible


Cclr Booth recused herself for the 1300blk items/motions

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

(regarding proposed 1300 Block Marine Drive, south side development) (File: 1610-20-4768) (On-Table)
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).
The proposed bylaw received first reading at the October 21, 2013 regular Council meeting, and was the subject of a Public Hearing/Public Meeting held and closed on November 21, 2013. As the Public Hearing/Public Meeting has closed Council is not permitted to receive any further submissions regarding the proposed bylaw.
SSch summarized process.
Mayor: Mr Sokol introduce or start right in
Sokol: PH closed, nothing new to 
TP moved:
THAT proposed “OCP Bylaw No. 4360, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 4768, 2013 be read a second time.
TP: this is the most signif decision for this Ccl
slow and xxx approach; talking about this for decades, dozens of citizen-led cmtes
My duty is to the M as a whole -- the public good, the public trust
as a cmnty we always want to get it right
thinking back, controversial, but we've always done a pretty good job.
weighing on this decision, I've considered
first, citizens not born yet; those who've been here support and don't support; we represent over 43K
cmnty has been so civil and respectful
ev mbr of Council xxx
to our envmt, professional staff
continue to invest in our envmt/parks; opp to complement this by improving our public realm
xxx [7:15] Endowmt Fund, KMC; arts and culture strategy
high standards re facilities; design has evolved and xxx
will support this motion
a gamechanger and &&&
process and elegance to get here
ML: bn a lengthy process, exhaustive and exhausting; much reflection and much debate
1300blk sorely in need of change [cited location]
bldg is no longer a viable police stn nor is it the best locn for a police stn
expert advice; a sgl made 
mix of lease and freehold does not make sense for a sgl devt

{of course it doesn't and not liked by devprs not ideal, but it can be done -- speak to some experts/lawyers in the field.  In any case, Ccl's obligation -- is it not? -- is to get the best deal/arrangement FOR WV, for the residents and the cmnty.}

Grosv came forth with a xxx
tonight merits of this proposal, has Dist-wide implications
big impact; look at comm, residential, public use components
is it approp for the landscape of Amb?
approp financial transaction? financial benefits elsewhere in the cmnty? amenities?
[?need to?] revitalize all of Amb? I don't think so but a step in the right direction
and I will be supporting this motion
Mayor: CC?
CC: I'll go last
Sop: I'll go last
Mayor: this is getting silly
does anyone want to speak or shall I just call the question
CC: not a simple matter so asked the Mayor's indulgence
tired 1300blk; move into [7:21]
cmnty welcomes change, it's about the form of that change
I've had ppl asking me why I'm against improving change -- "ridiculous'
&&&  is this the right proj?
I don't think this is the right proj and I think we can do better
more and smaller units; more parking
&&& not consistent with Amb
and inconsistent
our market study
the real issue dividing the cmnty
in March motion to lower 30ft; and I feel we shd stick with this
unf rest of Ccl didn't feel that way


{hm.  A conundrum.  The motion in Council passed to lower the height by 30ft.  How can it be they didn't "feel" that way-- if a motion passes, 'feelings' don't mean the motion is ignored or not carried out.  And Ccl doesn't personally negotiate or direct the devpr.  They wd expect Planning to carry out the motion passed is met, carried out.  Or, is it that Planning did not insist and make the devpr comply?  Is it not Planning's responsibility to make sure the applicant follows the motions Ccl passes?
Well, I guess if Ccl isn't told the change wasn't made it cd sneak by, however when Ccl finds out Planning has permitted the devpr not to follow instructions, isn't the duty of the CAO to make sure staff do what told? and if Ccl finds out staff have not fulfilled the requirements they asked for, why wdn't Ccl reject the noncomplying design?  issue a stop-order? 
What sort of democracy or govt do we have that motions passed by duly elected representatives are not carried out, and -- worse -- at this point it appears Ccl is not going to insist that Planning in fact get the devpr to do as asked and -- horrors! --there will be no repercussions for either Planning staff (insubordination if not incompetence or favouring the devpr) or the devpr.
Let's see what happens.
It is though v serious if we cannot count on motions passed by Ccl, our representatives.} 

devpr; from 95 to 
reduction of 14.5ft, but less than half; ... 30ft wd have meant a lower
2.94 2.75
the devpr is refusing to do this 
wd have xxx; and unanimous support of Ccl
six or five floors of residential
wdn't hv made a whit of difference
why?
financial returns to the devpr and Dist
heard that they wd walk away -- simply put, I don't believe they'd walk away

{and as I said at the PH, the statements that Grosv we walk away and furthermore that there'd be no one else were simply unbelievable, not to mention akin to blackmail.  Why give in to threats???}

still profitable
wdn't &&& [7:25]
result of paying too much for the east side; return wd be less but shd ...
going to be here for years
we shd hv set the xxx
Grosv wd hv known &&&
we've locked into
take it or leave it
restaurant, take it o
not  &&&
not right process
we shd hv had choices
make diff decisions up front
instead of one-off decisions on an ad hoc basis


{the Ambleside Revitalization Commission handed it to Ccl.}

NG: xxx; some success; kick start revitalization; work through
?
NG: [7:27] thank all the residents who have written and talked to us over the past two years
legislative staff have worked tirelessly; know they've worked weekends over the past month
21 mos ago on Mar 5th 2012, I supported as the rest of Ccl
agreed to sell our land if their devt wch we hadn't seen yet met our approval
&&&; quoted from my campaign brochure, thoughtful devt
here we are 21 mos later, and a vote by four of the six of us
trigger sale of the land to the applicant; penultimate part
someone said to me, the biggest decision Ccl has made in last 20 years
perhaps Cclr Sop...
{debatable but close}
applicant has worked in good faith, most changes but not all
catalyst, bringing residents, comm, public spaces to bring to life
the plan for carefully selected stores -- as a destination, appealing
I'm a scientist -- my undergraduate degree is in biochemistry; I deal with facts
there's where it goes off
public opinion from day one has been XXX more strident 
petition of 1600 no more than four storeys, various petitions
in hindsight shd hv had two or three designs to....
this is not enabling me to move forward with such an imp decision
I support redevt on this site, but wch serve our [7:32]
our Amb Village strategy, note "village"
supposed to be between 14th and 18th &&&
the whole block is outside, except for corner of 14th and MDr
supposed to suppress but it expands
the brand new implementation study (market), show the amt of retail in Amb is already too much
we have xxxx whereas xxxxsf is what we can handle
we have too much
increase to 300Ksf
I find this proposal does not meet with our new [marketing] study
finally the OCP, the really imp part says we can consider bldgs over four storeys b/c this is a special site if devt results in a superior bldg and site design
I've hummed and haha'd -- this is not my interpretation of superior xxx -- too high, too modern
Amb is more xxx   more respectful of our heritage
Devt that not viable if &&&
not [true]
can't support amending our OCP and xxx for this exact proposal
Sop: I've had the opp to be part of OC
Master Plan aquatic ctr, redo; some of the cclrs there at the end of it
had $44M in the kitty and decided pay-as-you-go
at the end, got a little tight, VCH included, we'd own in time but on budget
had to reduce.....  [7:36]
having bn through that process, gain a little
in my second term on Ccl, a blue-ribbon cmte re police stn; a host of recomms
I said, are you nuts?
first xxx to cmnty and xxx
worked in Amb in two locns and one in PkR so opp to compare the two
flat rent, PkR more expense
found there was a beehive of industry for basic needs of ppl
site is a long area; precincts from &&&
back to Jan 19th proposal that was passed
stated moving police stn to M Hall site, cost effective... [7:38]; and no tax dollars wd be needed; xxx share police and fire
I thought hey, promoting xxxxx
save huge tax dollars, thought a v sensible process; xxx
thought this is a process I cd get some feeling for
going along, OCP in 2004, good at the time
what has changed?  for sure price of land doubled
did you think when prop $700K now looking at $2M
shd look at an OCP, shd do -- ten years a long time
number of ppl concerned about their prop now has tripled from a few years ago
prices to a point, everyone's aware
consideration of this proposal
again, price of land; what can we present to the public
new bldg, xxx     [7:41] freeing firehall
as we evolved, always been sensitive to citizens and their needs
stack of xxx stuff
went through one book on Sunday, took me six hours
I will not go against and will not, will support in the logic they've stated
took it to heart, always have
have to reflect back on changes over time
came to the conclusion we have a diff of opinion re what proposed
don't look at it that they don't have reasonable opp
what I saw in years of working here
compare Amb to what?
look at that zoning; wanted to make sure Amb wd stay relatively low
so we designated three sites to go a little more -- more than four with ss? and amenities; the majority wd stay at 37ft 
larger lots 4 storeys on the back end -- that was the commitment
get around the fact price of prop, an alarming increase
how cd anyone find one storey 
not against devprs, stay over there
did see a necessity to see
when first came out was flabbergasted; came back with lower and break in middle
four storeys, [7:45] xxx so what wd we have in way of design
{ridiculous}
talked to my colleagues, citizens wanting lower
if you accept four storeys; want the most b/c paying a fortune -- that's the way it is today
huge amt of money, so &&&
top two floors, top three floors not going across the area
those balloons a bit misleading


{in what way?  it was the height!}

space that wdn't hide the view
all started to evolve
so I thought I'd be somewhat supportive
make it clear -- always been always stood up for and always will, the citizens
my viewpoint has gone the other way
we must move fwd; we will look back on this bldg if it passes and say it was GOOD
we know smaller units will be there
Amb one, two, three, some four?
is it wrong to look at a process? design is one of the best
many of us will be down there saying this is the right thing to do
apologize to those against it; logical is not always right
[7:49] Mayor: difficult decision; we don't have any gain
a lot of public input and we have listened
all agree Amb has to be revitalized, being left behind
doing nothing is not an option, we've done nothing and look what's happened
reality is that ccl mbrs are not experts
a successful org has a good process for evaluating .....
so I followed the proj through our process; been going on for decades, studies, WGs, &&&
came up with limited height with the exemption of three bldgs; if resulted in a better bldg and cmnty benefits
let's evaluate
Grosvenor is the right devpr; lots said after profit wch I think is &&&
bn in biz 300 yrs and I haven't heard anything neg
and not heard negativity


{see my comments at PH in WVM25, pp 9/10}

they had public forums, went to Design, recommended changes, now supported
if you look at the devt in context, you some through hirises at PkR
to 50 bldgs higher
leave this bldg 10-storey at  What? and Marine
if we didn't have an apt zone we'd have a diff conversation
have an atrium, events, set back,14th a festival street; stepped so views protected
a lot -- wch I sat stoically through not saying anything
considered leasing vs selling
had a cmte advising us, numerous consultants
evaluated from side to side to make sure it was the right deal for WV
I've invested in many biz, I know xxx
many do, surely we owe them a viable
hasn't been for years and nothing has changed; need to be pro-active and get Amb going
wrt architect, WV we're all proud of, but how many bldgs are we proud of
lags behind.....  NV
shapeless boxes, or do we expect bldgs and devprs projs up to the standards
diff decision  xxx &&&
a gathering place for our cmnty


{you don't think the Cmnty Ctr is???  as you said, we spent $40M -- and now we need another gathering place?}

start creating the sort of Amb we ??? [7:56]
CC: reasonable ppl can disagree whether this is xxxxx
it is without question, a signif departure from what xxx; going to have xxx implications
no way the ?nside will stay at xxx
full 52% will be six storeys &&&
can disagree
but we don't have a plan of what Amb is going to be, doesn't fit in with what we have today
hope this bldg will be a catalyst for change
we need to come up with either? the cmnty, to &&& [7:58]
let's get the map out, where this cmnty is going
departure, and I'll leave it at that
Sop: after ten years of OCP, time to look at it again
{it was intended to be reviewed every five years!}
a point in time, xxx continue to climb
can't use the same OCP &&&; shd be ev five years
{right}
parts good
said three sites and rest low; 37ft, three storeys -- that's the way I'm going to go
to fearmonger six  ???
my vision, low for Amb and put that into the zoning
shd be doing the OCP sooner than later; plan now that's upgraded
TP: I'm not quite sure what Cclr Cam's vision is
we do have a plan; come from decades and decades of
won't be perfect; don't live in a static role
take offence past xxx b/c been led by citizens
and of course not always going to be right
that's the xxx stuff......
heard somehow council in past have disappointed the cmnty but I just don't buy it
Mayor: question
Sop: polled vote

{all in favour except CC and NG}

RECOMMENDED: THAT proposed “OCP Bylaw No. 4360, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 4768, 2013 be read a third time.
Sop: polled vote
{SAME} [8pm]


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

(re proposed 1300 Block Marine, south side dev) (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 Council is not permitted to receive any further submissions regarding the proposed bylaw.

Sop: polled votes

MOTION: THAT proposed “Zoning ... Amendment Bylaw No. 4767, 2013 be read a second time.

{SAME}

THAT proposed “Zoning Bylaw  ..." be read a third time.
{SAME}

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

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

The proposed bylaw rec'd 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 re the proposed bylaw.
MOTION: THAT proposed “Phased Devt Agreemt Authorization Bylaw No. 4769, 2013 be read a second and third time.
[8:04] Sop asked again for a polled vote
{SAME}

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

(re proposed 1300 Block Marine Dr, 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 Nov 21.
MOTION: proposed “Road Closure/Removal of Hwy Dedication Bylaw No. 4763, 2013 be read a second and third time.
{CC opposed}

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

[8:05] MOTION: THAT proposed “Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 4368, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 4762, 2013 ` be read a first, second, and third time.
10.  Rezoning and Devt Permit Applicn No. 13-018 for Parcel 3 of Evelyn by Onni Schedule A

PowerPoint presentation to be provided.
Sokol: to do with Evelyn Dr
purpose to inform Ccl of the density transfer, sending to DRC, and a nbrhd mtg
1.4 acres; increase from 17 to 22?23
also expansion of a xxx bldg to a xxx sf
not an increase in density in the overall proj, just within
transfers from Area A two units and Area B 4 units; adjust number of cluster units; need a DP [Devt Permit]
variances in line with Parcel 1 and 2
staff report stated likely a variance wd be requested so in line with what expected
no height diff; amendment to the master plan
shd Ccl vote in favour we'd be able to bring forth bylaws
cluster xxx
within parkade, 50 spaces two per unit (46) and four visitor
DRC and nbrhd mtg so when it comes back will report findings and will ask Ccl how to move fwd
Devpr here also willing to answer questions
Sop: xxx staff wd engage a consultant to see if results in uplift of land value, and base determination of xxx [8:12]
I've had citizens come forth and say promised hydro lines wd be underground; turned out not written down
others. xxx; so is it time to see what's not done for those residents?
taken place? we strongly said to ppl above Keith Rd wires wd be underground and they're not, and ugly
promised residents above, not xxxx
Sokol: re CAC, look at when a rezoning affects value of prop
shd it be so -- it's not an increase in density, increase in value?
then consultant and recalc, 75% and Ccl cd apply it to underground or other things Ccl sees fit
Sop: don't want this to be the end of it; they're going to ask for more at some time; end of it or just blow away?
from citizens, we uphold what was said and it hasn't taken place

{yeah, right, Sop.  What about lowering 30ft IN WRITING, PASSED BY CCL, and not done.
Going to uphold?  We're watching, hoping.}

those power lines are atrocious
Mayor: Mr Sokol's
Sokol: if asking for add'l density from 349
xxx at that point again, look at CAC
to meet nbrhd needs
entirely up to Ccl if it wants to move forward above and beyond, have already paid
Sop: what about the orig $2.5M &&&?
Sokol: in xxx; some gateway proj, some sewers??? 
Sop: wd like that
Mayor: was there any commitment made to
Sokol: commitment made by Millennium but not written; not a commitment passed on to Onni

{but Grosv to lower bldg by 30ft was written AND Ccl passed a motion to that effect, so why not done??? who didn't write it down?  Planning? residents expected to give it in writing to staff? wdn't they assume staff wd hv a record of what the devpr agreed to? or although verbally agreed, staff didn't put it in the bylaw/agreement and Ccl also didn't notice it was missing?} 

MB: maybe a Q for devpr; didn't say why a transfer in density
Sokol: I cd answer but better coming from the devpr
Eric Hughes (architect?): started looking at this design about a year ago
challenging site, quite steep; inherited ... the master plan
homes for parcel 1 and 2, and put in 3
problem it didn't make up the vertical distance, horizontal well but large retaining walls
got seven storeys, reduced retaining 
parcel 3 was two lots and now one
MB: requires apts to cluster housing; will rental be affected?
Sokol: still same commitment to do the same number of rental units
CC: maybe I'm thick but I don't see a site plan or site coverage
you explained moving down the way
      greater?
Ans: just an addl storey, &&&
CC: but site coverage up 10%
YES
CC: here's before approved and here's after but we don't have what was approved originally and we need that for [comparison]
down the hill rather inconsequential but from above???
previously max ht and that has not changed
YES
is the width changing?
YES, it has changed since the Easter plan
CC: xxx
Ans: had a sgl tier and diff from cluster wch are two-tier
double corridor
CC: so double the width?
Ans: before one bldg sgl and now two [with] two
CC: before it was X-wide and how much wider now?
Ans: double
CC: max ht, good but if wider; that's the sort of xxx; before first reading
Sokol: not first reading
CC: but we can't have an intelligent discussion without that info
Sokol: wd hv [8:23]
Mayor: and for the public
Sop moved: THAT

The proposed rezoning and Development Permit Application No. 13-018 for Parcel 3 of Evelyn by Onni be referred to the Design Review Committee and be scheduled for a Public Information Meeting prior to advancing in the application review process;

Following the consideration of the development proposal for Parcel 3 of Evelyn by Onni by the Design Review Committee and the Public Information Meeting, staff report back to Council on the outcome and responses to any concerns raised and provide a complete review of the development proposal and recommended next steps.
NG: from above not changed but from Keith
must hv bn a reason originally
from down below
see parcel two has gone from 42% to 47% and this from xxx 50% &&&
from envmtal POV, permeable
Sokol: permeability wd be looked at during the permit process


{why not required?  not just at start but as policy?  Seem to recall at an OCP open house some years ago it as voiced to have as much permeable, as little impermeable, as possible b/c better for the hillsides}

NG: presume original plans permeable POV  [8:26]
TP: basic is, does this give us a better design?
Sop: name?
Eric Hughes?
Sop: wd your company pay for the undergrounding of the lines on Keith Rd?
Mayor: do you want to have a job tomorrow?
LAUGHTER
Ans: staff; through amenity contrib
have heard that is a concern of the residents; want some opps that can happen
[8:27]

11. Appointment of Acting Mayors for 2014 (File: 0120-01) Information to be provided.
as follows be approved [read out]

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. 

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

13. 2014 Age-friendly Community Planning and Project Grants Application (File: 3070-01) WITHDRAWN

BYLAWS ADOPTED

14. Sewer/Drainage Utility Fee Bylaw, Amendmt Bylaw No. 4773, 2013 (Sewer Utility Fees for 2014)

15. Waterworks Regulation Byla, Amendment Bylaw No. 4774, 2013 (Water Utility Fees for 2014)

16. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS [8:29]

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.

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

RECOMMENDED: report dated Nov 12 be rec'd for info

CC: can I ask a question about PSB

know we haven't made a final decision -- when bringing back?

these updates, keeps going up

NL: hoping to incorporate the xxx  within the Budget 

recognizing going into Jan; spending reqmts for Jan-Mar

Dec 16?

CC: bulk?

NL: come forward in the new year?

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

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

(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)  Director of Engg/Transp, Nov 6, 2013, response to R. Davenport, “Driveway at 5759-5747 Marine Drive (revised) (11)  Director of Planning, 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 PROJECT 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 (Development 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)

Received for Information

(4)  Cerebral Palsy Association of BC, Nov 13, 2013, regarding “Invitation to North Shore Community Connection Series (5)  Newspapers Canada, Nov 14, 2013, regarding 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.)

Received for Information

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

(2)  City of NV, Nov 7, 2013, regarding “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 “NSh 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, regarding 1300 block Marine Drive 
(Referred to November 21, 2013 Public Hearing/Public Meeting)
17.  OTHER ITEMS

17.1   4357 Erwin Dr 

Sokol:...

inform them what's going on; sxxxx

proj on hold while working with consultant; they'll come and speak directly to Ccl

Sop: ... process so they wd hv an opp to hear what's going in prior to coming to Ccl

given a major change

Mayor: if and when proposal going fwd; wd

Mr Sokol is saying no applicn yet

Sop: why on hold?

Mayor: applicant

Sop: residents concerned; xxx

Sokol: staff has provided several updates; xxx

impact on the foreshore

consistent with our foreshore; meet with their consultant, maybe another plan

18. Public Questions/Comments -- none    19. Adjournment  [8:34]


=== CCL MTG NOTES Monday Dec 9 ===

+ SPECIAL CCL MTG

5PM -- Closed: (c) labour relations or other employee relations.


+ REGULAR CCL MTG NOTES on Financial Matters

6:00PM

1. Call to Order.

2. Approval of Regular Council Meeting Agenda

REPORTS

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

Man on Left: quick recap

{can't hear}

NG's question

another was no of homes 1400 # of houses 2007?

may be more

NG had a simple Q re response time but wd require a lot of work

SLIDES

Mayor: Cclr Booth

MB: had submitted some written questions -- going to answer this time or next

Ans: probably next

MB: submitted through CAO; actually answered some so wondered

man on left: re professional training - see slides

100s of 1000s of dollars of equipment

overheating a serious threat to fire fighters

over 90 hi rises in WV; devpd manual

slide: 50 hours of First Responder skills and instruction (listed on slide)

auto extrication slides

video: third door made out of a two-door vehicle

hybrid vehicles

Three levels of Tech Rescue Training SLIDE

tech rescue, hi angle, mountain (video)

confined space rescue; swift water rescue (working in canyons, etc; video)

emergency vehicle operation; training

wildland interface fire fighting

clandestine lab awareness (RCMP training)

RIT = Rapid Intervention

Officer Devt program (after 12 - 15 years)

leadership skills

commercial/inspection skills

Recruitment: NSh shared, about three a year

all I have for you wrt the professional training division

Sop: 911 priorities, medical services

Chief Cook: medical response is changing; ambulances down coded to 2 from 3

some ambulance delays can leave us waiting 45  to 60 min whereas before usu nne to ten mins

recommend same; will speak with Emergency Health Services.

Sop: has been exemplary, possible in future you won't even be notified re ambulance?

service going backward instead of forward?

Chief: notification exclusively held by the BC Ambulance Service if they choose to downstream, we will deal with it; change in level of service

Sop: that's a biggie

prov or fed provide any facilities for training?

Chief: many colleges around NAm, here Justice Institute of BC, can get a firefighting certificate

much training is done before they arrive; ev dept does it a bit differently

we give them a month training

some training must be done with us and as part of a team

better way of training than contract out

Sop: when is the public going to know service to be altered? shd [speak up] not a questionnaire answered on a computer.

Chief: Fire chiefs not yet been made aware of the changes by Emergency Services

Amb and Fire -- some Code 2 and some Code 3

until we get info... when we do [will go out]

MB: thank you for presentation, enlightening

response to fires, small part of what you do, about 5%

your increasing mandate -- how is that determines?

now you're doing modes of emergency humans can get into--it's all give it to the Fire Dept (not another agency)

Mayor: NSh Rescue

MB: you work with them as well

Chief: number of disciplines we've taken on; equipment; cost to M to take those up

ppl have been trained well to phone 911, can get three things: Police, Fire, or Ambulance

often go cuz ppl don't know who else to call

eg trapped; ppl fallen out of bed and don't know where to go; we assist

have capacity; becoming onerous

call from Dispatch we see if we can address

taken on b/c last resort

MB: so why called Fire:

Chief: traditional; we did change our name to Fire and Rescue

appreciate opp like this; wide range

at midpoint here so--

Mayor: have a question from Cclr Gambioli

NG: no

CC: ask Q now, great deal of training and equipment

expensive per call

any talk about trying to rationalize those services across the NSh? contact them?  divide?

Chief: recomm divvy up; WV risk in many areas

re swift water, eg Capilano River, DNV and DWV, not CNV

hazardous materials, CNV

but we maintain awareness for everyone

video for Association of Fire Chiefs [47:08 video; with Dave Stuart, former CAO]

NSh, common procedures (all three Fire Chiefs); three Fire Depts working together, same equipment

24 teams; common dispatch; almost work as a single system -- unique to NSh

Standby [cooperation], resources coordinated, camaraderie

Mayor: enhancement to service unquestionable

Chief: will pass off to Asst Chief Tony Bird re facilities

TB: rush b/c not much time left

SLIDE of firehalls (four); 8 - 10 min response time

Rescue truck

ea facility special function; four fire stations and a training ground; slides of each[6:55]

1 - Ambleside; 2 - Horseshoe Bay (has museum display); 3 - Caulfeild -- 30 yrs old; 4 - British Properties (Engine 5 spare; weather challenges)

SLIDES: Equipment; Mechanical (slide with costs $184K); Emergency Fleet Replacement 2014 - 2018

[7:06]  Questions?

Mayor: going to have a Pt 3?

Chief: believe Jan 13 for third portion

fire prevention and public education plus budget and key performance indicators

Mayor: so any questions, late, save and ask them then?

NG: oh, mic light is on

question you might want to think about

last wk volunteer appreciation for the Police, some ideas [perhaps] for you

learned from Almas, 80 volunteers plus 600 BlockWatch

astounding and outstanding

victim services a lot of training

a lot of work for free; 5800 volunteer hours a year $1/4M of savings for the Police Dept

question is do you use volunteers and if not, why not?

in future?

Mayor: address that at next session -- volunteers for the high angle?

Chief: will bring that back

SSch: motion of receipt 

Mayor: receipt then adjournment

SSch: one question

Mayor: think that's for the next session

{yes, it was}

thank you, Chief, v impressive

[7:08]

MOTION THAT the presentation re Divisional Services Review - Fire and Rescue Services, Pt 2 be rec'd for information.

4. Public Questions/Comments  5. Adjournment 


+ SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING NOTES Dec 9 (Cont'd)
7:00 PM

Following conclusion of the closed session and the regular Council meeting regarding financial matters, the following items will be considered:

4. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION

For On-Table Items Please See Items 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10

5. Approval of December 9, 2013 Special Council Meeting Agenda

Mayor: change start of Dec 16 mtg to 5/6pm?

BYLAWS Adopted

Intro by SSch

6. OCP Bylaw No. 4360, 2004, Amendmt Bylaw No. 4768, 2013 (re proposed 1300blk Marine, south side devt)

{with Cameron and Gambioli opposed}

7. Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amdmt Bylaw No. 4767, 2013 (re proposed 1300blk Marine, south side devt)
{with Cameron and Gambioli opposed}

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

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

{with Cameron opposed}

10. Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 4368, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 4762, 2013 (on table)


REPORTS

Item 11 is regarding the proposed Development Permit that was the subject of a Public Meeting held concurrently on November 21, 2013 with the Public Hearing regarding proposed bylaws for the proposed development of the 1300 Block Marine Drive, south side; the Public Hearing and Public Meeting closed on November 21, 2013. If the proposed bylaws have been adopted, the proposed Development Permit may be considered.

11. Proposed Devt Permit No. 12-069 (re proposed 1300blk Marine, south side devt)

RECOMMENDED: be approved.

Sop: lead to many things

traffic; can we be guaranteed your dept will be on top of ev so least impact during construction time

Sokol: of course; issues are addressed during the building permit phase

will be required to submit a traffic plan

12. Public Questions/Comments 

CR, adjusting mic: thank you.  Sorry for trying to adjust this -- there have been occasions when ppl have not been heard here so I understand I have to hold it up here. 

So

Good evening, all, I just wanted to mention that my motto is not to complain, it's to state the problem and propose solns

oh -- is Cclr Booth going to come back?

Mayor: Mr Leigh just went to get her

CR: um

last week I received several complaints about the clear-cutting of Memorial Park, so I have several recommendations

First of all, if something is being done to a heritage asset in WV, I think that the Historical Society and Heritage West Van shd be notified and ideally, included in any of the discussions.

That's the first thing, b/c it is a heritage asset.

Actually, now that I'm saying that, I wd suggest that any resident assn in the area shd be notified as well

Secondly, if we had WebAlerts or an equivalent, cd be sent out to say we're considering doing something, wd you pls contact us if you hv any concerns or suggestions.

Thirdly, there shd be a sign at the Memorial Park and even more ideally, b/c I was at a loss to say, cuz I, and I wrote to Parks and said, if you had a drawing of what it's going to look like, it might assuage some of the fears and alarmist things, b/c they just saw the trees cut, and one fellow said that last Thursday he went by the park, he was shocked, and there was someone chipping up a beautiful blue spruce tree; and already I had known, b/c I mentioned before, you know in the summer or whatever, that nbrs were upset at trees being cut, and some of them -- a lot of the bushes initially had been planted by some of the residents.

So I really want to suggest there are ways to avoid that in future.

I hope that you will put up a picture or a drawing or something of what it's going to be like, b/c right nowI've received many calls, many emails, saying [asking] "what on earth are they doing?  It looks scalped" and this is not respectful.  Those are the, those comments.

So if you wd pls address those and pls put in your policy anything to do with a heritage landmark that you contact the WV Historical Society.

One of my queries was from an executive on the Historical Society, shocked at what had happened;

and I'm Heritage West Van and I didn't know

so pls include in your policy anything that affects a heritage asset that the heritage groups, and there are some others too, wd be notified

so that we can work together  and get something we all love

thank you

Mayor: thank you.  Ms Mooi, did you want to give an overview of what's happening at the park?

AM: certainly; we hv bn doing some landscaping in Mem Pk 


{so many saw!}


-- some trees that were unsafe have been removed, 


{interesting there are so many unsafe trees, and why wait to the last minute?   Also that says some trees that were not unsafe have been removed.  Before removal, let's have a policy to flag trees that are going to be removed b/c "unsafe". 

A year or so ago, I had reports of some trees having been removed in Lower Caulfeild b/c 'unsafe' but it so happened that someone knowledgeable about trees had just looked at those trees and said if not all, at least some, were not unsafe.

Let's be open, transparent, and include residents in our plans -- no one likes surprises, even if when the plan is later revealed it's an improvement.

Don't keep the public in the dark.

Many are afraid of the dark.}


shrubs, lots of shrubs hv bn cleaned up, and generally we're doing a maintenance of the park.

Staff hv worked v closely with local cmnty groups including the WV Legion, we've worked with the WV Mem Library, WV Streamkeepers, the Lawn Bowling club.  


{not quite 'including', those are the four groups consulted.  Not to say they're not important and shd hv been involved, but why oh why, if no policy (wch I trust will be instituted) nobody noticed or twigged to the fact that the structure/park is something of heritage value???}


We have information on the website.


{if you know something might be happening you have to keep checking the website. How many wd do that?

Don't make the residents hv to divine a change might be made, then have to guess where it is.}


your question about a picture, I will forward that to our mgr of arboriculture and horticulture, Dan Henegar, and I'll see if I can get a picture up on our website for that, Mr Mayor.


{why not do it as part of the procedure?}


CR: well, thank you

one of the queries was from someone from the Legion [!]

and also, none of those groups is actually a heritage grp

so, I hope you will include heritage for heritage things

AM: if I cd just state, we, just for Ccl's assurance, we have received calls and emails from residents who are v pleased with the work that is being done there currently


{and how many concerned, worried, upset?}


Mayor: I think Ms Reynolds's point about the sign is good

I remember when we did the John Lawson, every time I walked by there, there were ppl staring intently at our sign that we had with the schematic of what was going to be there.

That's a good suggestion.

CR: yes, tyvm.  I think it wd just sort of calm things down a bit.

I didn't know what to answer.  Thank you.


{the point is, if we'd known and if notice in advance, probably ppl wdn't have worried, and if I'd known, I cd hv reassured them.  Transparency.  Inclusivity.

Pls take these things seriously.

Look at changes, plans, from a resident's point of view.

Saves time and uncertainty.}

Mayor: okay.  Motion to adjourn

13. Adjournment 


=== CCL MTG AGENDAs Monday Dec 16 ===

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.

5:00PM

1. Call to Order.

EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC

2. RECOMMENDED: THAT in the public interest, mbrs of the public be excluded ... under the following...:

90. (1) A part of a council meeting may be closed if ... relates to or is one or more of the following:

(a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee, or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality;

(c) labour relations or other employee relations

(e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the ccl considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality;

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

Purpose of meeting: proposed provision of a M service, personnel, board/cmte applications, and land matters

3. ADJOURNMENT (of open session)


REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Dec 16

For On-Table Items Please See Items3, 5, 6, 12, 14.13, and 15.1

7:00 PM

1. Call to Order.

2. Approval of Agenda

adding to Item 3 the December 2, 2013 special and regular Council meeting meeting minutes;

3. Adoption of Council Meeting Minutes    Meeting minutes to be provided.

RECOMMENDED:  THAT the following Minutes be adopted as circulated:

o  November 25, 2013 special and regular Council meetings;

o  December 2, 2013 special and regular Council meetings.

REPORTS

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

5. Devt Permit Applicn No. 13-037 for 1495 Clyde (File: 1010-20-13-037) Schedule A

At the Nov 18 reg mg Ccl received the report dated Oct 30, 2013 to set the date for consideration for December 16, 2013.

PRESENTATION BY APPLICANT 

CALL FOR PUBLIC INPUT 

RECOMMENDED:

THAT all written and oral submissions be received for information.

If Council wishes a further staff report: 

RECOMMENDED:  THAT staff report back to make a determination on DPA No. 13-037 for 1495 Clyde Avenue.

OR RECOMMENDED:

THAT DPA No. 13-037 for 1495 Clyde Avenue, which would allow for the construction of a three-storey mixed-use building, with variances to the Zoning Bylaw and parking requirements, be approved.

6. Devt Variance Permit Applicn No. 13-051 for 1412 Mathers (File: 1010-20-13-051)  Schedule A

At the Nov 18 reg mtg Ccl received the report dated October 29, to set the date for consideration for December 16, 2013.

PRESENTATION BY APPLICANT 

CALL FOR PUBLIC INPUT 

RECOMMENDED:

THAT all written and oral submissions regarding Development Variance Permit Application No. 13-051 for 1412 Mathers Avenue up to and including the Council meeting held on December 16, 2013 be received for information.

If Council wishes a further staff report: 

RECOMMENDED: THAT staff report back to Council ...

OR RECOMMENDED: THAT DVP Applicn for 1412 Mathers, for a variance to minimum lot width for two proposed new lots, be approved.

7.  Consideration of three applications by Rogers Communications for cell towers within the Highway 1 right-of-way  -- Appendix F

Town Hall Meeting Summaries, October 2 and October 16, 2013 

RECOMMENDED: THAT 

The DWV confirm that Rogers Communications followed the process prescribed in the Wireless Communication Facilities Policy and that the proposals are consistent with the Policy’s guidelines;

The applications be forwarded to Rogers Communications, Industry Canada, and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, noting that Council cannot support the application at this time due to

(a) a lack of evidence of poor service,

(b) a lack of evidence of demand on the part of residents, and

(c) sentiment expressed by residents during consultation,

and that the proposals may be revisited in future should new information arise.

8.  Proposed 2014 Council Meeting Schedule (File: 0120-01)  RECOMMENDED: be approved.

9.  Optimal Boundary for Park Dedication of the Land Surrounding Whyte Lake and Whyte Lake Trail

RECOMMENDED: THAT

1. Staff explore the optimal boundary for a park dedication bylaw for the lands surrounding Whyte Lake and Whyte Lake Trail; and [that]

2. Staff report back in spring 2014 with a recommendation on the optimal boundary for the land surrounding Whyte Lake and Whyte Lake Trail which will form the basis for the development of a parks dedication bylaw.

10. Comprehensive Management Planning for Howe Sound (File: 0055-20-HSF1) 

RECOMMENDED: THAT

The revised 2013 Howe Sound Community Forum Principles of Cooperation be supported and signatory be executed by the Mayor; and,

The Howe Sound Community Forum resolution be supported and implemented as follows: “Be it resolved that the District of West Vancouver urge the Provincial and Federal governments to support the development of a Comprehensive Management Plan for Howe Sound that facilitates a coordinated land and marine use planning process between First Nations, senior and local governments, and other local bodies to ensure ongoing recovery and responsible land use planning within the Howe Sound.

11. Public Safety Building: Soft Cost Expenditures Up to the Start of Construction for 2014 (File: 0500-01)

RECOMMENDED: THAT

Funding in the amount of $974,134 (excluding taxes), which is a deferral from the 2013 [Five-Year] Financial Plan Bylaw, be approved for expenditure on the soft costs required to complete the pre-construction soft costs (design, permits, and consulting) up to commencement of construction in the first quarter of 2014 for the PSB project;

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

ATTENTION: MANY DISAGREE with selling land wch grows in value to build a building wch will deteriorate/decrease.  Let's hope Ccl deliberates other options previously discussed.

Staff to incorporate the $974,134 soft costs into the 2014 [5-Year] Financial Plan Bylaw.

12. Public Safety Building: Public Tendering of the North Parking Lot (File: 0500-01) RECOMMENDED: THAT

The north parking lot, on the north lawn of the M Hall site, be publicly tendered in order to keep the project on schedule and to mitigate construction escalation costs, with the terms of the tender such that the District shall not be obligated to proceed with the construction of the north parking lot if funding is not approved; and

Upon receiving the tenders for the north parking lot, staff to report back to Council to seek approvals before awarding construction contracts for the work.

13. Public Safety Building: Recommended Exterior Facade and Landscape Design Information to be provided.

WITHDRAWN

14. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 

NB Item 14.8 Cultural Facilities Update;

READ to find out what's planned -- better to express opinions now rather than once decisions made

14.1. Appointments of Council Members to Boards, Cmtes, and Working Groups for 2014

RECOMMENDED: THAT The following apptmts of Ccl mbrs to boards, cmtes, and working groups for 2014 be approved:

West Vancouver Community Centres Society Board: Councillor Panz

Memorial Library Board: Councillor Lewis

Seniors’ Centre Advisory Board: Councillor Gambioli

Audit Committee: all Council members

Awards Committee: Councillor Cameron

Community Grants Committee: Councillor Gambioli

Design Review Committee: Councillors Cameron and Soprovich

Gleneagles Community Centre Advisory Committee: Councillor Lewis

Lower Caulfeild Advisory Committee: Councillor Soprovich

Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel: Cclrs Gambioli, Lewis, Soprovich (Alternates Cclrs Booth, Cameron and Panz)

School Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (not a Council committee): Councillor Booth

Youth Services Review Implementation Group (not a Council committee): Councillor Booth

Field Sports Forum Working Group: Councillor Cameron

Upper Lands Study Review Working Group: Councillors Cameron and Panz

Invasive Plant Species Working Group: Councillor Gambioli

Coho Festival Society: Councillor Soprovich

Howe Sound Forum: Councillors Panz and Soprovich

West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce: Councillors Cameron and Gambioli

North Shore Advisory Committee on Disability Issues: Councillor Lewis

North Shore Family Court & Youth Justice Committee: Councillor Panz

North Shore Emergency Management Office: Councillor Soprovich

North Shore Substance Abuse Working Group (formerly Task Force): Councillor Lewis.

The appointments made for 2013 for MetroV Board of Directors and Metro Vancouver committees continue for 2014.

{The CEC conspicuous by its absence!}

14.2.  Appointment of Volunteer Members to Boards and Committees for 2014 --  Information to be provided.

14.3.  Gleneagles Cmnty Ctr Adv Cmte 2013 Annual Rpt, 2014 Work Plan, and Proposed Amdmts to T of Ref

RECOMMENDED: THAT The report dated Nov 19, from the Mgr of Cmnty Recreation, be received for information; and that the next cycle of membership terms be approved as follows:

If a [one-year] term: from April, 2014 to December 31, 2014

If a two-year term: from April, 2014 to December 31, 2015

If a three-year term: from April, 2014 to December 31, 2016

AND THAT the Gleneagles Cmnty Ctr Adv Committee revised Terms of Reference be approved.

14.4.  Community Grants Committee 2013 Annual Report and 2014 Work Plan (File: 0116-20-CGC1)

RECOMMENDED: be received for information.

14.5.  Seniors' Activity Centre Advisory Board 2013 Annual Report and 2014 Work Plan (File: 0115-20-SACA1)

RECOMMENDED: THAT the report dated Nov 19, from the Mgr of Cmnty Recreation, be received for information.

14.6.  North Shore Family Court and Youth Justice Committee 2013 Annual Report and 2014 Work Plan 

RECOMMENDED: THAT the report dated Nov 25, from the Mgr of Cmnty Devt, Youth and Families, be rec'd for info.

14.7.  Youth Services Review: Implementation Group 2013 Annual Report and 2014 Work Plan

RECOMMENDED: THAT the report dated Nov 25, from the Mgr of Cmnty Devt, Youth and Families, be rec'd for info.

14.8. Cultural Facilities Update -- RECOMMENDED: the Deputy CAO's Nov 20 report be rec'd for info

{PLS READ IT AND COMMENT}

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

>  Council Correspondence Update to November 22, 2013 (up to 12:00 Noon)

Referred for Action

(1)  C. Siddoo-Atwal, November 22, 2013, regarding “WV drinking water 

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

Received for Information

(2)  Honours and Awards Secretariat, Nov 14, 2013, re “Order of British Columbia ~ 2014 Call for Nominations

(3)  North Shore Emergency Management Office (NSEMO), November 21, 2013, regarding “NSEMO Open House Invite

(4)  T. Zimmerman, November 18, 2013, regarding “Proposed New Police Station and Fire Hall

(5)  A. McFarlane, November 19, 2013, regarding “The enormous eyesore to the entrance to West Vancouver

(6)  R. Wager, November 21, 2013, regarding “GE Free BC Speaking Tour

(7)  V. Mehin, Nov 22, 2013, re “Fwd: Cell Towers George Pajari letter to NS News calls it NIMBYISM Call to Action!

(8)  3 submissions, dated November 13-18, 2013, regarding 4357 Erwin Drive

(9)  76 submissions, dated Nov 18-21, re 1300blk Marine Drive

(Previously received at November 21, 2013 Public Hearing/Public Meeting)

Responses to Correspondence

(10)  Director of Planning, November 19, 2013, response to PA Design Consultants, � Marine Drive

(11)  Dir/Planning, Nov 20, response to B. Chaworth-Musters, “Agenda Item 6 Ccl Mtg 7th Oct 2013. OCP Amendment, Rezoning and Devt Permit Applicn No. 12-084 for 825 TWay / 707 Keith Rd (Maison Srs’ Living) Appendix E

(12)  Director...,, November 20, 2013, response to J. Rodrigues, “Re: changes to Marine and 17th

(13)  Director of Planning, Land Development and Permits, November 20, 2013, response to N. Cabot, “rezoning

>  Council Correspondence Update to November 29, 2013 (up to 12:00 Noon)

Referred for Action

(1)  D. Kilbey, Nov 15, re “Rights, Privileges, Powers, and Immunities of the Chairman of the Philosophers’ Cafe held at the WV Public Library today 

(Referred to Director of Library Services for consideration and response)

(2)  J. Lazar, November 22, 2013, regarding “Proposed new sewage treatment plant 

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

(3)  November 22, 2013, regarding “Cell Towers in West Vancouver 

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

(4)  November 27, 2013, regarding “Binning House 

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

Received for Information

(5)  Committee and Board Meeting Minutes West Vancouver Memorial Library Board October 16, 2013

(6)  P. Cruikshank, November 22, 2013, regarding “Gordon Avenue Tennis Courts

(7)  A. Lepiarczyk, November 23, 2013, regarding Collingwood School Morven Campus

(8)  North Shore Literacy Now Task Group, November 25, 2013, regarding “North Shore Literacy Forum

(9)  A. McFarlane, November 26, 2013, regarding “Lalji’s greed, at our loss.

(10)  Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals, Nov 26, regarding “re: Wildlife issues in your community

(11)  Milliken Devt Corp, Nov 29, re “TWay/Keith Rd proposed senior’s [sic] care cmnty (Devt Permit Applicn No. 12-084)

(12)  2 submissions, dated November 22-25, 2013, regarding Wireless Cell Towers

(13)  4 submissions, dated November 23-29, 2013, regarding 4357/4359 Erwin Drive

>  Council Correspondence Update to December 3, 2013 (up to 4:30 p.m.)

Received for Information

(1) K. Taheri, October 14, 2013, regarding “Tower (Wireless Cell Towers)

Responses to Correspondence

(2) Manager of Parks Operations, November 28, 2013, response to S. and A. McGuire, 㦉th St Steps.

15. OTHER ITEMS -- No items

16. Public Questions/Comments      17. Adjournment


=== ANIMALWATCH ===

+ Thermal Spa for Snow Monkeys DEC. 5 2013

Short description then cute photos. http://www.slate.com/blogs/atlas_obscura/2013/12/05/jigokudani_park_in_japan_has_a_thermal_spa_for_snow_monkeys.html

+ Is Anything More Adorable Than a Penguin? DEC. 12 2013

Especially when they tug on your shoelaces and give you a googly-eyed stare.

http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/science/2013/12/penguins_in_antarctica_is_fishing_in_the_ross_sea_harming_adelies_photos.html

+ Cats and a Christmas tree

Not so adorable Climbing Up The Christmas Tree NEOW 2013! Cats think we put up Christmas Trees for them to play with. Sometimes they're right ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jckLWc1ilEI

=== INFObits ===

+ Winter Solstice this year is Dec 21.

+ The Most Corrupt Countries in the World

http://www.therichest.com/business/economy/the-most-corrupt-countries-in-the-world/

> one of the comments -- Anyone know if this is true?

THE PHILIPPINES HAS THE MOST HONEST PUBLIC OFFICIALS. They are permitted, by law, to use public funds for their own personal purposes. This law was legislated by themselves in order to legalize every single financial disburse-ment made out of public funds.They are indeed the most honest to themselves, although not to the populace. It may therefore be said, in the Philippines, public officials enjoy 'legalized grand larceny', also known as PDAF or Pork Barrel.

+ 100th Anniversary of Crosswords 2013 Dec 21

Centenary of crosswords: Word nerds pay tribute to puzzle inventorArthur Wynne ... WA today-22 hours ago

Read more: http://www.watoday.com.au/national/centenary-of-crosswords-word-nerds-pay-tribute-to-puzzle-inventor-arthur-wynne-20131220-2zqyz.html#ixzz2o6lMs0Yr

+ Netanyahu's symbolic absence

Israel is gradually being evicted from the international community because of its insistence on continuing the occupation.

by Haaretz | Dec. 11, 2013 | 4:10 AM | 6 http://www.haaretz.com/opinion/1.562846

=== ROYALWATCH ===

* Watch/Listen to the Queen's message Christmas morning

* The Prince of Wales congratulates the City of Owen Sound on his Built Heritage Award

Heritage Canada· Published on Nov 2, 2013 HRH The Prince of Wales joins Heritage Canada The National Trust's Awards Ceremony via video to congratulate the City of Owen Sound, Ontario, as the 2013 recipient of The Prince of Wales Prize for Municipal Heritage Leadership, and to share is views on the value of built heritage to quality of life in communities, environmental sustainability and our ecological health. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whpNjw3eLqE&feature=youtu.be

* Owen Sound wins Prince of Wales Prize for Municipal Heritage Leadership - See more at: http://www.princescharities.ca/news-detail/owen-sound-wins-prince-of-wales-prize-for-municipal-heritage-leadership/


=== BEERWATCH === The Pursuit of Hoppiness, Decembeer's column

This Friday (Dec. 20) will see the launch of the first brewery in the City of North Vancouver.

Green Leaf Brewing is located at the Lonsdale Quay Market and strives to be an environmentally friendly brewery with, for example, a bar made of reclaimed wood and a brewhouse that reclaims water otherwise lost to evaporation......

Whistler’s Winter Dunkel is a delightful balance of rich dark malty flavours complementing the citrus bitter orange and chocolate notes, with just the right amount of hops to keep the beer from veering off into treacly sweetness. ...

Bridge Brewing’s The Grinch Winter Ale, a delicately spiced dry, yet warming, dark ale with the classic holiday blend of nutmeg, allspice, clove, and the soft flavours of molasses and vanilla...

... toasty malty brews from R & B Brewing (Auld Nick), Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers (Smooth Criminal Nitro Oatmeal Stout), and Granville Island Brewing’s very limited release Chocolate Imperial Stout (aged in Jack Daniel’s casks),...

...The fungally affected genius of Brewmaster Todd Graham of R & B Brewing, combined with the talents of Chef Hugh Carbery made for a palate-expanding pairing of cask-conditioned mushroom beers matched perfectly with mycologically infused food ... Fall Mushroom Beer Feast held... last month. The beers included a chanterelle crystal weizen wheat beer, a burdock root and nettle Belgian ale, and finally a heavy winter ale with pine mushrooms.

Read George's whole column: http://www.northshoreoutlook.com/community/236432591.html


=== BOOKWATCH ===

+ The best books of 2013

A bountiful offering Dec 10th 2013, 20:05 by Economist.com

Of the many books published every year, a few are truly special. We highlight a history of the great war, a biography of Margaret Thatcher, a book about Bach, and two novels.

This time The Economist's books are presented in a video (4min 29sec):

http://www.economist.com/blogs/prospero/2013/12/best-books-2013?fsrc=nlw%7Cnewe%7C12-16-2013%7C7227347%7C36737963%7CNA

+ The Best Poetry Books of 2013 DEC. 4 2013

Ignore the haters. It was a great year for poetry.

http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/books/2013/12/mary_szybist_frank_walker_and_the_top_10_poetry_books_of_2013.html

{also has Slate's favourite books for 2013 and best overlooked books for 2013}

+ BOOKS & WRITERS

= What were the best books of 2013? Hilary Mantel, Jonathan Franzen, Mohsin Hamid, Ruth Rendell, Tom Stoppard, Malcolm Gladwell, Eleanor Catton and many others tackle that question, here:http://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/nov/23/mantel-franzen-catton-writers-critics-best-books-2013

= Speaking of anniversaries, Albert Camus has been in the news a lot lately, thanks to an anniversary of his own (it's his centenary). However, the controversies of his life have meant that celebrations have been few few: a major French exhibition was cancelled, and Paris has no grand retrospective planned. According to his daughter, this is because "Albert Camus will always be the outsiderand I'm proud of that".

http://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/nov/23/albert-camus-outsider-catherine-camus


=== WORDWATCH ===

muliebrity (myoo-lee-EB-ri-tee) n. 1. the condition of being a woman; womanhood.

2. the qualities characteristic of being a woman; womanliness.


=== HERITAGEWATCH ===

+ HERITAGE CANADA NATIONAL TRUST

DID YOU KNOW? Heritage Canada The National Trust: Heritage Canada National Trust is the new name of the Heritage Canada Foundation.  “This name change closes the circle on our 40-year journey as Canada’s National Trust, said Mr. Keith. “It also coincides with our renewed commitment to revitalization and regeneration in communities across Canada, using heritage as a springboard. Read more:  http://bit.ly/19VUL5W


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

Membership Renewal Special

For many of our Heritage BC Members, it is time for annual membership renewal. On January 1, 2014, we will be announcing some changes to our membership fees and categories. Until then, we would like to extend a special offer to our current membership.  Renew your membership, pay before December 31, 2013 and enjoy 2013 prices. Our modest membership dues account for only a small portion of our annual budget, but play a significant role in securing other funding. We depend on a strong membership base to help us leverage other donations. To renew your membership now, please link here for the online form with convenient and secure payment options, or to download a printable form to be mailed with your cheque before the end of the year.

Thank you for continued membership and support for Heritage BC. We look forward to an exciting new year of growth and change! » Membership Renewal 

+ HERITAGE WEST VAN heritage.westvan.org

B C Binning House Update: Stephen Mikicich (Planning Dept) was at court for the Dec 11 session and reports that the decision is not expected until mid-January.

> 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/

Welcome to the 13th Annual Heritage Vancouver Society Top Ten Endangered Sites

Once again, a landmark of our postwar modernist heritage is threatened, and the VanDusen Gardens Forest Education Centre is at the top of our 2013 list. Recognized as an architectural masterpiece when it opened in 1976, this little-known gem will soon be vacated and there is no guarantee that it will be retained. Another new Endangered Site is the fabulous Waldorf Hotel, illustrating the potential loss of critically-needed cultural and social venues in our rapidly-densifying city. Remaining on the list this year is the recently-sold Main Post Office, the neglected Burrard Building at St. Paul's Hospital and some of our historic neighbourhoods.

A number of Vancouver's Schools remain threatened with replacement, a process kicked off by the long-awaited seismic mitigation process. The demolition of so many schools has been an unintended consequence of the seismic program, through an attempt to catch up with many issues of severely-deferred maintenance.

Although we fully support the seismic upgrading of our historic schools, this process alone should not trigger the number of demolitions that are likely to occur over the next seven years; LEcole Bilingue will be the next to go.

As the economy continues its slow improvement, more and more heritage sites face redevelopment. Our Top Ten sites for this year demonstrate a variety of issues that affect our heritage environment, ranging from individual buildings to entire streetscapes and neighbourhoods. Several neighbourhood plans are underway that could have serious impacts on local heritage resources, but there are no proposed mechanisms for updating the Heritage Register in those areas. Over the next year, we will be actively involved in the development of these plans, and other community initiatives.

These sites also indicate many issues with the City’s weak policy framework regarding heritage protection, including a woefully outdated Heritage Register, a freeze since 2007 on the Heritage Density Bank, and the precedence given to housing issues over heritage retention.

These ten endangered sites represent the many challenges that we face in building a future for heritage in Vancouver.

+  VANCOUVER HERITAGE FOUNDATION

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

Vancouver Heritage Foundation is Making a Difference

Last week Council approved a Heritage Action Plan to update the city’s existing Heritage Conservation Program. Data presented in Vancouver Heritage Foundation’s report, Heritage Conservation in a Green and Growing City, was used to support the urgent need for action to improve the city’s tools to save heritage buildings.

In total, 14 action items are identified in the Heritage Action Plan, including five immediate actions:

Clarify direction on conditional and discretionary zoning to improve protection for heritage buildings.

Simplify/streamline rezoning, development permit and Heritage Revitalization Agreement approval processes for heritage retention applications.

Increase demolition fees for pre-1940 houses.

Solicit senior government support for rehabilitation tax incentives.

Update the Vancouver Heritage Register.

Other recommendations include amending RS zoning schedules to encourage heritage retention, reviewing and updating the First Shaughnessy Official Development Plan, extending existing incentive programs in the Downtown Eastside, and examining these incentive programs for applicability elsewhere.

[You can read the Heritage Action Plan here.]

VHF's Executive Director and Chair of the Board were among many voices from across the city who spoke in support of the Plan. VHF staff maintain an ongoing dialogue with city staff and elected officials to ensure heritage issues remain among the city’s priorities. We work to provide valuable information to everyone responsible for Vancouver’s heritage and to keep heritage on their minds.


=== MAIKU === 2013 December 18 {Dundarave waterfront}

carol ships sail by

brightly lit trees, and voices

full of love and joy


quotations thoughts puns


What is morally wrong can never be advantageous, even when it enables you to make some gain that you believe to be to your advantage. The mere act of believing that some wrongful course of action constitutes an advantage is pernicious. - - Marcus Tullius Cicero, Roman statesman, orator, and writer (106 - 43 BCE)


After the game, the King and the pawn go into the same box. -- Italian proverb


Patience is also a form of action.      -- Auguste Rodin, French sculptor (1840 - 1917)


A memorandum is written not to inform the reader but to protect the writer. -- Dean Acheson, WSJ, 1977


There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered. -- Nelson Mandela, South African politician (1918 - 2013)


The high-minded man must care more for the truth than for what people think.

-- Aristotle, Greek philosopher (384 - 322 BCE) 


Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it, misdiagnosing it, and then misapplying the wrong remedies.

-- Groucho Marx, American comedian (1890 - 1977)


The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone.

-- Harriet Beecher Stowe, American abolitionist and novelist (1811 - 1896)


Mistakes live in the neighbourhood of truth and therefore delude us.

-- Rabindranath Tagore, Indian writer (1861 - 1941)


Convictions are more dangerous enemies of truth than lies.

-- Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche, German philosopher (1844 - 1900)


Love is what happens to a man and a woman who don't know each other.

Somerset Maugham, British writer (1874 - 1965)


While practising the drums in the bassment, the boy fell, hit his head, and got a percussion.

My skiing skills are really going downhill.

Deaf mathematicians communicate through sin language.


I tried to look up impotence on the Internet but nothing came up.

Christmas dinner is a place where you can really talk turkey.

Is fear of sliced bacon irrational?

Stealing someone's coffee is called 'mugging'.


Pew Duty

The custodian of a church quit, and the pastor of the church asked the organist if she would be

able also to clean the church sanctuary.

The organist thought before replying, Do you mean that I now have to mind my keys and pews?