~~~ GO, CANADA, GO ~~~
= MAIN ITEMS Feb 17 Ccl Mtg Agenda: Coho Society Update; Financial Plan aka Budget; Evelyn by Onni, Rezoning, DPA for Parcel 3; some great letters in Corresp (read them to take WV's pulse)
= Vive le Canada (Sochi); from the EDITOR'S DESK (1200ft; M govt four years???; KMC; Ukraine); News Bites Feb 27 (DWV's latest including 13th & Marine N); UPDATES & INFO (Port Metro Vancouver applicns; Srs' Ctr; Leisure Guide)
>>>>> Next Ccl mtg March 10
= CALENDAR to Mar 9: CULTUREWATCH (Theatre; Art; Music; Opera; Dance; Festivals; Film; Talks); NATURE (Walk)
= HEADSUP: Feb 18 (includes Feb 17 ccl mtg brief notes); Feb 21; Feb 22/23 (events); Mar 1; Mar 2
= Ccl NOTES Feb 3: Sea-to-Sky Clean Air Society; Zoning Amendments to Marine Zones (PH Mar 10); Kinder Morgan/Intervenor Status; Binning House; PSB Dec Status Report; CAAD Biz Plan and Update; Seascapes (for Mar 10); FCM re Nat'l Housing Plan; Corresp: tennis courts; Maison Milliken; Coach Houses
= CCL AGENDA Feb 17
PLUS CCL AGENDA Mar 10 (with main items)
= ANIMALWATCH (Wolves change rivers); INFObits (Ukraine, Mardi Gras, MP divorces, homes increase 221%); ROYALWATCH (40p a year); HERRINGWATCH; HERITAGEWATCH (HWk 2014 flyer; SS Sicamous); HAIKU INTERNATIONAL (VCBF); MAIKU (cultural identity); QTNS/THOUGHTS/PUNS
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UPPER LANDS -- Seek out the information, go to the workshops, give your opinion.
Essential: Keep in mind that the "Upper Lands" refers to land both above and below the 1200ft level. If you want the 1200ft level kept (no devt above; protection of environment, etc), for every question clarify above or below before answering. Otherwise the answers can be taken for the whole area, ie devt.
Some facts:
- The cut-off for devt in NV is 1000ft, ours is 1200ft (decided b/c of extra cost for water and snow-clearing)
- It is not true that owners have the right to devp above 1200ft (even if land exchanged)
- Below 1200ft, WV can designate protected areas (park; environment) without being required to exchange land.
TUES MARCH 4: Upper Lands Open House 4 - 8:30pm in atrium; One-hour Workshops 5 and 7pm in Srs' Ctr
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== Vive le CANADA === So long, Sochi!
Having defended the gold medal it won in the 2010 Vancouver Games, Canada is the first team to repeat as Olympic hockey champions since the Soviet Union in the 1980s.
This is the second consecutive gold medal and the 15th overall medal for Canada in men’s Olympic ice hockey. This is also the 9th gold medal for Canada in men’s ice hockey more than any other nation in Olympic history.
=== from the EDITOR'S DESK ===
+ Time whirling by but here goes, an incomplete issue but best efforts given many demands. Skipped forward.
+ Heritage Week was busy -- hope you got to participate and enjoy some of the events/activities.
+ Do have your say about our envmtal/landscape/scenic/recreational heritage above 1200ft. Conflating the area intentional? At a UL WG mtg, a resident queried the stmt that the OCP (re 1200ft) was "out of date" giving the reasons for that limit (wch still apply!). Wdn't say who put that in but glad they taken out. Still the most precious comment made, wch shocked me, was in effect about a question b/c "we might get an answer we don't want".
+ FWIW, I'm strongly opposed to the prov's plan to extend municipal terms to four years.
+ KMC's losses last year, as Cclr Booth reported, was a disappointing surprise but apparently back on track now.
+ Ah, Ukraine -- 700 years of Russian domination. Used to be the Ukraine, right? Well, the name comes from 'yoog' meaning south in Russian and ~'ray-on', region. So you see, it indicated the southern region (of Russia). Resistance, so not just a region. Yearning for being independent, 'free', is deep-seated and visceral. At this point, the only way I can see to avoid war is to split -- otherwise heading to a bloody mess. See INFObits below for some facts. Yes, in my world travels did go to Yalta, a tourist spot now.
=== NEWS BITES FROM AROUND DWV: Feb 27
Having their say Info sessions for the proposed devt at Park Royal (752 Marine) were
held in the Cmnty Ctr atrium on Jan 30, Feb 4 and 6. (The Feb 10 mtg was cancelled
owing to poor weather.) Over 150 people viewed the proj boards, asked questions,
and gave feedback. A report will go to Council regarding next steps.
Gas works Construction of a gas station at 13th and Marine (the former Shell site) will begin in the spring and take approximately 18 to 20 weeks.
The biz in Dundarave Parks staff met with mbrs of the Dundarave Biz Assn to discuss improvements to the streetscape. The intent is to have deeper discussions on developing a long-term plan/vision for the area.
Blackberries tasty but invasive Staff met with the Lighthouse Park Preservation Society (LPPS) on the society’s proposal to remove invasive plants from The Dale Park this year. LPPS is using this work as a trial for different types of removal for three types of invasive plants: ivy, lamium, and blackberry.
Hearts and minds The Early Years Fair on Feb 1 was a tremendous success and featured the launch of the Heart-Mind Index cmnty art project through a partnership with the Dalai Lama Ctr. Participating divisions and orgs included NSh Multicultural Society, WV School Dist, Vancouver Coastal Health, WV Fire Services, and WV Mem Library.
Skating away Staff are working collaboratively with members of the skateboard community to undertake a cmnty input session in April on upgrading the Ambleside Skateboard Park. Time and location to be determined.
Senior green thumbs A new garden club at the Srs’ Activity Ctr starts in April. The first meeting will feature renowned author Senga Lindsay sharing her ideas on edible landscaping.
=== UPDATES & INFO ===
+ PORT METRO SEEKS NORTH SHORE RESIDENTS FOR WATERFRONT CMTE -- Feb 28
Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) is busier than ever before, and DWV residents with relevant expertise could have a hand in port and waterfront issues.
Together with DNV and DWV, Port Metro Vancouver is seeking applications for two positions for cmnty representatives on the North Shore Waterfront Liaison Committee.
The North Shore Waterfront Liaison Committee (NSWLC) brings together NSh municipal, First Nations, industry, PMV, and cmnty interests to discuss devts, identify concerns, provide suggestions, and facilitate two-way communication among respective constituencies about port transportation and operational issues on the North Shore.
Applicants must be DNV or DWV residents and possess relevant technical or social experience and/or expertise, knowledge of port industrial operations and related issues on the North Shore; community, business, or other affiliations; and communications tools, experience, knowledge, and/or expertise.
The NSWLC meets on a bi-monthly basis on weekdays, alternating between evenings and mornings, at locns on the NSh.
Deadline for application is Monday, March 10. Interested applicants should visit www.portmetrovancouver.com/NSWLC
for applicn info, or call 604 665 9075, or send an email to frances.tang-graham@portmetrovancouver.com
+ The February Seniors' Centre E-News is now online. This is where you will find information on programs and events happening at the Seniors' Activity Centre (in March as well)! To view the current Srs' Ctr E-News, click here!
+ THE NEW LEISURE GUIDE WEBSITE HAS ARRIVED!
Explore the WV Leisure Guide like never before at westvancouverrec.ca
Search for your favourite programs using our new 'Find Program' feature, and browse familiar Leisure Guide sections in a new and convenient website format. Explore and discover a brand new westvancouverrec experience!
=== CALENDAR to March 9th ===
Mtgs at M Hall unless otherwise indicated. Shown are mtgs known at date of writing; often there are additions, changes, cancellations after WVM emailed. Check the DWV Calendar: http://www.westvancouver.ca/events . Notices/mtgs/changes too late/early for an issue are emailed to subscribers. [Headsup/Notices are sent between issues. Subscribe! write subscribewvm@westvan.org]
ABBREVIATIONS, ACRONYMS, INITIALISMS puzzling you? See: http://www.westvan.org/glossary/
{See earlier mtg info in Headsup/Notice section, not repeated here. This is hit and miss but looking forward.}
= Friday February 18 ~ 7pm ~ Upper Lands WG at the Srs' Ctr {today is 17th but agenda not yet up}
Try the webpage: http://westvancouver.ca/government/committees-groups/working-groups/upper-lands-study-review-working-group
See survey: Public Input Questionnaire http://westvancouver.ca/webform/public-input-questionnaire-upper-lands-study-review-working-group
= Wednesday February 19
~ 5pm ~ Bd of Variance -- CANCELLED
~ 7pm ~ Old Growth Conservancy Society AGM at Srs' Ctr
Presentation: Sandra Bicego, Environment/Sustainability Manager, DWV {see HWk flyer for details}
~ 7pm ~ Library Bd mtg at Library
= Thursday February 20
~ 6pm ~ NSh Family Court and Youth Justice Cmte mtg at Cmnty Ctr
= Monday February 24
~ 4 - 8pm ~ HOUSING AND NEIGHBOURHOODS FAIR Cmnty Ctr, Atrium (see also Mar 1)
You are invited to learn about and provide input on four key initiatives in WV related to housing and neighbourhoods:
Coach Houses: proposed policies, design guidelines, and zoning regulations
Housing Bulk: information on issues relating to large replacement houses and possible District actions to make new housing better fit existing neighbourhood character
Purpose-Built Rental Housing: information on existing rental housing and possible District actions to protect it and encourage construction of new units, including preliminary information about a rezoning application by Hollyburn Properties for a proposed rental infill project in the Ambleside Apartment Area
Heritage Conservation: information about the heritage conservation program, Community Heritage Register and conservation incentives/protection tools Email 925 7055 Website See website www.westvancouver.ca/housing
= Tuesday February 25
~ 4pm ~ WV Police Bd mtg at WVPD
~ 7:30 pm ~ Altamont Park Open House in West Bay Elementary School, 3175 Thompson Place
= Wednesday February 26
~ 4 - 8:30pm ~ Upper Lands WG OPEN HOUSE at Gleneagles Clubhouse (Workshops 5 & 7pm at Srs' Ctr)
~ 4:30 - 7:30pm ~ Invasive Plants WG OPEN HOUSE at Gleneagles Clubhouse
Draft strategy and how it affects you
~ 6:30 - 9pm ~ North Shore Welcoming Communities Dialogue at KMC
How can we become a more united and inclusive community?
Join us for this special evening of discussion moderated by CBC's Mark Forsythe.
Hosted by the Library in partnership with the NSh Welcoming Action Cmte and the UBC Alumni Assn.
= Thursday February 27
~ 4 - 8:30pm ~ Upper Lands WG OPEN HOUSE in atrium of Cmnty Ctr (Workshops 5 & 7pm at Srs' Ctr)
~ 5pm ~ NSh Adv Cmte on Disability Issues mtg in cmte room, DNV
= Friday February 28 ~ 9am ~ Cmnty Grants Cmte, Cmnty Ctr
> MARCH <
= Saturday March 1
~ 10am 2pm ~ HOUSING AND NEIGHBOURHOODS FAIR Cmnty Ctr, Atrium (see info Feb 24)
Tell us what you think -- If you can't make it, and even if you can, we would love to hear your input on these key initiatives. You can review the information and provide your comments online.
http://westvancouver.ca/home-building-property/planning/housing
= Sunday March 2
~ 8:30am ~ WEST VAN RUN Annual 5K & 10K running race on the waterfront.
Starts and finishes in Dundarave Park. West Van Run http://www.westvanrun.com
= Thursday March 6
+++ WV MEMORIAL LIBRARY +++ http://www.westvanlibrary.ca 925 7400
> Ebook Downloading Station
You can now load library ebooks and downloadable audiobooks onto your e-readers and MP3 players from one of the Library's public computers. Need help? Ask at any information desk!
> Monday Movie Nights -- The Butler -- 6:30pm March 3
> Opera with Nicolas Krusek -- French Opera -- 12:30pm Wednesday March 5
See the Calendar: http://www.westvanlibrary.ca/events/calendar/month
+++ WV MUSEUM +++ 925 7295 http://westvancouvermuseum.ca/exhibitions/current_exhibition
-- January 10 to March 22 -- Ukiyoe Spectacular Japanese Woodblock Prints from the 1800s
Over one hundred woodblock prints from a private collection in Japan will be on display at the West Vancouver Museum and the Nikkei National Museum. This is a rare opportunity to see works by Kuniyoshi, Yoshifuji, and Hiroshige, among many other ukiyo-e artists. Curated by ukiyo-e scholar Inagaki Shinichi and West Vancouver Museum’s Kiriko Watanabe, Ukiyoe Spectacular reveals compelling images of the supernatural and epic myths, as well as portraits of courageous samurai and historical events.
During the Edo period (1604-1868), the concept of “floating world indicated the enjoyment of life while it lasted. Ukiyo-e, which literally means “pictures of floating world, dates back over three hundred years and reached its golden age during the Edo. The prints included in this exhibition from the late Edo demonstrate technical virtuosity and culturally rich traditions.
In addition to common ukiyo-e subjects, such as kabuki actors and beautiful women, many images reveal various interpretations of social and political issues. Consumer taste and the censorship imposed by the Tokugawa government at the time played a major role in facilitating new trends in the making of ukiyo-e.
Princess Takiyasha Calling up a Monstrous Skeleton Spectre at the Haunted Palace at Sōma (c. 1844-48), a triptych by Utagawa Kuniyoshi depicts a giant skeleton conjured by the princess’s dark magic looming over two samurai figures. Though this image is dramatic, there are many others in the exhibition that are entertaining.
The more time you spend looking, the more things you discover: the face you are looking at is composed of an assemblage of cats, or a figure’s eyes are made of blow fish. This exhibition celebrates the 125th anniversary of consular relations between Canada and Japan, and also gives an opportunity for visitors to see the visual and technical sophistication of this unique Japanese art form.
> Saturday March 8 from 2 to 4pm Kuniyoshi's Comic Prints: Exploring the Roots of Manga in Edo-Period UkiyoeMaiko Behr, Japanese Art Consultant and Translator
Co-sponsored by The Canadian Society for Asian Arts
Highlighting images from the exhibition, Ukiyoe Spectacular: Japanese Woodblock Prints from the 1800s, this talk will explore definitions of the comic genre, tracing the term "manga" and characteristic features of its style and subject matter into the past. In this context, closer examination of the humorous, bizarre, and often cryptic imagery of 19th-century woodblock print artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi and his circle will illuminate intriguing connections to the world of manga comics, which enjoy such widespread popularity today.
ALSO: At the Nikkei National Museum 6688 Southoaks Cr, Burnaby Exhibition Dates: Jan 11 to March 23
+++ FERRY BUILDING GALLERY +++ http://ferrybuildinggallery.com ~ 925 7290
~~~ February 25 - March 9 -- Abstracting Colour Photography
Photography by Ian Bateson, Kelly Selden, and Mike Wakefield
Opening Reception: 6 - 8pm Tues Feb 25th & Meet the Artists: 2 - 3pm Saturday March 1st
+++ SILK PURSE +++ http://silkpurse.ca/exhibitions/ 925 7292
~~~ February 18 - March 9 -- Streams of Colour
Celebrate B.C. Heritage Week with a dynamic group exhibit that employs the personal past of the individual to examine the collective cultural heritage of BC. In this exhibition the artists share with us their life journeys through artwork that embraces the imagery and symbolism of water. Witness multidisciplinary work from artists of diverse cultural backgrounds, reinterpreting traditional art forms and aquatic subject matter, while building bridges between B.C.’s diverse heritage and the viewer to tell stories of personal triumph. Featuring Women of the Downtown Eastside Women’s Shelter, Anastasia Hendry, Jack Hendry, Danielle Kannegeiser, Christine MacKenzie, Chrystal Sparrow, and Calvin Bell.
~~~ Submit on March 8 -- INVITATION to GROUP EXHIBITION (one piece, labelled)
+++
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
SENTINEL STAGE PRESENTS: ALICE IN WONDERLAND ~~ 2 and 7:30pm Saturday March 1
PRO ARTE CENTRE’S: SHOWCASE 2014 ~~ 7:30pm Saturday March 1
THE PARROT AND THE MERCHANT BY THE BIG WORLD BAND ~~ 8pm Sunday March 2
HARMONY HOUSE VOCAL ENSEMBLE SHOW ~~ 6:30pm Monday March 3
NORTH SHORE PHOTOGRAPHIC CHALLENGE ~~ 7pm Saturday March 8
+++ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 60, WV http://westvan60.com Ofc 922 3587 Lounge: 922 1920
FEBRUARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MEAT DRAWS EVERY SATURDAY AT 4:30
> FRIDAY Feb 21 -- Mini Meat draw in the lounge at 6pm followed by Karaoke at 7pm
> TUESDAY Feb 25 -- AGM 7pm
+++ WV CHAMBER of COMMERCE + 926 6614 + http://www.westvanchamber.com
"Business After 5 - "Keeping Business Fresh" Location: Dominion Lending North Shore
Join us Thursday, March 6 for this informative panel discussion. Our three guest speakers will share their experiences: 'Starting Anew','Re-branding Retail' and 'Keeping it Fresh'. Your ticket includes appetizers and a glass of wine. Generously sponsored by Dominion Lending Centres a better way North Shore. Mbrs - $20, Non-mbrs - $30
Register or Learn More: https://www.westvanchamber.com/page/calendar/ezlist_event_68dd5f87-e688-48c1-9b0a-d485b5129dd3.aspx
=== CULTUREWATCH === {those in Headsup not repeated here}
* THEATRE
+ ARTS CLUB -- http://www.artsclub.com -- box office at 687 1644
Driving Miss Daisy at Granville Island Stage from Feb 13 - Mar 15
+ GOLDCORP CTR for the ARTS (SFU downtown)
The Cold War, historical Cdn comedy; one play from a 21-play cycle called The History if the Village of the Small Huts, focusing on the history of Canada. Spanning the years 1945 to 1963, the piece calls upon 11 actors to play more than 70 characters, in a 130 scenes within a 12ft frame. sfu.ca/sca until Mar 1
+ YORK THEATRE talkingstickfestival.ca
For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again, by Michel Tremblay with Kevin Loring; from Feb 21 - 28
+ FIREHALL ARTS CTR chutzpahfestival.com
Hirsch, quirky biographical study of Hungarian-born theatre director; Feb 25 - Mar 1
+ THEATRE LA SEIZIEME 736 2616 seizieme.ca
Des fraises en janvier [Some Strawberries in January], French with English surtitles; Studio 16 until Mar 1
+ METRO THEATRE 266 7191
There Goes the Bride, musical comedy, metrotheatre.com (times 2:30 and 8pm) Feb 22 - Mar 22
+ JERICHO ARTS CENTRE 224 8007 x3 jerichoartscentre.com
Beggar's Opera, original adaptation, Seven Tyrants Theatre Preview Mar 3, Mar 4 - 14
+ PACIFIC THEATRE 731 5518 pacifictheatre.org
The Seafarer, chilling comedy by Conor McPherson, 8pm (Sat matinees at 2pm) Mar 7 - 29
+ HENDRY HALL 767 0665
Little Grimley Evening, two short comedies by David Tristram smpdramatics.com from Feb 27 - Mar 1
+ DEEP COVE SHAW THEATRE 929 9456
Private Eyes, Steven Dietz's comedy of suspicion -- firstimpressionstheatre.com Feb 27 - Mar 15
+ HIGHLANDS UNITED CHURCH (NV) 980 6071
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ, Superstar, highlandsunited.org 8pm March 5 - 9
* 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
EMILY CARR: Deep Forest. Forty forest paintings from the 1930s
.....Excitement is building at the Vancouver Art Gallery as we prepare to open our spring exhibitions. The VAG is the only place you can see these groundbreaking exhibitions, which feature an extensive group of works from the Gallery’s permanent collection, displayed with pieces from local and national collections. These are three shows you don’t want to miss!
> LAWREN HARRIS, Canadian Visionary, founding mbr of Group of Seven -- March 1 to May 4
> Myfanwy MacLeod, or There and Back Again -- March 8 to June 8
This exhibition presents a new body of sculpture by the Vancouver-based artist Myfanwy MacLeod. Drawing upon motifs associated with the sexually charged music of Led Zeppelin and the novels of J.R.R. Tolkien, the exhibition examines the conventions of the heroic quest as a male fantasy.
> Artists's {sic or intentional?} Choice; Cock and Bull -- March 8 to June 8
Presented in conjunction with Myfanwy MacLeod, or There and Back Again, this exhibition features work from the Gallery's permanent collection selected by Myfanwy MacLeod and Grant Arnold following the model of "cock and bull story",...Read more. http://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/the_exhibitions/exhibit_cockandbull.html
> Scorned: Emily Carr -- March 1 to May 26
Scorned: Emily Carr engages in dialogue with the concurrent exhibition A Terrible Beauty: Edward Burtynsky, presenting works that demonstrate Carr's interest in the denatured landscape -- an occasional, but notable, subject of her work. Read more. http://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/the_exhibitions/exhibit_scorned.html
OUT FOR LUNCH (Fri 12:10pm at the VAG)
Vancouver Chamber Players Septet, Brahms: Serenade [No] 2 (premiere of septet version) -- Feb 28
Louise Southwood, classical guitar, and Barrie Barrington, piano (Boccherini, Liszt, Rodrigo) -- Mar 7
+ CAROUN ART GALLERY -- Calligraphy Group Exhibition
March 1 - 14; noon to 8 pm (closed Mondays) Opening Reception: 4 - 9pm March 1
Hossein Kashian, Jamal Abiri, Mehran Tayefi, Mohammad Salahshour, Padideh Hashemi, & Salar Ahmadian
https://www.facebook.com/events/793631657317206/
* MUSIC
+ OPERA PRO CANTANTI 340 8545 7pm Sunday at Cambrian Hall
[NB: Mar 2 CANCELLED] procantanti.com I Capuleti e i Montecchi Mar 9, 16, 23
+ CHAN CTR (UBC) 822 9197 chancentre.com
~ 8pm Fri Mar 7 ~ UBC Chamber Strings {free!}
~ 3pm Sun Mar 9 ~ Behzod Abduraimov, pianist (Vancouver Recital Society Presentation)
+ VANCOUVER OPERA vancouveropera.ca
Don Giovanni March 1, 6, 7, 8, and 9 matinée; Evenings: 7:30pm | Matinée: 2pm
Queen Elizabeth Theatre. In Italian with English lyrics projected above the stage
This innovative new production is a vibrant feast for the eyes and ears as the 18th-century Spanish world of Don Giovanni is magnificently created by video designer and visual innovator Bob Bonniol. Using state-of-the video technology, VO's Don Giovanni will take place in an awe-inspiring three-dimensional world where the floor, the walls, and indeed the entire set is used as a projection surface.
5 Performances Only. Get your tix today. Call the VO Ticket Ctr at 683 0222 or buy online.
+ VANCOUVER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 876 3434 http://www.vancouversymphony.ca/calendar/
Beethoven's Ninth at Orpheum 8pm Sat Mar 1 and 2pm Sun Mar 2
Dances and Rhapsodies!
Orpheum 8pm Sat Mar 8 and 2pm Sun Mar 9; Bell Performing Arts Ctr 8pm Monday Mar 10
+ CENTENNIAL THEATRE 984 4484 lionsgatesinfonia.com
If Music Be the Food of Love; celebrate the 450th anniversary of Shakespeare's birth with music inspired by the Bard; Lions' Gate Sinfonia, Centennial Theatre, 7:30pm Feb 22
+ EARLY MUSIC VANCOUVER 732 1610 earlymusic.bc.ca
Celebrating CPE Bach 8pm Feb 28 Vancouver Playhouse; KMC 3pm Sunday Mar 2
+ FRIENDS OF CHAMBER MUSIC friendsofchambermusic.ca
Ebene Quartet, French string quartet (Haydn, Bartok, Mendelssohn), Vancouver Playhouse, 8pm Tues Mar 4
* CHORAL MUSIC
Laudate Singers 729 6814 laudatesingers.com
North American Sound: Gems of our Time ~ 8pm Sat Mar 1 (St Andrew's NV), Fri Mar 7 (Holy Rosary, V)
* DANCE
Ch'odza / She is Dancing: Raven Spirit Dance invites you to their 10th Anniversary Gala for an evening of
contemporary Aboriginal art and dance. Roundhouse Cmnty Ctr. 646 0010 fullcircle.ca/events 8pm Feb 28
* FESTIVALS
+ 14th Annual Chutzpah! Festival -- 684 2787 chutzpahfestival.com Feb 22 - Mar 9
+ The Vancouver Int'l Wine Festival -- 178 wineries from 14 countries, 873 3311 vanwinefest.ca
Theme country France, fundraiser for Bard on the Beach Feb 24 - Mar 2
+ 2014 Coastal First Nations Dance Festival at Museum of Anthropology
A celebration of the stories, songs, and dances of the northwest coast damelahamid.ca Mar 4 - 9
* FILM
JustFilm Festival -- Feb 28 - Mar 2 at Langara College
Three films on Palestine sponsored by Independent Jewish Voices and Canada Palestine Support Network
Visit justfilm.ca for the festival schedule and information on affordable passes for all festival films.
> The People and The Olive -- Saturday 2:30pm March 1
A group of ultra-marathoners sets out run 129 miles across the West Bank. They discover, in replanting uprooted olive trees, the daily struggles and joys of Palestinian olive farmers and that they are not simply running but planting hope.
> The Lab -- Sunday 1:30pm March 2
The Israeli arms industry is doing bigger business than ever. Israeli companies test the equipment of future warfare on Palestinians, then sell it worldwide. Israeli theoreticians explain to their customers how to defeat civil and para-military resistance according to the extensive Israeli experience.
> Al Helm: MLK in Palestine -- Sunday 3pm March 2
This dynamic and complex work elegantly displays the timeless inspiration of Martin Luther King’s struggle for human rights. It is a cinematic wonder that dives into the heart of the nonviolent Palestinian struggle for self-determination without polemics.
<< The Just Film Festival is produced by a group of partners including CODEVELOPMENT CANADA, LANGARA COLLEGE CONTINUING STUDIES, WORLD COMMUNITY, AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL, and VILLAGE VANCOUVER.<<
* TALKS
+ Buddha's Brain, the Science of Inner Strength and Peace with Rick Hansen
SFU Woodward's Theatre 1 800 933 6339 hollyhock.ca Feb 28 and Mar 1
+ Chris Hadfield
Part of Unique Lives and Experiences Series uniquelives.com/vancouver 7:30pm Tues Mar 4
+ Authors at the Vancouver Public Library
says the Arts Club: Add to your Helen Lawrence http://artsclub.com/shows/2013-2014/helen-lawrence experience! Attend a FREE talk on Tuesday March 4 at the VPL featuring authors who write about Vancouver’s lurid history.
Diane Purvey and John Belshaw: http://www.anvilpress.com/Books/vancouver-noir-1930-1960
Aaron Chapman: http://www.arsenalpulp.com/bookinfo.php?index=375
Visit our Facebook event page for more details.
+ Keynote Speaker: Hillary Rodham Clinton
Board of Trade's Women's Leadership Circle at QET 640 5487 boardoftrade.com/events Wed Mar 5
+ Rewilding Vancouver -- Talk by guest curator J B MacKinnon 7pm Thurs Mar 6
Imagine what nature looked like 100s or 1000s of years ago and how it might in the future.
museumofvancouver.ca Exhibition at the Museum of Vancouver goes to Sept 1
+ Israel's War on African Asylum-Seekers
'Non-white and non-Jewish': Israel seeks to expel the 'wrong kind' of refugees -- A Talk by David Sheen
~ 2 - 4pm ~ Sunday March 9 -- FREE ADMISSION -- SFU Harbour Centre
Since 2006, millions of African refugees have fled ethnic cleansing, political persecution and environmental collapse on the continent. More than 60,000 have sought refuge in Israel. The Israeli government let most of them in, hesitant to be seen as outright forcing refugees back to the horrors they fled from, however, members of the ruling parties have called them a 'cancer' on the Jewish state.
To ensure that they would leave as soon as possible, the government has conducted a campaign to incite racial hatred against them, passed laws to criminalize them, and is now rounding them up off the city streets and incarcerating them in what can be accurately described as a desert concentration camp. The government openly admits that its objective is to 'make their lives miserable' so that they will give up and self-deport.*
David Sheen is a journalist and documentary filmmaker who has covered the plight of African refugees in Israel for Ha'aretz, Mondoweiss, The Daily Beast, Open Democracy, Al Jazeera, and the Electronic Intifada as well as being featured on news reports in the Huffington Post, CBC, CTV, and France24. He currently lives in Dimona, the home of the African Hebrew Israelites, and is working on a book about Israel's treatment of Africans, Jewish and non-Jewish, past and present.
Watch one of David Sheen's short documentaries about the issue: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPxv4Aff3IA]
Sponsored by: Boycott Israel Apartheid Campaign, Independent Jewish Voices, Seriously Free Speech Cmte, United Network for Justice and Peace in Palestine and Israel.
* hm -- and just how is that different from the treatment of Palestinians??? -- CR}
* FORUM
+ PEIA 2014 Energy Forum -- Monday, February 24 ####
A unique opportunity to acquire informed insights on BC and the World's energy outlook - a one-day comprehensive networking conference where three international keynote speakers join local leaders to share their global perspectives on the economic, technical, environmental, and political factors influencing Canada's energy future. Energy Forum 2014 will focus on two critical issues:
· The global energy picture and Canada's prospects within it outlined by three keynote speakers from the International Energy Agency, Lux Research, and Post Carbon Institute;
· Practical steps for accelerating the transition to a more sustainable energy economy.
Time: 8am - 6pm Venue: Wosk Centre for Dialogue URL : http://peia.biz
Pacific Energy Innovation Assn; for questions, contact Conrad Guelke at info@peia.biz
== NATURE -- WALK {sent in v early Mar 2nd Headsup}
Sunday March 2nd Beneath the forest canopy, Stanley Park A Discovery Walk for Stanley Park Ecology Society
+++++ HEADSUP SECTION +++++
===> HEADSUP Headsup A: Last Night and Tonight! {Feb 18}
rush rush rush
Breaking news: Minister Suzanne Anton has announced the BC govt will investigate allegations of harassment, racism, and bullying at WVPD.
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WVM02dot (v slight fixes) now up on the website [ www.westvan.org ] {UPDATE Feb 27, it's now WVM02dotdot on website}
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Feb [17] ccl mtg, briefly: you'll be surprised to see ccl mbrs in pink -- closest mtg to Anti-Bullying Day next week; Scouts; WVCmnty Ctr award; Mayor (Chair of WVPD) gave stmt re WVPD (all will be addressed, Chief Lepine retires when his contract ends end of September); Reports (student survey results; nine priorities of MetroV Finance); third reading of budget passed but some with reluctance over part one of recommended motion(, and part two in my opinion good); Good background/update on Evelyn/Onni devt, going fwd;
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6pm! Just got a notice of the opening reception tonight at the Silk Purse (poster below), part of HWk.
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Upper Lands WG mtg at Srs' Ctr at 7pm -- probably planning for open house next week.
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Even so am trying to finish the HWk flyer to send out -- lots of activities (book display at library (already up!), envtal sustainability with OGCS tomorrow night, walk on Thurs, cream tea with choir Fri, Heritage Fayre Sat with RCM-SAR and other historical/environmental cmnty groups, WVSPCA and Blockwatch info on WV, including saving lighthouse and BC Binning house, Lighthouse Park walk on Sunday)
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News Bites from around the District of West Vancouver -- February 13
Some updated info and what's happening now on the DWV website: http://westvancouver.ca/news/news-bites-around-district-west-vancouver-february-13
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Just as I'm sure some groan when another email (in this case a newsletter) arrives (much as I feel like producing it), you may get some amusement at how this cat greets the mailman's delivery. Video 1min 17sec AnimalWatch: http://www.tastefullyoffensive.com/2014/01/mailman-battles-angry-cat-while.html
8 QTP {moved}
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OPENING NIGHT AT SILK PURSE!
CentrNEW ART EXHIBIT OPENING -- STREAMS OF COLOUR -- FEB. 18 - MAR. 9
Celebrate B.C. Heritage Week with a dynamic group exhibit that employs the personal past of the individual to examine the collective cultural heritage of British Columbia. In this exhibition the artists share with us their life journeys through artwork that embraces the imagery and symbolism of water.
Featuring Women of the Downtown Eastside Women’s Shelter, Anastasia Hendry, Jack Hendry, Danielle Kannegeiser, Christine MacKenzie, Chrystal Sparrow & Calvin Bell. Witness multidisciplinary work from artists of diverse cultural backgrounds, reinterpreting traditional art forms & aquatic subject matter, while building bridges between B.C.’s diverse heritage & the viewer to tell stories of personal triumph.
OPENING RECEPTION TUES FEB. 18 from 6 - 8pm
===> NOTICES {Heritage Wk flyers drafts/updates}
===> HEADSUP HEADSUP B Feb 21
CONCERT TONIGHT!
utterly abject apologies this concert inadvertently omitted --
Our Ambleside Orchestra performs WINTER LIGHT at St David's tonight (1525 Taylor Way) at 7:30pm
Conductor: Nicolas Krusek
The Ambleside Orchestra provides scholarships and monetary awards for orchestra mbrs aged between 14 to 25
One of the talented 2013 award winners is featured tonight playing Mozart's Concerto No 4 in D Major for Violin.
{more info: www.amblesideorchestra.ca } {NB: poster was included in email but removed from here}
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HEADSUP C Headsup
Feb 22/23 +
In five parts: hockey; cultural events (Sat/Sun); DWV info/mtgs; heritage tidbits; QTP
= FIRST =
{3-0! Gold, Canada, Gold!} --------------------------------->
= SECOND = {Feb 22/23 + 25}
+ East India Company and British Columbia
presented by Cliff Pereira, part of the new Talk and Tea lecture series at Vancouver's oldest bldg, Old Hastings Mill Store Museum hastings-mill-museum.ca 733 9749 from 2 - 3pm Saturday Feb 22
+ Talking Stick Festival -- talkingstickfestival.ca Feb 18 - Mar 2
Cmnty Pow-Wow & Native art market at the Roundhouse Cmnty Ctr 11am - 5pm on Sunday Feb 23
+ PACIFIC BAROQUE ORCHESTRA pacificbaroque.com
Concerto Italiano: La Petite/Grande Bande; an exploration of music from the 30 years of war.
Christ Church Cathedral at 8pm Sat Feb 22 and WV United Church at 2:30pm Sunday Feb 23
+ CHAN CTR (UBC) 602 0363 chancentre.com
Vancouver Recital Society; Murray Perahia, pianist (Bach, Beethoven, Schumann, Chopin) 3pm Feb 23
+ VANCOUVER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 876 3434 http://www.vancouversymphony.ca/calendar/
Coming Home; Bramwell Tovey (includes 13 Inuit Throat-Song Games), Orpheum Annex 8pm Sunday Feb 23
AND
+ Author Talk: Patricia McCuaig at Lynn Valley library 7pm Tues Feb 25
Celebrates in her book, Flying Duchesses: Aristocratic Adventures of a Canadian Pilot, her father's adventures during a moment of Cdn aviation history when Capt Ken McCuaig was personal pilot to the Duke of Westminster.
nvdpl.ca Register 984 0286 x8144
= THIRD =
= Monday February 24
~ 4 - 8pm ~ HOUSING AND NEIGHBOURHOODS FAIR Cmnty Ctr, Atrium
You are invited to learn about and provide input on four key initiatives in WV related to housing and neighbourhoods:
Coach Houses -- proposed policies, design guidelines, and zoning regulations
Housing Bulk: -- information on issues relating to large replacement houses and possible District actions to make new housing better fit existing neighbourhood character
Purpose-Built Rental Housing: information on existing rental housing and possible District actions to protect it and encourage construction of new units, including preliminary information about a rezoning application by Hollyburn Properties for a proposed rental infill project in the Ambleside Apartment Area
Heritage Conservation: information about the heritage conservation program, Community Heritage Register and conservation incentives/protection tools housing@westvancouver.ca 925 7055
http://westvancouver.ca/online-service-directory
= Tuesday February 25
~ 4pm ~ WV Police Bd mtg at WVPD
~ 7:30 pm ~ Altamont Park Open House in West Bay Elementary School, 3175 Thompson Place
= Wednesday February 26
~ 4 - 8:30pm ~ Upper Lands WG OPEN HOUSE at Gleneagles Clubhouse
~ 4:30 - 7:30pm ~ Invasive Plants WG OPEN HOUSE at Gleneagles Clubhouse -- Draft strategy and how it affects you
MORE:
+ Housing & Nbrhd Character Fairs -- Feb 24 and Sat Mar 1 in Cmnty Ctr; See: www.westvancouver.ca/housing
+ Envmt, Parks, and Upper Lands Open Houses and Workshops
Feb 26 (Gleneagles); Feb 27, Mar 4 at Cmnty Ctr {workshops at Srs' Ctr}
= FOURTH = www.heritage.westvan.org
The heritage snow was a bit of a surprise!
Enjoyed our Heritage Wk dinner at Chez Michel but closed Sunday and Monday.
Beach House will continue their heritage special dishes to the end of Feb (said the hostess).
Next to try is the heritage specials at Red Lion.
WV Florist's discount coupons good till the end of March.
Sewell's kindly offered a 40% discount!
WVSPCA brought cute little dogs.
RCM-SAR: Admired the great hunks (and lady) who bravely volunteer to save us;
told them they shd have brought a big bucket for donations!
Conversation with some Powers That Be re plans for preserving the Pt Atkinson light station and the BC Binning house; stay tuned.
Challenges to identify objects put out by the NSh Heritage Preservation Society.
Hike in Lighthouse Park Sunday morning 10am
BTW, next door:
NSN: Both the District [of NV] and City of NV handed out awards in council chambers Monday, in recognition of Heritage Week, Feb. 17-23. - See more at: http://www.nsnews.com/this-old-house-1.864399
{fyi, WV used to}
= FIFTH = {QTP, moved to end of this newsletter}
===> HEADSUP -- Today: Housing and Nbrhds {Sat Mar 1 at 6am}
1 = Get information and give input to staff and Ccl about your nbrhd and what you want to see in WV -- today 10am to 2pm in the atrium. In a hurry? pick up a survey form or go to the website
and
2 = b/c it's St David's Day, see places in Wales (he's the patron saint)
=> At the end, a pun for those who know French.....
+++ from: http://westvancouver.ca/calendar/housing-and-neighbourhoods-fair-0
HOUSING AND NEIGHBOURHOODS FAIR
Sat March 1 ~~ 10am to 2pm ~~ Community Centre, Atrium
You are invited to learn about and provide input on four key initiatives in West Vancouver related to housing and nbrhds:
Coach Houses: proposed policies, design guidelines and zoning regulations
Housing Bulk: information on issues relating to large replacement houses and possible District actions to make new housing better fit existing neighbourhood character
Purpose-Built Rental Housing: information on existing rental housing and possible District actions to protect it and encourage construction of new units, including preliminary information about a rezoning applicn by Hollyburn Properties for a proposed rental infill project in the Ambleside Apartment Area
Heritage Conservation: information about the heritage conservation program, Community Heritage Register and conservation incentives/protection tools
+++ Happy St David's Day {Sat Mar 1}
Photos of Wales for St David's Day
Dydd Gwyl Dewi Sant hyfryd i chwi -- a delightful St David's Day to you
To recapture the hwyl and joy, this wide variety of photos of Wales and its beauty awaits you.
With music too http://www.colinswalestourism.co.uk/#/photos-of-wales/4533593844
===> HEADSUP Sunday Walk? {for Mar 2}
From WVM03 but since late here's at least info on a walk if it's a nice day Sunday:
== NATURE -- WALK
Sunday March 2nd
Beneath the forest canopy, Stanley Park
A Discovery Walk for Stanley Park Ecology Society -- Trip leader: David Cook
Registration: Recommended. Call 604 718 6522 or email programs@stanleyparkecology.ca
Meeting place and time: Lost Lagoon Nature House. 1:30pm.
located on the south-east shore of Lost Lagoon under the viewing plaza at the north-west end of Alberni St.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours.
Description: Because of their small size, many plants and fungi are often overlooked in our local forests. On this walk we’ll learn to identify the species and to recognize the roles of mosses, liverworts, lichens, and fungi in the forest of Stanley Park. Be sure to bring a hand lens if you have one to see features below the range of the human eye. Hand lenses will be supplied for those who do not have them.
Further information: David Cook 924 0147 or email cookeco2@yahoo.com or visit http://www.stanleyparkecology.ca/
=== CCL MTG NOTES === e&oe
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 the part on the video
NB: unless I know the person, names are best guesses. In any case, herewith more of what went on than you ever see in the ccl minutes. :-)
=== CCL MTG NOTES 2014 February 3 ===
=== SPECIAL CCL MTG NOTES ø We don't get minutes from this so the agenda is all we know!
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:
(a) personal information about an identifiable individual
(e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements,
(k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service. and
(c) labour relations or other employee relations.
At 7pm the reg Ccl mtg will commence in the Council Chamber.
=== REGULAR CCL MTG NOTES February 3 ===
For On-Table Items Please See Items 7, 7.1, 7.2, 8a 8d, and 9.1 9.4
7:00 PM
1. Call to Order.
Mayor: call to order and ask for approval of the agenda with amendments
2. Approval of Agenda
CC: Ms Scholes, do I need to read them out?
SSch: they are on the screen
CC: amended adding: Item 7.1 re National Energy Board Hearing Process for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project;
Item 7.2 regarding BC Binning House (2968 Mathers Crescent);
to Item 8 Items 8a, 8b, 8c, and 8d;
to Item 9 Items 9.1, 9.2, 9.3 and 9.4 regarding correspondence; ...
DELEGATIONS
3. Sea to Sky Clean Air Society regarding Air Quality in the Howe Sound Airshed (File: 0055-01)
PowerPoint presentation to be provided.
KS: My name is Kim Slater; thank you for inviting us.
We are currently reviewing.....
SLIDES
DWV straddles the area
this evening will primarily be speaking of the Howe Sound airshed
measuring
variety of air-monitoring stations throughout
measuring diff air contaminants
visibility, odorants, ...
{v difficult to hear -- combination of mic not working and v low volume}
statistics ... air quality ... transportation ... Victoria
how monitoring stations work
SLIDE: Airshed Air Quality [7min 52secs into Item 3]
SLIDE: Graph of Particulate Matter Levels
public education
SLIDE: Annual Av Particulate Matter over Time
SLIDE: SSCAS Actions and Outcomes
applied again for that grant
Mayor: some questions
KS: this is the last slide
SLIDE: thank you
Mayor: spin through it quickly?
KL: ... presentation ...
CC: thank you, quite interesting
perhaps you can help us; we're going to be discussing Kinder Morgan later
more info re increased effects of increased tanker traffic; proposal, burn bunker fuel
anthropogenic
didn't see in your sources list reference to ships
benefit info re ships in harbour
air quality effects in WV in particular
another piece missing -- don't seem to have an air quality monitoring stn in WV; closest in NV
HBay wdn't capture
sufficient in Amb Dund or do we need to enhance them?
KS: diff between what capturing and what ppl breathe
will ask X about that
Sop: involved for some time with Howe Sound Cmnty Forum; work you're doing for air quality; heard from your society
wind factor -- what max input at a monitoring stn?
one of the mills wants to go from burning wood to burning coal; coal worse than wood
when wind blows how pick up emissions?
KS: I'm not a meteorologist; have Graham respond
lots of high bldgs; will take your question
Sop: with nec of movement of goods and services through sea-to-sky corridor
what wd you suggest benefit to monitoring?
everyone has to kick in
KS: want to work collaboratively to avoid these emissions and mitigate those that can't be avoided
have to skirt political
right ppl at the table, weigh in
we focus on behaviour change piece, get ppl out of their cars
household level, small biz level; huge impact with little cost
NG: know you're involved with the forum, polluting around Howe Sound
re advocacy, get back in touch with us; I for one happy to support you
thanks for working with our staff.
air quality
Mayor: appreciated [7:26]
REPORTS
4. Reports from Mayor and Councillors on Boards, Committees, and Working Groups
MB: on Sat, HUB with Sch Dist; Fire Dept, and others.... wildlife rescue, xxx b/c WV is a pilot site re Dalai Lama Index xxx
Lily Lee Spirit Room turned into dedicated place space ... ; big success; thanks
attended AGM of KMC with Cclr Panz last week
big news after 2 1/2 month search hired new Exec Dir, Jan LeSage (film festival), will start Mar 1
Claude Giroux will be retained on contract as a part-time artistic director basis [7:28]
elected two new directors: Nicole Navaretti (sp?) and Nicola Cavendish
Financial Stmts, plays; have signed a new ten-yr joint operating agreement with the Sch Dist
Financial picture not as good, from a positive operating balance of $3700 to a negative of $168K this past year
it was due primarily to higher expenses associated to three in-house productions and staffing increases, and marketing costs associated with the naming (?) rights to the ctr
Board while dismayed, on track with first quarter results and shd see improvement in 2014
first aboriginal cmte mtg, four per year; two treaty tables, work plan, xxx
Sop: thank you for that Cclr Booth; such a great place; get feeling got to keep close watch;
Q&A with Chamber and presentation by Mayor Smith
interesting what we've accomplished over last two years; eye-opener
TP: ULWG info to take out to public
Feb 26 5 to 8 GCC; Feb 27 4-8:30 at Cmnty Ctr two interactive workshops; final Mar 4 till 8:30
future visioning for our mtnside; broadbased as possible
Cclr C will pick up on this again, will speak on Feb 17
[7:32]
5. 2014 Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel (File: 0955-18)
RECOMMENDED: THAT
1. Pursuant to Section 204(2)(a) of the Community Charter, Council appoint at least three (3) persons as the member of the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel; and that
2. Pursuant to Section 204(2)(b) of the Community Charter, the first sitting of the 2014 Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel be scheduled for Monday, March 31, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Main Floor Conference Room at Municipal Hall; and that
3. In accordance with Section 94 of the Community Charter, the date, time and location of the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel meeting be published in advance of the March 31, 2014 meeting.
6. Proposed Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendmt Bylaw No. 4779, 2014 (Marine Zones 1, 2, and 3)
Sokol: Tonight to give first reading and set date for PH re permitted uses for marine zone; PH for Mar 10
staff has been engaged in discussions with foreshore lot owners
since not in zoning bylaw, solicitors warned an area cd be [challenged?]
Moved by Sop THAT:
1. Proposed “Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 4779, 2014 be read a first time; and
2. Proposed “Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendmt Bylaw No. 4779, 2014 be presented at a PH scheduled for Mar 10 at 7pm in the M Hall Ccl Chamber, and that the MClerk give statutory notice of the scheduled PH.
Sop: says other than structures; are rock gardens considered structures?
Sokol: no, they're not
Sop: bringing it into line with our bylaws; other wrt foreshore protection wrt rising waters?
Sokol: all issues wrt sea level rise;by allowing these we can move forward with our plans &&&
ML: says zones 1, 2, and 3 but doesn't define where
Sokol: from waterfront prop line out to District boundary, approx 1000ft from prop line
ML: figured that part but not sure; no map
Sokol: apologize for that; will bring map to PH
{pardon? not with report? quite apart from Ccl probably wanting to see the maps, why not on screen for public to see where also? At PQP, I ask for them to be made public asap, not wait for the PH.}
most Zone 1; 2, 3, 4 are specific to marinas and allow for diff uses
ML: all pretty well 1 except for Fishermen's Cove, parts of Eagle Hbr, and HBay
Sokol: yes, HBay has two (ferries and Sewell's Marina)
ML: nice to see on a map
BYLAWS
7. Proposed [5-Year] Financial Plan Bylaw No. 4780, 2014 (File: 1610-20-4780)
If the proposed bylaw rec'd first, second, and third reading at the Jan 27 reg Ccl mtg it may be considered for adoption.
{amendment re deliverable; deferred to Feb 17}
Mayor:...squeeze another
7.1 National Energy Board Hearing Process for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project
Mayor: two mbrs of public to speak 7:40
Janice Edmonds: represent NSh NOPE
{stands for No Pipeline Expansion; website: nsnope.org}
represent 3 or 400 ppl, looking at effect of Kinder Morgan
contacting all mbrs of govt (NSh)
NEBd changed the law in July last year and declined to have public mtgs and now S Harper can overrule whatever it decides
talking to ppl importance of representing the ppl; imp being an intervenor
NV, Bby, and Pt Moody so imp WV does as well
Envmt and Health
five conditions govt was going to enforce; one missed out was health
not talking about oil, talking about bitumen -- benzine (a carcinogen) destroys DNA [7:43]
inhale fumes; diesel exhaust from the tankers
if an inversion, happens often with fog, the benzine and other chemicals stay
no evacuation route
only can go up the mtn to get away
Len Laycock: I too am with the NOPE group
want to emphasize, app we are of Ccl's xxx re Kinder Morgan
prov abdicating their resp
there's a void there
govt seems to be intimately aligned with biz
not anti biz, support xxx but &&&
xxx since antimony and neurotoxins
what's going through those pipes is [7:45]
as citizens, don't have transparency or &&&
your role imp, looking to you, looking &&&
xxx need xxx
for chn and grandchn
not the time to double down and add to the problem
be vocal and public and remove this veil of secrecy
CC: file application ... intervenor ... transmtn ... deadline Feb 12
rec analysis for implications for the District
whether for or against; motion:
1. Staff file an applicn on behalf of the Dist for intervenor status to allow the Dist to hv the ability to participate as an intervenor in the National Energy Board hearings on the Trans Mountain Expansion Project noting that there is a deadline of February 12, 2014 for such applications to be made.
2. Staff report back to Council with an analysis of potential implications for the District, and further information on the options and appropriate involvement of the District in the National Energy Board hearings. 
want to assure done properly
make sure done xxx
we shd take part and voicing concerns of our residents
we don't have xxx information
we need to now what the potential health xxx are
what can we expect
not convinced the City of Vanc to be a major xxx
thousands of ppl out on the water all summer long
boating, swimming, makes V a great place to live
need to be scrutinized
TP: fully supportive of the motion
waterfront cmnty; right process
Sop: imp to have intervenor status
tour in summer &&&
if complete xxx in the hbr, cd bring the boat into dock with no probs
with oil, two tugs, monitor all the way from Juan de Fuca Strait
that said, we xxx so
Intervenor, staff can come back and tell us
NG: absolutely agree with speaker
WV, we don't have any large industry on water
no 1 industry is real estate and no 2 is tourism
if this passes, in the applicn we follow lead of CoV; they have three points; will read them:
1 expansion unacceptable risk to residents a biz; ... parks, etc, [7:52]
2 CoV does not agree with NEB; does not consider
the hearings will not hear arguments unless re pipelines
IOW won't entertain arguments re shdn't be extracting in AB
V's point is they shd be listening to those xxx ??
3 No response body in place; cities not indemnified from loss
follow those
inform other Ms of this motion
ML: point out that sev months ago this Ccl passed an initial resoln re this pipeline expansion; this is a continuation of that
a process we don't control but participatory
assure residents this is on the radar of ev mbr of Ccl
MB: it is the National Energy Bd, not Envmt; they have a broad mandate
looked at Enbridge NEB report and as NG mentioned, no impacts re xxx as well as upstream and downstream, quite a surprise; did circulate
Robyn Allan looking at the economics
focus on what those actually are
not assume this is a given
will be supporting
Mayor: relevant to mention MetroV applying for intervenor; as well as &&&
to assure xxx and taxpayers,
applicn is 15K pages; Bby has hired a lawyer to go through
see cost of intervenor status
Ms L will bring back
7.2 BC Binning House (2968 Mathers Crescent) (File: 2585-01)
MOVED by Gambioli, seconded by Lewis: THAT
Staff prepare a letter to the Land Conservancy of BC (TLC) stating the District’s interest in ensuring the conservation of the BC Binning House and that a formal proposal to the TLC will be forthcoming;
Staff examine alternative stewardship models for the BC Binning House, including potential partnership opportunities, and make a recommendation to Council for its consideration; and
If approved by Council, that the District’s proposal for long-term stewardship of the BC Binning House be forwarded to the TLC for its consideration.
Mayor: seconded by ML; wish to speak to that motion?
NG: nothing to add
Mayor: Cclr Sop; surprising you have something to add
Sop: No, I'm not against this
I was there when Mrs Binning took us through, spent afternoon with her; quite a unique little place
something we shd look at
other pieces coming in the future that we hold or shd hold
hope find a way to get this house back where it belongs
wonder, Ms N, where we can get a handle on these wonderful places in relationship to some sort of heritage status; it's missing, and has been for some time, as to how we can really look at these places and hold them in line, under some kind of H status so we don't constantly go in diff directions with them
it's WV's pride
high time Heritage, Ccl, or status to go ahead and bring these places in
going to be more in future, one I know of already
so it wd be nice to have something to hold it in place
NL: we actually do have a H Registry and staff work diligently on ensuring it's maintained and continue to pursue properties to put on that registry
{er, um -- then why trees removed in Memorial Park and staff querulous when I mentioned it was a heritage place? why was the house and garden of Godfrey's property bulldozed?}
it is a pride of WV, and we try to stay on top of it
and it is a focus of our Planning Dept
{hardly a focus, and no longer a prominent position as 'heritage planner'}
Mayor: I'll call the question then; sorry, CC
CC: ask clarification about what staff are proposing here;
hear alternate stewardship models
don't know if somehow acquiring the prop for little or no cost to District for operating and maintaining
or acquiring and buying it from TLC
know we're going to get a proposal to us
but concerned about the latter option b/c we have so many budgetary challenges in the District right now
all due respect to Cclr Sop, don't know, if we have a lot of extra funds lying around to acquire these props
what is being envisioned, can you provide any guidance in that regard?
NL: ask Bob [Sokol] to expand on this but ideally, we'll be bringing some alternatives for Ccl to consider
those two options you mentioned
part of our inventory to look at, but in conjunction with other cmnty groups; need to bring it all forward [8:02]
CC: decision of court, read briefly, unclear to me
Court stopped TLC from selling the house to the private buyer however, unclear from ever selling it or whether the Court wd require TLC to sell it to somebody w/ more defined objectives
any remarks in that regard?
Sokol: judge's decision said, Binning house must be preserved into future for the public
private purchaser cd restructure offer to possibly meet the judge's concerns
one thing clear in ruling, before considering sale, TLC must provide evidence of efforts to find a trustee to take over the BC Binning house
my, and solicitor's, inference is that if a public body shd step forward, not a question of buying; think it wd be transferred to that body as long as a stewardship plan
fact that there is an engineer's report indicating it needs $150K - $200K worth of some structural improvement
going a few steps ahead, I did speak with our solicitor, who indicated that some of our CAC funds we've collected from a variety of devts in WV cd be used for funding to pay for those structural improvements
what we're talking about doing as part of this resoln is finding, are there some partners who wd step forward? is there a private society who cd build an endowment and actually operate the facility, but we'd be owner
[8:04] CARRIED
8. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
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.
This was from the last ccl mtg, renumbered as 8:
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
10. Consent Agenda Items
10.1. Status of Community Dialogue Implementation (File: 2515-01)
RECOMMENDED: THAT the report from the Mgr of Cmnty Planning dated Jan 7 be received for information.
10.2. Public Safety Building Project Status Report for November, 2013 (File: 0500-01)
RECOMMENDED: THAT the report dated December 16, 2013, be received for information.
10.3. Appointments to Awards Committee (File: 0116-20-AWARD)
RECOMMENDED: the following reapptmts for a one-year term ending Dec 31, 2014 be approved: Lori Cameron; Ian Davis; Lori Williams.
10.4. Correspondence List (File: 0120-24) (click here to view correspondence packages)
RECOMMENDED: THAT the correspondence list be received for information.
> Council Correspondence Update to January 3, 2014 (up to 12:00 Noon)
Referred for Action
(1) Cell Towers Action Group, January 2, 2014, regarding “West Vancouver Cell Towers Policy Revision
(Referred to Director of Planning, Land Development and Permits for consideration and response)
(2) D. Stevenson, January 1, 2014, regarding 㥹th Street Tree
(Referred to Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for consideration and response)
(3) D. Jepsen, December 18, 2013, re “Destruction of Cottage, Trees, and Vegetation 1528 Argyle Street
(Referred to Dir/Parks for consideration and response) {See response below: Jan 14 No 4}
(4) C. Loat, December 23, 2013, regarding “Re: To Ms. [Leemhuis’s] letter sent to [Ms] Scenery Slater
(Referred to Chief Administrative Officer for consideration and response)
(5) January 2, 2014, regarding “Eyesores and Safety Issues At the Entrance To West Vancouver
(Referred to Director of Engineering and Transportation for consideration and response)
Received for Information
(6) K. Higgs, Dec 24, 2013, re “New Report: 8 Ways Local Energy Policies Can Boost the Economy | Institute for Local Self-Reliance
(7) K. Higgs, December 30, 2013, regarding “Tansa Clean Thinks the Future is in Sewage
(8) 3 submissions, dated December 14 - 24, 2013, regarding Wireless Cell Towers
(9) 4 submissions, dated Dec 29, 2013 - January 3, 2014, re Gordon Ave Tennis Courts and Cmnty Ctr Parking
(10) CivicInfo BC, Dec 13, re Cmnty, Sport, Cultural Devt Min msg Expense Limits in Local Elections Discussion Paper
> Council Correspondence Update to January 10, 2014 (up to 12:00 Noon)
Referred for Action
(1) J. Bishop, undated, regarding the Sport of Tennis in West Vancouver
(Referred to Director of Parks and Community Services for consideration and response)
Received for Information
(2) T. Moore, January 6, 2014, regarding “meeting on January 13th, Gordon Avenue tennis courts
(3) H. McLenaghan, undated, re Milliken’s Proposed Devt at Keith Rd and TWay (Devt Permit Application No. 12-084)
(4) E. Lyman, January 9, 2014, regarding “Important information on man made EM radiation from German scientists
Responses to Correspondence
(5) Dir/Planning, Jan 7, response to B. Chaworth-Musters, “Item 6 Ccl Mtg 7th Oct... (Maison Srs’ Living) Appendix E
> Council Correspondence Update to January 14, 2014 (up to 4:30 p.m.)
Received for Information
(1) DNV, January 7, 2014, regarding “Provincial Core Review and the Agricultural Land Commission
(2) 2 submissions, undated January 13, 2014, regarding Gordon Avenue Tennis Courts and Community Centre Parking
(Previously received at January 13, 2014 Council meeting)
(3) 2 submissions, undated Jan 13, re Milliken’s Proposed Devt at Keith Road and Taylor Way (DPA No. 12-084)
(Previously received at January 13, 2014 Council meeting)
Responses to Correspondence
(4) Sr Mgr of Parks, Jan 10, response to D. Jepsen, “Destruction of Cottage, Trees, and Vegetation 1528 Argyle"
{IMO, unsatisfactory; will pursue; heritage loss, devastated forester's 60-yr colln of trees, his 'magic garden' gone}
(5) Dir/Planning, Jan 13, response, “Upper Lands Working Group Concern about lack of openness and transparency
(6) Dir/Engineering, January 14, 2014, response, “Eyesores and Safety Issues At the Entrance to West Vancouver.
appears on this agenda as:
THAT the Consent Agenda items as follows be approved:
Item 8.1 Public Safety Building Project Status Report for December, 2013;
Item 8.2 Submission of Centre for Art, Architecture and Design Business Plan and Update;
Item 8.3 Proposed Amendment to Devt Permit No. 02-020 for Seascapes Development (to set date for consideration);
Item 8.4 Federation of Canadian Municipalities Call for a Long-Term National Housing Plan;
Item 8.5 Community Grants Committee Proposed Amendments to Terms of Reference; and
Item 8.6 Correspondence List.
8.1. Public Safety Building Project Status Report for December, 2013 (File: 0500-01)
RECOMMENDED: THAT the report dated January 15, 2014, be received for information.
8.2. Submission of Centre for Art, Architecture, and Design Business Plan and Update (File: 0510-13)
RECOMMENDED: Ccl receive for info the update on the WV Ctr for Art, Architecture and Design and Business Feasibility Study as attached to the Deputy Chief Administrator’s Report of January 20, 2014.
8.3. Proposed Amendment to Development Permit No. 02-020 for Seascapes Development (File: 1010-20-02-020)
RECOMMENDED: the MClerk give notice that the amendment to Devt Permit No. 02-020 for the Seascapes Devt
remove the condition requiring a pedestrian trail be constructed, will be considered by Ccl at its mtg on Mar 10
8.4. Federation of Canadian Municipalities Call for a Long-Term National Housing Plan (File: 2515-02)
RECOMMENDED: THAT
Whereas a stable and secure housing system that creates and maintains jobs and allows for a range of living options is essential to attracting new workers, meeting the needs of young families and supporting seniors and our most vulnerable citizens; and,
Whereas the high cost of housing is the most urgent financial issue facing Canadians with one in four people paying more than they can afford for housing, and mortgage debt held by Canadians now standing at just over $1.1 trillion; and,
Whereas housing costs and, as the Bank of Canada notes, household debt, are undermining Canadians’ personal financial security, while putting our national economy at risk; and,
Whereas those who cannot afford to purchase a home rely on the short supply of rental units, which is driving up rental costs and making it hard to house workers in regions experiencing strong economic activity; and,
Whereas an inadequate supply of subsidized housing for those in need is pushing some of the most vulnerable Canadians on to the street, while $1.7 billion annually in federal investments in social housing have begun to expire; and,
Whereas coordinated action is required to prevent housing issues from being offloaded onto local governments and align the steps local governments have already taken with regard to federal/provincial/territorial programs and policies; and,
Whereas the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has launched a housing campaign, “Fixing Canada’s Housing Crunch, calling on the federal government to increase housing options for Canadians and to work with all orders of government to develop a long- term plan for Canada’s housing future; and,
Whereas FCM has asked its member municipalities to pass a council resolution supporting the campaign;
And Whereas our community faces ongoing challenges in meeting housing needs at the non-market end of the housing continuum, that can only be met through the kind of long- term planning and investment made possible by federal leadership;
Therefore be it resolved that the District of West Vancouver Council endorses the FCM housing campaign and urges the Minister of Employment and Social Development to develop a long-term plan for housing that puts core investments on solid ground, increases predictability, protects Canadians from the planned expiry of $1.7 billion in social housing agreements and ensures a healthy stock of affordable rental housing for Canadians.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Minister of Employment and Social Development, to the BC Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, to local MPs and MLAs, to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and to the Union of BC Municipalities.
8.5. Community Grants Committee Proposed Amendments to Terms of Reference (File: 0116-20-CGC1)
RECOMMENDED: THAT the proposed amendmts to the Terms of Reference for the Cmnty Grants Cmte be approved.
8.6. Correspondence List (File: 0120-24) (click here to view correspondence packages)
RECOMMENDED: THAT the correspondence list be received for information.
> Council Correspondence Update to January 17, 2014 (up to 12:00 Noon)
Referred for Action
(1) January 15, 2014, regarding “Garbage Pick up Schedule 2014
(Referred to Director of Engineering and Transportation for consideration and response)
(2) NSh Professional Dogwalkers Alliance, Jan 15 re “Request from the NSh Professional Dogwalkers Alliance
(Referred to Municipal Clerk for response)
Received for Information
(3) Committee and Board Meeting Minutes Board of Variance November 27, 2013
(4) E. Lyman, January 13, 2014, regarding “For your info, letter sent (Federal Wireless Spectrum Auction 2014)
(5) F. Davidson, January 17, 2014, regarding � Burnside (Environmental Devt Permit Application No. 13-050) (Referred to January 27, 2014 Council meeting)
Responses to Correspondence
(6) Dir/Engg and Transportation, January 17, 2014, response to N. Lalji, “Garbage collection West Vancouver
(7) Dir/Engineering and Transportation, January 17, 2014, response to J. Lazar, “Proposed new sewage treatment plant
> Council Correspondence Update to January 21, 2014 (up to 4:30 p.m.)
Received for Action
(1) City of Vancouver, January 17, 2014, regarding Olympic and Paralympic Pride House Initiative
(Referred to Mayor and Council for consideration and response)
(2) Stonethro Owners Strata BCS1593 Council, January 21, 2014, re “Gordon Ave Tennis Courts/Parking Lot Study
(Referred to Director of Parks and Community Services for consideration and response)
Received for Information
(3) Canadian Hard of Hearing Assn NSh Branch, Jan 10, 2014, re Services Provided and Appreciation for Cmnty Grant
(4) S. Robinson, MLA (Coquitlam-Maillardville), January 16, 2014, re Proposed Local Elections Campaign Financing Act
(5) C. McCormick, January 19, regarding “Milliken Proposal, Taylor Way & Keith Road (Devt Permit Applicn No. 12-084)
(6) M. Anthony, Jan 19, re “Coach Houses help W. Van win back its charm’ North Shore News Wed. January 15, 2014
(7) Ambleside Orchestra, January 20, 2014, regarding “Ambleside Orchestra Winter Concert Invitation
(8) January 20, 2014, regarding “RE: Garbage Pick up Schedule 2014
Responses to Correspondence
(9) Director of Engineering and Transportation, January 17, 2014, response to C. Siddoo-Atwal, “WV drinking water
(10) Director of Engineering and Transportation, January 20, 2014, response, “Garbage Pick up Schedule 2014.
MB: two sep motions?
SSch: yes
MB: from Feb 3 approve 8.3, 8.4, 8.5 cmnty grant, 8.6; not sure else
Mayor: brings us to Other Items [8:07]
9. OTHER ITEMS
NG: [pulled] 8.1 and 8.2
MB: Cmnty Dialogue
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NG: two Qs re PSB
when getting report on exterior facade or landscape design, where are we at?
Mark Chan: cmte and DRC, &&& there the design, expect coming back in two months
NG: include from public
MC: among others
Mayor: lights everywhere!
{referring to the mics}
CC: is there a time frame getting back to us?
prelim disc re funding strategy re dollars but haven't come to strategy
NL: audit, update will be bringing forward on Feb 17 as a part of work plan going forward
re timing, Mark and I have been xxx [8:10]
MC: expect around one month time
Sop: it states once parking lot underway, xxx ... timeline?
MC: contract around 18 to 20 mos
decisions Ccl has to make before going ahead
report back to you in public before proposed construction schedule
Sop: you and staff done a good job but wd like to know about funding sooner than later
Mayor: next?
8.2 re CAAD
ML: my item; a cpl of Qs
Mr Leigh's report and feasible study ecic planning grp
know we're only being asked to recv this for info
have xxx wd like to ... at some point, want to know when that point will be
.... &&&? continue with fundraising
my concern this is not approval and don't want to undermine efforts
don't want to get in eyes of public xxx wrt the status
welcome fulsome discussion -- when that might be -- sooner rather than later
betwixt and between release to newspaper before
BL: Beckerman and Morrison
exactly to the point step we're in
effort to go forward cd be tabled, move to next step, donor market
this report ackns concept phase with Russell Hollingworth
absolutely right -- what we are doing is ackn the work requested is done
some tremendous lifting to be done $25 - 28M is no small task today
only able to be done with milestones in place
general direction on the land, biz plan (needs full disc), clear direction on concept design
if those three beguile [donors]
feedback in that area
look seriously at xxx; engage at that point
fine to have tabled but clearly an interim step to point not arrived at yet
keep Ccl aware
ML: thank you, but you didn't answer my question; look at p 15 xxx
60% being borne by the taxpayers, whether that is acceptable to Ccl and cmnty, I don't know
on the basis of this, not sure
xxx; this needs to be put to bed quickly one way or another
can xxx; can't see how in good conscience can pretend this isn't on the table
BL: in the biz feasible study, capital, third party means
contribution to Cultural Services
ML, you're not xxx
ML: what I mean, is that we need this discussion
a bit of sleight of hand
$65K and we think we can allocate them, what are they doing now?
need to be more xxx before going out
Mayor: when full analysis, thought it was coming this spring
BL: pay museum staff now &&& [8:18]
not flawed nor is tabling this as a feasibility study; when strong... re donor position
go out to public
feasibility; higher standards than any other xxx; new benchmark
at this stage ackn good work by the board
operating and we've got a lot of work to do on the capital
NG: a few Qs; going to ask them now b/c don't know why delay
summarize -- am sure the public and not even the media will have time to read this whole report though it's clear
when you came in the beginning (May 2012), the original concept was that staff and programming from the museum, FBG and Cultural Services wd be in the same bldg
approve
in the meantime the model has changed and now FBG not part of the plan now
BL: correct
NG: so FBG on its own
this biz proposal from Museum, xxx? and Silk Purse wd be put into this new bldg and do their work from there
BL: correct
NG: guesstimate
BL: early conceptual design work, direction with potential donors proceed fairly soon
before the summer
examination of that potential by end of the year; bd's energy focusing
donor robust enough, feeling strong, proj becoming real
more design details; xxx
NG: thank you, top of p 4; architectural contract
BL: yes
NG: in the biz feasibility study, re parking, intended to equal what available on surface
p 7 diff kinds of galleries that exist in WV
the FBG listed as a public commercial gallery
wd as xxx
BL: Ruth Payne expunge
CC: shd have motion re donor potential by the end of the year
BL: wd be
CC: to Lewis's point, 2012, 2013, now 2014, entirely volunteer efforts
desperate for information; sooner rather than later go to public with this
initial comments re biz feasibility study
like Cclr Lewis, concerns of basic premise
2/3 coming from existing DWV funding
right now $700K and we don't have a CAAD, just a small museum
28K facility,
close museum and miraculously do with same staff dollars; don't understand it; seems like creating it out of nothing
your overhead, seems like we're subsidizing &&& doing at the moment
I don't understand -- new money or addl funds?
on p28 you say maintenance janitorial jointly
so operations, facility costs; we have on top of that mntnce costs
capital reserve; capital costs for maintaining that bldg
not captured -- an addl cost on top of the $900K
need clarification
BL: staffing components are all in camera, happy to supply listing in the ctr
Ccl Lewis's comments re special
reassign; look at staffing
want Ccl to understand we've looked at it carefully; it is an in camera item
{hm; not really. If no particular person identified, staffing costs don't qualify for in camera}
Silk Purse {???}
address that corporately even though xxx
Sop: this is 45 pages; it's a feasibility study
to raise capital have to have something in front of ppl
need design concept, think coming in future
who owns this? M-owned or Society running this?
if M, we have major concerns; when do we have details?
what's it going to cost the taxpayer?
xxx ... xxx ... will it be a white elephant? they'll tell us will not
xxx ... what is considered operating?
they're doing their damndest
there are assumptions here the public may not understand; get this to public asap v soon
BL: donations to the capital side of this bldg, in order to create a Dist asset
Lewis's opening comments not lost
moves from capital donation to ???
this cmnty has great assets, can only afford if made affordable; xxx not there
accomplished, come back to Ccl and cmnty
Sop: if I might follow up
if encouraging the raising of capital and this is a floating doc, concerns about around this table
whether M-owned or not, how can we be assured?
concrete, a real picture, if this is just a feasibility, when reality? &&& [8:34]
MB: note -- thank the bd -- this is a v gd doc, did a lot of research the company hired to do this
did note one of the major functions
education and xxx progs; youth and sch chn
wondered how much xxx with Schools, good art teachers, how much are they buying into this
BL: at this stage not a lot of outreach
in spring dialogue with a whole host
that dialogue will really help with the potential this might and cd be
want to make sure we're adding value rather than duplication
MB: in May did adv group to &&& then biz plan
a bit of concern this report going out to public without nuts and bolts
M part $900K of a $3M+ budget
don't get .... from this doc
BL: put an idea out there
a direction, in principle, about a locn for the ctr; work on biz plan
if Ccl want to direct that
central premise of the biz plan
we are going out now to talk to donors
first time donors if going to be built
current commitments of the Dist wd continue currently $780K
a standing assumption
if Ccl says we don't want you talking about this
stand down, bring it back, xxx [8:38]
current commitment will carry on, and if not, taking to donors, then we shdn't be here
MB: think we shd do that
{ &&& get this! }
hear the nuts and bolts before going out
BL: if Ccl wishes
if xxx; if not an adopted plan of Ccl then we shd slow down and
NL: then maybe early, mid March, operating analysis
current plan for CAAD; have that fulsome discussion; $780K looks like currently; why decisions made &&&
Mayor: March
NL: if Brent is comfortable with that
staff of CAAD and staffing of not {?} -- in camera
elements ... important to being able to support the biz feasibility
Mayor: lose track Ccl endorsed this concept
bd working hard and spending
raise money for capital
threshold then come back for plan for operating facility; don't want to throw all that under the bus
[now] to:
9. OTHER ITEMS
core review
NG: at prov level
no info available about who how when occur
we hv supported the NSh food charter
wd like to propose we pass a similar motion:
1) Request that the Minister Responsible for the Core Review and the Minister of Agriculture:
a) ensure the Prov Core Review process [serves] to protect and enhance the Agricultural Land Reserve and the Agricultural Land Commission in support of objectives reg the region's supply of agricultural land and viability;
b) ensure meaningful consultation opps with Ms and the Regional Dist in MetroV, the UBCM and stakeholders; and
2) Convey its recommendations on the Provincial Core Review to all mbrs of the Legislative Assembly, the MetroV Board, the Port Metro Vancouver Board, Ms in MetroV and the UBCM.
[8:44] Motion carries
Mayor: next: garbage colln
NG: me again; re email sent Dec 16 re pickup
was going to gloss over but it got the hairs of my neck to stand up
staff give us an update
the writer says -- how does one reduce garbage generation -- stop eating, drinking,shopping
smiled
interesting; ppl still ask that question and others to write to Ccl -- yes ..... and not thinking
wdn't hv pulled this except for next line, "pls gentlemen, advise how"
yes, we still have to do more; reduce plastic -- five, six types of colln
I separate my garbage another three times; three types of plastic and drive to NV
{not cycling to avoid the GHGs from the car?}
RF: the reply that I provided to that resident is self-explanatory
cd offer comments
even before new calendars out, biweekly; frequency
staff had studied composition of our waste; 40% xxx cd be recycled, so enabled us to divert
xxx green can; adjusted reg garbage to xxx; CNV went to ev other week this year as well
weekly basis and reduce amt take to the curb
many have xxx; 54% participation rate; more successful than staff had anticipated
[yellow blue 8:49]
MB: letter from Mayor Robertson to support and endorse the pride house mission
think the material pretty self explanatory
WV was an official in the 2010 Olympics
Mayor Robertson reading out to the cities to lobby IOC to xxx require a Pride House
for LG
good initiative, recognizes xxx issues
might dispense with some of the shenanigans in Russia there
Mayor: other
flies in face; don't classify ppl; intrusion
separate house for Pride -- sep for Catholics, Muslims?
xxx; orientation irrelevant; only judged on athletic
UN get away
everybody is the same -- that's the ultimate goal for society
segregating is xxx to xxx; against inclusion; ev treated equally xxx whatever
think it's a step in the wrong dir
in V
wd hope in WV we think xxx [8:52]
Sop: we see a lot of ppl that get downtrodden for whatever reason
what's going on now in Russia is abusive; nothing to do with sports; it's a human rights issue
to support a motion to better the framework for gay and lesbian; is something we shd support
CC: for clarification from Cclr Booth
putting fwd the motion from CoV; on second page, a four-part motion -- I wd support that motion
that motion says the IOC demonstrate full recog of xxx
a cmnty-led Pride House
update their charter to explicitly to xxx LBGT
READ OUT
4th xxx endorse efforts of Tim Stevenson xxx advocate....
don't know that we need to endorse TS
but certainly the first three
urge not to discriminate, don't know how to argue against that
those two, don't think anyone wd disagree
in an ideal world wdn't xxx
in particular in Russia, discriminatory.... let alone
... a Pride House is a safe place to go in a hostile envmt
in such a repressive country we shd hv a sanctuary for those ppl, it's nec
arrive at a world where ppl, we won't need a Pride House
ask numbers b and c, with substitution of WV
MB: think the intent is the same; use wording of CoV motion
CC: making a friendly amendment -- in addn to A, B and C
Sop: I accept that
ML: don't disagree with the intent of the motion; not sure the proposed remedy is something we all agree with
today Stevenson had the mtg with IOC, went well
why just the 2014 motion?
adopt someone else's motion rather than have staff
certainly Cclr Stevenson v supportive of a Pride House in Vanc, and also in Sochi -- does he speak for the whole cmnty?
want all to be participating
xxx when starting to debate, not sure within our scope of expertise
by the time we get to this the Olympics will be over
not sure remedy; support goal
MB: that's why I didn't go with C, was to petition it in Sochi
ML: so CoV through Stevenson being there has accomplished B
heard today from radio reports
Mayor: xxx guided by my godson who happens to be gay
he and his friends are v big on fact that they don't want to be ... as different; don't want to be separated
just feel, to start classifying ppl ... Chinese, Catholic protest 9:01
guess talked about it enough
CC: take Lewis's point
start Sat, role of public officials; effect symbolic
I'm proposing amendments that we have non-discrimination in the charter
pretty much a no-brainer; regardless of sexual orientation, not something that is complicated
Pride House, take the Mayor's point but wd support it
TP: excellent comments
wondering if B is what we want: update the Charter; think that encompasses all; a little bit more simple
move forward and have a resolution
Sop: ev entitled to rights and freedoms, don't think anyone's not in agreement with that
fellow-human being; shd not be discriminated, not acceptable
and I don't think it's discriminating
worked with many many gays in my career
best; at a loss to think one way or other that we're not going to xxx
Mayor: didn't think they were
MB: subject to by seconders, amend it to B
so just B wd be my motion on basis of human rights; xxx do have to protect ppl
Mayor: motion carried
Dogwalkers
MB: did Mr Kruger sign up re dogwalkers?
[NO]
MB: an excessive jump and not done transparently
based on NV, offers a diff bundle of services
these are small businesses and performing a needed service
concerned if ppl can't afford, service needed
dogs will suffer; don't want neurotic dogs out there in the cmnty
can Ms L follow up with these ppl?
81% jump, not small potatoes
$273 increase in fees; big jump for a small biz, a biz licence and a dogwalking licence
Mayor: have staff had time to xxx
NL: wd like to have Mr Chan respond; will respond to Mr Kruger in due course
MChan: the changes jt, between Parks and Bylaw Dept
DWV were lower than NV: potential overused, balanced use of our parks
xxx; $550 per yr; $180 to $265 for year
still significantly lower than $550: in NV is 48% higher, is $831[9:10]
ackn we can always communicate more -- Communication Dept and Parks Dept
unlicensed dogwalkers is something we're aware of and something we shd address
re fee structure; fees and charges; sp consideration for youth and seniors........ recovery rates
we have 100s; detailed consultation wd need to be considered v carefully from a cost POV
MB: Q to Mr Chan; did fwd material to Ms Leemhuis
re comparables, NV is a nbr but not only one
DNV only one in GreaterV with higher fees, others don't
the package the District offers for those fees; much diff licensing regime
limit number of licences; trail network diff used by diff groups; also have to look at services they offer
wd be interested in responses...... know you don't consult them, xxx how we xxx our fees.
10. Public Questions/Comments
Mayor: PQP, Carolanne Reynolds. Welcome.
CR (slight delay getting to the mic): I'm sorry, thank you; b/c I was on the second page I had no idea
{clumsily said -- you sign up for PQP so didn't think I wd be the first}
I have two comments but want to make some v quick comments first for what happened tonight.
[1] The IOC said their charter says equality.
{refers to Pride House discussion during the ccl mtg}
[2] It wd be appreciated if we cd hv a map of the Marine Zones before the PH. {Item 7}
[3] Wd like to find out if we cd see the video of the Jan 17 ccl mtg held last Friday.
Fourth, Thank you v much for the comments on the B C Binning House.
~ Now my first question is wrt the Cmnty Engagement Cmte
1. CEC
I'm a little bit puzzled b/c there were no mtgs on the Calendar nor its webpage since May last year.
There's nothing about its expansion, and the Consent Agenda lists three citizen mbrs appointed, so it's a mystery as to how they were chosen. Pls clarify.
~ My next one is about heritage.
2. Heritage
Pls review practices and policies
When ppl contacted me about trees and vegetation in Memorial Park, I called the Hall for information and mentioned that it was a heritage asset. The staff mbr expressed surprise. To your credit, some cclrs felt there ought to have been a notice with plans. That's a start.
Correspondence on this agenda has a resident's letter expressing dismay that a forester's property, sold to the District last fall, with 60 years' worth of landscaping (some from seed), and trees (including sequoia) was bulldozed. I've been told Parks had taken an inventory, so of course it was thought special specimens wd be kept. Both VanDusen and the Sechelt Botanical Park wd have taken some trees and the owner was willing to pay for their transport. In fact the owner is so upset, he has removed a substantial (in the millions) donation to WV from his will.
All the heritage bodies were terminated over five years ago. May I again recommend that one be formed asap. Am sure their comments and input wd be valuable. There is no doubt that not all of WV's heritage assets have been listed, identified, or protected.
Pls revive attention to them. Remember there are five categories: palaeontological, archaeological, architectural, cultural/historical, and scenic (as in landscape and environment).
Indeed, what better time to do so.
Heritage Week in BC
always starts on the third Monday in February. This year Feb 17 - 23; the theme is Heritage Afloat
As I have for the past 25 years, as Chair of Heritage West Van I'll be organizing events. We're thrilled that among other participants will be the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue team (at Heritage Fayre on Saturday the 22nd). There'll also be a display in the Library, talks, a heritage cream tea, and a nature walk among other activities -- and restaurants {participating}.
The Heritage West Van website has not been updated for this year but see last year's info. We'll put up draft 2014 flyer and update it with confirmations.
Everyone's invited to enjoy our special cmnty. Want to join in the celebrations? call 922 4400 or write to heritage@westvan.org Thank you
11. Adjournment
=== SPECIAL CCL MTG AGENDA February 17 ===
Note: At 4pm 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.
4:00PM
1. Call to Order.
EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC
2. RECOMMENDED: THAT in the public interest, mbrs of the public be excluded ... under the following...:
90. (1) A part of a council meeting may be closed if ... relates to or is one or more of the following:
(a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the M or another position appointed by the M;
(c) labour relations or other employee relations;
(d) the security of the property of the municipality;
(e) the acquisition, disposition, or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality;
(i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications nec for that purpose; and
(k) negotiations and related discussions re the proposed provision of a M service that are at their preliminary stages and that,
in the view of the ccl, cd reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the M if they were held in public.
Purpose of mtg: negotiations and proposed provision of a M service, personnel, employee and labour relations, land, and legal matters.
3. ADJOURNMENT (of open session)
=== REGULAR CCL MTG AGENDA February 17 ===
For On-Table Items Please See Items 3, 6, 9.1, and 9.2
7:00 PM
1. Call to Order.
2. Approval of Agenda -- amended by:
Adding to Item 3 the January 27, 2014 and February 3, 2014 special and regular Council meeting minutes;
Adding to Item 6 a report regarding proposed ׃ Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 4780, 2013;
Adding to Item 9 Items 9.1 and 9.2 regarding correspondence;
3. Adoption of Minutes
Jan 17 special Ccl mtg; Jan 27 special and regular Ccl mtgs; and Feb 3 special and regular Council meetings.
DELEGATIONS
4. K. Fenton, Coho Society of the North Shore, re Update on Coho Society Events and Progress (File: 0115-20-CSNS1)
Presentation to be provided.
RECOMMENDED: THAT the delegation be received for information, with thanks.
REPORTS
5. Reports from Mayor and Councillors on Boards, Committees, and Working Groups
6. [5-Year] Financial Plan Bylaw No. 4780, 2014 (File: 1610-20-4780) (On-Table)
As the proposed bylaw received first reading at the January 27, 2014 regular Council meeting Council may
consider giving the proposed bylaw second and third reading. Powerpoint presentation to be provided.
RECOMMENDED: THAT
Proposed “[5-Year] Financial Plan Bylaw 4780, 2014, be read a second and third time; and
Staff report back to Council, no later than March 31, 2014, with a report articulating specific deliverables and timelines related to the proposed Long-Term Fiscal Sustainability Review and Plan; and that thereafter staff provide Council with updates on the progress and direction of the Long- Term Fiscal Sustainability Review and Plan by way of quarterly Council Reports over the duration of the project.
7. Rezoning/Devt Permit Applicn No. 13-018 for 870/876 Keith (Parcel 3 of Evelyn by Onni) -- Appendix H
Powerpoint presentation to be provided.
RECOMMENDED: THAT
Rezoning/Devt Permit Applicn for 870/876 Keith ... advance in the application review process;
Staff bring fwd a proposed bylaw to amend the Zoning and a proposed Devt Permit for Ccl consideration; and
Staff bring forward proposed Master Plan and Master Devt Agreement amendments for Council consideration.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
8. 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. .
8.1. Proposed Devt Variance Permit Applicn No. 13-061 for 4850 Water Lane (File: 1010-20-130-061) Schedule B
RECOMMENDED: THAT the MClerk give notice that the proposed DVP Applicn to construct additions and a replacement deck onto an existing house, will be considered by Council at its mtg on March 10, 2014.
8.2. Appointments to Community Grants Committee and Design Review Committee
RECOMMENDED: THAT Cedric Burgers, Doug Butterworth, Keith Fenton, Augustine Hii, Carolyn Kennedy,
Farouk Noormohamed, Donal O’Callaghan, Paul Richards, Dimitri Samaridis, and Kim Smith, be appointed to the Design Review Committee for the term ending January 31, 2015.
RECOMMENDED: THAT
1. Ieva Cornford; Pattie Donnelly; Bryony Reid; and Coral Winfield be reappointed to the Cmnty Grants Cmte for a term ending June 30, 2015; and
2. Radmila Jones be appointed to the Community Grants Committee for a term ending June 30, 2015.
8.3. Correspondence List (File: 0120-24) (click here to view correspondence packages)
RECOMMENDED: THAT the correspondence list be received for information.
> Council Correspondence Update to January 24, 2014 (up to 12:00 Noon)
Received for Information
(1) Committee and Board Meeting Minutes West Vancouver Memorial Library Board December 11, 2013
(2) E. Lyman, January 15, 2014, regarding “Benefit or diaster? (Wireless Cell Towers)
(3) A. Franks, Jan 22, re “CD Zoning in WV: No Precedent for High Density such as “Maison in Sgl Residential Nbrhds
(4) Preserve Sentinel Hill, Jan 23, re “Broad Cmnty Support AGAINST Maison Devt: Selection of Comments from Residents
Responses to Correspondence
(5) Dir/Engg, Jan 21, response to HUB NSh Committee, � Block Marine Drive Redevelopment Cycling Facilities 
> Council Correspondence Update to January 31, 2014 (up to 12:00 Noon)
Referred for Action
(1) Jan 27, re � Budget and the [Five-Year] Financial Plan Bylaw #4780, 2014 Agenda of the Jan 27, Reg Ccl Mtg
(Referred to Chief Financial Officer for consideration and response)
(2) WV Seniors’ Activity Ctr Adv Board, January 28, 2014, regarding “Proposal West Vancouver Community Eco Centre (Referred to Director of Parks and Community Services for consideration and response)
(3) P. Ducommun, Jan 29, re “Maison (Milliken’s Proposed Devt ...)
(Referred to Director of Planning, Land Development and Permits for consideration and response)
Received for Information
(4) Committee and Board Meeting Minutes Design Review Committee December 5 and December 12, 2013
(5) Hollyburn Heritage Society, January 20, 2014, re “Hollyburn Heritage Society Annual Report to Council for 2013
(6) District of North Vancouver, January 22, 2014, regarding “North Shore Food Charter ]
(7) P. Falls, January 24, 2014, regarding “Fwd: my speech to council on jan 13, 2014 (Milliken’s Proposed Devt) (Previously received at January 13, 2014 Council meeting)
(8) S. Cook, January 24, 2014, regarding “how can you possibly compare the city of NV fire dept and yours
(9) J. Mascall, January 24, 2014, regarding “Keep west vancouver safe
(10) H. Levy, January 24, 2014, regarding “Pls let me know your intentions re. INTERVENER APPLICATION
(11) C. Ballantine, January 26, 2014, regarding “Fw: West Van’s stroad’.
(12) E. Lyman, January 26, 2014, regarding “Fwd: update 2014-01-25 Who knew? The Wireless Smart Meter Meltdown (13) S. Hean, Jan 28, re “FW: GE San Diego to Save More than {$250K} Annually with GE Smart Lighting Technology
(14) Howe Sound Community Forum, January 29, 2014, regarding “Save the Date Summary of Jan. 14th Forum
(15) Vancouver & District Labour Council, January 30, 2014, regarding “MVA invitation letter & poster for Mar 19
(Metro Vancouver Alliance Founding Assembly, March 19, 2014) 
(16) P. Hundal, January 30, 2014, regarding “Concerns about Klee Wyck in light of the 1528 Argyle controversy
(17) BC Coalition of Ppl with Disabilities (BCCPD), Jan 31, re “You’re invited to BCCPD’s Swing Into Spring!
(April 9, 2014 Fundraising Event)
(18) West Vancouver Masonic Hall Society, January 30, 2014, regarding Sale of Masonic Hall
(19) 13 submissions, undated to Jan 27, re Milliken’s Proposed Devt (Previously received at Jan 27 Council meeting)
(20) C. Loat, Jan 27, 192 pages of emails and signed forms from 𣾁 voters, re Milliken’s Proposed Devt
(Previously received at January 27, 2014 Council meeting)
(21) 2 submissions, dated Jan 17 26, 2014, re 1384 Burnside Rd (Envmtal Devt Permit Application No. 13-050)
(Previously received at January 27, 2014 Council meeting)
> Council Correspondence Update to February 4, 2014 (up to 4:30 p.m.)
Referred for Action
(1) J. Gosney, January 25, 2014, regarding “Proposed Transit Referendum
(Referred to Mayor and Council for consideration and response)
(2) i2i Intergenerational Society of Canada, Jan 31, re “Request letter of support: Intergen'l Day Canada June 1st 2014
(Referred to Mayor and Council for consideration and response)
(3) D. Lam, January 31, 2014, regarding “Seahawks flag
(Referred to Director of Parks and Community Services for consideration and response)
(4) Feb 3, re “Budget decision 2014 M taxes and utilities impact home ownership affordability and fiscal sustainability
(Referred to Chief Financial Officer for consideration and response)
Received for Information
(5) Govt Financial Officers Assn (GFOA) , January 10, 2014, re Canadian Award for Financial Reporting Achievement
Responses to Correspondence
(6) Director of Parks and Community Services, February 3, 2014, response to D. Lam, “Seahawks flag.
9. OTHER ITEMS
Ccl has requested that the following corresp be brt fwd for discussion, and may propose a motion if Ccl considers further action is required.
9.1 WVF Fighters Charitable Society, Feb 5, re “WV Fire Fighters Charitable Soc 2013 Summary of Activities (On-Table) ]
9.2 District of North Vancouver, January 22, 2014, regarding “North Shore Food Charter (On-Table)
RECOMMENDED: Items 9.1 and 9.2 be received for information.
10. PUBLIC QUESTIONS/COMMENTS 11. ADJOURNMENT
=== REGULAR CCL MTG AGENDA March 10 ===
6pm: Purpose of the mtg is: personnel; labour/employee relations; land; legal; business interests of a third party; and proposed provision of a municipal service. The PH will start at 7pm and the reg ccl mtg after the PH.
7pm: PUBLIC HEARING
Subject Lands: Marine Zones land (Marine Zones 1, 2, and 3). Zone 1 lands extend 1000ft from the waterfront lot line. Purpose: The proposed Zoning Bylaw wd allow for foreshore enhancement and shoreline protection works, including associated landscaping, pedestrian walkways, and intertidal habitat enhancement, as permitted uses in the Marine Zones.
Then Reg Ccl MTG -- MAIN ITEMS:
Delegation (WVSPCA); Proposed Amendment to DP for Seascapes [1]; Proposed DVP for 4850 Water Lane; Proposed Zoning Amendmt to CD32 for expanded range of commercial land uses at 1763/65/67 Marine) PH Mar 31; Marine Zones (if PH closed); 5-Yr Financial Plan/Budget for adoption [2]; Consent Agenda; interesting correspondence......
Full agenda: http://westvancouver.ca/sites/default/files/dwv/council-agendas/2014/mar/10/14mar10-agenda2.pdf
[1] If it's the case that the CAC was $70K for a trail, then giving the money back b/c steep does not make sense.
The devt was upzoned, no? Cmnty shd keep the $$$ and apply it to something else. Is something missing?
[2] Ccl (wisely) passed this motion Feb 17:
Staff report back to Council, no later than March 31, 2014, with a report articulating specific deliverables and timelines related to the proposed Long-Term Fiscal Sustainability Review and Plan; and that thereafter staff provide Council with updates on the progress and direction of the Long-Term Fiscal Sustainability Review and Plan by way of quarterly Council Reports over the duration of the project.
If no report yet, why adopt? Adoption can be at the Mar 31 mtg, still early b/c the deadline is May 15.
Continue to be cautious and prudent, pls, Ccl!
=== ANIMALWATCH === how wolves change rivers
called a trophic cascade -- what an incredible sequence of changes -- how everything interacts/interrelates.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysa5OBhXz-Q
=== INFObits ===
o UKRAINE WRANGLE -- Ukraine's Crimea lives in Russia's shadow: 5 things to know
by Richard Allen Greene, CNN -- February 28, 2014 -- Updated 0245 GMT (1045 HKT)
1. Crimea isn't legally part of Russia now, but it has been in the past. [Russia gave Crimea to Ukraine in 1954]
2. A lot of Russians still live in Crimea. [about 20% Tatars] {typo = deadset}
3. Part of the Russian Navy is based in Crimea. [for 230 years]
4. Crimea has played a vital role in world history before.
[Crimean War 1853-56*; Florence Nightingale; Tennyson's The Charge of the Light Brigade
"Theirs not to reason why, theirs but to do and die."; the Battle of Balaclava]
5. And don't forget Yalta, of course. [where Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin met {I enjoyed the nice view of the sea}]
---> the whole article: http://edition.cnn.com/2014/02/27/world/europe/ukraine-crimea-5-things/
* In the Crimean War, Russia lost to an alliance of France, Britain, the Ottoman Empire, and Sardinia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimean_War
o Mardi Gras Mardi Gras - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mardi_Gras
2014 date, March 4 ... Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday, referring to the practice of the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season wch begins on Ash Wednesday.
o House of Commons: 85%of MPs divorced, a few years ago was 70%
{my personal opinion: travel for accompanying spouses of MPs and senators shd be paid (as expenses)}
o Av sgl-fam home price rose 221% between 1999 and 2012 in the MetroV region covered by the Real Estate Vanc.
=== ROYALWATCH ===
William and Kate just like us? We'd prefer them to act like royals
2 Mar 2014: Victoria Coren Mitchell: ... It's no use the royals pretending they're ordinary. They're not. And what's more, we don't wish them to be ... The average taxpayer shells out about 40p a year for the royal family, I think, which makes them an excellent deal on entertainment better value even than the BBC licence fee.
from: http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/mar/02/royal-family-should-act-like-royals
=== HERRINGWATCH ===
@GlobalBC: First successful herring spawn in False Creek in more than 100 years - http://ow.ly/tSLMF
=== HERITAGEWATCH ===
2014 Heritage Wk flyer follows (p25/26), then WVM continues with the usual heritage, haiku, qtns at end.
HERITAGE
WEEK POSTER
SS Sicamous Paddle Wheeler
The SS Sicamous is a beautifully restored heritage paddle wheeler (aka sternwheeler) built in 1914. Once upon a time it graced the waters of Okanagan Lake as a vital link for news, passengers, and cargo to valley communities.
Sicamous was one of three luxury-class passenger liners operated by CPR, the main carrier on the lake. It departed from Penticton at 5:30am, arriving in Vernon mid afternoon, and returning by 8pm. Tickets cost between 25 cents to $2 depending on the destination. Many passengers boarded the Sicamous as a short holiday to experience the first class service and the luxury of hot water, electricity, and fine fittings of mahogany, teak, and brass. For 75 cents they could enjoy a three-course meal on monogrammed china and silverware, and for 50 cents they could have a private hot bath heated by the steam boiler.
With its passenger and freight connections via the CPR, the Sicamous formed part of the national transportation network. As a freight vessel, it was altered to carry fewer passengers and more cargo to the right you can see a rail car pulled up on tracks at the dock. The 1935 archival photo, with Captain Joseph Weeks and his crew, was taken during The Great Depression. In 1936, the ship was retired from service completely.
The SS Sicamous, along with the steam tug Naramata, now rests on the waterfront in Penticton with cabins and exhibits ready for you to explore. Operated by the SS Sicamous Restoration Society, this iconic vessel celebrates its Centennial in 2014 and is an example of the importance of our waterways, lakes, rivers, and ocean coastline to British Columbia’s history.
The photo illustration is by Shirley L. AndersonThe archive image is courtesy of Sicamous Heritage Museum PMA5285
Click here for more images and history» www.sssicamous.ca
SS Sicamous was listed on the Canadian Register in 2007. Read the Statement of Significance:» www.historicplaces.ca
MORE INFO
Sicamous (sternwheeler)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sicamous_(sternwheeler)
Heritage
Hipster Highlights: Episode 1 "The SS Sicamous" -
YouTube 5:19
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1vry8f6x2U
+ HERITAGE SOCIETY of BC http://www.heritagebc.ca/events/
Dynamic Downtowns Webinar
USING HERITAGE TO BUILD DYNAMIC DOWNTOWNS -- 10:30am THURSDAY March 6
Register now for our first Heritage BC webinar. This one-hour presentation with urban planner, Maria Stanborough, will explore best practices in heritage conservation for downtown revitalization. The webinar material is based on a thorough analysis of downtown heritage conservation projects throughout BC, and is meant to provide a framework for all communities that are considering heritage as part of downtown revitalization.
Learn about: Steps for successful heritage conservation and downtown revitalization
British Columbia heritage legislation
Other planning tools including zoning and design guidelines
Best practices of case studies from throughout BC
Economic impact analysis of heritage conservation projects
Presenter Maria Stanborough is an urban planner with expertise in heritage, economic analysis, and sustainable development. She was the project manager for the Dynamic Downtowns Workbook: Using Heritage to Build Strong, Vibrant Downtowns, and has presented the workbook material at a number of conferences and workshops throughout BC. She is currently a senior policy analyst with the Union of BC Municipalities.
http://www.heritagebc.ca/blog?articleid=142 Click here for more details: » Education: Webinars
+ HERITAGE WEST VAN heritage.westvan.org
2014 Heritage Wk flyer (pp 25/26). Ph 922 4400; write heritage@westvan.org urge more support for heritage by DWV.
+ HERITAGE VANCOUVER SOCIETY http://www.heritagevancouver.org/
+ VANCOUVER HERITAGE FOUNDATION http://www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org
=== Haiku Invitational === March 1 June 2
Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel Ltd. proudly present the 2013 winning haiku. The 2013 winning haiku, Sakura Awards, and Honourable Mentions can be found here. http://www.vcbf.ca/haiku-invitational/winning-haiku/2013-winning-haiku
The 2014 Haiku Invitational will accept up to two unpublished poem submissions (in English only) from each individual, online from March 1 to June 2, 2014. The theme is “Meet your neighbours. Haiku poet Kobayashi Issa wrote: “Under the cherry tree there is no stranger and we’d like you to tell us, in your haiku, the many ways cherry blossoms bring you closer to your family, your friends, your community, and co-workers. Celebrate with a Cherry Blossom Picnic (or a hanami, which means “flower viewing in Japanese) to really find out the meaning of our festival motto “there is no stranger under the cherry tree and write haiku with your friends!
VCBF is launching a new Vancouver category in 2014.
Poets from the Metro Vancouver area can submit your haiku to this new category.
Top poems in six main categories (Vancouver, BC, Canada, United States, International, and Youth) will be judged by Marco Fraticelli, receive celebrity readings, and be featured in creative ways during the 2015 festival including publication in the Vancouver Courier community newspaper, The Bulletin magazine, Haiku Canada newsletter, online publication in Ripples, the newsletter of the Haiku Society of America, printing in a chapbook hand-folded and bound by Victoria-based Leaf Press and publication on the VCBF website.
Winning poems will be read by Christopher Gaze at the VSO’s Tea & Trumpets Concert, at our media-kickoff event, Cherry Jam Downtown concert by media celebrity emcee (past years have been CTV’s Norma Reid) and celebrated at Sakura Days Japan Fair (attended by 12,000 people over two days). For more info: http://www.vcbf.ca/community-event/haiku-invitational
=== MAIKU === 2014 February 20
Circassians' "No Sochi";
Palestinians;
Ukraine split; source: who am I?
quotations thoughts puns
Asking the right questions takes as much skill as giving the right answers. -- Robert Half, US entrepreneur (1918 - 2001)
Self-discipline is when your conscience tells you to do something and you don't talk back. -- W.K. Hope
Loyalty to country ALWAYS. Loyalty to government, when it deserves it. -- Mark Twain, American author (1835 - 1910)
The trouble with being punctual is that nobody's there to appreciate it. -- Franklin P. Jones, US businessman (1887 - 1929)
The stripper was getting tired of the same old thong and dance.
When the skeleton went to a party he had no body to dance with.
'I got lost in the streets of Paris,' he said ruefully.