= May 5th Ccl Mtg MAIN ITEMS: Delegation re Climate Change/Gas Pumps; Coach Houses (report and set date); Adoption of Bylaws (Taxes, Fees/Charges); PSB Status; Corresp: tennis courts, longboarding, Maison Milliken.
= Vive le Canada (Royal Tour; anniversaries); from the EDITOR'S DESK (Upper Lands; Maison Milliken; Martin $$$; WVM/ISACA); WVPD (Blood, Cancer, Family Carnival); UPDATES & INFO (Finance Cmte Volunteers; Utility Stmts; 2014/15 Streamkeepers Bd; 2014/15 WVHS Bd; Srs' Ctr Newsletter; Leisure Guide; Books for Mum; Russia/China)
= CALENDAR to May 25th: CULTUREWATCH (Theatre; Art; Music); TALKS
= HEADSUP 07A: May 5 Agenda, Mtgs, VAG architect HEADSUP 07B: Ccl May 5 Summary, Music, BC Golf Museum HEADSUP 07C: Mtgs HEADSUP 07D: Generation Squeeze HEADSUP 07E: Events, Drug Drop-off Day; BC Salmon Farms on TV; Pun for Mum HEADSUP 07F: WV History, Heritage BC to WV, BoV HEADSUP 07G: Clara's Big Ride
= CCL NOTES April 28: HBay Biz Assn Delegation; Residential Recycling Services; Maison Milliken; Purpose-Built Rental Housing; Subdivn Services Sq Nation/PkR; West Bay Pk; NSh Cmnty Food Charter; Taxes, Fees, Charges; Corresp: heritage cedar trees; more tree-cutting!
= MAY 5 CCL AGENDA {summary in Headsup; transcript in WVM09}
= MAY 26 Ccl AGENDA
= ANIMALWATCH (Be Kind to Animals); PHOTOWATCH (Timing; BC); INFObits (Top Military Powers, VE Day, VJ Day); SALMONWATCH (Morton, 60 Min); FROGWATCH; ROYALWATCH (Duke/Duchess; Monarchy in Canada since 1497; Prince Charles and Camilla); APARTHEIDWATCH; BEERWATCH (IPA; Craft); TRAINWATCH (374); BOOKWATCH (BC Book Prizes); LANGUAGEWATCH (Kiev/Kyiv); WORDWATCH (Charles's); HERITAGEWATCH; Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival (VCBF); HAIKU INVITATIONAL; MAIKU; QTNS/THOUGHTS/PUNS
== Vive le CANADA === May 18 -- from the Prime Minister's Web Site (http://www.pm.gc.ca/)
+ Prime Minister Harper today welcomed Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall to Canada. The Royal Couple arrived in Halifax, NS to begin a four-day Royal Tour of Canada from May 18 to 21.
+ Prime Minister Harper today announced the appointment of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales to the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada. His Royal Highness was sworn in as a Privy Councillor during an audience with His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, at Government House, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
+ A wreath laying by Their Royal Highnesses at the cenotaph honouring those who died for Canada (100th anniversary of the Great War and 75th anniversary of World War II) (Halifax, May 19)
+ History of the Crown in Canada: http://canadiancrown.gc.ca/eng/1332788662861/1332788724918
+ 150th anniversary of the Charlottetown Conference in 1864, leading to Confederation in 1867.
=== from the EDITOR'S DESK ===
> Upper Lands ~ What a tectonic shift at the May 8th WG mtg! Astonishing. Moved to larger room and still overflowing (100+?). The Hollyburn Ridge Assn (cabins) had read a note suggesting the cabins be phased out, plus summaries under-reported their participation in info mtgs and input. They are a cultural and heritage asset. There was a May 7th memo from the Dir/Planning saying that he'd neglected to give them information/background on the cabins.
Good outcome: there will be a special mtg of the WG re HRA. Also the WG's deadline has been extended with more public consultation planned. Another pleasant surprise was mention for the first time of the strong support for maintaining the 1200ft boundary. Next mtg 7pm Thurs May 22 at Srs' Ctr
> MAISON MILLIKEN -- an agonizing protracted process
Last fall, I commented at a ccl mtg that it was so sad that this issue was so excruciating to all parties. Since it was common knowledge that WV has an ageing popn, it was incumbent on Ccl to plan for facilities (and negligent that they hadn't, though I didn't say that). Ask nbrhds to offer places so welcomed.
From my observations, many supported or not based on emotions or some of the facts, not all.
Supporting our seniors is motherhood and apple pie -- how cd anyone be against that? IMO, we all care and want to do our best for our parents. {My mother is in a facility in WV.}
If that's your only concern, then you support Maison Milliken -- need for memory care, nice design. You might, however, adjust your view when you find out that the private facilities have vacancies, even up to half. So, need? It's the subsidized facilities that have waiting lists, so that's not a factor. It will be expensive. It is likely most will not be from WV.
VCH says this is not needed; they're negotiating for addl beds at Inglewood wch has a waiting list.
B/c of lack of planning, locns have not been identified and secured with rezoning, but they do exist.
As a result, a devpr respected and capable and with a similar facility in Calgary, purchased three large treed sgl-fam lots intending to replace them with a commercial, albeit health so rather gentle purpose, structure -- in effect requesting a spot-zoning in a residential area.
The nearby residents, naturally when faced with this alteration to their nbhd and after finding out from real estate and appraisal experts that it wd decrease the value of their props about $100K, were alarmed. They expressed their opposition giving the reasons. They offered to participate in a cmte/grp searching for suitable sites for seniors' facilities. Many ppl base their decisions on where they purchase their home on the OCP, it provides predictability and the type of nbrhd.
Citizens are averse to spot-zoning b/c it changes their quality of life without requiring their agreement.
Will this precedent put fear into the hearts of all WV residents so they will be against?
or will the well-publicized need for seniors' facilities (regardless of the circs/facts wrt type) tug on the emotions and win hearts and minds?
It's an election year -- seniors won even though will benefit little more than a handful -- let's hope it doesn't delay a more helpful/earlier plan to help more.
The Good News. A couple of cclrs echoed my comments (without attribution of course) from months ago that planning is needed asap for facilities for our ageing popn.
Let's emphasize OUR b/c if you build it they will come.
75% at PkR not from WV? about same proportion on the seawall? What about Cmnty Ctr and Srs' Ctr?
Years ago I also suggested WV residents go on a list saying sq ft they'd like and a price range.
Such a beautiful place, we are attracting the world!
Maison is not THE answer for srs or those w/ dementia but it's AN answer; more needed. ASAP. Well placed. Accepted.
PLANNING! We know the questions.
+ Generous Howard Martin Donation
The $27M endowment will be much appreciated in the cmnty. Those here in the '80s will recall the machinations leading to the devt of the Caulfeild Plateau. Devprs didn't pay CACs (before instituted) -- great to have some kind citizens feel an obligation and gratitude to pay back and help their cmnty for giving/granting them upzoning. Stunning. What a model.
Think it was about 1989 (I was on Ccl) that in discussions wrt changing the greenspace, Bill Chapman (the surveyor) uttered the memorable rationalization -- in effect: that counts as green space -- there's moss on those rocks.,
> NEWSLETTER -- WVM and ISACA
Late is not new but so late is. This one particularly difficult b/c I was in Las Vegas for about a week so didn't attend the April 28 ccl mtg (or other mtgs I usually attend). Had to cancel other activities to spend the long weekend doing the notes/transcript -- and it was a loooong and controversial one.....but at last it's done.
No, not drinking and gambling -- a computer conference.
Actually, the ISACA North America Computer Audit, Control, and Security conference.
Totally nerdy.
Cdn't refuse to go b/c they were presenting George with an award. He wrote the exam in Seattle in September to become a "Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)". It's written three times a year in ~20 countries and for that Sept session he got the highest mark in the world.
V interesting -- un-nerdy -- session was by the person (Markopolos) who caught Bernie Madoff. FYI, the reason Madoff simply pleaded guilty and went to jail is that he'd ripped off the Russian oligarchs as well as Colombian drug cartels so he was dead man walking -- safer in prison.
The last (also un-nerdy) speaker, three-time shuttle astronaut Tom Mullane of NASA, was so great he got a standing ovation.
=== WVPD ===
+ BLOOD
West Vancouver Police and Canadian Blood Services are teaming up for another holiday blood donor drive!
WV Police will be proud to have the Cdn Blood Services 'Bloodmobile' parked out front of our headquarters again.
3rd West Vancouver Police Holiday Blood Drive
Friday May 16 from 8:30am 2:45pm 1330 Marine Drive, WV
The coming long weekend marks the return to summer season travel. It can sadly also result in urgent need for blood supplies owing to increased risk of automobile and other accidents. Blood is needed every minute of every day at hospitals across Canada.
Pls make an apptmt to donate! Call 1 888 2 DONATE (1 888 236 6283) or book on-line through www.blood.ca
+ CANCER
WV Secondary School is joining Rockridge helping WVPD Constable Jeff Palmer and the 2014 Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast!
On May 21st, WV Sec will host Cst. Palmer for a day of training and awareness. From 8am until 3:30pm, Cst. Palmer will be stationary training and collecting donations on the front steps of WVSS. All members of the WVSS community are invited to visit the training station for information about the Tour de Coast and our goal of supporting the Canadian Cancer Society and programs for Pediatric Cancer Research, Treatment, and Patient Support.
The Canadian Cancer Society will host a presentation for staff and students over the lunch break on the Tour de Coast and Cancer Prevention. At West Vancouver Secondary our training and donation station is immediately adjacent to the main school entry at 1750 Mathers. Members of the public wishing to make a direct donation at this event may do so, are requested to avoid peak traffic times associated to school opening and dismissal times.
For more info on Cst. Palmer’s ride and the Tour de Coast or to make a secure online donation to the Cdn Cancer Society, visit Constable Palmer’s Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast page at
http://convio.cancer.ca/goto/jeffpalmer.
Mbrs of the WV Sec School Cmnty considering an on-line donation are requested to include the phrase WVSS Cares’ in the comments section of your on-line donation to associate your support with the West Van Secondary Highlanders school family. On behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society and Cops for Cancer, Thanks for your support!
+ FAMILY CARNIVAL
WV Police would like to thank our partners and community for helping make our 9th Annual WV Police Family Carnival a success. The Family Carnival is a team effort and the product of hard work and support from our WVPD Student Work & Advisory Team (SWAT), our Carnival partners with Westcoast Amusements, and our Carnival hosts at Park Royal.
A portion of ride ticket proceeds support WVPD Youth Programs. This year’s carnival raised $4,144.40. Funds raised through our Family Carnival are administered by the WV Cmnty Foundation. WV Police thank the Foundation for ongoing administrative support.
Carnival supporters this year also generously supported North Shore riders in the 2014 Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast. Donations of $735 have been forwarded to the Canadian Cancer Society for support of Pediatric Cancer Research, Treatment and Support Programs.
Click Here For More Information on the 2014 Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast.
We are already looking forward to seeing everyone next April for the Tenth West Vancouver Police Family Carnival.
=== UPDATES & INFO ===
+ VOLUNTEERS WANTED: FINANCE COMMITTEE
Apr 29 -- West Vancouver is committed to seeking the advice of and tapping into the expertise of residents wishing to serve on boards and committees. As cmnty leaders and volunteers, we value your time and have developed a structure to meet your ability to contribute.
If you are a WV resident and wd like to volunteer to serve on a bd or cmte, opportunities for 2014 are available as follows:
Finance Committee: three volunteer members with specific skills and/or experience in accounting, finance, investment
management, and/or business or relevant municipal operations.
Application Form -- Applicants are requested to complete the application form and return it, along with a brief personal resume, to the Legislative Services Dept by one of the following methods:
Mail to West Vancouver Municipal Hall, 750 17th Street, West Vancouver, BC V7V 3T3 Fax to 925 7006
E-mail: committees@westvancouver.ca Queries 925 7004 Apply by 4:30pm on May 16
+ YOUR UTILITY STATEMENT IS IN THE MAIL
Apr 30 -- Utility statements for the first quarter of 2014 are in the mail April 30, and payment is due May 30.
In the envelope with the statement, homeowners will find a newsletter with updates on utilities-related initiatives, including tips on saving money. Be sure to check it out! http://westvancouver.ca/utilities
+ WV Streamkeepers Board 2014/15
The WV Streamkeeper Society is pleased to announce that at the Annual General Meeting of members on May 8, the following individuals were re-elected as the Board of Directors: Mike Akerly, John Barker, Bill Chapman, Assunta Detels, Peter Gaskill, Elizabeth Hardy, Dave Martin, Bill McAllister, and Dave Reid. At the first meeting of the Board, John Barker was re-elected as President; Bill McAllister is Treasurer and Mike Akerly, Secretary. Pls see the News tab of the Society's website www.westvancouverstreamkeepers.ca for the President's Report, presented at the AGM.
+ WV Historical Society Board 2014/15
At the May 14 AGM the following directors were elected: David Barker, Ann Brousson, Jim Carter, Pam Dalik, Rod Day, Elaine Graham, Barbara Hunter, Rob Morris, Carolanne Reynolds, Marilyn Rhodes, Evangeline Thiele, Wendy Topham, and Tom Wardell.
+ Srs' Ctr NEWSLETTER with many activities
The Seniors' Centre Seniors Scene for May/June is now online. This is where you will find information on programs and events happening at the Seniors' Activity Centre!
Please note that registration has begun for both Spring and Summer programs. Register early to secure your spot!
To view the current [Seniors'] Scene, click here!
{IMO, an incredible array of activities on offer -- how wonderful is the SAC and staff!!}+ WV LEISURE GUIDE
The Ad booking deadline for the West Vancouver Fall & Winter 2014/15 Leisure Guide is Monday, May 19.
Tuesday May 13 -- Published biannually and highly anticipated by residents and non-residents alike, the WV Leisure Guide contains more than 3,500 courses, activities, events, workshops, and trips offered by the District's Parks and Cmnty Services and Arts and Culture departments.
The Leisure Guide is available for pick-up across the North Shore at District and cmnty locns, ensuring greater Guide availability for cmnty mbrs, diminished waste, and an optimized use of resources.
As an advertiser, your advertisement will appear in both the print and online version of the Leisure Guide. You will also have the opportunity to be a pick-up site for the Leisure Guide, and have your company's name and address posted on the District's website.
NEW! We are launching a brand new web-based version of the Online Leisure Guide, similar in look and feel to our newly redesigned website, for a more versatile and user-friendly online experience.
For further info contact: Sabina Kasprzak, Marketing Coordinator | DWV 921 3439 | westvancouver.ca
+ Happy May to Mothers Everywhere!
In honour of Mom putting her feet up,our special this month is 20% off all HARD COVER BOOKSWe would love to help youchoose the perfect book or gift for her...
32 Books & Gallery, 3185 Edgemont Boulevard, NV 980 9032 http://www.32books.com
+ Russia and China Trade -- have just signed a $400B gas deal -- where does that leave Canada and LNG?
=== CALENDAR to May 25th ===
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 info in Headsup/Notice section; not all repeated here.}
= Tuesday May 6 ~ 6pm ~ Upper Lands WG -- postponed to Th May 8
= Wednesday May 7 ~ 6 - 8pm ~ Queens & 21st project at WV Sec (see Headsup)
= Thursday May 8
~ 7:30am ~ Field Sports Forum WG
~ 4:30pm ~ Design Review Cmte CANCELLED
~ 6pm ~ Upper Lands Study Review WG (Revised) at Srs' Ctr
~ 7pm ~ Gleneagles Cmnty Ctr Adv Cmte at GCC
= Friday May 9
~ 9am ~ Cmnty Grants Cmte at WV Cmnty Ctr
~ 10am ~ Move for Health Day Fair at Cmnty Ctr
= Saturday May 10
~ 10am ~ Jewellery Market at Cmnty Cr
~ 1pm ~ Children's Chair Auction at Cmnty Ctr
= Monday May 12
~ 4:30pm ~ Cmnty Engagement Cmte [CEC]
~ 6:30pm ~ Youth Ccl and Youth Appreciation Awards at Srs' Ctr
= Wednesday May 14 ~ 5pm ~ Bd of Variance Hearing (see Headsup)
= Thursday May 15 ~ 6pm ~ NSh Family Court and Youth Justice Cmte in WV Cmnty Ctr
= Saturday May 17 ~ 11am - 2pm ~ Clara’s Big Ride in Dundarave (see Headsup)
= Tuesday May 20 ~ 4pm ~ CEC Jt Subcmte mtg (re WGs and Orientation)
= Wednesday May 21
~ 6pm ~ Devt Applicn Info Mtg: Evelyn by Onni Parcel 3 Rezoning, St David's Church, 1525 Taylor Way
~ 7pm ~ Library Board mtg at Library
= Thursday May 22
~ 4:30pm ~ Design Review Cmte [re Residences at PkR, 752 Marine]
~ 4:30pm ~ WV Police Bd Mtg in WVPD boardroom
~ 7pm ~ Upper Lands WG at Srs' Ctr
= Saturday May 24
~ 9am - 1pm ~ Special Olympics Walkathon in Ambleside Park
North Shore is hosting the 12th Annual Walkathon. Special Olympics is a volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to providing opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities to become productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition. All proceeds of this annual event go to support local athletes.
= Sunday May 25
~ 9:30am to noon ~ Vancouver Westie Walk Start with a Piper-led walk through Lighthouse Pk with your West Highland Terrier and stay to enjoy a fun-filled morning of terrier races, wiener-dunking, and obedience contests.
+++ WV MEMORIAL LIBRARY +++ http://www.westvanlibrary.ca 925 7400
See the Calendar: http://www.westvanlibrary.ca/events/calendar/month
> Telephone Renewal
Our tel renewal line is currently unavailable. To renew items over the phone pls call the Info Desk at 925 7403. Thank you.
> WVML Foundation Application extended to May 23
The WV Memorial Library Foundation is currently accepting applications for positions on their Board of Directors from residents who are passionate about their Library. Applicns must be received by Friday May 23 at 5pm. For a link to the applicn and more info, pls visit our Foundation webpage http://www.westvanlibrary.ca/support-us/about-foundation.
> Friday Night Concert Salon Buenos Aires
On May 23, join us for an intimate evening of Latin-influenced chamber music performed by some of Vancouver's finest musicians. Members of this ensemble perform with the VSO, Vancouver Opera, Turning Point Ensemble, and more. MORE -- http://www.westvanlibrary.ca/events/friday-night-concert-trio-accord-and-friends
> Subscribe to our E-newsletter -- Stay up-to-date!
Receive the latest news and events by subscribing to our monthly enewsletter: http://www.westvanlibrary.ca/e-newsletter
See more at: http://www.westvanlibrary.ca/events/calendar#sthash.CkF8Qa6r.dpuf
> FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT: LATIN CHAMBER MUSIC
~ 7:30pm ~ Friday May 23 -- Gain a deeper understanding of the music you love with insightful discussions and great on-screen performances.
+++ WV MUSEUM +++ 925 7295 http://westvancouvermuseum.ca/exhibitions
April 10 May 31 -- SD 45 One: An Art Exhibition of West Vancouver Students Past and Present
SD45 One is an exhibition that supports, embraces and showcases the vast range of Visual Arts in School District 45 West Vancouver, and facilitates a broader vision of how art is experienced in our city. It allows viewers to appreciate the works of young and emerging artists from SD45 alongside established artists who were once educated in WV public schools. The exhibition facilitates growth and further enquiry into the Visual Arts and will spark both viewers' and students’ deeper interest and commitment to the Visual Arts.
The exhibition includes works by current and recently graduated SD45 students, staff, and a selected group of internationally acclaimed artists who were once enrolled in the school district, and whose work will provide inspiration to young artists.
Artists included are: Douglas Coupland, Graham Gilmore, Ross Penhall, Ian Wallace, Geoffrey Farmer, Cori Creed, Victor Penner, Xwalacktun, Bobbie Burgers, Ken Wallace, Monique Mees, Tony Pantages, and Vincent Massey among others.
The exhibition is organized by art educator Jackie Wong and is curated by Patrik Andersson.
+++ FERRY BUILDING GALLERY +++ http://ferrybuildinggallery.com ~ 925 7290
~~ May 6 - 25 -- Textile Arts Grad Show
Works by the graduating class of Capilano University's Textile Arts program
Opening Reception: May 6 Tuesday 6 - 8pm. Meet the Artists: May 10 Saturday 2 - 3pm
+++
SILK PURSE +++ http://silkpurse.ca/exhibitions/
925
7292
May
13 - June 1 -- Music for Art
We are pleased to present an exhibit of artwork by professional musicians who are also visual artists. Featuring the work of abstract painter/soprano Karen Santos, surrealist painter/flutist Mark Takeshi McGregor, painter/poet Camille Mehta, and photographer/soprano Michelle Koebke. Throughout the exhibit these talented artists will perform concerts featuring music that inspires their creativity and shares themes with their artwork.
Opening reception: Tuesday May 13th from 6 to 8pm
ALLIANCE MEMBER EVENTS
For information on all our Alliance Members including music teachers, cultural associations, quilting groups, textile art guilds, volunteer organizations, and more visit www.silkpurse.ca/alliancedirectory
It's membership renewal time!
Pls check out page 1 of our latest newsletter and read all about the exciting new changes! We want everyone to know about our great programs and services and to become a member, and so we've made it incredibly easy and economical to join! You can even GIFT a membership to your friends and family.... Please note that as of May 1, you must show your membership card with your admission to all concerts!
CLICK THE LINK BELOW to read more..... www.silkpurse.ca/newsletter
+++ 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
AN EVENING WITH DEREK MULLER -- 7pm Wednesday May 21
THAT'S JUST CRAZY TALK BY VICTORIA MAXWELL -- 6pm Thursday May 22
EVA CASSIDY - HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING -- 8pm Thursday May 22, Friday May 23, Sat May 24
LIONS GATE YOUTH ORCHESTRA WITH CLYDE MITCHELL,... -- 7:30pm Friday May 23
PRO ARTE CENTRE GALA 2014 -- 7:30pm Saturday May 24
EXTRAVADANZA -- 7pm Sunday May 25
+++ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 60, WV http://westvan60.com Ofc 922 3587 Lounge: 922 1920
MAY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MEAT DRAWS EVERY SATURDAY 4:30 PM
+ FRIDAY MAY 9
7 - 9 pm WHISKY TASTING IN THE HALL HOSTED BY UNITED DISTILLERS WITH APPETIZERS SERVED
$29 PER PERSON TICKETS AT THE BAR
7pm KARAOKE IN THE LOUNGE
+ SATURDAY MAY 10
9am -- PATIO, BBQs, and CLEAN UP -- COFFEE and DONUTS; PLS COME OUT AND HELP THE LEGION SPARKLE!
+ FRIDAY MAY 16 -- MiniMeat Draw 6pm
+ SATURDAY MAY 17 BBQ -- BBQ HAMBURGERS AND TOSSED GREEN SALAD $8 TIX AT THE BAR
+ TUESDAY MAY 20 -- GENERAL MEETING - 7pm -- MOVED to May 27
+ SUNDAY MAY 25 SING A LONG IN THE LOUNGE ~~ 4 - 6pm
SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND!!
+ SATURDAY MAY 24
11am EARLY OPEN FOR EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL REAL MADRID vs ATHLETICO
4:30pm MEAT DRAW NEW!!
6pm MUSIC BINGO NEW!! PRIZES AND FUN!
+ SUNDAY MAY 25
4 - 7pm ~ LIVE MUSIC WITH VIC AND FRIENDS;FREE HOT DOGS
+++ WV CHAMBER of COMMERCE + 926 6614 + http://www.westvanchamber.com
>>> Great to learn Seacliff Properties has donated office space at the NE corner of MDr and TWay to Heritage BC wch has moved from Victoria to WV. They area new Chamber mbr:
Seacliff Properties Ltd. is a Vancouver-based, privately owned real estate company with more than 25 years’ experience in the successful devt, acquisition, and management of large-scale real estate projects throughout Western Canada...
...In addition to managing its portfolio of income-producing real estate, Seacliff is currently actively developing sites in both Vancouver and West Vancouver, along with a waterfront residential development in Sechelt and a master-planned residential community in Colwood on Vancouver Island. [info@seacliffproperties.ca]
For the whole notice from the Chamber:
>>> Received info from the Chamber:
PumpkinFest 2014 looking for volunteers/donations
PumpkinFest 2014 -- Now in our 4th year, PumpkinFest has become an integral part into the NSh cmnty calendar. As well as being a fun day for all the family, PumpkinFest is also the signature fundraiser for the WVCmnty Services Society which has to date raised over $95K for progs and services within the WVCmnty Ctr that would otherwise not have been provided...
PumpkinFest is a 100% volunteer-led event, but without the support of community-minded businesses across the North Shore, PumpkinFest would not be possible. This year the kick-off dance will be Saturday October 4th and the community-orientated harvest style festival is on Sunday October 5th at the Cmnty Ctr. Along with our regular features such the pumpkin patch, scarecrow, and pumpkin-carving competitions, open-air market, home and harvest competition, and family zone. New this year is a live entertainment stage and beer garden.
If you wd like to make a donation to PumpkinFest there are levels of sponsorship to suit every-sized business.
For further information email: pumpkinfestcochairs@gmail.com
=== CULTUREWATCH === {those in Headsup sometimes not repeated here}
* THEATRE
{see more plays in the Kay Meek Ctr section}
+ ARTS CLUB -- http://www.artsclub.com -- box office at 687 1644
Kim's Convenience, a Corner Store Comedy, Ins Choi's hilarious and touching debut play. The Korean owner grapples with both a changing nbrhd landscape and the chasm between him and his second-generation offspring; journey of a fractured but loving family. Granville Island Stage, April 24 - May 24
Spamalot Monty Python et al at the Stanley Industrial Stage until June 29
+ THE CULTCH thecultch.com
James and Jamesy 2 for Tea various times, May 13 to 18
+ METRO THEATRE 266 7191
What I Did Last Summer in rehearsals - summer fun starts May 17
What I Did Last Summer by A.R. Gurney is a charming "coming of age" tale set in the summer of 1945 on the shores of Lake Erie. It tells the story of Charlie, a feisty teenager vacationing with family and friends at a beach house, learning about life and love during the last summer of WW2.
Directed by Rita Price, the show will run May 17 through June 14. It's the perfect kick-off to your summer!
Tix at box office, 266 7191, or Eventbrite.ca. Use the promo code NEXTVISIT to get $5 off the reg adult price.
+ PACIFIC THEATRE 731 5518 pacifictheatre.org
Espresso, Pacific Theatre's most acclaimed original creation; three fiery women... 8pm (& 2pm) May 16 - June 14
+ RENEGADE STUDIOS 778 997 2579 May 20 - 24
Seminar: A Comedy -- Four young novelists attend a seminar led by Leonard (Andrew Wheeler), a recklessly brilliant and vicious teacher. Stages Theatre Company facebook.com/events/237859053068866
+ PERFORMANCE WORKS
Lucia: The Musical: A new musical comedy based on the book set in the 1920s, Queen Lucia, by E F Benson 822 6319 onceupon.org/lucia 8pm May 21 - 24
+ WATERFRONT THEATRE 681 5268 artsumbrella.com/expressions
Romeo and Juliet, by the Arts Umbrella preprofessional senior theatre troupe 9pm May 22 and 23
+ PRESENTATION HOUSE THEATRE phtheatre.org 990 3474
Gilbert and Sullivan's The Gondoliers by the NSh Light Opera Society 8pm (2pm matinees) May 16 - 31
+ HENDRY HALL
Last Dance, a drama by Marsha Norman; an elegant reflection on what a smart woman might really want out of life. Beautifully written and tenderly funny. northvanplayers.ca 8pm May 22 to June 7
+ DEEP COVE SHAW THEATRE
Looking, by Norm Foster, 929 9456 http://firstimpressionstheatre.com 8pm May 8 - 24
It all starts when Andy divulges to his friend Matt that he would like to meet a woman and be in a steady relationship. Meanwhile at the gym, Val is confiding to her friend Nina that she has been trying to figure out a way to meet a guy and is definitely not interested in any one night stands. Andy takes out a classified ad that Val answers; but only agrees to meet if it is a double date. The four middle-aged singles meet in a bar and experience a plethora of awkward, embarrassing, and hilarious moments and miscommunications and romance.
“Looking, by Canadian playwright Norm Foster, is everything you’d want in an adult romantic comedy. It’s smart, sexy and, most of all, extremely funny. ... This is a play that the guys in your life are going to love too. If you’re looking for an entertaining two hours of theatre, look no further. Lynn Peppas for the Port Colborne Tribune
* 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.
> 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.
> Artist's 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 (May 23 Fri 12:10pm at VAG) -- Lamenti, 17th Century Literary Figures
* MUSIC
+ Opera Pro Cantanti ~ Lucia di Lammermoor by Donizetti, Cambrian Hall 340 8545 procantanti.com 7pm May 25
+ VANCOUVER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 876 3434 http://www.vancouversymphony.ca/calendar/
Mahler's 9th Symphony Orpheum 8pm May 24 and 26
+ AMBLESIDE ORCHESTRA
Antar Symphonic Suite by Rimsky-Korsakov Highlands United Church amblesideorchestra.ca 7:30pm May 23
+ PACIFIC BAROQUE ORCHESTRA pacificbaroque.com 215 0406
Multiple Bach, Concertos by JS Bach, Orpheum Annex 8pm Sat May 24 WV United Church 2:30pm Sun May 25
* ARTS & CULTURE ALLIANCE
Lots, in fact oodles, of info on all the arts (events, books, plays, heritage, music, dance, etc) around Vancouver
http://www.allianceforarts.com/files/enet/pdf/14/05/theatre_0.pdf
== TALKS ==
Two Literary Events on May 13 & 14 -- Reading & Workshop -- Presenter: Andrew Westoll
Join Canadian AuthorsVancouver with the award-winning author, journalist, and creative writing lecturer.
Author Reading at VPL Tuesday May 13; The Art and Craft of Storytelling Workshop Wednesday May 14
“Andrew Westoll is a born story teller: The Chimps of Fauna Sanctuary, written with empathy and skill, tenderness and humour, involves us in a world few understand. And [it] leaves us marvelling at the ways in which chimpanzees are so like us, deserve our help, and are entitled to our respect. Dr. Jane Goodall
Andrew Westoll won the 2012 Charles Taylor Prize for Literary Non-Fiction for The Chimps of Fauna Sanctuary. An author and journalist, Westoll holds a degree in creative writing from UBC, and is currently a full-time lecturer in creative writing at U of Toronto Scarborough.
~ 7pm Tu May 13: An Evening with Andrew Westoll a discussion, reading, Q & A session. Book signing afterwards.
Vancouver Public Library Free event
~ 6 - 9pm Wed May 14: The Art and Craft of Storytelling Workshop with Andrew Westoll
Take your writing practice to a whole new level with this hands-on storytelling workshop, facilitated by the award-winning author and creative writing lecturer Andrew Westoll. Discover, explore, and improve your storytelling voice through writing exercises, interactive lectures and group discussion of classic texts. Participants will explore the many facets that make a great story tick from character to dialogue, and plot to structure.
Alliance for Arts and Culture, Suite 100, 938 Howe St; CAA Mbrs $25, Non-mbrs $50, Students with ID $30
Pre-Registration required. www.canadianauthors.org/vancouver
+++++ HEADSUP SECTION / NOTICES +++++
===> HEADSUP 07A -- May 1 etc; Agenda May 5 Date: 30 April, 2014 9:36:11 PM PDT
Main Items May 5; Flurry of activities after Easter; MTGS; Announcement (VAG); Ccl mtg May 5, summary and agenda info below (then next ccl mtg May 26)
AGENDA May 5
MAIN ITEMS May 5 agenda: Delegation: Climate Change/Gas Pumps; Coach Houses (report and set date; see agenda summary); Adoption of Bylaws (Taxes, Fees/Charges); PSB Status; Corresp: tennis courts, longboarding, Maison Milliken, and more.
MTGs/Activities/Updates
~ MAY 1st Thursday
Notice rec'd tix for the Legion's chicken curry dinner Sat must be purchased by Thurs May 1; ph 922 1920 to reserve tix
~ MAY 2nd Friday
John Weston, MP will be making an announcement in support of WV Streamkeepers.
Please join with us to celebrate an announcement by John Weston, MP, confirming federal funding in support of West Vancouver Streamkeepers. On Friday, May 2nd at 2:00 p.m. we will gather near the mouth of McDonald Creek, at Seawalk Garden, just west of 19th Street to hear this announcement.
WV Streamkeepers recently made an application to the Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program seeking assistance to help fund the McDonald Creek Estuary Enhancement Project. This is a key component of our fund-raising efforts, and if approved, will provide the necessary funds to allow this salmon enhancement project to proceed.
This is a very exciting day for Streamkeepers. Please join us in this celebration. We look forward to seeing you there.
~ MAY 3rd Saturday
VO closes 2013-2014 season with a massive Don Carlo!
In just two weeks, Vancouver Opera will close the season with one of its largest productions ever staged: Verdi's spectacular Don Carlo, a magnificent drama of a powerful king and rebellious son, set during the Spanish Inquisition.
Almost 80 singers will be onstage, accompanied by 61 players in the orchestra pit, a host of supernumeraries (extras) and spectacular 16th century period sets and costumes. VO's biggest production to date -- an opera not seen in Vancouver in 40 years - promises to be a visual and musical feast and the most explosive cultural experience of the season.
May 3, 8, 10; 11 matinée
Queen Elizabeth Theatre -- Sung in Italian with simultaneous English translations projected above the stage
Call the VO Ticket Centre at 683 0222 or buy tickets online. Tickets from just $40!
~ North America’s Classic Paintings since 1889 -- Caroun Art Gallery (CAG)
May 1 - 14, 6 - 10pm (closed Mondays) Opening Reception: May 3 from 4 - 9pm
Works by: C. Schmidbauer, Carollyne Taylor, K. Meylys, Maleter, Moccrief, Nick Sanly, P. Salas, P. Potapoff, Robert Wood
www.Caroun.net https://www.facebook.com/CarounArtGallery
VAG
Vancouver Art Gallery Names Herzog & de Meuron to Design New Facility [Apr 29 Submitted by Alliance]
The Vancouver Art Gallery has selected Herzog & de Meuron to design its new and expanded home in downtown Vancouver. The new facility will be the first project in Canada for the Pritzker Prizewinning firm. Based in Basel, Switzerland, Herzog & de Meuron have had a longstanding engagement with the visual arts, working with institutions and artists around the world on such renowned buildings as the Tate Modern in London and the Schaulager in Basel.
MORE INFO: http://www.allianceforarts.com/blog/vancouver-art-gallery-names-herzog-de-meuron-design-new-facility
SUMMARY OF CCL AGENDA MAY 5
o Delegation: E. Kelsall regarding Climate Change and proposal for warning labels on gas pumps
o Results of Community Engagement on Proposed Coach House Policies, Regulations and Guidelines Consideration of direction on any amendments to draft coach house bylaws
5. Results of Cmnty Engagement on Proposed Coach House Policies, Regulations, and Guidelines
RECOMMENDED: THAT direction on any amendments to draft coach house bylaws, attached as Appendices A’ and B to the report from the Mgr of Cmnty Planning, dated April 14 be provided to staff so that draft bylaws may be finalized for Council’s consideration of first reading at its meeting on May 26, 2014.
o Proposed 2014 Annual Tax Rates Bylaw 4789, 2014 Consideration of adoption of proposed bylaw, if the proposed bylaw received three readings at the April 28, 2014 Council meeting.
o Proposed Parcel Tax (Eagle Harbour) Bylaw 4790, 2014 Consideration of adoption of proposed bylaw, if the proposed bylaw received three readings at the April 28, 2014 Council meeting.
o Proposed Local Area Service Parcel Tax Bylaw 4793, 2014 (1285 11th Street and 1118-1190 Kings Ave; 1280 12th St and 1233 11th Street; 1115-1185 Jefferson Avenue; and 1250 12th Street) Consideration of proposed bylaw
o Proposed Fees and Charges Bylaw 4414, 2005, Amendment Bylaw No. 4792, 2014 (Planning, Land Development and Permits and Parks and Community Services Fees) Consideration of proposed bylaw
o Public Safety Building Project Status Report for March 2014 Update report for information.
o Devt Variance Permit No. 13-058 (3376 & 3378 Radcliffe Ave) To set date for consideration of the DVP Applicn for a new house with garage.
See website for whole agenda: http://westvancouver.ca/sites/default/files/dwv/council-agendas/2014/may/05/14may05-Agenda.pdf
===> HEADSUP 07B ---> Ccl May 5th; Music 6th, Golf, ....
As they say, salmagundi
Herewith: Ccl mtg last night (snippets); Concert tonight (Microcosmos); ULWG tonight {postponed} (to Thurs); Landslide on Canada Trail; BC Golf Society; {QTP at end}
COUNCIL MEETING -- May 5th:
Passionate plea for warning labels on gas pumps; interesting presentation and discussion of Coach Houses including time line and opportunities for input (bylaws coming May 26 and setting PH).
At the v end of the mtg (PQP): two more passionate pleas: first for a sidewalk, pedestrian awareness; and for protection of trees since three v old cedars recently cut down and some cutting on the blvd, ie M prop (urgency noted and will be addressed right away; then policy with Planning and Parks).
Must say, I was unaware devprs cd apply to the M to have blvd trees, trees on M prop, removed.
Pls repeat mantra: the view is through the trees and/or framed by the trees.
We need the trees for oxygen (cleaning the air) and retaining the rain (preventing erosion/slides).
MUSIC
MICROCOSMOS QUARTET
This week we will perform Janácek's dramatic and emotional String Quartet No. 1, inspired by Tolstoy's novella 'The Kreutzer Sonata', Schulhoff's fun and quirky Five Pieces, written in the same year, 1923, and Bartok's Second Quartet, described by Bartok's friend and fellow composer as 'Life Episodes'. Please join us, details below.
Monday May 5 Matthews residence, Mt. Pleasant area - Vancouver 8pm
Tuesday May 6 Elissa Cristall Gallery, 2239 Granville Street (at 7th) 8pm
Wednesday May 7 Sharman King residence, South Vancouver (near SW Marine Drive) 8pm
Bartók - Quartet No. 2 / Janácek - Quartet No. 1 Kreutzer Sonata’ / Schulhoff - Five Pieces
All concerts are open to the public. If you would like to attend, please send us an e-mail with your name, which day you wish to attend and number of seats. We will confirm with exact location by return e-mail. $30 cash or cheque at the door. (students, etc. $20) microcosmosquartet@gmail.com For more info pls visit our website: http://microcosmosquartet.com
Remaining seat numbers for each event will be posted regularly on the 'upcoming' page.
Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Microcosmos-String-Quartet/117679734960177
LANDSLIDE
May 1 -- A landslide has occurred on the Trans Canada Trail on the west side of McDonald Creek west branch, between Forks Trail and Old Brewis Trail. The trail is impassable and has been closed.
Please respect and observe all "Trail Closed" signs as the area is currently dangerous.
This section of the trail is closed until further notice. Work is being done to re-route the trail. Please check back for updates. Trans Canada Trail
GOLF
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Volunteers
The Museum has many plans for 2014. We are recruiting volunteers to assist us accomplish our goals. If you have one day a week or several days a month we could use your assistance. Contact the Museum at 604 222 4653.
Greetings!
IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR 2014 CALENDAR
> JOIN US ON May 3rd Saturday 1 - 3PM
25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION for the OPENING of the BC GOLF MUSEUM 2545 Blanca St (10th & Blanca)
> May 12th Monday
THE TRADITION GOLF CLASSIC
This event is the main annual fundraiser for the BC Golf Museum. You can assist us by entering as a single, by bringing a team or by being a hole sponsor. We greatly appreciate your support. WE HAVE 20 SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE.
WE ARE SEEKING DONATIONS THAT CAN BE USED FOR PRIZES, IN THE DRAW ITEMS AND IN THE AUCTION.
Contact Mike at the BC Golf Museum to reserve your spot to discuss any donation.
Office: 222 4653 E-mail: office@bcgolfhouse.com Pls renew your mbrship now. We appreciate your support UPDATES/MORE INFO: http://us3.campaign-archive1.com/?u=05396696229a2e236eb99a8dd&id=9e8444ed49&e=1
===> HEADSUP 07C ---> Mtgs tonight/tomorrow!
running up the down escalator again -- Thursday busy!
Herewith: Mtgs; details; {QTP end}
[btw, we saw Norm Foster's On a First Name Basis at the KMC last night -- funny, recommended]
Tonight 6 - 8pm Wed May 7th -- Open House at WV Sec Sch Cafeteria (details below)
Public Info re 21st and Queens: water main upgrades and road improvements
1900 2200 block of Queens, and 21 St from West Dean Cr to Skilift Rd.
Thurs May 8th ~ 7:30pm ~ Field Sports Forum WG mtg
~ 4:30pm ~ Design Review Cmte mtg CANCELLED
~ 6pm ~ Upper Lands WG mtg at Srs' Ctr (Learning Room); draft directions for Ccl
~ 7pm ~ Gleneagles Cmnty Ctr Adv Cmte at GCCtr (Rainbow Rm)
~ 7:30pm ~ WV Streamkeeper Society AGM at St Stephen's (885 22nd)
Guest Speaker: Dr Ken Ashley, Director of the Rivers Institute, BCIT
Mackay Crk Estuary Restoration and Burrard Inlet Restoration Pilot Project
DETAILS
Open House 21st & Queens re water main upgrades, road improvements
Join us at a Public Information Meeting to learn more about the project, ask questions, and share your feedback.
~ 6 - 8pm ~ Wednesday May 7 at WVSecondary School Cafeteria, 1750 Mathers Avenue
In June, the District will begin work on water main upgrades and road improvements around the intersection of 21st and Queens Ave. The work area includes 1900 2200blk of Queens, and 21st Street from West Dean Crescent to Skilift Rd.
===> HEADSUP 07D ---> Tonight ~ Generation Squeeze at Library
{QTN at end} This is in draft wch thought wd be out by now; got a reminder:
7:15 - 9pm Thurs May 8 at the Library
Learn more about "Generation Squeeze: making the case for a new intergenerational deal".
SPEAKER: Dr Paul Kershaw, founder 'Generation Squeeze' and Professor, Human Early Learning Partnership, UBC School of Population and Public Health.
Please RSVP so that we can ensure there is enough room: http://lpc.ca/gensqueeze (or click here)
P.S. Learn more about 'Generation Squeeze' at http://gensqueeze.ca
===> HEADSUP 07E ---> Today {10th}, Sunday, Monday
Got something for Mum yet?
LOTS of Events/Activities, Details, and pun cartoon at end
TODAY
= WVPD wants you to drop off your drugs! (details below)
= Trattoria in PkR opens (details below)
= Ending today,10th: Noel Coward's Sail Away in concert at CBC Studio 700 applausemusicals.com
= BC Distilled Festival, CBC Studios (small batch distilleries offer gin, vodka, whisky, and other fine spirits) 6 - 9pm bcdistilled.ca
= CAMRA Vancouver Spring Sessional Cask Festival: locally crafted beers; 1 - 6pm at the Cobalt (camravancouver.ca)
TODAY & TOMORROW
= Vancouver Opera's Don Carlo at 7:30 tonight (talk at 6:30) and 2pm matinee tomorrow (Mum likes opera? before dins or after brunch?)
= BC Spot Prawn Festival at False Crk Fishermen's Wharf 11am - 3pm spotprawnfestival.ocm
TOMORROW -- Mother's Day
= BC Salmon Farming on 60 Minutes (details below)
= Ambleside Farmers Market -- 10am to 3pm -- Spend the day together by the ocean and beautiful Ambleside Park in the 1500blk of Bellevue. Enjoy special Mother’s Day entertainment, fresh produce, and authentically local baked goods and crafts.
= 2nd Annual Honouring our Mothers 2.5km/11km Family Fun Walk/Run 1pm Start/Finish Squamish Nation Elders Ctr.
The race starts on Welch Street at Capilano Road and follows the Spirit Trail to the WV SeaWalk. All money raised will be donated to Squamish Neighbourhood Animal Partnership & Protection Society (SNAPPS).
= Roedde House's second Sunday Series: Purcell and Britten -- 3 - 5pm [684 7040]
= Opera Pro Cantanti, Verdi's Un Ballo in Maschera 7pm procantanti.com
MONDAY
= CEC mtg discusses guidelines for WGs 4:30pm. (Will they abandon the openness required in the present guidelines
-- but ignored by the ULWG anyway? Shd we just cancel having WGs b/c too optimistic or difficult to expect or enforce openness? If "no closed sessions" as the guidelines said, why not then just have task forces or cmtes?
No need for the hope or pretence.)
= Youth Ccl and Youth Appreciation Awards 6:30 - 8:30pm at Srs' Ctr -- Celebration of the achievements of youth and youth groups within West Vancouver. Please come and join Mayor and Council in acknowledging these remarkable young people and their amazing accomplishments.
DETAILS
+ WVPD
West Vancouver Police, the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, and Public Safety Canada urge Canadians to support National Prescription Drug Drop-off Day, Saturday May 10.
Illicit use and misuse of prescription pharmaceuticals is a growing issue across Canada. The dangerous practice of using prescription medications for recreational purposes is an established and growing risk among youth.
A survey conducted by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in 2009 indicated 20% of students in grades 7-12 reported using at least one prescription drug without a doctor’s prescription. Unfortunately, this source of this risk can be found right in your own family medicine cabinet.
West Vancouver Police and our partners urge you to bring any unused or expired prescription medication to your local pharmacist for safe disposal and destruction.
Pharmacies across West Vancouver will accept prescription and other expired medications for disposal at any time. On behalf of our partners, please take the opportunity of National Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day to review your medicine cabinet and eliminate this unnecessary risk from your home.
Click Here To Visit Our Website For More Information
+ PkR
Trattoria Park Royal will be GLOWBAL's ninth restaurant in the lower mainland and we're happy to welcome them to the Park Royal family. Conveniently located in the new expansion outside Park Royal South beside Aritzia.
+ BC Salmon Farms on TV Sunday -- Alexandra Morton
60 Minutes is running their investigation into salmon farming in British Columbia this Sunday night, May 11. Pls check local listings to find out exactly what time it will air in your region.
It was a great honour to meet Dr. Sanjay Gupta, a remarkable man.
I hope this international spotlight allows Americans to better understand the consequences of the farmed salmon sushi on their plates. The reason companies from Norway are using the BC coast to raise Norwegian salmon is inexpensive access to the American consumer.
Please watch with me on Sunday. You can view the trailer and comment on the CBS website I have provided links on my blog. http://alexandramorton.typepad.com/alexandra_morton/
Alexandra
pun for Mum
===> HEADSUP 07F ---> Hear WV History tonight!
First, BREAKING NEWS! Heritage BC is moving from Victoria to West Van! (102 - 657 Marine Dr) on May 20th.
Before the details of the WVHS AGM,
the Bd of Variance meets at 5pm to discuss agenda items:
6. Applicn #14-008 (4936 Marine) re a proposed sgl-fam add'n with the following variance:
a) 0.73m to Building Height
7. Applicn #14-009 (3810 Southridge Ave) re a proposed rear deck with the following variance:
a) 8.8m to Rear Yard Setback
8. Applicn #14-010 (1820 29th St) re a proposed carport add'n with the following variance:
a) 5.8m to Front Yard Setback
Here's the poster from the WVHS -- promising colourful stories!
~ 7pm ~ WEDNESDAY MAY 14
A SPECIAL EVENING WITH FRANCIS MANSBRIDGE & JOHN MOIR. GUESTS ALWAYS WELCOME!
===> HEADSUP 07G ---> Fri/Sat
Running but not catching up; better let you know about some deadlines....
Fri May 16: volunteer for the Finance Cmte; donate blood (not connected :-))
Sat May 17: Clara's Big Ride (Clara Hughes's visit to Dundarave)
[left over from Mother's Day ^_^ ] {to end of newsletter}
Friday MAY 16
+ VOLUNTEERS WANTED: FINANCE COMMITTEE {details moved to Updates and Info}
Mail to West Vancouver Municipal Hall, 750 17th Street, West Vancouver, BC V7V 3T3 Fax to 925 7006
E-mail: committees@westvancouver.ca Queries 925 7004 Apply by 4:30pm on May 16
+ BLOOD DONOR DRIVE {details moved to WVPD section}
Pls make an apptmt to donate! Call 1 888 2 DONATE (1 888 236 6283) or book on-line through www.blood.ca
Saturday MAY 17
Clara’s Big Ride Saturday May 17 from 11am - 2pm
Dundarave Village between 24 and 25th Street
Come join us as we welcome Olympic athlete Clara Hughes as she cycles through Dundarave Village, her only pass-by on the North Shore and spread the awareness for the stigma of mental illness.
Live entertainment, Adam Woodall, snacks, and give-away, you won’t want to miss this event for all ages.
Sponsored by The Dundarave Business Association.
The best things in life are FREE!
For further info: Contact WV Chamber mbr Carly Salvetti 604 356 6240 http://clarasbigride.bell.ca/en/
=== CCL MTG NOTES 2014 April 28 === e&oe
Re transcript: ... (gap); xxx (words missing); &&& (noteworthy; shd get); timestamps so you can find the part on the video to listen to entire bit.
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. :-)
ABBREVIATIONS, ACRONYMS, INITIALISMS puzzling you? See: http://www.westvan.org/glossary
=== SPECIAL CCL MTG NOTES April 28 ===
Note: At 6pm the sp Ccl mtg will commence in open session in the MFCR and will be immediately followed by a motion to exclude the public in order to hold a closed session, pursuant to section 90 of the Community Charter. At 7pm the reg Ccl mtg will commence in the Council Chamber.
6:00PM
1. Call to Order.
EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC
2. RECOMMENDED: THAT in the public interest, mbrs of the public be excluded ... under the following...:
90. (1) A part of a council meeting may be closed if ... relates to or is one or more of the following:
(b) the consideration of information received and held in confidence relating to negotiations between the M and a prov govt or the fed govt or both, or between a prov govt or the fed govt or both and a third party.
Purpose of mtg: intergovernmental negotiation matter.
3. ADJOURNMENT (of open session)
=== REGULAR CCL MTG NOTES April 28 ===
NB: the draft minutes are not yet up so apologies names are best guesses} UPDATE: fixed in this update
For On-Table Items Please See Items 3, 7, 8, 13, 17.2 and 17.3
7:00 PM
1. Call to Order.
Mayor: It's 7 o'clock time to start; as soon as Cclr Cameron finishes, we can start here.
Quick before the formal part, at the Apr 7 Ccl mtg, Ccl made a decision for an RFP process to issue permits to occupy six currently unpermitted Hollyburn cabins in the Hollyburn Ridge area and that this be released to the public.
applications, info, and how to obtain those permits will be posted on website.
2. Approval of Agenda amended by:
adding to Item 3 the Mar 31 sp and reg Ccl mtg minutes; the Apr 7 sp and reg Ccl mtg minutes; the Apr 16 PH minutes; and Summary of Apr 16 PH re Proposed OCP Bylaw ..., Amdmt Bylaw No. ... and Proposed Zoning Bylaw No..., Amdmt Bylaw No. ... (Maison Seniors’ Living, 825 Taylor Way and 707 Keith Road);
adding to Item 7 replacement page 2 for Proposed Zoning Bylaw No. ..., Amdmt Bylaw No. 4784, 2014;
adding to Item 8 a memorandum re “Correction to Appendix A’ to the report dated April 8, 2014 titled Update on Purpose-Built Rental Housing’;
adding to Item 13 the report regarding Proposed Parcel Tax (Eagle Harbour) Bylaw No. 4790, 2014 and Proposed Local Area Service Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 4793, 2014
3. Adoption of Minutes
1. the minutes of the Mar 31 sp and reg Ccl mtgs, the Apr 7 sp and reg Ccl mtgs, and the Apr 16 PH be adopted as circulated;
2. the Summary of Apr 16 PH re Proposed OCP Bylaw No. ..., Amdmt Bylaw No. ... and Proposed Zoning Bylaw No ..., Amdmt Bylaw No. ... (Maison Seniors’ Living, 825 TWay and 707 Keith) be approved.
> Mayor: Remind everyone welcome to speak except for Item 7, b/c PH closed <
DELEGATIONS
4. Horseshoe Bay Biz Assn, re Update on Initiatives re Branding, Marketing, and Upgrades to HBay Biz Dist
PowerPoint presentation to be provided.
C Fair: my name is Chris Fair, from Resonance Consultancy, speaking on behalf of the HBBA.
Quick Presentation, work we've done for future of biz and tourism
In Nov 2013 our firm was engaged to look at the opps.... We specialize in destination strategies and work in 65 countries and 350 cities around the world. SLIDE -- first ever tourism masterplan for Vancouver....
Over 8M visitors to Vancouver; 9.5M travel Hwy 99, one of the most popular -- HBay may be able to capitalize on...
change perception from travel through it
Declare HBay as Mile Zero of Sea-to-Sky; StS considered a top attraction; four strategies/baskets
First step of adventure (capture ppl who won't make the whole trip)
Second, emphasize ocean-side locn
Third, programming -- what kinds of experiences to attract
Last, enhancing communications for HBay
Positioning; Infrastructure (connect to Howe Sound); destination seawalk -- linear park, all the way to Tyee Pt; Sewell's Marina waterfront and the Sea Safari (been designated a Cdn Signature Experience by Canadian Tourism Commission), a strong foundational offering
how better streetscapes, how increase housing within HBay to increase popn, help biz; ...
programming is the software of experiences attracts locals and tourists; Taste of the Bay (local, opp to turn into for ppl at large); Gran Fondo, Squamish Musical Festival
Communications -- get story out: raising awareness as tourism destination; better website; collaboration with Tourism NV and Vancouver
1st to work with DWV re improving streets and participation for OCP, look at funding new events, devp cmnty's brand
thank you for your time
Mayor: you have 11 seconds left so you did that v well
NG: I was born and raised in HBay, wonderful to see things coming together with the Biz Assn and the idea of revitalizing
My view of HBay, charming as a kid; the biggest event in the '50s and '60s was the Salmon Derby -- unfortunately we fished the salmon to death, that's not an option; it was a huge (metro) Vancouver event, for families in Lower Mainland
cd be redevpd -- maybe for minnows
Love the idea of Mile Zero, sea-to-sky and Trans Canada Hwy.
was at Taste of the Bay Thursday, and notice another event July 17 on govt dock
great to seeing these things coming together
wd also suggest retaining the heritage inventory -- those little cottages wch are so charming; and there's a lot of heritage in HBay; the idea of the walkway is great but focus on some ideas from the past; charm of HBay is the quaintness
CF: authenticity of the sea experience makes in an opp and experience, to be preserved
NG: Good luck
MB: sounds exciting
talked with someone from HBay and said didn't know what was going on
know businesses know but how to make the residents aware and have input
CF: Cmnty Plan; residents involved, issues and opps; realistic? going out to cmnty
Sop: HBay is one of the jewels in the crown, always has been, shd be given what Dundarave and Amb get
HBay fighting for their rights; Ferries taking over half of the hillside
imp now is the Howe Sound Cmnty Forum, looking at whole area -- recreational playground
timely you're involved; start to look at improvements
did spend fair bit of money from Ferries some years ago (did a bit); timely now to look at that
in connection with the Forum, you shd be looking at, cd be leaders
staff will give us a report -- whatever areas you think valuable in short term
CF: larger report and happy to share with staff...
Sop: entrance to WV, need you as an ally as things happening
CF: quite aware, and where we stand on those issues
TP: things happening in HBay
acknowledge work being done; key in partnerships
lots of energy and strong opinions; we certainly appreciate that part.
[thanks]
Mayor: thanks for coming
REPORTS
Reports from Mayor and Councillors on Boards, Committees, and Working Groups
Mayor: Last week the Ch of Commerce had its annual dinner; want to congratulate all the nominees and winners of the various categories, esp Jo-Ann Wood who was named by the Chamber as Citizen of the Year. So, congratulations to Jo-Ann.
On Sat at Amb Pk we had a kick-off for a soccer tournament that's going to start May 29 at Kinsmen Stadium (NV); street soccer tournament for the homeless, at least 18 {age}
Yesterday at the Lawn Bowling Club -- ppl shd drop by, Fridays have a barbecue, setting, great sport, ev training for the tournament June 20th; put on by the WV Cmnty Fdn; going to be the first annual Mayor's Lawn Bowling Tournament
everyone shd be sharpening up their skills
On a more sober note, at the last Police Bd mtg, in April, up until last Thursday, there's been 36 break-ins, thefts from auto, double what we had last year, and 80% were break-ins in an unlocked vehicle, so obviously we as a cmnty hv gotta be a bit swifter than this b/c these ppl are not West Van residents. They'll go down a street and hit six or seven vehicles in a row, and four out of five are unlocked.
First of all, make sure we lock our vehicles and don't leave valuables in them
36 break-ins in the month of April is not acceptable -- [hope] we can do better
ML: echo comments about Chamber's President's dinner and Taste of the Bay -- both orgs shd be congratulated
call attention to the Booktopia event at the Library, May 2nd; suggest go to Library website for details; MP John Weston will be there; suspect MLAs will be, great event
Mayor: who's next?
this machine, I have to advise everybody, is not working so have to have hands
MB: attended the Skateboarding wkshp, Mayor was also there; on designing the new skateboard park at Ambleside, potential
about 35 young ppl there from 9 to 40; no girls, none there
quality of the input, engagement, maturity, positive energy, ideas really impressive
they call it the best skateboard park in the world, on the beach, take a lot of pride
offer of a generous donation from a local skateboard company, ~$50K
looking to put a plan together for the District to look at, 18 years old; technology changes
learned a lot of terms.....(was in the NSN as well)
WV [coming] events -- our own WV Players putting on Fawlty Towers starting this weekend, opening night May 3rd, a six-night run but not consecutive, at KMC; a lot of fun
Same night May 3rd, Mayor attending, sent invitation to Ccl, an event "When Women Rise", a local architect and artist, Mehrdad Rahbar, has bn commissioned by the AMS at UBC to build a sculpture commemorating the struggle of women for equality and freedom and equal opportunity in the world, and apparently this will be the only sculpture in the world dedicated solely to this purpose.
{why not a female sculptor/sculptress???}
From 6 to 9pm at the Lawn Bowling Club. Encourage everyone to attend
Youth Week, May 1 to 7; will be holding Youth Ccl and Awards outside of that week -- wish I had schedule to announce
AM: we will be circulating that list
Sop: Annual Adopt-a-Fish prog with Streamkeepers and Coho Festival Society; took buckets of fry to the creek
one of the funniest thing I've ever seen -- the resident crane with about a four-ft wing span swooped in and scooped up this kid's fish as he was dumping it into the creek [chuckles] -- and then manoeuvred its way through the bushes. You shd hv seen the sight.
This thing was just ominous {does he mean awesome?}, you know; that was the highlight of the day of course
{laughter}
What a treat for those little kids. They'll never forget the value..... look back, good.....
Mayor: thank you for that
Sop: another point
Mayor: we'd like to be finished by 10
Sop: I thought that only took a minute! and it was humorous on top of that
{laughter}
I'll bring it up next time
Mayor: go ahead
Sop: no, it's okay
Mayor: might be humorous
TP: thought Cclr Sop might be talking about this
Vision and Values wkshop Fri May 2nd with Howe Sound Forum; things heating up
10 to 4pm; in our next report, I might actually use my five min to educate; signif issues for those on edge of Howe Sound we call home
CC: Ccl of Ccls mtg a cpl of weeks ago re MetroV issues such as treatment plant and incinerator plus recent court decision governing Regional Growth Strategy
Unf, after three hours there, there's really not a lot of news to share
sewage treatment plant marches on; still don't have any funds, don't have process or timeline
pie in the sky until dollars
incinerator, an emotional issue, received email saying don't send your garbage here to be burned
options, will be coming fwd with sites and proposals.
Finally on the court decision in Langley; MetroV will be appealing that; threat if any particular M can veto re strategy
Can opt out
what does the RGS mean to each M; we have a special area
am asked does WV have to accept so many residents per year
an appeal is forthcoming
NG: as Ccl liaison with the Srs' Adv Cmte -- flea market made $60K and that will be used for programming at the Srs' Ctr. SAC is starting a Gardening Club and they meet Wednesdays; wanna do some gardening around the Srs' Ctr, invited
Residential Recycling Services MMBC (Multi-Material British Columbia) Update (File: 1775-01)
Mayor: everyone has a copy of the report in their binder. Mr Bates -- want to introduce, Mr Fung?
RF: upcoming changes residents can expect.
Phil Bates: brief presentation to accompany report
SLIDES me, then pass to Mrs Meilleur
2011 prov altered the recycling regs; ev in the blue box prog
passed responsibility paper to industry that produced it; they set up MMBC; staff have bn working with them for last couple of years -- was a M obligation. Most residents won't see changes at all. May 19 date of change other than that are some addl materials you can put in your blue box. She'll talk about changes.
M? {cdn't hear name; draft minutes not up yet} [[UPDATE: Meilleur]]: This in addn to what you can put there, milk cartons, paper drink cups, plastics, plastic foam, and plastic bags wider range SLIDE
New reqmts: glass separated from other recycling; M not penalized if glass found -- to glass depot
will begin receiving non-deposit glass as of May 19; exploring options for receiving glass at curbside
NSh Recycling working hard to make residents aware -- show at Rec Ctr this weekend; mailing; over the summer
Recycling only, not garbage or yard trimmings
public consultation for WV -- what role residents want M to play and what they want to pay; started discussions with residents, homeowners' groups, ... surveys
PB: looks confusing but it really isn't SLIDES
May 19 is the launch, when MMBC takes over the prog; present contract for another year
next decision point is in the fall -- whether to stay in the game of extend MMBC prog a year
will come back to Ccl with info
contract is a joint contract (with other Ms); cd potentially contract by ourselves (decide in fall)
provided an info report as to what will happen May 19
{you might want to click on the report, just to be sure; I found it a bit complicated.}
NG: status of multifam residences right now?
PB: at the moment lumped in with sgl-fam but MMBC may take it on en masse; think now starting to back off
daunting to get this started across prov
we'll consult with multifam to see
NG: para p3 sounds great, too good to be true; short-coming is our current level of service is more costly than that they are willing to cover; we have to make up the cost in the future from our utility fees or the level of recycling services will get lower -- accurate?
PB: pretty close; WV positioned itself well to stay involved; one M walked away
we're monitoring what's going on and MMBC and going out to public to see what they want re services
maybe come to a common ground
Sop: ... extend service willing to go along -- process working with public, how? on the web? mtgs?
PB: looking for mtgs with several ratepayer assns; one in Amb wd bring many from the multifam sector
MMBC outreach by themselves, focus grps
questions up on the web; westvancouverITE is new to us
Sop: Mayor, any vocab in your arsenal? all we're doing is promoting, promoting -- when get to the msg?
when severely fined for improper packaging we have to throw out
looking to burning, v costly, over next 20 years (costly)
we are improving; new initiatives; things we can do -- put that in the pipe somewhere
Mayor: put that in the pipe!
{laughter}
ML: it's in the pipe
understand reluctance to pick up glass and plastic bags
will there be local options for the citizens of WV; certainly to LCB but lots of other glass
other than 'shlurping' it over to NV
PB: consultation question whether want curbside pickup and frequency
find out how much
status quo, sorting at facility
told glass is a safety hazard for the processors
plastic bags -- most end up with a garbage bag full of plastic bags at end of cpl of mos
local soln?
PB: some stores do take plastic bags back
ML: who pays for the recycling services today?
PB: today by ratepayers but moving to a model that is paid for by the consumer/industry
ML: today we pay through utility payments, going forward, this flow of funding back to the District, MMBC, but not all our costs
amt reduced by amt to MMBC
increase not being considered at this point
PB: we've kept the fee same as last year so already seen the benefit of this
CC: a bit confused by that last bit -- kept same when shd be half the fees, fees covered by MMBC
says "only cover half"
PB: prog hasn't started, been conservative with forecasting b/c MMBC new and don't know how cash will flow
CC: told food recycling will be half if works out well?
PB: all things being equal
CC: yearly levy for av homeowner?
PB: $80
CC: so we'd be saving $40, $3 a month. I think this whole thing is a disaster; good more things to recycle; being shoved down our throat by the prov
we're losing control; more we opt in, the more control over the service; if as Coq [opt out], all they (MMBC) do what they like -- pickup whenever they feel like it, days whenever
cost more going to be paying at the grocery store a levy, pay half; spend even more than $40 [saved]
and decreased service on top of that
drop off glass at depots, so all 45K WV residents get in their cars and drive to the transfer station, burning fossil fuels, drop off, and come back? don't know how to paint it other than as a disaster
going to hear from public consultation they like what they've got now; haven't heard any complaints
new and improved service, can put more in; cost more, schedule may change, might have to drive to NV, and if not pay more, add-on, to pick up glass
you say residents jumping up for joy at this? I think they shd be crouched in a foetal position. A disaster.
best we can do, maintain as much control as possible
for $3 a month, I'll pay that so I don't have to drive to NV with a whole bunch of, not v many, a few wine bottles ev month
{laughter}
that's the direction I think you shd be taking: retain as much control as possible; have a good recycling service allows ppl to recycle as much as they can; make it as easy as possible so they don't just throw it in the garbage and get fed up; and have as little to do with MMBC as possible
{applause}
TP: my questions pretty simple. Percentage of glass and how we handle it
Rmd is introducing grey bins for glass, good to know how they roll out that prog and cost
Mayor: as the public hearing this, this is a service biz and I've never heard anyone say have to drive over to NV
Obviously, as with Rmd, we'll have separate bin for glass.
reach in, broken, safety hazard; we have to treat glass separately
last week when I took my recycling to the depot in Hawaii, there were six diff bins; you have to sort; separation is the key
they're way ahead of us
don't have to take glass: we'll ensure residents get exemplary service as they always do
NG: I agree with Cclr Cam, it is a total disaster, but not in terms of the Dist recycling prog it's not a disaster; the disaster is that at the prov level, the whole purpose is to reduce packaging and that's not what we've been talking about!
The objective is not being met by this prog -- that's the disaster
Mayor: well said.
Sop moved: the report dated April 4 from the Mgr, Engg Services, be rec'd for information.
{FYI: good article by Don Cayo on MMBC in VSun Sat May 17 pD3
Proposed OCP Bylaw No. 4360, 2004, Amdmt Bylaw No. 4783, 2014; and Proposed Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amdmt Bylaw No. 4784, 2014 (Maison Seniors’ Living, 825 TWay and 707 Keith)
Bylaws are passed by a simple majority affirmative vote unless otherwise noted.
NOTE: Each reading of an Official Community Plan bylaw must receive an affirmative vote of a majority of all Council members (4 members) in order to proceed (Local Government Act, s. 882).
The proposed bylaws received first reading at the March 31, 2014 regular Council meeting, and were the subject of a Public Hearing held and closed on April 16, 2014. As the Public Hearing has closed Council is not permitted to receive any further submissions regarding the proposed bylaws.
{mics off; cdn't hear}
Mayor: No, I think we shd discuss the first one
RECOMMENDED: proposed “OCP Bylaw No. 4360, 2004, Amdmt Bylaw be read a second time; and third time
ML: four areas I evaluate: the process, the cmnty need, the impacts to the nbrhd, and something I'll just vaguely call other issues
so the process here was a PH: somewhere between 800 and 1000 pages
{hm, NG says 2000}
of written reports and cmnty submissions -- more than that? -- ,
{MClk said something but again, mic not on}
we've had a series of staff reports, series of cmnty mtgs, had a full PH that went from 6 o'clock till around 11, 70-some-odd ppl stand up and speak so I am v confident that this process was open, transparent, exhaustive, and I will stand up and speak in favour of the process and its integrity
Second, letters saying we need (some doctors) and we don't need (some doctors) but look around, changing demographic in our society, in my mind denying this facility is a bit comparable to being a climate-change denier. There is no debate in my mind that our citizens require and will be required and replicated across the country. Need to accept that.
We need to look at the impact of the facility on the nbrhd, a valid concern and appropriate for Ccl to be looking at this proposal on the periphery of a nbrhd, ... Eden Place area adjacency of main roads, ...not going to impact the nbrhd, traffic not going to come into, not in any way as a negative impact, access to transit for staff and family mbrs, proximity, vicinity of PkR, outings, cut into topography, landscaping going to be retained and added, and think those residents to the north are not going to suffer a negative impact in any way, Relative small scale -- not LGH, ~ 100 beds, evolved over the course of this devt process, architecturally approp, envmtally sensitive -- there's green space, green roof, solar opportunities...
The issue is, is this the right locn and is what's being proposed approp for the nbrhd.
The final issue is -- considerable public input about whether public vs private facility; frankly don't understand that discussion at all b/c virtually ev care facility in WV has a private owner. They happen to be contracted to Vancouver Coastal Health for the provision of services, so it was an argument that was almost ideological as opposed to having any relevance to this devt.
{is this a misrepresentation on purpose? The difference is between (govt) subsidized facilities and private. VCH may contract someone to run the facility. Isn't the relevance to this perhaps $3K/mo in a subsidized unit and maybe $10K a month in a private. That's one of the reasons the subsidized facilities have waiting lists and some privates are half empty. So, how do you calculate need? desirability?}
I have problems understanding it
The other issue was spot-zoning. Almost ev devt is quote/unquote spot-zoning,
{huh??? Every??? the whole cmnty has zoned areas. When ppl buy a home in an area, they choose the zoning they desire and expect it to stay that way. Zoning a prop something different is called spot-zoning. Devprs choose the zoning as indicated by the OCP. It's if someone doesn't want to abide by the cmnty's planned zones that they want to change it -- in the spot they own and for what they want.}
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but it is an exhaustive and open process. I think in a cmnty like WV wch is thoughtful and cautious, this sort of applicn and zoning is really a component of good cmnty planning
{yeah, ideally it is a good OCP -- Official Cmnty Plan -- so no need for spot-zoning.....}
and on the basis of that, Your Worship, and balancing the cmnty's need, the lack of what I can see as any substantial negative cmnty impacts or nbrhd impacts, I'm going to vote in favour this evening.
TP: I won't comment on the public process b/c Cclr Lewis covered it well; we strive in WV to create a cmnty that's inclusive; sometimes that way there is imposition and stress on others in that process
At the core we wish to do our v best for seniors in this cmnty; we want dignity and respect
we cd all agree wherever possible we wd wish that our seniors remain in their homes and nbrhds and I think that is a priority one
As a past rep to the Srs' Adv Bd, I know we try our v best to support that goal.
There is actually a need here. One of the ways we can strive to be inclusive is to work on that principle of ageing in place.
This certainly worthy of our attention and our ability to try to find room.
Policy H10 speaks to the need for provision of greater housing options for our growing seniors popn.
This proj specifically addresses the continuum of choice. A gap. A service we actually don't have in WV.
We do know across Canada is 7,407 Cdns have dementia and by 2013 that will reach 1.4M
{yes, I listened to it a couple of times to make sure this was an accurate transcript. The first number is obviously wrong; maybe it's the number was misread and it's 740,700, and maybe Canada passed that number in 2013, last year.}
and we do know, it's a progressively highly variable disease and most ppl will eventually require 24-hr care.
We heard how this just engulfs families b/c we care for our ageing parents; it consumes them,love and care.. We hear want them to be closer to home, accessible, easy.
won't go into locn, Cclr Lewis has spent time explaining that; do note on our Ccl Report, p16, a list of things done; we learned what done to fit in with the cmnty it's heading into
I always look back to see what we've learned so hope can do a better job in the cmnty.
It took a lot of courage of the Ccl of the day to rezone Inglewood, so if I look back to 1963 to today, I think we can all agree on another point -- we're better off as a cmnty b/c that facility is in our cmnty today.
Also, Mr Milliken does live in WV, his home, and I have not doubt he'll stay true to his promises and in fact, we're going to make sure he does.
he understands the culture of WV, always striving for the best
not going to spend any time on the private/public conversation; certainly read through all the research presented to us and we've got to be careful when we read docs like that to take it in its entirety, wch I do [sic] when I read it.
{private, ie expensive, vs public, more affordable, not important? not to be considered?}
I'm going to be supporting the OCP amdmt and the rezoning.
MB: like Cclr Lewis, three or four issues for me to resolve move the proj forward
is there a need for this type of facility; will this exacerbate an already challenged traffic situation on TWay and vicinity; and will the design fit into the nbrhd; and have steps been taken to minimize the impact on nearby residents, including prop values.
I'm satisfied with the consultation and awareness over the last 12 months; we've heard from over 200 ppl, a good cross-section, not including the petition from Preserve Sentinel Hill, wch I will mention shortly.
The need is clear. Statistics confirm we have a large proportion of ppl over 65 who are living longer, needing assistance as they age, on a continuum of care.
As opposed to independent living facilities, wch do have vacant units such as Amica and the Westerleigh, and are notably now beginning to offer light assisted living, there is a zero-vacancy rate for those requiring enhanced assisted living and dementia care, with a six- to nine-month waiting list for a comparable facility in NV.
{yes; vacancies at private, and waiting lists at the subsidized -- note what part/factor omitted.}
we try to compartmentalize the care, the individs involved don't nec'ly neatly fit these labels. All dementias aren't the same, and no two ppl have the same needs.
Existing public facilities are not keeping up with the demand and aren't for everyone.
VCH in their RFP notes that facilities will ideally be a minimum of 100 beds. So there is a need.
re traffic, no residents will drive; they wdn't be at this sp care facility if {cd drive}; this is expensive and likely a last resort for families struggling to take care of their frail loved ones
typical care-giver, preference for transit; deliveries minimal, locn v convenient for families who live there
{hm? wasn't the estimate of WV families was about 20%? they only get preference for the first three months.}
off a major arterial route and not through a residential nbrhd
re nbrhd fit, v high quality proj w/ appealing design and finishings, welcoming facade, thoughtful landscaping, and a high staff to patient ratio
I'm unequivocally convinced that this facility will not negatively impact the prop values in the area.
{you ignore the appraisal or realtors' estimates presented, eg by the Franks re the drop in value for their home?
I believe that the biggest determinant of resale value in this area is locn, in particular, proximity to TWay on the back of Sentinel Hill with no views. This facility is an excellent use of the large site and Mr Milliken has take a number of steps to preserve the treed buffer zone, w/ nbrs to the north... sink bldg so only 1.5 storeys at the top ....control light pollution and service amenities close to TWay and Keith Rd, away from residences
This has bn to the DRC three times and they hv recommended support of the project
{but but but the Design Review Cmte only comments on design; they are not supposed to comment on planning.}
We've heard passionate submissions from both proponents and opponents of the proj; no doubt genuine
don't see the utility in counting those in favour and those opposed, I do have a few comments re the petitions, circulated by the Eden Place residents, and signed by many.
Nowhere cd I find the name or nature of the facility, so before the PH, I called a friend who signed the petition to determine what he knew and why he signed.
{hm. Eyebrows raised reading this. Meaning before Apr 16? Not enough. Not permitted to discuss with anyone personally from the time the PH date was set, so just being before Apr 16 is not enough to qualify. If called before the PH date set, then why not said at Ccl before set???}
He said he didn't know much about the proj but didn't have a problem with increased density and that he was generally more concerned with the practice of taking out all the greenery and putting up big-box bldgs.
{are those not valid objections?}
His issue was less about what is put there and more about the quality of the landscaping and a nice bldg design to fit into the nbrhd.
In conclusion, I foresee the need for more of this type of facility and our staff shd continue to consider similar projs for other sites in the underserved west, north, and central areas of the M.
The fact that VCH has put out an RFP for 44 more beds in WV further bolsters this mandate.
{er, um, for PUBLIC SUBSIDIZED beds -- possibly an addn to Inglewood}
In the words of those who wrote us, shunting a facility like this out of sight is a huge error. There is no reason not to openly accept the pressing societal and medical needs that Maison will fill. It is a shame that a cmnty like WV cannot properly care for its most vulnerable residents. Ea nbrhd shd absorb its share of srs' housing.
{share? there's already Inglewood nearby. What about other areas? Last fall I suggested each area select a place for a seniors' facility. That's sharing -- and letting the nbrhd choose where. Planning and local approval anyone?}
Thank you to all those who participated in the process and to our staff for their hard work and tenacity, and to Mr Milliken for trying to address a pressing need in the cmnty with a high quality facility, so I support the motion.
NG: just impress upon you, cuz I'm feeling kind of sorry for myself -- the amt of paper wch relates to this particular file
{huge, binder in front of her; number double that of Lewis's}
that's over 2000 pages, photocopied on both sides
to show that this has been somewhat of an excruciating process for everyone involved.
quote from one: "creating a cmnty that is inclusive of all of us is especially delicate when this greater inclusion creates an imposition on others." Letter from our former mayor, she has a lot of experience with quotes, I guess.
{when does experience with quotations have relevance?}
I want to thank the residents who came to speak or who wrote to us...thoughts, concerns... like you to know your voice does matter, you were heard you have worked diligently and well, communicated to us and the cmnty.
understand the concerns you have felt, unrepresented and unsupported in this process, and feel deck stacked against you from the beginning. These perceptions shd concern us as a District, and I wd like us to do better in the future.
The nbrhd has taken the initiative to devp a stmt of character wch shd be commended and respected, and wch shd be refined and used when assessing devt ideas in the Sentinel Hill nbrhd.
We need to respect the OCP;
{if so, then don't amend it! don't deviate from the official cmnty plan by spot-zoning! removes a residential area!}
directs us to support greater housing options for seniors, specifies such housing needs can be accommodated in sgl-fam areas, if the proposal is a unique opp and will have minimal impact.
Looking at the need.
Info provided to us: national statistics, anecdotes from professionals on the NSh, and residents who indicate this kind of care is needed and necessary.
ageing popn, this will not go away; this proposal is not assisted living,
{huh? the staff report and the proposed zoning as well as the devpr call it assisted living! Maison is 2/3 assisted and roughly 1/3 memory care.}
WV needs an option for dementia care; NSh seniors w/ dementia do not have housing options
{hm? Inglewood is just a couple of blocks away!}
and this will serve to free up space in public facilities
{Note the stmt it's not assisted living. So why do others call it that?
If those with dementia haven't housing options, what spaces are they freeing?
Besides, why wd a dementia patient leave a public facility to spend three times as much?}
new public subsidized beds do not mean we don't need these for memory care; not-for-profit may be more affordable or ideal or preferable, but we do not have control over this.
There are no offers for this type of care for not-for-profit on the table.
{good point}
and a local proven experienced devpr better than a huge transnational
{well, Milliken has a 'maison' in Calgary so that's the way they're going, no? In any case, does it matter as long as it's good?}
believe this proj will benefit the entire cmnty, including the whole NSh; will benefit the local economy, it will benefit non-profits, extended families, and seniors
need to make this decision on behalf of the entire cmnty of WV.
believe the design of the bldg, well designed, screening, landscaping,..... LEED, now solar hot water panels added to roof
re housing crisis nearby -- find will not be negatively affected in the long term
finally, the locn, OCP policy H3, believe will have a minimal impact on the established Sentinel Hill nbrhd in terms of access, traffic, parking, and obstruction of views
so finally, healthy cmnties need diversity and choice to ensure that young or old, healthy or infirm can live side by side
I'll be supporting this motion
CC: can say fairly, this has been a v highly emotional issue and v charged
want to thank the participants of April 16 for the civility and quality of their comments
even rationally, this applicn is a v difficult one; many valid points on both sides
all have to acknowledge that this proj represents a change for the nbrhd..., considerable
understandable ppl wd be apprehensive and indeed opposed to such a change, particularly when they see little or no benefit for themselves
while considerable support for the proj, largely from ppl who do not live nearby, we have to ackn that it's easy to support a proj not in your backyard
That said, see my role/our role, fair to cmnty as a whole and over the long term
many concerns hv been expressed about the process -- it can and will be improved; we're working on it as we speak
ppl wonder whether they've been heard and I can assure you that you hv bn heard and ea mbr of Ccl has weighed views
while you may not agree with the result or even the reasoning of one or more of us, you shd know we have attempted to weigh the factors as best we can
Briefly, my response to some particular points raised
first -- wd have preferred this proj to [hv bn] considered in the context of an overall plan for the area or an overall plan for these types of facilities in the District
Looking at these facilities and the District holistically is preferable than looking at this one issue in isolation, somewhat unfair for the proponent
{Well, building where the zoning permits has fewer problems. Again, as I said last fall, that WV has an ageing popn and a signif proportion of seniors is NOT a surprise -- why didn't the District plan to fulfil the need? This does make it difficult.}
Nonetheless, believe this spot-zoning is a bit of a red herring in that I hv no doubt that if this use had been proposed of an OCP amendment or an overall strategy for retirement homes, the opposition wd hv bn just as vociferous
{maybe less if had considered all the locns?}
Reality is, ppl don't want this particular type of facility in their nbrhd and we knew that.
{then why not a different approach? Maybe some Cmnty Benefits to improve the nbrhd -- what wd they like?}
philosophically I start from the position a cmnty must attempt to meet needs of the cmnty within the cmnty to the extent possible; given info presented, no doubt pressing need for this type of care, assisted living and memory care even more so.
public serve some of the need, not the whole need
given the need, question whether acceptable locn..... one issue, prop values -- I've spoken to realtors, some say loss, some say won't be signif effect
prop values on one side near [facility] lower than those farther away, possible distance correlation but doesn't show causation
{the nbrs presented realtors' reports indicating ~$100K drop in assessed value. If you are a homeowner, wch realtor will you believe? Fear is powerful. Need to convince otherwise, not just say diff/opposite opinions.}
v difficult to look at this data and and tease out all the vagaries or a prop [variables -- size, view, etc] and say the care home caused the losses
{then find out what does so that can be addressed!}
don't believe will be a signif impact from this facility
do think there will be some short-term effects -- likely caused by uncertainty (whether or not will be approved) and construction phase but once finished, assuming all covenants adhered to, don't think the prop values will be signif'ly affected.
Do want to say, my view is that my role on Ccl is not solely to protect prop values of the residents, that is not our role.
Our role is much broader than that. Certainly have to keep in mind but our role, has to, must be, something v different otherwise we wd not zone anything other than except for highest and best use
{okay, be serious. Wd you really want the whole cmnty to be zoned high rise?}
change between commercial and residential -- this facility amounts to a home, home for a person who can't live somewhere else, likely their last home. In this regard, no diff than a rental bldg or a coach house that's rented or a sec ste that's rented. It's diff type of housing, institutional and it has care, nurses, care workers, but these are needed for residents to survive; much like facility across the street from my house -- has nurses, wheelchairs [etc] -- these residents need to live in the cmnty, need to live at all it may be commercial, but it really is a home at base.
Finally, criticized for its precedence; thin edge of the wedge argument, concern going to see whole area rezoned, all the way up and down TWay, ultimately there's no way for us to refute this argument other than not let that happen going fwd and to make sure we go fwd with a more comprehensive plan for these facilities for the District and with a more comprehensive plan for the District as a whole.
I will say wd only want to consider similar applicn in future in the context of a broad view
Having this in front of us, have to make a decision on its merits
difficult decision and have agonized over it; but do support
Sop: an amazing spin!
quite emotional at the PH; my heart goes out to those who shared their concerns about their loved ones, don't think there's any greater bond than between siblings and their parents -- you know I have an ageing mother -- we''re gonna do the right thing for them. If it's not this devt, it's going to be somewhere.
we're going to do the right thing for our parents regardless of what facilities are around
Mr Milliken and family are good citizens..... know he will do a good job
must give equal credence to the citizens of Sentinel Hill and their passion to protect their investment
I didn't answer the second part of what the Ccl did, I wanted to save it till now
in last week and a half I've had 14 calls from citizens about various probs: their nbr, trees, dogs, you name it, this Ccl gets a lot of ph calls -- they're all protecting their investment
was never ten years ago as it is today
b/c the value, assessment, has increased at such a rapid rate we find ourselves with residents wanting to preserve -- that's not a bad thing
residents of Sentinel Hill want to preserve the entire hill residential above Keith Rd
we are remiss for not giving a master plan, comprehensive, of the TWay corridor; imagine that will come in the future; certainly void in this situation
one passage I read in a doc; to single out a small parcel of land for use classification totally diff from that of the surrounding area for the benefit of the owner of the prop is considered to be a spot-zoning, detrimental to the surrounding prop -- and that's what's happening
Look at the FAR for sgl-fam, it's .35; look at all other comprehensive devts in WV, highest is .45 -- and this one is {.98},
{he misspoke putting the decimal point in the wrong place, saying .098; .98 is what he meant)
three times as much -- that's an impact on an area
owe have not and will not, in my view, until absolutely gridlocked to the point you'll be spitting bullets when driving down TWay; traffic congestion we're going to face
will this have an impact, I don't know; adds to like everywhere else; we're not paying attention to that
must be a master plan, a future determination of when we're going to say we're going to solve those probs
residents that live close to it -- unlike those shared their emotions didn't live in the area -- of 51 who spoke, v few lived close by; area residents, what have they to lose?
they look at site and say it's going to have an impact
have to believe some of that, it's their life, their investment; typical of other things that we fought against
various reasons, must have courage to stand up for your convictions about individual family nbrhds this cmnty was based on
ev time we change, not opposed to it; this is a fair example of the work that was done just for this devt
{holds up a binder}
democracy is in action here in WV and as a result outcome will be what you hear tonight; but I've alway upheld for the sgl- family nbrhds and will continue to do so in the future, and not going to support this proj tonight.
Mayor: one of the advantages of going last is that most everything has been said
the need is obvious; the first 20 years of this century, the popn of over 65 is increasing over 80%
good record of local devpr, attractive proj in a locn that makes sense, has gone through our process
confine my remarks to what we want as a cmnty
If call ourselves a cmnty, we can't be shuffling off ppl at end of their lives, infirm, out of the cmnty
that's not the cmnty we want to live in
reading on the whole issue of assisted living, I ran across this paper written by a Fulbright Scholar for SFU and it actually makes some good points
Starts off saying: a relatively new shelter and care option in Canada is the assisted living facility. The best designed and operated of these accommodate physically and mentally frail older ppl who require a protective envmt, regular and unscheduled assistance with daily living activities and some nursing care. However, unlike the more traditional nursing homes they offer a social or residential care model that more closely resembles an inn or hotel in both appearance and operation. Even though they need assistance to cope with their vulnerabilities they're still able to maintain their dignity, independence, control, individuality, and their privacy.
{Most, if not all, think the bldg is a nice design. No problem. My mother is in a seniors' facility and those with dementia, outside of first or mild stages, have virtually no independence, little control, and often not (caring or) conscious of having dignity. One of the memory tests is to see if they know their address. Many can't even recognize their spouse or their children. It may be the case that Maison will not keep those in the serious or later stages.}
The doc goes on to say one of the solns that has to happen is local govts must initiate land use and zoning policies administratively easier for devprs to locate their assisted living facilities
In conclusion, now is the time to act. The crisis is in the making. The shelter and care demands of a growing popn of frail seniors cannot be addressed through a biz-as-usual attitude.
come back to my comments about cmnty -- anybody who thinks the fed or prov govts will come up with a soln to issues like this are dreaming in technicolour
blunt reality -- both run up such debts and deficits they've used up a lot of their options
Comes down to cmnties like WV to look after our own citizens.
{another assumption to bolster the need and desirability but not even half of the customers/patients may be from WV. Maison's only concession is that WV residents will get preference ONLY for the first three months -- but doubtful it will fill upin three months. It's great to look after our own in our cmnty but then, Ccl, put in requirements that those living there will indeed be from WV.
Doesn't Milliken even say most will not be from WV?
WV does have lots of beds/units for srs -- Many private facilities in WV are even half empty -- one cd argue we have too many spaces (but at high rates)}
We need to take a leadership role in ensuring that facilities like this that are obviously needed are going to be built
{yes, and make sure built FOR WV residents in an area where welcome and nbrs happy.}
so I'm proud to support this proj, think it's an excellent proj, and think when it's built nbrs are going to be v happy with the way it fits in, and Mr Milliken is going to be v proud of the addition to WV that his company has made, so I'm going to support this v enthusiastically.
Shall I call the question?
Sop: light is on
if I derive anything from this, I wd ask staff present Ccl with a comprehensive review of the TWay corridor for the future for our consideration
Spoke to this on sev occasions the OCP needs major attention and renewal
{as I said some time ago, the OCP is supposed to be reviewed every five years -- hasn't it be over ten....}
I think those two areas for the benefit for all in future including our sgl-fam nbrhds protection, that's the least we can do at this point in time
Mayor: don't think anybody on Ccl wd disagree that we possibly need to review our OCP; our sgl-fam nbrhds -- let's be clear -- are not under a threat
{residents of Eden Place, Sentinel Hill, don't think so?
they've offered to be part of a cmte studying the District to find areas
There's no doubt there are some desirable locns -- Planning has just not identified them and worked on the zoning
Reviews shd be regular, even to confirm zoning.}
anyone living on 11th and Haywood is not going to see the house beside them rezoned a factory or something
Let's keep the conversation sensible
Sop: Excuse me, it is sensible -- the OCP needs to be amended--
Mayor: --agreed; we're going to look at that--
Sop: --it's to protect ppl on Haywood, where you live, and other places; this is not a, it's not lacking some consideration from me
Mayor: we all agree -- call the question?
Second and third readings: CARRIES with all in favour except Cclr Sop
ML moved: proposed “Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amdmnt Bylaw be read a second and third time.
Mayor: {both} CARRIED with Cclr Sop opposed
ML: Ms Scholes to comment on the process?
Mayor: Ms Scholes, have you any comments on the process?
SSch: Note Ccl cannot receive any further submissions until after final disposition of the bylaw, scheduled to come back sometime in May
Sokol: Correct, before Ccl can consider adopting the bylaw there are a number of conditions [precedent] that wd hv to be met including the execution of the covenants and a number of other steps. Until all done we won't be bringing back for final reading
{adoption}
but we intend to do it in May at one of your mtgs.
{on the May 26th Ccl Agenda}
Update on Purpose-Built Rental Housing (File: 2515-02)
SM: came to Ccl last Nov, outlined consultation process; purpose to outline findings, ...(consultation)... seek your endorsement
held Nbrhd Fair questionnaire; rental Bellevue Tower; get feedback
...interesting opportunities; 43 answers/survey
rezoning: shd there be exceptions
30 responses, split
general questions
incentivizing rental by reduction in taxes?
can we prevent demolitions?
purpose-built rental is not a hot issue
Hollyburn Gardens under staff review right now and report will come to you...
comment sheets available: 13 said rental needed, 17 opposed, 4 want further study re impacts
parking challenges, loss of green space
104 signed forms from nbrs against
seeking endorsement of the work prog
support retention; detailed examination; in apt area...
Mayor: one person signed up to speak
Sharma (sp?)// C Erlichman: shareholder of the Bayside Towers, I speak on behalf of the 104 residents and owners in the area opposed to infill; their say has been excluded from the Ccl's visual report of completed questionnaires and relegated to as a separate table of form letters instead.
three main points wrt Hollyburn proposal:
1 - area in question already dense compared with other regions of WV
2 - infill is not the answer to the concerns addressed, such as availability, affordability, and the demolition of rental bldgs ten years from now. The report does not present both sides of the issue, and leaving a jumble of citizen comments to stand for the drawbacks. An informed opinion can only be made once the drawbacks are as fairly presented as the support.
I will therefore elaborate:
= area already dense ...
= prop already has 126 stes in a 16-storey tower; the so-called unused land is in fact being used as underground parking, green space, and for preserving gaps. Gaps are spaces left between bldgs for the purpose preserving the benefits of the waterfront for residents living behind the large tower. WV has a more relaxed green space value/character that separates it from other [cities]
to push the higher density than already does not serve the nbrhd any good; seems more like a push for profit than at expense of the residents there now
Second, I personally gathered the 104 signed questionnaires -- voicing opposition to further densification and infill. These 'no' votes have not been presented in the visual presentation in the report.
Not a sgl person I spoke to was in favour of infill, not one.
Seems like there's an intentional effort to mislead the Ccl into favouring the Hollyburn proposal
The proposal is not about creating affordable housing unless the goal is to decrease the value of all around save the Hollyburn
For those in area: decreasing prop values, decreasing green space, setting a precedent for other bldgs, increasing congestion and parking difficulties, blocking whole bldgs such as Bellevue Gardens from waterviews, destroying the character of this region
The incentive for preserving rental stock and maintaining affordability is to keep the market competitive and not let one company--
{ding}
-- can I finish the sentence?
Mayor: yes
SE: and not let one company have a plethora of unfair advantages handed to them by the M.
Mayor: thank you for making those remarks --
Stephen, some questions
CC: we all have in our boxes today, a nice copy from residents
I understand we're not debating the Hollyburn right now, however they do raise a number of matters interesting
one, they question the need for building purpose-built rental housing; in District several types of rental housing; we have sec stes av for rental, owned stes owners rent individually, and we're going to be considering coach houses (for rental)
from the material presented so far, I don't feel I have a confident sense of the overall WV rental market and the role that purpose-built rental plays in that market; the specific urgency of the need, ...
on two fronts
maybe the need isn't so much now but greater later...xxx
figure out and staff's assistance, the need, the niche, and how urgent
do think a role for this but if questioned by Bellevue Tower, I cdn't give them a considered reply
SM: you're right, the notion of urgency we really don't have a handle on
this discussion is driven by an ageing rental stock in the region as a whole, and the loss of rental in some cmnties
eventually better off than most; explained
our housing stock not that vulnerable; concrete, well-maintained
any one of those rental props cd be redevpd under existing zoning, basically w/ a Devt Permit re form and character
v little rental housing has been built over 40 years
issue is have a fairly healthy stock, hasn't been replaced
better handle on those kinds of issues; Hollyburn Gardens came along
has it any merit? industry interest?
you are right, it is longer term, not based on today; have a diverse housing mix over time.
CC: need more info about stock of sec stes, owned houses in Dist, how coach houses fit in -- how important is this
binary issue -- all of us support preservation of present housing stock and where zoned -- making changes
SM: work we can definitely do
Sop: Cclr Cam is right; doc came recently, full of interesting reading, relates to the 21st prop wch is yet to come to us
you draw parallels from your motion tonight is to endorse update and speaks to the Hollyburn Props without the addn of this to public to give some indication of the feelings, why are we talking about the HProps? as you stated earlier today when I talked to you -- see Mr Geller in the back; see lane houses, not quite adopted as final...
look at infill, might be a prog for the future, haven't finalized that
can't really get excited about 44 and 38 ppl making the decision that you can draw a parallel from
feel more work has to be done for our benefit to go ahead about decision about infill in future
what are we trying to achieve here?
if you say, you haven't built anything
apt zone done well, any given time one cd be stratified, we want the 40-60 split within this cmnty and uphold the rental stock, xxx
we're down the right road
before speaking about infill, talking about HProps with this report to endorse it; I wd feel better just to receive it for info, then you come forth with a report talking specifically
{good point}
SM: clarity to endorse for us to do the work to answer some of those questions, by no means endorsement of an applicn
prior to going to the Housing and Nbrhd Fair we did update Ccl on this, just to share this prelim
reason outreach by applicant; had sound response to this proj
Sop: guarantee from you endorse moving forward on 21st???
Sokol: no attempt that Ccl is endorsing
can draw a parallel some issues facing on the last item Ccl discussed -- urgency for srs' housing,why didn't we plan in advance -- on this it's not urgent, going to get to be a bigger issue over next few years; looking at opps; that's what we're trying to do here
Sop: fair enough, I admire that
you're putting in front of us a prop, you're considering giving us a report to go ahead with infill and we hv not completed any consideration about infill or anything else!
Mayor: we have to move along, it's after 9
Sop: no answer yet
Mayor: answer is staff looking for guidance to do further work on rental infill housing
Sop: we've already had that initiative
Mayor: as soon as we get all the others to speak, we'll pass the motion and move on
Sop: I don't take up too much time
{chuckles in gallery}
MB: segues to the state of rental, one piece of it
wd like to see some forward-thinking analysis re trends
Ppl are looking at rental differently than in past -- not as I can't own my own home so I'll rent, instead, take money out of my house and I'm going to use it to do things I want to do; renting a nice apt is appealing
the alternatives not nec'ly there
$1.5M, $1.8M, not buying a condo and putting money in the bank -- that's the trend I'm starting to see ppl leave the NSh, can't put money in their pocket
work around future visioning; I'd like us to be ahead of the game ... xxx
on p3, "while the Dist has taken measures to prevent rental housing from being converted to strata title ownership, it has no legal authority to prevent demolition of a rental apt bldg or to require that a redevpd prop remain rental."
are you saying the zoning doesn't specify rental vs strata?
SM: correct. Zoning does not address tenure. A rental of 1.75 cd be replaced by a condo of 1.75
MB: from a policy POV we don't encourage or support conversion but we can't really prevent it
SM: for clarity, we can't b/c Ccl is the signing authority for conversion of an existing building from rental to strata, but if demolished a new bldg can be constructed in accordance with the zoning so we can't mandate that it be rental; when we have a rezoning we can through a housing agreement secure not only rental housing but other housing objectives
concept interesting, other targets; adaptable design; targeted popn grps
MB: term conversion?
SM: is related to existing bldgs
MB: seemed ppl confused about the CAC factor, exempting it -- don't blame ppl, I wasn't clear before on Ccl
SM: we don't always ask the best questions
{chuckles in gallery}
I don't put a lot of weight on 30 or 40 responses; if CACs, a lot more explanation around it
notion of a trend analysis is something we can definitely incorporate
Mayor: Ccl, we're not halfway through the agenda and we've got 45 minutes, point that out as a timekeeper
NG: for the public b/c most haven't the benefit of the report we have, only 20 new rental units, purpose-built, have been added to WV 35 years.
doing b/c our own OCP tells us to support provision of rental housing
agree with Cclr Cam, we need to show the need, esp before consultation, why need exists and need to explain before public answering questions
why aren't we asking devprs?
what to do about CACs?
we've got an explanation, putting it out as an example and being viewed as totally biased
got to have a diff way of doing things -- it's just an idea being floated and already getting feedback, why are you pushing this on us
that's a prob, if public seeing that
we need to be v careful how we present these things
ML: supply side and demand side; Ccl wd benefit by having more info on both
there's a reason why only 35 units built in last 40 years
{where'd he get his stats??}
that needs to be articulated to Ccl
demand driver, agree with Ccl Booth, changed -- some articulation of that v useful
in the context of this, future, OCP, articulation of the financial/economic realities; helpful
commend staff being ahead on this
move with the times
another and have to apply diligence to
NG made motion:
THAT the detailed examination of local govt tools to protect existing purpose-built rental housing and support devt of new rental housing, as outlined in the report dated April 8, 2014, be endorsed.
CARRIED
Mayor: a housekeeping motion:
Subdivision Services Agreement with the Squamish Nation and Park Royal (File: 1000-01)
CC: the Mayor and MClk be authorized to execute the Agreement with the Squamish Indian Band, as represented by the Squamish Nation Council, and Park Royal Shopping Centre Holdings Ltd. in order to provide subdivision approving officer service related to the specific realignment of property lines described in the Agreement on lands within the Capilano Indian Reserve No. 5.
CARRIED
West Bay Park Vision Plan (File: 2160-04-WBPA1)
AM: comprehensive plan based on public consultation; Andrew Banks and Dan Henegar here
Mayor: public or?
AM: we weren't anticipating a presentation
Lisa Battersby: ... 12 yrs ago a grp of residents on Maple Lane and Radcliffe Ave wanted to remove the row of cedars at the park entrance that hv bn topped multiple times, and tidy up the shrubs, clear out the invasive species and plant with more appropriate
We worked under guidance of the Parks Dept in 2002 and were told we needed 100% of the sigs in a certain radius
didn't get all the sigs and the trees were topped, instead of removed
told in 2007 we now needed 80%, again were given a list of addresses, obtained the sigs in 2009; then was told higher impact tree work so told a higher radius so addl sigs; we got those sigs as well
we had a plan drawn up with a planting scheme with nbrs on board to share the cost
I called Parks, said I'd bring the sigs, wanted to know the next step, told to wait, they wd call me
Weeks later I was called and told nothing wd happen
We were v angry and disappointed that we had acted in good faith, and felt we had been misled
After writing to the Parks Mgr and the Mayor, we had mtgs arranged with Parks in late 2009 and were told the trees wd be removed in phases
Phase One, topping the trees again and removing the blackberry bushes; Phase Two was removal of the trees but then nothing else happened. Phase Two was forgotten. We called and called and cd not get any info. In the meantime, Margaret and Olga, who live right on the border of the park, their prop was getting enveloped by overgrown bushes and hedges not maintained by the Dist.
For three years I tried to get an answer. I finally went into the Dist to find out what had happened to Ph 2 and draw attn to the fact that a great deal of pruning needed to be done. I was given the basic paper work for tree work and told to collect sigs within a certain radius. I was flabbergasted. I definitely was not going to start that process again. I complained to Cclr Mooi
{she means Anne Mooi, the Director of Parks}
and finally got a mtg with Parks in late 2012 and was told that a whole comprehensive plan was being put together for the improvement of the park. It is now 2014. As much as the comprehensive plan wd be lovely, I feel at the v least the most pressing work is the repair of the washroom, and the removal of the cedars and shrubs that run perpendicular to that row of cedars. We expected this work to be done five years ago.
{ding}
It's been a v disappointing and difficult process that I feel was mishandled and caused a great deal of stress to my nbrs. As I said earlier, we have acted in good faith, and sadly we hv bn let down by the Parks Dept and the District. Pls make this right.
Wade Nesmith: make more sense for Olga to precede me.
Olga Kempo: there are three semi-waterfront props by West Bay Park. If you look at the south side of the first two properties, there is no shrubbery, no hedge, no trees. The third prop has a hodgepodge of trees, shrubs. The bottom of a barrel messy stuff not 20 or 30 or higher
{think I must have misheard}
The Parks Bd planted but never ever trimmed or cared for this so-called hedge.
My two nbrs on Radcliffe have an absolutely clear unobstructed view over the fences. I have to look at ratty looking bushes. Furthermore, the cedars to the east are ruining my carport, to the west the branches from the park extend 5 or 10ft onto my prop, cutting out any sunlight I might have had for my garden.
In our nbrhd or others, ppl cooperate with ea other, trim trees/bushes and generally take care of their prop.
seem to have the misfortune of having WV for a nbr and they have not been cooperative nor have they maintained their prop in an acceptable manner.
Now we have a vision plan for West Bay Pk. My present health wll not allow me to wait another 12 years. We will be seeking a quote in the next few days and are prepared to contribute to the cost of trimming and removal. The Dist can replant as per their vision when funding permits. I'd like something to be done w/ the bushes right in front of my prop.
I think this is a reasonable compromise. Thank you.
WN: lived in nbrhd for 8 yrs now; park is a jewel, potential to be a great spot to play, just to hang out. Feel fortunate to live there however the issue Olga and Lisa have referenced is troubling.
As part of that (history), a number of things requested, one thing was an arborist report, so Lisa obtained one -- back around 2007, 2008. I hv copies of it if anybody wants. Was provided to the Parks Dept and the previous mayor.
Essence of the report, arborist said that the trees hv bn topped numerous times and [opinion] present a safety hazard to ppl walking below, and they can no longer be safely retopped. Provided that info as requested. Nothing happened. Liability there. If something were to happen, it cd, the costs cd dwarf the report, and we heartily support that report.
Olga's reference to the trees. About 50 yrs ago the District put a hedge in the park -- said they wd maintain the hedge; we think going down a boat ramp at the time.
That maintenance did not occur.
Those trees are not over 20 metres high so Olga and Margaret face this wall of rotting and dirty wood ev day. It blocks light to their house, and a good nbr wd hv taken those out a long long time ago.
We understand, recognize, the challenges the Dist has over budgeting, but the removal of those trees is something that can be done quickly and cheaply, and something shd be done by a nbr who wants to do the right thing.
James Marshall: it's late; thank you for hearing us; my wife and I moved into nbrhd roughly 15 yrs ago.
One of the things we're most proud of is that we live in a cmnty that cares, including our little park, and I believe we care about ea other. I'd like to take this opp to talk on behalf in support of my nbrs, Margaret and Olga, and their issues with the park trees that have totally enclosed their prop. Margaret and her husband bought their prop in the '60s. It's a waterfront prop with the park in front of it, on the west side of Maple Lane.
Sadly, Margaret's husband died not long after they moved into their house and her sister Olga moved in with her sometime after that. The Park trees, hedge, Dist has done little .... grown in on both sides, massing.
the enjoyment of their home has been replaced by a toxic stressful runaround by the Dist.
Two women, long time mbrs of cmnty, never reached to anyone, even hard to get Olga to take a ride to the doctor.
Good nbrs who love the park; Olga wd collect the garbage left in the park and even pick up what ocean washed up on the beach.
Unacceptable is the shabby way in wch these ladies hv bn treated by the District.
beyond reason ... advanced to money for the trees in place, landscaping. plans; ev on board and agreed to pay; why still talking about this? bn going on for so long some have passed away.
What happens to the park ...; affects all of us
for Margaret and Olga paramount importance; quality of their lives directly
Corrective measures shd be taken to restore what the Dist has mismanaged; we understand no one has a right to a view,
{that's right}
but the Dist does not have the right to take a view away
{er, um, yes, it does; for example when approving a large devt}
nor shd it hv the right to devalue your prop, esp long time taxpaying seniors of the cmnty
time to put an end to this; and time is of the essence
Margaret and Olga are seniors and they have health issues; enough is enough. It's time to be good nbrs and bring closure to this stressful situation Margaret and Olga are still living with. They need your help and I thank you for any support that you can provide.
Mayor: you say a plan was in place staff had agreed to, and nbrs agreed to finance, and never went ahead?
WN: we built a garage and the park has always been an issue back in 2002
we were fighting about whether we shd have to give $4K b/c close to a creek
The agreement was that that money was to be put toward removing these trees and starting to clean up the park
This grew to the point, ev agreed to put more money in, plan was drawn up
it's been battered around
fully support initiative and ev else that's going on; park will be beautiful, will help in any way we can -- whether financial, pulling weeds. We love our park.
Mayor: okay, well, we're always happy to have help. Alison Molloy.
Sop: Pt of order -- did you have a response from Ms Mooi
Mayor: let's have the public speak then staff answer questions
Sop: this continuous bashing of the Parks Dept--
Mayor: --not bashing, just hearing from the public
Sop: and it's been not with honey
Mayor: we've got thick skin up here
Sop: well, I know that; just think approp for Ms Mooi--
Mayor: --going to have all those questions answered
A Molloy: I've seen the vision plan for the park and I support the plan but, like others, disappointment no progress on improvements until next year when the new budget is approved
been part of a grp of ppl working hard seeking improvements to the park for at least five yrs; I know my nbrs hv bn asking for improvements even longer
Vision is welcome; nbrs not asking for all these improvements in one fell swoop -- simple mntnce of trees planted by Parks over the years. These include the cedars -- believe meant to mark the edge of the boat ramp, there no longer. They provide no shade, become potential hazard or liability. Hodgepodge of shrubs grown above the retaining wall they share with Ms Kempo's prop. Try to be good nbrs. When asked we cooperate with our nbrs... agree to pay
Those not familiar with the beaches on Radcliffe there are three accesses: walk past all three. Two neat, renovated a couple of years ago. We've bn patient, put money on deposit.
What kind of nbr the Parks Dept wants to be?
Mayor: can we have Andrew and Dan come up
CC: Q is how quickly can we remove those trees? as in how many weeks -- doesn't seem {LN} like an insolvable prob
shd fix it no matter what happened in the past
AB: the removal of trees not the issue, it's more in how we handle the actual landscape of the park and area where trees removed
This park is a cmnty park, well-loved, and needs attn
can't speak to all of the history; it's been long; removal has been contentious for many years; I want to state that staff do not take the removal of trees in cmnty parks lightly. We look at seriously, and perhaps one of the frustrations is how long we've been looking at this.
key things I've been stressing -- removing trees not the issue, it's looking at comprehensive plan for the park, and that's what's being presented to you today. In that plan is the removal of the trees and then we'll re-landscape the entrance.
CC: don't think you'll hear anything against the plan, looks wonderful; replacing topped cedar trees
goodwill, we shd be doing that in May, worry about what comes after that...
still preserve flexibility
almost Kafkaesque hearing collecting sigs, coming back, collecting sigs -- one wonders how she cd assemble the intestinal fortitude to keep at it. I'd have give up after the first cpl of years.
think we need to remedy the situation
ML: these trees are not part of the new visioning plan, they're going to be removed -- get the chainsaw out, get them the hell out of there, let's be done with it.
{some applause}
Mayor: Cclr Lewis might even provide the labour!
{some chuckles}
NG: hv more comments than questions so will wait till motion
Mayor: do you want to summarize so clear? have you more comments or want to come back?
AB: we can go ahead and remove the trees, again no funding in place for that so wd be looking to nbrs to support funding; whenever we look for a {'refund'? cdn't make out the word} plan. The vision states there'll be a {refund?} plan.
Cd be phased in. Will be an impact between removal and replanting if no funding for replanting.
Mayor: Clearly heard from the public and from Ccl, so Ms Mooi, can we leave it up to you?
AM: when we have contributions from the cmnty we're v grateful and we will be following up on that
wanted to ask Andrew, a brief overview -- cmnty has said happy with the park vision plan; unf, none of the staff were around in the past but we do look forward to working w/ the cmnty as we move into the future, and I think we have demonstrated that, and we're v committed to ensuring the whole vision plan is undertaken, and we need your support.
Apologies for what's happened in the past for sure, and Andrew, if you can just highlight for the cmnty, that does not change the five features for the vision plan that was discussed with the public
AB: v briefly, the Plan works at the entrance (trees), the washroom bldg (old), small structures more in keeping with the park, look at high retaining wall, large lawn area in front of houses making more usable, ambitious part is to daylight Cave creek through the park beautiful feature -- right now it's in a culvert and can't be seen.
Mayor: hv the motion?
TP moved: the West Bay Pk Vision Plan be adopted and be implemented as funding becomes available.
you know it's really great we have a Parks Master Plan! that's good. We didn't do that for 30 yrs.
Starting to pay attn.
Last cpl of years this Ccl has spent a lot to bring parks back up to quality our cmnty expects
This vision is great and wonderful the cmnty is thinking the way forward
maintaining and building trust, funding
last four or five years, and Caulfeild
arborist reports -- if we see unsafe, we need to be dealing with that
dealing with trees have to top
{some arborists have told me topping kills the tree; wd prefer windowing}
this plan looks like dealing with the future
upsetting to hear stories ppl have been at something since 2002, so it's great that we have it in front of us today; strongly strongly, staff do that first stage and start dialogue; in five yrs will have an outstanding West Bay beach; it's a gem, no question
NG: I used to go to this beach in my late teens, shdn't say how long ago -- 1980/83 era and when I went on Friday, met three out of these fine residents, and was surprised how overgrown. We have, I believe, 144 parks and it's really hard to maintain them all when we're trying not to raise taxes.
Residents are supporting this vision; devil in details, they show that even in the consultation, even wrt those five cedar trees at the entrance, 50% of the ppl said take them out and 50% said leave them in; difficult for staff to know what to do. We heard from five to take them out but what's written here is just the opposite. really hard to make these decisions. Want to sympathize with them too. Don't have the money; not in the budget we passed a month ago, just for this one part of the vision plan, it will cost ~$35K. The rest of the vision plan will cost upwards of $75K, $85K, and $25K added together, don't know what the total is. Not talking about mowing the lawn; these are major issues. If cmnty can help with that funding, I'm all in favour of moving forward asap. What I don't see on the list is priorities within those four areas. Heard priorities from those spoke tonight. If we want to go further, we shd figure out the priorities and work on them in increments. First from what I've seen, trees don't think planted by Parks, not controversial so not contentious if those go first.
Sop: even prior to 2002, Radcliffe's always had a lot of controversy, particularly at the end. Lady to do some work, wonder if that ever took place
Funding -- second to none, go park by park to make it right; go out with them ev day, they're a splendid grp of ppl, including Ms Mooi
{chuckles from gallery}
she's obviously the director!
Mr Banks, did the Dist receive money from these folks for the park?
AB: there was a bldg permit or DP associated with one of the houses -- not sure where allocated, was before my time, was $4K. Wd hv to check where money was or if spent already
Sop: the motion does not give any security to removal of trees in the not-too-distant future, if in fact that going to be the case, I'd like to make a motion (in your and arborist's knowledge) to do it right away based on your master plan for the area.
If some well-being if 2015, removal, get some light in and carry on
Mayor: don't need to b/c part of the plan; if no one wants to speak, call the question?
Sop: don't quite buy that, if adopted, not removal of trees in two or three mos
Mayor: staff heard Ccl, everyone wants to go with these trees and staff has heard from the public; we need to make sure staff do their due diligence before we go wildly in there with, or let Cclr Lewis go charging in with chainsaws
{to laughter}
cutting down God knows what -- we have to have a process here
Sop: wd they acknowledge that that might be the direction?
Mayor: that's exactly...
AM: we've committed to working with the cmnty, sincerely, so we will work with the cmnty on this
we understand what Ccl is saying to us, what our priorities are, and what the cmnty feels, that are here tonight
we'll work with the cmnty on this
Mayor: staff once again anticipated the wishes of Ccl
Sop: it's all to do with money, I know that
Mayor: Question?
CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY
I think your concerns hv bn heard.
Ms Scholes, need motion now?
{then motion to go past 10pm; carried}
North Shore Community Food Charter (File: 3120-01)
AM: purpose to inform, to endorse principle, ensure food security in our cmnty. Arleta Beckett [AB in this item] here to answer any questions.
Mayor: did she bring any food with her, it's 10 o'clock
{laughter}
Arleta, cpl of brief comments?
{lots of comments in background cdn't make out}
AB: This proj worked on for past three yrs, to NSh Congress last Nov; asked to pass Charter in principle
affects Engg, Parks, Planning, etc
Mayor: think all have read it
MB: on NSh Congress steering cmte, bn to mtgs, really appreciate this coming fwd; I move that
The NSh Cmnty Food Charter be endorsed in principle, as a framework for guiding decisions related to food systems in WV; and that
The endorsement be communicated to members of the NSh Congress for their information.
NG: see it has no effect on budget, no financial obligations, but staffing? just knowing? how will affect residents
AB: part making sure staff understand it, intent; Table Matters Group, will be taking out to cmnty; ... beekeeping, urban farming...
NG: so, more of a general awareness
Mayor: MetroV doing a lot on this b/c in next 20 yrs going to have another 1M ppl; important subject
MB: Child and Family Friendly Charter, had it framed -- this to showing commitment
AM: yes, once endorsed, all the bodies involved will.
Proposed 2014 Annual Tax Rates Bylaw No. 4789, 2014 (File: 1610-20-4789)
read a first, second and third time.
Mayor: There you go, Mr Koke, you can start taxing our citizens! Important part of our Ccl biz.
Proposed Parcel Tax (Eagle Hbr) Bylaw No. 4790, 2014 and Proposed Local Area Service Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 4793, 2014 (File: 1610-20-4790 / 1610-20-4793)
Information to be provided. -- PASSED -- {hope public gets to see info!}
Proposed Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4414, 2005, Amdmt Bylaw No. 4792, 2014 (Planning, Land Devt and Permits, and Parks and Cmnty Services Fees) (File: 1610-20-4792)
read a first, second, and third time.
Sop: fee at the pitch and putt down on Amb is $12.50 and for seniors a buck less; that's a real saving
{gallery chuckles}
Mayor: 99 more makes 100 bucks
Sop: $1 off is not a saving for seniors; 18 holes is terrific, great health, $12.50 is v reasonable -- eh?
Someone: looked at?
Sop: cd be looked at
Mayor: Cclr Mooi, er Ms Mooi?
AM: what's being proposed with the golf green is a high season prime rate from May 1st to Sept 30; all-ages green fee on Fridays starting at 9am and Sat/Sun/Holidays that is $25 -- that prime rate is consistent with other Metro golf courses, in fact it's lower than others
Sop: but this is Amb
AM: sorry, will have to turn that question over to Dan Henegar; I simply don't have the answer -- Dan?
Mayor: I think the right answer is that you're satisfied with the fees and charges
{laughter}
DH?: I'm sorry, can you repeat?
Sop: golfing with my son and it was $1 less for a senior -- can you just leave it at $12.50 or increase it?
it's a beautiful park, well-kept; some areas need attention
DH: fees and charges established throughout, public consultation; we do hv a lot of sr citizens playing at the par 3 and they really enjoy it; you are right, we cd do more with a bit more money however we feel that the fees are approp for sr citizens at this time
Mayor: a dollar's a dollar, Cclr Sop
CARRIES
Mayor: thanks, Dan
BYLAW for Adoption
Bylaws are passed by a simple majority affirmative vote unless otherwise noted.
15. Proposed Road Closure/Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw No. 4786, 2014 (to close up and remove
the dedication of a hwy located adjacent to, and south of, the Mulgrave Sch site on Cypress Bowl Rd)
The proposed bylaw received first, second, and third reading at the April 7, 2014 regular Council meeting.
ADOPTION CARRIES unanimously
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
16. Consent Agenda Items
16.1. Correspondence List (File: 0120-24) (click here to view correspondence packages)
RECOMMENDED: THAT the correspondence list be received for information.
> Council Correspondence Update to March 28, 2014 (up to 12:00 Noon)
Referred for Action
(1) A. Poulsson (Preserve Sentinel Hill), Mar 26, re “Maison Devt (Keith Rd & TWay) Property Value Uplift and CAC (Referred to Director of Planning, Land Development and Permits for consideration and response)
(2) J. Smith, March 27, 2014, regarding “recycling costs?
(Referred to Director of Engineering and Transportation for consideration and response)
Received for Information
(3) 4 submissions, dated Mar 17 26, re Milliken’s Proposed Devt at Keith and TWay (Devt Permit Applicn No. 12-084)
(4) Residential Owners STRATA PLAN LMS 1435, Mar 24, re “PROPOSED CD32 ZONING AMENDMENT COMMERCIAL LAND USE 1763-65-67 MARINE DR, WV STRATA PLAN LMS 1435 HAMPTON COURT
(Referred to March 31, 2014 Public Hearing)
(5) E. Lyman, March 25, 2014, regarding “What about people?
(6) March 26, 2014, regarding “HOUSING BULK feedback
Responses to Correspondence
(7) Community Planner, March 24, 2014, response to M. Holden, “Getting to Groundbreaking Regional Study
> Council Correspondence Update to April 4, 2014 (up to 12:00 Noon)
Referred for Action
(1) D. Derreth, March 24, 2014, regarding Dog Waste Disposal Bags
(Referred to Dir/Parks) {Pulled by MB and discussed at Apr 7 ccl mtg}
(2) D. Derreth, March 24, 2014, regarding “Snow Experience
(Referred to Director of Engineering and Transportation for consideration and response)
(3) InnCogneato Bistro, March 24, 2014, regarding “Ambleside Concession Proposal
(Referred to Chief Financial Officer for consideration and response)
(4) March 25, 2014, regarding “Please stop harassing phone calls and legal action
(Referred to Director of Lands, Bylaws, First Nations and Legal Affairs)
(5) B. Shelton, Mar 29, re “TALE TALE OF TWO WATERFRONT ACCESS POINTS, 29TH & 31st. STREETS, ONE GONE AND ONE DANGEROUS
(Referred to Director of Parks and Community Services for consideration and response)
(6) N. Sims, March 30, 2014, regarding “Coach House input
(Referred to Director of Planning, Land Development and Permits for consideration and response)
(7) 4 submissions, dated Mar 31 Apr 4, re Howe Sound Management Plan and Cumulative Effects Framework (Referred to Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for consideration and response)
(8) P. Falls (Preserve Sentinel Hill), Apr 1, re “Very Time Sensitive request for Info to Prepare for the Apr 9th mtg (Proposed Maison Seniors’ Living Devt at Keith and TWay Devt Permit Applicn No. 12-084)
(Referred to Dir/Planning for consideration and response) (Referred to April 16, 2014 Public Hearing)
(9) St. George Society, April 2, 2014, re “St. George Society Proclamation
(Referred to Municipal Clerk for response)
(10) G. Delvicario, April 3, 2014, re “Maison Devt (707 Keith Rd/825 Taylor Way) (Proposed Maison Seniors’ Living Devt (Referred to Dir/Planning for consideration and response) (Referred to April 16, 2014 Public Hearing)
Received for Information
(11) Committee and Board Meeting Minutes Design Review Committee January 23, 2014
(12) Bowen Island Muni, Mar 17, re M-Initiated Amdmts to the B Island OCP Bylaw and the B Island Land Use Bylaw
(13) 5 submissions, dated March 17 April 3, 2014, re Proposed Maison Seniors’ Living Devt
(Referred to April 16, 2014 Public Hearing)
(14) 8 submissions, undated March 31, 2014, regarding Proposed Maison Seniors’ Living Devt ...
(Previously received at March 31, 2014 Council meeting) (Referred to April 16, 2014 Public Hearing)
(15) 2 submissions, dated Mar 25 31, re Hollyburn Gardens 195 21st Street (Proposed Devt Permit #14-006)
(16) Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Mar 28, re “How to apply for funding under the New Building Canada Fund
(17) Metro Vancouver, Mar 28, re “Notification of a Proposed Amendment to Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping Our Future (Metro 2040), the regional growth strategy Type 2 Amendment (Southlands)
(18) Mar 31, re “Tree Cutting Permit Applicn municipal prop in the vicinity of 6330 Argyle Burley Bros. Tree Service Ltd., letter dated 28 March 2014
(19) E-Comm 9-1-1, March 31, 2014, regarding “E-Comm Board of Directors Designate 2014-2015 Term
(20) E. Lyman, Apr 2, re “And of course this wd include cell towers. This was already suspected 7 years ago (article date)! (21) Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, Apr 2, re “BC MoT Nelson Crk Bridge Project Update to WV Residents (22) City of Vancouver, April 3, re “Changes to BC Ambulance Service Resource Allocations: Impact on City and Citizens
Responses to Correspondence
(23) Sr Cmnty Planner, Mar 31, response to A. Poulsson (Preserve SHill), “Maison Devt Property Value Uplift and CAC (24) Manager of Parks Operations, April 3, 2014, response to D. Derreth, Dog Waste Disposal Bags
> Council Correspondence Update to April 11, 2014 (up to 12:00 Noon)
Referred for Action
(1) Petition with 19 signatures, April 1, 2014, regarding Annual Passes for Yoga
(Referred to Director of Parks and Community Services for consideration and response)
(2) S. Slater, April 2, 2014, regarding “Rezoning 1763/65/67 Marine Drive
(Referred to Dir/Planning for consideration and response) (Rec'd after the close of March 31 Public Hearing)
(3) Coast Modern Film, April 4, 2014, regarding “Happy City
(Referred to Director of Engineering and Transportation for consideration and response)
(4) St. George Society, April 7, 2014, regarding St. George Society Proclamation Request
(Referred to Municipal Clerk for response)
(5) PJ Triance, April 8, 2014, regarding “Photos from Ambleside Lane Garbage
(Referred to Director of Lands, Bylaws, First Nations and Legal Affairs for consideration and response)
(6) L. McNeil, April 9, 2014, regarding “FW: Heritage Cedar Trees @ 1136 Mathers Avenue
(Referred to Director of Planning, Land Development and Permits for consideration and response)
(7) NBT Filmworks, April 9, 2014, regarding “dangerous intersection (15th and Inglewood)
(Referred to Director of Engineering and Transportation for consideration and response)
(8) S. Hean, April 11, 2014, regarding April 2014 “The Financial Edition
(Referred to Chief Financial Officer for consideration and response)
Received for Information
(9) 21 submissions, dated Apr 7 11, re Proposed Maison Seniors’ Living Devt
(Referred to April 16, 2014 Public Hearing)
(10) CRED (Conversations for Responsible Economic Devt), Mar 14, re Report Assessing the Risks of Kinder Morgan’s Proposed New Trans Mountain Pipeline and a Report on How Pipeline Spills Impact Property Values
(11) C. and A. Peters, March 21, 2014, regarding Help Combat Human Trafficking
(12) Vanc Coastal Health, Mar 31, re Support of the NSh Table Matters Network for the EcoUrbia Network EcoCentre Proposal at the Klee Wyck Site
(13) City of Pitt Meadows, April 3, 2014, re “Canada Post Proposal to Eliminate Home Mail Delivery Service.
(14) NSh Family Court and Youth Justice Cmte, Apr 7, re “Law Day 2014 Open House April 12th, 10am 2pm
(15) City of Pitt Meadows, April 7, 2014, re “City of Pitt Meadows Medical Marihuana Zoning Text Amendment
(16) E. Lyman, Apr 8, re “Fwd: A letter for city ccl and CSRD....who can send it? Can you, Mary or Eva, copy to papers?
(17) M. Benge, April 9, 2014, re “Howe Sound is the wrong place for LNG Supertankers & a floating LNG plant
(18) Ambleside Orchestra, April 10, 2014, regarding “Invitation to Ambleside Orchestra Concert May 23
Responses to Correspondence
(19) Dir/Planning, April 4, 2014, response to P. Ducommun, “Maison (Milliken’s Proposed Devt)
(20) Dir/Planning, April 4, 2014, response to S. Slater, “Upper Lands development
(21) Dir/Planning, April 4, 2014, response to S. Slater, “Park Royal Development proposal
(22) Dir/Engg, April 8, 2014, response to J. Smith, “recycling costs?
> Council Correspondence Update to April 15, 2014 (up to 4:30 p.m.)
Received for Information
(1) 35 submissions, dated April 9 15, re Proposed Maison Seniors’ Living Devt
(Referred to April 16, 2014 Public Hearing)
Responses to Correspondence
(1) Manager, Facilities and Assets, April 11, 2014, response to InnCogneato Bistro, “Ambleside Concession Proposal
17. OTHER ITEMS -- TREES! and MDr & TWay
Ccl has requested the following corresp be brt fwd for discussion, and may propose a motion if Ccl considers that further action is req'd.
17.1.
L. McNeil, April 9, 2014, regarding “FW: Heritage Cedar Trees @ 1136 Mathers Avenue
(Referred to Director of Planning, Land Development and Permits for consideration and response)
NG: she remains v concerned about trees on private land that were to be removed and as of last Friday were removed, written to ask why we don't have a bylaw re trees on private prop. She points out that these trees cd easily be trimmed and the removal of trees at such great rates encourages erosion, destroys important habitat, etc. She's concerned. Coordinates well with the next letter we wanted to highlight so maybe talk to them at the same time.
{someone says yes}
17.2.
CC: I pulled Ms XCommodeX's {hard to hear; think he means Ducommun's} [[UPDATE: Kermode in Apr 24 Corresp]] letter re increased cutting trees; she lives on Sentinel Hill. We heard from the residents (re Maison) and the trees are definitely an integral part of the character of any nbrhd of WV. There's a lot of construction, obviously standard modus of builders -- they knock ev down on the lot -- and start from scratch and plant some columnar (?) cedars and xxx shekels (?) and you're on your way. Ms Kermode brings 10 or 11 items on what trees bring to a cmnty. Vancouver has had a tree bylaw and has had for some time; only allowed to cut one tree at a time; one a year over a certain size and hv to apply for a permit; they've since reconsidered it and I think it's passed already, no trees without a permit and the permit's only granted in certain circs. You have to show there's an actual prob created by the tree.
In the context of that Vancouver change and the staff report I perused from the City of Vancouver, is that the loss of trees in the CoV over the last 10 - 15 years is actually shocking. Something like, lost 20% of its tree cover. Huge. One of the other things from the staff report -- it wd take 40 yrs or 60 years of no tree-cutting to recover what's been lost in the last 10-15yrs. Obviously, WV has its own issues. We have more view props than Vancouver, though they have some, and our residents might not feel the same way as the residents of V about tree-cutting bylaws but I don't think the present situation where we have absolutely no tree-cutting bylaw is something that we shd continue without seriously examining it.
This matter has come up since the election a number of times -- been in the too-hard pile. Along with Cclr Gamb, what we're looking for is, in a relatively short order, staff to come to us with some options; at least how we wd start going about considering taking to the public the idea of a tree bylaw. Start with something modest and move to something more strict if cmnty supports.
Situation now -- we've got a lot of construction, and all the trees are coming down and by the time we get around to this, we're going to have a denuded hillside.
Mayor: recommendation is referring it to staff for a response so why don't we see what staff responds
CC: but previously staff response has bn WV has no bylaw regulating cutting on priv prop
I wd like to see a report with options for how to change the status quo
TP: imp to realize captured in the work plan of Parks Master Plan and one of our priorities was to protect our parks first, and the invasive species, wch is coming in front of Ccl
key piece but I don't want ppl to think we haven't been doing a heck of a lot of work on this file
CC: I'm not suggesting that
TP: I think it is in staff's work plan to take this issue on
Mayor: it's late
NG: Parks have a response?
AM: v briefly, we do have a tree policy now for the applicn process for pruning/removing on public land, no policy for protecting priv except in riparian and some covenanted areas however we are currently starting to undertake a review, of tree policies in other Ms -- the binder is quite thick right now -- our intention to pull that info together and do further work in that regard.
Mayor: Cclr Sop, have you got a v brief comment? b/c we've got to move along here, staggering to the finish line, we're after 10 o'clock
Sop: we moved to the conclusion of biz
Mayor [holding it up]: also got a sheet load of ppl who want to speak under PQP
Sop: no easy task
a few years back when we asked a grp of citizens in the Brit Props to go ahead, they cd never come to a conclusion. It's going to be a hard long fight. We can do it but it's not going to happen tomorrow, I assure you.
{Former mayor Derrick Humphreys said the most controversial, the most complaints, were dogs and trees.}
Mayor: one other item, 17.3
CC: letter from Barbara Brink, with 145 sigs, something that always catches my eye, from West [Pk] Royal Towers, enquiring about MDr and TWay. Wonder if Mr Fung give an update.
RF: concerns the applicns on the former White Spot site; that aside, think staff are aware many residents feel frustration wrt transportation in this region, certainly corridor between Cap Rd, MDr, and TWay. Won't get into specifics wrt rezoning applic, want to say staff already work v closely with other jurisdictions, like DNV, Ministry; notwithstanding staff working to est more formally a NSh multi-jurisdictional staff WG so we can coordinate efforts Lower Cap OCP changes in the DNV; working with Ministry along MDr, Sq Nation also a key player on the south side of MDr, then through the LGB corridor up TWay to UL Hwy.
wanted to point out staff making a point to work more collaboratively and cooperatively
Mayor: Cclr Booth, wanna receive the Other Items?
MB: yes, I move, uh
Mayor: --17.1--
MB: 17.1, 17.2, and l7.3
{rec'd for info}
18. PUBLIC QUESTIONS/COMMENTS
> Bruce Macartney {DWV sp}: v sensitive to time; father of a boy who absolutely loves the sport of longboarding.
sport growing leaps and bounds globally and esp BC and Calif; a magnetic draw for a number of young
want to reexamine the process
last June 26th, after a number of articles in the newspaper, seemed WV was going to engage in a dialogue; number of stakeholders, xxx, Mr Mayor you attended, Palmer of WVPD, Chief Medical Officer; a really good session
Since that mtg no apparent policy action on the part of the District other than legislating and aggressively enforcing the bylaw against the kids, youth, and adults.
After ten months, seemed a step in the right direction, understanding positions and grabbing some middle ground, it seems morphed into an outright ban
dialogue turned into a monologue, talking to youth to change behaviour, and to parents, a little preachy, understandably
Some other Ms, a little more evenhanded
after ten mos, perhaps revisit the dialogue process, step back and see if policing approach is truly going to address; find that middle ground of all the stakeholders in our cmnty
I asked for a policy review, focus more balanced strategy -- ensure responsible riding but also the safety of the riders, critical to the parents -- and the kids want a safe ride
Mayor: thank you for that, fair comment; I was at that mtg and Cclr Booth and others were
we didn't walk away saying we've listened so done our bit, so let's move on the next subject; I've brought it up at Police Bd mtgs
to be quite blunt, I don't think anybody knows what the next step
interested what other Ms -- have they found a more graceful way of dealing with it?
BMac: Some, in Calif (in Monterey) found a middle ground; they've curtailed streets they can go on and times but they've been channelling some of this
Some cmnties, Whistler, Pender Hbr, promoting to increase tourism; Britannia Beach some events
really asking is perception that WV has taken a legislative and police approach; Chief Medical Ofcr said typically young males, teenage boys; you cannot just legislate behaviour, that's just not going to work, I'm paraphrasing
step back, form an Adv Panel, stakeholders, let's take another run at this from other directions, then we can est a much more effective policy
Mayor: unf, Ms Mooi's title is Director of Parks and Recreation, so if longboard is a recreational sport we cd presumably delegate Ms Mooi to have a mtg with the stakeholders and see whether there isn't more we can be doing
BMac: I'm not speaking on behalf of any other parents; it's purely my experience, first-hand, in the last few mos, and so I really want to make sure my son and the kids are kept safe; they're respectful -- really do think some middle ground we're missing
Mayor: thank you; good comments
CC: I wasn't going to bring this up today, but an hour before the mtg tonight, Cclr Sop and Panz and I were in the Cclrs' Ofc and a guy came in, one of the nbrs across the street, who was skateboarding with a helmet and pads with his son in the brand new parking lot to the north of city [sic] hall wch is open to pedestrians but not traffic. We watched a bylaw ofcr, come out of the bldg at 4:45 on a beautiful spring afternoon and said "Bugger off". Funny b/c no access to cars, it was the safest bloody place you cd skateboard anywhere and he said: well, where can we skateboard?
Two places you can legally, skateboard in Ambleside in the bowl or HBay, in the bowl.
you can't even get there on a skateboard.
{why not go by car?}
you have to carry the skateboard to the bowl, skateboard, and walk back. It's absurd. You can't skate anywhere in the District so we're not even close to middle ground.
Obviously issues with longboarders on certain streets hitting certain speeds, blowing lights, that kind of behaviour needs to be cracked down on hard. My son can't go on a cul de sac that's right beside our house and skateboard up and down, 20ft, trying to learn
why are we making this behaviour illegal? Completely absurd. You can ride on the street, you can scooter on the street, you can walk on the street, but you skateboard on the street? I really echo your concern and I think we have to move on this; not a popular issue, the reason not happening -- ppl not wanting ppl skateboarding down the street/road, dangerous, yadda, yadda, yadda, we don't do enough for youth in this cmnty. It's a great activity. I personally don't skateboard but I will defend the rights of ppl to, a great pastime
AM: quick comment: we are working with a grp of energetic youth to revamp the Amb skatepark. Haven't been working with the longboarding issue but I expect our staff, Dan Henegar and Arleta Becket here tonight wd be more than happy to have a dialogue with you. They can touch base with you at the end of the mtg, fill you in where they are to date.
BMcC: do appreciate these comments; do want to point out that skateboarding and longboarding might look alike; there's as different as a mtn bike and my xxx roadbike -- v v different animals; look similar from a distance -- diff type of board, diff capabilities of stopping for instance. Skateboard -- stop at any speed, good luck. With a longboard, skill and mechanics involved, allow it to stop. Parallel path not identical.
Mayor: Ms Mooi has made a commitment to carry the torch. Can we move along?
Sop: absolutely, move along
Mayor: thank you
BMcC: v gd, appreciate your time
> Mike Perreten: met with some of you ppl in June about longboarding; do not think a good idea to ban in WV
I grew up in WV; remember walking and riding my bicycle to school -- went to Hollyburn and Pauline J then Sentinel; don't think it happens as much as it used to. I live in Vancouver, 37 yrs old, I have lots of friends who live in WV, my parents still live in WV; don't see many kids walking to school (now). I skateboard almost ev day, longboard, some similarities. I longboarded for a cpl of years in WV ev day about ten yrs ago, and I never had probs with police, and I think that's b/c not many ppl doing it; I was a little bit older, in 20s, and we were stopping at all the stop signs, I think we were a little more respectful in a lot of ways. More ppl riding dangerously and more ppl doing it right now and that's created more conflict. A few doing it dangerously but don't think it makes sense to ban all the longboarding and all the skateboarding and that's what's happening right now. A cpl quick points -- not a good idea to ban it; only 15 secs left, saw this, don't know if you know it, in The Atlantic: "The Over-Protected Kid; New research shows will grow up to be more fearful and less creative". And that's in the stands right now, really interesting
Mayor: thx for that too; Ms Mooi is going to.....
> David Johansson, followed by, is it, Misha {sp?} Chandler?
{from gallery, Misha not ...}
same thing? is Misha here?
DJ: thank you for staying here; don't want to beat a dead horse, but I'm also going to talk about longboarding
worried about the prohibition without an alternative; feel some truth to the fact needs regulation how the road space is used, and a lot of discontent from ppl who drive the cars and have the money; and quite reasonable b/c as a longboarding cmnty we've stopped self-policing. Why seeing probs? so many kids doing it now, now that the older guys can't come in and say this is how you skate in the cmnty and not upset ppl. Prohibitions put in place.
Still energy and no alternative set.
Prohibition has bn insufficient and ineffective; why we had a police ofcr, frustrated and pull into the oncoming lane in front of longboarders b/c he essentially became a babysitter, when he didn't need to be. He had a much more important job to be doing. It's unfortunate the way we dealt with it. There are actually alternatives. There are access roads on the Sea-to-Sky Hwy that are only used one day a week and are approp. If we want to prevent this behaviour, it's not a matter of squishing it, a matter of redirecting it; there are roads doable on; think we shd look toward alternatives, directing the energy, not criminalizing chn and giving them bad reputations or experiences with the law, wch they might grow up with, holding bad opinions
Mayor: v wise words; appreciate your coming and sharing them with us
Anybody else? hearing none
19. ADJOURNMENT
=== CCL MTG AGENDAs 2014 May 5 === e&oe
=== SPECIAL CCL MTG AGENDA May 5 ===
Note: At 6pm the sp Ccl mtg will commence in open session in the MFCR and will be immediately followed by a motion to exclude the public in order to hold a closed session, pursuant to section 90 of the Community Charter. At 7pm the reg Ccl mtg will commence in the Council Chamber.
6:00PM
1. Call to Order.
EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC
2. RECOMMENDED: THAT in the public interest, mbrs of the public be excluded ... under the following...:
90. (1) A part of a council meeting may be closed if ... relates to or is one or more of the following:
(a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by 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; and
(k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a M service that are at their prelim stages and that, in the view of the ccl, cd reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the M if they were held in public.
Purpose of meeting: proposed provision of a municipal service; cmte mbrship applications; and land matters.
3. ADJOURNMENT (of open session)
=== REGULAR CCL MTG AGENDA May 5 ===
For On-Table Items Please See Items 5.1 and 11.1 to 11.3
7:00 PM
1. Call to Order.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
DELEGATIONS
3. E. Kelsall, regarding Climate Change and Warning Labels on Gas Pumps (File: 0055-01)
PowerPoint presentation to be provided. RECOMMENDED: be received for information, with thanks.
REPORTS
4. Reports from Mayor and Councillors on Boards, Committees, and Working Groups
5. Results of Cmnty Engagement on Proposed Coach House Policies, Regulations, and Guidelines
RECOMMENDED: THAT direction on any amendments to draft coach house bylaws, attached as Appendices A’ and B to the report from the Mgr of Cmnty Planning, dated April 14 be provided to staff so that draft bylaws may be finalized for Council’s consideration of first reading at its meeting on May 26, 2014.
BYLAWS for Adoption
If proposed bylaws rec'd first, second, third reading at Apr 28 reg Ccl mtg it may be considered for adoption on May 5.
Proposed 2014 Annual Tax Rates Bylaw No. 4789, 2014 (File: 1610-20-4789)
Proposed Parcel Tax (Eagle Harbour) Bylaw No. 4790, 2014 (File: 1610-20-4790)
Proposed Local Area Service Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 4793, 2014 (1285 11th Street and 1118-1190 Kings Avenue; 1280 12th Street and 1233 11th Street; 1115-1185 Jefferson Ave; and 1250 12th Street) (File: 1610-20-4793)
9. Proposed Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4414, 2005, Amendment Bylaw No. 4792, 2014 (Planning, Land Devt and Permits and Parks and Community Services Fees) (File: 1610-20-4792)
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
10. 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.
10.1. Public Safety Building Project Status Report for March, 2014 (File: 0500-01)
RECOMMENDED: THAT the report dated April 10, 2014, be received for information.
10.2. Devt Variance Permit No. 13-058 (3376 & 3378 Radcliffe Avenue) (File: 1010-20-13-058) Schedule B
RECOMMENDED: THAT the MClk give notice that the DVP Applicn to allow for a new house with garage to be constructed, will be considered by Council at its meeting on May 26, 2014.
10.3. Request for Order of Non-Enforcement of Noise Control Bylaw for the Installation of Underground Utilities by BC Hydro (File: 1700-01)
RECOMMENDED: THAT
The request from BC Hydro on behalf of their civil works contractor for the time period between May 26 and August 29, 2014 between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., be approved; and
Notification be provided by letter drop to area residents by the applicant on May 23, 2014.
10.4. Correspondence List (click here to view correspondence packages)
-- to be received for information.
> Council Correspondence Update to April 17, 2014 (up to 12:00 Noon)
Referred for Action
(1) J. Wertman, April 15, 2014, regarding “Garbage Collection
(Referred to Director of Engineering and Transportation for consideration and response)
(2) April 7, 2014, regarding “Double Mailing
(Referred to Chief Administrative Officer for consideration and response)
(3) K. Losken, 2 submissions dated April 16, re Flooding at Border of Collingwood School and Glenmore Properties (Referred to Director of Planning, Land Development and Permits for consideration and response)
(4) J. McDiarmid, April 16, 2014, regarding “Tennis Courts
(Referred to Director of Parks and Community Services for consideration and response)
(5) S. Slater, April 16, 2014, regarding “Longboarders
(Referred to Director of Engineering and Transportation for consideration and response)
(6) Child Find BC, April 16, 2014, regarding “Child Find BC Proclamation May is National Missing Children’s month (Referred to Municipal Clerk for response)
Received for Information
(7) undated, regarding Proposed Development Permit No. 14-006 (195-21st Street)
(8) 22 submissions, dated April 15 April 16, re Proposed Maison Seniors’ Living Devt at Keith Road and Taylor Way (Referred to April 16, 2014 Public Hearing)
(9) 22 submissions, dated undated April 16, 2014, re Proposed Maison Seniors’ Living Devt at Keith Rd and Taylor Way (Previously received at April 16, 2014 Public Hearing)
Responses to Correspondence
(10) Director of Planning, April 16, 2014, response to G. Sacré, � Bellevue
> Council Correspondence Update to April 22, 2014 (up to 4:30 p.m.)
Received for Information
(1) Committee and Board Meeting Minutes Memorial Library Board March 19, 2014
Responses to Correspondence
(2) Mgr of Engg Srvcs, Apr 4, response to A. Culley & Co Archit, “EAGLE ISLAND GARBAGE & DOCK ACCESS ZONE (3) Director of Engineering and Transportation, April 17, 2014, response to Coast Modern Film, “Happy City
(4) Director of Engineering and Transportation, April 17, 2014, response to D. Derreth, “Snow Experience.
11. OTHER ITEMS -- No items
12. Public Questions/Comments 13. Adjournment
=== PH & REGULAR CCL MTG AGENDA May 26 ===
Main Items
PH [Onni] ~~ Note: At 7pm in the Ccl Chamber a Public Hearing regarding proposed Zoning Bylaw ..., Amendment Bylaw ... (870 and 876 Keith Road) and a public meeting regarding proposed Devt PermitNo. 13-018 (870 and 876 Keith Road) will be held concurrently. The reg Ccl mtg will commence in the Ccl Chamber immediately following the PH and concurrent public meeting.
REGULAR
+ Delegation from NSh Professional Dogwalkers Alliance
+ Proposed Development Variance Permit No. 13-058 (3376 & 3378 Radcliffe)
7. 2013 Audited Financial Statements, 2013 Annual Report, and 2013 Financial Information Act Reports
+ Cmnty Grants
10. West Vancouver Child and Family Hub Update
11. North Shore Children's Charter
+ Intersection at 21st Street and Queens Avenue
+ Coach House Implementation Bylaws
15. Proposed OCP Bylaw ..., Amdmnt Bylaw ...; and Proposed Zoning Bylaw ..., Amdmnt Bylaw ...
(Maison Seniors’ Living, 825 Taylor W...)
16. Proposed Zoning Bylaw ..., Amdmnt Bylaw ... for 870 and 876 Keith Road (Parcel 3 of Evelyn by Onni)
+ NSEMO Report re IPREM :-)
+ Presentations by the Srs’ Ctr at the World Health Organization and the American Society on Aging Conferences
THE WHOLE AGENDA:
http://westvancouver.ca/sites/default/files/dwv/council-agendas/2014/may/26/14may26-Agenda2.pdf
=== ANIMALWATCH ===
Dare to Care: Celebrate Be Kind to Animals Month
May 1 -- Every May, humane organizations across North America celebrate Be Kind to Animals Month, recognizing the important role animals play in our lives with the aim of raising awareness of animal welfare issues and celebrating the human-animal bond. http://www.spca.bc.ca/news-and-events/news/be-kind-to-animals-month.html
=== PHOTOWATCH ===
> Photos for wch timing needed: http://www.perfectlytimedpics.com/the-perfectly-timed-spot/213#.U2AHtf21zlQ
> If you've never looked at the photos on the Listeners' Lens (a feature on CBC's noon-hour show, Almanac), you've missed an interesting, endearing, series taken in BC, some beautiful too. http://www.cbc.ca/bcalmanac/photogallery/#igImgId_8451
=== INFObits ===
+ POWER is shown through size and military capabilities. As a result, nuclear weapons and technology are a thing of the current and can only be advanced with a hefty budget. Take a look at Rant Lifestyle's list of the top 20 military powers in the world. Read more at http://www.rantlifestyle.com/2014/02/13/20-strongest-militaries-world/#ZGegbjzrIUlOfWXv.99
+ Victory in Europe Day From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Victory in Europe Day, generally known as V-E Day,VE Day, or simply V Day was the public holiday celebrated on 8 May 1945
(7 May in Commonwealth realms) to mark the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces. It thus marked the end of World War II in Europe.
On 30 April, Adolf Hitler, the Nazi leader, committed suicide during the Battle of Berlin. Germany's surrender, therefore, was authorized by his successor, Reichspräsident Karl Dönitz. The administration headed by Dönitz was known as the Flensburg government. The act of military surrender was signed on 7 May in Reims, France and on 8 May in Berlin, Germany.
Upon the defeat of Germany (Italy having already surrendered), celebrations erupted throughout the world. From Moscow to Los Angeles, people cheered. In the United Kingdom, more than one million people celebrated in the streets to mark the end of the European part of the war. In London, crowds massed in Trafalgar Square and up The Mall to Buckingham Palace, where King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, accompanied by Prime Minister Winston Churchill, appeared on the balcony of the Palace before the cheering crowds. Princess Elizabeth (the future Queen Elizabeth II) and her sister Princess Margaret were allowed to wander incognito among the crowds and take part in the celebrations.
In the US, the victory happened on President Harry Truman's 61st birthday. He dedicated the victory to the memory of his predecessor, Franklin D. Roosevelt, who had died of a cerebral hemorrhage less than a month earlier, on 12 April. Flags remained at half-mast for the remainder of the 30-day mourning period. Truman said of dedicating the victory to Roosevelt's memory and keeping the flags at half-mast that his only wish was "that Franklin D. Roosevelt had lived to witness this day." Later that day, Truman said that the victory made it his most enjoyable birthday.
Victory over Japan Day (also known as Victory in the Pacific Day, V-J Day, or V-P Day) is a name chosen for the day on which Japan surrendered, in effect ending World War II, and subsequent anniversaries of that event. The term has been applied to both of the days on which the initial announcement of Japan’s surrender was madeto the afternoon of August 15, 1945, in Japan, and, because of time zone differences, to August 14, 1945 (when it was announced in the US and the rest of the Americas and Eastern Pacific Islands)as well as to September 2, 1945, when the signing of the surrender document occurred, officially ending World War II.
=== SALMONWATCH === Alexandra Morton on 60 Minutes!
60 Minutes is running their investigation into salmon farming in BC this Sunday night, May 11.
Please check local listings to find out exactly what time it will air in your region.
It was a great honour to meet Dr. Sanjay Gupta, a remarkable man.
I hope this international spotlight allows Americans to better understand the consequences of the farmed salmon sushi on their plates. The reason companies from Norway are using the BC coast to raise Norwegian salmon is inexpensive access to the American consumer.
Pls watch with me on Sunday. You can view the trailer and comment on the CBS website I have provided links on my blog. http://alexandramorton.typepad.com/alexandra_morton/ ~~ ~~ Alexandra Morton
UPDATE/Correction:
In the previous email there was an error in the link provided. This is the actual segment that aired on 60 Minutes CBS on May 11, 2014. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/saving-wild-salmon/ We can fix this. -- Alexandra Morton
=== FROGWATCH === Save the frogs! from Kerry Kriger:
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Video: A Brief History of Save The Frogs Day On Save The Frogs Day (April 26th) I gave a webinar to highlight all the amazing events that have taken place on Save The Frogs Days past, and to bring to life what the SAVE THE FROGS! movement is all about. I recorded a video of the webinar and posted it on our YouTube Channel. This is our 50th YouTube video! Please watch the "Brief History of Save The Frogs Day" video here. |
http://savethefrogs.com/newsletters/2014/2014-05-01-brief-history.html
trip to Belize in June
=== ROYALWATCH ===
♕Unstuffy’ Duke and Duchess of Cambridge melt hearts with their true love BY POSTMEDIA NEWS, APRIL 19, 2014 {photos}
♕ French and British kings and queens have reigned over Canada since 1497.
Hundreds of years later, Her Majesty and the Royal Family are part of our collective heritage.
♕ Why do you refer to Royal tours as “homecomings?
Canada is a Realm one of 16 Commonwealth countries with The Queen as head of state and head of the nation. Members of the Royal Family do not come to Canada as distinguished visitors from foreign lands, in the way we might welcome President Obama, the Pope, or King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands. Rather, they return here as part of our national family, whose members have served Canada continuously since Confederation and before. There is nothing wrong with the term “Royal Tour, but we think it is important to underline how the Royals have a special role in Canada in the same way as they are held in a special part of Canadians’ affections.
♕ Prince Charles and Camilla (Duchess of Cornwall)
MONDAY MAY 19 (VICTORIA DAY): HALIFAX, PICTOU CO, CHARLOTTETOWN
20:30 -- Their Royal Highnesses take part in a Victoria Day celebration with fireworks, music, and performances at Province House, Charlottetown. The event also marks the 150th anniversary of the 1864 Charlottetown Conference, which paved the way to Confederation.
♕ Funeral of Duchess of Cornwall's Brother May 1
Camilla and Charles 'utterly devastated' as Duchess's brother Mark Shand, 62, dies after slipping and smashing his head when he left £1million fundraiser in New York for his elephant charity.
=== APARTHEIDWATCH === John Kerry and Desmond Tutu (from Sabeel)
Sabeel International Patron Desmond Tutu Responds To John Kerry's 'Apartheid' Controversy
April 30 -- The Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town Desmond Tutu doesn't object to Secretary of State John Kerry's use of the word "apartheid" to describe the future of Israel if a peace agreement is not reached.
Kerry has since apologized for his remarks while remaining strongly in support of a two-state resolution. In a HuffPost Live interview Tuesday, however, Tutu likened his own experience under apartheid in South Africa to that of Israel.
"I go and I visit the Holy Land and I see things that are a mirror image of the sort of things that I experienced under the apartheid," Tutu told HuffPost Live host Caroline Modarressy-Tehrani. "How can you stop me from the right to describe as I feel. You go anywhere in the world and if I see things that mirror the kind of experience that I know first-hand, I think it's cheek in a way for someone else to tell you, 'no, you are wrong in feeling as you feel about what you have seen.'"
To listen to the interview:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/30/desmond-tutu-john-kerry-apartheid_n_5236786.html
=== BEERWATCH === IPA conquers....
The Economist explains
How India pale ale conquered the world -- May 13th 2014, 23:50 by S.W.
A pale ale (IPA) had a good claim to be the first global beer, before lager took a grip on the world’s tipplers. Now IPA, an amber, hop-laden brew, high in alcohol, is regaining its global footprint. Arguments rage about the origins and history of IPA. Britain’s territories on the Indian subcontinent were generally too hot for brewing. So a couple of hundred years ago, to keep army officers and officials of the East India Company away from the fearsome local firewater, beer was exported from Britain to take its place. ... What is clear is that hops, which act as a preservative as well as a flavouring, combined with a hefty dose of alcohol for added robustness, ensured that the beer survived the long sea journey to India. Indeed, the months jiggling in a barrel onboard seemed only to improve the flavour. The style caught on at home, as the brew seeped onto the domestic market.
I IPA’s popularity waned as the brewing industry changed. After the second world war, big brewers in Britain and America bought smaller competitors and flooded the market with bland, mass-market beers as old styles were abandoned in favour of a pint that would not offend anyone. In the 1980s brewing began to change again. The craft beer revolution, which started in America, was a reaction to the domination of the market by these dull and flavourless brews. Small beermakers, ... more adventurous ales. The taste for these beers caught on. The result is that America is now home to some 2,500 breweries, compared with about 50 in the 1970s. Beer drinking is in overall decline as wealthy boozers switch to wine and spirits, but craft beer is growing fast, as consumers turn against the mass market to savour more expensive and exclusive brews.
T The beer that craft brewers like making the most is IPA. ... The passion for hops in American craft beers has taken on the characteristics of an arms race, as brewers try to outdo each other in hoppiness. ...
- See more at: http://www.economist.com/blogs/economist-explains/2014/05/economist-explains-6#sthash.OCM46hlo.dpuf
Also: How a band of microbrewers is transforming the beer business (April 2014)
=== TRAINWATCH === 374 -- 12:30 - 3pm Sat May 18 {sorry, late :-( }
Historic 374 Locomotive: 127th anniversary celebration -- Canada's historic 374 will be rolled out of the pavilion at 10am and steamed up. Enjoy a brass band, cake, and entertainment. Free. Roundhouse Cmnty Ctr wcra.org
=== BOOKWATCH === Lt Gov's BC Book Prizes
The winners of this year's BC Book Prizes were announced at the 30th Annual Lieutenant Governor's BC Book Prizes Gala on May 3 at the Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel.
The BC Book Prizes celebrate the achievements of British Columbia writers and publishers.
Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize -- Anatomy of a Girl Gang by Ashley Little (Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press)
Hubert Evans Non-Fiction Prize -- Arthur Erickson: An Architect's Life by David Stouck (Publisher: Douglas & McIntyre)
Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize -- The Place of Scraps by Jordan Abel (Publisher: Talonbooks)
Roderick Haig-Brown Regional Prize
-- Arthur Erickson: An Architect's Life by David Stouck (Publisher: Douglas & McIntyre)
Sheila A. Egoff Children's Literature Prize -- The New Normal by Ashley Little (Publisher: Orca Book Publishers)
Christie Harris Illustrated Children's Literature Prize -- How To by Julie Morstad (Publisher: Simply Read Books)
Bill Duthie Booksellers' Choice Award
-- The Lonely End of the Rink: Confessions of a Reluctant Goalie by Grant Lawrence (Publisher: Douglas & McIntyre)
Lieutenant Governor's Award for Literary Excellence -- Kit Pearson
For more about the BC Book Prizes, visit http://www.bcbookprizes.ca/.
=== LANGUAGEWATCH ===
fyi -- Kiev is Russian; Kyiv is Ukrainian -- good indication re sympathies/loyalties
=== WORDWATCH === Prince Charles -- Possessive
The possessive is formed by adding ['s]. To omit that final S the word has to be PLURAL (wch many seem to forget), not just end in S.
Remember the movie Bridget Jones's Diary? Bridget is the Joneses' daughter. Hope Canadians get it right.
So, not Charle's visit, his name is not Charle! This is Prince Charles's 17th visit to Canada.
=== HERITAGEWATCH ===
+ HERITAGE SOCIETY of BC http://www.heritagebc.ca/events/
Heritage BC is moving to West Van!
Heritage BC has found a new home for the foreseeable future, moving into a new office space in West Vancouver generously donated by Seacliff Properties*. The official move is Tuesday, May 20. {Update: postponed to May 21}
Feel free to visit us to learn more about all the exciting new opportunities ahead and meet the new Heritage BC team: Kathryn Molloy, Executive Director; Sarah Irwin, Office Administrator; and Karen Dearlove, Capacity Planner.
HERITAGE BC OFFICE: 102 - 657 Marine Drive, WV TOLL FREE 1 855 349 7243
* Info on Seacliff Properties in Chamber of Commerce section above.
+ HERITAGE WEST VAN heritage.westvan.org
Pls call to participate (parade or booth) in Community Day June 7 Contacts: 922 4400; info@heritage.westvan.org
+ HERITAGE VANCOUVER SOCIETY http://www.heritagevancouver.org/
Sign up to receive e-bulletins: http://www.heritagevancouver.org/bulletins_signup.html
Heritage Talks: Top Ten Endangered Sites 2014 and Update
+ VANCOUVER HERITAGE FOUNDATION http://www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org/special-projects/sunday-morning-at-hinge-park/
+ Walking Tour: Granville Island with Maurice Guibord
Starting as 'Industrial Island' in 1915, this spit of land has transformed from heavy industry to tourist and artist haven. Hear some of the amazing stories that make up Granville Island's history.
~ 10am - noon ~ Saturday May 17th Meet at Ocean Concrete (1415 Johnson) Click here to register $15
+ Wood Windows and Storefronts - A Walking Tour of Heritage Façades
This unique walk will explore heritage windows and storefronts in the Main Street, Chinatown and Strathcona neighbourhoods with Historian John Atkin, and Vintage Woodworks founder Jim Stiven. Examine different styles and eras of buildings and houses, and hear the history of the neighbourhoods and sites. This walk will examine how windows and storefronts were constructed, and will discuss why wood windows stand the test of time. Stops will include the Main Sheet Metal building, the Cobalt, Strathcona heritage homes, Benny’s Market, and the London Hotel.
Stick around after the tour to join John and Jim at the restored historic London Pub (food/drink not included in walk fee).
5:30 - 7pm Wed May 21st Meet at the NW corner of Thornton Park, near the train station (Main St. and National Ave) === Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
All + links: http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=71407de11e621d5603e0e7d9e&id=0631ed4b8b&e=102812a359
Find out what's Blooming Now at [Vancouver] City Hall. Check vcbf.ca for other fun and free Festival programming including Plein-Air Blossom Painting, BC Blossom Photo Watch, Haiku Invitational, Bike the Blossoms, and more !
=== Haiku Invitational === March 1 June 2
Complete information: http://www.vcbf.ca/community-event/haiku-invitational
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.
{More info in previous issues of WVM; see website}
=== MAIKU === in Las Vegas 2014 May 1 and wrote this
organic for our bodies --
we should be careful
what we feed our minds
quotations thoughts puns
Never let the facts get in the way of the truth. -- Farley Mowat, Canadian writer (1921 - 2014)
If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don't have to worry about the answers.
-- Thomas Pynchon, American writer (b 1937)
A reformer is a man who rides through a sewer in a glass-bottomed boat.
-- James J. Walker, New York politician (1881 - 1946)
One forges one's style on the terrible anvil of daily deadlines. -- Emile Zola, French writer (1840 - 1902)
Mistakes are part of the dues that one pays for a full life. -- Sophia Loren, Italian actress (b 1934)
Old age: the crown of life, our play's last act. -- Cicero, Roman statesman and orator (106 - 43BC)
If you wish to avoid looking at an idiot, break your mirror first. -- François Rabelais, French humanist (1493 - 1553)
The young always have the same problem -- how to rebel and conform at the same time. They have now solved this by defying their parents and copying one another. -- Quentin Crisp, English actor and writer (1908 - 1999)
An ounce of mother is worth a ton of clergy. -- Spanish proverb
Chris: Why is a computer so smart?
Mom: It listens to its motherboard.
Today was tomorrow yesterday so don't inhale.
His head may have been 12 inches long, but he didn't use it as a rule.
A recent genetic hybrid of a dog and a mirror has given geneticists pause for reflection.
We should make a beer commercial. It sounds simply intoxicating.
The linen shop gave their employees free bedding. Even their accountant had his own handmade spread sheet.
As a young boy, Brutus's mother often cautioned him not to run with Caesars.
What do hedgehogs eat for breakfast? Prickled eggs.
