Christmas Day Dec 25, Boxing Day Dec 26 ~~~
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Chanukah/Hanukkah Dec 16 - 24
Christmas Day Dec 25, Boxing Day Dec 26 ~~~
= Ccl Mtg Main Items Dec 15: Q3 Operating Results; Budget Update; DRC; Pitt Lands Subdiv; Masonic Hall; SAC
= Vive le Canada (NHFD, Thx to our MP); from the Editor's Desk (WVMs; My Brochure; The Interview; Merry Christmas); WVPD (Red Nose); Updates & Info (Carol Ships; LGH Volunteer Gift Wrappers; Christmas tree sales; Donate for a Good Paws; Rec Ctr events; Dundarave Festival of Lights moved to end of CultureWatch)
= CALENDAR to Dec 31: CULTUREWATCH (Theatre; Art; Music; Ballet; Christmas Lights/Events/Market/Festivals; etc)
= DEPARTING THOUGHTS (Cclr Panz, Ccl mtg Nov 3rd)
= HEADSUP 21A: Dec 8 Highlights; News
= CCL MTG NOTES Dec 8: Public Hearing re RGS/RCS; NSh Waterfront Liaison Cmte; DVP Applicn 366 Keith Rd (existing two-storey accessory bldg without permit); 2015 Utility Fees; RCS/RGS OCP amdmts; Devt Applicn List
= CCL MTG AGENDA/Tidbits: Dec 15 (brief notes from mtg)
= ANIMALWATCH (penguin; frozen dog; live cam of bears on Grouse Mtn; BCSPCA); INFObits (Cdn vet suicide; US military deaths/suicide; US$200M to Israel for weapons; Peres calls for Palestinian State; IDF air strikes on Hamas); ROYALWATCH (Prince George's jumper); YEAR-ENDWATCH (Cdn Politics, CBC); F-35WATCH Costs; BOOKWATCH (NYT's 2014 Top Ten); LANGUAGEWATCH (Acronyms); WORDWATCH (QUILTBAG); HERITAGEWATCH (Heritage Canada/Quebec; BC, Vanc, WV); MAIKU; QTNS/THOUGHTS/PUNS/Jokes
=== Vive le CANADA ===
Parliament passes West Vancouver MP's national fitness bill
West Van MP-sponsored bill leads to creation of national health day by Christine Lyon / North Shore News Dec 14, 2014
Mark your calendar: June 6, 2015 is a day to get off the couch and get active.
The first Saturday of every June will now be known as National Health and Fitness Day after the House of Commons this week unanimously approved a bill sponsored by John Weston, Conservative MP for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country.
Weston has long championed the creation of an annual day to promote health and fitness in Canada and teamed up with B.C. Conservative Senator Nancy Greene Raine to introduce a bill that would do just that.
-- See more at: http://www.nsnews.com/news/parliament-passes-west-vancouver-mp-s-national-fitness-bill-1.1664738
=== from the EDITOR'S DESK ===
+ WVMs ~~ almost caught up! but this was supposed to come out last week! Am starting on WVM23 now and hope it will be out before Christmas so I can relax (and get rid of this cold). No ccl mtg till January 12 -- yay!
+ My Brochure -- many noticed late and, alas, too late to mail out to whole M as intended. For the ubercurious, here is the final version few got to see (some dates and minor revisions): http://carolanne.org/ElectCR.pdf
+ ACM review -- delayed again.
+ MOVIE: THE INTERVIEW
First of all, what arrogance, insensitivity, and chutzpah even to make an odious movie of the killing of a country's leader* and not expect any reaction..... Some may not like Harper (or Chretien in the past) but wd at least be incensed at a movie depicting the murder of our PM. Pretty easy to predict many wd not be pleased. And no matter how placid a country may be (and NK is not!), it is not uncommon for a lone fanatic to act on his own.
They shd hv made the movie about a mythical/imaginary place/country.
The threat of course is not right, but neither do I think vilifying a country and killing its leader is. Glorifying and celebrating in a movie -- sheesh!
But then, for some, the US (and Israel) can do no wrong (or think they can't).
[* If I understand the plot correctly from reports]
+ May I boldly and loudly wish you all a MERRY CHRISTMAS -- It's the Canadian thing to do!
And we wish others/everyone delightful Diwali, Happy Hanukkah, Gung Hay Fat Choy -- IOW, join with everyone celebrating everything! Don't limit good wishes, multiply and spread them!
BTW,
research indicates, given the position of the stars, the birth was in
the spring (Easter), however when Christianity went to Rome,
Saturnalia, their festival at the end of the year (and winter
solstice, Dec 21 this year), was just too joyous and big a party, so
Christmas was transplanted and replaced it. Today, the gift-giving,
parties, and family time called "Christmas" is the most
widely celebrated holiday around the world. Let the good times roll!
=== WVPD ===
Call 604 619 0942 between 9pm and 3am
for service on the North Shore or Bowen Island.
http://www.rotarynorthvan.com/rednose.html
=== UPDATES & INFO ===
See the Carol Ships!
Check when they come by: http://www.carolships.org/s/SailingSchedule.asp
= LGH call for Volunteer Holiday Gift Wrappers
Lions Gate Hospital Fdn is seeking volunteers for our Holiday Gift Wrap Ctr at PkR from Dec 6 - 24. All proceeds from the Wrap Ctr will help support the LGH NOW campaign to build a new Outpatient Care Ctr and a contemporary Atrium the new heart of LGH. Looking for friendly enthusiastic volunteers for four-hour shifts on weekdays and weekends.
More info: http://www.westvanchamber.com/page/news/ezlist_item_3265035a-ce71-4bad-be41-7d3f2068df8c.aspx#.VIS-mEuSJlI
= Christmas Tree Sales Ambleside Tiddlycove Lions Club Nov 29 Dec 21 Ambleside Park Parking Lot
Foot of 13th St; Weekdays 12 - 8pm, Weekends 10am 8pm
Scouts Nov 22 - Dec 23 PkR South, Marine & TWay (new locn this year, at the old White Spot)
Weekdays 12 - 8pm Weekends 9am - 6pmWarm Clothing Drive
= Used Items: Drop off new or gently used items for adults and children in the collection bins at the WV Cmnty Ctr, Gleneagles Cmnty Ctr, & Srs' Activity Ctr, and we'll distribute them to NSh agencies, including the Salvation Army, Harvest Project, and the Lookout Society, for individuals in need. Winter boots; Warm, waterproof coats; Warm socks
= Donate for a Good Paws
The SPCA needs some help this winter! Make a donation to help equip the shelter, check out items they need, and drop off at the WVSPCA, or at MHall, Bylaw Services. Details http://www.spca.bc.ca/branches/westvancouver/support/giks.html
= Holiday Events and Programs
Many things to do this holiday season, from camps for kids, free concerts, Christmas tree lighting on the Great Lawn, to parties and benefits. Find these and more in the guide: http://westvancouverrec.ca/holidayhappenings
=== CALENDAR to December 31st ===
Mtgs at MHall unless otherwise indicated. Mtgs known at date of writing shown; often addns, changes, cancellations after WVM sent. Check the DWV Calendar: http://www.westvancouver.ca/events. Anything too late/early for an issue are emailed to subscribers. [Headsup/Notices sent between issues. Subscribe! write subscribewvm@westvan.org]
ABBREVIATIONS, ACRONYMS, INITIALISMS puzzling? See: http://www.westvan.org/glossary/
{Earlier info in Headsup section; not repeated here.}
No mtgs on the DWV website calendar, Hall closes noon Wednesday December 24, reopens Monday December 29
+++ WV MEMORIAL LIBRARY +++ 925 7400 See the Calendar: http://www.westvanlibrary.ca/events/calendar/month
Christmas Closures December 24, 25, 26. We will be open from 10am - 5pm December 27 - 31.
- See more at: https://westvanlibrary.ca/visit/library/location-hours#sthash.ndE0RUZ6.dpuf
> Philosophers’ Café: Our Best Way to Give?
~ 10:30am - noon ~ Friday Dec 19 -- What are pros and cons of philanthropy? Is it providing significant benefits to society? Could additional taxation or some other solution serve us better?
> Movie Matinee -- Home Alone ~~ 2pm Saturday December 20
Eight-year-old Kevin gets left behind when his family goes on a Christmas vacation. He ends up protecting the house with hijinks from two incompetent burglars trying to break in. Drop-in but space is limited.
+++ WEST VAN MUSEUM +++ 925 7295 http://westvancouvermuseum.ca/exhibitions
NEXT EXHIBITION -- KIM KENNEDY AUSTIN: INDUSTRY, CHARITY, FAITH, HOPE
January 14 to March 7, 2015 Opening Reception: January 13 from 7 - 9pm
+++ FERRY BUILDING GALLERY +++ www.ferrybuildinggallery.com ~ 925 7290
Closed for maintenance until Jan 6
Download our new Jan - Feb 2015 brochure by clicking on
http://ferrybuildinggallery.com/files/2835/141202FBGbro-ONLINE2.jpg
+++ SILK PURSE +++ http://silkpurse.ca/exhibitions/ 925 7292
December 9 - 21 --- Gifted // Next Exhibition starts January 6 -- Saha Lozaic & Roman Izdebski
+++ KAY MEEK CENTRE +++ http://www.kaymeekcentre.com/on_stage/events_calendar
Simplest way to get on email list, call 913 3634 (also for tix) or email tickets@kaymeekcentre.com
DEC 19 | 7:30pm DON PASQUALE / THE BOOM BOOMS
DEC 20 | 4:00pm VSO: A TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS - SOLD OUT!
DEC 20 | 7:30pm VSO: A TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS - SOLD OUT!
DEC 21 | 6:30pm FAMILY SUPPER
DEC 29 | 7:30pm DAVID JAMES & BIG RIVER: A TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY CASH
+++ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 60, WV http://westvan60.com Ofc 922 3587 Lounge: 922 1920
> 6:30pm Fri Dec 19 ~ TRIVIA NIGHT
Guaranteed to make you laugh & learn some bizarre facts! Win Legion Swag!’ Prizes from the Legion Catalogue
Come down and test your knowledge of history, geography, arts, music, celebrity, and random facts. Earn points for each question and win! Play as a single or in a group. Meet new people or play with old friends!
> Join us for our First Annual Harvest Food Bank Raffle. All month long we will be accepting non-perishable food donations at the Lounge. Every donation will earn you a raffle ticket for the draw.
Join us for our Raffle. Also join us for additional special raffles & come down and enjoy some Branch 60 {cheer}
> Holiday Hours of Operation
Christmas Eve -- Wednesday Dec 24th ~ 12pm 8pm Christmas Day Thursday Dec 25th ~ 12:30 - 4:30pm Boxing Day Friday December 26th ~ noon - 8pm
We are open Christmas Day and invite our Members and other Legion Mbrs to join us on Christmas. Some holiday goodies will be donated to enjoy. We encourage members to sign up at the bar and bring in some food to enjoy on Christmas Day!
New Year’s Eve -- Wed Dec 31st ~ noon 1:30am New Year’s Day - Thursday January 1st ~ 12pm - 8pm
NEW YEAR'S EVE Wednesday December 31st -- Party Starts at 8pm. Entertainment by Brian Nicholl.
Ticket Price includes Live Music, Party Favours, Champagne at Midnight, and a Midnight Snack Table!
+++ WV CHAMBER of COMMERCE + 926 6614 + http://www.westvanchamber.com
> New York City Based Opera Company, Venture Opera, presents "Don Pasquale" at the Kay Meek Ctr Dec 19th.
Mark Sager of Sager LLP is proud to host an event in honour of his mother, Shirley Patricia Sager. The evening will feature an opera from the New York City based opera company Venture Opera. They will be performing Donizetti's "Don Pasquale" featuring Mark and Kathy's daughter, Mikayla Sager as one of the leads. West Van Chamber members are offered a 10% discount on tickets. Click here for more details. Full Story
> In January, the Chamber is launching a series of three new Education for Business Workshops on topics of interest to local business owners, managers, and staff: Crowd Funding, Networking Skills, and Customer Service.
=== CULTUREWATCH === {those in Headsup sometimes not repeated here}
{NB: The VSun has many events, theatre, talks, book launches, and more -- below are some http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/listings/ }
Bard on the Beach has promotions you can buy as Christmas presents. Arts Club and others too.
* THEATRE
+ Arts Club 687 1644 artsclub.com
- Avenue Q ~ adult puppet musical at Granville Island Stage -- held over to Jan 10
- Mary Poppins ~ musical at Stanley Industrial Stage -- to Jan 4
- A Twisted Christmas Carol ~ improvisational hilarious take on the Christmas favourite; Revue Stage to Dec 27
+ Presentation House (NV)
Actors capture the spirit of the season by Christine Lyon / NSN Dec 5
Jay Brazeau hosts Christmas show A Few of My Favourite Things, Dec 11 - 14 and 18 - 21.
Tix: $10-28, available at phtheatre.org or by calling the box office at 990 3474
http://www.nsnews.com/entertainment/theatre/actors-capture-the-spirit-of-the-season-1.1651891
+ Studio 1398, Granville Island fightingchanceproductions.ca
Little Women: The Musical, based on story by Louisa May Alcott; until Dec 21st
+ Jericho Arts Ctr
o The Glass Menagerie; contemporary spin to Tennessee Williams's play
glassmenagerieyvr.brownpapertickets.com -- until Dec 21st
o Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lily, by Arthur Conan Doyle -- Dec 28 - Jan 10
adapted by Katie Forgette, directed by William B. Davis. Sherlock Holmes, and his trusty sidekick
Dr. Watson, team up with England's wittiest playwright Oscar Wilde to solve the Case of the Jersey Lily.
Special New Year's Eve Performance December 31st Tix $40, include after-show Q&A with the actors, and feature a live jazz band with hors d'oeuvres and midnight champagne.
+ The Cultch 251 1363 thecultch.com
Dylan Thomas: Return Journey -- Bob Kingdom's portrait of Thomas's last great lecture tour Dec 9 - 21
+ Firehall Arts Ctr
Chelsea Hotel -- the songs of Leonard Cohen; firehallartscentre.ca -- until Jan 3rd
* ART
+ VANCOUVER ART GALLERY
The Forbidden City: Inside the Court of China's Emperors -- Oct 18 - Jan 11
200 rare treasures from Beijing's Palace Museum
Details and more events: http://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/events_and_programs/special_events.html#eis
+ CAROUN ART GALLERY www.Caroun.net 1403 Bewicke Ave., NV 778 372 0765 (1 - 8 pm Pacific time)
CPC 8th Annual Group Exhibition
December 16 - 29 from 6-10 pm (closed Mondays) Opening Reception: December 20 from 4-8 pm
Works by: Bahman Doustdar, Farhad Varasteh, Hadi Wahidi, Iraj Roshani, Kaveh Rasouli, Masoud Soheili,
Mina Iranpour, Nafiseh Tabari, Sahar Seyedi, Shabnam Tolou & Zohreh Hamraz
* MUSIC
+ Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Vivaldi's Four Seasons, Chan Ctr 876 3434 vancouversymphony.ca Dec 19/20
+ J S Bach's Christmas Oratorio, Early Music Vancouver; Chan Ctr Sunday Dec 21st 3pm
+ PBO'S FULL SEASON: http://www.pacificbaroque.com/concert-schedule/
* CHOIRS
+ Chor Leoni: All is Calm -- The Christmas Truce of 1914; Vancouver Playhouse
chorleoni.org various times Dec 19 - 21
+ Vancouver Chamber Choir at Ryerson United Church: Dylan Thomas Christmas 8pm Dec 19
Charlie Brown Christmas 3pm Dec 21
* BALLET
+ The Goh Ballet's Nutcracker at the Ctr for Performing Arts, gohnutcracker.com -- Dec 18 - 22
over 200 dancers with Paloma Herrera from American Ballet Theatre in NY as the Sugar Plum Fairy
+ Royal City Youth Ballet: The Nutcracker royalcityyouthballet.org
Centennial Theatre, 1 and 4pm Dec 21 and Massey Theatre, New Westminster, 2 and 7pm Dec 22
* CHRISTMAS LIGHTS!
+ Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge until Jan 3rd
+ 30th Annual Festival of Lights, VanDusen Gardens {over 1M lights!} until Jan 4th
+ The Bright Nights Christmas Train in Stanley Park until Jan 4th
* SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS at Sea-to-Sky Gondola
Enjoy a one-hour train ride with hot chocolate, cookies, and Christmas songs; then visit the North Pole with Santa and Mrs Claus in the giant Roundhouse seatoskygondola.com -- until Jan 4th
* THE PEAK OF CHRISTMAS grousemountain.com
Live reindeer, ice-skating, sleigh rides, carollers, holiday movies, visit with Santa -- until Dec 24
+ KARAOKE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS: Trolley Tour vancouvertrolley.com
6:30pm ~ Trolley tour lights of downtown Vancouver and to VanDusen and Stanley Park -- until Dec 30
++ ALSO
- Musica Intima: A Christmas Story; St David's WV; musicaintima.org 2:30pm Dec 20
- Ba! Humbug! 2014 at with Jim Byrnes at Goldcorp Ctr for the Arts sfuwoodwards.com -- until Dec 20
- Lions' Gate Sinfonia: Gloria! A Christmas Celebration, sacred and secular music for the Christmas season, Centennial Theatre centennialtheatre.com -- 7:30pm Dec 20
- 12 Days of Christmas at Robson Square; local musicians perform; robsonsquare.com -- until Dec 24
- Cinderella, an East Van Panto; sweet retelling at York Theatre, theatrereplacement.org -- until Dec 28
- It's a Wonderful Life Radio Show at Pacific Theatre pacifictheatre.org -- until Dec 30
* CHRISTMAS MARKET at QET Plaza till Dec 24
* FESTIVALS
+ Dec 21st: The 21st Annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival at the Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Garden wintersolstice-2014.eventbrite.ca
+ The Hi-Light Festival, Park and Tilford, NV; until Dec 31st cnv.org
+ FILM FESTIVAL: full day of free screenings of classic short films from the NFB, etc
What wd a holiday in Canada be without a viewing of the classic short film The Sweater?
Nov 29 - 10am to Jan 3 - 10am The Dundarave Festival of Lights
fills Dundarave Beach with beautifully-decorated trees sponsored by individuals, families, and businesses. Sponsorship raises funds for the Lookout Emergency Aid Society's North Shore Shelter, and the donations remain at work on the North Shore, and are used by the Lookout Society to fund its transitional services programs. Check out the events on our events calendar that happen each Saturday of the festival.
More information http://www.dundaravefestival.com All proceeds are donated to combat homelessness.
* ARTS and CULTURE
December 3 -- IN THIS ISSUE
Oodles -- local art, dance, books, music, etc -- some from Alliance for Arts and Culture below:
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New Report on Arts & Cultural Workers in Canadian Municipalities: Hill Strategies Research has released a report examining the number, incomes, and demographic characteristics of artists and cultural workers by M size.
Dance: Performance from Ballet BC.
General: Announcements from Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, The Dance Centre, Vancouver International Children's Festival, Ferry Building Gallery, PTC, and VanDop & Associates.
Interdisciplinary: News from the Chutzpah! Festival and PuSh Festival.
Vancouver Heritage Foundation:Supporting the conservation of heritage buildings and structures. (November 28)
Book News:The Vancouver Writers Fest offers a compendium of literary events around town and links to reviews and articles of interest. (November 27)
December 17 -- IN THIS ISSUE See http://allianceforartsandculture.createsend1.com/t/r-e-chidltd-qdydidddy-jl/
Last Chance to Participate in Canada Council Visual Arts Consultation: Participate in a short online survey by Dec 19 to help inform the Council's understanding of Canada's changing artistic environment, and how it might best respond to these changes.
Film: Announcements from Granville Island Cultural Society, Cineworks and Women in Film + Television.
Literary: Invitations from Cede Poetry and The Capilano Review.
Music: Concerts from Presentation House Theatre, Phoenix Chamber Choir, Vancouver Recital Society, Vancouver Chamber Choir, Early Music Vancouver, The ACT Maple Ridge, and Chor Leoni.
Theatre: News from Renegade Productions Inc, Kay Meek Centre, PTC, The Fringe Festival, Ruby Slippers Theatre, Theatre Cares, SFU Woodward's Cultural Program with Vancouver Moving Theatre, Gateway Theatre, and The Cultch.
Visual Art: Exhibitions from Place des Arts, North Vancouver Community Arts Council, Maple Ridge Art Gallery, Fort Gallery, and The Sidney and Gertrude Zack Gallery.
More Visual Art: Further displays from North Vancouver Community Arts Council, Place des Arts, gallery gachet, ArtStarts Gallery, and Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art.
We all receive more incoming newsletters than we can keep up with. Here's a weekly digest of recent arts and cultural cmnty ones of note:
Vancouver Heritage Foundation: Supporting the conservation of heritage buildings and structures. (December 17)
Book News: The Vancouver Writers Fest offers a compendium of literary events around town and links to reviews/articles of interest. (Dec 11)
=== DEPARTING THOUGHTS === Cclr Panz, Nov 3rd ccl mtg
{Cclr Panz's remarks impressed me so much, I asked for her text, wch she kindly supplied.}
Cclr Panz:
When I took office as a new Councillor in 2008, I arrived with strong positions on environment, parks, neighbourhood character, and mountainside development. I wanted to jump right in -- but I couldn’t there was too much to learn.
My first term was tough. I had to learn Council meeting procedures and policy. Good manners and respect. How to form working relationships with colleagues whose opinions were very different from mine. I had to do my homework so I didn’t waste the publics time with unnecessary questions in Council meetings. I had to learn how much to say, when to say it -- and when unsure -- to say nothing at all.
Although I was passionate about my own initiatives, I had to respect the seat I occupied on Council. It didn’t belong to me -- it belonged to the whole community.
I had to listen -- really listen -- to other councillors, the mayor, people with more experience than I -- and to citizens -- the people who elected me to do our important work -- all 42,000 of them. The more I listened, the more I respected other viewpoints -- the more I understood the power of what you learn -- (pause) when you DON’T talk.
Power is a strange thing. People think it’s something you want to get more of -- as a politician -- especially during an election campaign. But power is nothing more than the capacity to act. All you can do with power entrusted in you -- is pay it forward -- into the community -- into developing an atmosphere of trust. When you trust---anything is possible.
Over the last six years, West Vancouver has shone when citizens, staff, Mayor and Council have pulled together on the same oar.
I’m proud of the role I played in many accomplishments, but I couldn’t have succeeded without the trust and guidance of the personal civic commitment of my fellow citizens. They helped me accomplish Whyte Lake Park and waterfront parkland dedication. The Parks Master Plan. The Upper Lands Working Group vision for sensitive development on our mountainside. Climate action enshrined in the OCP. Exceptional guidance from many working groups. A UN Global Green Cities Award. An all-weather playing field through multi partnerships. Our first coach house development. Ocean loops* on the waterfront.
A green light for the 1300 block development, providing funding** for a Public Safety Building -- the catalyst project for restoring Ambleside as the heart of our community. Without Grosvenor’s purchase of that block, West Vancouver would have missed a $46M dollar opportunity. But we almost lost it when the time-honoured, tie-breaking vote structure of Council was surrendered to a conflict of interest. The 3-3 tie was only broken at the last minute by a single change of heart -- but it took -- two years -- to break that tie.
Some might say that -- taxpayers’ -- could have lost that 46 million dollars. But West Vancouver has been built by citizens -- not taxpayers. Citizens are active participants, loving and standing up for our community. Taxpayers pay invoices once a year. A whopping 94% of us continue to say in our community surveys: “Give me a small tax increase, but don’t reduce my services -- this is what makes West Van special.
Some say we’re just a business delivering on a financial transaction. But when you see the tears of seniors facing a service cut they do not want -- show me the invoice. Local government CAN maintain traditions of fiscal responsibility -- while still knowing -- we are valued for so much more.
I always intended to be a two-term councillor. Yet as I prepare to depart, there are some points missing in this community election conversation. No one is talking about climate change and how we need to plan for impacts on our waterfront and mountainside. We are a coastal community -- the longer we postpone our planning, the more it will cost. And though we debate our sea level neighbourhoods, our future is on the mountainside. This is our wealth AND our health -- our NATURAL capital.
Despite what we hear -- our regional institutions Metro and TransLink are the envy of every region our size. There is value in regional planning. We use our influence better when we work to improve these institutions -- from within.
The Public Safety Building process might be enhanced through a commission of community experts to guide us through the process. We used this respected, time-honoured model with the Community Centre and the 1300 block.
The Ferry Building Gallery is a key community gathering-space and heritage site. It’s suffering from neglect. It needs restorative care, public washrooms, and modest ancillary space -- as other District waterfront properties have. We should proceed with this addition as soon as a new Council is in place.
Our new four-year term now comfortably allows a three-year budget. We undertook the most extensive community engagement in our history -- five years ago.
We captured important data around citizens’ views for West Vans short- and long-term future. A working group distilled that data into a Vision and Mission Statement. And staff, ably led by Brent Leigh, designed a brilliant Strategic Plan and Balanced Scorecard around those statements -- to prioritize initiatives, measure and fund them. This process delivered an engraved invitation for a three-year budget. We’ve let these guides -- that came right out of exhaustive community engagement -- slip away over the past term.
To West Vancouver for giving me the opportunity to serve -- to Mayor Smith and to former Mayors Sager, Wood, and Goldsmith-Jones for ongoing leadership, guidance, and trust -- to Council friends and to staff for enthusiastic support and collaboration -- thank you from the bottom of my heart. And to the many, many citizens who’ve informed and supported our joint initiatives -- my highest praise and gratitude.
All of you helped me extend to our community the invitation to dream large trust each other -- and take the risks that make us great. Respecting the setting nature gave us allows us to realize our personal and community potential, while sustaining the valued quality of life unique to every point of view.
Thank you everyone. Please vote on November 15 -- it’s an expression of love for West Vancouver.
* ocean loop: "a type of geothermal exchange in the ocean; WV has a couple of private installations on the waterfront"
** Cclr Panz may not hv bn aware of the CFO's response to a question at the Nov 26th Budget 2015 open house that there was no connection between the sale of the 1300blk and the PSB.
Separately, we also learned that at this point it does not include the Fire Dept (as originally planned) but does include an
ambulance, with completion expected the end of 2017.
+++ HEADSUP 21A +++ News; Dec 8 Highlights
Already been asked what happened so sending a brief summary. WVM21 had the whole Dec 15 ccl mtg agenda so you have notice (and a CEC mtg at 4pm beforehand). That's the last mtg until next year.
Herewith: Ccl Mtg Dec 8; Recent News; {QTP + pun joke ---> moved to end}
Ccl Mtg Dec 8 Highlights
{NB: hm; appears MetroV and GVRD are used interchangeably}
= As expected the PH on the RGS/RCS was somewhat confusing. Even the Mayor asked for clarification, plus several cclrs asked questions, also for the public's benefit.
The debate (till ~8pm) revolved on how much say WV has and how much the regional body has. It's obvious the anticipated popn of 60K by 2050 is frightening. Staff repeatedly said this statement doesn't mean any changes to WV's plans. As you know the OCP will be reviewed next year and the Upper Lands WG's report is due. Sop made the logical suggestion that WV not reply until those have been completed. Anyway the PH was closed with Sop and Cassidy opposed, and the same result later for third reading. The result will be forwarded to the GVRD before WV's adoption of the bylaw.
As I was preparing WVM22 I came upon an exchange that made me think it's all very murky:
STAFF: later, on agenda Ccl second and third readings of amendments
two resolutions to be forwarded to the GVRD Board for acceptance ...
timeline is the PH and 2nd, 3rd readings, if passed, forwarded to the Board wch has 120 days to accept or reject that
{If the Board has no power and we're free to do whatever, why even the option of rejecting what we send?}
Mayor: confusion; shd be a strategy produced by WV for WV
= Delegation: v interesting overview of projects and initiatives from the NSh Waterfront Liaison Cmte -- info on Port, movement of ships, trucks, etc
= Debate re DVP for 366 Keith took from 8:20 to almost 9pm. What a history. Present owner didn't speak English so someone translated for him. Prev devpr had modified a garage, adding two suites without a permit. Staff did discover contravened bylaws, reported in 2011, and then took a couple of years to contact this owner {see PQP} informing not permitted. Apparently the realtor did not reveal the status so comments were made re caveat emptor/buyer beware. Well, it's not permitted and staff will meet with the owner to see what can be done. There were heartfelt and distressing reports of the results of having renters and cars zooming by, plus destruction of hedges/landscaping and a repulsed home invasion.
= Cmte Apptmts
= Utility Fees
= Reports: MAB attended the NSh Immigrant Inclusion Forum, first known as the NSh Welcoming Cmte; now inclusion is good as well.
profile of our immigrant popn; talks about, how our immigrants more educated but underemployed and underpaid
= PQP: CR, Yours Truly, suggested that (new) owners register a contact, like an agent, so that if DWV has to inform them of devts or infractions, it can be done, and absence does not result in nothing being done. The Mayor said wd "take it under advisement".
{PS: that was a regulation required for secondary suites when that policy was formed; come to think of it, maybe the realtor who sells to an off-shore owner cd be the contact.}
NEWS
> This morning's news is that the Gabriola is for sale -- what can it become so that we keep this magnificent piece of heritage architecture? (It's on Davie, made of stone and was a restaurant,)
> MP John Weston Open House Wed Dec 17
Come share some Christmas cheer at an Open House from
1:30 to 4pm at our North Shore Office, Suite 21, 285 - 17th St.
Please RSVP by Monday, Dec. 15 if you plan to attend : 604 981 1790
> Mayors' Ccl mtg tomorrow re referendum question on transportation funding
QTP {moved to end}
COUNCIL MEETING NOTES Dec 8th
Re transcripts: ... (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
= 6pm SPECIAL CCL MTG (closed)
b/c (a) personal info about an identifiable individ who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee, or agent of the M or another position appointed by the M; and
(k) negotiations and related discussions re the proposed provision of a M service at their prelim stages and,
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: matters re personnel and the proposed provision of a M service.
= 7pm PUBLIC HEARING
Note: At 7pm, the PH; the reg Ccl mtg will follow immediately.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor: Mr Sokol
2. PUBLIC HEARING
Proposed Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4360, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 4797, 2014 (to amend the OCP to incorporate minor revisions based on cmnty and agency input in order to update WV’s Regional Context Statement to align with “Metro Vancouver: 2040, MetroV’s Regional Growth Strategy) (File: 1610-20-4797)
The Director of Planning, Land Devt and Permits will describe the subject application.
Applicant: The Corporation of the District of West Vancouver
Subject Land: All lands within West Vancouver
Purpose: The proposed bylaw would amend the OCP to update WV’s Regional Context Statement to align with “Metro Vancouver: 2040, the new Regional Growth Strategy.
Proposed OCP Bylaw Amendment: WV’s current Regional Context Statement was adopted in June 2004, as a required component of the OCP. It is contained within the “Framework for Action section of the OCP, and describes how our municipal plan supports the strategies of Metro Vancouver’s 1996 Livable Region Strategic Plan.
In 2011, the MetroV Regional Bd adopted a new Regional Growth Strategy, titled “Metro Vancouver: 2040. Under the LGA, the District is required to adopt a revised Regional Context Statement to demonstrate municipal alignment with the Regional Growth Strategy. This type of amendment is administrative in scope in that it does not propose any substantive change in local policy.
If adopted, the proposed Amendment Bylaw wd amend the “Framework for Action section of the OCP by replacing the existing Regional Context Statement with an updated one, comprised of the following:
1. A revised narrative statement;
2. A statement of compliance between the policies of the OCP and the Regional Growth Strategy;
3. A new Regional Land Use Designations Map (showing applicable regional land use designations w/in WV);&
4. A new Transportation and Goods Movement Map.
The Regional Context Statement describes how existing District policies are (or will be made) consistent with the Regional Growth Strategy; and what additional policies will be required to address regional planning objectives, via the next OCP update starting in 2015.
3. PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURE (described)
4. REPORTS/WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS
1) Reports received up to and including November 27, 2014:
|
REPORT TITLE |
REPORT DATED |
CCL MTG DATE |
# |
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Official Community Plan Amendment Regional Context Statement |
2014-05-21 |
2014-06-16 |
R-1 |
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Official Community Plan Amendment Regional Context Statement |
2014-10-15 |
2014-11-03 |
R-2 |
|
2014-11-03 |
2014-11-03 |
R-3 |
2) Written submissions received up to and including November 27, 2014: {none}
[7:04] Sokol: I'm going to pass to Mr Mikicich, Ms Freire, and Ms McLeod
SM gave background, timeline, then: SLIDES; will hand over to Claudia Freire
CF listed the docs, etc maps of town ctr, Caulfeild, HBay: once Ccl has considered the results of the ULWG expected in spring 2015
augment social policy
Staff proposing further amendments
Ccl has received a marked-up version of Schedule B; changes marked in red
SLIDE: Staff's Recommendations
SM: later, on agenda Ccl second and third readings of amendments
two resolutions to be forwarded to the GVRD Board for acceptance
update Map 11 to include the four local ctrs, updated RCS
timeline is the PH and 2nd, 3rd readings, if passed, forwarded to the Board wch has 120 days to accept or reject that
{If the Board has no power and we're free to do whatever, why even the option of rejecting what we send???}
Ccl wd be in position to &&& pass
remiss in not introducing our consultant, Judy McLeod
Mayor: confusion
shd be a strategy produced by WV for WV
[7:13] SM: a regional context, regional plan, part of
no new significant policy tonight
linking issue or language, how our policies align with regional
Sokol: the RGS was not forced upon us
all 21 Ms in Metro had to accept the RGS, WV did that in 2011
Sop: Metro refers to popn growth on p4? 2006 45K, that's not correct
census, xxx 42.23K
{Pls note. I wondered about the varying totals for WV's popn and discovered some include the Sq N Reserve and other don't; that number is around 6K.}
Upper Lands ~4K units left
doesn't take into consideration study or OCP review
this is not quite where I feel Ccl &&&
Sokol: 2006 number, clearly re census numbers, can be corrected
MetroV going out include popn growth on Sq Reserve
SqN not devping rapidly now but been talking about rapid growth
reasons so diff, 2031 50K, maybe not as artfully worded as cd have been
OCP, not projections &&&
Sop: WV shd decide growth, not someone else
if still to hear from UL Report, get that and &&& -- wait six mos and answer properly
Mayor: let Mr Sokol, eager to answer
Sokol: UL hoped to report sooner
wait until ULWG .... out; hold off till that work done; gives us the ability to {see?} work of ULWG and also allows WV to
not MetroV dictate
fully recognizing WV going to &&& determine
what's in our OCP now, work doing for OCP, and for future years
CrC: popn projections from RGS in existence today -- out there, not generated by WV
referring to the Metro figures, we're not committing to accommodating 60K [by 2030], are we?
SM: no
CrC: liaison to ULWG
the number of the ppl living in the UL is not something that's going to be covered by the UL
believe how many
UL not determining how many shd or shdn't live in UL
SM: WG is working at a much higher level
xxx planning process, Cypress Village, then density, servicing, infrastructure will be
CrC: when I read the Context stmt, I don't read it as changing anything, any existing policies
how our policies fit in with the RGS; not a change from the present status quo
SM: correct
the way to look at this, it's an interim
as we move into the process, there will be a RCS but it won't look like this
will speak to updated goals for this cmnty, how aligns with larger regional plan
MB: seems that the letters
popn proj and growth, UL and boundaries, Amb Town Ctr
ultimately the way growth is controlled is by a M's own actions approving devts, is that not correct?
SM: popn capacity determined by Ccl's approvals....
MB: even if compulsory, how wd Metro control that? we determine, and no consequences delineated anywhere
SM: those are correct stmts
unless Judy, ask Judy McLeod how these numbers
JMcL: when the RGS was completed; process popn and employment growth; transportation models
not that they're targets; evenly across the region rather than needs of ea M
to a great extent, uniqueness of this city
{She's the consultant? involved in the planning? advising? doesn't know that WV is NOT a city -- it doesn't qualify -- it's a DISTRICT? credible?}
xxx; not a M that has industrial or agricultural areas; speaks of what makes this distinctive
MB: re UL issue, when we get the report, causing more work
UL report, their parameters are quite broad re use, carry on for quite some time as well
SM: correct
there is a special study area in the UL, if this is adopted stays the same
UL report in mid 2015 not an immediate xxx inform &&& [7:27]
MB: boundaries re Amb town Ctr, concern broader than ppl thought; maybe cd explain
SM: when we look at a town ctr, not look just at commercial &&&
in defining town ctr for this exercise is drawing a bubble around
more than MDr and more than waterfront; ... really acknowledging what makes a town ctr
MB: residential and building and xxx [7:29]
SM: and commercial and the cultural, etc
Mayor: we're not debating this RCS, we're just asking questions
Sop: we're at low growth ~1%; in OCP now, current [growth] projections are lower than RGS, correct?
SM: I believe so
Sop: District will define growth from 2031 to 2041, and that cd be anything
my point is have probably 4K build-out units above the hwy; we're built out below the hwy
anticipation of maybe 1K units or less {fewer! it's a countable!}, about 800--
Mayor: --got to get to your Q
Sop: my point is--
Mayor: --not point, question -- I'm trying to be as lenient as I can
Sop: this is really swell stuff, it really is
Mayor: we have a number of mbrs of the public who wish to speak to this us, it's a Public Hearing, so--
Sop: --my position is I'm not going to support this
Mayor: well, how can you make that decision?
Sop: I'm not going to support it if we're not going to go into a discussion about it
sounds like NG: have to keep an open mind! it's a PH!
Mayor: we haven't even got the motion on the floor yet
Sop: if you don't want to have a dialogue with it, how can we go any further?
Mayor: we want to have a dialogue when we get the motion on the floor
Sop: that's what I'm trying to have then
Mayor: Ms Scholes, wd you describe the PH process pls?
SSch: you mean PH procedure?`
Mayor: exactly
[SSch repeated the procedure she'd given earlier and referred to two reports]
{To recap and clarify what just went on. The Mayor sounds impatient but in fact he's right. It's questions from Ccl, then input from the public, and then Ccl discussion before the vote. It is presumed cclrs do not make up their minds until after receiving all the information. It's disconcerting to have anyone state how voting before hearing all the submissions and discussing the motion.}
5. PUBLIC INPUT
Mike Fillipoff [text supplied, my bolding]:
Public Hearing
Recommendations: It is recommended that this item not be given 2nd or 3rd reading at the forthcoming WV Council meeting on December 8, 2014.
It is further recommended that this item be deferred for action in mid-2015. The submission would then be modified to include the latest and correct information resulting from the Upper Lands Working Group (ULWG) report and subsequent WV Council reviews and endorsement.
Rationale:
It doesn’t make sense to file an interim amendment to the OCP knowing that the contents of the amendment will have to be changed six months later. It is much better to produce a quality OCP amendment and RGS submission. This could be done about mid-2015. While there is some pressure from metro Vancouver regarding the Regional Growth Strategy, a further extension can be requested.
If the submission goes ahead now it will cause confusion in the RGS reviews as well as in the West Vancouver community.
The population projections shown are unrealistic and do not reflect what has happened or likely to happen in West Vancouver. The population of West Vancouver has been increasing at the rate of 120 people per year or about 0.3 %. In 1996 the WV population was 40,865 and in 2011 it was 42,694 or an increase of only 1829 people over a period of 15 years. Using the same basis (which would be reasonable), in the year 2041 the population projection would be 46,350 people in WV (not 60,000).
The materials in Agenda Item 7 are not consistent with the 5 year Financial Plan submitted in Agenda Item 8 on Nov 3, 2014. Changes would be required to make them consistent.
Ambleside Village: The public is not aware of the new tentative boundaries shown for Ambleside and if submitted could lead to confusion and frustration. Ambleside “Village is presently one of the least successful (of the 5 villages) in West Vancouver and there are opportunities for changing it if planned properly. Why put an artificial “boundary around Ambleside? Would the same philosophy then apply at Dundarave, [Caulfeild], Horseshoe Bay, and Park Royal? What is needed is an updated Master Plan for Ambleside Village with input from the community and businesses.
There are other questions within the package that need more explanation (and possible changes) before it goes forward.
In summary, the package should be deferred until updated information is incorporated and appropriate changes are made.
{Maybe ad-libbed a bit b/c my notes included:
"... preservation of trees up ... absorb, to
shd include that statement in there"}
Liz Byrd:
{re text supplied and you'll see she refers to housing, not the RGS/RCS, however valid comments.
Liz says: I've taken this a bit further:
Here is my speech, I thought that Council were at least going to discuss the OCP within the context statement}:
Congratulations to [Ccl] for agreeing to open up the OCP, it is a terrific challenge.
We all know that West Vancouver is going through a building crisis, there is very little other topic of conversation in the municipality these days.
We seem to have lost our way.
Firstly, I would like to quote the English poet laureate, John Betjeman, who was responsible in the 50s in saving many English treasures, both historical and modern.
“We slice off old buildings, fell healthy trees, replace hedges with concrete posts because we are convinced we must save money! Money is even more important than health or road-widening, so [it's] obviously infinitely more important than something so indeterminate as beauty. We have ceased to use our eyes.
We all have valuable properties in West Vancouver which will probably be torn down in the not too distant future. The replacement will be a totally characterless house with five bedrooms, five bathrooms, three kitchens, a media room, and no garden, just concrete and a few trees, and no reflection or reference to the history of housing in West Van.
The owners live in it for a month or two and the house is left empty for the rest of the year.
I just heard today that Chelsea and Kensington in London have the same problems.
They have announced that any house which is left empty will have to pay a double amount of taxes. When this happens there goes the neighbourhood character - the 4400 block of North Piccadilly is a very good example. The Garden Club membership is very much reduced, as there a few gardens left. Small cottages in Carmel are worth 2 million, and cannot be torn down.
Houses in West Vancouver have become a stock market play.
Are we prepared to follow the city’s lead in some form of densification?
Our bylaws are weak and our fines for building infractions are minimal.
We have to involve our communities in future planning, Lower [Caulfeild] seems to have done it, couldn’t this process be accomplished in all the other neighbourhoods in the District?
{for the record, and I'll remind Liz, I've been urging nbrhds to draw up their guidelines for more than two decades. For Lower Caulfeild we actually established a Lower Caulfeild Conservation Area with a cmte.}
If West Vancouver is to survive as a family city, with children and schools, this must be done, or we will turn into a collective seniors' home.
The children of most people in this room will never be able to afford to live here.
{can they now?}
As it stands today, we have one real estate person for every 75 people in our District. The pressure is on, I have a friend in Dundarave who receives a knock on her door from real estate people every week of the year! That is 52 people per year wanting to tear down her house.
I would like to suggest a moratorium for a year on all new building permits in West Vancouver. Let us give our planners and engineers a chance to catch up, to review their standards and prepare for a future which involves residents in the planning of new buildings and preserving old buildings which reflect the character and livability of the neighbourhood.
Let us review the studies of 30 working groups and incorporate their ideas into the future of the Municipality.
A moratorium was bravely enforced in North Vancouver in the early '90s when Edgemont was being re-developed.
What young family can afford to come into West Vancouver what is wrong with row housing?
We have plans for lane houses, but do we have the will to make it happen?
{fyi, herewith tidbits in my notes typed at the time but missing above:
slice off trees...
my brother in Chelsea -- going to double taxes on any house left empty more than three months}
Melinda Slater:
[text supplied w/ note: as requested (I was speaking w/out fully formed notes, wch isn’t optimal for me, so not entirely coherent):]
Dec 8, 2014 remarks re: proposed OCP Bylaw Amendment to revise West Van’s Regional Context Statement (to align with Metro Van’s Regional Growth Strategy).
I did send written correspondence for consideration but just wanted to add a few things.
I think it is no secret that we are under increasing pressure from developers to push the density envelope and this new GVRD strategy will provide developers with more leverage to do just that. Alignment with this strategy means we are committing to growth, which can be both good and bad, but I think it’s naive to think that we will still be able to control development after we accept this amendment.
Tonight there was some talk about will Council still have (the ability to make decisions regarding development) but (we’re) guided by our OCP and we’re going to be putting this in our OCP; if we adopt this it’s going to be one more thing we refer to when someone comes calling asking for more density and this will be the reason we get into a big consideration of, oh well, we should be doing this because it’s part of our policy now.
I do believe that any growth s/b decided by West Vancouverites for West Vancouver and that we can and should control how and where we develop.
We are about to create a new OCP, it’s premature to accept this amendment until we have done so.
I’ve heard this amendment referred to as “just administrative and if that’s the case it s/b easy to defer until we have updated our OCP.
I find it a little confusing -- Councillor Cameron was clarifying that this (amendment) wasn’t changing anything thats in the existing statement (RCS). If that’s the case then whats the point of this? I don’t buy that this is just a minor revision. Minor revisions can have major implications that maybe we’re not taking a good enough look at. Until we’re fully darned well comfortable with what those implications are then what’s the harm in pushing this back?
We need to look at our new OCP before we start making these adjustments.
6. CLOSURE OR ADJOURNMENT OF PUBLIC HEARING
CrC: move THAT all written and oral submissions be received and that the public hearing be closed.
we can't receive further submissions
reality is, as Mr M pointed out, next time when ULWG reports out -- take considerable time; also going to review the OCP
if we were going to keep this open wd have to commit to
but we have no idea when; probably no changes for a year or more {check}
reopen the OCP ... much more in-depth than this ... changes next year
Sop: a big mistake to close it; enough documentation to debate for six months; &&&
Sokol: ... will be looking at our OCP; looking at this xxx as we see fit; fit together or not -- our RCS
Sop: why asking for a regional strategy if [7:48] ... why go?
formal new-constituted
decided by ppl in this cmnty; that's the issue that concerns me ... xxx
Mayor: let...
Sokol: do not believe this in any way abrogates planning for our future
DWV had already accepted the RGS, that wd hv bn the time to decide [7:49]
{hm -- so you mean it's too late???}
Mayor: sev
ML: I've spoken against the RGS for six years, however am in agreement with Mr Sokol
really don't see a binding(?) downside and on that basis I'll be voting in favour of the motion
what this District has not done is look at the doc at its high level -- is it a design of what we want?
it is several years old
not sure the WV I want to live in has double the popn, urban sprawl, but that's for another day
concern prov/regional position to impose on WV
take some solace, Sokol doesn't believe that's the case; will go along with his judgement on that; go along with it
MB: don't disagree with Cclr Lewis, have to ask ourselves why [7:51]
attended Ccl of Ccls on weekend, a model; federation of 23 Ms to agree on some basic fundamental principles re growth, sustainability, and preventing urban sprawl, transportation, rather than each cmnty doing what it wants
opp to manage, and where; Bby, Coq, WV, we don't operate in a vacuum
ppl are flocking to the cities, where the jobs are
in our interest to operate together, don't think it binds us to anything; around sustainability and growth
this is a positive thing Metro is trying to do; working together than individually
ChC: the fears in WV, going to lose control; ability to control nbrhds and UL
not the case? not going to be mandated by Vancouver and -- &&&; not dictated to b/c we haven't a vision ourselves?
Sokol: no, they are not going to preempt us
ChC: considerable room or complete
Sokol: considerable; ctr in an area,...... transp
won't do that; risk of that is slim; cannot see us proposing anything that will not &&&
ChC: so if I agree, not on the slippery slope
Mayor: Vanc does not run WV
ChC: not asking for myself
Mayor: xxx
Sop: xxx
Mayor: here
Sop: can V over 1200ft
Mayor: xxx
Sop: haven't voted yet
Mayor?:
Sokol: not reported yet, but tends to xxx
MOTION
VOTE: passed with Sop and ChC opposed
Council members are not permitted to receive further submissions once the public hearing is closed.
= 7pm REGULAR CCL MTG Dec 8th [7:56]
{if interested in 366 Keith, see note for more info at the beginning of the item (5).}
1. Call to Order.
2. Approval of Agenda
Mayor: motion to approve the agenda....
MB: --oh! that's me! I move approved as circulated. oh.
Mayor: Sorry, Ms Scholes? this is the amended one?
MB & Sop: this? oh, this one
Mayor: yes
MB: okay; amended. I'm not used to going first, I apologize
that the agenda for Dec 8 be amended by
= adding to item 3 the minutes of
- the Oct 20 sp and reg ccl mtgs and PH Oct 27
- sp and reg ccl mtgs Nov 3rd
- summary of Oct 20 PH re Proposed Zoning Amdmt Bylaw 4805
= withdrawing from Item 3 the minutes of Nov 24 sp and reg ccl mtgs
= adding to Item 5 written submissions C3 to C12
= adding to Item 6 the report re Proposed 2015 ccl mtg schedule
Mayor: seconded; any discussion, all in favour? oh, shoot. Ms Scholes
SSch: also an Item 7 to be withdrawn re MetroV cmtes -- that will be deferred to a subsequent mtg;
and Item 10 memo re minor amendment to Schedule B to OCP Bylaw 4797
Mayor: so is that's your motion, Cclr Booth:
MB: yes it is
:-)
3. Adoption of Minutes -- Meeting minutes and public hearing summary report to be provided.
ChC made motion:
1. the minutes of the Oct 20, 2014 sp and reg Ccl mtgs and PH, Oct 27 sp and reg Ccl mtgs, Nov 3 sp and reg Ccl mtgs, [and Nov 24 sp and reg Ccl mtgs] be adopted as circulated; and
2. the Summary of the Oct 20 PH re Proposed Zoning Amdmt Bylaw (housekeeping amdmts; general amdmts to the Zoning Bylaw that are not related to housing bulk, are technical in nature, and that do not propose any new policy directions) be approved.
DELEGATIONS [7:59]
4. North Shore Waterfront Liaison Committee, regarding Overview of Projects and Initiatives (File: 0055-01)
Mayor: Graham Nicholls and Christine Banham
Graham Nicholls: plsd to be here; welcome all back and new
others here [named]; I'll do first half.
formed by Metro; wide variety of port issues; others in east Vancouver, and Delta
16 mbrs, 6 two ea WV, CNV, DNV; one staff Brent Leigh, and Sq and Tsleil-Waututh Tsleil-Waututh Nation
marine terminal, terminals Lynterm, Seaspan, and etc
Christine and I are your mbrs, became mbrs [applied]; I was just appointed last spring; Christine 2009 and has been with the cmte ever since
wanted to provide some context of the port itself
Port Vancouver self-suff, 2008
SLIDES
facilitation import and export cargo; jurisdiction 600km of shoreline and areas shown on this map
turn it over to Christine for the balance
CB: trade
terminals NV city and district; WV is part of the NSh trade area
coal potash and grain; also forest products
Selkirk, Vancouver, wharves and kinesis?
China Japan and Korea
coal all metallurgical, used in steel-making, not energy purposes
major impact on all of NSh
direct jobs on NSh, 300 work on the ports live in WV $10M; more employees in NV
all really quite "good-paying jobs"
{well-paid jobs}
knowledge industry jobs related to the port
past success of the cmte proud of
rail noise steering cmte -- .....[named those grps involved]
influential in identifying feasible projects to reduce noise; crossings; Low Level Road one way
hosted an open house at SeaSpan 2011; ppl living in nbrhd came to see what happened on other side of the fence, some looking for jobs
in past year hosted an event, "engaging for industry" event
better ways of engaging the cmnty, what's working what isn't, best practices, so industry better informed
Coho Fest and HAF
hosted harbour tours 2013, M&Ccl came along; new invitations for this spring
current priorities SLIDES information: reliable and factual
about shipping in general; adheres to nat'l standards; collaboration; regularly engage the Ms
happy to take any questions
NG:: I took that waterfront tour
industry related -- we don't have a port but we get a lot of concerns from residents here about shipping
Qs as our reps, you can bring up concerns
you know we're acting as intervenors, Kinder Morgan, and we'd have many more ships
hope that wd be your msg to the rest of the group
our waterfront was so polluted this summer so cdn't swim; haven't figured out, hope your cmte cd...... no proof shipping, but some suspect it might; I also get concerns about noise pollution, rogue waves, light pollution, so that feedbck, happily give your emails
CB: we're a liaison cmte so our purpose is to facilitate dialogue so don't take position
information, gets raised, can put you in touch with the right folks at the port
foster dialogue, not take any particular view
NG: from us to you
CB: can put you in touch with the right ppl
GN: you brought them up duly noted; already brought some out
Kinder Morgan, going to NEB
if specific info of a technical nature, we can take that on board so that kind of info is also av
can raise the issues in future
Mayor: Cclr Sop
Sop: quite impressed with the boat trip; things that move out of the harbour out to the world
capacity, know ev movement from Juan de Fuca, out; amt of traffic daily
positive move by ports
anyone think of that shd go on that tour, wd be impressed
Mayor: glad you saw the worth of the private sector! [8:16]
:-)
MB: I did the tour as well, was v impressed with the technology; operations' ability to monitor trucks from wherever -- have GPSes on ev truck wherever they are
also filled out a survey as well
they monitor ev that goes on in the port
why can't we or is there technology av can determine where these pollutants are closing our beaches
clearly there's a relnship there [anyway] [8:18]
CB: perhaps Port can ans better
Port V, and
Port MetroV is the safe passage of ships; MetroV is resp for air quality, water testing
wrt E Coli on the beaches is actually MetroV
that said, based on complaints, harbour vessels will do xxx tests to ships seeing [not dumping]..... [8:19]
highly unlikely ships were responsible
MB: just relay that msg
NG:: made motion -- received for information, with thanks.
REPORTS [8:20]
5. Development Variance Permit Application No. 12-081 for 366 Keith Road
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{NB: Reading letters gives more facts/background to get a picture of what's happened.
Not all brought out during discussion.
Corresp to Dec 5, Item 4
http://westvancouver.ca/sites/default/files/dwv/council-correspndence/2014/Dec/14dec05.pdf
Corresp to Dec 12, Items 13 and 16
http://westvancouver.ca/sites/default/files/dwv/council-correspndence/2014/Dec/14dec12.pdf }
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Sokol: James Allan will make presentation on this topic
JA: SLIDES -- subject prop east of TWay
SLIDE of Accessory bldg 1500sf two-car garage, at some time in the past was converted to a two-storey structure
June 2010 purchased appears
Apr 2010 Mar 2011 accessory bldg with suite, overheight
Mayor: hear from owners first?
Chinese lady: this is the owner of the house; will try my best, translating from Chinese
Mayor: am sure you'll do fine
Chinese man, owner: sorry b/c I don't speak English
[translation:]
in March 2010 decided to buy this house
we believe got the whole info about the house; there isn't any unauthorized premises in this house
2011 June rec'd letter from WV
we have also asked, before bought house asked the lawyer re contract
didn't say any unauthorized premises so v surprised to hear that
just want to say, we are innocent, we got cheated
tyvm
Mayor: two cclrs
Sop: xxx
Mayor: Booth first
MB: say three dwellings
Translator: do you mean current?
ANS: only one family living in this house right now
MB: wch house
ANS: 366 Keith
Sokol: at this time only one; no longer tenants in the carriage house
MB: says three dwellings, two in the carriage house?
who?: staff mentioned one suite; tenants no longer there
one family living there; only one ste previously, nbrs two
MB: one in main house
Sop: was there a garage turned into an add'l ste above garage and upper floor
Ans: two-car garage in 1981; don't know if converted when or sure
Sop: main house has had renovation; aware existing garage turned into a coach house
Ans: no, I'm not
Sop: if these folks claiming did nothing wrong, prev owner; so buyer beware
ANS: looks like done prior; complaint before this owner
[8:29] &&& was not flagged
generally up to owner to match with what &&&??
Sop: at what point was the garage rented out for $1800/mo?
Sokol: that's not info who
Sop: these or prev owners?
CrC: ask owner
Sop : did you rent out the structure?
Translator: no plans; only four ppl living there
{Sorry, but this is interesting from a linguistic point of view. Chinese has NO verb tenses; v rare in languages. Obviously not understood the question was in the past tense, so answer is in the present.}
Sop: ask while he has lived there, has he rented it out
ANS: never
Sokol: the issue is not whether someone living there; constructed without permit
&&& [8:32]
Mayor: ev in the report
ChC: presume realtor did not do due diligence; not permits and in naivete didn't ask
TRANS: there is a question; are you aware and xxx and they checked NO
can build?
ChC: that's why you're here; &&&
ML: has the suite been decommissioned?
ANS: yes
Sokol: mbrs of public wish to ask, so perhaps listen before these Qs
CrC: if not served well by realtor, lawyer [8:34]; &&& matter of the 'comfort letter'
wd hv applied to District
let me answer question -- they wd hv applied for what?
assume here are what's permitted; up to them to check
worried we had some culpability if we didn't tell them
STAFF?: comfort level to say what's on file
if known bldg permit outstanding or....
we issue what we have on file and then up to owner to check what is on ground; staff don't go out to prop
CrC: so say we hv garage
familiar with our rules -- permit for a garage but not a house?
ANS: correct
Mayor: thank Mr Allan
Ursula Kummel: 364 Keith Rd; I'm facing that bldg from the south
brief history and an overview of an accessory bldg
in a quiet safe and sgl-fam nbrhd; you have accurate details from me and nbrs
difficult to say, the District staff was not suff diligent when major xxx at 377
otherwise not end up with a massive structure with massive
$1.5M renovation by priv devpr by 2007, the sgl-car garage not visible from my prop into two-storey including two stes, a bachelor on the ground floor and a top floor ste with external stairs
devpr rented out both stes, had said that one wd be his office
said bldg had been erected with full knowledge of Dist staff
[8:39] 2009 renters ... moved in and out
2010..... bylaw ofcrs xxx down in May 2010; my suspicions confirmed
unf 2006-8 out of my house b/c a xxx tree had destroyed my house Mar 31 2010 {366} sold
one day after vacated, my house had been vandalized
prop stood empty until fall when current owners moved in
introduced myself; [they] said don't speak English, speak to lawyer
empty since 2010
Mayor: you're way over your three minutes, wrap it up
{left podium; hv requested the rest}
Kathy Palmer: you have a letter before you, sent first two years ago
story we're going to see
we have folks coming from all over the world
xxx unf their circs cannot be [8:41]
regardless of their intent not to rent, etc
cars screaming up and down lane and &&&&
feel for these folks, a really sad situation
we also have a resp for L&&&
coach house; this is not a laneway, it is a building; causes probs for the nbrs
understand concerns re financial
however, given the amt of money spent to. {renovate?}.... to this a drop in the bucket
the folks do not spend much time on the prop
issue, how this cd come about
not supporting variance, strongly oppose
John Qwee (sp?): my wife Elizabeth, 376 Keith Rd, live immediately to west
this 'garage' is really a duplex on the site of a sgl-fam home
zoned RS3, sgl-fam zone, there are three built on that
various tenancies, duplex known as a garage
garden landscaping gate? damaged
hedge ripped out wanted more sunlight; dogs been attacked; extremely stressful; issue remains
District employees overlooked in addn to xxx a duplex has been constructed
I'm committed to retiring to Keith; our family has lived on that prop for 27 yrs
invest $1M in landscaping, lighting, another half million dollars xxx submitted to District re garage [8:47]
next door threatens value of my prop
no... don't realize they've been hoodwinked; devalues their prop as well
&&& had to fight off home invaders; had to take a blowtorch
any new tenancies in the Cedardale area
strongly oppose a permit continue to exist; must be removed
{devalues theirs as well}
At the Nov 3 reg mtg Ccl rec'd the report dated Oct 15 re DVP Applicn for 366 Keith Rd and set the date for consideration for Dec 8, 2014.
Reports received up to and including November 27, 2014:
|
REPORT TITLE |
REPORT DATED |
REC'D AT CCL MTG |
# |
|
DVP (366 Keith Road) |
October 15, 2014 |
Nov 3 / Dec 8, 2014 |
R-1 |
Written Submissions received up to and including November 27, 2014: To view all written submissions click here
|
SUBMISSION AUTHOR |
SUBMISSION DATED |
# |
|
Redacted |
May 14, 2013 |
C-1 |
|
Redacted |
September 23, 2014 |
C-2 |
PRESENTATION BY APPLICANT
CALL FOR PUBLIC INPUT
RECOMMENDED: be received for information.
RECOMMENDED: DVP 366 Keith, wch wd allow for an existing two-storey accessory bldg to be retained, be denied
Sop: unfortunate; not caught in time
buyer has to beware but this structure done without a permit and it's not meeting the bylaws
staff to deal with
structure right now is non-conforming; can look to staff re future garage
NG: obviously agree; one of the few things I remember from law school from 20 years ago caveat emptor
misled, shd [go?] to their real estate agent
other real estate agents have been going to nbrs presenting misleading? info
last time we asked for a structure to be removed was some stairs a year ago but still haven't been; so as when will this be enforced?
Sokol: section 57 notice; put notice on title
so shd be sold in future, clear on title
depending on Ccl, working with prop owner and with our solicitor to get the structure removed in a timely manner
my decision has nothing to do with used for renters just b/c it's illegal, renters not a concern to me xxx
CrC: this was reported to us in 2011, why in 2014
Sokol: one of the big issues was renters
applicants, prop owners indicated interest in coming for a variance
applicant out of country and not been able to work for extended time
{noted this; evasion b/c absent so at PQP suggested registering a local contact}
CrC: need to resolve quickly Section 56; just don't think
ChC: deny this variance, feel for family ... realtor -- &&&
it does not fit parameters; bldg unf has to come down
Mayor, to gallery: sorry, once Ccl in debate, can't hear from public any more
6. Proposed 2015 Council Meeting Schedule (File: 0120-01) nformation to be provided.
NG: one end of Oct? b/c normally Awards
{8:55 didn't/cdn't hear}
CrC: disc of moving; not fixed
7. Metro Vancouver Committees for 2015 Recommendations for Appointments (File: 0185-01)
Information to be provided.
WITHDRAWN
8. Proposed Waterworks Regulation ... 2006, Amdmt Bylaw No. 4819, 2014 (Water Utility Fees for 2015)
RF: for public and Cclr Cassidy -- standalone funds; $ goes directly to those services
when I say sewer, means sanitary as well as storm drainage
SLIDE: pie chart
despite Eagle Lake purchasing 1/4 water from Vancouver -- 27%
universal metering 2005, finished 2007
sewer side MetroV represent 44% in sewer utility; almost half of all the rates submitted to V, for [9pm]
leaves only 11% to our own xxx mntnce storm drainage
supported move toward long-term infrastructure derive 37% for that specific purpose
prev chart suggested that 1/4 for MetroV water purchase, we do indeed benefit from having the Eagle Lake source
able to provide almost half of our Dist needs from our own supply
meter has resulted in ~25% reduction is use
M can produce water at a lower rate [49 cents] whereas Metro V going up
for ev year, our rate is lower had we not pursued Eagle Lake
will go down over time as the debt goes down SLIDE
2017 down even more; debt charges go down
since we started on our Asset Mgmt -- "stay the course" approach
balance affordability and need &&&&Plant ...
based on water and sewer utility, both going to approach sust level by 2020
SLIDE 100-year outlook
life cycle of these assets SLIDE see next 20 years; this part is a backlog b/c not keeping up so we're playing a bit of catch-up; working toward longterm sustaining make up? [9:05]
white triangle, see will exist needs
intention is to put away this money in white triangle, once we cross over, total needs we're saving; exceeding our ability to fund them
in some of those years 2050, M will have to consider other tools such as longterm borrowing
that's for another generation
we're improving; use those funds wisely in reserves
this year's rates increase of $300K water $XXXK for xxx for [9:06] &&&
xxx MetroV sewer level
MetroV is predicted for the xxx year, lower than prev predicted
has not really factored in the Lions' Gate Waste Water Facility
those numbers cd increase significantly but hv not been factored in
less than 1& like labour settlements and some fixed costs; hydro rates increasing quite quickly; staffing complement including reqmts from sr govts re water quality
rates do not include any allowance for LGWaste water treatment upgrade
MetroV has not begun that exercise as rigorously as we
5% for 2015 and 5% ahead to 2019; consistent with what was brought last year
predicting 11%, proposing a 6% and a 10% for years after to 2019
mean to ratepayer?
water asking for 5% increase but b/c a metered rate, depends on water consumed so giving median
according to a median rate up 6% ?????$36 and &&&
charge sewer based on water consumption 450th percentile 9%up 63$ so 757$
Sop: your thoughts when 2015 and 2014??
add'l 2016 to 2019 listed
then signif costs LGWWT Plant will be incurred
so anticipating around for another ten years?
RF: those are the most recent numbers provided to us; doesn't involve cost-sharing
they've decided to look at what they see now
Sop: so anticipation nothing done by Metro?
RF: if you mean some costs are going to be incurred, why wdn't staff have included, these numbers provided to MetroV for now
in past when large projs completed yb? V, like Seymour xxx plant [9:11]
not buffer ahead; even if were, hard to determine how much to buffer
what we shd choose, that difficulty
NG: ev year I say in winter you have to take shorter showers and baths
consumption gone down
sewer notice 8% your graph, useful, costs will increase dramatically
our infrastructure not up to snuff or climate ????? not us &&&
RF: a combination of things -- water sanitary and storm
tried to balance ageing infrastructure with affordability; infra in ground 70 to 80 years
storm drainage not quite a devpd a system so don't see those blips till
deal with stuff more urgent now; given climate change pushing it off a bit
what we know and have info now; drainage in future years
NG: some of the storm, uh recent floods in lower Ambleside re storms or &&&
RF: size of the pipe might hv had some influence
near Legion, from debris from slope of creeks
plugging up screens faster than staff cd remove
creeks have jumped their course
another area severely hit was Amb, exacerbated by plugged catch basins
anecdotally, bales of newspaper left in lane ended up lugging took staff some time to get to it
lots of actors
Mayor: Cclr Cassidy
?
can you move the motion?
ChC: oh
{and did}
THAT Water Utility fees be increased for 2015 to the amts set out in Schedule A ... be read a first, second, and third time.
9. Proposed Sewer/Drainage Utility Fee ..., 2007, Amdmt Bylaw ..., 2014 (Sewer/Drainage Utility Fees for 2015)
MOTION: Sewer Utility fees be increased for 2015 to the amts set out in Schedule A; be read a first, second, third time.
CrC: vehemently against [to] make it affordable for ppl now but not future
from 2014 to 2018 11% from 2018 xxx; for some reason this year lower
shd put into system, keep
know big bills coming down
pushing off for &&&; not good policy to push off present for
PASSED w/ Gamb, Sop, and CrC opposed
BYLAWS [9:21]
10. Proposed OCP Bylaw No. 4360, 2004, Amdmt Bylaw No. 4797, 2014 (Regional Context Statement)
The proposed bylaw rec'd first reading at the Nov 3 reg Ccl mtg and Ccl scheduled a PH re the proposed bylaw to be held on Dec 8. If the Dec 8 PH has closed the proposed bylaw may be considered for second and third reading at the Dec 8 reg Ccl mtg. If the PH has closed Ccl is not permitted to receive any further submissions regarding the proposed bylaw.
RECOMMENDED: be read a second time. RECOMMENDED: be read a third time.
CrC: not changing anything
first part passed; on second part, signed onto the RGS
we're a creature of the prov; want it, good public planning
as pursuant to LGA, obliged to describe how our strategy fits or not into
shd submit, tell them how fits now
as Mr SM makes clear, reflecting existing OCP and status quo
does not bind us going forward at all, does not xxx our ability to update now and in near future
before and after this vote we are in complete control of our growth rate.
NG: won't repeat what Cclr Cameron said, read corresp and have no concerns about our not being in control to our change in the OCP
no concerns about the Upper Lands in the context of this stmt
a couple of examples:
provide increased transportation, bus-only lanes, cycling, completing Spirit Trail, support walking and pedestrians geothermal, Housing Action Plan, rental housing
don't think anything to be afraid of; Smart Growth Policies, they've done the work for us
believe in SGP, not something to be afraid or, in support
Sop: think in time, you'll take another look at things
looks at a high popn growth, mandated
staff wd use it as a 'guide'
regardless of Metro, taxpayers shd hv a say what OCP is going to state regardless of any context stmt
I won't eat my words, b/c I know I'm right
Mayor: to repeat, Mr Sokol, this does not take away....
Sokol: you said it well and b/c PH is closed
PASSES with Sop and Cassidy opposed.
Mayor: oh
MOTION
CrC: just been handed motions
Sokol: just handed two add'l motions -- as one or two?
SSch: two-part if you wish
Sop: where did these come from?
Sokol: on
Sop: on agenda?
Mayor: SSch are we allowed to
CrC: point of order; haven't adopted the bylaw so ?
Sokol: forward it prior ... so if Metro
MetroV reviews, approves then back to us
process all of the other Ms have followed
CrC: informing them, not adopted
regional map to [9:31]
opposed by Sop and Cassidy [9:31]
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
11. Consent Agenda Items
11.1. Active Development Applications Status List (to November 19, 2014)(File: 1010-01)
received for information.
11.2. Correspondence List (File: 0120-24) (click here to view correspondence packages)
> Council Correspondence Update to November 21, 2014 (up to 12:00 Noon)
Referred for Action
(1) November 17, 2014, regarding � budget question
(Referred to Chief Financial Officer for consideration and response)
(2) November 17, 2014, regarding Public Outdoor Tennis Courts
(Referred to Director of Parks and Community Services for consideration and response)
(3) S. Slater, November 17, 2014, regarding “Public Correspondence
(Referred to Chief Administrative Officer for consideration and response)
(4) November 17, 2014, regarding “Reply? (Traffic and Park Royal)
(Referred to Director of Planning, Land Development and Permits for consideration and response)
Received for Information
(5) November 13, 2014, regarding “Please consider implications (Privatization of Municipal Services)
(6) MetroV, Nov 13, 2014, re “Summary of European Delegate Recycling and Solid Waste Management Presentations
(7) Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM), Nov 7, re “GAS TAX AGREEMENT COMMUNITY WORKS FUND PAYMENT
(8) HUB: Your Cycling Connection, November 12, 2014, regarding “HUB Bicycle Bulletin November 2014
(9) 2 submissions, Nov 14, 2014, re “Bike Lane for the north side of Keith Road between Taylor Way and 11th Street
(10) November 14, 2014, regarding “Collingwood School Dirty Footprints (Collingwood School Construction)
(11) 2 submissions, undated Nov 8, 2014, re Eagle Harbour Yacht Club Liquor-Primary Club Licence Application
(12) 8 submissions, undated, regarding Language in Signage and Advertisements
(13) Table Matters, November 20, 2014, regarding “Table Matters Newsletter Fall 2014
Responses to Correspondence
(14) Dir/Planning, Nov 18, 2014, response to Dave Simmons Design Service, “Building Dept new requirement
(15) Chief Financial Officer, November 21, 2014, response regarding “Garbage cans
(16) Chief Financial Officer, November 21, 2014, response regarding Garbage Cans
> Council Correspondence Update to November 25, 2014 (up to 4:30 p.m.)
Referred for Action
(1) November 24, 2014, regarding Hydro Substation
(Referred to Director of Engineering and Transportation for consideration and response)
Received for Information
(2) Fair Voting BC, Nov 11, re “Invitation to Celebrate 10th Anniversary of BC Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform, Wed, Dec 10th, Vancouver
(3) Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM), Nov 20, re “GAS TAX AGREEMENT COMMUNITY WORKS FUND PAYMENT
(4) Nov 24, re Maison Seniors’ Living Devt at Keith Rd and Taylor Way (Development Permit No. 12-084)
(Previously received at November 24, 2014 Council meeting)
(5) Petition with 99 signatures, undated, regarding “Chikins ples!! (Urban Chicken Program for West Vancouver) (Previously received at November 24, 2014 Council meeting)
(6) Undated, regarding Language in Signage and Advertising
Responses to Correspondence
(7) Director of Planning, Land Development and Permits, Nov 24, 2014, response regarding “Traffic and park Royal.
12. OTHER ITEMS No items.
13. REPORTS FROM MAYOR/COUNCILLORS
Sop: all went to Ccl of Ccls
Booth went; things moving along; parks water and sewer the core services work on and doing a good job
Mayor: new Hope Ctr attached to LGH also a UBC teaching
first patients this week
mental; xxx for NSh, magnificent facility
drive by and have a look, beautiful bldg
NG: while most of you eating xxx pancakes,
100s; parents, grandparents, great way to build cmnty
MB: as acting mayor attended and great ... NSh Immigrant inclusion forum
first known as NSh Welcoming Cmte, now inclusion good at well, it's the [9:34] &&&
profile of our immigrant popn: talks about, how our immigrants more educated but underemployed and underpaid
14. Public Questions/Comments
CR: Good evening, and welcome? to the first full mtg of the new term. I wasn't going to speak--
Mayor: --It wasn't me that did this, Carolanne, but they haven't turned your microphone on.
{laughter}
CR: is it on now?
Mayor: yes, it's on now
CR: thank you -- well, I won't repeat the rest
I just want to say -- I wasn't going to get up -- but something was said earlier tonight that I have, uh, something that happened in the past that might be a guideline for what you're doing.
One of the reasons for the delay in dealing with the duplex {366 Keith} was that staff said they cdn't get in touch with the owner for months at a time.
A few years ago, I don't remember what item* it was, but it's something you might want to consider, wch is, if somebody is away from their place they have to give the name of a contact person, so I think -- esp when this caused a delay it appears for a couple of years -- that there be a contact person.
I mean I wdn't imagine they'd have to do it for a month or something, but you cd come up with some amt of time so that if you do have a legal matter with the owner of the home, you actually have some representative you can deal with for whatever it is.
So, my suggestion is to try to institute that and then you wdn't have that hanging on for so long
Mayor: well, thank you for that; we'll certainly take that under advisement.
CR: thank you
{* Later I recalled it was wrt sec stes. If the owner of the house left, a contact person had to be registered with the District.}
15. Adjournment [~9:37]
===== CCL MTG Dec 15th Tidbits =====
re AGENDA
Revised on December 5, 2014:
To withdraw Item 14 re North Shore Family Court and Youth Justice Committee Year End Report and 2015 Work Plan; and
To withdraw Item 15 regarding Youth Services Implementation Group Recommendations.
Revised on December 12, 2014:
To add to Item 3 the minutes of the Nov 24 sp and reg Council meetings and December 1, 2014 Inaugural Council meeting;
To move Item 4 regarding Apptmts of Ccl Mbrs to Bds, Cmtes, and WGs for 2015 to the Consent Agenda as Item 19.4;
To withdraw Item 16 regarding Proposed Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4360, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 4797, 2014;
To add to Item 17 Proposed Waterworks Regulation Bylaw No. 4490, 2006, Amdmt Bylaw No. 4819, 2014 as at three readings;
To add to Item 18 Proposed Sewer/Drainage Utility Fee Bylaw ..., Amdmt Bylaw No. 4820, 2014 as at three readings; and
To add new Item 19.3 regarding Appointment of Acting Mayors for 2015.
7pm Regular Mtg
= Mayor's announcement DWV will withdraw from the the NShFCYJ Cmte
= Presentations: Review and Analysis of the District's 2014 Third Quarter Operating Results and Capital Plan Program
Budget update Presentation
= DRC -- Proposed New Terms of Reference (partly done, rest deferred)
= excellent full report on Civic Site Parking
= Proposed Subdiv of Pitt Lands (two lots to three; to go to public)
= OCP Amdmt, Rezoning, DPA 1763 Bellevue (Masonic Hall) -- lively debate; split vote but will go to PH
= SAC Adv Bd Report and Work Plan -- informative and entertaining!
= GCC Adv Cmte Report, Wk Plan, Proposed Amdmts to Terms of Ref
= Cmnty Grants Cmte Annual Report and Wk Plan
= Bylaw for Adoption: OCP re updated RCS/RGS (Sop and Cassidy opposed)
= Bylaws for Adoption: Utilities
= DVPA (3357 MDr); Corresp List
= PQP: Uplift underestimates, Pyrchase of Christmas trees for Parks, 'Twas; Tennis Court parking
Full agenda w/ links: http://westvancouver.ca/sites/default/files/dwv/council-agendas/2014/dec/15/14dec15-agenda3.pdf
=== ANIMALWATCH === penguin, pup, cubs, SPCA animals
>> 2min11sec; combines an animal with the msg; endearing.......
Subject: Fw: Fwd: Christmas Ad [Sainsbury's] Date: 7 December, 2014 10:10:53 AM PST
This is just the cutest ad! http://www.crashandmars.com/the-christmas-ad-of-the-year/
> NERD ALERT! 19M views. -- to see how the film was made, see http://youtu.be/iqGWsy_dFew
>> Dog found frozen in icy ground gets new legs [video 1:55] on THE NATIONAL | Dec 15, 2014
Well-wishers rally to help pay for Hector's $3,800 prosthetic legs
http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/TV%20Shows/The%20National/Canada/ID/2639399300/
>> LIVECAM from Grouse Mtn -- "Safe Haven": Grinder and Coola now in hibernation :-)
https://www.grousemountain.com/wildlife-refuge/bear-cam
>> THANKS from BC SPCA
On behalf of the BC SPCA, thank you for being there when the animals needed you most and for being such dedicated partners with us in the fight against animal cruelty. Pls watch this video [2min7sec] to see a few of the animals you helped this year. Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueNHTbVsOxQ&feature=youtu.be
=== INFObits ===
> Dec 11 CTV News:
o Cdn Parliament starts a six-week holiday period tomorrow.
o Today the 16th suicide this year of a Canadian veteran (served in Afghanistan) -- PTSD.
> from RSN:
o Suicide Surpasses War as Leading Cause of U.S. Military Deaths
Gregg Zoroya, USA Today, writes: “War was the leading cause of death in the military nearly every year between 2004 and 2011 until suicides became the top means of dying for troops in 2012 and 2013.
READ MORE: http://readersupportednews.org/news-section2/318-66/27389-suicide-surpasses-war-as-leading-cause-of-us-military-deaths
o FOCUS: Klippenstein and Gottinger | U.S. Congress Passes Bill Increasing Weapons in Israel by $200 Million
Ken Klippenstein and Paul Gottinger, Reader Supported News, report: "The US Senate has unanimously passed a bill supplying Israel with military equipment that would enable it to execute an air strike on Iran."
o Former Israeli President Shimon Peres Calls for a Palestinian State by teleSUR 19 December 2014
Excerpt: Former Israeli President Shimon Peres said Thursday that a Palestinian state is necessary in order to 'have a democratic Jewish state'. {Let's be optimistic!}
o Israel Launches Gaza Air Strikes on "Hamas Target" BBC News
Excerpt: "Israeli aircraft have bombed a site in Gaza, in the first such action since the declaration of a truce in August."
READ
MORE
http://readersupportednews.org/news-section2/318-66/27596-israel-launches-gaza-air-strikes-on-qhamas-targ
===
ROYALWATCH === My,
how Prince George has grown! and so cute!
Royal family releases Christmas photos of Prince George in soldier jumper
Christmas photos of the Royal toddler Prince George were released showing him smiling for the cameras at Kensington Palace.
=== YEAR-ENDWATCH === the Cdn political scene
CBC's At Issue panel answers questions about the past year in (mostly national) politics
~ 18min http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/ID/2634961438/
=== F-35WATCH === from our Correspondent
US's (NATO) F-35 fifth-generation fighter jet = Development costs: $337 BILLION
China's J-31 fifth-generation fighter jet = Development costs: much much less :-)
2012: Richard Clarke, cybersecurity and cyber-terrorism adviser to Presidents Reagan, H.W. Bush, Clinton, George W. Bush, and Obama: “Every major company in the United States has already been penetrated by China. [W]e lose our competitiveness by having all of our research and development stolen by the Chinese.
2012: U.S. Army Gen. Keith B. Alexander, then Director of the National Security Agency: The loss of industrial information and intellectual property through cyber espionage constitutes the “greatest transfer of wealth in history, estimated at $250 billion per year.
=== BOOKWATCH ===
The NYT list of the ten best books of 2014 (not mine!); click on (or put in browser):
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/14/books/review/the-10-best-books-of-2014.html
=== LANGUAGEWATCH ===
28 Internet acronyms every parent should know - CNN.com
http://edition.cnn.com/2014/12/08/living/internet-acronyms-every-parent-should-know/index.html
=== WORDWATCH === QUILTBAG
Well, an initialism that can be said as a word is an acronym. Schools and other organizations are struggling with how to handle the various identities and naming of washrooms. This one pretty well covers it:
Q -- Queer or Questioning
U -- Unidentified
I -- Intersex
L -- Lesbian
T -- Transgender, Transexual
B -- Bisexual
A -- Asexual
G -- Gay, Genderqueer
FYI
From Wiki: LGBT
LGBT is an initialism that stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. In use since the 1990s, the term is an adaptation of the initialism LGB, which itself started replacing the term gay when in reference to the LGBT community beginning in the mid-to-late 1980s, as many felt the term gay community did not accurately represent all those to whom it referred. The initialism has become mainstream as a self-designation and has been adopted by the majority of sexuality and gender identity-based community centers and media in the United States and some other English-speaking countries. It is also used in some other countries in whose languages the initialism is meaningful, such as France and Argentina.
=== HERITAGEWATCH ===
CANADA'S HERITAGE -- the PM in QUEBEC
PM ANNOUNCES SUPPORT TO PRESERVE THE HERITAGE OF QUÉBEC CITY
Québec was
founded by the French explorer Samuel de Champlain in 1608.
It is the only North American city to have preserved its ramparts,
together with the numerous bastions, gates, and defensive works
which still surround Old Québec. Work on the fortifications began in
1608 to defend the city against the threat of invasion, and was
completed in 1871.
The
Upper Town, built on a massive cliff, has remained the heart
of Québec City, with its monuments like the Dauphine Redoubt, the
Citadel, and Château Frontenac, as well as its many churches,
convents, and other historic buildings. Together with the Lower Town
and its ancient districts, it forms an urban ensemble which is one of
the best examples of a fortified colonial city.
In December 1985,
UNESCO added the historic district of Old Québec City to its
prestigious World Heritage List. Québec City became the only
city north of Mexico to receive this honour, one it shares with
age-old cities such as Tunis, Cairo, Damascus, Jerusalem, Rome,
Florence, Kraków, and Warsaw.
Maillou House
National Historic Site is an exceptional example of French
architecture that bears witness to a military presence in Québec. It
served as the residence of a number of notable figures of the French
Regime and British colonial administration.
The Dauphine
Redoubt, built in 1712, is one of the oldest military buildings
in Canada still in its original state. Its location in the core of
the Old Québec historical district makes it a prime tourist
attraction and one of the key features of Artillery Park.
As our country nears
its 150th
birthday in 2017, the Government of Canada invites Canadians to learn
more about the major events that have shaped their country’s
history. Canada’s national historic sites enable us to experience
our rich heritage in a special way and play a big part in the
celebration of Canada 150.
MORE INFO:
Dauphine Redoubt -- http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/dfhd/page_fhbro_eng.aspx?id=5013
Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site -- http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/qc/fortifications/index.aspx
The Maillou House National Historic Site -- http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/qc/fortifications/natcul/maison-maillou.aspx
See even more: http://www.pm.gc.ca/eng/news/2014/12/16/pm-announces-support-preserve-heritage-quebec-city#sthash.ll7ZCfz0.dpuf
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WV has celebrated Heritage Week since 1989. Contact HWV to help plan for next year!
An invitation to participate and for ideas has already been sent to the Ch of Commerce and Biz Assns.
Heritage Week 2015 {Feb 16 - 23}
The theme for Heritage Week 2015 in British Columbia is Main Street: At The Heart of The Community.
The week kicks off on February 16, wch is designated as Heritage Day across Canada by Heritage Canada.
The National Trust:
"Our Main Streets and traditional downtowns are a heritage worth celebrating! As venues for commerce, entertainment, worship, shopping, and more, they speak volumes about a community's social and economic history.
Downtowns have long been places where families and friends gather for parades and fireworks, and where the community commemorates milestones and tearful homecomings. Providing a rich and textured backdrop are the historic buildings that line our main streets: landmark post offices and places of worship, commercial architecture with enticing display windows, and homegrown shops and cafés that together create a vibrant mix of services and uses.
Car culture, the rise of regional shopping malls and big box stores that pull shoppers and businesses away from city centres have been hard on our historic main streets and downtowns. But hundreds of communities recognize that the heritage of downtown is an asset that attracts new residents, invites tourists, and stimulates new investmentthe foundation for a vibrant economy and a sustainable future.
Heritage Canada The National Trust promotes the third Monday of February each year as Heritage Day and has long advocated adopting this date as a national holiday."
For more about Heritage Day and suggestions for activities to celebrate: » www.heritagecanada.org
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Our 14th Annual Top Ten Endangered Sites: http://www.heritagevancouver.org/topten/topten2014.html#top
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VHF's last newsletter of the year with a preview of 2015:
http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/375523/cdf871aee5/1805511597/e6fbad22fa/
=== MAIKU === 2014 Election / Christmastime / 'party'
:-| December 14 Democracy opens door
your keys give trust and
power over you
:-) December 7
Christmas lights brighten our lives
bring joy to our hearts
shine with love to all
{sorry; quasi-Hallmark}
:-| December 12
pound, pound; pound, POUND; pound, pound, POUND
rhythm resonates
vibrates in the chest
quotationS thoughtS punS
The illusion which exalts us is dearer to us than ten thousand truths.
-- Aleksandr Pushkin, Russian poet, novelist, and playwright (1799 - 1837)
Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought.
-- John F. Kennedy, 35th US president (1917 - 1963)
Language is as real, as tangible, in our lives as streets, pipelines, telephone switchboards, microwaves, radioactivity, cloning laboratories, nuclear power stations. -- Adrienne Rich, American poet (1929 - 2012)
Use the talents you possess, for the woods would be a very silent place if no birds sang except the best.
-- Henry van Dyke, American poet (1852 - 1933)
The difference between truth and fiction is that fiction has to make sense.
When the church posted the new, sped-up service schedule on the plaza it was mass times acceleration squared.
What kind of crime is committed when a bird is attacked? A featheral offence.
The book of incantations was useless. The author had failed to run a spell check.
Worm Race
Two male silk worms wanted the affections of a beautiful female silk worm. She said that she wanted whichever one could win a race. So the two silk worms started racing across to the finish line.
However ... they ended up in a tie!
Brilliant Deduction
Sherlock Holmes turned to Dr Watson and announced: "The murderer lives in the house with the yellow door."
"Good grief, Holmes," said Watson. "How on earth did you deduce that?"
"It's a lemon entry, my dear Watson."
Groaner Alert ..... LOL
Prawn
One day, in the shark-infested waters of the Caribbean, two prawns called Justin and Christian are discussing the pressures of being a preyed upon prawn.
"I hate being a prawn," says Justin. "I wish I were a shark."
Suddenly, a mysterious cod appears. "Your wish is granted," he says. Instantly, Justin becomes a shark. Horrified, Christian swims away, afraid his former friend might eat him. As time passes, Christian continues to avoid Justin, leaving the shrimp-turned-maneater lonely and frustrated. So when he bumps into the cod again, he begs the mysterious fish to change him back. Lo and behold, Justin is turned back into a prawn.
With tears of joy in his tiny little eyes, he swims back to the reef to seek out Christian.
As he approaches, he shouts out: "It's me, Justin, your old friend. I've changed - I've found Cod. I'm a prawn again, Christian."
> and now for something completely different:
Festive fashion: The style of the ugly Christmas sweater [1min 48 secs]1CTV National News: Ugly is in style
http://www.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=511477
> Alas, was sent a list of 2014 Memories
Today, after I watched my dog get run over by a car, I sat on the side of the road holding him and crying.
And just before he died, he licked the tears off my face.
