~~~ HAPPY NEW YEAR! ~~~
= No Ccl Mtg until Jan 12
= Vive le Canada (Order of Canada); from the Editor's Desk; WVPD (Red Nose); Updates & Info
= CALENDAR to Jan 10+; CULTUREWATCH (Theatre; Art; Music; Lights; Festivals; Nature Talk)
= CCL MTG NOTES Dec 15: Q3 Operating Results; Budget Update; DRC; PARKING (civic site); Pitt Lands Subdiv, UPLIFT; Masonic Hall; Srs' Ctr, Gleneagles CC, Grants Cmte Annual Reports; PQP: "'Twas ten days to Christmas"
= ANIMALWATCH; INFObits (DWV employees; Sir Nicholas Winton); ROYALWATCH (Queen's Christmas Msg); CRAFTBEERWATCH (Thor's Hammer); CPTWATCH; LANGUAGEWATCH (LMK); WORDWATCH (nuncheon); HERITAGEWATCH; MAIKU; QTNS/THOUGHTS + 31 Worst Puns + Downton Abbey Christmas Spoof + cartoons
=== Vive le CANADA === 95 new Order of Canada Recipients announced Friday (Dec 26)
The motto of the Order is DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM (“They desire a better country). The new appointments were announced by Governor General David Johnston. Among them are Mark Carney, Peter Milliken, Dick Pound, (our very own) Barry Downs, Mark Lautens (our Trevor's son), Dan Needles, and Eleanor Wachtel are among the Canadians named to the Order of Canada Friday. The new appointees include 3 Companions (C.C.),
13 Officers (O.C.), and 79 Members (C.M.). These appointments were made on the recommendation of the Advisory Council for the Order of Canada.
The Order of Canada, one of our country’s highest civilian honours, was established in 1967, during Canada’s centennial year, to recognize outstanding achievement, dedication to the community, and service to the nation. Over the last 45 years, more than 6,000 people from all sectors of society have been invested into the Order.
For the list of recipients go to: http://www.gg.ca/document.aspx?id=15922&lan=eng and scroll down.
=== from the EDITOR'S DESK ===
{NB: Draft final was sent to subscribers lunchtime Dec 31; sorry, again leaving ACMs to next issue}
Main point in this newsletter is to hope you all had a v merry Christmas
and to send my best wishes to all of you for a v Happy New Year.
=== WVPD ===
Have a great party, but don't forget to 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 === Relax -- time to celebrate family and friends!
=== CALENDAR to 2015 January 10th+ ===
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
== Wednesday December 31
~ 5 - 9:30pm ~ NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER & DANCE (55+) ~~ at the Srs' Ctr
Say goodbye to 2014 in New York time! The Men in Black will ring in the New Year with their wonderful jazz/dance music. Come dance to all your favourites! Cash bar will be in effect. Cost includes live music, food, and a champagne toast to the end of another amazing year. Come join us. Doors open 5pm for no-host bar; buffet dinner starts 5:30pm; dancing 6:30pm; New Year’s celebrations 9pm. Details: $45 (mbrs), use barcode 998917
=== NEW YEAR'S DAY -- GO FOR A POLAR BEAR SWIM!!! ===
== Thursday January 8
Upper Lands WG mtg at the Srs' Ctr BUT the DWV Calendar says the mtg starts at 7pm however when you go to the
ULWG webpage, it says it starts at 6pm. (I sent a query to the Hall but no reply yet as to wch is the right time.}
+++ WV MEMORIAL LIBRARY +++ 925 7400 See the Calendar: http://www.westvanlibrary.ca/events/calendar/month
We will be open from 10am - 5pm December 27 - 31.
- See more at: https://westvanlibrary.ca/visit/library/location-hours#sthash.ndE0RUZ6.dpuf
Let’s Talk!
Develop your English skills while discussing current events. No registration required. This session runs until March 4. Wednesdays Jan 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 7 8:30pm
English Corner
Enjoy English conversation while making new friends. This session runs until March 6. Fridays January 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 10 11:30am
Things That Go [until Jan 12]
Boats, buses, trains, and cars our current exhibition features stunning images from our Historical Photo Collection that document WV's devt from its beginnings to the bustling community it is today.
Arrangements for purchase may be made through our Gallery Coordinator.
+++ 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
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
Save up to 40%
Purchase a flex pass and save up to 40% off the regular purchase price of individual tickets! Buy a 3-pack for $99 or a 5-pack for $149 - Valid for any of our Host events - including all our Theatre Productions! Order your flex pass by phone only at 981-6335.
+++ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 60, WV http://westvan60.com Ofc 922 3587 Lounge: 922 1920
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
> 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 ===
{NB: The VSun has many events, theatre, talks, book launches, and more -- below are some http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/listings/ }
* 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
+ Jericho Arts Ctr
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 Historic Theatre 251 1363 thecultch.com
All that Fall by Samuel Beckett -- Blackbird Theatre has been granted the rights to present the first ever
Canadian production; only been presented in NY and London in 50 years. Various times Dec 29 - Jan 24
+ Firehall Arts Ctr 689 0926 firehallartscentre.ca
Chelsea Hotel,the songs of Leonard Cohen {w/ a New Year's Eve party} -- until Jan 3rd
+ Deep Cove Shaw Theatre deepcovestage.com
Rumpelstiltskin, a classic pantomime done with a playful twist 929 3200 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 -- 12 to 8pm (Tues to Sat) Jan 1 - 14
Venus Arastoo Nejad, painter; Abstract Painting Exhibition -- Opening Reception 4 - 8pm Jan 3
* MUSIC
+ VANCOUVER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 876 3434 vancouversymphony.ca
Salute to Vienna -- Party like it's 1899 in Vienna, Orpheum 2:30pm Jan 1
* 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 {3M lights!} 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
++ ALSO
= Lots of NYE parties:
Dal Richards at the River Rock Casino; Science World; Robson Square; Harbour Event Ctr, etc
= Spirit of Christmas tour (all over Vancouver) 877 451 1777
= Spirit Cruises (687 5533)
= Vancouver Aquarium with Scuba Claus vanaqua.org
* FESTIVALS
+ 29th Annual Brackendale Winter Eagle Festival & Count
THIS WEEKEND: Sunday January 4
The Brackendale Art Gallery open to public after 9am. Walking tour at 10am.
More info on events: brackendaleartgallery.com/Calendar.html
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.
* NATURE TALK
~ 11am - 3pm ~ Sunday January 4th -- Ask an Expert about Rocks
An “Expert Table jointly for Nature Vancouver and the Beaty Biodiversity Museum.
Location: Beaty Biodiversity Museum, 2212 Main Mall, UBC Campus (Upper Atrium beneath the whale).
Description of event: Come and chat with our geologist David Cook about local and regional rocks. Learn about the rocks that make up Point Grey and the Vancouver area. Kids can get hands on and test their knowledge of the three main rock groups: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.
Cost: This event is free and open to the public (Museum admission does not have to be purchased as it takes place in a public area). Families are welcome. Info: Dave Cook 924 0147 <cookeco2@yahoo.com>
COUNCIL MEETING NOTES Dec 15th
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
SP CCL MTG AGENDA MONDAY, DEC 15, 5:30PM IN THE MUNICIPAL HALL MAIN FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
Revised December 12, 2014:
To change the start time from 6pm to 5:30pm; and
To add add'l matters under sections 90(1)(a) and (i) of the Cmnty Charter.
NB: At 5:30pm the sp mtg will commence, immediately followed by a motion to exclude the public; 7pm the reg Ccl mtg. 5:30PM
1. Call to Order.
2. EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC Motion: ... to exclude ...
90. (1) A part ... relates to or is one or more of the following:
(a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality;
(e) the acquisition, disposition, or expropriation of land or improvements, if the ccl considers that disclosure cd reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality; and
(i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications nec for that purpose.
Purpose of meeting: land, personnel, and legal matters.
3. Adjournment
= 7pm REGULAR CCL MTG NOTES Dec 15th
Pls NOTE: you may wish to watch the video to see the SLIDES -- lots of great information!
1. Call to Order
{For some strange reason, the beginning is not on the video. The Mayor says, "four present so we have a quorum." (Lewis, Sop, Cameron)
Shortly after, Booth and Gambioli enter. After that (7:03 on my laptop but just a bit more than a minute on the video), Cassidy appears.}
Mayor: Oh, first. Before we do anything, I have couple of announcements.
The District of West Vancouver will withdraw from the North Shore Family Court and Youth Justice Committee effective December 31, 2014. The District will provide funding to support key services that have benefited from the work of the Committee, specifically $10,000 to Hollyburn Family Services for youth outreach and justice support through the North Shore Youth Safe House; $3,000 for continuation of Day in Court workshops focusing on how to access the court system; and an increase to the Community Grants budget of $2,000 for the community and social services stream to
o reappointed Kirsty Farquharson, Eric Fiss, and Anjili Bahadoorsingh to the Memorial Library Board; and
o approved a Lease/Licence Agreemt w/ Hollyburn Sailing Club re the use of 1326 Argyle for a term of five years.
{My understanding is that the NSFCYJ Cmte used to be required by all municipalities through provincial legislation. Since the legislation has changed, the three NSh Ms are looking at providing [for] those services in a different way.}
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Adoption of Minutes
[7:03] as circulated: = November 24, 2014 special and regular Council meetings, and
= December 1, 2014 Inaugural Council meeting.
REPORTS
4. Appointments of Council Members to Boards, Committees, and Working Groups for 2015
Moved to Item 19.4.
5. Review and Analysis of the District's 2014 Third Quarter Operating Results and Capital Plan Program
MOTION:
THAT {this} report dated Dec 1, from the CFO, be received for information.
MK: [This was presented] to the Finance Cmte on Dec 2; they recommended be brt fwd to Ccl
includes comparatives; actual operating results; J D Edwards; prepared on a quarterly basis; variances as they emerge
end of year shows a surplus over $1M permits and planning $892K, also positive variances $694K in Parks
signif variances:
first payment from Grosvenor about $19.3M; of that $5.7M CAC, other $13M process and disposition of 1300blk
Dir/Engg and Transp area, tracking high
last winter (?), 82% [7:06]; xxx
blvd mntnce 120% of annual budget
Fire and Rescue, exceeded overtime budget; looked at it and mitigated as much as we can est negative $54K at year end
Park $263K unbudgeted expenditures; ... $400K+ unbudgeted severances
trying to mitigate that; when and if position rehired will impact this fig
2014 vacancy adjustment 1%
savings, certain vacancies through the year; xxx ppl choosing to leave
capital prog -- on budget year-end projected; forecast to be on track
happy to answer questions
CrC: firefighting; my understanding Fire over budget but good work getting that under control....
MK: looked at benefits, capital prog; also staff readjustments
MB: believe you addressed this in the FCmte but perhaps amplify re costs re blvd mtnce over 120%
MK: Mr Fung
RF: notwithstanding the supplemental; vegetation control
a lot of roadways have invasive species and danger trees
cmnty arborist, various activities taking place to improve sight lines and maintain safety, resulted in some overages; staff trying to mitigate
if overgrowth from private landscaping, work with homeowners to get them to trim back; reduce M responsibility
MB: thank you
NG: two Qa. re Engg Dept, p4 a positive variance in the capital budget b/c didn't spend as much as planned on the Spirit Trail; on p32 basically b/c haven't spent on the Argyle portion, spent less HBay, and none over Cap Bridge
will that all be on next year?
RF: essentially correct
for 2015, modest work out west; one of the big hurdles is to negotiate last piece down to HBay with Gleneagles Elementary, alignment w/ BC Ferries MoT, had engaged HBBA and WRA, ...
more realistic about what we can achieve; we've reduced the amt and spreading it over 2015 and '16
NG: Cap Bridge as well?
RF: that's correct
PkR entered into an MoU supporting that work for $500K; became apparent when tendered that the costs were going to be quite a bit higher
amt here is not for expansion, it's for up the bridge joins, abutment
no sense in M proceeding on that if the PkR is not proceeding
making sure the two in sync
NG: p 18; $5.6M for 1300blk rec'd, and transferred to the reserve -- what's the plan for that money?
MK: payment we've received is 50% of the amt we expect
will stay in reserve until we determine wch amenities are applicable
2015, looking at alternative funding; looked at criteria for CACs and tried to apply them
NG: so part of the $5.6M coming up next year?
MK: right; pooled, but in the Reserve
Sop: Mr Koke, Mr Fung, remember to get water treatment plant at Eagle Lake and not pay Vanc had to invest $15 to $20M; see we're over budget by $500M b/c of dry season [7:15]
anticipate five dry seasons, $2.5M wiping up any gains in last?
any reserve tanks ... or at mercy of weather
all that was gained, lost and over budget
RF: when engineers try to size, they try to right-size it
most of the season most of the time [7:16]
if for peak, rest of year, over size
fortunately we're able to optimize what Eagle Lake can put out, to reduce dependence on MetroV supply ... when do exceed, we have a relief valve, then Vanc; always the plan
amts will go up and down; this year dry season and quite low
as corresponding note says, addl demand was offset by the ratepayers so the net effect the purchase is covered for
{NG made motion}
6. Budget Update Presentation (File: 0860-01)
Presentation to be provided.
Mayor: the suspense is building here
MK: this is the 9th time I've done this, Mr Mayor, ...
SLIDES
thought I'd provide some context: past 4 or 5 years improving; if I had a better memory I'd have a 240-page book, doc for 2014 budget, wd also have large orange binder with capital requests to date....
staff...; considerable public consultation, try to improve -- in 24-hr period, did the presentation three times
met with biz groups as set up with the Chamber
tried to make transparent and open as much as possible, give public opp for feedback....
in 2014, long-term fiscal sust review; ... a longer and more strategic approach; ... capital and operational needs
how we organize -- seven standalone funds [7:20]; each has own ...
prop taxes, gen fund; utility funds (talked about last week)
three little standalone businesses -- cemetery, golf courses, and Transit Blue Bus
2015 av assessed value sgl-fam homes up 7% to $1.99M; {no inc in taxes} $3300 and w/ 2% increase wd be $3366
did this presentation last year
SLIDE BC Assessmt, prov-pwned Crown Corp
{Link to slides: http://westvancouver.ca/sites/default/files/dwv/assets/gov/docs/financial-reports/budget/2014/NEW%202015_BUDGET_OPEN_HOUSE_PRESENTATION.pdf
explanation of assessments and roles of prov and M (WV) authority}
... no control; we adjust the mill rate; on av -- changes in market value do not affect our revenue
rev collected remains the same, year over year
new construction is new rev for 2015 $1M; collect for others, eg School District; collect and disburse
Dist has no control over what collected for other entities.....
no change of prop tax rates but are higher -- reflected what's happening with other taxing authorities and if your assmt not the same as av xxx; more vs less
{he explains}
1% prop tax in 2015, $584K rev; 2% $66
I'm an accountant; here's slide with lots of numbers no one can read -- SLIDE of diff Ms over a 10-yr period
for the District, ignoring compounding 18.37% next 27.62% Vanc, highest Pt Moody at 44.9%,
{See figs on slides}
five of those ten years WV had lowest tax increase
we adjust the mill rate to reflect the assessed value; mitigated by adjustments to the mill rate
SLIDE: 2015 Budget Process
Aug 2014 update of our labour model; salaries and wages ~80% of our divisional budget
diff bargaining agreements and steps; complex model, annualizations, xxxx
Sept (new) FTE Requests; Oct Divisional workplans; Nov public consultation start
bring budget forth Jan 26 to Ccl for the first presentation, Feb 2 and 26th
hope to have a five-yr bylaw Mar 2, adoption by Mar 30
process trying to be as open and transparent as it can possibly be
try to have in place by Dec 31, but {b/c of election} this year to wait to Jan
Ccl's strategic plan and priorities have driven
Jan 2012, CAO was CFO at time five priorities:
Public Safety Bldg; Ambleside Activation; Housing/Nbrhd Character; M Services/Finances; Envmt, Parks, Upper Lands
[delayed] given election so, early in 2015 -- those may be diff
principles: safe healthy financially strong sust and xxx cmnty
last week Water, Sewer adjustments -- they have to be in place for Jan
SLIDE [7:31]
? $63 no adjustments? for solid waste at this time
assuming a 2%
the numbers are the median -- a number of props skew usage skews
{See slides for numbers}
Global economy; affects us on an annual basis; we do have inflation; 9% hydro [7:33]
xxx; long-term fiscal sust review
infrastructure built in WV and NSh, 1950s and '60s; need to replace that in a relatively short period of time
need long-term and comprehensive plan
already done that with the utilities, 1-yr plan in place
given uncertainties 20 yrs?, that's an approp number {?}
to ensure burden will not be too much for the av taxpayer
not thru while ... point 6, number of decisions to be made
5-, 10-, 20-yr projections; summer 2014
NG: interim status report between Nov and Dec -- do we have a revised date?
MK: hv received some prelim numbers -- $30M over 20? years, number of assumptions
NG: according to your timeline here, shd hv been an interim status report a month ago, so when getting that?
ANS: currently we're about a month behind
{NO MIC! so can't hear!}
only on the infrastructure
NG: wanted date
timeline of budget process, beginning of our last term, xxx -- managed to do two budgets in one year; managed to pass budget by end of the year
now we seem to be slipping into the old xxx; hoping we can get back on track; more efficient
Mayor: your intention
MK: certainly
NG: go out and explain to the public; reality, it's a complicated; done a great job with this
anything we shd know from those presentations? or your explanations just taken with ravishing happiness?
MK: incorp the big groups this year, organized by the ChComm; a lot of feedback, no; but how it works
a cpl of sessions in public; had a whopping four ppl attend {Gleneagles} but well-informed
last had 28 ppl out, maybe more than we've had than three years before
a lot of Qs around the budget. Assessmt Auth, a number of Qs, anything but the budget
I can't say there's been consistency on any topic but lots of Qs
Sop: I was at that last budget mtg; &&&???
MK: through you, Mr Mayor; the Dist and staff hv done a good job, looking at the yearly budget
extrapolating over five yrs looking at capital; down to having long perspective of planning
good not to have a tax increase, when you look at over non-utilities infra, need to build up reserves so when the crap hits the fan and have to replace, to mitigate short term impact
a 20-yr study makes a lot of sense
Sop: on an austerity to have money for future
MK: we're always doing the best to save money
MB: this graph does have a lot of info; two goals: infra and ops
a key component is the cmnty consultation part
comment on timing and method to engage around these two main components
MK: the timing is 2015; go to public at that time; a lot of sessions at cmnty and srs' ctrs
also work with the online tools for ppl not able to get out to mtgs; opp to provide input
MB: other tools staff going to look at?
MK: certainly looking at other tools, online tools; realtime feedback re implications
build a new pool, wd inc prop taxes by x$
Mayor: Cclr Gamb, sorry, Cclr Cassidy
{ChC made motion} [7:45]
7. Design Review Committee - Proposed New Terms of Reference
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the DRC Terms of Reference (Policy 02-10-327) approved on Dec 18, 2006, and amendments, be rescinded and replaced by the proposed new Terms attached as Schedule B to the report dated Nov 4, 2014.
CrC: I'm going to make a tabling motion; a number of issues
portions dealing with mbrship the only one time-sensitive
Mr Browne reduced 10 to 9, easier to reach quorum; go from 3 to 4 architects
second motion; proposed new T of Ref wrt Mbrships xxx
Mayor: that motion stands on its own? Ms Scholes?
ML: bit unclear; we have a report in front of us; xxx
Mayor: not voted on yet, so only mbrship
ML: not clear why -- what is it we're not dealing with and why
CrC: xxx balance changes wrt &&& ... and impact [7:47]
I feel those changes require more discussion with staff; not voting on that at this point; xxx
ML: Mr Sokol, are you comfortable?
Sokol: staff feel changes have to be made; some re scope; timely before new DRC; new mbrship now
if Ccl wants to discuss scope of work further; staff wd be comfortable xxx
ML: so you're not really xxx
Sokol: staff believe shd be changed
ML: from or to? this
Sokol: don't want to speak for Cclr Cam but have to have at &&&
Mayor: so if Cclr Cam ... changes ... then someone cd ... xxx
CrC: tabling
Mayor: can't table it till it's on the floor
CrC: removing section xxx replacing with xxxx
Sop: I read through this and I don't see anything wrong with it
don't have a prob with direction of
Mayor: you're going to vote in favour of the change just being proposed?
Sop: 3 to 4?
Mayor: yes
Sop: is xxx
Mayor: that's what we're trying to do
we're dealing with a motion on the floor wch is to change to four
Sop: if we're going to change this, why not come back? xxx
Mayor: staff wants changed so &&& .....apptmts?
Sop: changes in the xxx areas fine with me
Mayor: passes unanimously
other motions? hearing none, will move to Item 8 [7:53]
8. Parking Study at the Civic Site (File: 3060-01)
MOTION: report dated November 24, 2015 [sic], titled Parking Study at the Civic Site be received for information
=============================================================================
The staff report is excellent. If interested in parking around the civic site, pls read. My notes, typed while ppl spoke of course has gaps (and probably mistakes), so this report provides a lot of helpful information (even a chart showing how well-served WV is wrt tennis courts -- even twice as many per 100K as some other Ms).
Link to read staff report: http://westvancouver.ca/sites/default/files/dwv/council-agendas/2014/dec/15/14dec15-8a.pdf
=============================================================================
Mr Wong: SLIDES
last Nov asked for a parking study; before the finding ...
Howes Technical Advantage -- &&& started the studies .... number of reports on the site itself
intro Ms Howes
Donna Howes: been given five minutes; you have the report in front of you
study objective to confirm the issues; devp a strategy balanced supply; minimize impact on nbrhds
reviewed prev parking data; yr staff diligent collecting data
what issues, kind of criteria; then, what was missing, was on-street parking
collected; met with staff re programming -- result of successful site
then devpd strategy; north Haywood, MDr, West 22nd, east 20th St
[7:57] SLIDE with numbers midmorning, peak demand re school, activities, and for srs
444 of 480 stalls
demand exceeds supply; since then Westerleigh approving some and since then 20th St; made up shortfall
been complaints, not able to find parking -- convenient parking; cd find; diff re geog, further up
carry supplies; diff to ride a bike
varieties of parking shown; difficult enforcement when so many categories 3, 5, 10,??? ?33 minutes????
436 stalls on site Gordon 22nd and 21st and includes the Westerleigh, included now
tennis club parking a few bays added by srs' ctr; bus parking changed to general
This change ? SLIDE: full at 10am -- highest demand -- close to 95%; hard to find extra spaces
on street side, time limits 3 hrs on the street
to east of 21st on street but no curb, really nbrhd; toward Library Esquimalt, included in survey
192 stalls on street; purple arrow (red arrow earlier)
10 o'clock busiest time 80%; two days we looked was 84%
436 onsite 192 on street; 628, 576 occupied at 10am; 92% use; close to being full
what's driving the numbers?
how many on site?
400 users, 350 patrons, staff another set of numbers; VCH designated spots were not counted by staff, most of the time full; staff come in and out; VCH mobile staff; some with permits and some not
assumptions when they'd be there, 550 vehicles, 576 on street
ML: look at on-street parking {moving?} east there are other demands other than the civic site
thinking of lawn bowling, Library, Hollyburn House
hm? sure assume all for cmnty site
considerable demand exceeding supply at Library
certain times of the day with lawn bowling and Hollyburn and United Church
DH: v gd point; I did make a note that 20th St cd be xxx; those fill up early in the morning so perhaps Lib
take supply away from civic ctr
used by ppl who cd leave cars there most of the day, so staff using 20th
when we did our survey no lawn bowling -- not season
{so a considerable factor missing!}
Mayor: Mr Wong can come up too xxx at podium? you can stay but need a staff mbr to shoot at too
MB: Ccl decided to retain parking on the tennis courts, but you didn't directly address that
if those 59 spots weren't there
DH: found that the tennis courts highy utilized; if they weren't there wd put stress
if removed, wd hv to find space elsewhere
MB: at 92% capacity so not that we have excess capacity; Westerleigh underused as well
D Howes: we're including the on-street supply; there are streets not restricted to 3 hrs
if tennis courts had to be removed
{GET [8:09]}
part of recomm, encouraged to use Westerleigh
if remove those 59, definite have an impact
CrC: see VCH spots ... sometimes empty; a lot of VCH users; how many reserved spots for VCH?
DH: 20 -- 15 permits, 5 to mobile; VCH have paid for these
CrC: part of lease
DH: they are used; need [close] to elevators b/c they carry equipment
CrC: have you looked at surrounding apt bldgs as a way to allow staff to park?
staff parking an issue -- empty during day when staff there ???
NG: what is our current policy/practice wrt staff and instructors? any rule?
Mooi: we do not permit staff to park on the site (or instructors to)
ChC: Qs stolen by Cclr Cam; looked at parking at Kiwanis?
DH: no, our scope did not look; possibly cd be looked at
ChC: don't think it's fair for the surrounding streets to xxx
maybe asking for three-hr &&&
Mayor: Kiwanis vastly underestimated; 25 [for] 100+ units; vastly underestimated number of ppl with cars
ChC: {live nearby?} &&& ppl progressively {angry?} ... 3-hr
Mayor: I used to park in front of Cclr Cassidy's house when playing bridge
CrC: &&&
DH: strategy short term SLIDE [8:14]
schedule; make signage more consistent
change the 4-hr to 3 hrs on site; at SAC there are progs longer, so remain as 4 hrs
review car pool use; not well advertised; make more effective; often vacant
extend the drop-off zones; make clear can drop off
encourage drop-off gymnastics, removal of some landscaping
Gordon {line?} unclear; make fixed; enforcement
accommodate your staff; devp strategy; reduce times {time limits?} and xxx parking; xxx simple and easy xxx?
medium term; bike block, gymnastics show when lots are full -- driving around frustration; if full have sign to say its full
xxx walking distance
close, shortest time limit and further away a longer time limit
on E 22nd, angle parking; cd be 40 stalls -- some trees removed
SLIDE of signs - show if full
charge for parking; 21st, 22nd, Gordon, MDr 2-hr; then xxx 3-hr; pay-parking with first hour being free; add addl xxx
some lack of supply
NG: great report and love the 4-min walk, the 3-min walk -- I'm as guilty as anyone but we all have to reduce our expectations -- drive up to the door and finding parking
reduce to 3 hrs, 4 hrs too much
keep that secret about the Westerleigh having parking
MB: if you made the cmnty ctr pay-parking wdn't that encourage ppl to park around streets xxx
DH: did make sure had to look at other; had to make Amb and Dund consistent
fairly highly utilized both on and off site
MB: I was east of Main St, jammed; Powell St $1; ppl will go
I'll make the motion and then I have a couple of other motions I've circulated to Ccl*
1 passed
2 staff redesign? for inclusion in budget on N side of tennis
vehicular
align with driveway into Stonesthro
3 intersection for safety improvements
CARRIES
* Unfortunately not on the DWV website (that I cd find) so will put these motions in a future issue
9. Proposed Subdivision of Pitt Street Lands (Proposed Zoning ..., Amdmt Bylaw No. 4809, 2014, Proposed Phased Devt Agreement Authorization Bylaw No. 4821, 2014, Proposed Devt Variance Permit No. 14-011 )
PowerPoint presentation to be provided.
A Browne: essentially a subdivision, two 75ft; they were once three 50ft lots
c 1909, 1961; this map was in your pkg but didn't photocopy well; dominant lot pattern in HBay
SLIDES
3500sf 75ft, 2500 for 50, so, more in keeping with the nbrhd; total FAR higher but smaller units
proposing to amend the RS4 Zone
CAC specific to this; freezes the zoning for 5 years
modest DVP -- min combined sideyard remains on one of the lots; meet min but a foot less
benefit, an existing home intended to be retained; staff is supportive; if knocked down have to meet current
Next Steps: notification, PH -- for larger we do a Public Info mtg but don't consider nec; owner has contacted nbrs; they'll get mailed notices
small scope, so feel statutory approach is appropriate
w/ apologies I was off by one day re 27
{the printed motion has Jan 27 but the PH will be Jan 26}
applicant is here
Mayor: all Ccl is asking now is to go to PH
Staff: yes
Mayor: date? 26th?
ANS: yes.
ML moved motion:
THAT proposed Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 4809, 2014 be read a first time.
NG: curious about end result; just an amalgamation?
thinking of firehall site there; we had a bit of control over design; is this separate of any control by us?
Staff: District was the vendor; not in this case; end result is three 50ft conventional lots
NG: cd be three sep owners max even though not nbrhd character
Staff: xxx ... ev individual &&&
NG: 2500 + exemptions
Mayor: Mr Sokol?
Sokol: Mr Browne has covered it well
CrC: condition of the DVP and xxx Auth bylaw, some parameters for devt; condition to agreeing to subdivide
Browne: can request, you might not succeed; disc w/ proponent
CrC: they might not -- anything barring us from asking meet some District's needs as a condition?
AB: you do have discretion; flexibility to have that conversation
CrC: Cclr Gamb and I; desire of cmnty for something sympathetic, devt fits better; sure cmnty support more if do something more {they want}, not harm prop value; shd think about that
AB: if you have ideas, note those, begin those discussions sooner rather than later
CrC: maybe off-line; guidance from staff
AB: bldg covenants, silly today b/c bldg code moved forward, changes
some of the things we used to look at are not as useful as they once were, not mandate
{no examples?}
CrC: we're going to embark on a disc of our bldg bylaws, fits more with cmnty; don't take away what we've got
here an owner asking to do something not allowed to do without our discretion; can continue this discussion off-line
other thing, will reiterate
am constantly amazed the Uplift from these sorts of projects seems so low -- another report from Ms Cawley saying net Uplift is $131K -- seller will sell three lots vs two; and I know we've had other projects where we've had Uplift estimated, have turned out to be far more lucrative than the Uplift estimate indicated, and I believe, um, well, I don't want to name specific projects, but I know in hindsight we've been found to vastly underestimate the value to the homeowner of having increased zoning for something like this
{yes, indeed!}
--just to reiterate, I do think we need to somehow figure this out better b/c we don't seem to be capturing the commercial reality; we seem to be hide-bound into something less than that.
Mayor: Mr Browne, do you have any comment on the Uplift? or Mr Sokol?
Sokol: report was done by Ms Cawley; important to note based on increase in land value, not in the overall property value as if there is a built home
so that typically results in less of an Uplift than what one might expect; also important to note, many of the costs of going through this process, subdividing, upgrading the water and sewer lines in the street -- those things are all deducted from the increased costs
{doesn't he mean deducted from the Uplift???}
so that also results in perhaps less of an Uplift than one might expect.
AB: There are considerable expenses
CrC: I understand all that; I can read the report
just say that I know of a project, and I won't mention it by name b/c I don't want to embarrass anyone, but I read the staff report, and what was estimated to be the sales price of that project when it was sold, and the sale price, let's say was approx $1M was to be the profit to the devpr, and in the end the devpr made $2M from it, so the numbers in the report did not bear any resemblance, our own report from Ms Cawley, didn't bear any resemblance to what actually happened. And that concerns me b/c it seems to me we're being taken in this situation repeatedly.
I don't know how exactly to fix it, but I know the numbers for that project and it was nowhere near what Ms Cawley said they were
Mayor: let's move along here
MB: I have a question
Mayor: Cclr Sop is next on the list
Sop: are we in comment or question phase? [was] comment for ten minutes here.
Mayor: have a motion on the floor
Sop: don't know why beating this to death
three or four proposals over the years; date back to 1909, 1912; zoning at time; one at 22nd and Queens two 25ft lots, cut in different direction; fit the smaller homes in the area
same applies here in PItt Street; bring in same size as in area Pitt
in Upper Amb, two lots into three, one existing and two smaller to fit the area; what are we going on about?
this is just common sense in devt
Mayor: Anyway, let's see if those logical words are well-noted
MB: Q on drawings; Schedule A
shows dwelling house straddling other house, xxx; and next door nbr's; don't know ... sketch? proposed? part of survey? AB: that home when doc has since been demolished; that home had two lots to itself; a new home was built; beside this; not part of the applicn?
MB: okay
MOTION: THAT proposed Phased Devt Agreemt Authorization Bylaw No. 4821, 2014 be read a first time.
carries UNANIMOUSLY
MOTION: THAT proposed Zoning ..., Amdmt Bylaw No. 4809, 2014 and proposed Phased Devt Agreemt Authorization Bylaw No. 4821, 2014 be presented at a Public Hearing scheduled for January 27,
{Corrected to read/be Jan 26}
2015 at 7pm in the M Hall Ccl Chamber, and that the MClk give statutory notice of the scheduled Public Hearing.
MOTION:
THAT
proposed
DVP
No. 14-011 be
presented at
a
Public Mtg scheduled for Jan 27
26, 2015 at 7pm in the MHall Ccl Chamber,
to
be held concurrently with the PH
scheduled
for
Jan 27
26, 2015
at 7pm in the MHall Ccl Chamber,
and
that
the
MClk give notice of the scheduled Public
Mtg.
CARRIED; unanimous [8:42]
Mayor: there you go, Mr Browne, must hv made that v clear, passed unanimously
10. OCP Amdmt, Rezoning and Devt Permit Applicn No. 14-052 for 1763 Bellevue Ave (Masonic Hall)
PowerPoint presentation to be provided.
Lisa Berg:
Mayor; you look cold
LB: cold outside
mixed use; 2.6FAR mezzanine access to rooftop
SLIDES ground level comm space; five levels of residences above, 20 units
report and drawings suggest 99.25ft, from water elevation; shd hv reduced sea level from the ht of the bldg, just over 80ft
47 parking spaces provided; I go into detail in the report
8 for public; 4 for comm units; 8 resid, all on lower level rest of 25 on sep level
new sidewalk planting; opp to create onsite? level pkg
SLIDE of massing model
adjacent to Hollyburn rental to the west; 15 storeys in ht Bellevue frontage; OCP policy BF-C4.10
plaza [8:47] xxx to the west xxx
if xxx justifies amdmt to the OCP; public mtg
staff presentation given by applicant to proj details; methods to gather public input
staff recomm tonight SLIDE; consult with cmnty; advance at this stage, permits disc with public
does not preclude -- just allows for disc; shd Ccl adopt staff recomm, will proceed
applicant xxx and his architect, Karl Gustavson
Mayor: thank you, Ms Berg
Melinda Slater: {text supplied}
OCP Amendment, Rezoning and DP Application #14-052 for 1763 Bellevue (Masonic Hall).
Regarding the rezoning application for the former Masonic Hall site, District policy indicates that Council MAY CONSIDER allowing up to five storeys if it is in the best interest of the community. There’s NO onus to approve even five storeys, however this proposal is not for five storeys, it is for seven plus an 8th floor mezzanine, with, I expect, above-average floor to ceiling heights. So I’m not sure exactly how many storeys this is going to translate to but I’m sure it’s going to be more than 8 storeys.
This site is currently zoned Community Use. It is difficult to imagine how rezoning to a whatever the number is now, 80- or 90-foot tall high-rise with the provision of 8 public parking spots, could possibly be considered in the best interests of the community.
It might be different if the proposal {were} for something like an arts facility (as has been suggested for the John Lawson parking lot), but this is nothing of the kind.
I understand the Planning Dept believes the current OCP is structured to preserve the “status quo and that most development proposals NECESSITATE an OCP amendment. Staff’s recommendations are guided by this philosophy.
Essentially, someone has decided the current OCP is too limiting and therefore it’s necessary to put forward rezoning requests, including those that are wildly inconsistent with existing policy.
District Staff then [cite] certain aspects of policy that seem to support this and omit any mention of other policies that are in contradiction.
What is not taken into consideration is we have an active OCP in place and residents expect this policy to guide District decisions. If [community-endorsed] policy is to preserve the status quo, then that’s what it should do.
There is a big difference between this application and another item on tonight’s agenda; the proposed subdivision of Pitt Street lands. Staff should be able to recognize that an application for more than double the height that may be considered and an application to rezone from 2 larger lots to 3 smaller ones are in no way similar. One deserves to be brought forward for consideration; the other should have been rejected out of hand.
To sum up:
There is no overall plan or vision for Ambleside that this proposal fits into.
It is not supported by area residents.
It is not in the [Community's] interest to move this application forward.
{some applause}
MB: can you speak to? xxx
allowing up to 5 storeys; standalone ofc use, srs; housing, or xxx or xxx
this doesn't speak to a mixed use... bldg
LB: correct it for challenge existing OCP allows for up to 5
what the proponent has put forward is a mixed use with public parking
warrant greater disc is this an approp land use and at what scale
Sokol: the OCP does talk about change for this site
Qs if this a change cmnty wants to see for
{[8:55} GET REASON?}
NG: on p2, exec summ -- an addl 20 units appealing to downsize
LB: a
KG: about 1300sf, a 2- to 3-bedroom our target to make them larger
av is 1100, we think cmnty wants larger
Mayor: for staff
Sokol: cmnty dialogue 11-1200 the sweet spot
NG: Gold LEED Silver --
ocean loop, don't think silver good enough
KG: also energy modelling
wrt energy source; isn't one as in xxx, not an option
we've done geothermal before; something to look at
xxx probably not practical
look at envelope systems, sun-screening; those types of things
a v sustainable, can do more; silver is high
NG: against xxx b/c of the view
KG: solar panels view from nbrs; show the diff impacts
two cmnty-info mtgs; opp to provide housing close to transit, park, facilities
storeys is a diff disc; 8 storeys, we're lower than Grosv, than Grov's 7
like to come back through you
ChC: all for sale?
NG: stratified; but wd be allowed to be rented (owner and renter)
ChC: mixed use comm v small so what
KG: ofc space, cd be a coffee shop; concern in cmnty re more nail studios
small support facility for John Lawson Park; slightly less expensive
ChC: getting small comm space and xxx parking space as the CB
wd you be willing to ride more? walking.... coffee shop not going to fly; Jerry's xxx
KG: good to discuss moving forward; long-term concept along Bellevue; presence there rather than parking
ChC: b/c blocked by Fresh St Market
KG: ground floor, [starting?]
long term, the Fresh St Mkt will redevp some day, be more commercial; will happen
same re post ofc, but when redevps will be consistent
Mayor: wd make a nice architectural ofc
{chuckles}
Sop: I'm not going to make it
Mayor: you're down to make it
Sop: not going to
ML made motion:
1. Cmnty Consultation on OCP Amdmt, Rezoning and Devt Permit No. 14-052 for 1763 Bellevue take the form of consideration by the Design Review Cmte and NSh Accessibility Cmte on Disability Issues and a public mtg w/ direct notification provided to the properties shown on the map attached as Appendix C to the staff report dated Nov 26, 2014 and a notice of the public mtg be posted on the District website; and
2. Following the cmnty consultation on the devt proposal for the land at 1763 Bellevue, staff report back to Ccl on the results of the consultation, and provide a complete review of the devt proposal and recommended next steps.
ML: 'd like to speak to it
we seem to go through this ev time we get a xxx
is this proposal so far out in left field, just turn it down; or full dialogue and at that a full PH after wch Ccl will deliberate?
my feeling is that it's not so far out that it shd be denied
NG: agree with Cclr Lewis in what he just said; good for the public to tell us
was at one of the public mtgs but not enough ppl there to get good feedback; wd like to put it out to cmnty
my personal opinion, the eight parking spots not really {enough}; just had civic site {presentation/study}
undercover parking at Westerleigh under-utilized; ppl don't want to park so far
{&&&}
other ground level, xxx, that's my feedback
Sop: guess we haven't learned anything yet, 1300 session; haven't established what Amb shd look like
regardless, we have not est'd, not xxx ... ; just see book ends
until we see what kind of bldg hts; not supporting any devt until we get [9:08]
ChC: out campaigning
we need to have a vision for WV, can't go around putting up bldgs higgledy-piggledy
call it site-specific I call it spot rezoning
go to PH I'll go xxx
one shd never compare this to the Grosvenor, that was a v divisive
CrC: disagree with Cclr Lewis re left field (further!); a waste of time
something inconsistent with OCP; with suff amenities [9:09]
no problem with cmnty use, 25 units.....
but 7 1/2 storeys in exchange for eight pkg spots, not worth our time
change OCP, shd do it holistically not on a case by case basis
what wd I look for? OCP says: standalone, srs' housing, xxx, housing for hard to house, etc, not this
All this is is private housing; not going to fill housing needs with 8 units
say $40K per parking space,
to call it mixed use is laughable it's xxx 3.8% commercial; it's not comm, it's residential
{in case you don't know, residential is more profitable/lucrative than commercial}
&&& comm space crappy
xxx; xxx those are serious; justify going to five storeys don't see anything worth five storeys let alone seven
l'm not going to
MAB : OCP says five storeys,
{LISTS}
unf not a lot of clarity -- parking -- mean a parkade? market housing? standalone sounds like a full ofc bldg
some of these uses wd require a certain devpr
do agree with Cclr Sop; do need something...... need to come up &&&
hear arts and culture -- really don't do anything to promote arts and culture, not even in this description
having said that, I heard on the campaign trail don't want to see any more hi-rises in Amb and Dund
tend to lean toward Cclr Lewis's interpretation rather than Cameron's
5 storeys cd be 6
am prepared to hear from the cmnty on some of these points
don't think so far off to stop it from going forward
xxx how those wd materialize; challenging site
going in with an open mind
that Masonic Hall is on its last legs; improvements to the site wd be a benefit to the area
housing mtgs and HSch dances
Masons used it till it was sold
wd like to hear from the cmnty on this one
OCP isn't saying? clear around uses what shd be used for
there's room for...
Mayor: we do have a process
a prop owner has the right to go to staff and recommending go out to public
doesn't seem a bit of a stretch; will support
ChC: prepared to take it out to public; I've &&&
MOTION passed with Cam Sop Cassidy opposed [9:18]
11. Seniors' Activity Centre Advisory Board 2014 Annual Report and 2015 Work Plan (File: 0115-20-SACA1)
Mooi: highlight of the year
[NAMES]
SLIDES
Sheilah Grant: {text supplied}
Good evening, Your Worship Mayor Smith and Council. It is a pleasure to be here tonight to share the successes of the Seniors' Activity Centre this year and some highlights from our 2015 work plan.
The Garden Side Café had its best year ever! Great cost controls are in place to keep material costs down. Strategic marketing and well-planned events allowed the centre to turn quiet days like Easter Sunday into a bustling day featuring delicious brunches.
One of the great successes of 2014 for the Café was the Wednesday Pie Sale and the Friday Bake sale. Members, staff, and the general public took part each week to pick up a delicious meat pie for dinner on a Wednesday and pick up sweets for the weekend on Friday. The bake sales have been outstanding with our Christmas Bake Sales selling out each week!
Early in 2014 we were able to implement our liquor licence allowing our members to enjoy a glass of wine with their dinner. The licence has added to the Centre and what we can offer, it has also made some of our extraordinary events outside of the licensed space a bit more challenging. We are in the process of licensing our patio to allow members to enjoy a drink outside during the beautiful summer months.
In 2014 the flea market grossed over $60,000 with 300 dedicated volunteers. The Advisory Board has worked hard this year to support and fund projects in partnership with the Centre at a capital level and fund extraordinary items at 100%.
In 2010 the Seniors' Activity Centre closed one day on the weekend to reduce operating costs. Our Board felt the Centre should remain open 7 days a week, even in the summer, so we funded the extra weekend day and remained open all week long. Attendance on the weekends was consistent through the summer.
In 2013 the Advisory Board funded a summer student to enhance the facility operations supporting special events and keeping connected. The student was such a great success we hired another student in 2014, who created a seniors resource handbook of everything a senior may ever ask from housing, groceries, to list of doctors and dentists. The resource is available at all community service buildings and has been very successful. We are in the process of creating one for the Library and [the Municipal] Hall.
We shared the cost of the new Activity Room projector and screen; we have purchased GPS units for the bus and hikers, laptops for programs, music stands, speakers, bird seed, a new fridge for the alcohol, a TV, and so many more [items].
2014 was a terrific year, Fred Titcomb received a standing ovation when he was recognized at the BC Community Achievement Foundation! It was a great honour for Fred, an inspiration to our community and a testament to our Centre and volunteers.
Our Outreach Programs through Keeping Connected have increased because of demand. We have increased the diversity of programs offered as well as the frequency. These programs are funded by bequests and grants to ensure the program is affordable to everyone. Since 2009 Vancouver Coast Health has funded our programs with $15,000 and for the first time in 9 years, we need to apply for funds from Vancouver Coastal Health.
In effort to maintain the drop-in fee of $4.25, Friends of the Centre has led a Building Connections Campaign to raise funds for Outreach, specifically Keeping Connected, the Shuttle Bus, and LINKS. This year, under Frank Kurucz, Building Connections is raising $55,000. The programs require approximately $55,000 a year in supplemental funding to continue to operate at a low cost.
Over the past year we have strengthened our relationship with our school communities. We [enjoyed] a great partnership with Pauline Johnson students where our seniors mentored grade 4 students through a research project. Students brought their topics and ideas to share with our members one on one. The students returned a few weeks later to show how the project progressed.
Our highly successful garden club led by Jane Sherrott also partnered with Pauline Johnson, and the moms and their preschoolers came together with our members at the Seniors’ Activity Centre garden and taught moms how to garden. The preschoolers helped pull weeds and plant flowers, fruit, and vegetables. The Gardeners have reached out to Collingwood School where our members will run a series of workshops for their teachers, so they can learn how to operate a successful garden.
Brian Hann, past chair of the Advisory Board, and Jill Lawlor went to the San Diego last year and spoke at the American Society on Aging conference, the largest conference on Aging in the North America. They shared our successes about keeping adults engaged in the community and socially connected. Our story is so inspiring we have been invited to speak at the National Parks and Recreation Association Conference in Las Vegas next year.
As a leader in social connections we have been doing a lot of work in our own community with Joni Vajda training staff teams at Silver Harbour and local churches in West Vancouver how to run specialized outreach programs. In September we partnered with Langara College and offered massages for members at $15 per hour. The program has practicum students providing massages, the Advisory Board purchased all the tables, linens, and oils, and the program was sold out from September to December.
We just found out we were successful in receiving $20,000 from UBCM to launch our creativity in Motion program, in partnership with Dr. Dahlia Gottleib Tanaka and the Society for Arts in Dementia Care. The program will offer arts programs to seniors with or at risk for dementia and will provide quantitative data analysis to tell impact of the program.
In addition to the great work we started last year with Pauline Johnson we have expanded the grade 4 research projects, we have partnered with 365 Give, a school program that will connect students who want to give back with seniors and we have partnered with local grade 12 students to write biographies on our members who have inspiring stories to share.
In an effort to live to 102 like Fred, you must stay healthy and our members do this through our health and fitness programs and our amazing outdoor sports. In 2015 we are looking to expand in both areas to meet the growing needs of our members who are living longer, healthier, and vibrant lives because of the wonderful support provided in our Community.
Thank you to Mayor and Council for your ongoing support to make West Vancouver Age-friendly! [9:28]
12. Gleneagles Cmnty Ctr Adv Cmte 2014 Annual Report, 2015 Work Plan, and Proposed Amdmts to Terms of Ref
Mooi: Gleneagles Adv Cmte
Mayor: shall we have the three presentations, and then have the three motions?
{AGREED}
Mary Bayes: pleasure to share the successes of GCC this year and some highlights of our 2015 work plan
supported families {during teachers' strike}
camps reached record numbers
heart of the west; Artisan festival spring and fall; keep chn busy while parents shop
family fun night
50 families in attendance, place to be on a Friday night
youth dances and youth across NSh, xxx
pottery progs grow, fundraising; renovations for specifically for pottery; partnered with Gleneagles Elem School to offer classes
Launched a prog this year, Cypress Corner West
Suzuki
partnered w/ LPPS
golf camps
GCC truly a voice of the cmnty
HBA strong relnship with GCC, common goal to strengthen the cmnty
also with WRA, Taste of the Bay, xxx {other events}
final steps of pottery for 2015 gas kiln
new, a series of DIY workshop such as changing a tire
wd like to expand on movie in the park, &&& [9:33]
13. Community Grants Committee 2014 Annual Report and 2015 Work Plan
Mooi: final presentation
remiss in not introducing Glenn Madsen (Cultural Services Supervisor)-- whom I didn't recognize since he's grown a moustache :-) my apologies
{laughter}
We'll have Coral Winfield, the chair, and Arleta come forward
Arleta: Happy closing your evening with some good and fun news tonight
SLIDES
terrific year; equitably access services, xxx healthy and connected
as you can see on the screen, provides grants up to a maximum of $15K
in 2014, 64 applicns from 46 orgs; 20 applcns from 20 in Arts and Culture ; and 18 from youth
triM devpd last year; revised Arts and Culture; will come into play in Jan
increased marketing social media channels
three new cmte mbrs ... ; conducted review of effectiveness of fund xxx
help us monitor our allocating to orgs make applications; 2015 first time implementing that tracking tool
ML: move MOTION THAT the Gleneagles Cmnty Ctr Adv Cmte Report and revised Terms of Reference be approved.
------------ this part, not yet found on the video, appears to be from Grants --------------------
chq presentation event last year at Lawn Bowling Club
Dist commitment to funding
rubber hits the road; can't wait to tell you about that next year
RCM SAR -- Stn 1 out of HBay; 36 volunteers, 79 tasking this past year
Gleneagles Golf Course Society
srs' wellness; srs' feel comfort? and xxx visiting with their friends
175 weekly support pets? and grants
Red Nose Rotary 260 safe rides home 6675 km
xxx healthy meals 940; 3K+ Salv Army meals [9:40]
Amb Orch
WVHS turn a paper-based newsletter to &&& -- new newsletter next year in a diff format
[9:42] Youth; Keep Well Society; Dundarave Festival of Lights received grant
Mayor: thank you, Arleta
MOTION: THAT the report dated November 19, 2014, from the Cmnty Recreation Mgr, titled Seniors' Activity Centre Advisory Board 2014 Annual Report and 2015 Work Plan be received for information.
------ so left the above in rather than delete or delay sending this; hope to find where it fits -------
Sop: Lewis Gleneagles; revised ToR
NG: bn ccl liaison Srs Adv Cmte for a year -- so active can hardly keep up; trying to keep my cinnamon bun consumption down, really hard to resist
birthday last month so in five years I can join
Grants Cmte, stepping down after three years -- bn a great experience to learn th details and working with all of the mbrs. new ccl liaison; good look in the future [9:45]
make motion: the report dated Nov 20, from the Mgr, Cmnty Devt, Youth, and Families, and work plan be received for information
Mayor: thank you to all three groups; we are v proud of the good work being done in the cmnty by staff and the volunteers
I was a little bit hurt that Sheilah Grant didn't touch on some of the recent successes in the duplicate bridge club
{laughter and heard "sorry, Your Worship", "think you came second one week"}
{in any case all three reports, Items 11, 12, 13, were rec'd for info including the report dated Nov 19, from the Cmnty Recreation Mgr.
14. North Shore Family Court and Youth Justice Committee Year End Report and 2015 Work Plan
Item withdrawn.
15. Youth Services Implementation Group Recommendations (File: 2635-01)
Item withdrawn.
BYLAWS for Adoption
16. Proposed OCP ..., Amdmt Bylaw (to amend the OCP to incorporate minor revisions based on cmnty and agency input to update WV's Regional Context Statement to align with MetroV: 2040, MetroV's Regional Growth Strategy)
Item withdrawn.
17. Proposed Waterworks Regulation ..., Amdmt Bylaw No. 4819, 2014 (Water Utility Fees for 2015)
The proposed bylaw received first, second, and third reading at the December 8, 2014 regular Council meeting.
18. Proposed Sewer/Drainage Utility Fee ..., Amdmt Bylaw No. 4820, 2014 (Sewer/Drainage Utility Fees for 2015) The proposed bylaw received first, second, and third reading at the December 8, 2014 regular Council meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
19. Consent Agenda Items
19.1. Development Variance Permit Application No. 14-043 (3357 Marine Drive)
MOTION: THAT the MClk give notice that the DVP Applicn for 3357 Marine Dr to allow for an existing two-storey accessory building to be retained, will be considered by Council at its meeting on January 12, 2015.
19.2. Correspondence List (File: 0120-24) (click here to view correspondence packages)
> Council Correspondence Update to November 28, 2014 (up to 12:00 Noon)
Referred for Action
(1) S. Slater, November 25, 2014, re Hollyburn Sailing Club Ambleside activation
(Referred to Director of Planning, Land Development and Permits for consideration and response)
(2) November 26, 2014, regarding Moving of Hollyburn Sailing Club and closing of Argyle?
(Referred to Director of Planning, Land Development and Permits for consideration and response)
Received for Information
(3) Committee and Board Meeting Minutes
Design Review Cmte Sept 25, 2014; Memorial Library Bd Oct 15, 2014; Bd of Variance October 15, 2014
(4) PRIMECorp, November 21, 2014, re PRIMECorp's Annual Report for April 1, 2013 March 31, 2014
(5) November 19, 2014, re high rise developments
(6) November 23, 2014, regarding A PEDESTRIAN CROSSING NEEDED (Over Marine Drive)
(7) Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association, November 27, 2014, regarding Invitation to Inaugural Getting to Groundbreaking Report Presentation (December 4, 2014)
(8) November 27, 2014, regarding Proposed changers [sic] to residential zoning
(9) November 27, 2014, regarding Development Proposal
(10) 2 submissions, Nov 14 - 28, 2014, re Proposed OCP ..., Amdmt Bylaw (Regional Context Statement)
(Referred to December 8, 2014 public hearing)
Responses to Correspondence
(11) Director of Planning, Land Development and Permits, November 27, 2014, response re By-laws-West Vancouver
(12) Dir/Planning, Nov 27, response re Bulk housing proposed changes taking to long
(Draft Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 4817, 2014)
(13) Dir/Planning, Nov 27, response re Simple fixes for complex problems proposed residential building code changes
(14) Dir/Planning, November 27, 2014, response regarding Re. changes to municipal by-laws re. new builds
> Council Correspondence Update to December 2, 2014 (up to 4:30 p.m.)
Referred for Action
(1) December 1, 2014, regarding Housing for Mentally Ill & Homeless
(Referred to Director of Parks and Community Services for consideration and response)
Received for Information
(2) Port Metro Vancouver, November 28, 2014, regarding Port Metro Vancouver Land Use Plan
(3) November 28, 2014, regarding Fwd: Electromagnetic Radiation in B.C.,
(4) November 30, 2014, regarding Protection of Burrard Inlet (Kinder Morgan's pipeline project
(5) 3 submissions, Dec 1, re OCP, Rezoning and Devt Applicn for 370/380 Mathers Ave. (North Shore Unitarian Church)
(6) December 1, 2014, re The enforcement of the 495 student Agreement with Collingwood (Collingwood School)
19.3. Appointment of Acting Mayors for 2015 (File: 0120-01)
Councillor Soprovich was appointed as Acting Mayor for December 2014 and January 2015 at the Dec1, 2014 meeting.
MOTION:
THAT the Acting Mayor schedule for 2015 as follows, be approved:
February/March Councillor Gambioli; April/May Councillor Booth June/July Councillor Lewis
August/September Councillor Cameron October/November Councillor Cassidy.
19.4. Appointments of Council Members to Boards, Committees, and Working Groups for 2015
MOTION: THAT
1. The following Council members be appointed to boards, committees, and working groups for 2015:
Memorial Library Board: Councillor Lewis
Seniors' Centre Advisory Board: Councillor Gambioli
West Vancouver Community Centres Society Board: Councillor Cassidy
Audit Committee: all Council members
Awards Committee: Councillor Cassidy
Community Engagement Committee: all Council members
Community Grants Committee: Councillor Soprovich
Design Review Committee: Councillors Cameron and Soprovich
Finance Committee: Mayor Smith and Councillors Booth and Lewis
Gleneagles Community Centre Advisory Committee: Councillor Lewis
Lower Caulfeild Advisory Committee: Councillor Soprovich
Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel: Cclrs Booth, Gambioli, Lewis (Alternates Cclrs Cameron, Cassidy , Soprovich)
Public Art Advisory Committee: Councillor Gambioli
School Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (not a Council committee): Councillor Cameron
Youth Services Review Implementation Group (not a Council committee): Councillor Booth
Community Energy and Emissions Plan Working Group: Councillor Lewis
Upper Lands Study Review Working Group: Councillor Cameron
{this was Cameron and Panz -- why not replace the second cclr}
Coho Festival Society: Councillor Soprovich
Howe Sound Forum: Councillors Gambioli and Soprovich
West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce: Councillor Booth
North Shore Advisory Committee on Disability Issues: Councillor Lewis
North Shore Emergency Management Office: Councillor Soprovich
North Shore Substance Abuse Working Group (formerly Task Force): Councillor Cassidy.
2. Cclr Lewis be appointed as the alternate for Mayor Smith as a Municipal director on the GVRD Bd of Directors; and
3. The following recommendations for appointment of Ccl mbrs to MetroV boards and committees be approved:
Aboriginal Relations Committee: Councillor Booth
Finance Committee: Councillor Lewis
Parks Committee: Councillor Soprovich
Regional Planning and Agriculture Committee: Mayor Smith
Transportation Committee: Mayor Smith
Utilities Committee: Councillor Cameron
[Zero-Waste] Committee: Councillor Gambioli.
20. OTHER ITEMS -- None
REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS
21. Reports from Mayor and Councillors on Boards, Committees, and Working Groups
CrC: won't steal your thunder
closed TransLink mtg; suffice to say referendum Q approved overall
the mayor expressed xxx some valid issues with the process
approved by {maj?}; shd make sure it succeeds b/c no Plan B
warts, not perfect; may have to wait 4 to 5 years for any xxx in transit; not feasible for a growing metropolis
Sop: I support you on your comments
differently flow ... need take a stance &&&
Mayor: the bottom line is the whole process is seriously flawed; no one in charge; nobody reports to anybody
xxx studiously building a bureaucracy
then prov ... set back years, costing us millions
how fund transit
like asking shd build Site C dam; beyond capabilities
opposed to referendum process; still opposed
still haven't xxx; shows in charge
meanwhile nothing happens
a corp whether public or private needs xxx to raise or xxx
none of those tools so it's a mess; muddle along and hope for the best; public not being well served
on Sat, Srs' Christmas lunch; put on xxxx
tremendous job you're doing ev night of Op Red Nose
Sop: for 11 years
{ML inaudible}
22. PUBLIC QUESTIONS/COMMENTS
Mayor: We have two ppl signed up to speak: Carolanne Reynolds and Paul Stott. Welcome, Carolanne
CR * NB -- the microphone was not turned on so v hard to hear; last week the Mayor soon asked for it to be turned on for me (happy to say); this time it only came on {see **} while I was reading my poem at the end:
Thank
you, good evening; but before I start I just want to say I
want to thank Cclr Cameron for making his comments about the
discrepancies in Uplift with
the
estimates for {affecting} the CACs/CBs...
{Impossible to make out what I said; they really ought to pay more attention to the mics. My point was that several have
pointed out in many cases the Uplift turned out to be higher than the estimate in staff reports given to Ccl. Since the
estimate is used to calculate the 75% for CACs the cmnty receives, we are shortchanged. Needs to be reviewed as CrC said.}
xxx ... other ppl too; but he's not the only one who's noticed that.
The next thing I wd like to say is I passed the [signs for the sales of?] Christmas trees ...?
... what I would like/suggest Parks consider for next year
[is why don't we have a system]
so ppl can buy live trees, then {give to} either Parks or ??? and ???
Maybe if Parks can say [ what/wch trees/or/what they need/or/are needed in parks {fit in with Parks' plans} ]
...they could be donated to the District for parks {to plant} afterward; I'd rather see them live than executed like that.
what I do want to say:
'Twas ten days before Christmas
and all through the Hall
not a creature was stirring
even ever so small
**
when out on the lawn
there arose such a clatter
all ran to the doors
to see what was the matter
when what to our wond'ring eyes shd appear
but Santa Smith's sleigh and six costumed reindeer.
On Cam'ron, on Lewis, on Gambioli and Booth
on Soprovich, let's go!, and Cassidy too
and do not forget, all alongside,
supporting this dream
helping get them aloft, were Nina and Mike,
{Brent, Raymond, and Anne
with Sheila and Bob} and all the Hall team
To the top of the roof and into the sky
excited they were with expectations so high
but I heard them exclaim as they flew out of sight
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a Good Night!
Mayor: thank you for that, Carolanne
{APPLAUSE}
CR: Sorry for my sore throat. Happy New Year!
[9:55]
Mayor: Paul Stott
Paul Stott {transcript supplied}:
Mr Mayor and Council, my name is Paul Stott of 2129 Gordon Avenue. First let me congratulate you on old news your re-election to Council. Thankfully most of you were here over the past few years to listen to the dialogue between the residents of Stonethro and yourselves over the temporary car park on the Gordon Avenue tennis courts. We were delighted to hear about the meeting tonight and I must apologize that our Strata President, Mr Evans, couldn’t attend there was a competing engagement and he couldn’t tear himself away so Ive been asked to speak tonight on his behalf.
As you know, we are very concerned over the temporary car park because of the impact it has on our enjoyment of our properties and traffic safety on Gordon Avenue. Our concern was not that tennis was being lost but that the car park was not justified. The report tonight has confirmed to a large extent our observations at that time but it would appear that the car park is needed. Since it is to stay the motion which you have all supported tonight -- to screen it off and restore the streetscape, and to consider moving the access point which we feel will contribute a lot to improved safety on Gordon Avenue these measures will go a long way towards resolving our nuisance problems and we thank you for supporting that.
I think the consultant’s report was an excellent report; it had a lot of sound management recommendations. But one very important recommendation was missing and it’s not clear why. The problem you have is a peak period problem - and even that can be accommodated the report says -- but, as Mr Fung pointed out earlier, providing capacity for peak demand is not efficient and some form of demand management would have been an obvious recommendation to make. But there seems not to be, for example, any attempt to reshuffle programs to reduce demand at the peak periods. I simply wish to bring this missing option to your attention. On the whole we are happy that you’ve taken this next step and thank you very much for that. I wish you all the compliments of the season. Thank you.
Sop: follow up on Carolanne Reynolds -- 'Twas the night before Christmas :-)
{and he put on a red Santa hat}
23. Adjournment
=== ANIMALWATCH ===
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a HAPPY 2015 -- Bridging Christmas and New Year's, a video with animals
and plants (4m30sec): http://www.flixxy.com/we-wish-you-a-merry-christmas-and-a-happy-new-year-by-enya.htm
=== INFObits ===
o DWV employs more than 875 employees and provides services to more than 44,000 residents and 3,200 businesses.
o Sir Nicholas Winton, 105
This interview was fascinating -- he's 105 and he's totally articulate and compos mentis! Of course, fascinating life also.
Link to Hardtalk with Stephen Sackur on BBC (30 min) http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04v35ck
So then I had to google and find out about him in Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicholas_Winton
=== ROYALWATCH === HM's Christmas Message
... The Queen has used her Christmas Day broadcast to highlight the importance of reconciliation between people. ... She spoke of the impact of the Scottish independence referendum, and also paid tribute to the moment German and British soldiers put down their weapons and met on Christmas Day 1914...
..."Christ's example has taught me to seek to respect and value all people, of whatever faith or none," she said...
Article and remarks; includes video [7min28sec] http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-30595544
=== CRAFTBEERWATCH === Thor's Hammer, recently tasted by CBJ
Bourbon Barrel-Aged Thor’s Hammer Barley Wine (2013)
This beer has been aged for almost a year in bourbon barrels which add to the beer's complexity and smoothness. This is a truly wonderful beer to be sipped like port, at slightly below room temperature. The beer releases intense plummy and nutty flavours ending with a slightly sweet caramel-toffee finish that lingers delightfully on the palate. An after-dinner drink to be savoured with or after dessert. Available at better private liquor stores.
=== CPTWATCH ===
The Christian Peacemaker Teams work with Muslim and Jewish/Israeli peace groups.
From: Christian Peacemaker Teams Palestine <cptheb@cpt.org>
Subject: CPT Palestine: December Newsletter Date: 31 December, 2014 2:46:30 AM PST
Here's one report -- Beware dangerous donkeys!
Israeli occupying forces arbitrarily change rules restricting movement
16 December -- Mohammed Saleh waited for five hours to pass through Israeli military checkpoint 56, and ultimately, was not allowed. Every day Mohammed takes his mule loaded with dairy products from his house in Tel Rumeida to the Hebron market. In recent weeks, the Israeli military has arbitrarily restricted Mohammed's freedom of movement as he travels with his mule, milk, cheese, and yogurt. The soldiers told CPTers that allowing Mohammed to pass through the previous day 'was a mistake', and that 'there are security things that I can't tell you about' the restriction. An ISM activist asked the soldiers, 'Is it the donkey that's the problem, or the milk that's the problem?' The Israeli soldiers eventually responded that the donkey was the problem.
For the whole newsletter: http://us6.campaign-archive2.com/?u=cf2b03c2e5&id=c8447b87a9&e=55fdb6cb66
=== LANGUAGEWATCH ===
just learned of this handy initialism: LMK = Let Me Know
=== WORDWATCH === nuncheon
Your word for today is: nuncheon, n.
A drink taken in the afternoon; a light refreshment between meals; a snack.’
"nuncheon, n." - Word of the Day from the OED Date: 22 February, 2013 5:30:00 PM PST
=== HERITAGEWATCH =
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Don't forget to subscribe to our enewsletter for ongoing events and news of interest to the heritage conservation cmnty
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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.
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VHF's last newsletter of 2014 w/ a preview of 2015: http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/375523/cdf871aee5/1805511597/e6fbad22fa/
=== MAIKU === December 30th (then 5th)
hint of snow in air
decorated trees
eyes reflecting coloured lights
sliding down the arc of life / makes one pause to think / what's my legacy?
quotationS thoughtS punS
Every noon as the clock hands arrive at twelve,
I want to tie the two arms together,
And walk out of the bank carrying time in bags.
-- Robert Bly, American poet (b 1926)
Can anything be sadder than work left unfinished? Yes, work never begun.
-- Christina Rossetti, English poet (1830 - 1894)
The question for the child is not "Do I want to be good?" but "Whom do I want to be like?
-- Bruno Bettelheim, Austrian-American (1903 - 1990)
All ideas are already in the brain, just as all statues are in the marble.
-- Carlo Dossi, Italian writer and politician (1849 - 1910)
You're only given one little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it. -- Robin Williams, American comedian (1951 - 2014)
For every minute you are angry, you lose sixty seconds of happiness.
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson, American poet (1803 - 1882)
We know accurately only when we know little, with knowledge doubt increases.
-- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, German writer (1749 - 1832)
The 31 Worst Puns
http://news.distractify.com/fun/humor/horrifyingly-cringeworthy-puns/
DOWNTON ABBEY -- Text Santa/Spoof and with Joanna Lumley!
Videos under 5min: Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryo7fqdmcGQ Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO4UMQIsCW0