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WVM2012-08: 2012 Ccl Mtg NOTED Apr 2nd; Ccl AGENDA Apr 23rd; Calendar to May 10th+ ~~~ Happy 86th Birthday to our Queen April 21st ~~~ = MAIN ITEMS ccl mtg Apr 23: the closed mtg starts at 3:30 ! then from 7pm: NSh Restorative Justice Society update on services; DVPA 1735/1745 Mathers (subdivn of two lots to three); Amendment to Devt Permit 2304 Bellevue (approval of retention of two existing addns and two existing decks -- any penalty? otherwise how can changes made without permit be discouraged???); DPA for subdivn of 2190 Camelot, 2185 Union, and 2100blk of Union (the mtg for wch was only put on the DWV Calendar with no information mere hours in advance as the result of an enquiry and then was misleadingly/deceptively said for 2100 Skilift -- go figure!); Green Can Implementation; DVP Applic 1502 Marine (to be denied); 2012 Cmnty Day Update; Drinking Water Mgmt Plan; Housekeeping Amendments to Zoning Bylaw (intro); Adoption of zoning amendment bylaw 4100blk Marine and DVP Applic to legalize an indoor swimming pool (again any penalty or consequences for work done without permit???); Estmt of Gleneagles Cmnty Ctr Adv Bd; Sp Ccl Mtg Mon Apr 30 at 5pm (closed!); Disclosure Statements re Election Nov 2011 late filing and penalty (David Jones and Gregg Henderson); Correspondence (see below) including: Evelyn Dr (background, status, plans); Feb Library minutes ($ for logo); Grosvenor Land Devt Proj; Ccl remuneration; W Overpass PkR; Day of the Honey Bee (May 29); Qs re costs AmbNOW; Rights of the Child Celebration (May 26); 2372 Bellevue; noise levels; towers; Collingwood School (construction); Cmte/WG Policies (not being followed); Densification (if something you care about, do read this selection of views/possibilities and find out about "City Conversations"); RCMP Contract; Lighthouse Park Queries; TREES (shocking staff attitude/behaviour); RGS Amendment; Traffic Closure for Farmers' Mkt; Devt at 2100 Union aka Skilift and Camelot // ADDED Correspondence includes Plans not followed and documented destruction/loss of trees in Caulfeild Park
= Vive le Canada (Vimy; Bomber Command); from the EDITOR'S DESK (Obfuscation Dept; Confusion/Frustration Dept; Correspondence/Budget 2012 Qs; Saving Money; St David's; Shameful Behaviour; IT Security -- not much hope); UPDATES & INFO (Centennial; WVHS Book Award; Volunteer Opp; ABA; Green Cans; Streamkeeper News; Ccl Remuneration motion) = CALENDAR to May 10th+; CULTUREWATCH (Theatre; Art; Music; Opera; Photography); Reconnecting with Nature = HEADSUPs: 07A Apr 3 (Apr 2 Ccl Mtg Highlights; mtgs, PkR Activities, Vancouver Heritage Talks/Tours, WVPD Warning) 07B Apr 5 (Budget 2012 passed; Easter; Apr 6 Southern Straits annual yacht race; Dundarave and Lawson Park -- Easter eggs) 07C Apr 10 (oodles of events; SPCA Calendar; Old-Growth Conservancy; TLC; Metro Theatre) 07D & D+ Apr 16 (Info; Updates; Photos; NSh Writers Festival; Charter of Rights and Photo of HM signing) = Ccl Mtg Apr 2nd NOTES: Lions Gate Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Overview; [Five-]Year Financial Plan Bylaw [with Budget 2012]; WV Fire/Rescue Services Radio System; NSh Adv Cmte on Disability Issues; Sec Stes Update; Proposed at-grade crossing PkR; Est of Gleneagles Cmnty Ctr Adv Cmte; Strategic Cmnty Investment Funds Agreement with the Prov (BC); Zoning Amendment Bylaw (4000blk Marine; 4036/4052 Marine); Fees/Charges Amendment Bylaw; Consent Agenda (change of ccl mtg schedule; at Srs' Ctr: May 7 reg ccl mtg 5:30pm, and 7pm Youth Ccl); Apr 23 for Devt Permits); Correspondence: 1300blk Marine; bus shelters; ccl remuneration; cell towers; aboriginal relations cmte = CCL AGENDA April 23rd = ANIMALWATCH (Snake on a plane); INFObits (World Popn; CPT/Aboriginal Justice); SYRIAWATCH; MONEYWATCH (Doctors' Pay); FOODWATCH (CNN Urban Farmers/Vancouver); FROGWATCH (Save the Frogs!); TREEWATCH; HERITAGEWATCH (Tours/Events); WORDWATCH (Cdn neologism); MAIKU (a year later); SILLY SECTION: Jokes/QTNS/THOUGHTS/PUNS/Cartoon
~~~ HAIKU for WEST VANCOUVER Does WV make you feel romantic? poetic maybe? a scene makes you swoon? You've heard of this little three-line poem, so get inspired and write one to commemorate WV's centenary. The Centennial Cmte is looking for haiku as part of the celebration. Please send your reveries and thoughts to haiku@westvan.org
=== Vive le CANADA === from the Prime Minister's Web Site (http://www.pm.gc.ca/) Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the 95th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge [Apr 9, 2012 Ottawa] "On this day let us honour the courage and sacrifice of those Canadian soldiers who triumphed over the German army at Vimy Ridge 95 years ago. "The four divisions of the Canadian Corps captured much more than a hill that day. Their remarkable victory helped create a new and stronger sense of Canadian identity here at home. They showed the world the strength and fortitude of our young country as well as our unwavering commitment to defending peace and freedom. "While the Battle of Vimy Ridge was a remarkable triumph for Canada, it came at great cost with 3,600 lives lost out of 11,000 casualties. Today we honour the brave young Canadians who were injured or perished and pay tribute to their sacrifice. "In 2007 we had the privilege to visit the majestic Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France which sits atop Hill 145 and overlooks the battlefield. It endures as a tribute to all the brave men and women who served their country in battle during the First World War and reminds us of the high price paid for the peace and freedom that Canadians enjoy today. It is also a reminder of the special friendship and historical connection that Canada has with France. "Our Government is proud to pay tribute to those who fought in this historical battle, just as we are proud to honour all of the heroes who have kept and continue to keep our country safe. "Lest we forget." ------ That part of France has been declared (a piece of) Canada ---- VSun Apr 10 pB5 (excerpt) re WW2 After the UK, Canada provided the most manpower to Bomber Command. For the first time in its history, Canada formed its own bomber group -- the Number 6 Group RCAF -- flying Stirling, Wellington, Halifax, and Lancaster bombers. Canada also trained about 131,000 pilots as part of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, a massive rear echelon contribution to the war effort.
=== from the EDITOR'S DESK === o Obfuscation Dept The proposed devt was called Camelot, the address on the agenda item was 2100blk Union Ave, the notice of the mtg just hours before it was held had 2100blk Skilift with NO other information (no documentation and not even a reference to the agenda item). See more re Agenda Item 8 (Apr 23). o Confusion and Frustration Dept Well, I'm trying to get you the right information but sometimes it's difficult At one point was told the May 7th ccl mtg start time had been changed to 6pm with the Youth Ccl at 7pm Checked the agenda ad minutes and they both said 5:30 as it does on the Cmnty Calendar however if you click on the Calendar you get: http://www.westvancouver.ca/Calendar.aspx? display=event&sDate=5/7/2012&eDate=5/7/2012&evHighlight=3068&&displaymod=editworkarea showing:
May 7, 2012 Location: Seniors' Centre Start: 7:00 PM End: 9:00 PM o Correspondence and Budget 2012 Questions As I said in the last issue, no answer to Polman's Five (June 2011 re AmbNOW), and still no answer to Roach's Five re Budget 2012 at the March 26 mtg as hoped even though deferred to Apr 2nd; never fear, as soon as I get the info or it's put on the DWV website I'll let you know. o Speaking of budgets and saving money, resident geek sent this: Linux Saves City $$$ 28 March, 2012 10:59:48 PM PDT To: editorwvm@westvan.org "Mayor Ude reported today that the city of Munich has saved €4 million so far (Google translation of German original) by switching its IT infrastructure from Windows NT and Office to Linux and OpenOffice. At the same time, the number of trouble tickets decreased from 70 to 46 per month. Savings were €2.8M from software licensing and €1.2M from hardware because demands are lower for Linux compared to Windows 7." o St David's church top of Taylor Way wanting to sell its prop? Heard yes then that vote was no. Maybe a place for the new Public Safety Bldg? or the Police Stn? or a Firehall? or multifamily??? o TransLink: don't know about you, but first of all I find it disappointing that 50K were caught not paying fares (so obviously a lot more not paying), and even worse, that only ~7K paid the fine for not paying! :-( o Techie George went to a computer security conference on Thursday April 19. He came back with the quotation of the day: "There's no patch for human stupidity." === UPDATES & INFO === + Keep up to date with Centennial Plans/Events: WestVan100.ca has everything you need to know about the celebration. +
Happy
news! WVHS's Cottages
to Community has been awarded an Honourable Mention in the
Lieutenant-Governor’s Awards
for historical writing. The award will be presented May 5th
by the Lieutenant –Governor at a dinner in Campbell River. The Advisory Committee on Disability Issues (ACDI) is a tri-municipal committee that advises Council and staff of the three North Shore municipalities on issues affecting people with various types of disabilities. The committee responds to requests from Council and staff, and makes recommendations to all three municipalities that promote, develop, and sustain an accessible community, free of physical and social barriers. The ACDI is a way of being active, contributing to a more accessible North Shore, and participating in events that raise awareness about accessibility issues. Prospective voluntary members must have a disability; be a resident of one of the three North Shore municipalities; be available to attend monthly meetings; and be willing to actively participate in subcommittee and task group work. For more information, call 604-990-2311, or email acdi@dnv.org + ABA info and event(s): see Calendar under Tuesday May 8th + Green Cans [on the Apr 23 agenda] The WV green cans and information packets will be delivered to residents between April 30 and May 31. Residents can begin participating in the Green Can Program as soon as they receive their can by collecting food scraps in the kitchen and emptying them into the green can during the week. Place the green can at the curbside with garbage, recycling, and yard trimmings on collection day each week. Recycling food scraps will help save limited landfill space, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and create compost. For more info visit westvancouver.ca/greencan. + WV STREAMKEEPER Society update; for AGM see Calendar Thursday May 10 - Adopt-a-Fish: This annual event, held in concert with the Coho Society, took place on Apr 14th at McDonald Creek in Memorial Park starting at 10:30am and winding up at 1pm. Children sign in at the Memorial Library and then proceed to the park to receive their coho smolts, then released into the creek. The event was organized by Director Celia Utley. If you wd like to assist at this event pls contact Celia (utley@telus.net). - Storm-Drain Marking: Three storm-drain marking events are planned for this spring. We will lead a Unitarian Church family event on April 29th. This will be followed by storm-drain marking with two primary schools in May -- Cypress Park and Cedardale. Sherry Parrott (slp@sentinel-hill.com) will be leading the storm-drain marking program for Streamkeepers. - Membership: We presently have 121 mbrs, slightly exceeding last year's mbrship total. Due to the interest expressed by a significant number of mbrs wishing to volunteer their time in some Streamkeeper activity, we have created a new position of Volunteer Coordinator. The purpose of this position is to help connect the mbrs who have specific interests, to the Coordinator for a particular activity. Jim Torry (jaytee2@shaw.ca) has agreed to take on this important task. Liz Leduc, will assume the position of Membership Coordinator (liz.leduc@shaw.ca). + CCL REMUNERATION [Mar 26 ccl mtg] 8. Public Input on Changes to Mayor and Council Remuneration (File: 1365-01) [discussion and input deleted; first this:] the March 22, 2012 report from the Director of Human Resources and Payroll Services titled “Public Input on Changes to Mayor and Council Remuneration” received for information. [then here's the motion moved by Cclr Sop and seconded by CC:]
=== CALENDAR to May 10th + === as far as we know now! All mtgs are at M Hall unless indicated otherwise. NOTE: shown are mtgs known at this date; often there are additions, changes, cancellations after WVM goes out. Check the DWV Calendar: http://www.westvancouver.ca/Calendar.aspx . Notices/mtgs/changes too late for an issue or too early for the next newsletter are sent to subscribers. They then appear. [See mtgs etc in the Headsup notices sent during the month] === Thursday April 26 ~ 5pm ~ North Shore Advisory Committee Meeting on Disability Issues (DNV M Hall) === Saturday April 28 ~ 9am - noon ~ Spring Garage Sale (WV Cmnty Ctr) ~ 2pm ~ Ambleside and Dundarave Ratepayers' Assn (ADRA AGM) at the Srs' Ctr: Reports; Election of Directors; Topics (Densification; Infill; Process; Budget; 1300blk); Q&A; Comments from Ccl Mbrs === Sunday April 29 ~ 1 - 4pm ~ Save the Frogs Day: info, displays, and workshop plus a bio-blitz in Cypress Trails Park NSh Wetland Partners and other environmental/stewardship groups (details below in FROGWATCH) === Monday April 30 ~ 9am ~ Finance Cmte mtg [legislative reqmts; workplan; 2012 policies; core services review] === YOUTH WEEK May 1 - 7 === === Thursday May 3 ~ 4pm ~ Awards Cmte === Saturday May 5 ~ 2pm ~ LPPS -- "OWLS & HAWKS" A presentation by O.W.L. in the Phyl Munday House Lighthouse Park Many species of owls and hawks occupy the same lower mainland habitats, the owls by night and the hawks by day. Come and learn how these major predators are adapted for survival and how the O.W.L rehab centre takes care of injured birds of prey. Live birds will be part of this presentation. ~ 7pm ~ CJPME Library Square Conference Centre, 350 West Georgia St. All Vancouver details on CJPME website. http://www.cjpme.org/ Dr. Ilan Pappé to speak in seven cities across Canada. CJPME is delighted to announce that it is hosting a seven-city speaking tour with renowned Israeli historian and author Ilan Pappé. Dr. Pappé will deliver his lecture across Canada (May 5 - Vancouver) Dr. Pappé's talk will be entitled: "The False Paradigm of Peace: Revisiting the Palestine Question" Dr. Pappé's talk will be followed by a period of Q&A. Purchase your ticket in advance, via telephone or Internet (see below), to reserve a front-section seat for yourself. Please distribute this email widely to your friends and acquaintances across Canada. Looking forward to having you join us! An Israeli historian, Dr. Pappé is currently a professor at the College of Social Sciences and International Studies at the University of Exeter in the UK. He is also director of the university's European Centre for Palestine Studies and co-director of the Exeter Centre for Ethno-Political Studies. He obtained his PhD in history from the University of Oxford. Most notably, Dr. Pappé is the author of The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine, as well as over a dozen other books on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. TICKET INFO: $15 non-students; $10 students (with ID); Seating is limited; tix can be purchased at the door while supplies last, or you may reserve a front-section seat by buying a ticket in advance or on the Internet www.cjpme.org or at 888 222 6608 Local partners: Building Bridges Vancouver and Independent Jewish Voices - Vancouver === Monday May 7 ~ 5:30pm ~ ccl mtg at the Srs' Ctr followed by YOUTH COUNCIL at 7pm === Tuesday May 8 ~ 7pm ~ The Ambleside Business Association will be hosting a night of networking for Ambleside businesses at Crema. So save the date and time, book it in your Calendars now and be ready to register your business at NO COST. This night will be relaxed and allow you an opportunity to speak with fellow Ambleside business owners, promote your business, and develop a mutually beneficial referral network in the area. More details will follow in the coming weeks! In addition to this evening, the ABA is supporting an event being organized by the WV Ch of Commerce called “The Taste of Ambleside” fashioned after a similar and very successful event in Horseshoe Bay. The date is Tuesday May 29th. As mentioned previously, the ABA is working closely with the District of WV and the WV Ch of Commerce to act as a catalyst for vibrancy and prosperity in the Ambleside Village area through advocacy, marketing, events, business to business networking, and co-operative initiatives. Please participate and help Ambleside remain a vibrant business community. The Ambleside Business Association is growing and we are looking for new members to join our ranks. If you know anybody interested in the Ambleside Village and/or its businesses please pass this email along. As the ABA grows there will be added benefits and new devts that will soon be advertised on our website at http://www.amblesidevillage.com/ . Check it out and pass along any comments that will help us improve our value to our members. Any questions you may have can be directed to info@amblesidevillage.com . Best regards, Greg Stevens, Secretary for The Ambleside Business Association. === Thursday May 10 ~ 7:30pm ~ WV Streamkeeper Society AGM at St Stephen's; reports; election of directors; www.westvancouverstreamkeepers.ca
+++ WV MEMORIAL LIBRARY +++ http://www.westvanlibrary.ca + TUESDAYS ARE MOVIE NIGHTS -- The Library presents eight evenings of current releases in April/May, beginning at 6:30pm -- Apr 24 -- Sarah's Key In modern-day Paris, Kirsten Scott Thomas plays an American journalist investigating the mysterious history of a French family sent to an internment camp in 1942. -- May 1 -- Moneyball Superb performance by Brad Pitt as a baseball general manager determined to field a winning team. A smart, funny story. -- May 8 -- The Descendants George Clooney plays a dishevelled father with a dying wife in this tragicomic story set in Hawaii. An Oscar-winning adaptation of the book of the same name. + MUSIC LECTURE SERIES with NEIL RITCHIE Great Lyricists of Tin Pan Alley. Learn about the lives and works of Johnny Mercer, Ira Gershwin, Noel Coward, and Dorothy Fields. Funded by the generous bequest of Robert Leslie Welsh. Tuesdays, Apr. 24, May 1, 8, and 15, 10:30am -12:30pm, Welsh Hall. + AUTHORS IN OUR COMMUNITY - HALANNA MATTHEW Dr. Matthew, a doctor of Health Science and a member of The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, will help you find a good, simple, easily understood healing method that brings results. Wednesday April 25 from 7:30 - 9 pm, Welsh Hall West. - JIM WAUGH Jim Waugh will share his ideas from his book Living Safely with Electromagnetic Radiation. Wed May 9 from 7:30 - 9 pm, Welsh Hall. o ENGLISH CORNER Come practise English conversation -- develop skills, learn vocabulary, participate in interesting discussions, and make new friends. Fridays from 10 – 11:30am April 27; May 4, 11. Free, no registration required. For more info, pls call Nadia Vargha Majzub, 922 5152. English Corner is facilitated by the Baha'i Cmnty of WV in partnership with the Library. o Christopher Gaze presents Bard at the Library -- 10 - 11am Saturday, April 28 Christopher Gaze, the Artistic Director of Bard on the Beach will present readings and insights from this year’s plays: Taming of the Shrew, Macbeth, The Merry Wives of Windsor, and King John. o BOOKtopia Events {check with Library for all events} from Friday May 4
+++ WV MUSEUM +++ http://westvancouvermuseum.ca/exhibitions/current_exhibition 925 7295 = March 21 - April 28 -- "A Journey Through Time" The WV Historical Society will present this exhibition which will highlight events of the past 100 years. There will also be archival photos and artifacts from the Museum and Bas Collins. A note from WVHS's President: The West Vancouver Historical Society's exhibition "A Journey Through Time" is our salute to the Centennial and contains 22 panels of archival photos and artifacts collected over the past 100 years. Drop by the Museum and take a trip down memory lane. If we wish to have this type of exhibition in the future, we need to show our support through good attendance. Once you have come and enjoyed it, please tell your friends and neighbours. Museum hours - Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 5pm Ann Brousson, President West Vancouver Historical Society = May 9 - June 16 -- The Mill Project Opening Reception May 8th from 7pm ~~~ Artist Talk: June 9th from 1:30pm Bruce Emmett explores a single site in West Vancouver that contains three unique histories: the Vedder River Shingle Mill, West Vancouver High school and the Inglewood "Mil" Skatepark, the first skateboard park constructed in Canada in 1977, and subsequently buried underneath five feet of soil and rock in 1984. The rationale for Emmett's Emily Carr University of Art and Design thesis project is embodied in this subterranean artifact: an investigation of subcultural identity, an exploration of local history and heritage, and debate around public and private space. The Mill project asks: what happens to the histories and mythologies of a place when meaning is subverted, and new meanings are superimposed on top of existing ones? Guest curated by landscape urbanist Alyssa Schwann, Instructor, UBC, School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. +++ FERRY BUILDING GALLERY +++ http://ferrybuildinggallery.com ~ 925 7290 >> Painters' Landing ~~~ Apr 1 - Oct 28 Artists will paint, draw, exhibit, and sell their works at the Ambleside Landing and Millennium Park or adjacent to the FBG. Seven days a week, monthly registration. If you wish to apply, pls drop by the gallery or email: gallery@westvancouver.ca >> Reflections ~~~ Apr 17 - 29 Capilano University IDEA Program Students -- 2013 Calendar Launch and Original Paintings Opening Reception: Tuesday April 17 from 6 - 8pm; Meet the Artists: Saturday April 21 from 2 - 3pm >> West Van Grad Show ~~~ May 1 - 13 Mixed media art by Grade 12 students of Collingwood, Mulgrave, Rockridge, Sentinel, and West Vancouver Secondary schools Opening Reception: Friday May 4 from 6 to 9pm +++ SILK PURSE +++ http://silkpurse.ca/exhibitions/ 925 7292 > April 17 - 29 -- “Cherry Blossom Festival” Fibre Essence is a textiles art collective working with embroidery, quilting, sewing, weaving, and surface design using traditional and innovative techniques and materials. This selection of work evokes the spirit of spring and rebirth, coinciding with the reappearance of the cherry blossom in our community. Opening reception: Tuesday April 17 from 6 to 8pm > May 1 - 13 -- “Ryszard Wojciechowski: The Mystery of a Creative Life…” The North Shore Polish Association Belweder and the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland present a retrospective exhibition of the paintings and sculptures of the late Ryszard Wojciechowski, a prolific and poetic artist, who married realism and abstraction to examine the human spirit. Opening reception will be held Tuesday May 1st from 6 - 8pm Join us Sunday May 6 from 2 - 4pm for a lecture on his life and work +++ KAY MEEK CENTRE +++ Complete list of events: Electronic newsletter: http://kaymeekcentre.com/on_stage/events_calendar Simplest way to get on email list, call 913 3634 (also for tix) or email tickets@kaymeekcentre.com THEATRE WEST VAN PRESENTS: AND THEN THERE WERE NONE -- {Theatre BC Festival entry} 8pm: Wed - Sat Apr 25 - 28 MY WEEK WITH MARILYN -- 7:30pm Tuesday April 24 COLLINGWOOD SCHOOL PRESENTS THE SPRING DANCE SHOWCASE: STREETS OF NY -- 7pm Th/Fri April 26/27 Y ENAMORARSE -- 8pm Saturday April 28 VAN.AC THEATRE GROUP PRESENTS: SEVEN OLD SONGS -- 7pm Sunday April 29 AMPLIFIER 2012 -- 7pm Saturday May 5 RAISE THE BARRE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS MASTER DANCE... Sunday, May 6
+++ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 60, West Vancouver +++ http://www.westvan60.com ~~ ofc 922 3587; lounge 922 1920 The newsletter is available to all. To sign up, pls fill in the form at the bottom of the webpage, http://www.westvan60.com/newsletter.html MEMBERSITE westvan60.com/membersite Follow us on Twitter, Tweet us, keep up to date with our events. Follow us: @westvan60 ~ April 28th is the Furry Creek Golf Tournament, and John Shields Band playing in the Lounge 7 -11pm. ~ 1pm Sunday, April 29th ~ General Meeting, just before the Vets’ (seniors') social at 2pm.
+++ WV CHAMBER of COMMERCE + 926 6614 + http://www.westvanchamber.com/ = Horseshoe Bay's 5th Annual Taste of the Bay, 5:30 to 8:30pm Thursday April 26th Tix are $20 and children under 12 attend free when accompanied by a ticket holder. Tix will be available for sale April 2nd from Presence gift shop in Horseshoe Bay, and the Gleneagles Community Centre. See also: http://www.westvanchamber.com/page/news/ezlist_item_d0336d55-f85c-40de-8ce9-6782dc18d4d8.aspx = Climate Smart seeks West Van businesses to participate DWV is currently supporting local businesses to participate in the Climate Smart program. Climate Smart is an innovative program in carbon footprinting (a.k.a. carbon management) to help local businesses reduce carbon emissions while cutting costs on energy, fuel and waste. The next Climate Smart program kicks-off on May 3 and is open to businesses throughout the Lower Mainland. = Volunteers Needed for Focus Group Continuing Education at Capilano University is looking for volunteers to participate in a short focus group. If you have NOT registered in courses with us, and can participate for about one hour, we’d love to hear from you. Refreshments will be provided. Wednesday, May 9, at 6 pm. To sign up, pls contact kweiss@capilanou.ca and you will receive a confirmation email with all the details.
=== CULTUREWATCH === NB: The hit stage comedy God of Carnage by Yasmin Reza will be presented as scheduled, April 14 to May 5, at the Vancouver Playhouse despite the fact that the Playhouse theatre company announced earlier this month it is ceasing operations. The play was originally scheduled as the last production of the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company’s 2011/2012 main stage season. NOTE ALSO: the HEADSUPs have theatre too eg Metro Theatre's The Mousetrap * THEATRE + ARTS CLUB 687 1644 http://www.artsclub.com ~ Revue Stage -- Scar Tissue by Dennis Foon, based on the novel by Michael Ignatieff from April 5 - 28 ~ Granville Island Stage Henry and Alice: Into the Wild -- the hilarious sequel to Sexy Laundry from April 19 to May 26 ~ Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage -- High Society starts May 10 + Presentation House ~~ 990 3474 The Mikado (North Shore Light Opera Society) Apr 19 to May 6 {NB: May 6 is the start of the NSh Zone Festival; each night offers a different show by a different company} + Havana Theatre (253 9119 for list of plays; havanarestaurant.ca) Mauritius by Theresa Rebeck; bitingly funny satire of modern greed; 8pm May 3 to 5 + Jericho Arts Centre 224 8007 www.jerichoartscentre.com Grey Gardens -- book by Doug Wright; a musical about Jacqueline Kennedy's aunt and cousin and their dysfunctional relationship; 8pm May 3 to 19 (some matinees) + Surrey Little Theatre Another Norm Foster! Mending Fences at 8pm Apr 19 to May 19 http://www.surreylittletheatre.com/SLT/Spring_Show.html * ART + VANCOUVER ART GALLERY http://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/events_and_programs/calendar_of_events.html Emily Carr exhibition opens Mar 10; goes to Sept 9 ~ AUDAIN COLLECTION ~ Out for Lunch Kleine Lunch Musik -- Select Fridays, 12:10 – 1pm Concerts are free with Vancouver Art Gallery admission. Programs are subject to change and seating is limited. Presented and co-sponsored by Gene Ramsbottom, Karen Lee-Morlang, Arioso Strings/Ian Hampton, UBC School of Music, and the Vancouver Art Gallery Friday Apr 27: Gene Ramsbottom presents pianist Amy Seulky Lee (includes works by Bach, Mozart, and Schumann) * MUSIC + VANCOUVER OPERA http://www.vancouveropera.ca/ 7:30pm on Apr 21, 24, 26, 28, May 1, 3 (Performance three hours with an intermission) AIDA ~ Giuseppe Verdi The grandest of grand operas ~ http://www.vancouveropera.ca/Aida.html Set amidst the monumental opulence of ancient Egypt, Verdi’s famous opera is visually stunning and musically magnificent. Against the sweeping background of warring nations, fierce patriotism, and the mysteries of a powerful priesthood is a passionate drama of loyalty and love across enemy lines that will reach deep into your heart. Read the full synopsis: http://www.vancouveropera.ca/aida-synopsis.html Tix available through the VO Ticket Centre. 683 0222 Preview Talks 6:30pm Informative and entertaining, a great introduction to the opera. Given by Doug Tuck, Director of Marketing, Preview Talks take place on the night of the show in the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. You'll learn about the history of the opera and about that evening's particular production. Best of all, they're included in the price of your ticket! Arrive early, take a seat, and let Doug guide you through the evening's production. + Opera Pro Cantanti 340 8545 http://www.procantanti.com/performance_schedule Verdi's Nabucco Apr 29 and May 6; at the Cambrian Hall + City Opera Vancouver www.cityoperavancouver.com + Vancouver Symphony Orchestra -- http://www.vancouversymphony.ca/ 876 3434 Trial by Jury (Gilbert & Sullivan) Orpheum Apr 28 (8pm) 29 (2pm); Centennial Theatre Apr 30 (80m) * PHOTOGRAPHY + Caroun Art Gallery (CAG) ArtGallery@Caroun.com / www.Caroun.net / www.Caroun.org / www.MasoudSoheili.com Visit the North Shore Art Crawl 2012, April 21 - 22, 11 am - 5 pm. CAG exhibition: 47 Calligraphy, Painting & Photography works by 41 artists. April 21 - 28 from 12 - 9 pm (closed Mondays) For more info, pls check www.Caroun.net. Caroun Photo Club: Meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month, 7 - 9pm at the Silk Purse Arts Ctr. Visitors are welcome. Info: www.carounphotoclub.com.
= Reconnecting with Nature For May I have a smorgasbord for all tastes consisting of Intertidal Biology, Geology, Wetland Ecology, and Forest Ecology. Please mark your calendars and join me for the following field trips. Kind regards, David -- 924 0147 cookeco2@yahoo.com + Sunday May 6th ~~~ Title: Intertidal biology An event for Salmonberry Days of the Dunbar Residents Association. 11am to 1pm -- Meeting place: Volunteer Park which is north of Tatlow Park 2700 block Point Grey Rd between Bayswater St and McDonald St. Description: We will examine the beach below Volunteer Park at low tide when the life of the intertidal zone will be revealed. You will see how species cope with the extreme changes to their environment as the tides ebb and flow twice every day. Wear appropriate footwear as there will be wet, slippery, and muddy patches. You will receive a free copy of Nature Vancouver's beautifully presented intertidal biology field guide. There is no charge for this event and registration is not required. + Monday May 7th ~~~ Title: Geology of Point Grey/Burrard Inlet An interpretive walk for Salmonberry Days of the Dunbar Residents Association. Noon to 2pm -- Meeting place: Volunteer Park Description: The tide will be low and we will walk along the shore between Kitsilano and Jericho beaches looking at the rocks and land features of Burrard Inlet. We will see coal-bearing sandstones laid down in 50-million year old river deltas, the roots of 32 million-year-old volcanoes and how the unceasing action of the waves is slowly eating away the beach frontage. Looking around Burrard Inlet, we will observe rocks and land forms that were created over the last 100 million years by plate tectonics, sea-level changes, and ice movement. The beach is rocky and may be slippery in places so wear appropriate footwear. A free public event. No registration required. === HEADSUPs === = 07A Apr 3 = ~+~+~ Happy Holy Week and Happy Easter ~+~+~ It often happens that soon after the newsletter goes out email comes in with more mtgs and info -- groan Herewith: Apr 2 Ccl Mtg Highlights; mtgs, PkR Activities, Heritage Talks/Tours, WVPD Warning; {Joke/Qtns/Thoughts/Puns moved to end}
= HIGHLIGHTS from last night [ccl mtg Apr 2] o During reports NG announced Law Day in NV Apr 14 (see mtgs) and ML said it was International Nat'l Autism Awareness Day (so designated by the United Nations) and as President of the Autism Society of Canada wanted the Cmnty to know the Centre for Disease Control in Atlanta had just released new data on the incidence of autism spectrum disorder. They said the incidence of autism in 2000 was 1/150 and today it's 1/88; it is five times more common in boys (1/54 boys and 1/250 girls) o Fire Dept got their radio system (some good questions from Ccl) o Surprising when the budget item came up -- the Mayor simply asked for the motion to be made for adoption and zoom! it was adopted! No answers to the resident's five questions, yet the reason it was deferred last time was to give time for the answers -- strange. o Update on Sec Stes and May 31 deadline confirmed/kept o Next 'anomaly' was that the controversial Pk R at-grade crossing with information 'to be provided' so the public was totally uninformed and unprepared -- that item was two hours long! (8:06 to 10:06) so lots of information to digest and evaluate If not urgent or a need for an immediate decision (and this was not in those categories), obviously the item shd hv been deferred until the study/reports cd be included in the ccl mtg package Furthermore, IMVHO it's unacceptable for Ccl take a break of a few minutes and LEAVE the Chamber -- clearly they can then talk (behind closed doors) in the conference room -- they came back in with comments and a (prepared) motion -- Cclr G added some qualifications/conditions It's not that uncommon for the Mayor to call a break b/c of noise/disruption when a lot of ppl leave after an item they came for -- but ccl mbrs stay in their seats / in the chamber. In the past, they have not all left at once. o At PQP I pointed out that DWV policy is that staff be advisers but not allowed to be voting mbrs of cmte/WGs but I'd pointed out last fall it was occurring (nothing was done) however when I learned a staff mbr had been made chair of a subcmte and that another staff mbr was also listed on a cmte (with another mbr saying that staff mbr was chair of the cmte) I felt it was going too far. Moreover, some groups are not putting their mtgs on the DWV Calendar (so public doesn't know when mtgs are) and some have no webpage so no minutes/notes to know what's going on (ie informing and engaging the public) No doubt it's delightful and relaxing to do one's own thing but that flies in the face of what democracy is all about (as well as the election promises made in November) If the new Ccl wants to update procedures that's fine but again, input and discussion with residents shd precede changes = MEETINGS (recent info since newsletter went out) ~ 8:30am ~ Wed Apr 4 Cmnty Grants Cmte Arts & Culture subcmte mtg in Music Box (next to Silk Purse) {on DWV Calendar but not on cmte's webpage} ~ 9am ~ Friday Apr 13 Cmnty Grants Cmte in Cedar Room at Cmnty Ctr {on Cmte's webpage but not on DWV Calendar} ~ 10am - 3pm ~ Open House Apr 14 -- Law Day in NV Courthouse (200 E 23rd) by NSh Family Court and Youth Justice Cmte Presentations by ppl in the court system from police to counsel and judges through to probation and Youth Support Services Information Fair: Child ID Prog; Cell Tours; and more See: www.facebook.com/NorthVanLawDay2012 ~ Apr 17 ~ celebrate Fred Titcomb's 100th birthday at the Srs' Ctr = Park Royal Activities - Easter Sunday - April 8th Easter is coming up quickly and Park Royal has everything you need to host your Easter Egg Hunt or delight in all things chocolate. Our fine stores like London Drugs, Shoppers Drug Mart, Michael's, and Your Dollar Store With More get you stocked up with everything from chocolates and baskets to craft materials. While chocolate specialists like Purdy’s Chocolates, Rogers’ Chocolates, Daniel le Chocolat Belge, and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory all have their own special take on Easter – so indulge and take a look at their creativity with chocolate this year. Don’t forget in observance of the Holiday, Park Royal will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 8th. - West Vancouver Police Family Carnival Once again, Park Royal is supporting the great work that the West Vancouver Police contributes to the community and will be hosting the midway at Park Royal, with all the proceeds of the four-day event going towards youth programs. The event runs from Thursday, April 19 to Sunday, April 22, so bring friends and family down and have fun on the rides and playing the carnival games. Don’t forget to pick up your wristband in advance from Guest Services at Park Royal North and South. You can get a day pass for $20. If you buy them at the Carnival on the day of, you pay $30. Save $10 and get them right now. Carnival Hours: 3 - 10pm Thurs/Fri April 19/20; 11am - 10pm Saturday Apr 21; and 11am - 6pm Sunday Apr 22 - Jeans Day - April 26th Park Royal proudly supports BC Children’s Hospital this April with the 22ndannual Jeans Day™ program. On Thursday, April 26th British Columbians will come together to buy a button and wear their jeans to raise money and awareness for the Hospital. Last year, an incredible $1.3 million was raised for the Excellence in Child Health Fund, which supports the Hospital’s most urgent needs. This includes equipment, research, health promotion, and education. BC Children’s Hospital serves over 80,000 individual patients per year, with over 4,000 coming from the North Shore — kids like Bruce, who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of liver cancer. Read Bruce’s story here at bcchf.ca/stories/miracle-kids/bruce-bryant. Guest Services will have buttons and pins available for sale throughout the month of April. You can buy one for either $5 or $20. Wear it proudly; support kids in BC. = VANCOUVER HERITAGE FOUNDATION How to Research the History of a Building @ City of Vancouver Archives, Wednesday, April 11th, 6.30 - 8.30pm, $15 Civic Historian John Atkin will teach you to become a sleuth to uncover the history and origins of your house or building, while Archivist Chak Yung will show you the resources for doing the digging in the Vancouver Archives' holdings. Always a fun night! UPCOMING -- How to Photograph Heritage Structures Saturday, April 21st, SOLD OUT - SECOND DATE: Saturday, April 28th, 9am-5pm, $125 @ VHF office, limit ten people Whether you're interested in recording and documenting buildings, or artistically interpreting urban environments through photography, you will elevate your knowledge and understanding of urban settings and your quality of photography with Architect & Photographer Richard Hulbert. MORE COURSE LISTINGS; REGISTER FOR OLD SCHOOL COURSES All courses are eligible for AIBC, BCSLA, BOABC, PIBC, and BCAAIC professional devt credits - see our website for details. A STROLL AROUND GASTOWN - GETTING THE TRUE STORIES The VHF Walking Tour series starts next Friday, April 13th (it can be only good luck being on this interesting tour!) with guide Maurice Guibord. We know that Gastown is a magnet for tourists and that Vancouverites think they know all about Gastown, but Maurice will be sure to fill you in on the 'real deal' (i.e. researched) early history of the city... DETAILS VHF's Walking Tour: Gastown, Friday April 13, noon - 1.30pm, w/ Maurice Guibord, $12 incl.hst Meet in front of Gassy Jack @ Water & Carrall Streets, rain or shine. TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE WALKING TOUR INFO: http://www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org/projects/walkingtours.html SALVAGE SALE - DROP OFF DATES: REMINDER & DATE CHANGE Thanks to those that have already donated architectural salvage to us - we're receiving some very interesting pieces in preparation for our 2012 Salvage Sale on Saturday May 12th! We have three remaining drop off dates - please note one date change. DETAILS Dates: Friday April 13th; Saturday April 14th; Friday April 27th; Friday May 4th. Time: 11am - 1pm only Location: VHF Warehouse, Unit 115 - 7011 Elmbridge Way, at Gilbert in Richmond. Please let us know if you're planning to drop salvage off - website for directions. Popular items may include doors, windows, mantels, newel posts, hardware, fireplace accoutrements, architectural wood elements, decorative mouldings, trim etc (note: items need to be of a size that can be taken away on sale day). website for more salvage info BROWN BAG LUNCH AND LEARN - LAST IN SPRING SERIES Bring a lunch and enjoy dynamic, illustrated presentations on current projects around Vancouver. UPCOMING 'Lauchlan Hamilton and the Canadian Pacific Railway: Their Role in Shaping the Future of Downtown Vancouver Vancouver', with Michael Gordon, Senior Planner @COV, April 25th. Until a couple of decades ago, the CPR and its lands and facilities were a prominent feature of Downtown Vancouver. The CPR is forgotten by many Vancouverites as having a central role in the emergence of the city for more than a century. The presentation will speak to the legacies of the CPR in the structure and character of Downtown Vancouver. DETAILS Wednesdays, 12 - 1:30pm, $12 incl. hst @ BCIT Downtown Campus; website to register for Brown Bag Lunch VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE HERITAGE HOUSE TOUR: REMINDER The VHF Heritage House Tour is fast approaching. Thanks to those that have already registered to volunteer. We need about 25 more volunteers for the last afternoon shifts. Do you know of people that may be suitable volunteers? Please put them in touch with us! REGISTER AS A HERITAGE HOUSE TOUR VOLUNTEER -- Call the VHF office at 604 264 9642 or send an email to Rebecca Bishop, Program Manager, and fill out the requested information. Walking Tours: Beginning in April: Fridays noon - 1:30pm & Saturdays 10am - noon, $12 incl. hst Join tour guides John Atkin and Maurice Guibord as they take you on fascinating and fun journeys through historic areas of Vancouver. Tour details are now up on the website! CHECK OUT THE TOUR ROUTES AND DATES AND/OR TO REGISTER + AND FINALLY, DID YOU KNOW... The native poet Pauline Johnson (1862-1913) named this famous spot near the entrance of what is now Stanley Park. She wrote of paddling her canoe to the lagoon one day to discover that when the tide went out its calm, reflective waters completely disappeared. With the development of the park, the lagoon was enclosed and Lost Lagoon, though it retains that name, is lost no more (the tumbledown shacks are, however). Excerpt from 'Vancouver Then & Now' by Chuck Davis, 2001, Magic Light Publishing, Ottawa = WVPD SCAM WARNING = The West Vancouver Police are warning the public of a quickly growing scam. The scam occurs when the suspect phones the potential victim, posing as a Security and Fraud Department employee of MasterCard or Visa. The caller already has the potential victim’s credit card number and home address prior to making the telephone call and provides both pieces of information to the potential victim. The caller then advises that fraudulent charges have been processed on the victim’s card and advises the victim that they will receive a credit back on their next statement. SCAM – The caller asks the victim to confirm they are in possession of their credit card and asks them to provide the three digit PIN (Personal Identification Number) on the back of the credit card. DO NOT GIVE OUT THIS INFORMATION. A credit card company will not phone you and ask you for that PIN. Fraudulent charges are activated against the victim’s card once the PIN is provided. If you receive a similar call, advise the caller you will call Visa or Mastercard directly through the phone number provided on your card. Contact your credit card Company and advise them you have received the call. Do not contact a phone number that the caller may provide to you.
= 07B Apr 5 = Taxes/Easter --- Joyous Passover and Happy Seder (Friday April 5) --- plus Good Friday and Easter Sunday Don't forget the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival! April 5 - 28 See: http://www.vcbf.ca/ Below in chronological order: Money first -- $$$ -- Budget 2012 passed -- tax rate increase is 0% ! Easter; Apr 6 Southern Straits annual yacht race; Dundarave and Lawson Park -- Easter eggs) FBG Exhibition starts Apr 17 (Reflections: Cap U) :-) ---+ joke/quotation/thought/pun {moved to end of this WVM} +++ BUDGET 2012 Subject: Media Release - West Vancouver Adopts a Zero Per cent Property Tax Increase for 2012 Date: 5 April, 2012 11:12:07 AM PDT April 4, 2012, West Vancouver, BC: - West Vancouver's Council has adopted a zero per cent tax rate increase for 2012. Mayor Michael Smith says, “This Council is setting a clear direction for the future, one that focuses on efficiencies and the District's financial sustainability during challenging economic times. I have confidence that staff can continue to provide excellent service to our citizens while examining all alternatives for controlling costs.” In order to achieve a zero per cent tax rate increase, staff cut capital and other projects. Certain projects will now be funded from the surplus that the District is projecting for the fiscal year 2011. This surplus is primarily the result of higher-than-anticipated revenues for building and other permits in 2011. The budget is guided by the community’s Vision and Mission and the Balanced Scorecard. A zero per cent increase is based on a 15.54 per cent average increase to assessed property values across the District, which means that properties with an assessed value increase of less than the average will show a lower property tax than last year, and those who experienced a greater than average assessed value increase will pay correspondingly more than last year. The assessed value increases also determine any increases from other taxing authorities. Tax statements are anticipated to be mailed in late May and are due July 3, 2012. For residents, it is important to note that the District collects levies on behalf of other taxing agencies, including the School District, TransLink, and Metro Vancouver, and has no ability to influence those rates. To learn more about the revised budget please visit westvancouver.ca/budget +++ EASTER + EASTER in DUNDARAVE Two Great Events! Easter weekend kicks off Friday, April 6, with the Annual Southern Straits Classic Yacht Race. Close to 60 boats will race in this challenging overnight event. The West Vancouver Yacht Club invites you to join us at the start line at Dundarave Pier (the foot of 25th Street). Enjoy music, a pancake breakfast, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. http://www.southernstraits.ca/ Our Easter celebration continues on the weekend when Dundarave Village will host its annual Easter Egg hunt. Come join the fun as over 12,000 Easter eggs will be handed out. Children will be provided with a ticket for the bunny draw, and the ever-popular plush bunny give-a-way will take place! Easter egg hunt is 11am to noon. Plush bunny give-away is at 12:15pm in the breezeway at Delany's. Dundarave Easter Eggstravanza Come down to Dundarave for a fun family event with plenty of easter eggs and give-aways! Watch for the roving Easter Bunny, 24 plush bunnies will be given away, and 12,000 easter eggs to search for! 11am - noon Sat Apr 7 www.dundaravevillage.ca/event/ + Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt -- Sunday April 08 ~ 1 - 2pm ~ John Lawson Park -- Hop on down to John Lawson Park and join in the Lions Club kids Easter egg hunt. +++ FERRY BUILDING GALLERY April 17 - 29 -- Reflections: Capilano University IDEA program calendar launch and original paintings. For more information please visit the Ferry Building Gallery. = 07C Apr 10 Lots happening in our vibrant engaged cmnty. Events and activities arrive constantly; here are a few of the most recent since WVM not due for over a week. They'll appear in chronological order. APRIL 9th WVHS Breaking news 10th WV Olympic Athlete; Fine Arts Exhibition and Sale; SPCA Calendar vote 12th The Londoners -- singalong 14th Old Conservancy Snowshoe Hike; Writer at Joy Kogawa House 15th SPCA Volunteer Appreciation Week 17th Power Hour Breakfast Club 20th TLC Earth Day (to 22nd) then ~ Apr 14th to May 12th -- Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap at the Metro Theatre ~ Apr 19th to Apr 22nd -- WVPD Family ~ Titanic Joke; Qtn/Tht/Pun {moved to end of this WVM} ===== Breaking News April 9! Cottages to Community has been awarded an Honourable Mention in the Lieutenant-Governor’s Awards for historical writing. The award will be presented May 5th by the Lieutenant–Governor at a dinner in Campbell River. ===== Olympic Athlete Nikola Girke will represent Canada at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Tuesday April 10 Our very own West Vancouverite, Nikola Girke is excited to represent Canada at the London 2012 Olympic Games as the sole Canadian Female representative in RSX Windsurfing. If you wish to support our local Olympic athlete, any donations over $25 will receive a tax receipt through the Canadian Yachting Association. Please contact Nikola with your donations at nikola.girke@gmail.com Full Story: http://www.westvanchamber.com/page/news/ezlist_item_f90c259a-6c89-47c3-9737-1e8eb228b28b.aspx --- April 10 - Fine Arts Exhibition and Sale of works by Master Impressionist Daniel Izzard Park Royal North mall -- By popular demand, the Fine Art exhibition and sale of works by Daniel Izzard will be extended through the month of April: Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 10am to 5pm, Sunday 11am to 4pm. Park Royal North Unit #750 (Just outside The Bay) SPECIAL RATE for West Vancouver Chamber members 5% discount. There are lots of limited editions ideal for offices. For further information contact Pilar Izzard, 922 3474 Learn More https://www.westvanchamber.com/page/calendar/ezlist_event_858a8e62-d61b-4c95-8756-e671097f96f4.aspx --- [SPCA] Calendar contest launches Twelve adorable pets will win a coveted page in our 2013 BC SPCA calendar. (Psst…we don’t want them getting too proud, but if they win your pet’s photo will be hanging in more than 35,000 homes next year.) Enter your pet online now. Voting opens April 10, with every dollar donated in their name equalling one vote. The twelve animals with the most votes will win a page in the 2013 calendar. Contest closes at noon on May 10. ===== Those of you who enjoy a good old fashioned singalong might like to know about 'The Londoners' pub night at the Seniors' Centre from 6:30 to 8:30pm on Thursday April 12th. See poster and programme of songs. We even have a banjo and bass who are very good. Hope to see you there. Tix include a glass of beer! Entertainment by ‘The Londoners’ -- English songs with lots of fun and laughter. Song books provided. Mike Hobbs on the banjo. ===== Invitation to Old Growth Conservancy Snowshoe Hike -- Saturday April 14 Each winter we plan a trip to the Conservancy when the forest floor is protected by snow. This year the planned trip to the Conservancy on February 19 was cancelled because of lack of snow, however we now have ample snow so we plan to take the trip on Saturday, April 14. The trip will be led by Hugh Hamilton and will last about three hours. Plan to meet at 10am at Hi-View Lookout (2nd switchback on the Cypress Bowl Road) to carpool up to the Works Yard. We will not be going to Parking Lot 5 this time, but rather directly to the Works Yard, the access to which is the next turn left beyond Lot 5. Snow tires are required on the Cypress Bowl Road. Bring lunch and beverage. Wear water-resistant outerwear over warm layered winter clothes, and sturdy water-resistant boots. (check out the weather conditions for the 14th). Snowshoes will likely be needed. Hiking or ski poles are advised. Snowshoes/poles can be rented for approx. $12/day at Mountain Equipment Co-op at the North Vancouver store: 1341 Main St, 990-4417. It is suggested you make reservations in advance. Please email us at ogcs.wv@gmail.com , or call Hugh Hamilton at 922 7828 if you plan to attend. This will enable us to notify you about last minute weather reports or trip cancellation due to weather. --- Meet Our Writer-in-Residence at Historic Joy Kogawa House If you would like to meet Deborah Willis, 2012 writer-in-residence at Historic Joy Kogawa House, attend a gala evening hosted by the Joy Kogawa House Committee on Saturday April 14 from 7:30 to 10pm. Admission is by donation. Kogawa House is located at 1450 West 64th Avenue (2 blocks east of Granville). RSVP to kogawahouse@yahoo.ca. See: http://blog.conservancy.bc.ca/2012/04/meet-our-writer-in-residence-at-historic-joy-kogawa-house/ ===== Thank you to our amazing volunteers April 15 - 21 is Volunteer Appreciation Week and the BC SPCA is celebrating our 4,000 dedicated and talented volunteers. From activities such as dog walking, cat cuddling, and small animal care to fundraising, advocacy, and special events, we could not carry out our mission without the invaluable work of our volunteers. Find out more about volunteering at the SPCA. http://www.spca.bc.ca/about/volunteer/ ===== Apr 17 - The Power Hour Breakfast Club Are you interested in promoting your business to an intimate group of business owners and local professionals all while enjoying your morning cup of coffee? Come out to Cafe TrafiQ on Tuesday April 17th from 8 - 9am, and check out the "Power Hour Group". We do more business in an hour than most people do all day. Learn More https://www.westvanchamber.com/page/calendar/ezlist_event_093ac7e6-1e3e-4d21-a50a-5796144a4720.aspx ===== Get Outside and Get Green! Earth weekend is shaping up to be a busy time for earth friendly activities. There are many opportunities to fling into spring with local TLC business partners. On Saturday, April 20th The Noodle Box is stepping up for Planet Earth! For every noodle box sold after 4p.m. $1 will be donated to The Land Conservancy of BC. But that’s not all. When you order a pint of beer, The Noodle Box will donate another dollar and Phillips Beer will match it. That’s $3 for conservation! The special feature for the evening will also highlight fresh local ingredients. So head down to a location near you, celebrate the day, and make a big difference for B.C.’s special places. So head down to a location near you, celebrate the day, and make a big difference for B.C.’s special places. There are seven great locations to choose from: Victoria (Douglas, Fisgard, Uptown, Westshore, Sidney) and Vancouver (Kitsilano and Homer).
===== Metro Theatre, approaching its 50th season is joining the celebration of 60 years running of The Mousetrap. It is 1949,and, Mollie (Lindsay Nelson) and Giles Rawlston (Matt Parsons) a naïve young couple have just opened their home, to paying guests. When one of the guests is murdered, a young detective, Sergeant Trotter (Jordan Spanjers) arrives, seemingly out of nowhere and then the investigation begins. Director Dwayne Campbell has assembled an incredible cast with Alison Schamberger as the domineering Mrs Boyle, Marco Arimare the eccentric Christopher Wren,Jesse Inocala the mysterious Mr Paravicini, Rob Gillespie as the assertive Major Metcalf and Rebecca Strom as the enigmatic Miss Casewell. With set design by Dwayne Campbell, lighting design by Miles Lavkulich, costume design by Alex Zylstra , and hair and make-up by Rob Walters,this promises to be a memorable evening for Christie lovers. The theatre is located at 1370 SW Marine Drive. Free parking is available next to the theatre, and on the street and paid parking at the nearby Fraser Arms or under the bridge. Metro Theatre is wheelchair accessible and provides listening devices upon request. April 14th – May 12th (Preview April 13th Preview Ticket $11) Thurs – Sat 8pm -- Sunday Matinees Apr 22 and 29 and May 7 at 2pm Metro Theatre Box Office 604 266-7191 www.metrotheatrevancouver.com
2012 West Vancouver Police Family Carnival for April 19 through 22 West Coast Amusements will be setting up rides, games, and concession stands and the event will be hosted at the back of the Pk R South, behind Extra Foods. All families and youth are invited to attend and enjoy midway games, rides, and treats. The WVPD will have a Police Magnum, a police motorcycle, and the Mobile Command Unit on scene for photo opportunities. Partial proceeds from this event will go towards youth programs in West Vancouver. Dates and times for the event are as follows: Thurs & Fri, April 19 & 20: from 3pm until 10pm; Sat April 21: from 11am to 10pm and Sun April 22: from 11am to 6pm Advance tix will be available at a reduced price at Park Royal Mall’s Customer Services Office, located in the PkR South entrance near Osaka Foods. For add'l info on the WV Police Family Carnival, please call the WV Police at 925 7300 or visit the Website at www.wvpd.ca or visit the Park Royal Mall website.
= 07D Apr 16+ Rest of this week; some info and updates -- will put in chronological order after a newsbit and PHOTOWATCH Apr 14 -- and of course at end a joke / quotations / thoughts / puns / cartoon: NOTES AND QUERIES -- o Chuck Davis Wins Lt.-Gov Award: The late Chuck Davis has been honoured with winning this year’s Lieutenant-Governor’s Medal for Historical Writing for his celebrated final book The Chuck Davis History of Metropolitan Vancouver. {Congratulations also to WVHS. Their Cottages to Communities got an honourable mention so will also be at the award presented May 5 in Campbell River.} o Enjoy the WVPD family carnival this weekend at Pk Royal; here's one of those intuitive DWV URLs: http://www.westvancouver.ca/Level3.aspx?id=24872 o How lovely to see the trees coming into bloom -- forsythia and now magnolia buds plus some cherry trees in full flower! Daffodils and tulips popping up. o Cmtes & Calendar: Yes, I have been bleating about mtgs missing from the DWV website. Latest query is about a mtg re the proposed Camelot subdivision (rumoured to be tomorrow, Tu 17th) but not there. Call Planning at 925 7058 to find out. o Hope to have answers to Roach's Five (re budget in March) for next WVM but still none for Polman's Five (re 1300blk/AmbNOW -- June? last year asked about in fall as well) === PHOTOWATCH === o Cherry Blossom Flash Mob Dance in front of the VAG Saturday Apr 1 o Photos: Politicians at the Vancouver Vaisakhi parade by Charlie Smith on April 14 at 4:24 PM http://www.straight.com/article-660676/vancouver/photos-politicians-vancouver-vaisakhi-parade {fyi = Vaisakhi: commemoration of both the new year and the establishment of the Khalsa (cmnty of baptized Sikhs) in 1699} o CALENDAR National Volunteer Week Apr 15 to 21 In 2011, over 1,700 people donated their time and efforts to volunteer for the District of West Vancouver. 2011 Wall of Acclaim Whether you are looking to fulfill portfolio hours, gain specific leadership experiences, make a new friend, or simply just want to give back to your community, we encourage you to join our volunteer team. We’re recognizing volunteers who have made a significant contribution in four categories: Community Builder Going the Extra MileInnovative Contributor Lifetime Achievement The Wall of Acclaim will be unveiled at Municipal Hall, Gleneagles Community Centre, and West Vancouver Community Centre during Volunteer Week. Volunteer Appreciation Every 2011 and current volunteer will receive a free pass for five admissions to various municipal programs or facilities as a gesture of appreciation. Volunteers, please contact Vanessa Tong, 913 2703, to arrange to pick up your pass. More Information Find out how you can get involved, visit westvancouver.ca/volunteer ; to find out more about National Volunteer week please visit http://volunteer.ca/nvw {footnote -- Fred Titcomb's 100th birthday will be celebrated Apr 17th at the Srs' Ctr where he volunteers} APRIL 17 The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (also known as The Charter of Rights and Freedoms or simply the Charter, French: La Charte canadienne des droits et libertés) is a bill of rights entrenched in the Constitution of Canada. It forms the first part of the Constitution Act, 1982. The Charter guarantees certain political rights to Canadian citizens and civil rights of everyone in Canada from the policies and actions of all areas and levels of government. It is designed to unify Canadians around a set of principles that embody those rights. The Charter was signed into law by Queen Elizabeth II of Canada on April 17, 1982 (along with the rest of the Act). {See photo at end of this Headsup.} {Patriation of the BNA Act; see WORDWATCH near end of this WVM } --- After four days of the water festival (Thingyan) in Burma, it will celebrate its (formerly lunisolar) new year April 17 -- and if I heard Aung San Suu Kyi correctly, it will be year 1354. --- {NB: Got this notice emailed but info on the FBG website is different and is in the Calendar section; best to check}
APRIL 18 North Van Urban Forum to Discuss Possible Move of Museum The North Van Urban Forum presents an evening with Nancy Kirkpatrick, director of the North Vancouver Museum and Archives, for a conversation about the Museum’s possible move to a new venue. Join in the third [instalment] in their Community Conversations Series, as Ms. Kirkpatrick, speaking to against a backdrop of large-scale architectural drawings, leads this exciting evening discussion, sharing the Museum and Archives’ progress in assessing a possible move from their current home in the Presentation House, to a new location at the Lower Lonsdale waterfront. Wednesday April 18 at 6:30pm at Cafe for Contemporary Art at 140 East Esplanade, North Vancouver, BC Come out and be a part of the civic dialogue! For more information email: info@northvan-urbanforum.org APRIL 19 ~ 4:30pm ~ Design Review Cmte mtg CANCELLED; but the show goes on at the Police Bd mtg 5:30pm at the WVPD ~ noon to 1:30 ~ Immortal Spirit of Shakespeare: Inspiring the Modern Soul with Christopher Gaze of Bard on the Beach at Workplace Ctr for Spiritual and Ethical Devt (1090 W Georgia); 685 6560 info@workplacecentre.org APRIL 20 ~ 7pm ~ Environmental Documentary Night: Earth Day -- WV Cmnty Ctr
=== see lots of info re writer festival at our library on Apr 21; b/c long moved to just below :-) === APRIL 22 ~ from noon ~ Earth Day Celebrations -- Gleneagles Cmnty Ctr ======= back to April 21 -- scroll! =======
NORTH SHORE WRITERS FESTIVAL Saturday April 21 This day-long festival for writers, bloggers, and readers is brought to you by the three North Shore public libraries. Hear from a diverse panel of local bloggers, and meet headlining authors Marina Endicott, Anita Rau Badami, and Daniel Kalla. Full details available at northshorewritersfestival.com . SOME WV DETAILS: West Vancouver Memorial Library: Marina Endicott’s The Little Shadows, Good to a Fault, and Open Arms Anita Rau Badami’s Tell it to the Trees, The Hero’s Walk, and Tamarind Mem Daniel Kalla’s The Far Side of the Sky, Pandemic, and Resistance Welcome to the official website of the North Shore Writers Festival! The North Shore Writers Festival is an annual festival of writers and readers brought to you by your three North Shore Libraries: North Vancouver City Library, North Vancouver District Public Library, and West Vancouver Memorial Library. This year’s festival takes place all day on Saturday, April 21 at WV Memorial Library. And do we have a fantastic line-up for you! With headlining authors Marina Endicott, Anita Rau Badami, and Daniel Kalla, a storytime and activity for children with author Kallie George, a panel of six local bloggers sharing their blogging secrets, a workshop for writers, and a writers and readers reception (complete with a grand prize draw), there is something for everyone at this year’s festival. How could we fit all of these fantastic events into just one day? You’ll have to stop by to find out! So please, snoop around our new website to find out what is happening and what we have got planned for you. Don’t forget to check back as well — we’ll be posting festival updates and highlighting various aspects of the festival as the big day draws nearer. Prefer to get your festival news the social media way? Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter. Getting Started and Getting Published – A Writers’ Panel Have you dreamed of publishing a piece of writing but can’t quite figure out how to get past the blank page? If the answer is yes, the North Shore Writers Association’s session on Getting Started and Getting Published at this year’s festival is for you. Local published authors will share their own writing and publishing experiences, and help you to get that project started, finished, and out to the public. Panelists include arts reporter and poet Fran Bourassa; Lynn Crymble, who published her first novel, It Can Happen to You, in 2009; poet Bernice Lever, who has published several volumes of poetry; Sylvia Taylor, an award-winning freelance writer and editor; and Gerhard Winkler, whose essays and short stories have been published in several chapbooks and anthologies. The panel runs from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Welsh Hall West at the North Shore Writers Festival on April 21st. Kalla, Badami, & Endicott at the Festival I am so pleased to present the authors who will be giving talks at the North Shore Writers Festival this year. First up we have Vancouverite Daniel Kalla who will speak about his latest novel The Far Side of the Sky The story opens in 1938 with the Adlers, a prominent Austrian family seeking refuge in an embattled Shanghai ghetto. Historical intrigue, medical drama, and romance enliven this grand, fast-paced tale of courage, hope, and the importance of family amidst a world in turmoil. From Asia we return home to a small town in northern BC, the setting of Anita Rau Badami’s Tell It to the Trees, a suspenseful saga about the secrets of the Dharma family. It is ultimately a mystery with many layers where: “Truth was a shifting, shy thing, like sunlight changing from moment to moment, unknowable even if you spent your life in the heart of it.” Moving back in time to the beginning of the twentieth century, Marina Endicott’s The Little Shadows is an intricately crafted tale of three sisters in their teens who are thrust into the spotlight of Canada’s vaudeville scene after their father’s sudden death. Endicott draws upon her past as an actress and playwright in the construction of this Giller longlisted novel as a play complete with humour, sorrow, and melodrama. Come for one event or stay for the day on Saturday April 21st in the Welsh Hall. Daniel Kalla (4:00 – 5:00), Anita Rau Badami (6:00 – 7:00), and Marina Endicott (7:15 – 8:15). New at the NSh Writers Festival this year is the Writers and Readers Reception. On the festival day, right after Daniel Kalla speaks and right before we hear from Anita Rau Badami, the Writers and Readers Reception will take place from 5 - 6pm. There will be wine, cheese, and the opportunity to mingle with festival presenters and fellow festival-goers in a lively atmosphere. Before the hour is over there will be a prize draw where one lucky person will take home a brand-new Kobo e-reader, generously donated by Chapters. Plus, if you’re feeling peckish throughout the day as you take in the multitude of festival events, there will be delectable treats available for you to purchase. Ayoub’s Dried Fruits and Nuts will be at the festival, selling an assortment of dried fruits and roasted nuts. Cravings Kettle Corn will also be on site, selling delicious freshly popped kettle corn and assorted treats. Buy something for yourself to eat at the festival or to take home as gifts or souvenirs! ----- {NB: There's also a children's event and one for bloggers -- see the website for info on all the activities/events}
= 07D+ {PS} Further info on devt proposal (one) and the Charter (two and three) with photo at end
ONE This morning the DWV Calendar has the mtg (guess b/c someone asked) but it doesn't always show up -- is this for the Camelot subdivision?:
however -- no idea what's being proposed b/c no other link, no information/background/documentation Surely the DWV policy is to post mtgs earlier than the morning of the mtg -- if not, it shd be! If involving riparian or watershed matters, it is of some concern to many, not just those nearby and who'd guess it wd be at a restaurant? How likely wd anyone catch that there'll be a mtg? is this another mtg and nothing to do with the Camelot subdivision? {the agenda item has 2100 Union! different address; no info how can anyone tell? Who's in charge of the obfuscation dept?}
TWO 30th Anniversary of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms today (also at 4:30pm today) Excerpts from a msg from MP Justin Trudeau: ... Starting a few minutes before 7:30pm ET, we'll be webcasting our 30th Anniversary Charter of Rights and Freedoms Celebration Rally featuring speeches from Liberal Leader Bob Rae and former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien. And while you watch you can join MP Hedy Fry and me in a livechat accompanying the broadcast. There's no RSVP required, just click this link a little before 7:30pm ET and join us on Liberal.ca. The Charter holds a special meaning for every Canadian. ... Please click here to watch the webcast of the rally starting a few minutes before 7:30pm ET. And in the meantime, if you haven't yet, please click here to sign the anniversary card. ...
THREE PM Harper has said he's not commemorating the anniversary b/c he does not want to anger those in Quebec (they did not sign) Difficult to decide what to do The Charter however is more the French style (Napoleonic Code operates in Quebec) while British law / common law / is more flexible/responsive/adaptable (both systems have advantages and disadvantages) IMO the patriation of our Constitution and the signing of the Charter mark a significant date in Canadian history fyi: Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms - Lois du Canada ... laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/charter/ Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. PART I OF THE CONSTITUTION ACT , 1982. Full Document: HTML |; PDF [104 KB]. Assented to March 29th, 1982 ... Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/charter/page-1.html CANADIAN CHARTER OF RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS. Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law: ... [PDF] Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms - Lois du Canada laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/Charter/CHART_E.pdf File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - Quick View CANADIAN CHARTER OF RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS. Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law: ... ~~~ News for Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms CBC.ca The Charter of Rights and Freedoms: A Pierre Trudeau or John Diefenbaker achievement? Canada.com (blog) - 2 hours ago Building on Diefenbaker's Canadian Bill of Rights of 1960, the Constitution Act of 1982 enshrined certain rights and freedoms that had... Wayne K. Spear: The great achievement of the Charter National Post - 1 day ago Ex-NL premier blasts Charter signing 'myth' National Post - 12 hours ago Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms - Wikipedia, the free ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Charter_of_Rights_and_Freedoms Peace, Order and Good Government: Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Provinces and territories · Canadian federalism · Monarchy in the Canadian provinces ... Section 15 - Section 2 - Section 25 - Section 26 Canadian Heritage - The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/pdp-hrp/canada/frdm-eng.cfm 23 Dec 2010 – Online guide to the Charter from Canadian heritage. Your Guide to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/pdp-hrp/canada/guide/index-eng.cfm 5 Nov 2010 – Its aim is to increase understanding of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and to heighten awareness of its importance in our daily ... Fundamental Freedoms -- Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms www.charterofrights.ca/en/02_00_01 Multilingual, multimedia site with an overview of Canada's Charter of Rights, includes human rights. ============================== The Star reports: ... It’s a shame, then, that Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his Conservatives have no great regard for the Charter, seeing it as a Liberal political legacy that “limits democracy” by empowering unelected judges to review the decisions of Parliament, legislatures and bureaucrats. There will be no official celebratory bash in Ottawa on Tuesday, despite the Tories’ attention to other, less relevant aspects of our history. ... Read the whole article: http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/1161574--at-30-the-charter-of-rights-has-reshaped-our-society-for-the-better
=== CCL MTG NOTES Monday April 2nd === {Much shaking of hands by some staff including the CAO from horseshoe with some in gallery :-)} 7:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER OPEN SESSION in COUNCIL CHAMBER [7:05] 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA adding to Item 10 a report dated March 28, 2012 re Proposed Park Royal At-Grade Intersection on Marine Drive; adding Item 11.1 regarding Strategic Community Investment Funds Agreement with the Province of British Columbia; 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES -- March 26, 2012 Public Hearing and special Council Meeting Minutes. REPORTS [7:06] 4. Reports from Mayor and Councillors on Boards, Committees, and Working Groups NG: Sat Apr 14 Law Day 2012 open house at N 200 E 23rd entire day put on by Youth Court and Justice; walk you from arrest to court 10am to court 3pm hope to see as many ppl as possible ML: want to bring to the cmnty's attention -- today is Nat'l Autism Day; as President of Autism ctr in Atlanta incidence increased from 1/150 in 2000 to 1/88 today 5x more common in boys -- 1/54 boys and 1/250 girls being diagnosed bring to cmnty's attention {ML's clarification: International Nat'l Autism Awareness Day (so designated by the United Nations) and as President of the Autism Society of Canada wanted the Cmnty to know the Centre for Disease Control in Atlanta had just released new data on the incidence of autism spectrum disorder. They said the incidence of autism in 2000 was 1/150 and today it's 1/88; it is five times more common in boys (1/54 boys and 1/250 girls)} MAB: Sts' Ctr flea market on Sunday acknowledge one of our oldest on Apr 17 -- wish happy 100th birthday to Fred Titcomb; I plan on attending relieved to hear the LMTAC mtg today and able to plough through the agenda; been dissolved; records and files taken care of funds being redistributed after an audit; replaced by Metro Aboriginal {rest of title inaudible; best guess:} Relations Cmte for Metro Mbrs Sop: you're a mbr MAB: yes Mayor: anything? Sop: I've been busy; nothing to report on the cmtes I've been working on: but my mouth has been moving I assure you 7:10 Mayor: I'd be shocked if it wasn't quickly -- at least four mbrs of Ccl attended the mtg at Hollyburn on dematerialization ensure we only consume what we can replace so not deplete our resources also with our MP who is attempting to declare June 2 a nat'l health and fitness day; also our cmnty day understand staff will bring a report to the next ccl mtg enshrine that day 7:11 5. Lions Gate Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Overview (File: 0185-08-07) PowerPoint presentation to be provided. RECOMMENDED: THAT the report from the Dir/Engg dated Feb 24 be received for information. RF: secondary upgrade is a signif project for the NSh certainly a big proj undertaken Fred Nenninger Proj Mgr and Marie Griggs Division Mgr here today to give an overview of this particular proj undertaken in next year or two and thank you for coming Jim Rusnak Deputy CO and CFO Fred N: integrated liquid waste; approved by Minister of Envmt last year SLIDE showing locations four key objectives second standard; sustainability; integrated resource recovery; cmnty integration project three phases we're in proj definition allowing six years design and const 2014 to 2019 then xxx activities broken down quarter by quarter SLIDE looking at biz cases; prelim design next year; completed by end of 2013 integrated design process Infrastructure Canada Announcement-- approach for a new long-term infra plan going to turn it over to Marie for engagement and consultation [7:18] Marie: three phases requesting input from target audiences -- NSh but will also invite others from LM FIrst Nations public MetroV adv etc will be reporting back to you regularly public adv cmtes -- 11 mbrs operational certificate from the Min of the Envmt MANY SLIDES M&Ccl may wish to appoint a liaison 30 First Nations in the area website; media relations first public adv cmte mtg in May Sop: thank you for the presentation some idea of the funding formula? relationship to Iona? states Min of Envmt has no interest at all in helping with funding large amt; NSh will be taxed accordingly what guarantees do we have for funding and what's the formula? CFOMbr: when passed plan sent to Vic to approve direction to reexamine the definition of Tier One and Tier Two costs that process is now underway upgrades Annacis and Lulu Island considered as Tier Two -- anything beyond primary a cmte set up wch Mr MrRadu sits on I'm chairing looking at the whole sewer case formula MetroV and back to the board implications to this sewer area; when Iona gets built; ramifications cd be considerable depending on formula [7:26] one of the directives of the RAC WG is a formula that is more, that is appropriate for the contemporary times we find ourselves in one of the principles talked about is the notion of equity throughout the region shd be paying roughly the same for the sewage costs a lot of work done and a lot to be done Greater Vancouver is the ultimate resp and xxx depends on the formula work Fred and his team will be engaging some cost experts so will have better idea what costs will be Sop: as Dep CAO any indications fed or prov will be throwing in their chunk of change? pretty onerous for three Ms to carry that burden hope others will come through CFOMbr: 35% in grants; most recent got $100M in grants 7:28 language in plan crty? or contingent on that; Min deleted that broad engagement strategy mtgs with prov, fed, P3 Inc all aware of these projects working closely wth FCM gas tax funding is av for things like this woking? an ev possible source ML: you alluded to a xxx can we ask they come and give a brief to this Ccl? CFOmbr: certainly; needs to work its way back through RAC happy to bring that back and talk in more detail as to what that means ML: earlier in process CFOmbr: [7:30] we have sr staff engaged representatives of RAC, REAC, and RFAC -- complicated process at this time bunch of numbers and formulas in terms of how it allocates through [7:26] MetroV Finance Cmte different periods of amortization; subcmte is looking at that as well bunch of detailed modelling preliminary to bring it back right now; happy to bring it back when more info may be prelim to do it now NG: about the financial aspect don't forget Cclr Sop and other -- election coming up; get some verbal promises I saw that nice map for a second -- cd you please throw that back up so we can see maybe hard to see for ppl at home Fred N: in industrial lands between Pemberton and NG south of Low Level Rd -- CC: Pemberton Stn pub LAUGHTER TP: obviously the ad in the paper has caught some ppl's attention good we have representation on that second: I'm taking notes lay of land from fellow mbrs on Ccl bit of a back step: this whole compendium -- in front of me need to commend rubber hits the road; how do we implement it? seek and require financial support is there any update on -- know mtg with Ministers -- know early stage but know that mtgs has happened CFO?: no specifics from mtg with Chair? Moore positive; glad to be kept informed of our project if built remaining the xxx Canada fund over-subscribed big part of success in future building a partnership collaboration with other levels of govt better than slamming fist xxx has to be in compliance trying a more xxxx approach know you'll be keeping us up Mayor: thank you for your presentation; guess good luck to us all -- so we can afford to go to the bathroom MAB:: thank you app your keeping us informed; thank you [7:36] 6. [Five-]Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 4717, 2012 (File: 1610-20-4717) The proposed bylaw received first, second, and third reading at the March 5, 2012 Ccl Mtg. RECOMMENDED: be adopted. MClk: for adoption; will just be displaying the bylaw on the screen Mayor: Ms Leemhuis, are you taking using through anything or are we just-- NL: certainly Mayor: just stand here flapping NL: thank you, Mr Mayor Mayor: maybe we can go directly to a motion -- Cclr Lewis-- {ML made motion; Sop seconded} Mayor: any discussion? all those in favour? opposed? TP: to be consistent [CARRIED with TP opposed] Mayor: carried with one opposed [7:37] The motion is carried thanks to our Director of Financial Services NL: I like this {laughter just before NL speaks but there were a couple of words from ML that were inaudible} [7:38] 7. West Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services Radio System (File: 0632-02) RECOMMENDED: THAT Council authorize the conversion of the West Vancouver Fire Services E-Comm Class B Share to a Class A Share; and Council approve the procurement of E-Comm radio services for Fire and Rescue Services. Chief Cook: plsd to have opp to importance to the cmnty importance of reliance can't be understated our radio unstable and unreliable; hazard for firefighters system we have does not permit communication with NV Fire or our Police on E-Comm or our ambulance just taken on by Abbotsford police gone that far likelihood of radio system to continue major improvements -- radio signals do not penetrate xxx well can switch to xxx so can operate within these buildings Police Dept been on since 2007; do it ev day can contact our counterparts using their radios only work been done in our District: master plan done in 2007and Fire WG both recommended took time and with av of funding enables funding for the E-Comm is in the budget just approved by Ccl MAB: had a tour recently and this is the system you're asking to replace -- it was inaudible; that's the system you're talking about [Ans: Cclr Booth is quite correct] Chief: correct DWV taken on resp for entire system our dispatch ctr in in Surrey complications since Olympics certain? impeded ours and continued have to consider first -- ensure firefighters are communicating before taking steps some areas good and others no NG: motion as written says authorizes the conversion of shares -- sounds like trading stocks what does it have to do? Chf Cook: earlier intended all emerg responders to get that issued a Class B share when Police they purchased Class A wch allows purchase from E-Comm Mayor: can I ask how $200K? sounds high for about a dozen radios Cook: the formula: 50% based on geography $15M infrastructure ea M pays their share: geog; number of radios (65); then amt of radio traffic amt we're responsible $210K for 2012; support for existing system $173K some installation costs Police wd hv a similar xxx [7:46] Mayor: quick Q to CAO looking for something to stimulate him is there something to control? see $100M debt looking at directors xxx do we have enough control? on an ongoing basis CAO: pretty loaded question certainly got my attention there is a rep from NSh; was last year and year before our former mayor; this year Mussattto believe it rotates also have opp to name citizen mbrs of the board one debate whether or not elected officials shd be on up to xxx {Sop moved approval TP} Mayor: Chief, looks like you're going to be in the E-Comm biz Ch: thanks [7:48] 8. North Shore Advisory Committee on Disability Issues Review of 2011 Committee Work and 2012 Work Plan and Budget Request (File: 0180-18) RECOMMENDED: THAT 1. The NSACDI 2012 Work Plan as set out in the report dated February 16, 2012 from the Planning Analyst be approved; and 2. The budget request for a 1/3 share ($4767) of the total ($14,300) be approved utilizing existing funds within the Grants in Aid budget. Sokol: advised Parks WG and other groups [listed] NG: $14 300 already in 2012 budget? Nina: yes ML: I'm ccl rep for this cmte so wd echo the value they bring all volunteers -- mobility issues challenge work gone a long way to make our cmnty more accessible TP : wonderful to see policies implemented fortunate to have ppl in cmnty who support; agree with Cclr Lewis [7:52] 9. Secondary Suites Update – March 2012 Report (File: 1605-19) RECOMMENDED: THAT the report dated Mar 19 from the Mgr of Bylaw and Licensing Services be received for information. Sokol: program took effect in March 2010 100s throughout cmnty location unknown emergency xxx [7:53] prog established a biz licence fee for this annual $85 if not rented out similar to in-laws xxx 400? $495 xxx 543 xxx $200K will increase as xxx Dist prog has focused on sending incentives incentives as alternative life safety standards when even had for a 695 have applied for prog nonetheless a number of stes [not] -- a few 100 to 1000 out there
{Some realtors have given me estimates from 3 - 6000 illegal stes}
alternative life safety standards xxx apply for xxx suites staff recommends alt life safety about to expire in May -- staff allow to lapse on May 31 once lapsed have to meet xxx benefits to get them to register now some might build now and want to qualify so time for the alt life safety standards to lapse benefits of registering; residents more certainty; know smioke detectors also emerg responders aware a ste and somebody may be in that ste for homeowner increase in prop value b/c legal on the flip side risks having an unregistered ste compliance life safety standards both residents owners {???} further risk -- many insurers will not insure illegal [7:57] xxxx the $350 annual fee relatively xxx impediments to regn: allow for non-occupied owner homes put in place in March 2011 staff recently revised parking reqmts why not coming forward; not wanting to pay; upgrading District unlike to find out stes xxx encourage to come forward restriction to 960sf is too limiting and shd be allowing higher seen ads on Craigslist seen ads for 1100sf -- getting close to duplex xxx our restriction is consistent with BC bldg code staff have started to take a more pro-active approach; xxx have staff responding to ads on Craigslist +-- encouraging you to comply incentive prog of two years transition to enforcement find out a ste non-registered: complying with BC bldg standards or decommissioning allowing time for --- leave unrented stes remain unrented prog to date nearly 700 stes appllied for expected xxx many more stes will xxx MAB: under the heating requirements having built a house in the last five years; ducts in basement Sokol: two separate systems of ducts; downstairs xxx MAB: off-street parking Sokol: ans ???? TP: staff taking a more active approach; how is that going? success? contact and they come forward my concern is if not complying we have to evict ppl out of their stes with two months to go significant cost to ppl know staff done an incredible job and xxx any more Sokol: two of the key information pieces; letter with utility bills with alt safety we've sent it out with ev utility bill ppl coming in saying "how did you know?" ea time got 75 to 100 successful from that approach Bylaws had a table at the flea market -- about 15 ppl picked up been reluctant letters to realtors been trying to spread the word as best we can for those who came initially starting to find taken advantage of trying to work so can't xxx sending letters; info in ratepayer newsletters TP: on that last day if ppl come in on that last day; time for process; still be accepted? Sokol: as long as apply by that day [8:06] PASSED Mayor: good luck getting the other few hundred stes 10. Proposed Park Royal At-Grade Intersection on Marine Drive (File: 1785-01) Information to be provided. {Unless urgent, why have an item on the agenda without background material? if some provided beforehand maybe wdn't take two hours with no public input!} CAO: before you, resolution dated xxx follow up from previous for past months staff been working with [8:07 LIST] peer to peer review have substantiated to my satisfaction and growth to 2020 in my option? and cons no impediment xxx improves east west the review encouragement of our Dep CAO 1950 suburban shopping ctr to an urban xxx staff began to work with PkR urban shopping experience staff Dep CAO and x and y working with Larco Holdings presentations for you to help you understand this conclusion asked Mr Amantea to following this Dir/Engg will our engineering consultants have conducted Dir/Planning Sokol will finish with a solution wch will enhance the ped connection between N and S malls Rick Amantea: [SLIDES] Intersection at PkR and MDr fourth time: in front of you the fourth time and for others the first; and hope it will be the last time on this matter many hours of review collaboration plsd to see recommendation approving the intersection I'm making commitment tonight work closely with staff address ped ambience they're looking for; everybody's satisfaction a lot of work and effort range of accountabilities support from MOTI and Sq N and Spirit Trail around and through evolved quite considerably proposal in July 2010 a simple at-grade intersection; we thought it was simple evolved from a simple intersection; change in how we view MDr; how we can administer traffic through xxxxx not my intent to go through report staff changes we've made to address this new ambience for ped along MDr first slide: overall context plan -- shows intersection; three paths restaurants other uses liven up new retail expansion of village to the east corner currently occupied by White Spot redoing to residential also shows cinema over top of Eaton's now occupied by Osaka etc a lot of deliberation; review of viability of these particular traffic reports in even? they shd occur Slide shows what looks like in context -- project under jurisdiction of the Sq Nation working with their design panel -- subject to Sq Chiefs and Ccl This slide where rubber meets the pavement more friendly ambience put a better face along MDr: these two stores commuter-related uses ten ft canopy along MDr to provide weather protection same canopy treatment over here in this bldg bus areas signif devt sidewalks wider; beginning pt safer cleaner well-lit envmt for ppl using public transportation [SLIDE] picture architects have done; Keg in this corner; new streetscape; more detail [8:20] 800 steps from TWay to Pound Rd many ppl might start walking that street internal street This plan shows the various movement: ped cycling public transportation connectivity to playing fields and Village once ev Dr continues to proper a better ped down TWay to the shopping ctr here's where the cycling goes (currently difficulty going over the overpass; difficult for buses and trucks will have dedicated cycing lanes -- not in shopping in NAm 8:23 most signif accommodation is for public transportation bus priority lane along MDr 9K riders a day from PkR bus stops this will cure a lot of probs snuggle in here crawl into 0? really stretched to find places to keep buses safe while waiting new layover bay we'll create there facilities for TransLink will cost about $500K either going to build facilities for drivers; union has reqmt - all included to PFK?; none at cost to WV taxpayers or bus users SLIDE of Concept Plan we're proposing if staff and Ccl happy xxx as bus riders go across to south side canopies believe a way to do it in in iconic and artistic fashion; interesting gateway into M itself you appreciate we're committed to work with staff address ideas in a practical way acceptable to all won't be a lot of second guesses what we need to do or treat owner and Sq design process common goal here hope Ccl can see proceed on this (exciting?) Sop: wd all this exciting news be here if you didn't get a xxx? RA: wd affect our phase 2 address SW corner new locn for Keg if move forward with second phase don't get xxx [8:29] Sop: over MDr -- [concept??????] RA: there was some discussion about ped intersection/overpass really counter productive to change cycling ped xxx at MDr TransLink -- disadvantage to go up and over we're at Ccl's wish and if that's what this Ccl wants we'll do it Sop: in consideration of the ped crossover over MDr concept[?] did you look at feasibility of ped xxx connecting fully RA: Cclr Sop shd be in our boardroom 20 years; looked at x ways to link N S ground and over level no but considerable changes particularly how N works today xxx along second face signif but down the road nobody knows Mayor: apologies to Staff; cut off Dir/Engg; offer my apologies RF: bound to be questions; technical history of this proposal/project SLIDES Mr Amantea aerial photos; have a drawing on the wall as well to convey a sense of what we're talking about existing crosswalk and overpass; over here pedestrian overpass proposal to eliminate vehicular overpass and pedestrian one and at-grade meanwhile other overpass will be retained also looking at pedestrian crossing (traffic signals) transportation context: provides left turn alternative to TWay at that time approved bus xxx 8:34 traffic study by Bunt & Assoc; staff reviewing some of the features: L-turn -- those not familiar turn left at TWay this provided an alternative -- moves them down MDr to get to Village directly; anchor for Low Level Rd -- consistent; road through Sq N crossing Cap RIver if not anchor at least some sort of connection to Low Level also serves somewhat as connection to Welch -- under LGB so cd bypass TWay TWay a very long road in '50s -- look at grid 13th 14th; a shorter block wd be ore typical of urban grid freeway mentality -- tend to speed so an intersection wd reduce tendency to speed SLIDE: Review of Technical Considerations some E/W delay on MDr introduced -- Bunt suggest half a minute or so is that right?; look at balancing impact with other opportunities eg consolidate PkR Towers accesses/egress cross three lanes to get in and out makes illegal U-turns at Pound made redundant -- see artificial fields traffic movement better facilitated and more direct [8:40] at-grade intersection better facilitates looping at-grade option more accessible overpass aging some consideration re truck load ped overpass not really well used -- stairs, so accessibility a problem overpass not seismically upgraded at-grade intersection facilitates faster response SLIDE summary of considerations compatibility improved safety enhancements for ped and transit disadvantage: some vehicular delay particular in E/W direction heading east to TWay not great b/c determined by what happens at TWay westbound, once through the TWay intersection you're home free can get to xxx a lot of questions raised by the cmnty some Qs re traffic counts etc at Oct mtg Ccl endorsed a xxx including a peer review turn it over to Oct 3 our experts; report on their findings [8:46] Mayor: welcome Donna Howe [?] accompanied by Brian Wallace: SLIDES reviews Bunt & Assn NS APLIN look WS R work carried out -- high level only; does not include the landscaping document was separated in sections; you'll see as you read through the report this diagram you've already seen Slide: land use White Spot corner, Shoppers Drugmart cinema screens 1300 seats [? 8:48] Brian W: traffic analyses consultants for Larco, a background going back a number of years (outlined) engg judgement 500 new in/out trips; forecast new traffic -- Wetmore site, 1300blk xx approp; trip process cd understand approp historic traffic data for future traffic volume; assigning to 2015 conservative and more likely at 2020 accumulation of traffic a bit aggressive once traffic assigned to system process consultant used was Vissi model and Synfro (analysis of it; its av delays queue lengths etc just numbers while Vissim visual] Nbd out of south M -- 500 trying to make that left turn travel times in 2015 or ours 2010 a half-minute to a minute delay traffic assignment was approp; signal compared with overpass
{what's Craig doing?}
Marie?Donna?: alternative modes re ped and cycling turnaround ability west to east queues shd be looked at more closely integration of the bus stop; feel shd be a bit more review on that relationship between TransLink; impact on psgrs framework is there but some add'l work needed to take advantage cdn't find enough review [8:56] -- need more detail feel it will enhance ped experience link between bus and xxx linkage north re cyclists provides better connections re Ev Dr, Spirit Trail, and cyclists linkages EWNS [EastWestNorthSouth] need further work Brian: L-Turn bays re design comment -- normal guidelines some constraints columns overpass to the east struggled with optimization with the xxx impacted by 500 vehicles want to turn left and whether crosswalk looked at add'l material from Bunt, felt best to eliminate the west crosswalk suggest some design adjustments; better accommodate cyclist N to West Marie: finally take you through conclusion summary [9pm] Bunt and Assoc approp within normal standards review for alternatives to signal was not extensive options to improve limited on that sign does increase delay; delay reasonable locn of bus stops needs to be maintained over time; transfers interaction critical final slide: ped and cyclist assessment need to be more complete some suggest for signal: removal of the west crosswalk; advantage for all modes refinements and laning analysis to optimize design transit around routings need further review and a longterm plan overall Bunt approp xxx and more work for ped and cyclists Sokol: concern of staff how impact the MDr corridor auto-oriented envt vibrant cmnty promotes xxx [9:03] more ped-oriented streetscape area designated devt permit area Larco and owners prepared to xxx {Sop falling asleep? this is loooong and technical; we're stupefied wondering why all of this 'on table' and not available beforehand for consideration; prevents informed public input/comment} sidewalks facing MDr jurisdiction of the Sq Nation cooperation between all three parties xxx subject to a written commitment from Larco completes staff presentation Mayor: two hours take a break or keep going? Sop: -- NG: don't want another three hours Mayor: take a three-minute break [~9:05] {ooooooo! this is the second time in this new Ccl's short life to announce a break and then all leave the chamber -- that's a no-no A couple of mtgs ago it was before they deferred the Budget It leaves impression b/c allows opportunity for Ccl to have an in camera mtg, ie mtg/discussion behind closed doors esp when after return there's a motion There are times that there has been a break usu when the end of a controversial or important agenda item and no point in trying to talk over many ppl leaving Critical is the fact that they were AFTER a decision had been made and a vote taken; these two were during deliberation BEFORE the motion, let alone the vote Will urge this not be done again} [9:12] Mayor: call mtg back to order and then Ccl G for a motion CC: can we have questions? Mayor: ask CC: can we ask after the motion? MClk: no problem NG: I will move that the motion dated Mar 28 be rec'd for info CARRIED NG: I'd like to divide these into two if I can and suggest the one numbered two to be first
{this is problematical we can't see a motion -- or did I somehow miss it? -- when did they come up with a motion}
I will move that the report from the CAO/DirEngg/DirPlanning dated March 28 entitled Proposed PkR Intersection on MDr be received for information Mayor: discussion? all those in favour? Motion is CARRIED NG: I'll make a second motion: a little bit amended as I read it towards the end
{she means reworded b/c a motion has to be on the floor for someone to move amending}
I will move Ccl be advised the CAO will approve the at-grade intersection subject to approval of detailed drawings and a written commitment from Larco to enhance the pedestrian, cycling, and public transit functions and ambience of MDr
Mayor: [seconded by TP] does that small change affect the intent of your recommendation? CAO: don't believe so; think it meets the same test TP: will second for debate Mayor: do you want to read again so we're all clear? NG: just adding "to enhance the pedestrian, cycling, and public transit functions and ambience of M Dr" Mayor: everybody clear on the motion? Sop: is that a friendly amendment? Mayor: not an amendment, it's a motion Sop: seems to me the motion that was put on the floor is the motion that we wd be voting on and that if it's to be changed, has to come by way of amendment unless it's a friendly amendment or change NG: not been changed; it's the motion that I'm making {but the confusing thing is that she actually said she was amending the ending, hence the muddle} Sop: xxx-- Mayor: hold it; can we just have a comment from our capable MClk, Ms Scholes MClk: what is on the agenda is a recommendation and what has been put on the table is the actual motion so that is the motion and there's no need for an amendment at this point Mayor: wch is what I believe was my original ruling {yup, it was!} So -- we now have a motion, moved and seconded; want to speak to your motion? NG: Sure, I'll start --- we've heard a lot just start with a few comments and questions information; one of the first times I've looked through it comprehensively what stands out for me from an overview perspective what we're really looking at is a shopping mall built in 1950s started on N side continued on the S side become v large then basically we have a freeway running down the middle whether or not the original intention, that's what we have interesting to see way conversation changing v recently to move to thought maybe this shdn't be a freeway; and maybe a freeway shdn't be the introduction to WV, and maybe we shd bring down to a more urban and ped-friendly scale part of conversation that has arisen v recently in terms of my study of the peer review document, just discussed at the end here a little disappointing there were no considerations of alternatives will say PkR has put us in a difficult situation as a lot of us know in making this decision, b/c getting a lot of pushback from the public particularly for those concerned about the driving time find it a little disappointing that up till recently there were not alternatives other than just taking out the overpass and putting in an intersection {valid comment} having said that, to be clear, my understanding is that the delay in the travel time for a car will be small in relation to a car driving al the way from NV through PkR and continuing along MDr intto Ambleside b/c there are many many more intersections after PkR as well the total delay is going to be relatively small and as well, the proposed new intersection will be able to be coordinated with the ped light wch comes to the east of it, wch exists now so hopefully [sic] ppl won't be stopping at TWay, and then to let peds across at the current ped-crossing and then at this new intersection; hopefully [sic] they will be coordinated better and I'm hoping that will alleviate some concern for drivers but to continue, I'm happy to see better transit routings for the buses but the bus stops and the impact on bus psgrs is clearly not flushed out v well according to the peer review Similarly the effect on peds vis-a-vis crosswalk and internal movement haven't [sic] been flushed out v well -- little data and little review; to me that's a bit disappointing I have drummed up a slide -- throw that up there for the audience and at home? SLIDE West Vancouver’s Transportation Hierarchy
Source: District of West Vancouver Strategic Transportation Plan, March 2010 HDR Corporation | iTRANS Design was drawn up by the Transportation WG two years ago current hierarchy re transp improvements, ped the most important and hope some day the most numerous things to be transporting around the M Secondly, bicycles and public transit Thirdly, the movement of goods and fourthly, sgl-occupancy vehicles if that our transportation hierarchy then really my concern is that -- is ped, bicycles, and public transit so like [sic] I said, we shd flush out the data, or shd say PkR/Larco, I wd prefer if they cd show more information on data and the research that's been done for the benefit of peds, bicycles, and public transit Almost all the conversation for the past two years is to service the bottom of this triangle wch is sgl-occ vehicles, and according to our own strategic transportation plan, it really shd be the other way around on that note, I'll give someone else a chance to talk in a minute-- Mayor: --your two minutes over your five minutes-- NG: --reserve the right to come back with the ped part, I measured myself today that there is 500m of space between Pound Rd, actually 11th St and the crosswalk at 11th, and the proposed intersection -- so there's 500m of space that a ped can't get across if we take out that overhead ped stair walkway that exists now that's a really large amt of space first of all, do we really have to take out that overhead ped walkway? we say ppl don't use it but actually I see someone walking over it almost ev time I drive through PkR I'm not sure why we have to limit the options for peds by taking that out for ppl who can go over it so that wd be my first question: do we have to take out that ped overpass? I'll just slow down and let someone else talk for a minute Mayor: Mr Sokol, do you want to tackle that question? or ask one of our? Sokol: for PkR or the consultants Mayor: Mr Amantea, is that something you wd consider? leaving the westerly overpass there? RA: Certainly -- at the end of the day, it's more of an architectural blight than anything else early discussions, three years ago, it was recommended by engg staff that it shd come down b/c a) it's not accessible; b) primary use was hanging banners; and c) it was just old and so that's what was recommended
{not accessible? you mean no one on it? but some have seen it in use!!! not wheel-chair accessible?}
certainly we also own and manage the PkR Towers that ped overpass was built long ago to help provide access for ppl living in those towers happy to work with you; just tell us what you want to do Mayor: answer is something our staff and PkR cd take under advisement NG: agree bit of a blight but better than nothing Mayot: moving right along TP: I'm comfortable with ped ambience; ties into transportation hierarchy want to thank Cclr Sop and Lewis for pushing hard on this we have something better and clearer; thank you for that in part Cclr Sop b/c as on the Transp Group; see better design for transit for the overlay imp to understand our jurisdiction; moving forward working cooperatively essential sometimes we do have to push hard around this table improving bus looping and layover canopies need more of these things protect ppl better always supported this from beginning b/c most imp is safety of our cmnty hard to retrofit old stuff; seeing car accommodated well but also making huge improvements moving ppl around in different modes Sop: thank you, Cclr Panz, for your comments PkR owners and their mgr strive for excellence; seen that with my own eyes inside, Village, [etc] if we went forth without an intersection all the great efforts to expand wd be there regardless [9:28] ambience wd be there new design, all going to have quality; spoke to Mgr re Village as we move forward expectation of a first class shopping ctr wd conclude you're going to do some major improvements: walkability, ridership on bicycles, and movement of vehicles; that's a given what I asked you in your strive for excellence is wd you look at a consideration of elevated overpasses wd be seismically upgraded and design for your future expansion -- for 50 years elevation wd keep corridor free from interruption as a prev engr said shopping ctr lots of lights; lots of places in Canada and US crossovers where ped and cars both elevated your expansion will require another level of parking I think somewhere excellent at exit Bay and across TWay same westerly overpass on Sunday to re-emphasize my thoughts about it (an hour and a bit) I went to N side this time and counted 900 cars some to PkR -- entered south side and went over the north [9:30]; over half exited into WV 142 travelling west from TWay entered into the area and went over overpass nine buses and seven cyclists I watched it for my info to see the quality of a road network wch left me with one impression: your westerly overpass is your best /excellent vehicle traffic in entire shopping ctr for exiting of cars, ppl, buses in a systematic no-waiting system as opposed to a ground level light that's what I wanted to bring to you, to bring alternates why take something as successful as that and put it in position never to return? create systematic left turn light action for most intents and purposes may be okay but in the long term will be looking at gridlock at two intersections not one -- that's my interpretation want to be around long enough can both point at each other and say I told you so been opposed b/c not enough interaction with public in WV it is a three-lane exiting as much as entrance of 100K+ a day entering WV and they all leave for our citizens isn't a scenario other than that major road going to the hwy to exit out of our cmnty coming to that road network; interrupted with a safety issue crossing/crossover at ground level I've seen close calls; ppl not wanting to stop when the light is green and just travel right across; got a bus set up there as well; cars turning in and out as well; it's a bluprint in time for a disaster elevating it wd hv bn a great idea and wonder of PkR wd ever entertain -- future consideration to extend from one side to the other an elevated pedestrian corridor? we'll have three lights in the corridor and congestion right now left turn backs up onto bridge; same -- left turn that will hold nine cars as we see at TWay xxx same coming out of WV to turn N, maybe eight waiting to turn, back up xxx know from quantity cars and success for your shopping ctr SqN four-lane N of the train/bridge wd be sometime in future for their economic devt -- look at, serious scenario of a level crossing on MDr I haven't changed my position; hope at least Ccl wd look at feasibility of alternates that being the case alternates to proposed at-grade hoped public mtgs in WV; maybe in time foster new ideas wch are not evident today spent all this time adornment around xxx the light all the rest of it is--- ML: frankly heard some incredible explanations of how to turn a sow's ear into a silk purse wrt this crossing however have heard some v logical suggestions especially as related to area west of the westerly overpass as presents at PkR towers and Pound Rd ppl making dangerous U turns at Pound Rd don't see any use for the overpass by towers it can disappear safe at 13th? entrance to mall not an issue I am concerned; originally I was concerned about the N/S flow going west going from S to N PkR's problem if you're going to make it awkward? I just won't shop there more important became E/W bicycles and at-grade left turn lanes at the new proposed intersection as soon as the L-Turn lanes fill up they'll spill into the [other] that's the primary concern I'm left with assured by peer review study flow out of S; cycle of lights sidewalk will facilitate that at this point leaning toward supporting based on what I've heard from other cclrs xxx xxx so one light not two Sop as well as Cclr Gambioli made MAB: Q and ans for staff and Amantea for the bike lanes xxx what about the MDr bike lane RF: bikes along Dr is a challenge that TransLink and staff wrestling with bus lane on the south side; on N side of MDr as well this particular issue is bigger than Pk R need to integrate cyclists then staff and TransLink -- how cyclists from TWay to 13th some space constraints v limited opps to widen the road may be looking at some creative solutions -- varying lane widths perhaps in curb lane a shared cyclist car lane MAB: still a w? crosswalk RF: crosswalk on three just the x CAO: canopy proposed for the existing crosswalk MAB: while Ccl not being asked for approval; CAO moving a 1950s to now a huge challenge cdn't be bigger unless a school in the middle! PkR to improve the mall; aesthetics and some delay for vehicles we are trying to accommodate in xxxxx that order like [maintaining?] MDr as an expressway b/c sports fields xxx [9:44] just not ped-friendly; encouraging ppl to speed through there don't think we can solve all the probs with one at-grade intersection nor are we being asked to do that xxx vehicles -- there is a mall south ctr mall three freeways as a ped impossible to navigate not a pleasant experience a more severe prob than we have here something we want to move away from inclined to support CC: Qs for Wallace and Howes 50-second delay and xxx; Bunt report about a 30-second diff for both; what accounts for diff? Brian: travel time scenarios had been in make-up to those travel time many done before changes to TWay and addn to bus lane so asked for more study -- now diff b/c physical diff did initial travel-time run we are in effect comparing apples to oranges CC: signif diff b/c double how sensitive if blue-skying a bit xxx situation in 2030 Brian: said in report and I often say in studies I do in devt the growth is going to continue over time redevt of lesser if trend continues there'll be more delay increment of traffic will go up markedly seen over the years changes transit xxx; telecommuting Don's husband fell off his bike today queue -- fairly static for years studies in third crossing days; queues wd be back to Dundarave delay so they then changed xxx [9:50] I travelled for some years -- here in 1976 here in 1986; hasn't happened world has changed and how ppl change their daily lives LA and southern US: potential for more delay not just CC: interesting the way you frame it b/c decision of this Ccl where devt wd suggest diff time allocation re time better for: xxx impacts on traffic: n/X minimally affected; traffic flows (and a number of ppl spoke to me including my wife -- it's a mess xxx) Pk R striving to improve; committed to improve for customers our interests aligned with PkR in that regard -- internal traffic will be improved as Lewis said xxx traffic; persuaded by Mr Fung lights at Pound Rd at 15 St etc we're not going to be rushing through or out of WV whether or not light in wd hv liked to see more ----- 2095 2015 not that far in future; take point too diff to get numbers b/c xxxx wd like to see when xxx peer review Mar 22 so PkR has not had time to and repond as Cclr G xxx conclusion page; 891012 ped flow cycling flows? three things ped connection -- a roof or cover over walkway a wonderful idea wd like to see more two cycling planning needs xxx wd like to see dedicated cycle path wd like to see don't think on xxx personally not suicidal and six killed this year bus HOV lane wd really really support an E/W flow within thirdly concerned as Wallace and how (?) turning to go back eastbound; concerned about bus having to cross three lanes and turning left perhaps they cd cycle into N mall and xxx I'm heartened that worded so PkR will work with xxx PkR has generously offered to -- while not my xxx wd hope funds to the xxx concerned about delaying this further staff and cmte --- Mayor: extend past 10 o'clock PASSED --- can remember when N PkR was a mall and S a forest a living mall and is going to change PkR a major employer and xxx we have a resp to cmnty that what happens will be in the best interests of cmnty good thing this will achieve both ppl coming from Coq my dream cinemas will come; many of us had our first dates [9:59] inadequate to get ppl into S PkR xxx years countless mtgs; Ch of Comm etc don't know how much more you can do to make sure the public into being xxx 14 lights between TWay and 25th hard to see how one more wd xxx xxx now lights there moving smoothly efficacious thing to do as I think this level crossing will do safer enhance ped cycling; environmental NG: -- Mayor: get some demonization fully support diddled around get on with it citizens will look back and will wonder how why didn't Sop: [I'll] make a motion Mayor: vote on this first NG: one more to Mt Amantea -- and ay-ah pronunciation at the end {ppl have been saying Ah-man-tee} had earlier heard actually construct a where flashing green light if we're not doing that anymore wd have cost and don't know how much we think will improve for psgrs crossing and for cyclists but we do need more analysis consider instead of raise xxx use funding to implement xxx for xxx RA: certainly we are prepared to work closely with staff for what makes more sense next level of expansion for PkR; come back for changes to PkR N some tremendous opps to make changes for transp movement certainly we're committed to doing it any doc we sign off with xxx [PASSES with Sop opposed] Sop : my position-- Mayor: make motion then debate Sop: my concern is rescind the motion in principle [explore] other alternatives; [have] public mtg Mayor: seconder? seeing none, proposal dies [10:06] 11. Proposal for Establishment of Gleneagles Community Centre Advisory Committee (File: 3040-01) RECOMMENDED: THAT - the Dir/Parks report dated Mar 20, be rec'd and the proposal for the est'mt of the Gleneagles Cmnty Ctr Adv Cmte be endorsed; and - the Gleneagles Community Centre Advisory Committee establishment, appointment, and terms of reference be made in April 2012. CARRIED {ADDED to AGENDA} 11.1 Strategic Community Investment Funds Agreement with the Province of British Columbia (On Table) (File: 0910-01) RECOMMENDED: THAT DWV enter into the Strategic Community Investment Funds Agreement with the Prov of BC which provides for traffic fine revenue sharing grants for the 2012/13 and 2013/14 fiscal years; and the CFO [to] be authorized to sign the Strategic Community Investment Funds Agreement with the Province of BC. {MClk read out this added agenda item; voted on and passed} [10:07] BYLAWS 12. Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 4716, 2012 (for property located at Lot K Plan 19888 DL 559 in the 4000 Block Marine Drive and 4036 and 4052 Marine Drive) (File: 1610-20-4716) The proposed bylaw received first reading at the Feb 20 Council Meeting and was the subject of a Public Hearing which was held and closed on March 26, 2012. Council is not permitted to receive any further submissions on this bylaw, and second and third reading of the bylaw may be considered. RECOMMENDED: read second and third time CARRIED 13. Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4414, 2005, Amendment Bylaw No. 4713, 2012 (Electrical Permit Fees and Community Services Facility Rentals) (File: 1610-20-4713) The proposed bylaw received first, second, and third reading at the March 26 Council Meeting.RECOMMENDED: be adopted. CARRIED 14. CONSENT AGENDA Item 14.1 – Change to Council Meeting Schedule; Item 14.2 – Amendment No. 11-064 to Devt Permit No. 86-03 (2304 Bellevue Avenue) (to set date for consideration); Item 14.3 – DPA for 2190 Camelot, 2185 Union, and Lot 3 in the 2100 block of Union (to set date for consideration); and Item 14.4 – Correspondence List.
14.1. Change to Council Meeting Schedule (File: 0120-01) RECOMMENDED: THAT the 2012 Ccl Mtg Schedule be amended for the May 7 regular Ccl mtg by changing the start time from 7pm to 5:30pm; the May 7 reg Ccl mtg be held in the Srs’ Centre, Activity Rm; and the Youth Ccl Mtg be held at 7pm.
14.2. Amendment No. 11-064 to Development Permit No. 86-03 for 2304 Bellevue Ave (File: 1010-20-11-064 / 86-03) RECOMMENDED: THAT the MClk give notice that [this] Amendment, to allow two additions to an existing house and two existing decks to be retained, will be considered by Ccl at its mtg on April 23. 14.3. Development Permit Application No. 11-001 for 2190 Camelot Road, 2185 Union Avenue and Lot 3 in the 2100 block of Union Avenue (File: 1010-20-11-001) RECOMMENDED: THAT the Municipal Clerk give notice that [this] Application to allow subdivision of the property into 12 single family lots, with variances to front yards, retaining walls, grade calculation for height purposes, highest building face and maximum lot depth, will be considered on Monday, April 23, 2012.
14.4. Correspondence List (see link on electronic agenda) (File: 0120-24) LINK/URL: http://www.westvancouver.ca/uploadedFiles/Your_Government/Council_Correspondence/2012/March/12mar27.pdf RECOMMENDED: THAT the correspondence list be received for information. Council Correspondence Update to March 23, 2012 (up to 12:00 Noon) Referred for Action (1) S. Slater, March 21, 2012, regarding “Questions general & re: 1300 Marine” (Referred to Director of Planning, Lands and Permits for consideration and response) Received for Information (2) M. Penner, March 10, 2012, regarding Advertisements on Bus Shelters (3) 8 submissions dated March 16-22, 2012 regarding Council Remuneration (4) A. Berzins, D. Berzins, and P. Groenveld, March 18, 2012, regarding “Re Proposed Cell Tower – CNR 95m east of Burkehill” (5) D. And S. Umbach, March 22, 2012, regarding “FW: Gleneagles [School] – Marine Drive Fencing” Council Correspondence Update to March 27, 2012 (up to 4:30 pm) Referred for Action (1) V. Taylor, March 27, 2012, regarding “What is happening to the arbutus and pine trees in Lighthouse Park?” (Referred to Director of Parks and Community Services for consideration and response) Received for Information (2) Committee and Board Meeting Minutes – Finance Committee – January 20, 2012; Board of Variance – February 15, 2012 (3) 2 submissions from MetroV Aboriginal Relations Cmte, March 21, re “Local Govt Representatives: Tsleil-Waututh Treaty Negotiation Table” and “MetroV’s Aboriginal Relations Cmte: Draft Terms of Reference and 2012 Work Plan” (4) J. Adam, March 22, 2012, regarding “Other" {strange subject line but it's about ccl remuneration} (5) R. Morris, March 20, 2012, regarding Council Remuneration. 15. OTHER ITEMS -- No items. 16. PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS CR WVM Editor: sorry; tripping on the wires there Mayor: welcome CR: the mtg brought up two more questions but I'll leave them for another time Mayor and Ccl with due respect pls allow some enquiries about policy this has nothing to do with the work cmtes/WGs are doing, rather it is just to do policy It may be that some new ccl mbrs haven't attended a lot of mtgs before being elected and/or haven't yet had time to get familiar yet with the myriad of functions One policy that has been in place for many years, and is quite reasonable, is that staff are advisers at mtgs but they are not allowed to be voting mbrs May I urge cclrs to take their liaison responsibilities v seriously -- attending all mtgs and staying for the whole mtg; after all the rest of Ccl is depending on you to make sure a cmte is following procedures and is aware of Ccl's needs and point of view That's a separate issue though and not the subject of my enquiry tonight Last fall I noticed a staff mbr was a voting mbr of a cmte and pointed out to senior staff that that is not permitted Earlier this year I discovered the staff mbr had even been made the chair of a subcmte Does Ccl wish to change the policy or have they already done so? Then, following up on an enquiry made to me about a week or so ago, I noted in yet another cmte a staff person listed as a mbr Both of these groups had a new cclr as the ccl liaison so I doubt this was intentional Who is to make sure the [a] policy is followed? and of course you as a new Ccl have the right to change it any time you want, but we shd know And I guess often new staff aren't aware of the policy either You may remember in January I remarked that the mtgs of some cmtes/WGs cclrs were reporting on had not appeared on the District's Calendar on the website -- it's another established policy to do so This omission continues with several groups that meet -- even if named a cmte or a WG One person said that a particular group was an Implementation Group therefore it didn't qualify for having these requirements My comment is not just whether or not mbrs of Ccl are committed to openness, transparency, and public inclusion/engagement but also that if it walks like a duck, and it quacks like a duck -- it is a duck Remember, you're in charge of the farm! [some chuckles] Mayor: thank you for those comments Any other public questions or comments? adjournment? 17. ADJOURNMENT [10:12]
=== COUNCIL AGENDAs April 23 ===
=== Special Ccl Mtg (ie closed) === 3:30pm ! NB: This agenda was put up on the DWV website in a way that it cannot be copy and pasted so here's the Cmnty Charter for you for future reference to check: http://v.gd/secret_council_meetings and here are the sections cited for this mtg: 90 (1) A part of a council meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to or is one or more of the following: (a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality; (e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality; (g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality; (k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public; Purpose of meeting: board/committee member selection; personnel; land; and litigation matters.
=== Regular Ccl Mtg === 7:00 PM 1. Call to Order. 2. Approval of April 23 Regular Council Meeting Agenda 3. Adoption of Minutes (as circulated): March 26, 2012 regular Council Meeting; and April 2, 2012 regular Council Meeting. DELEGATIONS 4. North Shore Restorative Justice Society regarding an Update on Restorative Justice Services (File: 0055-01) to be received for information, with thanks. REPORTS 5. Reports from Mayor and Councillors on Boards, Committees, and Working Groups 6. Development Variance Permit Application No. 11-049 for 1735 and 1747 Mathers Avenue (File: 1010-20-11-049) PowerPoint presentation to be provided. Reports rec'd up to and including Apr 19: DVP (1735 and 1747 Mathers Avenue) March 7; for Ccl consideration Mar 26 & Apr 23 Written Submissions received up to and including April 19: None PRESENTATION BY APPLICANT CALL FOR PUBLIC INPUT RECOMMENDED: be received for information. If Council wishes a further staff report: RECOMMENDED: THAT staff report back to Council regarding submissions received to allow Council to make a determination OR RECOMMENDED: THAT the DVP wch wd allow for the subdivision of two properties into three lots, of which two lots will be panhandle lots, be approved. 7. Amendment No. 11-064 to Development Permit No. 86-03 for 2304 Bellevue Ave (File: 1010-20-11-064 / 86-03) PowerPoint presentation to be provided. At the April 2, 2012 regular meeting Council received the report dated Mar 21 re Amendment No. 11-064 to Devt Permit for 2304 Bellevue and set the date for consideration for April 23, 2012. Reports rec'd up to and including Apr 19: Amendment to Devt Permit for 2304 Bellevue Ave Mar 21; Ccl consideration April 2 / Apr 23 Written Submissions received up to and including April 19, 2012: None PRESENTATION BY APPLICANT CALL FOR PUBLIC INPUT RECOMMENDED: be received for information. If Council wishes a further staff report: RECOMMENDED: THAT staff report back to Council regarding submissions received OR RECOMMENDED: THAT the Amendment to the Devt Permit for 2304 Bellevue, wch wd allow two additions to an existing house and two existing decks to be retained, be approved. {existing? built illegally? any repercussions? how to prevent and discourage?} 8. Development Permit Application No. 11-001 for 2190 Camelot Road, 2185 Union Avenue and Lot 3 in the 2100 block of Union Avenue (File: 1010-20-11-001) PowerPoint presentation to be provided. Reports rec'd up to and including Apr 19: DPA for 2190 Camelot Rd, 2185 Union Ave and Lot 3 in the 2100 blk of Union Ave Mar 23; Ccl consideration Apr 2 / Apr 23 Written Submissions received up to and including April 19, 2012: K. McRae / Undated / April 23; G. Tietjen / Apr 16 / April 23; D. Weber / Apr 15 / Apr 23; A Hallstein / Apr 17 / Apr 23 PRESENTATION BY APPLICANT CALL FOR PUBLIC INPUT RECOMMENDED: THAT all written and oral submissions be received for information. If Council wishes a further staff report: RECOMMENDED: THAT staff report back to Council regarding submissions received OR RECOMMENDED: THAT the Devt Permit Applic which would allow for the subdivision of the property into 12 single family lots with variances to front yards, retaining walls, grade calculation for height purposes, highest building face and maximum lot depth, be approved.
Why is the fact that it affects riparian areas not mentioned? This makes it of interest to several environmental groups and not just the immediate nbrhd b/c of erosion, health of creeks, absorption and retention of rainfall. Why did Ccl not request a public mtg on the devt be held? (The staff report said Ccl MAY have/ask for a public mtg). FYI told there is ONE house on the property now (really???), and this proposal is for 12; the good news is that a proposal a few years ago for 21 (maybe 40) stalled. Why was a mtg only put on the DWV Calendar -- the actual morning of the mtg to be held at 4:30pm -- after some mbrs of the public asked if there was going to be a mtg? That can hardly be viewed as 'public' notice fulfilling the intent since it's rare for anyone to check daily. Not only that, there was NO info on the DWV website wrt this proposal! Even more outrageous -- look at this agenda item about Camelot and the 2100 blk of Union Ave -- the mtg on the Calendar was listed as (a proposed) devt on 2100blk Skilift!!! How misleading is that? Reminds me of the house on the Heritage Inventory at 1991 Inglewood -- well known -- and the property then came to Ccl, house already demolished, with an address on 20th (so most didn't make the connection and were not alerted). This doesn't pass the smell test -- c'mon, folks, we can do better that! or at least the public shd not just expect but also demand it be better -- maybe adhere to guidelines if not improve or exceed them.}
9. Green Can Implementation (File: 1776-01) PowerPoint presentation to be provided.
10. Development Variance Permit Application No. 12-003 for 1502 Marine Drive (File: 1010-20-12-003) RECOMMENDED: THAT the DVP Applic, which would vary the permitted street frontage for financial institutions and real estate offices on the south side of the 1500 Block of Marine Drive from 20% to 36% be denied. 11. 2012 Community Day Update (File: 0142-01) PowerPoint presentation to be provided. 12. Municipal Endorsement of Drinking Water Management Plan for Greater Vancouver Water District (GVWD) and Member Municipalities (File: 1815-01) RECOMMENDED: THAT Greater Vancouver Water District’s (GVWD) Drinking Water Management Plan for the GVWD and Member Municipalities be endorsed; and Staff be directed to continue working with GVWD to implement municipal actions described in the Plan. 13. Housekeeping Amendments to Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010 (Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 4712, 2012) (File: 1610-20-4712) RECOMMENDED: THAT be read a first time; be presented at a Public Hearing scheduled for May 28, 2012 at 7 pm in the Municipal Hall Council Chamber; and the MClk give statutory notice BYLAWS The proposed bylaw received first reading at the February 20, 2012 Council Meeting, was the subject of a Public Hearing/Public Meeting held and closed on March 26, 2012, and received second and third reading on April 2, 2012. As the Public Hearing has closed Council is not permitted to receive any further submissions regarding the proposed bylaw. Proposed Development Variance Permit Application No. 10-013 was presented for public input at the Public Meeting held concurrently with the PH on March 26, 2012. RECOMMENDED: THAT “Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 4716, 2012” be adopted. RECOMMENDED: THAT the DVP App for 4036 Marine to legalize the indoor swimming pool constructed in the 1980s, be approved. {What is the District doing to discourage illegal construction? Are there any penalties? At least pay for the time it takes staff to research and handle?} CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 15. Consent Agenda Items RECOMMENDED: THAT the Consent Agenda items as follows be approved: Item 15.1 – Establishment of the Gleneagles Community Centre Advisory Committee; Item 15.2 -- Amendment to 2012 Council Meeting Schedule; Item 15.3 – Proposed National Fitness Day; Item 15.4 – Disclosure Statements – 2011 General Local Election (Late Filing Period); and Item 15.5 – Correspondence List. 15.1. Establishment of the Gleneagles Community Centre Advisory Committee (File: 3040-01 / 0115-01) RECOMMENDED: THAT - a Gleneagles Cmnty Ctr Adv Cmte be established, to ensure that the mechanism for residents to provide input into programs and services offered through Gleneagles Cmnty Ctr and satellite facilities is formally in place; - the proposed Terms of Reference for the Committee be approved; and that - the following appointments for a [two-year] term be made to the Committee: Susan Moore, [Mary Bayes], Jane Baynham, Dick Brown, Mitchell Davis, Denise Fortin, Judy Gosney, Anita Green, Carol Gregory, Alf Haley, Caroline Helbig, [Wilhelm Hofmeyr], Linda Koopman, Janice Lowell, Marleen Mavrov, Beth Ostlund, David Patrick, Sofia Patterson, Mary Peck, James Presnail, Hillary Rejto, Mike Rushton, Anne Russell, Enzo Taffara, Celeste Whittaker, and Scott Wallace.
15.2. Amendment to 2012 Council Meeting Schedule (File: 0120-01) RECOMMENDED: amended by scheduling a special Ccl mtg for Apr 30 at 5pm at MHall {found out closed}
15.3. Proposed National Fitness Day (File: 2180-01 / 0555-01) RECOMMENDED: THAT Council support the creation of a National Health and Fitness Day on June 2, 2012, as proposed by John Weston, M.P. (West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country), to encourage further participation of residents in active and healthy lifestyle activities by offering free or reduced rate options in our community facilities on that day. {How will that fit in with Comnty Day?} 15.4. Disclosure Statements – 2011 General Local Election (Late Filing Period) (File: 1646-06) RECOMMENDED: THAT the report dated April 19, 2012 regarding Disclosure Statements – 2011 General Local Election (Late Filing Period), be received for information. {Late Filing/Penalty for both David Jones and Gregg Henderson; Jones has submitted info but Henderson nothing}
15.5. Correspondence List (see link on electronic agenda) (File: 0120-24) Council Correspondence Update to March 30, 2012 (up to 12:00 Noon) Referred for Action (1) March 28, 2012, regarding “Evelyn Drive – Update In Process? – Is Council Up-To-Date? – Will Council Support Approved Master Plan? – Will Council Review Type and Level Of Community Benefits And Seek Increase If Appropriate?” (Referred to Director of Planning, Lands, and Permits for consideration and response) (2) T. Taylor, March 29, 2012, regarding “Does West Vancouver have a ‘Green City’ mandate?” (Referred to Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for consideration and response) Received for Information (3) Committee and Board Meeting Minutes – Memorial Library Board – February 15, 2012 {budget cuts but funds for "fresh rebrand", IOW new logo?} (4) BC and Yukon Heart and Stroke Foundation and BC Lung Assn, Mar 29, regarding “Smoke-Free Outdoor Public Places Bylaw” (5) R. Kozakewich, March 18, 2012, regarding “Grosvenor Land Development Project” (6) 2 submissions dated March 25 and 28, 2012, regarding Council Remuneration Responses to Correspondence (7) Director of Planning, Lands and Permits, March 28, 2012, response to nognz brain fitness, regarding Development Permit Application No. 11-051 for 1519 Bellevue Avenue Council Correspondence Update to April 5, 2012 (up to 12:00 Noon) Referred for Action 1 W. Alden, March 29, 2012, regarding Argyle Avenue, 15th Street, and Bellevue Avenue Intersection (Referred to Director of Engineering and Transportation for consideration and response) 2 M. and R. Shulz, April 2, 2012, regarding “Westerly Traffic Overpass at Park Royal” (Referred to Director of Engineering and Transportation for consideration and response) 3 explorASIAN, March 19, 2012, regarding “Request for a Proclamation of Asian Heritage Month – May, 2012” (Referred to Mayor for consideration and response) 4 S. W. Holmes, April 2, 2012, regarding “Parking on Westcot Road and Place” (Referred to Director of Engineering and Transportation for consideration and response) 5 C. Ekdahl, April 3, 2012, regarding Request for Proclamation – Day of the Honey Bee – May 29, 2012 (Referred to Municipal Clerk for response) 6 S. Slater, April 5, 2012, regarding “Questions for Mayor and Council” (Referred to Chief Administrative Officer for consideration and response) 7 April 4, 2012, regarding “March 13th – Concern Over Noise Level” (Referred to Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for consideration and response) Received for Information 8 K. Jessen, March 29, 2012, regarding “B.C. Safety Authority” 9 Union of BC Municipalities, March 30, 2012, regarding “Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative – Upcoming Application Deadline” 10 North Shore Family Court and Youth Justice Committee, undated, regarding “Law Day 2012 – Open House – April 14, 2012” 11 North Shore Cmnty Resources, April 2, 2012, regarding “Please Save the Date: Invitation to Rights of the Child Celebration May 26” 12 Z. Salemohamed, April 4, 2012, regarding “Proposed Development for 2372 Bellevue Avenue” Responses to Correspondence (13) Acting Special Event Coordinator, April 4, response re “March 13 – Concern Over Noise Level” (“Formal Complaint Noice Bylaw”) (14) Director of Planning, Lands, and Permits, March 29, 2012, response to B. Helliwell, regarding “Proposal by Cascadia Tower Inc. for a Telecommunications Tower in the Vicinity of Burkehill Road” Council Correspondence Update to April 13, 2012 (up to 12:00 Noon) Referred for Action 1 Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, April 3, 2012, regarding The Scotiabank MS Walk – April 29, 2012 (Referred to Mayor and Council for consideration and response) 2 J. Adams, April 9, 2012, regarding “Rental Apartment Buildings Being Used As Cell Phone Towers in Ambleside” (Referred to Director of Planning, Lands, and Permits for consideration and response) 3 P. Cooling, April 12, 2012, regarding “Collingwood School” (Referred to Director of Engineering and Transportation for consideration and response) 4 West Van Matters, April 12, 2012, regarding “Cmte/WG Policies” (Referred to Chief Administrative Officer for consideration and response) {Urging Ccl to make sure policies followed since some ignored/missed: notification, openness, posting, public engagement, notes, etc} Received for Information 5 WV Sec School Recycling Club, undated, re Invitation to WV Battery Recycling Program Event on Int'l Mother Earth Day – Apr 21 6 J. Irwin, 2 submissions dated April 13, re “Densification, A Liveability [or Livability] Quotient and NSh Conversations Proposal” {A thorough exploration of various POVs wrt densification, including 'Vancouverism' and NSh Iconic; excerpts from several experts in the field and crucial to the future of our area -- devt! -- recommended reading} 7 Union of British Columbia Municipalities, April 5, 2012, regarding “RCMP Contract” 8 4 submissions dated April 2 – 4, 2012, regarding Proposed Duplex for 2372 Bellevue Avenue 9 West Vancouver Track and Field Club, April 11, 2012, regarding “Invitation to the Spring Sprint – May 2012” 10 Province of BC, March 15, 2012, re Official Debates of the Legislative Assembly regarding West Vancouver Centennial 11 Director of Planning, Lands, and Permits, April 11, response to S. Slater, regarding “Questions General and re 1300 Marine” 12 Dir/Engg/Transportation, April 11, response re “Gleneagles School Sound Barrier and Tree Removal/Round-about Construction” 13 Dir/Engg and Transportation, April 11, 2012, response to M. and R. Shulz regarding “Westerly Traffic Overpass at Park Royal” 14 Director of Parks and Community Services, April 5, 2012, response to V. Taylor regarding “Lighthouse Park Queries” 15 DirEngg and Transportation, April 11, 2012, response to R. and J. Goddard regarding “Trees” {May I say to start that I have always found the Dir/Engg most pleasant; this must be a case that can be resolved by a different procedure and I hope to have a suggestion Monday. More ought to be done to mitigate/compensate for how these homeowners were treated wrt their very own property.} Council Correspondence Update to April 17, 2012 (up to 4:30pm) Referred for Action 1 MetroV, Apr 4 re “Acceptance of Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw 1160, 2012” (Referred to Director of Planning, Lands, and Permits for consideration and response) 2 Metro Vancouver, April 4, re “Notification of a Proposed Amendment to the Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy” (Referred to Director of Planning, Lands, and Permits for consideration and response) 3 Petition, undated, re The Closure to Traffic on the 1400blk of Bellevue on Sundays during Sept and Oct (Farmers’ Market) (Referred to Director of Planning, Lands, and Permits for consideration and response) Received for Information 4 J. Irwin, April 16, 2012, regarding “Densification, A [Livable] Quotient and a North Shore Proposal” (This is a v interesting encompassing submission regarding options re densification and devt; lots of information and quotations from Sam Sullivan, Peter Simpson, Gordon Gibson, Trevor Carolan, Gordon Price, etc; will be a series on City Conversations; well worth reading -- your POV is important -- be informed! and prepared.} 5 City of Kamloops, April 5, 2012, regarding “Cities Fit for Children Conference – May 10-11, 2012” 6 Vancouver Coastal Health, April 12, 2012, regarding Healthy Families BC Communities Strategy – May 9, 2012 7 North Shore Keep Well Society, April 17, 2012, regarding “North Shore Keep Well Celebrates 25th Anniversary” 8 West Vancouver Field Hockey Club (WVFHC), April 17, 2012, regarding “Thank-you to Parks from WVFHC” 9 TELUS Corporation, April 16, 2012, regarding Infrastructure Upgrades and Community Engagement 10 Union of British Columbia Municipalities, April 16, 2012, regarding “RCMP Contract – Update” 11 4 submissions dated April 16 – 17, 2012, regarding Proposed Devt Permit Applic for 2190 Camelot Road, 2185 Union Ave, and lot 3 in the 2100 Block of Union Ave (Referred to April 23, 2012 Council meeting for Council consideration) {See comments with Agenda Item 8 above} Responses to Correspondence 12 Dir/Planning, Lands, and Permits, April 13, response to L. Wong regarding “Rosemont Condominiums – 2271 Bellevue Avenue” 13 Director of Planning, Lands, and Permits, April 13, 2012, response regarding “Evelyn Drive – Update In Process? – Is Council Up-To-Date? – Will Council Support Approved Master Plan? – Will Council Review Type and Level of Community Benefits And Seek Increase If Appropriate?” _________________________________________________________________________________________ ADDED LATER (after agenda out Thursday; cd not copy and paste): The detailed research on trees in Caulfeild Park over the past 20 years is extremely impressive (and depressing); all documented COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE UPDATE TO APRIL 20, 2012 (NOON) Referred for Action (1) April 17, 2012, regarding "Caulfeild Park Management Plan" (Referred to Director of Parks and Community Services for consideration and response) Received for Information (2) Committee and Board Meeting Minutes - Community Grants Committee - March 9, 2012; West Vancouver Memorial Library Board - March 21, 2012; Board of Variance Hearing Minutes - March 21, 2012 (3) Kiwanis Seniors Housing Society of WV, April 19, 2012, re "Kiwanis Seniors Housing Society or WV Groundbreaking Ceremony" (4) S. Hills, March 30, 2012, regarding "Proposed Duplex for 2372 Bellevue Avenue" (5) D. Martin, April 18, 2012, regarding "Development Permit #11-049 for 1735 and 1747 Mathers" (Referred to April 23, 2012 Council Meeting for Council consideration) (6) Two submissions from G. Schindele dated April 11 re "A Nightmare - Traffic Lights - Marine Dr/Park Royal" and "1300 Block, Marine Drive, Ambleside etc.," _________________________________________________________________________________________
OTHER ITEMS 16. Council has requested that the following correspondence be brought forward for discussion, and may propose a motion if Council considers that further action is required. Tower Inc. for a telecommunications Tower in the Vicinity of Burkehill Road”. 17. PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS 18. ADJOURNMENT
=== ANIMALWATCH === Pilot forced to land after snake is found in cockpit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17626518 === INFObits === o On the BBC, German Prime Minister Angela Merkel commented that in 1950 the world's popn was 2.5B and Europe's 500M; today the world's popn is 7B and Europe's popn is 500M. o CPTnet 12 April 2012 ABORIGINAL JUSTICE: KI celebrates bittersweet victory On 29 March 2012, the Ontario govt paid $3.5 million to mining company God’s Lake Resources (GLR) to walk away from its leases, located on Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI) lands. Multiple sacred KI graves lie within the claim area. KI had issued an eviction notice to GLR last September. http://www.cpt.org/cptnet/2012/04/12/aboriginal-justice-ki-celebrates-bittersweet-victory === SYRIAWATCH === Annan peace plan never stood a chance -- Jonathan Manthorpe is an excellent journalist and writes on int'l affairs in the VSun. I did know that it was complicated in Syria and that the Christians were allied with Assad and the Alawites (a Muslim sect), but not that it also involved the Sunni/Shia rivalry with Sunni money in and (what shd hv bn expected since they did in Iraq, Saddam also being too secular) that al Qaeda had come in too. Assad's father had subdued the Muslim Brotherhood (as had Egypt's Mubarak and now they're winning seats in the new Egyptian govt). A recent analysis on the situation in Syria provides more information and context. Rest of the article: http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Annan+peace+plan+never+stood+chance/6434455/story.html === MONEYWATCH === Care to see how much your Doctor made in 2011 through MSP Payments? http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/msp/legislation/pdf/bluebook2011.pdf varying overhead though === FOODWATCH === Vancouver! April 10th, 2012 -- Future Cities continues to explore why Vancouver continually tops the livability index charts, this week looking at the city’s commitment to local food production. We meet the urban farmers who are growing tons of food in tiny spaces, all part of Vancouver’s ambition to among the most sustainable cities in the world. See CNN's clip on Vancouver: http://business.blogs.cnn.com/2012/04/10/vancouvers-urban-farmers/ === FROGWATCH === The Save the Frogs website: http://savethefrogs.com/ The day this year is on Saturday but we're celebrating it on Sunday -- the fourth annual On Sunday April 29th from 1 - 4pm, North Shore Wetland Partners Society is returning to Cypress Falls Park in West Vancouver to continue GPS mapping of local wetlands and raising awareness about the amphibians and other species that live there. The group will meet at the northwestern end of Cypress Falls Park, in Cypress Trails Park and playground, before going into the park and local wetlands to do mapping and a bio-blitz. Participants will be required to have appropriate clothing and fitness to travel over moderate terrain. Citizen scientists are welcome to assist with species identification. An educational display will be set up in Cypress Trails Park with Save the Frogs Day and other education materials available. An opportunity for creating Save The Frogs Art will also be provided. The event is open to the public but limited numbers will be able to participate in the mapping of sensitive habitat. Contact Paul for details: 604 831 6145 north.shore.wetland.partners@gmail.com
=== TREEWATCH === Year of the Forest ... Boreal conservation plans top advocacy group's list of 2011 events ... The boreal forest covers more than one-third of Canada's entire land mass, forming a 1,000-kilo-metre-deep swath of green that stretches from Yukon to Newfoundland and Labrador. ... http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Year+Forest+good/5927536/story.html
=== HERITAGEWATCH ===
+ HERITAGE SOCIETY of BC Heritage BC Releases Strategic Plan [Recently] Heritage BC put the finishing touches on a new strategic plan to guide the organization through the next three years. Completed with funding support from the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations, the plan spells out a new relationship with the provincial government. Moving forward, Heritage BC will be a more mature and independent organization, with a strong emphasis on self-sufficiency, more a partner with than a client of the provincial government. Heritage BC, however, still needs up-front support from the province to establish a new, permanent basis of operations, and has requested a meeting with heritage minister, Steve Thomson, to discuss the options. See www.heritagebc.ca
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= Annual Top Ten Endangered Sites Bus Tour & Launch Saturday, May 5 -- 1 to 5pm (loading begins at 12:30 and bus departs at 1pm SHARP) Meet in the Vancouver Museum Parking Lot, 1100 Chestnut St. Admission: $30; Heritage Vancouver Members $25 Ticket purchase online: hvs-topten2012.eventbrite.ca Note: We've added a second bus, since the first bus has already sold out. Climb aboard two Transit Museum Society (TRAMS) historic buses for an exclusive guided tour of Heritage Vancouver's 2012 Top Ten Endangered sites. Be the first to know what sites are on the Top Ten this year. Heritage Vancouver will be announcing the Top Ten Endangered Sites right before the bus tour departs. Tour guides Donald Luxton, well-known author and heritage expert and the President of Heritage Vancouver, and Anthony Norfolk, head of our Advocacy Group, will both fascinate you with their stories of this year's endangered sites. The buses will stop at selected sites and you will have the opportunity to explore these sites in detail and have a conversation with community members. Purchase your tickets early as this popular, award-winning tour always sells out. See our Top Ten pages to view all previous years' entries, from 2001 to 2011. The 2012 Top Ten list is released this year at start of the bus tour. Vehicles supplied by the Transit Museum Society (TRAMS): www.trams.bc.ca *Note: Even beautifully restored transit vehicles can have their off-days, and a variety of buses from the TRAMS collection will be used based upon availability. Thank you for your support! • Make a tax-deductible donation: • Join Us! Become a member of Heritage Vancouver Society • E-bulletin sign-up to receive event listings, alerts and heritage info • All upcoming events: www.heritagevancouver.org
+ VANCOUVER HERITAGE FOUNDATION Newsletter: http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/375523/198017fe38/1805511597/ce39150ee2/ BROWN BAG LUNCH AND LEARN - LAST IN SPRING SERIES Bring a lunch and enjoy dynamic, illustrated presentations on current projects around Vancouver. NEXT WEEK 'Lauchlan Hamilton and the Canadian Pacific Railway: Their Role in Shaping the Future of Downtown Vancouver', with Michael Gordon, Senior Planner @ COV, April 25th. Until a couple of decades ago, the Canadian Pacific Railway and its lands and facilities were a prominent feature of Downtown Vancouver. The CPR is forgotten by many Vancouverites as having a central role in the emergence of the city for more than a century. The presentation will speak to the legacies of the CPR in the structure and character of Downtown Vancouver. DETAILS Wednesdays, 12 - 1:30pm, $12 incl. hst @ BCIT Downtown Campus; see website to reserve WALKING TOUR - CHINATOWN Our next VHF walking tour is in Chinatown! Chinese immigration to Vancouver predates the city's incorporation in 1886. Dotted throughout Chinatown are society buildings constructed as headquarters for Chinese fraternal and clan groups. Sure to be an interesting tour! DETAILS VHF's Walking Tour: Chinatown, Friday April 27, noon - 1:30pm, w/ Maurice Guibord, $12 incl.hst; see website to reserve Meet @ SE corner of Carrall & Pender Streets, rain or shine. ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE SALE - DROP OFF DATES Thanks to those that have already donated salvage to us - we're receiving some very interesting pieces in preparation for our 2012 Salvage Sale on Saturday May 12th! We have three remaining drop off dates - we'd love your architectural salvage! DETAILS -- Dates: Friday April 27th; Friday May 4th; Friday May 11th Time: 11am - 1pm only Location: VHF Warehouse, Unit 115 - 7011 Elmbridge Way, at Gilbert in Richmond. Please let us know if you're planning to drop salvage off - website for directions. OLD SCHOOL - UNIQUE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES NEXT
WEEK -- How
to Photograph Heritage Structures,
- SECOND DATE ANNOUNCED: Saturday, April 28th, 9am-5pm, $125 @ VHF office, limit ten people Whether you're interested in recording and documenting buildings, or artistically interpreting urban environments through photography, you will elevate your knowledge and understanding of urban settings and your quality of photography with Architect & Photographer Richard Hulbert. All courses eligible for AIBC, BCSLA, BOABC, PIBC, and BCAAIC professional development credits - see website for details. HANDFUL OF VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED FOR HERITAGE HOUSE TOUR The VHF Heritage House Tour is fast approaching. We need about ten more volunteers! Do you know of people that may be suitable volunteers? Please put them in touch with us! REGISTER AS A HERITAGE HOUSE TOUR VOLUNTEER Call the VHF office at 604 264 9642 or send an email to Rebecca Bishop, Program Manager,and fill out the requested information. PLACES THAT MATTER Places That Matter is a plaque project celebrating the 125th anniversary of the incorporation of the city. The Vancouver Heritage Foundation asked for the public’s help in 2011 to identify and mark 125 sites commemorating people, places, and events that have shaped the city. This grassroots, broad‐based commemorative plaque project focuses on recognizing places, people, and events that matter to Vancouverites. This week plaques are being presented to: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden on April 24; the original Jewish Community Centre, now the BC Lung Association on Oak St, on April 25; and the Gospel Mission on April 28 (11am open house, 331 Carrall St, everyone welcome). [see website]
=== WORDWATCH === Canadian Invention / Neologism {See photo of the signing by HM Queen at end of Headsup 07D} Am sure you know the BNA Act (British North America Act) established Canada* B/c it was drawn up and signed in Britain, it had never been in Canada, so bringing it to Canada -- done when the Charter of Rights and Freedoms was signed at the same time 30 years ago (1982) -- cd not be called repatriation Patriation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriation The word patriation was invented in Canada and based upon the word repatriation, which means to return to one's country. As the Canadian constitution was ...
* SOME BACKGROUND: British North America Acts - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_North_America_Acts The British North America Acts 1867–1975 are the original names of a series of Acts at the core of the constitution of Canada. They were enacted by ... Constitution Act, 1867 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitution_Act,_1867 The British North America Act, 1867 established the Dominion of Canada by fusing the North American British colonies of the Province of Canada, the Province ... British North America Act or BNA Act canadaonline.about.com/od/confederation/g/bnaact.htm The British North America Act, now called the Constitution Act 1867, is one of the base documents of the Canadian constitution.
~~~ MAIKU ~~~ March 2012
cherry blossoms fade petals drop slowly each one a sad memory You'll recognize remembering the Japanese tsunami/tragedy last year This one got second place in Neo-Classical Haiku in the World Haiku Review just published ## http://sites.google.com/site/worldhaikureview2/whr/home/whr-april-2012/haiku-1---neo-classical The one I wrote a year ago was published in WHR last year (honourable mention):
wave follows earthquake Man, trees, swept away before the cherry blossoms === SILLY SECTION === Show-and-Tell A kindergarten teacher gave her class a "show and tell" assignment. Each student was instructed to bring in an object to share with the class that represented their religion. The first student got up in front of the class and said, "My name is Benjamin and I am Jewish and this is a Star of David." The second student got up in front of the class and said, "My name is Mary. I'm a Catholic and this is the Crucifix." The third student got in up front of the class and said, " My name is Tommy and I am Baptist and this is a casserole." The Lawyer at the Pearly Gates Recently a teacher, a garbage collector, and a lawyer wound up together at the Pearly Gates. St. Peter informed them that in order to get into heaven, they would each have to answer one question. St. Peter addressed the teacher and asked, “What was the name of the ship that crashed into the iceberg? They just made a movie about it.” The teacher answered quickly, “That would be the Titanic.” St. Peter let her through the gate. St. Peter turned to the garbage man and figuring heaven didn’t REALLY need all the odors this guy would bring with him, decided to make the question a little harder: “How many people died on the ship?” But the trash man had just seen the movie, too, and he answered, “about 1,500.”“That’s right! You may enter,” said Peter. Then St. Peter turned to the lawyer and said, “Name them.” First Time at a Unitarian Service A man goes to a Unitarian Universalist service for the first time, and later is asked what he thought of it. "Darndest church I ever went to," he replies, "the only time I heard the name of Jesus Christ was when the janitor fell down the stairs."
+++ QUOTATIONS / THOUGHTS / PUNS +++ Intellectuals solve problems; geniuses prevent them. -- Albert Einstein, German physicist (1879 - 1955) The difference between literature and journalism is that journalism is unreadable and literature is not read. -- Oscar Wilde, Irish writer and poet (1854 - 1900) When I was a boy I was told that anybody could become President. I'm beginning to believe it . -- Clarence Darrow, American lawyer (1857 - 1938) Mechanical difficulties with language are the outcome of internal difficulties with thought. -- Elizabeth Bowen, Irish novelist (1899 - 1973) If what you are getting online is for free, you are not the customer, you are the product. -- Jonathan Zittrain, professor of Internet law (b. 1969) The time to relax is when you don't have time for it. -- Sydney J. Harris, American journalist (1917 -1986) Experience is that marvellous thing that enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again. -- Franklin P. Jones, American reporter and humorist (1908 - 1980)
Men ever had, and ever will have leave, To coin new words well suited to the age, Words are like leaves, some wither every year, And every year a younger race succeeds. -- Horace, Roman lyric poet and satirist (65 - 8 BCE)
It is not so much our friends' help that helps us as the confident knowledge that they will help us. -- Epicurus, Greek philosopher (c. 341 - 270 BCE) Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself. -- George Bernard Shaw, Irish playwright (1856 - 1950) The stupid neither forgive nor forget; the naive forgive and forget; the wise forgive but do not forget. -- Thomas Szasz, Hungarian-born American psychiatrist (b 1920) The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax. -- Albert Einstein, German physicist (1879 - 1955) A ‘critic’ is a man who knows the way but can’t drive the car. -- Kenneth Tynan, English theatre critic (1927 - 1980) Laughter is the shortest distance between two people. -- Victor Borge, Danish comedian and pianist (1909 - 2000) What is more mortifying than to feel that you have missed the plum for want of courage to shake the tree? -- Logan Pearsall Smith, American essayist and critic (1865 - 1946) It is only because of problems that we grow mentally and spiritually. -- M. Scott Peck, American psychiatrist and author (1936 - 2005) What is the purpose of the giant sequoia tree? The purpose of the giant sequoia tree is to provide shade for the tiny titmouse. -- Edward Abbey, American naturalist and author (1927 - 1989) Expectations are resentments under construction. -- Anne Lamott, American writer (b 1954) Every man is as God made him, and often worse. -- Miguel de Cervantes, Spanish writer (1547 - 1616) To his dog, every man is a hero, hence the constant popularity of dogs. -– Aldous Huxley, English writer (1894 - 1963) Biblical Puns Q: What was the secret of Delilah getting into Samson’s house? A: She picked his locks. Q: Why didn’t Pharaoh let the Israelites go into the wilderness after the first six plagues? A: He was in de Nile. Q: Why did Samson try to avoid arguing with Delilah? A: He didn’t want to split hairs.
The middle east does not need any psychiatrists because there are nomad people. When the bad poet stood in front of the judge, the judge thought the punishment should fit the rhyme. When I'm feeling tired at work I just use my smart phone to download a nap. I changed my iPod name to Titanic. It's syncing now. Diets are for people who are thick and tired of it all. Haunted French pancakes give me the crepes . When chemists die, they barium . A dyslexic man walks into a bra . _______________________________________________________________________________ PUN QUIZ Why is a polka like beer? b/c there are so many hops in it • What's a frank frank? a hot dog who gives his honest opinion • How do pigs write? with a pigpen
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