WVM2010-18
July 19 Ccl NOTES
July 26 AGENDA
Calendar to Aug 8th+
by
Carolanne Reynolds, Editor
www.WestVan.org
Harmony Arts starts
July 30 and have a cuppa at the RoyalTea-by-the-Sea! Saturday
July 31st!
IN THIS ISSUE:
MAIN ITEMS special Ccl Mtg July 26th: Wetmore
Site consultation plan (paid for? we have a choice?); Secondary
Stes Mid-Year Report; Knotweed Control Pilot Project; Adoption
of the 2009 Annual Budget Amendment, the Cemetery Regulation,
the Animal Control and Licence bylaws; Child Care Ctr Licence
Agreement; NO CORRESPONDENCE OR LIST APPEARS ON
AGENDA (yet :-) -- let's be hopeful)
however :-(
{Since the implication is that the website and
links are complicated or too difficult, can't we at least have the
list on the agenda? That's minimal, negligible time and effort.
Only seven listed last week including info on UBCM appointments and
extension of 2010 Cmnty Excellence Awards. How can DWV be
nominated if they've taken away the information on Correspondence from
the ccl mtg agenda? -- yet Ccl still gets it. Go figure.
We're unterMensch.}
= Then Brain Teaser :-)
= Vive le Canada (Monarchy, Queen's Plate,
Metis 125); from the EDITOR'S DESK (Fireworks; Hugs &
RAK); UPDATES (New Dir/Fin; BC Premier's salary $186K -- WV's
remuneration near and above!; Popn; Ambleside
Waterfront)
= CALENDAR to July 31st; CULTUREWATCH
(Theatre, Music, Art: VAG; Mona Lisa's shadows)
= Ccl Mtg NOTES July 19th: NSh Restorative
Justice Society Annual Report; 2009 Annual Report and Budget
Amendments FOR PUBLIC INPUT; DVP Applics for 2972 Park Lane,
925 Sentinel, 1395 Haywood; BCFerries Non-Enforcement of Noise Bylaw
Jul 23 - 25; Animal Control/Licence Bylaw; Cemetery Regs/Fees; OCP
Amendment for Housing Pilot Prog and Sec Stes Fees/Charges Bylaws for
Adoption.
= Ccl Mtg AGENDA July 26th
= ANIMALWATCH (unbelievable story of a walrus in Sask; BC
Salmon); CENSUSWATCH; NEWSWATCH (Frum Maclean's; US Jails;
World's most expensive cocktail); INFObits (Israeli Watch Grp; Avigdor
Lieberman); WEBWATCH (Peaceful Kurds); SOCCERWATCH (and footballers);
NEWS from America; LANGUAGEWATCH/WORDWATCH (WVM Glossary addns;
Etymology: words, music, and nude dancing; Pronunciation: Metis,
Kabul, Apartheid; Esoterica/Architecture: Hylozoism); MAIKU
(Saturday's Fireworks); QUOTATIONS/THOUGHTS/PUNS/BRAINTEASER
ANSWER
~~~ BRAIN TEASER:
Brad stared through the dirty soot-smeared
window on the 22nd floor of the office tower. Overcome with depression
he slid the window open and jumped through it. It was a sheer drop
outside the building to the ground. Miraculously after he landed he
was completely unhurt. Since there was nothing to cushion his fall or
slow his descent, how could he have survived the
fall?
=== Vive le CANADA
===
+ Canada is a monarchy (constitutional) as you know but few
realize that Quebec has always been a monarchy b/c it became part of
British North America before France's Revolution (1789) so the
tradition is part of all of Canada's history, including the
Amerindians who had (some still have) hereditary chiefs.
+ During Her Majesty's visit, Queen Elizabeth II attended
the Queen's Plate wch started in 1860 making it the longest
thoroughbred race in NAm.
+ Buckingham Palace announced July 25 it's on Flickr.
It has up-to-date as well as archive photographs. In 2007 a
Royal YouTube channel was launched and a British Monarchy Twitter
account in 2009. Who doesn't say Royalty Rocks!
+ This year is the 125th anniversary of the Metis
(pronounced may-TEECE or may-TISS; see WORDWATCH below) in
Canada.
=== from the EDITOR'S DESK
===
* FIREWORKS *
Oh, such a beautiful city!
The magic of sparkling fireworks that light up the sky over the
water between the arms of Point Grey and Point Atkinson.
This is Celebration of Light time. The American display was
surprisingly low key with only a couple of ooooos and aaahs and a bit
of applause. Spain however was varied with great synchronicity
along with an amusing and well-timed passage from 2001, Thus Spake
Zarathustra, and multi-coloured burst at the end.
* HUGS and RAK *
An email colleague sent this to me; I'd heard of this in several
places but hadn't seen a video.
While I haven't gone that far, I long have advocated RAK, Random
Acts of Kindness.
In my years of travels, there were many incidents of kindness
extended to my girlfriend and me, acts that likely there'd be no
opportunity to return the consideration or favour, so I think of it as
passing it on. Kindness makes the world go round -- and more
fun!
So, ENJOY YOUR SUMMER!
=== UPDATES ===
+ Breaking News
> Port Coquitlam has voted in favour of giving
themselves a hefty raise (after 15 years without), with a 27% increase
for councillors and a 42% boost for Mayor Greg Moore. DWV has
the lowest salaries for the politicians (and among the highest for
staff re pay and numbers given the size of the M).
> Nina Leemhuis Appointed
Director of Financial Services
For details, see:
http://www.westvancouver.ca/Level3.aspx?id=29426
+ PAY
The Premier of BC's salary is $186K -- if you saw
the list of DWV salaries/remuneration in the last issue (WVM17) that
listed those over $120K or looked at the Annual Report info (see
below), you'll see that many of our staff make nearly that much and
even more. WV has a population of under 45K, BC has
4.5M. The relative responsibilities scream.
Politicians are really underpaid -- and some under-appreciated --
and our Council is paid pittance considering their responsibilities
and the time they put in, representing US.
+ ANNUAL REPORT 2009
The Mayor's remarks at the beginning of the July 19th ccl mtg
(see that section below) provide some context and background.
The Annual Report
is available for inspection at the Finance Department in Municipal
Hall and is on the DWV website:
2009 Annual
Report (PDF, 4.5 MB) and 2009 Financial Information Act Report (PDF, 659
KB)
The CAO says that resident comments and input
are still welcome.
+ WV POPULATION
In response to a query from a subscriber as to what the popn
stats include
(more info in WVM 17: 2005 - 43,967; 2006 - 44,272: 2007 -
44,097; 2008 - 44,452; 2009 - 44,452)
Bob Sokol, Director of Planning, Lands, and Permits kindly
provided further clarification:
The population figures below do not
include the Squamish Nation Reserve (the source for this data was BC
Stats municipal population estimates). The Squamish Nation
Reserve is included in the population total for the West Vancouver
Local Health Area (West Van, Lions Bay, Bowen Island, Cap
5).
BC Stats population estimates use the
Census as a base, but also take into account a census undercount of
approximately 4% (i.e people missed by the census) along with other
factors (such as births/deaths).
As the intent of the Census is to
enumerate everyone living in Canada, Statistics Canada tries to
count every resident regardless if they live in a legal or illegal
suite, therefore the assumption is that population totals
include residents of secondary suites.
+ Ambleside
Waterfront Plan
Update: June
2, 2010 --
Three projects that support the Ambleside Waterfront Plan's goal to
increase public access to the waterfront are making good
progress.
The
extension of the Seawalk from John Lawson Park to 15th Street has been
completed.
Millennium Park at the foot of 15 Street is once more open to
the public after being upgraded.
Demolition of the publicly-owned houses on the waterfront is
currently underway.
The District is
working to open up green spaces around John Lawson Park, giving the
public greater access to the Silk Purse and Music Box. The area will
continue to be freshened up for everyone's enjoyment this
summer.
Other
Initiatives
Council has decided
to retain the boat ramp in its current location for the present. As a
result, the Beach Seafood stand is also temporarily on hold. A Public
Open House was held on May 27th and was well attended. Your comments
are still welcome. Feedback Form - Ambleside Waterfront
Plan
Update: April
13, 2010
-- At the April 12th Council Meeting, staff and Council
presented the Ambleside Waterfront Concept Plan, including some
projects that are going ahead for the summer season.
Report to
Council, April 12, 2010 Ambleside Concept Plan Drawing Ambleside Town Centre
Strategy
...The goals of the
Ambleside Waterfront Plan are to:
Increase public access, use, enjoyment of the
waterfront
Increase vibrancy and vitality to the area by offering a
diversity of experiences
Strengthen connections with Ambleside Business Area
Foster environmental protection and stewardship
Build community identity and pride through the
arts
...Other
initiatives intended to create new experiences along the waterfront in
Ambleside include:
1756 Argyle
Expression of Interest - The District is considering potential
commercial uses for this property to further activate the Ambleside
waterfront. This is an expression of interest for food services to
explore the opportunity at 1756 Argyle.
=== CALENDAR to August
8th+ ===
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. Notices/mtgs/changes too late for the last WVM are
sent to subscribers as updates. Check the DWV
Calendar: http://www.westvancouver.ca/Calendar.aspx
Dundarave (Saturdays) and Ambleside
(Sundays) Farmers' Markets
*** A
sparkling gem in Vancouver's summer crown: July 21, 24, 28, 31
*** http://www.celebration-of-light.com/
== Wednesday July
28
~ 5:30pm ~ CEC -- CANCELLED
== Thursday July
29 ~ 5pm ~ NSh Cmte on
Disability Issues mtg -- CANCELLED
*** Friday July 30 ~~ Harmony Arts
Festival to Aug 8
*** Saturday July 31 ~~
RoyalTea-by-the-Sea in Dundarave Park
AUGUST
== Wednesday August 4
~ 7pm ~ SFU Harbourside -- New
Lecture: A FIELD GUIDE TO TRANSIT DEBATES
Venue:
SFU Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver
As transit becomes more popular, many cities are having intense
and often bitter quarrels about what kind of transit to build or
operate. Working from his 20 years of experience as a transit planning
consultant, Jarrett Walker examines some of the most common confusions
that affect debates about transit, and that often lead to
disappointing outcomes. He then suggests strategies for clarifying
transit debates, by recognizing the unavoidable "hard choices"
that arise from transit's intrinsic geometry and costs.
Jarrett Walker is a consultant specialising in transit
network design and policy, with 20 years' experience on four
continents. He grew up in Portland and has been based in Portland, San
Francisco, and Vancouver. Currently, he is a Principal Consultant for
McCormick Rankin Cagney, based in Sydney, Australia. He holds a Ph.D
from Stanford University and writes the popular transit weblog
humantransit.org.
== Sunday Aug 8
~ 8:30 - 10:30am ~ The
Hurdal 5km Summer Shuffle, Walk, or Run for Prostate
Cancer
Dundarave
Park: This annual event raises funds for support, treatment, and
research for those who suffer from prostate cancer. The 5km course
starts in Dundarave Park, takes participants along the seawall to
Ambleside Park and back. Info: 604 786 6131, www.runningposter.com
The Library is closed Sundays in July and August.
Mon
- Thurs 10am - 9pm; Fri - 10am - 6pm; Saturday
- 10am - 5pm
Wednesday July
28 A New View on Science and Spirituality
In a talk illustrated with cartoons and
compelling graphics, Geoff Olson speculates on what the human
connection to light, in all its guises, might mean for our future
evolution. 7 pm, Welsh Hall.
*** MASTER OF THE
INSTANT ~~ to August 28
Cartier-Bresson
Photographs from the National Gallery of Canada & Lionel Thomas -
Abstractions 1949 - 1990
[July10 home tour was in WVM Update]
Glimpse Of
Iranian Culture August 7th
Discover the rich
traditions of Iranian culture through traditional dance, music,
contemporary fashion, and art. This event will include live
performances, a calligraphy demonstration, a presentation on fashion
and jewellery, and a contemporary fashion display.
*** Salsa by the Sea is every Thursday 6:30 - 8:30 until
August 26th.
At Ambleside Landing behind the Ferry Building
Gallery
weather permitting ~ gallerywestvancouver.ca
~ ph 925 7290
All ages with all levels of dance experience are welcome!
$6 Drop-in Fee
Harmony Showcase Exhibition --
July 30 - August 15 -- Mixed Media -- 29 Local
Artists
Jane Adams, Richard Alm, Carole Arnston,
Patricia Baldwin, Susanna Blunt, Heather Cairns, Liz Calvin, Kendall
Cave, Nancy Chen, Elizabeth Cox, Alfred DePew, Natalie Grambow, Xwa
Lack Tun, Kiff Holland, Bahram Javahry, Ingunn Kemble, Peter Langer,
Anne Love, Olga Ottens, Janice Roberts
* July 27 -
August 8
-- Trioscapes
in Harmony
During the Harmony Arts
Festival the Silk Purse finds friendship and community front and
centre as three artists: Betty Ditters,
Sachiyo Grossmann,
and Jean
Vanderley exhibit their
"Trioscapes". Each artist has a unique interpretation of the
landscape. Although there are often discussions between the three as
they critique designs and exchange ideas. These artists assist and
inspire on another!
Opening
Reception: WEDNESDAY July 28th from 6 - 9pm
+++ KAY MEEK CENTRE
+++
Complete list of events: http://kaymeekcentre.com/on_stage/events_calendar
Electronic newsletter: http://kaymeekcentre.weebly.com
Simplest way to get on email list, call
913 3634 or email tickets@kaymeekcentre.com
+++ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 60, West
Vancouver +++
The Summer-Autumn
Issue of "The Torch" is now available
To view
the newsletter, just click the following link for direct
access:
Thank you for
your interest. / Best
regards, Janice
Mackay-Smith, The
Torch
WEST VANCOUVER CHAMBER
WELCOMES TOURISTS TO NORTH SHORE
The WVCC has opened up
a Summer
Kiosk on the South side
of Park Royal Shopping Centre. The Kiosk, located just outside of
Extra Foods, is now open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm until August 20th. Volunteers will be
on hand to answer questions and provide directions to local tourist
attractions.
Volunteers have been found
from WV Secondary schools, the volunteer workforce from West Vancouver
2010, WV Seniors' Centre and other groups from the North
Shore community. We greatly thank them for their generous time
and commitment to helping make West Vancouver one of the most friendly
and hospitable places to live and work.
+++ NATURE WALKS
Sunday 8th August -- Under the Tideline: A
beach walk
An
event for the Pacific Spirit Park Society. Membership not
required.
Meeting: 9am at Volunteer Park, 2800 Block Pt Grey Road.
About two hours; terrain -- wet, muddy, slippery, and rocky. Trip
Leader: David Cook 924-0147
We will look at the intertidal zone between the marine and land
worlds and see how adaptations by animals and plants allow them to
survive in such a harsh environment. Wear slip-proof and waterproof
footwear.
=== CULTUREWATCH
===
BC CULTURAL
CRAWL
The BC Cultural Crawl
is a self-guided tour of community-initiated events: music, theatre
and dance performances, visual arts, festivals, museum and heritage
exhibitions, culinary arts, community art walks, and more. Your
self-guided exploration of supercultural British Columbia begins here.
Browse August-long events, local cultural crawls, and community art
walks. Download itineraries and maps, and find all of the resources
you need to plan your own exploration on http://www.art-bc.com/ and http://www.art-bc.com/bc-cultural-crawl.php
*
THEATRE
TERRIFIC SEASON -- MAKE
SURE YOU SEE ALL FOUR! TWO HUMOROUS, TWO DRAMAS
[More
comments in earlier issues.]
- Much Ado About
Nothing; directed by Dean Paul Gibson
fun with a touch of flamenco; Jennifer Lines suitably adamant
against marriage.
- Antony and
Cleopatra; directed by Scott Bellis
absolute tour de force! Gripping. Jennifer Lines
is brilliant
- FALSTAFF (Henry IV, Parts I
and II); directed by Glynis Leyshon
Shakespeare's endearing comedic scoundrel; Dean Paul Gibson is
the rotund rogue.
- Henry V;
directed by Meg Roe
Alessandro Juliani is Prince Hal in Falstaff and becomes Henry
V; intriguing transition
+ Arts Club (tel 687
1644)
The 25th Annual Putnam County
Spelling Bee by William Finn, Granville Island Stage held over
to Aug 21
+ Dr Sun Yat Sen Classical
Chinese Garden - 662 3207
China Tea
Deal presented by Seven Tyrants Theatre, 7:30pm June 19 - Aug
29
+ Waterfront
Theatre tel 685 1731
The rock musical Hair, July 21 to Aug
1st
+ Theatre Under the Stars
(TUTS)
-- to Aug 20. Joseph and
the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Singin' in the
Rain; ph 734-1917
* MUSIC
Vancouver Early Music Festival 2010
starts July 25
o Friday evening, July 30,
2010 at 8pm (pre-concert introduction at 7:15pm)
UBC School of Music, 6361 Memorial Road, UBC
Campus
Michael Jarvis & Christopher Bagan harpsichords &
fortepiano
Three Instruments, Four
Hands -- Music from the High Baroque & Early
Classical era
Michael Jarvis & Christopher Bagan
star in a rare duo recital of Baroque keyboard music for two
harpsichords, and seldom-performed Classical repertoire for fortepiano
four-hands. Featured this evening: music by WF Bach, JS Bach, Johann
Mattheson, Mozart & Beethoven.
o Sunday evening, August 1,
2010 at 8pm (pre-concert introduction at 7:15pm)
UBC School of Music, 6361 Memorial Road, UBC
Campus
Bach's Sons: The Legacy of the
Baroque
Chamber Music from the late Baroque
and the Rococo
A programme of music by four of
Bach's sons, heralding the new era of reaction against the baroque
style, characterised by an emphasis on the expression of deeply felt
emotions within a musical work - an =E6sthetic typical of an age
that was much given to the expression of moving sentiments, not only
in art but in everyday life.
Marc Destrubé, violin;
Julie Andrijeski violin & viola; Wilbert Hazelzet,
traverso; Jaap ter Linden, violoncello; Jacques Ogg,
harpsichord
* ART
+ The da Vinci method -- Shadow strokes
-- The Economist
Jul 22nd 2010
Scientists at the
Louvre have discovered the secret to the Mona Lisa's
face
... For a
long time, scientists and curators have wondered how da Vinci created
shadows on her face with seemingly no brushstrokes or contours. Art
experts call this shadowing technique sfumato - like the Italian word
for smoke, fumo. Experts have long suspected sfumato shadowing has something to
do with the glazes that da Vinci used above the paint layer. But
proving this has been difficult because snatching a sample of the Mona
Lisa's face for chemical analysis is, unsurprisingly, frowned
upon...
+ Vancouver Art
Gallery
- EXHIBITION: JUNE 5 -
SEPTEMBER 6
THE MODERN WOMAN:
Drawings by DEGAS, RENOIR, TOULOUSE-LAUTREC, and other masterpieces
from the Musee d'Orsay. Tel 662 4700; visit http://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/
- PUBLIC PROGRAMS
-- All Programs free for Members.
NOW SHOWING: July 1, 2010 - January
3, 2011
IN DIALOGUE WITH CARR: Douglas
Coupland, Evan Lee, Liz Magor, Marianne Nicolson
This exhibition strategically pairs
the work of Emily Carr with key contemporary BC artists to draw out a
dialogue between Carr's legacy and the myriad ways in which artists
respond to it.
- Did you know that Ian Thom, the Gallery's
Senior Curator, Historical, is a Member of the Order of Canada -- the
country's highest civilian honour? On Friday, June 18, Ian was
bestowed with the honour at a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa. With
his extensive publications on prominent Canadian artists and his
organization of hundreds of exhibitions, Ian is recognized for his
lifetime contribution to the understanding and appreciation of
Canadian art. Visit the Gallery to see Ian's latest curatorial
project, Bearing Witness: Works from the
Collection! Click here =BB to find out
more.
http://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/the_exhibitions/exhibit_bearing_witness.html
+ Caroun Art
Gallery
You're invited to visit the
"Coffee-Shop Painting Exhibition":
August 3 - 29 (12 - 8pm)
-- Reception: Saturday August 7 from 4 -
10pm
Works by: Alireza Abbasi Isfahani,
Kasra Kiaei, Negar Kashian, Salar Ahmadian, and Zarrin Naghsh
Isfahani. Coffee-Shop
Painting is a kind of ancient Iranian Narrative Painting, started with
the opening of coffee shops in the Safavid era (16th century), and
flourished with the Constitution Movement during the Qajar period
(19th century). If interested in knowing more on
"Coffee-Shop Painting & Painters", pls
check:
=== CCL MTG NOTES July
19th ===
3pm in M Hall
MFCR and 7pm in Ccl Chamber
No, not a typo -- the closed session
will start at 3pm -- four hours of in
camera?
3:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER OPEN SESSION
2. EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC
RECOMMENDED: THAT in the public interest, members
of the public be excluded from part of the July 19, 2010 regular
Council Meeting on the basis of matters to be considered under the
following section of the Community Charter:
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:
c. labour relations or other
employee relations;
d. the security of the
property of the municipality;
e. the acquisition,
disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council
considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the
interests of the municipality;
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.
3. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
7:00 PM
Following conclusion of the closed session, the following
items will be considered:
4. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA July 19
TP moved: Add Item 9 Correspondence, to Item 10, to Item
11; also move 9, 10, 11 following the delegation (moving up)
Mayor: is there a seconder?
Sop: second
Mayor: Lewis had his hand up first; further discussion?
Sop: do you put your hand up when you make a motion?
Mayor, somewhat stunned by the remark: he was seconding it.
All those in favour?
CARRIED
{who knew how important seconding was? :-) now wait for
what comes next}
6. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
June 28, 2010 Special Council Meeting; and July
5, 2010 Regular Council Meeting.
[SW moved adoption]
Mayor: is there a seconder?
ML: over to you, Bill
Mayor: Cclr Sop!
Sop: second, Madam Mayor
Mayor: all those in favour?
CARRIED
Mayor: Before I invite the delegation up
I just wanted to make an imp correction to a letter to the
editor and a subsequent editorial in the NSNews about our budget in
2009.
It's important for the cmnty to understand that in a normal
fiscal year there are 26 pay periods and in 2009 there was 27, wch
happens once every 11 years. As a result we had $2M add'l
employment expenses. Secondly, WV completed a negotiated
settlement with our Firefighters' Union in 2009 wch resulted in about
$644K of retroactive payments, wch applied to 2007, 08, 09; this
settlement was consistent with those reached in the rest of the Metro
Region.
When you take those two anomalies -- well, the agreement isn't
really an anomaly, but certainly the 27th pay period is -- out of the
reported 11% increase, our increase becomes 6.4%.
Furthermore, there were 65 individuals* who reported earnings
in excess of $100K rather than the 183 suggested, and of those that's
35 more ppl than in 2008, 28 of those are firefighters, and that's b/c
they were pushed over the $100K threshold b/c of the renegotiated
settlements and the pay period.
I just wish to put that in the public record and I've written a
letter to that effect.
In spite of all of that, we were one of two Ms in the prov that
did not increase prop taxes in 2009.
And I appreciate the interest the NSNews takes in ensuring the
public are well-informed.
{* As you saw in my report of remuneration in the last
issue of WVM (17), my notes had 65 so I also wrote pointing out the
discrepancy since my count was 65 for WV. Marley's reply was
that 183 was the number for all the North Shore and he wd do a mea
culpa.}
Now to the delegation
7. DELEGATION
A. Abramson and G. Tolliday, North Shore Restorative
Justice Society (File: 0115-20-NVRJ1)
2009
Annual Report.
Mayor: invite Dep Chief Jim Almas and also the Restorative
Justice Society.
Jim Almas, WVPD: pleasure to introduce mbrs of NShRJ
As you know, WV has an evidence-based crime-reduction strategy
that we've implemented and a big part of that is being committed to
initiatives that focus on long-term outcomes.
The Restorative Justice play a vital role.
They hold offenders accountable for their actions; bring
offenders and victims together to deal with the impacts that those
crimes have on those victims.
Worked closely in the last eight years with our Victim Services
and mbrs in the field.
Prog v well-received esp with our youth.
not just charging, getting ppl on the right track.
Alana Abramson and Greg Tolliday.
AA: thx for having Greg and [me] here tonight.
thx supporting us for past few years; WV's been on board
(funding) since 2007
our org has been around since 1997; I've been with the org
for eight years
cannot believe how much I have seen the growth of acceptance of
this way of responding to crime and conflict.
my background is in criminology, I'm currently teaching
restorative justice at SFU, I'm a doctoral candidate there
when I first learned about restorative justice ten years ago no
one had ever heard of it
now we have four courses; all my students eager, embracing
new
not only in academia excite, also on the ground
our training is renowned; I speak at int'l conferences...
support, from volunteers, v small budget, cdn't do without them;
gave 750 hours last year
growing leaps and bounds, particularly in WV
more peaceful ways, rather than justice system and punitive
in schools; int'l movement
every year more and more referrals, most from WVPD
last year 95 cases, 20 from WVPD; might not sound like huge
numbers but we served 80 ppl in those 20 cases
approach is holistic, serve victims, offenders, and their cmnties
of care, so that cd be parents, cd be caregivers, ... if seniors,
their adult chn, all the ppl who care about them
we include those in the justice process
inviting them to share their needs in the aftermath of a crime or
a conflict
seeking an approach seeking to resolve that in a peaceful
able to move forward
also deal with cmnty conflicts like assault, break-and-enter,
theft, and mischief -- and before it gets to that stage
WVPD sends us files on nbrhd disputes, way to help have
conversations, like tree issues, noise complaints; know quite
prevalent on NSh; help cmnty mbrs process those
some of the highlights: 90% who responded to our survey were
extremely satisfied with the process
caring facilitators, volunteers from this cmnty; feel included,
respected, felt had needs met, closure -- different from dealing with
the criminal justice system, not approp for all cases
$6500 restitution was paid from offenders to victims
training 20 new volunteers in the fall, so will increase our
capacity
only see police using our resources more; lowers load,
resoln
from research reduces recidivism
tremendous opp for growing; thank you for your support
Greg, as a resident of WV has come to share his perspective as a
mbr of the board
G Tolliday: Alana doing wonderful job; I'm on the board
Peter McKnight talking about restorative justice in the paper
about Reena Virk, parents came to find peace
that kind of experience so important, victim will also help that
offender cope with what he has done, and change for future
we serve NSh, Bowen Island to Deep Cove, two assistants and Alana
is one; volunteers; $55K budget last year, clearly non-profit,
shoestring rather than a budget
bit of a warning
Mayor: thank you; glad you mentioned that; we don't like
delegations to come asking for funding
but you skirted that beautifully
when we gave tiny bit of money initially, wanted to know how it
wd work
want to see something constructive, not destructive
Sop: was on Court Watch
question for Dep Chief Almas, see break-in
physical weapons
do these go through Rest rather than court
JA: think that's wrt youth, brawl at lunch time, rather than
charging, consult with Alana
some may go to Crown Counsel
Alana: such a great Q
consult altercations; sometimes two will agree to have an
assault
Police are forced to consider alternate methods rather than going
to court
as a practitioner, assault cases, some of our xxx
questions not answered; sit down, see effect they've had
Sop: arson and weapons? youth offenders not prosecuted?
Alana: possession of weapons, maybe only think of two fires
started as a joke
sit down and meet with Fire Dept to learn what cd turn out,
xxx
Ev: wd like to thank both of you for presentation and clearer
understanding
pleasure of sitting on Youth Court and Justice with Alana,
pleasure and privilege to have her
benefit of the two speakers
thanks on behalf of whole cmnty
Mayor: now Ccl has altered the agenda a bit in consideration of
the ppl here tonight and move to Item 9
[7:21]
(File: 1010-20-10-018)
At the June 21 regular mtg Council received the
report dated June 10 from the Community Planner and set the date for
consideration for July 19, 2010.
Reports received up to July 15, 2010:
Development Variance Permit Application No. 10-018 (2972 Park
Lane) June 10; for Ccl June 21
Written Submissions received up to July 15, 2010:
None
Sokol: a lot of variances but many benefits to the cmnty
garage set back so cars going by, less steep, cars pulling in and
out so safety
will have reduced height; nbrs less impacted
you received a letter from the nbr of the east, came from his
solicitor. Mr Walker wrote about a wall and it is not with what
you have tonight -- you are not being asked to approve the wall
tonight
Ev: refers to considerable amt of work on foreshore and says will
go through our staff, but it doesn't specifically say that work shall
be carried out. Is that a specific XXX ?
Belief it is a requirement by our Mgr of Sust
in fact shows stepping down from pool
final plan must be agreed upon so think so
Mayor: we'll have a presentation by the architect
Sop: are the plans attached xxx
PRESENTATION BY APPLICANT
Gordon Hlynsky: architect for this project, owner is here also;
Bob explained it v well
this prop is extremely steep so siting v difficult
Marie is downsizing and wants it to reflect the cottage
further down slope higher the house so closer to street, so lower
and nbrs better view of waterfront
the present house is nonconforming as are others on the
street
we're in compliance with sideyard but not setback, 1ft
you can build a fence 8ft as long as less than 3 inches
proposing walls with 1ft??? with landscaping so softer
discussed with nbrs; nbr to the east, his fence is encroaching on
the blvd; he's an older gentleman and didn't really understand but if
there's a problem we'll discuss it
the pool deck, sewer ROW along rear setback line so can't build
xxx
cantilever out from pool
the old bylaw allowed structures but now xxx have to be
within
cantilever for pool equipment room
last week, the waterfront, met with Steve Jenkins and he
suggested we consult with an envmtal consultant wrt xxx
nbr on west, raised and with patio
ours is 6ft back so a 12ft difference
thought was to improve the scouring effect on beach with this
biologist
some study, envtal consultant and biologist came up with don't
quite meet with the zoning
have to raise to accommodate so leaving the beach the way it is,
been like that for.... don't want to be back here
it's been four months, so many little variances
Sop: on the prop lane, treatment into M land, what's that
treatment?
GH: conditions of Permit, plan by consultant
Sop: realize any movement upward from the ground; v narrow there;
emergency vehicles will never get by
if cars start parking, serious probs
GH: we're increasing the setback so more off-street parking
you're aware that street is v narrow
pulled garage back so two cars
Sop: saw it from water, good fit
CALL FOR PUBLIC INPUT
Mayor: no one on list, anyone wishing to comment? Cclr
Smith?
MS: didn't realize this was Sentinel
Mayor: oh, sorry, have you down for Park Lane
MS: I'm flexible; move received for information.
APPROVED
construction of a new house, pool deck, accessory
building and landscape walls, be approved.
At the June 28 regular mtg Council received the
report dated June 17 from the Manager of Community Planning and set
the date for consideration for July 19, 2010.
Reports received up to July 15, 2010:
Development Variance Permit Application No. 10-039 (925
Sentinel Drive); June 17; for Ccl June
28
Written Submissions received up to July 15,
2010: No items received to
date.
Sokol: worked with nbr, remove blockage of views, building rather
than two storeys
so it's a one-storey house but then exceeds the site
coverage
in Corresp received a letter from Aubeneau Crescent
Staff recognizes this but the bldg envelope cd in fact be wider;
since view from lane staff does not recommend any changes
Sop: lot size 10,535sf?
Sokol: yes
Sop: overall sqftg of bldg?
Sokol: 3680sf
PRESENTATION BY APPLICANT
CALL FOR PUBLIC INPUT
Mayor: no one signed up. Anyone?
Don Stuart: I'm the applicant. If anyone has any questions
happy to answer.
Mayor: none? any further input? then motion
CARRIED
[All written and verbal submissions received for
information]
MS: think we shd recognize Mr Stuart's letter; excellent,
accompanying applic, explaining reasons not negatively affecting
nbrs
covering letter, adding something to the applic; salute to Mr
Stuart
Mayor: excellent standard, thank you
[Motion: THAT DVP Applic ... to allow construction of a new
dwelling, be approved.]
CARRIED
Moving to Item 11; presentation again by Mr Sokol.
At the June 28 regular mtg Council received the report dated June
16 from the Community Planner and set the date for consideration for
July 19, 2010.
Reports received up to July 15, 2010:
Development Variance Permit Application No. 09-032 (1395
Haywood Ave); June 16; for Ccl June
28
Written Submissions received up to July 15, 2010:
NAME / DATE / FOR COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION:
Ev: excuse me, Madam Mayor, may I just speak?
Mayor: sorry, certainly; thank you for reminding me
Ev: For the record, I wd note that I was retained by the
applicant about a year ago to do the landscape plan and I submitted it
to the applicant last Oct. I've had no involvement with the
applicant or the plan or the designs or architectural work since then
and I wanted that to go on record.
Therefore no conflict of interest.
Mayor: thank you for full disclosure and apologies not going to
you first
Sokol: nec b/c corner-flanking lot
lots behind xxx
it is required to have the setback on both
25ft setback v constrained, distinct from 1407 across the street
wch only requires front
what that means front on xxx
b/c of signif setbacks v small footprint
this proposal has more of a front setback, more than the existing
house had
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roof pitch this way blocks views less
extensive landscaping and a rain garden, xxx
planting of six globe maple trees to block facade; others claim
will block view; typically they grow to 20ft
Sop: finished grade line; bottom floor the sec ste?
Sokol: majority below ground level, will be a patio letting
daylight in
Sop: what appears below almost first floor xxx ...?
Sokol: will be light av to the apt, uh, sec ste
Sop: on both upper and lower floor, above 25ft
is av house floor 10 ft?
Sokol: can't say; typical but can't say average
Sop: if floors 8ft each, wdn't ask for a variance
met with nbr and owner
concerned no trees stay at 20ft
owner said not obligated to put those trees on the
boulevard
nbr wd app trees not built there
Sokol: says plans must be submitted for approval
staff will approve plans that meet the intent: screen house and
plant in blvd
Sop: no trees there now, a grass patch
other side, south xxx
if nbr says in some years blocked view; 20ft and more and
wide
owner willing not to, so still required?
Sokol: required by District ...
Mayor: that's the answer from staff
is applicant here?
R Bradbury: I'm the architect; a lot of these houses were built
in the 1940s
what's being proposed is 8ft back, columns 6ft
so views being enhanced considerably
ht conforming, FAR conforming, only the setback the one
variance
unusual, bylaw is clear and grounds for hardship
conform and wd block more views
conforming with ht; moved the bldg further down the site, created
more daylight for the unit below
Mayor: maple tree question?
RB: other trees we cd look at; discussed with owner and willing
to discuss with staff
we've done many things to mitigate effect on nbrs so willing to
do more
PRESENTATION BY APPLICANT
CALL FOR PUBLIC INPUT
Mike Best: we hv strong objections to these maple trees b/c will
impact our sightlines
they refer to a front garden on this prop, shd be on Haywood but
will be on 14th
the sec ste is on Haywood, so is this legitimate?
Sokol: the principle entry will be on 14th
MBest: but that's not the legal address
Sokol: cd be looked at as part of the bldg process
Cclr?: are we voting on this, b/c it's not legal
Mayor: many are diff ...
sec ste bylaw, doors not on same wall, so this wd fit
Ccl can raise this in their discussion
so we have trees, front garden, and xxx ...
concerns about variance, feel rules there for a reason
you are setting a precedent here
H Durford: owner of 1070 14th St
on the 16th last week, met with Cclr Sop to discuss the tree
biz
Mr Akani said they must be planted, is that so?
Sokol: the reqmt for planting the trees is attached to the
Permit; last page of plan
if Ccl approves this,
Mayor: and if Ccl were to take into account some of these
concerns?
Sokol: cd be a tree of lower height
Mayor: so Ccl can give that direction
HD: this section has no sidewalk; don't understand why we have to
plant trees in the middle
we have chn that walk to school in the middle of the street
don't understand this
and Mr Akani agreed not to plant the trees
RB: may I make a clarification?
Mayor: sure
RB: I was negligent in not mentioning the history of this
house
main 14th and xxx off Haywood; so keeping same location since
1940s
Sop moved: received for information.
CARRIED
Sop moved: DVP Applic to allow construction of a new house and
detached garage, be approved.
Trees; everyone walks in the middle of the road there
at some point we'll put in sidewalks; a lot walk here; consider
safety
if trees on blvd, where will sidewalk go
corridor for views so why build large maple trees that will block
views and applicant said he wdn't
I'd move that staff work with applicant that trees not be
planted
re looking sec stes in future -- buried in ground with a patio to
let light in
not quality of life
if above ground, wd be way over limit; not quality living, that's
my concern
Mayor: they used to be called basement stes
presumably will conform
MS: purpose of these PHs is to get input from the public, hear
from public
any questions raised, wd ask for a staff report to comment on
public comments received tonight rather than approve this
suggest we ask for a staff report rather than approve this
bylaw tonight
Mayor: contrary to motion on the floor; wondering what
concerns were and we cd deal with them right now
MS: we make policy on the fly? deciding what trees to plant --
bizarre way to operate
Mayor: what I heard Sop say was applicant wd work it out with
the nbrs, facilitated by our Planning Dept
MS: and if they don't approve?
Mayor: then wd hv to bring it back
Sop: that's my amendment, that staff wd work with the
applicant
look at tree issue, they are there; in order to alter that we wd
have to have some consideration wch wd take precedent
all I'm asking; cd be approved with staff giving the
recommendation
MS: so ignore five responses from the public without issues other
than trees, and we ignore those and carry on -- why not wait a week
and ask for a staff report?
Mayor: fine, so if this fails, that is what we'll do
TP: support Cclr Sop's amendment on this
hear the tree and blvd the major issues
opp for nbrs and the owner to come together and come up with a
resoln
ML: logistically, we defeat this and introduce a new
motion?
Mayor: if majority of Ccl wishes; if clear on amendment, can do
that as well
ML: wd that be a modified DVP?
Mayor: you wish to introduce that amendment on the floor? okay,
Cclr Sop? modified approved?
Sokol: more direction, appropriate tree species other than five
globe maples, what tree wd be helpful
approve DVP directing staff to work out that one issue
comfortable with that, anything less specific than that, need to
bring it back
Sop: amendment to guarantee some consideration done
if we approve this, Cclr's Smith point, and the answer is no,
what have we resolved?
there are other issues, several others talked about
just talked about and left
Mayor: but it was your prerogative to make a motion
Sop: I did; I made a motion
moved staff work with applicant
Mayor: adding the word modified isn't nec if clear what it
is
Cclr Ev, find a way forward
Ev: some other species may be more appropriate; there are other
species; don't why these specifically specified here
no bearing on trees north; there is quite a signif slope down
14th and a grade so the trees wd be 10ft shorter
SW: Cclr Smith's point re various letters
variance is talking about setbacks and we're talking about nbrs
and trees, so no sense
Mayor: the variance is less than the variance of what's been
there for 60 years, charm in WV
hope less of an impact than what has been sitting there
shd vote on this and then wording for blvd
Sokol: approve modified DVP .... directing staff to look at the
six globe maples, staff explore trees with lower height less impact on
views
Sop: means trees will still be there; safety, sidewalk in
future
Mayor: also policy about blvd
don't wish in any way incursion into sightlines and looks like
applicant has so far accommodated other concerns; if stuck will get
back to us.
CARRIED
now return to Item 8
REPORTS [8:10]
A
presentation will be provided.
Mayor: duly advertised to be discussed Jul 19; Finance Cmte mtgs
with auditors
we expect to reach GFOA again this year, fourth time/year, ev
year I've been mayor, and expect to again in year five. Turn
over to Grant McRadu.
CAO: Typically our Dir/Fin wd make this [presentation] but
he's not here and our Acting Dir has laryngitis. Will try to
answer any questions you have.
WV reporting standards reflect the PSAB and other legislative
reqmts, and Best Practices, generally, resulting in our 2008 Annual
Report receiving the Cdn Award for financial reporting and expect to
receive it again for 2009, wch is from the GFOA of US and Canada. This
will be the fourth year; 2009, anticipate Annual Report [AR] to
continue to qualify.
imp to note however that the AR for 2009 along with the 2009
Annual Budget Amendment Bylaw and 2009 Cap Fac Fund Expenditure Resoln
and FIA schedules were received by mbrs of the Audit Cmte over a total
of three mtgs, and on the rec of the Audit Cmte are submitted here
this evening for Ccl approval.
The 2009 AR has been available to residents for comments since
June 30th and it's availability and the date of this mtg have been
advertised in the June 30 and July 7th issues of the NSNews.
To date, hv received one email response commenting: "v well
prepared and structured set of financial statements, notes and
explanations are clear and explicit" and this is from a gentleman
who has commented on our AR for a number of years.
At this point, it wd be appropriate to review our 2009 financial
results
on p 45, Stmt of Operations, Consolidated shows a deficit of
$111K however breaking that down on a segmented basis, pp 48/49, gen
fund actually generated surplus of $5.5M whereas water and sewer funds
show deficits of $3.3M and $2.6M respectively
new reporting model, wch no longer recognizes capital
expenditures as a current cost but rather substitutes a depreciation
calculation
by comparison under the old rules we wd have shown an overall
consolidated surplus of $450K+
made up of xxxxx as FCmte discussed
statement of financial position on p 44 shows the District's
financial assets less liabilities resulted in a NET DEBT position of
$16M at end of 2009
This is a reflection of the signif capital progs of the past sev
years, notably in the investment in renewed rec facilities with the
asset amts being recorded separately from financial assets.
Liabilities include $11M of long-term borrowing that will be
repaid between 2010 and 2029, as well as $21M of DCCs wch are really a
deferral of revenues wch will be brought into future operations as
related capital expenditures are incurred
accumulated surplus, unchanged from prev year, includes
unappropriated surplus accts including totally [sic] $3M as well as
reserve balances of ~$27M
AR contains a great deal of explanatory material; contains
explanatory material by Mayor and [me]
Comments on BSC for the work undertaken in 2009 and to be
undertaken in 2010.
As well, five years of statistical data and residents shd consult
that doc for details
Welcome further public input, questions, or submissions at
this time or later; all comments will be acknowledged and answered
will be provided in writing
Ccl dealt with this at three Finance Cmte mtgs
Mayor: PUBLIC INPUT
Ray Richards: Director of ADRA [text supplied]
Ambleside
& Dundarave Ratepayers' Association
Good evening, Madam Mayor and
members of council.
My name is Ray Richards. I
live at 2336 Marine Drive and I am speaking as a director of
[ADRA].
a. We
commend you for your insistence on reducing costs in order to arrive
at an average property tax that does not exceed last year's. Many of
us, particularly we who are retired, have seen reductions in our
disposable income in the past year or two and it is commendable that
council recognizes this. And many of the taxpayers in
business have undoubtedly seen their incomes reduced.
b.
ADRA strongly recommends that you insist on having quarterly financial
reports prepared and promptly presented showing the expenditures to
date compared to the annual budget. Note, we are not
asking for quarterly budget figures. This is not a
difficult task as 80 per cent of these numbers come from the payroll
which is available without delay we assume. It is
important to show the expenditures for various cost centres together
with the revenue that may be applicable. This also
includes expenditures on capital.
c. We would
be disappointed if the cuts you are making in expenditures simply
defer necessary maintenance, emphasis on necessary, resulting in
significantly increased costs in subsequent years. You
must make some reductions that will also reduce ongoing expenditures
in subsequent years. This will undoubtedly require reducing the number
and cost of employees, a real reduction in administrative overhead -
not just passing it off to other departments.
d. Core
services and what constitutes, or should constitute core services, as
well as how these services are delivered, must be thoroughly examined
with a view to reducing expenditures that bring little benefit
to property taxpayers. This is especially true of fire, police,
recreation, library, etc. often out-of-date expenditures continue long
past their best before dates and should be eliminated. The
ever-increasing burden on property taxes needs to be halted and even
reduced.
e.
Negotiating collective agreements should be reconsidered. They should
not be negotiated by management who it seems obtain benefits at least
as good as those they negotiate for non-management
employees.
There is much more that can be
said and that probably should be said, however, the obligation is on
council to do the right thing and [ADRA] endorses council's move to
stop the spiralling increase in property taxes.
Thank you
Mayor
SW: ML put a resoln [at F Cmte]; quarterly report on projects so
we will be seeing that
hope first in the fall
Mayor: will our midyear review come in Sept?
CAO: to FCmte this week then can come to Ccl
Call for Public Input - Submissions and Questions
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council receive the Annual Report for the year ended
December 31, 2009, as attached as Appendix A to the report dated July
8, 2010 from the Acting Director of Finance.
RECOMMENDED:
THAT "2009 Annual Budget Amendment Bylaw No. 4653, 2010" be
read a first, second, and third time.
Mayor: anybody further?
SW: feel discussed this numerous times, to death actually
do want to publicly acknowledge Mr Won for all of the work that
he and his very light team
{yeah, like losing the Fin/Dir and the Acting Fin/Dir so
third on list now Acting}
did to put this package together, and Mr McRadu, b/c it's been a
difficult six months with our staffing in the Finance Dept, along with
the PSAB rules we've all struggled with, none of us CAs, and they are
rather challenging
with the commitment for qtrly reporting, we're becoming, don't
want to overuse the word, transparent, definitely more able to monitor
our situation on a qtrly basis, and we're looking at ways of cutting
costs and continuing our monitoring of the budget and integrating
services
the hardest thing for us is looking at pull of MetroV and
TransLink as they try to take more from our prop tax
Mayor: discussion
Sop: first, explanation needed re passing $1.2M
Mayor: can we do that when we get there?
Sop: we're there, discussing? aren't we there?
Mayor: I suppose we cd have the whole debate now but will
certainly allow
Sop: will wait
Mayor: when we get there
MS: don't think shd pass without comment; numbers deserve
commenting on
Mayor: excellent
MS: starting with cash and investments for 2009 where our
total was $36.9M and in 2005 it was, four years ago it was $71.8M, so
we're down $35M in cash
as I've said countless times, the demand for capital never goes
away
big mistake if assume the only ones are what you're dealing with
at particular time
the other numbers that I think deserve comment
our total spending is up 5% over last year, and our taxes,
fees and charges, and utility charges up 7%
so the taxpayer cd rightly say the days of taxing and spending
still with us
specific expenditures, it really concerns me that our
M&Ccl expenditures are up 6.9% vs last year, this is not what I wd
call, leading by example
we need to put that item on the agenda and have a thorough
discussion on it
a third of our stipend is tax free to pay for expenses so I
fail to understand why ppl are submitting expenses, it doesn't make
sense; either you shd pay tax on the full amt or you shdn't submit any
expenses, in my opinion.
{he has a point however, IMO any mbrs of Ccl who represent WV
to go to the major conferences for Ms such as UBCM and FCM shd be
funded and not noted as that/those councillor/s expenses since it can
be argued we want WV to be represented. In those cases there is
little room to manoeuvre b/c the fees, almost always the hotel, and
some other costs are the same for everybody who attends.}
Police costs up 33% over the last four years;
recognize limited control over Police Bd, but this really is a
shocking figure
we can just continue to fund this or finally step up and say,
while we don't have any direct control over Police Bd, we do control
the money that they get to operate their dept.
WVFD, I've commented on before -- thought their
costs up excessively -- they're up 26% over four
years
we've got serious work to do, particularly in those items
a further number deserves comment is amt of our Endowment Fund
-- currently sits at $15.7M and threshold is $20.7M
An Endowment is for the use of future residents; when you
spend below the threshold you're robbing future citizens of what shd
be an asset, and I really struggle with that
Gets even worse -- if we hadn't got that $7M windfall from
Eagleridge Bluffs expropriation, wch every ccl mbr unanimously
opposed, the hwy going through, our Endowment Fund wd be down to
$8m -- a real concern
to wrap up my comments, it also concerns me, ah, I'd be
interested in Carolanne Reynolds, who stoically attends all these ccl
mtgs, wch triggers another question whether or not she's just
dedicated or really needs a psychiatric assessment
{some laughter in gallery}
Mayor: I think that's uncalled-for. Wd you like to
retract that?
MS: No, I think it's a fair comment.
Mayor: well, I don't
MS: Well, Carolanne Reynolds can comment on it if she takes
offence by it.
Anyway, the point that I'm trying to make here is, it's a matter
of focus, and the reason I asked and wd be interested in hearing
her comments, is b/c I'd like to get her take on what percentage of
the time does this Ccl spend on financial and fiscal
matters.
{Well, folks, CR's not going to touch this one at this
time. We're not allowed to speak once Ccl starts debate anyway.
Cclr Smith did speak to me after the mtg was over to apologize,
appreciated, but I really didn't mind b/c it was a compliment wanting
my opinion, however probably better addressed another
time.
Also after the mtg a resident came up to me to thank me for
my reports -- was glad to hear that. He was referring to this
newsletter.
My efforts for an informed engaged cmnty, more fruitful
when Ccl deigns to seek public input.}
Our Number One objective I think is squeezing the maximum value
out of every dollar we receive from taxpayers
We spend probably less than 1% of our time in this chamber
discussing how we spend our money, reviewing depts as to what they're
doing, why they're doing it, do they need to be doing it, are there
different ways of doing it
it's a question of process; been proven beyond a shadow of a
doubt, that the corporations that put a focus on safety have a better
safety record than those that don't
If we put more focus on examining our budgets and how we spend
our money, I think we wd deliver better value to the taxpayer
I'd like to see us focus more on reviewing our entire org and
where the money is spent
Mayor: v useful
since we're looking at a five-year perspective, the reason the
Endowment Fund has dropped by $40M or more is b/c we have a new pool,
the Gleneagles Cmnty Ctr, the new cmnty ctr, and that was all fully
supported by several Ccls.
In fact the intent of the EF when it was set up was
specifically for rec facilities.
The fact that we're below on Endowment Fund is a function of
the Wetmore property, and when that is concluded that will put us well
above the threshold level, as Cclr Smith knows
wrt the Police budget being up 33% over the past four years,
this Ccl in its effort to support Police Board's reform efforts, as
required by the prov, chose to hire a crime analyst wch we'd never
had, chose to implement CompStat wch we'd never had, chose to put
professional standards person on staff wch we never had -- we've seen
the kind of risk exposed to as a result of not having that --, chose
to join E-Comm as the last place for that service in the region b/c
our radios weren't interoperable with others
also have made signif improvements where we felt we were behind,
where we felt the cmnty supported a much higher standard than the
ageing, decrepit rec facilities we were coping with
Finally, I'd like to congratulate Cclr Walker on her attention
as chair of the Finance Cmte b/c this Ccl has met in more Fnance Cmte
mtgs than any previous I've participated in; and Cclr Smith you
certainly had your opp to chair the Finance Cmte as well, so I'm glad
to see you're keen on that b/c there's no question we're facing
challenges now that are not of our own making and we've been through a
period of building, and I think that's been supported in the cmnty,
but whether we want to give up our tax room for our quality of life in
WV over to provincial and regional exigencies, I don't know.
The Police Bd budgets, for instance are v much driven by prov
standards, you name it -- closed circuit tv in the jails, or
fingerprinting technologies you now have to have in a police car,
things that are just mandated. PRIME BC rates are doubling
and there's no discussion about that.
we have those kinds of challenges
imp to recog that our BSC is going to be on our budget; we're
seeking gold standard for our 2011 budget process; a real challenge
for this Ccl but think we have the right structure in place and
perhaps discuss bringing more profile to our FinCmte mtg and
alternating them with ccl mtgs
certainly at the Metro level, WV is leading in the kinds of costs
we're facing b/c we pay such high assessments, and it's not fair, just
the v basis of good tax policy
Sop: First, wd like to take issue with the extravagance of the
local cclrs. My $1.45 an hour, I have to pay for my gas.
Mayor: I don't see you on the bus--
Sop: --to criss-cross the cmnty; I have to pay for events out of
my own pocket.
The issue you're talking about is whether one attends the FCM or
UBCM, wch is paid for by the District
from the line item of $23K a year for the amt of work that
I've put in with no raise for 15 years, I think you got good value for
your dollar, thank you v much
Secondly, I did some calculations; I'm not going to get into
details
Mr McRadu, recently in the paper, there was an issue basically
about Low Growth WV and $56M in salaries vs the DNV wch is twice as
large at 48 approx, some 30% higher
how are we looking at this wrt growth, staff, bureaucracy? in
relation to growth of popn?
ie number of employees?
what avenue will we look at this coming year to address those
concerns?
CAO: think the question is how will we be able to afford the
standard of living WV residents wish to have
V4S to answer that question; determine core services -- that
was a challenge in itself
core service for one not for other
Ccls in the past have chosen to have a Fire Dept and added
firefighters over the past years
review of Police on NSh, WV chose to retain
question try to probe is efficiencies-- I believe over past
few years and with the BSC made great strides
I believe there is wriggle room now to move around
the question really shd be, are citizens plsd with services
they're getting, I think on the whole they are hear from
surveys
continue to push for greater efficiencies, to make sure
effective, wch is why introduced BSC
so Ccl clear on direction given to us, and we're held accountable
to produce that type of info
tough question for me to answer today; will have discussion
BSCard next year, have a three-year budget cycle
introduced
trying to have discussion
real major discussion going to have is, what are the costs,
discretionary dollars
face future costs borne by MetroV and TransLink
and how that translates into our ability to pay
all Ms facing enormous costs for infrastructure; have to maintain
and improve that infrastructure; going to be a major challenge; you've
put our feet to the fire
and through BSCard hope to achieve what you're expecting
Sop: second point I have is to look at Supplier Financial
Information Act Report
in amts and figs this year, $69M on suppliers -- is there a
time staff, under Best Practices, look at these suppliers
at how we, look at bidding process and efficiencies in finding value
for dollar
these are v large numbers; find through due diligence,
maybe savings, if adopted new processes
CAO: two examples recently; will continue, use of cellphones;
started looking at them and at first surprised at cost we pay, so
embarked and been able to reduce cost of tel services by our
staff
{will want to look at this; Yours Truly pointed out in 2008
hundreds of thousands of dollars spent by DWV for tel services NV
obtained for thousands. Maybe addressed.
What is skipped over, you'll notice, is why they paid too
much in the first place so that now they have to research to lower
costs.
Who made the too-high-cost decision?
See any accountability let alone
repercussions?}
looked at vehicle maintenance, have undertaken an RFP for that
and been able to reduce our costs comparatively; looking at NV re fire
services and purchasing over entire NSh
As these items come up for renegotiation, staff to look at each
of these items.
Sop: Blue Cross $1.3M Municipal Pension Plan of $4.4M --
are these included in the $56M or over and above?
half by deduction and half by employer; all deduction or over
$56M?
Kerry Won, Dep Dir/Fin: cost to Employer
Sop: so over and above grand total of remuneration to staff
$56M?
Won: on top of that
Sop: so add another $5M to $56M for salaries, or
benefit.
Won: yes
{VERY GOOD QUESTION, SOP. This means salary
remuneration is really $61M -- an even
higher proportion of the operating
budget....}
ML: interesting discussion, didn't think we were going to have it
this evening b/c thought we were just about to embark on some
direction to staff around the 2011 Budget through the FinCmte
shortly
{ah, yes. Last year decided not to have the new
FinCmte look at 2009 Budget b/c they cd get started on 2010 in June.
Did they? No. When was Budget 2010 passed? This
spring.
Here we are in July so maybe Lewis is dreaming that we shd
be discussion 2011 now remembering the statement for last
year.
oh well.}
but I think it's fair to say this Ccl has done commendable job
over the two budgets; 2.5% the first year, and zero, this time
is there more efficiency that can be wrung? I'm of the
opinion there are, so going to be an interesting discussion in
fall
we are stewards of the public purse and there's nothing easier
than spending someone else's money, and I think this Ccl is doing a v
good job to ensure we are doing diligence
I'm quite positively encouraged by the trending I'm seeing
staff stepping up to mark taking ownership of budgets, reporting
on budget; thinking of alternates of service keeping level of service,
do more efficiently
commend my fellow councillors for being supportive of that
our payroll costs have gone up 25% in three years; bears
scrutiny
on right track and at end of our term we'll be able to say we've
accomplished something
[RECOMMENDED:
THAT Financial Information Act 2009 Reports be approved, as
attached as Appendix C to the report dated July 8, 2010 from the
Acting Director of Finance.
CARRIED]
SW moved THAT:
WHEREAS on April 6, 2009 Council adopted [Five-]Year Financial
Plan Bylaw No. 4592, 2009 approving capital expenditures totalling
$3,099,323 and with funding to be provided from the Capital Facilities
Fund;
AND WHEREAS the actual amount expended was $1,260,975 for the
following approved capital projects:
Actual Budget
Eagle Island
Docks
$
78,374
$
50,000
Public Safety Building
Renovations $
196,751 $
300,000
Civic Facilities Review $
29,962
$
150,000
Fire Hall Major
Improvements
$
164,890 $
200,000
Child Care Hub -
Ambleside*
$
6,582
$ 210,400
Child Care Hub - Gordon House*
$ 38,305
$
119,600
Seniors Envelope/Roof
$ 727,638 $
1,875,000
Hydraulic Rock Breaker
$ 18,473
$
19,000
* cost shared project
NOW THEREFORE Council resolves as
follows:
Council approves the expenditure of $1,260,975 from the
Capital Facilities Fund to fund 2009 capital projects as budgeted
in [Five-]Year Financial Plan Bylaw.
Sop: speaking list?
Mayor: yes
ML: clarification -- these are not all completed projects? or are
they?
see actual and budget and see considerable variance between
the two; wondering, got a carry-over into next fiscal year?
Won: these are {aren't? hard to hear b/c of his laryngitis}
carried forward in 2010 capital budget
offhand I can say srs' envelope and roof in 2010 major capital;
the civic facilities review is carried forward as well as the Police
Safety Bldg
Sop: the actuals presented to us tonight
Question 1 is why are they not in the consideration of the 2009
budget rather than in the summation of the five-yr financial
plan?
acctg procedure missing?
Won: five-year plan includes 2009 capital budget so they are
actually part of the 2009 Capital Budget that was approved Apr
6
Sop: so all here, spending $1.2M approving here was in 2009
budget
of items here, the civic facilities review and the hydraulic
rock breaker, are those considered Capital Fund necessities?
Mayor: better if Mr McRadu answers; feel badly b/c [Mr Won is]
not well
CAO: facilities review? hydraulic rock breaker
Mayor: rationale
CAO: rock breaker, yes, it's a capital item
{but Sop asked if it was a necessity, so ???}
Civic Fac review, we have practice that if there is anything with
land wrt sale or lease, definitely as capital item
MS: following up on Cclr Sop's question, -- were any of these
dollars spent before May 3rd 2010?
Won: wd you repeat the question?
MS: were any of these dollars spent before May 3rd
2010?
Mayor: rhetorical question?
MS: No
Won: these items listed here all 2009 capital expenditures
MS: then how can we approve these items to come out of a
fund that we only approved on May 3rd, 2010?
I'll read from the bylaw we approved--
Won: --bit of a housekeeping item
were approved for expenditure in 2009, year-end coming back
now to say here's what was exactly spent, what we'll be taking out of
the Cap Fac Fund, wch is a statutory reserve and the reqmt is that
through resoln we get final approval from Ccl to permit funding
entry into 2009 financial statements
MS: I understand the intent
but the reality is the Cap Fac Fund bylaw we passed May 3rd
specifically says: moneys in this fund purposes only paying for FUTURE
capital works
we're opening a can of worms for ourselves, pay for past out
of a something not in place in 2009
Mayor: think we're confusing funds
CAO: can you say that again?
Won: can't hear the question
MS: moneys were expended in 2009 and are now going to be paid
from a fund we passed on May 3rd, 2010, specifically by the terms of
the bylaw that we passed, moneys can only be used for future capital
works
I'm quoting directly from the bylaw
so don't understand how can we pay these items out of a Cap
Fac Bylaw we established this year
Won: the Cap Fac Fund Reserve has been in existence for 20 years;
not a new bylaw establishing a new fund
bylaw passed May 3rd was a clarification of terms to bring up to
regulations in the Cmnty Charter
ev year we come forward with a Cap Fac Fund expenditure bylaw at
the end of the year
May 3rd was approve by resoln rather than by bylaw
Ccl can approve simply by resoln
Mayor: but I do recall what deserved to in there; are you
requiring more clarification so we can all be clear?
MS: don't know how can be more clear
fund was est'd by this Ccl, to pay future capital
works.
Future means past May 3rd when we set the funds up
app what Acting/Dir said, traditionally we do do this and it's a
housekeeping item, but this year is different b/c we have est'd
a new fund as of May 3rd, as part of establishing new fund, we
repealed the old cap fund
Mayor: I saw it more as updating an existing fund
Won: the 2009 cap budget, all those items were approved at that
point; expenditure was approved, funding source was approved
as a housekeeping item at year end; we come forward to do final
accting
this is what was actually spent out of a budget of $3M and the
final piece of books for the year
Mayor: think I shd call the question but don't want to leave any
doubt in Ccl's mind about what we're doing; seems we're going around
in circles
Sop: the May Capital Fund Budget we introduced, was it with new
reqmts?
Won: 2010 five-yr financial plan?
in that, items were set out as well as the funding; as we do ev
year so no mistake how paying for those
Mayor: think I'll call the question; b/c Mr Won not well, not
fair to keep asking him questions;think we shd bring this back
Cap Fac Fund long-standing, identify re projects; that we update
it
Mr McRadu, anything further you wish to add?
CAO: I'll explain it to Cclr Smith; and if any changes will
advise Ccl
Mayor: and Cclr W suggests bringing it to FinCmte as well
[CARRIED; Smith and Sop opposed]
skipping to item 12
[8:53]
RECOMMENDED: THAT
1. The report dated July 9, 2010 from the Manager of Permits,
Inspections, and Bylaws regarding BC Ferry Services Inc. request for
an Order of Non Enforcement of the Noise Control Bylaw - Power
Washing After-hours be received.
2. Council approve the request from BC Ferry Services Inc. for an
Order of Non Enforcement of the Noise Control Bylaw No. 4404, 2005
Section 6.1.2 (b) on
Friday July 23, 2010, Saturday July 24, 2010 and Sunday
July 25, 2010 in order to conduct late night power washing; of the
waiting area concrete surface and the planters around the
Administration area: the Administration building including the outside
windows; foot passenger walkway windows and the Control
Tower.
[Ev moved all above]: and add nbrs be advised
Mayor: asap b/c that's this weekend
Sop: for a period of how long? all night?
Sokol: ask permits and bylaws
Holitzki: decibel levels will vary b/c depends on XXX
BC Ferries doesn't work beyond midnight wch is why stretched over
three days
not beyond 80dB
call out
Sop: train goes by my apt and those squealing wheels drive me
crazy
Ccl... xxx
Mayor: till midnight but it's not in here
Sop: but it says to 7am
Mayor: holding them to midnight
Holitizki: depends; can't hold it; can't do during public working
hours; so didn't put it in
already been stopped once b/c &&
only certain at of time they can delay this as well.
[8:57]
RECOMMENDED: THAT
1. The report dated July 13, 2010 be received for information;
and
2. Animal Control and Licence Amendment Bylaw (Appendix A) be
read a first, second, and third time.
TP: is it appropriate at this time to put in?
Mayor: let's have receipt first
[DONE; CARRIED]
[TP moved read a first, second, and third time]
Mayor: Ms Mooi cd you summarize what that means
Ask Mr Banks Mgr Parks and Ms Hol, bylaw ofcr
AB: the report outlines the dog path and map
Mayor: I have a question about the resolns passed at the July 5th
mtg
doesn't deal with FBG and xxx
AB: correct
Hol: the FBG in particular, within five metres around that still
prohibited to dogs
15th too
SW: still prohibited when clock was still there?
Mayor: we were forgiven for last X years
so opp to continue or to vary since now allowing dogs on leash in
greater area/part
Sop: what were the guidelines around FBG and beach in last two
years
Hol: staff discretion but made sure not on Amb pier; if dogs
around FBG well behaved allowed
Sop: Millennium Park too?
Hol: yes
TP: in light of the confusion and not quite sure ... and
letters
{letters? letters? aaah. The Correspondence --
but it's not on this agenda, not even a list so anyone even with an
agenda has no idea what she's referring to; however some might have
noodled about and found it elsewhere.}
I'm suggesting leave dogs on leash around FBG
now foreshore, beach issues, but know FBG a meeting
place
Mayor: bylaw an exemption for the FBG?
Mooi: allows for an exception
ML: I don't have a copy of that; clarification, how far around
the FBG and when on the pier?
Hol: pier mentioned in schedule A, prohibited
the lead-in sentence is within five metres so Ccl cd amend
Mayor: TP will make motion
TP: I didn't think they were going in the FBG
SW: think this is going a bit backwards
at least shd be able to go through the park to get to the [off
leash] park
hope better protection for dogs along the fence along Centennial
sea wall
ML: let's just define what we're saying -- five metres from
FBG you're on Argyle!
Mooi: the recommendation is that you can be within 5m of the
FBG
ML: 15 ft so I can ring my dog and he can pee against the
FBG?
Mooi: correct
Sop: if on leash and they can go around the FBG relaxed that last
two years
pier and each out of bounds but XXXXX YYYY exempt from
fining
new line on the north side; latter half dogs a good
compromise
one rub is enforcement
I saw a chap walking his dog without a leash on the seawall
today
for those who behave and those who don't
those with those behave ... suffer ... xxx told
to screw off
enforcement has got to follow and has been xxx [9:08]
Ev: wd like to take Cclr W's one step further
Mayor: with all respect, focus on FBG, or are you wishing to add
a further area?
Ev: yes; cooperation and compromise
don't believe we've had adequate debate on at least two issues:
trial period and different hours
Mayor: then introducing an amendment or come back another
time?
don't know if Ccl's interested
Ev: ask staff to reconsider some things not
Mayor: think it wd be asking Ccl to reconsider.
Seconder?
Seeing none, go back to
Ev: parameters, good step
Mayor: Ms Scholes and I have to rewind this
the confusion at Amb Park didn't serve anybody
FBG was sort of the end; came down on my head when dogs have been
drinking out of the water bowls put out by our staff
..... sit and walk
dogs on leash
"read this note from Maureen"
... and reintroducing, correct?
SSch: motion has not been called; perhaps withdraw the bylaw;
then make motion wrt FBG
amendment and then if passes, three readings
Mayor: an add'n to the bylaw
SSch: add'l amendment to Schedule A
ML: I wd rather defer this a week and have someone give me a
map and show me where dogs can go rather than general area
Mooi: certainly we can do that
Mayor: discussion on deferral motion? No?
FAILED
so it's on the agenda
Sop: defeat?
Mayor: was withdrawn
SSch: original
.. motion on floor????
[TP made motion 2]
[9:15]
RECOMMENDED:
THAT [it] be introduced and read a
first, second, and third time.
Mayor: sorry Mr Banks; appreciate all work you've done; see if
Ccl has questions
Sop: a question?
Mayor: no, but on No 15 you may
RECOMMENDED ... be read a first, second, and third time.
Sop: no
Ev: anything scientific in the 10% figure you came up with
Mooi: I'll ask X to answer
Staff mbr X: meant to cover costs over past three years
Sop: last page, Schedule 12, certain items, dropping from
$XXXX
what was the explanation?
X: wch page?
Sop: Sched 12, back page
X: wasn't aware these had dropped
Sop: $2K, stroked out, and new line of $650
[lots of shuffling]
X: look -- believe that fig is wrong
ML: p 175 reflective of numbers Cclr Sop
X: instead of $2K is $380; the old numbers in the crossed out
copy, any inurnment was $380 and been moved up to $460
$2K is in error it was $380 and for stat holiday is $570
those $2K numbers were in error
[9:20]
BYLAWS for ADOPTION
This bylaw was the subject of a Public hearing
held on June 28, 2010. The Hearing has closed and Council is not
permitted to receive any further submissions, in any
form.
This bylaw received first reading at the June
7, 2010 Council Meeting, was the subject of a Public Hearing which was
held and closed on June 28, 2010, and received second and third
reading on July 5, 2010.
ADOPTED
Sop: can we talk about it?
Mayor: no, it's for adoption
{Actually, a cclr is allowed to speak
so this is rather strange.}
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
18. Consent Agenda Items -- No items.
19. OTHER ITEMS -- No
items.
{This is where a mbr of Ccl can bring
up a letter from Correspondence for discussion; however not only are
the letters not attached to the agenda or the agenda item, there isn't
even a list -- surely the minimum that cd be done so the public has
all the material for the mtg, just as Ccl has.}
20. REPORTS from MAYOR/CCLRS
> MS: at last mtg of cmnty ctr services society; getting
traction. moving ahead, add value to cmnty services
fundraising campaign, buy a brick, $500, permanently enshrined
on the plaza
communication with Ccl discussed, you're now getting copies of
minutes; anxious to &&&&
wrt dogs, was on sea wall both Sat and Sun there was a park
ranger there explaining
congratulations, to those both with and without dogs; after
previous debate
> TP: carrying on with first class library
first in Canada to lend out Kindles; incredible press;
articles
five to lend out, 47 holds and climbing
pilot project; not to move books out; embracing the
e-world
first mtg of the Parks WG last week, looks like a stellar
team
> Sop: perhaps Cclr Lewis will speak ... Mayor
Brodie ...
shake their heads, fighting hard to keep; how do you expect ppl
to exist?
don't know why Cclr Lewis doesn't stand up and want a forensic
audit; it's out of control
> ML: thank you Ccl Sop!
last had a presentation from Prof; retained to do an analysis;
look at impact; look and apparently they're v efficient
what's being floated is funding mechanisms -- sales tax, personal
income tax ec???
easy
really just drives home to Cclr Sop's point
looking into billions of dollars Mr Fung's been talking
about
not for me to say; does beg the question; we pay a
disproportionate share b/c of high assessments of prop as mayor
said
lack of fed and prov govts re any funding for these
projects
you articulated it v well, Madam Mayor, the 1/3 1/3 1/3 is not
a given
the point Cclr Smith made
commitment -- ???? where we're going
on that happy note
> Mayor: the Kitchen Report came, disappointed not part of the
debate
did vote come to Ccls
concern I have was to alert the cmnty the $$$$$
to focus
has become a justification for what MetroV's done in the past
rather than intent
that's past xxx ...
it isn't a myth, field hockey fund, and xxx, but that's
peanuts
hundreds of millions of dollars; Annacis Island, water treatment
plans; no consequences for the $200M overrun; b/c we're so xxx;
and try to use this report to the benefit of all
Dr Kitchen is an economist and seems to feel b/c its 'essential'?
public as no choice but to pay
bring to a FCmte mtg
that was last week
PQP/COMMENTS [none] 22. ADJOURNMENT
[9:31]
=== SP CCL MTG AGENDA
July 26th ===
6pm in MHall Main Floor Conference Room; 7pm
ccl mtg in chamber
Note: At 6pm the reg
Cci Mtg will commence in open session and will be immediately followed
by a motion to exclude the public in order to hold a closed session,
pursuant to section 90 of the Cmnty Charter.
6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER OPEN SESSION
2.
EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC
RECOMMENDED: THAT in the public interest, members
of the public be excluded from part of the July 5 reg Ccl Mtg on the
basis of matters to be considered under the following section of
the Community Charter:
90. (1) A part of a ccl mtg may be closed
to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to or is
one or more of the following:
b. personal information about an
identifiable individual who is being considered for a municipal award
or honour, or who has offered to provide a gift to the municipality on
condition of anonymity;
d. the security of the property of
the municipality;
e. the acquisition, disposition, or
expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that
disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the
municipality;
(i) the receipt of advice
that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including
communications necessary for that purpose
(added July 23, 2010);
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.
3. Council will then proceed with the closed
session. At its conclusion, the ccl mtg follows.
7:00 PM
4. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
6. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Adoption of July
19, 2010 Regular Council Meeting Minutes --
Information to be provided.
REPORTS
RECOMMENDED: THAT
1. Staff consult with WV owners and occupiers
on the devt proposal for land, at the northwest corner of Marine Drive
and 22nd Street, known as the Wetmore site;
2. Community consultation take the form of a
public meeting in September 2010 and include direct notification to
owners and occupiers within 100 [metres] of the site, notice of the
meeting in North Shore newspapers and notice on the District website;
and
3. Following the community consultation on the
development proposal for the land at the northwest corner of Marine
Drive and 22nd Street, staff report back to Council on the comments
provided by the community and provide a complete review of the
development proposal.
RECOMMENDED: THAT
1. Further to the report from the Director, Engineering, and
Transportation dated July 15, 2010 entitled, "Marine Drive Bus
Priority Lane Project", Council [support] the option, where the
constructed works can be accommodated south of the existing median
thereby preserving median and north boulevard street trees;
2. Council [approve] in principle a proposed, at-grade
intersection on Marine Drive near The Village to replace Park
Royal's existing westerly vehicular overpass and pedestrian overpass,
subject to:
* staff review of detailed design drawings, including
streetscape and landscaping standards; and
* staff review of traffic modelling and signalization
design to prevent [queueing] towards Pound Road along Marine Drive
west of the proposed intersection.
RECOMMENDED: THAT the new cul-de-sac
servicing Area 2 of the Rodgers Creek Area be named "Highview
Place".
RECOMMENDED: THAT the District request
inclusion in the list of local government jurisdictions that will be
"Solar Hot Water Ready" under the Provincial initiative.
RECOMMENDED: THAT
1. The report dated July 19, 2010 from
the Manager of Permits, Inspections, and Bylaws entitled "Request
for Order of Non-Enforcement of Noise Control Bylaw No. 4404, 2005,
Section 6.1.2- from Metro Vancouver - Hollyburn Interceptor 1400 and
1500 Blocks of Argyle Avenue" be received;
2. Council approve the request from
Metro Vancouver for an Order of Non Enforcement of the Noise Control
Bylaw No. 4404, 2005 Section 6.1.2 for a maximum 2 night period
between August 15, 2010 to October 15, 2010 for construction work for
sewer utility disconnection - Hollyburn Interceptor -1400 and 1500
Blocks of Argyle Avenue; and
3. Metro Vancouver notify the local area
residents of this work project, by way of a "letter drop", a
minimum of 72 hours prior to the work commencing.
RECOMMENDED: THAT Council receive for information the report from
the Manager of Permits, Inspections, and Bylaws dated July 19
RECOMMENDED: THAT
1. The report dated July 15, 2010 be received for
information; and
2. Staff bring forward a proposal for consideration in the
2011 budget for an allocation of $9,500 to proceed with the Knotweed
Control Pilot Project.
BYLAWS for Adoption
This bylaw received three readings at
the July 19, 2010 Council meeting.
This bylaw received three readings at
the July 19, 2010 Council meeting.
16. Animal Control and Licence Bylaw No. 4545, 2008, Amendment
Bylaw No. 4654, 2010 (Ambleside Dog Path and Ferry Building Area)
(File: 1610-20-4654)
Information to be provided.
This bylaw received three readings at
the July 19, 2010 Council meeting.
This bylaw received three readings at
the July 19, 2010 Council meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
18. Consent Agenda Items
REPORTS FOR CONSENT AGENDA
RECOMMENDED: THAT the report dated July 20, 2010 be
received for information.
RECOMMENDED: Report to July 16, 2010 be received for
information.
RECOMMENDED: ... notice to allow construction of
a new detached garage with basement, new driveway and stairs, will
be considered on Monday, September 13, 2010.
19. OTHER ITEMS -- No items.
{This space is for Correspondence}
20. REPORTS from MAYOR/CCLRS 21. PUBLIC
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS 22. ADJOURNMENT
=== ANIMALWATCH === the walrus in
Saskatchewan / BC Salmon
+ Farmer Finds
LIVE Walrus In Saskatchewan Field
From oil to meteorites, prairie farmers have
found many things in their fields over the years, but we've found one
Saskatchewan farmer whose recent discovery might be the most
unusual of them all -- a LIVE walrus.
Well, it's not April 1st so you make up your own mind.
"This and That" is on Tuesdays and Saturdays -- just
discovered it. You may be able to hear the story by clicking on
the above link then for Tues July 27th (5 min).
+ Salmon as BC's provincial fish/emblem?
Pacific salmon names are sockeye, pink, chum, coho, and chinook,
and salmon include as well as steelhead trout and cutthroat
trout.
British Columbians are
invited to comment on a proposal to have Pacific salmon become a
provincial emblem by visiting www.
thinksalmon.com.Comments gathered will be conveyed to provincial
officials, and then summarized on Think Salmon.
=== CENSUSWATCH
===
who'da thunk it? Figs and stats
boring and for beancounters but it has started a bonfire this summer.
To count or not to count? how? mandatory or voluntary? Some
views:
+ Census,
here and there -- by Andrew Potter on Friday, July 16, 2010 2:09pm - in
Maclean's
It's no small irony that
just at a moment in history when we've collectively decided to put
every last fricking detail of our lives on some social networking site
or another, for no reason other than raw narcissism, the government
has decided that a survey that any given household will be asked to
fill out on average four times a century is just too intrusive,
notwithstanding its paramount value to setting public policy of all
sorts.
There's been all sorts of
speculation as to just what Harper and his statistically illiterate
sockpuppet Tony Clement are up to, but it's probably not a
coincidence that the UK has also decided to scrap its ten-year census (on grounds ranging from "too
intrusive" to "too expensive"), and the just-completed census in
the US was marked by widespread opposition from both the left and the
right, in a counting that saw 379 census workers assaulted. From the right, Ron Paul went on some
weirdo tinfoil hat rant against the counting of persons by the federal
government, until other, more planet-Earth bound Republicans pointed
out that if a bunch of right-wingers abstain from the census, then it
will affect seat distribution and lead to a loss of Republican seats
in Congress.
+ Counting people -- Jul 15th 2010 from The
Economist
Leviathan's
spyglass: The traditional census is dying, and a good thing
too
GOD is, according
to the Bible, in two minds about censuses. The Book of Numbers is so
named because of God's command to Moses that he should count the
Israelites in preparation for war. Years later when King David does
the same thing, the Lord wastes no time in smiting him for his
trouble....
Now this
centuries-old tradition is slowly coming to an end. If statisticians
in Britain get their way, for instance, the census planned for next
year could be the country's last. Instead, they are considering
gathering information from the vast, centralised databases held by
government, such as tax records, benefit databases, electoral lists
and school rolls, as well as periodic polling of a sample of the
population. It is a global trend, pioneered, inevitably, in
Scandinavia. Denmark has been keeping track of its citizens without
a traditional census for decades; Sweden, Norway, Finland, and
Slovenia, among others, have similar systems. Germany will adopt the
approach for its next count, also due in 2011.
There are two
reasons for the change. The first is that computerisation allows
statisticians to interrogate databases in a way that was not possible
when information was stored on cards in filing cabinets. The second is
that counting people the traditional way is getting harder, and less
useful. ...
As a result,
compliance rates are falling. The decline of deference raises worries
about reliability: last time, when asked about their religious
affiliation, 0.7% of Britons replied that they were Jedi
Knights.
Give the
shoes a rest
There is some
resistance to change. America's constitution requires it to
conduct a shoe-leather census, which is why this year's effort
is going to cost it over $11 billion. The Finns, by contrast, spent
about =A41m ($1.2m) on their last one. That's about $36 per head in
America and 20 cents in Finland.
At the time I read this article there
were 13 comments.
- One worth reading is from
Farid Matuk, Chief Statistician in Peru,
referring to a census operation carried out in 2005 was included as
exemplary by the United Nations Conference of European Statisticians /
Recommendations for the 2010 Censuses of Population and Housing (see
pag. 162).
- and the v
amusing:
Jul 20th 2010 6:03
GMT P.M.
Jaworski
wrote:
Sir - Jedi Knights
demand continuation of the census! http://jedicensus.com
=== NEWSWATCH
===
+ Maclean's: Olympics; blood donations; David Frum
fired; logomancy and more
See
http://www2.macleans.ca/2010/04/02/olympic-aftermath-the-man-with-the-'golden-arm'-and-did-tea-partiers-scald-david-frum/
+ Rates of Incarceration
-- Rough
justice in America
Too many laws, too many
prisoners -- Jul 22nd 2010 | SPRING, TEXAS
Never in the civilised
world have so many been locked up for so little
Justice is harsher in America than in any other rich country.
Between 2.3m and 2.4m Americans are behind bars, roughly one in every
100 adults. If those on parole or probation are included, one adult in
31 is under "correctional" supervision. As a proportion of
its total population, America incarcerates five times more people than
Britain, nine times more than Germany and 12 times more than
Japan.
This story was in The Economist last
year:
+ World's
most expensive cocktail costs $1300 per glass
11
Jul 2010, 2227 hrs IST,AGENCIES
MELBOURNE: A Mai
Tai, served in Belfast's The Merchant Hotel, has earned the
distinction of being the World's Most Expensive Cocktail.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/6156234.cms
=== INFObits ===
B'Tselem, an Israeli Information Ctr of Human Rights for the
Occupied Territories:
1. B'Tselem -
Publications - By Hook and By Crook, July 2010
By Hook and By Crook:
Israel's Settlement Policy in the West Bank. Some half a million
Israelis are now living over the Green Line: more than 300000 in
121 ...
2.
www.btselem.org/English/.../201007_By_Hook_and_by_Crook.asp
- Cached
B'Tselem
Publication July 2010, Comprehensive report
By Hook and By
Crook: Israel's Settlement Policy in the West Bank
Some half a million
Israelis are now living over the Green Line: more than 300,000 in 121
settlements and about one hundred outposts, which control 42 percent
of the land area of the West Bank, and the rest in twelve
neighborhoods that Israel established on land it annexed to the
Jerusalem Municipality. The report analyzes the means employed by
Israel to gain control of land for building the settlements. In
preparing the report, B'Tselem relied on official state data and
documents, among them Attorney Talia Sasson's report on the
outposts, the database produced by Brigadier General Baruch Spiegel,
reports of the state comptroller, and maps of the Civil
Administration.
{See video wch explains how land is
taken. A Palestinian man says the British ruled/governed them,
so did the Turks and, more recently, the Jordanians, and none of them
took their land.}
In addition, the
settlements seized control of private Palestinian land. By
cross-checking data of the Civil Administration, the settlements'
jurisdictional area, and aerial photos of the settlements taken in
2009, B'Tselem found that 21 percent of the built-up area of the
settlements is land that Israel recognizes as private property, owned
by Palestinians.
To encourage
Israelis to move to the settlements, Israel created a mechanism for
providing benefits and incentives to settlements and settlers,
regardless of their economic condition, which often was financially
secure. Most of the settlements in the West Bank hold the status of
National Priority Area A, which entitles them to a number of benefits:
in housing, by enabling settlers to purchase quality, inexpensive
apartments, with an automatic grant of a subsidized mortgage;
wide-ranging benefits in education, such as free education from age
three, extended school days, free transportation to schools, and
higher teachers' salaries; for industry and agriculture, by grants
and subsidies, and indemnification for the taxes imposed on their
produce by the European Union; in taxation, by imposing taxes
significantly lower than in communities inside the Green Line, and by
providing larger balancing grants to the settlements, to aid in
covering deficits.
+
Israel's foreign minister -- Might Avigdor Lieberman
go?
Strains between the
prime and foreign ministers could reshape the coalition
The
Economist Jul 22nd 2010 | JERUSALEM
AVIGDOR LIEBERMAN,
Israel's foreign minister, has asked European countries to consider
building a power station, a desalination plant and a harbour in the
Gaza Strip, promising Israel's full co-operation in bringing in the
necessary raw materials....
Mr Netanyahu has
been increasingly irritated by Mr Lieberman's ideas. Some say that
strains in the coalition are worsening. Mr Lieberman's Yisrael
Beitenu party, backed largely by immigrants from the former Soviet
Union, has 15 seats in Israel's 120-member parliament; Mr
Netanyahu's Likud has 27. At a recent cabinet meeting, Mr
Lieberman's lot voted against budget proposals for next year, saying
that ministries it runs had been singled out for particularly savage
cuts. Mr Netanyahu and Mr Lieberman have also clashed repeatedly over
key diplomatic appointments.
But their
bitterest discord is over legislation drafted by Mr Lieberman's
party to ease conversion to Judaism. Some 350,000 Israeli citizens
originally from the Soviet Union are not recognised by the state
rabbinate as Jewish. Many are deterred from trying to convert by the
rigours of the rabbinical courts. The bill would empower more liberal
rabbis to convert people. But it has run into furious opposition from
the large non-Orthodox Jewish communities in the United States, which
want their rabbis, too, to be able to do conversions under Israeli
law....
Rest:
http://www.economist.com/node/16646272?story_id=16646272&fsrc=nlw%7Cwwp%7C07-22-2010%7Cpolitics_this_week
=== WEBWATCH ===
PEACEFUL Kurds
NONVIOLENCE IN KURDISTAN -- CPT 20 July
2010
Aram Jamal Sabir was glad to be interrupted from
his work as Executive Director of the Kurdish Institute for
Elections to talk with CPT Iraq about his passion for
nonviolence. He began to participate in nonviolence training in 2004.
He now teaches others about the topic.
"I can't tell you exactly when I started to
believe in nonviolence - sometime during all the wars here," he
said. "In the university I felt that violence could be used
against the enemy. With time I saw that violence didn't change the
situation."
..."The difference between violence and
nonviolence is that with violence, both parties lose," he
explained. "With nonviolence both parties win. You can persuade
your enemy to believe in it. We aren't against people, but against
situations. In any person there is some humanity. Nonviolence tries to
develop the 'bad' part of a person along more human
lines."
Aram paraphrases a quote by Gandhi: "It
doesn't take courage to befriend people who like us. It takes courage
to befriend people who don't like us."
Aram believes that it is most important to have
nonviolence programs in the education system. That brings it into
children's lives, which will bring it into the culture in the
future.
=== SOCCERWATCH
===
+ Date: Mon, 5 Jul 2010 15:20:11
-0700
This world cup is already determined by the
numbers....
1. Brazil won the World Cup in 1994;
before that they also won in 1970. Adding 1970 + 1994=
3964
2. Argentina won its last World Cup in 1986;
before that they also won in 1978. Adding 1978 + 1986=
3964 3. Germany won its last World Cup in 1990; before that they
also won in 1974. Adding 1974 + 1990= 3964 4. Brazil also
won the World Cup in 2002; before that they also won in
1962. Adding 1962+ 2002= 3964
5. Therefore if you want to know what nation is
going to win the World Cup in 2010, you only have to subtract 2010
from the magic number that we have determined: 3964.
3964 minus 2010 = 1954... In 1954 the
World Cup was also won by Germany!!! Probably not scientific...
but interesting.. LETS WAIT & WATCH......
So what happened?
Paul, the octopus, Soccer Psychic, was right --
Spain -- and the parakeet in India was wrong (Holland).
Quotes from
the wisest of the wise!!!
How
soon before we see Beckham on Question
Time??? (who's criticising the footballers, eh?)
+ WHO SAID
FOOTBALLERS AREN'T INTELLIGENT?
David
Beckham: My parents have always been there for me, ever since I
was about seven."
Mark Viduka:
"I would not be bothered if we lost every game as long as we won
the league."
David
Beckham: "Alex Ferguson is the best manager I've ever
had at this level. Well, he's the only manager I've actually had at
this level. But he's the best manager I've ever
had."
Neville
Southall: "If you don't believe you can win, there is no
point in getting out of bed at the end of the day."
Paul
Gascoigne: "I've had 14 bookings this season - 8 of which
were my fault, but seven of which were disputable."
Alan Shearer:
"I've never wanted to leave. I'm here for the rest of my life,
and hopefully after that as well."
Mark Draper:
"I'd like to play for an Italian club, like Barcelona
"
Peter
Shilton: "You've got to believe that you're going to win, and
I believe we'll win the World Cup until the final whistle blows and
we're knocked out."
Stan
Collymore: "I faxed a transfer request to the club at the
beginning of the week, but let me state that I don't want to leave
Leicester "
Ade Akinbiyi:
"I was watching the Blackburn game on TV on Sunday when it
flashed on the screen that George(Ndah) had scored in the first minute
at Birmingham . My first reaction was to ring him up. Then I
remembered he was out there playing."
Ian Wright:
"Without being too harsh on David Beckham, he cost us the
match."
Ugo Ehiog:
"I'm as happy as I can be - but I have been
happier."
Jonathan
Woodgat: "Leeds is a great club and it's been my home for
years, even though I live in Middlesborough."
Stuart
Pearce" "I can see the carrot at the end of the
tunnel."
Lee Hendrie:
"I took a whack on my left ankle, but something told me it was my
right."
Ian Rush:
"I couldn't settle in Italy - it was like living in a foreign
country."
Steve Lomas:
" Germany are a very difficult team to play...they had 11
internationals out there today."
Barry
Venison: "I always used to put my right boot on first, and
then obviously my right sock."
David
Beckham: "I definitely want Brooklyn to be christened, but I
don't know into what religion yet."
Phil Neville:
"The Brazilians were South American, and the Ukrainians will be
more European."
Mitchell
Thomas: "All that remains is for a few dots and commas to be
crossed."
Alan
Shearer: "One accusation you can't throw at me is that
I've always done my best."
Johnny Giles:
"I'd rather play in front of a full house than an empty
crowd."
Thierry
Henry: "Sometimes in football you have to score
goals."
=== NEWS from America
===
The U.S.A. economy is so bad
that...
I got a pre-declined credit card in the
mail.
African television stations are now showing
'Sponsor an American Child' commercials!
I ordered a burger at McDonald's and the
kid behind the counter asked, "Can you afford fries with
that?"
CEOs are now playing miniature
golf.
Exxon-Mobil laid off 25
Congressmen.
My ATM gave me an IOU!
I saw a Mormon polygamist with only one
wife.
I bought a toaster oven and my free gift
with purchase was a bank.
If the bank returns your check marked
"Insufficient Funds", you call them and ask if they
meant you or them.
McDonald's is selling the 1/4
ouncer.
Angelina Jolie adopted a child from America
.
Parents in Beverly Hills fired their
nannies and learned their children's names.
My cousin had an exorcism but couldn't afford to
pay for it, and they re-possessed her!
A truckload of Americans was caught sneaking into
Mexico .
Motel Six won't leave the light on
anymore.
A picture is now only worth 200
words.
They renamed Wall Street "Wal-Mart
Street".
When Bill and Hillary travel together, they now
have to share a room.
The Treasure Island casino in Las Vegas is now
managed by Somali pirates.
Congress says they are looking into this
Bernard Madoff scandal. Oh Great! The guy who made $50 Billion
disappear is being investigated by the people who made $1.5 Trillion
disappear!
=== LANGUAGEWATCH/WORDWATCH
===
WVM GLOSSARY
DCC =
Devt Cost Charges
GFOA =
Govt Finance Officers Assn
LLR =
Lower Level Road
MRN =
Major Road Network
RAK =
Random Acts of Kindness
+ ETYMOLOGY
= WORDS, MUSIC, AND NUDE DANCING
FROM: A.Word.A.Day with Anu Garg [July 5]
It's a good thing we don't have to go with the
literal meaning of words or we'd be exercising in the nude in the
gymnasia. The word gymnasium is derived from the combining form
gymno-, meaning nude or bare (in ancient Greece, they did train in
their birthday suits). Other words similarly formed are gymnoplast
(protoplasm without surrounding wall) and gymnosophy (a form of
philosophy practised by those refusing to wear clothes).
What are combining forms? You can think of them
as the Legos of language. As their name indicates, a combining form is
a linguistic atom that occurs only in combination with some other
form.
From: AWADmail [July 10, a subscriber
wrote:]
Subject: Combining form of gymno
= Q and A: Pearls of wisdom from World Wide
Words
SNOLLYGOSTER
A shrewd,
unprincipled person, especially a politician.*
This is another of that set
of extroverted and fanciful words that originated in the
fast-expanding United States of the nineteenth century (I see
a
snollygoster as a outsized
individual with a carpetbag, flowered waistcoat, expansive demeanour
and a large cigar). These days it's hardly heard. Its last burst of
public notice came when President Truman used it in 1952, and defined
it, either in ignorance or impishness, as "a man born out of
wedlock". Many people put him right, some quoting this definition
from the Columbus
Dispatch of October 1895,
with its splendid last phrase in the spirit of the original: "A
Georgia editor kindly explains that 'a snollygoster is a fellow who
wants office, regardless of party, platform or principles, and who,
whenever he wins, gets there by the sheer force of monumental
talknophical assumnacy'." But an American dictionary fifty years
earlier had defined it simply as a shyster. The origin is unknown,
though the Oxford
English Dictionary
suggests it may be linked to snallygoster, which some suppose to derive from the
German schnelle
Geister, literally a
fast-moving ghost, and which was a mythical monster of vast size -
half reptile, half bird - supposedly found in Maryland, and which
was invented to terrify ex-slaves out of voting.
World Wide Words is copyright =A9 Michael Quinion,
1996-2009. All rights reserved. Reprinted with
permission.
{* Editor's Note: British publication; does not
apply to WV politicians.}
+ PRONUNCIATION
METIS
If you know the etymology and history, however,
the correct pronunciation is: may-TEECE (a few say may-TISS, and in
the Quebecois accent it might even be may-TSISS b/c T in Quebec is
often pronounced something like TS).
It's related/from Mechif/Michif (and F is close
to S), but is also a shortened form of metisse (mixed).
On a linguistic note most not aware of, even the
ppl themselves, is that Metis is pronounced may-TEECE b/c it comes
from metisse meaning mixed (mestizo in Spanish). My prof at UBC
pronounced it that way and if you've ever seen one of those Heritage
Moments on CBC, the narrator also pronounces the S.
Anyone who speaks French, however, and has never
heard the word, wd automatically say may-TEE using the usual phonetic
rules for French, but its etymology and historical origin is S at the
end.
Other such anomalies in French: bis (shouted at
end of a performance, wanting a repeat), also in biscuites
(pronounced: beece-kweet).
you can click where indicated to hear the
pronunciation.
As I said, most ppl mispronounce it b/c they've
never heard it and/or have never had it explained to them, and now so
many say mayTEE, even Metis themselves, that it's assumed correct and
is widespread.
Let's honour the Metis heritage and restore its
historical pronunciation -- it's special!
After all, the term Eskimo was replaced by
Inuit.
While we're at it, Kabul is pronounced KOBul,
and
Apartheid is pronounced aPARtate
(b/c it's Afrikaans, NOT German -ide).
+ ESOTERICA --
ARCHITECTURE: HYLOZOISM
While watching CBC's The National (Friday night
July 16), was absolutely captivated by the story on the Cdn architect
Philip Beesley. His book is Hylozoic Ground and his
'architecture' to be shown at the Venice Bienniale in August.
When you see the video you will not believe it -- looks like made of
thick cobweb strands -- and it changes shapes and makes sounds,
responding to air, etc.
Here's the link to the story on CBC's The
National: http://www.cbc.ca/video/#/News/ID=1545468229
(There's an annoying commercial when you turn it
on but the story is fascinating.)
The first thing I thought of when the story
started was the fact that our Amerindians think of the land -- rocks,
whatever -- having 'life' or spirit.
Some years ago when I learned that each rock has
a different identity, I was taken aback by the wonder of it --
marvellous and magical.
What on earth is hylozoism? Had to google: here's Wiki:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hylozoism
Then I wondered about the book:
1. Hylozoic
Ground -
Homehylozoic ground logo. Home =B7 Introduction =B7 Team =B7 Philip
Beesley =B7 Rob Gorbet =B7 Rachel Armstrong =B7 Venice Biennale =B7
Project =B7 Gallery =B7 Sponsors =B7 Press ...
2.
www.hylozoicground.com/ -
Cached
-
Similar
3. Hylozoic
Ground - Team -
Beesley
With the Hylozoic Ground project, Philip Beesley
is demonstrating how buildings in the future might move, and even feel
and think. ...
4.
www.hylozoicground.com/team/index.html - Cached
Show more results
from www.hylozoicground.com
5. CBC News -
Art & Design - Hylozoic Ground represents Canada at ...15 Dec 2009 ... The visually
arresting
Hylozoic Ground
art installation will represent Canada next summer and fall at the
2010 Venice Biennale.
6.
www.cbc.ca/arts/artdesign/.../hylozoic-biennale-architecture.html - Similar
7. Images
for
hylozoic ground - Report images
What a wonderful planet we live on and with so many incredible
aspects we know nothing about and can't even guess about -- stretches
our imagination.......
=== MAIKU === July
24/25 -- fireworks followed by full moon!
blue to pink,
darkens
fireworks blaze from sea
full moon's silver water path
=== QUOTATIONS / THOUGHTS / PUNS
===
When your heart speaks, take good notes.
-- Greg
Mortenson, American humanitarian and writer (b 1957) and Wiki,
while informative, doesn't do him justice:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Mortenson
It's not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what
kind of life you have lived.
--
Helen Walton, American, wife of Wal-Mart founder (1919 - 2007)
The period of greatest gain in knowledge and experience is the
most difficult period in one's life.
--
Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama (b 1935 July 6)
SUMMER means book-reading so here's what Jorge Luis Borges
(Argentine novelist, 1899 - 1986) said: A book is
one of the fonts of joy available to us.
Illustrating the importance of using the right word, Mark Twain
once said, "The difference between the almost-right word &
the right word is really a large matter -- it's the difference between
the lightning-bug and the lightning."
Good friends and excellent
teachers --
Stick close to
them!
Wealth and power are fleeting
dreams
But wise words perfume the
world for ages.
--
Ryookan, from Dewdrops on a Lotus Leaf, Japanese zen poet (1758 -
1831)
Maturity is the ability to do a job whether or not you are
supervised, to carry money without spending it, and to bear an
injustice without wanting to get even.
--
Ann Landers, American columnist (1918 - 2002)
Life can only be understood backwards, but must be lived
forwards.
--
Soren Kierkegaard, Danish philosopher (1813 - 1855)
{and sometimes it can't be understood backwards
either......
--
Carolanne Reynolds, Canadian Nationalist and WVM Editor}
A leader must have the courage to act
against an expert's advice.
-- James Callaghan, Baron Callaghan of Cardiff, former
UK Prime Minister (1912 - 2005)
Never be afraid to raise your voice for
honesty and truth and compassion, against injustice and lying and
greed.
--
William Faulkner, American author (1897 - 1962)
Failure is the path of least persistence
--
George M. Van Valkenburg, Jr, American writer (b 1938)
PUNS
o
Shakespeare walks into a bar and asks the bartender for a beer.
"I can't serve you." says the bartender.
"You're Bard!
o They arrested the bartender for
taking liquor home. I believe the official charge was
"emboozlement".
BRAIN TEASER ANSWER:
Brad was so sick and tired of window washing, he
opened the window and jumped inside. :-)