Report on North Shore Fire and Rescue Services Recommends Formal Shared Services Agreement  http://www.westvancouver.ca/Residents/Level3.aspx?id=33024

[* for the linguistically curious, Ireland and the US spell it whiskey (both rebels after all), while the UK and Canadians, United Empire Loyalists spell it whisky.  Vive la difference!

Gaelic saying at bottom.]

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES (November 22, 2010)

4. REPORTS

4.1 2011 Finance Committee Agenda Items

4.2 Legislative Calendar

4.3 Meeting Times and Locations

4.4 Finance Committee Terms of Reference

4.5 Director of Financial Services Annual Workplan

4.6 Policies for Review in 2011

4.7 Integration/Coordination of Functions

4.8 Community Survey

5. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD

6. NEXT MEETING

7. RESOLUTION RE EXCLUSION OF PUBLIC,  s.90 of THE COMMUNITY CHARTER (if required)

8. ADJOURNMENT         Queries: please contact Kristi Merilees 925 7008

Community Events Committee Meeting, Chair Christine Baracos - The Mensroom

Tuesday, March 15 at 5pm. 300-1455 Bellevue Avenue

{Just back from seeing the Quebec film "Incendies" nominated for an Oscar at KMC -- fantastic, highly recommend the film.   It is at a couple of cinemas in Vancouver.}

To: <EditorWVM@WestVan.org>

Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:16:35

The District of West Vancouver has learned, through a B.C. Supreme Court decision, that the Evelyn Drive project will be going into receivership. In 2007, West Vancouver's Council approved a site master plan based on extensive community consultation.

                Read More: http://www.westvancouver.ca/Level3.aspx?id=33178

~ 5pm ~ ABA: Business Devt Cmte mtg; 300 - 1455 Bellevue

Space is limited. Pls contact Julia Reimer: 731 9053 x101; jreimer@brookpooni.com to confirm your registration; www.amblesidewaterfront.com for details

Flea Market leftovers are all recycled -- clothes, shoes, housewares, linens, kids' stuff, and furniture are all picked up by agencies such as Big Brothers and Developmental Disability Association.  Electronics are taken to electronic recyclers and books to the Reading Tree.  When it's all over, relatively little goes to the landfill. Now that's sustainable!

Strategies to create your world, your way! Milne's book, The 12 Golden Keys, is a powerful toolbox for tackling the challenges of a world in transition and a catalyst to re-ignite your spiritual quest.

-  Friday April 8 & Saturday April 9 ~ 10am - 5pm

-  PRE-SALE for Friends of the Library members, Thursday April 7 ~ 6:30 - 8:30pm

-  Admission with current card. Mbrships also available at the door: Adults $10, Youth $5.

Hardcovers, Paperbacks, Trade Paperbacks, "Red Dot Books", Videos, CDs, Cassettes, Puzzles, Kids Books.

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 (also for tix) or email tickets@kaymeekcentre.com

Discover first-hand the inspiring thoughts and hard work behind the performer. Vancouver Recital Society guest pianist Martin Helmchen offers a masterclass with talented young performers. This is a FREE event taking place in the Main Theatre.

* adding to Item 8 six written submissions dated February 23 - March 6, 2011;

* adding to Item 9 two written submissions dated February 28 - March 3, 2011;

Feb 21 Public Hearing; and Feb 21 Regular Ccl Mtg adopted as circulated

THAT the revised proposed DVP attached to the report dated Feb 23, to allow a new dwelling with attached garage to be constructed, be approved.

THAT DVP, to allow a new two-storey dwelling with basement and a secondary suite to be constructed, be DENIED.

This bylaw received first, second, and third readings at the Dec 13 Ccl Mtg and received elector approval on Feb 11,.

THAT opportunities for consultation on a proposed Official Community Plan amendment, with persons, organizations, and authorities, as outlined in the report from the Manager of Community Planning dated Feb 24, be endorsed as sufficient consultation for the purposes of Section 879 of the Local Government Act.

THAT OCP Amendment Bylaw as attached to the report from the Mgr, Cmnty Planning dated Feb 24 be read a first time.

THAT OCP Amendment Bylaw as attached to the report from the Mgr, Cmnty Planning dated Feb 24, has been considered [sic]* in conjunction with the District's most recent financial plan and the regional waste management plan.

THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw for property located at the northwest corner of Marine and 22nd, as attached to the report from the Mgr, Cmnty Planning dated Feb 24, be read a first time.

THAT DWV, as owners of the lands proposed for rezoning to CD46 under Zoning Amendment Bylaw consents [sic]** to the use of the property proposed for rezoning to CD46 for special needs housing, as required under Section 904(3) of the LGA.

THAT the M Clerk be directed to give statutory notice that a Public Hearing re "OCP Amendment Bylaw"; and "Zoning Amendment Bylaw" is scheduled for 7pm Mon April 4.

THAT the proposed design devt package attached to the report from the Mgr, Cmnty Planning dated Feb 24 be considered concurrent with the OCP and Zoning Amendment Bylaws.

THAT the public be given an opportunity to provide comment on the proposed design devt package attached to the report from the Mgr, Cmnty Planning dated Feb 24, at the Public Hearing.

GRAMMAR NOTE: [sic]  put b/c incorrect tense after 'recommended' and the result is confusion, lack of clarity (concurrent or beforehand?):

* does it mean be considered? or will have been considered?

** shd be consent (cf Item 12, all correct tense)

1. Council accept the new MetroV RGS entitled Metro Vancouver 2040 - Shaping our Future (Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1136, 2010);

2. Council request that the Metro Board amend the strategy to expand the Conservation recreation designation to ensure that the entire Old Growth Conservancy be designated as conservation/recreation; and

3. Council request that the special study area be expanded to include all lands above the 1200-foot contour line designated as general urban.

{it is, however, prudent to verify some recommendations, esp when complicated and there are other interpretations, sometimes different or conflicting}

1. Council accept the new MetroV RGS entitled Metro Vancouver 2040 - Shaping our Future (Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1136, 2010);

1. The "Report on North Shore Fire/Rescue Service Cooperation" by Dugal Smith and Associates dated October 2010 be received; and

2. Ccl direct Staff to report back by no later than July 30 wrt the recommendations.

        {what about the public?}

THAT Council include the conversion of the gravel parking area on Gordon Avenue to permeable paving stones in the 2011 budget for the 21st Street Traffic Calming Project.

Ccl adopt the revised Terms of Reference for the Design Review Cmte as attached to the Feb 27 report from the Dir/Planning entitled, "Design Review Committee 2011 - Remaining Appointments;" and Council appoint Barbara Pettit and Cedric Burgers to the Design Review Committee for the term ending January 31, 2012.

•         Community Grants Committee - January 14, 2011
•         West Vancouver Memorial Library Board - January 19, 2011
•         Board of Variance - January 19, 2011

THAT the February 21, 2011 Regular Council meeting agenda be amended by:

* adding to Item 8, a written submission dated February 18, 2011;

* adding new Item 12.1 regarding Chief Administrative Officer's Report

regarding West Vancouver Memorial Library;

* adding items 15.1 and 15.2 regarding correspondence to the Other Items section;

* adding to Item 8, a written submission dated February 18, 2011;

* adding new Item 12.1 regarding Chief Administrative Officer's Report

regarding West Vancouver Memorial Library;

* adding items 15.1 and 15.2 regarding correspondence to the Other Items section;

1.  Staff consult with the cmnty on the devt proposal

2.  Cmnty consultation take the form of a public mtg with direct notification to the properties shown on the map attached as Appendix "B" to the staff report dated March 10, 2011, with a notice of the public mtg in the local newspapers and posted on the District website, and preliminary review by the Design Review Committee; and

3.  Following the cmnty consultation on the devt proposal, staff report back to Ccl with a report summarizing the findings and the suitability of the devt proposal for further consideration.

1.  DNV) be commended for its efforts to develop a new OCP as an Integrated Sustainable Community Plan, and thanked for the opportunity to provide input on the Draft OCP; and

2.  The comments outlined in this staff report be submitted to the DNV for consideration during its community and stakeholder consultation process.

1.  The NSh Adv Cmte on Disability Issues 2011 Work Plan be approved; and

2.  The budget request for a one third share ($4467) of the total budget ($13,400) be approved utilizing existing funds within the Grants in Aid budget.

{hope this wakes DWV up; they have no heritage WG/Cmte and no Ccl liaison for heritage -- the first time since 1988.  Sad.  Esp when coming up to 100th anniversary.}

{This is the strange/misleading case of Ccl approving an agenda 'as written' and then not only do the minutes list amendments made, but also the original agenda put up Feb 18 retroactively changed with amendments added to it!}

Throughout the OPT, women's access to educational institutions, places of employment and healthcare clinics is severely impeded by restrictions on Palestinians' right to freedom of movement. While the repressive and discriminatory policies exercised by Israel against the free movement of Palestinians have had a devastating effect on the entire population, the disproportionate impact on Palestinian women, who are denied the most basic economic and social rights guaranteed to them by international law, cannot be overstated.

Today is a celebration of International Women's Day and the Palestinian women of Jerusalem are raising our voices and calling on the world to show solidarity with us and help us get rid of the Israeli occupation.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011 | Doors open 6pm, Talk 6:30pm, Tour 7:00pm

The Waldorf Hotel, 1489 East Hastings Street, Vancouver

Tix: Advance $25; Heritage Vancouver Mbrs $20; remaining tix at the door for $30;

Price includes, tour, talk, and a complimentary Mai Tai; Dinner may be purchased onsite

o  Haiku Invitational 2011  --  Celebrate Vancouver 125 with your new haiku!

o  Buy your Birthday Blossoms Cherry Tree by March 29th for the Special Offer savings.  A cherry tree for everyone!

o  Enjoy a family-friendly Japanese Festival at VanDusen, April 2 & 3, 10am to 5pm.

o  Celebrate Spring! Thursday, March 31st, noon to 1:30pm, Burrard SkyTrain Station.

o  Like the blossoms VIOLINPOWER with Edmund Chung will take your breath away -- April 9, 5pm, CBC Studio 700.

o  Cherry Scouts send in reports from the neighbourhoods on what's in bloom now.  Check out their photos from some great viewing locations.

o  Check out the cherries in your neighbourhood!

o  Learn about our trees as you scout out our best viewing locations.

o  Register now for a chance to work with our amazing artists.

        -- Jean Cocteau, French poet, novelist, dramatist, artist, and filmmaker (1889 - 1963)