WVM2013-11
2013 April 22nd, 29th, May 6th Ccl NOTES; May 13th Highlights; Calendar to May 31st
Ambleside WATERFRONT • PSB • Youth Awards • Cycling • Park Dedication!

by Carolanne Reynolds, Editor
[PDF Version]
www.WestVan.org

~~~ The 24th of May is the Queen's birthday; if we don't get a holiday, we'll all run away! ~~~

NEXT AGENDA (for May 27) comes out May 24.

== Lease/Sell Survey; Vive le Canada (Chris Hadfield); from the EDITOR'S DESK; WVPD (Award); UPDATES & INFO (WV Streamkeepers AGM; Spirit Trail; PSB)

= CALENDAR to May 31st: CULTUREWATCH (Theatre; Art; Sculpture; Music, Talks, etc); NATURE (Walks)

= HEADSUP 10A: May 13th Ccl Mtg Highlights

= Ccl NOTES

+ Apr 22: PH on Waterfront (13th to 18th); Royal Cdn Marine SAR; Waterfront; 752 MDr; Cemetery Regs; PSB

+ Apr 29: Youth Ccl (video missing from DWV website): presentation/survey; award winners

+ May 6: Delegations: HUB (Cycling) and Hollyburn Sailing Club (50th Anniversary); DVP Applicn 2372 Bellevue

(letters give history and options); PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING: Schematic Design, Funding Strategy (they'll sell

land if you don't say lease or borrow (from ourselves)!), Funding Release; Devt Permit (1519 1525 Bellevue);

John Lawson Park Playground; Capilano Rugby Club Liquor Licence; Park Dedication; BUDGET/TAX RATES (to third

reading!); Adoption of Bylaws (Cemetery, fees/charges); Ccl Mtg added 10am May 8; Cmte Apptmts; Correspondence:

dissection of a staff report on the Unitarian Church devt; many letters on the changes proposed for the

Ambleside Waterfront; 1300blk; PSB

= ANIMALWATCH (Bees); INFObits (Elizabeth May re Duffy, Wright, Harper); BEERWATCH (Craft Beer Week); ROYALWATCH (150th Anniversary of the Tube; Baby on Board!); RAINWATCH; LANGUAGEWATCH (Ancient; Baby's Grammar); WORDWATCH (NIMBY); HERITAGEWATCH; HAIKUWATCH; MAIKU (more from Vancouver Opera's Tea); QUOTATIONS/THOUGHTS/PUNS

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YOUR OPINION on 1300block MARINE DRIVE -- for LEASE OR SALE ?

lease1300@westvan.org OR sell1300@westvan.org ?

Email your choice (above), lease or sell. If you have already done so, pls ask your family, friends, colleagues to do so.

If we haven't lawyers/staff/personnel expert, intelligent, skilled enough to negotiate leasing, then buy other land from the money from the sale to replace it thus maintaining our land bank assets! PLEASE, Ccl.

NB: Contrary to what a cclr recently said, the 320 Taylor Way property in fact was leased (not sold).

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== Vive le CANADA ===

Welcome home, Chris Hadfield! Well done. Great to talk to the schools and all of us plus launching the new state-of-the-art Canadian five-dollar bill which features the Canadarm (and it helped build the Int'l Space Station). This summer he'll be the parade marshall at the Calgary Stampede.

AND, this msg just sent to me: Here's an amazing video, our Canadian Astronaut Chris Hadfield from the International Space Station...singing with Ed Robertson (Bare Naked Ladies Band) and a choir...together, and a million [sic] miles apart! Simply awesome. Full screen and turn up the volume! http://www.wimp.com/singscollaboration/

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=== from the EDITOR'S DESK ===

Incredible -- embarras de richesses! There were at least five events/mtgs on Wed May 15th that I wanted to go to! Two AGMs, heritage events, talk at our Library, etc.

Rushing to get this out. Apologies for gaps -- you'll have to check the video if it's an item you're interested in.


=== WVPD === WVPD Officer wins award

A West Vancouver Police officer has been honoured by the West Vancouver Minor Hockey Association.

Constable Phil Greiff proudly served as coach of the WV Minor Hockey Assn Bantam A-1 Thunder for the 2012-13 hockey season. Cst. Greiff brought a life-long love of hockey to the task. Along with previous minor hockey coaching experience, Cst. Greiff played Junior B hockey in Alberta and played professionally with a Division Two team in Germany before his career in policing.

At the WVMHA Annual Meeting Monday evening, Cst. Phil Greiff was honoured as WV Minor Hockey Assn Coach of the Year.

In a nomination unanimously submitted by players and parents of the Bantam A Thunder players credited Coach Greiffs knowledge and dedication for turning a rebuilding team into a very competitive group having fun by years end.. Read more: http://wvpd.ca/breaking-stories/6-new/858-wv-minor-hockey-honours-wvpd-constable


=== UPDATES & INFO ===

+ WEST VANCOUVER STREAMKEEPER SOCIETY (AGM May 9)

President's report: http://www.westvancouverstreamkeepers.ca/dox/13-05-09_presidents_report.pdf

2013 Board: President: John Barker; Secretary: Mike Akerly; Treasurer: Bill McAllister;

Directors: Bill Chapman, Assunta Detels, Peter Gaskill, Elizabeth Hardy, Dave Reid, Jim Torry.

Congratulations!

Photos from the Memorial Pond opening Apr 27 are now on the website: http://www.westvancouverstreamkeepers.ca

+ Spirit Trail

As Dir/Engg Ray Fung says: The ideal vision for Spirit Trail has been 4m wide and paved; certainly the sections built in Ambleside have been that.  But in order to realize the end goal of linking Deep Cove to Horseshoe Bay, given our topography and geography, we have to be flexible.  In other words, in some sections, we might only be able to get a 3m width.  In other spots, we might decide that a hard, gravel surface is sufficient.  It all depends, and certainly, we want to get input from residents in the process.

+ Public Safety Building [PSB]

DWV Press Release Monday May 13

Public safety is one of the most important services the District provides, but neither the Police Station or the main Fire Hall #1 are constructed to a post-disaster standard and would likely fail in a major seismic event.

On May 6, 2013, staff reported back to Council with the recommended exterior schematic design and was approved by Council to proceed as the basis for the design of the project.

Schematic 1 (PDF, 3 MB) Schematic 2 (PDF, 3 MB) Schematic 3 (PDF, 2 MB)

Council Report - May 6, 2013 - PSB Recommended Exterior Schematic Design 

Council Report - May 6, 2013 - PSB Funding Release for Design Development Phase 

Also on May 6 Council approved funding release for the Design Devt phase.

Display Boards from the April 24, 2013 Open House

Existing Municipal Hall (PDF, 12 MB) Schematic Plan (PDF, 9 MB) Conceptual Landscape Plan (PDF, 2.5 MB)

Landscape Materials (PDF, 4 MB) Landscape Precedents - 1 (PDF, 7.6 MB)

Landscape Precedents - 2 (PDF, 5 MB) Streetscape Standards (PDF, 2 MB)

Rationale

The District's first responders police and fire provide exemplary service to the community and have the skills, training, and experience, but their primary facilities are currently deficient. Neither the Police Station nor the main Fire Hall #1 [is] likely to be functional after a major earthquake. If these facilities were incapacitated, the District's first responders would not be able to deploy [equipment or vehicles, or to deliver life-saving services] to the community. Council has identified the PSB as a high priority project for the District.

Current Status

The project is in the early design phase. The project architects and design team will be completing the Design Devt phase of the project in the next few months.

Steps weve taken -- see http://www.westvancouver.ca/Level3.aspx?id=39250


=== CALENDAR to May 31st ===

All mtgs are at M Hall unless indicated otherwise. NOTE: shown are mtgs known at this date; often there are additions, changes, cancellations after WVM goes out. Check the DWV Calendar: http://www.westvancouver.ca/Calendar.aspx . Notices/mtgs/changes too

late/early for an issue are sent to subscribers. [Headsup notices sent between issues of WVM.]

ABBREVIATIONS, ACRONYMS, INITIALISMS puzzling you? See: http://www.westvan.org/glossary/

== Tuesday May 21st

~ 7:30pm ~ WRA mtg; Topic: Coach Houses and infill housing in WV

with guest speaker, Stephen Mikicich (WV's Cmnty Planner) at the Gleneagles Golf Course (Cmnty Use Room)

== Wednesday May 22nd

~ 7:30am ~ Field Sport Forum WG

~ 7pm ~ Library Bd at the Library

== Thursday May 23rd

~ 4:30pm ~ Design Review Cmte -- RESCHEDULED to May 30

~ 5:30pm ~ WV Police Bd at Elders' Ctr (100 Mathias Rd)

== Saturday May 25th

~ Royal Cdn Marine Search and Rescue annual SAR exercise; May 25th in HBay, all welcome to come down

~ 1:30pm ~ ADRA AGM in Srs' Cr

== Tuesday May 28th

~ 6:30pm ~ Cmnty Consultation Mtg re Devt Proposal 825 TWay and 707 Keith Rd at LIBRARY

~ 7pm ~ Upper Lands Study Review WG at Learning Room, Srs' Ctr

== Wednesday May 29th

~ 10am ~ Invasive Plants WG

~ 7pm ~ Seniors Taking Action: Rightsizing your home on the NSh; Srs' Ctr

== Thursday May 30th

~ 4pm ~ Cmnty Concert -- free, open to public: WV Cmnty Ctr flute, saxophone, and violin students

~ 4:30pm ~ Design Review Cmte (rescheduled from May 23); 1300blk revised Grosvenor proposal


+++ WV MEMORIAL LIBRARY +++ http://www.westvanlibrary.ca

BOOKtopia Art Exhibit Opens

Come and enjoy artwork created by students from Barbara Sunday's class at Sentinel Secondary School and Carrie Berg's class at Rockridge Secondary School in the Gallery. May 1 - 30.

= BOOKtopia ~ May 1 - 31 ~ See http://www.booktopia.ca/events.html

- BOOKtopia West Vancouver Children's Literature Festival; read about this year's presenters and line-up of events.

= ENGLISH CORNER

If you would like to practise English conversation, develop skills, learn vocabulary, participate in interesting discussions and make new friends, come to English Corner. Fridays 10 - 11:30am For more information please call Nadia Vargha Majzub at 922 5152.

= PHILOSOPHERS' CAFE

Join Moderator Randall MacKinnon on the third Friday of each month, from September through June for a discussion at a Philosophers' Cafe, part of SFU's Continuing Studies. Admission is free, no registration is required.

Marijuana: What is the best way to control marijuana use and distribution in BC? 10:30am Fri May 17 -- no registration required.

= ARTISTS CONFIDENTIAL: ROBERT SILVERMAN, PIANIST

~ 10:30am Tuesday May 21 ~ Robert Silverman, Pianist Once and for all, what is a sonata?

In a career spanning more than five decades, Robert Silverman has climbed every peak of serious pianism: lauded performances of the complete sonata cycles by Beethoven and Mozart; concerts in prestigious halls across the globe; and orchestral appearances under the batons of such renowned conductors as Ozawa, Gardiner, and Järvi with leading orchestras, including the Chicago Symphony, the Sydney Symphony, the BBC (London) Symphony, the St. Petersburg Philharmonic, and every major orchestra in Canada.

= Friday Night Concert : Pianist JANE COOP

Jane Coop will perform works by Brahms with New York-based musicians, violinist Laurie Smukler, and Los Angeles cellist Darrett Adkins. ~ 7:30pm ~ Friday May 24 -- Doors open at 7pm. Come early for best seating.

= Monday Movie Nights

6:30pm: ~ May 27 ~ Anna Karenina

+ BOOK LOVERS' ROUNDTABLE

~ 3:30 - 4:30 ~ Thurs May 30 -- Enthusiasm is infectious! Come share your favourite books.


+++ WV MUSEUM +++ 925 729 http://westvancouvermuseum.ca/exhibitions/current_exhibition

May 8 - June 15 Barry Downs

Melding Architecture with Landscape: A Collaboration in Design

Barry Downs has been practising architecture for over five decades, first with Thompson Berwick & Pratt Architects, then in partnership with Fred Hollingsworth and later, with Richard Archambault. His projects span a wide range from houses and institutions to community master plans and all are informed by his skilful melding of buildings, gardens, and landscape, a fundamental design philosophy that respects the natural topography, ecology, and the private and public nature of a site rather than attempting to circumvent it.

The exhibition illustrates this integration through key projects, such as the 1964 Massey Award winning Rayer Residence in West Vancouver, located on a hillside where the building's bent form embraces a garden, pond, and views of forest and ocean to urban settings where landscape provides the essential bonding element. Today, Downs works from his home studio in West Vancouver sited sensitively on the edge of a cliff and overlooking the Strait of Georgia.


+++ FERRY BUILDING GALLERY +++ http://ferrybuildinggallery.com ~ 925 7290

Sna7m: Strong Spirit    April 30 - May 26

Beginning our Ceremony: canoes arrive, welcome and blessing ceremony, bonfire, and celebration

The Ferry Building Gallery is honoured to host an exhibition and series of events on First Nations art & storytelling. 

In the words of guest curator, Damara Jacobs, storytelling is a powerful tool. One can use it to educate, entertain, or preserve culture. At its core, however, storytelling is a basic human need. We all want to share our story. In the exhibition Sna7m: Strong Spirit we address the importance of story sharing within First Nations culture."

The exhibitions featured artist Xwalacktun (Rick Harry), recently awarded the Order of BC and the Queens Diamond Jubilee Award, believes storytelling fosters healing and what better way to share a story than through art. Xwalacktuns art is a reflection of his lifes journey and it is featured along side work created by his family, friends, apprentices, and peers.

The pieces in Sna7m connect or respond to each artists personal or cultural narrative. Public programs will assist in the artists sharing their narratives. One notable event will be the cross-cultural panel discussion moderated by Robert Davidson, featuring a First Nations artist, a Iranian artist, and a Chinese artist. This dialogue will further explore storytellings role within art and vice versa. There will also be artist demonstrations and a drumming circle.

Through the traditional and contemporary works presented within the exhibition and the various public programs Sna7m will offer the opportunity to explore our personal and collective history as human beings.


+++ SILK PURSE +++  http://silkpurse.ca/exhibitions/  925 7292

> May 14 - June 2 -- 3 Photographers: Expressions of Nature

The art of photography has evolved greatly since its inception in 1790. Today, artists have access to numerous tools and resources to create unique work. Photographers Karen Evans, Rita Hernandez, and Elaine Hunter use a variety of techniques to manipulate and enhance the images of nature they find inspiring; drawing forth the subjects spirit  and enriching the pieces narrative, while challenging us to view the world in a new light.

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+++ KAY MEEK CENTRE +++ http://www.kaymeekcentre.com/on_stage/events_calendar

Simplest way to get on email list, call 913 3634 (also for tix) or email tickets@kaymeekcentre.com

~ May 18/19 Sat/Sun 7:30pm ~ VANCOUVER YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

~ May 22 Wed 8pm ~ ADAM WOODALL PRESENTED BY JOHN JENNINGS

~ May 24 Fri 7:30pm ~ NORTH SHORE ACADEMY OF DANCING: EXTRAVADANZA

~ May 25 Sat 2pm ~ THE MAGIC OF BROADWAY

~ May 25 Sat 8pm ~ CLOSE UP AT THE MEEK: ROBERT SILVERMAN

~ May 26 Sun 6:30pm ~ PRO ARTE GALA 2013

~ May 27 Mon 1:30pm ~ SIMON JACKSON SPIRIT BEAR YOUTH COALITION

~ May 31 Fri 7pm ~ HOLLY COLE: ANNUAL FUNDRAISING GALA


+++ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 60, West Vancouver +++ http://www.westvan60.com/

Office: 922 3587 Lounge: 922 1920 Fax: 922 2659

For all the events/mtgs, see the calendar: http://westvan60.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/may-post-large.png

Sat May 18 -- Meat Draw 4:30pm; First of the season BBQ; tix $7; Entertainment 7pm by Diehards

Sat May 25 -- Meat Draw 4:30pm

Tues May 28 -- General Mtg 7:30pm


+++ WV CHAMBER of COMMERCE + 926 6614 + http://www.westvanchamber.com

5 - 7:30pm Thursday May 30 -- WV Yacht Club -- The First & Only: Mayor Mike, Unplugged!

This is an unprecedented event for West Vancouver at what Mayor Mike Smith calls the most important crossroads in our history, and you will not want to miss it.  The Mayor will open up and talk about West Van as youve never heard any mayor before, with urgency and no holds barred. 

Do we have the courage to change and remain with the times, or are we simply stuck in the past?  What will it take to move the mountains we need to move to remain competitive with our neighbour municipalities or sink in a mire of inaction? 

Hell be frank, honest, and outspoken.  He gets the vision, has a plan, hell tell you everything that needs to happen to realize it, why its not happening, whats seriously at risk, what happens if we fail and what you can do about it.  Make no mistake: this is NOT politics as usual.  Were putting aside receptions and formalities.  Be there.  Bring your questions.  The Mayor says: No topic is off the table.

Registration: 5 - 5:30pm; networking until 6pm

MAYOR STARTS HIS PRESENTATION AT 6PM SHARP! DON'T BE LATE!

Tix include appetizers and one glass of wine. MEMBERS $70  NON-MEMBERS $80


=== CULTUREWATCH === {a stripped down version}

* THEATRE

BARD ON THE BEACH

Tix now available and at Early Bird prices -- for Twelfth Night, Hamlet, Measure for Measure, Elizabeth Rex.

Purchase tix online www.bardonthebeach.org or call the box ofc (739 0559). Season starts June 12.

The KatKam has been capturing images of English Bay since 1996, with the picture refreshing every five minutes.

Click here:

http://katkam.ca/?utm_source=Have+you+visited+the+blog+lately%3F+Hamlet+at+Vancity+Theatre&utm_campaign=2013+-+Social+Media&utm_medium=email

to see real time views of the Bard Village at Vanier Park being constructed!

+ ARTS CLUB -- 687 1644  http://www.artsclub.com -- Dreamgirls at the Stanley Stage until July 7

+ PACIFIC THEATRE

How to Write a New Book for the Bible 731 5518 pacifictheatre.org Apr 6 - May 25

+ METRO THEATRE 266 7191 metrotheatre.com -- Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward, May 3 to June 1

+ JERICHO ARTS CTR 224 8007 x3

1/4 Life Crisis, a one-woman show written and performed by Alison Lynne Ward,

winner of the Audience Choice Award at the NY City Fringe Festival, 2010 -- May 22 - 25

+ FIREHALL ARTS CENTRE    firehallartscentre.ca

The Matchmaker of Montreal -- witty romantic comedy by Shaul Ezer; May 22 - June 2

+ FREDDY WOOD THEATRE www.theatre.ubc.ca

UBC All Years' Reunion and Celebration (everyone welcome) -- May 25

free tours (10:30am - 12:30pm), evening performance (7:30), followed by party to midnight

+ PRESENTATION HOUSE THEATRE

Pirates of Penzance, Gilbert & Sullivan (NSLOS has set it in modern Canada) May 16 - June 1st

+ DEEP COVE SHAW THEATRE 929 3200

Here on the Flight Path, a comedy by Norm Foster (the ever-popular Cdn playwright) 8pm May 9 - 25

+ HENDRY HALL northvanplayers.ca 983 2633

The Amorous Prawn, a comedy by Anthony Kimmins -- 8pm May 23 - June 8

* ART

+ VANCOUVER ART GALLERY  http://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/events_and_programs/calendar_of_events.html

Coming Exhibitions: for details: http://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/the_exhibitions/upcoming_exhibitions.html ]

~ NB: VAG Mbrs receive 20% off admission to the Royal BC Museum in Victoria when you show your Gallery Mbrshp card.

For more info contact Member Services at membership@vanartgallery.bc.ca or 604 662 4711.

> Opened Apr 13: Grand Hotel: Redesigning Modern Life

> http://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/events_and_programs/fuse.html

* Caroun Art Gallery

Spring Group Exhibition noon - 8pm May 16 - 29 (closed Mondays) --Opening Reception: 4 - 9 pm May 18Paintings & Drawings by:

Atefeh Safaei Nia, Azadeh M., Mostafa Hamidi, Negin Ostadi, Parivash Hesabi, Saeid Momany, Sara Yousef Panah, Soosan Khan Mohammadi & Torang Rahimy

Photographs by: Farhad Varasteh, Kaveh Rasouli, Masoud Soheili, & Sahar Seyedi

Calligraphies by: Hossein Kashian & Jamal Abiri

Caroun Art Gallery (CAG) 778 372 0765 Masoud Soheili,1403 Bewicke Ave., NV

www.Caroun.nethttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Caroun-Art-Gallery/185765774772749?sk=wall

* MUSIC

+ Out to Lunch: VAG Fridays 12:10pm

May 24 (Loves Me, Loves Me Not; 17th Century); May 31 (Schumann's and Mozart's piano quartets)

+ VANCOUVER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA http://enews.vancouversymphony.ca/1213VSO-13.html

Check their website for performances throughout the month.

To become a VSO Subscriber, call 876 3434 for a FREE SEASON BROCHURE, or browse the series packages online. Order your new subscription online AND order Specials and Festivals with your 15% Subscriber discount!

+ Brahms at the Cathedral

Christ Church Cathedral, 877 840 0457 skylark-music.com; 8pm Tu May 21st & Th 23rd, and 3pm Sun May 26

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=== NATURE === David Cook 924 0147

> Saturday May 18th

Secrets of a Temperate coniferous forest -- A natural history field trip for Salmonberry Days.

Meeting time & location: 12 Noon at the trailhead of Spanish Banks Trail (Trail No. 23) at NW Marine Drive. For the location of Trail No. 23 and the trailhead at NW Marine Drive see the Metro Parks map of Pacific Spirit Regional Park which can be viewed on the Metro Parks website http://www.metrovancouver.org/.

Duration of field trip: ~2 hours.

Description of event: On this beautiful forest walk we will see how the components of a typical second growth forest and invasive plants work together to produce a functional but ever-changing whole. We will also look at the work done in enhancing Spanish Creek for salmon.

Trail conditions: Well maintained trails in Pacific Spirit Regional Park. Initially a moderately steep slope.

A free public event. No registration required.

> Monday May 27th

A Stroll through 30 Million Years of Vancouver's Geological History.

A repeat of this trip in March that was so popular and was oversubscribed.

An event for the Vancouver Natural History Society (Nature Vancouver)

Meeting time: Noon Duration of walk: Three hours.  Trip leader: David Cook

An interpretive walk along the Seawall of Stanley Park to learn about the geology of the Vancouver area.

Description of event: See how 40- to 70-million-year-old rivers laid down sand, silt, clay, and minor coal over a period that included the waning years of the age of dinosaurs. Other features will be giant boulders of 100-million-year-old granite stranded by the retreating ice, remnants of ancient volcanoes, concretions in the sandstone, wave-cut notches in the cliff-face formed when the sea-level was higher. Low tide at the time of our walk will reveal other features such as wave-cut platforms formed by wave action over the last 5000 years, and see how First Nations peoples made use of the debris left by the glaciers to make fish traps.

Trail conditions: Flat. Entirely along the sea-wall walkway. Stay off the bike lane.

Mbrship in Nature Vancouver not required, however non-mbrs are limited to three field trips. This event is by registration and there is no cost. Contact David at 924 0147 or cookeco2@yahoo.com to register and receive details as to the mtg location. For information about Nature Vancouver see http://www.naturevancouver.ca/.


=== HEADSUP 10A === ~ 11:57pm Tues May 14

Well, I may be behind with WVM11 but I have been trying to do my best keeping you up with M news.  Written after watching election results -- all the best to the new govt.  Surprise re Liberals and hope UVic climatology prof Andrew Weaver will have a positive influence just as MP Elizabeth May has.  WV stayed faithful to Ralph Sultan -- safest seat in BC so where Christy cd run having lost her seat? 

Some info then the highlights; {cdn't resist a video of Chris Hadfield, then QTP. -- moved to WVM issue}

>  Great opening reception at Museum last night for the exhibition of Barry Downs's work -- packed!

>  ADDED mtg: Invasive Species WG 10am Wed May 15

>  Updated info on NSh Family Court and Youth Justice Cmte -- 6pm Thurs May 16 at Cmnty Ctr

HIGHLIGHTS from May 13 ccl mtg:

= The ccl mtg started with the surprise announcement that CAO Grant McRadu is retiring after five years here, effective June 28.  To help with the transition he will be available as a consultant and adviser.

= The PSB funding item was withdrawn.

= Delegations from Cool Nbrhds and Visualizing Climate Change.  NG and Sop disagree on WV's status.

= [7:36 - 9:15] The revised Grosvenor proposal for 1300blk -- slide presentation; wrt public comments, it had all the hallmarks of a rent-a-crowd.  Some outrageous claims.  I wasn't going to speak, noting from the recommended motion there'll be more public input, but some were just too much for me.   You may recall Ccl debated lowering the building 40 to 45ft but then settled on 30ft, wch passed.  The new drawing lowers the building instead only 27ft.  Another example: if we turn this down there'll be no such project in Amb for ten years, just go downhill (and other doom and gloom scenarios).  Furthermore: decrying/fearing if not this devt, structures/buildings with a flat roof line (not true and I explain); fulsome praise for this building (just as the first proposed  building received).  

Cclr Lewis took notes and said 17 for, 1 against, and 1 he was not sure where she stood.  You might guess that was me.  It was brave of the one 'against' to get up.  That speaker also was unsettled about those telling Ccl not to pay attention to 1400 ppl signing a petition in a cmnty of 44K.  Will do the transcript later but I started out by complimenting Grosvenor -- appreciate that Grosvenor has listened and improved the design.  In addn, good that Ccl's motion lays out a process for going to the Design Review Cmte (May 23) and opportunities for more public input (with a PH possibly in the fall), one can't help think it will make the proposal even better.  That's great.  Exaggeration (and inaccuracy), however, taints praise.  In any case, I prefer to be  optimistic and to work for getting the best, most suitable, we can get, preferably with something distinctively West Van.  Ziggurat monuments are not.

=  Compliments to Bob Sokol on his revised Waterfront report (dated May 6).  Some changes: downsized restaurant (to 3Ksf), childcare removed, arts and cultural facilities limited to the four existing.  Although the printed agenda recommended a PH June 17, Cclr Sop read out June 10.

=  2074 Fulton (b/c of CAC/procedure discussion) tabled to sp mtg May 27.

=  Wireless Policy also tabled. 

=  At 9:50 presentation on Child Care in WV.

=  Rescheduling of mtgs: cancellation of CoW mtg May 27; moving ccl mtg re Financial Matters May 27 to 4:30moving CoW June 10 to June 24; having a ccl mtg June 10 immediately after the PH.

=  Adjournment 10:17


=== SPECIAL COUNCIL MTGs' NOTES Monday April 22 ===

= 7pm --  REGULAR CCL MTG NOTES APRIL 22 =

NB: apologies; not willing to spend more of my holiday weekend checking the video of the mtg so you'll have to if you want the details -- sorry. Those spots are numbered. There are timestamps throughout.

Symbols: ... means gap; xxx means something else said; &&& something noteworthy said; ## shd hv put this in

:-)

PUBLIC HEARING NOTEs MONDAY APRIL 22

Note: At 7pm the PH will commence in the Ccl Chamber. The Ccl Mtg will reconvene immediately following the PH.

7:00 PM

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PUBLIC HEARING

Proposed Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4360, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 4746, 2013 (for land along the Ambleside Waterfront South of Railroad Tracks Between 13th and 18th Street) and proposed Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 4747, 2013 (for land along the Ambleside Waterfront South of Railroad Tracks Between 13th and 18th Street Exclusive of Three Privately-owned Lots) (File: 1610-20-4746 / 4747)

The Director of Planning, Land Development and Permits will describe the subject application.

Applicant: The Corporation of the District of West Vancouver

Subject Lands: For proposed Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4360, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 4746, 2013 the subject lands are along the Ambleside Waterfront South of Railroad Tracks Between 13th and 18th Street; for proposed Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 4747, 2013 the subject lands are along the Ambleside Waterfront South of Railroad Tracks Between 13th and 18th Street Exclusive of Three Privately-owned Lots.

Purpose: The proposed Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendments are intended to provide for greater public enjoyment of the Ambleside waterfront and recognize the park as a system that includes accessory uses intended to support the vitality of the park and improve opportunities for year-round use and enjoyment, such as arts and culture facilities, outdoor performances, seasonal festivals, food and drink, and water-related activities.

Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment:

The proposed amendment to the Zoning Bylaw would:

Create a new CU5 Zone (Ambleside Waterfront Community Use Zone 5);

Create a new definition for park accessory uses that provides opportunities for year-round use and enjoyment

of the park such as arts and culture facilities (for example those that are already present within the waterfront

area), seasonal festivals, a restaurant, mobile food vendors, and water-related activities;

Place specific limits on the number and size of some of the park accessory uses; and

Rezone certain lands (along the Ambleside Waterfront South of Railroad Tracks Between 13th and 18th Exclusive of

Three Privately-owned Lots) from RD1 (Duplex Dwelling Zone 1), C2 (Commercial Zone 2), and RS5 (Single Family

Dwelling Zone 5) to the new CU5 (Ambleside Waterfront Community Use Zone 5).

Proposed OCP Bylaw Amendment:

The proposed amendment to the Official Community Plan would:

Refine, clarify, and update Policy BF-C 4.7 to better reflect the Districts goal to have the Ambleside Waterfront function as a park that includes accessory uses intended to support the vitality of the park and improve opportunities for year-round use and enjoyment, such as arts and culture facilities, outdoor performances, seasonal festivals, food and drink, and water-related activities. Language would also be added recognizing the heritage values of the Ferry Building and the Navvy Jack House, the importance of the Sailing Club, an enhanced shoreline to protect against sea level rise, and the need to keep the character and scale of any new structures consistent with the waterfront landscape; and

Update Policy P7 to emphasize the Districts long term commitment to its ongoing policy of acquiring all of the privately held lots on the Argyle Avenue waterfront.

3. PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURE   [described]

4. REPORTS/WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS

1) Reports received up to and including April 17, 2013:

TITLE

DATE

DATE FOR CONSIDERATION

NO.

Official Community Plan Amendment [etc] for Land along the Amb Waterfront ...

March 22, 2013

April 8, 2013 / April 22, 2013

R-1

Refinement of Conditions of Use in Section 505.02 of Proposed CU5 Zone...

(Note: This Item was added on April 19)

April 17, 2013

April 22, 2013

R-2

2) Written submissions received up to and including April 17, 2013:  To view all written submissions click here.

AUTHOR

DATE

DATE FOR CONSIDERATION

NO.

ADRA

April 8, 2013

April 22, 2013

C-1

J. Seddon

April 8, 2013

April 22, 2013

C-2

J. Seddon

April 12, 2013

April 22, 2013

C-3

N. Gibson

April 14, 2013

April 22, 2013

C-4

M. / L. Jessiman-Phair

April 14, 2013

April 22, 2013

C-5

E. and D. Mears

April 15, 2013

April 22, 2013

C-6

L.A. Richardson

April 16, 2013

April 22, 2013

C-7

M. Nye-Islam

April 14, 2013

April 22, 2013

C-8

{PLUS there were 40 written submission "on-table"!}

On Apr 8, 2013, Ccl set the date for the PH. The statutory notice of PH was published, and Notices were mailed to owners /occupants...

[7:02] Sokol: commitment of residents to waterfront and money dedicated to it

residents love their waterfront; range of opinions -- leave it alone to various levels of devt; my job to listen to those concerns and come up with a balance. ultimately up to Ccl

tonight presents a balance

there's a disconnect; hope my talk tonight will clear things up

over 300 ppl attended in January -- issue of what

result of consultation in March; this is the first step

one of the first things to comment on  [7:05]  SLIDE

public ownership between 13th and 18th; lots -- DWV proud ownership of 29 of them

two public walkways, one Spirit Trail, secondary ped-only trails next to water

John Lawson Park [JLPk] to Millennium Pk a huge success; Shoreline edge

heritage values: FBG and Navvy Jack House; need to be enhanced and celebrated

Arts also; Arts and Culture also part of what we're trying to achieve on 

Silk Purse, Music Box, and xxx [7:08]

Waterfront open space; most during summer; ....

visually and xxx; able to see the water; same in other direction

Sailing Club, the one water-dependent use; see that enhanced; moved so trail in front[?]

bldg scale and character

keeping the bldgs small in scale and in character with the bldgs there

not proposing signif new bldgs; preserve what's there, maybe teardown and replace

draft waterfront plan; starting at western end, 18, Navvy Jack bldg will be retained; longest retaining ...

talk about teahouse, will retain

1756 now being used as Lawson Crk Studios, no plan to change its use; tonight recognizes it

JLPk green, no changes; some construction going on N-S ROW xxx to enhance

eastern edge, Silk Purse -- signif, be retained; some minor changes -- open up to park, maybe a stage

east of it, Music Box, Arts & Culture, no changes planned; maybe some minor ones

cmnty gardens, no disc change from green space, gardens may be reconfigured

Godfrey's House -- part of Amb Activation, Ccl has directed it be removed and replaced with gardens and possibly a gazebo

2010 changes to Millennium Park; events; enjoyed all year long; will be maintained and enhanced

two bldgs DWV last year -- plan those two demolished and rebuilt -- they're part of what Ccl is considering at this time

next three bldgs on other side of cmnty gardens still privately owned

need to be rezoned so PH

open space then FBG, tonight recognize value; wd allow for minor expansion of that bldg

Sailing Club retained maybe relocated to open up waterfront

OCP Amendment -- guiding principle -- so all surrounded by red line SLIDE

cross-hatched private; public ownership, public destination [9:16] SLIDE &&&

trying to integrate those principles into OCP

Zoning Bylaw:

right now largely residential, duplex and sgl fam

allows for parks and playgrounds, park accessory uses, and continued use of Navvy Jack for Residential Uses

some uses: eq rental (kayak, board); cmnty use facilities; arts and culture facilities (non-enforcement CU5) attempts to make that permanent also allows for commercial, restaurant

conditions of use for PAUs [PAU Park Accessory Use]

based on comments staff have heard from first reading and from Ccl

restaurant not changed: one restaurant 560sm

wine bar also 1 instance, 75 seats 2Ksf discussions w/ Permits Dept and based on some discussion w ppl in restaurant industry

food and beverage concession SLIDE [7:20]

concession less formal, 430sf, 80 sm

40 child capacity, 2100 sf; based on discussion with Mgr -- sweet spot where can be managed

5 instances in zone 500sm but wd like to make an amendment

clearly one of the high points of contention -- further restricting 1414 1464 1470? 17  1564 M 1570 Silk 1756 Lawson Cr

restricting to what's there limiting to 3100sf

FBG is about 900; MBox 2K, Silk P 3K, Lawson Crk xxx  [7:23]

Rec equipment -- size of two-car garage, rentals

psgr ferry terminal; long time interest having ferry arrive at the pier

confusion and concern where dedicated as park and purpose

1 = land be used as a park; 2 = makes v difficult to sell b/c only use as a park (by referendum or Alt App Process)

purpose of a park dedication; uses allowed are defined

staff's intention to bring park dedication bylaws in front of Ccl concurrently, shd Ccl decide to move this to 2nd and 3rd .....

wd be adopted again [7:26]

Sop: if dedication bylaw wd take it out of a resid zone and not allow sale of, that being established, why are we doing a CU5 that's going to allow all that in the park?

Sokol: can dedicate it as a park; a lot of definitions of what is a park; some allow concession stands and some don't; allow a range of uses as PAU

Sop: when it shows up May 6, will it &&&

Sokol: solicitor just says "use" and doesn't define

---> {get this [7:28] ##1##}

Sop: as you know, we've had some serious flooding

cost[?] to protect the area

a look at some of these commercial ventures, haven't seen a biz plan to give Ccl some insight good or not -- when will that come forth, if ever?

Sokol: this does not mandate a restaurant, rental, etc, but allows if Ccl wants that use

cd go out for RFP

Ccl and cmnty decided want on waterfront

Sop: three props we don't own will stay outside zoning?

xxx my assumption wd become park ... &&&

Sokol: when I say we don't have plans, it's that we don't know

Sop: for my purposes only, of what you stated tonight of bldgs that exist -- that wd be the park use scenario -- part of the park dedication, ie those bldgs as they are; uses within a park dedication

Sokol: you said a lot -- current buildings will stay, possibly expanded

Sop: grandfathered; will stay there

re the other houses we already own and may acquire, other than restaurant, I'm not...  any other uses

{someone spoke -- Mayor?}

Sop: that's all for mine

Mayor: v generous of you

NG: you said made an amendment to what was on the screen

xxx wd be changed to how many sf?

ANS: 3100sf

NG: so you're bringing it down?

Sokol: only present 900sf FBG, MBox 2Ksf, Silk Purse 3K, Lawson Studios 2800

NG: Silk Purse 3Ksf?

Sokol: sprawling

ML: xxx zoning, then CU5 identified specific activities, then another bylaw?

Sokol: no, the uses in the CU5 zone

ML: need to abide by other xxx &&&  

---> {get this ##2##}

Sokol: any

parks and park playground, park accessory uses; some further refined

ML: where do these appear if goes forward?

Sokol: in the bylaw

ML: now or?

Sokol: since received first reading; can make these restrictive

can't allow more

difficult thing is, you can't remove a use

if not allowed on waterfront, l want to take it out -- needs new PH

ML: if wanted to specify a specific location

Sokol: yes

TP: help me with rationale for the restaurant

Sokol: discussion with other restaurants

for comparison: Beach house including basement [7?00f, 5500sf]

{SSch went through procedure}

5. PUBLIC INPUT  [7:43]

CC:  open mind

> Elaine Fonseca, ADRA Director: [text supplied]

The Ambleside waterfront is probably West Vancouvers most recognized asset and ADRA is heartened that thoughtful consideration is being given for the future of this area.

We support having usage options and look forward to seeing many of them materialize. We also feel these may and furthermore -- must -- occur without sacrificing existing open, green space.

With the new Arts Centre (which we understand has been approved in principle), the existing public buildings will provide a more than sufficient footprint to accommodate the various usage proposals.

Therefore rather than rezoning to the potentially exploitive Community Use category, let us do a favour to future generations by designating all current open space in this area as Parkland.

Additionally, the three remaining residential properties when obtained by the District should be converted to open space. This would mean that the proposed OCP amendment that could allow building on waterfront property should be defeated, and the reference to obtaining properties for open space should remain.

The vision of those that had the foresight to obtain these properties did so for park purposes, which is an amenity all can enjoy, regardless of age, income or residence.

We have the foresight to know that a portion of Ambleside Park will eventually be developed making open green space more important than ever.

So please designate the current public buildings or their footprint for community use and protect the rest as open green space with park designation. Future generations will thank us for our vision.

[Someone's comment?]: wine bars and restaurants unfair competition; eastern part will be built; designate

> Ian Darling: on behalf of Hollyburn Sailing Club

{technical/audio difficulties} X: try wireless mic

> I Darling: volunteer ...; 50 yrs; over 10K chn, Ks of instructors; true to its roots, family-oriented

launching xxx; Terry Fox, Coho Society

safe & friendly envmt; proud to be part; due recognition

> Linda Kowalski:  three blocks from proposed festival in area; concerned about commercialization

> Sop: positive; commercialize restaurant, pub, child care, traffic

Milestones -- view, traffic; noise -- police allow noise to 10 - 11 o'clock

more green space

> [7:49] Paul Hundal: xxx Spirit Trail?

no [large?] accessories, they're obstructions;  in the park

bringing ppl to Bellevue or accessory

can have food carts; concerned carts aren't affordable -- go to 711

ice cream $1 more than/at concession, not low, even

restaurant isn't going to be affordable; go over to Bellevue

clearly a sailing club needs the Sailing Club; both grandkids learned at ten

Cmnty ctr ... not mbr ... sail boat...  nice to know kids might 

> [7:55] Keith Pople: [text supplied; my bolding]

I am pleased with Districts intent that the Ambleside waterfront properties be preserved as park land. We are going to require more recreational area as our population increases. And, this additional park area will certainly be needed when the First Nations land west of the Duck Pond, which we are currently using for recreational purposes, is lost to development.

However, I am concerned that the District are already planning to use much of this new park area for non-recreational purposes  a wine bar, high class restaurant, and art and culture activities, which could just as well, be located on West Vancouver commercial property.

I am in agreement that these accessory uses would contribute to the needed revitalization of Ambleside. But, if they are placed on the waterfront, would this not diminish the business opportunity and revitalization options available in the Ambleside Business District?

The proposed Bylaws are very specific in terms of area requirements and sizes for these accessory use structures. Is our Planning Dept confident these are suitable parameters? Would it not be more appropriate that Ambleside business owners be given the first opportunity to provide a wine bar and high class restaurant? Our Planning Dept should concentrate on developing an overall plan for revitalizing Ambleside and adequate parking for this business district.

The acquisition of this unique waterfront land has been costly and we should make the effort and provide adequate time to assure this property is utilized appropriately. Residents have not had sufficient time to consider and provide input on this waterfront development proposal.

- Please defer a decision on this Public Hearing to allow residents adequate time to provide thoughtful input. .

> [7:58]  Arthur Mudry: resid for 53 yrs;  on behalf of L Tupper

clarify the definition of a park; difficult to understand and everyone shd understand

[elevation?] of the public spirit

increasing mind and body, sociability; health walking running wheeling toddler

ccls, ppl worked hard, feel park under assault

wish for increased revenue such as Cactus Club an insult; xxx need not be located on the waterfront

social exchange competition, walkathons

losing touch, things to enjoy park as social ctr

Amb and Lawson Pk so narrow, must not be invaded; obligation to future generations

why discussing commercial uses or vendors of any sort in something so sweet to our hearts

ownership -- the waterfront strip, narrow, importance

natural, physical enjoyment xxx; picnic, try to find a place

opp for good priv enterprise on N side of Bellevue

{ding}

why allowed?  do not understand; xxx uses into comm areas

connections can be made

not limit ourselves down to a park loaded with comm activities; activities of a social nature

> Mayor: hv to wind this up

> AMudry: from Don Lanskail, Woods, Rupert Harrison; ppl who worked for us; must re-orient our objectives

Y Bower:  ...  my parents built on Bellevue in 1935

always loved this cmnty; lived across xxx

tell my grandchn, we're going to a park, not to a 6Ksf restaurant [8:06]

xxx totally endorse what other Ccls have said, think this has been disrespected

commercial enterprise does not have to take place on the waterfront; Saltaire -- did not succeed

bring my ...  nana's taking them to park -- can't play catch, football, kite; need open green space; long long life

does anyone believe a childcare needs to be on the waterfront?

comm space brings revenue

cannot be overlooked; this not the base

&&& has not been mentioned

rushed to ev xxx and cmnty at large; more opp for due discourse

> [8:09] Rod Day:  ...  retirement

got to p8 of Sokol's report and I flipped; xxx

---> {listen to this? ##3##}

public reaffirmed Aldrich Pears; small; string of pearls; cottage-style

have to admit a bit taken aback by Bob Sokol's words; still think restaurant 6K too big

Amb and Dund concession has never done well, struggle

xxx [8:11] like protecting xxx sounds better 

I wd rather nothing happen down there, but if something does, the Aldrich Pears

whether abandon or adjourn; some questions remain; flooding

Amb biz restaurants and wine bars

don't agree that Amb is a slum, a couple of new restaurants -- a lot of fun, go down, enjoy it

put restaurant on the waterfront, a subsidy that wd compete

like Mayor, believe free enterprise

at same level; compete fairly; tone down, too big, agree

abandon it and do it again

Sokol on the right path; legislation so bad going to be hard to deal with

start again; talk to Parks Dept more; don't know how much consulted, guess not much

up to you, on the right track

> [8:13]  F Moayeri (?): out to support; Sokol great ideas; increase fun and activity around

limited comm activity is great; restaurants pay for social activities; support a lot of the plans; moved along slower

> [8:16]  Mayor: Mr Sokol, you realize if you

> Joanna Tremblay: ... when started getting involved in this process, excited about 

started I wanted wine bar on the seaside and a restaurant, however tonight has been educational

overwhelmed by the number of proposals; do have to dedicate 

to this ped-friendly bikes, picnics, kids, families; in favour of comm but not competition with all that green space

we? space for that on MDr and on Bellevue, can make this an amazing cmnty; hope we can work together

> Graham Nicholls: was also like Rod Day mbr of the PMPWG

drive for more dedicated parks, what we're dong here but &&&[8:19]

taking with one hand

do these changes make a better park?

they have to do with open spaces and environment

some of these go a bit too far, commercialization next to a biz district those opps

troubled buying another three lots, then taking land away to est [= establish] a restaurant

little concerned changing some of the xxx accessory uses

pretty imp change, to talking about this last this xxx, wonder how thought through

ded [= dedicated] bylaw fixing things

take time and make sure right; I don't oppose all comm whatsoever ... but here

skeptical ... food carts

encourage not to get into this biz, get into biz of parks

> [8:21] D Hossini (?): [from] Incognito restaurant

concerned about  changes; restaurant, bars, what about those biz?

over two years, already suffering; don't need food carts restaurants wine bars

> Rob Morris: explain my experience -- learned about it on Friday two weeks ago!

tracked it down, PDF, spent weekend studying it

found most of the ppl here didn't understand it here either

motion; announcement about park status; a motion cobbled together quickly

inside 5 min passed unanimously, PH

know two weeks and three days; hard for me to put it in perspective

was here two years ago when an art gallery was proposed to replace the FBG

as director of WVHS came as a shock as this does

nothing I cd imagine wd put me in opposition to an art gallery but that did

here two years later -- this time not opposing an art gallery, opposing restaurant, .... and child care -- insane

same reasons I opposed the art gallery; too big and not what the residents want

five skinny blocks ... art gallery 2800sf ... this was 30Ksf [8:26] ... doesn't make sense

just don't know, and now it's changing -- changed on Friday and again tonight

when nailed down to get to talk to you; this is not the time to talk, not a design; this motion shd be abandoned

too many changes in order to go back cobbling together so it makes sense

good park... make a 

[8:27] erstwhile ... how change to make it better

we have good planning and we just ignore

not wasting time, not using; have to go back and start using it

pls, go back; we shd not be sitting here after 36 years assembling these props

pls abandon it.

> Bill Chapman: Dir of WV Streamkeepers, chair of six stewardship [for Navvy Jack house]. partial use as a nature ctr

this future use concept wd promote to all what is WV; applaud

{does this mean they approve of all the Park Accessory Uses just b/c they want to use the Navvy Jack house? don't care if loss of park or green space as long as they get a place to meet???}

> Peter Schofield: basically to support this, some of these proposals

look at some of the Acc uses

refinements to: restaurant and liquor, eq rental and food and bev concession

each of these three wd add to ambience and area; attract ppl

&&& eg arguments

be opp -- more restaurants the better or it's overcrowded or too high likely at this, wd draw more

arts & culture facilities, Sokol has kindly amended; not 5 keep 4

childcare facility -- don't see the need; put in other areas, comm dist, new 1300blk, arts bldg, parking lot

[8:32] do support some of the other initiatives

ferry terminal facility good, boat ramp

enhancement of shoreline against sea level rise, I'm a climatologist

transportation corridor running through this zone; too much space devoted to automobiles not enough for cyclists/ped

ppl passing -- more walking, on bikes than autos, yet more space devoted to automobiles

to correct, wd suggest a multipurpose path, westward to where is one 16th to 18th

wrt parking, not provided in park, underground

> Shannon Walker: nice to see you all

here with some trepidation b/c difficult conversation for cmnty to have

up to this Ccl to be true to Ccl 30 yrs ago; can we do both -- park space, limited comm

years ago a windsurfing shop under Peppi's; kayaks and paddleboards; go down and rent for 

not about restaurant maybe too big, but xxx

think Mr Sokol spoke to that earlier, take it forward amend it and xxx; been on for some time

Pears report excellent so it doesn't have to all be green space; making it accessible for all of us

not a lot of changes in Amb b/c can't rezone it

ppl scared of change; think we can do both; you can find consensus for those who want the wine bar

using the waterfront for multiple

no discussion about eliminating the Sailing Club; better boat launch

wd hate b/c of intimidation, and xxx [8:38]

opps for refinement and figure it out

if we had had this in Feb, more wd speak like me -- mums outside who had to go home

we want the variety of ... across from

know Ambleside is struggling; 13th and 14th miss 14 and 15; make it the town ctr it can be

so imp that the park dedication go through; do in tandem show we xxx

more accessible to cmnty

[8:39] Melinda Slater: fully support park ded

problem with the Zoning Bylaw; publicly owned bldgs, great opps for accessory uses

retain ... park ded

> M Slater: xxx {keep park, not in favour of devt}

> Maggie Pappas: so many supportive of biz, support them

they're all hurting; guarantee at least five biz on Bellevue won't be there; support biz

if anti-biz, biz makes cmnty vital and vibrant

zillion hats; Chamber and Strategic Planning Group

wanted restaurant, wine bars, ~80 ppl here tonight 100s more have said they wanted

ppl we have to take care of tonight is those who will make vibrant tonight [ages] 18 - 50 looking for things to do, go not finding it on waterfront

at stockbroker's Invest in BC

Demographic changes, WV not mentioned but White Rock is to make it accessible

2006 v low number over 65 by 2036 won't have doubled

but those in age CC, NG.TP, MB are the ones who want things to do

have to keep them here and keep them happy

[Strategic Planning Group] Mission statement: came out of 7mos

helped guide, goals

---> {get this [8:45] ##4##} READ

{unfortunately the statement presumed WV was already excellent and an example to all rather than trying to be; the sort of hubris some accuse WV of)

{ding}

future generations; used to be a swamp till we took and beach

> Sue Verigin: just moved from Dund; love fact all sorts of action at beach

addl washrooms cuz a long way from xxx to Amb

childcare

> CR:  Good evening; Carolanne Reynolds, Editor of West Van Matters

I did put out a notice and transcript of what was said at that mtg -- everybody was so confused and I think even after we read it, we were confused

First of all, wd like to thank Mr Sokol for further details.  Secondly, I wd like to echo others' comments that we need more public input/feedback.  Think you've heard a lot tonight but it's a lot to digest.

if you're saying you're going to enhance and have minor adjustments or increases or whatever to some of those bldgs, I think you shd define how minor that is, and what it is.

I tried to find out if the Parks WG had actually reviewed these recommendations, but was told not, b/c of course it was last year.  But I still did not manage to get an answer wch I think wd be helpful to us, as how the Parks WG wd view these suggestions.  They studied the lot, wd be nice to hear what they thought of these.

As for the Navvy Jack House, perhaps some of you know that when on Ccl -- I was the first heritage cclr -- and one of the houses we designated was the Navvy Jack House wch I was involved in; so I'm happy to see that it's being retained.  I know that the upper level has to be residential and I do agree with the place, the house being used for heritage and envmtal groups.  So I think it's a heritage house, heritage groups, so that means the envmt and all the rest of that too.  Have one that is for our heritage in a heritage house.

I don't understand, I have to say, others obviously didn't either, the comment of needing a childcare facility down there.

I hear from a lot of ppl, I mean there's several hundred ppl who subscribe to this email {the WVM newsletter} and many pick it up and I have never ever ever until tonight hear someone say we needed a daycare or childcare down in our park.  And I agree with those who say we cd have one close by -- they cd still take advantage of the park -- but it's not worth losing green space over.

I know your intent in this is to make it better and we can all make everything better and improve it, the question is how we are going to do it and what are we going to do.  I know there are other terms used and there are ppl talking about Shambleside, and I've heard ppl say that devt on parks will vitalize and improve the biz in Ambleside and others say no, it's going to take it away.  So I think that has to be addressed.  We want both the park and the biz on Ambleside to be better.

So I think it's quite clear, listening, at least to me, that more consultation is needed.

So wd suggest -- I mean many had good ideas today -- I suggest you either postpone or cancel this PH and hv a WG look at it.  Then you can have users of the park involved, Ch of Commerce involved -- they can give us views on the biz whether at the park or in Ambleside, and about the traffic and the parking, have the envmt ppl -- Streamkeepers, Foreshore, Wetlands -- and hv cmnty groups.  Have representatives from all of those.

I know we're all excited about the park and I know many of them have v good ideas.  And I'm sure we wd benefit from hearing those ideas.

The only other thing was that I sent you, Mr Mayor, Your Worship, something about the finances.  I had one reader say there was something not quite right about the process, I'll leave you to deal with that.

That's what I -- more time, cancel this, have a WG, they've done really well in the past, come out

I'm sure -- most ppl -- you saw so many ppl tonight -- most ppl are willing to volunteer and contribute and give you their good ideas, and I think we shd maximize their contribution, and take advantage of their volunteerism and their ideas 

tyvm

{applause, as there was after almost every speaker}

Mayor: Bobbie Burgers and then Robbie Innes

> [8:53] Bobbie Burgers:  first exhibit at FBG, vital art of cmnty; three talks there this year, sold out...

lived in France last year; parks in France; playgrounds you had to pay for

so not true xxx

bike rentals, ppl lined up to do it

cafes and beer gardens, attached to playgrounds, even better

grassed areas and gravel areas; picnicking not part of it; lucky to have opp to create both

missing a plaza

sit at beautiful coffee table, pull together or apart

ev scared about this giant restaurant -- oh god, the Cactus Club is coming in

envisions a plaza, with my father who walks with a cane; sit down and have a glass of wine together

kids run around, scooters

fear my four chn running around cars; bring all the generations together

prob with parking, maybe ppl my age shd bike

maybe we don't need so much parking -- those who need

Ambleside has no plaza

food drink art bring ppl together

ppl scared of things not nec proposed; leave the restaurant out and call it cafe

> [8:59] Robbie Innes: lots of years, millions of taxpayer dollars to pay

you have to finish the process; change OCP to protect; dedicate as park OCP and Zoning bylaw

go to ppl via referendum changing selling xxx

accessory uses .. a question?  no proposals for any new art facilities

I wondered where's the park spots ... slab for chess/checkers?

washrooms and a plan to clean them during the day; picnic tables

how much space comm going to take up? dining room and wine bar -- I'll be there just where

atop the building next to the beach

xxx providing umbrella service; provide parking conveniently for something like that

get this park dedicated, not just zoned as such

> Malcolm McLaren:  submission earlier today

xxx shd not be located; located in adjacent biz are; reject the amendment

> Rolf Beltz: consideration of OPC amendment

waste mgmt plan -- what did the staff tell you on that?

> Sokol: considered in conjunction; has been considered

> RB: on page 10

> Sokol:  xxx

> RB: how that cd be ... [9:04]  water streams?

> Mayor: not back and forth

> RB: don't see anything about creeks; riparian area; read

> Y Bower: xxx

Mayor: you're going to have to be quick b/c it's after 9 now.


{Aside from the fact it's about someone else's comments (he did not come to the mtg; not unusual to get someone else to read/introduce), it is permitted to speak and  the time it is is irrelevant.}


> CR: I didn't include this other person's [thing = letter/email] that I have and I'm not proposing to read it now for him, but I did mention at the beginning that I'd sent you some comments -- v detailed comments -- about having first reading and the PH, and the Endowmt Fund, and using $11M to buy -- so if you have it, and I'm not expecting to go through it now, but i'm wondering when we can expect a reply to this.  I will submit it formally, but when do you think we cd expect a reply to this?

> Mayor: We're taking those comments under advisement, Carolanne

> Michel Segur: [have] a breakwater; then enough room for parking with more land

> Mayor: Lots of ideas

> M Segur: more closed then good for my biz

> David Van de Sande (?): not well-versed in this; have kids and hectic job

shock when I read NSN on Sunday; prog asking for input from cmnty; first I've heard of it

a few display boards; 300 attended; don't believe expressed wishes of residents

if I'm not aware of it and if only 300 ppl; need to stand back and get more input from the cmnty

shd be more time taken

PkR keeps expanding; I don't have a commerce degree; as long as you extend, always going to drain biz from Amb

not sure about native land and how that works

take more time, make more ppl in cmnty aware

> [9:12] Mayor: what did you promise to do earlier?

[speakers for second time]

> F Moayeri: I do support proposed; for all those Accessory Uses have to go through this

not cmnty inv

why biz not working? b/c there's terrible biz in Amb; lived on NSh all my life and they don't cater to ppl

> John Winkler, 1390 Duchess; not a single person making it

Natives going to be bldg up to Sailing Club; xxx


{think their land stops in the middle of the lagoon}


other thing, forgotten now ... number of trees going to be taken down

Mayor: for a second time -- oh, my goodness

> P Schofield:  these facilities are not mandated

doesn't mean going to be 6Ksf.....

may be when time comes not

gives flexibility in the future to put these in

future Ccls will be able to decide

---> {##5##}

Mayor: that's the kind of point Ccl might hv bn able to make after 

[Anyone?]

> Mayor: sorry, Carolanne, you've spoken twice, I can't allow that

> CR: -- clarify what he said?

Mayor: you can't speak

> CR: pls clarify that [point]

Mayor: you've spoken twice; that's it.


{Also not true.  Ppl are allowed to speak many times (and three times has happened in the past) as long as not repetitive.  In this case, I thought a statement had been made that was not a fact, so wanted it clarified thus avoiding the public possibly having a misinterpretation.  Surely important.  This has been confusing.

Not a good day for WV to shut down a PH.

And, btw, this is NOT referred to or recorded in the DWV minutes. }


6. CLOSURE OR ADJOURNMENT OF PUBLIC HEARING

? moved THAT: all written and verbal submissions ... up to and including Apr 22 be received and that the PH be closed.

Mayor: second motion?

CC: second

Mayor: can hear a second motion then vote on them separately, Ms Scholes -- see you're going to disagree

NG: speak against; think we need more consultation; studies coming out

Mayor: say something

SSch: if closed, you've moved into the reg ccl mtg; if respect to bylaws...

CC: yes

SSch: to reg ccl mtg; ADD to Agenda


~9:20 REGULAR COUNCIL MTG NOTES MONDAY APRIL 22

1. Call to Order.

2. Approval of April 22, 2013 Regular Council Meeting Agenda

amended by:

. moving Item 9 to Item 10.4; amended by:

deferring consideration of the Directors report in Item 6 pending further staff discussion with the applicant;

moving Item 9 to Item 10.4; and

adding consideration of Proposed OCP...and Proposed Zoning Bylaws to the agenda as new Item 5

3. Adoption of Minutes of April 8, 2013 regular Council meeting.

DELEGATIONS

4. D. Purdie, regarding Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (File: 0055-01) 

DP: SLIDES  WV 40 active crew mbrs; 200+ training exercises

this Ccl approved our licence to occupy

$25K volunteer hours

location improved our response time; cut 2 - 3 minutes of time

on average get within 12? min

rebranding [slide]

annual SAR exercise; May 25th in HBay, all welcome to come down

either other stns at that exercise; involve younger mbrs, through them educate the parents

on call 24-7; min crew of three or four ppl

new vessel, state of the art vessel 33ft alum diesel-driven no propellers, advantage when you hit logs, bounce off the bottom

SLDES this one doing 40 knots

exceptionally well equipped; training prog is competency-based; then knowledge and practical experience

despite what was said in Press last year -- posted everyone's qualifications

BC Gaming is one of our biggest supporters but find out year by year

xxx  insurance

local supporters -- donations, pleased this evening WV Cmnty Grant and Fdn; support been fabulous

licence agreement, moorage locn, all met our expectations

District staff a pleasure to deal with; trust fully meeting our commitment to the District

stress my thanks to our crews, volunteers all from WV; professionalism; passionate about what they do

Mayor: pls to come to event in May, and xxx

sad to hear tragic accident in Egbert? that crew were at that mtg

NG: honoured to have you in our cmnty, rec'd with thanks, 

+++ Mayor: new item 5, Ms Scholes?

[from WATERFRONT PH]

CC: move that proposed amendment and zoning bylaw xxx be abandoned

furthermore that Ccl direct staff to come back with amended versions reflecting comments made this evening and in correspondence to date

{WOW! Yippee!!! Ccl listened!!!!!}

Mayor: comments

CC: Mr Sokol wants to amend second part

Sokol: xxx

CC: ... considerable concern

heard loud and clear want this land dedicated as park land; consid disc re Acc uses

report we received last Thurs; do think add'l refinements needed

the restaurant and the wine bar to a lesser extent concern

greater support if at a scale with to date and Aldrich Pears; scale down

haven't heard any real support for a childcare facility on the waterfront

don't think we need two -- food xxxx

need to further limit and refine what is going to be built, limit

ensure cmnty less will be built; refine in sense, communicate back give assurance

propose grandfathering on what terms

be of a scale of an extent and type for broader cmnty support

ML: a number of Pk Acc Uses proposed this evening

in fairness to Dir/Planning, look at these one by one

Cclr C can speak and Ccl can speak and don't know how Sokol can make hide nor hair

Mayor: after hearing all seven

CC: I'm not finished

Mayor: xxx

CC: want to say what proposing

by abandoning at this point, there will be an addl PH in June wch wd also address the point

sev speakers alluded to; felt rushed, not suff time to get clarity, adequately provide feedback

restarting with more specificity, more refinement, less

[9:18] if move fwd at all, that basis

Sop: concur really wise to have a look at this

digest for a period of time; conversation as to what we'll end up with

going b/c 16 years  lived beside the Silk Purse for 12 years, house purchased

acquisition of land saw JLawson Pk expand quite a bit

acquiring, took a long time, only last ten years

this Ccl and one before, push to have improvements along the waterfront

finally got a walk there; took Millennium out and xxx [9:40]

Mr Sokol did a good job to explain about bldgs there

green space around them; walk and get fine sense of well-being

fair to assume cd embark on some scenarios, cd improve; answered and delved into

acq; small seating areas -- in Hawaii you see it all the time, nodes where ppl can sit

activity; liveliness in relation to refreshment

this is a first step, wise to step away for a while; enough Sokol to bring it back

restaurant questionable; how make it more user-friendly

precious place, a treasure, and keep it that way

TP: this has been a valuable night tonight [9:42]; future generations and today

heard today, park dedication is what most ppl wd support

have the PMP plan in front of me; that doesn't mean other things don't happen in parks; Peppi's in Dund Pk

not sure I support childcare; that wd be a change

the scale has to be right; have the Aldrich Pears and it is v good; have to stay true to it

no prob with a sm cafe on the waterfront but 6Ksf doesn't fit re building scale and character

supportive of 1300blk that's probably where the 6Ksf restaurant shd go

Aldrich Pears gives us all the direction we need

ppl really want to protect our parks; hasn't always been protected, in the future

one thing imp in 3.3, clustering public activities getting right, just have to refine it

limited retail to draw ppl to the area; don't think we're that far off; need to do a reset; maybe what we have in front of us is too much

food carts, that's one option

a lot of great ideas came fwd tonight; we want to protect our parks; it's just not all green space, have to pull those pieces together

ML: between 13th and 18th, five blocks there's 48 or 49 legal lots

one Navvy Jack, one studio bldg, one Silk Purse, one Music Box, one FBG, Sailing Club

that's 6 out of 48; potentially 3 or 4 more

share concerns at 6Ksf much larger than what this Ccl had; wine bar small, maybe attached to one of the bldgs

like idea of portable food cart

don't think you use $3M real estate to put a childcare facility; mixed feelings about rental not xxx

tonight we learned a lesson on communication

cynics say listening to absolutely no change but that's not what I heard

I heard that they had't been engaged and that's what we owe to the cmnty

multiple uses and goals; all possible

giving direction tonight, be more definitive about what we wd allow

when we get letters describing what we're proposing is Coney Island b/c that 's not what we're 

it's really quite modest, minuscule

saw letters describing the wine bar as if not safe to walk by -- not the Lynnwood pub, thank goodness not there

pass this or put the brakes on

we do need to get at it; taking too long, that's our fault as well; or another year will have gone by and nothing's changed

NG: agree, not a great job of communicating

tonight a great example of what ppl are thinking about this plan

G Nichols: scale goes too far so agree with down

Hundal said waterfront park with xxx [9:51]; small ... maintaining xxx

live in a house almost 100 yrs old; concerned about moving too fast

want the two studies -- market and comm; think they're a month away

public washrooms not on the list; I think a good idea

Navvy Jack, Streamkeepers spoke about this, make it more clear

psgr ferry terminal, eqpmt rental, not huge prob; Arts & Cult revised

childcare not best use and planning to have a childcare in our new safety bldg right here

like food carts in season rather than structures, wch not great buy anyway

like to have those market and commercialization studies re wine bar restaurant uses but without them, not keen -- unfair

don't know what's going to happen with 1300blk

Mayor: motion to move past 10

unanimously

I always favour setting a time

Sop: conclusion of biz; not long

MB: thank ppl gave up their time, respectful, positive

xxx  1988 resolution Ccl confirmed definition of park

---> {get it [9:56] ##6##}

so we're not really deviating from the resoln when codified what for

like Cclr Lewis, can we save, tweak it, or abandon it?

suddenly here; imp issue, central to our cmnty

look at next month to get this clarified and another PH makes sense

like Cclr G, sets legal framework for changes to the waterfront

v interested in the market strategy and commercialization

we're taking a bit of a shotgun approach; I've come across info saying there's a recipe to this

for an outstanding destination you need; ten restaurants, long parking.....

hope Urbanics is going to take that approach

as far as the specifics of the proposal

respect Ms Verigin around chn xxx; agree with my colleagues, child/daycare not approp

little festival; rental equipment; like clarification around art facilities; restaurant, 6Ksf struck me as too large

nothing indicated this was going to be a high end restaurant; look at combining wine bar

ppl eat less, want tapas; one concession not two

I believe we can have something for everyone; doesn't have to be winners and losers

we can be different from PkR; can be successful form this xxx mix

some biz are thriving -- Avant Gardener

excited about this opp; see a lot of commonality and overlap and look forward to next month or so

Mayor: unfortunate this has gone off the rails

clear the intent was that everything was to come back to Ccl

nothing unless back until xxx; public debate, public input

{good}

guess it's going to work out well; has to be clear and xxx

xxx makes no sense

FBG no handicapped washroom; xxx wheel around

xxx this restaurant causing a lot of talk

ev loves to skate over

we'd hv to put taxes up 10% just to get those three props

EndFund maxed out xxx; can't tap that

have to look at creative; xxx; logical way is to 

teardown houses; not building on any existing green space

on junkdown houses xxx

on what xxx

that figure -- do you want taxes to go up?

don't think 

---> {akin to threat or blackmail if we don't approve; GET THIS ##7##}

history over years ... as Sop ... slow xxx

where's the bogey man?  how can anyone say not a good thing?  shd not be afraid of change

not a waterfront cmnty in the world with xxx

a park does not have to be an empty space

xxx  don't want to destroy it ... to live

[have a] glass of wine or a cup of tea; don't see why playing chess is all right but a glass of wine isn't

frustrating to me

we can work this out that ev can win

that's my comment

Sokol: thank you for your comments

misconception that 7 a) through g) PAU are the only ones allowed -- not the case

want to direct Ccl to Section 3.1 in the bylaw on p29 in your packet; has a list of PkAccUses:

restaurants, liquor primary premises, food and bev concessions, farmers' markets, mobile food vendors, cmnty rec bldgs, childcare, non-profit orgs, there's a list there

all of those uses are allowed in CU5but a) through g) has restrictions

streamkeepers, heritage

on the one hand want something back quickly and on the other hand more consulting; how see this proceeding?

CC: have this in a week; then we'll have a week for Mar

[corrected: May]

then a month to PH; we're taking lot of things off the table; get feedback

waiting for the market study -- I'm one who wanted it in first

we're not approving a restaurant or a wine bar, changing so in future we MAY

when it comes fwd in future, shd come when we have the results of the market study

right now, allow ourselves to consider it

the five-week period; report next week have; well, a seven-week period

Mayor: tighten up the report along lines you made; some said give more xxx; give thought to size of restaurant

Shannon Walker said it best; Tuscany on Bowen Island a good example

[10:10?] I'm not going to have the turn around May 16, maybe May 13

saying not doing another public engagement

best from what we've heard; taking it and make changes

CC: understand

Sokol: public engagement prior to PH

TP: sec stes worked incredibly well; remind ev how successful it was

we took that little bit of time and kept checking with the public; another PH much more focused and clear

we went out in Jan but what we see here, the scope is diff

much broader, specific ideas when we did Feb 20, farmers markets xxx [10:12]

maybe not reflected with the clarity we wished for

Sokol: understand public engagement, another PH, xxx

Mayor: Ms Scholes, do we have that recorded? ask Cclr C to repeat it

CC: cruel

will read again: xxx be abandoned

and that staff be directed to report back to Ccl at one of the next ccl mtgs with revised OCP and Zoning amendments reflecting the comments received up to and including tonight

expressed by ccl mbrs

Mayor: xxx

Sop: it was cut? concerned attached park dedication

CC: if a friendly amendment okay

Mayor: Ms Mooi

AM: we've worked v hard and bringing it together, hoping for May 6

ML: next two

Sokol: will bring it back asap, can't commit to May 13

Mayor: bring it back in May?

Sokol: only two [mtgs] in May

CC: in June?

SSch: June 6

ML: don't see a whole lot to do

Mayor: Mr Sokol can try

Sokol: signif part will be with park dedic

CC: just 6

{nope: June 3rd}

Mayor: xxx CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY  [10:17]

REPORTS

skipped: 5. Reports from Mayor and Councillors on Boards, Committees, and Working Groups

6.  OCP Amendment and Rezoning Applicn No. 12-085 for 752 Marine Dr (File: 1010-20-12-085)

RECOMMENDED:

THAT Community consultation on the application for 752 Marine Drive and all related District work leading to consideration of an Official Community Plan Amendment to address the significant level of residential development expected in the Park Royal area as part of its transformation from a shopping centre to a mixed-use community be made part of the Districts 2014 work plan, as set out in the report dated April 8, 2013 regarding Official Community Plan Amendment and Rezoning Application No. 12-085 for 752 Marine Drive.

ML: xxx staff went away and met this need; voice to address; commend ev for that

7, Cemetery Regulation Bylaw No. 4651, 2010, Amendment BylawNo. 4749, 2013 (File: 1610-20-4749)

RECOMMENDED: be read a first, second, and third time.

[ML made motion]

8. Fees/Charges Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 4750, 2013 (Cemetery Fee Schedule Revision) (File: 1610-20-4750)

RECOMMENDED: Fees/Charges Bylaw No. 4414, 2005, Amendment Bylaw..." be read a first, second, and third time.

[ML made motion]

9. Request from Village of Belcarra Support for Preservation of Admiralty Point Federal Lands in Belcarra for Park Use (File: 0190-01)

RECOMMENDED:THAT in support of the Village of Belcarras request for the preservation of the Admiralty Point Federal Lands for park use, as set out in the letter dated March 12, 2013 from Mayor Drew, a letter be sent to the Minister of Environment Canada, requesting the federal government to transfer the Admiralty Point Federal Lands in fee simple to Metro Vancouver, or lease the lands in perpetuity, to ensure the preservation of these lands for park-use by future generations of Metro Vancouver citizens.

 

10. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

10.1.  Public Safety Building Project Status Report for March 2013 (File: 0500-01)

RECOMMENDED: the report [titled] PSB Project Status Report for March 2013 dated April 11, be rec'd for info.

10.2.  Development Application Status List (File: 1010-01)

RECOMMENDED:THAT the Development Application Status List to April 12, 2013 be received for information.

10.3. Correspondence List (File: 0120-24)(click here to view correspondence packages) 

RECOMMENDED:THAT the correspondence list be received for information.

+ Council Correspondence Update to April 5, 2013 (up to 12:00 Noon)

Referred for Action

(1)  P. Way, April 2, 2013, regarding Fwd: Comment on the West Vancouver Garbage Collection Reduction in Service                   (Referred to Director of Engineering and Transportation for consideration and response)

(2)  L. Green, April 2, 2013, regarding Delegation to Council 50th Anniversary of Hollyburn Sailing Club 

  (Referred to Municipal Clerk for response)

(3) R. Thomson, April 3, 2013, regarding Rezoning of 370/380 Mathers Avenue, Council Meeting of 18 March 2013 

(Referred to Director of Planning, Land Development and Permits for consideration and response)

Received for Information

(4)  G. Jones (Petition - 31 signatures), March 27, 2013, regarding Tent Community near Klahanie Court

(5)  K. Higgs, April 1, 2013, regarding Reported. today...so presented...

(6)  K. Higgs, April 2, 2013, regarding So so West Van-ish at least what we see and expect....

(7)  S. Leidl, April 3, 2013, regarding 1300 block Marine Drive

(8)  H. Selby, April 3, 2013, regarding Montreal company cleans landfills chemical , fume and flame free 

(Attachments available for viewing in Legislative Services Department)

Responses to Correspondence

(9) Director of Lands, Bylaws, First Nations & Legal Affairs, April 5, 2013, response to R. Beltz regarding Public consultation ....Capilano Rugby Club ....primary Liquor Application

+ Council Correspondence Update to April 12, 2013 (up to 12:00 Noon)

Referred for Action

(1)  J. Weston, M.P., March 28, 2013, regarding Working to Promote Health & Fitness              

(Referred to Director of Parks and Community Services for consideration and response)

(2)  Ambleside Dundarave Ratepayers Association, April 8, 2013, regarding Proposed OCP Amendments 

(Referred to Director of Planning, Land Development and Permits for consideration and response) 

(Referred to April 22, 2013 Public Hearing)

(3)  S. Slater, April 8, 2013, regarding Request for information 

(Referred to Director of Planning, Land Development and Permits for consideration and response)

(4)  GreaterVan Regional Steering Cmte on Homelessness, Apr 11, re Reg/St/Cmte on Homelessness Mbrship Invitation 

(Referred to Director of Planning, Land Development and Permits for consideration and response)

Received for Information

(5) Committee and Board Mtg Minutes Community Engagement Committee January 25, 2013 and March 13, 2013

(6)  MetroV Bd, Apr 3, re Local Government Representative to the Tsleil-Waututh Treaty Negotiation Table for 2013               (Attachments available for viewing in Legislative Services Department)

(7)  E-Comm 9-1-1, March 28, 2013, regarding E-Comm Board of Directors Designate 2013/2014 Year

(8)  DNV, April 10, 2013, re Tri-municipal Committee to Select the NSh Nominee to the E-Comm Board of Directors

(9)  H. Farrell, April 5, 2013, regarding FW: M Correspondence: Letter re 1300blk

(10)  D. Byrne, April 7, 2013, regarding West Vancouver Yacht Club

(11)  B. Blamey, Apr 7, re FW: Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 4736, 2012 (1821 Marine Drive)

(12)  J. Seddon, April 8, 2013, regarding Ambleside Waterfront 

(Referred to April 22, 2013 Public Hearing)

(13)  J. Seddon, April 12, 2013, regarding RE: Report from Planning Dept. re Ambleside waterfront 

(Referred to April 22, 2013 Public Hearing)

(14)  L. Green, April 8, 2013, regarding Hollyburn Sailing Club 50th Anniversary

(15)  Future of Howe Sound Society, April 10, 2013, regarding Saturdays Forum Information

(16)  2 submissions, dated March 6-7, rec'd Apr 11, regarding Capilano Rugby Football Club Liquor Licence Application

(17)  Undated Petition with 371 signatures, regarding Capilano Rugby Football Club Liquor Licence Application

+ Council Correspondence Update to April 16, 2013 (up to 4:30 p.m.)

Referred for Action

(1)  Port Metro Vancouver, April 9, 2013, regarding Port Metro Vancouvers Land Use Plan Update Process           (Referred to Director of Planning, Land Development and Permits for consideration and response)

(2)  J. Canuck, April 5, 2013, regarding West Vancouver: 1 City; 8 Worldclass Museums! aka The Green Deal!           (Referred to Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for consideration and response)

Received for Information

(3)  Committee and Board Meeting Minutes Gleneagles Community Centre Advisory Committee February 21, 2013

(4)  4 submissions, dated April 13 15, 2013, re Proposed Official Community Plan Bylaw... (Ambleside Waterfront) 

(Referred to April 22, 2013 Public Hearing)

(5)  April 16, 2013, regarding Mayors Rebuttal of KPMGs glowing report on a BroadwayUBC subway.

11. OTHER ITEMS

12. Public Questions/Comments

Q been moved? item been deferred so applicant and our staff can have further

13. ADJOURNMENT [10:20]


===  YOUTH COUNCIL MEETING NOTES -- Monday April 29  ===

6:30 PM IN THE SENIORS ACTIVITY CENTRE (ACTIVITY ROOM)

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. INTRODUCTION OF THE 2013 YOUTH COUNCIL

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

4. PRESENTATION Our Living-Learning Community. A PowerPoint presentation will be provided.

5. REPORTS FROM YOUTH MAYOR AND YOUTH COUNCILLORS

Youth Mayor and Youth Councillors will report on activities and events of Youth Week.

6. PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

7. ADJOURNMENT

THE YOUTH APPRECIATION AWARDS PRESENTATION WILL COMMENCE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE YOUTH CCL MTG

RECEPTION TO FOLLOW


Well, this section wd be the notes except alas I cdn't attend the mtg and as of today (May 19/20?) there is no video of the mtg up. There was one last year however:

Here's a video of the 2012 Youth Ccl Mtg: http://www.westvancouver.ca/Level3.aspx?id=39328

There were no minutes on the DWV website either.

Here's part of the press release:

Youth Council

West Vancouvers Youth Council and Youth Appreciation Awards is a celebration of the achievements of youth and youth groups within the West Vancouver community. This year, West Vancouvers Youth Council is comprised of Youth Mayor Julia Tikhonova and Youth Council members Julie Jeon, Celine Jeon, Su Ji An, Celine Chen, Samiya Hassan, and Hannah Robinovitch.

Youth Appreciation Awards

For 2013, youth received awards in three categories: Youth Recognition, Youth Community Enhancement and Outstanding Youth Team.

Youth Recognition Award

This category recognizes individual youth who have made noteworthy achievements or who have achieved considerable progress in a particular endeavour, thus exhibiting the ability and commitment for personal change and growth.

Nathan Slater Wesley Strong Christian Fenn Parker Wieck Celine Chen Jolee Tung Heather Corbett

Rose Gallo Vanessa Quimpo Yasmine Johnson Darien Nahanee Brock Morford Hao Yan

Youth Community Enhancement Award

The category recognizes individual youth who have made a voluntary contribution to their community that resulted in a positive change or made a lasting impact, such as developing a project, serving on a committee, or participating in other volunteer work with an organization and/or group.  All nominees must demonstrate a minimum contribution of 75 hours of school or community services work.

Margaret Berton Sabrina Wang Andrew Rowntree Dorothy Rhee Chae Ri Lee Cherry Zhi Anna Yamaoka

Sara Choi Minah Se Alexandra Fraser Jonas Kwok Briana Dunlop Junbeom Yoo Hweedong Yoo

Celine Jeon Julie Jeon Anisha Navaratnam Carol Wu Hannah Rahim

Outstanding Youth Team Service Award

This category recognizes a group of youth who have completed a minimum of 50 hours per youth of service, resulting in enhanced programs and/or services for their school or their local or global community.

Nicole Compagna, Ryley Dewar, Anna Gouthro, Mary Heale, Samuel Ives, Zoe Leonard, Ryan McKenzie, Ben Morley-Senkler,

Wesley Strong, Emma Allan, Megan Allan, Sarah Moignard, Stefany Schulhof, Sam Gray, Natasha Heavyside, Ryley Dewar,

Arek Shredski, Alex Kyriazis, Emily Fedusiak, Duncan Lucas, Frannie Bradford, Kendall Lewis, Tara Tyab, Jillian Trach,

Scott Panther, Blake Hendersen, Adam Mitha, Justin Wong, Sailesh Suri, Jun Jeagal, Babak Khorsand, Dikran Karakas,

Sam Shahrokhi, Tiam Koukpari, Celine Chen, Samiya Hassan, Alex Son, Ashley Kim, Celine Chen, Celine Jeon, Grace Geng, Hannah Robinovitch, Jenny Diemer, Jillian Trach, Julia Tikhonova, Julie Jeon, Samiya Hassan, Su Ji An, Laura Essery,

Kenya Chung, Eva Cai, Sara Choi, Emma Gallello, Celine Jeon, Faranak Ghorbaniz, Jackson Lees, Joshua Larsen,

Julie Jeon, Kevin Hunt, Lara Sophie Boleslawsky, Madeleine Lamer, Rhys Mann, Sean Larsen, Kimberly Harrison,

Jasmine Marshall, Blake Merilees, Ryan Ritson, Nicolette Tsavdaris, Banfsheh Dereyat, Renee Sun, Kiana Ziafat, Kimia Ziafat, Yasaman Dereyat, Jin Chun, Su Ji An, Stephanie Chang, Eric Wei, Adam Chandani, David Chen, Madeline Turner,

Mark Bakhet, Sean Kim, Toby Roper, Yichu Dai, Mark Bakhet, Connor Hughes, James Guscott, Matthew Zwimpfer,

Nicky Allen, Ashleigh Kearns, Megan Steffens, Sophia Gupta, Cayla Kaufman, Emma Rahemtulla, Gina Stylianides

For the rest of the details re 2013:  http://www.westvancouver.ca/Residents/Level3.aspx?id=44634


=  7pm --  REGULAR CCL MTG NOTES Monday MAY 6 =

1. Call to Order.

The Mayor announced WV honoured to receive two of six awards given by the BC Rec and Parks Ccl; to Parks, one programming for the Ambleside Adventure Playground Camp (first in western Canada) and one for ingenuity, developed (Parks and Cmnty Ctres Society) tools measuring KPIs, efficiency, etc -- situation analysis tool. Congratulations to Ms Moo and the Parks Depti. Also he reported that Ccl has dealt with the remediation at Chelsea Close (unauthorized fill into creek) at the cost of $100K.

2. Approval of Agenda

amended by moving Item 6 to be considered immediately after Item 20;

adding to Item 7, written submission C-11;

adding to Item 22, Items 22.1 to 22.4 regarding correspondence; 

3. Adoption of April 15 and April 22, 2013 Meeting Minutes -- Information to be provided.

{Incredible.  When Ccl met weekly we used to get the minutes at the end of every week.  More astonishingly, letters received up to Thursday noon were included in the ccl mtg pkg.  Here we are in May and we still haven't the minutes for the Apr 15th mtg.  So, clearly technology and more staff didn't help.}

{Later note: and then some of the end of the Apr 22 PH as an omission.}

RECOMMENDED: THAT the following Minutes be adopted as circulated:

        April 15 special and regular Ccl Mtgs; and  April 22 Public Hearing and sp and reg Ccl Mtigs.

DELEGATIONS {for information and thanks}

4. HUB - NSh Cmte Cycling Grp re Creating a Bicycle Friendly Biz District in Ambleside (File: 0055-01)

Heather: Differentiate Amb from PkR; good for tourism; HUB is the new name for the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition, charitable org; 1200 mbrs, nine cmtes; Peter and I (our cmte) have lived in Amb for over 20 years; integrate cycling into biz.

2010 Survey during bike-to-work week showed that 70% of cyclists earned more than the average; cyclists are not poor, cycle by choice. Survey in Germany, ~80% shop locally and ~69% of car drivers -- makes sense, don't want to carry a long way. WV has the second highest cyclists. Cyclists and pedestrians make more trips (to local stores). Cyclists spend more at convenience stores. ...

Cycling can be part of the answer to lack of parking. Parking space = one customer; cycling, many.

Portland great benefits from cycling [policies].

Main reason ppl don't cycle is not age, hills, or laziness -- it's b/c of fear.

[7:13] more ppl cycle than drive

turn it over to Peter

Peter: parking maxed out

SLIDES -- lots of room for parking for more bikes

Heather: Amb perfect location, density working in its favour; small shops and restaurants residents prefer

village atmosphere

competitive differentiator -- Pk R brands

from a marketing POV innovate and differentiate; bike-friendly biz

with devt around the corner, time to xxx

Mayor: v good

NG: like the plans and charts; I can never find a bike rack

being Amb-centric -- have you done such research in Dund, HBay

Heather: just gave a talk to the Chamber

put in Amb, put also in Dund b/c continuous

Peter: Amb first

TP: good, on Transp cmte

pick up on fear piece -- creating safe infrastructure

dive in about the separate lanes

Peter: Spirit Trail; five times cyclists

TP: safer for cyclists, safer for peds

CC: pretty hairy going along MDr -- improve that?

Peter: I don't  between 15th and PkR

separated bike lane on Bellevue?

CC: HUB's view Spirit Trail going along xxx

Heather we'd like it to go along Argyle

Peter: 13th to 15th heavily travelled, almost chock-a-block

if a sep bike lane on Bellevue wd leave

already a trail 16th to 18th

Heather: split in NV

Mayor: motion? just a minute, Cclr Sop now wants to speak

Sop: you both were there, Heather and Peter

met mayor, he and his wife down tandem

Mayor: that's a question?

Sop: thought it wd get a laugh

Safety; that's my comment

Mayor: great, I'm sure you appreciate that.

[7:28]  tyvm for your presentation

5. Hollyburn Sailing Club regarding 50th Anniversary (File: 0055-20- HSCL1)

Linda: have Steve Britton with me

purpose to officially recognize the HSC's 50th Anniversary

history of club, contribution we make; 50 years at the beach; since 1963

used garage for seven years as a clubhouse

SLIDES

1970 built the structure you see on the beach today

1982 hit 292 students, training; trends change; 2001 introduced kayaks; 2007 webcam installed

have had over 10K youth and adults go through our prog; training pros; interact WVYC and EHYC

leadership skills; 99% of the instructors have also come through our own training prog

a lot of volunteers

last spring, storm, almost as much sand inside as on the beach

social activities: movie nights, Celtic music, sail and dine, WOW (Women On Water -- hard to get in on it, do now BOW too), New Year's, St Patty's Day, etc; use for Terry Fox Run and Coho Festival

I'm kayak captain, commodore, a sailor

sailing, kayaking, standup paddle-boarding; variety of boats

365 days down on the water, ongoing activities

this Saturday we're celebrating 50 years in Amb -- hope to see you down there -- noon Mayor Smith and Ralph Sultan; 1pm sailpast and lunch

thank you for your time

Mayor: thank you; got by without having to say a word

Steve: &&&

---> {[7:41] ##1##}

CC: do?

SB: operate volunteer and if rental wd be a biz enterprise

talks with Ch of Commerce; if we find the right mix and spread we'd be interested

Sop: wd you consider other uses at your establishment?

SB: we're v privileged to be on a prime spot; again, if it' s the right, as long as it doesn't affect the activities

MAB: intend to attend on Saturday, haven't been so looking forward

[7:44]{moved thx}

Mayor: th v much, see you Saturday

6.  REPORTS from Mayor and Councillors on Boards, Committees, and Working Groups

{agenda amended; moved to after Item 20}

7. Development Variance Permit Application No. 12-079 for 2372 Bellevue Avenue (File: 1010-20-12-079)

PowerPoint presentation to be provided.

At the April 8 reg mtg Ccl received the report dated March 28, and set the date for consideration for May 6, 2013.

Reports received up to and including May 2, 2013:

NAME:

DATE:

FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:

#

Development Variance Permit Application No. 12-079 for 2372 Bellevue Avenue

March 28, 2013

April 8, 2013 /

May 6, 2013

R-1

Development Variance Permit Application No. 12-079 for 2372 Bellevue Avenue

May 1, 2013

May 6, 2013

R-2

Written Submissions received up to and including May 2, 2013:

NAME:

DATE:

FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:

#

E. Claridge

April 16, 2013

May 6, 2013

C-1

Z. Salemohamed

April 23, 2013

May 6, 2013

C-2

Karl Gustavson Architect Inc.

April 23, 2013

May 6, 2013

C-3

S. Hills

April 25, 2013

May 6, 2013

C-4

R. Smith

Undated

May 6, 2013

C-5

P. Bradner and R. Smith

April 2, 2013

May 6, 2013

C-6

P. Bradner

April 24, 2013

May 6, 2013

C-7

Canadian National Railway Company

April 25, 2013

May 6, 2013

C-8

B. Porter

April 29, 2013

May 6, 2013

C-9

D. Enjo

April 28, 2013

May 6, 2013

C-10

Lisa Berg,  Planning gave background/history, described variances

SLIDE   Responses by owner from comment in nbrhd

SLIDES   Mason Kent, Designer: owner here as well

SLIDES  unusual configuration; dilapidated cottage on the site; proposed bldg footprint over top; owner wd like to build a sgl-fam house with basement ste; two-car garage and space for ste parking; modern form; flat roof; nbrs concerned about height and trees; flat and changed species of trees

invited nbrs last Sat to see new design

PRESENTATION BY APPLICANT

CALL FOR PUBLIC INPUT

> Robert Smith: live across the street; nbrs here who share same view

had it not been last-minute, our comments wd hv bn v different tonight

feel we can live with the bldg mass therefore feel we 

still probs with landscaping and views

set a ht limit to vegetation to 25ft and maintain that height; still some dogwood trees wch can grow to 40ft

&&&; safety issue re ped at corner

> [His Wife]: the importance of covenant restricting ht of trees

don't think this is a hardship; wd allow privacy for them and for any of the other nbrs, re corridor views

was asked to speak to voice support for what we want: Dr David Walcott (address) and Nancy (XXXaddress)

> Mrs Hills: xxx; shrubs limited to 20ft and wd like it adhered to in coming years

> Maggie Pappas: the builder is a former nbr of mine, recently told me about what's been happening

this devt started in Dec 2011 to find it was zoned but was not allowed to devp a [7:56]

immed thought there was something wrong

groups, housing, WG, etc, all come to the conclusion that diverse housing needed

he wanted to build a duplex and not allowed to

June into 2012, at one point told cd have sgl-fam and DRC said only if you put a green roof

this shd not be on sgl-fam; xxx &&&

carried a mortgage, has cost him $100K

been doing small devts, small renos; happened to me

this is a sgl fam; this is a derelict bldg; doesn't seem to be consistent

Cclr C said we're trying to have diverse and we're not doing it

what shd hv gone on; shd be a duplex

of course I agree with the variance; this is a poster xxx of what is wrong with this cmnty

Sop moved: all written and oral submissions be received for information.

CC: may I ask a question now at a PH?

Sokol: not a PH

Mayor: think Sop is going to put a motion on the floor

[Receipt Passed]

Sop moved approval and wants to add a ht

Sokol: while such a covenant wd seem a simple solution it's a long-term

feel sometime in future scratching heads that Ccl got involved in such a disagreement

what staff has done is changed some of the trees

feel better solution than getting involved with nbrs

Sop: we have had covenants in the past; no control, what have you got

approving but don't want trees growing up 40 to 50

Mayor: let's not get into a debate between you and Mr Sokol

Landscaper: xxx; suggested by Staff; most just grow to 6m

staff was right to xxx; dwarf [8:03]

Sokol: I'm not an expert on trees

Sop: so I'll end it at approved

ML: think valid concern around trees

don't accept plant this species instead of other; mother nature may fool us and tree not stop at 20ft

put a covenant   ....negotiating, reached the point tonight

curious about comments Ms Pappas made but a discussion for another day

not the first time south side not been subject of discussion

kudos to all involved getting to this point

MAB: sort of like the idea of some restriction; ppl have a v narrow view; Seastrand has blocked

trees do grow; diff ways to deal with covenants

not nec to District, can to nbrs, legal costs

asking for a variance on a unique lot; isn't a precedent-setting matter

just reading in Outlook, sight and light lines -- not suggesting going that way

unique prop given proximity to the water

to Ms Pappas's comments -- wd like to ask staff abut that; appears was agreement

Sokol: this is a v odd-shaped lot; yes duplex zoning but certain FAR for a duplex; significantly larger than a sgl-fam zone but wd hv to ask for larger/more variances than you see today; not one staff saw they cd support; so odd took a long time to get where we are today

CC: size?

MB: 25 [8:09]

CC: can't comment on the chronology; take Mr Sokol's point, complicated

opp for 4Ksf sgl-fam home; seems to me a duplex cd be built

1800 or 2Ksf cd be built and xxxx

have a basement suite like Alice in Wonderland go down a hole

for two families, seriously substandard ste

corresp some support for a duplex

seems like we are missing opps differently; building the same sort of xxx again and again

Sokol: but that was not what was proposed; wd hv hd more impact on nbrs

this has less impact; needs variances

Mayor: sgl-fam house with a sec ste

NG: don't have many probs with sec ste, always in favour of rental

agree with Cclr L, 

come to something almost ev can live with

re covenant, I wd not agree with that

one of the first things I learned in law school, there is no right in law to a view

whether our own parks or devt applicns, to Grosvenor

that does not mean I don't sympathize but dangerous to propose an amendment [8:13]

ML: an amendment

Mayor: sep motion

SSch: right

Mayor: motion carries unanimously

ML: covenant of tree size of 25ft

Sop: second

Mayor: have a staff recommendation against this; staff tell us all the ramifications

ML: restrict the tree height; don't want the response back that "we don't think it's a good idea"

more than willing to get a staff report re mechanism to have a covenant

Mayor: state so we know

ML: that wd restrict tree height to 25ft be passed; to staff as to how that's operational

Sokol: more of a procedural

if this motion passes does that mean it's conditional?

{some mumbles}

it's passed

amendment?

Mayor: to be clear

staff recommending against putting ht covenant on this

landscaper has assured us trees won't grow higher than 20ft

owner wd stand up and say his commitment

do we really need to go backward? passed variance [8:17]

ML: goal

Mayor: already achieved by choice of tree!

ML: &&&

Mayor: ask staff if makes sense to do this -- how do we make covenants?

process ... staff report ... shd we do it and if we do do it, how

ML: great discussion around a house roof metallic, reflected into

if this cd all be rolled up in one, wd be v receptive to that

CC: coming up at some point in CoW trees, that wd be a gd time

piling more work on Mr Sokol as a one xxx; he's a one-armed paper hanger [8:20]

bring it back CoW, happy to have that discussion

advise Ccl, these tree covenants end up in horrific situations and inevitably the District is drawn into these disputes

shd we be spending that time

I oppose bringing back a report but &&&

TP: be cautious a covenant is a simple solution

not comfortable; not what we do as a one-off

confident tonight a great conversation going on tonight, and nbrhd prepared to support it

will not support a covenant

Mayor: pls read, Ms Scholes

{she did} xxx

motion [re tree ht] is defeated [8:22]

RECOMMENDED: THAT the modified Development Variance Permit Applicn, to allow for a replacement single family dwelling with zoning bylaw variances to reduce certain yards, as shown on the plans date stamped May 1, 2013, attached to the report dated May 1, 2013 from the Sr Cmnty Planner, be approved.

PASSED

8. Public Safety Building: Recommended Exterior Schematic Design (File: 0500-01)

{who? Wong}: public safety one of the most imp

recomm today is to support the 43K residents of WV, the best we can provide

will go over the importance

lowest cost, best manoeuvrability, lowest potential operating cost (about 80%); greatest opp for shared use; most practical soln for future expansion on the site; better lighting and heat gain; preservation of heritage elements of M Hall; confined to south side

ground parking lot, allays some parking concerns during construction

Jan 24 open house to get feedback, another Apr 24; overwhelmingly said south side of site

Jan 24: 22 ppl 11 wrote back -- &&& [8:27]

petition from the apt complex across the street 17th, concern re location of fire hall, met with them Fri and we'll look at their concerns

passing the resoln today does not mean we won't continue wrt their issues

Sop: we'll continue to work with nbrs across the street but you're still going to go ahead with presentation on 17th

JW: with SLIDES -- had workshop, had direct feedback from DRC, all gone into this design

bldg placed well to the xxx; space to historically significant; south-facing facade, control solar access

AERIAL VIEW -- entry nearer to the atrium

three public buildings facing 17th -- MHall and Museum

timber public face; seating spaces to the south

lower scale so MHall visible; placing on Esquimalt

view from 2nd and 3rd floor to look over his complex

parking to the north of MHall, create a secondary entry

opp to realize an older vision

lesson we learned with the DRC; changes scale of the bldg, same scale as MHall; much more sympathetic

see grey-toned piece -- a material more attuned to residential 

devping a language to the larger residential surrounding

down 16th -- see east face, see solar exposure; access for the police

lastly: detail of the landscape itself

horizontal paving; permeable paving north for parking; collect groundwater

concerns raised by the DRC re north; will devp more in harmony

direct connection from this atrium both police and fire will be using; most efficient way to use; most approp strategy for longterm flexibility

CC: Mr Bakker, opp to explain why your design team in that regard; Fire Hall on SW and the other the entrance way

why not amended

Bakker: seem to be a whole series of reasons for this locn

SLIDE bldg as far east as possible [pointing] benefit of 17th is the larger ROW; fire, quicker opps

Police services v much, publicly oriented force and being able to see xxx; certain architectural character; allows public to see how our public services work; then I mentioned wd be made of timber

concerns expressed around apron and our team has some relative 

think a real opp to work with design guidelines of precinct, basalt, name plaques, all of the Fire Chiefs

actually engage the public with the real life of the fire group

not enough greenness so introduction of artificial turf

opp to make signif public statement

NG: surface parking on N said to avoid costly undergrd parking -- save how much?

Ans: $30-35K per spot, can put back into the bldg; doable 

NG: how many spots? 

ANS: 48 spots and trying to find more

NG: Cclr C has done quick calc, ~$2M

&&& what happened to one of our top 10 20? what about a daycare? staff

JW: going through our main criteria

daycare is not in our functional planning at the moment

NG: but it cd be

Mayor: xxx

NG: cd be; wait wait wait wait; was only two questions

some relief with all the adults mucing(?) around nice for some levity

concerns residents had wrt fire hall on 16th Plan B, this plan fire hall exiting on 17th

JW: have to do with safety, walking down don't think any diff between 16th or 17th

17th is wider so better

right now from 16th they have to go up to school zone to exit

16th and 17th st noise, virtually the same

parking reqmts on 17th, looking at how many spots can be accommodated, how many loading zones

mixed emotions re sidewalk in front

Sop: along same lines; look from Fulton to Esq, parking open space, sidewalks on one side

major attention paid to this utility street?

seems to me wd hv bn proper to look at 16th as your utility street rather than to 17th

consequently we ended up with C; looking at A, too bulky? but wd allow in block Fulton and Esquimalt where not close residents

JW: stn on 16th and Esq, shifting the mass to the west, wd shield MHall from views of heritage value

mixed use and we're trying to make a &&&

MAB: street width? didn't realize they have to go up to Inglewood to turn

6ft wider on 17th so are Esq and 16th same size as each other?

Mayor: Mr Chan has the exact figs

Mark Chan: 17th 37ft, 16th 31ft; 195 withe

es2 29 and xxx 3x  

---> {get this ##2## [8:50]}

Mayor: answer your question?

MAB: two others -- something architecturally innovative for the fire hall, right?

ANS: YES; this is schematic; next devt and selection of materials; expression and character

MAB: Mr Wong touch on this

parking issue in front -- addressed? ideas? still working on?

John Wong: have done a review of the area, believe can retain one or two or a loading zone; can police themselves

{from gallery -- didn't say that!}

MAB: firetruck coming out, is that going to preclude moving vans, ambulances, handydart?

ANS: don't believe will impede those services

Mayor: thx, gentlemen, two 

Bowles: just moved in; ask you to give us some time

time for scenario C suspiciously brief; Apr 8 we saw the first drawings Apr 24 and only seven days later here for approval [8:54] owners, some seniors just learning how affect them

petition;  xxx; hasty mtg on Friday, some cclrs

I can't speak for everyone but the mtg left us even more concerned

this list -- hear two years of construction, demolition, evacuation, xxx, traffic disruption, ... beginning next Jan

can't sell unless they give them away, devaluations

Scenario B -- Fire Dept wanted 17th -- wonder how they've managed for over 20 years

ask delay vote; reconsider Scenario B; does not seem fair costing 

[8:56] short and long term

believe our request to be a reasonable one; willing to sit down and xxx

[8:57] Paul Gagnon; live on 16th; volunteer

app M staff engaged the nbrhd

at KMC it wasn't decided where wd be a couple of sites, at Cmnty Ctr we found out the only option was the city hall site

two on S side and one up to Fulton

We have small chn; fire hall, we can live with that -- small chn, definitely an asset, help

with this drawing going to see a huge bldg so hope when they build they will plant some trees

talked to nbrs, filled in forms, felt south wd be next

on a daily basis we hear crashes on 16th and Fulton

scary to watch, handicapped older ppl v difficult to cross; glad you looked at 17th

residents of 17th don't get angry with me -- my wife said they'll be

xxx lowest elevation

pls take into consideration traffic flows...  at the proposed location

Jay Brownlee: will defer my comments to another time

[9:01 from gallery, can't hear; mic adjusted]

ML made motion:

RECOMMENDED: THAT

1. The recommended exterior schematic design complete with the building form for the PSB with features including:

- The Fire hall component located on southwest corner of site;

- The Police component located on the southeast corner of site;

- The Fire hall, Police, and shared components as distinct building blocks situated side by side along Esquimalt Avenue;

- Surface parking utilizing the site north of the existing MHall to reduce the requirement of costly underground parking;

- The greatest concentration of massing at SE portion of the site as a counterpoint to the massing of MHall bldg to the W; and

- A [two-storey] stepped atrium linking levels of the existing M Hall and each component of the new PSB as shown in Appendix 1 of the report dated April 25 re PSB: Recommended Exterior Schematic Design, be approved for the purpose of the project design.

ML: process fairly extensive

consultation, been considered in design; at the end of the day will ev be happy xxx no

bldg must be designed to ... in terms of ...

this is the place; only one built to these standards; access to xxx

work done, I'm prepared to support this motion

TP: think John Lawson wd be happy too, he sold this site to us for $1

siting and appropriateness; support b/c a tremendous amt of work got it to this point

17th sympathetic; re Scenario B, struggling to do that

make sure we have a good dialogue and wd hope staff will listen v closely; mitigate those concerns

the piece maybe hasn't been mentioned -- S is beneficial for post-construction perspective

having bldgs separated, the MHall not being post disaster

Sop: speaker said he was upset down the street, like those on 17th upset -- left out to dry -- what are we going to do?

the other day, Mayor some variables to ease tension but still not recvd as something they were plsd with

if passed tonight it's fait accompli; defer

Mayor: suggesting table for one week?

CC: Mar 13th quite booked so till June 3rd

Sop: timewise I'm flexible

Mayor: to what date

SSch: June 3rd?

Sop moved; CC seconded

Mayor: anyone want to speak?

Sop: I'm first

staff have worked v hard; hv to go with leaned on staff

what I'm asking is before making a final decision on Scenario C

spell out what we're doing for them

---> {get this ##3## [9:09]}

gives some opp for some dialogue with some v upset ppl

CC: agree w/ what Sop has said

staff and consultant has done good work; reasons for supporting as described tonight

expect that massing scenario will carry the day; point out construction upset whether A, B, C will xxx

more impact???

being a lawyer, proper process as important as outcome

no urgency for passing tonight; can release those funds; can come before Ccl June 3rd

what it will gain us, inconvenience, more process more deliberative and sensitive

for all intents and purposes only learned of it Apr 24; Sop and I met with them

at least come with a package; xxx

MAB: my question is what wd be doing over the next two wks

if talking to residents, happy talking to them in particular the apron

do believe there has been process been dealing with this since elected in 2011

nbr, Mr Gagnon, Jan 24 he knew about; understand they got handouts

{from audience: NO}

ask Mr Chan

MChan: part of the notification process in Jan and Apr; two ads in NSN: also Apr 17 showed; maildrops around the MHall, beyond the reqmt

MAB: re decision; don't see us revisiting the decision but cd hear the concerns; happy for that

ML: if we delay two weeks, hear a small group on 16th, then two weeks another upset, 16th

the reality is, we're going to build this on this quadrant; considerable time, expertise, we have a well-conceived

have seen, often, this Ccl is not good at making a decision -- let's go, ppl

NG: can see both sides; compelling arguments; Cclr C xxx important

I remember reading in NSN years ago before on Ccl that this was the site

going to be tough, two years of construction regardless of wch corner

who work here

understand not paying attention

paying attention and doing our best; paper and open houses, seems like a long time

now staff taking ev's views into account, before and now 17th

don't think change if we delay it two weeks, however it may appear more fair

OTOH, have ev confidence staff will spend that time listening to their concerns whether or not this passes today

Mayor: needs to be said -- nothing wrong with being across from a Fire Hall

I'm going to vote against the tabling motion

spent months with consultants xxxx

going to come back and pass; more sense to work with staff to overcome their

think we shd defeat this tabling motion then ask staff to work with

TABLING MOTION DEFEATED

MOTION PASSES WITH SOP OPPOSED

TP: move that staff continue to work with residents on 17th St.....

Mayor: motion carries unanimously

[9:20] {Most in gallery left}

9. Public Safety Building: Overall Project - Preliminary Funding Strategy (File: 0500-01)

MKoke: ---> {get stmt ##4## [9:21]}

given not to use tax, effectively involves going out to MFA, borrowing; generating enough investment in the Endmt Fund

at Apr 8 approve schematic design

in Nov execution of contracts w/ Dialog Architects; Dec 12 $3M+ wrt soft costs

the project is nearing the end of the first phase, next two phases

come from EndFund but not strategy for next two phases $2M

interest covered by End Fund 

---> {get this ##5##}

disadvantage, principle amts encumbered for 30 years

estimating need $50M; $23.5M of surplus M lands; District does not incur any liability; staff will come back

to xxx; before committing to construction

other options: MFA; taxation; $36M from EndFund; combination

{great they're now looking at options, not just getting money from selling 1300 -- so maybe lease! better than selling -- why get rid of property (increasing in value) for a bldg that will have lost value within 50 years?}

nearing end of schematic design; sep report to Ccl

we are recommending prelim funding report be received for info

Mayor: we don't have to make a decision on this tonight but do on next

if it doesn't... perhaps table and bring it back at a further date

ML: one; toward end of date

this does not require approval; not making any commitment

not sure wd agree no changes; expending funds

are we not looking for some direction or commitment on pre-construction soft cost?

MK: not asking for approval, it's providing info

look at: staff report back to Ccl before...... and before....

ML: funding

Mayor: not in any way endorsing a funding formula

{that's right}

Sop: don't have prob spending money to move along

or have in front of us pay as you go and no increase to taxpayer

commonality between and sales and discussions around the possibility of borrowing

whether choose one or the other

how show in 2013 budget allotments(?) of many but no plan how to pay for it

if not set, and don't end up with the money; taxpayer footing the bill

we have gone a long way, land sales in bits and pieces -- not enough to get EndFund up to what we need

shd have a clear path of how to fund; don't care if this motion or not

Mayor: don't see the point in debating something that doesn't need approval, to get one that does

Sop: here &&&

Mayor: okay, beat it to death

CC: beat it to death; given previous stated goal and that's the prev Ccl not taxes to fund

previously stated rather and staff coming forward with a blank sheet

xxx; think shd be rescinded and look at all proposals

selling land fot $28M encumbering for next 28 years and we can use them

I'd like the info: how much will it cost to finance $36M half? what lands have to be sold?

proposing $8M on Fulton

increasing density increasing value

don't want [9:32] selling &&&

it's a wasting asset, 2% in 50 years worth half

xxx need time to make a good decision; don't have staff saying don't do it now you'll &&&

I want time, need long time

lead time is a matter of months; I don't want to be rushed into decision

motion to rescind; favour approaches 

want all options on an equal footing

Mayor: think all &&&

MChan: reference to time &&&; needs full

this report was prepared in response to Ccl and public

you've told us you can fund the project but not how

this report is for information; doesn't require decision today

don't anticipate construction until 2014

we wanted to ensure you had the benefit of this report for the next item, release of $800K

we have the information but not refined; Mr Koke has that info

we have that info today [9:35]; can provide it to you today or can come back

lead time too for deliberation

Mayor: so staff will

CC: but staff say prev Ccl says no

Mayor: so when you come back you will not be bound

MChan: this report provides a variety of options

does not xxx include full taxpayer

so you'll have all the info to make that decision

TP: p85 pay as you go, pay as you use

this is a signif proj and we have a lot of work to do around this

this giving me good information; don't see this has to be pay as you go; is for info only; as I read it will be fully explored

MAB: agree with Cclr C

100% borrowing; 100% borrowing get rest

doesn't actually have tax increase

whether a motion or not, shd

ML:

MAB: cd raise

ML:

MAB: that's financing

Mayor: haven't motion on floor

CC: rescind shd NOT be funded out of 

Sop: an amendment?

CC: a motion open mind

Sop: I second

MAB: have already

Mayor: Ms Scholes

SSch: defer to CC

CC: rescind, no longer confined; free to all options

Sop: general or capital fund?

CC: prev Ccl didn't include tax revenues; want to keep all options open

MChan: Ccl may want to consider staff report back for strategies xxx is that helpful?

CC:  xxx

---> {get this ##6## [9:43]}

ample lead time

ML: I'm not sure of the purpose

whether to pay a loan or

it's a somewhat silly; debate it and debate it

all we need to hear; don't need to make a decision xxx

CC: prev Ccl

Mayor: staff have said not bound by it

CC: xxx

MChan: if you want xxx to repeat the motion

Sop: we haven't heard you call the motion

{it passed!}

---> {get this ##7##}

Motion carries

THAT Staff report back to Council for final approval of the funding strategy before entering into construction contracts and before commencing construction, as set out in the report dated April 11

10. Public Safety Building: Funding Release for Design Development Phase (File: 0500-01)

Mayor: Mr Koke do you want to explain again?

amended is $3.45M from over the threshold

notwithstanding staff will be seeking approval at each stage

design devt costs

staff will be coming to Ccl next week for the budget amt amendment for this

RECOMMENDED: THAT:

1. Funding in amt of $815K (excluding taxes) be approved for expenditure on the design devt costs for project; and that

2. Funding be provided in a manner consistent with the funding approach previously approved by Council for the Public Safety Building project, namely through the net proceeds of sale of District-owned lands which are deposited in the Endowment Fund; and that


{this above appears to be the part CC was concerned with. Why mention the previously stated way? And then keep saying it's up to this Ccl. Certainly needs stronger clarification and assurance.}


3. Staff report back with a bylaw to Ccl to amend the 2013 District Budget to include $3,345,000 for the funding required for the Public Safety Building, in 2013, of which $815,000 is for Design Devt fees; and that

4. Notwithstanding this approval, Staff will report back to Council periodically to request Council approval for subsequent releases required for 2013; as set out in the report dated April 25

CC: what's the xxx?

MK: $25M?

CC: threshold?

MK: $21M

CC: and for the other props?

MK: xxx ready

CC: xxx

quick math, we don't have enough over the threshold

MK: a number of some transactions plus some xxxx

we do have the entirement? amt to pay

CC: so we'll have entirement?

MK: correct

Sop: help to have printout over past five yers

MK: we do have that and can give it to you

{impressive}

Mayor: we have  five minutes left

11. Development Permit No. 11-051 for 1519 - 1525 Bellevue Avenue (File: 1010‑20‑11-051)

Sokol: change to add "as revised"

[9:48] THAT the DP for the renovation of a mixed-use building be renewed for one year

12. John Lawson Park Playground 2013 Renewal Project (File: 2160-03-JLPA1)

PowerPoint presentation to be provided

AM: brief update

XX: given time, willing to forgo that and just answer questions

Mayor: one minute

Ans: well on the demo, rad? torn up, on time line

Mayor: opening in Sept

Ans: $244k depending on grant from fed govt

obviously wd rather not build during summer but cdn't say no to amt

CC: my 6- and 8-yr-old boys want me to ask you if you cd speed up -- know you're doing your best

Sop: I move

not your

MAB: oh it's me!

move THAT the report dated Mar 11, from the Mgr of Parks Operations and the Mgr of Cmnty Devt, Youth, and Families, be received for information.

Mayor: sorry we had to rush you through xxx

NG: thank you for your XXX

CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY [9:51]

13. WV Cmnty Day Request for Order of Non-Enforcemt of Animal Control Bylaw No. 4545, 2008 (File: 3006-02)

RECOMMENDED: an order of non-enforcement, to allow a Dog Parade and a Responsible Pet Ownership Activity Ctr, be approved.

14. Liquor Primary Licence Application for Capilano Rugby Football Club 305 Klahanie Court (File: 1605-14)

NG: sorry, not on that page, going quickly.... ; great report, tyvm

CC: ... District share in revenue?

MChan: was a subject of discussion wrt sharing of revenues

explained a non-profit society and will remain so; put back in; wd not be "profit"

continue to rely on donations; currently in negotiations on lease

we will assure District's interest will be taken into account

Mayor: you've already spoken once

NG: fun,... and fitness for life

see some burly guys at back so wonder when you're going to invite us

Mayor: xxx go ev Sat welcome to see a game; better than I played

RECOMMENDED: THAT

1. Council [recommend] the issuance of the Liquor Primary Licence application submitted by the Capilano Rugby Football Club at 305 Klahanie Court, for the reasons set out in the Ccl report dated April 29, 2013, [reasons endorsed by Council],

2. After carrying out a public consultation process and considering the views of the public, Council [approve] the conditions of the requested licence including:

occupant load as recommended by West Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services (President Room/Lounge 24; Club Room 126; Deck 1 31; and Deck 2 - 25); and

the requested hours of operation (Monday to Saturday 11 am to 1 am, and Sunday 11 am to 12 am).

3. The District enter into, and the Mayor and MClk be authorized to execute, the Lease and Licence Amending Agreement between the District and the Capilano Rugby Football Club (attached as Appendix 7 to the Council Report dated April 29, 2013), to establish additional limits on the operation of the Capilano Rugby Football Club with respect to the holding of events at which liquor will be served, such limits including a maximum limit of 120 events (during a [12-month] period) where there are over 20 people at which liquor will be served.

15. Parks Dedication Bylaw No. 4755, 2013 (Ambleside Waterfront) (File: 1610‑20-4755)

Information to be provided.

[9:56] {Mayor extended ccl mtg to 10:15}

CC: explain

Sokol: work between Planning and Parks

requires 2/3 vote; v diff to remove once established; requires referendum or alternate approval 

makes it v difficult to sell that land; no one wd like to buy it

uses will hv to be what is case law xxx over the years

a home depot? not; we had a bylaw re park accessory uses

will be May 13 [9:58]

TP: this is a specific work, a long long time, why I voted to extend; we can continue to protect 

Aldrich Pears ... Mar 28 1988 adopted policy

heard from cmnty; looking for that fun factor; do it on scale

needs to be realized within the confines of the Aldrich Pears report

Harmony Arts, etc

Mayor: make it clear any changes will always be brought back fo public comment and &&& [10pm]

is that right, Mr Sokol?

Sop: what we've all be aspiring to for many years

solidifies the parks cannot be altered for future generations

xxx zoning for

NG: unfortunate in a self-imposed rush, b/c as Sop said, one of the most imp things we've done in a long time

obviously a number of staff have dropped things they were doing

I thank those ppl; thank you to staff for bringing this forward; respect for the public -- a bit of a no-brainer

unfortunately rushing it through, shd be tooting our horns

thank you for letting it happen

Mayor: passes unanimously

Sop: fantastic [10:02]

16. 2013 Annual Tax Rates Bylaw No. 4753, 2013 (File: 1610-20-4753)

Mayor: &&&; wd like to point out

WV residents pay $612 for TransLink -- over three times what others pay

RECOMMENDED: THAT 2013 Annual Tax Rates Bylaw No. 4753, 2013 be read a first, second, and third time.

17. 2013 Specified/Local Area Service Tax Bylaw (Eagle Hbr) Parcel Tax (Eagle Hbr) Bylaw No. 4754, 2013

RECOMMENDED: THAT Parcel Tax (Eagle Harbour) Bylaw No. 4754, 2013, be read a first, second, and third time.

18. Building Bylaw No. 4400, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 4729, 2013, and Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 4414, 2005, Amendment Bylaw No. 4744, 2013 (Housekeeping Amendments) (File: 1610-20-4729 / 4744)

RECOMMENDED: Bldg Bylaw No. 4400, 2004, Amendmt Bylaw No. 4729, 2013 be read a first, second, and third time.

RECOMMENDED: Fees/Charges Bylaw No. 4414, 2005, Amendmt Bylaw No. 4744, 2013 be read a first, second, and third time.

ADOPTION of BYLAWS [10:04]

19. Cemetery Regulation Bylaw No. 4651, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 4749, 2013 (File: 1610‑20-4749)

20. Fees/Charges Bylaw No. 4414, 2005, Amendmt Bylaw No. 4750, 2013 (Cemetery Fees) (File: 1610‑20-4750)

Both carry unanimously

21. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

Mayor: might as well move Consent Agenda and so go back to Reports later

ML: no one; know NG Earth Day; unless something in next ten days

CC: get? what he said

Mayor: so just defer 

21.1. Amendment to 2013 Council Meeting Schedule (File: 0120-01)

RECOMMENDED: THAT the 2013 Ccl Mtg Schedule be amended by scheduling a special Council Meeting for Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 10:00am in the M Hall Council Chamber.

{Mysteriously and surprisingly, not long before the mtg, it appeared on the DWV Calendar as at 5pm; am questioning process so we know.}

21.2. E-Comm Board of Directors Appointment for 2013/2014 (File: 2715-07)

RECOMMENDED: THAT the apptmt of Mayor Darrell Mussatto of CNV as the NSh designate for the 2013/2014 year be endorsed.

21.3. Appointments to Committees (File: 0115-20-LCAC1 / 0180-18)

RECOMMENDED: THAT

1. Denise Cook be appointed to the Lower Caulfeild Adv Cmte for a one-year term; and

2. Noreen Hicks be appointed to the NSh Adv Cmte on Disability Issues for the term January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2014.

21.4. National Health and Fitness Day (File: 2180-01)

RECOMMENDED: THAT Ccl [support] June 1, 2013 as Nat'l Health and Fitness Day to encourage further participation of residents in active and healthy lifestyle activities by offering free or reduced rate options in our cmnty facilities on that day.


21.5. Correspondence List (File:  0120-24)  (click here to view correspondence packages)

RECOMMENDED:  THAT the correspondence list be received for information

+ Council Correspondence Update to April 19, 2013 (up to 12:00 Noon)

Received for Information

(1) Committee and Board Meeting Minutes Board of Variance Hearing Minutes March 20, 2013

(2) Vancouver Coastal Health, April 16, 2013, regarding Healthy Communities Capacity Building Fund

(3) D. Lust, April 12, 2013, regarding Hugo Ray Neighbourhood Committee

{wrt the devt on the Unitarian Church site; deconstruction of staff report}

(4) 8 submissions, dated April 14-18, 2013, re (Ambleside Waterfront) 

(Referred to April 22, 2013 Public Hearing)

(5) E. Claridge, April 16, 2013, regarding Proposed Development Variance Permit No. 12-079 (for 2372 Bellevue Avenue) 

(Referred to May 6, 2013 Council Meeting)

(6) Zero Waste BC, April 19, 2013, regarding Youre invited to a film screening of Trashed, April 22

(7) 2 submissions, undated-April 19, 2013, regarding 1300 block Marine Drive

Responses to Correspondence

(8) Director of Planning, April 15, 2013, response to K. Losken regarding Fw: Re Collingwood School transformer Noise

(9) Dir/Engg, Apr 18, response to P. Way re Fwd: Comment on the WV Garbage Collection Reduction in Service

+ Council Correspondence Update to April 26, 2013 (up to 12:00 Noon)

Referred for Action

(1) Sorel Family, April 21, 2013, regarding Meeting regarding Public Safety Building relocation 

(Referred to Acting Chief Financial Officer for consideration and response)

(2) J. Srivastava, April 22, 2013, regarding Public Safety Building Plans 

 (Referred to Acting Chief Financial Officer for consideration and response)

(3) West Van Matters, April 23, 2013, re  Finance/Procedures (Ambleside Waterfront) on behalf of citizen 

(Referred to Acting Chief Financial Officer for consideration and response)

{submitting a citizen's letter with concerns wrt financial process/aspects; referred to at PH}

(4) April 23, 2013, regarding Anti noise By-Law 

(Referred to Director of Lands, Bylaws, First Nations and Legal Affairs for consideration and response

{among other problems, surprising 'night' in WV starts at 6pm as a bylaw ofcr told this person in a hot tub at 7:30pm!} 

(5) J. Weston, M.P., April 24, 2013, regarding Working to Promote Health & Fitness 

(Referred to Director of Parks and Community Services for consideration and response)

(6) J. Komlos, April 25, 2013, regarding Public Safety Building Plans 

 (Referred to Acting Chief Financial Officer for consideration and response)

{some v good comments/suggestions worth considering}

Received for Information

(7) Committee and Board Meeting Minutes 

Design Review Committee - January 24, 2013

{v interesting comments on the PSB at that time; staff states in 2012 Ccl approved site selection, and established site, use, and budget.}

-- West Vancouver Memorial Library Board March 20, 2013

(8) Minister of Community, Sport, and Cultural Devt, March 11, regarding Strategic Community Investment Fund Letter

(9) Future of Howe Sound Society, April 25, 2013, regarding Review Future of Howe Sound Forum

{overview of mtg; Save Our Sound Rendezvous will be at McNab Crk June 30}

(10) J. Brownlee, April 18, 2013, regarding Shared Fire Services Move Up Module Initiatives

(11) Cummins Western Canada, April 18, 2013, regarding Metro Vancouver Flow Management

(12) BFI Canada Inc., April 19, 2013, regarding FCM Annual Reception sponsored by BFI Canada

(13) Hugo Ray Neighbourhood Committee, April 21, 2013, regarding Letter from Hugo Ray Neighbourhood Committee re Planning Department report of 7 March 2013; 270/380 Mathers

{dissects staff's report; impressive, incisive, even hilarious}

(14) 33 submissions, dated February 6-April 22, 2013, re OCP/Zoning ... (Ambleside Waterfront) 

(Previously received at April 22, 2013 Public Hearing)

{Many interesting letters; mix of views; valid points to consider

(k) from Argyle waterfront homeowners seeking to be referred to and treated as a homeowner.

(gg) from WV Streamkeepers is puzzling from the point of incompleteness saying they're in favour of the amendments on the basis of their desires (partial use) to make a Nature House of the Navvy Jack house -- that's the reason they agree with a 6Ksf restaurant, day care, equipment rentals, etc? }

(15) 2 submissions, dated April 22-23, 2013, regarding Proposed ...  (Ambleside Waterfront)

(16) 7 submissions, undated - April 25, 2013, regarding Development Variance Permit 12-079 (2372 Bellevue Avenue) 

(Referred to May 6, 2013 Council Meeting)

(17) 4 submissions, dated April 8-25, 2013, regarding 1300 block Marine Drive

(18) V. Horswill, April 24, 2013, regarding Public Safety Building

(19) Hugo Ray Neighbourhood Committee, April 24, 2013, regarding Rezoning Application for 370/380 Mathers Avenue; Community Consultation Meeting held 24 April 2013

(20) R. Richards, April 25, 2013, regarding Liquor Licence

(21) Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM), Apr 25, re UBCM Election Platform for your information/distribution

Responses to Correspondence

(22) Dir/Parks, Apr 25, response to J. Weston, M.P., re Working to Promote Health & Fitness

+ Council Correspondence Update to April 30, 2013 (up to 4:30 p.m.)

Referred for Action

(1) MetroV, Apr 26, re Notification of a Proposed Amendment to the MetroV Regional Growth Strategy Type RGS 3 Amendment to Add Three Special Study Areas in the City of Port Moody

(Referred to Director of Planning, Land Development and Permits for consideration and response)

Received for Information

(2) Committee and Board Meeting Minutes Cmnty Grants Cmte, February 15 and 20, March 8 and 13, and April 3, 2013

(3) Union of British Columbia Municipalities, April 26, 2013, regarding 2013 Provincial Election

(4) P. Hundal, April 27, 2013, regarding Community Engagement Process commentary follow-up

{openness and inclusion}

(5) April 29, 2013, regarding Public Safety Building

(6) B. Porter, April 29, 2013, regarding 2372 Bellevue Avenue; proposed variance permit No. 12 -079 

(Referred to May 6, 2013 Council meeting)

22.  OTHER ITEMS   No items.

MAB: pulled b/c of safety; parking on sidewalk

RF: letter arrived quite late, see referred to ; just got and we'll deal with it.

23. Public Questions and Comments   24. Adjournment


=== ANIMALWATCH === BEES

You've heard about bees dying and that the EU has banned a pesticide trying to keep their bees.

There are about 450 to 500 types of bees in BC!

The honey bees LOVE dandelions. Glad someone does. Maybe they get a bum rap -- leaves can be used in salads and then there's dandelion wine.

Who knew a weed cd be so useful....


=== INFObits === Elizabeth May, MP

Mike Duffy, Nigel Wright, and Stephen Harper

On Sunday, May 19th, 2013 in Blogs

http://elizabethmaymp.ca/news/blogs/2013/05/19/mike-duffy-nigel-wright-and-stephen-harper/


=== BEERWATCH ===

Vancouver Craft Beer Week -- nine days of beer starting May 31st.

See www.vancouvercraftbeerweek.com

===  ROYALWATCH  ===

Photos of royalty at the 150th anniversary of the Tube at Baker Street -- opened in 1863!

btw, they give badges "Baby on Board" to pregnant passengers (encouraging others to give them a seat), so now Kate has one!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/royalty/9943259/The-Queen-and-Duchess-of-Cambridge-at-Baker-Street-for-Tube-anniversary.html?frame=2515000


=== RAINWATCH ===

why cdn't they install this here???

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/picturesoftheday/10060853/Pictures-of-the-day-16-May-2013.html?frame=2564378


=== LANGUAGEWATCH ===

+ Ancient languages reconstructed by computer program

12 February 2013 by Rebecca Morelle, Science reporter, BBC World Service

Unlike this Assyrian script, few ancient languages have a written record, which makes reconstructing them extremely difficult

The revival of an ancient whistling language

A new tool has been developed that can reconstruct long-dead languages.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-21427896

+ Bilingual Babies Know Their Grammar by 7 Months

14 Feb 2013 Babies as young as seven months can distinguish between, and begin to learn, two languages with vastly different grammatical structures, according to new research from the UBC and Université Paris Descartes......

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/02/130214111606.htm


=== WORDWATCH === NIMBY

From The Westerner, WRA's newsletter (Spring 2013)

The acronym Nimby stands for Not In My Backyard and is used to describe residents who protest against local developments that affect them. However, according to the UK Journalist Max Hastings, the word Nimby is used by politicians as a term of abuse. Instead, it should be a badge of honour because it describes somebody who cares passionately about what happens on his or her patch of land, and refuses to believe that the man from the ministry knows best.

Thx, and yes, Chris, but of course we don't want anyone to go bananas..... BANANA -- Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anything.


=== HERITAGEWATCH ===

+ HERITAGE SOCIETY of BC http://www.heritagebc.ca/home/ http://www.heritagebc.ca/heritage-week-2013


> Federal Heritage Minister Presentation:  May 15, Port Coquitlam

The Port Coquitlam Heritage & Cultural Society is inviting representatives from all of the Metro Vancouver heritage societies and museums to an informal presentation and Q&A by Heritage Minister James Moore on what's happening at Canadian Heritage and how this may be of use or affect local heritage groups. We would love to have some representation from your organization.

In addition, following the Minister's session we will spend a few minutes exploring future avenues for ongoing communication and cooperation by Lower Mainland heritage groups on matters of shared interest such as fundraising, displays, or governance issues. This could be as simple as creating an email list or google group or perhaps having future meetings. This is a rare opportunity when so many local heritage people will be together in one place.

This event takes place at Port Coquitlam's Heritage Ctr wch opened on Port Coquitlam's 100th birthday on Mar 7th. Please come early or stay after the meeting to see our new facility.

Event Details: May 15th 6:30 pm Registration

7pm Minister's speech and q&a8pm Heritage group cooperation discussion

PoCo Heritage Centre #2100 - 2253 Leigh Square (Across from the bowling alley on McAllister Ave)Please RSVP no later than Monday May 13th so we can plan refreshments and chairs.

Any questions/suggestions pls do not hesitate to contact me. Fritz Radandt,PoCo Heritage Society Director fritzradandt@gmail.com


> MAY 16 2013 -- AFTER THE ELECTION -- Business As Usual?

The provincial election is over and the Liberals have scored a stunning upset victory. What does this mean for the future? Since first forming government in 2001, the Liberals have completely redrawn the heritage map in B.C. After an extended period of turmoil, things have only recently settled down. In 2012, a new funding formula gave the provincial Heritage Properties site managers increased certainty about the future. In February of this year, the province unveiled its Heritage Strategy and signed a new deal with Heritage BC. Then the coming May 14 election and universal predictions of a change in govt appeared to be setting the scene for another round of upheaval. But now the surprising Liberal victory suggests business as usual is a more probable scenario, at least for the near future.

+ HERITAGE WEST VAN heritage.westvan.org (922 4400) now planning for Cmnty Day June 1

Parade entry: 1965 Renault Caravelle cream convertible (+ either a red-legged frog or a salmon);

and a 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass red convertible so far. + HERITAGE VANCOUVER SOCIETY

E-bulletin sign-up for event listings, alerts, heritage info; all coming events: www.heritagevancouver.org

+  VANCOUVER HERITAGE FOUNDATION --

o TAKE A WALKING TOUR http://www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org/take-a-tour/walking-tours/

NEW ~ PLACES THAT MATTER BIKE TOUR May 25th, John Atkin will be leading a bike tour of several installed plaques at their sites. The bike tour will include a stop at the plaque presentation for Nellie Yip Quong. Visit our Bike Tours page for details of the route, the ride, and where to get a bike if you haven't one.

o Places That Matter

http://www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org/special-projects/places-that-matter-plaque-project/

View the Places That Matter web page

http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/375523/40187b9684/1805511597/e6fbad22fa/

PLACES THAT MATTER PLAQUE PROJECT

Join VHF in celebrating people, places, and events that matter! -- Upcoming  2013 Presentations

#55: Saturday May 25th at 2pm: Nellie Yip Quong House, 783 E Pender St.

Celebrate Asian History Month at the former home of Charlie and Nellie Yip Quong with the current owners, family members, UBCs Chinese Canadian Stories film crew and Chinese Canadian Historical Society of BC.

Please RSVP to join us! See the invitation. Watch the youtube video!

=== HAIKUWATCH ===

+ VCBF -- For further info on upcoming events and activities, follow Jessica Tremblay, the official blogger for the Festival and coordinator of haiku events at https://vcbfblog.wordpress.com/.

For photos of cherry trees now blooming in/around the Vancouver area: http://vcbfblog.wordpress.com

VANCOUVER CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL Haiku Invitational 2013 now open for submissions!

How many, many things they call to mind, these cherry blossoms Basho

Submit your haiku entries to www.vcbf.ca until June 3. Note: Only two poems per person will be accepted.

+ Poetry Reading at Chapters

Mbrs of the Vancouver Haiku Group will host a poetry reading and present Under the Cherry Tree on Thursday, May 23, 7 9:30pm. at the Chapters bookstore, 788 Robson, when members of the VHG and poets from within the cmnty will read some of their favourite poems. Parking is available under the Chapters outlet at Easy Park, 782 Robson.

Best wishes, Angela J. Naccarato, Facilitator, Vancouver Haiku Group, angelan@telus.net

Membership

Mbrshp for the VHG is open to all people who are interested in writing haiku. Mtgs are held every third Sunday of the month. The next meeting will be Sunday May 19, 1 4pm at Britannia Cmnty Services Ctr, in the Family Activity Rm across from the library. The centre is located at 1661 Napier in Vancouver, just off Commercial Dr, where a large parking lot with free parking is located behind the facility.

Upcoming Meetings for VHG in 2013: May 19, June 23, September 15, October 20, and November 17


~~~  MAIKU  ~~~ 2013 May 4 -- V Opera's production of Tea: A Mirror of Soul


Pen is mightier

they say, than the sword --

influence wider, longer


quotations thoughts puns


They are ill discoverers that think there is no land, when they can see nothing but sea. 

-- Francis Bacon, English essayist and philosopher (1561 - 1626)

Nothing is more dangerous than an idea when it is the only one you have.

-- Emile Chartier, French philosopher (1868 - 1951)


You must have been warned against letting the golden hours slip by. Yes, but some of them are golden only because we let them slip by. -- James M. Barrie, Scottish novelist and playwright (1860 - 1937)


Everybody feels the evil, but no one has courage or energy enough to seek the cure.

-- Alexis de Toqueville, French political thinker (1805 - 1859)


Kites rise highest against the wind, not with it. -- Sir Winston Churchill, British politician (1874 - 1965)


Give Satan an inch and he'll be a ruler.


Smaller babies may be delivered by stork but the heavier ones need a crane.

After winter, the trees are relieved.

Henry perfected the Ford down to a T.