~~~ summer solstice June 20/21 ~~~

AGENDA June 17 -- Main Items

Minutes (May 27 + June 3, 10); 2012 Annual Report/Financial Information (for PUBLIC INPUT); 1300blk Grosvenor Application (click to see plans), requesting draft bylaws but given more suggestions by DRC (and maybe by Ccl and public), can changes be made so a later revision for input/comment?), nothing about CACs till July 22; 2074 Fulton Rezoning; Cmnty Grant Recommendations ($162K); Waterfront Bylaws for adoption (so why has there already been an announcement there will be foodcarts?); Ccl Mtg Schedule amended June 24 and July 15; Upper Lands Study Review WG Appointment and Terms of Reference {do read; input permitted}; Corresp: sister city in Japan?; LCAC variances approved; 1300blk submissions; Waterfront; some M Hall / history (Heinz Berger), ..... 

== Lease/Sell Survey; June 24 Ccl Mtgs (from 4:30 and only three items!); Vive le Canada (Laura Secord); from the EDITOR'S DESK (Input; Finances; 1300; Earth Day/Pogo; Lawn Bowling); WVPD (wildlife); UPDATES & INFO (DWV Statement June 19 re advancing 1300blk/Grosvenor proposal link: Property Taxes; coach houses)

= CALENDAR to June 30th: CULTUREWATCH (Theatre; Art; Music, Songfire, Pottery, etc); Edwardian Strawberry Tea; NATURE (Paddling; Walks)

= HEADSUP 12A: June 17 agenda main items (+ link); Amb foodcart options; Upper Lands Stewardship Forum

NOTICE: Agendas Jun 10; FINANCIAL INFO: 2012 Staff salaries {subscribers got all; can't C&P from DWV website; hope next issue}

= ### Ccl Mtgs' NOTES ###

> May 27: CLOSED Cmnty Engagement Cmte mtg at 1:30pm; and closed Audit Cmte mtg at 2pm

4:30pm Ccl Mtg: Part 2 of the Divisional Services Review for Engg and Transp {it says 'financial matters' but not CoW as Part 1 was}; Special Ccl Mtg at 7pm: Wireless Communication Facilities policy; PSB 2013 Budget funding -- $3.6M+? (but no amt given on agenda)

> June 3: Minutes back to Apr 29!!!; Lawn Bowling Club Delegation re Championship; DPA for Rodgers Crk Area 4 (Entry Rd & Bridge over Pipe Crk); Cmnty Website WG interim report; 2012 Audited Financial Statements and Annual Report, released for public input; Packaging/Printed Paper; Montizambert Water Disconnection Notice (extended); Lane Paving (11th); Five-Yr Financial Plan Budget Amendment (PSB soft costs); Devt Applicn Status Report; Correspondence: Problematic cul-de-sac parking; Eagle Island Garbage; Eden Place (they deserve an explanation from the Hall): Waterfront; PSB; 1300blk; Monetary Policy re Blasting Damages; World Oceans Week (June 1 - 8);.......

> June 10: PUBLIC HEARING re AMBLESIDE WATERFRONT, followed by second and third readings if PH closed. {read the supplemental report (May 31) and submissions}

= AGENDA June 17 {News flash: 1300 advances with Mayor, ML, TP, Sop in favour, CC, NG opposed}

= ANIMALWATCH (Orcas); INFObits (CNV, DNV, DWV; Solstice; Ahmadinejad); ENVIROWATCH (Pogo); PHOTOWATCH (BC Scenes); ROYALWATCH; TREEWATCH (extends life!); BOOKWATCH (Timbuktu manuscripts; PalFest; K Hosseini); HERITAGEWATCH (lots of events!); HAIKUWATCH; MAIKU; QUOTATIONS/THOUGHTS/PUNS + cartoon

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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! At least some considering borrowing.

NB: Contrary to a cclr's statement, the 320 Taylor Way property in fact was leased (NOT sold);

so was the Wetmore property leased, contrary to the statement made at the Chamber's 'unplugged' (May 30).

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[SERIAL] COUNCIL MTGS MONDAY June 24

4:30pm = Review and Analysis of the District�s 2013 1st Quarter Operating Results and Capital Plan Program

5pm Closed Mtg; 7pm = Sp Ccl Mtg (6342 Bay St); 7:15pm = Cmte/Whole (Planning Dept Work Plan Update)

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== Vive le CANADA === 1813 June 22

Laura Secord overhears American troops planning an attack, and walks 30 km, crossing enemy lines, to warn Colonel James FitzGibbon. Two days later, the Americans are ambushed and surrender to FitzGibbon.

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

> Mon June 17th: Have your say about the annual Financial Report and what you want to see in the 1300blk. (You'll want to see salaries for the coming budget discussions.)

Urge Grosv to be a bit more village-like. I'm a sort of muddling in the middle sort of person. We must navigate between the NIMBYs (unless they are) on one side and BAAADs* on the other.

{* = Build Absolutely Anything Anywhere Developer(s)}

There's a famous New Yorker cartoon of inside a restaurant with couples at two different tables. One man leans over to the other table and asks if they'd solve an argument they were having: Is this the Rome Hilton or the Athens Hilton?

> B/c of deferrals, NG's comments on Earth Day (Apr 22) delayed. I've found out that Pogo's "We have seen the enemy and he is us" was about the environment. See ENVIROWATCH below.

> The June 10th mtg had a delegation by the Lawn Bowling Club -- a bit of history and drawing our attention to the National Championship Aug 18 to 24. How can one not be captivated by the enthusiasm in Tim Mason's presentation.

> You may have noticed my inconsistency wrt Cclr Booth. It shd be MB but b/c her name is Mary-Ann, it makes me think of Shakespeare's Queen Mab, so it's sometimes written MAB.

=== WVPD === Wildlife!

Call West Vancouver Police 925 7300 or the BC Conservation Officer Service to report sightings of bears or other wildlife in your neighbourhood.

Click here for comprehensive bear safety information from www.wvpd.ca

More photos Available On West Vancouver Police Facebook

=== UPDATES and INFO ===

*** June 19: Statement re 1300 proposal advancing: http://www.westvancouver.ca/Level3.aspx?id=45578 ***

+ Property Taxes Due July 2, 2013

Thurs June 13 -- Property taxes are due July 2, 2013 for the period Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2013. Any unpaid 2013 taxes will be subject to a five per cent penalty levied after July 2, and a further five per cent penalty levied after Sept 3, 2013.

2013 Tax Notices Mailed after May 24, 2013

If you do not received your notice, please contact the Finance Department at 925 7032.

Moved? If your mailing address has changed, please complete a change of mailing address form.

About Your 2013 Taxes

Property tax information for your property can also be viewed online through MyDistrict. You will need your folio number and access code to register your account. 2013 Property tax rates  (PDF)

Payment Plans

Property owners are responsible for payment of property taxes whether or not a tax notice is received. The municipality offers a variety of payment options, you may wish to review these before the tax due date. To take advantage of the Pre-Authorized Payment Plan for the 2013 Property Taxes, please enroll as soon as possible.

Home Owner Grant

If a Home Owner Grant is available and applicable to your household, please ensure to claim the Province's Home Owner Grant before the tax due date. Add'l info on the Home Owner Grants For Low Income Seniors is also available.

Tax Deferment

For those who wish to apply for the Provincial Property Tax Deferment Program, please carefully review the information and eligibility requirements.

More Information

For more information about where your tax dollars go, please visit the Budget & Tax Brochures webpage.

For additional information, please contact the Finance Department at 604-925-7032 or taxinfo@westvancouver.ca.

Tax Sale The municipality will hold an annual property tax sale in September. Check back for further updates.

For all the links above, go to: http://www.westvancouver.ca/Level3.aspx?id=2786

+ Coach Houses -- Update

Thank you to everyone who filled out a questionnaire and provided feedback on coach house devt in the cmnty. The results are being tabulated and District staff will report them to Council in July.

What do you think?

Find out more about our examination of coach houses and let us know what you think. A moderated panel discussion was held on May 8 at the Kay Meek Centre. Questionnaires from that event are still being accepted and can be found below.

Email housing@westvancouver.ca to be added to our email distribution list

Read a discussion paper on the coach house experience in other communities

More info: http://www.westvancouver.ca/Level3.aspx?id=21128

=== CALENDAR to June 30th ===

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 June 18th

~ 5 - 7:30pm ~ Cell Tower Open House at St David's

Two years ago the BPAHA advocated against cell towers along the Upper Levels Highway. Rogers has now provided a

revised plan. The BPAHA will provide community input during the open houses listed below. The BPAHA continues to

view these with concern. Please voice your opinion at this second of the two Open Houses.

More info: https://www.placespeak.com/topic/735-north-shore-corridor-telecommunications-plan/

~ 7 - 9pm ~ Upper Lands Study Review WG Interest Holders Input Forum at Gleneagles Golf Clubhouse

== Wednesday June 19th

~ 7:30am ~ Field Sport Forum WG

~ 5pm ~ Bd of Variance

~ 6pm ~ Open House -- Orchill Rd Parking & Pavement at the Gleneagles Clubhouse

~ 7pm ~ Library Bd at the Library

== Thursday June 20th

~ 6pm ~ NSh Family Court and Youth Justice Cmte in Cedar Room, Cmnty Ctr

== Saturday June 22nd

~ 2 - 4pm ~ Lighthouse Park Preservation Society AGM in the Phyl Munday Nature House

2pm ~ AGM: interested nonmbrs welcome to listen but only mbrs allowed to vote

For those who haven't already done so, you may wish to pay at the AGM (cheque or cash only, please).  Alternately, you may pay online at www.lpps.ca by clicking on the 'Membership' link.

3pm ~ THE FOREST IN A RAINDROP, by Dr Neville Winchester, research entomologist, involved in the protection of Carmanah. He will show us the hidden world in the canopy of our great rainforests.

After the talk, please join us for the social highlight of our year: a pot-luck supper at the home of Elaine Graham, at the Light Station. Please RSVP to Elaine 925 1071

== Saturday/Sunday June 22nd/23rd

Folkfest returns to the North Shore

Join in the 39th celebration of multicultural music and dance from around the world, right here on the North Shore! Enjoy free performances at Folkfest 2013 to help this non-profit organization preserve, promote, and enrich cultural diversity in the community. Centennial Theatre; door prize entry with a $5 donation

Time:  5:30pm~ global food market and crafts 7pm ~ performances

More InformationVisit the North Shore Folkfest websiteEmail Lily ChanCall 778 388 9158

== Wednesday June 26th

~ 6 - 8pm ~ Longboarding Cmnty Mtg at Kay Meek Studio

Do you have concerns about longboarding safety in West Vancouver? Parents and students are invited to join the West Vancouver Police Dept, School District, municipal officials, and special guests at a community public safety meeting. Join the discussion about compliance and safety, while learning valuable information about the risks associated with the sport.

To RegisterVisit the West Vancouver School District website. Pre-registration is required owing to limited seating availability.  

Event InformationBev Pausche, Manager of Communications and Cmnty EngagementWV School District 981 1054

== Thursday June 27th

~ 5pm ~ NSh Adv Cmte on Disability Issues at DNV M Hall

~ 5:30pm ~ Police Bd in Police Boardroom

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

> Friday Night Concert Series Presents -- Lorraine Feather -- 7:30pm June 21

A Vancouver Int'l Jazz Festival/NSh Jazz event. Doors open at 7pm. Come early for best seating!

> AUTHORS IN OUR COMMUNITY -- 7:30 - 9pm Wednesday June 26

Van Clayton Powel: You are Not What You Eat!

Join the author of this new and highly acclaimed book for a fascinating, light-hearted look at better digestion through seven simple steps.

>>> The West Vancouver Memorial Library Foundation is accepting applications for positions on its Board of Directors. If you are a West Vancouver resident who is passionate about your Library, we want to hear from you. Learn more: http://www.westvanlibrary.ca/index.php?page=47

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

July 4 - September 21

West Coast Points East: Ron Thom and the Allied Arts

Opening Reception on Thursday July 4th from 7pm

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

o June 11 - 23 -- GRAD SHOW 2013

Art from graduating students of Collingwood, Mulgrave, Rockridge, Sentinel, and WV secondary schools

o June 25 - July 14

In the Presence of Light

Lil Chrzan, Oil on canvas

Opening Reception: Tuesday June 25 from 6 � 8 pm / Meet the Artist: Saturday June 29 from 2 - 3pm

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

> June 4 - 23 -- Skylight and Cloud Shadows

This exhibition will showcase Ximeng Guo�s series of paintings featuring a combination of motifs including plants, rocks, lotus, water lilies, ponds, and birds. In her expressive-realist brush strokes, Ximeng unveils the beauty of a translucent garden scenery dappled with sunlight and hovering clouds; and explores a visual expression that evoke memories and expand imaginations.

> June 25 - July 14 -- ARDOUR

Ekta Nadeau and Leanne Christie commit to display their most successful and honest works. Ekta�s vision transforms her clay into powerful, sensuous forms which she nurtures to life on the wheel and through her exquisite glazing techniques. Leanne�s paintings seductively reveal themselves through their subtle colouration which are breathed into life via her strong and confident brushwork. Ekta and Leanne have married themselves to provide not a transient experience but one of rawness and authenticity.

Opening reception: Tuesday June 25th from 6 - 8pm

+++ 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

June 21: In the Spotlight: Presented by Creber Music

June 22: Pro Arte 2013 Year End Showcase
June 28: Concert for the Downtown East Side

SUMMER HOURS

Don't forget, as of June 10th our box office hours will be changing to Tu & Th from 12 - 5pm and Saturdays from 12 - 4pm. Our new summer hours will be in effect from Mon June 10th until mid-August. You can also contact us by email at info@kaymeekcentre.com Mon - Sat.

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

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

JUNE CALENDAR OF EVENTS MEAT DRAWS EVERY SATURDAY AT 4:30 PM

TUESDAY JUNE 25 � GENERAL MEETING � 7PM

SATURDAY JUNE 29 -- LEGION DAY BBQ IN PARKING LOT -- BBQ BRATWURST AND SALADS - $5

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

The Chamber has a survey wrt 1300blk/Grosvenor:

http://www.westvanchamber.com/page/news/ezlist_item_4f9c1ddd-15ce-4d94-a32c-05e5f048b3a4.aspx#.Ub-J6b9VhTQ

=== CULTUREWATCH ===

* THEATRE

JESSIES: The 31st Annual Jessie Awards ceremony will be held at the Commodore Ballroom June 24. Full info: www.jessies.ca

+++ BARD ON THE BEACH

OPENING NIGHTS ~ Twelfth Night: June 26; Hamlet: June 29; Measure for Measure: July 11; Elizabeth Rex: July 14

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

+ ARTS CLUB -- 687 1644  http://www.artsclub.com

- Dreamgirls at the Stanley Stage until July 7

- Avenue Q, a Broadway musical for adults; warning: full puppet nudity; stars Scott Bellis, Jun 20 - Aug 3

+ JERICHO ARTS CTR 224 8007

We are Three Sisters (subtitled the Bronte Sisters) by Blake Morrison; Cdn premiere

Preview June 6; runs to June 30 -- United Players www.jerichoartscentre.com

+ DEEP COVE SHAW THEATRE 920 3200

Shady Business by Robin Hawdon; a hilarious British comedy -- deepcovestage.com; June 14 - 29

+ QET -- Les Miz June 12 - 23

* 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.

> Grand Hotel: Redesigning Modern Life > http://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/events_and_programs/fuse.html

Openings (four):

- June 15: Persuasive Visions: 17th Century Dutch and Flemish Masterworks and Contemporary Reflections

- June 29: Portraits in Time; Martin Honert; Gareth Moore: Allochthonous Window

+ Caroun Art Gallery

Caroun Art Gallery (CAG)1403 Bewicke Ave, NV Masoud Soheili 778 372 0765 , www.Caroun.nethttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Caroun-Art-Gallery/185765774772749?sk=wall

CAPA PZ 2008-13 Photography Exhibition

~ noon - 8pm ~ June 16 - 29 (closed Mondays) Opening Reception: 4 - 9pm Saturday June 22

Selected works, participated at CAPA Pacific Zone Challenge by members of Caroun Photo Club (CPC), will be exhibited.

Amir Jam, Azadeh Fateh Rad, Bahar Mohamadian, Daniel Soheili, Farhad Varasteh, Fariba Pachele, kaveh Rasouli, Lily Tayefi, Maryam Russel, Masoud Soheili, Mina Iranpour, Mohsen Seifi, Mahmood Reza Ashtiany Pour, Mohammad Reza Raeesi, Mohsen Seifi, Nafiseh Tabari, Shahriar Davachi, Sahar Seyedi, & Soran Abdulla Nakshbandi

https://www.facebook.com/events/162921793882923/

* MUSIC

+ OPERA PRO CANTANTI -- procantanti.com 7pm Cambrian Hall

Verdi: La Traviata, June 23; Verdi: Nabucco, June 30

+ Out to Lunch: VAG Fridays 12:10pm

June 28 -- Arioso Quartet play Schubert and Brahms

+ 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!

~ Stravinsky's Rite of Spring (100th anniversary), this composition changed classical music forever: June 15/17

+ SONGFIRE FESTIVAL May 30 - June 26 songfire.ca

And for those interested in French Mélodie, "La Musique Poetique" -- three delightful concerts.

at http://songinstitute.ca/Songfire/songfire-series-la-musique-poetique.html#.UaLajUCyDMu

Sat Jun 22: Poulenc, Chan's Telus Theatre, a special soiree to honour the life of the French Mélodie master.

> Emerging Artists: French Mélodie Immersion

Sun Jun 23 at 8pm - Roy Barnett Recital Hall, UBC School of Music

French Mélodie participants offer an evening of Poulenc and his contemporaries, as well as Québec song repertoire selections in celebration of Saint-Jean Baptiste Day! FREE ADMISSION!

> Emerging Artists: Theatre of Art Song

Mon Jun 24 at 1pm - Roy Barnett Recital Hall, UBC School of Music

Break up your day with a lunchtime concert by the Theatre of Art Song particpants! FREE ADMISSION!

>> Britten's Centennial: From the Cradle to the Cabaret

Mon Jun. 24 at 8pm - Roy Barnett Recital Hall, UBC School of Music

From lullabies to cabaret songs, from Russia to Spain, to a world premiere from composer Michael Park and poet Ray Hsu - the Britten festivities end with a bang!

ADMISSION: $15 Gen, $12 Sr, $5 Student Available at brownpapertickets.com or cash at the door

> Emerging Artists: Theatre of Art Song Gala

Tue Jun 25 & Wed Jun 26 at 8pm - Roy Barnett Recital Hall, UBC School of Music

After almost a month of hard work, the Theatre of Art Song singers and pianists, dressed up to the nines, welcome you for two evenings of Art Song Galas. FREE ADMISSION!

* POTTERY

Public Raku Firing at Gleneagles CC

Bring your fired bisqueware and then glaze it with our special Raku glazes and fire in our gas fired kiln. Pre-registration required. GECC Pottery Studio: Sat Jun 29 ~ 9am - 4pm // Sat Jul 6 ~ 9am - 4pm

~~~ Edwardian Strawberry Tea ~~~

Sunday | June 23 | 12 noon | Parish Hall {The (high Anglican) church of St James, 303 E Cordova; 685 2532}

Back by popular demand is the Mothers' Union Edwardian Strawberry Tea, right after High Mass. It will be replacing the normal coffee hour on that Sunday.

Again we will be offering home-made sandwiches, strawberry shortcake with freshly picked BC strawberries and whipping cream, and tea and coffee. There will be musical entertainment and recitations.

It is hoped that parishioners will get into the spirit of Edwardian England by wearing a fancy hat or fascinator for the women; bowtie, cravat, waistcoat, and/or boater for the men.

If you have holiday plans for that weekend and know you will be away, but would like to purchase a ticket for someone who cannot afford the $10 charge, this would be most appreciated. Last year we were able to give away approximately 10 tickets. Children under 8 are free. The proceeds will be donated to the MU Northern Clergy Families' Fund, our primary national fundraiser. -everything prepared with care by the Mothers' Union -PLUS live music! Treat your friend or neighbour!

=== NATURE ===

+ THE BIG CHOP

A fun night of paddling on the waters of Vancouver Harbour. Line up on the start line under the Burrard Bridge and paddle the scenic course as fast as you want. www.bigchop.ca 866 912 3331 May 23, June 6, June 20, July 4, July 18, ....

+ NATURE WALKS [924 0147]

> Sunday June 23^rd

Geology of Howe Sound, North Shore Mountains and Squamish as seen in rock material

on Acadia Beach left by glaciers and ancient rivers 30,000 to 12,000 years ago.

A field trip for Suzuki Elders. Registration: Not required. Trip leader: David Cook. Duration: Approximately 2 hours.

Meeting time and location: Acadia Beach parking lot at 11:00 am. The parking lot at Acadia Beach is 500 metres east of the intersection of NW Marine Drive (Note: NW Marine Drive and not SW Marine Drive) with Acadia Road or just east of where the northern end of Salish Trail (not the southern end of the Salish Trail) in Pacific Spirit Regional Park intersects NW Marine Drive. If you are travelling west and see the University Endowment Lands sign or the turn-off to Acadia Road then you have gone too far west. Refer to the Metro-Vancouver map of Pacific Spirit Regional Park for more precise details. The Salish Trail is trail No. 21 on the map. Although indicated by symbols on the map (i.e. parking symbol, information kiosk symbol, washroom symbol, picnic table symbol), the parking area is not precisely marked on the map.

Description: We will make collections of different rock types selected from the large variety of water and ice worn cobbles on the beach. In an outdoor class room setting, rock identifications will be made and likely provenance of each specimen will be discussed.

Wear appropriate footwear. The walking surface is completely covered in cobbles and small boulders and may be slippery and wet in places. There is no hiking involved.

> Thursday June 27^th

Old Growth Conservancy, West Vancouver.

An event for the Elders Council for Parks Trip leader: David Cook.

Registration required: Elise Roberts 986 4892 eliseroberts@shaw.ca or David at cookeco2@yahoo.com. No cost.

Meeting time and location: 0930 hours at Heritage Centre 1620 Mount Seymour Road (near BC Parks Offices). Right turn on Seymour Road just before the entrance to Seymour Provincial Park.

Duration: 1 to 2 hours. Distance:  0.5 km (return). Elevation gain: Not significant.

Terrain: Easy walking along a well groomed and recently constructed trail.

Description of event: We will be walking the Conservancy Crossing Trail, the only authorized trail in the Old Growth Conservancy, West Vancouver. Learn about the ecology and structure of an old growth forest and compare it with similar features in a second growth forest. Experience the thrill of being surrounded by candelabra-topped redcedar veterans in a pristine old growth forest setting.

Bring a snack and a beverage and dress for changes of weather.

> Saturday June 29^th

Cypress Falls Park: Old growth trees and falls.

A joint event for Nature Vancouver and the Old Growth Conservancy Society. Trip leader: David Cook

Meeting time/location: Meet at 0930 hours at McDonald's, Park Royal for car-pooling and for those travelling by bus and requiring a lift to the trail head. Alternatively, meet in the parking lot at the end of Woodgreen Place off Woodgreen Drive at 1000 hours.

Duration: 2 to 3 hours Distance: 2 to 3 km. Elevation gain: ~150 metres

Terrain: The trails are poorly defined and poorly maintained in many places. Caution is required where there are steep drop-offs into the Cypress Creek canyon. There are rough and slippery sections of trail and hiking boots with deep tread and ankle support are essential.

Difficulty rating: Using the Nature Vancouver rating system, the difficulty rating is �C� (moderately steep gradient with an elevation gain of between 100m and 500m).

Description of event: A natural history hike along the trails of Cypress Falls Park in West Vancouver and the adjoining Cypress Provincial Park. The field trip area contains one of the North Shore�s oases of old growth forest with two waterfalls in a pocket canyon formed by Cypress Creek.

Bring lunch and water and dress for changes in weather.

Membership in Nature Vancouver and the Old Growth Conservancy Society and prior registration are not required. There is no cost except for sharing of gas from Park Royal.

=== HEADSUP 12A ===

VERY important issues for public input Monday night:

WV Financial Report; 1300blk; Upper Lands Terms of Reference

Don't forget Bagpipes by the Sea on Saturday

Foodcart announcement below* a surprise since Waterfront bylaw with Uses won't be adopted till Monday night!

--> Upper Lands WG: Stewardship Forum June 11 agenda (then June 18 for Stakeholders)

QTP at end.

Main items on June 17 Agenda: {moved to this WVM}

Here's the full agenda:    PDF   http://www.westvancouver.ca/WorkArea/showcontent.aspx?id=45472

will send it out later with comments -- hurrying to get this info to you asap.

*  FOOD CARTS

Italian fare, barbecue options and thin crust pizza are coming to the Ambleside waterfront

New Food Options Rolling into Ambleside

Thursday June 13 � Foodies, take note: this weekend, more great casual dining options are coming available on the Ambleside waterfront, and just in time for summer, thanks to the DWV Council�s recent approval of mobile food vendors in Ambleside.

Beginning Saturday June 15 from 11am to 7pm, people can enjoy high-quality eats along Argyle Avenue between 14th and 15th Streets from three new food trucks. They are:

� Hotties: authentic Italian fare, in Millennium Park, foot of 15th Street

� J & B BBQ: Pulled pork, beef brisket, and smoked chicken sandwiches, Ferry Building Landing, foot of 14th � Community Pizzeria: thin-crust pizza, at Ferry Building Landing, foot of 14th Street

There are already lots of great sit-down dining options in Ambleside, but after an extensive public consultation process, the OCP and zoning bylaws were amended this spring to allow for mobile food vendors as a way of improving public enjoyment of the Ambleside waterfront. Public engagement was vital in determining both the type of dining as well as cuisine options to be offered in Ambleside to improve the vitality of the park.

The food trucks will open most weekends until September. Service may be extended to include weekdays depending on demand and weather.

+ STEWARDSHIP GROUPS INPUT FORUM AGENDA

TUESDAY JUNE 11 ~~~ 5 � 10pm  GREAT HALL, GLENEAGLES CLUBHOUSE

{UPDATE -- absent: Hollyburn Heritage Society, Squamish Nation, Srs' Ctr Ramblers, and V Natural History Society}

AGENDA ITEM and TIME

¹ Doors Open for Display Set Up ^5:00

² View Displays and Discuss ^5:15

³ Opening and Welcome (Councillor Panz) ^6:00

⁴ Introductions and Guidelines (Co-chairs) ^6:05 Presentations, Question and Answers (in alphabetical order)

⁵ Cypress Trail Builders ^6:10

⁶ Friends of Cypress Provincial Park ^6:25

⁷ Heritage West Van (including Squamish Nation) ^6:40

⁸ Hollyburn Heritage Society ^6:55

⁹ Hollyburn Ridge Association ^7:10

¹⁰ Lighthouse Park Preservation Society ^7:25

11 _Break 7:40

¹² North Shore Hikers ^7:55

¹³ North Shore Mountain Bike Association ^8:10

¹⁴ North Shore Wetlands Partners ^8:25

¹⁵ Old Growth Conservancy Society ^8:40

¹⁶ West Vancouver Streamkeeper Society ^8:55

^{17 [}Seniors'] Centre Ramblers ^9:10

¹⁸ Vancouver Natural History Society (tentative) ^9:25

¹⁹ Thank You and Next Steps (Councillor Cameron) ^9:40

Guidelines

  This forum will be a learning opportunity for all who attend. Presenters are encouraged to speak with openness and from an authentic place, within an atmosphere of mutual respect

  The forum is a time for the working group and the stewardship groups to have an informative dialogue, not a time for socializing or outside questions

  Stewardship groups will have 8 minutes to present, the WG will have 5 minutes for questions, and there will be two minutes allowed between groups

  Timelines will be strictly enforced to ensure respect of everyone�s valuable time

  Pls be aware that there will be a timekeeper, notetaker, photography and audio recording of the forum. We request all cell phones to be turned off.

  The working group acknowledges the short presentation time and encourages continued feedback from the stewardship groups.

Please see www.westvancouver.ca/ulsrwg for ways to contact the group and provide input and feedback

=== HEADSUP NOTICE === from Finance Report: STAFF SALARIES

wanna know where your money goes???

And on Monday night (June 17) you may comment on the Annual Report.

Perhaps some of you did not realize that staff remuneration is included in the Financial Report.  It's the largest single component of the DWV budget.  

The whole report had a link on the agenda and was in what was sent before:

http://www.westvancouver.ca/uploadedFiles/Your_Government/Agendas_and_Minutes/2013/June/13jun17-5.pdf

In case you didn't see this important part of our annual budget, and we're about to go into planning for 2014, I've separated it for you here below.  Keep in mind these figures are for 2012; the salaries are higher for this year.

[WVPD is not included but they voluntarily put it on their website, see http://wvpd.ca/proactive-disclosure-2010-police-salaries-over-75000]

Salaries $75K and above for staff must be made public.

Highest for 2012 was $233K (only one over $200K)

    about seven over $150K

    about 65 employees over $100K

Council?  they don't even qualify! They're a bargain: Mayor got $74K and the councillors just over $30K. 

BTW, in 1990 I think the M Mgr got about $90K -- will have to check; cclrs got a little over $20K (the mayor not much more) and 1/3 was for expenses.

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{cdn't copy and paste staff remuneration from report on agenda; will try to get for next issue}

NB: June 10 Agendas in this issue (with notes)

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===== COUNCIL MEETING NOTES =====

=x= Monday MAY 27 =x=

4:30 PM

1. Call to Order.

2. Approval of May 27, 2013 Council Meeting Agenda

the agenda regarding financial matters was approved as circulated.

REPORTS

3. Divisional Services Review for Engineering and Transportation, Part 2

PowerPoint presentation to be provided.

RF: put up the org chart; introduce my team

{one noted start of bike to work week so trusted they all had biked; Sop said his had a flat tire.}

Mbrs of public may be late but want to acknowledge input from two residents, Alex Tunner and Graham Nicholls who have over the years been with Value For Services, Fiscal Sustainability Task Force, helped formatting of Parks and Cmnty Services, and assisted us with the format. Plsd to have them volunteer.  Want to thank them and believe they'll be showing up a little later on.

road map for what we want to cover tonight

interactive graphic; ten introductions/areas, got through six last time and tonight will go through the four remaining

Second session will delve a bit more deeply re biz processes; highlights, the invite Ccl for add'l discussion as to what you want us to do next.

SLIDES Engg/Transp spends 40%, $44M, operating expenses; important to know revenue

same are standalone, such as transit $14M of the $44M

SLIDE of General Fund

Core services 7%; Standalone Utility Funds; flow-through to Vanc; Water purchases

MB: $1M [1%] for Hugo Ray landfill?

RF: under HR is a landfill; even after so many years, looking after leaching.

Sop: water purchases

RF: yes; portion of the pie and will get more details; ... how Eagle Lake

Sop: thx, will wait; wonder if close to a drop in amt of water we purchase

Mayor: will cover later

RF: change to interactive graphic from last time

third party construction; capital project construction; sewerage and drainage utility; solid waste utility

Another staff mbr: third party -- water services -- to residents -- looking at demolitions;

prop line to house is the owner's responsibility

ensure quality; all work done is done on a cost-recovery basis.; depending on area, costs can vary

peak period, surge period now; usu three crews, tonight seven crews

third party crews for emergencies; 24/7

ML: from lot line?

Ans: liability can be a huge issue; gardeners get in, pools, etc

{ML question; answer: never done it}

MB: water mains seem to be on increase -- ageing infrastructure?

Ans: age to material to soil to weather; age is definitely a factor

MB: got a call on this today

Ans: water main break, go out immediately if potential for prop damage

at night, to limit cost will do next day

Sop: better serious, sustainability, not done good job

Ans: done a lot but a lot we don't know condition of; a lot of pipe, old

RF: Cclr Sop asking all the right questions; answer next/later

CC [ too far from mic, cd not make out ]

Ans: from main to? not just BPP, it's all over

encroachments into the blvd a large pain in our side

sometimes have to tunnel under retaining walls, up cliffs

[can't hear -- something about shd we charge]

RF: try to reflect as best we can, user pay

depends on layout of the streets, location of the main

don't know what was going on 50 - 60 years ago; soil conditions; difficult

reflected general in water rates

{CC: can't make out; calculating}

Ans: work with Bob to work it out and in some cases just flat out deny

we're trying to mitigate

RF: Cclr Cam's points well taken; reflect circumstances, take that under advisement

TP: how better?

Ans: we sit down with Planning; review all, plans back to Planning to approve for devt

Sop: re coach houses, off lanes, connections to road

Ans: we do have infrastructure down lanes; I'm not a big fan of coach houses

problematic, difficult, but doable

Next staff person re capital projs -- [listed them:] xxx, Spirit Trail, pump installations

road all outside b/c of expensive equipment

bridge construction also contracted out; tendered, some done in house

RF: sewer and drainage utilities next

Ans: policy and planning; maintenance 

heavily regulated, MOE

9.5 staff; seasonal, temps; ...

Sop: flooding a few years; residents huge costs; underground springs

measures to stop that in future, ie berms, to prevent?

flooding from recent storm -- will be doing something about that or waiting another six years?

long-term, we shd be funding now

Ans (looks like John McMahon): ISMP -- a lot of your questions

trail you were talking of was a blockage

get ahead if we can...

RF: M is 100 years old and xxx have changed

in that Cranley example they tried to redirect the creek; houses flooded out were in the creek pathway

a lot of props abutt Rodgers Crk

trying to protect priv prop and riparian area but these are all new

inherited

Sop: 14th -- not some responsibility of BPP?

RF: think inflow and infiltration, not so much from upstream devt

rainwater into sanitary sewage system; down to Argyle, overwhelms; old and leaky infrastructure 

resp is happening on priv side as well

drain tiles not working; leaky, infiltrating a lot of rain water

under Liquid Waste Mgmt Plan will look at both sides

TP: kms -- good case for smart growth

LGWWTF -- look at, do by 2020

take stress off, eg garburators a lot of stress on system

put least stress at front

RF: grease another area

CC: {still can't hear well and he's also got his hand over his mouth!}

RF: wd be an interesting analysis

CC:  taxpayers... wrong way about it... costing a lot for servicing...; reinforce mgmt

RF: point taken

NG: totally agree with Cclr Cam

cd someone tell me what a grinder pump is?

Ans: a small pump station; grinds up before sending through sewer system

NG: we're talking about the sanitary system as well as the drainage (separate)

Ans: also roof

NG: replacement even higher than sanitary structure

notice in info here we're not reinvesting in that as we shd; 25% intentional? going to change? smart?

Ans: it is

lower before that, drainage even lower funded than sewer was

ramping up, eventually will catch up with each other

NG: $2,500 per km whereas storm water $2,900

Ans: storm larger pipes

all feed into Hollyburn; depth another factor; more difficult to install, maintain, repair

NG: ISMP; there are homes v near riparian areas

shd be looking as a policy push that further back

not liable for homes built in same place or riparian area

enough space? liability? I think there might be

Sokol: in the Upper Lands we do 30

NG: more below than on top

RF: Solid Waste Utility -- Phil Bates was not able to be here today

partnership with the other two Ms; lowers FTE

services contracted out

amts paid to Vanc, tipping fees

a lot of signif changes lately, food scraps, bi-weekly; prov coming down with new changes

we continue to be v active and progressive on those fronts

recognize Al Lynch and he'll be retiring at the end of June, after 30 years

NSh benefited, learning, will be sorely missed

Sop: you can run for Ccl now

NG: wondering why recycling being shown as decreased

RF: shd verify those numbers; think has to do with relative mix -- Al?

Al L: newspapers down 40 - 50% from years ago

NG: b/c ppl not reading as much

Al L: also advertising, xxx, social media

my daughter's 22 and don't think she's ever picked up a newspaper in her life

CC: {still can't make out; something about conversion figures} 

RF: Cclr Cam's figures are right on; lot of debate over numbers and how calculate

one of the limitations is how calculated at the curb side

agree, how done; peculiarities; how calculated and what it really means

CC: {Q?}

RF: hard to know, backyard, packaging, ...

CC: ?

RF: fair enough, yes

ML: all three

CC: pie chart -- is that offset?

RF: it absolutely is; household colln is a cost; offset by sale of recyclables

CC: reduced garbage we pick up

one thing brought to my attention is impact on families

what's the view on sec stes? charging fees, premised on fact more services

sec ste is not a sgl-fam home

nbr said with sec ste, can't limit to

Sokol: set the fees for sec ste, some of the services are metered

felt same for garbage colln so with sec ste you shd be paying more

staff report

Mayor: expectation is the homeowner wd buy an extra tag

CC: ?

Sokol: metered so paying more; going to the library wd not collect for, so covered by fee

CC: considered a sgl-fam home?

Sokol: yes

TP: congratulate Al, good work, tyvm

8% coming from green waste

AL: yes

MB: the issue of pet waste percolating out there

heard another jurisdiction is putting out red cans; pet waste is banned

not abiding, shd discourage; worth some exploration

Staff: can't hear well, cold

MB: pet waste b/c red bins, v distinguishable

right now is banned but ev is using the garbage receptacle in the streets

including me; alternative is not practical

pick it up, take it home, and flush it down

incentivize them

Ans: haven't heard of red bins, but Metro working on that

can't go 

know many places working on that, dog waste

pick up and pay for that -- can't go into garbage, has to go into sewage system

sep truck, all over NAm and Europe as well, haven't heard of sep bins

Sop: want all your goodness to rub off on us before you retire

enough pressure on manufacturers?

collected garbage decreasing b/c of organics?

AL: haven't seen change in packaging required: will see, EPI prog will take effect next year

only so much they can do

a lot doesn't come from Canada

our market is so small they might say heck, we don't care

think things going in the right direction

NG: personally think it's going really really well; surprised so little push back, fantastic, congrats to your dept, getting ppl on board

Mayor:  Mr Fung.  We have 27 minutes left

RF: thought it was to go to 6:30

Mayor: well, then you have 57 minutes left

RF: biz process highlights

Eagle Lake SLIDES

Engg and Transp looks into our services that delivered effectively and efficiently

determine best method

number of criteria [see list]

SLIDE: sample of contracted services

SLIDE -- operating expenditures mix of internal/external

80% external contractors [other less]; legal liability

capital construction; tender

turn it over to Pete Coles to walk us through an example

collaborative effort

26 cents per litre for brine to a slurry; got it down to 2 cents

prevents ice and snow buildup; applied on road

50-litre pail over one km

{more details; wheel; xxx}

ML: diff in concentration of salt? sea water

Ans: 22%, the optimum

17%

ML: wd it do the same?

Ans: cd -- getting from ocean, run into DFO

MB: can we sell it? make any money?

Ans: yes, that's a possibility

SD45 purchase that product from us

Sop: residents purchase unknown quantities for steps, driveways

cdn't we sell to them

RF: optimum application -- hadn't thought of going retail

Mayor: {didn't catch}

CC: you've got quite a lot of things outsourced

often costs diff

test on five-, ten-year basis

RF: we're always looking at our cost; costs going up internally or externally

Mayor: next topic

RF: P3

model is our transit shelters

want to provide our biz perspective

wanted to increase our level of service; wanted to increase transit; not many shelters and v limited

looked at min cost to

$20K a piece supplied and installed -- looking at ~$700K

conducted an RFP process -- entered into agrmt with Pattison

they have an exclusive right to post advertising

not only offset capital costs but get a rev share from the advertising

will get $1.8 and $3M 

CC: we're getting a cut of advertising?

RF: get a guaranteed amt or benefit if upward

CC: receiving xxx amt?

RF: some most beneficial along MDr to PkR but b/c of construction not fully realized till this year

NG: evaluation of users?  I know eval for riders

my exp is not as effective/protective

RF: haven't done a survey in that regard

level of protection depends on winds

this photo taken on a rainy day, and dry

have heard about room for wheelchairs, made some changes

trying to tweak as much as we can given the parameters of our contract

Mayor: do my own survey; when raining I drive along and see a lot using those shelters

v successful prog; Trevor Lautens's comments and David Marley's notwithstanding.  So there.

RF: Infrastructure capital planning process

John McMahon: mtg asked how do you decide wch project; ten diff funding

we do a mix; top-down approach; asset mgmt plans  SLIDE

how much money do we need?

SLIDE: Capital Rehabilitation Funding -- roads

Bottom Up Condition assessment approach; CCTV prog

look at mntnce history; operator knowledge with good site knowledge

someone not familiar wd cost more

Master Plans, etc

SCADA Master Plan; early warning system

Roads & Transportation

do assessment ev four or five years; hire

PQI done all the way through

Results from last: Roads -- Surface Condition; have a truck go around and do it

80% fair or better; 20% in poor

how to address gap? arterial road?

SLIDE -- Water -- optimizing Eagle Lake

Sanitary and Storm Sewers SLIDE -- we run a camera down ev pipe

CCTV primary

SLIDE: Integrated Capital Planning

streams of info

RF: that's the last slide; want to link above and below

any questions before moving on?

TP: Rds &Transp; $11,500 per km

dropped a bit, how wd it affect?

John MdM: exactly what we're looking at

level of service [~$4M] was to maintain what it's at now

15th, Marine, a major route so have to maintain

not acceptable to let it go down

ML: prior to this mtg we had an audit mtg; looking at number of project funded but deferred

a fair number in your dept

mechanisms we cd bring into play so cd complete in year

RF: we're aware of that as well

a pity fiscal year, a calendar year, does not overlap with the construction world

sometimes opps at last minute

Devpr or TransLink calls, just got funding for a bus priority lane, so sometimes other planned delayed

want a longer term integrated capital plan

sometimes emergencies in the underground, so advance, earlier; sometimes not sensible to do the overground -- shifted

constant balancing act; cognizant of factors

ML: some residents think finally my road and then it's not till next spring, summer, a certain amt of cmnty frustration

RF: I understand that

MB: on your table, funding models for various assets, $3.5M cap investment when it shd be $4.9M for sust funding

looking at water and sewer and reconcile here and what's on that table

under water, reinvestment number 81%; on this table 67% -- apples to oranges?

RF: diff ways of looking at same issue; dashboard

intro reinvestment to total replacement value

1% get around to replacing once ev 100 years; 67% of the way to 100 line

John McM: some things we have to replace more than once so adds up to more

Sop: watching this cmnty; roads hv been excellent over the years

strong initiative to do well, so thank you; job well done

JMcM: thank you

Mayor: there you go

CC: on graph looks like, factor in -- no roads on this one

one had road, so you don't have the dash-line funding line there

on 3, intersecting line at 2030, a good guess?

so with Roads, where intersect?

RF: those are decisions for future Ccls

we put in a dash line; wrt sewage and drainage Ccl v supportive; add in transportation, trajectory, depends on future Ccls wrt ramp up

ability to pay, put into reserves, money needed for big humps beyond 2030

CC: funding strategy status page

if fourth column date we get to sustainable funding -- you have a question mark

different rates for each utility? years when sust for top three?

John McM: not a clean answer; 100-year average

look at 2055 not enough funding; white under green on either side balances, averages out

sust funding level for ea asset but when we hit that peak in the middle, raise rates a lot (Metro did); have to look at borrowing or xxx depends on reserves built up

reserve policy we're trying to devp

water 100-level sooner b/c closer, sanitary next, drainage after that

CC: you can't tell me the exact date will go from  

JMcM: [gave years]

CC: so two probs; will bring back when we have the reserve policy

Sop: done?

Mayor: Q

Sop: going to do water?

RF: water, then sum up

Luke Killen [?]: SLIDE analysis of Eagle Lake Devt plan; Chris Leonard here too

simple financial analysis

adopted in 2002 $20M investment in Eagle Lake

to comply with water quality guidelines from fed govt; increase self resilience

reduce cost of water; substantial biz case

produce more efficiently than from Metro

62 cents per cu m, slide of Cost of MetroV water; expecting it to rise

simple analysis SLIDE; overhead costs, etc 2012 calc; cost 37 cents per cu m

slide of Vanc and WV rates; widening gap

how much water we're getting out of the lake

the less water we use the more we save

SLIDE: cost savings in 2012 saved over $1M; in 2023 over $2.5M

if from Van, cost of pumping up

within ten and 15 years will have paid off the cost of the 

Sop: how pure is our water

Ans: extremely; state of the art; meet all the standards; we sample weekly

2012 annual water report will be out soon, think you'll be pleased

Sop: we're going to increase from 47% today to 67% in 2023; continuous improvement

new SCADA optimization in place

valves open -- too complicated to go into

2002 Westmount stn; the hub of the system -- water to east or west; right now about 50-50

[gave geographical boundaries]

NG: creek diversions -- is that Black Crk?

yes? so includes this year's costs, building that road?

RF: operational costs, that's capital

NG: Black Crk, when does it divert the water?

Ans: only time want to divert is late summer months

flow not in creek to divert

Nelson Crk and Black Crk: SCADA monitors; water licences so have to return at certain times of the year Dick Crk, lower Nelson Crk

right now the lake is half a metre below

store and divert as much as we can for summer months

Mayor: have to close off

CC: ways cd increase capacity of the lake to increase from 60%

Ans: limited by what we can take from creek

raise around the lake? diff control systems

will move backward and forward what we can and cannot do; we're pursuing that

CC: can't get as much water as we want

Mayor: want to wrap up?

RF: tried to present a story and leave a msg

we have goals; staff committed to continuous improvement

overarching mgmt systems in place

reviewed

hv ability to monitor and evaluate

best we can to the benefit of our taxpayers; turn it over to Ccl

want closer analysis? Cclr Cam, some suggestions

ML: thank you.  You have an interesting challenge

with exception of Police and Fire, ppl expect toilet to flush, garbage to be picked up, etc

impressed w/ report have some goals; metrics, do benchmarking

taken advantage contracting out and bringing in in house

kudos, think you're working hard

you've got a great mgmt team and doing your best for our residents

CC: I echo Cclr Lewis's remarks

the only area I get consistent complaints about, including from my father-in-law, is the traffic-calming.

why spending money for this curbs, median, bump-outs, etc

I know why, you want to slow down

but it's a level of frustration

they don't really slow down, they just keep driving at same speed

aggravation

hasn't changed anything, just keep bashing their wheels

didn't really talk about that

how does the dept decide what traffic calming to put in and spending?

I get a lot on spending side

RF: almost like the tree issue; balance

half wd like efficient traffic flow and the other half wants the traffic to slow down

so it's local needs; or getting from A to B

District hasn't had a lot of experience in traffic-calming measures but in recent years driven by local residents 

Westmount, 21st nbrhd, 1200blk Clyde; so capital funds allocated to those needs

other aspect try to consider in synergy with road pavement rehab system to be more cost-effective

21st St had to be done anyway, so lower

Mayor: want to make a motion?

Sop: my dad--

take a walk in the shoes of the men/women sitting in front of us

fun day, sit beside X for a day, and come away with a smile on your face.

Move the report dated May 15 from the Dir/Engg be received for information.

Mayor: we really appreciate hearing from you

been here eight years and heard more in last two sessions than before

4.  PUBLIC QUESTIONS/COMMENTS 5. Adjournment 

+++ SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING NOTES -- May 27 +++

7:00 PM

1. Call to Order.

2. Approval of May 27, 2013 Special Council Meeting Agenda

REPORTS

3. Reports from Mayor and Councillors on Boards, Committees, and Working Groups -- be received for info.

ML: this Sat is Cmnty Day, well-publicized, on website; new format, all of Ccl participating

this Thurs at WV Yacht Club with Mayor Smith unplugged -- interesting format; answers quickly, honestly; hundreds of questions

think there are some tix left

Mayor:  grossly overpriced the tickets

ML: my thought too; wasn't going to say

Mayor: I told them that; it's $70 and you don't even get dinner

ML: goes to a good cause

MB: carrying forward a few reports; culled the most imp

Ctrs Society, Chair Barbara Brink's term come to an end, AGM tomorrow, think will be Jess Ketcham

Thank Barbara.  One of the most well-structured and well-run boards

high calibre of directors

wish her the best in her future endeavours

Congrat Society for award for its "situation analysis", v useful tool; and being voted the best fitness on the NSh

Hollyburn Lodge Restoration -- negotiations with Cypress ongoing; transfer to Dist; quote by Luxton & Associates

fundraising can begin next year

NSh Congress -- won't read out, circulated -- about what they'd like to see in place so friendly for all families

ask staff to review results and with other Ms prepare a report

Mayor: Mr Leigh, ask staff

BL: certainly

MB: as Acting Mayor attended a mtg wrt LGWWPlant, with Mayor Mussatto...

first mtg with [MP] Weston; third third third, an initial mtg; well-received by Mr Weston

Youth Services -- Youth Week was a great success

their survey -- a living learning cmnty, civic engagement; presented at the Youth Ccl

Mayor: thought this was Ccl reports

MB: well, that's a report

Sop: went to far too many mtgs

NSh Ccls harbour-viewing tour -- operations ctr; incredible the security; went up to Kinder Morgan and back down

looked at cargo; eye opener re security

on Thurs after our illustrious Mayor we'll be back here to discuss the 1300blk [DRC]

GB: xxx then 7:45

Mayor: thank you for being so succinct

TP: Upper Lands now input form on the website

first input forum, modelled after successful Parks one -- June 11, 5:30 to 9pm

{Interesting, the Calendar has 5 to 10pm; the agenda was in WVM12.I went; was good; ~ three groups didn't turn up and it ended well before 9pm}

followed by an interest-holders forum, June 18 from 7 to 9; again at the Gleneagles Clubhouse

come and chat with them Cmnty Day

in fall looking for broader consultation

[7:10] CC: nothing to add to Ccl Panz's

NG:  Earth Day was Apr 22; I have a globe here; wish you a belated happy Earth Day; haven't had Reports since Apr 8;

{See ENVIROWATCH below for more info}

liaison for Invasive Plants and the group meets every second Wed; midtrm report June 17

other things on envmt and sustainability

gone to new system garbage colln; extensive work on foreshore in Dund -- over 1200 boulders place on the foreshore to protect the waterfront 

Canada a leader in providing charge stations for electric vehicles

Environmental; 

pedestrian and cycling; recently hired a brand new mgr of envmt, Sandra Bicego -- going to be a huge asset

don my helmet -- it's bike-to-work week; Cmnty Day; will be bike parade;  Maybe Cclr Cam and his family will join me

thank you for indulging me

Mayor: hanging off to your ev word

new mgr or whatever; have her come and explain what she plans to do

Brent: wd like to do that; our team -- Anne Mooi, Ray, TJ; ev involved in this hire

Mayor: hope her career is at east as long as the process

[laughter]

on Wed Burnaby Mayor Corrigan coming to have lunch with me on Wed

battles with TransLink; sensible policies

decision, join far left and far right in a bit of a pincer movement

[7:15]

4. Supplemental report on proposed Wireless Communication Facilities Policy (File: 2515-05)

PowerPoint presentation to be provided.

GB: Myself [sic] and Andrew Brown

originally scheduled for May 1; v busy, reschedule to today so provided opp to produce another report, two pages.

in 1997 the cmnty adopted a consultation process; growth of cellular facilities then

by 2010/11 obvious new policy needed b/c of changes by fed govt

since middle of 2012 been devping this policy from comments 

last fall av for comment and at DRC

Feb this year brought to CoW; we now present a proposed policy for WV

establishes a consultation process; Industry Canada has one

provide some 'doors' we can operate in

wireless carriers tend to adhere

xxx mandated more stringent than Industry Canada 7:19

turn it over to [name -- Bram?]

HIM [Bram?]: broad direction; minimum visual impact, disclose antenna needs and collaborate, group that assures it happens is the local govt, across the NSh for example

application with a fee to recover our costs

three types: 

rooftop (least impact but fewer opps) -- design and architecture of the bldg; staff level process; post in rental bldgs

type 2: a full conversion: 15m ht limit, not the full consultation of a tower; has impact 

previously said shd not be on roads, now shd be on collector roads so won't be on smallest, nbrhd roads

notification to owners and occupants within 50m; proposing a three-wk comment period; schedule re addressing them

towers, to DRC design on right SLIDE

tower 150ft hi can't be hidden

primarily to Upper Levels hwy corridor [SLIDE with list of steps [7:14]

no one living nearby, then open house

second change, type 1 and 2 wd come back to Ccl if staff not getting traction, negotiations

ML: re Open House wd it be for multi or for a tower?

ten from TWay to HBay, impact wd be v different

Bram: respond to the situation; if multiple towers near each other, might have more than one open house

ML: proximity to tower X diff, might get lost in process

Bram: make sure feedback is for one tower, not another

Sop: area of concern for me is whether or not mandatory testing on top two floors for radiation and impacts

policy to meet that demand?

GB: we have no protocol for mandatory testing; all wd have to meet standards set by IndCanada and Health Canada; they wd set the standards

Sop: there are companies that do readings around bldgs; radiation good, bad, or indifferent

have you undertaken a cost benefit analysis for this District?  on hwy goes to Dept of hwys

why aren't we getting?  put in bush so we get the tax benefit?

GB: we ask applicants to look for M land; if in immediate vicinity, look to see if can be 

not sure but Min of Transp has a big swathe of land that can support these towers

NG: what's proposed here is a huge improvement over what we had

robust consultation process

we're limited in our ability re health; bulk of letters, b/c fed

comment recently from a resident -- I agree with what she said -- against building..... research like cigs will prove detrimental

tend to &&&

can we change at a later date?  can we lobby govt to take into consideration?

Bram: health one is always a difficult one; Health Canada is a fed agency; contacting fed MP

GB: two bodies: UBCM and FCM; might be useful to share your concerns, they've already weighed in

NG: they'll be in town next week

CC: you think there's some improvements from Fed...

we were concerned about the siting "quote,....

what I read now is collector or higher

in your view is what you've got now more restrictive?

Bram: think it's more clear, not tighter, says the same thing

CC: xxx ... comments till later

there is?

[7:35] was least impact

two questions about

nearer? than before about avoiding local roads where possible

now Upper Lands

Bram: attempt to be more efficient with language

CC: then actually say that

have you spoken to Upper Lands WG b/c seems like something within their mandate?

GB: haven't raised that question with them

has been the suggestion to Upper Lands b/c only trees there, no ppl; if in trees have to be higher

not going to discount -- wrote as an opportunity but don't think it's a large opp

certainty can talk with the ULWG

CC: ... and removing

GB: staff wd be all right with that but Ccl not [7:38] &&&

CC: do like under B and C  {read them}, that's good

don't see here and don't know why not included

don't see any provision for staff review of those; mixture of 1, 2, 3

seems to me we wd prefer certain plans over others

think policy shd be staff to review midterm plans -- what aspects problematic

GB: wd be our intention under E

supporting material is short- and long-term plans

CC: diff between evaluation and xxx[7:40]

Mayor: this is questions?

CC: well I'm asking

GB: well we &&& [7:40]

xxx

GB: independent of an application? don't think so

CC:

GB: within context

Bram: the short and midterm v deliberate reading

robust as it is

may think need this or this site, then may not need

xxx on ground might change, nature of the biz, it changes

we make sure all carriers know who's there

one carrier needed 100m east, we'd work it out

Mayor: Cclr P, do you want to move this so we can debate it?

TP: move the Policy, dated May 14 and attached as Appendix A to the report re Supplemental report be adopted.

Mayor: seconder Cclr Sop

Sop: no no no

TP: this is an improvement

given how many devices in everyone's home

staff working with xxx ability to achieve this

when an applicn comes forward..... can tweak it and improve

Sop: we've been coerced to stay away from Health Canada

told it was a frequency when in fact it's microwave --- check out Wikipedia

not even &&&

work In Canada and Ms stinks   ????

topic: how to live with microwave radiation

time will tell, effects in long-term

I object to a provider coming to a M saying we're putting 14 towers for dropped calls

came to DRC asked, and not for dropped calls, for someone in a basement with a xxxx

have towers to Second Narrows

out west ....; ev well-serviced

ev tel pole will have an indicator on it

be living within the confines of that

smart meter and water meter obligated to

not supporting this

was part of original drawing up; now providers saying so many it's your fault

esp tower 3s

CC: wd like to propose an amendment to Section 3.3 sub (a) " be directed to the UL props and avoid local roads

ML: removing

CC: yes, that goes

Mayor: thought it already avoided local roads

CC: Type 3 has no comment on local roads

ULWG is trying to figure out how to xxx

xxx before we know how we want to use UL

there may be portions we want them on and others not

ML: wd add, it doesn't preclude us [sic] adding undeveloped in future

Mayor: causing any probs?

Bram: removed local roads b/c negative language, so we did

the hwy is a classified

not a prob to put in local

Mayor: amendment passes with Sop opposed

CC: number of unique sites required

like to add two things: discuss short term needs, annual or regular basis

District staff to review plans and provide feedback to carriers

like looking at these things on a systemic bases, not xxx [7:52]

Mayor: clearly

CC: look at it, staff, what's reasonable?

GB: the longer the period more reasonable

CC: xxx and provide feedback

GB: no incentive for applicants/providers to come forward unless wishing a new tower to come forward

Mayor: seconder? none; so amendment fails; now main motion

passes with Sop and CC opposed

[7:53]

5. 5 Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 4743, 2012, Amendmt Bylaw No. 4751, 2013  (for soft costs for the PSB for 2013)

(File: 1610-20-4751)

ML moved: THAT �5 Year Financial Plan be read a first, second, and third time.

{PLEASE give how much money! ~$3.5M?}

Sop: fine, come for adoption 

Mayor: can he speak at fourth reading?

SSch: yes

Mayor: wait for then then

BYLAW ADOPTED

6. Bldg Bylaw No. 4400, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 4729, 2013 (Housekeeping Amendments) (File: 1610 20-4729)

7. Public Questions/Comments   

Caroline Lowe: don't know your protocol exactly but wrt notifications, they re not sent to ppl living in apt bldgs

work done on Keith Rd, posted in laundry [room]

said condos; Staff said not

wd like to receive that notification, not just Mgr

if I don't do my laundry, water cut off 8am to 5, I don't know

Mayor:

SSch: notification to

Mayor:

CL: to PkR

Mayor:

SSch:

Mayor: so notification shd hv gone out

{much back and forth over notification regs and whether followed or shd be changed, etc.}

CL: you know the work that was done last week

RF: now the work

suspect

challenges to staff

statutory notification and other cases, like construction or emergency [7:58]

staff do their best

don't always do a postal notification

construction notices, possible staff do not have the data base to contact ev person so contact through Mgr, not able to go into the building or stuff each box

perhaps fallen down wd probably be construction or emergency

CL: thx and I did get Cmnty Days; wd appreciate knowing when water cut off

Mayor: I wd too

CL: staff said diff from what notice said

Mayor: surely there's some obligation for Mgr to notify

CL: another

another time, had to get dressed at 11pm; get dressed call police

there's a noise violation; ... so had to call again

xxx live in PkR Towers -- a lot of seniors and ppl who don't speak the language

a lot have moved out

[8:01] don't want to

my second concern is

Mayor: three minutes; get to your concerns quickly

CL: 8am in the morning; had to go down; staff didn't know bylaw

slap on the wrist to [fine] $500; $5K is a deterrent

PkR is in the pocket of WV; xxx

Mayor:

CL: I've been watching this construction

xxx and not sidewalks xxx

Mayor: thank you for your concerns

CL: sure they'll fall on deaf ears; xxx

Mayor: will make sure PkR and their contractors 

not allow them to ignore xxx

8. Adjournment  [8:04]

=x= COUNCIL MTG NOTES JUNE 3 =x=

[5pm  agenda revised June 3]

7:00 PM

1. Call to Order.

2. Approval of June 3, 2013 Regular Council Meeting Agenda

amended by adding Item 5.1 re Supplemental Report for Public Hearing on the Zoning Bylaw Amendment (Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 4757, 2013) for Land along the Ambleside Waterfront

3. Adoption of Council Meeting Minutes

April 29, 2013 special Council meeting;

May 6, 2013 special and regular Council meetings;

May 8 and 10, 2013 special Council meetings; and

May 13, 2013 [specia]l and regular Council meetings.

DELEGATIONS

4. West Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club, re the 2013 Cdn Lawn Bowling Championships (File: 0055-01)

Man: thought it was important to speak about what we're doing

don't know how many championships being held this year

our club involved since 1934; diff demographics

SLIDES -- 2013 Nat'l Lawn Bowling Championships Aug 18 - 24 

1931 greens built; clubhouse added 1934, new clubhouse built in 1998

xxx trophy, first time WV won in over 70 years

largest championship on record; firestone on Nxxx

going on since mid-1940s

200 volunteers, in Greater Vanc area

ten provs

I'm on nat'l team, self-funded, playing around the world

cmnty involvement -- Josh is here, had MP over the other day

{Josh Hemond is on MP John Weston's staff, at WV ofc}

low impact sport so good for the kids

promoting the NSh

Weather Network, TSN. NSN; promoting North and West Vancouver

grants: budget $250K; Canada Bowls, CNV, WV Cmnty Fdn; hoping BC Lottery

Sponsorships [SLIDE of them]

MB: nice to see you're succeeding; how many mbrs?

Ans: 207

for five yrs run a charity tournament; switching demographics

ppl walk past it, now hv seen it

so imp to go after the nationals

between NV and WV highest rate NV 40, WV 42

we're looked at as a major leader across Canada and internationally

we're hanging the gate [?]

I'm biased; best facility in Canada

NG: xxx; I'm shocked; thought you needed more grey hair

I too have never walked through gate

was there with WV Fdn; what a great spot -- say dates again

Ans: full week Aug 18 to 24

I used to be a semi pro hockey player, tennis, golf, you name it

no kidding I took a wrong turn on way to the gym and that's how I found it; ppl wearing white

like putting on my skates for the first time

facility, ppl, we have an 8-yr-old to Colonel David Fairweather who is 94

low impact, anybody can do

this week -- Scouts; Concorde Nat'l is coming

being used

so much going on, such a big push; nat'l championships

want ev to come and see what we have

to come here and speak with you guys, is nerve-wracking

NG: thousands watch it

CC: excellent job; discussion internally

{code for in camera or closed?}

Ans: two leaned over my shoulder -- keep yourself busy; rental

volunteer throughout the gardens

[7:12] Sop: summer; 100th anniversary last year

CC: funding

Ans: mbrship $175yr; losing money so switched it around; go out into cmnty

my hometown is Penetang

100th anniversary last year; been around since 1931, 1934

trying to share it

have ppl come in, donations

whole week  I'm pretty booked up til Aug 18

Sop: watched my folks play it down in Arizona

needs someone like you with dark hair instead of grey to see this is a new season, new beginning

Ans: Penetang

you're absolutely right, difficult sport, not easy

some of the stories from the war, and the women; worlds together

stories; gentleman 94

charity to bring ppl together -- eight-yr-old person can play against a 95-yr-old and lose

ML: you never did introduce yourself; we're intimidating

Ans: Tim Mason

ML: you cdn't have picked a better week based on history

Mayor: ... disappointed you didn't have the photo of first bowl 

TM: didn't know if you'd

thx

MOTION: received for information, with thanks.

{I gather the Mayor must hv gone there for the first bowl of the season? and/or will he be there to kick off the nat'l championship?}

REPORTS

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

ML: Taste of Ambleside Thursday, get out and enjoy

MAB: on Monday June 10th, Dalai Lama, coup for the Library and District

Tandemis famous for .... Human Rights advocate 1 to 3

I was in the doggie parade, six out of 20; thank bylaw staff for all the work they did

prizes for great costumes

Sop: Cmnty Day a fun day

traditionally Lewis and I have handed out candy; some parents said "where's mine?" asked: have you been good boys and girls?"

thanks to Brent Leigh

TP: attended FCM over last four days; next Monday do a report

through the Auditor Genxxx procurement; read plan; think we all want to be as open a possible

{all say, some actually do}

and provide more value for service

provide local govts with assistance and advice; value for money

multiple themes; consistent provision of clean water one of the most important objectives of local govt no matter the size

ADir/Fin, how approaching?

MK, Actng Dir/Finance: no outlines provided so a learning process for ev

we have scheduled a mtg with A-G to kick off the process

v diff [from] financial 

this time around looking at the procurement

CC: also attended FCM, major there is stable funding for infrastructure for Ms across the country

FCM good report and lobbying for stable funding; some success in 2012-13 budget, more initiatives under way

ongoing rather than having to go ev year

Fed treated as a lobby group but they're really not, 

underwhelmed with what they were doing; seemed more like a social engagement

understand from TP and MB, but the ones I attended, v little of substance

NG: last Wed morning: will new oil pipelines benefit BC biz?

put on by Conversations for....   biz leaders concerned re tourism xxx and hitech

interesting to be at a conference av age of 35; only political person there besides Mayor Lois Jackson

they'll be putting together xxx

Mayor: congratulate Chief Lepine with his Order of Merit -- presented at Rideau Hall by GG Johnson

???xxx OOM  MOM {Mbr of Order of Merit?}

local regional xxx level

congratulations to Chief Lepine who is an MOM

+ ADDED TO AGENDA

5.1. Supplemental Report for Public Hearing on the Zoning Bylaw Amendment (Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 4757, 2013) for Land along the Ambleside Waterfront (File: 1610-20-4757)

Council received for information the report dated May 31, 2013 from the Dir/Planning

Sokol: for PH June 10

6. Devt Permit App No. 12-083 for Rodgers Crk Area 4 Phase 1 (Entry Road/Bridge over Pipe Crk)(File: 1010-20-12-083)

PowerPoint presentation to be provided.

At the May 13 reg mtg Ccl rec'd the report dated April 15 re [this] DPA and set the date for consideration for June 3, 2013.

Reports received up to and including May 30, 2013:

DPA Apr 15 for Ccl consideration May 13, 2013 / June 3, 2013   R-1

No written submissions

[7:32] Geri Boyle, Planning: xxx  temp access route; requires creek protection; sediment and erosion control; applicant is present

Sop: report states agreement with BPP and Ministry; mntnce of off-road area, then reqmt by us become M land and we're stuck with mntnce; wd you clarify?  why taxpayer that burden?

GB: entrance to Area 4 is on Ministry land

typically landscaping wd go in; devpr's going to landscape per package

if on M land, M resp; devpr will pick up landscaping for ten years; low-mntnce

same as Chippendale Rd -- also have a ten-yr arrangement with that

wrt roadway, BPP is talking with the Min so working to acquire that

Cypress Bowl Rd is also subject to an agrmt in 1980s; to be split between District and prov

some 75% and 80%; but roughly today ~50% has to be picked up by M

it does now access private land  ....

Sop: temp road, clearcut to put in? how mitigated?

GB: majority is actually future lots so wd not be left treed

{code for clearcut???}

Sop: why did you not show us the entire area?

GB: entire proj not brought before Ccl b/c not complete; did want to start and get construction crews working

{means it hasn't gone to Ccl but already clearcutting and starting b/c wanting to get crews working???}

Mayor: suff?

Sop: yes

CC: where did the ten years come in? seems arbitrary

GB: thinking of Chippendale; houses pretty well built

looking for something longer than the housing; was a negotiation process that was undertaken

CC: concerned, Sop has alluded to this; as we build in more and more difficult terrain, will have add'l costs, roads, etc; after the ten-yr period falling more and more on the District

30 - 40 years when bridges... higher and higher bill

have staff looked into long-term costs of servicing?

adequate balance between revenues from tax and bridges?

concerned residents in other parts of the M subsidizing those in areas difficult

GB: good question

when Rodgers Crk, a financial impact study done -- were these going to be a burden or a balance

work done at that time, wd actually be a rev source above costs imposed

on website, can make that available

CC: that work needs to be updated? larger than we anticipate?

sewage is much more expensive than we thought; wd like copy of that report plus updated

GB: no intention of updating that report but cd be repeated

{why not?}

maybe useful to confirm that analysis was [valid?] [7:42]&

NG: Envtal Prot Plan -- assuming same as for other places

do we have any concerns about this plan?  about how others have been implemented in other places?

GB: a number of places

from memory, things hv gone quite well, such as Rodgers

I'll turn to applicant

[holding doc] this as schedule D, probably the most comprehensive we've had to deal with

TP: normallly Streamkeepers have a check in -- have they?

GB: if I cd call on Geoff Croll b/c he was speaking with Streamkeepers this morning

GC: VP of BPP; we regularly update Streamkeepers; up there today and we promised to keep them updated

{rather cosy having BPP act as spokesman for WV Streamkeepers however there is at least one director closely connected with BPP}

Mayor: thank you for xxx

Sop: in touch with the Rxxx family

GC: keeping in touch with Rourkes[???]

Sop: following with you

GC: hv agrmts in place; gd rlnship; they're obligated to support; moving fwd

PRESENTATION BY APPLICANT

CALL FOR PUBLIC INPUT  -- none

MOTIONS:

=  all written and verbal submissions received for information AND =  be approved

carries unanimously

Mayor: great way to empty a bldg!

{almost half left; hear a "wahoo!"}

7. Community Website Development Working Group Interim Report (File: 0138-01)

PowerPoint presentation to be provided.

Jeff McD: took some time but confident we got it right

doc a little over a year

devp that's xxx [7:48]

Tonight representing an interim report

co-chairs: Andrea Flintoft and Alexandra Schaft; and Josh, Sara, and Rob

{so I've just gone to their website to check the spelling:

http://www.westvancouver.ca/Residents/Level3.aspx?id=40896

however, unfortunately, the website (at least at this moment, hope they fix/add) doesn't note the co-chairs.}

Andrea: website seven yrs old; public input placing some cust service focus xxx

[7:49] lack of social media

diff to make changes and decentralized approach to posting, esp wrt changes in Calendar

started as a Task Force in Oct, changed to WG

{yup; glad done, better; and not just so they'd no longer have the initialism WTF}

happy Sop; met six times with staff and consultants

cochair: exercise "card sort" -- top five categories

SLIDE of Task Test Results; highly successful

SLIDE of ranked priorities; at the end grouped by staff

SLIDE of wireframe -- led to design stage

Graphic Design -- ION devped -- three options provided

WG minor changes

new website custom-designed for WV; on budget and on time

facebook, xxx, and twitter shd not wait; out now; Leisure Guide the primary reference

search function will hv more functionality -- Drupal

{yeah, I wondered too; found out it's an open-source website content mgmt framework}

comprehensive ccl agenda and calendar with greatly improved functionality

google map integration

Style Guide has been devped by staff

{wch strangely, staff refused to let me see; saner heads prevailed, happy to say -- not exactly a state secret and contrary to 'openness' let alone transparency.}

user-centric lang and design

photos sense of place

Moving Fwd

devp lT strategy; post launch WG; enhance social media tools; public engagement integ?

ongoing mntnce -- manage updates

what an honour and priv to be part of the WG and devp a xxx-made for WV

fear

Mayor: "BTO Taking Care of Biz"

AF: really enjoyed; pleasure of working with staff

Sop: thx for great report; sampling of home page?

AF: not yet, next

Sop: you've done an excellent job

talked lay ppl and let them go

there's a young kid, real techie, let 'em go

ongoing mntnce is key to success; we don't come back ev five years

going to require an indiv staff person will have to be on it

Jeff: we are prepared for the launch [7:59] back ad xxx

quite right we'll need to invest resources so good tool when it launches; can't maintain itself

MAB: I too hv enjoyed being on this group; communications one of the most imp things we do

internet presence in the 21st century

hard-working group; a lot accomplished

Rob Morris, keeping up xxx [8pm]

online public engagement; you're only as good as the update you did yesterday

MAB: thanks and move:

THAT Council receive the report for information.

TP: essential and that we fund it properly

come together after live and work for six to 12 mos

NG: did I miss it? when launch and final report?

Jeff: am pushing the consultants, if they're watching, and I hope they're not

July 4th but expecting in my perfect world a week to ten days after that

CC: it's beyond mntnce, it's updatability; this will be obsolete in five years; will we be able to work with it and update?

you glossed over quickly google translating issues

we do a poor job of access, Chinese, Japanese, Persian {Farsi} -- we have a lot of ppl who don't speak English or primarily at all

translator or other language -- say if Korean; don't know what we cd do; not embracing

AF: did have a lengthy disc about this; resources, we felt at this time FTE brought on board for front end and back end, we don't want to jump too far ahead

Jeff: our consultants pointed out larger Ms dedicating a lot of their resources to website and to translation; many many bodies and a lot of money being spent

until we're ready to provide service at the Hall and on the phone that we not provide

ways to address this; thorny one, not easy to resolve; bears further discussion

{see my comments in "from the Editor's desk"}

on launch, website will not be 

AF: gives the impression ppl to talk to

problem????

CC: links between other ctrs, orgs, -- clear and robust with links back?

Jeff: getting the nod from Donna Powers who's played the largest role

Mayor: Donna the staff lead on this and thank you Jeff, and our illustrious WG

ev pretty excited about this new proj

Thanks [8:07]

8. 2012 Audited Financial Statements and 2012 Annual Report (File: 0800-01)

MK: approved by Audit Cmte

we're informing public report has been av from last Thurs

xxx from KPMG; fairly in all respects

substantial surplus $5M+

{footnote for you: last year's surplus was over $8M. Why not put into fund for infrastructure since Engg has warned, a big bill in a couple of decades -- the "hump" he referred to in his Div Review Part 2 May 27.} 

[8:08] GET THESE AMTS!

submission for GFOA Award

Mayor: now on line?

MK: it is

ML: why we don't publish at the same time as the &&& report?

&&&

MK: haven't done the greatest job of that and probably shd

Sop moved all three: THAT

- The 2012 Audited Financial Statements as presented to Council on June 3, 2013 and for inclusion as part of the 2012 Annual Report, pursuant to the Community Charter sections 167 and 98, be approved;

- Consideration of the 2012 Annual Report and submissions and questions from the public be scheduled for the June 17, 2013 regular Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Hall Council Chamber, pursuant to the Community Charter section 99; and

- The 2012 Annual Report be made available for public inspection at Municipal Hall and on the District�s website as of May 30, 2013, pursuant to theCommunity Charter sections 97 and 98.

[8:10]

9. Update on Multi-Material BC Stewardship Plan for Packaging and Printed Paper (File: 1775-01)

RF: don't have a presentation

John McM: in throes of prices

Mayor: give overview

JM: good news story; in M bluebox, etc

last bit push on EPR: cd see a considerable reduction

Industry takes [8:12]

devil in details

Industry Grp formed a non-profit society; in throes of gathering all printed paper, etc

contract to do the collecting

they're doing research on what prices they shd set to bring Ms on side; will be announced shortly then a workshop on 7th of June, they'll explain how it works

Ms will have RFR on sgl-fam only

xxx look as well

... and come back to Ccl to present options

ML: always suspicious of a grp that sets itself out for xxx

will this make any diff re how picked up, etc

JM: options, nothing; accept price extended to you (pay completely or half what we charge our residents now, some sort of top-up): get out of recycling game and get another

look at other progs eg EPR progs, eg tires, unless you go to a depot, collecting for last 10? 20 years?

[uploading]

Sop: something that works well

now stupid phase

contracting out is a xxx game, prices vary

xxx typical of the govt

NG: gee, I've forgotten my question after Cclr Sop re "stupid" -- really we just end up paying more, right?

JM: slightly diff than when you actually pay a deposit

packaging is so small, fractions of a penny per item; not sure how they're going to structure it

item to stewardship group, pay for colln on your behalf

a good thing -- we've been lobbying for this for sev years; move into EPR

what they've done is whole blue box, prior categories

ratepayer

paying at point of purchase

NG: over to biweekly colln; do a lot of info education

how is this going to affect the targets, 70% ?

are we still in the ed and awareness biz, for xxx and disposal?

JM: don't think that changes v much

what we've achieved for whole of BC; stepped up to maintain that for a year or two

prov held them to holding amt of pkging

don't say what you have to do but set targets

MAB: was just studying the list of pkg materials that will be collected

what picking up.... I'm just figuring out I shd be putting my beverage cans in the blue box, guess someone else taking them out

xxx &&&

JM: list of items in draft is actually more than you can today

don't think there's anything in your

[8:20] and taking back

they'll still pick those up

RF: maybe alluding to glass

Mr Bates is correct under stewardship is much greater than now

glass is one of the items, yet on NSh we feel strongly glass expected in blue box prog

where there places on a sgl stream

chance of getting broken; wd like to take glass out of the bluebox stream

recycle glass you'll have to take it to a depot, but that's not been sorted out yet

TP: we contract out?

Phil Bates: till expires; our contract close to deadline so we cd keep; also cd extend; may come back to Ccl and advise

watch where dust falls

ML: feared words, 'here to help'

am sure you'll help us

I move:  THAT the report dated May 21, 2013 from the Manager, Engineering Services titled, �Update on Multi-Material BC Stewardship Plan for Packaging and Printed Paper� be received for information.

[8:23]

10. Montizambert Wynd Water Disconnection Notice (File: 1815-05)

Mayor: Mr Fung, you want to?

RF: yes; recall

their raw water connected to our raw water

due to changes in drinking water regs

prov's attitude a standing xxx water advisory

help M sort that out

subsequent to that, we've been working with Greater V; look at physically disconnecting wch is the simplest, we understand is a hard situation for the Monti residents

as well as other issues

proved diff; MetroV has offered to step in as a intermediary {mediator?}

extent to M sell potable water to MetroV and they'd act as a seller

the area does lie outside boundary

Min of Health and Evnvmt seem to be supportable

we set a six-mo expiring in Aug; suggest an extension for one year in order to provide alternative and work out these details

staff continue working with MetroV and residents

Mayor: we have a staff report recommending this; any opposition?

CC: I see you have .... once alternative in place

Aug 18 2012 to 2014 -- if child drinks water, gets disease, are we liable?  indemnity or insurance?

RF: that is a concern to staff; contingent on obtaining from VCH no action again the District

CC: not looking at enforcement, worrying about a lawsuit so we need to be indemnified

RF: staff agree with that -- provided in interim {???} or will follow up on concern

Mayor: seem xxx [8:29] shd indemnify District

CC moved:  THAT further to the resolution passed by Council on February 18, 2013 to provide formal notice to the residents and owners of properties on Montizambert Wynd that the District will, six (6) months after that date, disconnect the connection between the Montizambert Wynd water pipe to the District�s water pipe, Council hereby grants a one (1) year extension of the disconnection until August 18, 2014, on the understanding that substantial progress will be made within six months regarding formal agreements and that the physical works proceed in a scheduled manner over the remaining six months.

and add: DWV be provided a full indemnity

Mayor: any prob with that Mr Fung?

RF: not at all

Passed UNANIMOUSLY

BYLAWS ADOPTED

Bylaws are passed by a simple majority affirmative vote unless otherwise noted.

11. Local Area Service Lane Paving Construction Bylaw No. 4748, 2013(1285 11th St and 1118-1190 Kings Ave and 1280 12th St and 1233 11th St and 1115-1185 Jefferson Ave and 1250 12th St) (File: 1610-20-4748)