THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF WEST VANCOUVER

Shared by: HC12072718658

Tags

Stats

views:: 4
posted:: 7/27/2012
language:
pages:: 11

Public Domain

Document Sample

THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF WEST VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MINUTES
MUNICIPAL HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
MONDAY, APRIL 03, 2006

COUNCIL:
Mayor P. Goldsmith-Jones; Councillors J.E. Clark, C.R. Day, E.J. Ferguson, M.R. Smith,
W.S. Soprovich and V. Vaughan.

STAFF:
D.C. Stuart, Chief Administrative Officer; S. Scholes, Municipal Clerk; E. Barth, Director
of Engineering and Transportation; R A Beauchamp, Director of Administrative
Services; R Laing, Director of Finance; S Nicholls, Director of Planning, Lands and
Permits; K. Pike, Director of Parks and Community Services; and D. Kinloch, Clerk Ill.

1. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 7:01 pm.

Prior to dealing with the regular order of business, Mayor Goldsmith-Jones noted
with regret the passing of Mr. Don Mann on March 20, 2006 commenting that he was
a long time West Vancouver resident and an advocate for maintaining the natural
surroundings and settings in West Vancouver, particularly in the Caulfeild area.

Mayor Goldsmith-Jones announced that the Administrative Services Division was a
finalist in the Premier’s Award in Excellence and Innovation for their North
Shore Bylaw Dispute Adjudication Pilot program.

7:02 pm
Councillor Day left the meeting.

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

MOVED by Ferguson, seconded by Soprovich:

THAT the agenda for April 03, 2006 be amended by adding:
 Item 5.1 re 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympics Update report;
 Item 6.1.6 re 2006 Library Board appointments;
AND THAT the agenda for April 03, 2006 be approved as amended
CARRIED

APRIL 03, 2006 COUNCIL MINUTES M-1
#244935
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1 Council Meeting Minutes, March 20, 2006
MOVED by Smith, seconded by Clark:
THAT the Minutes of the March 20, 2006 Council Meeting be adopted.
CARRIED
7:04 pm
Councillor Day returned to the meeting.

4. DELEGATIONS
4.1 S. Allan, regarding WinterSong Festival Event (File: 3015-16-02)
S. Allan (WinterSong Festival Co-Chair) distributed information regarding the
WinterSong Festival held February 10-19, 2006 including the program, newsletter
and list of events, and spoke relative to the Festival’s origin, District contributions of
funding and staff resources, members of the Steering Committee, Festival and media
sponsors, funding, and described each day’s events. Mr. Allan commented regarding
plans for next year’s Festival and subsequent years leading up to the 2010 Winter
Olympics, presented a short film of the 2006 WinterSong Festival and responded to
queries of Council.

MOVED by Soprovich, seconded by Ferguson:
THAT the delegation from S. AIlan, regarding WinterSong Festival Event be
received.
Council commented regarding the Festival’s success.
The question was called on the motion.
CARRIED

5. REPORTS
5.1 Presentation: Mayor Goldsmith-Jones and D. Stuart, Chief Administrative
Officer regarding 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy (File: 0155-07)
Mayor Goldsmith-Jones provided introductory comments regarding the trip to the
2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy and spoke relative to the report dated
April 03, 2006 from herself and D. Stuart, Chief Administrative Officer, and to
PowerPoint presentation slides describing the trip:
 Planes, Trains and Buses (their use of public transportation in Torino)
 Accommodation and security (a converted Fiat factory)
 An Introduction to BC Place (a home away from home for athletes)
 A Gold Medal Evening (Women’s Gold Medal Hockey Game)
 The Venue Tour

APRIL 03, 2006 COUNCIL MINUTES M-2
#244935
 The Venue Tour: Bardonecchia (large infrastructure and overlay);
Sauze d’Oulx (ski jumping venue); Palavela (speed skating venue); media
centres (lots of interest from Los Angeles media for the 2010 Winter Olympics as
Vancouver is in the same time zone)
 Torino: A Walking Tour (local knowledge, museums, cultural venues, free
events); Sponsorships (sponsorship plaza was in one area); The Today Show
coverage
 Torino: At Night (different art expressions, white night festival evenings)
 Connecting: The Spectacle (spectacular closing ceremonies); Inspiration; a
Special 2010 Welcome
 The Opportunities (public interaction with athletes, local spin off venues).

Mayor Goldsmith-Jones and D. Stuart (Chief Administrative Officer) responded to
Council queries regarding transportation within Torino, time periods between events
and suggestions for entertainment during those times, security, and closing
ceremonies.

MOVED by Vaughan, seconded by Ferguson:
THAT the report from Mayor Goldsmith-Jones and David Stuart, Chief Administrative
Officer regarding the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy be received.
CARRIED

5.2 2006 Annual Operating Agreement TransLink (File: 3215-01)
E. Barth (Director of Engineering and Transportation) spoke relative to the annual
renewal of the operating agreement.
MOVED by Clark, seconded by Ferguson:
THAT

1. The report dated March 13, 2006 from the Transit Manager re 2006 Annual
Operating Agreement for the West Vancouver Conventional Transit Services
be received;

2. The Mayor and Municipal Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement as
presented and that any mid-term amendment to this Agreement, that may be
considered, has the approval of the Municipal Manager.

E. Barth responded to Council queries regarding TransLink’s consideration of
minibuses in West Vancouver, service levels, and Transit’s transportation plan
expected in 2007.

The question was then called on motion.
CARRIED

APRIL 03, 2006 COUNCIL MINUTES M-3
#244935
5.3 Development Project Status (File: 1008-01)
S.J. Nicholls (Director of Planning, Lands and Permits) described the development
project status list, noted it would be available on the municipal website.
D. Stuart (Chief Administrative Officer) and S. J. Nicholls (Director of Planning, Lands
and Permits) responded to Council queries regarding the list’s contents and status
updates.

MOVED by Day, seconded by Vaughan:
THAT the report dated March 20, 2006 from the Manager of Community Planning
regarding Development Project Status be received for information.
CARRIED

START OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

6. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Goldsmith-Jones spoke relative to the Consent Agenda Items section.
MOVED by Ferguson, seconded by Clark:
THAT the Consent Agenda items, with the exception of Items 6.1.4 and 6.2.7. be
approved.
CARRIED

6.1 REPORTS FOR CONSENT AGENDA

6.1.1 Development Permit 05-024 – 6619 Nelson Avenue Duplex
(File: 1010-20-05-024)

THAT the Municipal Clerk give notice that the Development Permit Application No.
05-024, 6619 Nelson Avenue, which would provide for a new duplex with variances
to siting, will be considered at a meeting of Council on Monday, April 24, 2006.
CARRIED

6.1.2 Appointment of Council Representatives to Advisory Committees
(File: 0115-01)

THAT the following appointments of Council representatives and alternates to
advisory committees be approved:

Design Advisory Committee
 Councillor Day
 Councillor Ferguson (alternate)

APRIL 03, 2006 COUNCIL MINUTES M-4
#244935
Community Services Advisory Committee
 Councillor Vaughan
 Councillor Clark (alternate)

Engineering Advisory Committee
 Councillor Vaughan
 Councillor Day (alternate)

Finance Advisory Committee
 Councillor Smith
 Councillor Vaughan (alternate)

Heritage Advisory Committee
 Councillor Day
 Councillor Vaughan (alternate)

Planning Advisory Committee
 Councillor Clark
 Councillor Smith (alternate)

Parks and Environment Advisory Committee
 Councillor Soprovich
 Councillor Day (alternate).
CARRIED

6.1.3 Appointment of Council Review Committee for Advisory Committee
Appointments (File: 0115-01)
THAT the appointments of Councillors Day and Ferguson to the Council Review
Committee for Advisory Committee Appointments be approved.
CARRIED

6.1.4 Budget 2006 Presentation at March 27, 2006 Committee of the Whole
Meeting (File: 0860-01)

D. Stuart (Chief Administrative Officer) responded to Council queries regarding the
budget process and timing of public input and Council discussion.

Council commented regarding this year’s budget process and issues, previous years’
budgets and tax rates, recreation facility renewals, utility rates, and considerations of
joint service delivery.

APRIL 03, 2006 COUNCIL MINUTES M-5
#244935
MOVED by Day, seconded by Clark:
THAT the recommendation regarding the Budget 2006 Presentation passed by
Council at its March 27, 2006 Committee of the Whole Meeting as follows be
affirmed:
1. Council receive the staff presentation of the proposed draft budget for
2006;

2. Copies of the draft budget documentation be made available to residents on
the District web site and at Finance counters in the Municipal Hall;

3. Staff host a community meeting at the Municipal Hall on April 05, 2006 at 7:00
pm to answer resident questions on the contents of the draft budget;
and

4. Council receive resident comment and input into the 2006 budget at a
Committee of the Whole meeting to be scheduled during the week of April 10,
2006.
D. Stuart (Chief Administrative Officer) noted for clarification that for future
Committee of the Whole recommendations, a special meeting of Council will be
scheduled immediately following Committee of the Whole to affirm any
recommendations.

The question was then called on the motion.
CARRIED

6.1.5 Cancellation of May 01, 2006 Committee of the Whole Meeting
(File: 0120-01)

THAT the May 01, 2006 Committee of the Whole Meeting be cancelled, due to the
annual Youth Council Meeting scheduled for May 01, 2006.
CARRIED

6.1.6 2006 Library Board Appointments (File: 0115-01)

THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Library Board for the term
January 01, 2006 to December 31, 2007:

West Vancouver Memorial Library Board:
 Paul Tutsch
 Nicole Brown
 Jennifer Davenport.
CARRIED

APRIL 03, 2006 COUNCIL MINUTES M-6
#244935
6.2 CORRESPONDENCE
THAT correspondence items 6.2.1 to 6.2.6 and 6.2.8 to 6.2.11 be approved for
action as indicated; and correspondence items 6.2.12 to 6.2.26 be received for
information.
Action Required

6.2.1 J. Maynard, Manager, Child Care Resource Program, North Shore
Community Resources, undated, regarding Child Care Month
(File: 0180-28)
Referred to the Municipal Clerk for response regarding delegation
scheduling.

6.2.2 L. J. Pratt, March 03, 2006, regarding parking on Bellevue (File: 1800-01)
Referred to Director of Engineering and Transportation for consideration
and response.

6.2.3 G. Kovach, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, March 22,
2006, regarding new funding opportunity for municipal solid waste projects
(File: 0055-20-FCMU1)
Referred to Director of Engineering and Transportation for consideration
and response.

6.2.4 T. L. Lorenson, Executive Vice-President, E-Comm 911, March 28, 2006,
regarding E-Comm Board of Directors Designate (File: 2715-07)
Referred to Mayor Goldsmith-Jones for consideration and response.

6.2.5 R. J. Bugslag, Executive Director, Provincial Emergency Program, March
13, 2006, regarding Emergency Preparedness Week 2006
(File: 2720-02-02)
Referred to Director of Administrative Services for consideration and
response.

6.2.6 H. MacLeod Williams, undated, Move for Health Day/SummerActive
Coordinator, undated, regarding Move for Health Day
(File: 0055-20-BCRPA)
Referred to Director of Parks and Community Services for consideration
and response.

6.2.7 Excluded from Correspondence Consent Agenda (re R. Fassler, March 15,
2006, enclosing 29 signatures regarding vacant lot at 11th Street & Mathers
Avenue File: 1000-01)

APRIL 03, 2006 COUNCIL MINUTES M-7
#244935
6.2.8 D. Anderson, President and CEO, WorkSafe BC, March 15, 2006,
regarding Annual Day of Mourning (File: 0055-01)
Referred to Mayor Goldsmith-Jones for consideration and response.

6.2.9 D. Ramsay, March 21, 2006, regarding Sea-to-Sky Highway Project (File:
0175-20-TRAN3-03)
Referred to Director of Engineering and Transportation for consideration
and response.

6.2.10 B. Sutherland, President, Canadian Association of Home & Property
Inspectors (BC), March 28, 2006, regarding consumer protection initiative
with the BC government (File: 0055-01)
Referred to Director of Planning, Lands and Permits for consideration
and response.

6.2.11 R. Taylor, Executive Director, Union of British Columbia Municipalities,
March 03, 2006, regarding 2006 Resolution Process
(File: 0055-20-UBCM1)
Referred to Director of Administrative Services for consideration and
response.

No Action Required (receipt only)

6.2.12 Committee and Board Meeting Minutes
(a) Board of Variance Hearing Minutes, January 18, 2006
(File: 2310-01)
(b) West Vancouver Police Board Minutes, March 02, 2006
(File: 2905-01)
6.2.13 M. Holden, Project Director, Regional Vancouver Urban Observatory,
March 15, 2006, regarding Regional Vancouver Urban Observatory’s
Annual Breakfast (File: 0055-01)

6.2.14 F. Leonard, Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia, March 23,
2006, regarding credit rating confirmation (File: 0175-MFAU1)

6.2.15 S. Clark, Program Officer, Union of British Columbia Municipalities, March
24, 2006, regarding Local Government Program Services Program Update
(File: 0055-UBCM1)

6.2.16 C. Ho, Executive Director, SmartGrowth BC, March 17, 2006, regarding
Innovations in Smart Growth Housing (File: 0055-20-SGBC1)

APRIL 03, 2006 COUNCIL MINUTES M-8
#244935
6.2.17 A. Hilsen, Municipal Clerk, District of North Vancouver, regarding
Tri-Municipal Review of Support for Community Social Services
(File: 2620-01)

6.2.18 K. Carter, undated, regarding parking on Bellevue (File: 1800-01)

6.2.19 H. Mersey, March 21, 2006, regarding preserving Hollyburn neighbourhood
(File: 1010-20-05-022)

6.2.20 Lower Mainland Municipal Association, undated, regarding call for
nominations for Lower Mainland Municipal Association Executive
(File: 0055-20-LMMA1)

6.2.21 S. Rowan, February 26, 2006, regarding Joan McIntyre’s February 23,
2006 Letter to the Editor (File: 01 75-20-TRAN3-03)

6.2.22 J. McDonald, Deputy Minister to the Premier and Cabinet Secretary, March
15, 2006, regarding North Shore Team Finalist for Premier’s Award
(File: 1605-20/0175-01)

6.2.23 D. Press, March 23, 2006, regarding parking spaces in Dundarave
(File: 1800-01)

6.2.24 C. Rumbold, March 10, 2006, regarding shooting range in North
Vancouver (File: 0185-01)

Responses to Correspondence

6.2.25 February 27, 2006 from B. Dozzi, Manager Roads and Transportation to J.
Battista regarding Dundarave Landing Interim Parking Plan (File: 1800-01)

6.2.26 March 14, 2006 from B. Dozzi, Manager Roads and Transportation to P.
and J. Elwick regarding Gordon Avenue Traffic Study (File: 1805-13-02)

Responses to Public Question Period
No items.

6.2.7 R. Fassler, March 15, 2006, enclosing 29 signatures regarding vacant lot
at 11th Street and Mathers Avenue. (File: 1000-01)

S.J. Nicholls (Director of Planning, Lands and Permits) responded to
Council queries regarding the sale of the vacant lot at 11th Street and
Mathers Avenue owned by the provincial government, whether there were
any options for the District to purchase it as a park, the trail’s use by the
neighbourhood and the possibility of the trail’s relocation.
K. Pike (Director of Parks and Community Services) noted that staff will
follow up with respect to the status of the Province’s sale of the subject lot.

APRIL 03, 2006 COUNCIL MINUTES M-9
#244935
MOVED by Soprovich, seconded by Day:

THAT the letter dated March 15, 2006 from R. Fassler re Vacant Lot at 11th
Street and Mathers Avenue be referred to the Director of Planning, Lands
and Permits and to the Director of Parks and Community Services for
response and follow up regarding any restrictions on tree cutting on the
subject land.
CARRIED

7. REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS
Councillor Clark reported on attendance at a recent meeting regarding the
termination of the licence to occupy for the Pacific Shooters club and his inquiries at
that meeting regarding liability insurance, noting he intended, as a member of the
GVRD Finance Committee, to raise this issue at the next Finance Committee
meeting.
MOVED by Smith, seconded by Vaughan:
THAT the verbal report from Councillor Clark be received.
CARRIED

8. PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

R. Fassler (1114 Mathers Avenue) spoke relative to his correspondence to Council
and Item 6.2.7, lack of public information and queried what Council could do
regarding the issue. D. Stuart (Chief Administrative Officer) noted that the issues will
be considered in staff’s review of the matter including queries to the MLA and other
provincial authorities.

G Noble (5265 Gulf Place) commented regarding a Board of Variance decision
regarding 5255 Gulf Place and requested a review of the decision noting his reasons
for the request, and submitted a letter dated April 01, 2006. D. Stuart (Chief
Administrative Officer) noted that Council directed staff to report back and to discuss
the matter with the municipal solicitor.

D. Zeitler (1351 Marine Drive and President of the Ambleside Business Association)
spoke relative to a letter she had submitted regarding improvements in the
Ambleside area, and queried regarding the installation of new lamp posts.
D. Stuart (Chief Administrative Officer) noted that staff were just commencing the
review of budget requests from business associations, and that the provision for the
replacement of lamp posts was included in the 2006 budget.

O. Newton (1170 Nepal Place) referred to Item 6.2.7 and commented regarding the
trail on the vacant lot at 11th Street and Mathers Avenue and spoke relative to its

APRIL 03, 2006 COUNCIL MINUTES M-10
#244935
benefits to the neighbourhood.

B. Clark (4385 Rockridge and Chair of Seniors’ Centre Advisory Board) spoke
relative to funding of the Seniors’ Centre, appreciation for the funding provided by the
District, revenue generation by the Centre and its large number of volunteers.
Mr. Clark noted their annual flea market fundraising event to be held next weekend
and invited Council to visit the Seniors’ Centre.

L. Darling (5280 Gulf Place) spoke in support of Mr. and Mrs. Noble’s request for a
review of the Board of Variance decision regarding 5255 Gulf Place and commented
regarding neighbours’ objections to the subject application.

C. Reynolds (1065 24th Street) spoke relative to committee secretaries’ past practice
of tape recording meetings and requested Council’s consideration of permitting tape
recording of committee meetings.

D. Zeitler (1351 Marine Drive) reminded Council of the upcoming annual general
meeting of the Coho Festival Society.

9. ADJOURNMENT
MOVED by Soprovich, seconded by Clark:
THAT the April 03, 2006 Meeting of Council be adjourned (8:48 pm).
CARRIED

Certified Correct

____________________________________
MAYOR

____________________________________
MUNICIPAL CLERK

APRIL 03, 2006 COUNCIL MINUTES M-11
#244935