...................It is with sadness we note the passing of Chief Simon
Baker, Khot-La-Cha........................
His positive influence and kindness will be greatly missed.  Some of you
may know that I was the first Council representative for heritage in WV,
organizing the first heritage celebration in 1989, and continue to be
closely involved.  In those early days, in reaching out to our whole
community and heritage, I asked him to speak and though even in his 80s, he
graciously agreed.  His warmth and his rootedness in this land radiated
when he spoke.  His love was ancient and encompassing.  What an inspiration
and what a loss.

#   Don't forget Town Hall Meeting Tuesday (See Section C) to hear members
answer questions  
-- and ask some of your own!

=========================================================
A QUESTION
B JUNE 11th CCL AGENDA  (main items)
C EVENTS & MEETINGS in coming weeks 
Floral "Block" (Millennium Project); Clyde Avenue Task Force; and many more!
includes full agendas for HAC, OCP
D JUNE 4th CCL MTG NOTES
E UPDATES and Meeting Notes
including Relocn of Marine Drive Advisory; OCP Select Cmte;
new WVCC Board
F INFObits
Mbrs of OCPReview Grp (why ADRA has concerns); HAC Purpose; bc binning house
G QUOTATION
H FULL JUNE 11th CCL MTG AGENDA 

followed by information on ADRA........................

==========================================================

A QUESTION

What can we do to remember and honour Chief Simon Baker?


B JUNE 11th CCL AGENDA  (main items)

=    Very Important Presentations: 
*  Upper Lands Report
*  Ambleside Business Area Review
*  Task Force on Public Facility Replacement

=    Gleneagles Community Centre Siting.

=    Caulfeild Land Use Contract Amendment
Southwest Quadrant: Introduction and Setting of Date

=    DVP: 5401 Greentree Road, Setting of Date

=    Adult and Youth Shelter Proposals.


C EVENTS & MEETINGS in coming weeks 

=   Tues, June 5

+  1:30 - 3:30 Open House at 15 Chesterfield Place in NV, put on by
Hire-a-Student:  
"2001: A Student Job Odyssey"
The Human Resource Centre of Students is funded by HRDC and helps students
find jobs.  No-fee service.

+   7pm,  Lower Caulfeild Advisory Panel (at M Hall)
Main items:
-  Proposal to pave the section of Piccadilly South, to the north of the
Common Green between St. Francis in the Wood Church and the Dale.  W V Engg
Dept, proponent.
-  Alteration Permit Application No. 01-09, 4727 Pilot House Road,
alterations to an existing single family residence. Russell Hollingsworth,
Designer.

=   Wed, June 6

+  7pm PRAC
Main items:
-   Progress and Programming of the Gleneagles Community Centre 
Presentation by Sue Ketler 
-   Competition Funding Application, WV U-14 Fury Soccer Team 
-   Municipal Grants - Report from Subcommittee {See Updates for details}
-   Departmental Planning & Facility Development - Update 

=  Thurs, June 7

--  Regularly scheduled:  OCP Select Cmte (8am); RFPSC (9am), YAC (3:30),
EAP (4:30)

+  OCPSC - 8am 
(the municipal website had Thurs June 6 but they met on Wed and will go
back to meeting on Thurs for next meeting)
Agenda:                                      
    1. Call to Order.
    2. Review and adoption of May 17, 2001 Select Committee meeting minutes.
    3. Report on June 2, 2001 Community Day.
    4. Review of draft agenda for June 13, 2001 Review Group Meeting.
    5. Discussion on Ratepayer Roundtable.
    6. Next steps.
    7. Public question period.
    8. Adjournment.
       
{We're most pleased to see ratepayers finally getting attention and await
outcome with baited breath.  And we're elated to see PQP noted on the
agenda.  The Chair, Cclr Ferguson, has had them at the Review Group
meetings, which is much appreciated because we understand this is Council
policy however some cmtes do not have them or are reluctant to allow the
public to speak.}

See report of this meeting in Section E, Updates.

+   The Recreation Facilities Planning Standing Cmte's meeting has not yet
been confirmed and no agenda released.  MTG CANCELLED, moved to June 14.

+   YAC is usually at 3:30

+   Engineering Advisory Panel is usually at 4:30.  No notice of mtg
received so probably none scheduled.

=  Sat, June 9

1pm - Lighthouse Park Preservation Society - AGM
at Skiwitsut Hut in the Park
2 - 4pm: Glen Minaker - Park Superintendent Corp. of Dist. of West Van.
Subject: "Lighthouse Park from a Municipal Perspective"

=  Sun, June 10

+  SPCA  OPEN HOUSE
1 - 3:30pm -- Come and see your S.P.C.A. at work -- Meet the Directors and
Staff -- Enjoy Refreshments!   1020 Marine
Directions to Shelter at 1020 Marine:
Go east on Marine Dr. one block past 13th Street and turn right on what's
known as Pound Rd. and then right again.
The S.P.C.A. is located beside the Youth Centre. 

+  Oceans Day from 11 to 4 at Whytecliff Park 

=   Tues, Jun 12

+  8am, CLYDE AVENUE AREA (East of Taylor Way) SELECT COMMITTEE - AGENDA
                                     
    1. Call to Order.
    2. Approval of Agenda.
    3. Resolution re Exclusion of the Public Pursuant to s.242.2 of the
Local Government Act.
    4. Land Matters.
    5. Next steps.
    6. Adjournment.
       
   (This meeting is open to the public. Please note, a part/parts of the
meeting may be closed to the public, if the subject matter being considered
relates to one or more exceptions in s. 242.2 of the Local Government Act.)
For any questions regarding the Select Committee of Council Planning
Strategy for the Clyde Avenue Area, please contact Laura Lee Richard  at
925-7059.
   
(looks like they're going to claim in-camera qualification; we'll see}

+  5:30 HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMISSION  (see purpose in INFObits, Section F)
Main Floor Conference Room
    1. Agenda
    2. Minutes of the May 08, 2001 Meeting.
    3. Council Report.
    4. North Shore Heritage Weekend, September, 2001.
    5. Commission Workplan:  i) Landscape Book
    6. Official Community Plan Working Group Report
    7. Staff Report
    8. West Vancouver Historical Society Report
    9. Engineering Advisory Panel Report.
   10. Point Atkinson Lighthouse Report.
   11. Correspondence.
   12. Other business.
   13. Adjournment.
       
   The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 12, 2001. At 5:30 p.m.
This meeting is open to the public.  For further information, please
contact Joel Lawson, Secretary, at 925-7236.

+  TOWN HALL MEETING at 7:30pm in SAC

West Vancouver Citizens for Good Government is sponsoring a town hall
meeting for Tuesday, June 12, at which Council have agreed to participate.
All West Vancouver residents are invited to attend.  The meeting is at the
Seniors' Centre on 21st Street and runs from 7:30 to 9:30pm.
Council members will be asked questions by the moderator up to 8:30pm. The
floor will then be open for questions from the audience.  This is a great
opportunity to learn the policies of Council and where they are headed.

=  Wed June 13

Later:
+  OCP Review Group, usually at 5pm (may be changed to 7pm)
and perhaps PCSAC at 5pm
+  check if regular CSAC will be held (at 3:30)
--please call the Hall 925-7000 to check times and locations--

Earlier:
+  8am,  SELECT COMMITTEE FOR DISTRICT MILLENNIUM PROJECTS - AGENDA
To be Held at the Floral Clock
    1. Adoption of Agenda
    2. Adoption of Minutes of February 15, 2001
    3. Resolution re Exclusion of Public
    4. Floral Clock Update
    5. Dedication Ceremony
    6. Location of Plaques (for donors and participating schools)
    7. Wording on Plaques
    8. Other Business
    9. Further action and Timelines
   10. Next Meeting
   11. Adjournment.

   For further information, please contact Bonnie Allen at 925-7205.

=   Thurs, June 14

+  8am OCP Select Cmte again
+  9am RFPSC almost certainly will be held and Gleneagles an item
+   ADP may be cancelled

........................at the LIBRARY............................

+   Adult Programs --  Beginners' Internet Training - 
If you would like to register for one of the following Internet classes,
please see the Information Desk, or call 925-7402. Registration started
Tuesday, May 22.
Class Dates:
Monday, June 4, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Monday, June 11, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Friday, June 15, 10:00 am - 12 pm
Cyber Saturdays - Drop by the Computer Centre Saturday between 10:00 am and
12 pm for help with Internet searching, using e-mail or using the library
catalogue. No registration required.

+  IN THE GALLERY 
... "Mixed Palette" in pastel, watercolour, acrylic and oils by artists
Riitta A. Peirone, Ingrid Taylor and Ray Bradbury, will continue in the
Gallery until June 10.
... "Dream Series" artworks in oil by Marius I. Soska will be on display
June 11 to July 7. Marius has been drawing and painting since early
childhood. A prolific artist he works with a wide range of media - oil,
watercolour, oil pastel and pen and ink. He has been involved in the local
art scene for many years, is an active member of the West Vancouver
Community Arts Council from 1987 - 1992. "A young man with a lot of
talent." [Daniel Izzard]
Reception, artist in attendance, Friday, June 15, 6:00 - 7:30 pm.

+  Storytime Fun (3-5 year olds)
Wednesdays, 10:30 am and 1:30 pm
AND
Fridays, 10:30 am
Ongoing until June 29

+   TEEN SUMMER READING CLUB 2001
Let books blow you away this summer! Teen and Young Adult Reads have never
been better. Find out what's hot. Registration for the Club begins June 11.
Read, collect bronze stickers and get free stuff and prizes donated by
local sponsors. For more details phone 925-7408 or e-mail us at
teens@westvanlib.org.


D JUNE 4th CCL MTG NOTES

Cclr Haycock absent yet again.

Mayor Wood absent for business and personal reasons, announced Cclr Durman
in chair as Acting Mayor.

Introductory remarks included the amazing success of Community Day, the
official opening of the SAC expansion (they now have 4000 members), thanks
given to them for raising $218,000 so far (goal is $250,000, half the cost)
and to the Cmnty Day organizing cmte, particularly Heather Jensen who after
many years is leaving the position.

=   DVP Application, 2107 Jefferson
The FAR for this area is .35, the owner's calculation including the
addition was given as .37 but staff checked and it turned out to be a
request to increase the size to .38.  Even though Cclr Williams queried why
they wanted to exceed the bylaw, he and the rest approved this addition
except for Cclr Durman who opined: If we don't  make people comply with the
bylaw, "might as well throw it out."  So it passed.

{Hard not to agree with Cclr Durman on this one.  Thoughts.  Isn't this a
precedent?  Won't others claim wanting to add bedrooms for kids will be
justification?  Will councillors be spooked by comments that an even larger
house could be built if demolished?  Would owners really prefer demolition
to addition?  If the reasoning is that it's only so high because some of
the basement is included in the FAR calculation, isn't the problem with the
bylaw?  Why would the bylaw include part of the basement, but not other
basements, for solid reasons thus passed?  Perhaps because large enough or
of a height to affect the apparent size of the building?   If, on the other
hand, the basement calculations/definitions on inclusion in the FAR are
flouted, are unfair, do not effectively reduce housing bulk as intended,
why not amend the bylaw?  Or is it incomplete? inadequate to the
possibilities? or ripe for many interpretations?  "Flexibility"?  While
desirable to retain the older craftsman homes, wouldn't it be preferable to
have it done in a way in keeping with our bylaws rather than by breaking
them?  Is this an insurmountable problem?  Not possible to keep within the
.35 limit introduced to reduce the impact of monster homes?}
  
=   DVP for Subdivision at Ansell Place
Cclr Wms moved waiving public notice.  Staff reported the Approving Officer
is looking at this and it depends on Council's agreement wrt certain things
such as building siting in order to issue a DP (partly because of the steep
slope).

=  Delegation on Hire-a-Student Human Resource Centre for Students re
Student Services
Catherine (sp?) Brink described the service, peer-mediated, HRDC-funded.
It provides a free printing, photocopying, in its dropin centre helping
students get jobs and filling positions for businesses at no charge.  There
would be an Open House the next day (Tues 5th) 1:30 - 3:30 at 15
Chesterfield Place in NV.

=   Reports / Information / Correspondence

+  Howe Sound Community Forum met again at Furry Creek; fourth meeting,
discussing principles; will discuss environment and transportation (details
from Cclr Soprovich).

+  Task Force on Ferries
Cclr Soprovich reported they'd had their second meeting.
(Surprise.  I have asked why these meetings have not been posted since
there are supposed to be and the public allowed to attend.  Staff say this
will be done from now on.} 
Cclr Wms said they'd met and set some principles then went on later to
express his displeasure with the situation at Horseshoe Bay.   They have
engaged a consultant regarding traffic planning.  The route BC Ferry Corp
is unsafe; a report is expected in two weeks; conflicting stories in North
Shore News; WV is arranging a meeting with DFO because of the negative
effect on Larson Creek -- WV wants it improved.  Doubt that BCFC has DFO
approval.

+  Library Foundation's Annual Croquet Fundraising Tournament (by
invitation) on Friday was successful; may have to limit teams.

+   Cclrs Wms, Durman, and the MMgr pointed out that under the current
situation the Blue Bus is NOT allowed to increase service and is restricted
to what is normally provided.

+  Community Day
What can we say!  Big success as was SAC Expansion official opening.
What a pity Shaw no longer videotapes the parade (over 80 entries) so
everyone can watch it.  So many are in the parade itself, they don't get to
see the rest.  This is the closest WV comes to a craft market.  As well
it's an opportunity to find about a lot of community groups.

+  Congratulations
- by Cclr Clark to WVSS senior girls' soccer team on winning provincial
triple A soccer championship last week.
- by Cclr Durman to Mulgrave School winning medals at national
championships -- Grade Six band won gold (his son was on team) and Grade
Four Choir won bronze.

+  Trees

Cclr Soprovich asked for confirmation about cessation of cutting of trees.
Dir/Parks:  "for past ten years relatively successful tree program.  Has
been administered as sensitively as it can be.....  To stop all cutting as
suggested in correspondence for any reason would be problematic.  Some want
some compromise, wanting views.....  Tree disputes would be played out
here....Not easy...  We've stopped all tree-cutting or applications and not
acted on any for eight months.....  We have had some tree failures in the
park.  We are about to move in re Clovelly Walk and do some drainage work
on the walk itself and do some replanting."

Cclr Sop:  "Nature takes care of thinning, not speaking of dangerous trees.
 We lost 40 trees in Lighthouse Park in the last big blow.  When you get
down to these narrow greenbelts once the development starts you're
virtually at the mercy of the winds, then have to take down some in
jeopardy....  When you look at Clovelly Walk in particular, think of what
it once was and what it is today, especially at the north end, it's rather
a shame that this has been allowed to happen.  I want to see some
guarantees and to have some process.  [looking toward MMgr]  Have we looked
at rehabilitation by the developer?"

Cclr Durman:  "A developer who took some down (Headland Drive)...had to
replant 100 trees about two or three years ago..."

MMgr: "I have suggested senior management get involved and have asked for
meeting with senior staff next week to look at tree and environmental
issues....  not just tree protection but strategy and to formalize guidelines."

Cclr Sop:  "Could we have clarification about trees on boulevards vs
greenbelts?  ....confusing to us (and public) and we'd like it straightened
out."

MMgr:  "Yes, we understand that and will clarify policy...."

Cclr Wms:  "Clovelly has been before us for three weeks.... would [like] a
report from Parks with a plan showing where trees taken down, have them
identified....  correspondence is very confusing about what is being talked
about..."

Cclr Sop:  "I took 50 pictures four months ago and those trees were taken
down -- taken down against our wishes.  This picking away and picking away
.....[destructive] .....when you drain an area you know what happens --
you'll get drainage problems."

Cclr Durman:  "I've been fighting about greenbelts so long it's
boring.....This is a classic example why public ownership is a necessity
not a luxury...The argument was that it was safer in private [hands] not
public, but this is clearly not true.  Staff argued safer private....   Not
enough information which public, which private.  There should be a barrier.
 The idea a developer can come in behind a greenbelt then owners say remove
it to get a view [is unacceptable].  I can understand their personal point
of view but forget why came.  [greenery I suppose]  The trouble is the
public benefit disappears.  Clovelly Walk is partially destroyed.  It's
very unfortunate, it's a disgrace as Cclr Sop said.  It was a narrow
greenbelt but this was actually thickened up to protect it, and the
thickening was to protect it....   We don't seem to even have achieved that
....there's this thinning process  -- take a tree out here and there...
Certainly I hear staff saying there's always a need to cut...   With new
greenbelt there should be a moratorium to allow it to establish itself,
replanting so the full public benefit Council wanted is achieved."

Cclr Sop: Are you making a motion?

Cclr D looked for a motion to Wms but it was left as awaiting the report
he'd asked for.

which led to

=  PQP

No one got up.
Cclr Durman looked disappointed no one was coming forward.
At last, someone did.  He looked pleased.

Trees, of course.
Desperate attempt to salvage what is left of Clovelly Walk.

Gene Quan, a nearby resident, thanked Cclr Durman for speaking up for
Clovelly Walk.  He wanted to direct his comments to the MMgr.  He referred
back to the Caulfeild Land Use Contract proposal in 1978 and they
cooperated with the CLUC, the petitions, and with the same understanding of
greenbelts as Cclr Durman mentioned.
"Three years and a half years ago Martin Corporation and the Municipality
came to us neighbours to give up  the greenbelts adjacent to our properties
so Clovelly Walk could be enhanced and saved.....   and you know what's
happened...  So when you do this report, see what's left, please ensure
it's saved."

Cclr D, referring to question period:  I recall the Mayor asks if it's a
question...

Mr. Q:  "Would you ensure careful consideration of Clovelly Walk?"

Yes.

{most of the few hands left clapped in appreciation
but now we know Martin Corp but who did he mean by the "Municipality"?
Must be staff....  were they authorized by Council?  was it a Council
motion?  did Council even know about this?  more research needed; to be
continued next week.....}


E UPDATES and Meeting Notes

=   West Park Royal
Larco has plans that will remove the theatre, bowling alley, and driving
range.  The good news is that they are seeking input.  They have asked for
a meeting with ADRA.  More on that next issue.  Many thanks to Rick Amantea.

=  PRAC Grant recommendations to cultural groups {about $40,000}
can be found at www.westvan.org/documents/200106prac.pdf 
Details of meeting and grants may appear later; Cclr Haycock absent again
(missed previous meeting as well)   

=   The Marine Drive Relocation Project

The project is now underway and is being undertaken to facilitate the
construction of a new western Community Centre, and involves the
re-construction of Marine Drive from Eagleridge Drive to Gleneagles School.

Residents will notice some drilling and rock blasting, and some trees will
be removed. This will prepare the way for the installation of new
watermains, underground work for hydro and telephone systems, and will be
followed by new curbs, gutters, and sidewalks, including a rebuilt Seaview
Walk.

While construction is in progress the following areas will be closed to
ensure public safety:
1) Seaview Walk, from Eagleridge Drive to the parking lots by Gleneagles
Golf Course.
2) Gleneagles Golf course overflow parking lots. Additional parking for
the golf course will be made available on the shoulder adjacent to Marine
Drive.
3) A significant portion of the large gravel parking lot near Gleneagles
School that has been operated by the Lions Club on the weekends.

Your patience is appreciated as we work to complete this project on
schedule and ensure public safety at the same time. Weather permitting,
construction should be completed by September 15.

For more information about this project, during normal office hours please
call the West Vancouver Operations Centre at 604-925-7101.
For emergency contact after hours and on weekends please call 604-925-7100.

Colin S. Wright
Director, Engineering and Transportation

=   OCP Review Select Committee Mtg, June 6 
ADRA rep's report  {plus comments; see Review Group's membership in
Section F, INFObits}
Absent:  Cclr Haycock
Present:  Cclrs Ferguson (Chair) and Clark
(In the gallery, in addition to the usual suspects Guy and Thomas, was
Trevor Lautens)

Staff reported on the Community Day presentation, noting that a younger
demographic group (particularly the 25 to 34 age group) attended the OCP
booth than usually attended presentations.  The large aerial photograph of
the community was a big drawer of interest. It was noted that many people
attending the booth were people who had recently moved to BC and had just
bought homes in North Vancouver (it was later suggested that history was
repeating - about 25 years ago people bought quickly to avoid being out of
a market expected to rise - Cclr Clark and Ed Guy had both done that for
short periods before buying in West Van). There were also many of that age
group who had been raised in West Van, but had bought their first homes in
North Van.

{Interesting.  And now they often retire to NV....  Are we the sandwich
community???}

It is hoped to be able to have a booth at the Canada Day event, but few
municipal employees would be available that day to staff it.

Cclr Ferguson is to attend a Harmony Arts committee meeting, to see if a
display there would be possible.

{What about ADRA Prez's suggestion months ago a map of WV showing present
zoning be on display in the Library, preferably with cards for citizens to
write their comments????}

The Advisory Bodies' Review Group will meet on June 13th.  They will be
given a presentation on the Whistler "First Steps" planning study, 

{much better and more accurate name.}

produced by a Swiss consultant.  They will also review an overall "work
plan" proposal designed to ensure that all consultants on various aspects
should be aware of the big picture.  It was hoped that the "Upper Lands"
study would be available for that meeting, but it might have to 

{At Cmnty Day booth I was told it would be on June 11 agenda thus available
for public}

be dealt with at the July 10th meeting (which will be the last before the
summer break).  A status report will be needed for Council before it breaks
for the summer.

The Ratepayer Group Roundtable is planned for June 19th, with June 21st as
a possible alternative.  The object of this meeting will be to deal 

{At last, the ratepayers!!!!}

with principles, not specific detailed strategies - since that stage has
not yet been reached in the overall process.

{not also needs?}

Cclr Ferguson will speak about the OCP review at the Citizens for Good
Government Town Hall Meeting  scheduled for 12th June (7:30 pm at the
Seniors' Centre).

{see notice above under Events and Meetings, Section C}

The "Community Questionnaire" is still in preparation, with recognition
that the production of survey questions is not a trivial task.

{since questions control the answers and the information/slant received,
hope suggestions can be made as to what to ask!!!  And then residents
should be able to reference what zoning they have now -- hence desirability
of the Library display}

A public handout is due to be sent home with school children before the
term ends.

{good idea, but saying what?}

The next meeting of the Select Committee will be on Thursday, June 14th.

=  RFPSC - Gleneagles
Much haggling over where to put the worksyard and making sure it didn't
encroach on golfing territory.  More on this later, but maybe since it's
under 2000 sq ft now and staff is recommending a new one of about 5000 sq
ft with washrooms, lunchroom, and showers for staff there's an even greater
problem to be dealt with.

=   West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce
The WVCC AGM was held May 31st and the new board 2001/2002 is:

President Barry Lloyd
First Vice President Dina Zeitler
Second Vice President Rick Amantea
Secretary Sandra Ferros
Treasurer Jonn Kunickey

Board-at-large
Sean Allan
Doug Foot
Lynn Jest
Liz Byrd
Julian Porritt
Danny Sewell
Luis Sopina
Jason Black
Cam Kerr
Dave McCullough
New Directors
Marion Snowball
Bill Chapman
John Cruickshank
Bruce Adanac
Past President and Council Liaison:   John Clark

The Chamber is now making arrangements to move into their new location at
the former courthouse which will increase their visibility.  Their phone
number will stay the same, 926-6614.  The next breakfast meeting will be in
September.

Good luck to the new group!


F INFObits

=  OCP Review Group [Attitudes]

As you know, ADRA was opposed to the upzoning of the 1600-block Marine
Drive into a single building (except for the gas station) on four levels.
Quite apart from the increased FAR, this violated the OCP for the area
which limits buildings to two storeys, with a third allowed if aesthetic
merit and community benefit.  We called this the TUB (Truscan Unmedical
Building) because although they claimed it would be a medical centre, that
component was less than 30% of the building (they'd added 13 condos) and
only a few doctors (there are other medical offices).  If billed as a
medical centre ADRA wanted it to be more comprehensive rather than a
handful as an excuse to get an upzoning.  Many nearby residents were
concerned about the bulk and ADRA, along with Cclrs Soprovich and Williams,
also worried about the precedent with no discernible benefit to the
community.  
As it turns out now we have a four-storey condo approved in principle by
the School Board on their office property and BPP will build a four-storey
on Clyde east of Taylor Way.  Watch for more.  Watch the destruction of the
character and human scale.
We are not against modernization and development but want it to be
sensitive, a marked improvement with community benefit, and in keeping
with the streetscape and neighbourhood character.
Almost 1000 signed a petition against this development.  During the public
hearings, Council was told the property would be put up for sale and
flipped.  They ignored this.  When TD/Canada Trust confirmed it was for
sale, Ccl was embarrassed enough to issue a press release expressing
disappointment.  The APC of which the spokesman for Truscan was a member
hasn't.

Where is the voice of the residents, the people who value their homes and
neighbourhoods?  The APC recommended the four-level TUB, as did the ADP.
Council has set up a group to plan and oversee the revision of our OCP.
ADRA has argued consistently that ratepayer and resident associations
should be at the core but so far Council has resisted putting them on the
core group.  Council chose members of their appointed advisory groups --
and the Chamber of Commerce, whose purpose is to represent the interests of
business!

With the prospect of the overpowering TUB approved in spite of resident
opposition (of course it was supported by the Chamber of Commerce, APC, and
ADP as stated above), ADRA viewed the OCPRG with trepidation.  To try to
ascertain what to expect, we asked members to see if they favoured the TUB
intrusion against resident wishes in Ambleside.  Here is the result.

>OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN 
>SELECT COMMITTEE AND REVIEW GROUP MEMBER LIST
>
>
>OCP Select Committee Members: E.J. (Jeannie) Ferguson CHAIR; J.E. (John)
Clark; K.R. (Ken) Haycock

ALL THREE voted in favour of the four-level TUB.  So much for the wishes
and petition of the residents.

>OCP REVIEW Group Members 
>
>Michael ROSEN, Advisory Planning Commission
>Tim SLATER, Community Services Advisory Comm
>Jim CARRUTHERS, Heritage Advisory Commission
>Michael EVISON, Parks and Recreation Advisory Comm
>Ken HALLIDAY,  Finance Advisory Commission

All of these above when asked, agreed with this proposed large development
in the heart of Ambleside.
Indeed at the ADP, some didn't realize that the present OCP stipulated two
storeys there.

>Scott BARKER, Youth Advisory Commission

Sorry, have not asked him yet (a high school student, but will if I get an
opportunity)

>Georg KOSLOWSKI,  Advisory Design Panel
>Russell HOLLINGSWORTH, Engineering Advisory Panel

Both said in favour (Russell did have comments about the building itself)

>Mary FAWLEY, School Board District No. 45

Not sure; will ask again.

>Roger CAYFORD, Police Board

Not in favour (Yay, Roger!); so clearly others agreed with Cclrs Soprovich
and Williams and ADRA.....

>Helen DAVIES,  Library Board

Would not answer but said she liked what Cclr Wms said.

>Barry Lloyd, Chamber of Commerce

Absolutely in favour; Chamber even wrote a letter in support!

So, Dear Readers, you see more reasons that we think the ratepayer and
resident associations should be central to the review.  After all, it's
their neighbourhoods and lifestyle.  One doesn't need to be a rocket
scientist to realize that it is likely architects, those involved in
business and real estate would be in favour.
In our opinion, since some members of Council said they didn't want a big
board, have the residents as the core, add to the group a rep from the
School Board (sorry, no need for students at this stage, maybe later) as
they've done, but there should also be a representative from the Seniors'
Advisory Board because of their interests.
The Police and Fire Depts can look at the plans at some stage too.  Helen
is a great rep but the Library Board can be one of the outer, concentric
(as Cclr Clark calls them) circles. 
This is not meant to denigrate the value of the advisory bodies whose
expertise is greatly needed -- but they are like consultants.  It's the
citizens themselves who, with guidance from experts who can give advice on
how to achieve their goals, should be deciding what sort of community desired.
A good aspect of the issues workshop was getting people to say what they
liked and what they wanted to keep in WV.
Our waterfront, our parks, our greenery, our varying village characters
(providing choice of neighbourhood), compressed commercial areas, our
recreation facilities.....
Much of our growth can be accommodated in the Upper Lands (the area above
the Upper Levels but only up to the 1200ft level) thus alleviating the
pressure for density and highrises in Ambleside.  Some density is expected,
it's how much and where that residents want a say in.
As for seniors' housing, consideration should be given to a balanced
community perhaps with some incentives for young families to get a start
here.  On the other hand, we are becoming the mountain version of White
Rock.  That's a choice.
There are many options we want to look at and play with and hope that a
consensus will emerge.
But we want it to come from the people who live here, whose homes and
property values will be most affected.
Not imposed by commercial, real estate, or selfish interests, not dictated
by experts.
Mayor Wood's soothing inclusive manner will be needed and put to the test
in this coming year.....

Main message: GET INVOLVED
FIND OUT WHAT'S HAPPENING AND WHAT CHOICES THERE ARE
MAKE YOUR VIEWS KNOWN

=  Heritage Advisory Commission.......

Following the preparation of a Heritage Building and Sites Inventory under
the auspices of an Interim Heritage Advisory Commission, the heritage
Advisory Commission was established by Bylaw. This Heritage Advisory
Commission meets at 5:30 pm in the Main Floor Conference Room, Municipal
Hall every second Tuesday of the month. The Commission promotes heritage
awareness in the community, and advises Council on the need for preserving
heritage buildings, structures or lands, the costs and benefits of such
preservation, as well as the designation of heritage buildings, structures
or lands. The Commission's work focuses on the preservation of building
structures or land, which represent a cross-section of all periods and
styles in the Municipality's history.

=  More on the BC Binning House (from the programme from HSMB of Canada)

BINNING RESIDENCE, West Vancouver

Daring and innovative, this house captures the spirit of early Modern
architecture in Canada. Conceived by renowned painter Bertram Charles
Binning in 1941, it responded to the social and economic conditions of the
time by using local materials and efficient construction methods to create
an affordable home. The design is based on contemporary lifestyle patterns,
incorporating abstract murals and the surrounding landscape. Harmonizing
art and architecture, form and function, the Binning residence inspired
many architects across Canada over the following decades.

Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada

Created in 1919, the Historic Sites and Monuments board of Canada provides
informed and impartial advice to the Minister of Canadian Heritage on an
ever-growing variety of matters relating to the commemoration of Canada's
history. Board members from every province and territory are scholars and
recognized experts in fields including archaeology, archives, architectural
history, geography, heritage conservation, and history. Over the past 80
years, Board recommendations have resulted in more than 1,200 commemorative
plaques across the nation, as well as 130 National History Sites operated
by Parks Canada.


G QUOTATION

If you are afraid of being lonely, don't try to be right. 
--  Jules Renard, writer (1864-1910)

[as in honesty for a politician?]


H FULL JUNE 11th CCL MTG AGENDA  -  Monday 7:30

    1. Call to Order.
    2. RECONVENED PUBLIC HEARING - Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3413,
1988, Amendment Bylaw No. 4234, 2001 (Development Permit Area Designation
and Design Guidelines for Local and Marine Commercial Sites, Service
Stations and Marinas). (Adjourned on May 14)
    3. Adoption of Minutes.
    4. Approval of Agenda.
    5. Land Use Contract Approval Bylaw No. 2745 (1978), Amendment Bylaw
No. 4261, 2001 (to amend the Caulfeild Land Use Contract -    Southwest
Quadrant Area).  (Introduction and Setting of Date)
    6. Development Variance Permit Application No. 01-08 (5401 Greentree
Road). (Setting of Date)
    7. Boulevard Encroachment - 760 Inglewood Avenue. (Deferred on May 28)
    8. Presentation re Upper Lands Report.
    9. Presentation re Ambleside Business Area Review.
   10. Presentation re Task Force on Public Facility Replacement.
   11. Adult and Youth Shelter Proposals.
   12. Gleneagles Community Centre Siting.
   13. Reports from Mayor, Councillors.
   14. Information Items.
   15. Correspondence.
   16. Public Questions.
   17. Adjournment.

--
best regards,
   .c.
[President]

Tel 926-8649 and Fax 926-8182

 Carolanne.Reynolds@adra.westvan.org | www.adra.westvan.org
        Ambleside and Dundarave Ratepayers' Association

[To write to the whole Board: board@adra.westvan.org]


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Hello there!

You're most welcome to join ADRA.  Here's a bit about us:

ADRA 
=   makes a presentation to Council regarding the budget every year (re
priorities, savings, and so on).
=   gives ADRA's point of view, protecting residents/ratepayers interests,
to Council.
=   has at least one member attending each Council meeting.
=   has members attending various advisory bodies who report back to ADRA.
=   organizes special public meetings (such as all-candidate meetings,
information on use of park for theatre and other uses).
=   has a website with news and updated information [www.adra.westvan.org
along with www.westvan.org].
=   tries to make positive suggestions regarding the municipality to Council
=   has, as a result, been requested to participate in various committees

The current President voluntarily produces a weekly newsletter (broadcast
by email and fax) reporting what has happened at Council as well as a list
of events and meetings and summaries of developments at committees.  She
also chairs the informal Ratepayer Umbrella Group to coordinate and share
mutual concerns.

At present, ADRA is urging Council to hear ratepayer concerns and opinions
as part of the Official Community Plan review underway.  Members are
encouraged to let the Board know if they want change and if so, what kind.
[See contact info.]
ADRA is on record wanting earlier and easier access to the weekly meeting
material so we know if it involves us.
ADRA wants all parks identified (now done), zoned recreational and protected.
and
.........

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Please send us your ideas and concerns:


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>ADRA MISSION STATEMENT
>
>(a)
>to promote and encourage citizen participation in decisions affecting
urban environmental planning in the municipality of West Vancouver with
specific reference to how matters affect the Ambleside and Dundarave area;
>(b)
>to promote and encourage programmes of public education about urban
environmental planning in the Municipality of West Vancouver with specific
reference to the Ambleside and Dundarave area;
>(c)
>to co-ordinate the activities of citizens of the Municipality of West
Vancouver with specific reference to the Ambleside and Dundarave area;
>(d)
>to become involved with all matters relevant to taxes levied on the
Ratepayers of West Vancouver with specific reference to the Ambleside and
Dundarave area;
>(e)
>to become involved with all matters relevant to education programmes and
management of schools within the Municipality of West Vancouver with
specific reference to Ambleside and Dundarave area;
>(f)
>to constantly seek to improve the quality of  life and neighbourliness
within the Municipality of West Vancouver with specific reference to
Ambleside and Dundarave area.
>
>
>      THE AMBLESIDE AND DUNDARAVE RATEPAYERS' ASSOCIATION BOARD  2000/2001
>
>President                                               Carolanne Reynolds
>Vice President                                          Ed Guy
>Past President and President Emeritus                   George Murrell
>Secretary                                               Elaine Fonseca
>Treasurer                                               Ray Richards
>Directors                                               Rod Day, Gary
Hiscox, Roff Johannson, Keith Pople,
>                                                        Janet Rothwell,
Frank Rutter, Curt Shepard

The membership form can be found at:

www.adra.westvan.org/membership.html 

Thank you for your attention and happy you are actively interested in our
community as we share our concerns and joys in this very special
place.......