Our deepest condolences to Queen Elizabeth II on the loss of her mother, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, made even harder so soon after the loss of her younger sister.

We have lost one of the most influential women of the 20th century, one who spanned the whole century.  Her passing marks the end of an era.  Her conduct and courtesy, her sense of duty, her warmth, and the inspiration she gave will be sorely missed.  We are thankful for the role model Her Majesty provided.

We are so pleased to have received a message recently that she remembered West Vancouver fondly.  Nice to think that we brought a smile and pleasant memory as she thought back over her life.  She wd have been 102 on August 4th.  No doubt the death of Princess Margaret had an effect and drained some of the resolve to celebrate the Golden Jubilee.

Easter is a time to think of renewal.  We are thankful for her life and example, and may Her Majesty, the Queen Mother, rest in peace. May her heritage be honoured and her tradition continued.

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A       QUESTION

B       APR 8th COUNCIL AGENDA (main items); sent Apr 5 (no supplementals yet)

C       EVENTS & CMTE MEETINGS to Apr 29

                [* agenda in second half; ~ in last issue; ^ notes in E]                                       

D       APR 2nd CCL MTG NOTES - SHAW WILL BROADCAST 1:30pm SATURDAY APR 6th

                noise exemption, letter from Queen Mother

E       UPDATES and Cmte Meeting Notes

                B&B (not); HAC Tree Book; Letter re Ferndale

F       INFObits - answer to the question              

G       QUOTATIONS - Gandhi

H       APR 8th AGENDA (Abbreviated) - Supplementals not included

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The recent WV Historical Society meeting's speaker was Doreen Armitage who's just published her book Burrard Inlet.  Very interesting.

There were four lighthouses at the entrance to Burrard Inlet and one was Pt Atkinson.

What are the names of the other three?

B       APR 8th COUNCIL AGENDA (main items); sent Apr 5 (no supplementals yet)

taken as read a second time; amendments may take place prior to the question being called.

for receipt; for endorsement of a staged approach to pesticide reduction through Integrated Pest Management and experimental projects and development of a registration program for pesticide applicators in conjunction with the business licence process to be implemented in 2003.  Opportunity for public input.

receipt of report, requirement for a Public Meeting waived, recommendation application to permit the removal of interior weather walls and doors separating living area from enclosed balconies be approved.

receipt; to set April 29, 2002 at 4:30 pm in the Main Floor Conference Room for

the sitting of a Local Court of Revision to consider the Frontage Tax Assessment Roll for lane paving at 1420 to 1488 Jefferson Ave., 1172 - 15th Street, 1405 to 1497 Inglewood Ave., and 1165 - 14th Street.

receipt of report from Dir/Admin Services April 02; recommendation advanced

to Council for reading consideration.

receipt of Mar 7 report from Dir/Admin Services; approval of approach and Terms of Reference for Council Remuneration Review; appointment of C. Connaghan as the Chairperson of the Council Remuneration Review Task Force and authorized to appoint two additional members.

===  Youth Awards (Report to be circulated in Supplemental Information package.)

Information/Correspondence items will be listed in newsletter.

A supplemental agenda and package is issued on Fridays.

C       EVENTS & CMTE MEETINGS to Apr 29

                [* agenda in second half; ~ in last issue; ^ notes in E]                                       

- 7:30 pm - Slide Show presentation, see Library section below just before before Agendas

"I Am Woman" Oil Pastel/Acrylic  by Janis Blyth

Tuesday, April 2 - Wednesday April 17

There will be a talk by the artist at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2

and an Evening Reception on Tuesday, April 2 from 6-8 p.m.

Gallery Hours: 11am - 5pm daily (closed Mondays), Admission to all shows is free

Ferry Building Gallery Contact: RUTH PAYNE, Visual Arts Coordinator

Tel: (604)925-7266 and Fax: (604) 925-5913

- 7pm - PEAC~

APRIL 3 - 5 = Wednesday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm

Offered by SFU Harbourside (description in last issue)

"Draft Policies for Official Community Plan", Council Chambers at Municipal Hall

- 9am to 12 noon OR 1pm to 4pm (will be videotaped by Shaw for broadcast Apr 7 and Apr 23; see OCP Review Mtg section below)

- 7:30am  -  Hollyburn Country Club.  WVCC Breakfast Mtg

This is the AGM for the Coho Society of the North Shore.

Guest Speaker: Dr. John C. Davis, Regional Director General Pacific Region,

Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Dr. Davis is an internationally

recognized Marine Scientist, and he will be talking about the biological and

political factors affecting salmon stocks.  He will also comment about

- 5:30pm - HAC*

- 7pm - School District #45 - Regular Business Mtg

- 7pm - "Ratepayer Roundtable" - by registration (OCP Proposals at M Hall)

= WEDNESDAY, Apr 10

- 5 - 7pm - Special Mtg of Planning AC re OCP Draft Discussion Papers

- 6pm - Finance Adv Cmte Mtg (postponed from March)

- 7pm - OCPRG

= *** 7pm THURSDAY, Apr 11 *** OCP Open Public Information Meeting at M Hall ***

- Also Thursday 3:30 pm, YAC* and DAC* at 4:30

= TUESDAY APR 16th and THURSDAY APR 18th see below; OCP Review presentations for general public, in Ccl Chambers

- 6pm - Finance AC?; 6pm - LibBd?; 7pm - Bd of Variance

- 5 to 7pm - WV Chamber Boardroom - BUSINESS AFTER BUSINESS SOCIAL -

This event is a great opportunity to drop by on your way home from work, enjoy a beverage and appetizer, meet other Chamber members, and pass out some business cards. The Business After Business Social is sponsored by members for members; guests will have an opportunity to sample culinary specialties prepared by our restaurant sponsor and learn more about other sponsor members' businesses in a relaxed atmosphere.

- 8:30/9am - RFPSC - check; 3:30pm - YAC; 6pm - NSFCYJC

- 7:30pm - OCP Review presentations for general public, in Ccl Chambers

-------------------  at the West Vancouver Memorial Library  -------------------

- Slideshow Presentation - "Master Gardener" - The North Shore Gardens' Society Contest is held yearly and Sheila Watkins, Master Gardener, will give a slideshow presentation of "Inspiration from Winning Gardens".

FRIDAY, Apr 5 from 6:00 to 7:30pm - Reception with artists Ursula Allen and Helen Ott in attendance. Paintings "Honouring the Flower" will be on display in the Gallery from April 2 to 30.

TUESDAY, Apr 23 from 7:30 to 9 pm in the Peter J. Peters Rm

- Author Visit - "Spider Robinson" - this prolific science fiction writer and Nebula and Hugo awards winner is "the antidote for entropy, the blahs, and the pernicious notion that humour and good grace are absent from the SF field." Spider Robinson will help us celebrate Canada Book Day during the North Shore Writers' Festival held at your local libraries. Join us for a fun evening of discussion and refreshments. White Dwarf Books will also be on hand with copies of Spider's books for purchasing and signing. This event is free, but please call (604) 925-7402 to register.

= Saturday, April 6th  (by invitation, RSVP)

Two sessions: 9:00am to Noon and 1 to 4pm in Council Chambers

-- Sunday, April 7th from 10 to noon  and Tuesday, April 23rd from 9 - 11pm

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7 - 9pm in Council Chambers

Ratepayer Groups – up to five members per group; Presentation and question period

Agenda re: process for input from Advisory Groups; Public may attend.

See proposed areas for increased density, infill, multifamily

Hear presentation, ask questions

7:30 - 9pm - Presentation and question period

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Maps are available from the Municipal Hall; a limited number by phoning Donna at 922-4400.

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=== Friday, Apr 19 (to May 9) - "ROOTS REVISITED" at the Ferry Building Gallery

                        Mixed Media Group Alumni Exhibition

This exhibition will showcase the work of established past and present North Shore artists who credit their early shows at the Ferry Building Gallery with facilitating the development of their careers.

The exhibition celebrates the unique role the Ferry Building Gallery plays in providing emerging artists with a much visited gallery space in the Vancouver area in which to receive the promotion and development necessary to begin their successful careers

Some 22 artists will be featured, including Jane Adams, Carole Arnston, Bobbi Burgers, Cori Creed, Peter Kiss, Zoltan Kiss, Ross Penhall, Ian Rowles, Monica & Barry Shelton, and Stuart Sind.

Gallery Hours: 11am - 5pm daily; closed Mondays; Admission to all shows is free

TUESDAY, Apr 2 - Reception from 6 to 8pm

"Solar Flares" - Glass Art by Sol Maya. Exhibition from Apr 2 - 14.

THURSDAY, Apr 11 at 7:30pm  Spoken Word Literary Readings

Nick Bantock - author of celebrated trilogy "Griffin & Sabine" and "The Museum At Purgatory". Cost $5-A, $3-S/S/Members. Refreshments served.

TUESDAY, Apr 16 - Reception from 6 to 8pm

"Something Old - Something New"

mixed media by Kal Opre. Exhibition from April 16 - 28.

WEDNESDAY, Apr 24 at 10:30am - Russian Journeys

"St. Petersburg" - Join scholar, writer, producer and film-maker Marina Sonkina for a presentation on Russian art, history and culture. Cost $10-A, $8-S/S.

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                        Audio-Visual Rm at WV Seniors' Centre

"Ethnobiology of British Columbia's First Nations", a presentation

by Dr. Brian Compton, Honorary Research Associate, Dept of Botany, UBC

= 7pm TUESDAY Apr 23 - School District #45 - Committee of the Whole Mtg

= WEDNESDAY, Apr 24 - 4:30pm - Planning AC

- 8:30am - RFPSC - check; 4pm - Police Bd; 4:30pm - DAC; 5pm - NSCDI

=== Thursday, 7-8:30 pm, April 25 at SFU Harbour Centre 291-5000

===  Friday-Saturday, 9 am-5:30 pm, April 26-27 at SFU Harbourside

This course will explore the significance of public space and especially its growing role within densifying urban areas. Using a hands-on approach, participants will apply site analysis techniques to "live sites" in Vancouver. The course will also examine spaces designed for night-time and seasonal use, as well as public art. Key principles in the design of public places will be explored through case studies of several notable public places built or underway in various British Columbia communities. These case studies will provide insights into the process of designing public spaces, from concept to implementation.  Fee $455 (includes GST) / CITY 789

=== 5:30pm Tuesday Apr 9 - HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE - AGENDA

...

7.      Reports/Referrals:

i)      WV OCP Draft Policy Papers for discussion and comments.

8.      Information Items. / 9. Other Items.

10.     Next Meeting. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be May 14, 2002.

===  5-7pm Wed Apr 10 - PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE - Notice of Special Meeting

                at Municipal Hall, Coffee Room (lower main floor)

...

4.      OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN REVIEW – Please bring your April 06 workbook outlining the Possible Policies for an Official Community Plan. PAC is being asked to provide comments which will be forwarded to the OCP Select Committee.

5.      Next regular meeting – Wednesday, April 24, 2002.

===  3:30pm Thursday Apr 11 - YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE - AGENDA

                        in Board Room, Ambleside Youth Centre

...

6.      REPORT/REFERRALS

Sub-Committee letter & CSAC; Transit review; OCP representative

7.      INFORMATION ITEMS.

LARCO progress/meeting schedule; WAVE next edition; Civic Youth Strategy update

8.      OTHER ITEMS. -Youth Week

NEXT MEETING: April 25, 2002 @ 3:30 p.m. @ AYC

For further information, please contact Junko Sakamoto at: 604-925-7222

=== DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE – AGENDA – SPECIAL MEETING - 4:30 Thurs Apr 11

...

3.      Agenda Item #3 OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN REVIEW – Please bring your April 06, 2002 workbook outlining the Possible Policies for an Official Community Plan. DAC is being asked to provide comments which will be forwarded to the OCP Select Committee.

4.      Agenda Item #7 NEXT MEETING – APRIL 25, 2002.

For further information or inquiries please contact Mandy Emery, Secretary to the Design Advisory Committee or telephone 604-925-7242.

===  4pm Tues Apr 16 - COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY CMTE AGENDA – SPECIAL MEETING

...

4.      OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN REVIEW – Please bring your April 06 workbook outlining the Possible Policies for an Official Community Plan. CSAC is being asked to provide comments that will be forwarded to the OCP Select Committee.

5.      NEXT SPECIAL MEETING – MAY 1, 2002 (Joint PEAC/CSAC re 2010 Bid).

6.      NEXT REGULAR MEETING – MAY 21, 2002.

Please contact Bonnie Allen, Secretary to Community Services Advisory Committee should you have any questions regarding the Agenda.

* Full Council present for the first time in weeks!

The owner wd like to have a boathouse under the house, variance needed for setback.  There needs to be a variation in the number of storeys and approval for the rock blasting/removal.  The model was impressive.

Cclr Wms said the soil removal bylaw be varied to allow the extra (at present 600 cu m permitted but this will involve over 1100 cu m).

Cclr Sop asked how long the blasting wd take.

The son of the owner said the length of time for the blasting wd be 20 days but according to the company that will do it, because of the large site there cd be two teams, so it cd be reduced to 15 days.

The "existing" house had already been removed by the previous owner.

The Mayor was about to call the question when other councillors called for the question but Cclr Haycock interrupted (yay, Ken!) to remind the Mayor to ask for public input, wch he did.

But there was none.  Anyway the recognition asking for public input by Cclr Haycock is very much appreciated.

PASSED.

===   DVP Application for 1470 Haywood - date set for Apr 22

for varying floor area ratio, small addition

Cclr Ferguson said this was an older house but they wanted to add a wing to an existing dormer so they can expand the living area upstairs.  She said it was in keeping with the character of the neighbourhood.

Cclr D: This is the third house to come to Ccl to vary the FAR [ie increase].  The last two passed and if we do this, Ccl shd consider changing the FAR across the whole Municipality, to fit in with this new Ccl policy to give it to everyone who applies.

Mayor: it's the age-old argument; position of basement on lot so shows up greater, rules have changed over the years.

SJN: there is an FAR but also a policy to encourage people to keep existing buildings to keep attractiveness; if increased, Ccl wdn't get to decide whether worthwhile; now Ccl decides on an individual basis otherwise staff wd pass it.

Cclr D: Every time you give an increase to the FAR you're giving a benefit to people who bought a house that was clearly the wrong size for themselves; maybe they shd have bought a bigger house instead of adapting and readapting houses  to the point where they are greater than the FAR that's allowed.  I'm sure there are many homeowners who wd like a greater density {he said density but I wonder if he really meant greater FAR} and clearly if they apply to this Ccl they can get it.

Cclr F: interesting point of view, but we're here to set a date, get public input and be objective

Cclr C: if we get a flurry of applications over the next few months, we'd get indication whether that appetite is really out there or not.

Cclr Wms: Well, two in the last month.  Little increases.  But this is from 2500 sq ft to 3251, an increase of 700sf.  It's a big increase.

Mayor: They already have 3200.

Cclr Wms: But we're expanding the bylaw, wd like Mr Nicholls to come back with this wrt action we shd take.  Question.

Cclr S:  I have an older home in the area and one day I'm going to come to ask for a ten-foot addition to my kitchen --

Cclr C?: Good luck!

Cclr Wms: We're going to refuse you --

Cclr S: from listening to some of you, I'm going to have to keep my fingers crossed.  I assure you many take great pride in their older homes and if on its own merits, specific block and it fits, then we shd look at these a little more favourably than in the past instead of a strictness that says absolutely no.

When we're embarking on infill and other things with the OCP, seems to me

this desire to have a housing mix that is compatible to a lot of older people is to retain your older home rather than saying, go buy a house for a million and a half.  I think that's wrong.  I think we have to have some understandings.

Cclr D: spark a debate --

Cclr Wms: I'd just like to know the last time we ever turned one down.

Cclr D: Yes.

BUT

motion to go to public hearing PASSED UNANIMOUSLY!

Cclr H: Cclr Durman will be pleased the recommendation is not to allow exemption!  Owner has continued to practise; police have visited many times; ticketed (issued an MTI), will go to court in April

musician still rehearses once a week on Tuesdays in his home; he's made efforts to reduce noise by covering glass patio doors with heavy blankets and putting in  insulation to muffle the sound

staff have been out but even with this exceeds decibel level allowed by bylaw

in the basement

The sound levels now measured by meter are close to or within the bylaw limits, but another section to the bylaw also 'prohibits any person from making or causing or permitting to be made any sound that disturbs the tranquillity, rest, enjoyment, comfort, or convenience of persons at any point of reception'

and indeed that is still continuing according to the neighbours.  The courts will determine if enough has been done to allow an exemption for his home.

I move no further action wrt exemption from bylaw

Cclr Wms: I recall when this was introduced and there was great concern about those words {bolded above}.

It means the person who is hearing it judges it, it's totally subjective.

The staff report also doesn't identify the instrument.  Is it bagpipes, drums, or cello?  what's this so much noise about?

who are the neighbours who have such sensitive hearing that they are disturbed by the sound of music?

Cclr H: the report suggests one neighbour in particular has called the Police on a number of occasions

resulted in the charge; as to the particular instrument or instruments being played, I suspect as to the instrument being played I suspect it wd be the personal subjective opinion as to whether it's enjoyable or not depending on the decibel

Cclr Wms: it's the matter of charge going to the courts that bothers me; pretty serious offence re something in their own home.

Mayor: is it bagpipes or drums?

Owner: Jazz Quartet: guitar, bass, drums, and piano

Tuesday nights 7 - 10; Police have been nine times

my main issue with this is the muddiness of the bylaw

Police understood had to achieve a certain decibel level as we did, so we tried to get it down

then on the ninth visit we were told that doesn't matter at all, just that it disturbs
meant anything we did, was to no avail

now we have to go to court and see what the judge has to say

I've been rehearsing in WV for seven years; moved into this neighbourhood last year
It all started over an argument over trees

once we felled some trees that were close to our house on our property, a neighbour got annoyed about this and we've been plagued ever since.

Cclr S: is this in court now and shd we be talking about it?

Owner: we're going to court April 12, to fight the ticket
nine police reports state not loud to them

none of the officers considered it an offensive or disturbing noise

Cclr Wms: guess because before courts recommendation is not to do anything

MMgr: I'd counsel Council not to say anything, might prejudice the courts; this item is just an exemption

two standards, audible and general section

judge will give us an interpretation

perhaps that section of the bylaw will be rendered useless

Cclr Wms: then we don't need an exemption

Cclr C: do you have the ticket, can you read the violation?

Owner: my wife has.
Wife: No.

Cclr H: If all right with my colleagues I move postpone for two weeks till after court case and a decision made at that time

Postpone it to 15th

Mayor: no discussion on a tabling motion

TABLED to 15th

Cclr H: I must say it wd have been useful to have a summary of the police reports.

Cclr D: attended AGM of MFA on my return from England Wednesday; mutual bond issue that sold out in ten minutes today for $190m.

Mayor: pretty good rate

Cclr D: It went out at 6.2% for a ten-year term

I attended the GVRD Bd Mtg wch increased the GVTA's borrowing limit from $1b to $1.6b.  Four people voted against including me b/c I didn't believe we'd received sufficient info wrt the sensitivity of the interest rates ie how they'd go up over the next few years, showing how they cd actually pay for this; and in fact no indication how the Coquitlam line, another $7-800m, wd be paid for or the line to Rmd, another $900m, wd be paid for

thought Coq wch I thought the whole livable region was built around wd get the B-line and Richmond line wdn't happen unless we got the Winter Olympics

so expansion of train system seemed to be theoretical, but the GVTA bd mbrs seem to have more info than the GVRD bd mbrs, totally lacking in info
then moved to ICBC

cmte had brought fwd a motion to support ICBC, not going private, not charging premiums on age, type of car, etc.  Debate as to whether to be discussed so just received.

Mayor: by point of clarification, my understanding livable region plan and expansion was negated with the millennium line so the whole livable region plan went out the window with the Clark's determination to build the millennium line.  Now Brentwood Mall to Coquitlam Mall

Cclr D: GVRD will now pay DCCs on their projects

a new process

started discussion in 1996 when built Annacis Island

Delta argued shd pay; argument since them

On Thursday, approved protocol, wd pay them, $3m

Mayor: going back to 1996?

Cclr D: not retroactive b/c decision started by Delta then and each time it came up, bd put off but went ahead and put off but [in the meantime] did pay other DCCs, $10 - 15,000, smaller amts.  Stopped when $3m to Delta, but now resolved.

Cclr H: wd be useful to have what GVRD builds that they'd have to pay DCCs

outside of sewage
Cclr D: problem in Delta, it was 15% of their industrial land, and they get no industrial  taxes
whereas Bby gets paid on an annual basis for the incinerator

Cclr F: OCP Review process: opportunities re proposed policies.  Sat Apr 6 two presentations by invitation; broadcast Sunday 7th 10 - noon, and Tuesday 23rd from 9 to 11pm

Tue Apr 16 and 18 similar presentations 7:30 to 9pm for members of the public, anyone who wants to come to Council chambers and encourage you to do so.

Early next week four-page edition of the Tidings coming to every home and biz in the cmnty with listing of dates, times people can participate

Send us email, see website, phone in ideas; there are tear-off sheets

give opinion and advice to select cmte [and planning staff]

there will be a variety of mtgs taking place, some by M and some by ratepayer groups

will be posted on the website

in a variety of places, depending where a ratepayer group wishes to meet

Apr 9 is an opportunity for all the ratepayer groups to have presentation

All adv bodies will be giving their [reports]

lots of opportunities for everyone

Mayor: you have a comment re DDCs?

MMgr: just going to mention, it wasn't just the issue of DCCs, it was also permit fees, and the other issue of taxation b/c depending on the bylaws and the organization, some assets of the GVRD are not subject to taxation, and others are

More examination has to be done before this matter is completely  finished.

This is a good start in recognizing the impact of regional facilities on [municipalities]

Cclr D: was a recommendation by the Regional Municipal cmte mgrs

They made the recommendation for the board to pass this protocol.

===  INFORMATION / CORRESPONDENCE (listed in last issue)

Cclr Wms: re letter from A Mallinson commending Public Works department, apparently artwork on storm sewer covers

Mayor: they are quite attractive; only in West Vancouver!

Cclr Wms: like to point out one thing; a lot of letters re Cypress Ski trails

my colleague, Cclr S, on whom I depend for this says we have to wait until snow disappears so we will have to watch that.

MMgr: suggest a change to 9.1; says refer to Ccl for further direction but it seems premature at this point for Ccl to make a commitment to a cmnty centre that's not going to be built for some years.

Cclr Clark moved that change.

Cclr S: when will the Dir of Parks be coming forth with a report on pesticides?

Dir/Parks[KP]: there will be a report on Apr 8th by our environmental coordinator and a number of residents will want to speak at that mtg

Cclr D: re presentation by Tourism Task Force; note letter from Grouse Mtn and Suspension Bridge isn't part of that

shd be received by Ccl because it seems to be going against this Tourism plan

these orgs clearly are spending money attracting customers to North Shore

clearly see it as another bureaucratic boondoggle

Mayor:  I did notice that but see dates, Nov 21st and Task Force is January so assumed got it resolved

MMgr: I suggest subject for steering cmte, subject of debate

Cclr F: In fact, those two companies are sitting on the steering cmte so --

Cclr D: They said weighted in favour of the hoteliers; surprised Cypress Mtn not included.

Jack Howard: I'll ask my question after I make some comments please.

I didn't want to speak when the gentleman was  here

when you think back about the number of complaints

wd hate to see any type of exemption to overcome present bylaws, especially not to have continuous music

find it difficult to even consider an exemption when I can be sitting in my home watching TV and have to turn volume up b/c of noise coming from a neighbour

wd Ccl consider asking some of the homeowners how they feel

As to the gentleman who did appear, apparently he is a professional

but I don't think it's fair to have to listen to a noise from someone else

under the current noise bylaws there are times, up to 11pm?

I don't want to listen to someone else's music until 11

MMgr: not blanket, just this one particular case

JH: If you grant an exemption to one, why not to many?

I mean, once you set a precedent--

Mayor: don't recall something like this before us for a long long time; sounds like extenuating circumstances in this case round the cutting of trees-- have to take it in context

MMgr: general speaking, no exemptions are granted with the exception of movies.

Mayor: about only ones we ever have...did have some problem with band music at Gleneagles Golf course but not a problem any more

Cclr F: on the other hand, if the court shd find our bylaw or parts of our bylaw  are irrelevant
we wd consider public input --

Several: we'd have to.

Carolanne Reynolds, President of North Shore Heritage Cmte and ADRA:

Happy Easter.

Mayor: Happy Easter, to you.

CR first of all thanked staff and Cclr F for cooperating, arranging the meeting on Thursday Apr 9 regarding the transition areas and asked about the map available identifying [in particular] Ambleside and Dundarave.  They said that the map is in the mailout.  Appreciated.

CR: We were all saddened by the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother.  I was just speaking to a member of her staff early this morning b/c

procrastinator that I am, I only finally got, um, it took a lot of [time, problems] to get the album, with the photographs, that with the ones that you signed for her hundredth birthday.  I finally managed to get it couriered, and I'd like to read the letter to you, please.

This letter is [dated] March 6th.

CLARENCE HOUSE
SW1A  1BA

6th March 2002

Dear Mrs. Reynolds

Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother has asked me to write at once to thank you for your letter and for the album which you enclosed.

The Queen Mother was very touched that you should have marked her 100th birthday with a special party and Her Majesty is most grateful to all those who signed their names in the book and sent birthday greetings.

Queen Elizabeth was interested to see the photographs taken in West Vancouver; Her Majesty has so many happy memories of her visit there with The King in 1939.

In sending you The Queen Mother's sincere appreciation I am also to convey to you and all your friends Her Majesty's best wishes for peace and happiness in the year ahead.

Yours sincerely [handwritten]

Alastair Aird [signature]

Private Secretary to
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother

Mrs. Carolanne Reynolds
President

North Shore Heritage Committee

Mayor: rather timely

CR: It was, it was.  And when I spoke to them I said I wd bring this to Ccl tonight and it was suggested and I hope that you wd write a letter of condolences to Queen Elizabeth the Second and I can give you the address at Buckingham Palace to write to them.

Mayor: thank you very much

CR:  The other thing is we have, I have, a framed print of the Queen Mother [done for her 95th birthday] that is of a painting that hangs in Clarence House so if you wd like to borrow it to put in the chambers; if you're going to say something, whatever, I'd be pleased to lend that to you.

Mayor: Yes.  I'm not quite sure of what the protocol is when she's lying in state.  Do you actually have a moment of silence? or a moment of silence after they're buried?

CR: I didn't ask that, she was so busy.

Mayor: I'm not sure what the protocol is but I'm sure we'll find out

Cclr H: I think she wd have wanted you to have a gin and tonic for her.

CR: Absolutely.  Or a Dubonnet.  She loved Dubonnet too.

Mayor: Well. I'm with her.  Well, not literally. Not literally.  Not yet.

CR: I'll talk to you later, so if you want it, that's fine.  Thank you very much.

THANKS.

As meeting adjourned Cclr Wms says they'd set a new record.

Yup. It was a short meeting.

===  House for Sale

As we predicted, the house purpose-built for a B&B at 2538 Kings sported a For Sale sign in late March.

The meeting was mainly a update by Elspeth Bradbury on the Landscape/Tree Book.  It was exciting to see the progress and some sample pages of the book, a project  by the Heritage Advisory Cmte underway for over a year.

===  Why no detailed options presented re Ferndale Lift Station?

COMMENTS FROM A MEMBER REGARDING FERNDALE LIFT STATION (letter dated Apr 3)

It was disappointing to hear the presentation to Council regarding a replacement for the Ferndale lift station that has been in operation for thirty years.  It was surprising to hear the negative comments regarding below-ground stations. The impression one gained would be that they are never constructed because of the great hazards associated with them. However, this does not reflect West Vancouver or the City of Vancouver practice over many years.  West Vancouver extended the sewer collection system to the western part of the community relatively recently.  It constructed many below-ground lift stations to pump the sewage effluent from low points up to the main lines.  There have never been any problems reported with these and they appear to be completely standard construction for the situations involved.

One sees almost every day crews working in below-ground manholes for various services in the City of Vancouver.  No one seems to have suggested putting a large kiosk in the middle of Georgia Street because a below-ground facility is unsafe.

It is further strange that those responsible for the report would not have presented alternatives to Council to make a decision.  Surely it is the responsibility of Council to decide whether they are prepared to make a small additional investment to protect the character and amenities of West Vancouver, not for an outside contractor to decide.  However, in response to a question by Council, the engineer gave what appeared to be a speculative figure regarding the additional cost for a below-ground facility.  Recognizing that it apparently had not been researched and included in the report, the answer was probably speculative on the high side. I enquired of a professional engineer and asked if their code of ethics or rules of practice did not impose a responsibility to respect the environment and amenities.  Apparently, there are copious volumes dealing with the excellence of engineering, the environment, and the code of ethics which states that the engineer must hold paramount the welfare of the public and the protection of the environment.  One wonders whether this report respected the present day expectations and responsibilities of an engineer.

F       INFObits               

There were four lighthouses to mark the entrance to Burrard Inlet:

Pt Atkinson, Prospect Point, Brockton Point, and one at the mouth of the Capilano River.

-  An eye for an eye leaves everyone blind.

-  God has no religion.

H       APR 8th AGENDA (Abbreviated) - Supplemental not included

1.      CALL TO ORDER

Public Statement by Mayor Wood acknowledging the 90th Anniversary of the first meeting of Council.

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2.2     COUNCIL MTG MINUTES APR 02 (to be circulated in Supplemental Package)

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4.      READING OF BYLAWS

4.1     Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4281, 2002 (to amend Map 17 of the Zoning

Bylaw to rezone lands from R.S.4 to P.U.1) (Ferndale Sewage Lift Station)

Introduction

The Public Hearing regarding this Bylaw was held on March 25, 2002. The Public Hearing was then closed on the same date. If Council wishes to proceed, the following action is required:

RECOMMENDATION: THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4281, 2002 (Ferndale Sewage Lift Station) be taken as read a second time.

Any amendments to this Bylaw should take place at this time and prior to the question being called on second reading.

[Then third reading]

5.      PERMITS, LICENCES AND SHOW CAUSE HEARINGS

5.1     Minor Development Permit Application No. 01-001 (150-24th St)

RECOMMENDATION: receipt, public mtg waived and no further notification, approval of removal of interior weather walls and doors separating living area from enclosed balconies, be approved.

5.2     Development Permit Application No. 02-001 (1420 / 1480 Duchess Avenue)

RECOMMENDATION: receipt, public mtg waived and no further notification, approval of removal of interior weather walls and doors separating living area from enclosed balconies, be approved.

6.      REPORTS FROM MUNICIPAL MANAGER AND DEPARTMENT HEADS

6.1     Cosmetic Use of Pesticides – Staff Report and PowerPoint Presentation by

Steve Jenkins, Parks & Community Services.

CALL FOR PUBLIC INPUT:

Lyn Noble, April 1, 2002 re Request to speak to Council re Consideration of a bylaw to ban the cosmetic use of pesticides in West Vancouver.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Council endorse a staged approach to pesticide reduction through Integrated Pest Management and experimental projects.

Staff be authorized to develop a registration program for pesticide applicators in conjunction with the business licence process to be implemented in 2003.

6.2     Local Court of Revision (Local Improvement), Project 1400Block Jefferson

RECOMMENDATION: receipt; Council set April 29 at 4:30 pm in the Main Floor Conference Room for the sitting of a Local Court of Revision to consider the Frontage Tax Assessment Roll for lane paving at 1420 to 1488 Jefferson Ave., 1172 - 15th Street, 1405 to 1497 Inglewood Ave., and 1165 - 14th Street.

6.3     Council Procedure Bylaw No. 4116, 1998 Amendment Bylaw No. 4288, 2002.

...That Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 4288, 2002 be advanced to Council for reading consideration.

6.4     Council Remuneration

RECOMMENDATION: receipt; Council approval the approach and Terms of Reference for Council Remuneration Review recommended in the report dated March 7; C. Connaghan be appointed as the Chairperson of the Council Remuneration Review Task Force and authorized to appoint two additional members; the Municipal Manager be authorized to provide administrative support to the Task Force.

6.5     Youth Awards (Report to be circulated in Supplemental.)

7.  REPORTS

8.  OTHER ITEMS

9.      INFORMATION ITEMS for receipt

9.1     Committee and Board Meeting Minutes:

a)      West Vancouver Memorial Library Board, February 20, 2002.

b)      North Shore Family Court and Youth Justice Committee, January 17, 2002.

c)      North Shore Family Court and Youth Justice Committee, February 21, 2002. 9.2    L. Bean, North Shore Emergency Management Office, March 15, 2002 re Notice of Name Change.

9.3     J. Sydor, North Shore Emergency Management Office, March 14, 2002 re 2000-2001 North Shore Emergency Social Services Status Report.

10.     CORRESPONDENCE and recommendations

10.1    J. Sikes, March 23, re Yard Trimmings – Elimination of Plastic Bags.

-- Referred to the Director of Engineering and Transportation for response.

10.2    R. McGinn, President & CEO, Workers Compensation Board of B.C., March 25 re Open Letter to the Mayors and Councils of BC: Day of Mourning, April 28.

-- Referred to Mayor Wood for response.

10.3    D. Langmuir, Principal, Westcot Elementary School, March 25 re "Cap Holly Show".

--  Referred to Mayor Wood for response.

10.4    C. Barr, CLR Communications Ltd, March 26 re District Policy web links.

-- Referred to the Director of Administrative Services for response.

10.5    N. Madatali, March 27, 2002 re article in the North Shore News on the

plight of Jean Greenwood and others residing on Argyle Avenue – Ambleside.

-- Referred to the Director of Planning, Lands and Permits for response.

10.6    Councillor Marvin Hunt, Chair, Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, GVRD, March 25, 2002 re Draft Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve Management Plan. (Booklet available for review at the Clerk's Department.

-- Referred to the Director of Planning, Lands and Permits for response.

11.     PUBLIC QUESTIONS   //  12.      ADJOURNMENT