UPDATE to JUNE 30, 2021 (8:30 A.M.)

COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE UPDATE TO JUNE 30, 2021 (8:30 a.m.)

Referred for Action (1) June 23, 2021, regarding “Extended outdoor patios” (Referred for consideration and response) (2) June 24, 2021, regarding “Re: Weather forecast and a question” (Referred for consideration and response) (3) June 25, 2021, regarding “West Vancouver Care Center” (Referred for consideration and response) (4) 2 submissions, June 28, 2021, regarding West Vancouver Police Department Non-Emergency Line (Referred for consideration and response) (5) June 29, 2021, regarding “Missing Plaque” (Referred for consideration and response) Referred for Action from Other Governments and Government Agencies No items. Received for Information (6) Committee and Board Meeting Minutes – Awards Committee meeting April 7, 2021; and Board of Variance hearing May 26, 2021 (7) Kay Meek Arts Centre, June 23, 2021, regarding “Invitation to Faris Family Courtyard Opening Reception: July 2 at 2 pm” (8) 4 submissions, June 23 and 29, 2021, regarding Non-Medical Cannabis Retail (9) 13 submissions, June 23-29, 2021, regarding Proposed Subdivision of 5826 Eagle Island (10) June 23, 2021, regarding “Re: Collingwood's illegal garbage shack” (11) AccessBC, June 24, 2021, regarding “Correspondence and Request from the AccessBC Campaign” (12) June 25, 2021, regarding “Highway Noise - Eagle Harbour” (13) Grosvenor Ambleside Strata Council, June 25, 2021, regarding “Temporary Patios at Grosvenor Ambleside” (14) June 26, 2021, regarding “14th and Marine area” (Skateboarding and Vandalism Complaint) (15) B. Robertson, June 26, 2021, regarding “Out of respect, no bands unless Indigenous on July 1st, 2021!” (16) June 28, 2021, regarding “2204 Bellevue” (17) West Coast Modern League, June 28, 2021, regarding “West Vancouver Community Heritage Award” (18) June 29, 2021, regarding “Landscape machinery and tools” (19) June 29, 2021, regarding “Death in Cypress Falls Park”

4267001v2 (20) June 29, 2021, regarding “Phase 3 commences July 1st, 2021 per Dr Bonnie Henry Chief Prov Health Officer” (21) June 29, 2021, regarding “smoking in West Vancouver parks” Received for Information from Other Governments and Government Agencies (22) P. Weiler, M.P. (West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country) (5 submissions), June 23 and 25, 2021, regarding Federal Programs and Initiatives Responses to Correspondence (23) Director of Community Relations & Communications, June 28, 2021, response to C. Reynolds regarding “Ccl Mtg Policy re Public Questions & Comments” (24) Senior Manager of Current Planning & Urban Design, June 29, 2021, response regarding “West Vancouver Care Center”

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s. 22(1) From: Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 4:30 PM To: MayorandCouncil s. 22(1) Cc: Subject: Extended outdoor patios

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Dear Mayor and Council members,

I wish to state my concerns about the city’s current policy of allowing restaurants to expand outdoor eating areas into public spaces without prior consultation with all affected parties. I am particularly opposed to the possibility of the temporary permits that were issued to Ancora and Earls on Bellevue Avenue becoming permanent or seasonal fixtures in this extremely busy section of Ambleside.

It is troubling that council made their initial decisions without consulting residents in this neighborhood. My experience s.22(1) is as follows. The extended temporary patios at Earls have exacerbated problems with safety and excessive noise that residents in this neighborhood have been enduring for several years.

With regards to safety. Earls uses the public sidewalk in front of their restaurant as an area for guests and food pick up services to congregate. A kiosk is also set up that further contributes to a bottleneck which often makes it difficult for pedestrians to walk along this section of Bellevue Avenue. This is clearly a bylaw infringement that has been reported to the city on many occasions. No observable concrete action has occurred to date.

The only option for pedestrians who wish to avoid dealing with the blocked sidewalk in front of Earls is to walk on the street but this is not a safe alternative. Now that one of the “temporary patios” takes up all of the eight parking stalls in front of Earls, it is risky to step directly into the road particularly when cars are illegally stopping in the travel portion of the street either to drop off passengers heading for the restaurant or delivery service drivers doing the same thing while picking up their orders, thus blocking the view of oncoming traffic to pedestrians. The obstructed view is also a problem for cars exiting the underground parking lot. I have experienced this dangerous situation on numerous occasions.

The temporary patio is also in violation, I believe, of a bylaw which does not permit structures within 5 meters of an intersection. There is obviously a good reason for this bylaw. The intersection at 14th and Bellevue is a major access point to Ambleside Park. It is frequently used by families with young children who may not be aware of the high traffic volume and visual obstacles that exist here. Do we have to wait for a traffic accident resulting in injury to occur before the city takes this situation seriously?

Also, the temporary patios at Earls and Ancora have a number of propane heaters that are a major safety hazard according to a member of the Fire Department who was doing an appraisal of the situation a few weeks ago. Did Council not consult with the FD as part of their due diligence prior to issuing these permits?

I hope the concerns expressed in this letter will be given your careful consideration.

Sincerely s. 22(1)

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s. 22(1) From: Sent: Friday, June 25, 2021 5:51 PM To: MayorandCouncil Subject: West Vancouver Care Center

Dear Mayor Could you find who are new of the 27th+Ottawa buildings? s. 22(1)

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s. 22(1) From: Sent: Monday, June 28, 2021 9:13 PM To: MayorandCouncil Subject: COMPLAINT - WVPD non-emergency line...

June 28, 2021

RE: WVPD non-emergency line's inefficiency...

Last year, there was an issue raised with the ineffectiveness of the WVPD's non-emergency phone line.

All calls from the public are funnelled to a call centre that handles police non-emergency calls for, I think, Greater Vancouver, or possibly BC.

Thus, West Vancouver residents' calls put in a queue with phone calls from all over Greater Vancouver or BC, while West Vancouver police remain idle with nothing getting through to them.

The problem is the VOLUME OF CALLS IN QUEUE - NOT that police aren't available.

I know. While trying to get through to the line, I drove by the WVPD and witnessed officers sitting in cars doing... nothing.

Why can't West Vancouver have its own dedicated non-emergency police line?

Yours truly,

s. 22(1)

West Vancouver, BC, s. 22(1) s. 22(1) (4)(b)

s. 22(1) From: Sent: Monday, June 28, 2021 9:24 PM To: MayorandCouncil Subject: Re: COMPLAINT - WVPD non-emergency line...

Just now I was on hold on the WVPD non-emergency line for over 25 minutes. I GAVE UP.

Is this how the West Vancouver Police Department is meant to serve the taxpaying citizens of West Vancouver? If so, it's virtually NO service at all.

s. 22(1)

West Vancouver, BC, s. 22(1) s. 22(1)

On Mon, 28 Jun 2021 at 21:12, s. 22(1) wrote: June 28, 2021

RE: WVPD non-emergency line's inefficiency...

Last year, there was an issue raised with the ineffectiveness of the WVPD's non-emergency phone line.

All calls from the public are funnelled to a call centre that handles police non-emergency calls for, I think, Greater Vancouver, or possibly BC.

Thus, West Vancouver residents' calls put in a queue with phone calls from all over Greater Vancouver or BC, while West Vancouver police remain idle with nothing getting through to them.

The problem is the VOLUME OF CALLS IN QUEUE - NOT that police aren't available.

I know. While trying to get through to the line, I drove by the WVPD and witnessed officers sitting in cars doing... nothing.

Why can't West Vancouver have its own dedicated non-emergency police line?

Yours truly,

s. 22(1)

West Vancouver, BC, s. 22(1) s. 22(1) (5) (6)(a)

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From: Lenore Swenerton Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 9:51 AM To: MayorandCouncil Subject: Invitation to Faris Family Courtyard Opening Reception: July 2 at 2 pm

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Please join us for the official opening of the Faris Family Courtyard:

Friday, July 2, 2021 at 2:00 pm

Location: Kay Meek Arts Centre, 1700 Mathers Avenue, West Vancouver, BC

Please join us for the official opening of the Faris Family Courtyard in honour of the late Yulanda Faris on what would have been her birthday.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions we are limiting our guest list to 40 people.

Please RSVP by Monday, June 28, 2021 to Lenore Swenerton at [email protected] Light refreshments will be served.

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www.avenuecannabis.ca (8)(b) (8)(c) (8)(d) (9)(a) the future? Eagle Island has a current development status and I strongly support that status quo as do the majority of Eagle Island residents. I humbly request that you allow those residents to keep their tranquility. There are few spots of tranquility in the Vancouver area but many place s. 22(1) and s. 22(1) could move to and later sub‐ divide if that is their desire. 5. It is s. 22(1) and s. 22(1) who are requesting the change. Obviously I do not know if they purchased this property with the idea of sub‐dividing it at some future date. If that was the case then it was property speculation with no assured outcome. However I do think it is reasonable to presume that the current residents of Eagle Island moved there with the anticipation that the delightful character of their new homes would be preserved. My view is that this heritage should be preserved. 6. Should this application be approved it will lead to another expensive West Vancouver residence and will in no way help with providing affordable housing. For the above reasons I respectfully request that Mayor and Council vote against this application.

Yours sincerely

s. 22(1) , West Vancouver, B.C., s. 22(1) By carbon copy I thank Mr. Jim Bailey, Director of Planning and Ms. Michelle McGuire, Senior Manager of Current Planning Department for considering this matter. (9)(b) (9)(c) (9)(d)

s. 22(1) From: Sent: Saturday, June 26, 2021 1:09 PM To: MayorandCouncil Subject: 5826 Eagle Island proposed subdivision

Dear Mayor and Council,

I live on Eagle Island and fully support the proposed subdivision. Never once have I had trouble docking my barge and even with ongoing construction on Eagle Island. I have always found parking along with all the contractors. Please approve this subdivision

s. 22(1) West Vancouver (9)(e) (9)(f) June 25th, 2021

Mayor, Council and Members of the Planning Staff

We are responding to yet another (third attempt) of the owners of 5826 to re-zone their lot. We are once again, respectfully opposed to this application. In fact, we are frankly weary of this recurring demand from s. 22(1) and s. 22(1) ..

We have resided on Eagle Island for s.22(1) years, and all Eagle Islanders understand that there are restrictions and complications with living on this island.

The infrastructure simply cannot support another dwelling on our island. We are currently maxed out regarding barge space, parking, etc. These issues have been all well documented in response to their first two applications, and now the parking situation, garbage disposal, dock space has only worsened. Other islanders have provided detailed information about this issue already.

The OCP provides a clear mandate that states, ”Subdivision of Eagle Island lots is not permitted”. I understand that the residents of 5826 Eagle Island are permitted due process regarding re-zoning, however, island residents are frustrated that we need to revisit this process once again. We have made our arguments in the past. I am sure that DWV will feel the same way, having spent inordinate amounts of time on this application process.

We would also like to address the emotional toll of the community of Eagle Island, as we brace for yet another battle to protect our island once again, which sadly impacts negatively on the community we have all created

We are hopeful that this application stops here and now, for the benefit of everybody’s time and energy.

We appreciate your time.

Respectfully,

s. 22(1) (9)(g) (9)(h)

s. 22(1) From: Sent: Monday, June 28, 2021 9:55 AM To: MayorandCouncil Subject: 5826 eagle island

Dear mayor and council

I have no objection to the subdivision proposal at 5826 Eagle Island

s. 22(1) (9)(i) (9)(j)

s. 22(1) From: Sent: Monday, June 28, 2021 6:08 PM To: MayorandCouncil Subject: Eagle harbour sub-division

To whom it may concern,

I read with great interest in the North Shore news June 16 a subdivision proposal on Eagle Island. I’ve always loved the island so I was very interested in the subdivision details.

I am a business owner in West Vancouver, but live in North Vancouver and find it difficult to find suitable accommodation for a single person.

The project looks lovely, please approve this subdivision on 5826 Eagle Island

Thank you

s. 22(1)

North Vancouver s. 22(1) (9)(k) (9)(l)

s. 22(1) From: Sent: Monday, June 28, 2021 9:47 PM To: MayorandCouncil Subject: Eagle Island Subdivision

To Whom it May Concern,

As a home owner s.22(1) I do not personally have issue with the subdivision of 5826. Provided there is adequate parking for barges & row boats including some potential extension of the docks, garbage collection continues to be sufficient and parking solutions are put in place.

I do not wish to make my name or address public as this is a contentious issue on Eagle Island.

Regards,

s. 22(1)

West Vancouver (9)(m)

s. 22(1) From: Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2021 1:29 PM To: MayorandCouncil; Jim Bailey; [email protected] Subject: Preliminary Development Proposal at 5826 Eagle Island

Hi there

I’m writing to you regarding the subdivision of 5826 Eagle Island.

s. 22(1) have been very diligent and considered all matters and how this subdivision would impact the island and its residents.

I've read about the concern about parking and barge space and would like to add my experience to the matter.

Having lived on Eagle Island s.22(1) parking has never been an issue as Eagle Island has no roads nore vehicles on it so deciding to live here its clear you have to park on the mainland and barge across. It doesn’t matter if you park close by or further away, the lsland is still only accessible by boat so I find the arguments of lack of parking spots comical.

Should extra parking spaces be needed there are plenty of open public spaces opposite the Eagle Harbour Yacht club that can be assigned spaces. And adding another household on the island will have zero impact on parking as today, right now, any resident currently living on Eagles Island can have as many vehicles they wish to own, you still have to park on land and boat across.

As to barge space on the dock. Firstly the city has taken away 3 barge spaces from the maindock with they use of their boat which is inconveniently moored sideways taking up way more space than it actually needs. Also the swim ladder was installed over 2 barge spaces when it could have been installed on the opposite end away from any barges.

More dock space could easily be established should the current space be utilized more effectively.

The property lot on 5826 is huge and the current house sits on the waters edges with all this wasted space at the entrance taken up by a disused tennis court. I feel this area could be way better suited to development so another amazing individual or family could enjoy the land and add to the community of Eagle Island.

I support the subdivision proposal and look forward to how s. 22(1) will enhance the island experience and grow the community.

Kind regards s. 22(1) (10) ..."This is the first that I have heard of this being in non-compliance with District permits, and will be looking into this matter with school staff immediately.

I agree that keeping everyone in the neighbourhood safe, and ensuring that wildlife do not become habituated around our area is very important. We remain committed to being positive contributors to our neighbourhood".

Sadly, she did nothing to address those issues that by her own admission she was fully aware of.

Regarding exactly the same matters I have emails from the District starting in January of 2019. Regrettably, in two and a half years the District's so called Bylaw Enforcement accomplished nothing to enforce the law of the land. I mean absolutely nothing! What a total waste of taxpayers money that all West Vancouverites should know about.

s. 22(1)

On Tue, Jun 22, 2021 at 4:40 PM Kevin Spooner wrote:

Dear s. 22(1) ,

I wanted to update you on the situation at Collingwood in regards to the garbage enclosure. On June 18th our Permits Department placed a Stop Work Order on the enclosure. This enclosure does not have a building permit and the location does not meet the required setback of 30 ft from the front property line. As with any unauthorized structure that we find in contravention with our Bylaws we give the owners a time frame of approximately 14 days to respond. They will need to apply for a building permit to relocate the structure or simply remove it. It appears that if they move this enclosure approximately 10 ft then it will comply with our regulations. We will require a survey to confirm this. I am waiting for correspondence and possibly drawings from Collingwood as to their intentions.

Kevin

Kevin J Spooner

Senior Manager, Permits, Inspections and Land Development | District of West Vancouver

d: 604-925-7247 | t: 604-925-7040 | westvancouver.ca

Municipal Hall is closed to the public due to COVID, but we continue to provide service by email, phone and onsite inspections.

s. 22(1)

On Mon, Jun 21, 2021 at 7:16 PM s. 22(1) wrote:

Mrs. LeBlanc,

Further the previous notification regarding the garbage truck,

please be informed that despite the District notice posted on the gate, Collingwood continues using garbage bins inside this illegal enclosure.

Today I spoke to their cleaning lady. She told me that nobody told her that she should not use these bins.

s. 22(1) (11) contraceptive care providers identify cost as the single most important barrier that Canadian face when trying to access contraception.

An intrauterine device (IUD) can cost between $75 and $335, oral contraceptive pills can cost $20 per month, and hormone injections can cost as much as $180 per year. Such costs represent a significant barrier, particularly to people with low incomes, youth, and people from marginalized communities.

While there are a small number of provincial programs in place that support access to contraception, these programs are largely income-dependent. Cumbersome application processes and paperwork discourage the use of these programs and represent additional barriers for people who are often already vulnerable, time-poor, or unable to navigate complex bureaucracies without assistance.

The current COVID-19 pandemic has magnified the existing barriers to accessing contraception in our healthcare system. The impact of cost, however, cannot be overstated. The pandemic has caused sweeping layoffs or cuts to hours, especially in “pink-collar” industries that employ more women. As a result, personal budgets are being squeezed tighter than before. This, coupled with the existing patchwork of coverage in our healthcare system, means that patients will continue to fall through the cracks.

From a budget standpoint, programs that offer free prescription contraception have consistently proven to be revenue positive. This is because the cost of providing free prescription contraception is considerably lower than the costs associated with unintended pregnancy. Options for Sexual Health estimated that every $1 spent on contraceptive support can save as much as $90 in public expenditure on social supports. Their 2010 study estimated that the BC government would save up to $95 million annually if it implemented a program of universal access to prescription contraception - approximately twice what the program would cost to implement.

Lastly, and perhaps most obviously, access to prescription contraception is a gender equality issue. Reproductive options targeted towards men are easily accessible, low-cost, and often free. External condoms are available at every pharmacy and distributed for free in many community centres, health clinics, and schools. Vasectomy costs are covered by BC’s provincial health plan. Contraception for people with uteruses is much more expensive and complicated, too often putting it out of reach.

Offering no-cost prescription contraception to all British Columbians is:

 Good social policy: Removing all barriers to accessing contraception is a powerful affirmation of gender equality, and specifically of the right of all people to determine for themselves when and whether to become pregnant and bear children.

 Good health policy: Universal access to prescription contraception will improve health outcomes for parents and infants by reducing the risks associated with unintended pregnancy, particularly among adolescents, and will maximize the health benefits and outcomes of preparing for planned pregnancy.

 Good economic policy: The investment required to provide universal access to prescription contraceptives will yield significant returns in reduced public expenditures.

Universal no-cost prescription contraception coverage is a policy that has been endorsed by the Canadian Medical Association, the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, and the Canadian Pediatric Society. In 2020, the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services also recommended that the provincial government “provide free prescription contraception for all people in British Columbia” in its 2021 Budget Consultation Report.

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s. 22(1) From: Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2021 10:03 AM To: MayorandCouncil Subject: Death in Cypress Falls Park

Hi, I am writing in concern of the area in Cypress Falls Park where a dog was wading in the water and then swept over the falls and died. The owner of the dog says she contacted the mayor about the incident . She said that the mayor had told her that the area was going to be blocked off. I have been by that area on several occasions and there has been people and their dogs in it. I am concerned that the next fatality may be a person. I spoke with Ian Harris of west Vancouver Parks and he said that there are no plans to block off the area. He said that there are signs warning people. However there are no such signs directly in the area that the dog was wading right before the falls. And there should be more than just a sign there. It should be completely blocked off. The wading area is approximately 25 feet before the falls where the dog plunged to its death . There is a cement barrier and a chain‐link fence there but there is enough room for people and dogs to get through. Whenever I see people and dogs there I warn them of what happened. I said they had no idea will not enter the waiting area if they had known. That area should be completely blocked off on each sides of the running water. I was wondering if it’s going to have to take a fatality of a person in order to have that area made non accessible? If you have any questions on the area that I am talking about please let me know and I shall direct you. Although Ian Harris said that he knows of the area.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

s. 22(1)

W., Vancouver BC s. 22(1)

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From: Weiler, Patrick - M.P. Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 2:55 PM To: Weiler, Patrick - M.P. Subject: WVSCSSC Constituency Youth Council - Community Youth Survey Attachments: WVSCSSC Constituency Youth Council - Community Youth Survey Letter.pdf

Good afternoon,

Please find attached a letter from the West Vancouver‐Sunshine Coast‐Sea to Sky Country Constituency Youth Council inviting students and youth to participate in a Google form survey about youth priorities in our riding.

Please feel free to share this survey with your networks and anyone you think may be interested. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to myself or the Constituency Youth Council via our office.

Sincerely,

Kevin Hemmat Office of Patrick Weiler Director of Communications West Vancouver‐Sunshine Coast‐Sea to Sky Country Office: 604‐913‐2660 Cell: 604‐353‐2550 [email protected]

 Before printing this e-mail, think about the Environment HOUSE OF COMMONS CHAMBRE DES COMMUNES CANADA Patrick Weiler Member of Parliament West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country

Dear Friends and Neighbours, On behalf of MP Patrick Weiler, the West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country Constituency Youth Council is reaching out to invite those aged 15-21 to participate in a Google form survey about youth priorities in our riding. One of the core goals of the Constituency Youth Council (CYC) is to engage youth throughout the riding so they can champion policies and issues that are close to their hearts.

This year, our CYC has decided to write a ministerial letter to address the concerns of the next generation to a federal cabinet minister. To better inform the CYC about the sentiments and priorities of youth in the community, we have created a quick survey, with the hopes that you could pass it along to your contacts. We hope this survey will help us understand the top priorities for young people in communities in West Vancouver, the Sunshine Coast, and the Sea to Sky Corridor. We will then use this data to write our ministerial letter about a topic of priority and discuss proposed solutions our CYC would like to see implemented to address the issue(s) in question. To access the Community Youth Survey Google Form, please visit this page or use the following URL: https://forms.gle/Hgao3k3QUtd4EgKG9

We hope that you can share this survey with as many young people as possible, so please feel free to share it with anyone you think may be interested.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Constituency Youth Council Coordinator, Kevin Hemmat, at [email protected].

With Much Thanks,

West Vancouver–Sunshine Coast–Sea to Sky Country Constituency Youth Council

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From: Patrick Weiler Sent: Friday, June 25, 2021 12:43 PM To: MayorandCouncil Subject: Join MP Weiler for a Virtual Town Hall with Minister Bill Blair

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Dear Mayor and Council,

Join me for a conversation with the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness on Zoom or Facebook Live on Friday, July 9 at 12:00 pm PST.

We look forward to discussing issues related to the Minister's portfolio, including responsible and compassionate management of the border with the United States, action to address systemic inequities in the criminal justice system, First Nations policing, reducing the impact of climate-related disasters, implementing our firearms commitments, the opioid epidemic, and anti-money laundering.

Please feel free to share this event with your friends and networks, and submit any questions you would like to have answered to [email protected].

Event Details Topic: Town Hall with Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Time: Friday, July 9, 2021 12:00 PM Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/PatrickBWeiler/ Zoom link: You are also welcome to join via Zoom by clicking this link. Zoom Passcode: 610057 Webinar ID: 832 6600 9297 View this email in your browser

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From: Weiler, Patrick - M.P. Sent: Friday, June 25, 2021 3:08 PM To: Weiler, Patrick - M.P. Subject: Letter from MP Patrick Weiler - Canada Community Revitalization Fund Attachments: Letter from MP Patrick Weiler - Canada Community Revitalization Fund.pdf

Good afternoon,

Please find attached a letter from MP Weiler regarding the application launch for the new Canada Community Revitalization Fund.

Sincerely,

Kevin Hemmat Office of Patrick Weiler Director of Communications West Vancouver‐Sunshine Coast‐Sea to Sky Country Office: 604‐913‐2660 Cell: 604‐353‐2550 [email protected]

 Before printing this e-mail, think about the Environment HOUSE OF COMMONS CHAMBRE DES COMMUNES CANADA Patrick Weiler Member of Parliament West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country

June 25, 2021

Dear Friends & Neighbours, The Government of Canada recognizes that Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community infrastructure to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These are integral to our overall well-being as individuals, families and communities. Our economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces. The new Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) announced in Budget 2021 provides $500 million over two years to Canada’s regional development agencies (RDAs) to invest in shared and inclusive public spaces, helping to create the conditions and accessibility to stimulate local economies and bring Canadians back together once it is safe to do so. This week, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, announced that eligible applicants may now submit an application through our Regional Development Agencies (RDA). Applicants that have projects ready to proceed are strongly encouraged to submit their applications by July 23, 2021. Since the start of COVID-19, Canada’s RDAs have been on the ground providing relief and recovery funding to businesses and business support organizations to help them weather the effects of the pandemic through the $2 billion Regional Relief and Recovery Fund, preserving more than 143,700 jobs. As public health restrictions ease, the Canada Community Revitalization Fund will aim to further stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians by investing in shared spaces to make them safer, greener and more accessible.

For more information about the CCRF and to apply, please visit this webpage.

If you have any questions about the program, please do not hesitate to reach out to our office. We stand ready to assist you in your application in any way that we can.

Sincerely,

Patrick Weiler, MP West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country

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From: Weiler, Patrick - M.P. Sent: Friday, June 25, 2021 3:15 PM To: Weiler, Patrick - M.P. Subject: Letter from MP Patrick Weiler - Government of Canada introduces legislation to create the new Canada Disability Benefit Attachments: Letter from MP Patrick Weiler - Government of Canada introduces legislation to create the new Canada Disability Benefit.pdf

Good afternoon,

Please find attached a letter from MP Weiler regarding the introduction of legislation to create the new Canada Disability Benefit.

Sincerely,

Kevin Hemmat Office of Patrick Weiler Director of Communications West Vancouver‐Sunshine Coast‐Sea to Sky Country Office: 604‐913‐2660 Cell: 604‐353‐2550 [email protected]

 Before printing this e-mail, think about the Environment HOUSE OF COMMONS CHAMBRE DES COMMUNES CANADA Patrick Weiler Member of Parliament West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country

June 25, 2021

Dear Friends & Neighbours, As part of the Government of Canada’s plan to ensure an inclusive recovery that “leaves no one behind”, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, introduced new legislation this week that would establish the framework for a new Canada Disability Benefit. This ground-breaking legislation would enable the Government of Canada to take a proactive approach in the creation and delivery of the new benefit, to support working-age Canadians with disabilities. The Canada Disability Benefit would supplement, not replace, existing federal and provincial-territorial supports with a goal of lifting hundreds of thousands of persons with disabilities out of poverty. In the spirit of “Nothing Without Us”, the Government of Canada will build on the legislation introduced this week to engage with stakeholders and persons with disabilities to have their voices heard on the design of the benefit leading up to the development of regulations. This engagement has already started with the recent launch of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan, a public survey that asks Canadians how the Government of Canada can build a barrier-free country. Engagement activities will continue through the summer and fall. The legislation also recognizes the leading role that provinces and territories play in providing supports and services to Canadians with disabilities and the importance of engaging with them in developing income and other supports. Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Ministers responsible for Social Services and Disability intend to meet this summer for an initial discussion on the proposed new benefit. The Government of Canada committed in the 2020 Speech from the Throne to develop the first-ever Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP). This plan will include:

• a new Canada Disability Benefit; • a robust employment strategy for Canadians with disabilities; • and a better process to determine eligibility for federal disability programs and benefits. The new Canada Disability Benefit is the cornerstone of this plan.

Sincerely,

Patrick Weiler, MP West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country

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From: Weiler, Patrick - M.P. Sent: Friday, June 25, 2021 3:39 PM To: Weiler, Patrick - M.P. Subject: Letter from MP Patrick Weiler - Announcing the Natural Infrastructure Fund Attachments: Letter from MP Patrick Weiler - Natural Infrastructure Fund.pdf

Good afternoon,

Please find attached a letter from MP Weiler regarding the announcement of the new Natural Infrastructure Fund.

Sincerely,

Kevin Hemmat Office of Patrick Weiler Director of Communications West Vancouver‐Sunshine Coast‐Sea to Sky Country Office: 604‐913‐2660 Cell: 604‐353‐2550 [email protected]

 Before printing this e-mail, think about the Environment HOUSE OF COMMONS CHAMBRE DES COMMUNES CANADA Patrick Weiler Member of Parliament West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country

June 25, 2021

Dear Friends & Neighbours, Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities announced a new, $200 million Natural Infrastructure Fund. Under this new program, the first of its kind at the federal level, up to $120 million will be invested in large natural infrastructure projects. The new program will support projects that use natural or hybrid approaches to protect the natural environment, support healthy and resilient communities, contribute to economic growth, and improve access to nature for Canadians. Cities across Canada are showing great leadership when it comes to investing in natural areas and reducing reliance on built infrastructure. As a part of the Fund's Large Project Stream, select major cities with innovative natural infrastructure strategies will be invited to apply for funding to up to $20 million. In the coming weeks, further details will be announced about the Large Projects Stream. Upon receipt and approval of application, projects will be eligible to receive up to $20 million. An additional stream will be created under which recipients may submit smaller projects for review through an open and merit-based process. A minimum of ten per cent of the overall program envelope will be allocated to Indigenous recipients. Natural infrastructure, particularly in urban areas, creates a connection to nature that contributes to wellness and mental health, and increased access to green spaces promote recreation and social connection. It is a key part of Canada's economic recovery from the pandemic and commitment to one million jobs, and will help make our communities more resilient to climate change while enhancing access to nature and healthy living. The Government of Canada is committed to getting funding to communities when they need it the most in a way that achieves triple benefits: grow our economy and create jobs; tackle climate change; and build a more resilient and inclusive country for all Canadians. Further details on the application process will be announced in the coming weeks, and we will be sure to relay that information to you as soon as it becomes available. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to reach out to our office with any questions.

Sincerely,

Patrick Weiler, MP West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country

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From: Donna Powers Sent: Monday, June 28, 2021 1:41 PM To: [email protected] Cc: MayorandCouncil Subject: Regarding "Ccl Mtg Policy re Public Questions & Comments"

Dear Carolanne,

Thank you for your questions regarding the Public Questions and Comments section at the end of Council meeting agendas.

There is no policy that defines how the public questions and comments section of a Council meeting or Committee meeting should be administered. It is at the discretion of the meeting chair. Guest may address Council/the Committee on an item on the agenda, or any item within the purview of Council/the Committee. Guests may also pose questions, but where those questions cannot be immediately answered, the chair may choose to refer the question to staff for response. The chair may also request that such questions be sent via email if they are to be answered in writing.

The PQ&A section of the agenda is intended to allow members of the public to address Council on any topic of their choosing. Most often, members of the public with questions send them via written correspondence, but they may also ask questions during the meeting. If a question is asked and the answer is readily available, it is provided during the Council meeting. If the information is not immediately at hand, the Mayor may request a follow up email.

Questions and answers from Public Questions and comments period are not posted to the website for others to see. If you would like your questions and the responses posted publicly, you may wish to address written correspondence to [email protected] and it will be posted in the correspondence package.

Sincerely, Donna

Donna Powers she, her, hers Director, Community Relations & Communications | District of West Vancouver t: 604-925-7168 | c: 604-219-4806 | westvancouver.ca

We acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Squamish Nation, Tsleil-Waututh Nation and Musqueam Nation. We recognize and respect them as nations in this territory, as well as their historic connection to the lands and waters around us since time immemorial. ////(2) Thank you very much, Carolanne Reynolds, Editor of West Van Matters. I'll be v fast to try to ... you've had a long day, I know you started at 1 o'clock so I'm impressed with your dedication. [As] Editor of WVM, I've put in the Correspondence List for ppl to know [see]. I'd like to put in the msg to the Queen, [but] haven't seen it yet. I'm so glad about the awards, great ppl. Will they be put on the website so I can report them and ppl can see them, that they're great ppl? And of course when it comes to Navvy Jack, I was the first cclr for heritage and we [w/ staff] inspected the Navvy Jack House in 1989 to ascertain its value and significance, and we all agreed* then. * as to its heritage value and that heritage elements remained; so it was not a surprise to me to hear Don Luxton at the HAC mtg refer to many heritage parts still there. So I'm happy to support; the support has continued and the positive steps Ccl, staff, grps, and citizens have taken. I hope to hv Mark Chan's Update that he kindly sent me (as chair) on the Heritage West Van website. We'll put that on the website for ppl to see {staff: whoops, can still hear you} The Arts [Ctr survey] deadline is Wed as Cclr Gambioli said. The Mayor's update was helpful. I appreciate all the work done, however some hv complaints over $30M; the mayor's update was helpful. One concern I have is that some indicating opposed to the two sites might be interpreted as not being in favour. While I'm in favour of the arts centre, I feel strongly it ought to be deferred, perhaps just for a year or so until pandemic restrictions hv lessened and budget organized so more possible then, not so much pressure closer to usual. Thank you again for all your work, know you've been [in mtgs since] 1 oclock. Two other things. Interesting presentations with slides -- v v great -- but in case ppl want to find and refer to one in particular, wd it be possible to have slides numbered? So, if I tell someone, great, go look at such and such, it was really great; go look at number such and such for that. So that's just a suggestion. I'm hurrying cuz I know you've had a long day and must go. Thank you v much for all your efforts and thoughts and positive comments. Mayor: Thank you, Ms Reynolds. Pls submit your questions in writing to Ms Powers.

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