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1 2016 2 WEST VAN MATTERS 3 2016 CCL MTG NOTES: Jan/Feb/Mar/Apr; BITS: May/June; AGENDA July 4; Calendar July 9 4 Grants • 2016 Budget/Taxes • Upper Lands • Waterfront • TREES • Heritage truncated VANCOUVER z CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL // DAFFODILS in APRIL CANCER MONTH summer solstice = MAIN iTEMS CCL MTG July 4: PH re Sewell's Landing Devt; Housing Affordability; MetroV Presentation; Library Bd Annual Report; Trails Plan; Demographic, Housing, Employment projections; Affordability & Diversity. AGENDA: http://westvancouver.ca/sites/default/files/dwv/council-agendas/2016/jul/04/16jul04-Agenda2.pdf = Vive le Canada (Vimy Ridge; Battle of Atlantic; Photo); from the Editor's Desk (HoC Kerfuffle w/ humour; WVM; Brexit); WVPD (Distracted Driving; Congrats to Grads; Cops for Cancer) = Updates & Info (Trees; Waterfront; Sprinkling Regs; WV Streamkeeper Bd; SAC; Cycling BC; Dog Walk; SPCA; Noise Exemption; BC Golf; Carbon Neutral; WVHS Bd) = CALENDAR to July 9; CULTUREWATCH (Theatre; Art; Museums; Music; Festivals; Talks/Walks) = HEADSUPS 2016 -- Headsup A1: Ccl BITS Apr 4; Mtgs/Events / Headsup A2: Apr 18 Agenda; Calendar Headsup A3: April 12 - 14 / Headsup A4: Apr 15 - 20 / Headsup A5: Ccl Mtg TONIGHT; WVPD tomorrow Headsup A6: Apr 20 Bit; Mtgs; Items Apr 25 / Headsup A7: Ccl Apr 25 Bits; Events; INFObits; Shakespeare, HM, etc Headsup A8: April 29 - ~May 4 / Headsup A9: Monday May 2 / Headsup A10: Mtgs/Events, etc May 7 - 12 Headsup A11: News/Events/Mtgs; Agenda May 16 / Headsup A12: Saint-Jacques; Mtgs; Ccl Bits May 16 Headsup A13: Update; Weekend / Headsup A14: Mtgs; -May 26 / Headsup A15: Mtgs - May 31; Agenda June 6 Headsup A16: Ccl Items June 6; Mtgs/Events / Headsup A17: Ccl June 6 Bits; Mtgs / Headsup A18: Events Sat/Sun Headsup A19: Ccl June 13; Mtgs June 14/15/16 / Headsup A20: Ccl June 20 ($Salaries); lots of activities this wkend! Headsup A21: Ccl June 20 Bits; Mtgs/Events / Headsup A22: Thurs/Fri/Sat / Headsup A23: Tidbits; Fri - Sun >>> COUNCIL Mtg NOTES: Jan 11, 25; Feb 15, 22; Mar 7; Apr 4, 18, 20, 25 <<< = ANIMALWATCH (Tigers; Lamprey; Walrus; Good Dog); INFObits (many dates; May Day; Cdn $; Expo 86; Vesak; UN/Refugees; Vaisakhi; Komagata Maru; Sadiq Khan; Ramadan; Oceans; Strawberry Moon; Fete nationale Quebec); ROYALWATCH (Queen's Birthday; Will & Kate; Harry; Photos): FIREWATCH; CANADAWATCH; WOMENWATCH (Suing El Al; MP Dr Hedy Fry; Choose!); NEWFIEWATCH; PHOTOWATCH (Travel; Tidal Surge); APRIL FOOLS; HOUSEWATCH (WV); TEAWATCH (Scottish Tea; UK Tearooms); SABEELWATCH (Easter; Checkpoint; France's mtg); MUDDLE EAST WATCH; BRAZILWATCH; TREEWATCH; SPACEWATCH; EARTHWATCH; LOVEWATCH: BOOKWATCH (Judi Dench; Largest Bookstore; Prizes); LANGUAGEWATCH (Irish); WORDWATCH (Gobblefunk); HERITAGEWATCH (assn news); MAIKU; QTNS/THOUGHTS/PUNS/Smiles/Thinking of Trees/Cartoons � SAVE OUR TREES! � Regulations only for trees above 75cm (30in) in diameter wd save v few trees in Ambleside). It is 20cm (8 inches) in the City of Vancouver.. Pls write [email protected] asking for ours to be the same (changed to 20cm). The view is through the trees + framed by the trees. Also, we must ensure water retention to prevent erosion + flooding. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ === Vive le CANADA === Statements from the Prime Minister + April 9: The Battle of Vimy Ridge during the First World War was a moment that defined our nation. “It was the first time that soldiers from all four Canadian divisions—representing every region of our country—fought side- by-side on the same battlefield. As Brigadier-General Alexander Ross later said of Canada’s accomplishments at Vimy, ‘I witnessed the birth of a nation’. “The capture of Vimy Ridge was one of the Great War’s most remarkable military victories, but it came at great cost. Nearly 3,600 Canadians lost their lives and over 7,000 more were wounded. “As we mark the anniversary of this historic battle, we are reminded of our obligation—to the fallen, to our Veterans, and to their families—that we must meet with respect and gratitude. Our men and women in uniform have dedicated their lives to the defence of our country, and they deserve our unwavering support. “On this day, let us thank those who have sacrificed—and those who continue to sacrifice—on behalf of our country so that we can enjoy the peace and freedoms we have today.” + May 1: "Today, we commemorate the Battle of the Atlantic and the brave Canadians who sacrificed to win the longest campaign of WW2" (1939 -1942; RCN and merchant marine; 4600 killed). Ceremony in NV. Save a tree. + June 8 noon: The PM will take part in a group photograph of all parliamentarians Read this th to mark the 150 anniversary of the first meeting on Parliament Hill. on-line or === from the EDITOR'S DESK === subscribe + Kerfuffle in PARLIAMENT -- Frustration re delayed vote Tory MP Peter Kent: "Because early members of the British Parliament often brought to the their swords ... we're told that govt and opposition benches were spaced two sword email edition. westvan.org/2016-01 Edited by Carolanne Reynolds <[email protected]> 1/118 WVM2016-1/2/3/4: Ccl Mtg NOTES Jan/Feb/Mar/Apr; BITS May/June AGENDA July 4; Calendar July 9 distances and one inch apart... Mr. Speaker, two swords and an inch clearly was not an adequate space (Wednesday) evening." VSun pNP2 Point 4: As Conservative MP Peter Kent, a former journalist, put it Thursday, Parliament is built on "centuries of democratic evolution", including accumulated precedents, interpretations, and "ancient custom". The Prime Minister's behaviour shd be treated as contempt of Parliament, he said. Point 5: "The temporary delay of the Opposition whip at the other end of the House (by the NDP) may in itself have been ruled a contempt of Parliament," Kent said. Green MP Elizabeth May on the TV news said the elbow to the NDP mbr was inadvertent and unintentional b/c the PM cd not see that mbr. She said [VSun pNP3] "while what the PM did was 'unacceptable and unwise', the Conservatives and NDP were not entirely blameless either as they were intentionally trying to hold up the vote. ... There was some mischief on the floor." {Guess not all days are sunny!} + Hockey Ref calls game play by play in House of Commons :-) [3min video] Kerry Fraser referees the Thrilla on the Hilla -- Former NHL referee Kerry Fraser breaks down game tape of the HofC commotion, and doles out penalties to the players. http://www. macleans .ca/news/unsportsmanlike-politics-kerry-fraser-refs-the-thrilla-on-the-hilla/ + Elbowgate’s traumatized victims need your support Elbowgate may be behind us, but pls give in memory of 5/18 by Scott Feschuk May 26, 2016 Read: http://www.macleans.ca/news/elbowgate-traumatized-victims-need-your-support/ + WVM Still trying to catch up -- getting close! Your patience is appreciated. Lots of gaps; some things past (Headsups usually have current and future mtgs/events, and you get those if you subscribe.) {In order to get this out, have not spent the huge amt of time required to go back and make sure everything hs bn included. Apologies re omissions; some reports or whatever cd maybe be put into a future newsletter. Pls let me know. Also, if you wd kindly send me any corrections/info asap, the newsletter can be updated or fixed before being put up on the website. Much appreciated.} This is long, but subscribers can skip over the Headsups. BTW, the process is: email, print, then on the website. Of course, when reading the notes of the mtgs, you can scroll to find the items of interest to you. There are usually time- stamps so you can find the item on the video to hear the whole discussion. Comments and info are usually separate and in a different font. Headsups were then delayed and stopped to try to get the newsletter out before Cmnty Day..... As you see this covers Jan to Apr but the Headsups have highlights from the May and June ccl mtgs. The next newsletter will have May and June. The most convoluted debate re tax rate (including the asset levy) I've ever heard was at the Feb 22nd ccl mtg (Item 7). Now we're heading toward some decisions re trees and our precious waterfront. Get involved. Tell Ccl what you want. PRINTED -- btw, last year Clerk's started putting revisions to the agendas in red -- v helpful -- and the item is then in red. If you read this newsletter by email or on the website, you see the colours (and there are photos, pictures, etc that have colour as well), however that's all lost when printed, wch is just in black. Unfortunately, red makes something stand out in email, however in print it's actually lighter than the straight printing. Oh well. + WV Annual Report: Awaiting response to June 20 submission with queries; pity request by Cam and Cass it be reviewed before passing and sending to prov (deadline June 30) was not supported by rest of Ccl. + Brexit -- More later but for now: Keep Calm and Govern On. In the meantime, rec'd notice that Brexit cd be followed by Grexit, Departugal, Italeave, Czechout, Oustria, Finish, Slovakout, Latervia, Byegium. Only Remania will stay. :-) === WVPD === + Distracted Driving Attack: https://wvpd.ca/index.php/breaking-stories/1342-new-distracted-driving-penalties + Congrats to Schools: https://wvpd.ca/index.php/breaking-stories/1343-to-the-grads-of-2016-from-police-schools + June 20: ...West Vancouver Police are saying a big 'Thank You' to WV Schools for supporting our 2016 riders in the Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast! ... The WV Schools Cops for Cancer Toonie Drive May 16-27 and fundraisers raised $1,701.41.