COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE UPDATE to JANUARY 31, 2020 (8:30 A.M.)
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COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE UPDATE TO JANUARY 31, 2020 (8:30 a.m.) Referred for Action (1) January 27, 2020, regarding Homeless Individual in John Lawson Park (Referred to the Director of Corporate Services for consideration and response) (2) January 28, 2020, regarding “A question about the 2020 Budget” (Referred to the Director of Financial Services for consideration and response) (3) January 29, 2020, regarding “request to a girl ( dream )” (Request for Postcard of West Vancouver) (Referred to the Director of Community Relations & Communications for consideration and response) (4) January 29, 2020, regarding “SkyTrain” (Referred to the Director of Engineering & Transportation Services for consideration and response) Referred for Action from Other Governments and Government Agencies No items. Received for Information (5) Committee and Board Meeting Minutes – Design Review Committee meeting December 5, 2019 (6) January 20, 2020, regarding Snow Clearing (7) West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, January 24, 2020, regarding “West Vancouver is developing a Single-Use Item Reduction Strategy” (8) Old Growth Conservancy Society, January 24, 2020, regarding “OGCS Snowshoe Hike Feb 2 and AGM Feb 26” (Invitation) (9) January 25, 2020, regarding “CBC News : Kindness snowballs after online search for volunteers to help B.C. seniors with snow” (10) 10 submissions, January 25-30, 2020, regarding Proposed 2020 Budget (11) 3 submissions, January 27, 2020, regarding Councillor’s Motion regarding Discriminating Land Title Covenants (12) January 28, 2020, regarding “Re: Can a Whole City Go Green? Yes! | The Tyee” (Climate Action) (13) Small Business BC, January 28, 2020, regarding “Small Business BC Cordially Invites You to Attend the 17th Annual Small Business BC Awards - February 21, 2020” (14) January 28, 2020, regarding “Fwd: Larson Bay Tennis Court & Gleneagles Golf Course Restaurant” (15) 2 submissions, January 29 and 30, 2020, regarding 2019 HUB Cycling Infrastructure Award Received for Information from Other Governments and Government Agencies (16) P. Weiler, M.P. (West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country), January 24, 2020, regarding “Letter from MP Patrick Weiler - Environmental Funding Programs” 3988854v2 Responses to Correspondence (17) Senior Community Planner, January 29, 2020, response regarding “CMHC DATA - 2019” (18) Director of Financial Services, January 30, 2020, response regarding “A question about the 2020 Budget” (19) Director of Financial Services, January 30, 2020, response regarding “2020 Proposed Property Taxes” 3988854v2 (1) From: s. 22(1) o-o g Sent: Monday, January 27, 2020 7:23 PM To: MayorandCouncil Subject: John Lawson Park Hello Mayor, would like to know what the situation is with the homeless individual that lives John Lawson Park and what being I in is done about it. He is extremely unpleasant and scaring people as they walk by. The worry is nothing is being done about it, or definitely not enough. Myself and all the neighbors on my street feel the same way. Please let me know what is being done. Thank you, s. 22(1) \‘coue1 (2) From: s. 22(1) Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2020 10:59 AM To: MayorandCouncil Subject: A question about the 2020 Budget Hi Mayor and Council — we are home owners and residents of West Vancouver. We request that before West Vancouver approves the 6.1% proposed property tax increase in the district, the district explain why municipal spending is already so much more than in other municipalities in Metro Vancouver, as evidenced by the chart below from a 2018 Fraser Institute report. We wish to point out that the proposed increase may well be more than the proposed 6.1% increase on a % basis for those of us who own houses, condos and townhouses below average value in the district, directly and negatively affecting the affordability issue the district is actively trying to address (ie. the ‘missing middle’). Respectfully, s. 22(1) Municipalities spending 2018 $1 Person -, :IijiiiiW.1 V..’ N-. Wn Wtot,..t 1’.4ta Nfl” Vi” V44, W’ht. Ran Port J.koj, I Lbs Cr, iii s. 22(1) Vancouver British Columbia, Canada, s. 22(1) s. 22(1) (3) From: s. 22(1) Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 3:28 PM To: MayorandCouncil Subject: request to a girl (dream I come here to know if it would be possible to send to my daughter a postcard by the post office of your city like monuments, city view, lakes, beaches or whatever identifies your city the most She enjoyed decorating her room with cities around the world on postcards (Around the World) Already have the world map on the wall and when you receive the postcard will make the connection with the country and the city and then will try to know more about that country and the background in addition to decoration will also be educational have your So far I already have some postcards but I would like to it has been a nice experience for her and me because some besides the postcard send brochures, fridge magnets, pins, bookmarks, stickers we already received a little of everything maps ,tourism books, guide tourism etc.... as we are a poor family and we could not visit these countries and cities we make this trip together at home why receiving by mail and not printing over the net is becoming more personal for her to receive these postcards and some write messages to her which makes her very happy First name s. 22(1) Street: s. 22(1) Portugal Already our thank you very much and we will be waiting for your answer s. 22(1) 4 • , C’ (4) From: s. 22(1) Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 3:33 PM To: MayorandCouncil Subject: SkyTrain What are the plans for SkyTrain to the Northshore ? Strong advocacy to UBC. The Northshore should be first. All you have to do is follow Google Maps to see where the real congestion is during peak travel periods. Are you working with North Van. City/District to make this happen ? SeaBus and B-Line isn’t going to be enough. s. 22(1) \\ks± ncoutr w * (5) THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF WEST VANCOUVER DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES MUNICIPAL HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2019 0116-20-DRC-2019 Committee Members: F. Ducote; A. van Hoek; J. McDougall; L. McKenna; B. Nelson; B. Phillips; Councillor B. Soprovich and Councillor S. Thompson. Absent: A. Matis; J. Levine and D. Harrison Staff: L. Berg, Staff Liaison; E. Wilhelm, Senior Community Planner and M. Emery, Committee Clerk 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4:35 p.m. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was Moved and Seconded: THAT the December 5, Design Review Committee Meeting agenda be approved as circulated. CARRIED 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES It was Moved and Seconded: THAT the November21, 2019, Design Review Committee Meeting minutes be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 4. INTRODUCTION The Chair read the statement of public participation. L. Berg (Senior Community Planner) stated the purpose of the Committee, gave a brief introduction regarding review process of by the Committee, and outlined meeting procedures. 5. APPLICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION 5.1 EVERGREEN SQUASH CLUB EXPANSION, 315 KLAHANIE COURT Background: E. Wilhelm (Senior Community Planner) introduced the proposal and spoke relative to site context, including: • The Squash Club is located within Klahanie Park. • The amenities of the park include a small asphalt play area, two rugby fields, one soccer field, Capilano Rugby Club and the Evergreen Squash Club. DECEMBER 5, 2019 DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES M-1 3968832v1 • Imminent changes to land uses surround the site, with the new town centre plan by the District of North Vancouver to the east. • The development permit proposal includes some tree removal and adjustments to asphalt sports court and rugby field to accommodate the expansion of the squash club. Project Presentation: E. Berwick (Architect) provided a presentation, including: • The Club has been operating in Klahanie Park for over 50 years on land leased from the District. • To continue the success of the club, build membership and host larger tournaments, proposing to expand to 4,700 sq.ft. by adding a doubles court, singles court, a small office on main floor, a training area on upper floor and viewing areas. • Existing entrance to club from Curling Road is under review due to the development in the immediate area. Districts of West Vancouver and North Vancouver are designing access to the park. • Materials include the continuation of board and batten, stucco to match what exists there now. Design driven by blending old and new, need for economy, and keep club affordable. Intent for building to blend into landscape. Committee Questions: The Committee went on to question the presenters, with the applicants’ and staff responses in italics: • Sport court is it used for practice. The outdoor court is a parks amenity and will have to be shortened by 10 ft. to allow the addition. • Parking layout find westerly section has an awkward area where are avoiding a stump? As part of a previous addition, it was stipulated that the stump remain. • The drawings show a possible pickle ball court, is that in first phase? If the current access were closed, it would be a good possibility that it is included. • How do you get there by bike? Entry would be through future pickle ball area along a new pathway, a matter of developing that pathway once the entrance is clarified. • Is there any impact to rugby field? Yes, it has to be moved over 30 ft. • Upper lounge area shows two doors where do they go? Area full of mechanical equipment in the roof area. • Is there a reason for the 9 ft. ceiling for exercise area, as this seems low? Wanted to keep building as low profile as possible, it could be built higher.