MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Council for The Corporation of the District of North Vancouver held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Hall, 355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver, B.C. on Monday, November 19, 2001 commencing at 7:02 p.m.

 

                 PRESENT:

 

                      Mayor:      Don Bell

              Councillors:      Ernie Crist, Bill Denault, Heather Dunsford,

                                       Janice Harris, Doug Mackay-Dunn, Lisa Muri

 

                         Staff:      Mr. G .Howie, Municipal Manager

                                       Mr. D. Back, Director of Corporate Services

                                       Mr. R. Zerr, Director of Planning, Engineering, Parks & Regulatory Services

                                       Mr. Ken Bennett, Manager – Environment Department

                                       Mr. I. Torry, Manager – Community Planning

                                       Mr. S. Hardy, Executive Assistant - Mayor’s Office

                                       Ms A. Hilsen, Municipal Clerk

                                       Ms L. Carlow, Confidential Council Clerk

 

 

General Matters        

Mayor Bell requested Council to vary the order of the Agenda and consider the following items at this time:

Delegation

         “Operation Red Nose” – Safe Driving Campaign

File 7610-20/--

Tracking Number 04701

 

Sgt. Bob Beaudoin, RCMP, North Vancouver Detachment, attended the meeting on behalf of the Operation Red Nose Organizing Committee to promote the nationally recognized and award-winning safe driving campaign that has operated in Canada during the month of December for 14 years.  Public Education and Driving Service are the two major components of the campaign.  Operated on a volunteer basis, the free driving service will be offered every Friday and Saturday night in December, plus New Years Eve.

 

Hosted locally by the North Vancouver Rotary Club, the North Shore campaign also involves the following partners: North Vancouver RCMP, West Vancouver Police Department, Insurance Corporation of BC, and North Shore News and Outlook newspapers.  Operation Red Nose will officially launch at the Capilano ICBC Claims Centre at 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 1.  Sgt Beaudoin encouraged involvement through sponsorship, “spreading the word” and volunteerism in the campaign’s operations centre and driving service.

 

Moved by Councillor CRIST, Seconded by Councillor DENAULT and CARRIED

THAT the report of Sgt. Bob Beaudoin, RCMP, North Vancouver Detachment, on behalf of the Operation Red Nose Organizing Committee be received and that this item be added to the agenda for consideration at this time under “Any Other Business”.

 

 

Council Matters

Any Other Business 

1.      “Operation Red Nose” – Safe Driving Campaign

File 7610-20/--

Tracking Number 04701

 

Report:   Councillor Ernie Crist, November 19, 2001
            Memo:   Municipal Clerk, November 19, 2001
            Memo:    Municipal Clerk, Novmeber 16, 2001
                            Attachment

 

Moved by Councillor CRIST, Seconded by Councillor DUNSFORD

THAT Council officially endorse "Operation Red Nose" Safe Driving Campaign, as requested in a letter received by Mayor and Council on November 15, 2001 from Sgt. Bob Beaudoin of the North Vancouver Detachment of the RCMP on behalf of "Operation Red Nose Organizing Committee" as per the North Vancouver Rotary Club and to that effect:

 

1)       put an advertisement in the North Shore News encouraging community and volunteer support for the campaign at a cost to the District not exceeding $500.00 to be drawn from Council Reserve; 

 

2)       the message also be conveyed through the District Web;

 

3)       the Mayor include the message in a proclamation on or about November 26, 2001; and

 

4)       the District designate a member of Council to attend the official launching of the Campaign at the Capilano ICBC Claims Center at  1:00 p.m. on December 1, 2001. 

 

Moved by Councillor HARRIS, Seconded by Councillor DUNSFORD and CARRIED

THAT the foregoing motion be amended by replacing part 1) with the following:

 

“1)  contribute $500 to the Operation Red Nose campaign, to be drawn from Council Reserve;

 

 2)  put an advertisement in District Dialogue encouraging community and volunteer support for the campaign”

 

and renumbering the remaining parts accordingly.

 

The original motion, as amended, was then put and CARRIED.

 

Voting Against:  Mayor BELL, Councillors CRIST, MURI

General Matters           (continued)

Public Input

1.       Ms Maureen Bragg, former Chair, Waterfront Task Force, 1800 Block Draycott Road, regarding Item #5

·         spoke in opposition to the proposed wharf replacement

·         clarified that the Waterfront Task Force did not support the replacement of old existing wharves with new ones

·         explained that the intent of the Waterfront Plan policies 1.15 and 3.13 was to reduce the overall number of wharves, leaving large expanses of open beach for public enjoyment.

 

2.       Ms Michele Payne, 2200 Block Chapman Way, regarding Riverside Drive speed humps

·         spoke in favour of removing the speed humps

·         expressed concern over the Seymour Valley Community Association’s assertion that it represents the community, and its lack of democratic process with regard to the holding of meetings and obtaining community input

 

The Mayor requested staff to provide Ms Payne with a copy of the District’s Community Association Policy.

 

3.       Ms Pat Neufeld, 800 Block Old Lillooet Road, regarding Item #2

·         spoke in opposition to the increased seating application

·         expressed concern over additional parking requirements and excessive traffic noise caused by vehicles leaving the facility and ascending up Old Lillooet Road

 

4.       Mr. Maury Harte, 1900 Block Rivergrove Place, regarding Riverside Drive speed humps

·         spoke in favour of removing the speed humps

·         requested that clear and complete guidelines regarding neighbourhood traffic control be established and followed by the Traffic Department, and that any information gathered be published for public review and discussion.

 

5.       Mr. Jay Rowland, 1000 Block Riverside Drive, regarding Riverside Drive speed humps

·         commented that, while originally in favour of the speed hump installation, he would now support the removal of same

·         expressed concern regarding increased traffic noise and safety hazards.

 

6.       Mr. Bill Maurer, 2400 Block Riverside Drive, regarding Riverside Drive speed humps

·         spoke in favour of removing the speed humps

·         advised that residents of Seymour Valley were not notified of Association meetings

·         commented that the Seymour Valley Community Association does not meet the District’s requirements for an officially recognized community association, and as such does not reflect the views or wishes of the majority of the community

 

7.       Mr. Phil Holland, 2300 Block Riverside Drive, regarding Riverside Drive speed humps

·         spoke in favour of removing the speed humps

·         commented that the book of signatures presented to Council on October 15, 2001 was clearly a petition by the vast majority of the community to have the speed humps removed

·         advised that Council’s response to his follow-up on the petition indicates further study on this issue is required

·         requested that this item be placed on the Regular Council meeting agenda for November 26, 2001.

 

8.       Mr. Brian Platts, 3100 Block Beverley Crescent, regarding Item #5 and Officially Registered Community Associations

·         spoke as a past member of both Phase 1 and 2 Waterfront Task Forces, and as a long-standing member of the Edgemont Community Association

·         reiterated comments made by the former Chair of the Waterfront Task Force, noting that the dock replacement proposal does not meet the objective of the Waterfront Plan to substantially reduce the number of docks to ideally one-tenth of their current numbers

·         indicated that the majority of the District’s Community Associations comply with the District’s criteria for officially registered Community Associations.

Delegation

5 min.

            Mr. Steven Edgar, Director, North Shore BMX Club (Association), regarding North Shore BMX Racing Facility

File 0870-30/00

Tracking Number 04719

 

Letter:   Mr. Steven Edgar, North Shore BMX Club (Association), November 13, 2001

 

Mr. Steven Edgar appeared before Council to request support for the installation of a BMX racing facility on the North Shore.

 

Mr. Edgar outlined the North Shore BMX Club’s attempts to re-establish a BMX biking facility following the removal of the facility at the Lonsdale Recreation Centre to accommodate the installation of the Lonsdale overpass at Highway #1.  Mr. Edgar commented that BMX biking is an officially recognized and family-supported sport, and noted the benefits of having this type of facility on the North Shore.  Mr. Edgar requested that Council consider establishing a new facility in the Inter-River area on District land that is currently used for storage.

 

Moved by Councillor HARRIS, Seconded by Councillor MACKAY-DUNN and CARRIED

THAT the request of the delegation be referred to staff for a report on the development and location of a BMX racing facility in the District of North Vancouver.

Minutes/Public Hearing Reports

Moved by Councillor DENAULT, Seconded by Councillor MACKAY-DUNN and CARRIED

THAT

1)       the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting held November 5, 2001 be ADOPTED; and

 

2)       the Reports of the Public Hearings held September 18, 2001 on Bylaws 7246, 7247 and 7197, and October 23, 2001 on Bylaw 7271 be RECEIVED.

 

Council Matters

2.         Development Variance Permit 64.01-  #210-720 Old Lillooet Road, Seymour’s Pub and Holiday Inn

File 3060-20/64.01

Tracking Number 04141

(Abdallah Jamal, Relative Form Architecture Studio)

(to allow for an increase in the outdoor patio seating from 20 to 40 seats)

Report:  Community Planner, October 30, 2001
Attachment A – Map available in Clerk’s Office or District Libraries
Attachment B

Public Input:

 

Mr. Robert Waddell, 700 Block Premier Street

·         spoke in favour of the application

·         expressed concerns, however, over noise caused by patrons and vehicles leaving the facility at closing time

·         suggested there be a stipulation that patrons and vehicles be encouraged to exit the facility via the highway side rather than the adjacent residential neighbourhood through the installation or relocation of facility egresses to the east or south side.

Moved by Councillor HARRIS, Seconded by Councillor DUNSFORD and CARRIED

THAT Development Variance Permit 64.01for 720 Old Lillooet Road be ISSUED.

 

3.         Bylaw 7246  The District Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw 55
Bylaw
7247  Seymour Local Plan Amending Bylaw 29
Bylaw
7197  Rezoning Bylaw 1139
Replot
103  (North of Anne Macdonald Way)

File 3060-20/71.00

Tracking Number 02637

(to consider rezoning and Community Plan amending Bylaws to facilitate the relocation of six private holdings presently situated above the northeast corner of the Northlands Golf Course to a new subdivision on the east side of the golf course above the lots on Anne Macdonald Way)

 

Report: Manager of Community Planning, November 5, 2001
Attachments A & B – Attachments available in Clerk’s Office or District Libraries

                        (Returned from September 18, 2001 Public Hearings)

 

Moved by Councillor DENAULT, Seconded by Councillor MACKAY-DUNN and CARRIED

THAT Bylaws 7246, 7247 and 7197 be now read a SECOND, THIRD TIME and PASSED.

 

Voting Against:  Councillor MURI



4.         3131 Sunnyhurst Road, Site 4 - Lynn Valley

a)         Bylaw 7271              Rezoning Bylaw 1158
3131 Sunnyhurst Road  Rezoning from RS4 to CD28,  Four-Plex

File 3060-20/30.01

Tracking Number 04396

(to rezone the property and allow for its development as a Four-Plex unit)

 

Report:  Community Planner, November 6, 2001
            Attachment A

 

(Returned from October 23, 2001 Public Hearing)

 

Moved by Councillor HARRIS, Seconded by Councillor DUNSFORD and CARRIED

THAT Bylaw 7271 now read a SECOND, THIRD TIME and PASSED.

 

Voting Against:  Councillor CRIST



b)        Bylaw 7279  Noise Regulation Amending Bylaw 3                                          Site 4 in Lynn Valley

File 3060-20/30.01

File 4020-20/01

Tracking Number 04396

(to prohibit night time and weekend construction noise in Site 4, the block bounded by Harold, Fromme, Ross and Sunnyhurst Roads)

 

Report:  Community Planner, November 6, 2001
                        Attachment A

 

Moved by Councillor HARRIS, Seconded by Councillor DUNSFORD and CARRIED

THAT Bylaw 7279 be now read a FIRST, SECOND, THIRD TIME and PASSED.

 

Voting Against:  Councillor CRIST

The meeting recessed at 8:54 p.m. and reconvened at 9:00 p.m.



5.         Wharf Replacement on Beachview Drive

File 3020-20/008

Tracking Number 03435

(to approve the replacement of an existing residential wharf  at 682 Beachview Drive with a new facility to be shared with 672 Beachview Drive)

Report:  Manager-Regulatory Services, November 1, 2001
Attachment A – Map available in Clerk’s Office or District Libraries
Attachment B – Attachment & Maps available in Clerk’s Office of District Libraries

Public Input:

 

Mr. Greg Hope, Owner, 682 Beachview Drive

·         spoke in favour of the wharf replacement

·         noted that the proposed wharf replacement had received the approval of Port regulatory bodies, and is awaiting the final consent of the District

·         respectfully requested Council to communicate its approval to the Port, consistent with its existing policy and the written confirmation he received in February 2000, prior to his purchase of the property, that a shared dock license would be granted.

 

Moved by Councillor MURI, Seconded by Councillor DENAULT and CARRIED

THAT the replacement of the residential wharf at 682 Beachview Avenue with a new, shared facility, to be placed contiguous to the shared property line for 682 and 672 Beachview Drive, be supported.

 

Voting Against:  Councillor CRIST



6.         Value Analysis Task Force Report

File 0360-20/65

Tracking Number 02260

(to formally receive the reports of the Value Analysis Task Force and the Municipal Manager)

 

Report:  Municipal Manager, July 16, 2001
                        Attachment A – Attachments available in Clerk’s Office or District Libraries

Report:  Value Analysis Task Force, July 6, 2001

 

Moved by Councillor DENAULT, Seconded by Councillor MACKAY-DUNN and CARRIED

THAT the July 6, 2001 report of the Value Analysis Task Force and the July 16, 2001 report of the Municipal Manager be formally received.



7.         TransLink – “It’s Time To Choose”

File 0470-35/23.4

Tracking Number 02821

(to consider options for future TransLink funding)

Report:  Mayor Don Bell, November 7, 2001
Attachment A

Public Input:

 

Mr. Corrie Kost, 2800 Block Colwood Drive

·         outlined debt, fare and tax revenue increases, large service area and out-of-date budgeting factors for Council’s consideration

·         commented that “The Reference Guide” would assist Council in making a knowledgeable decision.

 

The hour of 10:30 having been reached, and as required by Council Policy, it was

 

Moved by Councillor CRIST, Seconded by Councillor MACKAY-DUNN and CARRIED

THAT the meeting continue to 11:00 p.m.

 

Moved by Councillor CRIST, Seconded by Councillor HARRIS

THAT the District of North Vancouver advise TransLink that it:

1.       opposes fare increases and cuts in services as mechanisms of addressing transit funding issues; and,

 

2.       supports revenue options of:

a)       an additional fuel tax; or

b)       as a last resort, property tax increase.

 

Moved by Councillor HARRIS, Seconded by Councillor MACKAY-DUNN and CARRIED

THAT the foregoing motion be amended in part 1 by adding “at this time” after “cuts in services”.

 

Voting Against:  Mayor BELL, Councillor DENAULT

 

The original motion, as amended, was then put and DEFEATED.

 

Voting Against:  Mayor BELL, Councillors DENAULT, MACKAY-DUNN, MURI

 

Moved by Councillor MURI, Seconded by Councillor MACKAY-DUNN and CARRIED

THAT the Council of the District of North Vancouver recommend to TransLink that it:

 

1.       adopt an alternative budget  for 2002 which:

a)       maintains funding for uploaded roads at  50%;

b)       maintains funding for downloaded roads;

c)       maintains minor and road capital at 2001 levels;

d)       utilizes 1.33 cents of the gas levy to generate $20 million in additional revenue without the conditions imposed by the Provincial Government;

e)       utilizes other savings through efficiencies and revenue opportunities such as parking taxes to generate room to fund service improvements;

f)         increases/rationalizes the fare system to generate an additional $20 million; and

g)       delays implementation of the millennium line until a new agreement is negotiated with the Provincial Government;

 

2.       undertake a process in 2002 to address the issues in the Auditor General’s report  including:

a)       development of a new governance structure; and

b)       development of a long term sustainable transit plan for the region utilizing if necessary a referendum to raise additional revenue; and

 

3.       not utilize property tax to raise revenue, however, if TransLink insists on the utilization of property tax, that it contain a specific 3 year maximum sunset clause, and that it be conditional on efficiencies being achieved.

 

Voting Against:  Councillors CRIST, DUNSFORD, HARRIS



Reports

            In response to the issues raised during the public input period regarding the Riverside Drive Speed Humps, the Mayor advised that staff were in the process of preparing a report in this regard.

 

Adjournment

The following item was not dealt with and will be considered at the November 26, 2001 Regular Council Meeting:

 

Ø       Opportunities for Youth Involvement in Local Government

 

Moved by Councillor DENAULT, Seconded by Councillor MACKAY-DUNN

THAT the November 19, 2001 Regular Council Meeting be ADJOURNED.

 

The meeting adjourned at 10:59 p.m.

 

 

 

 

Certified correct:

 

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Mayor

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Municipal Clerk