This study examined the District’s regulations regarding development in Ambleside (including the Zoning Bylaw and the density bonusing system) to see how these impact the financial feasibility of development within Ambleside.
This study looked at the business composition in Ambleside and made recommendations regarding the appropriate commercial mix based upon the community’s goals at the time for Ambleside, the existing businesses, external competition and future growth in Ambleside and the surrounding area. The study included surveys of both business owners and customers.
The Ambleside Off-Street Parking Study provides a thorough review of existing and future parking supply and demand.
This study is a random onsite intercept survey of parking behaviour of those working in Ambleside, local employers, residents and visitors to the area.
The District was awarded the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting for its 2020 Annual Report. This award is given to governments that publish an Annual Report that goes beyond the minimum requirements of generally accepted accounting principles and demonstrates an effort to clearly communicate the municipal government’s financial picture, enhance an understanding of financial reporting by municipal governments, and addresses user needs.
Building Permit statistical reports are updated during the first week of the following month.
From 2011 to 2020, the District of West Vancouver participated in the provincial Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP) to incent corporate greenhouse gas tracking and reduction.
The CARIP was a program that allowed municipalities to recover the money spent each year on carbon tax related to fossil fuels such as gas for fleet vehicles and natural gas for heating buildings. The annual reports provided below summarize both the yearly emissions and the actions undertaken by the District to reduce corporate greenhouse gases.
The CARIP program ended in 2021 but the District continued to track yearly greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions with the 2021 report provided below.
In 2022, the government initiated a new program, the Local Government Climate Action Program (LGCAP), that provides local governments and Modern Treaty Nations with predictable and stable funding to support the implementation of local climate action that reduces emissions and prepares communities for the impacts of a changing climate.
The District continues to be required to complete annual reporting of GHG emissions and a survey outlining our climate action initiatives. The survey results are provided below.
The Community Dialogue on Neighbourhood Character and Housing Working Group guided a year-long consultation process, providing a forum for an in-depth discussion and debate on neighbourhood character and housing issues.
The Community Dialogue was a process of ‘people talking to people’ about the future of their neighbourhoods, and issues related to housing choice and affordability. The Working Group asked questions and listened to what residents had to say about the issues and possible actions for addressing them. The newsletters are part of that dialogue process.
In September 2008, the Working Group delivered their recommendations report to Council.
Updates to the community on Council's progress
This report outlines the breakdown of 2007 greenhouse gas emissions from the District's corporate activities.
Drinking water quality reports
The Financial Information Act regulations require all local governments, to make available to members of the public certain detailed financial schedules in addition to the regular year-end financial statements of the District. This information consists of detailed listings of
remuneration and expenses for all members of Council remuneration and expenses for all employees with salaries in excess of $75,000 payments aggregating in excess of $25,000 to suppliers of goods and services a statement regarding any employee severance agreements in effect for the yearA separate requirement under the Community Charter is to report details of all permissive property tax exemptions for the year. For convenience, that report is included with the FIA schedules.
Documents:
2022 Financial Information Act Report2021 Financial Information Act Report2020 Financial Information Act Report2019 Financial Information Act Report2018 Financial Information Act Report2017 Financial Information Act Report2016 Financial Information Act Report2015 Financial Information Act Report2014 Financial Information Act Report2013 Financial Information Act Report2012 Financial Information Act Report2011 Financial Information Act Report2010 Financial Information Act Report
This working group examined long-term options for the delivery of fire and rescue services in the District of West Vancouver. The term was November 15, 2007 to January 2008.
The purpose of this report is to provide a source of information for the District’s General Fund capital asset expenditures for the next twenty years (2016 to 2035). The General Fund includes all of the District’s facilities, infrastructure, and equipment, with the exception of the Utility infrastructure (pipes, lift stations, pumps, and other water, sewer, and drainage fund assets). This document provides a compilation of all of the District’s General Fund assets, along with updated service lives and a 20-year projection, by asset class, of present value replacement costs as at 2015.
A comprehensive understanding of long-term asset management is a key requirement in support of fiscal sustainability. The creation of this listing, and the anticipated replacement cost projections, is an important step in creating a meaningful long-term financial plan for asset management in the District. The report provides the District with current capital asset and infrastructure data that informs and supports the District in its ongoing asset management process.
In May 2006, Council created the Fiscal Sustainability Task Force to make recommendations on fiscal strategies and actions that will assist the District with making decisions that are fiscally responsible and ensure a sustainable economic future for the community.
The Task Force delivered their final report to Council on November 27, 2006.