Reports
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.
Coriolis ReportThis 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.
Urbanics Ambleside Revitalization StudyAnnual financial reports for the District of West Vancouver.
2018 Annual Report 2017 Annual Report 2016 Annual Report 2015 Annual Report 2014 Annual Report 2013 Annual Report 2012 Annual Report 2011 Annual Report 2010 Annual ReportThe District of West Vancouver (DWV) is participating in the provincial Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP) to incent corporate greenhouse gas tracking and reduction.
The CARIP is a program that allows 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.
To be eligible for this conditional grant, local governments are required to report publicly on their plan and progress toward meeting their climate action goals, the nearest being a 33% reduction by 2020. The reports listed below summarize both the yearly emissions and the actions undertaken by DWV to reduce corporate greenhouse gases.
2011 CARIP Qualitative Summary Report 2012 CARIP Qualitative Summary Report 2013 CARIP Qualitative Summary Report 2013 CARIP Data Summary Report 2014 CARIP Qualitative Summary Report 2014 CARIP Data Summary Report 2015 CARIP Qualitative Summary Report 2015 CARIP Data Summary Report 2016 CARIP Qualitative Summary Report 2016 CARIP Data Summary Report 2017 CARIP Qualitative Summary Report 2017 CARIP Data Summary Report 2018 CARIP Qualitative Summary Report 2018 CARIP Data Summary ReportThe 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.
Community Dialogue Working Group Report Community Dialogue newsletter 1 Community Dialogue newsletter 2 Community Dialogue newsletter 3 Community Dialogue newsletter 4Updates to the community on Council's progress
Summer 2017 Winter 2017 Summer 2016 Winter 2015 Spring 2015 Summer 2014 Spring 2014 - Financial Edition Spring 2013 Spring 2012 Winter 2012This report outlines the breakdown of 2007 greenhouse gas emissions from the District's corporate activities.
Corporate Greenhouse Gas Inventory (2007)Drinking water quality reports
2018 Drinking Water Quality Annual Report 2017 Drinking Water Quality Annual Report 2016 Drinking Water Quality Annual Report 2015 Drinking Water Quality Annual Report 2014 Drinking Water Quality Annual Report 2013 Drinking Water Quality Annual Report 2012 Drinking Water Quality Annual Report 2011 Drinking Water Quality Annual Report 2010 Drinking Water Quality Annual ReportThe Field Sports Forum Working Group was made up of residents representing a cross section of field sport and community interests, to encourage and promote regular communication and collaboration between field sports groups and municipal staff and Council, and develop a Sport Field Master Plan for West Vancouver.
Final Report to Council Sport Field Master PlanThe 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 year
A 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.
2018 Financial Information Act Report 2017 Financial Information Act Report 2016 Financial Information Act Report 2015 Financial Information Act Report 2014 Financial Information Act Report 2013 Financial Information Act Report 2012 Financial Information Act Report 2011 Financial Information Act Report 2010 Financial Information Act Report