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Agendas & Minutes
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Special Council meeting (closed session) to be held in the Municipal Hall Main Floor Conference Room.
Regular Council meeting to be held in the Municipal Hall Council Chamber.
- Mayor Booth – Year In Review 2019: Information presentation.
- Proposed Development Variance Permit 18-037 for 4358 Ross Crescent: Approved.
- 2020 Union of British Columbia Municipalities’ Age-Friendly Communities Grant: Approved.
- Development Application Amendment for 303 Marine Drive: Bylaw received first reading; public hearing scheduled for February 3, 2020.
- Proposed Zoning Bylaw 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw 4938, 2019 (5776 Marine Drive - Thunderbird Marina): Bylaw adopted.
- Proposed: Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw 5030, 2019; and Heritage Designation Bylaw 5031, 2019 (985 Duchess Avenue – the Boyd House): Bylaw 5030 received 2nd reading and will be further modified; bylaw 5031 received second and third reading.
- Heritage Designation of 1143 Eyremount Drive (On-Table): Bylaw received first reading; public hearing scheduled for March 9, 2020.
- Proposed Development Variance Permit for 3742 Marine Drive: Consideration set for February 10, 2020.
- Proposed Development Variance Permit 19-104 for 107-575 16th Street (Sign Bylaw Variance): Consideration set for February 10, 2020.
- 2020 Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel Meeting Date: Meeting set for March 25, 2020.
- Appointments to Metro Vancouver Committees for 2020: Information.
- Appointment of Council Representatives to Boards, Committees, and Working Groups for 2020: Approved.
- Delegation Request: Approved.
- Notice of Motion regarding Discriminating Land Title Covenants: Notice of proposed motion given.
Special Council meeting (closed session) to be held in the Municipal Hall Main Floor Conference Room
Regular Council meeting to be held in the Municipal Hall Council Chamber.
- Delegation: West Vancouver Streamkeeper Society and Secondary School Students regarding Spawner Salmon Survey Results – Fall 2019: Information presentation.
- Presentation: Metro Vancouver regarding Update to Metro 2040: Information presentation.
- Memorandum: Cancellation and Rescheduling of Public Hearing regarding 303 Marine Drive (Proposed Zoning Bylaw 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw 5051, 2020): Public hearing re-scheduled for March 10, 2020.
- Councillor’s Motion regarding Discriminating Land Title Covenants: Approved with amendments.
- Asset Management Update: Information Report.
- Horseshoe Bay Local Area Plan: Phase 2 Progress Report: Approved.
- Council Committees – Overview, Framework and Administration: Information Report.
- Proposed Replacement of Gleneagles Community Centre Advisory Committee Terms of Reference: Policy approved.
- Delegation Request: Approved.
Please note that the Public Hearing for 303 Marine Drive, originally scheduled for February 3, will not be proceeding on February...
Special Council meeting (closed session) to be held in the Municipal Hall Main Floor Conference Room.
Regular Council meeting held in the Municipal Hall Council Chamber.
- Delegation - HUB North Shore Committee, regarding Top Priority Safe Bikeways on the North Shore: Information presentation.
- Delegation - Baptist Housing, regarding Vision for Inglewood Care Centre: Information presentation.
- Proposed Development Variance Permit 19-104 for 107-575 16th Street: Approved
- Proposed Development Variance Permit 19-040 for 3742 Marine Drive: Deferred for staff review.
- Coastal Marine Management Plan Working Group - Interim Report: Information Report.
- Climate Emergency – Bylaw and Policy Amendment: Bylaws received first reading; public hearing scheduled for February 24, 2020.
- Proposed Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw 5052, 2020 at Uplands Way in Rodgers Creek, Area 6: Bylaws received first reading.
- Cancellation and Rescheduling of Public Hearing regarding Proposed Heritage Designation Bylaw 5053, 2020 (1143 Eyremount Drive – the Forrest-Baker House): Public hearing rescheduled for March 10, 2020.
- Proposed: Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw 5030, 2019; and Heritage Designation Bylaw 5031, 2019 (985 Duchess Avenue – the Boyd House): Bylaws received third reading as modified.
- Proposed: Zoning Amendment Bylaw 5044, 2019; OCP Amendment Bylaw 5045, 2019; Phased Development Agreement Authorization Bylaw 5041, 2019; and Development Permit 19-061 (Areas 5 and 6 of Rodgers Creek): Bylaws adopted and permit approved.
Special Council meeting (closed session) to be held in the Municipal Hall Main Floor Conference Room.
Regular Council meeting held in the Municipal Hall Council Chamber.
- Presentation - West Vancouver’s New Library Director – 90 Days In: Information report.
- Proposed 2020 Operating & Capital Budgets: Approved with amendments.
- Proposed: Official Community Plan Bylaw 4985, 2018, Amendment Bylaw 5054, 2020; and Zoning Bylaw 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw 5055, 2020 (Climate Emergency Response): Bylaws received second and third reading as modified.
- Proposed Building Bylaw 4400, 2004, Amendment Bylaw 5056, 2020 (Climate Emergency Response): Bylaw received second and third reading as modified.
- Delegation Request: Denied.
- Memorandum - Submission of Speculation and Vacancy Tax Resolution to the Lower Mainland Local Government Association: Approved.
Special Council meeting (closed session) to be held in the Municipal Hall Main Floor Conference Room.
Rescheduled to March 10, 2020: the public hearing scheduled for March 9, 2020 has been rescheduled to March 10, 2020 at 6 p.m. in the...
Regular Council meeting held in the Municipal Hall Council Chamber.
- Hollyburn Family Services Society, regarding 2019 A Year in Review: Information presentation.
- Arts Facilities Advisory Committee – Arts Facilities Site Identification Analysis Final Report: Approved.
- Bylaws for an Inter-Municipal Ride-hailing Business Licence: Bylaws received three readings, consideration of adoption set for March 30, 2020.
- Memorandum: 707 and 723 Main Street – Modified Development Covenant: Approved.
- Proposed Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw 5052, 2020 (Uplands Way in Rodgers Creek, Area 6): Bylaws received second and third reading.
- Proposed: Official Community Plan Bylaw 4985, 2018, Amendment Bylaw 5054, 2020; and Zoning Bylaw 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw 5055, 2020 (Climate Emergency Response): Bylaws adopted.
- Proposed Building Bylaw 4400, 2004, Amendment Bylaw 5056, 2020 (Climate Emergency Response): Bylaw adopted.
- Memorandum regarding Cancellation of Scheduled 2020 Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel Meeting: Approved.
Public hearing regarding:
- Proposed Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 5053, 2020 for 1143 Eyremount Drive; and
- Proposed ...
Special Council meeting (open session) held in the Municipal Hall Council Chamber.
- Proposed Heritage Designation Bylaw 5053, 2020 (1143 Eyremount Drive – the Forrest Residence): Bylaw received second and third reading as modified.
- Proposed Zoning Bylaw 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw 5051, 2020 (303 Marine Drive): Bylaw received second and third reading.
Special Council meeting (closed session) to be held in the Municipal Hall Main Floor Conference Room.
Regular Council meeting held in the Municipal Hall Council Chamber.
- We strongly encourage the community to stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
- Please watch the Council meeting online at westvancouver.ca/council-videos.
- If you wish to present to Council, please consider submitting your comments to [email protected] instead of attending in person.
- The District has implemented physical distancing measures, and the capacity of the Council Chamber is therefore limited.
- Proposed 2020-2024 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw 5058, 2020: Deferred to the April 20, 2020 regular Council meeting.
- Proposed 2020 Capital Funding Report: Deferred to the April 20, 2020 regular Council meeting.
- Proposed Development Cost Charge (DCC) Expenditure Bylaws for Highway Facilities Development and Parkland Development: Deferred to the April 20, 2020 regular Council meeting.
- Civic Site Safety Fencing: Approved.
- Inter-Municipal Ride-hailing Business Licence Bylaws (5059, 5060, 5061, 5062, and 5063): Bylaws adopted.
- Proposed: Zoning Bylaw 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw 5051, 2020; and Development Permit 19-055 (303 Marine Drive): Bylaw adopted and permit approved.
- Submission of Speculation and Vacancy Tax Resolution to the Lower Mainland Local Government Association: Approved.
- Proposed Amendment to 2020 Council Meeting Schedule: Approved.
- On March 30, Council cancelled all regularly scheduled council meetings until the end of June, with the exception of April 20 and May 4 meetings.
- On April 20, Council rescheduled the May 4 regular Council meeting to April 27.
- Council may call special meetings to deal with emergent business as required.
- On March 30, Council cancelled all regularly scheduled council meetings until the end of June, with the exception of April 20 and May 4 meetings.
- On April 20, Council rescheduled the May 4 regular Council meeting to April 27.
- Council may call special meetings to deal with emergent business as required.
Special Council meeting (closed session) to be held in the Municipal Hall Main Floor Conference Room.
Regular Council meeting held in the Municipal Hall Council Chamber.
- We strongly encourage the community to stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
- Please watch the Council meeting online at westvancouver.ca/council-videos.
- If you wish to present to Council, please consider submitting your comments to [email protected] instead of attending in person.
- The District has implemented physical distancing measures, and the capacity of the Council Chamber is therefore limited.
- Presentation - COVID-19 Update: Information presentation.
- Proposed 2020-2024 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw 5075, 2020: Bylaw received three readings.
- Proposed 2020 Capital Funding Report: Deferred to April 27, 2020.
- Proposed Development Cost Charge (DCC) Expenditure Bylaws for Highway Facilities Development and Parkland Development: Bylaws received three readings.
- Proposed 2020 Annual Tax Rates Bylaw 5072, 2020: Bylaw received three readings; penalties modified.
- Proposed: Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw 5030, 2019; and Heritage Designation Bylaw 5031, 2019 (985 Duchess Avenue - the Boyd House): Bylaws adopted.
- North Shore Advisory Committee on Disability Issues: Review of 2019 Committee Work and 2020 Work Plan and Budget Request: Approved.
Special Council meeting (closed session) to be held in the Municipal Hall Main Floor Conference Room.
Regular Council meeting held in the Municipal Hall Council Chamber.
- We strongly encourage the community to stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
- Please watch the Council meeting online at westvancouver.ca/council-videos.
- If you wish to present to Council, please consider submitting your comments to [email protected] instead of attending in person.
- The District has implemented physical distancing measures, and the capacity of the Council Chamber is therefore limited.
- Proposed 2020 Capital Funding Report: Approved.
- Community Grants Recommendations: Arts, Culture & Heritage and Community Services & Social Services Grants: Approved.
- Temporary Protection of the Finqueneisel Summer House at 6043 Gleneagles Close: Approved.
- Proposed Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw 5075, 2020: Bylaw adopted.
- Proposed: Highway Facilities Development Cost Charge Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw 5070, 2020; and Parkland Development Cost Charge Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw 5071, 2020: Bylaws adopted.
- Proposed 2020 Annual Tax Rates Bylaw 5072, 2020: Bylaw adopted.
- Request for Senior Government Funding for Public Transit during COVID-19 Pandemic: Approved.
- On March 30, Council cancelled all regularly scheduled council meetings until the end of June, with the exception of April 20 and May 4 meetings.
- On April 20, Council rescheduled the May 4 regular Council meeting to April 27.
- Council may call special meetings to deal with emergent business as required.
- We strongly encourage the community to stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
- Please watch the Council meeting online at westvancouver.ca/council-videos.
- If you wish to present to Council, please consider submitting your comments to [email protected] instead of attending in person.
- The District has implemented physical distancing measures, and the capacity of the Council Chamber is therefore limited.
- Strategic Plan 2020 - 2021: Approved.
- Gateway Residences Development Proposal (707 & 723 Main Street): Bylaws received first reading; public hearing scheduled for June 23, 2020.
- Proposed Water Reservoir at Hi-View Lookout (Cypress Bowl Road): Approved.
- Delegation Requests: Approved.
- We strongly encourage the community to stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
- Please watch the Council meeting online at westvancouver.ca/council-videos.
- If you wish to present to Council, please consider submitting your comments to [email protected] instead of attending in person.
- Delegation - Cathy Peters, regarding Child Sex Trafficking in BC and How to Stop It: Information presentation
- Proposed Official Community Plan Amendment and Rezoning – 2195 Gordon Avenue: Consideration of first reading and public hearing date setting.
- Update on Economic Development Plan Implementation and Local Economic Recovery: Consideration of approval.
- Proposed Alternative Tax Collection Scheme Bylaw 5078, 2020: Consideration of adoption.
- Preliminary Development Proposal for 2204 Bellevue Avenue and 177 22nd Street: Consideration of approval.
- Proposed Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw 5052, 2020: Consideration of adoption.
- Sustainable Buildings Policy Harmonization: Consideration of approval.
- On March 30, Council cancelled all regularly scheduled council meetings until the end of June, with the exception of April 20 and May 4 meetings.
- On April 20, Council rescheduled the May 4 regular Council meeting to April 27.
- Council may call special meetings to deal with emergent business as required.
Public hearing regarding proposed: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4985, 2018, Amendment Bylaw No. 5064, 2020; Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010,...
Regular Council meeting held in the Municipal Hall Council Chamber.
Regular Council meeting held in the Municipal Hall Council Chamber.
Regular Council meeting held in the Municipal Hall Council Chamber.
Regular Council meeting held in the Municipal Hall Council Chamber.
Regular Council meeting held in the Municipal Hall Council Chamber.
Regular Council meeting held in the Municipal Hall Council Chamber.
Regular Council meeting held in the Municipal Hall Council Chamber.
Regular Council meeting held in the Municipal Hall Council Chamber.
Regular Council meeting held in the Municipal Hall Council Chamber.
Regular Council meeting held in the Municipal Hall Council Chamber.
Regular Council meeting held in the Municipal Hall Council Chamber.
Regular Council meeting held in the Municipal Hall Council Chamber.
Meeting Definitions
Regular Meeting
Scheduled twice per month on Mondays in the Council Chamber at Municipal Hall to consider a variety of municipal business matters such as bylaws, development applications, budgets and tax rates.
Special Meeting
To deal with emerging issues and are held other than scheduled regular Council meetings.
Public Hearing
Held pursuant to the Local Government Act and provide an opportunity for persons who believe that their interest in property may be affected by a proposed zoning bylaw or amendment, or a proposed official community plan bylaw or amendment, to address Council on the subject bylaw.