VILLAGE OF LIONS BAY COUNCIL MAYOR Brenda Broughton COUNCILLORS Scott Ando Fred Bain Ron McLaughlin Joanne Ronsley NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS Monday, June,4 th at 7.00pm Tuesday, June 19 th at 7.00pm Lions Bay Council Chambers 400 Centre Road, Lions Bay, BC MUNICIPAL SERVICES OFFICE Village Manager: Rory Mandryk Treasurer: Anne-Marie Koiner Building Inspector: Dave Butler Office Coordinator: Tanith Laughton Admin Assistants: Susan Loutet/ Fran McNichol Location: 400 Centre Road Mailing Address: PO Box 141 Lions Bay, BC V0N 2E0 Tel: 604 921-9333 Fax: 604 921-6643 Email: [email protected]PUBLIC WORKS Works Manager: Chuck Partridge Location: 5 Tidewater Way Tel: 604 921-9833 Email: [email protected]LIONS BAY FIRE RESCUE Fire Chief: Andrew Oliver Non-Emergency: 604 690-4908 Email: [email protected]www.lionsbay.ca June 2012 MONTHLY MUNICIPAL NEWS Village Update Village Update Village Update Village Update Lions Bay Beach Parks & Parking Update By Councillor Sco Ando The use and management of Lions Bay Beach Parks and parking in the Village is under review. Thank you to all the residents who responded to Council’s request for your ideas and opinions on the Lions Bay Beach Parks and Parking. The Official Community Plan envisioned planning and managing Lions Bay Parks “for the use of residents and a limited number of visitors.” Upon reviewing the responses, the raonale for some recommendaons was missing and the salient points lost. The following points cover most concerns raised in the responses and how Council is proposing to proceed. Park Use: 1. Improve the effecveness of signage regarding rules of park use. Signage regarding rules of park use including: use of picnic tables / areas and a warning about the sepc system:- a. Signs at park entrances b. Signs at washrooms and shower c. Signs at picnic tables We do not want to increase the number of signs. We want to consolidate the signs and improve their effecveness. 2. Sign for picnic tables. Sign-up for picnic tables was contenous with comments varying from “not praccal” to “how do we enforce it?”. We will change from a sign-up to asking people to limit their use to 45 minutes, similar to the tennis court. 3. Change morning park hours from 6:30 am to 8:00 am to align with noise bylaw and bylaw enforcement duty hours. 4. Ban smoking and prohibit the playing of amplified music. 5. Alcohol consumpon in Parks – enforcement is governed by Provincial Statutes and RCMP. 6. Engage residents to become “Ambassadors” to our Parks by monitoring and reporng violaons and abuses. 7. Provide a handicap parking spot near the Lions Bay Beach Park T h e V i l l a g e U p d a t e JUNE 2012 T h e M u n i c i p a l i t y o f t h e V i l l a g e o f L i o n s B a y
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VILLAGE OF LIONS BAY COUNCIL
MAYOR Brenda Broughton
COUNCILLORS Scott Ando Fred Bain Ron McLaughlin Joanne Ronsley NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS Monday, June,4th at 7.00pm Tuesday, June 19th at 7.00pm Lions Bay Council Chambers 400 Centre Road, Lions Bay, BC
MUNICIPAL SERVICES OFFICE Village Manager: Rory Mandryk Treasurer: Anne-Marie Koiner Building Inspector: Dave Butler Office Coordinator: Tanith Laughton Admin Assistants: Susan Loutet/ Fran McNichol Location: 400 Centre Road Mailing Address: PO Box 141 Lions Bay, BC V0N 2E0 Tel: 604 921-9333 Fax: 604 921-6643 Email: [email protected] PUBLIC WORKS Works Manager: Chuck Partridge Location: 5 Tidewater Way Tel: 604 921-9833 Email: [email protected] LIONS BAY FIRE RESCUE Fire Chief: Andrew Oliver Non-Emergency: 604 690-4908 Email: [email protected]
www.lionsbay.ca
June 2012
MONTHLY MUNICIPAL NEWS
Village Update Village Update Village Update Village Update
Lions Bay Beach Parks & Parking Update By Councillor Scott Ando
The use and management of Lions Bay Beach Parks and parking in the Village is under review. Thank you to all the residents who responded to Council’s request for your ideas and opinions on the Lions Bay Beach Parks and Parking. The Official Community Plan envisioned planning and managing Lions Bay Parks “for the use of residents and a limited number of visitors.” Upon reviewing the responses, the rationale for some recommendations was missing and the salient points lost. The following points cover most concerns raised in the responses and how Council is proposing to proceed. Park Use: 1. Improve the effectiveness of signage regarding rules of
park use. Signage regarding rules of park use including: use of picnic tables / areas and a warning about the septic system:-
a. Signs at park entrances b. Signs at washrooms and shower c. Signs at picnic tables
We do not want to increase the number of signs. We want to consolidate the signs and improve their effectiveness.
2. Sign for picnic tables. Sign-up for picnic tables was contentious with comments varying from “not practical” to “how do we enforce it?”. We will change from a sign-up to asking people to limit their use to 45 minutes, similar to the tennis court.
3. Change morning park hours from 6:30 am to 8:00 am to align with noise bylaw and bylaw enforcement duty hours.
4. Ban smoking and prohibit the playing of amplified music.
5. Alcohol consumption in Parks – enforcement is governed by Provincial Statutes and RCMP.
6. Engage residents to become “Ambassadors” to our Parks by monitoring and reporting violations and abuses.
7. Provide a handicap parking spot near the Lions Bay Beach Park
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Bylaw Enforcement: 1. Squamish RCMP will provide regularly scheduled visits to Beach Parks and
Parking Lots, on Friday and Saturday evenings from 8 – 10 pm, during the summer.
2. Increase bylaw enforcement during summer months and double-up on enforcement during busy summer weekends.
3. Council will review and set the hours for the Bylaws Enforcement Officer and investigate using Commissionaires.
4. Parking enforcement will be enforced throughout the year. If you observe a Bylaws infraction, please call the Bylaw Pager at (604) 205-0975.
5. The Bylaws Enforcement Officer has enhanced the relationship with the RCMP and CN Police. CN Police are committed to patrolling their right-of-ways.
Parking: 1. Limit visitor parking to 3 hours in Lions Bay Beach Park Lots :-
a. to provide visitor parking that is accessible and open to all b. to ensure that people who park and leave the Village by boat for the
day buy a Day Parking Pass 2. Update Day Parking Pass:-
a. should be numbered and dated to make them more secure b. should specify where pass is valid, so pass users park in the
appropriate locations, possibly with a map of where to park on the back c. limited to 24 hours d. increase cost from $10 per day to $15 per day to minimize Day Parking in Village
3. Consider installing parking meters in Lions Bay parking lots. A number of residents mentioned that anyone can go to West Vancouver enjoy parks / beaches and park for free. No one mentioned the $ 3.00 / hour parking in Stanley Park, English Bay or Kitsilano Beach. The Lions Bay Beach Park is 40m x 75m about the size of an average West Van lot. Hopefully, parking can help manage the number of users to this limited resource.
4. Limit the maximum number of days for parking to 3 consecutive days, unless special pass/permit is issued from the Village Office to be consistent with our Parking bylaw. Residents can only park their vehicles on the street for 3 consecutive days and Day Parking Pass should be the same.
5. No boat trailer parking on Village land to allow for more cars. If residents want to launch their boat, they should park their trailer at home.
6. Signage to indicate Parking Day Passes are available at LB Marina.
These suggestions were brought to Council at the May 7th and 22nd Council Meetings for discussions. If you have new ideas that will help find solutions for the Lions Bay Parks and parking in the Village please send an e-mail: to office@ lionsbay.ca, or in person at the Village Office before June 8th, 2012.
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MUNICIPAL NEWS
The Village of Lions Bay
THE BURNCO AGGREGATE MINE PROJECT By Mayor Brenda Broughton
On January 24th, 2012, Council resolved that “The Village of Lions Bay does not support the BURNCO Aggregate Mine Project at McNab Creek moving ahead”. The following letter was sent to BURNCO via the Canadian Environment Assessment Agency, on behalf of Council:-
The proposed BURNCO Aggregate Mine Project is in opposition to the Howe Sound Community Forum Principles For Cooperation document signed September 20th, 2002. The Principles For Cooperation document was signed by 15 signatories, including three Regional Districts, Greater Vancouver Regional District, Squamish Lillooet Regional District, Sunshine Coast Regional District, as well as the Squamish First Nation, the District of West Vancouver, Bowen Island Municipality, the Town of Gibsons, the Gambier Island Local Trust Committee, the Village of Lions Bay, the District of Squamish, the Resort Municipality of Whistler and Village of Pemberton. Please refer to the signed copy, attached. Gravel is a common commodity throughout British Columbia. This location’s pristine contribution to Howe Sound and the Sea to Sky Corridor, as the ‘Mother’s Lap’ of Howe Sound, cannot be replaced, once mined. This will have a significant negative impact on the economy.
The British Columbia economy is reliant on many elements, including protecting locations that attract Tourists worldwide. Mining 1 million to 1.6 million cubic feet of gravel annually from this area will create an open and active scar harming this Howe Sound, British Columbia jewel that is an acknowledged economic driver for all British Columbians. The proposed BURNCO Aggregate Mine Project will change the Sea to Sky Corridor pristine vistas negatively and irreversibly. These pristine vistas are acclaimed worldwide and make a significant and highly marketed contribution to the British Columbia and Canadian Tourist economy, including BC Ferry, Tourist Boating and Cruise Ship travel in Howe Sound. This project risks three species of salmon spawning. Howe Sound has now enjoyed two years of dolphin groupings of up to 200 dolphins along with occasional Killer Whale visits. Howe Sound continues to strengthen its environmental recovery. This must be allowed to continue. The Sea to Sky Corridor has often been voted the number one scenic highway in the world, acclaimed for its pristine vistas. Driving from south to north, should this mine project proceed it will negatively impact the first 12 kms of the Sea to Sky Highway from Horseshoe Bay travelling north. This will have a permanent impact on this area, the ‘Mother’s Lap’ of Howe Sound where your eye naturally travels, and will result in a negative economic impact for British Columbia and Canada. This jewel belongs to the people of British Columbia and Canada. We must be the ancestors of our future generations and protect this jewel for now and for our future. This project is in contravention to each of the Principles of Sustainability. This project must not proceed. This proposed project will harm the environment of Howe Sound and the economy of British Columbia, and thus of Canada. Sincerely, VILLAGE OF LIONS BAY
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MUNICIPAL NEWS
The Village of Lions Bay
Native Plant Garden Opening Saturday, May 26th at the ‘Art in the Garden’ Tour
By Mayor Brenda Broughton
Visionary leader Mary Miles began her search for a suitable site for a Native Plant Garden in Lions Bay beginning several years ago. Rob Simons, joined in this vision designing and creating a beautiful Gazebo gracing its entrance. About two years ago, Mary Miles, began formally leading and designing the Lions Bay Native Plant Garden in its current location. A friend and colleague, Jim Cadwaladr, Executive Director of the Milner Gardens and professional drawing for the garden. Roy Forster, former Director of Van Dusen Gardens also consulted on this project. Mary and committed volunteer, Louis Peterson, presented this
vision to the Lions Bay Council. Mary is a fourth generation Horticulturalist and world class artist, who was the Artist in Residence for years for the Van Dusen Gardens. Many hands have assisted Mary in accomplishing this vision, including the regular and committed work of both volunteers Louis Peterson and Tony Cox. One amazing, creative and committed volunteer was Rob Simons. Rob designed and built the Gazebo, which blesses the entry to the Native Plant Garden…it is spectacular…and reflective of Mary Miles’ vision to welcome people into a place of knowledge, sharing and education regarding the Native Plants of Lions Bay, while relaxing and reflecting. Rob’s Gazebo is so beautiful and enunciates the ‘Zen’ elements of the garden to be discovered within. Mary’s central mission in this project is to protect our biodiversity within the Village. Mary has encouraged volunteers to come forward, some of whom include Louis Peterson, Tony Cox, Carolyn Ann Wray, Rob and Ruth Simons, Joanne Ronsley, Doug and Sally Pollock, Paul and Peach Ackerheilm, Val Morton, Jean Butler, Chuck Partridge and the Lions Bay Public Works; Andrew Oliver and the Lions Bay Fire Rescue; Ute Philips, Roy Matthias, and Michael and
Brenda Broughton. Thank you to Mary Miles, and to husband, Victor Miles, for his support of Mary in this project. Thank you to each of the many committed volunteers mentioned, and any not mentioned, for your continuing effort.
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MUNICIPAL NEWS
The Village of Lions Bay
LIBRARY SERVICES - INTO THE FUTURE By Councillor Joanne Ronsley
Plans for the renewed Community Centre include the use of space on the second floor of the Hall for Library Services. At the beginning of May, Council asked for input to help them understand how this space could be used best to serve the needs of the community. A survey was commissioned
using the online application “Survey Monkey”, and questionnaires were also posted in the Library, the Village Office and the Post Office. Council and the Library Volunteers are thrilled with the large number of responses, and with the time and constructive thought that has gone into the replies. There has been a high level of support for continuing to provide Library Services to the Village, re-scoping, updating and adding to the current services, and a focus on upgrading these services to take advantage of the technology now available. There will, however, be even further possibilities for community input, since the questionnaire will be clarified in the upcoming issue of the Lions Bay Community News. Council will be reviewing all responses in detail over the next several weeks and will continue to keep everyone informed along the way. If you have new ideas for our Village Library, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or in person at the Village Office before June 8th, 2012.
THANK YOU LIONS BAY ARTS COUNCIL ! By Mayor Brenda Broughton
Thank you to the Lions Bay Arts Council and to Ute Philips, President. This year’s Art in the Garden was an inspiration, as it included music performances along with the
‘Art in the Garden’ and added a phenomenal and melodic beauty. There were 9 gardens, including the Native Plant Garden on Lions Bay Avenue at Southview Place. The musical performances included singing, guitar, piano, Chinese harp, cello, and violin in a variety of garden settings—the performers ranged from young children to adults. All performances were reported to be phenomenal—the young children that I heard playing were so professional and impressive. The Lions Bay Arts Council hosted a Wine Reception, sponsored by Odlum Brown and was graciously hosted by Mark and Carole Bajus. Thank you to the Bajus family for opening their magnificent home and viewscape for this occasion ! What an amazing day !
MUNICIPAL NEWS
The Village of Lions Bay
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Property Boundary Maintenance
Residents are reminded that the maintenance of land between their property boundary and the road is their responsibility. The Public Works team will not undertake repairs to driveways that cross municipal land, or maintain road allowance adjacent to property owner’s land.
