north shure news ___ MUNICIPAL VOTES taken on issues addressed by = North Vancouver District Council meeting on July 21 includ- ed: Attendance: 36 Capacity: 126 | Duration of meeting: 4:55 Absent: Coun, Munroe ‘Issue: That a development permit be issued to BC Rail _ Properties to allow for exten- “sions and additions to the existing pulp sheds, new grain storage silos, a new mainte- _ nance office/workshop and a _<¢- Mew layout for part of the rail “yard on site at 1995 West Ist Street (Vancouver Wharves) and that the portion of the ' “permit dealing with a pro- posed 34 m metal cre shed be 2h eleted until after upcoming, - consideration of amendments: to the district’s Industrial Zoning. Result: Passed 4-2 Against: Mayor Bell, Coun a Issuci’ ‘That funding, in “the: } of °$55,000 be . _-amount -. approved for the construction of. the. Zig Zag’ Trail .in Pemberton.. funds coming ~ from the Capital Contingency. Fund. ;Cour. Deering-Robb argued hat the project was queue : jumping and should be part of “budget deliberations for ary, 1998, ; “Result: Passed 5 5-1 Heights.,. with’ Against: Coun, Deering- Robb. Issue: That staff be empow- ered to enter into discussions with the Vancouver Port Corporation for the purpose of acquiring jurisdiction over all appropriate foreshore head lease areas within the district. Result: Passed unanimously Issue: That council reiterate its previous opposition to all logging in the watershed and Mayor Bell be requested to take a similar position in his capacity as Chairman of the _ Regional Water Committee and as a member of the _ Greater Vancouver Regional . ’ District. Result: Passed unanimously Issue: That council send a let- ter of protest to the provincial government concerning the current lack of power behind policies such as the Motor Vehicle Act in connection with faulty brakes on large trucks which has. been the cause of numerous accidents on district roads and that the province be urged to make the necessary changes. Result: Passed unanimously “Issue: That the following res- olution be forwarded to the Union: of British Columbian Municipalities (UBCM) for consideration as a fate item at the 1997 convention. Whereas neighborhoods rep- * Break your boundaries. ‘The Citizen Aqualand Collection. «The frst watch with built-in depth RECORD _ resent the building blocks of our community; r Whereas the protection of neighborhood character and ambience is critical to a high standard if livability; Whereas infill housing in mature neighborhoods must be sympathetic and harmo- nious with the existing builr environment, Whereas the neighborhood zoning initiative is restricted to the size, shape, height and placement of houses and garages on a lot; And whereas landscaping and architectural clements are crit- ical considerations in the maintenance of neighborhood character; Therefore be it resolved that the UBCM) request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to amend: the Municipal Act to cnable municipalities and their resi- dents to consider architectural and landscaping elements as part of a neighborhood zon- ing program. Result: Passed unaniniously. Issue:: That debate’ on the 1997-99 Land Development Program ‘outlined in the July 17 joint report of - the Directors — of | Corporate Services, Financial Services and Manning and Development Services _ be deferred to the August 25. agenda. Result: Passed unanimously — Martin Millerchip — sae Sunday, July 27, 1997 — North Shore News ~ 9 HELPING THE WORLD WRITE NOW ANG Self-sufficiency through literacy in the developing world 4 For information, call 1-800-661-2633 NorrH Shore Pusuc TRANSIT ALERT. (Bj...s of public transit on the North Shore, along with thousands of other residents who would use public transit ifit was designed for their needs, are increasingly critical of ~ East-West Service - Inconvenient Routes - Neighbourhood Service Public transportation in North Vancouver, which might include the use of mini buses,could be dramatically improved if we were in charge of our own destiny, while, at the same time, being linked tothe regional system. -Cuts in service ~ Fare increases ~ Frequency of Service The GVRD is currently seeking more control over regional transportation governance and funding. This includes opportunities for locally controlled public transportation systems similar in scope to West Vancouver's blue buses. THE OPPORTUNITY EXISTS FOR NORTH VANCOUVER TO OPERATE OUR OWN AUTONOMOUS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM: without, in principle,assuming any additional cost for North Vancouver residents" I made a motion to district council, seconded by councillor Munroe, that we pursue this - matter and ask the City of North Vancouver to join in such an endeavour. . The motion was defeated .. with Mayor Bell and concillors Carolan, Peering: -Robb and Muti voting against. Notwithstanding, | firmly believe that this goal shou td be pursued for the sake of our” livability,convenience, economic benefits and the health of our residents. ‘What you can do:) Demand this item be revisited by: -writing to editor of this Paper -write to your MLA “write to the mayor «write to the individuals who did not support this motion fi A public awareness message by Ernie Crist, Councillor “KEEPING AN ELECTION PROMISE” Real Trucks! 3 years ago, Dodge set the truck market o oni ear. with the introduction of the new : » sensor les you go overboard any revolutionary Ram Pickup. Huge V10 & diesel power, a cab that easily doubles as a mobile site: office and styling second to none changed the full sized pick-up rules forever. For 1997, Dodge has..:.. introduced the mid-sized Dakota. 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