NEWS photo Terry Peters . FORMER North Vancouver City mayor Jack Loucks received a special tribute from new Mayor Barbara Sharp at the city's inaugural! meeting Monday. Former councillor Stalla Jo Dean was also honoured. Financial - Jonathon Narvoy Conivibuting Writer NOR? Vancouver City Mayor Barbara Sharp outlined her pri- Ofitics for the coming term at her inaugural city council on Dec. 6, includ- gg former mayor Jack Loucks. endorsed Sharp’s candidacy during the election campaign,” he. said..:“I’m sure her, che council and staff will continue @ a fine job.”.. . Redevelopment : “in : the Lower Lonsdale area wilt cre- a positive change for the - overall, Sharp. said ac’ the beginning of her “new Jack Loucks Court will be -the focus of the redevelopment “along” West “Ist Street,”: she id. “We will ‘also be dealing with the ‘provision of new infrastructure and a new road ‘network‘to support this excir- ig redevelopment project.” Improving the public road transpoit system is ano er‘challenge for the futur is. will, include'a stronger on. public transit, park- pedestrians and cyclists. In addition; work will continue to” and upgrade our ander- ‘ech. “The | ground network of essential services with regard to water and sewer infrastructure.” A dispute over land juris- diction could hold up comple- tion of a bicycle route along the lower level road system however. “We're hopeful that discussjons with the Squamish . Nation will result in the loca- tion of a trail through their lands, as well as a comprchen- sive agreement respecting pro- vision of services,” Sharp said. Meanwhile the Kinsman field is scheduled to be upgrad- , ed and the city will pursue the construction of an artificial turf playing field, Sharp said. , She also outlined several -_ initiatives to protect the envi- “ronment on the North Shore. “We will have programs to promote stream stewardship and habitat compensation, and establish environmentally sen- sitive areas; together with the development of and environ- . mental prqtection program,” she said. .- . City. government will ~ become increasingly accessible to the public, thanks to tech- nology. “We will be expanding ur Internet and other techno- logical ' capabilities’ to. ensure "greater. and asi our public,” Sharp ‘said. “We “will continue to seck ways to improve ; public: involvement “and participation.” ” ‘a Advisory rc - > Indemnity - ‘access ‘for ” A long-term financial plan- ning process will save taxpayer dollars, Sharp said. “My goal, which is shared by our newly elected council, is to maintain our reputation for fiscal man- agement. The process will see real public involvement in the budget process with a view to focusing on strategic issues.” She said that az the same time expenditures are held in check, services will continue to operate at levels the public has become accustamed to. “Our dedication wil! continue into the future, with a particular focus by our fire, police. and emergency programs on public education and involvement, ianning pushed Park & Tilford Gardens: Sharp and Mussatto; & Joint Strategic Plannin Committee: Sharp, Coun. Bi Bell, Perrault; @ Labour Relations Steering Committee: Ken Tollstam, city administrator; Richard Shore, director of Human Resources; Bruce Hawkshaw, city clerk; @ Waterfront Industrial Noise Control Committee: Braithwaite; ’ @ Social Planning Advisory Committee: Keating; B Street Naming Committee: Perrault; Braithwaite; Bell; Tollstam. © for we all know that prevention, is the best cure,” Shasp said. Sharp appointed: the fol- lowing to serve on special committees: an Advisory Design Panel: Coun. Bob Fearnley; Planning Commission: Coun. Craig Keating, Sharp; ‘ Heritage Advisory Commission: Coun. Darryl Mussatto; . @ Library: Board:- Coun. Barbara Perrault; . Review Committee: -Coun. © John Braithwaite; ; ’ “B Environmental Protection P Committec: Keating; lens Review Board —— NVD mayor — wants to grow | local economy | Cheryl Misurka Contributing Writer IN his inaugural speech Monday, North Vancouver’. District Mayor Don Bell promised to “kick-start” © - the local economy. soe Bell also pledged to work on improving, communicati between the public and the municipality, increasing youth involve- ment in the municipality and providing strong !eadesnip to coun cil. He said the district must attract new businesses to the future Maplewood industrial and business park, and said he hopes to increase employment and build a stronger economy in the distri “It’s time to get on with it, create employment and a tax bas: and get things moving,” he said to the crowd of about a hundred See Council page 3 West Van mayor. - outlines his goals Anna-Louise Pentland Contributing Writer a THE reign of the first female mayor in Wes ‘Vancouver came to an end on Monday night. An enthusiastic crowd overflowed the halt to witness the new council being sworn in. _ wt outlined four key issues in his Mayor Ron Wood a TT fist act th i f the standing t action was the reappointment of the. standing rec ation facilities master plan committee, chaired by Cotwi?’Alan Williams and including members Coun. Victor Durman asd Coun: Bill Soprovich. os The committee will continue to implement the rec ities master plan. including land-use assessment,’ upgrading “anc building of recreational facilities, upgrading the seniors centre and additional youth facilities. we PY His second target is the one which will be sure to stir so troversy along the way —- additional market housing for Wood said this would “conceivably” include re-zoning to all “See Revenw Pacemaster A - Consumers best ~~ Bet your lauadry room} j doesn't look like this! | But it could! key Its time to let us help you get tidy an orgenized. - Fs) We. can: design it all for your needs 3 ‘and fit in just about any space ~ .ccand we're quick and affordable too. Gall fora tree estimate. | 1385 Crown q WOODLINES CUSTOM BUILT FURNITURE FOR HOME OR OFFICE ’ Mon-Fri 9-5 « Sat 10-4 ee “