Jim _ Cuthbert: janice © Harris’. floor 5 But Bylaw G45 had far greater oP ations s, limiting existing: height of the existing seawelling until specific neighbor hood zoning is ‘adopted. One year later, one neighbor- ‘hood of tinder. 100 lots has its zoning in place ‘while. One of the few good men who really cares about his lifetime home town. Having an easier time as mayor since the new kids in the playpen f throw fewer tantrums. Pragmatic and people-caring when given time, but still hopeless at shaping or driving contentious debate forward. Easily confused by whose turn it is to speak, never mind what is being said. Do staff have it too soft with nice Uncle Murray? ‘44 expenses: $5,300 With experience as mayor, school board trustee and Safeway mouth- piece under his belt. Bell is an expert in public relations and committee business, His common sense has saved many tortuous debates from an explosion of hot air, but Dykeman has come to resent Bell's “sugges- tions” on process from the man who could unseat him from the mayor's chair, Teflon smoothness reveals little heart so far, “OF expenses: $2,098 if nat the lone wolf, certainly the joker in the pack. Omery, unpredictable and capable of carrying a political grudge for years. But a tireless (CUPE- endorsed) worker always on the Jookout for a good cuuse e.g. rapid tran- sit, ‘small houses, the arts, an end to watershed logging. Likes headlines and the excitement of a good fight. but a media favorite for consistent whistle-blowing. ‘Od expenses: $1087 ‘Together with Hasris, Cuthbert provides a voice for the district's future ecology although he weighs the political consequences of his actions far more carefully than she does. Unfailingly polite, a good listener and 4 consensus-seeker, Cuthbert is a good committee member and u litle more effective on this less fractious council than the last. More passion and less nit-picking would earn a higher grade. “OS expenses: $2,479 .: Razor-shasp, legal mind produces debate summary and succinct comment so quickly that some of the effect is _ often blunted by speed. Could be a devastating oppo- nent if she ever picked a fight. A leader, with Bell, in the struggle to. create’ corporate goals and efficiency. Ambitious. Could take on Dykeman if Bell holds off for another three years, "ON expenses: $ 2.587 "None of the “I-know-! better syndrome”. ‘that can be the down-side of ‘smoother politicians. Speaks from her heart without thought to conse’ quences and sometimes, unfortunately, preparation. Living proof that -council Meetings should finish at 10:30 p.m. while thought is still tational: An irritating tree-hugger to some, but without councillors ti Harris, | N.Y. will lose even more of its natural setting. 94 expenses toa personal conclusion. “Less is more’ eatiee to pelea as well as budgets and would better showcase 4 sound business mind and a fot of} “common Sense. - “OF expenses: so There-will be no official “conclusion to the ongoing - controversy of this east- west road link until the N, Lonsdale OCP hearings this summer, but a look. back at the vote moving. - “the debate into the 1995 “budget discussion is inter- esting. coe — June 27, 1994 wr bylaws last year that hee (; staff: workload: Bylaw 6644 tions. and/or re onstruction ‘in uncil and neighbors try to cope with a stream of de elopnient | permits. ‘ _— Mey § 9, 1994 | Cuthbort. Harvis.. IT'S ALMOST Easter and time for those mid- term council report cards, Voter-councillor inter- views are optional. For the benefit of North Shore News readers, council reporter: Martin’ Millerchip, whe Vancouver District, Council followed Norch since 1988. has prepared the following opinions and analysis. The News has already presented a similar evaluation of North Vancouver City Council (April 2) and will follow with West Vancouver District Council in the Sunday, April 1G ixsue. Some of the subjective considera- tions included in the evaluations are the degree of leadership, effective-. ness and preparation each councillor has exhibited during their term to date, Openness, avaitability and a willingness to cooperate or compro- mise with others also played a part in urade assessimeitt, The thrée new councillors, Don Bell, Pam’ Goldsmith-Jones and Pat Munroe, have had a dramatic impsct “on district council and the way it works, While all three embody different aspects of the career politician, col-.; lectively they have created a council more likely to reach consensus or compromise than its fragmented and | unpredictable predecessor. ‘ Alter years of talking about acces- sibility, corporate goals and. being business-like this council is actually living up to much of its stated intent. Real cuts in spending will result in postponed (notably the Parkgate rec centre) and © SEYMOUR SCHOOL ‘CROWDING - School overcrowding i in Seymour is not going. - away anytime.svon. This: ‘was one failed attempt to grapple with the problem by imposing a mioratorium on new.resi- dential development . “until a school master plan is agreed. by all ‘parties. — July 25, 1994 Cuthbort. “Harris... Golda’Jones and ‘duced the capital Ano, sioticattb “by. ; Capilano : Rugby Club for.a Class. A liquor licence that could have kept cits bar. open. sever days a week was finally denied district’ support after council had origi- nally ignored resident fears and supported the proposal’ 9 es Jim. Cuthbert _ reintro- ‘motion to deny.» _ - March 14, 1994 projects — COUNCIL REPORTER MARTIN MILLERCHIP reduced services but not in tax hikes. And this year, for the first time, the entire budget process has been open to the public. : Watching these budget meetings reinforces the need for a workable corporate business plan, something |: to which this council is committed. While the first draft was criticized for being long-winded and non-spe- cific, there is an obvious need to cre- ate a yardstick that can be used to measure future “good ideas” against * cost and defined corporate goals.) This approach to choosing one project. or. service over” another becomes increasingly important as budgets shrink in terms of-real dol-’: Jars and new Services cun only: be provided at-the expense of old.’ : Serious problems wait to test the’ early promise of this” council. . Secondary suites and ihe Monwoyitl Connector have been lurking i in. the weeds for a> long:'time. But “as” Windridge, Northlands and < the Maplewood Business Park are devel- ‘oped. in Seymour. council will face increasing resistance to the develop- ment of Cove and Mountain Forests: And the. — time-consuming | headaches associated’ with-“grass * roots neighborhood zoning have only” just begun: .