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T h e V i l l a g e U p d a t e—March 2014 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

VILLAGE OF LIONS BAY COUNCIL

MAYOR Brenda Broughton

COUNCILLORS Scott Ando Fred Bain Ron McLaughlin Joanne Ronsley NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS Tuesday, March 4 & 18, 2014 Lions Bay Council Chambers 400 Centre Road, Lions Bay, BC

MUNICIPAL SERVICES OFFICE Interim CAO: Grant McRadu Building Inspector: Dave Butler Accounting Clerk: Hayley Cook Office Coordinator: Mandy Koonts 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: Will Emo (Acting) 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]

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March 2014

LIONS BAY MONTHLY NEWS

Village Update Village Update Village Update Village Update 2014 UTILITY BILLS and SECONDARY SUITE SURCHARGES ARE NOW DUE

2014 Utility Bills were mailed Thursday, February 27th, 2014 and are due

for payment by 4 p.m. on March 31, 2014, to benefit from the “Prompt

Payment Discount”.

If you have not received your bill, please contact the Village Office at 604-

921-9333. Please ensure that you complete the questions on Secondary

Suites on the tear-off portion of the bill and return this to us with your

payment. A review of Secondary Suite declarations, under Bylaw 442, will

be undertaken, so please contact the Village Office if you think that the

information you have completed needs to be corrected.

Boat rentals and dog licenses for 2014 are now due for renewal at the

Village Office.

Please note that there will be no curbside pickup of branches by the

Works Crew this year. The bi-weekly yard trimming pickup will begin on

Fridays from March 14 and will continue through to November 21. The

Smithrite schedule is on page 5 of this update and can also be

downloaded from the Homeowner Resources page of the Village website.

Land Use Master Plan

A big thank you to those residents who attended Workshop

#1 on February 6th and also to those who were unable to

attend but provided written feedback. The summary docu-

ment form Workshop #1 is now available on the Land Use

Master Planning page of the Village website.

Workshop #2 occurred on February 26th with a small, focused working

group comprised of a variety of residents representing the diverse inter-

ests and different neighbourhoods of the Village. The goal of this work-

shop was to identify development ideas for conceptual site plans, consid-

erations for development permits and guidelines, infrastructure and ser-

vicing, zoning updates and implementation.

From the work accomplished in Workshop #2, a “Land Use and Develop-

ment Options Memo” will be created to submitted to Village Council for

review and consideration of potential next steps.

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MUNICIPAL NEWS

The Village of Lions Bay

The Events Committee is planning a

Lions Bay Giveaway Weekend May 31

-June 1, 2014 to replace this year’s

Community Garage Sale. Participation

in this fun, community-wide event is

open to all residents. Stay tuned for

more detailed information in April!

SAVE THE DATE

Smithrite Dumpster Removal

The Smithrite Dumpster located at the Klatt Building was re-

moved on February 28 in an effort to address the ongoing issue

of illegal dumping at this site. The area continues to be moni-

tored by video surveillance to ensure the illegal dumping stops.

Village staff are working with the Bear Smart Committee in an

effort to identify what, if any, alternatives can be arranged.

PLEASE NOTE:

THE MARCH 18 REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL IS CANCELLED DUE TO

COUNCIL / STAFF ABSENCES OVER SPRING BREAK

News Releases from Civic Info BC (click the links for details—

web version only):

Local Elections Reform to Include Four-Year Terms

Provincial Government Introduces Off Road Vehicle Bill

Recent Bylaw Updates:

Fees & Charges Bylaw #462 (adopted February 18, 2014)

A bylaw adopted to consolidate municipal fees. Includes fees previously charged under other bylaws as well as

some newly established fees. Pursuant to Section 4.2 of this bylaw, all previously existing fees are replaces by those

contained in Fees & Charges Bylaw #462.

Water Rates & Regulations Amendment Bylaw #467 (adopted February 18, 2014)

A bylaw to provide for the amending of Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of Bylaw No. 2—Water Rates &

Regulations Bylaw. The amended Schedule “A” denotes the 2014 user rates & prompt payment discount amount.

Waste Collection Amendment Bylaw #468 (adopted February 18, 2014)

A bylaw to provide for the amending of Schedule “A” attached to Bylaw No. 455—Waste Collection Bylaw. The

amended Schedule “A” denotes the 2014 collection rates & prompt payment discount amount.

A complete listing of these and other active bylaws

can be viewed on the Village website.

HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY!

Fun Facts about March 17th...

The very first St. Patrick’s Day parade was not in Ireland—it was in Boston in 1737

The city of Chicago goes so far as to dye the Chicago River green

10% of the 15 million greeting cards exchanged on St. Patrick’s Day are sold in New York

St. Patrick was not Irish—he was from Wales

Montreal is home to one of the longest running St. Patrick’s Day parades in North America—it dates back to

1824

Newfoundland has a provincial holiday on March 17th which marks its historic associations with Ireland

The word "shamrock" comes from the Irish word "seamróg," meaning "little clover"

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MUNICIPAL NEWS

The Village of Lions Bay

Village of Lions Bay Council Community Centre Update:

Council is pleased to announce that, at its Regular Council Meeting March 4th, 2014, Council

determined to move forward with the upgrading and renovation of our Community Hall, Library,

and Village Office. Since the November 5th, 2013 Council resolution, staff have been working

with Gerry Longson and Associates to create a Project Scope Ladder which Council believes in-

cludes the “necessary renovations” that will improve the safety, usage, and accessibility of our

Community Hall, Library and Village Office within a fiscally prudent budget.

The Project Scope Ladder identifies both what Council believes are the “must do” upgrades and

the “nice to have” renovations. If both the remaining $139,000 Federal CIIF and $443,000

Provincial CRP grants are able to be utilized, the total of all project works are estimated to cost

$950,000. The upgrades and the extent of the renovations will depend on the actual grant

funding the Village is approved for.

We want to thank both our MP John Weston and our MLA Jordan Study for their continued sup-

port and continued involvement in assisting the Village in obtaining the full amount of the

grants.

The Village will begin immediately to replace the roofs and then move to improving the seismic

integrity of both buildings. Included in the $950,000, and additional to the roof replacement,

will be seismic upgrades to the south, west and north walls of the community center as well as

the reinforcement of the east wall of both buildings. There will be the installation of a handi-

capped washroom, improvements to the existing washrooms, improvements to the community

kitchen, improvements to the HVAC, and to the plumbing. The existing shed south of the Com-

munity Centre will be removed, the existing oil tank relocated & new pavers installed and land-

scaping work undertaken. Additional room will be provided within the Community Centre,

through the purchase of two Britco trailers to house the Village’s archives. The work to the Vil-

lage Office will necessitate the moving of the Village staff and Council Chamber for a short peri-

od and plans are being crafted to move the Village Office temporarily to the Klatt Building.

We all know that the Community Centre is the heart of our community and we understand that

our investment will add another 25 plus years to the life expectancy of these buildings, provided

of course we ensure these assets are maintained on an annual basis.

We also want to thank you, our residents, for being so patient. We are pleased to be moving

forward and we look to our community coming together and are hopeful that we can re-open our

newly renovated Community Centre, Library and Village Hall in early summer of this year.

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MUNICIPAL NEWS

The Village of Lions Bay

2014 Water User Rate, Solid Waste Fee (Garbage, Recycling, and Green Yard Waste) and Secondary Suite Surcharge

Please Note: In order to receive the ‘Prompt Payment Discount’ the Utilities and Secondary Suite Sur-

charge Notice must be paid by 4 pm on Monday March 31, 2014 Water User rates for 2014 reflect an increase of 10% over the 2013 rates to pay for the cost of operating our water system. For example, a single family residence rate will increase by $62 per year, from $617 in 2013 to $679 in 2014. For 2014, Council chose to begin addressing a historical anomaly in the water utility. This in-crease partially pays for the water utility budget deficit as the revenues have been historically inadequate to cover the operating expenditures (including the amortization costs of water infrastructure assets) as well as the need to create capital reserves. Council has also decided to conduct a review of the water user rate and parcel tax structures for 2015 and onwards, for the whole Village of Lions Bay to determine the annual rate increase required to self-fund water utility. This review will most likely see the rationalization of rates for all areas including Brunswick. A self-funded water utility pays for its operating costs and builds up capital re-serves for infrastructure replacement in the future.

The Solid Waste fee, (garbage, recycling, and green yard waste) will also reflect an increase of 2.6% over the 2013 rates. For example, the rate for a single family residence will increase by $9 per year, from $352 to $361.

At the bottom of the Utilities and Secondary Suite Surcharge Notice is a tear-off portion for all property owners to include with their 2014 payment. For property owners with Secondary Suites, please answer the questions on the tear-off to determine if your payment should include the Secondary Suite surcharge.

Bi-Weekly yard trimmings pickup will begin on Fridays from March 14th and will continue through to No-vember 21st. Yard trimmings must be placed in Kraft paper bags, or designated garbage cans for pickup. Smithrite Customer Service can be reached at 604-529-4030 if you have a missed pickup or questions re-garding their service.

Get rid of your old fridge and receive $30 If you have a fridge that measures between 10-24 cubic feet and is still in working condition, BC Hydro will pick it up at no charge, recycle it, and give you $30 for it. To find out more call 604-881-4357 or visit www.BCHydro.com.

Garbage and Bears Do Not Mix! The Lions Bay Bear Smart Committee reminds all residents that it is essential to store garbage so that it is completely inaccessible to bears - this is the biggest problem facing our wild bears. It is important to keep the bears moving through the Village, eating only natural food sources and not becoming habituated to gar-bage. The Bear Smart Committee recommends freezing particularly smelly (attractive!) items before adding them to the garbage (e.g. prawn shells): ‘a fed bear is a dead bear!’ Please put garbage and recycling out after 5 am on Fridays.

E-Post Messaging System Please provide us with your email address and we will add you to our mailing list to send you emails regard-ing important events, meetings, messages, and emergency notifications. Contact [email protected] to be added to the list.

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MUNICIPAL NEWS

The Village of Lions Bay

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MUNICIPAL NEWS

The Village of Lions Bay

BOIL WATER NOTICE

Issued pursuant to Order of a Drinking Water Officer

under Section 14 of the Drinking Water Protection Act

WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM COVERED BY THIS NOTICE

This Boil Water Notice issued March 6, 2014 by Drinking Water Officer Nader Massoud applies to the following water

supply system:

Lions Bay Water System located at 400 Centre Street, Lions Bay, V0N 2E0

For Harvey Creek and Magnesia Creek Water systems, and should be followed by all persons using water from

the system.

REASON FOR THIS NOTICE

This Notice is being issued because:

Elevated turbidity levels on March 6, 2014

REQUIREMENTS

The Drinking Water Officer, in consultation with the Medical Health Officer, requires the following steps be taken to

minimize the risks associated with this water system.

Water from the water system must not be used for DRINKING, WASHING READY TO EAT FOODS,

MAKING ICE FOR CONSUMPTION OR BRUSHING TEETH. Must use either bottled water or water

that has been otherwise fully disinfected as per instructions on the HealthLinkBC #49b – How to Disin-

fect Drinking Water document.

Water can be used as is for flushing toilets, laundry and the washing of non food preparation surfaces.

Contact the issuing Vancouver Coastal Health Drinking Water Officer at 604-983-6758 when the water treat-

ment system is back in operation to discuss the procedures to properly disinfect the water distribution

system and the water testing necessary before this notice will be rescinded.

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MUNICIPAL NEWS

The Village of Lions Bay

BOIL WATER NOTICE (continued from previous page)

OBLIGATION OF OWNERS OF PUBLIC PREMISES

Owners of public premises served by this water system must:

notify the public that the water is not potable water by posting a sign at every sink or drinking water fountain

accessible to the public;

if normal business practices provide an opportunity, verbally advise any person who may use the domestic

water system for a domestic purpose that the water is not potable water.

(See Drinking Water Protection Regulation, section 10)

DURATION OF THIS NOTICE

This Notice remains in effect unless and until another public notice is issued upon the Order of a Drinking Water Officer

advising that the Notice has been amended or may be rescinded.

CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE TO COMPLY

It is an offence under the Drinking Water Protection Act to fail to comply with an Order under Section 14 of this Act.

Failure to provide public notice of a drinking water threat issued is subject to a Violation Ticket with a monetary penalty

of $575 for each day of non-compliance.

QUESTIONS

If you have any questions concerning this notice, please contact:

Will Emo, Village of Lions Bay at 604-968-7309

Or:

Nader Massoud, Dr inking Water Officer , Vancouver Coastal Health at 604-983-6758

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Calendar here.