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Kensington-Cedar Cottage - Cityplan Meeting Minutes
Minutes from March 30, 2000 Meeting
In attendance:
Anne Roberts (chair), Ken Baker, Terry Walton, Greg Corrigan,
Michael White (recorder), UBC Student
1. Traffic Signals
- Michael clarified that there is no quota system in place for the additional signals allocated for the Vision's communities (i.e. one for Dunbar and one for KCC); the signals will be placed according to need;
- the Signal Program's budget was increased in 1999 to pay for the additional signals;
- now waiting for Arterials Engineer to be hired so work can proceed.
2. Kingcrest: (i.e. old Safeway)
- clarified that this area is known as Kingcrest, not Kingscrest;
- Anne reported back on a conversation with Ann McAfee, Director of City Plans; neighbourhood centre planning will begin as soon as possible (i.e. early next year); there is little chance that Council would adjust resources at this time to speed the process up; Cmte decided not to go to Council at this time and not to meet with a development consultant;
- Michael reported that he is working on a policy for the City not to support non pedestrian friendly conditional uses in the Vision identified neighbourhood centres and shopping areas; to be in effect until the neighbourhood centre planning takes place;
- Michael reported that a gas station recently made an inquiry for part of the Kingcrest site; staff told the inquirer they would not support this, based on the Vision Directions for the site;
- staff are still in early discussions with the Chinese Baptist Church; the Library has expressed interest in obtaining a site for a replacement branch;
- the City has invited two members of the CityPlan Committee to attend the interdepartmental staff team assigned to this proposal; Greg Corrigan will attend, and he will also find an additional rep.
3. Dogs in Fraserview Cemetery
- Greg said there are some strange enforcement procedures being used to keep dogs on leash in the area;
- MW to report back with more info.
4. Financing Growth
- Anne received a call from Ronda Howard, from the Planning Department; looking for a community rep to sit on the advisory group for the Financing Growth review; Anne and Ken will alternate as reps;
- Anne to follow up with Ronda.
5. Welwyn Rowhouse Project
- the Rowhouse Demonstration project for Welwyn Street is being planned by the City's Housing Centre; expect zoning and procedures to be created by early next year;
- contact Michael for more info.
6. Billboards
- Anne recently submitted a letter to Council on behalf of the Cmte on the proliferation of billboards in the City; requested a ban;
- she will follow up with Frances Bula and Lisa Smedman for newspaper coverage;
- folks should send in billboard comments and complaints to Pat Johnston in the Planning Department (873-7461) or pat_johnston@city.vancouver.bc.ca
7. Brochure/Keeper
- Cmte satisfied with the look of the brochure;
- Susan Anderson will coordinate translation, printing, and distribution;
- Michael will change all references to Kingscrest to read Kingcrest.
8. AGM - April 27th
- Michael to invite folks involved in the earlier implementation workshops to the AGM;
- Susan Anderson to place ad in Eastside Courier and will send a copy of the brochure to the media;
- Michael will ask Angela Ko to translate at the AGM;
- Anne/Michael will need to get in touch with Cmte members prior to event to confirm speakers/roles.
- format will be (including some suggested items for discussion):
1. Report back from Cmte members on projects started/completed over the past year:
- Kingcrest (Greg C.)
- Broadway/Commercial - station and precinct plan (Barb or Ken)
- traffic calming projects, including photos taken by Sandy James (Uli)
- KCC community web page (Michael)
2. Projects that are planned for the future:
- arterials planning/traffic signals (Michael)
- Windsor Street Greenway/Bikeway (Michael)
- neighbourhood centre planning for Kingcrest (Michael)
- community development strategy (Anne)
- Welwyn Rowhouse project (Michael)
3. Break out session to discuss priorities/planning for next year.
9. Community Development Strategy
- Cmte needs to establish sub-cmte to identify community development needs; develop strategy and then specific actions and associated costs;
- Anne to initiate.
10. Michael's New Job
- Michael reported that he was successful in getting a permanent position in the Planning Department (citywide policy group);
- a replacement is currently being sought for his Visions position;
- depending on the successful candidate, the Cmte requested that Michael stay on for at least six months;
- Michael will report back on the possibility of an extended transition period.
11. Cost of CityPlan/Visioning
- Anne asked Michael to report back on the costs of CityPlan and Visioning.
Next meeting: AGM Thursday, April 27
Regular meetings will be the first Thursday of each month beginning
in May.
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