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Metro Vancouver this week moved to ramp up watering restrictions as the unseasonably hot and dry summer weather continues. On Monday afternoon, the regional district announced it was moving to stage three water restrictions. This means that lawn sprinkling is now prohibited, and treated drinking water cannot be used for sprinkling of any kind. However, residential vegetable, flowers, trees and shrubs can be watered by hand with a container, or by using a hose with a spring-loaded shut-off nozzle. The new restrictions include: • Vehicle and boat washing is prohibited, except for windows, mirrors, lights, and licence plates for safety reasons. • Residential swimming pools, hot tubs, and garden ponds may not be refilled or topped up. • Golf course fairways may not be watered. Only minimal watering is allowed for greens and tee areas. • Water play parks can only be operated with user-activated switches. • Power and pressure washing, and washing any outdoor impermeable surfaces is only allowed for health and safety purposes. In Delta, the fine for watering outside the allotted day and time under stage three restrictions is $400.

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Tsawwassen’s Curtis Dunston works on Calligraphic Ships during Sunday’s Grand Prix of Art – Delta in Ladner Village. Artists were stationed around the village and had three hours to complete a plein air piece for judging. For more photos see Page 11 or visit www.deltaoptimist.com.

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Canada Post will soon start installing community mailboxes for thousands of Ladner residents as the plan to discontinue home delivery is on schedule. The Crown corporation

announced late last year Ladner would be the first Lower Mainland community to see its home delivery eliminated, a move that would impact around 4,900 households. Residents received mail-in surveys on types of mailboxes and location preferences as the transition was slated for this

October. It’s part of Canada Post’s fiveyear-cost-cutting plan that will eventually see over five million addresses across the country that currently have home delivery switched to community mailboxes. A spokesperson for Canada

Post noted 92 per cent of survey respondents in Ladner indicated a preference for small clusters of community mailboxes that are close to home. They also indicated that security of the mail (62 per cent), location (26 per cent) and accessibility (seven per cent) were among their top concerns.

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Delta to get say in LNG assessment

Municipality will be invited to take part in the environmental assessment of WesPac’s proposal BY

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Delta will be invited to participate in the environmental assessment of the proposed WesPac Midstream liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility in Tilbury. The B.C. Environmental Assessment Office recently offered that assurance to the mayor and Delta council as the marine jetty on the Fraser River will undergo a provincial environmental assessment. The EAO informed Delta an environmental assessment has been initiated and an advisory group, consisting of representatives from provincial, federal and local governments and First Nations, will be established to provide technical advice on issues and potential affects. WesPac Midstream Vancouver LLC, a division

of Texas-based WesPac ping route and is located Midstream LLC, has in an existing industrial already received permission marine area that already from the National Energy contains marine jetties on Board for a 25-year natural adjacent sites. gas export license. Subject “The site was previously to final approval, the new used for industrial marine marine terminal, adjacent to functions as the former the existing FortisBC LNG Weyerhaeuser Northwest plant, which Hardwood is undergoMill,” “We had wanted a ing a major WesPac review that might expansion, states. would export look at the broader “The up to 116 project will billion cubic impacts given improve the the new threat to metres of ecology of gas. The sup- farmland.” the existply of LNG Vicki Huntington ing site by for the projrestoring the ect would shoreline come via a pipeline from adjacent to the jetty where the FortisBC plant. it was disturbed by previous The proposed jetty would activities.” include a dock and loading The EAO has submitted platform with a berth for a request to the Canadian docking a single LNG barge Environmental Assessment or carrier. Agency for substitution of The company says the the environmental assesssite was selected because it ment of the project. is on an established shipThe B.C. Ministry of

MAILBOXES from page 1 a proposed site. Following that process, more modifications were made to the 155 planned sites and those locations were confirmed early last month. The next step is installation. Delta was quick to distance itself from the site selection process,

stating even before the final locations were chosen that Canada Post has the final say on where the new community mailboxes would be installed. Delta staff had already indicated to the postal service the need for appropriate lighting, parking, cross-

Environment noted that a substituted environmental assessment means the province’s EAO conducts a single process that meets all federal and provincial requirements. Experts from federal departments still participate in the substituted process. A spokesperson for the ministry told the Optimist a substituted environmental assessment reduces duplication and increases efficiencies for everyone involved, while maintaining a rigorous and thorough review process. “As we are in the very early stages of the environmental assessment, we have not yet set the dates for public consultation or determined the composition of the working group,” the ministry states. The federal government last week confirmed it has made the province the lead in the assessment, a devel-

walks and sidewalks around community mailboxes as well as accessibility features. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says the end of home delivery will be bad for seniors, people with mobility issues, charities, small businesses and many others who rely on public postal service. The union asked Delta to sup-

opment Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington describes as a disappointment. “We had wanted a review that might look at the broader impacts given the new threat to farmland,” Huntington said. “As I said in my MLA Report, industry’s continuing harassment of our agricultural industry and our farmers is absolutely unacceptable and we need to stop it in its tracks from this point on,” she said. “But that will take a community united like never before. It is only the beginning of the second assault on the ALR in Delta.” The advocacy group Voters Taking Action on Climate Change has been calling for a full federal environmental assessment, including an assessment of the risks associated with LNG tanker traffic on the Fraser River.

port a resolution passed by many other municipalities in opposing the elimination of door-to-door delivery until more consultation is undertaken. However Delta, while expressing concerns, hasn’t gone that far. Canada Post hasn’t announced when Tsawwassen and North Delta will see their home delivery eliminated.

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Fire department hosts burn camp kick-off Celebration included pancake breakfast, activities and giant water fight at Hall 1 in Ladner on Sunday

Delta Fire Department last weekend hosted the kick-off for the annual Burn Camp before 73 burn injured children and more than 67 volunteer counselors and support staff headed up to Brackendale for a week of fun. The kick off celebration on Sunday was hosted at Hall 1 in Ladner and featured a pancake breakfast, as well as activities for campers, including a giant water fight. The BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund funds Burn Camp, now in its 22nd year, and this year’s camp is hosted by Delta Fire Fighters IAFF Local 1763. The annual camp is free for young burn survivors and gives the kids a chance to participate in activities such as swimming, hiking, kayaking, a skit night, and arts and crafts.

The campers also receive one-on-one support from counselors and other burn survivors. The camp counselors — who are all professional firefighters, adult burn survivors, and doctors and nurses from the burn units at Vancouver General Hospital and B.C. Children’s Hospital — all donate their time for the week-long camp. In conjunction with Burn Camp, the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund is urging everyone, especially children to take care and have a safe, injury-free summer. Campers’ injuries range from playing with gasoline and matches, to scalds from hot water and other liquids to accidental injuries from house fires, or boating and car accidents. For more information visit www.burnfund.org.

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Gillespie House stands in way of developer’s plan SANDOR GYARMATI

There’s a reasonable alternative to the wrecking ball for another Ladner heritage home. Coun. Ian Paton put forward that argument recently as his colleagues debated the fate of the Gillespie House, which could be moved to a new location. “We have an opportunity here that we didn’t have with (the recently demolished heritage) Kittson House. There was no option to move it, but we have an opportunity here,” Paton said. Located at 4964-47A Ave., the small Victorian cottage-style home stands in the way a developer’s plan to rezone and build four single-family homes, each with a coach house. Constructed in 1901 for R.H. Gillespie, an employee of Marshall Smith’s store, the old house is on Delta’s Heritage Inventory, but not on the Delta Heritage Register, which provides greater protection. However, that didn’t stop Delta council from recently agreeing with the Delta Heritage Advisory Commission to impose a temporary 60-day protection order. At a recent commission meeting, applicant Howard

Smid told commission members the small house is not in the right location and that restoring and incorporating old homes into new developments must be purposeful and “in the right place at the right time.” Noting that only the front 750-square-foot section of current structure is the original house and several additions were added in later years, Smid said there’s an opportunity to relocate the house to a farm on 34th Street.

“We have an opportunity here that we didn’t have with (the recently demolished heritage) Kittson House.”

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The commission wasn’t convinced, voting to oppose the application and telling Smid he should look at incorporating the house into the redevelopment. The application came before council on Monday with Smid and the owner, Anne Liese Flaming, not interested in having the heritage home as part of the development. The report to council noted the owner has committed to relocating

the original structure to the farm to be converted into an office or storage use. Coun. Jeannie Kanakos, who chairs the heritage commission, put forward a motion to deny the application, saying she’s surprised no effort was made to take any of the commission’s advice. Coun. Sylvia Bishop said she was willing to consider sending the application to a public hearing to give residents a chance to have their say, but wants an explanation why the house couldn’t be part of the development. She added moving the house to a farm would bring it out of public view and there would be no way to ensure it’s maintained. Paton wondered if the applicant could apply for a demolition permit should council vote against relocating the house. Mayor Lois Jackson said council was in a conundrum with councillors Bruce McDonald and Robert Campbell not in attendance. Council voted in favour of Jackson’s motion to table the issue until the next meeting later this month. McDonald could be back for that vote, but Campbell has been granted a leave of absence for the next couple of months to recover from surgery.

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Delta is placing tougher restrictions on hunters when it comes to firing their guns near Boundary Bay’s dikes following a recommendation by the municipality’s

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ring to its roof and also expressed concern about the safety of migrant workers that live on site. Noting the new regulation would be in line with the provincial standard buffer areas, Mark McDonald, interim president of the Delta-Ladner Rod & Gun Club, told council the hunting committee wants to ensure potential conflicts are avoided and that public safety is most important. He noted part of the problem has been with hunters who are new Canadians coming from other parts of the Lower Mainland as well as hunt-

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Lois Jackson chalked up $143,947 in total pay, benefits and expenses last year as Delta’s mayor and chair of the police board. At a recent meeting, the Corporation of Delta made public council’s 2014 remuneration and expense report, fulfilling the annual requirement. The report noted that the mayor’s pay came in at $113,746, while her car allowance was $16,728. Jackson also claimed $1,796 in benefits and $11,676 in expenses in her role as mayor and head of the police board. Councillors made around $51,000 last year, aside from Heather King, who was elected in November and made $3,011. Former council member Scott Hamilton stepped down last June after serving on both council and as MLA for Delta North since winning the 2013 provincial election. He did not receive any pay, car allowances or benefits in 2014, but claimed $1,974 in expenses. All councillors received a $10,368 car allowance, except King, whose car allow-

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It’s an efficient way to deliver containers, reduce Lower Mainland truck traffic and ease pressure to develop Delta’s valuable farmland, according to proponents behind a Port Alberni trans-shipping proposal. Representatives of the Port Alberni Trans-shipment Hub (PATH) project appeared at Delta council several weeks ago to pitch their short sea shipping idea and ask for support. The project would see container ships load and off load at an expanded Port Alberni port where containers would be stored, sorted and then shipped when needed by barge to waiting suppliers. The proposal comes as Port Metro Vancouver is proposing a major terminal expansion at Roberts Bank, but the delegation from the Port Alberni Port Authority said its idea has merit. “The (Lower Mainland) region is continuing to experience increased traffic congestion. That traffic

congestion is the prime source of smog...and, so far, the solution to that congestion is to build more roads,” said David McCormick, the Port Alberni Port Authority’s public relations director. Saying trans-shipping is successfully carried out around the world, McCormick noted they have “social licence” that includes full support of their community as well as the Huu-ay-aht First Nation. Port Alberni Port Authority president and CEO Zoran Knezevic told council that practically every container ship already passes by the Vancouver Island city. “It (the trans-shipping proposal) optimizes the transportation network in the Lower Mainland. What that means for you is you’ll see fewer trucks on the road because we are going to bring that container just in time and just where it’s needed,” he said. Noting the project would take six to seven years to complete, Knezevic said hundreds of containers could be transported down

the Fraser River with a single barge, The Port Alberni harbour is located on the west coast of Vancouver Island at the head of the Alberni Inlet. The port authority there does not contract out its terminal operations, which has historically handled lumber, pulp, newsprint, plywood and logs, but now wants to get into the container business.

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one the largest container terminals in Canada in Port Alberni. Wondering if the rest of the supply chain would see it as a more efficient mode of transport, Mayor Lois Jackson at the council meeting in May noted a container storage and distribution plan is already being pitched for the inland Ashcroft Terminal where major rail lines converge. Coun. Bruce McDonald wondered where the money for the estimated $1.7-billion project would come from, saying it’s “not chump change.” Noting the project could pay for itself within five years, Knezevic said private investors, including big terminal operators, would be sought, although initial investment would be required from the federal government as well. Skeptical council members didn’t seem interested in offering support or even asking for more information. The delegation left with the mayor only wishing them good luck with the project.

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Small step in the right direction TED MURPHY

MURPHY’S LAW It’s a step in the right direction, but it appears to be one of the baby variety. When Fraser Health announced last week it was strengthening surgical services at Delta Hospital, you’d be forgiven if you assumed it was meeting the wellpublicized requests of local doctors. After all, physicians and Friends of Delta Hospital, an advocacy group that sprung up to support the doctors, have been lobbying since last fall to restore a surgical program that felt the sting of the scalpel more than a decade ago. Unfortunately, that’s not the case, although there does seem to be a hint of light visible at the end of the proverbial tunnel. Last Wednesday’s press release listed a number of pending improvements, at least a couple of which had been announced previously, but what’s been creating some optimism in these parts is the establishment of a formal short-stay/ observation surgical area. Fraser Health has made it clear that it still views Delta Hospital as a day surgery centre, but the idea of getting designated surgical recovery beds is heartening. The move could be considered a first step toward a more complete surgical program, although the health authority was quick to point out that Delta is considered a community hospital, one that relies on other hospitals in the region for more complex cases that require overnight stays. It was always anticipated that a restoration of the surgical program would be a multi-step process, so getting this unit, which includes additional training for nurses, could be viewed as the first one along that road, although no one is saying that, at least not officially. However, the press release contains some hopeful language with phrases such as “building capacity for the future” and “exploring opportunities to expand.” It doesn’t commit Fraser Health to anything, but the thinking is that once there’s a post-op recovery unit in place at the hospital, taking the next step, and the one after that, will be that much easier to do. That makes sense, but it sounds like the health authority will still need some convincing as it continues to look upon Delta Hospital as a day surgery centre (over 5,000 day procedures are performed in Delta each year, which is approximately 10 per cent of the Fraser Health total). The efforts to date have netted results in the sense they’ve led to these pending improvements, but it looks like the push to restore the surgical program will have to continue.

Random acts of kindness restore faith in humanity BRAD SHERWIN

COMMUNITY COMMENT Every once in a while, I’ll open up the Optimist and read a nice letter to the editor thanking someone for a good deed done. Just this month I’ve read a few, be it a couple from England finding a man’s wallet and returning it, or a nurse helping a cyclist out at UBC who had fallen off their bike. Watching the news, you’d think the world was rapidly coming to an end, especially if you watch the political ads. But each one of these thank you letters paints a different picture for me. It’s these small, random acts of kindness that restore my faith in humanity. I think, for a lot of people, having someone help you out when you don’t expect it is a bit unnerving. As much as people want to help, sometimes it’s difficult to say yes. Maybe it’s a guy thing. I don’t often ask for directions either

(although I’m getting over this, slowly). I had an experience recently when someone did something very nice for me. I had stopped by IKEA on my way home from work to pick up a new clock. While I was there, some framed posters I had my eye on were on sale. Without thinking about it, I grabbed the two I wanted and headed for the till. The prices had been reduced, and a 30 per cent off sign was also there. I had no idea what I the final price would be. As I scanned it, it was a less than I thought it was going to be. A lot less. I paid for my purchase and headed for the door. Quickly. All that was running through my head was ‘Start the car! Start the car!’ But that’s where my problem began. I drive a VW Jetta. The posters are about 3’ by 5’. I’ve managed to fit a lot of stuff into my Jetta before, but this one was a real challenge. I had my car half emptied in the parking lot, doing my best imitation of Tetris to try and fit these things in. I was close — oh, so close — but it wasn’t going to work. And that is when I met Al and Maureen.

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While I’m sure most of the people in the parking lot were either ignoring me, or more likely laughing at me, Al and Maureen walked up and said, “Are you going to be able to fit that in?” “I think so,” I said optimistically. I was close; I figured if I crouched down and balanced the picture on my head, it would fit. They asked where I was headed, and I told them I lived in Tsawwassen. Usually, that ends a conversation. That’s all the way through the tunnel, Calgary seems closer. As luck would have it, they were going to Point Roberts, and they had a large, empty van. They loaded up my pictures and followed me to my front door. A smile, a wave and they were on their way. Whether you call it karma, paying it forward or no good deed going unpunished, I owe the universe a favour. So when you least expect it but really need a hand, if I’m nearby, I’ll help out. And you can thank Al and Maureen. Brad Sherwin, MBA has over 25 years experience in marketing, public relations and business strategy. He is currently the Director of Marketing for a national non-profit organization.

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Letters to the Editor

Delta police right to offer mutual aid to Surrey

Editor: Re: Delta officers shouldn’t spend time on Surrey’s problems, letter to the editor, July 1 and Spend police time, budget on Delta issues, letter to the editor, July 15 In the past couple of weeks, Shaif Manji and Barrie McDonald expressed concern that Delta police should only provide policing services within the municipal boundaries of Delta, and should not be assisting Surrey with its problems. It seems both of these

people are not aware of the concept of mutual aid, which has been practiced since the beginning of time in one form or another. For example, mutual aid is the principle economic means by which Canada assisted its allies with food, raw materials and munitions during the Second World War. Today, mutual aid agreements are an integral part of preparedness for all hazards at any level of government. They are preincident plans for assistance between jurisdictions, when local resources are over-

whelmed during a disaster or emergency. In the past year or so, Surrey has been having some difficulty in containing gang violence, some of which has crept over the municipal border into North Delta. In this regard, Delta police may have been asked to assist the Surrey RCMP. Let’s hope that if this, or any other emergency situation, occurs in Delta, Surrey would be only too happy to reciprocate. That is what mutual aid is all about. Adele Cameron

Thanks to firefighters for good example to local kids

Editor: Last week our neighbour in Tsawwassen experienced some medical distress. A fire truck, followed by an ambulance, was dispatched. It was a hot summer day and quite a large group of neighbourhood kids were playing. They were, of course, very curious as to what was happening and some, like my 10-year-old daughter, were worried and a bit scared. The firefighters were so kind and gracious. They answered every question the

kids had with nothing but warm voices and large smiles. They made them feel welcome and unafraid. After the ambulance had left, they stayed a few minutes longer, joking with the children and even inviting them into the fire truck to put on their hats, etc. I was so very impressed and I wanted to say a huge thank you to the Delta firefighters for not only caring for our neighbour, but for showing our kids just what heroes really look like. Sharon Gauld

Keeping the community safe doesn’t end at Scott Road

Editor: Re: Spend police time, budget on Delta issues, letter to the editor, July 15 As a retired Delta police officer of 20 years, and a further 24 years in the United Kingdom and New Zealand, I feel I have to respond to the letter by Barrie McDonald. If McDonald believes the responsibilities for keeping Delta safe end at Scott Road, he is sadly mistaken.

Issues that cause concern in Surrey have their ramifications in North Delta, as crime, and a speeding bullet, do not recognize municipal boundaries. The action taken in the past six months to create a unified response to the North Delta/ Surrey situation have made Delta safer. Burying one’s head in the sand is not the proper remedy to cross-border crime, and the proactive policing

model in place is working. Interchanges of information and an integrated approach to the gangrelated shootings is the real answer, rather than trying to create a mythical barrier down Scott Road. I say to our new police chief: Keep our police ready to respond to any threat to Delta, including assisting in smothering at source. David Roberts

Resident frustrated by ongoing roadwork in Tsaw. Editor: Why is it considered more important to pave, and mark out, the parking lot to a mall that won’t open for another year than to pave the roads that people drive on every day? Workers were on site at 52nd Street by Tsawwassen Springs at 9 a.m. last

Wednesday, but when I returned home at 3 p.m. there was not a worker in sight, just a big mess. It’s the same thing on Highway 17, just a big mess and nobody working. Can we just get this job done? It’s long past the point of ridiculousness. Peter White

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Scrabble teacher taking all the fun out of the game BARBARA GUNN

LIVING MATTERS English teachers, I like.

Same with math teachers and history teachers and PE teachers and French teachers. Like ‘em all. Scrabble teachers, not so much. Scrabble teachers, as some of you may know, aren’t actually living, breathing, speaking, home-

work-assigning people who stand at the front of a classroom and write things on a blackboard. No, nothing of the kind. Scrabble teachers, rather, are bespectacled cartoon-ish type creatures that live inside Scrabble apps — on cell phones, laptops,

whatever — and make it their mission to teach you Scrabble. Whether you want them to or not. Make no mistake: I’d rather mine left me alone. Problem is, my teacher continues to rear his ugly head whenever I’m playing

Public Hearing - July 28, 2015 The Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will hold a Public Hearing, in accordance with the Local Government Act, to consider the following proposed projects and related applications: Date: Time: Place:

Tuesday, July 28, 2015 7:00 p.m. Council Chamber, Delta Municipal Hall 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2

A Council meeting is scheduled to immediately follow this Public Hearing in the event Council wishes to give further consideration to any projects at that time. Any persons who believe that their interest in property will be affected by the proposed projects shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on matters contained in the bylaws and/or proposed by the applications. Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to communicate to Council in advance of the Public Hearing, you can write to: Mayor and Council, The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca

Development Variance Permit LU007335 To vary “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” as follows: 1. Section 305 by varying the required front yard average setbacks for the principal structures on both proposed lots to 6.5 m from the required setbacks, which: a) on proposed Lot 1 equals 8.1 m regardless of which lot is constructed first; and b) on proposed Lot 2, ranges from 6.5 m to 7.0 m depending on which lot is constructed first. Staff Contact: Jimmy Ho - 604-946-3331 Web Location: June 15, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.07 Project No. 3 Application for Rezoning, Development Variance Permit and Development Permit (File No. LU007503) Location:

4875, 4889, 4901 47A Avenue and 4770 48B Street, as shown outlined in bold on Map NO. 2

Applicant:

Peter J. Dandyk Architect Inc. Telephone: 604-943-1213

Correspondence addressed to Mayor and Council will form part of the public record for this Public Hearing. To be considered, correspondence must be received by the Office of the Municipal Clerk no later than 4:00 p.m. on July 28, 2015. Project No. 1 Application for Zoning Bylaw Amendment to Amend Existing Off-Street Parking Regulations (File No. P15-05) Location:

All lands in Delta

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The Corporation of Delta

Telephone: 604-946-3380

Proposal: Application to amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” in relation to off-street parking regulation in order to address the increasing number of vehicles parking on municipal streets in residential areas. “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7448 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” as follows: a) simplify the definition of ‘Parking Space’ to mean a space within a lot, building or structure for the parking of a vehicle. b) require a notice to be posted within a secondary suite or a sleeping unit occupied by a boarder to clearly identify the location of the required parking on the lot for the exclusive use of the secondary suite occupant or boarder. c) reinforce the on-going nature of the obligation to provide parking spaces, and for access to parking spaces to be unobstructed. d) clarify that parking spaces shall not be used for anything other than parking. e) clarify existing ambiguous language with respect to parking space dimensions and requirements. Staff Contact: Jimmy Ho - 604-946-3331 Web Location: July 13, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.07 Project No. 2 Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (File No. LU007335)

MAP NO. 2 - FILE NO. LU007503 Proposal: Application for Rezoning, Development Variance Permit and Development Permit in order to permit consolidation of the subject properties and construction of a 23-unit, three-storey townhouse development. This is a new application that follows an earlier application proposed under File No. LU007171 for a 23-unit townhouse development at the above noted properties, which was recently denied by Council. The proposed density, siting, number of storeys, floor areas, floor plans, and resident and visitor parking for this application remains largely the same as previously proposed under File No. LU007171. The current application includes design changes from the previous proposal. Note: Details on how the current application differs from the previous application are described in the Staff Report. “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7457 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject properties from RM6 Multiple Family (Apartment 20) Residential to Comprehensive Development Zone No. 457 in order to allow a 23-unit townhouse with a maximum height of three-storeys including underbuilding parking.

trilby, nevi and lour. Scrabble. And man, he’s “Give me a break!” I annoying. screamed. “What’s lour This is how it goes. I’ll supposed to mean? Don’t punch in a word, pretty you think you meant to say proud of my 18 points, and FLOUR?” Mister Pain-in-the-Apps I reacted the same way will pipe in and say: ‘Good! when the Scrabble teacher But here’s how you could told me I should have used have scored more points.’ gif. Then he’ll show me “You forgot the T, what HIS word was, and moron!” I hollered. “The WHERE it would have word is GIFT, buddy, not gone, and how many GIF!” POINTS he He drives would have This is where the me crazy. scored. And man, Talk about Scrabble teacher he’s condea bragger. gets really, really scending. “Pataca?” annoying. I’d like to You know: I’ll say. “What the think I have a pretty I’ll get this syrupy, heck does darn good handle on insincere pataca vocabulary, but the pat on the mean?” e-back This is Scrabble teacher is (“Excellent! where the intent on reminding You could Scrabble me that he knows a have scored teacher gets a few more really, really zillion more words points, annoying. I’d though!”) like to think than I. before the I have a idiot will deliver the zinger, pretty darn good handle on vocabulary, but the Scrabble and tell me how much betteacher is intent on remind- ter he would have done. This time, it was nidi. For ing me that he knows a zillion more words than I. a total of 36 points. The other day, I scored a “It’s NEEDY, four eyes!” decent number: 16, I think, I will bellow. “You don’t and this, when the board even know how to SPELL!” was really jammed. He’s a pain, all right, but “Hmm,” said the unfortunately, I don’t know Scrabble teacher, “OK, let how to get Scrabble teacher me show you what you to retire — or even take an missed.” extended summer vacation. His word was olefins. He’s irritating, to say the Next turn, his word was least — and enough to put vinasse. Then he was on to me off my game.

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Development Variance Permit LU007503 To vary Part 5, Section 33 and Section 7.2 of Schedule A of “Delta Subdivision and Development Standards Bylaw No. 7162, 2015” by reducing the required dedication along 47A Avenue from 4.46 m to 2.46 m in order to maintain a modified arterial road standard of 10.0 m, instead of 12.0 m from the centerline of the road. The modified arterial road standard of 10.0 m would allow for on-street parking, a sidewalk adjacent to the curb and a shared-use lane for cyclists and motorists. Development Permit LU007503 To regulate the form and character of the proposed development. Staff Contact: Alex Cauduro - 604-952-3163

MAP NO. 1 - FILE NO. LU007335 Location:

5170 45 Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on Map NO. 1

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Henry Isaak and Andrew Cornelsen

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604-908-4416

Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family residential lots. “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7445 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RS1 Single Family Residential to RS7 Single Family (335 m2) Residential to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling on each lot. The Corporation of Delta 4500 ClarenceTaylor Crescent Delta BCV4K 3E2 www.cor p.delta.bc.ca www.delta.ca

Web Location: July 13, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.05 Additional Information Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant documentation may be inspected until Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Municipal Hall: Community Planning and Development Department Hours: 8:30 am to 4:45 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (except statutory holidays) 8:30 am to 8:00 pm Thursday Website: www.delta.ca Email: com-pln-dev@delta.ca Phone: 604-946-3380 Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning any project after the Public Hearing has concluded.

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Artists race in Ladner Grand Prix of Art - Delta held Sunday in the village

Artists, including Larry Tillyer (above), Laraine Michelle Murphy (left), Jordy Johnson (mid-left), Ray Stephens, (bottom left) and Janice Jones (below) descended on Ladner Village Sunday to take part in the first Grand Prix of Art - Delta on Sunday. The plein air painting race, presented by the Travellingbrush.com and hosted by Artists in the Village and the Corporation of Delta, saw artists stationed at various locations around the village. Painters had three hours to finish their masterpiece before judging.

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A12 The Delta Optimist July 22, 2015 In the Community

Authors and readers celebrated with new event Ladner United Church is opening its doors to local authors and readers this summer for Authors in the Village. The event is scheduled to coincide with Ladner Village Market on Sunday, Aug. 23, from noon until 4 p.m. The event will be free for the public and for the participating authors. Authors will be given a display table in the newly renovated entrance hall of the church where they can sell their books directly to the public. For authors wanting

more, reading slots will be scheduled throughout the afternoon in one of the smaller conference rooms. There is no charge for a table or reading slot, and authors will keep all proceeds from the sale of their books. The deadline for authors to sign up is Aug. 1. Authors will be accepted for tables and readings on a first-come-first-served basis and the organizers will try to accommodate as many authors as possible. Preference will be given to authors who reside in Delta.

Independently published books are welcome. Interested authors should send an email as soon as possible to co-organizer Laura Thomas at laura@ laurathomascommunications.com with their book titles and the title of the book they wish to read from, if a reading is desired. For more information, authors can contact Thomas by email or by phone at 604-307-4971. All other queries can be directed to Jim Short at minister@ ladnerunited.org or 604946-6254. FILE PHOTO

Ladner United Church will open its doors for Authors in the Village Sunday, Aug. 23. Organized by the church and local author Laura Thomas, the free event will feature author displays as well as readings. Interested authors must register by Aug. 1.

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Legion helps Hospital foundation

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Blue team captains (left to right) Andrew Connaris, Bruce MacLean, Rick Langham presenting the cup to white team captains Doug Reynolds and Vern Novack.

Golf club renames cup to honour Harry Langham

The Tsawwassen Men’s Golf Club celebrated their 20th annual Ryder Cup event last Tuesday in honour of the late Harry Langham, one of the first inductees to the Delta Sports Hall of Fame in 2005. Langham started the

Ryder Cup event in 1995 and to this date it is the biggest event of the club’s golfing year, says club president Bruce MacLean. The cup has been renamed “The Harry Langham Memorial Ryder Cup” and Langham’s son

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 61-Ladner has donated $16,000 to the Delta Hospital Foundation. To date the Ladner Legion has donated in excess of $150,000 to the Hospital Foundation. The Legion would like to thank all of the volunteers that come out and support the annual poppy campaign as well as other events throughout the year. It would be hard for the Legion to donate this amount if it wasn’t for the volunteers. The Legion looks forward to continue with this annual donation to the Foundation. Pictured left to right: Bob Taggart (executive), Veronica Carroll and Lisa Hoglund (Foundation), Jacky Hillairet (Legion Manager) and Al Ridgway (Legion President).

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Rick presented the cup to the winning team. Langham was a big ambassador for the Tsawwassen Men’s Golf Club for over 22 years and his legacy and memory will continue in future Ryder Cup events.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 - 9:30AM 2nd annual Outdoor Co-ed Volleyball Tournament (on grass) at Winskill Park. All skill levels are welcome! If you cannot find a team, just submit your name to sunfestivalvolleyball@gmail.com and we’ll find a team for you. Details and registration at www.sunfestival.ca/volleyball.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 - 11 - 3 pm Let’s get active!! Calling all Teens who want to race around Tsawwassen deciphering codes and messages. Teams of 2 or 4 Fun afternoon, prizes and food. Registration: Winskill Park 10:30 -11:00 am

SKATEBORD COMPETITION – SOUTH DELTA REC CENTRE

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 - Noon – 5PM Hippie Mike’s Super Tour is on the way to Tsawwassen. This amazing Skateboard Competition Series has partnered with the Tsawwassen Sun Festival for 2015 to bring a positive event for people of all ages. Come down to the Tsawwassen Skate Park to see skateboarders of all skill levels showing off their tricks and trying to win some great prizes. Contact Hippie Mike at mike@protestskateboards.com for more information. For more information on these and other exciting events at this year’s Sun Fest go to www.sunfestival.ca

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A16 The Delta Optimist July 22, 2015 Coming Events Clubs & Groups !Delta Community Garden Farm - Are you interested in growing your own food? You are invited to farm with friends. Wednesday 4-6 & Saturday 9:30 to noon. For more information contact carolvignale@gmail.com. !The Delta Museum & Archives Society is pleased to present their latest temporary gallery exhibit - Connecting Art & History. The works of art displayed tell stories that add to Delta’s mosaic of community, culture and identity. Once a week we invite our young visitors to create art works centered on a changing theme; on July 22, the theme will be Fishing on the Delta and on July 29 it’ll be on My Delta Dream! To learn more about our exhibits, public programming and services visit www.deltamuseum.ca. The Delta Museum is open Tuesday through Friday 9:30am to 4:30pm. !Science World on the Road, Wednesday, July 22, 2 - 2:40 pm - Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683 51 Street, Delta. Science World on the Road presents spectacular and engaging

science demonstrations with lots of audience interaction. Family audiences will witness and explore topics like air pressure, electricity, chemistry, and motion.

siblings. Pre-register to guarantee a spot today. For more information contact us at 604-946-9322, info@deltamuseum.ca, or visit www. deltamuseum.ca.

!BC Mobile Dairy Experience, Wednesday, July 22, 2 - 2:45 pm - Tsawwassen Library, 1321A - 56 Street, Delta. How many litres of milk does a cow produce each day? What do cows eat? These questions and many more will be answered at the Mobile Dairy Classroom Experience. Watch and learn as knowledgeable staff demonstrates how to milk a dairy cow and how to feed a new calf.

!A Writers’ Group meets Thursdays, July 23, August 13, 27, 10:30 - 12 noon - Tsawwassen Library, 1321A - 56 Street. Drop in and share your stories with a supportive group of fellow writers.

!There’s a lot happening at the Delta Museum and Archives Society this summer for kids 7 to 12! Join us on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 1 to 3pm for our Heritage Happenings programs. For July 22 and 23 we’ll be running Aboat Time, where kids will make their own boats and play nautical themes games. The cost is $10 per child for an individual program. New this year we will be offering a 7-program pass for $60.00 that can be transferred between

!There will be Pizza and Games Teen Nights on Thursdays, July 23 and Aug. 20, 5:30 - 8:30 pm at the Ladner Pioneer Library. !3D printing has been likened to the Internet - now that it is in existence, people are finding creative ways to utilize the technology. Saturday, July 25, 10 am - 3 pm at the Ladner Pioneer Library, our Innovator-in-Residence, Graeme Bennett, will demonstrate 3D printing and talk about innovation. !LEGO Club for children, Tuesdays, July 28, Aug. 4, 11, 3:30 - 4:30 pm - Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683 - 51 Street, Delta. Love LEGO? We provide the LEGO, you bring your imagina-

tion! Come play, create and experiment. Seniors !Seniors Housing - What’s needed in Delta? A special summer Philosophers’ Café will be held this Friday, July 24, from 1 - 3 pm, at the McKee Seniors Centre in Ladner. A BC Seniors Advocate’s Advisory Council member, ML Burke, will give a brief presentation on the Seniors Housing Report and its recommendations for appropriate, affordable, and available housing. Come out to hear the issues and share your own insights and needs for Delta. It’s free. For more info call 604-9408090. !Shari’s Saturday Social, Aug. 8 - Doors open at 7 Dancing 7:30-11:00. Dress style optional but the theme is ‘splendor of the south seas’ so colorful shirts, mumus, etc. are welcome! Dance to a wide variety of great CD music. KinVillage Community Centre 5430 10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Tickets available at the door. $10 for members $12 for non-members cash or cheque only - Mid-evening tea, coffee, and assorted

goodies included. To reserve a table, please call Shari at 604-943-8755. !McKee Seniors Recreation Centre will be closed for maintenance Saturday, Aug. 1 to Sunday, Aug. 9, re-opening for regular programs on Monday, Aug. 10. !KinVillage Travel trip to Harrison Hot Springs, including lunch at the resort, Monday, Aug. 10. Members $68, non-members $75. Call 604-9430225. Special Events !Looking for something fun and a little different to do on a Friday night? Check out Bats of Burrvilla at Deas Island Regional Park in Delta. There, you can learn about the bats that roost in the attic of the historic Burrvilla house and fly out to feast on mosquitoes and other bugs each night. It all happens on Friday, July 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. The program is open to anyone 6 years and older and costs $4.25/child/youth/ senior, $8/adult. To register, go to www.metrovancouveronline.org and register for barcode 6219. Or call 604-

432-6359. !Car boot sale, hosted by Boundary Bay Park Association, is set for July 25, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Centennial Beach parking lot. $10 per vendor - free admittance to buyers. Refreshments available. For more information call Beth at 604-940-9824 or Tom at 604-940-9296. If inclement weather check website www.boundarybayparkassocation.wordpress.com. Additional dates include Aug. 8 and 22, Sept. 12. !Tsawwassen Saturday Farmers Market, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., until Oct. 31. Southlands Market Square, 6400 Ave., Delta. tsawwassensaturdaymarket. flavors.me. The Coming Events column is published every Wednesday as a community service. If you have a nonprofit event, mail, drop off, fax, or e-mail (events@ delta-optimist.com) the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations (no phone calls, please).

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Family Fun is in the Air at the

Boundary Bay Airshow WWII aircraft in the spotlight at airshow Annual Boundary Bay Airport event this Saturday to mark 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War

he Boundary Bay Airshow returns this Saturday for some more highflying fun. “We’ve got a great lineup for this year,” says Boundary Bay Airshow producer Susan McLaren. The event will honour the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War with a number of vintage aircraft, including a B-25, a B-17, a Mustang and a Focke-Wulf. “Those are exceptionally exciting because they’re quite rare aircraft now that they are so old,” McLaren says. The vintage aircraft will be in the air and most of them will also be on display

on the ground. “People will be able to get up close to them and take a look as well,” she says. The show will also once again include some exciting aerobatic aircraft. The Historic Flight Foundation, which will be bringing aircraft to this year’s event, is offering oneyear memberships. Those who sign up will be entitled to a flight aboard a B-25 or Harvard, McLaren notes. Those interested can call Alpha Aviation at 604-9465361. Guests are encouraged to carpool as parking will be limited, she notes, adding the majority of people will be parking on grass lots so

heels are not recommended. It’s recommended visitors bring chairs, hats, sunscreen and water as well as a jacket for when it gets windy. Pets are not allowed onsite with the exception of service animals and bikes are not allowed past the entry gate. The airshow is sponsored by the Corporation of Delta and Alpha Aviation. Gates are scheduled to open at 11 a.m. and aerial displays are scheduled to run until 3:30 p.m. Admission is free. Boundary Bay Airport is located at 7800 Alpha Way in East Ladner. More information on the event can be found at www. boundarybayairshow.com.