Council's Vision
Our goal is to make West Vancouver a complete community; and one that is liveable, vibrant and inclusive. To accomplish this, we need to attract and inspire a full spectrum of people to live, play, and work here. A vibrant economy, diverse housing choices, and exciting amenities consistent with the Official Community Plan are also part of Council’s vision.
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Strategic Goal
- Protect our natural environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and adapt our community to become more resilient in a changing climate.
Objectives and Deliverables
Objective 1.1: Create and implement a Climate Action Plan with a reporting framework to track progress towards GHG emission reduction targets and net zero goal for both community and corporate sectors in alignment with the Clean BC Roadmap.
- Deliverable 1.1.1: Climate Action Plan completed. (2024)
- Deliverable 1.1.2: Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan completed. (2025+)
- Deliverable 1.1.3: Reporting and carbon accounting framework and key actions established to achieve 2030 and 2050 GHG emission reduction targets. (2024-2025+)
- Deliverable 1.1.4: Adoption of Step 4 building code completed. (completed)
- Deliverable 1.1.5: Continue heat pump program. (2024-2025+)
- Deliverable 1.1.6: Support transition to EVs, corporately and in the community. (2024-2025+)
- Deliverable 1.1.7: Continue to update District buildings with low carbon energy systems. Additional resources required. (2024-2025+)
Objective 1.2: Establish an Environment Committee.
- Deliverable 1.2.1: Committee implemented. (completed)
- Deliverable 1.2.2: Participation in deliverable 1.1.1 (2024)
Objective 1.3: Take steps to protect our foreshore and flooding.
- Deliverable 1.3.1: Development Permit Area for Coastal Flooding and Foreshore protection completed. (2024)
- Deliverable 1.3.2: Implement Coastal Marine Management Plan recommendations. (2024-2025+)
- Deliverable 1.3.3: Continue to adapt waterfront projects for sea level rise and coastal flooding. (2024)
Objective 1.4: Take steps to protect against the threat of wildfires.
- Deliverable 1.4.1: Implementation of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan is completed. (2024-2025+)
- Deliverable 1.4.2: Completion of WV portion of North Shore fire break. (2024)
- Deliverable 1.4.3: Complete five-year review of Community Wildfire Protection Plan and update. (2024)
Objective 1.5: Implement the District’s Urban Forest Management Plan in partnership with senior government.
- Deliverable 1.5.1: DUFMP approved by Council and implemented to achieve the 15-year canopy cover target. Additional resources required. (2024-2025+)
- Deliverable 1.5.2: Continue tree canopy and tree cover monitoring. Additional resources required. (2024-2025+)
Objective 1.6: Integrate natural capital assets into the District’s regular management and budgeting process.
- Deliverable 1.6.1: NCA’s included in budget process and financial statements, infrastructure maintenance and replacement plans. (2024)
- Deliverable 1.6.2: Complete the inventory and condition assessment of NCA’s. (2024)
Objective 1.7: Continue to reduce community and corporate waste.
- Deliverable 1.7.1: Continue expanded recycling program in the parks. (2024-2025+)
- Deliverable 1.7.2: Continue to advance the community’s zero waste goal. (2024-2025+)
- Deliverable 1.7.3: Completion of a Demolition Waste Reduction Strategy. Additional resources required. (2024)
Objective 1.8: Establish a new Storm Water Utility.
- Deliverable 1.8.1: Storm Water Utility implemented. (2024)
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Strategic Goal
- Expand a diverse housing supply.
Objectives and Deliverables
Objective 2.1: Work towards new targets and deliverables mandated by the Province under the Housing Supply Act.
- Deliverable 2.1.1: Plan created to meet targets. (2024-2025+)
- Deliverable 2.1.2: Annual targets met. (2024-2025+)
- Deliverable 2.1.3: Unit category targets met by 2028. (2024-2025+)
Objective 2.2: Respond to other new legislation (Bill 44 – 2023: Housing Statutes (Residential Development) Amendment Act, 2023) designed to speed up local government development approvals.
- Deliverable 2.2.1: Updated Official Community Plan, Zoning Bylaw and supplementary bylaws. Additional resources required. (2024-2025+)
- Deliverable 2.2.2: Updated Marine Drive LAP. (2025+)
Objective 2.3: Finalize the Cypress Village Area Development Plan.
- Deliverable 2.3.1: CVADP and any changes completed and approved. (2024)
Objective 2.4: Complete an Ambleside Local Area Plan.
- Deliverable 2.4.1: ALAP completed and approved by Council. (2024)
Objective 2.5: Complete a Taylor Way Local Area Plan.
- Deliverable 2.5.1: TWLAP completed and approved by Council.
Objective 2.6: Engage Provincial and Federal government to explore partnerships for additional senior housing and long-term care facilities.
- Deliverable 2.6.1: Report provided to Council for potential LTC facilities in West Vancouver. Additional resources required. (2024-2025+)
Objective 2.7: Explore creative housing strategies (to include rent-to-own, co-ops, municipal housing authority).
- Deliverable 2.7.1: In coordination with 1.1, a report to Council on potential opportunities for implementation. (2024)
Objective 2.8: Develop surplus District lands for housing.
- Deliverable 2.8.1: Additional housing realized on District lands in coordination with 1.1. Additional resources required. (2024-2025+)
Objective 2.9: Expand opportunities for selective small scale infill developments in single-family residential zones.
- Deliverable 2.9.1: Small scale infill developments realized in SF residential zones. Additional resources required. (2024-2025+)
Objective 2.10: Explore opportunities with partners for the community’s work force being able to live within the community.
2.10.1 Focused engagement with report to Council on potential opportunities. Additional resources required. (2024-2025+)
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Strategic Goal
- Enhance our vital and vibrant commercial centres.
Objectives and Deliverables
Objective 3.1: Collaborate with business improvement associations and Squamish Nation to provide economic development support.
- Deliverable 3.1.1: Support existing businesses. (2024-2025+)
- Deliverable 3.1.2: Updated service delivery agreement with Squamish Nation. Additional resources required. (2024)
- Deliverable 3.1.3: Council to meet annually with business improvement associations (Chamber of Commerce, Ambleside Dundarave Business Improvement Association, Horseshoe Bay Business Association, Caulfeild Business Association, and Park Royal). (2024-2025+)
Objective 3.2: Leverage District assets to generate new revenue streams through new initiatives.
- Deliverable 3.2.1: Report back on potential new revenue streams. (2024-2025+)
Objective 3.3: In coordination with the Ambleside LAP policies, take measures to support vibrancy, diversity, locality, and charm in commercial centres by amending zoning regulations to limit non-retail businesses from Marine Drive street front locations.
- Deliverable 3.3.1: Associated zoning and bylaws updated. (2024-2025+)
Objective 3.4: Explore strategic property acquisitions to “Buy Back WV” for priority municipal projects that benefit the community.
- Deliverable 3.4.1: Properties acquired and/or sold that benefit the community in housing or social well-being. (2024-2025+)
Objective 3.5: Explore economic generating ideas along the Sea-to-Sky corridor.
- Deliverable 3.5.1: Investigate and report back on the feasibility of a regional Sea-to-Sky bikeway (ie. Rails to Trails). Additional resources required. (2024-2025+)
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Strategic Goal
- Enhance the mobility within the community.
Objectives and Deliverables
Objective 4.1: Collaborate with partners and provincial and federal agencies to manage traffic congestion and introduce new transit services.
- Deliverable 4.1.1: Key mobility initiatives and partnerships determined for 2024/25, projects planned and implemented per priority. (2024-2025+)
- Deliverable 4.1.2: UBC bus route re-instatement - report back on ridership. (2024)
- Deliverable 4.1.3: Enhanced access to transit. (2024-2025+)
- Deliverable 4.1.4: Explore rapid transit options. (2024-2025+)
Objective 4.2: Update the Strategic Transportation Plan to include considerations of the Highway 1/99 North Shore Corridor Study and a more comprehensive, less autocentric mobility plan.
- Deliverable 4.2.1: Updated STP / Mobility Plan. Additional resources required. (2024)
Objective 4.3: Diversify, expand, and improve the safety and appeal of active transportation options through infrastructure upgrades and traffic management solutions.
- Deliverable 4.3.1: Enhance active transportation safety through additional bike lanes. Additional resources required. (2024-2025+)
- Deliverable 4.3.2: Prioritized response to sidewalks and roads. Additional resources required. (2024-2025+)
- Deliverable 4.3.3: Develop and implement a traffic calming policy. (2024-2025+)
Objective 4.4: Develop a local micro on-demand transit program – Baby Blue – to complement West Van’s existing fixed route, high-capacity bus service i.e. Blue Bus.
- Deliverable 4.4.1: Report back on feasibility for transit on demand model. (2024)
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Strategic Goal
- Deliver municipal services efficiently.
Objectives and Deliverables
Objective 5.1: Review current services and staffing levels in order to ensure District services are appropriate and delivered in an effective and efficient manner.
- Deliverable 5.1.1: Annual reports delivered at end of year that provide comprehensive review of services from all areas of the organization. (2024-2025+)
Objective 5.2: Pursue excellence in community engagement, consultation, communication, and customer service.
- Deliverable 5.2.1: Improved community engagement and effective communication practices. (2024-2025+)
- Deliverable 5.2.2: Adopt best practices in addressing misinformation and misunderstandings in the community regarding District. (2024)
- Deliverable 5.2.4 Strengthened partnership with NSEM to ensure business continuity and emergency management practices are current. (2024-2025+)
Objective 5.3: Engage the community in decision-making through participation on Council committees and groups aligned with key Council responsibilities.
- Deliverable 5.3.1: Consolidation of appropriate committees. (2024-2025+)
Objective 5.4: Re-animate Municipal Hall as a community hub.
- Deliverable 5.4.1: Complete landscaping and interior design for Municipal Hall. (2024)
- Deliverable 5.4.2: Display local art. (2024-2025+)
- Deliverable 5.4.3: Local business to establish satellite coffee bar at Municipal Hall. (2024)
- Deliverable 5.4.4: Review and report back on space efficiencies within the Hall offices. (2024)
Objective 5.5: Create and/or update policies and bylaws to preserve community liveability.
- Deliverable 5.5.1: Bylaws created and/or amended to support social well being initiatives. Additional resources required. (2024-2025+)
- Deliverable 5.5.2: Updated bylaw regarding fireworks and fire code. (completed)
- Deliverable 5.5.3: Derelict homes not sitting unkept for long periods. (2024-2025+)
Objective 5.6: Drive continuous improvement in the delivery of services to residents.
- Deliverable 5.6.1: Ongoing commitment to efficient permit issuance of between 4-8 weeks on average for SFD. (2024-2025+)
- Deliverable 5.6.2: Communications plan updated and implemented. (2024)
- Deliverable 5.6.3: Vacancies filled to support service delivery. (2024-2025+)
Objective 5.7: Establish Park zone pay parking.
- Deliverable 5.7.1: Pay parking established in Council approved park zones. (2024-2025+)
Objective 5.8: Enhance the workplace for increased staff engagement.
- Deliverable 5.8.1: Foster a work environment that enhances employee engagement. (2024-2025+)
- Deliverable 5.8.2: Review current recognition programs and create enhancement plan. Additional resources required. (2024-2025+)
- Deliverable 5.8.3: Review current employee engagement programs and create enhancement plan. Additional resources required. (2024-2025+)
- Deliverable 5.8.4: Implement Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion training; and form a DEI committee. (2024)
Objective 5.9: Establish policy that secures sustainable funding for asset management and maintenance.
- Deliverable 5.9.1: Deferred maintenance funding gap is shrunk. (2024-2025+)
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Strategic Goal
- Enhance the social well-being of our community.
Objectives and Deliverables
Objective 6.1: Enhance relations with local First Nations governments.
- Deliverable 6.1.1: Increased engagements, educational opportunities, and truth & reconciliation participation. (2024-2025+)
Objective 6.2: Develop an arts and culture centre adjacent to a waterfront park anchored by a combined new art museum and other multi purpose program and studio spaces.
- Deliverable 6.2.1: New arts and culture centre developed that includes a new Art Museum, multi purpose program and studio spaces. Additional resources required. (2024-2025+)
Objective 6.3: Complete the 1976 Waterfront Acquisition Plan.
Deliverable 6.3.1: Ambleside Waterfront Park fully realized completing a 47+ year endeavour. Additional resources required. (2024-2025+)
Objective 6.4: Expand recreational opportunities for residents and visitors of all ages.
- Deliverable 6.4.1: Collaborate with WVSD to complete a Place for Sport. (2024-2025+)
- Deliverable 6.4.2: Collaborate with partners to pursue a tennis and pickleball centre. Additional resources required. (2024-2025+)
- Deliverable 6.4.3: Collaborate with stakeholders to complete an outdoor fitness gym. (2024)
- Deliverable 6.4.4: Rehabilitate the Capilano River trail. Additional resources required. (2024-2025+)
Objective 6.5: Work with senior levels of government, non-profits, and private sector providers to enable supports for ageing in place.
- Deliverable 6.5.1: Conduct outreach and facilitate supports for senior residents to remain in their homes as they age. Additional resources required. (2024-2025+)
- Deliverable 6.5.2: Council to advocate at provincial level for funding and supports. Additional resources required. (2024-2025+)
- Deliverable 6.5.3: Work with Provincial health authorities to provide adult day care facility supports. (2024-2025+)
Objective 6.6: Foster knowledge about gardening and growing food / food security.
- Deliverable 6.6.1: Increased education and awareness of how to grow own food. (2024-2025+)
Objective 6.7: Select a permanent home for the Youth Hub.
- Deliverable 6.7.1: Report to Council on feasibility, costing estimates and options for a permanent Youth Hub facility. (2024)
Objective 6.8: Develop a District vision, framework, and costing for the collection of historical objects and designation of historical sites.
- Deliverable 6.8.1: Engage the community and complete the vision, framework, and costing for the potential collection of historical objects and designation of sites. Additional resources required. (2024-2025+)
Objective 6.9: Address the health impacts of noise and/or air pollution on livability for residents.
- Deliverable 6.9.1: Develop a plan on a phased approach to banning DWV gas-powered leaf blowers that considers both the financial costs and environmental benefits. Additional resources required. (2024-2025+)
- Deliverable 6.9.2: Explore measures to limit gas powered gardening equipment for community members. Additional resources required. (2024)
Objective 6.10: Pursue the restoration of the Navvy Jack House and redevelopment of the Klee Wyck property for community use.
- Deliverable 6.10.1: Navvy Jack House restored. (2024-2025+)
- Deliverable 6.10.2: Klee Wyck redeveloped. Additional resources required. (2024-2025+)
Objective 6.11: Explore the feasibility of an urgent care centre in WV.
- Deliverable 6.11.1: Report received for potential development of UCC. (2024)