[OSGeo BC] Vancouver goes open?

Thu May 21 22:53:54 EDT 2009

Thanks for the update Kaitlin!  Any specific followups that came to  
mind?

On 21-May-09, at 4:06 PM, Kaitlin Duck Sherwood wrote:

> I stayed until the bitter end.  Wow, what a marathon!  (It wasn't  
> the OS stuff that took the time, it was discussion re Hastings Park/ 
> PNE.)
>
> The resolution passed, yay.  :-)
>
> On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 2:49 PM, Kyle, Martin  
> <MartinKyle at sierrasystems.com> wrote:
> http://cityofvan-as1.insinc.com/ibc/mp/md/open/u/317/1204/wv150en
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kyle, Martin
> Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 2:49 PM
> To: 'OSGeo Local Chapter, British Columbia, Canada'
> Subject: RE: [OSGeo BC] Vancouver goes open?
>
> Right...they are talking iabout it right now... here:
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: osgeo-bc-bounces at lists.osgeo.org
> [mailto:osgeo-bc-bounces at lists.osgeo.org] On Behalf Of Mark, Jonathan
> Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 2:47 PM
> To: OSGeo Local Chapter, British Columbia, Canada
> Subject: RE: [OSGeo BC] Vancouver goes open?
>
> I believe discussion resumed at 2pm but I am not there
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: osgeo-bc-bounces at lists.osgeo.org
> [mailto:osgeo-bc-bounces at lists.osgeo.org] On Behalf Of Kyle, Martin
> Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 2:47 PM
> To: OSGeo Local Chapter, British Columbia, Canada
> Subject: RE: [OSGeo BC] Vancouver goes open?
>
> FYI
>
> I had to leave for a 12:00 PM meeting...I left around 11:30 and they
> still had not reached the agenda item of interest. It may have gotten
> deferred but I am not sure yet.
>
> Martin
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: osgeo-bc-bounces at lists.osgeo.org
> [mailto:osgeo-bc-bounces at lists.osgeo.org] On Behalf Of Tyler Mitchell
> (OSGeo)
> Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 10:17 AM
> To: OSGeo Local Chapter, British Columbia, Canada
> Subject: Re: [OSGeo BC] Vancouver goes open?
>
> Good work Jason and sorry for missing your calls Martin - I'm only
> working half-time this week with a house full of visitors :)  If you
> need to chat further, I'm now available on my phone.  Holler if you  
> want
> me to call you.
>
> Tyler
>
> On 21-May-09, at 9:31 AM, Kyle, Martin wrote:
>
> > Thanks
> >
> > Will use as needed
> >
> > Martin
> > H. Martin Kyle, CSSLP GISP | Principal
> > Sierra Systems Group, Inc.
> >
> > (T): 604-688-1371 (C): 778-384-5409
> > 1177 West Hastings Street, Suite 2500
> > Vancouver, BC V6E 2K3
> >
> > Management Consulting | Project Implementation | Managed Services
> > website: www.SierraSystems.com
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: osgeo-bc-bounces at lists.osgeo.org <osgeo-bc-
> > bounces at lists.osgeo.org>
> > To: OSGeo Local Chapter, British Columbia,  Canada <osgeo-
> > bc at lists.osgeo.org>
> > Sent: Thu May 21 09:29:48 2009
> > Subject: RE: [OSGeo BC] Vancouver goes open?
> >
> > I'm assuming that you can take care of introducing yourself :)
> >
> > The Open Source Geospatial Foundation is an international not-for-
> > profit organization whose mission is to support and promote the
> > development of open geospatial technologies and data.
> >
> > The British Columbia chapter of the Open Source Geospatial
> > Foundation strongly supports the motion currently before this
> > committee.
> >
> > Open source software can in many cases be the correct choice for
> > least cost and highest value, but is often overlooked because it
> > does not fit well into traditional procurement processes.
> > Organisations as diverse as the United States Department of Defence
> > and the Government of South Africa have passed similar motions to
> > ensure that they have the opportunity to take advantage of the
> > benefits offered by open source software.
> >
> > We encourage you to consider this motion seriously for the benefits
> > and efficiencies that it will bring to your organisation,
> > residents, and businesses.
> >
> >
> > (sorry didn't get to open data)
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Kyle, Martin
> > Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 9:06 AM
> > To: osgeo-bc at lists.osgeo.org
> > Subject: Re: [OSGeo BC] Vancouver goes open?
> >
> > Hi Jason
> >
> > As I am in transit and I cannot get a hold of Tyler to write a
> > statement...can I ask you to start a draft.
> >
> > E.g.
> >
> > We, as members of OSGeoBC, have read the motion before council
> > today concerning open data and open standards.
> >
> > We feel that it is in alignment with provincial, national, and
> > international momentum among the digital economies. By way of
> > example, the ... Example 1 (maybe EU, Geoconnections, etc...)...
> > have passed similar motions.
> >
> > ..blah blah blah...
> >
> > OSGeo is an organization...more blah blah.
> >
> > Martin
> > H. Martin Kyle, CSSLP GISP | Principal
> > Sierra Systems Group, Inc.
> >
> > (T): 604-688-1371 (C): 778-384-5409
> > 1177 West Hastings Street, Suite 2500
> > Vancouver, BC V6E 2K3
> >
> > Management Consulting | Project Implementation | Managed Services
> > website: www.SierraSystems.com
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: osgeo-bc-bounces at lists.osgeo.org <osgeo-bc-
> > bounces at lists.osgeo.org>
> > To: OSGeo Local Chapter, British Columbia,  Canada <osgeo-
> > bc at lists.osgeo.org>
> > Sent: Thu May 21 08:49:40 2009
> > Subject: RE: [OSGeo BC] Vancouver goes open?
> >
> > I'm happy with you reading a statement Tyler prepares, or one of
> > your own, as president of OSGeo BC.
> >
> > Jason
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: osgeo-bc-bounces at lists.osgeo.org [mailto:osgeo-bc-
> > bounces at lists.osgeo.org] On Behalf Of Kyle, Martin
> > Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 8:07 AM
> > To: osgeo-bc at lists.osgeo.org
> > Subject: Re: [OSGeo BC] Vancouver goes open?
> >
> > Hi Tyler
> >
> > I just read this messgae now.
> >
> > I have a few hours free this morning so I will head over. If you
> > can prepare a statement then I will be happy to read it given the
> > opportunity...with the chapter's'approval (by abstention if
> > necessary).
> >
> > Martin
> > H. Martin Kyle, CSSLP GISP | Principal
> > Sierra Systems Group, Inc.
> >
> > (T): 604-688-1371 (C): 778-384-5409
> > 1177 West Hastings Street, Suite 2500
> > Vancouver, BC V6E 2K3
> >
> > Management Consulting | Project Implementation | Managed Services
> > website: www.SierraSystems.com
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: osgeo-bc-bounces at lists.osgeo.org <osgeo-bc-
> > bounces at lists.osgeo.org>
> > To: OSGeo Local Chapter, British Columbia, Canada <osgeo-
> > bc at lists.osgeo.org>
> > Sent: Wed May 20 20:42:07 2009
> > Subject: Re: [OSGeo BC] Vancouver goes open?
> >
> > Unfortunately, my week has me too busy to really follow up well on
> > this topic.  But I see in this article, they welcome comments and
> > also invite people to come and speak/support the motion TOMORROW.
> >
> > http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2009/05/19/tech- 
> open-
> > city-vancouver-standards-source-data-reimer.html
> >
> > Also a brief note here in their agenda:
> > http://vancouver.ca/ctyclerk/cclerk/20090521/csbu20090521ag.htm
> >
> > I won't be making it, (if only it was any other week and I had more
> > than a few days notice ;-) ) but maybe some of you locals would be
> > interested/able.  If you want to work with my on a statement we can
> > do that too.  I'm going to try to put something together, but I'm
> > afraid it's too late unless you can show up in person.  I'm sure our
> > chapter would gladly support anyone who volunteers to speak on our
> > collective behalf at 9:30 in the morning ;-)
> >
> > Something you might be interested in Gerry?  Martin?  Others?
> >
> > Tyler
> >
> >
> > On 15-May-09, at 11:40 AM, Gerry James wrote:
> >
> >> Sorry I sent that reply just to Tyler...my bad.
> >>
> >> I would strongly recommend contacting Jonathan Marks.  He is the
> >> GIS manager
> >> with the COV (at least he used to be).  I have spoken to him a few
> >> times but
> >> wouldn't necessarily call him a contact.  I do not have any other
> >> contacts
> >> but would be very interested to collaborate with you on a meeting.
> >>
> >> Let me know how I can help with this initiative.
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >> Gerry
> >> _________________________________________
> >> Gerry James, B.Sc., GISP
> >> President/Lead Consultant
> >> *****************************************
> >> Carteryx Geomatics Consultants Inc.
> >> Spatial Intelligence for a Changing World
> >> www.carteryx.com
> >> _________________________________________
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: osgeo-bc-bounces at lists.osgeo.org
> >> [mailto:osgeo-bc-bounces at lists.osgeo.org] On Behalf Of Tyler  
> Mitchell
> >> (OSGeo)
> >> Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 11:24 AM
> >> To: OSGeo-BC List
> >> Subject: [OSGeo BC] Vancouver goes open?
> >>
> >> Thanks to Will for sending me this article:
> >> http://eaves.ca/2009/05/14/vancouver-enters-the-age-of-the-open- 
> city/
> >>
> >> I'd like to come up with a plan to discuss this move with city
> >> administrators in Vancouver.  So asking for your input on a couple
> >> fronts:
> >>
> >> * Are you familiar with the current geospatial projects going on in
> >> the city?  I assume it's a huge list of complex wild stuff, but
> >> looking for specific ideas where we could connect.
> >> * Do you have a good contact for following up with city management-
> >> level staff there?  City Manager is responsible on paper, but who
> >> else might you know from the geospatial angle that I could meet  
> with?
> >> * Available/interested to join with me if I can get a meeting?
> >>
> >> Best wishes, brainstorming welcome :)
> >>
> >> Tyler
> >>
> >> Tyler Mitchell
> >> Executive Director
> >> Open Source Geospatial Foundation
> >> tmitchell at osgeo.org
> >> P: +1-250-277-1621
> >> M: +1-250-303-1831
> >>
> >>
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