Our next regular meeting will be Tuesday, Nov. 19th, 2019 7 - 9 pm
Colquitz Middle School - Foods Room draft agenda
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Announcements
Saanich, BC –Saanich Council will host an open house November 18 to share its draft 2019-2023 Strategic Plan with residents. The Strategic Plan acts as a road map that tells residents, Council and staff where Saanich is going and what kind of community it could be.
Strategic Plan open house
Date: Monday, November 18 Time: 4 to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Saanich Municipal Hall, 770 Vernon Avenue
Residents will have the opportunity to discuss the draft plan with Mayor and Counci and ask questions. Informative displays and light refreshments will be available. Council will discuss the draft 2019-2023 Strategic Plan at the 7 p.m. Committee of the Whole meeting following the open house. View the draft 2019-2023 Strategic Plan at saanich.ca/strategicplan.
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Capital City Allotment Gardens Community Orchard
Native Pollinator Garden - Planting Work Party
We need your help!
Saanich Parks staff and volunteers and Capital City Allotment Gardeners are hosting a work party to finish landscaping our Community Orchard. We welcome you to come plant with us.
Saturday, November 30, 10-12 noon. Meet at the entrance for the gardens at 641 Kent Rd.
Bring: shovels, trowels, water to drink, sturdy footwear. No previous experience required. On-site instruction and tools provided. Questions: Contact Jenny at 250-889-5334 or jenny.eastman@saanich.ca
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The draft Uptown-Douglas Corridor Report Saanich website
Index to report
Saanich Emergency Program's fall/winter offerings
Saanich Council - next meeting agenda link
As soon as we receive notification of the dates that local projects will go to council, the information
will be posted here.
Development Projects
Active Development applications see Land Use and Development
NEWS
472/476 Dupplin Road was approved for an innovative commercial/ industrial flex space,
unfortunately the property is now for sale.
665 Canterbury new application for division of lot into two lots - at 665 Canterbury
3661 Tillicum Road subdivision to create one additional lot. site map elevations landscaping
Protecting Our Urban Forest - Falaise Town Hall Apr. 26, 2019 report
Bus Lanes on Douglas
For current information see: Better Transit Alliance of Greater Victoria
Colquitz Middle School - Foods Room draft agenda
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Announcements
Saanich, BC –Saanich Council will host an open house November 18 to share its draft 2019-2023 Strategic Plan with residents. The Strategic Plan acts as a road map that tells residents, Council and staff where Saanich is going and what kind of community it could be.
Strategic Plan open house
Date: Monday, November 18 Time: 4 to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Saanich Municipal Hall, 770 Vernon Avenue
Residents will have the opportunity to discuss the draft plan with Mayor and Counci and ask questions. Informative displays and light refreshments will be available. Council will discuss the draft 2019-2023 Strategic Plan at the 7 p.m. Committee of the Whole meeting following the open house. View the draft 2019-2023 Strategic Plan at saanich.ca/strategicplan.
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Capital City Allotment Gardens Community Orchard
Native Pollinator Garden - Planting Work Party
We need your help!
Saanich Parks staff and volunteers and Capital City Allotment Gardeners are hosting a work party to finish landscaping our Community Orchard. We welcome you to come plant with us.
Saturday, November 30, 10-12 noon. Meet at the entrance for the gardens at 641 Kent Rd.
Bring: shovels, trowels, water to drink, sturdy footwear. No previous experience required. On-site instruction and tools provided. Questions: Contact Jenny at 250-889-5334 or jenny.eastman@saanich.ca
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The draft Uptown-Douglas Corridor Report Saanich website
Index to report
Saanich Emergency Program's fall/winter offerings
Saanich Council - next meeting agenda link
As soon as we receive notification of the dates that local projects will go to council, the information
will be posted here.
Development Projects
Active Development applications see Land Use and Development
NEWS
472/476 Dupplin Road was approved for an innovative commercial/ industrial flex space,
unfortunately the property is now for sale.
665 Canterbury new application for division of lot into two lots - at 665 Canterbury
3661 Tillicum Road subdivision to create one additional lot. site map elevations landscaping
Protecting Our Urban Forest - Falaise Town Hall Apr. 26, 2019 report
Bus Lanes on Douglas
For current information see: Better Transit Alliance of Greater Victoria
A sunny day for the MVCCA booth at the Saanich Cycling Festival, May 5th.
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Saanich Police Department's 2018-2022 Strategic Plan
We would like to invite you to provide your feedback on the value of the plan to you and/or your organization.
Below is a link to our online survey that will take approximately 5 minutes of your time. If you would prefer a paper version of the survey, please call us at 250-475-4395 or email us at StrategicPlan@saanichpolice.ca to request one. We encourage you to share this survey link with those in your community or organization.
https://ca.surveygizmo.com/s3/50047047/Strategic-Plan-Feedback-Survey
"Grabbed this pic on my walk to Uptown. A 2nd Right Turn Only sign was posted South of Ravine Rd. Too late to avoid an “unwanted right turn” I have also witnessed 1 potentially dangerous U Turn at this point."
(local resident)
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Raymond Street South Corridor Project
The District of Saanich is undertaking, or planning to undertake, a number of minor improvements along Raymond Street South. The improvements come from a combination of action items from the Safe Routes to Schools plans for Colquitz Middle School and McKenzie Elementary, as well as from the Active Transportation Plan (ATP). The ATP recognizes the Raymond Street Corridor, from the Galloping Goose (GG) Regional Trail all the way to Vanalman Ave, as an all ages and abilities cycling route.
Galloping Goose Regional Trail - Shelter amenities
The District will be installing a bench, bike rack, garbage can, and bicycle repair station under the shelter at the Galloping Goose, Tillicum Road and the Trans Canada Highway. The installation should happen late December or early January 2019.
Raymond at Cadillac - Intersection realignment
The District is currently realigning this intersection to provide right-of-way to Raymond Street South. The intention is to give priority to cyclists traveling along the Raymond Street Corridor connecting to the GG regional trail. Work entails removing excess pavement, removing unneeded yellow centre line paint, installing concrete curb, reinstating with top soil and grass seed, and a new stop sign at Cadillac and Raymond. This work is currently underway.
Raymond at Whiteside - Switch stop signs
The stop signs on Raymond have been switched to Whiteside to provide priority to cyclists traveling along the Raymond Street Corridor. This work has been completed.
Pathway connecting Raymond to Columbine - Lighting improvements
The District has worked with the homeowners along this pathway to significantly increase the amount of natural lighting entering this pathway by pruning and remove trees and bushes. This work is currently underway.
Columbine Way - Crossing and ramp construction
We are still developing the design for this project. The concept includes the following:
Engineering Department District of Saanich
t. 250-475-5560 c. 250-893-2628
ben.lubberts@saanich.ca www.saanich.ca
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Saanich Police Department's 2018-2022 Strategic Plan
We would like to invite you to provide your feedback on the value of the plan to you and/or your organization.
Below is a link to our online survey that will take approximately 5 minutes of your time. If you would prefer a paper version of the survey, please call us at 250-475-4395 or email us at StrategicPlan@saanichpolice.ca to request one. We encourage you to share this survey link with those in your community or organization.
https://ca.surveygizmo.com/s3/50047047/Strategic-Plan-Feedback-Survey
"Grabbed this pic on my walk to Uptown. A 2nd Right Turn Only sign was posted South of Ravine Rd. Too late to avoid an “unwanted right turn” I have also witnessed 1 potentially dangerous U Turn at this point."
(local resident)
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Raymond Street South Corridor Project
The District of Saanich is undertaking, or planning to undertake, a number of minor improvements along Raymond Street South. The improvements come from a combination of action items from the Safe Routes to Schools plans for Colquitz Middle School and McKenzie Elementary, as well as from the Active Transportation Plan (ATP). The ATP recognizes the Raymond Street Corridor, from the Galloping Goose (GG) Regional Trail all the way to Vanalman Ave, as an all ages and abilities cycling route.
Galloping Goose Regional Trail - Shelter amenities
The District will be installing a bench, bike rack, garbage can, and bicycle repair station under the shelter at the Galloping Goose, Tillicum Road and the Trans Canada Highway. The installation should happen late December or early January 2019.
Raymond at Cadillac - Intersection realignment
The District is currently realigning this intersection to provide right-of-way to Raymond Street South. The intention is to give priority to cyclists traveling along the Raymond Street Corridor connecting to the GG regional trail. Work entails removing excess pavement, removing unneeded yellow centre line paint, installing concrete curb, reinstating with top soil and grass seed, and a new stop sign at Cadillac and Raymond. This work is currently underway.
Raymond at Whiteside - Switch stop signs
The stop signs on Raymond have been switched to Whiteside to provide priority to cyclists traveling along the Raymond Street Corridor. This work has been completed.
Pathway connecting Raymond to Columbine - Lighting improvements
The District has worked with the homeowners along this pathway to significantly increase the amount of natural lighting entering this pathway by pruning and remove trees and bushes. This work is currently underway.
Columbine Way - Crossing and ramp construction
We are still developing the design for this project. The concept includes the following:
- The staircase down to Columbine Way will be removed and replaced with a cycling-friendly ramp.
- A crosswalk will be installed across Columbine Way.
- The centre median on Columbine Way will be removed.
- The steep pathway down to the foot bridge will be replaced with a longer cycling-friendly path.
- The gravel pathway from Columbine way to the foot bridge, and from the foot bridge up to McKenzie Ave will be paved with asphalt.
Engineering Department District of Saanich
t. 250-475-5560 c. 250-893-2628
ben.lubberts@saanich.ca www.saanich.ca
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Saanich Heritage Register
Our guest speakers at a general meeting spoke about the value of the many heritage buildings in our part of Saanich.
A heritage designation usually applies to only the exterior of the building. If you feel that you have a house that has
architectural, historic or contextual value, application forms are available from the Legislative Services at the Saanich Municipal Hall. For information about local history contact Saanich archives
Mural for Seaton Street Tunnel
On June 26, 2017 Saanich Council authorized the installation of a mural on the retaining wall at the north entry to the Seaton Street tunnel. Constable Lisa Bruschetta of Saanich’s Community Bike Squad arranged funding and Jessie Campbell supervised the youth artists from the Native Friendship Centre.
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New technology to study traffic
A drone vehicle can provide traffic and street use information by either stationary, time lapse photography
or video. The residents of Arlene Place illustrate their traffic problem with this YouTube video:
Arlene Place traffic problem
New technology to study traffic
A drone vehicle can provide traffic and street use information by either stationary, time lapse photography
or video. The residents of Arlene Place illustrate their traffic problem with this YouTube video:
Arlene Place traffic problem