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MeetingsTue, Apr 30, 20241h 05m2022–2026 Council

Advisory Committee

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Summary

  • Approved the agenda as presented.
  • Adopted the minutes of the March 26, 2024 meeting as circulated.
  • Approved adjournment of the meeting at 8:05 pm.

Decisions

0 decisions

Only procedural motions were recorded.

Agenda

9 items · select one for details, debate and documents

Summary

The Chair called the meeting to order.

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Summary

The committee read the City's territorial acknowledgement.

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Summary

Meeting conduct rules were read to the committee.

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Summary

The committee voted to approve the agenda as presented.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by M. Morley

THAT the Committee approve the agenda as presented.

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Summary

Two presentations were delivered to the committee (items 5.1 and 5.2).

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Summary

Presentation from Sooke Family Resource Centre about programs, services and local needs.

Location

6672 Wadams Way

2800 Bryn Maur Road

345 Wale Road

Documents (1)

Presentation by Renee Lormé-Gulbrandsen of the Sooke Family Resource Society describing SFRS services across southern Vancouver Island, program offerings, neighbourhood house functions, youth and family services, counselling, and future plans in Langford.

Presenter: Renee Lormé-Gulbrandsen, Executive DirectorContact: rlorme@sfrs.ca | (250) 642-5152SFRS offices/addresses: Sooke - 6672 Wadams Way; Langford - 2800 Bryn Maur Road; Colwood - 345 Wale Road; Sooke Thrift Store - 2065 Anna Marie RoadPrograms include pre- and post-natal education, early years drop-in, preschool (ages 3-5), youth outreach, family preservation, supports for adults with disabilities, home share supported living, and counselling services (sliding scale)Future priorities in Langford: increase capacity for adults with disabilities, larger office/program space, programming for older adults, establish a daycare to open more childcare spaces
Sooke Family Resource Society (SFRS) — Presentation / About Sooke Family Resource Society (SFRS)

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Executive Director

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About Sooke Family Resource Society (SFRS)

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How We Help

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We are a Neighbourhood House

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Early Years Programming

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Youth Services

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Family Services

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Adults Living with Disabilities

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Counselling

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Our Future in Langford

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Contact

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Summary

Presentation from Bilston Watershed Habitat Protection Association on watershed stewardship and green infrastructure.

Documents (1)

Presentation by the Bilston Watershed Habitat Protection Association outlining watershed stewardship work, biodiversity, aquifer vulnerabilities, restoration projects, partnerships, and the value of wetlands and green infrastructure for stormwater management.

Presenter/Contact: Alison Leduc, BWHPA President (bilstonwatershed.org)Bilston Watershed area: 3,129 hectares (covers Langford, Metchosin, Colwood, Juan de Fuca Electoral Area)Aquifer 606 supplies water to over 1,550 wells and is ranked as 'highly vulnerable to contamination'Species of concern present: Coastal Cutthroat Trout, Northern Red-Legged Frogs, Blue-grey taildropper slugs, Sharp-tailed snakesRestoration projects: multi-year work at Martin Brook, two-year restoration on Firehall Creek, enhancements to Bilston Creek to stop erosion and protect spawning bedsNotes on hazards and mitigation: road runoff contaminants (e.g., tire wear particles / 6PPD-Q), promotion of bioswales and green infrastructure, mention of extensive flooding in Happy Valley and Walfred Road areas in fall 2021
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About BWHPA

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Bilston Watershed totals

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Biodiversity

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Community engagement and activities

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Partners and collaborators

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Wetlands and their functions

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Aquifers underlying Bilston

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Rainwater as a resource and green infrastructure

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Bioswales and road runoff

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Flooding events and green infrastructure benefits

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Watershed-scale planning

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Thank you / Credits

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Summary

The committee adopted the minutes of the March 26, 2024 meeting.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by F. Johnson

THAT the minutes of the Community Advisory Committee meeting held Tuesday, March 26, 2024, be adopted as circulated.

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Summary

The Chair adjourned the meeting at 8:05 pm.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by R. Plomp

The Chair adjourned the meeting at 8:05 pm.

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