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2015 ANNUAL REPORT District of Central Saanich 2015 ANNUAL REPORT District of Central Saanich T he Land of Plenty Photo Credits: Janis Jean Photography Mason Carter Photography Nuttycake Photography by Jo-Ann Way TABLE OF CONTENTS COMMUNITY OVERVIEW 3 MESSAGE FROM CENTRAL SAANICH COUNCIL 4 HISTORY AND HERITAGE 7 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY 13 2015 STRATEGIC PLAN Vision 14 Strategic Plan 15 Environment 16 Economy 20 Social 24 Infrastructure 28 Good Governance 31 MESSAGE FROM ADMINISTRATOR 35 STRATEGIC PROGRESS AND RESULTS Environment 36 Economy 38 Social 40 Infrastructure 44 Good Governance 50 MUNICIPAL SERVICES AND OPERATIONS Organizational Profile 53 Administration 54 Finance 57 Technology 61 Police Service 62 Fire Rescue 66 Planning and Building Services 68 Community Services 72 Engineering 74 Public Works 78 Water Utility 80 Sewer Utility 82 FINANCIALS Director of Finance Message 87 Consolidated Financial Statements 90 Statistics 115 THE LEGEND OF LÁU, WELNEW 123 COMMUNITY OVERVIEW The community of Central Saanich, including the Tsartlip and Tsawout First Nations, is a thriving agricultural and urban community spanning the centre of the Saanich Peninsula. From Island View Beach on the Cordova Channel in the east, to Brentwood Bay and the world- renowned Butchart Gardens on the shores of the Saanich Inlet to the west, the landscape of Central Saanich is characterized by pedestrian-friendly villages set among rolling farm land and forests. The municipality includes the greatest concentration of agricultural production in the region, along with light industrial land, residential areas with rural and suburban character, and the compact village centres of Saanichton and Brentwood Bay. In order to protect farm land, maintain rural character and preserve the function of natural ecosystems, the Central Saanich Official Community Plan accepts slow and managed growth within defined urban settlement areas (and outside of rural and agricultural lands). District policies encourage the intensification of activity in the Keating Industrial area, attracting high-tech and knowledge- based industries to diversify our already highly productive and innovative local industries. Central Saanich is fortunate to enjoy this combination of elements which support a vibrant, healthy and sustainable community CENTRAL SAANICH at a glance Incorporated on December 12, 1950 Population of 16,590 (CRD estimate) 6934 Private Dwellings 59% single detached houses, 29% other ground oriented housing and 12% apartments Median Household Income $77,324 (2010) 19% of households rent and 81% own 136 km of paved roads 4603 hectares land area 185 farms generating $18.5 million dollars in gross farm receipts (34% of all farm revenue in the CRD) 2439 hectares of ALR 38 municipal parks and 28 beach accesses Annual Report 2015 | centralsaanich.ca 3 Councillor Graham | Councillor Jensen | Councillor Paltiel | Councillor King Councillor Holman | Mayor Windsor | Councillor Thompson The Mayor and Council of the District of Central Saanich were each elected for a four year term in the municipal election held in November 2014. In 2015 Council established a Committee of the Whole system which incorporates the following divisions: Administration and Finance, Community Protective Services and Facilities, Parks and Recreation, Planning and Development, Public Works and Transportation and Water and Waste Management. Regular Council Meetings are held on the first and third Monday of each month and Committee Meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday of each month. The meetings generally commence at 7:00 p.m. and are located in the Council Chamber, Central Saanich Municipal Hall, 1903 Mount Newton Cross Road. These meetings are open to the public and are webcast for convenience. 4 Annual Report 2015 | centralsaanich.ca MESSAGE FROM CENTRAL SAANICH COUNCIL As your elected Council we are pleased Strategic planning occurred at the outset to present the District of Central Saanich of the current Councils term in January twelfth annual progress report. As 2015 to set a path for the 4 year term. required by the Community Charter, a This plan has served as a guide to provide Municipal Council must annually prepare direction for the District Council and staff a progress report that includes a brief to move forward with major initiatives. review of the previous year’s activities, a snapshot of municipal services and Thanks to our colleagues, advisory operations, financial information and the committee members, volunteers and strategic plan for the following year. employees at the municipality for the work they do every day to keep this In our current Citizen Survey 98 percent community one of the very best. rated overall quality of life as good and 89 percent were satisfied with the level and quality of services received. This is very consistent with the results from the previous survey in 2005. As Mayor I am pleased to say a significant highlight of Council’s first year in office has been the commencement of work on providing a future vision for the Keating Area. Work began with Stantec Consulting on the Keating Cross Road area including ongoing consultation. Keating Cross Road was identified as an area of priority in our Strategic Plan and continued work toward this plan is expected over the next year. Annual Report 2015 | centralsaanich.ca 5 6 Annual Report 2015 | centralsaanich.ca HISTORY& HERITAGE First Nations History The Brentwood and Saanichton Bay Long before the first settlers arrived, areas are historically significant as they Coast Salish First Nations occupied the provided shelter from winter storms, south coast of Vancouver Island, the a regular food supply and were, and Southern Gulf Islands and other areas continue to be, integral to the economic, along the Central and Southern British cultural, and spiritual life of the WSÁNEC. Columbia coast, as well as into the Puget The beliefs of the Tsartlip and Tsawout Sound area of Washington state. people are inextricably linked to the land and surrounding natural systems; The Tsawout and Tsartlip First Nations are the four winds, the trees, the birds, the two communities located within Central animals, and the fish were all people at Saanich. These communities have a rich one time, long ago. Nature, animals, fish, cultural and spiritual connection to the fire and water are imbued with spiritual lands that are now known as the Saanich values that are honoured for their power Peninsula and Gulf Islands, and the to heal, give life, provide bounty, and surrounding sea, extending back in time provide guidance through life. As with over thousands of years. many communities, ceremonies and rituals celebrating different spirits are The Tsartlip and Tsawout (as well as the central to the WSÁNEC people. Pauquachin and Tseycum First Nations located further north on the peninsula) The Tsartlip and Tsawout First Nations share the SENĆOŦEN language. WSÁNEC have a strong, distinct sense of (Saanich) tradition describes how community. The common focus of SENĆOŦEN was given to the WSÁNEC the Nations is to maintain and restore people by XÁLS, the creator. The their rich cultural heritage by speaking SENĆOŦEN language is being taught at SENĆOŦEN, becoming self-sufficient, and the LÁU,WELNEW Tribal School located practicing traditional rites. on West Saanich Road. The school is supported by the four peninsula First Nations. Although the WSÁNEC traditional territory extends further, it includes the lands and waters surrounding the Saanich Peninsula, used throughout the seasons. Annual Report 2015 | centralsaanich.ca 7 HISTORY& HERITAGE... continued Settlement History of Central Saanich The early settlers The first European settlers arrived in were mostly what is now Central Saanich in 1855. The first three families in the District farmers, attracted were the Lidgates, McPhails and the to the area Thomsons. The first homes built in the District are the Lidgate’s cabin built in by fertile soil, 1858 and Bannockburn built in 1869 and relatively and still standing today. These homes inexpensive land. are significant milestones in Central Saanich history as their construction at the base of Mt. Newton later warranted the construction of an arterial roadway connecting the East and West Saanich There was also a limited amount of roads in 1864. The early settlers were logging taking place as well as fishing. mostly farmers, attracted to the area by The agricultural base of the community fertile soil, and relatively inexpensive was reinforced with the incorporation of land. Most of the early settlers were of the North and South Saanich Agricultural British background. There was no direct Society in 1868. In 1870, the Saanich road to Victoria when the first settlers Pioneer Society was formed in an effort arrived. The journey from Victoria around to preserve this heritage for future the Peninsula was four days by canoe. By generations. the 1890s, the Victoria and Sidney Railway served the Peninsula along what is now In addition to agriculture, a large Veyaness Road. Although this line was limestone quarry and cement plant closed in 1917, the BC Electric Railway opened in 1904 where Butchart Gardens operated until 1924 along Interurban is located today. The BC Cement factory and Wallace Drive, from Victoria to Deep supplied Victoria with cement until 1916 Cove and the Canadian Northern Pacific when it closed. Tiles and pots continued Railway provided service until 1935 along to be manufactured on site until 1950. what is now Lochside Drive. By that time, Benvenuto Avenue, formerly known as road travel was common. Lime Kiln Road, provided a link between the quarry and the Village of Brentwood. The primary agricultural activities of early Cement was transported by barge from settlers included production of hops, Tod Inlet around the Saanich Peninsula fruit, hay, grains, berries and animal to the Inner Harbour where it was husbandry. distributed to international markets. 8 Annual Report 2015 | centralsaanich.ca Mrs. Butchart started her ambitious beautification project of the quarry in 1907 with the development of the Japanese Garden. The Sunken Garden was developed between 1912 and 1921.
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