The Saltair District Residents Association (SDRA) is sponsoring a public meeting on fire prevention.
June 23rd, at 7:00 pm at the Saltair Community Centre Hall
Science tells us that we are facing severe impacts on our weather due to human-caused climate change. The CVRD has funded studies to indicate what impacts are likely for the Cowichan Valley. During recent years we have witnessed these impacts as increased rainfall,
violent storms and increasingly frequent spells of extreme heat.
Ongoing studies will tell us if our current assumptions are too conservative or not.
Increasing hot spells and heat domes are conducive to widespread wild fires in forested and other areas, as we saw last summer.
The public meeting’s agenda consists of three parts.
1. John Silins will present the results of the funded CVRD studies: what we can expect regarding changes in our climate over the next decades in the Cowichan Valley, based on information we have today.
2. Joel Crawford (CVRD) will talk about what we can do to protect our properties from fire damage.
3. Don Hatton (Hatton Insurance) will explain options for property insurance and give you an opportunity to ask questions about coverage.
Time permitting we will open the floor for questions and discussion.
Note: We’re collecting cash and non-perishable food items for Harvest House Food Bank in Chemainus – donations gratefully accepted.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Sponsored by: Saltair District Residents Association
IMPORTANT SALTAIR NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Electoral Area G – Saltair
Bylaw No. 4427 Development Permit Area 7: Landslide Hazard
Date: June 2, 2022
Time: 1st Meeting: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Time: 2nd Meeting: 5:30pm to 7:00 pm
Location Saltair Community Centre, located at 3850 South Oyster School Road
Doors open at 2:30 pm Refreshments will be served
Presentation: 1st presentation 3:00 pm is for early birds & 2nd presentation is for the after work crowd at 5:30pm
Please Note: seating is limited to 95 persons per meeting.
Presenters: Rick Guthrie, P. Geo and Hawley Beaugrand P. Geo, Stantec Consulting
PURPOSE OF THE PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING:
The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) conducted field studies in the Saltair area in 2021 which examined natural hazards in the coastal zone, local drivers of slope instability and potential impacts of sea level rise. The purpose of the public open house is to provide further opportunity to present and discuss the Saltair Coastal Slope Stability Assessment and draft Bylaw No. 4427 Development Permit Area 7: Landslide Hazard 9DPA 7).
Draft Bylaw No. 4427 Development Permit Area 7: landslide Hazard, which guides development activities in area that may be subject to natural hazards, has been amended to include the report recommendations and new mapping. The map shown outlines the parcels which are subject to draft Bylaw No. 4427.
The full report “Saltair Coastal Slope Stability Assessment” is located here:
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Coralie Breen, Manager, Planning- Strategic Initiatives Division, Land Use Services Department, Phone: 250-746-2625 or 1.800.665.3955/ Email: Coralie [dot] Breen [at] cvrd [dot] bc [dot] ca
April 28th at 7:00 pm Saltair Community Centre Hall
Voting for the New SDRA Board:
We will be voting on the following persons/positions’ terms:
Jane Walton – President – 2 years
Denay Shelling – Treasurer – 2 years
Sue Miller – Secretary, Newsletter – 1 year
Diana Holland – Membership – 2 years
John Silins – Environment – 1 year
Kerry McIntyre – TBA – 2 years
If you would like to nominate someone to the Board (and have their permission), please do so.
We would also welcome volunteers to assist the Board or work on a subcommittee – please add your name to the ballot.
Constitutional changes are also being made and must be voted on by the members.
One of the main ways for the community to participate and contribute their ideas is through Community Circles. A Community Circle is a group of people having a guided discussion about the Cowichan Valley’s future.
Community Circles will be led by CVRD facilitators or by volunteers from the community who gather a group of people and guide their own Circle. CVRD led Community Circles will be held virtually and are inclusive.
CVRD has issued at Notice of Public Hearing regarding the first phase of consolidation of the existing Official Community Plans for Electoral Areas A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and I into a single official community plan.
Public Hearing will be held on September 21st, 2021 at 6:00 pm Click on the document below for complete details:
This meeting will be conducted by electronic means due to the COVID 19 Pandemic
WAYS T0 ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING:
There are two ways to attend the electronic Public Hearing event:
Online: Registration is required for online participation. It is recommended that you register several days in advance to ensure device and audio compatibility.
To register go to https://cowichanvalleyrd.webex.com and enter the meeting information: 146 246 6637. On the following page, use the ‘Register’ button to complete your registration. Once registered you will receive an email confirmation with a link for joining the meeting.
Phone: Join the hearing by calling 1.833.311.4101, when prompted enter 146 246 6637# and when prompted enter Password: 98942633#. Calling in does not require pre-registration.
On the day of the Public Hearing, if you experience technical difficulties joining or participating in the hearing, please call 250.746.2500, extension 2222.
A CVRD staff person will be available to provide technical assistance starting from 4:30 p.m. on the day of the hearing until the close of the hearing