Sidney Community Association

MISSING It may have been a little weathered, a bit beat up, but it was ours. And it was displayed for everyone to experience and learn from. Someone, however, t...hought it may be better featured in their private collection? There is no dial-a-porpoise-skull. We can’t buy one on Amazon (though we wouldn’t try, we’d shop local!). So, we’ll just be right here, a little sad about this turn of events. (or if someone would like to return it no questions asked, we’d really like that).

Come on out on Saturday. - just don't stand too close to each other...... Wear masks.

Notice to Membership of the Annual General Meeting The Sidney Community Association (SCA) will hold the 2020 Annual General Meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, November 18th at 7:00pm.... Purpose The purpose of this meeting is to: Provide some thoughts on the Sidney OCP: What we should be looking for? - a presentation by Board member, Dennis Carlsen, providing focus and direction for SCA members and residents as they continue to follow the Town of Sidney’s Ocial Community Plan Review. Elect the following individuals to the 2020-2021 Board of Directors directors for the ensuing year. Dennis Carlsen Eric Diller Steve Duck Nicholas Krischanowsky Transact such business that may properly come to the meeting, including the 2020 Financial Report and any adjournments or postponements Quorum In accordance with the BC Societies Act and bylaws of the Sidney Community Association, the Board of Directors has determined that quorum for the meeting shall be those members in attendance at the meeting, provided that the quorum shall be not less than five members in good standing. Board Nominees It is the intention of the Chairperson of the meeting to nominate and vote for those listed on the above slate. Members are encouraged to contact the Sidney Community Association President, Steve Duck ([email protected]) by Friday, November 13th should they wish to have their names added to the proposed slate of directors. In addition, nominations from the floor will be accepted at the meeting provided the nominee is also available to provide assent. Dated: 28th day of October at Sidney by the order of the SCA Board of Directors. Signed: Steve Duck President

This idea on Wayblaze I found interesting. For those of you unfamiliar with what way blaze is, it is a site that the town of Sidney is using to gather ideas for the OCP. Since you are already on facebook, use your facebook login to access the Wayblaze site and like ideas or comment on them. For example, this idea by FB Warner, I like, because as a person who walks along/ crosses Resthaven to visit various destinations. I feel that there is a lot of speeding of vehicles. Also, he has a point, the Mills, Siddall, Bowerbank set of roads is also unsafe for people walking along those streets. This is due to the lack of a cohesive street network that forces people to use these streets.

OCP background questions. Two good ones. Local Government Question: Due to the economic downturn, Sidney will be under pressure to limit tax increases. To what extent will the Town of Sidney be able to include OCP recommendations in Annual Budget/Five Year Capital Plan?... Question: What is the process for collaboration with the other Peninsula municipalities as endorsed by Council at its August 17 meeting?

OCP backgrounder question. Work Question: If residents are working from home rather than commuting, will land use policies need to change to accommodate small commercial areas in neighbourhoods e.g. coffee shops... https://www.conferenceboard.ca/insights/covid-19 https://www.vancouverisawesome.com//canadians-expect-more-