1. Presentation for North Saanich Council on Dunsmuir lands
PRESENTATION ON DUNSMUIR LANDS
FOR NORTH SAANICH COUNCIL

2. Introduction & Background
Presentation
Property History
Summary of Communications and Consultation Activities
Pauquachin First Nation Role
Project Benefits
Presenters and Support Team
Dave Smith – Applicant, McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd.
Peter Kuran – President & CEO, UVic Properties
Chief Rebecca Harris – Pauquachin First Nation
Gayle Gorrill - Vice-President Finance & Operations, University of Victoria
1985 George Poole Legacy
2009 Lodge Closure and Sale of the Property
2009 Pauquachin First Nation Discussions and Exclusivity Agreement
2015 Introduction to Homewood Health
2016 University of Victoria and Homewood Health Conditional Purchase and Sales Agreement
2016 Rezoning Application
2016 Council Presentations and Public Consultation
2015 Pauquachin First Nation indicates willingness to consider purchase of less than 100 acres

3. 2016 Highlighted Consultation Activities
February / March
Submission of application for rezoning and subdivision. Initial meeting with Executive of DPECA.
Presentation at DPECA AGM. Presentation to Community Planning Commission and Community Stewardship Commission
Presentation to Committee of the Whole,
First Public Open House
Meetings with Friends of the Loop and the Kelset Elementary School PAC. Presentation to Committee of the Whole
Second Public Open House
April
June
Aug / Sept
October

4. Open House – October 20th, 2016 In attendance:
110 registered community members over 3 hours
14 members of UVic Senior leadership, Homewood Health, and Pauquachin First Nation
Benefits of increased opportunity for dialogue and information sharing:
Material delivered to households
Open House
Information Boards and Videos
Opportunity to provide feedback
“sticky” notes displayed
Comment Cards deposited
All remarks transcribed
Themes

5. What we heard Key themes Insufficient communication and consultation
Support for Homewood and the future of the lodge and land
Questions on “no development” covenant
Questions & concerns on closure of existing trails
Insufficient benefits for the community

6. 1. Consultation Activities
Discussions continue with the Pauquachin First Nation. UVic responds to occasional EOIs and complies with its commitment to North Saanich Council to keep them informed
UVic has initial discussion with Pauquachin with respect to potential acquisition of less than the full 100 acres
Communication begins with the decision to close Dunsmuir Lodge
Discussions begin with the Pauquachin First Nation culminating in an exclusivity agreement
2009
2010
2015
Dunsmuir Lodge and road access are closed
UVic continues to maintain the Dunsmuir property
Homewood approaches UVic with an interest in the acquisition of Dunsmuir Lodge
UVic and Homewood enter into an agreement-in-principle for purchase and sale
UVic introduce Homewood and Pauquachin. Pauquachin indicate willingness to consider purchase of less than 100 acres
Submission of application for re-zoning and Subdivision
Presentation at DPECA AGM, Presentation to Community Planning Commission and Community Steward ship commission
Meetings with members of Friends of the Loop and Kelset PAC. Presentation to Committee of the Whole
Second Public Open House
2016
August –
September
February
March
April
June
October
UVic and Homewood enter into conditional purchase and sale agreement. Homewood, UVic, and the Pauquachin meet to discuss potential acquisition by Homewood
Presentation to Council at the Committee of the Whole and first Community Open House
Attendance by UVic at North Saanich council/committee meetings
Initial meeting with Executive of DPECA

7. 1. Communication/Awareness activities for Open House
UVic President
Jamie Cassels’ op ed in the Times Colonist
Advertisements in
Peninsula News
Review and the
Times Colonist
Communique to
6,200 households
Responses to s
and requests
Over 100 posters distributed
Ongoing website

8. 2. Support for Homewood Health and the Future of the Lands
Homewood Health is a good fit for the community
Adds much needed mental health support
Appreciation of the improved access to John Dean Provincial Park
No-Development Covenant is Positive for the community
Return of the land to Pauquachin First Nation

9. Comments from the October 20th Open House
“This is great for the Pauquachin – gaining their traditional lands (long overdue)”
“Reconciliation is so important. It is wonderful to see some justice return to the Wsecotin people. I love their commitment to keep the land sacred!”
“No development is a real positive for the community.”
“Thanks for the consult. I fully support the plans – it is a win – win –win. True, access to current trails will be lost, but John Dean Park is there with access accommodated. I am so happy the band will get their land back!”
“The Pauquachin are being gracious by letting access to John Dean Park continue! Thanks!!”
“I support the plan and believe in reconciliation and mental health support. Am grateful for the N-S & E-W easements to John Dean.”
“This will be a wonderful opportunity for the community and First Nations.”
“Do the right thing. Let this wonderful idea flourish. Let’s be good neighbors to the Pauquachin people.”

10. 3. No-Development Covenant: what are the restrictions?
All of the land purchased by the Pauquachin First Nation
No buildings or structures except for spiritual and cultural purposes
Any buildings or structures must comply with bylaws and regulations of the District
No trees cut down or trimmed without prior consent of the District (exceptions for safety reasons or if for spiritual or cultural purposes )
Dedicated Conservation Zone
Additional restrictions on trees, land, environment
No buildings or structures

11. 3. No-Development Covenant* – what are the protections?
Covenant “runs with the land” in perpetuity unless the District of North Saanich discharges it.
* Common Law Covenant
If Pauquachin seek to add the land to reserve:
Encumbrance continues unless discharged
Discharge requires North Saanich prior approval
If North Saanich does not agree to discharge…
Federal Government allows Property to go into Reserve WITH covenant OR
Federal Government does not allow Property to go into Reserve

12. 4. Closure of Existing Trails / Replacement Trails
Recognize value of existing trails to some in community
Trails are on private property (UVic has allowed use)
Replacement trails provide:
Access to John Dean Provincial Park
Access to parking lot
Permanent legal access
New
Replacement Trail
(not on McTavish)

13. 5. Benefits for the Community
Access to new trails in perpetuity
Permanent “no development” covenant
Health services by Homewood Health
Employment and educational opportunities with Homewood Health
Certainty for future of lodge and lands
New tax revenue & economic benefit for North Saanich
Corrections to current restrictions on land
Storm water statutory right of way
Property boundary corrections
Return of land to Pauquachin First Nation

14. Interests and Commitment of the Pauquachin First Nation
“ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱ is extremely important in the
cultural history of the W̱SÁNEĆ nations
We are acquiring this land to preserve and
protect it for cultural and spiritual purposes
Have protected this land since time immemorial
Are not interested in selling all or portions of the land
Willingness to have Homewood purchase 28 acres because of the value they bring
Extremely supportive of the proposed transaction and the opportunities it brings to all
PFN is committed to acquiring the land using whatever means necessary

15. Where are we now? A long, complex and rewarding process
Recognize the commitment of the District, the community, Pauquachin and other W̱SÁNEĆ Nations
Opportunity to bring benefits to all
Requirement by UVic to meet regulatory requirements and contribute to academic mission
Approval by Province – duty to consult with First Nations
Mandate by Board to sell the property – does not contribute to academic mission
Implications if proposed transaction does not proceed
Homewood is no longer occupant of lodge
UVic moves to sell lodge and land
Positioning for sale: Closure of Trails
Potential purchaser: Pauquachin First Nation

16. Transaction Does Not Proceed
What does this mean?
Transaction Proceeds
Transaction Does Not Proceed
Access to existing trails
Access to new trails in perpetuity
Permanent “No Development” covenant
Health services by Homewood Health
Employment and educational opportunities
Collaboration Agreement
Certainty for future of Lodge and lands
New tax revenue & economic benefits
Return of land to Pauquachin First Nation
Corrections to current restrictions on land
Storm water statutory right of way
Property boundary corrections
Trails Closed
Trails Closed
Likely Purchaser