January 12, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: THAT the agenda for the January 12, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
   • · Motion 2 added: THAT the following items on the Consent Agenda be adopted by consent: Item 7.2 - Correspondence Item 7.3 - Report of the Chief Administrative Officer
   • · Motion 3 added: THAT the following items be pulled for future discussion, and the remaining correspondence from December 4, 2025 through January 7, 2026, be received for information:
   • · Motion 4 added: THAT Council receive the Report of the Chief Administrative Officer for information.
   • · Motion 5 added: THAT Council appoint Greg Lowis, Director of Corporate Services, as Corporate Officer for the District of Sooke, effective immediately;
   • · Motion 6 added: AND THAT Council rescind the appointment of Raechel Gray as Deputy Corporate Officer, with Nancy Owen resuming her previously appointed role as Deputy Corporate Officer, effective immediately.
   • · Motion 7 added: THAT Council receive this report for information.
   • · Motion 8 added: THAT Council receive the Community Planning, Community Economic Development and Building Safety Service Level Overview Reports and presentations for information.
   • · Motion 9 added: THAT Council receive the Fire and Protective Service Level Overview Report and presentation for information.
   • · Motion 10 added: THAT Council direct staff to bring forward to the budget 2026 deliberation any financial impacts arising from the service overview discussions.
   • · Motion 11 added: THAT Council approve amendments to the Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference to: 1. Add “7) Roundtable Discussion” to Section 5.4 (Order of Business) and renumber the subsequent items; and 2. Include a Public Par…
   • · Motion 12 added: THAT Council adopt the Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 927 (600-112), 2025 to: Rezone the property legally described as Lot A, Section 72, Sooke District, Plan EPP135661 (6579 Throup Road) from Large Lot Residential (R1) to Medium Density Multi…
   • · Motion 13 added: THAT Council give First, Second, and Third Reading to Development Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 933 (900-01), 2025, which adds a requirement for applicants to provide the District with a copy of the Public Information Meeting notice;
   • · Motion 14 added: AND THAT, subject to adoption, staff be directed to update existing internal procedures, as appropriate, to support timely distribution of Public Information Meeting notifications to Council, the Land Use and Development Committee, and the…
   • · Motion 15 added: THAT Council approve funding in the amount of $2,500 for the 2026 event, and direct staff to report back on options for ongoing annual support.
   • · Motion 16 added: THAT Council receive the correspondence for information.
   • · Motion 17 added: THAT Council receive the correspondence for information.
   • · Motion 18 added: THAT Council direct staff to produce a high-level report on tree hazard mitigation and safety in Sooke with a focus on: i) Related regulations within District bylaws and the new Official Community Plan; ii) Guidelines for homeowners wishin…
   • · Motion 19 added: THAT Council receive the correspondence for information.
   • · Motion 20 added: THAT Council close the meeting to the public pursuant to the following subsection of the Community Charter, the time being 9:28 p.m. 90 (1): (a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a p…
   • · Motion 21 added: THAT the January 12, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council be adjourned, the time being 9:47 p.m.
   • · Attendance added: Jeff Bateman (present)
   • · Attendance added: Al Beddows (present)
   • · Attendance added: Herb Haldane (present)
   • · Attendance added: Kevin Pearson (present)
   • · Attendance added: Tony St-Pierre (present)
   • · Attendance added: Megan McMath (absent)
   • · Attendance added: Raechel Gray (present)
   • · Attendance added: Greg Lowis (present)
   • · Attendance added: Wayne Kennedy (present)
   • · Attendance added: Rose Liu (present)
   • · Attendance added: Chris Marshall (present)
   • · Attendance added: Paul Bohemier (present)
   • · Attendance added: Chris McCrea (present)
   • · Attendance added: Christina Moog (present)
   • · Attendance added: Nancy Owen (present)
   • · Attendance added: Jayden Riley (present)
   • · Attendance added: Gail Scott (present)
   • · Attendance added: Carmen Burca (present)
   • · Attendance added: Tristan Hamersley (present)
   • · Attendance added: Anastasia Robertson (present)
   • · Attendance added: Maja Tait (present)
   • · Participation added: Kevin Pearson depart
   • · Participation added: Kevin Pearson arrive