February 23, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: THAT the agenda for the February 23, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as amended to add item 3.2 Chair Remarks.
   • · Motion 2 added: THAT the following Council meeting minutes be adopted as presented: February 17, 2026 - Committee of the Whole
   • · Motion 3 added: THAT Council receive the report and presentation for information.
   • · Motion 4 added: THAT Council direct staff to develop a defined wildlife education service model, including measurable deliverables and associated remuneration, consistent with the District’s Community Service Agreement Policy and Procurement Policy, for c…
   • · Motion 5 added: THAT the following items on the Consent Agenda be adopted by consent: 8.2 - Correspondence, 8.3 - Report of the Chief Administrative Officer, 8.4 - 2026 General Fund Operating and RCMP Budget Overview
   • · Motion 6 added: THAT the following items be pulled for future discussion, and the remaining correspondence from February 4 through February 17, 2026, be received for information: 8.H - Request for sponsorship (Sooke Pickleball Club), 24.G - Potential Park…
   • · Motion 7 added: THAT Council receive the Report of the Chief Administrative Officer for information.
   • · Motion 8 added: THAT Council directs staff to provide additional reporting on an updated 2026–2030 Financial Plan based on a maximum annual tax increase of 12%, including associated service level impacts and reserve implications. AND THAT the budget inclu…
   • · Motion 9 added: THAT the motion be amended by: striking the words “one-year” and adding the words “and ending September 30, 2026, in alignment with the upcoming local government election” after the words “March 4, 2026”.
   • · Motion 10 added: THAT the Mayor re-appoint Rob Barry, Desiree Cummings, and Helen Ritts to the Land Use and Development Committee for an additional term commencing on March 4, 2026 and ending on September 30, 2026, in alignment with the upcoming local gove…
   • · Motion 11 added: THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to execute the amended Ground Lease Agreement between the District of Sooke and Catalyst Community Development Society for Lot A, 6671 Wadams Way.
   • · Motion 12 added: THAT Council adopt the Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 929 (600-113), 2025.
   • · Motion 13 added: THAT Council give first, second, and third reading to the Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 936, 2026.
   • · Motion 14 added: THAT Council direct staff to prepare a high-level report on 3D modelling technology and its potential application to land-use planning in Sooke (including the OCP-recommended update of the Town Centre Plan) for consideration by the Land Us…
   • · Motion 15 added: THAT Council receive the correspondence for information.
   • · Motion 16 added: THAT Council close the February 23, 2026 meeting to the public pursuant to the following subsection of the Community Charter, the time being 7:17 p.m.: 90 (1)(a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being c…
   • · Motion 17 added: THAT Council appoint Susan Dyble as the District of Sooke volunteer citizen member representative to the Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee for the remainder of the current term ending December 31, 2026.
   • · Motion 18 added: THAT the February 23, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council be adjourned, the time being 9:01 p.m.
   • · Attendance added: Jeff Bateman (present)
   • · Attendance added: Megan McMath (remote)
   • · Attendance added: Tony St-Pierre (present)
   • · Attendance added: Kevin Pearson (absent)
   • · Attendance added: Raechel Gray (present)
   • · Attendance added: Greg Lowis (present)
   • · Attendance added: Wayne Kennedy (present)
   • · Attendance added: Chris Marshall (present)
   • · Attendance added: Christina Moog (present)
   • · Attendance added: Nancy Owen (present)
   • · Attendance added: Emma Taylor (present)
   • · Attendance added: Carmen Burca (present)
   • · Attendance added: Maja Tait (present)
   • · Attendance added: Al Beddows (present)
   • · Attendance added: Herb Haldane (present)
   • · Participation added: Megan McMath arrive
   • · Participation added: Megan McMath depart