26 janvier 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: THAT the agenda for the January 26, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as amended, to add Item 13, Notice of Motion.
   • · Motion 2 added: THAT the following Council meeting minutes be adopted as presented: December 3, 2025 - Special; December 8, 2025 - Regular; January 12, 2026 - Special; January 12, 2026 - Regular; January 19, 2026 - Committee of the Whole
   • · Motion 3 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 4 added: THAT item 7. G - 20260111 Correspondence re OCP (Dave Saunders) be pulled from the correspondence package for future discussions, and the remaining correspondence from January 8 through January 21, 2026, be received for information.
   • · Motion 5 added: THAT Council receive the Report of the Chief Administrative Officer for information.
   • · Motion 6 added: THAT Council accept the District of Sooke Liquid Waste Management Plan Review report, as presented, and authorize its submission to the Ministry of Environment and Parks for review and approval.
   • · Motion 7 added: THAT Councillor Herb Haldane be appointed Deputy Mayor for the month of February 2026, in place of Councillor Tony St-Pierre.
   • · Motion 8 added: THAT Council adopt the Development Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 933 (900-01), 2025.
   • · Motion 9 added: THAT Council defer this item to a future meeting due to Councillor Beddows’ absence.
   • · Motion 10 added: THAT Council receive the correspondence for information.
   • · Motion 11 added: THAT Council receive the correspondence for information.
   • · Motion 12 added: THAT Council receive the correspondence for information.
   • · Motion 13 added: THAT Council receive this item for information.
   • · Motion 14 added: THAT Council conclude the Committee's current term, after its February meeting.
   • · Motion 15 added: THAT Council direct staff to provide a high-level report on alternative models to maintain coordination/communication with the economic development community and ensure continuity from one council term to the next.
   • · Motion 16 added: THAT Council waive the notice period for the Notice of Motion for item 13.1, Public Safety in the Community, and consider the motion at this present meeting.
   • · Motion 17 added: THAT Council direct staff to bring forward to the next Committee of the Whole meeting a discussion regarding issues related to community safety in the town core, Sooke RCMP calls for service increases and future policing costs.
   • · Motion 18 added: THAT Council waive the notice period for the Notice of Motion for item 13.2, Public Safety in the Community, and consider the motion at this present meeting.
   • · Motion 19 added: THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a timely report on potential assistance the district could/may provide in the short-term increasing security/ surveillance in the town centre currently experiencing increased crime/damage.
   • · Motion 20 added: THAT Council waive the notice period for the Notice of Motion for item 14.1, Natori, and consider the motion at this present meeting.
   • · Motion 21 added: THAT Council approve $500 from the Council Contingency fund to cover costs of a gift to be presented by Mayor Tait on behalf of the District of Sooke to the City of Natori, Japan; AND THAT Council request a staff report on the creation of …
   • · Motion 22 added: THAT Council waive the notice period for the Notice of Motion for item 13.4, CEDC Presentation "Visioning Sooke", and consider the motion at this present meeting.
   • · Motion 23 added: THAT Council direct the Community Economic Development Committee to receive, at its meeting of Feb. 2, 2026, a presentation and report from the organizers of the Jan. 20, 2026 “Visioning Sooke” community economic development gathering, and…
   • · Motion 24 added: THAT the January 26, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council be adjourned, the time being 8:35 p.m.
   • · Attendance added: Maja Tait (present)
   • · Attendance added: Jeff Bateman (present)
   • · Attendance added: Herb Haldane (present)
   • · Attendance added: Kevin Pearson (present)
   • · Attendance added: Al Beddows (absent)
   • · Attendance added: Megan McMath (absent)
   • · Attendance added: Tony St-Pierre (absent)
   • · Attendance added: Raechel Gray (present)
   • · Attendance added: Greg Lowis (present)
   • · Attendance added: Rose Liu (present)
   • · Attendance added: Chris Marshall (present)
   • · Attendance added: Paul Bohemier (present)
   • · Attendance added: Chris McCrea (present)
   • · Attendance added: Nancy Owen (present)
   • · Attendance added: Anastasia Robertson (present)