Sooke public meetings in 2023
22 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council
The Special Council meeting for the District of Sooke is scheduled for December 11, 2023. The agenda consists only of procedural items and a motion to close the meeting to the public.
- Motion to close the meeting to the public regarding personal information and labour or employee relations
Special Council (Committee of the Whole)
The Committee of the Whole will review a presentation by Urban Systems regarding the Development Procedures Bylaw. The discussion focuses on streamlining development approvals and aligning bylaws with recent changes to the Local Government Act.
- Review of Development Procedures Bylaw revisions
- Discussion on delegation of authority, notice of application, and public hearings
- Presentation by consultant Urban Systems regarding the DAPR project
Regular Council
Council will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning amendment to allow a 'Private Club' use at 2197 Otter Point Road. The meeting also includes discussions on the District's Asset Management Plan and a residential strata conversion application for 2342 Kamaureen Place.
- Public hearing for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 893 to permit a private club at 2197 Otter Point Road
- Endorsement of the District's Asset Management Plan and Policy
- Approval in principle for strata title conversion at 2342 Kamaureen Place
- First, second, and third reading of Bylaw No. 896 regarding Fees and Charges
- Discussion of potential 2% or 3% annual tax increases for the General Fund Asset Management Financial Strategy
Special Council
The Special Council meeting scheduled for November 27, 2023, consists of procedural items and a motion to close the meeting to the public. The agenda does not include any items for public discussion or decision.
- Motion to close the meeting to the public regarding personal information, labour relations, and land negotiations
Regular Council
The council will confirm and fund two shovel-ready active transportation projects totaling $4.869 million. The meeting also includes approving minutes and discussing the 2024 regular council schedule.
- Confirm and fund Little River Multi-Use Trail project at a total cost of $2,869,000
- Confirm and fund Charters Corridor South Active Transportation Project at a total cost of $2,000,000
Special Council (Committee of the Whole)
The Committee of the Whole will consider information related to the District of Sooke 2024 Budget. This includes receiving the 'Budget 2024 What We Heard Report' which summarizes resident feedback from a summer engagement period.
- Review of Budget 2024 'What We Heard' Report
- PacifiCan Overview presentation by Lori Henderson
- Discussion of community priorities including walking/biking, traffic, and emergency services
Special Council
The District of Sooke Special Council meeting scheduled for November 14, 2023, is primarily procedural. The agenda includes a motion to close the meeting to the public to discuss personal information, labour relations, and legal advice.
- Motion to close the meeting to the public under section 90(1) of the Community Charter
- Release of closed meeting resolutions
Regular Council
Council will consider first and second readings of Bylaw No. 893 to allow a 'Private Club' use at 2197 Otter Point Road. The meeting also includes a sponsorship request from the Sooke Shelter Society and reviews of quarterly financial and corporate reports.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 893 (600-98) for 2197 Otter Point Road
- Sooke Shelter Society sponsorship request for Coldest Night of the Year event
- 2023 Third Quarter Financial Operating Report
- Engagement of Waterhouse Executive Search for CAO recruitment services
Special Council
This special meeting of the Sooke Council is primarily procedural. The agenda includes a motion to close the meeting to the public regarding personal information, labour relations, and legal advice.
- Motion to close meeting to the public under section 90(1) of the Community Charter
- Release of closed meeting resolutions
New Business/Supplemental Agenda
The District of Sooke Council is considering the adoption of Bylaw No. 888. This bylaw would change the zoning for 2072, 2076, and 2080 Camden Place from Medium Lot Residential (R2) to Medium Density Multi Family Residential 2 (RM2).
- Adoption of Bylaw No. 888 (600-97), Zoning Amendment Bylaw, 2023
- Rezoning of 2072, 2076, and 2080 Camden Place from R2 to RM2
Special Council
The District of Sooke scheduled a special council meeting for October 30, 2023. The agenda includes a motion to close the meeting to the public to discuss matters related to labour or other employee relations.
- Motion to close meeting to the public under section 90(1)(c) of the Community Charter
Regular Council
The District of Sooke Council will meet to adopt two bylaws regarding tax exemptions and fees, and review a subdivision application for 3031 Phillips Road. The meeting also includes discussions on community health care, homelessness initiatives, and the Zero Carbon Step Code.
- Subdivision application for 3031 Phillips Road within the ALR
- Adoption of Bylaw No. 894 (792-03) Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw, 2023
- Adoption of Bylaw No. 891 (752-08) Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw, 2023
- RCMP Quarterly Report presentation by Staff Sergeant Greg Willcocks
- Sponsorship request presentation from Amber Academy
Special Council
This special meeting is scheduled to discuss matters related to labour or employee relations. The agenda includes a motion to close the meeting to the public under section 90(1)(c) of the Community Charter.
- Motion to close meeting regarding labour or employee relations
Special Council (Committee of the Whole)
The District of Sooke will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to review several community updates. The agenda includes presentations regarding regional mental health, substance use, and an update from the Sooke Food Bank.
- Sooke Food Bank update presented by Kim Kaldal Metzger and Roy Anderson
- Sooke Region Mental Health, Addictions and Substance Use report presentation
- Financial Services 2023 Second and Third Quarter Report for information
New Business/Supplemental Agenda (2)
The District of Sooke is reviewing a zoning amendment for Camden Place and a development variance permit for 2302 Phillips Road. The meeting includes consideration of public correspondence regarding building setbacks and view obstructions.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.888 (600-97), 2023 for 2072, 2076, 2080 Camden Place
- Development Variance Permit PLN01731 for 2302 Phillips Road
New Business/Supplemental Agenda
Council is considering an amendment to Bylaw No. 892 to correct ownership errors in the tax exemption schedule. The proposal involves rescinding the third reading of the previous version, replacing Schedule A with updated property information, and then providing a new third reading.
- Amendment of Bylaw No. 892 (792-03) to replace Schedule A
- Removal of 6038 Sooke Road from the tax exemption bylaw
- Update of property ownership records for two properties in Schedule A
Regular Council
Council will decide whether to grant a development variance permit for 2109 Mowich Drive to waive required road improvements. The proposal seeks relief from paving, sidewalk, and curb requirements as part of a property subdivision.
- Development Variance Permit PLN017CR: request to waive road improvements at 2109 Mowich Drive
- Bylaw No. 891 (752-08): Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw, 2023
- Request for Sooke to be added to CRD Bylaw 3479 regarding septic system maintenance
- Presentation on CRD Board Engagement on Transportation Governance
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Council
The council will decide whether to close the meeting to the public under section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter, which pertains to land.
- Motion to close the meeting to the public under section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter
New Business/Supplemental Agenda
Council is reviewing Bylaw No. 892 to amend permissive tax exemptions, specifically regarding a 75-unit affordable housing project at 2170 Charters Road. The meeting also addresses the removal of a childcare center from the exemption list due to a change in ownership.
- Proposed tax exemption for M'akola Housing Society's 75 units at 2170 Charters Road
- Removal of Steps to the Future Childcare Society (6038 Sooke Road) from tax exemptions
- Estimated $58,547 in municipal property taxes impacted by the M'akola application
- Estimated $3,549 in municipal property taxes gained from the childcare center removal
- Update on Church/Throup Roundabout construction and Charters Road works
Regular Council
Sooke Council will decide whether to issue a Development Variance Permit allowing a proposed townhouse multi-unit development on 6519 Throup Road, which requires reducing the building site setback from a steep slope.
- Development Variance Permit PLN01802 for 6519 Throup Road
- Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Camden Place (2072, 2076 and 2080)
- Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Croydon Place (5529)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Special Council
This special meeting of the Sooke Council includes a motion to close the session to the public. The closure is proposed under section 90(1)(c) of the Community Charter regarding labour or employee relations.
- Motion to close the meeting to the public for labour and employee relations
New Business/Supplemental Agenda
The District of Sooke is reviewing a Development Variance Permit application to allow six townhouse blocks to be set back closer than 15 meters from a slope with a gradient of 30% or larger. The broader project proposal includes 71 townhouse units and a three-storey mixed-use commercial residential building. Council will also receive an update regarding Accessible BC Act municipal requirements.
- Development Variance Permit PLN01802 for 6519 Throup Road
- Proposed construction of 71 townhouse units and a 3-storey mixed-use building
- Variance request to reduce building setback from slopes with 30% or larger gradients
- Update on Accessible BC Act - Municipal Requirements