July 19 meeting offers opportunity to make final amendments
New document dedicates more land for park use and additional building lots
OCP was placed in ‘high priority’ by council when elected in 2018
Coun. Megan McMath has missed four consecutive meetings
Name for new Sooke park takes flight
Plan includes a community centre, daycare, clubhouse, offices, outdoor stage and concession
Developer wants to build two six-storey buildings with 161 residential rental units
‘We’re a growing community, and our problems grow with it,’ says Mayor Maja Tait
OCP blueprint for community development
Each year a portion of the Sooke municipal budget is set aside for community support funding
District approves pay bumps for councillors, mayor
Norm McInnis will take medical leave while undergoing treatment
District program includes a goal of supporting firefighters and their families
Sooke’s OCP heads to first reading
Developers urged to build underground parking in exchange for more units
Municipal staff has approved 40 applications in the last three weeks
It is part of a $500,000 project to correct deficiencies
Mayor says council connecting with residents important; spring open house on OCP proposed
Bylaw change aims to increase underground parking, housing options
Aim is to acknowledge residents contributing to community through volunteer efforts
