Draft Official Community Plan Update

"Council and the public overwhelmingly voiced concern regarding the proposed Draft OCP Update, arguing that the public consultation process was flawed, not representative, and the document was overly prescriptive for densification based on a consultant's Land Economic Study which was perceived as having a predetermined outcome. Staff defended the draft as a working document, noting it was necessitated by legislative requirements to integrate new master plans (Parks, Climate Action). Debate covered the increased density parameters (FSR) and the risk of downzoning if changes were made. Ultimately, Council voted to refer the entire discussion to a Committee of the Whole meeting to determine the necessary next steps for the update process, signaling a desire for a significant shift in direction."