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Housing Legislation Workplan Pre-Approval
First seen: January 16, 2024
Last seen: January 16, 2024
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January 16, 2024Council
Full RecordingProvincial Housing Legislation (Bill 35-2023, Bill 44-2023, Bill 46-2023 and Bill 47-2023) - 2024/2025 Workplan
"The Director of Development Services outlined the mandatory updates required by the Provincial bills, including allowing small-scale multi-unit housing (SSMUH) in residential zones and Transit-Oriented Areas (TOAs). Discussion focused on strata exemption complexities and the necessity of mapping and immediate commencement of work. The motion sought pre-approval for expenditures to support this commencement, primarily funded by a provincial grant."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the meeting be extended to 10:30 p.m."
Moved by: John Rogers
Seconded by: Gery Lemon
Sid Tobias
Don Brown
Damian Kowalewich
Gery Lemon
Alison MacKenzie
Ron Mattson
John Rogers
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the Draft 2024-2028 Financial Plan include pre-approval for expenditures up to $37,500 funded from the Homes for People grant to support the immediate commencement of work on updates to the Zoning Bylaw and Official Community Plan, and the Interim Housing Needs Report, as required by Provincial Bill 44-2023 and Bill 47- 2023."
Moved by: Gery Lemon
Seconded by: John Rogers
Sid Tobias
Don Brown
Damian Kowalewich
Gery Lemon
Alison MacKenzie
Ron Mattson
John Rogers