‘It seems clear that we have lost the confidence of council and the mayor’s OCP advisory committee,’ company writes
A consulting company working with the District of North Saanich to review the municipality’s long-term vision has cut ties over concerns about the mayor and council’s approach.
“It seems clear that we have lost the confidence of council and the mayor’s OCP advisory committee and, therefore, it is no longer tenable for us to continue as the district’s planning consultant,” Robert Barrs, principal and senior planner at Modus, wrote to the district in a letter dated Feb. 20. Many of the people Modus heard from supported new forms of housing to address affordability, Barrs wrote. The company must also consider provincial requirements for an OCP, which means addressing growth projections, he wrote.Mayor Peter Jones said he’s disappointed in Modus’ decision. The company was hired to provide a draft review, which was expected in the next couple of months, Jones said.Council members are now waiting for a legal opinon to be presented in a public meeting on April 3.
Coun. Phil DiBattista said he’s not surprised by Modus’ decision after some candidates, who have since been elected, criticized the company during last fall’s election campaign.
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