Council Highlights – May 9, 2023
Posted: May 12, 2023 | By: Legislative Services
Council Highlights – May 9, 2023
Posted: May 12, 2023 | By: Legislative Services
Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Mayor's Report
Mayor Law began his report by calling on Alistair Reynolds to take to the lectern so that he could be awarded with the 2023 Volunteer Recognition Award. Mr. Reynolds was recognized for his hard work and dedication in working with regional youth over the last eight years in both the classroom and the basketball courts.
Next Mayor Law called on Aaron Rodgers, Director of Infrastructure and Public Works, and extended a sincere thank you for his 15 years of dedicated service as a District of Tofino Employee. The Mayor spoke to Mr. Rodgers' history of employment with the District, and acknowledged his contributions to the community and the organization.
Agenda Items
Special Event Permit - Beach Day Skate Jam
Council authorized staff to issue a special event permit for use of the Tuff City Skate Park to the organizer of the 'Beach Day Skate Jam' event scheduled to be held on June 10, 2023.
Special Event Permit - Hang 21
Council authorized staff to issue a special event permit for use of the beach at Cox Bay and South Chesterman to the organizer of the 'Hang 21' event scheduled to be held September 23, 2023.
Special Event Permit - Live to Surf Demo Day
Council authorized staff to issue a special event permit for use of the beach at Cox Bay or North Chesterman to the organizer of the 'Live to Surf Demo Day' event scheduled to be held June 4, 2023.
Development Variance Permit - 148 Daphne Place - Lot Coverage
Council authorized staff to issue a Development Variance Permit for the property at 148 Daphne Place that will vary the zoning provision to increase the maximum lot coverage to 29.6%. The applicant seeks to vary the maximum allowable coverage on their lot to accommodate a covered deck that results in an overage of 4.6%.
2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw and 2023 Annual Tax Rates Bylaw
'District of Tofino 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1329, 2023' and 'District of Tofino 2023 Annual Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1330, 2023' were both introduced and read a first, second and third time.
Previous Council Highlights
Mayor Law dedicated his Mayor’s Report to George Hubert, who previously served close to four decades as an employee with the District of Tofino.
View full highlightsThe Mayor began his report by speaking about a meeting he had with the new Executive Director of Tourism Tofino, Brad Parsell, and encouraged the public to reach out to Mr. Parsell and introduce themselves.
View full highlightsMayor Law recognized October 11, 2022 as the last Council meeting of the current term and noted that the inaugural meeting for the newly elected Council is scheduled to be held November 1, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. in the Clayoquot Sound Theatre.
View full highlightsMayor Law issued a warm welcome to Deborah Bodnar, the new Director of Corporate Services and Financial Officer for the District of Tofino.
View full highlightsMayor Law extended a sincere thank you to Brad Evans, and recognized his 15 years of dedicated service as a District of Tofino employee.
View full highlightsMayor Law spoke to his experience participating in the raising of the totem pole Hinaaqsuuqʷa on July 1, 2022 at the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation ancient village site of Opitsaht on Meares Island.
View full highlightsMayor Law spoke to his recent attendance at the 2022 FCM Annual Conference and Tradeshow held in Regina, Saskatchewan.
View full highlightsActing Mayor Jacky Challenger congratulated Aaron Rodgers on his new role as the Director of Infrastructure and Public Works.
View full highlightsMayor Law welcomed Nyla Attiana to her first Council meeting as Chief Administrative Officer.
View full highlightsMeeting Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2022 Mayor Law announced that the 2022-2027 Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) Application has been approved. A portion of the MRDT revenue will go towards the Wastewater Treatment Plant debt servicing. Mayor Law thanked the following people for their support: Minister of Finance, Selina…
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