Council Highlights – Apr 12, 2022

Posted: Apr 14, 2022      |      By: Communications

Council Highlights – Apr 12, 2022

Posted: Apr 14, 2022   |   By: Communications

Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Mayor's Report

Mayor Law remarked on the upcoming Annual Spring Eggstravaganza event and encouraged community participation and emergency preparedness during Tsunami Preparedness Week.

Mayor Law noted the importance of not disturbing shorebirds relating to Parks Canada's seasonal dog ban on Combers Beach.

Agenda Items

Bylaws for Adoption

  • Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1302, 2020 (301 Olsen Road)
  • Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 1314, 2022 (301 Olsen Road)

Presentation and Reports

Invited Presentation from Tourism Tofino

Nancy Cameron, Executive Director, presented the 2021 Annual Performance Report for Tourism Tofino. The presentation covered performance reporting, impacts of COVID-19, strategic planning and ongoing work and marketing messaging alignment with community expectations.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1315, 2022 - 825 Campbell Street

Council gave a first and second reading of the zoning amendment bylaw related to the addition of the Campbell Street Neighbourhood Comprehensive Development Zone (CSN). Staff were authorized to schedule a Public Hearing.

Temporary-Use Permit - 1141 Pacific Rim Highway

Council approved a renewal of the temporary-use permit for 1141 Pacific Rim Highway for another three years to permit the operation of a 32-site residential campground.

Development Variance Permit - 270 Campbell Street

Council approved a development variance permit that reduced the required side yard setback for the construction of a deck.

Development Variance Permit - 1232 Lynn Road

Council denied a development variance permit reducing the required yard setbacks for the construction of a caretaker cottage.

Development Permit - 200 Campbell Street

Council approved the issue of Development Permit No.09-22 for Templar Plan and directed staff to draft a development agreement for further Council consideration.

Previous Council Highlights

Council Highlights – May 23, 2023 

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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.

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Council Highlights – May 9, 2023 

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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.

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Council Highlights – January 24, 2023 

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The 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.

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Council Highlights – October 11, 2022 

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Mayor 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.

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Council Highlights – August 23, 2022 

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Mayor Law issued a warm welcome to Deborah Bodnar, the new Director of Corporate Services and Financial Officer for the District of Tofino.

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Council Highlights – August 9, 2022 

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Mayor Law extended a sincere thank you to Brad Evans, and recognized his 15 years of dedicated service as a District of Tofino employee.

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Council Highlights – July 12, 2022

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Mayor 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.

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Council Highlights – June 28, 2022

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Mayor Law spoke to his recent attendance at the 2022 FCM Annual Conference and Tradeshow held in Regina, Saskatchewan.

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Council Highlights – June 14, 2022

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Acting Mayor Jacky Challenger congratulated Aaron Rodgers on his new role as the Director of Infrastructure and Public Works.

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Council Highlights – May 24, 2022

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Mayor Law welcomed Nyla Attiana to her first Council meeting as Chief Administrative Officer.

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