Council Highlights – Apr 26, 2022
Posted: May 2, 2022 | By: Corporate Services
Council Highlights – Apr 26, 2022
Posted: May 2, 2022 | By: Corporate Services
Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Mayor's Report
Mayor Law met with the Honorable Nathan Cullen, Minister of Municipal Affairs regarding the situation with the Wastewater Treatment Plant funding. He communicated the support from the Ministry on the community's behalf.
Mayor Law also spoke in thanks to the Honorable Katrina Chen, Ministry of Education and Child Care regarding the announcement for funding for 70-100 childcare spaces in Tofino via School District 70 (SD70) property.
Mayor Law concluded with his intention to send a letter of welcome to SD70's new superintendent, Tim Davie.
Presentation and Reports
Ian Scott gave a brief introduction to the THC's first audit. Council then heard from Cory Vanderhorst, MNP LLP, who gave an overview of the audit and provided financial highlights.
Council approved the appointment of Heather Hendry as the Tofino Poet Laureate and recognized Christine Lowther for her tenure as the Tofino Poet Laureate for 2020-2022.
Council gave first and second reading to the Business Licence Regulation Bylaw. This bylaw will replace the current "Business Licence Regulation Bylaw No. 858, 2000," which has not received any significant changes in two decades.
Council granted staff permission to proceed with a review of the rezoning application for 565 Campbell St. This proposed rezoning would include four units of affordable housing. Staff will schedule an open house following first reading.
Council gave first reading to the zoning amendment application. Staff presented a report with considerations for wildlife and ecological considerations, emergency access and affordability.
Previous Council Highlights
Meeting 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…
View full highlightsMayor Law remarked on the upcoming Annual Spring Eggstravaganza event and encouraged community participation and emergency preparedness during Tsunami Preparedness Week.
View full highlightsMayor Law spoke again to the ongoing devastation in Ukraine and emphasized the importance of good government. He affirmed the responsibility of Council is to look after the well-being, health and safety of residents.
View full highlightsMayor Law remarked on International Women’s Day as a day and spoke about the need to recognize that the oppression of women and girls is still a human rights issue globally.
View full highlightsMayor Law spoke to the recent beautiful weather. He gave an update on a memorandum of understanding signed by key organizations in the community with regards to the ongoing Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) negotiations.
View full highlightsMayor Law and Councillor McMaster attended a follow-up meeting hosted by Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations with resort representatives and the West Coast Hospitality Association to discuss the Memorandum of Understanding and Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT). These discussions were very well received. Discussions were excellent and he looks forward to working closely together.
View full highlightsMayor Law acknowledged the water collision that occurred earlier in the day and thanked the Ahousaht Auxiliary Coast Guard, the Tofino Coast Guard and first responders. He thanked Councillor Stere who was on the call and wished everyone involved a speedy recovery.
View full highlightsMayor Law spoke to the Omicron variant and COVID-19 protocols, including additional precautions in Municipal Hall and other District buildings. He expressed his thankfulness for the community and for vaccines, reiterating how fortunate we are to have these advances and how important it is for government to continue to take care of their communities.
View full highlightsMayor Law recapped a local government round table hosted by Minister of Municipal Affairs, the Honorable Josie Osborne and Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, the Honorable Murray Rankin. There were over 44 mayors and chairs present for the discussions about local government efforts towards reconciliation across the island.
View full highlightsMayor Law spoke to the Remembrance Day ceremony, attended by Acting Mayor Tom Stere due to Mayor Law’s absence.
He also presented Trish Dixon with a Certificate of Recognition for 10 years with the District of Tofino.
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