Council Highlights – Jan 11, 2022
Posted: January 13, 2022
Council Highlights – Jan 11, 2022
Posted: Jan 13, 2022 | By: Communications
Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Mayor's Report
Mayor 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.
Mayor Law also gave an update regarding the ongoing MRDT discussions and application. Discussions are ongoing and looking promising with a new application to come in the next few weeks.
Mayor Law concluded with an update regarding an Island Health Sobering and Assessment facility for Tofino. This project comes with considerable funding and the District is currently looking for a location to house this facility. Mayor Law looks forward to developments to come.
Agenda Items
Addition of Signing Authority
Council authorized staff to authorize Alexandra Porritt, Manager of Financial Services (Interim), as a signing authority for the District of Tofino.
Presentation and Reports
Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 1287 - Shipping Containers
Council heard an amended second reading of Bylaw Amendment No. 1287, 2020. These amendments pertained to height restrictions, exterior enclosure, and ventilation requirements. Staff also requested that the Public Hearing for the Shipping Containers bylaw be waived, as the proposed amendment is consistent with the Official Community Plan (OCP), public consultation was undertaken following the first reading of the bylaw, and an ad in The Westerly will still be required. Council carried the motion, with opposition from Councillor Thicke.
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 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.
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 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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