Council Highlights – Feb 2 & 8, 2022
Posted: February 11, 2022
Meeting Date: Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Special Council (Budget) Meeting
The Manager of Financial Services reviewed the financial planning process and draft 2022-2026 Financial Plan. The Managers of Corporate Services, Protective Services, Community Sustainability, Public Spaces, Cultural and Visitor Initiatives and the Director of Infrastructure and Public Works presented proposed operating budgets and projects in the draft 2022-2026 Financial Plan, supported by the Director of Financial Services.
- The Director of Financial Services, provided a summary of next steps for the Financial Planning process, which include:
- Report on public engagement sessions
- Finalize final project costs
- Finalize tax rates
- Budget meeting in February/March 2022
- Budget meeting in March/April 2022
- Presentation to stakeholder groups
- Adoption of Bylaws before May 15, 2022
Bylaws
District of Tofino Municipal and Regional District Tax Levy Bylaw No. 1314, 2022 for Adoption
Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Mayor's Report
Mayor 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.
Agenda Items
Presentation and Reports
Invited Presentation: M'akola Development Services
Sandy Mackay, Housing Research and Policy Lead, presented on the Housing Need Assessment. This presentation included an overview of population and households, renters and owners in Tofino, and the need for non-market housing. Sandy Mackay also mentioned an update on stats coming for Spring 2022, pending available provincial data sets.
Development Variance Permit - 1367 Chesterman Beach Road
Council approved a development variance permit that adjusted the permitted height for a caretaker cottage.
Building Amendment Bylaw No. 1256.03, 2022 - Step Code 3
Council heard the first three readings of an amendment to the Building Bylaw to bring building standards to reflect the provincially mandated Step Code 3.
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1302, 2020 - 301 Olsen Road
Council heard the third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1302 in addition to receiving the feedback given at the Public Hearing on December 14, 2021. Council also passed a resolution stipulating that adoption of the bylaw will be withheld until a development agreement has been finalized, confirming that the proposed building will be sprinklered, will be located as far from Campbell Street along the Olsen Road frontage as possible and the final design will match the design presented to Council during rezoning.
Housing Agreement No. 1314, 2022 - 301 Olsen Road
Council heard the first three readings of the housing agreement that corresponds with the rezoning application of 301 Olsen Road.
Single-Use Item Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1277.01, 2022 - Cutlery
Council heard the first three readings of an amendment to the Single-Use Item Regulation bylaw that would include plastic cutlery.
District of Tofino Website Refresh
The Manager of Corporate Services and the Communications Coordinator gave a review of the website update project, including project timeline and increased security upgrades. The Communications Coordinator gave a tour of the new website features including new site map, improved search function, events calendar and meeting registrations.
Bylaws
Housing Agreement Bylaw No.1289.02, 2022 for Adoption
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 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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