Council Highlights – Feb 22, 2022
Posted: February 28, 2022
Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Mayor's Report
Mayor 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. Mayor Law specifically spoke about the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, who have been supporters of using the MRDT to service the debt of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. He expressed his gratitude for their support.
Mayor Law also spoke to a meeting with Hasheukumis (Richard George), the hereditary chief of Ahousaht, regarding the illegal resale of alcohol and harm it is creating in the community. They also discussed the prevalence of sexualized abuse stemming from the misuse of alcohol.
Agenda Items
Delegations
Tofino-Clayoquot Heritage Society
Steve Bernard, President, gave a presentation on the Tofino-Clayoquot Heritage Museum. This presentation included visitation trends and 2022 goals as well as details on an upcoming Stubbs Island exhibit and the acquisition of two paintings by the Group of Seven painter, Arthur Lismer. Mr. Bernard outlined the Level 2 museum funding and a multi-year funding strategy.
Presentation and Reports
Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Update
Staff provided a Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) project update which included an updated program cost estimate and detailed breakdown, risk and uncertainty, and implementation timeline. Staff included a detailed breakdown of the pre-construction activities and costs as well as a project team dedicated to the implementation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1286, 2022 - Secondary Suites
Staff presented a zoning amendment application related to recent changes made to the BC Building Code for Secondary Suites. This rezoning would seek to take advantage of the relaxations in the BC Building Code to create additional housing units. Council voted not to waive the public hearing for the zoning amendment and authorized staff to schedule a hearing for the coming months.
Bylaws for Adoption
Building Amendment Bylaw No. 1256.03, 2022
Single-Use Item Regulation Bylaw No. 1277.02, 2022
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 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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