Council Highlights – June 14, 2022
Posted: Jun 22, 2022 | By: Corporate Services
Council Highlights – June 14, 2022
Posted: Jun 22, 2022 | By: Corporate Services
Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Mayor's Report
| Acting Mayor Jacky Challenger congratulated Aaron Rodgers on his new role as the Director of Infrastructure and Public Works. |
Agenda Items
Bylaws for Adoption
- Business License Regulation Bylaw No. 1239, 2022
- 2022 Election Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 1204.02, 2022
Presentation and Reports
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1320, 2022 - 565 Campbell Street
Council gave first reading to a zoning amendment that would facilitate the development of a 20-unit multi-family housing project at 565 Campbell Street.
Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1271.07, 2022 - Water Modelling
Council gave three readings to the amendment bylaw that would set a fee for water modelling services to ensure that costs for reviewing new development proposals are recovered.
Permission to Proceed for Zoning Amendment Housekeeping Bylaw
Council granted staff permission to prepare a bylaw that would clarify certain definitions of the Zoning bylaw and correct oversights made in previous zoning bylaw amendments.
2021 Annual Report Available for Public Inspection
The 2021 Annual Report is available for public consideration. It can be accessed at the Municipal Hall and on the District of Tofino website. Council will consider the 2021 Annual Report at the June 28, 2022 Regular Council meeting.
UBCM Community Excellence Awards joint application with the District of Ucluelet
Council gave approval for staff to continue with an application for the UBCM Community Excellence Awards for Sustainability. The District of Tofino is applying jointly with the District of Ucluelet for being the first two municipalities in British Columbia to adopt single-use plastic cutlery (utensils) regulations along with significant proactive compliance.
Previous Council Highlights
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.
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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