Council Highlights – June 28, 2022
Posted: Jun 30, 2022 | By: Corporate Services
Council Highlights – June 28, 2022
Posted: Jun 30, 2022 | By: Corporate Services
Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Mayor's Report
Mayor Law spoke to his recent attendance at the 2022 FCM Annual Conference and Tradeshow held in Regina, Saskatchewan.
Mayor Law also recently attended the 2022 Ucluelet Secondary School's graduation ceremony, and expressed his congratulations to all the graduates for their hard work and achievement, as well as to the community members and teachers who have contributed their time and effort to the success of the students.
Mayor Law welcomed newly elected Chief Elmer Frank of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, and spoke to continued collaboration between the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation and District of Tofino Council and staff.
Lastly, Mayor Law provided an update on the Welcome Event that was held for the ʔapsčiik t̓ašii Multi-Use Pathway located in the ḥaḥuułi (the traditional territories and homelands) of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation and Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ. The trail extends through the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, and the event included words of welcome, performances, a visit to the pathway, and a shared meal.
Correspondence
ACRD Request for Letter of Support - Long Beach Airport Wastewater and Septic System Replacement and Expansion
Council resolved to provide the ACRD with a letter of support for their application to the Canada Community-Building Fund - Strategic Priorities Fund, Capital Infrastructure Project Stream for the "Long Beach Airport (LBA) Wastewater Septic System Replacement and Expansion".
Presentation and Reports
Invited Presentation from Surf Canada Team
Coach Brown expressed appreciation to the legacy of surfing talent in Tofino, and acknowledged the efforts of all the Surf Canada Team members and athletes, including Team Manager Dom Dominic.
Invited Presentation from Tofino-Long Beach Chamber of Commerce (TLBCC)
Jen Dart, Executive Director, presented the details of the annual Fee For Service Agreement between the TLBCC and the District of Tofino. The presentation covered a history and the main components of the agreement, an overview of the organization and core services, and a review of 2021 programs and events including strategic planning in 2022.
2021 Annual Municipal Report
The District of Tofino's 2021 Annual Municipal Report was received by Council, and can be accessed by the public at the Municipal Hall and on the District of Tofino website.
Other District News
Update from RCMP on Summer Policing Initiatives:
At the June 20, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting, Sgt. Colin Douglas presented Council with an update on summer policing and community safety, including an overview of 2022 Tofino crime statistics.
Click here to see the presentation.
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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