Council Highlights – Mar 22, 2022
Posted: Mar 25, 2022 | By: Corporate Services
Council Highlights – Mar 22, 2022
Posted: Mar 25, 2022 | By: Corporate Services
Meeting Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Mayor's Report
Mayor 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.
Mayor Law gave an update on the working group for dispersed camping. He is looking forward to solutions to improve issues in the backcountry. He encouraged residents to be responsible and take care of the backcountry.
Agenda Items
Correspondence
Correspondence regarding off-leash dogs
Council referred this discussion to the next Committee of the Whole to allow for a greater discussion.
Presentation and Reports
Tender Award: Multi-Path Upgrades: Olsen to Gibson
Bylaws for Adoption
- Significant Tree Amendment Bylaw No. 856.02, 2021
- District of Tofino Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1287, 2020 (Shipping Containers)
- District of Tofino Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1296, 2020 (The Shore)
Previous Council Highlights
Mayor Law dedicated his Mayor’s Report to George Hubert, who previously served close to four decades as an employee with the District of Tofino.
View full highlightsMayor Law began his report by calling on Alistair Reynolds to take to the lectern so that he could be awarded with the 2023 Volunteer Recognition Award.
View full highlightsThe Mayor began his report by speaking about a meeting he had with the new Executive Director of Tourism Tofino, Brad Parsell, and encouraged the public to reach out to Mr. Parsell and introduce themselves.
View full highlightsMayor Law recognized October 11, 2022 as the last Council meeting of the current term and noted that the inaugural meeting for the newly elected Council is scheduled to be held November 1, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. in the Clayoquot Sound Theatre.
View full highlightsMayor Law issued a warm welcome to Deborah Bodnar, the new Director of Corporate Services and Financial Officer for the District of Tofino.
View full highlightsMayor Law extended a sincere thank you to Brad Evans, and recognized his 15 years of dedicated service as a District of Tofino employee.
View full highlightsMayor Law spoke to his experience participating in the raising of the totem pole Hinaaqsuuqʷa on July 1, 2022 at the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation ancient village site of Opitsaht on Meares Island.
View full highlightsMayor Law spoke to his recent attendance at the 2022 FCM Annual Conference and Tradeshow held in Regina, Saskatchewan.
View full highlightsActing Mayor Jacky Challenger congratulated Aaron Rodgers on his new role as the Director of Infrastructure and Public Works.
View full highlightsMayor Law welcomed Nyla Attiana to her first Council meeting as Chief Administrative Officer.
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