Council Highlights – Mar 8, 2022
Posted: March 14, 2022
Meeting Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Mayor's Report
Mayor 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.
Mayor Law held a moment of silence to recognize the conflict in Ukraine.
Mayor Law gave an update on recent meetings with the ACRD Dispersed Camping working group. He spoke to initiatives regarding targeted education in the upcoming weeks.
Agenda Items
Delegations
Council heard from Hasheukumiss (Richard George), Hereditary Chief, and Tom Paul, Maaqutusiis Hahoulthee Stewardship Society (MHSS) who gave a presentation on alcohol resales and the harms in the community. The Ahousaht First Nation has sought legal advice on how to prohibit and limit bootlegging as there is currently no provincial law or local bylaw prohibiting buying large volumes of alcohol (liquor). The presentation included a request for Council to investigate bylaw regulations to limit hard alcohol sales to two bottles per person.
Marcie DeWitt of the Alberni-Clayoquot Health Network gave a presentation on the Poverty Reduction Action Plan. The organization looks at building equity by addressing sustainable development goals. The presentation included protective factors to support community members in poverty as well as clear pathways out of poverty by addressing systemic inequalities.
Presentation and Reports
Temporary-Use Permit application - #1-671 Industrial Way (Daylight Cannabis)
Council approved a renewal of the temporary-use permit for Daylight Cannabis for another three years. Staff provided information on the public notice period and the need for the business to find an alternative location over the course of the three-year renewal.
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1287, 2020
Council heard the third reading of the zoning amendment bylaw related to shipping containers. Staff reviewed the public hearing waiver and the need for a streamlined application process for acquiring a building permit for a shipping container.
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1296, 2020
Council gave a third reading of the zoning amendment bylaw that would facilitate the subdivision of the foreshore lease at The Shore building at 386 Main St. Staff also reviewed the legal agreement requested by Council, which included a Statutory Right of Way (SROW) and a no-build clause to prohibit further building on the land following subdivision.
Community Recreation Facility
Council heard an update on the Community Recreation Facility project. Staff outlined the project's place in the Strategic Plan and reviewed the financial impacts on the 2022-2026 Budget. The Class B redesign involves minor changes for energy efficiency but also makes the project eligible for the Green and Inclusive Community Building (GICB) grant. The projected start time of the building process is 2024.
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 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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