Council Highlights – May 23, 2023
Posted: May 26, 2023 | By: Legislative Services
Council Highlights – May 23, 2023
Posted: May 26, 2023 | By: Legislative Services
Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Mayor's Report
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. Mayor Law commented on Mr. Hubert's long tenure at the District, noting his hard work and dedication spanning 37 years in the Public Works Department and 30 years volunteering for the Tofino Volunteer Fire Department. Mayor Law noted that Mr. Hubert retired during the pandemic and subsequently did not get the acknowledgment he deserved. Mayor Law requested that staff come forward with suggestions on how to best honour and commemorate Mr. Hubert's service to the community.
Agenda Items
Development Permit - Shed Restaurant
Council authorized staff to issue a development permit for the property at 151 Fourth Street (Shed Restaurant) that will allow for the construction of a roof structure over the existing patio.
Contract Award - Tofino Free Shuttle Service
Council awarded the contract for the 2023-2025 Tofino Free Shuttle Service to Tofino Bus Lines. The $250,000 cost of the 2023 service is to be funded by $245,000 from the Resort Municipality Initiative funding and a $5,000 contribution from Tourism Tofino.
Water and Sewer Utility Bylaw Amendments
"District of Tofino Water Utility Amendment Bylaw No. 1213.05, 2023" and "District of Tofino Sewer Utility Amendment Bylaw No. 1214.03, 2023" were both read a first, second, and third time. The proposed bylaw amendments address an error in the utility rate bylaws that were adopted in March of 2023, and will result in a 4% increase to utility rates on July 1, 2023.
Downtown Pay Parking Program
Council authorized staff to amend the "District of Tofino Parking Policy" in support of the implementation of the Downtown Pay Parking Program. Bylaws related to traffic and parking regulations as well as fees and charges were both read a first, second, and third time. Council will consider adoption of the bylaws on June 13, 2023, with downtown pay parking anticipated to come into effect on June 16, 2023.
Previous Council Highlights
Mayor 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.
View full highlightsMeeting 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…
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