Westerly Story on Tofino Affordable Housing

http://www2.canada.com/westerly/story.html?id=5c8b64e6-09df-4671-a627-06db194a597c

Shore Vacation Rentals Open For Business

http://vacations.kijiji.ca/c-Canada-British-Columbia-Vancouver-Island-The-Shore-Tofino-BC-Luxury-Condo-W0QQAdIdZ450275036

http://www.vrbo.com/447699

Welcome to New District Employees

https://tofino.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentDisplay.aspx?Id=15551

Council Meeting Highlights

The following highlights are from the January 22, 2013 Regular meeting of the District of Tofino Council.  Formal minutes from the meeting shall be available in the February 12, 2013 Regular Council meeting agenda. 

Copies of the complete agenda package can be downloaded from:

https://tofino.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=15229

BYLAWS

·         Council adopted the District of Tofino Building Amendment Bylaw No.1811, 2012. The bylaw Amendment is to bring the existing  District of Tofino Building Bylaw No. 940 2003 into conformance with the 2012 British Columbia Building Code.

BUSINESS

·         Council discussed the status of the Joint-Use Agreement between the School District 70, the District of Tofino and the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations for the use of the School Gym.

o   Council resolved to request to attend the next meeting of School District 70 as a delegation for the purpose of resolving the interim Joint-use Agreement.

·         Council rescinded resolution #440-07 from November 26, 2007 regular meeting adopting the Water Utility Refund Policy; and endorsed the amendments to the Utility Bill Adjustment Policy as presented.

·         Council authorized that the Utility Bill Adjustment Policy be applied retroactively in this instance only to the two properties owned by Dr. Hanton and Jim Gower, respectively.      

·         Council directed staff to review the letter received from Sun Peaks Resort Municipality to determine its implication to the District of Tofino; and Council directed staff bring this item to the agenda for the Resort Municipalities meeting to measure the support for this concept and to bring that information back to Council.

·         Council amended the “Naming of New Streets, Land and Parks Policy” to include both Walter Douglas Busswood for his contribution to the development and growth of Tofino and Florence Busswood for her contributions as a business woman and the first hospital administrator of Tofino General Hospital; and Council directed staff to send a letter to the Busswood’s heirs outlining the actions taken.

·         Council approved the change in signing authority to remove former Mayor, Perry Schmunk, and former CAO, Braden Smith, and to add Mayor Josie Osborne.

·         Council scheduled a Town Hall meeting at the Community Hall for February 27, 2013 at 7:00pm.

·         Council cancelled the scheduled January 25, 2013 Special Open Budget Meeting of Council and re-scheduled the Special Open Budget Meeting of Council for Friday, February 1, 2013 at 10:00 AM.

·         Council authorized Councillor Baert, Anderson, McMaster, Mayor Osborne attend the Local Government Leadership Academy Forum to be held on February 20-21, 2013.

·         Council resolved to pay the additional remuneration of $130.00 for Councillor Anderson and $65.00 for Councillor Thorogood.

·         Council appointed Mayor Osborne as the Director to the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District Board of Directors, and appointed Councillor McMaster as the Alternate Director to the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District Board of Directors.

·         Council substituted Mayor Osborne for Councillor Thicke on the CAO Search Committee.

RELEASE OF CLOSED MEETING INFORMATION   

·         Council authorized the contract with Graham Savage for the approving officer services.    

·         Council adopted the Manager of Resort Municipality Initiative Services job description with the amendment to include grant writing responsibilities.

·         Council appointed Nyla Attiana as the Interim CAO for a period of up to six months following the departure of CAO Braden Smith.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, CORRESPONDENCE & DELEGATIONS

·         Council received a presentation from Dr. Paul Hasselback, the Medical Health Officer for Central Island, regarding the Local Health Area Profile.    

o   Following the presentation, Council resolved to invite the Coastal Family Resource Coalition to attend as a delegation to provide Council with an update on their current projects.

·         A Press Release was issued regarding the new organizational chart.

·         Thursday, January 24^th from 8:30AM -10:00AM at the Common Loaf Bakery the Tofino-Long Beach Chamber of Commerce held their Monthly Green Breakfast. This month’s discussion was on governance.

·         Monday, February 11, 2013 is BC Family Day, which is a new Provincial statutory holiday. This holiday was created to give people a day off to spend with their families.

·         Council received several items of correspondence which were received during the regular meeting, copies of which are available in the agenda package.

If you have questions or comments regarding any of the above items, please forward them to office@tofino.ca.  Regular meetings occur on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 10:00AM (next meeting is on February 12, 2013) and Committee of the Whole meetings are scheduled for the fourth Monday of each month at 6:00PM (next meeting is February 25, 2013) in Council Chambers.

Original RMI Announcement from 2008

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NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release 2008CS0073-000887 June 10, 2008	Ministry of Community Services
TOFINO TO BENEFIT FROM NEW REVENUE-SHARING AGREEMENT

TOFINO – Tofino will receive $3.5 million over the next five years through an agreement signed with the Province today under the B.C. Resort Municipality Initiative, allowing it to invest a portion of provincial hotel room tax revenue in local resort-oriented projects and programs, Community Services Minister Ida Chong announced.

“This latest agreement, the tenth to date with the Province, will provide funding for a multi-use trail and path system, upgrade public beach access points and help construct a civic centre and museum, built to Silver LEED requirements, featuring elements of Tofino’s First Nations and maritime history,” said Chong. “By investing in Tofino, and other resort-based areas in B.C., we are helping create vibrant, sustainable communities which in turn provide tourism, jobs and economic development opportunities for all British Columbians.”

Funds will also be used to help revitalize downtown Tofino, build a municipal campground, complete the Ahkmahksis water reservoir, add pedestrian and cycling pathways, create a mountain bike park and construct the Light House Trail to connect Tonquin Beach to Middle Beach and Mackenzie Beach. This unique trail will take users through old-growth forest and along the spectacular coastal headlands.

As a result of these investments over the next five years, Tofino expects to see a 25 per cent increase in shoulder and off-season hotel occupancy rates and a 20 per cent increase in local employment during the off season.

“This agreement will help us to not only draw in more tourists during our key summer months, but also attract visitors in the shoulder and off seasons,” said Tofino Mayor John Fraser. “This will help showcase Tofino’s natural beauty to tourists from all parts of the globe and gives us confidence that we can make a notable contribution to meeting the Premier’s goal of doubling tourism in this province.”

Under the program, an eligible community receives a share of the provincial hotel room tax, an amount based on a formula that takes into account the level of tourist accommodation in the community, relative to other B.C. communities. To be eligible, municipalities must have tourism-based economies or be designated as a “mountain resort municipality” under the Local Government Act.

Communities must be prepared to put in place an additional two per cent hotel room tax, prepare a resort development strategy that reflects the input of stakeholders and enter into a five-year results-based tourism development agreement that sets out what will be achieved through this tax transfer.

Ucluelet and Tofino are the latest communities to reach an agreement with the Province. To date, Whistler, Golden, Rossland, Harrison Hot Springs, Radium Hot Springs, Kimberley, Osoyoos, Revelstoke and Valemount have reached signed agreements; two other municipalities are currently eligible to enter into agreements: Fernie and Invermere. The B.C. Resort Municipality Initiative is part of the Province’s ongoing commitment to meeting the goal of doubling B.C. tourism by 2015.

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Media contact:	Marc Black Ministry of Community Services 250 387-4089
For more information on government services or to subscribe to the Province’s news feeds using RSS, visit the Province’s website at www.gov.bc.ca.

Resort Municipality Initiative explained

The Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) funding program provides an ongoing incentive based funding stream to assist resort-orientated municipalities in maintaining and growing a robust regional tourism economy. It addresses and supports the unique challenges and opportunities faced by small resort municipalities.

RMI supports the Province’s Goals of:
• Doubling tourism by 2015;
• Sustainable environmental management; and
• Job creation (especially in the tourism sector).

The RMI program is linked to the following key outcomes for resort-based communities:
• Increased resort activities and amenities;
• Increased visitor activity;
• Increased private investment;
• Increased employment in the community;
• Increased tourism component in the local economy;
• Increased municipal tax revenue; and
• Diversification of municipal tax base and revenue.
How the Program Works
Once a municipality is eligible, they must submit a Resort Development Strategy (RDS) that meets RMI program objectives. The Resort Development Strategy Guide describes the components that are required to complete the Resort Development Strategy. Once approved, funding is allocated annually.

Once the RDS has been completed, the resort municipality signs a five year agreement with the Province and funding is paid bi-annually. To understand the progress and outcomes of projects, resort municipalities report annually to the Province.
RMI is an incentive based program, annual funding is calculated with the following:

1. Based on a resort municipality’s accommodation units, a percentage value (1 to 4%) is assigned based on the following:
   
   

   Less than 450 Accommodation Units	1%
   450 to 899 Accommodation Units	2%
   900 to 1349 Accommodation Units	3%
   1350 Accommodation Units or greater	4%

   Accommodation units are defined as individual units of accommodation, with the exception of campsites, that are listed in the Accommodation Guide each year. These would include bed and breakfast rentals, hotels, motels, cabins and lodges. The percentage rate is determined by using the most recent Accommodation Guide data available to determine the total accommodation units for each resort municipality.
   
   
2. Determining the amount of accrued payments of 2% Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT), commonly known as the Additional Hotel Room Tax, paid to the resort municipality for the previous calendar year.
   
   
3. With these two variables the following formula is used to calculate payments:
   
   

   (Previous calendar year MRDT revenues) X (Percentage value based on accommodation units/2%)

   = RMI Funding Amount

 

Free Lunch !!

Job Posting

Subject: Career Opportunity: Manager of RMI Services Position

Good Morning,

The District of Tofino is seeking to fill the Manager of RMI (Resort Municipality Initiative) Services position for the RMI Services Department. The successful candidate must demonstrate superior project management capabilities in managing the RMI funds and projects and services as set out in the current Resort Development Strategy. Responsibilities will include capital project management, resort services development and implementation, operations and maintenance planning, grant writing and evaluation. The manager will be responsible for stakeholder engagement in all areas of the resort development strategy. All reporting requirements related to the RMI will be the responsibility of the RMI Services Manager.

For more information about this opportunity, please click on the link below to view the job description.

Link: Manager of RMI Services

This is a regular full-time exempt position, based on a 37.5 hour work week. The starting salary will be based on experience.

Please send your application, in confidence, by 4:00p.m. on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 to:

Nyla Attiana
Interim CAO
District of Tofino
PO Box 9, 121 Main Street
Tofino BC V0R 2Z0
(F) 250.725.3775
(E) nattiana@tofino.ca

We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Regards,

Kelsey Hendricks  |  Office Assistant  |  District of Tofino  |  121 3rd Street, Box 9, Tofino BC V0R 2Z0

T 250.725.3229 ext 31  |  F 250.725.3775  |  Ekhendricks@tofino.ca|  W www.tofino.ca

Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.

This e-mail is confidential and is intended for the above-named recipient(s) only.  Any unauthorized use or disclosure of this e-mail is prohibited.  If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately and securely destroy the communication.  The District of Tofino is subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Park Fees Increasing ??

Visiting one of Canada’s national parks could soon cost a little more.

Parks Canada says they’re considering a two per cent fee hike to camp  in each of the country’s 42 parks and 167 national historic sites.

Andrew Campbell with Parks Canada says the government has had a fee freeze in place for the last five years to help the tourism industry.
“Now as we’re seeing the tourism industry begin to grow again, as a regular practice, we used to see our fees go up, and we’re back out consulting on that very same thing,” says Campbell.
The price hike proposal is open for public consultation until the middle of next month and Parliament would need to approve any increase to fees.
“We don’t see that the prices will be in effect until the June or July time frame, so up until then, people will be enjoying it at the 2008 prices,” explains Campbell.

FOOTLOOSE !

Footloose is a 1984 American musical-drama film directed by Herbert Ross. It tells the story of Ren McCormack (Kevin Bacon), an upbeat Chicago teen who moves to a small town in which, as a result of the efforts of a local minister (John Lithgow), dancing and rock music have been banned.
The film is loosely based on events that took place in the small, rural, and religious community of Elmore City, Oklahoma.^[1]


Ren McCormack (Bacon), a teenager raised in Chicago, moves with his mother to the small town of Bomont to live with his aunt and uncle. Soon after arriving, Ren makes a friend named Willard, and from him learns the city council has banned dancing and rock music. He soon begins to fall for a rebellious girl named Ariel, who has a boyfriend, Chuck Cranston, and an overprotective father, Reverend Shaw Moore (Lithgow), an authority figure in the town.
After trading insults with Ariel's boyfriend, Ren is challenged to a game of chicken involving tractors, and despite having never driven one before, he wins. Rev. Moore mistrusts Ren, forbidding Ariel to see him. Ren and his classmates want to do away with the no dancing law and have a senior prom.
Ren goes before the city council and reads several Bible verses to cite scriptural support for the worth of dancing to rejoice, exercise, or celebrate. Although Rev. Moore is moved and tries to get them to abolish the law, the council votes against him. Moore's wife is supportive of the movement, and explains to Moore he cannot be everyone's father, and that he is hardly being a father to Ariel. She also says that dancing and music are not the problem. Moore soon has a change of heart after seeing some of the townsfolk burning books that they think are dangerous to the youth. Realizing the situation has gotten out of hand, Moore stops the burning.
On Sunday, Rev. Moore asks his congregation to pray for the high school students putting on the prom, which is set up at a grain mill outside of town. Moore and his wife are seen outside, dancing for the first time in years.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nSXtZPKms4

Video Surveillance Laws in BC

While many were upset by the "Tourist Use Only" aspect of the "Sign of the Times" blog post,others have contacted Tofinonews with concerns about privacy and if having surveillance cameras in Tofino is a good idea.Here's some excerpts from BC laws regarding video surveillance.Will we see cameras at Tonquin Park,behind the bank,by the Whiskey Dock and other public drinking hang-outs ? Maybe there should be cameras everywhere to ensure public safety ??


10.  Notification
A public body that collects personal information in accordance with Section 26 of the Act using a video surveillance system is obligated to notify individuals affected under Section 27(2) of the Act, which states:

27(2)  A public body must tell an individual from whom it collects personal information:
(a)  the purpose for collecting it
(b)  the legal authority for collecting it, and
(c)  the title, business address and business telephone number of an officer or employee of the public body who can answer the individual's questions about the collection.

The following is suggested wording for use in building signage:

"This area is monitored by video surveillance cameras.  For further
information contact:

Contact Position
Contact Telephone Number."

Although Section 27(2) sets out requirements to notify individuals of the collection of personal information, there are instances where notification would defeat the purpose for which the information is being collected (e.g., investigation of criminal activities).  The only exceptions to the requirement set out under Section 27(2) to notify individuals of the presence and purpose of a video surveillance system are noted in Section 27(3) of the Act, which states:

27(3)  Subsection (2) does not apply if:
(a)  the information is about law enforcement or anything referred to in section 15(1) or (2), or
(b)  the minister responsible for this Act excuses a public body from complying with it because doing so would

(i)  result in the collection of inaccurate information, or
(ii)  defeat the purpose or prejudice the use for which the information is collected.

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11.  Implementing video surveillance systems
Section 69 of the Act states that it is mandatory for a ministry to conduct a PIA on any existing or planned video surveillance system:

69(1) In this section :
Privacy impact assessment means an assessment that is conducted to determine if a new enactment, system, project or program meets the requirements of Part 3 of this Act.
69(5)
The head of a ministry must conduct a privacy impact assessment and prepare an information sharing agreement in accordance with the directions of the minister responsible for this Act.

A public body that implements a video surveillance system to deter crime, protect the safety of members of the public and employees, or meet operational requirements must conduct a Privacy Impact Assessment to evaluate the privacy implications of the proposed video surveillance system and to ensure that security requirements are met in the least intrusive manner possible.  A public body that is intending to implement a video surveillance system should contact either the director or manager of information and privacy or the Privacy and Legislation Branch, Ministry of Management Services for assistance and guidance in conducting the Privacy Impact Assessment.
The decision on whether a video surveillance system is appropriate for the security requirements of a public body is based on a Security Threat and Risk Assessment (STRA).  Contact the Risk Management Branch, Ministry of Finance for more information on conducting an STRA.  Public bodies should consult Treasury Board's Government Management Operating Policy (GMOP) Chapter 10 - Security, for more information on developing a security management program.

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12.  Camera location, operation and control
Public bodies should ensure that the location, operation and control of any video surveillance system meet their security requirements.  In addition, public bodies should restrict the collection of personal information in surveillance to those purposes identified in Section 26 of the Act.  Within the appropriate context of those purposes, public bodies should also take into consideration whether the surveillance is a necessary and viable deterrent.  Access to the operation and control of any video surveillance system should be restricted to designated staff only.

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13.  Operational times
In cases where video surveillance has been put in place to deal with a threat to security of individuals, assets and property, public bodies might consider the appropriateness of filming only at times when there is a higher likelihood of a threat of security to individuals, assets and property.

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14.  Audits and reviews
Public bodies should conduct follow-up privacy impact assessments on their use of video surveillance on a regular basis in order to confirm adherence to policies and procedures and compliance with the Act.   Public bodies must advise all camera operators that the system is subject to audit and that they may be called upon to justify the method of surveillance to a member of the public or an employee of the public body.
Public bodies must be aware that, under the authority of Section 42(1)(a) of the Act, the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner may conduct periodic audits of the public body's video surveillance system.

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15.  Conclusion
Public bodies that are using video surveillance technology are required to comply with the provisions of the Act.  Consultation should take place with the public body's security officers and directors or managers of information and privacy prior to implementing and administering a video surveillance system.  The director or manager of information and privacy will be able to provide assistance and guidance to ensure the requirements of the Act are being met.  The Privacy and Legislation Branch (the central agency responsible for freedom of information and protection of privacy) is also available to provide corporate policy advice and interpretation of the provisions under the Act.

Cougar Shot in Ucluelet

http://www2.canada.com/westerly/news/story.html?id=cb6a5a4f-99a6-4ebf-910e-15e6fbb811ee

CAO has Left

District of Tofino staff have confirmed that Braden Smith has left the District....Nyla Attiana will be interim CAO until the position is filled.

Sign Of The Times

Tofino Announces New Structure !!!

   On Thursday, January 17, 2013, the District of Tofino released a press release regarding the District of Tofino’s  new organizational structure.I'm not sure why the daycare is being run by the Finance Dept. or why Bylaw is going to Corporate Services ?? Anyway....there's no details in the announcement and no numbers so it remains to be seen if there is any savings to the taxpayer.....
                                                                                               https://tofino.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=15249

Josie Acclaimed as Mayor

http://www.timescolonist.com/news/local/province-oks-acclamation-of-tofino-mayor-1.45618

What Happened to Restructuring ??

While Tofino Mayor and Council moved at lightning speed to axe Sally Mole due to "Restructuring" it seems there's no restructuring taking place at all.Imagine my surprise when I couldn't find "Resort Services" on the District of Tofino website or on this poster.No,it's Parks and Rec just like before Sally was terminated !!!

Please contact your local councilors and ask them what happened to Restructuring or Corporate Re-alignment or whatever they called it............

Secret In-Camera Meeting Story

http://www.nupge.ca/news_2007/n26jn07a.htm

Globe Article on Tofino Election

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/tofino-may-face-election-with-only-one-candidate/article7090673/

    Check the math regarding tax rates

Report from Vernon/Rossland

http://vernonblog.blogspot.ca:80/2008/07/rossland-record-online.html?m=1

http://rosslandtelegraph.com/node/2246#.UOtg6Yl5mc0

2011 Annual Report

A reader asked for budget numbers.They are in this report .https://tofino.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=9775

Prince George politics !

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2013/01/05/bc-prince-george-spending-information.html

please read the comments

CBC Article on Idle No More

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2013/01/04/f-idlenomore-faq.html  

After a call accusing me of being a left wing lunatic I have added this article from the National Post.
http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/01/04/no-chief-complaint-idle-no-mores-vague-demands-butting-up-against-pms-pragmatism/

Tsunami Advisory Cancelled for Tofino

WEAK51 PAAQ 051017
TSUAK1

BULLETIN
PUBLIC TSUNAMI MESSAGE NUMBER 3
NWS WEST COAST/ALASKA TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER PALMER AK
117 AM AKST SAT JAN 5 2013

THE MAGNITUDE HAS BEEN UPDATED TO 7.5 AND A SMALL TSUNAMI
HAS BEEN OBSERVED AT PORT ALEXANDER, ALASKA.

...THE TSUNAMI WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...


WARNINGS/ADVISORIES/WATCHES - UPDATED
-------------------------------------
TSUNAMI WARNING IN EFFECT FOR...

 * THE COASTAL AREAS OF BRITISH COLUMBIA AND ALASKA FROM THE
   NORTH TIP OF VANCOUVER ISLAND BRITISH COLUMBIA TO CAPE
   FAIRWEATHER ALASKA/LOCATED 80 MILES SE OF YAKUTAT/


CANCELLATIONS
-------------
 * THE TSUNAMI ADVISORY IS CANCELED FOR THE COASTAL AREAS OF
   BRITISH COLUMBIA FROM THE WASHINGTON-BRITISH COLUMBIA
   BORDER TO THE NORTH TIP OF VANCOUVER ISLAND BRITISH
   COLUMBIA

 * THE TSUNAMI WARNING IS CANCELED FOR THE COASTAL AREAS OF
   ALASKA FROM CAPE FAIRWEATHER ALASKA/LOCATED 80 MILES SE OF
   YAKUTAT/ TO CAPE SUCKLING ALASKA/LOCATED 75 MILES SE OF
   CORDOVA/

 * THE TSUNAMI ADVISORY IS CANCELED FOR THE COASTAL AREAS OF
   ALASKA FROM CAPE SUCKLING ALASKA/LOCATED 75 MILES SE OF
   CORDOVA/ TO KENNEDY ENTRANCE ALASKA/LOCATED 40 MILES SW OF
   HOMER/

Masset Report

No wave or damage reported in Masset .People there are remaining on higher ground according to our correspondent Peter Mark.Will keep updating as information available. thanks,Ralph

Tofino Under Tsunami Advisory

Location: 90 miles NW of Dixon Entrance, Alaska
Magnitude: 7.7, Depth: 3.11 (Mi.)
Lat: 55.3 ° N Lon: 134.9 ° W
Tofino is under a Tsunami Advisory -not a warning at this time-will keep updating as this unfolds.The quake was felt very strongly in Masset on Haida Gwai.....

Tsunami Warning for North Vancouver Island Issued

WEAK51 PAAQ 050901
TSUAK1

BULLETIN
PUBLIC TSUNAMI MESSAGE NUMBER 1
NWS WEST COAST/ALASKA TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER PALMER AK
1201 AM AKST SAT JAN 5 2013

...A TSUNAMI WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT...


...A TSUNAMI ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT...


WARNINGS/ADVISORIES/WATCHES - UPDATED
-------------------------------------
TSUNAMI WARNING IN EFFECT FOR...

 * THE COASTAL AREAS OF BRITISH COLUMBIA AND ALASKA FROM THE
   NORTH TIP OF VANCOUVER ISLAND BRITISH COLUMBIA TO CAPE
   SUCKLING ALASKA/LOCATED 75 MILES SE OF CORDOVA/


TSUNAMI ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR...

 * THE COASTAL AREAS OF BRITISH COLUMBIA FROM THE
   WASHINGTON-BRITISH COLUMBIA BORDER TO THE NORTH TIP OF
   VANCOUVER ISLAND BRITISH COLUMBIA

 * THE COASTAL AREAS OF ALASKA FROM CAPE SUCKLING
   ALASKA/LOCATED 75 MILES SE OF CORDOVA/ TO KENNEDY ENTRANCE
   ALASKA/LOCATED 40 MILES SW OF HOMER/


PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS
---------------------------------
 * MAGNITUDE      7.7
 * ORIGIN TIME    2358 AKST JAN 04 2013
                  0058  PST JAN 05 2013
                  0858  UTC JAN 05 2013
 * COORDINATES    55.3 NORTH 134.9 WEST
 * DEPTH          3 MILES
 * LOCATION       90 MILES NW OF DIXON ENTRANCE ALASKA
                  210 MILES S OF JUNEAU ALASKA


IMPACTS FOR TSUNAMI WARNING AREAS
---------------------------------
 * A TSUNAMI WITH SIGNIFICANT WIDESPREAD INUNDATION OF LAND IS
   EXPECTED.

 * WIDESPREAD DANGEROUS COASTAL FLOODING ACCOMPANIED BY POWERFUL
   CURRENTS IS POSSIBLE AND MAY CONTINUE FOR MANY HOURS AFTER
   TSUNAMI ARRIVAL.

 * THE FIRST WAVE MAY NOT BE THE LARGEST.


IMPACTS FOR TSUNAMI ADVISORY AREAS
----------------------------------
 * A TSUNAMI CAPABLE OF PRODUCING STRONG CURRENTS OR WAVES DANGEROUS
   TO PERSONS IN OR VERY NEAR THE WATER IS EXPECTED.

 * CURRENTS MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO SWIMMERS... BOATS... AND COASTAL
   STRUCTURES AND MAY CONTINUE FOR MANY HOURS AFTER THE TSUNAMI
   ARRIVAL.

 * THE FIRST WAVE MAY NOT BE THE LARGEST.


RECOMMENDED ACTIONS - UPDATED
-----------------------------
 * IF YOU ARE IN A WARNING AREA - MOVE INLAND TO HIGHER GROUND.

 * IF YOU ARE IN AN ADVISORY AREA - MOVE OFF THE BEACH AND OUT OF
   HARBORS AND MARINAS.  WIDESPREAD INUNDATION OF LAND IS NOT
   EXPECTED FOR ADVISORY AREAS.

 * BE ALERT TO INSTRUCTIONS FROM YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY OFFICIALS.

 * DO NOT GO TO THE COAST TO OBSERVE THE TSUNAMI.

 * DO NOT RETURN TO THE COAST UNTIL LOCAL EMERGENCY OFFICIALS
   INDICATE IT IS SAFE TO DO SO.


FORECASTS AND/OR OBSERVATIONS OF TSUNAMI ACTIVITY
-------------------------------------------------
                 FORECAST
                 START OF
SITE             OF TSUNAMI
----             ----------

 * BRITISH COLUMBIA
LANGARA          0129  PST JAN  5                           
TOFINO           0314  PST JAN  5                           

 * ALASKA
SITKA            0045 AKST JAN  5                           
ELFIN COVE       0056 AKST JAN  5                           
CRAIG            0113 AKST JAN  5                           
YAKUTAT          0145 AKST JAN  5                           
SEWARD           0224 AKST JAN  5                           
VALDEZ           0238 AKST JAN  5                           
CORDOVA          0247 AKST JAN  5                           
HOMER            0338 AKST JAN  5                           


NEXT UPDATE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
--------------------------------------
 * THIS MESSAGE WILL BE UPDATED IN 30 MINUTES.

 * REFER TO THE INTERNET SITE WCATWC.ARH.NOAA.GOV FOR MORE
   INFORMATION.

 * PACIFIC COASTAL RESIDENTS OUTSIDE CALIFORNIA... OREGON...
   WASHINGTON... BRITISH COLUMBIA AND ALASKA SHOULD REFER TO THE
   PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER MESSAGES FOR INFORMATION ON THIS
   EVENT AT PTWC.WEATHER.GOV.

$$

Council Meeting Agenda for Jan. 8,2013. -More In-Camera Discussion

REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT OF TOFINO COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA: 2013-JANUARY-08 AT 10:00 AM

A)

CALL MEETING TO ORDER

B)

ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA

C)

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

D)

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

			1. Minutes of the Regular Open Council Meeting held December 11, 2012 for adoption. 2012-12-11 Regular Minutes.pdf
			2. Minutes of the Special Open Council Budget Meeting held on Deceber 10, 2012 for adoption. 2012-12-10 Special Budget Meeting Minutes.pdf

E)

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

F)

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE MAYOR

G)

DELEGATIONS

			1. The Board of Directors for the Westcoast Native Health Care Society will present to Council their intent to build and operate a multi-level residential care facility in Tofino, adjacent to the Tofino General Hospital. 2012-11-26 Letter from Twawaayuus Westcoast Native Health Care Society re Residential Care Facility.pdf

H)

CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION ONLY

			1. December 5, 2012 UBCM Newsletter - News and information from the Union of BC Municipalities. 2012-12-06 Newsletter from UBCM re Next steps for 2012 Resolutions, Wildfire Funding Update, and more.pdf
			2. Letter from the District of Elkford supporting the District of Maple Ridge's resolution concerning the Fisheries Act - Bill C38. 2012-11-30 Letter from District of Elkford re Federal Fisheries Act.pdf
			3. Email from the John Craveiro, AScT Environmental Resource Management, Capital Regional District, providing a summary of the PPP UBCM Working Group meeting with Multi-Material BC held on Friday November 30, 2012 regarding Multi-Material BC's Packaging and Printed Paper Stewardship Plan submitted to the Ministry of Environment on Novermber 19, 2012. 2012-12-06 Letter fom UBCM re Multi-Material BC.pdf Email from Capital Regional District re PPP UBCM Working Group with MMBC.pdf 2012-12-13 Letter from UBCM PPP Working Group re Multi-Material BC.pdf 2012-12-13 Letter form Capital Regial District re Packaging and Printed Paper Stewardship Plan.pdf 2012-12-13 Letter form Capital Regial District re Packaging and Printed Paper Stewardship Plan No.2.pdf
			4. Letter from the District of Elkford supporting the City of Fort St. Johns and the City of Port Alberni's request that the provincial government increase the persons with disabilities benefit. 2012-12-12 Letter from District of Elkford re Person with Disabilities Benefit.pdf
			5. December 12, 2012 UBCM Newsletter - News and information from the Union of BC Municipalities. 2012-12-12 Newsletter from UBCM re Executive Goals & Priorities, Committees Established and Elections Legislation.pdf
			6. Memo from the UBCM with a year-end Small Communites Update. 2012-12 Memo from UBCM re Galina Small Comm message.pdf
			7. Email from the City of North Vancouver regarding their request that the PST be implemented in a way that will ensure that all energy providers are treated  equitably so that they may compete on the basis  of their respective system deficiencies, technical merit and carbon emissions. 2012-120-12 Email from City of North Vancouver re Return of the PST 2012-12-05 Report from Lonsdale Energy Corp. (City of North Vancouver) re Return to PST.pdf
			8. Letter from the Provincial Government informing Council that licensed Bars and Restaurants may extend the hours of liquor service on December 31, 2012 unless local bylaws prohibit extended hours. 2012-12-18 Letter from BC Government re New Year's Hours 2012 2013 - local gov pdf.pdf
			9. Letter from Northern Rockies Regional Municipality regarding the use of water for fracking (shale gas extraction) in the Norther Rockies Regional Municipality. 2012-12-17 Letter from Norther Rockies Regional Municipality re Water Licenses.pdf

I)

CORRESPONDENCE: REQUIRING ACTION

			1. Letter from the Carving on the Edge Festival Society requesting a letter of support from the District of Tofino to assist with their various grant applications. 2012-12-16 Letter from Carving on the Edge Festival Society re District of Tofino Support Letter.pdf
			2. Email from Jim Gower requesting that Council give a partial refund of the sewer portion of their high Utility bill, which was caused by an above ground water leak. 2012-12-19 Email from Jim Gower re Water Bill.pdf
			3. Email from Dr. Douglas Hanton M.D regarding disputed Utility Bill for the period April 1 - June 30, 2012. 2012-12-19 Email from Dr. Douglas Hanton M.D. re Disputed Utilities Invoice April 1 - June 30, 2012.pdf

J)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

K)

REPORTS

1.

Staff Reports

			a) Designation of Acting Mayor (Report from the former Deputy Clerk) THAT the following Council members be appointed as Acting Mayor for the months indicated in 2013: January Councillor Al Anderson February Councillor Dorothy Baert March Councillor Garth Cameron April Councillor Duncan McMaster May Councillor Cathy Thicke June Councillor Raymond Thorogood July Councillor Al Anderson August Councillor Dorothy Baert September Councillor Garth Cameron October Councillor Duncan McMaster November Councillor Cathy Thicke December Councillor Raymond Thorogood 2013-01-08 RTC Acting Mayor Schedule.pdf

2.

Committee Reports

			a) Minutes from the Official Community Plan Implementation & Monitoring Committee meeting held on November 19, 2012 for Council information. THAT Council receive for information the minutes of the Official Community Plan Implementation and Monitoring Commitee (OCPIMC) meeting held on November 19,2012; AND THAT Council receive for information the Report to OCPIMC - November 29, 2012 Engagement Event. 2012-11-19 OCPIMC Minutes.pdf Report to OCPIMC - November 29, 2012 Engagement Event.pdf

3.

Council Verbal Updates

L)

BYLAWS

			1. District of Tofino Building Bylaw No. 940, 2003 Amendment for first, second, and third reading. (Report from the Manager of Public Works and Building Inspection) That Council gives first and second and third reading to the District of Tofino Building Amendment Bylaw No.1181, 2012. 2013-01-08 RTC Building Bylaw Amendment.pdf Building Amendment Bylaw No. 1181, 2012.pdf
			2. Business Licence Regulation Bylaw No 858, 2000 ATM Amendment for adoption. (Report from Office Assistant II) THAT Council adopt the Business License Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1179, 2012. 2012-11-14 COW RTC Business Licence ATM 1179 - Business License Amendment Bylaw No. 1179, 2012.pdf

M)

NEW BUSINESS

			1. Council Honorarium Claim Forms THAT Council resolve to pay the additional remuneration of $65.00 for Councillor Baert, $65.00 for Councillor Cameron, $65.00 for Councillor Thicke, $65.00 for Councillor Thicke, and $130.00 for Councillor Thorogood.  2013-01-08 Council Honorarium Claims.pdf 2012-01-08 Council Honorarium Claim.pdf

N)

15 MINUTE QUESTION PERIOD

O)

ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE IN CAMERA AGENDA

P)

ADOPTION OF IN CAMERA AGENDA MOTION: “That the In Camera agenda be adopted as circulated; and that the In Camera meeting be closed to the public pursuant to Sections 90(1)(c)(g) of the Community Charter:

			(1) Adopt the minutes from the In-Camera Council Meeting held December 11 and December 19, 2012.
			(2) Section 90(1)(c) Labour Relations.
			(3) Section 90(1)(g) Legal Updates.

Q)

RECESS

R)

RECONVENE FROM IN CAMERA MEETING

S)

RELEASE OF CLOSED MEETING INFORMATION

T)

ADJOURNMENT