DISTRICT OF TOFINO APPOINTS NEW CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

The District of Tofino is pleased to announce that it has appointed Bob MacPherson as its new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Bob, who will begin on June 10, 2013, comes to the District of Tofino from the Resort Municipality of Whistler where he has worked in several municipal leadership positions, including Interim CAO, General Manager of Corporate and Community Services, and General Manager of Planning and Development.

George Frank R.I.P.

George Frank R.I.P. I knew George for over 40 years,he was a good guy.He was the Chief.Condolences to family and friends.

Free Bike Tail Lights

The Tofino RCMP police officers have been very impressed as of late with the noted increase of cyclists displaying proper bicycle head lights while cycling at night. The police officers have also noted that many cyclists have a head light, but not a tail light. It is a Provincial Statute requirement that cyclists have front and tail bicycle lights when cycling at night. It also makes good sense from a safety perspective.

 

Well, to contribute to a solution to this paradox, the Tofino RCMP have teamed up with Marc from TOF City Cycles and acquired twenty-five (25) bicycle tail lights. Marc and the Tofino RCMP will be installing these lights on Tofino cyclist bicycles on Friday, April 19, 2013, from Noon to 1:30 PM at the Tofino RCMP parking lot (detachment garage in rear if the weather is poor). First come, first served.

 

This offer is limited to District of Tofino residents who have a bicycle and periodically cycle at night.

 

Please contact Cpl Andrew Waddell at the Tofino RCMP (P 250.725.3242) should more information be required.

 

The High Cost of "Restructuring"

     The mean-spirited firing of long time District of Tofino employee Sally Mole has cost the taxpayer more than $90,000.00 .Please ask your councillors if they think this is good value ? Since the firing or restructuring , two former Parks and Rec staff have advanced their positions and the District is hiring more staff for the former Parks and Rec Dept, so where are the savings ? This amount is just for severance never mind a wrongful dismissal lawsuit.Shameful !! Please note that this took place under the watch of former Mayor Perry Schmunk and former CAO Braden Smith.For what it's worth things seem to much better without them.......

Today's Council Agenda

REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT OF TOFINO COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA: April 9, 2013 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 March 26, 2013 for adoption. 2013-03-26 Regular Minutes
			2. Minutes of the Special Open Council Meeting held March 20, 2013 for adoption. 2013-03-20 Special Council Meeting - RMI Projects and Strategic Plan
			3. Minutes of the Town Hall Meeting held February 27, 2013 for adoption. 2013-02-27 Town Hall Meeting Minutes
			4. Minutes of the Public Hearing held on March 12, 2013 for adoption. 2013-03-12 Public Hearing Minutes

E)

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

			1. Establishment of the Volunteer Recognition Committee

F)

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE MAYOR

			1. National Volunteer Week WHEREAS • 13.3 million Canadian volunteers give their time to help others, contributing 2.1 billion volunteer hours per year; and • volunteers in Tofino mentor and teach our children, care for our sick and dying, bring us arts and cultural events, beautify our green spaces, and fundraise for our charitable organizations; and • Tofino’s volunteers are young, old, families, workers, retirees, men and women of all ages and backgrounds; and • the collective result of the work done by our community’s volunteers is that Tofino is a better place to live; and • the District of Tofino wishes to recognize volunteers, inspire future volunteers, and promote volunteering as part of a healthy and rewarding lifestyle; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Josie Osborne, Mayor of Tofino, do hereby proclaim April 21-27, 2013, as National Volunteer Week, and urge my fellow citizens to recognize the crucial role played by volunteers in our community.

G)

DELEGATIONS

			1. Sandi Rideout and Spencer Baird of the Clayoquot Sound Community Theatre - History, Mission and Future Plans of the Association. 2013-04-09 Presentation from CSCTA re History, Mission and Plans for the Future

H)

CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION ONLY

			1. Correspondence from the Chair of the Islands Trust Council to the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities regarding the recently released Transport Canada report on Derelict and Abandoned Vessels in Canada. 2013-03-25 Letter from IT to Ministry of Transportation re Derelict and abandoned vessels
			2. News Release from the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) announcing that the proposed 2013 budget of approximately $16 million represents an overall tax increase of 1.26 percent over the previous year’s budget. 2013-03-28 News Release from ACRD re 2013 Tax Increase
			3. News Release from the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) announcing a $2.2 million water improvement project, funded by Federal gas tax revenues, that will benefit the West Coast and Alberni Valley areas of the Regional District. 2013-03-28 News Release from ACRD re Adoption of 2013 Regional Water Project

I)

CORRESPONDENCE REQUIRING ACTION

			1. Correspondence from the Mayor of the District of Invermere (District) regarding the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development’s response to UBCM Resolution B55 which expressed concern about the incorporation of the Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality through Letters Patent that provide, as a transitional provision, for the appointment of the Council by the Minister, and requesting that every local government be asked to support the District’s resolution encouraging the UBCM executive to submit an application to the Supreme Court of BC seeking intervention status in the case between the West Kootenay Community Ecosociety and the Province of BC and further requesting, that every local government be asked to express their concerns directly to the Province. 2013-03-15 Letter from Invermere re Ministry of CSCD's response to UBCM Resolution B55
			2. Correspondence from the Chair of the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) providing an update on the status of the West Coast Multiplex project and requesting that each of the service area participants (Tofino, Ucluelet and Long Beach Electoral Area) allocate $2,000 towards in-kind services to assist the Westcoast Multiplex Society (Society) with copying and production costs, and further that Council and Staff from each of the Districts participate on appropriate committees to be established by the Society. 2013-03-08 Letter from ACRD re West Coast Multiplex

J)

REPORTS

1.

Staff Reports

			a) Clayoquot Community Theatre - License to Occupy Renewal (Report from Director of Financial Services) THAT the 'License to Occupy and Management and Operating Agreement' between the Clayoquot Sound Community Theatre Association and the District of Tofino be renewed, as presented. 2013-02-26 RTC - Clayoquot Community Theatre - License to Occupy Renewal
			b) Theatre Sign Contract (Report from the Recreation Programmer) THAT the proposal submitted by Boulton Brothers Construction to build the Clayoquot Sound Community Theatre/District of Tofino Notice Board be approved at a cost of $5,880 for steel post construction; OR at a cost of $5,163.20 for cedar post construction, both costs are inclusive of HST. 2013-03-19 RTC Theatre Sign
			c) Committees, Commissions & Other Bodies (Report from the Manager of Corporate Services) THAT the staff report on “Committees, Commissions and Other Bodies” dated April 9, 2013 be received for information. 2013-01-08 RTC Committees, Commissions & Other Bodies
			d) Business License Application Requiring Council Approval (Report from the Protective Services Officer) THAT Council review the business license application from PUBLIC OUTREACH CONSULTANCY INC. and determine whether a license should be approved or denied. 2013004-03 RTC - Business License Requiring Council Approval
			e) Tofino Public Market Village Green Access (Report from the Recreation Programmer) THAT Council authorizes the use of the Village Green Park for the Tofino Public Market, which runs from 10am-2pm on Saturdays, May 18– Sept. 28, 2013. 2013-04-02 RTC Tofino Public Market

2.

Committee Reports

			a) Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on March 25, 2013 for information. THAT the minutes of Committee of the Whole meeting held on March 25, 2013 be received for information. Recommendations from the Committee of the Whole: Resolution No. CW 24/13 Moved by Councillors Anderson/Thicke THAT a letter be sent to the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust (CBT) advising that the District of Tofino is undertaking a feasibility assessment for a Civic Centre in Tofino and hopes that the CBT will engage as potential partners. Resolution No. CW 25/13 Moved by Councillors Thorogood/Cameron THAT those staff that worked on the OPC Update be recognized for their diligence and hard-work, and that this be recorded in their personnel files. Resolution No. CW 27/13 Moved by Councillors Baert/McMaster THAT the allocations of the arts and council grants be referred to the Special Budget Meeting on April 11, 2013. 2013-03-25 COW Minutes
			b) Minutes of the Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee (ACHC) meeting held on March 26, 2013 for information. THAT the minutes of Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee meeting held on March 26, 2013 be received for information. Recommendation from the Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee: THAT funds be set aside for a consultation process with the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations regarding Arts, Culture and Heritage in Tofino. 2013-03-26 ACHC Minutes
			c) Minutes of the Recreation Commission meeting held on March 20, 2013 for information. THAT the minutes of the Recreation Commission meeting held on March 20, 2013 be received for information. 2013-03-20 Rec Com Minutes
			d) Minutes of the Tofino Housing Management Committee meeting held on February 4, 2013 for information. THAT the minutes of the Tofino Housing Management Committee meeting held on February 4, 2013 be received for information. 2013-02-04 THMC Minutes
			e) Minutes of the Downtown Vitalization Implementation Committee (DVIC) meeting held on December 06, 2012 for information. The Committee's recommendations to Council from this meeting were endorsed by Council at the December 11, 2012 Regular Council meeting. THAT the minutes of the Downtown Vitalization Implementation Committee (DVIC) meeting held on December 11, 2012 be received for information. 2012-12-06 DVIC Minutes

K)

BYLAWS

			1. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1171, 2012 for Adoption (property located at 1328 Pacific Rim Hwy) THAT the District of Tofino Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1171, 2012 be adopted. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1171, 2012

L)

NEW BUSINESS

			1. Council Honorarium Claim Forms. THAT Council resolve to pay additional remuneration of $190.00 to Councillor Anderson, $190.00 to Councillor Baert, $190.00 to Councillor Cameron, $190.00 to Councillor Thorogood, $190.000 to Councillor McMaster, and $190.00 to Councillor Thicke. 2013-04-09 Honorarium Claim Forms for Council Approval

M)

15 MINUTE QUESTION PERIOD

N)

ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE IN CAMERA AGENDA

O)

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

			(1) Adopt the minutes from the in-camera meetings held March 26, 2013.
			(2) Section 90(1)(a) Personal Information about an individual being considered for an appointment.
			(3) Section 90(1)(e) Disposition of Lands

P)

RECESS

Q)

RECONVENE FROM IN CAMERA MEETING

R)

RELEASE OF CLOSED MEETING INFORMATION

S)

ADJOURNMENT