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Council Highlights




 


COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

February 11, 2020


"Council Highlights" provide a summary of key decisions made by Council during regularly scheduled meetings.

Click the link at the bottom of the page to see full agenda packages, minutes and video recordings.
Agenda Items
Delegation from Surfrider Pacific Rim:  Surfrider presented Council with details of their "Cut the Cutlery and Forget the Foam" campaign, and requested that Council amend the Single Use Item Regulation Bylaw to include prohibitions on single-use cutlery and polystyrene containers.

West Coast Multi-Use Path:  Council resolved to provide a letter of support to the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District in their application for funding to complete a 1.2 km section of the Multi-Use Path on the West Coast.  This project will be the final link connecting the existing Ucluelet Multi-Use Path with the ʔapsčiik t̓ašii trail currently being built in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, and will create a continuous Multi-Use Path between the communities of Tofino, Ty-Histanis, Esowista, Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ, and Ucluelet.

Aeriosa Tree Dance Workshop:  Council authorized staff to issue a special event permit for the use of the beach, public parking lot, and access path at North Chesterman Beach to organizers of the Aeriosa Tree Dance Workshop scheduled to be held from April 27 to May 30, 2020.

Tofino Surf Weekend:  Council authorized staff to issue a special event permit for the use of the beach, public parking lots, and acess paths at North Chesterman Beach to organizers of the Tofino Surf Weekend event scheduled to be held April 3-5, 2020.

Parade of Whales and Wonders:  Council authorized temporary street closures for the Parade of Whales and Wonders event scheduled to be held Saturday, March 21, 2020 between the hours of 10:30 am and 11:30 am.

Meares Vista Inn Housing Agreement Bylaw:  Council directed staff to alter the terms of the proposed Housing Agreement Bylaw for Meares Vista Inn (760 Campbell Street) to include provisions for seasonal worker housing.  If adopted, the bylaw would require a person to demonstrate that they have secured a contract for at least three (3) months of employment with a business in Tofino in order to meet the criteria of a qualified tenant.

Single Use Item Regulation Bylaw Revisions:  "District of Tofino Single Use Item Regulation Bylaw No. 1277, 2020" was introduced and read a first, second and third time.  If adopted, the bylaw would repeal "District of Tofino Single Use Item Regulation Bylaw No. 1263, 2019", granted under the municipality's authority to regulate business licensing, and would instead enact a single use item regulation under the concurrent municipal and provincial authority to protect the natural environment.  If the bylaw is approved by the Province, District staff will provide the public with an opportunity to give feedback on the proposed revisions prior to it's adoption.   

Changes to Election Procedures:  "District of Tofino Election Procedures Bylaw No. 1204.01, 2020" was introduced and read a first, second and third time.  The bylaw proposes to make amendments to the District of Tofino's election procedures which would allow for use of the provincial voters list, provide an additional advanced voting opportunity, and include mail-ballot voting.
 
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Other District News
Budget Open House:  Join District Staff, Mayor and Council for an Open House on February 18th from 4:30 - 6:30 PM at the Community Hall to learn about the draft budget and to share your thoughts on proposed 2020-2024 projects! Learn more at www.tofino.ca/budget.

The next regular Council meeting is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 4:30 PM.  Click here to view the 2020 meeting schedule.
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(E) corporateservices@tofino.ca 
 
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Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Tofino Housing Corporation Story

For businesses that are interested in partnering on staff accommodation - please see below for details of a Feb. 18th meeting. 


Tofino Shared Staff Accommodation Development - Recruiting Interested Businesses and Organisations

Proposal: The Tofino Housing Corporation is looking to recruit 4-10 businesses (or Organisations) who need new or would prefer different Staff Accommodation for their employees. The THC will work with the group of businesses over the next 2-3 years to find a site, investor/developer and operator. The Staff Accommodation will be financed and developed by the investor/developer and operated on contract. Each business will be charged a monthly rental and operating fee and will charge their employees how much rent they feel appropriate. 

What? A new purpose-built building or buildings designed to meet the staff accommodation needs of the participating businesses  

Bed / Unit Types? Will depend on the needs of the participating businesses. Could be shared dorm-style rooms with communal kitchens, 1 bedrooms with shared kitchens or small 1 or 2 bedroom independent units.

How Many Beds / Units in the Development? Will depend on the needs of the business group, but anticipate needing at least 30 + beds before initiative will be viable.

Where? We need to find a willing landowner partner, but we have some ideas where it might go. Mostly likely the land will need to be rezoned. 

Cost? To be determined but in the range of $700-1400 per month (lease fee + operating fee) depending on bedroom, unit and building style. Our goal is to negotiate the best deal for the participating businesses. 

Next Steps?
  • Contact Ian Scott at 250-884-6202 or execdirec@tofinohousingcorp.ca by February 14th, 2020
  • If you decide you are serious about participating then you or a representative need to attend a founders meeting on February 18th. Contact Ian Scott for time and location.  
  • If you like what you hear at the founders meeting you will need to follow up and sign a Commitment Letter and pay a commitment fee to the THC (expected at $500-$1000 per room) to cover costs associated with securing an agreement with a developer/investor.. 
  • March 2nd on. With Commitment Letters in-hand THC works to find investor/developer and willing landowner. Offers are presented to the group of businesses for consideration.  

Ian Scott
Interim Executive Director
Tofino Housing Corporation