REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT OF TOFINO COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA: 2011-MARCH-08
1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Additions to or Deletions from the Agenda 3. Adoption of Agenda
4. Adoption of Minutes 1. Minutes of the Public Hearing Meeting held 2011-February-22 2. Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held 2011-February-22 3. Minutes of the Special Council Budget Meeting held 2011-February-28
5. Business Arising from the Minutes
6. Announcements from the Mayor
7. Delegations 1. John Moncur, Terasen Gas, re: Community Energy 2. Keith (Gibby) Gibson, Tim May, Dave Taron, West Coast Multiplex,
re: Update from the past 18 months and plans for future accomplishments
8. Correspondence for Information Only - see attached list
9. Correspondence: Requiring Action
10. Tabled Items
11. Unfinished Business (1) Municipal Campground (Councillor Ashton)
12. Reports
Staff Reports:
1. Report from the Protective Services Officer (1) Whale Festival Parade, Report dated 2011-March-01
2. Reports from the Deputy Clerk (1) MTI Bylaw Amendment for Noise Disturbing the Peace, Report dated
2011-February-25
(1) (2) (3)
1st Reading of District of Tofino Municipal Ticket Information System Amendment Bylaw No. 1144, 2011 2nd Reading of District of Tofino Municipal Ticket Information System Amendment Bylaw No. 1144, 2011
3rd Reading of District of Tofino Municipal Ticket Information
System Amendment Bylaw No. 1144, 2011 (2) Whistleblower Policy, Report dated 2011-January-07
3. Reports from the Manager of Community Sustainability (1) Downtown Vitalization Committee Appointments, Report dated 2011-
February-28 (2) Development Variance Permit for side yard setback, Lot 4, DL 122,
Clayoquot District, Plan VIP68981 (1032 Campbell Street-Enns), Report dated 2011-February-28
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Tofino Council Agenda 2011 March-08
(3) Zoning Text Amendment/Spot Zoning application for Lot 1, DL 130, CD, Plan 42973 [1180 Pacific Rim Hwy.][Liz Zed & Jean-Paul Froment], Report dated 2011-February-28
13. Reports
Committee Reports:
1. Committee Reports (verbal) 2. Adoption of the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held 2011-
February-22 (1) Resolution No. COW-14-11
The Committee of the Whole recommends to Council THAT Council table the proposed Rezoning Text Amendment to allow Short Term Rentals at the Shore until such time as the amenities from the 2006-2007 rezoning process have been completed and the applicant has met with the CAO to discuss amenities.
(2) Resolution No. COW-16-11 The Committee of the Whole recommends to Council THAT the report from the Manager of Community Sustainability dated 2011-February-10 regarding Development Permit Application for Lot 1, District Lot 261, Clayoquot District, Plan VIP53757, Except That Part in Plan VIP17287, be received for information and discussion.
14. Bylaws 1. Adoption of District of Tofino Land Use and Development Procedures
Amendment Bylaw No. 1138, 2011 15. New Business
16. 15 Minute Question Period
17. Additions to or Deletions from the In Camera Agenda
18. Adoption of In Camera Agenda Motion: “That the In Camera agenda be adopted as circulated; that the In Camera meeting be closed and that the purpose of the meeting is to: (1) Adopt the minutes from the previous closed meetings held 2011-February-22
and 28, based on Sections 89 and 90(1) of the Community Charter; (2) Review legal issues based on Section 90(1)(g) of the Community Charter;
and (3) Review labour relations based on Section 90(1)(c) of the Community
Charter. 19. Recess
20. Reconvene from In Camera Meeting 21. Release of Closed Meeting Information 22. Adjournment
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Monday, March 7, 2011
Westcoaster Update March 7.2011
http://www.westcoaster.ca/tofino/10931-Westcoasterca-Cease-Publication.html
Sad to see the Westcoaster going out of business....It was a great source of information......best wishes to Keven and crew.....Ralph
Sad to see the Westcoaster going out of business....It was a great source of information......best wishes to Keven and crew.....Ralph
Sunday, March 6, 2011
The District of Tofino v Maria Lange court case
I don't have all the details of this case yet so please correct me if I am mistaken.Maria Lange had a water leak on her property that was unable to be repaired immediately.The District of Tofino was asked to shut off the water to the property.The water wasn't shut off and continued to run, resulting in a large water bill for the property owner.The bill was just under 2000 dollars.Several Tofinonews sources said that both the Mayor and the Chief Administrative Officer traveled to Port Alberni for the case and were unable to settle.I'll try to get documents from the court tomorrow but please write in if you have more info....thanks,Ralph
Guest editorial by Donna Dawkin March 6,2011
Personal Insults are not News.
Hello Ralph and Anonymous posters,
I am writing to address the negativity that seems to fester within the comments section of this blog. Comments that degenerate into personal attacks accomplish nothing, By way of the internet is this really the glimpse of Tofino we want the world to see?
Ralph, you have the power to deny posting inappropriate comments. What about blacking out obvious personal attacks? Even when names are only hinted at, it is clear to most of us who the subject of a rant is. Most of these people live and work in this town, have families and children that go to the school here. I find it shameful that the Grade Two class has learned how to behave in public and yet your blog posters cannot. I am not asking for you to shield or censor a news item or commenter. If the post is accompanied by a proper signature, then let it stand... If you believe enough in your words to sign your post, then power to you. But I really think the line should be drawn at the issue and not include gratuitous slander. This is a news blog, meant to increase awareness of what's going on. Not a stage for personal attacks. Include the relevant information and black out the rest.
This isn't about which side I’m on, I feel the frustration of the water bill, seeming lack of forward progress for families and recreation options for children. My family and I love this town and the people we've met in the last 7 years. Yet, I can't believe that some of them might actually write such poison and post it like porn. It must be a thrill to be so daring.
The recent posts about the scooter ( which I don't think belongs on the beach either) were just defamatory (I believe there was a name tagged to one of those posts.). The previous owner is rolling in his grave? How can that be appropriate? I have read the posts about revoking staff housing from families. Included accommodation was a deciding factor for our family to take a chance and move to Tofino. It was part of the job package. I think many of us started here that way. Rental vacancies were at 0% not too long ago. Comments on this blog are not helping to promote stability, or hope for the future. It's just potty talk.
I'm not here to complain any of the current/past or future projects that happen in our town. Instead, I am protesting the complete break down of civility generated by that convenient anonymous button. People feel free to spew sewage without repercussion. I wonder, if they met face to face on the street, would they speak so forcefully and spitefully? Would they be so free and harmful with their words? I think not.
There are people in this town who stand up everyday and work for things they believe in. Whether all of us agree with them or not, they show up each day to be in the line of fire. I can only imagine what backbone that must take when all their detractors can hide behind the click of a button.
Ralph and Posters, please take some initiative and keep the comments topic related. Constructive criticism is always welcome and paves the way for change. Personal attacks behind the anonymous button are small minded and bitter. Ralph, I had been enjoying your blog and the news items you brought to the surface. If the personal negativity continues, I think I will go elsewhere for my news-bites.
I wish the anonymous posters a taste of what they sow. Karma.
Be the change you want to see in the world.
Donna Dawkin
Hello Ralph and Anonymous posters,
I am writing to address the negativity that seems to fester within the comments section of this blog. Comments that degenerate into personal attacks accomplish nothing, By way of the internet is this really the glimpse of Tofino we want the world to see?
Ralph, you have the power to deny posting inappropriate comments. What about blacking out obvious personal attacks? Even when names are only hinted at, it is clear to most of us who the subject of a rant is. Most of these people live and work in this town, have families and children that go to the school here. I find it shameful that the Grade Two class has learned how to behave in public and yet your blog posters cannot. I am not asking for you to shield or censor a news item or commenter. If the post is accompanied by a proper signature, then let it stand... If you believe enough in your words to sign your post, then power to you. But I really think the line should be drawn at the issue and not include gratuitous slander. This is a news blog, meant to increase awareness of what's going on. Not a stage for personal attacks. Include the relevant information and black out the rest.
This isn't about which side I’m on, I feel the frustration of the water bill, seeming lack of forward progress for families and recreation options for children. My family and I love this town and the people we've met in the last 7 years. Yet, I can't believe that some of them might actually write such poison and post it like porn. It must be a thrill to be so daring.
The recent posts about the scooter ( which I don't think belongs on the beach either) were just defamatory (I believe there was a name tagged to one of those posts.). The previous owner is rolling in his grave? How can that be appropriate? I have read the posts about revoking staff housing from families. Included accommodation was a deciding factor for our family to take a chance and move to Tofino. It was part of the job package. I think many of us started here that way. Rental vacancies were at 0% not too long ago. Comments on this blog are not helping to promote stability, or hope for the future. It's just potty talk.
I'm not here to complain any of the current/past or future projects that happen in our town. Instead, I am protesting the complete break down of civility generated by that convenient anonymous button. People feel free to spew sewage without repercussion. I wonder, if they met face to face on the street, would they speak so forcefully and spitefully? Would they be so free and harmful with their words? I think not.
There are people in this town who stand up everyday and work for things they believe in. Whether all of us agree with them or not, they show up each day to be in the line of fire. I can only imagine what backbone that must take when all their detractors can hide behind the click of a button.
Ralph and Posters, please take some initiative and keep the comments topic related. Constructive criticism is always welcome and paves the way for change. Personal attacks behind the anonymous button are small minded and bitter. Ralph, I had been enjoying your blog and the news items you brought to the surface. If the personal negativity continues, I think I will go elsewhere for my news-bites.
I wish the anonymous posters a taste of what they sow. Karma.
Be the change you want to see in the world.
Donna Dawkin
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Blogger rides mini-bike on beach ! Feb.5 , 2011
Exclusive to Tofino News ! Blogger rides mini bike on beach ! This photo clearly shows blogger Ralph Tieleman riding on the beach without a safety helmet ! the bike appears to be gas powered with 60s style ape hanger handlebars.Authorities have been notified..
Friday, March 4, 2011
Yew Wood court date announced !!
November 14,2011 has been announced as the court date for Yew Wood Properties vs. Braden Smith,Robert Bremner and the District of Tofino. While I was investigating this case I ran across another District of Tofino case....this one is District of Tofino vs. Maria Lange in Port Alberni...apparently over a disputed water bill....if anyone has case details please post a comment.....the disputed amount was under two thousand dollars...curious how much staff time has been spent on this one.....??? something to do with a broken water line or fitting.......please post a comment if you know.....thanks,ralph
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