Land Conservancy Story From Times Colonist

http://www.timescolonist.com/business/allowed+cash+staff/7172555/story.html

The Land Conservancy has the Harold Monks estate in Tofino                         http://blog.conservancy.bc.ca/properties/vancouver-island-region/monks-point-park/

It has a vacation rental operation on the property
http://blog.conservancy.bc.ca/ecotourism/cottage-rentals/monks-point-cottage/

Tsunami Information Statement

NWS-WCATWC Tsunami Information Statement

WEAK53 PAAQ 311257
TIBAK1

PUBLIC TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT NUMBER 1
NWS WEST COAST/ALASKA TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER PALMER AK
557 AM PDT FRI AUG 31 2012

...THIS TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT IS FOR ALASKA/ BRITISH
   COLUMBIA/ WASHINGTON/ OREGON AND CALIFORNIA ONLY...

NO WARNING... NO WATCH AND NO ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR
THESE AREAS.

EARTHQUAKES OF THIS SIZE ARE KNOWN TO GENERATE TSUNAMIS 
POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS TO COASTS OUTSIDE THE SOURCE REGION.
THE WEST COAST/ALASKA TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER IS INVESTIGATING
THE EVENT TO DETERMINE THE LEVEL OF DANGER. MORE INFORMATION
WILL BE ISSUED AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE.

AT 548 AM PACIFIC DAYLIGHT TIME ON AUGUST 31 AN EARTHQUAKE WITH
PRELIMINARY MAGNITUDE 7.9 OCCURRED 
IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION.

PACIFIC COASTAL REGIONS 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.

MESSAGES WILL BE ISSUED HOURLY BY THE WCATWC UNTIL THE EVENT
STATUS IS UPGRADED TO A WARNING OR ADVISORY OR UNTIL THE CENTER
HAS DETERMINED THAT THE EVENT POSES NO THREAT TO THE CALIFORNIA/
OREGON/ WASHINGTON/ BRITISH COLUMBIA AND ALASKA COASTS. SEE THE
WEB SITE WCATWC.ARH.NOAA.GOV FOR BASIC TSUNAMI INFORMATION -
SAFETY RULES AND TSUNAMI TRAVEL TIMES.

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Westerly Water Story

http://www2.canada.com/westerly/news/story.html?id=d084cad9-f8d2-429b-9143-4a34d3749a70

 

Westerly Story on Bidding Process and MUP

http://www2.canada.com/westerly/news/story.html?id=1e743678-43d2-4b1f-a627-34ce9fd5d859

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Airport Road Closure

Notice of Road Closure Long Beach Airport (CYAZ)
The Long Beach Airport Road will be closed for a culvert replacement from September 4 to 15, 2012. Airport access will be limited to Apron 1 at the Long Beach Golf Course. Access to the Terminal building
will not be available for the duration of construction. Parking will be limited at the Long Beach Golf Course. Emergency access can be arranged by contacting the Airport Supervisor at (250) 726‐5336.

Kevin Falcon not running again !!

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2012/08/29/bc-kevin-falcon-not-running.html

Service for Jamie Collins

James William (Jamie) Collins passed accidentally on Aug. 17, 2012.
Beloved son of Ann and Bob Collins, inspirational brother to Don (Steph) and Laura (Ivan) Olsen, and best friend to Isla Thomas. Jamie is also mourned by his Grandmother Bernice Collins, many aunts, uncles, cousins, a large extended family, his constant canine companion Paxton and a legion of cherished friends. Jamie was born on June 1, 1979 and was raised on the family farm in the Alberni Valley. He attended Sproat Elementary, A.W. Neill Secondary and ADSS. He was a long-time member of the Alberni Valley 4-H Calf Club and was a gifted school athlete. His passion and talent for skateboarding coupled with his kind, caring nature, irrepressible sense of humour, and enormous heart has made him a legend in the BC skating community. He has been a third generation carpenter in Tofino since 2003.

An outdoor celebration of life will take place at Collins Farm / Arrowvale Campground, 5955 Hector Rd., Port Alberni on Sunday August 26 from 1:00 until 3:00 pm. No flowers please. Those who wish may donate to a memorial fund in support of kid's sports: Jamie Collins Legend and Legacy Fund. Acct. # (see new #) at any Bank of Montreal branch.

Filming Permit

Filming Permit

South Chesterman Area

24/08/2012

The District of Tofino is in the process of issuing a filming permit for the evening of August 24 and possibly 25 between the hours of roughly 6pm – 8pm.  The shoot involves a helicopter filming 3 canoes in the South Chesterman area.  Every effort will be made to keep any disturbance to a minimum.  Thank you in advance for your patience.

Mayor Update

Mayor Perry Schmunk has confirmed via Twitter that he is not leaving Tofino but he is joining the Cactus Club Restaurant team. Congrats on the new position !
 Please note that @tofinonews on Twitter is not associated with this blog.

Water Numbers from the District

The below numbers indicate that Tofino is using relatively little water for this time of year.Thanks to the District for posting these numbers on their website.                                                                                                     DAILY WATER CONSUMPTION
The table below lists the number of gallons of water consumed on a daily basis which is provided through the Bay Street pump house and the water treatment plant. Figures are updated on a daily basis.

BAY STREET PUMP HOUSE		WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Date	Imp Gal	Date	Imp Gal
August 17 – 19, 2012	635,475	August 17, 2012	167,000
August 20, 2012	222,319	August 18 , 2012	153,870
August 21, 2012	170,984	August 19, 2012	143,800
		August 20, 2012	174,804
		August 21, 2012	177,101

Spring Salmon and Whale Story

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2012/08/20/bc-orcas-food-shortage.html

 

R.I.P. Jamie Collins

http://www.albernivalleynews.com/news/166668246.html

 Jamie was always good to me.

Ucluelet Building Inspector Story from Westerly

http://www2.canada.com/westerly/news/story.html?id=8f469101-0f13-4f62-a8ac-5cde136a8754
 Ucluelet acted quickly to make staffing changes.Although there have been lawsuits and other problems in Tofino there seems to be no appetite for change.

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water update and other news

Several anonymous reports from reliable sources indicate that we are in good shape with the water system.Will try to keep posting updates.One wonders why this can't be done by the District of Tofino.
  In other news there have been downriggers stolen from boats moored in Tofino.Many reports of sockeye being harvested in Cannery Bay.
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Water System Questions

Many long time locals have contacted TofinoNews to see if there has been anything announced regarding the water situation.We have had a relatively dry summer and yet the District of Tofino has not said anything about the water situation.At least Bob Long and John Fraser made public the daily water consumption amounts but we've heard nothing from this administration. If there is an abundance of water they should let the public know.
  Why not publish the daily water consumption numbers on the District website ? It has been done in previous years and it lets people know if they should conserve or prepare for water restrictions.
http://www.accuweather.com/en/ca/tofino/v0r/month/52864?view=table
  The above forecast shows only 1 mm of precipitation in the outlook period.Perhaps there is enough ground water  on Meares Island to keep us going for the foreseeable future.This is the first real dry period we have seen with the Ahkmaksis Reservoir and Sharp Rd. water treatment plant being used so it should be monitored closely.During last year's election all of the candidates spoke about transparency so let's have some actual daily numbers provided by the District so that the citizens of Tofino and guests know what is happening.

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August 21,2012 Council Agenda

REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT OF TOFINO COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA: 2012-AUGUST-21 AT 6:00 PM

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 July 17, 2012. 2012-07-17 Regular Minutes
			2. Minutes of the Special Open Council Meeting held August 10, 2012. 2012-08-10 Special Meeting Minutes

E)

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE MAYOR

F)

CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION ONLY

			1. Update from Peter Boulton regarding his fight against BC Hydro and the installation of smart meters. 2012-08-15 Smart Meter Update (P Boulton)
			2. Letter from John Yap, Minister of State for Multiculturalism, inviting Council to spread the word to the community to nominate individuals and initiatives that have found unique ways to bring diverse cultures together and have demonstrated the benefits of cultural diversity. 2012 Provincial Nesika Awards
			3. Press Release from Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET) announcing the appointment of Line Robert as Acting CEO. 2012-08-01 Press Release from ICET
			4. Letter from AVICC to the BC Utilities Commission regarding FortisBC Energy Utilities common rates, amalgamation and rate design application. 2012-07-30 AVICC Brief to BCUC
			5. Email from the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for BC advising Council of the proposed changes to the federal electoral districts in British Columbia.  The deadline for submissions and comments is October 18, 2012. 2012-07-31 Email re Redistribution of Federal Electoral Boundaries in BC
			6. Letter from Jennifer Steven, VP Tofino-Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, notifying Council that they are applying for permissive tax exemption for the 2013 tax year. 2012-07-19 Letter from TLBCC
			7. UBCM Member Release providing information from the meeting of the Local Government Contract Management Committee (LGCMC) that was held on July 10, 2012 at the UBCM office in Richmond. 2012-07-20 UBCM Member Release - LGCMC July-2012 Meeting
			8. UBCM member release providing an update on changes that the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) is considering in its operations and to get member feedback on how it would like to be consulted on the online application system and the new fee structure. 2012-07-20 UBCM Member Release
			9. Letter from the District of Kitimat to the Premier Christy Clark requesting that the Province increase the Persons with Disabilities benefit to a minimum rate of $1200/month. 2012-07-06 Letter from the District of Kitimat to Premier
			10. Letter from Maureen Fraser providing Council with a copy of the Tofino Arts Council official incorporation documents. 2012-07-30 Letter from M Fraser re Tofino Arts Council
			11. Letter from Heath Slee, President UBCM, advising Council that they are in the process of distributing the first of two Community Works Fund payments for 2012. 2012-07-18 UBCM Gas Tax Payment
			12. Response letter from MP James Lunney to Council's letter to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans. 2012-07-11 Letter from MP J Lunney re MFO
			13. Response letter from the Honourable Blair Lekstrom, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, to Council's letter regarding BC Ferries' fares. 2012-07-10 Letter from MOT re BC Ferries
			14. Follow up letter from Mary Polak, Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, from May 29, 2012 meeting. 2012-07-17 Letter from MARR re 2012-05-29 meeting

G)

CORRESPONDENCE: REQUIRING ACTION

			1. UBCM memo advising Council of Small Talk Forum on the morning of Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at the Victoria Conference Centre during the UBMC Convention and inviting submissions of best practices or success stories to be shared. 2012-07-27 UBCM Memo - Small Talk Forum 2012 Notice
			2. Email from Jean Gelwicks requesting Council formally recognize "Cougar Annies Garden" as a historical place. 2012-07-22 Email from Jean Gelwicks
			3. Letter from Leeanne Mclellan advising Council on the community impact of Humanity located at Cedar Corner. 2012-08-09 Letter from Leeanne Mclellan
			4. Letter from the Tofino-Long Beach Chamber of Commerce regarding enforcement of the Sign Control Bylaw. 2012-08-01 Letter from TLBCC re Sign Control Bylaw
			5. Letter from Mary Ellen Walling, Executive Director of the BC Salmon Farmers Association, inviting Council to include a letter in ther Annual Report for 2012. 2012-08-09 Letter from BC Salmon Farmers Assoc

H)

REPORTS

1.

Staff Reports

			a) Raincoast Education Society’s Arts Grant Application- Speaker Series. (Report from Accounting Supervisor) THAT Council considers the Raincoast Education Society’s 2012 Arts Grant Application requesting funding in the amount of $1,000, for a Raincoast Speaker Series, to be held this fall/winter through the extraordinary grant process. 2012-08-21 RTC Raincoast Education Society's Arts Grant Request Raincoast Education Society's Arts Grant Request Letter aincoast Education Society's Arts Grant Application
			b) Wickaninnish Inn Pro-Am Golf Tournament Sponsorship Request.  (Report from Accounting Supervisor) THAT Council considers the sponsorship request from Long Beach Golf Course and if the request is granted that the funds be allocated from the 2012 contingency. 2012-08-21 RTC Wickaninnish Inn Pro-Am Golf Sponsorship Request Long Beach Golf Course Request Letter Long Beach Golf Course Invoice
			c) Vancouver Foundation Grant Application for the Ambassador Program. (Report from the Deputy Clerk) THAT Council endorse the grant application funding request to the Vancouver Foundation for the Ambassador Program in the amount of $12,000 by Tofino-Long Beach Chamber of Commerce. 2012-08-21 RTC Vancouver Foundation Grant Application 2012-07-23 Letter of Intent for grant funding for Ambassador Program 2013 Ambassador Program Budget
			d) Special Event Permit, Queen of the Peak, October 2012.  (Report from Parks & Recreation Assistant) THAT Council approve the Queen of the Peak event, scheduled for October 13 & 14, 2012, subject to the conditions of the permit being met. 2012-08-21 RTC Queen of the Peak 2012 Special Event Application
			e) Consideration of MUP Connector Trail RFP submissions. (Report from Parks & Recreation Programmer forthcoming)

2.

Council Verbal Updates

3.

Committee Reports

			a) Downtown Vitalization Implementation Committee minutes from July 26, 2012 for Council endorsement. THAT the District consider purchasing 10 double garbage bins with recycling baskets to replace older bins throughout the downtown core. THAT Council direct staff to include bike racks in the Fourth and Campbell Intersection Project. THAT Council consider the installation of a washroom at the First Street dock that would not include changerooms or a washroom. THAT any interpretative signage at this location be historical in nature and be included as part of the Tofino heritage walking tour; AND THAT all signage be referred to the Heritage Committee for approval prior to installation. THAT Council consider the four cross walk designs for the Fourth and Campbell Intersection project and provide direction to staff on which design or designs to proceed with. 2012-07-26 DVIC Minutes
			b) OCP Implementation Committee minutes from August 8, 2012 for Council endorsement. Hire Juliet Van Vliet as staff (Temporary Assistant Planner) for a nine month term beginning on September 4th, 2012 to plan, organize and implement the OCP update. Terms of Reference Change-Under MEMBERSHIP the following changes are recommended: i) From: OCPIMC is comprised of seven members of the public. To: OCPIMC is comprised of up to eleven members of the public. ii) From: A quorum shall consist of a minimum of four members required for decision making. To: For decision making purposes, a quorum shall consist of a minimum of 51% of the committee. iii) Addition: If a member misses 3 meetings in a row without corresponding with the committee and supporting staff, the committee has the opportunity to request Council to remove the individual from the committee. Motion to extend Roland and Peter’s term on the committee for another year. 2012-08-08 OCPIMC Minutes

I)

BYLAWS

			1. 2013 Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1170, 2012 for first and second readings. (Report from Accounting Supervisor) THAT Council receives the report for information; AND THAT the District of Tofino 2013 Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1170, 2012, be given first and second reading at the regular Council meeting August 21, 2012, and subsequent third reading and adoption following the publication of a public notice. 2012-08-21 RTC 2013 Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1170, 2012 Public Notice Tax Exemption for 2013 Bylaw 1170, 2012
			2. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1171, 2012 for first reading - application for LOT 4, DISTRICT LOT 274, CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT, PLAN VIP56839. (Report from Summer Planning Intern) THAT Council give first reading to the Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1171, 2012. 2012-08-21 RTC Zoning Amendment 1171

J)

15 MINUTE QUESTION PERIOD

K)

ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE IN CAMERA AGENDA

			1. Additional item for in-camera discussion closed under Section 90(1)(j) Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act.

L)

ADOPTION OF IN CAMERA AGENDA MOTION: “That the In Camera agenda be adopted as circulated; that the In Camera meeting be closed to the public pursuant to Sections 90(1)(c), (g), (j) and 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter:

			(1) Adopt the minutes from the in-camera meetings held on July 17, 2012, July 31, 2012 and August 10, 2012.
			(2) Section 90(2)(b) Negotiations.
			(3) Section 90(2)(b) Negotiations.
			(4) Section 90(1)(g) Legal Issues Update.
			(5) Section 90(1)(c) Labour Issue.
			(6) Section 90(1)(j) Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act s.17.

M)

RECESS

N)

RECONVENE FROM IN CAMERA MEETING

O)

RELEASE OF CLOSED MEETING INFORMATION

P)

ADJOURNMENT