Thursday, January 31, 2013
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Monday, January 28, 2013
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:
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
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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.
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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.
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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rescinded resolution #440-07 from November 26, 2007 regular meeting adopting the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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Council approved the change in signing
authority to remove former Mayor, Perry Schmunk, and former CAO, Braden
Smith, and to add Mayor Josie Osborne.
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Council scheduled a Town Hall meeting at
the Community Hall for February 27, 2013 at 7:00pm.
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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.
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Council authorized Councillor Baert,
Anderson, McMaster, Mayor Osborne attend the Local Government Leadership Academy
Forum to be held on February 20-21, 2013.
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Council resolved to pay the additional
remuneration of $130.00 for Councillor
Anderson and $65.00 for Councillor
Thorogood.
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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.
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Council substituted Mayor Osborne for
Councillor Thicke on the CAO Search Committee.
RELEASE OF CLOSED
MEETING INFORMATION
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Council authorized the contract with
Graham Savage for the approving officer services.
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Council adopted the Manager
of Resort Municipality Initiative Services job description with the amendment to include grant writing
responsibilities.
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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.
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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 24th 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.
Friday, January 25, 2013
Original RMI Announcement from 2008
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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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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:
- Based on a resort municipality’s accommodation units, a percentage value (1 to 4%) is assigned based on the following:
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.Less than 450 Accommodation Units 1% 450 to 899 Accommodation Units 2% 900 to 1349 Accommodation Units 3% 1350 Accommodation Units or greater 4%
- 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.
- With these two variables the following formula is used to calculate payments:
(Previous calendar year MRDT revenues)
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(Percentage value based on accommodation units/2%)
= RMI Funding Amount
Thursday, January 24, 2013
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
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.
“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.
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.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
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
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:
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:The following is suggested wording for use in building signage:
(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.
"This area is monitored by video surveillance cameras. For furtherAlthough 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:
information contact:
Contact Position
Contact Telephone Number."
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.
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 :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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Monday, January 21, 2013
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.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Thursday, January 17, 2013
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
https://tofino.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=15249
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Thursday, January 10, 2013
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............
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Monday, January 7, 2013
Sunday, January 6, 2013
2011 Annual Report
A reader asked for budget numbers.They are in this report .https://tofino.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=9775
Saturday, January 5, 2013
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/
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.....
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
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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
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* 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
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* 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
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* 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
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* 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
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FORECAST
START OF
SITE OF TSUNAMI
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* 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
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* 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.
$$
Friday, January 4, 2013
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 |
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CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA
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ADOPTION OF AGENDA
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES
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BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
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ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE MAYOR
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DELEGATIONS
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CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION ONLY
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CORRESPONDENCE: REQUIRING ACTION
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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REPORTS
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Staff Reports
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Committee Reports
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Council Verbal Updates
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BYLAWS
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NEW BUSINESS
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15 MINUTE QUESTION PERIOD
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ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE IN CAMERA AGENDA
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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:
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RECESS
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RECONVENE FROM IN CAMERA MEETING
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RELEASE OF CLOSED MEETING INFORMATION
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| T) | ADJOURNMENT |