Toquaht Marina Story

https://www.westerlynews.ca/news/toquaht-nation-opens-new-marina-in-barkley-sound-near-ucluelet/

Development Permit Update

The development permit story seems to revolve around a development permit that was issued in an irregular manner. The project in question is the former Pacific Rim Campground at Cox Bay.
  Thank you for all the information sent in. I cannot publish any documents without getting clearance from the blog’s legal team or having them authenticated by the District of Tofino.
I do not have verification as to who issued the permit. I will attempt to get a copy of the permit on Tuesday when the district office reopens.
My apologies if I couldn’t publish your comments but this is a very serious matter and I must proceed with caution.

Development Permit Procedure Bylaw

https://tofino.civicweb.net/filepro/document/59699/Bylaw%20899%20-%20Land%20Use%20and%20Development%20Proceedures%20F.pdf?handle=7C49C6BEF7E24C6EB22F319AD412A3DA

Air BnB Tax Story

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/airbnb-generating-almost-twice-as-much-pst-and-municipal-tax-as-expected-in-b-c-1.4496030

More on Airbnb

https://globalnews.ca/news/5415348/airbnb-long-term-rentals-canada/

Water Announcement

Stage 2 Water Conservation to be Implemented Earlier in 2019 Based on local and provincial data, the District of Tofino is anticipating that Stage 2 Water Conservation measures will be implemented earlier this year than in previous years. During Stage 2: Outdoor watering of lawns, gardens, trees and landscaped areas is prohibited except for the watering of food plants by hand-held hose with an automatic shut-off mechanism or hand-held canister as follows: Odd numbered civic addresses may water on Monday and Thursday between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.; and Even numbered civic addresses may water on Tuesday and Friday between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. All other outdoor use of water is prohibited except to the minimum extent to remove salt water and provide basic hygienic cleaning. For clarity, filling or refilling of hot tubs is prohibited. Please follow our Facebook, Twitter, Website and Email subscription for further information and updates. With weather conditions expected to remain warm and dry, dropping water levels have prompted the Province to announce a Level 3 drought rating for Vancouver Island. Follow the British Columbia Drought Information Portal for details.  District staff is monitoring daily consumption rates, the weather forecast, and the level of water stored in our two reservoirs on Meares Island. We will update the community on the anticipated timeline for Stage 2 as we collect data from our water sources and production facilities. The 20% Challenge will remain in place during further conservation stages, and we encourage all businesses, residents and visitors to reduce non-essential water use throughout the summer months. Learn more: www.tofino.ca/20-challenge #TofinoH20 Contact District of Tofino Municipal Office (T) 250-725-3229 (F) 250-725-3775 (E) corporateservices@tofino.ca   Learn More About Tofino's Water Conservation Stages Copyright © 2019 District of Tofino, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you have signed up to receive notifications from the District of Tofino. If you feel you've been subscribed by accident, or you no longer wish to receive notifications, please use the link provided to unsubscribe. Our mailing address is: District of Tofino 121 Third Street Box 9 Tofino, BC  V0R2Z0 Canada Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

Airbnb Removes 31,000 Long Term Rental Units

https://www.miragenews.com/airbnb-is-removing-rental-housing-in-canadian-cities-and-rural-areas/

Council Agenda June 25 2019

https://tofino.civicweb.net/filepro/document/95028/Regular%20Council%20-%2025%20Jun%202019.pdf?handle=D121F533B04046069733ABA20014B51B

COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS June 11, 2019 "Council Highlights" provide a summary of key decisions made by Council during regularly scheduled meetings. Click the link below to see full agenda packages, minutes and video recordings. Agenda Items Delegation from Adam Coates, Chief Commercial Officer, Prairie Records: The delegate presented details of a cannabis retail temporary use permit application for 150 Fourth Street.   Council resolved to support the resolution from Victoria City Council to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities to restore Provincial support for libraries. The 2018 Statement of Financial Information for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 was approved by Council. Strategic Procurement - Wastewater Treatment Plant: Council authorized staff to incorporate principles from the recommendations in the Strategic Procurement report, including employment and social benefit targets, in the procurement documents for the wastewater treatment plant and conveyance system. Tofino Harvest Company TUP:Council authorized staff to issue a temporary use permit for a cannabis production operation at 700 Industrial Way (Tofino Harvest Company) subject to the receipt of a satisfactory waste management plan.  Cannabis Retail TUPs:  Staff were authorized to notify the public that Council proposes to issue a Temporary Use Permit to Daylight Cannabis Company (671-1 Industrial Way) and West Coast Cannabis Store (Units F&G, 1182 Pacific Rim Highway) for the purposes of operating a temporary retail cannabis operation.  Council denied the temporary use permit applications for Prairie Records (150 Fourth Street) and Tuff Leaf (561 Campbell Street).    District of Tofino Building Bylaw No. 1256, 2019 was adopted. This Bylaw reflects changes that were made to the British Columbia Building Act, and will enable the District to enforce provincial building requirements, including the BC Building Code.   Click Here for Council Minutes, Agendas and Videos Other District News The 2018 Annual Municipal Reportis now available online at the District's website, and in hard copy at the Municipal Office, 121 Third Street.   Tsunami Evacuation Survey: Test your knowledge about tsunami evacuation and enter to win a Black Diamond emergency kit! Take the Survey at www.tofino.ca/emergencypreparedness. Shoulder Widening for Bus Pullouts: Construction will take place between Abraham Dr. and Hellesen Dr. from June 17th to June 21st.  Click here for details. The Tofino Housing Corporation will be hosting an Open House on June 23rd from 4-7pm at the Outside Break picnic tables (1184 Pacific Rim Hwy) to review the Sharp Road affordable housing development proposal. Contact execdirec@tofinohousingcorporation.ca for more info. Are you in the community's arts, culture, heritage and events sectors?  The District is compiling a public, on-line database, and you are invited to submit information to the Creative Sector Directory and Event Listing. The June 17th Committee of the Whole meeting has been cancelled. The next CoW meeting is scheduled to be held Monday, August 12th at 6:00 p.m. The District is launching the 20% Challenge! The 20% Challenge encourages efficiency in water usage, and recognizes that the responsibility for conservation is shared by businesses, residents, visitors and the Distirct.  By taking the Challenge, businesses, residents, visitors and the District are encouraged to share their tips on social media using the hashtag #TofinoH20 and follow along the Districts website at www.tofino.ca/20-challenge to track the community's progress. Help us reduce our water consumption by 20% over last year! Contact:   District of Tofino Municipal Office (T) 250-725-3229 (E) office@tofino.ca Copyright © 2019 District of Tofino, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you have signed up to receive notifications from the District of Tofino. If you feel you've been subscribed by accident, or you no longer wish to receive notifications, please use the link provided to unsubscribe. Our mailing address is: District of Tofino 121 Third Street Box 9 Tofino, BC  V0R2Z0 Canada Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

Taxes Slashed !!!

https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/mobile/city-council-slashes-budget-to-reduce-small-business-tax-burden-1.4458943

Sign Of The Times

Whisky Dock Repairs

View this email in your browser   CONSTRUCTION NOTICE June 6, 2019 For Immediate Release First St. Dock Structural Repairs - June 2019 Please be advised that the District will be undertaking structural repairs to the First Street Dock beginning the week of June 24th. The works will take approximately 2-3 weeks, and focus primarily on the braces and piles underneath the dock’s surface. All reasonable efforts will be made to not disrupt regular boat and deck vehicle operations and the contractor will work around active dock operations. However, there may be periods of time where portions of the dock will be closed to public access and vehicular access may be impacted. Frequent dock users may be required to share the floats extending on the east and west sides temporarily. We apologize for any inconvenience as we undertake these necessary repairs.   Contact Ricardo Araya Manager of Engineering and Public Works District of Tofino (T) 250 725 3229 (E) raraya@tofino.ca   Stay Tuned On Our Website for Updates Copyright © 2019 District of Tofino, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you have signed up to receive notifications from the District of Tofino. If you feel you've been subscribed by accident, or you no longer wish to receive notifications, please use the link provided to unsubscribe. Our mailing address is: District of Tofino 121 Third Street Box 9 Tofino, BC  V0R2Z0 Canada Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

DISTRICT OF TOFINO REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, Municipal Office 2019-June-11 at 10:00 AM AGENDA

https://tofino.civicweb.net/filepro/document/94752/Regular%20Council%20-%2011%20Jun%202019.pdf?handle=B33095CA301A41C69BDE77D13E5A422D

Some Sewer History

https://tofinonews.blogspot.com/search?q=stage+3+sewer&m=1

June 11, 2019 Tofino Mayor and Council will be hosting an Open House

https://mailchi.mp/4161e09669a8/council-open-house-strategic-plan-priorities-3434341?e=0c7baaa3a0

COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS May 28, 2019 Council Meeting

COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS May 28, 2019 Council Meeting   "Council Highlights" provide a summary of key decisions made by Council during regularly scheduled meetings. Click the link below to see full agenda packages, minutes and video recordings. Agenda Items Tofino Council Apology to Japanese Canadians:  On behalf of District Council, Mayor Osborne offered a formal and public apology to Japanese-Canadians, to all persons of Asian descent, and to all others affected by the Village of Tofino’s 1947 “motion to exclude Orientals.”  The apology included a rejection of any exclusionary policy based on racial or ethnic origin, and a solemn commitment that such injustices will never again be countenanced in the District of Tofino. Canada Day Fundraiser BBQ:  Council authorized the Tofino Enrichment Society to hold a fundraising event in the Village Green Park Basketball Courts on Monday, July 1st, 2019 which would include food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks sales for the purposes of fundraising for a new indoor recreation facility. Single Use Plastic Bylaw No. 1263, 2019 was adopted.  The District of Tofino has been working with the District of Ucluelet and Surfrider Pacific Rim to prohibit businesses from providing plastic checkout bags and plastic straws on the West Coast.  This bylaw will come into effect on June 8th, 2019 (World Ocean’s Day), with fines and enforcement scheduled to begin in January 2020.  More information about this bylaw and resources for businesses can be found at www.tofino.ca/plastics.  Firewood Regulation Bylaw No. 1261, 2018 was adopted.  This Bylaw requires regulatory signage at the point of sale or supply of firewood for the purposes of campfires, and requires that information be provided to customers regarding both the Provincial and Municipal Campfire Regulations and/or Fire Bans. Property Tax Shift:  Staff were directed to review the tax split among all property classes, in order to determine whether a shift between classes is appropriate.  Council also resolved to review the tax split on a regular basis, at least every Council term. Commercial Accommodation Development Restrictions: Council unanimously defeated a motion that was introduced by Councillor Baert that proposed to amend the Zoning Bylaw to restrict future commercial accommodation development in Tofino.    Click Here for Council Minutes, Agendas and Videos Other District News Category 2 Open Burns Prohibited within the Coastal Fire Centre's jurisdiction.  Learn more here. Piratepalooza! Join the Grand Opening of the NEW Village Green Playground on Saturday, June 1st at 11:00a.m. Prizes for pirate and sea creature costumes! Cannabis Temporary Use Permits - A special meeting will be held Monday, June 3rd at 5:30 p.m. See the  agenda here. Council Open House: June 11th, 2019 from 5-6pm in the Council Chambers – Learn more about Council’s Strategic Plan and Priorities for this term of office. Stage 1 Water Restrictions are in effect as of May 1st.  Click here to learn more.   View the 2019 Tofino Tax Guide For more information please contact the Corporate Services Department at: (T) 250-725-3229 (E) corporateservices@tofino.ca  Visit our Website Copyright © 2019 District of Tofino, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you have signed up to receive notifications from the District of Tofino. If you feel you've been subscribed by accident, or you no longer wish to receive notifications, please use the link provided to unsubscribe. Our mailing address is: District of Tofino 121 Third Street Box 9 Tofino, BC V0R2Z0 Canada Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.