Monday, June 29, 2020

Catalyst Given Right of First Refusal


Friday, June 19, 2020

District of Tofino Sale of Parkland to Tofino Housing Corporation


My take on this is that the District of Tofino acted according to Division 3 Section 26 but not in accordance to Division 3 Section 30 (3)
As far as I know there was no approval of the electors to divest of this property. 
If you know otherwise or I am mistaken in my interpretation of this please let me know.

Thursday, June 18, 2020

Letter From Chris Lefevre

Mayor Josie Osborne and Council 17 June 2020 District of Tofino
Dear Mayor Osborne & Council,
 One Million Dollars
And Still Spending
The Tofino Housing Corporation
   As the Tofino Housing Corporation body is a private corporation under the administration of the District of Tofino, I feel it is important to direct this letter to those responsible for administering the authority and further obligated to act in the best interests of the taxpayers of the District of Tofino.
The Tofino Housing Corporation is currently under much local taxpayers’ scrutiny and concern, due, as I understand it, to:
• Concerns that the best interests of the taxpayer are not being responsibly administered by this corporation in an open and transparent manner and with an appropriate duty of care.
• Lack of any fixed roof accommodation being built over several decades of the corporation’s existence despite the expenditure of huge monetary sums.
• Concerns about the continuing expenditures to an ever-increasing list of consultants over $800,000 in the past short while.
• Concerns over the payment to Catalyst Community Developments Society whose principal, Robert Brown has ownership interests in certain Tofino resorts, and questions exist as to whether this conflict has been disclosed in an open and transparent manner. (Over $200,000K paid to Catalyst in one 6-month period of issued cheques)


 • Concerns that the authority is not “economic” and “reality-based” with the need for the presence of experienced hands-on professionals and not consultants, such professionals being capable of eliminating many consultant fees due to locally based knowledge, which appears presently non-existent.
As a sidebar to this submission, I confirm that both my concerns and those of other taxpayers is backstopped by:
• Having built more units of residential accommodation in the District of Tofino, over the past three decades than all other developers combined and much of which is occupied by District of Tofino working local persons.
• Having personally contributed $250,000 to said housing corporation.
• Having as a result of developments, increased the municipal tax base more than any other
individual or group over 30 years.
My interest, and those of other taxpayers, is for an open and transparent update on the operations of the corporation.
Can the Mayor and Council please provide the Tofino taxpayer with appropriate and transparent evidential assurance that:
• This authority is being administered with appropriate professional working persons and with an adequate duty of care.
• That all expenses of the past 24 months have been subjected to a third-party review and audit.
• That any potential conflicts of interests that might exist by those receiving funds from the Tofino Housing Corporation have been duly disclosed.

 • That a go-forward critical path to a viable development of housing has been established and supported by third party contractor bids and not consultants’ projections, in order to ensure that a viable housing project does exist and not just a black hole of consultant fees.
Thank you and I am sure you can appreciate the need and obligation for the foregoing transparency.
 Yours
Chris Le Fevre
530 HERALD STREET, VICTORIA, B.C. CANADA V8W 1S6 TELEPHONE: (250) 380-4900 FAX: (250) 386-8608
cc. Bob MacPherson

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Tofino Housing Corporation Update


In a normal situation , zoning is dealt with before the developer spends hundreds of thousands of dollars on planning and designs for apartment buildings and other dwellings. This is no normal situation.This sign went up the other day . There is no date for the hearing scheduled so it looks like an attempt to show that something is being done on this file. 

Sunday, June 14, 2020

Tofino Housing Corporation Meeting Sept 18 2017

 TOFINO HOUSING CORPORATION MEETING
Notice is hereby given of the following meeting: 2017-September-18 at 2:00 PM Council Chamber, Municipal Office
 Page
2-4
1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6. 7.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
AGENDA
 5 - 13
3.1 Minutes of the Tofino Housing Corporation Meeting held August 18, 2017
Recommendation: THAT the minutes of the Tofino Housing Corporation meeting held August 18, 2017 be adopted.
2017-08-21 Tofino Housing Corporation - Minutes
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES CORRESPONDENCE
REPORTS
NEW BUSINESS
7.1 MOU with Tofino Bible Fellowship
12-09-17 MOU Tofino Bible Fellowship - Bill and Bob Comments 12-09-17 MOU Tofino Bible Fellowship - Bill Comments
7.2 Use of Gateway and Sea Otter Developments 7.3 Sharp Road Update
7.4 Environmental Consultant
7.5 Jen Thorpe, Emily Gow Proposal
7.6 Presentation to Council - October 10, 2017
7.7 Housing Forum - Agenda, Timing, Speaker Brainstorming 7.8 Next Board Meeting
ADJOURNMENT
  8.
September 18, 2017 Tofino Housing Corporation Agenda Page 1 of 13

  TOFINO HOUSING CORPORATION MEETING August 21, 2017 at 2:00 PM
Council Chamber MINUTES
Members: Mayor J. Osborne, Councillor D. Baert, Councillor D. McMaster, N. Attiana (Director of Financial Services), B. MacPherson (CAO), Ashley Hawker (Confidential Secretary)
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Josie Osborne called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion:
THAT Item 6.1 be moved to 7.2
AND THAT the agenda be adopted as amended.
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3.1 Minutes of the Tofino Housing Corporation Meeting held June 26, 2017
Motion:
THAT the minutes of the Tofino Housing Corporation meeting held June 26, 2017 be adopted.
4. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
None
5. CORRESPONDENCE
None
6. REPORTS
6.1 DL114 Neighbourhood Plan (Report from Ian Scott, Executive Director, THC)
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.1 7.2
August 21, 2017
Governance of the Tofino Housing Corporation vs District of Tofino - Discussion
Housing Delivery Model Options: Selection of Preferred Option or Decision Process Identification - Decision Item
Tofino Housing Corporation Minutes
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Page 2 of 13

 Decision delayed pending draft Business Plan for Developer / Housing Authority Model 7.3 2017 Budget - Decision Item
Motion:
THAT the 2017 Budget be approved as presented.
7.4 Hiring of McElhaney and other Consultants - Decision Item
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Board discussed that Executive Director can hire consultants based on approved 2017 budget using process he chooses.
7.5 Recommendation to Council re. Tofino Bible Fellowship and DL114 - Decision Item
Motion:
THAT the Tofino Housing Corporation supports, in principle, the transfer of land at DL114 to the Tofino Bible Fellowship conditional on their presentation of a detailed proposal to Tofino Council that includes:
 Who the housing is servicing
 How much space (acreage) is required
 How the community space will be used
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Nyla Attiana left the meeting at 4:17 p.m.
7.6 Recommendation to Council re. status of DL114 and THC - Decision Item
Motion:
THAT Tofino Council reaffirm their commitment to providing DL114 to the Tofino Housing Corporation for the purpose of affordable and attainable housing.
7.7 Sharp Road - Discussion
7.8 Fall Housing Forum - Update
7.9 September Board Meeting - Scheduling and Agenda
The next THC Board meeting will take place on Monday, September 18, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the District of Tofino Council Chambers.
8. ADJOURNMENT Motion:
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 5:45 p.m. CERTIFIED CORRECT:
August 21, 2017 Tofino Housing Corporation Minutes
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Page 3 of 13

   Bob MacPherson, Recording Secretary Josie Osborne, Chair
August 21, 2017 Tofino Housing Corporation Minutes
Page 4 of 13

  Bill’s comments in red
Bob’s edits in blue (mostly)
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
DISTRICT OF TOFINO
(DOT)
AND
TOFINO HOUSING CORPORATION INC. (THC)
AND
TOFINO BIBLE FELOWSHIP
(TBF)
(COLLECTIVELY “THE PARTIES)
Whereas the District of Tofino is owner of District Lot 114 (insert legal) “the Lands”
Whereas the District of Tofino has identified, through the District of Tofino’s Official Community Plan and the District Lot 114 Local Area Plan, the use of District Lot 114 for affordable and attainable housing.
Whereas the District of Tofino has established the Tofino Housing Corporation Inc., (“THC”) a private municipal corporation with the sole purpose of building attainable and affordable housing in Tofino and the District of Tofino has committed to providing the majority of the lands to THC for this purpose.
Whereas the Tofino Bible Fellowship (“TBF”) a CRA registered charity, would like to develop approximately 15 units of affordable housing and an approximately 2000 sq ft multi- purpose community room (“the Development”) on the Lands.
Whereas the THC intends to develop approximately 35 units of housing as part of an initial development phase on the Lands (“THC Phase 1”).
    Commented [b2]: Affordable housing?
Commented [b1]: Make sure that this is the correct legal name.
  Page 5 of 13

  Whereas the District of Tofino and THC support the TBF vision the Development. The Purpose of this agreement is:
1. To establish provide a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the three parties to establish the parameters conditions whereby a portion of the Lands will may be transferred by the District of Tofino to TBF for $1 for the purpose of the TBF Development.
2. TBF Parcel Transfer
The District of Tofino and TBF agree that approximately [insert total] of the Lands will be transferred to TBF. This designated lot will revert back to THC – subject to articles in this agreement, if TBF fails to complete the following in a timely manner (following completion of) schematic designs and financing, grant or equity contribution approvals from BC Housing and / or other parties and the subdivision of the Lands. The exact size of the land parcel transferred to TBF will be dependent on completion of schematic designs relatively consistent with Concept Plan (see Appendix A) and approval of a Rezoning Application by the District of Tofino.
3. Rezoning DecisionNo Fettering
TBF acknowledges that nothing this MOU does not fetters the District of Tofino from making whateverin making its decision it deems appropriate based on the merits ofregarding the Rezoning Application made by TBF to the District of Tofinoany proposed changes to zoning. Would a rezoning application be required or would a simpler text amendment to the existing Zoning, which would allow more use options, be a cleaner, less costly step. The District already rezoned property at their expense and TBF proposal does not propose and change of purpose ie: commercial only adding uses that complimenting existing zoning
4. PaymentConsideration
TBF agrees to pay $10.00 to the District of Tofino and the land transfer tax and GST, as
required, for its parcel.
5.4. Land Subdivision and Servicing Plan
TBF and THC agree to collaborate on developing a subdivision and servicing plan(s) that will result in the extension of Peterson Road onto the Lands and provide access to the TBF
                     Commented [b5]: A text amendment IS a rezoning
Commented [b3]: We will need to establish a rationale for lawful non-market transfer of these lands.
Commented [b4]: Is it intended that the TBF Development be defined herein?
   Page 6 of 13

  Development and THC Phase 1. TBF and THC acknowledge that this process will involve hiring multiple consultants which may ( is likely to ) include, but not limited to, biologists, civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, surveyors, rainwater management specialists, costs consultants, lawyers and other development specialists.
6.5. Cost Sharing – Subdivision and Servicing Plan
TBF and THC agree to share the cost of hiring the consultants associated with producing the subdivision and servicing plan for the TBF Development and THC Phase 1 on split of 30% borne by TBF and 70% borne by THC.
7.6. Cost Sharing – Servicing Installation
TBF and THC agree to share the cost of subdividing the lots and installing the services within the public right-of-way, which will provide access and services to the TBF Development and THC Phase 1. The costs will be apportioned for the following items based on the following table:
I am guessing that survey costs are covered in subdivision process?
8.7. Cost Sharing Agreements Required
(Nothing in this MOU implies that TBF or THC can hire a consultant and receive any form of reimbursement from the other party.) Not sure the intent of the first sentence? TBF and THC agree to work together based on the terms of the MOU and prior to hiring any consultant TBF and THC will have to agree on the hiring process, the selection process, who is supervising the consultant, who will pay the consultant and what reimbursement, if any, will be provided from one party to the other.
9.8. Concept Servicing Plan
Each organisation will hire (their own) design and
 development consultants to establish the on-site schematic site plan, building design and
  landscaping plan.
 Commented [b6]: Why can the two parties not agree on a consultant team?
  Commented [b7]: This whole section needs to be a lot clearer
Commented [b8]: This is not clear
    Item Proportionate to:
 Subdivision Number of lots to be owned by either party (does not include any subdivisions or strata
subdivisions that may occur subsequently)
 Roads and services in the road right of way Frontage length on Peterson Road for the Development and THC Phase 1
 Service laterals Number servicing each lot
    Page 7 of 13

  Both THC and TBF acknowledge that THC will be completing a Concept Servicing Plan for the Lands, which will form the basis for developing the subdivision and servicing plan for the Development and THC Phase 1. THC is paying for this work.
10.9. Timeliness
All The Parties parties acknowledge that time is of the essence and that this partnership will only be successful if each party is diligently working towards being ready to acquire the necessary funding and financing to pay their share of the subdivision and servicing as contemplated in this MOU.
11. District of Tofino funded subdivision and servicing
In the event that either TBF is not ready (able) to proceed with the Development or THC is not ready to proceed with THC Phase 1, after due consideration of related circumstances and subject to the conditions of this MOU, the District of Tofino will give serious consideration to funding the TBF or THC subdivision and servicing cost-share. The District is then free to allow the other party to proceed.
12.10. Proceeding without TBF
TBF acknowledges that if it is not ready todoes not proceed with funding its share of the subdivision and servicing when THC is ready to proceed, the District of Tofino may ( to ) give permission to THC, THC and another third party, or another third party, to proceed with the subdivision and servicing plan and transfer that portion of the Lands contemplated under clause 2 to another party.
13.11. Reimbursement for Subdivision and Servicing Costs
The District of Tofino agrees that in the event it elects to proceed without TBF, the District of Tofino, (or another party), will reimburse TBF for the costs incurred for the subdivision and servicing plan development as per clause 6. TBF acknowledges that any costs borne by TBF to develop the on-site schematic site plan, building design and landscaping design will not be reimbursed. The District or another party, in the development of the TBF site, as a cost saving measure and to allow cost recovery for TBF, may chose/be encouraged to purchase – at cost – the site plan, building design and landscaping design already established for the site.
14.12. Allocating another parcel to TBF
  Commented [b9]: Partnership has a legal meaning – I don’t think that this is a partnership – more likely a “joint venture”
   Commented [b10]: Nope – this is a decision that we can make at that time IF the development stumbles.
         Commented [b11]: More certainty around timing needed I think
 Commented [b12]: In this case, what happens to the work that TBF has done?
 Commented [b13]: More Like “ Should TBF and THC not proceed with the development of the Lands by , the District of Tofino may, in its sole discretion rely on work undertaken by the other parties to the extent that it legally possible and will in such case provide compensation to the other parties.
Or just delete this section.
     Page 8 of 13

  The District of Tofino agrees that in the event it elects to proceed without the TBF, it will considermay in its sole discretion allocate allocating, when TBF is ready to proceed, a similar sized parcel on the Lands to allow TBF to proceed with the Development in another location at a future date.
15.13. Good faith and other legal mumbo jumbo?
Should we consider a clause asking the District – in of the affordable housing nature of this land – to seek to minimize any and all charges and fees. Ie: Public Hearing if required, sudbdivision fees, DCC’s, etc.
  consideration
  administrative
   Commented [b14]: Perhaps the District can simply run the rezoning process at its cost.
 Page 9 of 13

 Bill’s comments in red
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
DISTRICT OF TOFINO
AND
TOFINO HOUSING CORPORATION INC. AND
TOFINO BIBLE FELOWSHIP
Whereas the District of Tofino is owner of District Lot 114 (insert legal) “the Lands”
Whereas the District of Tofino has identified, through the District of Tofino’s Official Community Plan and the District Lot 114 Local Area Plan, the use of District Lot 114 for affordable and attainable housing.
Whereas the District of Tofino has established the Tofino Housing Corporation Inc., (“THC”) a private municipal corporation with the sole purpose of building attainable and affordable housing in Tofino and the District of Tofino has committed to providing the majority of the lands to THC for this purpose.
Whereas the Tofino Bible Fellowship (“TBF”) a CRA registered charity, would like to develop approximately 15 units of affordable housing and an approximately 2000 sq ft multi- purpose community room (“the Development”) on the Lands.
Whereas the THC intends to develop approximately 35 units of housing as part of an initial development phase on the Lands (“THC Phase 1”).
Whereas the District of Tofino and THC support the TBF vision the Development. The Purpose of this agreement is:
1. To establish provide a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the three parties to establish the parameters whereby a portion of the Lands will be transferred by the District of Tofino to TBF for $1 for the purpose of the TBF Development.
Page 10 of 13

 2. TBF Parcel Transfer
The District of Tofino and TBF agree that approximately [insert total] of the Lands will be transferred to TBF. This designated lot will revert back to THC – subject to articles in this agreement, if TBF fails to complete the following in a timely manner (following completion of) and financing, grant or equity contribution approvals from BC Housing and / or other parties and the subdivision of the Lands. The exact size of the land parcel transferred to TBF will be dependent on completion of schematic designs relatively consistent with Concept Plan (see Appendix A) and approval of a Rezoning Application by the District of Tofino.
3. Rezoning Decision
TBF acknowledges that this MOU does not fetter the District of Tofino from making whatever decision it deems appropriate based on the merits of the Rezoning Application made by TBF to the District of Tofino. Would a rezoning application be required or would a simpler text amendment to the existing Zoning, which would allow more use options, be a cleaner, less costly step. The District already rezoned property at their expense and TBF proposal does not propose and change of purpose ie: commercial only adding uses that complimenting existing zoning
4. Payment
TBF agrees to pay $1 to the District of Tofino and the land transfer tax and GST, as required, for its parcel.
5. Land Subdivision and Servicing Plan
TBF and THC agree to collaborate on developing a subdivision and servicing plan(s) that will result in the extension of Peterson Road onto the Lands and provide access to the TBF Development and THC Phase 1. TBF and THC acknowledge that this process will involve hiring multiple consultants which may ( is likely to ) include, but not limited to, biologists, civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, surveyors, rainwater management specialists, costs consultants, lawyers and other development specialists.
6. Cost Sharing – Subdivision and Servicing Plan
TBF and THC agree to share the cost of hiring the consultants associated with producing the subdivision and servicing plan for the TBF Development and THC Phase 1 on split of 30% borne by TBF and 70% borne by THC. Each organisation will hire (their own) design and
schematic
 designs
  Page 11 of 13

 development consultants to establish the on-site schematic site plan, building design and landscaping plan.
7. Cost Sharing – Servicing Installation
TBF and THC agree to share the cost of subdividing the lots and installing the services within the public right-of-way, which will provide access and services to the TBF Development and THC Phase 1. The costs will be apportioned for the following items based on the following table:
 Item Proportionate to:
 Subdivision Number of lots to be owned by either party (does not include any subdivisions or strata
subdivisions that may occur subsequently)
 Roads and services in the road right of way Frontage length on Peterson Road for the Development and THC Phase 1
 Service laterals Number servicing each lot
   I am guessing that survey costs are covered in subdivision process?
8. Cost Sharing Agreements Required
(Nothing in this MOU implies that TBF or THC can hire a consultant and receive any form of reimbursement from the other party.) Not sure the intent of the first sentence? TBF and THC agree to work together based on the terms of the MOU and prior to hiring any consultant TBF and THC will have to agree on the hiring process, the selection process, who is supervising the consultant, who will pay the consultant and what reimbursement, if any, will be provided from one party to the other.
9. Concept Servicing Plan
Both THC and TBF acknowledge that THC will be completing a Concept Servicing Plan for the Lands, which will form the basis for developing the subdivision and servicing plan for the Development and THC Phase 1. THC is paying for this work.
10. Timeliness
All parties acknowledge that this partnership will only be successful if each party is diligently working towards being ready to acquire the necessary funding and financing to pay their share of the subdivision and servicing as contemplated in this MOU.
11. District of Tofino funded subdivision and servicing
Page 12 of 13

 In the event that either TBF is not ready (able) to proceed with the Development or THC is not ready to proceed with THC Phase 1, after due consideration of related circumstances and subject to the conditions of this MOU, the District of Tofino will give serious consideration to funding the TBF or THC subdivision and servicing cost-share. The District is then free to allow the other party to proceed.
12. Proceeding without TBF
TBF acknowledges that if it is not ready to proceed with funding its share of the subdivision and servicing when THC is ready to proceed, the District of Tofino may ( to ) give permission to THC, THC and another third party, or another third party, to proceed with the subdivision and servicing plan and transfer that portion of the Lands contemplated under clause 2 to another party.
13. Reimbursement for Subdivision and Servicing Costs
The District of Tofino agrees that in the event it elects to proceed without TBF, the District of Tofino, (or another party), will reimburse TBF for the costs incurred for the subdivision and servicing plan development as per clause 6. TBF acknowledges that any costs borne by TBF to develop the on-site schematic site plan, building design and landscaping design will not be reimbursed. The District or another party, in the development of the TBF site, as a cost saving measure and to allow cost recovery for TBF, may chose/be encouraged to purchase – at cost – the site plan, building design and landscaping design already established for the site.
14. Allocating another parcel to TBF
The District of Tofino agrees that in the event it elects to proceed without the TBF, it will consider allocating, when TBF is ready to proceed, a similar sized parcel on the Lands to allow TBF to proceed with the Development in another location at a future date.
15. Good faith and other legal
Should we consider a clause asking the District – in of the housing nature of this land – to seek to   any and all
fees. Ie: Public Hearing if     fees, DCC’s, etc.
and
mumbo
 jumbo?
 consideration
affordable
   minimize
administrative
charges
   required,
sudbdivision
 Page 13 of 13

2017 Tofino Housing Corporation Finances

District of Tofino financial support
In 2017 the THC received almost $84,000 of funding from the District of Tofino ($7,828.01 from the Affordable Housing Reserve and $76,000 from Amenity Fund Restricted Revenue). In 2018, an additional $105,000 is being received from the sale of the Sea Otter unit. These monies were a key catalyst, along with ongoing in-kind project support, for the District, the Tofino Housing Corporation and the Tofino Bible Fellowship in obtaining the Rural Dividend Fund Grant.

Friday, June 12, 2020

Tofino Housing Corporation Spending


   Expenses under $2500.00 have not been noted .

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Parking lot dining story

https://www.westerlynews.ca/business/tofino-plans-pop-up-outdoor-dining-area-to-support-local-restaurants/#

As Tofino is eliminating many RV parking spots.........

https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/rving-through-a-pandemic/wcm/764662ef-c366-4ebf-a886-cdf4fb34c638/

Saturday, June 6, 2020

Tofino Housing Corporation Financials 2019

Some interesting things here. Over 1/2 million dollars for consultants . A request to waive the appointment of an auditor. Read these closely . Please remember that any grant money is money from the taxpayer. Tofino truly is a consultant’s paradise .

Thursday, June 4, 2020

Council Agenda Package - June 9, 2020 + Current Job Opportunities

Regular Council Agenda Package - June 9, 2020

 

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On this week's agenda:
  • Arts and Culture Grants | Council Grants
  • Liquor Control & Licensing Amendments
  • Community Emergency Preparedness Fund Grant Application
  • #DifferentTogether Pledge
NOTE: This meeting is scheduled to begin at 10:00 A.M.

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Regular Council - 09 Jun 2020 - PDF
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Staff will allow the public to be unmuted for up to 2 minutes, however no video will be permitted. Please bear with us as we try a new process to safely and respectfully include the public in Council Meetings!

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Remote Attendance at Council Meetings


This meeting will take place via the online meeting platform Zoom and the public is invited to join via internet or phone by following the instructions listed at www.tofino.ca/meetings.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  In order to fulfill the obligations of Council and to ensure a safe and secure meeting space, no comments, questions, or other interruptions of the Council proceedings will be permitted.  Disruptive participants will be removed from the meeting.
 
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Current Job Opportunities


If you are motivated, talented, and committed to making a positive difference in the community, consider bringing your talent to our dedicated team providing diverse services to the community. We thank all applicants for their interest, however the District of Tofino only accepts applications for advertised positions. We do not accept unsolicited resumes.
 
PositionLinksDue Date
Temporary Janitor Labourer June 15th, 2020
Temporary Labourer June 15th, 2020
Part Time Child Care Worker Open until filled

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Tofino for Tofitians ?? Story about Venice

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-venice-for-the-venetians-how-covid-19-is-forcing-this-city-to-rethink/

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Mixed Messaging From NDP

https://www.citynews1130.com/2020/06/03/premier-summer-staycations-domestic-tourism/

John Horgan is encouraging British Columbians to put their holiday money into the local economy while travel restrictions remain in place.
“We’ll see tourism, domestic tourism — I think pick up — and in fact break records as British Columbians stay home and enjoy the beauty and the splendours of every corner of the province,” he says.

“People want to book arrangements at their favourite place in B.C. and you can certainly can do that now. But there’s no guarantee you’ll be able to get there.”

While cases decrease, Horgan is hesitant to get locals’ hopes up since the virus has the potential to be a roadblock for road trips          
                                            https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/mobile/b-c-premier-says-local-tourism-could-break-records-in-2020-1.4967510

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Regional Reopening Proposal

https://www.alaskahighwaynews.ca/regional-news/bc-liberals-pitch-regional-reopening-plan-1.24145542

District Office Closed

I went to pay my taxes today but the District of Tofino office was closed. I telephoned and a nice woman told me to pay my taxes online. The homeowner grant had to be put through the mail slot.
The Post Office is open . The Coop is open. The Botanical Garden and Darwin’s Cafe are open.Shed and Rhino are open . Surf shops are open. Bakeries are open. Most resorts are open.
 I see the public works crew are out working as usual . Construction workers are carrying on .
  The district office had plexiglass screens installed long before the pandemic. The office above the firehall has been closed to the public since Sonny lost his cool .
  There seems to be two separate realities in Tofino.
Oh yeah, the bank and credit union are open . So is ICBC.
  I guess the Task Force ordered the office closed.

Monday, June 1, 2020

This Just In......

Good Afternoon, 

You are receiving this letter as a District of Tofino Business Licence holder for an accommodation business.

Last week, the Province indicated that Phase 3 of the BC Restart Plan would not begin until sometime in mid-June at the earliest – depending on how the virus responds. We understand that the uncertainty of this virus is difficult for businesses planning their re-entry into the summer season and we are working to support your plans for reopening by compiling resources, working with the Economic Recovery Task Force, making our Business Licence Inspector available for questions, and activating an economic impact survey. 

Please find attached a letter outlining the District’s activities, supports and resources as we move toward the next phases of the Restart Plan.

Kind Regards,

Elyse Goatcher-Bergmann  (she/her)|  Manager of Corporate Services & EOC Information Officer  District of Tofino  |  121 Third Street, Box 9, Tofino BC V0R 2Z0T 250.725.3229 ext 610  |  Eelysegb@tofino.ca andinformation@eoctofino.ca |  Wwww.tofino.ca
 DISTRICT OF TOFINO
P.O. Box 9, 121 Third Street, Tofino, B.C. V0R 2Z0
Telephone: 250.725.3229 | Email: bmacpherson@tofino.ca | Website: www.tofino.ca/covid-19
June 1, 2020
Dear Accommodation Providers,
Re. Preparing our Community for Future Phases of the BC Restart Plan
British Columbia remains in a State of Emergency to support the extraordinary measures necessary to keep people safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. From the outset, our Province’s focus has been on slowing the rate of transmission by providing up to date information, promoting social distancing and hygiene, and discouraging non- essential personal travel. The District of Tofino would like to specifically thank those businesses who provide tourist accommodation for your voluntary closures. The very high level of voluntary compliance with our mid- March closure request undoubtedly played a role in the “flattening of the curve” and keeping our community’s exposure to the pandemic low.
As was the case two months ago, we continue to encourage Tofino residents and business owners to be aware of and comply with provincial guidelines. We are currently in Phase 2 of the Province’s BC Restart Plan, which is available at www.gov.bc.ca/restartbc. In this phase, the public is being asked to stay close to home and avoid any travel between communities that is not essential. We have recently heard from the Province that Phase 3 of the Plan, when the public can begin longer non-essential trips in B.C., will not begin until sometime in mid-June at the earliest – depending on how the virus responds. Please review the BC Restart Plan and the supporting information for guidance and protocols for your business.
We understand that the uncertainty of this virus is difficult for businesses planning their re-entry into the summer season. The District of Tofino cannot enforce provincial Public Health Orders or require accommodation businesses to close. Instead, the District of Tofino has refocused our Business Licensing services to provide information about how to plan for a safe environment using the resources and guidance available. While specific WorkSafeBC protocols for the accommodation sector have not yet been provided, the BC CDC and BC Ministry of Health have put together this document that can be used to guide your preparations in the interim. Please contact Damon Johnson, Business License Inspector, at 250-725-3229 ext. 605, or email djohnson@tofino.ca for more information. We look forward to continuing to provide support to businesses as further guidance becomes available.
Additionally, and in partnership with the Economic Recovery and Community Health Task Forces, the District of Tofino has compiled a one-stop online portal of information for businesses at www.tofino.ca/covid-19 to help our community recover and prepare for future visitation.
Here you will find:
 Resources for Businesses (Resources for Resuming Operation, Financial Supports, etc.)
 Support for Individuals and Families
 Resources for Coping with Increased Stress and Anxiety
 Public Health Information
 And more.
         
Economic Impact Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/westcoastcovid-19economicimpact (Also available at www.tofino.ca/covid-business)
To support the community’s ongoing recovery efforts, we are asking all west coast businesses to participate in a comprehensive and anonymous economic survey, specific to our region. The survey has been developed in collaboration with Tourism Vancouver Island and is open now until June 10th. Your answers are critical in helping us to understand the economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis specific to Tofino and surrounding communities and will be shared with the District of Tofino and District of Ucluelet Councils, the Ucluelet and Tofino Chambers of Commerce, and Tourism Tofino/Tourism Ucluelet to inform our collective advocacy for support measures that meet the unique needs of the West Coast.
Over the coming weeks, we are committed to supporting businesses with up to date information and resources, and ask that you do your part in reopening within the guidance provided by the Province.
Sincerely,
Bob MacPherson
Chief Adminisitrative Officer District of Tofino