Tofino, BC

Regular Council

Committee of the Whole

Regular Council

Regular Council

Regular Council

Committee of the Whole

Regular Council

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review a Source Water Assessment recommending the Ahkmahksis Reservoir Expansion as the District's preferred near- to medium-term water supply option, with an estimated cost of $61.28 million (range $36.8M–$85.8M). Council will also consider endorsing the 2026 Tofino Recreation and Parks Master Plan and receive verbal reports on Q2 finances and action tracking. The meeting includes public comment and question periods.

• Endorse Ahkmahksis Reservoir Expansion as preferred water supply option
• Authorize exploration of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) or progressive design-build procurement for water infrastructure
• Endorse 2026 Tofino Recreation and Parks Master Plan
• Verbal report on 2026 Q2 Financial Report
• Verbal report on 2026 Q2 Action Tracking Report

Regular Council

Tofino Council will consider awarding two construction contracts, including a $1.58 million Campbell Street Phase 3 project and a $557,301.84 Olsen Road storm main project. Council will also hold second readings for OCP and zoning amendments at 740 Campbell Street, consider endorsing a Recreation and Parks Master Plan, and discuss several other items including a housing agreement and bylaw amendments.

• Award Campbell Street Phase 3 construction contract to Knappett Industries Ltd for $1,575,725.75 plus GST
• Award Olsen Road Storm Main construction contract to Gibson Bros Contracting Ltd for $557,301.84 plus GST
• Second reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1290.03 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1362 for 740 Campbell Street
• Endorse 2026 Tofino Recreation and Parks Master Plan
• Rescind and re-read third time Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 1356 for 691 Campbell Street

Public Hearing

The District of Tofino Council is holding a public hearing to receive input on an Official Community Plan amendment for 740 Campbell Street, changing its land use designation from Peninsula to Future Homes. This amendment, in coordination with the Tofino Housing Corporation, aims to facilitate a multi-unit residential building with 21 units. No decision will be made at the hearing; Council will consider the input at a subsequent meeting.

• OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1290.03, 2026 for 740 Campbell Street
• Land use designation change from Peninsula to Future Homes
• Proposed 21 multi-family units in partnership with Tofino Housing Corporation
• Public hearing at Clayoquot Sound Theatre, 380 Campbell Street, and via Zoom
• Written submissions due by August 10, 2026, 4 PM

Regular Council

Council will vote on authorizing a $1 million grant application to the Build Communities Strong Fund for the Campbell Street Phase 3 project. It will also introduce first readings of zoning amendments for 740 Campbell Street and 350 Fourth Street, and adopt a zoning amendment for 1400 Pacific Rim Highway. Additionally, council will consider a motion directing staff to explore aquatics programming at Kennedy Lake.

• $1M Build Communities Strong Fund grant application for Campbell St. Phase 3 project
• First reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1362 for 740 Campbell Street
• First reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1333 for 350 Fourth Street
• Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1359 for 1400 Pacific Rim Highway
• Motion to explore aquatics programming at Kennedy Lake

Regular Council

Council will vote on several land-use bylaws, including first reading of an OCP amendment for 740 Campbell Street and final readings of a zoning amendment for 1400 Pacific Rim Highway. It will also consider a housing agreement for 691 Campbell Street, a water and wastewater maintenance policy, and the 2025 Statement of Financial Information. A delegation from WildSafe BC will present a compliance strategy update.

• First reading of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1290.03 for 740 Campbell Street, with public hearing directed
• Third reading (rescinded and re-read) of Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 1356 for 691 Campbell Street
• First, second, and third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1359 for 1400 Pacific Rim Highway (Dryden & Batenchuk)
• Authorization for further review of zoning amendment application for 825 Campbell Street (Woodsmere Holdings Corp.)
• Approval of 2025 Statement of Financial Information (SOFI)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider proposed amendments to the Traffic and Parking Regulation Bylaw and related bylaws, a draft Private Water Supply Policy, and verbal updates on the Mini Peaks soccer pitch and multi-use path safety improvements. The committee will also discuss a request from the Tofino Surf Lifesaving Club for a seasonal parking space. A closed session is scheduled for negotiations with provincial/federal governments and First Nations.

• Amendments to Traffic and Parking Regulation Bylaw No. 1091, 2009 and three related bylaws (Fees and Charges, Municipal Ticket Information, Notice Adjudication)
• Review of draft Private Water Supply Policy and potential amendment to Water Utility Bylaw No. 1346, 2024
• Verbal report on Mini Peaks Legacy Project – Mini Soccer Pitch
• Verbal report on Multi-Use Path Safety Improvements
• Correspondence from Tofino Surf Lifesaving Club requesting a seasonal parking space at North Chesterman Beach and an in-kind beach parking permit

Regular Council

The council will deliberate on a housing agreement bylaw and zoning amendment for 691 Campbell Street, zoning amendments for two properties on Pacific Rim Highway, and temporary use permits for a mobile food vendor and a commercial parking lot. A special event permit for a Pride March on June 13, 2026, is also on the agenda. The meeting includes a closed session for labour relations and negotiations.

• Special event permit for Pride March on June 13, 2026, using multi-use path, Lynn Road pedestrian lane, and Chesterman Beach with $500 refundable damage deposit
• Temporary use permit renewal for mobile food vendor at 1451 Pacific Rim Highway for three years
• Temporary use permit for commercial parking lot at 601 Campbell Street for three years
• Zoning amendment bylaw third reading and housing agreement bylaw introduction for 691 Campbell Street (Zilliken)
• Zoning amendment first readings for Wickaninnish Estates at 1211 Pacific Rim Highway and Dryden & Batenchuk at 1400 Pacific Rim Highway

Special Council

This special council meeting consists of approving the electronic meeting location and agenda, then moving immediately into a closed session. The closed session will discuss personal information about an identifiable individual considered for a municipal position, labour relations, and solicitor-client privileged advice. No public decisions are scheduled.

• Closed session under Community Charter s.90(1)(a) for personal information about a candidate or officer
• Closed session under s.90(1)(c) for labour/employee relations
• Closed session under s.90(1)(i) for solicitor-client privileged advice

Recreation Advisory Committee

The Recreation Advisory Committee will convene to approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes, undergo a committee orientation on meeting procedures and ethical conduct, and receive an update on the Recreation and Parks Master Plan. A verbal recreation program update is also scheduled. No delegations or correspondence are listed.

• Committee orientation on District of Tofino Meeting Procedures Bylaw No. 1229, 2016 and HR Ethical Conduct and Confidentiality Policy
• Recreation and Parks Master Plan update (report dated 2026-03-25)
• Rec Update (verbal report)
• Approval of November 12, 2025 meeting minutes

Regular Council

The council will vote to adopt three key bylaws: the 2026-2030 Financial Plan, the 2026 Annual Tax Rates, and an Official Community Plan amendment. It will also consider a $20,000 fee‑for‑service agreement with the Tofino Chamber of Commerce, a three‑year renewal of a temporary use permit for Tofino SeaWeed at 1182 Pacific Rim Highway, and a special event permit for the Froth Fest at the Community Hall.

• Special Event Permit – Froth Fest (Community Hall, Oct 10‑11, 2026)
• Temporary Use Permit Renewal – Tofino SeaWeed, 1182 Pacific Rim Highway (3‑year term)
• Fee‑for‑Service Agreement with Tofino Chamber of Commerce – $20,000 for 2026
• Adoption of District of Tofino 2026‑2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1360
• Adoption of District of Tofino 2026 Annual Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1361

Special Council

This special council meeting is primarily procedural, with the main action being a vote to close the meeting to the public to discuss personal information about a municipal officer or employee, labour relations, and solicitor-client privileged advice. The meeting will be held electronically via Zoom, with a public viewing location at Municipal Hall.

• Closed session under Community Charter sections 90(1)(a), (c), and (i) for personnel, labour, and legal advice
• Meeting held electronically via Zoom with public access at 380 Campbell Street
• Approval of electronic meeting location and adoption of agenda

Special Council

This special meeting is largely procedural, approving the electronic meeting location and agenda before moving into a closed session. The closed session, held under sections of the Community Charter, will discuss personal information about a municipal position candidate and solicitor-client privileged advice. No other public business is on the agenda.

• Meeting to be held electronically via Zoom with public viewing at 380 Campbell Street
• Closed session under 90(1)(a) to discuss personal information about a candidate for a municipal position
• Closed session under 90(1)(i) to receive solicitor-client privileged advice

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will consider a recommendation to Council to accept the District of Tofino's audited consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2025. The external auditor, MNP LLP, has substantially completed the audit and expects to issue an unmodified opinion. The meeting also includes routine adoption of the agenda and prior minutes.

• Delegation from MNP LLP presenting 2025 audit findings and draft financial statements
• Recommendation that the Committee advise Council to accept the 2025 Consolidated Financial Statements
• Meeting held electronically via Teams with public viewing at Clayoquot Sound Theatre, 380 Campbell Street
• Adoption of minutes from the May 9, 2025 Audit Committee meeting

Accessibility Committee

The Accessibility Committee will meet to discuss new business items including orientation to the Accessible BC Act, an action accessibility feedback tool, committee size and quorum terms of reference, a $25,000 Age Friendly Grant and Lens for Accessibility Grant, a separate $25,000 Accessibility Grant, and paving the Community Hall road. The committee will also consider meeting schedule changes. Previous minutes from December 2025 are to be adopted.

• Discuss $25,000 Age Friendly Grant and Lens for Accessibility Grant
• Discuss $25,000 Accessibility Grant
• Discuss paving the Community Hall road
• Orientation to the Accessible BC Act
• Review committee size/quorum terms of reference

Regular Council

The District of Tofino Council will consider several items, including the third reading and adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1358 for 691 Industrial Way. Council will also introduce and read the 2026‑2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1360 and the 2026 Annual Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1361. Additional items include the Asset Management Strategy, a Housing Needs Assessment OCP amendment, and a temporary use permit for a campground at 150 Grice Road.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1358, 2026 – 691 Industrial Way: third reading and adoption.
• Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1360, 2026 and Annual Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1361, 2026: first, second, and third readings.
• Asset Management Strategy (Infrastructure and Public Works) – received for information and discussion.
• Housing Needs Assessment and Growth Projections OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1290.02, 2025 – third reading.
• Temporary Use Permit (TUP 02‑26) for Wildpods campground at 150 Grice Road – authorized for three years.

Committee of the Whole

Regular Council

The District of Tofino Council will discuss the 2026-2030 Draft Financial Plan and the 2026 Annual Tax Rates Bylaw. The meeting includes a contract award for a washroom project and a third reading of an Official Community Plan amendment.

• 2026-2030 Draft Financial Plan and 2026 Tax Rates
• Contract award to Mode Projects Ltd. for Fourth Street Washroom Project for $266,112.71 plus GST
• Third reading of District of Tofino Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1290.02, 2025
• Delegation from Marcie DeWitt regarding Alberni Clayoquot Health Network Annual Summary
• Correspondence from Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District regarding lobbying for an Emergency Access Route and Secondary Highway

Council Grant Standing Committee

The Council Grant Standing Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes, accept the 2026 Terms of Reference, and review the 2026 Council Grant applications. Staff presented 23 projects from 19 community groups requesting $84,429, while the district has allocated $39,780 for the program. The committee will recommend which organizations receive grant funding as listed in the agenda.

• Adopt the April 9, 2026 agenda and previous meeting minutes
• Accept the 2026 Council Grant Standing Committee Terms of Reference
• Review 23 grant applications totaling $84,429 requested
• Recommend award of specific grants (e.g., $4,000 to Coastal Queer Alliance for Queer Surf, $5,000 to Surf Canada Association for Rip Curl Surf National Championships, $4,000 to Tofino Harbour Authority for Community Barbeque at 4th Street Harbour)
• Note that available funding is $39,780, creating a shortfall of $43,649

Regular Council

The Tofino Council will consider a range of items, including special event permits, a temporary use permit, zoning amendments, a library partnership, and a water main replacement contract. They will vote to award the Main Street water main contract to Knappett Industries Ltd for $342,380 plus GST. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda, approval of consent items, and public comment.

• Award Main Street Water Main Replacement contract to Knappett Industries Ltd for $342,380 plus GST
• Enter Memorandum of Understanding with Vancouver Island Regional Library for a new library at the Tofino Community Hall site
• Authorize Temporary Use Permit for 699 Industrial Way to allow seasonal residential use of six RVs for three years
• First and second reading of District of Tofino Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1358 for 691 Industrial Way
• Approve special event permit for Rip Curl Nationals with a $1,000 refundable damage deposit

Events, Arts, Culture & Heritage Advisory Committee - CLOSED

Events, Arts, Culture & Heritage Advisory Committee

The Events, Arts, Culture & Heritage Advisory Committee will meet to approve the agenda and previous minutes. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss personal information regarding a municipal award or honor recipient or an anonymous gift offer.

• Closed session to discuss municipal award/honor candidates or anonymous gifts

Special Council

This special council meeting's primary item is a verbal report from Finance on the 2026-2030 Draft Financial Plan. Council will discuss the proposed five-year plan, which includes municipal tax revenue projections, expenditures, and capital projects. The meeting also includes public comment and question periods.

• Proposed 2026 municipal tax revenue of $7,368,921, an increase of $83,683 from 2025.
• Net tax revenue after requisitions projected at $7,672,837 for 2026.
• Draft plan includes capital project sheets and operating project sheets as attachments.
• Use of $191,265 from general surplus to balance the 2026 budget.
• Proposed increase in residential tax revenue from $3,599,494 to $3,619,117.

Public Art Advisory Committee

The Public Art Advisory Committee will consider three final concept designs for the Sport Court Mural public art project and vote on a recommendation to Council for the award, with an undisclosed budget. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and standard procedural items.

• Recommendation to award the Sport Court Mural project to one of three artists (David Brunning, One Day Creates, Sarah Johnston) with an undisclosed budget
• Final concept designs submitted addressing public feedback on ecology, playability, and Indigenous representation
• Adoption of minutes from the January 29, 2026 Public Art Advisory Committee meeting

Public Hearing

The District of Tofino is holding a public hearing to consider Bylaw No. 1290.02, which amends the Official Community Plan to address water supply limits and update housing policies. Council will listen to public submissions but will not make a final decision at this meeting.

• Public Hearing on Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1290.02
• Updates to 2024 Interim Housing Needs Assessment
• Growth management policies reflecting water-limited capacity
• Review of water system capacity and seasonal supply constraints
• Documents related to Housing Needs Assessment and Growth Projections

Regular Council

The District of Tofino Council will review recommended grant recipients for the 2026 Arts, Culture and Heritage and Event Support programs. The body is also deciding on a temporary road closure and the cancellation of a $6,002,000 loan authorization.

• Temporary closure of the one-way portion of Gibson Street between First Street and Third Street
• Cancellation of $6,002,000 in remaining unissued loan authorization from Bylaw No. 1253, 2018
• Adoption of Water Utility Amendment Bylaw No. 1346.01, 2026 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1355, 2025
• Appointment of Jaime Larsen as Chief Election Officer and Robyn Heppner as Deputy Chief Election Officer for the 2026 General Local Election
• Application for a $100,000 grant for the Zoning Bylaw Review Project

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss a $100,000 grant for a zoning bylaw review, a community alcohol strategy, and a fee-for-service agreement with the Tofino Chamber of Commerce. The meeting will be held at the Clayoquot Sound Theatre and broadcast live.

• Zoning Bylaw Review Project grant application ($100,000)
• Community Alcohol Strategy presentation
• Tofino Chamber of Commerce fee-for-service agreement
• Meeting held at Clayoquot Sound Theatre, 380 Campbell Street
• Closed session for law enforcement and preliminary negotiations

Regular Council

The District of Tofino Council will consider repealing a growth policy, approving a water utility bylaw, and awarding a construction contract for a multi-use path. The meeting also includes a delegation on a bear smart program and a presentation on the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District budget.

• Repeal of Limits to Growth Policy
• Water Utility Amendment Bylaw No. 1346.01, 2026
• Contract award for Multi-Use Path Rehabilitation ($399,976.00 CAD)
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1335, 2025 – 1141 Pacific Rim Highway
• Fire service agreement for Tofino-Long Beach Airport

Special Council

The Special Council will adopt its agenda, hear public comments, and consider the District’s 2026‑2030 Draft Financial Plan, including revenue and expense projections. After the public portion, the council will enter a closed session to discuss labour‑relations matters.

• Adopt the February 23, 2026 special council agenda (Item 3.1).
• Present the 2026‑2030 Draft Financial Plan report from Finance (Item 5.1).
• Allow 10 minutes of public comment on agenda items (Item 4).
• Enter a closed session to discuss labour relations and confidential negotiations (Item 7).
• Approve the meeting location at Clayoquot Sound Theatre, 380 Campbell Street, and via Zoom (Item 2).

Events, Arts, Culture & Heritage Advisory Committee

The Events, Arts, Culture & Heritage Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and approve minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting. It will then recommend recipients for the 2026 Arts, Culture and Heritage Grant Program and the 2026 Event Support Grant Program, listing each organization with a placeholder amount of $XXXX. The committee will also consider engaging the Poet Laureate Working Group to evaluate applications for the 2026‑2028 Tofino Poet Laureate.

• Recommend Arts, Culture and Heritage grants to Aeriosa Dance Society, Clayoquot Action Society, Clayoquot Sound Community Theatre Association (Community Theatre Program), and others, each for $XXXX
• Recommend Event Support grants to Clayoquot Action Society, Clayoquot Biosphere Trust (Coastal Pathways Skills, Stories & Futures on the West Coast), Pacific Rim Whale Festival Society, and others, each for $XXXX
• Engage the Tofino Poet Laureate Working Group to evaluate 2026‑2028 Poet Laureate applications

Regular Council

The District of Tofino Council will adopt a housing agreement for the Pacific Sands Beach Resort, a source control regulation bylaw, and a housekeeping building amendment. The meeting also includes a recommendation to the provincial government to allow split tax classification for short-term rentals and a closed session to discuss sensitive negotiations.

• Adoption of Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 1357 for 1421 Pacific Rim Highway
• Adoption of Source Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1350, 2024
• Adoption of Building Amendment Bylaw No. 1256.04, 2025
• Recommendation to Province to allow split tax classification for short-term rentals
• Closed session to discuss sensitive negotiations