MINUTES - Economic Development Advisory Committee - 20160609
TOWN OF AURORA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
Date: Thursday, June 9, 2016
Time and Location: 7 p.m., Leksand Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Councillor Paul Pirri (Chair), Councillor John Abel (Vice Chair)
Rosalyn Gonsalves, Javed Khan, and Bruce Walkinshaw
Member(s) Absent: Don Constable and Marilee Harris
Other Attendees: Councillor Harold Kim, Councillor Tom Mrakas, Councillor
Michael Thompson, Anthony Ierullo, Manager of Long Range &
Strategic Planning, Michael Logue, Program Manager,
Economic Development, and Samantha Yew,
Council/Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
1. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Moved by Rosalyn Gonsalves
Seconded by Bruce Walkinshaw
THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services be approved.
CARRIED
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3. RECEIPT OF THE MINUTES
Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2016
Moved by Javed Khan
Seconded by Rosalyn Gonsalves
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting minutes of May 12,
2016, be received for information.
CARRIED
4. DELEGATIONS
None
5. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Memorandum from Manager of Long Range & Strategic Planning
Re: Development of an Attraction Strategy for the Hotel Industry
Staff gave an overview of the memorandum and noted that it would cost
approximately $25,000 for a consultant to complete the scope of work.
The Committee discussed the possibility of completing the scope of work in-
house and the impact of Regional hotel development charges, and made
suggestions that could be considered as part of the hotel feasibility study and
attraction strategy.
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Bruce Walkinshaw
THAT the memorandum regarding Development of an Attraction Strategy for the
Hotel Industry be received for information.
CARRIED
6. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
2. Memorandum from Manager of Long Range & Strategic Planning
Re: Economic Development Action Plan Update
The Committee inquired about the status of the establishment of a BIA in
downtown Aurora, the proposed Bell Canada small cell pilot project, and the
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status of the proposed medical campus. Staff advised on various aspects of
these inquiries.
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Bruce Walkinshaw
THAT the memorandum regarding Economic Development Action Plan Update
be received for information.
CARRIED
3. Memorandum from Manager of Long Range & Strategic Planning
Re: Call for Town of Aurora Business Ambassadors
Staff provided a brief overview of the Business Ambassadors Program. The
Committee inquired about aspects of the program, including the selection
process, compensation, and membership.
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Bruce Walkinshaw
THAT the memorandum regarding Call for Town of Aurora Business
Ambassadors be received for information.
CARRIED
7. NEW BUSINESS
The Chair thanked staff for their work on the Business Ambassadors Program.
The Committee discussed their initiatives and strategic priorities.
The Committee discussed the possibility of participating in a hotel attraction
strategy working group with the Aurora Chamber of Commerce.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Bruce Walkinshaw
Seconded by Javed Khan
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE NOT BINDING ON THE TOWN UNLESS
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT A LATER MEETING.