AGENDA - Economic Development Advisory Committee - 20161013Economic Development
Advisory Committee
Meeting Agenda
Thursday, October 13, 2016
7 p.m.
Holland Room
Aurora Town Hall
Public Release
October 6, 2016
Town of Aurora
Economic Development Advisory Committee
Meeting Agenda
Date:
Time and Location:
Thursday, October 13, 2016
7 p.m., Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
1.Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
2.Approval of the Agenda
Recommended:
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
3.Receipt of the Minutes
Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September
8, 2016
Recommended:
That the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
September 8, 2016, be received for information.
4.Delegations
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5. Matters for Consideration
1. Memorandum from Manager of Long Range and Strategic Planning
Re: Economic Development Action Plan – Mid-Term Update Discussion
Recommended:
1. That the memorandum regarding Economic Development Action Plan –
Mid-Term Update Discussion be received; and
2. That the Economic Development Advisory Committee provide comment.
6. Informational Items
7. New Business
8. Adjournment
Town of Aurora
Economic Development Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date: Thursday, September 8, 2016
Time and Location: 7 p.m., Leksand Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Councillor Paul Pirri (Chair), Councillor John Abel (Vice Chair),
Don Constable, Marilee Harris, and Javed Khan
Member(s) Absent: Rosalyn Gonsalves and Bruce Walkinshaw
Other Attendees: Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, Anthony Ierullo,
Manager of Long Range and Strategic Planning, and Samantha
Yew, Council/Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
1. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
2. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Marilee Harris
Seconded by Don Constable
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
3. Receipt of the Minutes
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Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 9,
2016
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Don Constable
That the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting minutes of June 9,
2016, be received for information.
Carried
4. Delegations
None
5. Matters for Consideration
None
6. Informational Items
1. Memorandum from Manager of Long Range and Strategic Planning
Re: Economic Development Action Plan – Mid-Term Update
Staff provided an overview of the memorandum. The Chair expressed
interest in holding a meeting in October to discuss Committee initiatives.
Moved by Marilee Harris
Seconded by Javed Khan
1. That the memorandum regarding Economic Development Action Plan –
Mid-Term Update be received for information.
Carried
2. Memorandum from Manager of Long Range and Strategic Planning
Re: Bell Small Cell Pilot Project Update
Staff gave an overview on the progress of the small cell technology pilot
project, and noted that the Town is the first municipality in York Region to
implement this technology. Staff advised that this agreement is amongst the
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highest in financial value offered by Bell in Ontario, and the Committee
expressed enthusiasm for the project.
Moved by Marilee Harris
Seconded by Don Constable
1. That the memorandum regarding Bell Small Cell Pilot Project Update be
received for information.
Carried
3. Memorandum from Manager of Long Range and Strategic Planning
Re: Activity Report
Staff noted that this report highlights investor inquiries, business openings
and business related events through the end of September.
Moved by Marilee Harris
Seconded by Javed Khan
1. That the memorandum regarding Activity Report be received for
information.
Carried
4. Extract from Council Meeting of June 28, 2016
Re: Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of
June 9, 2016
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Javed Khan
1. That the Extract from Council Meeting of June 28, 2016, regarding the
Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting minutes of June 9,
2016, be received for information.
Carried
7. New Business
Javed Khan requested an update regarding the status of a hotel in Aurora. Staff
indicated that there is interest, and explained that York Region’s forthcoming
Development Charges By-law update could be a factor in the development of a hotel
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in Aurora. The Committee discussed various aspects of the proposed Regional
Development Charges By-law update, and potential marketing strategies.
The Vice Chair expressed concern regarding correspondence that was sent from
several Committee members to the Chair. The Chair advised that the correspondence
would not be considered during the meeting, and could be addressed outside of the
meeting. A copy of the correspondence was provided to the Council Secretariat. Don
Constable requested that a meeting be called by staff to discuss the correspondence
prior to the next Committee meeting.
Don Constable suggested that the Committee be dissolved, effective immediately, due
to lack of cooperation among some members. Staff advised that the Economic
Development Advisory Committee is a committee of Council, and that Council
approval is required to dissolve the Committee.
Councillor Abel requested that the Committee be provided with an update regarding
the Cultural Precinct, and that the Committee have an opportunity to provide comment.
Councillor Abel noted that he recently came across articles regarding incubators, pop-
up shops, and Ontario’s Investment Ready: Certified Site program that could be of
value to the Committee, and requested that the articles be circulated for information.
He further requested that staff investigate whether these ideas could be used within
the Town.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Marilee Harris
Seconded by Javed Khan
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
CARRIED
Committee recommendations are not binding on the Town unless adopted by Council at a
later meeting.
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Memorandum
Date: October 13, 2016
To: Economic Development Advisory Committee
From: Anthony Ierullo, Manager of Long Range and Strategic Planning
Re: Economic Development Action Plan – Mid-Term Update Discussion
Recommendations
1.That the memorandum regarding Economic Development Action Plan – Mid-
Term Update Discussion be received; and
2.That the Economic Development Advisory Committee provide comment.
Background
At the September 8, 2016 EDAC meeting, the Committee deferred its discussion on the
Economic Development Action Plan – Mid Term Update to October. The intent was to
provide Committee members an opportunity to consider potential additions/revisions to
the Action Plan in advance of the strategy discussion. The attached memorandum and
related attachment is attached to provide context to that discussion.
Attachments
Memorandum from Anthony Ierullo, Manager of Long Range and Strategic Planning
dated September 8, 2016.
100 John West Way
Box 1000
Aurora, Ontario
L4G 6J1
Phone: 905-727-3123 ext. 4742
Email: AIerullo@aurora.ca
www.aurora.ca
Town of Aurora
Planning & Building Services
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Memorandum
DATE: September 8, 2016
TO: Economic Development Advisory Committee
FROM: Anthony Ierullo, Manager of Long Range and Strategic Planning
RE: Economic Development Action Plan – Mid-Term Update
Recommendation
1.That the memorandum regarding Economic Development Action Plan – Mid-
Term Update be received for information.
Background
At the beginning of the current term of Council, Town staff and Economic Development
Advisory Committee members worked together to update the Economic Development
Action Plan that was originally developed through the Committee during the previous 2010-
2014 term of Council. The Plan identified 5 priority actions that guided economic
development activities in Aurora.
Additionally, an overview diagram encompassing a breadth of economic development-
related activities, including but not limited to those included in the Economic Development
Action Plan, was created and endorsed by the Economic Development Advisory Committee
in 2015.
Comments
In a more fulsome manner than the recurring monthly report, the full diagrammed overview
of economic development activities (“puzzle pieces”) and an update on the Economic
Development Action Plan is presented for the Committee, as we approach the mid-term of
Council.
This is done with the goal of reaffirming the Committee’s commitment to the core tenets of
the Economic Development Action Plan and other economic development-related activities
covered in the “puzzle pieces” overview diagram.
100 John West Way
Box 1000
Aurora, Ontario
L4G 6J1
Phone: 905-727-3123 ext. 4742
Email: AIerullo@aurora.ca
www.aurora.ca
Town of Aurora
Planning & Development Services
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Attachment 1
Economic Development
September 8, 2016 -2-Action Plan Mid-Term Update
Lead Actions Complete Major Actions To-Do
Anticipated
completion
Proposed
Funding
Activity
Entertainment
District LRSP
Project deferred by
Council and removed
from Budget.
Explore opportunities
to link with Cultural
Precinct as planning
progresses.
Alternatively, can
examine as part of
tertiary if not
addressed.
2016-2017
As part of
Cultural
Precinct or
$70,000 as
part of
Tertiary Plan
Permanent
Farmers’
Market
LRSP
Secured Aurora Armory,
available for winter
months pilot project.
Reconfigured outdoor
market for Wells Street
Schoolhouse Lofts
opening.
Cultural Precinct Plan
and Repurposing
Study to consider
potential long term
uses for Armory.
Farmers Market has
been included as an
option.
Ongoing TBD
Implement the
BR&E Action
Plan
LRSP
BR&E Action Plan
approved and
implemented. Limited
business visitations
limited due to
resourcing restrictions.
Continue to
implement Action
Plan. Seek additional
resources to expand
business visitation
program.
Ongoing
Additional
Staff
resources
requested as
part of 2017
Budget
Administer the
Town’s
Business
Concierge
Program
LRSP
Program launched,
marketing materials
prepared, staff
education completed.
Consider expanding
program beyond only
large-scale industrial &
office projects in 2017
Ongoing TBD
Bio-medical
campus LRSP
Change of preferred
location subsequent to
completed Planning
Study completed, due
to several key
development sites sold,
rezoned and
redeveloped.
Timing of marketing
efforts to coincide
with landowner’s
progress towards
servicing lands &
making them available
for purchase.
2017 TBD
Innovation
Incubator LRSP
Unsuccessful in efforts
to partner Seneca
College on Fab Lab /
Makerspace concept.
Continuing to discuss
alternative
partnership options.
Prepare and present
project business case
when appropriate.
Ongoing TBD
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Economic Development
September 8, 2016 -3-Action Plan Mid-Term Update
Lead Actions Complete Major Actions To-Do
Anticipated
completion
Proposed
Funding
Activity
Post
Secondary
Presence
LRSP
Prepared a submission,
in partnership with the
Town of Newmarket, to
partner with York
University on their
proposed York Region
Campus. Campus was
awarded to the City of
Markham.
Continue to discuss
alternative
partnership options.
Ongoing TBD
As directed by Council, staff are committed to continuing to advance the initiatives outlined
in the Economic Development Action Plan. The focus of these activities has been
summarized in this memorandum for both EDAC and Council. EDAC may also want to
consider reviewing the Economic Development Action Plan and recommending
modifications to Council if appropriate.
Attachments
Attachment 1- Economic Development Plans Diagram
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CouncilStrategic PlanKey Economic Development ThemesEconomicDevelopmentAdvisoryCommitteePublic /StakeholdersAuroraPromenadeBusinessRetention&Expansion(BRE)EconomicDevelopmentActionPlan(EDAP)InnovationCentreUniversity/CollegeCampusDowntownRevitalizationEntertainmentDistrict/CommunitySquareBusinessSupportServicesHotelStreetscapeCommunityImprovementPlan (CIP)BusinessImprovementArea (BIA)LibrarySquareFestivals &EventsConnectingBusiness&ResidentsLand/SpaceAvailabilityDevelopmentApprovalsEnhancingExistingResourcesGrowthEntertainmentDistrictFarmersMarketMedicalCampusIncubatorPost-SecondaryAttachment 1
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Public Release
October 13, 2016
Town of Aurora
Additional Items to
Economic Development Advisory
Committee Meeting Agenda
Thursday, October 13, 2016
7 p.m.
Holland Room
• Delegation (a) Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and Building Services
Re: Library Square and Town Park Update