AGENDA - Economic Development Advisory Committee - 20170626Economic Development
Advisory Committee
Meeting Agenda
Monday, June 26, 2017
7 p.m.
Holland Room
Aurora Town Hall
Public Release
June 22, 2017
Town of Aurora
Economic Development Advisory Committee
Meeting Agenda
Date: Thursday, June 26, 2017
Time and Location: 7 p.m., Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
1.Approval of the Agenda
Recommended:
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
2.Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
3.Receipt of the Minutes
Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of March 9,
2017
Recommended:
That the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting minutes of March 9,
2017, be received for information.
4.Delegations
5.Matters for Consideration
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6.Informational Items
1.Memorandum from Manager of Long Range and Strategic Planning
Re: Activity Report
Recommended:
1. That the memorandum regarding Activity Report be received for
information.
2.Memorandum from Manager of Long Range and Strategic Planning
Re: Economic Development Action Plan Update
Recommended:
1.That the memorandum regarding Economic Development Action Plan
Update be received for information.
3.Extract from Council Meeting of May 9, 2017
Re: Economic Development advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of
March 9, 2017
Recommended:
1.That the extract from Council Meeting of May 9, 2017, regarding the
Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of
March 9, 2017, be received for information.
7.New Business
8.Adjournment
Town of Aurora
Economic Development Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date: Thursday, March 9, 2017
Time and Location: 7 p.m., Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Councillor John Abel (Chair), Councillor Paul Pirri (Vice Chair),
Don Constable, Richard Farmer (Aurora Chamber of
Commerce representative)
Members Absent: Rosalyn Gonsalves, Marilee Harris, and Bruce Walkinshaw
Other Attendees: Councillor Tom Mrakas, Anthony Ierullo, Manager of Long
Range and Strategic Planning, and Linda Bottos, Council/
Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:21 p.m.
1.Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Richard Farmer
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
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3.Receipt of the Minutes
Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of December
8, 2016
Moved by Richard Farmer
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
That the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting minutes of December
8, 2016, be received for information.
Carried
4.Delegations
None
5.Matters for Consideration
1.Extract from Council Meeting of February 14, 2017
Re: General Committee Report No. CAO17-001 – Economic
Development Board – Terms of Reference
Staff provided background and a brief overview of the report. The Committee
inquired about whether the Committee’s concerns had been addressed, and about
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) funding. Staff advised that the concerns of
the Committee had been taken into consideration, and provided details regarding
the allocated and available funding for CIP projects.
Moved by Don Constable
Seconded by Richard Farmer
1.That the Extract from Council Meeting of February 14, 2017, regarding
General Committee Report No. CAO17-001 – Economic Development
Board – Terms of Reference, and report be received; and
2.That the Economic Development Advisory Committee endorse the Terms
of Reference for the proposed Economic Development Board.
Carried
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6. Informational Items
2. Extract from Council Meeting of January 31, 2017
Re: Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of
December 8, 2016
Moved by Don Constable
Seconded by Richard Farmer
1. That the Extract from Council Meeting of January 31, 2017, regarding the
Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
December 8, 2016, be received for information.
Carried
7. New Business
None
8. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Don Constable
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:31 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: June 26, 2017
TO: Economic Development Advisory Committee Members
FROM: Anthony Ierullo, Manager of Long Range and Strategic Planning
RE: Activity Report
RECOMMENDATIONS
That the memorandum be received for information.
BACKGROUND
Inquiries
The Economic Development Office received 36 investor inquiries between December 1,
2016 and June 15, 2017. The nature of these inquiries were related to:
Hotel uses
Commercial uses
Retail uses
Office uses
Industrial uses
Institutional uses
Business Openings
The Town of Aurora’s Economic Development Office was advised of 30 new business
openings between November 15, 2016 and June 15, 2017. Please join me in
welcoming the following businesses to Aurora:
o Ren's Pets Depot
239 Earl Stewart Dr, Units 5-9
(866)736-7738
o Aurora Bayview Dentist
15620 Bayview Ave, Unit 5
(905)751-1888
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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o GRCO GRILL
233 Earl Stewart Dr, Unit 12
(905)841-5000
o Subway
233 Earl Stewart Dr
(905)503-5700
o Gingers Cupcakes and Desserts
14 W ellington St E.
(905)841-4004
o Essence Dental
233 Earl Stewart Dr, Unit 6
(905)503-8686
o The Wingery
15480 Bayview Avenue
(905)503-2700
o Optical 38
239 Earl Stewart Dr, Unit 1
(905)841-3833
o Hasty Market Convenience Store
233 Earl Stewart Drive
(905)503-6497
o Mastermind Montessori School
233 Earl Stewart Dr, Unit 1
(905)841-1888
o 9 Round 30 Min Kickbox Fitness
233 Earl Stewart Dr, Unit 13
(905)251-4729
o Aurora Pharmacy
25 William Graham Dr
(289)648-1690
o Munro's Funishings
14981 Yonge St
(905)900-0733
o St. John's Family Dentistry
7 William Graham Dr
(905)727-1717
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o Aurora Neighbourhood Pet Clinic
239 Earl Stewart Dr, Unit B-4
(905)727-2753
o Wow Dry Cleaners
25 William Graham Dr
(905)503-6333
o Urban Park Playland
212 Earl Stewart Dr, Units 1-2
(905)727-8088
o Freshii Aurora
239 Earl Stewart Dr
(289)317-1133
o Swan Medi Spa Inc.
4 Vata Crt, Unit 6
(647)800-8748
o Great Canadian Dollar Store
15620 Bayview Ave
(905)713-2020
o Aurora Dental Studio
1 Henderson Dr, Unit 6
(905)503-8999
o Scholars Education Centre
15440 Bayview Ave
(905)503-9003
o Chocolats Favoris
15955 Bayview Ave, Unit 1
(905)713-2323
o Duggan Law Office
16 Industrial Pkwy S, Box V-312
(647)923-8062
o Lavish Hair and Beauty Salon
150 Hollidge Blvd
(905)503-4003
o Aurora Cabinetry & Floor Centre
15208 Yonge St
(905) 766-1200
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o Flow Water
155 Industrial Pkwy S
(844) 356-9426
o MSB Mechanical
212 Earl Stewart Dr, Unit 4
(905) 726-3997
o Artgrid Studios Aurora
233 Earl Stewart Dr, Unit 1
(416) 525-3455
o Yunhong Art Studio
235 Industrial Pkwy S, Unit 5 Upper
(905) 713-3650
Upcoming Events
•YRSBEC – How To Start a Small Business – Newmarket, June 27, 2017
•RNC Aurora, Define Your Career Goal, June 29, 2017
•Town of Aurora Party in the Park, Aurora Town Park, June 30, 2017
•Canada Day Parade & Festivities, Yonge St & Lambert Wilson Park, July 1, 2017
•YRSBEC – How To Start a Small Business – Newmarket, August 2, 2017
•Aurora Chamber of Commerce, LEARN Seminar Series – Target Acquired:
Converting the Sale – NewMakeIt, September 14, 2017
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 26, 2016
TO: Economic Development Advisory Committee Members
FROM: Anthony Ierullo, Manager of Long Range and Strategic Planning
RE: Economic Development Action Plan Update
RECOMMENDATIONS
That the memorandum regarding Economic Development Action Plan 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 2010-2014 term
of Council. The Plan identifies 5 priority actions that guide 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 and again in 2016.
COMMENTS
Staff have prepared the following chart to update EDAC on the progress made towards the
goals of the Economic Development Action Plan.
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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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 plan.
TBD
As part of
Cultural
Precinct or
approx.
$70,000 as
part of
Tertiary Plan
Permanent
Farmers’
Market
LRSP
Secured Aurora Armory,
available for winter
months for temporary
pilot project.
Reconfigured outdoor
market.
Discussions ongoing
with the Aurora
Farmers market.
Ongoing TBD
Implement the
BR&E Action
Plan
LRSP
BR&E Action Plan
approved and
implemented. Limited
business visitations
limited due to
resourcing restrictions.
As recommended by
EDAC, BR&E program
is on hold subject to
further direction from
the Economic
Development Board.
Business visitation
program ongoing.
Ongoing N/A
Administer the
Town’s
Business
Concierge
Program
LRSP
Program launched,
marketing materials
prepared, staff
education completed.
Economic Development
staff have been
processing non-
residential development
applications since
January 2017. Program
is beginning to be
recognized as industry
best practice.
Continue to
implement expanded
program.
Ongoing N/A
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Lead Actions Complete Major Actions To-Do
Anticipated
completion
Proposed
Funding
Activity
Bio-medical
campus LRSP
Change of preferred
location subsequent to
completed Planning
Study completed, due
to several key
development sites sold,
rezoned and
redeveloped. Engaged
with Emery Investments
and related Realtor to
coordinate marketing.
Timing of marketing
efforts to coincide
with landowner’s
progress towards
servicing lands &
making them available
for purchase.
2017 TBD
Innovation
Incubator LRSP
Discussions with post-
secondary partners are
progressing. Details are
subject to
confidentiality.
Continue to advance
partnership with a
potential fall 2017
announcement.
TBD TBD
Post-
Secondary
Presence
LRSP
Discussions with post-
secondary partners are
progressing. Details are
subject to
confidentiality.
Continue to advance
partnership with a
potential fall 2017
announcement.
TBD TBD
As directed by Council, staff are committed to continuing to advance the initiatives outlined
in the Economic Development Action Plan. In addition, staff have made significant progress
in attracting at least two new hotels to the Leslie and Wellington Street area and have taken
responsibility for supporting the BIA Steering Committee. This committee has developed a
conceptual framework for the parameters of a new BIA and begun to promote the benefits of
a BIA in the proposed BIA area. The Town has initiated a survey of property owners within
the BIA boundary to assist in determining the level of interest in establishing a new BIA.
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5.Consent Agenda
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the following Consent Agenda items, C1 (with the exception of sub-items R6 and
R7) to C4 inclusive, be approved:
C1. General Committee Meeting Report of May 2, 2017
1.That the General Committee meeting report of May 2, 2017, be received and the
following recommendations carried by the Committee approved:
(C4) Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of March
9, 2017
1.That the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
March 9, 2017, be received for information.
Carried
Extract from
Council Meeting of
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
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