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AGENDA - Economic Development Advisory Committee - 20151210ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY,DECEMBER 10,2015 7 P.M. LEKSAND ROOM AURORA TOWN HALL PUBLIC RELEASE December 3,2015 TOWN OF AURORA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA DATE:Thursday,December 10,2015 TIME AND LOCATION:7 p.m.,Leksand 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 Legal and Legislative Services be approved. 3.RECEIPT OF THE MINUTES Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of pg.1 November 12,2015 RECOMMENDED: THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting minutes of November 12,2015,be received for information. 4.DELEGATIONS (a)Marco Ramunno,Director of Planning &Development Services pg.5 Re:Update on Proposed Medical Building Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,December 10,2015 Page 2 of 2 5.MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 1.Extract from Council Meeting of November 24,2015 Re:BBS15-013 -Request for Sign Variance to Sign By-law No.4898-07.P for the Canadian Disc Institute at 15000 Yonge Street RECOMMENDED: THAT the Extract from Council Meeting of November 24,2015,regarding BBS15-013 -Request for Sign Variance to Sign By-law No.4898-07.P for the Canadian Disc Institute at 15000 Yonge Street be received;and THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee provide comment. 6.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 2.Memorandum from Manager of Long Range and Strategic Planning pg.18 Re:Economic Development Action Plan Update RECOMMENDED: THAT the memorandum regarding Economic Development Action Plan Update be received for information. 7.NEW BUSINESS 8.ADJOURNMENT TOWN OF AURORA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Date:Thursday,November 12,2015 Time and Location:7 p.m.,Leksand Room,Aurora Town Hall Committee Members:Councillor Paul Pirri (Chair),Councillor John Abel (Vice Chair) (departed 8:15 p.m.),Marilee Harris,Paul Smith,and Bruce Walkinshaw Member(s)Absent:Don Constable and Rosalyn Gonsalves Other Attendees:Councillor Tom Mrakas,Techa van Leeuwen,Director of Building &Bylaw Services,Afshin Bazar,Manager,Building Services,Anthony Ierullo,Manager of Long Range and Strategic Planning,Michael Logue,Program Manager, Economic Strategy,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 Bruce Walkinshaw Seconded by Marilee Harris THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services be approved. CARRIED Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,December 10,2015 Minutes Page -1 -1 - Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday,November 12,2015 Page 2 of 4 3.RECEIPT OF THE MINUTES Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2015 Moved by Bruce Walkinshaw Seconded by Marilee Harris THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting minutes of September 10,2015,be received for information. CARRIED 4.DELEGATIONS (a)Techa Van Leeuwen,Director of Building &Bylaw Services,and Afshin Bazar,Manager of Building Services Re:Item 1 –Memorandum from Director of Building &Bylaw Services; Re:Proposed Sign By-law Staff gave a presentation regarding the Proposed Sign By-law,outlining the proposed changes.Staff further explained that,if approved,the transition would be implemented over a six-month period,and would include a public education program and community plan. Moved by Marilee Harris Seconded by Paul Smith THAT the delegation by Techa van Leeuwen and Afshin Bazar be received and referred to Item 1. CARRIED 5.MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 1.Memorandum from Director of Building &Bylaw Services Re:Proposed Sign By-law The Committee inquired about how the Proposed Sign By-law would help businesses in Aurora.Staff explained that the changes are designed to simplify the sign permit process. The Committee inquired regarding various aspects of the Sign By-law and asked questions regarding: Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,December 10,2015 Minutes Page -2 -2 - Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday,November 12,2015 Page 3 of 4 The cost and revenue generated by the sign program,and the total cost of the Sign By-law update; The possibility of no Sign By-law enforcement; The consideration of vertical banner signs in the Proposed Sign By-law; Provisions for heritage signs,special event signs,sign ‘cornerstones’,and the best practices for real estate signs;and The possibility of allowing sandwich board signs. Staff advised that they would investigate and take all comments made by the Committee into consideration. Moved by Marilee Harris Seconded by Paul Smith THAT the memorandum regarding Proposed Sign By-law be received;and THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee provide feedback regarding the Proposed Sign By-law. CARRIED 6.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 2.Memorandum from Manager of Long Range and Strategic Planning Re:Activity Report Staff gave a brief update,highlighting positive steps toward hotel uses,partially brought upon by the reduction of the local portion of hotel development charges. Staff also provided an update regarding new interest in manufacturing businesses locating in the Town. Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Marilee Harris THAT the memorandum regarding Activity Report be received for information. CARRIED 3.Memorandum from Manager of Long Range and Strategic Planning Re:Aurora Promenade Community Improvement Plan (CIP)Update Staff gave a brief update regarding the Aurora Promenade Community Improvement Plan,including information about various forms of promotion for the program (media campaign,door-to-door visits,brochures),and information regarding two applications that have been received. Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,December 10,2015 Minutes Page -3 -3 - Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday,November 12,2015 Page 4 of 4 Moved by Bruce Walkinshaw Seconded by Marilee Harris THAT the memorandum regarding Aurora Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Update be received for information. CARRIED 4.Extract from Council Meeting of October 13,2015 Re:Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 10,2015 Moved by Marilee Harris Seconded by Paul Smith THAT the Extract from Council Meeting of October 13,2015,regarding the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting minutes of September 10,2015,be received for information. CARRIED 7.NEW BUSINESS The Chair advised that the Director of Planning &Development Servi ces will be at the next meeting to update the Committee on the proposed medical building. The Committee inquired about the status of broadband internet in Aurora,and the possibility of getting broadband internet service from all internet service providers. The Committee mentioned that some smaller municipalities are offering their own broadband internet,and discussed whether this is feasible for the Town of Aurora. The Committee inquired whether there are any incentive programs offered for businesses to move to Aurora.Staff responded and referred to benefits such as the Concierge Program,Community Improvement Plan areas,and lower business taxes. 8.ADJOURNMENT Moved by Bruce Walkinshaw Seconded by Paul Smith THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:56 p.m. CARRIED COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE NOT BINDING ON THE TOWN UNLESS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT A LATER MEETING. Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,December 10,2015 Minutes Page -4 -4 - DELEGATION REQUEST This Delegation Request form and any written submissions or background information for the following deadline: 4:30 P.M.ON THE BUSINESS DAY PRIOR TO THE REQUESTED MEETING DATE COUNCIL/COMMITTEE/ADVISORY COMMITTEE DATE:December 10,2015 SUBJECT:Update on the proposed medical building NAME OF SPOKESPERSON:Marco Ramunno,Director of Planning &Development Services NAME OF GROUP OR PERSON(S)BEING REPRESENTED (if applicable): BRIEF SUMMARY OF ISSUE OR PURPOSE OF DELEGATION: To provide EDAC with an update on the proposed medical building PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING: Have you been in contact with a Town staff or Council member regarding your matter of interest?YES NO IF YES,WITH WHOM?DATE: I acknowledge that the Procedural By-law permits five (5)minutes for Delegations. Legal and Legislative Services 905-727-3123 CSecretariat@aurora.ca Town of Aurora 100 John West Way,Box 1000 Aurora,ON L4G 6J1 Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,December 10,2015 Delegation (a)Page -1 -5 - Page 1 of 1 7.ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 2 (with the exception of sub-item 1),3,4,and 5 were identified as items not requiring separate discussion. Moved by Councillor Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT the following recommendations with respect to the matters listed as “Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion”be adopted as submitted to Council and staff be authorized to take all necessary action required to give effect to same: 2.General Committee Meeting Report of November 17,2015 THAT the General Committee meeting report of November 17,2015,be received and the following recommendations carried by the Committee be approved: (6)BBS15-013 –Request for Sign Variance to Sign By-law No.4898-07.P for the Canadian Disc Institute at 15000 Yonge Street THAT Item 6 –Request for Sign Variance to Sign By-law No.4898-07.P for the Canadian Disc Institute at 15000 Yonge Street be referred to the Heritage Advisory Committee and the Economic Development Advisory Committee for comments and discussion at their next meetings. CARRIED EXTRACT FROM COUNCIL MEETING OF TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 24,2015 Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,December 10,2015 Item 1 Page -1 -6 - Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,December 10,2015 Item 1 Page -2 -7 - Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,December 10,2015 Item 1 Page -3 -8 - Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,December 10,2015 Item 1 Page -4 -9 - Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,December 10,2015 Item 1 Page -5 -10 - Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,December 10,2015 Item 1 Page -6 -11 - Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,December 10,2015 Item 1 Page -7 -12 - November 17,2015 -7 -Report No.BBS15-013 Site plan Showing property,building and location of existing ground sign and proposed wall sign. Attachment No.1 Existing ground sign Proposed wall sign location Yonge Street Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,December 10,2015 Item 1 Page -8 -13 - November 17,2015 -8 -Report No.BBS15-013 Front Elevation Showing size and location of proposed wall sign Attachment No.2 Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,December 10,2015 Item 1 Page -9 -14 - November 17,2015 -9 -Report No.BBS15-013 Sign construction and design Attachment No.3 Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,December 10,2015 Item 1 Page -10 -15 - November 17,2015 -10 -Report No.BBS15-013 Photo identifying the existing ground sign and the additional ground sign structure to be removed. Attachment No.4 Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,December 10,2015 Item 1 Page -11 -16 - November 17,2015 -11 -Report No.BBS15-013 Photo identifying the existing ground signs and ground signs of adjacent businesses to the north Attachment No.5 Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,December 10,2015 Item 1 Page -12 -17 - MEMORANDUM DATE:December 10,2015 TO:Economic Development Advisory Committee FROM:Anthony Ierullo,Manager of Long Range &Strategic Planning RE:Economic Development Action Plan Update RECOMMENDATIONS THAT the memorandum regarding Economic Development Action Plan Update be received for information. BACKGROUND The following flow chart was endorsed by EDAC in May of 2015,as an overview of ongoing economic development activities,plans,and strategies,and the committee’s advisory role. 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 Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,December 10,2015 Item 2 Page -1 -18 - December 10,2015 -2-Plans and Strategies Update Subsequently,staff and EDAC discussed and proposed an update to the Economic development Action Plan,which was approved by Council in August 2015. COMMENTS The following provides a brief update of the significant activities that have taken place since the approval of the revised Economic Development Action Plan. Business Ambassadors Program Major Puzzle Piece(s):Business Support Services &Downtown Revitalization Smaller Puzzle Piece(s):Community Improvement Plan &Connecting Businesses The Business Ambassadors program was approved by Council and funding has been approved for the 2016 budget.Staff will be creating marketing materials in early 2016,and putting out a call for interested business leaders. Business Visitations Major Puzzle Piece(s):Business Support Services. Smaller Puzzle Piece(s):Enhancing Existing Resources &Connection Business Over fifty business visitations occurred in 2015.The majority of which were in November,in conjunction with promoting the Community Improvement Plan in the Aurora Promenade core. Medical Uses in 2C Planning Area Major Puzzle Piece(s):Innovation Centre /Campus Smaller Puzzle Piece(s):Medical Campus The Committee will receive an update from Marco Ramunno,Director of Planning & Development Services,regarding the status of discussions with landowners in the 2C East employment area,regarding prioritizing the attraction of medical uses to said lands. Entertainment District Major Puzzle Piece(s):Downtown Revitalization /Community Square Smaller Puzzle Piece(s):Aurora Promenade /Festivals and Events The Town has initiated a Cultural Precinct Plan in the Aurora Promenade.The Cultural Precinct is a three block area bounded by Mosley Street to the north,Larmont Street to the east,Metcalfe/Church Street to the south and Yonge Street to the west.The area is home to the highest concentration of built heritage and cultural landscape resources in Aurora’s downtown.This area has been the heart of Aurora for over 100 years.The vision and concept for this area will focus on the key components for the Precinct including:place making,streetscapes,building massing,open spaces,green infrastructure,ecology, recreational programming,heritage value,infrastructure demands,parking needs,and economic development strategy. Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,December 10,2015 Item 2 Page -2 -19 - TOWN OF AURORA ADDITIONAL ITEM FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday,December 10,2015 7 p.m. Leksand Room Delegation (b)Dr.Brian Moore,Canadian Disc Institute Re:Item 1 -Extract from Council Meeting of November 24,2015 Re:BBS15-013 -Request for Sign Variance to Sign By-law No.4898-07.P for the Canadian Disc Institute at 15000 Yonge Street Additional Item for Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Thursday,December 10,2015 Delegation (b)Page -1 -1 -