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JANUARY 24, 2000 PRESENT: City Councillor S. Hames (Chair) City Councillor B. Hunter (Vice-Chair)

Regional Councillor S. Fennell Regional Councillor G. Miles Regional Councillor R. Begley

City Councillor S. DiMarco City Councillor B. Cowie Maria Britto, Brampton Board of Trade J. Keith Russell, Brampton Business Ambassadors Rick Prouse, Brampton Downtown Business Association Rui Alves, Brampton Real Estate Board Joe Harley, Top 100 Employers

OTHERS PRESENT: City Councillor G. Gibson

ABSENT: City Councillor L. Jeffrey (regrets – illness)

Janet Biggart, Brampton Marketing Team (regrets – vacation) STAFF PRESENT: D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development

N. Lingard, Industrial Development Officer, Economic Development S. Wilcox, Commercial Development Officer, Economic Development

T. Brenton, Legislative Coordinator, Legal Services

Economic Development Committee MINUTES

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The meeting was called to order at 12:05 p.m. and adjourned at 1:55 p.m. After due consideration of the matters placed before the Committee, the members beg leave to present its report as follows: Item Recommendation A. EC001-2000 APPROVAL OF AGENDA C 1. EC002-2000 UPDATE OF THE ONTARIO MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT AND TRADE BUSINESS IMMIGRATION PROGRAM (File M43)

C 2. EC003-2000 BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 2000 BUDGET

(File G10) D 1. EC004-2000 POLICY REPORT: SISTER CITY AGREEMENT PROTOCOL (File

G25) D 2. EC005-2000 ANNUAL REPORT – BRAMPTON FARMERS’ MARKET (File G25) D 3. EC006-2000 NORTHERN IRELAND STRATEGIC BUSINESS ALLIANCE

MISSION: WRAP-UP (File G25) D 4. EC007-2000 TOURISM SECTOR SUB-COMMITTEE (File G25) D 5. EC008-2000 CONSTRUCT CANADA TRADE SHOW (File G25) D 6. EC009-2000 INFORMATION REQUEST FROM BRAMPTON BOARD OF TRADE’S

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RE: SITHE INC. (POWER GENERATION PLANT) (File G10)

E 1. EC010-2000 CORPORATE CALLING SCHEDULE FOR FEBRUARY 2000 (File M43) F 1. EC011-2000 MINUTES – BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT – NOVEMBER 2, 1999 (File G25/G10)

F 2. EC003-2000 MINUTES – BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF MANAGEMENT – NOVEMBER 30, 1999 (File G25/G10)

F 3. EC012-2000 MINUTES – BRAMPTON DEVELOPMENT TEAM – JANUARY 12,

2000 G 1. EC013-2000 NEW REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ON THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (File G24)

H. EC014-2000 ADJOURNMENT

______________________________________________ CHAIR – CITY COUNCILLOR S. HAMES


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A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA EC001-2000 That the Agenda for the Economic Development Committee Meeting dated January 24,

2000 be approved, as amended, to add:

C 2. P. Honeyborne, Treasurer, Brampton Downtown Business Association, and B. Unsworth, Executive Director, Brampton Downtown Business Association, re: BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 2000 BUDGET (File G10).

CARRIED B. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

1. Mr. Rick Prouse, Brampton Downtown Business Association, declared a conflict of interest with regard to Items C2 and F2 re: BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 2000 BUDGET (File G10), as he is Chair of the Brampton Downtown Business Association.

C. DELEGATIONS C 1. Ms. Chantal Ramsay, Manager of Business Immigration, Ontario Ministry of Economic

Development and Trade, and Mr. Chyang Wen, Senior Business Consultant, Business Immigration, Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, re: UPDATE OF THE ONTARIO MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TRADE BUSINESS IMMIGRATION PROGRAM (File M43).

Ms. Ramsay and Mr. Wen provided an overview of the Ontario Ministry of Economic

Development and Trade Business Immigration Program, made a slide presentation, and responded to questions from Committee. Included in the slide presentation were the following topics:

Immigrant Entrepreneur Program Immigrant Entrepreneur Program – Terms and Conditions Self-Employed Immigrant Investor Program Immigrant Investor Program Process Investor vs. Entrepreneur vs. Self-Employed Issues How the Business Immigration Section Services Can Help

EC002-2000 That the delegations of Ms. Chantal Ramsay, Manager of Business Immigration, Ontario

Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, and Mr. Chyang Wen, Senior Business Consultant, Business Immigration, Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of January 24, 2000, re: UPDATE OF THE ONTARIO MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TRADE BUSINESS IMMIGRATION PROGRAM (File M43) be received.

CARRIED

C 2. P. Honeyborne, Treasurer, Brampton Downtown Business Association, and B. Unsworth, Executive Director, Brampton Downtown Business Association, re:


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BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 2000 BUDGET (File G10).

Item F2 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

F 2. Minutes – BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF MANAGEMENT – November 30, 1999.

Note: Mr. Rick Prouse, Brampton Downtown Business Association, declared a conflict of

interest with regard to Items C2 and F2 re: BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 2000 BUDGET (File G10), as he is Chair of the Brampton Downtown Business Association. He left his seat and did not participate in the voting on this matter.

P. Honeyborne and B. Unsworth made a slide presentation to Committee, and responded

to questions. Topics included in the slide presentation were:

Brampton Downtown Business Association 2000 Budget Presentation Budget To Budget Parking/Marketing Partnership Special Projects & Garbage Collection Downtown Lighting Initiatives Decorative Street Lighting Major Summer Event Concerts in the Park

EC003-2000 That the delegations of P. Honeyborne, Treasurer, Brampton Downtown Business

Association, and B. Unsworth, Executive Director, Brampton Downtown Business Association, to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of January 24, 2000, re: BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 2000 BUDGET (File G10) be received; and,

That the MINUTES OF THE BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS

ASSOCIATION BOARD OF MANAGEMENT MEETING OF NOVEMBER 30, 1999 (File G25/G10), to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of January 24, 2000, be received; and,

That the BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 2000 BUDGET

(File G10), as detailed in the minutes of the Brampton Downtown Business Association Board of Management Meeting of November 30, 1999, be approved.

CARRIED D. REPORTS D 1. Report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, dated January 24, 2000, re:

POLICY REPORT: SISTER CITY AGREEMENT PROTOCOL (File G25). There was general discussion on this topic and D. Cutajar responded to Committee’s

questions. EC004-2000 That the report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, dated January 24,

2000, to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of January 24, 2000, re: POLICY REPORT: SISTER CITY AGREEMENT PROTOCOL (File G25) be received; and,


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That the Sister City Agreement Protocol, as described in the aforementioned report, be adopted as a policy guideline and a step-by-step process for the Brampton Economic Development Office in managing requests from international cities; and,

That an Ad-Hoc Committee be established to review all economic development-related

Sister City requests from international cities; and, That this Ad-Hoc Committee be chaired by the Chair of the Economic Development

Committee, and the staff liaison be the Director of Economic Development. CARRIED D 2. Report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, dated December 6, 1999,

re: ANNUAL REPORT – BRAMPTON FARMERS’ MARKET (File G25).

There was general discussion on this topic and D. Cutajar responded to Committee’s questions.

EC005-2000 That the report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, dated December 6, 1999, to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of January 24, 2000, re: ANNUAL REPORT – BRAMPTON FARMERS’ MARKET (File G25) be received; and,

That the Economic Development Office be instructed to plan, organize, and implement

the 2000 Brampton Farmers’ Market, with the guidance of the Market Steering Committee; and,

That the 2000 Brampton Farmers’ Market be located on Main Street North, between

Queen Street and Nelson Street, with the view of overflowing the event into the new “Central” square when it is completed in 2001.

CARRIED D 3. Report from N. Lingard, Industrial Development Officer, Economic Development, dated

January 7, 2000, re: NORTHERN IRELAND STRATEGIC BUSINESS ALLIANCE MISSION: WRAP-UP (File G25).

There was general discussion on this topic and both D. Cutajar and N. Lingard responded

to Committee’s questions. EC006-2000 That the report from N. Lingard, Industrial Development Officer, Economic

Development, dated January 7, 2000, to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of January 24, 2000, re: NORTHERN IRELAND STRATEGIC BUSINESS ALLIANCE MISSION: WRAP-UP (File G25) be received.

CARRIED D 4. Report from S. Wilcox, Economic Development Advisor - Marketing, dated January 17,

2000, re: TOURISM SECTOR SUB-COMMITTEE (File G25). Questions of Committee were responded to by D. Cutajar, S. Wilcox, and City

Councillor B. Hunter, Chair of the Tourism Sector Sub-Committee, and the following motion was considered.


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EC007-2000 That the report from S. Wilcox, Economic Development Advisor - Marketing, dated January 17, 2000, to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of January 24, 2000, re: TOURISM SECTOR SUB-COMMITTEE (File G25) be received; and,

That the matter of the development of two tourism brochures, that have private sector

funding, one on Brampton’s top 10 or 20 restaurants and entertainment centres; and the other on Brampton’s golf courses, water park, heritage complex, museums, art galleries, and dates and descriptions of major festivals be referred to the Tourism Sector Sub-Committee for study and discussion.

CARRIED D 5. Report from S. Wilcox, Commercial Development Officer, Economic Development,

dated December 10, 1999, re: CONSTRUCT CANADA TRADE SHOW (File G25). EC008-2000 That the report from S. Wilcox, Commercial Development Officer, Economic

Development, dated December 10, 1999, to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of January 24, 2000, re: CONSTRUCT CANADA TRADE SHOW (File G25) be received.

CARRIED D 6. Verbal report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, re:

INFORMATION REQUEST FROM BRAMPTON BOARD OF TRADE’S PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RE: SITHE INC. (POWER GENERATION PLANT) (File G10).

D. Cutajar advised Committee that a request has been received from the Board of Trade

for information with respect to Sithe Inc. After a brief discussion it was determined that D. Cutajar would deal with the Board of Trade directly with respect to this request.

EC009-2000 That the verbal report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, to the

Economic Development Committee Meeting of January 24, 2000, re: INFORMATION REQUEST FROM BRAMPTON BOARD OF TRADE’S PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RE: SITHE INC. (POWER GENERATION PLANT) (File G10) be received.

CARRIED E. CORPORATE CALLINGS

E 1. Report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, dated January 24, 2000, re: CORPORATE CALLING SCHEDULE FOR FEBRUARY 2000 (File M43).

EC010-2000 That the report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, dated January 24,

2000, to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of January 24, 2000, re: CORPORATE CALLING SCHEDULE FOR FEBRUARY 2000 (File M43) be received.

CARRIED F. MINUTES

F 1. Minutes – BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF MANAGEMENT – November 2, 1999 (File G25/G10).


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EC011-2000 That the MINUTES OF THE BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF MANAGEMENT MEETING OF NOVEMBER 2, 1999 (File G25/G10), to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of January 24, 2000, be received.

CARRIED

F 2. Minutes – BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF

MANAGEMENT – November 30, 1999 (File G25/G10). Dealt with under Delegation C2 – Recommendation EC003-2000. F 3. Minutes – BRAMPTON DEVELOPMENT TEAM – January 12, 2000.

EC012-2000 That the MINUTES OF THE BRAMPTON DEVELOPMENT TEAM MEETING

OF JANUARY 12, 2000, to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of January 24, 2000, be received.

CARRIED G. CORRESPONDENCE

G 1. Correspondence from Mr. John Lomax, Association of Business Financial Institutions’ Representative, Economic Development Committee, dated December 10, 1999, re: NEW REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ON THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (File G24).

EC013-2000 That the correspondence from Mr. John Lomax, Association of Business Financial

Institutions’ Representative, Economic Development Committee, dated December 10, 1999, to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of January 24, 2000, re: NEW REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ON THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (File G24) be received; and,

That Mr. Jim Carey be accepted as the Association of Business Financial Institution’s

representative on the Economic Development Committee, for the remainder of the term expiring on November 30, 2000.

CARRIED H. ADJOURNMENT EC014-2000 That the Economic Development Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Monday,

February 28, 2000, at 12:00 noon, or at the call of the Chair. CARRIED

FEBRUARY 28, 2000 PRESENT: City Councillor S. Hames (Chair) City Councillor B. Hunter (Vice-Chair)

Regional Councillor G. Miles Regional Councillor R. Begley City Councillor L. Jeffrey

City Councillor S. DiMarco City Councillor B. Cowie Janet Biggart – Brampton Marketing Team Stuart Johnson on behalf of Maria Britto, Brampton Board of Trade Rick Prouse, Brampton Downtown Business Association Joe Harley, Top 100 Employers J. Carey, Association of Brampton Financial Institutions

ABSENT: Regional Councillor S. Fennell STAFF PRESENT: D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development W. Cooke, Legislative Coordinator, Legal Services


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The meeting was called to order at 12:10 p.m. and adjourned at 1:20 p.m.. After due consideration of the matters placed before the Committee, the members beg leave to present its report as follows: Item Recommendation A. EC015-2000 APPROVAL OF AGENDA C 1. EC016-2000 BRAMPTON MARKETING CAMPAIGN – 2000 (File M10) D 1. EC017-2000 ABB OPENING/COCA-COLA (File M00). E 1. EC016-2000 MARKETING REPORT: ACTIVITY PROGRAM IN 2000 (File M10) E 2. EC018-2000 ANNUAL ECONOMIC REPORT, 1999 (File M10) F 1. EC019-2000 TOURISM COMMITTEE UPDATE (File M52) G 1. EC020-2000 CORPORATE CALLING SCHEDULE – MARCH, 2000 (File M10) H 1. EC021-2000 DOWNTOWN BRAMPTON TRANSITION TEAM – February 3, 2000 (File A20/G25). H 2. EC022-2000 BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION –

January 25, 2000 I 1. EC023-2000 THANK YOU LETTER TO MR. LOMAX FOR HIS CONTRIBUTION

TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (File G24). K. EC024-2000 ADJOURNMENT

______________________________________________ CHAIR – CITY COUNCILLOR S. HAMES


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A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA EC015-2000 That the Agenda for the Economic Development Committee Meeting dated February 28,

2000 be approved, as amended to add:

J 1. Discussion: TEMPORARY EXEMPTION FROM ON-SITE PARKING REQUIREMENTS IN DOWNTOWN PARKING EXEMPTION (File).

CARRIED B. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST C. DELEGATIONS C 1. Presentation by D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development and Ms. Janet Biggart,

Brampton Marketing Team, re: BRAMPTON MARKETING CAMPAIGN – 2000 (File M10) (See Item E 1).

Janet Biggart, Brampton Marketing Team highlighted past marketing strategies and

anticipated improvements to the Brampton Marketing Campaign to attract more industry and residents to the City of Brampton. She advised of various surveys the Brampton Marketing Team conducted to assist in determining market targets.

Martin VanZon, Interkom Creative Marketing highlighted their two themes within their

Creative Plan one being Business Development Goals and the other being Community Pride Goals and also highlighted the initiatives they plan to use to achieve these goals.

D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development detailed the proposed Marketing

Campaign Budget for 2000. D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development responded to questions regarding

various television-marketing strategies and advised that they are a valuable way of promoting Brampton but are very expensive.

EC016-2000 That the presentation by D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development and Ms. Janet

Biggart, Brampton Marketing Team to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of February 28, 2000, re: BRAMPTON MARKETING CAMPAIGN – 2000 (File M10) be received; and

That the report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, dated February 28,

2000, re: MARKETING REPORT: ACTIVITY PROGRAM IN 2000 (File M10) be received; and

That the identity and name recognition component of the campaign include the

distinguishable “All Roads Lead to Brampton” marketing graphic on all economic development literature, collateral material and other economic development items; and

That the “All Roads Lead to Brampton” billboard be renewed at the Lester B Pearson

International Airport; and That Print Advertising to create awareness in ‘vertical’ industrial markets such as

automotive, food and other segments become a part of the 2000 campaign; and


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That a new business development lure brochure be developed as a main collateral piece for all business development activities undertaken by the Brampton Economic Development Office and the Brampton Economic Development Team; and

That two existing 30-second commercials developed in 1999 be used on the TV Guide

channel (#5) in 2000; and That a “Business Media Relations” campaign be introduced in 2000 with the objective of

raising the profile of Brampton in the business community through traditional media strategies including business development case histories, regular press releases, release of insightful research, ghost written stories, congratulatory advertising/media advisories for new business; and

That a new campaign focused on Community Pride and Corporate Image be introduced

to the Brampton Marketing Plan, offering a unique creative element focussed on positioning Brampton in mass media outlets, such as newspaper; trade shows and leading magazines. This component represents a new budget allocation; and

That all recommendations associated with the Brampton Marketing Campaign 2000 are

subject to Budget Committee and City Council approval.

CARRIED D. REPORTS D 1. Verbal Report from City Councillor Hames, Chair, re: ABB OPENING/COCA-COLA

(File M00).

City Councillor Hames announced the Official Opening of ABB Industries. She advised that their plant has created 400 jobs for the City of Brampton.

City Councillor Hames also announced that Coca-Cola Industries is locating their newest plant in Brampton for an anticipated opening in 2001. D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development advised that their plant will be located on the south-west corner of Tomken Road and West Creek Drive.

EC017-2000 That the verbal report from City Councillor Hames, Chair to the Economic Development

Committee Meeting of February 28, 2000, re: ABB OPENING/COCA-COLA INDUSTRIES (File M00) be received.

CARRIED

E. MARKETING COMMITTEE

E 1. Report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, dated February 28, 2000, re: BRAMPTON MARKETING REPORT: ACTIVITY PROGRAM IN 2000 (File M10) (See Item C1).

SEE ITEM C1, RECOMMENDATION EC16-2000 E 2. Report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, re: ANNUAL

ECONOMIC REPORT, 1999 (File M10)


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EC018-2000 That the report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of February 28, 2000, re: ANNUAL ECONOMIC REPORT, 1999 be received.

CARRIED E 3. Distribution of the BRAMPTON BUSINESS DIRECTORY, 2000 (File M10) D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development distributed the 2000 Brampton Business

Directory to members and advised that it is available on Compact Disc and the Internet. F. TOURISM COMMITTEE F 1. Verbal Report from City Councillor Hunter, re: TOURISM COMMITTEE UPDATE (File M52). City Councillor Hunter advised the draft of the Tourism Marketing Plan is anticipated to

be presented to the March Economic Development Committee Meeting EC019-2000 That the verbal report from City Councillor Hunter to the Economic Development

Committee Meeting of February 28, 2000, re: TOURISM COMMITTEE UPDATE (File M52).

CARRIED G. CORPORATE CALLINGS

G 1. Report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, re: CORPORATE CALLING SCHEDULE – MARCH, 2000 (File M10)

EC020-2000 That the report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development to the Economic

Development Committee Meeting of February 28, 2000, re: CORPORATE CALLING SCHEDULE – MARCH, 2000 (File M10) be received.

CARRIED

H. MINUTES

H 1. Minutes – DOWNTOWN BRAMPTON TRANSITION TEAM – February 3, 2000 (File A20/G25).

EC021-2000 That the minutes of the Downtown Brampton Transition Team Meeting held February 3,

2000 to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of February 28, 2000, be received.

CARRIED

H 2. Minutes – BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION – January 25, 2000

EC022-2000 That the minutes of the Brampton Downtown Business Association Meeting of January

25, 2000 to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of February 28, 2000 be received.

CARRIED


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I. CORRESPONDENCE

I 1. Correspondence from City Councillor Hames, Chair, Economic Development Committee to Mr. John Lomax, CIBC, dated February 20, 2000, re: THANK YOU LETTER TO MR. LOMAX FOR HIS CONTRIBUTION TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (File G24).

EC023-2000 That the correspondence from City Councillor Hames, Chair, Economic Development

Committee to Mr. John Lomax, CIBC, dated February 20, 2000 to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of February 28, 2000, re: THANK YOU LETTER TO MR. LOMAX FOR HIS CONTRIBUTION TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (File G24) be received.

CARRIED J. OTHER BUSINESS

J 1. Discussion: TEMPORARY EXEMPTION FROM ON-SITE PARKING REQUIREMENTS IN DOWNTOWN PARKING EXEMPTION (File).

Joe Harley, Top 100 Employers questioned why of the Temporary Exemption from on-site parking requirements in Downtown Brampton was discontinued. City Councillor advised that a report on this situation is anticipated to be discussed at the March 6, 2000 Planning and Building Committee Meeting.

K. ADJOURNMENT

EC024-2000 That the Economic Development Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Monday,

March 27, 2000, at 12:00 noon, or at the call of the Chair. CARRIED

MARCH 27, 2000 MEMBERS PRESENT: City Councillor S. Hames, Chair

City Councillor B. Hunter, Vice-Chair City Councillor L. Jeffrey City Councillor S. DiMarco City Councillor B. Cowie Jim Carey, Association of Brampton Financial Institutions Rick Prouse, Brampton Downtown Business Association Janet Biggart, Brampton Marketing Team Rui Alves, Brampton Real Estate Board Joe Harley, Top 100 Employers (arrived 12:15 p.m.)

MEMBERS ABSENT: Regional Councillor S. Fennell (vacation)

Regional Councillor G. Miles (vacation) Regional Councillor R. Begley (vacation) Maria Britto, Brampton Board of Trade J. Keith Russell, Brampton Business Ambassadors

OTHERS PRESENT: Stuart Johnston, Brampton Board of Trade STAFF PRESENT: J.G. Metras, Commissioner of Legal Services and City Solicitor

D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office S. Wilcox, Economic Development Advisor - Marketing, Economic Development Office


MINUTES Economic Development Committee

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The meeting was called to order at 12:05 p.m. and adjourned at 1:40 p.m. After due consideration of the matters placed before the Committee, the members beg leave to present its report as follows: Item Recommendation A. EC025-2000 APPROVAL OF AGENDA C 1. EC026-2000 PRESENTATION OF TOURISM MARKETING PLAN (File G25) C 2. EC027-2000 INCORPORATION OF BUSINESS TAXES INTO REALTY TAXES (File F95) D 1. EC026-2000 TOURISM MARKETING PLAN (File G25) E 1. EC028-2000 CORPORATE CALLING SCHEDULE FOR APRIL 2000 (File M10) H 1. EC029-2000 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE AND SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE

CENTRE EVENTS CALENDAR 2000 (File M00) H 2. EC030-2000 BRAMFACTS – FEBRUARY 2000 (File M52) H 3. EC031-2000 NORTHERN IRELAND BUSINESS DELEGATION VISIT (File M40) H 4. EC032-2000 REALTORS’ BREAKFAST – APRIL 19, 2000 (File M42) H 5. EC033-2000 DEVELOPMENT DESIGN AWARDS 2000 (File M30) I. EC034-2000 ADJOURNMENT _____________________________________

CHAIR – CITY COUNCILLOR S. HAMES


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A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA EC025-2000 That the Agenda for the Economic Development Committee Meeting dated March 27, 2000, be

approved, as amended, to add:

C 2. Mr. David Ladd, 15A Fisherman Drive, Unit 17, Brampton, re: INCORPORATION OF BUSINESS TAXES INTO REALTY TAXES (File F95).

H 6. Discussion re: UPDATE ON PROPOSAL FOR NEW CN INTERMODAL

TERMINAL IN BRAMPTON (File G60). CARRIED B. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST – nil C. DELEGATIONS

C 1. City Councillor B. Hunter, Chair, Tourism Sub-Committee, re: PRESENTATION OF TOURISM MARKETING PLAN (File G25).

Report D1 was brought forward and dealt with at this time. City Councillor B. Hunter introduced the other members of the sub-committee and thanked them

for their continuing efforts with this project. The other members are: Stuart Johnston, General Manager, The Brampton Board of Trade; Nancy Johnston, Economic Development Advisor – Downtown, Economic Development Office; Sharon Wilcox, Economic Development Advisor – Marketing, Economic Development Office;

and, Alan Rimmington, Tourism/Business Consultant, Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and

Trade/Ontario Ministry of Tourism, who is providing liaison to the provincial government. On behalf of the Tourism Sub-Committee, Councillor Hunter made a slide presentation which

included the following topics:

Background Provincial and Federal Investment in Tourism Market Analysis Age Demographic Ethnic Origin Household Income Ontario Tourism Market Target Market Goals Initiatives Year 1 Year 2 Years 3 and 4 Website: Tourism Section Attractions Tourism Brampton Website (sample video clip of attractions that could be displayed on the

website) Budget Details


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Committee held a general discussion on the Tourism Marketing Plan, asked questions of City Councillor Hunter and the other members of the Tourism Sub-Committee, and extended thanks to the sub-committee members for their invaluable assistance in the development of a Tourism Marketing Plan for Brampton. The following motion was then considered:

EC026-2000 That the delegation of City Councillor B. Hunter, Chair, Tourism Sub-Committee, to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of March 27, 2000, re: PRESENTATION OF TOURISM MARKETING PLAN (File G25) be received; and,

That the report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated March 20, 2000,

to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of March 27, 2000, re: TOURISM MARKETING PLAN (File G25) be received; and,

That the Tourism Sub-Committee bring forward a report outlining a detailed operational strategy

for implementation of the Tourism Marketing Plan to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of June 26, 2000.

CARRIED C 2. Mr. David Ladd, 15A Fisherman Drive, Unit 17, Brampton, re: INCORPORATION OF

BUSINESS TAXES INTO REALTY TAXES (File F95).

Mr. Ladd appeared before Committee on behalf of several business tenants at 15 Fisherman Drive, seeking clarification in the amounts being requested from the landlord for “additional rent” as a result of recent legislative changes regarding municipal property taxation. He provided Committee with copies of his presentation outlining the tenants’ specific concerns and providing excerpts from an exchange of correspondence between the landlord and several of the tenants. The area representative, City Councillor Linda Jeffrey, advised that the reason Mr. Ladd was appearing before the Economic Development Committee is because this was the first available forum at which they could put forward their concerns on an urgent basis.

Committee held a discussion on this matter and asked questions of both the delegation and staff. Committee acknowledged that this was not the appropriate forum for dealing with this matter, but did offer several suggestions to the delegation on steps that could be taken in an effort to resolve this matter, including contacting the Ontario Property Assessment Corporation, hiring a tax consultant and/or a lawyer. Additionally, arrangements were made for the delegation to meet with City Councillor B. Hunter, who could perhaps provide some guidance. The following motion was then considered:

EC027-2000 That the delegation of Mr. David Ladd, 15A Fisherman Drive, Unit 17, Brampton, to the

Economic Development Committee Meeting of March 27, 2000, re: INCORPORATION OF BUSINESS TAXES INTO REAL ESTATE TAXES (File F95) be received; and,

That the presentation material provided by Mr. David Ladd, outlining tenants’ specific concerns

and providing excerpts from an exchange of correspondence between the landlord and several of the tenants of 15 Fisherman Drive, to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of March 27, 2000, be received.

CARRIED D. REPORTS D 1. Report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated March 20, 2000, re:

TOURISM MARKETING PLAN (File G25). Dealt with under Delegation C1 – Recommendation EC026-2000.


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E. CORPORATE CALLINGS E 1. Report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated March 27, 2000, re:

CORPORATE CALLING SCHEDULE FOR APRIL 2000 (File M10). EC028-2000 That the report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated March 27, 2000,

to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of March 27, 2000, re: CORPORATE CALLING SCHEDULE FOR APRIL 2000 (File M10) be received.

CARRIED F. MINUTES – nil G. CORRESPONDENCE – nil H. OTHER/NEW BUSINESS H 1. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE AND SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE

CENTRE EVENTS CALENDAR 2000 (File M00). EC029-2000 That the ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE AND SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE

CENTRE EVENTS CALENDAR 2000 (File M00), to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of March 27, 2000, be received.

CARRIED H 2. BRAMFACTS – FEBRUARY 2000 (File M52). EC030-2000 That the FEBRUARY 2000 ISSUE OF “BRAMFACTS” (File M52), to the Economic

Development Committee Meeting of March 27, 2000, be received. CARRIED H 3. Verbal update from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, re: NORTHERN

IRELAND BUSINESS DELEGATION VISIT (File M40). D. Cutajar provided a verbal update of what has transpired since the report to Committee in

January from N. Lingard, Senior Economic Development Officer, Economic Development Office, noting the process of building a two-way alliance between Brampton and Northern Ireland is proceeding; and that during their recent visit the delegation attended “Pete’s Paddyfest” at the Brampton Centre for Sports and Entertainment and had a very enjoyable time. Questions about this alliance can be addressed to Mr. Cutajar or Mr. Lingard.

EC031-2000 That the verbal update from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, to the Economic

Development Committee Meeting of March 27, 2000, re: NORTHERN IRELAND BUSINESS DELEGATION VISIT (File M40) be received.

CARRIED


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H 4. Verbal update from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, re: REALTORS’ BREAKFAST – APRIL 19, 2000 (File M42).

In his verbal update, D. Cutajar reminded Committee that they are invited to attend the 14th

Annual Realtors’ Breakfast which is being held in the Atrium at City Hall on the morning of April 19, 2000, and advised that well-known research economist – Frank Clayton – will be the guest speaker, and will talk about growth in the Greater Toronto Area.


Development Committee Meeting of March 27, 2000, re: REALTORS’ BREAKFAST – APRIL 19, 2000 (File M42) be received.

CARRIED H 5. Verbal update from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, re: DEVELOPMENT

DESIGN AWARDS 2000 (File M30). In his verbal update, D. Cutajar reminded Committee of the upcoming design awards competition,

noting the deadline for submission of nominations is May 19, 2000. He suggested that Committee members who would like additional information or have questions on this matter, contact him or Sharon Wilcox, Economic Development Advisor - Marketing, Economic Development Office.


Development Committee Meeting of March 27, 2000, re: DEVELOPMENT DESIGN AWARDS 2000 (File M30) be received.

CARRIED H 6. Discussion re: UPDATE ON PROPOSAL FOR NEW CN INTERMODAL TERMINAL IN

BRAMPTON (File G60). J. Harley inquired about the proposal for a new CN Intermodal Terminal in Brampton, and the

question of expropriation rights. The Mayor responded that outside counsel is being retained by the City to deal with this matter.

I. ADJOURNMENT EC034-2000 That the Economic Development Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, April

26, 2000, 12:00 noon, or at the call of the Chair. CARRIED

APRIL 26, 2000 MEMBERS PRESENT: City Councillor S. Hames, Chair

City Councillor B. Hunter, Vice-Chair Regional Councillor S. Fennell Regional Councillor G. Miles (left at 12:20 p.m.)

Regional Councillor R. Begley City Councillor L. Jeffrey (arrived 12:10 p.m.)

City Councillor B. Cowie Maria Britto, Brampton Board of Trade

Rick Prouse, Brampton Downtown Business Association (arrived 12:10 p.m.) Janet Biggart, Brampton Marketing Team (arrived 12:12 p.m.) Rui Alves, Brampton Real Estate Board Joe Harley, Top 100 Employers (arrived 12:15 p.m.)

MEMBERS ABSENT: City Councillor S. DiMarco (illness)

Jim Carey, Association of Brampton Financial Institutions (regrets) (S. Johnston acted as designate)

J. Keith Russell, Brampton Business Ambassadors OTHERS PRESENT: Stuart Johnston, Brampton Board of Trade (designate for J. Carey) STAFF PRESENT: D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office

S. Wilcox, Economic Development Advisor - Marketing, Economic Development Office

N. Johnston, Economic Development Officer – Downtown, Economic Development Office T. Brenton, Legislative Coordinator, Legal Services


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The meeting was called to order at 12:05 p.m. and adjourned at 1:10 p.m. After due consideration of the matters placed before the Committee, the members beg leave to present its report as follows: Item Recommendation A. EC035-2000 APPROVAL OF AGENDA E 1. EC036-2000 CORPORATE CALLING SCHEDULE FOR MAY 2000 (File G26) F 1. EC037-2000 INFORMATION REPORT: BRAMPTON FARMERS’ MARKET (File G25) G 1. EC038-2000 INFORMATION REPORT: BUSINESS MISSION TO THE NATIONAL

PLASTICS EXPOSITION, JUNE 2000 (File G25) H 1. EC039-2000 INFORMATION REPORT: COMPARISON OF MEDIAN INCOME IN CANADA

(File G25) H 2. EC040-2000 “BRAMFACTS” NEWSLETTER – MARCH 2000 (File M52) I 1. EC041-2000 STATUS REPORT: DOWNTOWN BRAMPTON MARKETING PARTNERSHIP

(File G25) J 1. EC042-2000 PROGRESS OF MARKETING PLAN (File M10) J 2. EC043-2000 INFORMATION REPORT: SPECIAL FEATURE ON THE GREATER

TORONTO AREA (GTA) (File G25) M 1. EC044-2000 BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION – BOARD OF

MANAGEMENT – FEBRUARY 22, 2000 (File G25) N 1. EC045-2000 ESTABLISHMENT OF SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CITY OF

PLANO, TEXAS AND CITY OF BRAMPTON – INVITATION TO MAYOR P. ROBERTSON AND D. CUTAJAR, DIRECTOR, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE TO VISIT AND TOUR PLANO (File M40)

N 2. EC046-2000 GTAA NEW TERMINAL VIRTUAL REALITY VIDEO (File G10) O 1. EC047-2000 GTAA MARCH BREAK PASSENGER VOLUME EXPECTATIONS FOR 2000

(File A20) P. EC048-2000 ADJOURNMENT _____________________________________



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A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA EC035-2000 That the Agenda for the Economic Development Committee Meeting dated April 26, 2000, be

approved as printed and circulated. CARRIED B. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST – nil C. ANNOUNCEMENTS

C 1. Janet Biggart was pleased to announce that Regional Councillor Susan Fennell is one of the winners of the Zonta Club’s Women of Achievement Awards in the sports, fitness, and recreation category for her ongoing efforts in promoting and supporting women’s sport.

C 2. Dennis Cutajar announced that Kaarina Dillabough will not be renewing her contract with the

Small Business Enterprise Centre. However, she has agreed to provide extended consultation, and Dennis Cutajar will deal with the day-to-day operations of the Centre. An Open House Reception will be held on June 8, 2000, at Rotary Glen, 1857 Queen Street West, Brampton, and Dennis Cutajar will ensure additional details are provided to Committee members.

D. DELEGATIONS – nil E. CORPORATE CALLING

E 1. Report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated April 26, 2000, re: CORPORATE CALLING SCHEDULE FOR MAY 2000 (File G26).

Committee Chair, City Councillor S. Hames, asked members to let the Economic Development

Office know if they are planning on attending any of the corporate callings, as this will reduce the number of calls staff has to make to notify members of any cancellations or schedule changes.

EC036-2000 That the report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated April 26, 2000, to

the Economic Development Committee Meeting of April 26, 2000, re: CORPORATE CALLING SCHEDULE FOR MAY 2000 (File G26) be received.

CARRIED F. TOURISM SUB-COMMITTEE

F 1. Report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated April 17, 2000, re: INFORMATION REPORT: BRAMPTON FARMERS’ MARKET (File G25).

D. Cutajar provided an overview of his report, noting an “Artists’ Alley” has been suggested as a way of expanding the market; that the Brampton Downtown Business Association’s (BDBA) role is to coordinate special events; and, that he and Nancy Johnston would be more than happy to respond to questions or provide any additional details. Committee held a discussion on this matter and asked questions of staff and R. Prouse, the BDBA representative on committee.


the Economic Development Committee Meeting of April 26, 2000, re: INFORMATION REPORT: BRAMPTON FARMERS’ MARKET (File G25) be received; and,


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That the Brampton Arts Council, in conjunction with the City of Brampton Economic Development Office, be requested to coordinate “Artists’ Alley” in Vivian Lane as a way to diversify and expand the geographic limits of the Brampton Farmers’ Market.

CARRIED G. BUSINESS ALLIANCE PROGRAM

G 1. Report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated April 26, 2000, re: INFORMATION REPORT: BUSINESS MISSION TO THE NATIONAL PLASTICS EXPOSITION, JUNE 2000 (File G25).


the Economic Development Committee Meeting of April 26, 2000, re: INFORMATION REPORT: BUSINESS MISSION TO THE NATIONAL PLASTICS EXPOSITION, JUNE 2000 (File G25) be received; and,

That the Economic Development Office provide a follow-up report at the Economic Development

Committee Meeting of June 26, 2000. CARRIED H. BUSINESS COMMUNICATION (INFORMATION AND EVENTS)

H 1. Report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated April 26, 2000, re: INFORMATION REPORT: COMPARISON OF MEDIAN INCOME IN CANADA (File G25).

D. Cutajar provided a quick verbal review of the data contained in this report and responded to Committee’s questions.


the Economic Development Committee Meeting of April 26, 2000, re: INFORMATION REPORT: COMPARISON OF MEDIAN INCOME IN CANADA (File G25) be received.

CARRIED

H 2. “BRAMFACTS” NEWSLETTER – MARCH 2000 (File M52). EC040-2000 That the MARCH 2000 ISSUE OF THE “BRAMFACTS” NEWSLETTER (File M52), to the

Economic Development Committee Meeting of April 26, 2000, be received. CARRIED I. DOWNTOWN MARKETING PARTNERSHIP

I 1. Report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated April 26, 2000, re: STATUS REPORT: DOWNTOWN BRAMPTON MARKETING PARTNERSHIP (File G25).

D. Cutajar provided a brief overview of the activities outlined in his report. EC041-2000 That the report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated April 26, 2000, to

the Economic Development Committee Meeting of April 26, 2000, re: STATUS REPORT: DOWNTOWN BRAMPTON MARKETING PARTNERSHIP (File G25) be received.

CARRIED


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J. BRAMPTON MARKETING SUB-COMMITTEE

J 1. Verbal update from J. Biggart, Chair, Brampton Marketing Sub-Committee, re: PROGRESS OF MARKETING PLAN (File M10).

J. Biggart reported that they are looking forward to moving ahead with the City’s Marketing Plan following budget approval at this evening’s Council Meeting.

EC042-2000 That verbal update from J. Biggart, Chair, Brampton Marketing Sub-Committee, to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of April 26, 2000, re: PROGRESS OF MARKETING PLAN (File M10) be received.

CARRIED

J 2. Report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated April 26, 2000, re: INFORMATION REPORT: SPECIAL FEATURE ON THE GREATER TORONTO AREA (GTA) (File G25).

D. Cutajar provided information on the promotional publication – “Special Feature on the Greater Toronto Area” – attached to his report and responded to Committee’s questions. A concern was put forward from Committee with respect to the location of Highway 407 being incorrectly identified on one of the maps in the publication, and D. Cutajar made note of this concern.

EC043-2000 That the report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated April 26, 2000, to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of April 26, 2000, re: INFORMATION REPORT: SPECIAL FEATURE ON THE GREATER TORONTO AREA (GTA) (File G25) be received.

CARRIED

K. BRAMPTON FILM LIAISON – nil L. BRAMPTON AMBASSADORS’ SOCIETY – nil M. MINUTES M 1. BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION – BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

– FEBRUARY 22, 2000 (File G25). EC044-2000 That the MINUTES OF THE BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION –

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT MEETING OF FEBRUARY 22, 2000 (File G25), to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of April 26, 2000, be received.

CARRIED N. CORRESPONDENCE N 1. Correspondence from Mayor John Longstreet, City of Plano, Texas, to Mayor Peter Robertson,

dated March 22, 2000, re: ESTABLISHMENT OF SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CITY OF PLANO, TEXAS AND CITY OF BRAMPTON – INVITATION TO MAYOR P. ROBERTSON AND D. CUTAJAR, DIRECTOR, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE TO VISIT AND TOUR PLANO (File M40).

D. Cutajar responded to questions from Committee.


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EC045-2000 That the correspondence from Mayor John Longstreet, City of Plano, Texas, to Mayor Peter Robertson, dated March 22, 2000, to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of April 26, 2000, re: ESTABLISHMENT OF SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CITY OF PLANO, TEXAS AND CITY OF BRAMPTON – INVITATION TO MAYOR P. ROBERTSON AND D. CUTAJAR, DIRECTOR, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE TO VISIT AND TOUR PLANO (File M40) be received.

CARRIED N 2. Correspondence from Mr. Steve Shaw, Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Communications,

Greater Toronto Airports Authority, to D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, City of Brampton, dated March 7, 2000, re: GTAA NEW TERMINAL VIRTUAL REALITY VIDEO (File G10).

D. Cutajar aired GTAA’s video showing a “virtual reality” tour of the new terminal when it is

fully built, and advised he would be pleased to make copies available as required. Committee held a discussion on the contents of the video, as well as the overall renovation plans for Lester B. Pearson International Airport, and put forward their questions, comments, and concerns.

Direction was given that D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, provide a synopsis of Committee’s

questions, comments, and concerns on the contents of the new terminal virtual reality video and the overall renovation plans for Lester B. Pearson International Airport, to Mr. Steve Shaw, Vice-President, Corporate Affairs and Communications, Greater Toronto Airports Authority, with a request that he attend a future meeting of the Economic Development Committee and provide a response.

EC046-2000 That the correspondence from Mr. Steve Shaw, Vice President, Corporate Affairs and

Communications, Greater Toronto Airports Authority, to D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, City of Brampton, dated March 7, 2000, to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of April 26, 2000, re: GTAA NEW TERMINAL VIRTUAL REALITY VIDEO (File G10) be received.

CARRIED O. OTHER/NEW BUSINESS O 1. News Release from the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, dated March 8, 2000, re: GTAA

MARCH BREAK PASSENGER VOLUME EXPECTATIONS FOR 2000 (File A20). EC047-2000 That the news release from the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, dated March 8, 2000, to the

Economic Development Committee Meeting of April 26, 2000, re: GTAA MARCH BREAK PASSENGER VOLUME EXPECTATIONS FOR 2000 (File A20) be received.

CARRIED P. ADJOURNMENT EC048-2000 That the Economic Development Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, May

24, 2000, at 12:00 noon, or at the call of the Chair. CARRIED

JUNE 26, 2000 MEMBERS PRESENT: City Councillor S. Hames, Chair

City Councillor B. Hunter, Vice-Chair (left at 12:40 p.m.) Regional Councillor S. Fennell Regional Councillor G. Miles (arrived at 12: 25 p.m. – other municipal business;

left at 1:15 p.m.) Regional Councillor R. Begley (arrived at 12:25 p.m. – other municipal business)

City Councillor S. DiMarco City Councillor B. Cowie (arrived at 12:25 p.m. – other municipal business – Mayor

P. Robertson acted as designate until his arrival) Maria Britto, Brampton Board of Trade

Rick Prouse, Brampton Downtown Business Association Janet Biggart, Brampton Marketing Team Joe Harley, Top 100 Employers (arrived 12:15 p.m.)

MEMBERS ABSENT: City Councillor L. Jeffrey (regrets – other municipal business)

Jim Carey, Association of Brampton Financial Institutions (regrets) (S. Johnston acted as designate)

J. Keith Russell, Brampton Business Ambassadors (regrets) Rui Alves, Brampton Real Estate Board (regrets)

OTHERS PRESENT: Mayor P. Robertson (designate for City Councillor B. Cowie from 12:15 p.m. to 12:25 p.m.)

Stuart Johnston, Brampton Board of Trade (designate for J. Carey) STAFF PRESENT: D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office



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The meeting was called to order at 12:15 p.m. and adjourned at 1:35 p.m. After due consideration of the matters placed before the Committee, the members beg leave to present its report as follows: Item Recommendation A. EC049-2000 APPROVAL OF AGENDA E 1. EC050-2000 CORPORATE CALLING SCHEDULE FOR JULY 2000 (File G25) F 1. EC051-2000 BRAMPTON SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR PROGRAM (File G25) H 1. EC052-2000 TWINNING REQUEST FROM GUMACA, QUEZON PROVINCE, PHILIPPINES

(File M40)

I 1. EC053-2000 BRAMFACTS NEWSLETTER – JUNE 2000 (File M52) K 1. EC054-2000 APPOINTMENT OF JIM CAREY, ASSOCIATION OF BRAMPTON

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TO THE BRAMPTON MARKETING SUB-COMMITTEE (File G25)

N 1. EC055-2000 BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION – BOARD OF

MANAGEMENT – MARCH 28, 2000 (File G25) N 2. EC056-2000 BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION – BOARD OF

MANAGEMENT – APRIL 25, 2000 (File G25) O 1. EC057-2000 GTAA NEW TERMINAL VIRTUAL REALITY VIDEO (File G10) P 1. EC058-2000 PUBLIC NOTICE – CRTC 2000-67 – 905 RELIEF PLANNING (File A42) P 2. EC059-2000 JULY/AUGUST MEETING DATES FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

COMMITTEE (File G24) Q. EC060-2000 ADJOURNMENT _____________________________________



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A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA EC049-2000 That the agenda for the Economic Development Committee Meeting dated June 26, 2000, be

approved, as amended, to add:

K 1. APPOINTMENT OF JIM CAREY, ASSOCIATION OF BRAMPTON FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TO THE BRAMPTON MARKETING SUB-COMMITTEE (File G25).

P 3. Discussion re: AMENDMENT TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

AGENDA TO ADD A SECTION FOR “BRAINSTORMING” OR “OPEN DISCUSSION” (File G24).

CARRIED

B. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST – nil C. ANNOUNCEMENTS – nil D. DELEGATIONS – nil E. CORPORATE CALLING

E 1. Report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, dated June 26, 2000, re: CORPORATE CALLING SCHEDULE FOR JULY 2000 (File G25).

EC050-2000 That the report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, dated June 26, 2000, to the

Economic Development Committee Meeting of June 26, 2000, re: CORPORATE CALLING SCHEDULE FOR JULY 2000 (File G25) be received.

CARRIED F. SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE F 1. Report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, dated June 26, 2000, re:

BRAMPTON SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR PROGRAM (File G25).

D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, provided a quick overview of this proposal, which included the following topics: Introduction and Background Private-Public Partnership Program Fees and Services Insurance Role of SBEC Staff Pre-Qualifications Space Plan He noted they have already leased three of the six suites and are in the process of securing two more participants, even though they haven’t begun marketing the program as yet. During discussion of this program, Committee put forward names of suggested participants, and asked questions of D. Cutajar.


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EC051-2000 That the report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, dated June 26, 2000, to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of June 26, 2000, re: BRAMPTON SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR PROGRAM (File G25) be received.

CARRIED TOURISM SUB-COMMITTEE

In follow-up to recommendation EC026-2000 of the Economic Development Committee Meeting of March 27, 2000, approved by Council on April 10, 2000, wherein the Tourism Sub-Committee was directed to bring forward a detailed operational strategy for implementation of the Tourism Marketing Plan to this meeting, Committee noted that the strategy is currently under development and will be forthcoming to a future meeting of the Economic Development Committee.

H. BUSINESS ALLIANCE PROGRAM

In follow-up to recommendation EC038-2000 of the Economic Development Committee Meeting of April 26, 2000, approved by Council on May 8, 2000, wherein the Economic Development Office was directed to provide a follow-up report re: BUSINESS MISSION TO THE NATIONAL PLASTICS EXPOSITION – JUNE 2000, for consideration at today’s meeting, Committee noted that the report is being developed and will be forthcoming to a future meeting of the Economic Development Committee.

H 1. Report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, dated June 26, 2000, re:

TWINNING REQUEST FROM GUMACA, QUEZON PROVINCE, PHILIPPINES (File M40).

In providing information on this request, D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development,

reminded members of Brampton’s Sister City Protocol as developed by the Economic Development Committee and approved by Council on January 3,1 2000. He then responded to Committee’s questions.


Economic Development Committee Meeting of June 26, 2000, re: TWINNING REQUEST FROM GUMACA, QUEZON PROVINCE, PHILIPPINES (File M40) be received; and,

That the Director of Economic Development be authorized to respond to this request with an

overview of Brampton’s Sister City Protocol as developed by the Economic Development Committee (EC004-2000 – January 31, 2000).

CARRIED I. BUSINESS COMMUNICATION (INFORMATION AND EVENTS)

I 1. BRAMFACTS NEWSLETTER – JUNE 2000 (File M52). EC053-2000 That the JUNE 2000 ISSUE OF THE BRAMFACTS NEWSLETTER (File M52), to the

Economic Development Committee Meeting of June 26, 2000, be received. CARRIED J. DOWNTOWN MARKETING PARTNERSHIP – nil K. BRAMPTON MARKETING SUB-COMMITTEE

K 1. APPOINTMENT OF JIM CAREY, ASSOCIATION OF BRAMPTON FINANCIAL

INSTITUTIONS, TO THE BRAMPTON MARKETING SUB-COMMITTEE (File G25).


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Janet Biggart, Chair of the Brampton Marketing Sub-Committee, noted that a vacancy has existed

on the sub-committee since the resignation of Bob Nutbrown, Brampton Board of Trade. She noted further that Jim Carey, Association of Brampton Financial Institutions, had expressed an interest in becoming involved with one of the sub-committees, and given his experience and interest in marketing, it was deemed appropriate to approach him about filling this vacancy. To this end, she was pleased to inform Committee that Mr. Carey has confirmed his willingness to sit as a member on this sub-committee. The following motion was then considered.

EC054-2000 That the nomination of Jim Carey, Association of Brampton Financial Institutions, for

appointment to the Brampton Marketing Sub-Committee, to fill the vacancy that resulted from the resignation of Bob Nutbrown, Brampton Board of Trade, be accepted for the current term ending November 30, 2000.

CARRIED

Members of Economic Development Committee extended congratulations to Mr. Carey on this nomination, and noted they look forward to Council’s approval of his appointment to the Brampton Marketing Sub-Committee.

L. BRAMPTON FILM LIAISON SUB-COMMITTEE – nil M. BRAMPTON AMBASSADORS’ SOCIETY – nil N. MINUTES N 1. BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION – BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

– MARCH 28, 2000 (File G25). EC055-2000 That the MINUTES OF THE BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION –

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT MEETING OF MARCH 28, 2000 (File G25), to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of June 26, 2000, be received.

CARRIED N 2. BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION – BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

– APRIL 25, 2000 (File G25). EC056-2000 That the MINUTES OF THE BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION –

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT MEETING OF APRIL 25, 2000 (File G25), to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of June 26, 2000, be received.

CARRIED O. CORRESPONDENCE O 1. Correspondence from Mr. Steve Shaw, Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Communications,

Greater Toronto Airports Authority, dated June 12, 2000, re: GTAA NEW TERMINAL VIRTUAL REALITY VIDEO (File G10).

EC057-2000 That the correspondence from Mr. Steve Shaw, Vice President, Corporate Affairs and

Communications, Greater Toronto Airports Authority, dated June 12, 2000, to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of June 26, 2000, re: GTAA NEW TERMINAL VIRTUAL REALITY VIDEO (File G10) be received.

CARRIED


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P. OTHER/NEW BUSINESS P 1. Report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, dated June 26, 2000, re: PUBLIC

NOTICE – CRTC 2000-67 – 905 RELIEF PLANNING (File A42).

D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, provided a quick overview of his report and the rationale for his recommendation for the support of Option #5 – Three Way Municipal Split, the approach he believes is the least disruptive to businesses and residents of Brampton. Committee held a discussion on this matter, asked questions of D. Cutajar, and then considered the following motion.


Economic Development Committee Meeting of June 26, 2000, re: PUBLIC NOTICE – CRTC 2000-67 – 905 RELIEF PLANNING (File A42) be received; and,

That staff be directed to forward a letter from the City of Brampton to the CRTC in support of

Option #5 – Three Way Municipal Split, as outlined in the aforementioned report, as this option provides the least disruptive approach for businesses and residents of Brampton; and,

That the City Manager or his designate attend the CRTC hearings, along with representatives of

the Brampton Board of Trade, to represent the City’s position to support Option #5. CARRIED P 2. Discussion re: JULY/AUGUST MEETING DATES FOR THE ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (File G24).

Discussion took place about whether or not there is a need for Committee to meet over the summer months. It was noted that this has generally been a slow period for this Committee, and that the July meeting is scheduled to take place in just over a week from today. The following motion was then considered.

EC059-2000 That the Economic Development Committee meetings of July 5, 2000 and August 2, 2000 be

cancelled; unless a meeting is required in which case it will be scheduled at the call of the Chair. CARRIED

P 3. Discussion re: AMENDMENT TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA TO ADD A SECTION FOR “BRAINSTORMING” OR “OPEN DISCUSSION” (File G24).

Mayor P. Robertson asked that this item be added for consideration today. He wondered about the possibility of allowing approximately 15 minutes at the end of each meeting for discussion of “new ideas” or “good suggestions”, noting he believes this would provide a valuable forum for the exchange of opinions and ideas. Discussion followed during which time Committee agreed such a forum could be worthwhile, and also put forward several topics for future consideration. D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, made note of this request for amendment to the agenda, and asked Committee members to please let him know in advance of any suggested topics for discussion at a particular meeting to allow for preparation prior to the meeting.

Q. ADJOURNMENT EC060-2000 That the Economic Development Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Monday,

September 25, 2000, at 12:00 noon, or at the call of the Chair. CARRIED

SEPTEMBER 25, 2000 MEMBERS PRESENT: City Councillor S. Hames, Chair

City Councillor B. Hunter, Vice-Chair Regional Councillor S. Fennell Regional Councillor G. Miles

Regional Councillor R. Begley City Councillor L. Jeffrey

City Councillor S. DiMarco Jim Carey, Association of Brampton Financial Institutions

Heather Picken, Brampton Board of Trade Rick Prouse, Brampton Downtown Business Association

Janet Biggart, Brampton Marketing Team Joe Harley, Top 100 Employers

MEMBERS ABSENT: City Councillor B. Cowie (other municipal business)

J. Keith Russell, Brampton Business Ambassadors (regrets) Rui Alves, Brampton Real Estate Board (a new representative has been chosen for BREB)

OTHERS PRESENT: Stuart Johnston, Brampton Board of Trade

Arn Kashino, KPMG Consulting LLP. STAFF PRESENT: D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office J. Wright, Chief Information Officer, Corporate Services

T. Unrau, Manager, Systems Development and Integration, Information Technology, Corporate Services



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The meeting was called to order at 12:10 p.m. and adjourned at 1:35 p.m. After due consideration of the matters placed before the Committee, the members beg leave to present its report as follows: Item Recommendation A. EC061-2000 APPROVAL OF AGENDA D1. EC062-2000 CITY OF BRAMPTON E-BUSINESS STRATEGY (File G25) E1. EC063-2000 CORPORATE CALLING SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER 2000 (File G25)

F1. EC064-2000 SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE (File M00) H1. EC065-2000 APPROVAL OF SISTER CITY AGREEMENT BETWEEN PLANO (TEXAS

USA) AND BRAMPTON (ONTARIO CANADA) (File G25) I1. EC066-2000 BRAMFACTS NEWSLETTER – SEPTEMBER 2000 (File M52) I2. EC067-2000 BRAMPTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE AND SMALL BUSINESS

ENTERPRISE CENTRE – CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2000 (File M42) K1. EC068-2000 TRADE SHOW DISPLAY EXPENDITURE (File G25) K2. EC069-2000 PROGRESS REPORT ON BRAMPTON MARKETING CAMPAIGN 2000 (File

M10) N1. EC070-2000 BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION – BOARD OF

MANAGEMENT – MAY 23, 2000 (File G25) O1. EC071-2000 BRAMPTON REAL ESTATE BOARD REPRESENTATIVE ON ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (File G25) P1. EC072-2000 BRAMPTON BOARD OF TRADE REPRESENTATIVE ON ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (File G25) Q. EC073-2000 ADJOURNMENT _____________________________________



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A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA EC061-2000 That the Agenda for the Economic Development Committee Meeting dated September 25, 2000

be approved, as amended to add: C 1. Announcement re: CHANGE IN BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES (File G25);

C 2. Announcement re: ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA ROYAL BANK COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AWARD (File M30);

F 1. Verbal update re: SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE (File M00); and,

P 1. Discussion re BRAMPTON BOARD OF TRADE REPRESENTATIVE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (File G25).

CARRIED

B. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST – nil C. ANNOUNCEMENTS

C 1. Announcement re: CHANGE IN BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES (File G25) (See Correspondence O1 and Other/New Business P1).

Committee Chair, City Councillor S. Hames, introduced Ms. Heather Picken, the new Brampton

Board of Trade representative on the Economic Development Committee, noting that each year the Immediate Past President of the Brampton Board of Trade will be the representative on Committee. On behalf of all members of Committee, she welcomed both Ms. Picken and Mr. Bob Nutbrown, who has been designated by the Brampton Real Estate Board as their representative on Committee.

C 2. Announcement re: ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA ROYAL

BANK COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AWARD (File M30). Committee Chair, City Councillor S. Hames, was pleased to announce that the Economic

Development Office recently won the Economic Developers Association of Canada Royal Bank Community Economic Development Platinum Award for the overall best “Community Economic Development Program” in Canada, as well as the Gold Award for being the best among communities with a population over 150,000. D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, informed Committee that he was delighted to pick up the awards on behalf of not only the Economic Development Office, but also on behalf of the Economic Development Committee and City Council. City Councillor S. Hames extended congratulations on behalf of Committee and Council.

D. DELEGATIONS

D 1. Focus Group Discussion re: CITY OF BRAMPTON E-BUSINESS STRATEGY (File G25). Facilitated by Mr. Arn Kashino, KPMG Consulting LLP.

D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, provided Committee with background information and an update on the e-business strategy being developed for the City of Brampton by KPMG Consulting LLP. He distributed a one-page handout illustrating the new concept for the home page, and provided additional information on upgrades to the City’s website. He introduced Mr. Arn Kashino, of KPMG, who he asked to undertake a small focus group today to facilitate discussion and get input to build into the e-business strategy.


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Mr. Arn Kashino, provided Committee with information on the focus groups undertaken to-date with respect to the City’s e-business strategy, and requested Committee’s input on information to be included on the City’s website. A focus group discussion followed and Mr. Kashino made note of Committee’s suggestions for e-business transactions and other information to be incorporated into the City’s website, including: Program Registrations and Payments Payment of Parking and POA Tickets, Property Taxes Season’s Tickets for the Theatres Requests for Tax Information – Assessments, Subdivision Agreements Applications for Committee of Adjustment, Sign Variance Committee Links to Region Information such as Garbage Collection Public Meeting Information (perhaps in place of newspaper ads) Decisions – Committee of Adjustment; Ontario Municipal Board (link) Licensing Information and Payments By-Laws with Search Capabilities Applications for Permits (building, street party, signs) GIS and Mapping Information Community Calendar

Committee asked questions of the delegation and staff and then considered the following motion.

EC062-2000 That the delegation of Mr. Arn Kashino, KPMG Consulting LLP, to the Economic Development

Committee Meeting of September 25, 2000, re: CITY OF BRAMPTON E-BUSINESS STRATEGY (File G25) be received.

CARRIED E. CORPORATE CALLING

E 1. Report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated September 25, 2000, re: CORPORATE CALLING SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER 2000 (File G25).

Committee was reminded to confirm their attendance with the Economic Development Office so

that they can be notified of any changes to this schedule. EC063-2000 That the report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated September 25,

2000, to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of September 25, 2000, re: CORPORATE CALLING SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER 2000 (File G25) be received.

CARRIED F. SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE

F 1. Verbal update from City Councillor L. Jeffrey and D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, re: SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE (File M00).

City Councillor L. Jeffrey and D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, provided Committee with a verbal update on the Small Business Enterprise Centre, including the following information: the new Small Business Coordinator is Brian Stittle expect to have a full complement of staff this fall the Small Business Incubator Program is moving along


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speakers are available through the Small Business Enterprise Centre there are still some spaces available for “Bridges to Better Business”, a business networking

event taking place on October 24, 2000 at the Brampton Centre for Sports and Entertainment On October 12, 2000, CITY TV’s Breakfast Television will air from the Small Business

Enterprise Centre, and will showcase businesses that have been assisted by the SBEC marketing will be started soon on the Home Occupation Program, a new service being offered

for home businesses to include use of a professional mailing address, boardrooms, telephone and fax services

Committee asked questions of the both City Councillor L. Jeffrey and D. Cutajar and then considered the following motion.

EC064-2000 That the verbal report from City Councillor L. Jeffrey and D. Cutajar, Director, Economic

Development Office, to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of September 25, 2000, re: SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE (File M00) be received.

CARRIED G. TOURISM SUB-COMMITTEE

At this time, City Councillor B. Hunter, Chair of the Tourism Sub-Committee, informed Committee that the sub-committee has been invited to participate in a television show “Trade Talks” with the Board of Trade re tourism in Brampton, on Thursday, September 28, 2000, 8:00 p.m.

H. BUSINESS ALLIANCE PROGRAM

H 1. Report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated September 25, 2000, re: APPROVAL OF SISTER CITY AGREEMENT BETWEEN PLANO (TEXAS USA) AND BRAMPTON (ONTARIO CANADA) (File G25).

D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, reminded Committee about the upcoming event

to officially sign this agreement and responded to questions.

EC065-2000 That the report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated September 25, 2000, to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of September 25, 200, re: APPROVAL OF SISTER CITY AGREEMENT BETWEEN PLANO (TEXAS USA) AND BRAMPTON (ONTARIO CANADA) (File G25) be received; and,

That a Sister City Agreement between the City of Plano and the City of Brampton, as outlined in

the official agreement document, be endorsed; and, That the Chair of the Economic Development Committee and the Mayor of the City of Brampton

be the honourary Chair and Spokespersons of the Plano-Brampton Sister City Committee, and that an annual budget of $5,000.00 be recommended to the City of Brampton Budget Committee.

CARRIED

I. BUSINESS COMMUNICATION (INFORMATION AND EVENTS)

I 1. BRAMFACTS NEWSLETTER – SEPTEMBER 2000 (File M52). EC066-2000 That the BRAMFACTS NEWSLETTER FOR SEPTEMBER 2000 (File M52), to the

Economic Development Committee Meeting of September 25, 2000, be received. CARRIED


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I 2. BRAMPTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE AND SMALL BUSINESS

ENTERPRISE CENTRE – CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2000 (File M42). D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, responded to questions about the business

delegation from Benzi, China. EC067-2000 That the BRAMPTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE AND SMALL BUSINESS

ENTERPRISE CENTRE – CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2000 (File M42), to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of September 25, 2000, be received.

CARRIED

J. DOWNTOWN MARKETING PARTNERSHIP – nil K. BRAMPTON MARKETING SUB-COMMITTEE

K 1. Report from L.V. McCool, City Manager, dated September 25, 2000, re: TRADE SHOW

DISPLAY EXPENDITURE (File G25). D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, responded to questions with respect to the trade

show display.

EC068-2000 That the report from L.V. McCool, City Manager, dated September 25, 2000, to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of September 25, 2000, re: TRADE SHOW DISPLAY EXPENDITURE (File G25) be received; and,

That, given the city-wide significance of the new trade show display system approved in the 2000

Economic Development Office budget, the City Manager be authorized to support overage expenditures beyond the Council approved $75,000.00 for the purchase of a new City of Brampton Trade Show Display System; to be supported by the General Government cost centre residing in the City Manager’s Office.

CARRIED

K 2. Presentation by J. Biggart, Chair, Brampton Marketing Sub-Committee, re: PROGRESS REPORT ON BRAMPTON MARKETING CAMPAIGN 2000 (File M10).

J. Biggart, Chair of the Brampton Marketing Sub-Committee, provided a verbal progress report on

the Brampton Marketing Campaign 2000, and responded to Committee’s questions. Items covered in her report included:

a variety of ads, editorials, testimonials have appeared in, or will be submitted to, a number of

publications, including Auto World, Canadian Business, Globe and Mail Report on Business, the National Post, copies of which she circulated;

Brampton was the only city to put an ad in the Toronto Star’s special feature on the Olympic Games congratulating our olympians; and the marketing sub-committee will continue to look at these types of forums

EC069-2000 That the verbal progress report from J. Biggart, Chair, Brampton Marketing Sub-Committee, to

the Economic Development Committee Meeting of September 25, 2000, re: PROGRESS REPORT ON BRAMPTON MARKETING CAMPAIGN 2000 (File M10) be received.

CARRIED L. BRAMPTON FILM LIAISON SUB-COMMITTEE – nil


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M. BRAMPTON AMBASSADORS’ SOCIETY – nil N. MINUTES N 1. BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION – BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

– MAY 23, 2000 (File G25). EC070-2000 That the MINUTES OF THE BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION –

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT MEETING OF MAY 23, 2000 (File G25), to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of September 25, 2000, be received.

CARRIED O. CORRESPONDENCE O 1. Correspondence from Lynn M. Martin, Executive Director, Brampton Real Estate Board, dated

September 15, 2000, re: BRAMPTON REAL ESTATE BOARD REPRESENTATIVE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (File G25).

EC071-2000 That the correspondence from Lynn M. Martin, Executive Director, Brampton Real Estate Board,

dated September 15, 2000, to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of September 25, 2000, re: BRAMPTON REAL ESTATE BOARD REPRESENTATIVE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (File G25) be received; and,

That Mr. Bob Nutbrown be accepted as the Brampton Real Estate Board representative on the

Economic Development Committee. CARRIED P. OTHER/NEW BUSINESS

P 1. Discussion re BRAMPTON BOARD OF TRADE REPRESENTATIVE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (File G25).

As announced by Committee Chair, City Councillor S. Hames, each year the Immediate Past

President of the Brampton Board of Trade will be the representative on Economic Development Committee.

EC072-2000 That Ms. Heather Picken be accepted as the Brampton Board of Trade representative on the

Economic Development Committee. CARRIED Q. ADJOURNMENT EC073-2000 That the Economic Development Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Monday, October

23, 2000, at 12:00 noon, or at the call of the Chair. CARRIED

OCTOBER 23, 2000 MEMBERS PRESENT: City Councillor S. Hames, Chair

City Councillor B. Hunter, Vice-Chair Regional Councillor S. Fennell Regional Councillor G. Miles

Regional Councillor R. Begley City Councillor L. Jeffrey (left at 12:45 p.m. – other municipal business)

City Councillor S. DiMarco City Councillor B. Cowie

Heather Picken, Brampton Board of Trade Rick Prouse, Brampton Downtown Business Association

Janet Biggart, Brampton Marketing Team Joe Harley, Top 100 Employers

MEMBERS ABSENT: Jim Carey, Association of Brampton Financial Institutions (regrets) (S.

Johnston, Brampton Board of Trade, acted as designate) J. Keith Russell, Brampton Business Ambassadors (regrets)

Bob Nutbrown, Brampton Real Estate Board (regrets) OTHERS PRESENT: Stuart Johnston, Brampton Board of Trade (designate for J. Carey, Association of

Brampton Financial Institutions)

STAFF PRESENT: D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office B. Stittle, Small Business Coordinator, Economic Development Office



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The meeting was called to order at 12:08 p.m. and adjourned at 1:15 p.m. After due consideration of the matters placed before the Committee, the members beg leave to present its report as follows: Item Recommendation A. EC074-2000 APPROVAL OF AGENDA E 1. EC075-2000 CORPORATE CALLING SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER 2000 (File G25) F 1. EC076-2000 BRAMPTON SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE: PROGRESS

REPORT (File G25) G 1. EC077-2000 APPROVAL OF TOURISM BRAMPTON WORK PLAN AND BUDGET (File

G25) I 1. EC078-2000 BRAMFACTS NEWSLETTER – OCTOBER 2000 (File M52) M 1. EC079-2000 MR. KEITH RUSSELL ANNOUNCEMENT (File G25) N 1. EC080-2000 BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION – BOARD OF

MANAGEMENT – JUNE 27, 2000 (File G25) N 2. EC081-2000 DOWNTOWN BRAMPTON TRANSITION TEAM – JULY 6, 2000 (File G25) P 2. EC082-2000 USE OF COUNCIL COMMITTEE ROOM FOR FUTURE ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETINGS (File G24) Q. EC083-2000 ADJOURNMENT _____________________________________



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A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA EC074-2000 That the Agenda for the Economic Development Committee Meeting dated October 23, 2000 be

approved, as amended, to add: P 1. Discussion re: HIGHWAY 410 EXTENSION (File T17); P 2. Discussion re: USE OF COUNCIL COMMITTEE ROOM FOR FUTURE

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETINGS (File G24).

CARRIED B. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST – nil C. ANNOUNCEMENTS – nil D. DELEGATIONS – nil E. CORPORATE CALLING

E 1. Report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated October 16, 2000, re: CORPORATE CALLING SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER 2000 (File G25).

Committee members were reminded to confirm their attendance with the Economic Development

Office, and to meet in front of the business establishment five minutes before the scheduled time. EC075-2000 That the report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated October 16, 2000,

to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of October 23, 2000, re: CORPORATE CALLING SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER 2000 (File G25) be received.

CARRIED F. SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE F 1. Report from B. Stittle, Small Business Coordinator, Economic Development Office, dated October

16, 2000, re: BRAMPTON SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE: PROGRESS REPORT (File G25).

Brian Stittle, Small Business Coordinator, Economic Development Office, highlighted the key points in his report, as follows: Dedicated and Shared Staffing Co-op Students Expansion of 33 Queen Street Advertising, Publicity and Media Relations Plans Breakfast Television Broadcast and “Bridges to Better Business” Event Speakers’ Tour and Young Entrepreneurs Program Creation of a Newsletter Web Site SBEC Services Package 2001 Business Plan Update: Partnerships; Seminars; Statistics; Staffing Levels Business Registration General Inquiries Consultations


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Committee held a discussion on this matter, recognized the high volume of inquiries handled through the SBEC, and asked questions of staff. The following motion was then considered.

EC076-2000 That the report from B. Stittle, Small Business Coordinator, Economic Development Office, dated

October 16, 2000, to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of October 23, 2000, re: BRAMPTON SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE: PROGRESS REPORT (File G25) be received.

CARRIED G. TOURISM SUB-COMMITTEE

G 1. Report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated October 23, 2000, re: APPROVAL OF TOURISM BRAMPTON WORK PLAN AND BUDGET (File G25).

D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, went over the recommendations in the report and the mandate of the Tourism Sub-Committee. During discussion on this matter, Committee put forward suggestions on ways of attracting a hotel to Brampton; cross-promotion of events; links to the Brampton Downtown Business Association and the Arts Council; electronic signage; satellite kiosks throughout the City; a Tourism Booth in Gage Park and directional signage to the booth. City Councillor B. Hunter, Sub-Committee Chair, and D. Cutajar responded to Committee’s questions. The following motion was then considered.

EC077-2000 That the report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated October 23, 2000, to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of October 23, 2000, re: APPROVAL OF TOURISM BRAMPTON WORK PLAN AND BUDGET (File G25) be received; and,

That the Tourism Brampton Work Plan and Budget 2001 be endorsed, subject to Budget

Committee approval of the proposed annual City commitment of $50,000.00 in program funding; and,

That, subject to Budget Committee 2001 approval, the City’s Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer be

authorized to create a Tourism account within the Economic Development Office, thereby allowing the Director of Economic Development to manage program-based expenditures and revenues; and,

That following the Municipal Election 2000, a new City Councillor be appointed Chair of the

Tourism Brampton initiative and that Economic Development Committee seek nominations and provide a final recommendation for City Council approval.

CARRIED H. BUSINESS ALLIANCE PROGRAM – nil I. BUSINESS COMMUNICATION (INFORMATION AND EVENTS)

I 1. BRAMFACTS NEWSLETTER – OCTOBER 2000 (File M52).

D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, directed Committee’s attention to the front-page article on the purchase of the CP Rail Line that runs through Brampton.

EC078-2000 That the OCTOBER 2000 BRAMFACTS NEWSLETTER (File M52), to the Economic

Development Committee Meeting of October 23, 2000, be received. CARRIED


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J. DOWNTOWN MARKETING PARTNERSHIP – nil K. BRAMPTON MARKETING SUB-COMMITTEE – nil L. BRAMPTON FILM LIAISON SUB-COMMITTEE – nil M. BRAMPTON BUSINESS AMBASSADOR PROGRAM M 1. Report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated October 23, 2000, re:

MR. KEITH RUSSELL ANNOUNCEMENT (File G25).

D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, went through the recommendations in the report and outlined Mr. Keith Russell’s contributions to the City in various capacities. Committee acknowledged Mr. Russell’s outstanding contributions to the Brampton Business Community in his roles as a member of the Economic Development Committee and Chair of the Brampton Business Ambassador Program, and extended best wishes to him.

EC079-2000 That the report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated October 23, 2000,

to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of October 23, 2000, re: MR. KEITH RUSSELL ANNOUNCEMENT (File G25) be received; and,

That Mr. Russell’s intention to not continue as a member of the Economic Development

Committee and as Chair of the Brampton Business Ambassador Program following the end of his term in November 2000 be accepted; and,

That Mr. Russell be appropriately recognized for his outstanding contribution to the Brampton

Business Community during the past two decades; and, That during the time frame November and December 2000, the Economic Development Office

receive written nominations for the position of Chair, Brampton Business Ambassador Program, whereby at the Economic Development Committee Meeting of January 2001 a new member can be selected; and that the Trade Talks newspaper shall be used as a channel for announcing the nomination process.

CARRIED N. MINUTES N 1. BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION – BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

– JUNE 27, 2000 (File G25). EC080-2000 That the MINUTES OF THE BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION’S

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT MEETING OF JUNE 27, 2000 (File G25), to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of October 23, 2000, be received.

CARRIED N 2. DOWNTOWN BRAMPTON TRANSITION TEAM – JULY 6, 2000 (File G25). EC081-2000 That the MINUTES OF THE DOWNTOWN BRAMPTON TRANSITION TEAM

MEETING OF JULY 6, 2000 (File G25), to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of October 23, 2000, be received.

CARRIED


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O. CORRESPONDENCE – nil P. OTHER/NEW BUSINESS P 1. Discussion re: HIGHWAY 410 EXTENSION (File T17).

J. Harley provided Committee with information about the Highway 410 extension, which he had gathered through attendance at a recent public meeting and through discussions with A.D. MacMillan, Commissioner of Works and Transportation. Committee held a brief discussion on this matter and shared information about the extension.

P 2. Discussion re: USE OF COUNCIL COMMITTEE ROOM FOR FUTURE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETINGS (File G24).

Committee members expressed an interest in meeting in the Council Committee Room, subject to availability, instead of Council Chambers, and then considered the following motion.

EC082-2000 That future meetings of the Economic Development Committee be held in Council Committee

Room. CARRIED Q. ADJOURNMENT

Committee Chair, City Councillor S. Hames, reminded members that this is the last scheduled meeting for the year and thanked everyone for their contributions. Additionally, she took this opportunity on behalf of Committee and staff to extend good wishes to City Councillor Bob Hunter in his future endeavours, and thanked him for his excellent work as Vice-Chair of the Committee, and as Chair of the Tourism Sub-Committee.

EC083-2000 That the Economic Development Committee do now adjourn to meet again in January 2001, or at the call of the Chair.

CARRIED

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