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171114 Development MIN= ATTENDANCE Deb Gilvesy, Lisa Gilvesy, Councillor Jim Hayes (Left 9:10 AM), Kirby Heckford (Arrived 8:25 AM), Mayor Stephen Molnar, Lindsay Morgan, Ashton Nembhard (Left 9 AM), Steve Spanjers, Randy Thornton (Left 8:50 AM), Cedric Tomico (Arrived 7:45 AM), John Veldman Staff Present: Cephas Panschow, Eric Gilbert (County Planner) MEMBERS ABSENT/REGRETS Andrew Burns, Mel Getty, Jesse Goossens 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:35 AM. 2. Adoption of Agenda Moved By: D. Gilvesy Seconded By: J. Veldman Resolution # 1 THAT the Agenda as revised (Vacant Industrial/Commercial Inventory, Q3 Report) for the Development Committee meeting of November 14, 2017 be adopted. 3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof – None Declared 4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting – September 12, 2017 Moved By: D. Gilvesy Seconded By: J. Hayes Resolution # 2 THAT the Minutes of the Development Committee Meeting of September 12, 2017 be approved. 5. Delegations and Presentations 5.1. Vacant Industrial and Commercial Land Inventory/Norfolk Mall Planner provided information on the Norfolk Mall and the holding provision that was part of the decision from the 1985 Ontario Municipal Board hearing and that was included in their Official Plan. The Holding Provision for the food sales component of a department store extended until January 1, 2016 after which it can be removed subject to a The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg Development Committee November 14, 2017 7:30 AM Boardroom, Customer Service Centre 10 Lisgar Ave, Tillsonburg MINUTES Development Committee Meeting Minutes (November 14, 2017) - 2 - satisfactory market assessment. Norfolk is currently redoing their Official Plan and have recommended that the designation change to Shopping Centre. Oxford Planning has provided comments in this regard and the update will be reviewed by Norfolk County Council. 6. Information Items 6.1. Community Strategic Plan – Deputy Clerk position has been successfully recruited and a report will be forthcoming. 6.2. Post-Secondary Education – No update 6.3. Tillsonburg Hydro Inc – Branding complete. 6.4. Town Hall Task Force – Colliers has presented the findings of the Market Sounding interviews to the committee, who have provided guidance as how to proceed. Committee requested site summary and information on the status quo scenario versus new construction. Is the Town required to provide a certain amount of spaces to the mall? Will be looked into. 7. General Business & Reports 7.1. Monthly Project Update 7.1.1. Parking Study Update – Staff provided an update on the Business Plan item, which will be awarded shortly with a scheduled completion by Q1 2018. Three main items are evaluating potential lots for redevelopment based on current use, reviewing movement of cars/pedestrians around the Town Centre Mall, and reviewing accessible parking along Broadway. Anticipated to be complete by Q1 2018. 7.1.2. Wayfinding Signage Update – Deferred 7.2. Letter to Minister regarding Bill 148 Fair Workplaces for Better Jobs Act D. Gilvesy provided an overview of the letter and public reports surrounding this issue. Although the minimum wage increase has got the most attention, there are significant issues with other aspects to the legislation. Concern from some municipalities around on call employees and also how this might impact Fire and Works Departments. There is also concern about the impact on farm operations and offshore workers as well as the ability of Ontario’s agriculture sector to compete with foreign competition. Suggestion to add this information to the letter. Development Committee Meeting Minutes (November 14, 2017) - 3 - Moved By: L. Morgan Seconded By: A. Nemhbard Proposed Resolution 3 THAT the letter as revised be circulated to the Ontario Government and appropriate agencies (AMO, MPP, etc) Carried 7.3. Asia Mission Update/ Q3 Report Staff reported that while the Town’s lead files opened were below target, this does not include the 108 lead files opened by SOMA. Prospecting hours and client visits are well over targets. 15 new businesses opened year to date versus five closures. Mission to Asia through Southwestern Ontario Marketing Alliance but also includes portions of the SCOR Business Meetings and the Premier’s Mission. 7.4. Members – Vacant Industrial and Commercial Land Inventory L. Morgan, D. Gilvesy, R. Thornton, J. Goossens – Primary intent is to provide feedback to County on their vacant inventory study, but also to identify options to increase the industrial and commercial supply of land as well as underutilized areas (Stretch of Simcoe St, Parking lots) for redevelopment. 8. Committee Minutes & Reports 8.1. Tillsonburg District Chamber of Commerce – No update 8.2. Downtown Business Improvement Association – Christmas Crawl is scheduled for December 1. This is the fifth year of the Façade program so reviewing opportunities to keep or expand the program. Have secured Tourism signage on Hwy 3 with more info to follow. Town/BIA are in discussion regarding LED lighting in the downtown core. Suggestion to consider changing the light standards at the same time to improve aesthetics/lighting. 8.3. Tillsonburg District Real Estate Board – Committee received the monthly report. Some concern regarding energy audits that may be required prior to sale and impact of marijuana legislation and impact to housing. 8.4. Physician Recruitment – Budget request for Oxford wide initiative made to County Council. 9. Correspondence - None 10. Other Business 10.1. Roundtable Development Committee Meeting Minutes (November 14, 2017) - 4 - Onward Thrift Store is doing well and donates proceeds back to the community so if anyone is aware of opportunities, especially educational, please pass on. Town working to attract a new user to the 1 Clearview Dr property. Second Job Fair held on October 12 and went well. Businesses indicated that it was valuable so Town/MSC are planning to do a subsequent job fair in 2018. Council has approved the use of bonds as a method of providing security instead of cash or letters of credit. This reduces the cost of providing security while still providing appropriate protection for the Town. Town has been great to work with in getting projects moving forward and this is another example of thinking outside the box. 11. Closed Session - None 12. Next Meeting The next meeting of the Development Committee is scheduled for 7:30 AM on Tuesday, December 12, 2017. 13. Adjournment Moved By: S. Spanjers Seconded By: Proposed Resolution 4 The meeting adjourned at 9:58 AM.