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Community Development Advisory Committee Meeting November 19, 2015 – 10:00 a.m. Bud Clayton Memorial Room, 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie, ON
AGENDA Page 1.
Call to Order
Adoption of the Agenda a) That the agenda for the November 19, 2015 meeting of the Community Development Advisory Committee be adopted.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
Adoption of Minutes a) Minutes of Meeting held October 5, 2015
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That the minutes of the Community Development Advisory Committee meeting held October 5, 2015 be adopted. 5.
Deputations and/or Presentations Wayne Robinson and Marcel Giroux of W. A. Robinson will address a) the Committee with respect to the K&P Trail, Tichborne to Sharbot Lake b)
Ken Gilpin, Frontenac County Weed Inspector will address the Committee with respect to noxious weeds
Briefings
Reports to the Community Development Advisory a) 2015-12 Community Development Advisory Committee Economic Development Report
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b)
Joe Gallivan, Director of Planning and Economic Development will provide the Committee with an overview of Working Across Boundaries
Communications
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Other Business
Next Meeting
Adjournment
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AGENDA ITEM #a)
Minutes of the Community Development Advisory Committee Meeting October 5, 2015 A meeting of the Community Development Advisory Committee was held in the Frontenac Room, County Administrative Office, 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie on Monday, October 5, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Present: Robert Clinton Barrie Gilbert Betty Hunter Tracy John Wilma Kenny Councillor John McDougall, Council Liaison Councillor Ron Higgins Warden Denis Doyle Staff Present: Anne Marie Young, Manager of Economic Development Alison Vandervelde, Communications Officer (Recording Secretary) Kelly Pender, CAO 1.
Call to Order
Ms. Vandervelde called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. and Chaired the meeting until an election of officers was held. 2.
Welcome and Introductions
Committee Members introduced themselves, gave a brief description of their background and their interest in joining the CDAC.
Minutes of Meeting held October 5, 2015
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AGENDA ITEM #a)
Adoption of the Agenda
Moved By: Seconded By:
Councillor John McDougall Councillor Ron Higgins
That the agenda for the October 5, 2015 meeting of the Community Development Advisory Committee be adopted. CARRIED 4.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were none. 5.
Adoption of Minutes
Mandate and Key Activities a)
2015-099 Community Development Advisory Committee Overview of Committee Mandate
Ms. Young presented to the committee the current state of the Economic Development Implementation Plan, and the K&P Trails Master Plan. The committee discussed Ms. Young’s report as it relates to the mandate and work of the committee. There was some discussion around recommending to County Council a change to the name of the committee, but it was decided that it is too early in the committee’s work to do so. Moved By: Seconded By:
Councillor McDougall Ms. Hunter
THAT Council of the County of Frontenac rename the committee as the Economic and Community Development Advisory Committee. DEFERRED
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AGENDA ITEM #a)
Election of Officers a)
Election of Chair
Moved By: Seconded By:
Councillor McDougall Councillor Higgins
That Wilma Kenny be nominated Chair of the Community Development Advisory Committee for 2015. CARRIED Moved By: Seconded By:
Ms. Hunter Councillor Ron Higgins
That nominations for Chair be closed. CARRIED b)
Election of Vice-Chair
Moved By: Seconded By:
Councillor Higgins Mr. Gilbert
That Betty Hunter be nominated Vice-Chair of the Community Development Advisory Committee for 2015. CARRIED Moved By: Seconded By:
Councillor Higgins Mr. Clinton
That nominations for Vice-Chair be closed. CARRIED 8.
Deputations and/or Presentations
Reports to the Community Development Advisory a)
2015-098 Community Development Advisory Committee Sustainability Workshop Finalization
The committee supported the draft agenda for the Sustainability Workshop, and made several constructive suggestions:
Community Development Advisory Committee Minutes October 5, 2015
Minutes of Meeting held October 5, 2015
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Ms. Hunter requested that members of the committee receive maps ahead of time in order to prepare for the exercises. It was noted that the First Nations community must be involved in the plan moving forward. Councillor McDougall suggested that information could be pulled from the Natural Heritage Study to create more robust asset maps as a starting-off point. Participants should be provided with a list of the types of assets we want them to plot so that they don’t miss anything (i.e., accommodations). Councillor McDougall suggested that a guest speaker is likely not required.
Staff encouraged committee members to forward the Workshop Invitation to anyone they think would like to attend. b)
Committee Orientation
- County of Frontenac Procedural By-law (Meeting Management)
- Code of Conduct for Members of County Council & Committees
Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk provided the Committee with a PowerPoint presentation on both the County of Frontenac Procedural By-law and the Code of Conduct for Members of County Council & Committees. Members of the Committee were required to sign off on the Code of Conduct. 10.
Communications
Other Business
Ms. Vandervelde encouraged the committee to consider submitting nominations for the Access Award. 12.
Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Community Development Advisory Committee is scheduled for Thursday, November 19th, at 10am. 13.
Adjournment
Moved By: Seconded By:
Councillor Higgins Mr. Gilbert
That the meeting hereby adjourn at 2:55pm CARRIED
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Report 2015-120 To:
Community Development Advisory Committee
From:
Anne Marie Young, Manager of Economic Development
Date of meeting:
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Re: Community Development Advisory Committee – Economic Development Report Recommendation This Report is for information purposes only. Background At its July 2015 regular meeting County Council approved the Terms of Reference for the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) as follows: Mandate Set priorities for sustainability in the Frontenacs, implementing the visions outlined in Directions for Our Future, the Economic Development Charter & Implementation Plan, and the Trails Master Plan. Key Activities
Create short-term project teams for focused development within priorities Evaluate project team recommendations through a sustainability lens Proactively advise and inform Council to ensure decisions account for regional and long-term implications Improve community engagement in the activities that will lead to a sustainable future for the Frontenacs
Comment The following information on current activities with regard to economic development, sustainability and trail development is offered to the committee members for perusal:
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Economic Development Recently County Council directed staff to apply to the RED program by leveraging the funds allocated for advancing economic development in the Frontenacs and using the work compiled for the Economic Development Charter and Implementation Plan. Rural Economic Development (RED) program provides cost-shared funding support (in this case up to 50% for municipalities) for projects that will strengthen rural Ontario. With the support of the RED program, rural communities, organizations and businesses are better positioned to create jobs and attract investment. According to the RED guidelines collaboration is important and states that projects involving local partnerships strengthen rural Ontario by providing benefits to more than one community and improving overall competitiveness. County staff is proposing to lever the aforementioned funds in an application that would include projects identified for each of the four Townships and which fall within the themes identified in Charter: Trips & Trails (accommodation), Food and Beverage and Recreational Lifestyle. Staff will work closely with both Township staff and economic development committees to determine the projects to be included in the application. Contributions, cash and/or in-kind, from the townships supported by resolutions from Township Councils will lend more strength to application. Other agencies such as Frontenac CFDC and our Regional Tourism Organisations will be approached for support as well. Should the application be successful it is anticipated it would be June before an agreement would be signed and the timeframe for implementation could be spread over a 3 year period. County staff will do the leg work and write the application which is expected to be submitted for the first RED deadline of January 15, 2016. Action for CDAC: Assist in determining possible projects for the Townships to consider. See outline of suggestions to date attached as “Appendix A”. Directions for Our Future – the County’s Integrated Community Sustainability Plan. The County’s annual Sustainability Workshop was held October 22, 2015. The approximately 70 people in attendance completed a mapping exercise that identified assets that cam be currently found in the County and assets that were missing or are needed to foster economic prosperity in the Frontenacs. They were also asked to identify 5 must-see places and 5 must-have places to improve the economy of the Frontenacs. Action for CDAC: Lists & maps of Must Sees and Must Haves will reviewed at this CDAC meeting to narrow down the priorities and with Council’s support – and potentially the help of shortterm working groups – develop implementation plans for each. Note: Must Sees and Must Haves will be sent under separate cover.
Community Development Advisory Committee – Economic Development Report November 19, 2015
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K&P Trail Development The K&P Trail is completed to Tichborne. Initially the trail development was to stop at Fream Street and Fream was then to be used to access Rd 38 and users would then travel along 38 to and across the public crossing of the rail tracks. Stopping at Fream Street was also done to avoid the Canadian Pacific rail yard. However after several conversations with the local residents it was made obvious that stopping at this location was an unsafe solution. Here local residents access their mailboxes, some travel to their homes on the east side of the trail, and it is an access to the local outdoor rink where people park. Staff consulted with the contractor and Central Frontenac staff to determine an alternate route and subsequently the trail was then extended across Fream Street and veering left of the rail yard exits to Rd 38 just before the railway road crossing. Further, to alleviate the traffic and parking issues at the outdoor rink, the trail was widened and an adequate sized parking lot was established. Central Frontenac took the opportunity to extend the parking lot a bit further to enhance areas around the rink hut and privies. The parking lot will be utilized for both users of the outdoor rink and of the trail. Other work includes stone dust from Fish Creek Road to Oclean Lane access and gates at these locations. The trail build is within budget for 2015. Several issues regarding beaver dams and fencing have been received and dealt with according to the County’s K&P Implementation Plan. An update will be presented at this meeting on the status of acquiring land for the implementation of the next phase of the K&P – Tichborne to Sharbot Lake. Action for CDAC: Advise and inform Council of the land acquisition process for the development of the K&P Trail. Sustainability Implications In all that we do in the name of economic development in the Frontenacs, we will live by a set of principles that balance the economy, environment, social, and cultural interest of our communities. Financial Implications There is an allotment in the 2015 budget for the K&P Trail development and activities for monitoring Directions for Our Future. Budget deliberations for 2016 will determine the allocation from the $500,000 in reserves for the economic development implementation plan.
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Organizations, Departments and Individuals Consulted and/or Affected Members of CDAC County Council & staff Township of Frontenac Islands Township of South Frontenac Township of Central Frontenac Township of North Frontenac Central Frontenac Economic Development Advisory Committee North Frontenac Economic Development Task Force Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation Residents of the County of Frontenac
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RED Grant – Opportunities for Member Municipalities DRAFT – v.1.1 Municipality
E.D. Charter Theme Trips & Trails
Frontenac Islands
South Frontenac
FI-1: General Promotion of the Islands for biking and hiking – with emphasis on nonmotorized access FI-2: Investigate alternatives for transporting visitors to Big Sandy Bay during the peak summer months
SF-1: Look to establish Centennial Park in Harrowsmith as a destination for hosting events and events tourism. Build upon the proximity to the K&P Trail, Kingston, 401 and as a gateway to Central and North Frontenac. SF-2: Build upon the efforts of Frontenac Rides to document and promote South Frontenac as a cycling and scenic touring destination
Central Frontenac
NF-1: Prepare an accommodation report that looks at existing, potential and siting for an appropriate accommodation model that will fit the unique product offering of North Frontenac. Ensure planning and zoning barriers are removed. NF-2: Lead municipality for the development of a branding exercise that strengthens the overall “Frontenac” brand while incorporating/ recognizing local identity. (e.g., Four Season, More Reasons)
County
Total
CoF-1: Branding – working with NF as lead to develop a “Frontenac” Brand CoF-2: Web-portal and mobile app – develop a web portal for citizens, visitors and business that will put relevant business and lifestyle data in one location. CoF-3: Accommodation – Build upon the experience of NF to develop a model that can be replicated throughout the County
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CF-1: Develop Central Frontenac (in particular Sharbot Lake) as a spoke and hub for trails activity with access to North Frontenac, Lanark, Trans Canada Trail and south to South Frontenac, Kingston and the Islands. CF-2: Promote and expand accommodation opportunities to support the spoke and hub concept. CF-3: Make connections to other spokes and hub communities to exam opportunities for cross promotion. (e.g. Bancroft)
North Frontenac
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Food & Beverage
Rural Lifestyle
FI-3: Develop a promotion strategy for attracting F&B establishments to Wolfe Island FI-4: Develop a promotion strategy for attracting Tourists from Kingston (Upper N.Y.) state to the Island to shop and sample local cuisine (e.g., Sausalito, Calif.) FI-5: Investigate options for Marina developments with a focus on tourism attraction FI-5: Promotion of the Islands as a unique location for families and retirees looking for proximity city services, but with a rural flavour.
SF-3: Review O.P., CIP and grant options for improving opportunities for farm-gate sales and for growing farm-gate sales into larger commercial enterprises.
SF-4: Promotion of South Frontenac as a unique location for families and retirees looking for proximity city services, but with a rural flavour.
CF-4: Promote and expand food and beverage opportunities to support the spoke and hub concept. CF-5: Review O.P., CIP and grant option for improving opportunities for accommodation and F&B businesses
CF-6: Promotion of Central Frontenac as a unique location for families and retirees looking for proximity city services, but with a rural flavour.
66,667
133,333
111,111
CoF-6: Recreation Infrastructure Plan and Mapping – complete, timely and accurate baseline data for use by citizens, visitors, business and event planners.
385,000
785,000
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NF-3: Promotion of North Frontenac as a unique location for families and retirees looking for proximity city services, but with a rural flavour. NF-4: Make the commitment to be “investment ready” by promoting N.F. as a community open to communal servicing opportunities as a way to promote a more “care free” and environmental responsibility. 88,889
CoF-4: Food & Beverage BR+E – documenting existing assets and looking for linkages and opportunities. CoF-5: Community Development Coordinator Position – to actively engage the community in the development, promotion of business. As well as support for the Mgr of Ec. Dev. In identifying and applying for grants that benefit the Frontenacs.
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County Contribution Municipal Contribution RED Grant
30,334
55,666
49,278
41,278
233,000
410,000
10,000 26,333 66,667
25,000 52,667 133,333
17,500 43,889 111,111
12,500 35,111 88,889
152,075 385,000
65,000 310,000 785,000
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