Body: Council Type: Minutes Meeting: Regular Date: May 9, 2019 Collection: Agenda Attachments Municipality: Frontenac County
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Minutes of the Community Development Advisory Committee Meeting May 9, 2019 A meeting of the Community Development Advisory Committee was held in the Bud Clayton Memorial Room, County Administrative Office, 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 10:00 AM Present: Barrie Gilbert Lisa Henderson Betty Hunter Wilma Kenny Gregory Rodgers Councillor Alan Revill, Council Liaison Councillor Denis Doyle Regrets: Mary Kloosterman Staff Present: Richard Allen, Manager of Economic Development Kelly Pender, Chief Administrative Officer Alison Vandervelde, Communications Officer Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk (Recording Secretary) 1.
Call to Order
Ms. Amini called the meeting to order at 10:33 a.m. 2.
Committee Orientation a)
Ms. Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk, provided the new Community Development Advisory Committee with an orientation which included an overview of meeting procedures, the Community Development Advisory Committees mandate and the members roles and responsibilities with respect to the Code of Conduct for elected and appointed officials. Election of Officers
Ms. Amini conducted the election of officers
a)
Election of Chair
Moved By: Seconded By:
Mr. Rodgers Mr. Gilbert
That Betty Hunter be elected Chair of the Community Development Advisory Committee for 2019. Carried Moved By: Seconded By:
Councillor Doyle Ms. Henderson
That nominations for Chair be closed. Carried b)
Election of Vice Chair
Moved By: Seconded By:
Ms. Hunter Councillor Doyle
That Wilma Kenny be elected Vice-Chair of the Community Development Advisory Committee for 2019. Carried Moved By: Seconded By:
Councillor Doyle Ms. Hunter
That nominations for Vice-Chair be closed. Carried Ms. Hunter assumed the Chair. 4.
Adoption of the Agenda
Moved By: Seconded By:
Councillor Doyle Mr. Rodgers
That the agenda for the May 9, 2019 meeting of the Community Development Advisory Committee be adopted. Carried 5.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
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6.
Adoption of Minutes a)
Minutes of Meeting held October 11, 2018
Moved By: Seconded By:
Ms. Kenny Mr. Gilbert
That the minutes of the Community Development Advisory Committee meeting held October 11, 2018 be adopted. Carried 7.
Deputations and/or Presentations
Briefings a)
Mr. Richard Allen, Manager of Economic Development provided the Committee with a briefing on Tourism in Frontenac. He noted the new Frontenac Visitor Guide and suggested that when visiting outside of the County, to have a supply of these guides with you that can be left at restaurants and other public locations. It was noted that the ferry to the United States is not identified on the map. Canada Tourism focuses on Canada’s larger Cities like Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal so partnerships need to be developed to get the word out that we are not far from Toronto or that we are half way between the Niagara Falls Quebec City corridors. In addition, he noted that millennials are steering away from destinations like Niagara Falls and are looking for more unique experiences. It was suggested that encouraging business to become bicycle friendly could get them into the Ontario Bike map. With respect to the Islands, there should also be some focus on working with Cape Vincent, NY and the development of a bike trail along the St. Lawrence, including cross overs to the United States as discussions with US partners indicate that bicyclist are directed to Hill Island. Staff will continue to pursue this. The Committee also had a discussion on “skip the traffic” which takes motorists over the border to the US at St. Vincent, N.Y, along the shores of Lake Ontario and back over to the Canadian side at Niagara Falls which helps motorists avoid the traffic in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
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9.
Reports to the Community Development Advisory a)
2019-052 Community Development Advisory Committee Ferry by Foot 2019 Implementation Plan
Ms. Vandervelde provided an overview of the report. She noted that the shuttle will be extended to Labour Day weekend and staff are considering including Friday’s as part of the shuttle. With respect to parking, she noted that the Visitors Guide contains a map of downtown Kingston that highlights the parking lot(s) near the ferry terminal. In addition, there is signage at the dock itself. Social media posts will also include information on how and where to park in Kingston. It was suggested that advertising also be done at the Portsmouth Olympic Harbour as there are many sailing regattas that take place there and visitors may not realize that this is a free ferry. In terms of using a bus with a bike rack, staff noted that this was considered last year and staff will continue to look into this however no requests were received for this last year. b)
2019-053 Community Development Advisory Committee Event Incentive Program 2018 Review
Mr. Allen provided an overview of the report. The Committee comments support the requirement for potential events to establish goals for attracting external visitors. As a regional destination Economic Development promotor, our goal is to attract visitors from outside the region. Any event that receives funding is offered assistance with social media posting and supportive marketing. It was noted that tourism information coming from the Province jumps from Prince Edward County to the 1000 Islands; however Mr. Allen noted that this is paid marketing. We attempt to latch on to Kingston marketing as we provide a benefit to Kingston by creating experiences that keep people an additional night in a Kingston hotel. Discussions arose around a transportation or shuttle service that would take visitors to various destinations in the Frontenacs. The County has not yet considered the effect that a transportation service in the County could have on tourism as it has only focused in the past on the resident aspect and questioned if this is something that Council should consider as part of its Strategic Plan.
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Communications
Other Business
Ms. Hunter provided Dark Skies information for those interested. Ms. Vandervelde confirmed that there are Wolfe Island Visitors Guides in the Downtown Kingston tourism office. 12.
Next Meeting
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 11th, 2019 at 10 a.m at the County Administrative Offices. 13.
Adjournment
Moved By: Seconded By:
Mr. Gilbert Ms. Henderson
That the meeting hereby adjourn at 12:00 p.m. Carried
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