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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDAC 2011-01-13DOWNTOWN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES January 13. 2Q11 _ City of Kitchener The Downtown Advisory Committee met this date, with the following members in attendance: Councillor Dan Glenn-Graham, Glenn Scheeis, Alan Doherty, Tania Benninger, Aaron MacFarlane, Cameron Deerlove, Cory Grossman, Lawrence McNaught, Michael Falcone, Amin Giliani, Mark Garner, Don Zehr The following members were absent: Bryan Larkin, Jamie Yantzi Staff in attendance: Cory Bluhrn, Sandy Curzon, Siabhan Delaney, Silvia Di Donato, Rod Regier, Chris Farrell, Colin Goodeve, Tracey DeVille Discussion Items 2.1 Introductions Cory Bluhm introduced himself and thanked the new members for their commitment to the committee. He asked that everyone introduce themselves and provide some background information on who they are and why they volunteered. Cory Bluhm advised that we have tried to bring a number of different roles to the table to allow for a broad spectrum of people. He also provided the Committee members with a brief outline of their roles and responsibilities, outline of the subcommittees and an overview of what the committee manda#e is. Rod Regier advised the committee members that, in the past, this committee has been instrumental in the approach and the shape of the down#own as we see it today, the approach to marketing, the incentive packages, upper storey programs, all the projects that have been created have been debated at this table at some point in the past. We have seen many- projects unfold, from condos to new facades, even as far back as the Kitchener Market, all of those projects have had, at some point, feedback and discussion from this committee. 2.2 Committee Orientation Jenn Grein presented an overview of the City of Kitchener Strategic Plan. She advised the committee that this is the roadmap that the corporation lives and breathes by, noting that it is not a static document but it is something that we work from. She provided a power point presentation outlining the basics of the plan, the background, the key pieces etc. The presentation will be emailed to all members for them to save on their USB keys. Cary Bfuhm summarized the presentation in that what they have seen is how staff currently work and perform. Colin Goodeve, Committee Administrator provided the committee with an overview of their roles, responsibilities and relationships. 2.3 Nominations Cory Bluhm provided information on what the role of the chair is and asked for nominations for Co-Chair. Nominated: Mark Carrier Glenn Scheels On motion by, Councillor Dan Glenn-Graham Seconded by Don Zehr It was agreed that Mark Garner and Glenn Scheels will be Co-Chairs Cory Bluhm also discussed the cross representation that our committee has on both the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) and the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee (ACAC). He also informed the committee that since the BIA already holds a position on the Safe and Healthy Advisory Committee, they will act as the crass representation for us. The following nominations were put forward: Economic Development Advisory Committee: Lisa Polonski On motion by Alan Doherty Seconded by Glenn Scheels Approved The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee: Aaron MacFarlane On motion by Mark Garner Seconded by Glenn Scheels Approved 2.4 Downtown Orientation Cory Bluhm provided a snapshot of how we got to where we are today, as a way to provide the Committee with general background information. He asked that everyone think of any concerns or comments they may have for the downtown discussion we will have at the end of his presentation, The committee provided their comments on the downtown and had a brief discussion on potential #ocus items #or this committee term. On motion by Cory Grossman Seconded by GEenn Scheels The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.