HomeMy WebLinkAboutEconDevAdv 2013-05-22ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
May 22, 2013 City of Kitchener
The Economic Development Advisory Committee met this date, chaired by
Councillor Paul Singh; the following members were in attendance: Councillors
Bil lonnidias and Scott Davey, Jamie Yantzi, Johanna, Phil, Mark Hopkins,
Darrin, Mark Derro, Corey Ernst, Glenn Kohler, Adrian Conrad, Mark Bingeman,
Steve Sachs,
The following people sent their regrets:
The following people were absent:
Staff in attendance: Rod Regier, Valerie Bradford, Silvia Di Donato, Tracey
Murray, Eowyn Layng
Project Updates:
Rod Regier advised that the Project Updates
New Business:
2.1 Compass Kitchener Update
Compass Kitchener members provided an overview and update on the compass
Kitchener report card. See attached presentation.
A PLAN for a Heathy
Kitchener - with Repo
2.2 Rapid Transit
Kimberly Moser updated the committee on the rapid transit system — outlining
what they are building, why they are building it the benefits of a rapid transit
system.
- Clarification on how the LRT employees will work with GRT employees
- Local suppliers will have to connect with the short listed consortium to
participate
- RFP release will be May 28 with approval on June 5.
- Will there be Wi -Fi on the trains — at this point no because that will
interfere with the system but the infrastructure will be there.
The design of the stops will not be uniform because the stops are not the
same — centre platforms will be different from side platforms — but each of
the side / centre platforms throughout will be similar in design.
Need to ensure transit linkage to the airport
Will you rebuilding any car pool lots at any points along the system —
doing park and ride in two locations in the malls we are looking for a third
location at this point
2.3 Leisure Facilities Master Plan (LFMP)
Mark Hildebrand provided an brief overview of the LFMP and advised that a link
will be sent to the committee for their feedback.
On June 19 there will be a community forum you are invited to participate.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.