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Home My WebLink AboutBusiness & Ind - 1998-01-14BIAC\1998-01-14 BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1998 PRESENT: Carl Zehi; Mayor, l,inda Kieswetter, Councillors Tom Galloway, Chiqstina Weylie and Berry Vrbanovic, John Bingeman, Helena Webb, Mike Hisco~ Carol Wiebe, John Hoffman, Dan Beach, Scott Bah'd, Tony Duscio, Jeff Morris, Valerie Gibaut and Jane Jantzi RECORDER: Sandy Curzon 1. Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair a) Moved by Mike Itiscott Seconded by Dan Beach That John Bingeman be appointed as Chairperson for 1998 Carried b) Moved by John Hoffman Seconded by Jeff Morris That Dan Beach be appointed as Vice-Chairperson for 1998 Carried John Bingeman assumed the Chah' Charity Gaming Casinos - (see full reports attached) A Delegation from Stax' of Fortune consisting of Eric Luke, PI'esident/Dh'ector along with lqYank Fisch, Jeff Wilby, Michele McKenzie and lqYed Goldberg were present at todays meeting to give Committee an overview of the principals/operating philosophy of theh' operatio~ In order to control the current roving Monte Carlo events, the provincial government is pm~nitting 44 charity gaming clubs to be set up in Ontario which will replace these Monte Carlo event~ Stax' of Fortune was the only Canadian operator selected by the Government of Ontario Gaming Commission, to develop Charity Gaming Casinos in the Kitchener-Waterloo, Ottawa, Durham Region, and York Regiom A few of the highlights mentioned are: 94 hour per day, 7 days a week operation appro×imately 950 full time local jobs- average $13. per hour excluding tip pooling skills training provided which have to meet the Policy PI'ocedures and Training Standards set out by the Ontario Gaming Control and Ontario Lottery Corporation and will require the help of local Universities and College. The Canadian Foundation of Compulsive Gambling regulates the standards set out by the above organizations high standards and top level management within clubs site selection - possible LuLu site on Highway #8 - 95,000 sq. ft, at north end (1/3 of existing building) gaming floor will be 10-19,000 sq. ft, no credit on site compulsive gambling and alcohol abuse will be closely monitored security I Jnda Kieswetter entered the meeting adch'ess pubhc opinion on gambling need to educate pubhc how are profits spht - 45% government; 45% charity; 10% profit share profits will also be made from food, chqnkq sunchqes, etc. $180 million proceeds - of which ?? will go directly to local charities by-law currently under review neighbourhood objection to proposed site re traffic, noise, pohcing, etc. area was picked because of zoning, parking, access, etc. Dan Beach and Mayor Zehr left the meeting average 'win' (net) is estimated at $L000. per table per day bulk of jobs will be for deale~; security/surveillance; floor security; administ~'ation staff; cage/cash; management and~ food/beverage Committee concluded that todays presentation was of great interest, It k undemtood that Council cannot veto this decision, however they are currently reviewing the interim by-law which is slowing down the process 3. Review of Issues for 1997 This item was deferred to the February 19th meeting. BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE - MINUTES January 14, 1998 4. MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 19, 1997 a) Minutes of November 19, 1997 were approved and adopte& b) Business arising from minutes; a (h'aft extension pohcy report will go to Planning & Economic Development Committee on February 9th which proposes that all owners, that have currently been extended an extension on theh' property will have one year to construct a building on theh' property. Any new owners will have two years to buil& Rick Thompson, Dh'ector of Development for Canada's Technology Triangle (CTT) has joined Plqme Minister Jean Chi'etien on the Team Canada Missiom 4. OTHER BUSINESS Meeting Date Schedule Committee agreed that meetings be held every second Wednesday of the month, 1lam - lpm in the Council Caucus Room, City Hall until June 30th, 199S. Meeting dates for 1997: January 8th; February 19th; March llth; Ap~ql 8th; May 13th; and June 10t]~ Committee members will be made aware of any changes to the above schedule. b) Restructuring/Downloading There are several issues with respect to PI'ovincial downloading and the effect on the City. How the City deals with these issues will be dealt with at the Regional level Committee agreed that theh' position/input be discussed at the meeting of February 18th to make theh' comments to Regional Council In order to understand the issues, Pauline Houston, City Treasurer will be asked to attend this meeting. c) V. Gibaut announced that Canada's Technology Triangle is going thi'ough a new look to make CTT more visible. A web site is currently being developed and a formal launch of this new look will be in the Sp~qng of '98. d) Huron Woods land swap proposal is on hold at this time. BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE - MINUTES 3 January 14, 1998 e) Two Call Centres are currently negotiating space in the downtown and MEDq~ k competing with Ottawa for one which will possibly generate LO00 jobs~ Gateway Park has sold 7 acres to Chapters Bookstore for a 10 screen movie theatre. Anticipated date of opening is unknown at this time. C. Weylie and B. Vrbanovic left the meeting g) a recent survey sent out to local businesses asking il' they plan on expanding and/or hi~qng within the next two years, majo~qty said yes Meeting adjourned at l:05pm Next Meeting: Thursday, February 19, 1998 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Council Caucus Room, End Floor City of Kitchener, City Hall BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE - MINUTES 4 January 14, 1998