HomeMy WebLinkAboutDowntown Adv - 2005-01-13January 13, 2005
DOWNTOWN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
City of Kitchener
The Kitchener Downtown Advisory Committee met this date, commencing at 4:00 p.m., chaired by
Councillor John Smola with the following members present: Councillor, Christina Weylie, Doug Hoch,
Marcus Shantz, Glen Woolner, Jim Jansen, Jason Lane, and Markus Stranz
City staff present included Rob Browning, Silvia Wright, and Sandy Curzon
Approval of Minutes
On motion by Doug Hoch
It was resolved:
"That the minutes of December 9, 2004 as received by committee members be accepted."
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2005 Appointments
Downtown Advisory Committee Co-Chair
o At their meeting of December 9, 2004 D. Hoch was nominated by D. Pellerin for the role of
Co Chair. Councillor John Smola opened the floor for further nominations for the position
of Co-Chair, no other nominations were forthcoming.
On a motion by G. Woolner
it was resolved:
"That Mr. Doug Hoch be appointed Co-Chair of the Downtown Advisory Committee for
a term expiring November 30, 2006."
Safe & Healthy Advisory Committee Representative:
o Jim Jansen advised Committee that Inspector Brent Thomlison was already part of the Safe
& Healthy Advisory Committee therefore he declined to be DAC's representative.
o Action: Safe & Healthy Advisory Committee representative to be appointed at DAC
meeting of February 10, 2005
Downtown Advisory Committee Vacancies
o It was noted that T. DiBattista was interested in representing the Live Entertainment sector.
Further discussion will take place with Mr. DiBattista by KDBA to confirm their interest
o Action: KDBA will be asked to follow-up with representation from the Office Owner,
Retail; Restaurant, Arts & Culture and Live Entertainment sectors to fill the vacancies on
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Downtown Strategic Plan, Volume III - Implementation
Members reviewed the Strategic Plan and its 63 action items for the purpose of assisting in
prioritizing them over the next 3 years.
Once an inventory and prioritization has taken place, the actions items will become the primary
agenda items for the next 2 years
How DAC can facilitate and make an impact was discussed
Action: S. Wright to prepare a slide presentation summarizing the action items and making an
inventory of the priorities for the next 2 years
Action: Co-chairs and staff to set upcoming DAC agenda's based on the inventory of action
items
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January 13, 2005
Terms of Reference
Two noted changes to DAC Terms of Reference are: the term of office went from one year to
two years; and five voting members are required for a quorum
New Business
· Organizational Chart
o Action: R. Browning to provide a schematic organizational chart for DAC members
· Financial Incentives
o Currently a top priority to put before DAC members on February l0th in order to have a
final report to Council by the end of February
o Issues surrounding the incentive program to convert upper floor space into residential units
was discussed
o Use a building to demonstrate the process and what can be done to encourage those property
owners who are holding back on using the program
· Arrow Lofts
o This project is now progressing with Phase I - 4 storey addition to the existing structure -
134 rental units and 2 level parking area. Upper two floors will be combined to offer two
storey lofts. Garden terrace are also in the plans.
· Heritage Kitchener
o Members were offered to join in a tour of the Kaufman building (main entrance) on Friday,
January 14th at 4:00pm.
Central Maintenance Facility
o Council has purchased 26.61 acres of property in Huron Business Park and has endorsed a
plan, in principal, to locate a Consolidated Maintenance Facility (CMF). However, further
approvals are required before a final decision is made to either locate the CMF on these
lands or market them for industrial use.
On motion, the meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m
Next Meeting:
Thursday, February l0th
4:00 pm - 6pm
Schmalz Room, 2''a Floor, City Hall
DAC Minutes
January 13, 2005
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