JANUARY 24, 2000 PRESENT:

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1 JANUARY 24, 2000 PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT: ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: City Councillor S. Hames (Chair) City Councillor B. Hunter (Vice-Chair) Regional Councillor S. Fennell Regional Councillor G. Miles Regional Councillor R. Begley City Councillor S. DiMarco City Councillor B. Cowie Maria Britto, Brampton Board of Trade J. Keith Russell, Brampton Business Ambassadors Rick Prouse, Brampton Downtown Business Association Rui Alves, Brampton Real Estate Board Joe Harley, Top 100 Employers City Councillor G. Gibson City Councillor L. Jeffrey (regrets illness) Janet Biggart, Brampton Marketing Team (regrets vacation) D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development N. Lingard, Industrial Development Officer, Economic Development S. Wilcox, Commercial Development Officer, Economic Development T. Brenton, Legislative Coordinator, Legal Services

2 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 12:05 p.m. and adjourned at 1:55 p.m. After due consideration of the matters placed before the Committee, the members beg leave to present its report as follows: Item Recommendation A. EC APPROVAL OF AGENDA C 1. EC UPDATE OF THE ONTARIO MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TRADE BUSINESS IMMIGRATION PROGRAM (File M43) C 2. EC BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 2000 BUDGET (File G10) D 1. EC POLICY REPORT: SISTER CITY AGREEMENT PROTOCOL (File G25) D 2. EC ANNUAL REPORT BRAMPTON FARMERS MARKET (File G25) D 3. EC NORTHERN IRELAND STRATEGIC BUSINESS ALLIANCE MISSION: WRAP-UP (File G25) D 4. EC TOURISM SECTOR SUB-COMMITTEE (File G25) D 5. EC CONSTRUCT CANADA TRADE SHOW (File G25) D 6. EC INFORMATION REQUEST FROM BRAMPTON BOARD OF TRADE S PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RE: SITHE INC. (POWER GENERATION PLANT) (File G10) E 1. EC CORPORATE CALLING SCHEDULE FOR FEBRUARY 2000 (File M43) F 1. EC MINUTES BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF MANAGEMENT NOVEMBER 2, 1999 (File G25/G10) F 2. EC MINUTES BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF MANAGEMENT NOVEMBER 30, 1999 (File G25/G10) F 3. EC MINUTES BRAMPTON DEVELOPMENT TEAM JANUARY 12, 2000 G 1. EC NEW REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ON THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (File G24) H. EC ADJOURNMENT CHAIR CITY COUNCILLOR S. HAMES Page 2 of 7

3 MINUTES A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA EC That the Agenda for the Meeting dated January 24, 2000 be approved, as amended, to add: C 2. P. Honeyborne, Treasurer, Brampton Downtown Business Association, and B. Unsworth, Executive Director, Brampton Downtown Business Association, re: BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 2000 BUDGET (File G10). B. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 1. Mr. Rick Prouse, Brampton Downtown Business Association, declared a conflict of interest with regard to Items C2 and F2 re: BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 2000 BUDGET (File G10), as he is Chair of the Brampton Downtown Business Association. C. DELEGATIONS C 1. Ms. Chantal Ramsay, Manager of Business Immigration, Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, and Mr. Chyang Wen, Senior Business Consultant, Business Immigration, Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, re: UPDATE OF THE ONTARIO MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TRADE BUSINESS IMMIGRATION PROGRAM (File M43). Ms. Ramsay and Mr. Wen provided an overview of the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade Business Immigration Program, made a slide presentation, and responded to questions from Committee. Included in the slide presentation were the following topics: Immigrant Entrepreneur Program Immigrant Entrepreneur Program Terms and Conditions Self-Employed Immigrant Investor Program Immigrant Investor Program Process Investor vs. Entrepreneur vs. Self-Employed Issues How the Business Immigration Section Services Can Help EC That the delegations of Ms. Chantal Ramsay, Manager of Business Immigration, Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, and Mr. Chyang Wen, Senior Business Consultant, Business Immigration, Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, to the Meeting of January 24, 2000, re: UPDATE OF THE ONTARIO MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TRADE BUSINESS IMMIGRATION PROGRAM (File M43) be received. C 2. P. Honeyborne, Treasurer, Brampton Downtown Business Association, and B. Unsworth, Executive Director, Brampton Downtown Business Association, re: Page 3 of 7

4 MINUTES BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 2000 BUDGET (File G10). Item F2 was brought forward and dealt with at this time. F 2. Note: Minutes BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF MANAGEMENT November 30, Mr. Rick Prouse, Brampton Downtown Business Association, declared a conflict of interest with regard to Items C2 and F2 re: BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 2000 BUDGET (File G10), as he is Chair of the Brampton Downtown Business Association. He left his seat and did not participate in the voting on this matter. P. Honeyborne and B. Unsworth made a slide presentation to Committee, and responded to questions. Topics included in the slide presentation were: Brampton Downtown Business Association 2000 Budget Presentation Budget To Budget Parking/Marketing Partnership Special Projects & Garbage Collection Downtown Lighting Initiatives Decorative Street Lighting Major Summer Event Concerts in the Park EC That the delegations of P. Honeyborne, Treasurer, Brampton Downtown Business Association, and B. Unsworth, Executive Director, Brampton Downtown Business Association, to the Meeting of January 24, 2000, re: BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 2000 BUDGET (File G10) be received; and, D. REPORTS That the MINUTES OF THE BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF MANAGEMENT MEETING OF NOVEMBER 30, 1999 (File G25/G10), to the Meeting of January 24, 2000, be received; and, That the BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 2000 BUDGET (File G10), as detailed in the minutes of the Brampton Downtown Business Association Board of Management Meeting of November 30, 1999, be approved. D 1. Report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, dated January 24, 2000, re: POLICY REPORT: SISTER CITY AGREEMENT PROTOCOL (File G25). There was general discussion on this topic and D. Cutajar responded to Committee s questions. EC That the report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, dated January 24, 2000, to the Meeting of January 24, 2000, re: POLICY REPORT: SISTER CITY AGREEMENT PROTOCOL (File G25) be received; and, Page 4 of 7

5 MINUTES That the Sister City Agreement Protocol, as described in the aforementioned report, be adopted as a policy guideline and a step-by-step process for the Brampton Economic Development Office in managing requests from international cities; and, That an Ad-Hoc Committee be established to review all economic development-related Sister City requests from international cities; and, That this Ad-Hoc Committee be chaired by the Chair of the Economic Development Committee, and the staff liaison be the Director of Economic Development. D 2. Report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, dated December 6, 1999, re: ANNUAL REPORT BRAMPTON FARMERS MARKET (File G25). There was general discussion on this topic and D. Cutajar responded to Committee s questions. EC That the report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, dated December 6, 1999, to the Meeting of January 24, 2000, re: ANNUAL REPORT BRAMPTON FARMERS MARKET (File G25) be received; and, That the Economic Development Office be instructed to plan, organize, and implement the 2000 Brampton Farmers Market, with the guidance of the Market Steering Committee; and, That the 2000 Brampton Farmers Market be located on Main Street North, between Queen Street and Nelson Street, with the view of overflowing the event into the new Central square when it is completed in D 3. Report from N. Lingard, Industrial Development Officer, Economic Development, dated January 7, 2000, re: NORTHERN IRELAND STRATEGIC BUSINESS ALLIANCE MISSION: WRAP-UP (File G25). There was general discussion on this topic and both D. Cutajar and N. Lingard responded to Committee s questions. EC That the report from N. Lingard, Industrial Development Officer, Economic Development, dated January 7, 2000, to the Meeting of January 24, 2000, re: NORTHERN IRELAND STRATEGIC BUSINESS ALLIANCE MISSION: WRAP-UP (File G25) be received. D 4. Report from S. Wilcox, Economic Development Advisor - Marketing, dated January 17, 2000, re: TOURISM SECTOR SUB-COMMITTEE (File G25). Questions of Committee were responded to by D. Cutajar, S. Wilcox, and City Councillor B. Hunter, Chair of the Tourism Sector Sub-Committee, and the following motion was considered Page 5 of 7

6 MINUTES EC That the report from S. Wilcox, Economic Development Advisor - Marketing, dated January 17, 2000, to the Meeting of January 24, 2000, re: TOURISM SECTOR SUB-COMMITTEE (File G25) be received; and, That the matter of the development of two tourism brochures, that have private sector funding, one on Brampton s top 10 or 20 restaurants and entertainment centres; and the other on Brampton s golf courses, water park, heritage complex, museums, art galleries, and dates and descriptions of major festivals be referred to the Tourism Sector Sub- Committee for study and discussion. D 5. EC Report from S. Wilcox, Commercial Development Officer, Economic Development, dated December 10, 1999, re: CONSTRUCT CANADA TRADE SHOW (File G25). That the report from S. Wilcox, Commercial Development Officer, Economic Development, dated December 10, 1999, to the Meeting of January 24, 2000, re: CONSTRUCT CANADA TRADE SHOW (File G25) be received. D 6. Verbal report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, re: INFORMATION REQUEST FROM BRAMPTON BOARD OF TRADE S PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RE: SITHE INC. (POWER GENERATION PLANT) (File G10). D. Cutajar advised Committee that a request has been received from the Board of Trade for information with respect to Sithe Inc. After a brief discussion it was determined that D. Cutajar would deal with the Board of Trade directly with respect to this request. EC That the verbal report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, to the Meeting of January 24, 2000, re: INFORMATION REQUEST FROM BRAMPTON BOARD OF TRADE S PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RE: SITHE INC. (POWER GENERATION PLANT) (File G10) be received. E. CORPORATE CALLINGS E 1. Report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, dated January 24, 2000, re: CORPORATE CALLING SCHEDULE FOR FEBRUARY 2000 (File M43). EC That the report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, dated January 24, 2000, to the Meeting of January 24, 2000, re: CORPORATE CALLING SCHEDULE FOR FEBRUARY 2000 (File M43) be received. F. MINUTES F 1. Minutes BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF MANAGEMENT November 2, 1999 (File G25/G10) Page 6 of 7

7 MINUTES EC That the MINUTES OF THE BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF MANAGEMENT MEETING OF NOVEMBER 2, 1999 (File G25/G10), to the Meeting of January 24, 2000, be received. F 2. Minutes BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF MANAGEMENT November 30, 1999 (File G25/G10). Dealt with under Delegation C2 Recommendation EC F 3. Minutes BRAMPTON DEVELOPMENT TEAM January 12, EC That the MINUTES OF THE BRAMPTON DEVELOPMENT TEAM MEETING OF JANUARY 12, 2000, to the Meeting of January 24, 2000, be received. G. CORRESPONDENCE G 1. EC Correspondence from Mr. John Lomax, Association of Business Financial Institutions Representative,, dated December 10, 1999, re: NEW REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ON THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (File G24). That the correspondence from Mr. John Lomax, Association of Business Financial Institutions Representative,, dated December 10, 1999, to the Meeting of January 24, 2000, re: NEW REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ON THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (File G24) be received; and, H. ADJOURNMENT That Mr. Jim Carey be accepted as the Association of Business Financial Institution s representative on the, for the remainder of the term expiring on November 30, EC That the do now adjourn to meet again on Monday, February 28, 2000, at 12:00 noon, or at the call of the Chair Page 7 of 7

8 FEBRUARY 28, 2000 PRESENT: ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: City Councillor S. Hames (Chair) City Councillor B. Hunter (Vice-Chair) Regional Councillor G. Miles Regional Councillor R. Begley City Councillor L. Jeffrey City Councillor S. DiMarco City Councillor B. Cowie Janet Biggart Brampton Marketing Team Stuart Johnson on behalf of Maria Britto, Brampton Board of Trade Rick Prouse, Brampton Downtown Business Association Joe Harley, Top 100 Employers J. Carey, Association of Brampton Financial Institutions Regional Councillor S. Fennell D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development W. Cooke, Legislative Coordinator, Legal Services

9 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 12:10 p.m. and adjourned at 1:20 p.m.. After due consideration of the matters placed before the Committee, the members beg leave to present its report as follows: Item Recommendation A. EC APPROVAL OF AGENDA C 1. EC BRAMPTON MARKETING CAMPAIGN 2000 (File M10) D 1. EC ABB OPENING/COCA-COLA (File M00). E 1. EC MARKETING REPORT: ACTIVITY PROGRAM IN 2000 (File M10) E 2. EC ANNUAL ECONOMIC REPORT, 1999 (File M10) F 1. EC TOURISM COMMITTEE UPDATE (File M52) G 1. EC CORPORATE CALLING SCHEDULE MARCH, 2000 (File M10) H 1. EC DOWNTOWN BRAMPTON TRANSITION TEAM February 3, 2000 (File A20/G25). H 2. EC BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION January 25, 2000 I 1. EC THANK YOU LETTER TO MR. LOMAX FOR HIS CONTRIBUTION TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (File G24). K. EC ADJOURNMENT CHAIR CITY COUNCILLOR S. HAMES Page 2 of 6

10 A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MINUTES EC That the Agenda for the Meeting dated February 28, 2000 be approved, as amended to add: J 1. Discussion: TEMPORARY EXEMPTION FROM ON-SITE PARKING REQUIREMENTS IN DOWNTOWN PARKING EXEMPTION (File). B. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST C. DELEGATIONS C 1. Presentation by D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development and Ms. Janet Biggart, Brampton Marketing Team, re: BRAMPTON MARKETING CAMPAIGN 2000 (File M10) (See Item E 1). Janet Biggart, Brampton Marketing Team highlighted past marketing strategies and anticipated improvements to the Brampton Marketing Campaign to attract more industry and residents to the City of Brampton. She advised of various surveys the Brampton Marketing Team conducted to assist in determining market targets. Martin VanZon, Interkom Creative Marketing highlighted their two themes within their Creative Plan one being Business Development Goals and the other being Community Pride Goals and also highlighted the initiatives they plan to use to achieve these goals. D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development detailed the proposed Marketing Campaign Budget for D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development responded to questions regarding various television-marketing strategies and advised that they are a valuable way of promoting Brampton but are very expensive. EC That the presentation by D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development and Ms. Janet Biggart, Brampton Marketing Team to the Meeting of February 28, 2000, re: BRAMPTON MARKETING CAMPAIGN 2000 (File M10) be received; and That the report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, dated February 28, 2000, re: MARKETING REPORT: ACTIVITY PROGRAM IN 2000 (File M10) be received; and That the identity and name recognition component of the campaign include the distinguishable All Roads Lead to Brampton marketing graphic on all economic development literature, collateral material and other economic development items; and That the All Roads Lead to Brampton billboard be renewed at the Lester B Pearson International Airport; and That Print Advertising to create awareness in vertical industrial markets such as automotive, food and other segments become a part of the 2000 campaign; and Page 3 of 6

11 D. REPORTS MINUTES That a new business development lure brochure be developed as a main collateral piece for all business development activities undertaken by the Brampton Economic Development Office and the Brampton Economic Development Team; and That two existing 30-second commercials developed in 1999 be used on the TV Guide channel (#5) in 2000; and That a Business Media Relations campaign be introduced in 2000 with the objective of raising the profile of Brampton in the business community through traditional media strategies including business development case histories, regular press releases, release of insightful research, ghost written stories, congratulatory advertising/media advisories for new business; and That a new campaign focused on Community Pride and Corporate Image be introduced to the Brampton Marketing Plan, offering a unique creative element focussed on positioning Brampton in mass media outlets, such as newspaper; trade shows and leading magazines. This component represents a new budget allocation; and That all recommendations associated with the Brampton Marketing Campaign 2000 are subject to Budget Committee and City Council approval. D 1. Verbal Report from City Councillor Hames, Chair, re: ABB OPENING/COCA-COLA (File M00). City Councillor Hames announced the Official Opening of ABB Industries. She advised that their plant has created 400 jobs for the City of Brampton. City Councillor Hames also announced that Coca-Cola Industries is locating their newest plant in Brampton for an anticipated opening in D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development advised that their plant will be located on the south-west corner of Tomken Road and West Creek Drive. EC That the verbal report from City Councillor Hames, Chair to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of February 28, 2000, re: ABB OPENING/COCA-COLA INDUSTRIES (File M00) be received. E. MARKETING COMMITTEE E 1. Report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, dated February 28, 2000, re: BRAMPTON MARKETING REPORT: ACTIVITY PROGRAM IN 2000 (File M10) (See Item C1). SEE ITEM C1, RECOMMENDATION EC E 2. Report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, re: ANNUAL ECONOMIC REPORT, 1999 (File M10) Page 4 of 6

12 MINUTES EC That the report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of February 28, 2000, re: ANNUAL ECONOMIC REPORT, 1999 be received. E 3. Distribution of the BRAMPTON BUSINESS DIRECTORY, 2000 (File M10) D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development distributed the 2000 Brampton Business Directory to members and advised that it is available on Compact Disc and the Internet. F. TOURISM COMMITTEE F 1. Verbal Report from City Councillor Hunter, re: TOURISM COMMITTEE UPDATE (File M52). City Councillor Hunter advised the draft of the Tourism Marketing Plan is anticipated to be presented to the March Meeting EC That the verbal report from City Councillor Hunter to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of February 28, 2000, re: TOURISM COMMITTEE UPDATE (File M52). G. CORPORATE CALLINGS G 1. EC Report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, re: CORPORATE CALLING SCHEDULE MARCH, 2000 (File M10) That the report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of February 28, 2000, re: CORPORATE CALLING SCHEDULE MARCH, 2000 (File M10) be received. H. MINUTES H 1. Minutes DOWNTOWN BRAMPTON TRANSITION TEAM February 3, 2000 (File A20/G25). EC That the minutes of the Downtown Brampton Transition Team Meeting held February 3, 2000 to the Meeting of February 28, 2000, be received. H 2. Minutes BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION January 25, 2000 EC That the minutes of the Brampton Downtown Business Association Meeting of January 25, 2000 to the Meeting of February 28, 2000 be received Page 5 of 6

13 MINUTES I. CORRESPONDENCE I 1. EC Correspondence from City Councillor Hames, Chair, Economic Development Committee to Mr. John Lomax, CIBC, dated February 20, 2000, re: THANK YOU LETTER TO MR. LOMAX FOR HIS CONTRIBUTION TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (File G24). That the correspondence from City Councillor Hames, Chair, Economic Development Committee to Mr. John Lomax, CIBC, dated February 20, 2000 to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of February 28, 2000, re: THANK YOU LETTER TO MR. LOMAX FOR HIS CONTRIBUTION TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (File G24) be received. J. OTHER BUSINESS J 1. Discussion: TEMPORARY EXEMPTION FROM ON-SITE PARKING REQUIREMENTS IN DOWNTOWN PARKING EXEMPTION (File). Joe Harley, Top 100 Employers questioned why of the Temporary Exemption from onsite parking requirements in Downtown Brampton was discontinued. City Councillor advised that a report on this situation is anticipated to be discussed at the March 6, 2000 Planning and Building Committee Meeting. K. ADJOURNMENT EC That the do now adjourn to meet again on Monday, March 27, 2000, at 12:00 noon, or at the call of the Chair Page 6 of 6

14 MARCH 27, 2000 MEMBERS PRESENT: City Councillor S. Hames, Chair City Councillor B. Hunter, Vice-Chair City Councillor L. Jeffrey City Councillor S. DiMarco City Councillor B. Cowie Jim Carey, Association of Brampton Financial Institutions Rick Prouse, Brampton Downtown Business Association Janet Biggart, Brampton Marketing Team Rui Alves, Brampton Real Estate Board Joe Harley, Top 100 Employers (arrived 12:15 p.m.) MEMBERS ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: Regional Councillor S. Fennell (vacation) Regional Councillor G. Miles (vacation) Regional Councillor R. Begley (vacation) Maria Britto, Brampton Board of Trade J. Keith Russell, Brampton Business Ambassadors Stuart Johnston, Brampton Board of Trade J.G. Metras, Commissioner of Legal Services and City Solicitor D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office S. Wilcox, Economic Development Advisor - Marketing, Economic Development Office T. Brenton, Legislative Coordinator, Legal Services

15 The meeting was called to order at 12:05 p.m. and adjourned at 1:40 p.m. After due consideration of the matters placed before the Committee, the members beg leave to present its report as follows: Item Recommendation A. EC APPROVAL OF AGENDA C 1. EC PRESENTATION OF TOURISM MARKETING PLAN (File G25) C 2. EC INCORPORATION OF BUSINESS TAXES INTO REALTY TAXES (File F95) D 1. EC TOURISM MARKETING PLAN (File G25) E 1. EC CORPORATE CALLING SCHEDULE FOR APRIL 2000 (File M10) H 1. EC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE AND SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE EVENTS CALENDAR 2000 (File M00) H 2. EC BRAMFACTS FEBRUARY 2000 (File M52) H 3. EC NORTHERN IRELAND BUSINESS DELEGATION VISIT (File M40) H 4. EC REALTORS BREAKFAST APRIL 19, 2000 (File M42) H 5. EC DEVELOPMENT DESIGN AWARDS 2000 (File M30) I. EC ADJOURNMENT CHAIR CITY COUNCILLOR S. HAMES Page 2 of 6

16 A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA EC That the Agenda for the Meeting dated March 27, 2000, be approved, as amended, to add: C 2. H 6. Mr. David Ladd, 15A Fisherman Drive, Unit 17, Brampton, re: INCORPORATION OF BUSINESS TAXES INTO REALTY TAXES (File F95). Discussion re: UPDATE ON PROPOSAL FOR NEW CN INTERMODAL TERMINAL IN BRAMPTON (File G60). B. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST nil C. DELEGATIONS C 1. City Councillor B. Hunter, Chair, Tourism Sub-Committee, re: PRESENTATION OF TOURISM MARKETING PLAN (File G25). Report D1 was brought forward and dealt with at this time. City Councillor B. Hunter introduced the other members of the sub-committee and thanked them for their continuing efforts with this project. The other members are: Stuart Johnston, General Manager, The Brampton Board of Trade; Nancy Johnston, Economic Development Advisor Downtown, Economic Development Office; Sharon Wilcox, Economic Development Advisor Marketing, Economic Development Office; and, Alan Rimmington, Tourism/Business Consultant, Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade/Ontario Ministry of Tourism, who is providing liaison to the provincial government. On behalf of the Tourism Sub-Committee, Councillor Hunter made a slide presentation which included the following topics: Background Provincial and Federal Investment in Tourism Market Analysis Age Demographic Ethnic Origin Household Income Ontario Tourism Market Target Market Goals Initiatives Year 1 Year 2 Years 3 and 4 Website: Tourism Section Attractions Tourism Brampton Website (sample video clip of attractions that could be displayed on the website) Budget Details Page 3 of 6

17 Committee held a general discussion on the Tourism Marketing Plan, asked questions of City Councillor Hunter and the other members of the Tourism Sub-Committee, and extended thanks to the sub-committee members for their invaluable assistance in the development of a Tourism Marketing Plan for Brampton. The following motion was then considered: EC That the delegation of City Councillor B. Hunter, Chair, Tourism Sub-Committee, to the Meeting of March 27, 2000, re: PRESENTATION OF TOURISM MARKETING PLAN (File G25) be received; and, That the report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated March 20, 2000, to the Meeting of March 27, 2000, re: TOURISM MARKETING PLAN (File G25) be received; and, That the Tourism Sub-Committee bring forward a report outlining a detailed operational strategy for implementation of the Tourism Marketing Plan to the Meeting of June 26, C 2. Mr. David Ladd, 15A Fisherman Drive, Unit 17, Brampton, re: INCORPORATION OF BUSINESS TAXES INTO REALTY TAXES (File F95). Mr. Ladd appeared before Committee on behalf of several business tenants at 15 Fisherman Drive, seeking clarification in the amounts being requested from the landlord for additional rent as a result of recent legislative changes regarding municipal property taxation. He provided Committee with copies of his presentation outlining the tenants specific concerns and providing excerpts from an exchange of correspondence between the landlord and several of the tenants. The area representative, City Councillor Linda Jeffrey, advised that the reason Mr. Ladd was appearing before the is because this was the first available forum at which they could put forward their concerns on an urgent basis. Committee held a discussion on this matter and asked questions of both the delegation and staff. Committee acknowledged that this was not the appropriate forum for dealing with this matter, but did offer several suggestions to the delegation on steps that could be taken in an effort to resolve this matter, including contacting the Ontario Property Assessment Corporation, hiring a tax consultant and/or a lawyer. Additionally, arrangements were made for the delegation to meet with City Councillor B. Hunter, who could perhaps provide some guidance. The following motion was then considered: EC That the delegation of Mr. David Ladd, 15A Fisherman Drive, Unit 17, Brampton, to the Meeting of March 27, 2000, re: INCORPORATION OF BUSINESS TAXES INTO REAL ESTATE TAXES (File F95) be received; and, D. REPORTS That the presentation material provided by Mr. David Ladd, outlining tenants specific concerns and providing excerpts from an exchange of correspondence between the landlord and several of the tenants of 15 Fisherman Drive, to the Meeting of March 27, 2000, be received. D 1. Report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated March 20, 2000, re: TOURISM MARKETING PLAN (File G25). Dealt with under Delegation C1 Recommendation EC Page 4 of 6

18 E. CORPORATE CALLINGS E 1. Report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated March 27, 2000, re: CORPORATE CALLING SCHEDULE FOR APRIL 2000 (File M10). EC That the report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated March 27, 2000, to the Meeting of March 27, 2000, re: CORPORATE CALLING SCHEDULE FOR APRIL 2000 (File M10) be received. F. MINUTES nil G. CORRESPONDENCE nil H. OTHER/NEW BUSINESS H 1. EC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE AND SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE EVENTS CALENDAR 2000 (File M00). That the ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE AND SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE EVENTS CALENDAR 2000 (File M00), to the Meeting of March 27, 2000, be received. H 2. EC BRAMFACTS FEBRUARY 2000 (File M52). That the FEBRUARY 2000 ISSUE OF BRAMFACTS (File M52), to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of March 27, 2000, be received. H 3. Verbal update from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, re: NORTHERN IRELAND BUSINESS DELEGATION VISIT (File M40). D. Cutajar provided a verbal update of what has transpired since the report to Committee in January from N. Lingard, Senior Economic Development Officer, Economic Development Office, noting the process of building a two-way alliance between Brampton and Northern Ireland is proceeding; and that during their recent visit the delegation attended Pete s Paddyfest at the Brampton Centre for Sports and Entertainment and had a very enjoyable time. Questions about this alliance can be addressed to Mr. Cutajar or Mr. Lingard. EC That the verbal update from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of March 27, 2000, re: NORTHERN IRELAND BUSINESS DELEGATION VISIT (File M40) be received Page 5 of 6

19 H 4. Verbal update from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, re: REALTORS BREAKFAST APRIL 19, 2000 (File M42). In his verbal update, D. Cutajar reminded Committee that they are invited to attend the 14 th Annual Realtors Breakfast which is being held in the Atrium at City Hall on the morning of April 19, 2000, and advised that well-known research economist Frank Clayton will be the guest speaker, and will talk about growth in the Greater Toronto Area. EC That the verbal update from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of March 27, 2000, re: REALTORS BREAKFAST APRIL 19, 2000 (File M42) be received. H 5. Verbal update from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, re: DEVELOPMENT DESIGN AWARDS 2000 (File M30). In his verbal update, D. Cutajar reminded Committee of the upcoming design awards competition, noting the deadline for submission of nominations is May 19, He suggested that Committee members who would like additional information or have questions on this matter, contact him or Sharon Wilcox, Economic Development Advisor - Marketing, Economic Development Office. EC That the verbal update from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of March 27, 2000, re: DEVELOPMENT DESIGN AWARDS 2000 (File M30) be received. H 6. Discussion re: UPDATE ON PROPOSAL FOR NEW CN INTERMODAL TERMINAL IN BRAMPTON (File G60). I. ADJOURNMENT J. Harley inquired about the proposal for a new CN Intermodal Terminal in Brampton, and the question of expropriation rights. The Mayor responded that outside counsel is being retained by the City to deal with this matter. EC That the do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, April 26, 2000, 12:00 noon, or at the call of the Chair Page 6 of 6

20 APRIL 26, 2000 MEMBERS PRESENT: City Councillor S. Hames, Chair City Councillor B. Hunter, Vice-Chair Regional Councillor S. Fennell Regional Councillor G. Miles (left at 12:20 p.m.) Regional Councillor R. Begley City Councillor L. Jeffrey (arrived 12:10 p.m.) City Councillor B. Cowie Maria Britto, Brampton Board of Trade Rick Prouse, Brampton Downtown Business Association (arrived 12:10 p.m.) Janet Biggart, Brampton Marketing Team (arrived 12:12 p.m.) Rui Alves, Brampton Real Estate Board Joe Harley, Top 100 Employers (arrived 12:15 p.m.) MEMBERS ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: City Councillor S. DiMarco (illness) Jim Carey, Association of Brampton Financial Institutions (regrets) (S. Johnston acted as designate) J. Keith Russell, Brampton Business Ambassadors Stuart Johnston, Brampton Board of Trade (designate for J. Carey) D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office S. Wilcox, Economic Development Advisor - Marketing, Economic Development Office N. Johnston, Economic Development Officer Downtown, Economic Development Office T. Brenton, Legislative Coordinator, Legal Services

21 The meeting was called to order at 12:05 p.m. and adjourned at 1:10 p.m. After due consideration of the matters placed before the Committee, the members beg leave to present its report as follows: Item Recommendation A. EC APPROVAL OF AGENDA E 1. EC CORPORATE CALLING SCHEDULE FOR MAY 2000 (File G26) F 1. EC INFORMATION REPORT: BRAMPTON FARMERS MARKET (File G25) G 1. EC INFORMATION REPORT: BUSINESS MISSION TO THE NATIONAL PLASTICS EXPOSITION, JUNE 2000 (File G25) H 1. EC INFORMATION REPORT: COMPARISON OF MEDIAN INCOME IN CANADA (File G25) H 2. EC BRAMFACTS NEWSLETTER MARCH 2000 (File M52) I 1. EC STATUS REPORT: DOWNTOWN BRAMPTON MARKETING PARTNERSHIP (File G25) J 1. EC PROGRESS OF MARKETING PLAN (File M10) J 2. EC INFORMATION REPORT: SPECIAL FEATURE ON THE GREATER TORONTO AREA (GTA) (File G25) M 1. EC BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF MANAGEMENT FEBRUARY 22, 2000 (File G25) N 1. EC ESTABLISHMENT OF SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CITY OF PLANO, TEXAS AND CITY OF BRAMPTON INVITATION TO MAYOR P. ROBERTSON AND D. CUTAJAR, DIRECTOR, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE TO VISIT AND TOUR PLANO (File M40) N 2. EC GTAA NEW TERMINAL VIRTUAL REALITY VIDEO (File G10) O 1. EC GTAA MARCH BREAK PASSENGER VOLUME EXPECTATIONS FOR 2000 (File A20) P. EC ADJOURNMENT CHAIR CITY COUNCILLOR S. HAMES Page 2 of 6

22 A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA EC That the Agenda for the Meeting dated April 26, 2000, be approved as printed and circulated. B. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST nil C. ANNOUNCEMENTS C 1. C 2. Janet Biggart was pleased to announce that Regional Councillor Susan Fennell is one of the winners of the Zonta Club s Women of Achievement Awards in the sports, fitness, and recreation category for her ongoing efforts in promoting and supporting women s sport. Dennis Cutajar announced that Kaarina Dillabough will not be renewing her contract with the Small Business Enterprise Centre. However, she has agreed to provide extended consultation, and Dennis Cutajar will deal with the day-to-day operations of the Centre. An Open House Reception will be held on June 8, 2000, at Rotary Glen, 1857 Queen Street West, Brampton, and Dennis Cutajar will ensure additional details are provided to Committee members. D. DELEGATIONS nil E. CORPORATE CALLING E 1. Report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated April 26, 2000, re: CORPORATE CALLING SCHEDULE FOR MAY 2000 (File G26). Committee Chair, City Councillor S. Hames, asked members to let the Economic Development Office know if they are planning on attending any of the corporate callings, as this will reduce the number of calls staff has to make to notify members of any cancellations or schedule changes. EC That the report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated April 26, 2000, to the Meeting of April 26, 2000, re: CORPORATE CALLING SCHEDULE FOR MAY 2000 (File G26) be received. F. TOURISM SUB-COMMITTEE F 1. Report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated April 17, 2000, re: INFORMATION REPORT: BRAMPTON FARMERS MARKET (File G25). D. Cutajar provided an overview of his report, noting an Artists Alley has been suggested as a way of expanding the market; that the Brampton Downtown Business Association s (BDBA) role is to coordinate special events; and, that he and Nancy Johnston would be more than happy to respond to questions or provide any additional details. Committee held a discussion on this matter and asked questions of staff and R. Prouse, the BDBA representative on committee. EC That the report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated April 17, 2000, to the Meeting of April 26, 2000, re: INFORMATION REPORT: BRAMPTON FARMERS MARKET (File G25) be received; and, Page 3 of 6

23 That the Brampton Arts Council, in conjunction with the City of Brampton Economic Development Office, be requested to coordinate Artists Alley in Vivian Lane as a way to diversify and expand the geographic limits of the Brampton Farmers Market. G. BUSINESS ALLIANCE PROGRAM G 1. EC Report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated April 26, 2000, re: INFORMATION REPORT: BUSINESS MISSION TO THE NATIONAL PLASTICS EXPOSITION, JUNE 2000 (File G25). That the report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated April 26, 2000, to the Meeting of April 26, 2000, re: INFORMATION REPORT: BUSINESS MISSION TO THE NATIONAL PLASTICS EXPOSITION, JUNE 2000 (File G25) be received; and, That the Economic Development Office provide a follow-up report at the Economic Development Committee Meeting of June 26, H. BUSINESS COMMUNICATION (INFORMATION AND EVENTS) H 1. Report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated April 26, 2000, re: INFORMATION REPORT: COMPARISON OF MEDIAN INCOME IN CANADA (File G25). D. Cutajar provided a quick verbal review of the data contained in this report and responded to Committee s questions. EC That the report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated April 26, 2000, to the Meeting of April 26, 2000, re: INFORMATION REPORT: COMPARISON OF MEDIAN INCOME IN CANADA (File G25) be received. H 2. EC BRAMFACTS NEWSLETTER MARCH 2000 (File M52). That the MARCH 2000 ISSUE OF THE BRAMFACTS NEWSLETTER (File M52), to the Meeting of April 26, 2000, be received. I. DOWNTOWN MARKETING PARTNERSHIP I 1. Report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated April 26, 2000, re: STATUS REPORT: DOWNTOWN BRAMPTON MARKETING PARTNERSHIP (File G25). D. Cutajar provided a brief overview of the activities outlined in his report. EC That the report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated April 26, 2000, to the Meeting of April 26, 2000, re: STATUS REPORT: DOWNTOWN BRAMPTON MARKETING PARTNERSHIP (File G25) be received Page 4 of 6

24 J. BRAMPTON MARKETING SUB-COMMITTEE J 1. Verbal update from J. Biggart, Chair, Brampton Marketing Sub-Committee, re: PROGRESS OF MARKETING PLAN (File M10). J. Biggart reported that they are looking forward to moving ahead with the City s Marketing Plan following budget approval at this evening s Council Meeting. EC That verbal update from J. Biggart, Chair, Brampton Marketing Sub-Committee, to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of April 26, 2000, re: PROGRESS OF MARKETING PLAN (File M10) be received. J 2. Report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated April 26, 2000, re: INFORMATION REPORT: SPECIAL FEATURE ON THE GREATER TORONTO AREA (GTA) (File G25). D. Cutajar provided information on the promotional publication Special Feature on the Greater Toronto Area attached to his report and responded to Committee s questions. A concern was put forward from Committee with respect to the location of Highway 407 being incorrectly identified on one of the maps in the publication, and D. Cutajar made note of this concern. EC That the report from D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, dated April 26, 2000, to the Meeting of April 26, 2000, re: INFORMATION REPORT: SPECIAL FEATURE ON THE GREATER TORONTO AREA (GTA) (File G25) be received. K. BRAMPTON FILM LIAISON nil L. BRAMPTON AMBASSADORS SOCIETY nil M. MINUTES M 1. BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF MANAGEMENT FEBRUARY 22, 2000 (File G25). EC That the MINUTES OF THE BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF MANAGEMENT MEETING OF FEBRUARY 22, 2000 (File G25), to the Meeting of April 26, 2000, be received. N. CORRESPONDENCE N 1. Correspondence from Mayor John Longstreet, City of Plano, Texas, to Mayor Peter Robertson, dated March 22, 2000, re: ESTABLISHMENT OF SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CITY OF PLANO, TEXAS AND CITY OF BRAMPTON INVITATION TO MAYOR P. ROBERTSON AND D. CUTAJAR, DIRECTOR, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE TO VISIT AND TOUR PLANO (File M40). D. Cutajar responded to questions from Committee Page 5 of 6

25 EC That the correspondence from Mayor John Longstreet, City of Plano, Texas, to Mayor Peter Robertson, dated March 22, 2000, to the Meeting of April 26, 2000, re: ESTABLISHMENT OF SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CITY OF PLANO, TEXAS AND CITY OF BRAMPTON INVITATION TO MAYOR P. ROBERTSON AND D. CUTAJAR, DIRECTOR, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE TO VISIT AND TOUR PLANO (File M40) be received. N 2. Correspondence from Mr. Steve Shaw, Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Communications, Greater Toronto Airports Authority, to D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, City of Brampton, dated March 7, 2000, re: GTAA NEW TERMINAL VIRTUAL REALITY VIDEO (File G10). D. Cutajar aired GTAA s video showing a virtual reality tour of the new terminal when it is fully built, and advised he would be pleased to make copies available as required. Committee held a discussion on the contents of the video, as well as the overall renovation plans for Lester B. Pearson International Airport, and put forward their questions, comments, and concerns. Direction was given that D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, provide a synopsis of Committee s questions, comments, and concerns on the contents of the new terminal virtual reality video and the overall renovation plans for Lester B. Pearson International Airport, to Mr. Steve Shaw, Vice-President, Corporate Affairs and Communications, Greater Toronto Airports Authority, with a request that he attend a future meeting of the Economic Development Committee and provide a response. EC That the correspondence from Mr. Steve Shaw, Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Communications, Greater Toronto Airports Authority, to D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office, City of Brampton, dated March 7, 2000, to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of April 26, 2000, re: GTAA NEW TERMINAL VIRTUAL REALITY VIDEO (File G10) be received. O. OTHER/NEW BUSINESS O 1. EC News Release from the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, dated March 8, 2000, re: GTAA MARCH BREAK PASSENGER VOLUME EXPECTATIONS FOR 2000 (File A20). That the news release from the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, dated March 8, 2000, to the Meeting of April 26, 2000, re: GTAA MARCH BREAK PASSENGER VOLUME EXPECTATIONS FOR 2000 (File A20) be received. P. ADJOURNMENT EC That the do now adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, May 24, 2000, at 12:00 noon, or at the call of the Chair Page 6 of 6

26 JUNE 26, 2000 MEMBERS PRESENT: City Councillor S. Hames, Chair City Councillor B. Hunter, Vice-Chair (left at 12:40 p.m.) Regional Councillor S. Fennell Regional Councillor G. Miles (arrived at 12: 25 p.m. other municipal business; left at 1:15 p.m.) Regional Councillor R. Begley (arrived at 12:25 p.m. other municipal business) City Councillor S. DiMarco City Councillor B. Cowie (arrived at 12:25 p.m. other municipal business Mayor P. Robertson acted as designate until his arrival) Maria Britto, Brampton Board of Trade Rick Prouse, Brampton Downtown Business Association Janet Biggart, Brampton Marketing Team Joe Harley, Top 100 Employers (arrived 12:15 p.m.) MEMBERS ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: City Councillor L. Jeffrey (regrets other municipal business) Jim Carey, Association of Brampton Financial Institutions (regrets) (S. Johnston acted as designate) J. Keith Russell, Brampton Business Ambassadors (regrets) Rui Alves, Brampton Real Estate Board (regrets) Mayor P. Robertson (designate for City Councillor B. Cowie from 12:15 p.m. to 12:25 p.m.) Stuart Johnston, Brampton Board of Trade (designate for J. Carey) D. Cutajar, Director, Economic Development Office T. Brenton, Legislative Coordinator, Legal Services

27 The meeting was called to order at 12:15 p.m. and adjourned at 1:35 p.m. After due consideration of the matters placed before the Committee, the members beg leave to present its report as follows: Item Recommendation A. EC APPROVAL OF AGENDA E 1. EC CORPORATE CALLING SCHEDULE FOR JULY 2000 (File G25) F 1. EC BRAMPTON SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR PROGRAM (File G25) H 1. EC TWINNING REQUEST FROM GUMACA, QUEZON PROVINCE, PHILIPPINES (File M40) I 1. EC BRAMFACTS NEWSLETTER JUNE 2000 (File M52) K 1. EC APPOINTMENT OF JIM CAREY, ASSOCIATION OF BRAMPTON FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TO THE BRAMPTON MARKETING SUB- COMMITTEE (File G25) N 1. EC BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF MANAGEMENT MARCH 28, 2000 (File G25) N 2. EC BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF MANAGEMENT APRIL 25, 2000 (File G25) O 1. EC GTAA NEW TERMINAL VIRTUAL REALITY VIDEO (File G10) P 1. EC PUBLIC NOTICE CRTC RELIEF PLANNING (File A42) P 2. EC JULY/AUGUST MEETING DATES FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (File G24) Q. EC ADJOURNMENT CHAIR CITY COUNCILLOR S. HAMES Page 2 of 6

28 A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA EC That the agenda for the Meeting dated June 26, 2000, be approved, as amended, to add: K 1. P 3. APPOINTMENT OF JIM CAREY, ASSOCIATION OF BRAMPTON FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TO THE BRAMPTON MARKETING SUB- COMMITTEE (File G25). Discussion re: AMENDMENT TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA TO ADD A SECTION FOR BRAINSTORMING OR OPEN DISCUSSION (File G24). B. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST nil C. ANNOUNCEMENTS nil D. DELEGATIONS nil E. CORPORATE CALLING E 1. EC Report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, dated June 26, 2000, re: CORPORATE CALLING SCHEDULE FOR JULY 2000 (File G25). That the report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, dated June 26, 2000, to the Meeting of June 26, 2000, re: CORPORATE CALLING SCHEDULE FOR JULY 2000 (File G25) be received. F. SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE F 1. Report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, dated June 26, 2000, re: BRAMPTON SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR PROGRAM (File G25). D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, provided a quick overview of this proposal, which included the following topics: Introduction and Background Private-Public Partnership Program Fees and Services Insurance Role of SBEC Staff Pre-Qualifications Space Plan He noted they have already leased three of the six suites and are in the process of securing two more participants, even though they haven t begun marketing the program as yet. During discussion of this program, Committee put forward names of suggested participants, and asked questions of D. Cutajar Page 3 of 6

29 EC That the report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, dated June 26, 2000, to the Meeting of June 26, 2000, re: BRAMPTON SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR PROGRAM (File G25) be received. TOURISM SUB-COMMITTEE In follow-up to recommendation EC of the Meeting of March 27, 2000, approved by Council on April 10, 2000, wherein the Tourism Sub-Committee was directed to bring forward a detailed operational strategy for implementation of the Tourism Marketing Plan to this meeting, Committee noted that the strategy is currently under development and will be forthcoming to a future meeting of the. H. BUSINESS ALLIANCE PROGRAM In follow-up to recommendation EC of the Meeting of April 26, 2000, approved by Council on May 8, 2000, wherein the Economic Development Office was directed to provide a follow-up report re: BUSINESS MISSION TO THE NATIONAL PLASTICS EXPOSITION JUNE 2000, for consideration at today s meeting, Committee noted that the report is being developed and will be forthcoming to a future meeting of the. H 1. Report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, dated June 26, 2000, re: TWINNING REQUEST FROM GUMACA, QUEZON PROVINCE, PHILIPPINES (File M40). In providing information on this request, D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, reminded members of Brampton s Sister City Protocol as developed by the Economic Development Committee and approved by Council on January 3, He then responded to Committee s questions. EC That the report from D. Cutajar, Director of Economic Development, dated June 26, 2000, to the Meeting of June 26, 2000, re: TWINNING REQUEST FROM GUMACA, QUEZON PROVINCE, PHILIPPINES (File M40) be received; and, That the Director of Economic Development be authorized to respond to this request with an overview of Brampton s Sister City Protocol as developed by the Economic Development Committee (EC January 31, 2000). I. BUSINESS COMMUNICATION (INFORMATION AND EVENTS) I 1. EC BRAMFACTS NEWSLETTER JUNE 2000 (File M52). That the JUNE 2000 ISSUE OF THE BRAMFACTS NEWSLETTER (File M52), to the Meeting of June 26, 2000, be received. J. DOWNTOWN MARKETING PARTNERSHIP nil K. BRAMPTON MARKETING SUB-COMMITTEE K 1. APPOINTMENT OF JIM CAREY, ASSOCIATION OF BRAMPTON FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TO THE BRAMPTON MARKETING SUB-COMMITTEE (File G25) Page 4 of 6

30 Janet Biggart, Chair of the Brampton Marketing Sub-Committee, noted that a vacancy has existed on the sub-committee since the resignation of Bob Nutbrown, Brampton Board of Trade. She noted further that Jim Carey, Association of Brampton Financial Institutions, had expressed an interest in becoming involved with one of the sub-committees, and given his experience and interest in marketing, it was deemed appropriate to approach him about filling this vacancy. To this end, she was pleased to inform Committee that Mr. Carey has confirmed his willingness to sit as a member on this sub-committee. The following motion was then considered. EC That the nomination of Jim Carey, Association of Brampton Financial Institutions, for appointment to the Brampton Marketing Sub-Committee, to fill the vacancy that resulted from the resignation of Bob Nutbrown, Brampton Board of Trade, be accepted for the current term ending November 30, Members of extended congratulations to Mr. Carey on this nomination, and noted they look forward to Council s approval of his appointment to the Brampton Marketing Sub-Committee. L. BRAMPTON FILM LIAISON SUB-COMMITTEE nil M. BRAMPTON AMBASSADORS SOCIETY nil N. MINUTES N 1. BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF MANAGEMENT MARCH 28, 2000 (File G25). EC That the MINUTES OF THE BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF MANAGEMENT MEETING OF MARCH 28, 2000 (File G25), to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of June 26, 2000, be received. N 2. BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF MANAGEMENT APRIL 25, 2000 (File G25). EC That the MINUTES OF THE BRAMPTON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF MANAGEMENT MEETING OF APRIL 25, 2000 (File G25), to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of June 26, 2000, be received. O. CORRESPONDENCE O 1. EC Correspondence from Mr. Steve Shaw, Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Communications, Greater Toronto Airports Authority, dated June 12, 2000, re: GTAA NEW TERMINAL VIRTUAL REALITY VIDEO (File G10). That the correspondence from Mr. Steve Shaw, Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Communications, Greater Toronto Airports Authority, dated June 12, 2000, to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of June 26, 2000, re: GTAA NEW TERMINAL VIRTUAL REALITY VIDEO (File G10) be received Page 5 of 6