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Wednesday, September 07, 2016

1:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting

Council Chambers – 4th

Floor – City Hall

Members: City Councillor J. Bowman – Wards 3 and 4 (Chair)

Regional Councillor G. Gibson – Wards 1 and 5 Regional Councillor E. Moore – Wards 1 and 5

Regional Councillor M. Palleschi – Wards 2 and 6 Regional Councillor M. Medeiros – Wards 3 and 4

Regional Councillor G. Miles – Wards 7 and 8 Regional Councillor J. Sprovieri – Wards 9 and 10 City Councillor D. Whillans – Wards 2 and 6

(Vice-Chair, Economic Development and Enterprise Services) City Councillor P. Fortini – Wards 7 and 8

City Councillor G. Dhillon – Wards 9 and 10

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Agenda

Economic Development Committee Committee of the Council of

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

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Agenda Economic Development Committee

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or placed on non-audible mode during the meeting. Council Members are prohibited from sending text messages, e-mails and other electronic messaging during the meeting.

1. Approval of Agenda

2. Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

3. Consent

* The following items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and

non-controversial by the Committee and will be approved at this time. There will be no separate discussion of any of these items unless a Committee Member requests it, in which case the item will not be consented to and will be

considered in the normal sequence of the agenda.

(7.2, 13.1)

4. Announcements

5. Delegations

5.1. Delegation from Brock Dickinson, CEO, and Lyndon Ashton, Senior Consultant, MDB Insight, re: Peel Memorial Centre and Surrounding Precinct Market and

Economic Development Opportunity Study.

(See Item 6.1)

6. Staff Presentations

6.1. Presentation by N. Johnston, Manager, Business Development and Marketing,

Office of the Chief Operating Officer, and A. Taranu, Manager, Architectural Design Services, Planning and Infrastructure Services, re: Human Health and

Sciences Video.

(See Item 5.1)


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7. Economic Development and Enterprise Services

7.1. Report from B. Grant, Acting Manager, Festivals and Special Events, Office of the Chief Operating Officer, dated August 10, 2016, re: Community Grant

Program Updates 2017 (RM 24/2016).

Recommendation

* 7.2. Report from B. Grant, Acting Manager, Festivals and Special Events, Office of the Chief Operating Officer, dated August 11, 2016, re: Support for the Lorne

Scots 150th Anniversary – Colour Parade Community Event – September 24, 2016.

Recommendation

7.3. Report from C. Baccardax, Senior Advisor, International Investment, Office of the Chief Operating Officer, dated July 6, 2016, re: Post-Mission Information

Report – San Francisco Human Health and Sciences Mission – June 20-24, 2016.

To be received

8. Minutes

9. Other/New Business

9.1. Verbal report from C. Baccardax, Senior Advisor, International Investment, Office of the Chief Operating Officer, re: Pre-Mission Report – Multi-Sector Business

Attraction Mission to United Kingdom.

To be received

9.2. Discussion at the request of Mayor L. Jeffrey, re: Support for the Auto Industry.

10. Referred Matters

Note: In accordance with the Procedure By-law, the Referred Matters List will be published quarterly on a meeting agenda for Committee’s reference and consideration. A copy of the current Referred Matters List for this

Committee is publicly available on the City’s website.

http://www.brampton.ca/EN/City-Hall/meetings-agendas/Documents/2015RML_posting_for%20web.pdf


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11. Deferred Matters

12. Notices of Motion

13. Correspondence

* 13.1. Correspondence from Pat Harding, President, Perpetual Bazar, dated June 23, 2016, re: Thank You to City Council.

To be received

14. Councillors Question Period

15. Public Question Period

15 Minute Limit (regarding any decision made at this meeting)

16. Closed Session

17. Adjournment

Next Meeting: September 21, 2016

Delegation Request

Attention: City Clerk's Office, City of Brampton, 2 Wellington Street West, Brampton ON L6Y 4R2

Email: [email protected] Telephone: (905) 874-2100 Fax: (905) 874-2119 Meeting: City Council Planning & Infrastructure Services Committee

Corporate Services Committee Community & Public Services Committee Economic Development Committee Other:

Meeting Date Requested: Agenda Item (if applicable):

Name of Individual(s):

Position/Title:

Organization/Person being Represented:

Full Address for Contact: Telephone:

Email:

Subject Matter

to be Discussed:

PMC and Surrounding Precinct Market and Economic Development Opportunity Study

Action

Requested:

To be able to do a power point presentation

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(ii) the electronic file of the presentation to ensure compatibility with corporate equipment.

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Personal information on this form is collected under authority of the Municipal Act, SO 2001, c.25 and/or the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13 and w ill be used in the preparation of the applicable council/committee agenda and w ill be attached to the agenda and publicly available at the meeting and on the City’s w ebsite. Questions about the collection of personal information should be directed to the Deputy City Clerk, Council and Administrative Services, 2

Wellington Street West, Brampton, Ontario, L6Y 4R2, tel. 905-874-2115.

Please complete this form for your request to delegate to Council or Committee on a matter where a decision of the

Council may be required. Delegations at Council meetings are generally limited to agenda business published with the meeting agenda. Delegations at Committee meetings can relate to new business within the jurisdiction and authority of the City and /or Committee or agenda business published with the meet ing agenda. All delegations are limited to five

(5) minutes.

1-855-367-3535

September 7, 2016

Brock Dickinson, Chief Executive Officer

Lyndon Ashton, Senior Consultant

944 South Service Road, Suite 102 Stoney Creek, ON

L8E 6A2

[email protected]

MDB Insight

For Office Use Only: Meeting Name:

Meeting Date:

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mailto:[email protected]

Presented by Presented by Presented by Presented by

Economic Development Opportunity Study Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness and Surrounding Precinct

Brock Dickinson, CEO and Lyndon Ashton, Senior Consultant

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Millier Dickinson Blais 2 MDB Insight 2 MDB Insight 2 MDB Insight 2

Agenda

Title

Introduction

Project Team

Purpose and Objectives Project Workplan Overview

Next Steps

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Canada’s largest economic development consultancy, working with communities across North America to build economic opportunities

About MDB Insight

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MDB Insight

Project Team

Brock Harry Lyndon Giulia Ken

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Brock University BioLinc

Business Plan and Funding Application

Brock University’s Bio Life Sciences Incubator

BioLinc

Connecting emerging research and support structures for entrepreneurs to opportunities in the biotech and life sciences sectors

Similar Projects

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Niagara University NGTI Feasibility Study &

Implementation Plan

Niagara University and the redevelopment of downtown Niagara Falls, NY

Niagara Global Tourism Institute

Leveraging leading edge research and training to strengthen core business activity and renew the urban core

Similar Projects

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Purpose and Objectives

Leverage the William Osler Hospital development to drive Health and Lifesciences innovation, expansion, and growth in the city

Enhance economic potential in the area by combining economic development and planning approaches

Provide clear direction on the best uses for future development in the study area that will increase competitiveness

Project Understanding

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Purpose and Objectives

Create a tactical strategy to encourage cohesion in

the Brampton Health and Lifesciences cluster

Identify the prospective economic impact and future

benefit for the city to assist investment attraction

and talent recruitment

Produce an action driven and solution oriented set

of recommendations focused on outcomes and

results

Project Understanding

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Our Approach Project Overview

Sector and Economic

Assessment

Stakeholder Engagement

Planning & Engineering

Analysis

Development Potential and

Economic Impact

Value Proposition and Action

Plans

• Literature Review and Asset Inventory

• Cluster Profiling and Sector Assessment

• Interviews with Industry Experts and

Stakeholder Agencies

• Workshops with Landowners, Youth,

Industry Innovators and Entrepreneurs

• Policy and Regulatory Assessment

• High Level Land Use Design Concept

• Economic Impact Analysis

• Potential ROI Assessment

• Value Proposition

• Strategic

Recommendations

• Implementation Plan

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2016 Timeline Project Overview

Sector and Economic Assessment

July

August

Stakeholder Engagement

July

August

September

Engineering & Panning Analysis

July

August

September

Development Potential and Economic Impact

September

October

Value Proposition and Action Plans

November

December

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MDB Insight 11 MDB Insight 11

Next Steps

Initial launch meetings completed

Sector consultations & background review underway

Detailed economic development, land use planning and transportation assessments in progress

Preliminary project directions by end of September

Economic impact assessment and implementation design begins in October

Project to be completed by December

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MDB Insight 12 MDB Insight 12

How to Reach Us

Brock Dickinson,

Chief Executive Officer

[email protected]

1-855 – 367 – 3535 Ext. 231

Lyndon Ashton,

Senior Consultant

[email protected]

1-855 – 367 – 3535 Ext. 239

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BRAMPTON’S HUMAN HEALTH AND SCIENCES VIDEO

Presentation to: Economic Development Committee

Presented by: Nancy Johnston, Manager, Business Development and Marketing, Economic Development and Alex Taranu, Manager, Architectural Design, Planning and Building, Planning and Infrastructure

Date: September 7, 2016

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KEY CONCEPTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Video purpose is for investment attraction

• Positioned in the context of the TO Health! work

• Consultant advanced the idea of a “science” metaphor, “storytelling” alternative approach to conventional economic development marketing materials

• Video is using existing footage and materials

• Is targeted to integrate in the overall package with the other videos, in particular “Moving People Matters” and City Vision videos

• Video is high level and a key component of the City’s Economic Development strategy

• The Video is meant to be complemented by presentations (draft deck of slides being prepared), additional data, briefing notes and verbal introduction with additional details targeted to the specific audience

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ECONOMIC CONTEXT

• Brampton is located in North America’s 3rd largest biotechnology cluster • Canada ranked as one of the top locations amongst industrialized nations for pharma,

biotechnology and R&D • 40% of Canada’s Life Sciences companies are located in the GTA • 50 of the top 100 Life Sciences companies and 16 of the top 25 global medical device

companies operate in the GTA • More than 100 biotechnology firms located within a 30-minute drive from Brampton

Brampton’s Top Employers in Human Health and Sciences (over 6,000 employees)

• Medtronic (Canadian Head Office) – 420 employees • Canadian Blood Services – 350 employees • Dynacare (Canadian Head Office) – 700 employees • Taro Pharmaceuticals – 400 employees • William Osler Health System – 2750 employees • Canon (Canadian Head Office) – 400 employees • MDA Robotics – 325 employees • Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness – 750 employees

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BRAMPTON’S INVESTMENTS

• Significant and innovative investments - Brampton Civic, Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness, ErinoakKids represent an investment of over $1 billion

• $60 million investment in PMC (local portion share)

• Facilitated development of ErinoakKids through the sale of City-owned land

• Invested $50,000 per year for 3 years to TO Health!

• Invested $167,000 per year for 3 years to Toronto Global

• Mayor Jeffrey joined Premier Wynne and 130 delegates on a week long trade mission to the Middle East with a focus on life sciences and the research sector

• The City has approved an additional $200,000 towards the PMC Economic Development Plan

• Invested in the development of marketing and communications materials supporting Human Health and Sciences including: Life Sciences Sector Profile; Detailed Presentation on HH&S Sector; (all) sector video; TO Health! website

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5

FINALVISUALJun29HD.mov

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6

Etobicoke Creek

redevelopment and

amenity area

Downtown

Mobility Hub

Potential slide with additional information

complementing the HHS Video

Peel Memorial

Centre Peel Memorial

Expansion

Future

partnership

development

Future partnership

private development

Sample Slide 6.1-6

NEXT STEPS

Implement Tactical Communications Plan

• Industry Presentations – TO Health!; Toronto Global; Brampton Board of Trade; Local Health Integration Network; William Osler; etc.

• Targeted paid media placements – Site Selection Online; Area Development Online; Business Expansion Journal Online; Google advertising

• Focused PR

• Opportunistic PR – openings of key HH&S developments; TO Health! website; speaking opportunities; develop advocates from existing Brampton businesses

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Report

Economic Development Committee The Corporation of the City of Brampton

2016-09-07

Date: 2016-08-10

Subject: Grant Program Updates 2017

Contact: Bill Grant, (Acting) Manager

Festivals and Special Events Office

905-874-2316 Recommendations:

1. That, the report from Bill Grant, Acting Manager Festivals and Special Events

Office, dated August 10, 2016, to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of September 7, 2016 re: Community Grant Program - 2017 Updates (File CB.x), be received; and,

2. That, the amendments to the Community Grant Guidelines as presented in

Appendix “A” of this report be approved;

3. That, staff be authorized to manage and administer minor capital grants, and

minor and major project grants for the following municipal priorities: Arts and Culture, Sports, Parks and Recreation, Festivals and Special Events, and the

Minor General Community Donation fund which will remain open from January to the exhaustion of the 2017 funds available, pursuant to Council policy and related administrative procedures; and,

4. That, the 2017 Community Grant Budget remain the same as 2016 ($967,300)

for community groups receiving a cash grant, subject to Council approval of the 2017 Current and Capital Budgets; and

5. That, the base operating budget of $967,300 for the 2017 Community Grant Program be the source of funding for those groups receiving a cash grant; and

6. That, the in-kind services are understood to be at no charge and is a forgone revenue for those operating departments providing services as defined in the

Community Grant Policy 14.1.1 to groups receiving in-kind grants; and,

7. That, staff be authorized to administer the citizen-based grant review panels to assess and evaluate applications and make recommendations to Council for granting awards commencing in 2017.

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Overview:

The Community Grant Program and Policy governs minor capital, minor

and major project grants that are aligned with the following City of

Brampton strategic priority service streams; Arts and Culture, Sports,

Parks and Recreation, Festivals and Celebration Events and Minor

General Community Donations.

After a full first year launch of the Community Grant Program the Grant

Program administrators encouraged applicants and staff to provide

feedback on the program.

The recommended changes to the Community Grant Program Guidelines

are listed in Appendix “A” of this report.

Background:

Brampton City Council approved the 2016 Community Grant Program on December

10, 2015. The Community Grant Program supports Council’s commitment to increase

transparency and accountability in all City operations. It is in line with the strategic goals of the City and recognizes that through grant making, the City is supporting

not-for-profit community groups and volunteer-based organizations with events and projects that build civic pride and foster positive city image.

In 2016 the Community Grant Program awarded funding to sixty-seven different projects and events, this stimulus of community groups seeking assistance from the

City of Brampton was a positive step in supporting community involvement in multiple aspects. Current Situation:

Community Grant-Making Program 2017 After a full first year launch of the Community Grant Program the Grant Program

administrators encouraged applicants and staff to provide feedback on the program. Staff listened to comments, ideas, suggestions and developed solutions where

applicable. The following changes are in response to feedback received regarding the

Community Grant Program:

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1. Religious Organizations

Council considered the Minutes of the Economic Development Committee Meeting of

May 4, 2016 (Item 10.2).

A recorded vote was requested on Clause 8 of Recommendation ED056-2016, with the results as follows:

That staff be requested to investigate possible amendments to the Community Grant Policy, and report back to Committee to permit applications by religious organizations

for cultural events, to be eligible for community grant funding. Staff are recommending the following clarification to the religious organization

eligibility definition;

“Religious organizations are eligible to make application for a City of Brampton

Community Grant when the project is aligned with one or more of the City’s priorities, namely: arts and culture, sports, parks and recreation, festivals and special events whereby a community service event purpose is clearly identified. The application

must demonstrate a clear separation with the religious mandate and purpose of the organization. The City’s priority and community service benefits must be identified in

the project/event plan and budget”.

2. Waiver of Rates and Fees for the Use of City Assets Requests

At the Council meeting of May 11, 2016, the following motion was introduced and

considered.

C151-2016 - Moved by Regional Councillor Gibson Seconded by Regional Councillor

Miles

That the following matter be referred to the Budget Committee for consideration

during the 2017 Budget process:

“That the rates and fees schedule of the User Fee By-law be amended to provide opportunities for eligible community-based groups and events to permit the use of

City facilities at reduced rates.”

A recorded vote was requested and the motion carried.

In the interim, the Management Advisory Services (MAS) has developed a business

process and tool kit to manage emergent waiver-of-fees requests from community groups. The administration of rates and fees, and decisions to waive fees is made by

the applicable departments pursuant to the Community Grant Policy. Further, an analysis of aggregated in-kind support for events and festivals from City

departments will be completed and presented to ELT in Q4 2016. No amendments are recommended at this time.

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3. Measures of Success

The City is developing a performance assessment process to evaluate community

group success in applying the grant funding. This new process will be implemented as part of the 2017 program and consists of the following evaluation criteria:

How well the project/event aligned with the City’s Strategic Plan Priorities How well the project/event defined and addressed a community need or gap Degree to which the project/event was delivered within indicated

budget/timelines Degree to which the project/event achieved indicated attendance/participation

numbers An organization’s past performance and ability to meet its objectives as indicated in their grant application may be used to evaluate future applications to the Community

Grant Program.

Failure to submit reporting requirements and/or to sufficiently meet project objectives as determined by the City may be grounds to classify the applicant as a “Concerned Status Designation” refers to a classification that the City can apply to an

organization applying for a City grant.

This designation can be applied to an organization that,

Has significant financial viability issues; fails to meet Grant Program Guidelines or

minimum requirements; demonstrates management practices that do not conform to industry accepted standards; fails to demonstrate the ability to engage in strategic planning; demonstrates declining quality and/or audiences for its programming or

projects; and any other performance related issues identified by the City.

The following amendment is recommended;

That community groups are required to complete and send back to the City the performance assessment checklist three months after the completion of their project/event

4. Lease Subsidy Program

As identified in a Report to Council on June 22, 2016, Realty Services would like to explore the option to link Below Market Value Rent (BMVR) subsidies with the Community Grant Program.

MAS are leading a review of the current BMVR program to develop a link/association

with the Community Grant Policy in time for the 2018 Community Grant Program. No amendments are recommended at this time.

5. Annual Funding

The City provides grants to eligible organizations who deliver essential community events and key sports and culture initiatives and services to Brampton residents. These groups include but are not limited to;

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Brampton Rotary Rib n Roll, Brampton Board Of Trade Santa Claus Parade, Brampton Carabram Festival, Brampton Excelsior’s Lacrosse, and the Brampton Concert Band.

All of these organizations have been supported in the past and will be eligible to

apply to the Community Grant Program in 2017. Staff is recommending further consultation and review of the guidelines to develop a

stream suitable to meet the expectations for these notable organizations. One option would be to encompass more of a partnership and/or a multi-year agreement

approach that will address some of the concerns with organizations merely receiving funds year after year.

Staff will communicate to all groups the review of this option is underway in 2017 and community groups will be invited to play a key role in any changes to the program

moving forward.

No amendments are recommended at this time.

Corporate Implications:

Financial Implications:

There are no financial implications at this time as the current budget of $967,300 is

estimated to be sufficient to carry out the proposed amendments to the Community Grant Guidelines.

No additional funds have been requested in 2017, however, staff will continue to

monitor and report to Council on the actual financial value of awarded applications as compared to this budget.

Budget

The Festivals and Special Events Office has submitted a budget equivalent to that

submitted in 2016 to provide community grants to eligible community organizations under the Community Grant-Making Program for 2017.

In 2016 a budget of 1,003,000 was approved by Council, and in Q1 of 2016 a budget amount of $35,700 was transferred from the Chief Operating Office to the Public

Services Recreation & Culture Division to support the annual request from Volunteer MBC, this was necessary for it to be captured under the appropriate area of

responsibility, the annual amount for the Community Grant Program budget was adjusted to $967,300.

Emergency or unexpected in-kind assistance requests under $2,500.00 in value occurring throughout the year after the Grant Program deadline has passed may be

approved through the authority granted by the Community Grant Policy to department staff. MAS developed a Manager’s Toolkit to assist with these minor requests for the use of City assets such as materials, facilities, equipment and open

spaces, and operating departments will track and record the value of these emerging

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types of in-kind requests and share the information with FSEO prior to annual reporting.

Other Implications:

2017 Community Grant Program launch

Staff is recommending the launch of the 2017 Community Grant Program on September 15, 2016 with an application deadline of Nov 1st, 2016. This will provide the opportunity to community groups to plan projects well in advance and align the

funding requests with the City’s annual budget cycle.

The Grant application assessment process will begin immediately following the

submission cut-off date and will be complete by December 7, 2016.

The process for intake and assessment of applications will continue to be managed by the Advisor, Community events, and the citizen-based Grant Review Committee

will make recommendations for funding in the form of a staff report in January 2017.

Strategic Plan:

The Community Grant Program supports the following City of Brampton Strategic Plan Priorities and Goals;

Strong Communities

Celebrate citizens and create partnerships through arts, culture and social interactions;

Support diversity and enable wellness through health and recreation

Smart Growth

Build complete communities to accommodate growth for people and jobs

Conclusion:

In conclusion, the City of Brampton Community Grant Program is intended to positively encourage existing and new groups to participate in building Brampton’s capability and capacity in City-aligned segments of the not-for-profit sector.

As signed by As signed by

Bill Grant (Acting)Manager

Strategic and Enterprise Services Office of the Chief Operating Officer

Thomas Plant MBA, MPA, PMP Director

Strategic and Enterprise Services Office of the Chief Operating Officer

Report authored by:

Bill Grant, (Acting) Manager Festivals and Special Events Office

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Attachments:

Appendix “A”: Community Grant Program – 2017 Updates

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Community Grant Program - 2017 Updates Appendix A

Item for review Area Issue Recommendation for the 2017 Program

1 Religious Organizations COO, Council

Review other grant programs

for their definition of eligibility

for religious organizations

The guidelines further defines religious organizations

and now provides the opportunity to apply for

community event funding.

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2. Waiver of Rates and

Fees for the Use of City

Assets and In-kind grants

COO, Public

Services, Parks, MAS

What fees are available to

community groups using City

facilities? MAS to help develop

the criteria for awarding in-

kind grants up to $2,500.

The matter of reduced rates and fees for community

events was referred to the Budget Committee for

consideration during the 2017 Budget process. An

analysis of aggregated in-kind support for events and

festivals from City departments will be completed

and presented to ELT in Q4 2016.

3 Measure of success COO/CouncilEstablish a program review

process.

A performance measurement checklist has been

developed which community groups will be required

to submit upon completion of their project/event.

4

Lease subsidies or BMVR

(Below Market Value

Rent) related to the Grant

Program

COO/Council/

Reality Services

Review lease subsidy

recipients and develop a

standardized review process

similar to the grant program

MAS to lead a review in collaboration with Realty

Services to develop a criteria based decision making

process.

5Limit funding timelines

(Sunset clause)COO/Council

Limit the number of years of

funding available to the same

event/project

Staff will communicate to all groups the review of

this option is underway in 2017 and community

groups will be invited to play a key role in any

changes to the program moving forward.

08/11/16

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Report


2016-09-07

Date: 2016-08-11

Subject: Support for the Lorne Scots 150th Anniversary – Colour Parade

Community Event

Contact: Bill Grant

(Acting) Manager, Festivals and Special Events Office 905 874 2316

Recommendations:

1. That, the report from Bill Grant, (Acting) Manager Festivals and Special Events

Office dated August 10, 2016, to the Economic Development Committee

Meeting of September 7, 2016, re: Event Support for the Lorne Scots 150th Anniversary – Colour Parade Community Event, be received; and

2. That, the City of Brampton provide in-kind support for the Lorne Scots

Anniversary Celebration “Trooping of the Colours” event scheduled for

September 24, 2016 in the amount of $6,500.00; and

3. That, the organizers of future Lorne Scots events be required to submit a request for consideration of in-kind, financial or regulatory approval in future years; and

4. That, the City Clerk and Mayor be authorized to execute the necessary

agreement(s) to effect the recommendations in this report, subject to the content of such agreements being satisfactory to the Chief Operating Officer (or designate) and the form of such agreements being satisfactory to the City

Solicitor (or designate).

Overview:

On November 4, 2015, Council approved the Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin

and Halton Regiment) request for the erection of a monument in Gage Park to commemorate the history of the Lorne Scots and its achievements as a reserve regiment in Peel, Dufferin and Halton (150

years in 2016).

Organizers of The Lorne Scots 150th Anniversary “Trooping of the Colours” parade being held on September 24, 2016 have requested City services valued at $6,500 in support of this event.

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Background:

The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment) has a long standing and

established history within Brampton, Georgetown and Oakville. The Regiment has made significant contributions to Canada's war and peace keeping efforts throughout

history. The year 2016 marks the official 150th anniversary of the Lorne Scots in any Canadian Community.

To honor the service and sacrifice of those that have served with the Lorne Scots and those who continue to serve today, the Regiment will be conducting a ‘Trooping

of the Colors Parade’ on Saturday September 24, 2016 at Creditview Sandalwood Sports Park in the Mount Pleasant area of Brampton.

The Lorne Scots' Colonel in Chief, His Royal Highness Field Marshall the Duke of Kent will be in attendance to review the parade which is not only an incredible honor

for the unit but also for the City of Brampton. Council approved support of the Lorne Scots efforts at the July 6, 2016 Council

meeting with the following motion being carried;

Whereas the Lorne Scots (Peel Halton and Dufferin Regiment) originated in Brampton in September 1866 and will be celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Regiment this September, in recognition of its soldiers and the sacrifices they made;

Whereas residents of Brampton and the Peel Region have served in this esteemed

regiment since its inception, and members have been deployed in almost every theatre of war in which Canada has fought;

Whereas members of the Regiment have been deployed internationally to support peacekeeping missions, as well deployed throughout Canada, to provide support

during times of natural disaster; Whereas the Lorne Scots have upheld the essence of their motto, For Our Heritage,

proud of their sacrifices and accomplishments, proud of their roots, and dedication to create new history to add to their heritage;

Whereas his Royal Highness Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent will be attending the official 150th ceremony and celebrations in his role as the Colonel-in-Chief of the

Lorne Scots Regiment;

Therefore be it resolved: That Council support the Lorne Scots and attend the Regimental Meet and Greet and

the monument unveiling to commemorate the 150th anniversary, both events to be held on September 23, 2016, as well as attend the formal 150th anniversary Gala, to

be held on September 24, 2016;

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That the City of Brampton Councilors utilize their social media accounts to promote the 150th celebrations, to recognize the dedication and commitment of their fellow Bramptonians, this September;

That City of Brampton staff be directed to provide City of Brampton website and other

communication support to promote the celebrations, so that residents of Brampton can also take part and show support to honor past and present members of the Regiment; and

That in general, Council Members take on the role of champions and advocates, to

support the Lorne Scots Regiment in preparation of the 150th anniversary celebrations, as well as attend the formal 150th Anniversary Gala and the Trooping of the Colours Parade, both to be held on September 24, 2016.

Current Situation:

Further to the July 6, 2016 Council motion, the Advisor to Community Events worked with the Lorne Scots and the Parks Special Events team to develop the requirements

of an operative event location and event plan for the trooping of the colours parade.

The parade will take place at Creditview/Sandalwood Park in the afternoon of Saturday September 24, 2016. The parade event is expected to draw a crowd of up to 600 spectators. Organizers are seeking in-kind support of equipment and services

in support of this event (Appendix A) which includes:

• Venue rentals and equipment fees (fencing, bleachers, and tents) • Staff costs associated with the set up and clean-up of the event



This report proposes in-kind support with a total value of $6,500 for services and

equipment.

This can be absorbed into existing operating budgets with no financial impact. Strategic Plan:

The Community Grant Program supports the following City of Brampton Strategic

Plan Priorities and Goals: Strong Communities

• Celebrate citizens and build partnerships through arts, culture and social

interaction • Create connected spaces in the heart of the city for people to live, work, and play.

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Conclusion:

Staff recommends that the in-kind request of $6,500.00 be approved and be funded

from existing staff resources from the supporting operating departments.

As signed by; As signed by;

Bill Grant (Acting)Manager,

Festivals and Special Events Office

Strategic & Enterprise Services Office of the Chief

Operating Officer

Thomas Plant Director

Strategic & Enterprise Services

Office of the Chief Operating Officer

Attachments:

Lorne Scots Trooping of the Colours Event Appendix “A”

Lorne Scots Request Letter Appendix “B” Report authored by: Bill Grant

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Appendix “A”

Lorne Scots 150th Anniversary

“Trooping of the Colors” Event

September 24, 2016

Description Estimate Value

Venue rentals and equipment fees (fencing, picnic

tables and tents) $5,300

Staff costs associated with the set up and clean-up of

the event $1,200

TOTAL support $6,500

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Report


2016-09-07

Date: 2016-07-06

Subject: Post-Mission Information Report - San Francisco Human Health

and Sciences Mission

Contact: Cassandra Baccardax, Senior Advisor International Investment,

Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Economic Development and Tourism, 905-874-3693, [email protected]

Recommendations:

1. That the report from Sohail Saeed, Director, Economic Development and

Tourism, dated July 7, 2016, to the Economic Development Committee Meeting of September 7, 2016, re: Post-Mission Information Report - San Francisco Human and Health Sciences Mission (File CE.x), be received.

Overview:

In support of Council’s commitment to economic growth in Brampton,

Council approved a 2015 International Business Missions report and 2016 Work Plan for the City.

As per Council direction, a follow-up report on each international trade

mission is to be provided.

This report focuses on the City’s most recent efforts in attracting Human

and Health Sciences investment through its execution of a business mission in the San Francisco and Bay Area, California, USA, during June

2016.

Highlights of the mission included 10 Pre-Qualified Meetings (PQMs) as well as meetings with Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) and Ontario International Marketing Centre.

This report aligns with the City’s Strategic Plan priority of Smart Growth.

Background:

San Francisco business mission was proposed to Economic Development

Committee Jan. 20, 2016 in the Report entitled, “2015 International Business

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Missions Report and 2016 Work Plan”. It was approved by Economic Development Committee Resolution ED004-2016. The Council Resolution is C021-2016. The Confirming By-law is 14-2016. This information report is the “report back” on this

mission.

Current Situation:

Mission: San Francisco Human Health and Sciences Business Attraction Mission

Date of Mission: June 20-24, 2016

Sector(s): Human and Health Sciences including sub-sectors of Medical Devices and Equipment, Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, and Medical Technology (MedTech)

Market: Northern California, USA

Location: San Francisco and Bay Area

Attendee(s): Snr. Advisor International Investment, Economic Development & Tourism

Partner(s): CIDEP

Cost: $12,337 ($10,000 lead generation, $2337 travel costs)

Metrics:

Contacts 18 Pre-Qualified Meetings Arranged

11 + 3 conference calls

PQ in-person meetings held 10 + 3 conference calls Leads 9 Prospects 7

Hot Prospects 2

Highlights:

10 client meetings with 7 prospects and 2 of those “hot” prospects

3 additional meetings held by conference call within two weeks

o 1 more conference call to be scheduled

Two (2) meetings with organizations: Canadian Trade Commissioner Service

Atlanta (Global Affairs Canada) and Ontario International Marketing Centre

(OIMC) (Ontario Ministry of Economic Development.) Both are strong

contacts who can refer trade and investment leads to Brampton, so these

partnerships will be nurtured.

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Learnings / Other Notes:

Lead generator consultant arranged high-quality leads – the majority have a

solid business case for expansion in Canada plus the resources to invest.

Ten leads were required by the contract; an additional four were provided as

goodwill.

More bio sciences companies are located in Northern California than

anywhere else in the world and an average of 30 more are founded each year.

The Bay Area houses 1,662 life science companies, directly employing more

than 164,000 people.

OIMC recommends regular missions to San Francisco and The Bay Area

because of the rapid growth in the Human Health and Science sector as well

as the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector.

Compelling attributes for American investors at this time include: the current

exchange rate on the U.S. dollar; Canada’s low federal tax rate of 26.5%,

approximately 10% lower than state of California; low housing and commercial

costs, relative to San Francisco; and our stable political environment. Most

PQMs were in The Bay Area, that is, the suburbs of San Francisco, and these

businesses immediately understood Brampton’s value proposition of being

located in a large market while profiting from lower site costs.



2016 Budget: Human Health Sciences San Francisco, June 2016

Lead Generation $10,000 (including in-market services)

Flight, hotel $ 1,918

Other travel costs $ 419

Total: $12,337

Other Implications: Next Steps

Staff shall undertake the following next steps:

1. Immediate follow up of the two “hot prospects”; 2. Debrief with the lead generation consultant, mid-July;

3. Follow-up on remaining leads and prospects, as well as provincial and federal partner contacts;

4. Implement EDT protocol for client follow-up, which includes touch points at regular intervals over the next two years, to ensure Brampton and the region become investors’ top site selection choices;

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5. Planning for a 2017 mission to San Francisco/The Bay Area will take place as part of 2017 budget and work plan activities.

Strategic Plan:

This report aligns with the City’s Strategic Plan priority of Smart Growth

Cultivate economic growth and stability, innovation hubs and foreign

investment

These activities align with the Intended Outcomes of the Economic Development Committee (EDC) Priorities for the Term of Council 2014 – 2018:

1. Economic Growth and Vitality

a. Business and employment growth

b. Increased domestic and foreign investment

c. Generate wealth and prosperity (strengthen quality of life)

d. Increase assessment/tax revenue

2. Positive Business Climate and Business Experiences

3. Positive Business Profile and City Image as an Investment Location

4. Monitor and Measure Economic Performance and Results

Conclusion:

This mission was highly productive and client follow-up protocol will be executed so

that Brampton is a top North American choice for international investors.

EDT recommends returning to San Francisco and The Bay Area for additional lead generation in 2017.

Approved by: Approved by:

Cassandra Baccardax,

Senior Advisor International Investment

Sohail Saeed,

Director Economic Development and Tourism

Report authored by: Cassandra Baccardax

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June 23, 2016

Mayor and Council, City of Brampton

Ladies and Gentlemen:

On behalf of the ladies of the Perpetual Bazaar I would like to thank the members of Council for their generous support during our financial crisis. In particular, I would like to thank Mr. Pat Fortini, Mr. Jeff Bowman and Mr. Doug Whillans for their help during our recent move to a new location on Main Street and Mr. Bob Darling for his advice and assistance during our time of crisis.

The generous people of Brampton came to our aid and we thank them for that. We look forward to continuing to be an integral part of downtown Brampton.

Yours truly,

Pat Harding, President

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