Community & Public Services Committee Agenda for March 2, 2016
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Agenda Community & Public Services Committee Committee of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Brampton Wednesday, March 2, 2016 9:30 a.m. – Regular Meeting Closed Session (See Item 19) – Following Regular Business (Under Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001) th Council Chambers – 4 Floor – City Hall Members: Regional Councillor G. Gibson – Wards 1 and 5 (Chair) Regional Councillor E. Moore – Wards 1 and 5 (Vice-Chair, Service Brampton and Facilities) Regional Councillor M. Palleschi – Wards 2 and 6 (Vice-Chair, Fire Services) Regional Councillor M. Medeiros – Wards 3 and 4 Regional Councillor G. Miles – Wards 7 and 8 Regional Councillor J. Sprovieri – Wards 9 and 10 (Vice-Chair, Transit Services) City Councillor D. Whillans – Wards 2 and 6 City Councillor J. Bowman – Wards 3 and 4 City Councillor P. Fortini – Wards 7 and 8 City Councillor G. Dhillon – Wards 9 and 10 (Vice-Chair, Recreation and Culture) For inquiries about this agenda, or to make arrangements for accessibility accommodations for persons attending (some advance notice may be required), please contact: Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator. Phone: 905-874-2114 or TTY 905-874-2130 or [email protected] Note: Some meeting information may also be available in alternate formats, upon request Agenda Community and Public Services Committee Note: Please ensure all cell phones, mobile and other electronic devices are turned off 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. (8.1, 10.1) 4. Announcements 5. Delegations 6. Staff Presentations 6.1. Presentation by Kramer Design Associates, re: Garden Square – Program, Marketing, Sponsorship and Media Sales Report. See Item 7.2 6.2. Presentation by A. Normand, Manager, Brampton Emergency Management Office, Public Services, re: Status Update – Two Year Anniversary of Ice Storm – Brampton – All Wards. See Item 8.2 Presentation to be distributed prior to the meeting. 2016 03 02 Page 2 of 5 Agenda Community and Public Services Committee 6.3. Presentation A. Normand, Manager, Brampton Emergency Management Office, Public Services, re: Syrian Newcomer Resettlement Program. See Item 8.3 Presentation to be distributed prior to the meeting. 7. Recreation and Culture 7.1. Report from D. Rosa, Director, Recreation and Culture Division, Public Services Department, re: 2016 Brampton Arts Walk of Fame Program. Recommendation 7.2. Report from B. Morrison, Manager, Arts and Culture, Public Services, re: Kramer Design Associates (KDA) Consulting Final Report – Garden Square – Program, Marketing, Sponsorship and Media Sales – Ward 1. See Item 6.1 Recommendation 7.3. Report from B. Morrison, Manager, Arts and Culture, Public Services, re: Revitalized Garden Square and New LED Screen – Inaugural Summer Achievements 2015 – Ward 1. Recommendation 7.4. Report from B. Morrison, Manager, Arts and Culture, Public Services, re: Consideration of a Potential Transition Plan to Centralize Garden Square Events Programming into the Office of Festivals and Special Events, Office of the Chief Operating Officer, including Financial and Other Implications – Ward 1. Recommendation 8. Fire Services * 8.1. Report from K. Hamilton, Division Chief, Apparatus & Maintenance, Fire and Emergency Services, Public Services, re: Request To Begin Procurement – Purchasing By-law Section 4.0 – Supply and Delivery of One (1) 2016 03 02 Page 3 of 5 Agenda Community and Public Services Committee Class “A” Top Mount Pumper, One (1) Class “A” Top Mount Pumper/Rescue, One (1) Emergency–One Platform Aerial Device for The City of Brampton – All Wards. Recommendation 8.2. Report from A. Normand, Manager, Brampton Emergency Management Office, Public Services, re: Status Update – Two Year Anniversary of Ice Storm – Brampton – All Wards (File IE.a). See Item 6.2 Recommendation 8.3. Report from A. Normand, Manager, Brampton Emergency Management Office, Public Services, re: Syrian Newcomer Resettlement Program – All Wards (File IE.a). See Item 6.3 To be received 9. Transit Services 10. Service Brampton and Facilities * 10.1. Report from A. Pritchard, Manager, Realty Services, dated February 5, 2016, re: Authorization to Renew and Amend Lease with Region of Peel at the Civic Centre, Suites 09, 013, 302, 307 and 308 – Ward 7 (File AF.b – L16CC.09). Recommendation 11. Minutes 12. Other/New Business 12.1. Report from B. Rutherford, Director, Business Services, Public Services, re: Outline of Feasibility Analysis Related to Potential Acquisition of the Powerade Centre – Ward 3 (AF.a). To be received 2016 03 02 Page 4 of 5 Agenda Community and Public Services Committee 12.2. Report from B. Rutherford, Director, Business Services, Public Services, re: Brampton Beast Request for Coverage of Operating Losses Report to be distributed prior to the meeting. 13. 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. 14. Deferred Matters 15. Notices of Motion 16. Correspondence 17. Councillors’ Question Period 18. Public Question Period 15 Minute Limit (regarding any decision made at this meeting) 19. Closed Session Note: A separate package regarding this agenda item is distributed to Members of Council and senior staff only. 19.1. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board – property matter 20. Adjournment Next Meetings: Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Wednesday, April 20, 2016 2016 03 02 Page 5 of 5 6.1-1 Signage Programs Street Furniture Media Architecture Garden Square Program, Marketing Sponsorship and Media Sales Report Presented by: Kramer Design Associates 6.1-2 Signage Programs Street Furniture Media Architecture The main public places of a city - are its most vital organs. Jane Jacobs 6.1-3 Signage Programs Street Furniture Media Architecture Opportunities Garden Square is designed as a flexible, programmable and vibrant destination within Brampton for its diverse population. The Garden Square Report identifies opportunities to: • Capitalize on its current success. • Identify gaps and opportunities in programming. • Maximize the potential for revenue generating programs. 6.1-4 Signage Programs Street Furniture Media Architecture Benefits A public gathering space has multiple benefits: • Creates traffic that will benefit main street stores, restaurants and services. • Provides a meeting space. • Presents compelling reasons for residents and visitors to experience downtown. • Brings street life and animation that translates to safer, more visited streets. • Contributes to social and cultural integration through events and programming. • Becomes economic pull for companies and families choosing a place to live/work. 6.1-5 Signage Programs Street Furniture Media Architecture Best Practices Great Public Squares Great Public Squares YD Square - Toronto Maple Leaf Square - Toronto Celebration Square - Mississauga Power and Light Square - Kansas City Directors Park Square - Portland Bryant Park - New York City 6.1-6 Signage Programs Street Furniture Media Architecture Longterm Success Based on North America’s popular and financially viable public spaces, several factors will contribute to both short-term and long term success: • Programming, Sponsors and Donors • Marketing and Communications • Private Sector Partnerships Media LED Screen: Existing • Operational Considerations: Proposed • Resourcing • Potential Revenue 6.1-7 Signage Programs Street Furniture Media Architecture Programming, Sponsorship and Donors • Year One: five recurring events with one participant, ramping up years two to five. • Years Five – Ten: 15-20 primary recurring programs, along with five major events. • Develop seasonal programming that appeals to various age groups and demographics. 6.1-8 Signage Programs Street Furniture Media Architecture Marketing and Communications Plan needs to be developed based on the following; • Web/Mobile Friendly web-site/ printable monthly calendars. • Strong online presence with extra emphasis on social media. 6.1-9 Signage Programs Street Furniture Media Architecture Media LED Screen: Existing • Currently provides opportunities for the Private Sector Partnerships during large events within the Square. • With lack of street exposure, revenue is limited - based on vehicular traffic counts. 6.1-10 Signage Programs Street Furniture Media Architecture Operational Considerations: Proposed Increase audience attendance and participation, along with attracting more lucrative sponsorships and donorships by improving the Square’s amenities to support the infrastructure. Accessible Facilities Cafe, Seating and Shade Structures Public Washrooms LAN Capability + Enhanced WIFI Video Imaging Capability and Audio Consistent Light Levels 6.1-11 Signage Programs Street Furniture Media Architecture