Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

THAT a new Item 5.1 - Destination Canada be added to the agenda; THAT the current Events Strategy item be renumbered to Item 5.2; THAT a new Item 5.3 be added and revised to reflect that the matter is to be considered as a focus for next year, as it was inadvertently included and was intended for a later point in the agenda.

Resolved that the Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee minutes of March 30th and April 9th be accepted as presented.

THAT the Town consider establishing a Social Development Advisory Committee in the future to include things such as food insecurity, social isolation, homlessness and other similar matters.

THAT EDTAC provide the following advice regarding the BYOB Ontario legislation: That staff consider an approach aligned with Ontario Parks for Town beach areas to ensure clarity and consistency; That consideration also be given to permitting BYOB in Town parks; and That, for Town-led events, staff consider: impacts to the event financial model, including sponsorship implications; waste management impacts and associated costs; and potential security implications; AND THAT EDTAC recommend a future review of outcomes and best practices from other municipalities that have implemented similar initiatives.

THAT EDTAC provide the following advice regarding the BYOB Ontario legislation:  That staff consider an approach aligned with Ontario Parks for Town beach areas to ensure clarity and consistency;  That consideration also be given to permitting BYOB in Town parks; and  That, for Town-led events, staff consider: o impacts to the event financial model, including sponsorship implications; o waste management impacts and associated costs; and o potential security implications; AND THAT EDTAC recommend a future review of outcomes and best practices from other municipalities that have implemented similar initiatives.