Presentation to Council April 14, 2014 King Township Community Improvement Plan for King City, Nobleton & Schomberg
Introduction Background and Why? Introduction to MMM Group Key Goals / Purpose of the Project Study Areas Study Timeline and Process Background Report First Round of Consultation Thinking About Implementation Next Steps Q&A
Introduction to MMM Group MMM Group is a multi-disciplinary consulting practice with offices across Canada Head office is in Markham Community revitalization is a key aspect of our planning practice Prepared nearly 15 Community Improvement Plans across Ontario Key team members for this project include: Chris Tyrrell Project Manager Bobby Gauthier Senior Planner Julia Cziraky Planner
Key Goals/Purpose Key purpose of this project is to prepare a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for the communities of King City, Nobleton and Schomberg Through a CIP, the Township can: Make grants or loans to property owners and tenants to assist with property/building improvements Outline other initiatives or actions required to assist in the revitalization of the communities (including acquisition and improvement of land and buildings) a municipal leadership strategy
Key Goals/Purpose In addition to the programs, a Community Improvement Plan also includes: A vision, goals and objectives Eligibility criteria to set the minimum requirements for property improvement (e.g., design requirements) Program administration policies and processes A monitoring and evaluation program to ensure the Plan is working (e.g., annual report to Council)
Study Areas Focus is largely on the core areas of King City, Nobleton and Schomberg Each community has some unique issues, opportunities and challenges that need to be considered distinctively Important to consult with each community individually While one CIP will be prepared, it can address the different communities individually, as required
King City Community Plan
Nobleton Community Plan
Schomberg Community Plan
Study Timeline & Process March 24, 2014 April 14, 2014 April 30, 2014 May 28, 29, June 11, 2014 June 30, 2014 July 14, 15, 29, 2014 August 15, 2014 September 2014 September 2014 Project Initiation Presentation to Council Draft Background Report Consultation #1 Background Report Draft Community Improvement Plan Consultation #2 Draft CIP Finalize the CIP Statutory Public Meeting Council Adoption Presentation to Council
Background Report First key deliverable is the Background Report Draft to be completed on April 30 th Functions as the foundation for consulting the public and the foundation for the Draft Community Improvement Plan Outlines: Background review of legislation, policy, zoning, etc. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats Options for incentive and municipal leadership programs Considerations and options for administering the CIP
First Round of Consultation One meeting will be held in each of the communities: May 28 th : Nobleton Arbour Restaurant May 29 th : King City Council Chambers June 11 th : Schomberg Community Hall Each meeting includes: Open house Formal Presentation (Background Report) Questions and answers, informal workshop We will also meet with various key stakeholders and Township staff
Thinking About Implementation Administration of a CIP requires an Administrator and an approval authority Administration Township staff member to champion the CIP Responsibility for approval of incentive applications Council s role will include: Approval of the CIP (subject to statutory public meeting) Setting the implementation budget Responding to incentive applications, where they are refused and appealed to Council Approval of subsequent amendments to the CIP, if needed (subject to statutory public meeting)
Next Steps Draft Background Report to be publicly available in early May 2014) First Round of Consultation (May 28, 29 and June 11) First Draft Community Improvement Plan by June 30 th, 2014
Thank you! Discussion/Questions?