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- Moved by Councillor Sleiman, seconded by M. Cuderman, That the update provided by the Deputy Treasurer – Taxation & Financial Projects regarding the 2019 year end close and the development of 2020 BIA budgets BE RECEIVED. Carried.
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- 4.6 BIA Membership and Process for Addition of New Members
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- Discussion ensues regarding an issue in which a property owner began a business as a retail establishment on the first floor of a former residential home and actually requested that they become members of the BIA. The property was already designated CD 1.3, however MPAC considered it to be residential and not commercial.
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- J. Guthrie advises the city has a responsibility to ensure properties are assessed. MPAC makes that determination for an in-home business and any dispute must be made with MPAC.
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- The Acting Chair suggests a "user fee"/associate membership to allow a business to be entitled to the benefits of BIA marketing, etc, although the member would not have voting rights.
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- Moved by J. Charette, seconded by D. Croucher, That the update relating to the BIA membership and process for addition of new members BE RECEIVED. Carried.
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- 4.8 Update on Wayfinding Signage
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- This matter was discussed under Item 4.2.
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- 4.9 Bright Lights
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- The Acting Chair states that Jackson Park is a permanent location for the Bright Lights event due to the costs related to infrastructure.
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- D. Croucher asks for the status of the funds from Casino Windsor for OLG and if these funds can be used for lighting in the BIA's
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- The Acting Chair suggests representatives from the BIA's meet with Mayor Dilkens to discuss the Bright Lights initiative.
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- 5. Date of Next Meeting