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MINUTES - Council - 19971217' ~--------··----'·'-*'----·~---,-~,.--._ --.------------~----~--~~-~~·=~-.,~-- (- \ TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING NO. 43-97 Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Wednesday, December 17, 1997 8:06p.m. II -MINU-TES II ATTENDANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith, Hartwell, Healy, Hinder, Hogg, McKenzie, and West. Councillor Morris was absent due to illness. STAFF MEMBERS Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate Services, Director of Planning, Director of Building Administration, Director of Leisure Services, Director of Public Works, Fire Chief, Treasurer, and Council/Committee Secretary. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Councillor Hartwell declared an interest in Report PL97-153-315 regarding Proposed Official Plan Amendment, 919179 Ontario Ltd., 124 Wellington Street East and Centre Street, and in By-law No. 3856-97.D by virtue of a potential financial interest and did not take part in or vote on any questions in this regard or attempt in any way to influence the voting on such questions. APPROVAL OF AGENDA #762. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein with the addition of the following: Memorandum from Director of Building Administration and Chief Administrative Officer regarding 15207 Yonge Street (formerly known as the Scanlon Bakery); Correspondence from Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding Lower and Upper Tiers Detail, community Reinvestment Fund and 1998 Allocation for consideration with Memorandum from Chief Administrative Officer regarding Local Services Realignment; and Memorandum from the Director of Planning regarding Site Plan Agreement, Canadian Tire Corporation Limited for consideration with Report No. PL97-152-322. CARRIED ,.[' \ Aurora Council Minutes No. 43-97 Wednesday, December 17, 1997 ADOPTION OF MINUTES Council Meeting No. 41-97. November 19. 1997 lnaugyral Meeting No. 42-97. December 2. 1997 Page 2 #763. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 41-97 and 42-97 be adopted as printed and circulated. CARRIED At this point in the meeting, Mayor Jones advised that he wished to make a presentation. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Jones presented former Councillor Weller with a plaque and a gift on behalf of the Municipality. The Mayor commended former Councillor Weller for his valued service and his effort to enhance Aurora's quality of life and prosperity during his term on Council. Mayor Jones advised Members of Council that the former Scanlon Bakery located at 15207 Yonge Street has been in serious disrepair for a number of years. The new owner, Mr. Mario Totera has proposed to demolish the building and is proposing a five story mixed use building with at grade commercial and above grade upscale apartments for the site. It is Mr. Totera's intention to preserve and characterize the historical elements of the old building's facade. Mayor Jones commended Mr. Totera in this important step towards revitalizing our Downtown Core. II SECTION "A, -CONSENT ITEMS II CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS York Region. Transportation and Works Committee re: Council's Resolution regarding Newmarket Rail Line - GO Train THAT the correspondence be received as information. Town of Georgina re: Newmarket Rail Line -GO Train THAT the correspondence be received as information. York Region. Transportation and Works Committee re: Council's Resolution regarding Household Hazardous Waste Depot THAT the correspondence be received as information. Kennel Inn Animal Control Centre re: Update on Method for Issuing Fines or Summonses and the Park Foot Patrol Program THAT the correspondence be received as information. --. ----~·~·~~~~ .,.,., "· ''''"'' ,·,_;.,_,~-.<=c,c,,,•.<'~''~''"'"":'~k•;';'&.,Q,p;j,,~.;oc,;c{~;,x;.,o,;·--•·'·' v.•~·-·,o.. ·.<..·~·-:----;-·-··---~--c~e--<···---·"""-· · •···• ·' ·-• •-•-•4<~~vo•"-···--· -·~ ~···--··~~~~--~·-~------';_··-' ~· ~----·--·-·---~~--.:.:._..:_ .. ~~S.: .. _,,_~-~~~·-w"-"'=---=-"·-------~~-r~"'~"'~"""""w"w''--"-""·"~~;,.,.~. --""·--'..:0:, ... ~--------: .. : .. :.,_:_ ----·· _ -------~---·--·---- · ...... ~- Aurora Council Minutes No. 43-97 Wednesday, December 17, 1997 St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Aurora re: Request for a Handicap Parking Designation in front of the Church on Mosley Street Page 3 THAT the correspondence be received and referred to Staff for a Report. Grant Gillan. Student at Aurora High School re: Letter of Appreciation for Town of Aurora Award THAT the correspondence be received as information. Thelma Dixon. Resident re: Concerns regarding the Parking of Boats. Motor Homes and Trailers on Residential Properties THAT the correspondence be received and referred to Staff. Lynda Mcinnis. Resident re: Request for Stop Sign at the Intersection of Allenvale Drive and Carlyle Crescent THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Director of Public Works. Alzheimer Society of York Region re: Request for Proclamation -"National Alzheimer Awareness Month" January 1 998 THAT January 1998 be proclaimed "National Alzheimer Awareness Month' in the Town of Aurora. Township of King re: Statutory Notice of Public Hearing - Proposed Amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. Humber Meadows Development Proposal -Orfus Realty. Part of Lots 6. 7 .8.9 and 1 0. Concession 2 THAT the correspondence be received and referred to Staff. Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario re: Request to Sell Heart and Stroke Lottery Tickets in Aurora February 25. 1998 -March 12. 1998 THAT permission be granted to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario to sell lottery tickets on February 25, 1998 to March 12, 1998 in the Town Aurora. Canadian Cancer Society. Holland River Unit re: Request to Hold Designers Showcase in Aurora April -May 1 998 at Dafoe Court THAT the Town of Aurora has no objection for the Canadian Cancer Society to host their Designers Showcase in the Town of Aurora. Children's Miracle Network Telethon re: Request Permission to Sell Raffle Tickets in Financial Institutions in Aurora THAT permission be granted to the Children's Miracle Network Telethon to sell raffle tickets in financial institutions in the Town of Aurora . •. . --------------------"'-·-··---"'--'~·~·· ~· ~·~·~-...... -..o....C"-"~"-'-'=~~-,, .. -...... ., ••• --,.,-,----------·"·--.. '" '"'"·'-'". ·'·'-'~·'·'·'•""""·~~·~-"··-... --------'""~~~-----~---- ' . ~··' Aurora Council Minutes No. 43-97 Wednesday. December 17, 1997 Page 4 STAFF REPORTS #764. C097-054-312-Reguest to Extend Media Bingo Lottery Program. January to June. 1998 Big Sisters of York THAT the request of the Big Sisters of York to extend their media bingo program to conduct a media bingo on television weekly for a further 6 months only commencing January, 1998 in the Town of Aurora be approved for a further trial period. PL97 -148-31 3 -Application for Exemption from Part Lot Control. Bavview-Wellington Homes (Auroral Inc. Block 7. Registered Plan 65M-3072. 5-61 Ochalski Road 012-PLC-09-97 THAT Council approve the request for exemption from Part Lot Control made by Bayview-Wellington Homes {Aurora) Inc. to divide Block 7, Registered Plan 65M-3072 into separate lots; and That Bill Number 3888-97 .D be given first, second and third reading. PL97-150-314-Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment. Dr. J.D LeGallais 1 50 Wellington Street East. Lot 6. Registered Plan 1 07 009-04-97' 014-24-97 THAT Report No. PL97-150-314 respecting Official Plan and Rezoning applications filed for the redevelopment of lands located at 1 50 Wellington Street East for an animal hospital/veterinary clinic on the ground floor and a single residential unit on the second floor be received as information; and THAT in view in the fact that it is the only application sufficiently advanced to proceed, Staff are recommending that the Public Meeting be held at 7:00 p.m. prior to the Council Meeting scheduled for January 28, 1998. PW97-053-317 -Oversize/overweight Vehicle Load Permits THAT Council grant approval to the Commissioner of Transportation and Works for the Region of York to act as the issuing agent for all oversize/overweight vehicle load permits on municipal roads under the jurisdiction of the Town of Aurora. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor West THAT the suggested resolutions respecting the matters listed as "Consent Items" be adopted as submitted to Council and Staff be authorized to take all necessary action required to give effect to same. CARRIED ·---~ . ·"~""· Aurora Council Minutes No. 43-97 Wednesday, December 17, 1997 Page 5 SECTION "B" -MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS Memorandum from Chief Administrative Officer re: Local Services Realignment and Correspondence re: Lower and Upper Tiers Details. Community Reinvestment Fund and 1 998 Allocation #765. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED AMO's Member Communication Alert re: Province Announces New Funding Arrangement and Savings Targets and Releases Final Numbers #766. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hinder THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED Town of Newmarket re: Resolution -Provincial Downloading of Municipal Services #767. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED AMO's For Your Information re: Property Assessment Corporation Legislation Introduced #768. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED AMO's For Your Information re: Amended Bill 149 Awaits Third Reading #769 . Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Hartwell THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED ··--,~-« Aurora Council Minutes No. 43-97 Wednesday, December 17, 1997 Commissioner. Metro Toronto Ambulance re: Consolidation of Ambulance Service Delivery Across the GTA Page 6 #770. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the correspondence be referred to Staff. CARRIED The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority re: Copy of Legacy: A Strategy for a Healthy Humber and Invitation for Appointment for the Humber Watershed Alliance #771. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Hartwell THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED Fire Marshal's Communique re: Proposed Changes to the Fire Code #772. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hogg THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED City of Brockville re: Resolution -Charity Gaming Clubs #773. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor West THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora endorse the resolution of the City of Brockville; and THAT the Premier of Ontario and the City of Brockville be advised that the previous Council of the Town of Aurora has opposed the introduction of video lottery terminals in Ontario. CARRIED Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBOl re: Year-Round Sunday Openings of LCBO and Beer Store Retail Outlets #774. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Hogg THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED Memorandum from Mayor Jones re: Deputy Mayor Recommendation #775. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT Councillor John West be appointed Deputy Mayor for the Town of Aurora. CARRIED ·-------;----,.-.------;·.,...---·--,' ~ ·-•-~·. • '• "'" •.;.,,,'•~'"'--"'-''-'-""""''-"-\\&.:';;{d.-..\;o:,X.,c;,·;,;,.;;~_<c,,{•~'.;i'~\\4~:C,';:,,:,o~•;-,_o,• ,-.._ 'h -. ·'·'••--,--· :; .. -·--.- ' _., .. - -___ _; ___ ,.---~-~=;,,_.,___,,~""''''''"""'"""c>::&"'"''"='""'"'"''~>~~-~----c~..;_, _____ :_,,_~_:_. ___ . ------- Aurora Council Minutes No. 43-97 Wednesday, December 17, 1997 Page 7 COMMITTEE REPORTS Committee of the Whole Report No. 01-97 December 1 0. 1997 #776. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the Report of the Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 01-97 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted. CARRIED STAFF REPORTS C097-051-318-1998 Calendar of Council and Standing Committee Meetings #777. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the 1 998 calendar of Council and Standing Committee Meetings attached to Report C097-051-318 be approved for a three month period, from January to March, 1998. CARRIED C097-052-319-Kennel Inn Contract Renewal #778. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Agreement dated December 17, 1997 between the Town of Aurora and Kennel Inn respecting the provision of Animal Control Services for a three year term commencing on January 1st, 1998. CARRIED C097-053-320-Transfer of a Portion of Block 168. Plan 65M-3069 to Adjoining Owner (354 Pinnacle Trail! #779. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hartwell THAT Council authorize the transfer of a 1 . 5 metre portion of Block 1 68, Plan 65M-3069 to the adjoining owner (354 Pinnacle Trail} for a purchase price of $1 ,500.00, subject to the required land sale notice being advertised in the local newspaper for two weeks and no adverse comments being received thereafter; THAT the Clerk be authorized to introduce a Bill to convey the subject lands; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the documents necessary to transfer the lands to the adjoining property owner. CARRIED -----~-· --------~-~-~~····•-·· "·•-•-•>->--.~,,.-.,~ "''"·'-""-"'-"'~~-_,.-~;:;,;:,:=='~'-''-'-'~l&'i.'<l,·V<'"'_,.-,._, •,.-..,,, ;.-..<·---·-- '--. ,.· ·._ ~--- ---------~~""'"""'""'-="""''"''--~'""~=>=~,~~-----.. ~::.::._;~--~----~ .: -~.:_. ------------- Aurora Council Minutes No. 43-97 Wednesday, December 17, 1997 Page 8 PL97-151-321-Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Agreement. Canopy Development Corporation/Bobala 25 Wells Street & 63. 65. 67 Centre Street. Lots 15 & 16. Plan 107: D11-22-97. D14-13-97 #780. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hogg THAT Biii3880-97.D respecting the rezoning of the subject lands to a "Row Dwelling Residential (R6-38} Exception Zone" be given third and final reading; and THAT subject to By-law 3880-97.D coming into force and the payment of all applicable securities and fees, Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Site Plan Agreement with Canopy Development Corporation to permit the construction of a four unit rowhouse development. CARRIED PL97-152-322-Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Agreement. Canadian Tire Corporation. Limited 14729 Yonge Street. Part of Lot 77. Concession 1 EYS D 11-21-97. D14-1 5-97 and Memorandum from the Director of Planning re: Site Plan Agreement. Canadian Tire Corporation Limited #781. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy THAT Bill 3879-97.D respecting the rezoning of the subject lands to a "Shopping Centre Commercial (C4-17} Exception Zone" be given third and final reading; and THAT subject to By-law 3879-97 .D coming into force and the payment of all applicable securities and fees, Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Site Plan Agreement with Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited to permit the expansion of the existing building in addition to other on-site improvements. CARRIED CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Association of Municipalities of Ontario. For Your Information re: Important Regulations Accompany Proclamation of Bill 1 05 #782. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor West THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED -•--•-• ,-------~0•-•••••'~----~-.. -~~-.-.A··~'•'--'•'-'•'••'-""--...'-"-""' , ''-"',V,~'"'""'-,, . ._ ,.,_,_-;--•--',,-------------,_ < ' • •A<.o-•.·,, --.~~--·-__ , •----•••••••-------~- -----~----'~~~------·-·····------·-':C''-'c-... :Cc., ... ______ . -~~ ·~=~<e\.~-<i<Wl'·"'"·W'"'""''''"'"'-0,-,.~.,.-;-,:.'-~~--·-· _·.·-_. ·~--~;:_-_.:._.::___;_; ____ ~~---. _ ~·''-~-----~----·-·------- ·~/ Aurora Council Minutes No. 43-97 Wednesday, December 17, 1997 Page 9 PL97-153-315-Proposed Official Plan Amendment 919179 Ontario Ltd .. 124 Wellington Street East and Centre Street Lot 1 Reg. Plan 1 07. Lot 1 09 Reg. Plan 246 Parts 1. 4 & 5 Ref. Plan 65R-18213: D09-07-96 #783. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor West THAT Report No. PL97-153-315 respecting lands owned by 919179 Ontario Limited located at 124 Wellington Street/Centre Street be received as information; and THAT Bill 3856-97 .D, being a by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment Number 19, be given third and final reading. CARRIED Councillor Hartwell, having previously declared an interest in this Report, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard. PW97-050-316-Designation of Technical Approval Authority for Traffic Signals #784. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the approval authority for the technical aspects of the installation and modification of traffic signal installations within the Town's jurisdiction be designated to the Director of Public Works; and THAT Engineering Consultants be engaged on an as needed basis for the purpose of preparing necessary designs and supplying necessary engineering certification for any traffic signal installations. CARRIED CONSIDERATION OF OTHER BUSINESS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN AT A PREVIOUS MEETING Councillor Healy re: Consideration of a Budget Item for Paid Duty Radar Service #785. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith WHEREAS traffic concerns in residential areas appeared to be the number one local issue for Aurora residents during the 1997-2000 Municipal Elections campaign; AND WHEREAS the number of requests to Council from residents seeking relief from unsafe driving practices on residential streets has increased dramatically in recent years; AND WHEREAS it is universally recognized that the installation of non- warranted stop signs is not the most effective solution for traffic concerns in residential neighbourhoods; AND WHEREAS road safety is a priority of this Council; --------·---·----------------.,·---~~ ... ~.~--'--'-'·'-'~~--· --....,_,_,_=-"-"-·-=~~=~..;.w..-..-'"'"'-'•'-'•'-'''"~----·-~·.-'•--',---,---- "·v ·--·-~··-•••~~-··-·-..:..~~~:.:.:~.~-~-~••••~-............:~:..:.....:. .• -.-.-.-:...;.~_:_,___ ------~-~----~~n•=<'~"'OO~"'!"o"W.?;,\."l'.,.,1-="""-'>~'\""'W'"n"'~·>•-•-"~•-•••____:•_;_~-'----•••-''-·· ' ,,.,/ Aurora Council Minutes No. 43-97 Wednesday, December 17, 1997 Page 10 BY-LAWS #786. #787. THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED THAT Council include in its 1998 budget deliberations, funds necessary to continue the Pay Duty Radar Program in Aurora (approximately $380.00 per day} for at least 200 days of the year; and THAT Council continue to pursue initiatives with the Province regarding the cost recovery of maintaining the Paid Duty Radar Program in Aurora through traffic offence related fines. CARRIED Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor West THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills for First Reading: 3886-97.T 3887-97.H 3888-97.D 3891-97.C 3892-97.C Being a By-law to dedicate certain lands as public highway on Registered Plan 65M-3123 forming part of Benville Crescent. Being a By-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the Corporation of the Town of Aurora (Peter Foulds and Michael Yarlett}. Being a By-law to exempt certain blocks on Registered Plan 65M-3072 in Aurora, from the Part Lot Control provisions as provided in subsection 50 (5} of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13 (as amended} (Bayview-Wellington (Aurora} Inc.}. Being a By-law to appoint an Acting Head of Council (John West}. Being a By-law to amend By-law 3737-96.C, as amended, a By-law to govern the procedures of the Council of the Town of Aurora and its Committees and Boards (General Committee}. AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills for Second Reading: 3886-97.T Being a By-law to dedicate certain lands as public highway on Registered Plan 65M-3123 forming part of Benville Crescent. -·-·c'""''··~·-····~-•-'"··· · -----------~·····---,--------·-,--,-._-,.~-~~-·•·•·"··""''"""'~··'"'~·.:-"'·'-»;(•~-<·;'$.;;;gg;,:,;;x>-~;""~~;::c~;.Cih-G,;,o2,>·;,;,.-8-8"'-~<.v-.."-~~·-'••·---·--;-:-- \ '·~-- Aurora Council Minutes No. 43-97 Wednesday, December 17, 1997 Page 11 #788. 3887-97.H 3888-97.D 3891-97.C 3892-97.C Being a By-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the Corporation of the Town of Aurora (Peter Foulds and Michael Yarlett). Being a By-law to exempt certain blocks on Registered Plan 65M-3072 in Aurora, from the Part Lot Control provisions as provided in subsection 50 (5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 (as amended) (Bayview-Wellington (Aurora) Inc.). Being a By-law to appoint an Acting Head of Council (John West). Being a By-law to amend By-law 3737-96.C, as amended, a By-law to govern the procedures of the Council of the Town of Aurora and its Committees and Boards (General Committee). AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hogg THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by- laws for Third Reading: 3856-97.0 3879-97.0 3880-97.0 3884-97.T 3885-97.L Being a By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 19 (919179 Ontario Ltd.). Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd.) Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (Canopy). Being a By-law to dedicate certain lands as public highways on Reference Plan 65R-3909 and on Registered Plan 65M-2336 forming part of Golf Links Drive and Timberline Trail. Being a By-law to authorize a Franchise Agreement between the Town of Aurora and the Consumers' Gas Company Ltd. AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time. CARRIED Councillor Hartwell, having previously declared an interest in By-law No. 3856-97.0, did not take part in the vote called for in respect of this By-law. ·--~ ,-. .,~-·--m,-~ .. ----•~~--~ . ..:..;..;~~,,-~----~-•-··•;_•_: ___ _;_~~...:.;:.;,_.w~_._._"'~-"'~-"''·~~'"_;..,,,._,,,,,;~"""'"'"'>"M·~~-·~~-"-•=""''="•"-"~<&e>A"'""''~"'""=~~~--· :.: .. :..'.;_.._:___ __ ._~::_·~'--'__:_:_ ___ _ '•""""_,-" Aurora Council Minutes No. 43-97 Wednesday, December 17, 1997 Page 12 #789. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hinder THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by- laws for Third Reading: 3887-97.H 3888-97.0 3891-97.C 3892-97.C Being a By-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the Corporation of the Town of Aurora (Peter Foulds and Michael Yarlett}. Being a By-law to exempt certain blocks on Registered Plan 65M-3072 in Aurora, from the Part Lot Control provisions as provided in subsection 50 (5} of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13 (as amended} (Bayview-Wellington (Aurora} Inc.}. Being a By-law to appoint an Acting Head of Council (John West}. Being a By-law to amend By-law 3737-96.C, as amended, a By-law to govern the procedures of the Council of the Town of Aurora and its Committees and Boards (General Committee}. AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time. CARRIED NOTICE OF MOTION Councillor Hogg gave a Notice of Motion for the January 14th Council Meeting respecting the investigation of avenues to facilitate broader communication of Council issues and initiatives, as well as to promote greater accessibility to Council by the stakeholders of Aurora. Councillor West gave a Notice of Motion regarding an amendment to the Region of York Act to have a second Member of Council from Aurora Town Council on Regional Council. NEW BUSINESS Resident re: Application for a Hockey Training Centre in Aurora Councillors Healy and Hogg indicated that Staff should endeavour to facilitate the process in order that the applicant could proceed with his business plan in January 1998. ADJOURNMENT #790. Moved by Councillor West THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:56 p.m. CARRIED T. 11..~ CLERK