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MINUTES - Council - 20001121 TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NO. 33-00 Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Tuesday, November 21, 2000 ATTENDANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith, Hartwell, Healy, Hinder, Hogg, McKenzie, Morris, and West. STAFF MEMBERS Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate Services/Town Clerk, Director of Planning, Director of Building Administration, Director of Leisure Services, Director of Public Works, Fire Chief, Treasurer, Solicitor, Administrative Coordinator and Council/Committee Secretary. Following Open Forum at 7:00 p.m., the Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. I DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST There were no declarations of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. At this point in the meeting, Mayor Jones recognized Council-elect Betty Pedersen, Ron Wallace, Damir Vrancic and Evelina MacEachern who were in attendance at the meeting. II APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as presented. CARRIED III ADOPTION OF MINUTES Council Meeting No. 32-00, Tuesday, October 24, 2000 Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder THAT the Minutes of Meeting Number 32-00 be adopted as printed and circulated. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 33-00 Page 2 Tuesday, November 21, 2000 IV PRESENTATIONS Presentation of Plaque to Aurora Fire & Emergency Services in Recognition of the Outstanding Contribution Made Towards Fire Safety in the Community and in Ontario Mayor Jones presented Captain John Adema, President of the York Region Fire Prevention Officers Association, with a Fire Safety Award from the Fire Marshal Public Fire Safety Council, in recognition of the outstanding contribution made by the Aurora Fire & Emergency Services towards fire safety in the community and in Ontario. Captain Adema thanked the community for their support and expressed the intention to continue to provide this level of service throughout the community. Councillor Hinder re: Presentation of Proceeds from the Annual Mayor's Charity Golf Classic Tournament Councillor Hinder, Chair of the Annual Mayor’s Charity Golf Classic Committee presented cheques in the amount of $10,000 each to C.H.A.T.S. (Community Home Assistance to Seniors), the Millennium Committee and the Aurora Public Library Board from the proceeds of this year's Annual Mayor's Charity Golf Classic Tournament. Ms. Deborah Egan of C.H.A.T.S. thanked the Committee for the donation, which would be used for the day program for seniors in Aurora. Mr. Alex Ansell, Chair of the Millennium Committee advised that the money would be used for the Aurora Millennium Garden Project. Dennis Collins, Chair of the Aurora Public Library Board thanked the Committee for the donation and advised that the money would help in their commitment of raising fund for the new Library. V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1, 3, 6 and 7 were identified for discussion. VI ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris THAT the following recommendations respecting the matters listed as “Items not Requiring Separate Discussion” be adopted as submitted to Council and Staff be authorized to take all necessary action required to give effect to same: 2. Memorandum from Treasurer re: Property Assessment Notices THAT the memorandum be received as information. 4. PL00-135 - Ontario Municipal Board Hearing Case PL001046 Appeal of the Decision of Committee of Adjustment Application A-23-00 for Variance from the Provisions of by-law 2213-78 Aurora Youth Soccer Club/Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority 93 Industrial Parkway South Sheppards Bush Conservation Area THAT Staff be authorized to attend the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing Scheduled for Thursday January 4, 2001, to provide such assistance as may be required in the conduct of the Hearing, including providing planning evidence if needed. Aurora Council Minutes No. 33-00 Page 3 Tuesday, November 21, 2000 5. LS00-039 - Crime Stoppers Signage Program 1. THAT Council endorse the Crime Stoppers Signage Program in the Town of Aurora at a total cost of $2,653.00. 2. THAT staff be authorized to post Crime Stoppers Signs at various public parks and municipally owned facilities throughout the Town of Aurora. 3. THAT Council accept the offer from The Aurora P.A.C.T. Committee to provide 50% funding for the signage program, including costs associated with displaying both the Town of Aurora logo and P.A.C.T. logo on the signs. CARRIED VII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION 1. Memorandum from Mayor Jones re: Council Committee Structure Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor West THAT a Striking Committee comprising of the Mayor, Councillor West and Council-Elect Pedersen be formed to recommend to the incoming Council the continuance or modification of the committee structure to accelerate the formation of the committees under the new Council; and THAT staff be authorized to place an advertisement in the next Notice Board publication soliciting applications from interested citizens to serve on statutory boards and committees. CARRIED 3. David Merkur Holdings Inc. re: Request for Flower Displays Along Yonge Street in the South End Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor West THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Director of Public Works, the Director of Leisure Services and the Budget Committee. CARRIED 6. LACAC00-05 - October 23, 2000, Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris THAT the matter with respect to the condition of the north wall on the property known as 15243 Yonge Street be referred to staff; and THAT the balance of the Committee Record of the L.A.C.A.C. Meeting held on October 23, 2000, be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 33-00 Page 4 Tuesday, November 21, 2000 7. Kenneth Caplan and Associates Limited re: Special Promotion to "Pump" Awareness of the GTA and The Toronto 2008 Olympic Bid Across Canada Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hartwell THAT the correspondence be received as information and referred to the Chamber of Commerce. CARRIED VIII OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS Councillor West re: Clarification of Policy re: Conference Allowance Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris THAT the policy on Councillors' allowance for conferences be referred to the new incoming Council for review. CARRIED Councillor West - Inquired whether a response has been received from the Region of York regarding the funding for the bridges on Wellington Street and St. John's Sideroad. - Inquired whether a response has been received from the Provincial Government regarding the requirement to post 40KMP signage in the Town. - Asked for Council and Council-elect to volunteer in the Salvation Army Kettle Drive. Councillor Hartwell - Advised that the annual Optimist book sale would be held on November 25 and 26, 2000 and that the proceeds from the sale would be donated to the youth of Aurora and the Aurora Public Library. Councillor Hogg - Inquired whether a bus shelter could be installed at the northwest corner of the intersection of Yonge Street and St. John's Sideroad for the convenience of seniors. - Advised of a flyer he has received from Toronto Hydro seeking membership and inquired about the status of Aurora Hydro amalgamation and that residents should be informed. Mayor Jones re: Presentation to Outgoing Councillors Mayor Jones on behalf of the municipality presented outgoing Councillors Healy, McKenzie, Morris, Hinder, Hartwell and Hogg each with a gift in appreciation of their commitment to the Town of Aurora; and with a plaque in recognition and with appreciation for their outstanding efforts to enhance the quality of life and prosperity to the community during their term as Councillors. Aurora Council Minutes No. 33-00 Page 5 Tuesday, November 21, 2000 IX READING OF BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hinder THAT the following listed by-law be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and enacted: 4239-00.T Being a By-law to change the name of Casemount Place to Millcliff Circle. CARRIED X ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor McKenzie THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:55 p.m. CARRIED ______________________ _________________________________ T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK