MINUTES - Council - 20020212
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 02-04
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, February 12, 2002
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith,
Kean, MacEachern, Pedersen, Timpson, Vrancic,
Wallace and West.
STAFF MEMBERS Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Planning,
Director of Leisure Services, Director of Public
Works, Treasurer, Solicitor and Council/Committee
Secretary.
Following Open Forum the Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as presented, with the
addition of a memo from Mayor Jones regarding Character
Communities, and the removal of item #3 - PL02-013 and By-law 4333-
02.D.
CARRIED
III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 02-03, Tuesday, January 29, 2002.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Number 02-03 be adopted as printed
and circulated.
CARRIED
IV PRESENTATIONS
None
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Tuesday, February 12, 2002
V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 2, 4 and 7 were identified for discussion.
VI ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
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:
3. REMOVED FROM AGENDA
5. General Committee Meeting Report No. 02-03
Tuesday, February 5, 2002
THAT the Report of the General Committee Meeting No. 02-03 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted.
6. Item For Council Meeting Of February 12, 2002
Resulting From General Committee - February 5, 2002
(In-Camera Session)
Official Plan Review Committee
That the following individuals be appointed to the Official Plan Review
Committee: Leonard Chen, Julie Mallany, Jane Murray, Betty Reid, Jon
Stark; and
THAT the following Members of Council also be appointed to the
committee: Councillors Griffith, Kean, MacEachern, Pedersen,
Timpson.
Yonge St. Commercial Area Sub-Committee
That the following individuals be appointed to the Yonge St.
Commercial Area Sub-Committee: Barbara Downey, Kirsten
Eastwood, Michael Evans; and
THAT staff place an advertisement in the Notice Board for applicants to
fill the remaining vacancy on the committee.
Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
That Mr. David Falconer be appointed to LACAC to fill the vacancy that
currently exists on the committee.
CARRIED
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VII DELEGATIONS
Allan Evelyn, Treasurer re: 2002 Operating Budget
The Treasurer provided an overall summary of the 2002 Operating and
Capital Fund Budget, outlining strategies for determining the current proposed
figures, listed projected sources of revenue and noted key areas and services
which have influenced the 2002 tax burden. Mr. Evelyn noted the impact that
previous budget decisions and economic factors from past years have had on
the current Budget and outlined primary factors driving the net levy and briefly
discussed projected tax rates and potential financial pressures facing the
Town of Aurora in the years to come.
In closing Mr. Evelyn asked that Council consider directing staff to take into
consideration any suggestions or concerns raised by the comments from
members of the public this evening, and incorporate them into the 3rd draft of
the 2002 Operating Budget.
Submissions from the Public re: 2002 Operating Fund Budget
Mr. Wayne Bando, Resident of the Town of Aurora - Mr. Bando expressed
various concerns in regard to process used to determine the proposed 2002
Operating Budget. Mr. Bando suggested that staff investigate into further
means of reducing the budget.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to item
#1 - TR02-002 - 2002 Operating and Capital Fund Budget – Draft #2
CARRIED
Mr. Michael Evans, of True Value Hardware in Aurora - Mr. Evans
expressed his concerns on the proposed tax increase. Mr. Evans compared
Aurora to the City of Mississauga who have approved a 1.8 increase in the
face of many of the same financial pressures that are affecting the Town of
Aurora.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to item
#1 - TR02-002 - 2002 Operating and Capital Fund Budget – Draft #2
CARRIED
VIII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1. TR02-002 -2002 Operating and Capital Fund Budget – Draft #2
(Presentation & Public Information Session)
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Report TR02-002 "2002 Operating and Capital Fund Budget -
Draft #2 (Presentation & Public Information Session) with referenced
appendices" be received for information;
THAT public comments provided at the February 12, 2002 Council
Meeting be received; and
THAT staff present the Final Draft of the 2002 Operating and Capital
Budget to the next meeting of Council, to be held on February 26th, for
approval.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Appendix A (#2) Civic Square Park be referred to the Leisure
Services Advisory Committee to be addressed during the review of the
Master Recreation Plan.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Appendix A (#4) Bayview/Wellington Parks be referred to the
Leisure Services Advisory Committee for review and that the
Committee be provided with a map indicating the locations for the
existing and proposed parks as well as the financial impact of the
Bayview/Wellington Parks System; and
THAT approval of the Capital Expenditure of $150,000 for the water
park listed within the 2002 Capital Budget for Phase II of this park be
subject to a review by the Leisure Services Advisory Committee and by
Council.
CARRIED
2. ADM02-002 - Bayview Wellington North Inc./Bayview Business
Park Inc. Request for Release of Agreements on Plan 65M-3497
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute documents
necessary to Release the following Agreements from the title of Plan 65M-
3497, providing that the registration costs are paid by the developer:
• Instrument No. LT1080771, being a Subdivision Agreement between
The Corporation of the Town of Aurora and Beavertop Investments
Limited;
• Instrument No. LT1080772, being an Amending Agreement between
The Corporation of the Town of Aurora and Beavertop Investments
Limited;
• Instrument No. LT1080910, being a Subdivision Agreement between
The Corporation of the Town of Aurora and Bayview Business Park
Inc.;
• Instrument No. LT1240217, being a Subdivision Agreement between
The Corporation of the Town of Aurora and Bayview Business Park
Inc.; and
• Instrument No. LT1476073, being a Development Agreement between
The Corporation of the Town of Aurora and Bayview-Wellington North
Inc.
CARRIED
4. CS02-008 - Centralized Fire Dispatch
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Town of Aurora advise the Region of York of it’s continued
support, in principal, for the creation of a centralized fire dispatch
service for York Region, pending the determination of costs.
CARRIED
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7. Correspondence from the Region of York
re: Character Community Update Resolution
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Timpson
WHEREAS, the people of the Town of Aurora wish to strengthen our
citizens, families and community as a whole by encouraging excellence
in character.
WHEREAS, we desire to build a Town where families are strong,
homes and streets are safe, education is effective, business is
productive, neighbours care about one another, and citizens are free to
make wise choices for their lives and families; and
WHEREAS, our schools should be a safe atmosphere where character
is exemplified, taught, and rewarded, and where learning is
encouraged; and
WHEREAS, encouraging employees by recognizing positive character
qualities has resulted in an increase in workplace morale, employee
safety, and corporate profits; and
WHEREAS, the emphasis of positive character qualities in every sector
of society can only occur as individuals commit themselves to
exemplifying character in their personal lives and inspiring others to do
the same; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for positive role models among our young
people to help foster a community culture where good character is
praised and encouraged; and
WHEREAS, people who demonstrate positive character qualities and
moral choices improve the heath, safety and welfare of their fellow
citizens, resulting in a lower financial burden upon the taxpayers for the
costs of services that protect and enhance their quality of life; and
WHEREAS, citizens of the Town of Aurora can alleviate many current
societal problems by embracing positive and constructive character
qualities.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the people of the Town of
Aurora pledge our commitment to character and designate ourselves
as a Character Community in order to formally participate in local and
region-wide initiatives to enhance character in our schools, businesses,
government, media, families, community and multi-faith groups, and
we urge the leaders of each of these organizations to support and
contribute to this endeavour.
CARRIED
IX REGIONAL REPORT
Mayor Jones advised that Go Transit has been authorized to add a new
express bus service from Aurora Go Station down the 404 to Finch Station,
and to continue on to Sheppard Station when renovations are completed.
X OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Councillor Kean inquired as to whether the Region has considered or
responded yet to his suggestion that Seniors be permitted to ride on public
transit for free.
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Councillor Kean requested that staff investigate and report on projected
figures in relation to permitting Town staff to ride public transit for half price in
comparison to seniors riding for free.
Councillor Timpson advised that the Town's "Arctic Adventure" which took
place on Saturday, February 9, was a success despite the lack of snow, and
that the Special Events Committee is already coming up with new ideas to
make the event even more successful next year.
Councillor West advised that the recent alteration of the signal timing at the
intersection of Yonge Street and Wellington has greatly improved the flow of
traffic in that area, and commended the Region of York for making this
improvement.
XI READING OF BY-LAWS
By-law 4333-02.D was removed from the agenda.
XII IN CAMERA
Legal Matters
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor West
THAT this Council proceed In Camera to address legal matters.
CARRIED
XIII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Timpson
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK