MINUTES - Council - 20040713
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 04-24
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, July 13, 2004
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Gaertner,
Hogg, Kean, Morris, Vrancic, Wallace and West.
MEMBERS ABSENT None
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Administrative Co-
ordinator/Deputy Clerk, Director of Building, Director
of Leisure Services, Director of Planning, Director of
Public Works, Deputy Treasurer, Acting Town
Solicitor and Council/Committee Secretary.
Following Open Forum the Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:20 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 Morris Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department be approved as presented, with the following additional items:
Delegation Request from Mr. Ben Aiello
Re: Item 8 - PL04-086 - Hydro One Electric Power Supply to York
Region
Delegation Request from Mr. Kevin Ramsay
Re: Item 8 - PL04-086 - Hydro One Electric Power Supply to York
Region
CARRIED
III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Special Council Minutes of June 22, 2004 Meeting Number 04-21, Council
Minutes of June 22, 2004 Number 04-22 and Special Council Minutes –
Public Planning of June 23, 2004 Number 04-23
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the Council Minutes of Meeting Numbers 04-21, 04-22 and 04-23
be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
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IV PRESENTATIONS
Presentation from Ms Vivian Hould from St. John Ambulance the ‘I Play it
Safe With Dogs’ Program.
Mr Kirk Corkery, Board Chair for the St. John Ambulance York Branch
accompanied by Ms Vivian Hould of the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs,
thanked the Mayor and Members of Council for allowing them the opportunity to
present this evening.
Mr. Corkery advised that the Town of Aurora has shown vision and leadership
through their active support and involvement in the ‘I Play it Safe With Dogs’
Program which has been provided in schools throughout Aurora, teaching over
4000 children how to play safely with and around dogs. Mr. Corkery advised
that, due to this training and awareness, the Town of Aurora has experienced a
significantly lower than average number of dog bites and dog related incidents
since the establishment of this program in 2000.
Mr. Corkery presented, on behalf of the Order of the Hospital of St. John of
Jerusalem being the national organization, certificates of recognition and
appreciation of Aurora’s success in this program, to the Mayor of the Town of
Aurora, to Mr. Chris Alexander and Ms Heather Green, of the Town of Aurora By-
law Services Department and to Ms Judy Marshall of the Ontario Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA). Mr. Corkery extended many thanks
and congratulations to the recipients, as well as the other staff and volunteers
involved in this valuable program.
V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27 were
identified for discussion.
VI ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Vrancic 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:
3. BA04-005 – Variance to Sign By-law #3400-92
Aurora United Church – 15186 Yonge Street
THAT Council approve the site-specific request for a variance to By-law
#3400-92 as amended, as it affects 15186 Yonge Street, to permit the
proposed sign area to increase from the maximum 4.0 m² to 5.94 m².
4. BA04-006 – Variance to Sign By-law #3400-92 – Rogers Video
THAT Council grant a variance to the Town of Aurora Sign By-law #3400-
92 as amended, to permit the erection of one additional wall sign with a
maximum area of 8.72 square metres on the north wall at 14879 Yonge
Street for Rogers Video.
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6. Letter from Raquel Kerr, Assistant to the Chairman of the Board
Re: Request for Exemption from the Noise By-law for the
Magna Hoedown 2004
THAT the request from Magna International for an exemption from the Noise
By-law for the Magna Hoedown 2004 on Saturday, September 18th from 5:00
p.m. to 1:00 a.m., be approved.
9. PW04-027 – Award of Tender No. PW-2004-05 - Reduce Extraneous Flows
in the Wastewater Collection System
THAT Tender No. PW2004-05 for the works to “Reduce Extraneous Flows
in the Wastewater Collection System” be awarded to Liqui-Force Services
(Ontario) Inc. at its tendered price of $494,525 (excluding GST); and
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute the
attached Form of Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Liqui-Force
Services (Ontario) Inc.; and
THAT Report PW04-027 be referred to the Regional Municipality of York
with a request that the Region consider increased sewage capacity
allocation for the Town of Aurora because of the reduction of extraneous
flows into the Regional sewer system as a result of the implementation of
Tender No. PW2004-05.
12. PW04-032 – Agreement with Hydro One Networks Inc. for Streetlights along
Bayview Avenue between Wellington Street and St. John’s
Sideroad
THAT Council authorize the Director of Public Works:
• to sign the attached Agreement for Licensed Occupancy of Power
Utility Poles between the Town of Aurora and Hydro One Networks
Inc. for the installation of streetlights on Hydro One poles along
Bayview Avenue; and
• to enter into new Occupancy Agreements with Hydro One Networks
Inc. that may become necessary in the future.
15. ADM04 -016 – Request for Land Exchange Terra Aurora Inc.
(Avant Imaging and Information Management Inc.)
205 Industrial Parkway North, Aurora
THAT By-law 4405-03.D, being a by-law to prescribe the form, manner
and time for the provision of notice, be hereby waived to allow public
notice of the proposed exchange of public lands to be given 12 days prior
to the action being taken as opposed to 14 days; and
THAT the Mayor and Municipal Clerk be authorized to execute the Offer to
Purchase Agreements and the Option to Purchase Agreements between
the Town and Terra Aurora Inc.; and
THAT By-law 4559-04.L, being a by-law to acquire certain lands described
as Part of Lot 87, Plan 246, Part 3, 65R-27176, be enacted; and
THAT By-law 4560-04.L, being a by-law to convey certain lands described
as Part of Lot 87, Plan 246, Parts 1 and 2, 65R-27176, be enacted.
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18. PL04-083 – Zoning By-law Amendment Application (Removal of the Holding Prefix)
MI Developments Inc. Part of Lot 20, Concession II
File D14-07-04
THAT Council enact By-law 4565-04.D to remove the Holding (H) prefix to
allow the subject lands to be developed for a medical facility.
21. PL04-089 – Zoning By-law Amendment Application Town of Aurora (Burnett Lands)
Part of Lot 21, Concession II, 1344 and 1400 Wellington Street East
File D14-25-03
Related Files: D09-08-03 and D11-05-04
THAT Implementing Zoning By-law 4564-04.D be enacted.
CARRIED
VII DELEGATIONS
(a) Grey-Noble and Associates Inc. - Project Managers
Re: New Seniors’ Centre in Aurora - Building Design Update
Mr. Norm Grey-Noble of Grey-Noble and Associates Inc. - Project Managers,
advised that, in order to carry forward with the new Seniors’ Centre, it is required
that Council provide direction with regard to five outstanding matters as listed in
the report. Mr. Grey-Noble advised that the project is on track and current
estimates place the construction cost well within the approved budget, with
provision for the Emergency Operations Centre included.
Mr. Henry Wong of WGA Wong Gregersen Architect Inc., provided revised
drawings to illustrate the amendments which have been made to the design of
the new Seniors' Centre, in response to the recent direction from Council. Mr.
Wong concluded by advising that the design team will continue to refine the
plans and the costing factors with regard to the new Seniors' Centre and that
they would be open to suggestions from Council.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information;
THAT Council receive the revised estimate and the developed design;
THAT Council authorize Grey-Noble and Associates Inc. - Project
Managers to proceed with a separate tender package for site preparation
(budget approximately $300,000);
THAT Council approve the proposed tendering schedule; and
THAT Council authorize Grey-Noble and Associates Inc. - Project
Managers to proceed with the preparation of working drawings and
specifications for the general contractors.
CARRIED
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The following delegates spoke in opposition of Hydro One’s proposal to install
new transmission lines to increase the electricity capacity for York Region:
• Mrs. Jenny Cooper of Stop Transmission Lines Over People (STOP)
– Aurora Chapter
• Ms. Bonnie Kraft, Resident
• Ms. Sue Fusco of Stop Transmission Lines Over People (STOP) –
Markham Chapter
• Ms Josie Toporoski, resident
• Mr. Jim Morrison, resident
• Mr. Ben Aiello, resident; and
• Mr. Kevin Ramsay, resident
Key comments and concerns raised by the delegates included, but were not
limited to the following:
• Various issues regarding lack of communication and availability of
pertinent information to the public from Hydro One and from the Town of
Aurora pertaining to this issue;
• Generally perceived disregard and indifference from Hydro One of the
possible dangerous impacts of Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF)
emissions on people;
• Various studies were identified, which support the theory that there is an
existing link between EMF’s and occurrences of child leukemia;
• The potential for property values to decrease significantly due to the
undesirable appearance and possible risks associated with the proposed
towers;
• The stressful impact that this proposal is already having on affected
residents, and growing concern for the health and safety of families and
children living in close proximity of the proposed hydro towers;
• Previous assurances from Town staff, in 1996, that existing hydro towers
were to be removed and that an underground electricity transmission
system was under consideration;
• Negative visual and environmental impact on the surrounding community,
and negative impact on the quality of life for the affected residents.
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT Councillor Morris be permitted to make a presentation.
DEFEATED
Various delegates requested that Council take a stronger position in opposition of
Hydro One’s proposal and made various recommendations to Council, which
included, but not limited to the following:
• THAT Council take a position of solid opposition to the proposal from
Hydro One, until definitive proof of safety is provided in association with
EMF’s and the towers being in close proximity to homes and schools;
• THAT Council commit time and energy to become involved in all
discussion pertaining to this plan;
• THAT Council strengthen up the wording within the proposed
recommendations in report PL04-086 to reflect their opposition to this
proposal, and vote unanimously in favour of this strengthened resolution;
• THAT Council accept the Town of Markham Council’s request that an
Aurora Council representative join the Task Force and commit adequate
financial and human resources to the efforts of this Task Force;
• THAT Council participate on the Hydro One Committee to explore viable
alternatives which are more reasonable, and to represent the concerns of
those residents who would be adversely impacted by this decision;
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Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the provisions of the Procedural By-law be waived, and Ms Fusco
be permitted to continue for an additional three minutes, to complete her
delegation.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of all the delegates be received and that Item 8 -
PL04-086 - Hydro One Electric Power Supply to York Region, be brought
forward for consideration at this time.
CARRIED
8. PL04-086 – Hydro One Electric Power Supply to York Region
A motion was moved and seconded in order to initiate discussion with respect to
this matter. Councillor Morris introduced several amendments to the
recommendations. Consideration of the issue was tabled and staff was directed
to consolidate a proposed new motion, incorporating all of the amendments as
discussed, in written form to be considered later in the meeting.
VIII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1. ADM04-017 – Legal Services - Request for Proposal
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor West
THAT a request for proposal for external legal services be issued; and
THAT the results of the proposal be reported to Council to permit the
selection of external counsel to represent the Town.
CARRIED
2. TR04-014 – Second Quarter Financial Review @ June 30, 2004
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the Treasurer’s report TR04-014 - “Second Quarter Financial
Review @ June 30, 2004” be received for information.
CARRIED
5. ACCESS 04-02 - Committee Record of the Accessibility Advisory Meeting
04-02 held on June 24, 2004
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the Committee Record of the Accessibility Advisory Committee
Meeting 04-02 held on June 24, 2004, be received for information; and
a) Universal Barrier Assessment of Town Facilities
THAT staff be requested to obtain further information, as suggested
by the Committee, regarding the Universal Barrier Assessment of
Town Facilities and report back to the July 29th Committee meeting.
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b) Ontarians with Disabilities Act - Update
THAT staff inform the Region of York of their support of the
proposed workshop to learn about the new Ontarians with
Disabilities Act, 2001 (ODA); and
THAT the Region of York be requested to advise the Committee as
early as possible of the proposed date of the workshop.
CARRIED
7. BA04-007 – Request for Model Home Agreement Preserve Homes Corporation
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute a
model home agreement between the Town of Aurora and Preserve
Homes Corporation to allow for the construction of 7 model homes prior to
registration of their subdivision.
CARRIED
10. PW04-030 – Safe Drinking Water Act
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor West
THAT Report No. PW04-030 entitled “Safe Drinking Water Act” be
received for information; and
THAT Council designate:
• the position of Manager of Operations Services as the Overall
Responsible Operator; and
• the positions of Public Works Supervisor (Water/Wastewater),
Public Works Supervisor (Roads/Traffic), and Manager of
Operations Services as Operators-in-Charge; and
THAT the Overall Responsible Operator and the Director of Public Works
be authorized to designate an Overall Responsible Operator to act in the
absence of the Manager of Operations Services; and
THAT Council recognize the Public Works Supervisor (Water/Wastewater)
as the primary Operator-in-Charge and that the Overall Responsible
Operator and the Director of Public Works be authorized to designate
Pubic Works Crew Leaders as Operators-in-Charge as required in the
absence of the Public Works Supervisors; and
THAT staff be directed to report further on the matter of the operation of
the Town’s water and sewage systems, as necessary, or as additional
Provincial regulations are enacted; and
THAT Bylaw No. 4567-04.H be enacted.
CARRIED
11. PW04-031 – Winter Road Maintenance Service Delivery Options
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Council direct staff to prepare and issue tenders to commence this
2004/2005 winter season for the:
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1. Supply and delivery of 3, 4, 5, 7 or 8 contracted de-icing/plow
trucks; and
2. Plowing and optional sanding/salting of the Town’s three
commercial parking lots.
THAT staff be requested to provide a further update report for Council’s
consideration regarding the winter road maintenance service delivery
options and labour implications after the tenders have been reviewed.
CARRIED
13. PW04-033 – Results of Tender for reconstruction of St. John’s
Sideroad between Yonge Street and Bayview Avenue
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Report No. PW04-033 regarding various matters related to the
reconstruction of St. John’s Sideroad be received as information; and
THAT Council forego the proposed peer review and direct staff to
request the Region to construct the subject watermain and prepare
an update to the Development Charges By-law to include the
necessary additional funds for this pipe; and
THAT, with respect to the St. John’s Sideroad reconstruction tender, the
Regional Municipality of York:
• be requested to implement the approved design for the Town’s
sidewalk (including boardwalk and irrigation), bikeway and
illumination; and
• be informed of Council’s decision in the matter of the Town’s
watermain; and
THAT additional funds as described in Report No. PW04-033 be approved
from the Development Charges Reserve for the construction of the
sidewalk (including boardwalk and associated irrigation), bikeway and
illumination on St. John’s Sideroad; and
THAT staff be requested to report to Council on the necessary process to
amend the 2004 budget and update the Development Charges By-law to
reflect the tender prices as described in Report No. PW04-033.
CARRIED
8. PL04-086 – Hydro One Electric Power Supply to York Region
The original motion duly moved and seconded earlier in the meeting, was
withdrawn.
The consensus of Council was to deal with each section of the proposed
recommendation individually.
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Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
1. THAT Hydro One be advised that the Council of the Town of Aurora
adamantly opposes the current alternatives to upgrade the electric
power supply to York Region; and
2. THAT Hydro One, in evaluating all alternatives, be asked to ensure
that there be no EMF risks imposed upon any existing or future
residents in the Town of Aurora; and
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
3. THAT Council request that the following actions be undertaken by
Hydro One prior to its determination of a preferred alternative for the
upgrade of the supply of electricity to serve northern York Region:
3.1 Hydro One undertake, as part of the Class Environmental
Assessment Process, a fully documented identification and
assessment of all possible routes and options for expanded
power transmission capacity to northern York Region,
including the use of other transmission corridors supplying
northern York Region, the use of existing and proposed
Ministry of Transportation corridors such as Highways 404,
400 and future 427, pursuing new corridors on rural lands, and
other alternatives; and
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor West
3.2 Hydro One, in evaluating all alternatives, give greater
consideration to environmental, social and economic impacts
on existing and future urban areas and established and future
residential communities, including schools adjacent to and in
close proximity to the proposed transmission lines, and a
lesser consideration to the factor of cost; and
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it
was:
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Section 3.2 be amended by inserting the words “medical, visual”
before the word “environmental”.
CARRIED
The motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor West
4. THAT Council request advance notice of, and the opportunity to be
represented at, any meetings to be arranged by the Regional Chair
with the appropriate Ministers to discuss the issues arising out of
the Hydro One proposal; and
THAT information regarding and resulting from these meetings be
reported to Council and provided to the public; and
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean
5. THAT staff be directed to investigate mechanisms to advise
purchasers of new and resale dwellings adjacent to the corridor, of
the current initiatives of Hydro One to upgrade the supply of
electricity, and report back to the August 17, 2004 Council meeting;
and
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor West
6. THAT the Regional Medical Officer of Health be requested to report
to the Town of Aurora on the health issues relating to EMF’s, and
such information be placed on the Town’s website for public
information; and
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor West
7. THAT in the event that the existing alternative is determined to be
the preferred route for Hydro One, the Town contest such
determination through the available mechanisms provided under
the Environmental Assessment Act and any other pertinent
legislation; and
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor West
8. THAT the Town and Hydro staff continue to participate in
discussions with the impacted municipalities and the Region to
discuss their responses to the Hydro One proposal; and
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT this meeting be extended beyond 10:30 p.m. in order to address the
remaining items on the agenda.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor West
9. THAT the offer extended by the Town of Markham to participate
jointly on a Task Force be accepted, and that the Town negotiate
such proportionate financial and other assistance as may be
necessary in that regard; and
THAT Councillor Morris be appointed as the representative for the
Town of Aurora on the Task Force; and
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the Town of Aurora encourage the Town of Markham to
extend their invitation to other Municipalities in York Region; and
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Morris
10. THAT the proposal to engage independent consultants to conduct a
third party peer review of the potential alternatives and the possible
EMF health risks, be referred to the Task Force for consideration;
and
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Hogg
11. THAT the Municipal Clerk forward a copy of this resolution to the
Premier of Ontario, the Minister of the Environment, the Minister of
Energy, the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing, York Region MPP’s, the York
Region District School Board, the York Region Catholic District
School Board, the Independent Electricity Market Operator, the
Board of Aurora Hydro, and all York Region Municipalities including
the Region of York.
CARRIED
14. PW04-034 – Award of Tender No. PW 2004-40 - Removal and Replacement
of Concrete Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter at various locations in
the Town of Aurora
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Tender No. PW 2004-40 - Removal and Replacement of Concrete
Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter at various locations in the Town of Aurora be
awarded to Lima’s Gardens and Construction Inc. at the tendered price of
$49,717.70 (excluding GST); and
THAT Council authorize staff to expend funds under this tender to the
budgeted amount of $60,000 (excluding GST); and
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute the
attached Form of Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Lima’s
Gardens and Construction Inc.
CARRIED
16. PL04-081 – Zoning By-law Amendment Application Preserve Homes Corporation
Part of Lot 21, Concession 2 EYS
File D14-16-03
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT report PL04-081 be received and that implementing Zoning By-law
Amendment No. 4561-04.D be enacted.
CARRIED
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17. PL04-082 – Site Plan Application
630758 Ontario Limited
Part of Lot 80, Concession 1, E.Y.S.
297 Wellington Street East and 120 Mary Street
File D11-01-04
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the site plan application proceed with a staff report to Council for
approval, and authorization for the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute
the agreement.
On a recorded vote the motion was DEFEATED
YEAS: 4 NAYS: 5
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Gaertner, Kean, Morris and Vrancic
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Buck, Hogg, Wallace, West and Mayor Jones
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor West
THAT Report PL04-082 be received as information; and
THAT, subject to the resolution of all outstanding issues and the
submission of all fees and securities, Council authorize the Director of
Planning to enter into a site plan agreement between 630758 Ontario
Limited and the Town of Aurora, respecting the construction of an eight
bay coin operated car wash and an automatic car wash to be constructed
as a future phase.
CARRIED
19. PL04-085 – ‘Aurora Gateway Business Park’
Whitwell Developments/State Farm Subdivision,
Wellington Street East, Highway 404 and Leslie Street
Part of Lots 21 and 22, Concession 3 EYS
File D12-00-4A
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Council hold a Special Council Meeting on July 29, 2004 at 5:00
p.m. for the purposes of authorizing the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to
execute a Subdivision Agreement between the Town of Aurora and
Whitwell Developments/State Farm (‘Aurora Gateway Business Park’),
with respect to the business park lands as defined within the Whitwell
Developments/State Farm Subdivision Agreement, contained within red-
lined Draft Plan of Subdivision D12-00-4A.
CARRIED
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20. PL04-087 – Application for Exemption from Part Lot Control
Arista Homes (Bayview Greens) Inc.
Blocks 95, 98 and 99, Registered Plan 65M-3657
Limeridge Street
File D12-PLC-08-04
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor West
THAT Council approve the request for exemption from Part Lot Control
made by Arista Homes (Bayview Greens) Inc. to divide Blocks 95, 98 and
99 on Limeridge Street, Registered Plan 65M-3657 into separate lots; and
THAT Council enact By-law 4568-04.D
CARRIED
22. LS04-031 - Public/Private Partnership - Soccer Bubble
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the appended Tri-Party Letter of Understanding between the Town
of Aurora, 1446407 Ontario Limited and the Aurora Youth Soccer Club
outlining responsibilities for the provision of a soccer bubble, be endorsed;
and further
THAT Council direct staff to proceed with the preparation of an Agreement
based on the Letter of Understanding and report back to Council for
approval of this Agreement prior to the commencement of any capital
works.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT advice be solicited from appropriate external or internal legal
counsel with experience and expertise in the area of tri-party agreements
of this nature.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT Item 24 be brought forward for consideration at this time.
CARRIED
24. LS04-034 - Fundraising for New Seniors’ Centre
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Council endorse the establishment of a Fundraising Committee for
the New Seniors’ Centre as described in Report No. LS04-034.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it
was:
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Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor West
THAT $250,000 in raised funding be a requirement of the new facility
budget.
CARRIED
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it
was:
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the Seniors’ Advisory Council be encouraged to take the necessary
steps to fulfill the objective of providing a capital contribution to the facility
in an amount of $250,000 (including potential Trillium Capital Funding).
CARRIED
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it
was:
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the $250,000 requirement be extended over a five (5) year period,
provided that the Trillium Capital Funding Grant is obtained for this project.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the Fundraising Committee report to Council, on a semi-annual
basis, regarding the progress of the campaign.
CARRIED
The main motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED
23. LS04-033 - Additional 2004 Community Grant Request
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Council approve an additional 2004 Grant request for Samantha
Sendel in the amount of $500.00.
CARRIED
25. Correspondence from Gary Stanhope, Senior Project Manager – MHPM
Re: New Recreation Complex – General Contractor Pre-qualification and
Updated Project Estimate
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Council approve the following list of pre-qualified General
Contractors for invitation to bid on the construction of the New Aurora
Recreation Complex;
1. Atlas Corporation
2. Aquicon Construction
3. Ball Construction
4. Bondfield Construction
5. Eastern Construction
6. Maystar Construction
7. Vanbots Construction; and
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THAT Council receive the updated project Class B estimate and authorize
the Architect and Engineers to complete working drawings and
specification, in order to issue a tender in August 2004.
CARRIED
26. EDAC04-02 - Committee Record of the Economic Development Advisory
Committee Meeting 04-02 held on June 16, 2004
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
(a) THAT the Committee Record of the Economic Development Advisory
Committee Meeting 04-02 held on June 16, 2004 be received as
information; and
(b) Town’s New Promotional Folder Package
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee receive and
endorse the Town’s Promotional Folder Package, and recommend that
staff be authorized to go forward with the printing and distribution of the
package in a timely manner; and
(c) On-Line Business Directory
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee receive the
Economic Development Officer’s memorandum and endorse the
Economic Development Division entering into a Servicing Agreement with
the Breken Group to structure and maintain an On-Line Business
Directory, through the Town’s existing website; and
THAT staff be authorized to move forward with this project at a cost of
$900 and applicable taxes annually; and
(d) Memorandum from the Economic Development Officer - Employment
Land Retention Strategy
THAT The Economic Development Advisory Committee receive and
endorse the Employment Land Retention Strategy; and
THAT the Economic Development Officer meet with the Marketing/
Communications Coordinator to discuss initiatives and existing strategies
in place, to promote public awareness regarding the benefit of
employment lands in Aurora and their positive impact on the Town’s tax
base; and
(e) Town’s Promotional Video
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee receive and
endorse the Town’s Promotional Video, and that staff move forward with
the production process.
CARRIED
27. LS04-035 - Extension to Janitorial Contract and Tender No. LS2001-20
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor West
THAT Council authorize the extension of the attached Addendum
Agreement between Royal Building Cleaning Limited and the Town of
Aurora for an additional one (1) year to July 31, 2005.
CARRIED
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IX REGIONAL REPORT
No report was provided.
X OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Councillor Buck advised that a resident had informed her that the Magna Plant at
the north end of Aurora has been leaving the doors open during production in the
middle of the night and early in the morning, resulting in a noise disturbance, and
she asked that staff follow up on this matter.
Councillor Morris inquired as to whether staff have heard back from the Ministry
of Environment or Environment Canada with respect to a request for information
sent out by the Town regarding the Tannery Creek contamination issue.
Councillor Morris asked staff to follow up with Dr. Helena Jaczek, York Region’s
Commissioner of Health Services and Medical Officer of Health to advise how
the Region is changing water testing protocols and how they will be addressing
well water testing.
Councillor Wallace extended his congratulations and commendations to Julie
Geering, Special Events Co-ordinator for the tremendous success of the Canada
Day festivities held by the Town of Aurora on July 1st.
XI READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4557-04.T BEING A BY-LAW to
appoint Municipal Law
Enforcement Officers for
the Corporation of the
Town of Aurora.
(T. Weeks/K. Akey)
4558-04.T BEING A BY-LAW to
amend Parking By-law
3377-92 as amended,
with respect to Disabled
Parking in the Town of
Aurora.
4559-04.L BEING A BY-LAW to
authorize the acquisition
of land described as Part
of Lot 87, Plan 246.
(Terra Aurora Inc.)
4560-04.L BEING A BY-LAW to
authorize the
conveyance of land
described as Part of Lot
87, Plan 246 (Terra
Aurora Inc.).
4561-04.D BEING A BY-LAW to amend
By-law No. 2213-78.
(Preserve Homes)
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Tuesday, July 13, 2004
4562-04.T BEING A BY-LAW to
designate and erect stop
signs at the intersection
of Gurnett Street and
Kennedy Street East.
4563-04.T BEING A BY-LAW to
amend Parking By-law
3377-92 as amended,
with respect to Gurnett
Street.
4564-04.D BEING A BY-LAW to
amend By-law No. 2213-78.
(Town of Aurora
Recreation Centre)
4565-04.D BEING A BY-LAW to
amend By-law No. 2213-78.
(MI Developments Inc.)
4566-04.T BEING A BY-LAW to
amend Parking By-law
3377-92 as amended,
with respect to Tyler
Street.
4567-04.H BEING A BY-LAW to
appoint an Overall
Responsible Operator
and Operators-in-Charge
for the Town of Aurora.
4568-04.D BEING A BY-LAW to
exempt Part of Blocks
95, 98 and 99 on
Registered Plan 65M-
3657, 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).
4569-04.C BEING A BY-LAW to
Confirm Actions by
Council Resulting From
This Meeting - of July 13,
2004.
CARRIED
XII IN-CAMERA
Property and Personnel Matters
It was determined that Council not proceed In-Camera, due to the late hour.
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XIII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 11:45 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR K. EWART, DEPUTY TOWN CLERK