MINUTES - Council - 20041214
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 04-37
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, December 14, 2004
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Gaertner,
Hogg, Morris, Vrancic, Wallace and West.
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillor Kean was away on other business.
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Building, Director of
Leisure Services, Director of Planning, Director of
Public Works, Treasurer and Council/Committee
Secretary.
Following Open Forum the Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:30 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 West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
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 Ms Lisa Wauchope, Co-Chair and Ms Carol
Chappell, Chair of the Fundraising Executive for the new Aquatic
Centre and Ice Rinks
Re: Naming Rights for the New Recreation Complex - (Item 3);
Memo from the Director of Planning
Re: Employment Lands Retention Strategy - General Committee
Report 04-24 - December 7, 2004 – (Item 12(2) and By-law
4550-04.D);
Correspondence from Goodmans LLP
Re: Employment Lands Retention Strategy - General Committee
Report 04-24 - December 7, 2004 – (Item 12(2) and By-law
4550-04.D);
Correspondence from Mr. Don Larke of Whitwell Developments Ltd.
Re: Employment Lands Retention Strategy - General Committee
Report 04-24 - December 7, 2004 – (Item 12(2) and By-law
4550-04.D);
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Memo from the Office of the CAO
Re: Proposed Revision to Subdivision Agreement - Whitwell
Developments Limited and State Farm Mutual Automobile
Insurance Company, North East Corner of Leslie and Wellington
Streets, File D12-00-4A;
Replacement Report ADM04-018 - Proposed Exchange of Lands –
Region of York (Item 6);
Memo from the Treasurer and additional support material
Re: TR04-028 – Community Survey (Item 16);
Memo from the Office of the CAO
Re: Hydro One Corridor – “Bump up” Letter (Item 9);
Letter from the Town of Markham to the Ministers of Energy and the
Environment
Re: Hydro One’s Proposal to Expand Transmission Capacity in
Markham-Newmarket Corridor;
Memo from Councillor Buck
Re: General Committee Report 04-24 - December 7, 2004 – (Item
12(16));
Memo from Councillor Morris
Re: Environmental Advisory Sub-Committee Citizen Member
Appointments; and
Recommendation from the Leisure Services Advisory Committee
Meeting, held on December 9, 2004
Re: Pricing Policy - Discussion on Subsidization Levels
Recommendation that an average increase of 5% in 2005 be
authorized
CARRIED
III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes of November 23, 2004, Meeting Number 04-35 and Special
Council Public Planning Minutes of November 24, 2004, Meeting Number
04-36
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT Item 1 of the November 23, 2004 Council minutes be revised to
reflect that the amending motion reads as follows:
THAT the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing be
informed, when the Hearing Officer is appointed, that Council
wishes to protect the Alpen House Lands as countryside
designation.
THAT the Council Minutes of Meeting Numbers 04-35 and 04-36 be
adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
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IV PRESENTATIONS
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Award
Recently Pesented to the Aurora Public Works Department
The Director of Public Works advised that he had attended the Lake Simcoe
Region Conservation Authority’s “Conservation Awards” ceremony on November
25th of this year. The Director advised that the Town of Aurora was presented
the “Award of Merit” for the upgrade of the Kennedy Street/Deerhorn Crescent
storm water management pond. The Director explained that by converting this
pond from a quantity only pond to a quantity and quality pond, the stormwater
runoff quality has improved by almost 70% over an area of almost 40 hectares,
reducing the amount of phosphorus entering Lake Simcoe via Tannery Creek
and the east Holland River by almost 40 kilograms a year. The Director thanked
the key staff involved with this project: Anca Mihail, Municipal Engineer and
David Atkins, Manager of Engineering Services, as well as Councillor West for
assisting staff in obtaining certain funding and for submitting this project on the
Town’s behalf. The Director also acknowledged that funding was provided from
four different sources, as well as technical help and encouragement from the
Conservation Authority along with policy direction and financial support from
Town Council.
V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12(16), 13, 15, 16 and 17 were identified for
discussion.
VI ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Wallace 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:
1. PW04-050 – Contract Award, Tender No. PW-2004-74
The Maintenance and Emergency Responding to Sanitary Lift
and Water Booster Stations within the Town of Aurora
THAT Tender No. PW-2004-74, “The Maintenance and Emergency
Responding to Sanitary Lift and Water Booster Stations Within The Town
of Aurora”, be awarded to American Water Services Canada Corp.; and
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the attached
Agreement to execute the subject contract; and
THAT the appropriate sewer charge surcharges to residents served by
their respective Sanitary Lift Station be implemented as described in
Report PW04-050; and
THAT the appropriate draft By-law to implement the above noted sewer
charge surcharges be tabled at a future meeting.
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5. PL04-134 – Site Plan Application, 2029193 Ontario Inc.
Lot 10, Registered Plan 65M-2873
Southwest Corner of Earl Stewart Drive and Isaacson Crescent
File D11-14-04
THAT Report PL04-134 be received as information; and
THAT, subject to implementing zoning by-law 4605-04.D coming into
force, 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 2029193 Ontario Inc. and the Town of
Aurora, respecting the construction of a two-phase development for which
the buildings may be used for business and professional offices, medical
and dental laboratories, clinics and accessory uses.
14. ACCESS04-06 - November 25, 2004 Accessibility Advisory Committee
No Quorum Report
THAT the No Quorum report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee be
received as information.
18. Fire Services Report 2004-09 - Emergency Planning By-law
THAT Fire Services Report 2004-09 dated December 7, 2004 be received;
and
THAT Council enact a by-law to adopt an Emergency Management
Program in accordance with the Emergency Management Act, R.S.O.
1990, c.E.9.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the Memo from the Director of Planning
Re: Employment Lands Retention Strategy - General Committee Report
04-24 - December 7, 2004 – (Item 12(2))Added Item), be brought
forward for consideration at this time.
CARRIED
Memo from the Director of Planning
Re: Employment Lands Retention Strategy - General Committee Report 04-
24 - December 7, 2004 – (Item 12(2)) (Added Item)
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT OPA #55 (By-laws 4550-04.D, 4579-04.D and 4580-04.D and
related correspondence) be deferred and reintroduced in January of 2005.
CARRIED
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VII DELEGATIONS
(a) Mr. Sam Mantenuto, Chief Operating Officer, Northland Power
Re: Aurora Hydro/Newmarket Hydro Ltd. Generation Proposal
Mr. Sam Mantenuto, Chief Operating Officer of Northland Power, advised
that his company is offering a proposal to construct and operate a 300 MW
gas-fired “peaking” facility which would run on gas fired turbines to address
the impending hydro needs in the York Region. Mr. Mantenuto advised that
the proposed location is 590 Steven Court in Newmarket (present location
of Newmarket Hydro head office) and advised that this project will defer the
proposed transmission line for at least 10 years, depending on load forecast
assumptions. Mr. Mantenuto presented a detailed summary of the project,
describing the technical feasibility, environmental statistics amd project
schedule and he outlined the various local and provincial benefits of this
project.
Mr. Mantenuto concluded by outlining the next steps which include
meeting with the Minister of Energy later this month to obtain support to
negotiate a “special purpose” PPA directly with Northland Power,
Newmarket Hydro and Aurora Hydro. This will lead to the signing of the
negotiated PPA by the end of the first quarter in 2005, allowing for the
permitting and contracting work to commence in January 2005.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to staff to
review and report back.
CARRIED
(b) Mr. Lloyd Cherniak, Executive Vice-President, Lebovic Enterprises Inc.
Re: General Committee Report 04-24 December 7, 2004 – (Item 12(2))
Withdrawn from the agenda.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the order of the delegations be modified.
CARRIED
(c) Mr. Charles Sequeira, Representative from the New Seniors’ Centre
Fundraising Committee
Re: Naming Rights for the New Seniors’ Centre - (Item 3)
Mr. Charles Sequeira, on behalf of the Seniors' Centre Fundraising
Committee, expressed his disappointment resulting from Council’s decision
to remove the Seniors’ Centre naming rights from the purview of the
Fundraising Committee. Mr. Sequeira requested that the Committee still be
permitted to have input into the naming process and that the responsibility
for, and the proceeds from, naming rights for any smaller components of the
Seniors’ Centre go towards the fundraising campaign to support the
Committee’s portion of the capital costs for this project .
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to Item 3.
CARRIED
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(d) Ms Lisa Wauchope, Co-Chair and Ms Carol Chappell, Chair of the
Fundraising Executive for the new Aquatic Centre and Ice Rinks
Re: Naming Rights for the new Recreation Complex - (Item 3)
Ms Carol Chappell clarified the Terms of Reference for the Fundraising
Executive for the new aquatic Centre and Ice Rinks which currently includes
a large variety of naming opportunities associated with benches, rink boards
swim lanes, rim names etc. as well as plaque recognition for large
donations. Ms Chappell outlined the various campaign strategies planned
by the Fundraising Committee for the new Aquatic Centre and Ice Rinks and
advised that the decision to remove the naming rights from the options for
raising money will have a detrimental effect on the chances of meeting the
target amount. Ms Chappell requested that the fundraising goal be reduced
by the amount raised through naming rights, if this option is removed from
the options available to the Fundraising Committee.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to Item 3.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor West
THAT Item 3 - LS04-065 – Naming Rights – New Recreation Complex and
Seniors’ Centre, be brought forward for consideration at this time.
CARRIED
3. LS04-065 – Naming Rights – New Recreation Complex and Seniors’ Centre
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the Fundraising Committees be authorized to sell the naming rights
for various components within the new Seniors’ Centre and the new
Recreation Complex; and
THAT any proposed names for the various components within the new
Seniors’ Centre and the new Recreation Complex be brought back to
Council at a future date by the fundraising committees for review when
sponsorship proposals have been submitted; and
THAT the Director of Leisure Services, be requested to develop a policy
that would provide consistency for determining how the naming rights for
buildings are assigned.
CARRIED
(e) Ms Susan Walmer, \Environmental Advisory Committee Member
Re: Update from the Environmental Advisory Committee Regional
Forum; and Terms of Reference for the Environmental Advisory
Committee (Item - 7)
Ms Susan Walmer, on behalf of the Environmental Advisory Committee
(EAC), requested that Council defer Item 7 on this evening’s agenda to
allow for proper notice to be provided to EAC. Ms Walmer advised that this
Committee is relatively new and that the members are currently working on
their Terms of Reference at the sub-committee level, as well as reviewing
Terms of reference from other similar committees in the GTA.
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Ms Walmer highlighted various strategies and positive initiatives currently
being explored and indicated that many creative, productive and effective
initiatives will soon be emerging from this young committee.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to Item 7.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT Item 7 - Terms of Reference – Environmental Advisory Committee,
be brought forward for consideration at this time.
CARRIED
7. Terms of Reference – Environmental Advisory Committee
(Deferred from General Committee December 7, 2004)
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor West
THAT this matter be referred to the General Committee meeting
Scheduled for January 18, 2005.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT Item 17 – TR04-027 – Purchasing Bylaw, be brought forward for
consideration at this time.
CARRIED
17. TR04-027 – Purchasing By-law (formerly Procurement Policies & Procedures-
Administration Procedure No. 50)
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the Treasurer’s report TR04-027 “Purchasing By-law” be received
for information; and
THAT Council enact the proposed Purchasing By-law as required by the
provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it
was:
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the monetary limits listed in Appendix B – Comparison Between
Existing Policy and Proposed Purchasing By-Law, not be increased at this
time and that these increases be brought forward in January of 2005.
On a recorded vote, as the result of a tie, the amendment was DEFEATED
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YEAS: 4 NAYS: 4
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Gaertner, Hogg, Morris and Vrancic
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Buck, Wallace, West and Mayor Jones
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it
was:
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the revised Purchasing By-law be brought back to Council in
January 2005 for further review.
CARRIED
The main motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED
(f) Town Treasurer
Re: Overview of the 2005 Budget
The Treasurer provided a brief summary of the proposed 2005 Operating
Budget for the Town of Aurora. The Treasurer advised of the new budget
process which was approved on August 16, 2004, and highlighted various
elements which will be impacting on the projected 2005 tax rates. The
Treasurer advised that the first draft of the 2005 Capital Budget will be
brought forward for consideration at the January 18, 2005 General
Committee meeting.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the Treasurer’s Overview of the 2005 Budget be received for
information.
CARRIED
VIII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
2. LS04-064 – Proposed Expansion of Front Canopy at the New Seniors’ Centre
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT Council not pursue the expansion of the front canopy at the new
Seniors’ Centre.
CARRIED
4. LS04-066 – Foundation for Gymnasium at the new Recreation Complex
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT Council not consider the installation of a proposed gymnasium
foundation.
CARRIED
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6. ADM04-018 - Proposed Exchange of Lands - Region of York
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT this item be deferred to the next General Committee meeting.
CARRIED
8. Correspondence from the Town of Richmond Hill
Re: Greater Toronto Transit Authority – Support for the Creation of a New
Provincial Authority and Mandate Suggestions for the Premier and
Minister of Transportation
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT Council receive the report from Richmond Hill for information.
CARRIED
9 Correspondence from Mr. Richard Johnson, Resident
Requested by Councillor Morris and Councillor Gaertner
Re: Hydro One –Outstanding Questions
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the letter from Mr. Richard Johnson be received and referred to
staff to prepare a comprehensive response to the issues he has raised, in
a report to Council in January of 2005.
CARRIED
10. Resolution from Councillor Buck
Re: Naming A Portion of The Oak Ridges Trail System
(Notice of Motion was given at November 23, 2004 Council)
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT staff prepare a report to initiate the process to bring into effect the
following motion:
WHEREAS Mr. Klaus Wehrenberg, more than any other citizen,
was substantially involved in making the trail system in Aurora
become a reality; and
WHEREAS the trail system adds considerably to the enjoyment of
life for families in Aurora who love nature and all it has to offer;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be directed in
accordance with policies in place to carry out the process of naming
an appropriate section of the Oak Ridges Trail system to honour
it's main protagonist.
CARRIED
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11. Resolution from Councillor Buck
Re: Celebration of Planning in Aurora in 2005
(Notice of Motion was given at November 23, 2004 Council)
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor West
WHEREAS 2005 will be the 30th anniversary of service to the Town of
Auroraby Planning Director Sue Sieibert; and
WHEREAS since 1975, thirty-four thousand people have chosen Aurora
as their home. Neighborhoods have been carefully created, schools,
playgrounds, and sports fields have been provided. Roads rise and fall
and curve to protect features which are thousands of years old. Wooded
areas have been dedicated to public use...flood plains have been
identified and protected;
Planning policies have led to the preservation of gracious old homes and
encouraged their successful conversion to appropriate uses on street so
which have become major commercial arteries;
Developers, home builders and business people have been responsible
for the evolution of what was an orderly and charming old town into an
equally orderly and charming modern community. People from across
Canada and from countries all over the world have chosen Aurora to raise
their families and establish businesses;
Although we have lost much of the natural landscape that surrounded our
town, it has been replaced by a beautiful patchwork quilt of
neighbourhoods, woods, creek valleys and the last vestiges of the
Carolynian forest;
There is no industrial blight in Aurora and, although time has been on our
side in the legislation and knowledge which has allowed us to
escape mistakes made in neighbouring towns, there has been
one constant influence which has shepherded the growth of our town;
There have been thirty years of steady conscientious commitment to
excellence by Director of Planning Sue Seibert, by successive Councils in
the town and by the whole hearted support of the community;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the year 2005 be dedicated
to a celebration of Aurora and the benefits we enjoy as residents; and
THAT a committee be formed to plan events and promotions with
representation from Council, the Chamber of Commerce, Aurora Heritage
Committee and whatever other representation Council might deem
appropriate.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the
recommendation, it was:
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Councillor Buck be appointed as the Chair of the proposed
committee to plan events and promotions
CARRIED
The recommendation was CARRIED AS AMENDED
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12. General Committee Meeting Report No. 04-24, Tuesday, December 7, 2004
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM THE
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 04-24, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2004 –
ITEMS 16
(16) Memo from Mayor Jones
Re: Transcript – Council Meeting October 26, 2004
And
Memo from Councillor Buck – Added Item
Re: General Committee Report 04-24 - December 7, 2004 – (Item 12(16))
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the item be deferred to the First Council Assembly Session.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the Report of the General Committee Meeting No. 04-24 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
13. TSAB04-26 – December 8, 2004 Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting
held on December 8, 2004 be received as information; and
2. November 17, 2004 email from Mr. Donald Colman requesting for multi-way
stop signs at the intersection of McClellan Way and Tradewind Terrace
THAT staff be requested to review any previous studies conducted at the
McClellan Way and Tradewind Terrace intersection to determine when the
studies were conducted and the results of each; and
THAT staff be requested to conduct a pedestrian count at the McClellan
Way and Tradewind Terrace intersection on the weekend; and
THAT a report be submitted to the January 12, 2005 TSAB meeting with the
results of the pedestrian count and any previous studies.
3. Excerpt from the November 23, 2004 Council meeting regarding the
proposed parking prohibitions on Gurnett Street
THAT the Excerpt from the November 23, 2004 Council meeting regarding
the proposed parking prohibitions on Gurnett Street be received as
information; and
THAT the original By-law No. 4609-04.T be referred back to Council for a
third read.
4. November 30, 2004 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst
regarding speeding concerns on Hollandview Trail and Seaton Drive
THAT the November 30, 2004 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation
Analyst regarding speeding concerns on Hollandview Trail and Seaton Drive
be received as information; and
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THAT the York Regional Police be requested to monitor Hollandview Trail
and Seaton Drive.
5. November 10, 2004 email from Ms. Lillian Menzies regarding parking
concerns on Trillium Drive
THAT the issue regarding parking concerns on Trillium Drive be deferred to
Spring 2005 when the overnight parking prohibition is no longer in effect;
and
THAT the issue regarding speed limits on Regional Roads be forwarded to
York Region; and
THAT a letter be sent to Ms. Lillian Menzies with the TSAB’s
recommendations.
6. November 16, 2004 letter from Ms. Gayle Palmer regarding safety concerns
on Glass Drive
THAT the November 16, 2004 letter from Ms. Gayle Palmer regarding
safety concerns on Glass Drive be received as information; aand
THAT staff be requested to conduct a pedestrian crossing study at the
Glass Drive and Child Drive intersection during the operating hours of the
school; and
THAT staff be requested to report back to the TSAB at their January 12,
2005; and
THAT a letter be sent to Ms. Gayle Palmer with the TSAB’s
recommendations.
CARRIED
15. FAC04 -04 - December 9, 2004 Finance Advisory Committee
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
1. THAT Council Report FAC04-04 be received for information
purposes; and
2. Review of the Terms of Reference
THAT the revised Terms of Reference attached hereto as Schedule
A, be approved.
3. Verbal Report of the Chief Administrative Officer - Master Financial Plan
THAT staff be authorized to extend the mandate of Hemson with the
intent to establish and prepare a twenty year financial plan for the
Town of Aurora at a cost not greater than $30,000.
4. Memorandum from the Chief Administrative Officer Internal Audit
Agreement, Town of Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina and
Newmarket, Regional Municipality of York
THAT provisions be made in the 2005 Budget under Office of the
Mayor and Council for Internal Audit Services in the amount of
$28,600; and
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer and the Director of
Finance/Treasurer be authorized to engage in a “Memorandum of
Understanding” (Attachment #1) between the Region of York, the
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Towns of Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina and Newmarket, as
well as any other local municipalities within the Region of York that
may choose to participate at a later date.
5. TR04 – 026 - Community Survey
THAT the Treasurer’s report TR04-026 “Community Survey” be
received for information; and
THAT the Finance Advisory Committee recommend that Council
approve the use of the attached questionnaire as amended by input
from the Management Team on December 8, 2004 and by the
Finance Advisory Committee on December 9, 2004; and
THAT Council approve an advertisement on the Town Page and the
Town Website to advise residents of the survey.
6. Budget Overview for 2005
THAT the 2005 Budget Overview be referred back to staff to prepare
a detailed report to be presented at the December 14th Council
meeting.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the
recommendation, it was:
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT, for statutory and legislative purposes, the General Committee be
the Audit Committee for the Town of Aurora; and
THAT the audit functions be removed from the Finance Advisory
Committee Terms of Reference.
CARRIED
The main motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED
16. TR04-028 – Community Survey Memo from the Treasurer and additional
support material
Re: TR04-028 – Community Survey (Item 16);
(and Memo from the Treasurer and additional support material
Re: TR04-028 – Community Survey (Item 16) (Added Item)
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the Treasurer’s report TR04-028 “Community Survey” and
addendum material be deferred to the proposed Special Council meeting
to take place on Monday December 20, 2004.
CARRIED
(Added Item) - Recommendation from the Leisure Services Advisory
Committee Meeting, held on December 9, 2004.
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Morris
2. Pricing Policy - Discussion on Subsidization Levels
THAT staff be directed to raise program fees by an average of 5% in
2005; and
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THAT field fees, with the exception of ice users, be subject to an average
increase of 5% in 2005.
CARRIED
(Added Item) - Memo from the Office of the CAO
Re: Proposed Revision to Subdivision Agreement Whitwell Developments
Limited and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, North
East Corner of Leslie and Wellington Streets, File D12-00-4A;
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT a Special Council meeting be held on Monday December 20, at
5:30 p.m. to consider the Proposed Revision to Subdivision Agreement
Whitwell Developments Limited and State Farm Mutual Automobile
Insurance Company, North East Corner of Leslie and Wellington Streets,
File D12-00-4A.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor West 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
(Added Item) - Memo from the Office of the CAO
Re: Hydro One Corridor – “Bump up” Letter;
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the Town of Aurora Letter of Objection to Hydro One’s draft Supply
to York Region Environmental Study Report (ESR) and Request for a
“Bump Up” order to comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment
Act, be forwarded to Hydro One Networks and the Minister of the
Environment as the Town of Aurora’s formal position on the Utility’s
“Supply to York Region Environmental Study Report” (ESR) document.
CARRIED
(Added Item) - Letter from the Town of Markham to the Ministers of Energy
and the Environment
Re: Hydro One’s Proposal to Expand Transmission Capacity in Markham-
Newmarket Corridor;
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the Letter from the Town of Markham to the Ministers of Energy and
the Environment regarding Hydro One’s Proposal to Expand Transmission
Capacity in Markham-Newmarket Corridor be received and endorsed.
CARRIED
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(Added Item) - Correspondence from Goodmans LLP.
Re: Employment Lands Retention Strategy - General Committee Report 04-
24 - December 7, 2004 – (Item 12(2) and By-law 4550-04.D);
Deferred to January 2005.
(Added Item) - Correspondence from Mr. Don Larke of Whitwell
Developments Ltd.
Re: Employment Lands Retention Strategy - General Committee Report 04-
24 - December 7, 2004 – (Item 12(2) and By-law 4550-04.D);
Deferred to January 2005.
(Added Item) - Memo from Councillor Morris
Re: Environmental Advisory Sub-Committee Citizen Member
Appointments; and
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT Further to the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting held on
Monday, December, 13th 2004, the attached list of citizens
are respectfully submitted to Council for endorsement and appointment to
the five previously endorsed sub-committees.
Naturalization/Wildlife: By-laws/Policy
Barbara Best Orianna Brodbeck
Tracey Etwell Rizwan Rizvi
Suzanne Reiner Maristela Schiavo
Linda Housser Ken Turriff
Waste Management Planning
Carol Cooper Nicole Arsenault
Wendi Cutts Robert Elliott
Al Wilson Mahipal Jadeja
Richard Wizemann Peter Piersol
Public Awareness/Education
Mathew Bertin
Ildi Connor
Mark Fernandes
Stephen Granger
Janny Hogen
Catherine Marshall
Vid Prezel
Angie Thurston
CARRIED
IX REGIONAL REPORT
The Mayor advised that the Region of York will be holding a Council meeting on
December 18, 2004 and noted that the Highlights from that Regional Council
meeting will be posted on their website at www.region.york.on.ca under “Council
Highlights”.
X OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Councillor Buck expressed concern with regard to the summary of attendance by
Councillors at Council and General Committee meetings over the current term of
Council, which was recently provided by staff at Council’s request. Councillor
Buck expressed the opinion that Councillors arrival and departure at these
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meetings should also be noted this document, and that it should be made
available to the public.
Councillor Hogg discussed various observations pertaining to the summary of
attendance by Councillors at Council and General Committee meetings over the
current term of Council, and suggested that all advisory committees should be
included in this summary.
Councillor Gaertner expressed concern with regard to the recent suspension of
construction for the new Seniors’ Centre.
Councillor West announced that the Salvation Army Kettle Drive this year is
under way and he advised that there are still many spots available for volunteers.
Councillor Vrancic congratulated the Special Events Committee for the great job
done on the Santa Under the Stars Parade.
Councillor Morris enquired as to whether staff have received a response from the
Ministry of the Environment pertaining to the Town’s various requests for
comments with regard to the contamination issued which occurred on Industrial
Parkway. Staff advised that no response has been received yet, and suggested
that an invitation for Ministry of the Environment staff to address Council
personally on this issue may encourage a more prompt response
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:
4620.04.D BEING A BY-LAW to amend
By-law No. 2213-78 (Morguard REIT)
4621-04.F BEING a by-law to Define the
procurement policies and procedures
for the corporation of the Town of
Aurora
4622-04.P BEING A BY-LAW to prohibit or
regulate the erection of signs or other
advertising devices, and the posting of
notices on buildings or vacant lots
within the Town of Aurora
4623-04.P BEING A BY-LAW to amend Fence
By-law 4368-02.P, as amended, to
permit site specific fencing at 15516
Leslie Street
4627-04.P BEING A BY-LAW to adopt a
Municipal Emergency Management
Program which includes an
emergency plan for protecting
property and the health, safety and
welfare of the inhabitants of an
emergency area
4625.04.C BEING A BY-LAW to confirm
actions by Council resulting from the
meeting of December 14, 2004
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the following listed by-law be given 3rd reading and enacted:
4609-04.T BEING A BY-LAW to amend Parking
By-law 4574-04.T as amended, with
respect to parking on Gurnett Street
CARRIED
XII IN CAMERA
None
XIII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor West
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK