MINUTES - Council - 20041123
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 04-35
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, November 23, 2004
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Gaertner,
Hogg, Kean, Morris, Vrancic and Wallace.
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillor West was on vacation.
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, Town Solicitor and
Council/Committee Secretary.
Following Open Forum the Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:15 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 Buck
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department be approved as presented, with the following additional items:
Plaque Presentations by Mayor Jones
Re: Recognition of Contributions to the Anti-Litter Campaign;
Correspondence from Solange and Michael Cowle, Residents
Re: By-law 4614-04.C – Amendments to the Procedural By-law;
Correspondence from K. Bruce Milburn, Director, Legal Services,
Real Estate for MI Developments Inc.
Re: Tree Cutting Permit Application by Magna Entertainment
Corporation on September , 2004;
Report CS04-041 – 2004 CUPE Negotiations – Ratification of
Collective Agreement.
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AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it
was:
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the determination of a date for Council to conduct the second set of
interviews for the short listed candidates for the position of CAO be added
to the Agenda.
CARRIED
The main motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED.
III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes of November 9, 2004, Meeting Number 04-34
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the Council Minutes from Meeting Number 04-34 be adopted as
printed and circulated.
CARRIED
IV PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of Plaques by Mayor Jones
Re: Recognition of Contributions to the Anti-Litter Campaign
The Mayor advised that the 2004 Anti-Litter Campaign was a great success
thanks to the generous contributions and involvement from many corporate
sponsors, service groups and volunteers. Mayor Jones advised that over 2 ¾
tonnes of garbage had been cleaned up around the Town of Aurora. The Mayor
also advised that through a contest, which was initiated at the public school level,
a great poster was developed for the program and thanks to the generosity of
M&M Meats the participants got to enjoy both a kick-off and finale barbeque.
Mayor Jones presented plaques of appreciation to the following people and
organization for their contributions to the Anti-Litter Campaign for 2004:
Chris Barfitt – Aurora Home Hardware
Larry Dekkema – Ballymore Building Corp.
Kyle Etienne – Canadian Tire
John MacNeil – First Pro Shopping Centres
Colleen Davidson – Highview Public School
Jalal Hamad – Home Depot
Karen Oreto – Info Aurora
Greg Foster – M & M’s Meat Shops
Arshad Shah – Mac’s Convenience Stores Inc.
George South – Miller Waste Systems
Andy Hadcock – Shoppers Drug Mart
Greg Smith – Tim Hortons
Matthew Belanger – York Region EMS
V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 3, 4(13)(14), 6, 11, 12, 13, 14 and By-law 4614-04.C were identified for
discussion.
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VI ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Hogg
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. PL04-126 – Application for Exemption from Part Lot Control
Owner: Sierra Homes (Aurora) Inc.
Agent: J.D. Barnes Ltd.
Plan 65M-3705 – Lot 2 and Block 10
Burgon Place
File Number D12-PLC-13-04
THAT Council approve the request for exemption from Part Lot Control
made by J.D. Barnes, on behalf of Sierra Homes, to divide Lot 2 and Block
10 on Registered Plan 65M-3705 at Burgon Place, into separate lots; and
THAT Council enact By-law 4617-04.D.
5. TSAB04-24 – November 10, 2004 Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting
held on November 10, 2004 be received as information.
2. Report No. TSAB04-022 – Speeding Concerns on McClenny Drive.
THAT multi-way stop sign control not be installed at the intersection of
McClenny Drive and Wardle Gate; and
THAT a centreline and edgeline be installed on McClenny Drive from
house #25 to house #41 to help guide motorists around the bend; and
THAT a letter be sent to Mr. And Mrs. Grandin with the TSAB’s
recommendations.
3. Report No. TSAB04-023 – Dunning Avenue – Proposed Stopping and
School Bus Loading Zone Prohibitions.
THAT stopping be prohibited at anytime on the south side of Dunning
Avenue from a point 9 meters east of Cameron Avenue to a point 169.5
meters east of Yonge Street; and
THAT stopping be prohibited from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to
Friday on the north side of Dunning Avenue from a point 75.6 meters east
of Yonge Street to a point 107 meters east of Cameron Avenue; and
THAT a School Bus Loading Zone be implemented from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30
p.m., Monday to Friday, September 1 to June 30 on the south side of
Dunning Avenue from a point 70 meters east of Yonge Street to a point
169.5 meters east of Yonge Street and from a point 35 meters east of
Cameron Avenue to a point 60 meters east of Cameron Avenue; and
THAT the Clerk’s Department be requested to introduce the necessary by-
laws to implement the above recommendations; and
THAT a letter be sent to all affected residents and to Dr. G. W. Williams
High School with the TSAB’s recommendations.
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4. November 2, 2004 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst
regarding Pedestrian Safety Concerns at the Intersection of Crawford Rose
Drive and Autumn Way.
THAT no further traffic control measures be implemented at the Crawford
Rose Drive and Autumn Way intersection at this time; and
THAT the York Regional Police increase enforcement of the posted
40km/hr speed limit on Crawford Rose Drive; and
THAT a letter be sent to Mr. Ian Bryan with the TSAB’s recommendations.
5. October 18, 2004 email from Ms. Penny DePiero request for multi-way
stop signs at the intersection of Willis Drive and Petch Crescent.
THAT staff be requested to conduct a multi-way stop sign analysis at the
Willis Drive and Petch Crescent intersection in spring 2005; and
THAT a letter be sent to Ms. Penny DePiero with the TSAB’s
recommendation.
6. November 4, 2004 letter from Ms. Lara Pietrolungo regarding parking
concerns on Rush Road.
THAT the November 4, 2004 letter from Ms. Lara Pietrolungo regarding
parking concerns on Rush Road be referred to staff; and
THAT staff be requested to monitor parking on Rush Road and report
back to the TSAB in December; and
THAT a letter be sent to Ms. Lara Pietrolungo with the TSAB’s
recommendations.
7. EDAC04 -05 - November 17, 2004 Economic Development Advisory
Committee Meeting
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Economic Development Advisory
Committee Meeting 04-05 held on November 17, 2004 be received as
information.
2. Memorandum from the Economic Development Officer - Development of
the Town's Marketing Logo – Update re: Public Information Meeting
THAT the Memorandum from the Economic Development Officer -
Development of the Town's Marketing Logo – Update re: Public
Information Meeting be received for information.
3. ADM04-003 – Economic Development Focused Print Advertisement for
the Town of Aurora
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee endorse the
development of new economic development focused promotional print
advertisements, by the Economic Development Officer in conjunction with
the Marketing/Communications Co-ordinator, for the Town of Aurora for
use in marketing publications.
4. ADM04-004 – An Update on Aurora's Economy
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee receive, for
information, report ADM04-004 entitled ‘An Update on Aurora’s Economy’.
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8. LSAC04-06 - November 11, 2004 Leisure Services Advisory Committee
Meeting
THAT the Committee Record of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee
Meeting, held on November 11, 2004, be received for information.
Report LS04-057, Library Square – Next Steps
Percentage of Cost Recovery Required
THAT the recovery rate from the user groups be at least 100% plus a
Return on Investment, the amount of which will be determined by staff.
Responsibility for Upgrades and Renovations
THAT the Town of Aurora bring the outside of the former Library and
Seniors’ Centre to a basic Building Code standard in order that it may be
leased; and
THAT the Town of Aurora negotiate leasehold improvements with
prospective tenants.
Length of Lease Required
THAT the leases for the available space in Library Square be a minimum
of one (1) year and a maximum of five (5) years.
Type of User Groups
THAT the type of user considered by the Town of Aurora for leasing
and/or permitted use of the available space in Library Square be non-
profit, community based organizations within Aurora, with consideration
given to regional organizations using a value matrix.
Availability of Space
THAT the Director of Leisure Services be authorized to advertise, at a
future date once the costs are determined, for Expression of Interest for
potential lease space of up to 20,000 square feet in the former Library and
the present Seniors’ Centre; and
THAT the advertisement indicate date of availability, as well as costs; and
THAT the respondents indicate their needs for the space.
Status of Existing Users
THAT all appropriate groups be given equal opportunity to lease the
available space.
Pricing Policy, discussion on subsidization levels
THAT the Pricing Policy be deferred to the next Leisure Services Advisory
Committee meeting.
9. AHC04-06 - November 8, 2004 Aurora Heritage Committee Meeting
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Aurora Heritage Committee Meeting
held on November 8, 2004 be received for information.
2. THAT the Heritage Committee does not have any objections to the
proposed commercial development of the property known as 669
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Wellington St. E., including the removal of the existing house, and that the
owner be requested to erect a plaque which provides a brief history and
heritage of the property, and that the design of the plaque be submitted to
the Heritage Committee for approval prior to its installation; and
3. THAT the Heritage Committee recommends that the original elevation
design for the front of the house at 14996 Yonge St. be approved; and
4. THAT Heritage Committee advise the Committee of Adjustment that it has
concerns with the architectural style that has been proposed for the
addition at 37 Connaught Ave. and requests that the applicant meet with
the Heritage Committee at the next meeting to discuss the details of the
proposal; and
5. THAT the Director of Corporate Services meet with the Olde Aurora
Ratepayers Association in order to assist with the drafting of a revised
document/survey that could be circulated to the residents within the
heritage district study area; and
6. THAT Ms Jacqueline Stewart be nominated to the Ontario Heritage
Foundation as a candidate under the category of Cultural Heritage, for her
contributions over the years with the Aurora Historical Society; and
7. THAT the request for the erection of a plaquing in front of the old library be
received and deferred until the Leisure Services Committee and Council
has had an opportunity to confirm the long term use of the facility, and
once the decision has been made that the matter be brought back to the
Heritage Committee for further discussions on the erection of a plaque.
10. Correspondence from Councillor Morris
Re: E-mail from Cornelia Cassell, Resident, regarding the Change of
Address for the Town Hall
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
VII DELEGATIONS
(a) Mr. Graham Wride, Resident of 98 Temperance Street
Re: Proposed Address Change for the Town Hall
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the provisions of the Procedural By-law be waived, and the
delegate be permitted to continue past the time limit of 5 minutes, to
complete his delegation.
CARRIED
Mr. Wride thanked Council for allowing him to speak on the issue of the address
change for the Town Hall and expressed various concerns regarding the
proposed street name change for the Town Hall and the personal impact and
implications that this action will have on Mr. John West. Mr. Wride advised that,
in an effort to illustrate that the honour of addressing the Town Hall in John
West’s name was based on more than his political position, he has researched
the many contributions which Mr. West has given to the Town of Aurora in the 47
years that he has been an active resident. Mr. Wride read aloud an extensive list
of these contributions and added that this list was not the complete body of Mr.
West’s positive involvement with the Town of Aurora.
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Mr. Wride expressed concern with regard to the process by which the street
name for the Town Hall was changed, and questioned the motive, cost and the
need for such a decision. Mr. Wride advised that he is not aware of any resident
who has requested this action or expressed the need for this action to be taken.
Mr. Wride shared various negative perceptions on behalf of the residents that he
has spoken to in Aurora, and questioned whether this exercise has been handled
in a truly democratic fashion. Mr. Wride concluded by requesting that Council
retract this decision.
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information.
CARRIED
VIII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1. PL04-124 - Ministry Approval of OPA 48 (Town of Aurora Oak Ridges
Moraine Conformity Amendment)
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Report PL04-124 pertaining to the Ministry approval of OPA 48
(Town of Aurora Oak Ridges Moraine Conformity Amendment) be
received as information; and
THAT staff prepare a new consolidated Official Plan to incorporate the
approved Official Plan Amendment No. 48 as modified, with the
exception of the Alpen House Lands as identified in appendix 3.
On a recorded vote, the amended resolution was DEFEATED.
YEAS: 4 NAY: 4
VOTING YEA: Councillors Gaertner, Kean, Morris and Vrancic
VOTING NAY: Councillors Buck, Hogg, Wallace and Mayor Jones
Councillor West was absent.
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Report PL04-124 pertaining to the Ministry approval of OPA 48
(Town of Aurora Oak Ridges Moraine Conformity Amendment) be
received as information; and
THAT staff prepare a new consolidated Official Plan to incorporate the
approved Official Plan Amendment No. 48 as modified.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it
was:
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
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.
CARRIED
The main motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED
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3. LS04-59 – Aurora Seniors Association – Naming Rights
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Council receive report LS04-59 as information; and
THAT staff engage in discussions with the representatives of the fund
raising committees for the new Recreation Complex and the Seniors’
Centre, in order to clarify the issue of naming rights within their terms of
reference, and report back to Council on this matter in December.
CARRIED
4. General Committee Meeting Report No. 04-23 Tuesday, November 16, 2004
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM THE
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 04-23, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2004 –
ITEMS 13 AND 14
(13) ADM04-022 - Municipal Act, 2001 Review
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT Council endorse AMO’s Principles For Achieving a Mature
Relationship, contained in its Submission to the Province dated October
2004 and entitled “Achieving a Mature Relationship – 2004 Municipal Act
Review” and that this endorsement be forwarded to the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing; and
THAT Council endorse AMO’s Submission to the Province dated October
2004 and entitled “Achieving a Mature Relationship – 2004 Municipal Act
Review” with the exception of sections “C – Open Meetings”, “D – Bill
99” and “E – Closed Meetings and MFIPPA” within “Evolution of
Municipal Government” and that this endorsement be forwarded to the
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and
THAT Council endorse AMCTO’s Response to the Province dated
October 2004 and entitled “An Early Review of the Municipal Act, 2001” ,
with the exception of section 7 - Closed Meetings (Section 239), and
that this endorsement be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing.
On a recorded vote, the amended resolution was DEFEATED
YEAS: 4 NAY: 4
VOTING YEA: Councillors Gaertner, Kean, Morris and Vrancic
VOTING NAY: Councillors Buck, Hogg, Wallace and Mayor Jones
Councillor West was absent.
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Council endorse AMO’s Principles For Achieving a Mature
Relationship, contained in its Submission to the Province dated October
2004 and entitled “Achieving a Mature Relationship – 2004 Municipal Act
Review” and that this endorsement be forwarded to the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing; and
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THAT Council endorse AMO’s Submission to the Province dated October
2004 and entitled “Achieving a Mature Relationship – 2004 Municipal Act
Review” and that this endorsement be forwarded to the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing; and
THAT Council endorse AMCTO’s Response to the Province dated
October 2004 and entitled “An Early Review of the Municipal Act, 2001”
and that this endorsement be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs
and Housing.
DEFEATED
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT report ADM04-022 - Municipal Act, 2001 Review be received for
information.
CARRIED
(14) Memo from the CAO
Re: Hydro One Draft Environmental Study Report - Supply to York Region
Class EA Transmission Line Study
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Council formally correspond to Hydro One with the Town of
Aurora’s concerns, comments and objectives to the contents of the Draft
Environmental Study Report – Supply to York Region Class EA
Transmission Line Study issued by Hydro One under date of October 21,
2004; and
THAT Council formally correspond to Hydro One and the Minister of the
Environment and request a “bump up” of the current class EA to an
Individual EA.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the balance of the Report of the General Committee Meeting No.
04-23 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted.
CARRIED
6. EAC04 -06 - November 8, 2004 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Morris
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Environmental Advisory Committee
Meeting 04-06, held on November 8, 2004 be received for information.
2. LS04-052 – Tree Cutting Permit Application
(referred from October 19, 2004, General Committee)
THAT based on the justification in the permit application by Magna
Entertainment Corporation, specifically reasons 14 A and D, the
Environmental Advisory Committee recommends that consideration of the
permit be deferred until future development on the lands is brought
forward to Council through a formal development or site plan process; and
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THAT, should the permit application be issued, the committee
recommends that Council require a Replacement Tree Planting Plan and
Tree Preservation Plan from Magna Entertainment Corporation, which
should be prepared to the satisfaction of the Town’s Parks staff.
3. Prioritization of the Draft Goals and Objectives
(deferred from October 18, 2004)
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee refer the prioritization of the
draft goals and objectives to the various Sub-Committees, and that the
Sub-Committees report back on suggestions for their goals and objectives
at a future Environmental Advisory Committee meeting.
4. Mission Statement
THAT the first task of the Public Awareness/Education Sub-Committee be
to determine the best means of communicating the Environmental
Advisory Committee mandate to the public, incorporating and reflecting on
the goals and objectives that are determined by each of the Sub-
Committees.
5. Correspondence from Sandra Malcic
Re: York Region EAC Forum
THAT correspondence from Sandra Malcic of York Region dated October
19, 2004, and November 8, 2004, Re: York Region EAC Forum be
received; and
THAT Sue Walmer act as the spokesperson at the York Region EAC
Forum on November 30, representing the Aurora Environmental Advisory
Committee.
6. Media Release – York Region Passes By-Laws to Comply With Michigan
Waste Regulations
THAT the Regional By-laws dealing with Solid Waste Management be
referred to the Public Awareness/Education and Waste Management Sub-
Committees for information purposes and any long term follow up and/or
action.
7. Media Release – York Region and Local Businesses Clean Up Litter
THAT the York Region Media Release dated October 28, 2004, titled York
Region and Local Businesses Clean Up Litter be received; and
THAT Sue Walmer follow up with the Region about the Litter Prevention
Strategy for participation by the Town of Aurora next year.
8. Media Release – Province Acts to Keep Electronics From Landfills
THAT the Ministry of the Environment News Release dated October 26,
2004, titled Province Acts to Keep Electronics From Landfills be received
and supported in principle; and
THAT the Ministry of the Environment be advised that the Environmental
Advisory Committee supports the initiative, in principle, to keep electronics
from landfills.
9. Places to Grow, A Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe
THAT the verbal update from Councillor Gaertner regarding the Places to
Grow, A Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe be received; and
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THAT Councillor Gaertner draft a memo to the Environmental Advisory
Committee’s outlining her concerns and offering suggestions for the
committee to make comment regarding the 2C Lands not being
designated or protected; and
THAT the memo will be reviewed by the Committee at the next meeting of
the Environmental Advisory Committee.
CARRIED
11 Correspondence from Councillor Morris
Re: In-Camera Add-ons
The correspondence was referred for consideration with By-law 4614-
04.C.
12 Correspondence from Councillor Morris
Re: E-mail from Karen Kantaroff, Resident, regarding Amendments to the
Procedural By-law
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the correspondence be received and referred for consideration with
By-law 4614-04.C.
CARRIED
13. Resolution from Councillor Wallace
Re: Town Hall Square
(Notice of Motion was given at November 9, 2004 Council)
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Hogg
WHEREAS the address of Toronto City Hall is officially known as 100
Queen Street West; and
WHEREAS the Toronto City Hall sits on a plot of land known as Nathan
Philips Square; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Aurora Town Hall and future Aurora
Seniors’ Centre be situated on a plot of land, size to be determined, to be
known as John West Square.
On a recorded vote the motion was DEFEATED
YEAS: 2 NAYS: 6
VOTING YEAS: Councillor Wallace and Mayor Jones
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Buck, Gaertner, Hogg, Kean, Morris and Vrancic
Councillor West was absent.
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14. TR04-020 – Temporary Borrowing By-law
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the Mayor and the Director of Finance/Treasurer be authorized to
borrow from time to time until the property taxes are collected, such sums
as the Council considers necessary to meet the current expenditures of
the Corporation for the year in accordance with the Section 407 of the
Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 c. 25 as amended; and
THAT except with the approval of the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) the
total amount borrowed at any one time plus outstanding amounts of
principal borrowed and accrued interest shall not exceed,
a) From January 1 to September 30 in the year, 50 per cent of the
total estimated revenues of the municipality as set out in the budget
adopted for the year; and
b) From October 1 to December 31 in the year, 25 per cent of the total
estimated revenues for the municipality as set out in the budget
adopted for the year; and
THAT By-law Number 4424-03.F be repealed; and
THAT Council enact By-law 4613-04.F authorizing temporary borrowing
by the Corporation pending the receipt of Municipal revenues pursuant to
Section 407 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 c. 25 as amended.
CARRIED
IX REGIONAL REPORT
The Mayor advised that the Region of York has approved various new regional
reports and programs, including, but not limited to; a Road Safety Status Report,
the report outlining the ongoing increase of ridership on the York Region Transit
System and Operation Safety Blitz. The Mayor advised that the Region has
authorized $1.3 million to be invested in community services projects for
vulnerable residents and that another $1.3 million be invested in projects to
address homelessness. The Mayor concluded by advising that Highlights from
the Regional Council meetings are always posted on their website at
www.region.york.on.ca under “Council Highlights”.
X OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Correspondence from Solange and Michael Cowle, Residents
Re: By-law 4614-04.C – Amendments to the Procedural By-law (ADDED ITEM)
and
Correspondence from K. Bruce Milburn, Director, Legal Services, Real Estate
for MI Developments Inc.
Re: Tree Cutting Permit Application by Magna Entertainment Corporation
(ADDED ITEM)
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the correspondence be received for information
CARRIED
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Report CS04-041 - 2004 CUPE Negotiations - Ratification of Collective
Agreement.
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora adopt the Memorandum of
Settlement between the Corporation of the Town of Aurora and the
Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 905, representing the revised
terms of employment for CUPE Local 905 bargaining unit employees for
the period April 1, 2004 to March 31, 2007; and
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Collective
Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Aurora and CUPE
Local 905.
CARRIED
Councillor Buck requested that the Terms of Reference for the Environmental
Advisory Committee be placed on the next General Committee agenda for review
and consideration.
Councillor Kean advised that he and Councillor Wallace have organized a food
drive at the R&R Revisited/Auroran head office located at 75 Mary Street which
will begin the week of November 29, 2004. Councillor Kean advised that the
food will be donated to the Aurora Food Pantry and the Womens’ Centre of York
Food Bank. Councillor Kean advised that there will be a large advertisement in
the Auroran to advise of all the details around this function and he encouraged
residents to keep an eye out for this ad.
Councillor Morris advised that members of Council had received a letter from the
Director of Public Works to Petro Canada, regarding the property at 50 Industrial
Parkway South, and asked if the Ministry of Environment has responded to the
Town’s request for information and comments. Councillor Morris also asked if
this item will be placed on the agenda of the next Environmental Advisory
Committee. The Director advised that the MOE has not responded yet, and that
the subject letter has been placed on the next agenda for the Environmental
Advisory Committee.
Councillor Morris advised that there is a free seminar being held at the Royal
Canadian Legion in Aurora on Thursday, December 2, 2004 from 2:00 p.m. to
4:00 p.m. regarding the issue of United Kingdom Pensions being frozen,.
Councillor Vrancic requested that the Public Facilities Renaming Policy 2002,
which was drafted by the Leisure Services Committee in 2002 and subsequently
not approved, be included in the next possible General Committee agenda for
review.
Councillor Vrancic advised that the transcript of the discussion at the Council
meeting of Tuesday, October 26, 2004, pertaining to the decision to expel
Councillor Buck from the meeting, has been provided by staff. Councillor Vrancic
asked what the cost of this was and what follow up action will be taken. Staff
advised that the cost of the transcription was $350 and that the Mayor is to
review the submission to assess whether a breach of conduct was committed,
and bring the issue back to a future General Committee meeting.
Councillor Wallace advised that the 10th Annual Santa Under the Stars Parade
will be taking place on Saturday November 27 at 6:00 p.m. and advised that this
will be the largest and most impressive parade our municipality has ever
organized, with many new floats and participants to enjoy.
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Councillor Buck advised that in 2005 the Town of Aurora will have benefited from
the talents of Mrs. Sue Seibert, Director of Planning, for 30 years. Councillor
Buck advised that she had been informed by authorities in the field, that the
Town of Aurora is envied by many other municipalities with respect to the careful
and well managed growth and protection of sensitive environments within Aurora,
and that much if this is owed to the talents and skills of Mrs. Seibert. Therefore,
Councillor Buck provided a Notice of Motion to make 2005 a celebration of our
planning accomplishments over the last 30 years under the guidance of Sue
Seibert.
Councillor Buck advised that Mr. Klaus Wehrenberg, resident of Aurora, has
been a driving force for many years which has pushed for the Town to establish a
trail system. Councillor Buck provided a Notice of Motion to have a significant
portion of the new trail system named after Mr. Klaus Wehrenberg to honour his
tireless efforts and determination, which were integral to the completion of this
project.
The CAO suggested that, at this point in the meeting, Council should select a
date, from those provided in his memo, to hold the next set of interviews for the
short listed candidates for the position of CAO.
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the evening of November 29, 2004 be set for Council to conduct the
next set of interviews for the short listed candidates for the position of
CAO.
CARRIED
XI READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT by-law 4609-04.T - to amend Parking By-law 4574-04.T as
amended, with respect to parking on Gurnett Street, be referred back to
the Traffic Safety Advisory Board for further consideration.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4613-04.F BEING A BY-LAW to authorize
temporary borrowing by the
Corporation pending the receipt of
Municipal revenues, pursuant to
Section 407 of the Municipal Act,
2001, SO 2001, c. 25 as
amended.
4617-04.D BEING A BY-LAW to to exempt
Lot 2 and Block 10 on Registered
Plan 65M-3705, 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).
(Sierra Homes (Aurora) Inc., File
D12PLC-13-04)
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4618.04.C BEING A BY-LAW to
confirm actions by Council
resulting from the meeting of
November 23, 2004.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT by-law 4614-04.C be amended to include the wording “within the
municipality or and adjacent municipality” at the end of sub-section 44.3;
and
DEFEATED
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT by-law 4614-04.C by-law be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4614-04.C BEING A BY-LAW to
amend By-law 4280-01.C, a by-
law to govern the procedures of
the Council of the Town of Aurora
and its Committees and Boards.
On a recorded vote the motion was CARRIED
YEAS: 5 NAYS: 3
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Buck, Hogg, Vrancic, Wallace and Mayor Jones
VOTING NAYS: Councillor Gaertner, Kean and Morris
Councillor West was absent.
XII IN CAMERA
Legal and Personnel Matters
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT Council proceed In Camera to address Legal and Personnel
matters.
CARRIED
At 9:55 p.m. Council recessed to go In Camera. The meeting reconvened at 10:30 p.m.
Councillors Morris, Hogg and West were absent.
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the Town staff and legal counsel implement a settlement of the
appeal by Bayview Business Park Inc. (Town File D14-31-03 and OMB
Case No. PL040242 & File 2040044) on the following basis:
1. The Zoning By-law to be approved by the Ontario Municipal Board be
in the form attached;
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2. The Ontario Municipal Board order be withheld until such time as the
Town advises the Board that site plan approval has been given for this
development.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the confidential personnel report of the Interim CAO be approved.
CARRIED
XIII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Kean
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:35 p.m.
CARRIED