MINUTES - Council - 20050111
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 05-01
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, January 11, 2005
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, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Building, Director of
Leisure Services, Director of Planning, Manager of
Engineering Services, Treasurer, Town Solicitor and
Council/Committee Secretary.
Councillor Buck arrived at 7:05 p.m.
Following Open Forum the Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Mayor Jones declared an interest, under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act,
pertaining to the In Camera personnel matter to be discussed, due to the
employment of his spouse within the Town and did not take part in any questions
in this regard or attempt in any way to influence the voting on such questions.
Mayor Jones thanked ACI for running a telethon for the tsunami disaster in
Southeast Asia, which will take place on Saturday, January 15, 2005 from 6:00
p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department be approved as presented, with the following additional items:
Revised Minutes from the Environmental Advisory Committee
Meeting of December 13, 2004
(Corrections to Item 4 recommendations and the preambles of
Items 11 and 5)
Additional information regarding Item 6 – Correspondence from The
Region of York, Re: Local Health Integration Networks
Report ADM05-02 – South Asian Tsunami Relief
Request from Councillor West to defer the following items to a
future meeting in order to obtain additional information:
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• Item 3 (4) – LS04-061 - Green Roof Technology
• Item 7 – Resolution from the Town of Georgina
Re: Health of Lake Simcoe Watershed
• Item 8 – Resolution from the Town of Newmarket
Re: Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition’s Wave, Healthy Yards,
Healthy Waters Program
Request from Councillor Buck to withdraw Item 5 – Memorandum
from Town Clerk/Director of Corporate Services
Re: Attendance of Members at Meetings
CARRIED
III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes of December 14, 2004, Meeting Number 04-37, Special
Council Public Planning Minutes of December 15, 2004, Meeting Number
04-38 and Special Council Minutes of December 20, 2004, Meeting Number
04-39
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the Council Minutes of December 14, 2004, Meeting Number 04-37,
Special Council Public Planning Minutes of December 15, 2004, Meeting
Number 04-38 and Special Council Minutes of December 20, 2004,
Meeting Number 04-39 be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
IV PRESENTATIONS
None
V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 3(5), 4, 6, 12, 13 and the added item, report ADM05-02 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:
1. EAC04-07 – December 13, 2004 Environmental Advisory Committee
Meeting
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Environmental Advisory Committee
Meeting 04-07 held on December 13, 2004 be received as information.
2. Correspondence from MI Development
Request to Defer Tree Cutting Permit Application
THAT the correspondence from MI Development Re: Request to Defer
Tree Cutting Permit Application be received.
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3. Correspondence from Susan Walmer
2004 Anti-litter Wrap Up Meeting
THAT the correspondence from Susan Walmer Re: 2004 Anti-litter Wrap
Up Meeting be referred to the Public Awareness/Education Sub-
Committee.
4. Correspondence from the Director of Public Works to Hydro One
EMF Readings – Town of Aurora; and
Copy of Response from Hydro One EMF Readings – Town of Aurora
THAT the correspondence from the Director of Public Works to Hydro One
Re: EMF Readings – Town of Aurora and Copy of Response from Hydro
One Re: EMF Readings – Town of Aurora be received; and
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee recommends to Council that
they obtain expert advice to interpret the EMF readings to determine the
impact of current readings and the impact of anticipated future EMF
values; and
THAT further expert advice be obtained on how the variations of the
readings based on time and load will impact the area; and
THAT the correspondence from the Director of Public Works to Hydro One
Re: EMF Readings – Town of Aurora and Copy of Response from Hydro
One Re: EMF Readings – Town of Aurora be forwarded to Mr. David
Richmond of the Markham/Aurora Task Force for his comments and any
analysis he can provide.
5. Discussion of “Places to Grow” by Councillor Gaertner
THAT staff report PL04-107 Places to Grow, A Growth Plan for the
Greater Golden Horseshoe be received.
6. Correspondence from Darryl Moore - Car Free Day
THAT the correspondence from Darryl Moore Re: Car Free Day be
deferred to the January 10, 2005, Environmental Advisory Committee
meeting.
7. Correspondence from the Director of Public Works
Substance in Stream – Orchard Heights Boulevard/Yonge Street
THAT the correspondence from the Director of Public Works Re:
Substance in Stream – Orchard Heights Boulevard/Yonge Street be
received.
8. Correspondence from Councillor Morris
Oak Ridges Moraine Invasive Species and Stewardship Study
THAT the correspondence from Councillor Morris Re: Oak Ridges
Moraine Invasive Species and Stewardship Study be deferred to the
January 10, 2005, Environmental Advisory Committee meeting.
9. Memorandum from the Director of Public Works
York Region Waste Management – Residents Study - Attitudes and
Behaviour Patterns Towards Waste Management
THAT the memorandum from the Director of Public Works Re: York
Region Waste Management – Residents Study – Attitudes and Behaviour
Patterns Towards Waste Management be referred to the Waste
Management Sub-Committee.
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10. Correspondence from the Director of Public Works to Petro Canada – 50
Industrial Parkway South
Correspondence from the Director of Public Works to
Ministry of the Environment – 50 Industrial Parkway South
Response from Petro Canada - 50 Industrial Parkway South
THAT the Committee recommends to Council that representatives from
Petro Canada and the Ministry of the Environment be invited to appear at
a Council meeting to advise the Town how this issue related to the spill at
50 Industrial Parkway South will be resolved; and
THAT staff be directed to continue following up with Petro Canada and the
Ministry of the Environment to have this issue resolved.
11. Correspondence from the Region of York
Tree By-law – A New Regional Forest Conservation By-law
THAT Town staff be directed to prepare a report commenting on and
providing recommendations on the Region of York’s Tree By-law.
2. AHC04-07 - December 13, 2004 Aurora Heritage Committee
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Aurora Heritage Committee Meeting
04-07 held on December 13, 2004 be received as information.
Renovations to 15120 Yonge St. – Atkinson House (D13-72-04)
2. THAT the Aurora Heritage Committee supports the renovation proposal
submitted by the owner of 15120 Yonge St., and suggests that horizontal
clapboard siding, return eves, and six over six double hung windows be
incorporated as part of the renovation project.
15277, 15283 & 15291 Yonge St. – OPA & Zoning Amendments
(D09-03-97 & D14-16-97)
3. THAT the Heritage Committee advise Council that it has concerns with
respect to the overall height and massing of the subject building; and the
height/design of the roof on the octagonal feature; and
FURTHER THAT, subject to approval by Council, the applicant be
requested to submit details on the brick finish, colour, and other detail
treatments to the Heritage Committee at a future date.
Heritage Plaque Request – 113 Temperence St.
4. THAT the request from the owners of 113 Temperance St. be approved
and that a Heritage Plaque identifying the property as the “Lundy-Clark
House c.1911” be presented.
Committee Name
5. THAT the committee name be modified to the Heritage Advisory
Committee of Aurora.
2005 Operating Budget
6. THAT the 2005 operating budget of $7,000 be established for the
Heritage Committee and that a further $45,000 be added to the Planning
Dept. budget in order to fund the heritage conservation study in 2005.
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3. LSAC04-07 - December 9, 2004 Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting
4. Report LS04-061, Green Roof Technology
This item was deferred to a future meeting to obtain additional information.
5. Memorandum from Town Clerk/Director of Corporate Services
Re: Attendance of Members at Meetings
This item was withdrawn.
7. Resolution No. C-2004-0571 from the Town of Georgina
Re: Health of Lake Simcoe Watershed
This item was deferred to a future meeting to obtain additional information.
8. Resolution R18-2004 from the Town of Newmarket
Re: Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition’s Wave, Healthy Yards, Healthy Waters
Program
This item was deferred to a future meeting to obtain additional information.
9. Resolution R22-2004 from the Town of Newmarket
Re: Expansion of Local Telephone Dialing
THAT Council receive and endorse the following resolution from the Town
of Newmarket:
WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Newmarket has received
and considered correspondence dated October 25, 2004 from the
Regional Municipality of York detailing the expansion of local
telephone dialling within the Regional Municipality of York and
throughout the Greater Toronto Area;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Newmarket has
assessed and endorsed the Regional submission to Bell Canada
for such expansion;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the
Corporation of the Town of Newmarket as follows:
THAT the Council of the Town of Newmarket supports the Regional
Municipality of York in the joint request for expansion of local
telephone dialing in York Region and throughout the Greater
Toronto Area;
AND THAT this resolution be forwarded to the leaders of both
Federal and Provincial parties, the local MP and MPP, the Regional
Municipality of York and area municipalities.
10. Correspondence from The Region of York
Re: Hydro One’s Proposal to Expand Transmission Capacity In Markham-
Newmarket Corridor
THAT Council receive the correspondence from The Region of York,
dated December 20, 2004, regarding Hydro One’s proposal to expand
transmission capacity in the Markham-Newmarket corridor.
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11. Correspondence from Gowlings
Re: Comments from the Town of Markham on the Supply to York
Region Draft Environmental Study Report, dated October 21, 2004
THAT the correspondence be received.
CARRIED
VII DELEGATIONS
None
VIII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
3. LSAC04-07 - December 9, 2004 Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Morris
5. Report LS04-063, Library Square – Next Steps
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee endorses the list of
capital repairs outlined in report LS04-063 in the amount of $377,420.00;
and
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee recommends to Council
that these repairs be added to the projected lease cost of the former
Library and Seniors’ Centre.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor West
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee
Meeting 04-07 held on December 9, 2004 be received as information.
2. Pricing Policy - Discussion on Subsidization Levels
THAT staff be directed to raise program fees by an average of 5% in
2005; and
THAT field fees, with the exception of ice users, be subject to an average
increase of 5% in 2005.
3. Report LS04-060, Youth Action Committee Recruitment 2004/2005
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee appoint the following
additional youth members to sit on the Youth Action Committee for the
2004/2005 school year:
Sara Bonham, Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School
Amy Durant, Aurora High School
Geoffrey Smitten, Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School
6. Special Events Committee
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee extends congratulations
and appreciation to the Special Events Committee, Ms Julie Geering, the
Public Works Department and the Parks Department for an outstanding
job on the Santa Claus Parade.
CARRIED
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4. EDAC04-07 – December 15, 2004 Economic Development Advisory
Committee Meeting
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
3. Yonge Street Commercial Area Sub-Committee
THAT the revised Minutes of November 11, 2004 and revised Minutes of
December 2, 2004 be deferred to the next Council meeting.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Economic Development Advisory
Committee Meeting 04-07 held on December 15, 2004 be received as
information.
2. ADM04-005 – Town of Aurora Logo Development
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee endorse Logo
Design Option #3, as prepared for the Town of Aurora by Communications
That Work, as its preferred design for the Town’s logo; and
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee work with Staff to
finalize a tagline/taglines as part of the logo design in Design Option #3
and that a list of appropriate taglines be presented to the Committee at the
next Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting on January 19,
2005 for the Committee’s consideration and approval.
CARRIED
6. Correspondence and Additional Information from The Region of York
Re: Local Health Integration Networks (LHIN)
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the correspondence be received for information.
CARRIED
12. Correspondence from Aurora Hydro Connections Limited
Re: Reinforcement of Transmission Supply Facilities to York Region –
Hydro One Networks Inc.
Mr. John Sanderson, President and C.E.O. of Aurora Hydro Connections Limited
and Mr. David Willis, Professional Engineer, Acumen Engineered Solutions
International Inc. were requested by Council to answer questions regarding the
report on review of options to the Southern York Region Transmission Line
Project.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the correspondence from Aurora Hydro Connections Limited
regarding Reinforcement of Transmission Supply Facilities to York Region
– Hydro One Networks Inc. and the report regarding Review of Options to
the Southern Region Transmission Line Project be received.
CARRIED
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13. ADM05-01 – Hydro One’s Proposal to Expand Transmission Capacity in
Markham-Newmarket Corridor
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the report of the CAO directed by Council on December 14, 2004,
respecting the provision of a response(s) to the issues raised by Mr.
Richard Johnson by email of December 3, 2004 and pertaining to Hydro
One’s Proposal to Expand Transmission Capacity in Markham-Newmarket
Corridor be received for information.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it
was:
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Mr. David Richmond, as well as a Health Canada representative, be
invited to attend an Open House in order to review and discuss the
information in Item 13 pertaining to the expansion of hydro transmission
capacity in the Markham-Newmarket corridor.
CARRIED
The main motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED
ADM05-02 – South Asian Tsunami Relief
(Added Item)
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the Town of Aurora donate $1,000 to the Tsunami Relief effort.
DEFEATED
Revised Minutes from the Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting of
December 13, 2004 (Corrections to Item 4 recommendations and the
preambles of Items 11 and 5) – (Added Item)
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the revised minutes of the December 13, 2004 Environmental
Advisory Committee meeting be received.
CARRIED
IX REGIONAL REPORT
None
X OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Mayor Jones advised that there will be a Special General Committee meeting on
Saturday, January 15, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. regarding a working review of the
Capital Budget.
Councillor Kean congratulated Highview Public School on the recognition its
students received on Canada AM regarding their fundraising efforts.
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Councillor Kean thanked the Auroran and the T.O.A.S.T. committee for their
efforts regarding the Food Drive, and advised that 1 tonne of food was collected
and that T.O.A.S.T. donated $500.
Councillor Hogg requested that any changes to the original meeting schedule be
highlighted in order for them to be easily identified.
Councillor Buck inquired as to why the Finance Committee of York Region was
able to donate $500,000 to the Red Cross.
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the Town of Aurora obtain legal advice about the legality of the
decision, made by the Region of York, to donate $500,000 to the Red
Cross; and
THAT the Town of Aurora objects to the process that was followed by the
Region of York in that the member municipalities were not canvassed to
obtain their input.
On a recorded vote the motion was CARRIED.
YEAS: 7 NAYS: 2
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Buck, Gaertner, Hogg, Morris, Vrancic, Wallace
and West
VOTING NAYS: Mayor Jones and Councillor Kean
CARRIED
Councillor West advised that the Seniors are hosting a Sunday Supper, which
will be a home cooked buffet, on Sunday, January 23, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. for $10
per person. The supper is in support of the Tsunami Relief effort.
Councillor West thanked all the volunteers involved with the Salvation Army
Kettle Drive and advised that $15,700 was raised over three weekends.
Councillor Wallace requested that a representative from York Region Transit be
invited to address Council regarding information on rapid transit.
Councillor Morris asked whether Petro Canada has provided a response to the
Town, to which the Manager of Engineering Services responded that the Director
of Public Works may have information regarding this issue.
XI READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the following listed by-law be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4631.05.C BEING A BY-LAW to
confirm actions by Council
resulting from the meeting of
January 11, 2005.
CARRIED
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XII IN CAMERA
Legal and Personnel Matters
Mayor Jones, having previously declared an interest on Item 1, did not take part
in any discussion in this regard.
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Council proceed In Camera to address legal and personnel matters.
CARRIED
XIII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Morris
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
CARRIED
_____________________________ _____________________________
T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK
Good evening Mayor Jones, Members of Council, Department Heads,
Ladies & Gentlemen. My name is Chris Catania. I am the Youth &
Community Development Coordinator for the Town of Aurora.
I am pleased to be here this evening to celebrate a recent
accomplishment that the Town of Aurora received on September 27th.
Let me first provide some background. The Play Works Partnership is
a group of organizations that are concerned about the future of our
youth and that have joined forces to bring back the power of play to
Ontario’s young people. One way to do this is by recognizing those
communities that are “youth friendly”.
Play is any non-school activity that has elements of choice, leads to
satisfaction, and encourages progressive learning and enjoyment.
Activities can include, but are not limited to recreation, sport, leisure,
arts, drama, dance, civic engagement, youth activism, volunteerism,
social clubs, and youth leadership. A Youth Friendly Community is one
that actively supports and provides opportunities for the growth and
development of youth ages 13-19 through play.
With input from youth groups and youth serving agencies across
Ontario, the Play Works Partnership created, and confirmed, a list of 15
Youth Friendly Community Criteria. A Youth Friendly Community is
one that meets a minimum of nine specific criteria:
- Facilities are dedicated for youth play
- Adults champion the need for youth play
- Schools support the youth friendly approach
- The community commits funding for youth play
- Youth activism and advocacy for play is nurtured
- Youth can get to the play programs that are offered
- The community supports youth volunteerism and leadership
development
- The community supports public youth events
- Youth have options for play in their community
- Youth feel comfortable in their own community
- Youth are formally connected to the community
- The community celebrates and recognizes its youth
- The community supports positive youth development
- It is easy for youth to find information about play activities in the
community
- The community has effective community partnerships
Play makes sense. A community where opportunities for recreation,
culture and civic responsibility bloom, is one that is healthy, competitive
and artistic. Without play, youth are in danger of “being cancelled until
further notice”. Being active and engaged in the community is a vital
part of the development of our youth. It is crucial for their social,
physical, intellectual and emotional development. Lack of investment
and cutbacks in arts, and recreation resources, along with increasing
user fees and volunteer burnout, mean youth are being shut out of
activities and places where they once thrived.
Youth Friendly Communities are helping to build a healthier, stronger
community that is socially responsible and attractive to new business,
new people and new investments.
It is now with great pleasure to present a plaque to Mayor Jones on
behalf of Council commemorating the Town of Aurora as one of only
nine Ontario municipalities that is a Youth Friendly Community for
2005.