MINUTES - Council - 20050329
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 05-14
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Gaertner,
Hogg, Vrancic, Wallace and West.
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillors Kean and Morris were absent.
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, Acting Treasurer, Town
Solicitor and Council/Committee Secretary.
Following Open Forum the Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
Councillor Wallace arrived at 7:10 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Mayor Jones declared a pecuniary interest in Item 18 – Report TR05-020 – 2005
Operating (Draft #2) and Capital (Draft #3) Funds Budgets and Item 19 - Special
General Committee Meeting Report No. 05-08, Tuesday, March 7, 2005, due to
the employment of his spouse in the Corporate Services Department and did not
take part in any questions in this regard or attempt in any way to influence the
voting on such questions.
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department be approved, with the following amendments:
Deferral of Item 3 - PL05-020 – Comments on Provincial Draft
Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshow to the April 5, 2005
General Committee meeting;
Deferral of Item 4 – PL05-021 – New Provincial Policy Statement to
the April 5, 2005 General Committee meeting;
Deferral of a request for delegation from Ms Rebecca Beaton
regarding Item 3 - PL05-020 – Comments on Provincial Draft Growth
Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe to the April 5, 2005 General
Committee meeting.
CARRIED
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III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Special Council Minutes of March 8, 2005, Meeting Number 05-08, Council
Minutes of March 8, 2005, Meeting Number 05-09 and Special Council
Minutes of March 17, 2005, Meeting Number 05-10
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the Special Council Minutes from Meeting Number 05-08, the
Council Minutes from Meeting Number 05-09 and the Special Council
Minutes from Meeting Number 05-10 be adopted as printed and
circulated.
CARRIED
IV PRESENTATIONS
None.
V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 2, 11, 12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 27 and 29 were identified for discussion.
VI ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
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:
(Items 1 – 18 were deferred from the March 22, 2005 General Committee
meeting)
1. CS05-010 – Noise By-law Exemption for the World’s Longest Street Sale
Dance
THAT Council approve an exemption to the Town’s Noise By-law for the
Aurora Chamber of Commerce’s 10th Anniversary Street Sale Dance
Celebration, to allow music on Yonge Street between Henderson Drive
and Murray Drive until 12 midnight on Saturday, June 4, 2005.
5. PL05-022 – Site Plan Application, Beacon Hall Golf Club
Part Lots 73, 74, 75, Conc. 1 E.Y.S.
14121 Yonge Street, File D11-05-05
THAT report PL05-021 be received as information; and
THAT, subject to a satisfactory review by the Site Plan Committee, the
Director of Planning be authorized to execute a Site Plan Agreement
between Beacon Hall Golf Club and the Town of Aurora respecting the
construction of a rest-stop on the subject lands (File D11-05-05).
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6. PL05-023 – Site Plan Application, 1158144 Ontario Inc. (KTI Ltd.)
Lots 8, 9 and 11, Registered Plan 65M-2873
242 Earl Stewart Drive, 31 & 37 Isaacson Crescent
File D11-13-97 R
THAT Report PL05-023 be received as information; and
THAT, subject to a satisfactory review by the Site Plan Committee, the
Director of Planning be authorized to execute a Site Plan Amending
Agreement between 1158144 Ontario Inc. (KTI Ltd.) and the Town of
Aurora respecting the expansion of the industrial building on the subject
lands (File D11-13-97 R).
7. PL05-024 – Site Plan Amendment Application
Eighth Dimension Inc., Part of Block 1, Plan 65M-3193
and Part 8-23, Plan 65M-22241, 410 Hollandview Trail
File D11-04-03R
THAT report PL05-024 be received as information; and
THAT, subject to a satisfactory review by the Site Plan Committee, the
Director of Planning be authorized to execute a Site Plan Amending
Agreement between Eighth Dimension Inc and the Town of Aurora
respecting an amendment to an approved commercial site plan
development on the subject lands (File D11-04-03 R).
8. CS05-011 – Corporate Insurance Renewal
THAT the insurance and risk management proposal submitted by OMEX
Insurance in the amount of $202,490 plus taxes be approved; and
THAT the Town of Aurora’s corporate insurance policy be renewed for a
one year period.
9. PW05-005 – Construction of Regional Water Main on Wellington
Street East from west of Yonge Street to Berczy Street
THAT Council receive, for information, report PW05-005 regarding the
construction of the Region of York trunk watermain on Wellington Street
from west of Yonge Street to Berczy Street.
10. PW05-007 – Waste Management Collection Schedules
THAT blue box material continues to be collected on a bi-weekly basis;
and
THAT two additional leaf & yard waste collection days be added in 2005 to
the existing 14 leaf & yard waste collection days with collection occurring
on a Town wide basis on each collection day; and
THAT Tender No. PW-1999-13 – Waste Management Services Collection
Tender be extended until September 1, 2006 with the following
modifications:
• The yearly unit prices for bi-weekly blue box collection be increased
from $27.36 per household to $33.71 per household;
• The leaf & yard waste unit prices be increased from $93.99 per tonne
to $118.12 per tonne for 16 leaf & yard waste collection days a year;
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• The waste container at No. 9 Scanlon Court be increased to a 6 cubic
yard size container to be collected weekly and that the cost for this
service be increased from $171 per month to $258.28 per month; and
• The 20 cubic yard cardboard container at No. 9 Scanlon Court be
collected an additional time per week at the same unit cost of $103.77
per lift; and
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the attached agreement
with Miller Waste Systems for the extension of Tender No. PW-1999-13 as
described in report PW05-007.
13. TR05-006 – New Property Tax Capping Options for the Commercial,
Industrial and Multi-Residential Property Tax Classes
THAT the report entitled “New Property Tax Capping Option for the
Commercial, Industrial and Multi-residential Property Tax Classes” be
received; and
THAT Council for the Corporation of the Town of Aurora recommend that
the Regional Municipality of York adopt the following property tax capping
options for properties in the Commercial, Industrial and Multi-residential
property tax classes for 2005 and future taxation years:
1. Assessment-related property tax increases be limited to an amount
which is the greater of:
a. 10% of the prior year’s annualized property taxes, or
b. 5% of the current year property taxes at Current Value Assessment
(CVA)
2. Properties, for which tax increases have been capped (protected) but
are within $250 of their CVA level taxes, be moved to their CVA tax
levels within the current taxation year.
3. Properties, for which tax decreases have clawed back but are within
$250 of their full CVA taxes, be moved to the CVA tax level within the
current taxation year.
4. Eligible properties (New Construction/New to Class) within the
meaning of subsection 331(20) of the Municipal Act, 2001 be taxed at
a minimum of:
a. 70% of their full CVA tax value for the 2005 taxation year,
b. 80% of their full CVA tax value for the 2006 taxation year,
c. 90% of their full CVA tax value for the 2007 taxation year, and
d. 100% of their full CVA tax value for the 2008 taxation year and
beyond; and
THAT Council endorse the resolution of the Association of Municipal Tax
Collectors of Ontario (AMTCO) strongly urging the Province of Ontario to
amend legislation commencing for the2006 taxations year, to specify that
once a property reaches CVA taxation, it remains at CVA taxes,
regardless of the result of future reassessments; and
THAT The Honourable Dalton McGuinty, The Honourable Greg Sorbara,
The Honourable John Gerretson be advised of Council’s endorsement of
the AMTCO resolution.
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14. TR05-016 – Council and Local Board Members Remuneration and
Expenses for 2004
THAT report TR05-016, Council and Local Board Members Remuneration
and Expenses for 2004 be received.
17. PW05-004 – Road Reconstruction Projects – 2005 Capital Budget
THAT Report No. PW05-004 regarding the road reconstruction projects
within the 2005 Capital Budget be received for information;
THAT the reconstruction of Fairway Drive from Murray Drive to Stoddard
Drive, including Eldon Crescent, Glenview Drive and the east end of
Devlin Place be delayed until the influence of traffic calming on Golf Links
Drive and the issue of traffic calming on Fairway Drive is resolved;
THAT funding for the reconstruction of Fairway Drive from Murray Drive to
Stoddard Drive, including Eldon Crescent, Glenview Drive and the east
end of Devlin Place be approved as part of the 2005 Capital Budget; and
THAT staff be requested to report to Council on the resolution of the traffic
calming matters on Fairway Drive prior to reconstruction of this street.
22. ACCESS05-03 March 17, 2005 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Accessibility Advisory Committee
Meeting held on March 17, 2005 be received for information; and
2. Town of Aurora, Accessibility Audit of Facilities
THAT the presentation by Associated Planning Consultants Inc. be
received for information purposes.
3. Activation of Traffic Signals at Regional and Local Road Intersections
THAT the Region of York be advised of the Aurora Accessibility Advisory
Committee’s concern with respect to the ability for both vehicular and
pedestrian traffic to cross at the smart light intersections at regional and
local road intersections; and
THAT all of the smart light intersections have audible indicators for
pedestrian traffic; and
THAT access to the activation buttons be maintained and unobstructed at
all times.
4. Correspondence from Ms Elizabeth Beishenden,
Member of the Aurora Public Library Board
Accessibility Issues at the Aurora Public Library
THAT the correspondence from Ms Elizabeth Beishenden be received; and
THAT staff advise Ms Beishenden of how the accessibility issues in
question will be addressed.
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23. AHC05-02 - March 21, 2005 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Heritage Advisory Committee of
Aurora Meeting held on March 21, 2005 be received for information; and
15408 Yonge St. – Site Development Proposal (D11-03-05), Shoppers Drug Mart
2. THAT the delegation representing Shoppers Drug Mart be received and
that the Committee approves the proposed site plan for Shoppers Drug
Mart at 15408 Yonge St. with a marginally reduced sign, the addition of
the garden wall features to the perimeter of the plaza and other site
changes as identified in the proposed site plan; and
Olde Aurora Ratepayers Association - Heritage Conservation District
3. THAT the presentation of Ms. Valerie Fleck regarding the proposal to
create a heritage district in their community be received, and that the
Association be encouraged to continue their work on this endeavor; and
Radial Railway Bridge Abutment
4. THAT the verbal update from the Director of Corporate Services be
received and that staff continue to work on acquiring the subject historical
feature; and
Next Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting
5. THAT the next Heritage Advisory Committee scheduled for April 11th be
held in conjunction with the proposed Olde Aurora Ratepayers Association
Heritage District Public Information meeting that will be held in the Town
Hall.
24. Resolution R2-2005 from the Town of Newmarket
Re: The City of Toronto’s Pursuit of a Bid for a World Exhibition
THAT Council receive and endorse the following resolution from the Town
of Newmarket:
WHEREAS a registered world exhibition with an overall theme has
historically been held every five years and a preliminary analysis
has been initiated for such an exhibition in the year 2015; and
WHEREAS the City of Toronto has expressed an interest and
registered intentions with the Federal
Department of Canadian Heritage in pursuing a bid to host such a
colossal event; and
WHEREAS the City of Toronto, by way of correspondence dated
January 26, 2005 has requested endorsement and initial support of
the bid pursuit by neighbouring municipalities in the Greater
Toronto Area;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Newmarket Council wholly
supports and endorses the City of Toronto’s quest to potentially
host a world exposition; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution be sent to the
Premier of Ontario, the local MP, MPP and area municipalities for
endorsement.
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25. Resolution from the Town of East Gwillimbury
Re: Pooling of Social Assistance and Social Housing Costs
In the Greater Toronto Area
THAT Council receive and endorse the following resolution from the Town
of East Gwillimbury:
WHEREAS the funding required to provide social services to all
people in Ontario who are in need must be derived from
sustainable and long-term sources of revenue that can withstand
the fluctuations in costs resulting from fluctuations in the provincial
and national economy;
AND WHEREAS Provincial legislation requires that municipalities
within the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton (GTAH) must
contribute to the funding of social services in the City of Toronto
through GTA pooling, resulting in limited funds to provide social
services within their own municipalities;
AND WHEREAS the payment of such “pooling costs” amounts to
taxation without representation on the residents of GTA
municipalities;
AND WHEREAS the current method of funding a significant portion
of social services through municipal property taxes is regressive
and inappropriate;
AND WHEREAS the method of funding social services costs is
more effectively done through income taxes, which method is
progressive and more appropriate;
AND WHEREAS Ontario is the only province to require
municipalities to contribute towards social assistance;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Town of East Gwillimbury has
been advised that East Gwillimbury’s share of the pooling costs are
estimated at $1.8 million for 2005;
AND WHEREAS the businesses and residents of the Town of East
Gwillimbury have contributed approximately $12.6 million to the
GTA pooling costs since 1998;
AND WHEREAS an elimination or reduction in pooling costs would
benefit all taxpayers in the Town of East Gwillimbury by mitigating
the need for property tax rate increases in excess of inflation and
by making tax room available that could be used for social
assistance and social housing initiatives within the Town;
AND WHEREAS the Town of East Gwillimbury recognizes that
there is a deficiency of social housing units and homeless shelters
in the Region of York; and, that the current construction by
Transitional and Supportive Housing Services of York Region of a
new and innovative family shelter located in East Gwillimbury for
York Region residents has been halted due to lack of funding;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill has
passed a resolution stating it will withhold its share of Regional
pooling costs, estimated to be $15,660,000 in the 2005 Regional
levy to bring attention to the problems inherent with GTA pooling
costs;
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AND WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Georgina has passed a
resolution stating it will not pay its share of pooling costs to the
Region of York, which for Georgina is estimated to be $2.7 million
for 2005;
AND WHEREAS the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton (GTAH)
Mayors and Chairs have respectfully requested a meeting with the
Minister of Community and Social Services, the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the Minister of Finance to
discuss a framework for moving toward a more appropriate method
of funding social services costs in the GTA;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the
Town of East Gwillimbury supports the intent of the resolutions of
the Town of Richmond Hill and the Town of Georgina, attached
hereto as Appendixes A and B, respectively;
AND FURTHER that the Council of the Town of East Gwillimbury
respectfully requests that the Minister of Community and Social
Services, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the
Minister of Finance take the necessary actions to move toward a
more appropriate method of funding social service costs in the
GTA;
AND FURTHER, that this resolution be sent to all municipalities in
the Greater Toronto Area requesting they pass a similar motion in
this regard;
AND FURTHER, that this resolution be sent to the Provincial
Minister of Community and Social Services, Sandra Pupatello,
Minister of Finance, Greg Sorbara; Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, John Gerretson, and to the Federal Minister of State
(Infrastructure and Communities), the Honourable John Ferguson
Godfrey.
26. PL05-025 – Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Applications
Hassan Baniasadi and Ozra Mehrabi
15387 and 15393 Yonge Street
Files D14-14-04 and D11-12-04
THAT Implementing Zoning By-laws 4651-05.D and 4652-05.D be
enacted; and
THAT, subject to a satisfactory review by the Site Plan Committee, the
Director of Planning to authorized to execute site plan agreements
between Hassan Baniasadi and Ozra Mehrabi and the Town of Aurora
respecting an existing shared parking lot.
28. Memo from the C.E.O. of the Aurora Public Library
Re: Library Board Executive
THAT the memo from the C.E.O. of the Aurora Public Library regarding
the Library Board Executive be received.
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30. Memo from the Chief Administrative Officer
Re: Review of Capital Financing Plan & Reserve Fund Adequacy
Draft Status Report from Hemson Consulting Ltd.
THAT the Draft Status Report from Hemson Consulting Ltd. entitled
“Review of Capital Financing Plan and Reserve Fund Adequacy” be
received by Council for Information; and
THAT this Report be referred to the Finance Committee Meeting of April
13, 2005 for consideration and reporting back to Council on the Policy
considerations addressed in the document.
31. LS05-017 – Selection of Project Architect for the New Fire Hall
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Agreement
between the Town and Thomas Brown Architects Inc. for architectural
services for the new Fire Hall.
CARRIED
VII DELEGATIONS
Opportunity for the public to address Council
Re: Proposed 2005 Water/Sewer Rates
No members of the public appeared to discuss this item.
VIII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
2. PL05-019 – Request for Street Name
St. John’s Road Development Corporation
Part of Lots 24 and 25, Concession 2 EYS, File D12-00-1A
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the following name be allocated to the proposed internal street
within the proposed Subdivision;
Street “D” Lewis Honey Drive
CARRIED
11. Memo from Councillor John West
Re: 3-Stream Recycling
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT Council request, from the Director of Public Works, a report
showing the breakdown of the Town’s garbage as to the percentage of
recycling and the percentage that ends up in the landfill; and
THAT Council request the Director of Public Works to obtain the same
information from the Town of Markham on their 3-Stream operation.
CARRIED
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12. Correspondence from Ms Patricia Plewman
Mobility Foundation of York Region
Re: Proceeds from Disabled Parking Fines
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT Council not proceed with this initiative; and
THAT the matter be referred back to staff for a report.
CARRIED
Councillor Hogg arrived at 7:25 p.m.
15. TR05-019 – Closing of Completed Capital Projects
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the Treasurer’s report TR05-019 “Closing of Completed Capital
Projects” be received; and
THAT Council authorize the re-allocation of capital project closing
balances of Unexpended Capital Financing or Unfinanced Capital Outlay
to/from the originating funding source(s) as outlined within Appendix “A” of
this report.
CARRIED
16. TR05-018 – Community Survey Results
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor West
THAT Council Report TR05-018 entitled “Community Survey Results” be
received for information; and
THAT the “Citizen Satisfaction Report” prepared by Oraclepoll Research
be referred to the Finance Advisory Committee for further review and
analysis; and
THAT the “Citizen Satisfaction Report” be distributed to all advisory
committees for review.
CARRIED
Mayor Jones, having previously declared a pecuniary interest on Items 18 and 19,
relinquished the Chair to Councillor Vrancic and did not take part in the discussion or
votes called for on these items.
18. TR05-020 – 2005 Operating (Draft #2) and Capital (Draft #3) Funds Budgets
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the report TR05-020 - 2005 Operating (Draft #2) and Capital (Draft
#3) Fund Budgets be received; and
THAT the 2005 Final Operating and Capital Fund Budgets be referred to
the Council Meeting on March 29, 2005 for final review and approval.
CARRIED
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19. Special General Committee Meeting Report No. 05-08
Tuesday, March 7, 2005
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the Report of the General Committee Meeting No. 05-08 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
Upon conclusion of Items 18 and 19, Mayor Jones resumed the Chair.
20. TSAB05-02 - March 9, 2005 Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting
held on March 9, 2005 be received as information; and
2. March 1, 2005 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst
regarding Yonge Street Speed Limit Reduction
THAT the Town delay any comments until the Region can determine if St.
Andrew College will pay for the installation of the traffic signals on Yonge
Street; and
THAT a letter with the TSAB’s recommendations be sent to the Clerk of
the Region of York.
4. February 10, 2005 letter from Ms. Louise K. Foster requesting for warning
signs on various streets
THAT the request for golf cart warning signs on Timberline Trail and
Cranberry Lane be approved subject to the following;
THAT the warning signs conform to the requirements of Book 6 of the
Ontario Traffic Manuals with respects to size, color, shape and reflectivity;
THAT ClubLink be responsible for creating and installing the warning
signs;
THAT ClubLink be requested to contact staff prior to the installation of the
signs to receive approval for the sign layout and any costs associated with
this;
THAT ClubLink be requested to install additional warning signs on their
property approaching the golf cart crossings on Timberline Trail and
Cranberry Lane warning golfers of on-coming traffic;
THAT the Town Solicitor be requested to provide comments to determine
if there is any liability to the Town if the requested signs are installed on
municipal right-of-way; and
THAT a letter be sent to Ms. Louise K. Foster with the TSAB’s
recommendations.
5. Minutes from the February 10, 2005 Regional Road Watch Committee
THAT the Regional Road Watch representative be requested to review the
current locations of the Road Watch drop off boxes and identify any
additional location that should be added; and
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THAT additional space be provided on the Town’s website to further
advertise the Road Watch program with a link to the York Region Police
Department’s website as Road Watch forms can now be filled out and
sent electronically to the police.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it
was:
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor West
3. March 1, 2005 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst
regarding Fairway Drive – Traffic Calming Petition
THAT staff report back to Council with suggestions on how to address
traffic calming issues throughout the Town; and
THAT the report be prepared in conjunction with the Traffic Safety
Advisory Board.
CARRIED
The main motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED.
21. LSAC05-03 March 10, 2005 Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
4. Report LS05-006 - Library Square Next Steps –
Proposed Expression of Interest
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee endorse the proposed
Expression of Interest, outlined in report LS05-006; and
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee recommend that Council
authorize staff to advertise the proposed Expression of Interest as soon as
possible; and
THAT the lease cost shall be $9.00 per square foot, per year, plus utilities.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Hogg
5. Report LS05-012 – Memorial Tree Planting Policy
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee endorse the Town of
Aurora Memorial Tree Planting Policy for the purposes of planting
memorial trees on municipal lands; and
THAT the first sentence of Section 2.8 of the Town of Aurora Memorial
Tree Planting Policy be amended to read, “Plaques or markers, in
accordance with a policy to be developed by staff, will be permitted to be
placed on municipal lands, on or near any memorial tree.”
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Hogg
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee
Meeting held on March 10, 2005 be received as information; and
2. Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting
Report No. 05-02, dated Thursday, February 10, 2005
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting Report No. 05-02
of Thursday, February 10, 2005, be adopted as printed and circulated.
3. DELEGATION
Ms Rebecca Beaton
Re: Additional Category for the Civic Awards
THAT the comments of the delegate be received; and
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee accept, in principle, the
suggestion of having a Good Neighbour Civic Award; and
THAT an Ad Hoc Committee be struck, comprised of two members of the
Leisure Services Advisory Committee, a citizen and one staff member
designated by the Director of Leisure Services; and
THAT this Ad Hoc Committee bring back a proposal outlining detailed
criteria for the Good Neighbour Award; and
THAT Ms Dawn Irwin and Mr. Stephen Dupuis be appointed as the
Leisure Services Advisory Committee members, and Ms Rebecca Beaton
be appointed as the citizen to the Ad Hoc Committee, to review the criteria
for a Good Neighbour Civic Award.
6. Report LS05-013 – Naming of Trail
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee endorse a section of the
Nokiidaa/ Holland River Valley Trail System to be named in the honour of
Mr. Klaus Wehrenberg; and
THAT the section of the trail so named will consist of that section of trail
commencing at the Vandorf Sideroad proceeding north to the Saw Mill
Dam in the vicinity of Sheppard’s Bush; and
THAT the section of trail be named “The Klaus Wehrenberg Trail” and
appropriate signage be installed demarcating the route; and
THAT a permanent marker be discreetly located in the vicinity of the trail,
briefly outlining Mr. Wehrenberg’s contribution to Aurora’s trail system.
7. Report LS05-015 – Artificial Sports Field
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee endorse the concept of
an artificial sports field; and
THAT staff be authorized to continue to develop a plan of implementation
for an artificial sports field, identifying a proposed field location, funding
sources and any potential partnership opportunities with our local sports
organizations.
CARRIED
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27. LS05-016 – Property Use Agreement
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Property Use
Agreement between the Town of Aurora and 1207309 Ontario Inc.
(Magna) for the year 2005 as required to facilitate the Aurora Youth
Soccer Club’s use of the Magna lands.
CARRIED
29. TR05-017 –Aurora Public Library Facility – Financing Update
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT Council place the surplus funds in the amount of $905,711.81
resulting from the disposition of property known as “Wellington Street and
Bayview Avenue Chapman Court Extension” into the Municipal Capital
Reserve; and
THAT the item be referred back to staff for a report in conjunction with the
study of the overall reserve funds and any implications on the ability to
collect future development charges.
CARRIED
IX REGIONAL REPORT
Highlights from Regional Council meetings are posted on their website at
www.region.york.on.ca under “Council Highlights”.
X OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Councillor Vrancic requested that staff provide a detailed report by April 5, 2005
outlining the history, process and outcome of the sale of Aurora Hydro
Connections Limited to PowerStream Inc. Councillor Vrancic requested that this
information also be posted on the Town’s website as well as in the local
newspaper.
XI READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4642-05.F BEING A BY-LAW to
amend Municipal
Waterworks Distribution
By-law 3305-91, as
amended.
(Schedule A – 2005 Water
Rates)
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4651-05.D BEING A BY-LAW to amend
By-law No. 2213-78, as
amended, being the Zoning
By-law of the Town of Aurora.
(15393 Yonge Street -
D14-14-04)
4652-05.D BEING A BY-LAW to amend
By-law No. 2213-78, as
amended, being the Zoning
By-law of the Town of Aurora.
(15387 Yonge Street –
D14-14-04)
4654-05.T BEING A BY-LAW to
amend By-law 4574-04.T
as amended, with respect
to parking on Walton Drive
4658.05.C BEING A BY-LAW to
confirm actions by Council
resulting from the meeting of
March 29, 2005.
CARRIED
XII IN-CAMERA
None
XIII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor West
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK