MINUTES - Council - 20050412
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 05-16
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, April 12, 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, Administrative Co-
ordinator/Deputy Clerk, Director of Building, Director
of Leisure Services, Director of Planning, Director of
Public Works, Deputy Treasurer, Town Solicitor and
Council/Committee Secretary.
Following Open Forum the Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:08 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 Wallace Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department be approved.
CARRIED
III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Special Council Minutes of March 22, 2005, Meeting Number 05-11, Special
Council Minutes of March 24, 2005, Meeting Number 05-12, Special
Shareholder Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2005, Meeting Number 05-13,
Council Minutes of March 29, 2005, Meeting Number 05-14 and Special
Council – Public Planning Minutes of March 30, 2005, Meeting Number 05-
15
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the Special Council Minutes of March 22, 2005, Meeting Number
05-11, Special Council Minutes of March 24, 2005, Meeting Number 05-
12, Special Shareholder Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2005, Meeting
Number 05-13, Council Minutes of March 29, 2005, Meeting Number 05-
14 and Special Council – Public Planning Minutes of March 30, 2005,
Meeting Number 05-15 be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
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IV PRESENTATIONS
None
V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1(1), 1(12), 3(5), 5, 6, 8, 10 and 11 were identified for discussion, and Item
3(3) was deferred to the April 19, 2005 General Committee meeting.
VI ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Buck
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. EAC05-04 – March 21, 2005 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Environmental Advisory Committee
Meeting, held on March 21, 2005, be received for information; and
2. Mr. Ian Buchanan, Manager of Natural Heritage and Forestry Services
The New Regional Forest Conservation By-law
THAT the proposed Regional Forest Conservation By-law be endorsed in
principle; and
THAT Council enter into an agreement with the Regional Municipality of
York authorizing Regional Staff to enforce the Forest Conservation By-law
within the Town of Aurora; and
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee recommends to Council that
an agreement be entered into between the Town and York Region to
implement the new Regional Forest Conservation By-law; and
THAT staff be requested to report to Council on the terms and conditions
of this agreement; and
THAT the correspondence from David Tomlinson to Ian Buchanan
regarding the Draft Forest By-law dated March 10, 2005, be received.
3. Correspondence from Sandra Malcic
Significant Woodlands Study Public Open House and Draft Report
THAT David Tomlinson and/or the Naturalization/Wildlife Sub-Committee
be authorized to contact Mr. Ian Buchanan, Manager of Natural Heritage
and Forestry Services at the Region of York, to set up a meeting to
provide input regarding the Significant Woodlands Study.
4. LS05-008 – Non-Chemical Weed Control on Municipal Boulevards
THAT LS05-008- Non-Chemical Weed Control on Municipal Boulevards
as prepared by the Director of Leisure Services be received; and
THAT the Parks Manager be authorized to explore, on a trial basis,
alternate environmentally friendly methods of weed control on municipal
boulevards, as outlined in report LS05-008.
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5. Mayor’s Mega Watt Challenge
Verbal Update from Councillor Morris
THAT participation in the Mayor’s Mega Watt Challenge be referred to the
Manager Facilities/Property of the Leisure Services Department, and
THAT the Manager Facilities/Property report back to the Environmental
Advisory Committee and the Leisure Services Advisory Committee.
6. Petro Canada Card Lock Outlet No. 04616 – 50 Industrial Parkway South
(a) Correspondence from Petro Canada dated February 18, 2005
(b) Correspondence from Petro Canada dated March 11, 2005
THAT the correspondence from Petro Canada dated February 18, 2005,
be received; and
THAT the Correspondence from Petro Canada dated March 11, 2005, be
deferred to the April 11, 2005, Environmental Advisory Committee meeting
to allow for the following questions related to the operation of the existing
underground tanks, to be answered:
What type and age is the equipment being used, specifically the tank
line system and the leak detector system?
How is the functionality of the sensors verified?
What are the qualifications of the contractor?
What are the normal regulatory/industry standards?
7. Anti Litter Day – April 30, 2005 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Verbal Report by Ellen Mole
THAT the verbal report by Ellen Mole of Anti Litter Day be received for
information purposes; and
THAT clarification be provided by the Public Awareness/Education Sub-
Committee of the Environmental Advisory Committee’s future participation
in the Anti Litter Day.
4. Central York Fire Services – Joint Council Committee Meeting Minutes of
March 30, 2005
THAT the Minutes of the Central York Fire Services – Joint Council
Committee Meeting on March 30, 2005 be received and endorsed.
7. Recommendation from In-Camera Session, April 5, 2005
THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Secondary Dwelling
Unit Task Force:
Allan Fisher
Michelle Haney-Kileeg
Eric McCartney
Deanne Seaward-Martyn
Michael Swann
Tim Tustin
Ryan Wettlaufer
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9. Correspondence from York Region
Re: Human Services Planning Coalition
THAT Council receive and endorse the correspondence from York Region
regarding the Human Services Planning Coalition.
CARRIED
Mayor Jones introduced and welcomed the Town of Aurora’s new Chief Administrative
Officer, Mr. John Rogers.
VII DELEGATIONS
(a) Mr. Dino Lombardi, Economic Development Officer
Re: Item 3(5) – ADM05-008 – An Update on Aurora’s Economy
Mr. Lombardi provided Council with a presentation regarding an update on
Aurora’s economy. The presentation included an overview of population growth,
employment and businesses, providing a snapshot of where Aurora is today from
an economic standpoint.
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Item 3(5) be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
3. EDAC05-03 – March 23, 2005 Economic Development Advisory Committee
Meeting
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Morris
5. ADM05-008 - An Update on Aurora's Economy
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee receive Report
ADM05-008 dated March 23, 2005 entitled ‘An Update on Aurora’s
Economy’, for information; and
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee direct the
Economic Development Officer to present Report ADM05-008 to Council
at its April 12, 2005 meeting.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Wallace
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Economic Development Advisory
Committee Meeting 05-03, held on Wednesday, March 23, 2005, be
received as information; and
2 THAT Meeting Report No. 05-02 be adopted as printed and circulated;
and
THAT a special meeting be held to discuss the future initiatives of the
Economic Development Advisory Committee; and
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3. ADM05-006 - Developing a New Marketing Tagline for Aurora – The
Process Revisited
THAT this item be deferred to the April 19, 2005 General Committee
meeting.
4. ADM05-007 - The 2004 BMA Municipal Competitiveness Study – An
Overview from the Town of Aurora's Perspective
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee receive Report
ADM05-007, dated March 23, 2005, as prepared by BMA Management
Consulting Inc., which provided an overview of the 2004 Municipal
Competitiveness Study.; and
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee direct the
Economic Development Officer to present Report ADM05-007 to Council
at a meeting in late April or early May, 2005; and
6. Yonge Street Commercial Area Sub-Committee
THAT the Yonge Street Commercial Area Sub-Committee Record 05-01
dated January 6, 2005; Record 05-02 dated February 3, 2005; and Record
05-03 dated March 3, 2005, be received; and
THAT the matter of improving the landscaping of the Temperance Street
Municipal Parking Lot be referred to Leisure Services staff.
7. Noise Complaint
THAT a copy of the draft Noise By-law be presented to the Economic
Development Advisory Committee, when available, for review prior to
Council consideration, in order to allow the Economic Development
Advisory Committee to provide input to the draft By-law regarding the
possible impact on Aurora’s business community.
CARRIED
(b) Ms Svetlana Levant, Pride Signs Limited and Mr. Sid Paul, PDA
Architects, Representing Shoppers Drug Mart
Re: Item 5 – Variance to Sign By-law – Shoppers Drug Mart
446 Hollandview Trail
Ms Svetlana Levant and Mr. Sid Paul addressed Council to request a variance to
the sign by-law in order to allow the Shoppers Drug Mart sign at 446 Hollandview
Trail to project above the roof line, and a variance to permit an additional 28
square metres of signage on the east wall of the building.
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the delegations be received and that Item 5 be brought forward for
discussion.
CARRIED
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5. BA05-002 – Variance to Sign By-law – Shoppers Drug Mart -
446 Hollandview Trail
(deferred from April 5, 2005 General Committee)
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Council approve the site specific request for a variance to By-Law
4622-04.P as it affects the Shoppers Drug Mart at 446 Hollandview Trail
so as to permit the Shoppers Drug Mart sign to project above the roofline
of the building; and
THAT consideration of the request for a variance to permit an
additional 28 square metres of signage on the east wall for the
purpose of providing life style images, be deferred to the April 26,
2005 Council meeting; and
THAT staff bring back a legal opinion and a report addressing the
concerns raised by the Members of Council, to the April 26, 2005
Council meeting.
CARRIED
VIII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1. General Committee Meeting Report No. 05-10
Tuesday, April 5, 2005
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM
THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 05-10, TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2005
(1) PL05-020 – Comments on Provincial Draft Growth Plan for the Greater
Golden Horseshoe
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal be requested to
amend Schedule 2 - Place to Growth Concept to include the Bayview East
Urban Expansion Area - 2C area within the designated growth area; and
THAT staff continue manage the process in accordance with the
provisions within Council’s resolution from May 27, 2003 regarding the
Expansion of Town Urban Boundaries and 2C Secondary Plan as follows:
Expansion of Urban Area- Regional Official Plan:
2.1 THAT the Region of York be requested to:
(a) process an Official Plan Amendment to bring the 2C lands
into the Regional Official Plan Urban Area with a request that
such an amendment be enacted subsequent to the Region
completing an update of:
(i) its population projections following census releases;
(ii) residential and employment capacity projections as a result
of the advent of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act
and Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan; and
(iii) Census Data, 2001, updates;
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AND FURTHER THAT such an amendment be enacted in
consultation with the Town of Aurora and be contingent upon the
Town of Aurora completing its urban boundaries review of the 2C
lands, including demographic holding capacity, Green Lands, and
other updates supportive of the principle of development and
subject to Town-sponsored development policies (as further
detailed in the resolution passed on May 27, 2003, attached
hereto as Appendix A).
THAT the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal be requested to clarify
the limits of the Proposed Sub Area 1 as shown on Schedule 8, as the
map and associated policy text do not match; and
THAT the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal be requested to
provide greater clarity relative to densities in Greenfield areas and the
means of calculating them and the Province should be requested to
identify funding for infrastructure, especially for transportation initiatives;
and
THAT the Town of Aurora formally requests an extension to the deadline
for comments and that Report PL05-020 be submitted to the Ministry of
Public Infrastructure Renewal as the Town of Aurora’s comments prior to
the deadline date; and
THAT with regard to infrastructure, the Province be requested to provide
funding to offset start up costs and ongoing financial support to maintain
enhancements to transit and transportation, schools, hospitals and public
services, resulting from the impact of the imposed growth percentages.
CARRIED
(12) Correspondence from the Aurora Public Library
Re: Town of Aurora 2005 Accessibility Plan
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Accessibility
Advisory Committee.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the balance of the Report of the General Committee Meeting No.
05-10 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted.
CARRIED
8. Memo from Karen Ewart, Administrative Co-ordinator/Deputy Clerk
Re: General Committee Meeting of April 5, 2005 – Item 12
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT Council receive the memo for information.
CARRIED
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6. PL05-033 – Site Plan Application, John Hurlburt Holdings Limited
Block G, Plan 475, 15408 Yonge Street, File D11-03-05
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Report PL05-033 be received as information and that subject to the
resolution of all outstanding issues and the submission of all fees and
securities, Council authorize the Director of Planning to enter into a site
plan agreement between John Hurlburt Holdings Limited and the Town of
Aurora respecting the construction of an addition to an existing
commercial building.
CARRIED
10. Correspondence from Hydro One
Re: Withdrawal of Supply to York Region Class Environmental
Assessment (EA) Study
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the correspondence from Hydro One be received for information.
CARRIED
11. Correspondence from the Town of Markham
Re: Newmarket Generation Project (13.8)
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT Council receive the correspondence from the Town of Markham
regarding the Newmarket Generation Project; and
THAT the matter be referred back to staff in order to provide the
status of the Town of Aurora’s support.
CARRIED
IX REGIONAL REPORT
Mayor Jones provided information regarding a report from York Region indicating
that the water supply in the Region, including Aurora, continues to be of excellent
quality and exceeds the required standards.
Highlights from Regional Council meetings are posted on their website at
www.region.york.on.ca under “Council Highlights”.
X OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Councillor Kean congratulated the Aurora Master Ducks on their first place finish
at a swim meet in Sault Ste. Marie.
Councillor Kean congratulated Town staff for the letter that was printed in the
local papers regarding the facts surrounding the sale of Aurora Hydro
Connections Limited.
Councillor Vrancic requested that Council be provided, prior to the April 19, 2005
General Committee meeting, the minutes of the past 6 months of meetings of the
Aurora Hydro Board of Directors.
Councillor Vrancic indicated that staff should schedule a Special Shareholder’s
meeting no later than April 26, 2005, to decide the fate of the Aurora Hydro
Board of Directors.
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Councillor Buck indicated that the membership of the Seniors’ Centre is growing
by 15-20 memberships per month.
Councillor Morris requested a copy of the financial statements for the past two
months, the balance sheet and the Agreement of Purchase and Sale regarding
Aurora Hydro.
Councillor Morris advised that the 6th Annual In Celebration of Women Awards
Banquet will be held on Friday, April 29, 2005 at Le Parc, and that tickets are
available through the website - www.yorkregionwomensawards.com as well as
through Ms Diane Humenuik – Director/Founder - 905 898-3649. Councillor
Morris advised that 50 women will receive awards, of which 7 are Aurora
residents:
Ms Sarah Langford Kyle, Aurora Opera Company, Classical Performing
Arts
Ms Susan Walmer, Community/Environmental Work, Community Service
Reverand Nicola Skinner, Trinity Anglican Church, Clergy
Wendy Tracey, Bereaved Families of York Region, Fundraising
Flo Murray, Volunteer, Senior Citizen
Nancy Black, Aurora Master Ducks, Coach Management/Sports &
Recreation
Belinda Stronach, National Scholarship Program, Youth Achievements &
Initiatives
Councillor Vrancic indicated that another member of Council must be appointed
to the Special Events Sub-Committee.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Councillor Gaertner be appointed to the Special Events Sub-
Committee, to replace Councillor Wallace.
CARRIED
Councillor Hogg congratulated the organizers of the Bob Hartwell Runner’s
Challenge on a fantastic event which he was proud to be part of, and which pays
tribute a great man.
Mayor Jones advised that April 30, 2005 is Anti Litter Day and that anyone who
would like to participate may register with Info Aurora. The Mayor indicated that
a barbecue will be held after the clean-up from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Town
Park and the Mayor thanked M&M’s Meat Store, Mac’s Convenience Store and
Toppers Pizza for their support. The Mayor expressed his appreciation to the
Environmental Advisory Committee for their support with the poster contest,
obtaining volunteers and helping on the day of the event.
Councillor Morris advised that the By-law Services Department has been
requested to assist in getting notices out the owners of empty building lots on
Yonge Street in order to clean up the garbage.
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT Councillor Buck be appointed to the Secondary Dwelling Unit Task
Force, to replace Councillor Kean.
CARRIED
Councillor West left the meeting at 9:07 p.m.
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XI READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4655-05.D BEING A BY-LAW to
amend By-law No. 2213-78,
as amended, being the Zoning
By-law of the Town of Aurora
(D14-01-05, 623 Wellington
Street East)
4660-05.D BEING A BY-LAW to
amend By-law 3604-95 a
By-law to Designate Site
Plan Control Areas
(Preserve Site Plan Control
D12-01-5A)
4661-05.T BEING A BY-LAW to
alter Golf Links Drive for
the installation of speed
humps
4662-05.T BEING A BY-LAW to
establish highways on Plan 65M-
3074 (Bayview Business Park)
4664.05.C BEING A BY-LAW to
confirm actions by Council
resulting from the meeting of
April 12, 2005.
CARRIED
XII IN-CAMERA
Legal Matter
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Council proceed In-Camera to address a legal matter regarding an
Ontario Municipal Board fill permit application.
CARRIED
XIII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Kean
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
CARRIED
_________________________________ ________________________________
T. JONES, MAYOR K. EWART, DEPUTY CLERK
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APPENDIX A
FROM GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 03-14
HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2003
1. OPR03-003 – Five Year Review of the Official Plan
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor West
1. THAT the recommendations as set out in the Strategic Directions Final
Report dated April 2003 be forwarded to Council and the following specific
recommendations, as revised by the Five Year Official Plan Committee at
their meeting of April 14, 2003, to be carried out in the order noted, be
adopted:
Expansion of Urban Area- Regional Official Plan:
2.1 THAT the Region of York be requested to:
(a) process an Official Plan Amendment to bring the 2C lands into the
Regional Official Plan Urban Area with a request that such an amendment
be enacted subsequent to the Region completing an update of:
(i) its population projections following census releases;
(ii) residential and employment capacity projections as a result of
the
advent of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act and Oak
Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan; and
(iii) Census Data, 2001, updates;
AND FURTHER THAT such an amendment be enacted in consultation with the
Town of Aurora and be contingent upon the Town of Aurora completing its urban
boundaries review of the 2C lands, including demographic holding capacity,
Green Lands, and other updates supportive of the principle of development and
subject to Town-sponsored development policies, including:
(1) provision for the requirement of a secondary planning process
following the regional review and assessment;
(2) subject to an identification of development land needs of the Town
including any special policy supportive for environmental or
industrial needs or other land needs;
(3) subject to inventory “take-up” from adjacent 2B lands to avoid
leap-frogging development;
(4) prioritization of infrastructure and allocation of services to
employment lands; and
(5) sound fiscal management strategies to eliminate the negative
financial impact of growth on the existing tax base.
TOWN OF AURORA
EXTRACT FROM COUNCIL MEETING NO. 03-14
HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2003
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(b) THAT as part of the Regional Official Plan Amendment, the Greenlands
System map be updated to reflect the environmental features in the 2C
lands and that in furtherance of this objective the Town of Aurora
undertake forthwith a thorough base line analysis of the environmental
features and functions within Area 2C worthy of protection prior to the
finalization of the Greenlands System update by the Region, and for that
purpose retain the services of an environmental consultant acceptable to
Council.
2.2 Given the above stated objectives, that the Town of Aurora undertake in a
timely manner, the formulation of development polices set out in
paragraphs 2.1(a) - (1) to (5) above as further set out below.
2.3 THAT the population projections for the Town of Aurora be reviewed and
lowered to reflect the identified limitations on ultimate growth in Aurora
once the Region has reduced its numbers to deal with the limitations
imposed by the Oak Ridges Moraine and the East Aurora Wetland
Complex.
Aurora Official Plan:
3.1 In as much as the Region’s ratio of residential to employment lands
(81.7% - 18.3%) is lower than Aurora’s (87.9% to 12.1%) and it’s desirable
for the Town to move closer to the Region’s ratio, and given that the
potential employment lands in 2C area comprise only some 200 acres and
that Council is very determined and concerned that the lands designated
as employment lands be retained as such:
(a) THAT the Official Plan be amended in concert with the revisions to
the Economic Development Strategy to include a new section
devoted to enhancing Economic Development;
(b) THAT staff be directed to prepare and submit to Council by January
l0, 2004 a report outlining guidelines for conversion of employment
lands to urban and other uses in 2C lands;
(c) THAT policies be developed and enacted to prevent the
development of 2C employment lands until such a time as the 2B
employment lands, particularly in the Leslie Street/Wellington
corridor have been serviced and made available for development;
and
(d) THAT the Economic Development Officer be asked to work co-
operatively and conjunctively with the Planning Department in
formulating such guidelines and policies.
3.2 THAT the Official Plan be amended to update the Town’s commercial and
industrial policies along with the required public meetings, interest groups
consultation, reporting etc.
3.3 THAT the Official Plan be amended to update other polices as identified in
Appendix 3 to the Strategic Directions report also along with the required
public meetings and documentation.
Expansion of Town Urban Boundaries and 2C Secondary Plan:
4.1 THAT after the approval of the Regional Official Plan Amendment, the
Aurora Official Plan be amended to extend the Planning Period to 2021
and expand the urban policy area, update relevant sections related to
urban areas and population forecasts.
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4.2 THAT the Official Plan be amended by the preparation of a
comprehensive Secondary Plan for the 2C lands including background
studies dealing with environment, transportation, parks, servicing,
employment land, commercial uses, residential, phasing and urban design
taking into consideration the Strategic Directions Report based on
preference to achieving employment land.
4.3 THAT a full public process be undertaken as part of the Secondary Plan
and urban boundary expansion Official Plan Amendment.
Financial Strategy:
5. THAT a Financial Strategy including a monitoring program to ensure that
potential negative fiscal impacts of new urban expansion areas are
minimized and mitigation measures to address potential impacts be
undertaken in conjunction with the Secondary Plan process.
Phasing Strategy:
6.1 THAT a phasing strategy be incorporated into the Secondary Plan for the
2C area to ensure that residential development does not occur prior to
substantial build out of the 2B area and allows the employment land to
proceed as the need/opportunity arises. The Town will use all available
mechanisms to ensure that employment land development is concurrent
or precedes residential development in the 2C lands.
6.2 THAT the Region be requested to prioritize infrastructure projects to
service our employment lands, and that the Region be requested to assist
the Town in its phasing strategy by not participating in front-end loading
agreements to expedite residential development.
Budget:
7. THAT Council provide a budget for the completion of these amendments
and studies as part of the 2004 Operating and Capital Budget Outlook
process.
8. THAT the Committee Record of the April 14, 2003 meeting No. 04-03 be
received as information.
On a recorded vote, the motion was CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY