MINUTES - Council - 20051025
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 05-34
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Gaertner,
Hogg, Morris, Vrancic, Wallace and West.
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillor Kean was absent due to illness.
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, Director of Financial Services/
Treasurer, Town Solicitor and Council/Committee
Secretary.
Following Open Forum the Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:07 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 Buck Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department, with the following additional items, be approved:
Correspondence Requested by Councillor Morris
Re: Item 7 – Memo from Director of Public Works – Region of York
YDSS (York Durham Sewer System) Construction Activities
Correspondence Requested by Mayor Jones
Re: Item 7 – Memo from Director of Public Works – Region of York
YDSS (York Durham Sewer System) Construction Activities
By-law 4717-05.F – To Establish A Reserve Fund
CARRIED
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III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 05-33, Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the Council Minutes of Meeting Number 05-33 be adopted as
printed and circulated.
CARRIED
IV PRESENTATIONS
None
V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 14, 15, 17 and By-law 4717-05.F 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:
5. EDAC05 -08 – October 19, 2005 Economic Development Advisory
Committee Meeting
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Economic Development Advisory
Committee Meeting 05-08 held on October 19, 2005 be received as
information and the following recommendations of the Economic
Development Advisory Committee be endorsed:
2. EDAC05-016 - Business Improvement Areas (BIA) Program
THAT the Economic Development Officer be requested to further
investigate the opportunity to re-establish a BIA in the Town’s downtown
commercial core and bring forward a report to a future Economic
Development Advisory Committee meeting.
3. Town of Aurora 2006 Economic Development Advisory Committee
Meeting Schedule
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting schedule
as amended by moving the January meeting to January 11, 2006, be
approved.
4. Verbal report by the Economic Development Officer regarding a site visit
to the new Cineplex Theatre
THAT the Members of the Economic Development Advisory Committee
contact the Economic Development Officer to arrange for a site visit to the
new Cineplex Theatre, New Recreation Complex and the New Seniors’
Centre.
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6. Recommendation from In-Camera Meeting of October 11, 2005
Appointment of Member to the Environmental Advisory Committee
THAT Mr. Peter Piersol be appointed to the Environmental Advisory
Committee.
8. Correspondence from the Regional Chair, Region of Durham
Re: GTA Task Force on OMB Reform
THAT Council receive and endorse the resolution provided by the GTA
Task Force regarding OMB Reform, as follows:
WHEREAS the Ontario Municipal Board was created to resolve
municipal land use issues at a time when municipal governments
were small and had limited planning expertise;
AND WHEREAS the role and mandate of the Ontario Municipal
Board have not been significantly altered in response to increased
municipal planning skills or expanded municipal responsibilities for
land use planning under the Planning Act;
AND WHEREAS the Ontario Municipal Board has broad planning
powers and can make decisions in the absence of a full municipal
review of a planning application and can overturn local planning
decisions;
AND WHEREAS Ontario Municipalities invest significant resources
in staff time, legal and other associated costs in establishing and
implementing local planning policy;
AND WHEREAS there is growing concern from municipalities and
citizens that the decisions of the Ontario Municipal Board are
eroding local planning authority;
AND WHEREAS there have been numerous Council Resolutions,
municipal reports and reports from planning professionals and
academics advocating reform of the Ontario Municipal Board;
AND WHEREAS the GTA Task Force on OMB Reform, an
informed group of municipal representatives and staff, after study
and consultation, made practical recommendations for
improvements to the planning appeal process;
AND WHEREAS the Ontario Government has indicated their
intention to introduce legislation enacting significant reforms to the
OMB and the planning appeal process in the Fall 2005 session of
the Legislature,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the
Town of Aurora endorses the recommendations of the Report of the
GTA Task Force on OMB Reform dated March 7, 2003 and urges
the Province to enact OMB reforms by the end of 2005,
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT this resolution be
circulated to the Attorney General, the Minister of Municipal Affairs
and Housing, local MPPs and the Chair of the GTA Task Force on
OMB Reform.
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11. Joint Council Committee - Central York Fire Services Minutes of Meeting on
May 11, 2005
THAT Council receive the minutes of the May 11, 2005 Central York Fire
Services meeting.
12. Joint Council Committee - Central York Fire Services Minutes of Meeting on
June 15, 2005
THAT Council receive the minutes of the June 15, 2005 Central York Fire
Services meeting.
13. Joint Council Committee - Central York Fire Services Minutes of Meeting on
September 14, 2005
THAT Council receive the minutes of the September 14, 2005 Central
York Fire Services meeting.
16. Resolution from Toronto and Region Conservation for The Living City -
Clean Air Partnership
THAT the following resolution from Toronto and Region Conservation for
The Living City – Clean Air Partnership be received and endorsed:
WHEREAS at the annual GTA Smog Summit this year,
representatives of the federal and provincial governments, along
with municipal politicians from across the Greater Toronto Area
(GTA), signed a declaration expressing their intent to explore the
creation of a GTA-wide climate and clean air agency on the model
of the Toronto Atmospheric Fund;
WHEREAS the year 2005 has seen the highest number of air
quality alerts in the history of the region;
WHEREAS parts of the GTA are experiencing constraints in
electricity supply through the provincial grid;
WHEREAS municipalities in the GTA recognize the serious effects
that climate change will have on the region’s economic,
environmental and social health;
WHEREAS rising energy prices are creating a strain on municipal
budgets;
WHEREAS the creation of a GTA climate and clean air agency
would assist GTA municipalities, as well as the federal and
provincial governments, in dealing with these problems;
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the Town of Aurora
call on the federal and provincial governments to fund the creation
and ongoing operation of such an agency, based on the Toronto
Atmospheric Fund model, said agency to work in cooperation with
the GTA regions and local municipalities, as well as with senior
levels of government, other public sector agencies, and the private
and not-for-profit sectors, in dealing with clean air and climate
change issues across the GTA;
AND FURTHER THAT the local municipalities and regional Medical
Officers of Health in the GTA be so advised.
CARRIED
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VII DELEGATIONS
(a) Ms Marsha Morassutti, 90 Metcalfe Street
Re: Item 3 (2) – page 23 – TSAB05 -026 – October 12, 2005
Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting
Ms Marsha Morassutti addressed Council to express her concerns regarding
parking on local streets near the GO station and the resulting safety issues. Ms
Morassutti indicated that the recommendations from the Traffic Safety Advisory
Board are a good start, but suggested the following additions to those
recommendations:
No parking on the south side of Metcalfe Street between Berczy Street
and Wells Street;
No parking on the east side of Larmont Street between Metcalfe Street
and Mosley Street.
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and that Items 3(2) and 2
be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
Councillor Hogg arrived at 7:20 p.m.
VIII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
3. TSAB05-026 – October 12, 2005 Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting
(2) Report No. TSAB05-024 – Go Transit Parking
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor West
THAT, in addition to the existing parking restrictions, the following No
Parking restrictions be implemented:
1. North side of Metcalfe Street from Berczy Street to Larmont Street
2. North side of Mosley Street Larmont Street to Wells Street
3. West side of Larmont Street from Wellington Street to Mosley
Street; and
THAT once the additional GO parking lot is constructed, that staff report
back on what, if any, further restrictions may be needed; and
THAT GO Transit be informed of the Town’s concerns and be requested
to expedite the construction of the additional parking lot and investigate all
possible off-street parking options for the Aurora GO station.
CARRIED
2. Memo from the Director of Public Works
Re: October 12, 2005 TSAB Council Report TSAB05-026
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the memo regarding October 12, 2005 TSAB Council Report
TSAB05-026 be received for information.
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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 staff investigate, for the November 15, 2005 General
Committee meeting, the feasibility and costs and recommend how
the Town of Aurora could affect permitted parking on the streets in
the vicinity of the GO station, as identified in Figure 1 – Key Map of
Area in Question, appended to Report TSAB05-024.
CARRIED
The main motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED.
3. TSAB05-026 – October 12, 2005 Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
1. THAT the balance of the Committee Record of the Traffic Safety Advisory
Board meeting, held on October 12, 2005, be received for information and
Council endorse the following recommendations of the Traffic Safety
Advisory Board:
3. Report No. TSAB05-025 – All-Way Stop Sign Control at the Kennedy
Street West and Deerhorn Crescent (West leg) Intersection
THAT all-way stop sign control not be installed at the intersection of
Kennedy Street West and Deerhorn Crescent (west leg); and
THAT a letter be sent to Ms. Cynthia Foster with the TSAB’s
recommendation.
4. October 5, 2005 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst
regarding parking on Gurnett Street – 6 month follow up
THAT the existing “No Parking” prohibition from Monday to Friday on the
east side of Gurnett Street from Connaught Avenue to a point 40 meters
north of Connaught Avenue remain in place on a permanent basis.
CARRIED
1. General Committee Meeting Report No. 05-21, Tuesday, October 18, 2005
(1) BA05-010– Skateboard Ramps
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Council receive report BA05-010 regarding the regulation of
skateboard ramps as information.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it
was:
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Council direct staff to take all measures necessary to enforce the
provisions of the by-law and review procedures that are being taken by
other municipalities to identify what legal steps could be taken.
DEFEATED
The main motion was CARRIED.
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(2) CS05-030 – Parking of Unlicensed Vehicles in Residential Areas
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the report regarding Parking of Unlicensed Motor Vehicles in
Residential Areas be received for information, and that staff continue to
enforce the provisions of By-law 4370-02.P.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the Report of the General Committee Meeting No. 05-21 be
corrected as follows:
IV ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
9. LS05-057 - Seniors’ Centre Sponsorship
This item was withdrawn under ‘APPROVAL OF AGENDA’; and
THAT Item 1(9) – LS05-057 – Seniors’ Centre Sponsorship be
deferred to the November 8, 2005 Council meeting; and
THAT the balance of the Report of the General Committee Meeting
No. 05-21 be received and the recommendations carried by the
Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
4. EAC05-010 – October 17, 2005 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting
(3) Memorandum from Earth Tech - Response to May 10, 2005 Council
Meeting: Expected Background Concentration of Methyl Tertbutyl Ether
(MTBE) due to Normal Vehicular Use
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the matter be referred back to staff for a report to Council.
CARRIED
(9) Naturalization/Wildlife - Minutes of September 7, 2005
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the matter be referred to the Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority in order to work with Town staff and bring
back a report.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
1. THAT the balance of the Committee Record of the Environmental
Advisory Committee meeting, held on October 17, 2005 be received for
information and Council endorse the following recommendations of the
Environmental Advisory Committee:
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2. Delegation by Ms Rebecca Beaton - Waste Reduction Week, the Michigan
Landfill Site, and the Communities in Bloom initiative
THAT Council be provided with information identifying the elements and
categories pertaining to the Communities In Bloom initiative.
4. Letter of Resignation from Janny Hogen Esch
THAT the resignations of Janny Hogen Esch, Mathew Bertin, and Linda
Housser be received with regret.
5. York Region – Council Highlights
THAT the York Region – Council Highlights be received and discussed
further at the next Environmental Advisory Committee meeting.
6. 2006 Environmental Advisory Committee Budget
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee Sub-Committee Chairs get
in touch with Sue Walmer by the end of October with any potential
budgetary costs.
7. Confirmation of 2006 Meeting Schedule
THAT the 2006 Meeting Schedule be received with the addition of an
Environmental Advisory Committee meeting to be held on Monday,
October 9, 2006.
8. By-laws/Planning/Policy - Confirmation of 2005 Meeting Schedule
THAT the confirmation of 2005 Meeting Schedule be received and that
further investigation take place regarding the appropriateness of the
combined Sub-Committee to meet on the third Thursday of the month.
10. Naturalization/Wildlife - Minutes of October 5, 2005
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee requests that Council
accept the Arboretum Plan in principle and instruct staff to report on
phasing, financial, and staffing implications.
11. Public Awareness/Education - Minutes of the October 3, 2005
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee Public
Awareness/Education Sub-Committee not proceed with Seminar 1,
“Waste Diversion,” on October 10, 2005, but divert to a November date
based on speaker and space availability.
CARRIED
7. Memo from the Director of Public Works
Re: Region of York YDSS (York Durham Sewer System) Construction
Activities
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the Director of Public Works, in conjunction with Regional
staff, present an update on the progress and timing of the 16th
Avenue and 19th Avenue projects; and
THAT environmental considerations and the status related to the 16th
Avenue and 19th Avenue projects be presented, associated with the
position taken by Toronto Council; and
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THAT a 30 minute presentation be brought to a future Council
meeting.
CARRIED
9. Memo from Councillor West
Re: Council Attendance - Minutes
(This matter has been deferred from previous General Committee and
Council meetings.)
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT this matter be deferred to the next Council meeting; and
THAT the matter include attendance at In-Camera meetings.
CARRIED
10. Correspondence from Councillor Morris
Re: Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ National Campaign
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT Council receive for information the sample model resolution
from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ National Campaign,
as follows:
WHEREAS, in Canada, women’s representation in municipal
government is 21.7 percent and women make up just 21.2 percent
of Members of Parliament, placing Canada 37th out of 181 countries
for the number of women in national politics;
WHEREAS there is a democratic deficit; one that sees half of our
population underrepresented in our political institutions;
WHEREAS we want to close that gender gap because Canada and
our communities cannot afford to lose the insights and expertise of
half their citizens; and
WHEREAS we need women in municipal government to reflect the
life experiences of women;
BE IT RESOLVED that Council will strive to address the barriers
that impede women’s participation in our community; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council support the Federation
of Canadian Municipalities’ national campaign to increase women’s
participation in municipal government.
On a recorded vote the resolution was CARRIED.
YEAS: 5 NAYS: 3
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Buck, Hogg, Vrancic, Wallace and West
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Gaertner, Morris and Mayor Jones
Councillor Kean was absent.
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14. Joint Council Committee - Central York Fire Services Minutes of Meeting on
October 12, 2005
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor West
THAT Council receive the minutes of the October 12, 2005 Central York
Fire Services meeting.
CARRIED
15. Correspondence from the Office of the Fire Chief
Re: Item 14 – October 12, 2005 Joint Council Committee – Central York Fire
Services Minutes (Item 1 – Naming of Fire Station)
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the new Aurora Fire Hall being constructed at 1344 Wellington
Street East be named the Fred Bolsby Fire Hall.
On a recorded vote the resolution was CARRIED.
YEAS: 8 NAYS: 0
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Buck, Gaertner, Hogg, Morris, Vrancic, Wallace,
West and Mayor Jones
VOTING NAYS:
Councillor Kean was absent.
17. ADM05-019 – Civic Administration
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT Report ADM05-019 be deferred to the next Council meeting for
a presentation by the CAO; and
THAT, in the interim, Council Members provide the CAO with any
specific questions in order that they may be addressed in the
presentation.
CARRIED
IX REGIONAL REPORT
None
X OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Mayor Jones thanked Mr. Leo Grellette, Director of Building Administration, and
Past President of the Ontario Building Association, for his loyal service for many
years and wished him well in his future endeavours.
Mayor Jones advised that Mr. John Sanderson has resigned from the Board of
Directors for Aurora Hydro, as a technical requirement, in order to work with
Aurora Hydro Connections under the name of PowerStream, and thanked him for
his work over many years.
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Mayor Jones advised that servicing allocation would be discussed at the October
26th Public Planning meeting and requested all Council Members to advise
whether they will be in attendance.
Councillor Buck indicated that she intends to carry out workshops to share her
election experience, obtained from 20 election campaigns in Aurora, with any
individuals who are contemplating being a candidate in the next election.
Councillor Hogg indicated his concern regarding personal e-mails being made
public and requested that staff provide direction as to what is appropriate
regarding this matter. Councillor Hogg also asked whether on-line e-mail
interaction amongst Council Members is considered a meeting, and requested
that the response be provided as expeditiously as possible.
Councillor Gaertner requested that the matter of the Seniors’ Centre sponsorship
be brought back to a General Committee meeting for discussion.
Councillor Gaertner requested information on when signage and naming rights
would be discussed and when the tender for signage would be issued.
Councillor Morris asked whether the Town of Aurora requested comments from
EMS regarding traffic calming on Golf Links Drive and Heathwood Heights Drive.
Councillor West advised that EMS comments were received.
Councillor Morris requested that the legal opinion, that was previously provided
regarding publishing e-mails, be re-circulated.
Councillor Vrancic advised that Mr. David Tomlinson will be planting 10,000
Acorn trees on Sunday, October 30, 2005 from 10:00 a.m. until noon and 2:00
p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Mayor Jones requested that the Director of Leisure Services
review the matter to confirm approvals and location.
XI READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the following listed by-law be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted as amended and that the corresponding resolution be appended,
as a schedule, to the by-law:
4717-05.F BEING A BY-LAW to establish
a Reserve Fund
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4707-05.D BEING A BY-LAW to amend
By-law No. 2213-78, as
amended, being the Zoning
By-law of the Town of Aurora.
(File: D14-10-05,
669 Wellington Street East)
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4709-05.D BEING A BY-LAW to amend
By-law No. 2213-78, as
amended, being the Zoning
By-law of the Town of Aurora
(210 Edward Street
D14-07-05)
4711-05.H BEING A BY-LAW to
Appoint a Chief Building
Official
4712-05.T BEING A BY-LAW to designate
and erect stop signs at the
intersection of Heathwood
Heights Drive and Meadowood
Drive
4713.05.C BEING A BY-LAW to
confirm actions by Council
resulting from the meeting of
October 25, 2005
CARRIED
XII IN-CAMERA
None
XIII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor West
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK