MINUTES - Council - 20050927
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 05-31
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Gaertner,
Hogg, Kean, Vrancic, Wallace and West.
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillor Morris was absent due to a family matter.
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Administrative Co-
ordinator/Deputy 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 7:03 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Vrancic declared an interest in the delegation by Mr. Kingsley
Hadaway and Item 11 – LS05-053 – Selection of Proposed Applicants for Lease
of Library Square by virtue of solicitor-client relationships and did not take part in
or vote on any questions in this regard or attempt in any way to influence the
voting on such questions.
Councillor Vrancic also declared an interest in Item 1(10) – PL05-034 – Zoning
By-law Amendment and Site Plan Applications – Stefan and Mary Lips and Item
13 – Memo from Director of Planning regarding Zoning By-law Amendment and
Site Plan Applications – Stefan and Mary Lips, by virtue of a previous solicitor-
client relationship, and did not take part in or vote on any questions in this regard
or attempt in any way to influence the voting on such questions.
Councillor Gaertner declared an interest in Item 11 – LS05-053 – Selection of
Proposed Applicants for Lease of Library Square by virtue of an affiliation with
Hot Spot, and did not take part in, or vote on 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 Kean
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department, with the following additional items, be approved:
Additional Material from Environmental Sub-Committee – Public
Awareness/Education
Re: Item 2(4) – Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes
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Delegation Request from Moragh Wolfe, Executive Director, Big
Brothers Big Sisters of York
Re: Item 11 – LS05-053 - Selection of Proposed Applicants for
Lease of Library Square
Delegation Request from Mr. Kingsley Hadaway, York Region
Boxing Club
Re: Item 11 – LS05-053 - Selection of Proposed Applicants for
Lease of Library Square
Delegation Request from The Reverend Matthew McKay, For
Aurora United Church, Trinity Anglican Church, Our Lady of Grace
Roman Catholic Church and St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Re: Item 11 – LS05-053 - Selection of Proposed Applicants for
Lease of Library Square
Delegation Request from Ms Louise Jablonski, Canadian Mental
Health Association, York Region
Re: Item 11 – LS05-053 - Selection of Proposed Applicants for
Lease of Library Square
Delegation Request from Ms Rebecca Beaton
Re: Item 7(2) – Communities In Bloom
CARRIED
III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes of September 13, 2005, Meeting Number 05-28, Special
Council Minutes of September 20, 2005, Meeting Number 05-29 and Special
Council Minutes of September 23, 2005, Meeting Number 05-30
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the Council Minutes from Meeting Number 05-28 and the Special
Council Minutes from Meeting Number 05-29 and 05-30 be adopted as
printed and circulated.
CARRIED
IV PRESENTATIONS
(a) Presentation by the Parks Manager and Mayor Jones to Mr. Donald
Spence
Re: 25 Years of Service at the Town of Aurora
Mr. Jim Tree, Parks Manager, congratulated Mr. Donald Spence on 25
years of service within the Parks Department at the Town of Aurora. Mr.
Tree highlighted Mr. Spence’s accomplishments and contributions over
the years and Mayor Jones presented Mr. Spence with a gift in
appreciation of his loyal service.
(b) Presentation by Ms Myra Merkur and Mr. Joe Lebovic of the Arts &
Culture Awards to the Following Recipients:
Aurora Agricultural Society Fair and Horse Show
(Mr. Andy MacPherson)
Aurora Community Heritage Fair (Ms. Susan Walmer)
Aurora Heights Public School (Ms. Lynda Hockley)
Aurora Historical Society (Ms Helen Roberts)
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Aurora Nursery School (Ms Cecilia Servideo & Ms Toni Robinson)
Aurora Opera Company (Ms. Judith Bouchard)
Aurora Seniors Art Group (Ms. Dorothy Clark-McClure)
Aurora Seniors Book Club (Ms. Flo Murray)
Aurora Writers Group (Ms Robin Smith)
Celebration of the Arts (Ms. Debra Weller)
Marquee Theatrical Productions (Ms. Sheryl Amirault)
York Symphony Orchestra (Ms. Linda Doyle)
(c) Firefighters of York Region
Re: 2006 Firefighters of York Region Calendar
Mr. Shaun Mitchell, Firefighter, addressed Council to thank everyone for
their support of the fundraising calendars in the past and to advise that the
2006 Firefighters of York Region Calendar will be launched on October 7,
2005. Mr. Mitchell advised that the calendars have sold out the last four
years and that all proceeds go to local charities.
V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1(3), 1(11), 1(Added Item ADM05-015), 3, 5, 7, 11, 12 and 13 were
identified for discussion.
VI ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean
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. EAC05-09 – September 12, 2005 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Environmental Advisory Committee
meeting, held on September 12, 2005 be received for information and
Council endorse the following recommendations of the Environmental
Advisory Committee:
2. By-law/Policy Sub-Committee Record Minutes of May 19, 2005
By-law-Policy Sub-Committee Record Minutes of July 21, 2005
THAT the By-law/Policy Sub-Committee present a status report of their
research findings to the Environmental Advisory Committee at the next
scheduled meeting pertaining to their research on pesticides; and
THAT the resignation of By-law/Policy Sub-Committee member Maristela
Schiavo, due to her residency change as indicated verbally by Councillor
Gaertner, be accepted with regret.
3. Letter of resignation from Mary Hill from the Environmental Advisory
Committee and Letter of resignation from Vid Prezel from the Public
Awareness/Education Sub-Committee
THAT the letters of resignation from Mary Hill from the Environmental
Advisory Committee and Vid Prezel from the Public Awareness/Education
Sub-Committee be received and accepted with regret; and
THAT Council authorize staff to proceed with the recruitment of a member
to fill the vacancy on the Environmental Advisory Committee.
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4. Minutes of June 6, 2005 and Minutes of September 8, 2005
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee endorse the logo and
website concept and request that they be presented by the Public
Awareness/Education Sub-Committee to Council at the September 27,
2005, meeting for their review and required approval; and
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee endorse and promote a
Green Seminar Series at the Aurora Public Library on Thursday, October
20, 2005 (Waste Reduction Week) topic Waste Diversion, Wednesday,
February 1, 2006, topic Energy Efficiency and Wednesday, April 26, 2006
(Earth Week) topic Green Gardening.
5. Environmental Advisory Committee Pending List
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee Pending List be received;
and
THAT the Chairs of each Sub-Committee review the Pending List so that
status updates on the items can be given to staff by September 19, 2005.
6. Memorandum from Fausto Fillipetto, Policy Planner
Updating of York Region’s State of the Environment Report
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee recommends to Council that
staff be directed, where possible, to quantify and provide specific
examples of initiatives that are being offered to the Region as part of the
Town’s State of the Environment Report.
7. Copy of the Letter from Director of Public Works to Petro Canada – Aqua
Terre Report Dated May 25, 2005 – Supplemental Soil and Groundwater
Investigation, 50 Industrial Parkway South (Petro Canada Card Lock Outlet
No. 04616)
THAT, if an acceptable remediation plan as previously agreed to by Petro-
Canada, is not received by October 15, 2005, the Town take whatever
enforcement action necessary; and
THAT a request be made, at that time, for the TSSA to also take
enforcement action; and
THAT the Director of Public Works provide the Environmental Advisory
Committee with the background information provided by the Town’s
consultant on the MTBE as previously requested and how it relates to this
matter.
8. Copy of Letter from Ministry of the Environment - Application for Approval
of Air Power Generation Module at the Aurora Landfill - Aurora Town,
Regional Municipality of York - MOE Reference Number 89-6AJU99
THAT the copy of letter from Ministry of the Environment – Application for
Approval of Air – Power Generation Module at the Aurora Landfill, Aurora
Town, Regional Municipality of York, MOE Reference Number 89-6AJU99
be received, and deferred to the next Environmental Advisory Committee
meeting.
9. Planning Sub-Committee
THAT the Planning Sub-Committee and By-law/Policy Sub Committee be
combined.
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10. Annual Fall Environmental Advisory Committee Regional Forum in
November 2005
THAT the Aurora Environmental Advisory Committee be permitted to take
their turn to host in the Council Chambers, the Regional EAC Forum as
part of the rotation requested by the participant Municipalities, at a date to
be determined.
4. SDTF05-02 – September 15, 2005 Secondary Dwelling Unit Task Force Meeting
THAT the Committee Record of the Secondary Dwelling Unit Task Force
Meeting 05-02 held on Thursday, September 15, 2005 be received as
information.
6. ACCESS05-06 – September 22, 2005 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Accessibility Advisory Meeting held on
September 22, 2005 be received for information; and
2. Resignation of Ivy Henriksen
THAT the letter of resignation from Ivy Henriksen effective October 31,
2005, be accepted with regrets; and
THAT staff be authorized to proceed with the recruitment process to fill the
vacancy.
3. Confirmation of Meeting Dates for 2005
THAT the following meeting dates of the Accessibility Advisory Committee
be confirmed:
Thursday, October 27, 2005 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 24, 2005 3:00 p.m.
December no meeting scheduled
8. PL05-091 – Proposed Official Plan Updates Pertaining to Industrial/
Commercial Designations and Economic Development
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a contract to
retain Meridian Planning Consultants Inc. to complete the Official Plan
updates pertaining to Industrial/Commercial policies and the addition of
new Economic Development policies.
9. PL05-093 – Application for Site Plan Approval, KTI Limited
31 Isaacson Crescent, Aurora
Parts 8, 9, 14 of Plan 65R-15577, File D11-13-05
THAT Report PL05-093 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 and Development Services to execute a Site Plan Agreement
between KTI Limited and the Town of Aurora to permit the construction of
a 2,944m2 (31,690ft2) office and warehouse facility.
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10. CS05-05 – Administration Procedure No. 13 - Excess Hours & Overtime
THAT Administration Procedure No. 13 be amended as set out in
Appendix 2 to Report CS05-05.
CARRIED
VII DELEGATIONS
(a) Ms Sue Walmer and Mr. Mathew Bertin, Environmental Sub-
Committee – Public Awareness/Education
Re: Proposed Environmental Advisory Committee Website
Mr. Mathew Bertin, member of the Environmental Sub-Committee – Public
Awareness/Education, presented a website concept to Council that the
sub-committee has been working on in order to communicate information
to the public. Mr. Bertin suggested that staff involvement in the operation
of the website would amount to approximately one hour per month in order
to upload any new information. Mr. Bertin provided a review of rationale,
cost analysis, benefits analysis, the logo overview and the web page
overview.
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the delegation be received.
CARRIED
Delegation Request from Ms Rebecca Beaton
Re: Item 7(2) – Communities In Bloom
(Added Item)
Ms Rebecca Beaton addressed Council to request endorsement of community
driven participation in, and execution of, the Communities In Bloom program. Ms
Beaton requested that Council endorse participation at the provincial level, with
the Town of Aurora providing a maximum of $700 for the program, with no
additional costs or staff resources.
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the delegation be received and referred to Item 7(2) - LSAC05-08 –
September 8, 2005 Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting –
Communities In Bloom.
CARRIED
Councillors Gaertner and Vrancic, having previously declared an interest in Item 11 –
LS05-053 – Selection of Proposed Applicants for Lease of Library Square, did not take
part in or vote on any questions in this regard or attempt in any way to influence the
voting on such questions.
(b) Mr. Milos Prykryl
Re: Item 11 – LS05-053 - Selection of Proposed Applicants for Lease
of Library Square
Mr. Milos Prykryl addressed Council to suggest that the Library Square
space should be given to youth for one year, on a trial period, to evaluate
the success of such an arrangement. Mr. Prykryl indicated that there are
many student volunteer hours available to be dedicated towards a youth
centre.
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Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the delegation be received and referred to Item 11 - LS05-053 –
Selection of Proposed Applicants for Lease of Library Square.
CARRIED
Delegation Request from Ms Moragh Wolfe, Executive Director, Big
Brothers Big Sisters of York
Re: Item 11 – LS05-053 - Selection of Proposed Applicants for Lease of
Library Square
(Added Item)
Ms Moragh Wolfe addressed Council to request space at Library Square in order
to continue to run preventative programs for Big Brothers Big Sisters of York.
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the delegation be received and referred to Item 11 - LS05-053 –
Selection of Proposed Applicants for Lease of Library Square.
CARRIED
Delegation Request from Mr. Kingsley Hadaway, York Region Boxing Club
Re: Item 11 – LS05-053 - Selection of Proposed Applicants for Lease of
Library Square
(Added Item)
Mr. Kingsley Hadaway addressed Council to request dedicated space at Library
Square for the operation of a boxing club/youth centre.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the delegation be received and referred to Item 11 - LS05-053 –
Selection of Proposed Applicants for Lease of Library Square.
CARRIED
Delegation Request from The Reverend Matthew McKay, Ecumenical
Outreach Centre
Re: Item 11 – LS05-053 - Selection of Proposed Applicants for Lease of
Library Square
(Added Item)
The Reverend Matthew McKay addressed Council on behalf of all churches in
Aurora, who would like to unite their resources to provide outreach services for
those most vulnerable within our community.
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the delegation be received and referred to Item 11 - LS05-053 –
Selection of Proposed Applicants for Lease of Library Square.
CARRIED
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Delegation Request from Ms Louise Jablonski, Canadian Mental Health
Association, York Region
Re: Item 11 – LS05-053 - Selection of Proposed Applicants for Lease of
Library Square
Ms Louise Jablonski addressed Council to advise that the Canadian Mental
Health Association, York Region is expanding greatly and that many programs
are currently running in one confined space, resulting in some people being
turned away. Ms Jablonski indicated that the space at the Library Square
Seniors’ Centre would be a welcomed, upgraded space.
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the delegation be received and referred to Item 11 - LS05-053 –
Selection of Proposed Applicants for Lease of Library Square.
CARRIED
VIII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Councillors Gaertner and Vrancic, having previously declared an interest in Item 11, did
not take part in or vote on any questions in this regard or attempt in any way to
influence the voting on such questions.
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT Item 11 be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
11. LS05-053 - Selection of Proposed Applicants for Lease of Library Square
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT Council endorse the Leisure Services Advisory Committee
recommendations for community groups to negotiate a lease for space in
Library Square; and further
THAT Council direct staff to enter into negotiations for leases with the
recommended organizations and report back to Council.
On a recorded vote the resolution was DEFEATED.
YEAS: 1 NAYS: 5
VOTING YEA: Councillor Kean
VOTING NAY: Councillors Buck, Hogg, Wallace, West and Mayor Jones
Councillor Morris was absent.
Councillors Gaertner and Vrancic had previously declared a conflict and did not
take part in the vote.
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Report LS05-053 - Selection of Proposed Applicants for Lease of
Library Square be received for information.
CARRIED
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Councillor West left the meeting at 9:05 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the matter regarding the disposition of Library Square be referred to
staff for a report to the October 18, 2005 General Committee meeting.
CARRIED
Councillor West returned at 9:15 p.m.
1. General Committee Meeting Report No. 05-19, Tuesday, September 20, 2005
(3) ADM05-017– The 2005 Aurora Chamber of Commerce Business
Achievement Awards Gala – Request to Purchase Event
Tickets
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT Council authorize Town staff to purchase up to a total of 32 tickets
for the 2005 Aurora Chamber of Commerce “Business Awards Gala –
Celebrating Success” to be held on October 21, 2005, and offer the tickets
to members of the Economic Development Advisory Committee, the
Aurora Business Ambassadors, and the recipients of this years Aurora
Business Longevity Awards, as identified by staff, to attend the event.
CARRIED
Councillor Wallace left the meeting at 9:27 p.m.
(11) ADM05-016 – The Priestly Holding Corporation Request to Purchase Land
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT this matter be deferred to the In-Camera discussion.
CARRIED
Councillor Wallace returned at 9: 30 p.m.
(Added Item) - Report ADM05-015 - Kylemore (Chapman Court) Ltd. – Request for
Land Exchange
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Offer to Purchase
Agreement by Kylemore (Chapman Court) Ltd. respecting the conveyance
of certain lands in the Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York,
being Part Lot 80, Con. 1, EYS, designated as Parts 2 and 5 on a draft
Reference Plan prepared by J.D. Barnes Limited as File No. 04-21-279-
00-B dated February 21, 2005; and
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Offer to Purchase
Agreement respecting the acquisition of certain lands from Kylemore
(Chapman Court) Ltd. in the Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of
York, being Part Lot 80, Con. 1, EYS, designated as Parts 3 and 4 on a
draft Reference Plan prepared by J.D. Barnes Limited as File No. 04-21-
279-00-B dated February 21, 2005; and
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THAT By-law 4696-05.L, being a by-law to declare lands surplus and
authorize the conveyance and By-law 4697-05.L, being a by-law to
authorize the acquisition be provided all three readings.
CARRIED
Councillor Vrancic, having previously declared an interest in Item 1(10) – PL05-034 –
Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Applications – Stefan and Mary Lips, did not
take part in or vote on any questions in this regard or attempt in any way to influence
the voting on such questions.
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the balance of the Report of the General Committee Meeting No.
05-19, with the exception of the following items, be received and the
recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted:
Report ADM05-018 - Ontario Power Authority - York Region Electrical
Supply Project - (Added Item) which was adopted at the Special
Council meeting held on September 20, 2005
Report CS05-028 - Exemption to Noise By-law - (Added Item) which
was adopted at the Special Council meeting held on September 23,
2005
CARRIED
3. FAC05 -04 – September 14, 2005 Finance Advisory Committee Meeting
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Hogg
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Finance Advisory Committee Meeting
05-04, held on September 14, 2005, be received for information and
Council endorse the following recommendations of the Finance Advisory
Committee:
2. Memorandum from the Chief Administrative Officer Core Service Review
THAT Council authorize staff to proceed with the issuance of a Request
for Proposal for the conduct of a Service Diagnostic Analysis of the Public
Works Department and the Parks Division of Leisure Services as
recommended by the Chief Administrative Officer, to be financed through
the reallocation of funds from within budgeted funds for a Services
Review; and
THAT Council authorize staff to proceed with a Request for Proposal
regarding a Services Review in 2005 and 2006, as a continuation of the
development of the new Strategic Plan; and
THAT staff present a report to Council prior to the 2006 Budget
deliberations, previewing the proposed format and outline of the budget
process.
CARRIED
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5. EDAC05-07 – September 21, 2005 Economic Development Advisory
Committee Meeting
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Kean
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Economic Development Advisory
Committee Meeting 05-07 held on September 21, 2005 be received as
information and the following recommendations of the Economic
Development Advisory Committee be endorsed:
2. Hancunhe, China Visit
THAT the letter from the Mayor to the Town of Hancunhe, China
graciously declining, on Council’s behalf, the offer to host a delegation
from the Town of Aurora, be received for information.
3. Memorandum from the Economic Development Officer
Official Plan Review – Industrial/Commercial/Economic Development
Policies
THAT the memorandum from the EDO providing an update as to the
status of the consultants selection process to undertake the Official Plan
Review – Industrial/ Commercial/Economic Development Policies be
received for information.
4. Memorandum from the Economic Development Officer
Minor Site Plan Review Process
THAT the memorandum regarding Minor Site Plan Review Process be
received for information.
5. EDAC05-013 – Aurora Business Ambassadors Program - A New
Perspective
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee provide input to
the Economic Development Officer regarding the Terms of Reference for
Aurora’s Business Ambassadors Program, as outlined in Report EDAC05-
013; and
THAT the Economic Development Officer prepare a report for a future
Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting with detailed
revisions to the program, incorporating suggestions from the Economic
Development Advisory Committee, for endorsement by the Committee.
6. EDAC05-014 – Downtown Commercial Area Signage - Proposal
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee endorse Design
Option #2, Attachment A to Report EDAC05-014 (dated September 21,
2005) for signage on Yonge Street in the Downtown Commercial Core;
and
THAT Council consider the allocation of funding in the amount of $26,500
for this initiative within the Town’s 2006 Capital Budget.
CARRIED
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7. LSAC05-08 – September 8, 2005 Leisure Services Advisory Committee
Meeting
2. Ms Rebecca Beaton
Re: Communities In Bloom
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the discussion regarding the Communities In Bloom initiative be
referred to budget deliberations.
WITHDRAWAL: The motion was withdrawn with the consent of the
mover and seconder.
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the Town of Aurora proceed with the Communities In Bloom
initiative for 2006 on a provincial level, on the basis that the Town will not
be required to commit more than $750 in total towards the program.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hogg
1. THAT the balance of the Committee Record of the Leisure Services
Advisory Committee meeting, held on September 8, 2005, be received for
information and Council endorse the following recommendations of the
Leisure Services Advisory Committee:
3. Review of Community Survey
THAT the matter be deferred to the next Leisure Services Advisory
Committee meeting.
4. Membership for Special Events Sub-Committee (Result from Chair)
THAT staff contact all the members of the Special Events Sub-Committee
to assess their interest in continuing to participate on the Committee; and
THAT the Special Events Sub-Committee record minutes of all future
meetings.
5. Youth Action Sub-Committee – Minutes of Meeting Held on June 15, 2005
THAT the June 15, 2005 minutes of the Youth Action Sub-Committee be
received.
6. Financial Statement Request Responses
THAT the Committee defer the discussion regarding user groups’ financial
statements until after the presentation by the Director of Leisure Services
at the next meeting regarding detailed costing of programs.
7. THAT the Committee direct staff to investigate naming rights initiatives by
contacting other municipalities and researching revenue potential.
CARRIED
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12. Correspondence from Richard Hess
Re: Newspaper Article – “EMFs Making People Sick”
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the correspondence be received for information.
CARRIED
Councillor Vrancic, having previously declared an interest in Item 13, did not take part in
or vote on any questions in this regard or attempt in any way to influence the voting on
such questions.
13. Memo from the Director of Planning
Re: Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval Applications - Lips,
Stephan and Mary, 219 Old Yonge Street - Files D14-06-02 and D11-02-05
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the memo be received; and
THAT by-law amendment 4693-05, without the Holding provision, be
deferred to a future Council meeting.
CARRIED
Additional Material from Environmental Sub-Committee – Public
Awareness/Education
Re: Item 2(4) – Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the additional material provided by the Environmental Sub-
Committee – Public Awareness/Education regarding the website be
received for information.
CARRIED
IX REGIONAL REPORT
Mayor Jones reported that Regional Council endorsed the 2014 Commonwealth
Games bid.
Mayor Jones reported that York Region received a certificate acknowledging
their Emergency Management Program – Essential Level.
Highlights from Regional Council meetings are posted on their website at
www.region.york.on.ca under “Council Highlights”.
X OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Mayor Jones advised that Ms Angie Dawson from ACI has accepted a position
as Producer for the “I” Channel, which is on channel 87 through ACI.
Councillor Buck inquired as to the rights of Councillors with reference to the
recent incident that occurred at the General Committee meeting on September
20, 2005. Mayor Jones requested a legal opinion from the Town Solicitor on the
matter.
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Councillor Kean advised that the Farmers’ Market will be open until Saturday,
October 29, 2005 and requested that residents continue to bring items to the
market which will be distributed to the Aurora Food Pantry and the Women’s
Centre.
Councillor Kean expressed concern regarding VIVA sending out plastic bracelets
in their packages to Grade 9 students, in that this is usually seen as an avenue
used by organizations raising money for causes such as cancer research.
Councillor Kean requested that the Mayor investigate the promotional budget that
VIVA has to advertise this new transportation option.
Councillor Gaertner asked when the new Recreation Complex would be open, to
which the Director of Leisure Services responded that, due to occupancy issues
there has been an unanticipated delay, but that they are now hoping for
September 29th or 30th.
Councillor Gaertner asked when the issue will be addressed regarding the
money that will be received for the sale of Aurora Hydro. The CAO responded
that Mr. Scott Somerville, Interim Manager Finance, is working on the matter in
conjunction with Mr. John Gutteridge, Director of Finance/Treasurer and that a
report would be provided in the near future. The CAO also reminded everyone
that Council passed a resolution directing staff to place the funds into a reserve
account, and that the debentures have already been issued at a 3.9% interest
rate.
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:
4696-05.L BEING A BY-LAW to
authorize the conveyance
of land described as Part
of Lot 80, Con. 1, EYS
(Kylemore Chapman Court
Ltd.)
4697-05.L BEING A BY-LAW to
authorize the acquisition of
land described as Part of
Lot 80, Con. 1, EYS
(Kylemore Chapman Court
Ltd.)
CARRIED
XII IN CAMERA
Property Matter
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Council proceed In-Camera to address a property matter.
CARRIED
Council recessed at 10:16 p.m.
Council resumed public session at 10:25 p.m.
Council Meeting No. 05-31 Page 15 of 15
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
1. General Committee Meeting Report No. 05-19, Tuesday, September 20, 2005
(11) ADM05-016 – The Priestly Holding Corporation Request to Purchase Land
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Offer to Purchase
Agreement from The Priestly Holding Corporation respecting the
conveyance of certain lands described as Block 5, 65M-2976; and
THAT By-law 4698-05.L, being a by-law to declare lands surplus and
authorize the conveyance be provided all three readings.
CARRIED
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:
4698-05.L BEING A BY-LAW to
authorize the conveyance
of land described as Block
5, 65M-2976
(The Priestly Holding
Corporation)
4704.05.C BEING A BY-LAW to
confirm actions by Council
resulting from the meeting of
September 27, 2005.
CARRIED
Councillor Gaertner requested a recorded vote regarding By-law 4698-05.L and By-law
4704-05.C immediately after the vote was concluded.
On a recorded vote the resolution was CARRIED.
YEAS: 6 NAYS: 1
VOTING YEA: Councillors Hogg, Kean, Vrancic, Wallace, West and Mayor Jones
VOTING NAY: Councillor Gaertner
Councillor Buck left the meeting at 10:31 p.m. and was absent for the recorded vote.
Councillor Morris was absent.
XIII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Kean
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:32 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR K. EWART, DEPUTY CLERK