MINUTES - Council - 20060214
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 06-05
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Gaertner,
Vrancic and Wallace
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillors Hogg, Kean, Morris and West were
absent.
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 and Council/Committee Secretary.
Following the Special Council Meeting and Open Forum the Mayor called the
meeting to order at 7:39 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Vrancic declared an interest in Item 1(8) by virtue of a 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.
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department be approved.
CARRIED
III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Special Council – Public Planning Minutes of January 25, 2006, Meeting
Number 06-02 and Council Minutes of January 31, 2006, Meeting Number
06-03
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the Special Council – Public Planning Minutes of January 25, 2006
and Council Minutes of January 31, 2006 be adopted as printed and
circulated.
CARRIED
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IV PRESENTATIONS
None
V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1(8), 5, 6 and 10 were identified for discussion.
VI ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
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. SDTF05-03 – October 20, 2005 Secondary Dwelling Unit Task Force Meeting
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Secondary Dwelling Unit Task Force
Meeting 05-03 held on Thursday, October 20, 2005 be received as
information.
2. Building and Fire Codes
THAT the Secondary Dwelling Unit Task Force Cost/Benefit Analysis
Example as prepared by Eric McCartney be received and placed on the
next Secondary Dwelling Unit Task Force agenda for discussion.
3. AAC06-01 – February 2, 2006 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Accessibility Advisory Committee
Meeting 06-01 held on February 2, 2006 be received as information and
the following recommendations of the Accessibility Advisory Committee be
endorsed:
2. Draft 2006 Accessibility Plan
THAT the proposed 2006 Accessibility Plan be adopted by Council; and
THAT all remaining items from 2005, as identified in the Plan, be included
as projects for 2006.
3. Aurora Strategic Plan Update - Questions for Stakeholders
THAT the Aurora Strategic Plan Update - Questions for Stakeholders be
received.
4. FS06-005 – Temporary Borrowing By-law
THAT the Mayor and the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer be
authorized to borrow from time to time until the property taxes are
collected, such sums as the Council considers necessary to meet the
current expenditures of the Corporation for the year in accordance with the
Section 407 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 c. 25 as amended; and
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THAT except with the approval of the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) the
total amount borrowed at any one time plus outstanding amounts of
principal borrowed and accrued interest shall not exceed,
a) From January 1 to September 30 in the year, 50 per cent of the
total estimated revenues of the municipality as set out in the budget
adopted for the year; and
b) From October 1 to December 31 in the year, 25 per cent of the total
estimated revenues for the municipality as set out in the budget
adopted for the year; and
THAT By-law Number 4613-04.F be repealed; and
THAT Council enact By-law 4770-06.F authorizing temporary borrowing
by the Corporation pending the receipt of Municipal revenues pursuant to
Section 407 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 c. 25 as amended.
7. Correspondence from the City of Vaughan
Re: Traffic Calming Provincial Statement
THAT Council receive and endorse the correspondence from the City of
Vaughan regarding Traffic Calming Provincial Statement.
8. Correspondence from the Township of King
Re: Gun Crime and Gang Violence
THAT Council receive and endorse the correspondence from the
Township of King regarding Gun Crime and Gang Violence.
9. Correspondence from the Town of Georgina
Re: Opposition to the Proposed New Federal Legislation Regarding
Terminator Technology
THAT Council receive and endorse the correspondence from the Town of
Georgina regarding opposition to the proposed new Federal legislation
regarding Terminator Technology.
CARRIED
VII DELEGATIONS
None
VIII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1. General Committee Meeting Report No. 06-03 - Tuesday, February 7, 2006
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM
THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 06-03, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7,
2006
Councillor Vrancic, having previously declared an interest in Item 1(8), did not take part
in the vote called for in this regard.
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(8) PL06-018 – Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Paula Bell, 15 Mosley Street
Pt Lot 1, R.P. 68, File D14-05-06
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Zoning By-
law Amendment Application D14-05-06, scheduled for the Public Planning
Meeting of March 29, 2006.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the balance of the Report of the General Committee Meeting No.
06-03 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted.
CARRIED
5. Memo from the Director of Corporate Services
Re: August 2006 Council Meeting
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT Council endorse the date change of the Council meeting, originally
scheduled for August 15, 2006, to August 22, 2006.
CARRIED
6. Correspondence from the Town of Newmarket
Re: Legal and Development Services (Planning) Report 2006-01
Places to Grow – Better Choices, Brighter Future
Proposed Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT Council receive the correspondence from the Town of Newmarket
regarding Legal and Development Services (Planning) Report 2006-01 -
Places to Grow - Better Choices, Brighter Future - Proposed Growth Plan
for the Greater Golden Horseshoe.
CARRIED
10. Correspondence from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Re: Green Municipal Fund
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT Council receive the correspondence from the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities regarding the Green Municipal Fund for
information; and
THAT the matter be referred to staff for possible identification of any
projects.
CARRIED
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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
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the matter regarding placing a question on the 2006 Electoral Ballot
regarding a ward system be referred to staff for a report.
CARRIED
Councillor Vrancic requested clarification regarding whether an issue on
Catherine Avenue could be addressed through a site specific by-law within the
Heritage District and asked that the matter be re-examined. The Director of
Corporate Services responded that a consultant is presently working on the
Heritage District Plan and that it would be forthcoming to Council later in April.
The Director of Planning also advised that this issue regarding Catherine Avenue
is on the Heritage Advisory Committee agenda for next week.
Councillor Gaertner requested that the report regarding Item 10 – Green
Municipal Fund be received back, at the latest, for the February 28, 2006 Council
meeting.
XI READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4758-06.F BEING A BY-LAW to
amend Municipal
Waterworks Distribution
By-law 3305-91, as
amended.
(2006 Water & Sewer
Rates)
4770-06.F BEING A BY-LAW to
authorize temporary
borrowing by the
Corporation pending the
receipt of Municipal
revenues, pursuant to
Section 407 of the
Municipal Act, 2001, SO
2001, c. 25 as amended.
4771-06.P BEING A BY-LAW requiring
properties to be
maintained in a safe
condition and kept clear of
refuse.
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4774-06.H BEING A BY-LAW to
appoint an Overall
Responsible Operator and
Operators-in-Charge for
the Town of Aurora.
(repealing By-law 4607-04.H)
4773.06.C BEING A BY-LAW to
confirm actions by Council
resulting from Meeting 06-
05 on February 14, 2006
CARRIED
XII IN-CAMERA
None
XIII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Buck
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
CARRIED
______________________________ _____________________________
T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK