MINUTES - Council - 20051122
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 05-37
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Gaertner,
Kean, Morris, Vrancic, Wallace and West.
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillor Hogg was absent.
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, 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 7:17 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Wallace declared an interest with respect to Item 1(13) - ADM05-022 –
Library Square, by virtue of his affiliation with the Auroran newspaper, 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 Morris
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department, with the following additional item and amendments, be
approved:
Resolution from Councillor Buck as per Notice of Motion given on
November 1, 2005 at General Committee;
That the above added item be placed near the beginning of the
agenda;
That Item 9 regarding Bill 123, Transparency in Public Matters Act,
2005 be placed near the beginning of the agenda.
CARRIED
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III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 05-36, Tuesday, November 8, 2005
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the Council Minutes of Meeting Number 05-36 be adopted as
printed and circulated.
CARRIED
IV PRESENTATIONS
(a) Mr. Chris Catania, Youth & Community Development Co-ordinator
Re: Region of York’s “Character Community Organization” Program
Mr. Chris Catania addressed Council to identify 10 Aurora community groups
who have recently become a “Character Community Organization”. Mayor Jones
then recognized the following groups and presented certificates:
Aurora United Church
140 Aurora Air Cadets
Aurora Barbarians Rugby Football Club
Aurora Cable Internet
The Aurora School of Music
Aurora Seniors Association
Big Brothers Big Sisters of York
Society of York Region Artists
Spiritual Assembly of the Bahai’s of Aurora
Theatre Aurora
V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1(2), 1(5), 1(7), 1(11), 1(13), 1(15),1(Larry Dekkema letter), 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8,
9 and 11 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:
7. TR05-034 – 2006 Budget
THAT, Council receive for information report TR05-034, the first draft of
the 2006 Operating and Capital Budgets for information; and
THAT the 2006 Operating and Capital Budgets be presented for
discussion at November 24, 2005, November 28, 2005 and December 5,
2005 meetings.
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10. LS05-060 – Implementation of AED (Automated External Defibrillators)
THAT Report LS05-060 be received as information.
12. LS05-062 – Seniors’ Centre Fundraising
THAT Council receive staff report LS05-062 for information purposes.
13. LS05-063 – Historical Society Capital Works Committee Report
THAT Council endorse the installation of a fire suppression sprinkler
system in Church Street School; and
THAT Council consider a 2006 Capital Budget item in the amount of
$109,900.00 for the sprinkler system to be funded from the Church Street
School Reserve Fund.
CARRIED
VII DELEGATIONS
(a) Mr. Kevin Final of Associated Planning Consultants Inc.
Re: Item 2 (2) – Accessibility Audit of the Town Facilities and
Remedial Work Plan
Mr. Kevin Final addressed Council to outline the process that was undertaken to
conduct a full accessibility audit on four buildings within the Town of Aurora:
Town Hall, Aurora Community Centre, Aurora Public Library and Aurora Family
Leisure Complex. Mr. Final advised that Associated Planning Consultants used
a scenario based approach to audit the buildings, which included review of
parking facilities, main entrances, information/reception desks, stairs, elevators,
ramps, amenities, lighting, signage, fire/regular/emergency exits, walkways and
other exterior construction. Mr. Final advised that the information obtained from
the audits was then compiled into a report, which included pictures indicating the
good and problem areas, and from that report, a remedial report was generated
which identified directives, priorities and base costs. Mr. Final indicated that, in
general, Associated Planning Consultants was very impressed with the
accessibility features already in place in the buildings that were audited.
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information and that
Item 2 be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
2. ACCESS05-08 – November 7, 2005 Accessibility Advisory Committee
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean
2. Verbal Update from the Manager of Facility/Property
Status of Remedial Work at the Town Facilities
THAT the verbal update from the Manager of Facility/Property - Status of
Remedial Work at Town Hall and the Aurora Family Leisure Complex, be
received; and
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THAT a privacy wall be erected outside the main floor washrooms in
conjunction with the installation of the automated door at Town Hall.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
3. Letter of Resignation from Mr. Jim Hamilton
THAT the letter of resignation from Mr. Jim Hamilton be accepted with
regret; and
THAT the Director of Corporate Services investigate the feasibility of
lowering the quorum requirement of the Accessibility Advisory Committee,
subject to the Provincial legislation.
THAT, subject to provincial legislation, a reduction of the committee
membership be put into place.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Accessibility Advisory Committee
Meeting 05-08 held on November 7, 2005 be received as information and
the following recommendations of the Accessibility Advisory Committee be
endorsed:
4. Prioritization of the Remedial Work at the Aurora Leisure Complex
THAT the Associated Planning Consultants Inc. (APC) be requested to
make a presentation to the November 22, 2005 Council meeting regarding
the prioritization of the remedial Works.
5. Resolution from the Town of Markham - Full Service Gas Stations
THAT the resolution from the Town of Markham regarding full service gas
stations be forwarded to Council for endorsement and advise the agencies
identified in the resolution.
6. Confirmation of Meeting Dates for 2006
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee meetings be held on the 4th
Thursday of the month (excluding July and August) at 3:30 p.m.; and
THAT the November 24, 2005 meeting be rescheduled to Wednesday,
November 30, 2005 at 3:30 p.m.; and
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee scheduled for December 2005
be cancelled.
7. King Township Accessibility Advisory Committee Brochures
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee include two pages in the
Aurora Leisure Services Guides to provide information regarding
accessibility issues similar to the Township of King.
8. YRT Mobility Plus September 2005 Newsletter
THAT a representative from YRT/VIVA be invited to attend a future
Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting to discuss accessibility issues.
CARRIED
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(b) Mr. Robert Manley, Resident
Re: By-law 4722-05.T – Heathwood Heights Drive
Mr. Robert Manley advised that he is in attendance this evening in the event that
any residents are opposed to traffic calming on Heathwood Heights, which he
would then like to address.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to By-law
4722-05.T.
CARRIED
(c) Ms Diane Lalonde, Resident
Re: Item 4 (3) – Traffic Safety Advisory Board Minutes of
November 9, 2005
Ms Diane Lalonde addressed Council to voice her concerns regarding the
volume of traffic and speeding on Mark Street. Ms Lalonde advised that vehicles
use Mark Street as a by-pass for the Yonge and Wellington intersection, with
speeds that exceed the 40 km/hr limit, and that there are a large number of
school buses which use Mark Street. Ms Lalonde requested that stop signs be
erected at Oak Court and Cedar Crescent, in an attempt to slow down the traffic.
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information and that
Item 4(3) – Traffic Safety Advisory Board Minutes of November 9, 2005 be
brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
4. TSAB05-30 – November 9, 2005 Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean
3. October 25, 2005 letter and petition from residents of Mark Street
THAT staff be requested to determine the number of children that cross
Mark Street at the walkway; and
THAT staff be requested to determine if a school crossing guard and/or
appropriate school zone and pedestrian signage is warranted at the
walkway on Mark Street; and
THAT staff be requested to determine if a Community Safety Zone is
warranted on Mark Street; and
THAT staff be requested to send a letter to the school bus companies
regarding the speeding concerns of their buses; and
THAT staff be requested to send a letter to the York Regional Police
requesting increased police enforcement of the posted 40km/hr speed
limit; and
THAT a radar message board be installed on Mark Street; and
THAT staff be requested to report back to the TSAB in December.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Buck
4. Report No. TSAB05-028 – Annual Crossing Guard Follow-Up Report
THAT as of September 2006, the school crossing guards be removed
during the noon lunch hours at the intersections of:
• Aurora Heights Drive & Haida Drive
• Aurora Heights Drive & Crawford Rose Drive
• McClellan Way & Tradewind Terrace
• Orchard Heights Boulevard & Hill Drive; and
• Stone Road & Crow’s Nest Gate; and
THAT a letter be sent to all affected schools with the TSAB’s
recommendations.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Morris
7. November 3, 2005 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst
regarding TSAB 2006 budget
THAT Council refer the approval of funding in the amount of $5,000
for the Traffic Safety Advisory Board including Road Watch to the
2006 Budget discussions for consideration.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board
meeting, held on November 9, 2005, be received for information and
Council endorse the following recommendations of the Traffic Safety
Advisory Board:
2. Report No. TSAB05-027 – Golf Links Drive – Traffic Calming Follow-Up
Report
THAT the 5 speed humps on Golf Links Drive be retained; and
THAT staff be requested to conduct additional speed counts in 2006; and
THAT staff be requested to report back to the TSAB in 2006 with the
results of the speed counts including a recommendation if the optional 6th
and the existing 1st speed hump east of Murray Drive are required.
5. Report No. TSAB05-029 – Pinnacle Trail – Parking Concerns
THAT parking be prohibited at anytime on the east, south, west and north
sides (inside sides) of Pinnacle Trail; and
THAT the Corporate Services Department be requested to introduce the
necessary by-law to implement the above recommendations; and
THAT staff be requested to send notifications to all affected homeowners;
and
THAT staff be requested to monitor Pinnacle Trail and Rush Road and
prepare a further report to the TSAB in summer 2006.
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6. November 2, 2005 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst
regarding Stone Road – Traffic Calming Request
THAT the white edge lines installed on Stone Road remain in place on a
permanent basis; and
THAT no further work be undertaken with regard to the implementation of
traffic calming measures on Stone Road; and
THAT a letter be sent to all residents who participated in the traffic calming
working groups for Stone Road.
8. November 1, 2005 letter from Ms. Tawnee Lemsisanith regarding parking
concerns on Pedersen Drive
THAT the existing “No Parking Anytime” prohibition on the north and south
sides of Pedersen Drive from Gateway Drive to a point 30 meters east of
Kirkvalley Crescent be removed; and
THAT “No Parking” from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. be installed on the north
and south sides of Pedersen Drive from Gateway Drive to a point 30
meters east of Kirkvalley Crescent; and
THAT a letter be sent to all affected residents with the TSAB’s
recommendations.
CARRIED
(d) Mr. John Rogers, CAO
Re: 2006 Business Plans
Mr. John Rogers, CAO, made a presentation to Council regarding the 2006
Business Plans, which included information regarding: the purpose of Business
Plans, key elements, future Business Plans, departmental review of three
highlights per department for 2006, as well as next steps.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the presentation of Business Plans by the CAO be received for
information.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it
was:
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT a special General Committee meeting be scheduled on November
29, 2005 to discuss the Business Plans in detail.
DEFEATED
The main motion was CARRIED.
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Resolution from Councillor Buck as per Notice of Motion given on November 1,
2005 at General Committee
Re: Child Care for Town Employees
(Added Item)
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor West
WHEREAS a workforce with knowledge and experience in their various
responsibilities is both a major resource and represents a significant
municipal investment; and
WHEREAS a sensible employer will always have regard for the well-being
of the workforce; and
WHEREAS Aurora is located within a highly competitive area for municipal
employees with a proven record of competence; and
WHEREAS Aurora, being a relatively small municipality, cannot hope to
compete with larger neighbouring municipalities in the area of financial
compensation…we must look for other ways to encourage our workforce
to continue in our employment; and
WHEREAS our workforce is young, energetic and ambitious and many
have young children; and
WHEREAS there is a suite of rooms in the Town Hall which are
significantly under utilized;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to
investigate and report to Council on the feasibility of establishing a
childcare centre in the Town Hall for the pre-school children of the Town of
Aurora’s workforce.
DEFEATED
9. Memo and Material from the Director of Corporate Services
Re: Bill 123, the Transparency in Public Matters Act, 2005
(Referred from November 8, 2005 Council Meeting)
and
Re: Bill 123, Transparency in Public Matters Act, 2005
Correspondence from York Region
(Material distributed previously with the November 8, 2005 Council Agenda)
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Council endorse Bill 123, the Transparency in Public Matters Act,
2005.
On a recorded vote the resolution was DEFEATED.
YEAS: 3 NAYS: 5
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Gaertner, Kean and Morris
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Buck, Vrancic, Wallace, West and Mayor Jones
Councillor Hogg was absent.
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VIII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1. General Committee Meeting Report No. 05-23, Tuesday, November 15, 2005
(2) PW05-032 - GO Transit Parking Concerns
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor West
THAT parking be limited on the following streets to two hours from
Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.:
a) East side of Larmont Street from Mosley Street to Metcalfe Street;
b) South side of Metcalfe Street from Wells Street to Edward Street;
c) North side of Metcalfe Street from Berczy Street to Larmont Street;
d) North side of Mosley Street from Larmont Street to Wells Street;
and
e) West side of Larmont Street from Wellington Street East to Mosley
Street; and
THAT staff be requested to monitor parking in the vicinity of the GO
Station and report back to Council once the new permanent parking lot
has been completely implemented to determine if further parking
prohibitions are required.
CARRIED
(15) Memo from Councillor Morris
Re: Federation of Canadian Municipalities/National Board of Directors
Meeting
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Council approve up to $300 to defray costs for Councillor Morris to
attend the Federation of Canadian Municipalities/National Board of
Directors Meeting, taking place in Ottawa from November 30, 2005 to
December 3, 2005.
CARRIED
Councillor Wallace, having previously declared an interest in Item 1(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) ADM05-022 – Library Square
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT staff be requested to canvass Members of Council to determine a
viable date and time in January or February of 2006, to hold a Special
General Committee Meeting to discuss Library Square; and
THAT a large advertisement be placed in the local newspapers to
identify when this meeting will take place and list the details of the
purpose of the meeting.
CARRIED
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(Added Item to General Committee Agenda of November 15, 2005)
Correspondence from Mr. Larry Dekkema of Ballymore Homes
Re: Item 4 - PL05-107 – Servicing Allocation – By-law 4721-05.D
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the correspondence be received; and
THAT the following three additional points, as recommended by Ballymore
Homes, be referred to staff for consideration:
a) If staff has recommended that an application/file be closed, then that
project should be removed from the list; and
b) If the landowner has “expressed an interest” in proceeding, but has not
submitted a complete application (with fees paid, etc), then that project
should be ranked as a very low priority; and
c) If an application is listed as ”on hold” by staff, then that application
should be ranked as low priority.
CARRIED
(5) TR05-032 – New Recreation Complex – Financial Update
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the report be received for information.
CARRIED
(7) TR05-033– Hydro Reserve Fund Investments
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the report be received for information.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT this meeting be extended beyond 10:30 p.m. in order to address the
remaining items on the agenda.
CARRIED
Councillor West left the meeting at 10:33 p.m.
Councillor Buck left the meeting at 10:35 p.m.
(11) Correspondence from the City of Markham
Re: Programs from the Markham Energy Conservation Office
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Council direct staff to initiate discussions with the Town of Markham
on establishing a partnership with Aurora to see if it could achieve
controlling energy costs and maximizing energy efficiency for Aurora.
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On a recorded vote the resolution was DEFEATED.
YEAS: 3 NAYS: 3
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Gaertner, Kean and Morris
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Vrancic, Wallace and Mayor Jones
Councillors Buck, Hogg and West were absent.
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT correspondence be received for information.
CARRIED
Councillor Buck returned to the meeting at 10:38 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the balance of the report of the General Committee Meeting No. 05-
22 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted.
CARRIED
3. Resolution from the Town of Markham
Re: Full Service Gas Stations
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Council receive and endorse the following resolution:
WHEREAS it is in the public interest to ensure accessibility to a full
range of services and facilities for all members of the public;
AND WHEREAS the elderly and persons with physical disabilities
or limitations require access to full service gas stations;
AND WHEREAS there are fewer and fewer gas stations in
Markham, and elsewhere in the vicinity, offering full service
facilities;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
THAT the Canadian Petroleum Products Institute be requested to
review with its Members the need to ensure that all gas stations
make provision for full service to patrons having special needs;
AND THAT the Province of Ontario be requested to address the
issue of accessibility to gas station service in Provincial policies and
guidelines pertaining to the accessibility needs of Ontarians;
AND THAT the Town of Markham Council and Staff use all
available tools to ensure the provision of a full service component
for all future gas station facilities in the Town of Markham;
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AND THAT the Mayor’s Office write to all gas station operators in
the Town of Markham to request them to review their current
operations to see what can be done to accommodate patrons with
special needs;
AND FURTHER THAT copies of this resolution be forwarded to the
Canadian Petroleum Products Institute, the Province of Ontario,
Region of York municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario and the Markham Advisory Committee for Accessibility.
CARRIED
5. LSAC05-10 – November 10, 2005 Leisure Services Advisory Committee
Meeting
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Kean
3. Review of Community Survey
THAT the results of the Community Survey be received for information.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Morris
2. Ms Patricia Robertson, Chief Executive Officer, York Region
Neighbourhood Services and Social Enterprise Canada and
Ms Kim Thomson, Director of Ontario Early Years Services and
Mr. Randy Reid, Director of Boys and Girls Clubs of York Region
Re: Proposal for the Jack Woods Property
THAT Council extend an invitation to Ms Patricia Robertson to make a
presentation to General Committee on a date which staff finds
appropriate.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee
meeting, held on November 10, 2005, be received for information and
Council endorse the following recommendations of the Leisure Services
Advisory Committee:
4. Activity Cost Analysis
THAT the Activity Cost Analysis be received for information.
CARRIED
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6. AHC05-07 – November 14, 2005 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
4. Proposed Severance/Demolition of 268 Kennedy St. W.
THAT the request to demolish 268 Kennedy St. W. be deferred to the next
Committee meeting. That the property owner engage the services of a
qualified engineer or house moving specialist and report back on the
feasibility of moving the house to another location on the subject lot; and
THAT in the interim a meeting or teleconference be held to rate the
building according to the Town’s Heritage Building Evaluation System.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Wallace
1. Committee Record
THAT the Committee Record of the Heritage Advisory Committee of
Aurora Meeting held on November 14, 2005 be received for information
and the following recommendations be endorsed.
2. Doors Open Aurora
THAT the Proposed Activities Program for the Doors Open Aurora, 2006
be approved in principle as amended.
3. NE Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District Advisory Subcommittee
THAT future meetings of the NE Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District
Advisory Subcommittee be held between 7:00 & 7:45 p.m. prior to the
normally scheduled dates of the Heritage Committee Meeting; and
THAT the information concerning the first public meeting of the Northeast
Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District Study be received; and
THAT the meeting notes of the Northeast Old Aurora Heritage
Conservation District Advisory Subcommittee meeting of October 5, 2005
be received; and
THAT the revised schedule of meetings for the Heritage Conservation
District Study be endorsed; and
THAT the concept of hosting a municipally sponsored heritage workshop
to offer the community an opportunity to learn about their heritage homes
be endorsed.
5. Policy Regarding the Demolition/Retention & Relocation of Heritage
Buildings
THAT the draft policy concerning the Demolition/Retention and Relocation
of Heritage Buildings be adopted; and
THAT the concept of an Heritage Advisory Committee of Aurora
Architectural Salvage Program be endorsed; and
THAT the Community Planner be requested to bring a report providing
details of the program for review by the committee at a future meeting;
and
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THAT Mr. & Mrs. Casella be thanked for their offer of providing a location
in their barn for the storage of artifacts as proposed by the program.
6. Town Coordinated Workshop
THAT as part of the ongoing program to inform Aurora’s residents about
heritage conservation and in support of the Northeast Old Aurora Heritage
Conservation District initiative in conjunction with the celebration of
Ontario Heritage Week; and
THAT a “Restoration Road Trip” Workshop be hosted in Aurora; and
THAT the following details of the workshop be endorsed:
• Date: February 18, 2006
• Location: Aurora’s Senior’s Centre
• Open to all
• Price: $10 per person for Aurora residents, $75 per person
for Non Aurora residents; and
THAT the $1,875 costs for the event be provided from the Heritage
Advisory Committee of Aurora budget.
7. Resignation of a Committee Member
THAT the letter of resignation from S. Jane Staunton be received; and
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee of Aurora expresses its
appreciation to Jane Staunton for all her efforts on behalf of the committee
during her time with the committee; and
THAT Council be requested to appoint a new member to serve on the
Heritage Advisory Committee of Aurora for the remainder of the 2004-06
term as soon as possible.
8. 34 Catherine St. – Historical Plaque Request
THAT a Town of Aurora Heritage Plaque be authorized for the property at
34 Catherine Avenue; and
THAT Ms. Jolyne (Doolittle) Bernardo, and Mr. Claire Doolittle be thanked
for their interest in commemorating their family home; and
THAT the plaque be inscribed with the following, Doolittle House C. 1880.
9. 75 Larmont St. – Building Renovation
THAT the information concerning the proposed addition to 75 Larmont
Street be received as information.
10. 47 Connaught St. – Building Addition
THAT the information concerning the proposed addition at 47 Connaught
Avenue be received.
11. 57 Fleury St. – Building Addition
THAT the information concerning the proposed addition to 57 Fleury
Street be received;
AND THAT the owners be thanked for their efforts to maintain the historic
architecture of 57 Fleury Street.
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12. 89 Wells St. – Heritage Designation
THAT the Community Planner be requested to bring forward a report on
the designation of the house at 89 Wells Street to a future meeting of the
Heritage Advisory Committee;
AND THAT Ms. Atkinson be thanked for her interest in preservation and
celebration of the heritage of her early 20th Century Arts and Crafts style
home.
13. 136 Centre St. – Application for Site Plan Control
THAT the information concerning the application for site plan control to
permit a spa and addition to a listed heritage building at 136 Centre Street
be received; and
THAT the commentary of the Community Planner and recommended
conditions for the site plan agreement as outlined in the staff
memorandum dated October 29, 2005 be endorsed.
14. Correspondence
THAT the correspondence be received for information.
CARRIED
8. Correspondence from the Canadian Commission for UNESCO
Re: Preliminary Proposal Calling for a Canadian Coalition of Municipalities
Against Racism
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the correspondence be received for information and referred to the
Region for comment and/or action.
CARRIED
11. LS05-061 – Lifesaving Society “Swim to Survive Program”
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT Council waive the pool fee in support of the “Swim to Survive”
program in the amount of $146.25.
CARRIED
IX REGIONAL REPORT
Mayor Jones advised that York Regional Police will be holding a public meeting
on November 23, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. to review the past year’s accomplishments.
X OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Mayor Jones inquired about attendance at the November 23, 2005 Public
Planning meeting and obtained five confirmations which would make quorum.
Councillor Buck gave Notice of Motion regarding traffic noise during the
November 11th Remembrance Day Service.
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Councillor Gaertner enquired from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer
as to when the report regarding Reserves and Reserve Funds would be
presented, to which Mr. Gutteridge responded that it would be presented on
Thursday, November 24, 2005. Councillor Gaertner requested that the
information be provided prior to the meeting.
Councillor Gaertner asked whether the 2004 audited statements have been
received to which the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer responded that
they have been and that the report will be presented at the December 6, 2005
General Committee meeting.
Councillor Kean congratulated the Aurora Seniors on their impressive new
building, which is now open.
XI READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the following listed by-law be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4722-05.T BEING A BY-LAW to
alter Heathwood Heights
Drive for the installation
of speed humps.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4716-05.D BEING A BY-LAW to
establish highways on Lot 1
Registered Plan 500
(Hilldale Road)
4718-05.T BEING A BY-LAW to
amend Parking By-law
4574-04.T as amended, with
respect to parking on
Larmont Street, Metcalfe
Street and Mosley Street.
4721-05.D BEING A BY-LAW to amend
By-law No. 2213-78, as
amended, being the Zoning
By-law of the Town of
Aurora.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Council recess at 11:08 p.m. to proceed to an In-Camera session to
discuss a personnel matter.
CARRIED
Council Meeting No. 05-37 Page 17 of 17
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the meeting reconvene at 11:15 p.m.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Mr. Nick Raconelli be appointed to the Committee of Adjustment.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the following listed by-law be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4723.05.C BEING A BY-LAW to
confirm actions by Council
resulting from meeting 05-37 of
November 22, 2005.
CARRIED
XIII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Kean
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 11:17 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK