MINUTES - Council - 20051213
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 05-39
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, December 13, 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 & Development Services,
Director of Public Works, Director of Financial
Services/ Treasurer, and Council/Committee
Secretary.
Following Open Forum the Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Mayor Jones declared an interest in Item 2 - Special General Committee Budget
Meeting Report No. 05-24 - regarding any budget issues relating to By-law
Services, due to the employment of his spouse in that area of the Corporate
Services Department and did not take part in any questions in this regard or
attempt in any way to influence the voting on such questions.
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department, with the following correction and additional items, be
approved:
Correction to Item 23(7) to read: “THAT Catherine Couchman be
appointed Vice-Chair of the Accessibility Advisory Committee for
2006”;
Memo from the Director of Public Works
Re: Removal of School Crossing Guard at the Intersection of
Wellington Street East and Wells Street
Correspondence from Councillor Morris
Re: FCM’s Summary of Board Outcomes and Standing Committee
Meetings
Waive Section 3.8(b) of the Procedural By-law to allow delegates to
speak on an item which is not on the agenda
CARRIED
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1. Memo from Councillor Morris
Re: Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT this matter be deferred to a General Committee meeting.
CARRIED
III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes of November 22, 2005, Meeting Number 05-37 and Special
Council – Public Planning Minutes of November 23, 2005, Meeting Number
05-38
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the Council Minutes from Meeting Number 05-37 and the Special
Council – Public Planning Minutes from Meeting Number 05-38 be
adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
IV PRESENTATIONS
(a) Presentation by Mr. Tom Yates of his photographs depicting the
construction of the new Seniors’ Centre
Mr. Tom Yates presented the Town of Aurora with three panels of photographs,
taken in succession, depicting the construction process of the new Seniors’
Centre. Mayor Jones thanked Mr. Yates for his thoughtful donation and
promised to display them in an appropriate location at the Seniors’ Centre.
(b) Presentation by Mayor Jones of Anti -Litter Plaques
Mayor Jones thanked the following businesses for their participation and
dedication to the Anti-Litter program and presented those in attendance with a
plaque, honouring their commitment to the cause:
Aurora Home Hardware
The Auroran Newspaper
Ballymore Building Corporation
Canadian Tire Associate Store
Environmental Advisory Committee
First Pro Shopping Centres
Home Depot Canada
Info Aurora
M&M Meat Shops
Mac’s Convenience Stores Inc.
Merkur Holdings
Miller Waste Systems
Shoppers Drug Mart
Senator Homes
Tim Horton’s (Aurora)
Tim Horton’s (Barrie)
Toppers Pizza
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V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 2, 4(3), 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 29 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:
3. Special General Committee Budget Meeting Report No. 05-25
Monday, November 28, 2005
THAT the report of the Special General Committee Budget Meeting No.
05-25 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted.
5. General Committee Meeting Report No. 05-27
Tuesday, December 6, 2005
THAT the Report of the General Committee Meeting No. 05-27 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted.
7. Resolution from the November 22, 2005 Council Meeting
THAT the appointment of Mr. Nick Raconelli to the Committee of
Adjustment be referred to By-law 4726-05.H on this agenda.
12. Resolution from the GTAH Mayors & Chairs Meeting held on November 25,
2005
Re: Gun Violence
THAT Council receive and endorse the resolution from the GTAH Mayors
and Chairs Meeting held on November 25, 2005 regarding gun violence.
13. Resolution from the GTAH Mayors & Chairs Meeting held on November 25,
2005
Re: Environmental Assessment Process & Waste Management
THAT Council receive and endorse the resolution from the GTAH Mayors
and Chairs Meeting held on November 25, 2005 regarding the
Environmental Assessment Process & Waste Management.
14. Resolution from the GTAH Mayors & Chairs Meeting held on November 25,
2005
Re: Health Care
THAT Council receive and endorse the resolution from the GTAH Mayors
and Chairs Meeting held on November 25, 2005 regarding health care.
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17. ADM05-024 – Update of Strategic Plan
THAT DPRA Canada Inc. be engaged as consultants to review, develop
and update the Town of Aurora’s Strategic Plan; and
THAT staff be authorized to sign all necessary documents and take all
necessary steps to proceed with the review, development and update of
the Town of Aurora’s Strategic Plan.
18. ADM05 -025 – Diagnostic Analysis of the Public Works Department and the
Parks Division of Leisure Services Contract
THAT Council retain the services of Covenco Ltd. to conduct a Service
Diagnostic Analysis of the Public Works Department and the Parks
Division of Leisure Services; and
THAT staff be authorized to sign all necessary documents to proceed with
the contract with Covenco Ltd.; and
THAT the provisions of the Purchasing By-law be waived for the purposes
of sole sourcing this contract.
22. Recommendation from In-Camera Meeting of December 6, 2005
THAT Ms Nadine Raymond be appointed to the Accessibility Advisory
Committee.
28. Business Plans and Key Performance Indicators
THAT Council receive the Business Plans and Key Performance
Indicators for information and refer to the December 15, 2005 Special
General Committee Budget meeting.
CARRIED
VII DELEGATIONS
(a) Ms Flo Murray
Re: Auro ra Seniors’ Centre Fundraising
Ms Flo Murray addressed Council, on behalf of the Aurora Seniors’ Association,
to provide an update on their fundraising program. Ms Murray advised that a
total of $250,671.24 has been raised through a number of initiatives, some of
which were: $25,509.55 from “Buy A Brick”, $2,665.00 from a fashion show,
$40,000.00 from the Mayor’s Golf Tournament, $40,084.00 from the Magna
Hoedown, $8,201 from the Farmers Market headed by Councillor Kean, and
$126,000 from naming rights sponsorships headed by Councillor West.
Other events undertaken by the seniors were: selling raffle tickets, marquee
tickets, hoedown tickets, fashion show tickets, soliciting door prizes, holding
dances, bazaars and garage sales and selling t-shirts and calendars.
Ms Murray also advised that 126 new members have joined the Aurora Seniors’
Centre since the opening and since November 1, 2005. 1,731 people have
enjoyed the new building.
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Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the delegation be received with thanks and gratitude.
CARRIED
(b) Mr. Jody Matthew, Ms Lindsay Hartley & Ms Anne Byerlay
Re: Crossing Guard at Wellington Street East & Wells Street
Mr. Jody Matthew addressed Council to support the Director of Public Works’
recommendations that the elimination of the school crossing guard at Wellington
Street East & Wells Street be reconsidered.
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the delegation be received; and
THAT Council reconsider the elimination of the school crossing guard at
the intersection of Wellington Street East and Wells Street; and
THAT the matter of the school crossing guard at the intersection of
Wellington Street East and Wells Street be referred to staff for a further
report, said report to be prepared in conjunction with representatives of
the York Region District School Board, Wells Street School and the
Region of York; and
THAT the report be submitted to the Traffic Safety Advisory Board at their
May 10, 2006 meeting in order to be presented to Council at their June 13,
2006 meeting; and
THAT no action is taken until the final recommendations are approved by
Council.
CARRIED
(c) Ms Valerie Williams, Manager, Engineering, Water and Wastewater
and Ms Debbie Korolnek, General Manager, Water and Wastewater,
Region of York
Re: Aurora/Newmarket Water Supply System
Ms Valerie Williams and Ms Debbie Korolnek addressed Council to present the
background, project description and system components included in the
determination of the preferred route for water supply from the Maple reservoir to
Aurora and Newmarket. Ms Williams and Ms Korolnek advised that the study
was undertaken in order to meet future water servicing requirements created by
population and employment growth within Aurora and Newmarket.
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the delegation be received for information.
CARRIED
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(d) Presentation by the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer on the
Draft 2006 Operating & Capital Budget and opportunity for general
public input on the proposed budgets
The Director of Financial Services/Treasurer addressed Council to provide
information on the 2006 budget process. The Director indicated that, from a staff
perspective, the operating costs are in line and therefore, in order to create
savings, Council would need to concentrate on the levels of service that are
being provided. The Director advised that the line items are the responsibility of
the CAO, the Director of Financial Services and the Directors, and that these
have been reviewed in detail. The Director requested that, should Council feel
that additional information is required in order to make informed decisions, that
this be requested of staff.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the delegation be received for information.
CARRIED
Opportunity for Public Input
Mr. John Cunningham, resident of Aurora, addressed Council to express his
concerns regarding the possible tax increases in the proposed 2006 budget.
VIII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Item 21 – Central York Fire Services Report 2005-13 be brought
forward for discussion.
CARRIED
21. Central York Fire Services Report 2005-13
Re: Municipal Emergency Plans
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor West
THAT Fire Services Report 2005-13 dated December 13, 2005, be
received for information; and
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora enact by By-law 4731-05.P and
the Emergency Plan attached as Attachment “A”.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Item 6 – Central York Fire Services – Joint Council Committee
Meeting Minutes of November 23, 2005 be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
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6. Central York Fire Services – Joint Council Committee Meeting Minutes of
November 23, 2005
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the Central York Fire Services – Joint Council Committee Meeting
minutes of November 23, 2005 be received for information.
CARRIED
Mayor Jones, having previously declared an interest in Item 2, did not take part in any
discussion in this regard. Mayor Jones vacated the Chair and Councillor Morris
assumed the Chair.
2. Special General Committee Budget Meeting Report No. 05-24
Thursday, November 24, 2005
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the 2006 Financial Services Capital and Operating Budget be
received for information.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the balance of the report of the Special General Committee Budget
Meeting No. 05-24 be received and the recommendations carried by the
Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
Councillor Morris vacated the Chair and Mayor Jones resumed the Chair.
4. Special General Committee Budget Meeting Report No. 05-26
Monday, December 5, 2005
3. Public Works Capital Initiatives - PW05-035 - Waste Management 2006
Budget – Consideration of Bi-Weekly Waste Collection
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT if Council wishes to co-ordinate implementation of the 3-stream
waste collection system with the other “northern” York Region
municipalities, staff be requested to:
a) Report further on the matter of an amalgamated tender call for the
collection of green bin, recyclable and landfill materials with the
northern municipalities of York Region specifically with respect to
the timing for the tender call and implementation of the 3-stream
collection system; and
b) Remove $200,000 from the waste collection budget as presented to
the Special General Committee meeting of November 28, 2005;
and
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c) Set aside $5,000 from the funds noted in recommendation No. 2.2
of report PW05-035 as Aurora’s share to engage a consultant to
prepare the necessary tender documents in co-operation with the
other northern municipalities of York Region; and
d) Report further on the waste collection schedule and parameter
aspects for Council’s consideration.
THAT Tender No. PW-1999-13 - Waste Management Services Collection
Tender be extended to May 1, 2007 with the same existing terms,
conditions and unit prices except that the unit prices be increased
September 1, 2006 by the increase in the yearly Consumer Price Index
from September 1, 2005 to September 1, 2006 to a maximum of 4%; and
THAT staff present to Council for approval the amended agreement with
Miller Waste Systems for the extension of Tender No. PW-199-13 as
described in recommendation 2.5 of Report PW05-035; and
THAT report PW05-035 be referred to the December 13, 2005 Council
meeting for public input and the December 20, 2005 Council meeting for
decision by Council.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the balance of the report of the Special General Committee Budget
Meeting No. 05-26 be received and the recommendations carried by the
Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
8. ADM05-017 – The Town of Aurora’s Business Ambassadors Program -
New Terms of Reference
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Council approve report ADM05-017 – The Town of Aurora’s
Business Ambassadors Program – New Terms of Reference.
CARRIED
9. Memo from the Director of Corporate Services/Town Clerk
Re: Proposed Special General Committee Budget Meeting
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Council confirm that a Special General Committee Budget meeting
will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 15, 2005.
CARRIED
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10. Resolution resulting from the Notice of Motion by Councillor Buck at the
November 22, 2005 Council meeting
Re: Remembrance Day
and
26. Resolution resulting from the Notice of Motion by Councillor Morris at the
November 15, 2005 General Committee Meeting
Re: Remembrance Day
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Morris
WHEREAS, for generations communities throughout the Commonwealth
have marked their remembrance of young lives cut cruelly short by the
brutality of war by observing two minutes of silence at the eleventh hour of
the eleventh day of the eleventh month; and
WHEREAS, traffic on Yonge Street at the location of the Cenotaph does
not permit the observation of two minutes of silence in the Town of
Aurora;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT hereafter, for fifteen
minutes before eleven o’clock a.m. until fifteen minutes after eleven
o’clock a.m. on November 11th, Yonge Street traffic be diverted from a
sufficient distance point north and south, to allow the silence to be
observed and that staff be directed to take the appropriate
administrative steps to initiate this process on an annual basis.
CARRIED
11. Resolution to Stand up for Ontario’s Dairy, Poultry and Egg Farmers by
Supporting the Preservation of Supply Management
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the resolution to stand up for Ontario’s dairy, poultry and egg
farmers by supporting the preservation of supply management be
received.
DEFEATED
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the resolution to stand up for Ontario’s dairy, poultry and egg
farmers by supporting the preservation of supply management be received
and endorsed.
CARRIED
15. RSJ Holdings vs. London Decision
Re: Ontario Court of Appeal Restricts Scope of Closed Meetings
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Council receive for information the RSJ Holdings vs. London
decision and refer to the CAO for a memo regarding what implications this
would have on Council.
On a recorded vote the resolution was DEFEATED.
YEAS: 4 NAYS: 4
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Gaertner, Kean, Morris and Wallace
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Buck, Vrancic, West and Mayor Jones
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Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor West
THAT Council receive for information the RSJ Holdings vs. London
decision.
CARRIED
16. Correspondence from Ms Christine Tomaselli, Resident
Re: Parking on Pinnacle Trail
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the correspondence from Ms Christine Tomaselli regarding parking
on Pinnacle Trail be received for information.
CARRIED
19. CS05-039 – Re-enactment of Municipal By-laws
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Council re-enact the list of regulatory by-laws to comply with the
provisions of the Municipal Act 2001, as amended.
CARRIED
20. TR05-038 – Disposition of Aurora Hydro Connection Sale Proceeds
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Council proceed with the plan as outlined in Council report TR05-
038 to develop a procedure to acquire ideas for the disposition of the
Aurora Hydro Connection Sale Proceeds; and
THAT the CAO and Treasurer bring back a recommendation with the
names of the individuals to work on this project, together with a proposed
budget.
CARRIED
23. ACCESS05-09 – November 30, 2005 Accessibility Advisory Committee
Meeting
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Accessibility Advisory Committee
Meeting 05-09 held on November 30, 2005 be received as information and
the following recommendations of the Accessibility Advisory Committee be
endorsed:
2. Verbal Report from Director of Corporate Services
Re: Status of the Automated Door Replacement Tender
THAT the details regarding the tender for the installation of the automatic
doors at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex and Town Hall be supported
and that the work on the wall section be delayed until the functionality of
the doors is determined.
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3. Draft Promotional Information for the Accessibility Advisory Committee
THAT the proposed promotional brochure be adopted; and
THAT the Committee Members forward comments regarding the brochure
to staff by December 13, 2005.
4. 2006 Accessibility Plan
THAT the verbal update from the Director of Corporate Services regarding
the 2006 Accessibility Plan be received for information purposes; and
THAT a meeting be held on Friday, January 6, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. in the
Leksand Room to discuss ideas for the 2006 Accessibility Plan.
5. Correspondence from Ivy Henriksen
Re: Nomination of David Lepofsy for the Order of Ontario
THAT the correspondence from Ivy Henriksen be received for information
purposes; and
THAT should a Member of the Committee support the nomination, they
send a letter of support to Ms Henriksen.
6. Correspondence from Ms Lily Markovzki
Re: Accessibility at Kennel Inn
THAT the correspondence from Ms Markovzki regarding accessibility at
Kennel Inn be received; and
THAT the Council endorse the request from the Director of Corporate
Services that the facility be accessible; and
THAT Council consider as part of the tender process that future outside
contract services be accessible to all residents.
7. Appointment of Accessibility Advisory Committee Chair and Vice
Chair for 2006
THAT John Lenchak be appointed Chair of the Accessibility Advisory
Committee for 2006; and
THAT Catherine Couchman be appointed Vice-Chair of the Accessibility
Advisory Committee for 2006.
8. Correspondence from the Town of Newmarket
Re: Request to Host Regional Accessibility Advisory
Committees Breakfast Meeting
THAT the Aurora Accessibility Advisory Committee host the next Regional
Accessibility Advisory Committee breakfast meeting on January 25, 2006
at 9:00 a.m.
9. Handicapped Parking Spaces at the Super Store
THAT staff be directed to contact the owners of the Super Store to request
them to relocate the handicapped parking spaces closer to the entrance of
the medical offices.
CARRIED
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24. FAC05-05 – November 14, 2005 Finance Advisory Committee Meeting
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Wallace
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Finance Advisory Committee Meeting
05-05, held on November 14, 2005, be received for information and
Council endorse the following recommendations of the Finance Advisory
Committee:
2. FAC05-001 - Citizen Satisfaction Report, February 2005
THAT report FAC05-001 be received for information and referred to staff
for assistance in Strategic Planning, Business Planning and Service
Review.
3. Finance Advisory Committee Pending List
THAT the updated pending list indicating that all outstanding issues have
been completed, be received.
4. Memorandum from the Chief Administrative Officer – 2006 Business Plans
THAT the 2006 Business Plan be received; and
THAT staff be directed to provide three to five measurable objectives for
inclusion in the 2006 Business Plans; and
THAT staff provide an overview of the three year plan for each
department; and
THAT staff provide an impact analysis of the sale of Aurora Hydro; and
THAT the comments of Mr. Al Wilson be received and incorporated with
the revision of the 2006 Business Plans.
CARRIED
25. EAC05 -11 – November 14, 2005 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting
2. Proposed 2006 Budget
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee recommend to Council that
the proposed budget for 2006 for the Environmental Advisory Committee
of $7,000, be endorsed.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Kean
1. THAT the Committee Record 05-11 of the Environmental Advisory
Committee meeting held on November 14, 2005 be received for
information and Council endorse the following recommendations of the
Environmental Advisory Committee:
3. Informational Items
THAT Agenda Items 6, 7, 13, 14, and 15 be deferred to the December 12,
2005, Environmental Advisory Committee meeting.
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4. Press Release
York Region’s 2005 School Litter Roundup a Success
THAT Council request York Region to include the Aurora Environmental
Advisory Committee and other known Environmental Advisory
Committee’s in York Region in the circulation of any literature around the
School Litter Roundup days in future years.
5. Correspondence from the Greater Toronto Area Clean Air Council
(referred to EAC from Council – November 8, 2005)
THAT the correspondence from the Greater Toronto Area Clean Air
Council be deferred to the December 12, 2005, Environmental Advisory
Committee meeting.
6. Town Facility – Pilot Project for Energy and Waste Reduction
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee endorses the selection of
the Aurora Community Centre for the Pilot Project for Energy and Waste
Reduction; and
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee further requests that staff be
directed to meet with Mr. Robert Cook for the purpose of exploring and
defining waste diversion opportunities at the Aurora Community Centre as
a pilot project; and
THAT Mr. Robert Cook report back on this issue at the January 2006
Environmental Advisory Committee meeting.
7. Environmental Advisory Committee – Pending List
THAT the Sub-Committee Chairs review the Environmental Advisory
Committee Pending List, noting the particular priorities of their Sub-
Committee, and provide this information to the Deputy Clerk before the
next Environmental Advisory Committee meeting; and
THAT the Director of Public Works review the Environmental Advisory
Committee Pending list and provide any updates to the Deputy Clerk.
8. Resignation of Member
THAT the resignation of Angie Thurston be received with regret.
CARRIED
27. TR05-039 – Municipal Funding Agreement for the Transfer of Federal Gas
Tax Revenues
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor West
THAT Council pass the appropriate by-law to authorize the signing of an
agreement between the Town of Aurora and The Association of
Municipalities of Ontario for the transfer of Federal gas tax revenues; and
THAT Council approve the allocation of the Federal gas tax revenues to
be spent on various road programs and that the Town Engineer submit the
appropriate pre-approval applications.
CARRIED
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29. EDAC05-09 – November 16, 2005 Economic Development Advisory
Committee Meeting
11. Yonge Street Commercial Area Sub-Committee - Minutes of July 7, 2005
and September 1, 2005
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the Minutes of July 7, 2005 and September 1, 2005 Yonge Street
Commercial Area Sub-Committee be reconsidered.
a) Yonge Street Commercial Area Sub-Committee – Minutes of July
7, 2005
Other Business
THAT the staff provide in writing to the Economic Development
Advisory Committee, the Town’s policy and process for by-laws
enforcement; and
THAT a letter be sent to the owners of the Bacon Basketware
congratulating them on the recent renovations to the building; and
THAT a letter be sent to the owners and proprietors of Mac Fleming
and Mary’s Flowers, congratulating them on the outdoor
renovations to the Temperance Street entranceways of their
respective stores; and
THAT the Director of Public Works be requested to contact GO and
VIVA to request the installation of garbage receptacles at the
respective transit stops.
b) Yonge Street Commercial Area Sub-Committee - Minutes of
September 1, 2005
THAT the Economic Development Officer contact the owners of
Bacon Basketware to investigate the feasibility of painting a
“Farmers’ Market” wall mural on the building’s east wall on
Temperance Street, at no cost to the Town; and
THAT the Economic Development Officer be requested to contact
the building owner and/or tenant and Coca-Cola to investigate the
feasibility of restoring the Coca-Cola wall advertisement on Yonge
Street to its original condition, at no cost to the Town.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Economic Development Advisory
Committee Meeting 05-09 held on November 16, 2005 be received as
information and the following recommendations of the Economic
Development Advisory Committee be endorsed:
2. Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting No. 05-08, dated
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
THAT, subject to clarification by staff, the Meeting Report No. 05-08 be
adopted.
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3. ADM05-017 - The Town of Aurora's Business Ambassadors Program -
New Terms of Reference
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee endorse the
attached document, entitled “The Aurora Business Ambassadors Program
– Composition, Role and Terms of Reference”, dated November 16, 2005,
as prepared by the Economic Development Division and attached to
Report ADM05-017 and forward this report and the attached document to
Council for approval; and
THAT the document entitled “The Aurora Business Ambassadors Program
– Composition, Role and Terms of Reference” dated November 16, 2005
become the guiding plan for the program.
4. Memorandum from Economic Development Officer - Economic Sectors
Analysis for the Town of Aurora
THAT the Memorandum from Economic Development Officer - Economic
Sectors Analysis for the Town of Aurora be received; and
THAT proposed schedule of completion be endorsed as follows:
January 11, 2006 Presentation/input from Economic Development
Advisory Committee
February 27, 2006 Draft report to Economic Development Officer
March 20, 2006 Draft report to be circulated to staff
March 22, 2006 Review by Economic Development Advisory
Committee
March 27, 2006 Presentation to Council for consideration; and
THAT the comparative municipalities for the analysis include Milton,
Woodstock and Oakville; and
THAT the January 11, 2006 meeting be held at 7:00 a.m. to consider the
following matters:
Delegation by UrbanMetrics Inc. regarding the Economic Sectors
Analysis for the Town of Aurora; and
Delegation by Meridian Planning Consultants Regarding the Official
Plan Review pertaining to the Industrial/Commercial Sector of the
municipality.
5. Memorandum from Economic Development Officer - Town of Aurora’s On-
line Business Directory – ‘Your Local Marketplace’
THAT the Memorandum from Economic Development Officer - Town of
Aurora’s On-line Business Directory – ‘Your Local Marketplace’ be
received for information purposes.
6 Memorandum from Economic Development Officer- Pending File – Update
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to report to the
Economic Development Advisory Committee regarding the rationale for
the following matters:
the role of the Economic Development Officer
the reporting structure
the status of the expansion of the Economic Development Division as
approved by Council
the role of the Communications/Marketing Co-ordinator as outlined in
the Report ADM05-021 – Civic Administration - Revised
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THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be invited to the next Economic
Development Advisory Committee meeting; and
THAT the next meeting of the Economic Development Advisory
Committee meeting, subject to meeting room availability, be held on
Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at 7:30 a.m.; and
THAT the Memorandum from Economic Development Officer- Pending
File – Update, be received.
7. Memorandum from Economic Development Officer - New Town of Aurora
2005 Business Directory (Handout at meeting)
THAT the New Town of Aurora 2005 Business Directory be received; and
THAT the Committee Members forward any comments to the Economic
Development Officer.
8. 2005 Town of Aurora Annual Report (Handout at Meeting)
THAT 2005 Town of Aurora Annual Report be received for information;
and
THAT the Committee Members forward any comments to the Economic
Development Officer.
9 Yonge Street Commercial Area Sub-Committee - Minutes of October 6,
2005
THAT the Minutes of the October 6, 2005 Yonge Street Commercial Area
Sub-Committee be received for information.
10. Yonge Street Commercial Area Sub-Committee
Minutes of November 3, 2005
THAT the Minutes of the November 3, 2005 Yonge Street commercial
Area Sub-Committee be received for information
12. Meeting Dates – December 2005 and January 2006
THAT the following meeting dates be confirmed:
December 14, 2005 at 7:30 a.m.
January 11, 2006 at 7:00 a.m.
CARRIED
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
Councillor Kean requested, on behalf of the Aurora Historical Society, whether
their permit fees of $12,294 could be waived to which Mayor Jones advised that
the Aurora Historical Society must provide a formal letter to the Town with the
request.
Councillor Kean thanked all those who attended the Women’s Centre of York
Region’s Open House as well as the staff for their hard work.
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Councillor Kean congratulated the Province of Ontario, Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Housing, for introducing Bill 51, which will strengthen Council’s
decision making abilities.
Councillor Gaertner advised that she attended a Tea at the Log House, put on by
the Women’s Centre of York Region, and congratulated them on all of their hard
work.
Councillor Morris advised that the Women’s Centre of York Region runs a food
pantry which is looking for donations and will assist 30% of the families in Aurora.
Councillor Morris advised that the ice skaters in Aurora will be putting on their
annual show in April, and since they have changed their electrical contactor, the
new contractor requires information on the load bearing weight of the beams in
ACC#1 at the Aurora Community Centre. Councillor Morris appealed to anyone
with this information to come forward.
XI READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4725-05.H BEING A BY-LAW to
appoint a Chief Building Official
4726-05.H BEING A BY-LAW to
amend By-law 4500-04.C to
appoint a new member to the
Committee of Adjustment.
(Appointing of N. Raconelli)
4727-05.H BEING A BY-LAW to
appoint members to the
Property Standards Committee
4728-05.T BEING A BY-LAW to
amend Parking By-law 4574-04.T
as amended, with respect to
parking on Pedersen Drive
4729-05.R BEING A BY-LAW to
designate a certain property as
being of historic and/or
architectural value or interest
“The Wilton Barn” – 13831 Leslie
St.
4731-05.P BEING A BY-LAW to
adopt a Municipal Emergency
Management Program which
includes an emergency plan for
protecting property, and the health,
safety and welfare of the inhabitants
of an emergency area.
4732-05.T BEING A BY-LAW to amend
Parking By-law 4574-04.T as
amended, with respect to parking
on Pinnacle Trail.
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4733-05.L BEING A BY-LAW to
authorize the execution of an
agreement between The
Corporation of the Town of
Aurora and The Association of
Municipalities of Ontario
pertaining to the Transfer of
Federal Gas Tax Revenues
Under the New Deal for Cities
and Communities.
4734-05.P BEING A BY-LAW to regulate the
planting of shade or ornamental
trees upon the highways under
the jurisdiction of the Town of
Aurora
4735-05.P BEING A BY-LAW to
establish and maintain a system
for the collection and disposal of
refuse in the Town of Aurora
4736-05.P BEING A BY-LAW to prohibit and
regulate the sale and setting off
of fireworks in the Town.
4737-05.P BEING A BY-LAW to require
adequate heating for rental
accommodations.
4738-05.P BEING A BY-LAW to
require the cleaning and clearing
of any ground or yards and to
prohibit the dumping of refuse.
4739-05.P BEING A BY-LAW to
prohibit the undertaking of
roadside sales.
4740-05.P BEING A BY-LAW to regulate
and/or prohibit the use of certain
weapons in the Town of Aurora.
4741-05.T BEING A BY-LAW to
regulate the manner in which
persons may enter on Town
boulevards for the purpose of
constructing access driveways or
to connect to Town services.
4742-05.P BEING A BY-LAW to
apportion the cost of division
fences in the Town of Aurora
4743-05.P BEING A BY-LAW to regulate the
discharge of sewage into the
municipal sewage system and to
control connections to the
municipal sewage system (the
Sewer Control By-law).
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4744-05.P BEING A BY-LAW to
regulate the obstruction of
highways and the crossing of
boulevards by delivery vehicles
(the Highway Obstruction By-
law).
4745-05.P BEING A BY-LAW to
prescribe the time and
precautions for open air burning
4746-05.P BEING A BY-LAW to regulate
and prohibit the causing of noise
or nuisance.
4747-05.P BEING A BY-LAW to regulate
various matters relating to the
licensing and control of dogs in
the Town of Aurora
4748-05.P BEING A BY-LAW to
provide for the numbering of
buildings and lots in the Town of
Aurora.
4749-05.P BEING A BY-LAW for prohibiting
and regulating the keeping of and
being at large or trespassing of
cats and for requiring the
identification of such animals.
4750-05.T BEING A BY-LAW to provide for
the procedure to temporarily
close to vehicular traffic, for such
time as may be specified, any
highway or portion thereof under
the jurisdiction of the Town of
Aurora.
4751-05.P BEING A BY-LAW to
control the dumping of fill and
alteration of grades
4752-05.P BEING A BY-LAW to
for the use, regulation and
government of Parks and Public
Places in the Town of Aurora
4753-05.P BEING A BY-LAW
for prescribing the height and
description of lawful fences in the
Town of Aurora, and for requiring
the owners of privately owned
outdoor pools to erect and
maintain fences and gates
around such pools
4754-05.P BEING A BY-LAW
requiring properties to be
maintained in a safe condition
and kept clear of waste.
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4730-05.C BEING A BY-LAW to
confirm actions by Council
resulting from the meeting of
December 13, 2005.
CARRIED
XII IN-CAMERA
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor West
THAT Council proceed In-Camera to address a property matter.
.
CARRIED
XIII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor West
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK