MINUTES - Council - 20060328
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 06-09
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Gaertner,
Hogg, Kean, Morris, Vrancic, Wallace and West.
MEMBERS ABSENT None
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Building, Director of
Leisure Services, Director of Planning, Director of
Public Works, Director of Financial Services/
Treasurer, Town Solicitor and Council/Committee
Secretary.
Following Open Forum the Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Vrancic declared an interest in Item 5(2) - Parking Limit Request on
Wellington Street East due to his office being located in the area, 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 Kean declared an interest in Item 2(2) - Correspondence from the
Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton Mayors and Regional Chairs Group
regarding Replica and Imitation Fire Arms due to the fact that the company he
works for sells such items, 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 Morris Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department, with the following additional items, be approved:
Item 18 - NEW ITEM
Memo from Director of Corporate Services
Re: Assembly Session for Strategic Plan Visioning
Item 6 – REVISION
Finance Advisory Committee Record 06-01
CARRIED
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III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Special Council – Public Planning Minutes of February 22, 2006, Meeting
Number 06-06, Council Minutes of February 28, 2006, Meeting Number 06-
07 and Special Council Minutes of March 7, 2006, Meeting Number 06-08
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the Special Council – Public Planning Minutes of February 22,
2006, Council Minutes of February 28, 2006 and Special Council Minutes
of March 7, 2006 be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
IV PRESENTATIONS
(a) Ms Virginia Hackson, Easter Seals’ District Council Chairperson
and Ms Kaitlyn Lenchak, 2006 Easter Seals Ambassador (Provincial)
Re: Easter Seals Month
Ms Kaitlyn Lenchak addressed Council to make everyone aware that March is
Easter Seals Month and that at the Con Smythe Dinner on February 9, 2006 she
was named the 2006 Provincial Easter Seals Ambassador. Ms Lenchak advised
that she will be meeting with Prime Minister Stephen Harper in the near future to
discuss friends and community. As well, Ms Lenchak indicated that this year is
the 30th Anniversary of the Persechini Run/Walk and she encouraged everyone
to participate. Ms Lenchak then presented Mayor Jones with a framed certificate
commemorating the Easter Seals 2006 campaign.
(b) Mayor Jones presented to Council, 26 Bantam-aged Hockey Players
from Leksand, Sweden
Mayor Jones welcomed a group of Bantam-aged hockey players and their
coaches from Leksand, Sweden, who are visiting from March 27 to April 2, 2006.
The boys will be playing three hockey games against Aurora players on March
29th at 6:30 p.m. at the Aurora Community Centre 1 (ACC1), March 30th at 7:00
p.m. at ACC1 and March 31st at 7:00 p.m. at ACC2. The games will be free of
charge and everyone is invited to attend. The names of those that are visiting
are as follows:
Sebastian Eriksson Carl Prytz
Oskar Andersson Axel Hultman
Anders Jinghage Oskar Kolmyr
Jonas Axelsson Erik Carls
Victor Rask Richard Gostas
Jakob Ohlsson Robin Hedkvist
Erik Hjerpe Andreas Gallstedt
Martin Andersson
Fredrik Gostas Niklas Gallstedt, Coach
Robin Bramstedt Joakim Ostlund, Assistant Coach
Rickard Blomkvist Anders Backlund, Assistant Coach
Adrian Kastel Peter Mattsson, Equipment Manager
Fredrik Eriksson Peter Eliasson, Equipment Manager
Sebastian Vestberg Dan Rask, Team Manager
Johannes Gustaffson
Emil Mattsson Jan Eriksson, Tour Co-ordinator
Andreas Norden Brigitta Eriksson, Official Spokesperson
David Sandin
Dennis Eliasson
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Councillor Hogg arrived at 7:15 p.m.
V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 2(2), 3, 5(2), 5(8), 5(10), 6, 7(2), 7(3), 7(4), 8(8), 9, 11, 12, 13, 16 and 17
were identified for discussion.
VI ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Wallace
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:
1. Special General Committee Meeting Report No. 06-05
Tuesday, March 7, 2006 (Revised as of March 22, 2006)
THAT the Report of the Special General Committee Meeting No. 06-05 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted.
4. SDTF06-01 – February 23, 2006 Secondary Dwelling Unit Task Force
Meeting
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Secondary Dwelling Unit Task Force
meeting, held on February 23, 2006, be received for information and
Council endorse the following recommendations of the Secondary
Dwelling Unit Task Force:
2. Review Terms of Reference and Recap
THAT the Director of Building Administration bring forward to Council an
Interim Report detailing the progress to date of the Secondary Dwelling
Unit Task Force, concluding that there is not enough time to fulfill their
mandate as set out in their Terms of Reference, and requesting direction
from Council on how to proceed; and
THAT the Secondary Dwelling Unit Task Force not meet again until the
Interim Report goes to Council and direction is received.
10. Resolution from the Township of King
Re: Ontario Federation of Agriculture and Ontario Farmland Trust
THAT the resolution from the Township of King regarding the Ontario
Federation of Agriculture and Ontario Farmland Trust be received and
endorsed.
14. BA06-004 – Variance to Sign By-law 462204.P - Dollarama
15260 Yonge Street
THAT Council approve the request from Dollarama to allow for two new
wall signs on the west and north elevation over the front entrance, in
addition to two existing wall signs on the east and south elevation over the
rear entrance, conditional upon the permanent removal of three sign
boxes as shown on Figure 3 of Report BA06-004.
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15. LS06-011 – Tender LS2006-35 and LS2006-25 – Aurora Community Centre
#1 Arena – Slab and Dasher Board System Replacement
THAT Council award Tender LS2006-35 to A-Con Construction Ltd. in the
amount of $396,940 for the refrigerated slab replacement at the Aurora
Community Centre #1; and
THAT Council award Tender LS2006-25 to Sport Systems Corporation in
the amount of $133,800 for the dasher board and arena glass
replacement at the Aurora Community Centre #1; and THAT additional funding be approved from the Municipal Capital Reserve
in the amount of $80,740.
CARRIED
Councillor West arrived at 7:25 p.m.
VII DELEGATIONS
(a) Mr. John Clement, Aurora Community Arboretum (ACA)
Re: Item 7 – Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
of March 9, 2006
Mr. John Clement addressed Council to show a photo presentation representing
the vision that the Aurora Community Arboretum Board of Directors has for the
arboretum. Mr. Clement requested that Council support this vision by approving
the Arboretum Master Plan and endorsing the funding of $91,800 for the first
year, indicating that once Council has endorsed the Plan, the Committee would
be able to move forward with obtaining funding from other sources, such as
Trillium and TD Canada Trust.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and that Item 7(2) be
brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
7. LSAC06-03 – March 9, 2006 Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
2. DELEGATIONS
Mr. Gordon Barnes, Mr. Tom Yates and Mr. John Clement
Aurora Community Arboretum – Master Plan
THAT Council endorse the Aurora Community Arboretum Master Plan and
refer the 10 year funding requirements to staff for consideration as part of
the 2007 budget presentation; and
THAT the Director of Leisure Services report back on possible funding
sources that may be available in the 2006 budget to accommodate the
first year funding requirements of the Aurora Community Arboretum
Master Plan; and
THAT the report from the Director of Leisure Services also include other
priority items that were deleted from the budget.
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DEFEATED
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
2. DELEGATIONS
Mr. Gordon Barnes, Mr. Tom Yates and Mr. John Clement
Aurora Community Arboretum – Master Plan
THAT Council endorse the Aurora Community Arboretum Master
Plan and refer the 10 year funding requirements to staff for
consideration as part of the 2007 budget presentation; and
THAT the Director of Leisure Services report back on possible
funding sources that may be available in the 2006 budget to
accommodate the first year funding requirements of the Aurora
Community Arboretum Master Plan.
CARRIED
(b) Mr. Dave Weldon, CivicSolutions
Re: Item 16 – ADM06 -006 – Consultation Process –
Hydro Sale Proceeds
Mr. Dave Weldon addressed Council to outline the consultation process
regarding the hydro sale proceeds and to seek approval of the recommendations
listed in the report. Mr. Weldon suggested that the objectives of the consultation
process and the goals for the management of the hydro sale proceeds will fit in
well with the Strategic Plan and Capital Asset Management reviews that are
taking place.
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Item 16 be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
16. ADM06 -006 – Consultation Process – Hydro Sale Proceeds
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora approve a public consultation
process to solicit input from residents and businesses of Aurora regarding
the proceeds of the sale of Aurora Hydro Connections Inc., with the
objectives of that process being:
a) An open and inclusive consultation process;
b) To obtain input from residents and businesses of Aurora regarding
the management of the sale proceeds;
c) To inform residents, in laymen’s terms, of the options available to
the municipality for the investment of the funds;
d) To solicit criteria to determine how best to make use of the
proceeds of the sale;
e) To identify areas of agreement;
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f) To highlight areas of divergent opinions;
g) To provide a mechanism for residents and businesses to suggest
specific ways and means to use the proceeds as well as the criteria
for weighing various options;
h) To utilize input received to compile an analytical report for the Town
of Aurora Council; and
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora approve the following goals for
the management of the proceeds of the sale of Aurora Hydro Connections
Inc.:
a) To ensure the prudent investment of funds in accordance with the
Municipal Act, 2001;
b) To support and enhance Aurora’s financial position;
c) To assess short and long term advantages of all alternatives;
d) To assure residents and businesses enjoy long term benefits; and
THAT Council adopt the final recommendations for the management
of the hydro sale funds no later than mid-July 2006.
CARRIED
VIII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
2. General Committee Meeting Report No. 06-06
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM
THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 06-06, TUESDAY, MARCH 21,
2006
Councillor Kean, having previously declared an interest in Item 2(2), did not take
part in the vote called for in this regard.
(2) Correspondence from the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton Mayors and
Regional Chairs Group
Re: Replica and Imitation Fire Arms
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the resolution from the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton Mayors
and Regional Chairs Group regarding a bylaw to regulate Replica and
Imitation Fire Arms, be referred to staff to bring back a report, using the
Town of Scugog By-law as a model; and
THAT when this matter is brought back for consideration, a representative
from the York Regional Police Department be asked to attend to provide
some background on this issue.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the balance of the report of the General Committee Meeting No. 06-
06 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted.
CARRIED
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3. Central York Fire Services – Joint Council Committee Meeting
February 8, 2006
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the Minutes of the February 8, 2006 Central York Fire Services –
Joint Council Committee Meeting be received for information; and
THAT the revised policy regarding the naming of the fire stations for use in
the respective municipalities be adopted.
CARRIED
5. TSAB06-02 – March 8, 2006 Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting
Councillor Vrancic, having previously declared an interest in Item 5(2), did not
take part in the vote called for in this regard.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
2. March 2, 2006 email from Mayor Tim Jones regarding Parking Limit
Request on Wellington Street East
THAT the March 2, 2006 email from Mayor Tim Jones regarding Parking
Limit Request on Wellington Street East be received for information; and
THAT staff be requested to submit a report to the next TSAB meeting
regarding the implementation of a 2-hour parking limit on Wellington Street
East and Yonge Street.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor West
8. February 3, 2006 letter from Ms. Linda Pabst, Chair of the Regional Road
Watch Committee regarding Council participation
THAT the February 3, 2006 letter from Ms. Linda Pabst, Chair of the
Regional Road Watch Committee regarding Council participation be
received for information; and
THAT the February 3, 2006 letter be forwarded to Council for consideration.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
9. November 8, 2005 email from Mr. Hector Parekh regarding speeding
concerns on John West Way
THAT the November 8, 2005 email from Mr. Hector Parekh regarding
speeding concerns on John West Way be received for information; and
THAT a letter be sent to Mr. Hector Parekh with the TSAB’s
recommendations.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
1. THAT the balance of the Committee Record of the Traffic Safety Advisory
Board meeting, held on March 8, 2006, be received for information and
Council endorse the following recommendations of the Traffic Safety
Advisory Board:
3. March 1, 2006 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst
regarding Parking Concerns on Snedden Avenue
THAT the March 1, 2006 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation
Analyst be received for information; and
THAT a further memo be presented to the TSAB clarifying what parking
infractions will be enforced in fall 2006.
4. March 1, 2006 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst
regarding Parking Concerns on Batson Drive and Moorcrest Drive
THAT the issue of parking concerns on Batson Drive, Moorcrest Drive and
on Walton Drive be deferred until a further parking study can be conducted
in May 2006; and
THAT a letter be sent to Mr. Eric McCartney with the TSAB’s
recommendations.
5. March 1, 2006 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst
regarding Parking Concerns on Trillium Drive
THAT parking be prohibited on the north side of Trillium Drive from Murray
Drive to a point 15 meters west of Greenbriar Court at anytime; and
THAT the necessary by-law be implemented to approve the above
recommendation; and
THAT a letter be sent to all affected residents with the TSAB’s
recommendations.
6. March 1, 2006 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst
regarding Parking Concerns on Rush Road
THAT parking be prohibited on the east side of Rush Road from a point 2
meters north of the Canada Post mailboxes to a point 4 meters west of the
driveway to house #105; and
THAT the necessary by-law be implemented to approve the above
recommendation; and
THAT a letter be sent to all affected residents with the TSAB’s
recommendations.
7. February 28, 2006 memorandum from the By-law Services Co-ordinator
regarding Parking at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
THAT February 28, 2006 memorandum from the By-law Services Co-
ordinator regarding Parking at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church be received
for information; and
THAT a further memo be presented to the TSAB with different options to
alleviate the parking concerns.
CARRIED
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6. FAC06-01 – March 8, 2006 Finance Advisory Committee Meeting
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Council receive the revised No Quorum report for information.
CARRIED
7. LSAC06-03 – March 9, 2006 Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Wallace
3. Youth Centre, Draft Terms of Reference and Committee Composition
THAT staff present a report outlining options regarding providing
dedicated space for youth programming and report back to the Leisure
Services Advisory Committee.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Morris
4. John Gallo, List of Uncompleted work at Civic Square Park
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee is satisfied with the
responses from the Director of Leisure Services to Mr. Gallo’s questions
regarding Civic Square Park.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the Director of Leisure Services provide a written report with these
responses to the Bayview Wellington Ratepayers Association.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the granite rocks be removed from the hydro corridor north of Civic
Square Park.
On a recorded vote the resolution was DEFEATED.
YEAS: 2 NAYS: 7
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Gaertner and Kean
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Buck, Hogg, Morris, Vrancic, Wallace, West and
Mayor Jones
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor West
1. THAT the balance of the Committee Record of the Leisure Services
Advisory Committee meeting, held on March 9, 2006, be received for
information.
CARRIED
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8. AHC06-03 – March 20, 2006 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Kean
8. Correspondence from the Ontario Heritage Foundation
THAT staff review Town files for a copy of the Anne Bartley-Smith
Will regarding her former property on Bathurst Street, rather than
contacting the Ontario Heritage Foundation, and provide a copy to
the Committee.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Wallace
1. Committee Record
THAT the balance of the Committee Record of the Heritage Advisory
Committee of Aurora meeting held on March 20, 2006 be received and
that the following recommendations be endorsed.
2. Northeast Old Aurora – Draft District Study & Plan
THAT the draft heritage district study & plan be received for information,
and that committee members provide further comments and input on the
draft proposals to staff.
3. Request for Heritage Plaques – Various Properties
THAT the requests for heritage plaques as outlined in the Community
Planner’s report dated March 20, 2006 be received and endorsed; and
THAT the final detail of the wording of the plaques be referred to the
Community Planner for final approval; and
THAT the owners of properties who are receiving the plaques namely 89,
97 106 Wells St. and 102, 104 Temperance St. be thanked for their
interest in commemorating the heritage of Aurora.
4. 50 Bloomington Rd. W. – Proposed Alterations
THAT the Committee indicates that it has no objections to the installation
of antennas on the roof top of 50 Bloomington Rd. W.
5. 1472 Wellington St. E. – Demolition Request
THAT staff be requested to meet with representatives of Imperial Oil Co.
to discuss the moving and relocation of the house to another site if
another party expresses interest, before demolition is considered.
6. 230 to 298 Wellington St. E – Demolition Request
THAT the matter be deferred to the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting
of April, and that in the interim, staff contact the IPlan Corp. and the York
Catholic District School Board in order to invite a representative to the
next meeting to provide details on the demolition requests and the future
site development.
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7. 52 Spruce St. – Proposed Alterations/Addition
THAT the delegation be received, and further that the staff report
regarding 52 Spruce St. be deferred to a future meeting of the Heritage
Advisory Committee in order to give the applicant an opportunity to refine
the plans of the proposed addition as well as meet with staff and the
neighbours.
CARRIED
9. HSCWC06-01 – January 25, 2006 Historical Society Capital Works
Committee
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
2. THAT the Town of Aurora not waive the building permit fees but, as
the building is completed, that portions of the building permit fees be
reimbursed until the full amount is refunded.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Wallace
1. THAT the balance of the Committee Record of the Historical Society
Capital Works Committee meeting, held on January 25, 2006, be received
for information.
CARRIED
11. Correspondence from CUPE
Re: Child Care
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Council receive the correspondence from CUPE regarding child
care.
CARRIED
12. Notice of Motion from Councillor Buck
Re: Financial Implications of Tax Relief for Heritage Designated Properties
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Kean
WHEREAS on June 7th 2005 Council received a report from planning on
the new powers granted to municipality to preserve heritage properties;
AND WHEREAS Council approved an area heritage study at a cost of
$45,000 shortly thereafter;
AND WHEREAS subsequent reading of the Heritage Act suggests there
can be and indeed are likely to be financial consequences to the
municipality for taking responsibility for the preservation and maintenance
of heritage properties;
AND WHEREAS at the February meeting of the Heritage Advisory
Committee, a delegation requested information about tax relief to
designated properties;
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AND WHEREAS the committee recommended the question be dealt with
after designation;
AND WHEREAS the municipality would be wise to evaluate all potential
financial implications of a particular course of action prior to taking that
action;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to report to
Council on all potential financial implications of providing tax relief and
maintenance costs of properties designated “Heritage” by the municipality.
CARRIED
13. Resolution from Councillor West
Re: Provincial Announcement on a Four Year Term of Council
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Buck
WHEREAS the Premier of Ontario Dalton McGuinty recently announced
that the term of office for municipal councils in Ontario will be extended to
4 years starting with the next municipal elections;
AND WHEREAS this announcement was made without due consideration
of notice to the citizens of Aurora and Ontario and only to some of the
elected councillors and trustees and their respective bodies such as the
AMO;
AND WHEREAS the municipal elected official is the closest elected level
which the citizens of Aurora and Ontario make contact and have ease of
communication;
AND WHEREAS this office is also the political level which attracts
thousands of newcomers to the political life every 3 years which helps
regenerate the villages, town and cities across Ontario;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Honourable Premier
Dalton McGuinty and the Government of Ontario be advised that the
Council of the Town of Aurora opposes the announcement to change the
term of office of municipal councils to a four year term;
AND FURTHER THAT the Premier be requested to conduct a referendum
in all municipalities in Ontario in the forthcoming municipal elections to
determine if the citizens of Ontario are in favour of a four year term of
office for municipal councils before the legislation is enacted by the
Province; and
THAT this resolution be circulated to AMO and other York Region
municipalities.
On a recorded vote the resolution was CARRIED.
YEAS: 9 NAYS: 0
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Buck, Gaertner, Hogg, Kean, Morris, Vrancic,
Wallace, West and Mayor Jones
VOTING NAYS: None
Councillor West left the meeting at 10:00 p.m.
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17. LS06-014 – Department of Leisure Services – Sports Field Use Policy
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT Council endorse implementation of the Sports Field Use Policy for
the 2006 and 2007 playing season.
CARRIED
18. Memo from Director of Corporate Services
Re: Assembly Session for Strategic Plan Visioning
(Added Item)
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT an Assembly be held, closed to the public, on Monday, April 3, 2006
at 6:00 p.m. at the Seniors’ Centre regarding Strategic Plan Visioning.
CARRIED
On a recorded vote the resolution was CARRIED.
YEAS: 5 NAYS: 3
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Buck, Hogg, Vrancic, Wallace and Mayor Jones
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Gaertner, Kean, and Morris
Councillor West was absent.
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT this meeting be extended beyond 10:30 p.m. in order to address the
remaining items on the agenda.
CARRIED
IX REGIONAL REPORT
Mayor Jones advised that the recent 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 correspondence has been received from the Chamber
of Commerce requesting permission for three mobile signs to be erected
advertising the Aurora Home Show.
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT permission be granted to the Aurora Chamber of Commerce to
erect three mobile signs within the Town in order to advertise the Aurora
Home Show.
CARRIED
Councillor Hogg indicated that the date of the Seniors’ volunteer appreciation
evening conflicts with a Public Planning meeting. The Director of Leisure
Services is to follow up on this and advise whether an alternate date could be
arranged.
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Councillor Gaertner requested that Councillor Hogg’s microphone be checked to
ensure that it is operational, as there have been some technical difficulties lately.
Councillor Gaertner suggested that the new aerobics area that is being
constructed should not decrease in size over the previous space. The Director of
Leisure Services responded that, on average an aerobics class has 20 people,
and that the new location will accommodate the classes. The Director advised
that, should class sizes increase significantly, the classes could be split.
Councillor Gaertner requested that, if any information from the Regional Report
pertains to Aurora, the Mayor bring that forward at the Council meeting.
Councillor Kean advised that on May 29, 2006 at Westview Golf Course, for $150
per person, a tournament will be held to raise funds for the Church Street School.
Councillor Kean invited all Councillors and staff to attend.
Councillor Morris advised that the Environmental Advisory Committee has
launched a website, accessible from the Town’s website, and thanked the citizen
committee for the work that has been done.
Councillor Morris asked whether the Planning and/or Building department would
be bringing forward a report regarding how to address the issue of “monster
homes” on a town-wide basis. The Director of Planning responded that Cameron
Avenue is slated to be reviewed in 2006 and that this could be expanded to
include a review of additional areas within the Town.
Councillor Morris requested an update on the hump at Wellington Street West
and George Street. The Director of Public Works advised that this issue was
considered by Council in November 2005 and the decision was made to keep the
hump, as it is part of the Heritage District Design Study and the object is to slow
down the traffic.
Councillor Morris asked whether Hydro One would be holding a follow-up public
session regarding the Holland Junction Transfer Station. The CAO responded
that two public open houses have been held in the last month; one in East
Gwillimbury and one in King.
Councillor Morris asked about the status regarding power generation sites in
Aurora. The CAO responded that the Ontario Power Authority has put out RFPs
and East Gwillimbury has put out requests for Expressions of Interest regarding
this matter.
Councillor Vrancic asked how many people attended the meeting regarding the
new aerobics centre and what the membership is, to which the Director of
Leisure Services responded that about 12 people attended from a membership of
about 2,500.
Councillor Vrancic raised the issue of the grass on the boulevards being ripped
up by the snow plows over the winter. The Director of Public Works responded
that, as it was a particularly warm winter, the grass was not frozen and greater
damage occurred. The Director advised that a list of over 1,000 locations has
been prepared and that sodding will take place in May.
Councillor Vrancic asked how long the street sweeping process takes to which
the Director of Public Works responded, about two weeks. Councillor Vrancic
questioned whether temporary “no parking” could be put in place in order to allow
the street sweeping to take place more efficiently.
Councillor Gaertner congratulated and thanked the Environmental Sub-
Committee – Public Awareness/Education for a very successful Environmental
Advisory Committee Regional Forum, which was held on March 27, 2006 in the
Council Chambers.
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Tuesday, March 28, 2006
XI READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the following listed by-law be deferred to the April 11, 2006 Council
meeting:
4787-06.P BEING A BY-LAW to
regulate and prohibit the
causing of noise in the
Town of Aurora
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4783-06.A BEING A BY-LAW to
provide for the use of
voting and vote counting
equipment.
4786-06.H BEING A BY-LAW to
amend By-law Number
4678-05.C, a By-law
respecting permits and
related matters under the
Building Code Act (The
Building By-law)
(Appointment of Building
Inspectors)
4788.06.C BEING A BY-LAW to
confirm actions by Council
resulting from meeting 06-09 on
March 28, 2006.
CARRIED
XII IN-CAMERA
Legal Matters
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT Council proceed In-Camera to address legal matters.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the meeting reconvene at 11:00 p.m.
CARRIED
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Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the Town Solicitor respond to Mr. Emilio Bisceglia’s letter that was
presented at the General Committee meeting of March 21, 2006 based on
the opinion presented by the Town Solicitor during the In-Camera portion
of the March 28, 2006 Council meeting.
XIII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Kean
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 11:03 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK