MINUTES - Council - 20060523
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 06-16
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Kean,
Vrancic, Wallace and West.
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillors Gaertner, Hogg and Morris were absent.
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Building, Director of
Leisure Services, Director of Planning, Director of
Public Works, Director of Financial Services/
Treasurer and Council/Committee Secretary.
Following Open Forum the Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Vrancic declared an interest in Item 3(5) - TSAB06-07 – May 10, 2006
Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting - May 9, 2006 Memorandum from the By-
law Services Co-ordinator regarding 2 Hour Parking on Wellington Street and
Yonge Street, due to his office being located in the vicinity, 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.
Mayor Jones declared an interest in Item 1(13) - PL06-056 – Applications to
Amend the Zoning By-law and Draft Plan of Subdivision – 14575 Bayview
Avenue and Item 1(14) – PL06-057 – Applications to Amend the Zoning By-law
and Draft Plan of Subdivision, 14425 Bayview Avenue, by virtue of his residence
in the vicinity of the subject areas 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 Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department, with the following additional items, be approved:
Delegation (b) – Mr. Cliff Davies
Re: Item 8 – Reconsideration Item – Dance in the Park –
Canada Day Weekend
Memo from Director of Financial Services
Re: Item 1 (17) - FS06-016 – 2003, 2004 and 2005 Development
Charge Reserve Fund Statement (Annual Report)
CARRIED
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III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes of May 9, 2006, Meeting Number 06-15
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the Council Minutes of Meeting Number 06-15 be adopted as
printed and circulated.
CARRIED
IV PRESENTATIONS
(a) Presentation of a Trillium Grant by Mr. Charles Sequeira,
Aurora Seniors’ Association to Mayor Jones
Mr. Charles Sequeira addressed Council to advise that the Aurora Seniors’
Association application for a Trillium grant has been approved and that the
Association has received a cheque in the amount of $44,400. Mr. Sequeira
advised that the money would be spent on items for the Seniors’ Centre such as
computers, workshop tools, patio furniture and a pool table.
Mr. Sequeira requested information as to the status of the operating agreement,
which requires signatures in order to forward it to Trillium to complete the grant
process. As well, Mr. Sequeira requested an update on the status of the naming
rights draft agreement.
Mr. Sequeira provided the following important dates and events:
June 5 – extended hours begin at the Seniors’ Centre
June 8 – Annual General Meeting
June 10 – Caberet Musical Extravaganza
Mayor Jones advised that the CAO will report back for the June 6, 2006 General
Committee meeting regarding the status of the agreements.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the delegates comments be received for information.
CARRIED
(b) Presentation of a “Canada Day” Flag by Councillor West to
Councillor Wallace and Ms Shelley Ware, Special Events Co-
ordinator
Councillor West presented Councillor Wallace and the Special Events Co-
ordinator with a flag which was given to him by the Mayor of Milton many years
ago. The flag was given to Aurora after the Town was the first to declare July 1st
an official Canadian holiday. Councillor West requested that the flag be flown on
July 1st.
V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1(9), 1(13), 1(14), 2, 3(2), 3(5), 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9 were identified for
discussion.
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VI ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor West 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:
7. Resolution from the GTAH Mayors & Regional Chairs Group
Re: Funding for Local Hospitals and Health Care Services
THAT Council receive and endorse the resolution from the GTAH Mayors
and Regional Chairs Group regarding funding for local hospitals and
health care services.
CARRIED
VII DELEGATIONS
(a) Ms Anne Byerlay
Re: Item 3(2) – Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting
Ms Anne Byerlay addressed Council on behalf of the Wells Street community to
thank them, as well as staff, for their consideration in maintaining the crossing
guard at the Wells Street and Wellington Street intersection.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information.
CARRIED
(b) Mr. Cliff Davies
Re: Item 8 – Reconsideration Item – Dance in the Park
Canada Day Weekend
(Added Item)
Mr. Cliff Davies addressed Council to suggest that the Dance in the Park event
should remain at Lambert Willson Park rather than Town Park, as recommended
by staff, due to logistics as well as the physical location being more central when
considering the new subdivisions in the eastern part of Aurora.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Item 8 be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT Item 3(2) be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
VIII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
3. TSAB06-07 – May 10, 2006 Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board
meeting, with the exception of Item 5, held on May 10, 2006, be received
for information and Council endorse the following recommendations of the
Traffic Safety Advisory Board:
2. Report No. TSAB06-005 – Elimination of the Wellington Street and Wells
Street School Crossing Guard – Further Review
THAT the existing School Crossing Guard at the intersection of Wellington
Street and Wells Street remain in place; and
THAT a letter be sent to the York Region District School Board, the
Region of York and Wells Street Public School with the recommendation
noted above; and
THAT staff be requested to review the Town’s existing Crossing Guard
Policy to determine if additional requirements are needed when reviewing
an intersection that falls outside the normal configuration and/or operation;
and
THAT staff be request to submit a further report dealing with the options to
implement left turn lanes on Wellington Street at Wells Street and/or
coordinating the Intersection Pedestrian Signals with the other traffic
signals on Wellington Street in order to improve traffic flow.
3. Report No. TSAB06-006 – Operation Review of George Street Between
Tyler Street and Wellington Street West.
THAT parking be prohibited on the east side of George Street from Tyler
Street to Wellington Street West; and
THAT the entry feature on the southwest corner of the Wellington Street
West and George Street intersection be retained; and
THAT all affected residents and businesses be notified of the proposed
parking prohibition; and
THAT the necessary by-law be created to implement the above
recommendations.
4. May 5, 2006 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst
regarding Northeast Quadrant Traffic Calming Study – Next Step.
THAT Dillon Consulting Limited be requested to proceed with the second
PIC for the Northeast Quadrant Traffic Calming Study; and
THAT staff be requested to submit the NE Quadrant Traffic Calming report
direct to Council.
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6. April 7, 2006 memorandum from the By-law Services Co-ordinator
regarding Parking at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church.
THAT the April 7, 2006 memorandum from the By-law Services Co-
ordinator regarding Parking at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church be
deferred to the June 14, 2006 meeting for consideration.
7. April 24, 2006 email from Mr. Lee Doane regarding parking concerns on
Allenvale Drive.
THAT the April 24, 2006 email from Mr. Lee Doane regarding parking
concerns on Allenvale Drive be deferred until the Board has considered a
further report regarding a Town wide parking limit; and
THAT a letter be sent to Mr. Lee Doane with the TSAB’s
recommendations.
8. April 21, 2006 email from Ms. Christina Doracin regarding parking
concerns on Earl Stewart Drive in the vicinity of McMaster Avenue.
THAT the April 21, 2006 email from Ms. Christina Doracin regarding
parking concerns on Earl Stewart Drive in the vicinity of McMaster Avenue
be referred to staff for a report; and
THAT a letter be sent to Ms. Christina Doracin with the TSAB’s
recommendation.
CARRIED
Councillor Vrancic, having previously declared an interest in Item 3(5), did not
take part in or vote on any questions in this regard or attempt in any way to
influence the voting on such questions.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean
5. May 9, 2006 memorandum from the By-law Services Co-ordinator
regarding 2 Hour Parking on Wellington Street and Yonge Street.
THAT Council endorse the parking time limit change from 1-hour to 2-
hours on Wellington Street and Yonge Street; and
THAT the recommendation be forwarded to Regional Council for approval
on Yonge Street; and
THAT subject to Regional approval the Clerks Department be requested
to introduce the necessary by-law to implement the 2-hour parking limit on
Yonge Street.
CARRIED
8. Reconsideration Item
Re: Dance in the Park – Canada Day Weekend
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the Dance In The Park event on June 30, 2006 be held at Town
Park.
DEFEATED
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1. General Committee Meeting Report No. 06-10 - Tuesday, May 16, 2006
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM
THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 06-10, TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2006
(9) ADM06-009 – Offer to Sell Town of Aurora Lands to York Region for a York
Regional Police Facility, Part Lot 19, Concession 3,
Town of Aurora (15059 Leslie Street)
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Offer to Sell with
the Region of York substantially in the form appended to this Report as
Attachment #1; and
THAT Staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to be complete the
transaction; and
THAT a condition be included in the Offer of Purchase and Sale indicating
that if the Region does not build on the land, the Town of Aurora has first
right of refusal to re-acquire the lands at the initial sale price; and
THAT sections 7.1.1 and 7.2 be removed from the Offer of Purchase and
Sale.
CARRIED
Mayor Jones, having previously declared an interest in Item 1(13) and 1(14)
relinquished the Chair to Councillor Kean and did not take part in the votes called for in
this regard. Upon conclusion of these matters, Mayor Jones resumed the Chair.
(13) PL06-056 – Applications to Amend the Zoning By-law and Draft Plan of
Subdivision
Stefano and Rose Polsinelli
14575 Bayview Avenue, Aurora
Part of Lot 16, Concession 2, E.Y.S
Files D14-04-01 & D12-01-1A
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of
Applications to Amend the Zoning By-law and Draft Plan of Subdivision
(Files: D14-04-01 & D12-01-1A) scheduled for the Public Planning
Meeting of June 28, 2006.
CARRIED
Mayor Jones, having previously declared an interest in Item 1(14), did not take
part in any discussion in this regard.
(14) PL06-057 – Applications to Amend the Zoning By-law and Draft Plan of
Subdivision, Brookvalley Developments (Aurora)
14425 Bayview Avenue, Aurora
Part of Lot 15, Concession 2, E.Y.S
Files: D14-06-05 & D12-05-02A
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of
Applications to Amend the Zoning By-law and Draft Plan of Subdivision
D14-06-05 and D12-05-2A scheduled for the Public Planning Meeting of
June 28, 2006.
CARRIED
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Memo from Director of Financial Services
Re: Item 1 (17) - FS06-016 – 2003, 2004 and 2005 Development Charge Reserve
Fund Statement (Annual Report)
(Added Item)
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the memo from the Director of Financial Services regarding report
FS06-016 – 2003, 3004 and 2005 Development Charge Reserve Fund
Statement (Annual Report) be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the balance of the report of the General Committee Meeting No. 06-
10 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted.
CARRIED
2. EAC06 -05 – May 8, 2006 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Environmental Advisory Committee
meeting, held May 8, 2006 be received for information and Council
endorse the following recommendations of the Environmental Advisory
Committee:
2. THAT Meeting Record No. 06-04 dated Monday, April 10, 2006 be
adopted as printed and circulated by Corporate Services.
3. York Region Growth Management Open Houses
(deferred from April 10, 2006 meeting)
THAT the comments from the York Region Growth Management Open
Houses be received and referred to Item 5.
4. NEW ITEM - Discussion regarding the Anti-Idling Challenge
THAT the Director of Public Works be requested to investigate the
installation of anti-idling information signs on Town properties and in
strategic locations around Aurora and report to the June Environmental
Advisory Committee meeting; and
THAT the next Environmental Advisory Committee consider investigating
the anti-idling issue on a priority basis.
5. Naturalization/Wildlife
THAT the Public Works and Leisure Services staff be thanked for their
assistance with the installation of the nesting boxes; and
THAT, during the 2007 budget deliberations, the Environmental Advisory
Committee recommends that Council provide significant financial support
to future environmental initiatives.
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6. Public Awareness/Education
THAT the Chairs of the working groups provide the Public Awareness/
Education Working Group, by May 22, 2006, with a synopsis of current
achievements and future initiatives to be posted on the EAC website.
7. Correspondence from Councillor Morris
Feedback from the Aurora Chamber of Commerce Home Show
THAT, in order to include expenditures for a separate booth at the Aurora
Chamber of Commerce Home Show in the 2007 budget, the feedback
from the Aurora Chamber of Commerce Home Show be referred to the
June Environmental Advisory Committee agenda for a discussion
regarding budgetary requests for 2007.
8. Environmental Advisory Committee Pending List
THAT the Chairs of the Working Groups send updates to the
Administrative Co-ordinator/Deputy Clerk by the end of May 2006.
9. PW06-018 - Purchase of Green Power
1. THAT, as input to the 2007 Budget deliberations, staff be directed
to report to General Committee on demand management or energy
reduction alternatives for Town facilities that would have a potential
impact to energy usage and the implication this would have on the
amount of power required from Green Power suppliers; and
2. THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee recommends that
Council:
• Adopt the concept of Green Power; and
• Adopt in principle the purchase of Green Power from Bullfrog
Power Inc. in sufficient quantities to operate Town Hall for one
year; and
3. THAT PW06-018 be forwarded to General Committee for
consideration.
9. Environmental Advisory Committees of York Region Comments to
‘Growing York’
and
Correspondence from Future York – York Region “Towards a Sustainable
Region” Symposium – Update
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committees of York Region Comments
to ‘Growing York’ be referred to the May 9, 2006 Council meeting for
consideration.
10. Informational Items
THAT Items 9 to 18 with the exception of Item 10, be received for
information; and
THAT Items 4, 6, 10 and 19 be referred to the next Environmental
Advisory Committee meeting.
CARRIED
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4. LSAC06-05 – May 11, 2006 Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor West
3. Aurora Seniors Association, Re: Aurora Lawn Bowling Club
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee endorse the maintenance
of the existing lawn bowling green at McMahon Park by the Parks Division
as outlined in this report.
CARRIED
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 may 11, 2006, be received for
information and Council endorse the following recommendations of the
Leisure Services Advisory Committee:
2. Aurora Family Leisure Complex Renovations
THAT implementation of the proposed renovations to the Aurora Family
Leisure Complex be deferred; and
THAT the Director of Leisure Services send a letter to the membership at
large advising of an open house meeting where the Director of Leisure
Services will present to the membership possible options for the proposed
renovations to take place within the Aurora Family Leisure Complex and to
solicit their input with respect to those changes and or their suggestions,
needs and requirements; and
THAT the Director of Leisure Services be requested to report back to the
Committee on the possible options, taking in to consideration the results of
the open house meeting, as soon as possible.
5. AHC06-06 – May 15, 2006 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Heritage Advisory Committee of
Aurora Meeting held on May 15, 2006 be received for information and the
following recommendations of Heritage Advisory Committee of Aurora be
endorsed:
2. Proposed Northeast Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District Plan
THAT the report from the Community Planner entitled “Adoption of the
Northeast Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District’, dated May 15, 2006,
be received; and
THAT the proposed Northeast Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District
Boundary be endorsed; and
THAT the proposed Northeast Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District
Plan including the Background Report be endorsed;
THAT:
a) The Community Planner be requested to forward a report to
General Committee on June 6, 2006, recommending adoption of a
by-law formally establishing the Northeast Old Aurora Heritage
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Conservation District and endorsement of the Northeast Old Aurora
Heritage Conservation District Plan;
b) A by-law be brought forward for consideration by Council in
accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act to adopt the Northeast
Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District Plan;
c) A by-law be brought forward for consideration by Council in
accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act to designate the
Northeast Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District area;
d) That applicable references to the Heritage Conservation District in
the Official Plan be addressed through a technical amendment;
THAT in advance of consideration of the staff report by the General
Committee notice of the report be included in the local Newspaper and
forwarded to property owners of Northeast Old Aurora Proposed Heritage
Conservation District and Study Area; and
THAT the Northeast Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District Advisory
Sub-Committee be thanked for their efforts in support of the Northeast Old
Aurora Heritage Conservation District Study; and
THAT the property owners and residents of Northeast Old Aurora be
thanked for their interest in establishment of a heritage conservation
district in their neighbourhood; and
THAT if Council passes a by-law establishing a heritage conservation
district under Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Council shall cause
notice of the passage of the by-law,
a) to be served on each owner of property located in the heritage
conservation district and on the Ontario Heritage Trust;
b) to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the
municipality.
3. Memo from the Director of Building Administration
Re: Building Permits on Properties with Historical Interest
THAT the memo from the Director of Building Administration be received.
4. 220 Old Yonge St. Background Item
THAT the background item regarding 220 Old Yonge St. from the
Community Planner be received for information.
5. Correspondence from OHF
THAT the correspondence be received for information.
CARRIED
6. EDAC06 -05 – May 17, 2006 Economic Development Advisory Committee
Meeting
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Kean
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Economic Development Advisory
Committee Meeting 06-05 held on May 17, 2006 be received as
information and the following recommendations of the Economic
Development Advisory Committee be endorsed:
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2. Minutes of Meeting Number 06-04 held on Wednesday, April 19, 2006
THAT Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Report No.
06-04 held on Wednesday April 19, 2006 be adopted as printed and
circulated.
3. EDAC06-002 – Economic Sector Analysis for the Town of Aurora and
Competitive Positioning Report - Final Report
THAT the recommendations as set out in Section 9.2 - Marketing
Directions, in the Economic Sectors Analysis & Competitive Positioning
Final Report, dated May 2006, be endorsed by the Economic
Development Advisory Committee and forwarded to Council for approval;
and
THAT the Economic Development Officer prepare a tailored marketing
plan focused specifically on the following industry sectors: automotive
parts manufacturing; advanced manufacturing; biotechnology; and,
Information Communications & Technology (ICT); and
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee recommends that
the rezoning of the Leslie Street lands be implemented as soon as
possible and prior to the marketing of the lands; and
THAT Economic Development Advisory Committee endorse the
participation of the Town’s Economic Development Officer in the Greater
Toronto Marketing Alliance’s (GTMA) delegation to the 2006 Intelligent
Communities Forum’s Building the Broadband Economy Conference in
New York City on June 13-14, 2006.
THAT the Economic Development Officer prepare a business plan for
consideration by the Economic Development Advisory Committee prior to
the 2007 budget deliberations.
4. Memorandum from the Economic Development Officer - Noise By-law -
Update
THAT the Memorandum from the Economic Development Officer
regarding the Noise By-law be received for information purposes.
5. Memorandum from the Economic Development Officer - 2006 Promotional
Advertising - Update
THAT the Memorandum from the Economic Development Officer
regarding 2006 Promotional Advertising be received for information
purposes.
6. Yonge Street Commercial Area Sub-Committee Minutes of March 2, 2006
THAT the Yonge Street Commercial Area Sub-Committee Minutes of
March 2, 2006 be received.
7. Yonge Street Commercial Area Sub-Committee Minutes of April 6, 2006
THAT the Yonge Street Commercial Area Sub-Committee Minutes of April
6, 2006 be received and the following recommendations of the Yonge
Street Commercial Area Sub-Committee be endorsed:
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1. Membership
THAT the Yonge Street Commercial Area Sub-Committee contact
the Aurora Chamber of Commerce and the Aurora Historical
Society to request the attendance of a representative of each
association at the sub-committee meetings.
2. “Shop Aurora” Campaign
THAT the Yonge Street Commercial Area Sub-Committee pursue a
“Shop Aurora” campaign for the Yonge Street Commercial Area
and present their proposal to the Economic Development Advisory
Committee for consideration.
3. Local Consumer Shopping Patterns
THAT the Sub-Committee create a short questionnaire to study
local consumer shopping patterns for the Yonge Street Commercial
Area and present their proposal to the Economic Development
Advisory Committee for consideration.
8. Yonge Street Commercial Area Sub-Committee Minutes of May 4, 2006
THAT the Yonge Street Commercial Area Sub-Committee Minutes
of May 4, 2006 be received and the following recommendations of
the Yonge Street Commercial Area Sub-Committee be endorsed:
1. By-law Enforcement on Yonge Street
THAT By-law Services, to the full extent of municipal by-laws and
provincial law, address the continued problem of neglected vacant
properties along Yonge Street and that a report be submitted to the
Economic Development Advisory Committee outlining what course
of action and rehabilitation will be undertaken, as related to Yonge
Street; and
THAT By-law Services provide statistical information as related to
Yonge Street: the number of Property Standards and Clean Yards
By-law complaints received in 2005, for all respective zones and
the number of subsequent fines levied, per zone, during that time
period; and
THAT By-law Services report back to the June 2006 Economic
Development Advisory Committee meeting regarding these
matters.
2. Yonge Street Commercial Area Sub-Committee Pending List
THAT congratulatory letters regarding exterior renovations and
landscaping to “Mac Fleming”, “Mary’s Flowers” and “Bacon
Basket” be sent on behalf of the Town, from Mayor Jones; and
THAT the matter of the Town accepting the donation from Mr.
Buchan of two 3 stream garbage receptacles with accompanying
planters for Yonge Street be referred to the Director of Public
Works for a response to be sent to Mr. Buchan.
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9. York Region's Economic & Development Review 2005
THAT the York Region's Economic & Development Review 2005 be
received for information purposes.
10. EDAC06-003 - Joint Report – Economic Development Officer and Public
Works Transportation Management Association (TMA) - Newmarket and
Aurora
1. THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC)
endorse the Smart Commute – Central York and Smart Commute
Aurora concepts as generally described in Report No. EDAC06-
003; and
2. THAT Report No. EDAC06-003 be referred to the Environmental
Advisory Committee (EAC) for endorsement of the Smart Commute
– Central York and Smart Commute Aurora concepts; and
3. THAT upon endorsement by EDAC and EAC, Report No. EDAC06-
003 be referred to Town Council with a request for Council’s
approval in principle of the participation of the Town of Aurora in the
Smart Commute – Central York Transportation Management
Association as generally described in Report No. EDAC06-003; and
4. THAT staff be requested to submit further financial details related to
Recommendation No. 3 as part of the 2007 budget deliberations;
and
5. THAT staff be requested to develop and implement a Smart
Commute Aurora initiative for Town Employees as generally
described in Report No. EDAC06-003; and
6. THAT the Smart Commute – Central York Transportation
Management Association be notified of Council’s decision on this
matter.
11. Downtown Business Breakfast Session June 14, 2006 – Flyer
THAT the Downtown Business Breakfast Session June 14, 2006 –
Flyer be received for information purposes.
12. Economic Development Advisory Committee Pending List
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee Pending
List be deferred to the June 2006 meeting.
13. Region of York – Media Release
York Region’s Immigrant Population Growing Faster Than Non-Immigrant
Population
14. Region of York – Media Release
Security Cameras to be Installed in Transit Terminals and on YRT and
VIVA Buses
THAT Agenda Items 13 and 14 be received for information
purposes.
CARRIED
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9. LS06-021 – Selection of Proposed Applicants for the Management of 2006
Beer Gardens
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Council approve the Rotary Club for the operation and management
of the beer gardens for the 2006 Celebrate Aurora and Canada Day
festivities; and
THAT Council direct staff to enter into an Agreement with the local Rotary
Club for June 30th and July 1, 2006.
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 the final Open House regarding the Strategic Plan will
be held on May 31, 2006 between 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Seniors’ Centre.
Mayor Jones advised that any comments regarding the management of the
Aurora Hydro Sale Proceeds must be submitted to Cindy Janzen at cjanzen@e-
aurora.ca before May 31, 2006.
Mayor Jones advised that the Air Cadets will be painting yellow fish, using non-
toxic, water soluble paint beside storm drains to alert residents that whatever is
put into the drains could affect fish as well as all of the residents of the Town.
Councillor Buck requested a report from the Director of Public Works regarding
the Green Bin Program.
Councillor Buck advised that Wal-Mart in the United States has adopted a
philosophy to “be green”, and suggested that the Aurora Wal-Mart be
encouraged to do the same.
Councillor Kean reminded everyone that the 4th Annual Farmers’ Market starts
Saturday, May 27th at 10:00 a.m. in the Temperance Street parking lot.
Councillor Kean advised that golfers are still being sought for the Heritage Centre
tournament, being held on May 29, 2006 at Westview Golf Course for a cost of
$150, including a dinner at Dinardo’s.
Councillor Kean requested clarification regarding the larvaciding program to
which the CAO responded that the Region as well as both school boards will be
conducting the program again this year.
Councillor Buck suggested that all potential candidates for the upcoming election
should be given the opportunity to receive information regarding how the Town
functions from a financial aspect.
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XI READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4798-06.F BEING A BY-LAW to
establish a schedule of fees for
applications, permits, the sale of
Town publications, and to
prescribe service charges for
administrative matters for the
Leisure Services Department.
4800-06.D BEING A BY-LAW to
adopt Official Plan Amendment
No. 63 (Part of Lot 80, Con. 1,
Block 43, Plan 65M-3461)
4801-06.D BEING A BY-LAW to amend
By-law No. 2213-78, as
amended, being the Zoning By-
law of the Town of Aurora (Part of
Lot 80, Con. 1 Block 43, Plan
65M-3461)
4805-06.T BEING A BY-LAW to
amend Parking By-law 4574-04.T
as amended, with respect to
Abbott Avenue, Borealis Avenue,
Casemount Street, Eakins Drive,
Gundy Way, McLarty Gate, River
Ridge Boulevard and Tonner
Crescent
4806-06.T BEING A BY-LAW to establish
highways described as part of
Block 1, 65M-3193 (Hollandview
Trail)
4807-06.C BEING A BY-LAW to confirm
actions by Council resulting
from meeting 06-16 on May 23,
2006.
CARRIED
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Council Meeting No. 06-16 Page 16 of 16
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
XIII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Kean
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK