MINUTES - Council - 20060912
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 06-24
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Gaertner,
Kean, Morris, Vrancic and Wallace
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillors Hogg and West were absent.
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Building, Director of
Leisure Services, Director of Planning, Director of
Public Works, Director of Financial Services/
Treasurer, Town Solicitor and Council/Committee
Secretary.
Mayor Jones called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
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:
Delegation (c) - Mr. Blair McArthur, The Miller Group
Re: Item 4(18) - Northern 6 Municipalities Joint Waste Collection
Contract - Results of Request for Proposals
Delegation (d) - Mr. Louis Anagnostakos
Re: Item 4(18) - Northern 6 Municipalities Joint Waste Collection
Contract - Results of Request for Proposals
Correspondence from:
• The World Wildlife Fund
• Sharon & Tony De Furia
• Claudette Sandecki
• Sandra McEleney
• Carolyn Pigeau
• The Conservation Council of Ontario
• Richard Johnson
• Maureen Temme
• Dannie Angevine
• Helen Pettingill
• Noreen Stevens
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• Carl Duivenvoorden
• David Weir
• Cornelia Penner
• Malcolm Dunn
• C. Burden
• Article from CanWest News Service
Re: Item 8 - Citizen Initiative to Conserve Energy and Control
Escalating Energy Costs
Recommendations from September 11, 2006 Environmental Advisory
Committee Meeting
Re: Item 8 - Citizen Initiative to Conserve Energy and Control
Escalating Energy Costs
Energy Conservation Leadership Act, 2006
(Requested by Councillor Morris)
Memo from Councillor West – Clothes Lines
Re: Item 8 - Citizen Initiative to Conserve Energy and Control
Escalating Energy Costs
Memo from Councillor West
Re: Mortgage Fraud
CARRIED
III OPEN FORUM
Ms Lara Pietralongo addressed Council to indicate her support for By-law 4785-
06.T relating to parking on Rush Road.
IV ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 06-23, Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the Council Minutes from Meeting Number 06-23 be adopted as
printed and circulated.
CARRIED
V PRESENTATIONS
(a) Mayor Jones and Ms Susan Walmer of the Environmental Advisory
Committee presented plaques to the following participants in the
Anti-Litter Poster contest:
Master Eric Oh - Winner - Regency Acres P.S.
Sarah Arksey - Finalist - Regency Acres P.S.
Meghan Buck - Finalist - Regency Acres P.S.
Christiana Carmosino - Finalist - Regency Acres P.S.
Chelsea Cheung - Finalist - Foundations Private School
Natassia Lambrou - Finalist - Holy Spirit P.S.
Joseph Lill - Finalist - Regency Acres P.S.
Maurice Wei - Finalist - Regency Acres P.S.
Alexandra Yazdani - Finalist - Foundations Private School
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Mayor Jones also acknowledged the following people who supported the
children’s efforts:
Mr. John Lister, Principal, Regency Acres P.S.
Mrs. Moffitt, Teacher, Regency Acres P.S.
Mrs. Spencer, Teacher, Foundations Private School
VI DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 2, 4(3), 4(16), 4(18), 4(19), 5, 6, 8, 9, 11 and 13 were identified for
discussion.
VII ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
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 Correspondence from Councillor Buck
Re: Item 4(26) - Memo from the Director of Public Works Regarding
Northeast Quadrant Traffic Calming Plan – Dillon Consultant Report
THAT the correspondence from Councillor Buck regarding the Dillon
Consultant Report, in relation to the Northeast Quadrant Traffic Calming
Plan, be received for information.
7. PL06-110 - Proposed Plan of Subdivision and Implementing Zoning By-law
Mattamy (Aurora) Limited
Formerly Quaker Lundy Farms
Part of Lot 25, Concession 2 EYS
Files D12-00-8A and D14-23-00
THAT the proposed Plan of Subdivision D12-00-8A prepared by Malone
Given Parsons Ltd., dated June 1, 2004 and revised September 6, 2006,
be draft approved subject to the Conditions of Draft Approval attached as
Appendix “A" being fulfilled prior to final approval; and
THAT a total of 73 units of sewage and water capacity be allocated to the
Mattamy (Aurora) Limited draft plan lands provided that the owner enters
into a ‘no sales agreement’ with respect to the Phase 2 lands comprising
of 40 units; and
THAT the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute the ‘no sales
agreement’ with Mattamy (Aurora) Limited; and
THAT pursuant to Section 34 (17) of the Planning Act Council has
determined that a further public meeting is not required to consider an
additional .13ha (.31 ac) parcel of land, which has been conveyed to
Mattamy (Aurora) Limited, and now within the implementing Zoning Bylaw
area for the subject lands; and
THAT draft implementing Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 4843-06.D be
approved by Council.
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10. EDAC06-07 – Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting -
July 19, 2006
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Economic Development Advisory
Committee Meeting 06-07 held on July 19, 2006 be received as
information and the following recommendations of the Economic
Development Advisory Committee be endorsed:
2. Previous Minutes
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Number 06-06 held on Wednesday, June
21, 2006 be adopted.
3. Memorandum from the Economic Development Officer
Follow-up Report to the Breakfast Meeting held on June 14, 2006 with the
Downtown Merchants
THAT the memorandum from the Economic Development Officer
regarding a follow-up report to the breakfast meeting held on June 14,
2006 with the downtown merchants be received for information.
4. FS06-024 – Whitwell Donation
THAT consideration be given to using the Whitwell Development donation
to establish a Reserve Fund to be used as a Seed Fund for matching
grants for businesses in the downtown Business Improvement Area.
5. Memorandum from the By-law Services Co-ordinator
Vacant Properties on Yonge Street
THAT the verbal report and memorandum from the By-law Services Co-
ordinator regarding vacant properties on Yonge Street be received for
information.
6. Yonge Street Commercial Area Sub-Committee
1. THAT the By-law Services Co-coordinator be invited to attend the
Sub-committee’s August meeting to address concerns of the
committee with regard to vacant Yonge Street properties; and
2. THAT the Aurora Horticultural Society be permitted to install
signage at all locations where they have installed plantings and
where they maintain planters/baskets; and
3. THAT the Sub-committee follow-up on a possible wall mural for the
east wall of the Bacon Basketware building; and
4. THAT the Town install signage on Yonge Street at the northern
boundary indicating the Industrial Parkway bypass, similar to the
signage at the southern boundary; and
5. THAT Council immediately acknowledge the donation of 2 units of
3 -Stream waste receptacles to the Town, made by Midpoint
International (Feb. 06).
6. THAT staff approach the owner of the old community center
property on Yonge Street to investigate options for an urban park
with capability of overflow parking for the library.
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7. Memorandum from the Director of Financial Services
Budget Report to June 30, 2006
THAT the memorandum from the Director of Financial Services regarding
the Budget Report to June 30, 2006 be received for information; and
THAT the Economic Development Officer follow up with Financial
Services regarding the reduction of the Economic Development Advisory
Committee budget.
8. EDAC06-006 - Community Entry Signage Strategy
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee endorse the
strategy outlined in Report EDAC06-006, dated July 19, 2006, regarding
Community Entry Signage, as proposed by the Economic Development
Division.
9. Memorandum from the Economic Development Officer
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)
THAT the memorandum from the Economic Development Officer
regarding the offer to sell Town of Aurora lands to York Region for a York
Regional Police Facility, be received for information.
10. Memorandum from the Economic Development Officer
The Town of Aurora’s Sponsorship of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce
Business Achievement Awards Event
THAT the Town of Aurora purchase the Gold Level sponsorship for the
Aurora Chamber of Commerce Business Achievement Awards event.
11. Memorandum from the Economic Development Officer
Business Wisdom Exchange Program
THAT the memorandum from the Economic Development Officer
regarding the Business Wisdom Exchange Program be received for
information.
12. York Region's Economic & Development Review 2005 Report
THAT York Region’s Economic & Development Review 2005 Report be
received for information.
13. Copy of Correspondence to the Ontario Municipal Board
THAT the correspondence to the Ontario Municipal Board be received for
information.
14. PW06-034 – Northern 6 Municipalities Joint Waste Collection Contract
Referred for information from July 10, 2006 Council Meeting
THAT the Director of Public Works be requested to attend the September
20, 2006 meeting of the Economic Development Advisory Committee to
present an overview of Report PW06-034.
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VIII NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION – COUNCILLORS
Councillor Kean congratulated Ms Shelley Ware, Special Events Co-ordinator, on
the success of the Ribfest which took place at Machell Park from September 8 –
10, 2006. Councillor Kean also thanked the Rotary Club for their operation of the
Beer Tent.
Councillor Buck asked whether the Town of Aurora will be participating in the
discussions with the Province regarding the funding of Southlake Regional
Health Centre, to which the CAO responded that we would not be participating
but that we would be kept informed.
IX DELEGATIONS
(a) Ms Susan Sellers, Web and Communications Specialist,
Town of Aurora
Re: New Town of Aurora Website
Ms Susan Sellers addressed Council to present the layout, content and
navigational changes of the new Town of Aurora website. Ms Sellers
highlighted the new features and improvements that have been made and
advised that the new website would be on-line on Wednesday, September
13, 2006.
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information.
CARRIED
(b) Mr. Bruce Milburn, MI Developments Inc.
Re: Item 4(16) - PW06-047 – Request for Topsoil Removal Permit –
MI Developments Inc. - Aurora North Subdivision
Mr. Bruce Milburn addressed Council on behalf of MI Developments Inc.
to request that a topsoil removal permit be granted for the Aurora North
Subdivision.
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information and that
Item 4(16) be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
4. General Committee Meeting Report No. 06-14, Tuesday, September 5, 2006
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM
THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 06-14, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER
5, 2006
(16) PW06-047 – Request for Topsoil Removal Permit – MI Developments Inc. -
Aurora North Subdivision
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the request for a topsoil removal permit for MI Developments Inc. –
Aurora North Subdivision be denied.
CARRIED
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Delegation (d) - Mr. Louis Anagnostakos
Re: Item 4(18) - Northern 6 Municipalities Joint Waste Collection Contract –
Results of Request for Proposals
(Added Item)
Mr. Louis Anagnostakos addressed Council in support of the staff
recommendation to award the contract for collection and haulage of collectable
waste to Turtle Island Recycling Corporation and to highlight the confidence that
the company has in relation to their experience with 3-stream collection, their bid
and their facilities.
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information.
CARRIED
Delegation (c) - Mr. Blair McArthur, The Miller Group
Re: Item 4(18) - Northern 6 Municipalities Joint Waste Collection Contract –
Results of Request for Proposals
(Added Item)
Mr. Blair McArthur addressed Council to outline the qualifications of The Miller
Group in relation to the requirements of the RFP for the collection and haulage of
collectable waste, such as the company’s experience and customer service
levels.
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Item 4(18) be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
4. General Committee Meeting Report No. 06-14, Tuesday, September 5, 2006
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM
THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 06-14, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER
5, 2006
(18) PW06-046 – Northern 6 Municipalities Joint Waste Collection Contract -
Results of Request for Proposals
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT RFP No. CRFP–06-01 for the “Collection and Haulage of
Collectable Waste” be awarded to Turtle Island Recycling Corporation;
and
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THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk, in concert with the other five
municipalities of the Northern 6 Municipalities of York Region, to sign an
agreement with Turtle Island Recycling Corporation for the collection and
haulage of collectable waste in the Town of Aurora substantially in
conformity with Report PW06-046 and RFP No. CRFP-06-01 and that
such signatures shall not occur until the C.A.O. and Town Solicitor have
reviewed and approved the agreement; and
THAT upon execution of the agreement staff be authorized to proceed
with implementation of the transition of waste collection contractors
including the initiation of source separated organics collection for
September 2007; and
THAT funds in the amount of $5,000 be contributed to hiring a consultant
to assist with implementation of the new waste collection contract and
kitchen organics collection in September 2007, such funds to come from
the 2006 Waste Collection budget; and
THAT Report PW06-046 be referred to the Environmental Advisory
Committee for information.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Item 9 be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
9. Aurora Historical Society/Church Street School Resolution
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT this matter be deferred to staff for a report back in two weeks,
or sooner, that responds to the following information:
Financial costs and implications to our budget;
Sourcing of funds;
Ability to negotiate or renegotiate the contractual arrangement
the Town of Aurora has entered into with the Aurora Historical
Society over the past three years with respect to the ongoing
and completed work;
An analysis of what effect this might have on the ability to
receive the Trillium funding for this project.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT staff be directed to prepare a by-law to designate Church Street
School as the Aurora Heritage Centre.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT By-law 4785-06.T be brought forward for consideration.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the following by-law be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and enacted:
4785-06.T BEING A BY-LAW to
amend Parking By-law
4574-04.T, as amended,
with respect to parking on
Rush Road
(deferred from August 22, 2006 Council)
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Item 8 be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
8. Recommendation from Councillor Morris
Re: Citizen Initiative to Conserve Energy and Control Escalating
Energy Costs
(Notice Provided at September 5, 2006 General Committee)
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Kean
WHEREAS in a democracy people must be permitted to make free
economic choices to manage their energy costs and take such reasonable
steps as consumers as they believe will protect their quality of life through
conservation and protection of the environment; and
WHEREAS natural gas and electricity prices are soaring and creating
economic hardship for some Aurora citizens and a growing number of
Canadians; and
WHEREAS many experts and individuals believe that unnecessary energy
use is a factor in the deterioration of the quality of Earth's environment
with a consequent threat to our quality of life; and
WHEREAS our local electrical utility, POWERSTREAM, and HYDRO ONE
have repeatedly stated the pressing need for electricity supply and
conservation in order to address the rising demand for energy created by
the growth of our community; and
WHEREAS Mr. Peter Love – Ontario’s Chief Energy Conservation Officer
is warning that in Ontario we can no longer take our energy supply for
granted and further is also urging all Ontarians to save energy, and to that
end, has issued a personal and friendly challenge to all Ontarians to
reduce their electricity use by 10% by the year 2007 and is asking all
Ontarians to think about how they use energy everyday, and find new
ways to conserve it; and
WHEREAS the Town of Aurora's Strategic Plan (Goal B) promoting a
sustainable community lists as an objective in B1, "Plan for the future to
continue controlled and well-planned growth by continuing to ensure that
policies and by-laws for developments are sensitive to the environment";
and
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WHEREAS Goal C of the Town of Aurora's Strategic Plan, also promotes
a healthy environment that fosters social and physical well-being by
developing strategies to encourage stewardship of Aurora's air, water, and
physical well-being by expanding education and awareness programs
relating to energy conservation practices on public and private properties,
and continuing to research, develop and promote electricity innovation
measures; and
WHEREAS , during an EAC meeting devoted to identifying things citizens
could do to protect the environment in a sustainable way, a local citizen,
Mr. Robert Cook, who is a member of Aurora's EAC, Environmental
Advisory Committee, initiated the idea of outdoor laundry drying being
allowed, as an appropriate conservation and energy cost saving measure;
and
WHEREAS the Town of Aurora also finds that it is deemed economically
and environmentally prudent to find ways to reduce energy consumption
not only in Aurora but across the Province; and
WHEREAS there are numerous restrictive land use covenants being
entered into between developers and home purchasers that may counter
the Town's and the Province’s energy efficiency and cost savings
initiatives for individual homeowners; and
WHEREAS the Ontario Energy Board’s website advises consumers how
to cut their energy cost including a tip that they, “Consider using a
clothesline to dry laundry"; and
WHEREAS the Conservation Council of Ontario is actively promoting the
use of clotheslines via their “Lighten Up” Campaign and advising that air
drying laundry, even a couple of loads a week, can save up to 50 kwh a
month; and
WHEREAS the Ministry of Energy's website recommends consumers to
"Get some fresh air! Consider using a clothesline to dry your laundry"; and
WHEREAS according to the Ontario Energy Board, the use of tumble
dryers account for approximately 6% of hydro usage; and
WHEREAS the Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE) website states
that
"The Ministry has been protecting Ontario's environment for over 30 years
through the use of stringent regulations, targeted enforcement and a
variety of innovative programs and initiatives"; and
WHEREAS the MOE website also states that "the Ministry has shown that
they are taking steps to address environmental issues that have local,
regional and/or global effects"; and
WHEREAS changes in public appreciation of the aesthetic, economic and
environmental advantages of drying laundry outdoors, creates a risk, that
could lead to potentially thousands of civil actions being brought, in the
legal system by home owners seeking to clear restrictive covenants from
titles involving existing and defunct builders and land development
companies, at considerable expense to all involved, including taxpayers;
and
WHEREAS, to address today's economic and energy challenges, the
Province of Ontario has already introduced Legislation entitled “The
Energy Conservation Leadership Act, 2006" ; and
WHEREAS The Energy Conservation Leadership Act, 2006 received
Royal Assent on March 28, 2006; and
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WHEREAS The Energy Conservation Leadership Act, 2006 (the Act)
empowers the Province to remove barriers to conservation, or to promote
opportunities for conservation, by enabling or mandating specific
conservation technologies; and
WHEREAS it is recognized that the Act, 2006 has not at this time, come
into full force and effect as it still requires Proclamation by the Lieutenant
Governor; and
WHEREAS the Province states in the Act that “In order to assist in the
removal of barriers and to promote opportunities for energy conservation,
the Lieutenant Governor in Council may, by regulation, designate goods,
services and technologies. 2006, c. 3, Schedule A, s. 3 (1)”; and
WHEREAS in order to assist and expedite the removal of barriers and to
promote opportunities for energy conservation, for the citizens of Aurora
and Ontario:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The Town of Aurora petition and urge, The Premier of Ontario, The
Honourable Dalton McGuinty and the Province of Ontario to take the
necessary steps to expeditiously proclaim the Energy Conservation
Leadership Act, 2006;
AND FURTHER THAT The Province of Ontario be petitioned and urged
to expeditiously designate clotheslines, by Regulation, as a goods, service
and / or technology, under section 3.1 of the said Act, in order to permit
the use of clotheslines in such circumstances as may be prescribed,
despite any restriction imposed at law that would otherwise prevent or
restrict their use;
AND FURTHER THAT the Town of Aurora petition the government of
Ontario to begin the process to review restrictive land-use covenants for
the purposes of identifying and making null those that are unreasonably
contrary to its energy saving objectives and specifically contrary to the
intent of the Energy Conservation Leadership ACT, 2006;
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated, with a request for
comment and endorsement, to:
The Premier of Ontario, The Honourable Dalton McGuinty
The Minister of Energy
The Minister of Environment
The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Community Housing
AMO
FCM
Region of York area Municipalities
POWERSTREAM
Greater Toronto Homebuilders Association
Hydro One Networks
York Region Environmental Alliance
Mr. Robert Cook, Citizen Member of Town of Aurora, EAC
Conservation Council of Ontario
Chief Energy Conservation Officer, Province of Ontario,
Manager Climate Change Campaign Program - WWF of Canada
Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development
Executive Director, Project Laundry List
AND FURTHER THAT the Town Clerk/Director of Administration, be
directed to monitor and circulate the replies to Council Members and
report back as they occur, at least up to and including the meeting of
Council scheduled, for October 17, 2006.
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On a recorded vote the resolution was CARRIED.
YEAS: 7 NAYS: 0
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Buck, Gaertner, Kean, Morris, Vrancic, Wallace and
Mayor Jones
VOTING NAYS: None
Councillors Hogg and West were absent.
12. Correspondence from:
• The World Wildlife Fund
• Sharon & Tony De Furia
• Claudette Sandecki
• Sandra McEleney
• Carolyn Pigeau
• The Conservation Council of Ontario
• Richard Johnson
• Maureen Temme
• Dannie Angevine
• Helen Pettingill
• Noreen Stevens
• Carl Duivenvoorden
• David Weir
• Cornelia Penner
• Malcolm Dunn
• C. Burden
• Article from CanWest News Service
Re: Item 8 - Citizen Initiative to Conserve Energy and Control Escalating
Energy Costs
(Added Item)
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the correspondence from various parties regarding Item 8 – Citizen
Initiative to Conserve Energy and Control Escalating Energy Costs be
received for information.
CARRIED
13. Recommendations from September 11, 2006 Environmental Advisory
Committee Meeting
Re: Item 8 - Citizen Initiative to Conserve Energy and Control Escalating
Energy Costs
(Added Item)
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the recommendations from the September 11, 2006 Environmental
Advisory Committee meeting be received for information.
CARRIED
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14. Energy Conservation Leadership Act, 2006
(Requested by Councillor Morris)
(Added Item)
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the Energy Conservation Leadership Act, 2006 be received for
information.
CARRIED
15. Memo from Councillor West – Clothes Lines
Re: Item 8 - Citizen Initiative to Conserve Energy and Control Escalating
Energy Costs
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the memo from Councillor West regarding clothes lines be received
for information.
CARRIED
X CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1. Correspondence from Mr. C. Simpkin and Mr. D. Moore
Re: Item 4(3) - Memo from the Chief Administrative Officer -
List of Outstanding Issues Pertaining to Library Square
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the correspondence from Mr. C. Simpkin and Mr. D. Moore
pertaining to Item 4(3) – General Committee Meeting Report No. 06-14
from Tuesday, September 5, 2006 – Memo from the Chief Administrative
Officer regarding a list of outstanding issues pertaining to Library Square,
be received and referred to the consultant to be considered as part of
the study.
CARRIED
4. General Committee Meeting Report No. 06-14, Tuesday, September 5, 2006
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM
THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 06-14, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER
5, 2006
(3) Memo from the Chief Administrative Officer
Re: List of Outstanding Issues Pertaining to Library Square
(Referred from August 22, 2006 Council meeting)
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT an upset limit of $30,000 be approved, from the 2006 contingency
funds, in order to engage the services of an outside consultant to provide
a report on parking solutions in Library Square and the surrounding area.
CARRIED
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2. Memo from the Director of Corporate Services
Re: Item 4(19) - PL06-111 – Application for Minor Site Plan Approval
Regional Municipality of York – Bathurst St. Reservoir
and
4. General Committee Meeting Report No. 06-14, Tuesday, September 5, 2006
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM
THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 06-14, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER
5, 2006
(19) PL06-111 – Application for Minor Site Plan Approval
Regional Municipality of York – Bathurst St. Reservoir
Agent: MacViro Consultants - Attn. David Payne
Part Lot 72 and 73 Concession 1 WYS, File D11-20-06
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the memo from the Director of Corporate Services regarding
Item 4(19) – Application for Minor Site Plan Approval - Regional
Municipality of York – Bathurst St. Reservoir and Report PL06-111 be
received for information; and
THAT the matter be referred to the Town Solicitor, together with
additional information from Councillor Kean, to be provided on
September 13, 2006, for a report back within two weeks.
CARRIED
4. General Committee Meeting Report No. 06-14, Tuesday, September 5, 2006
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM
THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 06-14, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER
5, 2006
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the balance of the report of the General Committee Meeting No. 06-
14 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted.
CARRIED
5. Proposed Motion from Councillor Gaertner
Re: York Region Food Network
(deferred from August 22, 2006 Council)
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Kean
WHEREAS the York Region Food Network statistics show a 38% increase
in food bank use between 2001 and 2005; and
WHEREAS families with children are a major beneficiary of food bank
services; and
WHEREAS use by seniors has almost doubled since 2001; and
WHEREAS there are many additional agencies in York Region providing
emergency food assistance; and
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WHEREAS there are many more people having difficulty accessing food,
going hungry or at risk of going hungry than can be estimated using food
bank statistics; and
WHEREAS Municipalities have the responsibility to protect the health and
well-being of their citizens;
BE IT NOW RESOLVED THAT the Town of Aurora urges the Provincial
Government, in the immediate term, to commit money to support food
security programs for the purpose of defeating hunger; and
THAT the Provincial Government provide desperately needed affordable
housing, funds to maintain existing affordable housing, new money that
doesn't involve claw backs from current programs and a sustainable
Provincial minimum wage; and
THAT this resolution be forwarded to the other York Region Municipalities
and the Association of Municipalities in Ontario (AMO) for their
endorsement.
CARRIED
6. Correspondence from the Town of Newmarket
Re: Development Charges Act Reform
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora receive and endorse the following
recommendation from the Town of Newmarket:
WHEREAS the last update of the Development Charges Act 1997
was nine (9) years ago;
AND WHEREAS the current Development Charges Act does not
permit the collection of development charges to fund growth related
capital costs for the following services which were previously
eligible under the old Act;
Hospitals;
Headquarters for municipal administration;
Computer equipment;
Cultural facilities such as museums, theatres and art
galleries; and
Waste management services
AND WHEREAS the current Development Charges Act requires a
mandatory 10% reduction in the charge for growth related “soft
services” such as community centres, libraries and parks;
AND WHEREAS the requirement in the current Development
Charges Act to collect based on the average service level over the
previous 10 years is too restrictive and creates practical calculation
and implementation issues;
AND WHEREAS the current Development Charges Act does not
adequately provide for solutions to meet the challenges of growth
that evolve over time (i.e. transportation through subways and
forms of higher order transit);
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AND WHEREAS the Province indicated to the Municipal Finance
Officers’ Association of Ontario (MFOA) in August 2005 that a
review of the Development Charges Act would commence in the
near future;
AND WHEREAS the growth related capital costs are significant,
growth continues to occur and growth should pay for growth;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the
Corporation of the Town of Newmarket as follows:
THAT the Council of the Town of Newmarket requests the Province
of Ontario to immediately commence a consultative process with
the municipal and development sectors to revise the Development
Charges Act to address the issues noted above and other concerns
that may be raised by the municipal sector;
AND THAT said resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario
and the Ministers of Finance and Municipal Affairs and Housing,
Julia Munro MPP, the Municipal Finance Officers Association of
Ontario, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, York Region
and the local municipalities of York Region.
CARRIED
11. Correspondence Regarding Library Square
(Request from Councillor Kean to be added to agenda)
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the correspondence from Ms Evelina MacEachern be received for
information.
CARRIED
16. Memo from Councillor West
Re: Mortgage Fraud
(Added Item)
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the memo from Councillor West regarding mortgage fraud be
received for information.
CARRIED
XI REGIONAL REPORT
Mayor Jones advised that there is no Regional Report at this time and that the
recent highlights from Regional Council meetings are posted on their website at
www.region.york.on.ca under “Council Highlights”.
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XII READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4841-06.D BEING A BY-LAW to
exempt Blocks 37 to 45 inclusive
and Block 47, Plan 65M-3850,
from the Part Lot Control
provisions as provided in
subsection 50 (5) of the Planning
Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13 (as
amended)
(Royalcliff Homes Inc.,
File D12-PLC-02-06)
4843-06.D BEING A BY-LAW to
amend By-law No. 2213-78, as
amended, being the Zoning Bylaw
of the Town of Aurora.
(File D14-23-00 -
Mattamy (Aurora) Limited)
4845-06.R BEING A BY-LAW to
Designate a certain property as
being of Historic and/or
Architectural Value or Interest
“Elmwood Lodge: The Reuben J.
Kennedy House
15032 Yonge Street”
4846-06.R BEING A BY-LAW to
Designate a certain property
As being of Historic and/or
Architectural Value or Interest
“The W. Lewis Stephens House
97 Wells Street”
4847-06.R BEING A BY-LAW to
Designate a certain property
As being of Historic and/or
Architectural Value or Interest
“The Enos Lundy House
938 St. John’s Sideroad”
4848-06.R BEING A BY-LAW to
Designate a certain property
As being of Historic and/or
Architectural Value or Interest
“The Roderick and Ethel Smith
House
88 Wells Street”
4849-06.R BEING A BY-LAW to
Designate a certain property
As being of Historic and/or
Architectural Value or Interest
“The Pugh House
106 Wells Street”
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4850-06.R BEING A BY-LAW to
Designate a certain property
As being of Historic and/or
Architectural Value or Interest
“The Radial Railway Bridge
Abutment
520 Industrial Parkway South”
4851-06.R BEING A BY-LAW to
Designate a certain property
As being of Historic and/or
Architectural Value or Interest
“The Walter Grice House
89 Wells Street”
4852.06.C BEING A BY-LAW to
confirm actions by Council
resulting from meeting 06-24 of
September 12, 2006.
CARRIED
* 4785-06.T was enacted earlier in this meeting.
XIII CLOSED SESSION
None
XIV ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Kean
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK