MINUTES - Council - 20060711
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 06-22
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Gaertner,
Hogg, Kean, Vrancic, Wallace and West
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillor Morris was absent.
(Councillor West arrived at 8:50 p.m.)
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Administrative Co-
ordinator/Deputy 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 7:00 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Vrancic declared an interest in Item 17 - PL06-095 regarding 15
Mosley Street, 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 4(5) regarding Replica and Imitation
Fire Arms, by virtue of his employer’s affiliation with the sale of toy guns, 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 Wallace declared an interest in Item 4(6) regarding Newspaper Boxes,
by virtue of his business potentially using the services of newspaper distribution
boxes mentioned in the report, and did not take part in or vote on any questions in
this regard or attempt in any way to influence the voting on such questions.
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department, with the following additional items, be approved:
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL - to accompany Delegation (g) – Mr. Allan
Downey, Director of Leisure Services
NEW DELEGATION (h) – Ms Colleen Howard
Re: Amended proposal from the Providence Learning Centre to
utilize space within the former Seniors’ Centre
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NEW ITEM 28 – Memo from the Director of Leisure Services
Re: Tri-Party Property Use Agreement between York Region District
School Board, York Catholic District School Board and the Town
of Aurora
NEW ITEM 29 – Memo from the Director of Public Works
Re: By-law No. 4819-06.T - to amend parking on George Street
between Tyler Street and Wellington Street
By-law 4819-06.T -
Re: Parking on George Street
Third Reading Only
CARRIED
Point of Privilege
Councillor Buck advised that a property matter was discussed In-Camera at the Special
Council meeting of July 10, 2006. Councillor Buck expressed the opinion that this
matter should have been addressed during the public session of that meeting.
III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes of June 27, 2006, Meeting Number 06-19 and Special
Council-Public Planning Minutes of June 28, 2006, Meeting Number 06-20
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the Council Minutes from Meeting Number 06-19 and Special
Council-Public Planning Minutes from Meeting Number 06-20 be adopted
as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
IV PRESENTATIONS
(a) Mr. Hugh Heron, The Mikey Network
The Mikey Network has donated two defibrillators
to the Town of Aurora
The presenter was unable to attend, therefore the presentation was not
conducted at this meeting.
V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27
were identified for discussion.
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VI ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
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:
9. BA06-008 - Request for Sign Variance – 108 – 150 Hollidge Blvd.
THAT Council approve the request for a sign variance to allow an increase
in the maximum permitted sign area on Building A, Building B and Building
C through the installation of a continuous, uniform sign box having a depth
of 0.91 metres(36 inches) whereas the bylaw restricts the depth to 0.75
metres (29.5 inches); and
THAT Council approve the request for a variance on Building A to allow
for three wall signs whereas the bylaw permits a maximum of two wall
signs.
10. FS06-023 - 2nd Quarter Water/Sewer Financial Statements
THAT the 2nd Quarter Water/Sewer Financial Statements be received.
15. PL06-092 - Condominium Agreement
Fernbrook Homes (Stonebridge) Limited (Phase II)
Block 1, Registered Plan 65M-3285
Crossing Bridge Place & Stonecliffe Crescent
(South of Vandorf Sideroad and West of Bayview Avenue)
File D07-01-00-A
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into a Condominium
Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Fernbrook Homes
(Stonebridge) Limited with respect to the lands, as defined within the
Agreement, contained within Draft Plan of Condominium D07-01-00-A to
be registered on title to the lands subject to the payment of fees and the
clearance of any outstanding conditions of draft approval.
16. PL06-096- Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Richard Allen and Associates Ltd.
15032 Yonge Street
Pt Lots 39 and 40, R.P.39
File D14-09-05
THAT Council enact implementing Zoning By-law Amendment 4827-06.D.
18. PL06-098 - Application for Minor Site Plan Approval
700680 Ontario Limited
1 Vata Court
Lot 33, RCP 10328
File D11-10-06
THAT Report PL06-098 be received as information.
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19. PL06-094 - Application to Amend the Official Plan
D. Schmidt/Rice Commercial Group
15320 Bayview Avenue, Aurora
Part of Lot 81, Concession 1, E.Y.S
File D09-02-05 (Ref: D14-11-05)
THAT implementing Official Plan Amendment 64 (By-law 4829-06.D) be
enacted at the July 11, 2006 Council Meeting.
CARRIED
VII DELEGATIONS
(a) Ms Noreen Lee, Chair of the Board of Directors and Dr. Helena
Jaczek, Member of the York Centre’s Capital Campaign Cabinet
The York Centre for Children, Youth & Families
Ms Noreen Lee, Chair of the Board of Directors for the York Centre for
Children, Youth & Families, addressed Council to advise of the treatment
and intervention services provided for approximately 1,500 children, youth
and their families who are experiencing social, emotional, behavioural or
mental health problems throughout York Region. Ms Lee advised that the
York Centre for Children, Youth & Families facility is in serious need for
more appropriate facilities to address the current and future needs of its
clients. Ms Lee advised that to address this need the Board of Directors
for the York Centre has developed the Expansion/Consolidation Plan
which will involve the construction of a new building, as well as
renovations to the existing facility and will amount to a cost of $3.5 million.
Ms Lee requested, on behalf of the York Centre, that the Town of Aurora
consider a contribution of $35,800 over a period of 32 years to assist with
this project.
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information.
CARRIED
(b) Mr. Angelo Sciaraffa
Re: Parking of Recreational Vehicles in Driveways
Mr. Angelo Sciaraffa addressed Council to express his concern regarding
the current process for enforcing the prohibition of storing recreational
vehicles in driveways of residences within Aurora. Mr. Sciaraffa advised
that the By-law which prohibits this practice is enforced on a complaint
driven basis and he suggested that a more fair system should be
implemented. Mr. Sciaraffa suggested that the Town consider
establishing a permitting system to regulate the parking of recreational
vehicles in residential driveways or consider another option to allow these
vehicles to be kept in residential driveways during the time period of April
15 to November 15 on an annual basis.
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to the By-
law Services Co-ordinator to investigate and report back on the feasibility
and financial implications of establishing a permitting system to regulate
the parking of recreational vehicles in residential driveways.
CARRIED
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(c) Mr. Daniel Willcock
Re: Item 21 - Memo From Director of Leisure Services
Re: BMX Bike Course Locations
Mr. Daniel Willcock addressed Council on behalf of the many young
residents who practice BMX Biking in the Case Woodlot. Mr. Willcock
advised that the group he is representing is careful to watch out for one
another and work together to create jumps and ramps using the dirt in the
woodlot, while taking care not to damage the lot in any way, to the best of
their ability. Mr. Wilcock suggested that the Town of Aurora consider
preparing a waiver for users to sign which would release the Town from
being liable in the case of an injury and still allow the woodlot to be used
as a bike course. Mr. Willcock further suggested that signs be placed
around the 80’ x 40’ area to advise that the bike course is to be used at
the risk of the user.
Mr. Willcock concluded by requesting that the Town consider establishing
the Case Woodlot as a BMX Bike Course or find an alternate location for
this use, as there is a large demand for it among the youthful population of
Aurora.
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and Item 21 be brought
forward for consideration at this time.
CARRIED
21. Memorandum from Director of Leisure Services
Re: BMX Bike Course Locations
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT The Director of Leisure Services and the Parks Manager be
requested to meet with representatives of the BMX cyclists to determine
the most appropriate locations(s) to establish a BMX Bike Course and
report back with recommendations; and
THAT the Town Solicitor be requested to report on the legal and liability
issues relating to the establishment of a BMX Bike Course in the Town of
Aurora.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT added delegation (h) – Ms Colleen Howard regarding an amended
proposal from the Providence Learning Centre to utilize space within the
former Seniors’ Centre, be brought forward for consideration at this time.
CARRIED
(h) ADDED DELEGATION – Ms Paula Britta and Ms Colleen Howard of the
Providence Learning Centre
Re: Amend ed proposal from the Providence Learning Centre to
utilize space within the former Seniors’ Centre
Ms Paula Britta, of the Providence Learning Centre, addressed Council to
advise that the Learning Centre is currently in a position where they must
find a new facility as soon as possible.
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Ms. Britta requested that the Town of Aurora consider going into a short
term lease agreement with the Providence Learning Centre, to allow them
to utilize space within the former Seniors’ Centre, while they are searching
for a more permanent location.
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to the
Director of Leisure Services to draft a short-term lease with the
Providence Learning Centre to permit them to utilize space within the
former Seniors’ Centre.
On a recorded vote the motion was DEFEATED
YEAS: 2 NAYS: 5
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Gaertner and Kean
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Buck, Hogg, Vrancic, Wallace and Mayor Jones
Councillors Morris and West were absent.
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to the
Director of Leisure Services for a report on the feasibility and implications
of permitting space within the former Seniors’ Centre to the Providence
Learning Centre on a short-term basis, while they continue to look for a
permanent location.
CARRIED
(d) Mr. Bruce Coxhead
Re: A S ustainable Community by Walden Green Limited
Mr. Bruce Coxhead of Walden Green Limited, addressed Council to
propose a new style of housing development which would be an
environmentally sustainable residential community using a wide variety of
environmentally responsible building alternatives and energy saving tools
and techniques to create a development which can maintain itself in an
entirely environmentally harmonious fashion. Mr. Coxhead advised that
this community would be the first of its kind in Canada and that the site
which has been selected to launch this program is within Aurora’s Oak
Ridges Moraine at a location which was formerly used as a landfill site Mr.
Coxhead added that this proposal would include the use of new
technology to transform brownfields back to green fields. Mr. Coxhead
advised that the application for this proposal is forthcoming and requested
that Council give special consideration to this concept when the proposal
is officially submitted due to it’s environmentally innovative direction.
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information.
CARRIED
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(e) Ms Judy Bates of Goodmans LLP
Re: Items 6-PL06-075 and 13 - PL06-091
St. John’s Road Development Corporation
Ms Judy Bates of Goodmans LLP addressed Council to advise that the St.
John’s Road Development Corporation is in full support of the
recommendations within reports PL06-075 and PL06-091, and requested
that Council approve the staff recommendations as presented.
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and Items 6 and 13 be
brought forward for consideration at this time.
CARRIED
6. PL06-075 – St. John’s Road Development Corp.
East Aurora Wetland Complex Swale Buffer
Part of Lots 24 and 25, Concession 2, E.Y.S.
East side of Bayview Avenue
Files D08-10-96, D12-00-1A and D14-05-00
OMB Case No. PL000902
OMB File Nos. O000160, S000085 and Z000137
(deferred from June 20, 2006 General Committee)
(deferred from June 27, 2006 Council)
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Council receive Report PL06-075 – St. John’s Road Development
Corp. related to a proposed buffer adjacent to the East Aurora Wetland
Swale, Files D08-10-96, D12-00-1A and D14-05-00; and
THAT the Ontario Municipal Board be notified that, based on the technical
reports provided, Council supports a minimum 20m (65 ft) buffer adjacent
to the East Aurora Wetland Swale.
CARRIED
13. PL06-091 - St. John’s Road Development Corp.
Part of Lots 24 and 25, Concession 2, E.Y.S.
OMB adjournment Order 1266, Blocks 517 and 518 of draft plan
Files D08-10-96, D12-00-1A and D14-05-00
OMB Case No. PL000902
OMB File Nos. O000160, S000085 and Z000137
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Council endorse Report PL06-091 – St. John’s Road Development
Corp., Files D08-10-96, D12-00-1A and D14-05-00; and
THAT staff attend at the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing on July 26,
2006, in support of the Town’s position regarding the subject applications;
and
THAT staff be directed to support the draft plan of subdivision as
prepared by Malone Given Parsons, project no. 97-908, dated February
24, 2005, as revised July 4, 2006, subject to the draft plan conditions, and
implementing Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Figures 3 and 4
respectively to report PL06-091.
CARRIED
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(f) Ms Dana Anderson, Meridian Planning Consultants
Re: Items 1 - PL06-093 and 4(15) - The Official Plan
Review Ppertaining to the Industrial/Commercial/
Economic Development Policies Sections of the
Municipality’s Official Plan
Ms Dana Anderson of Meridian Planning Consultants provided an
overview of the contents of the Official Plan Review pertaining to the
Industrial/Commercial/ Economic Development Policies Sections of the
Municipality’s Official Plan
Councillor West arrived at 8:50 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and Item 1 - PL06-093
be brought forward for consideration at this time.
CARRIED
1. PL06-093 - Proposed Official Plan Updates Ppertaining to Industrial/
Commercial Designations and Economic Development
File D09-03-06
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT report PL06-093 be received as information; and
THAT, subject to comments by Council and ratepayers, staff finalize the
Official Plan Amendment document for adoption at the August 22, 2006
Council meeting.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor West
THAT Item 14 - PL06-097 be brought forward for consideration at this
time.
CARRIED
14. PL06-097 - Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment
and Site Plan Applications
Bayview Business Park Inc. (Origin Retirement Communities Inc.)
Northwest corner of John West Way and Hollandview Trail
Lot 82, Concession 1, Part 6, Plan 65R-14423
Files D09-01-06, D14-01-06 and D11-06-06
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT Council approve By-law 4830-06.D, being a By-law to adopt Official
Plan Amendment Number 65; and
THAT Implementing Zoning By-law 4824-06.D be enacted; and
THAT, subject to a satisfactory review by the Site Plan Committee, the
Director of Planning and Development Services be authorized to execute
a site plan agreement between the owner and the Town of Aurora,
respecting the construction of a 5 (five) storey retirement home facility,
owned and operated by Origin Retirement Communities.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor West
THAT Item 27 - LS06-029 be brought forward for consideration at this
time.
CARRIED
27. LS06-029 - Seniors’ Operating Agreement
Point of Order
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Councillor Gaertner be permitted to ask questions without making a
motion with respect to the Seniors’ Operating Agreement.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into an Operating
Agreement with the Aurora Seniors Association.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor West
THAT Item 5 - PL06-076 be brought forward for consideration at this time.
CARRIED
5. PL06-076 – Issues Related to New Over Sized Housing
Developments in Existing Neighbourhoods
(deferred from June 20, 2006 General Committee)
(deferred from June 27, 2006 Council)
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Report PL06-076 regarding the construction of over sized infill
housing in existing neighbourhoods be received as information; and
THAT Council direct Planning Staff to initiate a working group with the
Building Administration Department, in order to determine which infill
zoning provisions used in other municipalities can be successfully applied
in the Town of Aurora; and
THAT staff be further directed to identify a preferred zoning option and
determine the geographic area or areas where the infill zoning provisions
would apply; and
THAT staff be directed to seek public involvement in the process by
hosting a Public Open House; and
THAT staff report back on the matter in September 2006.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Item 17 - PL06-095 be brought forward for consideration at this
time.
CARRIED
Councillor Vrancic, having previously declared an interest in Item 17, did not take part in
the vote called for in this regard.
17. PL06-095 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Paula Bell
15 Mosley Street
Pt Lot 1, R.P. 68
File D14-05-06
Moved by Councillor Seconded by Councillor
THAT Council enact implementing Zoning By-law Amendment 4826-06.D.
CARRIED
(g) Mr. Allan Downey, Director of Leisure Services
Re: Items 2 and 3 - Community Use of Facilities
Mr. Allan Downey, Director of Leisure Services, provided an overview of a
proposal from the Leisure Services Department regarding Community Use
of Facilities, which addresses a number of separate issues regarding
current and future facility space requirements for the Town of Aurora. Mr.
Downey advised that Council is currently considering the disposition of the
facilities within Library Square as well as the former hydro building at 215
Industrial Parkway. Mr. Downey advised that the subject proposal
involves the movement of certain aspects of the Club Aurora Fitness
Centre out of the Aurora Family Leisure Complex into the former hydro
building, thereby creating a location to establish a new Youth Centre, with
a potential partnership with the Boys and Girls Club, in the Aurora Family
Leisure Complex. Mr. Downey further advised that this proposal would
also create a space for the Aurora Skating Club and additional space for
programs at the Leisure Complex. Mr Downey explained that the former
hydro building includes a yard and receiving area which would provide
larger and more effective space for the parks yard and for the carpentry
shop. Mr. Downey explained that the Works Department would be able to
utilize the new space created by the relocation of the parks yard to initiate
the much needed expansion of the works yard. Mr. Downey outlined the
pros and cons of this proposal and concluded by requesting that Council
approve the concept in principal to allow staff to further explore the
financial and logistical implications of this undertaking and report back with
further details and cost factors.
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and Items 2 and 3 be
brought forward for consideration at this time.
CARRIED
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2. Memo from the Director of Leisure Services
Re: Community Use of Facilities
(deferred from June 20, 2006 General Committee)
(deferred from June 27, 2006 Council)
and
3. LS06-023 – Alternative Uses of the Former Hydro Building
at 215 Industrial Parkway South
(deferred from June 20, 2006 General Committee)
(deferred from June 27, 2006 Council)
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the Director of Leisure Services be requested to further investigate
the proposal for Community Use of Facilities and provide a detailed report
on financial implications, cost benefits analysis, timelines and the overall
feasibility of initiating this proposal; and
THAT the alternative options be included within the report; and
THAT the report include an independent appraisal of the current market
value of the Hydro Building.
CARRIED
VIII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Councillor West left the meeting at 10:00 p.m.
4. General Committee Meeting Report No. 06-12
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Councillor Kean, having previously declared an interest in Item 4(5), did not take part in
the vote called for in this regard.
Councillor Wallace, having previously declared an interest in Item 4(6), did not take part
in the vote called for in this regard.
(1) ADM06 -005 – Amendments to the Town of Aurora By-law 4280-01.C
(as amended), being a By-law to govern the procedure
of the Council of the Town of Aurora and its Committees
and Boards
(deferred from June 27, 2006 Council - extracted
from General Committee Report No. 06-12)
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
6. Time of General Committee Meetings
THAT General Committee meetings should, after December 1, 2006,
commence at 2:00 p.m. in order to allow Staff to be available to assist in
the deliberations of Committee. The General Committee meetings are
meant to be an opportunity for Members of Council to spend time in
discussing the items on the Agenda and depending on the topic there are
times when staff members other than Senior Staff could assist in the
deliberations. If the meetings were to start in the afternoon it would be
easier to call the staff member into the meeting if necessary. The
afternoon time would also allow those residents who are not able to attend
evening meetings the opportunity to attend at least the General
Committee meetings.
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Further, there are recommendations in this report that would see Advisory
Committee Minutes coming to General Committee before going to Council
and the expectation is that the General Committee meetings could
become lengthier and the earlier start time would ensure that the
discussions would not take place too late into the night. Council would
also have the option to defer a particular matter to a Council meeting or
special meeting if there was a concern that the matter needed to be heard
at an evening time. If Council is not comfortable with the 2:00 p.m. time it
is suggested that the start time be 4:30 p.m.
DEFEATED
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Buck
9. Deputy Mayor – Acting Head of Council
That this section remain intact as written, until the conclusion of the
existing term of Council; and that effective with the term of Council
commencing December 1, 2006, the clause be amended to mirror section
242 of the Municipal Act, 2001 respecting the appointment of a member of
Council “to act in the place of the Head of Council when the Head of
Council is absent or refuses to act or the office is vacant and while so
acting such member has all the powers and duties of the Head of
Council”. Council may wish to consider the option of rather than having the
Councillor with the highest number of votes being the Acting Head of
Council that there be a regular (monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly etc.)
rotation of the role of Acting Head of Council, similar to the way the
General Committee meetings are chaired.
DEFEATED
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Kean
18. Review Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest Policy Statement
That similarly there should be a provision within the By-law that requires
the Council Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest Policy statement of
Council be reviewed within the first six months of the term of Council.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT this meeting be extended beyond 10:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., in order
to address the remaining items on the agenda.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
20. Procedure for Determination and Consideration of Items Requiring
Separate Discussion
THAT the CAO be requested to draft wording to be incorporated into
section 20 of the Procedural By-law which reflects the following, and bring
it back for further consideration:
THAT when an item is pulled, the member of Council pulling the
item should state the reason for pulling the item; and
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THAT it not be for the purpose of asking questions which could
have been clarified by staff in advance.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the CAO be requested to draft wording to be incorporated into
section 20 of the Procedural By-law which reflects the following, and bring
it back for further consideration:
THAT during consideration of items requiring separate discussion,
Council consults with the audience to determine who is in
attendance to hear which specific items, and that the order of the
items be prioritized by the Chair, to address the identified issues
first, for the benefit of those in attendance.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
Balance of General Committee Meeting Report No. 06-12
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
(deferred from June 27, 2006 Council - extracted
from General Committee Report No. 06-12)
THAT the balance of the report of the General Committee Meeting No. 06-
12 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Item 12 - LS06-026 be brought forward for consideration at this
time.
CARRIED
12. LS06-026 - Tree Cutting Permit Application
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the application for the removal of trees at 173 Ridge Road in
accordance with By-law 4474-03.D being a By-law to authorize the injury
or destruction of trees (Tree Permit By-law), be approved.
CARRIED
7. Special General Committee Meeting Report No. 06-13, June 27, 2006
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT interest revenue from hydro funds and interest expenses from the
Aurora Recreation Centre debenture be included in the notes for future
Financial Statements, commencing with the 2006 Financial Statements.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the report of the Special General Committee Meeting No. 06-13 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted
as follows:
(1) FS06-020 – 2005 Financial Statements
THAT the audited financial statement for the year 2005 be received and
be published in accordance with Section 295 of the Ontario Municipal Act;
and
THAT $43,000 of the 2005 Surplus be carried forward to fund Planning
Projects started in 2005; and
THAT $940,587 of the 2005 Surplus be transferred to the Fire Services
Capital Discretionary Reserve; and
THAT $135,000 of the 2005 Surplus be transferred to the Future Legal
Discretionary Reserve Fund; and
THAT $507,132 of the 2005 Surplus be transferred to the Municipal
Capital Discretionary Reserve.
CARRIED
(2) FS06-021 – Water and Sewer Financial Statements
THAT Council adopt the practice of presenting the Sewer and Water
Budgets and Financial Statement as separate reports; and
THAT Council authorize the utilization of $205,000 from the Sewers
Reserve Fund and $205,000 from the Water and Sewer Reserve Fund to
cover the 2005 operating deficit; and
THAT staff report back on how unanticipated donations and/or fundraising
proceeds will impact future capital costs and development charges; and
THAT the report be submitted prior to any final decision making on the
donation from Mr. Stronach.
CARRIED
8. AAC06-05 - June 22, 2006 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Report
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the section of the June 22, 2006 Committee Record of the
Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting pertaining to the special
requirements for membership on the Accessibility Advisory Committee
and their effect on the maximum number of terms of consecutive
membership, be referred to the Director of Corporate Services to be
reviewed and formalized within the Committee’s terms of reference.
CARRIED
Council Meeting No. 06-22 Page 15 of 21
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Wallace
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Accessibility Advisory Committee
Meeting 06-05 held on June 22, 2006 be received as information and the
following recommendations of the Accessibility Advisory Committee be
endorsed:
2. York Region Accessibility Advisory Committees Meeting – May 10, 2006
Minutes
THAT the York Region Accessibility Advisory Committees Meeting – May
10, 2006 Minutes be received for information.
3. Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)
Government Announces Next Steps in AODA
THAT correspondence from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario
(AMO) Government Announces Next Steps in AODA be received for
information; and
THAT the Director of Corporate Services/Town Clerk be requested to
provide additional information for the next meeting.
4. Region of York – Media Release
The Community Social Data Strategy (CSDS), York Region
Consortium and Community Reference Group
THAT Region of York – Media Release regarding The Community Social
Data Strategy (CSDS), York Region Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)
Government Announces Next Steps in AODA Consortium and Community
Reference Group be received for information; and
THAT the Director of Corporate Services/Town Clerk be requested to look
into this further and provide additional information for the next meeting
regarding whether there is an opportunity to provide input, individually or
as a Committee.
5. CS06-025 – Parking By-law Amendment – Accessibility Parking Signage
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee receive and endorse report
CS06-025 – Parking By-law Amendment – Accessibility Parking Signage.
6. THAT the Property Manager of the Real Canadian Superstore in Aurora
be requested to install accessible doors in the medical clinic, on behalf of
the Aurora Accessibility Advisory Committee.
CARRIED
11. FS06-022 - 2nd Quarter Financial Statements
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the issue of outstanding rental payments from Jack Woods for 2005
and 2006, as outlined on page 3 of report FS06-022, be referred to
Leisure Services staff.
CARRIED
Council Meeting No. 06-22 Page 16 of 21
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the 2nd Quarter Financial Statements be received.
CARRIED
20. Memorandum from Administrative Co-ordinator/Deputy Clerk
Re: List of outstanding issues pertaining to Library Square
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT staff investigate and report back on the following matters:
• Alternative parking solutions such as metered parking and timed parking;
• Initiation of a parking study in the downtown core area;
• Negotiation with the Trinity Anglican Church for a parking agreement;
and
THAT staff look into hiring an outside consultant and report back to the
August 22, 2006 Council meeting; and
THAT the remaining issues listed on in the memo be referred to staff for a
further report.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT this meeting be extended to 11:15 p.m., in order to address the
remaining items on the agenda.
CARRIED
22. Notice of Motion from Councillor Buck
Re: Re-Naming of the Arts and Culture Fund
23. Notice of Motion from Councillor Buck
Re: Recipients of the 2006 Arts and Culture Awards
24. Notice of Motion from Councillor Buck
Re: Recipients of the 2006 Town of Aurora Governance Awards
25. Notice of Motion from Councillor West
Re: The Position of Mayor, Town of Aurora
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the Notices of Motion given in Items 22 to 25 be received for
information.
CARRIED
Council Meeting No. 06-22 Page 17 of 21
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
26. Correspondence from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario
Re: Support for the AMO Position on Improving the Efficiency of the Blue Box
Moved by Councillor Seconded by Councillor
THAT the Municipality of Aurora supports the Association of
Municipalities/Association of Municipal Recycling Coordinators Position
Paper on Improving the Efficiency of the Blue Box Program; and
THAT the resolution from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario be
received and endorsed as follows:
AMO believes the Province must take the following actions immediately:
• Direct the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) to implement a
Deposit-Refund System for alcohol beverage containers sold by
the LCBO.
• Require the LCBO to source separate, either at their retail outlets
or their central warehouses, or other appropriate depot location,
the alcohol beverage containers into their individual material types,
i.e. flint glass, coloured glass, PET bottles, aluminum cans, and
aseptic containers, so that the materials can be recycled by the
LCBO for the highest and best use and maximizing the revenue
earned from the sale of the collected materials in order to reduce
the cost of the Deposit-Refund system.
• Use all or a portion of the environmental levy already collected by
the Province of Ontario from the ‘wine and ‘spirit manufacturers in
Ontario to assist in the implementation of the Deposit-Refund
system and to fund an annual short-fall in the operating costs of
the deposit-refund system;
• Remove glass beverage bottles from Schedule I, Part I of 0. Reg. I
01/94 to the Environmental Protection Act so that many
municipalities are not mandated to collect coloured glass beverage
bottles as part of our mandatory blue waste box management
systems under Section 7 of the Regulation.
• Require that all plastic, glass, steel or aluminum food and
beverage containers greater than 4 litres in size be sold into the
Ontario market only through a deposit-refund system with the
manufacturer or first importer responsible for I00% of the cost of
managing the recycling of these containers.
• Require the manufacturer or first importer of any new container
introduced into the Ontario market to commission a life cycle
analysis for the new container, to determine the environmental and
economic impacts of that container on Ontario’s municipal Blue
Box Recycling Program and establish remedial measures if the
container has detrimental environmental or economic impacts.
CARRIED
Council Meeting No. 06-22 Page 18 of 21
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
ADDED ITEM 28 – Memo from the Director of Leisure Services
Re: Tri-Party Property Use Agreement between York Region District
School Board, York Catholic District School Board and the Town of
Aurora
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Tri- Party
Property Use Agreement between the Town of Aurora, the York Region
Catholic District School Board and the York Region District School Board.
CARRIED
ADDED ITEM 29 – Memo from the Director of Public Works
Re: By-law No. 4819-06.T - To Amend Parking on George Street between
Tyler Street and Wellington Street
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the memo be received for information.
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
Councillor Hogg provided Notice of Motion regarding water servicing allocation.
Councillor Buck advised that during the Opening Ceremonies for the
reconstructed St. John’s Sideroad, there was provision made for guest parking,
through the use of traffic cones. Councillor Buck requested that staff investigate
the feasibility of this practice being undertaken every Sunday to allow residents
to park at the site and enjoy the marsh and wildlife viewing areas.
Councillor Hogg requested feedback from By-law staff regarding the methods for
dealing with the issue of motorbikes being used on private property.
Councillor Gaertner provided Notice of Motion regarding the York Centre for
Children, Youth and Families.
Councillor Kean advised of an Aurora Neighbourhood Watch meeting to take
place on Sunday, August 13th, 2006 at the Town Hall at 7:00 p.m..
Councillor Wallace advised of a Youth Soccer Team from Mexico staying in
Aurora and playing at Sheppard’s Bush on Friday, July 21 and Saturday, July 22,
2006 in the Can Am Tournament.
Council Meeting No. 06-22 Page 19 of 21
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
XI READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4803-06.L BEING A BY-LAW to
declare surplus lands
described as Part Lot 19,
Concession 3, EYS, Town of
Aurora (15059 Leslie
Street).
4810-06.D BEING A BY-LAW to
amend By-law No. 2213-
78, as amended, being the
Zoning By-law of the Town
of Aurora
(15059 Leslie Street, D14-
05-04)
4813-06.D BEING A BY-LAW to amend
By-law No. 2213-78, as
amended, being the Zoning
By-law of the Town of Aurora.
(File:D14-13-05. Part of Lot
80, Concession 1, E.Y.S.)
4814-06.D BEING A BY-LAW to amend
By-law No. 2213-78, as
amended, being the Zoning
By-law of the Town of Aurora.
(File D14-04-06, Part of Lot
77, Concession 1, W.Y.S.)
4821.06.F BEING A BY-LAW to amend
By-law 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.
(Replacement of Schedule
“A”)
4822.06.F BEING A BY-LAW to amend
By-law 4759-06.F being a by-
law establish a schedule of
fees for applications, permits,
the sale of Town publications,
and to prescribe service
charges for administrative
matters.
(Replacing Schedules "A", "B",
"C", “D”, “E”, “F” and “G”)
Council Meeting No. 06-22 Page 20 of 21
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
4824-06.D BEING A BY-LAW to amend
By-law No. 2213-78, as
amended, being the Zoning
By-law of the Town of Aurora.
(Lot 82, Concession 1, Part 6,
65R-14423 and D14-01-06)
(Origin Retirement Communities)
4826-06.D BEING A BY-LAW to amend
By-law No. 2213-78
(15 Mosley St. File D14-05-06)
4827-06.D BEING A BY-LAW to amend
By-law No. 2213-78
(File: D14-09-05)
(Richard Allen)
4829-06.D BEING A BY-LAW to
adopt Official Plan
Amendment No. 64
(15320 Bayview Avenue)
4830-06.D BEING A BY-LAW to
adopt Official Plan
Amendment No. 65
(Origin Retirement Communities)
4833.06.C BEING A BY-LAW to
confirm actions by Council
resulting from meeting 06-22
on July 11, 2006.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the following listed by-law be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4832.06.H BEING A BY-LAW to
appoint an Acting Head of
Council for the period July 29,
2006 to August 7, 2006
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the following listed by-law be given 3rd reading and enacted:
4819-06.T BEING A BY-LAW to amend
Parking By-law 4574-04.T
as amended, with respect to
parking on George Street.
CARRIED
Council Meeting No. 06-22 Page 21 of 21
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
XII IN-CAMERA
None
XIII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Hogg
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 11:20 p.m.
CARRIED
______________________ _________________________________
T. JONES, MAYOR K. EWART, DEPUTY CLERK