MINUTES - Council - 20060822
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 06-23
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Gaertner,
Hogg, Kean, Morris, Vrancic and Wallace
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillor West was 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 7:14 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Vrancic declared an interest in Delegation (e) – Mr. Brian Larter –
Mural Concept, by virtue of a solicitor-client relationship 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 Morris
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department, with the following additional items, be approved:
Presentation (b) – Recognition of the Sponsors of the Town of Aurora’s
“Team Courage” – United Way Dragon Boat Races
Delegation (f) – Mrs. Nancy Sassur
Re: Item 2 – PW06-041 – Northeast Quadrant Traffic Calming Study
Delegation (g) – Mr. Angelo Sciaraffa & Mr. Pino Fodero
Re: Item 18 - CS06-028 – Storage of Recreational Vehicles in
Residential Zones
Additional Material for Item 34 - Attachment to the July 24, 2006
Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
Additional Material for Item 2 - PW06-041 – Northeast Quadrant Traffic
Calming Project Proposed Traffic Calming Plan
CARRIED
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Special Council Minutes of July 10, 2006, Meeting Number 06-21 and
Council Minutes of July 11, 2006, Meeting Number 06-22
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the Special Council Minutes of July 10, 2006, Meeting Number 06-
21 and Council Minutes of July 11, 2006, Meeting Number 06-22 be
adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
IV PRESENTATIONS
(a) Presentation by Mr. Mike Egan and Mrs. Beth Egan to the Town of
Aurora - A Painting of their Home, Willow Farm, on the South-West
Corner of St. John’s Sideroad and Yonge Street
Mr. & Mrs. Egan presented a copy of a commissioned painting by local artist
Carol Shelton, of their heritage home built in 1865, to the Town of Aurora.
(b) Presentation by Mayor Jones regarding the Town of Aurora staff
fundraising efforts for the United Way
Mayor Jones announced the participation by Town of Aurora staff at the Dragon
Boat Races on Saturday, August 19, 2006, in support of the United Way. Mayor
Jones advised that the Town of Aurora team won first place in their division and
raised the most money of all the entries, totalling $9,300. Mayor Jones thanked
and congratulated all staff for their participation, particularly Ms Cindy Janzen,
Team Captain, and Ms Heather Green, Fundraising Chair.
Mr. John Rogers, the Chief Administrative Officer and also this year’s United
Way Chair, advised that the United Way’s fundraising goal for this year is $8
million and that the Dragon Boat Races kick-off campaign raised a total of
$105,000.
V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 26(5), 32, 33, 34(5) and By-law
4835-06.C were identified for discussion.
VI ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the following recommendations respecting the matters listed as
“Items not Requiring Separate Discussion” be adopted as submitted to
Council and staff be authorized to take all necessary action required to
give effect to same:
3. Motion from Councillor West Regarding the Position of Mayor
THAT this motion regarding the position of Mayor be included on this
agenda for distribution only; and
THAT this motion be considered at the September 5, 2006 General
Committee meeting.
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
8. Resolution from the Town of Newmarket
Re: Request for Increased Provincial Funding for Public Libraries
And to Base the Provincial Library Grant on an Updated and
Sustainable Indexing Model
THAT the Council for the Town of Aurora receive and endorse the
following resolution from the Town of Newmarket:
WHEREAS public libraries in Ontario receive an annual grant from
the Province of Ontario to support resource sharing between
libraries and the direct delivery of public library service;
AND WHEREAS the Town of Newmarket recognizes that the public
library is the best place in the community to access information in a
variety of forms, with support and expertise of trained staff, and
supports the public library in its role as the cornerstone of a literate
and democratic society in managing and sharing information and
building community capacity in the knowledge-based economy;
AND WHEREAS the Town of Newmarket and its citizens share the
Province of Ontario’s understanding about the importance to the
future of the province of a healthy, educated and motivated work
force, and the key role of public libraries in delivering this mandate;
AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario is increasingly regarding
libraries as public access points for e-govemment services, and as
distribution points for information relating to legislation and
government programs and services;
AND WHEREAS since 1996 the Provincial grant for Newmarket
Public Library declined 37% from $100,708 (in 1996 the province
funded 4.9% of the operating revenue) to the current $63,775 (in
2005 the province funded 3.1% of the operating revenue) with
similar reductions in funding for all public libraries across the
Province;
AND WHEREAS the Provincial base funding to all public libraries in
the Province of Ontario has been flat lined since 1996 in spite of
significant increases in services provided, population and operating
costs;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the
Corporation of the Town of Newmarket as follows:
1. THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of
Newmarket understands the value and significance of the
public library, and its role in creating a dynamic, connected
community, and calls on the Premier of Ontario, the Minister
of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Minister of Culture
to:
a) Review the impact of public libraries across Ontario
as a vital resource that works across sectors to meet
the demands of the new knowledge-based economy,
supports the future growth and prosperity of Ontario;
b) Provide increased provincial funding for public
libraries, and base the Provincial library grant on an
updated and sustainable indexing model;
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
2. AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the
Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, the Minister of Culture, the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario, the Federation of Ontario Public
Libraries and all area municipalities.
9. Resolution from the Regional Municipality of York
Re: Internationally Trained Physicians
THAT the Council for the Town of Aurora receive and endorse the
following resolution from the Regional Municipality of York regarding
internationally trained physicians:
WHEREAS the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) predicts that
the physician shortage in Ontario will reach 2,347 in 2006 and
2,648 in 2008 in its report entitled Ontario Physician Shortage
2005: seeds of progress, but resource crisis deepening; and
WHEREAS it is estimated that 1.2 million Ontarians are without a
Family Physician; the population of Ontario continues to grow and
age and this problem will grow worse over time as more physicians
retire; and
WHEREAS qualified International Medical Graduates (IMGs) can
make a valuable contribution to Ontario‘s health care system,
particularly with respect to alleviating the current and predicted
future physician shortage; and
WHEREAS in York Region, Georgina and East Gwillimbury are
designated by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long - Term Care
as underserviced areas for Family Physicians; and
WHEREAS it is noted that the MOHLTC [in conjunction with the
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) and
Council of Ontario Faculties of Medicine] has recently created up to
200 postgraduate International Medical Graduates training or
evaluation positions per year for fully qualified IMGs who are
residents of Ontario or require postgraduate training; and
WHEREAS internationally trained experienced physicians who
currently practice outside of Ontario may be eligible for the new
Registration through Practice Assessment Program, (RPA); and
WHEREAS The Regional Municipality of York recognizes that
although some positive progress has been made, the physician
shortage in Ontario necessitates even more progress in this area;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Regional
Municipality of York urges the Government of the Province of
Ontario and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
take immediate action to:
1. devote more resources to manage the increase in the numbers
of International Medical Graduates applying to the IMG Program
2. take action to make the temporary/pilot IMG program permanent
and self-sufficient
3. prevent delays and remove barriers to the assessment of
experienced internationally - trained physicians through the RPA
program so that they practice in Ontario without unnecessary
delays; and
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
THAT the Regional Clerk forward a copy of this resolution to the
Premier of Ontario, the Ontario Minister of Health, the Chief
Medical Officer of Health, the CPSO, all municipalities in Ontario,
all York Region MPPs and MPs, the Leaders of the Opposition
Parties, and the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
10. Resolution from the Town of Markham
Re: Ontario Farmland Trust
THAT the Council for the Town of Aurora receive and endorse the
following resolution from the Town of Markham:
“WHEREAS one of the recommendations of the approved GTA
Agricultural Action Plan states as follows: “Encourage the Ontario
Farmland Trust (OFT) to develop programs, identify securement
mechanisms (including financial) and obtain support from the
province, municipal Councils and agricultural organizations;
WHEREAS the Eastern Markham Strategic Review identified lands
in the eastern part of Markham for a permanent Countryside vision;
AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has also identified
additional lands in Markham as permanent Countryside pursuant to
the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and the Greenbelt
Plan;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of
Markham supports the current efforts of the Ontario Farmland Trust
in regards to:
. the federal and provincial governments being requested to
amend their Income Tax Acts to provide the same benefits to
donors of farmland for which donors of ecologically sensitive
lands now qualify; and,
. the federal and provincial governments being requested to
consider other farmland conservation incentives to ensure that
farmland remains in agriculture, for agricultural and Countryside
lands in Markham;
AND THAT copies of this report be provided to the Minister of
Agriculture and Food, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing,
the Ontario Farmland Trust, Environment Canada, the Region of
York and Region of York municipalities.
11. Resolution from the Municipality of Clarington
Re: Ontario Clean Water Act
THAT the Council for the Town of Aurora receive and endorse the
following resolution from the Municipality of Clarington:
WHEREAS the proposed Ontario Clean Water Act is an enabling
statute which outlines, in a very general way, what will be done,
how, and by whom, to protect current and future drinking water
sources, and the details of the how the Act will be implemented in
the associated regulations; and
WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington supports the concept of
locally developed source water protection plans in watersheds
across Ontario; and
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WHEREAS the Ontario Clean Water Act, Bill 43, will affect rural
landowners, farms, business, conservation authorities and
municipalities; and
WHEREAS the commodity groups representing agricultural
producers have provided input to the Provincial Government that
has not been incorporated into Bill 43 and should be included in the
regulations; and
WHEREAS the proposed Clean Water Act could significantly
disadvantage and cause undue hardship for agricultural producers
and may force producers to leave the business because of
stringent regulations; and
WHEREAS the implementation and enforcement is another
downloading of provincial responsibilities to municipalities in
Ontario; and
WHEREAS agricultural producers and municipal governments
should be consulted on the regulations, implementation strategy
and funding for such endeavours before the regulations are brought
into force;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Clarington Council
urges the Government of Ontario to
a) provide adequate funding under the Clean Water Act to
land owners;
b) review the implementation strategy with and to the
satisfaction of the commodity groups and the AMO
before it is included in the regulations;
c) transfer adequate funds to the municipalities for the
implementation;
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to all
municipalities in Ontario and for their endorsement.
19. CS06-029 – Corporate Insurance Reassessment
THAT Council authorize the payment of the insurance reassessment of
$24,311 annually for the next 4 years to OMEX effective in 2007; and
THAT this amount be charged to the Town’s insurance reserve account.
20. LSAC06-06 – July 13, 2006 Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee
meeting, held on July 13, 2006, be received for information and Council
endorse the following recommendations of the Leisure Services Advisory
Committee:
2. Report LS06-027 - Park Name Amendment
THAT the name ”Ada Park” be amended to Ada Johnson Park; and
THAT staff investigate the feasibility and potential cost of establishing a
policy for the installation of plaques for the parks within the Town of
Aurora, to provide a brief history of the name for each park.
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
3. Report LS06-028 - Club Aurora Fitness Centre - Open House Expansion
Options
THAT Report LS06-028 - Club Aurora Fitness Centre - Open House
Expansion Options, be received for information.
4. Director’s Verbal Report regarding Council Deliberations for Library
Square and the Former Hydro Facility
THAT information provided by the Director of Leisure Services regarding
Council’s deliberations for Library Square and the former hydro facility, be
received for information.
5. Status of existing Concession and Pro-shop Leases
THAT the information regarding the status of existing Concession and
Pro-shop, Leases, be received for information; and
THAT existing revenues be provided by the Director of Leisure Services.
6. Youth Councillor (Member Request)
THAT the information on the status of the establishment of a Youth
Councillor, be received for information.
7. Youth Action Sub-Committee
THAT the Minutes of the Youth Action Sub-Committee Meeting held May
17, 2006, be received for information; and
THAT the Minutes of the Youth Action Sub-Committee Meeting held June
21, 2006, be received for information.
8. Canada Day Celebrations
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee extend their thanks and
congratulations to Shelley Ware, the Special Events Coordinator, and the
staff and volunteers who organized the 2006 Canada Day Celebrations,
which involved a tremendous amount of work and went very well.
21. PL06-099 – Application for Exemption from Part Lot Control
Museum Lane Developments Inc.
65M-3850, Blocks 20 to 25, 46, 48 to 54
65M-3851 – Blocks, 142 and 143
Barr Crescent, Zokol Drive, Martell Gate and Conover Avenue
File D12-PLC-01-06
THAT Council approve the request for exemption from Part Lot Control
made by Museum Lane Developments Inc. to divide the following Blocks
on Registered Plans 65M-3850 and 65M-3851into separate lots; and
THAT Council enact By-law 4837-06.D.
22. PL06-100 – Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Richard Arnold
66 Wellington Street East, Part of Lots 15 & 16, R.P. 107
File D14-07-06
THAT Council enact implementing Zoning By-law Amendment 4838-06.D.
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
23. PL06-101 – Application to Amend Zoning By-law 2213-78,
as amended, Loblaw Properties Ltd.
15900 Bayview Avenue
Files D09-04-06 & D14-12-06
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Official
Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications D09-04-06
and D14-12-06, scheduled for the September 27th, 2006 Public Planning
Meeting.
24. PL06-102 – Proposed Official Plan Updates Pertaining to
Industrial/Commercial Designations and Economic
Development (Official Plan Amendment No. 66)
File D09-03-06
THAT Council approve By-law No. 4836-06.D, being a by-law to adopt
Official Plan Amendment No. 66, which would update the Industrial and
Commercial policies of the Official Plan, as well as add Economic
Development policies to the Official Plan.
25. PL06-104 – Zoning By-law Amendment Application
2091585 Ontario Inc., 15565 Yonge Street
Part of Lot 90, Registered Plan 246
File D14-08-06
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of a Zoning By-law
Amendment Application, D14-08-06 scheduled for a second Public Planning
Meeting held on September 27, 2006.
27. PW06-044 – Award of Tender P.W.2006-74 – Surface Treatment of Old
Bloomington Road and Industry Street
THAT Tender No. P.W. 2006-74 - “Surface Treatment of Old Bloomington
Road and Industry Street” be awarded to Miller Paving Limited at its
tendered price of $61,635.75; and
THAT additional funds in the amount of $6,635.75 be reallocated from the
2006 Public Works Operating Budget as described in Report No. PW06-
044 for this project; and
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute the
attached Form of Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Miller
Paving Limited for the Surface Treatment of Old Bloomington Road and
Industry Street.
28. PW06-045 – Award of Tender P.W.2006-80 – Supply and Operation of
Contracted Sidewalk Plows
THAT Tender No. P.W. 2006-80 the “Supply and Operation of up to five
Contracted Sidewalk Tractors with Sander Bodies, Snow Plows, and
Snow Blowers” be awarded to Trisan Construction at its tendered price of
$163,157.40; and
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute the
attached Form of Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Trisan
Construction for the Supply and Operation of up to five Contracted
Sidewalk Tractors with Sander Bodies, Snow Plows and Snow Blowers.
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
29. PW06-043 – Salt Management Plan
THAT Report No. PW06-043 detailing the results of the Ecoplans Ltd.
April 10, 2006 Salt Management Plan be received by Council; and
THAT staff be requested to implement the recommendations contained
within the Salt Management Plan as noted in Recommendation 2; and
THAT staff be requested to include in the 2007 budget:
• Funding for the required steps to start the implementation of the
building of a snow disposal site; and
• Funding for the Pre-Wetting pilot project as outlined in Section
4.3.2 of Appendix “A”; and
THAT staff be requested to report further on future funding requirements
to implement the recommendations of the Salt Management Plan as
described in Report No PW06-043.
30. PW06-042 – Approval to Execute a Pre-Servicing Agreement
Hallgrove Estates Inc. Subdivision
File D12-00-2A
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement
between the Town of Aurora and Hallgrove Estates to permit the servicing of
the Hallgrove Estates Inc. Subdivision (D12-00-2A) subject to the following
conditions:
(a) Issuance of the necessary Certificates of Approval from the Ministry of
Energy and Environment and Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
for all the underground services;
(b) Signing of the engineering plans for the construction of the municipal
services;
(c) Receipt of proof of insurance indemnifying the Town in the amount of
$10,000,000; and
(d) Receipt of engineering fees and securities in accordance with the
standard procedures for subdivision developments in the amounts
specified.
31. PW06-038 – Approval for Additional Funds for the Wellington Street East
Sidewalk, Bikeway, Illumination and Landscape Design
THAT additional funds in the amount of $11,910.00 (exclusive of GST) be
allocated from the Development Charges Reserve for the detailed design of
Wellington Street East Sidewalk, Bikeway, Illumination and Landscape
Design as follows:
1. $7,270.00 for the detailed design of the sidewalk, bikeway and
illumination; and
2. $4,640.00 for the landscape assignment; and
THAT the above additional funds be incorporated into the next Development
Charges update.
CARRIED
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
VII DELEGATIONS
(a) Mr. Ron Vande Beek, Partner
Re: Item 1 – Sign Variance – Highland Chevrolet Cadillac Ltd.
Mr. Ron Vande Beek addressed Council to request approval of new signage for
the Highland Chevrolet Cadillac building. Mr. Vande Beek indicated that the new
signage would total 70% less than the current signage, although there are 7
separate signs.
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information and that
Item 1 be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
1. BA06-009 – Request for Variance to Sign By-law 4622-04.P
15783 Yonge Street – Highland Chevrolet Cadillac Ltd.
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Council approve the variance to the Sign By-law as presented by
Highland Chevrolet Cadillac Ltd. to allow for seven new wall signs.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Item 12 be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
12. BA06-010 – Request for Variance to Sign By-law 4622-04.P
305 Wellington Street East – AB Cox Pontiac Buick GMC Ltd.
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Council approve the variance to the Sign By-law as presented by
AB COX Pontiac Buick GMC Ltd. to allow five new wall signs.
CARRIED
(c) Mr. Alvaro L. Almuina, Dillon Consulting Limited
Re: Item 2 – PW06-041 – Northeast Quadrant Traffic Calming Study
Mr. Alvara Almuina addressed Council to highlight the findings of the traffic
calming study that was undertaken by Dillon Consulting Limited for the Northeast
Quadrant of the Town of Aurora. Mr. Almuina indicated that the best solution to
the traffic concerns in this area is to implement the traffic calming measures. as
recommended in the report, at an estimated cost of $100,000.
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information.
CARRIED
(b) Mr. Bob McRoberts
Re: Item 2 – PW06-041 – Northeast Quadrant Traffic Calming Study
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Mr. Bob McRoberts addressed Council to advise of the concerns regarding
speed and traffic volume in the northeast quadrant of Aurora over the past 25 –
30 years. Mr. McRoberts also highlighted possible impending problems that
could result from the proposed Catholic High School, which will have an
entrance/exit onto Industrial Parkway. Mr. McRoberts indicated his support for
the report, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information.
CARRIED
(d) Mr. Michael Robertson – Representing Ms Linda Housser
Re: Item 2 – PW06-041 – Northeast Quadrant Traffic Calming Study
Mr. Michael Robertson addressed Council in support of the traffic calming study
by Dillon Consulting Limited.
(f) Mrs. Nancy Sassur
Re: Item 2 – PW06-041 – Northeast Quadrant Traffic Calming Study
(Added Item)
Mrs. Nancy Sassur addressed Council to raise concerns regarding speed and
volume of traffic specifically on Mark Street and Oak Street. Mrs. Sassur
suggested that the traffic calming report includes too many chicanes and that the
parking issue should be considered.
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the comments of the delegates be received for information and that
Item 2 be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
2. PW06-041 – Northeast Quadrant Traffic Calming Project
Proposed Traffic Calming Plan
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Report No. TSAB06-041 “Northeast Quadrant Traffic Calming Project –
Proposed Traffic Calming Plan” be received; and
THAT Council:
• approve in principle the Traffic Calming Plan for the Northeast Quadrant;
and
• authorize the consultant to conduct a poll of households within the
Northeast Quadrant to ascertain their views on the traffic calming design
as contained in Report No. PW06-041; and
THAT subject to a successful poll as described within Report No. PW06-041,
staff be authorized to post the necessary advertising for the road alteration
by-law; and
THAT subject to the passing of the road alteration by-law the consultant be
authorized to issue the “Notice of Study Completion”; and
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THAT should there be no appeal to the Ministry of the Environment during the
30-day review period after the publication of the “Notice of Study Completion”
that the implementation of the Traffic Calming Plan be referred to the 2007
Capital Budget process for Council’s consideration.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it
was:
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Public Works and Central York Fire Services be consulted
regarding possible concerns they may have on the proposed
recommendations.
CARRIED
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it
was:
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the following be added to the last paragraph of the main motion:
“including funding for an evaluation report on the impact of traffic on the
surrounding neighbourhoods.”
CARRIED
The main motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED.
Councillor Vrancic, having previously declared an interest in Delegation (e) – Mr.
Brian Larter – Mural Concept, 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.
(e) Mr. Brian Larter, Larter Advertising
Re: Mural Concept
Mr. Brian Larter addressed Council to present the proposed concept for the next
mural on the Larter building at the southeast corner of Yonge Street and
Wellington Street. The proposed mural depicts Canadian Juno Award winners
and indicates the community partners who donated funding towards the mural on
a separate plaque. Upon final negotiations with the representatives from the
Juno Awards, Larter Advertising will solicit donations from community partners
and have the artists begin their work, possibly by this Fall but likely in Spring
2007.
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the mural concept presented by Larter Advertising be supported in
principle, subject to the proposed finalization.
CARRIED
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
(g) Mr. Angelo Sciaraffa & Mr. Pino Fodero
Re: Item 18 - CS06-028 – Storage of Recreational Vehicles in
Residential Zones
(Added Item)
Mr. Angelo Sciaraffa addressed Council to express concern regarding the by-law
pertaining to the storage of recreational vehicles. Mr. Sciaraffa expressed
displeasure in that the by-law is complaint driven and suggested that recreational
vehicles are no more of an eyesore than commercial vehicles.
Mr. Pino Fodero addressed Council to suggest that the by-law pertaining to the
storage of recreational vehicles should be amended to reflect the current trend of
the town, which is leaning towards increased use of recreational vehicles.
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the comments of the delegates be received for information.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Item 18 be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
18. CS06-028 – Storage of Recreational Vehicles in Residential Zones
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the request to establish a permit system for the storage of
recreational vehicles in front yard driveways of residential properties not
be supported.
CARRIED
VIII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Item 16 be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
16. LS06-033 – Club Aurora Fitness Centre Renovations
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Council receive Report LS06-033 as information.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Item 17 be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
17. LS06-034 – Award of Tender for a Fire Suppression System at Church
Street School
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT Council award the tender for the installation of a fire suppression
system at Church Street School to Classic Fire Protection in the amount of
$130,597.30 (including GST).
CARRIED
4. Motion from Councillor Hogg Regarding Water Supply
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Kean
WHEREAS there is a continuing shortage of water each summer;
and
WHEREAS residents are asked every summer not to water their
gardens or fill their pools when new homes are simultaneously
being built and allocated water; and
WHEREAS we are continuing to build new homes without adequate
water to service the year round requirements of current residents;
and
WHEREAS the problem is documented as far back as 1970 by
former Mayor Dick Illingworth; and
WHEREAS the ability to deliver water is ever increasing, but growth
has consistently out-paced infrastructure and supply;
THEREFORE, BE IT NOW RESOLVED that the Town of Aurora
request the Region immediately undertake to determine what
infrastructure is required to satisfy the needs of residents year
round in advance of building at the current projected rate of growth.
DEFEATED
5. Motion from Councillor Hogg Regarding the Speed Limit on
St. John’s Sideroad
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the following motion be forwarded to the Region of York:
WHEREAS the speed limits on St. John’s Sideroad immediately
east of Industrial Parkway and immediately west of Yonge Street
are 60 km/hour; and
WHEREAS the speed limit between Industrial Parkway and Yonge
Street was reduced by request of Aurora Council to 50 km/hour due
to the road conditions prior to reconstruction and the impact on
animals migrating across the road; and
WHEREAS the construction is now completed on St. John’s
Sideroad between Yonge Street and Industrial Parkway addressing
both issues; and
WHEREAS there is now a regular speed trap for west bound
commuters located on St John’s Sideroad north of Old Yonge
Street;
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
THEREFORE, BE IT NOW RESOLVED that the speed limit on St.
John’s Sideroad between Yonge Street and Industrial Parkway be
INCREASED to 60 km/hour to provide a consistent speed from
Bayview Avenue through to Bathurst Street.
CARRIED
6. Motion from Councillor Gaertner Regarding the York Region Food Network
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the matter regarding the York Region Food Network be deferred to
the September 12, 2006 Council meeting.
CARRIED
7. Matter of Re-Consideration
Previously Dealt with at July 11, 2006 Council Meeting
Request from Mayor Jones for Placement on this Agenda
Re: The York Centre for Children, Youth & Families
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the request from the York Centre for Children, Youth & Families for
capital support in the amount of $35,800 over a 3 year period be received.
CARRIED
13. FS06-025 – Investment Summary to July 31, 2006
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Report FS06-025 – Investment Summary to July 31, 2006 be
referred to the September 5, 2006 General Committee meeting.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT this meeting be extended beyond 10:30 p.m. in order to address the
remaining items on the agenda.
CARRIED
14. LS06-031 – 2006 Community Grant Requests
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the following 2006 Community Grant requests totalling $1,986.00
be approved for distribution:
Queen’s York Rangers Cadet Corps $828.00
Optimists Club of Aurora $600.00
140 Aurora Air Cadet Squadron $558.00
CARRIED
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
15. LS06-032 – Mountain Bike Course Construction
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Council approve, in principle, construction of three (3) mountain
bike courses in the Town of Aurora at the following locations;
1. Storm Water Management Area at McClellan Way and Bathurst
Street
2. Holland River Valley south of Wellington Street
3. Lambert Willson Park
and
THAT staff be directed to further investigate requirements pertaining to
budget, legal opinion, as well as addressing and resolving any issues or
concerns from area residents and other authorities having jurisdiction on
the subject land, prior to construction on any of the proposed sites.
CARRIED
26. TSAB06-017 – August 9, 2006 Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting
5. Report No. TSAB06-013 – Three-Hour Parking Limit
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the proposal for a three hour parking limit in the Town of
Aurora not be approved.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Kean
1. THAT the balance of the Committee Record of the Traffic Safety Advisory
Board meeting, held on August 9, 2006, be received for information and
Council endorse the following recommendations of the Traffic Safety
Advisory Board:
2. Report No. TSAB06-015 – Parking Concerns on Old Yonge Street
THAT parking be prohibited on the west side of Old Yonge Street from St.
John’s Sideroad to a point 15 meters south of Tara Hill Circle; and
THAT staff be requested to introduce the necessary by-law to implement
the above recommendation; and
THAT a letter be sent to all affected residents and businesses with the
TSAB’s recommendations.
3. July 28, 2006 email from Ms. Tina Cadeau regarding parking concerns on
Birkshire Drive
THAT parking be prohibited on the east side of Birkshire Drive from
Turnbridge Road to a point 3 meters north of the fire hydrant; and
THAT staff be requested to introduce the necessary by-law to implement
the above recommendation; and
THAT staff be requested to send a letter to all affected residents with the
TSAB’s recommendations.
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
4. May 18, 2006 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst
regarding Fairway Drive – Traffic Calming Update
THAT the traffic calming project for Fairway Drive be deferred until 2007
once the top course asphalt has been installed on Fairway Drive; and
THAT once the top course asphalt has been installed staff be requested to
conduct 3 new speed and volume counts for a duration of 3 weeks; and
THAT once the new counts have been conducted a letter be sent to
residents of Fairway Drive with the results; and
THAT staff be requested to report back the results to the TSAB.
6. Report No. TSAB06-016 – Notification Process for By-Law Amendments
THAT the existing actual notification process as outlined in Report No.
TSAB06-016 be retained.
7. August 2, 2006 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst
regarding Tyler Street – Traffic Calming Update
THAT the traffic calming request for the west end of Tyler Street be
denied; and
THAT a letter be sent to all affected residents with the TSAB’s
recommendations.
8. July 28, 2006 email from Councillor Bill Hogg regarding the posted speed
limit along St. John’s Sideroad
THAT the July 28, 2006 email from Councillor Bill Hogg regarding the
posted speed limit along St. John’s Sideroad be forwarded to the Region
of York.
CARRIED
32. ADM06-014 – Funding of Regional Cancer Centre - Southlake Regional
Health Centre
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT Report ADM06-014 be included on this agenda for distribution only;
and
THAT Report ADM06-014 be considered at the September 5, 2006
General Committee meeting.
CARRIED
33. Memo from the Chief Administrative Officer
Re: List of Outstanding Issues Pertaining to Library Square
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the matter regarding outstanding issues pertaining to Library
Square be referred to the September 5, 2006 General Committee
meeting.
CARRIED
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT this meeting be extended past 11:00 p.m. to address the remaining
items on the agenda.
CARRIED
34. EAC06-007 – July 24, 2006 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the following matter be referred to the Town of Aurora Council
for 2007:
5. Town of Newmarket
Break the habit - Newmarket is Idle Free
(deferred from June 12, 2006 meeting)
THAT staff designate no idling zones in front of Town facilities and
allocate funds in the 2007 Budget for the signage; and
THAT the Town of Aurora participate in the Anti-idling Challenge in
2007; and
THAT staff investigate enacting an anti-idling by-law in 2007.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Hogg
1. THAT the balance of the Committee Record of the Environmental
Advisory Committee meeting, held July 24, 2006 be received for
information and Council endorse the following recommendations of
the Environmental Advisory Committee:
2. THAT Meeting Record No. 06-06 dated Monday, June 12, 2006 be
adopted as printed and circulated by Corporate Services.
3. DELEGATIONS
THAT Mr. Eric McCartney be permitted to make a delegation to the
Committee; and
THAT staff investigate the feasibility of initiating a water
conservation rebate program and report back to the new
Environmental Advisory Committee.
4. Town of East Gwillimbury
East Gwillimbury - First in Canada to Adopt ENERGY
STAR Standards for New Housing
(deferred from June 12, 2006 meeting)
THAT the correspondence from the Town of East Gwillimbury
entitled East Gwillimbury - First in Canada to Adopt ENERGY
STAR Standards for New Housing, be referred to the By-
law/Policy/Planning working group.
6. Correspondence from York Region
Planning for Tomorrow - Crucial Directions for Moving York (People
and Goods) York Region’s Sustainable Transportation Symposium
(deferred from June 12, 2006 meeting)
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
THAT the matter be deferred, with a written report from Mr. Richard
Wisemann, to the September Environmental Advisory Committee.
7. Public Awareness/Education
THAT the Environment Advisory Committee partner with the
Region of York and area EACs for the ECO Share Day scheduled
for October 21, 2006 as part of the Recycling Week activities.
8. Naturalization/Wildlife
THAT Minutes Naturalization/Wildlife Sub-Committee held April 5,
2006 and May 4, 2006 be received for information.
9. PW06-032 – Joint Municipal Waste Diversion Strategy
(deferred from July 10, 2006 Council)
THAT report PW06 -032 – Joint Municipal Waste Diversion Strategy
be received for information purposes.
10. PW06-034 – Northern 6 Municipalities Joint Waste Collection
Contract
(deferred from July 10, 2006 Council meeting)
THAT report PW06 -034 – Northern 6 Municipalities Joint Waste
Collection Contract be received for information purposes.
11. Correspondence from the City of Pickering
Re: Sustainable Pickering - Citizens Report
THAT the correspondence from the City of Pickering entitled
Sustainable Pickering - Citizens Report be referred to the By-
law/Policy/Planning working group.
12. Correspondence from Peter Piersol - Article from ‘Canadian
Environmental Regulation & Compliance News’, July 2006
Re: Household Hazardous Waste
THAT the Article from ‘Canadian Environmental Regulation &
Compliance News’, July 2006 regarding Household Hazardous
Waste be received for information.
13. Town of Caledon - Media Release
Re: Idle Free Zones at Town Facilities
THAT Town of Caledon - Media Release regarding Idle Free Zones
at Town Facilities be received for information purposes.
14. Correspondence from the Township of King
Re: Township of King Sustainable Design Reference Guide
THAT Correspondence from the Township of King regarding the
Township of King Sustainable Design Reference Guide, be referred
to the By-law/Policy/Planning working group.
15. YDDS The Regional Municipality of York receives both required
Certificate of Approvals for the YDSS Interceptor
THAT YDDS The Regional Municipality of York receives both
required Certificate of Approvals for the YDSS Interceptor be
received for information purposes.
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
16. Region of York Media Releases
THAT the Media Releases from the Region of York be received for
information purposes.
17. THAT the Planning Department and Leisure Services staff be
requested to establish a policy for the development of an overall
Master Plan for trails, bicycle paths and open space connections
prior to the development of the 2C lands.
18. THAT staff develop a master plan of the Community Wildlife Park
endorsed by Council December 15, 1999.
19. Region of York – Council Highlights
THAT the Region of York Council Highlights be received for
information purposes.
20. By-law/Policy/Planning Working Group – Pesticide By-law Report
THAT the By-law/Policy/Planning Working Group Pesticide By-law
Report be received and referred back to the working group to
prepare a comparative analysis of other municipal by-laws and an
executive summary to be considered at the September
Environmental Advisory Committee meeting.
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 Buck provided Notice of Motion regarding the Heritage Centre.
Councillor Wallace provided Notice of Motion regarding the Heritage Centre.
Councillor Hogg requested that staff provide input on stormwater management
regarding beautification, including effect on West Nile Virus and costs of
fountains.
Councillor Kean congratulated Mr. Michael Seaman, Community Planner, Ms
Shelley Ware, Special Events Co-ordinator, Ms Susan Schappert, Student
Assistant in the Planning Department and all of the volunteers for their efforts
pertaining to the successful first year of Doors Open Aurora.
Councillor Kean congratulated Ms Shelley Ware, Special Events Co-ordinator for
the successful 2006 Concert Series at Town Park.
Councillor Morris urged residents to lock their vehicles, as there has been an
increase in private vehicle break-ins. Councillor Morris requested that Mayor
Jones bring the Town’s concerns to the attention of York Regional Police to
inquire as to what action can be taken to try to minimize this problem.
Mayor Jones advised that he has spoken with Inspector Tatz and Ms Cyndy
Skillins of Neighbourhood Watch regarding graffiti and break-ins and that York
Regional Police will be providing options to address these issues.
Councillor Morris advised that the Great Curbside Giveaway will take place on
August 26, 2006 and October 28, 2006.
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Councillor Morris advised that she attended the Energy Mission through the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities and will provide the information to the
Mayor and Council, as well as the public through the Clerk’s Department.
Councillor Morris asked whether the site plan for the application next to the
Horton House on Yonge Street would be coming back to Council to which the
Director of Planning responded that it would be coming back and that staff will
notify anyone who asked to be advised.
Councillor Morris inquired as to whether chimeneas are permitted in the Town of
Aurora and was advised that there is no by-law against them.
Mayor Jones advised that he attended AMO’s conference and that all of the
reports are on their website, including his presentation regarding Character
Communities.
Mayor Jones advised that this is the final televised Council meeting for this term
of Council and thanked ACI for televising the meetings. Mayor Jones also
thanked those who watch the Council meetings for their interest in community
affairs.
XI READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the following listed by-law be deferred to the September 12, 2006
Council meeting:
4785-06.T BEING A BY-LAW to
amend Parking By-law 4574-
04.T, as amended, with
respect to parking on Rush
Road
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the following listed by-law be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4835-06.C BEING A BY-LAW to govern
the procedures of the Council
of the Town of Aurora and its
Committees and Boards
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the enactment of the by-law, it
was:
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Section 18.3 be amended to remove the words “and approve”.
CARRIED
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the enactment of the by-law, it
was:
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the words “and approve” be added to Section 18.3.
CARRIED
By-law 4835-06.C was enacted AS AMENDED.
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4834-06.H BEING A BY-LAW to appoint
Municipal Law Enforcement
Officers for the Corporation of
the Town of Aurora
(V. Raponi)
4836-06.D BEING A BY-LAW to adopt
Official Plan Amendment No.
66
4837-06.D BEING A BY-LAW to exempt
Blocks 20 to 25, 46 and 48 to
54, 65M-3850 and Blocks 142
and 143,65M-3851, 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).
(Museum Lane Developments)
(File D12-PLC-01-06)
4838-06.D BEING A BY-LAW to amend
By-law No. 2213-78, as
amended, being the Zoning
By-law of the Town of Aurora
(Richard Arnold)
(File D14-07-06)
4839-06.T BEING A BY-LAW to amend
Parking By-law 4574-04.T, as
amended, with respect to
Bridgenorth Drive, George
Street, Glass Drive, Murray
Drive and Stone Road
CARRIED
XII IN-CAMERA
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Council proceed In-Camera to address personnel matters.
CARRIED
Council Meeting No. 06-23 Page 23 of 23
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Council recess the meeting at 11:20 p.m.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT Council reconvene the Council meeting from In-Camera at 11:32
p.m.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the following applicants be appointed to the Citizens Advisory
Committee on Council Remuneration:
Juergen Daurer
Dennis Hopps
Walter Mestrinaro
Jason White
Douglas Hubley
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the following listed by-law be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4840-06.C BEING A BY-LAW to confirm
actions by Council resulting
from meeting 06-23 of August
22, 2006.
CARRIED
XIII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Kean
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 11:35 p.m.
CARRIED
______________________ _________________________________
T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK