MINUTES - Council - 20070627
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 06-19
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Gaertner,
Hogg, Kean, Morris, Vrancic, Wallace and West.
MEMBERS ABSENT None
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Building, Director of
Leisure Services, Director of Planning, Director of
Public Works, Director of Financial Services/
Treasurer, Town Solicitor, Manager – Policy Planning
and Council/Committee Secretary.
Following Open Forum the Mayor called the meeting to order at 8:10 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Kean declared an interest in Item 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 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.
Councillor Wallace declared an interest in Item 19(4[7]) – EDAC06-06 – June 21,
2006 Economic Development Advisory Committee – Yonge Street Commercial
Area Sub-Committee Minutes of June 1, 2006, section 7, in that his name is
mentioned, 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:
Delegation (e) – Mr. Harry Froussios and Mr. Steven Zakem
Re: Item 1(11) – PL06-084 – Applications to Amend the Zoning
By-law and Site Plan Approval - The Merkur Group, 14800 Yonge
Street
Delegation (f) – Mr. Michael Skelly, Hemson Consulting
Re: Item 12 – PL06-081 – Update of Studies in Support of Regional
Official Plan Amendment for the 2C Planning Area
Council Meeting No. 06-19 Page 2 of 14
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Item 22 – Memo from the Director of Corporate Services
Re: Additional Council Meeting in July
Item 23 – Memo from the Director of Planning and Development
Re: Report PL06-077 – Release for Registration Elderberry Hill –
Schickedanz Bros. Ltd. – 13990 and 14028 Yonge Street
Corrections to By-law 4815-06.T
“West Entrance” changed to “East Entrance”
By-law 4819-06.T
Re: Parking on George Street
CARRIED
III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes of June 13, 2006, Meeting Number 06-18
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the Council Minutes from Meeting Number 06-18 be adopted as
printed and circulated.
CARRIED
IV PRESENTATIONS
(a) Mr. Chris Catania, Youth & Community Development Co-ordinator
to present certificates to Aurora Community Groups regarding the
Character Community Initiative
Mr. Chris Catania addressed Council to recognize three Aurora Community
Groups who have recently become “Character Community Organizations”. Mr.
Catania thanked these groups for their participation, thereby continuing to
strengthen the community of Aurora.
Mayor Jones presented the following groups with their signed pledged
certificates:
Aurora Storm Volleyball, Mr. Bruce Stafford
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #385, Mr. Len Whines
Community Living Newmarket / Aurora District, Mr. Larry Palmer
Mr. Catania also addressed Council to recognize Trevor Smith, recipient of the
Canada Day Youth Award, describing some of his contributions as follows:
Shaping policy for youth crime prevention through Youth Justice
Forums;
Providing volunteer support to the Canadian Paraplegic Association;
Providing support to various community groups including the Aurora
Tigers Junior A Hockey Club as a children’s entertainer;
Providing school support and planning for extra-curricular events;
Participating as president on Student Council at Northern Lights Public
School;
Council Meeting No. 06-19 Page 3 of 14
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Chairing of the 2005/2006 Aurora Youth Action Committee, addressing
issues and trends that currently affect the lives of youth in Aurora.
Mayor Jones presented Trevor Smith with the Canada Day Youth Award.
V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 2(1[6]), 2(1[9]), 2(1[20]), 2(3), 2(9), 2(11), 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 16,
17, 18 and 19(4[7]) were identified for discussion.
VI ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Buck
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:
8. PL06-085 – Application for Site Plan Approval
Preserve Homes – Aspen Ridge (Aurora) Ltd.
Block 26 – 31 & Block 33 – 36, 65M-3850
File D11-08-06
(deferred from June 20, 2006 General Committee)
THAT Report PL06-085 be received as information and that, subject to the
resolution of all outstanding issues and the submission of all fees and
securities, Council authorize the Director of Planning and Development
Services to execute a Site Plan Agreement between the Owner and the
Town of Aurora to permit the construction of 62 row house units on the
subject lands.
10. Memo From Director of Planning & Development Services
Re: Revised Implementing Zoning By-law - Town of Aurora
Part of Lot 19, Concession III - 15059 Leslie Street
File: D14-05-04
(deferred from June 20, 2006 General Committee)
THAT the memo be received for information.
14. TSAB06-014 – June 14, 2006 Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board meeting,
held on June 14, 2006, be received for information and Council endorse the
following recommendations of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board:
2. Report No. TSAB06-010 – Parking Concerns on Rush Road
THAT parking be prohibited on the east side of Rush Road from a point 18
meters north of the Canada Post mailboxes to a point 4 meters west of the
driveway to house #105; and
THAT a yellow centreline be installed on Rush Road around the bend; and
THAT the necessary by-law be implemented to approve the above
recommendation; and
Council Meeting No. 06-19 Page 4 of 14
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
THAT staff be requested to notify all affected residents of the TSAB’s
recommendations including those homes east of the proposed parking
prohibition.
3. May 18, 2006 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst
regarding Fairway Drive – Traffic Calming Update
THAT the May 18, 2006 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation
Analyst regarding Fairway Drive – Traffic Calming Update be deferred to the
next TSAB for consideration; and
THAT staff be requested to determine if the traffic count data collected on
Fairway Drive is accurate; and
THAT once the reconstruction of Fairway Drive is complete the York
Regional Police be requested to conduct speeding enforcement.
4. Report No. TSAB06-008 – Proposed No Stopping and No Parking School
Zone Prohibitions
THAT stopping be prohibited from 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m., Monday to Friday,
September 1 to June 30:
• On the west side of Stone Road from a point 38.5 meters south of
Crow’s Nest Gate to a point 144 meters west of Primeau Drive;
• On the south side of Glass Drive from Murray Drive to Child Drive;
• On the east side of Bridgenorth Drive from Hollandview Trail to a
Earl Stewart Drive;
• On the west side of George Street from a point 82 meters south of
Hawthorne Lane to a point 37.7 meters north of Hawthorne Lane;
• THAT parking be prohibited from 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m., Monday to
Friday, September 1 to June 30;
• On the west side of Bridgenorth Drive from Hollandview Trail to Earl
Stewart Drive; and
THAT the existing no parking anytime prohibition on the north side of Glass
Drive from a point 84.5 meters west of Murray Drive to a point 56 meters
east of Child Drive be repealed; and
THAT the existing no parking anytime prohibition on the west side of Murray
Drive from a point 69 meters north of Glass Drive to a point 90 meters south
of Seaton Drive be repealed; and
THAT the existing no parking prohibition from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday-
Friday on the west side of Murray Drive from a point 69 meters north of
Glass Drive to a point 90 meters south of Seaton Drive be repealed; and
THAT the necessary by-laws be created to implement the above
recommendations; and
THAT a letter be sent to the York Region District and the York Catholic
District School Board’s with the TSAB’s recommendations.
5. Report No. TSAB06-009 – Intersection of Dunning Avenue and Cameron
Avenue – Multi-Way Stop Sign Control
THAT multi-way stop sign control be implemented at the intersection of
Dunning Avenue and Cameron Avenue; and
THAT the traffic calming request for Dunning Avenue be denied; and
Council Meeting No. 06-19 Page 5 of 14
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
THAT funds in the amount of $10,000 be provided in the 2007 Capital
Budget to modify the Dr. G. W. Williams Secondary School bus loop; and
THAT the Clerks Department be requested to introduce the necessary by-
law to implement the above recommendation.
6. Report No. TSAB06-011 – School Crossing Guards During the Noon Lunch
Hours – Follow-Up Report
THAT Council receive Report No. TSAB06-011 – School Crossing Guards
During the Noon Lunch Hours – Follow-Up Report for information.
7. Report No. TSAB06-012 – Stop Sign Control at the Intersection of
Ballymore Drive and Downey Circle
THAT the existing 2-way stop sign control at the Ballymore Drive and
Downey Circle intersection be retained.
8. Report No. TSAB06-013 – Three-Hour Parking Limit
THAT Report No. TSAB06-013 – Three-Hour Parking Limit be deferred to
the next TSAB meeting for consideration.
9. May 17, 2006 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst
regarding Golf Links Drive – Traffic Calming Update
THAT the current speed hump design be retained; and
THAT the optional 6th speed hump be installed on Golf Links Drive in the
vicinity of House #98.
15. AHC06-07 – June 20, 2006 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting
THAT Council receive the no quorum report from the Heritage Advisory
Committee Meeting of June 20, 2006.
20. FS06-019 – Annual Debt Repayment Limit
THAT Report FS06-019 on Annual Debt Repayment Limit be received.
21. EAC06 -06 – June 12, 2006 Environmental Advisory Committee
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Environmental Advisory Committee
meeting, held June 12, 2006 be received for information and Council
endorse the following recommendations of the Environmental Advisory
Committee:
2. THAT Meeting Record No. 06-05 dated Monday, May 8, 2006 be adopted
as printed and circulated by Corporate Services.
3. Mr. Mike Birett Manager of Programs and Policy and Mr. Andy Campbell,
Director of Solid Waste Management Branch - Region of York Waste
Management Branch
Re: Waste Diversion Strategy and Durham/York Residual Waste Study
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information.
Council Meeting No. 06-19 Page 6 of 14
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
4. Mr. Mark Hadden
Re: Item 7 - Tree Cutting Permit Application
THAT the comments of the delegate be received.
5. General Committee Extract from June 6, 2006 LS06-022 – Tree Cutting
Permit Application
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee has no objection to the
application to remove 18 trees from the property at 8 Williamson Terrace;
and
THAT staff be requested to confirm that there are no restrictive covenants
registered within the Subdivision Agreement regarding tree removal, and
no negative comments from residents pertaining to this application; and
THAT, providing that staff find no restrictive covenants and no negative
comments on record, Council approve the application in accordance with
By-law 4474-03.D (Tree Permit By-law).
6. Council Extract from March 28, 2006
BA06-005 – Eco-friendly Housing Developments
(referred to EAC from March 21, 2006 General Committee)
(deferred from May 8, 2006 meeting)
THAT report BA06-005 – Eco-friendly Housing Developments be received
for information.
7. Environmental Advisory Committees of York Region Comments on
‘Growing York’
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee forward the following
comments regarding the York Region "Towards a Sustainable Region" to
be included into the Regional Official Plan Review, Infrastructure Master
Plan Updates and a Sustainability Strategy for York Region:
• Planning should start with the environment and land bearing capacity
and work backwards to establish acceptable growth numbers. All
necessary tools are available; Natural Heritage Mapping, (“The Bigger
Picture” by MNR), ORM, Green Belt, Hydrogeological Mapping
(available from Conservation Authorities Moraine Coalition) Farmland
Mapping and rating, transportation and employable data…etc.;
• The built environment does not support human existence. Balance
between the man-made and natural has to be maintained if the target
is a SUSTAINABLE region; and
THAT these comments be distributed back to all other EAC Chairs on the
distribution list.
8. Public Enquiries from the Aurora Chamber of Commerce Home Show;
and
Correspondence from Councillor Morris - Feedback from the Aurora Chamber
of Commerce Home Show
THAT Items 3 and 4 be received; and
THAT staff be encouraged to look at securing a larger space for the 2007
Home Show to allow for the Environmental Advisory Committee to provide
a display and have representatives present; and
THAT an invitation be extended to other Advisory Committees to be
present at the Home Show if they wish to.
Council Meeting No. 06-19 Page 7 of 14
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
9. Durham/York Residual Waste Study
THAT the Durham/York Residual Waste Study be received for information.
10. Correspondence from Mary-Frances Turner
Environmental Committee Deliberations on Pesticide use in Aurora
THAT the Correspondence from Mary-Frances Turner Environmental
Committee Deliberations on Pesticide use in Aurora be received for
information.
11. Public Awareness/Education
THAT Council authorize the Environmental Advisory Committee to utilize
$500 to purchase presentation materials for upcoming events; and
THAT Council authorize the Environmental Advisory Committee to utilize
$750 to $1000 to pay for advertising for upcoming events.
12. Memo from Director of Public Works - Cost of Installing Anti-Idling
Information Signs
THAT Council approve in principle the installation of anti-idling information
signage; and
THAT Council authorize the Director of Public Works to work with the
Environmental Advisory Committee to look at using a portion of the Public
Awareness Initiatives budget toward this project; and
THAT the Town logo and the Environmental Advisory Committee logo be
included in the signage.
13. Extract from Economic Development Advisory Committee
Meeting - May 17, 2006 Smart Commute - Central York
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee receive and endorse the
following recommendation from the Economic Development Advisory
Committee meeting of May 17, 2006 regarding Smart Commute - Central
York:
1. THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC)
endorse the Smart Commute – Central York and Smart Commute
Aurora concepts as generally described in Report No. EDAC06-
003; and
2. THAT Report No. EDAC06-003 be referred to the Environmental
Advisory Committee (EAC) for endorsement of the Smart Commute
– Central York and Smart Commute Aurora concepts; and
3. THAT upon endorsement by Economic Development Advisory
Committee and Environmental Advisory Committee, Report No.
EDAC06-003 be referred to Town Council with a request for
Council’s approval in principle of the participation of the Town of
Aurora in the Smart Commute – Central York Transportation
Management Association as generally described in Report No.
EDAC06-003; and
4. THAT staff be requested to submit further financial details related to
Recommendation No. 3 as part of the 2007 budget deliberations;
and
Council Meeting No. 06-19 Page 8 of 14
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
5. THAT staff be requested to develop and implement a Smart
Commute Aurora initiative for Town Employees as generally
described in Report No. EDAC06-003; and
6. THAT the Smart Commute – Central York Transportation
Management Association be notified of Council’s decision on this
matter.
14. Informational Items
THAT Items 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22 and 23 be received
for information; and
THAT Items 11, 21 and 25 be referred to the next Environmental Advisory
Committee meeting.
15. ADDED ITEM 24 - East Gwillimbury - Press Release - East Gwillimbury’s
Energy Star Standards Showcased at 2006 Smog Summit
THAT the Press Release - East Gwillimbury’s Energy Star Standards
Showcased at 2006 Smog Summit be received for information; and
THAT a representative of the Environmental Advisory Committee attend
this event on June 16, 2006.
CARRIED
Councillor West arrived at 8:30 p.m.
VII DELEGATIONS
(a) Mr. Dave Weldon, President, CivicSolutions + Inc.
Re: Item 1 – Management of Hydro Sale Proceeds
Mr. Dave Weldon addressed Council to outline the details of the report presented
by CivicSolutions + Inc. regarding the management of the hydro sale proceeds.
Mr. Weldon reviewed the objectives outlined by Council, the process that was
followed to meet these objectives, the feedback provided by residents and finally
several recommendations.
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and that Item 1 be
brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
1. Report from CivicSolutions + Inc.
Re: Management of the Aurora Hydro Sale Proceeds
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the following recommendations be received:
THAT the state of good repair for the Water and Sanitary Sewage
Assets of the Town of Aurora continue to be funded through rates
paid by its users; and
Council Meeting No. 06-19 Page 9 of 14
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
THAT Aurora Council establish a Municipal Infrastructure Repair
and Replacement Reserve and transfer 80% to 90% of the Aurora
Hydro Sale Investment Fund to that Reserve, and that an
affordable and sustainable plan be developed to keep Aurora’s
municipal infrastructure in a state of good repair using this Reserve
as well as funds from other sources; and
THAT Aurora Council adopt a plan to be implemented during its
2006 – 2010 term to, by the end of that term, eliminate its reliance
on using interest from the Aurora Hydro Sale Investment Fund to
mitigate property tax rates; and
THAT 10% to 20% of the Aurora Hydro Sale Investment Fund be
transferred to a Reserve created to fund new capital projects not
eligible for funding from Development Charge revenues; and
THAT, to ensure compliance with the Municipal Act, 2001, Aurora
Council rescind the provisions of its motion of June 28, 2005
requiring that any transfers from the Aurora Hydro Sale Investment
Fund be authorized only if not less than 2/3 of Council approve of
them in a meeting with all Members of Council present; and
THAT whenever Aurora Council allocates funding to a project from
the Reserves established from the Hydro Sale proceeds, it
specifically indicate that it is doing so and identify the amount of
funding being allocated from those sources; and
THAT the recommendations be referred to staff for further review
and a report back to General Committee in September 2006.
CARRIED
(b) Mr. Ronald K. Webb
Re: Item 2(9) - PL06-077 - Elderberry Hill - Schickedanz Bros. Ltd.
13990 and 14028 Yonge Street
Mr. Ronald K. Webb addressed Council to request the authorization for execution
of the agreement with the inclusion of the extra clause, as follows:
“Purchasers are advised that other homes within the vicinity of this
development are serviced by private wells that provide their drinking water
and other needs. Purchasers are therefore requested to adhere to the
good stewardship practices set out in the Elderberry Hills Homeowner’s
Environmental Manual referenced in subsection iv) above.”
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and that Item 2(9) and
Added Item 23 be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
Council Meeting No. 06-19 Page 10 of 14
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
2. General Committee Meeting Report No. 06-12, Tuesday, June 20, 2006
(9) PL06-077 – Release for Registration
Elderberry Hill
Schickedanz Bros. Ltd.
13990 and 14028 Yonge Street
D12-01-3A
and
Item 23 – Memo from the Director of Planning and Development
Re: Report PL06-077 – Release for Registration Elderberry Hill –
Schickedanz Bros. Ltd. – 13990 and 14028 Yonge Street
(Added Item)
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Subdivision
Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Aurora and
Schickedanz Bros. Limited in accordance with the draft approved
conditions subject to the provision of financial payments and securities as
set out on Schedules "K" and "L" of the Agreement; and
THAT the agreement include the following paragraph:
“Purchasers are advised that other homes within the vicinity
of this development are serviced by private wells that provide
their drinking water and other needs. Purchasers are therefore
requested to adhere to the good stewardship practices set out
in the Elderberry Hills Homeowner’s Environmental Manual
referenced in subsection iv) above.”; and
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all documents
necessary to give effect to same.
CARRIED
(c) Mr. Geoffrey Dawe, Chair, Library Board and Ms Colleen Abbott,
CEO, Aurora Public Library
Re: Item 2(3) - Determination of Use for Library Square Facilities
Mr. Geoffrey Dawe, Chair of the Library Board and Ms Colleen Abbott, CEO of
the Aurora Public Library addressed Council to endorse the concept identified as
Option 3 in the Library Square Report Summary, which suggests demolishing
both buildings and adding 67 parking spaces. Mr. Dawe and Ms Abbott also
presented photographs depicting the need for additional parking at the Aurora
Public Library.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the comments of the delegates be received and referred to Item
2(3) – Determination of Use for Library Square Facilities.
CARRIED
Council Meeting No. 06-19 Page 11 of 14
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
(d) Ms Helen Roberts, President, Aurora Historical Society
Re: Item 2(3) - Determination of Use for Library Square Facilities
Ms Helen Roberts addressed Council to advise that a poll of the Board of
Directors of the Aurora Historical Society resulted in the following preferences (in
order) regarding Library Square:
1. Retain the old part of the former library and demolish the newer section
and the former Seniors’ Centre.
2. Demolish the former library and former Seniors’ Centre.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and that Item 2(3) be
brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
2. General Committee Meeting Report No. 06-12, Tuesday, June 20, 2006
(3) LS06-024 – Determination of Use for Library Square Facilities
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT Council approve Option 3 presented in the Library Square Report
Summary which proposes the demolition of the former Seniors’ Centre
and the former Library to create 67 parking spaces.
Councillor West and Councillor Buck requested the main motion be withdrawn.
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT Council object to the withdrawal of the motion.
On a recorded vote the resolution was CARRIED.
YEAS: 5 NAYS: 4
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Gaertner, Kean, Morris, Vrancic and Wallace
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Buck, Hogg, West and Mayor Jones
On a recorded vote the main resolution was DEFEATED.
YEAS: 3 NAYS: 6
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Buck and West and Mayor Jones
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Gaertner, Hogg, Kean, Morris, Vrancic and Wallace
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT this meeting be extended beyond 10:30 p.m. in order to address the
remaining items on the agenda.
CARRIED
Council Meeting No. 06-19 Page 12 of 14
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT no buildings in Library Square be demolished; and
THAT staff prepare a list of issues to be resolved, based on this evening’s
meeting; and
THAT an outside consultant be obtained to address the outstanding
issues.
On a recorded vote the resolution was CARRIED.
YEAS: 9 NAYS: 0
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Buck, Gaertner, Hogg, Kean, Morris, Vrancic,
Wallace, West and Mayor Jones
VOTING NAYS: None
Delegation (e) – Mr. Harry Froussios
Re: Item 2(11) – PL06-084 – Applications to Amend the Zoning
By-law and Site Plan Approval - The Merkur Group, 14800 Yonge Street
(Added Item)
Mr. Harry Froussios addressed Council to request approval of the project, based
on a staff report in favour of the application.
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and that Item 2(11) be
brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
2. General Committee Meeting Report No. 06-12, Tuesday, June 20, 2006
(11) PL06-084 – Applications to Amend the Zoning By-law and
for Site Plan Approval
The Merkur Group, 14800 Yonge Street
Pt Lot 77, Concession 1 W.Y.S.
Files D14-04-06 & D11-12-05
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT report PL06-084 be received as information; and
THAT Council enact implementing Zoning By-law Amendment 4814-06.D;
and
THAT subject to the resolution of all outstanding issues and the
submission of all fees and securities, Council authorize the Director of
Planning and Development Services to execute a Site Plan Agreement
between the Owner and the Town of Aurora to permit the 693m2 (7450ft2)
expansion of the grocery store, as well as to conduct other site works.
CARRIED
Councillor West left the meeting at 11:15 p.m.
Council Meeting No. 06-19 Page 13 of 14
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Delegation (f) – Mr. Michael Skelly, Hemson Consulting
Re: Item 12 – PL06-081 – Update of Studies in Support of Regional Official
Plan Amendment for the 2C Planning Area
(Added Item)
Mr. Michael Skelly addressed Council to review the update of studies of the 2C
area in the north-east part of Aurora.
Mr. Skelly indicated the following list of required studies that have been
completed:
Update of growth management work and fiscal impact assessment
Assessment of growth implications
Natural Heritage Study
Planning Justification Report to demonstrate consistency with Provincial,
Regional and Local policy
Mr. Skelly indicated that the 2C lands are needed for future growth, based on an
anticipated population of 75,000 by 2026.
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and that Item 12 be
brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
12. PL06-081 – Update of Studies in Support of Regional Official Plan
Amendment for the 2C Planning Area
(deferred from June 20, 2006 General Committee)
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT, based on the completed supporting studies, Council request that
the Region of York initiate a Regional Official Plan Amendment to include
the 2C lands within the “Urban Area” designation of the Regional Official
Plan.
CARRIED
Item 22 – Memo from the Director of Corporate Services
Re: Potential Additional Council Meeting in July
(Added Item)
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT a Special Council meeting be scheduled at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers on Monday, July 10, 2006.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the remaining items on this agenda be considered at the Special
Council meeting on July 10, 2006.
CARRIED
Council Meeting No. 06-19 Page 14 of 14
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
XIII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Wallace
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 12:10 a.m.
CARRIED
________________________________ _____________________________
T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK