MINUTES - Council - 20070717 TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 07-18
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Morris in the Chair; Councillors Buck (left at
11:10 p.m.), Collins-Mrakas (left at 11:10 p.m.),
Gaertner (left at 10:25 p.m.), Granger, MacEachern,
Marsh, McRoberts and Wilson.
MEMBERS ABSENT None
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Building, Director of
Leisure Services, Manager of Policy Planning, Acting
Director of Public Works, Director of Financial
Services/ Treasurer, Town Solicitor and
Council/Committee Secretary.
Mayor Morris called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department,
with the following additional items, be approved:
Delegation d – Dr. Paul Dills
Re: By-law 4938-07.T – No Parking on Moorcrest Drive, Batson
Drive and Walton Drive
Item 37 – Memorandum from the Acting Director of Public Works
Re: Item 36 – Motion Pertaining to By-law 4938-07.T –
No Parking on Moorcrest Drive, Batson Drive and
Walton Drive
Item 38 - Correspondence from Ms Linda Goodfellow
Re: By-law 4938-07.T – No Parking on Moorcrest Drive, Batson
Drive and Walton Drive
Item 39 – Correspondence from Mr. Charles Stade
Re: By-law 4938-07.T – No Parking on Moorcrest Drive, Batson
Drive and Walton Drive
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Item 40 – Memorandum from the Director of Building Administration
Re: Item 21 - BA07-006 – Request for Sign Variance –
1 Henderson Drive, Dominion - Grocery Store
Item 41 – Memorandum from the Director of Planning
Re: Item 15 – PL07-066 – Ridgewood Developments
Item 42 – Correspondence from Residents regarding Water
Restrictions
Item 43 – Correspondence from Residents regarding the Farmers
Market
Item 44 – Additional Correspondence from a Resident regarding
Water Restrictions
Item 45 – Memorandum from the Mayor regarding Artwork in
PowerStream’s Corporate Offices
Item 46 – Correction to Recommendations – Item 19 - PW07-030
Request for Topsoil Permit for York Catholic District
School Board
By-law 4939-07.H – BEING A BY-LAW to amend By-law 4678-05.C,
a by-law respecting permits and related matters under the Building
Code Act (The Building By-law) - (Appointment of Building
Inspector – J. Timothy Tustin)
CARRIED
III OPEN FORUM
Mr. Gordon Barnes addressed Council regarding Item 23 - CS07-032 – Aurora
Community Arboretum – Community Partnership, indicating that he is in favour of
the recommendations, and requesting a meeting between the Arboretum, the
Leisure Services Department and the Legal Department in order to address the
issue of liability within the waiver which he is being asked to sign.
Mr. Steve Cooper, who is a farmer from Uxbridge, addressed Council regarding
the Farmers Market and requested a financial commitment from the Town in the
amount of $5,000 in support of the market.
IV ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes of June 26, 2007, Meeting 07-16; and
Special Council - Public Planning Minutes of June 27, 2007, Meeting 07-17
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Collins-Mrakas
THAT the Council Meeting Minutes from meeting 07-16, as amended, and
the Special Council – Public Planning Minutes from meeting 07-17 be
adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
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V PRESENTATIONS
(a) Presentation to Mr. Derek Hoffman, Participant
2007 Canadian Idol Competition
and
Presentation to Ms Alyssa Taylor, Winner
2007 Aurora Idol Competition
Mayor Morris presented a plaque to Mr. Derek Hoffman, who was a participant in
the 2007 Canadian Idol Competition, and a plaque to Ms Alyssa Taylor, who was
the winner of the 2007 Aurora Idol Competition, congratulating them both for their
success. Mayor Morris also thanked their families and friends for their support.
VI PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Granger reminded everyone that Thursday, July 19th is Home Depot’s
Kaboom Home Build Day, where a playground will be built in Machell’s Corners
Co-Op in one day.
Councillor Granger advised that the Farmers Market will have the “Binny”
character at it, to promote the new Green Bin program.
Councillor McRoberts reminded everyone that Christmas in July will be taking
place on July 25, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. to assist the Aurora Food
Pantry and that free bowling will be offered at Gateway Café and Lanes.
Councillor McRoberts extended birthday wishes to Ms Ada Johnson on behalf of
the Mayor, Council and the Town, on her 104th birthday.
VII DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 15, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31, 34, 36, 37, 38,
39 and By-law 4938-07.T were identified for discussion.
VIII ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the following recommendations respecting the matters listed as
“Items not Requiring Separate Discussion” be adopted as submitted to
Council and staff be authorized to take all necessary action required to
give effect to same:
1. Special General Committee Meeting – Audit Committee Minutes No. 07-29 -
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
THAT the minutes of the Special General Committee Meeting 07-29 be
received and the recommendations contained therein be adopted.
3. AAC07-003 – Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting - July 4, 2007
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting minutes from the July
4, 2007 meeting be received and the recommendations contained therein
be adopted.
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6. FS07-032 – Capital Fund Report to May 31, 2007
THAT report FS07-032 - “Capital Fund Report to May 31, 2007” be
received; and
THAT Council authorize the re-allocation of capital project closing
balances as identified in attachment #2 of this report.
8. FS07-034 – 2008 Budget Time Table and Presentation
THAT report FS07-034 be received; and
THAT the 2008 Budget Timetable be adopted; and
THAT the 2008 Budget be presented in the format as shown in
attachments #8 and #9.
10. PW07-027 – Acceptance of Municipal Services – Spring Farm
[Minto Communities (Toronto)] – Phase I
Registered Plan 65M-3678
THAT Council accept the municipal services contained within Registered
Plan 65M-3678 being Phase I of the Spring Farm (Minto Communities
(Toronto) Inc.) Subdivision; and
THAT Council enact By-law 4928-07.D for the assumption of the subject
municipal services; and
THAT the Acting Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a
Certificate of Acceptance of Public Works for said lands as required under
Section 3.10 of the Subdivision Agreement; and
THAT notice to the homeowners be provided through the Notice Board
advising them that the subject development has been assumed by the
Town.
11. PW07-028 – Acceptance of Municipal Services - Sierra Homes (Aurora) Inc.
Registered Plan 65M-3705
THAT Council accept the municipal services contained within Registered
Plan 65M-3705 being Sierra Homes (Aurora) Inc. subdivision; and
THAT Council enact By-law 4925-07.D for the assumption of the subject
municipal services; and
THAT the Acting Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a
Certificate of Acceptance of Public Works for said lands as required under
Section 3.10 of the Subdivision Agreement; and
THAT the Treasurer be directed to reduce the municipal servicing
securities held in relation to the Sierra Homes (Aurora) Inc. subdivision to
$80,937.50; and
THAT notice to the homeowners be provided through the Notice Board
advising them that the subject development has been assumed by the
Town.
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13. PL07-088 – Request for Street Names - Ballymore Development Corporation
Part of Lot 71, Concession 1, 65M-2767
Files D09-04-04, D12-04-1A & D14-04-04
THAT the following list of street names be allocated to the proposed
internal streets within the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, D12-04-1A,
Ballymore Development Corporation:
Street “A” Lille
Street “B” Annonay
Street “C” Soleil
Street “D” Beau
16. PL07-090 – Application for Minor Site Plan Approval
Sujata Sarah Kanianthra
42 Temperance Street, Part Lot 20, Plan 9 as in R231166
File D11-07-07
THAT report PL07-090 be received as information.
17. PL07-091 – Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Removal of (H) Holding Prefix
Industrial Parkway Medical Dental Centre Inc.
520 Industrial Parkway South
Part Lot 76 and Part Road Allowance Between
Lots 75 and 76, Concession 1
File D14-07-07 (Related Site Plan File D11-05-06)
THAT Council, at the earliest possible date, enact By-law 4937-07.D to
remove the Holding (H) Prefix from the lands described as 520 Industrial
Parkway South being Part Lot 76 and Part Road Allowance between Lots
75 and 76, Concession 1 to allow the subject lands to be developed for
office commercial purposes.
19. PW07-030 – Request for Topsoil Permit for York Catholic District School
Board
THAT Council authorize staff to issue Topsoil Permits for Blocks 1 and 2
on this site after the following conditions have been satisfied:
• Approval of the Erosion and Sedimentation Control plans by the
Public Works and Leisure Services Departments, and the Lake
Simcoe Region Conservation Authority; and
• Approval for the construction entrance; and
• Receipt of necessary fees; and
• THAT the Topsoil Permit for Block 1 be issued upon receipt of
confirmation that the Record of Site Condition (RSC) pertaining to
Block 1 has been received by the Ministry of Environment and
posted on the Environmental Site Registry website; and
• THAT the Topsoil Permit for Block 2 be issued upon receipt of
confirmation that the Record of Site Condition (RSC) and the Risk
Assessment pertaining to Block 2 have been received by the
Ministry of Environment and posted on the Environmental Site
Registry website; and
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• THAT, if any remediation work needs to be conducted on Block 2
prior to the Record of Site Condition (RSC) being submitted to the
Ministry of Environment and posted on the Environmental Site
Registry website, a Topsoil Permit will not be required.
21. BA07-006 – Request for Sign Variance -1 Henderson Drive, Dominion
Grocery Store
THAT Council approve the request for a total of four wall signs for the
Dominion Store at 1 Henderson Drive whereas the bylaw permits a
maximum of one wall sign; and
THAT Council approve an increased area of 48.68 square metres for wall
signs whereas the bylaw permits a maximum of 44.8 square metres.
24. CS07-033 – Noise Exemption Request – Circon Construction Corp.
THAT an exemption to Section 2 of Schedule “B” of the Town Noise By-
law be granted to Circon Construction Corporation to work beyond 7:00
p.m. on July 19th at their site located at 669 Wellington St. E.; and
THAT Circon Construction Corp. be requested to notify the homeowners
in the area of the site of the proposed work.
28. PL07-092 – Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Condominium
Applications
Stirling Cook Aurora Inc.
13777, 13795, 13815 Yonge Street and
74 Old Bloomington Road
Lots 17, 18, 19, 20 Plan 166
Northeast Corner of Yonge Street and Bloomington Road
Files D14-13-06 and D07-02-06
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Zoning By-
law Amendment and Draft Plan of Condominium Applications, D14-13-06
and D07-02-06, scheduled for a second Public Planning Meeting, at the
earliest on August 14, 2007.
29. CS07-031 – Computer Room Redesign & Renovations
THAT the report CS07-031 be received; and
THAT the RFP submitted by Base General Contracting Ltd. in the amount
of $79,979 plus tax, for the Computer Room Environmental Redesign &
Renovations be approved.
32. Resolution from the City of Vaughan
Re: Support of Bus Rapid Transit on Yonge Street and the Yonge
Street Subway Extension to the Richmond Hill (Langstaff) Centre
THAT the resolution from the City of Vaughan regarding support of Bus
Rapid Transit on Yonge Street and the Yonge Street subway extension to
the Richmond Hill (Langstaff) Centre be received for information.
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33. Resolution from York Region
Re: Toronto Pearson International Airport and Proposed Pickering Airport
THAT the following resolution from York Region be received and
endorsed:
WHEREAS on March 30, 2007 the Greater Toronto Airport Authority
(GTAA) made a presentation to York Region Council on the status of
airport travel demand to and from Pearson International Airport as well as
the need for fair and equitable rents at the airport, and the increasing
demand for a Regional Airport System in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA);
AND WHEREAS from 2002 to 2005 the GTAA hosted and facilitated
regularly scheduled inter-municipal meetings for the proposed Pickering
Airport. Regional staff and local municipal staff from the Town of
Markham and Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville participated in the Pickering
Advisory Committee, Community Communications Working Group, and
Government Affairs Working Group meetings facilitated by the GTAA;
AND WHEREAS Regional Planning staff have reported to Council on the
milestone events for the proposed Pickering Airport (Clause 7, Report No.
4 of the Planning and Economic Development Committee 2005, Clause 7,
Report No. 7 of the Planning and Economic Development Committee
2003);
AND WHEREAS the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and York Region are
experiencing significant population and employment growth that requires
additional air transportation capacity and services to meet forecasts set
out in the Provincial “Places to Grow” Plan;
AND WHEREAS Pearson International Airport has a finite capacity that
will be reached between 2008 and 2030 and there is a significant need to
enhance airport capacity and service particularly within the GTA east area,
specifically the potential development of Pickering Airport;
AND WHEREAS airports and airport services provide significant economic
and community benefits by generating jobs, attracting new businesses,
and increasing assessment growth;
AND WHEREAS the Federal Government is responsible for airport
development, regulations and levying fair and equitable rents;
IT IS THEREFORE RECOMMENDED THAT:
1. a) The Federal Government be strongly urged to initiate the
Federal Environmental Assessment process for the
proposed Pickering Airport to ensure its timely completion;
and
b) The Federal Government be advised that York Region
supports fair and equitable rents for airports, specifically
Pearson International.
2. A copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Federal Government,
Transport Canada, the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, Region of
Durham, Durham Region Local Municipalities, York Region Local
Municipalities and the Province of Ontario.
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35. Resolution from the City of Vaughan
Re: Support of the Provincial Action Plan for Rapid Transit MoveOntario
2020
THAT the resolution from the City of Vaughan regarding Support of the
Provincial Action Plan for Rapid Transit MoveOntario 2020 be received for
information.
CARRIED
IX DELEGATIONS
a) Mr. Carmen Zambri
Re: By-law 4938-07.T – No Parking on Moorcrest Drive, Batson Drive
and Walton Drive
Mr. Carmen Zambri addressed Council in opposition to By-law 4938-07.T
regarding No Parking on Moorcrest Drive, Batson Drive and Walton Drive. Mr.
Zambri indicated that his children play in the driveway due to a small backyard,
and that he therefore parks his vehicle on the street. As well, Mr. Zambri
suggested that having vehicles parked on the streets slows down oncoming
vehicles.
Moved by Councillor Marsh Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information and
referred to item 36 - Motion Pertaining to By-law 4938-07.T and By-law
4938-07.T regarding No Parking on Moorcrest Drive, Batson Drive and
Walton Drive.
CARRIED
b) Mr. Mark Reeves
Re: By-law 4938-07.T – No Parking on Moorcrest Drive, Batson Drive
and Walton Drive
Mr. Mark Reeves addressed Council in opposition to By-law 4938-07.T regarding
No Parking on Moorcrest Drive, Batson Drive and Walton Drive. Mr. Reeves
indicated concern about the safety of his two children and advised that he moved
from Toronto due to restrictive parking. As well, Mr. Reeves highlighted the
problem of not having parking availability for guests who may arrive at 10:00 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Marsh Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information and
referred to item 36 - Motion Pertaining to By-law 4938-07.T and By-law
4938-07.T regarding No Parking on Moorcrest Drive, Batson Drive and
Walton Drive.
CARRIED
d) Dr. Paul Dills
Re: By-law 4938-07.T – No Parking on Moorcrest Drive, Batson Drive
and Walton Drive - (Added Item)
Dr. Paul Dills addressed Council in opposition to By-law 4938-07.T regarding No
Parking on Moorcrest Drive, Batson Drive and Walton Drive. Dr. Dills suggested
that traffic speed would accelerate if there was no parking on the street.
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Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information and
referred to item 36 - Motion Pertaining to By-law 4938-07.T and By-law
4938-07.T regarding No Parking on Moorcrest Drive, Batson Drive and
Walton Drive.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Marsh Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT items 36, 37, 38, 39 and By-law 4938-07.T be brought forward at
this time.
CARRIED
36. Motion Pertaining to By-law 4938-07.T – No Parking on Moorcrest Drive,
Batson Drive and Walton Drive
(Tabled by Councillor Marsh)
37. Memorandum from the Acting Director of Public Works
Re: Item 36 – Motion Pertaining to By-law 4938-07.T – No Parking on
Moorcrest Drive, Batson Drive and Walton Drive
(Added Item)
38. Correspondence from Ms Linda Goodfellow
Re: Item 36 – Motion Pertaining to By-law 4938-07.T – No Parking on
Moorcrest Drive, Batson Drive and Walton Drive
(Added Item)
39. Correspondence from Mr. Charles Stade
Re: By-law 4938-07.T – No Parking on Moorcrest Drive,
Batson Drive and Walton Drive
(Added Item)
By-law 4938-07.T - BEING A BY-LAW to amend Parking By-law 4574-04.T, as
amended, with respect to parking on Moorcrest Drive, Batson
Drive and Walton Drive
Moved by Councillor Marsh Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT items 36, 37, 38, 39 and By-law 4938-07.T be deferred back to the
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee; and
THAT all affected residents be provided notice, prior to the issue being
heard by the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee; and
THAT the following change in process be referred back to the Traffic
Safety Advisory Committee for discussion: In order to allow full discussion
with informed citizens at the committee level, in future staff ensure that all
affected residents, not just the complainants, are provided with notice prior
to any issue being considered by the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee,
that will affect them.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Marsh
THAT item 5 be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
5. FS07-031 – Budget Adjustment Utilization of Council Discretionary
Reserve Fund
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Marsh
THAT report FS07-031 be received; and
THAT Council authorize the withdrawal of up to $2,530,000 from the
Council Discretionary Reserve Fund for the purpose of renovating the
Aurora Heritage Centre.
On a recorded vote the resolution was CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
YEAS: 9 NAYS: 0
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Buck, Collins-Mrakas, Gaertner, Granger,
MacEachern, Marsh, McRoberts, Wilson and Mayor Morris
VOTING NAYS: None
c) Mr. Chris Alexander, By-law Services Co-ordinator
Re: Item 4 – Three Hour Parking
Mr. Chris Alexander addressed Council in order to propose a three hour parking
limit throughout the Town of Aurora. Mr. Alexander explained that the current 24
hour by-law is not effective for reasons such as: childrens’ safety, emergency
access, snowplowing, visibility and the general look of the streetscape. A three
hour by-law, Mr. Alexander indicated, would be a financial benefit to the town, be
complaint driven and is necessary for the following reasons:
- pedestrian and vehicle safety
- the costs associated with the purchase and installation of signage is
expensive
- improved customer service – residents want the three hour parking limit,
based on the number of complaints received and the response to the
current 24 hour limit
- it would allow staff to respond to concerns and resolve them quickly
- Council would see a dramatic drop in the number of issues being brought
forward if the three hour limit is implemented
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT item 4 be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
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4. TSAC07-04 – Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Minutes
Item 8 – TSAC07 -010 – Three Hour Parking
(Deferred from June 26, 2007 Council Meeting)
Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor Granger
THAT the current 24-hour parking limitation be reduced to three- hours on
all streets in the Town of Aurora; and
THAT parking in excess of three hours be permitted between the hours of
5:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. daily; and
THAT the three- hour parking limitation come into effect on January 1,
2008; and
THAT staff be directed to implement a Town-wide advertising campaign
through all available media outlets to thoroughly educate residents of the
new limitation; and
THAT should Council adopt the above recommendation, that $10,000.00
be allocated in the Public Works operational budget in 2007 for the
purchase and installation of the required signage.
On a recorded vote the resolution was DEFEATED.
YEAS: 3 NAYS: 6
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Granger, Marsh and McRoberts
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Buck, Collins-Mrakas, Gaertner, MacEachern,
Wilson and Mayor Morris
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT item 7 be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
7. FS07-033 – Property Tax Assistance for Low-Income Seniors
Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the matter of property tax assistance for low-income seniors, and
the issue of grants under section 107 of the Municipal Act be referred to
2008 budget discussions.
CARRIED
X CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
2. LSAC07-003 – Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting
June 21, 2007
(9) Leash Free Dog Park
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Marsh
THAT staff be directed to advertise until August 31, 2007 for interested
residents to serve on the Leash Free Dog Park Committee to enable the
continued operation of the Leash Free Dog Park with the goal that this
issue be resolved by September 30, 2007; and
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THAT Council direct staff to ensure that the waste is cleared from the park
until this issue has been dealt with.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Collins-Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT the balance of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting
minutes from the June 21, 2007 meeting be received and the
recommendations contained therein be adopted.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT item 20 be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
20. ADM07 -010 – RFQ Results for Notice Board Advertising
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT the report entitled “RFQ for Notice Board” be received; and
THAT the matter be referred back to staff to consider the comments
presented; and
THAT staff be authorized to issue a Request for Proposal.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Granger
THAT item 23 be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
23. CS07-032 – Aurora Community Arboretum – Community Partnership
Moved by Councillor Granger Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT report CS07-032 be received; and
THAT Council formally recognize the Aurora Community Arboretum as a
Volunteer Group.
CARRIED
9. PW07-024 – Update to the Waste Collection By-law 4735-05.P for the
Implementation of the Three Stream Waste Collection System
Moved by Councillor Collins-Mrakas Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT Council receive report PW07-024 - “Update to the Waste Collection
By-Law 4735-05.P for the Implementation of the Three Stream Waste
Collection System” for information; and
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THAT Council approve By-Law 4931-07.E - “Being a by-law for
establishing and maintaining a system for collection, removal and disposal
of garbage, other refuse, yard waste materials, recyclable materials
including blue box materials and source separated organics in the Town of
Aurora”.
CARRIED
Councillor Gaertner left the meeting at 10:25 p.m.
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor McRoberts
THAT the meeting be extended past 10:30 p.m. in order to address the
remaining items on the agenda.
CARRIED
12. PL07-086 – Proposed Change of Street Name Suffix from
Championship Circle to Championship Circle Place
Moved by Councillor Granger Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the street name suffix of Championship Circle be changed to
Championship Circle Place, located in the northwest quadrant of Yonge
Street and Bloomington Road; and
THAT Council enact By-Law 4934-07.D. to affect the said change.
CARRIED
14. PL07-089 – Application for Minor Site Plan Approval
1373737 Ontario Inc., Part of Lot 1, R.P. 68
45 Wellington Street East
File D11-05-07
Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT report PL07-089 be received as information; and
THAT, if possible, the proposed 1.8 metre fence not extend to the
sidewalk, as shown in Figure 2, and that a lower fence, or no fence, be
considered in the front yard.
CARRIED
15. PL07-066 – Application for Site Plan Approval
Ridgewood Developments Inc.
[formerly CDCL Developments (Aurora)]
15-35 Hollandview Trail, Part Lot 82, Concession 1 EYS
File D11-02-07
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Granger
THAT the matter be referred back to staff to speak to the applicant to
determine if there is any flexibility in moving the building back and that
staff report back to Council with a clear indication of where the terraces
will be located.
CARRIED
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18. PW07-029 – Approval to Execute a Preservicing Agreement
St. John’s Road Subdivision Phase II & III
File D12-00-01
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT report PW07-029 be received.
DEFEATED
Moved by Councillor Marsh Seconded by Councillor McRoberts
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement
between the Town of Aurora and St. John’s Road Development
Corporation to permit the servicing of the lands in St. John’s Road
Subdivision Phase II & III (D12-00-01) 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 an 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.
CARRIED
Councillor Collins-Mrakas left the meeting at 11:10 p.m.
Councillor Buck left the meeting at 11:10 p.m.
22. CS07-030 – Mobile Phones
Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Marsh
THAT report CS07-030 be received; and
THAT Council authorize the conversion of all remaining mobile phones to
the Telus Mobility service plan.
CARRIED
25. LS07-026 – Brookvalley Development (Aurora)
Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Marsh
THAT Council receive the estimated maintenance costs for the Entrance
Feature component of the subject subdivision; and
THAT Council approve the proposed upgrades to entrance features,
landscaping and community mailbox areas on Town lands for the
Brookvalley Development (Aurora).
CARRIED
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26. LS07-027 – Tender LS2007-83 – Cenotaph Restoration Project
Moved by Councillor Marsh Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT Council award Tender LS2007-83 - Cenotaph Restoration Project to
886338 Ontario Inc. (O/A The Granite Works) in the amount of
$108,332.00; and
THAT a copy of the report be forwarded to the Township of King and the
Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville to request assistance for funding for this
project.
CARRIED
27. LS07-028 – Aurora Heritage Centre Heating, Ventilation and Air
Conditioning (HVAC)
Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor Marsh
THAT staff engage a consultant to do a cost benefit analysis of the
existing system, compared to a new traditional system, versus a
geothermal system; and
THAT possible grant opportunities be explored by the Director of Leisure
Services; and
THAT funding sources for the HVAC project be suggested by the Director
of Financial Services; and
THAT both Directors include their findings in a collaborated HVAC report.
CARRIED
30. Motion tabled by Councillor Granger
Re: Operational Budgetary Needs for the 2007 Aurora Farmers’ Market
Moved by Councillor Granger Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT Council include the Aurora Farmers' Market for budgetary
consideration in the upcoming 2008 budget process to ensure its
continued success and economic benefit to the Town and the downtown
core.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT the meeting be extended past midnight in order to address the
remaining items on the agenda.
CARRIED
31. Memorandum from the Mayor’s Office
Re: E-mails from Residents Concerning Water Ban/Water Supply
(Tabled by Mayor Morris)
Moved by Councillor Marsh Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT item 31 - Memorandum from the Mayor’s Office regarding E-mails
from Residents Concerning Water Ban/Water Supply be deferred to the
August 14, 2007 Council meeting.
CARRIED
Council Meeting No. 07-18 Page 16 of 19
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
34. Resolution from the Town of Markham
Re: York Durham EA Update and Waste Diversion Opportunities
Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the resolution from the Town of Markham regarding the York
Durham EA Update and Waste Diversion Opportunities be received for
information.
CARRIED
40. Memorandum from the Director of Building Administration
Re: Item 21 - BA07 -006 – Request for Sign Variance –
1 Henderson Drive, Dominion Grocery Store
(Added Item)
Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT item 40 – Memorandum from the Director of Building Administration
regarding item 21 – BA07-006 – Request for Sign Variance – 1 Henderson
Drive, Dominion Grocery Store, be received for information.
CARRIED
41. Memorandum from the Director of Planning
Re: Item 15 – PL07-066 – Ridgewood Developments
Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT item 41 – Memorandum from the Director of Planning regarding
item 15 – PL07-066 – Ridgewood Developments, be received for
information.
CARRIED
42. Correspondence from Residents regarding Water Restrictions
Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT item 42 – Correspondence from Residents regarding Water
Restrictions, be received for information.
CARRIED
43. Correspondence from Residents regarding the Farmers Market
Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT item 43 – Correspondence from Residents regarding the Farmers
Market, be received for information.
CARRIED
44. Additional Correspondence from a Resident regarding Water Restrictions
Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT item 44 – Additional Correspondence from a Resident regarding
Water Restrictions, be received for information.
CARRIED
Council Meeting No. 07-18 Page 17 of 19
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
45. Memorandum from the Mayor regarding Artwork in PowerStream’s
Corporate Offices
Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT item 45 – Memorandum from the Mayor regarding Artwork in
PowerStream’s Corporate Offices, be received for information.
CARRIED
46. Correction to Recommendations – Item 19 - PW07-030 - Request for Topsoil
Permit for York Catholic District School Board
Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT item 46 – Correction to Recommendations – Item 19 – PW07-030 –
Request for Topsoil Permit for York Catholic District School Board, be
received for information.
CARRIED
XI REGIONAL REPORT
None
XII NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION – COUNCILLORS
Councillor McRoberts inquired about dates regarding media training, an off-site
meeting and a Public Planning meeting in August. The Town Clerk advised that
a Public Planning meeting would be held prior to the Council meeting on August
14, 2007. The CAO advised that dates have not yet been set for media training,
an off-site meeting or a meeting regarding the Strategic Plan. Mayor Morris
requested that Councillors respond expeditiously regarding available dates for
these meetings.
Councillor Marsh provided a Notice of Motion for the August 14, 2007 Council
meeting regarding the province’s Ontario Property Tax Credit.
Mayor Morris inquired as to whether comments would be received by the end of
July in order for item 28 – Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of
Condominium Applications - Stirling Cook Aurora Inc. to be included on the
August 14, 2007 Public Planning agenda. The Manager of Policy Planning
responded that it is anticipated that the comments would be received in time, but
if not, then the matter would have to be delayed.
Councillor Granger provided a Notice of Motion for the August 14, 2007 Council
meeting regarding a proposed list of special events for the Farmers’ Market,
pending Council funding.
Council Meeting No. 07-18 Page 18 of 19
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
XIII READING OF BY-LAWS
Note: By-law 4938-07.T was deferred at an earlier point in the meeting.
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4918-07.T BEING A BY-LAW to amend
Parking By-law 4574-04.T, as amended,
with respect to parking on Birkshire
Drive
4925-07.D BEING A BY-LAW to assume
above ground and below ground
municipal services; to assume certain
lands; and to establish highways (Sierra
Homes Inc.)
4928-07.D BEING A BY-LAW to assume
above ground and below ground
municipal services; to assume certain
lands; and to establish highways (Spring
Farm – Phase I)
4931-07.E BEING A BY-LAW for establishing
and maintaining a system for collection,
removal and disposal of garbage, other
refuse, yard waste materials, recyclable
materials including blue box materials
and source separated organics in the
Town of Aurora
4934.07. D BEING A BY-LAW to change the
name of Championship Circle to
Championship Circle Place
4937-07.D BEING A BY-LAW to amend By-law
No. 2213-78, as amended, being the
Zoning By-law of the Town of Aurora
(Industrial Parkway Medical Dental
Centre Inc. - Part Lot 76 and Part Road
Allowance between Lots 75 and 76, Con
1 Whitchurch, D14-07-07)
4939-07.H BEING A BY-LAW to amend By-law
4678-05.C, a by-law respecting permits
and related matters under the Building
Code Act (The Building By-law)
(Appointment of Building Inspector –
J. Timothy Tustin)
4935-07.C BEING A BY-LAW to confirm
actions by Council resulting from
meeting 07-18 of July 17, 2007
CARRIED
Council Meeting No. 07-18 Page 19 of 19
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
XIV CLOSED SESSION
None
XV ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Wilson
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 12:10 a.m.
CARRIED
_______________________________ ________________________________
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR BOB PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK