MINUTES - Council - 20080226 TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 08-05
AS CORRECTED AT COUNCIL MEETING 08-06 MARCH 4, 2008
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Morris in the Chair; Councillors Buck (until
10:15 p.m.), Collins-Mrakas, Gaertner, Granger,
MacEachern, Marsh, McRoberts and Wilson.
MEMBERS ABSENT None
OTHER ATTENDEES Administrative Co-ordinator/Deputy Clerk, Director of
Building, Director of Leisure Services, Acting Director
of Planning, Director of Public Works, Director of
Financial Services/Treasurer and Council/Committee
Secretary.
Mayor Morris called the meeting to order at 7:00 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 Wilson Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department,
with the following additional items, be approved:
WITHDRAWAL OF DELEGATION b) - Smart Commute
DELEGATION d) - Mr. Ian Munro
Re: Item 3 - ADM08-003 - Ontario Power Authority - Local Generation
ADDED ITEM - 10
Letter from Mr. Ian Munro
Re: Item 3 - ADM08-003 - Ontario Power Authority - Local Generation
On a recorded vote the motion was CARRIED.
YEAS: 8 NAYS: 1
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Collins-Mrakas, Gaertner, Granger, MacEachern,
Marsh, McRoberts, Wilson and Mayor Morris
VOTING NAYS: Councillor Buck
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Tuesday, February 26, 2008
(As corrected by Council at meeting 08-06 March 4, 2008)
III OPEN FORUM
Ms Gabi von Gans advised that her touring photography exhibition entitled “Wall
of 25” celebrating her silver anniversary as an international portrait photographer
will be on display on the second floor of Aurora Town Hall for two months,
opening Friday, February 29, 2008. Ms von Gans further advised that there
would be sneak preview of two portraits that will be contained in the book entitled
“Women of Wisdom”. The book features black and white photographs of various
exceptional women, including a portrait of Aurora Mayor Phyllis Morris and
Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion. The other two books in the series will be
“Country Gentlemen” and “Wood Nymphs”. Ms von Gans advised that funds
raised from these books, minimum of $10,000, will be donated to breast cancer
research.
IV ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes of February 12, 2008, Meeting Number 08-04
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the Council minutes from meeting number 08-04 be adopted as
printed and circulated.
CARRIED
V PRESENTATIONS
a) Aurora Tigers Peewee “A” Division
Winners of the 2008 Silver Sticks Hockey Tournament
Mayor Morris advised that the Aurora Tigers Peewee “A” team participated in the
46th Annual International Port Huron Silver Stick Finals Hockey Tournament from
January 24, 2008 to January 27, 2008 after qualifying in the Sudbury regional
tournament in early December. Mayor Morris advised that the Aurora Tigers
Peewee “A” team won the Silver Stick Championship, adding that this is quite an
accomplishment because it has been 23 years since an Aurora team has won
this championship. Mayor Morris introduced the team’s Manager Mr. Fab Fiori,
who assisted the Mayor in presenting Certificates of Achievement to the following
participants:
Coaches - John Archibald, Bruce Ing, Mike Nisbet, Randy Romano
Players
Douglas Nisbet
Matthew Pryce
Liam MacKichan
Eric Damecour
Evan Romano
Colton Lee
Hayden Trask
Braden Casselden
Quincy Ing
Ben Hankins
Daniel Fiori
Peter Sandwell
Eric Archibald
Vincent Ruscica
Daniel Jones
Kyle Fedec
Ryan Baskin
Ethan Slimkowich
b) Ontario Heritage Trust, Heritage Community Recognition
Program Awards - Aurora Recipients - 2008
Mayor Morris advised that Dr. John McIntyre, who is the honoured recipient of
the 2008 Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Lifetime Achievement Award, is
unable to be in attendance this evening due to a recent injury. The Mayor
advised that Dr. McIntyre will be presented with this prestigious award at the
Aurora Civic Awards ceremony in June, 2008.
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Tuesday, February 26, 2008
(As corrected by Council at meeting 08-06 March 4, 2008)
Mr. Michael Seaman, Community Planner, advised that 9 residents of Aurora are
being recognized this evening for receiving awards from the Ontario Heritage
Trust. Mr. Seaman introduced Dr. Jim Angus, representing the Ontario Heritage
Trust’s Board of Directors, and Mr. Michael Smith of Smith Rogers Financial,
representing the sponsors of the Young Heritage Leaders Program, Great West
Life, London Life and Canada Life.
Dr. Angus thanked the Town of Aurora for inviting him to represent the Ontario
Heritage Trust in presenting these awards to the honoured residents of Aurora
who have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to the preservation
and promotion of Aurora’s built and natural heritage.
Dr. Angus was joined by Mr. Michael Smith, Mayor Morris and Councillor Allison
Collins-Mrakas, Chair of the Heritage Advisory Committee, to present the
following awards:
• Dr. W. John McIntyre, Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Lifetime
• William J. Devins, Lifetime Achievement Category
• Beth and Michael Egan, Built Heritage Category
• Harry Lumsden, C.M., Natural Heritage Category
• Susan Walmer, Cultural Heritage Category
• Kirsten Kontor and David Walker, Heritage Garden Category
• Janine Fernandes, Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for
Individual Youth Achievement and the Young Heritage Leaders Scholarship
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT Delegation c) Presentation of DVD “Crusaders for a Town’s Better
Nature”, be brought forward for consideration under the
“PRESENTATIONS” section of the agenda.
CARRIED
Councillor Marsh advised that at the last Joint Council Committee - Central York
Fire Services meeting, four provincial awards were presented to the following
recipients:
• Platoon Chief Dan Palmer received his 25 Year Medal
• Acting Platoon Chief Brian Patrick received his 30 Year Medal
• Chief Fire Prevention Officer John Adema received his 35 Year Bar
• Recently retired Platoon Chief Don Bond received his 35 Year Bar
Councillor Marsh and Mayor Morris extended their congratulations to the
recipients for their long-term service and dedication.
(c) Presentation of DVD “Crusaders for a Town’s Better Nature”
(Referred to Council by the Environmental Advisory Committee)
Ms Barbara Best, of the Environmental Advisory Committee, presented a short
documentary about Mr. David Tomlinson, long-time resident and key inspiration
and advocate for many initiatives which have been integral in the ongoing
preservation of Aurora’s natural environment and the protection of its native
wildlife.
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Tuesday, February 26, 2008
(As corrected by Council at meeting 08-06 March 4, 2008)
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT the comments of the delegate and the DVD entitled “Crusaders for
a Town’s Better Nature”, be received for information.
CARRIED
VI PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Morris announced that, on Thursday, February 21, 2008, the Town of
Aurora was presented with a grant of $775,000 from the Honourable Jim
Flaherty, Minister of Finance, for the Church Street School as it is being
transformed into the new Aurora Heritage Centre. Mayor Morris advised that she
was honoured to accept this grant on behalf of the Town of Aurora and that the
funds will be well used toward this exciting project.
Mayor Morris advised that Aurora will be participating in a program called Earth
Hour where residents are encouraged to turn off lights and other sources of
energy for one hour on March 29, 2008 between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Mayor Morris advised that Mr. Mike Evans, owner of Aurora True Value
Hardware, was recently awarded with an energy conservation award from
PowerStream Inc. for participating in an energy saving program and reducing his
energy costs by nearly 40%.
Mayor Morris advised that the Aurora Seniors’ Centre has published a cookbook
called “Treasured Recipes” featuring recipes from familiar and notable people
from Aurora. Mayor Morris advised that the book contains recipes submitted by
Councillors Collins-Mrakas, Marsh, McRoberts, Wilson and herself and is being
sold for $10, a portion of which will go toward the Seniors’ Centre.
VII DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1(25), 2, 3, 6 and 7 were identified for discussion.
VIII ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
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:
4. Memorandum from Mayor Morris
Re: The Ontario Power Authority
(deferred from General Committee meeting, February 19, 2008)
THAT the memorandum from Mayor Morris regarding the Ontario Power
Authority be received for information.
5. E-mail from Mr. R. Johnson
Re: Question Regarding Northern York Region Procurement Process
(Tabled by Mayor Morris)
THAT the e-mail from Mr. Johnson, regarding the Northern York Region
Procurement Process, be received for information.
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Tuesday, February 26, 2008
(As corrected by Council at meeting 08-06 March 4, 2008)
8. Memorandum from the Manager of Engineering Services
Re: Status of Thermal Waste Incineration Plant
THAT the memorandum from the Manager of Engineering Services
regarding the status of the proposed thermal waste incineration plant, be
received for information.
9. Extract from Leisure Services Advisory Committee
Re: (Item 27) Terms of Reference - Recreational Trails Sub-Committee
THAT the members of the Recreational Trails Sub-Committee be identified
in the Terms of Reference as follows:
“2. MEMBERSHIP
The Committee shall be comprised of five (5) members, including
one (1) member from the Leisure Services Advisory Committee, (1)
member of the public, (1) member from the Environmental Advisory
Committee, (1) member from the Planning and Development
Department and (1) member from the Leisure Services
Department.”
THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Recreational Trails
Sub-Committee:
John Clement, Leisure Services Advisory Committee
Klaus Wehrenberg, citizen member
David Tomlinson, Environmental Advisory Committee,
Jim Kyle, Planning and Development Department
Jim Tree, Leisure Services Department
CARRIED
IX DELEGATIONS
(a) Mr. Craig Glynn, Resident
Re: Proposed Widening of Bloomington Road between Leslie Street
and the 404
Mr. Craig Glynn, resident on Bovair Trail, submitted letters from many residents
on his street, as well as himself, expressing their concern regarding the level of
noise caused by traffic on Bloomington Road between Leslie Street and Highway
404. Mr. Glynn requested that some design features be considered to help
reduce the noise for residents in this area. Mr. Glynn requested that Council send
a request to the Region to investigate and provide a solution to lowering the
traffic noise levels coming from Bloomington Road between Leslie Street and
Highway 404.
Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Granger
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to staff.
CARRIED
(b) Ms Debra Scott, General Manager for the Newmarket
Chamber of Commerce Re: Smart Commute - Aurora Update
WITHDRAWN
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Tuesday, February 26, 2008
(As corrected by Council at meeting 08-06 March 4, 2008)
d) Mr. Ian Munro (ADDED ITEM)
Re: Item 3 - ADM08 -003 - Ontario Power Authority - Local Generation
Mr. Ian Munro advised that he had submitted a letter regarding Northern York
Region electricity supply including proposed generation, for Council’s
consideration, to the list of added items for this agenda and requested that
Council review and receive this letter for their information. Mr. Munro advised
that he and the CAO met with the Ontario Power Authority in the morning prior to
this meeting and that they worked together to verify the information and many of
the figures contained within this letter. Mr. Munro advised that he would answer
any questions from Council to assist in this matter.
Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT Item 3 - ADM08-003 – Ontario Power Authority – Local Generation
be brought forward for consideration at this time.
CARRIED
3. ADM08-003 – Ontario Power Authority – Local Generation
(deferred from General Committee meeting, February 19, 2008)
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT any new hydro infrastructure be in accordance with the Town of
Aurora regulations including but not limited to, zoning, site plan, building
and safety regulations; and
THAT any new 230 KV feeders be underground through any urban
designated lands; and
THAT the existing single circuit 115 KV system be replaced as soon as
possible; and
THAT the Town receive quarterly reports from the appropriate agency
showing power consumption and extrapolations required to determine the
need for the second transformer station, should this be a consideration;
and
THAT the OPA fund, with significant amounts of money, for the necessary
research and development of methods to reduce the cost of placing
transmission lines underground; and
THAT the Town of Aurora request Ontario’s Energy Minister, the
Honourable Gerry Phillips, to direct the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) to
re-constitute the Northern York Region Working Group (municipal officials,
local utilities, citizens) to update the Northern York Region plan; and
THAT the Working Group should be re-constituted by the end of March
2008 and should be funded by the OPA; and
THAT the updated plan should include, but not be limited to, the following:
a) Detailed load forecast for Northern York Region including:
Council Meeting No. 08-05 Page 7 of 10
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
(As corrected by Council at meeting 08-06 March 4, 2008)
i) Present and future offloading of Armitage to Brown Hill
Transformer Station
ii) Present and future power availability from the south via the 3
PowerStream distribution feeders (25 MW)
b) Specific transmission line and transformer station power ratings
once Holland Junction Transformer Station is commissioned
including maximum power available without Local Generation; and
c) Type, power output and connection location of required local
generation; and
d) Location of 2nd Transformer Station; and
e) Rationale for the changes to the original Northern York Region plan
incorporated into the Integrated Power Plan; and
f) Possibilities of accelerating plans for aggressive CDM; and
THAT, as the OPA is presently not definitive in the need for the Aurora
transformer station, Council does not wish to re-affirm the Consolidated
Resolution of September 20, 2005, in its entirety; and
THAT the letter from Mr. Ian Munro be forwarded to the OPA for a formal
response as soon as possible.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT staff be requested to provide a report to outline the pros and cons of
Aurora hosting a power generation plant and a transforming station, to the
March 18, 2008 General Committee meeting.
CARRIED
10. Letter from Mr. Ian Munro
Re: Item 3 - ADM08 -003 - Ontario Power Authority - Local Generation
(ADDED ITEM)
Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor Collins-Mrakas
THAT the letter from Mr. Ian Munro, regarding Northern York Region
electricity supply including proposed generation, be received and referred
to Item 3 - ADM08-003.
CARRIED
Councillor Buck left the meeting at 10:15 p.m.
Council Meeting No. 08-05 Page 8 of 10
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
(As corrected by Council at meeting 08-06 March 4, 2008)
X CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1. General Committee Meeting Report No. 08-09 Tuesday, February 19, 2008
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM THE
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 08-09 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2008
(25) Memorandum from Mayor Morris
Re: Communications between 1) Staff and Council 2) Council Members
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the memorandum from the Mayor entitled “Communications
between 1) Staff and Council 2) Council Members” be referred to staff to
provide proposed procedural changes to address the issue of e-mail
use.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Granger Seconded by Councillor Collins-Mrakas
THAT the balance of the General Committee Meeting No. 08-09 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
2. ADM08 -001 – Regional Municipality of York Lease Agreement for EMS Services
220 Edward Street (Aurora Fire Hall)
(referred to staff at General Committee meeting, February 19, 2008)
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Collins-Mrakas
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Lease Agreement
with The Regional Municipality of York for lease to the Region’s
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for a one-year term of a portion of the
building located at 220 Edward Street, in the Town of Aurora, as attached
to this report.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the hour be extended beyond 10:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. to
complete the remainder of the agenda and the closed session items.
CARRIED
Council Meeting No. 08-05 Page 9 of 10
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
(As corrected by Council at meeting 08-06 March 4, 2008)
6. E-mail from Councillor Buck
Re: Request for Signalized Intersection on Wellington Street and Farmer’s
Market Relocation
(Tabled by Mayor Morris)
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the e-mail from Councillor Buck regarding a request for signalized
intersection on Wellington Street and the Farmer’s Market relocation be
received for information.
CARRIED
7. E-mail from Councillor Buck
Re: The Placement of E-mails on Public Agendas
(Tabled by Councillor MacEachern)
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the e-mail from Councillor Buck regarding the placement of e-mails
on public agendas be received for information.
CARRIED
XI REGIONAL REPORT
Mayor Morris advised that, due to the late hour, she would provide a hard copy of
the Regional Highlights for viewing at the information desk.
XII NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION – COUNCILLORS
Councillor MacEachern requested that staff follow up with residents on Knowles
Crescent who are still awaiting reimbursement for the road work which was done
in 2007.
Mayor Morris advised of two articles recently published in a local paper entitled
“Stipulations put on Land” and “Financial Burden is on the Horizon”. Mayor
Morris advised that in response to these articles she also advised that she will be
referred to staff to prepare a factual response and she will be sending a letter to
the newspaper to clarify some of the comments made in the articles.
XIII READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor McRoberts
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
5003-08.D BEING A BY-LAW to amend By-law No. 2213-78, as
amended, being the Zoning By-law of the Town of Aurora.
(Part Lot 25, Concession 2 EYS, File D14-03-08)
5004-08.D BEING A BY-LAW to amend By-law No. 2213-78, as
amended, being the Zoning By-law of the Town of Aurora.
(Part of Lot 22, Con 2, E.Y.S., File D14-01-08)
5005-08.D BEING A BY-LAW to to assume aboveground and
belowground municipal services; to assume certain lands;
and to establish highways
(Bayview Wellington North – Phase III)
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Tuesday, February 26, 2008
(As corrected by Council at meeting 08-06 March 4, 2008)
5006-08.F BEING A BY-LAW to authorize the submission of an
application to the Ontario Infrastructure Projects Corporation
(“OIPC”) for funding from the Municipal Infrastructure
Investment Initiative for a new eligible capital project of the
Corporation of Town of Aurora (the “Municipality”), and to
approve the expenditure of funds on said eligible capital
project; (NOTE: Replacement by-law for by-law previously
enacted)
5007-08.C BEING A BY-LAW to confirm actions by Council resulting
from meeting 08-05 on February 26, 2008.
CARRIED
XIV CLOSED SESSION
Personal and Property Matters
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT Council resolve into a Closed Session to consider:
▪ Personal matters, items regarding identifiable individuals, performance
appraisal of staff and correspondence from former Special Events
Committee; and
▪ Security of property matter regarding outstanding invoice
CARRIED
XV ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Granger
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
CARRIED
_______________________________ ________________________________
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR KAREN EWART, DEPUTY CLERK
THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING 08-05 WAS CONSIDERED AND
APPROVED, AS CORRECTED BY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY,
MARCH 4, 2008. CORRECTIONS WERE MADE TO THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
OPEN FORUM
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
ITEM 1(25)
ITEM 3
NEW BUSINESS
CORRECTIONS TO THE COUNCIL MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 26, 2008
Page 2 of the Council Agenda
III OPEN FORUM
SHOULD READ AS FOLLOWS:
Ms Gabi von Gans advised that her touring photography exhibition entitled
“Wall of 25” celebrating her silver anniversary as an international portrait
photographer will be on display on the second floor of Aurora Town Hall
for two months, opening Friday, February 29, 2008. Ms von Gans further
advised that there would be sneak preview of two portraits that will be
contained in the book entitled “Women of Wisdom”. The book features
black and white photographs of various exceptional women, including a
portrait of Aurora Mayor Phyllis Morris and Mississauga Mayor Hazel
McCallion. The other two books in the series will be “Country Gentlemen”
and “Wood Nymphs”. Ms von Gans advised that funds raised from these
books, minimum of $10,000, will be donated to breast cancer research.
Page 8 of the Council Agenda
X CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE
DISCUSSION
1. General Committee Meeting Report No. 08-09 Tuesday, February 19,
2008
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM THE
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 08-09 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2008
WG – 2nd time correction
(25) Memorandum from Mayor Morris
Re: Communications between 1) Staff and Council 2) Council
Members
General Committee recommends:
SHOULD READ AS FOLLOWS:
THAT the memorandum from the Mayor entitled “Communications
between 1) Staff and Council 2) Council Members” be referred to
staff to provide procedural changes to address the issue of e-mail
being used. for routine purposes.
.
CARRIED
Page 9 of the Council Agenda
XII NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION – COUNCILLORS
Mayor Morris advised of two articles recently published in the Era Banner
The Auroran entitled “Stipulations put on Land” and “Financial Burden is
on the Horizon”. Mayor Morris advised that in response to these articles
she also advised that she will be referred to staff to prepare a factual
response and she will be sending a letter to the newspaper to clarify
some of the comments made in the articles.
Amendment to
minutes –
recorded in
council minutes
Amendment to
minutes –
recorded in
council minutes
3. ADM08-003 – Ontario Power Authority – Local Generation
(deferred from General Committee meeting, February 19, 2008)
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT report ADM08-003 Ontario Power Authority – Local
Generation for the Town of Aurora be received for information; and
THAT the Town of Aurora support the integrated solution to the
York Region electrical supply problem proposed by the Ontario
Power Authority (OPA) on September 9th and 14th, 2005 including:
1) Demand Reduction
2) Transformation
3) Additional Supply; and
THAT the support for the integrated solution be conditional upon
the following concerns being addressed to the satisfaction of the
Town of Aurora:
a) the location of any new hydro infrastructure be in accordance
with the Town of Aurora regulations including but not limited to,
zoning, site plan, building and safety regulations; and
b) any new 230 kV feeders be underground through any urban
designated lands; and
c) the existing single circuit 115 kV system be replaced as soon as
possible; and
d) the Town receive quarterly reports from the appropriate agency
showing power consumption and extrapolations required to
determine the need for the second transformer station, should
this be a consideration; and
e) the OPA fund, with significant amounts of money, for the
necessary research and development of methods to reduce the
cost of placing transmission lines underground; and
THAT the Town of Aurora request Ontario’s Energy Minister, the
Honourable Gerry Phillips, to direct the Ontario Power Authority
(OPA) to re-constitute the Northern York Region Working Group
(municipal officials, local utilities, citizens) to update the Northern
York Region plan; and
THAT the Working Group should be re-constituted by the end of
March 2008 and should be funded by the OPA; and
THAT the updated plan should include, but not be limited to, the
following:
a) Detailed load forecast for Northern York Region including:
i) Present and future offloading of Armitage to Brown Hill
Transformer Station
ii) Present and future power availability from the south via
the 3 PowerStream distribution feeders (25 MW)
b) Specific transmission line and transformer station power
EM wanted
deleted –
amendment
reflected in
Council minutes
ratings once Holland Junction Transformer Station is
commissioned including maximum power available without
Local Generation; and
c) Type, power output and connection location of required local
generation; and
d) Location of 2nd Transformer Station; and
e) Rationale for the changes to the original Northern York
Region plan incorporated into the Integrated Power Plan;
and
f) Possibilities of accelerating plans for aggressive CDM; and
THAT, as the OPA is presently not definitive in the need for the
Aurora Transformer Station, Council does not wish to re-affirm the
Consolidated Resolution of September 20, 2005, in its entirety; and
THAT the letter from Mr. Ian Munro be forwarded to the OPA for a
formal response.
ADDED – APPARENTLY WAS SAID
THAT the transformer STATION BE LIMITED TO 150 MW
THAT the resolution be sent to the OPA as soon as possible