MINUTES - Council - 20091110 TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 09-30
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Morris in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Collins-
Mrakas, Gaertner, Gallo, Granger, McRoberts, and
Wilson
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillor MacEachern
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Town Solicitor/Acting
Town Clerk, Director of Building & By-law Services,
Director of Planning & Development Services,
Director of Infrastructure and Environmental Services,
Director of Corporate and Financial Services/
Treasurer, and Council/Committee Secretary
Mayor Morris called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Collins-Mrakas declared an interest in item 2(III) Adoption of Previous
Minutes – General Committee Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2009, due to a
relative having a contractual relationship with one of the listed companies in item
5 – Planning Applications Status List, and did not take part in any questions in
regard to these minutes or attempt in any way to influence the voting on such
questions.
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Granger
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department be
approved.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Granger
THAT the following withdrawal from the agenda be approved:
Withdrawal of Presentation b) – Mr. Daniele Zanotti, CEO
United Way of York Region
CARRIED
Minutes of Council Meeting
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Page 2 of 8
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Gallo
THAT the following addition to the agenda be approved:
New Delegation a) – Mr. Walter Mestrinaro
Re: Item 2(9) - Memorandum from the Director of Corporate and
Financial Services
Re: Response to General Committee Request:
Mr. Mestrinaro’s Procurement Process Concern from
GC October 20, 2009
On a recorded vote the resolution was CARRIED.
YEAS: 7 NAYS: 1
VOTING YEA: Councillors Colins-Mrakas, Gaertner, Gallo, Granger, McRoberts,
Wilson and Mayor Morris
VOTING NAY: Councillor Buck
III OPEN FORUM
Mr. Klaus Wehrenberg addressed Council to suggest the establishment of a
macro-level natural heritage and green space strategy.
Mr. Jonathan Lee addressed Council in opposition of By-law 5178-09, with
respect to parking on Richardson Drive.
IV ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes of October 27, 2009
Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor Granger
THAT the Council minutes of Tuesday, October 27, 2009 be adopted as
printed and circulated.
CARRIED
Mayor Morris read into the record the proclamation regarding Veterans’ Week,
being November 5 – November 11, 2009, following which a minute of silence
was observed.
V PRESENTATIONS
a) Charley McCann, Carissa Muller and Cassidy Roylance
Lester B. Pearson Student Essay Winners – Local Government Week
Each of the three student essay winners, Charley McCann, Carissa Muller
and Cassidy Roylance, read their essays and were presented with a gift bag
from Mayor Morris to congratulate them on their achievement. Mayor Morris
also recognized the students’ teacher, Mme Brigid Duggan for all of her
efforts in teaching the children about municipal government.
Minutes of Council Meeting
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Page 3 of 8
b) Mr. Daniele Zanotti, CEO, United Way of York Region
Re: 2009 United Way Campaign
WITHDRAWN
VI PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Morris advised that the budget meeting dates are listed on the Town’s
website and are open to the public. Mayor Morris indicated that the next
scheduled budget meeting is on Monday, November 16, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Councillor Gaertner reminded everyone about the ceremony at the cenotaph,
which will be taking place on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 11:00 a.m.
Councillor Buck reminded everyone that November 11th is the day to remember
those who have fallen in the war.
Councillor McRoberts congratulated the players and coaches of the Aurora
Barbarians, who have won the Ontario Rugby Union Marshall (Premier) Division
League Championship for four years in a row and their second McCormick Cup
Championship within that period.
Mayor Morris congratulated Mr. David Tomlinson for winning the 2009 Citizen of
the Year Award, as well as the Ontario Senior Achievement Award in the field of
Environmental Science, presented to him on October 28, 2009 by Lieutenant
Governor David Onley.
Mayor Morris congratulated Ms Sylvia Neal on winning the Senior Star
Competition, held at the Aurora Legion, sponsored by the Chartwell Seniors
Housing Group and for her performance at the Chartwell Annual Senior Star
National Final, held on October 19, 2009 at the Royal York.
VII DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 2(III), 2(4), 2(6), 2(7), 2(9) and 3 were identified for discussion.
VIII ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Granger Seconded by Councillor Wilson
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 Minutes
Monday, October 26, 2009
THAT the minutes of the Special General Committee Meeting of October
26, 2009 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee
be approved.
Minutes of Council Meeting
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Page 4 of 8
4. Newsletter - Arboretum News – Fall 2009
(Tabled by Councillor MacEachern)
THAT the newsletter Arboretum News – Fall 2009 be received for
information.
CARRIED
IX DELEGATIONS
a) Mr. Walter Mestrinaro
Re: Item 2(9) - Memorandum from the Director of Corporate and
Financial Services
Re: Response to General Committee Request:
Mr. Mestrinaro’s Procurement Process Concern
From GC October 20, 2009
(Added Item)
Mr. Mestrinaro addressed Council to obtain answers from the Director of
Corporate and Financial Services to several questions pertaining to the
procurement process for the bid he submitted.
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Granger
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information.
CARRIED
X CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
2. General Committee Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM THE
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES OF TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2009
Councillor Collins-Mrakas, having declared an interest in this item, 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.
(III) ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
General Committee Meeting Minutes - October 20, 2009
Moved by Councillor Gallo Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT the General Committee Meeting minutes 09-23 from the October
20, 2009 meeting be adopted.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT item 2(9) be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
Minutes of Council Meeting
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Page 5 of 8
(9) Memorandum from the Director of Corporate and Financial Services
Re: Response to General Committee Request:
Mr. Mestrinaro’s Procurement Process Concern from General
Committee - October 20, 2009
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor McRoberts
THAT the memorandum from the Director of Corporate and Financial
Services be accepted for information.
CARRIED
(4) TSAC09-07 – Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
October 14, 2009
(2) TSAC09-012 – Parking Concerns on Richardson Drive
Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the matter be referred back to staff for a report back to General
Committee.
CARRIED
The meeting was recessed at 8:39 p.m.
The meeting resumed at 8:46 p.m.
(4) Correspondence from Mr. Dan Duffy
Re: Safety Concerns on Hunters Glen Road
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor McRoberts
THAT this matter be referred to staff to investigate and bring back options
to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee for consideration; and
THAT staff also be requested to look at all of Hunters Glen Road to see if
there are any other sharp curves which may require similar measures.
On a recorded vote the resolution was CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
YEAS: 8 NAYS: 0
VOTING YEA: Councillors Buck, Colins-Mrakas, Gaertner, Gallo, Granger,
McRoberts, Wilson and Mayor Morris
VOTING NAY: None
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT item 2(7) be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor McRoberts
Minutes of Council Meeting
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Page 6 of 8
THAT the Procedural By-law be waived to allow the applicant to speak to
questions raised by Council.
CARRIED
(7) PL09-080 – Applications for Site Plan Approval and Amendment to the
Zoning By-law
1087931 Ontario Limited
Lot 13 and Part of Lot 14, R.P.246 and Part of Parcel A, R.P.36
Files D11-13-06 and D14-11-06
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT, subject to the final approval of the grading and servicing plan, Site
Plan Application D11-13-06 be approved to permit a 6 unit residential
development (5 Townhouses; 1 single detached); and
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Town Clerk to execute a Site Plan
Agreement between the Town and the Owner to facilitate the subject
proposal; and
THAT prior to execution of the agreement, confirmation be received
from the Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment that
the easement has been granted; and
THAT Council determine that no further notice is required to be given in
respect of the proposed by-law in accordance with Section 34 (17) of the
Planning Act, related to accurately delineating the Environmental
Protection Zone (flood plain) and the addition of the EP-17 Zone to permit
above grade decks for units 4 and 5; and
THAT Council enact implementing Zoning By-law 5173-09; and
THAT five (5) units of sewage and water capacity be allocated from the
Core Area Infill reserve to 15356 Yonge Street to facilitate the proposed
development.
On a recorded vote the resolution was CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
YEAS: 8 NAYS: 0
VOTING YEA: Councillors Buck, Colins-Mrakas, Gaertner, Gallo, Granger,
McRoberts, Wilson and Mayor Morris
VOTING NAY: None
(6) LS09-047 – Pine Tree Potters Guild Sign
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Granger
THAT the current signage at the Pine Tree Potters Guild remain; and
THAT the Pine Tree Potters Guild be advised that the signage should be
maintained at all times.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Gallo Seconded by Councillor Granger
Minutes of Council Meeting
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Page 7 of 8
THAT the balance of the minutes of the General Committee Meeting of
November 3, 2009 be received and the recommendations carried by the
Committee be approved.
CARRIED
3. Correspondence from York Regional Police
Re: Drug Safety – Smart Choices for Life
(Tabled by Mayor Morris)
Moved by Councillor Granger Seconded by Councillor McRoberts
THAT the correspondence from York Regional Police regarding Drug
Safety – Smart Choices for Life be received.
CARRIED
XI REGIONAL REPORT
None
XII NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION – COUNCILLORS
Councillor Buck advised that the recruitment for a permanent Chief Financial
Officer should be taking place.
Councillor Granger presented material pertaining to a Long Term Tourism
Destination Development Strategy which, Mayor Morris advised, was presented
by Chair Bill Fisch at the Tuscany Event Centre and which provides opportunities
for partnerships.
XIII CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
None
XIV READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
5173-09 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Zoning
By-law No. 2213-78, as amended
(15356 Yonge Street)
5177-09.T BEING A BY-LAW to amend Parking
By-law 4574-04.T, as amended, with
respect to parking on George Street
5183-09 BEING A BY-LAW to confirm actions by
Council Resulting from Council Meeting
09-30 on November 10, 2009
Minutes of Council Meeting
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Page 8 of 8
Note: By-law 5178-09 was pulled in conjunction with the referral of item 2[4(2)].
CARRIED
XV ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Wilson
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:37 p.m.
CARRIED
_______________________________ ________________________________
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR CHRISTOPHER C. COOPER
ACTING TOWN CLERK