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MINUTES - Council - 20100413 TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NO. 10-08 Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Tuesday, April 13, 2010 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, Director of Customer and Legislative Services/Town Clerk, Director of Legal Services/Town Solicitor, Director of Parks and Recreation, Director of Planning and Development Services, Director of Infrastructure and Environment Services, Director of Corporate and Financial Services/Treasurer, Senior Building Inspector, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk and Youth Councillors Adrian Bulfon and Chelsea Campbell Mayor Morris called the meeting to order at 7:07 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 Buck Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT the agenda as circulated by the Customer and Legislative Services Department be approved with the following addition:  New Item 9 - Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Development Services Re: Second Suites Zoning By-law No. 5220-10 CARRIED III OPEN FORUM None Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Page 2 of 8 IV ADOPTION OF MINUTES Council Minutes of Tuesday, March 30, 2010 Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor Granger THAT the Council minutes of Tuesday, March 30, 2010 be adopted as printed and circulated. CARRIED V PRESENTATIONS None VI PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Morris advised that the Aurora Cultural Centre has officially opened and encouraged residents to attend. Mayor Morris advised that Council was joined by Lois Brown, MP and Frank Klees, MPP for the official opening which took place on Thursday, April 8, 2010. Mayor Morris also advised that the Town of Aurora received a certificate from Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Mayor Morris congratulated the retired Aurora Arts and Culture Committee members, the Aurora Cultural Centre Board members along with Town staff Al Downey, Christopher Cooper, Dan Elliott and Aaron Karmazyn. Councillor Buck suggested that thanks should also be given for the funds received from the sale of Aurora Hydro, as a portion of these funds were used for the improvements to the Aurora Cultural Centre, Dan Elliott, Director of Corporate and Financial Services will confirm whether this is the case. Mayor Morris advised that the Town of Aurora is looking for nominations for this years Citizen of the Year Award. Mayor Morris advised that selection is based on the individual’s overall nature and nominees must be 16 years of age or older. Mayor Morris encouraged residents to go to the Town of Aurora website at www.e-aurora.ca before the deadline for submissions on Friday, April 30 at noon to fill out the nomination form or call 905-726-4741 for further information. Mayor Morris advised that St. Andrew’s College Cadet Corps will be conducting a parade along Yonge Street to Our Lady of Grace Church and back to exercise their Freedom of the Town on Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Mayor Morris advised that the Aurora Home Show is taking place at the Aurora Community Centre this weekend starting Friday, April 16 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, April 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mayor Morris advised that admission is only $2.00 and children under 6 are free. Mayor Morris advised that the 5 km and 10 km Run for Southlake, previously known as the Hartwell Challenge, is being held on Sunday, April 25, 2010 and that participants can either run or walk. Mayor Morris encouraged participation in the event and advised that Councillors McRoberts and MacEachern were participating in the 5 km run, and Councillor Collins-Mrakas in the 10 km run. Mayor Morris congratulated Barbara Bellissimo, Senior Vice President of State Farm Insurance in Aurora for being named on the “Best Places to Work” list for 2009. Councillor Wilson announced that the Aurora/Newmarket Central York Fire Services has launched a website at www.CYFS.ca providing excellent Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Page 3 of 8 information to residents. Councillor Wilson advised that a link to the website can also be found on both the Town of Aurora and the Town of Newmarket websites. Chelsea Campbell, Youth Councillor advised that Cardinal Carter Catholic High School is circulating a petition to stop production of auger fuels. Councillor Granger advised that the Aurora Food Pantry is now open at its new location at 350 Industrial Parkway South. Mayor Morris advised that Mr. Dan Hargrave, recent recipient of his second double-lung transplant, is going home from the hospital. Mayor Morris advised that Mr. Hargrave sends this thanks to everyone in the community for their support and prayers. Mayor Morris encouraged residents to pick up an organ donor card and participate in the program. Councillor Buck advised that the Aurora Arboretum is looking for volunteers to plant trees on Saturday, May 15, 2010 and anyone interested in participating should contact Mr. John Clement. VII DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1(2), (10), (11), 3 and added item 9 were identified for discussion. VIII ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 were identified as items not requiring separate discussion. Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Granger 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: 2. CAO10-007 - Veteran Appreciation Day THAT Council approve a Veteran Appreciation Day Event on Saturday, May 8, 2010, as outlined in this report; and THAT an upset limit of $5,000.00 be allocated from the Council Contingency to cover the costs associated with the Veteran Appreciation Day Event. 4. Memorandum from Mayor Morris Re: The Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards THAT the correspondence received from the Ontario Heritage Trust be received for information. 5. Memorandum from the Director of Customer and Legislative Services/Town Clerk Re: Service Contract for the Integrity Commissioner for the Town of Aurora THAT this memorandum be received for information. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Page 4 of 8 6. Adoption of Recommendations from Closed Session Meeting of Council March 30, 2010 THAT the recommendations from the Closed Session meeting of Council held on March 30, 2010 regarding the following matters be approved: 1) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; (Deferred from the March 23 General Committee meeting) • Westhill Redevelopment Company Limited, Ontario Municipal Board Appeal to receive additional information regarding proceeding. • Correspondence from Ms Christine Sadler, Member of “The Friends of the Bloomington Wetlands” (Delegate at the March 23, 2010 General Committee Meeting) 3) Labour relations or employee negotiations; - CUPE Negotiations Strategy and Direction, o Current contract expires March 31, 2010 7. Central York Fire Services - Joint Council Committee Meeting Minutes of February 23, 2010 THAT the minutes of the Central York Fire Services – Joint Council Committee meeting on February 23, 2010 be received for information. 8. Central York Fire Services - Joint Council Committee Meeting Minutes of March 25, 2010 THAT the minutes of the Central York Fire Services – Joint Council Committee meeting on March 25, 2010 be received for information. CARRIED IX DELEGATIONS None X CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION 1. General Committee Meeting Minutes of Tuesday, April 6, 2010 (2) BBS10-005 – Door to Door Pet License Canvassers and Pet Store Vendors Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT Council approve the continuation of the Door to Door Pet License Canvassing Program for the 2010 licensing year; and THAT Council require the Door to Door Pet License Canvassers and Pet Store locations selling Town Pet Licenses to enter into an agreement with the Town for this purpose; and THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with each of the Door to Door Pet License Canvassers recruited by the Town and be authorized to sign a similar version of the agreement with Pet Store locations selling Pet Licenses for the Town. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Page 5 of 8 On a recorded vote the resolution was CARRIED. YEAS: 7 NAYS: 1 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Buck, Collins-Mrakas, Gaertner, Gallo, Granger, McRoberts and Mayor Morris VOTING NAYS: Councillor Wilson Councillor MacEachern was absent. (10) PL10-023 - Proposed Zoning/Registration By-law for Second Suites (Two-Unit Houses/Basement Apartments) File No. D14-18-08 And 9. Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Development Services Re: Second Suites Zoning By-law No. 5220-10 (added item) And 5220-10 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Zoning By-law No. 2213-78, as amended (Report - PL10-023 - April 6, 2010 GC) Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the attached draft implementing zoning by-law to permit second suites and draft second suites registration by-law be adopted as amended using the wording provided in the Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Development Services (added item 9); and THAT staff provide a yearly report on the progress of the registration; any changes to relevant Provincial Legislation; and updates on initiatives in other GTA communities. On a recorded vote the resolution was CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. YEAS: 8 NAYS: 0 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Buck, Collins-Mrakas, Gaertner, Gallo, Granger, McRoberts, Wilson and Mayor Morris VOTING NAYS: None Councillor MacEachern was absent. Moved by Councillor Granger Seconded by Councillor Collins-Mrakas THAT the minutes of the General Committee meeting of April 6, 2010 be received and the balance of the recommendations carried by the committee be approved. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Page 6 of 8 (11) PL10-027 - Petch Log House Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Granger THAT staff be authorized to proceed with a Request for Proposal regarding the restoration of the Petch Log House; and FURTHER THAT staff and the Mayor meet with Whitwell to discuss their responsibilities and participation in the restoration of the Petch Log House and that this update be reported to Council with the Request for Proposal results. On a recorded vote the resolution was CARRIED. YEAS: 6 NAYS: 2 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Collins-Mrakas, Gaertner, Gallo, Granger, McRoberts and Mayor Morris VOTING NAYS: Councillor Buck and Wilson Councillor MacEachern was absent. 3. PL10-031 – Proposed Interim Control By-law 15064, 15074 & 15086-15088 Yonge Street 103 & 107 Temperance Street 16 Reuben Street & Subject Road Allowance Moved by Councillor Gallo Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT Staff be directed to undertake a review of the land use planning policies in respect of the properties identified as the subject lands and the function of the laneway (public road allowance) used by those properties, and report back to a future General Committee meeting outlining the results of the review, including recommendations; and THAT an interim control by-law that applies to the subject lands be enacted for a period of six months from the date of the passing thereof. CARRIED XI REGIONAL REPORT None XII NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION - COUNCILLORS Councillor Buck inquired about the dog biting incident that recently happened and requested that Councillors be fully informed about this matter by staff. Councillor Buck advised that damage has been done to the Arboretum and requested a report from staff in this regard. The Chief Administrative Officer advised that this is a Police matter and will ensure staff follow up with the Police. Councillor Buck inquired whether Neighbourhood Network was refused to plant trees on April 24, 2010. The Mayor explained that Neighbourhood Network should make a request to Council to plant trees on Town land. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Page 7 of 8 Mayor Morris advised that the dog biting incident has been attended to appropriately by Town staff and that the matter is still under investigation. Mayor Morris advised that the dog has been designated as a dangerous dog under the Town’s By-law and an Order has been requested to have the dog destroyed. Mayor Morris advised that there is information provided on the Town’s website regarding how to look after your dog and how to protect yourself. Councillor Buck requested that Councillors receive a written report from staff outlining the information provided by the Mayor regarding the dog biting incident. Councillor Granger suggested that information regarding the dog biting incident be provided to the residents on the Notice Board. Councillor Collins-Mrakas recommended that more focus should be placed on the owner of a dog to ensure their dog is kept under control at all times. Councillor Buck advised that the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) are responsible for ensuring compliance of the Town of Aurora Animal Control By-law and should be alerted of the Town’s concerns and should be requested to provide information to the public. Mayor Morris inquired to the Director of Legal Services/Town Solicitor whether the Town of Aurora can issue an Order to destroy the animal to which Mr. Cooper replied that an Order can only be made by the Court. Mayor Morris invited the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) to attend at a Council meeting to address the Town’s concerns. XIII CLOSED SESSION Moved by Councillor Gallo Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT Council resolve into a Closed Session, following adjournment, to consider: 1) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; • Westhill Redevelopment Company Limited, Ontario Municipal Board Appeal to receive additional information regarding proceeding CARRIED XIV READING OF BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and enacted: 5217-10 BEING A BY-LAW to designate a property To be of cultural heritage value or interest (93 Wells Street) 5220-10 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Zoning By-law No. 2213-78, as amended 5221-10 BEING A BY-LAW for registration of second suites Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Page 8 of 8 5231-10 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Zoning By-law No. 2213-78, as amended 5232-10 BEING A BY-LAW to confirm actions by Council Resulting from Council Meeting 10-08 on April 13, 2010 CARRIED XV ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Collins-Mrakas THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:21 p.m. CARRIED __________________________ _____________________________ PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR JOHN D. LEACH, TOWN CLERK THE MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING 10-08 WERE APPROVED AT COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010.