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MINUTES - Council - 20110524 TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Tuesday, May 24, 2011 ATTENDANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Abel, Ballard, Buck, Gaertner, Gallo, Humfryes, Pirri, and Thompson MEMBERS ABSENT None OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Customer and Legislative Services/Town Clerk, Acting Director of Legal Services/Town Solicitor, Director of Building and By-law Services, Director of Parks and Recreation Services, Director of Planning and Development Services, Director of Infrastructure and Environmental Services, Director of Corporate and Financial Services/Treasurer, and Council/Committee Secretary Following Open Forum, Mayor Dawe called the meeting to order at 7:12 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 Gallo THAT the agenda as circulated by the Customer and Legislative Services Department, with the following additional items, be approved:  New Delegation (a) Ms Anastasia Ifandis, Resident Re: Item 4 – PL11-031 – Applications to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law P.A.R.C.E.L. Inc. Plan M-42, Block B & Part of Block A Official Plan Amendment File Number: D09-03-08 Zoning By-law Amendment File Number: D14-14-08 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Page 2 of 7  New Delegation (b) Mr. Walter Mestrinaro, Resident Re: Item 4 – PL11-031 – Applications to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law P.A.R.C.E.L. Inc. Plan M-42, Block B & Part of Block A Official Plan Amendment File Number: D09-03-08 Zoning By-law Amendment File Number: D14-14-08 CARRIED III ADOPTION OF MINUTES Council Meeting Minutes of May 10 , 2011 Moved by Councillor Ballard Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT the Council meeting minutes of May 10, 2011 be adopted as printed and circulated. CARRIED IV PRESENTATIONS (a) Mayor Geoffrey Dawe Re: Mayor’s Anti-Litter Plaque Presentations Mayor Dawe presented plaques, to honour their contribution to the 2011 Mayor’s Anti-Litter Day, to Paster Ian Ardill of the Community Bible Church, Anne Bremer of RONA, Gary Elliott of Tim Hortons, and Thomas Ormston of Turtle Island Recycling. (b) Tim Jones, Neighbourhood Network Re: Participation in Tree Planting Day Tim Jones, representing Neighbourhood Network, presented Mayor Dawe with a plaque in appreciation for Town of Aurora’s participation in the Neighbourhood Network Student Tree Planting Day. Mr. Jones congratulated Jim Tree, Parks Manager, Sara Tienkemp, Parks Supervisor, Parks staff, Mayor Dawe and all of the Councillors who came out and worked hard. V PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS Councillor Humfryes reminded everyone about the Relay for Life 2011 event on June 10, 2011. She noted that Captain Mayor Dawe has put together a great team and she also invited staff and residents to participate in this worthwhile event. Councillor Humfryes said that more information can be found at www.cancer.ca. Councillor Ballard thanked the community and fellow Councillors for their attendance at the Lieutenant Governor Simcoe's Levee in Honour of Our Rangers that was held recently at the Aurora Cultural Centre. Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable David Onley, was in attendance and the event was a great success. Councillor Gaertner thanked Councillor Ballard for all his hard work in putting this event together. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Page 3 of 7 VI DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 2 and 4 were identified for discussion. VII ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1 and 3 were identified as items not requiring separate discussion. Moved by Councillor Thompson 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. General Committee Meeting Minutes of May 17, 2011 THAT the minutes of the General Committee meeting of May 17, 2011 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be approved. 3. Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation Services Re: June is Recreation and Parks Month THAT Council receive the memorandum regarding June is Recreation and Parks Month for information. CARRIED VIII DELEGATIONS (a) Ms Anastasia Ifandis, Resident Re: Item 4 – PL11-031 – Applications to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law P.A.R.C.E.L. Inc. Plan M-42, Block B & Part of Block A Official Plan Amendment File Number: D09-03-08 Zoning By-law Amendment File Number: D14-14-08 Ms Ifandis informed Council about the lack of information and notification regarding the P.A.R.C.E.L. Inc. application. She noted that many residents were unaware of this application and that they were not happy with the proposed development. Ms Ifandis noted the various aspects that were undesirable for their neighbourhood. Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT Council receive the delegation for information. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Page 4 of 7 (b) Mr. Walter Mestrinaro, Resident Re: Item 4 – PL11-031 – Applications to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law P.A.R.C.E.L. Inc. Plan M-42, Block B & Part of Block A Official Plan Amendment File Number: D09-03-08 Zoning By-law Amendment File Number: D14-14-08 Mr. Mestrinaro requested permission for Ms Anastasia Ifandis to speak on his behalf. Ms Ifandis noted that this development is inappropriate for this area as it is made up of estate residences. She stated that their quality of life and home values would be undermined if this development is allowed. Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT Council receive the delegation for information. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT Item 4 be brought forward for discussion. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Gallo Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT the Procedural By-law be waived to allow Mr. Peter Smith of Weston Consulting to delegate. CARRIED Mr. Peter Smith of Weston Consulting, representing the P.A.R.C.E.L. application, thanked staff and noted that he, along with his associates and Town staff, have been working with the resident group, R.A.Y.S. He reviewed some of the process that has transpired over the last two and a half years. Moved by Councillor Gallo Seconded by Councillor Ballard THAT Council receive the delegation for information. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Buck THAT the discussion of Item 4 be tabled. CARRIED Council recessed at 8:50 p.m. to allow for the attending residents to meet with the Director of Planning and Development for an impromptu information sharing session. Council reconvened at 9:17 p.m. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Page 5 of 7 Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Buck THAT Item 4 be taken from the table for discussion. CARRIED 4. CLS11-011 – General Committee Closed Session Report dated May 17, 2011 (1.) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; Re: Applications to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law P.A.R.C.E.L. Inc., Plan M-42, Block B & Part of Block A Official Plan Amendment File Number: D09-03-08 Zoning By-law Amendment File Number: D14-14-08 Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT Report No. PL11-031 be received; and THAT Council endorse the approval of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments at the Ontario Municipal Board (“OMB”); and THAT Council authorize staff to represent the Town’s position at the OMB regarding the settlement between the Town and the applicant with respect to the subject planning applications; and THAT removal of the holding prefix also be conditional on a Restrictive Covenant being in place regarding the pharmacy uses and addiction clinic. On a recorded vote the motion CARRIED. YEAS: 8 NAYS: 1 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Ballard, Buck, Gallo, Humfryes, Pirri, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe VOTING NAYS: Councillor Gaertner (2.) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; Re: Item 5 – Proposed Street Name Additions to the Bank of Approved Street Names Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT staff be directed to bring forward revisions to the Street Naming Policy for consideration. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Page 6 of 7 Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT Report CLS11-011 be received; and THAT the recommendations, as amended, therein be approved. CARRIED IX CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION 2. PR11-025 – Shared Use and Maintenance Agreement with the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Buck THAT Council receive Report PR11-025; and THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the attached Shared Use and Maintenance Agreement; and THAT a special Repair and Replacement Reserve Fund be established. CARRIED X NOTICES OF MOTION/MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN (i) Notices of Motion (a) Mayor Dawe Consideration of Town Entrance Feature at Bathurst and Wellington Intersection (b) Councillor Gallo Re: Media Advisory (ii) Motions for Which Notice Has Been Given Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Gallo THAT Motions for Which Notice Has Been Given, a, b, c, d, and e, be deferred to the June 7, 2011 Council meeting. CARRIED XI REGIONAL REPORT York Regional Council Highlights – May 19, 2011, Mayor’s Report Moved by Councillor Gallo Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT the Regional Report be received for information. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Page 7 of 7 XII NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION – COUNCILLORS None XIII CLOSED SESSION None XIV READING OF BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Gallo THAT the following listed by-laws be given first, second, and third readings, and enacted: 5307-11 BEING A BY-LAW to establish lands as highways (Hollingshead Drive) 5334-11 BEING A BY-LAW to assume highways for public use (Kennedy Street West and Corner Ridge Road (Report IES11-017 – GC May 17, 2011) 5338-11 BEING A BY-LAW to set and levy the rates of taxation for the taxation year 2011 (Report CFS11-013 – GC May 17, 2011) CARRIED Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT the following listed confirming by-law be given first, second, and third readings and enacted: 5339-11 BEING A BY-LAW to confirm actions by Council Resulting from Council Meeting 11-16 on May 24, 2011 CARRIED XV ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:31 p.m. CARRIED _______________________________ ________________________________ GEOFFREY DAWE, MAYOR JOHN D. LEACH, TOWN CLERK THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 24, 2011 RECEIVED FINAL APPROVAL AT COUNCIL ON JUNE 7, 2011.