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COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
NO, 10-06
TUESDAY, MARCH By 2010
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AURORA TOWN NALL
PUBLIC RELEASE.
March 5, 2010
Aui?oizA.
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
NO. 10-06
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Council Chambers .
DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
ll APPROVAL OF AGENDA
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the agenda ascirculated by the Customer and Legislative Services .
Department be approved.as presented.
Ill OPEN FORUM
IV ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes of Tuesday, February 23, 2010 pg. 1
Special Council — Public Planning, February 24, 2010 pg. 13
Special Council, March 2, 2010 pg. 16
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Council minutes of Tuesday, February 23, 2010, :Special
Council Public Planning minutes of Wednesday, February 24, 2010 and
Special Council minutes of Tuesday, March 2, 2010 be adopted as printed
and circulated.
V PRESENTATIONS
a) Lieutenant Commander A.E. Cooper pg. 18
of the Canadian Navy
Re: Aurora's Namesake Warship Plaque
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b) Mr. Brian Bishop of the Northridge Community Church pg. 20
Re: Christmas Kettle Plaque
Vl PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vll DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Vlll ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
IX DELEGATIONS
a) Gloria Marsh, of. the York Region Environmental Alliance
Re: "Shop Like the Planet is Watching"
X CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
X1 REGIONAL REPORT
York Region Council Highlights. -February pg. 51
Mayor's Report
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Regional Report be received for information.
Xll NEW BUSINESSIGENERAL INFORMATION -COUNCILLORS
X111 CLOSED SESSION
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council resolve into a Closed Session, following adjournment, to
consider:
➢ Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including
municipal or local board employees;
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Re: Director of Customer and Legislative Services
Performance Review
➢ Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before
administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local
board;
Re: OMB Appeal by York Catholic District School Board
Determination of the Value of the Lands at 270 Wellington Street East
St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School (1311-08-07)
XIV READING OF BY-LAWS
5223-10 BEING A BY-LAW to confirm.= actions by pg. 55
Council Resulting from Council Meeting
10-06 on March 9, .2010
XV ADJOURNMENT
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AGENDA ITEMS
1. General Committee Meeting Minutes pg. 21
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the minutes of the General Committee meeting -of March 2, 2010 be
received and the recommendations carried bythe committee be approved.
2. Central York Fire Services - Joint Council Committee Meeting, pg. 27
Minutes —January 26, 2010
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the minutes of the Central York Fire Services — Joint Council
Committee meeting on January 26, 2010 be received for information.
3: Resolution from the Town of Newmarket pg. 81
Re: Resolution R2-2010 —Earth Hour— Participation and Challenge
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council provide}direction.
4. Memorandum from Councillor MacEachern pg. 34
Re: Arboretum News —Winter 2010
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council receive for information the memorandum from Councillor
MacEachern regarding Arboretum News - Winter 2010.
5. CLS10-005 - Question on Ballot/Public Consultation pg; 38
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Report CLS10-005 be received for information.
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6. CFS10-007 - RInC Grant Funding = Update re: ACC Seating pg. 46
Proposed Project
RECOMMENDED:
THAT staff be authorized to submit a scope change request for the RInC
grant .approved seating project,. asking that the approved funds be
reallocated to improvements and retrofits to the ACC.washrooms and,
change rooms, as well as to replacing the windows as out lined in report
CFS10-007; and,
THAT should such request be approve by the funding partners, that staff
be authorized to initiate the projects immediately; and,.
THAT .staff provide Council with a. brief, update once a response is
received to the request.
7. Extract, from the Environmental Advisory Committee pg. 50
Re: York Region Environmental Alliance's Initiative entitled
"Shop Like the Planet is Watching".
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council provide direction.
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TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 10-03
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Halt .
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Morris in . the. Chair; Councillors, Buck,
Gaertner, Gallo, Granger, MacEachem, McRoberts
and. Wilson.
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillor Collins-Mrakas
OTHER ATTENDEES Director of Customer and Legislative Services/Town
Clerk, Director of Legal .Services/Town Solicitor, .:
Director of Building and.By-law Services, Director of .
Parks and Recreation Services,'Dlrector of Planning
and Development Services; Director of Infrastructure
m and Fx�vironental Services - Acting Chief
Administrative Officer, Director of. Corporate and
Financial. Servicesfrreasurer and Manager of
Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk,
Mayor Morris called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m.
f DECLARATIO14SOFPECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act
11 APPROVAL OFAGENDA
Movedby Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Gallo
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Customer and Legislative Services
Department, with the following additions, be approved:
D Delegation (c) Mr. & Mrs. Don and Mary Hill, Residents
Re: Item 1 (10) PR10-006 — Relocation of Light Pole at
Stewart Bumett Park
➢ Delegation (d) Mr. Bryan Whitehead, P. Eng. of Rural
Development Consultants Limited
Re: Item 1 (11) and Item 2
PR10-008 —Tree Permit Application for
32 Steeplechase Avenue
➢ Additional Information Re: Presentation (b) Ontario Heritage
Trust Heritage Community Recognition Program Awards
CARRIED
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eting
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Minutes February 23, 2010.E 2
Ill CLOSED SESSION
(Deferred from February 16, 2010 General committee)
Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT.Council resolve into a Closed Session to consider.
➢ Labour relations or employee negotiations; -
CFS10-004 — CUPE Negotiations- Strategy and Direction
Council recessed at 6:11 p.m. to resolve into Closed Session.
Council reconvened at 7:11 p.m.
Councillor Collins-Mrakas was absent.
IV OPEN FORUM
Lindsay D'Andrade .and Val Jenner addressed Council to advise they are.
collecting crutches and other walking aids in order to assist the people of Haiti In
need of these.aids.
V ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes of Tuesday, February % 010
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the Council meeting minutes of .Tuesday; February 9, .2010 be
adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
W PRESENTATIONS
a) Introduction of Youth Councillors
Councillor Wilson introduced Chelsea Campbell from Cardinal Carter Catholic
High School and Adrian BuNon from Dr. G. W. WIffams Secondary School as the
Youth Councillors. Mayor Morris welcomed the two Youth Councillors and
invited them to take their spots at the Council table.
b) 'Ontario Heritage Trust
Heritage Community Recognition Program Awards
Ms Mai Al Nabhan, Manager of Heritage Planning and Urban Design, advised
that 7 residents of Aurora are being recognized this evening for receivingawards
from the Ontario Heritage Trust. Ms Al Nabhan introduced Ms Donna Smith,
Chair of the Aurora Heritage Advisory. Committee. Ms donna Smith and Mr. Don
Pearson, Member of the Ontario Heritage Trust. Board of Directors assisted 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.
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Mayor Morris, Ms Smith and Mr. Don Pearson presented the following awards to: .
➢ Harry Lumsden, Lifetime Achievement Category
Irene and John Clement, Natural Heritage Category
➢ Elizabeth Heam Milner,.Cultural Heritage Category
➢ Robert and Michael Hess, Young Heritage Leaders
➢ Dorothy Clark -McClure, Lieutenant Govemor's
Ontario Heritage Award for Lifetime Achievement
➢ Town of Aurora, 2009 Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Heritage Award
for Community Leadership in Heritage Conservation and Promotion
WI 'PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Morris congratulated staff on the Arctic Adventure event.
Mayor Morris advised that the local skatars:placed le at the Olympics•and
passed along best wishes and congratulations to Vanessa Crone and Paul
Polder. '
Mayor Morris advised that the Aurora Seniors Centre is'holding a fundraising
event for Halti,.a presentation of a musical afternoon with the Zephyr Big Band
being held Sunday, February 28; 2010 from 2,30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The cost is
$15.00 which includes light refreshments. All . proceeds will be donated to
Canadian Red Cross Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund.
Mayor' Morris advised that the Aurora Seniors :Centre is also holding an Opera "
Club presentation of La Boh$me on the big screen at. the Seniors Centre on
Friday, February 26, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.. The cost for members is'$2.00 or $2.50'
for non-members.
Councillor Gaertner congratulated Aurora Home. Hardware for switching to
biodegradable bags and hopes this will be. something that catches on within the
community.
Vlll . DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1(1), 1(8), 1(9); 1(10), 1(11), 2,3,4and"5.wereidentifiedfordiscussion.,
IX ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
None
X DELEGATIONS
a) Ms Rebecca Beaton
Re: Item 6 — Good Neighbour Civic Award
Ms Beaton .introduced Ms . Shannon Camenzull to speak to the Good
Neighbour Civic Award- Ms Camenzuli advised that this award was inspired
by her late grandfather, Frank Camenzuli.. Ms Beaton requested that the
Good Neighbour Civic Award be added as part of the Town of Aurora Civic
Awards ceremony.
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Movedby Councillor MacEachem Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the comments of the delegates be received for information and
referred to Rem 5; and
THAT item 5 be brought forward for discussion.
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CARRIED
5: Memorandum from Councillor MacFachem
Re: Notice of Motion — Good Neighbour Civic Award
(Notice of Motion provided at Jaduary 19, 2010 General Committee)
Moved byCouncillor MacEachern Seconded'byCouncillor Granger
THAT the Good Neighbour Civic Award be endorsed; and
THAT the award be included. and nominations accepted for the 2010 Civic
Awards[
On a recorded vote the resolution was CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
YEA& 8. NAYS:.p
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Buck, Gaertner, Granger, Gallo, MacEachem,
McRoberts, Wilson and Mayor Morris.
VOTING NAYS: None.
Councillor Cogins-Mrakas was'absent for the vote. .
b) Mr. Doug Elliott Resident
Re: Item 1(11) and Item 2
PR10-008 --Tree Permit Application for
32 Steeplechase Avenue
Mr. Elliott advised .Council of his many concerns regarding .the tree
permit application for 32 Steeplechase Avenue.
Moved by Councillor Granger Seconded by Councillor MacEachern .'
THAT the'comments of the delegate be received for information and the
item be brought forward for. discussion.
CARRIED
(d) Mr. Bryan Whitehead, P. Eng. of Rural Development Consultants
Limited
Re: Item 1 (11) and Item 2
P1110-008 —Tree Permit Application for
32 Steeplechase Avenue
(added item)
Mr. Whitehead provided Council with an overview of the application and
advised that many of the trees will be replaced and the streetscape will
not be impacted. '
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Mayor Morris requested that the item be tabled and requested that the delegates.
meet to review the plans and discuss options and return to advise Council of
theirfindings.
(c) Mr. & Mrs. Don and Mary Hill, Residents
Re: Item 1 (10) PR10-006
Relocation of Light Pole at Stewart Burnett Park
(added item) .
Mr. and Mrs. Hill. advised Council of their concerns regarding the light
pole erected in the soccer field behind their. property'and the negative
effects it has on their property.
Moved by Councillor Granger SecondedbyCouncillor MacEachem,
THAT the comments of the delegates be received for Information and
referred to item 1(10).
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Granger Seconded by CouncillorMacEachern
THAT item 1(10) be brought forward for discussion. .
CARRIED
9: General Committee Meeting Minutes of Tuesday; February16, 20f0.
(10) PR10-006 - Relocation of Light Pole at Stewart Bumatt park
Moved by CouncillorMacEachern Seconded by Councillor Granger,
THAT report PR10-006 - Relocation of Light Pole at Stewart Burnett Park
be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer's department to bring back a
full report covering all elements of the matter, and
THAT the'comments'of the delegates be referred to staff.
CARRIED as amended
ITEM RETABLED:
1. General Committee Meeting Minutes of Tuesday, February 16, 2010
(11) PR10-008 - Tree Permit Application for 32 Steeplechase Avenue
And
1_ 2. Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Development
Re: Additional Information - Item #11
February 16, 2010 General Committee Meeting
Tree Permit Application for 32 Steeplechase Avenue
Report PR10-008
Moved by Councillor MacEachern . ' Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT Council approve the attached application for the removal of trees at
32 Steeplechase Avenue in accofdance with By-law 4474-03:13 being a
By-law to authorize the injury or destruction of trees (tree Permit By-law),
subject. -to the execution of the Simplified Development Agreement with the
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Town, in accordance with the Conditions of Approval set out by the
Committee of Adjustment decision (D13-04-09); and
THAT the applicant be requested to submit a revised plan to address
Mr. E111otPs concerns.
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CARRIED as amended
XI CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1. General Committee Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
(1) AAC10.02 - Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
February3, 2010
1. AAC10-001 -National Access Awareness Week (NAW W)
Joint Municipal Forum
Moved bjr Councillor MacEachern Seconded by, Councillor Granger
THAT the recommendation pertaining to this matter in the Accessibility
Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February 3, 2010 be amended to
read as follows: ,
THAT the. Accessibility Advisory Committee support:in principle the
`National Access, Awareness Week" in conjunction with the Region of
York.
CARRIED as amended
2.. Committee Discussion
Re: Draft Annual Accessibility Plan - 2010.
MovedbyCounciliorMacEachem Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the recommendation pertaining to this matter in the Accessibility
,Advisory Committee meeting minutes of. February 3, 2010 be amended to
read as follows:
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee members be authorized to
hold additional meetings as required, to prepare a preliminary
framework for the Draft Annual Accessibility Plan —2010; and
THAT that the process of drafting the Annual Accessibility Plan — 2010
include an opportunity for public input,
CARRIED as amended
Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the. Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes dated
February 3, 2010 be received for information and the balance of
recommendations contained therein be approved.
CARRIED
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1. General Committee Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
(8) PR10-005 — Parks and Recreation Master Plan
(Deferred from February 2, 2010 General Committee Meeting
and
(9) . Correspondence from Sport Aurora and its Member Organizations
Re: Item 9 — Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by CouncillorMacEachern
TWAT the.following recommendations be approved for incorporation
into the revised Parks and Recreation Master Plan with the exception
of item 9 on page 58:
THAT the following be deleted from page 35 of the revised draft Parks and
Recreation Master Plan:
"As playgrounds. are generally "walk -to"' 'facilities serving
neighbourhood -level demands; it is recommended that the Town
provide a playground within 800 metres (roughly a ten minute walk
time) of all built up residential areas (excluding.rural lands). The.
service radius should be unobstructed by major barriers such as
waterways, raliwaylines, highways,and major roadways, etc."
and be replaced with the following:
"Playbrounds should be considered in newly developing or existing
residential areas that offer access unobstructed by major barriers
within an 800 metre radius."
THAT the following be included on page 36 of the revised draft Parks and
Recreation Master Plan:
"At the time of the next Official Plan review, the Town should
stipulate that parkettes be a minimum of 1.6 hectares in size,
unless otherwise. deemed acceptabie.by'the municipality. Small
parkettes should be avoided in order to preserve parkland.
dedication through the planning process, to obtain park land that will
address future recreational needs."
THAT the Town of Aurora's trails inventory based on total kilometres, be.
Included in the table.reflecting Outdoor Recreation Facilities on page 26 of
the revised draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
THAT the Urban Wildlife Park be given a separate heading on page 50 of
the revised draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
THAT the following be included on page 50 of the revised draft Parks and
Recreation Master Plan under the heading of Urban Wildlife Park:
"The Town has adopted the Wildlife Park Master Plan and in so
doing has created the need for protection and establishment of the
eastern boundary of the park. The east boundary will be
established and confirmed through the Bayview Northeast Area 2C
Secondary Planning process. Apart from the secondary process,
land acquisitions) outside of this process may be required to
ensure success of the Wildlife Park. This recommendation to be
referred to the 2C Secondary Plan Steering Committee."
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THAT the word "conversation' in point #27 on, page 69 of the revised draft
Parks and Recreation Master Plan be corrected to read "convers€on".
THAT the priority of point #27 on page 69 of the revised draft Parks and
Recreation Master Plan be changed from low to high. '
THAT the following, which is reflected on page 30 of the revised draft
Parks and Recreation Master Plan, also be included on pagge 69:
'At least one new multi -use field should be provided, at a future.
Community Park, either as it natural or artificiat turf field; projected
for 2011. In the event that an artificial turf surface is chosen, the
Town should collect contributions froth •potential field users, similar
to the model used to fund;the Sheppard's Rush artificial turf field. '
Ideally, a multi -use field would give scheduling priority to field sports
other than soccer in order to allow programs such as rugby,
football, lacrosse, Ultimate Frisbee, etc. to grow; The development
of a multi -use field(s) could possibly be formed using a model that
is similar to the current scenario at Highland Field, where a soccer
club leases the land from the Town• and is responsible for the
ongoing maintenance of the facility."
THAT the chart on page 10 of the consultant's version of the draft Parks
and Recreation Master Plan be included.after page 11 of the revised draft
Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
THAT the Executive Summary on page €! of the revised draft Parks and
Recreation Master. Plan be referred to staff to reflect the comments made
this evening.
THAT the comments submitted by.Spo'rt Aurora and the user groups b'a
placed on a future leisure Services Advisory Committee meeting agenda
for information:
THAT staff include a clause in the appropriate section of the revised draft
Parks and Recreation Master Plan indicating the need for the Parks and
Recreation Services department staff and the'Leisure Services Advisory
Committee to establish a monitoringfreview process in order to identify
changes in facility usage that may be triggered. by changes in trends or
demographics, in order to address surpluses or facility deficiencies in a
timely fashion:
THAT the Director of Corporate and Financial SeMces provide
information for •the next Council agenda, regarding the issue of
development charges, as outlined in the correspondence from STORM_
Volleyball on page 98 of the agenda for this meeting.
THAT the comments made this evening: by Mr. Evan Cambray of the
Aurora Model.Alrcraft Club, be referred to the Leisure Services Advisory
Committee for consideration; and
THAT the Aurora Model Aircraft Club be notified when the matter w€ll be
on the Leisure Services Advisory Committee agenda.'
THAT thanks be extended from the Mayor's Office, on behalf of Council
and the Town of Aurora, to all members of the Leisure Services Advisory
.Committee and its sub -committees, as well as Parks and Recreation
Services staff, for their time and effort pertaining to the Parks and
Recreation Master Plan; and
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THAT the revised draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan, as amended,
be adopted.
On a recorded vote, the resolution was CARRIED.
YEA& 7 NAYS: 1
VOTING YEA: Councillors Gaertner, Gallo, Granger,.MacEachem,
McRoberts, Wilson and Mayor Morris
VOTING NAY:, Councillor Buck
Councillor Collins-Mrakas was absent for the.vote.
Moved by Councillor MacEachem Seconded by Councillor Gallo
THAT a detailed study should be undertaken, based on wide public
consultation and a market study, to determine unmet youth needs,
gaps In services to youth and the facilities required to meet the
identified needs and close identified gaps: The analysis should be
conducted independent of Town departments (to avoid Institutional
blas,..real or perceived) and include all sectors: sports, recreation
and culture. The methodology should not take. a "single solution" '
approach. (hem 9 on page 68)
On a recorded vote, the resolution was CARRIED.'
YEAS: 6 • NAYS:'2
VOTING,YEA: Councillors Gaertner, Gallo,' Granger, MacEachem, .
Wilson and Mayor Morris
VOTING. NAY: Councillor Buck and McRoberts
Councillor.Collins-Mrakas was absent for the vote.
Moved byCouncilforMacEachern Seconded by Councillor Granger
THAT the minutes of the General Committee Meeting dated February, 16,
2010 be received and the balance of the recommendations carried. by the
committee be approved.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor MacEachem Seconded by Councillor Granger
THAT the Procedural By-law be waived to extended the meeting past .
10:30 p.m.
CARRIED
3.. Memorandum from the Director of Corporate and Financial Services
Re: Additional Information Regarding Parks and Recreation Funding
Moved by Councillor Gaertner SecondedbyCouncillor Wilson
THAT the memorandum entitled "Additional Information Regarding Parks
and Recreation Funding" be received for information.
CARRIED
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4. Memorandum from Councillor MacEachern
Re: Notice of Motion — March for Parks
(Notice of Motion provided at November 24, 2009 Council)
Moved by CouncillorMacEachern.. Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT staff be directed to review the location that has been identified for
suitability; and
THAT staff contact the Region to seek approval for installation of a
commemorativq stone market and shrub plantings on the north side of St.
John's Sideroad immediately west of the boardwalk crossing over
McKenzie Marsh between the two -newly planted trees; and'.' .
FURTHER THAT upon Regional approval, staff proceed with the project
and funding be provided from the March for Parks deposit account not to
exceed the fund balance.
CARRIED as amended '
On a recorded vote, the resolution was CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
YEAS: 8 NAYS:.O
VOTING YEA: Councillors Buck, Gaertner, Gallo, Granger,:MacEachem,
McRoberts, Wilson and Mayor Morris
VOTING NAY: None
Councillor Collins-Mrakas was absent for the vote.
6. Additional Information Re.:.Presentatlon (b) Ontario Heritage Trust Heritage
Community Recognition Program Awards
(added item)
Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT Council receive for information the presentation regarding the
Ontario Heritage Trust Heritage Community Recognition Program Awards.
CARRIED
XII . REGIONAL REPORT
None
XI1I NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION- COUNCILLORS
Mayor. Moms outlined the OMB WesthlllLebovic appeal and advised that if
anyone has any questions they can be referred to staff:
Mayor Moms mentioned the Tree Cutting By-law Notice .of Motion she dead
previously made and the Director of Building and By-law Services advised thdt
an application for set fines for the Tree cutting By-law has been submitted and
once approved it will allow By-law Services .to impose fines for tree cutting
violations.
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Councillor Wilson requested that the comments from Lindsay D'Andrade and Val
Jenner during Open Forum be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer.
Councillor Granger advised that the Farmer's Market has had strong attendohce
over the last few years and it has grown from a to 42 vendors. Councillor
Granger advised that he is relinquishing the liaison role since a. Marketing
Manger ha's now beerthired. Mayor Mords thanked him for all his efforts.
Councillor Buck left the meeting at'1..0:57 p.m.
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Councillor Gaertner inquired who at the Town was writing a letter to the Ministry
of Education regarding Mr. Revington's previous comments at Open Forum with
respect to Wells: Street Public School, . Mayor Moms advised that she hassent
the letter and will provide a copy to Council.
XIV .READING OF BY --LAWS
Moved by Councillor MacEachem Seconded by Councillor Gallo .
THAT the following. listed by-law be given. 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
5212-10 BEING A BY-LAW to exempt Lots ti, 9, 37,
40; 41, 47, 48 and 50 on Plan 65M-4079
from Part Lot Control
(Royalcliffe Homes Bayvlew Inc.)
} (related .to , report PL10-013 from
February 16, 2010 General Committee)
CARRIED
XV CLOSED SESSION'- RISE AND REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Movedby.CounclifortflacEachem Se'condedbyCouncillorMcRoberts
THAT Council confirm the direction provided'at the Closed Session of
February 23, 2010 respecting . CUPE Negotiations - .Strategy and
Direction.
CARRIED
XVl READING OF BY-LAWS (continued
THAT the following listed by-law be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
Moved byCouncillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor MacEachem
5218-10 BEING A BY-LAW to confirm actions by
Council Resulting from Council Meeting
10-03 on February 23, 2010
CARRIED
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