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AGENDA - Council - 20100608r � r COUNCIL MEETING udlJ111' N0.1843 TUESDAY, TUNE 8, 2010 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CNAMBERS AURORA TOWN NALL PUBLIC RELEASE June 4, 2010 /- AuptoxA TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA NO. 10-13 Tuesday, June 8, 2010 7:00 p.m. . Council Chambers I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST H APPROVAL OF AGENDA RECOMMENDED: THAT the agenda as circulated by the Customer and Legislative Services Department be approved as presented. 111 OPEN FORUM IV ADOPTION OF MINUTES Council Minutes of Tuesday, May 25, 2010 RECOMMENDED: pg. 1 THAT the Council minutes of Tuesday, May 25, 2010 be adopted as printed and circulated. V PRESENTATIONS (a) Presentation of Plaques to Grade 4 Anti -Litter Poster pg. 11 Contest Judges (b) Ms. Irene Clement, Chair, Aurora Community Arboretum pg. 12 Re: Update on the Arboretum's Activities to date in 2010 (15 minutes requested) Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, June 8, 2010 Page 2 of 5 VI PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS Vll DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION VIII ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION IX DELEGATIONS (a) Mr. Alex Reil, Manager, Canadian Cancer Society pg. 13 Re: Request to use Town Equipment on June 11 & 12 for the Aurora Relay for Life X CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION XI REGIONAL REPORT None Xll NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION -COUNCILLORS Xlll CLOSED SESSION None XIV READING OF BY-LAWS RECOMMENDED: THAT the following listed By-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and enacted: 5247-10 BEING A BY-LAW to exempt Lots 45 pg. 38 and 46 on Plan 65M-4079 from Part -Lot Control (Country Wide Homes Inc.) (Report PL1 0-041 -June 1 GC) Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, June 8, 2010 Page 3 of 5 5256-10 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by pg. 39 Council Resulting from Council Meeting 10-13 on June 8, 2010 " ADJOURNMENT Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, June 8, 2010 Page 4 of 5 AGENDA ITEMS 1. General Committee Minutes of June 1, 2010 pg. 14 RECOMMENDED: THAT the minutes of the General Committee meeting of June 1, 2010 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be approved. 2. Central York Fire Services Joint Council Committee pg. 22 Minutes of Tuesday, April 27, 2010 RECOMMENDED: THAT the minutes of the Central York Fire Services Joint Council Committee meeting of April 27, 2010 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be approved. 3. Correspondence from Ms. Sara Sterling, Race Director of pg. 28 Run for Southlake Foundation Re: Request to Waive Fee for the use of the Aurora Community Centre for the 2010 Run For Southlake, that was held on April 25, 2010 RECOMMENDED: THAT Council receive the correspondence from Ms. Sara Sterling; and THAT Council provide direction. 4. Adoption of Recommendations from Closed Session pg. 30 General Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 RECOMMENDED: THAT the recommendations from the Closed Session meeting of General Committee held on June 1, 2010 regarding the following matter be approved: 1. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; Re: CLS10-015 — Appointments to the Joint Compliance Audit Committee THAT Daniel Murack be appointed a member of the Joint Compliance Audit Committee; and Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, June 8, 2010 Page 5 of 5 THAT Maria Schmidt be appointed as a first alternate member; and THAT Ada Leung be appointed as a second alternate member. 5. Memorandum from Mayor Phyllis Morris pg. 31 Re: Ontario Medal For Good Citizenship RECOMMENDED: THAT Council receive the correspondence regarding "Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship'; and THAT Council provide direction. 6. Memorandum from Mayor Phyllis Morris pg. 33 Re: Aurora Recognized for Green Initiatives by GTA CleanAir Council RECOMMENDED: THAT Council receive the memorandum regarding "Aurora Recognized for Green Initiatives by GTA CleanAir Council." 7. Memorandum from the Chief Administrative Officer pg. 37 Re: Aurora Jazz Festival July 30 & 31, 2010 — Beer and Wine Garden THAT Council receive the memorandum regarding the Aurora Jazz Festival July 30 & 31, 2010 - Beer and Wine Garden. Council Agenda Minutes - 1 June 8, 2010 AURORA TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NO. 10-12 Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Tuesday, May 25, 2010 ATTENDANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Morris In the Chair; Councillors Buck, Collins- Mrakas (arrived at 7:10 p.m.) Gaertner, Gallo, Granger, MacEachern, McRoberts and Wilson. MEMBERS ABSENT None Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Customer and Legislative Servicesrrown Clerk, 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, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy .Clerk, Council/Committee Secretary, Youth Councillors Adrian Bulfon and Chelsea Campbell. Mayor Morris called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST At 7:14 p.m. Councillor Collins-Mrakas declared an interest in Item 1 - Delegation (a) . due to a relative being a member of the Aurora Optimist Club. At 10:12 p.m. Councillor MacEachern declared an interest due to a contract between her employer and a named company, and 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. H APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT the agenda as circulated by the Customer and Legislative Services Department be approved as presented with the following additions: ➢ Replacement page 102; and ➢ New Item 12-LS09-021-Back-up Generator for Town Hall (Background information re: Item 8 - IES10-020 - Budget Increase for Town Hall Diesel Generator) CARRIED -1- Council Agenda . Minutes - 2 June 8, 2010 Council Meeting Tuesday, May 26, 2010 Page 2 of 10 N OPEN FORUM Mr, G. Barnes, resident, apologized for not attending the May 18 General Committee meeting and expressed concern regarding newspaper_ reports on Official Plan Amendment 72 and the proposed seven -storey building. He explained that expediency should not be an issue but rather the rule of law should be followed regarding this issue. Mr. M. Evans, from True Value Hardware, wanted his support of the Yonge and Centre Street improvement known. Mr. R. Lee congratulated those Councillors who voted in favour of the improvements planned for Yonge Street and the development plan for the downtown core. Mr. C. Reddick, of Supreme Collison on Yonge Street, also wanted his support known for the proposed development in the downtown core. IV . ADOPTION OF MINUTES Council Minutes of Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Moved by Councillor Granger Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the Council minutes of Tuesday, May 11, 2010 be adopted as printed and circulated. V PRESENTATIONS (a) Presentation of Plaques to Grade 4 Antl-Litter Poster Contest Finalists Catherine Marshall, EAC member, organizer and judge of the event, welcomed the children, parents and teachers to the presentation. She advised that this was the 8th Annual Anti -Litter Poster Contest with entries from 230 grade 4 students representing 10 elementary schools. All participants received participation certificates and 7 students received Honourable Mention certificates with the town seal on them. Ms. Marshall thanked the Mayor and, staff for helping with this contest which encourages creativity, originality and environmental awareness in children at the grade 4 level and mentioned how impressed they were with the level of participation this year. Mayor Morris and Ms. Marshall presented plaques of the posters to the winner and finalists of the 2010 Anti -Litter Poster Contest, which are as follows: Winner Alyessia Bomben Finalists: Eden Albertyne Ashley Feather Natalia Manjarres Thomas Alkhoury Frances Pocock Valentin Sasarman Mariah Cohen Jean -Luc Pullano Samantha Vernon Mayor Morris thanked the children for their participation and support in the Anti -Litter campaign that attributed to making it such a huge success. .2- Council Agenda 'June 8, 2010 Council Meeting Tuesday, May 26, 2010 Page 3 of 10 Minutes - 3 VI PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS The Director of Planning and Development Services announced the proposed dates for next steps in the process for the Town -initiated Official Plan Review and 2C Secondary Plan Review and the Environmental Assessment process for the Secondary Plan lands. The three-day Charette provides a forum for the public and landowners, developers and stakeholders to comment on the review as well as design concepts for the area and participate with the Town and the consultant team in developing a plan and vision. The dates were confirmed as Wednesday, May 28, Thursday, May 27 and Monday, May 31. Councilllor Gaertner noted that these dates are posted on the Notice Board in this week's Banner and on the Town's web site. Councillor Wilson asked the Director of Parks and Recreation Services to confirm that,June is Parks and Recreation Month, The Director advised that there is a calendar of events available with activities planned every day during the month of June. Residents are encouraged to get involved and participate in the celebration of Parks and Recreation Month. Mayor Morris requested information in order to issue a proclamation regarding this special month. Councillor MacEachern thanked the executive members of the Arboretum for the great Community Tree Planting day that saw 350 trees planted. Councillor MacEachern also wanted to thank Midpoint International staff and their family members that came out and participated in this worthwhile event. V11 DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1(10), 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11 and By-laws 5239-10 and 5244-10 were identified for discussion. Vill ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Moved by CouncillorMcRoberfs Seconded by Councillor MacEachern Items 3, 4 and 10 were identlfied as items not requiring separate discussion. 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. 3.. Memorandum from Councillor MacEachern Re: Arboretum News — Spring 2010 THAT the memorandum and the Arboretum News — Spring 2010 be received for information. 4.. Memorandum from the Cash Flow and Investment Coordinator Re: 2010 Fees and Service Charges By-law Update (CF810-018) THAT Council approve the replacement of Schedules 'A', 'F' and 'G' in By-law 5244-10, the 2010 Fees and Service Charges By-law. -3- Council Agenda Minutes - 4 June 8, 2010 Council Meeting Tuesday, May 26, 2010 Page 4 of 10 10. IES10-023 — Award of Contract for Consulting Services Reconstruction of Spruce Street, Walton Drive, from Spruce Street to Batson Drive and Keystone Court — Results of ContractIES2010-30 THAT the Contract for the provision of consulting services for the design of Spruce Street, Walton Drive (from Spruce . Street to Batson Drive), and Keystone Court be awarded to the Cole Engineering Group Ltd. for $69,609.00, excluding GST; and THAT the Director of Infrastructure & Environmental Services be authorized to sign an Engineering Agreement. la\531Aw IX DELEGATIONS None X CONSIDERATION OP ITEMS.REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION 1. General Committee Meeting Minutes of Tuesday, May 18, 2010 (10) PL10-016 — Applications to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law WED Investments Ltd., 974672 Ontario Limited and 668390 Ontario Ltd. (The Kaitlin Group Ltd.) Lots 123,124,125,126 and Part of Lot 22 Registered Plan 246,15277,15283 and 16291 Yonge Street and 10,12, and 14 Centre Street Official Plan Amendment File: D09-03-97 Zoning By-law Amendment File: D14-16-07 Site Plan Fite: D11-01-07. Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT this item be deferred until the downtown core review is completed; and THAT it, then be brought forward to the last General Committee meeting in September. On a recorded vote the motion was DEFEATED. NAYS:5 YEAS:4 VOTING NAYS: Councillor Buck, Collins-Mrakas, Granger, McRoberts, and Wilson VOTING YEAS: Councillors Gaertner, Gallo, MacEachern, and Mayor Morris Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor Buck THAT the Official Plan Amendment No. 72 be adopted; and THAT staff be directed to provide a separate report to a future General Committee/Council for consideration of the Zoning By-law Amendment application (file:D14.1647) and Site Plan application (file: D11-01-07); and THAT an agreement be entered into for the collection of cash -In -lieu of parking for a total of four (4) parking spaces; and -4. Council Agenda June 8, 2010 Council Meeting Tuesday, May 26, 2010 Pages of 10 Minutes - 5 THAT the maximum building height of the structure from Its highest point on Yonge Street (northern most point of the building) be 28.2 metres (92.5 ft.),, and 25.1 metres (82.5 ft.) at its highest point along Centre Street. On a recorded vote the motion CARRIED AS AMENDED. YEAS:6 NAYS:3 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Buck, Collins-Mrakas, Gallo, Granger, McRoberts, and Wilson VOTING NAYS: Councillor Gaertner, MacEachem, and Mayor Morris Moved by Councillor Gallo Seconded by Councillor McRoberts THAT consideration by the developer be given to provide environmentally beneficial enhancements to the building. CARRIED Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the balance of the minutes of the General Committee meqting of May 18, 2010 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be approved. CARRIED 2. Correspondence from Mr. Brian Duff Re: Request to Waive Fee for Town Park, June 18, 2010 Moved by Councillor Granger Seconded by Councillor MacEachern THAT the fees for the Town Park be waived. On a recorded vote the motion CARRIED. YEAS:7 NAYS:0 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Collins-Mrakas, Gaertner, Gallo, Granger, MacEachern, McRoberts, and Mayor Morris. Councillors Buck and Wilson were absent for the vote. DEFERRED FROM MAY 18, 2010 GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING:. G. CLS10-006 —Amendments to the Municipal Elections Act, Bill 212 Moved by Councillor Gaertner. Seconded by Councillor MacEachern THAT report CLS10-006 be received for information. CARRIED -5- Council Agenda Minutes - 6 .June 8, 2010 Council Meeting Tuesday, May 25, 2010 Page 6 of 10 7. CLS10-014—Pending Llst Moved by CouncillorMacEachem Seconded by Councillor McRoberts THAT Item NB72 be deleted, item completed. CARRIED Moved by CouncillorMacEachem Seconded by Councillor Granger. I THAT Item NB79 be deleted, item completed. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT Item CLS49 be deleted, item completed. CARRIED Moved by CouncillorMacEachern Secondedby Councillor Gaertner THAT Item CLS53 be deleted, item completed. CARRIED Moved by CouncillorMacEachem Seconded by Councillor McRoberts THAT Item CLS54 be deleted, item completed. CARRIED Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor McRoberts THAT Item PDS39 be deleted, item completed. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Granger Seconded by CouncillorMacEachern THAT Item NB75 be deleted, item completed. CARRIED Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Collins-Mrakas THAT Item PRS54 be deleted, item completed. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Ma cEachern THAT report CLS10-014 be received for information as amended. CARRIED -6. `Council Agenda ,June 8, 2010 Council Meeting Tuesday, May 26, 2010 Page 7 of 10 Councillor MacEachern having previously declared an interest in Item 8 did not take part in or vote on any questions in this regard. 8. IES10-020 — Budget Increase for Town Hall Diesel Generator AND 12. LS09-021 — Back-up Generator for Town Hall (Background information re: Item 8 - IES10-020 -Budget Increase for Town Hall Diesel Generator) (Added item) Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor McRoberts THAT Council approve an increase in the budget from $90,000 to $220,000 (excluding taxes) to permit final tendering and award of the Town Hall Generator Installation; and THAT the additional funds be sourced from the Public Works Infrastructure Reserve Fund. DEFEATED Moved by Councillor Granger Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT the Procedural By-law be waived to extend the hour to 11:00 p.m. CARRIED 9. IESIO.021 — Award of Tender No. IES2010-24 — Reconstruction of Town Hall and 22 Church Street Parking Lots Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor MacEachern THAT the Treasurer be directed to transfer the funds for the 22 Church Street parking lot reconstruction (project no. 72093) to the Town Hall parking lot reconstruction (project no. 73035) as set out in Table "B" of Report No. IES10-21; and THAT Tender No. IES2010-24 — Reconstruction of Town Hall and 22 Church Street Parking Lots be awarded to C. Valley Paving Ltd. at the tendered price of $409,749.00, excluding taxes; and THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the necessary Agreements for the project. CARRIED 11. IES10-024 — Update to the Waste Collection By-law for the Mandatory Use of Compostable Green Bin Liners Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT Council receive Report No. IES10-024, "Update to the Waste Collection By-law for the Mandatory Use of Compostable Green Bin Liners" for information; and THAT Council enact By-law 5239-10, 'BEING AN AMENDING BY-LAW for establishing and maintaining a system for collection, removal and disposal of garbage, other refuse, yard waste materials, recyclable materials including blue box materials and source separated organics in the Town of Aurora". CARRIED -7- Minutes - 7 Minutes - 8 Council Agenda June 8, 2010 Council Meeting Tuesday, May 26, 2010 Page 8 of 10 S. Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Development Services Re: Additional Information Item #10.(PL10-016) May 18, 2010 General Committee Meeting WED Investments Ltd. (The Kaitlin Group Ltd) Official Plan and Zoning fay -law Amendment Applications Files: D09-03-97 and D14-16-97 Related Site Plan File: D11-01-07 Moved by Councillor Granger Seconded by Councillor MacEachern THAT the memorandum from the Director of Planning and Development Services be received. L0117t=1r] XI REGIONAL REPORT York Regional Council Highlights — May 20, 2010 Mayor's Report Moved by Councillor Collin-Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT the Regional Report be received for information. CARRIED Xll NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION —COUNCILLORS None XI11 CLOSED SESSION Ii•= XIV READINGOFBY-LAWS Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT By-law 5239-10 BEING A BY-LAW to amend By-law 4931-07.E to provide for the mandatory use of Certified Compostable Bags and Certified Compostable Bag Liners be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and enacted. On a recorded vote the motion CARRIED. YEAS:8 NAYS:1 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Buck, Collins-Mrakas, Gaertner, Gallo, Granger, MacEachern, McRoberts, and Mayor Morris VOTING NAYS: Councillor Wilson -8. 'Council Agenda :June 8, 2010 Council Meeting Tuesday, May 25, 2010 Page 9 of 10 Moved by Councillor Gallo Seconded by Councillor MacEachern THAT By-law 5244-10 BEING A BY-LAW to establish a schedule of fees and charges for services, activities and the use of property within the Town of Aurora be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and enacted as amended. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Granger THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and enacted: Minutes - 9 5233-10 BEING A BY-LAW to set and levy the rates of taxation for the taxation Year2010 (report CFS10-012 — May 18 GC) 5243-10 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Zoning By-law No. 2213-78 (As amended) It 5565 Yonge Street) . (report PL10-038 — May 18 GC) 5199-10 BEING A BY-LAW to prescribe maximum rates of speed on certain streets in the Town of Aurora (report TSAC10.01— May 4 GC) 5245-10 BEING A BY-LAW to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 72.(As amended) (report PL10-016 — May 18 GC) 5249-10 BEING A BY-LAW to provide for the use of voting and vote counting equipment 5250-10 BEING A BY-LAW to amend appointment By-law 5169-09 to appoint a Municipal Enforcement Officer to enforce the Town of Aurora's Animal Control By-laws 5251-10 BEING A BY-LAW to amend appointment By-law 5216-10 to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers 5248-10 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from Council Meeting 10-12 on May 25, 2010 CARRIED XV ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Granger THAT the meeting be adjourned at 11:09 p.m. CARRIED -9- Minutes - 10 Council Agenda June 8, 2010 Council Meeting Tuesday, May 26, 2010 Page 10 of 10 PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR JOHN D. LEACH, TOWN CLERK THE MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING 10-12 ARE SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL AT COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2010. -10- Council Agenda June 8, 2010 Presentation a - 1 AuR izA yols__ c good aZP.ay MEMORANDUM I Office of the Mayor Date: June 8, 2010 To: ..Members of Council Copy: Neil Garbe, CAO From: Mayor Phyllis Morris Re: Mayor's Anti -Litter Plaque Presentations The following sponsors and Grade 4 Anti -Litter Poster Contest judges will be presented with plaques to honour their contribution to the 2010 Mayor's Anti -Litter Day. Louis Anagnostakos, Turtle Island Recycling Pastor Ian Ardill, Community Bible Church Greg Foster, M&M Meats (Aurora) Dorothy Clark -McClure . Catherine Marshall Bud Switzer Andy McClure Mayor Phyllis Morris -11- Council Agenda June 8i 2010 Presentation b - 1 A Customer and Legislative Services Town Clerk . 905-727-3123 _ info@e-aurora.ca Town of Aurora I Municipal Box 1000. Aurora. ON L4G6J1 DELEGATION R QUEST Requests for delegation stitus, any written submissions and background information for consideration by Council or committees of Council must be submitted to the Clerk's office by 4:30 P.M. ON THE MONDAY PRIOR TO THE REOUESTED MEETING PLEASE PRINT COUNCILICOMMITTEEIADVISORY COMMITTEE DATE: June 8 2010 SUBJECT: Update from Aurora Community Arboretum (ACA) on 2010 activities NAME: Irene Clement Chair ACA NAME OF GROUP OR PERSON(S) BEING REPRESENTED (if applicable) Aurora Community Arboretum. BRIEF STATEMENT OF ISSUE OR PURPOSE OF DEPUTATION Provide an update to Council on the Arboretum's activities to date 'in 2010. Personal information on this form is.coliected under the legal authority of the Municipal Act, as amended. The information is collected and maintained for the purpbse of creating a record that Is available to the general public, pursuant to Section 27 of the Municipal Freedom of information and Protection of Privacy Act. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Town Clerk, Town of Aurora 1 Municipal Drive Box 1000 Aurora, ON L40 6,11 Telephone 005727-3123. 1 I -12- Council Agenda June 8, 2010 Delegate a - 1 .Customer and Legislative Services Town Clerk 905-727-3123 info@e-aurom.ca Town of Aurora .. 1 Municipal Drive, Box 1000. Aurora. ON 1-40.6J1 DELEGATION REQUEST Requests for delegation status, any written submissions and background information for consideration by Council or committees of Council must be submitted to the Clerk's office by PLEASE PRINT COUNCIL/COMMITTEE/ADVISORY COMMITTEE DATE: June(8th SUBJECT: Relay For Life committee to borrow town resources NAME: Alex Roil —_Manager Canadian'Cancer Society NAME OF GROUP OR PERSON(S) BEING REPRESENTED (if applicable) Canadian Cancer Society's Relay For Life Organizing Committee BRIEF STATEMENT OF ISSUE OR PURPOSE OF DEPUTATION We would like to appeal to the town to borrow the towns field marking equipment, staging platform and 8 picnic tables for June 11th , pick up on the 1.2th Personal. information on this form is collected under the legal authority of the Municipal Act, as amended. The information is collected and maintained for the purpose of creating a record that is available to the general public, pursuant to Section 27 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Town Clerk, Town of Aurora t Municipal Drive Box 1000 Aurora, ON L4e 6J1 Telephone 905 727-3123. .aft A dT(11i�iTtujT -13- Council Agenda Jurke 8, 2010 ITEM # AuRoRA TOWN OF AURORA GENERAL, COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES ' NO. 10-12 ATTENDANCE Council Chambers Aurora Town Halt Tuesday, June 1, 2010 Councillor McEachern in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Gaertner, Gallo, Granger, McRoberts, and Wilson MEMBERS ABSENT Councillor Collins-Mrakas and Mayor Morris Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Customer and Legislative Servicesrrown Clerk, 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 Secretary Councillor McEachern called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST None Il APPROVAL OF AGENDA'" General Committee recommends: THAT -the agenda as circulated by the Customer and Legislative Services Department be approved with the following addition:. New Item 15 — Additional Information from Mr. David Bronskill of Goodman.s LLP, Barristers & Solicitors for Property Owner of 15278 Yonge Street RE: Delegation (a) Request to Repeal Designation By-law 5053-08 "The Blacksmith Tree" Item 12(12) CARRIED 111 DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11 and 12 were identified for discussion. -14- Council Agenda ITEM June 8, 2010 General Committee Minutes Tuesday, June 1, 2010 Page 2 of 8 IV ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 6, 7, 9, 13, 14 and 15 were identified as items not requiring separate discussion. General Committee recommends: THAT the following recommendations respecting the matters listed as "Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion" be adopted as submitted to the General Committee and staff be authorized to take all necessary action required to give effect to same: 6. IES10.028- Inflow & Infiltration Program Participation General Committee recommends: THAT Council endorse Town of Aurora's participation on the Inflow and infiltration Reduction Task Force sponsored by York Region for the purposes of: Continuing to identify sources of inflow and infiltration; Developing standards and guidelines to reduce inflow and infiltration within the system; Develop funding and cost sharing principles to implement future remediation projects. IES10-029 - Installation of Sidewalk at Industrial Parkway and Wellington Street to Improve Student Pedestrian Safety General Committee recommends: THAT Council authorize the budget of $100,000 for the design and construction of a sidewalk on the north side of Wellington Street from Industrial Parkway east to 230 Wellington Street and on the west side of Industrial Parkway from Wellington Street North to Centre Street; and THAT the purchasing by-law be waived and that Staff be authorized to sole source the consulting services to Cole Engineering Group to an upset limit of $16,000, excluding taxes for the detailed design and contract administration in order to ensure construction is completed prior to September 2010; and THAT this project be funded $90,000 from development charges and $10,000 from surplus funds related to the Old Yonge Street Sidewalk Extension Project (No. 31043), and the Centre Street and Catherine Avenue Sidewalk Project (No. 31044). 9. PR10-018 -Selection of Food Vendors for the Concerts In the Park and Movies In the Park Events for 2010 General Committee recommends: THAT Council approve the selection of M&M Meat Shops and Poppers Popcorn for all Town of Aurora Concert in the Park and Movies in the Park events for 2010. -15- Council Agenda June 8, 2010 General Committee Minutes Tuesday, June 1,2010 Page 3 of 8 ITEM 13. EDAC70-03 - Economic Development Advisory Committee Minutes of May 13, 2010 General Committee recommends: THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting minutes of the May 13, 2010 meeting be received for information and the recommendations contained therein be approved. 14. LSACIO.03 - Leisure Services Advisory Committee Minutes of May 20, 2010 General Committee recommends: THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting minutes of the May 20, 2010 meeting be received for information and the . recommendations contained therein be approved. 16. Additional Information from Mr. David Bronskill of Goodman& LLP (Barristers & Solicitors for Property Owner of 15278 Yonge Street) RE: Delegation (a) Request to Repeal Designation By-Iaw.5053-08 "The Blacksmith Tree" Item 12(12) General Committee recommends: THAT the Additional Information from Mr. David Bronskill of Goodmans LLP be received. CARRIED V DELEGATIONS (a) David Bronskill/Sheldon FentonlNandy Henderson. and Brian Spence Re: Request to Repeal Designation By-law 5053-08 —The Blacksmith Tree Mr. J. Wigley attended in place of Mr. David Bronskill as he was not available due to a Municipal Board hearing. Ms. Nancy Henderson and Mr. Sheldon Fenton attended as well. Mr. Wigley informed the General Committee that the tree was not in good health and was not expected to live much longer. Mr. Wigley also stated that based upon the arborist report regarding the age of the tree, it has no cultural or heritage value as it Is approximately only 80 years old; and that there is no evidence to associate it with a former Blacksmith's shop. General Committee recommends: THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information; and THAT Item 12(12) be brought forward for consideration. CARRIED -16- Council Agenda ITEM ## June 8, 2010 General Committee Minutes Tuesday, June 1, 2010 Page 4 of 8 12. HAC10-04 - Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes of May 10, 2010 (12) PL10-40 —Request from Owner to Repeal Designation By-law 5053-08.R "The. Blacksmith's Tree" General Committee recommends: THAT Council repeal By-law 5053-08.R being a By-law to designate a certain property as being of Historical and/or Architectural Value or Interest "The Blacksmith's Tree". CARRIED (b) Kathy van Nostrand Re: Item 12(1) HAC10-04 Heritage Advisory Committee Recommendation Summary from Monday, May 10, 2010 Kathy van Nostrand attended and requested that the property located at 144 Wellington Street be taken off the list of significant properties. She reminded Council that she had attended a Council meeting approximately 6 months ago and that Council had agreed at that time to undesignate the property and that she could request the delisting at a later date. Ms. van Nostrand discussed her plans for the development of the property as well as the allowed uses and neighbouring properties that she would like to purchase and integrate into her plan of development. General Committee recommends: r THAT the comments of the delegate be received; and THAT Item 12(1) be brought forward for consideration. CARRIED (1) PL10-036 - Owner's Request to Remove Property from Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or interest 144 Wellington Street East General Committee recommends: THAT the property municipally known as 144 Wellington Street be removed from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest. CARRIED General Committee recommends: THAT the balance of the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting minutes of the May 10, 2010 meeting be received for information and the recommendations contained therein be approved. CARRIED VI PRESENTATIONS BY THE COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE None -17- Council Agenda June 8, 2010 General Committee Minutes Tuesday, June 1, 2010 Page 5 of 8 Vll CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION 1. CA010-008-Aurora Town Hall— Space Accommodation Study General Committee recommends: THAT Council receive this report for information; and . ITEM # THAT staff proceed with a Request for Proposals for architectural services for the proposed redesign of Aurora Town Hall, CARRIED 2. IES10.022 - Train Anti -Whistle in the Town of Aurora General Committee recommends: THAT Council authorize proceeding with pedestrian gates at the Regional crossings at the following locations in accordance with the Regional Policy: • Wellington Street East - Mileage 29.98 — Metrolinx, Newmarket Subdivision; • St. John's Sideroad Mileage 31.28 — Metrolinx, Newmarket Subdivision; THAT Council approve Capital Project No. 31090 (Regional Road Pedestrian Gates) with a capital budget of $260,000 for the installation of the above gates for which the Region of York commits to reimburse the entire cost upon completion of the works; and THAT Council request that York Region commit to advance the necessary funds based on results of the tendering process for costs related to the pedestrian crossing located at the regional roads; and THAT Council authorize Capital Project No. 73127 to proceed with pedestrian gates at the Town crossing at the following locations and approve a capital budget of $180,000 from the Municipal .Road Infrastructure Investment fund: • Engelhard Drive - Mileage 29.17 — Metrolinx, Newmarket Subdivision; • Centre Street — Mileage 30.04 — Metolinx, Newmarket Subdivision; and THAT Council authorize Capital Project No. 73127 to proceed with a pedestrian gate for a new pedestrian crossing at the Cousins Drive location and provide additional funding of $110,000 from the Municipal Road Infrastructure Investment Fund, to provide a total budget of $160,000 for this initiative. CARRIED -18- Council Agenda ITEM # June 8, 2610 General Committee Minutes Tuesday, June 1, 2010 Page 6 of 8 3. IES10-026 - Award of Tender No. IES2010-26 for the Supply.and Delivery of Replacement Truck Nos. 206 and 206 for Parks and Recreation Services General Committee recommends: THAT Tender No. IES2010-26 for the Supply and Delivery of one full size truck with dump box and one full size crew cab be awarded to Forbes Ford Sales Ltd. at the tendered price of $71,441.00 excluding taxes, registration and licensing. CARRIED 4. IES10-026 -Award of Requestfor Proposal No. PW2009-78 Supply and Delivery of One Combination Sewer Cleaner General Committee recommends: THAT Request .for Proposal No. PW2009-78 — For the Supply and Delivery of One 2010 Combination Sewer Cleaner, be awarded to Joe Johnson Equipment Inc, at the submitted price of $326,930, excluding taxes; and THAT Council approve the additional funding of $25,930 above the original budget allocation of $300,000 for this purchase from the Equipment Reserve account where surplus funds are available through the 2009 Capital vehicle purchases. CARRIED 5. IE810-027 - Award of Tender No. IES2010-35 — Installation of HVAC & Energy Management Retro-Fits at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex General Committee recommends: THAT Tender No. 1ES2010-35 - Installation of HVAC & Energy Management Retro-Fits at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex be awarded to Canadian Tech Air Systems Ltd. at the tendered price of $553,100, excluding taxes; and THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the necessary Agreements for the project; and THAT the remaining surplus budget be retained within the program to be applied to future energy retrofit projects. 8. PR10-009 — Follow-up to Relocation of Light Pole at Stewart Burnett Park Baseball Diamond General Committee recommends: THAT Council increase the budget for the baseball diamond by $8,000,00; and -19- Council Agenda June 8, 2010 General Committee Minutes Tuesday, June 1, 2010 Page 7 of 8 . ITEM THAT trees be planted by Weller Tree Service in the amount of $7,980.00 to provide screening for the adjacent resident. CARRIED 10. PR10-021 - Seniors 55+ Hockey Tournament Request for Waived or Reduced Fees General Committee recommends: THAT 50% of the fees be waived. CARRIED 11. PLID-041 - Application for Exemption from Part Lot Control Country Wide Homes Inc. Plan 65M-4079 Lots 45 & 46, File Number: D12-PLC-02.10 (Related File: D12-00-1A) General Committee recommends: THAT Council approve Application for Exemption from Part Lot Control submitted by Country Wide Homes Inc. to divide Lots 45 & 46 on Plan 65M 4079 into four (4) separate lots; and THAT Council enact By-law 5247-10. CARRIED Vlll NEWBUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION —COUNCILLORS Councillor Gaertner inquired about a previous request to Mr. Downey regarding the Backyard Splash Program with respect to how much revenue the program generates and how the program is implemented. Mr. Downey responded that his staff is preparing a report that he will present to Council in the near future. Councillor McEachern inquired to Mr. Cooper and Mr. Downey with respect to a sliver of land (Adeena Meadows) that Magna International was to transfer to the Town of Aurora from an application in 2002 or 2003. Mr. Cooper responded that he had been speaking with the new legal counsel for Magna International last week and advised that the approval for a new project is contingent on clearing up the outstanding land conveyance, before proceeding with the new project. Mr. Cooper also advised that he should have a report for Council next week. Councillor McEachern asked if this new project was the Planning Application that had come before Council about three years ago regarding a property on Wellington Street located near the waste pumping station on the north side where there may be unresolved land dedication or cash -in -lieu outstanding. Mr. Cooper advised that this was not the same project.. -20- Council Agenda June 8, 2010 General Committee Minutes Tuesday, June 1, 2010 Page 8 of 8 IX CLOSED SESSION RECOMMENDED: ITEM # 1 - 8 THAT General Committee resolve into a Closed Session, following adjournment, to consider: 1) Personal matters about an identifiable individual,. including municipal or local board employees; re: Appointments to the Joint Compliance Audit Committee CARRIED X ADJOURNMENT General Committee recommends: THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:40 p.m. CARRIED THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL. COMMITTEE MEETING 10-12 IS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2010. -21- Council Agenda June.8, 2010.— ITEM # 2 - 1 CENTRAL YORK FIRE SERVICES JOINT COUNCIL COMMITTEE THURSDAY, APRIL 275 2010 AT 10:30 A.M. TOWN OF NEWMARKET, MULOCK ROOM MINUTES A meeting of the Joint Council Committee was held on Thursday, April 27, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. in the Mulock Room at the Town of Newmarket Municipal Office. Members Present: Newmarket: Councillor Emanuel Regional Councillor Taylor Absent: Councillor Woodhouse Aurora: Councillor Buck Councillor Gallo Councillor Wilson Staff: Newmarket: R. N. Shelton, Chief Administrative Officer L. Georgeff, Manager of Human Resources M. Mayes, Treasurer L. Gibson, Deputy Clerk CYFS: I. Laing, Fire Chief P. Leslie, Deputy Fire Chief R. Comeau, Deputy Fire Chief. L. Chaisson, Chief Fire Prevention Officer The meeting was called to order at 10:32 a.m. Councillor Wilson in the Chair. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST None. Moved by Councillor Gallo Seconded by Councillor Emanuel THAT the order of the agenda be altered by moving Item 5 Verbal Report — Bill 168 Workplace Violence to Item 2. CARRIED -22- Council Agenda June 8, 2010 ITEM # 2 - 2 1. JOINT COUNCIL COMMITTEE MINUTES— APRIL 27, 2010 — ITEM 1. . MUNICIPAL POLITICIANS SEMINAR Correspondence from the Ontario Association of Fire. Chiefs regarding a Municipal Politicians Seminar: Firefighting 101, Sunday May 2 and Monday May 3, 2010 in Toronto. The Fire Chief provided an overview of the events of the seminar. 2. JOINT COUNCIL COMMITTEE MINUTES —APRIL 27, 2010 —ITEM 2 . VERBAL REPORT— BILL 168 WORKPLACE VIOLENCE The Manager of Human Resources provided a handout and an overview of the requirements of Bill 168 Workplace Violence. Moved by Councillor Emanuel Seconded by Councillor Gallo THAT the verbal report from the Manager of Human Resources regarding Bill 168 Workplace Violence be received. CARRIED 3. JOINT COUNCIL COMMITTEE MINUTES — APRIL 27, 2010 — ITEM 3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Joint Council Committee Minutes of March 25, 2010 and Closed Session Minutes for March 25, 2020 and February 23, 2010. Moved by Councillor Emanuel Seconded by Regional Councillor Taylor THAT the Joint Council'Committee Minutes of March, 26, 2010 and Closed Session Minutes for March 25, 2020 and. February 23, 2010 be approved. CARRIED 4. JOINT COUNCIL COMMITTEE MINUTES —APRIL 27, 2010 — ITEM 4 JOINT FIRE SERVICES AND CORPORATE & FINANCIAL SERVICES (FINANCE) REPORT 201045 — PRELIMINARY 2009 CENTRAL YORK FIRE SERVICES BUDGET REPORT - FOURTH QUARTER Joint Fire Services and Corporate and Financial Services (Finance) Report 2010-05 — Preliminary 2009 Central York Fire Services Budget Report — Fourth Quarter dated March 25, 2010. Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Emanuel Central York Fire Services - Joint Council Committee Minutes April 27, 2010 Page 2 of 6 -23- Council Agenda ITEM # June 8, 2010 THAT Joint Fire Services and Corporate and Financial Services (Finance) Report 2010-05 — Preliminary 2009 Central York Fire Services Budget Report - Fourth Quarter dated March 26, 2010 be received and following recommendation be adopted: THAT the Finance Department report to the Joint Council Committee in May 2010 with the final results of the Central York Fire Services accounts for 2009. CARRIED 5. JOINT COUNCIL COMMITTEE MINUTES — APRIL 27, 2010 — ITEM 5 FIRE SERVICES REPORT 2010-07 CENTRAL YORK FIRE SERVICES 2009 ANNUAL REPORT Fire . Services Report 2010-07 PowerPoint Presentation regarding Central York Fire Services 2009 Annual Report. Moved by Councillor Emanuel Seconded :by Councillor Buck . THAT Fire Services Report 2010-07 PowerPoint Presentation regarding Central York Fire Services 2069 Annual Report be received for information purposes. CARRIED 6. JOINT COUNCIL COMMITTEE MINUTES — APRIL 27, 2010 — ITEM 6 FIRE SERVICES REPORT 2010-07 MASTER FIRE PLAN UPDATE Fire Services Report 2010-07 dated April 14, 2010 regarding Master Fire Plan Update — Status of Recommendations and Tasks. Moved by Councillor Emanuel Seconded by Councillor Buck THAT Fire Services 2010-06 dated April 14, 2010 regarding Master Fire Plan Update — Status of Recommendations and Tasks be received for information purposes. CARRIED. JOINT COUNCIL COMMITTEE MINUTES -- APRIL 27, 2010 — ITEM 7 VERBAL REPORT — FIRE UNDERWRITERS SURVEY Chief Fire Prevention Officer Chaisson provided a verbal report regarding the Fire Underwriters Survey the Fire Department is completing which will provide up-to-date Information on community's fire protection services to insurance companies. Moved by Councillor Gallo Seconded by Councillor Emanuel Central York Fire Services -Joint Council Committee Minutes April 27, 2D10 Page 3 of 6 -24- Council Agenda ITEM # June 8, 2010 THAT the verbal report from Chief Fire Prevention Officer Chaisson. regarding the Underwriters Survey be received for information. CARRIED 8. JOINT COUNCIL COMMITTEE MINUTES —APRIL 27, 2010 —ITEM 8 VERBAL REPORT.— LIGHT FLEET UPDATE Deputy Fire Chief Leslie provided a verbal report regarding the status of the Light Fleet vehicles. Moved by Councillor Emanuel Seconded by Regional Councillor Taylor THAT the verbal report from Deputy Fire Chief Leslie regarding the status of the Light Fleet vehicles be received for information purposes. CARRIED 9. JOINT COUNCIL COMMITTEE MINUTES —APRIL 27, 2010 — ITEM 9 Deputy Fire Chief Comeau provided a verbal report regarding the replacement of Engine 441. Moved by Councillor Gallo Seconded by Councillor Buck THAT the verbal report from Deputy Fire Chief Comeau regarding the replacement of Engine 441 be received for information purposes. CARRIED 10. JOINT COUNCIL COMMITTEE MINUTES — APRIL 27, 2010— ITEM 10 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WEEK UPDATE (MAY) Fire Chief Laing provided a verbal update regarding Emergency Preparedness Week May 2 — 8, 2010. Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Gallo THAT the verbal update from Fire Chief Laing regarding Emergency Preparedness Week May 2 — 8, 2010 be received for information purposes. CARRIED Central York Fire Services - Joint Council Committee Minutes April 27, 2010 Page 4 of 6 -25. Council Agenda ITEM # June 8, 2010 11. JOINT COUNCIL COMMITTEE MINUTES —APRIL 27, 2010 — ITEM 11 EOC TRAINING EXERCISES Fire Chief Laing provided a verbal report regarding EOC Training Exercises being held in Newmarket on April 29 and in Aurora on May 7, 2010. Moved by Councillor Emanuel Seconded by Councillor Buck THAT the verbal report from Fire Chief Laing regarding EOC Training Exercises being held in Newmarket on April 29 and in Aurora on May 7, 2010 be received for information purposes. CARRIED 12. JOINT COUNCIL COMMITTEE MINUTES —APRIL 27, 2010— ITEM 12 CENTRAL YORK FIRE SERVICES OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES Occupational Health and Safety Committee Minutes of March 4, 2010. Moved by Councillor Emanuel Seconded by Councillor Buck THAT the Occupational Health and Safety Committee Minutes of March 4, 2010 be received for information purposes. CARRIED 13. JOINT COUNCIL COMMITTEE MINUTES —APRIL 21, 2010 —ITEM 13 OUTSTANDING LIST List of outstanding matters. Moved by Councillor Emanuel Seconded by Councillor Buck THAT the Outstanding List be received. CARRIED 14. JOINT COUNCIL COMMITTEE MINUTES — APRIL 27, 2010 — ITEM 14 NEW BUSINESS a. The Fire Chief advised .of the upcoming charity event at Baskin & Robbins, 310 scoop night. The firefighters will be serving ice cream in three locations on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 from 6 to 10 p.m. Central York Fire Services -Joint Council Committee Minutes April 27, 2010. Page 5 of 6 i -26- Council Agenda ITEM June 8, 2010 b. Councillor Wilson advised that Aurora will be increasing water rates and inquired as to whether the water used by the Fire Department for training was metered. The Fire Chief advised that fire stations are metered and when a fire truck water tank is filled at the station the water goes through the meter at the station. Moved by Councillor Emanuel Seconded by Councillor Gallo THAT the meeting adjourn. CARRIED There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m. Date Councillor Wilson, Chair Central York Fire Services -Joint Council Committee Minutes April 27, 2010 Page 6 of 6 -27- Council Agenda June 8, 2010 ITEM # s - AURORA yowre��oo�c�, MEMORANDUM � Customer and Legislative Services Department Date: June 8, 2010 To: Mayor and Members of Council From: Cindy Janzen, Manager of Legislative Services, Deputy Clerk Re: Correspondence from Ms. Sara Sterling, Race Director of Run for Southlake Foundation RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council: Receive for information ❑ Endorse the recommendations ✓❑ Provide direction -28- Council Agenda June 8, 2010 ITEM # - 2 May 22, 2010 Clerks Department Town of Aurora 1 Municipal Drive, Box 1000 Aurora, ON L4G 6A . To Whom It May Concern: Please accept this letter as a formal request to waive the fee related to the use of the Aurora Community Centre for the 2010 Run For Southlake, that was held on Sunday April 25". 2010. The Run For Southlake is a local running and walking race held in memory of the late Bob Hartwell, a former Councilor of the Town of Aurora and avid runner. It Is a community - driven event that draws_ participants from across York Region and the GTA. Proceeds from the 2010 race went to the Southlake Regionaf Health Centre Foundation. We had a_fantastic event this year, with more than 800 participants and more community spirit than, ever! It was a day filled with great running, friendship and family fun. We spoke at a Council meeting in February and received the support of the Mayor (who also participated!) and Council for the event. We are hoping this support may translate in to the waiving of the fee incurred for using the Aurora Community Centre for the race. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely; Sara Sterling, Race Director Run For Southlake Cc: Catherine Hunter, Southlake Foundation . 2g - Council Agenda June 8, 2010 ITEM Adoption of Recommendations from Closed Session General Committee Meeting held on Tuesday; June 1, 2010 RECOMMENDED: THAT the recommendations from the Closed Session meeting of General Committee held on June 1, 2010 regarding the following matter be approved: 1) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; Re: CLS10-015 — Appointments to the Joint Compliance Audit Committee THAT Daniel Murack be appointed a member of the Joint Compliance Audit Committee; and THAT Maria Schmidt be appointed as a first alternate member; and THAT Ada Leung be appointed as a second alternate member. -30- Council Agenda June 8, 2010 A.uR.OitA ,yoWY&A& good ampav MEMORANDUM Office of the Mayor Date: June 8, 2010 To: Members of Council From: Mayor Phyllis Morris Re: Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council: [Receive for information ❑ /Endorse the recommendations [ld Provide direction ITEM # --1 Council Agenda June 8, 2010 ITEM # s - 2 Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Minister e Floor 400 Universlty.Avenue Toronto ON M7A 2R9 Tel.: (416) 325-6200 Fax: (416) 325.6195 May, 2010 Dear Friends: Mlnistbre des Affaires eiviques - at de rimmigration Ministre 60 6tage eomrr+�� 400, avenue University - Ontario Toronto ON M7A 2R9 . 416325-6200 T616c.: (4116) 325-6195 REC ED Re: Ontario Medal For Good Citizenship MAY42 7 2010 MAYOR'$ OFFICI I am pleased to let you know that nominations for the Ontario Medal for Good. Citizenship are now being accepted. Established in 1973, the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship honours Ontarians who, through exceptional, long-term efforts, have made outstanding contributions to life in their communities. I am pleased to invite you to participate by nominating a deserving citizen. Recipients will be presented with their medal by the I-ieutenant Governor of Ontario at a special ceremony at Queen's Park in the Fall of 2010. Nomination forms are now available on-line by visiting the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration's website.at: http://www.citizenship.aov.on.ca/. You may submit your nomination on-line by choosing the "Electronic Nomination" option. If you require a hard copy of the form to be sent to.you or for any further information, please contact the Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat at 416 314-7526 or 1 877 832-8622 or (TfY) 416 327-239.1: Nominations must be.received by August 17, 2010. I encourage you to take the time to nominate a deserving citizen in your community for an Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship. The men and women we honour stand as shining examples to us all. Sincerely, Dr. Eric Hoskins Minister -32- Council Agenda June 8, 2010 ITEM # s - MEMORANDUM Office of the Mayor.. Date: June 8, 2010 To: Members of Council cc: Neil Garbe, CAO Anthony lerullo, Manager of Strategic Initiatives From: Mayor Phyllis Morris Re: AURORA RECOGNIZED FOR GREEN INITIATIVES BY GTA CLEANAIR COUNCIL On Wednesday, June 21d Aurora was one of many communities to be recognized for.its recent environmental initiatives, and was awarded the GTA CleanAir Council's Recognition of Achievement The Town of Aurora was honoured to. receive this certificate resulting from the hard work and dedication of the Members of the Environmental Advisory Committee and Ms Christina Nagy -Oh, Manager of Environmental Initiatives. Congratulations to the Members of EAC and Ms Nagy -Oh, Recommendation: That Council Receive for Information PM:lak aft:. copy of Press Release, copy of Award -33- ITEM # Council Agenda June 8; 2010 MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release Town cleans up at environmental summit Aurora recognized for green initiatives by GTA Clean -Air Council AURORA, ON June 2, 2010—Things were springing up green for the Town of Aurora today as it was recognized for its recent environmental initiatives. Mayor Phyllis Morris'was at Toronto City Hall today to pick up the certificate on behalf of....... the town. It was awarded by the GTA Clean Air Council —an inter -governmental group working to improve regional air quality —at its annual Clean Air Summit (formerly known as the Smog Summit). "We're happy to be. recognized for the positive steps we're taking on the environment," Mayor Morris said. "While we're always looking forward to the next thing we can do to . protect the 'environment, its nice to look back at some of the things we've already accomplished." Aurora was recognized today under the following categories: Green energy purchasing The town powers its town hali.with green energy from Bullfrog Power Light Emitting Diode (LED) street lighting pilots • The town recently completed a year -long pilot for LED street lighting on a busy street in Aurora (Murray Drive, just north of Golf Links Drive) LED traffic signals • The town has converted more than 75.percent of all traffic signals to LED technology LED technology Is an energy efficient alternative to standard streetlights: They consume up to 67 per cent less energy than traditional lights. . Town of Aurora Members or Council From left: Mayor Phyllis Morris, Councillors: Bob.MeRoberts, Evellna MacEachem, Wendy Gaertner, Stephen Granger, Alison M. Collins-Mrakas, Evelyn Buck, Al Wilson, Join Gallo Town of Aurora, I Municipal Drive, Box 1000, Aurora, Ontario L4G 6J'1 - 34 - Council Agenda ITENF # 6" 3 June 8, 2010 The Town of Aurora has taken part in this.Clean Air Council since 2008, helping contribute to and coordinate actions to improve local air quality and reduce greenhouse gases for healthy communities. The town's Environmental Advisory Committeerecommended—and council approved — funding for the 2009 and 2010 annual membership fees. "Our investment shows the town and council.are, committed.to leadership when it comes to the environment," Mayor Morris. said. She cited several recent examples of environmental stewardship the. town has. embarked on including protection of the Oak Ridges Moraine, approving an urban wildlife park and entering into.custodial agreements on two parcels of land to protect them for future generations to enjoy, The town has also funded the Aurora Community Arboretum again in 2010 to the tune of $100,000. The Arboretum consists of over 400 acres in the'heart of Aurora running through the valley of the East Holland River on its way to Lake Simcoe. —30— Media contact: Jason Ballantyne, Manager, corporate communications Phone: 906-727-3123, ext. 4238 'town of Aurora Members of Council From left: Mayor Phyllis Morris, Councillors: Bob McRoberts, Evelina MacEaohern, Wendy Gaertner, Stephen Granger, Alison M. Collins-Mrakas, Evelyn Buck, Al Wilson, fohn Gallo Town ojAurora, I Municipal Drive. Box 1000, Aurora, Ontarlo UG 6Jl -35- Council Agenda June 8. 2010 ITEM # 6 - 4 -36- Council Agenda June 8, 2010 ITEM ram. AUIZORI� yowre iw gond coarfxu� 1 Municipal Drive, Box 1000, Aurora, ON L4G 6,11 Phone: 905.727.3123 ext. )o= WAVA-aurora.oa MEMORANDUM DATE: June 8, 2010 TO: Mayor and Members of Council FROM: Neil Garbe, Chief Administrative Officer Town of Aurora Office of the Chief Administrative Officer RE: Aurora Jazz Festival July 30 & 31, 2010 — Beer and Wine Garden THAT this memorandum be received for information. COMMENTS Ms. Sher St. Kitts appeared in delegation before General Committee on May 8, 2010 to request Council's support for a liquor license application to hold a beer and wine garden at the above. noted event. The delegation was received and direction was given to staff for a report outlining items that Council should be considering. Upon further investigation it has been determined that a letter of support from the municipality for the issuance of a Special Occasion Permit for this event is not required. Accordingly, the Aurora Rotary Club is proceeding with its application. In addition Parks and Recreation Services staff are processing a standard permit for this event, which includes appropriate liability insurance coverage requirements. Neil Garbe Chief Administrative Officer -37- Council Agenda By-law 5247-10 - June 8, 2010 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA By-law Number 5247-90 BEING A B.Y--LAW to exempt Lots 45 and 46 on Plan 65M-4079 from Part -Lot Control (Country Wide Homes Inc) WHEREAS subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended (the' "Act"), provides that the council of a local municipality may by by-law provide that the part -lot control provisions as provided in subsection 50(5) of the Act, respecting part -lot control does not apply to the land that is within a registered plan of subdivision as is designated in the by-law; AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora deems it expedient to enact a by-law to exempt Lots 45 and 46 on Plan 65M-4079.from those provisions of the Act dealing with part -lot control; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. THAT subsection 50(5) of the Act shall not apply to the following lands, all situated in the Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York: Lots 45 and 46, Plan 65M-4079, Parts 1 to 4 inclusive, 65R-32280. 2. THAT this By-law shall be registered in the proper land registry office. 3. THAT the provisions of this By-law shall come into force and effect upon third reading hereof, shall remain in force and effectfor a period of two (2) years from the date of its passing, and shall expire on the Sth day of June, 2012.' READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 8T" DAY OF JUNE, 2010. READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 8' DAY OF JUNE, 2010. PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR Xp as rn4oan yr,Snv/ns SJa� JOHN D. LEACH, TOWN CLERK - 38 Council Agenda June 8, 2010 By-law 5256-10 - 1 THE CORPORATION.OF THE TOWN OF AURORA By-law Number 5256-16 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting From Council Meeting 10-13 on June 8, 2010 THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. THAT the actions of the Council at its Council meeting held on June 8, 2010 in respect to each motion, resolution and other action passed and taken by . the Council at the said meeting is, except where prior approval of the Ontario Municipal Board is required, hereby adopted ratified and confirmed. 2. THAT the Mayor and the proper officers of the Town are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said action or to obtain approvals where required and to execute all documents as may be necessary in that behalf and the Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to affix the corporate seal to all such documents. READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 8'6 DAY OF JUNE, 2010. READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLYPASSED THIS a DAY OF JUNE, 2010, PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR JOHN D. LEACH, TOWN CLERK - 39 .