AGENDA - Council - 20080527S
COUNCIL
EETING
AGENDA
N0.08-15
TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2008
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AURORA TOWN NALL
PUBLIC RELEASE
24/05/08
ALJIZORA
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
NO. 08-15
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
I ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE
Mr. Bob Panizza, Town Clerk will administer the Declaration of Office to Mr. John
Gallo, Member of Council
II DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Ill APPROVAL OF AGENDA
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department be
approved as presented.
IV OPEN FORUM
V ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes of May 13, 2008, Meeting Number 08-14 pg. 1
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Council minutes of May 13, 2008, meeting number 08-14, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
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VI PRESENTATIONS
VII PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vlll DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1X ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
X DELEGATIONS
a) Ms Tracey McLean, Acting Manager, Technical pg. 11
Support, Environmental Services, Region of York
Re: 2008 Water Conservation Initiatives
b) Mr. Dino J. Basso, Director, Capital Delivery — Roads pg. 26
Transportation Services Department, Region of York
Re: York Region Road Program Update
c) Ms Veronika Presman, Veronika's Music Studio pg. 27
Re: Singing Marathon
XI CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Xll REGIONAL REPORT
XIII NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION- COUNCILLORS
X1V READING OF BY-LAWS
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THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
5031-083 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Parking By- pg. 48
law 4574-043 as amended, with
respect to parking on Walton Drive
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5033-08.P BEING A BY-LAW for the prohibition of pg. 49
the application of cosmetic pesticides
in the Town of Aurora.
5034-08.0 BEING A BY-LAW to confirm actions by pg. 53
Council resulting from the meeting of
May 27, 2008.
XV CLOSED SESSION
Personal and Legal Matters
(deferred from May 13, 2008 Closed Session meeting)
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THAT Council resolve into a Closed Session to consider legal matters
relating to the Dical property, telephone logs, solicitor/client privilege
opinions and personal matters regarding identifiable individuals.
XVI ADJOURNMENT
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Tuesday, May 27, 2008
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2.
AGENDA ITEMS
Special General Committee— Audit Committee Meeting Report
No. 08-23, Tuesday, May 20, 2008
RECOMMENDED:
pg. 29
THAT the report of the Special General Committee — Audit Committee
Meeting No. 08-23 held on Tuesday, May 20, 2008.
General Committee. Meeting Report No. 08-24 pg. 31
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the report of the General Committee Meeting No. 08-24 held on
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 be received and the recommendations carried by
the Committee be approved.
3. Recommendation from Closed Session pg. 38
Re: Westhill Redevelopment Company Limited
Part Lot 12, Conc. EYS and Part Lots 11 and 12
Conc. 3, EYS
Files D09-04-00, D14-12-00 and D07-03-OOA
OMB Case File PL030997
OMB File No. 0030373, Z030149 and S030085
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council directs its Solicitor to support the Leave to Appeal
application brought by McCutcheon et at to the Divisional Court, and
should leave be granted, to support the resulting appeal seeking a
Consolidated Hearing before the Joint Board.
4. Resolution R4-2008 from the Town of Newmarket pg. 39
Re: Northern York Region Electricity Needs
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council receive and endorse the resolution from the Town of
Newmarket regarding Northern York Region electricity needs.
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Tuesday, May 27, 2008
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5. Correspondence from Mr. Frank Klees, MPP Newmarket - Aurora pg. 42
Re: MPP Enters Power Plant Debate
(Tabled by Mayor Morris)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the correspondence from Mr. Frank Klees, MPP Newmarket —
Aurora regarding MPP Enters Power Plant Debate be received for
information purposes.
6. Resolution R5-2008 from the Town of Newmarket pg. 46
Re: Environmental Assessment Study — Bathurst Street
from Green Lane—Yonge Street
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Resolution R5-2008 from the Town of Newmarket regarding
Environmental Assessment Study — Bathurst Street from Green Lane —
Yonge Street be received and endorsed.
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Council Minutes - 1
AURQRA.
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 08-14
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Morris in the Chair; Counclllors Buck, Collins-
Mrakas, Gaertner, Granger, MacEachern, McRoberts
and Wilson.
MEMBERS ABSENT (1 vacant office)
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Servlcesrrown Clerk, Director of Leisure Services,
Director of Planning, Director of Public Works,
Director of Financial ServiceslTreasurer, External
Solicitor, and CouncillCommittee Secretary.
Mayor Morris called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor McRoberts declared a pecuniary interest in item 11 pertaining to the
northeast quadrant traffic calming study, by virtue of his residence being In the
affected area, 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.
Councillor MacEachern declared a pecuniary interest In closed session item 4
pertaining to a legal matter, by virtue of allegations being made against her, and
did not take part in or vote on any questions in this regard or attempt in anyway
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11 APPROVAL OFAGENDA
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the closed session item - Legal Opinion provided by the Solicitor,
Mr. John Mascarin, be made public; and
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department,
with the following additional items, be approved:
➢ Replacement page 5 of the agenda
Y Request for delegation status from Mr. Bill Hogg
Re: Item 8 - CS00-020 — Vacancy Office of Councillor
➢ Request for delegation status from Mr. Hans J. Stech
Re: Item 8 - CS08-020 — Vacancy Office of Councillor
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Minutes of Council Meeting No. 0,8-14
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
➢ 14. Correspondence from Mr. Brian North
Re: Item 8 - GS08-020 — Vacancy Office of Councillor
➢ 16. Correspondence from Mr. John Gallo
Re: Item 8 - CSOB-020 — Vacancy Office of Councillor
CARRIED
111 OPEN FORUM
Ms Lee Andrews addressed Council to advise that she will be participating In an
event entitled "Sears National Kids Cancer Ride" which Is a bike ride across
Canada from Vancouver to Halifax over the span of 19 days to raise awareness
and funds for child cancer research. Ms Andrews advised that she will be
accompanied on this trip by Mr. Andy Brooks who, at the age of 17, is bravely
fighting a life long battle with cancer, along with 48 other cyclists. Ms Andrews
advised of an upcoming dinnerldance event which Is being held at the Eaton Hall
on Saturday, May 24, 2008, to help support this cause. Ms Andrews invited those
in attendance to purchase tickets for the dinner/dance at a cost of $55 or, If they
prefer to only participateInthe dance, they may purchase tickets at a cost of only
$25.
Mr. Dave Heard, Outreach Director of. the Aurora Farmers' Market Committee,
advised Council that there was an Aurora Farmers' Market in the late 1800's and
that he is proud to be participating in the current Aurora Farmers' Market which
upholds the fine tradition of local merchants, community and friends coming
together on Saturdays to share in this weekly market Mr. Heard advised that the
"Marketeers" are passionate about their contribution to the community and he
advised of the many special events being held at the Farmers' Market throughout
the 2008 season.
Mr. Damir Vrancle made a request to Council to allow the residents of Aurora to
make a determination of who will fill the currently vacant seat in the Office of
Councillor. Mr. Vrancic. expressed the view that, on the basis of transparency,
open government and democracy, it would be logical and fair to allow himself
and the other residents of this community, the opportunity to vote in a. by-
election.
Mr. Graham Wrlde advised that there has been confusion regarding the issue of
reconsideration and a by-election to fill the vacancy in the Office of Councillor.
Mr. Wrlde advised that he believed that public opinion is strongly in support of
holding a by-election and that the matter should be reconsidered and a by-
election should be held. Mr. Wride urged Council to conduct these proceedings
in public, rather than in a closed session and he suggested that the cast of a by-
election is a reasonable one, in the Interest of democracy.
Moved by CouncifforBuck I Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the Open Forum be extended beyond 7:30 p.m. to allow any other
members of the public to speak if they so wish.
CARRIED
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Council Minutes - 3
Minutes of Council Meeting No. 08.14
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
IV ADOPTION OFMINUTES
1. Council Minutes of April 22, 2008, Meeting Number 08.11
2. Special Council - Public Planning Minutes of April 23, 2008, Meeting
Number.08-12
Moved by Councillor Granger Secondedby Councillor Collins-Mrakas
THAT the Council minutes of April 22, 2008, meeting number 08-11, and
Special Council - Public Planning minutes of April 23, 2008, meeting
number 08-12 be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
3. Special Council Minutes of April 28., 2008, Meeting Number 08-13
Moved by Councillor Granger Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the Special Council minutes of April 28, 2008, meeting number 08-
13 be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
V PRESENTATIONS
None
VI PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Morris advised that the Aurora Seniors' Centre is holding an event called
A Visit to Broadway which will feature a live performance from Ms Cara Chisholm
who starred in the original Canadian cast of Les Mlserables and Phantom of the
Opera. Mayor Morris advised that the event will be held on Wednesday, May 14,
2008 at 2,00 p.m., and that tickets are available through the Seniors' Centre for
$20.00 each.
Mayor Morris advised that the Aurora Scouts troop of the Third Division are in
attendance at this meeting to see how Council proceedings are held. Mayor
Morris welcomed the troops, on behalf of herself and Council.
Vll DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 5, 8, 7(14), 7(16), 7(30), 7(IX- New Business), 8, 9, 11 and 13 were
identified for discussion.
Vill ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor McRoberts
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:
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Minutes of Council Meeting No. 08-14
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
10. Recommendation from Closed Session - May 6, 2008
Re: Appointment Sponsorship/Special Events Assistant
(Tabled by Mayor Morris)
THAT approval be granted to recruit the proposed Incumbent to the
position of Sponsorship/Special Events Assistant In accordance with the
Town's Administrative Procedure No. 24.
CARRIED
12. - PSOM21 - 2008 Property Tax Rates and Ratios
THAT the property tax ratios and tax rates for the 2008 taxation year be
established as follows:
Broad Property Class
Tax Ratio
Tax Rate
Residential/Farm
1.0000
0,00377146
Multi -residential
1.0000
0.00377146
Commercial
1.2070
0.00455215
Industrial
1.3737
0,00518085
Pipeline
0.9190
0.00346597
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rarmland
0.2500
0.00094286
Managed Forest
0.2500
0,00094286
THAT By-law 5026-085 establishing the 2008 Property Tax Rates for the
Town of Aurora be approved.
IX DELEGATIONS
4. a) Mr. Bill Thompson, Conservation Lands Planner for the Lake Simcoe
Region Conservation Authority,. on behalf of Ms Susan Walmer, STORM
Re: Lake Simcoe Management Plan and Sheppard's Bush Open House
Mr. Thompson advised that he is the Conservation LandsPlannerfor the
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and that he was speaking on
behalf of Ms Susan Walmer of STORM, who was unable to attend. Mr.
Thompson provided a presentation outlining the past, present and future of
Sheppard's Bush Conservation Area. Mr. Thompson described the history
and site characteristics of Sheppard's Bush and advised that the existing
management plan for the area is under review. Mr. Thompson explained
that a new plan is being developed, which will involve a new vision for the
future of Sheppard's Bush Incorporating enhanced natural and. cultural
heritage as well as recreational and educational values.- Mr. Thompson
invited the Mayor, Council and residents to come to the public open house
and workshop which will be taking place on Sunday, May 25, 2008. Mr.
Thompson concluded by advising that Council will be kept apprised of the
process as it continues to unfold.
Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the comments of the delegate be received.
CARRIED
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Minutes of Council Meeting No. 08.14
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
b)
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Mr. Bill Hogg
Re: Item 8 - CS08-020 — Vacancy Office of Councillor
Mr. Hogg provided, on behalf of Mr. Nigel Kean, a petition which states "We
the Residents of Aurora want Town Council to hold a by-election to replace
Grace Marsh".
Moved by Councillor MacEachern . Seconded by Councillor McRoberts
THAT the petition from Mr. Bill Hogg, on behalf of Mr. Nigel Kean, be
accepted as presented.
CARRIED
Mr. Hogg advised Council that he is concerned that Ms Grace Marsh felt that
she had no choice but to make the difficult decision to resign from Council.
Mr. Hogg expressed his support for a by-election and urged Council to vote
in favour of holding a by-election in order to involve the citizens of Aurora in
the open process of selecting a new member of Council to replace Ms
Marsh. Mr. Hogg requested that Council bring the appropriate Items
respecting this matter forward for discussion to accommodate the large
group of residents in attendance at this meeting to observe Council's
deliberations and decisions pertaining to this issue.
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor McRoberts
THAT the comments of the delegate be received.
CARRIED
c) Mr. Hans J. Stech
Re: Item 8 - CS08-020 — Vacancy Office of Councillor
Mr. Hans Stech addressed Council to express his support for the
reconsideration and approval for the calling of a by-election to allow the
citizens of Aurora to exercise their democratic right to participate in this
decision and express their own opinions.
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the comments of the delegate be received.
CARRIED
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Movedby Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Collins-Mrakas
THAT item 7 be brought forward for consideration at this time.
CARRIED
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Minutes of Council Meeting No. 08.14
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 -
(7) General Committee Meeting Report No. 08-22 Tuesday, May 6, 2008
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM THE
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 08-22 TUESDAY MAY 6 2008
(UC} NEWBUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION —COUNCILLORS
Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor Collin-Mralras
THAT a Notice of Reconsideration for the motion related to holding a by
election be accepted.
On a recorded vote the motion FAILED TO CARRY, as the required 2/3
majority was not achieved.
YEAS:5 NAYS:3 -
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Buck, Collins-Mrakas, Gaertner, McRoberts and
Wilson
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Granger, MacEachern and Mayor Morris
Note: On a motion to reconsider there must be a majority of at least 213 of
Council in favour of the reconsiderationtoallow it to pass, as required by
the Procedural By-law. In this case the 213 majority was not achieved
therefore the motion failed to carry.
(14) PL08.034 — Approval of Regional Official Plan Amendment No 53. for the
Aurora 2C Planning Area
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Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor MacEachern.
_ THAT the matter be deferred until such time that a Financial Strategy Is
undertaken to outline sound fiscal management strategies, to eliminate
negative financial impact of growth on the existing tax base.
CARRIED
(16) PL08-038—Site Plan Application
Whitwell Developments Limited
(Smart Centres Phase II)
Block 1 Plan 66M-3819, Part of Lot 21, Concession 3
File Dll-15-07
Movedby Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT, subject to a satisfactory review by the Site Plan Committee, the
Director of Planning and Development Services be authorized to execute
a site plan agreement between Whitwell Developments/Smart Centres
and the Town of Aurora respecting the construction of Phase II of the
regional commercial shopping centre at the north west corner of
Wellington Street East and First Commerce Drive; and
THAT, prior to the execution of the agreement, the site plan agreement be
presented to Council
CARRIED
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Minutes of Council Meeting No. 08-14
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
(30) Aurora Heritage Centre Draft Floor Plans (Novita Strut Plan)
(Tabled by Councillor Gaertner)
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the Aurora Heritage Centre Draft Floor Plans (Novita Stral Plan) be
received for Information.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the balance of the report of the General Committee Meeting No. 08-
22 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
approved.
CARRIED
S. Special General Committee Meeting Report No. 08-20 Monday, April 28,
2008
Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the report of the Special General Committee Meeting No: 08-20 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
approved.
CARRIED
6. Special General Committee Meeting Report No. 08.21 Wednesday, April 30,
2008
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the report of the Special General Committee Meeting No. 08-21 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
approved.
CARRIED
8. CSOB-020 —. Vacancy Office of Councillor
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Granger
THAT the candidate that finished in 9'h place in the 2006 election be
appointed to fill the vacancy for the Office of Councillor; and
FURTHER THAT staff take the necessary steps to execute the
appointment in atimely manner; and
THAT an appointing by-law be enacted.
On a recorded vote the motion was CARRIED.
YEAS:5 NAYS:3
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Gaertner, Granger, MacEachern, Wilson and
Mayor Morris
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Buck, Collins-Mrakas and McRoberts
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Minutes of Council Meeting No. 08-14
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
9. Memorandum from the Town Clerk
Re: Vacancy of Councillor Office & Reconsideration of Motion
(Tabled by Councillor MacEachern) .
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Granger
THAT the memorandum from the Town Clerk regarding Vacancy of
Councillor Office & Reconsideration of Motion be received for information.
CARRIED
Councillor McRoberts, having previously declared an interest in item 11, did not take
part In the discussion of the vote called for In this regard.
11. E-mail from Director of Public Works
Re: Northeast Traffic Calming
(Tabled by Mayor Morris)
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the matter be referred to staff for a report which will outline the
components of the project that still need to be done, and to determine the
resulting impact of the traffic calming project,. if any, and an explanation of
how to conduct the traffic flow analysis, taking into consideration that there
is outstanding work still to be completed. -
CARRIED
13. Letter from M.P.P. Jaczek to the Minister of Energy —
Re: Proposed Construction of 350 Megawatt Power Plant in Northern York
Region
(Tabled by Mayor Morris) - -
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT the letter from M.P.P. Jaczek to the Minister of Energy regarding
proposed construction of 350 megawatt power plant in northern York
Region be received for information.
CARRIED
14. Correspondence from Mr. Geoffrey Dawe
Re: Item B - GSOB-020 — Vacancy Office of Councillor (ADDED ITEM)
Moved by Councillor Granger Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the added item 14 be received for information.
CARRIED
15. Correspondence from Mr. John Gallo
Re: Item 8 - CS08-020 - Vacancy Office of Councillor (ADDED ITEM)
Moved by Councillor Granger Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the added item 15 be received for information.
CARRIED
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Minutes of Council Meeting No. 08-14
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
XI REGIONAL REPORT
None
Xll NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION —COUNCILLORS
Councillor Gaertner advised that there will be a meeting of the Joint Council
Committee -Central York Fire Services, taking place on May 20, 2008, and at that
meeting they will be considering what to do with a surplus of funds. Councillor
Gaertner suggested. that, with the absence of former Councillor Marsh who sat
on that Committee, another member of Council should attend to represent the
vacant seat.
Mayor Morris advised that Councillors Wilson and Buck, as well as the CAD, will
be in attendance at the above mentioned meeting, and that she will also be
attending, however, not in a voting capacity.
Councillor Granger advised that the Traffic Safety Advisory, Committee currently
has a vacant seat where former Councillor Marsh sat, and he inquired as to the
process for moving. forward with the meetings. The Clerk advised that the
Committee can continue to meet as long a quorum is achieved.
Councillor Wilson advised that York Region Police Flags have been placed at the
desk of each Councillor to recognize "Police Week", .and he acknowledged the
hard work of each the officers of the York Region Police.
Mayor Morris advised that there have been public inquiries about the cost of
renovations within the budget and she requested that this information be
extracted from the budget and provided on the Town's website.
Mayor Morris advised that she has issued a public 2008 personal report called
"What a Difference a Year Makes", The Mayor advised that this report was
created and paid for Independently, with the help of a friend, and she advised
that copies are available in the lobby of the Town Hall should anyone like to take
one.
Councillor MacEachern advised that the Leisure Services Department had been
directed to look at the Burnett lands to the north of the Stronach Aurora
Recreation Complex, with respect to planning future recreation lands. Councillor
MacEachern requested that staff provide an update on the. status of the MI
Developments lands, which are currently being held in escrow. The CAD
advised that thematterhas been delayed while Magna is acquiring a new
solicitorforthis issue, and that an update will be provided to Council when new
information is available.
Xlll READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Wilson - Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted.
5026-08.F BEING A BY-LAW to set and levy the Rates of
Taxation for the year 2008. -
5030-08.0 BEING A BY-LAW to confirm actions by Council
resulting from the meeting of May 13, 2008.
CARRIED
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Minutes of Council Meeting No. 08-14
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Granger
THAT a by-law to appoint Mr. John Gallo to the Office of Councillor for the
Town of Aurora be added to this agenda
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Granger
THAT by-law 5031-08.C, being a by-law to Appoint Mr. John Gallo to fill
the Vacancy for the Office of Councillor, be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd
readings, and enacted:
On a recorded vote the motion CARRIED.
YEAS 6 NAYS:2
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Gaertner, Granger, MacEachern, McRoberts,
Wilson and Mayor Morris
VOTINGMAYS: Councillors Buck and Collins-Mrakas
XIV CLOSED SESSION
Legal and Personal Matters
Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Granger
THAT Council resolve into a Closed Session to consider legal matters
regarding Dical Properties, Aurora Recreation Complex, telephone logs
and land sale procedures and personal matters pertaining to a -mails
regarding identifiable individuals.
CARRIED
XV ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Buck
THAT the meeting be -adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
CARRIED
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR BOB PANIZZA, TOWN
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Panizza, Bob
From: Parrinton, Sandra'
Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 3:17 PM
To: Panizza, Bob
Subject; May Council Presentation
Good Afternoon:
I would like to follow up on my recent request regarding Tracey McLean, Acting Manager, Technical
Support, Environmental Services doing a presentation on 2008 Water Conservation Initiatives, she
would like approximately 15 minutes for the presentation.
We would like to request the May 27, 2008 at 7:00 pm council meeting if possible, could you please
confirm by email the date and time
Thank you
Sandra Panrinton
3/12/2008
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Delegation b) - 1
Message
Panizza, Bob
From:
Basso, Dino
Sent:
Tuesday, April22. 2008 10:13 AM
To:
Panizza, Bob
Cc:-
Clarke, Ann; Simanovskis, Ilmar
Subject:
RE: Aurora Presentation
Bob,
I understand that York Regions Environmental Services group is presenting "Water Conservation' at your Council
on May 27. 1 would like to suggest that Transportation Services be given a brief timeslot to present our ongoing
road construction in your communities and our approved 10 year plan. The title could be "York Region Road
Program Update". It will be a 10-15min presentation (powerpcint).
Please advise if that works for you.
Dino J. Basso, P. Eng.
Director, Capital Delivery - Roads
Transportation Services Department
Regional Municipality of York
1-877-464-9675,
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Delegation c) -I
Veronika's Music Studio
15105 yonge street
Aurora, ON
To:
Mr. Bob Panizza
CC: Singing Marathon
Dear Mr. Bob Panizza
Delegation (c)
My name is Veronika Presman; Founder and owner of Veronika's Music Studio
in Aurora and Stouffville. I have been providing music lessons for the past twenty-seven
years; produced music for Kids -TV in Ukraine as well as televisions and TV shows for
Russian Canadian Broadcasting and have written many piano and voice books. I'm also a
member of SOCAN.
We provide lessons in various instruments but my personal major for all those
years was teaching vocal. My motto has always been "If you can talk- you can sing!"
"Angel in the sky" is a CD featuring my 6 year old student Kaylah Paquette.
Last year my 8 year old student Andrea Christakakos performed the Canadian Anthem
for the Opening Ceremony of the Ontario Hockey Championship. Our latest work; "The
Roots" where kids sang in their grandparents' language, was highly valued by Kids TV,
Canada.
But today I would like to talk about all the other kids. Kids ages 6 to 15 who never
had an opportunity to try singing. This big opportunity may be given to them by a
"SINGING MARATIION", an event which may become an Annual Charity; a 12 hour
singing contest.
Please picture a wonderful sunny Saturday morning in Aurora Park :from 10 am
to 10 pm anyone ages 6 to 15 would sing and help raise money for the Autism society.
Every song will cost a total o£$15 and be paid for by the singers' parents. Total number
of songs will be up to A.
We will invite ANYONE, no pre requisites needed. One rehearsal per singer will
be provided to make sure the kids feel secure. The end of the clay will be concluded by a
song sang by a local group of singers (ADULTS) who I'm sure will be very proud to be a
part of this fund raising. As many as 50 to70 kids will be able to perform between 150 to
170 songs, and we'll be able to raise around $2500.
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COUNCIL - MAY 27, 2008 Delegation c) - 2
THREE MAIN REASONS why I think this event is very important AND
SUCCESSFUL:
1. This will bring the Aurora Community together.
2. It will give our kids the opportunity to perform on an open stage; knowing that by
singing they are helping.
3. To show our kids that they our future and adults really care about them.
But all that may be only beautiful words, because each idea must be supported with
some amount of funds.
And now- back to reality and numbers.
Cost:
1. Sound equipment and producer-$750.00($60.00 per hour+ delivery).
2. Advertisement in local media:
- The Aurorau- quarter page $377.00 per week, must run for 8 weeks.
- Half page &920.00 per week, must run for at least 2 weeks prior to the
event.
- Aurora Mobile sign & 300.00 per months must run for 2 months.
3. Police and ambulance cervices for the whole day $$$$$
I'm sure every dollar is counted in the Town of Aurora and $ 6,000 is a large amount
of money: By giving this money, we are giving hope to so many young hearts and
souls and I thank you in advance for your understanding. I assure you, that I will do
everything and work hard to prove that the SINGING MARATI-ION may and could
become an Annual Charity event.
Sincerely, Veronika Presman.
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ITEM # -
AuRoRA
TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING
AUDIT COMMITTEE MINUTES
NO. 08-23
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
ATTENDANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mayor Morris in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Collins-
Mrakas, Gaertner, Granger, McRoberts and Wilson
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillor MacEachern and 1 vacant office
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Servicesfrown Clerk, Director of Leisure Services,
Director of Planning, Director of Public Works,
Director of Financial ServicesrFreasurer, and
Council/Committee Secretary
Mayor Morris called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
InterestAct.
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA
General Committee recormends:
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department be
approved as presented.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT this meeting be deferred to Tuesday, June 3, 2008.
CARRIED
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COUNCIL - MAY 27, 2008
ITEM # 1-2
Special General Committee Report No. 08-23
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 -
W ADJOURNMENT
Genera! Committee recommends:
THAT this meeting be adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
CARRIED
THE REPORT OF THE SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 08-23 IS
SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL AT COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2008.
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ITEM
AupooRA
TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
NO. 08-24
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
ATTENDANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Councillor Gaertner in the Chair; Mayor Morris,
Councillors Buck, Collins-Mrakas, Granger,
McRoberts and Wilson
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillor MacEachern; 1 vacant office
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Servicesif own Clerk, Director of Leisure Services,
Director of Planning, Director of Public Works,
Director of Financial Services/Treasurer, and
CouncillCommillee Secretary
Councillor Gaertner called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
1 .DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor McRoberts declared an interest with respect to item 3, bullet point 2,
regarding playing fields owned by the Board of Education, due to his employment
with the Board of Education, and did not take part in or vote on any questions in
thisregardor attempt in any way to influence the voting on such questions.
lI APPROVAL OFAGENDA
General Committee recommends:
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department,
with the following additions, be approved as presented:
9 Delegation a) — Adrian Gyulay- WITHDRAWN
Y NEW Delegation d) — Mr. Mark Holmes
Re: Item 18 - PW08-021 —Yonge Street and Wellington Street
Intersection - RequestiProgress Report
CARRIED
III ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
1. General Committee Meeting Minutes, 08-22, May 6, 2008
General Committee recommends:
THAT the General Committee Meeting minutes 08-22 be adopted.
CARRIED
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COUNCIL -MAY 27, 2008 ITEM # 2-2
General Committee Report No. 08.24.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
IV DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 3, 8, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19 and 20 were identified for discussion.
V ADOPTION OF 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:
4. EAC08-04 — Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
April 3, 2008 -
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting minutes from the
April 3, 2008 meeting be received and the recommendations contained
therein be approved.
5. - HAC08-03 — Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
April 14, 2008
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting minutes from the April
14, 2008 meeting be received and the recommendations contained therein
be approved.
6. EAC08-05 — Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
May 1, 2008 -
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting minutes from the
May 1, 2008 meeting be received and the recommendations contained
therein be approved.
7. AAC08-03 — Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
May 7, 2008
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting minutes from the May
7, 2008 meeting be received and the recommendations contained therein
be approved.
9. PL08-048— Official Plan Amendment
Bill 51 —Site Plans -
File D09-01-08
THAT General Committee receive as information, the following overview
of Official Plan Amendment Application D09-01-08, scheduled for a Public
Planning Meeting to be held on June 25, 2008 at the earliest.
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General Committee Report No. 08-24-
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 .
10. PL08-049 -Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Monopoli Holdings Inc..
144 Wellington Street East
Plan 107, Part of Lots 4 and 5
File D14-07-08
THAT General Committee receive as information the following overview of
Zoning By-law Amendment Application D14-07-08 scheduled for a Public
Planning Meeting to be held on June 25, 2008.
11, PL08-055 — Planning Applications Status List
THAT the Planning Applications Status List be received as information.
,12. CS08-021 —Council Pending List
THAT report GS68-021 be received for information purposes.
14. LS08-028 — Selection of the Aurora Rotary Club for the
Management of all Town Event Beer Gardens 2008
THAT General Committee approve the selection of the Aurora Rotary Club
for the management of all Town Event Beer Gardens for 2008.
17, FS08-027 — Creation of a Fire Service Training Obligatory
Reserve Fund
THAT the $155,000 in the Deferred Revenue Account be transferred to a
new Reserve Fund to be known as the Fire Service Training Obligatory
Reserve Fund; and
THAT the funds be used as the Town of Aurora's share of any capital
projects for training initiatives budgeted by Central York Fire Services.
CARRIED
Vl DELEGATIONS
2. (a) Mr. Adrian Gyulay
Re: Noise and Vibration Issue
This delegation was withdrawn from the agenda.
(b) Mr. Kyle Tobin
Re: Item 3 — Pesticide Report and Draft By-law
The delegate was not in attendance.
(c) Ms Gloria Marsh
Re: Item 3— Pesticide Report and Draft By-law
Ms Gloria Marsh addressed General Committee in support of the draft Pesticide
By-law, although she expressed concerns pertaining to possible exemptions for
Town owned properties, playing fields and parks and suggested that Town
facilities not be exempted from pesticide use.
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ITEM # 2-4
General Committee Report No. 08.24
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of thedelegate be received and referred to item 3 on
the agenda.
CARRIED
(d) _ Mr. Mark Holmes
Re: Item 18 — PW08-021 —Yonge Street and Wellington Street
Intersection - Request/Progress Report
Mr, Mark Holmes addressed General Committee to request that the Town take
immediate action in order to implement a right turn lane, soulhbound on Yonge
Street at Wellington Street. Mr. Holmes Indicated that he Is not in favour of
tearing down buildings or eliminating parking along Yonge Street , and requested
that a. decision be madewithout requesting additional input from the Region of
York.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to item 18
on the agenda.
CARRIED
VIl PRESENTATIONS BY THE COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE
None
V1/1 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Councillor McRoberts, having previously declared -an interest in item 3, bullet 2, did not
take part in the discussion in this regard.
3. Memo from the By-law Services Co-ordinator
Re: Pesticide By-law
General Committee recommends:
THAT tire proposed Pesticide By-law be enacted, with the following
amendments:
Removal of the following from section 2.2:
(k) On Town owned parks
(1) On Town owned properties
(m) On Town owned playing fields
Inclusion of a definition for "playing field" in the by-law; and
THAT the by-law be extensively circulated to all -interested
stakeholders including residents, property owners, the landscaping
and forestry industries and the golf course industry; and
THAT staff be directed to go forward with a comprehensive
education campaign to notify all residents of the provisions of the
by-law this year prior to its Implementation in 2009; and
THAT the by-law come into force effective January 1, 2009; and
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ITEM
General Committee Report No. 08-24
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
THAT the by-law he reviewed, should the provincial government be
successful in bringing .forward province -wide legislation on the
application of cosmetic pesticides in Ontario, as outlined in Bill 64.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT item 18 be brought forward for. discussion.
CARRIED
18. PW08-021 —Yonge Street and Wellington Street Intersection -
Request/Progress Report
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Town of Aurora request that the Region of York complete
additional studies outlined in this report in support of identifying options for
traffic improvement at the Yonge Street and Wellington Street intersection;
and
THAT the Region of York be requested to present their findings to Town of
Aurora Council and interested public members; and
THAT this report be forwarded to the Region of York Chief Administrative
Officer and the Transportation and Works Committee Chair for referral to
Regional staff.
CARRIED
8. PL08-042— Downtown Secondary Plan and Southeast Old
Aurora Herltage Conservation District Study
General Committee recommends:
THAT the matter be referred back to staff for a furlher report.
CARRIED
10. LS08-027—Canadian Diabetes Association Agreement
General Committee recommends:
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Letter of
Agreement with the Canadian Diabetes Association for the provision of a
drop box at the Aurora Community Centre.
DEFEATED
15. FS08-01 5 — Pre -Audit 2007 Surplus _
General Committee recommends:
THAT report FS08-015 be received; and
THAT the additional operating surplus to that previously reported be
transferred to the Allowance for Bad Debt account. .
CARRIED
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ITEM # 2-6
General Committee Report No. 08.24
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
16. FSOB-026 — Income and Expense Report on Stronach Aurora
Recreation Complex ,
General Committee recommends:
THAT report FSO8-025 be received for information; and
THAT the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex project be charged
building permit fees for the project.
CARRIED
19. Memorandum from the Director of Public Works
Re: Approval of Public Input Advertisement for Investigating
. Options for Implementing a Train Anti -Whistle Policy
General Committee recommends:
THAT General Committee endorse the advertisement for soliciting public
feedback on the interest for a train anti -whistle policy in the Town of
Aurora.
CARRIED
20. FS08-024 —Capital Budget Report to April 22, 2008
General Committee recommends:
THAT report FS08-024 be received for information; and
THAT the budget adjustments as identified on Attachment 2 of the report
be approved.
CARRIED
IX NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION— COUNCILLORS
Councillor-Collins-Mrakas gave Notice of Motion regarding the greening of the
Town of Aurora's Procurement Policy.
Councillor Collins-Mrakas gave Notice of. Motion regarding sustainable
landscaping requirements.
Mayor Morris requested that the Director of Public Works extract items from the
pending list pertaining to Yonge Street and Wellington Street, in order to include
them in the next report.
Councillor Gaertner gave Notice of Motion regarding a request for an update on
the trail connection between Newmarket and Aurora.
Mayor Morris advised that Councillor MacEachern is not in attendance for this
meeting due to a family loss.
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ITEM #
General Committee Report No. 08-24
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
X . CLOSED SESSION
Personal and Legal Matters
General Committee recommends:
THAT General Committee resolve into a Closed Session to consider legal
matters relating to Westhill Redevelopment Company Ltd., the Dical
property, telephone logs, solicitor/client privilege opinions and personal
matters regarding identifiable individuals.
CARRIED
XI ADJOURNMENT
General Committee recommends:
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
CARRIED
THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 08-24 IS SUBJECT TO
FINAL APPROVAL AT COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2008.
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ITEM # 3 -
AURORA
RECOMMENDATION FROM THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING
HELD ON 20th DAY, of May, 2008
Moved by Councillor Granger Seconded by Councillor Collins-Mrakis
That Council directs its Solicitor to support the Leave to Appeal application brought by
McCutcheon et al to the Divisional Court, and should leave be granted, to support the resulting
appeal seeking a Consolidated Hearing before the Joint Board.
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ITEM # 4-1
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NEWMAPKP
April 18, 2008
TOWN of NE-wmAR ET
Anita Moore
Town Clerk
905-953-5300, ext. 2202
amoore@newmarket.ca
Mr. Bob Panizza
Director of Corporate Services/Town Clerk
Town of Aurora
1 Municipal Drive, Box 1000
Aurora, Ontario L4G 6J1
Dear Mr. Panizza:
RE: Resolution R4-2008
Northern York Region Electricity Needs
I am writing to advise that the above referenced resolution was enacted by Council at the
regular meeting held on Monday, April 14, 2008.
1 enclose a copy of Resolution R4-2008 for your information.
Sincerely,
Liz Gibson
Deputy Clerk
LG:jb
Encl.
cc--R.Shelton, C.A.O.
Newmarket's vision: A community well beyond the ordinary
395 Mulock Drive, P.O. Box 328, STN MAIN NEWMARKET, ON L3Y 4X7
Direct Dial: 905-953-5300 Genera) Information: 905-895-5193 Fax: 905-953-5100
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: www.newmarket.ca
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ITEM # 4-2
April 14, 2008
Moved by: Councillor Emanuel
Seconded by: Councillor Woodhouse
RESOLUTION R4-2008
WHEREAS the Northern portion of York Region (NYR), including the Town of
Newmarket and a portion of Bradford West Gwillimbury have been identified for some
time now by the Independent Electricity System Operator and the Ontario Power
Authority (OPA) as being at risk with respect to electricity supply as confirmed by
Newmarket — Tay Power Distribution Ltd.;
AND WHEREAS the supply to NYR is identified as a Transmission Project to Ensure
Reliability within the OPA's Integrated Power System Plan (the NYR Reliability Project);
AND WHEREAS the OPA has recently provided municipal councils and the business
community through the Chambers of Commerce in the Northern portion of York Region
with an update to the Integrated Power System Plan (IPSP) which demonstrates the
continued need to monitor and expedite the implementation of the IPSP and in particular
the NYR Reliability Project;
AND WHEREAS the Newmarket business community through the Chamber of
Commerce and Newmarket — Tay Power Distribution Ltd. has expressed serious
concerns with respect to reliability issues related to the power supply to the Northern
portion of York Region;
AND WHEREAS Newmarket participated as a member of the York Region Electricity
Supply Working Group in 2005 and assisted in the development of the NYR Reliability
Project plan which was endorsed by Newmarket Council in 2005;
AND WHEREAS the implementation of the NYR Reliability Project is behind schedule;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the
Town of Newmarket as follows:
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COUNCIL - MAY 27, 2008
ITEM # 4 - s
THAT the OPA, the Ontario Energy Board (DEB), the Ministry of Energy and
the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing be advised of the Town's
concern with respect to the timely implementation of the necessary
improvements as, set out in the NYR Reliability Project and detailed in
Exhibit E, Schedule 1 of the OPA's Integrated Power System Plan —
Transmission Projects. to Ensure Reliability — Northern York Region in
order to ensure that a reliable power supply is provided to serve existing
residents, businesses and planned growth;
2. AND THAT the OPA and OEB be requested to closely monitor the timing
and effectiveness of the phased implementation of the recommendations of
the NYR Reliability Project and ensure that the required measures and
recommended solutions, as well as any additional measures, including the
NYR Reliability Project's contingency recommendation for a more
traditional power supply, are implemented as necessary to meet the
required needs;
3. AND THAT the Ministry of Energy be requested to provide the necessary
Ministry directives to cause effect to the NYR Reliability Project within the
required time frames.
4. AND THAT this resolution be circulated to the Region of York, the Member
of Parliament, the Member of Provincial Parliament, the Regional
municipalities impacted by this resolution and the Newmarket Chamber of
Commerce.
Tony Van Bynen
Mayor
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ITEM # 5 -
Panizza, Bob
From: Morris, Phyllis
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 5:22 PM
To: Panizza, Bob
'Cc: allCouncillors @e-aurora.ca; Smart, Robyn; Frank Klass (frank.klees@pc.ola.org)
Subject: FW: MPP Enters Power Plant Debate
Attachments: Min Phillips May 92008 EV1.pdf; New power.doc
Mr Panizza
For placement on the public agenda
Thank you
Phyllis Morris
Mayor of Aurora
From: Klees-CO, Frank[mailto:frank.kleesco@pc.ola.org]
Sent: May 14, 2008 5:16 PM
To: Klees-CO, Frank
Subject: MPP Enters Power Plant,Debate
For Immediate Release
MPP Enters Power Plant Debate
May 14, 2008
Newmarket -Aurora MPP Frank Klees wants the Minister of Energy to get a second opinion
before committing to the construction of a 350 MW power plant in northern York Region.
"There is no doubt that we need additional generation capacity, " said Klees. "There is not
consensus however, about the size and type of generation plant that's best to meet our needs
and whether sufficient thought has been given to alternative options. Before a multi -million
dollar decision is made that will affect our communities for generations to come, it just makes
good sense that we should make sure that we've considered all the options available to us."
Klees believes that rather than simply forge ahead with the construction of a 350 MW gas -fired
plant as proposed by the'Ontario Power Authority, a broader strategy should be considered
that would include incentives for numerous small-scale power plants. He points to the
condominium project in his own neighbourhood in Aurora as an example of how small-scale
power generation technology can relieve the demand on the central power grid, produce clean
energy and reduce cost to the end user.
"We should be encouraging and providing incentives to businesses large and small, hospitals
and government buildings to make the switch to technology that's available to us and has been
used with great success in other jurisdictions for years," Klees said. "Not only is it clean, it
affords a degree of self-sufficiency that is simply not possible through the central grid."
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ITEM # 5-2
Klees is hopeful that the Minister will respond positively to his request to re -constitute the
Northern York Region Working Group for the purpose of giving full consideration to the
alternatives to the current plans for a full scale gas -fired generation plant.
As for the location of the plant, Klees insists there can be no justification for locating it near
existing residential development, noting that it would be irresponsible to do so given the
number of potential sites available where residential development does not come into play:
Letter to Minister attached
References:
Frank Klees, MPP
Newmarket -Aurora
416 509 8999
<<Min Phillips May 9 2008 EV1.pdf>>
<<New power .doc>>
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COUNCIL - MAY 27, 2008
ITEM
FRANK KLEES, M.P.P.
Newmarket -Aurora
May 9, 2008
The Honourable Gerry Phillips
Minister. of Energy
Hearst Block, 4s' Floor
900 Bay Street
Toronto M7A 2E1
Dear Minister Phillips:
Re: Now Power Supply for Northern York Region
Further to our recent discussion concerning the proposal to build a 350 to 400 MW
simple -cycle gas -fired power plant in Northern York Region (NYR), I want to re -affirm
my request that additional time should be given to ensure that residents, stakeholder
groups and the potential host communities are given the opportunity to fully understand
the implications of the project. Given the growing public concern over the current
proposal, I strongly recommend that we take the additional time to re -assure die public
that all options have been considered and that the best available option will be
implemented.
In 2005, the Northern York Region Working Group (Ontario Power Authority, municipal
officials, local electric utility representatives and concerned citizens) endorsed a three -
pronged strategy to meet NYR's electricity needs:
1. The aggressive promotion of energy conservation and demand management.
2. The installation of a new transformer station at Holland Junction.
3. A new gas -fired power plant in NYR. .
As you know, I supported the Working Group's recotmnendations in 2005 and I continue -
to believe that NYR will need new gas -fired generation as our population and economy
continue to grow.
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COUNCIL - MAY 27, 2008
ITEM # 5-4
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Nevertheless there is a lack of consensus in our communities as to the size and type of
gas-fiiued generation that is appropriate. For example, how much gas -fired generation do
we need? Should we build one large power plant or numerous small-scale power plaits?
What type of gas generation is appropriate: simple -cycle, combined -cycle or combined
heat and power or a combination of these options? I believe these are important questions
that have not had sufficient discussion and deserve serious consideration.
For that reason, I -urge you to re -constitute the Working Group to review all the facts and
to examine whether a 350 to 400 MW power plant is in fact, the best option for NYR. I
believe that the Towns of Aurora and Georgina and the Township of King support this
request to re -constitute the Working Group.
In 2005 the Working Group process was very successful and efficient. It came to its
conclusions after only five full day meetings. Re -constituting the Working Group to
provide you with a second opinion will not prevent the OPA from contracting for a 350 to
400 MW power plant in December 2008, as per their current schedule, if it is ultimately
determined that this is the best option for NYR. I urge you to consider this request and .
look forward to working co-operatively with your Ministry and the OPA to arrive at a.
solution that will be in the best interest of all concerned.
Yours sincerely,
Frank Klees. MPP
cc: Julia Munro, MPP
Helena Jaczek, MPP
Mayor Phyllis Morris, Town of Aurora
Mayor Van Bynen, Town of Newmarket
Mayor Jaynes Young, Town of East Gwillimbmy
Mayor Rob Grossi, Town of Georgina
Mayor Margaret Black, Township of king
Bill Fisch, Chair, Regional Municipality of York
D. Brian Hay, Ontario Power Authority
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COUNCIL - MAY 27, 2008
ITEM # s - 1
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Anita Moore
Town Clerk
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amoore@newmarket.ca
April 18, 2008
Mr. Bob Panizza
Director of Corporate Servicesl-town Clerk
Town of Aurora
1 Municipal Drive, Box 1000
Aurora, Ontario L4G 6J1
Dear Mr. Panizza:
RE: Resolution R5-2008
Environmental Assessment Study — Bathurst St from Green Lane -Yonge Street
I am writing to advise that the above referenced resolution was enacted by Council at the
regular meeting held on Monday, April 14, 2008.
I enclose a copy of Resolution R5-2008 for your information.
Sincerely, p�
Liz Gibson
Deputy Clerk
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Encl.
Copies: R. Prentice, Commissioner of Community Services
J. Koutroubis, Director of Engineering, Capital. Projects & Asset Management
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COUNCIL - MAY 277 2008
ITEM # 6-2
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Moved by: Councillor Kerwin
April 14, 2008
Seconded by: Councillor Woodhouse
RESOLUTION R5-2008
WHEREAS York Region is undertaking an Environmental Assessment Study for
Bathurst Street from Green Lane to Yonge Street;
AND WHEREAS there is planned growth north of the Town in the Towns of Georgina,
East Gwillimbury, and the County of Simcoe;
AND WHEREAS the completion of the Bathurst Street project from Green Lane to
Yonge Street would greatly improve traffic flow on the north -south arterial roads through
the Town;
AND WHEREAS it would be beneficial to the EA study process if the proponent (York
Region) and stakeholders (area municipalities) had a clear indication of the Town's
position on the EA study;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the
Town of Newmarket as follows:
1. THAT the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket is supportive of the
Bathurst Street from Green Lane to Yonge Street EA study;
2. AND THAT the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket is supportive of the
original terms of reference and scope of the study currently being
undertaken by York Region;
3. AND THAT York Region be requested to consider the importance of both
the north -south and east -west arterial road network north of the Town in
the Transportation Master Plan Update currently being undertaken by York
Region;
4. AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to York Region, the
Towns of East Gwillimbury, Bradford West Gwillimbury, Aurora, and
Georgina, and the Township of King, and the County of Simcoe.
Tony Van Bynen
Mayor
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COUNCIL - MAY 27, 2008
By-law 5031-08.0 - 1
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
�� e`"" ef.10 By-law Number 5031-08.T
�r d BEING A BY-LAW to amend
Parking By-law 4574.04.T as
amended, with respect to
parking on Walton Drive
WHEREAS Section 11 (1) of the Municipal Act 2001. S.0.2001 C.25, as amended
authorizes a municipality to pass by-[aws for the regulation of traffic on highways;
AND WHEREAS the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora
enacted By-law 4574-043, as amended, being the Parking and Traffic Control By-
law;
AND WHEREAS the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora
deems it necessary and expedient to amend By-law 4574-04.T, as amended;
NOW THEREFORE THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF
THE TOWN OF AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1 THAI' Schedule I respecting No -Parking to By-law 4574-04.T, as amended,
is hereby amended by the addition thereto of the following:
COLUMN i- COLUMN 2-SIDE COLUMN 3-FROM: - COLUMN 4-
HIGHWAY TO: - PROHIBITED
TIMES OR DAYS
Walter Drive West From: Cedar Crescent No Parking Anytime-
, - To: a point 41 metres
north of Cedar Crescent
3. THAT the provisions of this By-law shot] come into force upon third reading and
when properly worded signs have been erected and are on display.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 27"' DAY OF MAY, 2008.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 27" DAY OF MAY, 2008,
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR
1
B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK
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COUNCIL - MAY 27, 2008 By-law 5033-08.P - 1
ego`n' sof q4r THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
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By-law Number 5033-08.P
BEING A BY-LAW for the prohibition of
the application of cosmetic pesticides in the Town.
of Aurora.
WHEREAS the provisions of Section 2 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended,
Municipalities are recognized as responsible and accountable governments and are
given powers and duties that include fostering the current and future environmental
well-being of the municipality;
AND WHEREAS pursuant to Section 130 of the Municipal Act as amended.
Municipalities may enact by-laws for purposes related to the health, safety and well-
being of its inhabitants; ,
AND WHEREAS Council has determined through extensive consultation to and other
research that pesticide use has potential negative health and environmental effects on
the well-being of its inhabitants and the use of pesticides shall be prohibited to mitigate
the injurious impacts of pesticides on health and the environment;
AND WHEREAS prohibiting the use of pesticides will help to promote and protect the
physical environment and the health of the Towns residents;
AND WHEREAS prohibiting the use of pesticides respects the "precautionary principal"
of international law which provides that to achieve sustainable development,
environmental policy must anticipate, prevent and attack the causes of environmental
degradation and the lack of scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for
postponing measures that would prevent environmental degradation;.
AND WHEREAS prohibiting the use of pesticides by by-law will enhance and will not
conflict with existing federal or provincial legislation;
AND WHEREAS Council intends to undertake a public notification and awareness
program on the prohibition of pesticides and alternative methods to control pests as
part of its pesticides prohibition scheme;
NOW THEREFORE THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWN OF AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Definitions:
In this By-law:
ENCLOSED — means closed in by a roof or ceiling and walls with an opening
or openings for ingress and egress, which openings are quipped with doors
which are kept closed except when actually in use for egress or ingress.
INFESTATION — means the presence of pests in numbers or under
conditions which involve an immediate or potential risk of substantial loss or
damage to property or harm to a person.
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By-law 5033-08.P - 2
I.P.M. ACCREDITED PROFESSIONAL — means a person who obtains and
maintains accreditation in a recognized Integrated pest management program
such as from the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System of Canada or
Landscape Canada or equivalent, as determined by the Town and provides
proof of Current I.P.M. accreditation upon request from the Town.
PEST— means an animal or plant or other organism that is injurious, noxious
or troublesome, whether directly or Indirectly, and an injurious, noxious or
troublesome condition or organic function of an animal, a plant or other
organism.
PESTICIDE —includes a product, an organism or a substance that is a
registered control product under the federal Pest Control Products Act which
Is issued as a means for directly or indirectly controlling, destroying, attracting
or repelling a pest or for mitigating or preventing its injurious, noxious or
troublesome effects but does not include the products listed in Schedule "A"
of this by -law -
PLAYING FIELD — means a public or private property or piece of public or
private property that's use is dedicated to organized sporting events including
but not limited to soccer fields, baseball diamonds and footfall fields.
PROPERTY — includes both Town owned property and privately owned
property in the Town of Aurora.
TOWN — means the Corporation of the Town of Aurora.
2. Restrictions:
2.1 No person shall apply or cause or permit the application of any
pesticide within the boundaries of the Town of Aurora.
2.2 The provision set out in subsection 2.1 does not apply when pesticides
are used:
(a) To disinfect swimming pools, whirlpools, spas or wading pools;
(b) To purify water intended for use of humans or animals;
(c) Within an enclosed building;
(d) To control termites;
(e) As a wood preservative;
(r) As an insecticide bait which is enclosed by the manufacturer in
a plastic or metal container that has been made in a way that
prevents or minimizes access to the bait by humans and pets;
(g) To comply with the Weed Contra/Act R.S.O. 1990 c. W.5, as
amended and the regulations made there under or;
(h) As an insect repellent for personal use;
(i) In furtherance of a normal farm practice carried on as part of an
agricultural operation pursuant to the Farming and Fame
Production Protection Act 1998, S.O. 1998. c. 1. as amended;
Q) To control or destroy pests which have caused an infestation to
a property;
(k) On a golf course where there is an accredited Integrated Pest
Management professional employed on a full time basis by the
golf course;
(I) By the direction of the Medical Officer of Health for the Region
of York.
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By-law 5033-08.P - 3
3. Infestation:
3.1 Where a property has suffered an infestation as defined in the by-law,
the property owner or his agent shall document the Infestation fully
before applying a pesticide.
4. Enforcement:
4.1 A Police Officer, Provincial Offences Officer or employee of the
Town of Aurora is authorized to inform any person of the provisions of
this by-law and to request compliance therewith.
4.2 Effective from one (1) year from the passing of this by-law, no person
shall discharge or permil the discharge of a pesticide on a golf course
unless applied by a licensed applicator licensed under the Pesticides'
Act and the golf course has an accredited Integrated. Pest
Management Professional on their staff:
5. Offences:
Any person contravening any of the provisions of this by-law is guilty of an
offence and on conviction Is liable to a fine in such amount provided by the
Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990 c. P.33, as may be amended from time
to time.
6. Sevembillty: -
If a court of competent jurisdiction should declare any section or part of a
section of this by-law to be invalid, such section or part of section shall not be
construed as having persuaded or Influenced Council to pass the remainder
of the by-law and it is hereby declared that the remainder of the by-law shall
be valid and shall remain in full force and effect.
7. Short Title:
The short title of this by-law shall be the "Aurora Pesticide Prohibition By-
law".
8. Effective Date:
That the by-law comes into full force on January 1, 2009.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 27th DAY OF MAY 2007.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 27th DAY OF MAY 2007.
- PHYLLIS M MORRIS, MAYOR BOB PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK
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By-law 5033-08.P - 4
SCHEDULE `A'
1. A product that uses pheromones to lure pests, sticky media to trap pests or
"quick —
kill" traps for vertebrate species considered pests, such as mice and
rats.
2. A product that is or contains only the following active ingredients:
(a)
A soap
_ . (b)
A mineral oil, also called dormant or horticultural oil
(c)
Silicone Dioxide, also called "diatomaceous earth"
(d)
Biological pesticides, including BT (bacillus thuringlensis) and
.nematodes;
(a)
Borax, also called "boric Acid" or boracic acid';'
(t)
Ferric acid;
(g)
Acetic acid; (horticultural vinegar)
- (h)
Pyrethrum or pyrethrins;
(1)
Fatty acids;
- Q)
Sulphur, or _
(k)
Corn gluten meal - -
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COUNCIL - MAY 27, 2008
By-law 5034-08.0 - 1
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
By-law Number 5034-08.0
BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by
Council Resulting From Council Meeting 08-15
on May 27 2008.
NOW THEREFORE 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 May 27, 2008 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 27' DAY OF MAY, 2008.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 27'H DAY OF MAY, 2008.
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR
B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK
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ADDITIONAL ITEMS TABLED FOR
COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Added Delegation (d) - Mr. Lee Cudlip
Re: Item 2(19) - Approval of Public Input Advertisement for
Investigating Options for Implementing a
Train Anti -Whistle Policy
y Item 7 - Memorandum from the Director of Public Works
Re: Approval of Public Input Advertisement for
Investigating Options Implementing a Train Anti -
Whistle Policy
Message
ADDED ITEM Delegation (d)
Panizza, Bob
From:
Cudlip,Lee [Ontario]
Sent:
Monday, May 26, 2008 7:19 AM
To:
Panizza, Bob
Cc:
Larry Willert
Subject:
FW: Train Whistle
Attachments:
Train Whistle Memorandum - May 20 2008.pdf; ATT1209508.htm
I would like to request delegation status on Tuesday night to speak to this motion. What time is the meeting?
Lee
ADDED ITEM - 7
A uR_ORA,
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MEMORANDUM I Public Works Department
Date: May 27, 2008
To: Mayor and Members of Council
From: Ilmar Simanovskis, Director of Public Works
Re: Approval of Public Input Advertisement for Investigating Options for
Implementing an Train Anti -Whistle Policy
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT Council endorse the attached advertisement for notifying the public and
accepting feedback on the interest for an train anti -whistle policy in the Town of
Aurora.
BACKGROUND
The Town of Aurora is working on the implementation of a train anti -whistle policy to be
applied to the four level railway crossings within the Town. The policy will focus on
eliminating train whistles between the hours of 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. This restriction will
only apply to the trains which operate in these evening and early hours and will not
affect the GO trains using the same track. The intent of this policy is to reduce excess
noises in the community during theovernight periods which will improve the quality of
the environment for those residents adjacent to level rail crossings.
To meet the requirements of Transport Canada, municipalities seeking relief from
whistling at public crossings, must notify the general public and all relevant organizations
of the intent to pass a resolution forbidding the use of whistles. To meet this
requirement staff is proposing the following public advertisement which will appear in
the Era Banner notice board, and on the Town's web site starting June 3 for a period of
two weeks. The proposed format for the notice is a follows:
TRAIN ANTI -WHISTLING CONSIDERATION IN THE TOWN OF AURORA
YOUR OPINION IS IMPORTANT
The Town of Aurora is considering a proposal to implement a Train Anti -Whistling
Policy in the Town of Aurora. This policy would not permit trains from whistling at the
four level crossings from the hours of 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. The crossings being
considered are St Johns Side Road, Centre Street, Wellington Street and Englehard
Drive. Please submit your comments directly to the Town or respond through the
website at www.e-aurora.ca, no later than Friday June 13, 2008.
Ilmar Simanovskis, Director of Public Works
Ext. 4371
cc: Mr. John Rogers
S:1Public Works+.General Folders\A00 Administration-General\Anti-Trair; Whistle\2008 05 27
updated memo to council with ad.doc
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The following map identifies the rail crossings under consideration
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