AGENDA - Council - 20080610COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
NO.08-17
TUESDAY,19NE 10, 2008
7:00 P.M.
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TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
NO. 08-1.7
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Il APPROVAL OF AGENDA
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the agenda. as circulated by the Corporate Services Department be
approved as presented.
1/1 OPEN FORUM
IV ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes of May 27, 2008 Meeting Number 08-15 pg. 1
Special Council - Public Planning Minutes of May 28, 2008, pg. 10
Meeting Number 08-16
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Council minutes of May 27, 2008, meeting number 08-15 and
the Special Council - Public Planning minutes of May 28, 2008 number 08-
16 be adopted as printed and circulated.
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V PRESENTATIONS
a) Presentation of Plaques to the Anti -Litter pg. 15
Poster Contest Finalists
V1 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
VIl DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Vlll ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
IX DELEGATIONS
a) Fire Chief John Molyneaux pg. 16
Re: Central York Fire Services - Annual Report to Council
X CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
XI REGIONAL REPORT
Xll NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION -COUNCILLORS
Xlll READING OF BY-LAWS
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1 st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
5038-08.0 BEING A BY-LAW to confirm actions by pg. 42
Council resulting from the meeting of
June 10, 2008.
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Tuesday, June 10, 2008
XIV CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
THAT Council resolve into a Closed Session to consider the following
matters:
• Legal Matter
• Legal Matter
• Legal Matter
• Legal Matter
• Personal Matter
XV ADJOURNMENT
Re: Tax Regulation of Properties
Re: Dical Property
Re: Legal Opinion from PM Law
Re: Legal Opinion from Weir & Folds
Re: Letter from Resident
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AGENDA ITEMS
1. General Committee Meeting Report No. 08-25 pg. 1
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the report of the General Committee Meeting No. 08-25 be received
and the recommendations carried by the committee be approved.
2. Motion Tabled by Councillor Collins-Mrakas pg. 26
Re: Sustainable Landscaping Provisions
WHEREAS the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario, the
Region of York and the Town of Aurora have recognized the vital
importance of water resources to the sustainability and the health and well
being of our communities and have enacted various regulatory
mechanisms expressly protecting and/or conserving water; and
WHEREAS the Region of York, facing serious water constraints, is under
outdoor water use restrictions every year from May through August and, in
Aurora, often outright water bans through much of the summer; and
WHEREAS according to Environment Canada, outdoor water use can
account for more than 50% of residential water use; and
WHEREAS traditional landscaping (lawns; non-native species) is resource
intensive requiring significant amounts of water, pesticides and fertilizers;
and
WHEREAS traditional landscaping requires significant maintenance in the
form of mowing, weeding and pruning at considerable financial and
environmental cost; and
WHEREAS lawnmowers emit substantial quantities of Greenhouse Gases
(GHGs) and it is estimated that they contribute, according to a University
of Toronto report, approximately 3 — 5% of Canada's TOTAL air pollution;
and
WHEREAS according to a Suzuki Foundation report, one hour of lawn
mowing contributes the same level of emissions as a car emits in a 300 —
600km trip; and
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WHEREAS sustainable landscaping and in particular xeriscaping has the
potential to reduce water use by up to 75%, to reduce or eradicate
cosmetic pesticide use and to reduce GHG emissions due to energy
intensive maintenance activities by up to 80%; and
WHEREAS sustainable landscaping, through the re-establishment of
native species, can control invasive species and can increase biodiversity
and hence enhance the integrity of our ecosystem; and
WHEREAS voluntary residential responsible water use and organic
lawncare initiatives such as York Region's "Water for Tomorrow — Water
Efficient Landscape Visits' have proven effective in improving water
conservation and reducing cosmetic pesticide use in the Region; and
WHEREAS the Town of Aurora firmly supports the need for the use of
sustainable design requirements in the built environment through the
LEEDS certification programme; and
WHEREAS under the amendment to Bill 51, section 41.4.2.d (The
Planning and Conservation land Statute Law Amendment Act)
municipalities will now be able to control "sustainable design
elements... including without limitation trees, shrubs, hedges, plantings or
other ground cover." and
WHEREAS as no Municipality in the Greater Toronto Area has enacted
regulatory mechanisms requiring sustainable landscaping provisions in
site plan agreements, Aurora has the opportunity to take the lead in
creating the first enforceable "Green" standard in sustainable landscape
design;
BE IT RESOLVED, that in order to reduce water use, to conserve and
protect our water resources, to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions, to
reduce and/or eliminate the need for pesticides, to reduce the need for
landscape maintenance and its associated financial and environmental
costs, to reduce waste going to landfill — THAT the Town of Aurora
incorporate and/or require sustainable landscaping provisions, most
notably the use of Xeriscaping and similar water and energy -efficient
landscaping practices, in all future site plan agreements for industrial,
commercial, institutional and mixed use developments and in future
subdivision agreements as they pertain to the boulevards only; and
THAT the Town considers the implementation of similar sustainable
landscaping requirements on all Town -owned properties, in particular all
Town -owned boulevards; and
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THAT York Region be requested to consider instituting a similar policy
requiring the application/implementation of sustainable landscaping
provisions, in particular the use of xeriscaping, on all regionally -owned
properties including boulevards; and
THAT Staff be directed to bring forward to Council, at the next General
Committee meeting, a report outlining the method(s) by which sustainable
landscaping requirements can be implemented in and/or incorporated into
the site plan agreement process. Further, that this report should identify
possible solutions for Council's consideration with recommendations
indicating potential implications, financial or otherwise, of the options
suggested.
3. Motion Tabled by Councillor Collins-Mrakas pg. 29
Re: Green Procurement Policy
RECOMMENDED:
WHEREAS Town of Aurora annually expends significant funds on goods
and services in order to ensure the effective, efficient and fiscally
responsible management and operation of the municipality; and
WHEREAS purchases of goods and services made on behalf of the Town
of Aurora have a direct and indirect impact on the environment; and
WHEREAS green procurement policies have a demonstrable impact on
reducing the carbon footprint and hence the environmental impact of the
municipality; and
WHEREAS the Town of Aurora has already taken a significant step
towards the adoption of elements of a Green Procurement Policy with the
choice of Bullfrog Power - 100% green, emissions -free electricity — to
supply the electrical power needs of the Town Hall; and
WHEREAS the implementation of a Green Procurement Policy will both
reinforce and enhance the Town of Aurora's commitment to the
application of the 3 Rs — reduce, reuse and recycle; and
WHEREAS a Green Procurement Policy will enable the Town of Aurora to
provide enhanced environmental education and awareness through the
communication of the Green Procurement Policy and its goals as well as
the related and subsequent information on "green" products and "green"
services available to residents of Aurora; and
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WHEREAS the adoption of a Green Procurement Policy will enable the
Town of Aurora to reduce its impact on the environment in a fiscally
responsible manner;
BE IT RESOLVED that in order to reduce its carbon footprint, increase its
use of reusable and recyclable products, reduce waste going to landfill —
in particular electronics — THAT the Town of Aurora develop and
implement a comprehensive Green Procurement Policy so as to ensure
that all purchases of goods and services made on behalf of the Town of
Aurora are both environmentally and fiscally responsible; and
THAT Staff be directed to bring forward to Council a report outlining the
potential elements of a Green Procurement Policy and the method(s) by
which a Green Procurement Policy may' be developed for and
implemented by the Town of Aurora. In particular the report should focus
on areas of potential application and applicability. Further, that this report
should identify possible solutions for Council's consideration with
recommendations indicating potential implications, financial or otherwise,
of the options suggested.
4. Memorandum from the Director of Public Works pg. 30
Re: Northeast Quadrant Traffic Calming Plan
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the memorandum from the Director of Public Works regarding the
Northeast Quadrant Traffic Calming Plan be received for information.
5. Memorandum from the Director of Public Works pg. 32
Re: Bloomington Road Widening Project
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the memorandum from the Director of Public Works regarding the
Bloomington Road Widening Project be received for information.
6. Correspondence from the Town of Richmond Hill pg. 35
Re: Region of York Proposed Anti -Whistle Policy for Trains
at Road/Rail Crossings
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Correspondence from the Town of Markham be received for
information.
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7. Correspondence from the Ontario Medical Association pg. 40
Re: Collaborative Medical Care Models
(Tabled by Mayor Morris)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Correspondence from the Ontario Medical Association be
received for information.
8. Correspondence from the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration pg. 41
Re: Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship
(Tabled by Mayor Morris)
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THAT the Correspondence from the Ministry of Citizenship and
Immigration be received for information.
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AumoRA
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 08-15
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Morris in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Collins-
Mrakas, Gaertner, Gallo, Granger, McRoberts and
Wilson.
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillor MacEachern was absent.
OTHER ATTENDEES Director of Corporate Serviceslrown Clerk, Director of
Leisure Services, Director of Planning, Director of
Public Works, Director of Financial Services!
Treasurer and Council/Committee Secretary.
Mayor Morris called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m
ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE
Mr. Bob Panizza, Town. Clerk administered the Declaration of Office to Mr. John
Gallo, Member of Council.
11 DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
111 APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Movedby Councillor Wilson - Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department,
with the following additional items, be approved:
Delegation (d) Ms Lee Cudlip
Re: Item 2(19) - Approval
Investigating Options for
Policy
of Public Input Advertisement for
Implementing a Train Anti -Whistle
➢ Item 7 - Memorandum from the. Director of Public Works
Re: Approval of Public Input Advertisement for Investigating
Options Implementing a Train Anti -Whistle Policy
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IV OPEN FORUM
Miss Alice Sandiford advised that she is 7 years old and for the past two years.
she has run a lemonade stand in front of Shoppers Drug Mart in Aurora to raise
money to fight breast cancer. Alice advised that this year she will be running her
lemonade stand at the Aurora Farmers' Market on Saturday, May 31, 2008 and
she invited Mayor Morris, Members of Council and residents to come and
support her by buying fresh lemonade and Girl Guide Cookies.,
Mr. John Clement and Mr. David Tomlinson both addressed Council with regard
to the proposed by-law to prohibit the use of pesticides for cosmetic purposes in
Aurora. Mr. Tomlinson.and Mr. Clement advised that they oppose the general
use of pesticides and herbicides for cosmetic purposes as they can be harmful to
people's health and the environment. Mr. Tomlinson and Mr. Clement explained,
however, that they are in support of careful, responsible and controlled use of
pesticides and herbicides in certain circumstances to preserve and protect the
environment. Mr. Tomlinson and Mr. Clement explained that, if used in a
practical and controlled fashion, these substances can be useful in habitat
establishment and management to attract and preserve native wildlife and to
protect natural lands from infestation of invasive species. Mr. Tomlinson and Mr.
Clement requested that Council give consideration to amending the by-law to
allow the Town to issue permits for practical controlled use in cases where it
would be considered useful and appropriate.
Ms Gloria Marsh spoke in support of the proposed by-law to prohibit the use of
pesticides for cosmetic purposes in Aurora, however, she expressed concern
that the infestation clause may allow businesses to misuse the option of claiming
infestation to use pesticides when they could alternatively use organic lawn care
strategies with better results. Ms Marsh advised that the Town of Markham
practices a permit process for infestations and she fully supports the suggestion
posed by Mr. Clement and Mr. Tomlinson, to include a permit provision in the
Town of Aurora's pesticide by-law. Ms Marsh also advised that the City of
Vaughan's pesticide by-law does not contain an infestation clause, and she
advised that she would also support the removal of the clause from Aurora's
proposed pesticide by-law, leaving organic strategies as the only option.
V ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes of May 13, 2008, Meeting Number 08.14
Moved by Councillor Wilson - Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the Council minutes of May 13, 2008, meeting number 08-14, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
VI PRESENTATIONS
None
CARRIED
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Minutes of Council Meeting No. 08-16
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
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1/11 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Wilson advised that flags are on display around the Council Chambers
this evening representing the Aurora Royal Canadian Air Cadets - 140ih Aurora
Squadron, to commemorate their 191h annual ceremonial review which will take
place on Saturday, May 31, 2008- Councillor Wilson extended his congratulations
to them.
Councillor Granger announced that the official Grand Opening of the Aurora
Farmers' Market will be taking place on Saturday,. May 31, 2008, from 8:00 a.m.
until 1:00 p.m. on Wells Street between Mosley Street and Metcalf Street.
Councillor Granger advised that there will be many fun events happening on this
date including a customized tote -bag give-away, as a result of the kind support of
Dymin Steel Inc., the first corporate sponsor of the Aurora Farmers' Market.
Councillor Collins-Mrakas advised that the Optimists Club Street Dance will be
taking place on Yonge Street at Henderson Drive on the evening of Saturday,
May 31, 2008.
Mayor Morris advised that the Canada Day Parade organizers are still looking for
participants in the 2008 parade, and the Mayor suggested that interested parties
contact Ms Kristen Yemm, Marketing & Communications Go-ordinator at 905-
727-3123 Ext 4228.
Mayor Morris advised that Aurora Idol 2008 will be taking place at the Town Park
from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on June 30, 2008. Mayor Morris advised that the
deadline for registration is June 20, 2008 and that interested parties should call
the Special Events Hot -Line at 905-726-4762.
Vlll DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 2(3), 2(15), 2(19), 3, 4, 5 and 7 were identified for discussion.
IX . ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Granger
THAT the following recommendations respecting the matters listed as
"Items not Requiring Separate Discussion" be adopted as submitted to
Council and staff be authorized to take all necessary action required to
give effect to same:
1. Special General Committee— Audit Committee Meeting Report No. 08-23,
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
THAT the report of the Special General Committee — Audit Committee
Meeting No. 08-23, held on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 be adopted.
6. Resolution R5-2008 from the Town of Newmarket
Re: Environmental Assessment Study — Bathurst Street from Green Lane —
Yonge Street
THAT Resolution R5-2008 from the Town of Newmarket regarding an
Environmental Assessment Study along Bathurst Street from Green Lane
to Yonge Street be received and endorsed.
CARRIED
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Minutes of Council Meeting No. 08.15
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
X DELEGATIONS
a) Ms Tracey McLean Carrigan, Acting Manager, Technical Support,
Environmental Services, Region of York
Re: 2008 Water Conservation Initiatives
Ms McLean Carrigan, Acting Manager, Technical Support, Environmental
Services for the Region of York, provided a detailed overview of.the
Regional initiatives. for conservation and management of water
consumption for 2008, which include water conservation messages in
local media, high -efficiency and low -flush toilet rebates in partnership with
Home Depot, rain barrel sales and the 1 & Anniversary of the York Region
Children's Water Festival, as well as public education programs. Ms
McLean Carrigan concluded by advising that over the next ten years the
Region aims to reduce water consumption by 23.4 million litres per
average day through residential and industrial rebates, leak detection,
industrial, commercial and institutional capacity buy-back programs and
education.
Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Gallo
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information.
CARRIED
b) Mr. Dino J. Basso, Director, Capital Delivery — Roads Transportation
Services Department, Region of York
Re: York Region Road Program Update
Mr. Dino J. Basso, Director, Capital Delivery — Roads Transportation
Services Department for the Region of York provided a comprehensive
Roads Capital Construction Program Update, outlining major projects
which are under construction or recently completed in Aurora. Mr. Basso
also reviewed several major road projects, upcoming tenders & design
projects and upcoming Class EA projects which will be taking place over
the next few years.
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor McRoberts
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information.
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c) Ms Veronika Presman, Veronika's Music Studio
Re: Singing Marathon
Ms Verionika Presman advised that she has taught music to children for
27 years with an emphasis on vocal training. Ms Presman requested that
Council consider her proposal to conduct a singing marathon in Aurora for
children between 6 and 15 years old who would benefit from having the
opportunity to participate in this proposed annual singing 12 hour
marathon/contest which would be,a fundraising event for charity, and she
suggested that the funds raised from this event be donated to the Autism
Society. Ms Presman concluded by requesting that the Town of Aurora
facilitate this event and provide financial support in the amount of
approximately $7,000 to cover various basic costs and to ensure that the
event is a success.
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Moved by Councillor Suck Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT comments of the delegate be received for information. -
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it
was:
Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor Granger
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to staff, in
order to liaise with Ms Veronika Presman about the details of her
proposal, and report back.
CARRIED
The main motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED
d) Ms Lee Cudlip (ADDED ITEM)
Re: Item 2(19) - Approval of Public Input Advertisement for
Investigating Options for Implementing a Train Anti -Whistle Policy
Ms Lee Cudlip advised that she is in support of the revised wording for the
Public Input Advertisement for Investigating Options for Implementing a
Train Anti -Whistle Policy, which is presented on this agenda as added
item 7 for Council's consideration.
Moved by Councillor Granger Seconded by Councillor Gallo
THAT comments of the delegate be received and referred to item 2(19).
CARRIED
Movedby Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Granger
THAT added item 7 be brought forward for consideration at this time.
CARRIED
Memorandum from the Director of Public Works
Re: Approval of Public Input Advertisement for Investigating Options
Implementing a Train Anti -Whistle Policy (ADDED ITEM)
Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Granger
THAT the memorandum from the Director of Public Works, regarding
approval of public input advertisement for investigating options for
Implementing a Train Anti -Whistle Policy, be received and referred to item
2(19).
CARRIED
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Minutes of Council Meeting No. 08-15
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XI CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
2. General Committee Meeting Report No. 08-24 Tuesday, May 20, 2008
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMSREQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM THE
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO 08-24 TUESDAY MAY 20, 2008
(15) FS08-015—Pro-Audit 2007 Surplus
Moved by Councillor Wilson - Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT report FS08-015 be referred back to staff.
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
and 7. Memorandum from the Director of Public Works
Re: Approval of Public Input Advertisement for Investigating
Options- Implementing a Train Anti -Whistle Policy (ADDED
ITEM)
and Delegation d) - Ms Lee Cudlip
Moved by Councillor Buck Secondedby Councillor Granger
THAT the item be referred back to staff for a further report on incremental
costing analysis.
CARRIED
(3) Memo from the By-law Services Co-ordinator
Re: Pesticide By -law -
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Collins-Mrakas
THAT proposed Pesticide By-law 5033-08.P be deferred for further review
and that staff report back addressing the issues discussed at this meeting.
CARRIED
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it
was:
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Gallo
THAT this matter be referred to the Environmental Advisory Committee
prior to being considered by Council.
CARRIED
The main motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED.
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Minutes of Council Meeting No. 08-16
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
SecondedbyCouncillor Buck
THAT the balance of 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.
CARRIED
3. Recommendation from Closed Session
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 D07-03.00A
OMB Case File PL030997
OMB File No. 0030373, Z030149 and 3030086
Moved by Councillor Gaertner . Seconded by Councillor Wilson
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.
On a recorded vote the motion was CARRIED
YEAS: 6 NAYS:2
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Collins-Mrakas, Gaertner, Granger, McRoberts,
Wilson and Mayor Morris
VOTING NAYS: Councillor Buck, Councillor .Gallo abstained from
participating in the vote as he was not a member of Council
atthe time that this matter was discussed in closed session,
therefore this constitutes a negative vote.
Councillor MacEachern was absent.
4. Resolution R4-2008 from the Town of Newmarket
Re: Northern York Region Electricity Needs
Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor Collins Mrakas
THAT Council receive the resolution from the Town of Newmarket
regarding Northern York Region electricity needs.
REFERRAL: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT this item be referred to staff to contact the Town of Newmarket in
order to clarify the meaning of the resolution.
CARRIED
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Minutes of Council Meeting No. 08.15
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
5. Correspondence from Mr. Frank Klees, MPP Newmarket - Aurora
Re: MPP Enters Power Plant Debate
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Collins-Mrakas
THAT the correspondence from Mr. Frank Klees, MPP Newmarket be
received and referred to a future General Committee meeting for further
discussion when all pertinent information is in place.
CARRIED
XII REGIONAL REPORT
Mayor Morris advised that the 2008 Regional Roads Capital Plan has been
approved and that Regional Council has stated the importance of protecting
strategic employment corridors along the 400 series highways outside of the
current urban areas for future planning,
XIII NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION— COUNCILLORS
Councillor Collins-Mrakas gave Notice of Motion pertaining to privacy issues and
regulation as it pertains to communications to, between and among Council
members.
Councillor Collins-Mrakas advised that she will be consulting with Ms Tracey
McLean of York Region, who was a delegate at this meeting, as well as the
Ministry in preparation for drafting her pending motion regarding sustainable
landscaping provisions in site plans and Town owned lands. Councillor Collins-
Mrakas advised that her motion will be brought forward shortly.
Councillor Gaertner requested that staff look into the feasibility of rescheduling
the upcoming Special General Committee - Audit Committee meeting from June
3, 2008 to June 24,2008 at 790 p.m. coinciding with a televised Council
meeting, to allow the public an opportunity to view the meeting.
Councillor Gaertner inquired as to the status of her request for information
pertaining to the Heritage Centre Floor Plans. The Director of Leisure Services
advised that the information was provided.
Councillor McRoberts advised of the Bike and Board Rodeo taking place at
Hickson Park on Friday, May 30, 2008.
Councillor McRoberts advised that the Annual Chamber of Commerce Yonge
Street Festival will be taking place on Sunday, June 1, 2008.
Councillor Granger suggested that a memo circulated to Members of Council
regarding Gateway Signage be placed on the next General Committee agenda.
Mayor Morris advised that a request for this action has already been made.
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Minutes of Council Meeting No. 08-15
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
XIV READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Granger Seconded by Councillor Collins-Mrakas
THAT the following listed by-law be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
5032-081 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Parking By-law 4574-04.T as
amended, with respect to parking on Walton Drive
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Granger
THAT the following listed by-law be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
5034-08.0 BEING A BY-LAW to confirm actions by Council resulting
from the meeting of May 27. 2008.
CARRIED
Please note: By-law 5033-08.P, being a by-law for the prohibition of the application of
cosmetic pesticides in the Town of Aurora, was deferred.
XV CLOSED SESSION
Personal and Legal Matters
(deferred from May 13, 2008 Closed Session meeting)
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Granger
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.
CARRIED
XVl ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Buck
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MA
CARRIED
BOB PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK
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AumoRiA
TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL COUNCIL — PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING
MINUTES
NO: 08-16
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Morris in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Collins-
Mrakas (arrived at 7:50 p.m.), Gaertner, Gallo,
Granger, MacEachern, McRoberts and Wilson
MEMBERS ABSENT None
OTHER ATTENDEES Director of Planning, Policy Planner, Planner,
Administrative Co-ordinator/Deputy Clerk and
Council/Committee Secretary
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
If APPROVAL OFAGENDA
Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor Granger
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department be
approved as presented.
CARRIED
Moved byCouncillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the following addition to the agenda be approved:
➢ Correspondence from Ms Linda Shanks -Skinner
Re; Item 2 - Infill Housing By-law- File D14-08-07
III PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Mayor Morris outlined the procedures that would be followed in the conduct of
the public meeting. The Deputy Clerk confirmed that appropriate notice had
been given and that signs had been posted on the subject properties in
accordance with the relevant provisions of the Planning Act.
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COUNCIL - JUNE 109 2008 Public Planning Minutes - 2
Special Council —Public Planning Minutes No. 011
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
1. PL08-053 -Application to Amend the Zoning By-law
Coland Developments Inc.
Lots 6 and 7, Part of Lots 2, 3, 4 and 5
Part of Reserved Part of Centre Street
Registered Plan 231
230 Wellington Street East
File D14-05-08
Planning Staff
The Planner provided a description of the application and reviewed the contents
of the report, outlining the location of the property and current uses of the subject
and surrounding lands. The Planner advised that the application is fora zoning
by-law amendment to permit three free-standing buildings; two for commercial
and one. for professional offices, on the lands located on the north side of
Wellington Street East, east of Industrial Parkway North and west of the future
secondary school, The Planner indicated that the applicant was previously
granted a non-exciusive temporary easement over the full length of the
unopened road allowance which is land owned by the Town. The Planner further
advised that the applicant is proposing vehicular access to the site via a full
movement driveway onto Wellington Street East, with the provision of providing
an eastbound left turn lane along Wellington Street East. The Planner also
advised that a secondary access is proposed at the north end of the property via
a cross connection from the abutting school's driveway connecting directly to
Industrial Parkway North.
ApplicantlAgent
Ms Angela Sciberras, agent for the applicant, addressed Council to advise that
the uses which are being proposed for the lands are in compliance with the
Official Plan and that only a Zoning By-law Amendment is being sought. As well,
Ms Sciberras advised that comments which were received have been taken into
consideration and that they are close to submitting a site plan for consideration.
Mr. Nino Rico Architect, addressed Council to provide an overview of the design
of the buildings, including materials to be used, the various heights of the
buildings as well as the surrounding environment.
Public Comments
Mr. Martin Maier addressed Council to clarify the location of the proposed
development.
The public portion of the meeting closed at 7:32 p.m. and Council's deliberations
began.
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the application from Coland Developments Inc. for rezoning be
approved in principle, subject to the resolution of the outstanding issues,
specifically the Town -owned unopened road allowance, the connection to
the school driveway, and review of at least the first site plan submission;
and
THAT staff provide a detailed report regarding the unopened road
allowance.
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Special Council — Public Planning Minutes No. 08-16
Wednesday, May 28, 2DDB
On a recorded vote the resolution was CARRIED.
YEAS: 6 NAYS: 3
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Gaertner, Gallo, Granger, MacEchern, Wilson and
Mayor Morris
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Buck, Collins-Mrakas and McRoberts
CARRIED
2. PL08-060 —Zoning By-law Amendment
Infill Housing By-law
File D14-08-07
Planning Staff
The Policy Planner provided a description of the proposed Zoning By-law
amendment, initiated by Town staff as directed by Council, and reviewed the
contents of the report, outlining the chronology of events leading up to the
proposed draft by-law. The Policy Planner then reviewed the amendments to the
draft by-law, which were derived from public comments received,
Applicant/Agent
Not applicable.
Public Comments
Ms Laurel Cook,.19 Kennedy Street East, addressed Council in opposition to the
proposed by-law, indicating that many residents who live in houses such as
those on Kennedy Street East intend to enlarge their homes and would be
restricted to do so under the proposed by-law. As well, Ms Cook questioned why
such a by-law would be considered when so few complaints have been received.
Ms Cook .suggested that the by-law would affect the property values and
questioned why specific areas of town are being targeted under the proposed by-
law.
Mr. Brian Peck, 35 Cousins Drive, addressed Council in opposition to the
proposed by-law, suggesting that it would restrict the rights of homeowners to
Improve their homes. Mr. Peck raised concerns regarding the by-law targeting
specific areas of town, the negative impact on property values and that the
affected residents were not notified of the proposed by-law prior to this year.
Ms Jennifer Tedford, 60 Machell Avenue, addressed Council in opposition to the
proposed by-law, advising that many homes on her street are in need of
renovation and that those who have chosen to live in certain areas should not be
targeted by the proposed by-law. Ms Tedford advised that the renovations that
she is intending to make on her home would fit into the atmosphere of Aurora
and would not result in a "monster home'. Ms Tedford also asked whether each
renovation could be dealt with on a case by case basis.
Mr. Gordon Barnes, 11 Catherine Avenue, addressed Council to request that
Council look to the future, considering the growth that is expected within the
Town of Area. Mr. Barnes spoke in opposition to the by-law, stating that it
interferes with property values and intensification.
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Special Council — Public Planning Minutes No. 08-16
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Mr. Martin Maier, 49 Larmont Street, addressed Council in opposition to the
proposed by-law, citing the number of residents who have spoken against it and
who have signed petitions against it. Mr. Maier provided additional signatures
from residents in opposition.
Mr. Brian Bodley, 129 Wells Street, addressed Council in opposition to the
proposed by-law, stating that the environment is changing and that the homes
which are actually cottages with single car garages must be improved.
Mr. Frank D'Amico, developerlbuilder, addressed Council, In opposition to the
proposed by-law, stating that it would result in devalued properties. Mr. D'Amico
also suggested that all the elements of the proposed by-law have not been
clearly explained to residents -
Mr. Joseph Gait, 13 Royal Road, addressed Council in opposition to the
proposed by-law, advising that he intends to make improvements to his one -
bedroom house which he bought at an early age and that the by-law would
restrict him from doing so. Mr. Gott indicated that, at the last meeting, he
provided 40 signatures in opposition and requested that Council deny the by-law.
Ms Mary O'Reilly addressed Council regarding 16 & 18 Mosley Street, and
inquired about provincial legislation regarding infill housing. Ms O'Reilly also
asked about the Heritage District Study and advised that she is in opposition to
the by-law.
The public portion of the meeting closed at -10:23 p.m. and Council's
deliberations began.
MovedbyCouncillorBuck Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the draft by-law 4980-07.D be denied.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the meeting be extended past 10:30 p.m.
CARRIED
3. Correspondence from Ms Linda Shanks -Skinner
Re: Item 2 - PL08-060 - Zoning By-law Amendment
Infill Housing By-law
File D14-08-07
Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the correspondence from Ms Linda Shanks -Skinner be received.
CARRIED
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Special Council —Public Planning Minutes No. 08-16
Wednesday, May 28,.2008
IV READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by CouncillorMacEachern
THAT the following listed by-law be given 151 2"" and 3`" readings, and
enacted:
5035-08.0 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm
Actions by Council Resulting From
Meeting No. 08-16 on Wednesday,
May 28, 2008
CARRIED
V ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Buck
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
CARRIED
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR KAREN EWART, DEPUTY CLERK
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Presentation a) - 1
MEMORANDUM I Office of the Mayor
Date: June 5, 2008
To: Members of Council
From: Mayor Phyllis Morris
Re: Presentation of Plaques to Anti -Litter Poster Contest Finalists
The finalists of the Grade 4 Anti -Litter Poster Contest will be presented with their
plaqued posters at Council on Tuesday, June 10, 2008.
Finalists
David Barranger
Gabriel Bernard
Celine Bonanno
Alyssa Contreras
Chloe Gibson
Olivier Lafreniere
Nicolas Mancini
Michael Nigro
Maximilien Schmitt -Laurin
Athena Tsikrikas
Winner
Cathy Avrutin
Mayor Phyllis Morris
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COUNCIL - JUNE 10, 2008 Delegation a) - 1
Panizza, Bob
From: Fairbarn, Christine
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 4:19 PM
To: Panizza, Bob
Subject: RE: CYFS 2007 Annual Report presentation to Council
Yes Chief Molyneaux would like to be placed on the agenda for June 10
Christine Falrbarn
Administrative Assistant
Central York Fire Services
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TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
NO. 08-25
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
ATTENDANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Councillor Granger in the Chair; Mayor Morris,
Councillors Buck, Collins-Mrakas (left at-10:45 p.m.),
Gaertner, Gallo, MacEachern, McRoberts and Wilson
MEMBERS ABSENT None
OTHER ATTENDEES Director of Corporate Services/Town Clerk, Director of
Building, Director of Leisure Services, Director of
Planning, Director of Public Works, and
Council/Committee Secretary.
Councillor Granger called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor McRoberts declared an interest in item 7 — PL08-057 - Application for
Minor Site Plan Approval - York Region Board of Education, by virtue of his
employment with the Board of Education 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 Gallo declared an interest in item 6 - PL08-056 — Proposed Alterations
to the Wellington Street Centre Median, due to having a family member who is
employed with the anchor tenant, 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.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
General Committee recommends:
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department,
with the following additional items, be approved:
➢ Additional Material for Delegation a)
Ms Susan Dobson, The Women's Support Network of York Region
Re: "Sexual Harassment Awareness Week"
D Additional Material for Delegation b)
Ms Yvonne Cattrall, Aurora Selkies Swim Club
Re: Request for Equal Rights for Pool Use in Aurora
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COUNCIL - JUNE 10, 2008
General Committee Report No. 08-25
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
JITEM # 1-2
➢ NEW Delegation d)
Mr. John McGovern, Rice Commercial Group .
Mr. Anthony Longo, Longo's Brothers Food Market
Ms Kate Holloway, Carbonzero
Mr. Michael Rice, Rice Commercial Group
Re: Item 6 — PL08-056 - Proposed Alterations to the Wellington
Street Centre Median between John West Way
and Bayview Avenue
Associated with an Application for Site Plan Approval
NEW Delegation e)
Ms Diane Silvedo
Re: Item 2(8) — TSAG08-03 — Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Obstructions on Pinnacle Trail
Y Additional Material for Item 6
PLOB-056 - Proposed Alterations to the Wellington Street
Centre Median between John West Way and
Bayview Avenue
Associated with an Application for Site Plan Approval
CARRIED
III ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
Special General Committee — Audit Committee Meeting Minutes
No. 08.23, Tuesday, May 20, 2008
General Committee Meeting Minutes, 08-24, May 20, 2008
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Special General Committee —Audit Committee Meeting minutes
08-23, held on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 and the General Committee
Meeting minutes 08-24, held of Tuesday, May 20, 2008 be adopted.
CARRIED
IV DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 12, 14 and 15 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:
HACOB-04 — Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Min utes
May 12, 2008
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting minutes from the May 12,
2008 meeting, be received and the recommendations contained therein be
approved.
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GoneCommitteeReport No. 08.25
Tuesday; June 3, 2008
3. LSAC08-06— Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
May 15, 2008
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting minutes from the
May 15, 2008 meeting, be received and the recommendations contained
therein be approved.
S. PWO8.023 —Award of Contract for Consulting Services -
Reconstruction of Sections of Mary Street and
Industry Street — Results of Request for.Proposals
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to sign an Engineering
Agreement with Totten Sims Hubicki Associates Limited (TSH) for the
provision of consulting services for the preliminary and detail design for
the reconstruction of Mary Street from Industrial Parkway South to
Industry Street and Industry Street from Mary Street to the Sheppard's
Bush Conservation Area property limit, at a cost not to exceed $41,265,
exclusive of G.S.T.; and
THAT the variance in the amount of $6,265 be funded from the available
portion of the design of the reconstruction of Richardson Drive, Lee Gate,
Hutchinson Road, Patrick Drive, and Webster Road. .
8. PL08-058 — Application for Site Plan Approval
1207309 Ontario Inc. (Magna)
Concession 2 E.Y.S. Part Lots 19 and 20
File D11-02-08'
THAT report PLOS-058 be received as information; and
THAT, subject to the resolution of all outstanding issues and the
submission of all fees and securities, Council authorize the Director of
Planning and Development Services to execute a site plan agreement
between the owner and the Town of Aurora to construct a 3 storey Arts
and Education building.
9. PLOB-059 — Application for Site Plan Approval
1435231 Ontario Inc. (1r'eritime Inc.)
159 and 191 Don Hillock Drive
File D11.03-08
THAT report PL08-059 be received as information; and
THAT, subject to the resolution of all outstanding issues and the
submission of all fees and securities, Council authorize the Director of
Planning and Development Services to execute a site plan agreement
between the owner and the Town of Aurora to construct a 8,400m'
(90,400ft') multi -unit industrial building.
11. Memorandum from the Director of Corporate Services
Re: Special General Committee Audit Committee Meeting
THAT the Special General Committee — Audit Committee meeting be
rescheduled to Tuesday, June 24, 2008 beginning at 7:00 p.m. prior to the
regular Council meeting.
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General Committee Report No. 08-25
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
ITEM # "4
f 3. Notice of Motion tabled by Councillor Gaertner
Re: Nokiidaa Trail
THAT staff be requested to provide a report on the status of the.linkage for
the Nokiidaa Trail between the Town of Aurora and the Town of
Newmarket.
CARRIED
V1 DELEGATIONS
(a) Ms Susan Dobson of the Women's Support Network
of York Region
Re: Sexual Harassment Week
The delegate was not in attendance.
(b) Ms Yvonne Cattrall, Aurora Selkies Swim Club
Re: Request for Equal Rights for Pool Use in Aurora
Ms Yvonne Cattrall addressed General Committee to, request equal
access to prime pool time, specifically after school and early evening
weekday hours. Ms Cattrall requested additional prime time pool hours
(one or two lanes) beginning in September 2008 as follows: Wednesdays
and Fridays from 6:00 a.m, to 7:30 a.m., and Mondays, Tuesdays,
Wednesdays or Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. all at the Aurora
Recreation Complex.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of the delegate,; and the additional material provided,
be referred to the Director of Leisure Services for a report.
CARRIED
(c) Ms Rosemary Park, Chair, Board of Directors
York Region Community Foundation
Re: Local Donor Funding for Non -Profit Sports Groups
Ms Rosemary Park addressed General Committee to request that the
Town.cf Aurora support the concept of, and assist in the administration of
flow -through funding from endowment funds established by local donors
for non-profit sports associations in Aurora.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to the
Director of Financial Services for a report, in consultation with the Director
of Leisure Services.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT Delegation e) — Ms Diane Silverio be brought forward at this time.
CARRIED
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COUNCIL - JUNE 10, 2008
General Committee Report No. 08-25
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
ITEM
(e) Ms Diane Silverio
Re: Item 2(6)—TSAC08-03 — Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Obstructions on Pinnacle Trail
(Added Item)
The delegate was not in attendance.
(d) Mr. John McGovern, Rice Commercial Group
Mr. Anthony Longo, Long's Brothers Food Market
Ms Kate Holloway, Carbonzero
Mr. Michael Rice, Rice Commercial Group
Re: Item 6-- PL08-056 - Proposed Alterations to the
Wellington Street Centre Median between
John West Way and Bayview Avenue
Associated with an Application for Site Plan Approval
(Added Item)
Mr. John McGovern, Rice Commercial Group, addressed General
Committee to provide an overview of the comments received pertaining to
installing a full -turns, signalized intersection on Wellington Street East, just
west of Bayview Avenue. Mr. McGovern advised that York Region has
provided approval, that Public Works confirmed it is technically feasible,
that Central York Fire Services initially stated that right -in, right -out only
would not be acceptable and that there would be no financial obligations
to the Town of Aurora. From an environmental standpoint, Mr. McGovern
advised that, based on findings by Carbonzem, there would be emissions
reduction from the proposed new entranceway as well as a reduction In
traffic from both eastbound and westbound lanes. Mr. McGovern also
cited other benefits of a full -turns access, suchas convenient and safe
access into the site; safe mid -block pedestrian crossing for the.Holland
Rive Trail; and "best case" scenario.access for EMS and fire protection. .
Mr. Ed Waite, Bank of Montreal, addressed General Committee in support
of the full -turns access, advising that a condition of the deal for the Bank
of Montreal was that the. full -turns access would be possible. Mr. Waite
advised that this access Is necessary in order to be competitive with other
sites.
Ms Kate Holloway, Carbonzerc, addressed General Committee to advise
that the effect of a full -turns access was studied and that the calculations
provided by the Rice Commercial Group are correct.
Mr. Anthony Longo, Longo's Brothers Food Market, addressed General
Committee in support of the full -turns access. Mr. Longo indicated that
three factors are considered when looking for an appropriate location for a
Longo's store: demographic fit, growing community and physical site.
Within the physical site, Mr. Longo stated, factors which are considered
are: sufficient parking, ease for customers to find the location and ease of
access. Mr. Longo stated that, since over 65% of customers are expected
to be arriving from the west, a full -turns access would be extremely
important for ease of access into the site.
Mr. Michael Rice, Rice Commercial Group, addressed General Committee
to advise that he had originally neglected to address the matter of a full -
turns access to the site, as he had underestimated two things: the resolve
of staff to protect the median, and the need for the tenants to have a full -
turns access. Mr. Rice reinforced the fact that a significant investment
would be made by the Rice Group to alter the median.
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COUNCIL - JUNE 103 2008
General Committee Report No. 08-25
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
ITEM
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of the delegates be received for information.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT item 6 be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
Councillor Gallo, having previously declared an interest in item 6, 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.
6. PL08-056 — Proposed Alterations to the Wellington Street
Centre Median between John West Way and
Bayview Avenue, Associated with an Application for
Site Plan Approval
15320 Bayview Avenue Holdings Limited
15320 Bayview Avenue, Aurora
File D11-03-07 -
General Committee recommends:
THAT Council support a full -turns signalized intersection along Wellington
Street, designed in accordance with the design parameters outlined by the
Region of York.
DEFEATED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the proposal by 15320 Bayview Avenue Holdings Limited for a full -
turns intersection on Wellington Street from the lands known municipally
as 15320 Bayview Avenue resulting in changes to the centre median and
landscaping along Wellington Street from Bayview Avenue to John West
Way not be supported.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT to facilitate the proposal by 15320 Bayview Avenue Holdings
Limited to achieve enhanced access to the subject lands, a right-in/right-
out access from Bayview Avenue be approved in addition to the right-
in/right-out access from Wellington Street.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Region of York be informed of the Town's position with respect
to the proposal by 1532C Bayview Avenue Holdings Limped (with respect
to a full -turns intersection).
CARRIED
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General Committee Report No. 08-26.
Tuesday, June 3, 2003
ITEM # 1 7
General Committee recommends:
THAT item 10 be brought forward for discussion.
10. PL08�051 —Application for Site Plan Approval
2163198 Ontario Inc. (Mainstay Suites Hotel)
4 Don Hillock Drive
File: 1311-06-08
General Committee recommends:
THAT staff report back to Council before authorizing the Mayor and
Clerk to execute the site plan agreement; and
THAT a report be provided to Council on the final building elevations
addressing any comments made by Council.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends,
THAT items 14 and 15 be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
14. CS08.023 —Graffiti Abatement Program Funding
General Committee recommends:
THAT report CS08-023 be received as Information; and
THAT Council approve the hiring of two summer students to undertake .
graffiti removal from public facilities in Town; and
THAT Council approve funding in the amount of $6,326, conditional on
staff completing the sponsorship agreement with the Federal Government
through Service Canada; and
THAT funding for this program be provided through the Operating Budget
Contingency Account; and
THAT a letter be sent to the utility companies seeking permission for
the Town to remove graffiti from their utility boxes and requesting
contribution towards the cost of graffiti removal.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the meeting be extended past 10:30 p.m.
CARRIED
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General Committee Report No. 08.25
Tuesday, June 3,2008
15. Motion Tabled by Councillor Collins-Mrakas
Re: Sustainable Landscaping Provisions
General Committee recommends:
THAT the matter be deferred to the June 10, 2008 Council meeting.
CARRIED
Councillor Collins-Mrakas left the meeting at 10:45 p.m.
4. PW08-019 — Introduction of a `Bag Tag" System
General Committee recommends:
THAT the matter be deferred to the June 17, 2008 General Committee
meeting..
CARRIED
Vil PRESENTATIONS BY THE COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE
None
Vill CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
2. TSACOO.03 — Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
May 14, 2008
General Committee recommends:.
THAT the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting minutes from the
May 14. 2008 meeting, be received and the recommendations contained
therein be approved.
CARRIED
Councillor McRoberts, having previously declared an interest in item 7, 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.
PLOB-067 — Application for Minor Site Plan Approval
York Region Board of Education
60 Wellington Street West
Blocks C and D, Plan 517 and Lot 7 and Part of Lots 6 and 8
Part 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 10 and 11 on Plan 65R-13015
File D11-04-08
General Committee recommends:
THAT report PL08-057 regarding the expansion to the parking lot at the
York Region Board of Education (Aurora Education Centre) offices be
received as information.
CARRIED
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COUNCIL - JUNE 109 2008 ITEM
General Committee Report No. 08-25
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
12. Memorandum from the Director of Corporate Services
Re: Replacement Committee Appointments
General Committee recommends:
THAT the matter be referred back to staff to review any other
committee openings that may occur.
CARRIED
IX NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION —COUNCILLORS
None
X CLOSED SESSION
None
XI ADJOURNMENT
General Committee recommends:
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 11:08 p.m.
CARRIED
THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 08-25 IS SUBJECT TO
FINAL APPROVAL AT COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008.
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ITEM #
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EXTRACT FROM GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 08-25
HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2008
15. Motion Tabled by Councillor Collins-Mrakas
Re: Sustainable Landscaping Provisions
General Committee recommends:
THAT the matter be deferred to the June 10, 2008 Council meeting..
CARRIED
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COUNCIL - JUNE 109 2008 ITEM # 2-2
For consideration in the Council Agenda June loth, 2008
Motion tabled by Councillor Collins-Mrakas
WHEREAS the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario, the Region of
York and the Town of Aurora have recognized the vital importance of water
'resources to the sustainability and the health and well being of our communities
and have enacted various regulatory mechanisms expressly protecting and/or
conserving water;
WHEREAS the Region of York, facing serious water constraints, is under outdoor
water use restrictions every year from May through August and, in Aurora, often
outright water bans through much of the summer;
WHEREAS according to Environment Canada, outdoor water use can account
for more than 50% of residential water use;
WHEREAS traditional landscaping (lawns; non-native species) is resource
intensive requiring significant amounts of water, pesticides and fertilizers;
WHEREAS traditional landscaping requires significant maintenance in the form,
of mowing, weeding and pruning at considerable financial and environmental
cost;
WHEREAS lawnmowers emit substantial quantities of Greenhouse Gases
(GHGs) and it is estimated that they contribute, according to a University of
Toronto report, approximately 3 — 5% of Canada's TOTAL air pollution;
WHEREAS according to a Suzuki Foundation report, one hour of lawn mowing
contributes the same level of emissions as a car emits in a 300 — 600km trip;
WHEREAS sustainable landscaping and in particular xeriscaping has the
potential to reduce water use by up to 75%, to reduce or eradicate cosmetic
pesticide use and to reduce GHG emissions due to energy intensive
maintenance activities by up to 80%;
WHERAS sustainable landscaping, through the re-establishment of native
species, can control invasive species and can increase biodiversity and hence
enhance the integrity of our ecosystem;
WHEREAS voluntary residential responsible water use and organic lawncare
initiatives such as York Region's "Water for Tomorrow — Water Efficient
Landscape Visits" have proven effeetive.in improving water conservation and
reducing cosmetic pesticide use in the Region;
WHEREAS the Town of Aurora firmly supports the need for the use of
sustainable design requirements in the built environment through the LEEDS
certification programme;
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For consideration in the Council Agenda June 10th, 2008
ITEM #
WHEREAS under the amendment to Bill 51, section 41.4.2.d (The Planning and
Conservation land Statute Law Amendment Act) municipalities will now be able
to control "sustainable design elements... including without limitation trees,
shrubs, hedges, plantings or other ground cover."
WHEREAS as no Municipality in the Greater Toronto Area has enacted
regulatory mechanisms requiring sustainable landscaping provisions in site plan
agreements, Aurora has the opportunity to take the lead in creating the first
enforceable "Green" standard in sustainable landscape design;
BE IT RESOLVED, that in order to reduce wateruse, to conserve and protect our
water resources, to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions, to reduce and/or
eliminate the need for pesticides, to reduce the need for landscape maintenance
and its associated financial and environmental costs, to reduce waste going to
landfill — THAT the Town of Aurora incorporate and/or require sustainable
landscaping provisions, most notably the use of Xeriscaping and similar water
and energy -efficient landscaping practices, in all future site plan agreements for
industrial, commercial, institutional and mixed use developments and in future
subdivision agreements as they pertain to the'boulevards only;
AND that the Town considers the implementation of similar sustainable
landscaping requirements on all Town -owned properties, in particular all Town -
owned boulevards;
AND that York .Region be requested to consider instituting a similar policy
requiring the application/implementation of sustainable landscaping provisions, in
particular the use of xeriscaping, on all regionally -owned properties including
boulevards;
AND that Staff be directed to bring forward to Council, at the next General
Committee meeting, a report outlining the method(s) by which sustainable
landscaping requirements can be implemented in and/or incorporated into the
site plan agreement process. Further, that this report should identify possible
solutions for Council's consideration with recommendations indicating potential
implications, financial or otherwise, of the options suggested.
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For consideration in the Council Agenda June I Oth, 2008
Motion tabled by Councillor Collins-Mrakas
WHEREAS Town of Aurora annually expends significant funds on goods and
services in . order to ensure the effective, efficient and fiscally responsible
management and operation of the municipality;
WHEREAS purchases of goods and services made on behalf of the Town of
Aurora have a direct and indirect impact on the environment;
WHEREAS green procurement policies have a demonstrable impact on reducing
the carbon footprint and hence the environmental impact of the municipality;
WHEREAS the Town of Aurora has already taken a significant step towards the
adoption of elements of a Green Procurement Policy with the choice of Bullfrog
Power - 100% green, emissions -free electricity — to supply the electrical power
needs of the Town Hall;
WHEREAS the implementation of a Green Procurement Policy will both reinforce
and enhance the Town of.Aurora's commitment to the application of the 3 Rs —
reduce, reuse and recycle;
WHEREAS a Green Procurement Policy will enable the Town of Aurora to
provide enhanced environmental education and awareness through the
communication of the Green Procurement Policy and its goals as well as the
related and subsequent information on "green" products and "green" services
available to residents of Aurora;
WHEREAS the adoption of a Green Procurement Policy will enable the Town of
Aurora to reduce its impact on the environment in a fiscally responsible manner;
BE IT RESOLVED that in order to reduce its carbon footprint, increase its use of
reusable and recyclable products, reduce waste going to landfill — in particular
electronics — THAT the Town of Aurora develop and implement a comprehensive
Green Procurement Policy so as to ensure that all purchases of goods and
services made on behalf of the Town of Aurora are both environmentally and
fiscally responsible;
AND that Staff be directed to bring forward to Council a report outlining the
potential elements of a Green Procurement Policy and the method(s) by which a
Green Procurement Policy may be developed for and implemented by the Town
of Aurora. In particular the report should focus on areas of potential application
and applicability. Further, that this report should identify possible solutions for
Council's consideration with recommendations indicating potential implications,
financial or otherwise, of the options suggested.
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MEMORANDUM Engineeriing Division
Public Works Department
Date: June 10, 2008
To: Mayor and Members of Council
From: 1. Simanovskis, Director of Public Works
Re: Northeast Quadrant Traffic Calming Plan
At its May 13, 2008 meeting, Council considered a May 7, 2008 e-mail from the
Director of Public Works regarding the Northeast Quadrant Traffic Calming Plan
(attached), and resolved:
"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."
The traffic calming measures in the northeast quadrant were installed during the
months of August and September in 2007 as part of the Mark Street, Oak Court
and Cedar Crescent road reconstruction project.
All the traffic calming measures were installed except three sets of speed
cushions on Mark Street. The installation of these speed cushions was deferred
to 2008 when the surface paving of Mark Street takes place. The three sets of
speed cushions on Mark Street are part of the approved traffic calming plan.
Council requested that the speed cushions not be installed at this time. The
possible impact if these cushions not installed on Mark Street will be clear after a
post -implementation of traffic flows, volumes and speed studies are conducted in
the area.
Pre -implementation traffic volume counts and speed studies were conducted in
various locations in the Study Area and the area to the north (Batson Drive,
Walton Drive, Spruce Street and Old Yonge Street) between April 11 and April 17
of 2007. The studies will be repeated after the installation of the surface paving on
Mark Street which was completed in May 2008.
The post -implementation traffic volumes and speed studies will be conducted in
the exact locations as per the pre -implementation in order to compare the results.
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ITEM # 4-2
These results counts are scheduled occur prior to the end of June to capture
traffic patterns during the school year.
Analysis of the traffic counts compared to design criteria and the pre -installation
counts will be undertaken and a summary report will be submitted by September
Zoos.
If it is identified that the three speed cushions on Mark Street are required, they
can be installed at a later date and funded by the cost savings realized through
deleting them from the current contract.
The above is provided for your information and any action deemed necessary.
it anovskis
Director of Public Works
tuwoi?e NE 1(diii.;
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MEMORANDUM I Public Works Department
Memo 01-08
Date: June 5, 2008
To: Mayor and Members of Council
From: Director of Public Works
Re:. Proposed widening of Bloomington Road between Leslie Street and the
404
At the March 4, 2008 Council meeting a delegation from Mr. Craig Glynn was presented
and the following action carried.
Mr. Craig Glynn, resident on Bovair Trail, submitted letters from many residents
on his street, as well as himself, expressing their concern regarding the level of
noise caused by traffic on Bloomington Road between Leslie Street and Highway
404. Mr. Glynn requested that some design features be considered to help
reduce the noise for residents in this area. Mr. Glynn requested that Council send
a request to the Region to investigate and provide a solution to lowering the
traffic noise levels coming from Bloomington Road between Leslie Street and
Highway 404.
Staff requested a response from York Region on March 10, 2008 and received a
response dated May 8, 2008 and is attached for information. The letter outlines the
updated noise analysis that was completed by MMM Consultants in May 2007 in
response to an updated Regional noise policy of March 2006. The study concluded that
the noise levels either now or at any time in the future would not warrant noise
mitigation.
A copy of the Regions response was forwarded to Mr. Glynn on March 3, 2008.
ar novskis, Director of Public Works
Ext_ 4371
Aft. Response from York Region, May 8, 2008
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ITEM #. 5 - 2
May 8, 2008
Ilmar Simanovski, P.Eng.
Director of Public Works
Department of Public Works
Town of Aurora
1 Municipal Drive, Box 1000
Aurora, ON L4G 6JI
Dear Mr. Simanovski:
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Teansporration and Works Departpmnt
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Pax: 905-&36-4590
Re: Bovair Trail — Request for Noise Mitigation
Bloomington Road (Y.R. 40) Widening and Reconstruction Project
Bathurst Street to Hwy 404
Town of Aurora, Town of Richmond Hill
Our File: T02(C) 9701 DD
Thank you for your letter dated March 10, 2008, requesting York Region to comment on
a resolution adopted by Town of Aurora Council regarding a request by a resident of
Bovair Trail for noise mitigation on Bloomington Road..
The proposed works are to widen Bloomington Road from two to four travelled lanes
with localized widenings to accommodate center turn lanes and exclusive turn lanes at
intersections.
The Environmental Assesssment (EA) Study for the Bloomington Road project was
completed by SNC Lavalin in the spring of 2004. The noise analysis undertaken as part
of the EA Study and based on the Regional guidelines at the time did not identify the
need for any noise mitigation throughout the projects limits.
The Region's Noise Policy was updated in March 2006 after the EA Study was .
completed. Therefore, in May of 2007, MMM Group (MMM) was retained by York
Region to review and update the noise analysis for the Bloomington Road project and
recommend mitigation features where warranted as per the Region's updated noise
policy.
The homes located on Bovair Trail are on average approximately 170m north of the
proposed centreline of Bloomington Road. Under the recent study undertaken by MMM,
the residence at 57 Bovair Trail was selected as a receptor location for analysis because
it's outdoor living area was closest to Bloomington Road (approximately 150m from
centreline) and therefore had the greatest potential for impact from traffic noise. The
The Regional Municipality of York, 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 6Z1
Tel: 905-895-1200, 1.877-GO4q--PORK, Pax: 905-830-6927
Internet: wQhAglbrryork, on.ra -
COUNCIL - JUNE 10, 2008
ITEM # 5-3
Bovair Trail — Request for No„e Mitigation
May 8, 2008 .
0arPilei'102 (C) 9701 DD
MMM study found that the future sound levels would not exceed 60dB and the
increment from pre construction conditions would not exceed 5dB. The MMM study
concluded that noise mitigation is not warranted for any property on the north and south
sides of Bloomington Road, between Leslie Street and Highway 404 including the
residences located on Bovair Trail either now or at any time in the future.
If you have any questions in this regard, please contact me, at (905) 830-4444, Ext. 5229.
Sincerely,
Salim Alibhai, P.Eng., PMP
Senior Project Manager
SA/ja/rnm
Copy to: Ditio Basso, Director, Capital Delivery, Roads Branch, Transportation Services
Steve Collins, Manager, Capital Delivery, Roads Branch, Transportation Services
Daniel Kostopoulos, Manager, Capital Delivery, Roads Branch, Transportation Services
Q%Tmnspodallon1T02 - Design and Planning%9701 - Bloomington Road - Bathurst St to 404MG tmral ConespondencelLocal
Municipalitiesllsimanovsld-Aurora-Noise Mitigation Bloomington Road 08May08.DOC _
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oP RICHMOND BILL
P.O. Box 300
225 East Beaver Creek Road
Richmond Hill, Ontario
Canada IAC 4Y5
905-771-8800
wwwaichmondhill.ca
May 28, 2008
Mr. Robert Panizza
Director of Corporate Services/Clerk
Town of Aurora
1 Municipal Drive
Aurora, ON L4G 6,11
Dear Mr. Panizza,
Re: Region of York Proposed Anti -Whistling Policy for Trains at RoadlRail Crossings —
(SREPW.08.051)
I am writing to advise that the Council of the. Town of Richmond Hill, at its meeting on May 26,
2008, approved the following recommendations:
a) That all costs for implementing an anti -whistling by-law affecting Regional
Road/Rail Crossings remain the responsibility of the Region of York and not be
passed on to the local municipality;
b) That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Region of York and all of the
Region's local municipalities.
In accordance with Council's directive, I am forwarding to your attention a copy of Council's
recommendations and a copy. of the staff report titled "Region of York Proposed Anti -Whistling
Policy for Trains at Road/Rail Crossings — SREPW.08.051" which was prepared by Marcel
Lanteigne, Manager of Transportation Traffic and Site Plans.
If you have any questions or require further information regarding the recommendations, please
contact Mr. Lanteigne at 905-771-8800, extension 2456.
Sincerely,
)o�n n a L. McLarty/
Town Clerk
Copy to: Marcel Lanteigne, Manager of Transportation Traffic and Site Plans
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ITEM # 6-2
GRIDLOCK TASK FORCE
Ma; 7, 2008
SREPW.08.051
TOWN OF RICHMOND PULL
Engineering & Public Works Departar;ent
Transportation, Environmental &, Development Engineering
SUBJECT: Region cf york Proposed AnEi-Whistling Policy for Trains at Road!;Iail
i,'I osvin igs
PURPOSE:
To respond to a Region: u`York proposed Anti-W istling Policy (see Exhibit 1),
RECC1YhP/1ENDA11 IGNS)t
a) That all costs for implementing an anti -whistling by-law affecting Regional Road/Pail
crossings remain the responsibility of the Region of York and not be passed on to the local
municipality.
b) That a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the Region .and all of the Region's local
municipalities.
Contact: Marcel Lanteigne, Ext. 2456
Submitted
gby:
Italo Brutto, P. Eng.
Commissioner of Engineering & Public Works
BACKGROUND:
by:
M.,j6an Anderton
of Administrative Officer
The Region of York has received a request f om Aurora residents requesting that an anti -
whistling by-law be enacted to prohibit train operators from using their whistle when
approaching at -grade crossings. Regional staff have advised the residents that they do not
support anti -whistling since it is a safety issue. Alternatives to the whistle such as automated
horn system are also not supported as they are not approved by Transport Canada.
The Tos,vri of Richmond Hill has had an anti -whistling by-law since 1987 and "Involves both
Regional and Town roads. However, Regional Council did not endorse this by-law and as such,
Regional staff have advised that the by-law is not valid for Regional roads.
Based on the analysis and research done by Regional staff on anti-whistfing.and supporting by-
laws, a proposal is being put forward to Regional Council recommending that, since the anti-
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sREPw.08.051
May 7, 2008
Page 2
whistling requests would come from "municipal residents' as opposed to. "York Region
residents", all costs associated with preliminary work and implementation will have to be
covered by the corresponding municipality. These costs would include:
a A safety audit completed by a specialized safety consultant;
• The safety audit approved by Transport Canada;.
® The installation of pedestrian gates if there are pedestrians in the area;
® An education program for area residents and users.
® The whistling prohibition be implemented only between the hours of 10:00 pm to 6:00
am.
The cost to install pedestrian gates is estimated at between $60,000 and $100,000 per location.
Federal grants provide up to 90% of the funding for the installation of railway safety devices. A
safety audit and education program will cost between $10,000 and $15,000 per location.
Regardless of any anti -whistling by-law, the train operator still has discretionary use of the
whistle. Any local by-laws are superseded by the rail authority's policies and the Railway Act.
It is staff's position that each municipality including the Region should be responsible for all the
cost's associated with any anti -whistling requests made to each governing municipality by the
residents onto which the rail line traverses. Adopting this approach would make the Region
responsible for the crossings on Regional Roads including Elgin Mills Road, 19`s Avenue and
Leslie Street. Whereas the Town would be responsible for the crossings on Town Roads
including Weldfick Road, Centre Street, Crosby Avenue and Bethesda Road.
FINANCIAL/STAFFING/OTI%I;R IMPLICATI.9,1a1S:.. .
The recommendation of this report,. if adopted by the Region of York, does not have any
financial impact on the Town of Richmond I-Ii1L
RELATIONSHIP TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommendation of this staff report demonstrates responsible municipal management.
CONCLUSION:
Staff concludes that, since this policy is being developed to address complaints raised by York
Region residents regarding Regional road crossings of railways, all associated costs should be
the Region's responsibility.
Attachment — Exhibit 1
ML/pm
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COUNCIL - JUNE 10, 2008
ITEM # s'4
T Y �, _U
COUNCIL ATTACHMENT 1
STATUS
Council ApprovedV N
CAD_Approved: Y N
TITLE: Anti -Whistling Warrant Criteria NO.:
Effective Date:
Latest Revision Date:
POLICY STATEMENT:
This policy provides a set ofcriteria when local municipalities request York Region support for a
local municipal anti -whistling by-law at railway crossings of Regional roads.
APPLICATION:
The criteria provide a consistent approach to deal with requests from area municipalities for the
implementation of anti -whistling within York Region.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this policy is to provide a set of criteria for area municipalities to follow when
requesting support of an anti -whistling by-law at locations on Regional roads.
DESCRIPTION:
This policy contains criteria for implementing anti -whistling on Regional roads that intersect
railway lines.
Criteria
Local municipalities mist make a formal request to the Region for support of an anti -
whistling by-!aw for each individual location where a railway crosses a Regional road at -
grade.
S7EPW.08.051 page I ot'?
Exhibit 1
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COUNCIL - JUNE 10, 2008
ITEM
Anti -Whistling Warrant G•iteria
February 2008
2. An anti -whistling by-law could be considered if the following conditions are satisfied and all
costs are incurred by the local municipality:
a. A safety audit is completed by a specialized safety consultant.
b. The safety audit is approved by Transport Canada.
c, If there are pedestrians in the area of the crossing, pedestrian gates must be installed,
d. An education program is developed for the affected area.
e. The whistling prohibition be implemented only between the hours of 10:00 p.m, and 6:00
a.m.
CONTACT:
Director, Operations, Roads Branch, Transportation Services Department
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ITEM # 7-1
Ontario 525 University Avenue
Medical Suite 200
Toronto, Ontario
Association M5G 2K7
Thursday, May 22 2008
Mayor PhyllisMorris
Mayor, Town of Aurora
1 Municipal DriveBox 1000
Aurora ON L4G 6J1
Dear Mayor:
Tel: 416599-2580
1.800-268.7216
Fax: 41 MDO-9309.
www.oma.org RECefVE'0
MAY 2 3 2000
MAYOR'S OFFICE
On March 25, 2008 the Government of Ontario included in its budget $38 million to create nurse -
only clinics. The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) believes this represents a marked departure
from the government's long-standing commitment to collaborative, integrated primary care models
that serve the best interests of patients.
It is my hope that as the representative voice of your community, you will join us in coat ruing to
promote collaborative care models so that the provincial govermne it takes whatever steps
necessary to ensure and insist your constituents — and our patients — have ready access to the care
that only a family physician can provide.
With the recent implementation of the pilot nurse practitioner clinic in Sudbury, Ontario's doctors
raised concerns with the Ministry of .Health Long -Term Cue that a "nurse -only" approach was
inconsistent with the goal of integrating health providers. The OMA has been clear in our concern
that before the province embarks on an approach that divides providers and lacks all evidence of
success, that the pilot must be evaluated to ensure patients are receiving seamless, integrated care.
The OMA has long supported the government's commitment to advancing collaborative models of
primary care — such as Family Health Teams — and were pleased with Budget 2008's funding of 50
- more of theses teams by 2011-12. We have also recently initiated other shared care models, where
nurses are joining already existing models, like Family Health Groups. Both of these models bring
together the training and experience of doctors, with mtrses and other health professionals, in order
to provide the highest level of quality care by the appropriate provider, at the appropriate time.
Quite simply, it is our responsibility to the communities we serve, to ensure we are doing everything
possible to provide them with the highest level of care. We would ask that you echo our can for the
Government of Ontario to take the necessary steps to ensure appropriate physician care in your
COYmnnnlly. - '
Sincerely, -
Kcn Amold Ml3 BCh
President
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ITEM #
Ministry of Citizenship
and Immigration
Minister
61b Floor
400 University Avenue
Toronto ON M7A 2119
Tel.: (416) 325-6200
Fax: (416) 325-6195
May, 2008
Dear Friends:
Mlnist6re des Affaires civiques
at de Fi7nmigration
Minlstre
e etage
400, avenue University
Toronto ON M7A 2R9
TO.: (416) 325-6200
T61ec.:(416) 325-6195
Re: Ontario Medal For Good Citizenship
Ontario
RECEIVED
MAY 2 6 2008
(MAYOR'S OFFICE
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 in the program by nominating a deserving citizen
before the deadline of August 17, 2008. Recipients will be presented with their medal by
the Lieuten Governor of ntario at a special ceremony at Queen's Park.
Nomination forms are now available on-line on the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration's
website at http://viww.citizenship.gov.on.catenglish/hoLlou . Follow the link to Ontario
Honours and Awards and download the form from the "Nomination Form" index. 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.
I encourage you to take the time to consider a deserving citizen in your community for an
Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship nomination. The men and women we honour stand as
shining examples to us all.
Yours truly,
The Honourable Michael Chan
Minister
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COUNCIL - JUNE.,1O9 2008 Confirming By-law 5038-08.0 - 1
.�°,ran of q�r THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
By-law Number 5038-08.0
°r BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by
Council Resulting From Council Meeting 08-17
on June 10, 2008.
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF
AURORA HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: -
THAT the actions of the Council at its meeting held on June 10, 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 10' DAY OF MAY, 2008.
READ THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 90TH DAY OF MAY, 2008.
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR
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ADDITIONAL ITEMS TABLED FOR
COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
➢ Presentation b) - The To of Aurora to receive the
Sustainable Community Award from the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities for the Green Bin Program
➢ Delegation b) - Mr. Stephen Mak, M Architecture Inc.
Re: Item 1(10) General Committee Minutes - PL08-051 —
Application for Site Plan Approval 2163198 Ontario
Inc. (Mainstay Suites Hotel), 4 Don Hillock Drive
ADDED ITEM
Panizza, Bob
Delegation (b)
From: Stephen Mak
Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 10:40 AM
To: Panizza, Bob
Subject: Delegation -- Aurora Mainstay -
Bob,
Further to our telephone conversation today, could you please add us to be making a
delegation to Council on the Aurora Mainstay matter, which is before Council, under a
General Committee item for the June 10th Council meeting.
Y-ca confirmation of this would be greatly appreciated.
If you have any questions regarding this, please call me at
Thanks,
Stephen Mak,
M Architecture Inc.
1
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ADDED ITEM
Presentation (b)
MEMORANDUM I Office of the Mayor
Date: June 10, 2008
To: Members of Council
From: Mayor Phyllis Morris
Re: Staff Being Recognized with Sustainable Community Award
in the Solid Waste Category
FROM PUBLIC WORKS
Peter Horvath
Angela Pucci
Amanda Newman
FROM COMMUNICATIONS
Kristen Yemm-Brodie
Michelle Outar
..............
Mayor Phyllis Morris
Joint Media Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Bin is in! program honoured as one
of Canada's greenest municipal projects
YORK REGION, Monday, June 2, 2008 — The northern six municipalities of York
Region (Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, Newmarket, King and Whitchurch-
Stouffville) received national recognition on May 31 in Quebec City for the Northern
Six Joint Waste Collection Contract and Green Bin program at the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Sustainable Community Awards.
The six municipalities took top honours in the waste management category for the
collaborative waste collection contract and launch of the green bin program in
September 2007. The awards recognize municipal leadership in sustainable
community development and give national recognition to projects that demonstrate
environmental excellence and innovation in service delivery.
"On behalf of FCM, I want to congratulate the six municipalities of northern York Region for winning a 2008
Sustainable Community Award in the waste management category," said FCM President Gord Steeves. "The
collaborative waste collection contract and implementation of the green bin program is an example of a'
practical and innovative solution that helps to secure the environmental, economic and social well-being of
Canada's communities."
The awards are open to all municipal governments and their private sector partners. To be eligible, projects
must have been completed within two years of the date of application, or be in the final stages of
implementation, and must have achieved measurable results.
At the awards ceremony, a special video aired featuring interviews from the winning municipalities. In this
video, the spokespeople representing the six municipalities indicated that the most important benefits of the
collaborative waste collection contract are the combined financial savings of $11 million over ten years, the
increased level of service to residents, and the significant increase in waste diversion.
As a group, the six municipalities diverted an additional 30% of waste from landfill within eight months of
implementing the green bin program and are well on their way to achieving the Region of York's waste
diversion target of 65%.
Since 2000, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' (FCM) Green Municipal Fund (GMF) and
CH2M HILL have been recognizing municipal governments across Canada with Sustainable
Community Awards for leadership in environmental excellence and innovation in service delivery.
Along with environmental benefits, winning projects demonstrate the economic and social
advantages of sustainable community development.
Media contacts
Newmarket
Crystal Moss -
905-953-5300, ext. 2042
E-mail: cmossAmewmarketca
Web: www.newmarket.ca
East Gwillimbury
Licinio Miguelo
905-478-4282 ext. 275
E-mail: Imig ueloPeastgwlll im bury. ca
Web: www.eastgwillimbury.ca
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Aurora
Kristen Yemm
905-727-3123 ext. 4228
E-mail: kyemm(@,e-aurora.ca
Web: www.e-aurora.ca
Georgina
Bob Fortier
905-476-4301 ext. 230
E-mail: rtortierangeorgina.ca
Web: www.deorgina ca
W hitch urch-Sto uffville
Andrew Brouwer
905-640-1910, ext. 321
E-mail: andrew.brouweratownofws com
Web: www.townofws.00m
Township of King
Larry Hollett
905-833-5321 e)t. 269
E-mail: Ihol IettCa)k ing.ca
Web: www.kinq.ca
AURORA Bast"Gw ltimbury T�.. A WHI C SPCA-5TOUFFVILLE"•
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