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COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
N0.08-30
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
CLOSES SESSION - 6mmOO P.M.
REGULAR MEETING -1:00 P.M.
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AURORA
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
NO. 08-30
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
H APPROVAL OF AGENDA
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department be
approved as presented.
/if CLOSED SESSION
THAT Council resolve into a Closed Session to consider the following
matter:
Labour Relations matter regarding identifiable individuals
UPON CONCLUSION OF THE CLOSED SESSION, IF TIME PERMITS, THERE WILL BE
A RECESS UNTIL 7:00 P.M. AT WHICH TIME THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
WILL BEGIN.
Council Meeting No. 08-30 Page 2 of 6
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
IV OPEN FORUM
V ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes of November 10, 2008, Meeting Number 08-29 pg. 1
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Council minutes of November 10, 2008, meeting number 08-29
be adopted as printed and circulated.
VI PRESENTATIONS
(a) Presentation of the Arts & Culture Awards
VII PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vlll DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
IX ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
X DELEGATIONS
a) Ms Melissa Spellen and Ms Ingrid LeClaire, pg. 11
Board Members -York Region Children's Aid Society
Re: Information about the York Region Children's Aid Society
b) Ms Leslie Woo, General Manager, Transportation Policy pg. 12
and Planning, Metrolinx
Re: Update on the Draft Regional Transportation
Plan and Draft Investment Strategy
Related to Item 2 - PW08-046
XI CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Xll REGIONAL REPORT
Council Meeting No. 08-30
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Page 3 of 6
XIII NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION -COUNCILLORS
XIV READING OF BY-LAWS
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
5090-08.D BEING A BY-LAW to amend By-law No. 2213- pg. 39
78, as amended, being the Zoning By-law of the
Town of Aurora.
(268 Kennedy Street West - File: D14-05-07)
5091-08.0 BEING A BY-LAW to confirm actions by Council pg. 43
Resulting from Council Meeting 08-30 on
November 25, 2008.
III CLOSED SESSION - Continued if necessary
XVI ADJOURNMENT
Council Meeting No. 08-30
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Page 4 of 6
AGENDA ITEMS
1. General Committee Meeting Minutes No. 08-38 pg. 13
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the minutes of the General Committee Meeting No. 08-38 be
received and the recommendations carried by the committee be approved.
2. PW08-046 — Metrolinx Update on Draft Regional Transportation Plan pg. 22
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council receive Report No. PW08-046 regarding the status of the
Metrolinx Draft Regional Transportation Plan; and
THAT Council receive staff comments of the Draft Regional Plan as
submitted to Metrolinx on November 14, 2008,
3. Memorandum from the Director of Financial Services pg. 29
Re: 'Investing in Ontario Act 2008
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the memorandum from the Director of Financial Services, regarding
the Investing in Ontario Act 2008, be received for information.
4. Correspondence from the City of St. John's, Newfoundland pg. 34
His Worship Mayor Dennis O'Keefe
Re: Prince of Wales Prize for Municipal Heritage Leadership 2008
Awarded by the Heritage Canada Foundation
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THAT the correspondence from His Worship Mayor Dennis O'Keefe of
The City of St. John's, Newfoundland, be received for information.
Council Meeting No. 08-30
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Page 5 of 6
5. Adoption of Recommendations from Closed Session Meeting pg. 35
November 10, 2008
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the recommendations from the Closed Session Meeting held on
November 10, 2008 regarding the following matters be approved:
1. Property Matter — Stronach Aurora Recreation Centre
Town — Bondfield - NORR Claim
2. Personal Matter — Appointment of Accessibility Committee Member
THAT Mr. Tim Savage be appointed to fill the vacancy on the
Accessibility Advisory Committee.
3. Legal Matter — Solicitor Opinion, Re: Code of Conduct
4. Legal Matter— Mediation Hearing, Re: Identifiable Individual
5. Labour Relations Matter — Re: Identifiable Individuals
6. Legal Matter — Bluegrass - Application for Judicial Review
6. Adoption of Recommendations from Closed Session Meeting pg. 36
November 18, 2008
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the recommendations from the Closed Session Meeting held on
November 18, 2008 regarding the following matters be approved:
1. Labour Relations Matter - CAO Recruitment
2. Labour Relations Matter - Integrity Commissioner Appointment
THAT the Town retain the services of David Nitkin as the Town's
Integrity Commissioner.
Council Meeting No. 08-30 Page 6 of 6
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
7. Memorandum from the Acting Town Solicitor pg. 37
Re: Refusal by a Member of Council to Sign the Code of Conduct
Governing Council Members
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the memorandum be received for information.
COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 25y 2008 Council Minutes 08-29 - 1
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TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 08-29
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Monday, November 10, 2008
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Morris in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Collins-
Mrakas, Gaertner, Gallo, Granger, 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, Director of
Financial Serviceslrreasurer and Council/Committee
Secretary.
Mayor Morris called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor McRoberts declared an interest in item 2(5) - PW08-043 - Northeast
Quadrant Traffic Calming - Post -Implementation Monitoring Report due to his
residence being within the northeast quadrant, 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 Collins-Mrakas declared an interest in Items 7, 8(1), 8(4) and Closed
sesslon item t .- pertaining to the Stronach Aurora Recreation Centre due to her
spouse's business affiliation with Bondfield Construction.
II APPROVAL OFAGENDA
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department be
approved.
CARRIED
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COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 25, 2008 Council Minutes 08-29 - 2
Minutes of Council Meeting No. 08-29
Monday, November 10, 2008
Page 2 of 10
The Director of Corporate Services advised that a request for deferral of By-law 5080-
08.R has been submitted and should therefore be deferred.
Bob Panizza, Director of Corporate Services, introduced Ms Lucille King, the new
Director of Corporate ServicesfTown Clerk who was in attendance for her first time at
this meeting, to the Members of Council.
Ill . OPEN FORUM
No one spoke during Open Forum.
IV ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting Minutes of October 23, 2008 Meeting Number 08.28
Moved by Councillor Granger Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the Council minutes of October 28, 2008, meeting number 08-28 be
adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
V PRESENTATIONS
None
VI PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor McRoberts advised that Aurora's "Santa Under the Stars" Parade will
be taking place on November 22, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
Councillor McRoberts advised that the Annual Salvation Army Christmas Kettle
Drive is starting up for this season and people who are Interested In volunteering
their time to assist with the Kettles may contact the Info Aurora Desk at the Town
Hall.
Councillor Granger announced that the Aurora Christmas Dream Kick-off Party
will be taking place at Jonathon's Restaurant on Thursday, November 20, 2008.
Councillor Granger advised that the party will be featuring the live music of
George St. Kitts and the Motown Boys, and funds raised will be put toward the
Aurora Christmas Dream as well as the Aurora Food Pantry, Welcoming Arms
and the Salvation Army.
Mayor Morris advised that there will be a flu -shot clinic taking place on Thursday,
November 13, 2008 at the Seniors' Centre beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Mayor Morris advised that The Aurora Seniors' Centre will be holding their
annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 29. 2008.
VIl DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 2(4), 2(5), 4, 7 and 8 were identified for discussion.
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Council Minutes 08-29 - 3
Minutes of Council Meeting No. 08-29
Monday, November 10, 2008
Page 3 of 10
VIII ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Wilson. Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
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:
Special General Committee Meeting Report No. 08-36 Monday, October 27,
2008
THAT the report of the Special General Committee Meeting No. 08-36 be
received and the recommendations carried by the committee be approved.
3. PL08-119 — Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Vinder Holdings Inc.
15196 Leslie Street
Part of Lot.20, Concession 3, E,Y.S.
File D14-04.08
'THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Zoning By-
law Amendment application D14-04-08 scheduled for a Public Planning
Meeting to be held on December 17, 2008.
6. Correspondence from the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury
Re: Natural Gas Fired Power Generating Facility
THAT the correspondence from the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury,
regarding Natural Gas Fired Power Generating Facility, be received for
information.
6. Correspondence from the Town of East Gwillimbury
Re: Request to the Provincial and Federal Governments for
Increased Funding for Municipal Roads and Bridges
THAT the correspondence from the Town of East Gwillimbury, regarding
Request to the Provincial and Federal Governments for Increased
Funding for Municipal Roads and Bridges, be received and endorsed.
CARRIED
IX DELEGATIONS
a) Two Students from Lester B. Pearson Public School
and Two Students from Regency Acres Public School
Re: Winning Essays from Local Government Week
Mayor Morris; on behalf of Aurora Town Council, thanked Ms Norma Moffitt,
teacher at Regency Acres Public School and Ms Brigid Duggan, teacher at
Lester B. Pearson Public School, for their participation in the Town of
Aurora's 2008 Local Government Week Essay Contest. Each of the
teachers was presented with a framed certificate of appreciation from the
Mayor and Town Council.
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Council Minutes 08-29 - 4
Minutes of Council Meeting No. 08-29
Monday, November 10, 2008
Page 4 of 10
Mayor Morris advised that there were many entries submitted and it was a
genuine challenge for the judges to determine winners among so many
superb essays. Mayor Morris announced and congratulated the four winning
students, Sarah Carmosino and Graham Wilson of Regency Acres Public
School and Megan Howe and Marley Delmas of Lester B. Pearson. Each of
the students read their essay to Members of Council, and were presented
with a gift bag from the Mayor and Council.
Moved by Councillor Collin-Mrakas. Seconded by Councillor McRoberts
THAT the delegates' speeches be received for information.
CARRIED
X CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
2, General Committee Meeting Report No. 08-37 Tuesday, November 4, 2008
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM THE
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING Nq OS-37 TUESDAY NOVEMBER4 2008
(4) FS08-049 — Church Street School Cultural Centre Payment to Aurora
Historical Society
- THAT report FS08-049 be received; and
THAT Council approve the payment of $10,000 to the Aurora Historical
Society for services performed by the Aurora Historical Society staff.
On a recorded vote the motion was CARRIED.
YEAS:8 NAYS:1
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Collins-Mrakas, Gaertner, Gallo, Granger,
MacEachern, McRoberts, Wilson and Mayor Morris
VOTING NAYS: Councillor Buck _
Councillor McRoberts, having previously declared an interest in item 2(5); did not take
part in the discussion or the vote called for in this regard.
(5) PW08-043 — Northeast Quadrant Traffic Calming Post -Implementation
Monitoring Report
Moved by Councillor Collins-Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT pages 23 to 27 from report PW08-043 - Appendix "A" - Northeast
Quadrant Post -Implementation Monitoring Report, Dillon Consulting
limited, October 2008. be posted on the Town'swebsite.
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Minutes of Council Meeting No. 08-29
Monday, November 10, 2008
Page 5 of 10
On a recorded vote the motion was CARRIED.
YEAS:7 NAYS:1
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Collins-Mrakas, Gaertner, Gallo, Granger,
MacEachern, Wilson and. Mayor Morris
VOTING NAYS: Councillor Buck
Councillor McRoberts abstained from voting.
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT report PWOB-043 be received; and
THAT the recommendations of the Post -Implementation Monitoring Report
be referred to a Traffic Safety Advisory Committee meeting.
On a recorded vote the motion was CARRIED.
YEAS:7 NAYS:1
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Collins-Mrakas, Gaertner, Gallo, Granger,
MacEachern, Wilson and Mayor Morris
VOTING NAYS: Councillor Buck
Councillor McRoberts abstained from voting.
Moved by Councillor Collins-Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT staff be directed to proceed with the installation of speed cushions
on Mark Street, as recommended in the report.
On a recorded vote the motion was CARRIED.
YEA& 6 NAYS:2
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Gaertner, Gallo, Granger, MacEachern, Wilson
and Mayor Morris
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Buck and Collins-Mrakas
Councillor McRoberts abstained from voting.
Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor Gallo
THAT the balance of the report of the General Committee Meeting No. 08-
37 be received and the recommendations carried by the committee be
approved.
CARRIED
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COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 25, 2008
Council Minutes 08-29 - 6
Minutes of Council Meeting No. 08-29 .
Monday, November 10, 2008
Page 6 of 10
4. Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Development
Re: Additional Information Pertaining to Report
PL08-116 -Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Removal of (H) Holding Provision
Ridgewood Developments Inc.
180.John West Way
Part Lot 82, Concession 1 EYS, Parts 1 and 2, 6511-28582
File Number: D14.17-08
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT Council enact By-law 508E-08.D to remove the Holding (H)
provision to allow the subject lands to be developed for a residential
apartment building.
CARRIED
Councillor Collins-Mrakas, having previously declared an interest in item 7, did not take
part in the discussion or the vote called for in this regard.
7. Memorandum from the Director of Corporate Services
Re: Stronach Aurora Recreation Centre Authorization of Payment for
Bulkhead Repairs
MovedbyCounciflorMacEachern Seconded by Councillor McRoberts
THAT the memorandum from the Director of Corporate Services,
regarding authorization of payment for bulkhead repairs at the Stronach
Aurora Recreation Centre, be received. for information.
CARRIED
Councillor Collins-Mrakas, having previously declared an interest in item 8(1) and 8(4),
did not take part in the discussion or the vote called for In this regard.
8. Adoption of Recommendations from Closed Session Meeting of October
28, 2008
Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the recommendations from the Closed Session Meeting held on
October 28, 2008 regarding, the following matters be approved:
Property Matter — Stronach Aurora Recreation Centre Payment of
Bulkhead Repairs
THAT the Director of Corporate Services be directed to place the
memo regarding the payment of bulkhead repairs at the Stronach
Aurora Recreation Centre on the next Council agenda.
Property Matter — Memo from Councillor Collins-Mrakas Regarding
Stronach Aurora Recreation Centre Payment of
Bulkhead Repairs
CARRIED
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Council Minutes 08-29 - 7
Minutes of Council Meeting No. 08-29
Monday, November 10, 2008
Page 7 of 10
Moved by Councillor Gallo
Seconded by Councillor McRoberts
THAT the recommendation from the Closed Session Meeting held on
October 28, 2008 regarding the following matter be approved:
Labour Relations Matter— Job Evaluation Process
On a recorded vote the motion was CARRIED,
YEAS:8 NAYS:1
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Collins-Mrakas, Gaertner, Gallo, Granger,
MacEachern, McRoberts, Wilson and Mayor Morris
VOTING NAYS: Councillor Buck
Moved by Councillor Collins-Mrakas Secondedby Councillor McRoberts
THAT the recommendations from the Closed Session Meeting held on
October 28, 2008 regarding the following matter be approved:
Legal Matter Solicitor Opinion Regarding Telephone Logs
THAT the Director of Corporate Services be requested to place the
following statement on the next Council agenda:
During this term of Council it was discovered that the former Mayor
monitored the telephone logs that listed all incoming and outgoing
calls made to/from each member of Council for the period from
September 2004 to October 31; 2006;
Since that time however, a policy has been adopted by Council to
ensure such occurrence is not repeated.
On a recorded vote the motion was CARRIED.
YEAS:8 NAYS:1
VOTING YEAS: . Councillors Collins-Mrakas, Gaertner, Gallo, Granger,
MacEachern, McRoberts, Wilson and Mayor Morris
VOTING NAYS: Councillor Buck
Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Granger
THAT the recommendation from the Closed Session Meeting held on
October 28, 2008 regarding the following matter be approved:
Personal Matter— Regarding an Identifiable Individual
CARRIED
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Minutes of Council Meeting No. 08.29
Monday, November 10, 2008
Page 8 of 10
XI REGIONAL REPORT
Mayor Morris advised that there has been some public concern that the Town of
Aumra may have refused the Region of York from providing an information
meeting in Aurora regarding the Planning for Tomorrow - Places to Grow
initiative. Mayor Morris advised that she had spoken to Regional -staff who
confirmed that the Town of Aurora was simply not one of the four "Regional
Growth Centres' as identified by the Region and therefore was not among the
four municipalities where these public information sessions were held, and that a
letter which was requested by Mayor Morris was by the Region to that effect.
Mayor Morris advised that the Region has begun its budget process for 2009.
Mayor Morris advised that the Region has planned an upcoming Education
Workshop to address the issue of municipal representation at the Regional
Council meetings.
Xll NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION —COUNCILLORS
Councillor Collins-Mrakas expressed her thanks to the families who have
donated 3 bags full of hats, scarves and mittens for the 'Warm Hearts Warming
Hands" initiative and she advised that the kits are made up and will be donated to
Aurora's elementary schools in late November and early December. Councillor
Collins-Mrakas invited her fellow Councillors to join In and help distribute the kits
to the schools.
Councillor Collins-Mrakas thanked Shelley Ware, Special Events Coordinator for
all of her assistance with the collection of donations for the "Warm Hearts
Warming Hands" initiative.
Mayor Morris provided an update of the current status of the Ontario Power
Authority's power plant project. Mayor Morris advised that there are six sites
currently being considered by the Ontario Power Authority, for a natural gas fired
power peaking plant. Mayor Morris advised that none of the six sites under
consideration are located within the Town of Aurora. .
Mayor Morris advised that the Town of Aurora has received a response from the
Region with regard to the Town's position on the power generation issue, and
suggested that this letter be placed on the next General Committee Agenda.
Councillor Granger inquired about the file closure process for the Northland
Power application regarding the Ontario Hydro - power peaking plant proposal.
The Director of Planning and Development advised that, in light of the fact that
Northland Power Inc, has not submitted a proposal for a peaking generation
facility to the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) for the Bloomington site in Aurora
for consideration, the planning applications would likely be withdrawn by the
applicant and closed.
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Minutes of Council Meeting No. 08-29
Monday, November 10, 2008
Page 9 of 10
Xlll READING OFBY-HAWS
Moved by CouncillorMacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gallo
THAT the following
listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
5050-08.R
BEING A. BY-LAW to designate a certain property as being
of Historical and/or Architectural Value or Interest "The De
La Hays House", 40 Wells Street.
5051-08.R
BEING A BY-LAW to designate a certain property as being
of Historical and/or Architectural Value or Interest "The
Eleanor and Ernest Robinson House", 96 Wells Street.
5052-08.R
BEING A BY-LAW to designate a certain property as being
of Historical and/or Architectural Value or Interest "The
George Russell House", 42 Temperance Street. ,
5053-08.R
BEING A BY-LAW to designate a certain property as being
of Historical an&or Architectural Value or Interest "The
Blacksmith's Tree", 15260 Yonge Street,
5078-08.R
BEING A BY-LAW to designate a certain property as being
of Historical and/or Architectural Value or Interest "The
Benjamin Willis House", 80 George Street.
5079-D8.R
. BEING A BY-LAW to designate a certain property as being
-
of Historical and/or Architectural Value or Interest "The
Morley Andrews House", 92 Wells Street.
- 5081-08.R
BEING A BY-LAW to designate a certain property as being .
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of Historical and/or Architectural Value or Interest "Victoria
Hall" also known as "The Disciples of Christ Church" 27
Mosley Street
5082-08.R
BEING A BY-LAW to designate a certain property as being
'
of Historical and/or Architectural Value or Interest "Alloa
Lea", 100 Old Yonge Street.
5088-08.D
BEING A BY-LAW to amend By-law No. 2213-78, as
amended, being the Zoning By-law of the Town of Aurora.
(Part of Lot 82, Con 1, E.Y.S., Parts 1 and 2, 65R-28582)
D14-17-08 (Ridgewood)
5089-08.H
BEING A BY-LAW to appoint Lucille King as the Town Clerk
and to establish the duties and responsibilities of the Town
Clerk
5091-08.0 BEING A BY-LAW to confirm actions by Council resulting
from meeting 08-29 on Monday, November 10, 2008
CARRIED
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Council Minutes 08-29 - 10
Minutes of Council Meeting No. 08-29
Monday, November 10, 2008
Page 10 of 10
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gallo
THAT the following by-law be deferred to the next meeting of Council.
5080-08.R BEING A BY-LAW to designate a certain property as being
of Historical and/or Architectural Value or Interest "The
Babcock House", 144 Wellington Street.
-- CARRIED
XIV CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT Council resolve into a Closed Session to consider:
1. Property Matter .— StronaO Aurora Recreation Centre Town —
Bondfield - NORR Claim
2. Personal Matter —Appointment of Accessibility Committee Member
3. Legal Matter --Solicitor Opinion Regarding Code of Conduct
4, Legal Matter — Mediation Hearing Regarding Identifiable Individual
5. Labour Relations Matter —Regarding Identifiable Individuals
6. Legal Matter— Bluegrass - Application for Judicial Review
CARRIED
XV ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Wilson
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
CARRIED
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR BOB PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK
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COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 25, 2008 Delegation a.- 1
Eastwood, Carrie
To: Eastwood, Carrie
Subject: FW: Aurora - Delegation Request Form
Name = Melissa SpelIen
EmailAddress = melissa.spellen
Meeting Date = Council
Town =Aurora
Subject = York Region Children'sAid Society Presentation GroupRepresented = York Region Children's Aid
Society
As Board members of the York Region Children's Aid Society, Ingrid LeClaire and myself, both residents of
Aurora, would like the opportunity to make a short presentation intended to raise awareness and provide
some information on the Children's Aid Society.
COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 25, 2008 Delegation b - 1
From: Fran Agnew[mailto:Fran.Agrnew@metrolinx.com]
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 10:41 AM
To: Clarke, Ann
Subject: RE: Confirmation of Council presentation
Good morning, Ann -1 actually have an update this morning. Rob will not be able to present to the Council on Monday, however
our General Manager, Transportation Policy and Planning, Leslie Woo will be able to give the Aurora Council an update on the
Regional Transportation Plan. If that is ok at your end we will proceed with that plan and I will have the slide presentation
forwarded to the clerks department. The presentation is quite large and we often find that it will not email. We can send a pdf of
the presentation, which will allow the clerks department to see the content, however because of some of ]he animation, the pdf
can not be substituted for the PowerPoint document at the time of the presentation. Leslie will bring the presentation on a usb
stick when she comes.
Sorry about the last minute substitution, however Leslie is also an excellent speaker and has been the primary person responsible
for the development of the transportation plan.
Let me know if this works for you.
Fran
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COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 25, 2008 ITEM # 1 -'
AUuo"
TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
NO. 08-38
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
ATTENDANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Councillor Granger in the Chair; Mayor Morris,
Councillors Buck (arrived at 7:07 p.m. and left at
10:35 p.m.), Collins-Mrakas, Gaertner (arrived at 7:05
p.m.), Gallo, MacEachern, McRoberts and Wilson
MEMBERS ABSENT None
OTHER ATTENDEES Acting Chief Administrative Officer, Director of
Corporate Servicesfrown Clerk, Director of Building,
Director of Leisure Services, Director of Planning,
Director of Public Works, Director of Financial
Services/Treasurer, and Council/Committee Secretary
Counciflor Granger 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.
11 APPROVAL OF AGENDA
General Committee recommends:
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department,
with the following additional items, be approved:
F Delegation b) — Mr. Charles Sequeira, Seniors' Association
Re: Item 7 - PW08-047 — Implementation of a Snow Windrow
Clearing Program for Seniors and Physically
Challenged Residents
Delegation c) — Mr, Terry Redvers
Re: Item 8 - ADM08-018 — Aurora Sports Dome — Permit Fees
➢ New Item 17 - FS08-053 —Building Canada Fund
Closed Session:
Labour Relations Matter— CAO Recruitment
Labour Relations Matter— Integrity Commissioner Appointment
CARRIED
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COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 25, 2008 ITEM # 1 - 2
General Committee Report No. 08-38
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Page 2 of 9
III ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
Special General Committee Meeting Minutes, 08-36, October 27, 2008
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Special General Committee Meeting minutes 08-36 be adopted..
W-ITRRAX
General Committee Meeting Minutes, 08-37, November 4, 2008
THAT the General Committee Meeting minutes 08-37 be adopted.
CARRIED
IV DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 16 and 17 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 some:
1. ART08.08 -Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
.October 30, 2008
THAT the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Meeting minutes from the
October 20, 2006 meeting be received and the recommendations
contained therein be approved.
2. AAC08-05- Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
November 5, 2008
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting minutes from the
November 5, 2008 meeting be received and the recommendations
contained therein be approved.
4. Central York Fire Services - Joint Council Committee Meeting Minutes
September 16, 2008 and October 21, 2008
THAT the Central York Fire Services - Joint Council Committee meeting
minutes from September 16, 2008 and October 21, 2008 be received for .
information.
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ITEM # 1 - 3
General Committee Report No. 08-38
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Page 3 of 9
5. PLOB-120—Application to Amend the Zoning By-law
Robert Delcourt and Rut Chan Lin
268 Kennedy Street West
Part Lot 79, Concession 1 King, Part 4, 65R-27428
File D14-06-07
Related Consent File D10-(04-05)-07
THAT report PL08-120 be received as Information; and
THAT servicing allocation for two (2) residential infill building lots be
provided to the subject application from the core area infill assignment;
and
THAT Council enact implementing Zoning By-law 5090-08.1) related to the
Zoning By-law Amendment Application for Robert Delcourt and Rui Chan
Lin (File D14-05-07).
6. PWOB-045 — York Region Transit— Annual Service Plan — 2009 Draft Report
THAT Council receive report PWOB-045 for information regarding York
Region Transit Annual Service Plan 2009 Draft Report; and
THAT Council request York Region Transit to address the comments of
this report.
12. C808-042— Council Pending List
THAT report GS08-042 — Council Pending List be received for information.
14. FS08-050 — Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Property Taxes under
Section 357 of the Municipal Act
THAT the property taxes in the amount of $36,371.61 be adjusted In
accordance with Section 357 of the Municipal Act, 2001 S.O. 2001 c. 25,
as emended, of which the Town of Aurora's share totals $10,148.42; and
THAT the associated interest, if applicable, be cancelled in proportion to
the property taxes adjusted, and
THAT the Director of Finance/Treasurer be directed to adjust the
Collector's Roll to reflect these property tax Adjustments.
15. Correspondence from York Region
Re: Town of Aurora's Enquiry on the Region's Information Report on
Proposed Sites for Private Electric Power Generation
THAT the correspondence from York Region regarding the Town of
Aurora's enquiry on the Region's information report on proposed sites for
private electric power generation be received for information.
CARRIED
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General Committee Report No. 08-38 -
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Page 4 of 9
VI DELEGATIONS
a) Mr. Vino Jeyapalan, CEO and Founder, Youth Environmental
Network of York Region
Re: Item 3 (Delegation ) - Ecological Action Conference
Mr. Vino Jeyapalan addressed General Committee to request support from the
Town of Aurora for an Ecological Action Conference. Mr. Jeyapalan advised that
the conference would run from 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on April 1, 2009 and that
Council Chambers would be required In order to hold approximately 200 people
for the keynote session, as well as several other meeting rooms for other
sessions. Mr. Jeyapalan requested financial support in the amount of $3,723.50
in order to cover catering, promotional materials and other sundry items. Also,
Mr. Jeyapalan advised that the fee for Ms Severen Suzuki, the keynote speaker,
would be covered by PowerStream.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of the delegate be received.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT Item 3 be brought forward for discusslon.
CARRIED
3. EAC08-05 — Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
November 6, 2008
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THAT the matter pertaining to an Ecological Action Conference be
referred to the Environmental Advisory Committee to decide whether
this initiative, in the amount of $3,723.50, should be funded from that
committee's budget
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the balance of the Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting
minutes from the November 6, 2008 meeting be received and the
recommendations contained therein be approved.
CARRIED
(b) Mr. Charles Sequeira, Seniors' Association
Re: Item 7 — PW08-047 — Implementation of a Snow Windrow
Clearing Program for Seniors and Physically Challenged
Residents
(Added Item)
Mr. Charles Sequeira addressed General Committee to request that the
proposed snow windrow clearing program be provided at no cost to eligible
residents. Mr. Sequeira indicated that, since the snow windrows are created by
Town vehicles, the removal of them should be the Town's responsibility. Mr.
Sequeira also advised that many municipalities in York Region offer this service
at no charge to eligible residents.
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General Committee Report No.08-38
Tuesday, November 1,8, 2008
Page 5 of 9 -
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to item 7 on
the agenda.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
General Committee recommends:
THAT item 7 be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
7. PW08-047 — Implementation of a Snow Windrow Clearing Program
for Seniors'and Physically Challenged Residents
General Committee recommends:
THAT the _Town of Aurora provide the snow windrow clearing
program al full cost recovery for $70 per household; and
THAT Council direct staff to report back In the Spring of 2009 on the
programs successes and challenges; and
THAT, when the program is reviewed in the Spring of 2009, the
options of outsourcing the entireprogram to an external contractor
with no Town involvement, and delivering the program through a
tendering process, be considered; and
THAT staff be directed to review the 40 "hotspots" indentified; and
THAT windrow clearing requests from residents be referred to
Neighbourhood Network for volunteer services; and
THAT local high school students be encouraged to fulfill their
volunteer requirements through offering windrow clearing to seniors.
General Committee considered the following amendment:
THAT the Director of Public Works send a letter to all local high
school principals, requesting that a program be set up for students
to offer windrow clearing in order to fulfill volunteer requirements.
CARRIED
The main recommendation was CARRIED AS AMENDED.
(c) Mr. Terry Redvers, President, Aurora Sports Dome
Re: Item 8 — ADM08-018 — Aurora Sports Dome — Permit Fees
(Added item)
Mr. Terry Redvers addressed General Committee to provide a chronology
pertaining to the establishment of the tri-party agreement between the Town of
Aurora, the Aurora Youth Soccer Club and the Aurora Sports Dome, and
subsequent events. Mr. Redvers advised that the agreement indicated the Town
of Aurora would waive all fees, charges and taxes for the Aurora Sports Dome.
Mr. Redvers was subsequently requested to pay $32,000 in building permit fees,
which he expected to be returned to him as per the agreement, and for which he
is still waiting.
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General Committee Report No. 08-38
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Page 8 of 9
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of the delegate be received.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT item 8 be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
8. . ADM08.018 —Aurora Sports Dome — Permit Fees
General Committee recommends:
ITEM # 1 - i
THAT report ADM08-018 regarding the Aurora Sports Dome — Permit
Fees be received for information; and
THAT the Town of Aurora provide a full reimbursement of the
building permit fees to the Aurora Sports Dome of $32,155; and
THAT all necessary steps be taken to facilitate the payment.
General Committee considered the following amendment:
THAT, if legally permitted, the Director of Finance be directed to take
the funds for compensation from the Building Reserve Fund.
CARRIED
The main recommendation was CARRIED AS AMENDED.
Vll PRESENTATIONS BY THE COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE
None
Vlll CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
9. FS08-052 — Update of the AMOILAS Electricity Program
General Committee recommends:
THAT report "Update of the AMC/LAS Electricity Program" be received for
information; and
THAT Council reconfirm our position to join the AMO/LAS Electricity
Program.
CARRIED
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General Committee Report No. 08-38
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Page 7 of 9
ITEM # 1 -
10. LS08-049 —Leisure Services Corporate Sponsorship Revenue Reserve
Fund
General Committee recommends:
THAT Council approve a reserve fund for all Leisure Services corporate
sponsorship dollars raised annually by the department; and
THAT all excess funds beyond the annual budget target be placed in the
reserve; and
THAT. all deficit funding below the annual budget target be provided from
the reserve.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
General Committee recommends:
THAT item 13 be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
13. BA08-009 — CSI Aurora — Survey Results and Customer Service Models
General Committee recommends;
THAT Council receive report BA08-009 as background information on the
Customer Service Initiative, CSI Aurora; and
THAT report BA08-009 be referred to a Special General Committee
meeting to be scheduled for Monday, December 15, 2008 to discuss
Customer Service for the Town.
CARRIED
11. LSOB-050 — Energy Management Retro-fits Aurora Community Centre
General Committee recommends:
THAT Council award the contract for Arena Ice Plant Energy Management
Retro-fits at the Aurora Community Centre to CIMCO Refrigeration in the
amount of $61,501.00, excluding GST.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
16. LS08-048 — Alternative Ground Covers for Municipal Boulevards
(deferred from November4, 2009 General Committee)
General Committee recommends;
THAT the General Committee receive report LS08-048 as information;
and
THAT the General Committee refer this report to the Environmental
Advisory Committee for their consideration; and
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General Committee Report No. 08-38
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Page 8 of 9
THAT the General Committee direct staff to report back to Council
regarding the development of a small scale test trial program of
alternative ground covers on municipal boulevards.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
General Committee recommends:
THAT meeting be extended until 11:00 p.m.
CARRIED
17. FS08-053— Building Canada Fund
(Added item)
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Town of Aurora approve the application for a Building
Canada Fund Grant in the amount of $4,840,000 for Wastewater
Infrastructure Rehabilitation; and
THAT the Towns one third share of the funding come from the
Water/Sewer Obligatory Reserve Fund.
CARRIED.
General Committee recommends:
THAT meeting be extended until 11:15 p.m.
CARRIED
IX NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION— COUNCILLORS
Mayor Morris advised that the Town of Aurora received a letter from the Ministry
of Finance and Ministry of Revenue advising that the Town has received a capital
grant in the amount of $1,716,413.
Councillor Gaertner inquired about point #11 in the agreement between the Town
of Aurora and the Aurora Sports Dome with respect to who would be responsible
for the supply and installation of air conditioning, to which the Director of Leisure
Services responded that it would be the Town of Aurora's expense.
Councillor Granger requested an update pertaining to sponsorship for the
Stronach Aurora Recreation Centre, to which the Director of Leisure Services
responded that Spirit Aurora indicated its dissatisfaction with Council's.decision
to alter the appearance of the plaques which would recognize sponsors. The
Director advised that he has requested written confirmation from Spirit Aurora
that they are no longer interested in participating, but that this has not yet been
received by the Town and therefore, the sponsors have not yet been contacted
with an update. Mayor Morris requested that the Director of Leisure Services
provide a memorandum outlining the circumstances.
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General Committee Report No. 08-38
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Page 9 of 9
X CLOSED SESSION
Labour Relations Matters
(Added Item)
General Committee recommends:
THAT General Committee resolve into a Closed Session to consider:
- Labour Relations Matter — CAD Recruitment
- Labour Relations Matter — Integrity Commissioner Appointment
CARRIED
XI ADJOURNMENT
General Committee recommends:
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
CARRIED
THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 08-38 IS SUBJECT TO
FINAL APPROVAL AT COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER25, 2008.
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COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 25, 2008 ITEM # 2
AUIZOR,A, TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL REPORT No. PW08-046
SUBJECT: Metrolinx Update on Draft Regional Transportation Plan
FROM: I. Simanovskis, Director of Public Works
DATE:. November 25, 2008
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT Council receive Report No. PW08-046 regarding, the status of the Metrolinx
Draft Regional Transportation Plan; and
THAT Council receive staff comments of the Draft Regional Plan as submitted to
Metrolinx on November 14, 2008.
BACKGROUND
Report No. PW08-031 — Status Update on the Regional Transportation Plan for the
Greater Toronto and Hamilton area — Prepared by Metrolinx, was submitted to Council on
July 15, 2008. Metrolinx has progressed along their work plan and released their Draft
Regional Transportation Plan and Investment Strategy.
COMMENTS
Transportation Vision of the Future
The draft plan outlines a vision of the future in which transportation becomes a seamless,
efficient, convenient, equitable and user centred. The major themes on realizing this vision
include:
• Reduce demands on the transportation system by minimizing unnecessary travel,
shortening travel distances and optimizing existing travel options;
• Increase choices of travel by providing a range of fully integrated, easily accessible,
attractive and sustainable modes of transit to encourage public transit and reduce
reliance on the automobile;
• Meet the needs of the traveller first by providing customers with the information,
tools and services they need to make travel easy;
• Build communities that make travelling easierthrough reduced travel distances and
providing alternate pedestrian, cycling and transit uses;
• Commit to continuous improvement through better customer understanding,
technology improvements, universal access and sustainable investment.
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ITEM# 2-2
November 25. 2008 .2. Report No. PW08-046
These themes are supported by staff and have been demonstrated through many Town
programs and initiatives both at the local level and through partnership with the Region.
Continued support in these areas promise to further advance public transportation in the
future:
Goals of the Regional Transportation Plan
Progress in delivering a transportation system will be guided by the following goals:
A. Having transportation choices
B. Creating comfort and convenience
C. Promoting active and healthy lifestyles
D. Creating safe and secure mobility
E. Fairness and transparency
F. Reducing carbon footprint
G. Reducing dependence on non-renewable.
H. Cornerstone of an attractive and well planned region
I. Promoting prosperity and competitiveness
J. Creating multi -modal integration
K. Creating interconnectedness
L. Being efficient and effective
M. Becoming fiscally sustainable
Staff support these goals as they will directly benefit the commuters who live and work in
the Town as well as those who travel through and beyond our borders.
Three Step Implementation Plan
Metrolinx is proposing a three step implementation plan consisting of quick wins, 15 year
priority investments and the 25 year investments. Projects that will directly benefit Aurora
commuters in these three phases are as follows:
Quick Wins
Early phases of the VIVA Yonge Street branch have been identified as a quick win. This
project has been identified as a quick win as the Region has been moving forward with this
project and it is well underway. The environmental assessments are nearing completion
and will be circulated for comment In the near future. Although the section of VIVAthrough
Aurora is not planned until 2013, dedicated lane service proposed on this route will benefit
all commuters by reducing travel times.
15 Year Horizon
The initiatives planned for the 15 year horizon that will benefit the.Town of Aurora include:
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ITEM # 2 -w
November 26, 2008 - 3 . Report No. PW08-046
• Increase on GO Transit service to full day, two way service all the way to Bradford.
• Extension of the Richmond Hill .GO Transit line to Bloomington Road (near 404).
These improvements in service will directly benefit all GO Transit commuters both through
increased service availability and alternate station access points.
25 Year Horizon
This planning period is proposing the further extension of the Richmond Hill Go Transit line
from Bloomington Road to Aurora Sideroad resulting in further access to this vital mode of
transit.
Implications of the Plan on the Town of Aurora
The regional transportation plan will result in a net benefit to the Town if timely progress is
made both in the capital infrastructure projects proposed as well as in the implementation
of the 15 strategic directions identified in the plan:
Both components are critical in delivering a successful public transit system that will service
the Region effectively. The benefits to the Town will increase as transit options for
commuters originating outside of the community improve.
Additional information on the Metrolinx plan can be found at www.metrolinx.com.
OPTIONS
1. As recommended in this report.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
None.
CONCLUSIONS
Metorlinx has been charged with the role of planning long range transportation for the
Greater Toronto and Hamilton area. The Draft Regional Transportation Plan outlines a 25
year program for delivering key regional infrastructure and policies towards creating a world
class transit system.
The Town of Aurora will directly benefit from several.of these projects at the local level as
well as regional benefits for those residents that require convenient access to regional
destinations.
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ITEM # 2 -;
November 25, 2008 - 4 - Report No. PW08-046
LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal A: Foster and enhance a strong and stable economy consistent with the attributes of
a sustainable community.
Goal C: Promote a healthy environment that fosters social and physical well being
ATTACHMENTS
• Appendix "A" - Map entitled 15 Year Plan"
Appendix "B" - Map entitled "25 Year Plan"
• Appendix "C" —Town Comments to Metrolinx
PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW
Management Team Meeting - November 12, 2008
l.-r. Sim novskis
Director of Public Works
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APPENDIX "A"
VEMBER 25, 2008 6
APPENDIX "B"
COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 25, 2008
ITEM# 2-7
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November 14, 2008
Metrolinx
20 Bay Street, Suite 901
Toronto, ON M5J 2N8
Public Works Department
LA. Simanovskis
905-727-3123 ext 4371
Isimanovskis@e-aurora.ca
Town of Aurora
1 Municipal Drive,
Box 1000, Aurora. ON L4G 6,11
RE: Comments on the Draft Regional Transportation Plan and Investment
Strategy
This is in response to a letter received October 6, 2008 requesting comments on the
Draft Regional Transportation Plan and Investment Strategy.
Aurora is located in the heart of York Region along one of the busiest north south
corridors in the GTA. As such local commerce and community living is directly impacted
by commuters coming from, or traveling to areas outside the Town. This can be both
beneficial to the economy and the community as well as a burden.
The Region Transportation Plan is a well developed consolidated regional plan that
integrates regional commuter needs and we are in support of the initiative. It is also
Important to note that all of, the projects currently identified by York Region that directly
influence the Town have been adequately identified and prioritised.
There is a need for additional detail both in the capital delivery implementation plan and
in delivering on the non capital strategic directions. Commuter pressures are constantly
increasing and timing of, these initiatives will have a bearing on the success of this
program as it is perceived in the eyes of the public.
In particular, advancement.of the, GO Transit service improvements and completion of
the Richmond Hill extension are of particular Interest. It is recommended that the
service extension be completed to Aurora Road as part of the 15 year plan rather than
complete this extension in two parts as currently proposed. This will result in overall
project delivery cost savings as well as improved access to this vital link.
Yours sincerely,
I. A. Simanovskis, P.Eng, MBA
Director, Public Works
cc. Mayor and Members of Council
S^,Public Wor;&,General Foiders',A00 Administration-Generaltilmar Temperary'inetrolinA2008 11 14 letter -
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ITEM # 3 -
AURORA
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MEMORANDUM
Date: November 13, 2008
To: Mayor and Members of Council
From: L. John Gutteridge, Director of Finance/Treasurer
Re: Investing in Ontario Act 2008
Name of Division
Financial Services
We are very please to report that the Province of Ontario has passed the
regulations under the Investing in Ontario Act resulting in a grant to the Town of
Aurora of $1,716,413..
These funds are to be used to address the infrastructure deficit within
municipalities and is great news as we move forward with our 2009 Capital
Budget.
A copy of the letter from the Minister's involved in the program is attached hereto
for information.
L. j8lm Gutteridge, ire'ctor of Finance/Treasurer
Ext. 4111
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ITEM# 3-2
Ministry of
Mlnlatkedo&
Municipal Affairs
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add Hoatting
et du Logament
Office oflheMinlator
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777 Bay Steel. 17" Floor
777, Ns Bay, 179 eitage
Toronto ON MSG 295
Toronto ON MSG 2F5.
Tel, 416 565 700o
761. 416 565 7000
Fan 416 fm 6470
T616C. 416 505. 6470
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DATE: November 0, 2008
TO: Mayor Phyllis M. Morris
Town Of AL rora
FAX: 905.727-49 3.
FROM: LinaMinniti PHONE: (416) 585-7106
Executive sslstant FAX; (416) 685-8227
HE:
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ITEM# 3-3
Mlnislry of Faanee and
Ministry of Fiavanuo
014oe of the Minister
7° Floor
7 Queen's Psrk Cresoant
Toronto, ON WA 1 Z1
Tel 41632bM
FAX 41632SM74
WJhY Ilmlioun.ca
November 10, 2008
Mayor Phyllis M. Morr
Town of Aurora
Box 10001 Municipal
Aurora ON L4G 6J1
Dear Mayor Morris,
Miniatry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing
Oftisa of the Minister
17''FRaor
7T7 Bay street
Toronto, ON MSG 2E5
Tel 416 Uti-7W0
Pax 416 $85-8470
www.meh.gov.on.ca
Ministry of Energy and
rnfroetructure
Offfpo of the Deputy Premier
4r' Floor, Hearst Block
900 eqy Htreel
Ta(on)ON WA 2E1 Ontario
Tel 06.325-22111
FaX 41Ri2U754
WWWAnergy.gov.on.cu
On March 31, 2008 we wrote to advise your municipality that the McGuinty government had
introduced the Investing in Ontario Act, 2008 (the Act). Under this Act and the related 2008
regulation, every munl ipalfty in Ontario is entitled to receive a capital grant in 2008 based
on the Province's final irosults for 2007-08 in the Public Accounts.
On August 2e, the Pr,e mien was pleased to announce that the 2007-08 Public Accounts
had been finalized and that, under this new Act, all municipalities in the province would be
receiving additional ca itell grants this year. We are pleased to advise you.that your
municipality will be roc iving its allocation under the Act and related 2008 regulation.of
$1,716,413 on November 12, 2008.
By redirecting a portion of the provincial surplus to municipalities for capital purposes, the
Ontario government is helping to address Ontario's municipal infrastructure deficit. Investing
in infrastructure Is a o=,ial component of a strong economy and part of the government's
five -point plan for jobs o nd growth in Ontario.
The allocation of the /r
formula, determined in
2008 regulation. This 1
2006 Census and, in fl
shares of cap$al.exper
municipalities. The spt
of Finance website at y
Your municipality has
Under the 2008 reaull
?sting in Ontario Actto individual municipalities is based on a
rnsuitation with AMO and the City of Toronto and detailed in the
multi is based on municipal population distribution according to the
case of two-tier municipalities, the respective upper- and lower -tier
tures between 2001 and 2005 inclusive, as reported by
fic allocations to Individual municipalities are posted on the Ministry
discretion to spend your grant to address your capital priorities,
i, payment:
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ITEM#3-4
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(a) may only be used by an eligible recipient for expenditures that are capital
expenditures with respect to the eligible recipient under generally accepted accounting
Principles for local gov mments as recommended, from time to time, by -the Public Sector
Accounting Board of th� Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants; and
(b) shall not be
relating to a capital
date on which the r
The government will
funds and how you p
your capital priorities
government is partict
presentation of the pi
back information that
be requesting additio
of public recognition'I
Province maintains it
the funds granted if it
eligible capital purpo,
for the purpose of reducing or paying out the amount of any debt
nditure if the debt was incurred by the eligible recipient before the
nt payment is received,
requesting report -backs on your municipality's planned use of these
to publicly demonstrate the Government of Ontario's contribution to
ough signage, local events and other means of recognition. The
ly interested in the sign dimensions, their placement and
racial graphic, You will be receiving templates detailing the report -
I be required. As the projects are completed, the Province will also
report -backs on how the funds were actually spent and the nature
vlded for the Government of Ontario's contribution. In addition, the
ight to audit how the funds were used and to recover any, or all, of
determined that they were not used, or will not be used, for the
The McGuinty govern nt recognizes the importance of our municipalities, which is why we
have made the Strategic decision this year to invest in our communities. This initiative is
continuing to build our fi ivestments towards municipalities and is part of our ongoing
commitment to working towards a sustainable provincial -municipal relationship.
As we all know, Ontario is facing a more challenging global economy. Economic data
released since the and Of the fiscal year indicate that growth has been below forecast so far
in 2008. As a result, it Is important that we continue to work together to focus on key
investment priorities and to manage our finances carefully. We look forward to working in
collaboration with you a id our other municipal partners to successfully meet today's
economic challenges arid to build a solid foundation for a positive future for Ontario's
businesses and Its citlz ns.
Yours sincerely,
Dwight Duncan
Minister of Finance
Minister of Revenue
Jim Watson
Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing
George Smitherman
Minister of Energy and
infrastructure
Deputy Premier
10441(07bl)
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c.
Peter Wallace, Deputy.Minister of Finance
John S, Burke, Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Saad Rafi, DepL ty Minister of Energy and Infrastructure
L. John Guttedd e, Treasurer/Direotor of Finance
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ITEM#4-�
October 24, 2008
Mayor Phyllis Morris
Town of Aurora
1 Municipal Drive, Box 1000
Aurora, Ontario L4G 6J1
Dear Mayor Morris,
RECMVED
OCT3 02006
MAYOR'S OFFICE
On behalf of the City of St. John's, I'd like to offer a hearty congratulations to you and
your Council as you are named winner of the 2008 Prince of Wales Prize. 1 know this will
add to the excitement in Aurora as you celebrate the Year of the Arts, Heritage and
Culture.
As the winner of the 2007 Prize, St. John's is well aware of the honor bestowed to a
municipality by Heritage Canada. I am also very aware of the amount of work and
volunteer hours that goes into the preservation and protection of a municipalities built
heritage.
Once again, congratulations to you, your Council, citizens and especially your Municipal
Heritage Advisory Committee on this prestigious award.
Si cerely,
nnis O'Keefe
Mayor of St. John's
ST. J � HN7S
CITY OF A JOHN'S P.O. Box 908_ ST. j1n34 ML CANADA A1C SM2 WWwSTJOHNS.CA
COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 25, 2008 ITEM # 5 -
Adoption of Recommendations from Closed Session Meeting November 10, 2008
That the recommendations from the Closed Session Meeting held on November 10,
2008 regarding the following matters be approved:
1. Property Matter — StronachAurora Recreation Centre
Town -- Bondfield - NORR Claim
2. Personal Matter— Appointment of Accessibility Committee Member
That Mr. Tim Savage be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Accessibility
Advisory Committee.
$. Legal Matter — Solicitor Opinion, Re: Code of Conduct
4. Legal Matter— Mediation Hearing, Re: Identifiable Individual
5. Labour Relations Matter— Re: Identifiable Individuals
6. Legal Matter — Bluegrass - Application for Judicial Review
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ITEM # 6 -
Adoption of Recommendations from Closed Session. Meeting November 18, 2008
That the recommendations from the Closed Session Meeting held on November 18,
2008 regarding the following matters be approved:
1. Labour Relations Matter - CAO Recruitment
2. Labour Relations Matter - Integrity Commissioner Appointment
THAT the Town retain the services of David Nitkin as the Town's Integrity
Commissioner.
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ITEM # 7
ADMINISTRATION
MEMORANDUM Legal Services Division
Date: November 21, 2008
To: Mayor Morris and Members of Council
Re: Refusal by a Member of Council to sign the Code of Conduct
Governing Council Members
Background
On June 24, 2008 Council enacted By -Law 5036-08C, being a By -Law to Adopt a Code
of Conduct for Members of Council. The Council Code of Conduct forms part of the By-
law. The By-law provides that upon the adoption of the Code of Conduct "Members of
Council will be expected to sign two copies of the Code of Conduct to convey to each
other and all stakeholders that they have read and understood it". One Member of
Council has refused to sign the Council Code of Conduct.
Issue
If a Council Member refuses to sign the Council Code of Conduct adopted by Council
bylaw, what can Council do?
Overview of Municipal Act and Council Code of Conduct Provisions
A municipality, a body corporate consisting of the inhabitants, exercises its powers
through its Council. The Municipal Act requires that a person cannot take a seat on
Council or become a Member of Council until that person takes the declaration of office.
The declaration of office, in a forin established by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, includes a solemn promise and declaration that the person "will truly, faithfully
and impartially exercise the office to the best of his, or her knowledge and ability
Two of the roles of Council under the Municipal Act are "to carry out the duties of
Council under this or any other Act" and "to represent the public and consider the well
being and interest of the municipality".
Council speaks with one voice when it enacts a by-law. Like the Ontario Legislature, the
majority rules and Council is bound by its own by-laws, as the members of the
Legislature are bound by enacted legislation.
Provision for the establishment' of a Municipal Code of Conduct was made in the
Municipal Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006 (formerly Bill 130). This provision is an
integral part of the Accountability and Transparency provisions of the Municipal Act
which resulted from the recommendations of the Bellamy Report in the Commission of
the Toronto Leasing Inquiry. The establishment of a Council Code of Conduct is not
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mandatory; however, it is an essential element of the recognition by the Province of a
municipality as a responsible level of government. The provision for the appointment of
the Integrity Commissioner, the natural persons powers and the broad powers
provisions made under the former Bill 130 to give power and responsibility to
municipal governments to make it independent and responsible.
The Council Code of Conduct is "a public declaration of the principles of good conduct
and ethics that Members of Council have decided its stakeholders could., reasonably
expect from the Members of Council to demonstrate in the performance and
responsibilities as elected representatives". The Policy statement portions of the Council
Code of Conduct further provide that "attaining an elected position within the community
is a privilege which carries significant responsibilities and obligations" and "Members of
Council are held to a high standard as leaders of the community" The purpose of the
Council Code of Conduct includes "to establish guidelines for appropriate conduct to
ensure that the decision making process of Town Council is transparent, accessible and
equitable'; "the conduct of Members of Council is of the highest standard"; and "public
office is not to be used for personal gain".
Conclusion
A member of Council who refuses to follow the provisions of a bylaw passed by Council
under the Transparency Accountability provisions of the Municipal Act and which binds
all Members of Council is not acting in compliance with the purpose and spirit of the
Municipal Act and the office there under which the member swore to exercise truly and
faithfully on taking :office after election. A Council Member represents the inhabitants,
the public or the stakeholders referred to in the Council Code. of Conduct. Failure to sign
the Council Code of Conduct could be interpreted by these stakeholders as an intention
by the Council Member not to be bound by or comply with the Council Code of Conduct.
What can Council do?
There is no tool under the applicable legislation available to Council to force a Council
Member to take a physical course of conduct as required under the by-law. The Council
Member is bound by the by-law. To publically refuse to comply with a requirement of a
by-law binding on each Member of Council and complied with by all the other Members
of Council, especially a by-law adopting a Council Code of Conduct, places the Council
Member's future conduct under close scrutiny by the very inhabitants or stakeholders
the Member represents and could result in a complaint to the Integrity Commissioner
with very serious consequences to the Councillor's ability to continue as a Member of
Council.
M. Virginia Mac Lean, Q.C.
Acting Town Solicitor
or: L. King, Town Clerk
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By-law 5090-08.D - 1
Robert Delcourt & Rul Chan Lin
e own ofj., THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
eo oa
BydawNumber 5090-08.D
BEING A BY-LAW to amend By-
law No. 2293-78, as amended,
being the Zoning By-law of the
Town.ofAurora.
(268 Kennedy Street West -rile: D14-05-07)
WHEREAS Section 34 of the Planning Act, R. S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended provides
that the Council of a local Municipality may pass a Zoning By-law;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora enacted by-law
2213-78 being the Zoning By-law, as amended;
AND. WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora deems it
advisable to further amend By-law 2213-78, as amended;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF
AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT the zoning category applying to the lands shown in hatching on Schedule
"A" attached hereto and forming part of this By-law, is hereby amended from
"Detached Dwelling First Density Residential (Rl'38) Exemption Zone" to
"Detached Dwelling Second Density Residential (R2-82) Exception Zone"-.
2. THAT the following be added as Section 11.84 "Detached Dwelling Second
Density Residential (R2-82) Exception Zone
Section 11.84 DETACHED DWELLING SECOND DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL (R2-82) EXCEPTION ZONE
(5090-08.D) "
11.84.1 Uses Permitted
In accordance with Section 11.1 hereof.
11.84.2 Zone Requirements
11.84.2.1 Lot Specifications
Lot Area (minimum) 440.0 square metres
Lot Frontage (minimum) 14.5 metres
11.84.2.2 Siting Specifications
Front Yard
- Main Building
4.5 metres
- Attached Garage
6.0 metres
Rear Yard (minimum)
7.5 metres
" Interior Side Yard (minimum)
- one (1) storey
0.6 metres
- two (2) storeys
1.2 metres
Exterior Side Yard (minimum)
4.5 metres
Notwithstanding the above, the exterior side yard setback from the
daylighting triangle portion shall be 0.3 metres.
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11.84.2.3 - Building Specifications
Floor Area (minimum)
- one (1) storey
- two (2) storeys
Lot Coverage (maximum)
one (1) storey
two (2) storeys
Height (main building) (maximum)
Interior Garage Length (minimum)
Interior Garage Width (minimum)
Interior Garage Width (maximum)
11.84.2.4 Parking
Robert Delcourt ✓* Rut Chan Lin
120.0 square metres
130.0 square metres
40.0 percent
35.0 percent
10.0 metres
6.0 metres
2.9 metres
6.0 metres
Notwithstanding the definition contained within Section 3.98 and
the provisions of Section 6.26.1.1, a minimum of three (3) parking
spaces shall be provided, of which a minimum of one (1) parking
space shall be provided within a private garage per unit, and a
minimum of two (2) parking spaces shall be provided, either in
tandem or sine by side, on the driveway.
3. THAT no part of this By-law will come into force until the provisions of the
Planning Act have been complied with, but subject to such provisions the By-law
will take effect from the day of passing thereof.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 25rh DAY OF November 2008.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 25" DAY OF November
2008, -
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR L. King, TOWN CLERK
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By-law 5090-08.D - 3
TOWN OF AURORA
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
LOCATION: Part of Lot 79, Concession 1 King,
Part 4, 6SR-27428
268. Kennedy Street West.
THIS IS SCHEDULE "A"
TO BYLAW NO. 5090-08.D
PASSED THIS DAY
OF , 2008.
L. KING, TOWN CLERK
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR
LANDS REZONED FROM "RI-38"TO "112-82"
�o
SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW NO. 5090.08.D
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Robert Delcourl & Rut Chan Un
Explanatory Note
Re: Zoning By-law No. 5090-08.0
By-law Number 5090-08.D has the following purpose. and effect
To amend By-law 2213-78, as amended: the Zoning By-law in effect in the Town of
Aurom, to rezone the subject lands from "Detached Dwelling First Density Residential
(R1-38) Exemption Zone" to "Detached Dwelling Second Density Residential (R2-82)
Exception Zone".
The By-law will permit the creation of three new residential building lots on the R2-82
lands. The development standards are Identical to those of the R2-25 zone that applies
to the subdivision to the north and west of the subject lands, with the exception that
there is a minimum and a maximum garage width, a maximum garage length, and a
requirement for a minimum oft parking space In the garage and two parking spaces on
the driveway.
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By-law 5091-08.0 - 1
e.vwul-ie' THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
10
tir d
By-law Number 5091-08. C
BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by
Council Resulting from Council Meeting 08-30
on November 25, 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 November 25, 20D8 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 25T1d DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2008.
READ A THIRD TIME AND PASSED THIS 25TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2008.
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR
LUCILLE KING, TOWN CLERK
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ADDITIONAL ITEMS TABLED FOR
COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
➢ CLOSED SESSION - NEW ITEM
Re: Advice that is subject to solicitor -client privilege
involving an identifiable individual.
➢ NEW ITEM - 8
BA08-010 - Building Permit Fee - Aurora Sports Dome
(New material resulting from General Committee meeting 08-
38, November 18, 2008 Item 8)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Report BA08-010 - Building Permit Fee - Aurora
Sports Dome, be received for information; AND
THAT the funds for the building permit fee for the Aurora
Sports Dome be made available as a grant and be taken
from the Capital Reserve Fund.
TOWN OF AURORA
AURORA COUNCIL REPORT No. BA08-010
SUBJECT: Building Permit Fee -Aurora Sports Dome
FROM: Techa van Leeuwen, Director of Building Administration
DATE: November 25, 2008
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT Report No. BA08-010 regarding Building Permit Fee - Aurora Soccer Dome be
received for information; and
THAT the funds for the building permit fee for the Aurora Sports Dome be made
available as a grant and be taken from the Capital Reserve Fund.
BACKGROUND
At the meeting of November 18, 2008, General Committee recommended the following:
THAT report ADM08-018 regarding the Aurora Sports Dome — Permit
Fees be received for information; and
THAT the Town of Aurora provide a full reimbursement of the building
permit fees to the Aurora Sports Dome of $32,155; and
THAT all necessary steps be taken to facilitate the payment; and
THAT, if legally permitted, the Director of Finance be directed to take the
funds for compensation from the Building Reserve Fund.
COMMENTS
Staff has consulted with the Acting Town Solicitor regarding the source of funding for the
reimbursement. Specifically staff requested the Acting Town Solicitor comment on the
legalities of funding the reimbursement through the Building Reserve Fund. The Building
Reserve Fund is an obligatory reserve fund established in 2006 through Bill 124
amendments to the Building Code Act. It was established under provincial statute and
there are limitations as to what the reserve funds can be used for. The Building Reserve
Fund shall only be used for activities related to the administration and enforcement of the
Building Code Act. Therefore, it is not the appropriate funding source for this project.
November 25, 2008 BA08-010
The Director of Financial Services has reviewed the reserve funds and is suggesting the
funds be taken from the Capital Reserve Fund.
OPTIONS
1. As recommended in this report
2. Council request the Director of Financial Services to find an alternative funding
source.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The building permit fee collected for this project occurred at the time of permit issuance in
September of 2005. The obligatory Building Reserve Fund was established in 2006
through Bill 124 amendments to the Building Code Act. Building permit fees collected in
2005 formed part of the general revenue of the municipality and any surplus was applied to
the Capital Reserve Fund. In 2005 the municipality had a surplus of $502,000.00
CONCLUSIONS
Staff is recommending the reimbursement of the building permit fee be given as a grant
and the funds be taken from the Capital Reserve Fund.
LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal D: Ensure transparent, accountable and open governance in concert with informed
and involved citizens
Objective D3: Be accountable and transparent to residents by ensuring open and
accessible information flow and accessible decision -making
Prepared by: Techa van Leeuwen, Director of Building Administration- Ext. 4748
Director of Building Administration
/- TOWN OF AURORA
AURORA COUNCIL REPORT No. BA08-010
SUBJECT: Building Permit Fee -Aurora Sports Dome
FROM: Techa van Leeuwen, Director of Building Administration
DATE: November 25, 2008
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT Report No. BA08-010 regarding Building Permit Fee -Aurora Soccer Dome be
received for information; and
THAT the funds for the building permit fee for the Aurora Sports Dome be made
available as a grant and be taken from the Capital Reserve Fund.
BACKGROUND
At the meeting of November 18, 2008, General Committee recommended the following:
THAT report ADM08-018 regarding the Aurora Sports Dome — Permit
Fees be received for information; and
THAT the Town of Aurora provide a full reimbursement of the building
permit fees to the Aurora Sports Dome of $32,155; and
THAT all necessary steps be taken to facilitate the payment; and
THAT, if legally permitted, the Director of Finance be directed to take the
funds for compensation from the Building Reserve Fund.
COMMENTS
Staff has consulted with the Acting Town Solicitor regarding the source of funding for the
reimbursement. Specifically staff requested the Acting Town Solicitor comment on the
legalities of funding the reimbursement through the Building Reserve Fund. The Building
Reserve Fund is an obligatory reserve fund established in 2006 through Bill 124
amendments to the Building Code Act. It was established under provincial statute and
there are limitations as to what the reserve funds can be used for. The Building Reserve
Fund shall only be used for activities related to the administration and enforcement of the
Building Code Act. Therefore, it is not the appropriate funding source for this project.
November 25, 2008 BA08-010
The Director of Financial Services has reviewed the reserve funds and is suggesting the
funds be taken from the Capital Reserve Fund.
OPTIONS
1. As recommended in this report
2. Council request the Director of Financial Services to find an alternative funding
source.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The building permit fee collected for this project occurred at the time of permit issuance in
September of 2005. The obligatory Building Reserve Fund was established in 2006
through Bill 124 amendments to the Building Code Act. Building permit fees collected in
2005 formed part of the general revenue of the municipality and any surplus was applied to
the Capital Reserve Fund. In 2005 the municipality had a surplus of $502,000,00
CONCLUSIONS
Staff is recommending the reimbursement of the building permit fee be given as a grant
and the funds be taken from the Capital Reserve Fund.
LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal D: Ensure transparent, accountable and open governance in concert with informed
and involved citizens
Objective D3: Be accountable and transparent to residents by ensuring open and
accessible information flow and accessible decision -making
Prepared by: Techa van Leeuwen, Director of Building Administration- Ext. 4748
I
Techa van Leeuwen
Director of Building Administration