AGENDA - Council - 20070130COUNCIL
AGENDA
N0.07-02
TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2007
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AURORA TOWN HALL
PUBLIC RELEASE
26/01 /07
AURORA
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
NO. ®7-02
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
7:00 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
lI APPROVAL OF AGENDA
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department be
approved.
III OPEN FORUM
IV ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes of January 16, 2007, Meeting 07-01 pg. 1
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Council minutes from meeting 07-01 be adopted.
V PRESENTATIONS
VI DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
VII ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
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Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Vlll NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION -COUNCILLORS
IX DELEGATIONS
(a) Representative of BMA Management Consulting Inc. pg. D-1
Re: Item 1 -2006 Municipal Study
X CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Xl REGIONAL REPORT
Xll READING OF BY-LAWS
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the following listed by-law be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4883-07.0 BEING A BY-LAW to confirm pg. B-1
actions by Council resulting
from meeting 07-02 of
January 30, 2007.
Xlll CLOSED SESSION
Property, Legal and Personal Matters
THAT Council proceed into closed session to address property, legal and
personal matters.
XIV ADJOURNMENT
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Tuesday, January 30, 2007
AGENDA ITEMS
1. 2006 Municipal Study from BMA Management Consulting Inc. pg. 6
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the 2006 Municipal Study be received for information.
2. Special Council - Public Planning Minutes of pg. 28
December 19, 2006, Meeting 06-31
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Special Council - Public Planning Minutes from meeting 06-31
be adopted, as amended.
3. Special General Committee Meeting Minutes No. 07-05 pg. 33
Thursday, January 11, 2007
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the minutes of the Special General Committee Meeting 07-05 held
on Thursday, January 11, 2007, be received and the following
recommendations be adopted:
Delegation a) Robert & Patricia Farillo
Re: Proposed Use(s) of Vacant Hydro Building
THAT the comments of Mr. Farillo be received and referred to the
budget deliberations.
Delegation b) Ms Lydia Schuster of the Aurora Seniors' Association
Re: Capital Project #72057 — Signage for the Aurora Seniors' Centre
THAT the comments of Ms Lydia Schuster and Mr. Charles
Sequeira of the Aurora Seniors' Association be received and
referred to the budget deliberations.
Delegation c) Mr. Charles Sequeira of the Aurora Seniors'
Association
Re: Capital Project #72060 — Seniors' Centre — Stairs from
Back Deck
THAT the comments of Ms Lydia Schuster and Mr. Charles
Sequeira of the Aurora Seniors' Association be received and
referred to the budget deliberations.
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Delegation d) Mr. Miloslav Prikryl
Re: Various Proposed Capital Projects
THAT the comments of Mr Prikryl regarding various proposed
capital projects be received and referred to the budget
deliberations.
Delegation e) Mr. Michael Bender, Vice -Chair, Aurora
Community Arboretum
Re: Proposed Capital Budget Project #73033 — Aurora
Community Arboretum - Phase 1 of 10
THAT the comments of Mr. Bender regarding proposed capital
budget project #73033 — Aurora Community Arboretum - Phase 1
of 10 be received and referred to the budget deliberations.
Delegation f) Mr. Frank Shaw
Re: Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust — McLeod Wood
THAT the comments of Mr. Shaw be received and referred to the
budget deliberations.
Delegation h) Ms Rebecca Beaton
Re: 2007 Capital Budget
THAT the comments of Ms Beaton be received and referred to
budget deliberations.
Delegation g) Mr. John Gutteridge, Director of Financial
Services/Treasurer
Re: 2007 Capital Budget
THAT staff be requested to do a presentation regarding the reserve
funds; and
THAT staff provide committee with a copy of the 2006 10 Year
Roads Plan; and
THAT staff provide the information requested by Ms Beaton during
her delegation to her; and
THAT staff review the Council Pending List to ensure that all
matters referred to budget deliberations are incorporated in the
draft 2007 Budget; and
THAT the Director of Financial Services provide a report for the
next budget meeting regarding options of contributions to the
debenture of the Aurora Recreation Complex; and
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THAT the Director of Public Works provide additional information
regarding Capital Budget Project #31071 — Reconstruction —
Hawthorne Lane — 2008: and
THAT staff bring back a report on the implications of not installing a
sidewalk/bikeway on the south side of Wellington Street from
Bayview Avenue to Leslie Street; and
THAT the Director of Corporate Services provide a report on the
timelines to complete the required Accessibility Plans as prescribed
in the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001, as amended; and
THAT, with respect to capital project #42028 — Drainage Easement
— 35 Glass Drive, staff determine if any damage costs can be
recuperated from insurance.
(1) Memorandum from the Director of Financial Services
Re: 2007-2010 Capital Program
THAT the memorandum from the Director of Financial Services
regarding the 2007-2010 Capital Program be received for
information.
(2) Memorandum from the Director of Financial Services
Re: Capital Project Scoring
THAT the memorandum from the Director of Financial Services
regarding the Capital Project Scoring be received for information.
4. Special General Committee Meeting Minutes No. 07-06 pg. 39
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the minutes of the Special General Committee meeting 07-06 held
on Tuesday, January 16, 2007, be received and the following
recommendations be adopted:
(1) Review of the Advisory Committees' Terms of Reference
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
THAT the Terms of Reference for the Economic Development
Advisory Committee, in the "Purpose" section, be amended to read
as follows:
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Tuesday, January 30, 2007
1. PURPOSE
The Economic Development Advisory Committee will make
recommendations to Council on matters that will foster and
enhance a strong and stable economy consistent with
the attributes of a sustainable community. The
committee will liaise with existing businesses and facilitate
the development of new enterprises through support and
provision of opportunities for new economic development
growth to enhance the quality of life and prosperity in our
community and to meet the needs of the future.
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee
membership composition remain unchanged; and
THAT the membership details of the citizen members be amended
to read as follows:
Citizen members will:
• Be experienced business people with a well developed
business community network
• Be able to allocate sufficient time during the day for
regularly scheduled meetings
• Be a broad spectrum of the business community
representing a cross section of the business community
• Sign confidentiality and conflict of interest agreements as
required
• Be strong proponents of business growth for the town
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee meetings
be scheduled to take place on the second Thursday of each month
at 7:00 pm.; and
THAT the staff support for the Economic Development Advisory
Committee remain unchanged; and
THAT the "Duties and Functions" within the Terms of Reference for
the Economic Development Advisory Committee be amended to
read as follows:
To assist and support Council and staff in order to meet the
following objectives:
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• Develop economic opportunities to aid in the growth and
progress of Aurora as a desirable place to do business
• Support the growth of a variety of businesses to encourage
a sustainable business environment
• Increase the quantity and diversity of employment in
Aurora to enhance local live/work opportunities and
promote efforts to reduce commuting through local
economic initiatives
• To assist Council in developing an economic development
vision to retain the viability of the existing community core
Form sub -committees to deal with specific new initiatives,
and identify strategic solutions
Memorandum from Councillor Buck
Re: Advisory Committees - ADDED ITEM
THAT the memorandum from Councillor Buck regarding advisory
committees be received for information.
ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
THAT the "Purpose", as outlined in the Terms of Reference for the
Accessibility Advisory Committee, remain unchanged; and
THAT the membership composition outlined in the Terms of
Reference for the Accessibility Advisory Committee remain
unchanged;and
THAT the remuneration for the Accessibility Advisory Committee
members be amended to read as follows:
4. REMUNERATION
The committee member shall be compensated for his/her
time expenses as provided by the legislation. The
remuneration practice should take into consideration that
people with disabilities might have additional expenses
related to travel and attending meetings. This may include,
for example, sign language interpretation for individuals who
are deaf, specialized transportation and support care
services.
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THAT the "Duties and Functions", as outlined in the Terms of
Reference for the Accessibility Advisory Committee, be amended to
include reference to the Accessibility Plan; and
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee meetings be scheduled
to take place on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm;
and
THAT the "Staff Support' requirements within the Terms of
Reference for the Accessibility Advisory Committee be approved as
originally presented.
AURORA HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
THAT the Terms of Reference for the Aurora Heritage Advisory
Committee be approved as originally presented.
AURORA PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
THAT the Terms of Reference for the Aurora Public Library Board
be approved as originally presented.
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
THAT the Terms of Reference for the Committee of Adjustment be
deferred until such time that staff are able to review and report back
on all possible options that may be considered regarding this
Committee.
PROPERTY STANDARDS COMMITTEE
THAT the Terms of Reference for the Property Standards
Committee be deferred until staff report back on the Committee of
Adjustment so that the two matters may be considered together.
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
THAT the "Membership Composition" outlined in the Terms of
Reference for the Environmental Advisory Committee, be expanded
to 2 members of Council and up to 11 citizen members; and
THAT the "Duties and Functions", as outlined in the Terms of
Reference for the Environmental Advisory Committee, remain
unchanged;and
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee meetings be
scheduled to take place on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00
pm.
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5. Special General Committee Meeting Minutes No. 07-07 pg. 45
Saturday, January 20, 2007
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the minutes of the Special General Committee Meeting 07-07 held
on Saturday, January 20, 2007, be received and the following
recommendations be adopted:
Delegation (a) Mr. Gordon Barnes
Re: Capital Project #31044 — 2007 Sidewalk Reconstruction —
Centre Street & Catherine Avenue
THAT the comments of Mr. Barnes regarding capital project
#31044 — 2007 Sidewalk Reconstruction — Centre Street &
Catherine Avenue be received and referred to the budget
deliberations.
Delegation (b) Mr. John Gutteridge, Director of Financial
Services/Treasurer
Re: Proposed 2007 Capital Budget
THAT the 12 month interest from the hydro account be retained in
the Council discretionary fund for the 2007 Budget; and
THAT the current replacement vehicles identified in the 2007
Capital Budget be summarized in a consolidated report and shared
usage; and
THAT a fleet management assessment report be developed and
presented at a future meeting that includes lease versus purchase
options and departmental multi use of all vehicles; and
THAT staff circulate the previous report regarding the former hydro
building to Council for review; and
THAT staff also include a report that provides details in the
proposed use of the hydro building; and
THAT the Church Street School capital project #72059 be referred
to a future General Committee for a comprehensive report
including the following:
• Justified expected capital costs
• Related operational costs
• Identify specific funding sources
• Merits of a grant versus a capital project
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• Recommendations in terms of project management and
construction and future considerations; and
THAT the Historical Society make a presentation at the General
Committee meeting; and
THAT staff continue the current discussions with the Historical
Society regarding the operating agreement; and
THAT the committee proceed into closed session to discuss a
potential land acquisition.
(2) Memorandum from the Director of Financial Services
Replacement Summary of Projects — Sorted by Priority
Scoring and Replacement Capital Budget — Analysis by Project
(yellow pages)
(3) Memorandum from the Director of Financial Services
Additional Information Requested at the January 11, 2007
Meeting
(4) Memorandum from the Director of Financial Services
Aurora Hydro Sale Investment Funds
THAT items 2, 3 and 4 be received for information purposes; and
THAT discussion be held at the next meeting to prioritize the capital
budget in order to direct staff to provide an impact analysis; and
THAT the next budget meeting be held on February 3, 2007 at 9.00
am.
6. General Committee Meeting Minutes No. 07-08 pg. 50
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the minutes of the General Committee Meeting 07-08 held on
Tuesday, January 23, 2007, be received and the following
recommendations be adopted:
Special General Committee Meeting Minutes, No. 07-01,
January 2, 2007
Special General Committee Meeting Minutes, No. 07-02,
January 4, 2007
General Committee Meeting Minutes, No. 07-03, January 9,
2007
Council Meeting No. 07-02
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
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Special General Committee Meeting Minutes, No. 07-04,
January 9, 2007
THAT the Special General Committee minutes of meetings 07-01,
07-02 and 07-04, and General Committee minutes of meeting 07-
03 be deferred to the February 6, 2007 General Committee
meeting.
(1) LS07-002 — Pro -Shop Request for Proposal — New Recreation
Complex
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an
agreement with Rec Cycle and Sports for the pro shop services at
the Aurora Recreation Complex, based on the results from RFP
LS2006-95, effective February 1, 2007 for a five year term.
(5) PL07-003 — Planning Applications Status List
THAT the Planning Applications Status List be received as
information.
(6) PL07-004 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Farland Properties
130 Industrial Parkway North
Part of Lot 103, Registered Plan 246
File D14-01-07
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of
Zoning By-law Amendment Application D14-01-07, scheduled for
the February 28, 2007 Public Planning Meeting.
(7) CS07-001 — Animal Control Services Contract Renewal
THAT report CS07-001 be received; and
THAT preliminary budget approval be granted for the animal control
services contract with Kennel Inn Inc. for a one year contract, at a
cost of $164,500.
(12) Correspondence from Mr. Mark Osborne & Ms Aviva Freeman -
Osborne
Re: Pet Licensing
THAT the correspondence from Mr. Mark Osborne & Ms Aviva
Freeman -Osborne be received for information.
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Tuesday, January 30, 2007
(13) Correspondence from Mr. Walter Mestrinaro
Re: ACI
THAT the correspondence from Mr. Walter Mestrinaro be received
for information.
(15) Additional material for item 1 — LS07-002
THAT the additional material for item 1 — LS07-002 be received for
information.
VI NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION -
COUNCILLORS
THAT Mayor Morris be authorized to attend the York Region retreat
in Niagara -on -the -Lake.
Delegation (a) Mr. Robert Cook, President, Ontario Waste
Management Association
Re: Northern Six RFP No. CRFP-06-01 — Collection and
Haulage of Collectable Waste
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information;
and
THAT the material from Ontario Waste Management Association
(OWMA) and correspondence from The Miller Group be referred to
staff for a response.
Delegation (b) Ms Carla Adams, Executive Director, Aurora
Chamber of Commerce
Re: Item 9 - CS07-003 — New Sign By-laws
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and that item 9 be
brought forward for discussion.
(9) CS07-003 — New Sign By-laws
THAT report CS07-003 on the proposed new sign by-laws be
received; and
THAT the matter be referred to staff to bring back a revised report
that addresses the use of banner and inflatable signs, including
size limits, duration and location, as well as any other
accompanying signage.
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Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Delegation (c) Mr. Prakash David, Whitwell Developments
Re: Overview of Whitwell Developments Project
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and that item 3 be
brought forward for discussion.
(3) PL07-001 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application Smart
Centres
(formerly Whitwell Developments Limited)/ Wal-Mart
Part Block 2, Plan 65M-3819
File D14-09-06
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of
Zoning By-law Amendment Application D14-09-06, scheduled for
the February 28, 2007 Public Planning Meeting; and
THAT staff provide Council with all the background reports
regarding the Smart Centres (formerly Whitwell Developments
Limited) Wal-Mart project.
Delegation (d) Ms Kelly Breedon, Mr. Walter Mestrinaro, Mr. Jim
Beesley
Re: Item 4 - PL07-002 — 313-321 Ridge Road — Aurora Cable
Internet Property By-law Compliance
THAT the comments of the delegates be received and that item 4
be brought forward for discussion.
(4) PL07-002 — 313-321 Ridge Road — Aurora Cable Internet Property
By-law Compliance
THAT report PL07-002, be received as information; and
THAT staff contact Central York Fire Services to address concerns
raised by residents and report back in writing to Council; and
THAT staff provide to residents, in writing, the definition of storage;
and
THAT Building Department staff, and/or designates, attend the ACI
site and evaluate the activities that are taking place, indicating any
legal issues; and
THAT staff report back on the use of the generator contained in the
existing building and whether it complies with the Ministry of the
Environment regulations; and
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Page 14 of 15
THAT the Mayor and CAO attempt to facilitate discussions between
ACI and the concerned residents, with a goal to achieve a
resolution on this matter.
(2) PL06-127 — Request for Street Names
Mattamy (Aurora) Limited
(formerly Quaker Lundy Farms)
Files D12-00-8A & D14-23-00
THAT the following street name be allocated to the proposed
internal street within the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, D12-
00-8A, Mattamy (Aurora) Limited:
Street "A" KIDD
(8) CS07-002 — 2007 Pet Licensing Fees
THAT report CS07-002 entitled 2007 Pet Licensing Fees be
received for information; and
THAT appropriate notice be advertised in the Town's Notice Board
and website regarding the proposed fee increases for 2007 pet
licensing; and
THAT the proposed amending by-law be presented at the Council
meeting of February 13, 2007; and
THAT this meeting be extended beyond 10:30 p.m. in order to
address the remaining items on the agenda.
(10) CS07-007 —Amendment to the Dog Licensing and Control By-law
THAT the Town's Dog Licensing and Control By-law 4747-05.P be
amended to prohibit dogs in certain Town parks and other Town
property where posted.
(11) CS07-006 — Council Pending List
THAT staff review all outstanding items from 2004 and report back
regarding the relevance or possible removal of items, as well as
recommended actions for items, by the end of March 2007.
(14) Memo from Director of Corporate Services
Re: Budget Meeting Dates
THAT the Town Clerk advertise for the following Special General
Committee meeting date to hold a Prioritization Session:
Council Meeting No. 07-02 Page 15 of 15
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
➢ Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.; and
THAT the Town Clerk advertise for the following Special General
Committee meeting dates to review the 2007 budget:
➢ Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
➢ Monday, March 5, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
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7. Motion from Councillor Granger pg. 58
Re: Timeline for the Reconstruction of Richardson Drive
(Notice of Motion was provided at Council meeting 07-01, January 16, 2007)
RECOMMENDED:
WHEREAS, the reconstruction of Richardson Drive has been scheduled to
be done currently in 2009; and
WHEREAS, Richardson Drive is a street that is part of the 10 year road
reconstruction program; and
WHEREAS, due to high traffic volumes and traffic safety concerns,
IT IS THEREFORE RECOMMENDED THAT Council request to staff, as
part of their 10 year road reconstruction program report, to provide Council
with available options to move the reconstruction of Richardson Drive
forward when a better understanding of the tender prices for our 2007
reconstruction projects are known.
B. Motion from Councillor Granger pg. 59
Re: Parking on Trillium Drive
(Notice of Motion was provided at General Committee meeting 07-08,
January 23, 2007)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT staff be requested to bring back to the next General Committee
meeting the background memo history of reports and meetings dealing
with parking concerns on Trillium Drive for discussion.
COUNCIL — JANUARY 30, 2007
Delegation (a)
Panizza, Bob
From:
Rogers, John
Sent:
Monday, January 15, 2007 6:18 PM
To:
Panizza, Bob
Subject:
BMA Management Consulting Inc. Presentation - Municipal Study 2006
Bob: As discussed I have arranged for a presentation by BMA Consulting regarding their 2006 Municipal Study. The
earliest date is January 30th and even though this is a Council date I would like to have them present that evening as it
would help with Budget deliberations that are currently underway.
I am attaching a copy of the Report and I would suggest that the Executive Summaries should be provided to Council as
ohe
Aurora Final
Report.pdf (4 MB)...
part of the Agenda.
Thank you.
John S. Rogers,
Chief Administrative Officer
Town of Aurora,
1 Municipal Drive, Box 1000
Aurora, Ontario, L4G 6J1
Direct 905-726-4744
905-727-3123, Ext 4744
Fax 905-727-4993
Confidential Fax 905-726-4737
PLEASE NOTE: Our email and web address have changed - the new email is jrogers@e-aurora.ca - the new web is
www.e-aurcra.ca
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TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 07-01
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Morris in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Collins-
Mrakas, Gaertner, Granger, MacEachern, Marsh,
McRoberts and Wilson.
MEMBERS ABSENT None
Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Building, Director of
Leisure Services, Director of Planning, Director of
Public Works, Director of Financial Services/
Treasurer, Town Solicitor and Council/Committee
Secretary
Mayor Morris called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department,
with the following additional items, be approved:
➢ Additional Material for Delegation (a)
Re: 2007 Building Department Business Plan
➢ Replacement Material for item 9 - Memo from the Director of
Financial Services
Re: Aurora Hydro Sale Investment Funds
CARRIED
Ill OPEN FORUM
Mr. Ben Kestein addressed Council to express his concern with regard to recent
changes in the Town's Water & Wastewater billing process. The Director of
Financial Services met with Mr. Kestein to provide clarification on this process.
Mr. Jim Beesley addressed Council to provide an update on the issue of the
three wind turbines and trailer battery installation on the ACI lands located at 313
— 321 Ridge Road. Mr. Beesley advised that he will provide information material
to the Mayor and staff, regarding contact names and related updated material
from the Ministry of the Environment.
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Mr. Beesley requested that Council act on this issue and that the battery
container and wind turbines be removed.
Mayor Morris advised Mr. Beesley that a Planning report regarding the ACI lands
is scheduled for consideration at the next General Committee meeting on
January 23, 2007.
Mr. Miloslav Prikryl expressed concerns regarding aspects of the Draft Capital
Budget and the Director of Financial Services provided clarification regarding
these concerns.
Mr. Paul English of Trillium Drive expressed concerns regarding the Parking By-
law pertaining to Trillium Drive and requested that this by-law be repealed.
IV ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Special Council - Public Planning Minutes of December 19, 2006, meeting
06-31 and Council Minutes of December 19, 2006, meeting 06-32
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Marsh
THAT the Special Council - Public Planning Minutes from meeting 06-31
be deferred until staff have reviewed the final resolution for item 1 - PL06-
128 to ensure that the motion is accurately worded.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Granger
THAT the Council Minutes from meeting 06-32 be adopted.
CARRIED
V PRESENTATIONS
None
VI DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 5, 6 and 9 were identified for discussion.
V11 ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Collins-Mrakas
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 Minutes 07-01, Tuesday, January 2, 2007
THAT the minutes of the Special General Committee Meeting 07-01 be
received and the recommendations carried by the committee be adopted.
2. Special General Committee Meeting Minutes 07-02, Thursday, January 4, 2007
THAT the minutes of the Special General Committee Meeting 07-02 be
received and the recommendations carried by the committee be adopted.
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3. Special General Committee Meeting Minutes 07-04, Tuesday, January 9, 2007
THAT the minutes of the Special General Committee Meeting 07-04 be
received and the recommendations carried by the committee be adopted.
4. General Committee Meeting Minutes 07.03, Tuesday, January 9, 2007
THAT the minutes of the General Committee Meeting 07-03 be received
and the recommendations carried by the committee be adopted.
PL07-005 — Prehearing Conference
Westhill Redevelopment Company Limited
Part Lots 11 & 12, Concession 3
Plan 6511-9264
Part Lot 12, Concession 2, Plans 65R-15508 & 65R-11866
Files: D09-04-00, D14-12-00, D07-03-00
OMB Files, 0030373, Z030149 and S030085
THAT staff be authorized to retain outside legal counsel to represent the
Town before a Prehearing Conference of the Ontario Municipal Board
scheduled for February 8, 2007 regarding requests by Westhill
Redevelopment Company Limited to amend the Official Plan, Zoning By-
law and for approval of a Condominium Plan.
8. Memo from the Director of Planning
Re: Regional Public Planning - "2C Urban Expansion"
THAT the memo from the Director of Planning, regarding Regional Public
Planning - "2C Urban Expansion", be received for information.
10. Memo from the Director of Financial Services
Re: March for Parks Fund
THAT the memo from the Director of Financial Services, regarding the
March for Parks Fund, be received for information.
CARRIED
M NEW BUSINESS7GENERAL INFORMATION —COUNCILLORS
Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT staff be requested to provide a memo for the next meeting which
outlines details and background information pertaining to the issue of
parking on Trillium Drive, and that this memo include any related
documentation from the Traffic Safety Advisory Board regarding this issue.
CARRIED
Councillor Buck advised of recent regional approval of a proposal to incinerate
garbage and she inquired if there has been any kind of request or information
received by staff, to indicate that the Region wishes to use land in Aurora for the
purpose of incinerating garbage.
Councillor McRoberts advised that the 2006 Salvation Army Christmas Kettle
Drive raised $16,000 and he expressed thanks to the staff and residents who
volunteered their time and efforts toward this valuable program.
Councillor MacEachem provided suggestions regarding the Public Planning
meetings advising that Council should include all issues of concern or requiring
action into the wording of the related motion for every application, to prevent any
possibility of misinterpretation later�n the development process.
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6.
Councillor Granger provided Notice of Motion regarding the proposed timeline, for
the reconstruction of Richardson Drive.
Councillor Granger provided Notice of Motion regarding the establishment of a
new committee to address community pooling alliance linkages within the
community.
Councillor Granger advised that the Mayor and Members of Council received a
letter of concern from Mr. Dick ilingworth regarding proposed redevelopment of
the lands located at Cousins Drive and Yonge Street owned by Imperial Oil.
Councillor Granger asked what action would be most appropriate to address this
concern. The Director of Planning and Development suggested that the matter
be brought before Council when more information is received.
Mayor Morris expressed her commendations to staff and Members of Council
with regard to the successful start of a new term of Council. Mayor Morris
advised that it has been a busy start with 13 meetings already conducted and
many more scheduled to address the budget, as well as the many other areas of
business within the Town of Aurora.
DELEGATIONS
a) Ms Techa van Leeuwen, Director of Building Administration
Re: 2007 Building Department Business Plan
The Director of Building Administration provided a brief overview of the
2007 Building Department Business Plan and addressed questions from
various Members of Council
Moved by CouncillorMacEachern Seconded by Councillor Collins-Mrakas
THAT the overview of the 2007 Building Department Business Plan be
received for information.
CARRIED
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Memo from the Director of Corporate Services
Re: Selection of Members to Committees
Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT Council reserve the right to conduct an interview process for
Statutory Committees as deemed appropriate by Council.
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Memo from the Director of Corporate Services
Re: Future Budget Meeting Dates
Moved by Councillor Granger Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the memo from the Director of Corporate Services, regarding Future
Budget Meeting Dates, be received for information.
CARRIED
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9. Memo from the Director of Financial Services
Re: Aurora Hydro Sale Investment Funds
Moved by Councillor Granger Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the memo from the Director of Financial Services, regarding Aurora
Hydro Sale Investment Funds, be referred to the January 20, 2007 Special
General Committee Budget Meeting.
CARRIED
XI REGIONAL REPORT
Mayor Morris advised that the Region of York recently held a Public Planning
Meeting to address many issues related to the 2C lands in Aurora. Mayor Morris
advised that members of the public provided valuable input at this meeting and
that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing provided steps to be taken
which involve determining new population projections.
Mayor Morris advised that she will bring the suggestions raised at a recent
budget meeting regarding bike trails through Aurora, to the next Regional Council
Meeting for discussion.
X11 READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Buck
Seconded by Councillor Granger
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4879-07.F BEING A BY-LAW to levy an Interim
Property Tax Rate for the taxation
year 2007
4880-07.F BEING A BY-LAW to authorize
temporary borrowing by the
Corporation pending the receipt of
Municipal revenues, pursuant to
Section 407 of the Municipal Act,
2001, SO2001, c. 25 as amended
4881-07.0 BEING A BY-LAW to confirm actions
by Council resulting from meeting
07-01 on January 16, 2007
CARRIED
XII IN -CAMERA
None
X111 ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
CARRIED
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Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
0 1 INTRODUCTION
�2 7 MUNICIPAL PROFILE
• Population Statistics (1996-estimated 2005)
.Land Area and Density
• Assessment Per Capita
. Change in Unweighted Assessment 2003-2006
• Assessment Composition By Class
• Consolidated Unweighted Assessment (Residential vs. Non -Residential)
•Shift in Tax Burden—Unweighted to Weighted Residential Assessment
• Building Permit Values/Activity
�3 37 MUNICIPAL FINANCIAL INDICATORS
• Net Municipal Levy Per Capita
• Net Municipal Levy Per $100,000 of Assessment
• Reserves as a % of Total Expenditures
• Water Reserves as a % of Water Expenditures
• Sanitary Reserves as a % of Sanitary Expenditures
• Reserves as a % of Taxation
•Debt Charges as a % of Total Expenditures
• Debt Charges as a % of Taxation
• Water Debt Charges as a % of Water Expenditures
• Sanitary Sewer Debt Charges as a % of Sanitary Sewer Expenditures
• Debt as a % of Taxation
• Outstanding Debt to Reserve Ratio
• Debt and Reserves Per Capita
• Debt Outstanding Per Unweighted Assessment (NEW)
• Taxes Receivable as a % of Tax Levies
® 78 Revenue and Expenditure Analysis & MPMPs
• Fire —Net Expenditures Per Capita and MPMP
• Police —Net Expenditures Per $100,000 CVA and MPMP
• POA—Net Expenditures Per Capita
• Roadways —Net Expenditures Per Capita and MPMP -
• Winter Control —Net Expenditures Per Capita and MPMP
• Transit —Net Expenditures Per Capita and MPMP
• Parking —Net Expenditures Per Capita
• Sanitary Sewer—MPMP
. Storm —Net Expenditures Per Capita and MPMP
Wafer—MPMP
• Waste Collection —Net Expenditures Per Capita and MPMP
• Waste Disposal —Net Expenditures Per Capita and MPMP
• Recycling —Net Expenditures Per Capita and MPMP
• Public Health —Net Expenditures Per Capita and MPMP
•Ambulance —Net Expenditures Per Capita
• Cemeteries —Net Expenditures Per Capita
• General Assistance —Net Expenditures Per Capita
• Assistance to the Aged —Net Expenditures Per Capita
• Child Care —Net Expenditures Per Capita
• Social Housing —Net Expenditures Per Capita
• Parks —Net Expenditures Per Capita
• Open Spaces and Trails—MPMP
• Recreation Programming —Net Expenditures Per Capita and MPMP
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0 130 Select User Fees and Revenue Information
• Development Charges
• Building Permit Fees
• Commercial Solid Waste Tipping Fees
• Transit Fares
• Ontario Unconditional Grants --Ontario Municipal Partnership Grant (OMPF)
• Ontario and Canada Conditional Grants
• Licencing, Permits & Rents etc. Per Capita
• Penalties & Interest on Taxes and Other Fine Revenues per Capita
• Investment Income Revenue
• Gaming and Casino Revenues Per Capita
• Contributions from Reserves, Reserve Funds
• Revenues From Government Business Enterprise
0 157 TAX POLICIES
• Comparison of Tax Ratios
• Delegation
• Summary of Optional Classes
• Summary of Graduated Tax Rates
�7 168 COMPARISON OF RELATIVE TAXES
• Residential
• Multi -Residential
•. Commercial
• Industrial
• Farmland
® 296 COMPARISON OF WATERISEWER COSTS
307 TAXES AS A % OF INCOME
10 318 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
• Municipal Land Assembly
• Downtown Retention & Expansion Programs
• Downtown/Area Specific Programs
• Brownfield Redevelopment
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY —Town of Aurora
Municipal Profile and Financial indicators
This section of the report includes information on population changes since 1996 by municipality,
density and land area as well as assessment information and building permit activity to assist in
understanding some of the basic facts about each municipality and the overall growth patterns. The
following table summarizes the estimated population growth from 2001-2005, the 2006 assessment
per capita and the overall 2006 net municipal levy per capita. The net levy analysis does not indicate
value for money or the effectiveness in meeting community objectives. The results have been
presented to show a comparison to the overall survey average as well as the average within the
geographic location.
Reserves
Reserves are a critical component of a municipality's long-term financing plan. The purpose for
maintaining reserves is to:
• Provide stability of tax rates in the face of variable and uncontrollable factors
• Provide financing for one-time or short term requirements
• Make provisions for replacementslacquisitions of assetslinfrastructure
• Provide a source of internal financing
• Ensure adequate cash flows
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Debt
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regulates the level of debt that may be incurred by
municipalities such that no more than 25% of the total own purpose revenue can be used to service
debt and other long term obligations without receiving OMB approval. A number of industry
recognized debt indicators were included in the report.
iDebtAnalysis
Debt Char es as a % of Expenditures
Aurora
0.00.
Overall I
Survey
Average
3.7%
Debt Charges as a % of Expenditures - Excluding Water/Sewer
0.0%
3.1%
Water Debt charges as a % of Water Expenditures
0.0%
6.5%
Sanitary Sewer Debt Charges as a % of Sanitary Sewer Expenditures
0.0%
9.3%
Debt as a % of Taxation
0.0%
5.3%
Debt per Capita
$ 352 $
443
Debt Outstandinp / Unwei hted Assessment
0.3%
0.5%
Debt to Reserve Ratio -
0.4
0.8
Taxes Receivable
The following chart reflects the taxes receivable as a percentage of total tax levy. If this percentage
increases over time, it may indicate an overall decline in the municipality's economic health.
Revenue and Expenditure Analysis and MPMPs
Costs will vary on a service by service basis as a result of a number of factors including but not limited to:
• Size of municipality and mix of urban and rural coverage
• Service levels and type of service provided
• Geographic location
• Climate
• Age of infrastructure
• How service is provided
• Accounting and reporting practices
Fire per capita
AuroraSurvey
$ 100
Overall
Averacie
1 $ 98
Roadways MPMPper lane km
1 053
$2,091
Winter Control MPMPper lane km
$3 787
$1,962
Waste Collection per capita
Recycling per capita
Libra er ca ita
M12$
Cultural Services er ca ita
Plannin er ca ita
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User Fees and Revenue Information
Analyzing revenue structure will help to identify the following types of problems:
• Deterioration of revenue base
• Practices and policies that may adversely affect revenue yields
• Poor revenue -estimating practices
• Efficiency of the collection and administration of revenues
• Overdependence on intergovernmental revenue sources
• User fees that are not covering the cost of services
• Changes in the tax burden on various segments of the population
The following table provides select user fee and revenue information for the municipality, the overall
survey average and average for the geographic location.
Taxes and Comparison of Relative Taxes
Tax Rates
The following table provides a comparison of the tax rates against the overall survey average.
RatesSurvey
Residential - Municipal
Aurora
0.81 °
Overall
A .-
Multi -Residential - Municipal
0.8190%
2.1306%
Commercial Residual - Municipal
0.9885%
1.7653%
Standard Industrial - Municil2al
1. 50%
2.4223%
Lar eIndustrial -Munici al
1.12 0°
2 5804%
Residential - Education
0.2640%
0 2640%
Multi -Residential - EdUnntion
0.2W%
0 2 40%
Commercial Residual - Education
1.4929%
1.6778%
Standard Industrial - Education
1.6581 %
2.2683%
Lar a Industrial -Education 1.6581 °°
2.3988%
Residential - Total 1,0830%
1.3468%
Multi -Residential - Total
1 0830%
2.3946°
Co cial Resi u I - Tot I
2.48 °
3 4431 °
Stan ustrial -Total
2.7831 %
4. °
Large Industrial - Total
2.7831%1
4.9793%
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Comparison of Relative Taxes
The purpose of this section of the report is to undertake "like" property comparisons across each
municipality and across various property types. In total, 12 property types were defined based on
those property types that were of most interest to the participating municipalities. There are many
reasons for differences in relative tax burdens across municipalities and across property classes.
These include, but are not limited, to the following:
f
• The values of like properties varies significantly across municipalities
• The tax burden within a municipality varies based on the tax ratios used. As such, it is
possible for a municipality to have a relative low tax burden in a particular class of property
and a relatively high tax burden in another class
• The use of optional classes
• Non -uniform education tax rates in the non-residential classes
• Level of service provided and the associated costs
• Extent to which a municipality employs user fees
• Access to other sources of revenues such as dividends from hydro utilities, gaming &
casino revenues
Location
Average
Within
Group
<Aurora
Population
Range
Average
20,000-49,999
GTA
Detached
Bungalow
Senior
Executive
Walk
Up Apartment per unit
MidtHigh
Rise per unit
Office
Building /sq. ft.
Neighbourhood
Shopping lsq. ft.
Industrial
Standard Isq.ft
Industrial
••5MTA
Large sq.ft
Industrial
Vacant Land per acre
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Comparison of Water and Sewer User Costs
A comparison was made of waterlsewer costs in each municipality. In order to put into perspective
the impact of waterlsewer costs on the overall burden to a property owner, typical consumptions were
estimated for property types that followed predictable patterns. The following table summarizes the
costs in the municipality for water and sewer on typical annual consumption against the overall survey
average.
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IAnygn'�4C4vraNfipiie.
,Water/Sewer
Residential - 360 m3
$
Overall
Aurora
551 1
Survey
Average
756
Commercial-10,000 m3
$
15,310 $
17,096
Industrial - 30,000 m3
$
45,930
50 225
Industrial - 100,000 m3
$
153,100 $
162 974
Industrial - 500 000 m3
$
765 500
801 739
Industrial - 1,000,000 m3
1,631,000
1 596 322
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Executive Summary provides a high level overview of the analysis contained in the
comprehensive report with averages calculated for municipalities within geographic locations. The
following table provides a summary of the municipalities included in the study within geographic
locations.
Belleville
A'ax
I Fort Erie
North Bav
Barrie
Amherstbur
Cavan-M-NM
Aurora
Grimsbv
Sault Ste. Marie
Bracebrid a
Brantford
Cobourg
Brampton
Hamilton
Sudbury
Collin wood
Cambridge
Cornwall
Burlington
Lincoln
Thunder Bay
Gravenhurst
Central Elgin
Kawartha Lakes
Caledon
Niagara Falls
Timmins
Huntsville
Chatham -Kent
Kingston
Clarin ton
Niagara -on -the -Lake
Innisfil
Guelph
Ottawa
East Gwillimbuiy
Pelham
Drancieville
Kitchener
Peterborough
Georgina
Port Colborne
Orillia
Lakeshore
Prince Edward Countv
Halton Hills
St. Catharines
TaV
Leamin ton
King
Thorold
Wasa a Beach
London
Markham
Wainfleet
Norfolk
Milton
Welland
North Dumfries
Mississauga
West Lincoln
Samia
Newmarket
St. Thomas
Oakville
Stratford
Oshawa
Tecumseh
Pickering
Waterloo
Richmond Hill
Wellesle
Toronto
Wilmot
u han
Windsor
lWhitby
IWoolwich
W hitchu rch-Stouffville
The results of each area municipality are included in the report.
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Municipal Profile
This section of the report includes information on population changes since 1996 by municipality,
density and land area as well as assessment information and building permit activity to assist in
understanding some of the basic facts about each municipality and the overall growth patterns.
General Findings
Population
• The report includes an analysis of 80 Ontario municipalities, representing in excess of 80% of the
Ontario population:
• Ranging in population from 6,300 to approximately 2.4 million —there was a good distribution of
comparable properties across various population groups
• Ranging in land area from 16 km to 3,400 km
• Ranging in population per square kilometre (Density) ranges from 15 to 4,100
• Includes single tier and two-tier municipalities
• Includes municipalities from across all parts of Ontario —North, South, East and West
• Average estimated population growth of municipalities in the study between 2001-2005 is 12.0%,
002005Population
Area
GTA
2001-2005 Growth
22.7%
AgainstRank
Survey
Average
Above
Simcoe/Muskoka/Dufferin
12.4%
Above
Southwest
8.3%
Below
Nia ara/Hamilton
7.1 %
Below
Eastern
6.6%
Below
North
1.5%
Below
SurveyAverage
12.0%
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Assessment Per Capita
Unweighted assessment per capita which is a measure of the "richness" of the assessment base
ranged significantly across the survey, from $45,700 to $177,000 with a survey average of
$93,700. 1 Avera e Taxable Assessment ner Capita bv Location I
Rank
Against
Survey
Area
GTA
Amount
116,761ZAbovwe
Average
imcoe/Muskoka Dufferin
112,049,Ni
a a Ham' n
3 960o
t West
2986Eastern
79 268North
51835
Surve Avera e
93,700
• From 2005-2006 assessment increased by 15.4 % on average. SimcoelMuskoka/Dufferin
experienced the largest increase at 20.8%.
% Change in Unweighted Assessment
Area % Change
Simcoe/Muskoka/Dufferin
20.8%
0000.
Rank Against
Survey
Above
GTA
16.9%
Above
Eastern
16.9%
Above
Nia ara/Hamilton
16.0%
Above
SouthWest
13.0%
Below
North
6.8%
Below
Surve Avera e
15.4%
Building Permit Value
• Building permits per capita were analyzed between 2003-2005 to provide a measure of relative
building activity in each municipality. The range in activity for 2005 was $596 per capita to $7,681
per capita with an average of $2,172.
2005 Building Permit Activity
Per
GTA $
per Capita by
Capita Building
2 957MMM
Location
Rank Against
Survey
Above
Simcoe/Muskoka/Dufferin
2,617
Above
SouthWe t
2,097
Belo
Niagara/Hamilton
1,541
Below
Eastern
$
1480
Below
North
1015
Below
,Survey Average
2,172.
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Municipal Financial Indicators
The Municipal Financial Indicators section of the report includes the following information to
assist municipalities in understanding the financial aspects of each municipality included in the
study.
. Net Municipal Levy Per Capita and sorted by Location (NEW)
Net Municipal Levy Per $100,000 of Assessment and sorted by Location
(NEW)
. Reserves as a % of Total Expenditures
Reserves as a % of Total Expenditures (Excluding WaterlSewer) - (New)
Water Reserves as a %ofWaterExpenditures (NEW)
. Sanitary Sewer Reserves as a % of Sanitary Sewer Expenditures (New)
Reserves (Excluding WaterlSewer) as a % of Taxation and sorted by Location
(NEVM
. Debt Charges as a % of Total Expenditures
Debt as a % of Total Expenditures (Excluding WaterlSewer) -(New)
• Water Debt as a % of Water Expenditures (NEW)
• Sanitary Sewer Debt as a % of Sanitary Sewer Expenditures (New)
• Debt Charges as a % of Taxation
• Outstanding Debt to Reserve Ratio
• Debt and Reserves Per Capita
• Debt Outstanding Per Unweighted Assessment
• Taxes Receivable as a % of Tax Levies and sorted by Location (NEW)
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Net Municipal Levy per Capita
This analysis does not indicate value for money or the effectiveness in meeting community
objectives. Net municipal expenditures per capita may vary as a result of:
Different service levels
• Variations in the types of services
• Different methods of providing services
• Different residential/non-residential assessment composition
• Varying demand for services
• Locational factors
• Demographic differences
• Socio-economic differences
• Urban/rural composition differences
• User fee policies
• Age of infrastructure
• What is being collected from rates as opposed to property taxes
Net municipal levy per capita was calculated using 2005 population estimates and the 2006
municipal levies.
The net levy on a per capita basis ranged across the municipalities from $577 to $1, 553 (with an
average of $1,025 per capita)
2006 Net Municipal Levy per Capita
Assessment (by
Area Per
Nia ara/Hamilton
and by
Loc ation)
Capita Assessment
1,1001
$100;000 of
i0 000
1,358
North
1.0471 $
2,040
Simcoe/Muskoka/Dufferin
1036
965
GTA
1025 $
1034
Eastern
998
1,344
SouthWest
979
1 223
Survey Average
1,025
1,191
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Reserves & Debt as a Percentage of Taxation
Reserves
Area of Taxation
Niagara/Hamilton
as a %
78.6%
.-
Taxation
6.3%
GTA
76.1 %
5.0%
Simcoe/Muskoka/Dufferin
50.2%
2.0%
Southwest
49.4%
6.2%
Eastern
39.5%
6.2%
North
39.2%
6.0%
Survey Average
I
70.8%l
5.3%
• The survey average of Reserves (excluding water and sewer) as a percentage of taxation
was 70.8%
• Debt as a percentage of taxation was 5.3% (excluding water and sewer)
ReceivableTaxes as a % of Tax Levies
Area % of Tax
Niagara/Hamilton
Levies
8.8%
Simcoe/Muskoka/Dufferin
8.2%
GTA
6.5%
North
6.5%
Eastern
5.6 %
Southwest
5.2 %
survey Average
6.7%
The survey average of taxes receivable as a % of tax levies was 6.7%
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Revenue & Expenditure Analvsis & MPMPs
The following summarizes the lowest, highest and survey average of net expenditures per capita for
select municipal services.
Municipal Service
Protective Services
Low Net
Expenditures
per Capita
High Net
Expenditures
per Capita
Average Net
Expenditures
per Capita
Fire
29
195
98
Police
100
304
198
POA
14
1
4
Transportation Services
Roadways lower and single tier
35
271
116
Winter Control lower and single tier
8
79
30
Transit
3
226
50
Parkin
6
29
6
Environmental Services
Storm
1
53
11
Waste Collection
11
59
18
Waste Disposal
9
71
18
Recycling
8
59
15
Health Services
Public Health
14
54
26
Ambulance
15
74
38
Cemeteries
26
3
Social and Family Services
General Assistance
91
231
3
Assistance to the Aged
4
8
2
Child Care
2
38
16
Social Housing
13
165
77
Recreation and Culture
Parks - MPMP
10
84
33
Recreation Pro rams and Facilities combined - MPMP
3
196
57
Libra
1
59
35
Cultural Services
32
9
Planning and Development Services
Plannina and Zonin
1
80
18
Commercial and Industrial
65
17
As illustrated above, there is a wide .variation across the survey in the cost of municipal services.
Certain factors may be attributed to factors beyond the control of the municipality such as location,
topography, climate conditions, demographics and economic conditions. Factors that a municipality
controls include how the service is provided, extent to which user fees are established, service
levels and service standards. MPMPs have been included in the report.
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Select User Fee and Revenue Information
The Select User Fee and Revenue Information section of the report includes select user fees
based on feedback received from the participating municipalities. The following information is
provided to assist municipalities in understanding some basic facts about each municipality
included in the study.
• Development Charge Fees
• Building Permit Fees
• Comparison of Building Permit Costs on a Residential Property
• Commercial Solid Waste Tipping Fees
• Transit Fare Comparison
• Penalties and Interest on Taxes and Other Fine Revenues
• Gaming and Casino Revenues Per Capita
• CRF Per Capita
• Contributions from Reserves, Reserve Funds
Development Charges
The following table summarizes the findings for 2006 development charges. Information on
each of the municipalities is included in the study.
Note: some municipalities do not charge any development charges
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Building Permit Fees
Building permit fees were calculated on an 1,800 sq.ft. residential property with a
construction value of $135, 000. Building permit fees ranged from m a low of $810 to a high
of $2,205, with a survey average of $1,419.
Commercial Solid Waste Tipping Fees
Commercial solid waste tipping fees ranged from a low of $36 per tonne to a high of $115
per tonne, with an average of $77 per tonne
OMPF Grants Per Capita
OMPF Grants per
Area
GTA
Amount
5
Simcoe/Muskoka/Dufferin
$
44
South West
58
Nia ara/Hamilton
$
66
Eastern
$
109
North
$
309
Uuler i{eyenue JDurces toer Capita
Other Revenues
& Canada Conditional Grants
Revenues
per
$
Low
1
Revenues
$
High
per
823
Average
Revenues
per
142
Licenses, Permits, Rents, etc.
$
$
175
$
39
Penalties and Interest on Taxes
43
$
18
Investment Income
1
52
$
17
Gaming & Casino Revenues
4
149
39
Contributions From Reserves
$
281
S
45
Revenues From Government Business Enterprise
3
1 $
289
$
34
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Tax Policies
The following table summarizes the tax ratios ranking across the survey for each of the classes.
Municipality
Barrie
Multi-
Residential 1.0787
2.1900
Commercial
1.9800
Industrial
3.3648
Industrial
Belleville*
Branfford*
Central Elgin*
2.3458
1.6376
2.2251
2.8318
Chatham -Kent*
2.1488
1.9671
2.4604
2.9570
Cornwall
2.3492
1,9650
2.6300
Dufferin
2.6802
1.2200
2.1984
Durham
1.9188
1.4500
2,2598
-- 2.5112
Essex*
1.9554
1.0697
1.9425
2.6861
Quelch
2.7400
1 18400
2.6300
Halton
2.2619
1.4565
2.3599
Hamilton*
2.7400
1.2782
1.7825
ammmmm
Kawartha Lakes
:-1.9931
Kinciston
2.7389
1.9800
2.6300
Lambton*
2.6017
1.6752
-. 2.0536
3.0124
London
2.1455
- 2.6300
Mississauga
1.4098
Muskoka
1.0000
1.1000
10 0
Nia ara*
2.0600
2.8000
Norfolk
1.6929
1.6929
6929
North Bay
- 2.2818
- 1.9274
1.4000
Northumberland
2,2160
1.5152
2.6300
Orillia
1.1000
1.9800
1.7300
Ottawa*
1.8000
1.2971
ENEEM
1.4700
Peel (Brampton, Caledon
1.7050
Peterborough
2.0440
1.8912
2.6300
Peterbomu h Countv
1.7802
1.0986
1.5432
PrinceEdward
1.1125
Sault Ste. Marie*
1.2829
1.6730
1.9251
2.7431
1
1.5385
St. Thomas*
2.4987
1.9475
2.2281
2.6774
Stratford*
2
3.3624
Sudbury*
2.0591
1,9527
2.4300
2,6275
Thunder Bay
2.7400
Timmins*
1.6816
1.7501
2,1783
2.7114
T4.1710
Waterloo
2.3400
1.9500
2.6100
York
1.0000
1 2070
1.3737
Average
2.0779
1.7259
2.2731
.8 1
Minimum
Maximum -
3.7070
3.7465
4. 710
4.10 7
Provincial Threshold
749800
* denotes municipalities with one or more ratios above the Provincial Threshold
The highlighted cells reflect changes in tax ratios between 2005 and 2006
reflects increase in tax ratios
reflects decrease in tax ratios
(only for those municipalities that participated in the 2005 Study)
BMA Executive Summary
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Municipal Study 2006
Comparison of Relative Taxes
Like property comparisons were undertaken on 12 property types that were of most interest to the
participating municipalities.
In order to calculate the relative tax burden of "like" properties, every effort
was made to hold constant those factors deemed to be most critical in
determining a property's assessed value. However, given the number of
factors used to calculate the assessed value for each property, and the
inability to quantify each of these factors, the results should be used to
provide the reader with overall trends rather than exact differences in
relative tax burdens between municipalities: By selecting multiple property
types within each taxing class (e.g. Residential —Detached Bungalow,
Executive and Condominium), and by selecting multiple properties from
within each municipality and property subtype, the likelihood of anomalies in
the database has been reduced. Every effort was made to select a minimum
of 3-8 properties from each municipality and from within each property type.
There are many driving factors impacting a municipality's relative property tax position, including but
not limited to the following:
There are many reasons for differences in relative tax burdens across municipalities and across
property classes. These include, but are not limited, to the following:
• The values of like properties varies significantly across municipalities
• The tax burden within a municipality varies based on the tax ratios used. As such, it is
possible for a municipality to have a relative low tax burden in a particular class of
property and a relatively high tax burden in another class
• The use of optional classes
• Non -uniform education tax rates in the non-residential classes
• Tax burdens across municipalities also vary based on the level of service provided and
the associated costs of providing these services
• Extent to which a municipality employs user fees
• Access to other sources of revenues such as dividends from hydro utilities, gaming &
casino revenues
BMA Executive Summary
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Residential
Mu.
Municipal Study 2006
Residential
Area
Eastern
Detached
Bungal
• 2 409
xecj
uti
4 664
GTA
3,063
5,102
Nia ara/Hamilton
2,709
4 939
North
2,363
4,882
Simcoe/Muskoka/Dufferin
2,273 $
4,664
SouthWest
2,395 J11,11,114
694
Survey Average
2,630
4,828
W-Residentia!
Eastern
1 532L
GTA
1 299
Nia ara/Hamilton
1 208
North
$ 10661
Simcoe/Muskoka/Dufferin
1 003SouthWest
$ 1222
Surve Avera e
1 218
1 418
Commercial
Eastern
PropertiesCommercial
ShoppingOffice
1279
GTA
$
1276
Nia ara/Hamilton
1 249
North
L2,240
1 458
Simcoe/Muskoka/Dufferin
422
4$3..28
$
1036
SouthWest
1383
SurveyAverage
1 996
1,290,
Industrial
Industrial
Standard
Eastern
Properties
1.6541.3142,172LargeGTA
2.224
617
Nia ara/Hamilton
1.792442
North
2.002049Simcoe/Muskoka/Dufferin
1.351972
SouthWest
1.942123
Surve Avera a
1.912
957
Executive Summary
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Municipal Study 2006
Comparison of Water/Sewer Costs
• The establishment of water and sewer rates is a municipal responsibility and the absence
of standard procedures across Ontario has resulted in the evolution of a great variety of
rate structure formats.
There was considerable diversity across the survey in terms of the costs of water/sewer
and how services are charged. Municipal decisions on whether the rates are uniform,
increasing or decreasing, whether the rate varies by meter size or whether a service
charge is levied impacts the relative ranking across the various property types
Comparison of Water/Sewer Costs by Various
Consumptions -.
Volume
Meter Size
Residential Commercial Industrial
360 m3 10,000 m3 30,000 m3
5/6" 2":: " 3"
Industrial `.Industrial 'Industrial
100,000 m3 500,000 m3 1,000,000 m3
4" 6" -
6"
I� IF11l�1.121191. 11 'i :11 1-1119TI,
14 119711 111
'. . . M e I
_00
Taxes and Water/Sewer as a % of Income
A comparison was made of relative property tax burdens and waterisewer costs on
comparable properties against the median household incomes. The report also calculates the
total municipal tax burden as a percentage of income available on an average household.
Executive Summary
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Municipal Study 2006
Economic Development Programs
• A summary was completed on programs that municipalities have implemented to promote
economic development. This included a review of the following:
• Municipal Land Assembly & Industrial Land Prices
• Business Retention & Expansion Programs
• Downtown/Area Specific Programs
• Brownfield Redevelopment
• Municipal Land Assembly —approximately 50% of the municipalities surveyed have
municipal industrial lands. These were typically seen in municipalities with
populations in excess of 40, 000
• Business Retention and Expansion Programs —the majority of the municipalities
surveyed provide programs to retain existing business and attract new businesses.
These include company visitation programs, seminars, ambassador programs,
business enterprise centres, partnership funds, entrepreneurship centres,
recruitment programs, marketing alliances, venture centres and cluster marketing
• Downtown/Area Specific Programs —These include interest free loans, business
incentive programs, waiving of fees, grants, tax incremental waiver programs, fagade
programs and tax rebates. Hamilton, London, Cambridge, Oshawa, Kitchener and
Waterloo have numerous proactive programs to encourage economic
redevelopment, particularly targeted to their downtown cores
• Brownfield Redevelopment —several municipalities have developed and
implemented their Brownfield programs.
BMA Executive Summary
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COUNCIL — JANUARY 30, 2007 AGENDA ITEM # oZ
aldR.
V
EXTRACT FROM COUNCIL MEETING NO. 07-01
HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2007
IV ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Special Council - Public Planning Minutes of December 19, 2006, meeting 06-31
and Council Minutes of December 19, 2006, meeting 06-32
Moved by Councillor MacEachern
Seconded by Councillor Marsh
THAT the Special Council - Public Planning Minutes from meeting 06-31 be
deferred until staff have reviewed the final resolution for item 1 - PL06-128 to
ensure that the motion is accurately worded.
CORRESPONDENCE SENT BY:
ACTION DEPT.: Corporate Svs.
CARRIED
INFO DEPT.:
C. Eastwood. PENDING
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AUIZQRA
TOWN OFAURORA
SPECIAL COUNCIL - PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING
MINUTES
NO. 06-31
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS MayorMorrisin the Chair; Councillors McRoberts,
MacEachern, Gaertner, Granger, Marsh, Collins-
Mrakas, Buck and Wilson
OTHERATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Planning, Director
of Building, Manager of Engineering Services,
Director of Financial Services/ Treasurer, Town
Solicitor, Planner, and Council/Committee Secretary
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
If
III
DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
APPROVAL OFAGENDA
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the content of the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department be approved as presented.
CARRIED
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Mayor Morris outlined the procedures that would be followed in the conduct of
the public meeting. The 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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Special Council —Public Planning Minutes No. 06-31 Page 2
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
PL06-128 -Zoning By-law Amendment Application Prato Estates Inc.
Part 1, 65R-25216, Part 3, 65R-25800 and Part of Lot 22,
Concession 2, E.Y.S.
File 014-15-06
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 land. The Planner advised that the applicant has
applied to the Town to amend the Zoning By-law to permit five detached lots
fronting River Ridge Boulevard, to correct the zoning map schedule fronting
River Ridge Boulevard and Mavrinac Boulevard and to remove the
requirements for a walkway fronting Tonner Crescent.
The Planner advised that the proposal is consistent with the policies of the
Secondary Plan by proposing single detached dwellings and by providing a
walkway connection to the wildlife park lands, therefore, an amendment will not
be required to facilitate the subject application. The Planner advised that
adequate servicing capacity is available and has been allocated to the site and
that staff feel that the proposed changes are minor in nature, appropriate and
compatible with the existing residential development and have no concerns with
the proposed minor changes to the draft plan and the proposed zoning changes.
The Planner concluded by advising that staff recommends that Council approve
the applications in principle, subject to the resolution of any outstanding issues.
Aoolicant/Agent
Mr. David Farrow, representing Prato Estates, advised that the previous
approvals for the zoning of this development were issued prior to the
completion of the technical engineering studies, therefore the revisions
contained within this application were not anticipated at that time. Mr. Farrow
thanked Council for considering this application and advised that he would be
happy to answer any questions during their deliberations.
Public Comments
Mr. Klaus Wehrenberg advised that there is a wildlife sanctuary to the north of
the development and he explained that there are very few locations available
for the public to view this beautiful natural setting. Mr. Wehrenberg requested
that staff consider the feasibility of constructing a viewing platform at the and of
the existing walkway to look out onto the wildlife conservation area located to
the north-east of the subject lands.
The public portion of the meeting closed at 7:25 p.m. and Council's
deliberations began.
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT report PL06-128 be received as information; and
THAT the application be approved in principle, subject to the
resolution of outstanding issues including, but not limited to storm
water pond functionality, ensuring that it works safely as proposed; and
THAT staff consider the feasibility of constructing a viewing platform at the
end of the existing walkway to look out onto the wildlife conservation area
located to the north-east of the subject lands.
CARRIED
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Special Council — Public Planning Minutes No. 06-31 Page 3
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
IV READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the following listed by-law be given 1" 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4876-06.0 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm
Actions by Council Resulting
From the Special Council -
Public Planning Meeting 06-
31 on December 19, 2006,
CARRIED
V ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Buck
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
CARRIED
P. MORRIS, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK
s=
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Special Council — Public Planning Minutes No. 06-31 Page 3
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
IV READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the following listed by-law be given 1 s` 2ntl and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4876-06.0 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm
Actions by Council Resulting
From the Special Council -
Public Planning Meeting 06-
31 on December 19, 2006.
CARRIED
V ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Buck
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
CARRIED
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!AGENDA ITEM #3
AuRoxA
TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
NO. 07-05
Holland Room
Aurora Town Hall
Thursday, January 11, 2007
ATTENDANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mayor Morris the Chair; Councillors Gaertner,
Granger, MacEachern McRoberts, and Wilson
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillors Buck, Collins-Mrakas and Marsh were
absent.
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Leisure Services,
Director of Planning, Director of Public Works,
Director of Financial Services/Treasurer, Financial
Analyst/Budget Supervisor and Administrative Co-
ordinator/Deputy Clerk
Mayor Morris called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor McRoberts declared a pecuniary interest in capital project #31044
2007 Sidewalk Reconstruction — Centre Street and Catherine Avenue as he
resides in the area. Councillor McRoberts 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 McRoberts declared a pecuniary interest in capital project #31060
Northeast Quadrant Traffic Calming, as he resides in the area. Councillor
McRoberts 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 OFAGENDA
General Committee recommends:
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department,
with the following additional items, be approved:
Delegation d) — Robert & Patricia Farillo
Re: Proposed Use(s) of Vacant Hydro Building
Delegation e) - Ms Lydia Schuster of the Aurora Seniors' Association
Re: Capital Project #72057 — Signage for the Aurora Seniors' Centre
Delegation f) - Mr. Charles Sequeira of the Aurora Seniors'
Association
Re: Capital Project #72060 — Seniors' Centre — Stairs from Back
Deck
f-
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Special General Committee Report No. 07-05 Page 2 of 6
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Delegation g) - Mr. Miloslav Prikryl
Re: Leisure Services Capital Projects
Delegation h)—Mr. Frank Shaw
Re: Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust — McLeod Wood
Revised Summary of Capital Projects 2007 - 2010
Revised Capital Budget -Analysis By Project - #72068 ARC Debt
Repayment — pg. 1
v Revised Capital Budget - Analysis By Project - # 12002 Accessibility
Committee - pg. 23
Y New Capital Budget— Analysis By Project -#72031— Council Office
Space and Lounge Improvements - pg. 127
CARRIED
Councillor Gaertner arrived at 7:05 p.m.
III DELEGATIONS
a) Robert & Patricia Farillo
Re: Proposed Use(s) of Vacant Hydro Building
Mr. Farillo addressed the committee regarding the proposed use of the
former hydro building. Mr. Farillo enquired if consideration could be taken to
sell the property and lease some of the space to the town for storage.
Mr. John Rogers advised Mr. Farillo that the previous Council had resolved
to retain the subject property for municipal purposes and those uses are still
to be determined.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of Mr. Farillo be received and referred to the budget
deliberations.
CARRIED
b) Ms Lydia Schuster of the Aurora Seniors' Association
Re: Capital Project #72057 — Signage for the Aurora Seniors' Centre
Ms Schuster requested that the committee consider approving the
installation of signage identifying the Aurora Seniors' Centre. One sign at
the entrance to Municipal Drive and the other being part of the illuminated
sign located at Wellington Street and John West Way.
c) Mr. Charles Sequeira of the Aurora Seniors' Association
Re: Capital Project #72060 — Seniors' Centre — Stairs from Back Deck
Mr. Sequeira requested, on behalf of the Aurora Seniors' Association, that
the committee consider including this project in the 2007 budget.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of Ms Lydia Schuster and Mr. Charles Sequeira of
the Aurora Seniors' Association be received and referred to the budget
deliberations.
CARRIED
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Special General Committee Report No. 07-05 Page 3 of 6
Thursday, January 11, 2007
d) Mr. Miloslav Prikryl
Re: Various Proposed Capital Projects
Mr. Prikryl expressed his concern regarding the proposed budget for the
Aurora Recreation Complex when the final figures for 2006 have not been
determined. Mr. Prikryl also enquired about the status of the funds
allocated for the 404 signage, why the tennis courts were being resurfaced
and suggested that the former library be used as a youth centre.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of Mr Prikryl regarding various proposed capital
.projects be received and referred to the budget deliberations.
CARRIED
e) Mr. Michael Bender, Vice -Chair, Aurora Community Arboretum
Re: Proposed Capital Budget Project #73033 — Aurora Community
Arboretum -Phase 1 of 10
Mr. Bender provided the committee with an overview of the development
of the Aurora Community Arboretum from its establishment in 1996 to the
recent adoption of the Arboretum Master Plan. Mr. Bender requested that
proposed capital budget project #73033 be promoted as a 2007 project for
approval. Allocation of funds to this project would assist the group in
obtaining additional funding for other agencies.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of Mr. Bender regarding proposed capital budget
project #73033 — Aurora Community Arboretum - Phase 1 of 10 be
received and referred to the budget deliberations.
CARRIED
Mr. Frank Shaw
Re: Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust— McLeod Wood
Mr. Shaw requested that the committee consider additional $10,000 for
the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust to develop trails, entrance gates, park
signage, preparation of the stewardship plan and administrative costs
such as insurance and property taxes for the McLeod Wood property.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of Mr. Shaw be received and referred to the budget
deliberations.
CARRIED
g) Mr. John Gutteridge, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer
Re: 2007 Capital Budget
Mr. Gutteridge provided an overview of the proposed 2007 Capital Budget.
Mr. Gutteridge indicated that senior management had reviewed and
prioritized all of the proposed projects on a corporate basis rather than
departmentally which had been the practice in the past. Mr. Gutteridge
reviewed some changes to the proposed budget that senior management
had discussed since the distribution of the 2007 Capital Budget in
December2006.
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Special General Committee Report No. 07-05 Page 4 of 6
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Mr. Gutteridge also requested that committee set additional budget
meeting dates.
h) Ms Rebecca Beaton
Re: 2007 Capital Budget
Ms Beaton requested that all members of Council be provided with a copy
of the Capital Asset Management Plan, the 10 year reserves projections,
the debt repayment schedule for the Aurora Recreation Complex and the
use of the hydro sale proceeds report presented In September 2005. Ms
Beaton also inquired if budget related items on the pending list were
Incorporated into the draft budget.
Mayor Morris requested that Ms Beaton provide staff with her questions
prior to the next meeting so they would have responses at the meeting.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of Ms Beaton be received and referred to budget
deliberations.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT staff be requested to do a presentation regarding the reserve funds.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT staff provide committee with a copy of the 2006 10 Year Roads
Plan.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT staff provide the information requested by Ms Beaton during her
delegation to her; and
THAT staff review the Council Pending List to ensure that all matters
referred to budget deliberations are incotporated in the draft 2007 Budget.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Director of Financial Services provide a report for the next
budget meeting regarding options of contributions to the debenture of the
Aurora Recreation Complex.
CARRIED
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Special General Committee Report No. 07.05 Page 5 of 6
Thursday, January 11, 2007
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Director of Public Works provide additional information
regarding Capital Budget Project #31071 — Reconstruction — Hawthorne
Lane — 2008.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT staff bring back a report on the implications of not installing a
sidewalk/bikeway on the south side of Wellington Street between from
Bayview Avenue to Leslie Street.
CARRIED
Councillor Gaertner left the meeting at 10:15 p.m.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the meeting be extended beyond 10:30 p.m.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Director of Corporate Services provide a report on the timelines
to complete the required Accessibility Plans as prescribed in the Ontarians
with Disabilities Act, 2001, as amended.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT , with respect to Capital Project #42028 — Drainage Easement — 35
Glass Drive, staff determine if any damage costs can be recuperated from
insurance.
CARRIED
Memorandum from the Director of Financial Services
Re: 2007-2010 Capital Program
General Committee recommends:
THAT the memorandum from the Director of Financial Services regarding
the 2007-2010 Capital Program be received for information.
CARRIED
2. Memorandum from the Director of Financial Services
Re: Capital Project Scoring
General Committee recommends:
THAT the memorandum from the Director of Financial Services regarding
the Capital Project Scoring be received for information.
CARRIED
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Special General Committee Report No. 07.05 Page 6 of 6
Thursday, January 11, 2007
IV ADJOURNMENT
General Committee recommends:
THAT the meeting adjourn at 11:05 p.m.
CARRIED
THE REPORT OF THE SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 07-05 IS
SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL AT COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2007.
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR BOB PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK
I
COUNCIL - JANUARY 30, 2007
AuRoRA
TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
NO. 07-06
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
ATTENDANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mayor Morris in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Collins-
Mrakas, Gaertner, Granger, Marsh, MacEachern
McRoberts, and Wilson
MEMBERS ABSENT None
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Building, Director of
Leisure Services, Director of Planning, Director of
Public Works, Director of Financial Services/
Treasurer, Town Solicitor, and Council/Committee
Secretary
Mayor Morris called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
11 APPROVAL OFAGENDA
General Committee recommends.
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department,
with the following additional item, be approved:
Memorandum from Councillor Buck
Re: Advisory Committees
III DELEGATIONS
None
CARRIED
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General Committee Report No. 07-06 Page 2 of 6
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
IV CONSIDERATION OF ITEM REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1. Review of the Advisory Committees'.Terms of Reference
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Terms of Reference for the Economic Development Advisory
Committee, in the "Purpose" section, be amended to read as follows:
1. PURPOSE
The Economic Development Advisory Committee will make
recommendations to Council on matters that will foster and
enhance a strong and stable economy consistent with the
attributes of a sustainable community. The Committee will liaise
with existing businesses and facilitate the development of new
enterprises through support and provision of opportunities for new
economic development growth to enhance the quality of life and
prosperity in our community and to meet the needs of the future.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee membership
composition, remain unchanged.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the membership details of the citizen members be amended to read
as follows:
Citizen members will:
• Be experienced business people with a well developed business
community network
• Be able to allocate sufficient time during the day for regularly
scheduled meetings
• Be a broad spectrum of the business community representing a
cross section of the business community
• Sign confidentiality and conflict of interest agreements as required
• Be strong proponents of business growth for the Town
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee meetings be
scheduled to take place on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00
Pm.
CARRIED
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General Committee Report No. 07.06 Page 3 of 6
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Councillor Buck arrived at 6:45 pm
General Committee recommends:
THAT the staff support for the Economic Development Advisory
Committee be remain unchanged.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Duties and Functions within the Terms of Reference for the
Economic Development Advisory Committee be amended to read as
follows.
To assist and support Council and staff in order to meet the following
objectives:
• Develop economic opportunities to aid in the growth and progress
of Aurora as a desirable place to do business
• Support the growth of a variety of businesses to encourage a
sustainable business environment
• Increase the quantity and diversity of employment in Aurora to
enhance local live/work opportunities and promote efforts to
reduce commuting through local economic initiatives
• To assist Council in developing an economic development vision
to retain the viability of the existing community core
• Form sub -committees to deal with specific new initiatives, and
identify strategic solutions
CARRIED
Memorandum from Councillor Buck
Re: Advisory Committees - ADDED ITEM
General Committee recommends:
THAT the memorandum from Councillor Buck regarding advisory
committees be received for information.
CARRIED
ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Purpose, as outlined in the Terms of Reference for the
Accessibility Advisory Committee, remain unchanged.
CARRIED
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General Committee Report No. 07-06 Page 4 of 6
Tuesday, January16, 2007
General Committee recommends:
THAT the membership composition outlined in the Terms of Reference for
the Accessibility Advisory Committee, remain unchanged.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the remuneration for the Accessibility Advisory Committee members
be amended to read as follows:
4. REMUNERATION
The Committee member shall be compensated for his/her time
expenses as provided by the legislation. The remuneration
practice should take into consideration that people with disabilities
might have additional expenses related to travel and attending
meetings. This may include, for example, sign language
interpretation for individuals who are deaf, specialized
transportation and support care services.
CARRIED
RECESS
At 6:55 p.m. Special General Committee recessed.
The meeting reconvened at 9:05 p.m.
Councillor MacEachern left the meeting at 8:50 pm.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Duties and Functions, as outlined in the Terms of Reference for
the Accessibility Advisory Committee, be amended to include reference to
the Accessibility Plan.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee meetings be scheduled to
take place on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Staff Support requirements within the Terms of Reference for
the Accessibility Advisory Committee be approved as originally presented.
CARRIED
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Tuesday, January 16, 2007
AURORA HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Terms of Reference for the Aurora Heritage Advisory
Committee be approved as originally presented.
CARRIED
AURORA PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Terms of Reference for the Aurora Public Library Board be
approved as originally presented.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Terms of Reference for the Committee of Adjustment be
deferred until such time that staff are able to review and report back on all
possible options that may be considered regarding this Committee.
CARRIED
PROPERTY STANDARDS COMMITTEE
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Terms of Reference for the Property Standards Committee be
deferred until staff report back on the Committee of Adjustment so that the
two matters may be considered together.
CARRIED
Councillor Buck left the meeting at 9:45
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
General Committee recommends:
THAT the membership composition outlined in the Terms of Reference for
the Environmental Advisory Committee, be expanded to 2 member of
Council and up to 11 citizen members.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Duties and Functions, as outlined in the Terms of Reference for
the Environmental Advisory Committee, remain unchanged.
CARRIED
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Tuesday, January 16, 2007
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee meetings be scheduled to
take place on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm.
CARRIED
V ADJOURNMENT
General Committee recommends:
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
CARRIED
THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 07-06 IS SUBJECT TO
FINAL APPROVAL AT COUNCIL MEETING NO. 07-02 ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 30,
2007.
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i
Au�oRA
AGENDA ITEM #, �
TOWN OFAURORA
SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
NO, 07-07
Holland Room
Aurora Town Hall
Saturday, January 20, 2007
ATTENDANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mayor Morris the Chair; Councillors Buck, Collins-
Mrakas, Gaertner, Granger, MacEachern, McRoberts,
Marsh and Wilson
MEMBERS ABSENT None
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Leisure Services,
Director of Public Works, Director of Financial
Services/Treasurer, Financial Analyst/Budget
Supervisor and Administrative Co-ordinator/Deputy
Clerk
Mayor Morris called the meeting to order at 9:00 am.
DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor McRoberts declared a pecuniary interest in capital project #31044
2007 Sidewalk Reconstruction — Centre Street and Catherine Avenue as he
resides in the area. Councillor McRoberts 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 McRoberts declared a pecuniary interest in capital project #31060
Northeast Quadrant Traffic Calming, as he resides in the area. Councillor
McRoberts 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 McRoberts declared a pecuniary interest in capital project #73031
Lions Park Rehabilitation, as he resides in the area. Councillor McRoberts 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 OFAGENDA
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department
with the following additional items, be approved:
Delegation - Mr. Gordon Barnes
Re: Capital Project #31044 — 2007 Sidewalk Reconstruction — Centre
Street & Catherine Avenue
Outstanding Council Items Referred to 2007 Budget Deliberations
Projected 2006 — 2010 Reserve and Reserve Fund Statement
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Special General Committee Report No. 07-07 Page 2 of 5
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Y Correspondence from Diane Schedlich regarding the relocation of the
gym from the Aurora Family Leisure Complex .
III DELEGATIONS
a) Mr. Gordon Barnes
Re: Capital Project #31044 — 2007 Sidewalk Reconstruction — Centre
Street & Catherine Avenue
Mr. Barnes advised the committee that he conducted a survey of the
residents of the Historic District regarding the proposed sidewalk
reconstruction and received a 40% response. The consensus of the
survey was to keep the sidewalk at 1.2 metre width rather than the
recommended 1.5 meter width.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of Mr. Barnes regarding Capital Project #31044 —
2007 Sidewalk Reconstruction — Centre Street & Catherine Avenue be
received and referred to the budget deliberations.
CARRIED
b) Mr. John Gutteridge, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer
Re: Proposed 2007 Capital Budget
With the assistance of Chief Administrative Officer and the staff present,
the committee reviewed the proposed 2007 Capital Budget.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the 12 month interest from the hydro account be retained in the
Council discretionary fund for the 2007 Budget.
CARRIED
Councillor Buck left the meeting at 10:45 am
General Committee recommends:
THAT the meeting recess for 15 minutes at 10:45 am.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the meeting reconvene at 11:00 am.
CARRIED
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Special General Committee Report No. 07.07 Page 3 of 5
Saturday, January 20,2007
General Committee recommends:
THAT the current replacement vehicles identified in the 2007 Capital
Budget be summarized in aconsolidated report and shared usage; and
THAT a fleet management assessment report be developed and
presented at a future meeting that includes lease versus purchase
options and departmental multi use of all vehicles.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the meeting recess for 15 minutes at 12:05 pm.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the meeting reconvene at 12:20 pm.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT staff circulate the previous report regarding the former Hydro
Building to Council for review; and
THAT staff also include a report that provides details in the proposed use
of the Hydro Building.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Church Street School capital project #72059 be referred to a
future General Committee for a comprehensive report including the
following:
• Justified expected capital costs -
• Related operational costs
• Identify specific funding sources
• Merits of a grant versus a capital project
• Recommendations in terms of project management and construction
and future considerations; and
THAT the Historical Society make a presentation at the General
Committee meeting; and
THAT staff continue the current discussions with the Historical Society
regarding the operating agreement.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the committee proceed into closed session to discuss a potential
land acquisition.
CARRIED
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Special General Committee Report No. 07-07 Page 4 of 5
Saturday, January 20, 2007
The General Committee convened In a closed session at 4:38 pm.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the committee reconvene in open session.
CARRIED
The General Committee reconvened in an open session at 4:40 pm.
IV CONSIDERATION OF ITEM REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
2. Memorandum from the Director of Financial Services
Replacement Summary of Projects — Sorted by Priority Scoring and
Replacement Capital Budget — Analysis by Project
(yellow pages)
3. Memorandum from the Director of Financial Services
Additional Information Requested at the January 11, 2007 Meeting
4. Memorandum from the Director of Financial Services
Aurora Hydro Sale Investment Funds
(Council January 16, 2007 — Referred to Budget Deliberations)
General Committee recommends:
THAT items 2, 3 and 4 be received for information purposes,
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT discussion be held at the next meeting to prioritize the capital
budget in order to direct staff to provide an impact analysis.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the next budget meeting be held on February 3, 2007 at 9.00 am.
CARRIED
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Saturday, January 20, 2007
General Committee recommends:
THAT the meeting adjourn at 5:00 p.m.
CARRIED
THE REPORT OF THE SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 07-07 IS
SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL AT COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2007.
M. MORRIS, MAYOR BOB PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK
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AGENDA ITEM #
AuRoRA
TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
NO. 07-08
ATTENDANCE
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Councillor Gaertner 16 the Chair; Mayor Morris
Councillors Buck, Collins-Mrakas, Granger, Marsh,
MacEachern, McRoberts and Wilson
MEMBERS ABSENT None
Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Building, Director of
Leisure Services, Director of Planning, Director of
Public Works, Director of Financial Services/
Treasurer, Town Solicitor, and Council/Committee
Secretary
Councillor Gaertner 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 ConNict of
Interest Act.
II APPROVAL OFAGENDA
General Committee recommends;
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department,
with the following additional items, be approved:
Delegation c) — Mr. Prakash David, Whitwell.Developments
Re: Overview of Whitwell Developments project
Delegation d) — Ms Kelly Breedon, Mr. Walter Mestrinaro,
Mr. Jim Beesley
Re: Item 4 - PL07-002 — 313-321 Ridge Road — Aurora Cable
Internet Property By-law Compliance
Item 12 - Correspondence from Mr. Mark Osborne & Ms Aviva
Freeman -Osborne
Re: Pet Licensing
A Item 13 - Correspondence from Mr. Walter Mestrinaro
Re: ACI
Y Item 14 - Memo from Director of Corporate Services
Re: Budget Meeting Dates
Item 15 - Additional material for item 1 — L307-002
CARRIED
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General Committee Report No. 07.08 Page 2 of 8
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Ill ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
Special General Committee Meeting Minutes, No. 07.01, January 2, 2007
Special General Committee Meeting Minutes, No. 07-02, January 4, 2007
General Committee Meeting Minutes, No. 07-03, January 9, 2007
Special General Committee Meeting Minutes, No. 07-04, January 9, 2007
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Special General Committee minutes of meetings 07-01, 07-02
and 07-04, and General Committee minutes of meeting 07-03 be deferred
to the January 30, 2007 Council meeting.
CARRIED
IV DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10 and 11 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:
L307-002 — Pro -Shop Request for Proposal — New Recreation Complex
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement
with Rec Cycle and Sports for the pro shop services at the Aurora
Recreation. Complex, based on the results from RFP LS2006-95, effective
February 1, 2007 for a five year term.
5. PL07.003 — Planning Applications Status List
THAT the Planning Applications Status List be received as information.
6. PL07-004 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Farland Properties
130 Industrial Parkway North
Part of Lot 103, Registered Plan 246
File D14.01.07
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Zoning By-
law Amendment Application D14-01-07, scheduled for the February 28,
2007 Public Planning Meeting.
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Tuesday, January 23, 2007
7. GS07-001 — Animal Control Services Contract Renewal
THAT report CS07-001 be received; and.
THAT preliminary budget approval be granted for the animal control
services contract with Kennel Inn Inc. for a one year contract, at a cost of
$164,500.
12. Correspondence from Mr. Mark Osborne & Ms Aviva Freeman -Osborne
Re: Pet Licensing
THAT the correspondence from Mr. Mark Osborne & Ms Aviva Freeman -
Osborne be received for Information.
13. Correspondence from Mr. Walter Mestrinaro
Re; ACI
THAT the correspondence from Mr. Walter Mestrinaro be received for
information.
15. Additional material for item 1 — L807-002
THAT the additional material for item 1 — LS07-002 be received for
information.
CARRIED
VI NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION -COUNCILLORS
Councillor Collins-Mrakas gave Notice of Motion regarding property crime and
graffiti within the Town of Aurora.
Mayor Morris requested Council's opinion regarding her attendance at a York
Region retreat in Niagara -on -the -Lake.
General Committee recommends:
THAT Mayor Morris be authorized to attend the York Region retreat in
Niagara -on -the -Lake be supported.
CARRIED
Councillor Granger gave Notice of Motion regarding parking on Trillium Drive and
that he will present It on the next General Committee agenda.
VIl DELEGATIONS
(a) Mr. Robert Cook, President, Ontario Waste Management Association
Re: Northern Six RFP No. CRFP-06-01 — Collection and Haulage of
Collectable Waste
Mr. Robert Cook addressed General Committee to request that Council
undertake a full review the RFP process and to suggest that the current RFP
process be terminated and a new process be implemented.
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Tuesday, January 23, 2007
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the material from Ontario Waste Management Association (OWMA)
and correspondence from The Miller Group be referred to staff for a
response.
CARRIED
(b) Ms Carla Adams, Executive Director, Aurora Chamber of Commerce
Re: Item 9 - C307-003 — New Sign By-laws
Ms Carla Adams addressed General Committee to express concern regarding
the prohibition of banner signs, the 200% fee increase for sign variances and
timeframe for removing election signs with a suggestion that it should be reduced
from 7 days to 3-4 days.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and that item 9 be
brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
9. C307.003 — New Sign By-laws
General Committee recommends:
THAT report CS07-003 on the proposed new Sign By-laws be received;
and
THAT the matter be referred to staff to bring back a revised report that
addresses the use of banner and inflatable signs, including size limits,
duration and location, as well as any other accompanying signage.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the timeframe to remove election signs be reduced from 7 days to 4
days.
CARRIED
(c) Mr. Prakash David, Whitwell Developments
Re: Overview of Whitwell Developments project
(Added Item)
Mr. Prakash David addressed General Committee to provide an overview of the
project at Highway 404 and Wellington Street East. Mr. David indicated that the
Wal-Mart store will include supermarket and department store components,
resulting in a 25% reduction In required space. Mr. David also presented drawings
of the area, stressing the high quality site plan and superior elevation of the Wal-
Mart store. Mr. David Indicated a construction start date of May 2007, with an
opening of January 2008.
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Tuesday, January 23, 2007
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and that item 3 be
brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
3. PL07.001 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Smart Centres
(formerly Whitweli Developments Limited)/ Wal-Mart
Part Block 2, Plan 65M-3819
File D14.09-06
General Committee recommends:
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Zoning By-
law Amendment Application D14-09-06, scheduled for the February 28,
2007 Public Planning Meeting.
General Committee considered the following amendment to the
recommendation:
THAT staff provide Council with all the background reports regarding the
Smart Centres (formerly Whitwell Developments Limited) Wal-Mart
project.
CARRIED
The main recommendation was CARRIED AS AMENDED.
(d) Ms Kelly Breeden, Mr. Walter Mestrinaro, Mr. Jim Beesley
Re: Item 4 - PL07-002 — 313-321 Ridge Road — Aurora Cable Internet
Property By-law Compliance
Ms Kelly Breedon, Mr. Walter Mestrinaro and Mr. Jim Beesley addressed
General Committee to request that ACI be required to meet all of the conditions
of the OMB decision regarding the wind turbines and storage container on Ridge
Road.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of the delegates be received and that item 4 be
brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT General Committee recess at 9:10 p.m.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT General Committee reconvene at 9:20 p.m.
CARRIED
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General Committee Report No. 07.08 Page 6 of 8
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
4. PL07.002—313-321 Ridge Road — Aurora Cable Internet Property
By-law Compliance
General Committee recommends:
THAT Report PL07-002, be received as information.
General Committee considered the following amendment to the
recommendation:
THAT staff contact Central York Fire Services to address concerns raised
by residents and report back in writing to Council.
CARRIED
General Committee considered the following amendment to the
recommendation:
THAT staff provide to residents, in writing, the definition of storage.
CARRIED
General Committee considered the following amendment to the
recommendation:
THAT Building Department staff, and/or designates, attend the ACI site
and evaluate the activities that are taking place, indicating any legal
issues.
CARRIED
General Committee considered the following amendment to the
recommendation:
THAT staff report back on the use of the generator contained in the
existing building and whether it complies with the Ministry of the
Environment regulations.
CARRIED
General - Committee considered the following amendment to the
recommendation:
THAT the Mayor and CAO attempt to facilitate discussions between ACI
and the concerned residents, with a goal to achieve a resolution on this
matter.
CARRIED
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Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Vill CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
2. PL06-127 — Request for Street Names
Mattamy (Aurora) Limited.
(formerly Quaker Lundy Farms)
Part of Lot 25, Concession 2
Files D12-00.8A & D14-23.00
General Committee recommends:
THAT the following street name be allocated to the proposed internal
street within the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, D12-00-8A, Mattamy
(Aurora) Limited.
Street "A" KIDD
CARRIED
8. CS07.002 — 2007 Pet Licensing Fees
General Committee recommends:
THAT report CS07-002 entitled 2007 Pet Licensing Fees be received for
information; and
THAT appropriate notice be advertised in the Town's Notice Board and
website regarding the proposed fee increases for 2007 pet licensing; and
THAT the proposed amending by-law be presented at the Council meeting
of February 13, 2007.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT this meeting be extended beyond 10:30 p.m, in order to address the
remaining items on the agenda.
CARRIED
10. CS07-007 — Amendment to the Dog Licensing and Control By-law
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Town's Dog Licensing and Control By-law 4747-05.P be
amended to prohibit dogs in certain Town parks and other Town property
where posted.
CARRIED
11. CS07.006 — Council Pending List
General Committee recommends:
THAT staff review all outstanding items from 2004 and report back
regarding the relevance or possible removal of items, as well as
recommended actions for items, by the end of March 2007.
CARRIED
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Tuesday, January 23, 2007
14. Memo from Director of Corporate Services
Re: Budget Meeting Dates
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Town Clerk advertise for the following Special General
Committee meeting date to hold a Prioritization Session:
➢ Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.; and
THAT the Town Clerk advertise for the following Special General
Committee meeting dates to review the 2007 budget:
➢ Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
➢ Monday, March 5, 200r at 7:00 p.m.
CARRIED
IX CLOSED SESSION
None
X ADJOURNMENT
General Committee recommends:
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
CARRIED
THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE.MEETING 07-08 IS SUBJECT TO
FINAL APPROVAL AT COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2007.
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7. Motion from Councillor Granger
Re: Timeline for the Reconstruction of Richardson Drive
(Notice of Motion was provided at Council meeting 07-01, January 16,
2007)
RECOMMENDED:
WHEREAS, the reconstruction of Richardson Drive has been scheduled to be
done currently in 2009; and
W HERAS, Richardson Drive is a street that is part of the 10 year road
reconstruction program; and
WHEREAS, due to high traffic volumns and traffic safety concerns,
IT IS THEREFORE RECOMMENDED THAT Council request to staff, as part of
their 10 year road reconstruction program report, to provide Council with
available options to move the reconstruction of Richardson Drive forward when a
better understanding of the tender prices for our 2007 reconstruction projects are
known.
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J'AGENDA ITEM #
8. Motion from Councillor Granger
Re: Parking on Trillium Drive
(Notice of Motion was provided at General Committee meeting 07-08,
January 23, 2007)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT staff be requested to bring back to the next General Committee
meeting the background memo history . of reports and meetings dealing with
parking concerns on Trillium Drive for discussion.
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By-IawNumber 4883-07.0
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BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council
Resulting From Meeting 07-01 on January 30, 2007.
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 January 30, 2007 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 30r" DAY OF JANUARY, 2007.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 30TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2007.
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK
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ADDITIONAL ITEMS TABLED FOR
COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
➢ NEW DELEGATION B) - Mr. Peter Scott, Technical Manager - ACI
Re: Item 6 (4) - PL07-002 — 313-321 Ridge Road — Aurora Cable
Internet Property By-law Compliance
➢ NEW DELEGATION C) - Mr. Walter Mestrinaro
Re: Item 6 (4) - PL07-002 — 313-321 Ridge Road — Aurora Cable
Internet Property By-law Compliance
➢ NEW ITEM 9 - Correspondence from Ballymore Homes
Re: Financial Support for the Town of Aurora
Character Community Program
➢ CLOSED SESSION - ADDITIONAL ITEMS
Re: Personal and Legal Matters (distributed separately)
ADDED ITEM Delegation (b)
Panizza, Bob
From:
Peter Scott
Sent:
Tuesday, January 30, 2007 2:07 PM
To:
Panizza, Bob
Subject:
January 30 Council Meeting
Hello Bob, I would like to request delegate status at this
evening's; January 30, 2007; Town Council meeting. I would like to
provide some additional information re: item 4, PL07-002, 313,.321 Ridge Road. We sent a
letter to the Mayor and all the Councillors today. Should I
request that this be received or brought forward, or should council do this?
Best regards,
Peter Scott
Technical Manager, ACI
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ADDED ITEM Delegation (c)
Panizza, Bob
From: Walter Mestrinaro
Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 3:52 PM
To: Panizza, Bob
Subject: RE: Delegation Status
Mr. Panizza, I would like to request delegation status to address Council regarding ACL
Regards,
Walter Mestrinaro
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ADDED ITEM - 9
January 16, 2007
Mayor Phyllis Morris
1 Municipal Drive
Box 1000
Aurora, Ontario
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JAN 3 0 ZOU
MAYORS OFFICE
RE: FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE TOWN OF AURORA
CHARACTER COMMUNITY PROGRAM
We are please to confirm that Ballymore Homes will provide financial support for
the Town of Aurora Character Community Initiative. We will contribute the amount
of $2000.00 each year for the next five years. Our initial cheque in the amount
$2000.00 for 2007 is enclosed.
Ballymore Homes strongly believes that the "Character Community" program is
needed and commends the Town of Aurora for its role in developing and
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implementing the concept. We look forward to working with the Town in this
venture as the principal sponsor.
Yours ly,
I r.
Ger ervais Louie Morra
12840 Yonge Street, Suite 200, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4E 41-11 Tel: (905) 773-1048 Fax: (905) 773-4293