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AGENDA - Council - 20071211COUNCIL AGENDA N0.07-32 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2007 CLOSED SESSION AT 5:30 PM (TO CONSIDER LEGAL AND LABOUR RELATIONS MATTERS) REGULAR COUNCIL TO AT 7:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS AURORA TOWN NALL PUBLIC RELEASE 7/12/07 AUROp,,A TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA NO. 07-32 Tuesday, December 11, 2007 Council Chambers CLOSED SESSION AT 5:30 PM (TO CONSIDER LEGAL AND LABOUR RELATIONS MATTERS) REGULAR COUNCIL TO COMMENCE AT 7:00 PM I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST II APPROVAL OFAGENDA RECOMMENDED: THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department be approved. Ill OPEN FORUM IV APPROVAL OF MINUTES Council Minutes of November 27, 2007, Meeting 07-30 and pg. 1 Special Council - Public Planning of November 28, 2007, pg. 8 Meeting 07-31 RECOMMENDED: THAT the Council minutes from meeting 07-30 be approved. V PRESENTATIONS Council Meeting No. 07-32 Page 2 of 8 Tuesday, December 11, 2007 VI PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS Vll DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Vlll ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION IX DELEGATIONS (a) Mr. Charles Sequeira pg. D-1 Town of Aurora Seniors' Association (b) Mr. Mike Springford, Chair - Site Selection Committee pg. D-2 Habitat for Humanity York Region X CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION XI REGIONAL REPORT XII NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION -COUNCILLORS Xlll READING OF BY-LAWS RECOMMENDED: THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and enacted: 4964-07.D BEING A BY-LAW to amend By-law No. 2213-78, as amended, being the Zoning By- law of the Town of Aurora. (Part Lot 16, Concession 2 EYS, File: D14-04-01 - Stefano and Rose Polsinelli) 4981-07.P BEING A BY-LAW to amend the Pet Licensing Fees in the Town's Dog and Cat By-laws 4982-071 BEING A BY-LAW to appoint an investigator who has the function to investigate closed sessions. (Local Authority Services Limited (LAS)) •. .• 6 1 Council Meeting No. 07-32 Tuesday, December 11, 2007 Page 3 of 8 4985-07.T BEING A BY-LAW to designate Murray Drive pg. B-11 from Wellington Street West to Kennedy Street West as a Community Safety Zone. 4983-07.0 BEING A BY-LAW to confirm actions by pg. B-12 Council resulting from the meeting of December 11, 2007. XIV CLOSED SESSION Legal and Labour Relations Matters THAT Council convene into a Closed Session to consider legal and labour relations matters. XV ADJOURNMENT Council Meeting No. 07-32 Tuesday, December 11, 2007 Page 4 of 8 AGENDA ITEMS 1. Special General Committee Meeting Minutes No. 07-47 pg. 14 Thursday, November 22, 2007 RECOMMENDED: THAT the minutes of the Special General Committee Meeting 07-47 on Thursday, November 22, 2007, be received and the recommendations contained therein be adopted. 2. Special General Committee Meeting Minutes No. 07-48 pg. 17 Monday, November 26, 2007 RECOMMENDED: THAT the minutes of the General Committee Meeting 07-48 on Monday, November 26, 2007, be received and the recommendations contained therein be adopted. 3. Special General Committee — Audit Committee Meeting Minutes No. 07-49pg. 26 Tuesday, November 27, 2007 RECOMMENDED: THAT the minutes of the Special General Committee Meeting 07-49 on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, be received and the recommendations contained therein be adopted. 4. Special General Committee Meeting Minutes No. 07-50 pg. 29 Saturday, December 1, 2007 RECOMMENDED: THAT the minutes of the Special General Committee Meeting 07-50 on Saturday, December 1, 2007, be received and the recommendations contained therein be adopted. Council Meeting No. 07-32 Tuesday, December 11, 2007 Page 5 of 8 1i N s General Committee Meeting Minutes No. 07-52 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 RECOMMENDED: THAT the minutes of the General Committee Meeting 07-52 on Tuesday, December 4, 2007, be received and the recommendations contained therein be adopted. FS07-054 - Consulting Service for Business Plan pg. 50 and Strategic Plan for the Aurora Heritage Centre RECOMMENDED: THAT the Town of Aurora accept the proposal from Novita Interpares Limited for the preparation of a Business Plan for the Aurora Heritage Centre, and subject to receiving Canadian Arts and Heritage Sustainability Program funding, Novita also be contracted for the preparation of a Strategic Plan and Training and Development for the Aurora Heritage Centre, and THAT the Arts and Culture Committee be the steering group for this project. FS07-055 — Seniors' Centre Fundraising pg. 68 RECOMMENDED: THAT report FS07-055 be received. Advertisement for the Sale of the Leslie Street Property pg. 74 (Tabled by Councillor MacEachern) RECOMMENDED: THAT the advertisement for the sale of the Leslie Street property be received for information. Council Meeting No. 07-32 Page 6 of 8 Tuesday, December 11, 2007 9. LS07-047 — Aurora Heritage Centre — 22 Church Street - Construction pg. 76 RECOMMENDED: THAT Council approve the award of construction renovations for the Aurora Heritage Centre - 22 Church Street to Rutherford Construction Incorporated based on tender results of LS2007-92 in the amount of $2,184,408; and THAT Council approve an additional contingency allowance of 10% of the base bid amount, $218,440, to account for additional work and potential changes to the contract. 10. PL07-150 - Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law pg. 80 Amendment Applications Stefano and Rose Polsinelli 14575 Bayview Avenue, Aurora Part of Lot 16, Concession 2, E.Y.S Files D12-01-1A & D14-04-01 RECOMMENDED: THAT the proposed Plan of Subdivision D12-01-1A prepared by Brutto Consulting dated April 3, 2006, revised October 24, 2007, including a neighbourhood park, be draft approved subject to the Schedule of Conditions of Draft Approval, attached hereto as Appendix "A", being fulfilled prior to final approval; and THAT 61 units of sewage and water capacity be allocated to the Polsinelli lands, described as Part of Lot 16, Concession 2, East of Yonge Street; and, THAT Council enact Implementing Zoning By-law 4964-07.D. 11. Memorandum from the Director of Corporate Services pg. 125 Re: Additional Meetings in January 2008 RECOMMENDED: THAT the memorandum from the Director of Corporate Services regarding additional meeting dates in January 2008 be received; and THAT the additional meeting dates be approved Council Meeting No. 07-32 Tuesday, December 11, 2007 Page 7 of 8 12. Notice of Motion pg. 127 Re: Relocation of the Aurora Farmers' Market (Tabled by Councillor Granger) RECOMMENDED: WHEREAS the Aurora Farmers' Market has experienced good growth in vendors and participation for the 2007 season at the Temperance Street location, and WHEREAS and given that it is the opinion of the vendors that in order to accommodate further growth and success of the Farmers' Market for 2008: and WHEREAS it is the intension of the Farmers' Market to continue supporting the Aurora Downtown core; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Farmers' Market Committee members request Council's support in its choice to relocate the current market from the Temperance Street location to the Town Park on Wells Street in 2008; and THAT the Aurora Farmers' Market Committee requests an amendment to the existing by-law to address this move and include the permitted time of operation to be from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm every Saturday from May 3ri through to October 25th; and THAT Council agree to continue its services in -kind support by allowing Town staff assistance towards the Farmers' Market in 2008 which normally may include Town staff services from Public Works, By - Law Services, Leisure Services, Corporate Communications and free regular advertising space on the Town's Community Notice Board; and THAT this By -Law amendment be brought back to Council at the earliest convenience in January, 2008. Council Meeting No. 07-32 Tuesday, December 11, 2007 Page 8 of 8 13. Memorandum from the Director of Planning & Development Services pg. 128 Re: Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Proposed Plan of Condominium Applications Westhill Redevelopment Company Limited Part Lot 12 Conc. EYS and Part Lots 11 and 12 Conc. 3 EYS Files D09-04-00 D14-12-00 and D07-03-OOA OMB Case File: PL030997 OMB File No.: 0030373, Z030149 and S030085 RECOMMENDED: THAT the memorandum from the Director of Planning & Development Services regarding the Westhill Redevelopment Company Limited applications (Files D09-04-00 D14-12-00 and D07-03-OOA) (OMB Case File: PL030997 OMB File No.: 0030373, Z030149 and S030085) be received for information purposes. 14. Memorandum from the Chief Administrative Officer pg. 130 Re: Ontario Power Authority - Request for Proposal RECOMMENDED: THAT the memorandum from the Chief Administrative Officer regarding Ontario Power Authority - Request for Proposal be received for information. COUNCIL — DECEMBER 11, 2007 AURORA TOWN OFAURORA COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NO. 07-30 Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Tuesday, November 27, 2007 ATTENDANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Morris in the Chair; Councillors Collins-Mrakas, Gaertner, Granger, MacEachern, Marsh, McRoberts and Wilson. MEMBERS ABSENT Councillor Buck was absent. Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate Services/Town Clerk, Director of Building, Director of Leisure Services, Director of Planning, Acting Director of Public Works, Director of Financial Services/ Treasurer, Town Solicitor and Council/Committee Secretary, Mayor Morris called the meeting to order at 7:40 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 MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department, excluding the Closed Session material, be approved. DEFEATED Moved by Councillor Marsh Seconded by Councillor Collins -Ill THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department, including the Closed Session, be approved. CARRIED Ill OPEN FORUM Ms Sher St. Kitts advised of a new charity event called the Aurora Christmas Dream, which is going to provide a traditional Christmas feast for 100 people in Aurora who are struggling and need support and a warm place to be on Christmas day. Ms St. Kitts explained that the Aurora Food Pantry, Open Arms and the Salvation Army are providing the means to hold the Aurora Christmas Dream, and to raise funds and awareness of these organizations, a party is going to beheld on —1— COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 Council Meeting No. 07-30 Tuesday, November 27, 2007 Page 2 of 7 Friday, November 30, 2007 at Bistro 171. Ms St. Kitts advised that there is a $5.00 charge at the door to attend this party, and there will be a martini fountain, chocolate fountain, live music, dancing and raffles. Ms St. Kitts invited the Mayor and members of Council and the public to attend this party in support of the Aurora Christmas Dream. IV ADOPTION OF MINUTES Council Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2007, Meeting 07-29 Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor McRoberts THAT the Council Meeting minutes from meeting 07-29, with the correction to item 3 on page 6, be adopted as corrected. CARRIED V PRESENTATIONS None V1 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS Councillor Marsh advised that the staff at the Town of Aurora are currently undertaking a vigorous fundraising campaign for the United Way and she added that the CAD, Mr. John Rogers, has graciously volunteered to have his hair shaved off for the cause, if a target amount of $30,000 is raised through payroll deductions and other forms of fundraising activities. Councillor Marsh advised that she, being on the payroll as a Councillor, has filled in her payroll contribution form for a total of $520.00 ever 26 pays, and she challenged the rest of Council to get on board and help staff meet this ambitious goal. Councillor Gaertner advised that the Region has advised that the speed limit on St. John's Sideroad between Yonge Street and Industrial Parkway is going to remain at 50 km, due to pedestrian traffic and various other reasons. Councillor Gaertner advised of a resolution passed by York Region pertaining to smoking in cars with children present. Councillor Gaertner advised that this resolution has been sent to the provincial government to request an amendment to the Smoke -Free Ontario Act, to ban smoking in vehicles carrying children. Councillor McRoberts reminded Council and attendees that the Town of Aurora is coordinating the annual Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Drive and anyone wishing to volunteer should call Info Aurora at 905-717-8214. Mayor Morris advised that the next budget meetings are scheduled for Saturday, December 1, 2007 during the day, Monday, December 3, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. and that the final draft budget will be presented to Council on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 for approval. Councillor Granger congratulated staff and volunteers for providing a fantastic Santa Clause Parade on Saturday, November 24, 2007. Mayor Morris advised that Operation Red Nose is in operation again this year and encouraged that people take care when enjoying the festivities of the season, not to drink and drive and to call for a ride if they feel they've had a little too much cheer. Mayor Morris advised that Council will be providing a Year in Review, in the near future, which will summarize the actions and activities of the Town of Aurora in 2007. -2- COUNCIL — DECEMBER 11, 2007 Council Meeting No. 07-30 Page 3 of 7 Tuesday, November 27, 2007 Vll DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Item 6 was identified for discussion. Vlll ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor MacEachern THAT the following recommendations respecting the matters listed as "Items not Requiring Separate Discussion" be adopted as submitted to Council and staff be authorized to take all necessary action required to give effect to same: 1. General Committee Meeting Minutes No. 07.43 Tuesday, November 6, 2007 THAT the minutes of the General Committee Meeting 07-43, as amended at General Committee Meeting 07-46, Tuesday, November 20, 2007, be received and the recommendations contained therein be adopted. - 2. Special General Committee Meeting Minutes No. 07-44 Tuesday, November 10,2007 THAT the minutes of the Special General Committee Meeting 07-44 be received and the recommendations contained therein be adopted. 3. Special General Committee Meeting Minutes No. 07-45 Tuesday, November 19,2007 THAT the minutes of the Special General Committee Meeting 07-45 be received and the recommendations contained therein be adopted. 4. General Committee Meeting Minutes No. 07.46 Tuesday, November 20, 2007 THAT the minutes of the General Committee Meeting 07-46 be received and the recommendations contained therein be adopted. 5. PL07.149 — Zoning By-law Amendment Application Stirling Cook Aurora Inc. 13777, 13795, 13815 Yonge Street and 74 Old Bloomington Road Lots 17,18,19, 20 Plan 166 Northeast corner of Yonge Street and Bloomington Road File: D14-13-06 THAT Council enact Implementing Zoning By-law Amendment 4975-07.D, CARRIED IX DELEGATIONS a) Ms Sandra McEleney; Program Manager for Smart Commute, Ms Debra Scott, General Manager for the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce and Mr. Loy Cheah of York Region Transportation. Re: Smart Commute Presentation Ms Deborah Scott, of Smart Commute, Ms Sandra McEleney, Program Manager for Smart Commute, and Mr. Loy Cheah, Manager of Transportation Planning provided an overview of the Smart Commute initiative and requested that Council support this initiative by sponsoring the program in the amount of $30,000. —3— COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 Council Meeting No. 07.30 Tuesday, November 27, 2007 Page 4 of 7 Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor MacEachern THAT the comments of the delegates be received and referred for consideration, along with the information package, to the budget deliberations; and THAT the CAO provide information pertaining to operational casts and anticipated staff time required for this initiative. CARRIED b) Colonel G. C. Mann, National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces Re: Emergency Exercise in Aurora December 6-10, 2007 Lieutenant Colonel Bruce McCullough addressed Council to advise that the 32 Canadian Brigade Group - Domestic Response Unit is holding an emergency preparedness exercise drill which is scheduled to take place in Aurora from December 6, 2007 through to the December 10, 2007. Major Fred Moore, member of the operations branch at the headquarters and one of the chief planners for Operation Steadfast, provided an overview of the scope of the exercise and advised that the exercise which is a simulated flood situation will be taking place at various locations throughout the Town. Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor MacEachern THAT the comments of the delegates be received for information. CARRIED X CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION 6. Memorandum from the Director of Corporate Services Re: Source Water Protection Committee Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by CouncillorColllns-Mrakas WHEREAS the Clean Water Act requires the municipalities within the Lake Simcoe Watershed to select two representatives for the South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Committee; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Aurora supports an election process for the selection of the two Source Protection Committee municipal representatives as agreed to at the September 21, 2007 Source Protection municipal meeting at the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority; and FURTHERMORE THAT the Town of Aurora appoints David Atkins to be their voting representative for the purpose of electing the two Source Protection Committee municipal representatives on December 6, 2007; and FURTHERMORE THAT the Town of Aurora considers the Source Protection Committee municipal member election process municipal self- selection. CARRIED -4- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 Council Meeting No. 07-30 Page 5 of 7 Tuesday, November 27, 2007 XI REGIONAL REPORT Mayor Morris advised that she met with York Region staff regarding poor walking. and lighting conditions in high traffic areas around the Aurora GO station, particularly Wellington Street East at Berczy Street and Ross Street, which are used by GO train commuters. Mayor Morris advised that she will work with Regional staff and GO transit to address this issue. Mayor Morris advised that she will be asking the Region to provide a presentation to Council for an update on the 10 year Road Reconstruction Program. Mayor Morris also advised that she has requested that the Region provide a complete chronology of the proposals, initiatives and actions which have been set out by the Region in the past few years pertaining to traffic issues at the intersection of Yonge Street and Wellington Street. Mayor Morris advised that the watermain replacement is still going on under the railway bridge on Yonge Street at the south end of Aurora and advised that the work is.expected to be completed by the end of December. Xll NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION— COUNCILLORS Councillor Granger gave notice of motion regarding a proposed new location for the Aurora Farmers market for the 2008 season. , Councillor Marsh advised that she has received public inquiries regarding the enforcement of the new Sign By-law. The Director of Corporate Services advised that the enforcement of the by-law is being addressed in stages and that the beginning of the process involves providing education and awareness of the revisions to the business community and that graduated enforcement has already begun. Councillor MacEachern inquired about the progress of the sales campaign for the Town owned lands on Leslie Street toward Highway 404. Mr. Rogers provided Council with an update. Councillor Collins-Mrakas requested that staff provide an update on the process and status of the selection of a location for the proposed thermal waste incineration plant. Mayor Morris advised that she has received communications from residents expressing a lot of interest in adding a Saturday train to the regular GO train schedule and she advised that she will follow up on this matter further and report back to Council. Mayor Morris reminded Aurora's seniors, who are in need of assistance with clearing snow from their driveways and walkways, to contact Mr. Chris Catania, Youth and Community Development Coordinator for the Town at 905-727-3123 extension 4760, to make arrangements for a student volunteer. Xlll READING OF BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Marsh THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and enacted: 4944-07.D BEING A BY-LAW to amend By-law No.2213-78, as amended, being the Zoning By-law of the Town of Aurora. -5- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 Council Meeting No. 07.30 Tuesday, November 27, 2007 Page 6 of 7 (Part Lot 21, Concession 2 EYS, File: 14-03-06, MI Developments Inc.) 4961-07.D BEING A BY-LAW to establish highways on Part of Lots 87, 88, 103, 105 and 106, Plan 246 (Industrial Parkway North) 4962-07.D BEING A BY-LAW to authorize the assumption of aboveground and belowground municipal services; to assume certain lands; and to establish highways (Vintage- Falconwood Hollow) - 4975-07.D BEING A BY-LAW to amend By-law No. 2213-78, as amended, being the Zoning By-law of the Town of Aurora. CARRIED XIV CLOSED SESSION Legal, Personal and Labour Relations Matters Moved by Councillor Marsh Seconded by Councillor McRoberts THAT Council convene into a Closed Session to consider legal, personal and labour relations matters. - CARRIED Council recessed at 9:30 p.m. and reconvened at 10:50 p.m. Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Marsh THAT the following people be appointed as.citizen members to the Arts and Cultural Committee: Nadine Raymond, Jackie Bennett and Jo-anne Spitzer; and THAT Chris Ballard be appointed as the Economic Development Advisory Committee representative to the Arts and Cultural Committee; and - - - THAT Ken Whitehurst be appointed as the Leisure Services Advisory Committee representative to the Arts and Cultural Committee; and THAT Cathy Molloy and Helen Roberts be appointed as the Historical Society representatives to the Arts and Cultural Committee; and THAT Councillor Gaertner be appointed as the Council member to the Arts and Cultural Committee; and - THAT the second Council position on the Arts and Cultural Committee remain open until such time as the first meeting date is determined. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Marsh Seconded by Councillor MacEachern THAT Council approve revisions to the Salary and Classification Schedules as prescribed by Administration Procedure V, to provide a 2% cost of living increase, effective March 1, 2007 for all non -union fulltime and other than continuous fulltime staff; and COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 Council Meeting No. 07-30 Tuesday, November 27-, 2007. Page 7 of 7 THAT Financial Services be authorized to update, circulate and implement the revisions to the schedules appended to Administration Procedure V, in accordance with Council approval. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Collins-Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Granger THAT the following listed by-law be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and enacted: 4978-07.0 BEING A BY-LAW to confirm actions by Council resulting from the meeting of November 27, 2007. CARRIED XV ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Wilson THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:55 p.m. CARRIED PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR BOB PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK -7- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 AURORA TOWN OFAURORA SPECIAL COUNCIL - PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING MINUTES NO. 07-31 Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Wednesday, November 28, 2007 ATTENDANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Morris in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Collins- Mrakas, Gaertner, Granger, MacEachern, McRoberts and Wilson (arrived at 8:22 p.m.). MEMBERS ABSENT Councillor Marsh was absent. OTHER ATTENDEES Director of Planning, Manager of Development Planning, Acting Planner, Administrative Co-ordinator/ Deputy Clerk and Council/Committee Secretary The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. It APPROVAL OFAGENDA Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Collins-Mrakas THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department, with the following addition, be approved: > Correspondence from ecojustice Re: Proposed Westhill Development CARRIED III PLANNING APPLICATIONS Mayor Morris outlined the procedures that would be followed in the conduct of the public meeting. The Deputy Clerk confirmed that appropriate notice had been given and that signs had been posted on the subject properties in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Planning Act. COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 Special Council — Public Planning Minutes No. 07-31 Page 2 Wednesday, November 28, 2007 1. PL07-145—Zoning By-law Amendment Application 66 Wellington Street East Inc. 69 Wellington Street East - Lot 7, Registered Plan 68. File D14-11-07 Planninq Staff The Planner provided a description of the application and reviewed the contents of the report, outlining the location of the property and current uses of the subject and surrounding lands. The Planner indicated that the purpose of the application is to rezone the subject lands to a site specific R5-X Exception Zone to permit the following: _ • Include a business and professional office, excluding medical as an additional permitted use on the subject lands; • An exception to Section 6.26 of the Zoning By-law to reduce the required manoeuvring space standard from 7.4 metres (24.28 ft) to 7.0 metres (22.97 ft); and • An exception to Section 6.31 of the Zoning By-law to reduce the minimum interior side yard buffer strip requirement from 1.5 metres (5.0 ft) to 0.0 metres along the western property limit from the front lot line running south for a -distance of 21.74 metres (71.33 ft) and to allow the existing porch to encroach into the interior side yard buffer strip on the eastern property line, AonlicantAAgent Mr, Gary Templeton, Planning Consultant, addressed Council on the application, suggesting that heritage properties would be better maintained through commercial use rather than residential. As well, Mr. Templeton advised that the depth of the property would allow for additional parking, ensuring that parking would not be an issue and that the fencing and planting would be seen as a positive by the neighbours. Public Comments Mr. Klaus Wehrenberg, 16 Cedar Crescent, addressed Council to raise issues pertaining to the loss of tree cover and plants along Wellington Street due to the increase in parking lots. Mr. Wehrerberg praised the use of permeable surfaces for parking lots and suggested that this should be considered for other projects within the town as well: Mr. Wehrenberg inquired as to whether signage could be placed elsewhere besides being affixed to the building, in order to keep the historical feel of the house created by the restoration. Mr. Wehrenberg requested that Council consider the overall appearance of Wellington Street, rather than individual applications. The public portion of the meeting closed at 7:36 p.m. and Council's deliberations began. Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor McRoberts THAT the by-law amendment application be approved, in principle, subject to the resolution of outstanding issues and public comments received, such as: obtaining input from the Community Planner regarding heritage features and signage; and review by the landscape architect of any potential impact on the landscape features of adjacent properties. CARRIED mom COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 Special Council — Public Planning Minutes No. 07-31 Page 3 Wednesday, November 28, 2007 2. PL07-136 — Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Proposed Plan of Condominium Applications Westhill Redevelopment Company Limited Part Lot 12 Conc. EYS and Part Lots 11 and 12 Conc. 3 EYS Files D09-04-00 D14-12.00 and 007-03-DOA OMB Case File: PLO30997 OMB File No.: 0030373, Z030149 and S030085 Planning Staff The Manager of Development Planning provided a description of the application and reviewed the contents of the report, outlining the location of the property and current uses of the subject and surrounding lands. The Manager of Development Planning then provided the following overview: The subject Official Plan, Zoning, Draft Plan of Condominium applications have been under review for a number of years, including revised applications which were deemed by the Town to be complete in 2000 and have been appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). Previous to that in December 1992 the owner also appealed a Draft Plan of Subdivision application to the OMB. The applicant has recently submitted a revised Draft Plan to the Region of York and has requested that the OMB also consider that. appeal. The principle for the development of the subject lands as a maximum 75 unit residential condominium and 18 hole golf course community has been established through the previous review and amendments to both the Region's and Town's Official Plans. The lands are within the Oak Ridges Moraine (ORM) and as such are subject to the prescribed provisions of that Plan due to the transitional status of the applications. The site will be developed on private services including communal well water distribution and on -site waste water treatment facility. The owner has submitted a detailed Master Environmental Servicing Plan (MESP) to support the application and has responded to department and agency comments as provided to date. The owner is conducting an independent Environmental Assessment (EA) for the servicing of the lands, which has also been appealed to the OMB. The ultimate responsibility and the majority of risks for any failure of services lies with the Region of York and as such the Region is currently reviewing the matter - - - of a detailed Responsibility Agreement between the Owner and the Region. The Town's assessment of the applications deal with environmental considerations related to the Oak Ridges Moraine Conformity Plan (ORMCP), with the polices of the Town's OP as set out In the staff report that include meeting a series of requirements, including providing OF polices to guide the development of the property. To ensure conformity with the ORMCP, the Town's Official Plan (OP) including OPA # 48, detailed Official Plan Policy, By-law standards and conditions of draft plan of condominium & subdivision are required and will be prepared. The OMB hearing to consider the application is currently scheduled for a three week hearing commencing April 7, 2008. A subsequent report will be prepared for Council consideration and direction on these applications. Counsel for the Town will be addressing Council prior to the OMB Hearing date. Councillor Wilson arrived at 8:22 p.m. -10- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 Special Council — Public Planning Minutes No. 07-31 Page 4 Wednesday, November 28, 2007 Applicant/Agent Mr. Mike McQuaid, Solicitor for Westhiil Redevelopment Company Limited, addressed Council to provide a brief overview of the application and to introduce the various experts on the team: Mr. Derek Coleman - Environmental Consultant Mr. Doug Jagger— Hydrogeology and Geology Mr. Doug Carrick — Golf Course Designer Mr. Ken Chow — Sernas Group — Stormwater Management Mr. Glen Easton — Sernas Group, Planner Mr. Mike Jones —Azimuth Environmental Consultants — Sanitary Servicing Communal Systems Mr. Ray— Sernas Group - Road Improvements Mr. Reg Webster— Sernas Group —oversees all consultants Mr. Lloyd Cherniak - Executive Vice President — Lebovic Enterprises Mr. Derek Coleman addressed Council to review the site, indicating that it is agricultural in nature with significant wetlands, valley and forest areas. Mr. Coleman advised that the natural features have been protected and buffers have been allocated, adhering to the ORMCP. Mr. Coleman advised that the peer review consultant has raised some Issues which will be addressed in order to have them resolved to move the plan forward. Mr. Doug Jagger addressed Council to review the hydrogeology and geology of the site, indicating that there is sufficient quantity and quality of water for the development. Mr. Jagger confirmed that the taking of water for the site will not interfere with any other groundwater or surface water resources in the area. Mr. Jagger advised that a hydrogeology study was undertaken in order to review concerns by the Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), including concerns relating to the effect of development on recharge in the ORM, water quality aspects, and compliance with some functions of the ORM. Mr. Jagger advised that, if the development proceeds as proposed, it will not have a negative impact on water resources from a quantity or quality perspective and that the functions of the ORM will be enhanced or maintained. Mr. Lloyd Cherniak addressed Council to advise that a high quality project is being proposed for a clustered, detached condominium residence and a golf course. Mr. Cherniak advised that a determination must still be made as to who — would have ownership of the wooded land and that Lebovic Enterprises has agreed to join the Autobahn Golf Course Society. Public Comments Mr, Jakob Mol, 150 Westview Drive, addressed Council to state that a proposal for 96 homes on the property in question was submitted in 1985 and Council, at that time, decided it was premature due to lack of sewers and water. Further to this, Mr. Me[ advised that the water in his well has dropped 68 feet over the past 20 years. Mr, Me[ also suggested that another golf course is not necessary, as there are three golf courses within 1/4 mile of the site. Further, Mr. Me[ suggested that transportation should be available on Leslie Street for this high density development. Mr. Rodney Northey, Birchall Northey LLP, made a presentation to Council on behalf of four property owners in the vicinity of the proposed development. Mr. Northey raised questions pertaining to but not limited to the following: the protection of sensitive features the protection of water resources water balance infiltration evapotranspiration -11- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 Special Council — Public Planning Minutes No. 07-31 Page 5 Wednesday, November 28, 2007 golf course irrigation from waste water effluent and storm water ➢ cumulative effects of water'takings and water quality Mr. Klaus Wehrenberg inquired as to how appeals could have already been made to the OMB when Council has not yet made a decision on the matter, to which the Director of Planning responded that the applicant made the application in 2000, with no decision made by Council and then an appeal was made in 2003, which the applicant has the right to do. Mr. Wehrenberg made inquiries about the natural linkage areas and also re -stated his support of the use of permeable paving. Mr. Gordon Barnes, 11 Catherine Avenue, suggested that the development does not fit the definition of a "compact community", and there is only one exit. The applicant's consultants responded to questions posed by the public and Members of Council. Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor MacEachern THAT the meeting be extended to 11:00 p.m. CARRIED Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the meeting be extended to 11:05 p.m. CARRIED The public portion of the meeting closed at 11:01 p.m. and Council's deliberations began. Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT Council receive staff report PL07-136 related to Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications and Proposed Plan of Condominium Application on lands owned by Westhill Redevelopment Company Limited, Files: D09-04-00, D14-12-00 and D07-03-OOA; and THAT public comments be received - as input for future Council consideration on the applications; and THAT staff report back to Council for direction on the applications prior to the April 7, 2008 Ontario Municipal Board Hearing. AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was: Moved by Councillor MacEachern . Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT staff engage the applicant and the solicitor representing several residents in discussions to address the issues raised by the residents' representative. CARRIED The main motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED. -12- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 Special Council — Public Planning Minutes No. 07.31 Page 6 Wednesday, November 28, 2007 IV READING OF BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Buck THAT the following listed by-law be given ls'2nd and 3" readings, and enacted: 4979-07.0 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting From Meeting 07-31 on Wednesday, November 28, 2007. CARRIED V ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor THAT the meeting be adjourned at 11:05 p.m. CARRIED PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR KAREN EWART, DEPUTY CLERK -13- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 Delegation (a) Panizza, Bob From: csequeir I Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 8:34 AM To: Panizza, Bob Cc: Gutteridge, John; Downey, AI Subject: Council Meeting -delegation status Good Morning Bob, On behalf of our Board of Directors we would like to request ,if you could give us delegation status at one of the Council meetings in December. We would like to transfer funds from the Town of Aurora Seniors Fundraising account to offset part of our capital debt committment , and would prefer to do this at Council. We had done a similar transfer if you recall sometime in February 2006 Council mtg. regards , Charles Aurora Seniors Assoc. D — 1 11/27/2007 AURORA SENIORS ASSOCIATION 5 Municipal Drive, Box 1000, Aurora, ON L4G 6J1 Telephone: 905-726-4767 - E-Mail: seniors@aci.on.ca Website: www.aci.on.ca/seniors December 11, 2007 The Mayor and Council Town of Aurora 1 Municipal Drive Aurora, ON L4G 6J1 Madam Mayor and Members of Council: The Aurora Seniors Association is pleased to present a cheque in the amount of $58,079.83 which represents the second instalment towards the elimination of the $250,000. Capital Debt relative to the construction of the Aurora Seniors Centre. Aurora Seniors Association was given five years from date of occupancy to discharge this responsibility. With this instalment and our previous payment of $126,692.35 (February, 2006) the combined total paid by Aurora Seniors Association to date is: $184,772.18. On behalf of our Board and our 1200+ active members, I thank you and Town Staff for your support and enabling rapport that enriches our community. Sincerely, Charles �queira President Encl. Charitable Organization No. 85774 4544 RR0001 COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 Delegation (b) Panizza, Bob From: Mike Springford Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 2:25 PM To: Panizza, Bob Cc: info@hfhyr.ca; TOM TAYLOR; Subject: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY DECEMBER 11TH COUNCIL MEETING Hi Bob, Further to our conversation today, please reserve a spot for Habitat for Humanity on the Aurora council agenda for 7.00 pm.Tuesday December 11 th. We would like to run a 7 minute video and a make short presentation to the council to ask for their support with starting a Habitat project in Aurora. Many thanks. Mike Springford Chair: Site Selection Committee Habitat for Humanity York Region Cell• 905 830 8032. D-2 10/23/2007 COUNCIL — DECEMBER 11, 2007 Aumc) A TOWN OF AURORA SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES NO. 07-47 Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Thursday, November 22, 2007 ATTENDANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS Councillor McRoberts in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Collins-Mrakas, Gaertner, Granger, MacEachern, Marsh, and Wilson. MEMBERS ABSENT Mayor Morris OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer, Acting Director of Public Works, Manager of Operations, Financial Analyst/Budget Supervisor and Administrative Co-ordinator/Deputy Clerk Councillor McRoberts called the meeting to order at 7: 15 p.m. I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no declarations of pecuniary interestunder 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 information be approved: Memorandum from the Director of Financial Services Re: Additional Information Request by Council Additional Material - Item 1 - Draft 2008 Capital and Operating Budget — Central York Fire Services CARRIED 111 DELEGATIONS (a) Ms Carol Walthers, Sport Aurora Re: Leisure Services User Fees Ms Walthers addressed committee expressing her concerns, on behalf of Sport Aurora, regarding the proposed user fee increases and distributed a copy of her comments to the committee. —14— COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 Special General Committee Meeting No. 07-47 Page 2 of 3 Thursday, November 22, 2007 General Committee recommends: THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to the Leisure Services budget deliberations. . CARRIED (b) Mr John Molyneaux, Fire Chief — Central York Fire Services Re: Item 1 — Draft 2008 Capital and Operating Budget Central York Fire Services and Draft 2008 Capital and Operating Budget — Central York Fire Services The Fire Chief provided an overview of the proposed 2008 Capital and Operating budgets for Central York Fire Services. General Committee recommends: THAT the comments of the Fire Chief be received; and THAT the proposed 2008 Capital and Operating budgets for Central York Fire Services be received. CARRIED (c) Mr. Al Downey, Director of Leisure Services Re: Review of the 2008 Operating Budget The Director of Leisure Services provided an overview of the Draft 2008 Leisure Services Operating Budget. General Committee recommends: THAT justification be provided for the proposed increase in user fees for the next budget meeting; and THAT the Director of Leisure Services advise what form of public consultation process will be utilized regarding the increased user fees; and THAT the Director of Leisure Services -consult with the impacted user groups and report back to the next operating budget meeting. CARRIED Soccer Bubble The Director of Leisure Services was requested to provide a summary of the revenues received from the use of the soccer bubble. General Committee recommends: THAT the hour be extended to 11:00 p.m. DEFEATED -15- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 Special General Committee Meeting No. 07.47 Page 3 of 3 Thursday, November 22, 2007 The following matters are deferred to the next 2008 Operating Budget meeting. 2. Memorandum from the Director of Financial Services Re: Budget Questions (Deferred to December 1, 2007 Budget meeting) 3. Draft 2008 Leisure Services Operating Budget - Replacement pages (binderpages 161-162) 4. Draft 2008 Leisure Services Operating Budget (binder pages 149-224) (Deferred to December 1, 2007 Budget meeting) 5. Mr. Harold Sellers, Executive Director, Oak Ridges Trail Association Re: Financial Support Request for the 2008 Moraine For Life Adventure Relay (Deferred to December 1, 2007 Budget meeting) IV ADJOURNMENT General Committee recommends: THAT the meeting adjourn at 10:41 p.m. CARRIED THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 07-Al IS SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL AT COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, [u07. PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR K. EWART, DEPUTY CLERK -16- COUNCIL — DECEMBER 11, 2007 — i,DA ITEM # AuR_oRA TOWN OFAURORA SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES NO. 07-48 Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Monday, November 26, 2007 ATTENDANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mayor Morris in the Chair; Councillors Buck (arrived 7:10 p.m.), Collins-Mrakas, Gaertner (arrived 7:25 p.m.), Granger, Marsh, MacEachern (arrived 7:35 P.M.), McRoberts and Wilson MEMBERS ABSENT None OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate Services/Town Clerk, Financial Analyst/Budget Supervisor, Capital Assets Management Coordinator, Director of Financial Services/ Treasurer and Council/Committee Secretary. Mayor Morris called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 7 DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. ❑ APPROVAL OFAGENDA General Committee recommends: THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department,. with the following additional item, be approved. Y Delegation request from Ms Donna Coker Re: Capital Project 73066 - Playground Equipment at Seston Park CARRIED III DELEGATIONS (a) Ms Donna Coker - Added Delegation Re: 2008 Capital Budget— Playground Replacement at Seston Park Ms Donna Coker addressed the committee to request that the refurbishing of Seaton. Park, which was deferred from the 2007 Capital Budget, be included in the 2008 Capital Budget and the work be completed early in 2008 so the residents of the area could utilize the park. —17— COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 Special General Committee Report No. 07-48 Page 2 of 9 Monday, November 26, 2007 General Committee recommends: THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to the 2008 summary of projects,. Capital Project 73066 - Seston Park Playground Replacement. CARRIED (b) Mr. John Gutteridge, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer Re: 2008 Draft Budget Mr. John Gutteridge, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer provided an overview of the 2008 Capital Budget. Mr. Gutteridge reviewed the ongoing budget timetable and major impacts affecting the projected increase in taxes for 2008. General Committee recommends: THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information. CARRIED IV CONSIDERATION OFITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION 13. Breakdown of proposed costs for Patch House (Patch House Renovation/ relocation #72027) General Committee recommends: THAT staff be requested to provide a breakdownof estimated financial obligations on the part of the Town of Aurora compared to the financial obligations on the part of Whitwell Developments Inc., with regard to the renovation/relocation costs for Patch House, Capital Project 72027. CARRIED Memorandum from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer Re: Questions of Capital Budget 1.1 FS07-048 — Capital Budget Report to October 24, 2007 1.2 Memorandum from the Director of Financial Services Re: Capital Update 1.3 Salt Dome 1.4 Federal Gas Tax Revenues 1.5 Copy of report TR05-018 — Community Survey Results 1.6 Memorandum from the Acting Director of Public Works Re: Capital Project #42039, Retrofit SWM Facilities SW-2/SW-3 and C- 1 and Salamander Pond General Committee recommends: THAT the memorandum from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer, regarding questions of the capital budget, be received for information. CARRIED on COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 Special General Committee Report No. 07-48 Page 3 of 9 Monday, November 26, 2007 2. Copy of Report PL00-129 - Urban Design Guidelines Bayview Northeast Area 2B Cochrane Brook Planning & Urban Design General Committee recommends: THAT the copy of report PL00-129 — Urban Design Guidelines Bayview Northeast Area 2B, be received for information. CARRIED 3. Memorandum from the Acting Director of Public Works Re: Capital Project 43033, Four Mobile Digital Message Boards General Committee recommends: THAT the memorandum from the Acting Director of Public Works regarding Capital Project 43033, four mobile digital message boards, be received for information. CARRIED 4. PL07-098 - Options for Relocation and Restoration of the Patch Log House (Considered at the October 15, 2007 Heritage Advisory Committee meeting) General Committee recommends: THAT report PL07-098 - options for relocation and restoration of the Petch Log House, be received for information. CARRIED 5. Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Revised Organizational Chart General Committee recommends: THAT office of the Chief Administrative Officer revised organizational chart be received for information. CARRIED 6. Aurora Heritage Centre — Cultural Spaces Federal Grant Application (22 Church Street Grant Items, Capital Project 72079) General Committee recommends: THAT Aurora Heritage Centre — Cultural Spaces federal grant application be received for information. CARRIED 7. Map of Proposed Trail From Elizabeth Hader Park (Elizabeth Hader Park Trail Connection, Capital Project 73073) General Committee recommends: THAT the map of the proposed trail from Elizabeth Hader Park, Capital Project 73073, be received for information. CARRIED -19- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 Special General Committee Report No. 07.48 Page 4 of 9 Monday, November 26, 2007 Councillor McRoberts left the meeting at 9:30 p.m. 8. Breakdown of Pre-school Costs at the SARC (Stewart Burnett Park Playground Structure, Capital Project 73062 — page 40) General Committee recommends: THAT the breakdown of pre-school costs at the SARC, Stewart Burnett Park Playground Structure Capital Project 73062, be received for information; and THAT staff be requested to provide further detailed information regarding the Stewart Burnett Park Playground Structure Capital Project 73062. CARRIED 9. Copy of Wellington Street Urban Design Guidelines (Wellington Street East Urban Design Features/Landscaping, Capital Project 73074) General Committee recommends: THAT the copy of Wellington Street Urban Design Guidelines Capital Project 73074, be received for information. CARRIED 10. Pictures of Current Henderson Drive Fencing (Henderson Drive Fencing, Capital Project 73086) and 11. Letter from GO Regarding Crossing on Cousins Drive (Henderson Drive Fencing, Capital Project 73086) General Committee recommends: THAT the pictures, letter from GO Transit and any other background information pertaining to the Henderson Drive fencing, Capital Project 73086, be referred to the Graffiti Abatement Ad Hoc Committee for review and recommendations. CARRIED 12. Map of Proposed Pathways at Lambert Willson Park to be Repaired (Lambert Willson Park Pathway Paving, Capital Project 73089) General Committee recommends: THAT the map of proposed pathways to be repaired at Lambert Willson Park, Project No. 73089, be received in principle, subject to a report being brought back providing a breakdown of costs and determining what funding support would be needed to provide full accessibility to the trail system, and looking at the feasibility of partial funding support coming from the Accessibility Advisory Committee Budget. CARRIED -20- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 Special General Committee Report No. 07-48 Page 5 of 9 Monday, November 26, 2007 14. Background Information for Historical Park Plaques (Park Entrance Plaques Capital Project 73065) General Committee recommends: THAT the background information for historical park plaques be received for information. - CARRIED 15. Revised Capital Budget — Analysis By Project Capital Project 31069 - 2008 Reconstruction - North Portion of Engelhard Drive — page 4 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 31069 - 2008 Reconstruction - north portion of Engelhard Drive, in the amount of $1,673,992, be allocated entirely from the Municipal Capital Reserve Fund. CARRIED Capital Project 43031 - Building A Expansion — page 6 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 43031 - Building A Expansion, at the proposed cost of $15,000,00, be removed from the 2008 capital budget. CARRIED Capital PJect 31068 -2008 Reconstruction of Allaura Boulevard — page 7 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 31068 - 2008 reconstruction of Allaura Boulevard, at the proposed cost of $1,261,225, be placed below the line of the 2008 capital budget projects. CARRIED Capital Project 14019 - IT Strategic Plan — page 44 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 14019 - IT Strategic Plan, in the amount of $75,000, be placed above the line in the 2008 capital budget projects. CARRIED -21- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 Special General Committee Report No. 07.48 Page 6 of 9 Monday, November 26, 2007 Capital Project 81007 - Downtown Secondary and Revitalization Plan — page 70 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 81007 - Downtown Secondary and Revitalization Plan in the amount of $70,000, be placed above the line in the 2008 capital budget projects. CARRIED Capital Project 14020 - Wireless Connectivity— page 94 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 14020 - wireless. connectivity, in the amount of $50,000, be placed above the line in the 2008 capital budget. CARRIED Capital Project 14022 - Office Redesign - Town Hall — page 38 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 14022 - Office. Redesign - Town Hall, in the amount of $303,845, be placed above the line in the 2008 capital budget projects._ CARRIED Capital Project 73085 - Arboretum Development — page 84 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 73085 - Arboretum Development, in the amount of $50,000, be placed above the line in the 2008 capital budget projects. CARRIED General Committee recommends: THAT the Aurora Arboretum be requested to provide an update on their spending in 2007 and projected spending in 2008. CARRIED Capital Project 12003 - Employee Survey— page 66 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 12003 - Employee Survey in the amount of $15,000, be placed above the line in the 2008 capital budget projects. CARRIED -22- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 Special General Committee Report No. 07-48 - Page 7 of 9 Monday, November 26, 2007 Capital Project 12004 - Governance Review —.page 75 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 12004 - Governance Review, in the amount of $50,000, be placed above the line in the 2008 capital budget projects. DEFEATED Capital Project 73087 - Tree Inventory / Woodland Management — page 42 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 73087 - Tree Inventory / Woodland Management, in the amount of $20,000, be placed above the line in the 2008 capital budget projects. CARRIED General Committee recommends: THAT the meeting be extended until 11:00 p.m. CARRIED Capital Project 72071 - Aurora Family Leisure Complex Fitness Centre Cooling System — page 72 General Committee recommends: THAT the Director of Leisure Services be requested to provide a report on the Aurora Family Leisure Complex fitness centre cooling system, outlining the issues and how they may be addressed. CARRIED Capital Project 73073 -. Elizabeth Hader Park Trail Connection — page 62 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 73073 - Elizabeth Hader Park Trail Connection in the amount of $55,000, be placed above the line in the 2008 capital budget projects. CARRIED Capital Project 31021 - Vandorf Sideroad Landscaping — page 68 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 31021 - Vandorf Sideroad Landscaping, in the amount of $75,000, be placed above the line in the 2008 capital budget projects. DEFEATED -23- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 C Special General Committee Report No, 07.48 Page 8 of 9 Monday, November 26, 2007 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 31021 - Vandorf Sideroad Landscaping, in the amount of $75,000, be referred back to staff to provide a report on the history of Council decisions, previous reports and recent items involving truck traffic, pertaining to this matter. CARRIED Capital Proiect 13010 - Appraisal of Town Buildings — page 43 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 13010 - Appraisal of Town Buildings, in the amount of $23,000, be placed above the line in the 2008 capital budget projects. CARRIED Capital Protect 43033 .2008 - 4 Mobile Digital Message Boards — page 67 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 43033 - 2008 - 44 Mobile Digital Message Boards, in the amount of $100,000, be placed above the line in the 2008 capital budget projects. CARRIED Capital Project 12006 - Marketing Strategy Consultant — page 67 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 12006 - Marketing Strategy Consultant, in the amount of $20,000, be placed above the line in the 2008 capital budget projects. CARRIED General Committee recommends; THAT the proposed amendments be incorporated into the 2008 capital budget— analysis by project; and THAT the updated list show all changes clearly at the next budget meeting on Saturday, December 1, 2007, to assist with the ongoing review process; and THAT staff also provide an updated reserve schedule at that meeting. CARRIED -24- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 Special General Committee Report No. 07-48 Monday, November 26, 2007 V ADJOURNMENT General Committee recommends: THAT the meeting be adjourned at 11:05 p.m. CARRIED Page 9 of 9 PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR BOB PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK -25- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 4EN DA ITEM 0 AuRoRA TOWN OF AURORA SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE -AUDIT COMITTEE MEETING MINUTES NO. 07-49 Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Tuesday, November 27, 2007 ATTENDANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mayor Morris in the Chair; Councillors Collins- Mrakas, Gaertner (arrived at 6:03 p.m.), Granger (arrived at 6:15 p.m.), Marsh, MacEachern, McRoberts and Wilson MEMBERS ABSENT Councillor Buck Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate Services/Town Clerk, Director of Building, Director of Leisure Services,. Director of Planning, Acting 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. 11 APPROVAL OFAGENDA General committee recommends: THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department be approved as presented. CARRIED 111 DELEGATIONS (a) Mr. Allister Byrne of Grant Thornton Accounting Re: Review of 2008 Audit Plan Mr. Byrne provided the committee with an overview of the proposed 2008 Audit Plan. —26— COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 General Committee Report No. 07-49 Page 2 of 3 Tuesday, November 27, 2007 General Committee recommends: THAT the presentation by Mr. Allister Byrne of Grant Thornton Accounting be received. CARRIED IV CONSIDERATION OF ITEM 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: _ 2. FS07-052 - 2008 Audit Plan THAT the Audit Committee recommends to Council approval of the 2008 audit plan as presented by Grant Thornton. 3. FS07-053 - Agreement with Region of York for Internal Audit Services THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with the Region of York for Internal Audit Services. CARRIED 1. FS07-051 - 2008 Regional Audit Plan (Attachment #1- 2008 RegionalAudit Plan to be distributed at the meeting) General Committee recommends: THAT the Audit Committee recommends to Council approval of the 2008 Regional Audit Plan. CARRIED 4. Memorandum from the CAO - Northern 6 Internal Audit Best Practices General Committee recommends: THAT the memorandum from the CAO regarding the Northern 6 Internal Audit Best Practices be received for information. CARRIED -27- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 General Committee Report No. 07.49 Page 3 of 3 Tuesday, November 27, 2007 XI ADJOURNMENT General Committee recommends: THAT the meeting adjourn at 7:40 p.m. CARRIED THE REPORT OF GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 07-49 WAS CONSIDERED AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2007. PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR BOB PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK 2%-Z COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 AURORA kq-T)A IT5M TOWN OFAURORA SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES NO. 07-50 Council Chambers Aurora Town Hail Saturday, December 1, 2007 ATTENDANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mayor Morris in the Chair; Councillors Buck (left at 12:47p.m.), Collins-Mrakas (arrived at 10:07 a.m. and left at 3:17 p.m.), Gaertner, Granger, Marsh (left at 2:35 p.m.), MacEachern, McRoberts and Wilson MEMBERS ABSENT None OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate Services/Town Clerk, Director of FinancialServices/ Treasurer, Director of Leisure Services, Acting Director of Public Works, Financial Analyst/Budget Supervisor, Capital Assets Management Co-ordinator, and Administrative Co-ordinator/Deputy Clerk Mayor Morris called the meeting to order at 9:25 a.m. I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. ll APPROVAL OFAGENDA General Committee recommends: THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department, with the following additional item, be approved. _ Delegation a) Copy of Presentation > Correspondence from the Aurora Chamber of Commerce Re: Smart Commute Program Correspondence from the Manager of Parks Re: Henderson Drive Fencing CARRIED -29- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 Special General Committee Report No. 07-50 Page 2 of 9 Saturday, December 1, 2007 Ill DELEGATIONS (a) Mr. John Gutteridge, Director of Financial Services Re: Reserve Fund Status and Capital Projects The Director of Financial Services provided an overview and status of the draft 2008 Capital Budget to date. Director of Financial Services also provided an overview of the projections of the capital reserves through to 2011. General Committee recommends: THAT an education session be planned in early January 2008 for those Members of Council with the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer regarding Development Charges. CARRIED General Committee recommends: THAT staff provide a summary of eligible projects in the obligatory reserves for 2007,2008 and 2009;and THAT staff provide further information regarding Capital Project 81 - Aurora Recreation Complex Arena Rooftop Unit. CARRIED General Committee recommends: THAT the presentation by the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer be received for information. CARRIED IV CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION _ 1. Memorandum from the Director of Financial Services Attachments 1 - Follow-up on GO Crossing at Cousins Drive General Committee recommends: THAT attachment 1 providing a follow-up on the GO crossing at Cousins Drive be received for information. CARRIED General Committee recommends: THAT the correspondence from GO Transit be referred back to staff for a memorandum outlining potential safety concerns that may warrant a more formal crossing at Cousins Drive; and . -30- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 Special General Committee Report No. 07-50 Page 3 of 9 Saturday, December 1, 2007 THAT staff contact Transport Canada to obtain their comments regarding the pedestrian crossing of the GO railway tracks at Cousins Drive and report back to Council by the end of June 2008. CARRIED Attachment 2 — Patch House — Conditions of Draft Approval for Subdivision Agreement General Committee recommends: THAT attachment 2 regarding the Fetch House - conditions of draft approval for the subdivision agreement be received for information. CARRIED Attachment 3 — Pavement Condition Index (PCI) & 10 Year Roads Plan General Committee recommends: THAT all of the capital road projects in the Draft 2008 Capital Budget, including Allaura Boulevard, Englehard Drive, Boulding Drive, Navan Crescent and Hawthorne Lane, be placed above the line in the 2008 capital budget projects. DEFEATED General Committee recommends: THAT staff provide an updated report on the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) and the 10 year plan by the end of June 2008. CARRIED The meeting recessed at 12:47 p.m. Councillor Buck left the meting at 12:47 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 1:22 p.m. Attachment 4 - Vandorf Sideroad Landscaping General Committee recommends: THAT attachment 4 regarding the Vandorf Sideroad landscaping be received for information. CARRIED -31- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 Special General Committee Report No. 07.50 Page 4 of 9 Saturday, December 1, 2007 Attachment 5 — Capital Asset Management System General Committee recommends: THAT attachment 5 regarding the Capital Asset Management System be received for information. CARRIED Attachment 6 — 2008 Summary of Capital Projects — page 16 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 73086 — Henderson Drive Fencing be deleted from the budget. CARRIED Capital Project 14030 — Capital Asset Management System — page 17 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 14030 — Capital Asset Management System be placed above the line in the 2008 capital budget projects. CARRIED Capital Project 42022 — Wastewater Infrastructure Rehabilitation Program page 20 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 42022 — Wastewater Infrastructure Rehabilitation Program be placed above the line in the 2008 capital budget projects. CARRIED Capital Project 73089 — Lambert Wilson Park Pathway Paving — page 24 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 73089 — Lambert Wilson Park Pathway Paving be placed above the line in the 2008 capital budget projects. CARRIED Capital Protect 34211 — 2007 Snow Storage Site Selection & Construction — page 29 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 34211 — 2007 Snow Storage Site Selection & Construction be placed above the line in the 2008 capital budget projects, subject to the consideration of the report previously requested by Council and the funding for the project be from the Parks Master Plan Reserve. CARRIED -32- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 Special General Committee Report No. 07-50 Page 5 of 9 Saturday, December 1, 2007 Capital Project 12009 — Corporate Organizational Structure Review — page 56 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 12009 — Corporate Organizational Structure Review be placed above the line in the 2008 capital budget projects. CARRIED Capital Project 12004 — Governance Review - page 75 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 12004 — Governance Review be deferred to 2009. CARRIED Capital Project 81003 — Heritage District Study/Plan — page 87 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 81003 — Heritage District Study/Plan be placed above the line in the 2008 capital budget projects. CARRIED Capital Project 43036 - 2007 Wastewater System Rehabilitation Program - page 23 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 43036 - 2007 Wastewater System Rehabilitation Program be placed above the line in the 2008 capital budget projects. CARRIED Capital Proiect 14026 - Evergreenina (Computer Equipment Replacement) - page 63 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 14026 - Evergreening (Computer Equipment Replacement) be placed above the line in the 2008 capital budget projects. CARRIED Capital Project 72077 - Aurora Recreation Complex (ARC) Arena Rooftop Unit - page 81 General Committee recommends: - THAT Capital Project 72077 - Aurora Recreation Complex (ARC) Arena Rooftop Unit be placed above the line in the 2008 capital budget projects. CARRIED -33- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007. Special General Committee Report No. 07-50 Page 6 of 9 Saturday, December 1, 2007 General Committee recommends: THAT staff provide a cost benefit report for the operation of the arenas at the Aurora Recreation Complex during the summer. CARRIED Councillor Marsh left at 2:35 p.m. Capital Project 14024 - Computer Hardware - page 50 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 14024 - Computer Hardware be placed above the line in the 2008 capital budget projects at a cost of $90,000, DEFEATED General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 14024 - Computer Hardware be placed above the line in the 2008 capital budget projects at a cost of $30,000. CARRIED Capital Project 43029 - Structural Watermain Relining Program - page 22 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 43029- Structural Watermain Relining Program be placed above the line In the 2008 capital budget projects. CARRIED Capital Project 81005 - Conformity with Places to Grow Plan - page 27 General Committee recommends: THAT staff provide a status report regarding Capital Project 81005 - Conformity with Places to Grow Plan to the December 3, 2007 budget meeting, outlining if this project is eligible under development charges funding and when the report is required. CARRIED Capital Project 42043 — Haida Drive Multi -Plate Culvert Rehabilitation — page 28 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 42043- Heide Drive Multi -Plate Culvert Rehabilitation be placed above the line in the 2008 capital budget projects. CARRIED -34- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 Special General Committee Report No. 07-50 Page 7 of 9 Saturday, December 1, 2007 Capital Project 42033 - Industrial Parkway North Easement Storm Sewer Upgrade — page 35 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 42033 - Industrial Parkway North Easement Storm Sewer Upgrade be placed above the line in the 2008 capital budget projects. CARRIED Capital Project 72054—Aurora Community Centre Ice Plant Automation System — page 57 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 72054 - Aurora Community Centre Ice Plant Automation System be placed above the line in the 2008 capital budget projects and funded by the Municipal Capital Reserve. CARRIED Capital Project 31422 - Replacement of #37 Road Sweeper— page 77 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 31422 - Replacement of #37 Road Sweeper be placed above the line to the 2008 capital budget projects and funded in the amount of $140,000 from the Equipment Fleet Reserve and $60,000 from the tax levy. CARRIED Capital Project 34143 - Small Equipment Replacement— Public Works — page 78 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 34143 - Small Equipment Replacement — Public Works be placed above the line in the 2008 capital budget projects. CARRIED Capital Project 71017 - Small Equipment Replacement — Parks — page 79 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 71017 - Small Equipment Replacement — Parks be placed above the line in the 2008 capital budget projects. CARRIED Capital Project 71046 - AAC2 Interior Roof Deck — page 93 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 71046 - AAC2 Interior Roof Deck be placed above the line in the 2008 capital budget projects. CARRIED -35- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 Special General Committee Report No. 07-50 Page 8 of 9 Saturday, December 1, 2007 Councillor Collins-Mrakas left at 3:17 p.m. Capital Project 72078 - Aurora Family Leisure Complex Arena Door— page 48 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 72078 - Aurora Family Leisure Complex Arena Door be placed above the line in the 2008 capital budget projects. CARRIED Capital Project 81001 - Growth - Related Studies - page 21 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 81001 - Growth - Related Studies be placed above the line in the 2008 capital budget projects; and THAT Council discuss the matter of staffing at a future meeting. CARRIED .Mayor Morris vacated the Chair and Councillor McRoberts assumed the Chair. Councillor McRoberts vacated the Chair and Mayor Morris resumed in the Chair. Capital Project 14030 - Capital Asset Management System - page 17 General Committee recommends: THAT Capital Project 14030 - Capital Asset Management System be placed above the line in the 2008 capital budget projects in the amount of $150,000. CARRIED 2. Finalize Review of the 2008 Capital Projects General Committee recommends: THAT the final review of the 2008 Capital Project be received for information. CARRIED -36- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 Special General Committee Report No. 07.50 Page 9 of 9 Saturday, December 1, 2007 4. Correspondence from the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce Re: Smart Commute Program ADDED ITEM General Committee recommends: THAT the correspondence from the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce regarding the Smart Commute Program be received for information and referred to the December 3, 2007 budget meeting. CARRIED 5. Correspondence from the Manager of Parks Re: Henderson Drive Fencing ADDED ITEM General Committee recommends: THAT the correspondence from the Manager of Parks regarding Henderson Drive fencing be received for information. CARRIED 1. Memorandum from the Director of Financial Services General Committee recommends: THAT the balance of the memorandum from the Director of Financial Services received for information. CARRIED V ADJOURNMENT General Committee recommends: THAT the meeting be adjourned at 3:56 p.m. CARRIED PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR BOB PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK -37- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 j AGENDA ITEM AupoxA TOWN OF AURORA GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES NO, 07-52 Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Tuesday, December 4, 2007 ATTENDANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS Councillor Gaertner in the Chair; Mayor Morris (arrived at 7:10 p.m.), Councillors Collins-Mrakas, (arrived at 8:58 p.m.) Granger, Marsh, MacEachern, McRoberts and Wilson MEMBERS ABSENT Councillor Buck was absent OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate Services/Town Clerk, Director of Building, Director of Leisure Services, Director of Planning, Acting Director of Public Works, Town Solicitor, - and Council/Committee Secretary. Councillor Gaertner called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor McRoberts declared an interest in item 21 — Memorandum from the Fire Chief regarding Traffic Calming, by virtue of his residence in the vicinity of the subject area and did not take part in or vote on any questions in this regard or attempt in any way to influence the voting on such questions. 11 APPROVAL OFAGENDA General Committee recommends: THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department, with the following additional items, be approved: D Withdrawal of Delegation (b) — Ms Kristen Yemm-Brodie Communications & Marketing Co-ordrator Re: Intranet Demo 'r Delegation (c) — Ms Barb Morris. Re: Item 2(7) — Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes—TSAC07-016 — Safety Concerns on Murray Drive NEW ITEM 28 — Memorandum from the Director of Planning Re: Item 17 — PL07-148 — Zoning By-law Amendment Infill Housing By-law — File D14-08-07 7. Delegtion (d)—Mr. Danny Panagoulia Re: Item 17 - PL07-148 — Zoning By-law Amendment Infill Housing By-law - File D14-08-07 C COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 General Committee Report No. 07-52 Page 2 of 12 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 Delegation (a) — Mr. Frank D'Amicc Re: Item 17 - PL07-148 — Zoning By-law Amendment Infill Housing By-law- File D14-08-07 Delegation (f) — Mr. Hugh Thomas Re: Item 17 - PL07-148 —Zoning By-law Amendment Infill Housing By-law - File D14-08-07 . ➢ Delegation (g) — Mr. Gus Leontis Re: Item 17 - PL07-148 — Zoning By-law Amendment Infill Housing By-law - File D14-08-07 ➢ NEW ITEM 29 — Correspondence from Ms Sandra Linton Re: Item 17 - PL07-148 — Zoning By-law Amendment Infill Housing By-law - File D14-08-07 `r NEW ITEM 30 - Correspondence from Ms Allison Halls Re: Item 6 - CS07-046 — 2008 Pet Licensing Fees ➢ NEW ITEM 31 - Memorandum from the Director of Corporate Services Re: Closed Session Meeting Agenda ➢ Additional Material — Sports Field and Park Use Policy Re: Item 8 - LS07-046 — Department of Leisure Services — Sports Field Use Policy CARRIED III ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES General Committee Meeting Minutes, 07-43, November 6, 2007 General Committee recommends: THAT item 3(2) on page 7 be amended to delete "and endorsement" in the _ .. second paragraph. CARRIED Special General Committee Meeting Minutes, 07-44, November 10, 2007 Special General Committee Meeting Minutes, 07-45, November 19, 2007 General Committee Meeting Minutes, 0746, November 20, 2007 General Committee recommends: THAT the General Committee Meeting minutes 07-43, as amended, the General Committee Meeting minutes 07-46, and the Special General Committee Meeting minutes 07-44 and 07-45 be adopted. CARRIED IV DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 2(4), 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 27, 28 and 29 were identified for discussion. -39- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 General Committee Report No. 07-52 Page 3 of 12 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 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: 1. AAC07-05 — Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting, November 7, 2007 THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting minutes from the November 7, 2007 meeting be received and the recommendations contained therein be adopted. 3. . LSAC07-07 — Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting November 15, 2007 THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting minutes from the November 15, 2007 meeting be received and the recommendations contained therein be adopted. 7. LS07.044—Purchase of Electrical Components LS2007.115 THAT Council approve the award of ,Request for Quotation LS2007-115 for the supply and delivery of various electrical components to Guillevin International Co. in the amount of $52,533.41 excluding applicable taxes. 8. LS07-046 — Department of Leisure Services — Sports Field Use Policy THAT the General Committee endorse the revised Sports Field Use Policy for implementation prior to the commencement of the 2008 playing season, subject to any comments or revisions as recommended by the General Committee. 13. PW07-045 — Award of Tender LS-2007.63 — For the Supply & Delivery of Two (2) 2007 Four -Wheel Drive Agricultural Tractors THAT Tender No. LS-2007-63 - for the Supply and Delivery of Two (2) 2007 Four -Wheel Drive Agricultural Tractors be awarded to Hutchinson Farm Supply at the combined tendered price of $83,299.32, including PST; and THAT $6,176.76 of the excess funds from Project No. 71034 be transferred to Project No. 71021 to cover the shortfall of funds in that capital replacement purchase. - 15. ADM07.015 — Extension of Agreement for Provision of External Legal Services THAT the provision of external- legal services previously by the roster of firms as noted and as previously approved by Council on December 7, 2004, be hereby extended upon the terms and conditions provided herein for a further two (2) year term commencing January 1, 2008, as follows: m COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 General Committee Report No. 07-52 - Page 4 of 12 Tuesday, December 4,2007 AREA OF LAW LEGAL FIRM General Munidipal Weir Foulds, LLP (Primary Service Provider) Aird & Berlis Gowling Lafleur Henderson Thomson Rogers Planning and Weir Foulds, LLP (Primary Service Provider) Development Aird & Berlis Gowling Lafleur Henderson Thomson Rogers Litigation Paterson MacDougall Thomson Rogers Environmental Wilms &Shier Gowlin Lafleur Henderson AND THAT Hicks, Morley, Hamilton, Stewart and Storie continue as the primary service provider in the area of labour and employment law; AND THAT the Town Solicitor be authorized to retain external legal services from the list of approved firms, and alternatively, from any other firms as required on an exceptional and as -needed basis. 16. PL07-143 — Proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment Pertaining to the 2C Lands THAT report PL07-143 be received as information. 22. Memorandum from the Director of Corporate Services Re: Pending List— Remembrance Day Services THAT the memorandum regarding Remembrance Day Services be received for information. 23. Memorandum from the Director of Corporate Services Re: Pending List — Taxi By-law Amendment re: Brokerage Dispatch THAT the memorandum regarding Taxi By-law Amendment regarding Brokerage Dispatch be received for information. 24. Memorandum from the Director of Corporate Services Re: Pending List— Waste Containers & Newspaper Boxes THAT the memorandum regarding Waste Containers & Newspaper Boxes be received for information. 25. Memorandum from the Director of Leisure Services Re: Pending List Item #LS6 — Litter in Parks THAT the memorandum regarding Litter in Parks be received for information. -41- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 General Committee Report No. 07-52 Page 5 of 12 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 26. Memorandum from the Director of Leisure Services Re: Pending List Item #NB3 Summit Park Tennis Reconstruction 2007 THAT the memorandum regarding Summit Park Tennis Reconstruction 2007 be received for information. CARRIED VI DELEGATIONS (a) Mr. Paul LaCroix Re: Development on Bayview Avenue — Large Power Lines Mr, Paul LaCroix, resident of 19 Ing Court, addressed committee to advise of the large power lines that have been installed across the back of his property, which now block the view for which he originally purchased the property. Mr. LaCroix advised that he has contacted PowerStream regarding the issue and, although they were sympathetic, advised that they could not assist in rectifying the matter. Mr. LaCroix requested that the Town of Aurora review the situation and assist by installing landscaping to obstruct the view of the power lines. General Committee recommends: THAT the comments of the delegate be received. CARRIED General Committee recommends: THAT staff make a formal request to PowerStream to meet with Council and staff, as soon as possible, in order to educate us and explain how the process of installing power lines is implemented and to discuss our concerns pertaining to regional roads. CARRIED (b) Ms Kristen Yemm-Brodie, Communications & Marketing Co-ordinator Re: Intranet Demo This delegation was withdrawn from the agenda. General Committee recommends: THAT items 17, 28, 29 and delegations (d), (a), (f) and (g) be brought forward. CARRIED 17. PL07.148 —Zoning By-law Amendment - Infill Housing By-law. File D14.08-07 28. Memorandum from the Director of Planning Re:. Item 17 — PL07-148 — Zoning By-law Amendment - Infill Housing By-law File D14-08-07 (Added Item) -42- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 General Committee Report No. 07-52 Page 6 of 12 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 29. Correspondence from Ms Sandra Linton Re: Item 17 — PL07-148 —Zoning By-law Amendment - Infill Housing By-law File D14-08-07 (Added Item) (d) Mr. Danny Panagoulia Re: Item 17 - PL07-148 — Zoning By-law Amendment Infill Housing By-law - File D14-08-07 (Added Item) Mr. Danny Panagoulia addressed committee pertaining to 117 Hillview Drive and advised that he did not receive notice of the proposed by-law and requested that the matter be deferred. General Committee recommends: THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information. CARRIED (e) Mr. Frank D'Amico Re: Item 17 - PL07.148 —Zoning By-law Amendment Infill Housing By-law - File D14-08-07 (Added Item) Mr. Howard Freedman spoke on behalf of Mr. Frank D'Amico, requesting that the matter be deferred. General Committee recommends: THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information. CARRIED (f) Mr. Hugh Thomas Re: Item 17 - PL07-148 —Zoning By-law Amendment Infill Housing By-law - File D14-08-07 (Added Item) Mr. Hugh Thomas declined to appear as a delegate and the delegation was deferred. (g) Mr. Gus Leontis Re: Item 17 - PL07-148 —Zoning By-law Amendment Infill Housing By-law - File D14-08-07 (Added Item) Mr, Gus Leontis declined to appear as a delegate and the delegation was deferred. General Committee recommends: THAT items 17, 26, 29 and delegations (d), (a), (0 and (g) be deferred. CARRIED -43- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 General Committee Report No. 07-52 Page 7 of 12 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 (c) Ms Barb Morris Re: Item 2(7) —Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes — TSAC07.016 — Safety Concerns on Murray Drive (Added Item) Ms Barb Morris addressed committee to raise the issue of speeding on Murray Drive. Ms Morris suggested that the Town consider the installation of a four-way stop at the entrance to the high school at Milestone Crescent and Murray Drive as well as speed humps, rather than a Community Safe Zone. General Committee recommends: THAT the comments of the delegate be received and that item 2(7) be brought forward for discussion. CARRIED 2. TSAC07.07 —Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting November 14, 2007 (7) TSAC07-016 - Safety Concerns on Murray Drive General Committee recommends: THAT Murray Drive from Wellington Street West to Kennedy Street West be designated as an official Community Safety Zone; and THAT a letter be sent to Ms. Barb Morris with the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee's recommendations. CARRIED General Committee recommends: THAT the balance of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting minutes from the November 14, 2007 meeting be received and the recommendations contained therein be adopted. CARRIED General Committee recommends: THAT item 5 be brought forward for discussion. CARRIED 5. CS07-045 — Animal Control Services Contract General Committee recommends: THAT report CS07-045 - Animal Control Services Contract be received; and THAT the Town of Aurora enter into a 3 year service agreement with the OSPCA (Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) for the provision of animal control and shelter services at a cost of $183,200 for 2008; $187,249 for 2009; and $191,387 for 2010. CARRIED -44- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 General Committee Report No. 07-52 Page 8 of 12 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 VIl PRESENTATIONS BY THE COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE None Vlll CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION 4. CS07-047 — Council Pending List General Committee recommends: THAT the Town Solicitor provide a memo to Council indicating the reason for the change in direction pertaining to the RFP process for LS07-030 — Award of Contract for Consolidated Facility Concession and Vending on page 17 of report CS07-047— Council Pending List. CARRIED General Committee recommends: THAT the balance of report CS07-047 — Council Pending List be received. CARRIED Councillor Collins-Mrakas arrived at 8:58 p.m. 6. CS07.046 — 2008 Pet Licensing Fees General Committee recommends: THAT report CS07-046 - 2008 Pet Licensing Fees be received for information; and THAT the proposed amending by-law be presented at the Council meeting of December 11, 2008. , Amendment: General Committee recommends: THAT an Information item be placed on the town website and in the Era Banner Notice Board informing residents of the change to the animal control contractor, as well as the pet licensing fees; and THAT door to door canvassers who sell pet licenses be instructed to distribute a flyer to each household which includes the following information: Y Phone number for animal control Hours of operation for animal control Y List of services provided by animal control The cost of the contract for animal control ➢ Information regarding the leash -free dog park Y- Information regarding the ability to purchase a pet license in person at Town Hall :. Any additional information which staff deem appropriate; and -45- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 General Committee Report No. 07-52 Page 9 of 12 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 THAT the license fee for a micro -chipped dog be $22.50 per year; and THAT the license fee for a micro -chipped cat be $15.00 per year; and THAT the fine for "Failing to Obtain a Dog or Cat License" be $200; and THAT the fine for `Allowing a Dog or Cat to Run at Large" be $300. CARRIED The main recommendation was CARRIED AS AMENDED. 9. ADM07.014—Amendments to the Municipal Act, 2001 Appointment of an Investigator General Committee recommends: THAT Council receive this report respecting the appointment of an Investigator pursuant to section 239.1 and 239.2 of the Municipal Act, 2001, for information; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Investigator Services Agreement substantially in the form attached appointing the Local Authority Services Ltd. (LAS) as the Investigator in the event that a request for an investigation is received, and THAT Council enact a By -Law appointing LAS as the Investigator to act when a complaint is made and an investigation is triggered. CARRIED 10. ADM07-016 — Amendments to the Municipal Act, 2001, Delegation Policy General Committee recommends: THAT Council receive this report respecting the adoption of a delegation policy for information; and THAT Council adopt the attached Delegation Policy in accordance with section 270(1)6 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended. CARRIED 11. PL07-144 — Zoning By-law Amendment Farland Properties 130 Industrial Parkway North File D14-01-07 General Committee recommends: THAT Council enact Implementing Zoning By-law 4974-07.D. CARRIED -46- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 General Committee Report No. 07.52 Page 10 of 12 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 12. PL07-146 — Application for Site Plan Approval Cherry Hill Park Development Inc. Lot 14, Plan 65M-3974 File D11-13.07 General Committee recommends: THAT report PL07-146 be received as information; and THAT, subject to the resolution of all outstanding issues and the submission of all fees and securities, Council authorize the Director of Planning and Development Services to execute a Site Plan Agreement between the owner and the Town of Aurora to permit the construction of a 2-storey, 4,013.35 square metre (43,200.75 square feet) multi -unit industrial building. CARRIED 14. PW07.046—Recycling Services in`Public Spaces General Committee recommends: THAT Council receive report PW07-046, regarding the provision of recycling services in public spaces; and THAT Council direct staff to further investigate all of the options outlined in report PW07-046, and report back to Council prior to the 2008 Budget deliberations with further details and budget impacts for the options; and THAT, for 2008, staff be directed to proceed to implement Option "D", to placard all existing waste receptacles in public areas to help deter recyclable materials going to landfill. Amendment., THAT report PW07.046 — Recycling Services in Public Spaces be referred to the Environmental Advisory Committee for information on their January 2008 agenda. CARRIED The main recommendation was CARRIED AS AMENDED. 18. Key Performance Indicators and Business Plan Update i -Administration — Chief Administrative Officer's. Office > Administration — Legal Services ➢ Administration — Economic Development Office Administration — Communications & Marketing Planning & Development Services Corporate Services Financial Services ➢ Building Administration "r Public Works General Committee recommends: THAT the Key Performance Indicators and Business Plan Updates be deferred to the January 15, 2008 General Committee meeting. CARRIED -47- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 General Committee Report No. 07-52 Page 11 of 12 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 19. Resolution from the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry (Tabled by Councillor Gaertner) General Committee recommends: THAT this matter be referred to the Environmental Advisory Committee. CARRIED 20. Resolution from the City of Waterloo (Tabled by Councillor Gaertner) General Committee recommends: THAT this matter be referred to the Environmental Advisory Committee. CARRIED Councillor McRoberts, having declared an interest in item 21, did not take part in any discussion regarding traffic calming in the north-east quadrant. 21. Memorandum from the Fire Chief Re: Traffic Calming General Committee recommends: THAT the memorandum from the Fire Chief regarding Traffic Calming be received for information. CARRIED General Committee recommends: THAT the meeting be extended until 10:45 p.m. CARRIED 27. Memorandum from the Town Solicitor Re: Committee Declaration of Appointed Office General Committee recommends: THAT the memorandum from the Town Solicitor regarding Committee Declaration of Appointed Office be received for information. Amendment: General Committee recommends; THAT the memorandum from the Town Solicitor regarding Committee Declaration of Appointed Office be placed on. the Economic Development Advisory Committee agenda. CARRIED The main recommendation was CARRIED AS AMENDED. COU CIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 General Committee Report No.07-52 Page 12 of 12 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 IX NEWBUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION —COUNCILLORS The Chief Administrative Officer requested that the Closed Session on December 11, 2007 begin at 5:30 p.m. preceding the Council meeting A quorum was received for the time change, but Councillor Gaertner requested that the CAD review the Council agenda for December 11, 2007 and decide whether the early time is necessary. Councillor McRoberts requested that the CAO discuss at Senior Management Team, the section in staff reports regarding Options and Additional Options. Mayor Morris indicated that, due to unforeseen circumstances, Yonge Street was not closed during the Remembrance Day ceremony and that steps will be taken to ensure that no problem arise in future years. X CLOSED SESSION The closed session was withdrawn. XI ADJOURNMENT General Committee recommends: THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:50 p.m. CARRIED THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 07-52 IS SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL AT COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2007. -49- COUNCIL — DECEMBER 11, 2007 AGENDA ITEM TOWN OF AURORA AUR011A GENERAL COMMITTEE No.FS07-054 SUBJECT: Consulting Service for Business Plan and Strategic Plan for the Aurora Historical Centre FROM: L. John Gutteridge, Director of Finance / Treasurer DATE: December 11, 2007 RECOMMENDATIONS THAT the Town of Aurora accept the proposal from Novita Interpares Limited for the preparation of a Business Plan for the Aurora Heritage Centre, and subject to receiving Canadian Arts and Heritage Sustainability Program funding, Novita also be contracted for the preparation of a Strategic Plan and Training and Development for the Aurora Heritage Centre, and THAT the Arts and Culture Committee be the steering group for this project. BACKGROUND As per direction of Council at its October 16, 2007 meeting; That Council approve the hiring of appropriate personnel on a contract basis to develop a Business Plan for the Aurora Heritage Centre, and 2. That staff be directed to apply to the Capacity Building for Arts and Heritage Organizations, Canadian Arts and Heritage Sustainability Program for a project aimed at three initiatives 1. Strategic Plan 2. Training in financial self-sufficiency 3. Development of new and/or diversified audiences. Financial Services Department issued a Request for Proposal for qualified consultants, and have submitted a grant application for a Capacity Building for Arts and Heritage Organizations Grant, COMMENTS Proposals for this project closed on November 22, at which time we received 3 compliant proposals and a proposal that was ruled non compliant. —50— COUNCIL — DECEMBER 11, 2007 December 11, 2007 - 2 - Report No. FS07-054 The proposals were then reviewed by the Director of Finance/Treasurer and Ms. Catherine Molloy, Curator. for the Aurora Historical Society and evaluated in accordance with the criteria as outline below: Experience of Firm with Similar projects 25% Quality of Presentation 5% Proposed Schedule 10% Price 25% Knowledge/Experience of Funding 10% Work Plan 10% Understanding of job 15% After doing a through review of the proposals submitted by the following firms Novita Metropolitan Knowledge International TCI Management Consultants The evaluation team recommends the firm of Novita Interpares Limited. In our discussions with officials regarding the Capacity Building for Arts and Heritage Organizations Grant it appears that our application is being looked at favourably and if approved we will be able to proceed with the entire project. For Council's information we are attaching a copy of Novita's proposal so Council may become familiar with the firm and its background and more importantly the work plan proposed. In their work plan they are proposing that they work with a steering group and we are looking for Council's direction as to whom should be on this steering group. It is staffs would be a suggestion that Council appoint the Arts and Culture Committee as this steering group. OPTIONS 1. The recommendation as set out at the beginning of this report. 2. That the Town of Aurora accept the proposal from Novita, for the preparation of a Business Plan for the Aurora Heritage Centre only. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Report No. FS07-046 outlined the costs for the development of a Business Plan to be around $20,000, and the cost to do Strategic Plan et al to be around $30,000. The Town —51— COUNCIL — DECEMBER 11, 2007 December 11, 2007 - 3 - Report No. FS07-054 submitted a grant application in the amount of $50,000 which would require a $25,000. contribution from the Town. If we accept the recommendation to hire Novita at a cost of $37,250 plus expenses not to exceed $1,750 for a total of $39,000 and we receive a grant for 50% of the total project our share of the project will be $19,500. The money required for the initial business plan of $20,000 was to come from the original Heritage Centre fund allocation of $2,530,000 as a business plan is required to obtain funding from the Cultural Spaces Canada Program. CONCLUSIONS If the Town is successful with our application for a grant from the Canadian Arts and Heritage Sustainability Program Council will be able to do the entire project for the Aurora Historical Centre within the budget estimated of $20,000 for the development of a Business Plan. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN Goal B: Promote a sustainable community that respects its historic culture and character and embraces diverse cultural development and renewal in harmony with sound environmental management and business development activity Objective B2: Promote and market the beauty and uniqueness of the historic and natural areas throughout Aurora Objective E13: Plan for the preservation and the restoration of local heritage areas and buildings Goal D: Ensure transparent, accountable and open governance in concert with informed and involved citizens Objective D1: Continue the commitment of fiscal responsibility and accountability Objective D3: Be accountable and transparent to residents by ensuring open and accessible information flow and accessible decision -making ATTACHMENTS Attachment #1 — Proposal from Novita —52— COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 December 11, 2007 - 4 - Report No. FS07-054 PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW Prepared by; L. John Gutteridge, Director of Finance/Treasurer -Ext. #4111 Director of Finance/Treasurer ohn S. Rogers Chief Administrative Officer -53- COPX 4pareYjQWPtF�Ruh10a2007 ATTACHMENT November 26 2007 Town of Aurora Corporate Services 2nd Floor 1 Municipal Drive Aurora Ontario L4G 6.11 Attn: B Panizza Town Clerk Re: Strategic and Business Plan Aurora Arts and Cultural Centre Dear Mr. Panizza Thank you for inviting Novita to submit a proposal for a Strategic and Business Plan for the Aurora Arts and Cultural Centre pursuant to Town of Aurora RFP# FS 2007 — 120. Compliance We have carefully reviewed the Terms of Reference and have prepared the following pages to meet the RFP requirements. Specifically, we acknowledge and accept the Town's Purchasing Policies as set out in the RFP. Please note that Novita's insurance coverage, WSIB coverage, our per diem rates and other relevant information is contained in our Standard Terms and Conditions which are attached.. Novita also states that we have no conflicts of interest whatsoever in relation to this proposal. If you need any further information or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Brian Arnott directly at 416 766 0403 ext 25. Yours sincerely NOVITA INTERPARES LIMITED 301 Jane a t r a ef�t, t0ranta, a n t a ri a, Canada an6a 3z3 tal (416) 766.0403 fax (416) 766-Ta5A— COUNCIL — DECEMBER 11, 2007 Town of Aurora — Church St. Arts and Cultural Centre — Proposal PROJECT BACKGROUND The Town of Aurora has recently acquired the Church Street School, a building which was constructed in 1886 and which is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. Aurora's Town Council has approved a capital renovation project for the facility and renovation work is currently underway in the building. To date, a number of people and agencies have been assisting with project development including the Department of Leisure Services, the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee and the Aurora Historical Society. The Town's intent is to create an Arts and Cultural Centre which will be the first facility of its kind in Aurora. As this is a first time venture, Council wants to ensure that a proper planning process will be followed in the interests of a successful outcome. Accordingly, Council requires that a Strategic and Business Plan be carried out by a qualified professional consulting firm. OUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE ASSIGNMENT The Town of Aurora is looking for a number of important outcomes from the Strategic and Business Plan including: • A governance model for the facility • A framework for administration and program delivery • A plan for market development and usage • A three year forecast of uses and activities • A plan for operational revenue generation (including earned revenue, sponsorships, grants and donations) • A strategy for capital revenue generation • A plan for project implementation EXPERIENCE IN SIMILAR PROJECTS Who We Are Novita is the only full service cultural facility consulting company which is owned and operated by Canadians. Cultural facility planning and development is our only business. Under the same management and ownership for over 35 years, Novita is a multi- disciplinary office of 10 people with backgrounds in arts management, business management, facility design and construction, heritage restoration and renovation, cultural planning, and governance and facilitation. Novita Interpares Limited • 301 Jane St • Toronto ON • M6S 3Z3 • phone (416) 766 0403 • fax (416) 766 0619 1of10 —55— COUNCIL — DECEMBER 11, 2007 Town of Aurora — Church St. Arts and Cultural Centre — Proposal - U L M316- Business Planning for Cultural Facilities Novita has a wide range of experience with business and operational planning for cultural facilities. Current and recent assignments include: • Market development and business plan for Wh itch urch-Sto uffvi Ile Museum (OHA designated) • Market and development_ plan for Nineteen On The Park, Whitch urch-StouffviIle (OHA designated) • Strategic development plan for Centennial Hall, London • Market development and business plan for Grand Theatre, Kingston • Redevelopment plan for Academic Hall, University of Ottawa (OHA designated) Previous Experience with Arts and Cultural Facilities Since 1-972, Novita has completed more than 600 planning and development studies for arts, cultural and heritage facilities. Our pioneering work in cultural facility planning is acknowledged in the standard US textbook, Building For The Arts (2e,) Experience with Heritage Buildings Beginning with its involvement with the first building ever to be designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, Novita has played a continuous role in heritage conser- vation and adaptive re -use, and has worked on buildings with both provincial and federal heritage designation. Novita principal, Brian Arnott, is a founding member and Past President of the Canadian Association of Professional Heritage Consultants (now the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals.) Experience with Capital and Operational Funding Our projects have included capital funding from government sources at all levels and we have developed capital campaigns with lead private donors, naming donors, and public subscribers. Our projects have included operational funding for government sources at all levels, from service delivery to the market and from ancillary sources. Novita Interpares Limited • 301 Jgne St • Toronto ON • M6S 3Z3 • phone (416) 766 0403 • fax (416) 766 0619 2of10 —56— COUNCIL — DECEMBER 11, 2007 Town of Aurora — Church St. Arts and Cultural Centre — Proposal _N .T jD PROPOSED SCHEDULE AND PLAN TO CARRY OUT WORK Part 1: Strategic Plan Task 1— Start-up Meeting At the start of work, we will meet with the steering group. The agenda for this meeting will include: • Review study plan and timetable • Review all planning to date • Identify key stakeholders • Identify key background information and sources • Discuss community consultation process Task 2 — Initial Research and Information Gathering In this task, we will collect and analyze a range of local and regional background information including: • Population and demographics • Economic profile • Urban planning and development + Municipal policy • Design and construction information In this task, we will also identify three similar facilities which will be used as case studies. Task 3 — Key Stakeholder Interviews In this task, we will conduct a series of interviews both in person and by phone with selected individuals including: • Town councilors and officials • BIA and local business leaders • Corporate leaders • Leaders in arts, culture and heritage • Leaders in education and public institutions These interviews will be discussions to determine broad issues and general trends. No individual attributions will be made. We will conduct personal interviews with about 25 people, Novita Interpares Limited • 301 Jane St • Toronto ON • M6S 3Z3 • phone (416) 766 0403 • fax (416) 766 0619 3of10 —57— COUNCIL — DECEMBER 11, 2007 Town of Aurora — Church St. Arts and Cultural Centre — Proposal Task 4 — Further Research and Information Gathering The interviews with key stakeholders typically produces the need for further information which will be collectedand integrated in this task. Task 5 — Community Consultation In this task, we will conduct up to three facilitated meetings with collections of people who are broadly representative of the community. Minutes will be taken and the outcome of the meetings will be summarized in the report. Through its regular channels, the Town will make it widely known that any interested party may submit comments to the Consultants for consideration. Task 6 — Strategic Plan Report In this task, we will summarize all the work in a written report which will include: • Goals and objectives for the facility • Governance principles and recommendations • Operational funding principles and recommended strategies • Capital funding principles and recommended strategies • Market development principles and recommended strategies Task 7 — Meeting and Presentation In this task, we will meet with the steering group for a full discussion of the draft Strategic Plan report. Any amendments which result from these discussions will be incorporated into the. final Strategic Plan document. Part 2: Business Plan Task 8 — Utilization Analysis In this task, we will analyze the facility's design and allocation of spaces with a view to determining the revenue potential from space utilization. Task 9 — Market Analysis In this task, we will examine three aspects of the facility's market: • The general public/consumer market • The market of groups and organizations who will use the facility • The market for events, exhibits and other products Novita Interpares Limited • 301 Jane St • Toronto ON • M6S 3Z3 • phone (416) 766 0403 • fax (416) 766 0619 4of10 mom COUNCIL — DECEMBER 11, 2007 a Town of Aurora — Church St. Arts and Cultural Centre — Proposal-T The market analysis will make particular note of the facility's location in the historic core of Aurora and the potential relationships which may result. Task 10 — Administrative Structure In this task, we will describe the mechanism for governing the facility, the administrative structure for operating the facility including operational roles and responsibilities and the role of volunteers. Task 11— Operating Cost/Revenue Forecast In this task, we will prepare a three year cost/revenue spreadsheet for the facility's operation. Each line item will be annotated to show how the quantum was determined. Task 12 — Business Plan Report In this task, we will summarize all the work in a written report which will include: • Utilization forecast to meet the facility's goals and objectives • Market context: competing and complementary facilities • Proposed administrative structure • Operational revenue forecast including rate card and sources of revenue • Operational cost forecast including administration, program delivery and building occupancy Task 13 — Meeting and Presentation In this task, we will meet with the steering group for a full discussion of the draft Business Plan report. Any amendments which result from these discussions will be incorporated into the final Business Plan document. Part 3: Implementation Plan Task 14 — Capital Funding Strategy In this task, we will analyze the project in light of its capital cost requirements, its case for support and its position with respect to funding from government and private sources. We will also comment on leadership for the funding initiative. Task 15 — Project Development: Budget and Timetable In this task, we will determine the delivery requirements for the capital project including project management and cash flow. Novita Interpares Limited • 301 Jane St • Toronto ON • M6S 3Z3 • phone (416) 766 0403 • fax (416) 766 0619 5of10 —59— COUNCIL— DECEMBER 11, 2007 Town of Aurora — Church St. Arts and Cultural Centre — Proposal Task 16 — Implementation Plan Report In this task, we will summarize all the work in a written report which will include: • Capital funding strategic plan • Project timetable and milestones • Roles and responsibilities for project delivery • Cash flow forecast Task 1.7 — Meeting and Presentation In this task, we will meet with the steering group for a full discussion of the draft Implementation Plan report. Any amendments which result from these discussions will be incorporated into the final Implementation Plan document. Task 18 — Final Presentation to Council In this task, an Executive Summary of all the work will be written. A presentation will be prepared and delivered at a meeting of Council. Novita Interpares Limited • 301 Jane St • Toronto ON • M6S 3Z3 • phone (416) 766 0403 • fax (416) 766 0619 6of10 —60— COUNCIL — DECEMBER 11, 2007 Town of Aurora — Church St. Arts and Cultural Centre — Proposal TIMETABLE FOR THE WORK Week 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 9 101 111 121131 14 Part 1 Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Task 6 Task 7 Part 2 Task 8 Task 9 Task 10 Task 11 Task 12 Task 13 Part 3 Task 14 Task 15 Task 16 Task 17 Task 18 Novita Interpares Limited • 301 Jane St • Toronto ON • M6S 3Z3 • phone (416) 766 0403 • fax (416) 766 0619 7of10 —61— COUNCIL — DECEMBER 11, 2007 Town of Aurora — Church St. Arts and Cultural Centre — Proposal 1 T� STAFF TO BE ASSIGNED Brian Arnott, BA, MFA Principal Consultant and Project Director 40 years experience Brian Arnott founded Novita in 1972 and has played a role in all of the firm's projects over the past 36 years. Mr Arnott is one of North America's leading experts in the development, design and management of cultural facilities. Mr Arnott has written widely on the subject of cultural facilities, has lectured at schools of architecture and theatre and he has been a regular contributor to publications such as Canadian Architect. . Mr Arnott was educated at Bishop's University, the University of British Columbia and the University of Alberta. Mr Arnott has been the recipient of Canada Council awards both as a writer and designer. Mr Arnott has sat on the Boards of several arts and cultural institutions. He was the Chair of the Advisory Committee for the Theatre Program at Humber College for six years and Chair of the Board of Factory Theatre for four years. Mr Arnott is the national Past -President of the Canadian Association of Professional Heritage Consultants. Leslie Wright President of Novita Interpares and Principal Consultant 25 years experience Leslie Wright is a specialist in governance of non-profit organizations, the policy and practice of community -based service organizations, and public consultation and facilitation. Prior to joining Novita in 1997, Ms. Wright worked in the community -based health and social services sector for sixteen years. Ms Wright has served on the boards of many organizations including the East York Community Development Council, the Vaughan Neighbourhood Support Centre, the Ontario Ministry of Health, the Board of Governors of Centennial College, and the Association of Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology for Ontario. Novita Interpares Limited • 301 Jane St • Toronto ON • M6S 3Z3 • phone (416) 766 0403 • fax (416) 766 0619 8of10 —62— COUNCIL — DECEMBER 11, 2007 Town of Aurora — Church St. Arts and Cultural Centre — Proposal Arlana Moscote Freire, BA, MA Research and Writing Ms Moscote Freire holds a Master's Degree from McGill University, Department. of Art History and Communication Studies. She also has a BA in Journalism/ Communication Studies from Concordia University. In addition to working as a freelance writer and editor, Ms Moscote Freire has employed her research skills in such fields as social work, film, and music, She participated in the Canada World Youth/Journalists for Human Rights program, writing feature stories for the major Dakar, Senegal daily Le Sofell. REFERENCES Grand Theatre, Kingston Mark Fluhrer Director, Culture and Recreation, Community Development Services City of Kingston Tel: (613) 546-4291, x1342 mfluhrer@cityofkingston.ca Town of Whitch urch-StouffviIle (for Museum and Nineteen on the Park projects) Thomas Graham Director of Leisure Services Tel: (905) 640-1910, x289 tom.graham@townofws,com Centennial Hall, London Vic Cote General Manager of Finance & Corporate Services City of London Tel: (519) 661-2500, x4536 VCote@london.ca Novita Interpares Limited • 301 Jane St • Toronto ON • M6S 3Z3 • phone (416) 766 0403 • fax (416) 766 0619 9of10 —63— COUNCIL — DECEMBER 11,.2007 Town of Aurora — Church St. Arts and Cultural Centre — Proposal PROJECT ADMINISTRATION Reporting Relationship The work will be carried out under a contract between the Town of Aurora and Novita Interpares Limited. Novita will report to a single designated representative of the Town of Aurora. Novita's team will be led by Brian Arnott. PROFESSIONAL FEES Novita's professional fees for the work which is described in this proposal will be $37,250. GST is extra. Expenses In addition to the professional fees, Novita requires the Town to set aside a fur- ther amount not to exceed $1,750 for expenses including mileage, document production and other related costs. Billing Schedule Professional fees will be billed by submission of invoices on the following schedule: On the first day of work $7,500 On submission of the Part I report $10,000 On submission of the Part 2 report $8,000 On submission of, the Part 3 report $6,000 Upon final presentation to Council $5,750 Standard Terms and Conditions Novita's Standard Terms and Conditions are attached and form an integral part of this proposal. Novita Interpares Limited • 301 Jane St • Toronto ON • MEIS 3Z3 - phone (416) 766 0403 , fax (416) 766 0619 10 of 10 —64— COUNCIL — DECEMBER 11, 2007 APPENDIX A — Standard Terms and Conditions -. oEff l - COMMENCEMENT OF WORK Novita Interpares Limited (Novita) will begin work upon receipt of written approval in the form of signed acceptance of our proposal by an authorized client representative. PERFORMANCE OF WORK Novita will exercise reasonable skill and judgement in providing professional services. Novita's responsibility is limited to work specified within the proposal. INSURANCE AND LIABILITY Novita is covered by business and liability insurance from Cooperators General Insurance Company policy # 003342964, subject to annual renewal. The aggregate limit is $1,000,000, Novita is covered by errors and ommissions insurance from Encon Group, policy #TPL10D0241, subject to annual renewal. The aggregate limit is $2,000,000. Novita has coverage under WSIB, account # 2646062. PROFESSIONAL FEES Novita will perform its work on the basis of fixed price fee for specified work in a specified time frame whenever possible. In those cases where work is done on a per diem basis, the rates shown below will apply. Surcharges to per diem rates will apply for work which exceeds 8 hours in a given day or which must be carried out on weekends or statutory holidays. In the event that the work exceeds the originally agreed scope, timetable or budget, Novita will inform the client in writing before proceeding. No additional costs will be incurred without the client's approval in writing. Current per diem rates are: Principals $1,000 Senior Associates $ 750 Associates $ 500 Technical & Support Staff $ 350 STANDARD REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES Standard reimbursable expenses include all out-of-pocket expenses directly attributable to the project. They are invoiced at cost and under separate cover. Standard reimbursable expenses include but are not limited to: ' Mileage, ground transportation and parking; Travel including airfares, accommodation and meals; Courier, postage and long distance communication; Photocopying, binding, and printing. Novita Interpares Limited • 301 Jane St • Toronto ON • M6S 3Z3 • phone (416) 766 0403 • fax (416) 766 0619 1of2 —65— COUNCIL — DECEMBER 11, 2007 APPENDIX A — Standard Terms and Conditions Our current rates for in-house expenses are: Mileage $ 0.45 per km Photocopying $ 0.25 per copy Plotting of Drawings $12.00 per copy BILLING CYCLE AND PAYMENT Except as otherwise agreed, fees will typically be billed on the 1st and 15th of.each month based upon the percentage of work completed to date. Invoices that are more than 60 days old will be subject to a surcharge of 1% per month on the outstanding balance. TO PAY NOVITA The client is responsible for paying Novita unless Novita is notified in writing prior to the commencement of work that the engagement is on behalf of another party. CESSATION OF WORK Should the project be stopped by the owner, the client will provide Novita with written notification. Should Novita need to cease work, Novita will provide the client with written notification. Upon cessation of work by either party the client agrees to pay Novita for all fees and expenses incurred up to the time of receipt of notification by either party. DELAYS AND INTERRUPTIONS Novita reserves the right to charge additional fees as a result of delays and interruptions in the agreed upon project schedule. ARBITRATION In the event of dispute of the work, the client agrees to refer to a professional arbitrator as the first course of action. OWNERSHIP OF THE WORK Except as agreed by the client and Novita, the products of the work will remain the property of Novita. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS These terms and conditions shall form a part of the agreement between Novita and the client. Any variance of these terms shall be agreed to in writing by both parties prior to commencement of work. Novita Interpares Limited • 301 Jane St • Toronto ON • M6S 3Z3 • phone (416) 766 0403 • fax (416) 766 0619 2of2 —66— COUNCIL — DECEMBER 11, 2007 PROPOSAL # FS 2007-120 DATE ISSUED: November 5, 2007 CLOSING DATE: 12:00:00 noon, local time, November 27, 2007 FOR: STRATEGIC / BUSINESS PLAN FOR CHURCH ST. PROPONENT'S EXPERIENCE IN SIMILAR WORK year . for whom completed description of contract work was performed $ value Ongoing Market development and Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum $27,800 business plan 2007 Strategic development plan Centennial Hall, London $57,000 Ongoing Market development and Grand Theatre, Kingston $119,400 business plan 2007 Redevelopment plan University of Ottawa $32,000 2006 Market development and Nineteen on the Park $36,000 strategic business plan 17 —67— COUNCIL — DECEMBER 11, 2007 i AGENDA RM # TOWN OF AURORA AURORA GENERAL COMMITTEE SUBJECT: Senior Centre Fund Raising FROM: L. John Gutteridge, Director of Finance / Treasurer DATE: December 11, 2007 RECOMMENDATIONS THAT Report No. FS07-05.5 be received. BACKGROUND No.FS07-055 Council has requested an update on the fund raising efforts of the Aurora Senior Centre. COMMENTS Attachment #1 is a copy of the Seniors Fund Raising program to November 30, 2007. OPTIONS 1. That Report No. FS07-054 be received. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Attachment #1 identifies that there is a balance of $7,794.48 to be raised to meet their target of $250,000 assuming that the pledge balance of $17,333.34 is received. As a short recap the Seniors fund raising is broken down as follows: Seniors Commitment $250,000. Pledges ($144,000.) Brick Donations ($ 29,235.) Other Donations ($ 14,061.) In Kind Donation ($ 14,909.) Trillium Grant ($ 40,000.) Balance of Commitment $ 7,795. COUNCIL — _DECEMBER 11, 2007 December 11, 2007 - 2 - Report No. FS07-055 To date the Seniors have $126,692.35 in cash receipts. CONCLUSIONS LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN Goal D: Ensure transparent, accountable and open governance in concert with informed and involved citizens Objective D1: Continue the commitment of fiscal responsibility and accountability Objective D3: Be accountable and transparent to residents by ensuring open and accessible information flow and accessible decision -making Objective D4: Create a respectful environment that fosters team work and open dialogue, consistent with a Character Community. These Objectives acknowledge the responsibilities required by governance that contribute to informed and involved citizens. ATTACHMENTS Attachment #1 -- Aurora Seniors Fund Raising to November 30, 2007 PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW Management Team Review — Wednesday, November 28, 2007 Prepared by. L. John Gutteridge, Director of Finance/Treasurer-Ext. #4111 Director of Finance/Treasurer John S. Rogers Chief Administrative Officer .• COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 ATTACHMENT TOWN OF AURORA SENIORS ADVISORY FUNDRAISING AS AT November 30, 2007 1-1-00030-0032 Investment - Senior Advisory Jan-04 Investment 2004 Allocated Interest 2005 Allocated Interest 2006 Allocated Interest Feb-08 Refunded to Seniors 2-3-72014-1206 Seniors Centre Capital Project Donations Room Pledge 4-Oct-05 Jim McAlpine Lounge $ 12,000.00 21-Dec-06 Jim McAlpine 14-Oct-05 Balleymore Reading Room $ .5,000.00 14-Oct-05 Wycliffe Games Room $ 5,000.00 14-Oct-05 Estate of N. J. Legge Crafts Room. $ 20,000.00 14-Oct-05 Blinda Stronach Kitchen $ 10,000.00 11-Nov-05 Priestly, Victod, Jim, Jill Activity Rooms A & B $ 12,000.00 22-Nov-05 First Pro Workshop $ 10,000.00 10-Jan-06 Howard Johnson Activity Room C $ 8,000.00 16-Feb-07 Howard Johnson 13-Feb-06 Torcan Chemicals Pool and Games $ 20,000.00 23-Jan-07 Torcan Chemicals 28-Dec-05 John West Multi Purpose $ 30,000.00 6-Jun-06 John West 30-Jun-06 John West 11-Sep-06 John West 18-Oct-06 John West 28-Dec-05 Family and Friends of Bill Hodgson Computer $ 12,000.00 28-Jun-07 15320 Bayview Ave Holdings 5-Oct-07 15320 Bayview Ave Holdings 22-Nov-07 15320 Bayview Ave Holdings Pledges Received $144,000.00 10-Jan-06 Aurora Home Hardware (in Kind) Deck/Patio Total In Kind BRICK DONATIONS Dec-04 2004 Brick donations Jul-05 Jan - July Brick donations Nov-22 Aug to Sep Brick Donations Oct-18 Brick Donations Nov-24 Brick Donations Dec-01 Brick Donations Jan-03 Brick Donations Feb413 Brick Donations Apr-10 Brick Donations Apr-28 Brick Donations Jun-06 Brick Donations Sep-06 Brick Donations Nov-06 Brick Donations Apr-07 Brick Donations $ 40,000.00 $ 1,066.47 $ 1,088.26 $ 131.66 Paid $ 4,000.00 $ 8,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 12,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 4,000.00 $ 3,833.33 $ 3,333.33 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 6,000.00 $ 6,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 4,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 4,000.00 $ 14,909.35 $ 14,909.35 $ 9,450.00 $ 8,446.00 $ 3,340.00 $ 3,015.00 $ 493.00 $ 700.00 $ 639.00 $ 210,00 $ 305.00 $ 718.00 $ 500.00 $ 170.00 $ 250.00 $ 597.00 $ 42,286.39 -$ 42,286.39 $126,666.66 $ 14,909.36 -70- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 Jul-07 Brick Donations Sub -Total Bricks OTHER DONATIONS 15-Dec-05 Aurora United Church Wormen Estate of N. J. Legge Estate of N. J. Legge 3-Oct-07 Jean Osborne 19-Oct-07 Delfina Traxler 21-Nov-07 Chris Ward Sub -total Other Donations Total Received to date 13-Feb-06 Transferred to Town Pledge Balance TOTAL RAISED OR PLEDGED Trillium Grant CREDIT TOWARD COMMITMENT $ 402.00 $ 29,236.00 $ 200.00 $ 11,500.00 $ 2,041.17 $ 20.00 $ 100.00 $ 200.00 $ 14,061.17 $184, 872.18 -$126,692.35 58,179.83 $ 17,333.34 $202,205.52 $ 40,000.00 $ 242,205.52 -71- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 Attachment #1 TOWN OF AURORA SENIORS ADVISORY FUNDRAISING AS AT November 30, 2007 1-1-00030-0032 Investment - Senior Advisory Jan-04 Investment $ 40,000.00 2004 Allocated Interest $ 1,066.47 2005 Allocated Interest $ 1,088.26 2006 Allocated Interest $ 131.66 Feb-08 Refunded to Seniors 2-3.72014-1206 Seniors Centre Capital Project Donations Room Pledge Paid 4-Oct-05 Lounge $ 12,000.00 $ 4,000.00 21-Dec-06 $ 8,000.00 14-Oct-05 Reading Room $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 14-Oct-05 Games Room $ 6,000.00 $ 5,000.00 14-Oct-05 Crafts Room $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00 14-Oct-05 Kitchen . $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 11-Nov-05 Activity Rooms A & B $ 12,000,00 $ 12,000.00 22-Nov-05 Workshop $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 10-Jan-06 Activity Room C $ 8,000.00 $ 2,000.00 16-Feb-07 $ 4,000.00 13-Feb-06 Pool and Games $ 20,000,00 $ 3,333.33 23-Jan-07 $ 3,333.33 28-Dec-05 Multi Purpose $ 30,000.00 $ 5,000.00 6-Junn06 $ 5,000.00 30-Jun-06 $ 6,000.00 11-Sep-06 $ 6,000.00 18-Oct-06 $ 10,000.00 28-Dec-05 Computer $ 12,000.00 $ 1,000.00 28-Jun-07 $ 4,000.00 5-Oct-07 $ 1,000.00 22-Nov-07 $ 4,000.00 Pledges Received $144,000.00 10-Jan-06 Deck/Patio Total In Kind BRICK DONATIONS Dec-04 2004 Brick donations Jul-05 Jan - July Brick donations Nov-22 Aug to Sep Brick Donations Oct-18 Brick Donations Nov-24 Brick Donations Dec-01 Brick Donations Jan-03 Brick Donations Feb-13 Brick Donations Apr-10 Brick Donations Apr-28 Brick Donations Jun-06 Brick Donations Sep-06 Brick Donations Nov-06 Brick Donations Apr-07 Brick Donations $ 14,909.35 $ 14,909.36 9,450.00 8,446.00 3,340.00 3,015.00 493.00 700.00 639.00 210.00 305.00 718.00 500.00 170.00 250.00 597,00 $ 42,286.39 -$ 42,286.39 $126,666.66 $ 14,909.35 -72- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 Attachment #1 Jul-07 Brick Donations Sub -Total Bricks OTHER DONATIONS 15-Dec-05 3-Oct-07 19-Oct-07 21-Nov-07 Sub -total Other Donations Total Received to date 13-Feb-06 Transferred to Town Pledge Balance TOTAL RAISED OR PLEDGED Trillium Grant CREDIT TOWARD COMMITMENT $ 402.00 $ 29,235.00 $ 200.00 $ 11,500.00 $ 2,041.17 $ 20.00 $ 100.00 $ 200.00 $ 14,061.17 $184,872.18 -$126,692.35 58,179.83 $ 17,333.34 $ 202,205.52 $ 40,000.00 $ 242,205.62 -73- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007� AGENDA ITEMg Panizza, Bob From: MacEachern, Evelina Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 5:03 PM To: Panizza, Bob Subject: Re: MLS® N1272360 Leslie lands Importance: Low Can you please include this on next week's Council agenda. Please print the attached listing to be included. - Thank you, Evelina http://www.mis.ca/propertyDetails.aspx?&propertyId=6453955 1 -74- mis.ca - Property Details N1272360 COUNCIL — DECEMBER 11, 2007 Page 1 of 1 VILS®: N1272360 For Sale:$1 ` -"- --"- ----"- Real Estate Type : Vacant Land PAUL R. FINLAYSON Location : 15059 LESLIE ST SALESPERSON AURORA, ON L4G 7C6 Telephone: 416.492-2000 General Description Prime Business Park Development, Hwy 404 Frontage Just 5 Of Wellington, Next To Magna Hq, Hallgrove Estates & Just S Of The State Farm He & Walmart Supercentre. Zoned, Draft Plan Approved & Ready To Go. 20 Minutes N Of Toronto. Phase 1 Environmental Being Performed.**** EXTRAS **** *Legal Description . COLLIERS MACAULAY NICOLLS(ONTARIO) INC., BROKERAGE 245 YORKLAND BLVD, STE. 200 TORONTO, Ontario M2J 1R1 Telephone: 416-492-2000 Fax: 416-492-0100 GORDCOOK SALESPERSON Telephone: 416-626-1600 Continued: Town Of Aurora, Regional Municipality Of York, Described As Part 1, Plan 65R-29982, Ontario COLLIERS MACAULAY Canada. *Other Listing Agents Are: Newton Leung 416-791-7202 &Jon Brahman 416-620-2861. NICOLLS (ONTARIO) INC„ BROKERAGE - 185 THE WEST MALL, STE. Landr 1600 TORONTO, Ontario M9O 51-5 Present Use : Other Telephone: 416-626-1600 Fax: 416-620-2336 All information displayed is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. No warranties or representations are made of any kind. http://www.mls.ca/prop6rtyDetails.aspx?&properFy7c=6453955 12/7/2007 COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 -AGFNDA ITEM TOWN OF AURORA �- - AURORA COUNCIL REPORT No.LS07-047 SUBJECT: Aurora Heritage Centre - 22 Church Street Construction FROM: Allan D. Downey, Director of Leisure Services DATE: December 11, 2007 RECOMMENDATIONS THAT Council approve the award of construction renovations for the Aurora Heritage Centre - 22 Church Street to Rutherford Construction Incorporated based on Tender results of LS2007-92 in the amount of $2,184,408; and THAT Council approve an additional contingency allowance of 10% of the base bid amount, $218,440, to account for additional work and potential changes to the contract. BACKGROUND As an approved Capital Project for 2007 Tender LS2007-92 for construction renovations at the Aurora Heritage Centre - 22 Church Street School was released on June 14t , 2007. Budget for the project was set at $2,530,000 based on estimates provided by A.W. Hooker and Associates Limited. A total of over 29 firms picked Tender documents and attended the mandatory site meeting September 13"', 2007. LS2007-92 closed November 20t', 2007, a total of seven (7) firms submitted bids. All firms were asked to bid a base bid, for general construction and alternate bids for additional items. The base bid for construction included: 1) Interior demolition and removal 2) Structural 2) Carpentry, Dry -wall and interior finishes 3) Mechanical (modifications to existing HVAC) and plumbing 4) Electrical 5) Millwork 6) Doors and Hardware 7) Flooring 8 ) Painting 9) Graphics and signage 10) Labour and Supervision. Staff have reviewed the base bids for compliance and provide the following summary: Rutherford Construction Incorporated $ 2,184,408 Maram Building Corporation $ 2,249,000 Varcon Construction Corporation $ 2,263,707 M.J. Dixon Construction Limited $ 2,673,000 Nu -Build Construction Limited Non -Compliant Rama -Con Incorporated Non -Compliant Staff have also reviewed each bid for costing of alternate items COMMENTS A bid review Committee comprised of representatives from Legal Services, Purchasing, Leisure Services and the Project Architect has reviewed all bids. ./2 —76— COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 December 11, 2007 . - 2 - Report No. LS07-047 The bid Committee recommends proceeding with an award to Rutherford Contracting Incorporated, the lowest compliant base bid and bid for alternates for LS2007-92, for completion of construction renovations at the Aurora Heritage Centre - 22 Church Street. Rutherford Construction Incorporated has previous experience with large scale institutional projects and heritage projects including; The Aurora Seniors Centre, Lester B. Pearson Public School, Bayview Hill Elementary School and the Heritage Train Station in Aurora. Staff recommends proceeding with adjustments to the Cultural Spaces Canada grant application to proceed with funding for the alternate items bid by Rutherford Construction Incorporated. The amount bid for all alternates including is $889,900.00. The alternates included with the grant application are: 1) Additional framing and millworkfor a retail outlet 2) Improved moldings and trim work in the multi -purpose room 3) New Geothermal Heating System and upgrades to Air Conditioning System 4) Improved lighting fixtures in multi- purpose room 5) Picture hanging rails 6) New windows to ground and upper levels, 7) Roller Shades to all windows. Although the Tenders for LS2007-92 provided bids for alternates, these did not form part of the base bid'amount. Council may approve proceeding with the scope of work in the base bid amount only. OPTIONS Council may wish to consider not awarding the Tender at this time until the operational review is complete for the Aurora Heritage Centre. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The construction budget for the project is $2,409,960. Staff are recommending award of contract for $2,184,408plus a 10% contingency of $218,440 for a total award of $2,402,848. CONCLUSIONS Staff recommends proceeding with an award to Rutherford Construction, the lowest qualified bid for LS2006-92, for completion of renovation and construction work at 22 Church Street and that the remaining funding be retained until future costing for the Belfry is determined and the Town receives notification regarding the disposition of the Cultural Spaces Grant Application. Upon approval by Council and execution of contract documents the construction phase of the project can commence on schedule. Delay in approval will add approximately six (6) weeks to the projected schedule. Anticipated completion of construction of all works listedin the base bid documents is June 2008. All bid pricing for base bid and alternates will be held for 120 days. ..../3 -77- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 December 11, 2007 - 3 - Report No. LS07-047 LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN Goal A: Foster and enhance a strong and stable economy consistent with the attributes of a sustainable community. Goal B: Promote a sustainable community that respects its historic culture and character and embraces diverse cultural development and renewal in harmony with sound environmental management and business development activity Goal C: Promote a healthy environment that fosters social and physical well being Goal D: Ensure transparent, accountable and open governance in concert with informed and involved citizens Objective 1132: Promote and market the beauty and uniqueness of the historic and natural areas throughout Aurora Objective 133: Plan for the preservation and the restoration of local heritage areas and buildings Objective Cl: Maintain, respect, preserve and enhance natural environment, natural heritage and green spaces Objective D1: Continue the commitment of fiscal responsibility and accountability Objective D3: Be accountable and transparent to residents by ensuring open and accessible information flow and accessible decision -making ATTACHMENTS Attachment # 1; Letter from Lynch and Comisso Architects. PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW Management Team Meeting, Wednesday, December 5, 2007. Prepared by., Aaron Karmazyn, Manager Facilities & Property - Ext. 4323 Allan D. Downey F) S. Rogers Director of Leisure Services Chief Administrative Officer 21" COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 ATTACHMENT Lynch+Comisso ARCHITECTS 6 December 2007 Al Downey, Director of Leisure Services Town of Aurora I Municipal Drive, Box 1000 Aurora, Ontario L4G 6f 1 Re: LS 2007-92 22 Church Street Tender Recommendation Dear Mr. Downey: Lynch + Comisso Architects received and reviewed the bids submitted on the 20th of November 2007 for the construction work at 22 Church Street in Aurora. The Base Bid, Base Bid Breakdown of unit costs, and bid amounts for Alternates were reviewed and scrutinized for detail and completeness. The two lowest bids were NuBuild Construction Ltd. and Rutherford Construction Ltd. The bid submitted by NuBuild Construction Ltd. was found to be non -compliant. The bid submitted by Rutherford Construction Ltd was a complete bid. The references submitted by Rutherford Construction Ltd. were for projects of a similar nature, scope and size, including many institutional projects. In addition, when contacted, their references indicated good attention to detail, excellent site supervision and completion of projects on time and on budget - Therefore, based on our consideration of the Base. Bids, Base Bid Breakdown of unit costs, bid amounts for Alternates, and references, we recommend the bid be awarded to Rutherford Construction Ltd. Sincerely Yours, Steven Comisso, OAA Partner, Lynch + Comisso Architects Cc: Aaron Karmazyn, Manager of Facilities and Property 570 Annette Street Toronto, Ontario M65 2C2 Canada 416 762-2778 tO 416 762.9020 fax waw nchcomiswxom -79- COUNCIL — DECEMBER 11, 2007 14DENDA ITEM 'j() TOWN OF AURORA AURORA COUNCIL REPORT No. PL07-150 SUBJECT: Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications Stefano and Rose Polsinelli 14575 Bayview Avenue, Aurora Part of Lot 16, Concession 2, E.Y.S File Numbers: D12-014A & D14-04-01 FROM: Sue Seibert, Director of Planning and Development Services DATE: December 11, 2007 RECOMMENDATIONS THAT the proposed Plan of Subdivision D12-014A prepared by Brutto Consulting dated April 3, 2006, revised October 24, 2007, including a neighbourhood park, be draft approved subject to the Schedule of Conditions of Draft Approval, attached hereto as Appendix "A'; being fulfilled prior to final approval, THAT 61 units of sewage and water capacity be allocated to the Polsinelli lands, described as Part of Lot 16, Concession 2, East of Yonge Street; and, THAT Council enact Implementing Zoning By-law 4964-07.D. BACKGROUND Location/Land Use The subject property is located at the north-east corner of Bayview Avenue and Vandorf Sideroad and is municipally known as 14575 Bayview Avenue. The lands are legally described as Part of Lot 16, Concession 2, E.Y.S. and has the following characteristics: • a total site area of 9.78 hectares (24.16 acres); • frontage along both Bayview Avenue and Vandorf Sideroad; • a landform feature is present on the eastern portion of the property; • a watercourse running in a north-westerly direction bisects the northern portion of the property from the south; and, • existing structures on site are: house, barn, and garage. Application Background The applicants, Stefano and Rose Polsinelli, submitted the subject Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment applications on January 23, 2001. The COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 December 11, 2007 - 2 - Report No. PL07-1 applications have been presented at two Public Planning Meetings; June 28, 2006; and May 23, 2007. On November 13, 2007, Council considered staff report PL07-117 which communicated the status of the outstanding issues noted in the previous Council resolution (May 23, 2007), and recommended approval of the 61-unit draft plan of subdivision and implementing Zoning By-law. Upon consideration of this report, Council resolved: "THAT the matter be referred back to staff; and THAT staff be requested to work with the applicant to come up with an THAT staff provide a breakdown of the three standard categories of parks and the service standards for each of these parks; and THAT staff work with the applicant toward linking the northern corner of the subiect lands with the east -west trail system; and THAT staff advise how much funding can be recovered from this project through development charges; and THAT staff provide the costs and figures involved in reassembling the Ashton Barn as outlined in clause 82 of the conditions of draft approval; and THAT approval of 61 units of sewage and water capacity be allocated, subject to the applicant providing a legally binding undertaking to not allow occupancy until the South Aurora Reservoir is operational." The purpose of this report is to address the above noted resolution. COMMENTS Re: THAT staff provide a breakdown of the three standard categories of parks and the service standards for each of these parks; The three standard categories of parks and their respective service standards are as follows: 1) Neighbourhood Parks: are parks that primarily meet the needs of pre-school and elementary school aged children and range in size between 0.2 to 4.0 hectares (0.5 to 10 acres). These parks traditionally offer year-round active recreational opportunities and may contain play equipment, facilities for creative expression _81— COUNCIL — DECEMBER 11, 2007 December 11, 2007 - 3 - Report No. PL07-160 (sand, water, snow), as well as seats and tables. Neighbourhood parks have a service radius of 0.4 to 0.8 kilometres and have a ratio of 1.5 hectares (3.7 acres) per 1,000 residents. ( See Figure 5) 2) Community Parks: are parks that are 4.0 to 8.0 hectares (10 to 20 acres) in size that meet active.and passive recreational needs of people living in more than a short walking distance. The.service.radius for these parks range from 1.6 to 2.4 kilometres, and have a ratio of 2.5 hectares (6 acres) per 1,000 residents. 3) Passive and Linear Open Space: provide primarily passive recreation and trails for the entire community at a ratio of 1 hectare (2.5 acres) per 1000 residents. Such open space networks serve non -motorized movements such as walking, jogging, cycling, and cross country skiing. The estimated population projection for the proposed development is 221 persons (3.3 persons per detached dwelling unit). Given that the subject lands are bordered by arterial roads to the west and to the south, and there will be limited future development to the north and to the east, Staff consider it equitable to provide a Neighbourhood Park within this development. Accordingly, parkland dedication has been pursued by Staff. The Planning Act affords a municipality the ability to acquire a maximum of 5% of the land with a plan of subdivision for parklands purposes. The 0.67 hectare (1.66 acre) Neighbourhood Park, which is located adjacent to a 1.04 hectare (2.57 acre) Open Space block, represents 6.8% of the subject lands. The precise location and configuration of the park is representative of extensive discussions between Staff and the applicant to address parkland, landform conservation, and Oak Ridges Moraine trail connection objectives prescribed by Official Plan policies. The location and configuration of the park will afford a complimentary grade transition between "Street A" to the adjacent knoll feature (open space block) to the east. Such a trail has the potential continuing through the Hydro corridor and into future Open Space systems to the east. Smooth grade transitions within Open Space Systems are considered essential in developing an effective trail network. As such, Staff are of the opinion that the proposed park equitably achieves parkland, landform conservation, open space, and trail system objectives. Re: THAT staff advise how much funding can be recovered from this project through development charges; The table on the next page summarizes development charges as of June 8, 2007. Using current development charges, a total of $68,381.00 (61units x $1,121.00) would be collected for park and facility purposes. Development Charges By-law 4533.04.E Single Detached Units Corporate $345.00 Mm COUNCIL — DECEMBER 11, 2007 December 11, 2007 - 4 - Report No. PL07-150 Fire $452.00 Parks and Facilities $1,121.00 Indoor Rec $4,312.00 Library $780.00 Public Works $353.00 Transportation $1,675.00 Water $941.00 Sanitwy Sewer $895.00 TOTAL DC PER UNIT $10,875.00 In addition to development charges, draft condition #35 requires the owner contribute a one-time financial contribution of 25% of the total cost of plant material installations on municipal lands within the subdivision, excluding the works within the realigned watercourse. These funds can be used for park maintenance purposes if desired. Prior to this development, it was common practice to collect a 25% contribution only for those additional landscape features that were required by specific design guidelines (e.g. landscape works and entry features along the east side BayviewAve between Wellington Street East and St. John's Sideroad). Thus, condition #35 reflects a requirement that the owner pay higher maintenance fees than what previous subdivision developers in the Town have had to traditionally pay save the Brookvalley development. Re: THAT staff work with the applicant toward linking the northern corner of the subject lands with the east -west trail system: This matter was considered by the Trails Sub -Committee on November 16, 2007. Upon a detailed review of the proposed draft plan, the Trails Sub -Committee has reached the following recommendation to be submitted to the Leisure Services Advisory Committee: "The Committee recommends that a six metre (6m) strip of land along the entire north edge of the Sifton land be set aside for a trail corridor, at the draft plan stage of any future development. This land is to be set aside in the form of an easement or open space block for the future major east -west corridor. The Committee also recommends that due to the availability of the hydro corridor as connector lands, that there is no need to obtain any more concessions for trail lands from the Polsinelli Development. This is premised on the assumption that the hydro corridor lands would be available as trail corridor lands if need be similar to the existing arrangement in the Bayview Wellington area" O`' COUNCIL — DECEMBER 11, 2007 December 11, 2007 - 5 -. Report No. PL07-150 Sifton Property aAa<a a.a" nox Trail/walkway Accordingly, no changes are required to the subject plan to address trail system objectives. Re: THAT staff provide the costs and figures involved in reassembling the Ashton Barn as outlined in clause 82 of the conditions of draft approval; Staff contacted John Shaw, who is a carpenter that has recently completed the restoration of the Hillary House Barn (within budget), to provide reassembly estimates of the Ashton Barn. General estimate figures based on the scale and preliminary inspection indicate that for a basic level -construction of the barn for a storage use would cost approximately $80,000 to $100,000. For a more accurate and historic restoration, including a wood shingle roof, an upgraded foundation and exterior cladding, etc., the rebuilding would be in the range of $150,000 to $200,000. As noted by draft condition #82, the applicant has agreed to document and undertake the dismantling and transportation of the Ashton Barn to a location within the Town, COUNCIL — DECEMBER 11, 2007 December 11, 2007 - 6 - Report No. PL07-150 determined by Town at the owner's expense. Further the owner has voluntarily offered to increase the financial contribution from $2,000.00 to $5,000.00 toward the reconstruction/reuse of the Ashton Barn. Re: development: Given that the applicant has agreed to: 1) exceed statutory parkland dedication requirements; 2) document and undertake the dismantling and transportation of the Ashton Barn, as well as contribute $5,000.00 towards its reassembly/reuse; 3) provide a one-time financial contribution of 25% of the total cost of plant material installations on municipal lands within the subdivision, excluding the works within the realigned watercourse; and 4) comply with making additional park and facility payments by way of Development Charges, Staff are of the opinion that an equitable solution to address the cost of the proposed park, together with achieving municipal heritage objectives, is achieved through the subject proposal. Re: THAT approval of 61 units of sewage and water capacity be allocated, subject to the applicant providing a legally binding undertaking to not allow occupancy until the South Aurora Reservoir is operational." COUNCIL — DECEMBER 11, 2007 December 11 2007 - 7 -- Report No. PL07-150 The applicant has submitted the required undertaking agreement, which has been reviewed by and is to the satisfaction of, the Town of Aurora Legal Services division. Summary Staff support the proposed development, which includes parkland dedication. However, should Council find that the Town is better served by not providing parkland, and would rather infill in the park with more residential units and collect 5% cash -in -lieu, it is requested that Council direct Staff accordingly. To aid Council in this consideration, Figure 3 illustrates a concept plan that replaces the proposed parkland with seven (7) residential units and provides for a six metre (6m or 20ft) wide east -west trail connection from StreetA to the to the landform feature. This concept plan has been submitted by the applicant without supporting technical information (grading plan, etc.) and has not been reviewed by Staff. It is for conceptual consideration only. From an initial inspection, Leisure Services has advised that the slope of the six metre (6m or 20 ft)wide trail may not be suitable given the grading works that would have to occur to accommodate the adjacent residential development. As such, the feasibility of this trail connecting to the open space block (knoll feature) is not yet known. OPTIONS Council has the options of: 1. Draft Approving the Plan of Subdivision and Implementing Zoning By-law, based on the attached appendices; or 2. Directing staff to provide additional information, modify or add draft plan conditions, as well as modify provisions of zoning by-law, or 3. Directing staff to bring back a report with a revised plan that does not provide parkland, and infills the park site with more residential units, (Alternative Conceptual Plan Figure 4) and collect 5% cash -in -lieu. PROVINCIAL POLICY STATEMENT The subject proposal is consistent with the provisions of the Provincial Policy Statement. SERVICING ALLOCATION Council has an approved servicing allocation policy and matrix, listing applications suitable forthe allocation of services. The latest approved matrix is dated M9rch 20, 2007, in which the subject application was tied with Stirling Cook and was ranked 4yh. It is noted that Stirling Cook has since been draft approved and has been allocated 22-units of servicing capacity. Should Council determine that the proposal is to receive allocation, it is anticipated that the required 61 units will be derived from the remaining 190 units provided I■ COUNCIL — DECEMBER 11, 2007 December 11, 2007 - 8 - Report No. PL07-150 by the Region of York. If Council chooses to eliminate the park 67 units of servicing allocation would be required. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Payment of Development Charges and other financial obligations of the developer will be outlined in the subdivision agreement. CONCLUSIONS The subject draft plan of subdivision proposes a 61 unit residential development within the 2A development area. The subject plan and proposed rezoning is considered to conform to the Official Plan policies contained within Official Plan Amendment 20. The proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and implementing by-law have been reviewed by relevant staff and external agencies. Accordingly, the attached implementing Zoning By-law and Conditions of Draft Approval can be presented to Council for consideration at this time. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The Strategic Plan contains objectives to promote a sustainable community that respects its historic culture and character and embraces diverse cultural development and renewal in harmony with sound environmental management and business development activity. The subject applications will facilitate this objective through the creation of this new residential neighbourhood. ATTACHMENTS Figures Figure 1 — Location Plan Figure 2 Proposed Draft Plan Figure 3 — Proposed Draft Plan Containing Staff Notes Figure 4 —Alternative Conceptual Draft Plan (no park) Figure 5- Park Service Area Appendices Appendix A — Conditions of Draft Plan Approval Appendix B — Implementing Zoning By-law 4964-07.D Reference Reports Council has considered previous reports related to this application. Recent reports include: COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 December 11. 2007 - 9 - PL07-117, General Committee Report dated November 6, 2007 PL07-063, Public Planning Meeting Report dated May 23, 2007 PL06-088, Public Planning Meeting Report dated June 28, 2006 PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW Management Team Meeting - December 5, 2007 Prepared by: Andrew Harper, Planner Extension 4349 Su eibjh, M.C.I.P., R.P.P. G Dir ctor of Planning and Development Services John S. Rogers C.A.O. No. PL07-150 VANDORF SI LOCATION PLAN APPLICANT: STEFANO AND ROSE POLSINELLI FILES: D14-04-01 & D12-01-1A N 0 50 100 A %;-,� AuitpRA Metres FIGURE 1 l —H,. Plan rravfad by tho Tnwn of Aurora Plannino DBDartment, Updated on November 2nd, 2007. Data provided by Region of York. COUNCIL - DECEMBER,*, 2007 0 N W 1% COUNCIL - DECEMBER4, 2007 • ' e • � e � • • i r w � j w o G Ph anua�y AAE)IA fa8 g ON c 7� � c o m �zaa � A iiO T�l G -91- COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 2007 ZO N a IG � o T •3 � a m y55 a9os a a� orz ® �ff a ¢ pa g g54 3 d@ -92-