AGENDA - Council - 20060214COUNCIL
AGENDA
NO.06-05
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2006
FOLLOWING SPECIAL COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AURORA TOWN NALL
PUBLIC RELEASE
10/02/06
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
NO. 06-05
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Following Special Council
OPEN FORUM — COUNCIL MEETING TO FOLLOW
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
U APPROVAL OF AGENDA
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department be approved as presented.
111 ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Special Council — Public Planning Minutes of January 25, 2006, Meeting
Number 06-02 and Council Minutes of January 31, 2006, Meeting Number
06-03
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Special Council — Public Planning Minutes of January 25, 2006
and Council Minutes of January 31, 2006 be adopted as printed and
circulated.
IV PRESENTATIONS
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V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
VI ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
VIl DELEGATIONS
Vlll CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
IX REGIONAL REPORT
X OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Xl READING OF BY-LAWS
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1 st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4758-065 BEING A BY-LAW to (pg. B-1)
amend Municipal
Waterworks Distribution
By-law 3305-91, as
amended.
(2006 Water & Sewer
Rates)
4770-06.1' BEING A BY-LAW to (pg. B-3)
authorize temporary
borrowing by the
Corporation pending the
receipt of Municipal
revenues, pursuant to
Section 407 of the
Municipal Act, 2001, SO
2001, c. 25 as amended.
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4771-06.P BEING A BY-LAW requiring
properties to be
maintained in a safe
condition and kept clear of
refuse.
4774-06.H BEING A BY-LAW to
appoint an Overall
Responsible Operator and
Operators -in -Charge for
the Town of Aurora.
(repealing By-law 4607-
04.H)
4773.06.0 BEING A BY-LAW to
confirm actions by Council
resulting from Meeting 06-
05 on February 14, 2006
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None
XI11 ADJOURNMENT
(pg• B-5)
(pg• B-7)
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AGENDA ITEMS
1. General Committee Meeting Report No. 06-03 (pg. 1)
Tuesday, February 7, 2006
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Report of the General Committee Meeting No. 06-03 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted.
2. SDTF05-03 —October 20, 2005 Secondary Dwelling Unit Task Force (pg. 6)
Meeting
RECOMMENDED:
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Secondary Dwelling Unit Task Force
Meeting 05-03 held on Thursday, October 20, 2005 be received as
information.
2. Building and Fire Codes
THAT the Secondary Dwelling Unit Task Force Cost/Benefit Analysis
Example as prepared by Eric McCartney be received and placed on the
next Secondary Dwelling Unit Task Force agenda for discussion.
3. AAC06-01 — February 2, 2006 Accessibility Advisory Committee (pg. 9)
Meeting
RECOMMENDED:
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Accessibility Advisory Committee
Meeting 06-01 held on February 2, 2006 be received as information and
the following recommendations of the Accessibility Advisory Committee be
endorsed:
2. Draft 2006 Accessibility Plan
THAT the proposed 2006 Accessibility Plan be adopted by Council; and
THAT all remaining items from 2005, as identified in the Plan, be included
as projects for 2006.
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Tuesday, February 14, 2006
3. Aurora Strategic Plan Update - Questions for Stakeholders
THAT the Aurora Strategic Plan Update - Questions for Stakeholders be
received.
4. FS06-005 — Temporary Borrowing By-law (pg. 25)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Mayor and the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer be
authorized to borrow from time to time until the property taxes are
collected, such sums as the Council considers necessary to meet the
current expenditures of the Corporation for the year in accordance with the
Section 407 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 c. 25 as amended; and
THAT except with the approval of the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) the
total amount borrowed at any one time plus outstanding amounts of
principal borrowed and accrued interest shall not exceed,
a) From January 1 to September 30 in the year, 50 per cent of the
total estimated revenues of the municipality as set out in the budget
adopted for the year; and
b) From October 1 to December 31 in the year, 25 per cent of the total
estimated revenues for the municipality as set out in the budget
adopted for the year; and
THAT By-law Number4613-04.F be repealed; and
THAT Council enact By-law 4770-06.F authorizing temporary borrowing
by the Corporation pending the receipt of Municipal revenues pursuant to
Section 407 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 c. 25 as amended.
5. Memo from the Director of Corporate Services (pg. 30)
Re: August 2006 Council Meeting
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council provide direction on this matter.
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6. Correspondence from the Town of Newmarket (pg. 31)
Re: Legal and Development Services (Planning) Report 2006-01
Places to Grow — Better Choices, Brighter Future
Proposed Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council receive and endorse the correspondence from the Town of
Newmarket regarding Legal and Development Services (Planning) Report
2006-01 - Places to Grow - Better Choices, Brighter Future - Proposed
Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe.
7. Correspondence from the City of Vaughan (pg. 40)
Re: Traffic Calming Provincial Statement
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council receive and endorse the correspondence from the City of
Vaughan regarding Traffic Calming Provincial Statement.
8. Correspondence from the Township of King (pg. 43)
Re: Gun Crime and Gang Violence
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council receive and endorse the correspondence from the
Township of King regarding Gun Crime and Gang Violence.
9. Correspondence from the Town of Georgina (pg. 45)
Re: Opposition to the Proposed New Federal Legislation Regarding
Terminator Technology
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council receive and endorse the correspondence from the Town of
Georgina regarding opposition to the proposed new Federal legislation
regarding Terminator Technology.
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10. Correspondence from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (pg. 47)
Re: Green Municipal Fund
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council receive the correspondence from the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities regarding the Green Municipal Fund for
information.
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TOWN OFAURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING
REPORT
NO. 06-03
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, February 7, 2006
ATTENDANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Councillor Kean in the Chair; Mayor Jones,
Councillors Buck, Gaertner, Hogg, Morris, Vrancic
and Wallace.
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillor West was absent.
Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Building, Director of
Leisure Services, Director of Planning, Director of
Public Works, Director of Financial Services/
Treasurer, Town Solicitor, and Council/Committee
Secretary.
Councillor Kean called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Vrancic declared an interest in Item S, in relation to a Zoning By-law
Amendment Application for 15 Mosley Street, by virtue of a solicitor -client
relationship 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.
Il APPROVAL OFAGENDA
General Committee recommends:
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department, with the following additional items, be approved:
➢ New Delegation A - Mr. Fabrizio Stranghieri of Cineplex Entertainment
Re: Item 1 - BA06-001 — Variance to Sign By-law — Cineplex
Odeon —15460 Bayview Avenue
➢ New Item 10 - Memo from Councillor Morris
Re: FCM Expenses
➢ New Item 11 - Memo from Director of Corporate Services
Re: Special General Committee Meeting Tuesday, March 7, 2006
at 7:00 p.m.
➢ New Item 12 - Memo from Director of Corporate Services
Re: Special Council Meeting - Annual Shareholders' Meeting,
Borealis Hydro Electric Holding Inc., - Tuesday, February 14,
2006 at 7:00 p.m.
CARRIED
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III DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 4, 8, 10 and 12 were identified for discussion.
IV 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
Committee and staff be authorized to take all necessary action required to
give effect to same:
2. ADM06-003 — Partnering Opportunities with Neighbouring Municipalities
THAT report ADM06-003 dated February 7, 2006 regarding Partnering
Opportunities with Neighbouring Municipalities be received and the
following recommendations, be adopted:
1. THAT the CAO be authorized to:
a) meet on a regular basis with the CAOs of the other participating
municipalities, Newmarket, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King and
Whitchurch-Stouffville to continue to review areas of mutual
interest in the operational and administrative service areas and at
the regional and provincial level; and
b) partner with the other participating municipalities on a joint
approach to:
i) implement the three stream waste program;
ii) review strategic infrastructure requirements;
subject to further reports to the respective Councils setting out
details including budget impact.
3. CS06-011 -Council Attendance
THAT the meeting attendance summary attached as Appendix #1 to
report CS06-011 be received for information.
5. CS06-009 — Amendments to the Clean Yards By-law
THAT the report entitled CS06-009 - Clean Yards by-law Amendments be
received; and
THAT the proposed amending By-law attached as Appendix #1 be
approved.
6. PW06-003 — Designation of "Overall Responsible Operator"
THAT the report entitled PW06-003 - Designation of Overall Responsible
Operator be received for information; and
THAT the position of Public Works Supervisor (Water/Wastewater) be
designated as the Overall Responsible Operator; and
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THAT the positions of Manager of Operations Services and Public Works
Supervisor (Roads/Traffic) be designated as Operators -in -Charge; and
THAT the Overall Responsible Operator and the Director of Public Works
may designate an Overall Responsible Operator to act in the absence of
the Public Works Supervisor (WaterM/astewater); and
THAT the Operator -in -Charge and the Director of Public Works may
designate Public Works Crew Leaders as Operators -in -Charge as
required in the absence of the Public Works Supervisors; and
THAT Bylaw No. 4567-04.H be repealed.
PL06-017 — Applications to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By -Law
Aurora Heights Development Inc., 15450 Yonge Street
Part of Lot 3 and Part of Block B of Registered Plan 246
Files D09-02-06 and D14-06-06
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Applications
to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, D09-02-06 and D14-06-06,
scheduled for the Public Planning Meeting of March 29, 2006.
9. PL06-019 —Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Richard Arnold
66 Wellington Street East
Pt Lots 15&16, R.P. 107
File D14-07-06
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Zoning By-
law Amendment Application D14-07-06, scheduled for the Public Planning
Meeting of March 29, 2006.
11. Memo from Director of Corporate Services
Re: Special General Committee Meeting Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
Added Item
THAT a Special General Committee Meeting be held on Tuesday, March 7,
2006 at 7:00 p.m..
CARRIED
Councillor Gaertner arrived at 7:05 p.m.
V DELEGATIONS
(a) Mr. Fabrizio Stranghieri of Cineplex Entertainment
Re: Item 1 - BA06-001 — Variance to Sign By-law — Cineplex Odeon —
15460 Bayview Avenue
Mr. Fabrizio Stranghieri, Vice -President of Real Estate and Corporate Affairs for
Cineplex Entertainment, appeared before the Committee to advise that this
application is put forward for consideration this evening as a result of an oversight
on behalf of two companies working together on the signage for the new Cineplex
Odeon theatre at 15460 Bayview Avenue. Mr. Stranghieri advised that when the
permit application was originally submitted, the request to increase the total
permitted sign area for the purpose of four movie advertising posters, was
unintentionally omitted. Mr. Stranghieri concluded by requesting that the
Committee support this application.
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General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and that Item #1 on the
agenda be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
BA06-001 — Variance to Sign By-law — Cineplex Odeon —15460 Bayview Avenue
General Committee recommends:
THAT Council approve a request by Knight Signs an behalf of Cineplex
Odeon Theatres located at 15460 Bayview Avenue for a variance to Sign
By -Law 4622-04.P to increase the total permitted sign area from 68.4
square metres to 196.5 square metres of sign area on the east wall for the
purpose of four movie advertising posters; and
THAT Council approve a second minor variance to permit individual sign
areas to be increased from 35 square metres to 35.7 square metres
contingent upon approval of the first variance.
CARRIED
Councillor Hogg arrived at 7:10 p.m.
VI CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
4. CS06-010 — Crisis Communications Plan
General Committee recommends:
THAT the report entitled CS06-010 - Crisis Communications Plan as
outlined in attached Appendix #1 be adopted; and
THAT staff be directed to implement the strategies contained within the
plan.
CARRIED
Councillor Vrancic, having previously declared an interest in Item 8, did not take part in
the vote called for in this regard.
8. PL06-018 —Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Paula Bell
15 Mosley Street
Pt Lot 1, R.P. 68
File D14.05-06
General Committee recommends:
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Zoning By-
law Amendment Application D14-05-06, scheduled for the Public Planning
Meeting of March 29, 2006.
CARRIED
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10. Memo from Councillor Morris
Re: FCM Expenses
Added item
General Committee recommends:
THAT General Committee approve the use of an additional $800 from the
Councillors' Training and Conference fund to help cover the cost of
Councillor Morris' attendance at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities
of Ontario Conference in 2006; and
THAT the policy be reviewed, in conjunction with the 2007 budget
deliberations, to look at increasing the Councillors' training and conference
budget, to cover the new fees for both the FCM and AMO conferences,
should Councillors wish to attend both.
CARRIED
12. Memo from Director of Corporate Services
Re: Special Council - Annual Shareholders Meeting, Borealis Hydro
Electric Holding Inc., - Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
Added Item
General Committee recommends:
THAT a Special Council - Annual Shareholders Meeting for Borealis
Holding Inc., be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
CARRIED
Vll OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
None
Vlll ADJOURNMENT
General Committee recommends:
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
CARRIED
THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 06-03 IS SUBJECT TO
FINAL APPROVAL AT COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2006.
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'TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL REPORT No. SDTF05-03
SUBJECT: Thursday, October 20, 2005, Secondary Dwelling Unit Task Force
Meeting
FROM: Chair - Councillor Buck
Committee Members - Allan Fisher, Michelle Haney-Kileeg, Eric
McCartney, Michael Swann, Tim Tustin and
Ryan Wettlaufer
DATE: February 14, 2006
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Secondary Dwelling Unit Task Force
Meeting 05-03 held on Thursday, October 20, 2005 be received as
information.
2. Building and Fire Codes
THAT the Secondary Dwelling Unit Task Force Cost/Benefit Analysis
Example as prepared by Eric McCartney be received and placed on the next
Secondary Dwelling Unit Task Force agenda for discussion.
BACKGROUND
Attached for the information of Council are the Minutes of the Secondary Dwelling Unit
Task Force Meeting 05-03, held on Thursday, October 20, 2005.
ATTACHMENTS
1, Copy of Committee Record 05-03 held Thursday October 20, 2005
Prepared by: Karen Ewart, Administrative Co-ordinator/Deputy Clerk ext. #4222
Councillor Ouck, Chair
Secondary Dwelling Unit Task Force
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SECONDARY DWELLING UNIT TASK FORCE RECORD
MEETING NO. 03-05
Date: Thursday, October 20, 2005
Time and Location: 7:00 p.m., Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall,
1 Municipal Drive
Committee Members: Councillor Buck, Allan Fisher, Michelle Haney-Kileeg, Eric
. McCartney, Michael Swann, Tim Tustin and Ryan Wettlaufer
Regrets: Councillor Wallace and Diane Seaward-Martyn
Others in Attendance: James Wood
Staff Attendees: John Adema, Chief Fire Prevention Officer
Leo Grellette, Director of Building Administration
Karyn Bagley, Council/Committee Secretary
Councillor Buck called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Allan Fischer
Seconded by Michael Swann
THAT the content of the agenda as circulated by the Building
Administration Department, with the following addition, be approved:
➢ Housing Help Centre.
CARRIED
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Secondary Dwelling Unit Task Force No. 03-05
Thursday, October 20, 2005
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Tim Tustin
Page 2 of 2
Seconded by Michael Swann
THAT Meeting Record No. 05-02 dated Thursday, September 15, 2005, be
approved.
CARRIED
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
Housing Help Centre
The Director of Building Administration Services advised that he met with the Executive
Director of Housing Help Centre (HHC) and confirmed that the HHC is a placement
agency for people seeking opportunities for accommodation. The Director advised that
the HHC as an organization does not carry out inspections to confirm whether or not a
dwelling unit is in compliance with either the Fire or Building Codes.
1. Building and Fire Codes
The Director of Building Administration provided the Task Force with an overview of the
Ontario Fire Code Retrofit Section 9.8 which stipulates minimum requirements for fire
safety within secondary dwelling units. These requirements within Section 9.8 cover fire
separations, means of egress/escape, smoke alarms, and electrical safety. The Director
of Building Administration reiterated that Section 9.8 currently has no legislative
authority.
Eric McCartney prepared a Secondary Dwelling Unit Task Force Cost/Benefit Analysis
Example and provided a copy to each member of the Task Force.
Moved by Eric McCartney
Seconded by Al Fisher
THAT the Secondary Dwelling Unit Task Force Cost/Benefit Analysis
Example as prepared by Eric McCartney be received and placed on the
next Secondary Dwelling Unit Task Force agenda for discussion.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Tim Tustin
Seconded by Michael Swann
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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COUNCIL REPORT No. AAC06-01
SUBJECT: February 2, 2006 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting
FROM: Chair
Council Member
Committee Members
DATE: February 14, 2006
RECOMMENDATIONS
- John Lenchak
- Councillor West
- Catherine Couchman, Vice -Chair,
Nadine Raymond and Helen Kogan
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Accessibility Advisory Committee
Meeting 06-01 held on February 2, 2006 be received as information and the
following recommendations of the Accessibility Advisory Committee be
endorsed.
2. Draft 2006 Accessibility Plan
THAT the proposed 2006 Accessibility Plan be adopted by Council; and
THAT all remaining items from 2005, as identified in the Plan, be included as
projects for 2006.
3 Aurora Strategic Plan Update - Questions for Stakeholders
THAT the Aurora Strategic Plan Update - Questions for Stakeholders be
received.
BACKGROUND
Attached for the information of Council are the Minutes of the Accessibility Advisory
Committee Meeting 06-01, held on February 2, 2006.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Copy of Committee Record No. 06-01
2. Copy of Aurora 2006 Accessibility Plan
Prepared by.,
,ronn UencnaK, u-nair
Accessibility Advisory Committee
Secretary. Ext.4225
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COMMITTEE RECORD
MEETING NO. 06-01
Committee: Accessibility Advisory Committee
Date: Thursday, February 2, 2006
Time and Location: 4:00 p.m., Leksand Room
Committee Members: John Lenchak, Chair, Catherine Couchman, Vice -Chair;
Nadine Raymond and Helen Kogan
Absent: Councillor John West
Other Attendees: Director of Corporate Services/Town Clerk and Council and
Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:40 p.m.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
1 Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes Number 05-09, November 30, 2005
Moved by Catherine Couchman
Seconded by Helen Kogan
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes Number 05-09, as
circulated, be approved.
CARRIED
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Accessibility Advisory Committee Record No. 06-01 Page 2 of 3
Thursday, February 2, 2006
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Moved by Helen Kogan
Seconded by Catherine Couchman
THAT the agenda, with the following additional item, be adopted:
➢ Correspondence from the Town of Newmarket
Re: Request to host Regional AAC Breakfast Meeting
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MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
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Draft 2006 Accessibility Plan
The Director of Corporate Services provided an overview of the Draft 2006
Accessibility Plan and reviewed the status of each of the areas listed for
upgrading within the Plan.
The Chair requested that signage be installed in the lobby of the Town Hall, to
advise that a TTY device is available for use on the second floor.
Moved by Catherine Couchman
Seconded by Helen Kogan
THAT the proposed 2006 Accessibility Plan be adopted by Council; and
THAT all remaining items from 2005, as identified in the Plan, be included
as projects for 2006.
CARRIED
Aurora Strategic Plan Update - Questions for Stakeholders
The Director of Corporate Services advised that Council has given direction that
every member of every committee receive a copy of a questionnaire to assist in
the development of the Town's new Strategic Plan. He provided copies to each
member of the Accessibility Advisory Committee to review and fill in.
Moved by Catherine Couchman
Seconded by Nadine Raymond
THAT the Aurora Strategic Plan Update - Questions for Stakeholders be
received.
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Accessibility Advisory Committee Record No. 06-01 Page 3 of 3
Thursday, February 2, 2006
OTHER BUSINESS
The Director of Corporate Services advised that the next meeting, scheduled for
February 23 d has been cancelled. The Director advised that the next meetings will be
held on March 23`d, April 27th and May 25th, at 3:30 p.m.
Moved by Catherine Couchman
THAT the meeting adjourn at 5:25 p.m.
CARRIED
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Accessi6iRty Flan
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Town of Aurora Accessibility Plan 2006
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction Page 1
Scope of Accessibility Plan Page 2
Policy Page 2
Goal Page 2
Objectives Page 3
Executive Summary Page 4
Consultation Group Page 5
Chart of Actions Completed (Appendix #1) Page 6 & 7
Carry Over Actions for 2006 (Appendix #2) Page 8
Chart of New Actions for 2006 (Appendix #3) Page 9
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Town of Aurora Accessibility Plan 2006
INTRODUCTION
The Town of Aurora Accessibility Advisory Committee is pleased to present the
Accessibility Plan for 2006. The Committee recognizes that people with
disabilities represents a significant and growing part of the Province's population.
According to Statistics Canada, about 1.9 million Ontarians have disabilities or
about 16% of the population. Disability tends to increase with age and in less
than two decades it is estimated that 20% of the population will have disabilities.
Enhancing the ability of people with disabilities to live independently and
contribute to the community will have positive effects on their future prosperity.
The Committee would like to acknowledge that our Town is dedicated to
eliminate barriers to persons with disabilities.
Town of Aurora Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Committee is composed of five (5) members consisting of at least three
members with disabilities; two members who are volunteers or professionals
from the stakeholder community and one Member of Council. Members of the
Committee are also qualified electors of the Town.
John Lenchak — Chair
Catherine Couchman — Vice Chair
Helen Kogan
Nadine Raymond
Councillor John West
(1)
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Town of Aurora Accessibility Plan 2006
SCOPE OF THE ACCESSIBILITY PLAN
When the Ontarians with Disabilities Act (ODA) was enacted by the Province of
Ontario in 2002, all municipalities were required to establish an Accessibility
Advisory Committee and file an annual Accessibility Plan. In 2005 the Province
introduced a new act entitled the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
(AODA) which has built on the former legislation by providing a greater scope of
legislative authority.
In November 2002 the inaugural Accessibility Advisory Committee was appointed
by the Council of the Town of Aurora, and subsequently through the guidance of
the Committee the first Accessibility Plan covering the years 2003 — 2004 was
adopted in September 2003. The 2006 Plan expands the mandate of the
Committee and is designed to build on the previously adopted Accessibility Plans
and to continue to identify, remove and prevent existing barriers to people with
disabilities.
POLICY
A number of policy decisions have already been made by Council with respect to
the way the AODA will be implemented in the Town of Aurora.
Specifically, Town Council has:
developed and approved the Terms of Reference that clearly outlines the
duties and responsibilities of the Aurora Accessibility Advisory Committee
appointed an Accessibility Advisory Committee whose main role is to
implement the Terms of Reference
GOAL
The Town of Aurora Accessibility Advisory Committee is committed to facilitate
and improve accessibility on behalf of all challenged persons in Aurora by
promoting public awareness and sensitivity; encouraging co-operation among all
services and interest groups, public and private to ensure a better community for
all persons.
(2)
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Town of Aurora Accessibility Plan 2006
OBJECTIVES
The purpose of this Accessibility Plan is to provide a focus for the Town's
initiatives in implementing standards for the provision of services to persons with
disabilities, to improve the quality of these services and to allow people with
disabilities to participate and avail themselves of the services offered by the
Town of Aurora. In conjunction with the AODA, 2005, the Town will incorporate
the Act's provisions when reviewing new development and react when there may
be deficiencies within existing approved site plans.
The objectives for the provision of services to persons with disabilities are
designed to provide accountability and measurability in the provision of these
services:
Every person with a disability should:
• have access to the Town's services based on relative need and availability
of resources
• receive services designed to meet his or her needs and personal
objectives
• have the opportunity to participate as fully as possible in local government
and decisions about the delivery of services they receive
• have their right to privacy, dignity and confidentiality recognized and
respected
• be supported and encouraged to participate and be involved in the life of
the community
• have opportunities to develop and maintain skills that enable him or her to
achieve their goals in the community
• have an opportunity and forum to raise concerns or issues with respect to
the delivery of services
(3)
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Town of Aurora Accessibility Plan 2006
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report describes the monitoring of the actions that the Town of Aurora has
taken to remove the barriers to persons with disabilities since September 2003
when the Town's first Accessibility plan was approved. It also describes the
process by which the Town is identifying, removing and preventing barriers to
persons with disabilities. It continues to introduce new actions that the Town of
Aurora will undertake to remove barriers in 2006.
The Plan consists of three sections namely:
Appendix "A" — Chart of Actions completed as part of the former plans 2003 to
2005
Appendix "B" — Chart of Carry Over Actions to be completed in 2006 from the
2005 plan
Appendix "C" — Chart of New Actions to be approved by Council for 2006
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Town of Aurora Accessibility Plan 2006
CONSULTATION GROUP
ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
John Lenchak — Chair
Catherine Couchman — Vice Chair
Helen Kogan
Nadine Raymond
Councillor John West
Staff Liaison: Bob Panizza, Director of Corporate Services
bpan izza &town. aurora.on. ca
Address:
Town of Aurora
1 Municipal Dr.
P. O. Box 1000
Aurora, Ontario
L4G 5T4
Telephone Number:
905-727-3123
Website:
www.town.au rora.on.ca
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APPENDIX "A"
CHART OF ACTIONS COMPLETED
I ON N
1 voting station physical touch screen electronic voting tabulators were purchase Corp. Services
the 2003 elections to permit visibly challenged persons
to vote independently.
3 main door
entrance at
ACC, #1
5 damaged
stairs at
Leisure
Complex
Y- OR
physical new automatic from door entrance installed at Main Leisure
entrance to ACC #1 Services
physical *steps were repaired
Leisure
Services
7 book carts in physical mobile book carts now stationed in designated area to Library
Library prevent visibly disable persons from running into them
rm Gswor us-
M1atione
less —to
M M M
9 disability communication consultant. services hired to provide an disability`,Corporate
awareness of awareness workshop for Town staff Services
staff
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3=-
TamedIYitrgenGy t CM h
11 Leisure physical new nylon water chair purchased for the Leisure Leisure
Complex pool Complex pool to replace former old rusted wheel chair Services
12Leisure
bg 1Wfug �m =7
ail iie more-wsz —F�.ispba-InTJ . - pa U =�p—
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Imamervices
13 coat racks physical installed lower coat racks in Town meeting rooms to Leisure
height accommodate people with physical disabilities Services
a4 start case �n agy--
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15 Council
Chamber
audio
equipment
communication purchased and installed aoois\ivohearing equipment in Leisure
the Council Chamber h)accommodate people with Services
hearing disabilities that attend meetings
17 policy for communication implemented amendments to recruitment policy to
disabled address persons with disabilities
Rim -p
kM
EM fir
I Eliza,
19 vvonhnooAo physical
dooraot
Town Hall .
21 rest stops. physical
Corporate
uon/ic*o���� �
installed automatic door openers`the main and Leisure
second touoovnohnodmtopooplo|n
�
and wheelchairs
. in
the Town. Hall and Leisure
Complex areas to pruYo*7nrowu�»�nP»f0r
nntroriq with disabilities
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Leisure
Services
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APPENDIX "B"
CHART OF CARRY OVER ACTIONS TO BE COMPLETED IN 2006
MM-�B.4RRIER� TY�
1 accessibility physical
parking signs
at Town Hall
" a �ssibili. y ..- phys�eal
OM
_
3 Building physical
Dept.
entrance
install more accessibility parking signs at the Town Hall Leisure.
and other Town facilities to demarcate access. parking Services
entrance'to the Building Dept. has sunken asphalt, and Leisure
needs to be repairedServices
5 readability of communication Treasury Dept. to improve readability of written material Treasury
Town written distributed to residents to provide for larger font
material (tax bills, water bills; etc.)
7 accessible communication
housing
policy
88 aces �hysrcap
par at
E LSi1i e- R-0
9 Leisure physical
Complex
arena'
�1t] cot�ri'�e�-s at � ph�SsicaL� �
implement amendments to Town's Official. Plan to Planning
include an accessible housing policy
no accessibility for disabled to go from snack bar to Leisure
viewing area, require; personal' lifting device Services
11 printed communication major documents such as public notices and Town bills Corporate
material should be available in larger font and other formats Services
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CHART OF NEW ACTIONS FOR 2006
rwg- .DEPT y
_� BARRIER TYPE` 7CCTION RES$BLE
1 education communication develop and circulate a bulletin regarding the Corporate
Accessibility Committee Services
22duc t �fcommtirticattah delve p anztliplern: en tt� a on the owyi s Y�ptl�ate'
— eFslte thatprou�es infoTmafi�or_reg�Cd Yag the %wgl ems_
eccEssilsility instat�les otfhaTawn t roG h fhb'-" —�
a -�L eic,rnitle e_�DO
im
3 physical communication As part of AODA 2005, work with the Chamber of Economic Dev.
Commerce and provide information as required and
introduce a recognition program for local businesses
that promote access to the disabled
5 parking at physical repaint lines that mark accessible parking spaces ` Leisure
Town Hall _ Services
7 Exterior lighting Physical Installation of lighting fixtures at accessible parking Leisure
at Town Hall locations Services
L � zo i-c Avr dQsrg k �p�S loaduuI ae-
ME IS7L�!6 � --"��
9 Town Hall flag Visual Paint colour contrasted bands around flag poles Leisure
poles Services
11 Town Hall Physical Patch asphalt areas in disrepair Leisure
Exterior Services
pedestrian
13 Town Hall -
Accessible
Entrances
15 Town Hall -
entrance doors
to Council
Chambers
-15 Toovn Hall
elevator
17 Town Hall -
interior stair
Visual Mark the side edges of short slopedwalkway that Leisure
leads to main entrance with colour contrasted, Services
carborundum strips
Physical Install power -assist door operator at rear entrance into
the Council Chambers
Visual
ECer&WNNR
IStee=--. ^=—�
eryseS?
Leisure
Services
Installation of colour contrasted, carborundum strips Leisure
on all interior stair/step nosings Services
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tread nosings
19
Town Hall —
interior ramps
6Town
all_ z;
�n��dr damps
21
Town Hall —
exit stairs
22
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23
Town Hall
25 Town Hall
21 Town Hall —
elevator
29 Town Hail —
emergency
procedures
Visual Mark tops and bottoms of ramp surfaces with colour Leisure
contrasted, non -slip marking strips Services
Physical Ensure all exit stairs are kept clear Leisure
Services
Visual Building Manager to conduct aformal lighting audit of Leisure
exterior areas Services
Visual
Physical/Policy Building Manager to conduct a review of fie and life
safety policies and procedures for both staff and
general public
Develop a Town Signage & Graphics Manual Administration
pgINATC lcsUr c4nt[esI coJ _ts pITOJect i too L ure —_
.��.��3pe�
Add Braille to elevator control panel and exterior lobby. Leisure
hall call buttons Services,,
Leisure
Services
31 Town Hall — Physical Provide accessible information and directional Leisure
meeting rooms signage to assist users of mobility aids with accessing Services
the Council chamber
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[A;�:_`NqSA rfjE A # 4
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL REPORT No. FS06-005
SUBJECT: Temporary Borrowing By-law
FROM: L. John Gutteridge, Director of Finance / Treasurer
DATE: February 14, 2006
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT the Mayor and the Director of Finance/Treasurer be authorized to borrow from
time to time until the property taxes are collected, such sums as the Council
considers necessary to meet the current expenditures of the Corporation for the
year in accordance with the Section 407 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 c, 25
as amended;
THAT except with the approval of the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) the total
amount borrowed at any one time plus outstanding amounts of principal borrowed
and accrued interest shall not exceed,
a) From January Ito September30 in the year, 50 percent of the total estimated
revenues of the municipality asset out in the budget adopted for the year; and
b) From October 1 to December 31 in the year, 25 per cent of the total estimated
revenues for the municipality as set out in the budget adopted for the year
THAT By-law Number 4613-04.F be repealed;
THAT Council enact By-law number 4770-06.F authorizing temporary borrowing by
the Corporation pending the receipt of Municipal revenues pursuant to Section 407
of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O, 2001 c. 25 as amended.
BACKGROUND
Section 407 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 c. 25 as amended provides that Council
may by by-law, authorize the Mayor and the Treasurer to borrow from time to time by way
of promissory note, such sums as may be necessary to meet the current expenditures of
the Corporation until the property tax levies and other revenues are received by the Town.
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The borrowing may also include amounts required in the year for:
a) Sinking and retirement funds
b) Principal and interest due on any debt of the municipality
c) School purposes
d) Other purposes the municipality is required to by law to provide for; and
e) The amount of principal and interest payable by a person or municipality primarily
liable for a debt, if the municipality has guaranteed the debt and the debt is in
default.
Exceptwith the approval of the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), the total amount borrowed
at any one time plus any outstanding amounts of principal borrowed and accrued interest
shall not exceed:
a) From January 1 to September 30 in the year, 50 per cent of the total estimated
revenues of the municipality as set out in the budget adopted for the year; and
b) From October 1 to December 31 in the year, 25 per cent of the total estimated
revenues for the municipality as set out in the budget adopted for the year
COMMENTS
A temporary borrowing by-law is required as timing differences may occur between the
requirement to expend funds for current expenditures and the receipt of current revenues
to finance current expenditures.
Although it has been the practice of the Town of Aurora to borrow from its Reserves and
Reserve Funds, the recommendations contained in this report also provide for borrowing
from Financial Institutions in the event that sufficient Reserves and Reserve Funds are not
available.
We would recommend passing of this By -Law. Our objective is to maximize the return on
your excess cash and this requires accurately predicting the municipality's cash flow. If we
happen to be out by a day or two, without this By -Law, we would have to precash an
investment certificate which would result in a loss of revenue, whereas it might prove to be
beneficial to run an overdraft for the one day. Without the passing of this By -Law, we
would not have this option.
Certainly, both the Interim Property Tax Levy and Taxpayer participation in the Town's Pre -
authorized Payment (PAP) plan mitigate the potential need for temporary borrowing.
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OPTIONS
Council may wish not to enact a by-law authorizing temporary borrowing by the Mayor and
Director of Finance/Treasurer on behalf of the Corporation.
The existence of a temporary borrowing by-law ensures that staff, if necessary, have
access to short-term financial resources to bridge any gap between the timing of collecting
general municipal sources of revenue (eg. municipal property taxes, retail water/sewer
revenues, etc.) and the timeframe for which payment to vendors and suppliers is required
to fulfil Corporate obligations.
CONCLUSIONS
The recommendations contained in this report will ensure uninterrupted municipal
operations and timely payment of the Corporation's obligations, should any timing
differences occur between the receipt of the Town's current revenues and its current
expenditures during the fiscal period.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Any temporary borrowings by the Town would be subject to interest payable at the
prevailing market rates based on a spread over the Chartered Bank Prime Lending Rate.
LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal "A" — A Well Managed and Fiscally Responsible Municipality
ATTACHMENTS
Appendix "A" - By-law No. 4770-06F Being a By-law to authorization temporary
borrowing pursuant to Section 407 of the Municipal Act, 2001, SC
2001, c. 25, as amended.
PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW
Management Team Review —Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Prepared by: L. John Gutteridge, Director of Finance/Treasurer (Ext. #4111)
L:, (o n Gutteridge
Director of Finance/Treasurer
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Appendix A
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
Bylaw Number 4770-06.F
BEING A BY-LAW to
authorize temporary
borrowing by the
Corporation pending
the receipt of Municipal
revenues, pursuant to
Section 407 of the
Municipal Act, 2001, SO
2001, c. 25 as amended.
WHEREAS pursuant to Section 407 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 as
amended may by by-law authorize the Head of Council and the Treasurer to borrow
from time to time by way of promissory note or banker's acceptance such sums as
the Council considers necessary to meet, until property taxes are collected and other
revenues received, the current expenditures of the Corporation for the year,
including the amounts required for sinking and retirement funds, principal and
interest due on any debt of the Municipality, school purposes, and other purposes
the Municipality is required by law to provide for;
AND WHEREAS pursuant to the Municipal Act the amount that may be borrowed at
any one time for the purposes mentioned, together with the total of any similar
borrowings that have not been repaid, shall not exceed, from January 1" to
September 30'h of the year, 50 per cent of the total, and from October 1" to
December 31" of the year, 25 per cent of the total of the estimated revenues for the
Corporation as set forth in the estimates adopted for the year.
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF
AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
THAT the Mayor and Director of Flnancerrreasurer of the Town of Aurora
are hereby authorized to borrow from time to time such sums as the
Council considers necessary to meet, until property taxes are collected
and other revenues received, the current expenditures for the Corporation
for the year, including amounts required for sinking and retirement funds,
principal and interest due on any debt of the Municipality, school
purposes, and other purposes the Municipality is required by law to
provide for.
2. THAT the amount that may be borrowed at any one time for the purposes
mentioned in section (1) together with the total of any similar borrowings
that have not been repaid shall not exceed, from January 16' to September
301h of the year, 50 per cent of the total, and from October 1" to December
31" of the year, 25 per cent of the total of the estimated revenues for the
Corporation as set forth in the estimates adopted for the year.
3. THAT until such annual estimates are adopted, the limitations upon
borrowing prescribed by section (2) shall temporarily be calculated using
the estimated revenue of the municipality set out in the budget adopted for
the previous year.
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By-law 4770-065
Page 2 of 2
4. THAT In sections (2) and (3), estimated revenues do not include revenues
derivable or derived from, any borrowing, including through any issue of
debentures; a surplus, including arrears of taxes, fees or charges; or a
transfer from the capital fund, reserves or reserve funds.
5. THAT the lender is not responsible for establishing the necessity of
temporary borrowing or to the manner in which the borrowing is used.
6. THAT all sums borrowed pursuant to the authority of this by-law shall, with
interest thereon, be charge on the whole or any part or parts of the
revenues of the Corporation for the current year and for preceding years
as and when such revenues are received.
7. THAT any promissory note made under the authority of Section 1 of this
by-law shall be sealed with the seal of the Corporation and signed by the
Mayor and Director of FinancefFreasurer.
8. THAT By-law No. 4613-04.F be and is hereby repealed.
9. THAT the provisions of this By-law shall come into force and effect upon
final passage thereof and shall remain in effect until repealed.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 14th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2006.
READ A THIRD TIMEAND FINALLYPASSED THIS 14TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2006.
T. JONES, MAYOR
B. PANIZZA, MUNICIPAL CLERK
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0 F F I C E MEMO
To: Members of Council
From: Bob Panizza, Director of Corporate Services
Subject: Change of Council Meeting Date
Date: February 10, 2006
I have been advised that the August Council meeting scheduled for August 15, 2006
conflicts with the AMO Conference which will be held on the same week in Ottawa.
Therefore it has been suggested that the Council meeting date be changed to Tuesday
August 22, 2006. If satisfactory, I would respectfully request that Council endorse the
date change. Appropriate notification will be provided as that date approaches
Bob Panizza
Director of Corporate Services
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January 26, 2006
Mr. Bob Panizza
Director of Corporate Services
Town of Aurora
P.O. Box 1000
1 Municipal Drive
Aurora, ON L4G 6J1
Dear Mr. Panizza:
OWN
Anita Moore, AMCT
Town Clerk
905-953-5300, ext. 2202
amoore()newmarket ca
OF NEWMARKET
RE: Legal and Development Services (Planning) Report 2006-01
Places to Grow — Better Choices, Brighter Future
Proposed Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe
I am writing to advise that Council considered the above referenced matter at the regular meeting held on Monday,
January 23, 2006.
Legal and Development Services (Planning) Report 2006-01 was received and the following recommendations, as
amended, were adopted:
1. THAT the Province be advised that Town of Newmarket, as an identified Urban Growth Centre, be
given an active role in the preparation and approval of the proposed sub area assessment for York
Region;
2. AND THAT the Region of York be advised that the Town of Newmarket , as an identified Urban
Growth Centre, be given an active role in the preparation and approval of the proposed sub area
assessment for York Region;
3. AND THAT the Province ensure that the sub area assessment for north of the proposed green belt
Include policies that would limit development to areas designated as urban growth centres that have
sufficient access to high order road networks and transit systems, are complete communities with
the necessary community infrastructure;
4. AND THAT the Province ensure that long term infrastructure plans and funding, including the
provision of financial tools such as expanded development charge authority to provide for the
financing of necessary community infrastructure such as hospitals, are in place to support the
Provincial Growth forecasts that are proposed in the Draft Gfowith Plan to appropriately and
adequately accommodate growth in York Region;
5. AND THAT the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe should prevent "leap -frogging" of
development north of the Greenbelt Plan into Simcoe County. The Province is requested to
undertake a formal, comprehensive review, similar to the process found in the GTA, which includes
all of the elements found in the Greenbelt Plan, having regard for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs
and Housing's Intergovernmental Action Plan for Simcoe, Barrie and Orillia including the Lake
Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Assimilative
Capacity Study and this review should specifically address the impacts on York Region;
6. AND THAT the Town of Newmarket continue to support urban transit systems In an effort to reduce
traffic congestion and air pollution in York Region;
Newmarket's vision: A community well beyond the ordinary
395 Mulock Drive, P.O. Box 328, STN MAIN NEWMARKET, ON L3Y 4X7
Direct Dial: 905-953-5300 General Information: 905-895-5193 Fax: 905-953-5100
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: www.newmarket.ca
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7. AND THAT Newmarket be shown in the final Growth Plan as entirely a "built-up" area excluding
areas within the Oak Ridges Moraine;
6. AND THAT the Town of Newmarket continue to monitor, review and apply for Federal and Provincial
Grants that would assist In providing the necessary services to support growth;
9. AND THAT, as the Growth Plan encourages the optimization of existing infrastructure, including the
400 series highways, and provided the Town of East Gwillimbury and Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville
concur, the Province be requested to amend the Greenbelt Plan to remove the area generally
between Highway 404 and Woodbine Avenue from St. John's Sideroad and Green Lane from the
Protected Countryside designation for the use of employment lands;
10. AND THAT this report be provided to the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal, the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Region of York, The Town of East Gwillimbury, the Town of
Aurora, the Town of Georgina, the Township of King and the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville;
11. AND THAT the text of Legal and Development Services (Planning) Report 2006-01 be modified to
accommodate the revised recommendations and that said Report be then circulated to Members of
Council.
I enclose a copy of the above referenced report for review.
Yours sincerely,
l�vr(
Anita Moore
Town Clerk
AM:lm
copy: Hon. Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario
Hon. David Caplan, Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal
Hon. John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Mr. D. Kelly, Clerk, Regional Municipality of York
Ms. L. King, Director of Corporate Services, Town of East Gwillimbury
Mr. R. Chenier, Clerk, Town of Georgina
Ms. M. Kennedy, Clerk, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville
Mrs. C. Somerville, Clerk, Township of King
Ms. S. Plamondon, Commissioner of Legal and Development Services
Mr. R. Nethery, Director of Planning
Newmarket's vision: A community well beyond the ordinary
395 Mulock Drive, P.O. Box 328, STN MAIN NEWMARKET, ON L3Y 4X7
Direct Dial: 905-953-5300 General Information: 905-895-5193 Fax: 905-953-5100
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: www.newmarket.ca
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Legal and Development Services
Planning Division
905-953-5321
planning@newmarket. ca
January 3, 2006
LEGAL AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
PLANNING REPORT 2006-01
TO: Committee of the Whole
SUBJECT: Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal Draft Growth Plan:
"Places To Grow — Better Choices. Brighter Future
Proposed growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe"
Dated November 2005
ORIGIN: Legal and Development Services — Planning Department
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT Legal and Development Services (Planning) Report 2006-01 dated January 3, 2006
regarding the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal's Draft Growth Plan: Places to
Grow, be received and the following recommendation be adopted:
THAT the Province be advised that Town of Newmarket, as an identified
Urban Growth Centre, be given an active role in the preparation and
approval of the proposed sub area assessment for York Region.
AND THAT the Region of York be advised that the Town of Newmarket, as
an identified Urban Growth Centre, be given an active role in the
preparation and approval of the proposed sub area assessment for York
Region.
3. AND THAT the Province ensure that the sub area assessment for north of
the proposed green belt include policies that would limit development to
areas designated as urban growth centres that have sufficient access to
high order road networks and transit systems, are complete communities
with the necessary community infrastructure.
4. AND THAT the Province ensure that long term infrastructure plans and
funding, including the provision of financial tools such as expanded
development charge authority to provide for the financing of necessary
community infrastructure such as hospitals, are in place to support the
Newmarket's vision: A community well beyond the ordinary
395 Mulock Drive, P.O. Box 328, STN MAIN NEWMARKET, ON L3Y 4X7
Direct Dial: 905-953-5321 General Information: 905-895-5193 Fax: 905-953-5140
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Provincial Growth forecasts that are proposed in the Draft Growth Plan to
appropriately and adequately accommodate growth in York Region.
5. AND THAT the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe should
prevent "leap -frogging" of development north of the Greenbelt Plan into
Simcoe County. The Province is requested to undertake a formal,
comprehensive review, similar to the process found in the GTA, which
includes all of the elements found in the Greenbelt Plan, having regard for
the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing's Intergovernmental Action
Plan for Simcoe, Barrie and Orillia including the Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority and Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
Assimilative Capacity Study and this review should specifically address the
impacts on York Region.
6. AND THAT the Town of Newmarket continue to support urban transit
systems in an effort to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution in York
Region.
7. AND THAT Newmarket be shown in the final Growth Plan as entirely a
"built-up" area excluding areas within the Oak Ridges Moraine.
8. AND THAT the Town of Newmarket continue to monitor, review and apply
for Federal and Provincial Grants that would assist in providing the
necessary services to support growth.
9. AND THAT, as the Growth Plan encourages the optimization of existing
infrastructure, including the 400 series highways, and provided the Town of
East Gwillimbury and Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville concur, the Province
be requested to amend the Greenbelt Plan to remove the area generally
between Highway 404 and Woodbine Avenue from St. John's Sideroad and
Green Lane from the Protected Countryside designation.
10. AND THAT this report be provided to the Ministry of Public Infrastructure
Renewal, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Region of York,
The Town of East Gwillimbury, the Town of Aurora, the Town of Georgina,
the Township of King and the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville.
COMMENTS
On November 24, 2005, the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal released its proposed
Growth Plan titled: Places to Grow — Better Choices. Brighter Future. The proposed Growth
Plan is intended to provide direction to upper, lower and single tier municipalities in the Greater
Golden Horseshoe on where growth and intensification should occur and identifies centres for
growth and investment.
The Ministry released a discussion paper on the Growth Plan in June 2004 and a draft of the
Plan on February 16, 2005. The Town of Newmarket provided comments on the discussion
paper in August 2004 and on the draft plan in March 2005.
This Planning Report will provide a brief summary of the growth plan and it's implications on
Newmarket and the surrounding area. One of the most significant revisions to this iteration of
the proposed plan.is that "sub area growth strategies' and the accompanying schedule are now
removed from the plan. This is replaced with a requirement for a "sub area assessment" to be
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completed by the Minister in consultation with upper tier (and single -tier) municipalities. There
are no boundaries associated with a "sub -area". This means the Newmarket is no longer
associated with a sub area that includes Toronto and Hamilton. Staff are supportive of this
revision as Newmarket requires Newmarket/York Region strategies to ensure appropriate
growth management.
Many of the recommendations of this report speak to implementation as opposed to requesting
changes to the Plan. Planning Staff support the overall concept of the Growth Plan to
accommodate the future population to the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH) of approximately
3.7 million people to the year 2031. However, the Province should not be looking solely at areas
with the GGH but consider incentives to have some of the population shift to outlying areas such
as Kingston and London which have infrastructure such as universities and hospitals and are on
existing economic corridors with access to the United States. Furthermore, the Province could
invest in infrastructure (roads, transit) that would assist in easing travel from these outlying
areas to the Greater Toronto Area. We are in agreement with directing growth to existing urban
("built-up") areas and encouraging more dense developments to locate in urban growth centres
and intensification corridors. We fully support the Growth Plan's effort in promoting and
encouraging public transit and using transit to shape growth. However, it is the detailed sub
area assessments, implementation and the timing of infrastructure that will require
comprehensive consultation with Newmarket as well as the other York Region Municipalities.
Recommendation:
THAT the Province ensure that long term infrastructure plans and funding, including the
provision of financial tools such as expanded development charge authority to provide
for the financing of necessary community infrastructure such as hospitals, are in place
to support the Provincial Growth forecasts that are proposed in the Draft Growth Plan to
appropriately and adequately accommodate growth in York Region,
Newmarket's Future Growth
The Plan continues to require, that by the year 2015, a minimum of 40 percent of all residential
development occurring annually within each upper and single tier municipality will be within the
built-up area. Our previous comments continue to apply, that as Newmarket has very few
developable greenfields remaining in Town, it is conceivable that we may be built out by 2015
therefore 100% of residential development in Newmarket would be within a "built-up" area.
It is anticipated that the Town will have a new Official Plan in the next few months. To this end,
the proposed growth plan has been reviewed in detail in conjunction with Regional programs
(centres and corridors) to provide for growth management policies for inclusion in the new OP
that would not conflict with Provincial and Regional initiatives. However, municipalities will have
three years from the time the Plan is approved to bring their Official Plans into conformity.
As the sub area assessments are intended to provide refinement to the Growth Plan's policies,
it will be important for Newmarket to have an active role in the preparation of the sub area
assessments to insure that policies meet Newmarket's needs. While intensification will be a
reality in Newmarket's future, the level and location of intensification will be critical to the future
vision of the Town.
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Recommendations:
THAT the Province be advised that Town of Newmarket, as an identified Urban Growth
Centre, be given an active role in the preparation and approval of the proposed sub area
assessment for York Region.
AND THAT the Region of York be advised that the Town of Newmarket, as an identified
Urban Growth Centre, be given an active role in the preparation and approval of the
proposed sub area assessment for York Region.
The proposed Growth plan continues to identify accessory dwelling units as a form of
intensification. Newmarket currently has policies to permit accessory units provided certain
criteria are met. This form of intensification allows growth in all low density residential areas of
Newmarket while keeping the low density atmosphere of the community.
Employment Lands
It is important to reiterate our comments on the Greenbelt plan and the previous release of the
growth Plan regarding the east side of the 404 in Whitchurch Stouffville. Our comments
indicated that it may be appropriate, with the concurrence of East Gwillimbury and Whitchurch-
Stouffville, for the Province to review the land on the east side of Highway 404, adjacent to
Newmarket, outside of the limits of the Oak Ridges Moraine, with the purpose of excluding it
from the Greenbelt area. This was no way is meant to reflect a desire by Newmarket for
municipal boundary adjustments, rather, it reflects an opportunity to support growth for
employment lands in appropriate locations with minimal infrastructure expansion as
contemplated by the Places to Grow discussion paper. The Growth Plan indicates that the use
of existing infrastructure must be optimized and encourages the use of existing Infrastructure by
promoting development where infrastructure expansions would be minimal and that employment
lands be strategically located within urban areas near major transportation corridors. Now that
the final Greenbelt Plan has been released, development of the land on the east side of
Highway 404 will be prohibited. However, Section 5.7 of the Greenbelt Plan provides that
amendments to the Plan outside the 10-year review can only be proposed by the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing and are subject to the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in
Council. For this to be considered, there can be no net loss of Greenbelt land area and the
amendment is required to be due to one of the following circumstances:
1. There are major unforeseen circumstances, or major new Provincial policy, legislation or
regulation that create the need for an amendment;
2. The overall effectiveness and integrity of the Plan would be threatened of the
amendment were deferred to the next 10-year review; or
3. The effectiveness and/or relevance of the Plan's policies would be improved through an
amendment.
It would appear unlikely that an amendment to the Plan for the lands between Highway 404 and
Woodbine Avenue would be considered based on the second or third circumstances. Under
item one, employment lands in this area would appear to be consistent with the proposed
Provincial Growth Plan by making use of existing infrastructure. It could possibly be argued that
there is a need for employment lands in this area to meet proposed Provincial growth policies,
however it would not be a requirement of the proposed Growth Plan that the area be designated
for growth. We continue to recommended that once the Growth Plan is in place, it should be
reviewed to determine if the policies continue to support growth in this area. If so, The Town of
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Newmarket should seek to make a joint request with East Gwillimbury and Whitchurch-
Stouffville to the Province to amend the Greenbelt Plan to remove the area between Highway
404 and Woodbine Avenue from the Protected Countryside designation.
Recommendation:
THAT, as the Growth Plan encourages the optimization of existing infrastructure,
including the 400 series highways, and provided the Town of East Gwillimbury and Town
of Whitchurch-Stouffville concur, the Province be requested to amend the Greenbelt Plan
to remove the area generally between Highway 404 and Woodbine Avenue from St.
John's Sideroad and Green Lane from the Protected Countryside designation.
Traffic Issues
Our comments on the previous release of the Growth Plan, as it relates to traffic, continue to
apply. We indicated that Newmarket is a regional centre on the fringe of the GTA, which creates
a high volume and disproportionate percentage of automobile traffic flows to and through the
Town. Without a public transit system that can effectively serve the northern portions of York
Region, Newmarket receives the automobile transportation impact of residential growth in areas
outside of its jurisdiction. Land -uses and land -use proposals external to Newmarket with
transportation implications for the Town require a coordinated, integrated and comprehensive
approach for land -use planning in the northern areas of York Region. The capacity of the
transportation system may need to be looked at in the same light as sewage and water system
capacity, in that development within and adjacent to Newmarket should only be permitted where
sufficient capacity exists.
The geographic limits of the greenbelt may promote a leap -frog effect. In particular, the limits of
the greenbelt are important in terms of traffic congestion in that if the geographic limit is too
small GTA development may still occur beyond the greenbelt, thereby continuing to add to
traffic congestion in Newmarket as people drive to and through the municipality.
Further to this issue, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing are currently working with
Simcoe County and area municipalities on an Intergovernmental Action Plan for Simcoe, Barrie
and Orillia to address concerns about population growth and development pressures.
Specifically, the plan will gather information about the Lake Simcoe and Nottawasaga River
watersheds and their ability to accommodate added usage of water and sewer systems that
would come with additional urban development In the area. It will also examine the state of the
water and sewer systems that serve the existing population. The first phase of the Action Plan
includes a Assimilative Capacity Study by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and
the Nattawasaga Valley Conservation Authority of which the Town of Newmarket has
representation on the steering committee.
Recommendation:
THAT the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe should prevent "leap -frogging"
of development north of the Greenbelt Plan into Simcoe County. The Province is
requested to undertake a formal, comprehensive review, similar to the process found in
the GTA, which includes all of the elements found in the Greenbelt Plan, having regard
for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing's Intergovernmental Action Plan for
Simcoe, Barrie and Orillia including the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and
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Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Assimilative Capacity Study and this review
should specifically address the impacts on York Region.
The objective of the growth plan is to provide for the development of compact, transit -supportive
communities. It is intended that this objective will be achieved through the sub area
assessments. With regard to settlement expansion, the proposed policies of the growth plan
would restrict settlement area expansions unless it is part of a municipal comprehensive review
and it has been demonstrated that various requirements of the plan are adhered to.
Specifically, growth north of the Greenbelt should be limited to complete communities that have
the necessary community infrastructure to support the growth such as high order road networks
and transit systems.
Recommendation:
THAT the Province ensure that the sub area assessment for north of the proposed green
belt include policies that would limit development to areas designated as urban growth
centres that have sufficient access to high order road networks and transit systems, are
complete communities with the necessary community infrastructure.
Transit
The draft Growth plan continues to indicate that transit is the main priority for moving people in
the urban parts of the Region. The Growth Plan states that "Transit is the first priority for
investment to meet the Growth Plan's objectives of increasing transit ridership, managing
congestion, reducing commuting time, improving levels of transit service and providing
alternative transportation choices to the automobile". The Plan goes on to say that the decisions
and priorities on infrastructure investment will be focused on adding services connecting urban
growth centres within sub areas and sub areas with each other.
As we discussed in our Planning Report on previous Growth Plan releases, it is Important that
these transit systems are planned and developed through federal, provincial, regional and local
government partnerships to ensure the systems meet the varying and specific needs of the
communities they serve. Furthermore, the Province should encourage Regional transportation
systems to seek out local solutions that encourage and enhance transit utilization. Finally, it
should be ensured that performance measures are implemented to set benchmarks for both
efficiency and effectiveness of investments.
Recommendation:
THAT the Town of Newmarket continue to support urban transit systems in an effort to
reduce traffic congestion and air pollution in York Region.
Implementation
Neither the places to grow act nor the proposed Growth Plan indicate whether applications
submitted under the Planning Act (but not yet approved) prior to the approval of the Plan are
subject to the policies in the Plan. The newly proposed revisions to the Planning Act (Bill 51 "An
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Act to amend the Planning Act and the Conservation Land Act and to make related
Amendments to other Acts") if it receives Royal Assent in its current form would require
decisions to be made based on plans and policies in place at the time of decision, not
application. Depending on how the Minister defines the "built-up" boundary for Newmarket, this
could have implications on development in our northwest and southeast quadrants in terms of
density targets and design. As Newmarket has received development applications for all but a
few larger vacant parcels, it would be appropriate to label all of Newmarket as a "built-up" area.
Recommendation:
THAT Newmarket be shown in the final Growth Plan as entirely a "built-up" area
excluding areas within the Oak Ridges Moraine.
BUSINESS PLAN AND STRATEGIC PLAN LINKAGES
The draft Provincial Growth Plan, a document designed to direct growth and intensification in
the Greater Golden Horseshoe, and the recommendations of this report support the 5 key
strategic directions in the Town's Community Strategic Plan.
BUDGET IMPACT (CURRENT AND FUTURE)
There are no immediate budget impacts as a result of the recommendations of this report,
however there may ultimately be budget implications associated with intensification.
Investments are required to provide the required transportation, water, sewer and road
infrastructure as well as all human services required. The Town of Newmarket Finance
Department currently monitors Federal and Provincial government financial initiatives and
comments/acts on them as appropriate.
Recommendation:
THAT the Town of Newmarket continue to monitor, review and apply for Federal and
Provincial Grants that would assist in providing the necessary services to support
growth.
J
Director of Planning
: DPR
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/planning/depYdave/reports/Policy-General/Places to Grow/November 05 Places to Grow draft
growth plan report
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FEB 12006
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FOR INQUIRIES: PLEASE QUOTE ITEM & REPORT NO.
January 27, 2006
Mr. Bob Panizza, Director of Corporate Services
& Municipal Clerk
The Town of Aurora
P.O. Box 1000, 100 John West Way
Aurora, ON
L4G 6,11
Dear Mr. Panizza:
RE: TRAFFIC CALMING PROVINCIAL STATEMENT
Clerk's Department
2141 Major Mackenzie Drive
Vaughan, Ontario
Canada L6A 1T1
Tel (905) 832-8504
Fax (905) 832-8535
I am writing to advise you that Vaughan Council, at its meeting held on January 23, 20056 adopted the
following resolution:
That the Province of Ontario be requested to amend its legislation to remove the requirement for
Environmental Assessments for the implementation of traffic calming measures, and
That the aforementioned resolution be circulated to area municipalities and to the City of
Kitchener.
Attached for your information is Item 30, Report No. 1, of the Committee of the Whole regarding the
above -noted matter.
Sincerely,
4tc
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rk
Attachment:
Extract
1. Copy of letter from City of Kitchener to Regional Municipality of York
JDUas
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CITY OF VAUGHAN
EXTRACT FROM COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 23, 2006
Item 30, Report No. 1, of the Committee of the Whole, which was adopted without amendment by the
Council of the City of Vaughan on January 23, 2006.
30 TRAFFIC CALMING PROVINCIAL STATEMENT
The Committee of the Whole recommends approval of the recommendation contained in the
following report of Regional Councillor Jackson, dated January 16, 2006:
Recommendation
Local and Regional Councillor Linda D. Jackson recommends that the City of Vaughan adopt a
resolution similar to that of the City of Kitchener:
• That the Province of Ontario be requested to amend its legislation to remove the
requirement for Environmental Assessments for the implementation of traffic calming
measures, and
• That the aforementioned resolution be circulated to area municipalities and to the City of
Kitchener.
Economic Impact
Nil
Purpose
To address the delays associated with the implementation of traffic calming measures and to
support the efforts of the City of Kitchener.
Background - Analysis and Options
Vehicles routinely speed on City of Vaughan roads and use local streets as a means of avoiding
traffic or delays along our regional roads. If an effort to curb this activity, the City of Vaughan in
partnership with traffic calming committees (comprised of area residents) formulates a proposal to
install various traffic calming features. This proposal is the result of several public meetings. One
component of the traffic calming process is approval from the Ministry of the Environment.
In several instances, where a minimum of one individual has opposed the traffic calming
proposal, long delays have resulted due the requirements of the Ministry of the Environment.
These delays have resulted in several accidents and a fatality.
Relationship to Vaughan Vision 2007
This report is consistent with the priorities previously set by Council.
Attachments
1. Copy of letter from City of Kitchener to Regional Municipality of York
Report prepared by:
Mirella Compagno
(A copy of the attachments referred to in the foregoing have been forwarded to each Member of Council
and a copy thereof is also on file in the office of the City Clerk.)
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l oli OF YORK
--yLRWS OFFICE
`iLE No. fIDLO
Dffice of the City Clerk
December 13, 2005
Regional Municipality of York
Attn - Denis Kelly, Clerk
PO Box 147
17250 Yonge St
Newmarket ON L3Y 6Z1
Dear Mr. Kelly:
Re: Traffic Calming Provincial Statement
Dianne Gilchrist
Supervisor, Legislated Services
Corporate Services Department
Kitchener City Hall, 2^d Floor
200 King Street West, P.O. Boat 1118
Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
Phone:519.741.2277 Fax:519,741,2705
dianne.gilchris t@ city. ktchener. o n. ca
Pr IN 'N
FIFCEIVS0
DEC 1 6 2005
R.M.Y.
is cl-WRI1�
This is to advise that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener at its meeting
held December 12, 2005 passed the following resolution:
"That the Province be requested to amend its legislation to remove the requirement
for Environmental Assessments for the implementation of traffic calming measures;
and further,
That the aforementioned request be circulated to the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario and all Ontario municipalities having a population of greater than 100,000.11
Yours very truly,
D. Gilchrist
Supervisor, Legislated Services
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YNSHIP OF KING
Municipal Offices
FE3 2 2006 2075 King Road
King City, Ontario
UB lAl
January 31, 2006
Mayor David Miller
City of Toronto
Toronto City Hall, 2°d Floor
100 Queen St. West
Toronto, ON M5H 2N2
Honourable Sir,
Re: GUN CRIME AND GANG VIOLENCE
Telephone: (905) 833-5321
Toll Free: 1-800-688-5013
Fax:(905) 833-2300
e-mail: online@township.king.on.ca
Website: www.township.king.on.ca
At its meeting of January 16, 2006 Council of the Township of King enacted the
following resolution:
WHEREAS gang violence and gun -related deaths continue to
escalate in the Greater Toronto Area;
AND WHEREAS the City of Toronto, provincial and federal
levels of government are proposing steps to address gun and
weapons related crimes including legislative changes to improve
gun control, stiffer sentences, increased police presence in the
known problem areas and dedicated judicial resources to help the
police in prosecuting gun crime cases;
AND WHEREAS in addition to the above initiatives, the
development of a series of long-term social assistance programs
including education and job -skills training incentives is
contemplated to assist in keeping youth from joining gangs and
becoming involved in crime;
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Mayor David Miller
January 31, 2006
Page 2
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the Council of the Corporation of the Township of
King supports the initiatives of the City of Toronto,
Province of Ontario and Government of Canada in
improving gun control, stiffer sentences for gun and other
weapon -related crime and curtailing gang -related crime
with firm and accountable law enforcement;
2. That all leaders in the Greater Toronto Area are encouraged
to support government initiatives for our youth that
promote education, positive role models and a sense of self
worth;
3. That this resolution be circulated to Lui Temelkovski, MP
Markham -Oak Ridges -King, Peter Van Loan, MP York-
Simcoe (King), Julia Munro, MPP York North, Greg
Sorbara, MPP Vaughan -King -Aurora, David Miller, Mayor
of the City of Toronto and all Greater Toronto
municipalities.
Yours truly,
Chris Somerville
Clerk
CC. Lui Temelkovski, MP, Markham, Oak Ridges & King
Peter Van Loan, MP, York-Simcoe (King)
Greg Sorbara, MPP, Vaughan/King/Aurora
Julia Munro, MPP, York -North
Denis Kelly, Regional Clerk, Region of York
Anita Moore, Clerk, Town of Newmarket
Bob Panizza, Clerk, Town of Aurora
J. D. Leach, City Clerk, City of Vaughan
Robert Prowse, Clerk, Town of Richmond Hill
Lucille King, Clerk, Town of East Gwillimbury
Roland Chenier, Clerk, Town of Georgina
Sheila Birrell, Clerk, Town of Markham
Michele Kennedy, Clerk, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville
Charlotte Gravlev, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Peel
Patricia M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham
Monica Wallenfels, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Halton
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RECEIVED
4
26557 Civic Centre Rd., R.R. #2, Keswick, Ontario L4P 3G1
January 30, 2006
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs,
77 Grenville Street,
111h Floor,
TORONTO, Ontario
M5S 1B3
Attn: Leona Dombrowsky, Minister
Honourable Minister:
FEB 12006
Services
TE 9
Town Council at a meeting held on January 23, 2006, passed the following Agricultural Advisory
Committee recommendation concerning Terminator Technology through which genetic manipulation can
render the seeds produced by a plant sterile. This in turn will eliminate people's right to produce seed
from their own crops, making it necessary to buy new seed each year, giving seed companies the
monopoly over seed supplies and prices.
THAT COUNCIL ENDORSE THE GEORGINA AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE'S
POSITION OF OPPOSING THE PROPOSED NEW FEDERAL LEGISLATION OF TERMINATOR
TECHNOLOGY WHICH WOULD EFFECTIVELY PREVENT FARMERS FROM PRODUCING AND
REUSING FARM GENERATED SEED.
Accordingly, we have enclosed a summary sheet for your review and are forwarding Town Council's
position on this issue for your endorsement and support.
Thank you for your time and consideration of this important issue.
Sincerely,
FOR THE TOWN OF G ORGINA,
Carolyn La e
Administr ' e Assistant to the Town Clerk
cc: Canadian Federation of Agriculture, 75 Albert St, Ste 1101, Ottawa, KIP 5E7
Ontario Federation of Agriculture,-40 Eglinton Ave E, 5" Floor, Toronto, M4P 3A2
Julia Munro, MPP, York -North, 17705 Leslie St, Ste 103, Newmarket, L3Y 3E3
Peter Van Loan, MP, 45 Grist Mill Rd, Unit 10, Holland Landing, L9N 1M7
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, 393 University Ave, Toronto M5G IE6
AMCTO, 2810 Matheson Blvd. E, Ste 520, Mississauga LAW 4X7
Region of York Municipalities
(905) 476-4301 (905) 722-6516 (705) 437-2210
�J, 45RECYCLED PAPER
Fax: (905) 476-8100
COUNCIL — FEBRUARY 14, 2006
Plant Breeder's Rights
Genetic Modification and Terminator Technology.
Biotechnology or genetic manipulation has been creeping into our lives in many
ways now for about ten years. Many controversial manipulations of common plant and
animal species have become marketable products.
The next phase of biotechnology appears to be Roundup Ready wheat and
biosterility. Alfalfa, clovers, and many trees are also immediate targets of the biotech
Companies and their scientists.
Proposed federal Plant Breeder's Rights legislation may include the legalization
of the infamous Terminator Technology which through genetic manipulation can render
the seeds produced by a plant sterile. This biotechnology was patented in the USA
several years ago by the USDA and an American seed company called Delta and
Pineland. A Canadian patent was issued in October 2005.
This technology will eliminate peoples' right to produce seed from their own
crops. It will be necessary to buy new seed each year. Seed companies will have
monopoly power over seed supplies and prices. A basic human right will disappear.
Seed companies are promoting terminator technology as a better way to control
the unintended spread of pollen from genetically modified crops. They could avoid costly
legal battles such as the one Monsanto fought and won with Percy Schmeiser over
Roundup Ready Canola. In theory it works. In practice it will likely be partially effective
resulting in unpredictable management headaches.
No productivity gains are predicted.
Seed companies will gain market power, Farmers will lose a traditional time
honoured practice and will pay more for their seeds.
Our Federal Government says that this process has been put on hold but the
actions of the seed companies and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency indicate that it
will continue. A federal patent now exists despite a United Nations policy opposing it.
Plant Breeder's Rights legislation will also enhance the corporate domination of
plant breeding and research. Until recently this was a public service provided by the
federal government and our agriculture schools. Currently most new seed varieties are
developed and patented by seed corporations. Public input into selection and
development of new varieties is now minimal. Once again the seed companies have
gained market power at the expense of the farmer. This new legislation will ensure that
this trend will continue.
Several farmer organizations including Canadian Federation of Agriculture,
National Farmer's Union, Canadian Organic Growers and Ecological Farmers of Ontario
are fighting this legislation. Please support them.
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LAW _FN D A
Panizza, Bob
From: P Morris [p.morris@aci.on.caj
Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2006 1:31 PM
To: Panizza, Bob
Subject: FW: The Green Municipal Fund Makes New Energy Project Funding Available /Le Fonds municipal
van appuie la mise an oeuvre de projets du secteur de I'6nergie (E)
PLEASE PLACE ON COUNCILS AGENDA FOR NEXT WEEK
Thank you
Councillor Phyllis MORRIS
Dear Board and Committee Members:
MEDIA ADVISORY
The Green Municipal Fund Makes New Energy Project Funding Available to Municipal Governments
Ottawa, ON — The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) today launched a new Green Municipal Fund (GMF)
funding opportunity in the energy sector for municipal governments and municipal energy utilities.
Through the Energy Request for Proposals (RFP) process, GMF will award funds totaling approximately $20 million in low
interest rate loans and $2 million in grants.
The Energy RFP will be divided into two streams:
Stream A: Energy efficiency retrofits to municipal buildings, or the construction of new energy efficient municipal
buildings.
Stream B: New renewable energy supply projects and district energy distribution systems.
The Energy RFP will open February 8, 2006. The Intent to Apply form, along with details of the RFP, will be available at
www.sustainablecommunities.ca. The deadline for submission of the Intent to Apply for this REP is March 1, 2006.
Applicants will be notified if their Intent to Apply is accepted and asked to submit a detailed proposal that will be reviewed
by a tearn of independent, third -party experts. Funding will be awarded primarily on the basis of anticipated environmental
benefit, and secondarily for social and economic benefit. The RFP closes April 12, 2006.
There will be at least one RFP each year in the following GMF categories: energy, waste, water, sustainable transportation,
and brownfreld remediation. The Energy REP is the second RFP to be issued by the GMF. The first, launched in the fall of
2005, was for brownfield remediation.
The Government of Canada has endowed $550 million to FCM to establish and manage the Green Municipal Fund. The
Fund supports partnerships and leveraging of both public and private sector funding to reach higher standards of air, water
and soil quality, and climate protection.
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GMF Energy RFP contact:
Jas Michalski (613) 241-5221 ext. 307
encrgy.rfp(ii; fcm.c a
Media contact:
Lucille Hodgins (613) 241-5221 ext. 299
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Baclsgrounder on the Green Municipal Fund
The Green Municipal Fund (GMF) was established by the Government of Canada in its 2000 budget to stimulate investment
in innovative municipal environmental projects that advance the progress of sustainable development in Canada's
communities. The Fund supports partnerships, leveraging both public and private sector funding to encourage municipal
actions to improve air, water and soil quality, and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
In 2000, the Government of Canada endowed FCM with $125-million to establish the GMF. This was doubled in 2001-2002
to $250 million, and increased again in 2005 by $300 million, half of which is dedicated to a new brownfield category.
To date, 486 GMF studies, field tests, plans and capital projects have been approved for funding of $275 million,
leveraging over $1.8 billion of economic activity in communities across Canada.
■ The GMF has a competitive process for obtaining grant and loan funding for capital implementation projects: $50 to
$70 million per year for loans, $7 to $10 million per year for grants.
■ Funding of $8 to $12 million per year is available for grants for feasibility studies, assessments, field tests and
sustainable community plans on a continuous intake basis.
■ GMF continues to support municipal initiatives in energy, waste, water, sustainable transportation, and sustainable
community planning. Brownfield remediation has been added as a new sector eligible for GMF funding.
■ In addition, up to $750,000 annually is allocated to the GMF Capacity Building program, which continues support for
Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) — a network of more than 125 municipal governments who have committed to
reducing greenhouse gases and acting on climate change.
As the only fund that specifically addresses the needs of municipal governments, the GMF's broad range of financial
products, resources, expertise and services have become the first stop for municipal governments wanting to pursue
environmental infrastructure initiatives. Resources such as case studies and workshops are all part of the GMF toolkit that
municipal governments are using to pursue their sustainable development goals.
The Green Municipal Fund is housed within the Centre for Sustainable Community Development at the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities.
Learn more about the GMF and other CSCD programs by visiting our website at: www.sustafnablecommunities.ca
M;
COUNCIL - FEBRUARY 14, 2006
FCM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Green Municipal Fund
Investing in 77 unicipal
_SU TAINABILITY"')
Wednesday, February 8, 2006
MEDIA ADVISORY
The Green Municipal Fund Makes New Energy Project Funding Available
to Municipal Governments
Ottawa, ON — The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) today launched a new Green Municipal Fund
(GMF) funding opportunity in the energy sector for municipal governments and municipal energy utilities..
Through the Energy Request for Proposals (RFP) process, GMF will award funds totaling approximately $20
million in low interest rate loans and $2 million in grants.
The Energy RFP will be divided into two streams:
Stream A: Energy efficiency retrofits to municipal buildings, or the construction of new energy efficient
municipal buildings.
Stream B: New renewable energy supply projects and district energy distribution systems.
The Energy RFP will open February 8, 2006. The Intent to Apply form, along with details of the RFP, will be
available at www.sustainablecommunities.ca. The deadline for submission of the Intent to Apply for this
RFP is March 1, 2006. Applicants will be notified if their Intent to Apply is accepted and asked to submit a
detailed proposal that will be reviewed by a team of independent, third -party experts. Funding will be
awarded primarily on the basis of anticipated environmental benefit, and secondarily for social and economic
benefit. The RFP closes April 12, 2006.
There will be at least one RFP each year in the following GMF categories: energy, waste, water, sustainable
transportation, and brownfield remediation. The Energy RFP is the second RFP to be issued by the GMF.
The first, launched in the fall of 2005, was for brownfield remediation.
The Government of Canada has endowed $550 million to FCM to establish and manage the Green Municipal
Fund. The Fund supports partnerships and leveraging of both public and private sector funding to reach
higher standards of air, water and soil quality, and climate protection.
GMF Energy RFP contact:
Jas Michalski (613) 241-5221 ext. 307
Media contact:
Lucille Hodgins (613) 241-5221 ext. 299
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
By-law Number 4758-06.F
BEING A BY-LAW to
amend Municipal
Waterworks Distribution
By-law 3305-91, as
amended.
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora has enacted By-law
3305-91, as amended and desires herein to enact a Schedule of Fees in respect of
water and sewer rates for such By-law;
AND WHEREAS the Municipal Council of the Town of Aurora deems it expedient to
amend By-law 3305-91, as amended;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora ENACTS AS
FOLLOWS:
1. THAT pursuant to By-law 3305-91, as amended, a waterworks rate upon
persons who will or may derive a benefit therefrom shall be charged the
fee set forth in Schedule "A" attached hereto, which shall form part of this
By-law.
2. THAT Schedule "A" attached hereto shall be substituted and form
Schedule "A" to By-law 3305-91, as amended.
3. THAT By-law 4504-04.F be and is hereby repealed.
4. THAT the provisions of this By-law shall come into force and be effective
April 1, 2006.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 14'h DAY OF JANUARY, 2006.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 14" DAY OFJANUARY, 2006.
T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, MUNICIPAL CLERK
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SCHEDULE "A" - BY-LAW 4758-05.17
WATER AND SEWER RATES
1. WATER SANITARY SEWER
(Effective -April 1, 2006) (Effective -April 1, 2006)
a) Metered Service 0.871 per m3 0.660 per m3
b) Non -metered -per Equivalent to 1.5 Equivalent to 1.5
unit. Refusal by times average monthly times average monthly
homeowner to residential billing residential billing
install meter
C) Meter installation Equivalent to average Equivalent to average
physically not monthly billing monthly billing
possible
2. STORM SEWER FLAT RATES (Effective -April 1. 2006
a. Residential - $55.40 per unit per annum
b. Commercial/Industrial/Multi Residential - $673.80 per unit per annum
3, BALLYMORE SEWAGE PUMPING STATION FLAT RATE CHARGE
(Effective -April 1. 2006 )
$103.00 per Residential Unit ($25.75 per quarterly water billing)
4. BAYVIEW VANDORF SEWAGE PUMPING STATION FLAT RATE CHARGE
(Effective April 1. 2006
$66.00 per Residential Unit ($16.50 per quarterly water billing)
5. PENALTIES FOR LATE PAYMENT
All billings are payable when stated thereon and shall, if not paid by the due date,
be subjected to a 5% penalty.
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a) TURN OFF
During working hours
$30.00
- Other than normal working hours
$80.00
b) TURN ON
During working hours
$30.00
Other than normal working hours
$80.00
7. PURCHASED WATER
$1.531/m3
8. WATER CONNECTION FEE
$700.00 + GST
9. SEWER CONNECTION FEE
$700.00 + GST
COUNCIL — FEBRUARY 14, 2006
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
By-law Number 4770-06.F
BEING A BY-LAW to
authorize temporary
borrowing by the
Corporation pending the
receipt of Municipal
revenues, pursuant to
Section 407 of the
Municipal Act, 2001, SO
2001, c. 25 as amended.
WHEREAS pursuant to Section 407 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 as
amended may by by-law authorize the Head of Council and the Treasurer to borrow
from time to time by way of promissory note or banker's acceptance such sums as
the Council considers necessary to meet, until property taxes are collected and other
revenues received, the current expenditures of the Corporation for the year, including
the amounts required for sinking and retirement funds, principal and interest due on
any debt of the Municipality, school purposes, and other purposes the Municipality is
required by law to provide for;
AND WHEREAS pursuant to the Municipal Act the amount that may be borrowed at
any one time for the purposes mentioned, together with the total of any similar
borrowings that have not been repaid, shall not exceed, from January 1" to
September 30" of the year, 50 per cent of the total, and from October 1st to
December 318t of the year, 25 per cent of the total of the estimated revenues for the
Corporation as set forth in the estimates adopted for the year.
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF
AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
THAT the Mayor and Director of Finance/Treasurer of the Town of Aurora
are hereby authorized to borrow from time to time such sums as the
Council considers necessary to meet, until property taxes are collectedand
other revenues received, the current expenditures for the Corporation for
the year, including amounts required for sinking and retirement funds,
principal and interest due on any debt of the Municipality, school purposes,
and other purposes the Municipality is required by law to provide for.
2. THAT the amount that may be borrowed at any one time for the purposes
mentioned in section (1) together with the total of any similar borrowings
that have not been repaid shall not exceed, from January 1st to September
30th of the year, 50 per cent of the total, and from October 1" to December
315E of the year, 25 per cent of the total of the estimated revenues for the
Corporation as set forth in the estimates adopted for the year.
3. THAT until such annual estimates are adopted, the limitations upon
borrowing prescribed by section (2) shall temporarily be calculated using
the estimated revenue of the municipality set out in the budget adopted for
the previous year.
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4. THAT In sections (2) and (3), estimated revenues do not include revenues
derivable or derived from, any borrowing, including through any issue of
debentures; a surplus, including arrears of taxes, fees or charges; or a
transfer from the capital fund, reserves or reserve funds.
5. THAT the lender is not responsible for establishing the necessity of
temporary borrowing or to the manner in which the borrowing is used.
6. THAT all sums borrowed pursuant to the authority of this by-law shall, with
interest thereon, be charge on the whole or any part or parts of the
revenues of the Corporation for the current year and for preceding years as
and when such revenues are received.
7. THAT any promissory note made under the authority of Section 1 of this
by-law shall be sealed with the seal of the Corporation and signed by the
Mayor and Director of Finance/Treasurer.
8. THAT By-law No. 4613-04.F be and is hereby repealed.
9. THAT the provisions of this By-law shall come into force and effect upon
final passage thereof and shall remain in effect until repealed.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 14th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2006.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 14TH DAYOF FEBRUARY, 2006.
T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, MUNICIPAL CLERK
COUNCIL — FEBRUARY 14, 2006
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
By-law Number 4771-06.P
BEING A BY-LAW requiring
properties to be maintained in
a safe condition and kept clear
of refuse.
WHEREAS the provisions of Section 127 (a), (b), (d),75(1),127 and 131ofthe Municipal
Act, R.S.O., 2001, as amended, authorizes the Town of Aurora to enact by-laws to
require yards to be kept in a safe condition and free of refuse;
WHEREAS the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora deems it
necessary and expedient to amend By-law;
NOW THEREFORE THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWN OF AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT Section 1 (d) of By-law 4754-05.P be amended by deleting "or debris"
and "or unlicensable."
2. THAT Section 1 (d) of By-law 4754-05.P be amended by inserting after
fixtures, "except within a wholly enclosed building."
2. THAT Section 1 (a) of By-law 4754-05.P be deleted.
3. THAT Section 1 (f) of By-law 4754-05.P be amended by deleting "because of
its mechanical condition or state of repair."
4. THAT Section 1 (m) of By-law 4754-05.P be amended by deleting "or debris."
5. THAT Section 2 of By-law 4754-05.P be amended by deleting "All private
property shall be kept clear of refuse, and."
6. THAT Section 2 of By-law 4754-05.P be amended by deleting "or debris' and
"deserted or."
7. THAT Section 2.1 (a) of By-law 4754-05.P be amended by deleting "or
debris."
6. THAT Section 3 (a) of By-law 4754-05.P be amended by deleting "or debris."
9. THAT Section 3 (b) of By-law 4754-05.P be amended by deleting "or debris."
10. THAT By-law 4745-05.P is amended by inserting the following:
10.1 Each and every one of the provisions of this By-law is severable and if any
provisions of this By-law should, for any reason, be declared invalid by any
court, it is the intention and desire of this Council that each and every of the
then remaining provisions hereof shall remain in full force and effect.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 14" DAY OF FEBRUARY 2006
READ A THIRD THE AND FINALLY PASED THIS 14" DAY OF FEBRUARY 2006
r. JONES, MAYOR
B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
By-law Number 4774-06.11
BEING A BY-LAW to
appoint an Overall
Responsible Operator
and Operators -in -Charge
for the Town of Aurora.
WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora enacted By-law
4567-04.H to appoint an Overall Responsible Operator and Operators -in -Charge for the
Town of Aurora;
AND WHEREAS the designations of Overall Responsible Operator and Operators -in -
Charge for the Town of Aurora are not required through a by-law enactment;
AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora deems it
necessary to repeal By-law 4567-04.H.
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF
AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
THAT By-law 4567-04.H be repealed.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 14' DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2006.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 14TH DAY OF FEBRUARY,
2006.
T. JONES, MAYOR
B. PANIZZA, CLERK
COUNCIL = FEBRUARY 14, 2006
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OFAURORA
By-law Number 4773-06.0
BEING A BY-LAW to
Confirm Actions by
Council Resulting From
Meeting 06-05 on
February 14, 2006.
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF
AURORA HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT the action of the Council at its meeting held on February 14, 2006 in
respect to each motion, resolution and other action passed and taken by the
Council at the said meeting is, except where prior approval of the Ontario
Municipal Board is required, hereby adopted ratified and confirmed.
2. THAT the Mayor and the proper officers of the Town are hereby authorized and
directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said action or to obtain
approvals where required and to execute all documents as may be necessary in
that behalf and the Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to affix the corporate
seal to all such documents.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 14'" DAY OF JANUARY, 2006.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 14'h DAY OF JANUARY, 2006.
T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK
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