Loading...
AGENDA - Council - 20050412COUNCIL AGENDA N0.05-16 TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2005 COUNCIL CNAMBERS AURORA TOWN NALL PUBLIC RELEASE 8/04/05 Est TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA NO. 05-16 Tuesday, April 12, 2005 7:00 P.M. OPEN FORUM — COUNCIL MEETING TO FOLLOW I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST II APPROVAL OF AGENDA RECOMMENDED: THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department be approved as presented. Ill ADOPTION OF MINUTES Special Council Minutes of March 22, 2005, Meeting Number 05-11, Special Council Minutes of March 24, 2005, Meeting Number 05-12, Special Shareholder Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2005, Meeting Number 05-13, Council Minutes of March 29, 2005, Meeting Number 05-14 and Special Council — Public Planning Minutes of March 30, 2005, Meeting Number 05- 15 RECOMMENDED: THAT the Special Council Minutes of March 22, 2005, Meeting Number 05.11, Special Council Minutes of March 24, 2005, Meeting Number 05- 12, Special Shareholder Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2005, Meeting Number 05-13, Council Minutes of March 29, 2005, Meeting Number 05- 14 and Special Council — Public Planning Minutes of March 30, 2005, Meeting Number 05-15 be adopted as printed and circulated. Page 2 of 9 Council Meeting No. 05-16 Tuesday, April 12, 2005 IV PRESENTATIONS V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION VI ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION VIl DELEGATIONS (a) Mr. Dino Lombardi, Economic Development Officer Re: Item 2(5) — ADM05-008 — An Update on Aurora's Economy (b) A Representative from Shoppers Drug Mart Re: Item 5 — Variance to Sign By-law — Shoppers Drug Mart 446 Hollandview Trail Vlll CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION IX REGIONAL REPORT X OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS XI READING OF BY-LAWS RECOMMENDED: THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and enacted: 4655-05.D BEING A BY-LAW to (pg. B-1) amend By-law No. 2213-78, as amended, being the Zoning By-law of the Town of Aurora (D14-01-05, 623 Wellington Street East) Council Meeting No. 05-16 Tuesday, April 12, 2005 4660-05.D BEING A BY-LAW to amend By-law 3604-95 a By-law to Designate Site Plan Control Areas (Preserve Site Plan Control D12-01-5A) 4661-05.D BEING A BY-LAW to alter Golf Links Drive for the installation of speed humps 4662-05.D BEING A BY-LAW to establish highways on Plan 65M- 3074 (Bayview Business Park) 4664.05.0 BEING A BY-LAW to confirm actions by Council resulting from the meeting of April 12, 2005. XII IN -CAMERA Legal Matter THAT Council proceed In -Camera to address a legal matter. XIII ADJOURNMENT Page 3 of 9 (pg• B-5) (pg• B-6) (pg• B-7) Council Meeting No. 05-16 Tuesday, April 12, 2005 AGENDA ITEMS Page 4 of 9 1. General Committee Meeting Report No. 05-10 (pg. 1) Tuesday, April 5, 2005 RECOMMENDED: THAT the Report of the General Committee Meeting No. 05-10 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted. 2. EAC05-04 — March 21, 2005 Environmental Advisory Committee (pg. 8) Meeting RECOMMENDED: 1. THAT the Committee Record of the Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting, held on March 21, 2005, be received for information; and 2. Mr. Ian Buchanan, Manager of Natural Heritage and Forestry Services The New Regional Forest Conservation By-law THAT the proposed Regional Forest Conservation By-law be endorsed in principle; and THAT Council enter into an agreement with the Regional Municipality of York authorizing Regional Staff to enforce the Forest Conservation By-law within the Town of Aurora; and THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee recommends to Council that an agreement be entered into between the Town and York Region to implement the new Regional Forest Conservation By-law; and THAT staff be requested to report to Council on the terms and conditions of this agreement; and THAT the correspondence from David Tomlinson to Ian Buchanan regarding the Draft Forest By-law dated March 10, 2005, be received. 3. Correspondence from Sandra Malcic Significant Woodlands Study Public Open House and Draft Report THAT David Tomlinson and/or the Naturalization/Wildlife Sub -Committee be authorized to contact Mr. Ian Buchanan, Manager of Natural Heritage and Forestry Services at the Region of York, to set up a meeting to provide input regarding the Significant Woodlands Study. Council Meeting No. 05-16 Page 5 of 9 Tuesday, April 12, 2005 4. LS05-008 — Non -Chemical Weed Control on Municipal Boulevards THAT LS05-008- Non -Chemical Weed Control on Municipal Boulevards as prepared by the Director of Leisure Services be received; and THAT the Parks Manager be authorized to explore, on a trial basis, alternate environmentally friendly methods of weed control on municipal boulevards, as outlined in report LS05-008. 5. Mayor's Mega Watt Challenge Verbal Update from Councillor Morris THAT participation in the Mayor's Mega Watt Challenge be referred to the Manager Facilities/Property of the Leisure Services Department, and THAT the Manager Facilities/Property report back to the Environmental Advisory Committee and the Leisure Services Advisory Committee. 6. Petro Canada Card Lock Outlet No. 04616 — 50 Industrial Parkway South (a) Correspondence from Petro Canada dated February 18, 2005 (b) Correspondence from Petro Canada dated March 11, 2005 THAT the correspondence from Petro Canada dated February 18, 2005, be received; and THAT the Correspondence from Petro Canada dated March 11, 2005, be deferred to the April 11, 2005, Environmental Advisory Committee meeting to allow for the following questions related to the operation of the existing underground tanks, to be answered: ➢ What type and age is the equipment being used, specifically the tank line system and the leak detector system? ➢ How is the functionality of the sensors verified? ➢ What are the qualifications of the contractor? ➢ What are the normal regulatory/industry standards? 7. Anti Litter Day — April 30, 2005 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Verbal Report by Ellen Mole THAT the verbal report by Ellen Mole of Anti Litter Day be received for information purposes; and THAT clarification be provided by the Public Awareness/Education Sub - Committee of the Environmental Advisory Committee's future participation in the Anti Litter Day. Council Meeting No. 05-16 Page 6 of 9 Tuesday, April 12, 2005 3. EDAC05-03 — March 23, 2005 Economic Development Advisory (pg. 18) Committee Meeting RECOMMENDED: 1. THAT the Committee Record of the Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting 05-03, held on Wednesday, March 23, 2005, be received as information; and 2 THAT Meeting Report No. 05-02 be adopted as printed and circulated; and THAT a special meeting be held to discuss the future initiatives of the Economic Development Advisory Committee; and 3. ADM05-006 - Developing a New Marketing Tagline for Aurora — The Process Revisited THAT Council endorse the marketing tagline for the Town of Aurora, "Our Location Has Its Advantages"; and THAT staff introduce the new tagline as integrated within the previously approved logo to Council, at a future Council meeting. 4. ADM05-007 - The 2004 BMA Municipal Competitiveness Study — An Overview from the Town of Aurora's Perspective THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee receive Report ADM05-007, dated March 23, 2005, as prepared by BMA Management Consulting Inc., which provided an overview of the 2004 Municipal Competitiveness Study.; and THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee direct the Economic Development Officer to present Report ADM05-007 to Council at a meeting in late April or early May, 2005; and 5. ADM05-008 - An Update on Aurora's Economv THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee receive Report ADM05-008 dated March 23, 2005 entitled 'An Update on Aurora's Economy', for information; and THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee direct the Economic Development Officer to present Report ADM05-008 to Council at its April 12, 2005 meeting. Council Meeting No. 05-16 Page 7 of 9 Tuesday, April 12, 2005 6. Yonge Street Commercial Area Sub -Committee THAT the Yonge Street Commercial Area Sub -Committee Record 05-01 dated January 6, 2005; Record 05-02 dated February 3, 2005; and Record 05-03 dated March 3, 2005, be received; and THAT the matter of improving the landscaping of the Temperance Street Municipal Parking Lot be referred to Leisure Services staff. 7. Noise Complaint THAT a copy of the draft Noise By-law be presented to the Economic Development Advisory Committee, when available, for review prior to Council consideration, in order to allow Economic Development Advisory Committee to provide input to the draft By-law regarding the possible impact on Aurora's business community. 4. Central York Fire Services — Joint Council Committee Meeting (pg. 25) Minutes of March 30, 2005 RECOMMENDED: THAT the Minutes of the Central York Fire Services — Joint Council Committee Meeting on March 30, 2005 be received and endoresed. 5. BA05-002 — Variance to Sign By-law — Shoppers Drug Mart - (pg. 32) 446 Hollandview Trail (deferred from April 5, 2005 General Committee) RECOMMENDED: THAT Council approve the site specific request for a variance to By -Law 4622-04.P as it affects the Shoppers Drug Mart at 446 Hollandview Trail so as to permit the Shoppers Drug Mart sign to project above the roofline of the building; and THAT' Council provide direction with respect to the request for a variance to permit an additional 28 square metres of signage on the east wall for the purpose of providing life style images that are part of the new Shoppers Drug Mart image. Council Meeting No. 05-16 Page 8 of 9 Tuesday, April 12, 2005 6. PL05-033 — Site Plan Application, John Hurlburt Holdings Limited (pg. 45) Block G, Plan 475, 15408 Yonge Street, File D11-03-05 RECOMMENDED: THAT Report PL05-033 be received as information and that subject to the resolution of all outstanding issues and the submission of all fees and securities, Council authorize the Director of Planning to enter into a site plan agreement between John Hurlburt Holdings Limited and the Town of Aurora respecting the construction of an addition to an existing commercial building. 7. Recommendation from In -Camera Session, April 5, 2005 (pg. 57) RECOMMENDED: THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Secondary Dwelling Unit Task Force: Allan Fisher Michelle Haney-Kileeg Eric McCartney Deanne Seaward-Martyn Michael Swann Tim Tustin Ryan Wettlaufer 8. Memo from Karen Ewart, Administrative Co-ordinator/Deputy Clerk (pg. 58) Re: General Committee Meeting of April 5, 2005 — Item 12 RECOMMENDED: THAT Council receive the memo for information. 9. Correspondence from York Region Re: Human Services Planning Coalition RECOMMENDED: (pg. 62) THAT Council receive and endorse the correspondence from York Region regarding the Human Services Planning Coalition. Council Meeting No. 05-16 Tuesday, April 12, 2005 Page 9 of 9 10. Correspondence from Hydro One (pg. 65) Re: Withdrawal of Supply to York Region Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study RECOMMENDED: THAT the correspondence from Hydro One be received for information. 11. Correspondence from the Town of Markham (pg. 66) Re: Newmarket Generation Project (13.8) RECOMMENDED: THAT Council receive the correspondence from the Town of Markham regarding the Newmarket Generation Project. COUNCIL - APRIL 12, 2005 AGENDA ITEM # '- TOWN OFAURORA GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT NO. 05-10 Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Tuesday, April 5, 2005 ATTENDANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS Councillor Buck in the Chair; Mayor Jones, Councillors Gaertner, Hogg, Kean, Morris, Vrancic, Wallace and West. MEMBERS ABSENT None OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate Services(fown Clerk, Director of Building, Director of Leisure Services, Director of Planning, Manager of Engineering Services, Deputy Treasurer, Town Solicitor, and Council/Committee Secretary. Councillor Buck called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councillor Gaertner arrived at 7:05 p.m. I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. ll APPROVAL OF AGENDA General Committee recommends: THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department, with the following additional item, be approved: ➢ Request for delegation status from Mr. AI Wilson, Resident Re: 2005 Budget ➢ Deferral of Item 4 - BA05-002 — Variance to Sign By-law— Shoppers Drug Mart - 446 Hollandview Trail to the April 12, 2005 Council Meeting CARRIED Ill DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1, 2, 3, 5 and 11 were identified for discussion. -1- COUNCIL - APRIL 12, 2005 General Committee Report No. 05-10 Page 2 of 7 Tuesday, April 5, 2005 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: 4. BA05-002 - Variance to Sign By-law - Shoppers Drug Mart446 Hollandview Trail DEFERRED 6. PL05-026—Preserve Homes Inc. Part of Lot 21, Concession 2 File D12-01-5A THAT By-law 3604-95.D being a By-law to enact Site Plan Control be amended to remove Site Plan control from all properties zoned R6-50. PL05-029 — Proposed By-law Amendment Application (Temporary Use), Kylemore Homes/Priestly Holding Corporation, 623 Wellington Street East, Block 43, Plan 65M-3461 File D14.01-05 THAT Implementing Zoning By-law 4655-05.D be scheduled for enactment at the next Council meeting. 8. PL05-030 — Site Plan Application, Delrin Investments Inc. Part Lots 23, 24 and 25 Registered Plan 6510-2873 189 Earl Stewart Drive File D11-06-05 THAT Report PL05-030 be received as information; and THAT, subject to a satisfactory review by the Site Plan Committee, the Director of Planning be authorized to execute a Site Plan Amending Agreement between Delrin Investments Inc, and the Town of Aurora respecting the development of an industrial building on the subject lands (File D11-06-05). 9. PL05-031 — Site Plan Application Hollandview Professional Building Corporation Part Lots 23, 24 and 25, Part of Block 42 and Part of Earl Stewart Drive, Plan 65M-2873, Part of Block 1, Plan 65M-3193, Part of Lots 76 and 77, Concession 1 WYS File Dll-15-04 THAT Report PL05-031 be received as information and that subject to the resolution of all outstanding issues and the submission of all fees and securities, Council authorize the Director of Planning to enter into a Site Plan Agreement between Hollandview Professional Building Corporation and the Town of Aurora respecting the construction of a three storey medical office building. -2- COUNCIL - APRIL 12, 2005 General Committee Report No. 05-10 Page 3 of 7 Tuesday, April 5, 2005 10. PL05-032 — Planning Status List THAT the Planning Applications Status List be received as information. 12. Correspondence from the Aurora Public Library Re: Town of Aurora 2005 Accessibility Plan THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Accessibility Advisory Committee. 13. CS05-013 - Pending List - Status Report THAT Report CS05-013 be received for information purposes. CARRIED V DELEGATIONS (a) Ms Sue Seibert, Director of Planning, to Provide a Presentation Re: Item 1 — PL05-020 — Comments on Provincial Draft Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe The Director of Planning provided a presentation outlining the background, highlights and implications of the Provincial Draft Growth Plan "Places to Grow" for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. The Director advised that the Draft Plan was released on February 16, 2005 and that comments are due by April 18, 2005. The Director advised that the Draft Growth Plan provides policy direction on where and how to grow, making the best use of infrastructure to support growth, protect valuable natural resources and addresses the implementation of the Growth Plan and the requirement for sub -area growth strategies. The Director advised that the plan promotes intensification by Implementing a phased increase in the yearly percentage of intensification of 40% of all residential development within "built-up areas" by 2015. The Director advised that another focus in this Plan is to discourage conversion of employment lands in residential areas and to encourage higher densities in built up areas. The Director concluded by advising that the Five Year Official Plan Review defined a preferred land use option for the 2C area - includes a significant portion of employment lands (247 acres) and emphasized that, given that the policy, which defines this area for growth beyond 2016 within the Town's approved Official Plan, the Provincial Growth Plan should include this area into designated growth areas. She also advised that Council should request that the Province allow employment lands designations prior to a complete sub -area growth plan for the entire GTAH, the Province should be requested to provide greater clarity relative to densities in Greenfield areas and the means of calculating them and the Province should be requested to identify funding for Infrastructure, especially for transportation initiatives. Item 2 — PL05-021 — New Provincial Policy Statement The Director of Planning provided a presentation on the new Provincial Policy Statement which was released on February 21, 2005 and came into effect on March 1, 2005. The Director advised that the Policy Statement adds emphasis on Intensification and redevelopment, increased housing supply and affordability, additional protection of employment areas. The Director of Planning pointed out that the plan requires that expansions will only be permitted when opportunities for growth are not available through intensification, redevelopment and designated growth areas. -3- COUNCIL - APRIL 12, 2005 General Committee Report No. 05-10 Page 4 of 7 Tuesday, April 5, 2005 The Director of Planning concluded by outlining the effects of implementation on the Town of Aurora, noting that staff will be required to keep all Official Plans up to date and in line with the new Provincial Policy Statement. The Director advised that any appfications which commenced prior to March 1, 2005 are not subject to the new standard and are reviewed in accordance with the previous Provincial Policy Statement. General Committee recommends: THAT the comments of the Director of Planning be received and referred to Items 1 and 2 respectively, on the agenda. CARRIED (b) Ms Rebecca Beaton, Resident Re: Item 1 -- PL05-020 — Comments on Provincial Draft Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe Ms Beaton advised that she had recently received information from the Provincial Government which addressed many of her queries pertaining to this issue, therefore she advised that she had no comment to make at this time. General Committee recommends: THAT the comments of the delegate be received. CARRIED PL05-020 — Comments on Provincial Draft Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe General Committee recommends: THAT the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal be requested to amend Schedule 2 - Place to Growth Concept to include the Bayview East Urban Expansion Area - 2C area within the designated growth area; and THAT staff continue manage the process in accordance with the provisions within Council's resolution from May 27, 2003 regarding the Expansion of Town Urban Boundaries and 2C Secondary Plan as follows: Expansion of Urban Area- Regional Official Plan: 2.1 THAT the Region of York be requested te: (a) process an Official Plan Amendment to bring the 2C lands into the Regional Official Plan Urban Area with a request that such an amendment be enacted subsequent to the Region completing an update of: (i) its population projections following census releases; (0) residential and employment capacity projections as a result of the advent of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act and Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan; and (iii) Census Data, 2001, updates; -4- COUNCIL - APR I L 12, 2005 General Committee Report No. 05-10 Page 5 of 7 Tuesday, April 5, 2005 AND FURTHER THAT such an amendment be enacted in consultation with the Town of Aurora and be contingent upon the Town of Aurora completing Its urban boundaries review of the 2C lands, including demographic holding capacity, Green Lands, and other updates supportive of the principle of development and subject to Town -sponsored development policies, including: THAT the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal be requested to clarify the limits of the Proposed Sub Area 1. as shown on Schedule 8, as the map and associated policy text do not match; and THAT the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal be requested to provide greater clarity relative to densities In Greenfield areas and the means of calculating them and the Province should be requested to identify funding for infrastructure, especially for transportation initiatives; and THAT the Town of Aurora formally requests an extension to the deadline for comments and that Report PL05-020 be submitted to the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal as the Town of Aurora's comments prior to the deadline date; and THAT with regard to infrastructure, the Province be requested to provide funding to offset start up costs and ongoing financial support to maintain enhancements to transit and transportation, schools, hospitals and public services, resulting from the impact of the imposed growth percentages. CARRIED 2. PL05-021 — New Provincial Policy Statement General Committee recommends: THAT Report PL05-021 respecting New Provincial Policy Statement be received as information; and CARRIED (c) Mr. AI Wilson, Resident Re: 2005 Budget Mr. Wilson expressed concern with regard to the process by which the 2005 Operating and Capital budgets were determined, suggesting that there is not enough opportunity for public input into the process. Mr. Wilson expressed his opposition to the reduction of the Town's reserve funds and suggested that the Town should have considered reducing expenses in order to reduce the impact on taxes. General Committee recommends: THAT the comments of the delegate be received as information. CARRIED -5- COUNCIL - APR [ L 12, 2005 General Committee Report No. 05-10 Page 6 of 7 Tuesday, April 5, 2005 VI CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION 3. CS05-012 — Noise By-law Exemptions for Town Functions Genera! Committee recommends: THAT Council approve an exemption to the Town's Noise By-law for the 2005 Concert Series in the Town Park and Canada Day Celebrations. CARRIED 5. LS05-019 — Tender L.S. 2005-15 Supply, Planting & Maintenance of Boulevard Trees General Committee recommends: THAT Council award Tender L.S.2005-15 for the supply and planting of street trees to Lomco Limited in the amount of $272,999.65 less G.S.T.; and THAT Council award provisional items B2, B3 and B4 contained in Tender L.S. 2005-15 for the necessary maintenance of boulevard trees to Lomco Limited in the amount of $32,297.80 less G.S.T. CARRIED 11. Memo from the Director of Corporate Services Re: Rescheduling of Public Planning meeting from Wednesday, May 25 to Thursday May 26, 2005 General Committee recommends: THAT the Public Planning meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday, May 25, 2005 be moved to Thursday, May 26, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. CARRIED VII OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS Mayor Jones advised that the Town has set up a Condolences Book in memory of Pope John Paul II. Mayor Jones advised that the book is available in the front lobby of the Town Hall during business hours, and he invited Members of Council to join staff and residents in signing the book which will be forwarded to the Vatican in Rome to offer the prayers and seribments of the Town of Aurora at this sad time. Mayor Jones advised that the Big Bike for Stroke event will be taking place on April 23, 2005 and that the Town of Aurora Team is taking part between 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Mayor Jones advised that there is still room on the bike and invited staff and Members of Council to join in the fun. Mayor Jones advised that the Interim CAO, Scott Somerville will soon be moving out of his position and Mayor Jones expressed, along with the Members of Council, sincere appreciation and thanks for the tireless leadership and insightful guidance that he brought to the Town of Aurora Council and staff during his service as CAO. COUNCIL - APRIL 12, 2005 General Committee Report No. 05-10 Page 7 of 7 Tuesday, April 5, 2005 Mr. Scott Somerville thanked Mayor Jones and Council, advising that it has been a challenging and rewarding experience taking on the many obstacles and opportunities he has faced during his time at the Town of Aurora. Councillor West provided Notice of Motion regarding surface drainage. Councillor Morris advised of a Heritage Fair Book and requested that those Members of Council who have not had an opportunity to sign it, please take time to do so at their earliest convenience. Vlll IN -CAMERA Personnel Matters General Committee recommends: THAT this Committee proceed In -Camera to address personnel matters. CARRIED 1X ADJOURNMENT General Committee recommends: THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:55 p.m. CARRIED -7- COUNCIL - APRIL 12, 2005 -TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL REPORT AGENDA ITEM # 02 No. EAC05-04 SUBJECT: March 21, 2005 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting FROM: Chair Council Members Committee Members DATE: April 12, 2005 RECOMMENDATIONS - Councillor Morris - Councillor Gaertner - Robert Cook, Ellen Mole, Darryl Moore and Klaus Wehrenberg THAT the Committee Record of the Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting, held on March 21, 2005, be received for information; and 2. Mr, Ian Buchanan, Manager of Natural Heritage and Forestry Services The New Regional Forest Conservation By-law THAT the proposed Regional Forest Conservation By-law be endorsed in principle; and THAT Council enter into an agreement with the Regional Municipality of York authorizing Regional Staff to enforce the Forest Conservation By-law within the Town of Aurora; and THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee recommends to Council that an agreement be entered into between the Town and York Region to implement the new Regional Forest Conservation By-law; and THAT staff be requested to report to Council on the terms and conditions of this agreement; and THAT the correspondence from David Tomlinson to Ian Buchanan regarding the Draft Forest By-law dated March 10, 2005, be received. COUNCIL - APRIL 12, 2005 April 12, 2005 .2. Report No. EAC05-04 3. Correspondence from Sandra Makic Significant Woodlands Study Public Open House and Draft Report THAT David Tomlinson and/or the Naturalization/Wildlife Sub -Committee be authorized to contact Mr. ian Buchanan, Manager of Natural Heritage and Forestry Services at the Region of York, to set up a meeting to provide input regarding the Significant Woodlands Study. 4. LS05-008 - Non -Chemical Weed Control on Municipal Boulevards THAT LS05-008- Non -Chemical Weed Control on Municipal Boulevards as prepared by the Director of Leisure Services be received, and THAT the Parks Manager be authorized to explore, on a trial basis, alternate environmentally friendly methods of weed control on municipal boulevards, as outlined in report LS05-008. 5. Mayor's Mega Watt Challenge Verbal Update from Councillor Morris THAT participation in the Mayor's Mega Watt Challenge be referred to the Manager Facilities/Property of the Leisure Services Department, and THAT the Manager Facilities/Property report back to the Environmental Advisory Committee and the Leisure Services Advisory Committee. 6. Petro Canada Card Lock Outlet No. 04616 - 50 Industrial Parkway South (a) Correspondence from Petro Canada dated February 18, 2005 (b) Correspondence from Petro Canada dated March 11, 2005 THAT the correspondence from Petro Canada dated February 18, 2005, be received, and THAT the Correspondence from Petro Canada dated March 11, 2005, be deferred to the April 11, 2005, Environmental Advisory Committee meeting to allow for the following questions related to the operation of the existing underground tanks, to be answered. ➢ What type and age is the equipment being used, specifically the tank line system and the leak detector system? ➢ How is the functionality of the sensors verified? ➢ What are the qualifications of the contractor? ➢ What are the normal regulatory/industry standards? MOM COUNCIL - APRIL 12, 2005 April 12, 2005 -3- Report No. EAC05-04 7. Anti Litter Day- April 30, 2005 from 9:00 a.m, to 4:00 p.m. Verbal Report by Ellen Mole THAT the verbal report by Ellen Mole of Anti Litter Day be received for information purposes; and THAT clarification be provided by the Public Awareness/Education Sub. - Committee of the Environmental Advisory Committee's future participation in the Anti Litter Day. BACKGROUND Attached for the information of Council are the Minutes of the Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting EAC05-04, held on March 21, 2005. COMMENTS Nil. OPTIONS Nil. CONCLUSIONS Nil. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS None. ATTACHMENTS 1. Copy of Committee Record No. EAC005-X03 Prepared by: Karen Ewart, Administrative Co-ordinator/Deputy Clerk, ext. 4222 C66noillor Phyllis Morris, Chair Environmental Advisory Committee -10- COUNCIL - APRIL 12, 2005 ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECORD MEETING NO. 05-04 Date: Time and Location: Monday, March 21, 2005 7:00 p.m., Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall, 1 Municipal Drive Committee Members: Councillor Morris, Chair, Councillor Gaertner, Robert Cook, Ellen Mole, Darryl Moore, David Tomlinson, Klaus Wehrenberg Regrets: Mary Hill, Sue Walmer Staff Attendees: Wayne Jackson, Director of Public Works Jim Tree, Parks Manager, Karen Ewart, Administrative Co- ordinator/Deputy Clerk, Karyn Bagley, Council/Committee Secretary Councillor Morris called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST There were no declarations of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by Ellen Mole Seconded by Robert Cook THAT the content of the agenda with the following additional item, be approved: ➢ Agenda Item #13 Correspondence from Sandra Malcic Re: Significant Woodlands Study Public Open House and Draft Report be addressed after Agenda Item #1; and ➢ Correspondence from David Tomlinson to Ian Buchanan Re: Draft Forest Bylaw dated March 10, 2005, be included for consideration under Agenda Item #1. CARRIED -11- COUNCIL - APRIL 12, 2005 Environmental Advisory Committee Record No. 05-04 Page 2 of 7 Monday, March 21, 2005 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting - Revised Record No. 05-01, dated Monday, January 10, 2005 and Record No. 05-03 dated February 21, 2005 Moved by Robert Cook Seconded by Ellen Mole THAT the revised Meeting Record No. 05-01, dated Monday, January 10, 2005 and Record No. 05-03 dated February 21, 2005 be adopted as printed and circulated by Corporate Services. CARRIED DELEGATION 1. Mr. Ian Buchanan, Manager of Natural Heritage and Forestry Services The New Regional Forest Conservation By-law Moved by Ellen Mole Seconded by Robert Cook THAT the proposed Regional Forest Conservation By-law be endorsed in principle; and THAT Council enter into an agreement with the Regional Municipality of York authorizing Regional Staff to enforce the Forest Conservation By-law within the Town of Aurora; and THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee recommends to Council that an agreement be entered into between the Town and York Region to implement the new Regional Forest Conservation By-law; and THAT staff be requested to report to Council on the terms and conditions of this agreement. CARRIED Moved by Darryl Moore Seconded by Ellen Mole THAT the correspondence from David Tomlinson to Ian Buchanan regarding the Draft Forest By-law dated March 10, 2005, be received. -12- COUNCIL - APRIL 12, 2005 Environmental Advisory Committee Record No. 05-04 Page 3 of 7 Monday, March 21, 2005 MATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES 2. Correspondence from Director of Leisure Services Regional Tree Bylaw The correspondence from the Parks Manager to the Director of Leisure Services regarding the major highlights of the proposed Regional Tree By-law was reviewed. 13. Correspondence from Sandra Malcic Significant Woodlands Study Public Open House and Draft Report Moved by Klaus Wehrenberg Seconded by Ellen Mole THAT David Tomlinson and/or the Naturalization/Wildlife Sub -Committee be authorized to contact Mr. Ian Buchanan, Manager of Natural Heritage and Forestry Services at the Region of York, to set up a meeting to provide input regarding the Significant Woodlands Study. CARRIED 3. LS05-008 - Non -Chemical Weed Control on Municipal Boulevards (deferred from February 21, 2005, EAC meeting) Moved by David Tomlinson Seconded by Darryl Moore THAT LS05-008- Non -Chemical Weed Control on Municipal Boulevards as prepared by the Director of Leisure Services be received; and THAT the Parks Manager be authorized to explore, on a trial basis, alternate environmentally friendly methods of weed control on municipal boulevards, as outlined in report LS05-008. CARRIED 4. Mayor's Mega Watt Challenge Verbal Update from Councillor Morris Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Darryl Moore THAT participation in the Mayor's Mega Watt Challenge be referred to the Manager Facilities/Property of the Leisure Services Department, and THAT the Manager Facilities/Property report back to the Environmental Advisory Committee and the Leisure Services Advisory Committee. CARRIED -13- COUNCIL — APRIL 12, 2005 Environmental Advisory Committee Record No. 05-04 Page 4 of 7 Monday, March 21, 2005 5. Petro Canada Card Lock Outlet No. 04616 — 50 Industrial Parkway South (a) Correspondence from Petro Canada dated February 18, 2005 (b) Correspondence from Petro Canada dated March 11, 2005 The Director of Public Works advised the Environmental Advisory Committee that Mr. Ed Harvey of Petro Canada has agreed to attend the April 11, 2005, meeting. Moved by Robert Cook Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT the correspondence from Petro Canada dated February 18, 2005, be received. CARRIED Moved by Darryl Moore Seconded by Ellen Mole THAT the Correspondence from Petro Canada dated March 11, 2005, be deferred to the April 11, 2005, Environmental Advisory Committee meeting to allow for the following questions related to the operation of the existing underground tanks, to be answered: ➢ What type and age is the equipment being used, specifically the tank line system and the leak detector system? ➢ How is the functionality of the sensors verified? ➢ What are the qualifications of the contractor? What are the normal regulatory/industry standards? CARRIED NEW BUSINESS 6. Anti Litter Day — April 30, 2005 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Verbal Report by Ellen Mole Councillor Gaertner expressed her concern over the Environmental Advisory Committee taking over the planning of the Anti Litter Day from the Mayor's office due to the number of other issues and initiatives being taken on by the Committee. Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Klaus Wehrenberg THAT the verbal report by Ellen Mole of Anti Litter Day be received for information purposes; and THAT clarification be provided by the Public Awareness/Education Sub - Committee of the Environmental Advisory Committee's future participation in the Anti Litter Day. CARRIED —14— COUNCIL — APR I L 12, 2005 Environmental Advisory Committee Record No. 05-04 Monday, March 21, 2005 SUB -COMMITTEES REPORTS/UPDATES 7. Revised List of Meeting Dates Moved by Ellen Mole Page 5 of 7 Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT the Revised List of Meeting Dates be received. CARRIED The Deputy Clerk reminded the Committee of the reporting structure of the sub- committees. The Deputy Clerk advised the Members that all actions considered by the sub -committees should be recorded, in their respective minutes, in the form of motions so they may be reflected in the Environmental Advisory Committee minutes which are subsequently sanctioned through the Council minutes. By-laws/Policy Councillor Gaertner advised the Committee that the By-laws/Policy Sub - Committee has met once and will be meeting again this Thursday at which time minutes will be provided to the Environmental Advisory Committee for approval. Natural ization/W ildlife Moved by Ellen Mole Seconded by Robert Cook THAT Record No. 05-02 dated March 2, 2005, of the Naturalization/Wildlife Sub -Committee be received. 159-ITZRTIang Planning Moved by Ellen Mole Seconded by Robert Cook THAT Record No. 05-02 dated March 1, 2005, of the Planning Sub - Committee be received. CARRIED —15— COUNCIL - APRIL 12, 2005 Environmental Advisory Committee Record No. 05-04 Page 6 of 7 Monday, March 21, 2005 Public Awareness/Education Moved by Ellen Mole Seconded by Robert Cook THAT Record No. 05-03 dated March 7, 2005, of the Public Awareness/ Education Sub -Committee be received. CARRIED Waste Management Robert Cook advised the Committee that he is co-ordinating a tour of a composting facility for the Waste Management Sub -Committee members. Mr. Cook advised the Committee that he would inform the Environmental Advisory Committee Members of the date and extended an invitation to participate to the Members of the Environmental Advisory Members. Moved by Ellen Mole Seconded by Robert Cook THAT Record No. 05-02 dated March 7, 2005, of the Waste Management Sub -Committee be received. CARRIED Ellen Mole left the meeting at 9:54 p.m. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 12. Copy of Correspondence from the Director of Public Works Closed Aurora Landfill Site - Review of Annual Reports Moved by Robert Cook Seconded by Darryl Moore THAT the correspondence from the Director of Public Works entitled "Closed Aurora Landfill Site - Review of Annual Reports" be received. CARRIED 14. Correspondence from the Newmarket Environmental Advisory Committee - A Green Series Session on Solar Retrofitting and Green Roofs Moved by Darryl Moore Seconded by Robert Cook THAT the correspondence from the Newmarket Environmental Advisory Committee - A Green Series Session on Solar Retrofitting and Green Roofs be received. a'1 o -16- COUNCIL - APRIL 12, 2005 Environmental Advisory Committee Record No. 05-04 Page 7 of 7 Monday, March 21, 2005 15. Correspondence from the Newmarket Environmental Advisory Committee - Lake Simcoe Watershed Plan Public Consultation Session on Wednesday, March 30, 2005 Moved by Darryl Moore Seconded by Robert Cook THAT correspondence from the Newmarket Environmental Advisory Committee - Lake Simcoe Watershed Plan Public Consultation Session on Wednesday, March 30, 2005, be received. CARRIED 16. York Region Waste Management - Residents Study Moved by Darryl Moore Seconded by David Tomlinson THAT the York Region Waste Management - Residents Study be received. CARRIED OTHER BUSINESS BY MEMBERS Windfall Ecology Centre - One Tonne Challenge Klaus Wehrenberg requested feedback from the Committee on participating in the Windfall Ecology Centre's One Tonne Challenge. The Committee agreed that because of the lack of time to adequately prepare that they would decline participating this year, however may consider taking part in the future Presentation Robert Cook advised the Committee that there is an individual wanting to make a presentation to either the Environmental Advisory Committee or the Waste Management Sub -Committee on using grocery store waste for fertilization purposes. The Committee agreed that this presentation should be made on the Sub -Committee level, with an invitation being extended to all Committee members. ADJOURNMENT Moved by David Tomlinson THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:03 pm. CARRIED -17- COUNCIL - APRIL 12, 2005 'TOWN OF AURORA AGENDA ITEM # 3 COUNCIL REPORT No. EDC05-03 SUBJECT: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting FROM: Chair - Councillor Morris Council Members - Councillors Kean Committee Members - David Amborski, Jim Beechey, Gabriela Dragomir and Richard Wizemann DATE: April 12, 2005 RECOMMENDATIONS ?. THAT the Committee Record of the Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting 05-03held on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 be received as information; and 2 THAT Meeting Report No. 05-02 be adopted as printed and circulated; and THAT a special meeting be held to discuss the future initiatives of the Economic Development Advisory Committee; and 3. ADM05-006 - Developing a New Marketing Tagline for Aurora - The Process Revisited THAT Council endorse the marketing tagline for the Town of Aurora, "Our Location Has Its Advantages", and THAT staff introduce the new tagline as integrated within the previously approved logo to Council, at a future Council meeting. 4. ADM05-007 - The 2004 BMA Municipal Competitiveness Study - An Overview from the Town of Aurora's Perspective THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee receive Report ADM05-007, dated March 23, 2005, as prepared by BMA Management Consulting Inc., which provided an overview of the 2004 Municipal Competitiveness Study.; and THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee direct the Economic Development Officer to present Report ADM05-007 to Council at a meeting in late April or early May, 2005; and I" COUNCIL - APRIL 12, 2005 April 12, 2005 - 2 - Report No. EDC005-03 5. ADM05-008 -An Update on Aurora's Economy THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee receive Report ADM05-008 dated March 23, 2005 entitled `An Update on Aurora's Economy', for information; and THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee direct the Economic Development Officer to present Report ADM05-008 to Council at its April 12, 2005 meeting. 6. Yonge Street Commercial Area Sub -Committee THAT the Yonge Street Commercial Area Sub -Committee Record 05-01 dated January 6, 2005; Record 05-02 dated February 3, 2005, and Record 05-03 dated March 3, 2005, be received; and THAT the matter of improving the landscaping of the Temperance Street Municipal Parking Lot be referred to Leisure Services staff- 7. Noise Complaint THAT a copy of the draft Noise By-law be presented to the Economic Development Advisory Committee, when available, for review prior to Council consideration, in order to allow Economic Development Advisory Committee to provide input to the draft By-law regarding the possible impact on Aurora's business community. BACKGROUND Attached for the information of Council are the Minutes of the Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting 05-02, held on February 16, 2005. COMMENTS Nil. OPTIONS Nil. CONCLUSIONS 2H -19- COUNCIL - APRIL 12, 2005 April 12, 2005 - 3 - Report No. EDC005-03 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS None. ATTACHMENTS 1. Copy of Committee Record No. 05-02 Prepared by: Karen Ewart, Administrative Co-ordinator/Deputy Clerk, ext. 4222 0C nci Ior Morris, Vice -Chair 1/ Economic Development Advisory Committee -20- COUNCIL — APRIL 12, 2005 COMMITTEE RECORD MEETING NO. 05-03 Committee: Economic Development Advisory Committee Date: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 Time and Location: 7:30 a.m., The Leksand Room -Aurora Town Hall Committee Members: Councillor Morris, Vice -Chair; Councillor Kean David Amborski, Jim Beechey, Gabriela Dragomir, Richard Wizemann Regrets: Councillor Vrancic, Mayor Jones, Sharon Culver and Lisa Cruickshank Other Attendees: Dino Lombardi, Economic Development Officer; Karen Ewart, Administrative Co-ordinator/Deputy Clerk, Kristen Yemm, Marketing/Communications Coordinator Councillor Morris, Vice -Chair, called the meeting to order at 7:37 a.m. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST There were no declarations of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. APPROVAL OFAGENDA Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Gabriela Dragomir THAT the contents of the agenda, with the following additional items, be approved: ➢ Item 1 - Revised Attachment B — Taglines for Ontario Municipalities ➢ Yonge Street Commercial Area Sub -Committee of January 6, 2005; ➢ Yonge Street Commercial Area Sub -Committee of March 3, 2005 CARRIED —21— COUNCIL - APRIL 12, 2005 Economic Development Advisory Committee Minutes No. 05-03 Page 2 of 4 Wednesday, March 23, 2005 PREVIOUS MEETING REPORT Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting No. 05-02, dated Wednesday, February 16, 2005 Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Gabriela Dragomir THAT Meeting Report No. 05-02 be adopted as printed and circulated; and THAT a special meeting be held to discuss the future initiatives of the Economic Development Advisory Committee. CARRIED 1. ADM05-006 - Developing a New Marketing Tagline for Aurora - The Process Revisited Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Jim Beechey THAT Council endorse the marketing tagline for the Town of Aurora, "Our Location Has Its Advantages"; and THAT staff introduce the new tagline as integrated within the previously approved logo to Council, at a future Council meeting. CARRIED NEW BUSINESS 2. ADM05-007 - The 2004 BMA Municipal Competitiveness Study - An Overview from the Town of Aurora's Perspective Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by David Amborski THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee receive Report ADM05-007, dated March 23, 2005, as prepared by BMA Management Consulting Inc., which provided an overview of the 2004 Municipal Competitiveness Study.; and -22- COUNCIL - APRIL 12, 2005 Economic Development Advisory Committee Minutes No. 05-03 Page 3 of 4 Wednesday, March 23, 2005 THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee direct the Economic Development Officer to present Report ADM05-007 to Council at a meeting in late April or early May, 2005. CARRIED 3. ADM05-008 - An Update on Aurora's Economy Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by David Amborski THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee receive Report ADM05-008 dated March 23, 2005 entitled 'An Update on Aurora's Economy', for information; and THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee direct the Economic Development Officer to present Report ADM05-008 to Council at its April 12, 2005 meeting. CARRIED 4. Memorandum from the Economic Development Officer - Town of Aurora Businesses in the News Updates Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Gabriela Dragomir THAT the memorandum from the Economic Development Officer entitled, 'Town of Aurora Businesses in the News - Updates,' be received for information. CARRIED SUB-COMMITTEE/UPDATES 5. Yonge Street Commercial Area Sub -Committee Yonge Street Commercial Area Sub -Committee Record 05-01 dated January 6, 2005; Record 05-02 dated February 3, 2005; and Record 05-03 dated March 3, 2005. Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Gabriela Dragomir THAT the Yonge Street Commercial Area Sub -Committee Record 05-01 dated January 6, 2005; Record 05-02 dated February 3, 2005; and Record 05-03 dated March 3, 2005, be received; and -23- COUNCIL — APRIL 12, 2005 Economic Development Advisory Committee Minutes No. 05-03 Page 4 of 4 Wednesday, March 23, 2005 THAT the matter of improving the landscaping of the Temperance Street Municipal Parking Lot be referred to Leisure Services staff. CARRIED OTHER BUSINESS Gabriela Dragomir requested that, in the future, Economic Development Advisory Committee Members be notified by e-mail when the Economic Development Advisory Committee Agendas are made available for pick-up at the Aurora Public Library The Economic Development Officer specifically updated the Committee about inaccuracies in a recent Era Banner newspaper article related to the confirmed relocation of Reebok Canada Inc. from Aurora in 2006. The Economic Development Officer advised the Committee that tax related information quoted in the article was incorrect and that a correction notice had been published by The Era Banner in its Sunday, March 13th newspaper. 6. Noise Complaint Councillor Morris advised the Committee that Members of Council had received complaints regarding noise at a business located at 200 Industrial Parkway North. The Economic Development Officer advised that By-law Enforcement Staff have been monitoring the situation and confirmed that the company is operating within the parameters of the current Noise By-law. Councillor Morris further advised that staff is currently reviewing the Town's existing Noise By-law and drafting a new By-law. The timing for consideration of this new Draft By-law has not been confirmed, but a public information session is anticipated. Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Jim Beechey THAT a copy of the draft Noise By-law be presented to the Economic Development Advisory Committee, when available, for review prior to Council consideration, in order to allow Economic Development Advisory Committee to provide input to the draft By-law regarding the possible impact on Aurora's business community. CARRIED ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Kean Meeting adjourned at 9:20a.m. CARRIED —24— COUNCIL - APRIL 12, 2005 r n CFyNTR.AL YORK FlR SERVICES �.S.y CENTRAL YORK FIRE SERVICES JOINT COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING WEDNESDAY MARCH 30, 2005 AT 2:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, TOWN OF NEWMARKET MINUTES For consideration of the Committee of the Whole at its meeting of April 4, 2005 A meeting of the Joint Council Committee was held on Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Town of Newmarket Municipal Offices. Members Present: Newmarket: Councillor Springstein Councillor Emanuel Councillor Ramsarran Aurora: Councillor West Councillor Wallace Regrets: Councillor Morris Staff: Newmarket: J. Molyneaux, Fire Chief K. Bone, Deputy Fire Chief J. Adema, Chief Fire Prevention Officer R. Shelton, Chief Administrative Officer E. Armchuk-Ball, Assistant Solicitor L. Georgeff, Manager of Human Resources M. Mayes, Assistant Director of Finance L. Gibson, Deputy Town Clerk The meeting was called to order at 2:04 p.m. Councillor Springstein in the Chair. DECLARATIONS None CORRESPONDENCE Letter from Persechini Fitness Centre dated February 17, 2005 regarding water flowing into facility. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace THAT the letter dated February 17, 2005 from Joe Persechini expressing his appreciation to the fire crew involved in assisting with his emergency situation at the Persechini Fitness Centre be received. CARRIED -25- COUNCIL - APRIL 12, 2005 ADDITIONS Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Ramsarran THAT the order of the agenda be altered by receiving the following items for consideration: 1. Item 9 - Monthly Call Synopsis for February 2005. 2. Item 10 -Update on the Strategic Training Plan, One -Time Grant Program 3. Item 11 - Regional Dispatch issue CARRIED ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION 1. JOINT COUNCIL COMMITTEE - MARCH 30, 2005 - ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Joint Council Committee Minutes of February 9, 2005. Moved by Councillor Emanuel Seconded by Councillor Wallace THAT the Joint Council Committee Minutes of February 9, 2005 be approved. CARRIED 2. JOINT COUNCIL COMMITTEE - MARCH 30, 2005 - ITEM 2 REGION OF YORK- HEALTH AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 5 Report No. 5 of the Region of York's Health and Emergency Medical Services Committee regarding York Region EMS and Fire Services Training Opportunities and referred to staff for consideration and a report back to a future meeting. The Fire Chief and the Deputy Fire Chief addressed the Committee regarding the report and stated they would need to review and report back regarding any shortfalls. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace THAT Report No. 5 of the Region of York's Health and Emergency Medical Services Committee be received and referred to staff for consideration and a report back to the June 2005 Joint Council Committee meeting. CARRIED Yor*Fire Services -Joint Council Committee Meeting —March 30, 2005 Page 2 of 7 -26- COUNCIL - APRIL 12, 2005 3. JOINT COUNCIL COMMITTEE — MARCH 30, 2005 — ITEM 3 2005 FIRE SERVICES BUDGET AND BUDGET DRIVERS The Fire Chief reviewed the 2005 Fire Services Budget and Budget Drivers. Discussion ensued regarding the two additional staff positions for Deputy Fire Chief and Fire Prevention Inspector and the renovations to the Gorham Street fire hall. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace The Joint Council Committee recommends to Council: 1. THAT the 2005 Fire Services Budget go forward to budget deliberations; 2. AND THAT the Renovation budget amount of $100,000 be approved as part of the budget but not proceed until a plan is reviewed with the Town of Newmarket Council; 3. AND THAT the Fire Chief be given approval to prepare conceptual drawings and pricing for the proposed renovations at the Gorham Street and Edwards Street fire stations; 4. AND THAT the proposal to hire an additional Fire Prevention Inspector, as outlined in this budget, be approved; 5. AND THAT the second Deputy Fire Chief position be removed from the budget and deferred to 2006; 6. AND THAT the Fire Chief report back to the Committee before the 2006 budget deliberations on the two Deputy model; 7. AND THAT the Fire Chief report back to the Committee on the Wellness Program. CARRIED 4. JOINT COUNCIL COMMITTEE — MARCH 30, 2005 — ITEM 4 ADDITIONAL FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTOR The Chief Fire Prevention Officer provided the Committee with an update regarding the proposed hiring of an additional Fire Prevention Inspector. Moved by Councillor Ramsarran Seconded by John West THAT the information received from the Chief Fire Prevention Officer regarding the proposed hiring of an additional Fire Prevention Inspector be received. CARRIED York Fire Services -joint Council Committee Meeting r — March 30, 2005 Page 3 of 7 -27- COUNCIL - APRIL 12, 2005 5. JOINT COUNCIL COMMITTEE - MARCH 30, 2005 - ITEM 5 FIRE SERVICES REPORT 2005-03 - FIRE SERVICES TIERED RESPONSE Fire Services Report 2005-03 dated March 1, 2005 regarding Fire Services Tiered Response. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Emanuel THAT Fire Services Report 2005-03 dated March 1, 2005 regarding Fire Services Tiered Response be received for information purposes. CARRIED 6. JOINT COUNCIL COMMITTEE - MARCH 30, 2005 - ITEM 6 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADU) INFORMATION Accessory Dwelling Units Information sheet, application form and the Town of Newmarket By-law 2003-106 being a By-law for the Registration of Two -Unit Houses (Accessory Dwelling Units). Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace THAT the Accessory Dwelling Units Information sheet, application form and the Town of Newmarket By-law 2003-106 being a By-law for the Registration of Two - Units Houses (Accessory Dwelling Units) be received for information purposes. CARRIED 7. JOINT COUNCIL COMMITTEE - MARCH 30, 2005 - ITEM 7 OUTSTANDING LIST List of outstanding matters. Moved by Councillor Emanuel Seconded by Councillor Wallace THAT the Outstanding List be received. CARRIED Central York Fire Services -Joint Council Committee Meeting Minutes —March 30, 2009 Page 4 of ago COUNCIL - APRIL 12, 2005 ITEMS FOR DISTRIBUTION 8. JOINT COUNCIL COMMITTEE — MARCH 30, 2005 — ITEM 8 CALL BREAKDOWN The Fire Chief distributed a confidential call breakdown for the zone 6 area as requested by the Committee. Moved by Councillor Emanuel Seconded by Councillor Wallace THAT the confidential call breakdown for the zone 6 area be received. CARRIED 9. JOINT COUNCIL COMMITTEE — MARCH 30, 2005 — ITEM 9 MONTHLY CALL SYNOPSIS FOR FEBRUARY 2005 Monthly Call Synopsis for February 2005. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace THAT the Monthly Call Synopsis for February 2005 be received. CARRIED 10. JOINT COUNCIL COMMITTEE — MARCH 30, 2005 — ITEM 10 STRATEGIC TRAINING PLAN ONE-TIME GRANT PROGRAM The Fire Chief distributed information regarding the Strategic Training Plan One -Time Grant Program. Discussion ensued regarding the use of the grant money. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace THAT the money from the Strategic Training Plan One -Time Grant Program be placed in a reserve account until a decision can be made on how the funds should be utilized. CARRIED Central York Fire Services -Joint Council Committee Meeting Minutes —March 30, 2005 Page 5 of -29- COUNCIL - APRIL 12, 2005 NEW BUSINESS 11. JOINT COUNCIL COMMITTEE — MARCH 30, 2005 — ITEM 11 LETTER OF APPRECIATION Letter of appreciation from the Richmond Hill Fire Department and the Town of Richmond Hill for assistance offered by the members of Central York Fire Services on Monday, March 21, 2005. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace THAT the letter of appreciation from the Richmond Hill Fire Department and the Town of Richmond Hill for assistance offered by the members of Central York Fire Services on Monday, March 21, 2005 be received. CARRIED 12. JOINT COUNCIL COMMITTEE — MARCH 30, 2005 — ITEM 12 REGIONAL DISPATCH The Fire Chief gave a verbal report regarding the Regional dispatch issue and advised that the Region of York's Chief Administrative Officers will be discussing this matter at a future meeting. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace THAT the verbal report from the Fire Chief regarding the Regional dispatch issue be received. CARRIED RESOLUTION TO CONVENE INTO AN IN CAMERA SESSION: Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Emanuel THAT the Joint Council Committee resolve into an in camera session for the purpose of discussing labour relations or employee negotiations. CARRIED The Committee resolved into an in Camera Session at 3:30 p.m. after a five minute recess at which time the Fire Chief, the Assistant Solicitor and the Manager of Human Resources provided the Committee with a verbal update on the firefighter negotiations. The Fire Chief and the Deputy Fire Chief left the meeting at 4:10 p.m. Central York Fire Services -joint Council Committee Meeting Minutes —March 30, 2005 Page 6of7 -30- COUNCIL - APRIL 12, 2005 The Committee directed staff to provide a progress report to the Committee on the contract negotiations. The Committee resumed into public session at 4:15 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Ramsarran Seconded by Councillor West THAT the meeting adjourn. C , _;T:J t The meeting adjourned at 4:16 p.m. Date Councillor Springstein, Chair Central York Fire Services -joint Council Committee Meeting Minutes -March 30, 2005 Page 7 of -31- COUNCIL — APRIL 12, 2005 AGENDA ITEM # 5 EXTRACT FROM GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 05-10 HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2005 11 APPROVAL OFAGENDA General Committee recommends: THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department, with the following additional item, be approved: ➢ Deferral of Item 4 - BA05-002 — Variance to Sign By-law — Shoppers Drug Mart - 446 Hollandview Trail to the April 12, 2005 Council Meeting CARRIED —32— COUNCIL — APRIL 12, 2005 6 TOWN OF AURORA GENERAL COMMITTEE REPORT No. BA05-002 SUBJECT: Variance to Sign By-law— Shoppers Drug Mart— 446 Hollandview Trail FROM: Leo J. Grellette, Director of Building Administration DATE: April 5, 2005 RECOMMENDATIONS THAT Council approve the site specific request for a variance to By -Law 4622- 04Y as it affects the Shoppers Drug Mart at 446 Hollandview Trail so as to permit the Shoppers Drug Mart sign to project above the roofline of the building; and THAT Council provide direction with respect to the request for a variance to permit an additional 28 square metres of signage on the east wall for the purpose of providing life style images that are part of the new Shoppers Drug Mart image. BACKGROUND Staff recently received a request from Pride Signs, acting as the agent for Shoppers drug Mart, to vary the sign by-law to permit signage to project above the roofline of the building. In addition the applicant has further requested relief from the by-law so as to be permitted to place approximately 28 square metres of additional signage on the east elevation of the building for the sole purpose of placing life style images as shown on figures 2. COMMENTS Staff in reviewing the request met with the applicant to discuss both variances. Staff have no objection to the granting of the variance to permit the Shoppers Drug Mart sign to project above the roof. The facades that project above the roof have been designed as an integral part of the structural components of the building. In addition the entire sign does not project above the roofline as at least half the sign will be below the roofline. Staff have reviewed the recently revised by-law and need to bring proposed revisions forward in the near future and will be reviewing the wording pertaining to roof signs so as to recognize signage being placed on architectural components that project above rooflines but are still below building height restrictions. —33— COUNCIL — APRIL 12, 2005 5, 2005 - 2 - Report No. BA05-002 Council at their meeting of December 14, 2004 approved a revised sign by-law that generally increased the permitted signage on the majority of buildings in town and is consistent with some of the other Municipalities in the GTA. Shoppers now wish to enhance their signage through the utilization of life style images. These images are to be the new Shoppers image and as such fall within the definition of sign as set out in the by- law which implies that a sign is any advertising device used to identify, advertise or attract attention to any business. The proposed images will be set in false windows on the east elevation of the building facing directly onto Bayview Avenue. While the images themselves are not offensive they comprise approximately 30.4 square metres of signage. When reviewing the overall signage it appears that the provisions for sign area within the by-law will be exceeded by approximately 28square metre. The current bylaw permits a total of 25 square metres of signage on the east elevation. As can be seen the images will more than double the overall signage to approximately 53 square metres. While Staff would have some concerns with the request particularly in light of the recently revised by-law the applicants have requested that we bring their request forward so that Council may have an opportunity to decide on the merit, if any, of the images. In addition the applicants will be requesting delegation status in order to address this matter before Council. Council should be aware that Shoppers is proposing similar signage for their new store located at 15408 Yonge Street. The Yonge Street proposal has been vetted through the Heritage Advisory Committee which has requested a slight reduction in the Shoppers Drug Mart Sign but it will still require a variance as will proposed life style images. However staff feels that this should be an independent application for a variance that should be vetted through the Heritage Committee before being presented to Council. OPTIONS Council could deny the request and impose the provisions of the by-law. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Nil CONCLUSIONS Staff are satisfied that the request to permit signage to project above the roof is consistent with other applications and have no concerns with requesting that council grant this variance. However as requested by the applicant staff are asking council to provide direction with respect to the request to increase the allowable sign area to permit lifestyle images on the east elevation of the buildin*4— COUNCIL — APRIL 12, 2005 2005 - 3 - Report No. BA05-002 LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN Goal B- to support a healthy business environment that attracts new business an is responsive to the needs of our present business community. ATTACHMENTS Figure 1 — Application for Variance Figure 2 — Lifestyle Image Figure 3 - Wall sign detail Figure 4 - Definition of Sign Figure 5 - Site Plan PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW Management Team Meeting — March 29, 2005 Prepared by. Leo Grellette, ext. 4748 Leo J. of Building Administration —35— COUNCIL - APR I L 1�2, 2005 Town of Aurora Application For Variance Sign By-law #3400-92 Application must be accompanied by: 1) site plan showing location of all signs both existing and proposed, 2) plans showing the proposed sign configuration and size with full dimensions, (width, height in total, height to underside etc.) and, 3) a cheque in the amount of $150.00 to be non-refundable, 4) if the sign variance is approved, the applicant is obligated to make an application for a sign permit, please refer to the enclosed permit fee schedule. N.B. Prior to applying for the variance, the applicant should discuss all concerns thoroughly with the Director of Building Administration. Date of Application: ................................................................................ Address of Subject Property: ���P i-Ct7�la/1C�,✓I....?...1/ 1...................................... Postal Code: ..;1 Y..?J J R t Jam" ........................... Telephone No: Owner's Agent (if any):..4 .1,(._K... ro l.�' lrt!�1.. ryry:.............._.e.,.,............../............................. Address: .2..BQ....1.-e:O:F�.CQ. J... ).✓.l...L.�...l.....n??a YJ(!S/..�.2T.:......................... Postal Code: �%�. �...1..0.........I........................... Telephone No: s�.�9:. Q .:.O �. ....... Nature and extent of relief applied for (state specifically the permission being requested): �.:.....T. .10 ..2rcu n e..�J l� sr.U.....�s�........... %...........:..:... eve 2Vie-...q) . .... ..... p..P. .p�m..r.....4.!?2.. c.R....s/�n. ,(...............�i?�........ rD�QP{ {/�l z J Gt.L�P�1cv. /� � rovii'Q d. py� q��� -Fo- :,, r�ua!✓s� ra rEr Why'i§ it not sib�to compry wdh"th p ovrs�o�s oT the gn by-1aw`1 _1 Pi(<y pvi X/ix..�l?P�✓CdaeC ....5/. 7<U?�K...�?.. Qof.. /...AecQ..ro%//��o!Glfe../r?Z ... ?....�v�Dt...�1�..iG(�ee�:... cC('(.1./n 5i"!tom �t�f �Og ......;! � „�rcz `.. w�tl� �i�l �g of a e p.......... ......................................................... Current use of the subject property?: ... I....ao:7.&P...... Yi�l:!?....GU,Z:,��W..e/z,G?�.:............................................. ....................................................................................................... I .......................... .0 �� Signature of Owner/Owner's agent ate —36— Figure 1 —Application for Variance COUNCIL - APRIL 12, 2005 c1 VI l7 Z a J 1� z t� �i LqU CL 2 Ul M LU LU tm O U E E m E oEo E E 0 z Figure 2 - Lifestyle Image w Za O Nay+ z .0 _ J z 00 _Q O W Q J µv1 7L7Q a a ¢V z°19 tl3NIV13N 3415N1 UNIV13N MISNI wwL•gg wuiZ£Zt wwg•0S wwZ£ZL wW L'8£ W W L65Z i Ngi ,- o u . ll j rya O VVG4$JJ ry d8 Q oO 2 Z 2U' � LL w -37- COUNCIL — APRIL 12, 2005 r c� Lu z .0 Lu pCppL l�V tA 0 ISJ Lu L' -i CL U z i Y 99 a. im COUNCIL - APRIL 12, 2005 0 k �r /y L t ras mw yv iVL hem v f., Lu IrV.L L 5 N� »lF.•, .yay 1�T �.S Iv .+9 i.: w �{k qsI bV A N I t t S ® A m m n o0@a w z w H V -39- COUNCIL — APRIL 12, 2005 0 �n 0 z Lu '>S W Ln 0 sa z zz 0 0 o.zz 0 z —40— COUNCIL-.APRIL 12, 2005 # »... o . . . Lu \ > / ? .. \ / G�2 . = 22 a \� o iA o \ m o: I w -41- COUNCIL - APRIL 12, 2005 Figure 3 —Wall Sign Detail — mmiuou IIIIIIIII90 © ,IYV � • IL A■ �1.1o. II to � ■■�=�11 ��� . 77 . e „ �� ,III, ff 'ls ■ _ .� ■A$, III,. � �� _^y S : 11 ■■_; -42- COUNCIL — APRIL 12, 2005 By-law 4622-04.P . Page 5 of 26 2.21 SIGN: Means any advertising device and any structure, device, or any part thereof, or any device attached thereto, or painted or represented thereon, which is .used to identify, advertise, or attract attention to any object, project, place, activity, person, institution, organization, firm, group, commodity, profession, enterprise, industry or business, or which displays or includes any letter,; word, model, number, insignia, device or representation used as an announcement, direction or advertisement, located on the outside of or inside a building or structure and which is intended to be seen from off the premises or from a parking lot. —43— Figure 4 — Definition of Sign COUNCIL — APRIL 12, 2005 �e\� 0000000c0000a u o . - 000000e000eeoeo I OYY Figure 5 - Site Plan COUNCIL - APRIL 12, 2005 TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL SUBJECT: Site Plan Application John Hurlburt Holdings Limited Block G, Plan 475 15408 Yonge Street File: D11-03-05 FROM: Susan Seibert, Director of Planning DATE: April 12, 2005 RECOMMENDATIONS No. PL05-033- THAT ReportPL05-033 be received as information and that subject to the resolution all outstanding issues and the submission of all fees and securities, Council authorize the Director of Planning to enterinto a site plan agreement between John HurlburtHoldings Limited and the Town ofAurora respecting the construction ofan addition to an existing commercial building. BACKGROUND Location/Land Use The subject lands are located at the southwest corner of Yonge Street and Aurora Heights Drive (see Figures 1 & 2). The lands are approximately 9,370 sq. m (2.31 acres) in size and have a frontage of approximately 50 m (164 ft.) on Yonge Street. The lands are currently occupied by a commercial plaza. Surrounding Uses: North: Commercial; South: Condominium building and Hillary House; East: Commercial and residential; West: Aurora Community Centre. OFFICIAL PLAN The subject lands are designated "Commercial" by the Town of Aurora Official Plan and are located within the Town's "Heritage Resource Area". -45- COUNCIL — APRIL 12, 2005 April 12, 2005 - 2 - Report No. PL05-033 ZONING BY-LAW The lands are zoned "Shopping Centre Commercial (C4) Zone" and "Environmental Protection (EP) Zone" which permits a commercial plaza. The proposal conforms to the By-law. PROPOSAL Site Plan The applicant is proposing to renovate and construct an addition to Building A (formerly D- Mac Furniture) of the existing commercial plaza to permit a Shoppers Drug Mart store. The existing Shoppers Drug Mart store at Yonge Street and Wellington Street will re -locate to this site. The addition is approximately 263 sq.m (2825 sq.ft.) in size, which would increase Building A to a total gross floor area of 1394 sq. m (15005 sq. ft.) (see Figure 3). This property does not have any landscape works on the site. The applicant has acknowledged this, and proposes to provide landscaping within the municipal boulevard including street trees and shrubs along Aurora Heights Drive and Yonge Street. (see Figure 4) This application was reviewed and commented on by the Heritage Advisory Committee. The Committee supports the site plan which now includes such heritage features as garden wall features within the municipal boulevard along Aurora Heights Drive and Yonge Street, double coach light standards, a reduced sign and changes to the fagade of the proposed renovated Shoppers Drug Mart store. (see Figures 5, 6 & 7) The proposed elevations demonstrate a typical Shoppers Drug Mart brand store. Discussions took place between the Heritage Committee and Shoppers Drug Mart respecting the addition of a heritage theme or feature as part of the Life Style photo's proposed for the north fagade of the building. (see Figures 8 & 9) The elevation drawings have been reviewed and supported by the Town of Aurora's Controlling Architect and the Heritage Advisory Committee. In order to implement the Heritage Committee recommendations an encroachment agreement is required to be entered into between the Town and the applicant. The agreement will deal specifically with the location of the garden wall features within the municipal boulevard and the underground sprinkler system which is required to maintain the landscape works. The encroachment agreement will be before Council in the coming weeks. OPTIONS The site plan application could proceed with a report to Council for approval and authorization for the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement. Alternatively, in accordance with Council policy, the Director of Planning could be delegated authority to —46— COUNCIL — APRIL 12, 2005 April 12, 2005 -3- Report No. PL05-033 execute the agreement on behalf of the municipality. Given the applicant's desire to proceed expeditiously, Staff is able to deal with the site plan agreement through the delegation process, provided that Council is satisfied with the building as proposed. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Not applicable. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The Strategic Plan has goals of well -planned growth and conservation of cultural heritage and fiscal responsibility; efforts to balance these goals are supporting a healthy business environment that attracts new businesses and is responsive to the needs of our current business community. CONCLUSIONS The subject application can be dealt with most expeditiously at the Staff level. Accordingly, it is recommended that the matter be delegated to the Director of Planning to execute a site plan agreement between John Hurlburt Holdings Limited and the Town of Aurora, respecting the construction of an addition to an existing commercial building. Attachments Figure 1 - Location Plan Figure 2 - Survey Figure 3 - Site Plan Figure 4 - Landscape Plan Figure 5 - Site Plan Garden Wall Figure 6 & 7 - Garden Walls Figure 8 & 9 - Elevations PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW Management Team Meeting —April 6, 2005 Prepared, : Cristina Celebre, ext. 4343 sar eibert Director of Planning —47— \ra SUBJECT LANDS E WELLINGTON STREET WEST WELLINGTON STREET EAST in LOCATION PLAN APPLICANT: JOHN HURLBURT HOLDINGS LIMITED 0 50 100 FILE: D11.03-05 ® AumcmA AURORA PLANNING DEPARTMENT Metres DATE: APRIL 12, 2005 Scale 1:3,500 FIGURE 1 Location Plan Map created by the Town 6fPa Planning Department, April 5th, 2005. Base data ROUNCIL - APRIL 12, 2005 { o r D 2 £6 + NCS,'=, ig 04 m NOz 20 D oU qr+ Il N u�l•ir ... .O .i�r. .i y, ,. aw aEa A e© �4-al N WIx HlNr111,1I111M 4 9fI1N ��� l•JlllglQb)I ]II I;It•1'YrjM1 1yl! f1 Owl ,n N N9SIta 'nN 'Ixry 1 3I Iaw III H�00l.Idm4, (IIc r .I .. nl((.... ...... fi Lj , 9 � ` 'Iti � p •• 'Y. - �^'aA. k??� iii ' �ylrr. MM9160N . -4 9- OCIL — APRIL 12, 2005 a N i 99 o �O s-ri a�a aS S k ka O N ar Ry • m..0 M LU avvvvvv 14$fi fi gg '0 3 98 N 'asu _ 1081 0Oj e9 Muo rt9 w s z Cw — — a _ z ! a tleco 12 k w o 9�;a°:d®a a e � g m °9a. z 2., 4z, p / E / ry0 1 y / -MMuxaWfin M6wi J12, C Y4 g Be $��6 \\ / j @y@ BRA 3 W 2 efi' i 'pw.. IV. Yf � 0 p F o Mp 3 O yen 9 gAp 4e u.{ w M LL �- gill �o=gio 0 k ° (�,�,`��p yyrt� o {i Il�A1i:1:3-;ii'91 Lm!l° IiJ `F i ig! o!{i[1 1 rol.F. 11 RI it1FE�i1J1;�iFlpl 9 1s}F jJ t (�[J�iE['1 F !F 11i 1°11i 1 9 1�[ 311[ IrJIi EI3�lIs}�{ J �fi1 Pill!!;i L�[IJtlf{ l II ! 6i61tl [ til'i9° ; ii I.IJlii [ ¢� aEt i [�= 1011ft .... e 1 "31M all. ill 112 ,_, r f1 `a. —51— � D c LL. � !] !!_ g � 129 z§ � E § ) ){\§£ .6 ![ ., �JAT:� :� �M•(EIR!i � COUNCIL - APR I L 12,r)20R E FIGURE 6 10 5 N WALL 38 W W co Lij V Z `0 l LADEN WALL aA BUS SHELTER WREN WALL ZB WALL 1 COUNCIL - APRIL 12, 2005 I v E ,4eo ,4M am 4amFUS _j(� S I aiv,m I 111111111 S h1 2375 [ I I w x '14 j I I k =.k -54- 3R FIGURE 7 522 Mt. Suite 2f Toronto M4S 2N Tel.: (41 Fax: 41 mail p, www.pd ISSUE) FOR M NO' REVISIONS: CLIENT: John I Holdir 8312 M n..:a_ nr co W .7^ _V COUNCIL - APRIL 12, 2005 y ��f -00 @y@ed aw I$� �v�gi9i �94� 6�8� Z pg 8 MNil Nei hili $ 91$1to go Iia?¢§8 i�:835 .a ®X es e of all,go 3 d- g Hill Ogg iH yAA Y7 3 �� S b gg . @Ng� 312 r a 3 i'&� Y3 phu - 14 _ G y -55- w w w D C9 LL COUNCIL — APRIL 12, 2005 AGENDA ITEM # Genera! Committee (from in -camera meeting) Recommends: That the following individuals be appointed to the Secondary Dwelling Unit Task Force: Allan Fisher Michelle Haney-Kileeg Eric McCartney Deanne Seaward-Martyn Michael Swann Tim Tustin Ryan Wettlaufer —57— COUNCIL — APRIL 12, 2005 AGENDA ITEM # $ Corporate Services Clerk's Division 1 Municipal Drive, Box 1000 Aurora, ON L4G 6,11 Tel: 905-727-1375 Ext. 4222 Fax: 905-726-4732 e-mall: kewart ontcwn.aurora.on.ca Memo To: Mayor and Members of Council From: Karen Ewart, Administrative Co-ordinator/Deputy Clerk Date: April 7, 2005 Re: General Committee of April 5, 2005 - Item 12 Re: Correspondence from the Aurora Public Library Town of Aurora 2005 Accessibility Plan Councillor Buck has requested that the Council Extract from the March 8, 2005 Council meeting, regarding the ACCESS05-02 — February 24, 2005 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting, specifically the recommendation with respect to the bookshelves at the Aurora Public Library, be provided to Council as additional information to the correspondence from the Aurora Public Library Board. Im COUNCIL — APRIL 12, 2005 Vill 4. EXTRACT FROM COUNCIL MEETING NO. 05-09 HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2005 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION ACCESS-05-02 - February 24, 2005 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor West 1. THAT the Committee Record of the Accessibility Advisory Meeting held on February 24, 2005 be received for information; and 2. Town of Aurora 2005 Accessibility Plan THAT, subject to the results of the Facility Audit, the Draft 2005 Accessibility Plan, with the following additional New Actions for 2005, be approved as amended. Item BARRIER TYPE ACTION DEPT RESPONSIBLE Lower book physical Installation of Library #14 shelves drawers on the lower throughout two bookshelves to the library permit all patrons to review the spine of the books from a standing position 3. Correspondence from York Region Requesting endorsement of their recommendations regarding the New Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (Bill 118) THAT the correspondence from York Region regarding the New Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (Bill 188) be received and endorsed. 4. Correspondence from Mr. Cam Jackson, MPP Burlington, requesting endorsement of his petition THAT the correspondence be received; and —59— COUNCIL — APRIL 12, 2005 Item 4 Extract THAT the resolution from Mr. Cam Jackson, MPP Burlington, requesting that Mr. David Lepofsy, Chair of the Ontarians with Disabilities Act Committee become an integral part of the review and strengthening of New Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (Bill 188), be endorsed. 5. Correspondence from Ms Brenda Lobraico regarding accessibility to Older Retail Businesses THAT the correspondence from Ms Brenda Lobraicio, Chair of the Town of Whitchurch/Stouffville Accessibility Committee, regarding accessibility to older retail businesses, be received; and THAT staff advise Ms Lobraicio that this program currently has not been addressed by the Committee but will be considered in the future together with any provisions in the new Act. 6. Appointment of representative to sit on the Board of Directors for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind of York Region THAT Jim Hamilton be appointed as the Town of Aurora representative to the Board of Directors for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind of York Region. 7. Correspondence from Mr. A. Karmazyn, Manager of Facilities Notification from Linda Kinney of the Canadian Paraplegic Association ME Correspondence from Mr. A. Karmazyn, Manager of Facilities Update on the accessibility projects in the Town Hall. THAT the two items of correspondence from Mr. A. Karmazyn, Manager of Facilities Update on the accessibility projects in the Town Hall, be received. 8. Accessibility Parking Permits Issued by the Ministry of Transportation THAT a letter be sent to the Aurora Chamber of Commerce requesting that all businesses maintain their accessibility parking spaces; and THAT a reminder be placed in the "Notice Board" advising of the penalty of misusing the accessibility parking permits issued by the Ministry of Transportation; and COUNCIL — APRIL 12, 2005 Item 4 Extract page 2 THAT the Province of Ontario be requested to investigate issuing accessibility parking permits with a photograph of the permit holder on the actual permit, similar to the system utilized in the United Kingdom. CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE SENT BY.• ACTION DEPT.: B. Panizza, K. Ewart INFO DEPT.: CAO, Library, Leisure Services, K. Yemm, Accessibility File, M. Allen, By-law Services —61— COUNCIL — APRIL 12, 2005 AGENDA ITEM `_."' 01 hPlanning Department C. HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING COALITION I YORK REGION � ^^ 444ddd .. wwrN March 24, 2005 1 MAR 3 1 2005 Bob Panizza Director of Corporate Services/Municipal Clerk Town of Aurora P.O. Box 1000 100 John West Way Aurora, Ontario L4G 6J1 Dear Mr. Panizza, On behalf of the Human Services Planning Coalition we are forwarding, for your information, the attached resolution as approved by the HSPC at its meeting of February 16, 2005 and Regional Council on February 17, 2005. The HSPC was established in 2001 in recognition of the need for long-term, integrated planning and sustainable funding of human services in York Region. The HSPC strives to achieve two outcomes — one is greater efficiency with existing resources and the other is to bring new funding to York Region to address historical under -funding of human services and to meet the challenges of rapid growth in population and diversity. The HSPC has successfully brokered a number of initiatives (e.g. It's All Here Employment project, an ethno-cultural Inclusivity Action Plan and the Our Children report) to achieve greater efficiency with existing resources. It has also achieved success in documenting the extent and impact of under -funding of human services. Although it may not be reasonable to attribute success solely to the HSPC, since 2001 an additional $187.5 million in health care funding has come into York Region — representing a 53% increase in funding while the population grew by 12% during the same period. And yet York Region is still significantly under -funded in many health services compared to the provincial average and to other jurisdictions. Similarly, between 2001 and 2002 an additional $2.7 million in social services funding came into the region, but we are still significantly under -funded in most social service programs. —62— COUNCIL — APRIL 12, 2005 The HSPC has recommended the Province of Ontario address historical under -funding and rapid growth in York Region by adopting new models of funding based on per capita or per user allocations. It has also recommended that new funding models should adhere to principles of adequacy, affordability, equity, flexibility, stability and accountability. And finally, the HSPC has recommended the Province repatriate York Region property dollars being sent to Toronto for social services and redesign the GTA pooling formulae by applying principles of affordability, equity and accountability. Sincerely, Regional Councillor Joyce Frustaglio HSPC Co -Chair Bill Hogarth Director of Education, YRDSB HSPC Co -Chair 2 —63— COUNCIL — APRIL 12, 2005 Resolution from HSPC Whereas the Human Services Planning Coalition was established in 2001 to help ensure long-term, integrated planning and funding of human services in York Region, And Whereas the HSPC partners include representatives from all health, education, social and community service providers in York Region, And Whereas the HSPC first documented the extent and the impact of historical under - funding of health services in York Region in 2002 in the report Fair is Fair, And Whereas the HSPC first documented the extent and impact of historical under - funding of social services in York Region in 2003 in the report Towards a New Model for Social Services Funding, And Whereas the HSPC recognizes that a greater investment in social services in York Region is needed to keep pace with rapid growth and to catch up to historical under - funding, And Whereas the HSPC recognizes that property tax dollars should not be a core revenue source for social services, And Whereas the HSPC recommends the repatriation of York Region's property tax dollars being sent to Toronto for social services and a redesign of the GTA pooling formulae by applying principles of affordability, equity and accountability, And Whereas the Provincial Government has demanded that the Province of Ontario receive its fair share of funding from the Federal Government, Therefore be it resolved Regional Council stop sending pooling dollars, that have no accountability to York Region residents, to support social services and social housing programs in Toronto, And Be it further resolved that until funding for the implementation of Provincial social services is removed from property taxation, the Province of Ontario acknowledge that York Region is also entitled to its fair share of funding for the delivery of social services within York Region, And be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, all MPPs and Councils of 905 Regions. —64— 04/U7/U5 1%:51 FAX 416 345 6144 U901LINI(:A'1'10NS MUffMT-- ARFA L 12, 2005 Hydro One Networks Inc. 483 Bay iMeet North Toveer, 15" Floor Toronto, Onforio M5G 2P5 www.Hyr r eone.com Gary Schneider Manager — Transmission Approvals System Development Tel: )A16) 3455918 Fox: )416) 3A5h029 Ms Karen Ewart Administrative Co-ordi)ator/Deputy Clerk Town of Aurora Box 1000, 1 Municipal Drive Aurora, ON L4G 6J1 YIA P,rkXc 905-726-4732 Dear Ms. Ewart ------------------ AGENDA ITEM # O I hydro one April 6, 2005 Withd tawal of Supply to York Region Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study As yov are aware, Hydro One informed the Minister of the Envitonment on March 8 of its intendnn to withdraw the draft Environmental Study Report (ESR) for the Supply to York Region transmission line project from further consideration. As such, a decision by the Minister regard! ag requests by patties to have the Class EA study bumped up to an individual EA is no longer required. Hydro One decided to withdraw its draft ESR in light of reviews currently being undertaken by the Otltado Energy Board and the newly established Ontario Power Authority (OPA) to assess electri,;ity reliability issues in Ontario, including those in York Region, and identify possible solutions. Hydro One fully supports the OPA's mandate to examine a comprehensive range of electri,ity reliability and supply options, and will provide its full cooperation to assist the OPA in arriving at solutions to meet the province's electricity needs. Would you kindly bring this correspondence to the attention of Council and appropriate Town staff. [n the interim, if you have any questions about the status of this project, please don't hesitat e to contact me. We will also continue to post relevant information on the Supply to York Region Transmission Line Project page under the Public Consultation Section of our Web site at www.] 1ydroOne.Networks.cob1. Sincer:ly, l Gary Schnaider -65- COUNCIL — APRIL 12, 2005 161 RKHAN� of EXCELLENCE March 9, 2005 Mr. Bob Panizza Town of Aurora P. O. Box 1000 100 John West Way Aurora, ON L4G 6J1 RE: NEWMARIiET GENERATION PROJECT (13.8) Dear Mr. Panizza: Cleric's Department Corporate services Commission MAR 14 2005 This will confirm that at the meeting of Council held on March 8, 2005, Clause 1 of Report No. 8, was approved as follows: "That the presentation of Mr. Sam Mantenuto, Chief Operating Officer, Northland Power, regarding the Newmarket Generation Project, be received; And that the Town of Markham supports Aurora Hydro, Newmarket Hydro and the Town of Newmarket in their pursuit of the Northland Power local generation project subject to a satisfactory environmental screening process; And that the Province of Ontario, Minister of Energy, Minister of Environment, Ontario Power Authority, Town of Newmarket, Newmarket Hydro, the Town of Aurora, Aurora Hydro, PowerStream and the Region of York be advised accordingly." Yours sincerely, Sheila Birrell Town Clerk SB:mbp yAr..... e o,W mhniuia.d uwk ksWl ks e.e %nuryloubauuellMor 8, 200541 1 rep 8 - newmerket gen timr pmject. ao The Corporation of The Town of Markham - I-IM oUlpfrt Centre Boulevard, Markham, Ontario OR 9W3 Website: www.markham.ca •Tel: 475-4744 • Fax: 905-479-7771 COUNCIL - APRIL 12, 2005 -67-