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MINUTES - Council - 20120124 TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Tuesday, January 24, 2012 ATTENDANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Abel, Ballard, Buck, Gaertner, Gallo, Humfryes, Pirri, and Thompson MEMBERS ABSENT None OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Deputy Clerk/Manager of Administration, Director of Legal Services/Town Solicitor, Director of Building and By-law Services, Director of Parks and Recreation Services, Director of Planning and Development Services, Manager of Operations, Director of Corporate and Financial Services/Treasurer, and Council/Committee Secretary Following Open Forum, Mayor Dawe called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. II APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT the agenda as circulated by the Customer and Legislative Services Department be approved as presented. CARRIED III ADOPTION OF MINUTES Council Minutes of December 13, 2011 Special Council Minutes of December 19, 2011 Special Council – Public Planning Minutes of December 21, 2011 Special Council Minutes of January 16, 2012 Special Council Minutes of January 17, 2012 Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Ballard THAT the New Business/General Information portion of the Council minutes of December 13, 2011 be referred to staff for clarification with respect to waiving the Procedural By-law. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Page 2 of 6 Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT the Council minutes of December 13, 2011, the Special Council minutes of December 19, 2011, the Special Council – Public Planning minutes of December 21, 2011, the Special Council minutes of January 16, 2012, and the Special Council minutes of January 17, 2012 be adopted as printed and circulated. CARRIED IV PRESENTATIONS None V PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS Councillor Ballard reminded residents of warnings issued by the media and MPP, Frank Klees, regarding the sighting of coyotes within the Town limits. Councillor Humfryes advised that the annual Mardi Gras fundraiser for Southlake Regional Health Centre, which includes a Casino night, will be held at The Mansion on February 18, 2012. She advised that tickets and opportunities for sponsorship are available and that residents can either contact her or go to the website at www.mardigrasforsouthlake for more information. Councillor Pirri announced that nominations are being accepted until February 9, 2012 for the sixth annual York Region Character Community Awards. Mayor Dawe stated that the Electronic Waste Recycling Event this past Saturday, January 21, 2012 was a success with 16-18,000 pounds of e-waste collected. Mayor Dawe thanked staff who assisted with the event. Mayor Dawe noted that Big Brothers of York Region will be holding their annual Bowl-A-Thon on February 25, 2012 at Gateway Lanes in Aurora, and that the A & B Courier Walk or Run for Southlake will be held at the Aurora Community Centre on April 29, 2012 to raise funds for Southlake Regional Health Centre. He invited all to participate or support these worthwhile events. Mayor Dawe invited the community to attend the Aurora Winter Blues Festival, a fundraiser for the Aurora Food Pantry, being held on February 25, 2012 at Theatre Aurora. VI DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Item 1 (13 (5)) was identified for discussion. VII ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1 (with the exception of Item 13 subsection 5), 2, 3, and 4 were identified as items not requiring separate discussion. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Page 3 of 6 Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT the following recommendations respecting the matters listed as “Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion” be adopted as submitted to Council and staff be authorized to take all necessary action required to give effect to same: 1. General Committee Meeting Report of January 17, 2012 THAT the General Committee meeting report of January 17, 2012 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be approved, with the exception of Item 13 subsection 5. 2. Special General Committee Meeting – Capital & Operating Budget Review & Public Consultation Report of December 19, 2011 THAT the Special General Committee meeting – Capital & Operating Budget Review & Public Consultation report of December 19, 2011 be received for information. 3. Memorandum from Mayor Dawe Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Highlights – December 16th Meeting of the Board THAT Council receive the correspondence for information. 4. Memorandum from Councillor Thompson Re: Correspondence – DRAFT Terms of Reference – Finance Advisory Committee THAT Council receive the correspondence for information. CARRIED VIII DELEGATIONS None IX CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION 1. General Committee Meeting Report of January 17, 2012 (13) HAC12-01 – Heritage Advisory Committee Report, December 16, 2011 (5) HAC11-025 – Demolition Application for Designated Heritage Structure Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act 15086-15088 Yonge Street “The George Browning House” Related Reports (PL09-72, PL09-078, & PL11-32) Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Buck THAT report HAC11-025 be received; and Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Page 4 of 6 THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council to consent to the demolition application with the understanding that the applicant will salvage any and all items that can be used from the building. Moved by Councillor Ballard Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT this item be deferred to the next Heritage Advisory Committee meeting. On a recorded vote, the motion was DEFEATED. YEAS: 3 NAYS: 6 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Ballard, Gaertner, and Mayor Dawe VOTING NAYS: Councillors Abel, Buck, Gallo, Humfryes, Pirri, and Thompson Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Buck THAT report HAC11-025 be received; and THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council to consent to the demolition application with the understanding that the applicant will salvage any and all items that can be used from the building. On a recorded vote, the motion CARRIED YEAS: 7 NAYS: 2 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Buck, Gallo, Humfryes, Pirri, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe VOTING NAYS: Councillors Ballard and Gaertner X NOTICES OF MOTION/MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN (i) Notices of Motion None (ii) Motions for Which Notice Has Been Given (a) Councillor Thompson Re: Finance Advisory Committee Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Pirri WHEREAS the Town previously had a Finance Advisory Committee which provided advice to Council and the Corporation on capital planning initiatives, fiscal responsibilities and advance input into the annual budgeting processes. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT a Finance Advisory Committee be established for the remainder of this term and a new Terms of Reference be established to reflect the current needs of the Corporation and Council with a particular focus on the annual budget process. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Page 5 of 6 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Ballard THAT the Finance Advisory Committee be a committee of Council as a whole. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Pirri WHEREAS the Town previously had a Finance Advisory Committee which provided advice to Council and the Corporation on capital planning initiatives, fiscal responsibilities and advance input into the annual budgeting processes. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT a Finance Advisory Committee be established for the remainder of this term and a new Terms of Reference be established to reflect the current needs of the Corporation and Council with a particular focus on the annual budget process; and THAT this be a committee of Council as a whole. CARRIED AS AMENDED. XI REGIONAL REPORT None XII NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION Councillor Abel advised that he will likely bring forward a Notice of Motion regarding the Emerald Ash Borer. Councillor Buck advised that she received an email regarding a grating for catchbasins that claims to reduce pollutants that make their way into the storm system and water courses. She suggested that Infrastructure and Environmental Services follow up for more information. XIII READING OF BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT the following listed by-laws be given first, second, and third readings and enacted: 5396-12 BEING A BY-LAW to designate and erect stop signs at the intersection of Orchard Heights Boulevard and Fielding Drive 5399-12 BEING A BY-LAW to levy Interim Property Taxes for the 2012 taxation year CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Page 6 of 6 Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Ballard THAT the following listed confirming by-law be given first, second, and third readings and enacted: 5401-12 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from Council Meeting on January 24, 2012 CARRIED XIV CLOSED SESSION None XV ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:49 p.m. CARRIED _______________________________ ________________________________ GEOFFREY DAWE, MAYOR CINDY MAHER, DEPUTY CLERK THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 24, 2012 RECEIVED FINAL APPROVAL AT COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 14, 2012.