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MINUTES - Council - 20121218 THE TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Tuesday, December 18, 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, Director of Customer and Legislative Services/Town Clerk, Director of Legal Services/Town Solicitor, Director of Building and By- law Services, Director of Corporate and Financial Services/Treasurer, Director of Infrastructure and Environmental Services, Director of Parks and Recreation Services, Director of Planning and Development Services, and Council/Committee Secretary Following Open Forum, Mayor Dawe called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. I DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. II APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT the agenda as circulated by the Customer and Legislative Services Department be approved. CARRIED III ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES Council Minutes of November 27, 2012 Special Council – Public Planning Minutes of November 28, 2012 Special Council Minutes of December 4, 2012 Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT the Council minutes of November 27, 2012, the Special Council – Public Planning minutes of November 28, 2012, and the Special Council minutes of December 4, 2012 be adopted as printed and circulated. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, December 18, 2012 Page 2 of 14 IV PRESENTATIONS None V PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS Councillor Ballard commented on his attendance at the Queen’s York Rangers Cadet Mess Dinner held last week in Georgina. Councillor Gallo noted that he attended the Annual General Meeting of the Aurora Youth Soccer Club and extended his congratulations to the new Board of Directors. Councillor Abel invited volunteers to assist in the Salvation Army Kettle Drive and thanked the Seniors and the Aurora Youth Soccer Club for their assistance in this worthwhile cause. Councillor Abel noted that the Somerville Dance Academy is having a showcase on Sunday, December 23 that raises funds for Relay for Life. Mayor Dawe presented Council with a sculpture made from wood taken from the Petch House and carved in the shape of a shoe from that era. Mayor Dawe said that he received a call from Lois Brown, MP advising that the Town of Aurora was successful on two applications that received approval for infrastructure grant funding in the amount of $261,000 for the Aurora Community Centre and $280,000 for the Aurora Family Leisure Complex. VI DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1(2), 1(3), 1(4), 1(5), 1(7), 1(10), 1(11), 1(12), 1(16), and 5 were identified for discussion. VII ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1 (with the exception of subsections 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12, and 16), and 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9 were identified as items not requiring separate discussion. Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Gaertner 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 December 11, 2012 THAT the General Committee meeting report of December 11, 2012 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be approved, with the exception of subsections, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12, and 16. 2. Special General Committee – 2013 Budget Review Meeting Report of November 19, 2012 THAT the Special General Committee – 2013 Budget Review meeting report of November 19, 2012 be received for information. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, December 18, 2012 Page 3 of 14 3. Special General Committee – 2013 Budget Review Meeting Report of November 26, 2012 THAT the Special General Committee – 2013 Budget Review meeting report of November 26, 2012 be received for information. 4. Special General Committee – 2013 Budget Review Meeting Report of December 4, 2012 THAT the Special General Committee – 2013 Budget Review meeting report of December 4, 2012 be received for information. 6. Memorandum from the Director of Corporate and Financial Services/Treasurer Re: CFS12-045 – Central York Fire Services 2013 Operating & Capital Budget (Item 4 at the Special General Committee – 2013 Budget Review Meeting held Tuesday, December 4, 2012) THAT the memorandum regarding CFS12-045 – Central York Fire Services 2013 Operating & Capital Budget be received; and THAT Council approve the funding of the Town of Aurora’s share of the Central York Fire Services 2013 Operating & Capital Budget, as approved by the Joint Council Committee; and THAT the approved funding be reflected in the final 2013 Operating Budget when it is brought forward for approval in 2013. 7. Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Development Services Re: Item #2 – General Committee Agenda of December 11, 2012 Planning Report No. PL12-043 Perwick Investments Limited Replacement Figures 3–5 THAT the memorandum regarding Item #2 – General Committee Agenda of December 11, 2012, Planning Report No. PL12-043, Perwick Investments Limited, Replacement Figures 3–5 be received for information. 8. Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Development Services Re: Status Update on the Proposed Plans of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications within the 2C Secondary Plan (West) Area THAT the memorandum regarding Status Update on the Proposed Plans of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications within the 2C Secondary Plan (West) Area be received for information. 9. Memorandum from Mayor Dawe Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Highlights November 23rd Meeting of the Board THAT the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Highlights – November 23rd Meeting of the Board be received for information. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, December 18, 2012 Page 4 of 14 VIII DELEGATIONS None IX CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT Motion for Which Notice Has Been Given (a) Re: SLAPP Lawsuit be brought forward for consideration. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT New Business be brought forward for consideration regarding comments made by the Aurora Youth Soccer Club in Open Forum before Motion for Which Notice Has Been Given (a) Re: SLAPP Lawsuit. CARRIED XII NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION Councillor Gallo requested Council’s consideration regarding comments made by the Aurora Youth Soccer Club in Open Forum and their request to sit on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, and the potential formation of a second youth soccer club. The Director of Parks and Recreation Services noted that he has spoken with the Aurora Youth Soccer Club and advised them that the advisory meetings are public and anyone can attend or delegate on any item they wish. He advised that there was an appointment for a member of Sport Aurora to be a member as per the Terms of Reference. The Director advised that all sports groups are treated equally and that currently there is no second soccer group but there has been discussion regarding one. Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT the Procedural By-law be waived to allow for a Motion. CARRIED (two-thirds majority) Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT staff prepare a report regarding the Terms of Reference for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Ballard Seconded by Councillor Buck THAT the Procedural By-law be waived to allow for a Motion. CARRIED (two-thirds majority) Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, December 18, 2012 Page 5 of 14 Moved by Councillor Gallo Seconded by Councillor Buck THAT staff report back on the issue of two or more non-profit sports groups within the Town of Aurora. CARRIED X NOTICES OF MOTION/MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN (ii) Motions for Which Notice Has Been Given (a) Councillor Thompson Re: SLAPP Lawsuit Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Abel WHEREAS on September 15, 2010 Aurora Town Council passed a resolution authorizing the Town Solicitor to retain external legal counsel to take any and all actions to bring resolution to this matter; and WHEREAS in his legal decision Master Hawkins stated, unequivocally, that this action was SLAPP litigation, an acronym for Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation, a tactic which is often viewed as a means to silence, intimidate and deter people from participating in discussions on matters of public interest; and WHEREAS Freedom of Expression is at the core of any SLAPP suit; and WHEREAS neighbouring communities, such as Markham, are examining steps to try and protect the municipality and its residents from SLAPP suits. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Legal Services staff put together, for information purposes only, a report regarding SLAPP legislation that identifies any similar issues that have occurred in other municipalities, and summarizes what has been done in these communities to address these issues; and FURTHER THAT staff report back on what measures have been implemented to ensure that the events and decisions leading up to the result to fund the SLAPP suit do not occur in the future, and recommend any additional measures that should be considered to safeguard the residents of this Town from any further SLAPP action suits by an elected official; and FURTHER THAT Legal Services staff be directed to report back, in Closed Session, to provide legal advice on the financial implications of the decision by Master Hawkins with specific reference to the possibility of recovery of any and all monies spent by the Town, and the issuance of a written statement expressing regret to those residents named in the lawsuit; and FINALLY FURTHER THAT the Mayor, on behalf of Council, advocate and write a letter to the Province urging better legislative protection for citizens against SLAPP lawsuits and ask them to adopt the measures put forward by the Anti-SLAPP Advisory Panel in 2010, measures that the Panel proposed which, in their opinion, should encourage freedom of expression on matters of public interest, and discourage use of the courts in ways that unduly limit that freedom. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, December 18, 2012 Page 6 of 14 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 1. General Committee Meeting Report of December 11, 2012 (2) PL12-043 – Applications to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Perwick Investments Limited Northeast Corner of John West Way & Wellington St. E. Files: D09-03-05 & D14-16-05 Main Motion Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT report PL12-043 be received; and THAT Application to Amend the Official Plan File: D09-03-05 be approved, to redesignate the subject lands from “Aurora Promenade General” to “Aurora Promenade General Special” to permit site specific development standards to facilitate a one-storey 1,255m2 (13,509ft2) multi-unit retail plaza; and THAT Application to Amend the Zoning By-law File: D14-16-05 be approved, to rezone the subject lands from “Office Commercial (C6) Zone” to a site specific “Shopping Centre Commercial (C4) Exception Zone” to permit a one-storey 1,255m2 (13,509ft2) multi-unit retail plaza; and THAT by-laws to adopt the Official Plan Amendment and implementing zoning be presented at a future Council meeting for enactment. Amendment Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Ballard THAT “convenience retail store” and “retail stores” be removed from the definitions of approved uses. DEFEATED Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT this item be deferred to the end of January, 2013. CARRIED 1. General Committee Meeting Report of December 11, 2012 (3) PL12-059 – Application for Site Plan Approval Wells Street Schoolhouse Lofts Inc. 64 Wells Street, Part Lots 3 and 8-13, Plan 68 File: D11-10-12; Related Files: D09-01-12 & D14-06-12 Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT report PL12-059 be received; and Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, December 18, 2012 Page 7 of 14 THAT subject to any issues or comments raised by Council, that Site Plan Application D11-10-12 be approved to permit the conversion of the former elementary school into a 4-storey, 39-unit residential condominium; and THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the Site Plan Agreement, including any and all documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to same. CARRIED 1. General Committee Meeting Report of December 11, 2012 (4) PL12-060 – Award of Contract – Community Improvement Plan Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT report PL12-060 be received; and THAT Council award RFP No. PDS 2012-32 to Sierra Planning & Management for professional consulting services related to the development of the Community Improvement Plan for the Aurora Promenade to an upset limit of $96,520.00 plus disbursements and HST; and THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute a Consulting Agreement with Sierra Planning & Management with respect to the award of RFP No. PDS 2012-32, including any and all documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to same. On a recorded vote the motion CARRIED. YEAS: 8 NAYS: 1 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Ballard, Gaertner, Gallo, Humfryes, Pirri, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe VOTING NAYS: Councillor Buck Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT Item 5 be brought forward for consideration. CARRIED 5. CFS12-049 – 2013 Early Approval Capital Budget Main Motion Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT the 2013 Capital Budget for Repair and Replacement of existing infrastructure totalling $7,231,900 ($6,721,900 Approved and $510,000 Approved Pending Further Report Back) as listed in Schedule 1, which reflects all revisions recommended for approval by Budget Committee, be approved; and THAT the 2013 Capital Budget for Growth and New Capital totalling $19,515,900 ($15,431,900 Approved, $3,284,000 Approved Pending Further Report Back and $800,000 Design Portion Approved, Construction Portion Pending Further Report Back), as listed in Schedule 2, which reflects all revisions recommended for approval by Budget Committee, be approved; and Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, December 18, 2012 Page 8 of 14 THAT the 2013 Capital Budget for Studies and Other Projects totalling $235,000 as listed in Schedule 3, which reflects all revisions recommended for approval by Budget Committee, be approved. Amendment Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT Project 72099 be moved from the “Deferred to Out Years” list to “Approved”. On a recorded vote the motion was DEFEATED. YEAS: 4 NAYS: 5 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Humfryes, Pirri, and Mayor Dawe VOTING NAYS: Councillors Ballard, Buck, Gaertner, Gallo, and Thompson Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT staff report back regarding the Aurora Family Leisure Complex parking lot. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Gallo Seconded by Councillor Buck THAT this item be deferred to the January 15, 2013 General Committee meeting. On a recorded vote the motion CARRIED. YEAS: 7 NAYS: 2 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Ballard, Buck, Gaertner, Gallo, Humfryes, and Thompson VOTING NAYS: Councillor Pirri and Mayor Dawe 1. General Committee Meeting Report of December 11, 2012 (5) PL12-062 – Application for Site Plan Approval L.A.C. Management Inc. 212 and 218 Earl Stewart Drive Lots 17 and 18, 65M-2873 File: D11-11-12 Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT report PL12-062 be received; and THAT, subject to any issues or comments raised by Council, Site Plan Application D11-11-12 be approved to permit the development of the lands for two industrial buildings; and THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the Site Plan Agreement, including any and all documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to same. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, December 18, 2012 Page 9 of 14 Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT Item 1(10) be brought forward for consideration. CARRIED 1. General Committee Meeting Report of December 11, 2012 (10) CFS12-048 – 2012 Operating Surplus/Deficit Control By-law Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT report CFS12-048 be received; and THAT By-law Number 5476-12 be adopted to authorize the Treasurer and the Chief Administrative Officer to make necessary year-end adjustments and to allocate any 2012 Operating Fund surplus in the following order of priority: i. Any unspent funds allocated in the 2012 Budget for suggested expenditures be returned to the respective original reserve and reserve fund sources. ii. That any net Building Permit revenue surplus/deficit be allocated to/funded from the Building Department Fees Reserve. iii. Up to a maximum of the first $100,000.00 of any remaining surplus be retained for 2013 Budget funding, subject to Council’s 2013 budget deliberations. iv. Up to a maximum of $100,000.00 of any then remaining surplus be allocated to the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund to assist with stabilizing tax rates in future years which may experience fluctuations due to significant changes in service levels or municipal costs, or changes in expected revenues. v. That the remainder of any surplus may be allocated to budget carry- forward items, being Council approved projects or initiatives funded in the Operating Fund in the subject year, but not started by year end. vi. That the remainder of any surplus be allocated to the municipal capital reserves. vii. That alternatively, in the event of a year-end operating deficit, adjustments i, and ii above are authorized, with the remaining net shortfall to be funded from stabilization reserves or other appropriate reserves, with such adjustment authorized to occur prior to or after December 31, 2012; and THAT the provisions made within By-law Number 5476-12 be adopted to authorize the Treasurer and the Chief Administrative Officer to allocate any 2012 surplus or alternatively fund any deficit in the Water, Wastewater, or Stormwater budgets to or from the appropriate related reserve accounts; and THAT the Treasurer and Chief Administrative Officer report to Council through General Committee after the year end surplus/deficit control adjustments and allocations have been performed. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, December 18, 2012 Page 10 of 14 On a recorded vote the motion CARRIED. YEAS: 5 NAYS: 4 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Pirri, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe VOTING NAYS: Councillors Ballard, Buck, Gallo, and Humfryes 1. General Committee Meeting Report of December 11, 2012 (7) CAO12-023 – Final Report – New Agreement for the Provision of Cultural Services at the Aurora Cultural Centre Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT report CAO12-023 be received; and THAT this report, together with the following recommendations, be forwarded to the January 15, 2013 General Committee meeting for consideration: THAT the proposed Provision of Cultural Services Agreement presented in the report as Attachment #1 be approved; and THAT the proposed lease for Church Street School presented as Attachment #2 be approved; and THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give effect to same; and THAT the first quarterly payment be made to the Centre for January 1, 2013, capped at one-quarter of the Centre’s 2012 level of funding to ensure continued operation of the Centre in advance of Council Budget consideration. On a recorded vote the motion CARRIED. YEAS: 7 NAYS: 2 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Ballard, Gaertner, Gallo, Humfryes, Pirri, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe VOTING NAYS: Councillors Abel and Buck 1. General Committee Meeting Report of December 11, 2012 (11) CLS12-029 – Accessibility Considerations in the Council Chambers Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT this item be deferred until the staff report regarding Town Hall Renovations is submitted in January, 2013. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, December 18, 2012 Page 11 of 14 1. General Committee Meeting Report of December 11, 2012 (12) CLS12-030 – Pending List Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT report CLS12-030, as amended, be received for information. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT the Procedural By-law be waived to extend the hour. CARRIED 1. General Committee Meeting Report of December 11, 2012 (16) PR12-043 – 2B Lands Stormwater Management (SWM) Facility Monitoring and Water Balance Monitoring Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT report PR12-043 be received; and THAT Council award a contract to North-South Environmental Inc. as a Sole Source Purchase in accordance with subsection 6.13 of the Town’s Procurement By-law Number 4621-04.F; and THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute a Consulting Agreement with North-South Environmental Inc., including any and all documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to same. Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT this item be deferred pending a report on the outstanding studies. CARRIED X NOTICES OF MOTION/MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN (i) Notices of Motion (a) Councillor Abel Re: Community Ramp Project WHEREAS Local Businesses are desirous of improving accessibility to their place of business; and WHEREAS municipalities such as Toronto, Whitchurch-Stouffville, and two municipalities in British Columbia have already embarked on a project such as this; and WHEREAS there are partnering opportunities with the local Chamber of Commerce and building suppliers; and WHEREAS there are opportunities to apply for Grant Funding. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to investigate and report back to Council on the feasibility of a Community Ramp Project initiative. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, December 18, 2012 Page 12 of 14 (b) Mayor Dawe Re: Service Level Review WHEREAS the Town of Aurora prides itself on providing a high level of service to our residents, and WHEREAS it is recognized by Council that there is an implicit cost to any level of service that we provide to the residents, and WHEREAS Council is currently budgeting for the 2013 year, and desires to be cognizant of the tax burden on our residents. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff investigate the process of implementing a service level review and report back to Council as soon as is feasible. (c) Mayor Dawe Re: Third-Party Use of Town Facilities WHEREAS the Town of Aurora prides itself on providing a wide variety of facilities to our residents; and WHEREAS those facilities are used to provide a wide variety of programming options; and WHEREAS there are a number of third-party event organizers who book our facilities to provide their own programming, including, but not limited to, corporate events, commercial enterprises, community gatherings, festivals, etc.; and WHEREAS Council currently has no set procedures on dealing with complex third-party events, leaving staff at a disadvantage. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff develop a policy for the effective management of third-party events. This policy should address, among other items, fencing of Town facilities, providing a “beer garden,” and length of operations (both hours and days). (ii) Motions for Which Notice Has Been Given (b) Councillor Pirri Re: Quick Response (QR) Codes Main Motion Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Thompson WHEREAS Quick Response (QR) codes are now used in a wide range of applications from package tracking, ticketing, loyalty marketing as well as in store product marketing; and WHEREAS free applications on smart phones allow individuals to utilize QR codes; and WHEREAS a QR code can direct an individual to a specific website; and WHEREAS the Town of Aurora is currently looking at new options for the Aurora.ca website; and WHEREAS a QR code could be utilized to provide residents with more information on any given topic; and Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, December 18, 2012 Page 13 of 14 WHEREAS this technology could be utilized on planning notices, in municipal leisure guides, on advertising, as well as in a variety of different ways. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in the month of April, staff be directed to bring back a report outlining the costs and feasibility of utilizing QR codes on a regular and continuing basis. Amendment Moved by Councillor Gallo Seconded by Councillor Ballard THAT other applications be explored. CARRIED On a recorded vote the main motion as amended CARRIED. YEAS: 9 NAYS: 0 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Ballard, Buck, Gaertner, Gallo, Humfryes, Pirri, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe VOTING NAYS: None XI REGIONAL REPORT York Regional Council Highlights – December 13, 2012 – Mayor’s Report Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT the Regional Report be received for information. CARRIED XII NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION Councillor Ballard noted that the current procedure as to how Council is informed regarding legal action against the Town does not keep Council abreast in a timely fashion. The Director of Legal Services/Town Solicitor responded that he had briefed Council initially as per the current practice and that the matter was in the hands of the Town’s insurance company. Councillor Buck advised that this same practice occurred three years ago. Mayor Dawe advised Councillor Ballard to bring forward a notice of motion for a review of the current practice. Councillor Buck requested a chart of tax, water, and sewer rate increases to date over the current term of Council. Councillor Humfryes said that she had received calls from residents regarding the tax rate. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, December 18, 2012 Page 14 of 14 XIII READING OF BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT the following listed by-laws be given first, second, and third readings and enacted: 5439-12 BEING A BY-LAW to establish the Aurora Hydro Sale Investment Reserve Fund 5440-12 BEING A BY-LAW to establish the Council Discretionary Reserve Fund 5474-12 BEING A BY-LAW to levy Interim Property Taxes for the 2013 taxation year 5476-12 BEING A BY-LAW to allocate any 2012 Operating Fund surplus and any 2012 Water and Wastewater Operating Fund surplus or deficit CARRIED Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT the following listed confirming by-law be given first, second, and third readings and enacted: 5478-12 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from Council Meeting on December 18, 2012 CARRIED XIV CLOSED SESSION None XV ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Gallo THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:58 p.m. CARRIED ________________________________ ________________________________ GEOFFREY DAWE, MAYOR JOHN D. LEACH, TOWN CLERK THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 18, 2012 RECEIVED FINAL APPROVAL AT COUNCIL ON JANUARY 22, 2013.