MINUTES - Council - 20130716
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Abel, Ballard
(arrived 6:01 p.m.), Buck, Gaertner (arrived 6:02 p.m.),
Gallo, Humfryes (arrived 6:37 p.m.), Pirri, and
Thompson
MEMBERS ABSENT None
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Customer and
Legislative Services/Town Clerk, Director of Building and
By-law Services, Director of Corporate and Financial
Services/Treasurer, Director of Infrastructure and
Environmental Services, Director of Legal
Services/Town Solicitor, Director of Parks and
Recreation Services, Director of Planning and
Development Services, and Council/Committee
Secretary
Mayor Dawe called the meeting to order at 6 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 Thompson
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Customer and Legislative Services
Department, with the following addition, be approved:
Additional Information to Item 6
Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation Services
Re: Additional Information to Report PR13-033 – Aurora Historical
Collection
CARRIED
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III ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
Council Minutes of June 25, 2013
Special Council – Public Planning Minutes of June 26, 2013
Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT the Council minutes of June 25, 2013 and the Special Council – Public
Planning minutes of June 26, 2013 be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
XIV CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Thompson
THAT Council resolve into a General Committee Closed Session to consider:
1. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Town or
Local Board; Re: Report PL13-048 – Potential Purchase of Lands
2. Litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative
tribunals, affecting the Town or a Local Board; Re: Report LGL13-010 –
Fill By-law and Zoning By-law Violations – 14476 Yonge Street
3. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including a Town or
Local Board employee; Re: Report CLS13-020 – Appointment to the
Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards Committee
4. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including a Town or
Local Board employee; Re: Heritage Advisory Committee Closed Session
Minutes of July 8, 2013
CARRIED
Council recessed at 6:04 p.m. and reconvened at 7:27 p.m. following Open Forum.
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT the Council meeting be reconvened into open session.
CARRIED
IV PRESENTATIONS
(a) Rosemary Park, representing York Region Community Information and
Volunteer Centre – Info Aurora
Re: Info Aurora Closing Operations
Ms Park presented an overview of the background and accomplishments of Info
Aurora and the many services provided by its volunteers at Town Hall. She thanked
the 21 volunteers for their contributions over the past 11 years. Ms Park advised that
Info Aurora staff and volunteers will be working on the new www.settlement.civc.ca
settlement services directory and will be holding conversations with Aurora
stakeholders about continuing to provide services in Aurora.
Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT the presentation be received for information.
CARRIED
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(b) Cortney Cassidy and Steve Hinder, representing Southlake Regional Health
Centre Foundation
Re: Presentation of Mayor’s Cup for the 2013 Nature’s Emporium Run or Walk
for Southlake
Mr. Hinder, Chair of the Run or Walk for Southlake, expressed appreciation to each
municipality that participated noting there were more than 1,460 participants and
more than 150 volunteers that day who helped to raise $159,000 in pledges. He
reported the net amount raised was $226,000 and the funds will help projects such
as the redevelopment of the diagnostic imaging unit including advanced MRI
equipment. Mr. Hinder advised there were seven team challenges, including the
Mayor’s municipal challenge, and he congratulated the Town of Aurora for winning
the Cup having raised $9,735. Ms Cassidy presented the Mayor’s Cup to Mayor
Dawe and the Mayor thanked the residents of Aurora for their contributions.
Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Thompson
THAT the presentation be received for information.
CARRIED
V PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Gallo encouraged everyone to vote for the Aurora Youth Soccer Club’s U9
Aurora Stinger Girls to help them become the BMO Team of the Week 2013
Champions by registering their votes at http://bmosoccer.com/.
Councillor Buck expressed thanks to the Mayor and members of Council that
attended and supported the Special Olympics Ontario 2013 Summer Games. She
acknowledged the hundreds of volunteers from across the Region who contributed to
its success and thanked the people of Aurora and the Region who supported this
very special event.
Councillor Abel announced that the Aurora Seniors’ Centre will be holding a
barbecue every Wednesday with doors opening at 11:30 a.m.
Councillor Abel extended congratulations to the York Region 55+ Seniors for their
2013 Summer Games held in May where their winnings included nine golds, three
silvers, and six bronzes for a total of 18 medals.
Councillor Abel extended congratulations to Gerald “Bud” Switzer for his national
recognition as a finalist in the Senior Star musical competition.
Councillor Abel expressed praise for the York Regional Police for their great
organization and volunteers in relation to the Special Olympics events. He noted the
positive feedback he received about the Town’s Parks and Recreation Services staff
and the exceptional venues they provided for the events, and he expressed
appreciation to St. Andrew’s College and the Optimists for their involvement.
Councillor Thompson advised that he visited A&F Hair Elite on the weekend and
extended congratulations, on behalf of the Mayor and Council, to Frank Scarvello
who is celebrating 50 years of continuous service.
Councillor Humfryes extended a reminder that the Aurora Farmers’ Market is held
every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. She noted there will be lots of entertainment
this weekend and hopes to see everyone there.
Councillor Gaertner extended congratulations to the Town’s Deputy Clerk, Cindy
Maher, for accomplishing her Certified Municipal Officer (CMO) designation.
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Councillor Pirri extended congratulations to the Town’s Parks and Recreation
Services staff for their work involving the Petch House and the newly-installed Bocce
courts at the Aurora Seniors’ Centre.
Mayor Dawe said he echoed the earlier comments regarding the Special Olympics
and that he also received great feedback about Town staff. He expressed
appreciation to staff and added that the York Regional Police did a spectacular job on
the Games opening and he was impressed by the enthusiasm of the athletes.
Mayor Dawe advised he attended an event on Saturday at the Aurora Cultural
Centre which included a fundraising opportunity to ring the newly-restored school bell
for a donation of two dollars.
Mayor Dawe extended the Town’s condolences to the residents of Lac-Mégantic,
Quebec.
XIV CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Ballard
THAT Council adopt the confidential recommendations of the General
Committee Closed Session meeting of July 16, 2013.
CARRIED
VI DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 17, 18, 20, and 24 were identified for
discussion.
VII ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, and 27 were identified as items not
requiring separate discussion.
Moved by Councillor Ballard Seconded by Councillor Abel
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. Special General Committee – Audit Committee Meeting Report of June 25, 2013
THAT the Special General Committee – Audit Committee meeting report of
June 25, 2013 be received and the recommendations carried by the
Committee be approved.
12. IES13-039 – Award of Tender IES2013-22 – New Sidewalk Construction on
Industrial Parkway South (East Side) from Vandorf Sideroad to
Industry Street
THAT report IES13-039 be received; and
THAT Tender IES2013-22 – New Sidewalk Construction on Industrial
Parkway South (East Side) from Vandorf Sideroad to Industry Street be
awarded to Colpac Construction Inc. in the amount of $545,535.00, excluding
taxes; and
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THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary
Agreement, including any and all documents and ancillary agreements
required to give effect to same.
13. IES13-040 – Extension of Winter Maintenance Contract for 2013/14 Winter
THAT report IES13-040 be received; and
THAT Tender No. IES2010-49 – for the Supply and Operation of up to Five
Sidewalk Tractors with Sander Bodies, Snow Plows and Snow Blowers and
up to two (2) Single Axle Trucks as awarded to Trisan Construction Ltd. in
August 2010, be extended for one additional year; and
THAT Tender No. PW2008-37 – for the Supply and Operation of Four Snow
Removal Trucks as awarded to Trisan Construction Ltd. in June 2008, be
extended for one additional year; and
THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the amended
Form of Agreement, including any and all documents and ancillary
agreements required to give effect to same.
15. IES13-042 – Capital Budget Approval for Replacement of IES Roads Truck #8
THAT report IES13-042 be received; and
THAT capital project 34157, Vehicle No. 8, 3/4 Tonne Plow Truck be
advanced from 2014 to 2013 in the amount of $45,000 to be funded from the
Fleet Repair and Replacement reserve.
16. Memorandum from the Director of Infrastructure and Environmental Services
Re: Amendments to By-law Number 4574-04.T, as amended (the “Parking and
Traffic Control By-law) with respect to Bus Stops in The Town of Aurora
THAT the memorandum regarding Amendments to By-law Number 4574-
04.T, as amended (the “Parking and Traffic Control By-law”) with respect to
Bus Stops in The Town of Aurora be received; and
THAT Council enact By-law Number 5535-13 to amend Parking and Traffic
Control By-law Number 4574-04.T, as amended, with respect to Bus Stops in
the Town of Aurora.
19. PL13-049 – Enactment of the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law Amendments
WED Investments Ltd.
Lots 123, 124, 125, 126 and Part of Lot 22 Registered Plan 246
15277, 15283 and 15291 Yonge Street and
10, 12 and 14 Centre Street
Official Plan Amendment File: D09-01-13
Zoning By-law Amendment File: D14-01-13
THAT report PL13-049 be received; and
THAT By-law Number 5537-13 to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 5 and
implementing Zoning By-law Number 5538-13 be enacted.
21. Memorandum from the Chief Administrative Officer
Re: Donation of Naming Rights – Southlake Regional Health Centre
Foundation Gala
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THAT the memorandum regarding Donation of Naming Rights – Southlake
Regional Health Centre Foundation be received; and
THAT Council allow the naming of a Parkette in the 2C planning area to be
auctioned in support of the Regional Cancer Care Program.
22. Memorandum from Mayor Geoffrey Dawe
Re: Correspondence from the Premier of Ontario and GTA
Municipalities
THAT the memorandum regarding Correspondence from the Premier of
Ontario and GTA Municipalities be received for information.
23. Memorandum from Mayor Geoffrey Dawe
Re: Correspondence from AMCTO
THAT the memorandum regarding Correspondence from AMCTO be
received for information.
25. PRAC13-05 – Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Report, June 20, 2013
THAT Council receive report PRAC13-05; and
THAT Council adopt the following recommendation from the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Committee meeting of June 20, 2013:
1. Verbal Update from the Director of Parks and Recreation Services
Re: Natural Capital Asset Report – Update Following Council’s Decision
THAT the Project Manager – Special Projects be invited to attend the next
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting in September to provide
the same presentation made at Council for information.
26. TATC13 -06 – Trails and Active Transportation Committee Report, June 21, 2013
THAT Council receive report TATC13-06; and
THAT Council adopt the following recommendations from the Trails and
Active Transportation Committee meeting of June 21, 2013:
1. Memorandum from the Manager of Parks
Re: Pandolfo Property Trails
THAT the memorandum from the Manager of Parks dated June 21, 2013
regarding the Pandolfo Property Trails be forwarded to Council for information;
and
THAT staff explore the alternative route as proposed by the Developer and
report back to the Trails and Active Transportation Committee on the
feasibility, financial aspects, cost implications, communications with the
Regional Municipality of York, and provide information regarding the east side
of Yonge Street.
4. Pending List – Trails and Active Transportation Committee (TATC)
THAT, respecting Item 1 of the TATC Pending List of June 2013, a new
reserve fund be created to receive and hold donations made for the
betterment of the Town’s trails network; and
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THAT Corporate Communications staff develop a communications plan and
content to alert the public of the opportunity to make donations to improve and
expand the trails network, to be published at least twice per year in the Town’s
weekly bulletin board advertising, and on the Town’s website, with the
following principles incorporated into the messaging:
1. THAT all gifts of $50 or more will be receipted for income tax purposes by
the Corporate and Financial Services Department; and
2. THAT only unconditional financial gifts will be accepted; and
3. THAT gifts from estates and wills are also encouraged for consideration;
and
4. THAT all gifts will be segregated from Town funds, and will be planned for
specific projects to be recommended to Council by the Trails and Active
Transportation Committee; and
5. THAT such recommended projects will be above and beyond base
financial commitments for trails made by Council in its annual budget, or to
assist in funding large projects which would not proceed by Council
without the additional funding from the donations; and
6. THAT unspent reserve fund account balances will earn interest in the
same manner as other Town reserve fund accounts; and
THAT Corporate and Financial Services staff be directed to bring forward the
necessary reserve fund by-law for adoption by Council.
NEW BUSINESS
THAT a strategic program be developed to secure lands through easements
in advance of planning applications in order to avoid deviation from the Trails
Master Plan and associated financial implications.
27. HAC13-07 – Heritage Advisory Committee Report, July 8, 2013
THAT Council receive report HAC13-07; and
THAT Council adopt the following recommendation from the Heritage
Advisory Committee meeting of July 8, 2013:
1. HAC13-021 – 14726 Bayview Avenue, Colyton Farm
THAT the property located at 14726 Bayview Avenue be removed from the
Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest.
CARRIED
VIII DELEGATIONS
(a) Bob McRoberts, representing Board of Directors of Aurora Historical Society
Re: Item 6 – PR13-033 – Aurora Historical Collection
Mr. McRoberts urged Council to vote in favour of Option #1 of the staff report and
that base funding of $100,000 be provided on an annual basis. He noted that Option
#3 was not prepared in collaboration with Aurora Historical Society (AHS) staff. Mr.
McRoberts advised that AHS would be pleased to transfer the Aurora Collection to
Town ownership when mutually convenient, however, as 50-year owners of the
Collection, the Board of Directors feels an obligation to ensure proper future care of
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the Collection. He requested that Council aim for success in the long run and not just
the short run by supporting staff’s Option #1.
Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Thompson
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information.
CARRIED
(b) Klaus Wehrenberg, Resident and Member of Trails and Active Transportation
Committee
Re: Item 7 – PR13-035 – Region of York Municipal Partnership Grant
Application and Approval of Two Grade-Separated Underpasses
Mr. Wehrenberg noted that the Region has agreed to construct two underpasses
after substantially lowering their cost estimates and have recommended that a third
underpass, about 130 meters south of St. John’s Sideroad, not be constructed at a
cost still estimated at $1.2 million. He said he has previously advised the Town that
he would arrange to have designs prepared free of charge if the design costs were
an issue. Mr. Wehrenberg suggested there would be no cost to determining how
much the third underpass would actually cost by including the underpass design
options in the tendering documents.
Moved by Councillor Ballard Seconded by Councillor Thompson
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the Procedural By-law be waived to allow ten minutes for
Delegation (c).
CARRIED (two-thirds majority)
(c) Susan Spencer Lewin, Principal, CS&P Architects
Re: Item 8 – PR13-036 – Aurora Family Leisure Complex (AFLC)
Renovations to Accommodate a Youth Centre
Ms Spencer Lewin provided an overview of the existing facility and key opportunities
for design improvement including a new public front to the building, better
connections between activities, and improved wayfinding, accessibility, and parking.
She presented the proposed design plans, developed together with the stakeholders,
including a new gym and fitness area, climbing wall, dedicated youth space and
activity rooms, snack bar, larger change rooms, and a skateboard park. Ms Spencer
Lewin reviewed the site plan and grade improvements as well as the construction
timelines and deliverables.
Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Thompson
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information.
CARRIED
(d) Dan Elliott, Director of Corporate and Financial Services/Treasurer
Re: Item 2 – CFS13-020 – Ten Year Capital Investment Plan and Asset
Replacement Reserve Funds Strategy
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Mr. Elliott presented elements of the updated 2013 Ten Year Capital Investment Plan
including historical vs. planned investment, investment by year by type, historical ten
year capital budgets, and planned funding sources. He discussed the four asset
sustainability reserve fund strategies and the proposed asset reserve accounts
needed to formally reorganize and redistribute the reserves, including a consolidated
tax rate stabilization reserve.
Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Thompson
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to Item 2.
CARRIED
IX CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Abel
THAT Item 20 be moved forward for consideration.
CARRIED
20. Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Development Services
Re: Additional Information to Planning Report No. PL12-043
Applications to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law
Northeast Corner of John West Way and Wellington Street East
Perwick Investments Limited, Files: D09-03-05 and D14-16-05
Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Abel
THAT the memorandum regarding Additional Information to Planning Report
No. PL12-043, Applications to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law,
Northeast Corner of John West Way and Wellington Street East, Perwick
Investments Limited, Files: D09-03-05 and D14-16-05 be received; and
THAT the following recommendations be adopted:
THAT Commercial School use be removed from the list of Shopping
Centre Commercial (C4) Exception Zone permitted uses outlined in
Report PL12-043; and
THAT Retail and Convenience Retail Uses be permitted provided that
the combined floor area of all retail uses does not exceed forty percent
(40%) of the total commercial floor area; 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 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.
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On a recorded vote the motion CARRIED.
YEAS: 5 NAYS: 4
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Buck, Pirri, Thompson, and Mayor
Dawe
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Ballard, Gaertner, Gallo, and Humfryes
Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT Item 14 be moved forward for consideration.
CARRIED
14. IES13-041 – Award of Tender IES2013-64 – Road Rehabilitation and Street
Lighting Improvements on Hunters Glen Road and Fox Point and
Road Rehabilitation on Hilldale Road, Hillside Drive and Kenlea
Court
Main Motion
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT report IES13-041 be received; and
THAT Tender IES2013-64 – Road Rehabilitation and Street Lighting
Improvements on Hunters Glen Road and Fox Point and Road Rehabilitation
on Hilldale Road, Hillside Drive and Kenlea Court, be awarded to C. Valley
Paving Ltd.in the amount of $1,033,002.60, excluding taxes; and
THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary
Agreement, including any and all documents and ancillary agreements
required to give effect to same.
Amend ment
Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the project be split, to separate the work on Hunters Glen Road and
Fox Point from the work on Hilldale Road, Hillside Drive and Kenlea Court,
and be deferred to the Council meeting of August 13, 2013.
CARRIED
Main Motion as Amended
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT report IES13-041 be received; and
THAT Tender IES2013-64 – Road Rehabilitation and Street Lighting
Improvements on Hunters Glen Road and Fox Point and Road Rehabilitation
on Hilldale Road, Hillside Drive and Kenlea Court be split, to separate the
work on Hunters Glen Road and Fox Point from the work on Hilldale
Road, Hillside Drive and Kenlea Court, and be deferred to the Council
meeting of August 13, 2013.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT Item 8 be moved forward for consideration.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Thompson
THAT the Procedural By-law be waived to extend the hour.
CARRIED (two-thirds majority)
8. PR13-036 – Aurora Family Leisure Complex (AFLC) Renovations to
Accommodate a Youth Centre
Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT report PR13-036 be received; and
THAT Council endorse the design of the new and renovated works at the
AFLC; and
THAT Council approve an increase in the construction budget in the amount
of $1,600,000.00 to complete works that are additional to the original scope of
work and/or required to address outstanding building code compliance issues;
and
THAT Council approve an increase in the construction budget in the amount
of $1,000,000.00 to complete the works as identified in the scope of work and
as designed; and
THAT staff be directed to complete the design and tender documents and
proceed with the release for tender; and
THAT staff report back to Council on the tender results.
On a recorded vote the motion CARRIED.
YEAS: 5 NAYS: 4
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Humfryes, Pirri, Thompson, and
Mayor Dawe
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Ballard, Buck, Gaertner, and Gallo
Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT the Procedural By-law be waived to extend the hour.
CARRIED (two-thirds majority)
Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT Item 6 be moved forward for consideration.
CARRIED
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6. PR13-033 – Aurora Historical Collection
Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
THAT report PR13-033 be received; and
THAT Council adopt Option #1 to include the hiring of a full-time Curator
and part-time Curatorial Assistant with a base funding of $100,000.
DEFEATED
Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Abel
THAT report PR13-033 be received; and
THAT Council adopt Option #3 to issue a Pre-Qualification for a Third-
Party Operator to maintain, plan and prepare exhibitions and
programming of the Aurora Collection.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT Item 7 be moved forward for consideration.
CARRIED
7. PR13-035 – Region of York Municipal Partnership Grant Application and
Approval of Two Grade-Separated Underpasses
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT report PR13-035 be received; and
THAT Council formally endorse an application to the Region of York for 50%
funding of two (2) grade-separated underpass crossings of Leslie Street; and
THAT Council approve, in principle, a partnership with the Region of York in
constructing these underpasses in conjunction with the re-construction and
widening of Leslie Street currently scheduled for 2015 at an estimated cost of
$475,000.00.
Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT this item be deferred to the Council meeting of August 13, 2013.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT the following items be deferred to the Council meeting of August 13,
2013:
2. CFS13-020 – Ten Year Capital Investment Plan and Asset
Replacement Reserve Funds Strategy
3. PR13-034 – Future Uses of Library Square
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4. IES13-038 – Award of Tender IES2013-58 – New Sidewalk
Construction on Earl Stewart Drive, from St. John’s
Sideroad to Pedersen Drive
5. Additional Information regarding Item 4 – IES13-038
Memorandum from the Director of Infrastructure and Environmental
Services
Re: Sidewalk on East Side of Earl Stewart Drive between St. John’s
Sideroad and Pedersen Drive
9. CAO13-019 – Facility Projects Status Report
10. CFS13-023 – Capital Financing of Youth Centre and Operations Centre
Capital Projects
11. CFS13-026 – 2012 Budget Report – as at December 31, 2012
17. LGL13-009 – Dissolving Borealis Hydro Electric Holdings Inc.
18. PL13-046 – Servicing Allocation Update
24. EDAC13-06 – Economic Development Advisory Committee Report,
June 13, 2013
Motion for Which Notice Has Been Given (a) Councillor Ballard
Re: Principles of Shared Space – Aurora Promenade Study Area
Regional Report – York Regional Council Highlights – June 27, 2013
CARRIED
X NOTICES OF MOTION/MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
(i) Notices of Motion
None
(ii) Motions for Which Notice Has Been Given
Deferred to the Council meeting of August 13, 2013
XI REGIONAL REPORT
Deferred to the Council meeting of August 13, 2013
XII NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION
None
XIV CLOSED SESSION
2. Litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative
tribunals, affecting the Town or a Local Board; Re: Report LGL13-010 – Fill By-
law and Zoning By-law Violations – 14476 Yonge Street
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Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Ballard
THAT Council receive report LGL13-010; and
THAT, if the Director of Building and By-law Services determines that
violations of Town by-laws are continuing at 14476 Yonge Street and all other
reasonable Town actions have been exhausted to halt such violations, then
Council authorizes the Town Solicitor to retain external legal counsel to obtain
an injunction to stop any further violations of Town by-laws at 14476 Yonge
Street and to ensure compliance with the Fill By-law and the Zoning By-law at
the said property.
CARRIED
3. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including a Town or Local
Board employee; Re: Report CLS13-020 – Appointment to the Committee of
Adjustment and Property Standards Committee
Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Gallo
THAT Council receive report CLS13-020; and
THAT Council appoint Marilee Harris as a citizen member to the Committee
of Adjustment and Property Standards Committee.
CARRIED
4. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including a Town or Local
Board employee; Re: Heritage Advisory Committee Closed Session Minutes of
July 8, 2013
Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT the minutes of the Heritage Advisory Committee Closed Session
meeting of July 8, 2013 be received and the recommendations carried by the
Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
1. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Town or Local
Board; Re: Report PL13-048 – Potential Purchase of Lands
Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Thompson
THAT Council adopt the confidential recommendations of the Closed Session.
CARRIED
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:
5535-13 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Parking and Traffic Control By-law
Number 4574-04.T, as amended, with respect to Bus Stops in
the Town of Aurora
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5537-13 BEING A BY-LAW to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 5
5538-13 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Zoning By-law Number 2213-78,
as amended (15277 Yonge Street, File: D14-01-13)
5539-13 BEING A BY-LAW to amend By-law Number 5337-11, as
amended, to appoint Municipal By-law Enforcement Officers
and Property Standards Officers for The Corporation of the
Town of Aurora
5540-13 BEING A BY-LAW to delegate authority to the Director of
Planning & Development Services to approve and execute
agreements required as a condition of a Committee of
Adjustment decision
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:
5534-13 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting
from Council Meeting on July 16, 2013
CARRIED
XV ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 11:46 p.m.
CARRIED
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GEOFFREY DAWE, MAYOR JOHN D. LEACH, TOWN CLERK
THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 16, 2013 RECEIVED FINAL
APPROVAL AT COUNCIL ON AUGUST 13, 2013.