MINUTES - Council - 20120717 THE TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, July 17, 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, Manager of Financial Planning, Director
of Infrastructure and Environmental Services, Manager
of Recreation, Director of Planning and Development
Services, and Council/Committee Secretary
Following Open Forum, Mayor Dawe called the meeting to order at 7:14 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 Pirri Seconded by Councillor Thompson
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Customer and Legislative Services
Department, with the following additions, be approved:
Delegation (c) Mr. Klaus Wehrenberg, Member of the Trails and Active
Transportation Committee
Re: Item 21 – TATC12-01 – Trails and Active
Transportation Committee Report May 25, 2012
Delegation (d) Mr. Joshua Kaufman, Representing 1623 Wellington Street
Developments Limited
Re: Item 22 – Memorandum from the Director of Planning
and Development Services; Re: Additional Information
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment
Applications, 1623 Wellington Street Developments
Limited, File Numbers: D09-02-11 and D14-06-11
Planning Report PL12-031 (June 26, 2012 Council
Meeting – Item 1(20))
Item 31 – Memorandum from the Director of Parks & Recreation Services
Re: Selection of Management of Beer Garden for Ribfest 2012
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
THAT the items tabled at the Council meeting of June 26, 2012, being
Items 6, 7, 8, and 9, and Motions for Which Notice Has Been Given (a)
and (b), be removed from the table.
CARRIED
III ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
Council Minutes of June 26, 2012
Special Council – Public Planning Minutes of June 27, 2012
Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT the Council minutes of June 26, 2012 and the Special Council –
Public Planning minutes of June 27, 2012 be adopted as printed and
circulated.
CARRIED
IV PRESENTATIONS
None
V CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Thompson
THAT Council adopt the confidential recommendations from the Special
General Committee Closed Session of July 17, 2012:
Re: A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Town
or Local Board; Re: Town of Aurora Joint Operations Centre Site
Selection.
CARRIED
VI PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Abel reported that he attended the 55+ Senior Games awards
presentation for York Region that included a luncheon with visiting Councillors
and Mayors from across the Region. He noted that several of Aurora’s Seniors
are moving on to the national championships and wished them the best of luck.
Councillor Pirri stated that he has offered to help the Alzheimer Society of York
Region to sell Hoedown and raffle tickets and he would be happy to assist
anyone looking for tickets.
Mayor Dawe congratulated the Director of Planning and Development Services
and his team for the successful Doors Open Aurora event held last weekend.
Mayor Dawe congratulated Ada Johnson on celebrating her 109th birthday in July
and wished her a Happy Birthday.
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VII DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 24, 26, and 29 were
identified for discussion.
VIII ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 11, 12, 13, 15, 19, 20, 23, 25, 27, 28, 30, and 31 were identified as items
not requiring separate discussion.
Moved by Councillor Ballard 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:
11. CFS12-027 – Pay Equity Adjustment Funding for Library
THAT report CFS12-027 be received; and
THAT an additional budget amount and transfer of operating funding to
the Aurora Public Library in the amount of $18,300 be authorized to meet
pay equity maintenance obligations for the union employee group, funded
from the Town’s 2012 Operating Provision for Salary Equity Plan
adjustments; and
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Pay Equity Plan
Amendment included herein as Attachment #2.
12. IES12-038 – Award of Tender IES2012-28 – Replacement of Zero Turn
Radius Rotary Mowers
THAT report IES12-038 be received; and
THAT B.E. Larkin Equipment Limited be retained in the amount of
$58,125.00, excluding taxes, for the supply and delivery of five (5) 2012
zero turn radius rotary mowers on the results of Tender IES2012-28.
13. PL12-033 – Site Plan Approval
The Governing Council of The Salvation Army of Canada
(Northridge Community Church)
15338 Leslie Street
File Number: D11-07-10
THAT report PL12-033 be received; and
THAT subject to any issues or comments raised by Council, that Site Plan
Application D11-07-10 be approved to permit the construction of a place of
worship; 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.
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15. PL12-036 – Authorization to Execute Development Agreement
Block C, Plan M42
2177111 Ontario Limited
File Number: D10-04-12
THAT report PL12-036 be received; and
THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute a Development
Agreement, including any and all documents and ancillary agreements
required to give effect to same, related to File: D10-04-12 (2177111
Ontario Limited).
19. HAC12-08 – Heritage Advisory Committee Report, July 9, 2012
THAT Council adopt the Heritage Advisory Committee recommendations
from the July 9, 2012 meeting.
20. PRAC12 -06 – Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Report
June 21, 2012
THAT Council adopt the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
recommendations from the June 21, 2012 meeting.
23. Memorandum from Mayor Dawe
Re: Correspondence from Mr. Angelo Bartolini, Altus Group Limited
Re: Item 22 – 1623 Wellington Street Developments Limited
THAT the memorandum regarding Correspondence from Mr. Angelo
Bartolini, Altus Group Limited be received for information.
25. Memorandum from the Chief Administrative Officer
Re: Interim Report No. 3 of the Ad Hoc Negotiating Working Group To
Negotiate a New Cultural Services Purchase Agreement
THAT the memorandum regarding Interim Report No. 3 of the Ad Hoc
Negotiating Working Group to Negotiate a New Cultural Services Purchase
Agreement be received for information.
27. Memorandum from Mayor Dawe
Re: Recommendation from York Regional Council – June 28, 2012
Notice of Motion – Regional Council Representation
THAT the memorandum regarding Recommendation from York Regional
Council – June 28, 2012, Notice of Motion – Regional Council
Representation be received; and
THAT Council endorse the recommendation.
28. Memorandum from Mayor Dawe
Re: Correspondence from the Hon. Michael Gravelle, MPP, Minister of
Natural Resources
THAT the memorandum regarding Correspondence from the Hon. Michael
Gravelle, MPP, Minister of Natural Resources be received for information.
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30. Memorandum from Mayor Dawe
Re: Correspondence from Mr. Brian North, 2012 Citizen of the Year
THAT the memorandum regarding Correspondence from Mr. Brian North,
2012 Citizen of the Year be received for information.
31. Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation Services
Re: Selection of Management of Beer Garden for Ribfest 2012
THAT Council approve the selection of the Aurora Rotary Club as the beer
garden provider for Ribfest 2012, which will operate on September 7, 8,
and 9, 2012.
CARRIED
IX DELEGATIONS
(b) Major Brian Bishop, The Salvation Army
Re: Item 13 – PL12-033 – Site Plan Approval
The Governing Council of The Salvation Army of Canada
(Northridge Community Church), 15338 Leslie Street
File Number: D11-07-10
Major Bishop advised that he was present along with some of the individuals that
have been working on this development, including Ted Handy and Erin Hoffman
of Ted Handy and Associates Inc., Architect, and Peter Langan of R.V. Anderson
Associates Limited, to provide clarification or respond to comments if needed.
Moved by Councillor Ballard Seconded by Councillor Abel
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information.
CARRIED
(c) Mr. Klaus Wehrenberg, Member of the Trails and Active
Transportation Committee
Re: Item 21 – TATC12-01 – Trails and Active Transportation
Committee Report, May 25, 2012
Mr. Wehrenberg referred to the Committee recommendation for Item 6 of the
subject report and asked that the requested information regarding a Trails
Reserve Fund to facilitate fundraising efforts be made available for the
Committee’s August meeting. Referring to the Committee recommendation for
Item 11 of the subject report, he expressed concern regarding the cost estimates
provided by York Region for underpasses and requested that Council obtain a
breakdown and justification for these cost estimates from the Region prior to
making any decisions on this matter.
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information.
CARRIED
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(d) Mr. Joshua Kaufman, Representing 1623 Wellington Street
Developments Limited
Re: Item 22 – Memorandum from the Director of Planning and
Development Services; Re: Additional Information
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment
Applications, 1623 Wellington Street Developments
Limited, File Numbers: D09-02-11 and D14-06-11
Planning Report PL12-031 (June 26, 2012 Council
Meeting – Item 1(20))
Mr. Kaufman thanked staff for their continuous efforts over the past couple years
and Council for its consideration. He stated that the application has undergone a
significant amount of scrutiny, both at the Town and Regional levels, has
satisfied all tests, and received recommendations from both levels of government
to accept the application. Mr. Kaufman noted they have negotiated well with the
Town and listened to Council and amended the proposal accordingly. He
discussed key milestones and key economic facts about the application and
advised that he was joined this evening by his associates, George Boskovic and
Elaine Sui, along with the planning consultant, Wendy Nott of Walker, Nott,
Dragicevic Associates Limited, to answer questions.
Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Ballard
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information.
CARRIED
X CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Abel
THAT Item 22 be moved forward for consideration.
CARRIED
22. Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Development Services
Re: Additional Information
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications
1623 Wellington Street Developments Limited
File Numbers: D09-02-11 and D14-06-11
Planning Report PL12-031 (June 26, 2012 Council Meeting – Item 1(20))
Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the memorandum regarding Additional Information to Planning
report PL12-031 be received; and
THAT report PL12-031 be received; and
THAT Application to Amend the Official Plan, File: D09-02-11, be
approved as modified to permit a site specific Official Plan policy applying
to a portion of the subject lands to permit expanded and stand alone
commercial uses within the Business Park designation; and
THAT Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, File: D14-06-11, be
approved to rezone the subject lands from “Rural (RU) Zone” to a site
specific “Business Park Holding (H)BP Exception Zone” and “Business
Park (BP) Zone” as modified to permit business park and commercial
retail uses; and
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THAT by-laws to adopt the Official Plan Amendment and implement the Zoning By-law Amendment will be presented at a future Council Meeting
for enactment.
Moved by Councillor Gallo Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the decision of the Chair, to deal with the staff recommendation of
June 19, 2012 from report PL12-031 without requiring reconsideration,
be upheld.
On a recorded vote the motion was CARRIED.
YEAS: 6 NAYS: 3
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Buck, Humfryes, Pirri, Thompson,
and Mayor Dawe
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Ballard, Gaertner, and Gallo
On a recorded vote the main motion was CARRIED.
YEAS: 6 NAYS: 3
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Buck, Humfryes, Pirri, Thompson,
and Mayor Dawe
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Ballard, Gaertner, and Gallo
Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Abel
THAT Item 21 be moved forward for consideration.
CARRIED
21. TATC12-01 – Trails and Active Transportation Committee Report
May 25, 2012
Main Motion
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
THAT Council adopt the Trails and Active Transportation Committee
recommendations from the May 25, 2012 meeting.
Amendment
Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT the first clause of the Committee recommendation for Item 14,
Proposed Trail Route on Town-owned Lands at Leslie Street, be amended
to read: “THAT Council direct staff to circulate notice to the TATC of any
proposed alteration, change, revision or deletion of any portion of the
approved Trail System prior to effecting such change where appropriate;”.
CARRIED
Main Motion as Amended
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
THAT Council adopt the Trails and Active Transportation Committee
recommendations from the May 25, 2012 meeting; and
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THAT the first clause of the Committee recommendation for Item 14,
Proposed Trail Route on Town-owned Lands at Leslie Street, be
amended to read: “THAT Council direct staff to circulate notice to the
TATC of any proposed alteration, change, revision or deletion of any
portion of the approved Trail System prior to effecting such change
where appropriate;”.
CARRIED
14. PL12-035 – Authorization to Execute Development Agreement
292 Kennedy Street West
File Number: D10-17-11
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT report PL12-035 be received; and
THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute a Development
Agreement, including any and all documents and ancillary agreements
required to give effect to same, related to File: D10-17-11 (Pisano).
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
THAT Item 16 be moved forward for consideration.
CARRIED
16. PR12-028 – Tree Permit Application for 14395 Bathurst Street
Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Gallo
THAT report PR12-028 be received; and
THAT Council approve the attached application for the removal of trees at
14395 Bathurst Street in accordance with By-law 4474-03.D being a By-
law to authorize the injury or destruction of trees (Tree Permit By-law).
CARRIED
1. CAO12-010 – Live Streaming Media via Internet Pilot
Moved by Councillor Ballard Seconded by Councillor Gallo
THAT report CAO12-010 be received; and
THAT Council approve a six-month pilot project to live-stream General
Committee meetings via Internet at a cost not to exceed $7,500 from the
Operating Contingency account.
CARRIED
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2. CAO12-011 – Community Consultation for Disbursement of Hydro Funds
Main Motion
Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT report CAO12-011 be received; and
THAT Council support the recommendations outlined in this report to
conduct a community-wide education and awareness campaign regarding
potential options for disbursement of Hydro funds; and
THAT an amount not to exceed $35,000 be allocated from the Council
Discretionary Reserve Fund to support a community-wide education and
consultation campaign; and
THAT Council direct staff to proceed with a Request for Proposals (RFP)
to retain a reputable third-party that specializes in community-based
surveying to help design, implement and analyze the results of a
community survey to determine resident priorities for the Hydro funds.
Main Motion Withdrawn
Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT report CAO12-011 be received; and
THAT Council endorse a community-wide education and awareness
campaign regarding potential options for disbursement of Hydro funds.
CARRIED
3. CFS12-021 – Capital Projects Status & Closure Report as of December 31,
2011
Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT report CFS12-021 be received; and
THAT the project closures and capital funding adjustments outlined in
Attachments #1 and #2, and summarized in Attachment #3 be approved.
CARRIED
XIV CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT Council resolve into a General Committee Closed Session to consider:
1) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including a Town or
Local Board employee; Re: Applications for the Sesquicentennial Ad-
Hoc Committee; and
2) Litigation or potential litigation including matters before
administrative tribunals, affecting the Town or a Local Board; Re:
LGL12-012 – Award of Tender No. PRS2012-30 – 15059 Leslie
Street Earthworks and Servicing.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Abel
THAT the Council meeting be recessed.
CARRIED
The Council meeting was recessed at 9:47 p.m. and reconvened at 10:23 p.m.
1) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including a Town or
Local Board employee; Re: Applications for the Sesquicentennial Ad-
Hoc Committee
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
THAT the following citizen members be appointed to the Sesquicentennial
Ad-Hoc Committee:
1) Alison Collins-Mrakas
2) Tim Jones
3) Lindsay McGuire
4) Stewart McLaren
5) Brian North
6) Greg Smith
7) Brian Trussler
CARRIED
2) Litigation or potential litigation including matters before
administrative tribunals, affecting the Town or a Local Board; Re:
LGL12-012 – Award of Tender No. PRS2012-30 – 15059 Leslie Street
Earthworks and Servicing
Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT Council adopt the confidential recommendations from the General
Committee Closed Session of July 17, 2012.
CARRIED
9. IES12-036 – Information Regarding Colour Choices for Town of Aurora
Operational Vehicles
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
THAT report IES12-036 be received; and
THAT the Town of Aurora now adopt the colour green for its Parks and
Recreation Services department vehicles.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Thompson
THAT the Procedural By-law be waived to extend the hour.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
THAT the Motions for Which Notice Has Been Given (a) and (b) be moved
forward for consideration.
CARRIED
XI NOTICES OF MOTION/MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
(ii) Motions for Which Notice Has Been Given
(a) Councillor Pirri
Re: Taking the Show on the Road
Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
WHEREAS Aurora Town Council actively seeks input from residents on a
variety of matters; and
WHEREAS Town Hall may not be easily accessible to some residents -
especially students; and
WHEREAS there is a growing concern that youth are becoming
disengaged with the political process; and
WHEREAS providing access and allowing participation in the political
process is a means to engage students; and
WHEREAS alternate locations may encourage more residents to attend
Committee or Council meetings.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council schedule one
General Committee meeting in September and one General Committee
meeting in October during regular school hours to be held at appropriate
alternating York Catholic and York Region District School Boards' high
school facilities.
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Thompson
THAT this Item be deferred pending a report back to Council from staff.
CARRIED
(b) Councillor Pirri
Re: Federation of Canadian Municipalities – International Program
Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Thompson
WHEREAS building international relations provides the opportunity to
develop and strengthen social, cultural and economic bonds between
communities; and
WHEREAS there is a growing trend in public and private sectors to be
good global citizens; and
WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities has been a valued
partner for 25 years in strengthening the focus and effectiveness of
Canada's international aid and delivering successful programs at the
municipal level; and
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WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ focus on municipal
services, public participation, local governance, gender issues,
sustainable local economic development and disaster relief has helped
improve the quality of life of citizens in communities around the world; and
WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities offers an
international program that includes opportunities to improve services, build
reputation, facilitate trade links, increase access municipal networks and
foster community engagement; and
WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities covers the costs of
participant travel, accommodation, meals and other project-related
expenses through funding from the Canadian International Development
Agency.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff explores opportunities
for interested employees to participate in the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities international program to assist The Town of Aurora with the
development of social, cultural and economic ties globally.
CARRIED
26. Memorandum from the Director of Customer and Legislative Services/
Town Clerk
Re: Appointment of Acting Head of Council
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
THAT the memorandum regarding Appointment of Acting Head of Council
be received; and
THAT Council enact By-law 5448-12 being a by-law to establish a protocol
for the appointment of an Acting Head of Council (Acting Deputy Mayor).
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Abel
THAT Item 10 be moved forward for consideration.
CARRIED
10. CFS12-022 – Hydro Reserve Funds Conditions and Proposed Reserve
Fund By-laws
Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Abel
THAT report CFS12-022 be received; and
THAT this report and the following recommendations be referred to the
September 4, 2012 General Committee meeting for discussion and
consideration:
THAT Council approve of the minor changes proposed by staff in
developing the two attached proposed draft by-laws; and
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THAT Council provide direction specifically with respect to the current
restrictive voting rules which must currently be met to spend any of the
principal portions of the Aurora Hydro Sale Investment Fund; and
THAT Council provide direction specifically with respect to the
addition of restrictive notice and voting rules required for any future
changes to the proposed by-laws; and
THAT Council provide direction specifically with respect to the
length of the notice period required prior to discussion of allocation
of any principal portion of either fund; and
THAT Council provide direction with respect to any other changes
to the attached draft by-laws intended to formalize the creation of
the two hydro proceeds reserve funds; and
THAT staff bring forward final versions of the attached proposed draft
by-laws for adoption incorporating the direction provided by Council.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT the Procedural By-law be waived to extend the hour for five (5) minutes.
CARRIED (two-thirds majority)
Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Thompson
THAT the Reading of By-laws be moved forward for consideration.
CARRIED
XV 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:
5446-12 BEING A BY-LAW to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 76
5447-12 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Zoning By-law Number
2213-78, as amended (1623 Wellington Street Developments
Limited)
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT the following listed by-laws be given first, second, and third
readings and enacted:
5448-12 BEING A BY-LAW to establish a protocol for the
Appointment of an Acting Head of Council (Acting Deputy
Mayor)
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5449-12 BEING A BY-LAW to amend By-law Number 5337-11 to
appoint Municipal By-law Enforcement Officers and Property
Standards Officers for The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
CARRIED
XI NOTICES OF MOTION/MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
(i) Notices of Motion
(a) Mayor Dawe
Re: Development of a New Long-term Federal Plan for Municipal
Infrastructure Funding
WHEREAS the Building Canada Plan and a number of important federal-
provincial transfer agreements vital to Canada’s cities and communities
will expire in March 2014; and
WHEREAS Federal investments over the last few years have helped to
slow the decline of our cities and communities, and the Government of
Canada has committed to develop a new long-term plan for municipal
infrastructure funding in consultation with municipal and provincial/
territorial governments; and
WHEREAS a seamless transition from the Building Canada Plan to a new
long-term plan is necessary to ensure that municipalities can continue
planning their capital spending effectively; and
WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has
launched a campaign to ensure the new plan reflects municipal priorities
across the country and asks its member municipalities to pass a Council
resolution supporting the campaign; and
WHEREAS our community has continuing infrastructure needs that can
only be met through the kind of long-term planning and investment made
possible by a national plan.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council endorses the FCM
campaign and urges the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and
Communities to work with FCM to ensure the new long-term infrastructure
plan meets the core infrastructure needs of cities and communities; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council urges the Minister of
Transport, Infrastructure and Communities to ensure that the new long-
term plan is fully in place when existing programs expire in 2014; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution shall be sent
to the Federal Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, to
the Provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs, to the local Member of
Parliament, to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and to the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
(b) Councillor Gallo
Re: Feasibility Study in Consultation with Aurora Community Tennis
Club for Public Facility at Fleury Park
WHEREAS a motion was duly passed at Aurora Town Council’s June 26,
2012 meeting, which stated “THAT the Aurora Community Tennis Club
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presentation be received and referred to staff for a feasibility study in
consultation with the Aurora Community Tennis Club”; and
WHEREAS no timing for this feasibility study was given; and
WHEREAS staff would require from Council a sense of when a report
should come back to Council.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff provide a feasibility
study in consultation with the Aurora Community Tennis Club on a multi-
use, all seasons, public facility at Fleury Park, at the most appropriate time
so that it may be discussed during the 2013 budget process.
XIII NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION
Councillor Gaertner advised that several residents have reported being
prevented from playing tennis at Fleury Park by a tennis pro from Timberlane
using the courts. The Chief Administrative Officer indicated that he would have
the Manager of Recreation follow up on this matter and respond to the inquiries.
Councillor Gallo inquired about an email received from the Tennis Club regarding
funding opportunities and whether staff is attending to the matter. The Chief
Administrative Officer confirmed that staff is addressing this matter with the Club.
XV READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT the following listed confirming by-law be given first, second, and
third readings and enacted:
5445-12 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting
from Council Meeting on July 17, 2012
CARRIED
XVI ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Ballard
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 11:07 p.m.
CARRIED
________________________________ ________________________________
GEOFFREY DAWE, MAYOR JOHN D. LEACH, TOWN CLERK
THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 17, 2012 RECEIVED FINAL
APPROVAL AT COUNCIL ON AUGUST 14, 2012.
PLEASE NOTE: ITEMS 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 17, 18, 24, AND 29, AND BY-LAW 5442-12
WERE NOT CONSIDERED AND W ERE PLACED ON THE AUGUST
14, 2012 COUNCIL AGENDA.