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MINUTES - Council - 20140422 TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Tuesday, April 22, 2014 ATTENDANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Abel, Ballard, Buck, Gaertner, Humfryes (arrived 7:21 p.m.), Pirri, and Thompson MEMBERS ABSENT Councillor Gallo OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Town Clerk, Director of Building and Bylaw Services, Director of Corporate and Financial Services/Treasurer, Director of Infrastructure and Environmental Services, Director of Legal and Legislative 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 7 p.m. 1. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Moved by Councillor Ballard Seconded by Councillor Buck THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services, with the following addition, be approved:  Item 3 – Memorandum from Mayor Dawe Re: Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Park Signage CARRIED 3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES Special Council Meeting Minutes of April 8, 2014 Council Meeting Minutes of April 8, 2014 Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Ballard THAT the Special Council meeting minutes and Council meeting minutes of April 8, 2014 be adopted as printed and circulated. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 22, 2014 Page 2 of 7 4. PRESENTATIONS None 5. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS Councillor Abel announced that the Town, in association with the Society of York Region Artists, is hosting the 52nd Annual Juried Art Show and Sale on May 3 and 4 at the Town Hall with free admission. Councillor Abel extended congratulations to Christine Gardner who participated in the 2014 Boston Marathon this past weekend, and to the Aurora Tigers Atom AE and Minor Peewee AE teams on winning the Ontario Minor Hockey Association Championships for their respective divisions this year. Councillor Abel offered praise to the Central York Fire Services for the great job they did in tending the fire at the Aurora United Church last week and to the community for rallying together in support of the Church. Councillor Abel reported that approximately 4,000 people attended the Easter Egg Hunt at the Aurora Seniors’ Centre and extended congratulations to staff for this event as well as the recent Aurora Chamber Home Show. Councillor Thompson reminded all that the Nature’s Emporium Run or Walk for Southlake will be held this Sunday, April 27 and encouraged everyone to sign up for Team Aurora. Councillor Thompson advised that Aurora’s 2012 Citizen of the Year Brian North will be Captain of “Aurora Has Heart”, a Heart and Stroke Foundation Big Bike Team scheduled to ride on May 3, and invited those interested in participating to join the team. Councillor Gaertner congratulated Alexandra Sweny from Aurora who was the winner of the Canadian Federation of University Women Aurora/Newmarket, in partnership with The Era/The Banner, short story contest. Mayor Dawe announced that a fund has been established for the reconstruction of the Aurora United Church and that donations would be accepted at the BMO bank located at 15252 Yonge Street using the reference “Aurora United Church Rebuilding Fund”. He also advised that organizations that have had to relocate their programs are able to advertise their message on the Town Notice Board and that interested parties can contact Michael Kemp, Manager of Corporate Communications at mkemp@aurora.ca. Mayor Dawe extended his appreciation to staff from Aurora and Newmarket for bringing together an innovative Aurora-Newmarket proposal to locate a university campus in the community. He noted that he had the pleasure of presenting the comprehensive bid to the York University and Seneca College Evaluation Committee last Thursday along with Newmarket Mayor Tony Van Bynen, Newmarket Regional Councillor John Taylor, and Dr. Dave Williams of Southlake Regional Health Centre. Mayor Dawe noted that the Town would be notified this Friday if the proposal advances to the second round. Mayor Dawe advised that a book of condolences respecting the passing of The Honourable Jim Flaherty is available at the Access Aurora information desk and will be available for signing until April 25. 6. DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1 (sub-items 1, 2, 3, and 5), and 3 were identified for discussion. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 22, 2014 Page 3 of 7 7. ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1 (with the exception of sub-items 1, 2, 3, and 5), and 2 were identified as items not requiring separate discussion. Moved by Councillor Ballard Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT the following recommendations with respect to 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 April 15, 2014 THAT the General Committee meeting report of April 15, 2014 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee, with the exception of sub- items 1, 2, 3, and 5, be approved. 2. Memorandum from the Manager, Bylaw Services Re: Correspondence received from Steve Hinder, Manager, Magna for Community Re: Magna Hoedown 2014 THAT the memorandum regarding correspondence received from Steve Hinder, Manager, Magna for Community, regarding Magna Hoedown 2014 be received; and THAT Council approve an exemption to the Noise By-law on September 12- 14, 2014 for the Wild Wild West Hoedown 2014 event. CARRIED 8. DELEGATIONS None 9. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION 1. General Committee Meeting Report of April 15, 2014 (1) PL14-022 – Planning Applications Status List Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT report PL14-022 be received for information. CARRIED 1. General Committee Meeting Report of April 15, 2014 (2) PL14-023 – Application to Amend Zoning By-law and Site Plan Approval Aurora Retail GP Limited 201 Earl Stewart Drive Lots 2 and 3, Plan 65M-2873 File No.: D14-03-13 and D11-09-13 Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT report PL14-023 be received; and THAT Application to Amend the Zoning By-law File: D14-03-13 (Aurora Retail GP Limited) be approved to rezone the subject lands from Industrial “M4-1” Prestige Exception Zone to Shopping Centre Commercial “C4” Exception Zone to permit four (4) commercial buildings; and Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 22, 2014 Page 4 of 7 THAT the implementing Zoning By-law amendment be presented at a future Council meeting for enactment; and THAT Site Plan Application File D11-09-13 (Aurora Retail GP Limited) be approved to permit the development of the subject lands for the development of a fitness centre, a stand-alone commercial building and two multi-tenant commercial 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. On a recorded vote the motion CARRIED. YEAS: 6 NAYS: 2 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Ballard, Humfryes, Pirri, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe VOTING NAYS: Councillors Buck and Gaertner 1. General Committee Meeting Report of April 15, 2014 (3) PL14-024 – Draft Terms of Reference for the Aurora Promenade North Tertiary Plan Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT report PL14-024 be received for information. CARRIED 1. General Committee Meeting Report of April 15, 2014 (5) IES14-022 – 2013 Water Audit Report Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT report IES14-022 be received for information. CARRIED Mayor Dawe passed the Chair to Deputy Mayor Abel at 7:39 p.m. 3. Memorandum from Mayor Dawe Re: Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Park Signage Moved by Mayor Dawe Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT the memorandum regarding Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Park Signage be received; and THAT the names of the Aurora recipients of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal be included on the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Park signage; save and except any recipient who has specifically requested to have their name excluded. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 22, 2014 Page 5 of 7 On a recorded vote the motion CARRIED. YEAS: 7 NAYS: 1 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Ballard, Gaertner, Humfryes, Pirri, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe VOTING NAYS: Councillor Buck Mayor Dawe resumed the Chair at 7:52 p.m. 10. NOTICES OF MOTION/MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN None 11. REGIONAL REPORT None 12. NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION Councillor Humfryes advised that the Aurora United Church held their Easter service at the Aurora High School. Councillor Abel noted that there was a large amount of traffic congestion surrounding the Easter Egg Hunt as the event is getting bigger every year and that an alternate venue may need to be considered in the future. 13. READING OF BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT the following by-law be given first, second, and third readings and enacted: 5591-14 BEING A BY-LAW to assume highways for public use and to establish lands as highways (Minto Communities (Toronto) Inc.) CARRIED Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT the following by-law be given first, second, and third readings and enacted: 5602-14 BEING A BY-LAW to amend By-law Number 5402-12, respecting construction, demolition, change of use and other building permits (Building By-law) CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 22, 2014 Page 6 of 7 Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT the following by-law be given first, second, and third readings and enacted: 5612-14 BEING A BY-LAW to submit to the electors of the Town of Aurora two (2) questions, to be placed on the ballot, at the 2014 Municipal Election On a recorded vote the motion CARRIED. YEAS: 7 NAYS: 1 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Ballard, Gaertner, Humfryes, Pirri, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe VOTING NAYS: Councillor Buck Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT the following by-law be given first, second, and third readings and enacted: 5615-14 BEING A BY-LAW to designate a property to be of cultural heritage value or interest (The Aurora Armoury - 89 Mosley Street) On a recorded vote the motion CARRIED. YEAS: 7 NAYS: 1 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Ballard, Gaertner, Humfryes, Pirri, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe VOTING NAYS: Councillor Buck Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT the following by-law be given first, second, and third readings and enacted: 5617-14 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Municipal Waterworks Distribution By-law Number 3305-91, as amended On a recorded vote the motion CARRIED. YEAS: 7 NAYS: 1 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Ballard, Gaertner, Humfryes, Pirri, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe VOTING NAYS: Councillor Buck Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT the following confirming by-law be given first, second, and third readings and enacted: 5616-14 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from Council Meeting on April 22, 2014 CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 22, 2014 Page 7 of 7 14. CLOSED SESSION None 15. ADJOURNMENT Prior to adjournment, Mayor Dawe formally welcomed the new Town Clerk, Stephen Huycke. Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Ballard THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:10 p.m. CARRIED ________________________________ ___________________________________ GEOFFREY DAWE, MAYOR STEPHEN M.A. HUYCKE, TOWN CLERK THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 22, 2014 RECEIVED FINAL APPROVAL BY COUNCIL ON MAY 6, 2014.