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MINUTES - Council - 20130813 TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Tuesday, August 13, 2013 ATTENDANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Abel, Ballard, Buck (arrived 6:07 p.m.), Gaertner, Gallo (arrived 6:07 p.m.), Humfryes (arrived 6:07 p.m.), Pirri, and Thompson MEMBERS ABSENT None OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Customer and Legislative Services/Town Clerk, Manager of 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 6:02 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 addition, be approved:  Correspondence received from Dora M. Robinson, 244 Stone Road, Aurora Re: Item 19 – IES13-043 – On-Street Parking and Safety Concerns on Stone Road CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, August 13, 2013 Page 2 of 17 III ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES Council Minutes of July 16, 2013 Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT the Council minutes of July 16, 2013 be adopted as printed and circulated. CARRIED XIV CLOSED SESSION Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT Council resolve into a General Committee Closed Session to consider: 1. The receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; Re: Report LGL13-011 – Judicial Review Legal Opinion – Bell Canada Wireless Telecommunications Tower at 14820 Bathurst Street, Township of King 2. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including a Town or Local Board employee; Re: Report CLS13-022 – Appointment to the Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards Committee CARRIED Moved by Councillor Ballard Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT the Council meeting recess. CARRIED Council recessed at 6:03 p.m. and reconvened at 7:01 p.m. following Open Forum. Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT the Council meeting be reconvened into open session. CARRIED XIV CLOSED SESSION 1. The receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; Re: Report LGL13-011 – Judicial Review Legal Opinion – Bell Canada Wireless Telecommunications Tower at 14820 Bathurst Street, Township of King Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Buck THAT report LGL13-011 be received; and Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, August 13, 2013 Page 3 of 17 THAT solicitor-client privilege in respect of this matter be waived; and THAT report LGL13-011 be released to the public. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT a memorandum be placed on the next Council agenda setting out the costs of the legal opinions respecting this matter. CARRIED 2. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including a Town or Local Board employee; Re: Report CLS13-022 – Appointment to the Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards Committee Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT Council receive report CLS13-022; and THAT Council appoint Carl Barrett as a citizen member to the Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards Committee. CARRIED IV PRESENTATIONS None V PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS Councillor Gaertner congratulated staff for the excellent Concert in the Park series. Councillor Thompson noted that Doors Open is being held in Aurora this weekend which gives residents and visitors an opportunity to visit many historical sites. Councillor Abel indicated that tickets are available for the Hoedown Showdown and for Ribfest. Mayor Dawe advised that the Bocce Court officially opened at the Aurora Seniors’ Centre with great success and thanked the Parks and Recreation Services staff for their work on the Bocce Courts and also the Petch House. VI DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24 were identified for discussion. VII ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 13, 16, 25, 26, 27, 28, and 29 were identified as items not requiring separate discussion. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, August 13, 2013 Page 4 of 17 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: 13. PL13-046 – Servicing Allocation Update THAT report PL13-046 be received; and THAT the allocation reserve for the 2C planning area be increased by 2,229 persons to 2,925 persons total (equivalent to 1,000 units). 16. CLS13-017 – Pending List THAT report CLS13-017 be received for information. 25. PL13-050 – Strategic Plan Mid-Year Report THAT report PL13-050 be received for information. 26. SAC13-11 – Sesquicentennial Ad Hoc Committee Report, July 15, 2013 THAT Council receive report SAC13-11; and THAT Council adopt the following recommendations from the Sesquicentennial Ad Hoc Committee meeting of July 15, 2013: 1. September Event Planning Discussion THAT Brian Trussler invite Reverend Ardill to the next working group meeting; and THAT Alison Collins-Mrakas follow up with the various groups such as the Cultural Centre, Aurora Library, and Welcome Wagon for contacts; and THAT Committee members bring forward additional contacts either to the next working group meeting, or provide them directly to the Special Events Coordinator, Shelley Ware; and THAT the Special Events Coordinator, Shelley Ware, be directed to continue to work on booking the various entertainment groups, craft activities and movie. 27. Memorandum from Mayor Dawe Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Highlights – June 28, 2013 and July 26, 2013 – Meeting of the Board THAT the correspondence regarding Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Highlights – June 28, 2013 and July 26, 2013 – Meeting of the Board be received for information. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, August 13, 2013 Page 5 of 17 28. Memorandum from Mayor Dawe Re: Recipients of the 2013 Town of Aurora Student Academic Achievement Awards THAT the memorandum regarding Recipients of the 2013 Town of Aurora Student Academic Achievement Awards be received for information. 29. Memorandum from Director of Infrastructure and Environmental Services Re: John West Way – Lifting 0.3m Reserve to Establish Public Highway THAT the memorandum regarding John West Way – Lifting 0.3m Reserve to Establish Public Highway be received; and THAT Council enact By-law No. 5536-13 to provide for driveway access into the property. CARRIED VIII DELEGATIONS None IX CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT Item 19 be moved forward for consideration. CARRIED 19. IES13-043 – On-Street Parking and Safety Concerns on Stone Road Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT report IES13-043 be received; and THAT parking be prohibited at any time on the east side of Stone Road from a point approximately 44 metres north of the north limit of Holy Spirit Elementary School to a point approximately 138 metres north of the north limit of Holy Spirit Elementary School; and THAT the necessary by-law be introduced to implement the above recommendation; and THAT the request for a three-way stop sign control at the Stone Road and Clift Road intersection be denied; and THAT the 50km/h posted speed limit on Stone Road be lowered to 40km/h; and THAT a letter be sent to all affected residents with Council’s recommendations. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, August 13, 2013 Page 6 of 17 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT this item be referred back to staff for a report on time-restricted parking. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Gallo THAT Item 2 be moved forward for consideration. CARRIED 2. PR13-034 – Future Uses of Library Square Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT report PR13-034 be received; and THAT Council direct staff to prepare a report authorizing the capital and operating implication of the two options: 1) Demolition of 52 and 56 Victoria Street and construct a multi-use community facility, and 2) Demolition of 52 and 56 Victoria Street and construct a parking lot and urban square; and THAT this information be provided in time for consideration in the 2014 Budget. Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT this item be deferred to October. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT Items 7 and 24 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 Thompson Seconded by Councillor Humfryes 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. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, August 13, 2013 Page 7 of 17 24. PR13-038 – St. John’s Sideroad and Leslie Street Trail System Underpasses Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT report PR13-038 be received; and THAT the two (2) underpasses noted in Attachment #1 of this report as Underpass “C” and “D” be approved as recommended in report PR13-035; and THAT Underpass “A” not be constructed; and THAT the underpass shown at the Marsh Creek Crossing noted in Attachment #1 of this report as Underpass “E” not be constructed. On a recorded vote the motion CARRIED. YEAS: 9 NAYS: 0 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Ballard, Buck, Gaertner, Gallo, Humfryes, Pirri, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe VOTING NAYS: None 1. CFS13-020 – Ten Year Capital Investment Plan and Asset Replacement Reserve Funds Strategy Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT report CFS13-020 be received; and THAT Council endorse the attached 2013 Ten Year Capital Investment Plan as a planning guide to future capital investments in community and corporate assets with all future projects remaining unapproved and subject to annual budget funding commitment approval; and THAT Council endorse the four strategies for Asset Sustainability as outlined in report CFS13-020, and that these strategies be reviewed each year in conjunction with the Ten Year Capital Investment Plan; and THAT Council approve the revised Reserve Fund structure and balances redistribution for asset sustainability as set out in Table 6 of report CFS13- 020; and THAT Council approve the rationalization of stabilization type reserves by formalizing the revised reserves as set out in Table 7 of report CFS13-020; and THAT staff bring forward a separate report to formalize the necessary reserve fund bylaws for approval. On a recorded vote the motion CARRIED. YEAS: 6 NAYS: 3 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Gallo, Humfryes, Pirri, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe VOTING NAYS: Councillors Ballard, Buck, and Gaertner Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, August 13, 2013 Page 8 of 17 3. IES13-038 – Award of Tender IES2013-58 – New Sidewalk Construction on Earl Stewart Drive, from St. John’s Sideroad to Pedersen Drive Moved by Councillor Ballard Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT report IES13-038 be received; and THAT Tender IES2013-58 – New Sidewalk Construction Earl Stewart Drive, from St. John’s Sideroad to Pedersen Drive, be awarded to Aloia Bros. Concrete Contractors Ltd. in the amount of $115,929.00, 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. CARRIED 4. Additional Information regarding Item 3 – 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 Moved by Councillor Ballard Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT the memorandum regarding Sidewalk on East Side of Earl Stewart Drive between St. John’s Sideroad and Pedersen Drive be received for information. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT Item 6 be moved forward for consideration. CARRIED 6. IES13-046 – Award of Tender IES2013-64 – Road Rehabilitation on Hilldale Road, Hillside Drive and Kenlea Court Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT report IES13-046 be received; and THAT the design for rehabilitation of Hilldale Road, Hillside Drive and Kenlea Court remain as recommended by staff with the modification that the gravel should not exceed 300mm in width and be stabilized with liquid asphalt and the deletion of the proposed guard rail on Hilldale Road; and THAT Tender IES2013-64 – Road Rehabilitation Hilldale Road, Hillside Drive and Kenlea Court, be included in the award of tender to C. Valley Paving Ltd. in addition to the approval of award for Hunters Glen Road and Fox Point that was received at the July 16, 2013 Council meeting; and THAT the award of tender for both projects combined be in the amount of $1,033,002.60, excluding taxes; and Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, August 13, 2013 Page 9 of 17 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. CARRIED 5. Extract from Council Meeting 13-21 of Tuesday, July 16, 2013 Re: 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 Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT Extract from Council meeting 13-21 of Tuesday, July 16, 2013 regarding 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 be received for information. CARRIED 8. CAO13-019 – Facility Projects Status Report Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT report CAO13-019 be received for information. CARRIED 9. CFS13-023 – Capital Financing of Youth Centre and Operations Centre Capital Projects Main Motion Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT report CFS13-023 be received; and THAT Council approve using debt financing to fund the Youth Centre Project and the Operations Centre Projects in amounts to be determined upon award of construction tenders for each project; and THAT the Treasurer be authorized to explore available sources of debt financing, including issuing debentures, or government grants or loan programs, or other sources which may materialize; and THAT Council supports submitting a funding application to the Green Municipal Fund for the Joint Operations Centre, including the loan and associated grant request; and THAT Council, for purposes of the Green Municipal Fund application, confirms their commitment to the Joint Operations Centre; and THAT the Treasurer be authorized to submit a funding application on behalf of the Town; and Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, August 13, 2013 Page 10 of 17 THAT a report to Council confirming final debt amounts, terms and conditions, including details of any grants approved for the two projects be prepared prior to execution of any related agreements. Amendment Moved by Councillor Gallo Seconded by Councillor Buck THAT report CFS13-023 be received; and THAT Council approve using debt financing to fund the Youth Centre Project and the Operations Centre Projects in amounts to be determined upon award of construction tenders for each project; and THAT the Treasurer be authorized to explore available sources of debt financing, including issuing debentures, or government grants or loan programs, or other sources which may materialize; and THAT Council supports submitting a funding application to the Green Municipal Fund for the Joint Operations Centre, including the loan and associated grant request; and THAT Council, for purposes of the Green Municipal Fund application, confirms their commitment to the Joint Operations Centre; and THAT the Treasurer be authorized to submit a funding application on behalf of the Town; and THAT a report to Council confirming final debt amounts, terms and conditions, including details of any grants approved for the two projects be prepared prior to execution of any related agreements. On a recorded vote the motion was DEFEATED. YEAS: 4 NAYS: 5 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Ballard, Buck, Gaertner, and Gallo VOTING NAYS: Councillors Abel, Humfryes, Pirri, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe Amendment Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT report CFS13-023 be received; and THAT Council approve using debt financing to fund the Community Space for Youth project and the Operations Centre Projects in amounts to be determined upon award of construction tenders for each project; and THAT the Treasurer be authorized to explore available sources of debt financing, including issuing debentures, or government grants or loan programs, or other sources which may materialize; and THAT Council supports submitting a funding application to the Green Municipal Fund for the Joint Operations Centre, including the loan and associated grant request; and Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, August 13, 2013 Page 11 of 17 THAT Council, for purposes of the Green Municipal Fund application, confirms their commitment to the Joint Operations Centre; and THAT the Treasurer be authorized to submit a funding application on behalf of the Town; and THAT a report to Council confirming final debt amounts, terms and conditions, including details of any grants approved for the two projects be prepared prior to execution of any related agreements. On a recorded vote the motion was DEFEATED. YEAS: 4 NAYS: 5 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Ballard, Buck, Gaertner, and Gallo VOTING NAYS: Councillors Abel, Humfryes, Pirri, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe Main Motion (clauses 1, 2, 3, and 7) Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT report CFS13-023 be received; and THAT Council approve using debt financing to fund the Youth Centre Project and the Operations Centre Projects in amounts to be determined upon award of construction tenders for each project; and THAT the Treasurer be authorized to explore available sources of debt financing, including issuing debentures, or government grants or loan programs, or other sources which may materialize; and THAT a report to Council confirming final debt amounts, terms and conditions, including details of any grants approved for the two projects be prepared prior to execution of any related agreements. 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 Main Motion (clauses 4, 5, and 6) Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT Council supports submitting a funding application to the Green Municipal Fund for the Joint Operations Centre, including the loan and associated grant request; and THAT Council, for purposes of the Green Municipal Fund application, confirms their commitment to the Joint Operations Centre; and THAT the Treasurer be authorized to submit a funding application on behalf of the Town. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, August 13, 2013 Page 12 of 17 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 Abel Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT Items 15 and 21 be moved forward for consideration. CARRIED 15. BBS13-007 – Award of Tender BBS2013-79 (tender recall) Town Hall Renovation Project Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT Council receive report BBS13-007; and THAT Tender BBS2013-79 (tender recall) Town Hall Renovation Project be awarded to Compass Construction Resources Ltd. in the amount of $1,009,440 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. Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT this item be referred back to staff for additional information to respond to the concerns of members of Council. On a recorded vote the motion CARRIED. YEAS: 9 NAYS: 0 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Ballard, Buck, Gaertner, Gallo, Humfryes, Pirri, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe VOTING NAYS: None 21. IES13-045 – Award of Tender IES2013-76 – Replacement of Roof at Aurora Community Centre and Arena 1 Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT report IES13-045 be received; and THAT the budget for Capital Project 72131 be increased from $400,000 to $524,000 to accommodate the project cost; and Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, August 13, 2013 Page 13 of 17 THAT funding of $124,000 be provided from the Facilities Repair and Replacement Reserve; and THAT Semple Gooder Roofing Corporation be retained in the amount of $481,718, excluding taxes, for the supply and install of a metal roof system at the Aurora Community Centre, based on the results of Tender IES2013-76; 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. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT the Procedural By-law be waived to extend the hour. CARRIED (two-thirds majority) 10. CFS13-026 – 2012 Budget Report – as at December 31, 2012 Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT report CFS13-026 be received for information. CARRIED 12. LGL13-009 – Dissolving Borealis Hydro Electric Holdings Inc. Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT report LGL13-009 be received for information. CARRIED 11. Memorandum from the Director of Legal Services/Town Solicitor Re: Amended Recommendation re Council Report No. LGL13-009 – Dissolving Borealis Hydro Electric Holdings Inc., dated July 16, 2013 Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT this memorandum, together with Council Report No. LGL13-009 – Dissolving Borealis Hydro Electric Holdings Inc., be received; and THAT Council direct the Town Solicitor, on behalf of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora, which is the sole shareholder of Borealis Hydro Electric Holdings Inc., to requisition the current Board of Directors to call a shareholder’s meeting on September 24, 2013 for the purpose of voluntarily dissolving Borealis Hydro Electric Holdings Inc.; and THAT notice of the shareholder’s meeting be sent to the current Directors and the auditor, BDO Canada LLP, of Borealis Hydro Electric Holdings Inc. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, August 13, 2013 Page 14 of 17 14. EDAC13-06 – Economic Development Advisory Committee Report, June 13, 2013 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT Council receive report EDAC13-06; and THAT Council adopt the following recommendations from the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting of June 13, 2013: 1. Memorandum from the Manager of Long Range and Strategic Planning Re: FabLab Project Update THAT Council consider the proposed FabLab as a potential use for 52 Victoria Street subject to the presentation of a detailed business plan in the fall. 2. Memorandum from the Manager of Long Range and Strategic Planning Re: Potential Locations for Medical Campus THAT Staff initiate a process to evaluate the feasibility of locating a medical campus in the preferred areas as identified in this memorandum. 3. Recognizing Long-Standing Businesses in Aurora’s 150th – Discussion THAT staff be directed to explore the cost implications and the additional resources that are needed to implement the preferred options as discussed by the Committee. Council did not vote on this motion as the hour was not extended. Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT the Procedural By-law be waived to extend the hour. DEFEATED (failed to carry on a two-thirds majority) Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Gallo THAT the following items be deferred to the next meeting: 14. EDAC13-06 – Economic Development Advisory Committee Report June 13, 2013 17. CLS13-021 – Resignation of Heritage Advisory Committee Member 18. CLS13-023 – General Committee and Council Meeting Times 20. IES13-044 – Award of Tender IES2013-72 – Remedial Works to Reduce Inflow and Infiltration in the Wastewater Collection System 22. IES13-047 – Award of Tender IES2013-42 – Town Hall Parking Lot Expansion and LED Illumination Retrofits, 100 John West Way 23. PR13-037 – Queen’s Jubilee Park Accessible Playground Design Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, August 13, 2013 Page 15 of 17 Motion for Which Notice Has Been Given (a) Councillor Ballard Re: Principles of Shared Space – Aurora Promenade Study Area York Regional Council Highlights – June 27, 2013 X NOTICES OF MOTION/MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN (i) Notices of Motion (a) Councillor Abel Re: By-Law No. 4787-06.P – Music Playing from Exterior and Interior Speakers WHEREAS music is not permitted to be played from an exterior speaker source at any time; and WHEREAS music from the interior speakers of a dwelling can be on from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.; and WHEREAS residents everywhere within the Town of Aurora enjoy leisure time in their backyards, complete with landscaping, lighting, decks, and enjoy listening to music. NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT Noise By-law No. 4787- 06.P be reviewed and revised by Staff, and a recommendation brought back for Council's consideration, to better reflect the modern lifestyles of the residences of our Town. (b) Councillor Abel Re: Application for Ontario Music Fund Grant WHEREAS a requisite for provincial grant applications requires a vision and a strategy; and WHEREAS on January 23, 2013 the Provincial Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport announced Ontario is Developing a Live Music Strategy; and WHEREAS on May 1, 2013, for the 2013 Budget, the government is providing $45 million for the Ontario Music Fund over the next three years to help create jobs to advance the Live Music Strategy; and WHEREAS the Live Music Strategy was to position Ontario as a place to record and perform, with the following: 1) Sound Recording and Production; 2) Marketing and Promotion of Artist and Sound recordings; 3) Live Entertainment; and 4) Industry and Business Development initiatives; and WHEREAS the Ontario Music Fund is anticipated to launch in the fall of 2013; and WHEREAS the Town of Aurora is initiating a new Business Improvement Area, is desirous of revitalizing the Downtown core, has developed an economic plan as part of the adopted Strategic Plan to attract new businesses, and is considering options for the surplus Library Square. NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT an Ad Hoc Committee be struck, and that the Committee develop a vision and strategy, to draft an application for the Ontario Music Fund in time for the fall of 2013, and report back to Council; and Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, August 13, 2013 Page 16 of 17 FURTHER THAT the Ad Hoc Committee be comprised of seven (7) members, to be made up of two (2) Councillors, one (1) board member of the Cultural Centre, one (1) member from the Economic Development Advisory Committee, one (1) staff member, one (1) member from the Chamber of Commerce, and one (1) resident. (ii) Motions for Which Notice Has Been Given Deferred to the Council meeting of September 10, 2013 XI REGIONAL REPORT Deferred to the Council meeting of September 10, 2013 XII NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION None XIII READING OF BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT the following by-laws be given first, second, and third readings and enacted: 5516-13 BEING A BY-LAW to establish lands as highways (Lewis Honey Drive) 5536-13 BEING A BY-LAW to establish lands as highways (John West Way) 5542-13 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Zoning By-law Number 2213-78, as amended (15255 Leslie Street and 1540 Wellington Street East, File: D14-17-03) CARRIED Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT the following by-law be given first, second, and third readings and enacted: 5543-13 BEING A BY-LAW to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 4 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 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, August 13, 2013 Page 17 of 17 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT the following by-law be given first, second, and third readings and enacted: 5544-13 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Zoning By-law Number 2213-78, as amended (John West Way and Wellington Street East, File: D14-16-05) 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 Buck Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT the following confirming by-law be given first, second, and third readings and enacted: 5541-13 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from Council Meeting on August 13, 2013 CARRIED XV ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT the meeting be adjourned at 11:04 p.m. CARRIED ________________________________ ________________________________ GEOFFREY DAWE, MAYOR JOHN D. LEACH, TOWN CLERK THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 13, 2013 RECEIVED FINAL APPROVAL AT COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2013.