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MINUTES - Council - 20130226 TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Tuesday, February 26, 2013 ATTENDANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Abel, Ballard, Buck, Gaertner, Gallo, Humfryes (arrived 7:10 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 Legal Services/Town Solicitor, Director of Parks and Recreation Services, Director of Planning and Development Services, Manager of Engineering and Capital Delivery, and Council/Committee Secretary Following Open Forum, Mayor Dawe called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. I DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF Councillor Buck declared a pecuniary interest respecting Item 1(1) due to her involvement in an ongoing litigation concerning the matter. Councillor Humfryes declared a pecuniary interest respecting Item 1(5) as she is employed by the supplier. II APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT the agenda as circulated by the Customer and Legislative Services Department, with the following additions, be approved:  Delegation (a) Klaus Wehrenberg, Resident Re: Item 1(3) – IES13-007 – Design and Reconstruction of Vandorf Sideroad  Item 7 – Memorandum from the Director of Customer and Legislative Services/ Town Clerk Re: Code of Conduct Complaint CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Page 2 of 14 III ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES Council Minutes of February 12, 2013 Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT the Council minutes of February 12, 2013 be adopted as printed and circulated. CARRIED IV PRESENTATIONS (a) Dr. Dave Williams, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Gary Ryan, Chief Operating Officer, Southlake Regional Health Centre Re: Update on Southlake’s Current Strategic Plan Process Dr. Williams presented an overview of Southlake’s strategic planning process, currently in its final stages, toward a five-year strategic plan for providing shockingly excellent innovative care in York Region. He noted that Southlake is the largest employer in the region and they currently have a vibrant clinical program ranging from in-patient acute care services to ambulatory care, with a regional cardiac program and a regional cancer centre. Dr. Williams stated their commitment to providing a positive patient experience will be a central theme in the new strategic plan as they go forward. He advised they are exploring ways to move forward with an innovative model to develop devices that can make a difference and create new jobs in the community. Dr. Williams stated that part of their goal in sharing their strategic vision is to provide a sense of where they are going, noting that Southlake is gaining international recognition for its brand and the things they are doing and how they are able to lead the forefront of transforming health care. He indicated they are open to comments and suggestions which may be brought to the hospital board and incorporated as they go forward. Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT the presentation from Dr. Dave Williams regarding Update on Southlake’s Current Strategic Plan Process be received for information. CARRIED (b) Steve Hinder, Chair, Run or Walk Committee, Representing Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation Re: Nature’s Emporium Run or Walk for Southlake Mr. Hinder acknowledged that he was joined by Cortney Cassidy, Special Events Officer of the Foundation. He advised that the annual Run or Walk for Southlake, previously known as the Hartwell Challenge, began in 2002 to honour Bob Hartwell, a former Aurora councillor. Mr. Hinder noted the event will be held on Sunday, April 28 at the Aurora Community Centre. He encouraged people to enter a team and noted that to date about 27 teams have registered for the event, and that participants may register and raise pledges on the website, www.runforsouthlake.ca. Mr. Hinder advised that a challenge has been issued to the Town of Aurora, Town of East Gwillimbury, Town of Georgina, Township of King, Town of Newmarket, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, and the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, for the Mayors, Council members, staff and community members to come out and support Southlake. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Page 3 of 14 Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT the presentation from Steve Hinder regarding Nature’s Emporium Run or Walk for Southlake be received for information. CARRIED V PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS Councillor Pirri announced that the Queen’s York Rangers’ “Day in the Life of a Soldier” Breakfast will be held on Wednesday, March 6 at the Cardinal Golf Course. He advised that tickets cost $25 and anyone interested may contact him or visit the website www.qyrappreciation.ca for more information. Councillor Humfryes advised that the Big Brothers Big Sisters bowling event on February 23 was a great success and expressed thanks to her fellow Councillors and Mayor Dawe for their participation. Councillor Humfryes reminded everyone that tickets for the Queen’s York Rangers Breakfast event on March 6 are also available through Jonathan’s Restaurant, as well as dog tags at a cost of $10 each. Councillor Abel noted that the Big Brothers Big Sisters bowling event was a great fundraiser and that Councillor Humfryes captained for a worthy cause, adding that there were many other teams including the Chamber of Commerce and the Optimists. Councillor Abel advised that he attended the Ride to Conquer Cancer event on February 23, which included a fabulous showcase of talent, One Act at a Time, at the Newmarket Community Church. He said he was particularly impressed by the participation of youth and their involvement in the community, and he congratulated the organizers and volunteers for a great night. Councillor Buck referred to a communication from the Chief Administrative Officer regarding extended hours of service, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Town Hall and inquired about the reference to the Christmas holiday period. The Chief Administrative Officer confirmed that the Town Hall will be open for business during the Christmas holiday period, unlike previous years, for a half-day on New Year’s Eve and full days on Friday, December 27 and Monday, December 30. Mayor Dawe expressed thanks to the many staff that made Arctic Adventure a great day, which included a Battle of the Chainsaws ice sculpting challenge and an appearance by the Grey Cup courtesy of Rob Schuetze. Mayor Dawe expressed thanks to the Chamber of Commerce for hosting the Annual Mayor’s Luncheon and Keynote Address on February 21 at St. Andrew’s College, noting it was a full house and quite enjoyable. Mayor Dawe expressed thanks to Newmarket-Aurora MP Lois Brown who visited the Aurora Family Leisure Complex (AFLC) last week to deliver a cheque for $540,000 for renovations to both the AFLC and the Aurora Community Centre. Mayor Dawe reminded everyone that the 2nd Annual Aurora Winter Blues Festival will be held on Saturday, March 2, tickets are available at www.awbf.ca, and the proceeds will benefit the Blue Door Shelters of York Region. Mayor Dawe announced that two public consultations will be held this week: the Business Retention and Expansion action planning session will be held on February 28 at 7 p.m. in the Holland Room at Town Hall; and the Future of Library Square will be discussed on February 28 at 7 p.m. in the Old Library at 56 Victoria Street. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Page 4 of 14 Mayor Dawe announced they are still looking for sites for the Doors Open 2013 event in August. Mayor Dawe announced that there are some great camps available for the March break and recommended that parents looking for activities for their young children contact the Town’s Parks and Recreation Services department. Councillor Buck apologized for not being able to attend the Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Mayor’s Luncheon last week, noting that she had planned to attend but found that the venue was not accessible. Mayor Dawe advised that St. Andrew’s College is in the process of improving accessibility. VI DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1 (subsections 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, and 14) and 3 were identified for discussion. VII ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1 (with the exception of subsections 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, and 14), 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7 were identified as items not requiring separate discussion. Moved by Councillor Pirri 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: 1. General Committee Meeting Report of February 19, 2013 THAT the General Committee meeting report of February 19, 2013 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be approved, with the exception of subsections 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, and 14. 2. Special General Committee – 2013 Budget Review Meeting Report of February 11, 2013 THAT the Special General Committee – 2013 Budget Review meeting report of February 11, 2013 be received for information. 4. Memorandum from the Director of Planning & Development Services Re: Enacting Zoning By-law Amendment, By-law No. 5481-13 Wells Street Schoolhouse Lofts, 64 Wells Street THAT the memorandum regarding Enacting Zoning By-law Amendment, By- law No. 5481-13, Wells Street Schoolhouse Lofts, 64 Wells Street, be received for information. 5. Memorandum from the Director of Planning & Development Services Re: Enacting Zoning By-law Amendment, By-law No. 5490-13 99 Wellington Street Limited, 99 Wellington Street East THAT the memorandum regarding Enacting Zoning By-law Amendment, By- law No. 5490-13, 99 Wellington Street Limited, 99 Wellington Street East, be received for information. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Page 5 of 14 6. Memorandum from Mayor Geoffrey Dawe Re: 2013 Special Olympics Ontario Summer Games THAT the memorandum regarding 2013 Special Olympics Ontario Summer Games be received for information. 7. Memorandum from the Director of Customer and Legislative Services/Town Clerk Re: Code of Conduct Complaint (Added Item) THAT Council receive this memorandum regarding a Code of Conduct Complaint for information. CARRIED VIII DELEGATIONS (a) Klaus Wehrenberg, Resident Re: Item 1(3) – IES13-007 – Design and Reconstruction of Vandorf Sideroad Mr. Wehrenberg expressed his opposition to accommodating the Oak Ridges Trail on Vandorf Sideroad, noting that the Trail was always intended to be off-road and there is no safe way to accommodate the Trail on that road. He stated that the Trail has been identified since the early 1990’s in a schedule to the Official Plan in the form of a major east-west trail along the northern lot line at the south end of the Magna lands. Mr. Wehrenberg suggested that the Town take this opportunity, together with the proposed Eco Park, to have staff report on how lands may be acquired to get the Trail off of Vandorf Sideroad. Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information. CARRIED IX CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT Item 1(3) be moved forward for consideration. CARRIED 1. General Committee Meeting Report of February 19, 2013 (3) IES13-007 – Design and Reconstruction of Vandorf Sideroad Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT report IES13-007 be received; and THAT Council accept this report as fulfillment of the ‘further report’ requirement established through the 2013 Capital Budget for project #31101 – Vandorf Sideroad Reconstruction; and Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Page 6 of 14 THAT Purchase Order No. 2012000431 issued to Genivar Inc. for the provision of consulting services for the design of the reconstruction of Vandorf Sideroad from 300m East of Bayview to Leslie Street be increased from $89,782.00 to $119,482.00 excluding taxes. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT Item 1(4) be moved forward for consideration. CARRIED 1. General Committee Meeting Report of February 19, 2013 (4) IES13-008 – Purchase Order Increase for RFP IES2012-41 – Consulting Services for the design of reconstruction of Hunters Glen Road and Fox Point Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT report IES13-008 be received; and THAT Purchase Order No. 2012000491 issued to Morrison Hershfield Limited for the provision of consulting services for the design of the reconstruction of Hunters Glen Road and Fox Point be increased from $51,740.00 to $66,735.00 excluding taxes. DEFEATED Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT report IES13-008 be received; and THAT staff alternative to the recommendation, Option 2, be implemented to only replace the aging street light poles and fixtures currently installed on the streets, without adding new poles/wiring, with the added improvement of LED lighting. CARRIED Councillor Buck left the meeting at 8:35 p.m. 1. General Committee Meeting Report of February 19, 2013 (1) CLS13-002 – Council Code of Conduct Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT report CLS13-002 be received; and THAT staff be directed to combine the Council Code of Conduct and the Code of Ethics into a Code of Ethics and bring forward recommended revisions for the revised document for the consideration of Council. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Page 7 of 14 On a recorded vote the motion CARRIED. YEAS: 5 NAYS: 3 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Humfryes, Pirri, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe VOTING NAYS: Councillors Ballard, Gaertner, and Gallo Councillor Buck, having declared a pecuniary interest, was not present during the discussion of this matter and did not vote on this item. Councillor Buck returned to the meeting at 9:08 p.m. 1. General Committee Meeting Report of February 19, 2013 (2) CAO13-004 – Service Level Review Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT report CAO13-004 be received; and THAT staff proceed with developing and issuing an RFP for consulting services to complete a Service Level Review based on the components identified herein; and THAT a budget of $60,000 be established funded $15,000 from the Growth and Studies reserve and the balance from the 2013 existing consulting budget from all departments; and THAT the scope of work excludes library and fire services. CARRIED 1. General Committee Meeting Report of February 19, 2013 (7) PR13-008 – Aurora Historical Collection Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT report PR13-008 be received; and THAT this report, together with the following recommendations, be forwarded to the March 19, 2013 General Committee meeting for consideration: THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute a Transfer Agreement and an Exhibition and Management Agreement for the Collection, including any and all documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to same; and THAT $179,470.00 be allocated from the Council Discretionary Reserve in 2013 for the operating costs; and THAT $50,135.00 be allocated from the Council Discretionary Reserve in 2013 for the capital costs; and THAT the Administrative responsibility for the Collection be performed by the Director of Parks and Recreation Services. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Page 8 of 14 1. General Committee Meeting Report of February 19, 2013 (8) PR13-009 – Diamond Jubilee Park Moved by Councillor Ballard Seconded by Councillor Gallo THAT report PR13-009 be received; and THAT this clause, “THAT Council approve the name “Diamond Jubilee Park” for the Municipal Parkette within the Ballymore Development Corporation Subdivision in the vicinity of St John’s Sideroad and Bathurst Street as a lasting tribute to her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth” be referred back to staff for further information on the entity to be named and report to the General Committee meeting of March 19, 2013; and THAT the Park signage include the names of the Aurora citizens who have been awarded with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal; and THAT appropriate Park signage be erected on the site; and THAT the final version of the Parks and Trails Map be revised to reflect the name “Diamond Jubilee Park”; and THAT both emblems be used, with the colour Queen’s Jubilee official emblem to be used as the primary logo, and the colour Canadian Diamond Jubilee emblem to be incorporated on a smaller scale. CARRIED 1. General Committee Meeting Report of February 19, 2013 (9) PR13-010 – Selection of a Project Architect for the Design of a New Youth Centre at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex Main Motion Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT report PR13-010 be received; and THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement between the Town of Aurora and CS&P Architects Inc. in the amount of $283,000.00, plus HST, for the design of the new Youth Centre; and THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement, including any and all documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to same. Amendment Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Gallo THAT any reference to “Youth Centre” be changed to “Community Space for Youth”. CARRIED Main Motion as Amended Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT report PR13-010 be received; and THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement between the Town of Aurora and CS&P Architects Inc. in the amount of $283,000.00, plus HST, for the design of the new Youth Centre; and Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Page 9 of 14 THAT any reference to “Youth Centre” be changed to “Community Space for Youth”; and THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the 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: 3 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Buck, Humfryes, Pirri, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe VOTING NAYS: Councillors Ballard, Gaertner, and Gallo 1. General Committee Meeting Report of February 19, 2013 (11) AAC13-03 – Accessibility Advisory Committee Report, February 6, 2013 Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT Council adopt the Accessibility Advisory Committee recommendations from the February 6, 2013 meeting. CARRIED 1. General Committee Meeting Report of February 19, 2013 (13) EAC13-04 – Environmental Advisory Committee Report, February 7, 2013 (2) Memorandum from Jim Tree, Manager of Parks Re: Proposed Tree Protection By-law Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT Council adopt the third clause amended to read: “THAT the attached draft Tree Protection By-law be recommended for approval by Council subject to final review by staff and Council.” THAT Council adopt the Environmental Advisory Committee recommendations from the February 7, 2013 meeting, as amended. CARRIED 1. General Committee Meeting Report of February 19, 2013 (14) HAC13-02 – Heritage Advisory Committee Report, February 13, 2013 (9) Memorandum from Vanessa Hicks, Program Manager, Heritage Planning Re: Hilary-McIntyre Park Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT Council adopt the original staff recommendation: “THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee receive the memorandum regarding Hillary-McIntyre Park for information.” THAT Council adopt the Heritage Advisory Committee recommendations from the February 13, 2013 meeting, as amended. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Page 10 of 14 3. Memorandum from the Director of Planning & Development Services Re: Appointment of Members to the Southeast Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District Study Area Sub-Committee Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Buck THAT the memorandum regarding Appointment of Members to the Southeast Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District Study Area Sub-Committee be received; and THAT Council appoint Councillor John Abel and Councillor Sandra Humfryes to the Southeast Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District Area Sub- Committee. CARRIED X NOTICES OF MOTION/MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN (i) Notices of Motion None (ii) Motion for Which Notice Has Been Given (a) Councillor Buck Re: Town-Owned Property at 215 Industrial Parkway South Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Abel WHEREAS the property owned by the Town at 215 Industrial Parkway South (the former Hydro building) has been leased out for ten years; and WHEREAS the property is surplus to the Town's needs as established by the fact of the lease; and WHEREAS the Town is contemplating significant expenditures to add space for Town functions; and WHEREAS it is incumbent on the Corporation to seek ways and means to mitigate the cost of the new facilities. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the property owned by the Town at 215 Industrial Parkway South be declared surplus to the Town's needs, evaluated and listed for sale for the purpose of realizing the asset and using the proceeds towards funding the new facilities. Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT this item be referred back to staff for input. DEFEATED Moved by Councillor Gallo Seconded by Councillor Ballard THAT the Chair call the question. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Page 11 of 14 On a recorded vote the main motion was DEFEATED. YEAS: 1 NAYS: 8 VOTING YEAS: Councillor Buck VOTING NAYS: Councillors Abel, Ballard, Gaertner, Gallo, Humfryes, Pirri, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe (b) Councillor Buck Re: Auro ra Men’s Soccer Club Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Abel WHEREAS the Aurora Men's Soccer Club has a $1.00 per year lease with the Town for five acres of land; and WHEREAS the Aurora Men's Soccer Club has a Club House on public property; and WHEREAS the Club caters weddings and other receptions for members and holds a liquor licence and serves business lunches; and WHEREAS the property is exempt from taxation as a public property. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Town Legal Services be directed to review and report to Council how the Aurora Men's Soccer Club differs from the Aurora Soccer Dome, respecting exemption of public property from taxation. On a recorded vote the motion was DEFEATED. YEAS: 2 NAYS: 7 VOTING YEAS: Councillor Buck and Mayor Dawe VOTING NAYS: Councillors Abel, Ballard, Gaertner, Gallo, Humfryes, Pirri, and Thompson Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT the Procedural By-law be waived to extend the hour. CARRIED (c) Councillor Buck Re: Soccer Dome Tax Exempt Status? Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Abel WHEREAS the Soccer Dome in Aurora has been deemed subject to taxation; and WHEREAS according to an agreement signed in good faith, the Town has been paying regional and school board taxes on the Soccer Dome for seven years; and WHEREAS the Soccer Dome is a public/private partnership for shared use of a facility on public land; and Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Page 12 of 14 WHEREAS other publicly-owned facilities providing a service within the municipality are exempt from taxation. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Legal Services Department be directed to review and report to Council on the merits of challenging the decision, with a view to establishing tax exempt status for the publicly-owned property. Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT this item be referred to the report to be provided by the Town Solicitor as directed by Council on February 12, 2013 regarding report CAO13-002 – Soccer Dome History and Financial Arrangements. CARRIED XIV CLOSED SESSION Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT Council resolve into a General Committee Closed Session to consider: 1. Labour relations or employee negotiations; Re: CAO13-005 – CUPE Negotiations – Strategy and Direction CARRIED Council resolved into a General Committee Closed Session at 10:34 p.m. and reconvened into open session at 11:25 p.m. Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Gallo THAT Council adopt the confidential recommendations of the General Committee Closed Session of February 26, 2013. CARRIED XI REGIONAL REPORT York Regional Council Highlights – February 21, 2013 Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT the Regional Report be received for information. CARRIED XII NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION Councillor Gaertner inquired about the recourse and process once it has been discovered that mature trees have been cut down without permission. The Director of Building and By-law Services advised that an investigation would be performed along with the Parks and Recreation Services department and they would then determine, based on the information and observations collected, whether charges would be laid under the Tree By-law for the violation of destroying trees. She explained that if charges were laid, the case would go to court and the court would impose the fines, adding that the Town does have set fines and tickets for violations, but the violation must be observed in progress. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Page 13 of 14 Councillor Thompson asked Council to reconsider the Council Compensation Ad Hoc Committee report of February 5, 2013 regarding Council compensation, which was received for information only, and suggested that the Committee’s recommendations be put on the floor and voted upon at a future meeting. Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT report CCAC12-001 – Report of the Council Compensation Ad Hoc Committee be reconsidered at the General Committee meeting of March 19, 2013. CARRIED (two-thirds majority) Councillor Abel referred to Councillor Buck’s Motion for Which Notice Has Been Given (b) regarding the Aurora Men’s Soccer Club, and exemption of public property from taxation, and suggested that a follow-up report be provided. Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT staff be directed to report back to Council regarding non-profit organizations using Town property and their tax exempt status. CARRIED Councillor Gaertner referred to Item 6 regarding correspondence from the York Regional Police about the 2013 Special Olympics Ontario Summer Games and inquired whether the requests for support had been addressed. Mayor Dawe and the Director of Parks and Recreation Services confirmed that the Town is already providing the requested support. Councillor Gaertner requested that Mayor Dawe promote the “Adopt an Athlete” Program at the next Council meeting to which the Mayor agreed. XIII READING OF BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT the following listed by-laws be given first, second, and third readings and enacted: 5481-13 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Zoning By-law Number 2218-78, as amended (64 Wells Street) 5489-13 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Property Standards By-law Number 4044-99.P to Prescribe Minimum Standards for the Maintenance of Heritage Attributes 5490-13 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Zoning By-law Number 2218-78, as amended (99 Wellington Street East) CARRIED Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT the following listed by-law be given first, second, and third readings and enacted: 5494-13 BEING A BY-LAW to declare as surplus and sell municipal lands (Part of Stormwater Management Block – 15059 Leslie Street) CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Page 14 of 14 Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Gallo THAT the following listed confirming by-law be given first, second, and third readings and enacted: 5493-12 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from Council Meeting on February 26, 2013 CARRIED XV ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Gallo Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT the meeting be adjourned at 11:39 p.m. CARRIED ________________________________ ________________________________ GEOFFREY DAWE, MAYOR JOHN D. LEACH, TOWN CLERK THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 26, 2013 RECEIVED FINAL APPROVAL AT COUNCIL ON MARCH 26, 2013.