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Minutes - Council - 20130423 TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Tuesday, April 23, 2013 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 Building and By-law Services, Director of Corporate and Financial Services/Treasurer, Director of Infrastructure and Environmental Services, Director of Legal Services/Town Solicitor, Director of Parks and Recreation Services, Director of Planning and Development Services, and Council/Committee Secretary Following Open Forum, Mayor Dawe called the meeting to order at 7:16 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 Humfryes THAT the agenda as circulated by the Customer and Legislative Services Department, with the following changes/additions, be approved: Withdrawn – Rescheduled to Council meeting of May 14, 2013  Delegation (b) Lynn Pearson, representing Canadian Cancer Society Re: Request for Noise By-law Exemption  Delegation (c) John Cunningham, Resident Re: Item 7 – Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Development Services Re: Bell Canada Telecommunications Tower 14820 Bathurst Street, Township of King Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Page 2 of 16  Delegation (d) Kevin McHenry, Headmaster, St. Andrew’s College Re: Item 1(6) CFS13-017 – Request for Extension of Deferral of Development Charges – St. Andrew’s College  Delegation (e) Erica Russell, representing Wildrush Homeowner’s Group Re: Item 1(12) PL13-021 – Draft Plan of Subdivision File D12-02-11 Zoning By-law Amendment File D14-08-11 2C (West) Secondary Plan Area Mattamy (Aurora) Limited Part of Lot 26, Concession 2 E.Y.S. Withdrawn  Notice of Motion (a) Councillor Ballard Re: Phyllis Morris Municipal Conflict of Interest Act Hearing and Outcomes  Notice of Motion (b) Mayor Geoffrey Dawe Re: Protocol for Telecommunication Towers  Item 7 – Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Development S ervices Re: Bell Canada Telecommunications Tower 14820 Bathurst Street, Township of King  Item 8 – Memorandum from the Director of Infrastructure and Environmental Services Re: Additional Information – Contract Award for Sidewalk, Curbs and Gutters at Various Locations – Tender IES2013-12  Item 9 – Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation Services Re: Item 1(2) PR13-022 – Aurora 150th Exhibit – Update CARRIED (two-thirds majority) III ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES Council Minutes of April 9, 2013 Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT the Council minutes of April 9, 2013 be adopted as printed and circulated. CARRIED Council recessed at 7:23 p.m. and reconvened at 7:25 p.m. IV PRESENTATIONS (a) Grace Marsh and Greg Foster, representing Rotary Club of Aurora Re: Item 5 – Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation Services Re: Rotary Park Upgrade Ms Marsh, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Aurora and Jack Laurion, President, acknowledged her co-presenters, George Gonsalves, Greg Foster and Frank Mete. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Page 3 of 16 She expressed praise for Al Downey, Director of Parks and Recreation Services, Jim Tree, Manager of Parks, and department staff for their work on Phase I of Rotary Park at the Gurnett Street entrance area. Ms Marsh noted the Rotary Club’s initial donation of $15,000 toward the Park and their successful partnership with the Town. She advised they are continuing to raise funds for the project by selling engraved interlock stones and anyone interested may contact a member of the Rotary Club to purchase a stone. She presented the concept design for Phase II at the Cousins Drive entrance area of the Park and Mayor Dawe was presented with an additional cheque of $15,000 toward most of the costs for Phase II. (b) Lucas Cugalj, Director, Strategy and Business Planning, and Brett Bloxam, Director, Operations Maintenance and Monitoring, Environmental Services, The Regional Municipality of York Re: Water and Wastewater Servicing Mr. Bloxam presented an overview of the regional water and wastewater systems, including key objectives, Lake Ontario-based servicing needs, intra-basin water transfer, and the inflow and infiltration reduction strategy. Mr. Cugalj presented an overview of the key budget drivers and business challenges, water and wastewater rates, forecasted reserves, and future infrastructure investment. Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Ballard THAT the presentation regarding Water and Wastewater Servicing be received for information. CARRIED (c) Nihan Basak, M. Arch., Senior Designer, Associate, ZAS Architects + Interiors Re: Town Hall Renovation Project Ms Basak presented an overview of the design proposed for the Phase 1 – Ground Floor reconfiguration of Town Hall including details of the floor and ceiling plans, Customer Service counter, interior elevations, lighting and finishes, and sustainability. Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Gallo THAT the presentation regarding Town Hall Renovation Project be received for information. CARRIED V PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS Councillor Humfryes reminded everyone that the Nature’s Emporium Run or Walk for Southlake will be held on Sunday, April 28 starting with breakfast at the Aurora Community Centre. She noted the friendly municipal challenge with neighboring N6 municipalities and encouraged residents and staff to join the Town of Aurora team. Councillor Humfryes announced that a pizza, pop and pledge lunch will be held on Thursday, April 25 in the first floor entrance area of Town Hall and invited everyone to drop by and donate. Councillor Gaertner announced she was pleased to support and attend a recent York Region Abuse Program fundraiser. She advised that the organization helps children who have been abused and their families and noted there is a long waiting list. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Page 4 of 16 Councillor Pirri announced that the Aurora 150 Tattoo will be held on Sunday, May 5 at Machell Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. He noted the event will include a lunch and a kid-friendly mudder, and invited everyone to participate. Mayor Dawe thanked all those who participated in the Mayor’s Annual Anti-Litter Clean-up Day on April 20, including the sponsors, Tim Hortons, Pitch-in Canada, Info Aurora, and Water for Tomorrow. Mayor Dawe announced that, commencing Tuesday, May 1, Aurora Town Hall will be open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., instead of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mayor Dawe announced that the Aurora Seniors’ Centre will be hosting a Spring Sale on Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mayor Dawe announced that a Choral Celebration will be held at the Aurora United Church on Saturday, April 27 at 6:30 p.m., hosted by the Aurora Evergreen Choir and the Aurora Seniors Association. He advised that tickets are $15 each and available at the Aurora Seniors’ Centre. Mayor Dawe advised that nomination forms are still available for the 2013 Citizen of the Year Award, which may be obtained from the Town’s website or the Info Aurora desk at Town Hall. Mayor Dawe announced that the Dr. G. W. Williams Secondary School 125th Reunion will be held on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4. Mayor Dawe announced that the Aurora Community Arboretum will be holding their annual tree planting event at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, rain or shine, with access from the intersection of Billingham Heights and Birkshire Drive. Mayor Dawe announced that the 51st Annual Juried Art Show and Sale will be held on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5 at Town Hall. He noted that admission is free and encouraged everyone to visit and view the fantastic artwork. Mayor Dawe announced that nominations are being accepted for the 2013 Community Recognition Awards and nomination forms are available on the Town’s website. VI DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1 (subsections 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 14, 17, 18, 20, 21, 29, 30, 31, and Section VI – Item 1), 7, and 9 were identified for discussion. VII ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1 (with the exception of subsections 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 14, 17, 18, 20, 21, 29, 30, 31, and Section VI – Item 1), 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 were identified as items not requiring separate discussion. Moved by Councillor Ballard Seconded by Councillor Buck 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: Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Page 5 of 16 1. General Committee Meeting Report of April 16, 2013 THAT the General Committee meeting report of April 16, 2013 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be approved, with the exception of subsections 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 14, 17, 18, 20, 21, 29, 30, 31, and Section VI – Item 1. 2. Special General Committee – Audit Committee Meeting Report of April 9, 2013 THAT the Special General Committee – Audit Committee meeting report of April 9, 2013 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be approved. 3. CLS13-012 – General Committee Closed Session Report Dated April 16, 2013 THAT report CLS13-012 be received; and THAT Council adopt the confidential recommendations of the Closed Session General Committee meeting of April 16, 2013. 4. IES13-021 – Regional Reports on Water Supply Program THAT report IES13-021 be received for information. 5. Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation Services Re: Rotary Park Upgrade THAT the memorandum regarding Rotary Park Upgrade be received for information. 6. Memorandum from Mayor Geoffrey Dawe Re: York Regional Council Highlights – April 18, 2013 THAT the memorandum regarding York Regional Council Highlights – April 18, 2013 be received for information. 8. Memorandum from the Director of Infrastructure and Environmental Services Re: Additional Information – Contract Award for Sidewalk, Curbs and Gutters at Various Locations – Tender IES2013-12 (added item) THAT the memorandum regarding Addition Information – Contract Award for Sidewalk, Curbs and Gutters at Various Locations – Tender IES2013-12 be received for information. CARRIED VIII DELEGATIONS (a) Kim McKinnon and Tyler Barker, representing Concerned Citizens for Accessibility and Mobility Re: Mobility Maze Regional Awareness Re: Item 1(VI-1) – AAC13-05 – Accessibility Advisory Committee Report, April 3, 2013 – Delegation (a) Kim McKinnon Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Page 6 of 16 Mr. Barker, along with Ms McKinnon, presented details of the Mobility Maze event being held on Wednesday, June 5 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Aurora Community Centre, in conjunction with National Access Awareness Week during June 2 to 9. He noted that the Mobility Maze event is supported by the Concerned Citizens for Accessibility and Mobility and the Community Legal Clinic of York Region and would highlight the challenges and the positives of using accessible transportation in York Region. He requested that the Aurora Community Centre facility fees be waived for the June 5 event and invited all members of Council and residents to participate. Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information. CARRIED (b) Lynn Pearson, representing Canadian Cancer Society Re: Request for Noise By-law Exemption Withdrawn – Rescheduled to Council meeting of May 14, 2013 (c) John Cunningham, Resident Re: Item 7 – Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Development Services Re: Bell Canada Telecommunications Tower 14820 Bathurst Street, Township of King (added item) Mr. Cunningham, a 13-year resident of Corner Ridge Road, expressed concerns regarding the recently erected 60-meter telecommunications tower, including visual pollution, impact on the beauty of the neighbourhood, financial impact on the value of homes due to the close proximity of the tower, health impact of radiation, lack of public consultation prior to construction, and the flawed process for placing the tower. He stated that the community wishes to begin immediately working with the Town toward resolving the situation and suggested that an injunction be obtained to halt construction and operation of the tower and that the tower be relocated to a site that does not abut established residential neighbourhoods. Mr. Cunningham requested that the Mayor and all Councillors undertake formal contact with all necessary federal government authorities and with Bell Canada leadership to convey the community’s message of “move the tower.” He further requested that a public report determine why the Town offered no comment to this project and did not inform residents, and that Council advise of their immediate actions and plans to address this matter. Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to Item 7. CARRIED (d) Kevin McHenry, Headmaster, St. Andrew’s College Re: Item 1(6) CFS13-017 – Request for Extension of Deferral of Development Charges – St. Andrew’s College (added item) Mr. McHenry acknowledged that he was joined by his colleagues Beth McKay, Chief Financial Officer, Michael Sifton, Chair of the Board of Governors, and Governors Scott Cole and Jim McClocklin. He requested that Council consider extending the deferral of the development charges agreement that is currently in place with the Town to cover two additional site plan amendments. Mr. McHenry advised they are not planning to increase the school enrolment, but are improving the facilities in order Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Page 7 of 16 to keep pace with the top independent schools in Canada. He reviewed the College’s fiscal policy and long-standing community involvement, noting they are a nationally-accredited, independent school that is not-for-profit and a registered charity. Mr. McHenry stated they are committed to strengthening their partnership with the Town and requested that Council support this partnership by deferring the development charges as it has in the past. Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to Item 1(6). CARRIED (e) Erica Russell, representing Wildrush Homeowner’s Group Re: Item 1(12) PL13-021 – Draft Plan of Subdivision File D12-02-11 Zoning By-law Amendment File D14-08-11 2C (West) Secondary Plan Area Mattamy (Aurora) Limited Part of Lot 26, Concession 2 E.Y.S. (added item) Ms Russell, resident of Wildrush Place in Newmarket, expressed concerns regarding the proposed development to be built on the 2C lands directly south of the Group’s properties. She stated her intent to bring to Council’s attention inaccuracies in the staff report and the false impression that the Group’s concerns have been satisfied, as they have not had the opportunity to provide adequate input into the planning process. Ms Russell further requested that Blocks 55 and 56, indicated as future residential, be excluded from the zoning by-law amendment and continue to be designated as interface overlay, as the appropriate consultation and interface conditions have not been met. She expressed further concerns regarding the adequacy of the two proposed pumping stations and the potential drainage issues and damage to their properties as a result of the development of blocks 55 and 56, and requested that Council take these concerns under advisement. Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to Item 1(12). CARRIED IX CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT Item 7 and Motion (a) be moved forward for consideration. CARRIED Mayor Dawe relinquished the Chair to Councillor Abel. 7. Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Development Services Re: Bell Canada Telecommunications Tower 14820 Bathurst Street, Township of King (added item) Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Page 8 of 16 Moved by Mayor Dawe Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT the memorandum regarding Bell Canada Telecommunications Tower, 14820 Bathurst Street, Township of King be received for information. - and - (ii) Motions for Which Notice Has Been Given (a) Mayor Geoffrey Dawe Re: Protocol for Telecommunication Towers (added item) Main Motion WHEREAS Industry Canada is the sole approval authority for cell tower construction; and WHEREAS no single standard for public consultation exists; and WHEREAS, on February 28, 2013, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association announced a joint protocol on the siting process of wireless antenna systems; and WHEREAS a 60-metre cell phone tower was constructed in King Township with inadequate consultation with Aurora residents significantly impacted by the location; and WHEREAS Aurora’s protocol, if applied by King Township, would have allowed for better and meaningful consultation with the residents most impacted by the construction of the tower. NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that Industry Canada implement a single protocol for the construction of cell towers that allows for meaningful and comprehensive public consultation; and FURTHER THAT in the absence of leadership from Industry Canada, staff be directed to work with the adjoining municipalities to harmonize protocols to ensure, as neighbours, that meaningful consultation happens. Mayor Dawe resumed the Chair. Amendment Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Pirri FURTHER THAT Industry Canada be requested to order all activity stopped on the tower; and FURTHER THAT Industry Canada order a new public process allowing for meaningful consultation with Aurora residents and includes removal of the tower. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Page 9 of 16 Main Motion as Amended Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Pirri WHEREAS Industry Canada is the sole approval authority for cell tower construction; and WHEREAS no single standard for public consultation exists; and WHEREAS, on February 28, 2013, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association announced a joint protocol on the siting process of wireless antenna systems; and WHEREAS a 60-metre cell phone tower was constructed in King Township with inadequate consultation with Aurora residents significantly impacted by the location; and WHEREAS Aurora’s protocol, if applied by King Township, would have allowed for better and meaningful consultation with the residents most impacted by the construction of the tower. NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that Industry Canada implement a single protocol for the construction of cell towers that allows for meaningful and comprehensive public consultation; and FURTHER THAT in the absence of leadership from Industry Canada, staff be directed to work with the adjoining municipalities to harmonize protocols to ensure, as neighbours, that meaningful consultation happens; and FURTHER THAT Industry Canada be requested to order all activity stopped on the tower; and FURTHER THAT Industry Canada order a new public process allowing for meaningful consultation with Aurora residents and which includes removal of the tower. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT the Procedural By-law be waived in order to accept the addition of a Notice of Motion from Councillor Ballard for consideration. CARRIED (two-thirds majority) (b) Councillor Ballard Re: Bell Canada Telecommunications Tower at 14820 Bathurst Street, Township of King (added item) Moved by Councillor Ballard Seconded by Councillor Gallo WHEREAS the construction of a 60-metre (197-foot) Bell Canada telecommunication tower at 14820 Bathurst Street, Township of King, has a substantial negative impact on a large number of Aurora residences; and WHEREAS the tower at its current height, size and location dominates and negatively affects the daytime skyline view of a significant number of established neighbourhoods from Bathurst Street east to Yonge Street; and Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Page 10 of 16 WHEREAS the nighttime navigational lighting required on the tower at its current height has yet to be activated, and its far reaching impact on residents of Aurora is as yet unknown; and WHEREAS the tower as situated on a hill in very close proximity to the regional road of Bathurst and presents a visual distraction and possible physical danger, due to falling ice, for motorists, and may therefore be a safety concern; and WHEREAS the tower is located within the neighbouring municipality of the Township of King, which oversaw the application and subsequent report to Industry Canada, but its greatest effect is felt by residents of the Town of Aurora; and WHEREAS a tower proposal notification was sent to the Town of Aurora; and WHEREAS the Council of the Township of King, by way of adopting the recommendations of its Staff Report P-2012-73, did not oppose the location, size or design of the tower in its report to Industry Canada, the permitting authority; and WHEREAS the Township of King protocol to identify homes to be notified of the tower application identified just 10 homes in the Town of Aurora; and WHEREAS the Town of Aurora protocol to identify homes to be notified of the tower application would have identified approximately 50 homes; and WHEREAS a large number of Aurora residents have voiced their concern to Town Council at not being notified or included in the public consultation process, which prevented them from learning about the tower and voicing their concerns, if any; and WHEREAS many residents believe construction of the tower has damaged the aesthetics of the neighbouring communities; and WHEREAS many residents believe the telecommunication tower may have a negative, long-term impact on the value of the homes in the affected neighbourhoods; and WHEREAS some residents believe the telecommunications tower may have long-term health implications; and WHEREAS Aurora Staff, on behalf of the Town of Aurora, made a direct, “no comment” submission to Industry Canada in response to the application, without the knowledge or direction of Council, and made no response to the Township of King as part of its comment gathering process for Staff Report P- 2012-73. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Aurora residents be given the opportunity to be heard about this tower and their interests considered; and FURTHER that Staff be directed to seek a stop work injunction against the completion of the tower for a length of time sufficient to allow the Town, citizens and Bell Canada to review options with regards to the tower; and FURTHER that Staff be directed to initiate an independent review of the Town’s management of the tower application, specifically to examine and report on the process by which the notification of the tower application was received, why Council and the community were not consulted, why a “no Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Page 11 of 16 comment” submission was made directly to Industry Canada, and why no submission was made to the Township of King; and FURTHER together with their findings, the independent review make recommendations for Council consideration to prevent future major planning and tower applications in neighbouring municipalities from going forward without adequate review and response from the Town of Aurora; and FURTHER that the independent reviewer report directly to Council in a public session; and FURTHER that the Mayor be directed to write Lois Brown MPP and the Minister of Industry Canada, responsible for approving telecommunication towers, outlining this Council’s grave concerns with the current regulatory approval process lack of established standards, especially as they relate to gathering public input, and lack of authority given local municipalities in seeking to locate telecommunication towers. Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT this item be deferred to a Special Council meeting to be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. CARRIED Council recessed at 10:06 p.m. and reconvened at 10:13 p.m. Councillor Buck returned to the meeting at 10:17 p.m. Councillor Ballard returned to the meeting at 10:26 p.m. Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT the Procedural By-law be waived to extend the hour. CARRIED (two-thirds majority) 1. General Committee Meeting Report of April 16, 2013 (6) CFS13-017 – Request for Extension of Deferral of Development Charges St. Andrew’s College Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT report CFS13-017 be received; and THAT the existing Development Charge Deferral Agreement with St. Andrew’s College be amended to include proposed facility additions as set out in approved Site Plans D11-01-12 and D11-15-12; 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. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Page 12 of 16 On a recorded vote the motion CARRIED. YEAS: 7 NAYS: 2 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Gallo, Humfryes, Pirri, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe VOTING NAYS: Councillors Ballard and Buck Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT Item 1(12) be moved forward for consideration. CARRIED 1. General Committee Meeting Report of April 16, 2013 (12) PL13-021 – Draft Plan of Subdivision File D12-02-11 Zoning By-law Amendment File D14-08-11 2C (West) Secondary Plan Area Mattamy (Aurora) Limited Part of Lot 26, Concession 2 E.Y.S. Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT report PL13-021 be received; and THAT application for Draft Plan of Subdivision D12-02-11 (Mattamy (Aurora) Ltd.) be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in Schedule ‘A’ of this report; and THAT Zoning By-law Amendment file D14-08-11 (Mattamy (Aurora) Ltd.) be approved, to zone the subject lands from Rural General “RU” to “R2” – Detached Dwelling Second Density Residential Exception Zone, “R6” – Row Dwelling Residential Exception Zone, “EP” – Environmental Protection Exception Zone and “O” – Major Open Space (subject to a Holding symbol “H”). The Holding Symbol “H” shall be lifted upon the confirmation of servicing capacity from York Region in accordance with the Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Project, or additional servicing capacity being granted by Aurora Town Council; and THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute a Subdivision Agreement, including any and all documents and all of the Agreements referenced in the Conditions of Approval, including any and all documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to same; and THAT the Owner enter into an agreement with the Town of Aurora to be registered on title, indicating that no Lots and/or Blocks will be offered for sale by the Owner or Purchasers until water supply and sewage servicing capacity has been allocated, and that the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the “No Pre-Sale Agreement”. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT the Procedural By-law be waived to extend the hour. CARRIED (two-thirds majority) Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Page 13 of 16 9. Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation Services Re: Item 1(2) PR13-022 – Aurora 150th Exhibit – Update Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT the memorandum regarding report PR13-022 – Aurora 150th Exhibit – Update be received; and THAT the requested budget for the 150th Exhibit be reduced to $40,000. - and - 1. General Committee Meeting Report of April 16, 2013 (2) PR13-022 – Aurora 150th Exhibit Main Motion THAT report PR13-022 be received; and THAT Council approve funding in the amount of $66,000.00 for the Aurora 150 Exhibit at the Aurora Cultural Centre; and THAT the funding source be identified as the Council Discretionary Reserve Fund; and THAT CAM be encouraged to use the services of a co-op student for this project. Amendment Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT Council approve funding in the amount of $40,000.00 for the Aurora 150 Exhibit at the Aurora Cultural Centre. CARRIED 9. Main Motion Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT the memorandum regarding report PR13-022 – Aurora 150th Exhibit – Update be received; and THAT the requested budget for the 150th Exhibit be reduced to $40,000. - and - 1(2) Main Motion as Amended THAT report PR13-022 be received; and THAT Council approve funding in the amount of $40,000.00 for the Aurora 150 Exhibit at the Aurora Cultural Centre; and THAT the funding source be identified as the Council Discretionary Reserve Fund; and THAT CAM be encouraged to use the services of a co-op student for this project. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Page 14 of 16 On a recorded vote the main motions CARRIED. YEAS: 6 NAYS: 3 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Buck, Gallo, Humfryes, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe VOTING NAYS: Councillors Ballard, Gaertner, and Pirri X NOTICES OF MOTION/MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN (i) Notices of Motion (a) Councillor Ballard Re: Phyllis Morris Municipal Conflict of Interest Act Hearing and Outcomes Withdrawn XI REGIONAL REPORT None XII NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION None Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT a Special Council meeting be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT the following item be deferred to the Council meeting of May 14, 2013: 1(20) PR13-016 – 2B Lands Storm Water Management Facility (SWM) Monitoring and Water Balance Monitoring Follow-up Report CARRIED XIII READING OF BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT the following listed by-law be given first, second, and third readings and enacted: 5505-13 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Municipal Waterworks Distribution By-law Number 3305-91, as amended CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Page 15 of 16 Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT the following items be deferred to the Special Council meeting of April 30, 2013: 1(1) PR13-021 – Skateboard Park Options 1(3) PR13-023 – Award of Tender PRS2013-14 for the Provision of Landscape Grounds Maintenance Services on Municipal Property at Various Locations in the Town of Aurora 1(4) CAO13-009 – Supplementary Unemployment Benefit Amendments to Policy #17 – Pregnancy and Parental Leave 1(14) Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Development Services Re: Revised Elevation Drawings, Planning Report No. PL12-043 Applications to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Perwick Investments Limited, Files: D09-03-05 and D14-16-05 1(17) PR13-017 – Diamond Jubilee Park – Follow-up Report 1(18) LGL13-004 – Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP) 1(21) PR13-018 – Award of Request for Proposal No. PRS2013-04 – For the Supply, Delivery and Maintenance of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (SARC) and the Aurora Community Centre (ACC) 1(29) PL13-024 – Simplified Development Agreement Execution 2298276 Ontario Limited Lots 1, 2, & 15, Plan 65M-2806 and Lots 102 & 103, Plan 65M-2805, 115, 118 & 119 Stemmle Drive and 126 & 130 Brookeview Drive Minor Variance File Numbers: D13-(30-34)-11 1(30) PL13-028 – Simplified Development Agreement Execution Jacqueline Lee Kubica Plan 65M-2725, Part Lot 9 19 Ing Court Minor Variance File Number: D13-(26A&B)-12 1(31) PL13-029 – Simplified Development Agreement Execution Wayne Hinrichs and Stacey Lewis Lot 36 and Part Block A, Plan M-1582; Part 7, 65R-20000 40 Steeplechase Avenue Minor Variance File Number: D13-(11A&B)-12 1(VI-1) AAC13-05 – Accessibility Advisory Committee Report, April 3, 2013 CARRIED Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT the following listed confirming by-law be given first, second, and third readings and enacted: 5503-13 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from Council Meeting on April 23, 2013 CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Page 16 of 16 XIV CLOSED SESSION None XV ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Buck THAT the meeting be adjourned at 11:37 p.m. CARRIED ________________________________ ________________________________ GEOFFREY DAWE, MAYOR JOHN D. LEACH, TOWN CLERK THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 23, 2013 RECEIVED FINAL APPROVAL AT COUNCIL ON MAY 14, 2013.