MINUTES - Council - 20150120 TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Abel, Gaertner,
Humfryes, Kim, Mrakas, Pirri, Thom, and Thompson
MEMBERS ABSENT None
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Building and By-law
Services, Director of Corporate and Financial Services/
Treasurer, Director of Infrastructure and Environmental
Services, Director of Legal and Legislative Services/Town
Solicitor, Director of Parks and Recreation Services, Director of
Planning and Development Services, Town Clerk, and
Council/Committee Secretary
Mayor Dawe called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. following Open Forum and chaired the
meeting.
Deputy Mayor Abel chaired the meeting from 8:02 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. during consideration of
Items 10(ii)(b) and 10(ii)(c).
1. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services, with the following
additions, be approved.
Delegation (a) Ferguson Mobbs, resident of Bradford, Ontario
Re: Motion for Which Notice Has Been Given (c) Mayor Dawe
Re: Community Radio Station
Motion for Which Notice Has Been Given (d) Councillor Mrakas
Re: Sign By-law Enforcement
CARRIED
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3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
Council Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2014
Special Council – Public Planning Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2014
Special Council Meeting Minutes of January 9, 2015 and January 10, 2015
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
THAT the Council meeting minutes of December 16, 2014, the Special Council –
Public Planning meeting minutes of December 17, 2014, and the Special Council
meeting minutes of January 9, 2015 and January 10, 2015 be adopted as printed and
circulated.
CARRIED
4. PRESENTATIONS
(a) Stephen Kimmerer, representing Sport Aurora
Re: Introduction of Sport Aurora Mission, Vision and Beliefs to New
Council
Mr. Kimmerer presented an overview of the mission, vision and beliefs of Sport
Aurora. He expressed appreciation to the Government of Canada and the Town
of Aurora for proclaiming 2015 as the Year of Sport.
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT the presentation of Stephen Kimmerer regarding Sport Aurora be received
for information.
CARRIED
(b) Brian Johnson, representing Greg Payne, Howard Seto, Brian Irskine, and
Branka Asadi
Re: CPR Rescue at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex
Mr. Johnson discussed his experience at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex
where he received a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) intervention. He
presented an award of appreciation to the above-noted individuals.
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Thom
THAT the presentation of Brian Johnson regarding CPR Rescue at the Aurora
Family Leisure Complex be received for information.
CARRIED
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5. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Thompson extended a reminder about the 2015 Run or Walk for Southlake
which will be taking place on April 26, 2015. He invited Members of Council, staff and
residents to join “Team Aurora”.
Councillor Abel extended congratulations to four high schools (St. Maximilian Kolbe
Catholic High School, Cardinal Carter Catholic High School, Aurora High School, and
G. W. Williams Secondary School) who presented artwork at the Aurora Cultural
Centre.
Councillor Abel noted that local student Harrison Jarvis is in the running to be named
Canada’s “Piano Hero”, in a nation-wide contest hosted by CBC Radio and the Toronto
Symphony Orchestra to name “Canada’s favourite amateur classical pianist.”
Councillor Abel noted that local student John Willoughby secured a spot in the 2015
High School Honours Performance Series and will be performing at Carnegie Hall in
February.
Councillor Abel advised that the Aurora Winter Blues Festival will be taking place on
February 19, 20, and 21, 2015.
Councillor Abel announced that the Snowflake Ball for fathers and daughters would
take place on January 24, 2015.
Councillor Humfryes extended a reminder about the Big Brother Big Sister Bowl-A-
Thon which is taking place on February 20, 2015 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Councillor Thom extended a reminder about the charity hockey game taking place on
February, 15, 2015 at the Ray Twinney Recreation Complex commencing at 2:30 p.m.
with proceeds going to Southlake Regional Health Centre.
Councillor Thom encouraged everyone to support the Aurora Tigers at their two home
games occurring on Friday, January 23, 2015 and Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the
Aurora Community Centre.
Mayor Dawe extended a reminder to residents to ensure Christmas trees are set out at
the curb by 7 a.m. for pick-up on their scheduled pick-up day during the week of
Monday, January 26, 2015.
Mayor Dawe announced that the schedule for the 2015 Budget process has been
finalized and will be discussed at the Special General Committee meeting on January
26, 2015 at 7 p.m.
Mayor Dawe noted that he attended Riverwalk Commons in Newmarket to celebrate
the seventh anniversary of Neighbourhood Network. Councillors Abel, Mrakas, and
Thom also attended this event.
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Mayor Dawe acknowledged a successful Electronic Waste Recycling event that took
place on January 17, 2015 in partnership with GEEP and Vision Quest.
Mayor Dawe announced that the Community Recognition and Citizen of the Year
Award nomination process is underway and that nomination forms may be accessed at
www.aurora.ca/cra and will be accepted until March 19, 2015.
Mayor Dawe noted that further information and tickets for the Aurora Winter Blues
Festival taking place on February 19, 2015 are available at www.awbf.ca
Mayor Dawe announced that York Region’s Character Community awards
nominations are now open until February 9, 2015 and further information may be
accessed at www.charactercommunity.com
6. DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1 (sub-items 7, 13, and 20), 4, and 5 were identified for discussion.
7. ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1 (with the exception of sub-items 7, 13, and 20), 2, and 3 were identified as
items not requiring separate discussion.
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
THAT the following recommendations with respect to the matters listed as “Items Not
Requiring Separate Discussion” be adopted as submitted to Council and staff be
authorized to take all necessary action required to give effect to same:
1. General Committee Meeting Report of January 13, 2015
THAT the General Committee meeting report of January 13, 2015 be received
and the following recommendations carried by the Committee be approved (with
the exception of sub-items 7, 13, and 20):
(1) CAO15-001 – Awarding of Contracts During the Election Period
THAT Report No. CAO15-001 be received for information.
(2) BBS15-001 – Accessibility 2014 Election Report
THAT Report No. BBS15-001 be received; and
THAT staff report back to Council on the feasibility and cost of telephone
and online voting for the 2018 Municipal Election.
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(3) BBS15-002 – Parking Regulations and Enforcement
THAT Report No. BBS15-002 be received; and
THAT staff report back to Council on the feasibility of implementing an on-
street parking permit system and an online just-in-time parking permit
system in the Town of Aurora.
(4) BBS15-003 – Request for Sign Variance to Sign By-Law No. 4898-
07.P for Country Wide Homes Ltd., 15624 Leslie Street
THAT Report No. BBS15-003 be received; and
THAT Council approve a request for variance to Sign By-law No. 4898-07.P
for the Country Wide Homes Ltd. residential development sales office at
15624 Leslie Street to allow only the proposed wall residential development
signs whereas Sign By-law 4898-07.P permits a maximum of two (2)
residential development signs; and
THAT Council approve a request for variance to Sign By-law No. 4898-07.P
to allow 48.87m2 of residential development sign area whereas Sign By-law
4898-07.P restricts the area of residential development signs to 20m2.
(5) CFS15-002 – Development Charge Deferral Agreement – Salvation
Army
THAT Report No. CFS15-002 be received; and
THAT Council approve the deferral of Development Charges in respect of
the property at 15338 Leslie Street owned by the Salvation Army Central
York Region until a change of use or ownership occurs, in accordance with
the Town’s Development Charge By-law 5585-14 Section 3.5; 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.
(6) IES15-001 – Facility Projects Status Report
THAT Report No. IES15-001 be received; and
THAT all eligible costs related to capital improvements be incorporated into
this project to maximize use of development charge funding; and
THAT the Budget for the Aurora Family Leisure Complex Renovations
(Capital Project 74004) be increased by $593,113 to a revised budget of
$7,592,462; and
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THAT the increase in the Budget for the Aurora Family Leisure Complex
Renovations (Capital Project 74004) be funded from the Development
Charges Reserve in the amount of $533,800, and from the Cash in Lieu of
Parkland Reserve in the amount of $59,313; and
THAT staff report back to Council on the Contractor Extended
Administration Costs at a later date to be approved by Council separately.
(8) IES15-003 – School Travel Planning for Regency Acres Pubic School
THAT Report No. IES15-003 be received; and
THAT three-way stop sign control be installed at the intersection of Willis
Drive and Seaton Drive; and
THAT the necessary by-law be introduced to implement the above
recommendation; and
THAT “No U-TURN” signs be installed for the northbound and southbound
directions of Murray Drive in front of Regency Acres Public School; and
THAT notice of Council’s decision be sent to Regency Acres Public School.
(9) IES15-004 – York Public Buyers Cooperative Fuel Supply Tender
Award
THAT Report No. IES15-004 be received; and
THAT York Purchasing Co-op Fuel Supply Tender No. CRFT 2014-07, as
issued by the Regional Municipality of York for the Supply and Delivery of
Gasoline and Diesel Fuels to the Municipalities, be awarded to Valero
Energy Incorporated for a five (5) year term for the supply and delivery of
Ethanol (10%) Blended Gasoline; and
THAT York Purchasing Co-op Fuel Supply Tender No. CRFT 2014-07, as
issued by the Regional Municipality of York for the Supply and Delivery of
Gasoline and Diesel Fuels to the Municipalities, be awarded to Canada
Clean Fuels Incorporated for a five (5) year term for the supply and delivery
of #1 Diesel Ultra Low Sulphur and B10 Diesel Fuel; and
THAT the Town issue the purchase order for Valero Energy Incorporated,
for costs not to exceed $100,000, excluding taxes for 2015; and
THAT the Town issue the purchase order for Canada Clean Fuels
Incorporated, for costs not to exceed $140,000, excluding taxes for 2015;
and
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THAT the Director of Infrastructure and Environmental Services be
authorized to approve Purchase Orders for the years 2016, 2017, 2018 and
2019 to an upset limit of the approved budget for each year.
(10) IES15-005 – Aurora Family Leisure Complex Arena Mould
Investigation
THAT Report No. IES15-005 be received; and
THAT a budget of $136,580 be approved for capital expenditures related to
the initial investigation and immediate remediation of portions of the warm
seating area within the viewing deck of the ice rink; and
THAT this budget be funded from the facilities repair and replacement
reserve; and
THAT cleaning of mould and removal of materials in the viewing areas on
the south portion of the ice rink be awarded to A&O Contracting Inc. in the
amount of $51,719.86 excluding taxes.
(11) IES15-006 – Purchase Order Increase for Supply & Delivery of Fuel
THAT Report No. IES15-006 be received; and
THAT purchase order 103 (Valero Energy Inc.) be increased by $34,000 to
an upset limit of $260,000, excluding taxes.
(12) LLS15-001 – Legal & Legislative Services – Organizational Update
THAT Report No. LLS15-001 be received for information.
(14) LLS15-007 – 2015 Insurance Program Renewal
THAT Report No. LLS15-007 be received; and
THAT Council authorize the renewal of the Town’s insurance coverage with
BFL CANADA Risk and Insurance Services Inc. (“BFL”) for 2015 based on
the insurance premium amount of $574,073.00 plus PST, and maintain the
existing $10,000 deductible limits for the insurance policy in 2015; and
THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute any necessary
agreements or documentation required to give effect to the same; and
THAT staff be directed to issue a Request for Proposals to obtain
competitive insurance rates for 2016, and that staff invite the Town’s N6
municipal partners to participate in same.
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(15) LLS15-008 – Highland Gate Golf Club – One-Foot Reserves
THAT Report No. LLS15-008 be received; and
THAT staff place additional information about the Highland Gate Golf Club
property on the Town's website as new information is obtained.
(16) PL15-001 – Site Plan Amendment Application, Karma Tekchen
Zabsal Ling Centre (KTZL), 13900 Leslie Street, File: SP-
2014-05
THAT Report No. PL15-001 be received; and
THAT Site Plan Application File SP-2014-05 (KTZL) be approved to permit
the development of the subject lands for the conversion of the existing
building to an institutional use permitted by the Amending Zoning By-law;
and
THAT Council enact the related Zoning By-law Amendment at a future
Council Meeting; and
THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the Site Plan
Agreement, including any and all documents and ancillary agreements
required to give effect to same.
(17) PL15-002 – Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review, Status Update File
No. ZBA-2012-ZBR
THAT Report No. PL15-002 be received for information.
(18) Memorandum from Director of Infrastructure & Environmental
Services
Re: Correspondence from Regency Acres Public School
Re: Item 8 – IES15-003 – School Travel Planning for Regency
Acres Public School
THAT the memorandum regarding Correspondence from Regency Acres
Public School be received for information.
(19) Memorandum from Director of Corporate & Financial Services
Re: Ice Storm Claim Now Filed
THAT the memorandum regarding Ice Storm Claim Now Filed be received
for information.
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(21) Memorandum from Mayor Geoffrey Dawe
Re: Correspondence from the Ministry of Energy – Overview of
Initiatives
THAT the memorandum regarding Correspondence from the Ministry of
Energy – Overview of Initiatives be received for information.
(22) Memorandum from Director of Infrastructure & Environmental Services
Re: Replacement Page for Item 8 – IES15-003 – School Travel Planning
for Regency Acres Public School
(Added Item)
THAT the memorandum regarding Replacement Page for Item 8 – IES15-
003 – School Travel Planning for Regency Acres Public School be received
for information.
(23) Memorandum from Director of Infrastructure & Environmental
Services
Re: Replacement Page for Item 9 – IES15-004 – York Public Buyers
Cooperative Fuel Supply Tender Award
(Added Item)
THAT the memorandum regarding Replacement Page for Item 9 – IES15-
004 – York Public Buyers Cooperative Fuel Supply Tender Award be
received for information.
(24) Memorandum from Director of Legal & Legislative Services/Town
Solicitor
Re: Replacement Page for Item 14 – LLS15-007 – 2015 Insurance
Program Renewal
(Added Item)
THAT the memorandum regarding Replacement Page for Item 14 –
LLS15-007 – 2015 Insurance Program Renewal be received for information.
2. LLS15-009 – Special Council Closed Session Report of January 9, 2015
and January 10, 2015
THAT Report No. LLS15-009 be received; and
THAT the minutes of the Closed Session meeting of January 9, 2015 and
January 10, 2015 be approved; and
THAT the Closed Session meeting minutes of January 9, 2015 and January 10,
2015 be publicly disclosed upon approval.
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3. Memorandum from Director of Infrastructure & Environmental Services
Re: Additional Information to Item 1(7) – Report No. IES15-002 – Early
Approval of Capital Reconstruction Projects
THAT the memorandum regarding “Additional Information to Item 1(7) – Report
No. IES15-002 – Early Approval of Capital Reconstruction Projects” be received
for information.
CARRIED
8. DELEGATIONS
(a) Ferguson Mobbs, resident of Bradford, Ontario
Re: Motion for Which Notice Has Been Given (c) Mayor Dawe
Re: Community Radio Station
(Added Item)
Mr. Mobbs spoke in support of a proposed Community Radio Station and
discussed the benefits of this volunteer-based endeavour. He noted that the radio
station would require approximately 800 square feet to accommodate both a
broadcast area and recording area.
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Abel
THAT the comments of the delegation be received for information.
CARRIED
9. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1. General Committee Meeting Report of January 13, 2015
(7) IES15-002 – Early Approval of Capital Reconstruction Projects
Council consented to separate the third clause for voting purposes.
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Abel
THAT Report No. IES15-002 be received; and
THAT Council grant early approval for the following 2015 capital reconstruction
projects in advance of budget approval:
Capital Project 31096, Reconstruction of Bluegrass Drive, Steeplechase
Avenue, Woodsend Crescent and Skyview Lane ($1,800,000);
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Capital Project 31101, Reconstruction of Vandorf Sideroad ($1,200,000 –
2015 budget request);
Capital Project 42053, Rehabilitation of Culvert on Yonge Street,
approximately 220m north of Kennedy Street, ($445,000);
Capital Project 31103, Reconstruction of Centre Street, Phase 1 – from
Spruce Street to Walton Drive ($802,000); and
THAT Capital Project 31112, Reconstruction of Industrial Parkway South from
Wellington Street to Industry Street and Industry Street from Industrial Parkway
South to Mary Street ($1,995,000) be referred to the 2015 Capital Budget
approval process.
CARRIED
1. General Committee Meeting Report of January 13, 2015
(13) LLS15-002 – Amendment to Subdivision Approval Conditions (Cash-in-
Lieu of Parkland) – Addison Hall Business Park, 2351528
Ontario Limited and Aurora-Leslie Developments Limited,
15775 & 15625 Leslie Street, Part of Lots 23 & 24, Concession
3, File: D12-01-14
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Abel
THAT Report No. LLS15-002 be received; and
THAT Condition No. 12 of the Draft Plan of Subdivision Conditions of Approval for
File: D12-01-14 be deleted and replaced with the following wording:
“12. The Owner shall covenant and agree in the Subdivision Agreement to
satisfy any cash-in-lieu of parkland requirements to the satisfaction of the
Town Solicitor and the Director of Parks & Recreation Services in
accordance with: (a) the Town’s By-law Number 4291-01.F, as amended or
successor thereto and applicable policies; OR (b) a combination of a
conveyance of lands pursuant to Condition No. 54 and payment of cash-in-
lieu of parkland at a rate of 1.513% per lot valued as of the day before the
day a building permit is issued in respect of any development on each lot
(notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary contained in the Town’s By-
law Number 4291-01.F, as amended or successor thereto and applicable
policies).”; and
THAT Condition No. 54 of the Draft Plan of Subdivision Conditions of Approval for
File: D12-01-14 be deleted and replaced with the following wording:
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“54. The Owner shall covenant and agree in the Subdivision Agreement to
convey certain lands to the Town as open space/trail lands, in accordance
with the required Trail Location Plan, at no charge and free of all
encumbrances, to the satisfaction of the Director of Parks & Recreation
Services and the Town Solicitor.”
On a recorded vote the motion CARRIED
YEAS: 8 NAYS: 1
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Humfryes, Kim, Mrakas, Pirri,
Thom, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe
VOTING NAYS: Councillor Gaertner
1. General Committee Meeting Report of January 13, 2015
(20) Memorandum from Mayor Geoffrey Dawe
Re: Council Proclamation – The Year of Sport in Aurora
On a motion of Councillor Thompson seconded by Councillor Mrakas, Council
consented to consider Item 1(20) prior to Item 1(7).
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
THAT Council proclaim the following:
WHEREAS His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor
General of Canada proclaimed 2015 the Year of Sport in Canada in a ceremony
on Parliament Hill on October 16, 2014; and
WHEREAS the 2015 Year of Sport celebrates the role of sport in our Country and
encourages Canadians to participate and seek the benefits of sports; and
WHEREAS in 2015 Canada will be host to several national and international
sporting events such as:
• The International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Hockey Championship
• 25th Edition of the Canada Winter World Games
• FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada
• 2015 Pan and Parapan American Games; and
WHEREAS in 2015 York Region will host the first-ever Pan Am Games Golf
Tournament at Angus Glen Golf Club; and
WHEREAS the Town of Aurora supports and promotes Sport through its Parks
and Recreation programs and relationships with various sports organizations
such as:
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• Aurora Minor Hockey Association
• Aurora Soccer Club
• Aurora Tigers
• Aurora Youth Soccer Club
• Sport Aurora which includes:
Aurora Sports Hall of Fame
Aurora Barbarians Rugby Football
Club
Aurora Minor Baseball Association
Aurora Community Tennis Club
Aurora Diggers Girls Softball
Association
Aurora Lawn Bowling Club
Aurora Master Ducks Swim Club
Aurora Masters Lacrosse
Aurora Men’s Slo-Pitch League
Aurora Seniors Association
Aurora Skating Club
Big Brothers Big Sisters of York
Blue Dragon Meibukan Karate
Central York Girls Hockey Association
Just 4 Keepers
York Simcoe Minor Bucs Football
Association
Coerver Soccer Academy
Ducks Swimming Club
Evolution Gymnastics
Everest Academies
Gateway Cafe & Lanes
Newmarket Redbirds Lacrosse
Club
Storm Volleyball
Spectrum North Baton Club
St. Andrew’s College
Special Olympics Ontario –
Aurora
Global Gymnastics
• York North Basketball Association
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, on behalf of the Members of Council for
the Corporation of the Town of Aurora, I, Mayor Geoffrey Dawe, do hereby
proclaim 2015 as the Year of Sport in Aurora and urge our citizens and visitors to
discover the benefits of Sport by participating in a wide variety of programs and
activities; and
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Proclamation designating
the year beginning January 1, 2015 as the ‘Year of Sport in Aurora’ be included in
the Notice Board.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Abel
THAT staff publish the Year of Sport in Aurora proclamation including a
comprehensive list of the Town’s various sports organizations.
CARRIED
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4. Memorandum from Director of Infrastructure & Environmental Services
Re: Additional Information to Item 1(9) – Report No. IES15-004 – York
Public Buyers Cooperative Fuel Supply Tender Award
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT the memorandum regarding “Additional Information to Item 1(9) – Report
No. IES15-004 – York Public Buyers Cooperative Fuel Supply Tender Award be
received for information.
CARRIED
5. Memorandum from Director of Infrastructure & Environmental Services
Re: Additional Information to Item 1(11) – Report No. IES15-006 –
Purchase Order Increase for Supply & Delivery of Fuel
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Thom
THAT the memorandum regarding “Additional Information to Item 1(11) – Report
No. IES15-006 – Purchase Order Increase for Supply & Delivery” be received for
information.
CARRIED
10. NOTICES OF MOTION/MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
(i) Notices of Motion
(a) Councillor Mrakas
Re: Widening of Industrial Parkway North and South
This item was considered under subsection (ii) Motions for Which Notice Has
Been Given as Motion (e).
(b) Councillor Pirri
Re: Renaming of Aurora’s Portion of the Nokiidaa Trail in Honour of
Tim Jones
WHEREAS former Mayor Tim Jones is the longest serving Mayor in the
Town’s history; and
WHEREAS Mr. Jones served the Town of Aurora and Council for
twenty-eight consecutive years; and
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WHEREAS the Town of Aurora Public Facilities Naming Policy allows for
trails to be named after prominent individuals who have made a
significant contribution to our community; and
WHEREAS Mr. Jones continues to be making significant contributions to
our community through volunteerism and as an ambassador for
Neighbourhood Network; and
WHEREAS Mr. Jones spent his private career working in the public
sector supporting municipal parks and recreational services; and
WHEREAS the Town of Newmarket's portion of the Nokiidaa Trail is
named in honour of former Mayor Tom Taylor, a longtime colleague
of Mr. Jones.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT staff bring
forward a report to Council regarding the renaming of Aurora’s portion of
the Nokiidaa Trail in honour of Tim Jones.
(c) Councillor Mrakas
Re: Additions to the Bank of Approved Street Names
WHEREAS the Town’s Street Naming Policy allows for former members
of Aurora Council, and for persons who have made outstanding,
significant and/or exemplary contributions to the Town of Aurora, to be
added to the Bank of Approved Street Names; and
WHEREAS former municipal Councillors Steve Hinder, Don Constable,
and Ron Wallace, and former Member of Provincial Parliament Frank
Klees continue to be prominent individuals who have and continue to
make outstanding, significant and/or exemplary contributions to our
community; and
WHEREAS Florence Edith Murray was a long-time and well-known
Aurora resident who was a dedicated volunteer and advocate on behalf
of Aurora’s seniors.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT staff add the
names Hinder, Constable, Wallace, Klees and Flo Murray to the Town’s
Bank of Approved Street Names.
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(ii) Motions for Which Notice Has Been Given
(a) Councillor Mrakas
Re: Pilot Project for Left Turn Restrictions at Intersection of Yonge
Street and Wellington Street
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
WHEREAS traffic congestion at the intersection of Yonge Street and
Wellington Street is an ongoing concern for Aurora residents and
businesses; and
WHEREAS the flow of northbound and southbound traffic is significantly
impeded during peak traffic periods due to left turning vehicles; and
WHEREAS many municipalities restrict left-hand turns at high volume
intersections during peak traffic periods as a means to address similar
concerns with traffic congestion; and
WHEREAS in January of 1998, the Region of York instituted–on a trial
basis–a “no left turn” prohibition on Yonge Street at Wellington Street
during the AM/PM peak period; and
WHEREAS the results of this trial prohibition of left turns at Yonge Street
and Wellington Street revealed “…a significant improvement in traffic
operations”.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the Regional
Municipality of York be requested to investigate the feasibility of
implementing a pilot project for left turn restrictions to north and
southbound Yonge Street at Wellington Street during AM/PM peak traffic
periods for the purposes of addressing traffic congestion at said
intersection; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Regional Municipality of York
be requested to provide Aurora Council with a presentation on the
feasibility of implementing a pilot project for left turn restrictions to north
and southbound Yonge Street at Wellington Street during AM/PM peak
traffic periods for the purposes of addressing traffic congestion at said
intersection following any such investigation.
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Amendment #1
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
THAT the first clause of the main motion be amended by replacing
the words “investigate the feasibility of implementing” with the word
“implement”; and
THAT the second clause be deleted.
DEFEATED
Ame ndment #2
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Abel
THAT the first clause of the main motion be amended by replacing
the words “investigate the feasibility of implementing” with the word
“implement”; and
THAT the second clause of the main motion be amended by
replacing the words “on the feasibility of implementing” with the
words “prior to the implementation of”.
CARRIED
Main motion as amended
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
WHEREAS traffic congestion at the intersection of Yonge Street and
Wellington Street is an ongoing concern for Aurora residents and
businesses; and
WHEREAS the flow of northbound and southbound traffic is significantly
impeded during peak traffic periods due to left turning vehicles; and
WHEREAS many municipalities restrict left-hand turns at high volume
intersections during peak traffic periods as a means to address similar
concerns with traffic congestion; and
WHEREAS in January of 1998, the Region of York instituted–on a trial
basis–a “no left turn” prohibition on Yonge Street at Wellington Street
during the AM/PM peak period; and
WHEREAS the results of this trial prohibition of left turns at Yonge Street
and Wellington Street revealed “…a significant improvement in traffic
operations”.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the Regional
Municipality of York be requested to implement a pilot project for left
turn restrictions to north and southbound Yonge Street at Wellington
Street during AM/PM peak traffic periods for the purposes of addressing
traffic congestion at said intersection; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Regional Municipality of York
be requested to provide Aurora Council with a presentation prior to the
implementation of a pilot project for left turn restrictions to north and
southbound Yonge Street at Wellington Street during AM/PM peak traffic
periods for the purposes of addressing traffic congestion at said
intersection following any such investigation.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(b) Mayor Dawe
Re: Street Parking Plan for the Downtown Core
On a motion of Councillor Pirri seconded by Councillor Thom, Council consented
to consider Motion for Which Notice Has Been Given (b) following consideration
of Item 1(20), of Items Requiring Separate Discussion.
Moved by Mayor Dawe
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
WHEREAS The Town of Aurora recognizes the importance of Yonge Street
as a corridor of business in our historic downtown and is fully committed to
ensuring its long-term commercial sustainability; and
WHEREAS the Town of Aurora initiated a downtown revitalization study for
the Yonge Street and Wellington Street corridors in 2009; and
WHEREAS the Town of Aurora approved the Aurora Promenade Concept
Plan and related Aurora Promenade Secondary Plan in 2010, which
included a comprehensive vision for our historic downtown; and
WHEREAS the Town of Aurora Economic Development Action Plan and
Business Retention and Expansion Strategy emphasize the importance of
supporting local business and revitalizing the downtown; and
WHEREAS the Town of Aurora approved the Community Improvement
Plan (CIP) to support downtown revitalization in 2014; and
WHEREAS the Town of Aurora approved the Aurora Promenade
Streetscape Design and Implementation Plan in 2014 to improve the
streetscape design in the downtown; and
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WHEREAS the Town of Aurora will be considering detailed streetscape
design options for Yonge Street through the historic downtown.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that staff be directed to
investigate the feasibility of implementing a street parking plan as per the
attached conceptual plan and to report back to Council as soon as possible.
CARRIED
(c) Mayor Dawe
Re: Community Radio Station
On a motion of Councillor Pirri seconded by Councillor Gaertner, Council
consented to consider Motion for Which Notice Has Been Given (c) following
consideration of Motion for Which Notice Has Been Given (b).
Moved by Mayor Dawe
Seconded by Councillor Thom
WHEREAS The Town of Aurora is continually looking to provide new and/or
unique services to its residents; and
WHEREAS The Town of Aurora has recently committed to providing
additional program space for our residents at the renewed Aurora Family
Leisure Complex; and
WHEREAS The Town of Aurora has recently been approached by a
community group led by Ferguson Mobbs, to start a non-profit community
FM radio station, enlisting all segments of our community; and
WHEREAS this non-profit community FM radio station would be accessible
to the residents of Aurora to broadcast music, sports, local news and
weather on a real time basis with the focus on all aspects of Aurora; and
WHEREAS the radio station could provide various community organizations
(such as the Royal Canadian Legion, Aurora Skating Club, Aurora Hockey
Club, etc.) a program slot to advise the residents of Aurora of upcoming
events and general information on that organization in an entertaining and
engaging format; and
WHEREAS the radio station could be a real time emergency source of
critical information provided by police, fire or other emergency officials and
municipal departments during a snow storm, ice storm or other natural
disasters; and
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WHEREAS the radio station could provide on-the-spot/satellite coverage of
special Town events such as the Yonge Street Sale, Canada Day,
Remembrance Day, Christmas parade, the opening of new buildings, etc.;
and
WHEREAS the radio station could provide a supervised focal point for our
youth through programming by the youth of Aurora; and
WHEREAS training would be provided to all prospective community
broadcasters at no cost to them and no resources requested from the Town
of Aurora.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to
investigate the feasibility of this proposal and report back to Council as soon
as possible.
CARRIED
(d) Councillor Mrakas
Re: Sign By-law Enforcement
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
WHEREAS the placement, number, sizes, installation and removal dates
of municipal election signs are subject to the provisions of the
Temporary Sign By-law; and
WHEREAS compliance with the Temporary Sign By-law is enforced by
Town of Aurora By-law Services; and
WHEREAS By-law Services’ complements are increased periodically
and temporarily to address increased demands due to specific
enforcement issues such as winter parking restrictions; and
WHEREAS additional By-law Services are required during municipal
elections so as to ensure compliance with and enforcement of the
Temporary Sign By-law.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT staff be directed
to bring forward a request during the 2018 Budget discussions to hire
additional By-law enforcement officer(s), on a temporary contractual
basis, for the purposes of enforcing the provisions of the Temporary Sign
By-law pertaining to municipal election signs.
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Amendment #1
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Kim
THAT the operative clause of the main motion be amended to
replace the words “By-law enforcement officer(s)” with the word
“staff”.
CARRIED
Amendment #2
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Kim
THAT the operative clause of the main motion as amended be
replaced in its entirety with the following:
“NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT staff
be directed to report on options to ensure necessary staff for
the purposes of enforcing the provisions of the Temporary
Sign By-law pertaining to municipal election signs.”
CARRIED
Main motion as amended
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
WHEREAS the placement, number, sizes, installation and removal dates
of municipal election signs are subject to the provisions of the
Temporary Sign By-law; and
WHEREAS compliance with the Temporary Sign By-law is enforced by
Town of Aurora By-law Services; and
WHEREAS By-law Services’ complements are increased periodically
and temporarily to address increased demands due to specific
enforcement issues such as winter parking restrictions; and
WHEREAS additional By-law Services are required during municipal
elections so as to ensure compliance with and enforcement of the
Temporary Sign By-law.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT staff be
directed to report on options to ensure necessary staff for the
purposes of enforcing the provisions of the Temporary Sign By-law
pertaining to municipal election signs.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
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(e) Councillor Mrakas
Re: Widening of Industrial Parkway North and South
On a motion of Councillor Mrakas, seconded by Councillor Thompson and
carried by a two-thirds vote, Council consented to waive the requirements of
section 3.13 of the Procedural By-law to allow Notice of Motion (a) to be moved
forward for consideration.
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
WHEREAS there are currently traffic volume and congestion concerns
on Industrial Parkway due to access and egress from the GO station/GO
station parking lots; and
WHEREAS traffic volume on Industrial Parkway is expected to increase
significantly as a consequence of the truck traffic associated with the
operation of the Joint Operations Centre (expected opening Spring
2016); and
WHEREAS future transformation of the Yonge/Wellington corridor, as
outlined in the Council-approved Promenade Study, may require traffic
diversions to achieve full implementation; and
WHEREAS residents would prefer that diverted traffic not cut through
residential streets; and
WHEREAS Industrial Parkway was initially constructed as a bypass for
Yonge Street.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT staff report back
to Council during the second meeting cycle in February 2015 as to the
feasibility and estimated cost of widening Industrial Parkway North and
South from two lanes to four lanes.
CARRIED
11. REGIONAL REPORT
York Regional Council Highlights – December 18, 2014
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Kim
THAT the Regional Report of December 18, 2014 be received for information.
CARRIED
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Tuesday, January 20, 2015 Page 23 of 24
12. NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION
Councillor Abel inquired about senior swimming fees at the Aurora Family Leisure
Complex in comparison to the Town of Newmarket. The Director of Parks &
Recreation Services stated that the fee will be increasing from $3.60 to $4.44 in 2015,
and to $5.60 in 2016. He also confirmed that the Town of Newmarket is currently
charging seniors a swimming fee of $7.50.
Councillor Abel noted that the Town’s Christmas tree pick-up date is a week later than
neighbouring municipalities. The Director of Infrastructure & Environmental Services
indicated that the date was chosen to accommodate all residents who celebrate
Orthodox Christmas on January 6.
Councillor Abel expressed his concerns about the customer service provided by Green
for Life (GFL) Environmental.
Councillor Pirri inquired about the Aurora Farmers’ Market fees and the costs of renting
the Armoury. The Director of Building & By-law Services indicated that each vendor
permit fee is $75. The Director of Parks & Recreation Services stated that the Armoury
may be rented at a rate of $50 per hour or $300 for eight hours.
Councillor Gaertner inquired about the Council presentation process. The Town Clerk
indicated that requestors are required to speak to applicable staff before submitting
requests to present to Council.
13. READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT the following by-laws be given first, second, and third readings and enacted:
5678-15 BEING A BY-LAW to establish lands as highways (Block 95, Plan 65M-
3012 – Strawbridge Farm Road).
5679-15 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Zoning By-law Number 2213-78, as
amended (13900 Leslie Street – Karma Tekchen Zabbal Ling Centre).
5683-15 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Parking and Traffic Control By-law Number
4574-04.T, as amended, to designate and erect stop signs at various
intersections in the Town of Aurora.
5684-15 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Parking and Traffic Control By-law Number
4574-04.T, as amended, to designate a “NO U-TURN” area and post the
related signs along a portion of Murray Drive in the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the following by-law be given first, second, and third readings and enacted:
5680-15 BEING A BY-LAW to establish a schedule of fees and charges for
municipal services, activities and the use of property within the Town of
Aurora (Fees and Charges By-law).
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
THAT the following confirming by-law be given first, second, and third readings and
enacted:
5681-15 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from Council
Meeting on January 20, 2015
CARRIED
14. CLOSED SESSION
None
15. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Abel
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:14 p.m.
CARRIED
GEOFFREY DAWE, MAYOR STEPHEN M. A. HUYCKE, TOWN CLERK
THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 20, 2015 RECEIVED FINAL
APPROVAL BY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 10, 2015.