MINUTES - Council - 20150210 TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, February 10, 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 7:12 p.m. following Open Forum.
On a motion of Councillor Mrakas seconded by Councillor Gaertner, the Council meeting
recessed at 7:13 p.m., following the approval of the agenda, to reconvene the Special
General Committee – 2015 Budget Review meeting of February 7, 2015.
On a motion of Councillor Mrakas seconded by Councillor Abel, the Council meeting
reconvened at 8:01 p.m. following adjournment of the Special General Committee – 2015
Budget Review meeting.
1. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
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2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Kim
THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services, with the following
additions, be approved.
Item 8 – Memorandum from Director of Legal & Legislative Services/Town
Solicitor
Re: Additional Information for Report No. LLS15-014 – General Committee
Closed Session Report of February 3, 2015
Closed Session Item 2 – Personal matters about an identifiable individual,
including a Town or Local Board employee; Re: Memorandum from Director of
Legal & Legislative Services/Town Solicitor; Re: Closed Session Report No.
LLS15-005 – Appointments to the Aurora Public Library Board.
CARRIED
3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
Council Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2015
Special Council – Public Planning Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2015
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
THAT the Council meeting minutes of January 20, 2015, and the Special Council –
Public Planning meeting minutes of January, 28, 2015 be adopted as printed and
circulated.
CARRIED
4. PRESENTATIONS
None
5. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Gaertner announced that the week of February 16 to 22, 2015 is National
Heritage Week.
Councillor Gaertner extended a reminder about Aurora’s Arctic Adventure which will
take place on February 16, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Aurora Town Park.
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Councillor Thompson extended a reminder about the 2015 Run or Walk for Southlake
which will take place on April 26, 2015. He invited Members of Council, staff and
residents to join “Team Aurora”.
Councillor Abel announced that the Snowflake Father and Daughter Ball that took
place on January 24, 2015 raised approximately $16,000 in support of Big Brothers Big
Sisters of York.
Councillor Abel extended congratulations to Tim Jones for organizing a successful
CHATS’ Walk for Wellness event.
Councillor Abel acknowledged the Bell Let’s Talk campaign for mental health
awareness.
Councillor Abel noted that Glen Marais has launched the Say My Name Canada
kindness campaign which will run until February 25, 2015.
Councillor Abel announced that the Men Can Cook event will take place on March 14,
2015 at the Aurora Seniors’ Centre.
Councillor Abel noted that the Royal Conservatory of Music awarded a gold medal to
12-year old Sebastian Gobbels for scoring the top mark in Ontario and Quebec on the
Grade 2 harp examination.
Councillor Humfryes extended a reminder about the Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl-A-
Thon which will take place on February 20, 2015 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Councillor Humfryes announced that the Aurora Special Olympics provincial games
will take place on April 3, 4, and 5, 2015.
Councillor Thom extended a reminder about the charity hockey game between the
Aurora Tigers and Newmarket Hurricanes, 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 noted that February 6, 2015 marked the 63rd anniversary of Queen
Elizabeth II accession to the Throne.
Councillor Kim extended an invitation to residents to attend free public skating at the
Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex on February 16, 2015 from 1:15 p.m. to 3:15
p.m. provided by Harvest Bible Chapel York Region and Harvest Bible Chapel
Newmarket.
Mayor Dawe extended congratulations to Amanda Cutler for organizing a successful
Clear Bag Information Session that was held on February 9, 2015.
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Mayor Dawe extended congratulations to the Aurora Cultural Centre for winning the
2014 Voluntary Sector Reporting Awards.
Mayor Dawe noted that the 2015 Spring & Summer Parks and Recreation Guide will
be distributed on February 15, 2015 in The Banner and will also be available at Town
facilities, on the Town website, and on the PingStreet application.
Mayor Dawe noted that the next 2015 Budget meeting would be held on February 23,
2015.
Mayor Dawe extended a reminder that the Community Recognition and Citizen of the
Year Award nomination process is still underway and further information may be
accessed at www.aurora.ca/cra.
Mayor Dawe extended a reminder about the Aurora Winter Blues Festival taking place
on February 19, 2015 and further information may be accessed at www.awbf.ca.
Mayor Dawe announced that February 15, 2015 is National Flag of Canada Day and
marks the 50th anniversary of Canada’s National Flag.
6. DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1 (sub-items 2, 3, and 4), and 3 were identified for discussion.
7. ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1 (with the exception of sub-items 2, 3, and 4), 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 were identified
as items not requiring separate discussion.
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
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 February 10, 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 2, 3, and 4):
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(1) IES15-007 – Approval of Option Years for Contract IES 2014-03 –
Water Service Box Repairs and the Cathodic Protection
of Watermains
THAT Report No. IES15-007 be received; and
THAT the Director of Infrastructure and Environmental Services be
authorized to renew Contract IES 2014-03 for an additional two (2), one-
year periods being 2015 and 2016, pending an annual analysis and
satisfactory performance review by the Director.
(5) PL15-011 – Request for Street Name Approval, 2351528 Ontario
Limited and Aurora-Leslie Developments Limited (Emery
Investments), 15625 and 15775 Leslie Street, File: SUB-
2014-01
THAT Report No. PL15-011 be received; and
THAT the following street name be approved for the proposed roads within
the approved Draft Plan of Subdivision, File SUB-2014-01.
STREET “1” ADDISON HALL DRIVE
(6) PR15-001 – Temporary Facility Use Permit for Aurora Community
Centre (ACC) and Stronach Aurora Recreational Complex
(SARC) for Pro Shop Services
THAT Report No. PR15-001 be received; and
THAT the Director of Parks & Recreation Services issue a Facility Use
Permit to the Aurora Minor Hockey Association (AMHA), at no cost to the
AMHA, for the use of space in the Aurora Community Centre (ACC) and the
Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (SARC) for the operation of skate
sharpening services and Pro Shop services for the period of February 10,
2015 to June 30, 2015, inclusive.
(7) Memorandum from Director of Legal & Legislative Services/Town
Solicitor
Re: Special General Committee Meeting – February 24, 2015 – Water
and Wastewater System Overview
THAT the memorandum regarding Special General Committee Meeting –
February 24, 2015 – Water and Wastewater System Overview be received;
and
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THAT a Special General Committee meeting be held on February 24, 2015
from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of receiving a staff presentation
on: (a) the water and wastewater system; (b) an overview of the process for
the development of the water and wastewater budget; and (c) the Safe
Drinking Water Act, 2002 standard of care requirements.
2. Special General Committee – 2015 Budget Review Meeting Report of
January 26, 2015
THAT the Special General Committee – 2015 Budget Review meeting report of
January 26, 2015 be received and the following recommendations carried by the
Committee be approved:
(1) CAO15 -002 – Results of Citizen Budget Survey
THAT Report No. CAO15-002 be received for information.
(2) CFS15-004 – Proposed Changes to Annual Budget Approach and
Timing
THAT Report No. CFS15-004 be received; and
THAT staff be directed to implement the changes to the annual Budget
process as set out in this report; and
THAT Special General Committee (Budget) meetings be scheduled for
Monday September 28, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. and Monday October 5, 2015 at
9:00 a.m., and that the official meeting schedule of Council be amended
accordingly.
(3) CFS15-003 – Draft 2015 Business Plan with Operating and Capital
Budgets – Overview Report
THAT Report No. CFS15-003 and accompanying presentation be received
as an overview of the 2015 Operating Budget and Capital Investment Plan;
and
THAT the detailed Draft Capital Plan and departmental Operating Budgets
be reviewed at Special General Committee meetings scheduled over the
period covering from January through to March 2015; and
THAT, following the Budget deliberation meetings, staff prepare an updated
consolidated Budget report and presentation for Council reflecting all Budget
changes approved by General Committee.
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4. Memorandum from Director of Planning & Development Services
Re: Additional Information, Zoning By-law Amendment, By-law Number
5685-15, 2C West Residential Area
THAT the memorandum regarding Additional Information, Zoning By-law
Amendment, By-law Number 5685-15, 2C West Residential Area be received for
information.
5. Memorandum from Mayor Dawe
Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Highlights – January 23,
2015 – Meeting of the Board
THAT the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Highlights – January 23, 2015 – Meeting of the Board be received for information.
6. Memorandum from Director of Planning & Development Services
Re: Proposed Revisions to Council Calendar – Public Planning Meeting
Dates
THAT the memorandum regarding Proposed Revisions to Council Calendar –
Public Planning Meeting Dates be received; and
THAT a Special Public Planning meeting be held on April 8, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. for
the purposes of receiving public comments on:
• The Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review and
• A Zoning By-law Amendment to deal with Marihuana Land Use
Study; and
THAT the Public Planning meeting scheduled for May 27, 2015 be rescheduled
to May 21, 2015.
7. Central York Fire Services – Joint Council Committee Meeting Minutes of
September 2, 2014
THAT the Central York Fire Services – Joint Council Committee meeting minutes
of September 2, 2014 be received for information.
8. Memorandum from Director of Legal & Legislative Services/Town Solicitor
Re: Additional Information to Item 3 – Report No. LLS15-014 – General
Committee Closed Session Report of February 3, 2015
(Added Item)
THAT the memorandum regarding Additional Information for Report No. LLS15-
014 – General Committee Closed Session Report of February 3, 2015 be
received; and
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THAT consideration of recommendation 3 of Closed Session Report No. LLS15-
014 “Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including a Town or Local
Board employee; Re: LLS15-005 – Appointments to the Aurora Public Library
Board” be referred to the Council Closed Session meeting of February 10, 2015.
CARRIED
8. DELEGATIONS
(a) Rocco Morsillo, Applicant
Re: Item 1(4) – PL15-007 – Heritage Permit Applications
NE-HCD-HPA-14-04 & NE-HCD-HPA-14-05, 74 Centre Street
Mr. Morsillo presented an overview of the heritage permit applications for 74
Centre Street and explained their compliance with the Ontario Heritage Act.
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Abel
THAT the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 1(4).
CARRIED
9. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1. General Committee Meeting Report of February 3, 2015
(2) IES15-008 – Early Approval of Capital Reconstruction Project 72133
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
THAT Report No. IES15-008 be received; and
THAT capital reconstruction project 72133 ($1,419,500) be approved in advance
of the regular 2015 budget approval to take advantage of a potential $310,000
grant available through the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and its
partners.
CARRIED
1. General Committee Meeting Report of February 3, 2015
(3) LLS15-010 – Pending List
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
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THAT Report No. LLS15-010 be received for information.
Motion to refer
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
THAT Report No. LLS15-010 be referred back to staff to consider the
comments of Council.
DEFEATED
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT Report No. LLS15-010 be received for information.
CARRIED
1. General Committee Meeting Report of February 3, 2015
(4) PL15-007 – Heritage Permit Applications, NE-HCD-HPA-14-04 & NE-HCD-
HPA-14-05, 74 Centre Street
On a motion of Councillor Thompson seconded by Councillor Mrakas, Council
consented to consider Item 1(4) prior to Item 1(2).
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
THAT Report No. PL15-007 be received; and
THAT Heritage Permit Application NE-HCD-HPA-14-04 be approved to permit
the demolition of the building located at 74 Centre Street; and
THAT the following staff recommendations be referred back to staff to consider
the comments and concerns of General Committee:
THAT Heritage Permit Application NE-HCD-HPA-14-05 be approved to
permit the construction of the proposed building on 74 Centre Street; and
THAT staff be directed to continue to work with the owner on the design of
the accessory garage and driveway at 74 Centre Street to the satisfaction of
the Director of Planning and Development Services.
DEFEATED
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Main motion
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Kim
THAT Report No. PL15-007 be received; and
THAT Heritage Permit Application NE-HCD-HPA-14-04 be approved to permit
the demolition of the building located at 74 Centre Street; and
THAT Heritage Permit Application NE-HCD-HPA-14-05 be approved to permit
the construction of the proposed building on 74 Centre Street; and
THAT staff be directed to continue to work with the owner on the design of the
accessory garage and driveway at 74 Centre Street to the satisfaction of the
Director of Planning and Development Services.
CARRIED
3. LLS15-014 – General Committee Closed Session Report of February 3, 2015
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT Report No. LLS15-014 be received; and
THAT Council adopt the following recommendations from the Closed Session
meeting of February 3, 2015:
1. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including a Town or
Local Board employee; Re: LLS15-003 – Appointments to the
Accessibility Advisory Committee
THAT Closed Session Report No. LLS15-003 be received; and
THAT the requirements of section 8.14 of the Procedural By-law be waived
to permit reconsideration of Council’s decision of December 26, 2014 to
amend the Terms of Reference for the Accessibility Advisory Committee;
and
THAT the Terms of Reference for the Accessibility Advisory Committee be
amended to change the Committee composition to:
a) Three (3) Members who are people with disabilities;
b) Two (2) Members who are citizen volunteers, parents of a child
with a disability, or professionals from the stakeholder community.
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One (1) Member of Council shall be appointed as Council liaison to the
Committee and that such Member shall be “ex-officio.”; and
THAT the waiver of section 6.1 of the Policy for Ad Hoc/Advisory
Committees and Local Boards; and
THAT the following citizen members recommended by General Committee
in Closed Session on February 3, 2015 be appointed to the Accessibility
Advisory Committee:
Gordon Barnes
Tyler Barker
James Hoyes
John Lenchak
David Newton; and
THAT these appointments be effective as of March 1, 2015; and
THAT Councillor Humfryes be appointed as the Member of Council to serve
as “ex-officio” to the Accessibility Advisory Committee.
2. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including a Town or
Local Board employee; Re: LLS15-004 – Appointments to the Aurora
Appeal Tribunal
THAT Closed Session Report No. LLS15-004 be received; and
THAT the confidential recommendations of General Committee on February
3, 2015 regarding appointments to the Aurora Appeal Tribunal be approved.
3. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including a Town or
Local Board employee; Re: LLS15-005 – Appointments to the Aurora
Public Library Board
This item was referred to the Closed Session meeting (see disposition of
Item 8 under Section 7, Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate
Discussion).
4. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including a Town or
Local Board employee; Re: LLS15-006 – Appointments to the
Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards Committee
THAT Closed Session Report No. LLS15-006 be received; and
THAT the following citizen members recommended by General Committee
in Closed Session on February 3, 2015 be appointed to the Committee of
Adjustment and the Property Standards Committee:
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Carl Barrett
Roy J. Harrington
David H. Z. Mhango
Grace Marsh
Tom Plamondon; and
THAT these appointments be effective as of March 1, 2015; and
THAT staff bring forward a by-law for enactment by Council at its meeting of
February 24, 2015 appointing the citizen members of the Committee of
Adjustment.
5. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Town
or Local Board; Re: PR15-002 – Disposition of Victoria Hall
THAT Closed Session Report No. PR15-002 be received; and
THAT the confidential recommendations of General Committee on February
3, 2015 regarding the disposition of Victoria Hall be approved.
6. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Town
or Local Board; Re: PR15-003 – “Kwik Kopy” Pedestrian Trail – 15900
Yonge Street
THAT Closed Session Report No. PR15-003 be received; and
THAT the confidential recommendations of General Committee on February
3, 2015 regarding the “Kwik Kopy” Pedestrian Trail – 15900 Yonge Street
be approved.
7. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Town
or Local Board; Re: CAO15-003 – 15356 Yonge Street (Readman
House), 15342 Yonge Street (Horton Place), 15314 Yonge Street, and
15306 Yonge Street
THAT consideration of Closed Session Report No. CAO15-003 be deferred
to a Closed Session meeting on February 10, 2015.
8. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Town
or Local Board; Re: PL15-013 – 15085 Yonge Street (formerly known
as the McGraff-Hunter Property)
THAT Closed Session Report No. PL15-013 be received; and
THAT the confidential recommendations of General Committee on February
3, 2015 regarding 15085 Yonge Street be approved.
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9. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Town
or Local Board; Re: PL15-014 – Agreement of Purchase and Sale for
55 Eric T. Smith Way (Lot 6, 65M-4324)
THAT Closed Session Report No. PL15-014 be received; and
THAT the confidential recommendations of General Committee on February
3, 2015 regarding 55 Eric T. Smith Way (Lot 6, 65M-4324) be approved.
10. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Town
or Local Board; Re: PL15-015 – Agreement of Purchase and Sale for
30 Eric T. Smith Way (West Part of Lot 1, Plan 65M-4324)
THAT Closed Session Report No. PL15-015 be received; and
THAT the confidential recommendations of General Committee on February
3, 2015 regarding 30 Eric T. Smith Way (West Part of Lot 1, Plan 65M-
4324) be approved.
CARRIED (two-thirds vote)
10. NOTICES OF MOTION/MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
(i) Notices of Motion
(a) Councillor Kim
Re: Left Turn Lane – Industrial Parkway South into Aurora GO Station
WHEREAS there are currently traffic volume and congestion concerns on
Industrial Parkway South due to access and exit from the Aurora GO
Station; and
WHEREAS traffic volume on Industrial Parkway South is expected to
increase significantly as a consequence of approximately 3000 new homes
being built on the 2C lands; and
WHEREAS it is anticipated that many of these new occupants will be
utilizing the GO Train; and
WHEREAS it is anticipated that many of the occupants of the new homes
being built on the south side of Bloomington Road (between Yonge Street
and Bayview Avenue) will also be utilizing the GO Train; and
WHEREAS the cars travelling north on Industrial Parkway South making a
left turn onto the Aurora GO Station entrance south of Wellington currently
have to wait an inordinate amount of time to make the left turn thus blocking
cars behind them who wish to proceed straight through to Wellington Street.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT staff investigate
and report back to Council at the earliest meeting cycle in 2015 as to the
feasibility and estimated cost of creating a left turn lane from Industrial
Parkway South leading into the Aurora GO Station.
(ii) Motions for Which Notice Has Been Given
(a) Councillor Pirri
Re: Renaming of Aurora’s Portion of the Nokiidaa Trail in Honour of
Tim Jones
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
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
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.
On a recorded vote the motion CARRIED
YEAS: 9 NAYS: 0
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Humfryes, Kim,
Mrakas, Pirri, Thom, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe
VOTING NAYS: None
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(b) Councillor Mrakas
Re: Additions to the Bank of Approved Street Names
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Kim
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.
CARRIED
(c) Councillor Thom
Re: Town of Aurora’s Official Town Flag
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
WHEREAS the Town of Aurora has a unique, distinct, and treasured history
and culture; and
WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Aurora has a responsibility to ensure
that we protect and enhance our Town’s unique history and culture; and
WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Aurora formally adopted an official
Town flag in May of 1988 (Attachment #1); and
WHEREAS the official flag of the Town of Aurora is a reflection of Aurora’s
distinct history and culture, and is a symbol of the continuity of our
community, which stretches back over 150 years; and
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WHEREAS the Town of Aurora’s official crest, which is proudly depicted in
the centre of the flag, is an important symbol of Aurora, one which finds its
origins in the first Council meeting of the Village of Aurora in January of
1863, and began its official use by the Town in the 1920’s; and
WHEREAS the proper flight/display of the official flag of the Town of Aurora
is consistent with the Town of Aurora’s own Corporate Values, specifically
value #5 “Valuing the cultural heritage and history of our community”; and
WHEREAS currently, the official flag of the Town of Aurora is not being
flown or displayed on any Town flag poles, arenas, municipal buildings, in
the Council Chamber or anywhere else where the Town may fly/display a
Town flag.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT Council direct that
the official flag of the Town of Aurora, adopted by Council in May of 1988,
be flown and displayed on all appropriate municipal flag poles, at municipal
arenas and municipal buildings, in the Council Chamber, and anywhere else
where the Town may fly/display a Town flag.
Amendment #1
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
THAT the following clause be added to the main motion:
“BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to report
back on updates to the Town’s brand standard guide on the
appropriate use of the Town’s official flag and corporate logo
flag.”
CARRIED
Main motion as amended
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
WHEREAS the Town of Aurora has a unique, distinct, and treasured history
and culture; and
WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Aurora has a responsibility to ensure
that we protect and enhance our Town’s unique history and culture; and
WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Aurora formally adopted an official
Town flag in May of 1988 (Attachment #1); and
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WHEREAS the official flag of the Town of Aurora is a reflection of Aurora’s
distinct history and culture, and is a symbol of the continuity of our
community, which stretches back over 150 years; and
WHEREAS the Town of Aurora’s official crest, which is proudly depicted in
the centre of the flag, is an important symbol of Aurora, one which finds its
origins in the first Council meeting of the Village of Aurora in January of
1863, and began its official use by the Town in the 1920’s; and
WHEREAS the proper flight/display of the official flag of the Town of Aurora
is consistent with the Town of Aurora’s own Corporate Values, specifically
value #5 “Valuing the cultural heritage and history of our community”; and
WHEREAS currently, the official flag of the Town of Aurora is not being
flown or displayed on any Town flag poles, arenas, municipal buildings, in
the Council Chamber or anywhere else where the Town may fly/display a
Town flag.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT Council direct that
the official flag of the Town of Aurora, adopted by Council in May of 1988,
be flown and displayed on all appropriate municipal flag poles, at municipal
arenas and municipal buildings, in the Council Chamber, and anywhere else
where the Town may fly/display a Town flag; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to report back on
updates to the Town’s brand standard guide on the appropriate use of
the Town’s official flag and corporate logo flag.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(d) Councillor Thompson
Re: Publication of Recorded Votes
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
WHEREAS the minutes of any Council meeting are part of the public record
and are available to all; and
WHEREAS a recorded vote on a particular motion can be requested by any
member of Council and is noted in the minutes of a Council meeting; and
WHEREAS residents should be able to easily identify how a member of
Council voted on any particular issue; and
WHEREAS Openness and Transparency are important principles to all
members of Council.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT staff report to
Council on potential ways in which the voting records of individual Council
members may be compiled and made available to residents in a readily
accessible annual report.
CARRIED
(e) Councillor Thompson
Re: Bill 52, the Protection of Public Participation Act
On a motion of Councillor Humfryes seconded by Councillor Pirri, Council
consented to consider Motion for Which Notice Has Been Given (e) prior to Item
1(3) of Consideration of Items Requiring Separate Discussion.
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
WHEREAS the Provincial Government has recently introduced “Bill 52,
Protection of Public Participation Act, 2014”; and
WHEREAS Bill 52 seeks to amend the Courts of Justice Act, the Libel and
Slander Act and the Statutory Powers Procedure Act in order to protect
expression on matters of public interest; and
WHEREAS Bill 52 is commonly referred to as Anti-SLAPP legislation and is
intended to enact many of the recommendations put forward by the Anti-
SLAPP Advisory Panel of 2010; and
WHEREAS SLAPP litigation, an acronym for Strategic Lawsuits Against
Public Participation, is a tactic which is often viewed as a means to silence,
intimidate and deter people from participating in discussions on matters of
public interest; and
WHEREAS the Province has stated that the ability to freely participate in
public discussion about matters of public interest, without fear of retribution,
is fundamental to a fair and democratic society.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the Town of Aurora
express its support for Bill 52 which should help protect and encourage
freedom of expression on matters of the public interest and discourage the
use of the courts in ways that unduly limit that freedom; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Mayor be requested to write a
letter and forward this resolution to the Honourable Kathleen Wynne,
Premier of Ontario, Chris Ballard, MPP for Newmarket-Aurora, and to the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO); and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Clerk be requested to circulate this
resolution to all other municipalities in Ontario to request endorsement of
this resolution be sent directly to the Government of Ontario.
CARRIED
(f) Councillor Thompson
Re: Interchange at Highway 404 and St. John’s Sideroad
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
WHEREAS the Region of York 2009 Transportation Master Plan has
scheduled the construction of an interchange at Highway 404 and St. John’s
Sideroad for 2031; and
WHEREAS the Region is currently conducting an update to the
Transportation Master Plan; and
WHEREAS traffic congestion is a growing concern for all Aurora residents
and has an impact, socially and economically, on both residents and the
community; and
WHEREAS the Region and the Town’s Official Plan forecast that Aurora’s
population will be 68,100 residents by 2021; and
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has mandated this local growth through
the Places to Grow Act; and
WHEREAS the residential development and occupation by home owners of
the 2C lands is progressing quickly and will add, upon completion,
approximately 3,000 residential units and increase Aurora’s population by
nearly 9,000 residents; and
WHEREAS many of these residents will use the closest interchange to them
at Wellington Street and Highway 404 increasing the degree of traffic
congestion Aurora residents are already experiencing.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT staff meet with the
Region of York to express the need for the interchange at Highway 404 and
St. John’s Sideroad to be constructed prior to 2031 and indicate to them that
the Town prefers to have the interchange built in the short term, before
2021; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff report back periodically to Council
on the progress of the Region’s Transportation Master Plan, timelines for
future Regional road enhancements, and any progress on the interchange
at Highway 404 and St. John’s Sideroad.
CARRIED
(g) Councillor Abel
Re: Parking at Town Hall
Councillor Abel withdrew the motion.
11. REGIONAL REPORT
York Regional Council Highlights – January 22, 2015
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Thom
THAT the Regional Report of January 22, 2015 be received for information.
CARRIED
12. NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION
Councillor Pirri inquired about the report to Council regarding Questions on the Ballot.
The Town Clerk stated that the report will be brought to Council in March of 2015.
Councillor Kim suggested that Council should look for ways to implement provincial
poverty strategies in Aurora.
Councillor Gaertner inquired about the men’s change room at the Aurora Family
Leisure Complex.
13. READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Kim
THAT the following by-laws be given first, second, and third readings and enacted:
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5685-15 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Zoning By-law Number 2213-78, as
amended (Mattamy (Aurora) Limited, TACC Developments (Aurora) Inc.,
Brookfield Homes (Ontario) Limited, St. John’s Road Development Corp.
and Shimvest Investments Limited, Files ZBA-2011-02, ZBA-2011-03,
ZBA-2011-04, ZBA-2012-01 and ZBA-2012-02).
5688-15 BEING A BY-LAW to appoint employees of St. Andrew’s College as
Municipal By-law Enforcement Officers in the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
14. CLOSED SESSION
On a motion of Councillor Mrakas seconded by Councillor Thompson, Council resolved into
a Closed Session meeting at 10:18 p.m. to consider the following matters:
(Deferred from General Committee Closed Session meeting of February 3, 2015)
1. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Town or Local
Board; Re: Report No. CAO15-003 – 15356 Yonge Street (Readman House),
15342 Yonge Street (Horton Place), 15314 Yonge Street, and 15306 Yonge
Street
2. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including a Town or Local Board
employee; Re: Memorandum from Director of Legal & Legislative Services/Town
Solicitor; Re: Closed Session Report No. LLS15-005 – Appointments to the
Aurora Public Library Board
(Added Item)
On a motion of Councillor Mrakas seconded by Councillor Abel, Council reconvened into
open session to rise and report from Closed Session at 11:05 p.m.
1. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Town or
Local Board; Re: Report No. CAO15-003 – 15356 Yonge Street (Readman
House), 15342 Yonge Street (Horton Place), 15314 Yonge Street, and 15306
Yonge Street
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
THAT Closed Session Report No. CAO15-003 be received; and
THAT the confidential recommendations of General Committee on February 3,
2015 regarding 15356 Yonge Street, 15342 Yonge Street, 15314 Yonge Street,
and 15306 Yonge Street be approved.
CARRIED
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2. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including a Town or Local
Board employee; Re: Memorandum from Director of Legal & Legislative
Services/Town Solicitor; Re: Closed Session Report No. LLS15-005 –
Appointments to the Aurora Public Library Board
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
THAT Closed Session Report No. LLS15-005 be received; and
THAT the following citizen members be appointed to the Aurora Public Library
Board:
Nancy Eveleigh Browne
Tom Connor
Elaine Copsey
C. Jan Freedman
Rino Roncadin
Greg Smith; and
THAT Councillors Gaertner, Kim, and Pirri be appointed to the Aurora Public
Library Board; and
THAT these appointments be made effective immediately.
CARRIED
13. READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Abel
THAT the following confirming by-law be given first, second, and third readings and
enacted:
5687-15 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from Council
Meeting on February 10, 2015
CARRIED
15. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at 11:08 p.m.
CARRIED
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GEOFFREY DAWE, MAYOR STEPHEN M. A. HUYCKE, TOWN CLERK
THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 2015 RECEIVED FINAL
APPROVAL BY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 24, 2015.