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MINUTES - Council - 20150609 TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Tuesday, June 9, 2015 ATTENDANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Humfryes, Kim, Mrakas, Pirri, and Thompson MEMBERS ABSENT Councillor Thom 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 7:16 p.m. following Open Forum. Council consented to recess the meeting at 9:25 p.m. and reconvened at 9:35 p.m. Council consented to recess at 10:05 p.m. to resolve into a Closed Session meeting and reconvened into open session at 11:07 p.m. 1. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF Councillor Humfryes declared a pecuniary interest regarding Closed Session Item 1, A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Town or Local Board (section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001); Re: Report No. CAO15-007 – Potential Acquisition or Land for a New Central York Fire Services Station, as a family member is employed by Central York Fire Services. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Page 2 of 21 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Main motion Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services, with the following additions, be approved:  Delegation (a) Dr. Azam Khan, Resident; Re: Item 1(3) – Report No. PL15-038, Proposed Rogers Radiocommunication & Broadcasting Antenna, Rogers Communications Inc., 1030 Bloomington Road, File Number: SP(T)-2014-01  Delegation (b) Michael Carcone, owner of 1030 Bloomington Road; Re: Item 1(3) – Report No. PL15-038, Proposed Rogers Radiocommunication & Broadcasting Antenna, Rogers Communications Inc., 1030 Bloomington Road, File Number: SP(T)-2014-01  Delegation (c) Tatyana Moro, representing Rogers Communications Inc.; Re: Item 1(3) – Report No. PL15-038, Proposed Rogers Radiocommunication & Broadcasting Antenna, Rogers Communications Inc., 1030 Bloomington Road, File Number: SP(T)-2014-01 Amendment Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT the requirements of sub-section 3.8(b) of the Procedural By-law be waived to permit an additional Delegation by Jamie MacDonald; Re: Item 1(5) – Report No. PR15-014 – 2015 Concerts in the Park Series. Amendment CARRIED (two-thirds vote) Main motion as amended Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services, with the following additions, be approved:  Delegation (a) Dr. Azam Khan, Resident; Re: Item 1(3) – Report No. PL15-038 – Proposed Rogers Radiocommunication & Broadcasting Antenna, Rogers Communications Inc., 1030 Bloomington Road, File Number: SP(T)-2014-01 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Page 3 of 21  Delegation (b) Michael Carcone, owner of 1030 Bloomington Road; Re: Item 1(3) – Report No. PL15-038 – Proposed Rogers Radiocommunication & Broadcasting Antenna, Rogers Communications Inc., 1030 Bloomington Road, File Number: SP(T)-2014-01  Delegation (c) Tatyana Moro, representing Rogers Communications Inc.; Re: Item 1(3) – Report No. PL15-038 – Proposed Rogers Radiocommunication & Broadcasting Antenna, Rogers Communications Inc., 1030 Bloomington Road, File Number: SP(T)-2014-01  Delegation (d) Jamie MacDonald, representing Aurora Winter Blues Festival; Re: Item 1(5) – Report No. PR15-014 – 2015 Concerts in the Park Series CARRIED AS AMENDED 3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES Council Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2015 Special Council – Public Planning Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2015 Moved by Councillor Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT the Council meeting minutes of May 26, 2015, and the Special Council – Public Planning meeting minutes of May 21, 2015, be adopted as printed and circulated. CARRIED 4. PRESENTATIONS (a) Mayor Dawe and Members of Council Re: Presentation of 2015 Citizen of the Year Award to Diane Buchanan Mayor Dawe and Members of Council presented the 2015 Citizen of the Year Award to Diane Buchanan. (b) Steve Hinder and Erin Cerenzia, representing Magna Hoedown/Magna International Re: Noise By-law Exemption Request for Magna Hoedown, September 18-19, 2015 Mr. Hinder and Ms. Cerenzia presented an overview of the 2015 Magna Hoedown and requested a Noise By-law exemption for September 18-19, 2015, as well as support towards promoting the event through the Town’s social media and website. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Page 4 of 21 Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT the presentation of Steve Hinder and Erin Cerenzia be received for information. CARRIED (c) Steve Hinder, Robin Taylor-Smith, and Cortney Cassidy, representing Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation, Run or Walk for Southlake Committee Re: Municipal Challenge Trophy presented by Nature’s Emporium, 2015 Run or Walk for Southlake Mr. Hinder, Ms. Taylor-Smith, and Ms. Cassidy presented the Municipal Challenge trophy to Council and extended congratulations to the Town of Aurora for raising $7,025 in support of the 2015 Run or Walk for Southlake. 5. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS Councillor Mrakas extended congratulations to Councillor Pirri for being re-elected to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board of Directors. Councillor Gaertner noted her participation in the 2015 York Region Gutsy Walk in support of Crohn’s and Colitis on June 7, 2015. Councillor Abel extended a reminder about the “A Taste of Gratitude” fundraising event hosted by Maunder’s Food Shop, on Thursday, June 18, 2015, in support of the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Councillor Humfryes announced that the Aurora Trinity Anglican Church, located at 79 Victoria Street, would be hosting a fundraising dinner to support the Welcome Table on June 11, 2015, at 5:30 p.m. Councillor Kim noted that he attended the Queen’s York Rangers’ summer send-off. Councillor Kim thanked staff and the Aurora Chamber of Commerce for hosting a successful 2015 Aurora Chamber Street Festival on June 7, 2015. Councillor Pirri extended congratulations to Councillor Thom on his engagement. Mayor Dawe announced that York Region would be hosting an Open House on the “Future of York Region” at the Aurora Cultural Centre on June 16, 2015, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Page 5 of 21 Mayor Dawe noted that auditions for Aurora Teen Idol would take place on June 17, 2015, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Aurora Community Centre. Mayor Dawe extended a reminder that the Town would be hosting the first of three public meetings on the Highland Gate Redevelopment proposal on Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School. Mayor Dawe extended an invitation to residents to attend the Pan Am Torch Relay on June 25, 2015 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lambert Willson Park, and noted that there would be activities planned at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex, Aurora Cultural Centre, and the Hillary House. Mayor Dawe announced that another Compost Giveaway Day would be held on Saturday, June 27, 2015, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Operations Works Yard located at 9 Scanlon Court. Mayor Dawe extended an invitation to residents to attend the Town’s annual Canada Day celebrations on June 30, 2015, and July 1, 2015. Councillor Gaertner announced that a flag raising ceremony would be held on June 12, 2015, at 3 p.m. at Town Hall in celebration of Pride Week. 6. DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1 (sub-items 2, 3, 4, 5, and 8), 2, 5, and 6 were identified as items for discussion. 7. ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1 (with the exception of sub-items 2, 3, 4, 5, and 8) and 3, 4, and 7 were identified as items not requiring separate discussion. Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Mrakas 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: Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Page 6 of 21 1. General Committee Meeting Report of June 2, 2015 THAT the General Committee meeting report of June 2, 2015 be received and the following recommendations carried by the Committee be approved: (1) IES15-038 – Strategy for Traffic Signs Installation THAT Report No. IES15-038 be received; and THAT traffic signs and posts in the Town be audited; and THAT road signs be combined onto a single post wherever possible; and THAT unnecessary or redundant signs and posts be removed. (6) PR15-015 – Culture and Recreation Grant Bi-Annual Allocation for March 2015 THAT Report No. PR15-015 be received for information. (7) PR15-016 – Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan Update THAT Report No. PR15-016 be received; and THAT staff conduct an assessment of the Ash trees that have received their first treatment of TreeAzin for the purposes of measuring the effectiveness of the Emerald Ash Borer treatment program and report back to Council on this matter; and THAT the use of “IMA-JET” as an additional alternative Emerald Ash Borer control measure be approved, subject to meeting all applicable requirements and approvals as set out in the Pesticides Act and provincial legislation. (9) Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2015 THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting minutes of May 14, 2015, be received for information. 3. Memorandum from Director of Infrastructure & Environmental Services Re: Parking Restrictions and Intersection Stop Sign Regulations in Genview Development THAT the memorandum regarding Parking Restrictions and Intersection Stop Sign Regulations in Genview Development be received; and Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Page 7 of 21 THAT By-law Number 5736-15, “BEING A BY-LAW to amend Parking and Traffic Control By-law Number 4574-04.T, as amended, with respect to No Parking on various highways in the Town of Aurora (Genview Subdivision)”, be enacted; and THAT By-law Number 5737-15, “BEING A BY-LAW to amend Parking and Traffic Control By-law Number 4574-04.T, as amended, to designate Stop Controlled Intersections at various intersections in the Town of Aurora (Genview Subdivision)”, be enacted. 4. Memorandum from Director of Infrastructure & Environmental Services Re: Parking Restrictions and Intersection Stop Sign Regulations in Colyton Farms Development THAT the memorandum regarding Parking Restrictions and Intersection Stop Sign Regulations in Colyton Farms Development be received; and THAT By-law Number 5738-15, “BEING A BY-LAW to amend Parking and Traffic Control By-law Number 4574-04.T, as amended, with respect to No Parking on various highways in the Town of Aurora (Colyton Farms Subdivision)”, be enacted; and THAT By-law Number 5739-15, “BEING A BY-LAW to amend Parking and Traffic Control By-law Number 4574-04.T, as amended, to designate Stop Controlled Intersections at various intersections in the Town of Aurora (Colyton Farms Subdivision)”, be enacted; and THAT By-law number 5740-15, “BEING A BY-LAW to amend Parking and Traffic Control By-law Number 4574-04.T, as amended, to prescribe a Maximum Rate of Speed on various highways in the Town of Aurora (Colyton Farms Subdivision)”, be enacted. 7. Memorandum from Mayor Dawe Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Highlights – May 22, 2015 Meeting of the Board THAT the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Highlights – May 22, 2015 – Meeting of the Board be received for information. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Page 8 of 21 8. DELEGATIONS (a) Dr. Azam Khan, Resident Re: Item 1(3) – Report No. PL15-038 – Proposed Rogers Radiocommunication & Broadcasting Antenna, Rogers Communications Inc., 1030 Bloomington Road, File Number: SP(T)- 2014-01 (Added Item) Dr. Khan reconfirmed his concerns previously provided regarding the proposed Rogers radiocommunication and broadcasting antenna and requested Council to vote for non-concurrence. Moved by Councillor Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 1(3). CARRIED (b) Michael Carcone, owner of 1030 Bloomington Road Re: Item 1(3) – Report No. PL15-038 – Proposed Rogers Radiocommunication & Broadcasting Antenna, Rogers Communications Inc., 1030 Bloomington Road, File Number: SP(T)- 2014-01 (Added Item) Mr. Carcone expressed his empathy for the concerns of the residents opposed to the Rogers radiocommunication and broadcasting antenna site selection. Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Kim THAT the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 1(3). CARRIED (c) Tatyana Moro, representing Rogers Communications Inc. Re: Item 1(3) – Report No. PL15-038 – Proposed Rogers Radiocommunication & Broadcasting Antenna, Rogers Communications Inc., 1030 Bloomington Road, File Number: SP(T)- 2014-01 (Added Item) Ms. Moro reconfirmed her previously provided background information and consultation obligations regarding the site selection of the proposed Rogers radiocommunication and broadcasting antenna. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Page 9 of 21 Moved by Councillor Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 1(3). CARRIED (d) Jamie MacDonald, representing Aurora Winter Blues Festival Re: Item 1(5) – Report No. PR15-014 – 2015 Concerts in the Park Series (Added Item) Mr. MacDonald expressed his concerns regarding the costs that would be incurred in promoting a stand-alone event. Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 1(5). CARRIED 9. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION 1. General Committee Meeting Report of June 2, 2015 (2) Finance Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 28, 2015 Motion to defer Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT Item 1(2), Finance Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 28, 2015, be deferred to the Council meeting of June 23, 2015. CARRIED 1. General Committee Meeting Report of June 2, 2015 (3) PL15-038 – Proposed Rogers Radiocommunication & Broadcasting Antenna, Rogers Communications Inc., 1030 Bloomington Road, File Number: SP(T)-2014-01 On a motion of Councillor Abel seconded by Councillor Mrakas, Council consented to consider Item 1(3) following the consideration of Item 1(5). Council further consented to separate the clauses for voting purposes. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Page 10 of 21 Main motion no. 1 Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Kim THAT Report No. PL15-038 be received; and THAT Council advise Industry Canada and the applicant that the Town’s Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems Protocol has been complied with in respect to the proposed 35 metre high monopole design telecommunication tower; and THAT Council’s position of Concurrence regarding the proposed 35 metre high monopole design telecommunication tower at 1030 Bloomington Road be forwarded to Industry Canada; and THAT Industry Canada be advised of Council’s resolution on the subject application. The first clause of main motion no. 1 CARRIED The second clause of main motion no. 1 was DEFEATED On a recorded vote the third clause of main motion no. 1 was DEFEATED YEAS: 2 NAYS: 6 VOTING YEAS: Councillor Pirri and Mayor Dawe VOTING NAYS: Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Humfryes, Kim, Mrakas, and Thompson ABSENT: Councillor Thom The fourth clause of main motion no. 1 CARRIED Main motion no. 2 Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Mrakas THAT Council’s position of Non-Concurrence regarding the proposed 35 metre high monopole design telecommunication tower at 1030 Bloomington Road be forwarded to Industry Canada, with a summarization of Council’s comments on reasons for Non-Concurrence. On a recorded vote the main motion no. 2 CARRIE D Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Page 11 of 21 YEAS: 6 NAYS: 2 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Humfryes, Kim, Mrakas, and Thompson VOTING NAYS: Councillor Pirri and Mayor Dawe ABSENT: Councillor Thom 1. General Committee Meeting Report of June 2, 2015 (4) Memorandum from Director of Planning & Development Services Re: Corporate Environmental Action Plan Progress Report 2014 Motion to defer Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT Item 1(4), Memorandum from Director of Planning and Development Services; Re: Corporate Environmental Action Plan Progress Report 2014, be deferred to the Council meeting of June 23, 2015. CARRIED 1. General Committee Meeting Report of June 2, 2015 (5) PR15-014 – 2015 Concerts in the Park Series On a motion of Councillor Abel seconded by Councillor Mrakas, Council consented to consider Item 1(5) prior to Item 1(2). Main motion Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Mrakas THAT Report No. PR15-014 be received; and THAT a stand-alone event to be presented by the Aurora Winter Blues Festival be approved; and THAT staff be directed to promote all music events occurring within the Town of Aurora over the 2015 summer months. Amendment Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT the main motion be amended by adding the following clause: Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Page 12 of 21 “THAT the Aurora Winter Blues Festival be provided with a community grant of $1,000, and an additional support of up to $1,000 from the Council Contingency Account to support the stand-alone event.” CARRIED Main motion as amended Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Mrakas THAT Report No. PR15-014 be received; and THAT a stand-alone event to be presented by the Aurora Winter Blues Festival be approved; and THAT staff be directed to promote all music events occurring within the Town of Aurora over the 2015 summer months; and THAT the Aurora Winter Blues Festival be provided with a community grant of $1,000, and an additional support of up to $1,000 from the Council Contingency Account to support the stand-alone event. On a recorded vote the main motion CARRIED AS AMENDED YEAS: 7 NAYS: 1 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Humfryes, Kim, Mrakas, Pirri, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe VOTING NAYS: Councillor Gaertner ABSENT: Councillor Thom 1. General Committee Meeting Report of June 2, 2015 (8) Memorandum from Chief Administrative Officer Re: Town of Aurora Strategic Plan (2015) Update Motion to defer Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT Item 1(8), Memorandum from Chief Administrative Officer; Re: Town of Aurora Strategic Plan (2015) Update, be deferred to the Council meeting of June 23, 2015. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Page 13 of 21 2. LLS15-041 – General Committee Closed Session Report of June 2, 2015 On a motion of Councillor Thompson seconded by Councillor Mrakas, Council consented to consider Item 2 following the consideration of Item 5. Moved by Councillor Kim Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT Report No. LLS15-041 be received and referred to the Council Closed Session meeting of June 9, 2015. CARRIED 5. Memorandum from Director of Planning & Development Services Re: Noise and Vibration Study Review, Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, Brookfield Homes (Ontario) Limited, 155 Vandorf Sideroad (Timberlane Athletic Club property), Files: OPA- 2014-01 and ZBA-2014-03 On a motion of Councillor Thompson seconded by Councillor Mrakas, Council consented to consider Item 5 following the consideration of Item 1(5). Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT the memorandum regarding Noise and Vibration Study Review, Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, Brookfield Homes (Ontario) Limited, 155 Vandorf Sideroad (Timberlane Athletic Club property), Files: OPA-2014-01 and ZBA-2014-03, be received; and THAT the recommendations in the Public Planning meeting Report No. PL15-029 be adopted as follows: THAT Report No. PL15-029 be received; and THAT Application to Amend the Official Plan File: OPA-2014-01 be approved, to re-designate the subject lands from “Private Open Space” and “Cluster Residential” to “Cluster Residential – Site Specific Policy” to facilitate the development of the subject lands for a 56 detached residential unit condominium development; and THAT Application to Amend the Zoning By-law File: ZBA-2014-03 be approved, to rezone the subject lands from “Major Open Space (O-4) Exception Zone” to “Detached Dwelling Second Density (R2-X) Exception Zone” and “Major Open Space (O-Y) Exception Zone”; and Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Page 14 of 21 THAT a total of 56 units of water and sewage capacity be allocated to the subject lands; and THAT the by-laws to adopt the Official Plan Amendment and implementing zoning be presented at a future Council meeting for enactment. On a recorded vote the motion CARRIED YEAS: 6 NAYS: 2 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Humfryes, Kim, Pirri, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe VOTING NAYS: Councillors Gaertner and Mrakas ABSENT: Councillor Thom 6. Memorandum from Director of Planning & Development Services Re: Additional Public Planning Meeting Dates for September and October, 2015 Motion to defer Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT Item 6, Memorandum from Director of Planning and Development Services; Re: Additional Public Planning Meeting Dates for September and October 2015 be deferred to the Council meeting of June 23, 2015. CARRIED 10. NOTICES OF MOTION/MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN (i) Notices of Motion (a) Councillor Pirri Re: Low Impact Development Reserve Fund WHEREAS the Places to Grow Act, York Region Official Plan, and the Town of Aurora Official Plan documents all put an emphasis on intensification; and WHEREAS intensification will put a greater emphasis on municipal infrastructure, including storm water, by increasing impermeable water surfaces; and WHEREAS low impact developments have been proven to increase water infiltration; and Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Page 15 of 21 WHEREAS not planning for increased demand could have detrimental effects such as increased risk of floods. NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to draft a report to Council outlining proposed additional fees for redevelopments which increase lot coverage for the purpose of implementing a low impact development reserve fund. (ii) Motions for Which Notice Has Been Given (a) Councillor Mrakas Re: Community Recognition Review Ad Hoc Committee Motion to defer Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT Motion (a), Community Recognition Review Ad Hoc Committee, be deferred to the Council meeting of June 23, 2015. CARRIED (b) Councillor Abel Re: Library Square Ad Hoc Committee Motion to defer Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT Motion (b), Library Square Ad Hoc Committee, be deferred to the Council meeting of June 23, 2015. CARRIED (c) Councillor Humfryes Re: Pedestrian and Vehicle Traffic Concerns – Earl Stewart Drive, Pederson Drive, St. John’s Sideroad East, and Bayview Avenue Motion to defer Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT Motion (c), Pedestrian and Vehicle Traffic Concerns – Earl Stewart Drive, Pederson Drive, St. John’s Sideroad East, and Bayview Avenue, be deferred to the Council meeting of June 23, 2015. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Page 16 of 21 (d) Councillor Gaertner Re: Protection of Trees on Golf Courses On a motion of Councillor Gaertner seconded by Councillor Humfryes, Council consented to consider Motion (d) following the adoption of Items considered in Closed Session. Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Humfryes WHEREAS on May 26, 2015, Council directed staff to place the Draft Tree Protection By-law, considered by Council during the 2010 to 2014 Term, on a future agenda for discussion and decision; and WHEREAS the current Tree Permit By-law Number 4474-03.D exempts golf courses, as defined in the By-law, from obtaining a permit to injure or destroy trees; and WHEREAS this exemption could result in golf courses removing a significant number of trees in any given year; and WHEREAS time is of the essence for the protection of trees on golf courses. NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT those portions of the Draft Tree Protection By-law pertaining exclusively to trees located on golf courses, and information in respect to the same from associated staff reports, be placed on the General Committee meeting agenda of June 16, 2015, for consideration. DEFEATED 11. REGIONAL REPORT York Regional Council Highlights – Special Council, May 2 8, 2015 Motion to defer Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT the Regional Report of May 28, 2015, be deferred to the Council meeting of June 23, 2015. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Page 17 of 21 12. NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION New Business Motion No. 1 Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Mrakas THAT an exemption from the Town’s Noise By-law be granted for the 2015 Magna Hoedown to be held on September 18-19, 2015; and THAT staff be directed to promote the 2015 Magna Hoedown through the Town’s social media and website. CARRIED New Business Motion No. 2 Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Mrakas THAT staff be directed to circulate to Council a copy of the letter to Industry Canada regarding Council’s position of Non-Concurrence, with respect to Item 1(3) – Report No. PL15-038 – Proposed Rogers Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna, Rogers Communications Inc., 1030 Bloomington Road, File Number: SP(T)-2014-01, for information. CARRIED 13. READING OF BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Mrakas THAT the following by-laws be given first, second, and third readings and enacted: 5735-15 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Zoning By-law Number 2213-78, as amended (Eyelet Investment Corp.). 5736-15 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Parking and Traffic Control By-law Number 4574-04.T, as amended, with respect to No Parking on various highways in the Town of Aurora (Genview Subdivision). 5737-15 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Parking and Traffic Control By-law Number 4574-04.T, as amended, to designate Stop Controlled Intersections at various intersections in the Town of Aurora (Genview Subdivision). Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Page 18 of 21 5738-15 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Parking and Traffic Control By-law Number 4574-04.T, as amended, with respect to No Parking on various highways in the Town of Aurora (Colyton Farms Subdivision). 5739-15 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Parking and Traffic Control By-law Number 4574-04.T, as amended, to designate Stop Controlled Intersections at various intersections in the Town of Aurora (Colyton Farms Subdivision). 5740-15 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Parking and Traffic Control By-law Number 4574-04.T, as amended, to prescribe a Maximum Rate of Speed on various highways in the Town of Aurora (Colyton Farms Subdivision). CARRIED 14. CLOSED SESSION On a motion of Councillor Thompson seconded by Councillor Mrakas, Council consented to resolve into Closed Session following the consideration of Item 2. Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Mrakas THAT Council resolve into Closed Session to consider: 1. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Town or Local Board (section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001); Re: Report No. CAO15-007 – Potential Acquisition of Land for a New Central York Fire Services Fire Station 2. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including a Town or Local Board employee (section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001) and Labour relations or employee negotiations (section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001); Re: Chief Administrative Officer Recruitment CARRIED Moved by Councillor Kim Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT the Council meeting be reconvened into open session to rise and report from Closed Session. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Page 19 of 21 1. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Town or Local Board (section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001); Re: Report No. CAO15-007 – Potential Acquisition or Land for a New Central York Fire Services Station Moved by Councillor Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Kim THAT the confidential recommendations in respect to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Town or Local Board; Re: Report No. CAO15-007 – Potential Acquisition of Land for a new Central York Fire Services Station, be approved; and THAT in accordance with section 8.14 of Procedural By-law Number 5330-11, as amended, Council reconsider the following resolution adopted at the Council meeting of April 14, 2015: THAT Joint Council Committee make a recommendation to the Councils of the two municipalities to proceed with a land securement, subject to a report for final approval in 2015 for the construction of a new fire facility to include Administration, Training, and Suppression Crew, and provide for possible inclusion of Fire Prevention Division; and THAT Aurora Council direct staff to proceed with a land securement, subject to a report for final approval in 2015, for construction of a new fire facility to include a suppression crew only; and THAT the Joint Council Committee and the Town of Newmarket be notified of Aurora Council’s decision. CARRIED (two-thirds vote) 2. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including a Town or Local Board employee (section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001) and Labour relations or employee negotiations (section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001); Re: Chief Administrative Officer Recruitment Council consented to consider the three clauses of the main motion separately and in the reverse order. Clause No. 1 Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Mrakas THAT the confidential recommendations pertaining to an Interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) be approved. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Page 20 of 21 Clause No. 2 Moved by Councillor Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT the Mayor and Manager of Human Resources recommend to Council an executive recruitment firm to assist with the recruitment of a new permanent CAO. CARRIED Clause No. 3 Motion to defer Moved by Councillor Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT consideration of the following third clause be deferred to a future Council meeting as determined by Council: THAT a CAO Selection Committee be formed, comprised of the Mayor and two (2) Councillors selected by the Mayor, to lead the search for a new permanent CAO. On a recorded vote the motion CARRIED YEAS: 7 NAYS: 1 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Humfryes, Kim, Mrakas, Pirri, and Mayor Dawe VOTING NAYS: Councillor Thompson ABSENT: Councillor Thom 13. READING OF BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Kim THAT the following confirming by-law be given first, second, and third readings and enacted: 5741-15 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from Council Meeting on June 9, 2015. CARRIED 15. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT the meeting be adjourned at 11:37 p.m. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Page 21 of 21 GEOFFREY DAWE, MAYOR STEPHEN M. A. HUYCKE, TOWN CLERK THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2015 RECEIVED FINAL APPROVAL BY COUNCIL ON JUNE 23, 2015.