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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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:
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“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
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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
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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
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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
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(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
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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).
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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
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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
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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
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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.