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MINUTES - Council - 20160223 TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Tuesday, February 23, 2016 ATTENDANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Humfryes (arrived 7:01 p.m.), Kim, Mrakas, Thom, and Thompson MEMBERS ABSENT Councillor Pirri OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Acting Director of Building and By-law Services, Director of Corporate and Financial Services/Treasurer, Director of Infrastructure and Environmental Services, Acting Director of Legal and Legislative Services/Town Clerk, Director of Parks and Recreation Services, Director of Planning and Development Services, Associate Solicitor, and Council/Committee Secretary Mayor Dawe called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. 1. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Moved by Councillor Thom Seconded by Councillor Kim THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services , with the following addition, be approved: Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Page 2 of 18  Notice of Motion (c) Councillor Abel Re: Disclosure of Information Regarding Property Acquisition in the Aurora Promenade Area CARRIED 3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES Council Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2016 Moved by Councillor Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Thom THAT the minutes of the Council meeting of February 9, 2016, be adopted as printed and circulated. CARRIED 4. PRESENTATIONS (a) Stephen Collins, Director, Infrastructure Management & PMO, York Region Re: Transportation Master Plan On a motion of Councillor Thompson seconded by Councillor Gaertner, Council consented on a two-thirds vote to waive the requirements of subsection 3.8(c) of the Procedural By-law to extend the presentation of Stephen Collins by ten (10) minutes. Mr. Collins gave a presentation detailing aspects of York Region’s draft Transportation Master Plan, including the current project status, objectives, policies, and next steps. Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Mrakas THAT the presentation by Stephen Collins be received for information. CARRIED (b) Lisa Warth, Manager, Recreation Re: Healthy Kids Activity Pass Ms. Warth gave a presentation about the Town’s Healthy Kids Activity Pass, and detailed the background and implementation of the Pass. She explained that the Pass is available for residents under the age of 12, and that it can be Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Page 3 of 18 picked up at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex and the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex. Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT the presentation by Lisa Warth be received for information. CARRIED 5. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS Councillor Abel noted that the Aurora Winter Blues Festival Kickoff will be held at the Highland Automotive Showroom, located at 15783 Yonge Street, Aurora, on Saturday, March 5, 2016, starting at 7 p.m., and the event will continue on Saturday, March 11, and Sunday, March 12, 2016, at Theatre Aurora. Councillor Gaertner extended appreciation to staff for the 2016 Budget Financial Highlights. Councillor Mrakas noted that the Environmental Advisory Committee will be holding Aurora’s first community Earth Week Fair on W ednesday, April 20, 2016, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Aurora Armoury. He explained that the purpose of this event is to familiarize the public with the Town’s initiatives to reduce its environmental footprint. Councillor Humfryes noted that Big Brothers Big Sisters of York will be holding Bowl for Kids Sake on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at Stellar Lanes in Newmarket. She mentioned that there will be a team of Council members bowling at the event. Councillor Thompson advised that the Optimist Club will be hold ing a chess tournament at the Aurora Legion from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, 2016. Councillor Humfryes expressed appreciation to those who hosted the NASCAR opening day event at the Aurora Legion on Sunday, February 21, 2016. Mayor Dawe noted that there have been reports of residents not receiving their tax bill, and advised residents to contact the Town if they have not received their bill. He advised that the cost to re-print the bill would be waived. Mayor Dawe encouraged residents to submit nominations for the Community Recognition Awards, and advised that nominations close on Friday, March 4, 2016. He noted that details can be found at www.aurora.ca/CRA. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Page 4 of 18 Mayor Dawe advised that the Aurora Public Library and other Town facilities will be hosting a variety of March Break activities, and that more information can be found at www.aurorapl.ca and www.aurora.ca/marchbreak. Mayor Dawe advised that the Town is accepting applications for the John West Memorial “Leaders of Tomorrow” Scholarship Award , and noted that information can be found at www.aurora.ca/leadersoftomorrow. Mayor Dawe noted that the Healthy Kids Activity Pass can be picked up from the Aurora Family Leisure Complex or the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex. He mentioned that the pass is free for Aurora residents up to 12 years of age, and can be used for any regularly-scheduled leisure swim or public skate up to a maximum of seven times. Mayor Dawe advised that Aurora’s Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2016, at the Aurora Seniors’ Centre starting at 9:30 a.m. He noted that wristbands must be purchased in advance, and more information can be found at www.aurora.ca/easteregghunt. 6. DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1 (sub-items 9, 10, 12, and 16), and 2 were identified as items for discussion. 7. ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Item 1 (with the exception of sub-items 9, 10, 12, and 16) was identified as an item not requiring separate discussion. Moved by Councillor Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Gaertner 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 16, 2016 THAT the General Committee meeting report of February 16, 2016, be received and the following recommendations carried by the Committee be approved: (1) BBS16-002 – Proposed Sign By-law Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Page 5 of 18 THAT Report No. BBS16-002 be received; and THAT the sign permit fees in the proposed Sign By-law be set at a minimum of $150 for permanent signs, and $100 for mobile signs, banner/feather banner and special event signs; and THAT the sign permit fees be reviewed in the fall of 2017; and THAT the proposed Sign By-law be enacted at a future Council meeting. (2) CFS16-004 – Results of Consultation – Differentiated Non- Residential Development Charge Rates THAT Report No. CFS16-004 be received; and THAT no changes be made for the current Development Charges By-law at this time; and THAT differentiated non-residential rates which target specifically scoped employment sectors with lower rates be considered in the preparation of the Town’s next planned Development Charges By-law renewal in 2019. (3) IES16-012 – Award of Contract for Consulting Services – Building Condition Assessment Audit, RFP IES 2015-76 THAT Report No. IES16-012 be received; and THAT the budget for Project 72202 be increased by $24,830 to a revised limit of $174,830 with funding from the Facilities Repair and Replacement Reserve Fund; and THAT the contract for consulting services for fourteen (14) building condition reports and energy audits (see Table 3) of Town -owned property, RFP IES 2015-76, be awarded to Stantec Consulting Ltd. for $156,187, excluding taxes; and THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary Agreement, including any and all documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to same; and THAT any rebates received from the Save on Energy program be returned to the Facilities Repair and Replacement Reserve Fund. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Page 6 of 18 (4) IES16-015 – Award of Tender IES 2016-03 – Replacement of Dump Truck and Plow THAT Report No. IES16-015 be received; and THAT additional funding in the amount of $5,979.54 be provided for Project No. 34236 – Replacement of Dump Truck and Plow from the Fleet Repair & Replacement Reserve; and THAT Tender IES 2016-03 for the supply and delivery of a 2017 dump, sander and plow truck be awarded to Currie Truck Centre in the amount of $202,417.00 excluding taxes; and THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary Agreement, including any and all documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to same. (5) IES16-016 – Award of Tender IES 2016-02 – Replacement of Two Ice Resurfacers THAT Report No. IES16-016 be received; and THAT additional funding in the amount of $5,027.20 be provided for Project No. 34186 and Project No. 34192, replacement of two (2) ice resurfacers from the Fleet Repair & Replacement Reserve; and THAT Tender IES 2016-02 for the supply and delivery of two (2) new ice resurfacers be awarded to Zamboni Company Limited in the amount of $172,000.00 excluding taxes; and THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary Agreement, including any and all documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to same. (6) IES16-017 – Facility Projects Status Report THAT Report No. IES16-017 be received for information. (7) IES16-018 – Purchase Order Increase for Contract IES 2015-27 for Supply of Materials Testing, Inspection Services and Geotechnical Investigations for Various Projects THAT Report No. IES16-018 be received; and Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Page 7 of 18 THAT, pending satisfactory performance by Soil Engineers Ltd., staff be authorized to extend Purchase Order No. 542 for options year one (1) and two (2) of Contract IES 2015-27 for the Supply of Materials Testing, Inspection Services and Geotechnical Investigations for various projects, in the amount of $100,000 per year, excluding taxes. (8) IES16-019 – Traffic Operations and Sightline Safety Concerns on John West Way and Hollandview Trail/Civic Square Gate Intersection THAT Report No. IES16-019 be received; and THAT parking prohibitions on the east side of John West Way in front of #111 Civic Square Gate be moved 25 metres to the north to increase the sightline distance for westbound motorists on Civic Square Gate (north leg) to see oncoming southbound traffic on John West Way; and THAT the necessary by-law be introduced to implement the above recommendation; and THAT a letter be sent to #111 Civic Square Gate with Council’s adopted resolution. (11) PRS16-009 – Tree Permit Application for 3 Bluegrass Drive THAT Report No. PRS16-009 be received; and THAT the application for the removal of trees at 3 Bluegrass Drive be approved in accordance with By-law No. 4474-03.D being a By-law to authorize the injury or destruction of trees (Tree Permit By-law); and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Tree Protection and Compensation Agreement for the purposes of ensuring compliance with the specific terms and conditions associated with the issuance of the Tree Permit for 3 Bluegrass Drive, including any and all documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to same. (13) PDS16-007 – Application for Zoning By-law Amendment, Mattamy (Aurora) Limited, 1280 St. John’s Sideroad, Part of Lot 26, Concession 2, File Number: ZBA-2015-14 THAT Report No. PDS16-007 be received; and THAT Application to Amend the Zoning By-law File: ZBA-2015-14 (Mattamy (Aurora) Ltd), to rezone the subject lands from “Detached Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Page 8 of 18 Dwelling Second Density (R2-95) Exception Zone” to “Major Open Space (O-17) Exception Zone”, be approved; and THAT the implementing Zoning By-law Amendment be presented at a future Council meeting for enactment. (14) Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 2, 2016 THAT the Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February 2, 2016, be received for information. (15) Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2016 THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February 3, 2016, be received for information. CARRIED 2. Memorandum from Mayor Dawe Re: Correspondence from Magna for Community – Magna Hoedown & Showdown 2016 – Requesting an exemption to the Noise By-law On a motion of Councillor Mrakas seconded by Councillor Thompson, Council consented on a two-thirds vote to waive the requirements of section 8.14 of the Procedural By-law to allow reconsideration of Item 2, Memorandum from Mayor Dawe, Re: Correspondence from Magna for Community – Magna Hoedown & Showdown 2016 – Requesting an exemption to the Noise By-law, previously adopted under “Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion.” 8. DELEGATIONS None 9. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION 1. General Committee Meeting Report of February 16, 2016 (9) IES16-020 – Joint Operations Centre LEED® Status Report Main motion Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Thom Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Page 9 of 18 THAT Report No. IES16-020 be received; and THAT the fee for Onespace Unlimited Inc. be increased from $1,049,284 to $1,145,944 to be funded within the existing budget. Amendment Moved by Councillor Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT the main motion be amended by replacing the second clause with the following two (2) clauses: THAT the fee for Onespace Unlimited Inc. be inc reased from $1,049,284 to $1,136,294 for architectural services; and THAT the fee for Onespace Unlimited Inc. be further increased by $9,650 for consulting fees related to achieving LEED® Gold certification. CARRIED Main motion as amended Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Thom THAT Report No. IES16-020 be received; and THAT the fee for Onespace Unlimited Inc. be increased from $1,049,284 to $1,136,294 for architectural services; and THAT the fee for Onespace Unlimited Inc. be further increased by $9 ,650 for consulting fees related to achieving LEED® Gold certification. On a recorded vote the first and second clauses of the motion CARRIED AS AMENDED YEAS: 8 NAYS: 0 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Humfryes, Kim, Mrakas, Thom, Thompson and Mayor Dawe VOTING NAYS: None ABSENT: Councillor Pirri On a recorded vote the third clause of the motion CARRIED AS AMENDED YEAS: 6 NAYS: 2 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Humfryes, Kim, Thom, and Mayor Dawe Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Page 10 of 18 VOTING NAYS: Councillors Mrakas and Thompson ABSENT: Councillor Pirri 1. General Committee Meeting Report of February 9, 2016 (10) LLS16-004 – Pending List Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT Report No. LLS16-004 be received for information. CARRIED 1. General Committee Meeting Report of February 9, 2016 (12) PDS16-006 – Terms of Reference for the Town of Aurora Design Review Panel for Heritage Properties Moved by Councillor Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Thom THAT Report No. PDS16-006 be received; and THAT the Terms of Reference for the Town of Aurora Design Review Panel for Heritage Properties be approved; and THAT staff be directed to issue a Request for Expression of Interest for Panel Members. CARRIED 1. General Committee Meeting Report of February 9, 2016 (16) LLS16-010 – Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee Terms of Reference Main motion Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Mrakas THAT Report No. LLS16-010 be received; and THAT the Terms of Reference for the Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee, Attachment 1 to this report, be approved with the following change: “2. MEMBERSHIP Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Page 11 of 18 The Committee shall be comprised of five (5) citizen members selected by Council.” Amendment No. 1 Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT the main motion be amended by adding the following change to the second clause: “8. STAFF SUPPORT The Chief Administrative Officer shall ensure that staff provide technical support to the Committee, as required.” CARRIED Amendment No. 2 Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT Councillor Jeff Thom be appointed as a member of the Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee. WITHDRAWN Amendment No. 3 Moved by Councillor Thom Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT the main motion as amended be further amended by changing the second clause regarding Membership to read as follows: “2. MEMBERSHIP The Committee shall be comprised of the Mayor, who shall serve as Chair of the Committee, and five (5) citizen members selected by Council.” CARRIED Main motion as amended Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Mrakas THAT Report No. LLS16-010 be received; and Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Page 12 of 18 THAT the Terms of Reference for the Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee, Attachment 1 to this report, be approved with the following change s: “2. MEMBERSHIP The Committee shall be comprised of the Mayor, who shall serve as Chair of the Committee, and five (5) citizen members selected by Council.” “8. STAFF SUPPORT The Chief Administrative Officer shall ensure that staff provide technical support to the Committee, as required. The Legal and Legislative Services department will provide administrative support services to the Committee.” CARRIED AS AMENDED 2. Memorandum from Mayor Dawe Re: Correspondence from Magna for Community – Magna Hoedown & Showdown 2016 – Requesting an exemption to the Noise By-law Moved by Councillor Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT the memorandum regarding Correspondence from Magna for Community – Magna Hoedown & Showdown 2016 – Requesting an exemption to the Noise By-law be received; and THAT the request for an exemption to the Noise By-law for the Magna for Community – Magna Hoedown & Showdown 2016, be approved. CARRIED 10. NOTICES OF MOTION/MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN (i) Notices of Motion (a) Councillor Thom Re: Federal Funding for Hillary House WHEREAS Hillary House: The Koffler Museum of Medicine, is one of Aurora’s most treasured heritage assets; and Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Page 13 of 18 WHEREAS the Hillary House is a registered National Historic Site; and WHEREAS Hillary House is recognized by the National Historic Sites and Monuments Board as one of Canada’s be st examples of Gothic Revival architecture; and WHEREAS Hillary House is a leading example of a heritage house museum in Canada, which combines architectural significance and the historic possessions of the many generations of medical doctors who worked and lived there; and WHEREAS the Hillary House is in need of significant infrastructure upgrades in order to pass on this irreplaceable piece of Aurora’s heritage to future generations of Canadians; and WHEREAS the current federal government has promised Canadians that they will invest in ‘social infrastructure’ over the course of their mandate; NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the Mayor be requested to write a letter, on behalf of Council, to the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, requesting federal funding for infrastructure upgrades to the Hillary House National Historic Site; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this letter be sent to Bill Albino, President of the Aurora Historical Society, the Honourable Kyle Peterson, MP for Newmarket-Aurora, the Honourable Leona Alleslev, MP for Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill, and the Honourable Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance. (b) Mayor Dawe Re: Prudent Investor Standard WHEREAS municipalities are required to invest their res erves in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001 and Ontario Regulation 438/97 (as amended), which specifically outlines allowable investments; and WHEREAS to ensure the sustainability and sound stewardship of the municipality’s investments, changes should be made to the Municipal Act, 2001 and Ontario Regulation 438/97 (as amended), to allow for the prudent investment of reserves, if those investments are professionally managed and part of a broader investment strategy; and Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Page 14 of 18 WHEREAS the Prudent Investor Standard is an industry accepted best practice in effectively managing a portfolio of investments, and the Standard applies to investments, not in isolation, but in the context of the portfolio of investments and as part of an overall strategy, that shoul d incorporate acceptable risk and return objectives suitable to the stakeholders; and WHEREAS the Province is conferring “Prudent Investor” status on the City of Toronto to enable greater diversification in portfolio management; and WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Local Authority Services (LAS), and the Municipal Finance Officers’ Association of Ontario (MFOA), have long requested that the Prudent Investor Standard apply to all municipal investments that are invested with The One Investment Program; and WHEREAS in 2005, municipalities were granted the ability to invest in longer-term corporate bonds and Canadian equity investments via only The One Investment Program, and The One Investment Program has demonstrated strong investment returns for municipalities within these ‘new’ investment sectors; and WHEREAS the institutional portfolio managers utilized by The One Investment Program recommend that the Prudent Investor Standard approach is a more appropriate approach to investing; and WHEREAS operating municipal investments under the Prudent Investor Standard is precluded by the Municipal Act, 2001, Eligible Investments, in its current form; NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT Council support the request of AMO, LAS, and MFOA to amend Ontario Regulation 438/97 (as amended) of the Municipal Act, 2001, to allow municipalities to invest consistent with the Prudent Investor Standard, if such investments are through The One Investment Program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council support amending Ontario Regulation 438/97 (as amended) of the Municipal Act, 2001, to allow qualified municipalities, including The Town of Aurora, to invest consistent with the Prudent Investor Standard. (c) Councillor Abel Re: Disclosure of Information Regarding Property Acquisition in the Aurora Promenade Area Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Page 15 of 18 On a motion of Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Mrakas and carried by a two-thirds vote, Council consented to waive the requirements of section 3.13 of the Procedural By-law to allow Notice of Motion (c) to be moved forward for consideration. (ii) Motions for Which Notice Has Been Given (a) Councillor Kim Re: Publication of Purchase and Sale of Lands by the Town Moved by Councillor Kim Seconded by Councillor Gaertner WHEREAS there have been, and continue to be, many land transactions occurring in the Town of Aurora in which the Town of Aurora is a participant; and WHEREAS the number of these transactions is significant and impacts the Town’s finances and budget; and WHEREAS the residents of the Town would like to have easy access to the information; and WHEREAS this information is not currently available on the Town of Aurora’s public website; NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT, subject to the requirements of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Town of Aurora make available on its public website no later than June 30, 2016, a list of all completed land transactions (acquisitions and dispositions), including those completed within the previous five (5) years, that includes the following information: (a) the property address; (b) the names of the parties to the transaction; (c) the closing date of the transaction; (d) the purchase/sale price, with any taxes paid as part of the transaction separated out where possible; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the following types of land transactions be excluded from the list published on the Town’s website: (a) transfers of land for a nominal amount; Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Page 16 of 18 (b) transfers of land pertaining to the registration of subdivision agreements; and (c) transfers of land pertaining to property tax sales. CARRIED (b) Councillor Abel Re: Disclosure of Information Regarding Property Acquisition in the Aurora Promenade Area Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Gaertner WHEREAS the Town of Aurora believes in accountability and transparency, while respecting the need to protect taxpayers by discussing confidential property acquisitions and dispositions in Closed Session; and WHEREAS Council has made a final decision on a potential acquisition or disposition of property in the Aurora Promenade Area and does not need to keep all information confidential; NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to make public those portions of the confidential C losed Session staff reports pertaining to the acquisition and disposition of land regarding the Aurora Promenade Area (15157, 15165 and 15171 Yonge Street) where disclosure would not be harmful to the Town as determined by the Town’s legal counsel, and where the Town is not required to maintain confidentiality under the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the disclosure of the confidential Closed Session staff reports occur on or prior to Council consideration of the Cultural Precinct Plan. Motion to refer Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Thom THAT Motion for Which Notice Has Been Given (b) Councillor Abel, Re: Disclosure of Information Regarding Property Acquisition in the Aurora Promenade Area, be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer for a report back on the disclosure of Closed Session materials. On a recorded vote the motion to refer CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Page 17 of 18 YEAS: 8 NAYS: 0 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Humfryes, Kim, Mrakas, Thom, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe VOTING NAYS: None ABSENT: Councillor Pirri 11. REGIONAL REPORT None 12. NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION Councillor Kim inquired about the implications of moving the Aurora Farmers’ Market to Town Park. Staff advised that relocating the Farmers’ Market to Town Park does not fit in with the Park’s intended use. Councillor Thom inquired about the construction of a fence by York Region around the Orchard Heights Park and reservoir. Mayor Dawe advised that the Region has delayed the fencing until a new implementation plan can be developed. Councillor Abel noted that the new parking restrictions at Town Park have resulted in further problems as GO Transit commuters are parking on streets adjacent to Town Park. He expressed concern as this could potentially interfere with winter maintenance operations, and suggested it should be monitored. Councillor Thompson requested an update from the Regional Council discussions around Election of the Regional Chair and Governance Review at its meeting of Thursday, February 18, 2016. Mayor Dawe provided information and discussed the outcomes of the meeting. 13. READING OF BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Thom Seconded by Councillor Kim THAT the following by-laws be given first, second, and third readings and enacted: 5819-16 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. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Page 18 of 18 5820-16 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Zoning By-law Number 2213-78, as amended (Mattamy (Aurora) Ltd, File ZBA-2015-14). CARRIED Moved by Councillor Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT the following confirming by-law be given first, second, and third readings and enacted: 5823-16 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from Council Meeting on February 23, 2016. CARRIED 14. CLOSED SESSION None 15. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Thom Seconded by Councillor Kim THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:17 p.m. CARRIED GEOFFREY DAWE, MAYOR STEPHEN M. A. HUYCKE, TOWN CLERK THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 23, 2016 RECEIVED FINAL APPROVAL BY COUNCIL ON MARCH 8, 2016.