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MINUTES - Council - 20160308 TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Tuesday, March 8, 2016 ATTENDANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Humfryes (arrived 7:02 p.m.), Kim, Mrakas, Pirri, Thom, and Thompson MEMBERS ABSENT 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 7:07 p.m., following Open Forum. Mayor Dawe relinquished the Chair to Deputy Mayor Abel at 9:34 p.m., during consideration of Item 1(11), Re: Draft Plan of Condominium Application, Kaitlin Estates Ltd., 15277 Yonge Street, Lots 124, 125 and 126, and Part of Lots 122, 123 & 127, Registered Plan 246, File: CDM-2015-03, and resumed the Chair at 9:35 p.m. Mayor Dawe relinquished the Chair to Deputy Mayor Abel at 10:19 p.m., during consideration of Motion for Which Notice Has Been Given (b), Re: Prudent Investor Standards, and resumed the Chair at 10:24 p.m. 1. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF As required under subsection 5(3) of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, Mayor Dawe declared a pecuniary interest regarding Item 1(11), respecting Draft Plan of Condominium Application, Kaitlin Estates Ltd., 15277 Yonge Street, Lots 124, 125 and Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Page 2 of 19 126, and Part of Lots 122, 123 & 127, Registered Plan 246, File: CDM-2015-03, as a family member has purchased a condominium unit. 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Thom THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services, with the following additions, be approved:  Delegation (b) Andrew Sampogna, Aurora Farmers’ Market Re: Notice of Motion (a) Councillor Humfryes, Re: Aurora Farmers’ Market & Artisan Fair  Item 3 – Memorandum from Director of Planning & Development Services Re: Additional Information to Heritage Advisory Committee Report No. HAC16- 001 - 41 Metcalfe Street CARRIED 3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES Special Council Meeting Minutes of February 22, 2016 Special Council Meeting Minutes of February 23, 2016 Council Meeting Minutes of February 23, 2016 Special Council – Public Planning Meeting Minutes of February 24, 2016 Special Council Meeting Minutes of March 1, 2016 Moved by Councillor Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT the minutes of the Special Council meeting of February 22, 2016, the Special Council meeting of February 23, 2016, the Council meeting of February 23, 2016, the Special Council – Public Planning meeting of February 24, 2016, and the Special Council meeting of March 1, 2016, be adopted as printed and circulated. CARRIED 4. PRESENTATIONS None Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Page 3 of 19 5. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS Councillor Mrakas noted that the Municipal Summit – Golf Course Redevelopment working group had a meeting on Saturday, March 5, 2016, which was well- attended. He further noted that the proposed date for the Summit is Saturday, May 14, 2016, and a Facebook page has been created to provide more information on Ontario Municipal Board reform. Councillor Thompson advised that the Run or Walk for Southlake event will take place on Sunday, May 1, 2016, and participants can register online. Mayor Dawe noted that kickoff for the Run or Walk for Southlake challenge was on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, and that the event has a new fundraising structure. Councillor Abel noted that he attended the Aurora Winter Blues Festival Kickoff which was held at the Highland Automotive Showroom, located at 15783 Yonge Street, Aurora, on Saturday, March 5, 2016. He mentioned that it was a successful fundraising event. Councillor Humfryes noted that she was also in attendance. Councillor Abel advised that Aurora’s Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2016, and tickets must be purchased in advance. Councillor Humfryes wished all women a Happy International Women’s Day. Councillor Humfryes noted that she attended the A Morning of Inspiration event, held by the Women’s Centre of York Region on Monday, March 7, 2016, and the event was inspirational. Councillor Humfryes mentioned that she attended the Pauly and the Goodfellas event at the Aurora Legion on Saturday, March 5, 2016, after the Aurora Winter Blues Festival Kickoff, and noted that it was a great show. Councillor Humfryes noted that she attended the Leading Women, Leading Girls event hosted by MPP Chris Ballard, and acknowledged the award winners. Councillor Kim advised that the Healthy Kids Activity Pass is still available for pick- up at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex and the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex. Councillor Pirri mentioned that there has been growing large-scale discussion around the cost of e-books, and that the Federation of Canadian Municipalities recently adopted a resolution regarding fair e-books prices. Councillor Thompson advised that he attended the Ontario Legislature to speak regarding Bill 42. He advised that this Bill was put forward by MPP Chris Ballard, Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Page 4 of 19 regarding the election of the Regional Chair and noted that transcripts of the discussion are available online. 6. DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1 (sub-items 1, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 17), 2, and 3 were identified as items for discussion. 7. ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Item 1 (with the exception of sub-items 1, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 17) was identified as an item not requiring separate discussion. Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Kim 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 March 1, 2016 THAT the General Committee meeting report of March 1, 2016, be received and the following recommendations carried by the Committee be approved: (2) CFS16-009 – Increase to Approved Purchase Order – Acrodex Microsoft Licence Reseller THAT Report No. CFS16-009 be received; and THAT Purchase Order No. 662 with Acrodex Inc. be increased from $231,300 to $353,700 for the remainder of the existing contract term. (3) IES16-021 – 22 Church Street/Library Exterior Concrete & Walkway Repairs THAT Report No. IES16-021 be received; and THAT Report No. IES16-021 satisfy Council’s conditional 2016 budget approval for Capital Project No. 72219, 22 Church Street/Library Exterior Repairs (Drainage and Walkways); and Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Page 5 of 19 THAT staff be authorized to proceed with 2016 Capital Project No. 72219, 22 Church Street/Library Exterior Repairs (Drainage and Walkways) for $45,000. (5) IES16-023 – Award of Tender IES 2016-14 – Additional New Street Sweeper THAT Report No. IES16-023 be received; and THAT additional funding in the amount of $10,418.35 be provided for Capital Project No. 34238 – Street Sweeper from the Growth and New Reserve; and THAT Tender IES 2016-14 – Additional New Street Sweeper for the supply and delivery of a 2016 truck-mounted street sweeper be awarded to Joe Johnson Equipment Inc. in the amount of $305,049.48 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) LLS16-009 – Co-operative and Piggyback Procurement Process Review THAT Report No. LLS16-009 be received for information. (7) PRS16-011 – Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update THAT Report No. PRS16-011 be received; and THAT the recommendations within the Master Plan Update be endorsed, with the exception of Recommendation #39, subject to Council approval of budgetary implications; and THAT staff present an Implementation Plan to Council. (12) Memorandum from Director of Planning & Development Services Re: Additional Public Planning Meeting Date for April 25, 2016 THAT the memorandum regarding Additional Public Planning Meeting Date for April 25, 2016, be received; and THAT the additional Public Planning meeting be scheduled for April 25, 2016, to consider the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Update. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Page 6 of 19 (13) Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 4, 2016 THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February 4, 2016, be received for information. (14) Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 8, 2016 THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February 8, 2016, be received for information. (15) Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2016 THAT the Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee meeting minutes of February 11, 2016, be received for information. (16) Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 16, 2016 THAT the Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February 16, 2016, be received for information. (18) Finance Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 16, 2016 THAT the Finance Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February 16, 2016, be received for information. (19) Memorandum from Acting Manager of Corporate Communications Re: Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Terms of Reference THAT the memorandum regarding Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Terms of Reference be received; and THAT the Terms of Reference for the Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee be amended to provide the Selection Committee delegated authority to formally approve the recipients of the Community Recognition Awards. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Page 7 of 19 8. DELEGATIONS (a) Helen Ahranis and Adam Marshall, Residents Re: Item 1(14) – Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 8, 2016 Ms. Ahranis spoke in support of removing her home from the Aurora Registrar of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest, and discussed the aspects of her application that were deliberated at the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting of Monday, March 7, 2016. Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT the comments of Helen Aharnis be received and referred to Item 3. CARRIED (b) Andrew Sampogna, Aurora Farmers’ Market Re: Notice of Motion (a) Councillor Humfryes, Re: Aurora Farmers’ Market & Artisan Fair (Added Item) On a motion of Councillor Pirri seconded by Councillor Humfryes, Council consented on a two-thirds vote to waive the requirements of subsection 3.8(c) of the Procedural By-law to permit the delegation of Andrew Sampogna five (5) additional minutes. Mr. Sampogna gave a brief overview of the Aurora Farmers’ Market & Artisan Fair. He spoke in support of keeping the Farmers’ Market at Town Park, and developing a new layout for the Farmers’ Market in anticipation of the opening of the Wells Street Schoolhouse Lofts. Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Kim THAT the comments of Andrew Sampogna be received for information. CARRIED 9. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION 1. General Committee Meeting Report of March 1, 2016 (1) BBS16-003 – Door-to-Door Salespeople Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Page 8 of 19 Main motion Moved by Councillor Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Thom THAT Report No. BBS16-003 be received; and THAT staff partner with York Regional Police to co-facilitate a public information session to educate and raise awareness of issues relating to door-to-door salespeople. Amendment Moved by Councillor Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Kim THAT the main motion be amended by adding the following clause: THAT staff be directed to bring forward a by-law to amend the Licensing By-law with the following provisions: • Improve the definition of “Hawkers” and Peddlers” to better reflect the current practice of those professions • Limit the hours of operation of door-to-door salespersons to between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CARRIED Main motion as amended Moved by Councillor Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Thom THAT Report No. BBS16-003 be received; and THAT staff partner with York Regional Police to co-facilitate a public information session to educate and raise awareness of issues relating to door-to-door salespeople; and THAT staff be directed to bring forward a by-law to amend the Licensing By-law with the following provisions: • Improve the definition of “Hawkers” and Peddlers” to better reflect the current practice of those professions • Limit the hours of operation of door-to-door salespersons to between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CARRIED AS AMENDED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Page 9 of 19 1. General Committee Meeting Report of March 1, 2016 (4) IES16-022 – Waste Collection Alternative – Automated Collection THAT Report No. IES16-022 be received for information. CARRIED 1. General Committee Meeting Report of March 1, 2016 (8) PRS16-012 – Sport Plan Master Plan On a motion of Councillor Humfryes seconded by Councillor Thom Council consented to consider Item 1(8) following consideration of Item 1(9). Main Motion Moved by Councillor Thom Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT Report No. PRS16-012 be received; and THAT the recommendations within the Sport Plan report be endorsed subject to Council approval of budgetary implications; and THAT staff present an Implementation Plan to Council. Amendment Moved by Councillor Thom Seconded by Councillor Mrakas THAT the main motion be amended by adding the following clause: THAT recommendation 6b of the Sport Plan Master Plan be changed to “Train staff and volunteers to encourage and facilitate Aurorans of all backgrounds participation in sports.”; CARRIED Main Motion as amended Moved by Councillor Thom Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT Report No. PRS16-012 be received; and THAT recommendation 6b of the Sport Plan Master Plan be changed to “Train staff and volunteers to encourage and facilitate Aurorans of all backgrounds participation in sports.”’ and Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Page 10 of 19 THAT the recommendations within the Sport Plan report be endorsed subject to Council approval of budgetary implications; and THAT staff present an Implementation Plan to Council. CARRIED AS AMENDED 1. General Committee Meeting Report of March 1, 2016 (9) PRS16-013 – Block 208 on Mavrinac Boulevard On a motion of Councillor Humfryes seconded by Councillor Thom Council consented to consider Item 1(9) following consideration of Item 3. Main motion Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Mrakas THAT Report No. PRS16-013 be received; and THAT staff be directed to proceed with the design and development of Block 208 on Mavrinac Boulevard as a park, and report back to Council on potential design options by May 3, 2016. Amendment Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Mrakas THAT the second clause of the main motion be amended by adding the words “including but not limited to basketball courts, tennis courts, and accessibility features” after the word “options”. Main motion as amended Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Mrakas THAT Report No. PRS16-013 be received; and THAT staff be directed to proceed with the design and development of Block 208 on Mavrinac Boulevard as a park, and report back to Council on potential design options, including but not limited to basketball courts, tennis courts, and accessibility features, by May 3, 2016. On a recorded vote the main motion CARRIED AS AMENDED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Page 11 of 19 YEAS: 7 NAYS: 2 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Humfryes, Kim, Mrakas, Thom, and Thompson VOTING NAYS: Councillor Pirri and Mayor Dawe 1. General Committee Meeting Report of March 1, 2016 (10) PDS16-009 – Official Plan Review Consultation and Work Plan Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Mrakas THAT Report No. PDS16-009 be received for information. CARRIED 1. General Committee Meeting Report of March 1, 2016 (11) PDS16-011– Draft Plan of Condominium Application, Kaitlin Estates Ltd. 15277 Yonge Street, Lots 124, 125 and 126, and Part of Lots 122, 123 & 127, Registered Plan 246, File: CDM-2015-03 Having previously declared a pecuniary interest regarding Item 1(11), Mayor Dawe did not take part in the discussion of or vote on the approval of this matter. Moved by Councillor Thom Seconded by Councillor Mrakas THAT Report No. PDS16-011 be received; and THAT the Draft Plan of Condominium File: CDM-2015-03, for a 95 residential unit and 3 commercial unit condominium apartment building subject to conditions set out in Appendix “A” to this report, be approved; and THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute any Agreement(s) referenced in the Conditions of Approval, including any and all documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to same. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Page 12 of 19 1. General Committee Meeting Report of March 1, 2016 (17) Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2016 Main motion Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Mrakas THAT the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February 18, 2016, be received; and THAT staff report back on additional options to address back door fob access at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex that take into consideration the comments from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. Amendment Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT the main motion be amended by adding the following clause: THAT staff proceed to issue rear door access fobs, on the basis of an honour system, for users who express a need due to disability or mobility issues. On a recorded vote the amendment CARRIED YEAS: 7 NAYS: 2 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Humfryes, Mrakas, Thom, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe VOTING NAYS: Councillors Kim and Pirri Main motion as amended Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Mrakas THAT the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February 18, 2016, be received; and THAT staff report back on additional options to address back door fob access at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex that take into consideration the comments from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee; and Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Page 13 of 19 THAT staff proceed to issue rear door access fobs, on the basis of an honour system, for users who express a need due to disability or mobility issues. CARRIED AS AMENDED 2. Memorandum from Mayor Dawe Re: Correspondence dated March 1, 2016 from the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services – Town of Aurora Compliant with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act and associated Ontario Regulation 380/04 for 2015 Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT the memorandum regarding correspondence dated March 1, 2016 from the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services – Town of Aurora Compliant with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act and associated Ontario Regulation 380/04 for 2015 be received for information. CARRIED 3. Memorandum from Director of Planning & Development Services Re: Additional Information to Heritage Advisory Committee Report No. HAC16 -001 - 41 Metcalfe Street (Added Item) On a motion of Councillor Humfryes seconded by Councillor Thom Council consented to consider Item 3 prior to Item 1(1). Main motion Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Kim THAT the memorandum regarding Additional Information to Heritage Advisory Committee Report No. HAC16-001 - 41 Metcalfe Street be received; and Amendment No. 1 Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Mrakas THAT the main motion be amended by adding the following clause: Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Page 14 of 19 THAT the application to remove 41 Metcalfe Street from the Aurora Registrar of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest be approved; CARRIED Amendment No. 2 Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Thom THAT the main motion be further amended by adding the following clause: THAT staff be directed to work with the applicant to ensure that final elevations incorporate a more substantive treatment of the heritage features; CARRIED Main motion as amended Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Kim THAT the memorandum regarding Additional Information to Heritage Advisory Committee Report No. HAC16-001 - 41 Metcalfe Street be received; and THAT the application to remove 41 Metcalfe Street from the Aurora Registrar of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest be approved; and THAT staff be directed to work with the applicant to ensure that final elevations incorporate a more substantive treatment of the heritage features. CARRIED AS AMENDED 10. NOTICES OF MOTION/MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN (i) Notices of Motion (a) Councillor Humfryes Re: Aurora Farmers’ Market & Artisan Fair 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 (a) to be considered as Motion (c), following consideration of Item 1(1). Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Page 15 of 19 (ii) Motions for Which Notice Has Been Given (a) Councillor Thom Re: Federal Funding for Hillary House On a motion of Councillor Thom seconded by Councillor Humfryes, Council consented to consider Motion (a) following consideration of Motion (c). Moved by Councillor Thom Seconded by Councillor Humfryes WHEREAS Hillary House: The Koffler Museum of Medicine, is one of Aurora’s most treasured heritage assets; and 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 best 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, Kyle Peterson, MP for Newmarket-Aurora, Leona Alleslev, MP for Aurora-Oak Ridges- Richmond Hill, and the Honourable Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Page 16 of 19 (b) Mayor Dawe Re: Prudent Investor Standard Moved by Mayor Dawe Seconded by Councillor Pirri WHEREAS municipalities are required to invest their reserves 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 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 should 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 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Page 17 of 19 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. On a recorded vote the motion CARRIED YEAS: 8 NAYS: 1 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Humfryes, Kim, Mrakas, Pirri, Thom, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe VOTING NAYS: Councillor Gaertner (c) Councillor Humfryes Re: Aurora Farmers’ Market & Artisan Fair Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Gaertner WHEREAS the Town of Aurora residents have enjoyed the Aurora Farmers' Market & Artisan Fair in our Town Park and on Wells Street for many years; and WHEREAS Aurora residents have come to love and enjoy not only the great Farmers’ produce and the wonderful Artisan goods, but also the special ambience that only Town Park can provide; and WHEREAS Aurora residents make the Aurora Farmers' Market & Artisan Fair part of their Saturday morning routine which includes all members of the family enjoying the Market and the Park picnic areas, children's playground and splash park; and WHEREAS the Wells Street Schoolhouse Lofts condominium development will have occupants this spring and the owner has written Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Page 18 of 19 a letter endorsing the continuation of the Farmers' Market at Town Park; and WHEREAS the Aurora Farmers' Market & Artisan Fair has submitted vendor plan options to staff for the 2016 Aurora Farmers' Market & Artisan Fair; NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT Council endorse the Aurora Farmers' Market & Artisan Fair remaining at Town Park; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to work with the Aurora Farmers' Market & Artisan Fair and the Council Liaison to develop a plan for a revised Market layout at Town Park in view of the opening of the Wells Street Schoolhouse Lofts and report back to Council by the end of March 2016. CARRIED 11. REGIONAL REPORT York Regional Council Highlights – February 18, 2016 Motion to defer Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Thom THAT consideration of the Regional Report of February 18, 2016, be deferred to the Council meeting of Tuesday, March 29, 2016. CARRIED 12. NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION None 13. READING OF BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Thom THAT the following by-laws be given first, second, and third readings and enacted: Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Page 19 of 19 5827-16 BEING A BY-LAW to appoint Municipal By-law Enforcement Officers and Property Standards Officers for The Corporation of the Town of Aurora. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT the following confirming by-law be given first, second, and third readings and enacted: 5826-16 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from Council Meeting on March 8, 2016. CARRIED 14. CLOSED SESSION None 15. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:25 p.m. CARRIED GEOFFREY DAWE, MAYOR STEPHEN M. A. HUYCKE, TOWN CLERK THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 8, 2016 RECEIVED FINAL APPROVAL BY COUNCIL ON MARCH 29, 2016.