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MINUTES - Council - 20160712 TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Tuesday, July 12, 2016 ATTENDANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Humfryes, Kim, Mrakas, Pirri, Thom, and Thompson MEMBERS ABSENT None OTHER ATTENDEES Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, Techa van Leeuwen, Director of Building and By-law Services, Dan Elliott, Director of Corporate and Financial Services/Treasurer, Ilmar Simanovskis, Director of Infrastructure and Environmental Services, Al Downey, Director of Parks and Recreation Services, Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and Development Services, Patricia De Sario, Town Solicitor, Lisa Lyons, Town Clerk (Acting), Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Secretary Mayor Dawe called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. following Open Forum. Council consented to recess at 10:09 p.m. to resolve into a Closed Session meeting and reconvened into open session at 10:44 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 Thompson Seconded by Councillor Mrakas Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Page 2 of 21 THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services, with the following additions, be approved:  Revised Council Agenda Index  Council Meeting Minutes of June 28, 2016 – Replacement Page 18  Public Planning Meeting Minutes of June 29, 2016  Delegation (a) Beverley Varcoe, Broker, Royal LePage, Aurora; Re: Item 7 – PDS16-057 – Application for Site Plan Approval, Carpino Construction Inc., 15278 Yonge Street, Related File Numbers: OPA-2015-04, ZBA-2015-10, File Number: SP-2015-08  Item 12 – CFS16-022 – 2017 Budget Preparation Directions  Item 13 – Memorandum from Director of Infrastructure & Environmental Services; Re: By-law for Extension of Parking Restrictions – Report No. BBS16-007 – Town Park Parking Update (dated May 17, 2016)  Item 14 – Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2016  Item 15 – Memorandum from Mayor Dawe; Re: Recipients of the 2016 Town of Aurora Student Academic Achievement Awards  Item 16 – Memorandum from Mayor Dawe; Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights – June 24, 2016  By-law Number 5868-16 BEING A BY-LAW to declare as surplus and sell municipal lands (12 Industrial Parkway South).  By-law Number 5871-16 BEING A BY-LAW to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 10.  By-law Number 5872-16 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Zoning By-law Number 2213-78, as amended (2283986 Ontario Limited).  By-law Number 5873-16 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Zoning By-law Number 2213-78, as amended (Carpino Construction Inc.).  By-law Number 5878-16 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Zoning By-law Number 2213-78, as amended (Millwell Properties Inc.).  By-law Number 5879-16 BEING A BY-LAW to declare as surplus and sell municipal lands (9 and 10 Scanlon Court).  By-law Number 5882-16 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Parking and Traffic Control By-law Number 4574-04.T, as amended, with respect to Restricted Parking Maximum Periods on various highways in the Town of Aurora. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Page 3 of 21  By-law Number 5884-16 BEING A BY-LAW to appoint a Clerk and to delegate certain authority to the Clerk on behalf of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora.  By-law Number 5885-16 BEING A BY-LAW to appoint a Deputy Clerk and to delegate certain authority to the Deputy Clerk on behalf of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora.  By-law Number 5886-16 BEING A BY-LAW to appoint a Deputy Clerk and to delegate certain authority to the Deputy Clerk on behalf of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora.  Confirming By-law Number 5880-16 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from a Council Meeting on July 12, 2016.  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: Potential Purchase of Lands – Yonge Street (Deferred from General Committee Closed Session meeting of June 21, 2016 – Item 2)  By-law Number 5873-16 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Zoning By-law Number 2213-78, as amended (Carpino Construction Inc.). – Replacement Pages 1 and 2 CARRIED 3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES Council Meeting Minutes of June 28, 2016 Special Council – Public Planning Meeting Minutes of June 29, 2016 Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT the minutes of the Council meeting of June 28, 2016, and the Special Council – Public Planning meeting of June 29, 2016, be adopted as printed and circulated. CARRIED 4. PRESENTATIONS (a) Alan Dean, Sport Aurora Re: Sport Aurora Athletes of the Year Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Page 4 of 21 Mr. Dean, a member of the Sport Aurora Board of Directors, Chair of the Sport Recognition and Celebration Committee, and Honorary Member of the 2015 Class of Inductees to the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame, announced the names of the high school athletes who were nominated by their respective schools for their outstanding contributions to sports programs and recognized as Aurora’s School Athletes of the Year 2016. Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT the comments of the presentation be received for information. CARRIED (b) Chris Schiafome and Cliff Davies, Aurora Lions Club Re: Aurora Lions Club Service Dog Training Program and Lions Dog Walk Event Mr. Davies, 1st Vice President of the Aurora Lions Club, presented information regarding service dog training operated by the Lions Foundation of Canada, and advised that a fundraising “Dog Walk” would be held on Saturday, September 17, 2016, at Sheppard’s Bush, with registration starting at 9 a.m. and the Walk starting at 10 a.m. Moved by Councillor Thom Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT the comments of the presentation be received for information. CARRIED 5. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS Councillor Gaertner announced that the Waste Diversion Act, 2002 has recently been replaced by the new Waste-Free Ontario Act, 2016, and encouraged everyone to review the document. Mayor Dawe announced that cooling centres are available in Town and further information may be found on the Town’s website. Mayor Dawe advised that the headlining bands for Aurora’s Ribfest being held on August 26-28, 2016, will be announced at the Concert in the Park on July 13, 2016. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Page 5 of 21 Mayor Dawe noted that the municipal by-law related to outdoor water use and even/odd watering restrictions is now in effect, and more information is available on the Town’s website. Mayor Dawe advised that the Town has contingency plans in place in the event of a postal service disruption, and residents may call the Access Aurora desk for information. Mayor Dawe announced that the Fall 2016 Parks and Recreation Guide is available and will be delivered to residents in The Banner newspaper, and noted that residents may create a new e-Play account for online registration in programs at www.aurora.ca/ePLAY. Mayor Dawe announced that the Town is now accepting applications for membership on the Youth Engagement Committee for the 2016/2017 season, and information is available at www.aurora.ca/youth. Mayor Dawe extended congratulations to the 2016 Town of Aurora Student Academic Achievement Award winners. Mayor Dawe noted that the Summer Shakespeare Tour of A Midsummer Night’s Dream will be held on July 15, 16, and 17, 2016, in Town Park. Mayor Dawe extended congratulations to Councillor Abel and his wife on their wedding anniversary. 6. DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, and 12 were identified as items for discussion, which were discussed in the following order: 7, 6, 9, 2, 3, and 12. 7. ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, and 16 were identified as items not requiring separate discussion. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Page 6 of 21 Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Pirri 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. Audit Committee Meeting Report of June 28, 2016 THAT the Audit Committee meeting report of June 28, 2016, be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be approved. 4. IES16-063 – 2015 Annual Solid Waste Program Performance Report THAT Report No. IES16-063 be received for information. 5. PRS16-035 – Award of Tender PRS 2016-23 Phase 1 Parks and Trails Signage Project THAT Report No. PRS16-035 be received; and THAT Tender PRS2016-23 Phase 1 Parks and Trails Signage Project, Capital Project No. 73134 be awarded to WSI Sign Systems Ltd. in the amount of $156,290.00 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. 8. PDS16-058 – Application for Exemption from Part Lot Control, Arista Homes (Aurora Trails) Inc., Lots 36, 37, 41 to 45, 80 to 83, 89, 92, 93, 100 to 102 and Blocks 217, 220, 221, 223, 226, 230 & 231 being 65R-36432, 65R-36433, 65R-36435, 65R-36436, 65R-36437 and 65R-36438, File Number: PLC-2016-05 THAT Report No. PDS16-058 be received; and THAT the Application for Exemption from Part Lot Control submitted by Arista Homes Inc. to divide Lots 36, 37, 41 to 45, 80 to 83, 89, 92, 93, 100 to 102 and Blocks 217, 220, 221, 223, 226, 230 & 231 on Plan 65M-4462 into 34 separate lots for semi-detached units and 32 separate lots for townhouse units be approved; and Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Page 7 of 21 THAT the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law be introduced and enacted at a future Council meeting. 10. PDS16-060 – Application for Draft Plan of Condominium, L. S. Consulting Inc., 29 George Street, Part of Lot 27, Plan 256, File Number: CDM-2016-02, Related File Numbers: OPA- 2013-02, ZBA-2013-05 and SP-2014-08 THAT Report No. PDS16-060 be received; and THAT the Draft Plan of Condominium File: CDM-2016-02 for a 12-unit apartment building be approved subject to conditions set out in Appendix “A” to this report; 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. 11. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2016 THAT the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting minutes of June 16, 2016, be received for information. 13. Memorandum from Director of Infrastructure & Environmental Services Re: By-law for Extension of Parking Restrictions – Report No. BBS16- 007 – Town Park Parking Update (dated May 17, 2016) THAT the memorandum regarding By-law for Extension of Parking Restrictions – Report No. BBS16-007 – Town Park Parking Update (dated May 17, 2016) be received for information. 14. Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2016 THAT the Trails and Active Transportation Committee meeting minutes of June 17, 2016, be received; and THAT the Trails and Active Transportation Committee recommend to Council: Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Page 8 of 21 New Business Motion No. 1 THAT the Town, when negotiating with Metrolinx, ensure that the principles as outlined in the Trails Master Plan are integrated into any consideration of rail upgrades in the Town of Aurora. 15. Memorandum from Mayor Dawe Re: Recipients of the 2016 Town of Aurora Student Academic Achievement Awards THAT the memorandum regarding Recipients of the 2016 Town of Aurora Student Academic Achievement Awards be received for information. 16. Memorandum from Mayor Dawe Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights – June 24, 2016 THAT the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights – June 24, 2016 be received for information. CARRIED 8. DELEGATIONS (a) Beverley Varcoe, Broker, Royal LePage, Aurora Re: Item 7 – PDS16-057 – Application for Site Plan Approval, Carpino Construction Inc., 15278 Yonge Street, Related File Numbers: OPA- 2015-04, ZBA-2015-10, File Number: SP-2015-08 Ms. Varcoe spoke in opposition to the Application and expressed concerns regarding the lack of affordable, accessible housing for seniors in Aurora. Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 7. CARRIED 9. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Page 9 of 21 2. IES16-061 – Award of Tender IES 2016-09 – Hot Mix Asphalt Repairs/ Restorations at Various Locations in the Town of Aurora Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Mrakas THAT Report No. IES16-061 be received; and THAT Tender IES2016-09 – Supply of all labour, material, and equipment necessary for hot mix asphalt repairs and hot mix asphalt trail construction in various locations in the Town of Aurora, for one (1) year ending December 31, 2016 (with the option to renew for an additional two (2) one-year periods), be awarded to Bond Paving & Construction Inc. at the unit prices tendered not to exceed $310,000, excluding taxes; and THAT Tender IES2016-09 be renewed for an additional two (2) one-year periods, pending an annual analysis and satisfactory performance review by the Director of Infrastructure & Environmental Services; 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. CARRIED 3. IES16-062 – Speed Cushion Pilot Project – Funding Request Moved by Councillor Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT Report No. IES16-062 be received; and THAT staff be directed to establish Capital Project No. 31154 with the maximum budget of $100,000.00 for the construction of speed cushions on Kennedy Street West (Murray Drive to McGee Crescent/Corner Ridge Road), McMaster Avenue (Hollidge Boulevard to Hollandview Trail), and Mavrinac Boulevard (Borealis Avenue to Spring Farm Road), to be funded from the Roads & Related Development Charges Reserve Fund. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Page 10 of 21 6. PRS16-036 – Mavrinac Park Public Meeting Results and Revised Conceptual Design On a motion of Councillor Pirri seconded by Councillor Kim, Council consented to consider Item 6 following consideration of Item 7. Main motion Moved by Councillor Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT Report No. PRS16-036 be received; and THAT the Final Concept Plan for the Neighbourhood Park proposed on Block 208 on Mavrinac Avenue (the Mavrinac Lands) be approved; and THAT a project base budget of $1,079,000.00 plus contract administration and contingency be approved; and THAT Council provide direction to staff on including two (2) optional items in the project: (1) a Washroom Facility estimated at $275,000,00; and (2) a Fitness Trail with Components estimated at $85,000.00; and THAT staff be directed to issue a public tender for construction of the Park; and THAT staff report back to Council with the results of the public tender and recommendations on proceeding with construction of the Park. Amendment No. 1 Moved by Councillor Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT the main motion be amended by removing the fourth clause. Amendment No. 2 Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT Amendment No. 1 be amended by separating the two options of the fourth clause for voting purposes. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Page 11 of 21 Amendment No. 1 as amended Moved by Councillor Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT option (1) of the fourth clause, respecting a Washroom Facility estimated at $275,000.00, be removed. CARRIED THAT option (2) of the fourth clause, respecting a Fitness Trail with Components estimated at $85,000.00, be removed. CARRIED Amendment No. 3 Moved by Councillor Kim Seconded by Councillor Mrakas THAT the main motion be amended by adding the following clause: THAT a third tennis court be added to the Final Concept Plan for the Neighbourhood Park proposed on Block 208 on Mavrinac Avenue. DEFEATED Amendment No. 4 Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT the main motion be amended by adding the following clause: THAT the pickle ball court be removed from the Final Concept Plan for the Neighbourhood Park proposed on Block 208 on Mavrinac Avenue. DEFEATED Main motion as amended Moved by Councillor Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT Report No. PRS16-036 be received; and Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Page 12 of 21 THAT the Final Concept Plan for the Neighbourhood Park proposed on Block 208 on Mavrinac Avenue (the Mavrinac Lands) be approved; and THAT a project base budget of $1,079,000.00 plus contract administration and contingency be approved; and THAT staff be directed to issue a public tender for construction of the Park; and THAT staff report back to Council with the results of the public tender and recommendations on proceeding with construction of the Park. On a recorded vote the main motion CARRIED AS AMENDED YEAS: 7 NAYS: 2 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Humfryes, Kim, Mrakas, Thom, and Thompson VOTING NAYS: Councillor Pirri and Mayor Dawe 7. PDS16-057 – Application for Site Plan Approval, Carpino Construction Inc., 15278 Yonge Street, Related File Numbers: OPA-2015- 04, ZBA-2015-10, File Number: SP-2015-08 On a motion of Councillor Pirri seconded by Councillor Kim, Council consented to consider Item 7 prior to consideration of Item 2. Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Mrakas THAT Report No. PDS16-057 be received; and THAT implementing Zoning By-law No. 5873-16 be enacted; and THAT Site Plan Application File No. SP-2015-08 (Carpino Construction Inc.) to permit the development of the subject lands for 126 stacked, back-to-back townhouse dwelling units on the subject lands be approved; and THAT a total of 126 units (215 persons equivalent) of water and sewage capacity be allocated to the subject lands; and Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Page 13 of 21 THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the Site Plan Agreement, including any and all documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to same. On a recorded vote the first, second, fourth, and fifth clauses of the motion CARRIED YEAS: 8 NAYS: 1 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Humfryes, Kim, Mrakas, Pirri, Thom, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe VOTING NAYS: Councillor Gaertner On a recorded vote the third clause of the motion CARRIED YEAS: 7 NAYS: 2 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Humfryes, Kim, Mrakas, Pirri, Thom, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe VOTING NAYS: Councillors Abel and Gaertner 9. PDS16-059 – Application for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning, By- law Amendment, RCG Aurora North Limited Partnership, 800 St. John’s Sideroad, Part of Lot 26, Concession 2, File Numbers: OPA-2012-02 and ZBA-2012-09 On a motion of Councillor Thompson seconded by Councillor Abel, Council consented to consider Item 9 following consideration of Item 6. Main motion Moved by Councillor Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT Report No. PDS16-059 be received; and THAT Application to Amend the Official Plan File Number OPA-2012-02 (RCG Aurora North Limited Partnership), to re-designate the land use to allow Community Commercial uses on the subject lands be approved; and Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Page 14 of 21 THAT Application to Amend the Zoning By-law File Number ZBA-2012-09 (RCG Aurora North Limited Partnership), to allow Shopping Centre Commercial uses on the subject lands be approved; and THAT the implementing Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments be presented at a future Council Meeting. Motion to refer Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT Item 9, PDS16-059 – Application for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning, By-law Amendment, RCG Aurora North Limited Partnership, 800 St. John’s Sideroad, Part of Lot 26, Concession 2, File Numbers: OPA- 2012-02 and ZBA-2012-09, be referred to a General Committee meeting. DEFEATED On a recorded vote the main motion CARRIED YEAS: 9 NAYS: 0 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Humfryes, Kim, Mrakas, Pirri, Thom, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe VOTING NAYS: None 12. CFS16-022 – 2017 Budget Preparation Directions Main motion Moved by Councillor Kim Seconded by Councillor Thompson 1) THAT Report No. CFS16-022 be received; and 2) THAT the overall Aurora net tax increase for the Base Operating budget be limited to the reported July to June 2016 Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Toronto Area; and 3) THAT all fees, rates and charges be indexed by the same CPI reported value unless precluded by legislation, and new revenue sources identified where possible; and Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Page 15 of 21 4) THAT within the Base Operating Budget, staff will develop a strategy to address current budget underfunding in identified areas such as utilities, and certain program revenue line items as reviewed with Finance Advisory Committee; and 5) THAT for strategic priorities separately identified by Council, a further increase be levied for such new funding; and 6) THAT after accommodation of the budget underfunding, the Library Board, the Cultural Centre Board, and the Historical Society will each receive a designated budget funding amount for their respective budget development work; and 7) THAT a “current plus three year forecast” operating budget be prepared, and include a staffing needs analysis and forecast for the same period; and 8) THAT the phase-In budget strategy currently approved for Fire Services expansion be funded from within the inflationary and growth components of the Base Operating Budget, as applicable, with any excess planned increase being a separate component of the overall tax increase; and 9) THAT in addition to the base budget increase for inflation, a 1% dedicated Fiscal Strategy tax levy increase be imposed to fund additional contributions to Infrastructure Reserves in accordance with the long range fiscal strategies adopted in the recent Ten Year Capital and Asset Management Plan, and any other fiscal strategy items. Motion to refer Moved by Councillor Kim Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT the sixth clause of the main motion, “THAT after accommodation of the budget underfunding, the Library Board, the Cultural Centre Board, and the Historical Society will each receive a designated budget funding amount for their respective budget development work”, be referred to the Finance Advisory Committee. CARRIED Main motion as amended Moved by Councillor Kim Seconded by Councillor Thompson Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Page 16 of 21 1) THAT Report No. CFS16-022 be received; and 2) THAT the overall Aurora net tax increase for the Base Operating budget be limited to the reported July to June 2016 Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Toronto Area; and 3) THAT all fees, rates and charges be indexed by the same CPI reported value unless precluded by legislation, and new revenue sources identified where possible; and 4) THAT within the Base Operating Budget, staff will develop a strategy to address current budget underfunding in identified areas such as utilities, and certain program revenue line items as reviewed with Finance Advisory Committee; and 5) THAT for strategic priorities separately identified by Council, a further increase be levied for such new funding; and 6) THAT a “current plus three year forecast” operating budget be prepared, and include a staffing needs analysis and forecast for the same period; and 7) THAT the phase-In budget strategy currently approved for Fire Services expansion be funded from within the inflationary and growth components of the Base Operating Budget, as applicable, with any excess planned increase being a separate component of the overall tax increase; and 8) THAT in addition to the base budget increase for inflation, a 1% dedicated Fiscal Strategy tax levy increase be imposed to fund additional contributions to Infrastructure Reserves in accordance with the long range fiscal strategies adopted in the recent Ten Year Capital and Asset Management Plan, and any other fiscal strategy items. CARRIED AS AMENDED 10. NOTICES OF MOTION/MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN (i) Notices of Motion None (ii) Motions for Which Notice Has Been Given Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Page 17 of 21 (a) Councillor Humfryes Re: Ontario Autism Program Changes Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Thom WHEREAS Autism Spectrum Disorder is now recognized as the most common neurological disorder affecting 1 in every 94 children, as well as their friends, family and community; and WHEREAS Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is the scientific process based on objective evaluation and empirically based interventions used to achieve meaningful, generalizable and enduring behavioural change, and Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) is an application of the principles of ABA in an intensive setting used to affect behaviour change and improvement; and WHEREAS the current waiting list of children for IBI is over 2,000 and more than 13,000 children await ABA; and WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has announced it intends to discontinue IBI services to children over the age of four and provide a one-time payment to assist with services, thereby abandoning thousands who have been wait-listed for years; and WHEREAS there are two service models for affected children to be treated, the Direct Service Offering (DSO) where children receive services directly from trained staff at Ontario's nine regional service providers, and the Direct Funding Offering (DFO) where parents receive funding directly in order to purchase services; and WHEREAS the DFO model to provide services is used in Alberta, British Columbia and imminently Saskatchewan. Such a model is clinically rigorous and has been identified by the Auditor General of Ontario as being less expensive than Ontario's DSO model; NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT a letter be sent to the Honourable Michael Coteau, Minister of Children and Youth Services; Alexander Bezzina, Deputy Minister of Children and Youth Services; the Honourable Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long- Term Care; and the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario, requesting the Province to: Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Page 18 of 21 1. Amend its policy to one that will allow all children on the current waiting list to receive the IBI services promised them; and 2. Remove the age limit for IBI therapy and replace it with a program that provides ongoing IBI services based on need and individual development, not age; and 3. Ensure oversight by professionals and parents based on 'development progress' criteria and milestones; and 4. Adopt a DFO model in lieu of the current DSO model; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Chris Ballard, MPP for Newmarket-Aurora and all York Region Municipalities. Motion to defer Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Thom THAT Motion (a) Councillor Humfryes, Re: Ontario Autism Program Changes, be deferred to a Council meeting in September 2016. CARRIED 11. REGIONAL REPORT York Regional Council Highlights – June 24, 2016 Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT the Regional Report of June 24, 2016, be received for information. CARRIED 12. NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION Councillor Gaertner inquired about Item 14, Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2016, New Business Motion No. 1 respecting the Trails Master Plan and negotiations with Metrolinx, and the Mayor responded. Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Page 19 of 21 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: 5868-16 BEING A BY-LAW to declare as surplus and sell municipal lands (12 Industrial Parkway South). 5871-16 BEING A BY-LAW to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 10. 5872-16 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Zoning By-law Number 2213-78, as amended (2283986 Ontario Limited). 5873-16 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Zoning By-law Number 2213-78, as amended (Carpino Construction Inc.). 5878-16 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Zoning By-law Number 2213-78, as amended (Millwell Properties Inc.). 5879-16 BEING A BY-LAW to declare as surplus and sell municipal lands (9 and 10 Scanlon Court). 5882-16 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Parking and Traffic Control By-law Number 4574-04.T, as amended, with respect to Restricted Parking Maximum Periods on various highways in the Town of Aurora. 5885-16 BEING A BY-LAW to appoint a Deputy Clerk and to delegate certain authority to the Deputy Clerk on behalf of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora. 5886-16 BEING A BY-LAW to appoint a Deputy Clerk and to delegate certain authority to the Deputy Clerk on behalf of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Kim THAT the following by-law be given first, second, and third readings and enacted: Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Page 20 of 21 5884-16 BEING A BY-LAW to appoint a Clerk and to delegate certain authority to the Clerk on behalf of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora. On a recorded vote the motion CARRIED YEAS: 9 NAYS: 0 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Humfryes, Kim, Mrakas, Pirri, Thom, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe VOTING NAYS: None 14. CLOSED SESSION Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT Council resolve into Closed Session to consider the following matter: 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: Potential Purchase of Lands – Yonge Street CARRIED Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Thom THAT Council reconvene into open session and rise and report from Closed Session. CARRIED 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: Potential Purchase of Lands – Yonge Street Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Thom THAT the confidential direction to staff, in respect to the Potential Purchase of Lands – Yonge Street, be confirmed. CARRIED Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Page 21 of 21 13. READING OF BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT the following confirming by-law be given first, second, and third readings and enacted: 5880-16 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from Council Meeting on July 12, 2016. CARRIED 15. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Kim THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:45 p.m. CARRIED _________________________________ _________________________________ GEOFFREY DAWE, MAYOR LISA LYONS, TOWN CLERK THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 12, 2016, RECEIVED FINAL APPROVAL BY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 9, 2016.