MINUTES - Council - 20160614
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, June 14, 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, Slav Szlapczynski, Associate Solicitor, Lisa Lyons,
Town Clerk (Acting), Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Secretary
Mayor Dawe called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. following Open Forum.
Mayor Dawe relinquished the Chair to Deputy Mayor Abel at 9:28 p.m., during
consideration of Motion for Which Notice Has Been Given (b), Re: Proposed Changes
to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2016, and resumed the Chair at
9:37 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.
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2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Thom
THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services, with the following
addition, be approved:
By-law Number 5870-16 BEING A BY-LAW to appoint Municipal By-law
Enforcement Officers and Property Standards Officers for The Corporation of the
Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
Council Meeting Minutes of May 24, 2016
Special Council – Public Planning Meeting Minutes of May 25, 2016
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Thom
THAT the minutes of the Council meeting of May 24, 2016, and the Special
Council – Public Planning meeting of May 25, 2016, be adopted as printed and
circulated.
CARRIED
4. PRESENTATIONS
(a) Superintendent Mark Brown #241 and Inspector Paulo DaSilva #916,
York Regional Police
Re: Traffic Issues in York Region
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 presentation additional time as required.
Superintendent Brown and Inspector DaSilva presented an overview relating to
road safety, traffic enforcement, and community partners in York Region,
including the Road Watch and online traffic reporting process, traffic collision and
charges statistics, and traffic management strategy priorities.
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Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
THAT the comments of the presentation be received for information.
CARRIED
(b) Gerry Miller, Aurora Sports Hall of Fame
Re: Aurora Sports Hall of Fame Announcement of 2016 Inductees
Mr. Miller, legal counsel to Sport Aurora and the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame,
member of the Induction Committee and representing Chair Michael Roy,
announced the names of those to be inducted as the Class of 2016 into the
Aurora Sports Hall of Fame: Sheldon Galbraith, Coach; Mike Kitchen, Coach;
Michael Murphy, Athlete/Coach/Builder; and Karen Stemmle, Athlete.
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
THAT the comments of the presentation be received for information.
CARRIED
(c) Natasha Dawood, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC)
Re: Delivering the 2016 Assessment
Ms. Dawood, Account Manager, presented an overview of the 2016 property
assessment update, including data collection and preparation, transparency and
shared understanding, advanced disclosure, changes to the assessment notice,
Requests for Reconsideration, online access and contact information, municipal
and stakeholder outreach and engagement, and market trends.
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT the comments of the presentation be received for information.
CARRIED
5. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Pirri extended congratulations to MPP Chris Ballard on his new roles as the
Minister of Housing and Minister Responsible for the Poverty Reduction Strategy.
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Councillor Kim noted that e-play online registration is available for Parks & Recreation
programs.
Councillor Kim noted that a short tutorial regarding property taxes and two videos
relating to the Town Budget are available on the Town’s website.
Councillor Abel extended congratulations to Artistica Ballroom Dance Studio on their
grand opening on June 10, 2016.
Councillor Abel extended a reminder about the Aurora Music Festival to be held on
Saturday, June 25, 2016, at Highland Park from noon to 9 p.m. He noted that the
event would feature local musicians and focus on youth, in partnership with Magna
Hoedown Showdown, and raise funds for Belinda’s Place, CHATS, and Say My Name
Canada.
Councillor Gaertner noted that June is Pride Month and expressed her support and
best wishes.
Mayor Dawe extended congratulations to Central York Fire Services for raising $3,000
for Muscular Dystrophy Canada during the past year, and noted that almost $1.2
million was raised by 265 Fire Departments across Ontario.
Mayor Dawe announced that a public meeting and presentation will be held on
Wednesday, June 22, 2016, regarding the Town’s mandatory Sewage Inspection
Program, which would be relevant to residents with a septic system.
Mayor Dawe noted that a new Private Tree Protection By-law is in effect and he
encouraged resident to access the update at www.aurora.ca/trees.
Mayor Dawe announced that partial, temporary trail closures would be in effect in the
Sheppard’s Bush conservation area during July and August 2016, Monday to Friday,
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and any questions may be directed to Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority (LSRCA) at 905-895-1281.
Mayor Dawe noted that a blood donor clinic will be held at the Aurora Legion, 105
Industrial Parkway North, from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2016, and
that appointments may be booked online at www.blood.ca.
Mayor Dawe extended a reminder that June is Recreation & Parks Month and activity
Passports may be picked up at Town facilities.
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Mayor Dawe advised that Canada Day celebrations would begin with Dance in the
Park on Thursday, June 30, 2016, and continue with the Canada Day Parade on
Friday, July 1, 2016, and noted that details regarding all of the activities may be found
at www.aurora.ca/canadaday.
Mayor Dawe announced that Aurora was ranked 19th out of 219 cities and named as
one of the Top 25 places to live in Canada in 2016 by MoneySense Magazine.
Councillor Mrakas acknowledged the recent massacre in Orlando, Florida. A moment
of silence was observed in honour of the victims and their families.
6. DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Item 1 (sub-items 7, 8, 11, 13, and 19) were identified as items for discussion.
7. ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1 (with the exception of sub-items 7, 8, 11, 13, and 19), 2 and 3 were identified
as items 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 June 7, 2016
THAT the General Committee meeting report of June 7, 2016, be received and
the following recommendations carried by the Committee be approved:
(1) CFS16-018 – 2015 Year End Development Charges Statement
THAT Report No. CFS16-018 be received for information.
(2) CFS16-020 – 2015 Year End Investment Report
THAT Report No. CFS16-020 be received for information.
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(3) IES16-053 – Award of Contract for Consulting Services – Design
for the Reconstruction of Kennedy Street, Temperance
Street, Ransom Street and Ransom Court, RFP IES
2016-15
THAT Report No. IES16-053 be received; and
THAT the Contract for the provision of consulting services for the design
of the reconstruction of Kennedy Street, Temperance Street, Ransom
Street and Ransom Court, RFP IES 2016-15 for Capital Project Nos.
31109 and 31114, be awarded to Chisholm, Fleming and Associates for
$123,790, 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.
(4) IES16-054 – Award of Tender IES 2016-29 – For the Tannery Creek
Drainage Channel Rehabilitation from Henderson Drive
to Glass Drive
THAT Report No. IES16-054 be received; and
THAT Tender IES 2016-29, Capital Project No. 42052 for the Tannery
Creek Drainage Channel Rehabilitation from Henderson Drive to Glass
Drive be awarded to TBG Environmental Inc. in the amount of
$837,308.79 excluding taxes; and
THAT additional funding in the amount of $223,949.96 be provided for
Capital Project No. 42052, Tannery Creek Channel Rehabilitation from
Henderson Drive to Glass Drive from the Storm Sewer Reserve; 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) IES16-055 – Request for Crossing Guards at Various Locations in
the Town of Aurora
THAT Report No. IES16-055 be received; and
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THAT School Crossing Guards be provided during the morning and
afternoon peak periods at the following locations starting September
2016:
Mavrinac Boulevard at Cosford Street - Rick Hansen Public School
Tecumseh Drive at Kitimat Crescent (north leg) – Aurora Heights
Public School
Conover Avenue (south leg) at River Ridge Boulevard – Hartman
Public School; and
THAT necessary pavement markings, school crossing ahead, and
school crossing signs be installed as required; and
THAT a letter be sent to the Town Contractor informing them of the
addition of the new crossing guard locations; and
THAT the 2016 Crossing Guard budget be increased by $17,200 to a
revised amount of $157,200 for the Crossing Guards operating account
for contracts (03480-5059) to be funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization
Reserve; and
THAT the 2017 Operating Budget for the Crossing Guard Contract
Services be increased by an additional $25,800 for an overall increase of
$43,000 to accommodate the increase to service levels; and
THAT a letter be sent to the respective school with Council’s adopted
resolution.
(6) IES16-056 – Award of Tender IES 2016-42 – New Sidewalk
Construction on Industrial Parkway North
THAT Report No. IES16-056 be received; and
THAT Tender IES 2016-42 for Capital Project No. 34627 for New
Sidewalk Construction on Industrial Parkway North be awarded to
Pencon Construction of Canada Corp. in the amount of $323,017.00
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.
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(9) PDS16-039 – Application for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning
By-law Amendment, 2283986 Ontario Limited, 15255
Leslie Street and 1540 Wellington Street East, File
Numbers: OPA-2015-06 and ZBA-2015-17
THAT Report No. PDS16-039 be received; and
THAT Application to Amend the Official Plan File No. OPA-2015-06
(2283986 Ontario Limited), to amend the Business Park designation to a
site specific policies area to allow automobile service station and retail
sales and service commercial uses on the subject lands be approved;
and
THAT Application to Amend the Zoning By-law File No. ZBA-2015-17
(2283986 Ontario Limited), to allow a wider range of service commercial
uses as a permitted use on the subject lands be approved; and
THAT the implementing Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law
Amendment be presented at a future Council Meeting.
(10) PDS16-040 – Request for Street Name Approval, 2457920 Ontario
Inc. (formerly Pandolfo), File Number: SUB-2003-02
THAT Report No. PDS16-040 be received; and
THAT the following street name be approved for the proposed road
within the approved Draft Plan of Subdivision, File SUB-2003-02:
STREET “A” GLENSTEEPLE TRAIL
(12) PDS16-046 – Release of Draft Provincial Planning Policy
Amendments
THAT Report No. PDS16-046 be received for information.
(14) PRS16-029 – Tree Permit Application for 11 Hawthorn Lane
THAT Report No. PRS16-029 be received; and
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THAT the Application for the removal of trees at 11 Hawthorn Lane 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, including any and all documents and
ancillary agreements required to give effect to same, to ensure
compliance with the specific terms and conditions associated with the
issuance of the Tree Permit for 11 Hawthorn Lane.
(15) PRS16-031 – Aurora’s Multicultural Festival
THAT Report No. PRS16-031 be received; and
THAT additional funding in the amount of $4,400.00 be provided for the
Multicultural Festival, to be allocated to the Special Events Contract
Account #1-4-07501-5059.
(16) Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes of May 10, 2016
THAT the Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee meeting
minutes of May 10, 2016, be received for information.
(17) Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of
May 12, 2016
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting minutes
of May 12, 2016, be received for information.
(18) PRS16- 025 – Award of Tender PRS2016-22 for the Construction of the
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Park Accessible Playground
THAT Report No. PRS16-025 be received; and
THAT Tender PRS2016-22 for the Construction of Capital Project No.
73252 the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Park Accessible Playground and
Park improvements in the amount of $359,743.14 be awarded to Forest
Ridge Landscaping Inc.; and
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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.
(20) Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes of May
20, 2016
THAT the Trails and Active Transportation Committee meeting minutes
of May 20, 2016, be received; and
THAT the Trails and Active Transportation Committee recommend to
Council:
2. Extract from Council Meeting of April 26, 2016
Re: Special Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes of March 31, 2016; Re: Item 2 – Parks and
Recreation Master Plan Implementation Schedule
THAT staff be directed to review the service levels, costs, and
feasibility related to winter maintenance and year-round accessibility
of the Town’s trail system; and
THAT the Town investigate leadership opportunities in trail
accessibility, such as the Ontario government’s Trail Mobile.
New Business Motion No. 1
THAT staff be directed to investigate the possibility of including a
Cousins Drive underpass in the Metrolinx rail expansion project;
and
THAT the balance of the grade-separated crossings along the
Metrolinx line in Aurora be endorsed by Council.
New Business Motion No. 2
THAT the Trails and Active Transportation Committee organize a
“Bike Aurora Day” and a bike clinic to promote bike riding, safety,
and etiquette.
(21) Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee and Parks and Recreation
Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 31, 2016
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THAT the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee and Parks and
Recreation Advisory Committee meeting minutes of May 31, 2016, be
received for information.
(22) Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2016
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of June 1,
2016, be received; and feasibility
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
New Business Motion No. 1
THAT staff be directed to investigate and report back to the
Committee regarding the feasibility and options for providing
enhanced access to the Town’s trails system.
General Committee New Business Motion No. 1
THAT a formal invitation be extended to His Royal Highness Prince Harry,
or appropriate Royal representative, for the opening of the Queen’s
Diamond Jubilee Park in the fall of 2017.
2. LLS16-017 – General Committee Closed Session Report of June 7,
2016
THAT Report No. LLS16-017 be received; and
THAT the following recommendation from the General Committee
Closed Session meeting of June 7, 2016, be adopted:
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: Scanlon Court
THAT the confidential recommendations of the General Committee
Closed Session meeting of June 7, 2016, regarding Scanlon Court
be adopted.
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3. Memorandum from Mayor Dawe
Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Highlights, May
27, 2016 – Meeting of the Board
THAT the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority Highlights, May 27, 2016 – Meeting of the Board, be received
for information.
CARRIED
8. DELEGATIONS
None
9. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1. General Committee Meeting Report of June 7, 2016
(7) IES16-057 – Request for Approval of Capital Projects 24010 and 72201
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT Report No. IES16-057 be received; and
THAT Report No. IES16-057 satisfy Council’s conditional budget approval for
Capital Project No. 24010 – Building Department Counter Enhancements in
the amount of $175,000, excluding taxes; and
THAT Report No. IES16-057 satisfy Council’s conditional budget approval for
Capital Project No. 72201 – Work Station Refresh, Carpeting and Painting in
the amount of $90,000, excluding taxes; and
THAT staff be authorized to proceed with Capital Project No. 24010 –
Building Department Counter Enhancements and Capital Project No. 72201 –
Work Station Refresh, Carpeting and Painting.
CARRIED
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1. General Committee Meeting Report of June 7, 2016
(8) PDS16-037 – Application for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-
law Amendment, Carpino Construction Inc., 15278 Yonge
Street, File Numbers: OPA-2015-04, ZBA-2015-10, Related
File: SP-2015-08
On a motion of Councillor Pirri seconded by Councillor Humfryes, Council consented to
consider Item 1(8) prior to consideration of Item 1(7).
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT Report No. PDS16-037 be received; and
THAT Application to Amend the Official Plan File No. OPA-2015-04 (Carpino
Construction Inc.), to re-designate the land use to allow stacked, back-to-back
townhouse dwelling units on the subject lands be approved; and
THAT Application to Amend the Zoning By-law File No. ZBA-2015-10
(Carpino Construction Inc.), to allow 126 stacked, back-to-back townhouse
dwelling units as a permitted use on the subject lands be approved; and
THAT the implementing Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments be
presented at a future Council Meeting.
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
1. General Committee Meeting Report of June 7, 2016
(11) PDS16-043 – Application for Zoning By-law Amendment, Vello Holdings
Inc., 330 McClellan Way, Block 32, Registered Plan 65M-
2802, File Number: ZBA-2016-01
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT Report No. PDS16-043 be received; and
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THAT Application to Amend the Zoning By-law File No. ZBA-2016-01 (Vello
Holdings Ltd.), to add additional permitted uses on the subject lands be
approved; and
THAT the implementing Zoning By-law Amendment be presented at a future
Council Meeting.
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
1. General Committee Meeting Report of June 7, 2016
(13) PRS16-023 – Wildlife Park Project Design and Contract Administration
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
THAT Report No. PRS16-023 be received; and
THAT Request For Proposal PRS2016-21 for the Investigation, Analysis,
Design and Tender process for the Construction of a Wildlife Park be
awarded to Cole Engineering Group Ltd. in the amount of $199,206.98,
excluding taxes; and
THAT Request for Proposal PRS2016-21 for the Project Administration &
Reporting associated with all future phases of actual construction of the
Wildlife Park be committed to Cole Engineering Group Ltd. in the amount of
$238,152.80, excluding taxes, subject to Capital Budget approval of each
future phase of construction of the Wildlife Park; and
THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement
between the Town of Aurora and Cole Engineering Group Ltd., for the Design
and Contract Administration of the Wildlife Park, including any and all
documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to same.
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Amendment
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Abel
THAT the main motion be amended by adding the following clause:
THAT the Analysis, Design and Tender process for the Construction of a
Wildlife Park be reported back to Council prior to seeking the approval of
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority.
WITHDRAWN
On a recorded vote the main motion
CARRIED
YEAS: 8 NAYS: 1
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Humfryes, Kim, Mrakas,
Pirri, Thom, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe
VOTING NAYS: Councillor Gaertner
1. General Committee Meeting Report of June 7, 2016
(19) Memorandum from Director of Parks & Recreation Services
Re: Aurora Music Festival
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Abel
THAT the memorandum regarding Aurora Music Festival be received for
information.
Amendment
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Abel
THAT the main motion be amended by adding the following clause:
THAT the Town of Aurora support the Aurora Music Festival through
services-in-kind in the amount of $695.00 to be sourced from the Council
Contingency account.
CARRIED
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Main motion as amended
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Abel
THAT the memorandum regarding Aurora Music Festival be received; and
THAT the Town of Aurora support the Aurora Music Festival through
services-in-kind in the amount of $695.00 to be sourced from the Council
Contingency account.
On a recorded vote the main motion
CARRIED AS AMENDED
YEAS: 9 NAYS: 0
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Humfryes,
Kim, Mrakas, Pirri, Thom, Thompson, and
Mayor Dawe
VOTING NAYS: None
10. NOTICES OF MOTION/MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
(i) Notices of Motion
None
(ii) Motions for Which Notice Has Been Given
(a) Councillor Abel
Re: Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Board of
Directors
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) represents
444 municipalities across Ontario working together to achieve shared goals
and meet common challenges; and
WHEREAS AMO’s mandate is to support and enhance strong and effective
municipal government in Ontario; and
WHEREAS nominations to the 2016-2018 AMO Board of Directors are now
open; and
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WHEREAS it would be Councillor John Abel’s privilege to serve on the
2016-2018 AMO Board of Directors;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT Council of the
Town of Aurora endorse Councillor John Abel’s nomination to the AMO
Board of Directors for the office of Director Regional and Single Tier
Caucus; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Town of Aurora assumes all costs
associated with Councillor John Abel serving on the AMO’s Board of
Directors to a maximum of $4,000.
CARRIED
(b) Mayor Dawe
Re: Proposed Changes to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden
Horseshoe, 2016
Moved by Mayor Dawe
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
WHEREAS the Province is proposing amendments to the Growth Plan
to increase the intensification targets for built-up areas from a minimum
of 40 to at least 60 percent of annual residential development and
increasing density targets for designated greenfield areas from 50 to at
least 80 people and jobs per hectare; and
WHEREAS the Town will continue to experience redevelopment
pressures within its existing built boundary; and
WHEREAS appropriate infill development and other forms of
intensification are objectives of the Provincial Growth Plan and Policy
Statement, the York Regional Official Plan and the Town’s Official Plan;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT as part of the
upcoming five-year Official Plan Review, Planning staff ensure that the
appropriate intensification policies are incorporated into the Official Plan
to accommodate for projected residential growth while ensuring
compatibility of future infill redevelopment proposals.
CARRIED
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(c) Councillor Mrakas
Re: Cultural Heritage Landscapes Inventory
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
WHEREAS some types of cultural heritage landscapes have been
conserved for years in various municipalities through designation of
heritage conservation districts under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act;
and
WHEREAS the Provincial Policy Statement defines cultural heritage
landscape as “...a defined geographical area of heritage significance
which has been modified by human activity and is identified as being
cultural heritage value or interest by a community, including an
aboriginal community…Such an area is valued by a community, and is of
significance to the understanding of the history of a people or place”; and
WHEREAS the Provincial Policy Statement states (S. 2.6.1) “Significant
built heritage resources and significant cultural heritage landscapes shall
be conserved.”; and
WHEREAS the Town of Aurora Inventory of Heritage Buildings and
Register does not include criteria, policy or evaluations for cultural
heritage landscapes; and
WHEREAS by identifying and assessing cultural heritage landscapes
which are valued for the role they play in defining and illustrating the
history of the Town, there is an opportunity to encourage good
stewardship of the identified land, sites, and structures to ensure the
unique character of our community is preserved; and
WHEREAS the Town is currently reviewing the Official Plan and there is
an opportunity to include the development of a cultural heritage
landscapes inventory/policies in the Town’s new Official Plan;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the Town of
Aurora develop the program, policy and/or criteria for identifying and
evaluating Cultural Heritage Landscapes (CHL) and the subsequent
creation of a Cultural Heritage Landscapes Inventory; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the CHL assessment and inventory
be incorporated into the Official Plan review; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the CHL Inventory be referred to
the Heritage Advisory Committee (HAC) for consideration at the next
HAC meeting; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff report back to Council with the
program, policy and/or criteria for identifying and evaluating Cultural
Heritage Landscapes (CHL) and the inventory of landscapes identified at
the August 9, 2016 Council meeting for approval; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Aurora Town Council rename the
“Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value” as the “Aurora
Register of Properties and Landscapes of Cultural and Heritage Value or
Interest” and add the Cultural Heritage Landscapes Inventory to the
newly renamed Register.
Amendment
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
THAT the fourth operative clause of the main motion be amended by
replacing the words “August 9, 2016 Council meeting for approval” with
the words “September 12, 2016 Heritage Advisory Committee for
approval at the General Committee meeting of September 20, 2016”.
CARRIED
Main motion as amended
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
WHEREAS some types of cultural heritage landscapes have been
conserved for years in various municipalities through designation of
heritage conservation districts under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act;
and
WHEREAS the Provincial Policy Statement defines cultural heritage
landscape as “...a defined geographical area of heritage significance
which has been modified by human activity and is identified as being
cultural heritage value or interest by a community, including an
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aboriginal community…Such an area is valued by a community, and is of
significance to the understanding of the history of a people or place”; and
WHEREAS the Provincial Policy Statement states (S. 2.6.1) “Significant
built heritage resources and significant cultural heritage landscapes shall
be conserved.”; and
WHEREAS the Town of Aurora Inventory of Heritage Buildings and
Register does not include criteria, policy or evaluations for cultural
heritage landscapes; and
WHEREAS by identifying and assessing cultural heritage landscapes
which are valued for the role they play in defining and illustrating the
history of the Town, there is an opportunity to encourage good
stewardship of the identified land, sites, and structures to ensure the
unique character of our community is preserved; and
WHEREAS the Town is currently reviewing the Official Plan and there is
an opportunity to include the development of a cultural heritage
landscapes inventory/policies in the Town’s new Official Plan;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the Town of
Aurora develop the program, policy and/or criteria for identifying and
evaluating Cultural Heritage Landscapes (CHL) and the subsequent
creation of a Cultural Heritage Landscapes Inventory; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the CHL assessment and inventory
be incorporated into the Official Plan review; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the CHL Inventory be referred to
the Heritage Advisory Committee (HAC) for consideration at the next
HAC meeting; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff report back to Council with the
program, policy and/or criteria for identifying and evaluating Cultural
Heritage Landscapes (CHL) and the inventory of landscapes identified at
the September 12, 2016 Heritage Advisory Committee meeting for
approval at the General Committee meeting of September 20, 2016;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Aurora Town Council rename the
“Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value” as the “Aurora
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Register of Properties and Landscapes of Cultural and Heritage Value or
Interest” and add the Cultural Heritage Landscapes Inventory to the
newly renamed Register.
On a recorded vote the main motion
CARRIED AS AMENDED
YEAS: 8 NAYS: 1
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Humfryes,
Kim, Mrakas, Thom, Thompson, and
Mayor Dawe
VOTING NAYS: Councillor Pirri
11. REGIONAL REPORT
York Regional Council Highlights – May 19, 2016
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Kim
THAT the Regional Report of May 19, 2016, be received for information.
CARRIED
12. NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION
Councillor Humfryes inquired about the schedule for the implementation of traffic
calming measures on Kennedy Street West, and staff provided an update.
Councillor Abel inquired about the schedule for construction of the sidewalk link from
Vandorf Sideroad to Yonge Street on Industrial Parkway South. Staff indicated that
information would be provided to Council through the CAO’s office.
Councillor Thompson inquired about the shortened route for the Canada Day Parade,
and staff provided a response. Councillor Thompson suggested that communications
to residents be improved.
Councillor Gaertner expressed concern regarding a garage sale sign that had been
nailed into a tree, and noted that she discussed this matter with By-law Services staff.
Councillor Mrakas inquired about the schedule for installation of new signs for the
parking restrictions around Town Park, and staff provided an update.
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Councillor Mrakas noted that the Community Recognition Awards ceremony was held
on May 30, 2016, and expressed appreciation to the Committee and Council for their
efforts toward a successful event.
Councillor Humfryes inquired about the Town’s inoperative electronic sign at the corner
of Yonge Street and Aurora Heights Drive, and staff provided an update.
13. READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT the following by-laws be given first, second, and third readings and enacted:
5855-16 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Zoning By-law Number 2213-78, as
amended (Cai, Gong & Gong – 15342 Yonge Street).
5862-16 BEING A BY-LAW to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 9.
5866-16 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Zoning By-law Number 2213-78, as
amended (Vello Holdings Limited – 330 McClellan Way).
5870-16
BEING A BY-LAW to appoint Municipal By-law Enforcement Officers
and Property Standards Officers for The Corporation of the Town of
Aurora.
(Added Item)
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
THAT the following confirming by-law be given first, second, and third readings and
enacted:
5867-16 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from
Council Meeting on June 14, 2016.
CARRIED
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14. CLOSED SESSION
None
15. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
CARRIED
GEOFFREY DAWE, MAYOR LISA LYONS, TOWN CLERK (ACTING)
THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 14, 2016 RECEIVED FINAL
APPROVAL BY COUNCIL ON JUNE 28, 2016.