MINUTES - Council - 20160628
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, June 28, 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, Patty Thoma, Deputy Clerk, and Samantha Yew,
Council/Committee Secretary
Mayor Dawe called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. following Open Forum.
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 Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services, with the
following additions, be approved:
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Delegation (a) Claudio Brutto, Brutto Consulting
Re: Item 1(10) – PDS16-047 – Applications for Official Plan Amendment and
Zoning By-law Amendment, Ashlen Holdings Inc., 13859, 13875, 13887
Yonge Street, Part of Lots 15 & 16, Registered Plan 166, Related File:
SUB-2015-04, File Numbers: OPA-2015-03 and ZBA-2015-08
Delegation (b) Bob McRoberts, Resident
Re: By-law No. 5875-16, 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.
CARRIED
3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
Council Meeting Minutes of June 14, 2016
Special Council Meeting Minutes of June 21, 2016
Special Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes of June 21, 2016
General Committee Closed Session Meeting Minutes of June 21, 2016
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
THAT the minutes of the Council meeting of June 14, 2016, and the Special
Council meeting of June 21, 2016, be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT the minutes of the Special Council Closed Session meeting of June 21,
2016, be adopted as printed and circulated.
On a recorded vote the motion
CARRIED
YEAS: 7 NAYS: 2
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Kim, Mrakas, Pirri,
Thom, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Gaertner and Humfryes
THAT the minutes of the General Committee Closed Session meeting of June 21,
2016, be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
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4. PRESENTATIONS
(a) Ian Laing, Fire Chief, Central York Fire Services (CYFS)
Re: CYFS 2015 Annual Report
On a motion of Councillor Pirri seconded by Councillor Thompson, 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 of Ian Laing an additional five (5) minutes.
Fire Chief Laing provided an overview of the CYFS 2015 Annual Report.
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
THAT the presentation regarding CYFS 2015 Annual Report be received for
information.
CARRIED
(b) Kristen Dajia, Aurora Sports Hall of Fame
Re: Presentation of 2015/2016 Photo Essay Contest Winners
Ms. Dajia announced Christine Latimer (1st place), Mareille Belo (2nd place), and
Cassidy Mann (3rd place) as the winners of the elementary division, and Jared
Jenicek (1st place), Morgan Graham (2nd place), and Joey Hiscox (3rd place) as
the winners of the high school division of the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame
2015/2016 Photo Essay Contest.
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
THAT the presentation regarding Presentation of 2015/2016 Photo Essay
Contest Winners be received for information.
CARRIED
(c) Erin Rogers, Event Specialist, Southlake Regional Health Centre
Foundation
Re: 2016 Run or Walk for Southlake Sponsorship and Municipal
Challenge Trophy
Ms. Rogers, along with representatives from the Southlake Regional Health
Centre Foundation, presented the Municipal Services Sponsorship Award to
the Town, an Outstanding Contribution plaque to Stu Curtis, Supervisor,
Roads/Traffic, and the Run or Walk for Southlake Municipal Challenge trophy
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to Joanne Gorry, Team Captain of Team Aurora, for their contributions to the
2016 Run or Walk for Southlake event.
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
THAT the presentation regarding 2016 Run or Walk for Southlake
Sponsorship and Municipal Challenge Trophy be received for information.
CARRIED
5. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Mrakas noted that he attended the Aurora Music Festival, and thanked
Councillor Abel and all volunteers for organizing a great event.
Councillor Mrakas extended well wishes to Joe Sponga, former Councillor of
Newmarket, who has resigned.
Councillor Gaertner advised that there will be Canada Day festivities in Town Park,
and noted that more information can be found at www.aurora.ca/canadaday.
Councillor Abel was congratulated on the success of the Aurora Music Festival.
Councillor Abel extended appreciation to those who assisted with the Aurora Music
Festival, to the event sponsors, and to the Town for their in-kind contributions.
Councillor Abel noted that a scooter club tour bus made a stop at the Skateboard
Park, and that they mentioned that Aurora’s Skateboard Park is one of their
favourite facilities.
Councillor Abel mentioned that he participated in the Marquee Theatre Golf
Tournament at the Lebovic Golf Club, and noted that it was a great event.
Councillor Abel noted that the 9th Annual Kerry’s Place Appreciation Day will be
held on Saturday, July 9, 2016, at Town Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Councillor Humfryes extended a reminder that the Aurora Farmers’ Market and
Artisan Fair is held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Town Park throughout
the summer.
Councillor Kim noted that summer programs are still available, and more
information can be found on the Town website, www.aurora.ca.
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Mayor Dawe noted that, during the months of July and August 2016, there will be
partial, temporary trail closures in the conservation area at Sheppard’s Bush to
accommodate summer camp programming.
Mayor Dawe mentioned that the Town is celebrating Recreation & Parks Month,
and that the Recreation & Parks Month Passport can be picked up at Town
facilities.
Mayor Dawe extended a reminder that Canada Day celebrations will be held on
Thursday, June 30 and Friday, July 1, 2016.
Mayor Dawe extended a reminder that the Town’s Concerts in the Park series will
feature a children’s concert with Soli & Rob on Wednesday, July 6, 2016.
Mayor Dawe noted that the Humber River Shakespeare Co. will be presenting
their 9th annual Summer Shakespeare Tour featuring A Midsummer Night’s Dream
on July 15, 16 and 17, 2016, at Town Park, which is a pay-what-you-can event.
Mayor Dawe mentioned that e-PLAY is being enhanced and the future e-PLAY
website will launch in August, and noted that residents may create a new account
at www.aurora.ca/ePLAY.
Mayor Dawe announced a number of street and facility closures and schedule
modifications in the Town due to the Canada Day long weekend.
Mayor Dawe mentioned that GO Transit recently announced the addition of a
second GO Train Station in the Town of Newmarket at Bayview Avenue and
Mulock Drive.
Mayor Dawe introduced Patricia De Sario, Town Solicitor, as a new member of the
Legal and Legislative Services team.
6. DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1 (sub-items 3, 10 and 17) were identified as items for discussion.
7. ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1 (with the exception of sub-items 3, 10, and 17), and 2 were identified as
items not requiring separate discussion.
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Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the following recommendations with respect to the matters listed as “Items
Not Requiring Separate Discussion” be adopted as submitted to Council and staff
be authorized to take all necessary action required to give effect to same:
1. General Committee Meeting Report of June 21, 2016
THAT the General Committee meeting report of June 21, 2016, be received
and the following recommendations carried by the Committee be approved:
(1) CFS16-010 – 2015 Year End Budget Report as at December 31, 2015
THAT Report No. CFS16-010 be received for information.
(2) IES16-058 – York Purchasing Cooperative Granular Supply Tender
Award
THAT Report No. IES16-058 be received; and
THAT the supply and delivery of granular materials, Tender CRFT
2015-09 be awarded to Floyd Preston Limited for $220,000 for a two (2)
year term, ending on March 31, 2018.
(4) IES16-060 – Drinking Water Quality Management Standard –
Management Review
THAT Report No. IES16-060 be received; and
THAT the meeting minutes of the Annual Management Review by Top
Management be received.
(5) PRS16-030 – Award of Tender PRS2016-38 James Lloyd Park
Playground Equipment
THAT Report No. PRS16-030 be received; and
THAT Tender PRS2016-38 James Lloyd Park Playground Equipment,
Capital Project No. 73208, be awarded to Play Power LT Canada Inc.;
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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(6) PRS16-034 – Aurora Sports Hall of Fame Capital Improvements
THAT Report No. PRS16-034 be received; and
THAT funding in the amount of $43,862.00 from the Sport Plan Reserve
Fund, and $14,988.00 from the Facilities Repair and Replacement
Reserve Fund, be provided for the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame capital
improvements.
(7) PDS16-041 – Cultural Precinct Public Consultation Process and
Timeline
THAT Report No. PDS16-041 be received; and
THAT the public consultation and engagement process and timeline, as
described in this report, be endorsed; and
THAT Town Advisory Committees provide feedback as part of the
public consultation and engagement process.
(8) PDS16-044 – Application for Exemption from Part Lot Control,
Casing Developments Inc., Blocks 13, 15, 18 and 21,
Plan 65M-4478 being, 65R-36332 and 65R-36333, File
Number: PLC-2016-04
THAT Report No. PDS16-044 be received; and
THAT the Application for Exemption from Part Lot Control submitted by
Casing Developments Inc. to divide Blocks 13, 15, 18 and 21, on Plan
65M-4478 into 26 separate lots for townhouse units be approved; and
THAT the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law be introduced and
enacted at a future Council meeting.
(9) PDS16-045 – Request for Street Name Approval, 2351528 Ontario
Limited and Aurora-Leslie, Developments Limited
(Emery Investments), 15625 and 15775 Leslie Street,
File Number: SUB-2014-01
THAT Report No. PDS16-045 be received; and
THAT the following street names for the proposed roads within the
approved Draft Plan of Subdivision, File SUB-2014-01 be approved:
STREET “1” MONARCH PARK GATE
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STREET “2” ADDISON HALL CIRCLE
(11) PDS16-050 – Application for Zoning By-law Amendment, Millwell
Properties, Inc., 55 Wellington Street West, Part of
Lot 27, Registered , Plan 246, File Number: ZBA-
2016-02
THAT Report No. PDS16-050 be received; and
THAT Application to Amend the Zoning By-law File No. ZBA-2016-02
(Millwell Properties Inc.) to add additional apartment dwelling units on
the subject lands be approved; and
THAT the implementing Zoning By-law Amendment be presented at a
future Council meeting.
(12) PDS16-051 – Proposed Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium,
Brookfield Homes (Ontario) Limited, 155 Vandorf
Sideroad (former Timberlane Athletic Club property),
Related Files: OPA-2014-01 and ZBA-2014-03, File
Number: CDM-2016-01
THAT Report No. PDS16-051 be received; and
THAT the Draft Plan of Condominium File: CDM-2015-01 for 56 single
detached dwelling units, 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.
(13) PDS16-052 – Planning Applications Status List
THAT Report No. PDS16-052 be received for information.
(14) Finance Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 24, 2016
THAT the Finance Advisory Committee meeting minutes of May 24,
2016, be received for information.
(15) Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2016
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THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting minutes of June
2, 2016, be received; and
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
THAT a Community Earth Week Fair 2017 be endorsed; and
THAT Council provide input to the objectives of a Community
Earth Week Fair 2017; and
THAT a multi-department team of Town staff be made available to
participate in a Working Group in support of a Community Earth
Week Fair 2017.
(16) Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of
June 9, 2016
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting
minutes of June 9, 2016, be received for information.
(18) Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes of June 14, 2016
THAT the Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee meeting
minutes of June 14, 2016, be received for information.
2. LLS16-019 – General Committee Closed Session Report of June 21, 2016
THAT Report No. LLS16-019 be received; and
THAT the following recommendation from the General Committee Closed
Session meeting of June 21, 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: Potential Purchase of Lands – 15085 Yonge Street
THAT the confidential recommendations of the General Committee Closed
Session meeting of June 21, 2016, regarding Potential Purchase of Lands
– 15085 Yonge Street, be adopted.
2. 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
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THAT consideration of June 21, 2016 Closed Session Item 2, regarding 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, be deferred to a future Closed Session
meeting.
CARRIED
8. DELEGATIONS
(a) Claudio Brutto, Brutto Consulting
Re: Item 1(10) – PDS16-047 – Applications for Official Plan Amendment
and Zoning By-law Amendment, Ashlen Holdings Inc., 13859, 13875,
13887 Yonge Street, Part of Lots 15 & 16, Registered Plan 166, Related
File: SUB-2015-04, File Numbers: OPA-2015-03 and ZBA-2015-08
(Added Item)
Mr. Brutto spoke in support of the applications, and gave a brief presentation
regarding Fernbrook Homes.
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to Item 1(10).
CARRIED
(b) Bob McRoberts, Resident
Re: By-law No. 5875-16, 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.
(Added Item)
Mr. McRoberts expressed concern regarding the proposed parking
restrictions, and suggested that the catchment area be expanded to include
additional streets to the north and east.
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Thom
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information.
CARRIED
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9. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Council consented to discuss the items requiring separate discussion in the following order:
Items 1(10), 1(3), and 1(17).
1. General Committee Meeting Report of June 21, 2016
(3) IES16-059 – Pilot Project for Left Turn Restrictions at Yonge Street and
Wellington Street Intersection
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
THAT Report No. IES16-059 be received; and
THAT a left turn lane restriction pilot project be implemented at the Yonge
Street and Wellington Street intersection, pending Regional Council approval;
and
THAT northbound and southbound left turn restrictions (buses excepted) be
implemented by York Region on Yonge Street at Wellington Street between
the hours of 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday; and
THAT a public information session be included as part of the public
engagement strategy; and
THAT staff report back to Council following the completion of the pilot period.
Amendment No. 1
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the main motion be amended by adding the following clause:
THAT all comments received from the public be forwarded to Regional
Council for review and consideration.
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
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1. General Committee Meeting Report of June 21, 2016
(10) PDS16-047 – Applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-
law Amendment, Ashlen Holdings Inc., 13859, 13875,
13887 Yonge Street, Part of Lots 15 & 16, Registered Plan
166, Related File: SUB-2015-04, File Numbers: OPA-2015-
03 and ZBA-2015-08
On a motion of Councillor Pirri seconded by Councillor Gaertner, Council consented to
consider Item 1(10) prior to consideration of Item 1(3).
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT Report No. PDS16-047 be received; and
THAT Application to Amend the Official Plan File No. OPA-2015-03 (Ashlen
Holdings Inc.), to re-designate the land use designation to allow 30
residential lots on the subject lands be approved; and
THAT Application to Amend the Zoning By-law File No. ZBA-2015-08 (Ashlen
Holdings Inc.), to allow 30 single detached 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 was
DEFEATED
YEAS: 3 NAYS: 6
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Pirri, Thompson, and Mayor
Dawe
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Humfryes,
Kim, Mrakas, and Thom
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT Report No. PDS16-047 be received; and
THAT the applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law
Amendment be refused based on lack of conformity with Official Plan
Amendment No. 34.
On a recorded vote the motion
CARRIED
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YEAS: 6 NAYS: 3
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Humfryes,
Kim, Mrakas, and Thom
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Pirri, Thompson, and Mayor
Dawe
1. General Committee Meeting Report of June 21, 2016
(17) Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 13, 2016
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Thom
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of June 13, 2016,
be received; and
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
1. HAC16-004 – Heritage Permit Application, 24 Catherine Avenue,
File: NE-HCD-HPA-16-03
THAT Heritage Permit Application NE-HCD-HPA-15-03 be approved to
permit the construction of a 117m2 accessory structure; and
THAT the Owner clarify materials of the proposed accessory structure
as indicated in the staff report; and
THAT the Owner incorporate a rear yard amenity area or soft
landscaping if possible.
2. HAC16-005 – Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora
Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or
Interest, 20 Ransom Street
THAT the property located at 20 Ransom Street be removed from the
Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest; and
THAT the proposed elevations are subject to approval of Planning Staff
to ensure the proposed new dwelling will maintain the heritage
character of the area; and
THAT prior to demolition, staff be requested to visit the property and
identify any salvageable items that could be donated to Aurora’s
Architectural Salvage Program.
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New Business Motion No. 1
THAT staff be directed to report back to the next regular Heritage
Advisory Committee meeting regarding the Allen Brown Heritage Home.
New Business Motion No. 2
THAT staff be directed to investigate and report back to the Committee
regarding methods by which the Town could help home owners to
properly maintain heritage trees on their property.
CARRIED
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 Mrakas
Re: Library Square/Downtown Traffic Management Plan
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Kim
WHEREAS parking has been identified as a need for users of the
Library, Cultural Centre and businesses in the Downtown core; and
WHEREAS traffic infiltration to the secondary roads around the
Downtown core has been an ongoing concern for both residents and
business owners; and
WHEREAS revitalization of the Downtown core is a high priority for the
Town of Aurora; and
WHEREAS Council has identified Library Square as the central “Hub” of
the Downtown core;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT staff investigate
the feasibility of the Conceptual Downtown Traffic Management Plan
(conceptual plan attached to this motion) and report back to Council in
September 2016; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Conceptual Downtown Traffic
Management Plan be put forward to the “Town Park Area Residents
Ratepayer's Association”, for their review and comment; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the results of that consultation be
brought back to Council along with the staff feasibility study for Council
review and approval.
Amendment No. 1
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
THAT the main motion be amended by adding the words “in addition to
a public information session” after the words “Town Park Area
Residents Ratepayer’s Association” to the second operative clause.
CARRIED
Main motion as amended
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Kim
WHEREAS parking has been identified as a need for users of the
Library, Cultural Centre and businesses in the Downtown core; and
WHEREAS traffic infiltration to the secondary roads around the
Downtown core has been an ongoing concern for both residents and
business owners; and
WHEREAS revitalization of the Downtown core is a high priority for the
Town of Aurora; and
WHEREAS Council has identified Library Square as the central “Hub” of
the Downtown core;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT staff investigate
the feasibility of the Conceptual Downtown Traffic Management Plan
(conceptual plan attached to this motion) and report back to Council in
September 2016; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Conceptual Downtown Traffic
Management Plan be put forward to the “Town Park Area Residents
Ratepayer's Association”, in addition to a public information
session, for their review and comment; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the results of that consultation be
brought back to Council along with the staff feasibility study for Council
review and approval.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(b) Councillor Humfryes
Re: Ontario Autism Program Changes
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
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;
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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:
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 Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
THAT Motion (b) Councillor Humfryes, Re: Ontario Autism Program
Changes be deferred to the Council meeting of July 12, 2016.
CARRIED
11. REGIONAL REPORT
None
12. NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION
Councillor Mrakas advised that he met with residents from Kirkvalley Crescent,
and shared their concerns regarding speeding in the area. He inquired about the
possibility of installing a speed board in the area to deter speeding. Staff agreed to
investigate this matter.
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Councillor Gaertner inquired about whether York Region Transit Bus Route 54 is
being discontinued. Staff agreed to investigate this matter.
Councillor Gaertner inquired about the number of organizations that have received
donations from Council without an associated staff report.
Councillor Thom inquired about the demolition of 45 Mosley Street, and asked if
further information could be provided.
13. READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Abel
THAT the following by-law be given first, second, and third readings and enacted:
5869-16 BEING A BY-LAW to exempt Blocks 13, 15, 18 and 21 on Plan
65M-4478 from Part-Lot Control (Casing Development Inc.).
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Kim
On a motion of Councillor Gaertner seconded by Councillor Mrakas, Council consented to
consider By-law No. 5875-16 prior to consideration of Item 1(17).
THAT the following by-law be given first, second, and third readings and enacted:
5875-16 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.
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
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Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Kim
THAT the following confirming by-law be given first, second, and third readings and
enacted:
5876-16 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from Council
Meeting on June 28, 2016.
CARRIED
14. CLOSED SESSION
None
15. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Thom
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
CARRIED
GEOFFREY DAWE, MAYOR PATTY THOMA, DEPUTY CLERK
THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 28, 2016 RECEIVED FINAL
APPROVAL BY COUNCIL ON JULY 12, 2016.