MINUTES - Council - 20161122
Town of Aurora
Council Meeting Minutes
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Attendance
Council Members Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Humfryes,
Kim, Mrakas, Thom, and Thompson
Members Absent Councillor Pirri
Other Attendees Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, Techa van
Leeuwen, Director of Corporate Services, Ilmar Simanovskis,
Director of Infrastructure and Environmental Services, Dan Elliott,
Director of Financial Services, Al Downey, Director of Parks,
Recreation and Cultural Services, Marco Ramunno, Director of
Planning and Building Services, Stephanie Mackenzie-Smith,
Manager of Corporate Communications, Patricia De Sario, Town
Solicitor, Lisa Lyons, Town Clerk, and Samantha Yew, Council/
Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:08 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 Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
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That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, with the following changes,
be approved:
• Delegation (b) Klaus Wehrenberg, Resident
Re: Item 1(12) PBS16-092 – Draft Plan of Condominium Application, BG
Properties (Aurora) Inc., 14222, 14314, 14358 & 14378 Yonge Street, Part
Lot 17, Plan 132, Part Lots 74 and 75, Con. 1, Part 1, 65R-35902, File
Number: CDM-2016-03, Related File Number: SUB-2012-03, ZBA-2012-16
• By-law Number 5900-16 – Being a By-law to establish a schedule of fees and
charges for municipal services, activities and the use of property within the
Town of Aurora (Fees and Charges By-law).
Carried
3. Adoption of the Minutes
Council Meeting Minutes of November 8, 2016
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Thom
That the minutes of the Council meeting of November 8, 2016, be adopted as
printed and circulated.
Carried
Special Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes of November 8, 2016
Mayor Dawe advised that Raz and Mae Khamissa have been nominated by
Council to represent the Town of Aurora as Community Leaders for the Federation
of Canadian Municipalities Canada 150 Community Leaders Program.
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Thom
That the minutes of the Special Council Closed Session meeting of November 8,
2016, be adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried
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4. Presentations
(a) Nicole Conboy, Coordinator, Special Events & Sponsorship, and Mayor
Geoffrey Dawe
Ms. Conboy provided an overview of the Platinum Sponsorship Program,
highlighting the events that have taken place in 2016 and the impact the Platinum-
level sponsors have on these events. Mayor Dawe presented Aurora Home
Hardware, State Farm, and TD Bank with Platinum Sponsorship Awards.
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Thom
That the presentation be received for information.
Carried
5. Public Service Announcements
Councillor Thom extended a reminder that the Queen’s York Rangers 2799 Army
Cadet Corps will be holding a Spaghetti Night on Saturday, November 26, 2016,
from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the Aurora Legion to raise funds for the 2017 Vimy Bound
excursion.
Councillor Abel advised that Aurora’s Santa Under the Stars Parade will be held
on Saturday, November 26, 2016, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and that more information
can be found at aurora.ca/santaparade.
Councillor Abel noted that the annual Tree Lighting event will be held on
Wednesday, December 7, 2016, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Aurora Town Hall.
Councillor Abel and members of Council congratulated Maunder’s Food Shop on
their 25th anniversary and Hurst Bakery on their 30th anniversary.
Councillor Abel extended a reminder about the Town’s 2016-2017 Winter
Overnight Parking Pilot Program and encouraged residents to stay informed
through the Town’s website.
Councillor Mrakas extended a reminder that there will be a round table discussion
at Town Hall on Thursday, December 1, 2016, at 7 p.m. on the future of Library
Square.
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Councillor Kim advised that an Open House regarding the language requirements
for signs will be held on Thursday, November 24, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall.
Mayor Dawe advised that there will be temporary road closures on Yonge Street
and other affected streets for the Santa Under the Stars Parade on Saturday,
November 26, 2016, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Mayor Dawe extended a reminder that the next Budget meeting will be held on
Monday, November 28, 2016, at 7 p.m.
Mayor Dawe extended a reminder that the Town will be pruning its municipal trees
and further information is available on the Town website.
Mayor Dawe advised that the Town’s skateboard park, tennis courts and pickle
ball courts are closed for the season.
Mayor Dawe noted that the Aurora Public Library will be hosting a Holiday Open
House on Saturday, December 3, 2016, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Mayor Dawe mentioned that the Sport Aurora Volunteer Recognition Event was
held on Sunday, November 20, 2016.
Councillor Gaertner noted that she recently attended an open house for Caruso &
Company Florists.
6. Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion
Items 1(2), 1(4), 1(5), and 2 were identified for discussion. These items were
discussed in the following order: 2, 1(4), 1(2), and 1(5).
7. Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion
Items 1 (with the exception of sub-items 2, 4, and 5) and 2 were identified as items not
requiring separate discussion.
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
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:
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1. General Committee Meeting Report of November 15, 2016
That the General Committee meeting report of November 15, 2016, be received
and the following recommendations carried by the Committee be approved:
(1) Presentation by Lisa Lyons, Town Clerk
Re: Item 2 – CS16-010 – Draft Procedure By-law and 2017 Meeting
Schedule
1. That the presentation regarding Item 2 – CS16-010 – Draft Procedure
By-law and 2017 Meeting Schedule be received for information.
(3) CAO16-006 – Economic Development Model Review and
Comparison
1. That Report No. CAO16-006 be received; and
2. That the Hybrid Model for Economic Development be endorsed; and
3. That staff be directed to bring forward an implementation plan for
2017.
(6) IES16-081 – Acceptance of Municipal Services – Chateaus on
Bayview – Registered Plan 65M-4292
1. That Report No. IES16-081 be received; and
2. That ownership, operation and maintenance of the works within the
roads, right-of-ways and other lands dedicated to the Town as
contained within Registered Plan 65M-4292, being Chateaus on
Bayview Residential Subdivision, be assumed; and
3. That the necessary by-law be brought forward for enactment to
assume for public use the highways within Registered Plan 65M-
4292 and to establish as public highway any applicable reserves.
(7) IES16-082 – Water Meter Replacement Program Contract Renewal
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1. That Report No. IES16-082 be deferred to a future General
Committee meeting, pending further information from staff regarding
the Water Meter Replacement Program.
(8) IES16-084 – Municipal Council Blanket Support Resolution
1. That Report No. IES16-084 be received; and
2. That approval of the following Municipal Blanket Support Resolution,
previously approved by Council in 2012, 2013 and 2015, be
confirmed for a further 12-month period:
Whereas the Province's FIT Program encourages the
construction and operation of rooftop solar PV projects (the
"Projects"); and
Whereas one or more Projects may be constructed and
operated in the Town of Aurora; and
Whereas, pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 5.0, Applications
whose Projects receive the formal support of Local
Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result
in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other
persons applying for FIT Contract;
Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That Council of the Town
of Aurora supports without reservation the construction and
operation of the Projects anywhere in the Town of Aurora; and
Be It Further Resolved That this resolution shall expire twelve
(12) months after its adoption by Council.
3. That the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the new FIT
form attached to this Report.
(9) IES16-085 – Award of Tender No. IES 2016-65 for Fire Monitoring
and Suppression Services
1. That Report No. IES16-085 be received; and
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2. That Request for Proposal IES 2016-65 – for the Supply of Fire
Monitoring and Suppression Services on an as needed basis be
awarded to Classic Fire Protection Inc. at the unit prices tendered for
a five (5) year contract; and
3. That a purchase order in the amount of $350,000, excluding taxes,
be approved in favour of Classic Fire Protection Inc. for the five (5)
years of services; and
4. That the Director of Infrastructure and Environmental Services be
authorized to renew RFP IES 2016-65 for an additional two (2), one
(1) year optional years, pending an annual analysis and satisfactory
performance review, for a total contract duration of up to seven (7)
years; and
5. That the Director of Infrastructure and Environmental Services be
authorized to approve additional expenditures within the scope of the
contract to an amount up to the approved annual operating budget
for these services over the term of the contract; and
6. 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.
(10) IES16-086 – Award of Contract for Consulting Services to Prepare a
Town-wide Stream Management Master Plan for the
Town of Aurora
1. That Report No. IES16-086 be received; and
2. That the Contract for the provision of consulting services to prepare a
Town Wide Stream Management Master Plan for the Town of Aurora
be awarded to Aquafor Beech Limited for $105,230, excluding taxes;
and
3. That additional funding for Capital Project No. 42057 in the amount of
$17,790 be approved from the Storm Sewer reserve fund; and
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4. 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.
(11) IES16-087 – By-law to Establish 0.3m Reserve as Public Highway
1. That Report No. IES16-087 be received; and
2. That a by-law to establish 0.3m reserves on Plans 65M-4075 and
65M-4082 as public highways be enacted.
(12) PBS16-092 – Draft Plan of Condominium Application, BG Properties
(Aurora) Inc., 14222, 14314, 14358 and 14378 Yonge
Street, Part Lot 17, Plan 132, Part Lots 74 and 75, Con.
1, Part 1, 65R-35902, File Number: CDM-2016-03,
Related File Number: SUB-2012-03, ZBA-2012-16
1. That Report No. PBS16-092 be received; and
2. That the Draft Plan of Condominium File No. CDM-2016-03 (BG
Properties (Aurora) Inc. to permit the development of the subject
lands for 42 single detached dwelling units on the subject lands be
approved; and
3. 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) PBS16-095 – Public Notification of Site Plan Applications
1. That Report No. PBS16-095 be received; and
2. That the requirement for Public Notification Signage for Site Plan
Applications submitted under Section 41 of the Planning Act as
outlined in the staff report be approved.
(14) Correspondence from Association of Municipalities of Ontario
Re: What’s Next Ontario? Resolution
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1. That the Correspondence from Association of Municipalities of
Ontario regarding What’s Next Ontario? Resolution be received; and
2. That the following What’s Next Ontario? Resolution as put forward by
the Association of Municipalities of Ontario be endorsed, as
amended:
Whereas recent polling, conducted on behalf of the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario indicates 76% of Ontarians are
concerned or somewhat concerned property taxes will not cover
the cost of infrastructure while maintaining municipal services, and
90% agree maintaining safe infrastructure is an important priority
for their communities; and
Whereas infrastructure and transit are identified by Ontarians as
the biggest problems facing their municipal government; and
Whereas a ten-year projection (2016-2025) of municipal
expenditures against inflationary property tax and user fee
increases, shows there to be an unfunded average annual need of
$3.6 billion to fix local infrastructure and provide for municipal
operating needs; and
Whereas the $3.6 billion average annual need would equate to
annual increases of 4.6% (including inflation) to province-wide
property tax revenue for the next ten years; and
Whereas this gap calculation also presumes all existing and multi-
year planned federal and provincial transfers to municipal
governments are fulfilled; and
Whereas if future federal and provincial transfers are unfulfilled
beyond 2015 levels, it would require annual province-wide
property tax revenue increases of up to 8.35% for ten years; and
Whereas Ontarians already pay the highest property taxes in the
country; and
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Whereas each municipal government in Ontario faces unique
issues, the fiscal health and needs are a challenge which unites all
municipal governments, regardless of size;
Now Therefore It Be Hereby Resolved that the Town of Aurora
Council supports the Association of Municipalities of Ontario in its
work to close the fiscal gap; so that all municipalities can benefit
from predictable and sustainable revenue, to finance the pressing
infrastructure and municipal service needs faced by all municipal
governments.
Be It Further Resolved That a copy of this Motion be sent to The
Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario, Mr. Patrick
Brown, Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party, Ms. Andrea
Horwath, Leader of the New Democratic Party, and all Members of
Provincial Parliament (MPPs) in the Province of Ontario.
Carried
8. Delegations
(a) Sandra Manherz, Resident
Re: Item 2 – Extract from Council Meeting of October 25, 2016, Re:
Motion (a) Councillor Abel; Re: Construction of Planned Secondary
School in Official Plan
Ms. Manherz spoke in support of the proposed secondary school.
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 2.
Carried
(b) Klaus Wehrenberg, Resident
Re: Item 1(12) PBS16-092 – Draft Plan of Condominium Application, BG
Properties (Aurora) Inc., 14222, 14314, 14358 & 14378 Yonge Street,
Part Lot 17, Plan 132, Part Lots 74 and 75, Con. 1, Part 1, 65R-35902,
File Number: CDM-2016-03, Related File Number: SUB-2012-03,
ZBA-2012-16
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Mr. Wehrenberg spoke in support of re-establishing the cattle crawl that is
currently blocked in the subject area, and urged the Town to maintain a
dialogue with Metrolinx regarding trails when considering Phase 2 of the
development.
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Thom
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 1(12).
Carried
9. Consideration of Items Requiring Separate Discussion
1. General Committee Meeting Report of November 15, 2016
(2) CS16-010 – Draft Procedure By-law and 2017 Meeting Schedule
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
1. That Report No. CS16-010 be received; and
2. That the start time of Council Closed Session meetings, as outlined in
Section 19 e) iii) of the Draft Procedure By-law, be changed to 5:45 p.m.;
and
3. That the final draft Procedure By-law, incorporating Council feedback, be
presented at the Council meeting of November 22, 2016, for enactment
effective on January 1, 2017.
The first, second and third clauses of the main motion
Carried
4. That the 2017 Meeting Schedule (Attachment 4) be approved; and
5. That the two (2) full-day capital and operating budget meetings alternate
between Monday and Saturday, beginning in 2018.
The fourth and fifth clauses of the main motion were
Defeated
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Amendment
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the following operative clauses be added as the fourth and fifth
operative clauses to the main motion:
4. That the 2017 Meeting Schedule (Attachment 4) be approved; and
5. That the two (2) full-day capital and operating budget meetings be
held on Saturdays.
Carried
Main motion as amended
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
1. That Report No. CS16-010 be received; and
2. That the start time of Council Closed Session meetings, as outlined in
Section 19 e) iii) of the Draft Procedure By-law, be changed to 5:45 p.m.;
and
3. That the final draft Procedure By-law, incorporating Council feedback, be
presented at the Council meeting of November 22, 2016, for enactment
effective on January 1, 2017; and
4. That the 2017 Meeting Schedule (Attachment 4) be approved; and
5. That the two (2) full-day capital and operating budget meetings be
held on Saturdays.
Carried as amended
1. General Committee Meeting Report of November 15, 2016
(4) IES16-083 – Pilot Project for Left Turn Restrictions at Yonge Street and
Wellington Street Intersection Follow-up
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On a motion of Councillor Mrakas seconded by Councillor Thompson, Council
consented to consider Item 1(4) following consideration of Item 2.
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
1. That Report No. IES16-083 be received; and
2. That staff report back to Council following the completion of the pilot
project for left turn restrictions at the intersection of Yonge Street and
Wellington Street.
Carried
1. General Committee Meeting Report of November 15, 2016
(5) CS16-012 – Proclamation Policy
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
1. That Report No. CS16-012 be received; and
2. That the “Proclamation Policy” attached to Report No. CS16-012 be
approved; and
3. That authority for approving or denying requests for proclamation be
delegated to the Town Clerk.
Amendment
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the main motion be amended by adding the following operative
clauses:
That Section 5.3 of the Proclamation Policy be amended to include:
“Awareness or celebration that promotes interfaith and/or intercultural
dialogue”; and
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That Section 5.4 (c) of the Proclamation Policy be replaced by:
“Religious organizations whose intent it is to claim a recognition, or
imposition of religious doctrine and/or particular portions of religious
doctrine”.
Carried
Main motion as amended
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
1. That Report No. CS16-012 be received; and
2. That the “Proclamation Policy” attached to Report No. CS16-012 be
approved; and
3. That Section 5.3 of the Proclamation Policy be amended to include:
“Awareness or celebration that promotes interfaith and/or
intercultural dialogue”; and
4. That Section 5.4 (c) of the Proclamation Policy be replaced by:
“Religious organizations whose intent it is to claim a recognition, or
imposition of religious doctrine and/or particular portions of religious
doctrine”; and
5. That authority for approving or denying requests for proclamation be
delegated to the Town Clerk.
Carried as amended
2. Extract from Council Meeting of October 25, 2016
Re: Motion (a) Councillor Abel; Re: Construction of Planned
Secondary School in Official Plan
On a motion of Councillor Abel seconded by Councillor Humfryes, Council consented to
consider Item 2 prior to consideration of Item 1(2).
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
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1. That the Extract from Council Meeting of October 25, 2016, regarding
Motion (a) Councillor Abel; Re: Construction of Planned Secondary School
in Official Plan, be received; and
2. That Council supports the Official Plan and the construction of the planned
York Region District School Board (YRDSB) Secondary School, on the
property purchased by the YRDSB, to serve the needs of the catchment
area; and
3. That a copy of the Council resolution be forwarded to the Ministry of
Education, MPP Chris Ballard, and York Region.
Amendment
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
On a motion of Councillor Kim seconded by Councillor Humfryes, Council considered,
by two-thirds vote, to allow Delegate (a) Sandra Manherz to speak to the amendment to
the main motion.
That the main motion be amended by amending the second operative
clause as follows:
That Council supports the Official Plan and, in principle, the
construction of a third York Region District School Board (YRDSB)
Secondary School in Aurora, on the property purchased by the
YRDSB, to serve the needs of the catchment area; and
On a recorded vote the amendment to the main motion was
Defeated
Yeas: 3 Nays: 5
Voting Yeas: Councillors Thom, Thompson, and
Mayor Dawe
Voting Nays: Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Humfryes,
Kim, and Mrakas
Absent: Councillor Pirri
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On a recorded vote the main motion
Carried
Yeas: 8 Nays: 0
Voting Yeas: Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Humfryes,
Kim, Mrakas, Thom, Thompson, and
Mayor Dawe
Voting Nays: None
Absent: Councillor Pirri
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: Buy and Sell Designated Areas
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
Whereas many residents in the Town of Aurora and York Region utilize
online classified ads to purchase and sell products; and
Whereas there is always a risk when meeting a stranger in person; and
Whereas designated exchange areas in police stations, such as a couple
of parking spots, would help residents safely conduct these transactions;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That The Town of Aurora
request that the York Regional Police Services Board review the
possibility of designating areas in police stations or Headquarters for
residents to meet buyers and sellers of online classified ads.
Amendment
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
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That the main motion be amended by adding the following operative
clause:
Be It Further Resolved That a copy of this Motion be sent to all
York Region municipalities for endorsement.
Carried
Main motion as amended
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
Whereas many residents in the Town of Aurora and York Region utilize
online classified ads to purchase and sell products; and
Whereas there is always a risk when meeting a stranger in person; and
Whereas designated exchange areas in police stations, such as a couple
of parking spots, would help residents safely conduct these transactions;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That The Town of Aurora
request that the York Regional Police Services Board review the
possibility of designating areas in police stations or Headquarters for
residents to meet buyers and sellers of online classified ads; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That a copy of this Motion be sent to all
York Region municipalities for endorsement.
Carried as amended
(b) Councillor Mrakas and Councillor Humfryes
Re: Cycling Master Plan
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
Whereas the bicycle is a viable and affordable mode of transportation that
is not only environmentally sound but supportive of active healthy
lifestyles; and
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Whereas a Cycling Master Plan will create and improve opportunities
throughout the Town of Aurora for active recreation and active
transportation for all residents and visitors; and
Whereas the development of active transportation infrastructure, policies
and promotion strategies are also supported at the federal, provincial,
regional and municipal levels of government; and
Whereas the purpose of a Cycling Master Plan is to guide the
development of a long-term, comprehensive, Town-wide, on- and off-road
commuter and recreational bicycling network; and
Whereas the creation of a Cycling Master Plan would help support the
Town of Aurora’s pursuit in becoming Canada’s most active municipality;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff work with the Trails
and Active Transportation Committee in developing a strategy to
create a Cycling Master Plan that will ultimately be incorporated into
the Town’s Official Plan.
Carried
(c) Councillor Gaertner
Re: Proposed Community Safety Zone in Town Park Area
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
Whereas the area around the Town Park is home to many families with
small children;
Whereas Town Park is used by these children, as well as those from the
larger Aurora community;
Whereas concern has been repeatedly expressed about excessive
speeding of traffic during the GO Train hours of operation;
Whereas it is appropriate that Council address this concern as soon as
possible;
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1. Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Town declare this a
Community Safety Zone; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That Council ask York Regional Police for their
help with measures to control speeding near the Town Park area; and
3. Be It Further Resolved That, when the provincial government gives
municipalities the authority to set up photo radar cameras, staff be
directed to them in the Town Park area.
Amendment
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the third operative clause of the main motion be replaced by the
following clause:
Be It Further Resolved That when the provincial government gives
municipalities the authority to set up photo radar cameras, staff be
directed to report back regarding the implementation of photo
radar cameras in all community safety zones.
Carried
Main motion as amended
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
Whereas the area around the Town Park is home to many families with
small children;
Whereas Town Park is used by these children, as well as those from the
larger Aurora community;
Whereas concern has been repeatedly expressed about excessive
speeding of traffic during the GO Train hours of operation;
Whereas it is appropriate that Council address this concern as soon as
possible;
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1. Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Town declare this a
Community Safety Zone; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That Council ask York Regional Police for their
help with measures to control speeding near the Town Park area; and
3. Be It Further Resolved That when the provincial government
gives municipalities the authority to set up photo radar cameras,
staff be directed to report back regarding the implementation of
photo radar cameras in all community safety zones.
Carried
11. Regional Report
None
12. New Business/General Information
Councillor Abel inquired about the outcomes of a summit hosted by the Office of
the Premier of Ontario that included discussion regarding the Ontario Municipal
Board, and a recent summit regarding the provincial Growth Plan. Mayor Dawe
indicated that comments will be shared out of the Office of the Premier.
Councillor Thompson inquired about the outcome of York Regional Council’s
discussion regarding proposed provincial legislation that would allow for the
election of a Regional Chair. Mayor Dawe advised that this item was deferred by
Regional Council until January 2017, as the proposed bill is currently tabled.
Councillor Gaertner inquired about the status of the second phase of development
in regards to Item 1(12). Staff advised that the trail corridor in the area was
secured on approval of the subdivision plan, and that discussions are ongoing with
Metrolinx regarding the Town’s trail system.
Councillor Mrakas expressed concern regarding the texture of the road surface on
Wellington Street East, which was recently repaired by the Region.
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13. Reading of By-laws
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the following by-laws be given first, second, and third readings and enacted:
5914-16 Being a By-law to establish lands on Plan 65M-4075 and Plan 65M-4082
as highways (St. John’s Road Development Corp. – Phases 2 and 3).
5920-16 Being a By-law to govern the proceedings of Council and Committee
meetings of the Town of Aurora.
5922-16 Being a By-law to establish a tariff of fees for the processing of
applications made in respect of planning matters.
5923-16 Being a By-law to appoint a Chief Building Official and an Acting Chief
Building Official for The Corporation of the Town of Aurora.
5924-16 Being a By-law to assume highways on Plan 65M-4292 for public use
(2164437 Ontario Inc.).
5926-16 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
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Thom
That the following confirming by-law be given first, second, and third readings and
enacted:
5925-16 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from a Council
Meeting on November 22, 2016.
Carried
14. Closed Session
None
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Page 22 of 22
15. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
That the meeting be adjourned at 9:26 p.m.
Carried
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Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor Lisa Lyons, Town Clerk
The minutes of the Council meeting of November 22, 2016, are subject to final approval
by Council on December 13, 2016.