MINUTES - Council - 20161213
Town of Aurora
Council Meeting Minutes
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, December 13, 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 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 7:01 p.m.
On a motion of Councillor Mrakas seconded by Councillor Thompson, Council consented to
extend the hour past 10:30 p.m. in accordance with subsection 3.16(a) of the Procedural By-
law.
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 Kim
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, with the following additions,
be approved:
• Delegation (a) Jim Helkie, Resident, Re: Item 1(2) IES16-088 – Award of
Recycling and Garbage Contract for Northern Six Partnership
• Delegation (b) Geraldine and Sunny Matheson, Residents, Re: Item 8 –
Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of December 12, 2016
• Item 7 – Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes of December 5, 2016
• Item 8 – Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of December 12,
2016
Carried
3. Adoption of the Minutes
Special Council Meeting Minutes of November 22, 2016
Council Meeting Minutes of November 22, 2016
Special Council – Public Planning Meeting Minutes of November 30, 2016
Special Council – Workshop Meeting Minutes of December 5, 2016
Special Council Meeting Minutes of December 6, 2016
Special Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes of November 22, 2016
Special Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes of December 6, 2016
Mayor Dawe announced that, at the Special Council Closed Session meeting of
November 22, 2016, Council appointed Nick Racanelli to the Committee of
Adjustment.
Mayor Dawe announced that, at the Special Council Closed Session meeting of
December 6, 2016, Council appointed the following applicants to the Aurora
Design Review Panel for Heritage Properties: Mr. Gary Templeton, Ms. Andrea
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Bourrie, Mr. David Travers-Gillespie, Mr. Michael Barker, and Ms. Michelle N.
Tremblay.
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the minutes of the Council meeting of November 22, 2016, the Special
Council meetings of November 22 and December 6, 2016, the Special Council
Closed Session meetings of November 22 and December 6, 2016, the Special
Council – Public Planning meeting of November 30, 2016, and the Special Council
– Workshop meeting of December 5, 2016, be adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried
4. Presentations
(a) Adrian Kawun, Manager, Service Planning, YRT/Viva
Re: 2017 Annual Service Plan
Mr. Kawun gave a presentation outlining the York Region Transit (YRT)/Viva
services and service areas, the YRT/Viva initiatives within the Town of Aurora, and
the implementation of the 2017 Annual Service Plan.
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the presentation be received for information.
Carried
(b) Brent Kopperson, Executive Director, Windfall Ecology Centre
Re: Update on Windfall Ecology Centre
Mr. Kopperson provided a review of Windfall Ecology Centre’s 2016
achievements, and outlined the Centre’s next steps for 2017.
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Thom
That the presentation be received for information.
Carried
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5. Public Service Announcements
Councillor Gaertner expressed appreciation for the Town’s Tree Lighting
Ceremony held on December 7, 2016.
Councillor Humfryes noted her attendance at the Fred Penner Family Christmas
Concert event held at the Aurora Cultural Centre on December 10, 2016.
Mayor Dawe noted that holiday hours for the Town’s municipal offices and facilities
may be found in the December 15 and 22, 2016 editions of the Town’s Notice
Board, and at aurora.ca.
Mayor Dawe extended a reminder that the Town will be pruning municipal trees on
several streets in Aurora from November 2016 to January 2017, and that more
information may be found at aurora.ca.
Mayor Dawe extended a reminder that Town has implemented a Winter Overnight
Parking Pilot Program which allows residents to park overnight on residential
streets, as long as the Town has not called a snow event, and noted that details
may be found at aurora.ca/snow.
Mayor Dawe advised that residents may now register online for winter programs,
activities and aquatics, and that details can be found in the Winter 2017 Parks,
Recreation & Culture Program Guide and at aurora.ca/recguide.
Mayor Dawe announced that the Aurora Public Library will be hosting Library Lego
Days on Saturday, December 17, 2016, and a Women’s Meet-Up to connect
women of diverse backgrounds on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. He noted that more
information may be found by visiting aurorapl.ca.
Mayor Dawe extended a reminder that the Town’s skateboard park, tennis courts
and pickle ball courts are closed for the season.
Mayor Dawe announced that the Aurora Seniors’ Centre is arranging a trip to
Niagara Fallsview Casino on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, and that more
information may be found by contacting the Aurora Seniors’ Centre.
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Mayor Dawe mentioned that the Aurora Community Blood Donor Clinic will be
operating a blood donor clinic on Thursday, December 22, 2016, from 2:30 p.m. to
7:30 p.m. at the Aurora Legion located at 105 Industrial Parkway North.
Mayor Dawe extended a reminder that Aurora’s Borealis will be taking place in
Town Park from Friday, December 15, 2016, to February 20, 2017, every evening
from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Mayor Dawe extended a reminder that Aurora’s Family First Night will be held on
Saturday, December 31, 2016, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Aurora Family Leisure
Complex, and noted that full details may be found at aurora.ca/firstnight.
6. Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion
Items 1(2), 1(6), 1(20), 3, 4, and 8 were identified for discussion. These items were
discussed in the following order: 8, 1(2), 3, 1(6), and 1(20), and 4.
7. Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion
Items 1 (with the exception of sub-items 2, 6, and 20), 2, 5, 6, and 7 were identified as
items not requiring separate discussion.
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
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 December 6, 2016
That the General Committee meeting report of December 6, 2016, be received
and the following recommendations carried by the Committee be approved:
(1) CAO16-007 – Update on Collaborative Municipal Initiatives of the
Six Northern Municipalities of York Region
1. That Report No. CAO16-007 be received for information.
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(3) CS16-014 – Governance Review Ad Hoc Committee Terms of
Reference
1. That Report No. CS16-014 be received; and
2. That the Terms of Reference for the Governance Review Ad Hoc
Committee, Attachment 2 to this report, be approved; and
3. That staff be directed to commence recruitment.
(4) FS16-037 – 2017 Interim Property Tax Levy
1. That Report No. FS16-037 be received; and
2. That a by-law be adopted to authorize the levying of 2017 Interim
Property Taxes on all rateable properties and to establish installment
due dates.
(5) FS16-038 – 2016 Surplus Control By-law
1. That Report No. FS16-038 be received; and
2. That a by-law be adopted to authorize the Treasurer and the Chief
Administrative Officer to make any necessary year-end financial
adjustments and to allocate any 2016 Operating Fund surplus in the
following order of priority:
i. That any unspent funds from various reserve funds allocated in
the 2016 Budget for specific expenditures be returned to the
respective original reserve fund sources from which they came;
and
ii. That any net Building Permit revenue surplus/deficit be
allocated to/funded from the Building Permit Fees Reserve;
and
iii. That the remainder of any surplus be allocated to budget carry-
forward items, being Council approved special projects or
initiatives funded in the Operating Fund in the subject year, but
not started by year end; and
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iv. That up to a maximum of $389,600.00 of any then remaining
surplus be allocated to the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve
Fund to assist with the stabilization of tax rates in future years
which may be subject to fluctuations due to significant changes
in service levels or municipal costs, or changes in expected
revenues; and
v. That the remainder of any surplus be allocated proportionately
to the tax rate funded Repair & Replacement reserves; and
Or, alternatively, in the event of a year-end operating deficit, that
adjustments i. and ii. above are authorized, with the remaining net
shortfall being funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization reserve; and
3. That the provisions made within By-law 5928-16 be adopted to
authorize the Treasurer and the Chief Administrative Officer to
allocate any 2016 surplus or alternatively fund any deficit in the
Water, Wastewater, or Stormwater budgets to or from the appropriate
related reserve accounts; and
4. That the adjustments authorized herein are to occur with an effective
date of December 31, 2016, and which may be made prior to or after
December 31, 2016; and
5. That the Treasurer and Chief Administrative Officer report to Council
through General Committee after the year-end surplus/deficit control
adjustments and allocations have been performed.
(7) IES16-090 – Acceptance of Municipal Services, Brookvalley
Developments (Aurora) Ltd., Registered Plan 65M-4084
1. That Report No. IES16-090 be received; and
2. That ownership, operation and maintenance of the works within the
roads, rights-of-way and other lands dedicated to the Town as
contained within Registered Plan 65M-4084, being Brookvalley
Development Residential Subdivision, be assumed; and
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3. That the necessary by-law be brought forward for enactment to
assume for public use the highways within Registered Plan 65M-4084
and to establish as public highway any applicable reserves.
(8) PBS16-096 – Application for Exemption from Part Lot Control,
Countrywide Homes at Aurora, Blocks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and
6, Plan 65M-4467, File Number: PLC-2016-14, Related
File Numbers: SUB-2011-04, ZBA-2011-12
1. That Report No. PBS16-96 be received; and
2. That the Application for Exemption from Part Lot Control submitted by
Countrywide Homes at Aurora to divide Blocks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6,
Plan 65M-4467, into 33 townhouse lots, be approved; and
3. That the implementing Part Lot Control Exemption by-law be
presented at a future Council meeting.
(9) PBS16-097 – Delegated Development Agreements, 2016 Summary
Report
1. That Report No. PBS16-097 be received for information.
(10) PBS16-101 – Planning Applications Status List
1. That Report No. PBS16-101 be received for information.
(11) Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes of October 25, 2016
1. That the Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee
meeting minutes of October 25, 2016, be received for information.
(12) Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of November 2,
2016
1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
November 2, 2016, be received; and
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2. 2017 Draft Repair & Replacement Capital Project Referred
from Special General Committee – 2017 Capital Budget
Meeting of October 15, 2016; Re: Capital Project 72259 –
Victoria Hall – Accessibility Ramp Installation
(a) That Capital Project 72259 – Victoria Hall – Accessibility
Ramp Installation be approved as an initial accessible
feature; and
(b) That an accessible entranceway with automatic door openers
and an accessible universal washroom be approved; and
(c) That additional accessible features to facilitate possible
future uses of the building, including visual and audible
building alert and alarm signals, be considered; and
(d) That any future proposed renovation plans for Victoria Hall
be submitted to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for
review and comment.
(13) Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of November 14, 2016
1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of November
14, 2016, be received; and
1. HAC16 -015 – Heritage Permit Application, 70-72 Centre
Street, File Number: NE-HCD-HPA-16-09
(a) That Heritage Permit Application NE-HCD-HPA-16-03 be
approved to permit the demolition of a 9.25m2 accessory
structure (mudroom); and
(b) That, in the removal of the 9.25m2 accessory structure, that
the Owner minimize any damage to the main building.
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2. HAC16-016 – Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora
Registrar of Properties of Cultural Heritage
Value or Interest, 111 Metcalfe Street
(a) That the property located at 111 Metcalfe Street be removed
from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage
Value or Interest.
New Business Motion No. 1
1. That staff investigate opportunities for signage to identify the
North East Heritage District.
(14) Memorandum from Mayor Dawe, Re: Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights – October 28,
2016
1. That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority Board Meeting Highlights – October 28, 2016, be received
for information.
(15) PRCS16-048 – Award of Tender PRS 2016-59 Construction of Multi-
Purpose Synthetic Turf Sports Field at Stewart
Burnett Park
1. That Report No. PRCS16-048 be received; and
2. That Tender PRS 2016-59 Construction of Multi-Purpose Synthetic
Turf Sports Field at Stewart Burnett Park be awarded to Rutherford
Contracting Ltd. in the amount of $1,956,936, excluding taxes; and
3. 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.
(16) PBS16-091 – Applications for Official Plan Amendment, Draft Plan
of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment, Leslie
– Wellington Developments Inc., 1289 Wellington
Street East, Part of Block 13 and Part of Block 2, Plan
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65M-3436, File Numbers: SUB-2016-01, OPA-2016-01
and ZBA-2016-03
1. That Report No. PBS16-091 be received; and
2. That Application to Amend the Official Plan File No. OPA-2016-01
(Leslie – Wellington Developments Inc.) to re-designate the land use
to allow single detached uses on the subject lands be approved; and
3. That Application to Amend the Zoning By-law File No. ZBA-2016-03
(Leslie – Wellington Developments Inc.) to implement the proposed
draft plan of subdivision be approved; and
4. That Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision File No. SUB-2016-01
(Leslie – Wellington Developments Inc.), to allow the development of
145 single detached dwellings on the subject lands be approved,
subject to the conditions outlined in Schedule “A” of this report; and
5. That the implementing Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments
be presented at a future Council Meeting; and
6. That a total of 145 units of water and sewage capacity be allocated to
the Draft Plan of Subdivision; and
7. That the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute a
Subdivision Agreement, including any and all documents and all of
the Agreements referenced in the Conditions of Draft Plan Approval,
including any ancillary agreements required to give effect to same.
(17) Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of
November 17, 2016
1. That the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting minutes
of November 17, 2016, be received; and
1. Proposed New Terms of Reference for Parks and Recreation
Advisory Committee
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(a) That the proposed new Terms of Reference for the Parks
and Recreation Advisory Committee be endorsed and
implemented in 2017.
New Business Motion No. 1
(a) That staff be directed to investigate the feasibility of control
and/or eradication of invasive species in Aurora and report
back.
New Business Motion No. 2
(a) That the development of Library Square be endorsed.
(18) Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes of
November 18, 2016
1. That the Trails and Active Transportation Committee meeting minutes
of November 18, 2016, be received; and
1. Extract from Council Meeting of October 11, 2016
Re: Item 1(6), Report No. PRCS16-044 – Leslie Street
Underpasses Construction
(a) That the construction of Leslie Street Underpass C be
approved and funded as recommended by staff in Report No.
PRCS16-044.
New Business Motion No. 1
(a) That the proposed option to demolish the former library at 56
Victoria Street, and the former seniors centre at 52 Victoria
Street, be endorsed; and
(b) That any development proposal criteria include affordable
housing or mixed uses.
New Business Motion No. 2
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(a) That staff be directed to investigate the possibility of cost
sharing with the Town of Newmarket in the construction of
Leslie Street Underpass C; and
(b) That any potential cost sharing not be contingent on the
approval of the Town of Aurora’s 50 per cent share in the
construction costs of Leslie Street Underpass C.
(19) Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of November
24, 2016
1. That the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
November 24, 2016, be received; and
New Business Motion No. 1
(a) That staff be directed to investigate the feasibility of
eliminating single-use plastic bottles at all Town facilities, and
report back; and
(b) That a “bring your own bottle” initiative be implemented at all
Town facilities.
New Business Motion No. 2
(a) That the concept plans for Library Square and Town Park,
and removal of the former library and seniors centre, be
endorsed; and
(b) That green and sustainable development aspects are
incorporated in the final designs.
New Business Motion No. 3
(a) That staff be directed to investigate the feasibility of
containment or removal of phragmites, and report back to
Council within the first quarter of 2017; and
(b) That a public education strategy be developed, regarding
phragmites, dog-strangling vine, and Japanese knotwood.
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New Business Motion No. 4
(a) That staff be directed to investigate the feasibility of joining
the ClimateWise Business Network.
2. Special General Committee – 2017 Operating Budget Review Meeting
Minutes of November 14, November 21, and November 28-29, 2016
1. That the Special General Committee – 2017 Operating Budget Review
meeting minutes of November 14, November 21, and November 28-29,
2016, be received for information.
5. Memorandum from Director of Financial Services/Treasurer
Re: 2016 Operating Budget Forecast Update – as of October 31, 2016
1. That the memorandum regarding 2016 Operating Budget Forecast Update
– as of October 31, 2016, be received for information.
6. Memorandum from Mayor Dawe
Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting
Highlights – November 25, 2016
1. That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority Board Meeting Highlights – November 25, 2016, be received for
information.
7. Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of
December 5, 2016
1. That the Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee meeting
minutes of December 5, 2016, be received for information.
Carried
8. Delegations
(a) Jim Helkie, Resident
Re: Item 1(2) IES16-088 – Award of Recycling and Garbage Contract for
Northern Six Partnership
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Mr. Helkie expressed concerns regarding the current waste service provider
and spoke in opposition of awarding the recycling and waste contract.
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Thom
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 1(2).
Carried
(b) Geraldine and Sunny Matheson, Residents
Re: Item 8 – Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of December
12, 2016
Ms. Geraldine Matheson, of 52 Harrison Avenue, spoke in support of removing
her house from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or
Interest.
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 8.
Carried
9. Consideration of Items Requiring Separate Discussion
1. General Committee Meeting Report of December 6, 2016
(2) IES16-088 – Award of Recycling and Garbage Collection Contract for
Northern Six Partnership
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Kim
1. That Report No. IES16-088 be received; and
2. That Tender CRP2016-0210 for the collection of recycling and garbage
materials be awarded to Green For Life Environmental Inc. for a period of
eight (8) years starting January 1, 2018; and
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3. That the Mayor and Town Clerk, in concert with the other five (5)
municipalities of the Northern Six Municipalities of York Region, be
authorized to execute the necessary Agreement, including any and all
documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to same; and
4. That the 2018 contract award value be $2,290,000 excluding taxes for
Aurora’s waste collection cost; and
5. That annual increases be based on the cost escalation protocol
established in the tender documents based on established inflationary
benchmarks; and
6. That the Director of Infrastructure and Environmental Services be
authorized to renew Tender CRP2016-0210 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 ten (10) years;
and
7. 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.
Carried
1. General Committee Meeting Report of December 6, 2016
(6) IES16-089 – Purchase Order Increase for HVAC Services
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Thom
1. That Report No. IES16-089 be received; and
2. That the Contract for Carmichael Engineering Ltd, and Dunlis Mechanical
Services as established through RFP IES 2015-35 be extended to the
2017 option year; and
3. That Purchase Order No. 713 in favour of Carmichael Engineering Ltd. be
increased by $170,000 from the amount of $125,000 to $295,000,
excluding taxes, for the contract term of 2016 and 2017; and
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4. That Purchase Order No. 714 in favour of Dunlis Mechanical Services be
increased by $270,000 from the amount of $125,000 to $395,000,
excluding taxes, for the contract term of 2016 and 2017.
Carried
1. General Committee Meeting Report of December 6, 2016
(20) Correspondence from Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO),
dated December 1, 2016, Re: Federal Infrastructure Phase 2
Incrementality Resolution
Motion to refer
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
1. That the Correspondence from Association of Municipalities of Ontario
(AMO), dated December 1, 2016, regarding Federal Infrastructure Phase 2
Incrementality Resolution, be referred to staff to investigate and report
back regarding options endorsed by other Councils regarding this matter,
including the Region of Halton’s motion regarding Federal Infrastructure
Program/Incrementality Rules.
Motion to refer
Carried
3. FS16-039 – 2017 Operating Budget Final Approval
On a motion of Councillor Abel seconded by Councillor Humfryes, Council consented to
consider Item 3 prior to consideration of Item 1(6).
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
1. That Report No. FS16-039 be received; and
2. That the 2017 Operating Budget summarized in Attachment 1 which
reflects all revisions recommended for approval by the Budget Committee,
resulting in a total tax levy of $41,821,700 and a total expenditure plan of
$60,814,800, and an estimated 3.1% tax increase on the Aurora share,
and a 2.4% residential tax bill increase when combined with the regional
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and education shares of the tax bill, be approved; and
3. That the Town’s full-time staff complement be increased by nine (9) to 221
(excluding Library Board and Central York Fire Services staff) as
presented in Attachment 2 and funded in the 2017 Operating Budget; and
4. That staff prepare the necessary bylaw for adoption by Council to set 2017
tax rates and payment dates.
On a recorded vote the main motion
Carried
Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Voting Yeas: Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Humfryes,
Kim, Pirri, Mrakas, Thom, Thompson,
and Mayor Dawe
Voting Nays: None
4. FS16-040 – 2017 Budget Exclusions Report
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
1. That Report No. FS16-040 be received for information.
Carried
8. Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of December 12, 2016
On a motion of Councillor Thom seconded by Councillor Pirri, Council consented to
consider Item 8 prior to consideration of Item 1(2).
Council considered the Items from the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes in
the following order: Items 3, 1, 2, 4, and 5.
Councillor Pirri advised that he was raising a point of order regarding Council members
exceeding their speaking time limits. Mayor Dawe ruled that only Heritage Advisory
Committee Item 3 was moved at that time, and Councillors would be allowed to speak
to the other items. Councillor Pirri challenged the Chair, and Council voted in favour of
the Chair’s ruling.
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1. HAC16-017 – Heritage Permit Application, 82 Centre Street, File
Number: NE-HCD-HPA-16-10
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
(a) That the following components of Heritage Permit Application NE-
HCD-HPA-16-10 be approved with the following conditions:
i. The proposed double-hung windows on the west side of the
front elevation are proportioned to the satisfaction of Planning
and Building Services; and
ii. The stucco columns be amended in design and materials to
the satisfaction of Planning and Building Services; and
iii. The two-panel Front Door be changed to an arts and craft
style door that incorporates glazing; and
iv. The picture window (in place of the Patio Door) on the east
side of the front elevation be revised to a 6 over 1 double-hung
window; and
v. The sliding vinyl windows on the west elevation be replaced
with 1 or 4 vertical over 1 cottage windows; and
Clause (a) of the main motion
Carried
(b) That Legal Services continue to explore the possibility of laying
charges against the owner for the removal of the window openings
on the east elevation and report back to Council and the Heritage
Advisory Committee.
Clause (b) of the main motion
Carried
2. HAC16-018 – Heritage Permit Application, 15032 Yonge Street
File Number: IV-HPA-16-11
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
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(a) That Heritage Permit Application IV-HPA-16-11 be approved to
remove the existing 39.4m2 addition and construct a new 63m2
addition and accessibility ramp; and
(b) That staff ensure the structural integrity of the original structure is
maintained during the building permit process.
Carried
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of December 12,
2016, be received; and
3. HAC16-019 – Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora
Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or
Interest, 52 Harrison Avenue
(a) That the property located at 52 Harrison Avenue remain listed on
the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or
Interest; and
(b) That the owners continue working with staff to ensure any
proposed new dwelling maintains the heritage character of the
area.
Defeated
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of December 12,
2016, be received; and
3. HAC16-019 – Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora
Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or
Interest, 52 Harrison Avenue
(a) That the property located at 52 Harrison Avenue be removed from
the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or
Interest; and
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(b) That the owners continue working with staff to ensure any proposed
new dwelling maintains the heritage character of the area.
Carried
4. HAC16-020 – Proposed Demolition of Existing Rear Addition and
Accessory Structure to a Listed Heritage Building,
23 Mosley Street
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Thom
(a) That the proposed demolition of the accessory structure at 23
Mosley Street be approved; and
(b) That a structural report prepared by a structural engineer be
submitted to Planning and Building Services to address the
following:
i. The nature of the structural deficiencies of the 59.5m2 rear
addition; and
ii. The structural stability of the original (retained) structure
should the 59.5m2 rear addition be removed; and
(c) That the proposed two storey rear addition is supported in
principle, subject to the following:
i. That the height of the addition is reduced to match the height
of the original (retained) structure; and
(d) That the proposed front porch be approved subject to the
following:
i. The Gothic features of the front elevation and porch be
removed; and
(e) That the Owners of 23 Mosley Street submit a letter to Planning
and Building Services in support and commitment of the future
designation of the property located at 23 Mosley Street under Part
IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and
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(f) That the structural report and revised elevations be brought back
to a future Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting for review.
Carried
5. HAC16-021 – Heritage Permit Application, 74 Centre Street, File
Number: NE-HCD-HPA-16-12
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Thom
(a) That the proposed one-storey single family dwelling, as part of
Heritage Permit Application NE-HCD-HPA-16-12, be approved
provided that the comments received by the applicant in
delegation are found to conform to the Northeast Old Aurora
Heritage Conservation District Plan.
Carried
Councillor Pirri raised a point of privilege in response to a comment made by Mayor
Dawe. Mayor Dawe clarified his statement.
Councillor Thom raised a point of privilege in response to a comment made by Mayor
Dawe. Mayor Dawe clarified his statement.
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: Library Square; and
(b) Councillor Abel
Re: Downtown Revitalization Plan
Motion to defer
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Thom
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That Motion (a) Councillor Abel, Re: Library Square and Motion (b)
Councillor Abel, Re: Downtown Revitalization Plan, be deferred to the
Council meeting of January 31, 2017.
Motion to defer
Carried
11. Regional Report
York Regional Council Highlights – November 17, 2016
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
That the Regional Report of November 17, 2016, be received for information.
Carried
12. New Business/General Information
Councillor Thompson expressed appreciation to staff for bringing forward further
information regarding the 2016 Operating Budget Forecast.
Councillor Abel requested an update regarding the Winter Overnight Parking Pilot
Program in relation to the recent snow event. Staff provided an update and
indicated that the snow clearing was successful.
Councillor Humfryes inquired about the process to nominate municipalities for
awards from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).
New Business Motion No. 1
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
1. That staff provide a quarterly report to Council on waste collection service
levels, including improvements in service, potential problems, and problem
areas within the Town.
Carried
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Councillor Thom inquired about the notice provisions for additional items to the
agenda and requested that information be provided to Council regarding the rules
and criteria.
13. Reading of By-laws
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
That the following by-laws be given first, second, and third readings and enacted:
5928-16 Being a By-law to allocate any 2016 Operating Fund surplus and any
2016 Water and Wastewater Operating Fund surplus or deficit.
5933-16 Being a By-law to levy Interim Property Taxes for the 2017 taxation year.
5934-16 Being a By-law to exempt Blocks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 on Plan 65M-4467
from Part-Lot Control (Country Wide Homes at Aurora Inc.).
5935-16 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 5870-16, to appoint Municipal
By-law Enforcement Officers and Property Standards Officers for The
Corporation of the Town of Aurora.
5936-16 Being a By-law to assume highways on Plan 65M-4084 for public use
(Brookvalley Developments (Aurora) Ltd.).
5940-16 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 5465-12, as amended, to
appoint Building Inspectors for The Corporation of the Town of Aurora.
Carried
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Thom
That the following confirming by-law be given first, second, and third readings and
enacted:
5937-16 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from a Council
Meeting on December 13, 2016.
Carried
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14. Closed Session
None
15. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the meeting be adjourned at 10:54 p.m.
Carried
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Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor Lisa Lyons, Town Clerk
The minutes of the Council meeting of December 13, 2016, received final approval by
Council on January 31, 2017.