MINUTES - Council - 20170328
Town of Aurora
Council Meeting Minutes
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Attendance
Council Members Mayor Dawe (departed 9:07 p.m.) in the Chair; Councillors Abel,
Humfryes, Kim, Mrakas, Pirri, and Thompson
Members Absent Councillors Gaertner and Thom
Other Attendees Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, Techa van
Leeuwen, Director of Corporate Services, Dan Elliott, Director of
Financial Services, Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and
Building Services, Al Downey, Director of Parks, Recreation and
Cultural Services, Stephanie Mackenzie-Smith, Manager of
Corporate Communications, Patricia De Sario, Town Solicitor,
Samantha Yew, Deputy Clerk, and Linda Bottos, Council/
Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
On a motion of Councillor Mrakas seconded by Councillor Thompson, Council
consented to recess the meeting at 9:07 p.m. On a motion of Councillor Mrakas
seconded by Councillor Kim, Council consented to reconvene the meeting at 9:17 p.m.
Deputy Mayor Abel assumed the Chair at 9:17 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
On a motion of Councillor Mrakas seconded by Councillor Pirri, Council consented on a
two-thirds vote to waive the requirements of the Procedure By-law to allow the addition
of Delegations (d) and (e).
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Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, with the following additions,
be approved:
• Delegation (c) Kent Taylor, Taylor Design Group Inc.; Re: Item R2 – Summary
of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2017-02; Re: Heritage Advisory
Committee Meeting Minutes of February 13, 2017
• Delegation (d) Bob Lepp, Resident; Re: Item R2 – Summary of Committee
Recommendations Report No. 2017-02; Re: Parks, Recreation and Cultural
Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 16, 2017
• Delegation (e) Helen Clarke, Resident; Re: Item R2 – Summary of Committee
Recommendations Report No. 2017-02; Re: Parks, Recreation and Cultural
Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 16, 2017
Carried
2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
Councillor Mrakas declared a pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act respecting Motion (c) Councillor Thompson, Re: York University GO
Train Station, as a family member works at York University and is a regular user of
the GO Train Station.
3. Presentations
(a) Nick Spensieri, Director, Corridor Infrastructure, and Erin Moroz,
Director, Communications and Community Relations, Metrolinx
Re: Update on Metrolinx Projects and GO Expansion Plans
On a motion of Councillor Thompson seconded by Councillor Kim, Council consented
on a two-thirds vote to waive the requirements of the Procedure By-law to extend the
time allowed for the presentation past ten minutes.
Mr. Spensieri and Ms. Moroz presented an update on the GO Expansion
Program including an overview of the Barrie Corridor Program, planned
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service improvements, electrification, new track and stations, infrastructure in
Aurora, level crossings and grade separations, and community engagement.
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the presentation be received for information.
Carried
4. Delegations
(a) Klaus Wehrenberg, Resident
Re: Metrolinx – Trail Crossings
Mr. Wehrenberg stated that Aurora is strongly pro-trails and referenced survey
statistics that show high support for a trails infrastructure in Aurora. He
expressed concern regarding the lack of commitment from Metrolinx to invest
in grade-separated trail crossings, as demonstrated at public meetings and in
a level crossing strategy report prepared by Metrolinx in February.
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
That the comments of the delegation be received for information.
Carried
(b) Reg Chappell, representing Ducks Swimming, Sport Aurora
Re: Item R2 – Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No.
2017-02; Re: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory
Committee Meeting Minutes of February 16, 2017
Mr. Chappell noted that most of the current sports facilities in Aurora are at
capacity and the population growth is ahead of past planning expectations. He
expressed support for the recommendation of the Parks, Recreation and
Cultural Services Committee to move forward the discussions for a new, multi-
purpose sports facility, and made suggestions to facilitate community input.
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Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item R2.
Carried
(c) Kent Taylor, Taylor Design Group Inc.
Re: Item R2 – Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No.
2017-02; Re: Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of
February 13, 2017
Mr. Taylor expressed support for the recommendation in the Heritage Advisory
Committee Meeting Minutes of February 13, 2017, respecting Item 1, HAC17-
001 – Request to Demolish a Property on the Aurora Register of Properties of
Cultural Heritage Value or Interest, 14574 Leslie Street.
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item R2.
Carried
(d) Bob Lepp, Resident
Re: Item R2 – Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No.
2017-02; Re: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory
Committee Meeting Minutes of February 16, 2017
Mr. Lepp expressed concerns regarding the off-leash dog park with respect to
the gate, fencing, ground cover, safety issues, maintenance, and parking lot.
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item R2.
Carried
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(e) Helen Clarke, Resident
Re: Item R2 – Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No.
2017-02; Re: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory
Committee Meeting Minutes of February 16, 2017
Ms. Clarke spoke in support of the leash-free dog park and the
recommendation of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory
Committee. She acknowledged some of the issues and improvements to be
made respecting fencing, wood chips, maintenance, parking lot, lighting,
water, and accessibility. Ms. Clarke further noted that volunteers play a vital
role in maintaining the park.
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item R2.
Carried
5. Consent Agenda
Council consented to consider Item C7, Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
Minutes of March 1, 2017, under the Regular Agenda section as Item R3.
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the following Consent Agenda item be approved:
C1. General Committee Meeting Report of March 21, 2017
1. That the General Committee meeting report of March 21, 2017, be
received and the following recommendations carried by the Committee
approved.
(C1) FS17-008 – Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for
Members of Council, Committees and Local Boards
1. That Report No. FS17-008 be received for information.
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(C2) PRCS17-005 – Aurora Town Park Building Roof and Painting
Maintenance for the Bandshell and Washroom
1. That Report No. PRCS17-005 be received; and
2. That this report satisfy Council’s conditional budget approval for
Capital Project No. 73190 Town Park Bandshell and Washroom
Building Roof and Painting Maintenance; and
3. That staff be authorized to proceed with Capital Project No. 73190
Town Park Bandshell and Washroom Building Roof and Painting
Maintenance.
(C3) PBS17-011 – Request for Street Name Approval, BG Properties
Aurora Inc., 14222, 14314, 14358 and 14378 Yonge
Street, File Number: CDM-2016-03, Related File
Numbers: SUB-2012-03, ZBA-2012-16
1. That Report No. PBS17-011 be received; and
2. That the following street names be approved for the proposed
private roads within the approved Plan of Condominium, CDM-
2016-03:
Street “A” Butternut Ridge Trail
Street “B” Cannon Valley Court
Street “C” Cottonwood Hollow Court
(C4) PBS17-014 – Request for Street Name Approval, Leslie-Wellington
Developments Inc., 1289 Wellington Street East, File
Number: SUB-2016-01, Related File Numbers: OPA-
2016-01, ZBA-2016-03
1. That Report No. PBS17-014 be received; and
2. That the following street names be approved for the proposed roads
within the approved Plan of Subdivision, SUB-2016-01:
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Street “A” Kaleia Avenue
Street “B” Touch Gold Crescent
Street “C” Botelho Circle
(C5) Finance Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of January 25, 2017
1. That the Finance Advisory Committee meeting minutes of January
25, 2017, be received for information.
(C6) Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 1,
2017
1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
February 1, 2017, be received for information.
(C7) Governance Review Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Minutes of
February 10, 2017
1. That the Governance Review Ad Hoc Committee meeting minutes
of February 10, 2017, be received for information.
(C8) Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes of February 22, 2017
1. That the Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee
meeting minutes of February 22, 2017, be received for information.
(C9) Finance Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 22, 2017
1. That the Finance Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February
22, 2017, be received for information.
(R1) FS17-005 – 2017 Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Operations
and Rates Budget
1. That Report No. FS17-005 be received; and
2. That the 2017 combined Water, Wastewater and Stormwater
budget of $22,620,969 be approved; and
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3. That the 2017 retail water rate of $2.29 per cubic meter and the
retail wastewater rate of $2.04 per cubic meter of water be
approved; and
4. That the 2017 flat rate stormwater charge of $5.01 per unit per
month for residential and condominium properties and $63.63 per
unit per month for metered non-residential commercial/industrial
and multi-residential properties be approved; and
5. That the new approved retail water, retail wastewater and
stormwater charge rates become effective for all billings issued by
the Town on or after May 1, 2017, and be retroactive for all
consumption newly billed on such billings; and
6. That the 2017 bulk water purchase rate of $4.33 per cubic meter
dispensed effective May 1, 2017 be approved; and
7. That the necessary by-law be enacted to implement the 2017 retail
water rate, retail wastewater rate, stormwater charge and bulk water
purchase rate.
(R2) IES17-009 – Water Meter Replacement Program Contract Renewal
Additional Information
1. That Report No. IES17-009 be received; and
2. That WAMCO be awarded the contract for the replacement of up to
1,500 meters in 2017 at a cost of up to $502,500 excluding taxes
under the single source provisions of the Purchasing By-law, and the
Director of Infrastructure and Environmental Services be authorized
to renew the contract with WAMCO for 2018 and 2019 pending an
annual analysis and performance review by the Director; and
3. That the Director of Infrastructure and Environmental Services be
authorized to execute the necessary agreements, including any and
all documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to
same.
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(R3) FS17-007 – Development Charges Forecast for JOC and Firehall
Projects
1. That Report No. FS17-007 be received; and
2. That the construction phase of the Fire Station 4-5 Capital Project
No. 21006 be funded as set out in Report No. FS17-001, with the
final budget and funding to be approved at time of construction
tender award.
(R4) PRCS17-007 – Amendments to the 2017 Fees and Charges By-law
1. That Report No. PRCS17-007 be received; and
2. That a by-law be enacted to amend Schedule “D” of the 2017 Fees
and Charges By-law.
(R5) PRCS17-006 – Tax Exempt Status for Sports Dome and Tennis
Dome
1. That Report No. PRCS17-006, Tax Exempt Status for Sports Dome
and Tennis Dome, be referred back to staff for consideration of
Council’s comments and to bring back a separate report on each
facility providing further information.
(R6) IES17-010 – Award of Tender 2017-06-IES – For the
Reconstruction of Algonquin Crescent and Haida
Drive from Algonquin Crescent to Aurora Heights
Drive
1. That Report No. IES17-010 be received; and
2. That Tender 2017-06-IES – For the reconstruction of Algonquin
Crescent and Haida Drive from Algonquin Crescent to Aurora
Heights Drive be awarded to Mar-King Construction Company
Limited in the amount of $1,456,100.51, 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.
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(R7) IES17-011 – Replacement of Shell and Tube Brine Chillers in the
McAlpine Ford and McAlpine Lincoln Arenas at the
Aurora Community Centre
1. That Report No. IES17-011 be received; and
2. That a single source contract for the replacement of the shell and
tube brine chillers in both McAlpine Ford and McAlpine Lincoln
arenas at the Aurora Community Centre (ACC) be awarded to
CIMCO Refrigeration in the amount of $367,480, excluding taxes.
(R8) IES17-013 – LED Lighting for the SARC and ACC Facilities
1. That Report No. IES17-013 be received; and
2. That a single source contract for LED lighting for the pool and the
two (2) arenas in the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (SARC)
building be awarded to Conrad Lighting Solutions in the amount of
$281,306 excluding taxes; and
3. That a single source Contract for LED lighting for the two (2) arenas
in the Aurora Community Centre (ACC) building be awarded to
Conrad Lighting Solutions in the amount of $157,892 excluding
taxes.
(R9) PBS17-018 – Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Site
Plan, Marie Debono, 24 Larmont Street, Part of Lot
12, South Side of Wellington Street, Registered Plan
68, File Numbers: ZBA-2016-10, SP-2016-07
1. That Report No. PBS17-018 be received; and
2. That the Application to Amend the Zoning By-law File Number ZBA-
2016-10 (Marie Debono), to rezone the subject lands from “Special
Mixed Density Residential (R5) Zone” to “Special Mixed Density
Residential (R5) Exception Zone” to allow a business and
professional office be approved; and
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3. That Site Plan Application File Number SP-2016-07 (Marie Debono)
to permit development of the subject lands for a business and
professional office be approved; and
4. That the implementing Zoning By-law Amendment be presented at
a future Council meeting; and
5. That the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the site
plan agreement, including any and all documents and ancillary
agreements required to give effect to same.
(R10) PRCS17-008 – Engagement of a Design Architect and Scheduling
for the new Central York Fire Services Fire Hall,
Headquarters, and Training Centre
1. That Report No. PRCS17-008 be received; and
2. That RFP PRCS 2017-47 for Design and Project Management
Services for the Construction of a Fire Hall (4-5) be awarded to
Thomas Brown Architects Inc. in the amount of $600,000, excluding
disbursements and taxes; and
3. That staff be authorized to proceed with the Design Phase; and
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.
Carried
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
That the following Consent Agenda items be approved:
C2. Council Meeting Minutes of February 28, 2017
1. That the Council meeting minutes of February 28, 2017, be adopted as
printed and circulated.
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C3. Council Closed Session Minutes of February 28, 2017
1. That the Council Closed Session minutes of February 28, 2017, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
C4. Council Closed Session Public Minutes of February 28, 2017
1. That the Council Closed Session Public minutes of February 28, 2017,
be adopted as printed and circulated.
C5. FS17-017 – Additional Information to Report No. IES17-013 – LED
Lighting for the SARC and ACC Facilities
1. That Report No. FS17-017 be received for information.
C8. Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 13, 2017
1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February 13,
2017, be received for information.
C9. Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of March 6, 2017
1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of March 6,
2017, be received for information.
C10. Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes of February 16, 2017
1. That the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee
meeting minutes of February 16, 2017, be received for information.
Carried
C6. Memorandum from Mayor Dawe, Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority Board Meeting Highlights of February 24, 2017
Motion to defer
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
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That Item C6, Memorandum from Mayor Dawe, Re: Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of February 24, 2017, be
deferred to the Council meeting of April 11, 2017.
Motion to defer
Carried
6. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
Items were discussed in the following order: R2 (tabled), R3 (formerly C7), R1, and
R2 (removed from table).
R1. CS17-008 – Magna Golf Club – Fireworks Display
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
1. That Report No. CS17-008 be received; and
2. That the setting off of a Fireworks Display to honour a local business
man at a birthday celebration at the Magna Golf Club on April 1, 2017,
between 8:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., be approved.
Carried
R2. Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2017-02
On a motion of Councillor Abel seconded by Councillor Pirri, Council consented to
consider Item R2 following consideration of Delegation (e). Council requested to
consider each Committee in the Summary separately.
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
1. That Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2017-02 be
received; and
2. That the Committee recommendations contained within this report
respecting the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory
Committee Meeting Minutes of February 16, 2017, be approved.
Carried
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On a motion of Councillor Pirri seconded by Councillor Mrakas, Council consented to
table Item R2 prior to consideration of the Consent Agenda. On a motion of Councillor
Pirri seconded by Councillor Mrakas, Council consented to remove Item R2 from the
table following consideration of Item R1.
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
1. That the Committee recommendations contained within this report
respecting the Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Minutes of March
1, 2017, be approved, including the amended recommendation under
Delegation (e) Jamie MacDonald, Music Aurora, Re: Canada 150 Music
Festival, which now reads “That staff be directed to work with Music
Aurora and report back to the Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee.”; and
2. That the Committee recommendations contained within this report
respecting the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February
13, 2017, and March 6, 2017, be approved.
Carried
R3. Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Minutes of March 1, 2017
Council considered Item R3 (formerly Item C7) prior to consideration of Item R1.
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Kim
1. That the Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee meeting minutes of March 1,
2017, be received for information.
Amendment
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the recommendation under Delegation (e) Jamie MacDonald, Music
Aurora, Re: Canada 150 Music Festival, be amended by deleting the
words “and investigate the feasibility of creating a summer music
festival,” so that the recommendation will read “That staff be directed to
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work with Music Aurora and report back to the Canada 150 Ad Hoc
Committee.”
Carried
Main motion as amended
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Kim
1. That the Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee meeting minutes of March 1,
2017, be received; and
2. That the recommendation under Delegation (e) Jamie MacDonald,
Music Aurora, Re: Canada 150 Music Festival, be amended to read
“That staff be directed to work with Music Aurora and report back to
the Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee.”
On a recorded vote the main motion as amended
Carried
Yeas: 5 Nays: 1
Voting Yeas: Councillors Abel, Humfryes, Kim,
Mrakas, and Thompson
Voting Nays: Councillor Pirri
Absent: Councillors Gaertner, Thom, and Mayor
Dawe
7. Notices of Motion
None
8. Motions
(a) Councillor Mrakas
Re: By-law Right-of-Entry Powers
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
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Whereas the provinces of Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan all require that
bylaw officers give reasonable notice before showing up on private property;
and
Whereas they must then seek a warrant if the property owner does not give
permission for them to take a look about;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff report back to Council
with a notification process to private property owners where rights of entry
to properties will be exercised; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That the staff report shall identify protocols where
immediate access to property is required, to ensure public health and
safety, and protection of property and/or the environment.
Amendment
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the main motion be amended by inserting the following clause after
the first clause:
Be It Further Resolved That staff provide the options available for
when a property owner refuses permission or is absent, including the
option of requiring a warrant, to ensure public health and safety, and
protection of property and/or the environment.
Carried
Main motion as amended
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff report back to Council
with a notification process to private property owners where rights of entry
to properties will be exercised; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That staff provide the options available for
when a property owner refuses permission or is absent, including the
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option of requiring a warrant, to ensure public health and safety, and
protection of property and/or the environment; and
3. Be It Further Resolved That the staff report shall identify protocols where
immediate access to property is required, to ensure public health and
safety, and protection of property and/or the environment.
On a recorded vote the main motion as amended
Carried
Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Voting Yeas: Councillors Abel, Humfryes, Kim,
Mrakas, Pirri, and Thompson
Voting Nays: None
Absent: Councillors Gaertner, Thom, and Mayor
Dawe
(b) Mayor Dawe
Re: By-law Number 5642-14 – Relating to the Keeping, Licensing and
Controlling of Animals in the Town of Aurora
Motion to defer
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That Motion (b) Mayor Dawe, Re: By-law Number 5642-14 – Relating to the
Keeping, Licensing and Controlling of Animals in the Town of Aurora, be deferred
to the Council meeting of April 11, 2017.
Motion to defer
Carried
(c) Councillor Thompson
Re: York University GO Train Station
On a motion of Councillor Thompson seconded by Councillor Abel, Council consented
to consider Motion (c) following Presentation (a).
Councillor Mrakas did not participate in the discussion or voting on this item.
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Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
Whereas Metrolinx is discussing the potential closure of the York University
GO Train Station; and
Whereas the York University GO Train Station has been operating for 14 years
and provides an essential transit access point to York’s Keele Campus and the
businesses surrounding the area; and
Whereas York University has more than 53,000 students and 14,000 staff and
faculty members who commute daily to the Keele Campus; and
Whereas York University’s Secondary Plan predicts significant future growth
with up to 24,500 new residents and over 20,000 new jobs on the land
surrounding the University; and
Whereas the University has implemented many initiatives to reduce the use of
single-occupant vehicles including a dedicated shuttle bus service between the
Keele campus and the York University GO Train Station;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That a letter be sent to Metrolinx
requesting that it not close the York University GO Train Station on
Canarctic Drive; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That a copy of the letter be sent to our local MPP’s
office, Regional Council, York University and all municipalities within York
Region and along the Barrie rail corridor.
On a recorded vote the motion
Carried
Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Voting Yeas: Councillors Abel, Humfryes, Kim, Pirri,
Thompson, and Mayor Dawe
Voting Nays: None
Absent: Councillors Gaertner, Mrakas, and
Thom
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9. Regional Report
York Regional Council Highlights – March 23, 2017
Motion to defer
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the Regional Report of March 23, 2017, be deferred to the Council meeting of
April 11, 2017.
Motion to defer
Carried
10. New Business
Councillor Pirri noted that the federal budget was recently announced and many of
the issues for which FCM (Federation of Canadian Municipalities) advocated were
addressed, including investments, affordable housing, and transit. He advised that
the FCM report would be brought forward to Council when available.
Councillor Mrakas noted that the federal government has decided to cut the non-
refundable public transit tax credit.
11. Public Service Announcements
Deputy Mayor Abel extended a reminder that Aurora’s Easter Egg Hunt will be held
on Saturday, April 15, 2017, at the Aurora Seniors’ Centre from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
12. By-laws
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the following by-laws be enacted:
(a) 5964-17 Being a By-law to exempt Block 13 on Plan 65M-4467 from Part-Lot
Control (Country Wide Homes at Aurora Inc.).
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(b) 5965-17 Being a By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 13.
(c) 5966-17 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law Number 2213-78, as
amended (Cwenar & Worthman – 19-21 Machell Avenue).
(d) 5967-17 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.
(e) 5968-17 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 5920-16 to govern the
proceedings of Council and Committee meetings of the Town of
Aurora.
(f) 5969-17 Being a By-law to appoint a Clerk and to delegate certain authority to
the Clerk on behalf of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora.
Carried
13. Closed Session
None
14. Confirming By-law
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
That the following confirming by-law be enacted:
5970-17 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from a Council
Meeting on March 28, 2017.
Carried
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15. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the meeting be adjourned at 10:21 p.m.
Carried
_________________________________ _________________________________
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor Samantha Yew, Deputy Clerk
The minutes of the Council meeting of March 28, 2017, are subject to final approval by
Council on April 11, 2017.