MINUTES - Council - 20180522
Town of Aurora
Council Meeting Minutes
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
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, Robin McDougall,
Director of Community Services, Techa van Leeuwen, Director of
Corporate Services, Dan Elliott, Director of Financial Services, Al
Downey, Director of Operations, Marco Ramunno, Director of
Planning and Development Services, Patricia De Sario, Town
Solicitor, Michael de Rond, Town Clerk, and Ishita Soneji,
Council/Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Council consented to recess the meeting at 9:31 p.m. and reconvened at 9:41 p.m.
On a motion of Councillor Humfryes seconded by Councillor Kim, Council consented to
extend the hour past 10:30 p.m.
Mayor Dawe relinquished the Chair to Deputy Mayor Abel at 10:39 p.m. during the
consideration of Motions (b) and (c), and resumed the Chair at 10:50 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
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That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, with the following additions,
be approved:
• Delegation (c) Reg Chappell and Stephen Kimmerer, Sport Aurora;
Re: General Committee Item R7 – CMS18-016 – 100 Vandorf SIderoad –
Hallmark Lands Community Park Design
• Delegation (d) David Heard; Re: Motion (a) Councillor Abel, Re: Post
Secondary Economic Impact Analysis
On a two-thirds vote the motion
Carried
2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50.
3. Community Presentations
(a) Daniele Zanotti, President & CEO, United Way of Toronto & York Region
Re: Update on United Way Campaign
Mr. Zanotti presented an overview of the 2017-2018 United Way Campaign
and expressed his appreciation to the Town staff and Members of Council for
their efforts and contribution towards the campaign.
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the presentation be received for information.
Carried
(b) Stephen Forsey, Aurora Sports Hall of Fame
Re: Announcement of the 2018 Hall of Fame Inductees
Mr. Forsey recognized and announced the names of four Aurora
athletes/official – Paolina Allan, David Morland IV, Robert Bain, and Loring
Doolittle (posthumous) – who will be inducted into the Aurora Sports Hall of
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Fame. He noted that the 2018 Induction Celebration will be held on November
8, 2018 at St. Andrew’s College and further information is available on
www.aurorashof.ca
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the presentation be received for information.
Carried
4. Delegations
(a) Daniel Ger, representing Habitat for Humanity
Re: Motion (c) Mayor Dawe, Re: Deferred Development Charges –
Habitat for Humanity
Mr. Nima Kia, on behalf of Mr. Ger, spoke in support of Motion (c) and
provided an overview of the organization’s scope of work, services, home
ownership model, economics of affordable houses built, and requested
Council to consider the deferral of development charges for future affordable
housing units produced by Habitat GTA.
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Motion (c).
Carried
(b) Martin Ambrose, representing Aurora Soccer Club
Re: General Committee Item R7 – CMS18-016 – 100 Vandorf Sideroad –
Hallmark Lands Community Park Design
Mr. Ambrose expressed concerns regarding the staff recommendations and
emphasized the need for soccer fields at Hallmarks Lands, which would suffice
the growing demands within the community.
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Kim
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That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to General
Committee Item R7.
Carried
(c) Reg Chappell and Stephen Kimmerer, representing Sport Aurora
Re: General Committee Item R7 – CMS18-016 – 100 Vandorf Sideroad –
Hallmark Lands Community Park Design
Mr. Chappell and Mr. Kimmerer emphasized the need for new recreational
space within the Town and requested Members of Council to not consider
alternative uses for Hallmark Lands.
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to General
Committee Item R7.
Carried
(d) David Heard, Resident
Re: Motion (a) Councillor Abel, Re: Post Secondary Impact Analysis
Mr. Heard was not present.
5. Consent Agenda
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Thom
That the following Consent Agenda items, C1 to C3 inclusive, be approved:
C1. Council Meeting Minutes of May 8 , 2018
1. That the Council meeting minutes of May 8, 2018, be adopted as printed
and circulated.
C2. Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes of May 8, 2018
1. That the Council Closed Session meeting minutes of May 8, 2018, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
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C3. Council Closed Session Public Minutes of May 8, 2018
1. That the Council Closed Session Public minutes of May 8, 2018, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried
6. Standing Committee Reports
S1. General Committee Meeting Report of May 15, 2018
Council considered the items pulled for separate discussion in the following order: R7,
R1, and R2.
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
1. That the General Committee meeting report of May 15, 2018, be
received and the following recommendations carried by the Committee
approved, with the exception of sub-items R1, R2, and R7, which were
discussed and voted on separately as recorded below:
(C1) PDS18-046 – Request for Street Name Approval, Certas Home and
Auto Insurance Company, 333 First Commerce Drive,
File Number: STR-2018-01
1. That Report No. PDS18-046 be received; and
2. That the following street name be approved; and
Street “A” Desjardins Way
3. That a by-law to rename the street from State Farm Way to
Desjardins Way be enacted.
(A1 ) Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 4, 2018
1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of April
4, 2018, be received for information.
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(A2) Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes of April 19, 2018
1. That the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory
Committee meeting minutes of April 19, 2018, be received; and
2. That the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory
Committee recommend to Council:
1. Memorandum from Director Community Services
Re: Pricing Policy for Recreation Services
(a) That a consultant be retained to complete a Pricing Policy.
(A3) Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee
Special Meeting Minutes of May 7, 2018
1. That the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory
Committee special meeting minutes of May 7, 2018, be received for
information.
(R1) CMS18-014 – Enhanced Recreation Facility Advertising and
Sponsorship Programs
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
1. That Report No. CMS18-014 be received; and
2. That staff be authorized to implement the enhanced Recreation
Facility Advertising and Recreation Facility Sponsorship programs;
and
3. That the Director of Community Services be given delegated
authority to execute all future recreation facility advertising and
facility sponsorship agreements.
Motion to refer
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
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That Report No. CMS18-014 be referred to staff for further information.
Motion to refer
Carried
(R2) CMS18-015 – Menorah Lighting Ceremony
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
1. That Report No. CMS18-015 be received; and
2. That the addition of a Menorah Lighting Ceremony in partnership
with Chabad Aurora to the annual special events starting in 2018 be
approved; and
3. That funding be approved for the Menorah Lighting Ceremony event
in the amount of $6,200 for 2018 from the Council Operating
Contingency account.
Motion to refer
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
That Report No. CMS18-015 be referred to staff for further review
regarding the partnership with Chabad Aurora.
Motion to refer
Carried
(R3) OPS18-013 – Boardwalk at Kwik Kopy Trail
1. That Report No. OPS18-013 be received; and
2. That the total approved budget for Capital Budget Project No.
73107 – Kwik Kopy Trail be increased to $815,000, representing an
increase of $630,000 to be funded from the Park Development
Charges Reserve.
(R4) PDS18-050 – Application for Site Plan, Roman Catholic Episcopal
Corp. 15347 Yonge Street, File Number: SP-2017-06
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1. That Report No. PDS18-050 be received; and
2. That Site Plan Application File SP-2017-06 (Roman Catholic
Episcopal Corp.) to permit the expansion of the existing Church,
together with a new steeple, reconfiguration of the existing parking
area and restoration to the historical portion of the house fronting on
Catherine Street, be approved; and
3. 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.
(R5) PDS18-054 – Application for Removal of Holding (H) Provisions,
2412872 Ontario Inc. and 2197616 Ontario Inc., 908
Vandorf Sideroad and 14575 Bayview Avenue, Pt Lot
16 Con 2, W Pt 1, 65R-32933 Except 65M-4292, Pt Lot
16 Con 2, Pt 1, 65R-34618, Related Files: ZBA-2007-
12, ZBA-2001-04, SUB-2007-04, and SUB-2001-01, File
Number: ZBA-2007-12(H)That Report No. PDS18-047
be received; and
1. That Report No. PDS18-054 be received; and
2. That the Application to Remove the Holding (H) Provision (ZBA-
2007-12(H)) from Lots 1 to 6 inclusive on the Draft Plan at 14575
Bayview Avenue (SUB-2001-01) and Lots 1 to 20 inclusive on the
approved Draft Plan of Subdivision at 908 Vandorf Sideroad (SUB-
2007-04) be approved; and
3. That the removal of the Holding provision by-laws be presented at a
future Council meeting.
(R6) PDS18-055 – Amendments to the Central Lake Ontario, Toronto
Region and Credit Valley (CTC) Source Protection
Plan
1. That Report No. PDS18-055 be received; and
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2. That the proposed amendments to the Central Lake Ontario,
Toronto Region and Credit Valley (CTC) Source Protection Plan
and Toronto & Region Assessment Report be endorsed; and
3. That the Town Clerk circulate this report and Council resolution to
the Regional Clerk, Chair of the South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe
Source Protection Committee, Chair of the Credit Valley, Toronto
Region and Central Lake Ontario Source Protection Committee,
and Director of the Source Protection Programs Branch, Ministry of
the Environment and Climate Change.
(R7) CMS18-016 – 100 Vandorf Sideroad – Hallmark Lands Community
Park Design
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
1. That Report No. CMS18-016 be received; and
2. That this report satisfy Council’s conditional budget for Capital
Project No. 73287 – Hallmark Lands – Baseball Diamonds in the
amount of $3,000,000; and
3. That staff be authorized to commence detailed design and
tendering process for 100 Vandorf Sideroad and proceed with
Capital Project No. 73287 as presented.
On a tie vote the motion was
Defeated
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
1. That Report No. CMS18-016 be received; and
2. That staff be authorized to commence detailed design and
tendering process for one baseball diamond and one multi-purpose
rectangular field at 100 Vandorf Sideroad.
Defeated
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Due to the absence of Councillor Pirri, as per Section 46 (h) of the Procedure By-law,
item R7 will be placed on the Council meeting agenda of June 12, 2018.
(R8) CS18-011 – Standard Funding Agreements
1. That Report No. CS18-011 be received; and
2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into and execute
standard funding agreements wherein Council has approved a
funding request through the annual budget or by Council resolution.
Carried
7. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
None
8. Motions
(a) Councillor Abel
Re: Post Secondary Economic Impact Analysis
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Kim
Whereas the Town of Aurora and Niagara College, through its Canadian Food
and Wine Institute (CFWI), have entered into a partnership agreement to
establish a post- secondary learning and training campus at the Aurora
Armoury; and
Whereas there are economic and social benefits associated with the presence
of a post-secondary institute (PSI); and
Whereas a report from the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario
(HEQCO) states that measuring the economic impact of a PSI can be done
through an economic impact analysis; and
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Whereas, as stated in the York Region Post-Secondary Investment Strategy,
the economic impacts depend on what type of investment is chosen; and
Whereas those wishing to measure the economic impacts of their institutions,
or understand the methods, findings and limitations in studies done elsewhere,
would do so through an economic impact analysis;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to undertake
an economic impact analysis for the post-secondary Canadian Food and
Wine Institute; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That the report be completed within two Council
meeting cycles, so that Council and the public can be presented with the
report on the economic impact analysis.
Amendment
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the operative clauses be replaced by the following:
“Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff bring back a Terms
of Reference for a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the economic
impact analysis regarding the post-secondary partnership with Niagara
College.”
Defeated
Council consented to vote on each operative clause separately.
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Kim
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to undertake
an economic impact analysis for the post-secondary Canadian Food and
Wine Institute.
Defeated
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2. Be It Further Resolved That the report be completed within two Council
meeting cycles, so that Council and the public can be presented with the
report on the economic impact analysis.
Defeated
(b) Mayor Dawe
Re: Right to Approve Landfill Developments
Moved by Mayor Dawe
Seconded by Councillor Thom
Whereas municipal governments in Ontario do not have the right to approve
landfill projects in their communities, but have authority for making decisions
on all other types of development; and
Whereas this out-dated policy allows private landfill operators to consult with
local residents and municipal Councils, but essentially ignore them; and
Whereas municipalities already have exclusive rights for approving casinos
and nuclear waste facilities within their communities, AND FURTHER that the
province has recognized the value of municipal approval for the siting of power
generation facilities; and
Whereas the recent report from Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner has
found that Ontario has a garbage problem, particularly from Industrial,
Commercial and Institutional (ICI) waste generated within the City of Toronto,
where diversion rates are as low as 15%; and
Whereas municipalities across Ontario are quietly being identified and
targeted as potential landfill sites; and
Whereas municipalities should be considered experts in waste management,
as they are responsible for this within their own communities, and often have
decades’ worth of in-house expertise in managing waste, recycling, and
diversion programs; and
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Whereas municipalities should have the right to approve or reject these
projects, and assess whether the potential economic benefits are of sufficient
value to offset any negative impacts and environmental concerns;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That the Town of Aurora calls upon
the Government of Ontario, and all political parties, to formally grant
municipalities the authority to approve landfill projects in or adjacent to
their communities; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That the Town of Aurora send a copy of this
resolution to the Premier of Ontario and the leader of the Official
Opposition after the June 7, 2018 Provincial Election.
Carried
(c) Mayor Dawe
Re: Deferred Development Charges – Habitat for Humanity
Moved by Mayor Dawe
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
Whereas Habitat for Humanity Canada is a national non-profit organization
working towards a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live;
and
Whereas Habitat for Humanity provides a unique “mortgage” that makes home
ownership affordable for lower income families who provide “sweat equity” of
500 volunteer hours in helping build their home and the homes of others; and
Whereas Habitat for Humanity GTA was able to house 25 families in 2017 in
partnership with various communities; and
Whereas Habitat for Humanity GTA is currently seeking a site to build a home
for a family in need within the Town of Aurora; and
Whereas Habitat for Humanity GTA has requested that development charges
be deferred if and when a location is secured within the Town of Aurora;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That Council support this request;
and
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2. Be It Further Resolved That staff report back to Council on the implications
of a deferral of such development charges; and
3. Be It Further Resolved That staff include a policy and/or process for
managing such requests in future.
Carried
9. Regional Report
None
10. New Business
Councillor Gaertner referred to resident’s concern regarding the timeline of the
road construction on Brookland Avenue, and staff agreed to investigate.
Councillor Gaertner referred to resident’s concern regarding overnight repairs of
train tracks behind Thompkins Crescent, and staff agreed to investigate and follow
up with Metrolinx.
11. Public Service Announcements
Councillor Thom congratulated the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on their wedding.
Councillor Humfryes extended a reminder regarding the Aurora Farmers’ Market
and Artisan Fair, which is held each Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Town Park,
and noted that the Grand Opening will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2018.
Mayor Dawe announced that the “Name Your Square” contest will be open until
May 31, 2018, and more information is available on
placespeak.com/nameyoursqaure
Mayor Dawe extended his regards to everyone involved for conducting a
successful opening of the Thomas Coates Park (formerly Mavrinac Park).
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12. By-laws
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Thom
That the following by-laws be enacted:
(a) By-law Number 6078-18 Being a By-law to appoint Municipal By-law
Enforcement Officers and Property Standards Officers for The Corporation of
the Town of Aurora.
(b) By-law Number 6079-18 Being a By-law to exempt Blocks 23, 24, and 25 on
Plan 65M-4467 from Part-Lot Control (Brookfield Home (Ontario) Aurora
Limited).
(c) By-law Number 6080-18 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6000-17,
as amended, to remove a Holding “(H)” symbol (2412872 Ontario Inc. and
2197616 Ontario Inc.).
(d) By-law Number 6081-18 Being a By-law to set and levy the rates of Taxation
for the taxation year 2018
Carried
13. Closed Session
None
14. Confirming By-law
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the following confirming by-law be enacted:
By-law Number 6082-18 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting
from a Council Meeting on May 22, 2018.
Carried
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15. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the meeting be adjourned at 10:56 p.m.
Carried
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Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk