MINUTES - Council - 20180918
Town of Aurora
Council Meeting Minutes
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Attendance
Council Members Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Abel (departed at 8:05 p.m.),
Gaertner (departed at 7:37 p.m.), Humfryes, Mrakas, Pirri, Thom,
and Thompson
Members Absent Councillor Kim
Other Attendees Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, Robin McDougall,
Director of Community Services, Clayton Pereira, Acting Director
of Financial Services, Sara Tienkamp, Acting Director of
Operational Services, Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and
Development Services, Stephanie Mackenzie-Smith, Manager of
Corporate Communications, Patricia De Sario, Town Solicitor,
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk, and Ishita Soneji,
Council/Committee Coordinator
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Dawe relinquished the Chair to Deputy Mayor Abel at 8:01 p.m. during the
consideration of Motion (a), and resumed the Chair at 8:04 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, with the following addition,
be approved:
• Replacement of By-law (c) Being a By-law to exempt Part of Block 58 and
Block 59 on Registered Plan M-2034 (Aurora (HGD) Inc.)
Carried
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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
None
4. Delegations
(a) LCol Ferguson Mobbs, Rtd. representing 140 Aurora Royal Canadian Air
Cadets
Re: Motion (a) Mayor Dawe; Re: Freedom of the City to 140 Aurora
Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron
Captain Rosemarie D’Aguire, on behalf of LCol Mobbs, from the 140 Aurora
Royal Canadian Air Cadets, and Captain Sue Lusk from the Queen’s York
Rangers 2799 Army Cadet Corps (QYRACC) requested Members of Council
to grant “Freedom of the City” to their respective units to celebrate the youth
involvement of cadets in Aurora by conducting two Freedom of City parades in
2019. It was noted that in 2019, the 140 Aurora Royal Canadian Air Cadets will
be celebrating their 30th anniversary, and the QYRACC will celebrate more
than 50 years.
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Motion (a).
Carried
(b) Allison Halls and Rick Perry, Residents
Re: Motion (b) Councillor Gaertner; Re: Consultant for Stable
Neighbourhoods
Ms. Halls expressed concern regarding the timeline of the ongoing Stable
Neighbourhoods review and requested Members of Council to consider hiring
a consultant to support the review.
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Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Motion (b)
Carried
5. Consent Agenda
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the following Consent Agenda Items, C1 to C5 inclusive, be approved:
C1. Council Meeting Minutes of July 24, 2018
1. That the Council Meeting minutes of July 24, 2018, be adopted as printed
and circulated.
C2. Council Closed Session Minutes of July 17, 2018
1. That the Council Closed Session minutes of the July 17, 2018, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
C3. Council Closed Session Public Minutes of July 17, 2018
1. That the Council Closed Session Public minutes of July 17, 2018, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
C4. Council Closed Session Minutes of July 24, 2018
1. That the Council Closed Session minutes of the July 24, 2018, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
C5. Council Closed Session Public Minutes of July 24, 2018
1. That the Council Closed Session Public minutes of July 24, 2018, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried
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6. Standing Committee Reports
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
That the following Standing Committee Report, Item S1, be received and the
recommendations carried by the Committees approved, with the exception of sub-
items S1(R4-3), S1(R5), S1(R6), and S1(R8), which were discussed and voted on
separately as recorded below:
S1. General Committee Meeting Report of September 11, 2018
(4b) Delegation (b) – Ariana Dalie; Re: Ban of plastic straws in Aurora
restaurants
1. That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to
staff for report.
Carried
(C1) Memorandum from Mayor Dawe
Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Board Meeting Highlights of June 22, 2018
1. That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of June 22, 2018
be received for information.
Carried
(A1 ) Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of July 9 , 2018
1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of July 9,
2018, be received; and
2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
(1) HAC18-012 – Wellington Street Building Evaluations, 136
Wellington Street East, “Railroad Hotel”; 124
Wellington Street East, “Baldwin’s Restaurant”
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(a) That 136 Wellington Street East “Railroad Hotel” and 124
Wellington Street East “Baldwin’s Restaurant” be designated
under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
(3) Memorandum from Manager, Parks and Fleet
Re: Tree Removal Permit Application – 61 Spruce Street
(a) That the removal of American Elm tree be approved; and
(b) That precautionary measures be taken to ensure the safety and
protection of the root system of the adjacent Sugar Maple tree.
Carried
(A2 ) Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes of July 25, 2018
1. That the Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee
meeting minutes of July 25, 2018 be received for information.
Carried
(R1) PDS18-087 – Upper York Sewage Solutions Total Phosphorous
Offset Program Framework
1. That Report No. PDS18-087 be received; and
2. That Council conceptually approve the Upper York Sewage
Solutions Total Phosphorous Offset Program Framework that will be
used as a guideline for agreements that will be executed between
the Town of Aurora and York Region enabling the Region to retrofit
stormwater management facilities within the Town in exchange for
the transfer of total phosphorous reduction credits; and
3. That the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the
necessary agreements between the Town and York Region
enabling the Region to retrofit stormwater management facilities
within the Town in exchange for the transfer of total phosphorous
reduction credits, including any and all documents and ancillary
agreements required to give effect to the same.
Carried
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(R2) CS18-023 – Region of York Inclusion Charter
1. That Report No. CS18-023 be received; and
2. That the Town of Aurora endorse the Region of York Inclusion
Charter; and
3. That the Mayor and CAO be authorized to sign the Inclusion
Charter on behalf of the Town.
Carried
(R3) CMS18-025 – Cultural Services Master Plan
1. That Report No. CMS18-025 be received; and
2. That this report satisfy Council’s conditional budget approval for
Capital Project No. 74015 – Cultural Services Master Plan in the
amount of $100,000.
Carried
(R4) PDS18-082 – Using the Sewer Use By-law to address pool water
discharge
1. That Report No. PDS18-082 be received; and
2. That staff be directed to add recommended Best Management
Practices to discharge pool and hot tub water to the Town website.
Carried
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
3. That the amendment of By-law Number 5518-13, being the Sewer
Use By-law, be referred to staff.
Carried
(R5) CMS18-024 – 22 Church Street Exterior Sign
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
1. That Report No. CMS18-024 be received; and
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2. That this report satisfy Council’s conditional budget approval for
Capital Project No. 72310 – 22 Church St. Exterior Sign in the
amount of $50,000; and
3. That staff be directed to coordinate the 22 Church St. Exterior Sign
project with the Town’s Library Square project; and
4. That a temporary exterior sign be installed until the exterior sign is
finalized.
Carried
(R6) PDS18-095 – Designation of the Aurora Business Improvement
Area (BIA) and the establishment of the Aurora
Business Improvement Association Board of
Management
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
1. That Report No. PDS18-095 be received; and
2. That a by-law be enacted at the September 18, 2018 Council
meeting to designate the area as a Business Improvement Area, as
described in Figure 1, to be named the “Aurora Business
Improvement Area” and to establish a board of management to
govern the Aurora Business Improvement Area, to be named the
“Aurora BIA Board of Management;” and
3. That staff be directed to bring forward a by-law to appoint the Town
Clerk as the Town’s representative to the Board of Management at
the September 18, 2018 Council meeting.
On a recorded-vote the motion
Carried
Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Voting Yeas: Councillors Abel, Mrakas, Pirri, Thom,
Thompson, Humfryes and Mayor Dawe
Voting Nays: None
Absent: Councillors Gaertner and Kim
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(R7) PDS18-093 – Parking By-law Amendments – Various Locations
1. That Report No. PDS18-093 be received; and
2. That Parking By-law No. 4574-04.T be amended to prohibit parking
at any time on the north and west sides of Millcliff Circle from a
point nine metres north of the beginning of curb return to a point
nine metres west of the end of curb return adjacent to property no.
161; and
3. That Parking By-law No. 4574-04.T be amended to prohibit parking
at any time on both sides of Mary Street from a point approximately
152 metres south of Wellington Street East to Industry Street; and,
4. That Parking By-law No. 4574-04.T be amended to prohibit parking
at any time on the north side of Timpson Drive from the west side of
the easterly intersection of Tannery Creek Crescent to Windham
Trail; and,
5. That the amending Parking By-law be presented at a future Council
Meeting.
Carried
(R8) PDS18-099 – Application for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-
law Amendment and Site Plan Approval, Metropolitan
Square Inc., 180, 190 and 220 Wellington Street East,
File Numbers: OPA-2015-05, ZBA-2015-15 and SP-
2016-10
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Thom
1. That Report No. PDS18-099 be referred to staff to address
Council’s concerns and comments with the developer, and the
report be brought back to a future General Committee meeting.
On a recorded vote the motion
Carried
Yeas: 6 Nays: 1
Voting Yeas: Councillors Mrakas, Thom, Thompson,
Abel, Humfryes and Mayor Dawe
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Voting Nays: Councillor Pirri
Absent: Councillors Gaertner and Kim
(R9) PDS18-097 – Application for Zoning By-law Amendment and Site
Plan Approval, 15370 Leslie (Skales) Inc., 15370
Leslie Street, File Numbers: ZBA-2017-02 and SP-
2017-12
1. That Report No. PDS18-097 be received; and
2. That the Application for Zoning By-law Amendment File Number
ZBA-2017-02 to amend the ‘Rural (RU(29)) Exception Zone’ and
‘Institutional (I) Zone’ to ‘Townhouse Dwelling Residential (R8)
Exception Zone’ and ‘Environmental Protection (EP) Zone’ be
approved; and
3. That the Application for Site Plan Approval File Number SP-2017-12
to permit the construction of four townhouse blocks with a total of 32
condominium units be approved; and
4. That a total of 32 units of water and sewage capacity be allocated to
the Approval of the Site Plan Application; and
5. That the implementing Zoning By-law be presented at a future
Council Meeting; and
6. 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.
Carried
(R10) CS18-024 – Pending List
1. That Report No. CS18-024 be received for information.
Carried
(R11) CS18-026 – Alternate Form of Notice – Sale of Properties to
Metrolinx
1. That Report No. CS18-026 be received; and
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2. That this report be deemed an appropriate alternate form of public
notice of the proposed sale of the properties to Metrolinx.
Carried
7. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
None
8. Motions
(a) Mayor Dawe
Re: Freedom of the City to 140 Aurora Royal Canadian Air Cadet
Squadron
Moved by Mayor Dawe
Seconded by Councillor Thom
Whereas in 2019 the 140 Aurora Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron will be
celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Squadron in the Town of Aurora; and
Whereas the Squadron has been a proud supporter of the Town of Aurora
through their participation in many activities and events; and
Whereas the Squadron is committed to continue to represent the aims of the
Canadian Cadet Organization: to promote citizenship, physical fitness and an
awareness of the Canadian Forces in Aurora;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That Council support this request;
and
2. Be It Further Resolved That the 140 Aurora Royal Canadian Air Cadet
Squadron and the Queen’s York Rangers 2799 Army Cadet Corps be
granted “Freedom to the City” to conduct a “Freedom of the City” parade
on Saturday, 19 October, 2019 that would end at Aurora Town Hall with a
presentation by the Mayor.
Carried
On a motion by Councillor Thompson, seconded by Councillor Mrakas, Council
consented to consider Motion (b) after Delegation (b) and prior to the Consent Agenda.
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(b) Councillor Gaertner
Re: Consultant for Stable Neighbourhoods
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
Whereas Council will be holding another Public Planning meeting about Stable
Neighbourhoods; and
Whereas it would be helpful to have any information that would contribute to
the decision making process; and
Whereas many other municipalities have faced this same issue;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That a consultant, expert and
experienced in development in mature residential neighbourhoods, be
hired to provide an information report for the Public Planning meeting.
Carried
9. Regional Report
None
10. New Business
Councillor Thom inquired about the status of the heritage designations for various
properties on Yonge Street, and staff provided an update.
Councillor Thompson inquired about the replacement of the Aurora sign on Leslie
Street and noted that the population information needs to be updated. Staff
provided a response noting that the Region has been contacted for an updated
sign.
Councillor Thompson inquired about placing an information sign at the new fire
station site at Isaacson Crescent and Earl Stewart Drive, and staff noted that the
sign would be placed upon finalization of the design.
Councillor Mrakas expressed concerns regarding construction vehicles traveling
on residential streets around the ongoing Highland Gate development, and staff
agreed to follow up.
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11. Public Service Announcements
Councillor Thompson extended his wishes to Councillor Kim for a speedy
recovery, as he was hospitalized due to an infection.
Councillor Humfryes congratulated the Aurora Special Ducks swim athletes for
winning the National Championship at the 2018 National Summer Games (Special
Olympics) held in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.
Councillor Humfryes extended a reminder about the Aurora Farmer’s Market and
Artisan Fair held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Town Park. She noted
that Cultural Day will be held on September 29, 2018, and residents can donate to
the Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive benefitting the Aurora Food Pantry.
Councillor Pirri extend his best wishes to all the candidates for the upcoming 2018
Municipal Election.
Mayor Dawe announced that the Youth Volunteer Fair will be held on Thursday,
September 20, 2018 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex,
and information is available at aurora.ca/youthevents.
Mayor Dawe extended a reminder that the next curbside giveaway days are on
Saturday, September 29, 2018 and Saturday, October 20, 2018 between 7 a.m.
and 5 p.m.
Mayor Dawe extended a reminder that the Colours of Fall concert will be held
Thursday, October 4, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Town Park, and information is
available at aurora.ca/fallconcert.
Mayor Dawe announced that residents can provide feedback of their favourite
trails, parks and greenspaces throughout Aurora at
placespeak.com/AuroraParkTrails.
Mayor Dawe noted that Club Aurora will be celebrating Active Aging Week from
September 23 to 29, 2018, and information is available at aurora.ca/fitness.
Mayor Dawe extended a reminder that the next Town of Aurora E-Waste event will
be on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the Joint Operations Centre from 10 a.m. to 2
p.m., and further information is available at aurora.ca/ewaste.
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Councillor Mrakas extended his regards to all those involved in successfully
conducting the 2018 Magna Hoedown event.
12. By-laws
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the following by-laws be enacted, with the exception of By-law (c), which was
discussed and voted on separately:
(a) By-law Number 6120-18 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 6121-18 Being a By-law to exempt Part of Lots 9, 10 and 11
on Registered Plan 9 (The Board of Trustees of the Aurora United Church).
(d) By-law Number 6123-18 Being a By-law to establish a tariff of fees for the
processing of applications made in respect of planning matters.
(e) By-law Number 6124-18 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 4574-
04.T, as amended, to regulate parking and traffic in the Town of Aurora.
(f) By-law Number 6125-18 Being a By-law to declare as surplus and sell
municipal lands (Engelhard Drive).
(g) By-law Number 6126-18 Being a By-law to declare as surplus and sell
municipal lands (South Side of Mosley Street).
(h) By-law Number 6127-18 Being a By-law to declare as surplus and sell
municipal lands (Barrie Rail Corridor properties).
(i) By-law Number 6128-18 Being a By-law to Designate the Improvement Area
to be known as the Aurora Business Improvement Area and to establish the
Aurora BIA Board of Management.
Carried
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
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That the following by-law be enacted:
(c) By-law Number 6122-18 Being a By-law to exempt Part of Block 58 and
Block 59 on Registered Plan M-2034 (Aurora (HGD) Inc.)
Carried
13. Closed Session
None
14. Confirming By-law
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
That the following confirming by-law be enacted:
By-law Number 6129-18 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council
Resulting from a Council Meeting on September 18, 2018.
Carried
15. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Thom
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
Carried
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Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk