MINUTES - Council - 20111213 TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Abel, Ballard,
Buck, Gaertner, Gallo, Humfryes, Pirri, and
Thompson
MEMBERS ABSENT None
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Customer and
Legislative Services/Town Clerk, Director of Legal
Services/Town Solicitor, Director of Building and By-
law Services, Director of Parks and Recreation
Services, Director of Planning and Development
Services, Director of Infrastructure and Environmental
Services, Director of Corporate and Financial
Services/Treasurer, and Council/Committee Secretary
Following Open Forum, Mayor Dawe called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Abel
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Customer and Legislative Services
Department, with the following additional items, be approved:
Replacement page 5* of By-law 5376-11
BEING A BY-LAW to designate a property to be of cultural heritage
value or interest (Robert Hughes House – 70 Wellington Street
East)(Report HAC11-03 – Council Sept. 27, 2011)
* The word “stuccoed” has been removed from the last bullet.
Item 14 – Memorandum from the Director of Infrastructure and
Environmental Service
Re: Cost benefit of In-House design vs Outsourcing
Considerations for Design Assignment for Industrial Parkway
Sidewalks Memo 03-11
By-law 5392-11 – BEING A BY-LAW to Appoint Municipal By-law
Enforcement Officers and Property Standards Officers for The
Corporation of the Town of Aurora.
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By-law 5393-11 – BEING A BY-LAW to Appoint an Animal Control
Officer to Enforce the Town of Aurora’s Animal control By-laws.
CARRIED
III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes of November 22, 2011
Special Council – Public Planning Minutes of November 23, 2011
Moved by Councillor Ballard Seconded by Councillor Abel
THAT the Council minutes of November 22, 2011 and the Special Council
– Public Planning minutes of November 23, 2011 be adopted as printed
and circulated.
CARRIED
IV PRESENTATIONS
None
V PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Pirri thanked all those who participated in Movember and noted that
the Town of Aurora was ranked sixth in Canada of all the municipalities that
participated.
Councillor Thompson congratulated the St. Andrew’s Saints for making it to the
Metro Bowl Final where they lost in overtime.
Councillor Abel noted that Tyler Barker, a member of the Accessibility Advisory
Committee, and Councillor Humfyres participated in the Rick Hansen Relay.
Councillor Abel wished George Biondic good luck as he is attempting to break
the "Canadian Age" record of 426 km in this year’s 72-hour foot race being held
in Phoenix, Arizona.
Councillor Abel invited everyone to attend Maya Rodrigues’ Artist Reception
being held on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 in the Skylight Gallery in the
Town Hall from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Ms Rodrigues’ work is currently on display and
can be viewed during regular business hours at the Town Hall.
Councillor Abel said that the Evergreen Choir has been bringing joy through song
through various performances within the community.
Mayor Dawe said that the N6 Mayors of York Region have each sponsored a
tree at the Upper Canada Mall for the State Farm Festival of the Trees
fundraising in support of Southlake Regional Health Centre. He noted that as of
November 30, 2011, the Aurora Mayor’s tree was in the lead.
VI DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1(3), 1(6), 1(7), 1(8), 1(9), 1(12), 1(14), 1(16), 1(19), 5, 6, 7, and 13 were
identified for discussion.
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VII ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1 (with the exception of subsections 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 16, and 19), 2, 3,
4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 14 were identified as items not requiring separate
discussion.
Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT the following recommendations respecting 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, December 6, 2011
THAT the General Committee meeting report of December 6, 2011 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be approved
with the exception of subsections 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 16, and 19.
2. Special General Committee Meeting Report – Capital Budget & Public
Consultation, November 21, 2011
THAT the Special General Committee – Capital Budget & Public
Consultation meeting report of November 21, 2011 be received for
information.
3. Special General Committee Meeting Report – Operating Budget & Public
Consultation, November 28, 2011
THAT the Special General Committee – Operating Budget & Public
Consultation meeting report of November 28, 2011 be received for
information.
4. Special General Committee Meeting Report – Operating Budget & Public
Consultation, December 5, 2011
THAT the Special General Committee – Operating Budget & Public
Consultation meeting report of December 5, 2011 be received for
information.
8. Memorandum from Mayor Dawe
Re: Communication from Ontario Good Roads Association
THAT Council receive the correspondence from the Ontario Good Roads
Association for information.
9. Memorandum from Mayor Dawe
Re: Communication from the Aurora Historical Society
THAT Council receive the correspondence from the Aurora Historical
Society for information.
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10. Memorandum from Mayor Dawe
Re: Communication from The Honourable Jason Kenney, PC, MP
Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism
THAT Council receive the correspondence from The Honourable Jason
Kenney, PC, MP, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism
for information.
11. Memorandum from John Leach, Director of Customer and
Legislative Services/Town Clerk
Re: Correspondence from the Town of East Gwillimbury regarding
Resolution to the Association of Municipalities dated December 6,
2011 Re: Commercial Fill Operators
THAT Council receive the correspondence from the Town of East
Gwillimbury regarding Resolution to the Association of Municipalities
dated December 6, 2011 Re: Commercial Fill Operators.
12. Memorandum from Techa van Leeuwen, Director of Building and By-law
Services and Chief Building Official
Re: 180 John West Way – Parking Garage Exhaust Fans
THAT the memorandum dated December 13, 2011 from the Chief Building
Official regarding the parking garage exhaust fans at 180 John West Way
be received for information.
14. Memorandum from the Director of Infrastructure and Environmental Service
Re: Cost benefit of in-house design vs outsourcing
Considerations for design Assignment for Industrial Parkway
Sidewalks Memo 03-11
THAT the memorandum from the Director of Infrastructure and
Environmental Service regarding Cost benefit of in-house design vs
outsourcing be received for information.
CARRIED
VIII DELEGATIONS
None
IX CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Gallo
THAT Item 1(9) be brought forward for consideration.
CARRIED
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1. General Committee Meeting Report, December 6, 2011
(9) LGL11-011 – Church Street School – Cultural Services Agreement Review
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Abel
That this Item be deferred to January, 2012.
DEFEATED
Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Thompson
THAT Report No. LGL11-011 be received; and
THAT Council direct Town staff to initiate discussions with the Church
Street School Cultural Centre to address the issues raised in Report No.
LGL11-011.
On a recorded vote the motion CARRIED.
YEAS: 7 NAYS: 2
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Gallo, Humfryes, Pirri,
Thompson, and Mayor Dawe
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Ballard and Buck
1. General Committee Meeting Report, December 6, 2011
(3) CFS11-026 – Pilot Water Meter Change-out and Radio Reading Project
Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
THAT Report CFS11-026 be received; and
THAT staff be authorized to undertake a pilot program to evaluate
replacing our water meter fleet and the manner with which meter readings
are obtained by the Town; and
THAT such meters and equipment necessary for the pilot program be
sourced from the Town’s current supplier of water meters and meter
reading equipment; and
THAT the Director of Corporate & Financial Services be authorized to
execute any agreements necessary for the purpose of the pilot project
outlined in Report CFS11-026.
On a recorded vote the motion CARRIED.
YEAS: 8 NAYS: 1
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Ballard, Gaertner, Gallo, Humfryes,
Pirri, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe
VOTING NAYS: Councillor Buck
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1. General Committee Meeting Report, December 6, 2011
(6) IES11-061 – Award of Tender IES2011-82 – Aurora Family Leisure Complex
Ice Plant Retro-fit Phase One – Chiller Replacement
Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Abel
THAT Council receive report IES11-061; and
THAT Cimco Refrigeration be retained in the amount of $174,855,
excluding taxes, for the removal and replacement of the chiller at the
Aurora Family Leisure Complex ice plant based on the results of Tender
IES2011-82.
On a recorded vote the motion CARRIED.
YEAS: 8 NAYS: 1
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Ballard, Gaertner, Gallo, Humfryes,
Pirri, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe
VOTING NAYS: Councillor Buck
1. General Committee Meeting Report, December 6, 2011
(7) IES11-062 – Award of Tender IES2011-89 – Replacement of Front End
Loader No. 41
Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT Council receive report IES11-062; and
THAT Toromont CAT be retained in the amount of $134,869, excluding
taxes, for the supply and delivery of one (1) 2012 Front End Loader based
on the results of Tender IES2011-89.
On a recorded vote the motion CARRIED.
YEAS: 8 NAYS: 1
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Ballard, Gaertner, Gallo, Humfryes,
Pirri, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe
VOTING NAYS: Councillor Buck
1. General Committee Meeting Report, December 6, 2011
(8) IES11-063 – Award of Contract for Consulting Services – Design For the
Construction of New Sidewalk on Industrial Parkway – RFP
IES2011-95
Moved by Councillor Ballard Seconded by Councillor Thompson
THAT Council receive report IES11-063; and
THAT the Contract for the provision of consulting services for the design
of new sidewalk on Industrial Parkway be awarded to Chisholm, Fleming
and Associates for $94,961, excluding taxes; and
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THAT the Director of Infrastructure & Environmental Services be
authorized to sign an Engineering Agreement.
On a recorded vote the motion CARRIED.
YEAS: 8 NAYS: 1
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Ballard, Gaertner, Gallo, Humfryes,
Pirri, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe
VOTING NAYS: Councillor Buck
1. General Committee Meeting Report, December 6, 2011
(12) PL11-058 – Planning Applications Status List
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
THAT report PL11-058, the Planning Applications Status List, be received
for information.
CARRIED
1. General Committee Meeting Report, December 6, 2011
(14) Memorandum from Neil Garbe, Chief Administrative Officer
Re: Memorandum dated November 17, 2011 from the Director of Legal
Services Re: 215 Industrial Parkway South – DND Lease Timelines
Moved by Councillor Ballard Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
THAT Council receive the Chief Administrative Officer’s memorandum
dated December 6, 2011 clarifying the authority and timelines of the
signing of the Department of National Defense lease of 215 Industrial
Parkway South.
DEFEATED
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Abel
THAT Council receive the memorandum dated November 17, 2011 from
the Director of Legal Services regarding 215 Industrial Parkway South –
DND Lease Timelines for information.
CARRIED
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1. General Committee Meeting Report, December 6, 2011
(16) Memorandum from Mayor Dawe
Re: Correspondence received from Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust
regarding McLeod Nature Reserve dated November 25, 2011
Moved by Councillor Ballard Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT Council receive the correspondence received from Oak Ridges
Moraine Land Trust regarding McLeod Nature Reserve dated November
25, 2011 for information.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Ballard
THAT the Procedural By-law be waived to reconsider Item 19.
CARRIED on a two-thirds majority.
1. General Committee Meeting Report, December 6, 2011
(19) PRAC11-04 – Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Report
November 17, 2011
Moved by Councillor Ballard Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT Council adopt the following recommendations from the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Committee meeting of November 17, 2011:
Committee Recommendation:
THAT the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
meeting of October 20, 2011 be adopted as amended to add former
Mayor Tim Jones as an “Other Attendee” who left the meeting at 7:44
p.m.
On a recorded vote the motion was DEFEATED.
YEAS: 2 NAYS: 7
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Ballard and Gaertner
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Abel, Buck, Gallo, Humfryes, Pirri,
Thompson, and Mayor Dawe
Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Abel
THAT Council adopt the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
recommendations of the November 17, 2011 meeting; and
THAT the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee report of
November 17, 2011 be amended to the original staff
recommendation:
THAT the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Committee meeting of October 20, 2011 be adopted.
CARRIED
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5. CFS11-030 – 2011 Operating Surplus/Deficit Control By-law
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT report CFS11-030 be received; and
THAT By-law Number 5389-11 be adopted to authorize the Treasurer and
the Chief Administrative Officer to make necessary year-end adjustments
and to allocate any 2011 Operating Fund surplus in the following order of
priority:
i. Any unspent funds allocated in the 2011 Budget for suggested
expenditures be returned to the respective original reserve and
reserve fund sources.
ii. That any net Building Permit revenue surplus/deficit be
allocated to/funded from the Building Department Fees
Reserve.
iii. Up to a maximum of the first $100,000.00 of any remaining
surplus be retained for 2012 Budget funding, subject to
Council’s 2012 budget deliberations.
iv. Up to a maximum of $296,000.00 of any then remaining
surplus be allocated to the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve
Fund to assist with stabilizing tax rates in future years which
may experience fluctuations due to significant changes in
service levels or municipal costs, or changes in expected
revenues.
v. That the then remainder of any surplus may be allocated to
budget carry-forward items, being Council approved projects
or initiatives funded in the Operating Fund in the subject year,
but not started by year end.
vi. That the remainder of any surplus be allocated to the
municipal capital reserves.
vii. That alternatively, in the event of a year-end operating deficit,
adjustments i, and ii above are authorized, with the remaining
net shortfall to be funded from stabilization reserves or other
appropriate reserves, with such adjustment authorized to occur
prior to or after December 31, 2011; and
THAT the provisions made within By-law Number 5389-11 be adopted to
authorize the Treasurer and the Chief Administrative Officer to allocate
any 2011 surplus or alternatively fund any deficit in the Water,
Wastewater, or Stormwater budgets to or from the appropriate related
reserve accounts; and
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.
CARRIED
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6. CLS11-024 – General Committee Closed Session Report dated
December 6, 2011
Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Thompson
1) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the
Town or Local Board; Re: 15059 Leslie Street Disposal of Lands
THAT the confidential recommendation of the General Committee Closed
Session of December 6, 2011 be adopted.
CARRIED
7. PL11-061 – Enterprise Licence Agreement with ESRI Canada Limited
Moved by Councillor Gallo Seconded by Councillor Ballard
THAT Council receive report PL11-061; and
THAT Council pre-approve $38,000 for the 2012 Budget in order to allow
the Town to enter into a Local Government Enterprise License Agreement
with ESRI Canada Limited; and
THAT Council authorize Staff to enter into a sole sourced Small Local
Government Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) with ESRI Canada
Limited (ESRI) for a three-year term.
CARRIED
13. CAO11-022 – Sale of Municipal Lands – Portion of 15059 Leslie Street
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Ballard
THAT report CAO11-022 be received; and
THAT By-law Number 5388-11, being a By-law to declare as surplus and
sell a portion of the Town’s lands municipally known as 15059 Leslie
Street, not be enacted at this time.
On a recorded vote the motion was DEFEATED.
YEAS: 2 NAYS: 7
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Ballard and Gaertner
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Abel, Buck, Gallo, Humfryes, Pirri,
Thompson, and Mayor Dawe
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Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Thompson
THAT report CAO11-022 be received; and
THAT By-law Number 5388-11, being a By-law to declare as surplus and
sell a portion of the Town’s lands municipally known as 15059 Leslie
Street, be enacted.
On a recorded vote the motion CARRIED.
YEAS: 7 NAYS: 2
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Buck, Gallo, Humfryes, Pirri,
Thompson, and Mayor Dawe
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Ballard and Gaertner
Mayor Dawe relinquished the Chair to Deputy Mayor Abel at 8:55 p.m.
X NOTICES OF MOTION/MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
Moved by Mayor Dawe Seconded by Councillor Thompson
THAT the Procedural By-law be waived to allow for discussion on Notice
of Motion (a).
CARRIED on a two-thirds majority.
(i) Notice of Motion
(a) Mayor Dawe
Re: Aurora Historical Society
Moved by Mayor Dawe Seconded by Councillor Thomspon
WHEREAS the Town of Aurora (Town) and the Aurora Historical Society
(AHS) have a common interest in promoting and preserving both our
heritage and our heritage assets; and
WHEREAS over a period of almost 50 years, the AHS has built up an
impressive collection of both artifacts and archives, known as the Aurora
Collection; and
WHEREAS the AHS successfully operated the Aurora's community
museum until the closing of the Church Street school for renovations; and
WHEREAS the Town and the AHS are both desirous of ensuring a
permanent "home" for the Collection; and
WHEREAS the AHS has ownership and management of Hillary House
and wishes to ensure continued existence and viability of Hillary House as
a heritage asset to the Town; and
WHEREAS the AHS has indicated that it wishes to have a continuing role
in supporting and promoting Aurora's heritage; and
WHEREAS the AHS has indicated to the Town that it would like to enter
into discussions on the feasibility of transferring these assets (that is, the
Aurora collection) to the stewardship of the Town.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to enter
into discussions with the Aurora Historical Society to:
• Expeditiously develop the terms of reference, work plan and budget for
the transference of ownership of the Aurora Collection from the AHS to
the Town;
• Assist the AHS in the development of a plan to transfer the ownership
of Hillary House to alternate ownership;
• Investigate how the Town may assist the AHS with some of the
ongoing maintenance of Hillary House; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff report back to Council as soon as
is feasible.
On a recorded vote the motion CARRIED.
YEAS: 9 NAYS: 0
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Abel, Ballard, Buck, Gaertner, Gallo,
Humfryes, Pirri, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe
VOTING NAYS: None
Mayor Dawe resumed the Chair at 9:18 p.m.
(b) Councillor Thompson
Re: Finance Advisory Committee
WHEREAS the Town previously had a Finance Advisory Committee which
provided advice to Council and the Corporation on capital planning
initiatives, fiscal responsibilities and advance input into the annual
budgeting processes.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT a Finance Advisory
Committee be established for the remainder of this term and a new Terms
of Reference be established to reflect the current needs of the Corporation
and Council with a particular focus on the annual budget process.
(ii) Motions for Which Notice Has Been Given
(a) Councillor Thompson
Re: Consideration of Pilot Rain Water Harvesting for the Aurora
Family Leisure Complex and Town Hall
Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
WHEREAS water conservation has been a priority for both the Town of
Aurora and York Region; and
WHEREAS York Region has invested significant funds in water
conservation programs over the past decade; and
WHEREAS York Region is seeking partnership opportunities to pilot
innovative water conservation strategies; and
WHEREAS rain harvesting at two Town facilities can be well-integrated
into on-site landscaping at Town Hall, and as part of the Arboretum project
adjacent to the AFLC; and
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WHEREAS cost sharing with the Region exists for such pilot projects.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT staff be directed
to investigate options for providing rain harvesting facilities at both the
AFLC and Town Hall and report back to Council on the results of the
investigations, expected financial requirements, and cost sharing
opportunities with the Region, prior to proceeding with the detailed design.
CARRIED
(b) Councillor Buck
Re: Canadian Flag Flying in Disrepair
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Abel
WHEREAS a Canadian flag flying in disrepair is disrespectful and
offensive to community standards and such negligence is unacceptable.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Aurora
Property Standards By-law No. 4044-99.P be amended to legislate
owners of public spaces, such as shopping centres, choosing to display
the country's flag to maintain the flag in good condition at all times.
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT this matter be referred to staff for a report addressing Council’s
authority to legislate in this area.
CARRIED
(c) Councillor Thompson
Re: Public Planning Meeting Notification Process
Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
WHEREAS the current Town practice is to advertise Notice of Public
Planning meetings in The Era Banner newspaper and to circulate via mail
delivery to every property owner within 120 metres (393 feet) of the
subject planning application.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to review
the current public notification process, including providing additional
Notice of Public Planning meetings in The Auroran newspaper as well as
expanding the mail delivery circulation to property owners and report back
to Council.
CARRIED
XI REGIONAL REPORT
York Regional Council Highlights – November 17, 2011, Mayor’s Report
Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT the Regional Report be received for information.
CARRIED
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XII NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION
Councillor Buck asked when the public would have access to the McLeod Nature
Reserve as there had been an agreement signed with a ten-year restriction in
regards to the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust. The Director of Parks and
Recreation Services said that he would provide this after a review of the
agreement.
Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
WHEREAS the Town of Aurora is concerned regarding the current Transit
System strike situation; and
THEREFORE NOW BE IT RESOLVED THAT a letter be sent to Premier
Dalton McGuinty asking him to honour his commitment to address the
arbitration system as promised at the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario conference earlier this year.
CARRIED
Councillor Ballard wanted assurance that all material related to the Budget
discussions would be available on the Town Website.
XIII READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT the following listed by-laws be given first, second, and third
readings and enacted:
5375-11 BEING A BY-LAW to designate a property to be of cultural
heritage value or interest (John W. Knowles House – 68
Wellington Street East)
5376-11 BEING A BY-LAW to designate a property to be of cultural
heritage value or interest (Robert Hughes House – 70
Wellington Street East)
5385-11 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Zoning By-law Number 2213-78,
as amended, to remove A Holding “(H)” Symbol (111 Civic
Square Gate)
5389-11 BEING A BY-LAW to allocate any 2011 Operating Fund
surplus and any 2011 Water and Wastewater Operating
Fund surplus or deficit
CARRIED
THAT the following listed by-law be given first, second, and third readings
and enacted:
Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
5388-11 BEING A BY-LAW to declare surplus and sell municipal lands
(portion of 15059 Leslie St)
CARRIED
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THAT the following listed by-laws be given first, second, and third
readings and enacted:
Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
5392-11 BEING A BY-LAW to appoint Municipal By-law Enforcement
Officers and Property Standards Officers for The Corporation
of the Town of Aurora.
5393-11 BEING A BY-LAW to appoint an Animal Control Officer to
enforce the Town of Aurora’s Animal control By-laws.
CARRIED
XIV CLOSED SESSION
Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Thompson
THAT Council resolve into a General Committee Closed Session to
consider:
A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the
municipality or local board; Re: Temperance Street and Wellington
Street West
CARRIED
Council resolved into Closed Session at 9:48 p.m.
Councillor Buck left the meeting at 10:12 p.m.
Council reconvened into Open Session at 10:15 p.m.
A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the
municipality or local board; Re: Temperance Street and Wellington Street
West
Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Thompson
THAT Closed Session Report No. CAO11-023 be received; and
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Town Clerk to sign the revised
Authorization to Show & Offer to Sell Property letter as outlined in this
report; and
THAT Council authorize the Town Solicitor to make the necessary
applications to bring Parts 2, 4, and 14 on Plan 65R-8221 into the
ownership of the Town.
CARRIED
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THAT the following listed confirming by-law be given first, second, and
third readings and enacted:
Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Thompson
5390-11 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting
from Council Meeting 11-35 on December 13, 2011
CARRIED
XV ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Gallo
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:17 p.m.
CARRIED
_______________________________ ________________________________
GEOFFREY DAWE, MAYOR JOHN D. LEACH, TOWN CLERK
THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 13, 2011 RECEIVED
FINAL APPROVAL AT COUNCIL ON JANUARY 24, 2011.