Minutes - Property Standards Committee - 20230126 1
Town of Aurora
Property Standards Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Thursday, January 26, 2023
6:00 p.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Tom Plamondon (Chair)
Steven D'Angeli
Linda Duringer
Daniel Lajeunesse
David Mhango
Others Present: Jaclyn Grossi, Deputy Town Clerk
Mario Munguia, By-law Services Officer
Alexander Wray, Manager, By-law Services
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1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:04 p.m.
2. Land Acknowledgement
The Committee acknowledged that the Hearing took place on the Anishinaabe
lands, the traditional and Treaty territories of the Chippewas of Georgina Island,
recognizing the many other Nations whose presence here continues to this day,
and that Aurora has shared responsibility for the stewardship of this land. It was
noted that Aurora is part of the treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit,
recognized through Treaty #13 and the Williams Treaties of 1923.
3. Approval of the Agenda
The Committee approved the agenda as circulated.
4. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
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There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50
5. Appeals for Consideration
5.1 15411 Yonge Street - Order to Comply CE20221667
Alexander Wray, Manager of By-law Services provided an overview of the
hearing process. Mario Munguia, Case Presenter for the Town, presented
evidence including the Order to Comply, a synopsis of the events leading
to the hearing and exterior photos of the subject property and outbuilding.
They advised that some items from the original Order to Comply had been
remediated, and all outstanding items were referenced in Order to Comply
CE20221667.
The Appellant provided a verbal account of the events leading up to the
hearing noting that the dwelling was over 100 years old and some of the
issues were not able to be rectified and presented photos of the dwelling
as evidence. They requested more time to comply with the Order to ensure
due to exterior work on the house being difficult during the winter months.
The Committee inquired about aspects of the outbuilding structure and
exterior of the dwelling, and general provisions and criteria regarding
property standards.
The Committee recessed the hearing to deliberate at 8:38 p.m. and
reconvened the hearing at 9:13 p.m.
Moved By Daniel Lajeunesse
Seconded By Linda Duringer
1. That the Property Standards Committee upholds Order to Comply
a. Item No. 4 be revised to remove references to the rear fence
and read "Exterior - Side Fence"; and
2. That the Appellant be granted an extension until August 31, 2023 in
order to comply.
Carried
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5.2 15417 Yonge Street - Order to Comply CE20222092
Mario Munguia, Case Presenter for the Town, presented evidence
including the Order to Comply, a synopsis of the events leading to the
hearing and interior and exterior photos of the subject property.
The Appellant provided a verbal account of the events leading up to the
hearing, noting that the clutter around the interior and exterior of the
property belonged to a tenant and that they are in the process of taking
legal action against the tenant. They requested more time to comply with
the Order due to the process length of the Landlord and Tenant Board, and
the difficulty to complete renovations in the winter months.
The Committee inquired about aspects of the interior and exterior of the
dwelling, past conversations with the tenant, the processes surrounding
the Landlord and Tenant Board, and general provisions and criteria
regarding property standards.
The Committee recessed the hearing to deliberate at 10:29 p.m. and
reconvened the hearing at 10:41 p.m.
Moved By Daniel Lajeunesse
Seconded By Linda Duringer
1. That the Property Standards Committee upholds Order to Comply
CE 20222092 in its entirety.
Carried
6. Adjournment
The hearing was adjourned at 10:45 p.m.