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PUBLIC RELEASE
24/03/05
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
NO. 05-14
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
7:00 P.M. OPEN FORUM — COUNCIL MEETING TO FOLLOW
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
11 APPROVAL OF AGENDA
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department be approved as presented.
111 ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Special Council Minutes of March 8, 2005, Meeting Number 05-08, Council
Minutes of March 8, 2005, Meeting Number 05-09 and Special Council
Minutes of March 17, 2005, Meeting Number 05-10
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Special Council Minutes from Meeting Number 05-08, the
Council Minutes from Meeting Number 05-09 and the Special Council
Minutes from Meeting Number 05-10 be adopted as printed and
circulated.
IV PRESENTATIONS
V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
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VI ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
VII DELEGATIONS
Opportunity for the public to address Council
Re: Proposed 2005 Water/Sewer Rates
Vlll CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
IX REGIONAL REPORT
X OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
XI READING OF BY-LAWS
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1 st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4642-051 BEING A BY-LAW to
amend Municipal
Waterworks Distribution
By-law 3305-91, as
amended,
(Schedule A — 2005 Water
Rates)
4651-05.D BEING A BY-LAW to amend
By-law No. 2213-78, as
amended, being the Zoning
By-law of the Town of Aurora.
(15393 Yonge Street -
D14-14-04)
4652-05.D BEING A BY-LAW to amend
By-law No. 2213-78, as
amended, being the Zoning
By-law of the Town of Aurora.
(15387 Yonge Street —
D14-14-04)
(pg. B-1)
(pg• B-3)
(pg• B-7)
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4654-05.T BEING A BY-LAW to (pg. B-11)
amend By-law 4574-04.T
as amended, with respect
to parking on Walton Drive
4658.05.0 BEING A BY-LAW to (pg. B-12)
confirm actions by Council
resulting from the meeting of
March 29, 2005.
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None
X111 ADJOURNMENT
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AGENDA ITEMS
(Items 1 — 18 were deferred from the March 22, 2005 General Committee meeting)
1. CS05-010 — Noise By-law Exemption for the World's Longest (pg. 1)
Street Sale Dance
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council approve an exemption to the Town's Noise By-law for the
Aurora Chamber of Commerce's 10th Anniversary Street Sale Dance
Celebration, to allow music on Yonge Street between Henderson Drive
and Murray Drive until 12 midnight on Saturday, June 4, 2005.
2. PL05-019 — Request for Street Name (pg. 4)
St. John's Road Development Corporation
Part of Lots 24 and 25, Concession 2 EYS
File D12-00-1A
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the following name be allocated to the proposed internal street
within the proposed Subdivision;
Street "D" Lewis Honey Drive
3. PL05-020 — Comments on Provincial Draft Growth Plan for the (pg. 16)
Greater Golden Horseshoe
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal be requested to
amend Schedule 2 - Place to Growth Concept to include the Bayview East
Urban Expansion Area - 2C area within the designated growth area; and
THAT the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal be requested to clarify
the limits of the Proposed Sub Area 1 as shown on Schedule 8, as the
map and associated policy text do not match; and
THAT report PL05-020 be submitted to the Ministry of Public Infrastructure
Renewal as the Town of Aurora's comments prior to the deadline date of
April 18, 2005; and
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THAT staff be directed to provide an overview of report PL05-020 to
Council at the meeting of March 29, 2005 in conjunction with report PL05-
021 respecting the new Provincial Policy Statement.
4. PL05-021 — New Provincial Policy Statement (pg. 32)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT report PL05-021 respecting New Provincial Policy Statement be
received as information; and
THAT Staff be directed to provide a brief overview of report PL05-021 to
Council at the meeting of March 29, 2005 in conjunction with report PL05-
020 respecting comments on the Provincial Draft Growth Plan for the
Greater Golden Horseshoe.
5. PL05-022 — Site Plan Application (pg. 37)
Beacon Hall Golf Club
Part Lots 73, 74, 75, Conc. 1 E.Y.S.
14121 Yonge Street
File D11-05-05
RECOMMENDED:
THAT report PL05-021 be received as information; and
THAT, subject to a satisfactory review by the Site Plan Committee, the
Director of Planning be authorized to execute a Site Plan Agreement
between Beacon Hall Golf Club and the Town of Aurora respecting the
construction of a rest -stop on the subject lands (File D11-05-05).
6. PL05-023 — Site Plan Application (pg. 52)
1158144 Ontario Inc. (KTI Ltd.)
Lots 8, 9 and 11, Registered Plan 65M-2873
242 Earl Stewart Drive, 31 & 37 Isaacson Crescent
File D11-13-97 R
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Report PL05-023 be received as information; and
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THAT, subject to a satisfactory review by the Site Plan Committee, the
Director of Planning be authorized to execute a Site Plan Amending
Agreement between 1158144 Ontario Inc. (KTI Ltd.) and the Town of
Aurora respecting the expansion of the industrial building on the subject
lands (File D11-13-97 R).
7. PL05-024 — Site Plan Amendment Application (pg. 60)
Eighth Dimension Inc., Part of Block 1, Plan 65M-3193
and Part 8-23, Plan 65M-22241, 410 Hollandview Trail
File D11-04-03R
RECOMMENDED:
THAT report PL05-024 be received as information; and
THAT, subject to a satisfactory review by the Site Plan Committee, the
Director of Planning be authorized to execute a Site Plan Amending
Agreement between Eighth Dimension Inc and the Town of Aurora
respecting an amendment to an approved commercial site plan
development on the subject lands (File D11-04-03 R).
8. CS05-011 — Corporate Insurance Renewal (pg. 71)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the insurance and risk management proposal submitted by OMEX
Insurance in the amount of $202,490 plus taxes be approved; and
THAT the Town of Aurora's corporate insurance policy be renewed for a
one year period.
9. PW05-005 — Construction of Regional Water Main on Wellington (pg. 79)
Street East from west of Yonge Street to Berczy Street
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council receive, for information, report PW05-005 regarding the
construction of the Region of York trunk watermain on Wellington Street
from west of Yonge Street to Berczy Street.
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10. PW05-007 — Waste Management Collection Schedules (pg. 90)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT blue box material continues to be collected on a bi-weekly basis;
and
THAT two additional leaf & yard waste collection days be added in 2005 to
the existing 14 leaf & yard waste collection days with collection occurring
on a Town wide basis on each collection day; and
THAT Tender No. PW-1999-13 — Waste Management Services Collection
Tender be extended until September 1, 2006 with the following
modifications:
• The yearly unit prices for bi-weekly blue box collection be increased
from $27.36 per household to $33.71 per household;
• The leaf & yard waste unit prices be increased from $93.99 per tonne
to $118.12 per tonne for 16 leaf & yard waste collection days a year;
• The waste container at No. 9 Scanlon Court be increased to a 6 cubic
yard size container to be collected weekly and that the cost for this
service be increased from $171 per month to $258.28 per month; and
• The 20 cubic yard cardboard container at No. 9 Scanlon Court be
collected an additional time per week at the same unit cost of $103.77
per lift; and
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the attached agreement
with Miller Waste Systems for the extension of Tender No. PW-1999-13 as
described in report PW05-007.
11. Memo from Councillor John West (pg. 118)
Re: 3-Stream Recycling
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council provide direction on this matter.
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12. Correspondence from Ms Patricia Plewman, Mobility Foundation (pg. 121)
of York Region
Re: Proceeds from Disabled Parking Fines
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council provide direction on this matter.
13. TR05-006 — New Property Tax Capping Options for the (pg. 123)
Commercial, Industrial and Multi -Residential Property
Tax Classes
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the report entitled "New Property Tax Capping Option for the
Commercial, Industrial and Multi -residential Property Tax Classes" be
received; and
THAT Council for the Corporation of the Town of Aurora recommend that
the Regional Municipality of York adopt the following property tax capping
options for properties in the Commercial, Industrial and Multi -residential
property tax classes for 2005 and future taxation years:
1. Assessment -related property tax increases be limited to an amount
which is the greater of:
a. 10% of the prior year's annualized property taxes, or
b. 5% of the current year property taxes at Current Value Assessment
(CVA)
2. Properties, for which tax increases have been capped (protected) but
are within $250 of their CVA level taxes, be moved to their CVA tax
levels within the current taxation year.
3. Properties, for which tax decreases have clawed back but are within
$250 of their full CVA taxes, be moved to the CVA tax level within the
current taxation year.
4. Eligible properties (New Construction/New to Class) within the
meaning of subsection 331(20) of the Municipal Act, 2001 be taxed at
a minimum of:
a. 70% of their full CVA tax value for the 2005 taxation year,
b. 80% of their full CVA tax value for the 2006 taxation year,
c. 90% of their full CVA tax value for the 2007 taxation year, and
d. 100% of their full CVA tax value for the 2008 taxation year and
beyond; and
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14.
15.
16.
THAT Council endorse the resolution of the Association of Municipal Tax
Collectors of Ontario (AMTCO) strongly urging the Province of Ontario to
amend legislation commencing for the2006 taxations year, to specify that
once a property reaches CVA taxation, it remains at CVA taxes,
regardless of the result of future reassessments; and
THAT The Honourable Dalton McGuinty, The Honourable Greg Sorbara,
The Honourable John Gerretson be advised of Council's endorsement of
the AMTCO resolution.
TR05-016 — Council and Local Board Members Remuneration
and Expenses for 2004
RECOMMENDED:
(pg. 130)
THAT report TR05-016, Council and Local Board Members Remuneration
and Expenses for 2004 be received.
TR05-019 — Closing of Completed Capital Projects
RECOMMENDED:
(pg. 133)
THAT the Treasurer's report TR05-019 "Closing of Completed Capital
Projects" be received; and
THAT Council authorize the re -allocation of capital project closing
balances of Unexpended Capital Financing or Unfinanced Capital Outlay
to/from the originating funding source(s) as outlined within Appendix "A" of
this report.
TR05-018 — Community Survey Results
RECOMMENDED:
(pg. 139)
THAT Council Report TR05-018 entitled "Community Survey Results" be
received for information; and
THAT the "Citizen Satisfaction Report" prepared by Oraclepoll Research
be referred to the Finance Advisory Committee for further review and
analysis.
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17. PW05-004 — Road Reconstruction Projects —2005 Capital Budget (pg. 145)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Report No. PW05-004 regarding the road reconstruction projects
within the 2005 Capital Budget be received for information;
THAT the reconstruction of Fairway Drive from Murray Drive to Stoddard
Drive, including Eldon Crescent, Glenview Drive and the east end of
Devlin Place be delayed until the influence of traffic calming on Golf Links
Drive and the issue of traffic calming on Fairway Drive is resolved;
THAT funding for the reconstruction of Fairway Drive from Murray Drive to
Stoddard Drive, including Eldon Crescent, Glenview Drive and the east
end of Devlin Place be approved as part of the 2005 Capital Budget; and
THAT staff be requested to report to Council on the resolution of the traffic
calming matters on Fairway Drive prior to reconstruction of this street.
18. TR05-020 — 2005 Operating (Draft #2) and Capital (Draft #3) (pg. 150)
Funds Budgets
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the report TR05-020 - 2005 Operating (Draft #2) and
Capital (Draft #3) Fund Budgets be received; and
THAT the 2005 Final Operating and Capital Fund Budgets be referred to
the Council Meeting on March 29, 2005 for final review and approval.
19. Special General Committee Meeting Report No. 05-08 (pg. 165)
Tuesday, March 7, 2005
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Report of the General Committee Meeting No. 05-08 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted.
20. TSAB05-02 - March 9, 2005 Traffic Safety Advisory Board (pg. 168)
Meeting
RECOMMENDED:
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting
held on March 9, 2005 be received as information; and
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2. March 1, 2005 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst regarding
Yonge Street Speed Limit Reduction
THAT the Town delay any comments until the Region can determine if St.
Andrew College will pay for the installation of the traffic signals on Yonge
Street; and
THAT a letter with the TSAB's recommendations be sent to the Clerk of the
Region of York.
3. March 1, 2005 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst regarding
Fairway Drive — Traffic Calming Petition
THAT staff proceed with the next steps in the policy once the speed limit on
Fairway Drive has been reduced to 40km/hr and the Golf Links Drive traffic
calming project has been implemented as both projects could have potential
traffic impacts on Fairway Drive; and
THAT the reconstruction of Fairway Drive scheduled for this year be delayed
until 2006 so that traffic calming measures can be included in the
reconstruction if that is the result of the study; and
THAT a letter be sent to Mr. Chris Ballard and Ms. Penny Rough with the
TSAB's recommendations.
4. February 10, 2005 letter from Ms. Louise K. Foster requesting for warning
signs on various streets
THAT the request for golf cart warning signs on Timberline Trail and
Cranberry Lane be approved subject to the following;
THAT the warning signs conform to the requirements of Book 6 of the
Ontario Traffic Manuals with respects to size, color, shape and reflectivity;
THAT ClubLink be responsible for creating and installing the warning
signs;
THAT ClubLink be requested to contact staff prior to the installation of the
signs to receive approval for the sign layout and any costs associated with
this;
THAT ClubUnk be requested to install additional warning signs on their
property approaching the golf cart crossings on Timberline Trail and
Cranberry Lane warning golfers of on -coming traffic;
THAT the Town Solicitor be requested to provide comments to determine
if there is any liability to the Town if the requested signs are installed on
municipal right-of-way; and
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THAT a letter be sent to Ms. Louise K. Foster with the TSAB's
recommendations.
5. Minutes from the February 10, 2005 Regional Road Watch Committee
THAT the Regional Road Watch representative be requested to review the
current locations of the Road Watch drop off boxes and identify any additional
location that should be added; and
THAT additional space be provided on the Town's website to further advertise
the Road Watch program with a link to the York Region Police Department's
website as Road Watch forms can now be filled out and sent electronically to
the police.
21. LSAC05-03 March 10, 2005 Leisure Services Advisory (pg. 176)
Committee Meeting
RECOMMENDED:
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee
Meeting held on March 10, 2005 be received as information; and
2. Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting
Report No. 05-02, dated Thursday, February 10, 2005
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting Report No. 05-02
of Thursday, February 10, 2005, be adopted as printed and circulated.
3. DELEGATION
Ms Rebecca Beaton
Re: Additional Category for the Civic Awards
THAT the comments of the delegate be received; and
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee accept, in principle, the
suggestion of having a Good Neighbour Civic Award; and
THAT an Ad Hoc Committee be struck, comprised of two members of the
Leisure Services Advisory Committee, a citizen and one staff member
designated by the Director of Leisure Services; and
THAT this Ad Hoc Committee bring back a proposal outlining detailed
criteria for the Good Neighbour Award; and
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THAT Ms Dawn Irwin and Mr. Stephen Dupuis be appointed as the
Leisure Services Advisory Committee members, and Ms Rebecca Beaton
be appointed as the citizen to the Ad Hoc Committee, to review the criteria
for a Good Neighbour Civic Award.
4. Report LS05-006 - Library Square Next Steps —
Proposed Expression of Interest
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee endorse the proposed
Expression of Interest, outlined in report LS05-006; and
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee recommend that Council
authorize staff to advertise the proposed Expression of Interest as soon as
possible; and
THAT the lease cost shall be $9.00 per square foot, per year, plus utilities.
5. Report LS05-012 — Memorial Tree Planting Policy
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee endorse the Town of
Aurora Memorial Tree Planting Policy for the purposes of planting
memorial trees on municipal lands; and
THAT the first sentence of Section 2.8 of the Town of Aurora Memorial
Tree Planting Policy be amended to read, "Plaques or markers, in
accordance with a policy to be developed by staff, will be permitted to be
placed on municipal lands, on or near any memorial tree."
6. Report LS05-013 — Naming of Trail
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee endorse a section of the
Nokiidaa/ Holland River Valley Trail System to be named in the honour of
Mr. Klaus Wehrenberg; and
THAT the section of the trail so named will consist of that section of trail
commencing at the Vandorf Sideroad proceeding north to the Saw Mill
Dam in the vicinity of Sheppard's Bush; and
THAT the section of trail be named "The Klaus Wehrenberg Trail" and
appropriate signage be installed demarcating the route; and
THAT a permanent marker be discreetly located in the vicinity of the trail,
briefly outlining Mr. Wehrenberg's contribution to Aurora's trail system.
7. Report LS05-015 —Artificial Sports Field
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee endorse the concept of
an artificial sports field; and
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THAT staff be authorized to continue to develop a plan of implementation
for an artificial sports field, identifying a proposed field location, funding
sources and any potential partnership opportunities with our local sports
organizations.
22. AGCESS05-03 March 17, 2005 Accessibility Advisory (pg. 186)
Committee Meeting
RECOMMENDED:
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Accessibility Advisory Committee
Meeting held on March 17, 2005 be received for information; and
2. Town of Aurora, Accessibility Audit of Facilities
THAT the presentation by Associated Planning Consultants Inc. be
received for information purposes.
3. Activation of Traffic Signals at Regional and Local Road Intersections
THAT the Region of York be advised of the Aurora Accessibility Advisory
Committee's concern with respect to the ability for both vehicular and
pedestrian traffic to cross at the smart light intersections at regional and
local road intersections; and
THAT all of the smart light intersections have audible indicators for
pedestrian traffic; and
THAT access to the activation buttons be maintained and unobstructed at
all times.
4. Correspondence from Ms Elizabeth Beishenden,
Member of the Aurora Public Library Board
Accessibility Issues at the Aurora Public Library
THAT the correspondence from Ms Elizabeth Beishenden be received; and
THAT staff advise Ms Beishenden of how the accessibility issues in
question will be addressed.
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23. AHC05-02 - March 21, 2005 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting (pg. 192)
RECOMMENDED:
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Heritage Advisory Committee of
Aurora Meeting held on March 21, 2005 be received for information; and
15408 Yonge St. — Site Development Proposal (D11-03-05), Shoppers Drug Mart
2. THAT the delegation representing Shoppers Drug Mart be received and
that the Committee approves the proposed site plan for Shoppers Drug
Mart at 15408 Yonge St. with a marginally reduced sign, the addition of
the garden wall features to the perimeter of the plaza and other site
changes as identified in the proposed site plan; and
Olde Aurora Ratepayers Association - Heritage Conservation District
3. THAT the presentation of Ms. Valerie Fleck regarding the proposal to
create a heritage district in their community be received, and that the
Association be encouraged to continue their work on this endeavor; and
Radial Railway Bridge Abutment
4. THAT the verbal update from the Director of Corporate Services be
received and that staff continue to work on acquiring the subject historical
feature; and
Next Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting
5. THAT the next Heritage Advisory Committee scheduled for April 1 P be
held in conjunction with the proposed Olde Aurora Ratepayers Association
Heritage District Public Information meeting that will be held in the Town
Hall.
24. Resolution R2-2005 from the Town of Newmarket (pg. 198)
Re: The City of Toronto's Pursuit of a Bid for a World Exhibition
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council receive and endorse the following resolution from the Town
of Newmarket:
WHEREAS a registered world exhibition with an overall theme has
historically been held every five years and a preliminary analysis
has been initiated for such an exhibition in the year 2015; and
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WHEREAS the City of Toronto has expressed an interest and
registered intentions with the Federal
Department of Canadian Heritage in pursuing a bid to host such a
colossal event; and
WHEREAS the City of Toronto, by way of correspondence dated
January 26, 2005 has requested endorsement and initial support of
the bid pursuit by neighbouring municipalities in the Greater
Toronto Area;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Newmarket Council wholly
supports and endorses the City of Toronto's quest to potentially
host a world exposition; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution be sent to the
Premier of Ontario, the local MP, MPP and area municipalities for
endorsement.
25. Resolution from the Town of East Gwillimbury (pg. 200)
Re: Pooling of Social Assistance and Social Housing Costs
In the Greater Toronto Area
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council receive and endorse the following resolution from the Town
of East Gwillimbury:
WHEREAS the funding required to provide social services to all
people in Ontario who are in need must be derived from
sustainable and long-term sources of revenue that can withstand
the fluctuations in costs resulting from fluctuations in the provincial
and national economy;
AND WHEREAS Provincial legislation requires that municipalities
within the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton (GTAH) must
contribute to the funding of social services in the City of Toronto
through GTA pooling, resulting in limited funds to provide social
services within their own municipalities;
AND WHEREAS the payment of such "pooling costs" amounts to
taxation without representation on the residents of GTA
municipalities;
AND WHEREAS the current method of funding a significant portion
of social services through municipal property taxes is regressive
and inappropriate;
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AND WHEREAS the method of funding social services costs is
more effectively done through income taxes, which method is
progressive and more appropriate;
AND WHEREAS Ontario is the only province to require
municipalities to contribute towards social assistance;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Town of East Gwillimbury has
been advised that East Gwillimbury's share of the pooling costs are
estimated at $1.8 million for 2005;
AND WHEREAS the businesses and residents of the Town of East
Gwillimbury have contributed approximately $12.6 million to the
GTA pooling costs since 1998;
AND WHEREAS an elimination or reduction in pooling costs would
benefit all taxpayers in the Town of East Gwillimbury by mitigating
the need for property tax rate increases in excess of inflation and
by making tax room available that could be used for social
assistance and social housing initiatives within the Town;
AND WHEREAS the Town of East Gwillimbury recognizes that
there is a deficiency of social housing units and homeless shelters
in the Region of York; and, that the current construction by
Transitional and Supportive Housing Services of York Region of a
new and innovative family shelter located in East Gwillimbury for
York Region residents has been halted due to lack of funding;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill has
passed a resolution stating it will withhold its share of Regional
pooling costs, estimated to be $15,660,000 in the 2005 Regional
levy to bring attention to the problems inherent with GTA pooling
costs;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Georgina has passed a
resolution stating it will not pay its share of pooling costs to the
Region of York, which for Georgina is estimated to be $2.7 million
for 2005;
AND WHEREAS the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton (GTAH)
Mayors and Chairs have respectfully requested a meeting with the
Minister of Community and Social Services, the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the Minister of Finance to
discuss a framework for moving toward a more appropriate method
of funding social services costs in the GTA;
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the
Town of East Gwillimbury supports the intent of the resolutions of
the Town of Richmond Hill and the Town of Georgina, attached
hereto as Appendixes A and B, respectively;
AND FURTHER that the Council of the Town of East Gwillimbury
respectfully requests that the Minister of Community and Social
Services, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the
Minister of Finance take the necessary actions to move toward a
more appropriate method of funding social service costs in the
GTA;
AND FURTHER, that this resolution be sent to all municipalities in
the Greater Toronto Area requesting they pass a similar motion in
this regard;
AND FURTHER, that this resolution be sent to the Provincial
Minister of Community and Social Services, Sandra Pupatello,
Minister of Finance, Greg Sorbara; Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, John Gerretson, and to the Federal Minister of State
(Infrastructure and Communities), the Honourable John Ferguson
Godfrey.
26. PL05-025 — Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Applications (pg. 206)
Hassan Baniasadi and Ozra Mehrabi
15387 and 15393 Yonge Street
Files D14-14-04 and 1311-12-04
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Implementing Zoning By-laws 4651-05.D and 4652-05.D be
enacted; and
THAT, subject to a satisfactory review by the Site Plan Committee, the
Director of Planning to authorized to execute site plan agreements
between Hassan Baniasadi and Ozra Mehrabi and the Town of Aurora
respecting an existing shared parking lot.
27. LS05-016 — Property Use Agreement (pg. 220)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Property Use
Agreement between the Town of Aurora and 1207309 Ontario Inc.
(Magna) for the year 2005 as required to facilitate the Aurora Youth
Soccer Club's use of the Magna lands.
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28.
29.
Memo from the C.E.O. of the Aurora Public Library
Re: Library Board Executive
RECOMMENDED:
(pg. 229)
THAT the memo from the C.E.O. of the Aurora Public Library regarding
the Library Board Executive be received.
TR05-017 —Aurora Public Library Facility — Financing Update
RECOMMENDED:
(pg. 230)
THAT report TR05-017, Aurora Public Library Facility — Financing Update
be received for information:
THAT Council apply the surplus funds in the amount of $905,711.81
resulting from the disposition of property known as "Wellington Street and
Bayview Avenue Chapman Court Extension" (previously placed in the
capital reserve) be applied against the outstanding balance of the ten year
loan, totalling $1,022,780.10 as at December 31, 2004, currently being
financed by annual payments from the Operating Fund.
30. Memo from the Chief Administrative Officer (pg. 241)
Re: Review of Capital Financing Plan & Reserve Fund Adequacy
Draft Status Report from Hemson Consulting Ltd.
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Draft Status Report from Hemson Consulting Ltd. entitled
"Review of Capital Financing Plan and Reserve Fund Adequacy" be
received by Council for Information; and
THAT this Report be referred to the Finance Committee Meeting of April
13, 2005 for consideration and reporting back to Council on the Policy
considerations addressed in the document.
31. LS05-017 — Selection of Project Architect for the New Fire Hall (pg, 257)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Agreement
between the Town and Thomas Brown Architects Inc. for architectural
services for the new Fire Hall.
TTOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE REPORT No. CSOS-010
SUBJECT: Noise By-law Exemption for the World's Longest Street Sale Dance
FROM: Bob Panizza, Director of Corporate Services
DATE: March 22, 2005
THAT Council approve an exemption to the Town's Noise By-law for the
Aurora Chamber of Commerce's 10' Anniversary Street Sale Dance
Celebration to allow music on Yonge Street between Henderson Drive and
Murray Drive until 12 midnight. on Saturday June 4, 2005.
Staff received a request from the Aurora Chamber of Commerce asking for an exemption
from the Town's Noise By-law for their Street Sale Dance Celebration marking their 10�
anniversary to be held on Yonge Street on Saturday June 4, 2005.
The event is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. that evening with dinner and is to be followed by a
dance scheduled until 12 midnight. The Chamber of Commerce has recruited members of
the Aurora Rotary Club to assist along with hiring pay duty police officers and a local
security company to assist with road closures and security.
COMMENTS
This section of Yonge Street was chosen by the Chamber of Commerce for the event since
it has the least impact on residential areas, however staff recommends that appropriate
notice be placed in the paper advising residents ofthe exemption and requestthe Chamber
of Commerce to distribute notices door to door to the residents near Yonge Street,
Henderson and Murray Drives.
OPTIONS
Council may decide to grant the exemption or not
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March 22, 2005 .2. Report No. CS05-10
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
None.
LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal F
Encouraging, supporting and recognizing volunteer involvement in community activities and
special events
ATTACHMENTS
Appendix#1-Noise Exemption Request
PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW
Management Team - March 15, 2005
Prepared by. Chris Alexander
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Bob Panizza
Director of Corporate Services
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Aurora 6-14845 Yonge Street, Suite 321
urora, Ontario L40 6H8
Cham L V er ®11 ATel: (905) 727-7262 • Fax: (905) 841-6217
1�••WF% Commerce Website: www.aurorachamber.on.ca CIE,
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MAR _ ! 2005
February 21, 2005 1� f
Mr. Robert Panizza, Clerk
Town of Aurora
1 Municipal Drive
Box 1000
Aurora, ON
L4G 6J1
Dear Mr. Panizza:
In celebration of the 10a' anniversary of the World's Longest Street Festival on the
World's Longest Street, the Street Festival committee is planning a Yonge Street Dance.
It will take place on Yonge Street between Murray Drive and Henderson Drive from 7:00
p.m. to midnight. The Rotary Club of Aurora will be assisting us and food will be
provided by Aurora restaurants and food vendors. We have hired pay duty police and a
local security company for road closures and security.
The Aurora Chamber of Commerce would like to request an exemption from the Town's
Noise By-law for this community event.
Should you have further questions please do not hesitate to contact our office.
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Panizza, Bob
From: P Morris [p.morris a@aci.on.ca]
Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 12:52 PM
To: Panizza, Bob; Alexander, Chris
Cc:
Subject: RE: Subject: Kecreauun
comments.: Hi Phyllis
I was reading in our local- newspaper last evening that there will be a street dance on
Sunday, June 4, running from 6 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. (dance over by midnight),between Murray
Dr. and Henderson. Apparently one of the reasons for this location is because seemingly
there are no homes on that part of Yonge and therefore no one will be disturbed. I guess
the planners have not taken into account all the new town homes behind Winners and
Canadian Tires. I don't live there, but I do have concerns for their sleep. Don't the
by-laws state that all loud music must be turned down by 11 p.m.?
The other thing that concerns me is that it is an adults only dance. The fact that it
spans 7 hours, surely it could include famlies and their children. That would definitely
have a positive effect on the gathering - when there are children present, crowds tend to
be bet'te- behaved. If it's just for adults and there is drinking, for 7 hours, I am
concerned that things might get out of hand so close to peoples homes, not to meniton the
litter to the parking lots of Winners and Can Tire on Sunday morning.
Could the venue not be moved to Industrial Parkway where there are far few homes? Why not
use the soccer field, with parent and kiddies welcome to come and dance, too?
Just a few concerns from a tax payer who likes to have fun with her little daughter on a
summer's eve!
Sandee Forfar
Panizza, Bob
From:
Panizza, Bob
Sent:
Fridav, January 28. 2005 4:28 PM
To:
Cc:
'p.morris@aci.on.ca'
Subject:
Street Dance
Ms. Forfar:
Thank you for your recent e-mail to Councillor Morris who has forwarded it to me for response. The article in the
newspaper related to the street dance on June 4 will be held in conjunction to the annual Street Sale that is organized by
the Chamber of Commerce. It is my understanding that it is being held to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the street sale.
With respect to your concern regarding the music playing beyond 11:00 p.m. it will be necessary for the Chamber of
Commerce to obtain an exemption from the noise by-law from Town Council in order to permit the music and dance to
continue until 1 a.m. I will make a note of your concern and advise you when the matter comes up for discussion on a
future Council agenda so that you can attend.
Bob Panizza
Director gf'Cori)orate Services
i
Pan'izza, Bob
From:
Panizza, Bob
Sent:
Monday, March 21, 2005 3:16 PM
To:
Subject:
Street va,
Dear Ms. Forfar: I am following up on my response to you of Jan. 28 regarding the concerns you expressed regarding the
proposed street dance for June 4 as part of the Street Sale celebrations. A request has been submitted by the Chamber of
Commerce to permit a street dance for this date from 7:00 p.m until 12 midnight and a report recommending it's support
has been placed on the General Committee Agenda for tomorrow evening, March 22. You are welcome to attend. If you
wish to speak to Members of Council I would recommend that you request delegation status by sending me a response. If
you have any further questions please contact me by e-mail or phone at 727-3123 ext. 4221.
Bob.Panizza
Director of Corporate ,Services
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AGENDA ITEM # a
ta6 'TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE REPORT No. PL05-019
SUBJECT: Request for Street Name
St. John's Road Development Corporation
Part of Lots 24 and 25, Concession 2 EYS
D12-00-1A
FROM: Sue Seibert, Director of Planning and Development Services
DATE: March 22, 2005
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT the following name be allocated to the proposed internal street within
the proposed Subdivision;
Street "D" Lewis Honey Drive
BACKGROUND
Council at its meeting of January 13, 2005 had before it a recommendation (attached
report) of the L.S.A.C. respecting the name of a street. Council's recommendation was,
"THAT staff investigate the possibility of eliminating the name Hickson Drive from
the street near Bayview Avenue and St. John's Sideroad and naming the future
park at Conover Avenue and Borealis Avenue, Cleveland Hickson Park."
COMMENTS
In response to this request, the developer has withdrawn the street name from the
development due to its historical nature and the committee's preference that the name
be allocated to a park. Accordingly, the developer has chosen "Lewis Honey Drive" for
replacement of Street "D", and has been approved by the Region of York Planning
Department, as well as the Central York Fire Services in accordance, to the Town's
Street Naming Policy. The name "Lewis Honey," was selected from the Town of
Aurora's Street Name Bank, which was chosen from the Town's War Memorial
Cenotaph. Mr. Lewis E. Honey served in the Great War of 1914-1919. Streets named
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March 22, 2005 - 2 - Report No. PL05-019
after those who are honoured on the Cenotaph shall be identified with a poppy emblem
after their name. The attached map of the draft plan of subdivision reflects the new
street name.
OPTIONS
Council had the option to refuse the allocation and assignment of the proposed name,
at which point the developer would have to re -submit alternate requests to the
applicable agencies as per the Town's Street Naming Policy.
LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal C — Continuing Controlled, Well Planned Growth
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Nil
CONCLUSIONS
In keeping with Council's resolution respecting report LSAC05-01, staff recommend that
the name be considered for use on the internal road servicing the mentioned site.
ATTACHMENTS
A Report LSAC05-01
B Subdivision Plan
PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW
Management Team — March 16, 2005
Prepared by: Vanessa Partridge, General Office Clerk
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ector of Planning and Development Services
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-TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL REPORT No. LSAG05-01
SUBJECT: January 13, 2005, Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting
FROM: Chair - Councillor Gaertner
Council Members - Councillor Vrancic
Committee Members - Diane Buchanan, Alan Dean, Dawn Irwin, Al
Wilson
Absent - Councillor Kean, Stephen Dupuis, John Gallo
DATE: January 25, 2005
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee
Meeting, held on January 13, 2005, be received for information.
2. THAT Mr. Robert Hickson be granted delegation status at this meeting in
reference to item 2 — Report LS05-001 - Naming of Park.
3. THAT the content of the agenda as circulated by the Leisure Services Department
be approved as outlined herein, with the additional delegation.
DELEGATIONS)
4, York Region Neighbourhood Services
Re: Item 3 = Report LS05-002 - Lease of Jack Woods Property
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information.
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
5. item 3 - Report LS05-002, York Region Neighbourhood Services
THAT report LS05-002 be received for information; and
THAT the item be brought back to a future meeting, once staff have completed an
assessment of the dwelling on the Jack Woods property regarding its condition
and repairs that are necessary; and
THAT staff report back on how the request for subsidization relates to the policy
that the Leisure Services Advisory Committee is developing regarding cost
recovery and rent pertaining to Library Square.
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January 25, 2005 -2- Report No. LSAC05-01
DELEGATION(S)
6. Mr. Robert Hickson (Added Item)
Re: Item 2 - Report LS05-001 - Naming of Park
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information.
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
7. Item 2 - Report LS05-001, Naming of Park
THAT staff investigate the possibility of eliminating the name Hickson Drive from
the street near Bayview Avenue and St. John's Sideroad and naming the future
park at Conover Avenue and Borealis Avenue, Cleveland Hickson Park and
report back to the Committee.
DELEGATION(S)
8. Aurora Youth Soccer Club
Re: Item 1- Letter from Aurora Youth Soccer Club -10 Year Interest Free Loan
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information.
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
9. Item 1 -Letter from Aurora Youth Soccer Club - 10 Year Interest Free Loan
THAT the Committee supports the request of the Aurora Youth Soccer Club fora
10 year interest free loan and the matter be referred to Council for a decision.
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
10. Item 4 - Report LS05-003, On The Bean - Revised Agreement
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee recommends to Council that the
Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the revised agreement with On The Bean
Inc., for a term from January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2010; and
THAT the new agreement indicate that the utilities are to be paid by the tenant.
11. Item 5 - Dedication of Space for Youth Centre, requested at December 9, 2004
meeting.
THAT dedicated child/youth program opportunities be explored when
determining the lease arrangements for Library Square.
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January 25, 2005 - 3 - Report No. LSAC05-01
12. item 6 - Copy of Original Pricing Policy as requested by the Committee
THAT the February 10th meeting be dedicated to discussion of the pricing policy
only and that delegations be excluded.
BACKGROUND
Attached for the information of Council are the Minutes of the Leisure Services Advisory
Committee Meeting LSACO5-01, held on January 13, 2005.
COMMENTS
Nil.
OPTIONS
Nil.
CONCLUSIONS
Nil.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
None.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Copy of Committee Record No. LSACO5-01.
Prepared by: Carol Clark, Council/Committee Secretary, ext. 4227
Reviewed by; Allan D. Downey, Director of Leisure Services, ext. 4752
Councillor Wendy Gaertner, Chair
Leisure Services Advisory Committee
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ATTACHMENT-1
l
LEISURE SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECORD
MEETING NO. 05-01
Date, Thursday, January 13, 2005
Time and Location: 7:00 p.m., Leksand Meeting Room, Aurora Town Hall,
100 John West Way
Committee Members: Councillor Gaertner, Chair, Councillor Vrancic, Diane
Buchanan, Alan Dean, Dawn Irwin, AI Wilson
Staff Attendees: Allan Downey, Director of Leisure Services
Carol Clark, Council/Committee Secretary
Absent: Councillor Kean, Stephen Dupuis, John Gallo
Other Attendees: None
Councillor Gaertner called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m:
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA
Moved by Dawn Irwin
Seconded by Diane Buchanan
THAT Mr. Robert Hickson be granted delegation status at this meeting in
reference to Item 2 — Report LS05-001 - Naming of Park.
CARRIED
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
COTN.�sl 6e Se%i EgAg9iso�09§mmittee Record No. 05-01 Page 2 of 6
Thursday, January 13, 2005
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Alan Dean
THAT the content of the agenda as circulated by the Leisure Services
Department be approved as outlined herein, with the additional delegation.
CARRIED
REVIEW OF PREVIOUS MEETING REPORT
Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting
Report No 04-07 dated Thursday December 9, 2004
Moved by Alan Dean
Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting Report No. 04-07 of
Thursday, December 9, 2004, be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS)
York Region Neighbourhood Services
Re: Item 3 — Report LS05-002 - Lease of Jack Woods Property
Ms Pat Robertson, Chief Executive Officer of York Region Neighbourhood Services,
addressed the Committee regarding the facility on the Jack Woods property, known as
Crescentbrook Farms Child Care Centre, which they operate as a child care centre. Ms
Robertson indicated that they have run into continuous monetary shortfalls at this
location, even though the rent is at market level and they receive some grants from time
to time. The facility is a heritage building which requires ongoing repairs; window
replacements being the most urgent. The Town is responsible for capital repairs and
York Region Neighbourhood Services is responsible for upgrades. Ms Robertson
requested that the Town take back some costs or discuss some type of partnership
model, in an effort to eliminate ongoing losses at this child care facility.
Moved by Diane Buchanan
Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information.
Al Wilson arrived at 7:55 p.m.
CARRIED
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Leisure Services Advisory Committee Record No. 05-01
Thursday, January 13, 2005
Page 3 of 6
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
3. Report LS05-002, York Region Neighbourhood Services
Moved by Councillor Vrancic
Seconded by Dawn Irwin
THAT report LS05-002 be received for information; and
THAT the item be brought back to a future meeting, once staff have
completed an assessment of the dwelling on the Jack Woods property
regarding its condition and repairs that are necessary; and
THAT staff report back on how the request for subsidization relates to the
policy that the Leisure Services Advisory Committee is developing regarding
cost regovery and rent pertaining to Library Square.
CARRIED
DELEGATION(S)
Mr. Robert Hickson (Added Item)
Re: Item 2 — Report LS05-001 - Naming of Park
Mr. Robert Hickson addressed the Committee to request that the unnamed park at
Conover Avenue and Borealis Avenue be named after his father, Cleveland Hickson, and
suggested the name Cleveland Hickson Memorial Park. Mr. Cleveland Hickson bought a
farm on the property near Bayview Avenue and Wellington Street; which is now a future
park, in 1945 and the Hickson family lived there until 1989.
The Committee discussed the fact that a street, located near Bayview Avenue and St.
John's Sideroad is already named Hickson Drive, however the park is about 100 metres
from where the Hickson farm was located.
Moved by Diane Buchanan
Seconded by Dawn Irwin
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information.
CARRIED
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Thursday, January 13, 2005
Page 4 of 6
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
2. Report LS05-001, Naming of Park
Moved by Dawn Irwin
Seconded by Diane Buchanan
THAT staff investigate the possibility of eliminating the name Hickson Drive
from the street near Bayview Avenue and St. John's Sideroad and naming
the future park at Conover Avenue and Borealis Avenue, Cleveland
Hickson Park and report back to the Committee.
CARRIED
DELEGATION(S)
Aurora Youth Soccer Club
Re: Iteml — Letter from Aurora Youth Soccer Club —10 Year Interest Free Loan
Mr. Ron Weese, President of the Aurora Youth Soccer Club, addressed the Committee
to request the Town's assistance by providing a 10 year interest free loan in the amount
of $40,000 for necessary renovations to their new office space. The club has secured a
5+5 year lease at the new location, which allows for adequate storage space and hence,
the club would not require any additional space for the next 10 years.
Moved by Councillor Vrancic
Seconded by Dawn Irwin
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information.
CARRIED
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Letter from Aurora Youth Soccer Club — 10 Year Interest Free Loan
Moved by Al Wilson
Seconded by Diane Buchanan
THAT the Committee supports the request of the Aurora Youth Soccer
Club for a 10 year interest free loan and the matter be referred to Council
for a decision.
CARRIED
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Leisure Services Advisory Committee Record No. 05-01 Page 5 of 6
Thursday, January 13, 2005
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
4, Report LS05-003, On The Bean — Revised Agreement
Mr. Bill Porteous, owner of On The Bean, which operates in the lobby of the
Aurora Public Library, addressed the Committee regarding his request for a
revised agreement. Mr. Porteous indicated that he has invested $65,000 in
leasehold improvements, the operation has continued to lose money and that it is
not possible to continue with the terms of the agreement
Moved by At Wilson Seconded by Alan Dean
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee recommends to Council
that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the revised agreement with
On The Bean Inc., for a term from January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2010;
and
THAT the new agreement indicate that the utilities are to be paid by the
tenant.
CARRIED
Councillor Vrancic left the meeting at 9:30 p.m.
5. Dedication of Space for Youth Centre, requested at December 9, 2004
meeting.
Councillor Gaertner suggested that a portion of the old Library be dedicated for a
youth centre/youth centered activity space.
Moved by At Wilson Seconded by Dawn Irwin
THAT dedicated child/youth program opportunities be explored when
determining the lease arrangements for Library Square.
6. Copy of Original Pricing Policy as requested by the Committee
Moved by At Wilson
Seconded by Dawn Irwin
THAT the February 10th meeting be dedicated to discussion of the pricing
policy only and that delegations be excluded.
CARRIED
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Thursday, January 13, 2005
SUB-COMMITTEES/UPDATES
Youth Action Committee
None
Special Events Committee
None
Leash Free Dog Park
None
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Youth Action Committee Meeting Minutes, December 15, 2004
OTHER BUSINESS BY MEMBERS
AI .Wilson requested information on the overall operation plans for the new Recreation
Complex. The Director of Leisure Services responded that staff has a proposed schedule for
ice rinks and pools resulting from discussions with user groups. The Director also indicated
that the permitting schedule will be put before Council in February or March and that this
schedule would be presented directly to Council, without going through the Leisure Services
Advisory Committee.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Dawn Irwin
Meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
CARRIED
NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee will take place on
Thursday February 90 2005 at 7.00 p.m. in the Leksand Room.
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AGENDA ITEM # .3
TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE No. PL05-020
SUBJECT: Comments on Provincial Draft Growth Plan for the Greater Golden
Horseshoe
FROM: Sue Seibert, Director of Planning
DATE: March 22, 2005
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal be requested to amend
Schedule 2 - Place to Growth Concept to include the Bayview East Urban
Expansion Area - 2C area within the designated growth area;
THAT the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal be requested to clarify the
limits of the Proposed Sub Area 1 as shown on Schedule 8 as the map and
associated policy text do not match;
THAT report PL05-020 be submitted to the Ministry of Public Infrastructure
Renewal as the Town ofAurora's comments prior to the deadline date ofApril
18, 2005; and
That staff be directed to provide an overview of report PL05-020 to Council at
the meeting of March 29, 2005 in conjunction with report PL05-021 respecting
the new Provincial Policy Statement.
BACKGROUND
The Provincial government has been conducting a number of initiatives in orderto provide
a strong leadership in land use planning system reform, growth management and
environment protection. Among these initiatives, the Strong Communities (Planning
Amendment) Act, 2004 (Bill 26), the new Provincial Policy Statement, the Greenbelt Act,
2005 (Bill 135) and the Greenbelt Plan have come into effect; and the Place to Grow Act
and the Growth Plan, and the OMB reform are still in the process of development. As
Council recalls, planning staff has reported these initiatives to Council in a timely manner,
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March 22, 2005 - 2 - Report No. PL05-020
such as report PL04-107: Place to Grow, A Growth Plan for the Greater Golden
Horseshoe, report PL04-132: Greenbelt Protection Act and Plan - Bill 135 and the Strong
Communities (Planning Amendment) Act, 2004 — Bill 26.
On Wednesday February 16, 2005, the Ministry of Public Infrastructure and Renewal
released a Draft Growth Plan "Places to Grow" for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH).
Comments on the Draft Growth Plan are due by April 18, 2005. This development of this
Draft Growth Plan follows the first reading of Bill 136 — Places to Grow Act, which is
scheduled for second reading, following which there will be formal consultation on a final
version of the Growth Plan prior to passing of the Act.
This report is to provide Council an overview of the Draft Growth Plan and to analyze its
implications for Aurora.
The Draft Growth Plan provides policy direction on where and how to grow, making the
best use of infrastructure to support growth, and protecting valuable natural resources. The
Draft Growth Plan also addresses implementation of the Growth Plan and the requirement
for sub -area growth strategies (SAGS).
The following are some of the key highlights of the Draft Growth Plan:
Where and How to Grow
Promote Intensification — 40% by 2015: Within the GTAH, upper- and single -tier
municipalities will plan for a phased increase in the yearly percentage of intensification
so that by the year 2015, a minimum of 40% of all residential development occurring
annually within each upper- and single -tier municipality will be within built-up areas as
defined by the SAGS. (The upper -tier municipalities will identify targets for
intensification within each lower -tier municipality.)
• Minimum Affordable Housing Targets: Minimum affordable housing targets will
be established through the development of SAGS and municipalities are
encouraged to allow secondary suites as a component of their strategy.
• Preserve Employment Areas: Policies are provided to discourage conversion of
employment lands and preserve employment areas close to higher -order transit
and road infrastructure.
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• Higher Greenfield Densities: The draft Growth Plan expects future development
in areas designated for growth to accommodate higher gross densities (50 residents
and jobs per hectare) in order to support transit. This appears to be equivalent to
approx 13 units per net acre assuming 50% developable area and 3 ppu.
Infrastructure to Support Growth
• An Integrated Transportation Network: In order to link the urban growth centres,
the SAGS will identify and assess key transportation infrastructure, refine, phase
and coordinate transportation infrastructure objectives and investment decisions,
and identify opportunities to implement transportation demand management (TDM).
Municipalities will develop and implement TDM strategies and provide targets for
reducing travel by car.
Focus on Transit Infrastructure: Transit infrastructure will be used to shape
growth by expanding service areas and capacity while moving to a higher order
transit system. This will also be achieved by promoting residential and employment
intensification and facilitating linkages within and between urban growth centres.
Transit is the first priority for investment with a focus on infrastructure that provides
fast, frequent service between urban growth centres.
• Highway Investments: Priority of highway investments is to link inter -modal
facilities, international gateways and communities.
Municipalities will establish priority truck routes and ensure that land uses are
compatible with major transportation infrastructure.
Protecting What is Valuable
• Expand Water and Wastewater Systems and Ensure Full Cost Recovery: Water
and Wastewater systems should recover full operating and capital costs and be
expanded as necessary to meet demands of growth;
The SAGS will address inter -connections between municipal water and wastewater
systems or establish additional Great Lakes -based systems to accommodate
growth.
Identify and Protect the Natural Systems: The SAGS will identify and map the
natural systems of the GTAH and include natural heritage features and areas,
surface and groundwater features and the linkages between and among these
features.
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• Identify and Protect the Agricultural Systems: The SAGS will identify and map
the agricultural systems of the GTAH and provide policies for protecting that system
including minimum lot sizes for new lots for agricultural uses and allowing
agriculture, agriculture -related and secondary uses within that system;
Municipalities are to incorporate the agricultural systems into official plans, provide
opportunities for farm -related infrastructure and create municipal agricultural
advisory committees.
A Long -Term Strategy for Mineral Resource Management: The Province will
create a strategy that looks at the coordination and orderly extraction of resources,
rehabilitation, and opportunities to conserve and extract resources.
A Culture of Conservation: Municipalities are encouraged to foster a culture of
water, air and energy conservation while using the SAGS to better manage, reduce
and divert waste.
• Identify and Map Cultural Heritage: Municipalities are encouraged to identify and
map cultural heritage resources, develop policies for their protection, and create and
consult with heritage citizen committees.
Sub -area Growth Strategies
A Sub -area Growth Strategy: Based on the above, SAGS are to be completed for
five distinct geographic entities in the GGH, including one for the GTAH. SAGS
implement the Provincial Growth Plan by providing area -specific strategies and
policies on matters such as the urban structure, natural systems, infrastructure and
other strategic investments. One aspect of this is redistribution of the GTAH
population forecasts to area municipalities and the development of area municipal
forecasts. The GTAH SAGS will be prepared by the Province jointly with the
municipalities and other stakeholders.
SAGS Will Address the needs for urban expansion: The SAGS will assess the
needs for and the phasing of expansions to an urban boundary. This assessment
will look at the GTAH forecasts, economic analysis including short and long-term
fiscal impacts, impact on intensification targets, availability of infrastructure capacity,
and environmental impacts. However, the Minister, by regulation, can authorize
transitional rules that may positively or negatively impact whether an urban
expansion can go forward.
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March 22, 2005 - 5 - Report No. PL05-020
Implementation
• The Tools Are Weak: The Province is relying on existing provincial legislation and
the Planning Act reforms to implement the Growth Plan. There is an absence of
fiscal measures to make the Growth Plan work.
• Monitoring and Performance Measures Are Part of the Strategy: The Province
is developing a set of indicators to measure the implementation of the Growth Plan
and municipalities are expected to monitor the targets set out in the growth plan.
A Provincial 10-Year Infrastructure Stratecl
• 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy is still in the Works: The Province will give
priority to infrastructure investments that support the Growth Plan, including
supporting a regional transportation network. SAGS will comprehensively review
infrastructure needs.
The Draft Growth Plan will see consultation at the stakeholder level. No further public
consultation is expected. The planning process for SAGS is expected to engage the public
and stakeholders.
COMMENTS
The Province's Draft Growth Plan provides a visionary approach and a high level
framework to managing growth in the GGH. This vision is well -articulated in Aurora's
Strategic Plan and Official Plan and is consistent with the ongoing York Region Growth
Management Strategy.
Intensification and Compact Urban Form
Staff supports the Growth Plan which provides direction regarding where more
compact form can be reasonably be achieved and identifies centres within built-up
areas for growth and investment. The plan directs growth to occur within planned
and designed areas and not throughout the region in a piecemeal way. More growth
is directed away from greenfields and into urban growth centres, brownfield sites
(undeveloped or previously developed properties that may be contaminated, such
as former industrial or commercial properties that may be underutilized, derelict or
vacant), greyfields (former and underused commercial developments characterized
by large empty asphalt parking lots), intensification corridors and other areas with
excess infrastructure capacity.
Aurora has somewhat retreated from more intense development in recent years.
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Returning to more compact development at similar or greater densities than the
BayviewAAlellington Centre area would need take place if the provincial growth plan
comes into effect. Similarly, intensification on the Yonge Street and other
transportation corridors as set out in the Regional Official Plan Amendment # 43
(Centres and Corridors Strategy) would be enhanced once the Growth Plan
becomes a reality.
Intensification along major transit routes in Aurora's case is largely restricted to
Yonge Street. As was pointed out in connection with ROPA # 43, Yonge Street is
also the location of the Town's Historic Core. The Province's growth plan must take
into account the need to protect not only built heritage in such areas, but also the
context — neighbourhoods, vegetation and landscapes.
The Growth Plan also encourages the development of accessory apartments (or
second suites) such as an apartment in a house. The Plan indicates such uses can
increase density, reduce costs, make better use of existing infrastructure, and
provide increased choice in affordable rental housing, while also improving
affordability for homeowners. However, matters such as parking, additional strains
on schools, parks, and hard infrastructure have to be considered.
• In order to successfully direct more growth to existing communities, the Province
needs to put in place regulatory and financial tools. In addition, the Province needs
to develop an educational or marketing campaign that is supported by appropriate
tools to shift market preferences to development within existing built-up areas.
Urban Boundary
It is important to recognize that there is a need for increasing the amount of
designated growth area within some of municipalities. In 1996, Aurora's OPA # 17
defined the Town's 2C Planning Area within the East Aurora Urban Expansion Area
(see Figure 4) as potentially being needed for growth beyond 2016. Policy 2.5.3 (a)
of OPA 17 reads as follow:
"This land (2C Area) has been identified and recognized through the Town's Growth
Management Study as providing a logical and orderly extension of the Bayview
East Urban Expansion Area should additional lands be needed beyond 2016."
In 2003, the Town completed a Five Year Official Plan Review. Based on a number
of comprehensive studies, the review confirmed the OPA 17 findings and indicated
that Aurora could fall short of designated land necessary to obtain the 2016
projections. The Five Year Official Plan Review process also resulted in the
completion of a preferred concept plan for the 2C area as shown on Figure 5. A
preferred land use option proposes a mix of residential and employment land uses
for the 2C area, including a significant portion of employment lands (247 acres). The
Town is currently undertaking a detailed Natural Heritage Study (Environmental
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Study) for the 2C lands. The Five Year Official Plan Review indicated that:
"THAT after the approval of the Regional Official Plan Amendment, the Aurora
Official Plan be amended to extend the Planning Period to 2021 and expand the
urban policy area (to include the 2C area), update relevant sections related to urban
areas and population forecasts"
Given that the policy, which defines this area for growth beyond 2016, is included
within the Town's approved Official Plan, the Provincial Growth Plan should include
this area into designated growth areas.
Employment Lands
The identification and preservation of key employment lands in urban areas is
important; however, it should be noted that municipalities may wish to protect
additional employment lands beyond those existing areas identified as key by the
Province. In as much as York Region's ratio of employment to residential lands
(18.3% to 81.7%) is higher than Aurora's (12.1% to 87.9%), it's desirable for the
Town to identify additional employment lands in order to move closer to the
Region's ratio. The preferred development concept plan for the 2C lands (Figure 5)
identifies that that the all lands adjacent to the Highway 404 corridor should be
designated as "Employment Lands".
The Growth Plan indicates that "Municipalities are encouraged to designate and
preserve lands in the immediate vicinity of existing major highways, ports, rail yards
and international airports as areas for manufacturing, warehousing, and associated
retail, office and ancillary facilities". The Plan, however, does not appear to allow
such designations without a complete sub -area growth plan for the entire GTAH.
Timing will be an issue for Aurora as SAGS may take up 2 years to prepare and
have included in the Growth Plan as an Amendment.
Public Investment
• Staff supports public investment in urban centres and intensification corridors;
however, this should not preclude investment in other urban areas, such as Aurora,
where appropriate.
• Greater investment in infrastructure as well as programs to support affordable
housing should become part of the new fiscal tools discussed in the report.
Urban design
• Urban Design is a critical component of any form of urban intensification, both
residential and employment lands. It is important that municipalities be equipped
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with tools, such as urban design guidelines, to ensure that high standards of urban
design both in the public and private realms can be made realities.
Transit
The plan identifies that transit is its main priority for moving people in the urban
parts of the Golden Horseshoe area. The plan recognizes that the greatest travel
demand is interregional rather than within urban areas. Additional
recommendations suggest improvements to the GO system including two way all
day service on the Bradford line running through Aurora, development of high
occupancy vehicle (HOV) lines and carpooling systems. Although Highway
improvements such as the 404 and 427 extensions are considered as a priority for
future investment, the Bradford By-pass is missing in the Growth Plan's schedule 5
(see Figure 1), which provides the foundation and framework for future transit
investment decision in the GGH.
The Boundary of the GTAH Sub -area
The boundary of the GTAH Sub -area is defined at Schedule 8 (see Figure 2).
According to Appendix 3 in the Draft Growth Plan, the boundary should include the
single -tier municipalities of Hamilton and Toronto, the upper -tier municipalities of
Durham, Halton, Peel and York, and the lower -tier municipalities within. However,
most of York Region including Aurora is not included in the boundary of the GTAH
Sub -area on Schedule 8. The Province needs to clarify the boundaries of Sub Area
1 as the map (Schedule 8) and text do not match.
Transition Policies
The Transitional policies of the Draft Growth Plan indicate that the Minister will make
regulations pertaining to transitional matters. Staff strongly recommend that the Ministry
ensures that the policies are straightforward and easy to interpret and implement.
The Draft Plan also indicates that it is recognized that many municipalities have initiated
planning studies and other municipal review processes related to growth and development.
It is fully anticipated that these projects will continue while the Growth Plan is being
developed, and that these reviews and studies will take into consideration the policies and
directions contained in this draft plan. In many instances, municipal studies currently
underway will be used as part of the development of sub -area growth strategies.
OPTIONS
Council should add additional comments to the report as appropriate. Full copies of the
report are available in the Planning Department.
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Fiscal tools are not developed as part of the growth plan. The general concept behind the
growth plan is to minimize infrastructure costs by preventing sprawl.
CONCLUSIONS
Because Aurora is not a growth centre the Draft Growth Plan for the GGH has less impact
on it than other parts of the Region. The significant implications for Aurora will be how to
conduct more intense development and how to make urban boundary expansion prevail,
which include the Town's 2C Planning Area within the East Aurora Urban Expansion Area,
into designated growth areas.
Intensification potential within Aurora is limited as a large portion of the Yonge Street
Corridor is located within the Oak Ridges Moraine and another significant portion is located
within the historic core. In addition to the heritage aspects of the historic core this area is
also constrained by limited potential to improve the traffic situation as Yonge Street is
limited to two lanes within this area. These factors coupled with limited parking potential
make it difficult to obtain intensification within these two portions of the Yonge Street
Corridor. While the remaining northern portion of Yonge Street contains significant
floodptain areas and possibly constraining total intensification potential along Yonge Street
none -the -less, this area provides potential. Regional OPA # 43 requires that such potential
be examined.
The intensification policies within the Growth Plan require within the GTAH, that upper -and
single -tier municipalities will plan for a phased increased in the yearly percentage of
intensification so that by the year 2015, a minimum of 40% of all residential development
occurring annually within each upper- and single -tier municipality will be within built-up
areas as defined by the SAGS. It is not clear how these policies are to be applied within the
Region and what the intensification target of each individual municipality will be. The
Growth Plan encourages the highest densities with "Growth Centres" and "Intensification
Corridors". While Aurora is not a Growth Centre, as previously noted, there is potential for
infill and redevelopment along parts of Yonge Street south and north of the Historic Core
Area.
The Provincial Policy Statement (2005) requires all municipalities to maintain a minimum of
10 years of designated residential land and a 3 year supply of zoned residential land with
draft approved or registered plans. As Aurora has less intensification potential than
"Growth Centres" and "Intensification Corridors", it is questionable whether the policy
targets of the Provincial Policy Statement (2005) can be achieved without the 2C lands.
It's desirable for the Town to identify additional employment lands in order to move closer
to York Region's ratio of employment to residential lands. As noted previously the Five
Year Official Plan Review indicated that the lands adjacent to Highway 404 should be
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"Employment Lands". The Town of Aurora adopted an "Employment Land Retention
Strategy", OPA 55 on February 8, 2005. This strategy along with the designation of
additional lands along Highway 404 will ensure that adequate employment lands are
available for the long term.
Conventional subdivision developments do notfit with the vision set out in the Draft Growth
Plan. It is important that with denser development urban design controls need to be
strengthened and that the tools, such as urban design guidelines, are required in order to
create liveable compact communities while respecting historic neighbourhoods and
landscapes.
In conclusion, Staff supports the overall philosophy of the intensification and compact
growth. Staff are, however, concerned that while the intensification targets for the entire
Region are set at 40% the actual targets for individual municipalities will not be determined
until the completion of a subarea growth strategy forthe GTAH. Based on the scale of the
GTAH sub area and number of Regions and Municipalities impacted it is anticipated that
the completion of the sub area growth strategy will not be approved in the near future. It
appears that unless the 2C area is included within the designated growth area, the Plan
would not permit growth within this area until after a sub area growth strategy is completed
and perhaps until the 40% intensification targets are met. Due to the limited intensification
potential within the Town it is anticipated that the Town will have a shortfall of designated
and of approved residential units in the very near future unless the 2C area is included
within the designated growth area of the plan.
In addition, Staff is currently part of a working committee with the Region pertaining to
growth projections and housing requirements within the Region and based on the initial
meetings of this group it is premature at this time to determine if the 40% intensification
target is achievable with the Region.
Given the importance of the Provincial Growth Plan, staff recommends that a brief
overview of the report be presented to Council on March 29, 2005 as well as report PL05-
021 respecting the new Provincial Policy Statement.
Staff suggests this report be forwarded to the Minister of Infrastructure Renewal along with
any additional comments from the General Committee/Council.
LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Aurora's Strategic Plan calls for continued well planned growth and conservation of the
built and natural heritage. The Draft Growth Plan shares these goals.
ATTACHMENTS
Figure 1 Schedule 2 - Places to Grow Concept
Figure 2 Schedule 5 - Moving People
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Figure 3 Schedule 8 - Proposed sub -area concept
Figure 4 The 2C area — Preferred land Use Option
Figure 5 Preferred concept plan for the 2C area as approved by Council on May 13,
2003 as part of the 5 Year Official Plan Review,
PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW
Management Team Meeting: March 16, 2005
Prepared by. Jim Kyle ext. 4345
S e ei rt, MC1P, RPP
Director of Planning
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