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Agenda - Council - 20050927COUNCIL AGENDA NO.05-31 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 7:00 p.m. COUNCIL CNAMBERS AURORA TOWN NALL PUBLIC RELEASE 23/09/05 Te{ TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA NO. 05-31 Tuesday, September 27, 2005 7:00 p.m. 7:00 P.M. - OPEN FORUM — COUNCIL MEETING TO FOLLOW I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST ll APPROVAL OF AGENDA RECOMMENDED: THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department be approved as presented. III ADOPTION OF MINUTES Council Minutes of September 13, 2005, Meeting Number 05-28, Special Council Minutes of September 20, 2005, Meeting Number 05-29 and Special Council Minutes of September 23, 2005, Meeting Number 05-30 RECOMMENDED: THAT the Council Minutes from Meeting Number 05-28 and the Special Council Minutes from Meeting Number 05-29 and 05-30 be adopted as printed and circulated. Council Meeting No. 05-31 Page 2 of 12 Tuesday, September 27, 2005 IV PRESENTATIONS (a) Presentation by the Mayor to Mr. Donald Spence Re: 25 Years of Service at the Town of Aurora (b) Presentation by the Mayor of the Arts & Culture Awards to the Following Recipients: ➢ Aurora Agricultural Society Fair and Horse Show (Ms. Linda Schneidereit) ➢ Aurora Community Heritage Fair (Ms. Susan Walmer) ➢ Aurora Heights Public School (Ms. Marilyn McLeod) ➢ Aurora Historical Society (Ms Helen Roberts) ➢ Aurora Nursery School (Ms Cecilia Servideo & Ms Toni Robinson) ➢ Aurora Opera Company (Ms. Sarah Kyle) ➢ Aurora Seniors Art Group (Ms. Dorothy Clark -McClure) ➢ Aurora Seniors Book Club (Ms. Flo Murray) ➢ Aurora Writers Group (Robin Smith) ➢ Celebration of the Arts (Ms. Debra Weller) ➢ Marquee Theatrical Productions (Ms. Sheryl Amirault) ➢ Scottish Country Dancers (Ms. Janette Todd) ➢ York Symphony Orchestra (Ms. Linda Doyle) (c) Firefighters of York Region Re: 2006 Firefighters of York Region Calendar V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION VI ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Vll DELEGATIONS (a) Representatives from the Environmental Sub -Committee - (D-1) Public Awareness/Education Re: Proposed Environmental Advisory Committee Website (b) Mr. Milos Prykryl (D-2) Re: Item 11 — LS05-053 - Selection of Proposed Applicants for Lease of Library Square Council Meeting No. 05-31 Page 3 of 12 Tuesday, September 27, 2005 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: 4696-051 BEING A BY-LAW to authorize the conveyance of land described as Part of Lot 80, Con. 1, EYS (Kylemore Chapman Court Ltd.) 4697-051 BEING A BY-LAW to authorize the acquisition of land described as Part of Lot 80, Con. 1, EYS (Kylemore Chapman Court Ltd.) 4698-051 BEING A BY-LAW to authorize the conveyance of land described as Block 5, 65M-2976 (The Priestly Holding Corporation) 4704.05.0 BEING A BY-LAW to confirm actions by Council resulting from the meeting of September 27, 2005. (pg• B-1) (pg• B-3) (pg• B-5) (pg• B-7) Council Meeting No. 05-31 Page 4 of 12 Tuesday, September 27, 2005 Xll IN CAMERA Property Matter RECOMMENDED: THAT Council proceed In -Camera to address a property matter. X111 ADJOURNMENT Council Meeting No. 05-31 Tuesday, September 27, 2005 Page 5 of 12 AGENDA ITEMS 1. General Committee Meeting Report No. 05-19 (pg. 1) Tuesday, September 20, 2005 RECOMMENDED: THAT the Report of the General Committee Meeting No. 05-19, with the exception of the following items, be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted: ➢ Report ADM05-018 - Ontario Power Authority - York Region Electrical Supply Project - (Added Item) which was adopted at the Special Council meeting held on September 20, 2005 ➢ Report CS05-028 - Exemption to Noise By-law - (Added Item) which was adopted at the Special Council meeting held on September 23, 2005 2. EAC05-09 — September 12, 2005 Environmental Advisory (pg. 10) Committee Meeting RECOMMENDED: 1. THAT the Committee Record of the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting, held on September 12, 2005 be received for information and Council endorse the following recommendations of the Environmental Advisory Committee: 2. By-law/Policy Sub -Committee Record Minutes of May 19, 2005 By -law -Policy Sub -Committee Record Minutes of July 21, 2005 THAT the By-law/Policy Sub -Committee present a status report of their research findings to the Environmental Advisory Committee at the next scheduled meeting pertaining to their research on pesticides. THAT the resignation of By-law/Policy Sub -Committee member Maristela Schiavo, due to her residency change as indicated verbally by Councillor Gaertner, be accepted with regret. Council Meeting No. 05-31 Tuesday, September 27, 2005 Page 6 of 12 3. Letter of resignation from Mary Hill from the Environmental Advisory Committee and Letter of resignation from Vid Prezel from the Public Awareness/Education Sub -Committee THAT the letters of resignation from Mary Hill from the Environmental Advisory Committee and Vid Prezel from the Public Awareness/Education Sub -Committee be received and accepted with regret; and THAT Council authorize staff to proceed with the recruitment of a member to fill the vacancy on the Environmental Advisory Committee. 4. Minutes of June 6, 2005 and Minutes of September 8, 2005 THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee endorse the logo and website concept and request that they be presented by the Public Awareness/Education Sub -Committee to Council at the September 27, 2005, meeting for their review and required approval; and THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee endorse and promote a Green Seminar Series at the Aurora Public Library on Thursday, October 20, 2005 (Waste Reduction Week) topic Waste Diversion, Wednesday, February 1, 2006, topic Energy Efficiency and Wednesday, April 26, 2006 (Earth Week) topic Green Gardening. 5. Environmental Advisory Committee Pending List THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee Pending List be received; and THAT the Chairs of each Sub -Committee review the Pending List so that status updates on the items can be given to staff by September 19, 2005. 6. Memorandum from Fausto Fillipetto, Policy Planner Updating of York Region's State of the Environment Report THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee recommends to Council that staff be directed, where possible, to quantify and provide specific examples of initiatives that are being offered to the Region as part of the Town's State of the Environment Report. 7. Copy of the Letter from Director of Public Works to Petro Canada Aqua Terre Report Dated May 25, 2005 — Supplemental Soil and Groundwater Investigation, 50 Industrial Parkway South (Petro Canada Card Lock Outlet No. 04616) THAT, if an acceptable remediation plan as previously agreed to by Petro - Canada, is not received by October 15, 2005, the Town take whatever enforcement action necessary; and Council Meeting No. 05-31 Tuesday, September 27, 2005 Page 7 of 12 THAT a request be made, at that time, for the TSSA to also take enforcement action; and THAT the Director of Public Works provide the Environmental Advisory Committee with the background information provided by the Town's consultant on the MTBE as previously requested and how it relates to this matter. 8. Copy of Letter from Ministry of the Environment Application for Approval of Air Power Generation Module at the Aurora Landfill - Aurora Town, Regional Municipality of York MOE Reference Number 89-6AJU99 THAT the copy of letter from Ministry of the Environment — Application for Approval of Air — Power Generation Module at the Aurora Landfill, Aurora Town, Regional Municipality of York, MOE Reference Number 89-6AJU99 be received, and deferred to the next Environmental Advisory Committee meeting. 9. Planning Sub -Committee THAT the Planning Sub -Committee and By-law/Policy Sub Committee be combined. 10. Annual Fall Environmental Advisory Committee Regional Forum in November 2005 THAT the Aurora Environmental Advisory Committee be permitted to take their turn to host in the Council Chambers, the Regional EAC Forum as part of the rotation requested by the participant Municipalities, at a date to be determined. 3. FAC05-04 — September 14, 2005 Finance Advisory Committee (pg. 23) Meeting RECOMMENDED: 1. THAT the Committee Record of the Finance Advisory Committee Meeting 05-04, held on September 14, 2005, be received for information and Council endorse the following recommendations of the Finance Advisory Committee: Council Meeting No. 05-31 Page 8 of 12 Tuesday, September 27, 2005 2. Memorandum from the Chief Administrative Officer Core Service Review THAT Council authorize staff to proceed with the issuance of a Request for Proposal for the conduct of a Service Diagnostic Analysis of the Public Works Department and the Parks Division of Leisure Services as recommended by the Chief Administrative Officer, to be financed through the reallocation of funds from within budgeted funds for a Services Review; and THAT Council authorize staff to proceed with a Request for Proposal regarding a Services Review in 2005 and 2006, as a continuation of the development of the new Strategic Plan; and THAT staff present a report to Council prior to the 2006 Budget deliberations, previewing the proposed format and outline of the budget process. 4. SDTF05-02 — September 15, 2005 Secondary Dwelling Unit Task (pg. 27) Force Meeting RECOMMENDED: THAT the Committee Record of the Secondary Dwelling Unit Task Force Meeting 05-02 held on Thursday, September 15, 2005 be received as information. 5. EDAC05-07 — September 21, 2005 Economic Development (pg. 31) Advisory Committee Meeting RECOMMENDED: 1. THAT the Committee Record of the Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting 05-07 held on September 21, 2005 be received as information and the following recommendations of the Economic Development Advisory Committee be endorsed: 2. Hancunhe, China Visit THAT the letter from the Mayor to the Town of Hancunhe, China graciously declining, on Council's behalf, the offer to host a delegation from the Town of Aurora, be received for information. Council Meeting No. 05-31 Tuesday, September 27, 2005 Page 9 of 12 3. Memorandum from the Economic Development Officer Official Plan Review — Industrial/Commercial/Economic Development Policies THAT the memorandum from the EDO providing an update as to the status of the consultants selection process to undertake the Official Plan Review — Industrial/ Commercial/Economic Development Policies be received for information. 4. Memorandum from the Economic Development Officer Minor Site Plan Review Process THAT the memorandum regarding Minor Site Plan Review Process be received for information. 5. EDAC05-013 — Aurora Business Ambassadors Program - A New Perspective THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee provide input to the Economic Development Officer regarding the Terms of Reference for Aurora's Business Ambassadors Program, as outlined in Report EDAC05- 013; and THAT the Economic Development Officer prepare a report for a future Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting with detailed revisions to the program, incorporating suggestions from the Economic Development Advisory Committee, for endorsement by the Committee. 6. EDAC05-014 — Downtown Commercial Area Signage - Proposal THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee endorse Design Option #2, Attachment A to Report EDAC05-014 (dated September 21, 2005) for signage on Yonge Street in the Downtown Commercial Core; and THAT Council consider the allocation of funding in the amount of $26,500 for this initiative within the Town's 2006 Capital Budget. Council Meeting No. 05-31 Tuesday, September 27, 2005 Page 10 of 12 A 7 ACCESS05-06 — September 22, 2005 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes RECOMMENDED: (pg. 38) 1. THAT the Committee Record of the Accessibility Advisory Meeting held on September 22, 2005 be received for information; and 2. Resignation of Ivy Henriksen THAT the letter of resignation from Ivy Henriksen effective October 31, 2005, be accepted with regrets; and THAT staff be authorized to proceed with the recruitment process to fill the vacancy. 3. Confirmation of Meeting Dates for 2005 THAT the following meeting dates of the Accessibility Advisory Committee be confirmed: Thursday, October 27, 2005 3:00 p.m. Thursday, November 24, 2005 3:00 p.m. December no meeting scheduled LSAC05-08 — September 8, 2005 Leisure Services Advisory (pg. 42) Committee Meeting 1. THAT the Committee Record of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee meeting, held on September 8, 2005, be received for information and Council endorse the following recommendations of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee: 2. Ms Rebecca Beaton Re: Communities In Bloom THAT the Town of Aurora proceed with the Communities In Bloom initiative for 2006 on a provincial level, on the basis that the Town will not be required to commit more than $1,000 in total towards the program. 3. Review of Community SurveV THAT the matter be deferred to the next Leisure Services Advisory Committee meeting. Council Meeting No. 05-31 Page 11 of 12 Tuesday, September 27, 2005 4. Membership for Special Events Sub -Committee (Result from Chair) THAT staff contact all the members of the Special Events Sub -Committee to assess their interest in continuing to participate on the Committee; and THAT the Special Events Sub -Committee record minutes of all future meetings. 5. Youth Action Sub -Committee — Minutes of Meeting Held on June 15, 2005 THAT the June 15, 2005 minutes of the Youth Action Sub -Committee be received. 6. Financial Statement Request Responses THAT the Committee defer the discussion regarding user groups' financial statements until after the presentation by the Director of Leisure Services at the next meeting regarding detailed costing of programs. 7. THAT the Committee direct staff to investigate naming rights initiatives by contacting other municipalities and researching revenue potential. 8. PL05-091 — Proposed Official Plan Updates Pertaining to (pg. 48) Industrial/Commercial Designations and Economic Development RECOMMENDED: THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a contract to retain Meridian Planning Consultants Inc. to complete the Official Plan updates pertaining to Industrial/Commercial policies and the addition of new Economic Development policies. 9. PL05-093 — Application for Site Plan Approval (pg. 58) KTI Limited, 31 Isaacson Crescent, Aurora Parts 8, 9, 14 of Plan 65R-15577 File D11-13.05 RECOMMENDED: THAT Report PL05-093 be received as information; and THAT subject to the resolution of all outstanding issues and the submission of all fees and securities, Council authorize the Director of Planning and Development Services to execute a Site Plan Agreement between KTI Limited and the Town of Aurora to permit the construction of a 2,944m2 (31,690ft2) office and warehouse facility. Council Meeting No. 05-31 Tuesday, September 27, 2005 Page 12 of 12 10 11 12. CS05-05 — Administration Procedure No. 13 Excess Hours & Overtime RECOMMENDED: (pg. 64) THAT Administration Procedure No. 13 be amended as set out in Appendix 2 to Report CS05-05. LS05-053 - Selection of Proposed Applicants for Lease of (pg. 76) Library Square RECOMMENDED: THAT Council endorse the Leisure Services Advisory Committee recommendations for community groups to negotiate a lease for space in Library Square; and further THAT Council direct staff to enter into negotiations for leases with the recommended organizations and report back to Council. Correspondence from Richard Hess (pg. 90) Re: Newspaper Article — "EMFs Making People Sick" RECOMMENDED: THAT the correspondence be received for information. 13. Memo from the Director of Planning (pg. 92) Re: Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval Applications Lips, Stephan and Mary 219 Old Yonge Street Files: D14-06-02 and D11-02-05 RECOMMENDED: THAT the memo be received; and THAT by-law amendment 4693-05., without the Holding provision, be deferred to a future Council meeting. COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 Delegation (a) EXTRACT FROM EAC MEETING NO. 05-09 HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2005 DELEGATIONS 3. Representative from the Public Awareness/Education Sub -Committee Proposed Website and Logo Mathew Bertin and Catherine Marshall from the Public Awareness/Education Sub - Committee presented the revised logo and website concept which incorporated the comments and feedback that were received from Committee and Sub -Committee members at the June 27, 2005, meeting. Mathew Berlin pointed out that the Town of Aurora logo is now displayed on the homepage of the Environmental Advisory Committee's website, directly above the Committee's logo. The Committee agreed that a section would be included under the "What is EAC" section on how residents can get involved in the EAC Committee initiatives. The Sub -Committee members present reiterated that the website content could be expanded upon later if necessary. The next step for the Public Awareness/Education Sub -Committee is to present the logo and website concept to Council for their consideration and approval. Councillor Morris thanked the Sub -Committee members involved in developing the logo and website for all of their hard work. Moved by Sue Walmer Seconded by Ellen Mole THAT the delegation from Mathew Bertin and Catherine Marshall of the Public Awareness/Education Sub -Committee on the Proposed Website and Logo be received. CARRIED D-1 COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 Delegation (6) G �exve�n � YL? + � , `'j At{1oviz 1fuPS �Tj2 �%IP�77 �j�I ciY4!' ah l a'sC r. s G�vP D-2 COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 M TOWN OF AURORA GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT NO. 05-19 Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Tuesday, September 20, 2005 r•, ATTENDANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS Councillor Morris in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Gaertner, Kean, West, and Mayor Jones. MEMBERS ABSENT Councillors Hogg, Wallace and Vrancic were absent on other business. OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Administrative Co- ordinator/Deputy Clerk, Director of Building, Director of Leisure Services, Director of Planning, Director of Public Works, Director of Financial Services/ Treasurer, Town Solicitor, and Council/Committee Secretary. Councillor Morris called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor West declared an interest Delegation (c) - Mr. Wayne Bando, Resident - Outstanding Issues on Collins Crescent, by virtue of his residence in the vicinity of the subject Street and did not take part in or vote on any questions in this regard or attempt in any way to influence the voting on such questions. APPROVAL OFAGENDA General Committee recommends: THAT the added item - Report ADM05-015 - Kylemore (Chapman Court) Ltd. Request for Land Exchange, be referred to the next meeting. DEFEATED -1- COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 General Committee Report No. 05-19 Page 2 of 9 Tuesday, September 20, 2005 General Committee recommends: THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department, with the following additional items, be approved: ➢ Support material to accompany Delegation (b) - The Toronto Wildlife Centre ➢ Report ADM05-015 - Kylemore (Chapman Court) Ltd. Request for Land Exchange ➢ Report ADM05-018 - Ontario Power Authority - York Region Electrical Supply Project ➢ Report CS05-028 - Exemption to Noise By-law ➢ Correspondence from the Township of King Re: Recommendation regarding Ontario Power Authority - York Region Electricity Supply CARRIED 111 DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 11 and the added items were Identified for discussion. IV ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION General Committee recommends: THAT the following recommendations respecting the matters listed as "Items not Requiring Separate Discussion" be adopted as submitted to the Committee and staff be authorized to take all necessary action required to give effect to same: 4. PL05-081 — Geosmart Funding and Teranet Property Fabric THAT Council authorize staff to use the budgeted amount of $42,015.00 to improve the Town's GIS.capabilities, even though the matching funding from the Province is no longer available. 7. PL05-084 — Proposed Plan of Subdivision and Rezoning Applications Mattamy (Aurora) Limited (formerly Quaker Lundy Farms) Part of Lot 25, Concession 2 EYS Files D12-00-BA and D14-23-00 THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Proposed Plan of Subdivision and Rezoning Amendment Applications submitted by Mattamy (Aurora) Limited, Files D12-00-SA and D14-23-00, scheduled for the October 26, 2005 Public Planning Meeting. 8. PL05.085— Servicing Allocation — Next Steps THAT a public meeting to consider the passage of a by-law under Section 34(5) of the Planning Act dealing with the adequacy of services for new development be scheduled at the October 26, 2005 Public Planning Meeting; and -2- COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 General Committee Report No. 05.19 Page 3 of 9 Tuesday, September 20, 2005 THAT Attachment 1 entitled "Policy for the Allocation of Water and Sewer Services' be received for information and that public input be sought regarding this proposed policy at the October 26, 2005 Public Planning Meeting; and THAT the chart entitled "Applications Requiring Servicing Allocation" be received and consideration given after public input on the Policy for the Allocation of Water and Sewer Services has been received and Council has endorsed a policy; and THAT the distribution of servicing allocation proposed by the developers' group within the 2B area be received for Information. 9. PL05-086— Site Plan Application St. John's Bay Land Company Limited Lot 1 and Block 7, Registered Plan 65M-2874 15830 Bayview Avenue File 011-08-05 THAT Report PL05-086 be received as information; and THAT, subject to a satisfactory review by the Site Plan Review Committee, the Director of Planning be authorized to execute a Site Plan Agreement between St. John's Bay Land Company Limited and the Town of Aurora respecting the development of an L.C.B.O. retail store on the subject lands (File D11-08-05). CARRIED I��.�x�rxHrrre� (a) Mr. Rahul Bhardwaj, CEO, United Way of York Region Re: Update of the United Way Campaign for York Region Mr. Rahul Bhardwaj, CEO of United Way of York Region summarized the past successes and future goals, of the United Way of York Region and provided a visual presentation to illustrate the good work being done within the community through the generous donations from the contributing businesses and citizens. Genera! Committee recommends: THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information; and BE IT RESOLVED THAT Town Council of the Town of Aurora, in the Province of Ontario, hereby does the following: 1. Proclaims the month of October 2005 as "United Way Month in the Town of Aurora" and urges all citizens to recognize and support the mission of the United Way of York Region; and 2. During "United Way Month in the Town of Aurora": (1) permit the posting of United Way posters and signs in the Town of Aurora facilities; and (ii) fly the United Way flag at the Town Hall during United Way month and for the duration of the Town of Aurora United Way campaign. CARRIED -3- COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 General Committee Report No. 05-19 Page 4 of 9 Tuesday, September 20, 2005 (b) Ms Nathalie Karvonen, Executive Director, Toronto Wildlife Centre; and added support material Re: Services Provided by the Toronto Wildlife Centre in Aurora Ms Nathalie Karvonen, Executive Director of the Toronto Wildlife Centre, provided a visual presentation summarizing the services that the Toronto Wildlife Centre has provided within the Region of York since 1993. General Committee recommends: THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information. CARRIED Councillor West declared an interest Delegation (c) - Mr. Wayne Bando, Resident - Outstanding Issues on Collins Crescent, by virtue of his residence in the vicinity of the subject Street and did not take part in or vote on any questions in this regard or attempt in any way to Influence the voting on such questions. (c) Mr. Wayne Bando, Resident Re: Outstanding Issues on Collins Crescent Mr. Wayne Bando, resident of 38 Collins Crescent, expressed concern regarding various outstanding issues that he has reported, pertaining to the reconstruction of Collins Crescent. General Committee recommends: THAT the comments of the delegate be received for Information; and THAT a report be presented to a future meeting, outlining the history of the issues pertaining to the reconstruction of Collins Crescent and summarizing the communications which have taken place between the Public Works Department and Mr. Bando to date. CARRIED VI CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Correspondence from the Office of the Minister of Health Re: EMFs and Human Health General Committee recommends: THAT the correspondence be received for Information; and THAT information from a presentation provided by Dr. Magda Haves at a meeting of the Markham Electrical Pollution Taskforce which took place in February, 2005, be received for information; and THAT both items be forwarded to the Region of York. CARRIED -4- COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 General Committee Report No. 05-19 Page 5 of 9 Tuesday, September 20, 2005 2. Correspondence from Councillor Morris Re: Electrical Fields Article from The Sunday Times — Britain General Committee recommends: THAT the correspondence be received for information and forwarded to the Region of York. CARRIED 3. ADM05-017— The 2005 Aurora Chamber of Commerce Business Achievement Awards Gala - Request to Purchase Event Tickets General Committee recommends: THAT Council authorize Town staff to purchase up to a total of 32 tickets for the 2005 Aurora Chamber of Commerce 'Business Awards Gala — Celebrating Success" to be held on October 21, 2005, and offer the tickets to members of the Economic Development Advisory Committee, the Aurora Business Ambassadors, and the recipients of this years Aurora Business Longevity Awards, as identified by staff, to attend the event. CARRIED 5. PL05-082 — Progress Report Pertaining to Five Year Official Plan Review General Committee recommends: THAT Council receive as information the following status of the progress being made towards satisfying the recommendations made as part of the Five Year Official Plan Review Process. CARRIED 6. PL05.083— Site Plan Application Ab Cox Pontiac Buick GMC Ltd. Parcel 80-11, Section W4, Part Lot 80, Con. 1, Part 1, 65R-7075 305 Wellington Street East File D11.17-D5 General Committee recommends., THAT Council receive as information, Report PL05-083; and THAT the applicant is to provide additional landscape treatments, as per staffs recommendations, including shrubs and/or decorative treatments along the street frontages; and THAT subject to the resolution of all outstanding issues and the submission of all fees and securities, Council authorize the Director of Planning and Development Services to enter into a site plan agreement between Ab Cox Pontiac Buick GMC Ltd. and the Town of Aurora respecting the construction of an addition to the existing automotive dealership building and parking lot addition. CARRIED -5- COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 General Committee Report No. 05-19 Page 6 of 9 Tuesday, September 20, 2005 10. PL05-034 — Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Applications Lips, Stefan and Mary 219 Old Yonge Street Part of Lot 4, Registered Plan 461 Files D14-06-02 and Dll-02.05 General Committee recommends: THAT Implementing Zoning By-law 4693-05.D be scheduled for enactment at the next Council meeting (File D14-06-02); and THAT a Council allocates sanitary sewer and water allocation to the development site for a total of six (6) units, and a site plan agreement be executed by the owner; and THAT, subject to a satisfactory review by the Site Plan Committee, the Director of Planning and Development Services be authorized to execute a Site Plan Amending Agreement between Stephan and Mary Lips and the Town of Aurora respecting the development of a seven (7) unit block townhouse development on the subject lands (File D11-02-05). CARRIED 11. ADMOS-016 — The Priestly Holding Corporation Request to Purchase Land General Committee recommends: THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Offer to Purchase Agreement from The Priestly Holding Corporation respecting the conveyance of certain lands described as Block 5, 65M-2976; and THAT By-law 4698-051, being a by-law to declare lands surplus and authorize the conveyance be provided all three readings. CARRIED Report ADM05-015 - Kylemore (Chapman Court) Ltd. Request for Land Exchange - (Added Item) General Committee recommends: THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Offer to Purchase Agreement by Kylemore (Chapman Court) Ltd. respecting the conveyance of certain lands in the Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York, being Part Lot 80, Con. 1, EYS, designated as Parts 2 and 5 on a draft Reference Plan prepared by J.D. Barnes Limited as File No. 04-21-279- 00-B dated February 21, 2005; THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Offer to Purchase Agreement respecting the acquisition of certain lands from Kylemore (Chapman Court) Ltd. in the Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York, being Part Lot 80, Con. 1, EYS, designated as Pads 3 and 4 on a draft Reference Plan prepared by J.D. Barnes Limited as File No. 04-21- 279.00-B dated February 21, 2005; and THAT By-law 4696-051, being a by-law to declare lands surplus and authorize the conveyance -and By-law 4697-051, being a by-law to authorize the acquisition be provided all three readings. CARRIED COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 General Committee Report No. 05.19 Page 7 of 9 Tuesday, September 20, 2005 Report CS05-028 - Exemption to Noise By-law - (Added Item) General Committee recommends: THAT Council approve the request from Mr. Nielsen for an exemption from the Town's Noise By-law for the purpose of a fundraising concert for the Katrina Relief Fund to be held on Sunday September 25, 2005 from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m.; and THAT a Special Council Meeting be held on Friday, September 23, 2005 at 8:30 a.m. to ratify this decision. CARRIED Correspondence from the Township of King Re: Recommendation regarding Ontario Power Authority -York Region Electricity Supply - (Added Item) General Committee recommends: THAT the correspondence be received for information and forwarded to the Region of York. CARRIED Report ADM05-018 - Ontario Power Authority - York Region Electrical Supply Project - (Added Item) The CAO advised that it would be prudent to waive the procedural By-law to permit an open discussion period to allow for the public to ask questions and provide comments on this matter. General Committee recommends: THAT the provisions of the Procedural By-law be waived to provide an opportunity for the public to address the General Committee on this matter. CARRIED OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS GENERAL COMMITTEE ON THIS MATTER Mr. Denis Poncelet, resident of 67 Ochalski Road and member of the STOP Committee (Stop Transmission -lines Over People) advised that he generally supports the recommendations in report ADM05-018 with the exception of section (b) and he advised that prior to this meeting, he provided members of the Committee with a copy of the full recommendations which include a suggested revision to the wording for that section as follows: (b) in order to protect the health and interests of the public, that in evaluating any site, extensive public consultation with residents and complete environmental assessments be conducted with respect to any transformation, transmission or generation facilities and that there be no EMF or ground current risks imposed upon any existing or future residents in the Town of Aurora -7- COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 General Committee Report No. 05.19 Page 8 of 9 Tuesday, September 20, 2005 Mr. Poncelet advised that there are also some minor revisions suggested elsewhere within the recommendations and he assured the Committee that these revisions were carefully researched and agreed upon by the members of the STOP Committee and also discussed with Councillor Morris. Mr. Richard Johnson, resident of 37 October Lane and member of the STOP (Stop Transmission -lines Over People) Committee expressed concern regarding levels of involvement and interest shown by some members of Council regarding this issue. Mr. Johnson urged Council to continue to work toward the protection of the environment and the health of Aurora residents. Mr. Ian Munro, Aurora Resident Representative on the York Region Project Working Group of the Ontario Power Authority, advised that he worked with staff to help draft the recommendations in report ADM05-018. Mr. Munro advised that the intent of these recommendations is to provide the Town with a low cost power solution. Mr. Munro advised that the decision from the Township of King to work with the Ontario Power Authority to find a suitable location for a transformer station, if one is required, in the Township of King, has provided more time for careful consideration and planning of power solutions. General Committee recommends: THAT this meeting be extended beyond 10:30 p.m. in order to address the remaining items on the agenda. CARRIED Councillor West left the meeting at 10:45 p.m. General Committee recommends: THAT the support for the integrated solution be conditional upon the following concerns being addressed to the satisfaction of the Town of Aurora: (a) the location of any of the transformation facilities be in accordance with the Town of Aurora regulations Including but not limited to, zoning, site plan, building and safety regulations DEFEATED General Committee recommends: (b) in order to protect the health and interests of the public, that in evaluating any site, extensive public consultation with residents and complete environmental assessments be conducted with respect to any transformation, transmission or generation facilities and that there be no EMF or ground current risks Imposed upon any existing or future residents in the Town of Aurora CARRIED General Committee recommends: (c) the transformer station -be limited to 150 MW (d) the transformer station not be constructed unless a local generation plant is constructed in advance (a) any new 230 kV feeders be underground through any urban designated lands (f) the existing single circuit 115 kV system be replaced as soon as COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 General Committee Report No. 05-19 Page 9 of 9 Tuesday, September 20, 2005 (f) the existing single circuit 115 kV system be replaced as soon as possible (g) the Town receive quarterly reports from the appropriate agency showing power consumption and extrapolations required to determine the need for the second transformer station (h) OPA fund with significant amounts of money for the necessary research and development of methods to reduce the cost of placing transmission lines underground CARRIED General Committee recommends: THAT the Town of Aurora support the Integrated solution to the York Region electrical supply problem proposed by the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) on September 9" and 14' , 2005 Including 1) Demand Reduction, 2) Transformation and 3) Additional Local Supply; and THAT the Town of Aurora strive to be a leader by example of energy conservation; and THAT the Town of Aurora actively pursue opportunities to share energy conservation projects with Its residents, businesses and other governments and agencies; and THAT the Town of Aurora request the Province of Ontario to enact the appropriate legislation to facilitate and require energy conservation In new construction. DEFEATED VII OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS None Vlll IN -CAMERA None IX ADJOURNMENT General Committee recommends: THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:55 p.m. CARRIED THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 05-19 IS SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL AT COUNCIL MEETING NO. 05-30 ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2005, I'm COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 AGENDA ITEM # 'TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL REPORT No. EAC05-09 SUBJECT: September 12, 2005 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting FROM: Chair - Councillor Morris Council Members - Councillor Gaertner Committee Members - Robert Cook, Ellen Mole, Darryl Moore and Susan Walmer DATE: September 27, 2005 RECOMMENDATIONS 1. THAT the Committee Record of the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting, held on September 12, 2005 be received for information and Council endorse the following recommendations of the Environmental Advisory Committee: 2. By-law/Policy Sub -Committee Record Minutes of May 19, 2005 By -law -Policy Sub -Committee Record Minutes of July 21, 2005 THAT the By-law/Policy Sub -Committee present a status report of their research findings to the Environmental Advisory Committee at the next scheduled meeting pertaining to their research on pesticides. THAT the resignation of By-law/Policy Sub -Committee member Maristela Schiavo, due to her residency change as indicated verbally by Councillor Gaertner, be accepted with regret. 3. Letter of resignation from Mary Hill from the Environmental Advisory Committee and Letter of resignation from Vid Prezel from the Public Awareness/Education Sub -Committee THAT the letters of resignation from Mary Hill from the Environmental Advisory Committee and Vid Prezel from the Public Awareness/Education Sub -Committee be received and accepted with regret; and THAT Council authorize staff to proceed with the recruitment of a member to fill the vacancy on the Environmental Advisory Committee. -10- COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 September 27, 2005 - 2 - Report No. EAC05-09 4. Minutes of June 6, 2005 and Minutes of September 8, 2005 THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee endorse the logo and website concept and request that they be presented by the Public Awareness/Education Sub -Committee to Council at the September 27, 2005, meeting for their review and required approval; and THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee endorse and promote a Green Seminar Series at the Aurora Public Library on Thursday, October 20, 2005 (Waste Reduction Week) topic Waste Diversion, Wednesday, February 1, 2006, topic Energy Efficiency and Wednesday, April 26, 2006 (Earth Week) topic Green Gardening. 5. Environmental Advisory Committee Pending List THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee Pending List be received; and THAT the Chairs of each Sub -Committee review the Pending List so that status updates on the items can be given to staff by September 19, 2005. 6. Memorandum from Fausto Fillipetto, Policy Planner Updating of York Region's State of the Environment Report THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee recommends to Council that staff be directed, where possible, to quantify and provide specific examples of initiatives that are being offered to the Region as part of the Town's State of the Environment Report. 7. Copy of the Letter from Director of Public Works to Petro Canada Aqua Terre Report Dated May 25, 2005 - Supplemental Soil and Groundwater Investigation, 50 industrial Parkway South (Petro Canada Card Lock Outlet No. 04616) THAT, if an acceptable remediation plan as previously agreed to by Petro - Canada, is not received by October 15, 2005, the Town take whatever enforcement action necessary; and THAT a request be made, at that time, for the TSSA to also take enforcement action; and THAT the Director of Public Works provide the Environmental Advisory Committee with the background information provided by the Town's consultant on the MTBE as previously requested and how it relates to this matter. -11- COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 September 27, 2005 - 3 - Report No. EAC05-09 8. Copy of Letter from Ministry of the Environment Application for Approval of Air Power Generation Module at the Aurora Landfill Aurora Town, Regional Municipality of York MOE Reference Number 89-6AJU99 THAT the copy of letter from Ministry of the Environment - Application for Approval of Air - Power Generation Module at the Aurora Landfill, Aurora Town, Regional Municipality of York, MOE Reference Number 89-6AJU99 be received, and deferred to the next Environmental Advisory Committee meeting. 9. Planning Sub -Committee THAT the Planning Sub -Committee and By-law/Policy Sub Committee be combined. 10. Annual Fall Environmental Advisory Committee Regional Forum in November 2005 THAT the Aurora Environmental Advisory Committee be permitted to take their turn to host in the Council Chambers, the Regional EAC Forum as part of the rotation requested by the participant Municipalities, at a date to be determined. BACKGROUND Attached for the information of Council are the Minutes of the Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting EAC05-09, held on September 12, 2005. COMMENTS Nil OPTIONS Nil CONCLUSIONS Nil FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS None -12- COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 September 27, 2005 - 4 - Report No. EAC05-09 ATTACHMENTS 1. Copy of Committee Record No. EACO05-09. Prepared by: Karen Ewart, Administrative Co-ordinator/Deputy Clerk, ext. 4222 wwr wV C uncillor yllis Morris, Chair Environmental Advisory Committee -13- COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 ATTACHMENT #1 tl� ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECORD MEETING NO. 05-09 Date: Monday, September 12, 2005 Time and Location: 7:00 p.m., Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall, 1 Municipal Drive Committee Members: Councillor Morris, Chair, Councillor Gaertner, Robert Cook, Ellen Mole, Darryl Moore, Sue Walmer, Klaus Wehrenberg Regrets: David Tomlinson Staff Attendees: Wayne Jackson, Director of Public Works Karyn Bagley, Council/Committee Secretary Others in Attendance: Mathew Berlin, Sub -Committee Member Wendy Carroll, Resident Catherine Marshall, Sub -Committee Member Councillor Morris called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST There were no declarations of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. 1. Change of the Chair for the Environmental Advisory Committee The matter was deferred to a future meeting. —14— COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 Environmental Advisory Committee Record No. 05-09 Page 2 of 9 Monday, September 12, 2005 APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by Robert Cook Seconded by Sue Walmer THAT the content of the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department be approved with the following ehange amendment: ➢ Agenda Item 18a — By-law/Policy Sub -Committee Record Minutes of May 19, 2005, and Agenda Item 18b — By-law/Policy Sub -Committee Record Minutes of July 21, 2005, be moved to the top of the agenda. CARRIED By-laws/Policy 18a. By-law/Policy Sub -Committee Record Minutes of May 19, 2005 18b. By -law -Policy Sub -Committee Record Minutes of July 21, 2005 Moved by Sue Walmer Seconded by Ellen Mole THAT the By-law/Policy Sub -Committee present a status report of their research findings to the Environmental Advisory Committee at the next scheduled meeting pertaining to their research on pesticides. CARRIED Moved by Ellen Mole Seconded by Robert Cook THAT the resignation of By-law/Policy Sub -Committee member Maristela Schiavo, due to her residency change as indicated verbally by Councillor Gaertner, be accepted with regret. CARRIED Moved by Ellen Mole Seconded by Sue Walmer THAT Agenda Item 6 — Letter of resignation from Mary Hill from the Environmental Advisory Committee, and Agenda Item 7 — Letter of resignation of Vid Prezel from the Public Awareness/Education Sub - Committee be brought forward at this time. CARRIED —15— Page 3 of 9 COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 Environmental Advisory Committee Record No. 05-09 Monday, September 12, 2005 CORRESPONDENCE/MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 6. Letter of resignation from Mary Hill from the Environmental Advisory Committee 7. Letter of resignation from Vid Prezel from the Public Awareness/Education Sub -Committee Moved by Sue Walmer Seconded by Ellen Mole THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee proceed In Camera to discuss personnel matters. CARRIED Moved by Robert Cook Seconded by Sue Walmer THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee reconvene in an open session. CARRIED Moved by Sue Walmer Seconded by Ellen Mole THAT the letters of resignation from Mary Hill from -the Environmental Advisory Committee and Vid Prezel from the Public Awareness/Education Sub -Committee be received and accepted with regret; and THAT Council authorize staff to proceed with the recruitment of a member to fill the vacancy on the Environmental Advisory Committee. W. b Councillor Gaertner left the meeting at 7:40 pm. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Record No. 05-08, dated Monday, June 27, 2005 The Director of Public Works circulated to each Committee member a copy of the Town's Environmental Initiatives. —16— COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 Environmental Advisory Committee Record No. 05-09 Page 4 of 9 Monday, September 12, 2005 Moved by Sue Walmer Seconded by Robert Cook THAT the Town's Environmental Initiatives as circulated by the Director of Public Works be received; and THAT Meeting Record No. 05-08 dated Monday, June 27, 2005, be approved. CARRIED DELEGATIONS 3. Representative from the Public Awareness/Education Sub -Committee Proposed Website and Logo Mathew Berlin and Catherine Marshall from the Public Awareness/Education Sub - Committee presented the revised logo and website concept which incorporated the comments and feedback that were received from Committee and Sub - Committee members at the June 27, 2005, meeting. Mathew Berlin pointed out that the Town of Aurora logo is now displayed on the homepage of the Environmental Advisory Committee's website, directly above the Committee's logo. The Committee agreed that a section would be included under the "What is EAC" section on how residents can get involved in the EAC Committee initiatives. The Sub -Committee members present reiterated that the website content could be expanded upon later if necessary. The next step for the Public Awareness/Education Sub -Committee is to present the logo and website concept to Council for their consideration and approval. Councillor Morris thanked the Sub -Committee members involved in developing the logo and website for all of their hard work. Moved by Sue Walmer Seconded by Ellen Mole THAT the delegation from Mathew Berlin and Catherine Marshall of the Public Awareness/Education Sub -Committee on the Proposed Website and Logo be received. CARRIED Moved by Sue Walmer Seconded by Ellen Mole THAT Agenda Item 19 — Minutes of June 6, 2005, and Agenda Item 20 — Minutes of September 8, 2005 be brought forward at this time. CARRIED —17— COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 Environmental Advisory Committee Record No. 05-09 Page 5 of 9 Monday, September 12, 2005 Public Awareness/Education 19. Minutes of June 6, 2005 20. Minutes of September 8, 2005 Moved by Ellen Mole Seconded by Robert Cook THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee endorse the logo and website concept and request that they be presented by the Public Awareness/Education Sub -Committee to Council at the September 27, 2005, meeting for their review and required approval. CARRIED Moved by Sue Walmer Seconded by Ellen Mole THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee endorse and promote a Green Seminar Series at the Aurora Public Library on Thursday, October 20, 2005 (Waste Reduction Week) topic Waste Diversion, Wednesday, February 1, 2006, topic Energy Efficiency and Wednesday, April 26, 2006 (Earth Week) topic Green Gardening. G:: 9 MATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES 4. Environmental Advisory Committee Pending List Moved by Klaus Wehrenberg Seconded by Robert Cook THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee Pending List be received; and THAT the Chairs of each Sub -Committee review the Pending List so that status updates on the items can be given to staff by September 19, 2005. CARRIED 5. Audio Assistance in Meeting Rooms Moved by Klaus Wehrenberg - Seconded by Ellen Mole THAT the update about the lack of audio assistance in meeting rooms, be received. CARRIED COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 Environmental Advisory Committee Record No. 05-09 Page 6 of 9 Monday, September 12, 2005 CORRESPONDENCE/MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 8. Region of York Improving Environmental Assessment in Ontario —A Framework for Reform Moved by Ellen Mole Seconded by Robert Cook THAT the Region of York — Improving Environmental Assessment in Ontario — A Framework for Reform be received for information. CARRIED 9. Update from the Region of York — Status of Halton Recycling Moved by Robert Cook Seconded by Darryl Moore THAT the Update from the Region of York — Status of Halton Recycling be received for information. 0 10. Ontario Heritage Nominations for Heritage Community Recognition Program (deadline October 18, 2005) Moved by Sue Walmer Seconded by Klaus Wehrenberg THAT the Ontario Heritage — Nominations for Heritage Community Recognition Program (deadline October 18, 2005) be received. CARRIED 11. Memorandum from Fausto Fillipetto, Policy Planner Updating of York Region's State of the Environment Report Members discussed the Town's Bicycle paths. The Director of Public Works advised the Committee that there are plans for Wellington Street, and that there is the intent to start creating more of these pathways and walkways in newly developed areas. Moved by Robert Cook Seconded by Darryl Moore THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee recommends to Council that staff be directed, where possible, to quantify and provide specific examples of initiatives that are being offered to the Region as part of the Town's State of the Environment Report. CARRIED —19— COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 Environmental Advisory Committee Record No. 05-09 Monday, September 12, 2005 Page 7 of 9 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 12. Article from June 28, 2005, edition of The Aurora Era -Banner "Bringing the Moraine to School" 13. Media Release from the Region of York "Put your well to the test... three times each year." 14. Media Release from the Region of York "York Region opens new Waste Management Centre in East Gwillimbury" Moved by Darryl Moore Seconded by Robert Cook THAT Agenda Item #12 through to and including Agenda Item #14 be received. CARRIED 15. Copy of the Letter from Director of Public Works to Petro Canada Aqua Terre Report Dated May 25, 2005 — Supplemental Soil and Groundwater Investigation, 50 Industrial Parkway South (Petro Canada Card Lock Outlet No. 04616) Moved by Ellen Mole Seconded by Robert Cook THAT, if an acceptable remediation plan as previously agreed to by Petro - Canada, is not received by October 15, 2005, the Town take whatever enforcement action necessary; and THAT a request be made, at that time, for the TSSA to also take enforcement action. CARRIED Moved by Ellen Mole Seconded by Robert Cook THAT the Director of Public Works provide the Environmental Advisory Committee with the background information provided by the Town's consultant on the MTBE as previously requested and how it relates to this matter. CARRIED —20— COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 Environmental Advisory Committee Record No. 05-09 Page 8 of 9 Monday, September 12, 2005 16. Copy of Letter from Ministry of the Environment Application for Approval of Air Power Generation Module at the Aurora Landfill Aurora Town, Regional Municipality of York MOE Reference Number 89-6AJU99 Moved by Sue Walmer Seconded by Darryl Moore THAT the copy of letter from Ministry of the Environment — Application for Approval of Air — Power Generation Module at the Aurora Landfill, Aurora Town, Regional Municipality of York, MOE Reference Number 89-6AJU99 be received, and deferred to the next Environmental Advisory Committee meeting. CARRIED SUB -COMMITTEES REPORTS/UPDATES 2C Natural Heritage Study 17. Notice of Open House Natural Heritage Environmental Study North-East Aurora Planning Area 2C Moved by Sue Walmer Seconded by Robert Cook THAT the Notice of Open House — Natural Heritage Environmental Study — North-East Aurora Planning Area 2C be received. CARRIED N aturalizationAllildl ife There is no update at this time. Planning Moved by Darryl Moore Seconded by Klaus Wehrenberg THAT the Planning Sub -Committee and Ely-law/Policy Sub Committee be combined. •71:7=7T-T7 Waste Management - There is no update at this time. —21— COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 Environmental Advisory Committee Record No. 05-09 Page 9 of 9 Monday, September 12, 2005 OTHER BUSINESS BY MEMBERS 21. Annual Fall Environmental Advisory Committee Regional Forum in November 2005 Moved by Sue Walmer Seconded by Darryl Moore THAT the Aurora Environmental Advisory Committee be permitted to take their turn to host in the Council Chambers, the Regional EAC Forum as part of the rotation requested by the participant Municipalities, at a date to be determined. CARRIED 22. Communities in Bloom — Councillor Gaertner (verbal report) Councillor Morris advised that Councillor Gaertner, as Chair of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee, will provide a verbal update on Communities in Bloom at the next scheduled Environmental Advisory Committee meeting. Environmental Related Events The Committee requested that the issue of how to best coordinate participation in the various environmental related events be placed on the next agenda of the Environmental Advisory Committee. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Sue Walmer THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:08 pm. CARRIED —22— COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 AGENDA ITEM # 3 'TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL REPORT No. FAC05-04 SUBJECT: September 14, 2005, Finance Advisory Committee Meeting FROM: Chair Council Members DATE: September 27, 2005 RECOMMENDATIONS Councillor Hogg Mayor Jones, Councillor Buck THAT the Committee Record of the Finance Advisory Committee Meeting 05- 04, held on September 14, 2005, be received for information and Council endorse the following recommendations of the Finance Advisory Committee: 2. Memorandum from the Chief Administrative Officer Core Service Review THAT Council authorize staff to proceed with the issuance of a Request for Proposal for the conduct of a Service Diagnostic Analysis of the Public Works Department and the Parks Division of Leisure Services as recommended by the Chief Administrative Officer, to be financed through the reallocation of funds from within budgeted funds for a Services Review, and THAT Council authorize staff to proceed with a Request for Proposal regarding a Services Review in 2005 and 2006, as a continuation of the development of the new Strategic Plan; and THAT staff present a report to Council prior to the 2006 Budget deliberations, previewing the proposed format and outline of the budget process. BACKGROUND Attached for the information of Council are the Minutes of the Finance Advisory Committee Meeting FAC05-04, held on September 14, 2005. ATTACHMENTS 1. Copy of Committee Record No. FAC05-03. Prepared by: Carrie Eastwood, Committee Secretary ext. 4225 4 Councillor Hogg, Chair -23- �' ` Finance Advisory Committee COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 ATTACHMENT #1 FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECORD MEETING NO. 05-04 Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 Time and Location: 7:00 p.m., Tannery Meeting Room, Aurora Town Hall Committee Members: Councillor Hogg, Chair, Mayor Jones and Councillor Buck Staff Attendees: John Rogers, Chief Administrative Officer, John Gutteridge, Director of Finance/Treasurer and Karen Ewart, Administrative co-ordinator/Deputy Clerk Other Attendees: Lawrence Strong, Advisor to the Finance Advisory Committee Mayor Jones called the meeting to order at 7:00 p,m. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA None DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Mayor Jones declared a pecuniary interest in matters relating to staff salaries in the Corporate Services Department as his spouse is employed in that department and would not take part in or vote on any questions in this regard or attempt in any way to influence the voting on such questions, should these matters arise. DELEGATIONS None APPROVAL OF AGENDA The Committee received the content of the agenda as circulated. —24— COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 Finance Advisory Committee Record No. 05-04 Page 2 of 3 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2. Memorandum from the Chief Administrative Officer Core Service Review The Chief Administrative Officer provided the Committee with an overview of the proposal to conduct a service diagnostic analysis of the Public Works Department and the Parks Division of Leisure Services. The CAO advised that this type of tool would be beneficial to the organization in the identification of possible service efficiencies that could result in cost savings to the organization. The committee discussion indicated that this type of exercise generally realizes savings within twelve months or less. Councillor Hogg arrived at 7:31 p.m. REVIEW OF PREVIOUS MINUTES 1. Minutes of the Finance Advisory Committee Meeting No. 05-03 held July 7, 2005 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Hogg THAT the Minutes of the Finance Advisory Committee Meeting 05-03 held July 7, 2005 be approved. CARRIED MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 2. Memorandum from the Chief Administrative Officer Core Service Review (continued) Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Buck THAT Council authorize staff to proceed with the issuance of a Request for Proposal for the conduct of a Service Diagnostic Analysis of the Public Works Department and the Parks Division of Leisure Services as recommended by the Chief Administrative Officer, to be financed through the reallocation of funds from within budgeted funds for a Services Review. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Hogg THAT Council authorize staff to proceed with a Request for Proposal regarding a Services Review in 2005 and 2006, as a continuation of the development of the new Strategic Plan. CARRIED —25— COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 Finance Advisory Committee Record No. 05-04 Page 3 of 3 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 Mayor Jones relinquished the Chair. Councillor Hogg assumed the Chair. IN -CAMERA Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Mayor Jones THAT the Finance Advisory Committee proceed in camera to discuss personnel/labour relations matters. CARRIED The Committee resumed in public session at 8:45 p.m. Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Mayor Jones THAT staff present a report to Council prior to the 2006 Budget deliberations, previewing the proposed format and outline of the budget process. CARRIED OTHER BUSINESS BY MEMBERS The Director of Finance/Treasurer advised the Committee that he was reviewing the current cash management practices of the municipality and would be reporting to the Committee in a future report. Councillor Buck enquired about the status of the debenture for the new Recreation Complex. The Director of Finance/Treasurer advised that the debenture had been issued by the Region and a report would be forthcoming to Council. The Director of Finance/Treasurer advised the Committee that the 2004 Financial Statements are anticipated from the Town Auditors by the end of September and a report will then be presented to Council for consideration. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Buck THAT the meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. CARRIED —26— COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 QA� tv6 -TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL REPORT No. SDTF05-02 SUBJECT: Thursday, September 15, 2005, Secondary Dwelling Unit Task Force Meeting FROM: Chair - Councillor Buck Council Members - Councillor Wallace and ex-officio member Mayor Jones Committee Members - Allan Fisher, Michelle Haney-Kileeg, Eric McCartney, Diane Seaward-Martyn, Michael Swann, Tim Tustin, Ryan Wettlaufer DATE: September 27, 2005 RECOMMENDATIONS 1. THAT the Committee Record of the Secondary Dwelling Unit Task Force Meeting 05-02 held on Thursday, September 15, 2005 be received as information. BACKGROUND Attached for the information of Council are the Minutes of the Secondary Dwelling Unit Task Force Meeting 05-02, held on Thursday, September 15, 2005. ATTACHMENTS 1. Copy of Committee Record 05-02 held Thursday September 15, 2005 Prepared by: Karen Ewart, Administrative Co-ordinator/Deputy Clerk ext. #4222 Co nci r Buck, Chair Secondary Dwelling Unit Task Force -27- COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 ATTACHMENT #1 SECONDRY DWELLING UNIT TASK FORC RECORD MEETING NO. 02-05 Date: Thursday, September 15, 2005 Time and Location: 7:00 p.m., Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall, 1 Municipal Drive Committee Members: Councillor Buck, Councillor Wallace, Allan Fisher, Eric McCartney, Michael Swann, Tim Tustin, Ryan Wettlaufer Regrets: Michelle Haney-Kileeg, Diane Seaward-Martyn Others in Attendance: Councillor Gaertner, James Wood Staff Attendees: Leo Grellette, Director of Building Administration Paul Dillman, Deputy Treasurer and Karyn Bagley, Council/Committee Secretary Councillor Buck called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST There were no declarations of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Tim Tustin THAT the content of the agenda as circulated by the Building Administration Department be approved as outlined herein. emu COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 Secondary Dwelling Unit Task Force No. 02-05 Thursday, September 15, 2005 Page 2 of 3 ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Allan Fischer THAT Meeting Record No. 05-01 dated Thursday, May 19, 2005, be approved. CARRIED MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. Taxes and Financial impacts including development charges Mr. Paul Dillman, Deputy Treasurer advised the Task Force that a finished basement or apartment within a residence increases the Current Value Assessment (CVA) of a property by approximately $10,000 to $15,000, which would generate $116.60 annually in property taxes. Therefore, having a finished basement or a secondary dwelling unit is not a major factor in the CVA of a particular property. The Director of Building Administration explained the difference between a legal and an illegal basement apartment, an illegal unit being one that was constructed after November of 1995 when the Provincial government of the day passed Bill 20 to rescind Bill 120. Tim Tustin and the Director of Building Administration explained to the Task Force members that inspection of secondary dwelling units (SDU's) are complaint driven and conducted to ensure compliance with the Ontario Fire Code. An inspection report detailing any deficiencies of the SDU's is provided to the property owner, who then has 30 days to comply. Public safety is the priority when conducting inspections of a SDU. Councillor Gaertner joined the meeting at 7:21 p.m. Moved by Allan Fischer Seconded by Tim Tusten THAT the presentation on Taxes and Financial impacts including development charges by Mr. Paul Dillman, Deputy Treasurer, be received. CARRIED —29— COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 Secondary Dwelling Unit Task Force No. 02-05 Page 3 of 3 Thursday, September 15, 2005 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS ♦ Development Charges ♦ Bill 20 New Rules for Apartments in Houses —May, 1996 ♦ Bill 120 Apartments in Houses —Overview of Legislation —July, 1994 The Director of Building Administration reviewed the Development Charge Summary for the Town of Aurora, Region of York and School Boards. Councillor Buck and the Director of Building Administration reviewed why the Task Force was created and reiterated that the goal of the Task Force is to determine whether SDU's should be encouraged or eliminated within the Town of Aurora. The end result of the Task Force, once all aspects have been considered and a position has been agreed upon in regards to SDU's, is to present their recommendations to Council for consideration. Councillor Gaertner left the meeting at 7:32 p.m. The Director of Building Administration is going to co-ordinate a joint presentation by Building and Fire staff, and contact Housing Help Centre for more information, for the next Task Force meeting. Task Force members agreed that prior to the next meeting that each member would brainstorm and create a list of pros and cons for SDU's. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Allan Fisher THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:07 p.m. CARRIED —30— COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 ,AGENDA ITEM # -TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL REPORT No. EDAC05-07 SUBJECT: September 21, 2005 Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting FROM: Acting Chair Council Members Committee Members DATE: September 27, 2005 RECOMMENDATIONS - Councillor Kean - Mayor Jones - David Amborski, Gabriela Dragomir, Kathy van Nostrand and Richard Wizemann 1. THAT the Committee Record of the Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting 05-07 held on September 21, 2005 be received as information and the following recommendations of the Economic Development Advisory Committee be endorsed: 2. Hancunhe, China Visit THAT the letter from the Mayor to the Town of Hancunhe, China graciously declining, on Council's behalf, the offer to host a delegation from the Town of Aurora, be received for information. 3. Memorandum from the Economic Development Officer Official Plan Review - Industrial/Commercial/Economic Development Policies THAT the memorandum from the EDO providing an update as to the status of the consultants selection process to undertake the Official Plan Review - Industrial/ Commercial/Economic Development Policies be received for information. 4. Memorandum from the Economic Development Officer Minor Site Plan Review Process THAT the memorandum regarding Minor Site Plan Review Process be received for information. 5. EDAC05-013 - Aurora Business Ambassadors Program - A New Perspective THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee provide input to the Economic Development Officer regarding the Terms of Reference for Aurora's Business Ambassadors Program, as outlined in Report EDAC05- 013; and -31- COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 September 27, 2005 2 - Report No. EDC05-07 THAT the Economic Development Officer prepare a report for a future Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting with detailed revisions to the program, incorporating suggestions from the Economic Development Advisory Committee, for endorsement by the Committee. 6. EDAC05-014 - Downtown Commercial Area Signage - Proposal THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee endorse Design Option #2, Attachment A to Report EDAC05-014 (dated September 21, 2005) for signage on Yonge Street in the Downtown Commercial Core; and THAT Council consider the allocation of funding in the amount of $26,500 for this initiative within the Town's 2006 Capital Budget. BACKGROUND Attached for the information of Council are the Minutes of the Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting 05-07, held on September 21, 2005. ATTACHMENTS 1. Copy of Committee Record No. 05-07. Prepared by: Cafq Clark, Council/Committee Secretary, ext. #4227 ncillj Kean, Acting Chair nomI6 Development Advisory Committee -32- COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECORD MEETING NO. 05-07 Committee: Date: Time and Location Committee Members Absent: Other Attendees: Economic Development Advisory Committee Wednesday, September21, 2005 7:30 a.m., The Leksand Room - Aurora Town Hall Councillor Kean, Acting Chair; Mayor Jones, David Amborski, Gabriela Dragomir, Kathy van Nostrand, Richard Wizemann Councillors Vrancic and Morris, Jim Beechey, Lisa Cruickshank Dino Lombardi, Economic Development Officer; Carol Clark, Council/Committee Secretary Councillor Kean, Acting Chair, called the meeting to order at 7:50 a.m. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST There were no declarations of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. APPROVAL OFAGENDA Moved by Gabriela Dragomir Seconded by David Amborski THAT the content of the Agenda, with the following additions, be approved as outlined herein: ➢ EDAC05-014 — New Downtown Commercial Area Signage for the Town of Aurora ➢ Verbal report by the Economic Development Officer regarding the Economic Development Advisory Committee's budget CARRIED —33— C0Rconomic Development 7dvisorySCommittee Minutes No. 05-07 Wednesday, September 21, 2005 Page 2 of 5 REVIEW OF PREVIOUS MEETING REPORT Moved by Gabriela Dragomir Seconded by David Amborski THAT the Minutes of Meeting Number 05-06, held on Wednesday, June 17, 2005 be adopted. D-;_R MATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MEETING 1. Economic Development Advisory Committee Pending List The Economic Development Officer presented the pending list to the Committee, advising that most items have been dealt with and that the balance of items would be coming forward by the end of this year. NEW BUSINESS 2. Hancunhe, China Visit Moved by Richard Wizemann Seconded by David Amborski THAT the letter from the Mayor to the Town of Hancunhe, China graciously declining, on Council's behalf, the offer to host a delegation from the Town of Aurora, be received for information. CARRIED 3. Memorandum from the Economic Development Officer Official Plan Review - Industrial/CommerciallEconomic Development Policies Moved by Richard Wizemann Seconded by Mayor Jones THAT the memorandum from the Economic Development Officer providing an update as to the status,of the consultant selection process to undertake the Official Plan Review - Industrial/ Commercial/Economic Development Policies be received for information. CARRIED -34- C0Rconomic Development A7dvisorySCommittee Minutes No. 05-07 Wednesday, September 21, 2005 Page 3 of 5 4. 5. Memorandum from the Economic Development Officer Minor Site Plan Review Process Moved by Gabriela Dragomir Seconded by David Amborski THAT the memorandum regarding Minor Site Plan Review Process be received for information. CARRIED EDAC05-013 — Aurora Business Ambassadors Program - A New Perspective The EDO provided a brief review of proposed revisions to the existing Terms of Reference for the Business Ambassadors Program, including changes to the number of appointees, length of appointments, and required annual meetings. Councillor Kean requested that staff obtain clarification from the Town Solicitor as to whether discussions regarding specific individuals identified by the EDO/EDAC members as potential Ambassador candidates should be executed In -Camera. Moved by Richard Wizemann Seconded by Mayor Jones THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee provide input to the Economic Development Officer regarding the Terms of Reference for Aurora's Business Ambassadors Program, as outlined in Report EDAC05- 013; and THAT the Economic Development Officer prepare a report for a future Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting with detailed revisions to the program, incorporating suggestions from the Economic Development Advisory Committee, for endorsement by the Committee. CARRIED EDAC05.014 — Downtown Commercial Area Signage - Proposal (Added Item) The EDO provided 3 Design Options for the proposed District signs in the Downtown Commercial Core, and supported endorsing Design Option #2 as the preferred option for these signs. The EDO confirmed that he would prepare a report for a future EDAC meeting following further refinements to the proposed signage. —35— C0�conomic Development ZvisorySCommittee Minutes No. 05-07 Page 4 of 5 Wednesday, September 21, 2005 Moved by David Amborski Seconded by Mayor Jones THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee endorse Design Option #2, Attachment A to Report EDAC05-014 for signage on Yonge Street in the Downtown Commercial Core; and THAT Council consider the allocation of funding in the amount of $26,500 for this initiative within the Town's 2006 Capital Budget. CARRIED 7. Verbal Report from the Economic Development Officer Economic Development Advisory Committee Budget (Added Item) The EDO advised the Committee that they do have an available budget (under the umbrella of Mayor and Council) of $7,500 in the Town's 2005 overall budget. The EDO advised the Committee that, historically, these funds have been used to purchase a sponsorship level (usually gold level) for the Business Achievement Awards event, as well as tickets to the event. These tickets were then typically offered at no cost to members of the Economic Development Advisory Committee, Business Ambassadors and businesses in Aurora that have operated for 25 years or more in the community. Councillor Kean advised that the Farmers Market has allocated funds in the EDAC budget in the amount of $1,500. SUB -COMMITTEE UPDATES Yonge Street Commercial Area Sub -Committee Richard Wizemann advised that no minutes were available from the Yonge Street Commercial Area Sub -Committee at this time. Councillor Kean requested that the minutes be provided for the next Economic Development Advisory Committee agenda and that minutes be provided from all future sub -committee meetings. —36— CORN onomic Development A7dvis006mmittee Minutes No. 05-07 Page 5 of 5 Wednesday, September 21, 2005 QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS Councillor Kean queried the EDO regarding the number of tickets purchased by staff for last year's Aurora Chamber of Commerce's Business Achievement Awards event that were not used by Town representatives. The matter had been raised by a Councillor during discussions pertaining to a report from the EDO on the Town's support of the Business Achievement Awards event at the General Committee meeting the previous evening. In response, the EDO confirmed that according to his records no tickets purchased by the Economic Development Division went unused for last year's event. Councillor Kean requested that the Economic Development Officer provide a memorandum to EDAC prior to the September 27, 2005 Council meeting clarifying this matter. The EDO introduced Ms Kathy van Nostrand as the new Chamber of Commerce representative on the EDAC committee. ADJOURNMENT Moved by David Amborski THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:45 a.m. CARRIED —37— COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 AGENDA ITEM # -TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL REPORT No. ACCESS 05-06 SUBJECT: September22,2005 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting FROM: Chair Catherine Couchman Committee Members - John Lenchak, Vice -Chair; Ivy Henriksen and Helen Kogan DATE: September 27, 2005 RECOMMENDATIONS THAT the Committee Record of the Accessibility Advisory Meeting held on September 22, 2005 be received for information; and 2. Resignation of Ivy Henriksen THAT the letter of resignation from Ivy Henriksen effective October 31, 2005, be accepted with regrets; and THAT staff be authorized to proceed with the recruitment process to fill the vacancy. 3. Confirmation of Meeting Dates for 2005 THAT the following meeting dates of the Accessibility Advisory Committee be confirmed: Thursday, October 27, 2005 3:00 p.m. Thursday, November 24, 2005 3:00 p.m. December no meeting scheduled ATTACHMENTS Committee Record ACCESS 05-06 Prepared by: Karen Ewart, Administrative Co-ordinator/Deputy Clerk Ext. 4222 Catherine Couchman, Chair Accessibility Advisory Committee 'm COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 ATTACHMENT #1 Committee: Date: Time and Location: COMMITTEE RECORD MEETING NO. 05-06 Accessibility Advisory Committee Thursday, September 22, 2005 3:00 p.m., Leksand Room Committee Members: Catherine Couchman, Chair; John Lenchak, Vice Chair, Ivy Henriksen and Helen Kogan Members Absent: Councillor John West and Jim Hamilton Other Attendees: Director of Corporate Services/Town Clerk, Manager of Facility/Property and Administrative Co-ordinator/Deputy Clerk The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:40 p.m. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST There were no declarations of interest under the Municipal Conflict of interest Act. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING 1. Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes Number 05-05 of July 19, 2005. Moved by Ivy Henriksen Seconded by John Lenchak THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes Number 05-05 as circulated be approved. CARRIED -39- COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 Accessibility Advisory Committee Record No. 05-05 Page 2 of 3 Tuesday, July 19, 2005 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Moved by Helen Kogan THAT the agenda be adopted as presented. CARRIED MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 2. Resignation of Ivy Henriksen Seconded by Ivy Henriksen Ivy Henriksen advised the Committee that due to business commitments, she would have to resign from the Committee effective October 31, 2005 and provided the Committee with a letter of resignation. Moved by Helen Kogan Seconded by John Lenchak THAT the letter of resignation from Ivy Henriksen effective October 31, 2005, be accepted with regrets; and THAT staff be authorized to proceed with the recruitment process to fill the vacancy. C•71c�7 3. Retrofit of Town Hall and the Aurora Leisure Complex The Manager of Facility/Property advised the Committee that and Request For Proposal will be issued in early October 2005 for the hardware and accessible doors for Town Hall and the Leisure Complex. The Manager advised that he would provide a further update at the next regular meeting of the Committee. Moved by Ivy Henriksen Seconded by John Lenchak THAT the verbal report of the Manager of Facility/Property be received for information. CARRIED ,m COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 Accessibility Advisory Committee Record No. 05-05 Page 3 of 3 Tuesday, July 19, 2005 4. Confirmation of Meeting Dates for 2005 Moved by Helen Kogan Seconded by Ivy Henriksen THAT the following meeting dates of the Accessibility Advisory Committee be confirmed: Thursday, October 27, 2005 3:00 p.m. Thursday, November 24, 2005 3:00 p.m. December no meeting scheduled CARRIED Ivy Henriksen left the meeting at 4:00 p.m. The requirements of quorum were not met therefore the meeting ended at this time. -41- COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 -TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL.REPORT AGENDA ITEM # 7 No. LSAC05-08 SUBJECT: September 8, 2005, Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting FROM: Chair Council Members Committee Members DATE: September 27, 2005 RECOMMENDATIONS - Councillor Gaertner - Councillor Kean - Diane Buchanan, Alan Dean, Stephen Dupuis, Dawn Irwin, Al Wilson 1. THAT the Committee Record of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee meeting, held on September 8, 2005, be received for information and Council endorse the following recommendations of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee: 2. Ms Rebecca Beaton Re: Communities In Bloom THAT the Town of Aurora proceed with the Communities In Bloom initiative for 2006 on a provincial level, on the basis that the Town will not be required to commit more than $1,000 in total towards the program. 3. Review of Community Survey THAT the matter be deferred to the next Leisure Services Advisory Committee meeting. 4. Membership for Special Events Sub -Committee (Result from Chair) THAT staff contact all the members of the Special Events Sub -Committee to assess their interest in continuing to participate on the Committee; and THAT the Special Events Sub -Committee record minutes of all future meetings. 5. Youth Action Sub -Committee - Minutes of Meeting Held on June 15, 2005 THAT the June 15, 2005 minutes of the Youth Action Sub -Committee be received. -42- COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 September 27, 2005 - 2 - Report No. LSAC05-08 6. Financial Statement Request Responses THAT the Committee defer the discussion regarding user groups' financial statements until after the presentation by the Director of Leisure Services at the next meeting regarding detailed costing of programs. 7. THAT the Committee direct staff to investigate naming rights initiatives by . contacting other municipalities and researching revenue potential. ATTACHMENTS 1. Copy of Committee Record No. LSAC05-08. Prepared by. Carol Clark, Council/Committee Secretary, ext. 4227 Councillor Wend Iy aertner, Chair Leisure Services Advisory Committee -43- COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 ATTACHMENT #1 LEISURE SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECORD MEETING NO. 05-08 Date: Thursday, September 8, 2005 Time and Location: 7:00 p.m., Leksand Meeting Room, Aurora Town Hall, 1 Municipal Drive Committee Members: Councillor Gaertner, Chair, Councillor Kean, Alan Dean, Stephen Dupuis, Dawn Irwin, At Wilson Staff Attendees: Allan Downey, Director of Leisure Services Carol Clark, Council/Committee Secretary Absent: Councillor Vrancic, Diane Buchanan, John Gallo Other Attendees: Councillor Morris Councillor Gaertner called the meeting to order at 7:13 p.m. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA ➢ Delegation request by Ms Rebecca Beaton Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Dawn Irwin THAT Ms Rebecca Beaton be added to the agenda as a delegate. CARRIED DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST There were no declarations of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. —44— COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 Leisure Services Advisory Committee Record No. 05-08 Page 2 of 4 Thursday, September 8, 2005 APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Alan Dean THAT the content of the agenda as circulated by the Leisure Services Department, with the addition, be approved as outlined herein. 9 REVIEW OF PREVIOUS MEETING REPORT 1. Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting Report No. 05-07, dated Thursday, July 14, 2005 Moved by Stephen Dupuis Seconded by Dawn Irwin THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting Report No. 05-07 of Thursday, July 14, 2005, be adopted as printed and circulated. DELEGATION Ms Rebecca Beaton Re: Communities In Bloom Ms Beaton addressed the Committee to request that the Town of Aurora pursue the Communities In Bloom initiative for 2006. Ms Beaton suggested that the program be community driven, incorporating residential, industrial and commercial participants. Due to the complexity of national participation in the program, Ms Beaton suggested that participation be on a provincial level only, and that the maximum contribution by the Town would be $1,000. Ms Beaton advised that sponsors have already been approached, who would absorb the cost of, and provide 1st 2nd and 3`d place plaques. Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Dawn Irwin THAT the Town of Aurora proceed with the Communities In Bloom initiative for 2006 on a provincial level, on the basis that the Town will not be required to commit more than $1,000 in total towards the program. CARRIED The Committee requested that Ms Beaton provide all relative budget information regarding the Communities In Bloom initiative to the Director of Leisure Services for inclusion on the September 27, 2005 Council agenda. —45— COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 Leisure Services Advisory Committee Record No. 05-08 Page 3 of 4 Thursday, September 8, 2005 MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 2. Review of Community Survey Moved by Dawn Irwin Seconded by Councillor Kean THAT the matter be deferred to the next Leisure Services Advisory Committee meeting. CARRIED AI Wilson arrived at 8:04 p.m. 3. Membership for Special Events Sub -Committee (Result from Chair) Moved by Dawn Irwin Seconded by Councillor Kean THAT staff contact all the members of the Special Events Sub -Committee to assess their interest in continuing to participate on the Committee; and THAT the Special Events Sub -Committee record minutes of all future meetings. CARRIED SUB-COMMITTEESIUPDATES 4. Youth Action Sub -Committee — Minutes of Meeting Held on June 15, 2005 The Director of Leisure Services was requested by the Committee to research whether new members will be appointed to the Youth Action Sub -Committee for the new school year. Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Stephen Dupuis THAT the June 15, 2005 minutes of the Youth Action Sub -Committee be received. CARRIED 5. Special Events Sub -Committee None 6. Leash Free Dog Park Sub -Committee None —46— COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 Leisure Services Advisory Committee Record No. 05-08 Page 4 of 4 Thursday, September 8, 2005 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 7. Financial Statement Request Responses The Director of Leisure Services advised that he will bring additional information to the next Leisure Services Advisory Committee meeting regarding costing of the 13 previously identified programs, in order to supplement the discussion on the pricing policy. Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Dawn Irwin THAT the Committee defer the discussion regarding user groups' financial statements until after the presentation by the Director of Leisure Services at the next meeting regarding detailed costing of programs. OTHER BUSINESS BY MEMBERS Al Wilson raised the issue of naming rights for the new buildings. Moved by Al Wilson Seconded by Stephen Dupuis THAT the Committee direct staff to investigate naming rights initiatives by contacting other municipalities and researching revenue potential. CARRIED IN CAMERA None ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Kean THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:50 p.m. CARRIED —47— COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 TOWN OF AURORA Council No. PL05-091 SUBJECT: Proposed Official Plan Updates pertaining to Industrial/Commercial designations and Economic Development FROM: Sue Seibert, Director of Planning DATE: September 27, 2005 RECOMMENDATIONS THAT Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute a contract to retain Meridian Planning Consultants Inc. to complete the Official Plan updates pertaining to Industrial/Commercial policies and the addition of new Economic Development policies. BACKGROUND On June 21, 2005 Council passed to the following resolution for Official Plan updates pertaining to Industrial/Commercial policies and the addition of new Economic Development policies: THAT the Terms of Reference for the Official Plan updates pertaining to Industrial/Commercial policies and the addition of new Economic Development policies be approved; and, THAT a request for proposals to undertake the study be undertaken; and, THAT Town's staff be authorized to proceed with consultant selection and awarding of the study in accordance with the requirements of the Town's standard purchasing procedures; and, THAT the successful proposal be selected and recommended to Council by representatives from the Planning Department and the Economic Development Officer. COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 Septwember 27, 2005 2 Report No. PL05-091 COMMENTS On July 27, 2005 a Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued to retain the consultant to complete Official Plan updates pertaining to Industrial/Commercial policies and the addition of new Economic Development policies. The Town received two proposals and these were reviewed by the Planning Department and Economic Development Officer in accordance with the terms set out within the RFP. The evaluations were based on: • Demonstrated Qualifications and Relevant experience of Participating Staff; • Study Methodology and Work Program; • Demonstrated Understanding of Study Requirements; • Public Consultation Experience; • Graphic Capabilities/ Presentation Skills; • Study Budget and Schedule; and • Value Added Services. The results of the review indicated that the proposal from Meridian Planning Consultants Inc. best suited the requirements of the project and Staff therefore recommends that Meridian be selected to complete the project. The other proposal from Gough Consulting scored considerable less in the evaluation based on the terms of the RFP. OPTIONS N/A FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Funds in the amount of $30,000 to carry out the study have been provided in the budget. CONCLUSIONS The purchasing bylaw does not require that Council approval be sought forthe selection of a consultant to undertake a study provided for in the budget and previously approved by Council that does not exceed $50,000. However in this case the original staff recommendation indicated that "the successful proposal be selected and recommended to Council by representatives from the Planning Department and the Economic Development Officer". Thus this report is being forwarded to Council to meet this requirement. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The Strategic Plan has goals of supporting a healthy business environment that attracts new business and is responsive to the need of our current business community. The mm COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 Septwember 27, 2005 3 Report No. PL05-091 updates to the Official Plan will help achieve these goals. ATTACHMENTS Appendix 1 - Contract PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW Management Team - September 21, 2005 Prepared by. Jim Kyle, ext. 4345 Se rt, MCIP, RPP Director of Planning -50- APPENDIX 1 COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 THIS AGREEMENT made in triplicate this day of 2005. BETWEEN: THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA (hereinafter called the "Town") -and- MERIDIAN PLANNING CONSULTANTS INC. a corporation duly incorporated under the laws of the Province of Ontario (hereinafter called the "Consultants") OF THE FIRST PART OF THE SECOND PART WHEREAS on June 21, 2005, the Council for the Town authorized Staff to complete a Request for Proposals (RFP) to retain a consultant to update the Official Plan Policies pertaining to Industrial/Commercial designations and to add new policies pertaining to Economic Development; and WHEREAS on July 27, 2005 the Town's Request for Proposal PL2005-68 was issued and Staff have selected the Consultants to complete the Official Plan Updates in accordance with the RFP; NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH THAT in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, and subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set out, the parties hereto agree, each with the other; as follows: DEFINITIONS (a) "Town" means The Corporation of the Town of Aurora; (b) "Consultants" means Meridian Planning Consultants Inc.; (c) "Request for Proposal" means Request for Proposal PL2005-68 prepared by,the Town dated June 27, 2005 for the completion of Official Plan Policies pertaining to Industrial/Commercial designations. and to add new policies pertaining to Economic Development, attached ,hereto as Schedule "A"; (d) "Consultants' Proposal" means the Proposal for Official Plan Updates dated August 12, 2005, prepared by the Consultants, attached hereto as Schedule "B"; (a) "Work Program" means the Work Program (Services to be Provided) set out in the Consultants Proposal; and 2. CONSULTING SERVICES The Town retains the Consultants to perform and, subject to early termination of this agreement by the Town hereinafter provided, to complete all the services detailed in the Request for Proposal and the Consultants' Proposal. The Consultants shall skilfully and competently perform the services set forth in the Work Program and shall employ only skilled and competent staff and sub - consultants who will be under the supervision of the Consultants. 3. FEES, EXPENSES AND DISBURSEMENTS The Town shall pay to the Consultants fees, expenses and disbursements on the basis of actual time expended in accordance with the Consultants' hourly rates, inclusive of tax, for the performance of services set out in Clause 2 hereof.. Professional fees incurred to prepare the Official Plan Updates as per the agreed upon work program contained within the Request for Proposal and the Work Program, shall not exceed Twenty Nine Thousand, Nine Hundred and Ninety -51- COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 Paget Dollars and Sixty Three Cents ($29,990.63), including expenses and disbursements and exclusive of Goods and Services Tax. 4. PAYMENT OF FEES AND EXPENSES The Consultants shall submit an invoice monthly for services performed and disbursements incurred up to the 'end of the month immediately preceding. Invoices shall contain the following: (a) the number of hours expended and total cost of services, by individual staff, in accordance with the corresponding standard hourly rate of the individual; (b) a detailed description of the work performed ; and (c) a description and itemization of disbursements and expenses. The Consultants shall submit the invoice to the Town for payment. Once reviewed and approved by the Town, the Town shall, within 30 days of issuance, provide payment to the Consultants. 5. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT The Town may, at any time, terminate this agreement without penalty or other payment whatsoever, save and except payment to the Consultants for services actually performed to the date of termination. The notice of such termination shall be forwarded to the Consultant by prepaid registered mail at the Consultant's last known address and shall be effective on the third business day after it was so forwarded. The receipt of Canada Post shall be conclusive evidence of the date upon which the notice was so forwarded. 6. CO-OPERATION The Town shall give due consideration to all drawings, plans, reports, proposals and other information provided by the Consultants, and shall make any decisions which they are required to make in connection therewith within a reasonable time so as not to delay the work of the Consultants, The Town shall, at the request of the Consultants, provide the Consultants with the following information and documents relating hereto, except insofar as the Consultants are expressly required to furnish the same under the terms thereof: (a) necessary background data, drawings and documents shall be provided to the Consultants at no charge. COMPENSATION FOR EXTRA WORK AND CHARGES It is understood by the parties that no payment for work in excess of the amount of this contract may be expended without the authority of Council of the Town of Aurora. 8. ABANDONMENT OR SUSPENSION If the Official Plan. Updates or any part thereof is abandoned at the request of the Town at any stage prior to completion or if any stage of the Consultants' work is unduly delayed for reasons beyond their control, the Town shall pay the Consultants for all services performed and all disbursements incurred up to the date that the Consultants receive written notice thereof. 9. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS The Consultants agree that all reports, data and other documents, materials and information of any kind whatsoever prepared by the Consultants for purposes of the Official Plan Updates are the sole property of the Town. The Consultants, -52- COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 Page however, may retain copies of these reports, data and other documents, materials and Information for their reference and use. 10. COPYRIGHT The entire right, title and interest in the works, maps, papers, reports or other documentation and materials (collectively referred to herein as the "Works') developed during the course of the preparation of the Official Plan Updates shall be the sole, absolute and exclusive property of the Town and shall accrue in favour of the Town continuously during the course of the Work Program. The entire right, title and interest in the works, maps, paper, reports, etc. developed during the course of the Work Program shall be the sole and absolute property of the Town. The Consultants shall, at any time during the course of the Study and subsequently upon the written request of the Town, deliver to the Town, the original materials representing the Works, together with all copies thereof which are in the custody, care, control or possession of the Consultants. 11. CONFIDENTIALITY The Consultants shall not divulge any confidential information communicated to or acquired by them or disclosed by the Town in the course of carrying out the services provided for herein. No such 'information shall be used by the Consultants on any other project or for any other purpose without the approval in writing by the Town. 12. PROVISION OF INFORMATION The Consultants shall, at any time and upon request by the Town, provide to the Town any information used for the purposes of preparing the Official Plan Updates and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any background studies, statistics, working papers, and the bibliography of works referred to. 13. PROJECT APPROVAL REVIEW The Consultants consent to the review of the Official Plan Updates by the Town's Council. The Study shall bear the names of the primary authors and their credentials. 14. INDEMNIFICATION The Consultants shall indemnify and save the Town harmless from and against all claims, actions, losses, expenses, costs or damages of every nature and kind whatsoever, whether direct or indirect, which the Town, its agents, servants or officers, may suffer as a result of the negligence of the Consultants, their agents, servants or officers, in the performance of the services hereunder. 15. INSURANCE (a) The Consultants agree that they shall, at their own expense during the performance of the services, cause to be maintained Comprehensive general liability, Automobile Insurance average(s) in the amount of $2,000,000.00 and Professional Liability Insurance coverage in the amount of $2,000,000,00. (b) In respect of the Comprehensive General Liability coverage, such coverage shall include: - (i) the Town as an additional named insured; and (ii) a cross liability/severability of interest clause. (c) In respect of the Professional Liability coverage, where the Consultants are of the following type: -53- COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 Page 4 (1) Environmental Specialists; (ii) Computer Software Design; (iii) Consulting Engineers involved in both project design and construction; or (iv) Fiscal Impact and Growth Management Analysts. Then the Professional Liability policy of insurance can be replaced with evidence of protection from professional errors and omissions liability, which is in a form satisfactory to the Town. (d) The Consultants further agree that the coverage provided by the policies specified in this clause will not be changed, amended, or cancelled by the Consultants until thirty (30) days after written notice of such intended change, amendment or cancellation has been personally delivered to Aurora's Town Clerk and such change or amendment has been approved. (e) Where requested by the Town, the Consultants shall provide evidence in a form satisfactory to the Town, of the above -noted required insurance coverage. 16. CONFLICT OF INTEREST The Consultants and any sub -consultants shall not undertake any work for any third party, which would constitute a conflict of interest, from the period of acceptance to undertake the Study until such time that final determination has been made in respect of the applications. 17. ARBITRATION All matters in difference between the parties hereto in relation to this Agreement may be referred to arbitration under the laws of the project location. No person shall be appointed or act as arbitrator who is in any way interested, financially or otherwise, in the conduct of the work, the Official Plan Updates or in the business or other affairs of either the Town or the Consultants. The award of the arbitrator shall be final and binding upon the parities. 18. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall ensure to the benefit of, and be binding upon the parties hereto, and except as hereinafter otherwise provided, the executors, administrators, successors and assigns. If a party to this Agreement who is an individual should desire to bring in a partner or partners, or if any party which is a partnership should desire to bring in a new partner or partners to share the benefit and burden to this Agreement, he or it may do so, but shall promptly notify the other parties of such action and obtain their approval in writing before continuing work under this contract. No party to this Agreement shall assign this Agreement without the consent in writing of the others. 19. NOTICE Any notice herein required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be delivered or mailed by prepaid registered mail addressed as follows: in the case of notice to the Town, to: -54- COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 Page 5 19. NOTICE Any notice herein required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be delivered or mailed by prepaid registered mail addressed as follows: in the case of notice to the Town, to: The Corporation of the Town of Aurora 1 Municipal Drive, P.O. Box 1000 Aurora, Ontario, L4G 6J1 In the case of notice to the Consultants, to: Meridian Planning Consultants Inc. 113 Collier Street Barrie, Ontario L4M f H2 Any notice given in accordance with sub -clause (1) hereof, shall be deemed to have been given on the day of delivery. 20, CONTEXT OF WORDING It Is hereby agreed and declared that where in this Agreement the context so required, words in the singular include plural and words in the plural Include singular, and words Importing the masculine gender include the feminine and neuter genders. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties hereto have hereunto affixed their Corporate Seals under the hands of their proper officers duly authorized-hf hlat behalf. .TANTS INC. Per: Title: �,�+D&v—rj— Name: Title: (1/We have the authority to bind the Corporation) THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA Per: Tim Jones, Mayor Bob Panizza, Director/Clerk (We have the authority to bind the Corporation) COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 Page 6 SCHEDULE"A" Request for Proposal -56- COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 Page 7 SCHEDULE "B" Consultant's Proposal -57- COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 i AGENDA ITEM # -TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING SUBJECT: Application for Site Plan Approval KTI Limited 31 Isaacson Crescent; Aurora Parts 8, 9, 14 of Plan 65R-15577 File No. D11-13-05 FROM: Sue Seibert Director of Planning DATE: September 27, 2005 RECOMMENDATIONS No. PLOS-093 THAT Report PL05-093 be received as information and that, subject to the resolution of all outstanding issues and the submission of all fees and securities, Council authorize the Director of Planning and Development Services to execute a Site Plan Agreement between KTI Limited and the Town of Aurora to permit the construction of 2,944m2 (31,690ft2) office and warehouse facility. BACKGROUND Location/Land Use: The subject lands are located south of St. John's Sideroad and west of Bayview Avenue. It is municipally known as 31 Isaacson and is legally described as Parts 8, 9 and 14 of Plan 65R-15577. These are three legally separate lots however, they will be developed jointly for the proposed office and warehouse facility. The subject lands have the following characteristics: a combined lot area of 1.54 hectares (3.80 acres); • is a thru lot with two road frontages, Isaacson Crescent and Pederson Drive; • is currently vacant. A portion of the property is currently used for outside storage in conjunction with the KTI building located at 242 Earl Stewart Drive. Surrounding Land Uses The surrounding land uses are as follows: North: Isaacson Crescent, beyond which are commercial lands; sm COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 September 27, 2005 - 2 - Report No. PL05-093 South: Pederson Drive, beyond which are industrial lands; East: hydro corridor; beyond which are existing residential lands; and, West: existing industrial lands. Official Plan The subject property is designated "General Industrial" within the Town of Aurora Official Plan. The proposal is in keeping with the objectives and policies contained therein. Therefore, an amendment to this document was not required to facilitate this proposal. Zoning By-law The subject property is zoned "General Industrial Specific (M6)." The proposed land use is consistent with the permitted uses of this zone category. However, as a result of the joint development of 3 separate lots, the proposal did not conform to all the development standards of this zone. Specifically, the proposal did not meet the following requirements: • 3.0 metre landscape strip along all lot lines; • outside/open storage is permitted if it is accessory to the principal use on the same lot; • outside/open storage is only permitted on a lot that has an existing building with a gross floor area of at least 500m2; and, • outside/open storage is permitted to a maximum of 30% on an individual lot. Variances were applied for and approved at the Committee of Adjustment meeting held on August 11, 2004. The approval was subject to two conditions: 1) That the outside/open storage shall not exceed the height of the fence; and, 2) That the decision of the Committee will expire upon the earlier of the amalgamation of lots 8, 9 and 14 or five years after the date of notice of this decision. No appeals were filed. PROPOSAL The applicant is proposing a 2,944m2 (31,690ft2) office and warehouse building. Details of the proposal are as follows: • Warehouse Area:1,794m2 (19312ft2) • Office Area: 93m2 (1,000ft2) • Mezzanine: 528.5m2 (5,689ft2) • 2nd Floor: 528.5m2 (5,689ft2) Total GFA: 2,944m2 (31,690ft2) —59— COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 September 27, 2005 - 3 - Report No. PL05-093 • Parking: 70 spaces (including 1 wheelchair accessible space) • Loading: 5 spaces • Access: A full moves access will be provided from Isaacson Crescent. Access from Pederson will be restricted. • Outside Storage (based on the combined area of the 3 lots): 4,640m2 (4,951.5 ft2): PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS A second submission of the proposed site plan application has been circulated to all internal department and applicable external agencies. Staff are awaiting comments on this submission. OPTIONS Council has the option authorizing the Director of Planning and Development Services to execute the site plan agreement subject to the resolution of all outstanding issues and receipt of the appropriate fees and securities. Staff are satisfied that all outstanding issues can be adequately addressed through the remaining site plan review process. Given the applicant's desire to proceed expeditiously with this development, Staff recommends that Council authorize the Director of Planning and Development Services to execute a site plan agreement subject to the aforementioned. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS There are no financial implications associated with the subject applications. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The Strategic Plan contains objectives to ensure high quality, comprehensive community planning to protect the overall investment of citizens in the community. The subject proposal is consistent with these objectives. CONCLUSIONS The subject proposal conforms to the Town's Official Plan policies. It represents desirable and compatible development for the surrounding industrial area. Accordingly, staff recommends the delegation of site plan approval to the Director of Planning and Development Services. .m COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 September 27, 2005 - 4 - Report No. PL05-093 ATTACHMENTS Location Map - Figure A Site Plan - Figure B Prepared by. Deborah Giannetta, M.Sc.PI., Planner Extension 4347. S e eil e , MCIP, RPP Director of Planning and Development Services -61- LOCATION PLAN APPLICANT: 1158144 ONTARIO INC. (KTI LIMITED) FILE: D11-13-05 AURORA PLANNING DEPARTMENT DATE: SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2005 AuRoRA FIGURE Location Map created by the Town of Aurora Planning Department, September 23rd, 2005. Base data provided by York Region. �.Wa 4 N1 ® _ Ian ,n♦ ].SCC Lm --i---, r _ i?S if ' Oy E. I I @@@ J, Lj a81 I r ° l LJ Existing KTI Property (242 Earl Stewart Dr) 3 I®� r a I SCREEN FENCE @ IANOSCAPE u ', I I lit' lil��♦)' 7 SITE PLAN N APPLICANT: 1158144 ONTARIO INC. (KTI LIMITED) -AURORA FILE: D11-13-05 AURORA PLANNING DEPARTMENT DATE: SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2005 FIGURE B� Site Plan provided by the Town of Aurora Planning Department, September 23rd, 2005. COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 AGENDA ITEM=16' -TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL REPORT No. CS05-05 SUBJECT: Administration Procedure No. 13 Excess Hours & Overtime FROM: Bob Panizza, Director of Corporate Services DATE: September 27, 2005 RECOMMENDATIONS THAT Administration Procedure No. 13 be amended as set out in Appendix 2 to Report CS05-05. BACKGROUND Administration Procedure No. 13 was originally implemented in 1986 to address the issue of additional hours worked by staff over and above their regular work week, (35 hours per week). This policy has been subsequently amended on several occasions to respond to collective bargaining and legislative issues as required. A copy of the current Administration Procedure No. 13 is included with this report as Appendix #1. The most recent amendment occurred in February 2002 whereby Council approved a number of revisions to this and other Administrative Procedures to respond to the new provisions of the Provincial Employment Standards Act (ESA) 2000, recognizing the regulations governing overtime beyond 44 hours per week, and the averaging hours of work agreements. Overtime According to the Employment Standards Act and Administration Procedure No. 13, any staff member must be paid at time -and -one-half for working beyond 44 hours per week. Within the staff complement this compensation is periodically provided, where due to special circumstances, the workload exceeds the normal hour work week. For example, during. the summer months Building Inspectors and Municipal Engineers may be required to work in excess of 44 hours per week in conjunction with the extended hours of the construction industry. Similarly when special projects are undertaken by the Town such as technical installations or building construction occurs, additional hours are required until the project is completed. COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 September 27, 2005 .2. Report No. CS05-05 Excess Hours On a more frequent basis however, staff work beyond the normal 35 hour week but less than 44 hours. Under these circumstances staff is permitted to accumulate the extra excess hours as "Lieu Time". The Town's existing Administration Procedure No.13 provides for full-time non -union employees to accumulate up to a maximum of 50 hours lieu time in a year. This banked lieu time can be taken by employees as time off at a later date at straight -time. The procedure does not, however, provide for any payment of accumulated lieu time that may be banked. It has become apparent however, that a number of staff in supervisory and clerical positions work beyond the 50 hour lieu time maximum per year. This generally is caused by work volumes resulting from staff turnover, departmental specific projects, special programs, evening meetings, deadlines, etc. Consequently many full-time non- union employees (predominantly supervisors & managers in grades 13 to 16) are working as many as 100 to 200 hours per year but are not being compensated for hours worked beyond the 50 hours with equivalent lieu time off. This in turn exposes the Town to potential liability. The Town's external labour relations Legal Counsel was consulted on this matter and has advised that as a result of a number of recent decisions by the courts, the Town is legally obligated under the Employment Standards Act to compensate its employees for all hours worked. Accordingly, Legal Counsel has recommended amendments to the Town's current Administration Procedure No. 13 to address the ESA requirements and mitigate future liability for the Town. COMMENTS Human Resources Dept. staff has conducted a review of the accumulated lieu time from 2004 and 2005 in order to determine the impact of the proposed amendment would have on the Town. Staff (supervisory level and below) worked approximately 2,310 hours beyond the 50 hours lieu time maximum provided for in the existing procedure for which they were not compensated. Department 2004 2005 as of June 30 Administration 370 90 Building Administration 375 0 Corporate Services 311 128 Leisure Services 600, 96 Planning & Development F 125 0 Public Works 156 40 Finance/Treasury 373 71 TOTAL 2,310 Hours 425 Hours —65— COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 September 27, 2005 - 3 - Report No. CS05-05 It is therefore proposed that the Administration Procedure No. 13 be amended to increase the accumulated limit for lieu time from the current 50 hours per year to a maximum of 70 hours per year, and that any hours worked beyond the 70 hours shall be paid at straight time. A copy of the proposed Administration Procedure No. 13 is attached as Appendix #2. This provision will apply to all staff in Grades 17 and below as shown on Appendix #3 attached to this report. It will not however apply to the positions of Solicitor, Department Heads or the CAO. With respect to hours worked beyond the 44 hours per week it is presently addressed in the policy and no further amendments are required on this issue. To mitigate any future financial impact, Department Heads will be requested to be conscientious in the allocation and approval of excess hours and overtime in the operations of their respective departments. OPTIONS In addition to the proposed recommendation, staff also considered a number of other options which are outlined as follows: A) Maintain current lieu time cap of 50 hours per year. No change in policy. • PRO - maintains fiscal control • CON - does not address current issue with staff that accumulate lieu time B) Maintain current lieu time cap of 50 hours per year and pay straight time for any hours accumulated above 50 hours per year. • PRO - provides solution for staff that accumulate lieu time • CON - increases financial impact on the budget C) Increase lieu time cap to 100 hours per year and pay straight time for any hours accumulated beyond 100 hours per year. • PRO provides solution for staff that accumulate lieu • CON reduces the financial impact compared to Option B D) Increase lieu time cap to 100, 150, 200 or higher per year. No payment for hours accumulated. • PRO - provides solution to staff that accumulate lieu time PRO - maintains fiscal control • CON - increases frequency that staff will be away from the office which in turn has impact on productivity COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 September 27, 2005 - 4 - Report No. CS05-05 E) Remove lieu time cap and pay staff for all hours worked. • PRO - provides solution to staff that accumulate lieu time • CON - places considerable financial burden on the budget F) Introduce fluctuating lieu time cap using current 50 hour limit. (employee uses time from lieu time bank and replenishes it back up to 50 hours with additional hours) • PRO - provides solution to staff that accumulate lieu time • PRO - maintains fiscal control • CON - increases frequency that staff will be away from the office, which in turn has an impact on productivity FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The estimated compensation liability costs for staff having worked beyond the 50 hours lieu time per year based on the 2004 actual, was estimated to be $70,200. With the implementation of the 70 hour cap as noted in the proposed administration procedure amendment, it is estimated that the liability for the Town would be approximately $45,000 using the 2004 salary grades. CONCLUSIONS The amendments to Administration Procedure No. 13 are proposed to reduce the Town's legal liability on a go forward basis. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The provisions of Goal A — Municipality and the objectives motivated workforce would apply. ATTACHMENTS Maintaining a Well Managed Fiscally Responsible of recognizing the value of a well -trained highly Appendix #1 —Current Administration Procedure No. 13 Appendix #2 — Revised Administration Procedure No. 13 Appendix #3 — Staff Position Grade Summary —67— COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 September 27, 2005 - 5 - Report No. CS05-05 PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW C. A. O. review - Sept 9, 2005 Prepared by: K. Young, ext. 4363 B. Panizza, ext. 4221 �6 Bob Panizza Director of Corporate Services COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 CURRENT APPENDIX #1 TOWN OF AURORA ADMINISTRATION PROCEDURE NO. 13 No. 13 Page 1 of 2 Subject: Overtime Effective: November 14,1986 Authority: Council Revised: April 6, 1988 March 14,1990 May 14, 1990 January 10,1996 February 12, 2002 1. FULLTIME PERMANENT NON -BARGAINING UNIT POSITIONS 1.1 Definition Overtime is considered any authorized time worked over and above the standard 35-hour work week. 1.2 Eligibility 1.2.1 Although every effort should be made to minimize overtime, employees maybe requested to work overtime by their immediate Supervisor and/or Department Head. 1.2.2 Employees who feel overtime maybe necessary are asked to consult with their immediate Supervisor prior to working said overtime. 1.2.3 Overtime must be authorized by the Department Head. Department Heads may delegate this responsibility to supervisory staff in individual cases where it is deemed appropriate. 1.3 Compensation Authorized overtime will be compensated for in the following manner: time -off -in -lieu, at "straight" time, for hours worked in excess of 35 per week, up to 44 hours time -and -one-half, paid, for hours worked per week in excess of 44 1.3.1 Exemptions Overtime "Paf provisions do not apply to Senior Management Team and the Chief Administrative Officer. COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 No. 13 Page 2 of 2 1.4 Timeframes for Lieu Time to be Taken 1.4.1 Lieu time may be accumulated up to 50 hours per calendar year, to be taken at a time mutually agreeable between the Supervisor and/or Department Head, and the employee. 1.4.2 Lieu time must betaken by June 301h in the year following the date the overtime was worked. 1.5 Recording of Overtime 1.5.1 Authorized overtime to be paid, should be so indicated, and appropriately coded, on the employee's Time Card Entry form, for processing.by Payroll. 1.5.2 Authorized overtime to be taken as lieu time should be so recorded on the employee's Attendance Report, which is maintained departmentally. 1.5.3 Members of the Senior Management Team shall not be obligated to record all authorized overtime to be taken as lieu time, however in the alternative, each Senior Management Team member shall be credited with 50 hours such time as of the first day of January in each calendar year, to be taken in accordance with section 1.4 above. 2. OTHER -THAN -CONTINUOUS -FULL-TIME POSITIONS 2.1 The eligibility criteria outlined in Section 1.2 of this Administration Procedure applies. 2.2 Authorized overtime will be paid at the rate of time -and -one-half the employee's normal hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 44 per week. 2.3 Authorized overtime to be paid, should be so indicated and appropriately coded, on the employee's Time Card Entry form, for processing by Payroll 3. BARGAINING UNIT POSITIONS 3.1 The eligibility criteria outlined in Section 1.2 of this Administration Procedure applies. 3.2 Authorized overtime is to be compensated in accordance with the terms and conditions of current collective agreement. —70— COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 REVISED APPENDIX #2 TOWN OF AURORA ADMINISTRATION PROCEDURE NO. 13 Subject: Excess Hours & Overtime Authority: Council No. 13 Page 1 of 3 Effective: November 14,1986 Revised: April6,1988 March 14, 1990 May 14, 1990 January 10, 1996 February 12, 2002 * September 20, 2005 FULLTIME PERMANENT NON -BARGAINING UNIT POSITIONS 1.1 Definition "Excess Hours" is considered any authorized time worked beyond 35-hours in a work week but less than 44 hours in a work week. "Overtime" is considered any authorized time worked over and above 44 hours in a work week. 1.2 Eli ibili 1.2.1 Although every effort should be made to minimize excess hours and overtime, employees may be requested to work excess hours or overtime by their immediate Supervisor and/or Department Head. 1.2.2 Employees who feel excess hours or overtime maybe necessary are asked to consult with their immediate Supervisor prior to working said excess hours or overtime. 1.2.3 Excess hours and overtime must be authorized by the Department Head. Department Heads may delegate this responsibility to supervisory staff in individual cases where it is deemed appropriate. 1.3 Compensation Authorized excess hours will be compensated for in the following manner: time -off -in -lieu, at straight time for the first 70 excess hours worked each calendar year; any further excess hours worked in the same calendar year will be paid at straight time. No. 13 —71— COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 Page 2 of 3 Authorized overtime will be compensated for in the following manner: payment for all hours worked beyond 44 hours in a week at the rate of time and one-half the employee's regular rate of pay. 1.3.1 Exemptions The Excess Hours and Overtime compensation provisions do not apply to positions Grade 18 and above as noted in Administration Procedure Number 7. 1.4 Timeframes for Lieu Time to be Taken 1.4.1 Lieu time for excess hours maybe accumulated up to 70 hours per calendar year, to be taken at a time mutually agreeable between the Supervisor and/or Department Head, and the employee. 1.4.2 Lieu time must betaken by June 30th in the year following the date the excess hours were worked/earned. 1.5 Recording of Excess Hours/Overtime 1.5.1 Authorized excess hours or overtime should be appropriately coded, on the employee's Time Card Entry form for processing by Payroll. 1.5.2 Authorized excess hours to betaken as lieu time should be so recorded on the employee's Attendance Report, which is maintained departmentally. 1.5.3 Positions Grade 18 and above as noted in Administration Procedure Number 7 shall not be obligated to record their authorized excess hours or overtime. Each of the positions, Grade 18 and above, shall be credited with 50 hours of lieu time as of the first day of January in each calendar year, to be taken in accordance with section 1.4.2 above. 2. OTHER -THAN -CONTINUOUS -FULL-TIME POSITIONS 2.1 For the purposes of this Administration Procedure excess hours or overtime hours for other -than -continuous -full-time employees will be administered in the same manner as outlined above for full-time permanent non -bargaining unit positions. —72— COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 No.13 Page 3 of 3 3. BARGAINING UNIT POSITIONS 3.1 The eligibility criteria outlined in Section 1.2 of this Administration Procedure apply, to the extent that they are consistent with the applicable collective aereement. 3.2 Authorized overtime is to be compensated in accordance with the terms and conditions of current collective agreernent(s). —73— COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 APPENDIX #3 EXEMPT GROUP Grade Classlflcatlon/Tllle 24 23 ChlefAdministrative Officer 22 " 21 20 Director of Leisure Services Director of Planning Director of Public Works Director of Corporate Services 10 Director of FlnanceRreasurer Director of Bullding Administration In Town Sallcllor 17 Manager of Human Resources 10 Manager of Parks Manager of Operation Services . Manager of Engineering Services Manager of Development Planning 13 Manager of Facllltles and Property Manager of Programs& Community Development Manager of Policy Planning 14 i Public Works Supervisor (Weter/Wastewaler) Public Works Supervisor (Roads?mfgc) 13 Senior Building Inspector/Plans Examiner By -Law Services Co-ardinator Operations Supowlsar (Leisure Services) Parks Supervisor Landscape Architect Marketing/Communications Cc-ordlnalar Accounting Supervisor Revenue Supervisor , Admin. Co-ord./ Deputy Clark MIS Supervisor Community Planner Policy Planner 12 Aquatics Supervisor Fitness Supervisor Planner Technical Assistant Lot Grading Co-ordlnstodBldg. Insp. Human Resources Officer Economic Development Officer Municipal Engineer Network Support Analyst Applications Analyst 11 Building [napaclodPlans Examiner Purchasing Co-ordinator Admin. Ca-ord./Public Works Plumbing Inspector/Plans Examiner Permit Information Officar Communfty, Programs Co-ordlnalnt Special Events Cc-ordlnator TrafgciTransportatlon Analyst -74- COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 Grade ClassificatlanfTitle 1g By-law Enforcemer VUcensing Officer Administrative Assistant to the C.A.O. Administrative Assistant to the Mayor Admin./Budget Co-ord.(Leisum Services) Law Clerk Payroll Co-ordinator Operations Technician 9 Human Resources Assistant Fitness Instruclor7Appraiser Administrative Assistant, Corporate Sew. Youth & Community Development Co-ord.. Scalars' Coordinator Facilities Backing Administrator 'Planning Technician GIB Technician 8 Counclitcommittee Secretary Secretary to the Director of corporate saw. LlcensingNital Statistics Officer Aquatics Assistant Secretary to the Director of Planning Secretary to the Director of Building Admin. Administrative Assistant (Leisure Services) Advertising and Sponsorship Representative Administrative Assistant (Public Works) Help Desk and Training Co-ordinator 7 Clark -Typist (By-law Enforcement) Secretary/Clerk (Leisure Services) Purchasing Clerk/Secralary Secretary/Clerk (Packs) Facility Receptionist/Registration Clerk (Leisure Complex) Secretary/Clerk (Operations -Public Works) 8 Treasury Clark Accounts Payable Clerk General Office Clerk 6 4 Data Entry Clerk 3 2 7 -75- COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL REPORT No. LS05-053 SUBJECT: Selection of Proposed Applicants for Lease of Library Square FROM: Allan D. Downey, Director of Leisure Services DATE: September 27, 2005 RECOMMENDATIONS THAT Council endorse the Leisure Services Advisory Committee recommendations for community groups to negotiate a lease for space in Library Square; and further THAT Council direct staff to enterinto negotiations forleases with the recommended organizations and report back to Council. BACKGROUND Council approved the public notification and request for expressions of interest to lease all or part of Library Square at Council Meeting No. 05-14 held on March 29, 2005 (copy attached). Staff placed the public notice as directed, identifying the terms and conditions for all submissions and identified a submission deadline of May 30, 2005. Staff prepared a proposed evaluation matrix to assist the Committee in their determination and their recommendation was approved at Council Meeting No. 05-20 held on May 24, 2..005 (copy attached). All submissions received were presented to the Leisure Services Advisory Committee at their meeting held July 14, 2005 for review and evaluation (copy attached). The Committee members went In -Camera to evaluate all submissions received for Expressions of Interest for the lease of Library Square according to the Council approved evaluation matrix which assisted the Committee in their deliberation process. Each application received a score and below are the recommendations of the Committee. IN CAMERA 7. Evaluation of Submissions of Expressions of Interest on the Lease of Library Square The Committee went In -Camera to evaluate the submissions of Expressions of Interest on the lease of Library Square. ..../2 -76- COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 September 27, 2005 - 2 - Report No. LS05-053 Moved by Stephen Dupuis THAT the meeting be extended past 9:00 p.m. The committee came out of the In -Camera session. Moved by Alan Dean Seconded by John Gallo Seconded by Dawn Irwin THAT the Director of Leisure Services bring an in -camera report to the first possible General Committee meeting identifying the community groups that the committee feels should be approached to negotiate a possible lease for space in Library Square; and THAT the Director of Leisure Services present the criteria used for evaluation of the groups, the point totals and the rankings as determined by the committee for all groups. OPTIONS FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Estimated revenues and costs will be submitted as part of the report regarding Lease Agreements. CONCLUSIONS The recommendations presented bythe Leisure Services Advisory Committee are primarily a result of the scores attained in accordance with the evaluation criteria. The only anomaly which exists is related to the Providence Learning Centres. The Leisure Services Advisory Committee did not recommend them in spite of their score due to the fact that they specifically requested the Seniors Centre and kitchen, however this space was also requested by Our Lady of Grace Child Care Centre which scored higher. As a result the remaining space available within the former Library was allocated to the remaining qualified applicants. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN Goal "A" speaks to maintaining a well -managed and fiscally responsible municipality. ATTACHMENTS 1. Extract from Council Meeting No. 05-14 held on March 29, 2005. 2. Extract from Council Meeting No. 05-20 held on May 24, 2005 3. Leisure Services Advisory Committee Record Meeting No. 05-07 held July 14, 2005. 4. Chart of Evaluation Criteria for the Lease of Library Square. 5. Letter of request from Our Lady of Grace for additional space. ..../3 —77— COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 September 27, 2005 - 3 - Report No. LS05-053 PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW Management Team Meeting, Wednesday, August 31, 2005. Prepared by. Allan Downey, Director of Leisure Services, Extension 4752. ALLAN D. DOWNE Director of Leisure Services I" 11 COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 AuiI o A EXTRACT FROM COUNCIL MEETING NO. 05-14 HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 297 2005 Vlll CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION 21, LSAC05-03 March 10, 2005 Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Vrancic 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 tease cost shall be $9.00 per square foot, per year, plus utilities. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Hogg 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." CARRIED —79— COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 7. Aui; Qo EXTRACT FROM COUNCIL MEETING NO. 05-20 HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2005 LSAC05-05 — May 12, 2005 Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Kean 1. THAT the Committee Record of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee meeting, held on May 12, 2005, be received for information and Council endorse the following recommendations of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee: 2. LS05-025 - Hickson Park Construction and Public Open House Results THAT the Leisure. Services Advisory Committee review the information provided at the Public Open House concerning Hickson Park and authorize staff to proceed with the detailed design and implementation of the park as outlined in report LS05-025 — Hickson Park Construction and Public Open House Results. 3. LS05-026 - Special Events Committee Restructuring THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee recommend to Council that the Special Events Sub -Committee membership be reviewed and reduced from ten members to eight members. 4. LS05-027 - Evaluation Criteria for Lease of Library Square THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee endorse the evaluation criteria for the lease of Library Square, as follows: THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee endorse the evaluation criteria for the lease of Library Square, as follows: 1. Type of Applicant 2. Residency of Applicant and Members 3. Level of Community Access Points Non -Profit 10 Profit 5 Local 15 Regional 10 GTA 5 Community Based 15 Regional Based 10 Members Only 5 COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 4. Amount of Space Required (sq. ft) 16,000 or 4,000 5 10,000—16,000 4 5,000 — 10,000 3 1,000 — 5,000 2 under1,000 1 5. Length of Lease Requested 5 years 5 2-5years 3 1 year 1 6. Amount of Dedicated Parking Required zero 5 minimal 3 high 1 7. Modifications Required to Facility by group minimal 5 average 3 extensive 1 8, Financial Solvency high 5 average 3 low 1 5. LS05-028 - Canada Day Schedule of Activities THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee endorse the schedule of activities proposed for Canada Day in report LS05-028; and THAT the Special Events Sub -Committee identify which members are available to volunteer on July 1st; and THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee identify a list of volunteers to organize and operate the Beer Garden during Canada Day. CARRIED CORRESPONDENCESENTBY: ACTION DEPT.: Leisure INFO DEPT.: CAO_ Parks Leaai Special.Events c b-QQ, m4ttee —81— COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 LEISURE SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECORD MEETING NO. 05-07 Date: Thursday, July 14, 2005 Time and Location: 7:00 p.m., Leksand Meeting Room, Aurora Town Hall, 1 Municipal Drive Committee Members: Councillor Vrancic, Chair, Councillor Gaertner, Diane Buchanan, Alan Dean, Stephen Dupuis, John Gallo, Dawn Irwin Staff Attendees: Allan Downey, Director of Leisure Services Carol Clark, Council/Committee Secretary Absent: Councillor Kean, Al Wilson Other Attendees: None Councillor Vrancic called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA ➢ No Quorum Report of the June 9, 2005 Leisure Services Advisory Committee meeting ➢ Correspondence from the Aurora Public Library regarding parking concerns at Library Square ➢ Council extract from the November 23, 2004 Council meeting regarding the Leisure Services Advisory Committee meeting of November 11, 2004 . ➢ Correspondence from Mr. Kingsley Hadaway regarding the leasing of Library Square DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Councillor Gaertner declared an interest in Item 3 — In -Camera Evaluation of Submissions of Interest on the Lease of Library Square, by virtue of her affiliation with Hot Spot and her intent to delegate on this issue. Councillor Gaertner did not attend the Ulm COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27 20Q5 Leisure Services Advisory ommittee Record No. 05-07 Page 2 of 6 Thursday, July 14, 2005 In -Camera meeting, and therefore did not take part in or vote on any questions in this regard or attempt in any way to influence the voting on such questions. Councillor Vrancic declared an interest in Item 3 - In -Camera Evaluation of Submissions of Interest on the Lease of Library Square, by virtue of a solicitor -client relationship with one of the applicants, and did not take part in or vote on any questions in this regard or attempt in any way to influence the voting on such questions. Councillor Vrancic advised committee members and all parties in attendance that, notwithstanding his conflict on Item 3, he would stay in the chair in order to permit the meeting to continue, as there were no other Members of Council available to chair the meeting. Councillor Vrancic asked all those who were present whether there was any objection, and if so, to voice their objection for the record, but there were none. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by Dawn Irwin Seconded by John Gallo THAT the content of the agenda, with the additions, as circulated by the Leisure Services Department be approved as outlined herein. CARRIED REVIEW OF PREVIOUS MEETING REPORTS Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meetings - Report No. 05-05, dated Thursday, May 12, 2005 and Report No. 05-06, dated Thursday, June 9, 2005 Moved by Alan Dean Seconded by Dawn Irwin THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting Reports No. 05-05 of Thursday, May 12, 2005, and No. 05-06 of Thursday, June 9, 2005 be adopted as printed and circulated. CARRIED Moved by Alan Dean Seconded by Stephen Dupuis THAT there be one representative permitted to speak on behalf of each of the groups in attendance with respect to Item 3. Wm COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27 209 Leisure Services Advisory dommit ee Record No. 05-07 Page 3 of 6 Thursday, July 14, 2005 DELEGATIONS Ms Linda Kenny, 140 Aurora Air Cadet Squadron Re: Item 3 - Evaluation of Submissions of Interest on the Lease of Library Square Ms Linda Kenny addressed the committee, indicating that the 140 Aurora Air Cadet Squadron did not go forward with a formal Expression of Interest for financial reasons. Ms Kenny indicated that the group was formed in 1989 and encompasses youth between 12 and 19 years of age. Ms Kenny advised that the group would require 500 sq. ft. of exclusive use space, including a private office, lockable storage and communal space, and that they have an annual budget of approximately $2,000. Mr. Milos Prikryl Re: Item 3 - Evaluation of Submissions of Interest on the Lease of Library Square Mr. Milos Prikryl addressed the committee by requesting that a youth centre be set up in part of Library Square, which would ideally be open from 7:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m. Mr. Prikryl suggested that there should be more opportunities available to this group of individuals and that this concept would be a good beginning. Although Mr. Prikryl was not representing a particular organization, he requested that the youth centre be structured similarly to the Seniors Centre. Reverand Matthew McKay, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Aurora Re: Item 3 - Evaluation of Submissions of Interest on the Lease of Library Square The Reverand Matthew McKay addressed the committee on behalf of Aurora United Church, Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church and Trinity Anglican Church, to express their interest in obtaining central office space to provide outreach services for members of the community. Reverand McKay indicated that the individual churches are approached with increasing frequency for assistance with food vouchers, counselling resources, shelter, financial assistance, etc., and that a central location would allow for greater efficiency in providing these services. Councillor Wendy Gaertner, Hot Spot Re: Item 3 - Evaluation of Submissions of Interest on the Lease of Library Square Councillor Gaertner addressed the committee by commenting that, since we value our youth so highly, we should take their needs seriously and begin by providing them with a location to congregate. Councillor Gaertner described Hot Spot as an organization that began 14 years ago for youth between 11 L 14 years of age and which has had very few problems in the past. Councillor Gaertner suggested that the space at Library Square could also be used to provide youth with motivational speakers and support for artwork, entrepreneurial skills and social skills. a -ID CgUNC I L — $EPTAMB,ER 2005 eisure Services visoryComm, tee Record No. 05-07 Page 4 of 6 Thursday, July 14, 2005 Upon hearing the delegates' comments, Councillor Vrancic explained that the committee would be going In -Camera to discuss the applications for lease space at Library Square, and that once a recommendation is finalized, it would be forwarded to Council. The Director of Leisure Services advised that all applicants will be notified of the date that the matter will be reviewed by Council. Councillor Vrancic welcomed former Councillor Evelina McEachern. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 2. Review of Community Survey Moved by Stephen Dupuis Seconded by Alan Dean THAT review of the Community Survey be deferred to the next Leisure Services Advisory Committee meeting. CARRIED SUB-COMMITTEES/UPDATES 3. Youth Action Committee - Minutes of Meeting held on April 13 and May 18, 2005 Moved by Dawn Irwin Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT the minutes of the Youth Action Committee be received. CARRIED 4. Special Events Committee - Minutes of Meeting held on May, 16, 2005 Moved by Stephen Dupuis Seconded by Diane Buchanan THAT the minutes of the Special Events Committee be received. CARRIED Iff-Im COUNCIL — $EPTJNIIR '� "Rile Record No. 05-07 Leisure Services visory omm� Thursday, July 14, 2005 Page 5 of 6 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 5. Report LS05-035 — Art Aurora Show and Sale 2005 The report was received by the committee. 6. Report LS05-039 — Aurora Seniors Art Show Report The report was received by the committee. OTHER BUSINESS BY MEMBERS None. IN CAMERA 7. Evaluation of Submissions of Expressions of Interest on the Lease of Library Square The committee went In -Camera to evaluate the submissions of Expressions of Interest on the lease of Library Square. Moved by Stephen Dupuis THAT the meeting be extended past 9:00 p.m. _'•71TtU-:• The committee came out of the In -Camera session. Moved by Alan Dean Seconded by John Gallo Seconded by Dawn Irwin THAT the Director of Leisure Services bring an in -camera report to the first possible General Committee meeting identifying the community groups that the committee feels should be approached to negotiate a possible lease for space in Library Square; and THAT the Director of Leisure Services present the criteria used for evaluation of the groups, the point totals and the "rankings as determined by the committee for all groups. Leisure Sery ces Adv1sory &mmi{fee Record No. 05-07 Page 6 of 6 Thursday, July 14, 2005 ADJOURNMENT Moved by Stephen Dupuis Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. CARRIED NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee will take place on Thursday September 8, 2005 at 7:00 pm in the Leksand Room. sm COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 :+ i. LL 1a. O O 00 a0 d' 11 II L a m J 0 d � 0 LL H a z z° a ❑ q O Z I Q VO' Q O Z a_ ,D 0 0 0 ooN N � WI 2 �O N � 0 Z LL N � N Q N N � N N v `d• Y N LL h w n a y G jy OZ z n. LL w O v e LL {rI O LL n H x LL H N } x. LL H ep t1 Q O c G E n� m 3 n> � •• u � N al ate as U GO a O !. . a v m y�y u C5° e v as C5° �° n c C a O '. F ae P .J Q R C .l fL G i LL IL I M ® O A as COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 August 25, 2005 Mr. Al Downey Director of Leisure Services Town of Aurora Dear Mr. Downey: This letter is in response to our telephone conversation on Tuesday, August 22 regarding the space at the old library. I had asked you if I could make a revision to our original request dated May 9u', 2005 regarding the amount of space I had hoped to secure with the Town. You made it very clear to me that no decisions have been made at this time, however you would. accept our request for additional space and that now would be the time to request it. Therefore, please accept this letter as a formal request for additional space. I am requesting the whole main floor of the library, with exclusive use using the main entrance off of Victoria St., as well as the exclusive use of the old Seniors building., If you have any questions or concerns regarding this letter, please call me at your convenience. Thank you for your time. Aurora, Ontarlo LAG 1 Ll 210 Bloomington RoacH Aurora, Ontario LAG 3G8 Tel,; (905) 841-3726 Fax: (905) 841-0399 COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 A ft AGENDA ITEM Clark, Carol From: Ewart, Karen Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 8:33 AM To: Clark, Carol Subject: FW: Richard Hess- Article: "EMFs MAKING PEOPLE SICK Importance: Low For the Council agenda -----Original Message ----- From: Jones, Tim Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 7:32 AM To: Ewart, Karen Subject: FW: Richard Hess- Article: "EMFs MAKING PEOPLE SICK Importance: Low Please put on Council agenda - receive as information Thanks Tim -----Original Message ----- From; Richard L. Hess Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 6:44 PM To: tkibble@yrng.com Cc: Steve Hinder; gsorbara.mpp@liberal.ola.org; Jones, Tim; ebuck@aci.on.ca; Morris, Phyllis (External Mail); Gaertner, Wendy (External Mail); Vrancic, Damir (External Mail); Hogg, Bill (External Mail); Wallace, Ron (External Mail); Kean, Nigel (External Mail) Subject: Richard Hess- Article: "EMFs MAKING PEOPLE SICK Importance: Low The choice of "EMFs MAKING PEOPLE SICK" as the primary headline for an article about Dr. Magda Havas's appearance in front of the Aurora Council on September 13th certainly is attention getting, even if it arouses unnecessary fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) in the minds of York Region readers (Era -Banner 18 Sept 2005, pl). Web research informs us that Dr. Havas has co-authored a paper http://www.stetzerelectric.com/filters/research/Havas_Stetzer WH004.pdf with David Stetzer of Stetzer Electric concerning high -frequency content of electrical power. This was presented at the World Health Organization Conference in 2004. Stetzer Electric's business is selling power line filters and meters to detect low-level, high -frequency pollution on power lines. Among scare stories, graphs using two scales 1000 times apart, and commercial messages that indicate that people felt better after installing Graham-Stetzer filters, the paper reports on one set of measurements which were made with a meter that had a rated bandwidth 1/5 of the lowest signal to be measured. That is a basic engineering faux pas, and those measurements are meaningless. Why were they presented in the paper? What other basic errors have been made in the paper? Dr. Havas repeatedly says that fields "can be measured." So? We can measure lots of things, but just because they can be measured, does that mean that they are harmful? I can measure the amount of light shining on my backyard from the moon, but I can assure you, I won't get a moonburn. The cause -and -effect assumptions, based on anecdotal evidence at best 1 -90- COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 is not a reason to spread FUD throughout York Region. We often lose sight of some key basic tenants: -- Statistical correlation does not prove cause -- No one gets out of this life alive -- Levels of risk vary widely and are not well understood by most of us The level of risk from EMFs is far, far less than driving a car. One thing to address, however, is the level of risk of rolling blackouts in York Regionbased on an inadequate supply of electricity. Some predictions place this as a possibility as early as the 2006-2007 winter (Era -Banner 18 Sept 2005, p2). I would think not operating your heating system for a while in the winter presents more risks than the EMFs. We have approved this large growth, the infrastructure to support the growth must be installed ahead of the growth, or all will suffer. My reaction to all of this: I have a generator and I'm not afraid to use it. Regards, Richard L. Hess Aurora 2 -91- COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 AGENDA ITEM # ^ a AURORA Date: September 22, 2005 To: Mayor and Members of Council From: S. Seibert, Planning and Development Services Department Re: Zoning Bylaw Amendment and Site Plan approval applications Lips, Stephan and Mary 219 Old Yonge Street Files: D14-06-02 and D11-02-05 On September 20, 2005 General Committee recommended approval of the above noted rezoning application to allow a seven unit townhouse development on the subject lands. General Committee also recommended that Council grant sanitary and water allocation to the proposed development. The staff recommendation as adopted by Committee further directed that the Zoning Bylaw Amendment be scheduled for Council approval at its next meeting (September 27, 2005). A copy of draft zoning bylaw amendment (4693-05.D) was included as an attachment to the Planning staff report which provided that a Hold (H) provision be applied to the lands, to be lifted when servicing capacity was available and when the site plan agreement was executed between the Owners and the Town. The Holding provision will now only be required to ensure site plan execution. As noted in the staff report the majority of the issues related to site plan approval have occurred, and it is anticipated that the owner will be able to address the balance of the conditions and that the site plan agreement could be completed and executed within the next month. In light of this timing it would be time consuming to lift the Hold and would be an unreasonable setback in allowing the Owners to develop their lands. As such Staff recommend that the bylaw amendment, without the Holding provision, be scheduled for a future Council meeting, when the site plan agreement has been completed eliminating the need for a Holding provision altogether. Sinc ely; Seibert, MCIP, RPP Director of Planning and Development Services SS:GL:gl • Page 1 —92— COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OFAURORA By-law Number 4696-051 BEING A BY-LAW to authorize the conveyance of land described as Part of Lot 80, Con. 1, EYS (Kylemore Chapman Court Ltd.) WHEREAS Section 268 (1) of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended authorizes the Council of a local municipality to pass by-laws for the sale of municipal land; AND WHEREAS the municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora deems it necessary and expedient to convey certain lands to Kylemore (Chapman Court) Ltd. required to reconfigure its boundary line in exchange forthe acquisition of certain lands from Kylemore (Chapman Court) Ltd. subsequently approved through the enactment of By-law 4697-051; AND WHEREAS the provisions of the Municipal Act and Land Sale By-law 4255-01.A have been complied with; NOW THEREFORE THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. THAT the lands described on Schedule "A" hereto be declared surplus by the municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora. 2. THAT Council does hereby authorize the conveyance of the lands described on Schedule "A" hereto to Kylemore (Chapman Court) Ltd. on the terms and conditions set out in Town.of Aurora Report ADM05-015. 3. THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute all documentation required in connection with the conveyance thereof. 4. THAT the provisions of this By-law shall come into force and take effect upon third reading thereof. READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 27' DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2005. READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 27tb DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2005, T. JONES, MAYOR K. EWART, DEPUTY CLERK Ml COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 By-law No. 4696-05.L Page 2 Schedule "A" All and singular the following lands and premises situated in the Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York: Part of Lot 80, Con. 1, EYS Designated as Parts 2 and 5 on draft Reference Plan prepared by J,D. Barnes Limited as File No. 04-21-279-00-B dated February 21, 2005 5W COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA By-law Number 4697-05.L BEING A BY-LAW to authorize the acquisition of land described as Part of Lot 80, Con. 1, EYS (Kylemore Chapman Court Ltd.) WHEREAS Section 5(3) of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended requires the Council of a municipality to pass by-laws to exercise a municipal power; AND WHEREAS the municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora deems it necessary and expedient to acquire certain lands from Kylemore (Chapman Court) Ltd, for municipal purposes in exchange for the conveyance of certain lands to Kylemore (Chapman Court) Ltd. subsequently approved through the enactment of By-law 4696- 051; NOW THEREFORE THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. THAT those certain lands (the "Lands") as described in Schedule "A" attached hereto are required for the purposes of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora. 2. THAT Council does hereby authorize the acquisition of the lands described on Schedule "A" hereto from Kylemore (Chapman Court) Ltd. on the terms and conditions set out in Town of Aurora Report ADM054-015. 3. THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute all documentation required in connection with the acquisition thereof. 4. THAT the provisions of this By-law shall come into force and take effect upon third reading thereof. READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 27'r' DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2005. READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 27' DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2005. T. JONES, MAYOR K. EWART, DEPUTY CLERK INN COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 By-law No. 4697-051 SCHEDULE"A" Page 2 All and singular the following lands and premises situated in the Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York: Part of Lot 80, Con, 1, EYS Designated as Parts 3 and 4 on a draft Reference Plan prepared by J.D. Barnes Limited as File No. 04-21-279-00-B dated February 21, 2005 COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA By-law Number 4698-05.L BEING A BY-LAW to authorize the conveyance of land described as Block 5, 65M-2976 (The Priestly Holding Corporation) WHEREAS Section 268 (1) of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended authorizes the Council of a local municipality to pass by-laws for the sale of municipal land; AND WHEREAS the municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora deems it necessary and expedient to convey certain lands to The Priestly Holding Corporation to increase its current landholdings; AND WHEREAS the provisions of the Municipal Act and Land Sale By-law 4255-01.A have been complied with; NOW THEREFORE THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. THAT the lands described on Schedule "A" hereto be declared surplus by the municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora. 2. THAT Council does hereby authorize the conveyance of the lands described on Schedule "A" hereto to The Priestly Holding Corporation on the terms and conditions set out in Town of Aurora Report ADM05-016. 3. THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute all documentation required in connection with the conveyance thereof. 4. THAT the provisions of this By-law shall come into force and take effect upon third reading thereof. READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 27" DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2005. READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 27t8 DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2005. T. JONES, MAYOR K. EWART, DEPUTY CLERK B-5 COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 By-law No. 4698-05.1- Schedule "A" Page 2 All and singular the following lands and premises situated in the Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York: Block 5, 65M-2976 AM COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA By-law Number 4704-05.0 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting From The Meeting of September 27, 2005. NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. THAT the action of the Council at its meeting held on September 27, 2005 in respect to each motion, resolution and other action passed and taken by the Council at the said meeting is, except where prior approval of the Ontario Municipal Board is required, hereby adopted ratified and confirmed. 2. THAT the Mayor and the proper officers of the Town are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said action or to obtain approvals where required and to execute all documents as may be necessary in that behalf and the Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to affix the corporate seal to all such documents. READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 27tb DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2005. READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 27' DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2005. T. JONES, MAYOR K. EWART, DEPUTY CLERK a ADDITIONAL ITEMS TABLED FOR COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, September 27, 2005 ➢ Additional Material from Environmental Sub -Committee — Public Awareness/Education Re: Item 2(4) — Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes ➢ Delegation Request from Moragh Wolfe, Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of York Re: Item 11 — LS05-053 - Selection of Proposed Applicants for Lease of Library Square ➢ Delegation Request from Mr. Kingsley Hadaway, York Region Boxing Club Re: Item 11 — LS05-053 - Selection of Proposed Applicants for Lease of Library Square ➢ Delegation Request from The Reverend Matthew McKay, For Aurora United Church, Trinity Anglican Church, Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church and St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Re: Item 11 — LS05-053 - Selection of Proposed Applicants for Lease of Library Square ➢ Delegation Request from Ms Louise Jablonski, Canadian Mental Health Association, York Region Re: Item 11 — LS05-053 - Selection of Proposed Applicants for Lease of Library Square ➢ Delegation Request from Ms Rebecca Beaton Re: Item 7(2) — Communities In Bloom