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Agenda - Council - 20070227COUNCIL AGENDA NO.07-05 TUESDAY, FEBROARY 27, 2007 COUNCIL CHAMBERS AURORA TOWN NALL PUBLIC RELEASE 23/02/07 TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA NO. 07-05 Tuesday, February 27, 2007 7:00 p.m. I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST II APPROVAL OF AGENDA RECOMMENDED: THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Departme nt be approved. III OPEN FORUM IV ADOPTION OF MINUTES Council Minutes of February 13, 2007, Meeting 07-03 pg. 1 RECOMMENDED: THAT the Council Minutes from February 13, 2007, meeting 07-03 be adopted. V PRESENTATIONS Ontario Heritage Trust Community Recognition Awards P-1 VI DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Council Meeting No. 07-05 Page 2 of 3 Tuesday, February 27, 2007 VII ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION VIII NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION - COUNCILLORS IX DELEGATIONS None X CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION XI REGIONAL REPORT XII READING OF BY-LAWS RECOMMENDED: THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and enacted: 4882-07.D BEING A BY-LAW to establish pg. B1 Highways on Plan 65M-3851 (Preserve) 4893-07.C BEING A BY-LAW to confirm pg. B4 actions by Council resulting from meeting 07-05 on February 27, 2007 XIII CLOSED SESSION Property Matter THAT Council proceed into closed session to address a property matter. XIV ADJOURNMENT Council Meeting No. 07-05 Page 3 of 3 Tuesday, February 27, 2007 AGENDA ITEMS 1. Special General Committee Meeting Minutes No. 07-11 pg. 1 Tuesday, February 15, 2007 RECOMMENDED: THAT the Report of the General Committee Meeting 07-11 be received and the recommendations contained therein be adopted. 2. General Committee Meeting Minutes No. 07-12 pg. 13 Tuesday, February 20, 2007 RECOMMENDED: THAT the Report of the General Committee Meeting 07-12 be received and the recommendations contained therein be adopted. 3. Correspondence from the Federation of University Women pg. 28 Re: York Region Neighbourhood Services Inc. - Short Term Contract Renegotiation and Future Relocation (Correspondence referred by Mayor Morris) RECOMMENDED: THAT Council provide direction on this matter. COUNCIL - FEB. 27, 2007 AuRp A TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NO. 07-03 Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall - Tuesday, February 13, 2007 ATTENDANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Morris in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Collins- Mrakas, Gaertner, Granger, MacEachern, Marsh, McRoberts and Wilson. MEMBERS ABSENT None Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate Services/Town Clerk, Director of Building, Director of Leisure Services, Director of Planning, Director of Public Works, Director of Financial Services/ Treasurer, Assistant Solicitor and Council/Committee Secretary. Mayor Morris called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. Il APPROVAL OFAGENDA Moved by Councillor Marsh Seconded by Councillor Collins-Mrakas THAT item 3 be moved to the end of the items for consideration on this agenda. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Collins-Mrakas THAT item 5 be withdrawn from this agenda. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Marsh Seconded by Councillor MacEachern THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department, with the following additional items, be approved: NEW DELEGATION a)- Ms Rebecca Beaton Re: Item 6 - Motion from Councillor MacEachern Re: Availability of Town Documents and the Establishment of a'Sign-Out' System for Residents -1- COUNCIL - FEB. 27, 2007 Council Meeting No. 07-03 Tuesday, February 13, 2007 Page 2 of 9 CORRESPONDENCE from the following residents Re: Item 7 - Correspondence from residents regarding By-law 4886- 07.P To Amend the Pet Licensing Fees in the Town's Dog and Cat By-laws: . Ms Marilyn Ellison 7-A . Mr. Daniel & Ms Penny Reynolds 7-13 . Mr. Dan McDonnell 7-C . Mr. Richard Spacie 7-D . Ms Allison Halls 7-E . Mr. Rob Schuetze 7-F ADDITIONAL ITEM - Memorandum from the Director of Planning Re: ITEM 1 (4) - Report PL07-007 - Prato Estates Ltd. Z NEW ITEM 10 -Correspondence from Durham Region Re: Request for expressions of interest regarding potential sites for a proposed new thermal waste treatment facility for the Regions of Durham and York 7 NEW BY-LAW - By-law 4884-07.D to amend By-law No. 2213-78, as amended, being the Zoning By-law of the Town of Aurora. (D14-16-06 - Pratc Estates) CLOSED SESSION - ADDITIONAL ITEM Request from Councillor MacEachern for additional item to the closed session agenda regarding a legal matter CARRIED III OPEN FORUM Ms Susan Walmer expressed her support for the citizen appointees for the advisory committees in Item 3, particularly the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC), and she encouraged Council to approve the appointments to allow the committees to carry on with their work. Ms Walmer advised that former members of EAC, In partnership with the Aurora Arboretum, have arranged a public screening of the AI Gore film "An Inconvenient Truth" which is a critically acclaimed documentary illustrating the effects of global warming on the environment. Ms Walmer advised that the screening will take place on Monday, February 19, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Aurora Town Hall and she extended an invitation to Council, staff and the public to attend this screening and take part in the discussions afterward. Mr. Keith Munro addressed Council to express his opposition to the proposed amendments to the pet licensing fees in the Town's dog and cat by-laws. Ms Allison Halls addressed Council to express her opposition to the proposed amendments to the pet licensing fees in the Town's dog and cat by-laws and inquired about the back-up figures to support the increased fees, particularly regarding pets which have been microchipped, IV ADOPTION OF MINUTES Council Minutes of January 30, 2007, Meeting 07-02 Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Collins-Mrakas THAT the Council Minutes from meeting 07-02 be adopted. CARRIED -2- COUNCIL - FEB. 27, 2007 Council Meeting No. 07.03 Page 3 of 9 Tuesday, February 13, 2007 V PRESENTATIONS Mayor Morris advised that during the Christmas holidays a program called "Operation Red -Nose" was established to help thwart drinking and driving in a proactive way, by offering volunteer drivers to pick-up and bring home residents from parties and functions where they knew they would be partaking in festive cheer. Mayor Morris advised that through the help of this program, and the responsibility of residents, there was not a single alcohol related accident during the Christmas holiday period in Aurora. Mayor Morris advised that among the many volunteers, four Councillors participated in this great program and she congratulated and presented Councillors Stephen Granger, Al Wilson and Bob McRoberts each with a statuette of a bobble -headed red -nosed reindeer, Councillor McRoberts advised that the fourth Council member on the team of drivers was Mayor Phyllis Morris and he extended thanks to her on behalf of himself and the other volunteers. VI DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1, 3, 6 and 7 were identified for discussion. VII ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Moved by Councillor Collins-Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the following recommendations respecting the matters listed as "Items not Requiring Separate Discussion" be adopted as submitted to Council and staff be authorized to take all necessary action required to give effect to same: 2. General Committee Meeting Minutes No. 07-10 Tuesday, February 6, 2007 THAT the minutes of the General Committee Meeting 07-10, held February 6, 2007, be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved. 4. Correspondence from the Director of Public Works Re: Project of the Year Award to St. John's Sideroad McKenzie Marsh Project THAT the correspondence from the Director of Public Works regarding the Project of the Year Award which was awarded to the St. John's Sideroad McKenzie Marsh Project, be received for information. 6. Resolution from the Town of Newmarket Re: Fluorescent Yellow Green School Signs THAT the resolution from the Town of Newmarket regarding fluorescent yellow green school signs be received and endorsed. 9. Correspondence from Councillor Buck Re: Correspondence from Mr. John Irvine, President of Aurora Cable THAT the correspondence from Mr. John Irvine, President of Aurora Cable be received for information. CARRIED -3- COUNCIL - FEB. 27, 2007 Council Meeting No. 07-03 Tuesday, February 13, 2007 Page 4 of 9 Vill NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION— COUNCILLORS Councillor Collins-Mrakas advised that she attended the induction service for Reverend Canon Dawn Davis at the Trinity Anglican Church, that the service was wonderful, and that Councillor Granger also attended and sang with the musical group "Trinity Unplugged". Councillor Collins-Mrakas extended congratulations and welcome to Reverend Davis. Councillor Collins-Mrakas advised that Reverend Davis sent her an e-mail to welcome the new Council and let them know that, as leaders in the community, they are remembered in their weekly prayers. Councillor Marsh advised that the Joint Council Committee — Central York Fire Services had it's first meeting on February 6, 2007, and that, with the support of Council member Wilson and Buck, she has been appointed as Vice -Chair of that Committee for the coming term. Councillor Buck provided Notice of Motion regarding an amendment to the Procedural By-law. Mayor Morris announced that the Honourable James K. Bartleman, Lieutenant Governor, will be honouring Ms Jacqueline Stewart, Aurora Museum Curator of 25 years, with a special Heritage Award. Ms Stewart will be receiving this award as the Lieutenant Governor's guest at a special ceremony at Queen's Park on February 22, 2007. Mayor Morris extended her congratulations to Ms Stewart on behalf of the Town of Aurora. Mayor Morris advised that the Alliance of British Pensioners will be holding an information session on Sunday, February 25, 2007 at the Aurora Legion on Industrial Parkway North at 1:30 p.m. Councillor Granger advised that the Aurora Optimist Club is holding a chess tournament on Thursday, February 22, 2007. Councillor Granger advised that the average attendance involves 32 schools and approximately 320 students and encouraged interested parties to come out and register by February 19, 2007. IX DELEGATIONS (a) Ms Rebecca Beaton Re: Item 6 - Motion from Councillor MacEachern Re: Availability of Town Documents and the Establishment of a "Sign -Out" System for Residents Ms Rebecca Beaton addressed Council 'to express her support for Councillor MacEachern's recommendations in item 6 and to encourage Council to approve these recommendations. Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Marsh THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to item 6. CARRIED Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT item 6 be brought forward for consideration at this time. CARRIED -4- COUNCIL - FEB. 27, 2007 Council Meeting No. 07-03 Page 5 of 9 Tuesday, February 13, 2007 6. Motion from Councillor MacEachern Re: Availability of Town Documents and the Establishment of a "Sign -Out" System for Residents Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gaertner WHEREAS, our Strategic Plan states, 'By ensuring a transparent and accountable government, Aurora makes itself an attractive community for individuals and businesses. Innovation coupled with responsibility and informed involved citizens will ensure our financial viability for the future;" and WHEREAS, Goal D in our Strategic Plan states, "Ensure transparent, accountable and open governance in concert with Informed and involved citizens"; and WHEREAS, Goal D2 in our Strategic Plan states, "Enhance customer service"; and WHEREAS, Goal D3 in our Strategic Plan states, "Be accountable and transparent to residents by ensuring open and accessible information flow and accessible decision -making"; and WHEREAS, Goal D4 in our Strategic Plan states, "Create a respectful environment that fosters teamwork and open dialogue, consistent with a Character Community": THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, staff make available at the Town Hall, within thirty days, the following documents for sign -out by Aurora residents. The documents are to be returned within 14 days from the sign - out date. Further, that these documents continue to be made available at the Library (for reference purposes) and the documents be kept current. Consolidated Zoning By-law Book Consolidated Official Plan Consolidated Secondary Plan Operating Budget Capital Budget Property Standards By-law Sign By-law Master Recreation Plan Strategic Plan On a recorded vote the motion was CARRIED YEAS:8 NAYS:1 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Wilson, Collins-Mrakas, Granger, MacEachern, McRoberts, Gaertner, Marsh and Mayor Morris VOTING NAYS: Councillor Buck Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT Ms Rebecca Beaton be provided a copy of the Operating Budget. On a recorded vote the motion was CARRIED YEAS:7 NAYS:2 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Wilson, Collins-Mrakas, Granger, MacEachern, Gaertner, Marsh and Mayor Morris VOTING NAYS: Councillors McRoberts and Buck -5- COUNCIL - FEB. 27, 2007 Council Meeting No. 07.03 Tuesday, February 13, 2007 Page 6 of 9 X CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION 1. Special General Committee Meeting Minutes No. 07-09 Saturday, February 3, 2007 7 3. Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Collins-Mrakas THAT the minutes of the Special General Committee Meeting 07-09, held on February 3, 2007, be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved in principle. CARRIED Correspondence from Residents Re: By-law 4886-07.P To Amend the Pet Licensing Fees in the Town's Dog and Cat By-laws and Additional Correspondence Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor Buck THAT By-law 4886-07.P to amend the pet licensing fees and additional correspondence be referred to staff for a reduced fee for spayed and neutered pets and a reduced fee for micro -chipped pets; and a reduced fee be set for pet licenses for seniors. DEFEATED Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor MacEachern THAT the correspondence from residents, regarding by-law 4886.07.P to amend the Pet Licensing Fees in the Town's Dog and Cat By-laws, be referred to staff to review, analyze and report back to a future General Committee meeting with various options for consideration; and THAT staff be authorized to issue pet licenses at the existing rates until further direction is provided. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Marsh Seconded by Councillor Buck THAT Council recess at 8:20 pm to proceed into closed session to address a personal matter. CARRIED Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT Council reconvene out of closed session at 8:35 pm. CARRIED Recommendation Resulting from the Closed Session of General Committee on February 6, 2007 Re: Citizen Appointments to Advisory Committees Moved by Councillor Marsh Seconded by Councillor MacEachern THAT the following applicants be approved and appointed to the following Statutory and Advisory Committees; and COUNCIL - FEB. 27, 2007 Council Meeting No. 07.03 Tuesday, February 13, 2007 Page 7 of 9 THAT staff be directed to re -advertise for applications to the Leisure Services Advisory Committee. Accessibility Advisory Committee Ann Boden Jane Boorman Catherine Couchman John Lenchak Aurora Public Library Kathy Banks Elizabeth Bishenden Geoffrey Dews Milton Hart Charles Levine Michael Thompson Environmental Advisory Committee Gordon Barnes Robert Cook Carol Cooper John Gallo Catherine Marshall Peter Piersol David Tomlinson Susan Walmer Richard Wizemann Traffic Safety Advisory Committee David Nesbitt Rho Roncadin Mike Walters Horst Wizemann Carmen Zambri Committee of Adiustment James Beechey Lisa Cruickshank Hank Gosar Walter Mestrinaro William Warner Economic Development Advisory Committee Christopher Ballard Bryan Black Kent Dinning Angelo Giannetta Bryan Moir Heritage Advisory Committee Robert Elliott Lynne McKenzie Bill Newman Stan Rycombel Donna Smith Jacqueline Stuart AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the recommendation, it was: Moved by Councillor Marsh Seconded by Councillor McRoberts THAT the provisions of the Advisory Committee Policy be waived and that Brett Cole be appointed as the sixth member of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee. CARRIED The recommendation was CARRIED AS AMENDED 10. Correspondence from Durham Region Re: Request for expressions of interest regarding potential sites for a proposed new thermal waste treatment facility for the regions of Durham and York — ADDED ITEM Moved by Councillor Collins-Mrakas Seconded by CouncillorMacEachern THAT staff be requested to provide Council with the background information regarding siting criteria and whether there is existing zoning in Aurora which would accommodate potential sites for a proposed new thermal waste treatment facility for the regions of Durham and York. CARRIED -7- COUNCIL - FEB. 27, 2007 Council Meeting No. 07-03 Page 8 of 9 Tuesday, February 13, 2007 X1 REGIONAL REPORT Highlights from Regional Council meetings are posted on their website at www.region. york.on.ca under "Council Highlights'. X11 READING OF BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Granger THAT by-law 4886-07.P being a by-law to amend the Pet Licensing Fees in the Town's Dog and Cat By-laws, be referred back to staff to review with the correspondence provided by residents, and report back to a future General Committee meeting with options. CARRIED Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Granger THAT the following listed by-law be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and enacted: 4887-07.0 BEING A BY-LAW to appoint members to the Committee of Adjustment. On a recorded vote the motion was CARRIED YEAS:5 NAYS:4 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Wilson, Granger, MacEachern, Gaertner and Mayor Morris VOTING NAYS: Councillors Collins-Mrakas, McRoberts, Marsh and Buck Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT the following listed by-laws be given let, 2nd and 3rd readings, and enacted: 4888-07.0 BEING A BY-LAW to appoint members to the Property Standards Committee. 4889-07.0 BEING A BY-LAW to appoint members to the Aurora Library Board. 4890-07.0 BEING A BY-LAW to confirm actions by Council resulting from the meeting of February 13, 2007. CARRIED Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and enacted: 4884-07.D BEING A BY-LAW to amend By-law 2213-78, as amended, being the Zoning By-law of the Town of Aurora. (D14-15-06 - Prato Estates) CARRIED is� COUNCIL - FEB. 27, 2007 Council Meeting No. 07.03 Page 9 of 9 Tuesday, February 13,2007 X11 CLOSED SESSION Property and Legal Matters Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor McRoberts THAT Council proceed into closed session to address property and legal matters. CARRIED X111 ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor MacEachern THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:55 p.m. CARRIED COUNCIL — FEB. 27, 2007 Presentation (a) AURORA In recognition of the recent Ontario Heritage Week, The Town of Aurora is pleased to recognize six outstanding Auroran's this evening for their contribution to the conservation, education and raising awareness of local heritage who are the recipients for 2007 of the Ontario Heritage Trust Heritage Community Recognition Awards. P-1 COUNCIL - FEB. 27, 2007 Ontario Heritage Trust To assist with the Presentation this evening Aurora is pleased to welcome Ms. Kiloran German Member of the Board Ontario Heritage Trust KaY.,�JONrAato Hmanna. Illfio MUM To assist with the Presentation Please Welcome Ault-ORA youtmbcb•�ce��y�.�y Ms. Kiloran German, Member of the Ontario Heritage Trust Kiloran German is a strategic communications consultant and President of Sage Corporate Communications Inc., an investor and public relations firm. A long-time supporter of community heritage preservation as a resident of Port Hope, she is also an activist for the advancement of women and a member of the Steering Committee of Equal Voice. She was appointed to the Ontario Heritage Trust Board of Directors in the summer of 2003. Please welcome Ms. Kiloran German. P-2 COUNCIL - FEB. 27, 2007 Local Heritage Achievement Since 1996, the Ontario Heritage Trust has asked Ontario municipalities, to nominate individuals in their communities who have made a significant contribution to the promotion, preservation or protection of Ontario's heritage. AvR9RA Since 1996, the Ontario Heritage Trust has asked Ontario municipalities, to nominate individuals in their communities who have made a significant contribution to the promotion, preservation or protection of Ontario's heritage. :W COUNCIL — FEB. 27, 2007 Local Heritage Achievement Individuals have been recognized for leadership of natural heritage conservation and restoration projects, long-standing voluntary service to local heritage organizations, production of local history publications and participation in the preservation of heritage buildings. ..................................................................................... AvitoRA Individuals have been recognized for leadership of natural heritage conservation and restoration projects, long-standing voluntary service to local heritage organizations, production of local history publications and participation in the preservation of heritage buildings. M1 COUNCIL — FEB. 27, 2007 Local Heritage Achievement Nominated by the Town of Aurora in recognition to their outstanding service to local heritage, six individuals will receive Heritage Community Recognition Awards in 2007. Those selected receive a certificate of recognition and a pin honouring their achievement. ...................................................................................... AUR`oRA Y^�«-nv.. G=uGLuvpn.iy Nominated by the Town of Aurora in recognition to their outstanding service to local heritage, six individuals in five categories will receive Heritage Community Recognition Awards in 2007. Those selected receive a certificate of recognition and a pin honouring their achievement. As I read their names I would ask the award winners to please come forward to receive your award from Mayor Morris. At the conclusion of the awards I would ask that all the winners please go forward to the centre of the Council chamber for a group photograph. P-5 COUNCIL - FEB. 27, 2007 He liege Community Recognition Award Lifetime Achievement Dr. Leslie Oliver C` (YIlu, rrrcnucr7 5� in s w ippp ii �. Nice AuR—ORA In the lifetime achievement category, Ontario Heritage Trust and The Town of Aurora would like to recognize Dr. G. Leslie Oliver, a lifelong resident of Aurora, for his leadership in promoting the preservation of our town's cultural heritage for over forty years. As founding president of the Aurora Historical Society in 1963, he oversaw numerous important projects, including the opening of the Society's first museum, at Doan Hall, as part of Aurora's centennial celebration. He also promoted research on Aurora's architectural heritage; the tape recording of reminiscences by senior citizens; and with his father, the late T.H. Oliver, preserved and copied dozens of early photographs of our community. These photographs have now been donated to the-flistorical Society. Dr. Oliver has continued to play a prominent role within the Historical Society, serving on its executive for many years and leading a Futures Planning study which helped give the organization new direction for the 21st century. Dr. Oliver also served several terms on the Town of Aurora Heritage Committee, or LACAC. He was its first chairman, led efforts to create Aurora's first inventory of heritage buildings, organized workshops on heritage conservation, and promoted the publication of the booklet, A Place in Time. For his work, he was named an Aurora "Citizen of the Year." Over the years, Dr. Oliver continued to add to, research, and catalogue a collection begun by his father, focusing on changing household and automobile technology. The bulk of this collection has now been given to the National Museum of Science and Technology in Ottawa. P-6 COUNCIL - FEB. 27, 2007 Heritage Community Recognition Award Heritage Garden Conservation Gordon and Marie Ba In the Category of Heritage Garden Conservation, the Ontario Heritage Trust and Town of Aurora are pleased to recognize Gordon and Marie Barnes. Gordon and Marie Barnes have been committed to the preservation of natural heritage for many years. As part of this commitment they take a keen interest in the preservation of heirloom plants, and their values are reflected in their own garden. The Town of Aurora would like to recognize Gordon and Marie for their garden which is full of unusual native and heirloom plants. Their research into native plant species and heirloom seeds has resulted in a garden that reflects their commitment to natural heritage and provides a large portion of food for their table. They are also known as key local suppliers of information on heritage seeds, including growing, propagating, harvesting, cooking and preserving heritage crops. Throughout the growing season they carefully tend to their dozens of varieties of heirloom tomatoes — varieties which are not commonly available and are grown from seed each year. Their Tomato Tasting event, which is in its 3rd year, educates the local community about heirloom tomatoes through a tasting and judging process. Participants are also given a rating sheet that includes information about each tomato's historical background and derivation. Each year, Gordon and Marie donate all the proceeds from the Tomato Tasting to the Aurora Community Arboretum. In 2006, their donation of $760 was used to buy 40 new trees and shrubs as part of the new Flora Aurora project in the Arboretum. P-7 COUNCIL — FEB. 27, 2007 In the category of Built Heritage Conservation, the Ontario Heritage Trust and Town of Aurora are pleased to recognize Jane Staunton of St. Andrews College. A former member of both the Port Hope and Aurora municipal heritage committees, Jane Staunton has been actively involved in preserving the built heritage of St. Andrew's College for nearly 10 years. A staunch advocate for heritage preservation, Jane Staunton has been actively involved in several restoration projects on the campus of St. Andrew's College. The 110 acre campus is a beautiful reflection of the old and new with the 1926 Neo-Georgian buildings existing harmoniously with recent additions and renovations. Since her arrival at St. Andrew's in 1997, Jane has been a champion for the preservation of the architectural character of the campus, which is also her home. She takes great pride in her sensitive interior renovations to the Headmaster's House, where she lives with her husband Ted, the Headmaster of St. Andrew's College. Built next to Memorial Hall in 1926, it reflects the stately grandeur of the period, with the main reception rooms often used for entertaining and college functions. Jane was involved in the fundraising campaign for the renovation of the Towers Library, which was carefully designed to be a sympathetic combination of the original architectural plans, and suit the modern needs of the campus. She also took part in the restoration work for the small Chapel on campus. Jane is known on campus as a 'details' person who will take the time and effort to complete research on appropriate historic paint colours and decor. She has been a driving force in the creation of guidelines for managing change and promoting consistency in the treatment of built heritage resources at St. Andrew's College. COUNCIL — FEB. 27, 2007 In the category of Natural Heritage Conservation the Ontario Heritage Trust and Town of Aurora are pleased to recognize Ken Smith. Since its beginnings in 1995, the Aurora Community Arboretum Inc., a not -for - profit corporation, has been dedicated to the education and promotion of the values of Aurora's natural environment and heritage. Ken Smith has been the key driving force in the community to preserve, and protect and enhance this ecologically and historically important natural area. Recognized as Citizen of the Year in 2001, Ken was Chair of the Arboretum Board from 1995-2005, and remains in charge of Field Operations for the Arboretum. Ken was involved in the initial vision of the Arboretum Master Plan, and has continued to add his valuable input. He is a hands-on volunteer in the Arboretum, planting trees and shrubs, maintaining and ordering, installing, and maintaining the commemorative plaques, and assisting with education and promotion of Aurora's natural heritage. A Master Gardener, Ken is a highly skilled gardening expert who volunteers his time and knowledge to educate others about Aurora's natural heritage and to encourage and foster a love of gardening in Aurora's community. The Arboretum is a living, growing tree museum, a natural area, a place for quiet enjoyment of Aurora's outdoors, a place to commemorate important people and events, and a means to learn more about trees, so important in our quality of life. Aurora recognizes the commitment of Ken Smith to the preservation and promotion of Aurora's important natural environment along the East Holland River. W1 COUNCIL - FEB. 27, 2007 P-10 COUNCIL - FEB. 27, 2007 Lieutenant Governor's Ontario M Heritage Award for Lifetime Achievement In 2007, Ontario Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable James K. Bartleman initiated a new category to the Heritage Community Recognition Program for the Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Heritage Award for Lifetime Achievement. This new award recognizes individuals who have made volunteer contributions to preserving, protecting and promoting community heritage over a period of 25 years or more. AuP,®RA ........... Yau3eiwfjrcvcarcfuxY In 2007, Ontario Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable James K. Bartleman initiated a new category to the Heritage Community Recognition Program for the Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Heritage Award for Lifetime Achievement. This new award recognizes individuals who have made volunteer contributions to preserving, protecting and promoting community heritage over a period of 25 years or more. P-11 COUNCIL — FEB. 27, 2007 Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Heritage Award for Lifetime Achievement Jacqueline Stuart, Aurora Museum yaw'xYc9ou2ten�p� �� As the first Aurora recipient of the Lieutenant Governors Ontario Heritage Award for Lifetime achievement, the Town of Aurora is pleased to recognize Jacqueline Stuart and present her with a special certificate of appreciation on behalf of the Town of Aurora. Jackie Stuart became the Aurora Museum's first full time curator in 1981, and for the 25 years of her employment she consistently went above and beyond the call of duty — disregarding the limitations of her paid hours to ensure that research questions were answered, special events managed, and historic buildings maintained. Jackie Stuart has contributed an immense amount of her own time to the Aurora Museum and Historical Society. Estimates from her co-workers suggest around 7 hours a week for 25 years. The Town of Aurora would like to recognize Jackie for her commitment to Aurora's heritage, not for her paid work, but for the countless times she stayed late, came in early, and showed up on her days off. The archived files of the Aurora Historical Society are full of letters written by Jackie in response to the numerous research requests that came her way. She would often be found immersed in her research material at 7 p.m. (hours after closing time), or heading off the Land Registry records at lunch. Her work with the local Historic House Tours, and other committee meetings such as the York Durham Association of Museums and Art Galleries, were often done on her own time. Even now that Jackie is retired, she still haunts the local museum and archives, researching both for herself and others who know she just can't resist a mystery. Her willingness to stay the extra hours, and her passion for her work will always be appreciated by Aurora. P-12 COUNCIL — FEB. 27, 2007 Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Heritage Award for Lifetime Achievement " This prestigious award was formally presented to the 12 Ontario recipients by Lieutenant Governor James K. Bartleman and Ontario Heritage Trust Chairman Lincoln Alexander, in a special ceremony at Queens Park on February 22, 2007. Jacqueline has been invited to attend this evening's presentation to receive a special certificate from the Town of Aurora in honour of her achievement. P-13 COUNCIL - FEB. 27, 2007 Ontario Heritage Trust Heritage Community Recognition Awards 2007 Congratulations and thank you to all award recipients *Dr. Leslie Oliver •Gordon and Marie Barnes •Ken Smith *Jane Staunton •Jacqueline Stuart HERITAGE AuRo-RA y emu, fioee.c,«.„y M MM.IDYNPin Qmmnnnl [i NIaio This concludes the award presentation this evening. Congratulations and thank you to all recipients. I would ask that all recipients please gather in the centre of the Council Chamber for a group photograph. P-14 COUNCIL — FEB. 27, 2007 AGENDI� ITEM(# AuRpRA TOWN OF AURORA SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES NO. 07-11 Holland Room Aurora Town Hall Thursday, February 15, 2007 ATTENDANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mayor Morris the Chair; Councillors Buck, Gaertner, Granger, MacEachern, Marsh, McRoberts and Wilson MEMBERS ABSENT Councillor Collins-Mrakas OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate Services/Town Clerk, Director of Leisure Services, Director of Public Works, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer, Director of Public Works and Council/Committee Secretary Mayor Morris called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. If APPROVAL OFAGENDA General Committee recommends: THAT the agenda, as circulated by the Corporate Services Department, be approved. CARRIED III DELEGATIONS a) Mr. AI Downey, Director of Leisure Services Re: Conceptual Overview of Municipally Owned Facilities Mr. Downey provided the committee with a brief history and status report pertaining to each of the major facilities owned and run by the Town of Aurora. General Committee recommends: THAT the comments of the Director Leisure Services be received for information. CARRIED -10- COUNCIL - FEB. 27, 2007 Special General Committee Report No. 07-11 Page 2 of 3 Thursday, February 15, 2007 General Committee recommends: THAT staff be directed to provide a complete chronology of the construction process and all subsequent work done on the Aurora Family Leisure Complex. DEFEATED IV CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Library Square a) Library Square Report Summary b) LS06-024 - Determination of Use for Library Square Facilities c) Memorandums from Administrative Co-ordinator/Deputy Clerk Outstanding Issues Pertaining Library Square General Committee recommends: THAT item 1 - Library Square, be received for information. CARRIED 2. Former Hydro Building a) Copy of Memorandum from the Director of Leisure Services Re: Community Use of Facilities b) LS06-023 - Alternative uses of the Former Hydro Building at 215 Industrial Parkway South c) Options for Former Hydro Building General Committee recommends: THAT Council defer making a decision on the use of the former Hydro Building, until the Library Square Parking Study and the future of Library Square are addressed by Council, CARRIED 3.. -Proposed Culture and Recreation Master Plan Review and 4. Tannery Creek a) Chronology of Tannery Creek Matter - Council Motions b) PW04-021 - Tannery Creek — Surface Water and Sediment Sampling Results c) June 8, 2006 Memorandum from Director of Public Works Re: Tannery Creek — Elevated Metal Concentrations in Sediment d) October 30, 2006 Letter from Mr. Dave Fumerton District Manager, Ministry of the Environment Re: Sediment Contamination, Tannery Creek, Aurora General Committee recommends: THAT item 3 - Proposed Culture and Recreation Master Plan Review, and item 4 - Tannery Creek, be received for information. CARRIED -11- COUNCIL - FEB. 27, 2007 Special General Committee Report No. 07.11 Page 3 of 3 Thursday, February 15, 2007 V . ADJOURNMENT General Committee recommends: THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:30 p.m. CARRIED THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 07-11 IS SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL AT COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2007. -12- COUNCIL - FEB. 27, 2007 ttEM # a AURORA TOWN OF A URORA GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES NO. 07-12 Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Tuesday, February 20, 2007 ATTENDANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS Councillor Marsh in the Chair; Mayor Morris Councillors Collins-Mrakas, Gaertner, Granger, MacEachern, McRoberts and Wilson MEMBERS ABSENT Councillor Buck was absent. OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate Services/Town 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 Marsh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. II APPROVAL OFAGENDA General Committee recommends: THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department, with the following additional item, be approved: Delegation c — Mr. Paul English, Trillium Consulting Re: Item 9 — Parking on Trillium Drive CARRIED III ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES Special General Committee Meeting Minutes, No. 07-09, February 3, 2007 General Committee recommends., THAT the Special General Committee Meeting minutes 07-09 be adopted, CARRIED -13- COUNCIL - FEB. 27, 2007 General Committee Report No. 07.12 Page 2 of 15 Tuesday, February 20, 2007 General Committee Meeting Minutes, No. 07-10, February 6, 2007 General Committee recommends: THAT the General Committee Meeting minutes 07-10 be adopted. CARRIED IV DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1, 2, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 14 were identified for discussion. V 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 General Committee and staff be authorized to take all necessary action required to give effect to same: 3. FS07-006— Council and Local Board Members Remuneration and Expenses for 2006 THAT report FS07-006, Council and Local Board Members Remuneration and Expenses for 2006, be received. 4. PL07-009—Zoning By-law Amendment Application Removal of (H) Holding Prefix Preserve Homes Corporation Part of Lot 21, Concession 2, EYS 65M-3945 and 36M-3946 File 1314-02.07 THAT Council enact By-law 4882-07.D to remove the Holding (H) prefix from the lands described as 65M-3945 and 65M-3946 being Part of Lot 21, Concession 2, EYS to allow the subject lands to be developed for residential purposes. 5. PL07-012—Application for Minor Site Plan Approval York Region District School Board Lester B. Pearson Public School 15 Odin Crescent Block A, Plan M-87 File Dll-01.07 THAT report PL07-012 be received as information. PL07-016— Planning Applications Status List THAT the Planning Applications Status List be received as information. -14- COUNCIL - FEB. 27, 2007 General Committee Report No. 07-12 Page 3 of 15 Tuesday, February 20, 2007 8. PL07.017— Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications York Catholic District School Board 59 Industrial Parkway North, 250, 260, 270, 280, 282, 286, 290, 294 & 298 Wellington Street East Northeast area of Wellington Street East and Industrial Parkway North Files D09-05-06 and D14.14.06 THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications, D09-06-06 and D14-14-06 scheduled for a Public Planning Meeting to be held on March 28, 2007. 13, CS07-012 — Print Management Analysis Project THAT the Town engage the services of The More Group to implement Phase 2 of the Print Management Analysis Project at a proposed cost of $7,200 plus taxes; and THAT the amount be funded from the reserve account. CARRIED Vl NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION- COUNCILLORS Mayor Morris gave Notice of Motion under the Procedural By-law, section 4.4 (a) and 4.4 (d) — Conduct of Members. Councillor MacEachern inquired as to the timing of receiving an update on the Municipal Act, to which the Town Solicitor responded that it would be coming forward at the March 20, 2007 General Committee meeting. Councillor MacEachern requested clarification on the comment in the local paper regarding the ongoing issue with Aurora Cable Internet, to which the CAO responded that the Town has done everything it can do to this point and that the matter is now in the hands of the Ministry of the Environment. Councillor Gaertner arrived at 7:10 p.m. VII DELEGATIONS (a) Mr. Harold Sellers, Executive Director, Oak Ridges Trail Association Re: The Moraine For Life Adventure Relay Mr. Harold Sellers addressed General Committee to provide an overview of the annual awareness and fundraising event - The Moraine For Life Adventure Relay and Scavenger Hunt. Mr. Sellers advised that the event will take place on June 16 & 17, 2007 and that the purpose of the event is to: - educate people about the Oak Ridges Moraine and its end -to -end trail network - encourage the sustainable use and enjoyment of the trail and surrounding area while exposing more people to the beauty and importance of the region promote the trails for healthy physical activity -15- COUNCIL - FEB. 27, 2007 General Committee Report No. 07-12 Page 4 of 15 Tuesday, February 20, 2007 Mr. Sellers requested monetary support from the Town of Aurora in the amount of $3,000 in order to help ensure a successful event and promote Aurora on-line, in the media and through participant kits. General Committee recommends: THAT the comments of the delegate be received; and THAT the matter be referred to the Environmental Advisory Committee; and THAT the financial request be referred to budget deliberations. CARRIED General Committee recommends: THAT General Committee waive the Procedural By-law to allow Mr. Greg Baxter 15 minutes for his presentation. CARRIED (b) Mr. Greg Baxter, Account Manager, Municipal Relations Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) Mr. Greg Baxter addressed General Committee to provide an overview on the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, covering such topics as: the Ontario Model of Property Assessment, a corporate overview, an overview on current value assessments, customer service, local activities, future actions and the Ombudsman's Report. General Committee recommends: THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information CARRIED Councillor Wilson arrived at 735 p.m. (c) Mr. Paul English, Trillium Consulting Re: Item 9 — Parking on Trillium Drive (Added Item) Mr. Paul English addressed General Committee to request that the matter regarding parking on Trillium Drive be referred back to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee for further consideration, and that a comprehensive study of the area be completed before making a decision on the matter, and that the new parking prohibition signs not be installed until the matter is dealt with by the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee. General Committee recommends: THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information and that item 9 be brought forward for discussion. CARRIED _16_ COUNCIL - FEB. 27, 2007 General Committee Report No. 07.12 Page 5 of 15 Tuesday, February 20, 2007 9. Memorandum from Director of Public Works Re: Parking on Trillium Drive General Committee recommends: THAT the matter regarding parking on Trillium Drive be referred back to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee for further consideration, including a comprehensive study of the area, referred to In Council's April 11, 2006 directive, CARRIED M CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION LS07-004—Allocation of Machell Park Playing Fields General Committee recommends: THAT report LS07-004 be received for information. DEFEATED General Committee recommends: THAT General Committee waive the Procedural By-law in order to allow Mr. Ken Denouden of Joker's Hill Horse Shows to answer questions. CARRIED (d) Mr. Ken Denouden, Joker's Hill Horse Shows Re: Item 1 — LS07-004 — Allocation of Machell Park Playing Fields Mr. Ken Denouden responded to questions from General Committee regarding the relevance of holding the horse show on the dates in question. Mr. Denouden indicated that the Aurora Horse Show has been in Aurora for at least 45 years and that the dates have been set for the past 10 years. General Committee recommends: THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information. CARRIED General Committee recommends: THAT General Committee waive the Procedural By-law in order to allow Ms Nina Douvinos of the Aurora Youth Soccer Club to answer questions. CARRIED (a) Ms Nina Douvinos, V.P. Houseleague, Aurora Youth Soccer Club Re: Item 1 — LS07-004 — Allocation of Machell Park Playing Fields Ms Nina Douvinos responded to questions from General Committee regarding the situation that the Aurora Youth Soccer Club is facing relating to accessibility to various fields. Ms Douvincs indicated that, due to the loss of fields at St. Andrew's College, Dr, G.W. Williams and at Lester B. Pearson, the club is having difficulty placing the approximately 3,500 players. -17- COUNCIL - FEB. 27, 2007 General Committee Report No. 07-12 Page 6 of 15 Tuesday, February 20, 2007 General Committee recommends: THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information. CARRIED General Committee recommends: THAT the matter be referred to staff to meet with Joker's Hill Horse Shows and the Aurora Youth Soccer Club in an effort to arrive at a workable solution, including consideration of the option of the horse show being held on the Magna field, and identifying the hours that the Aurora Youth Soccer Club requires for the season; and THAT the Aurora Agricultural Society be given an opportunity to comment. CARRIED 14. PL07.013 - Release for Registration -Phase 2 Minto Communities (Toronto) Inc. Part of Lot 23 Concession 2 EYS File D12.01-4A General Committee recommends: THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Aurora and Minto Communities (Toronto) Inc. in accordance with the draft approval conditions dated May 26, 2002, revised July 12, 2005, subject to the provision of financial payments and securities as set out on Schedules "K" and "L" of the Agreement substantially in the form attached; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all documents necessary to give effect to same. CARRIED 2. LS07-005— Early Approval of Artificial Turf Sports Field Construction, Reconstruction of Aurora Heights Drive from Yonge Street to Foreht Crescent, Laurentide Avenue, and -Illingworth Court, and Reconstruction of Machell Park Parking Lot General Committee recommends: THAT Council approve the following projects in advance of final approval of the remainder of the 2007 Capital Budget: 1) Artificial Turf Sports Field Construction Project at Sheppard's Bush; and 2) Reconstruction of Aurora Heights Drive from Yonge Street to Foreht Crescent, Laurentide Avenue, and Illingworth Court; and 3) Reconstruction of Machell Park Parking Lot; and THAT staff be directed to report to Council with the results of the tendering Processes for the projects; and COUNCIL - FEB. 27, 2007 General Committee Report No. 07-12 Page 7 of 15 Tuesday, February 20, 2007 THAT approval of the artificial sports field is subject to its outcome not adversely affecting the needs of the Aurora Youth Soccer Club. CARRIED 6. PL07-014— Zoning By-law Amendment Application Antonios & Sylvia Petratos 100 Old Yonge Street Part Lot 84, Concession 1 EYS File D14-16-06 General Committee recommends: THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Zoning By- law Amendment Application D14-16-06, scheduled for the March 28, 2007 Public Planning Meeting. CARRIED 10. Motion from Councillor Collins-Mrakas Re: Ad -hoc Committee to Address the Issue of Graffiti within the Town of Aurora General Committee recommends: WHEREAS, there is considerable community concern regarding graffiti within the Town of Aurora; and WHEREAS, citizens of Aurora value their homes and businesses and the welfare and safety of their children and themselves; and WHEREAS, graffiti is an on -going issue which may impact businesses, property values and community safety concerns; and WHEREAS, graffiti can have a negative impact on the Town's strategic economic development initiatives; and WHEREAS, the protection and enhancement of Aurora's built and natural environment are of paramount concern to our community; and WHEREAS, other municipalities within the GTA have recognized the importance of implementing graffiti abatement programmes; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that Council forms an ad -hoc committee, with a six month term, to address specifically the issue of graffiti within the Town of Aurora, building upon current and past initiatives, working in partnership with York Regional Police, the Crime Prevention Sub - Committee of York Regional Police, Town staff, community groups, the business community and concerned Aurora citizens, to develop recommendations for a graffiti abatement programme; and THAT staff assist with the preparation of the terms of reference CARRIED -19- COUNCIL - FEB. 27, 2007 General Committee Report No. 07.12 Page 8 of 15 Tuesday, February 20, 2007 11. CS07.010 — Proposed Amendments to the Procedural By-law General Committee recommends: Special Meetings THAT section 2.5 be deleted and replaced with: a) the head of Council may at anytime call a special meeting; and b) upon receipt of a petition of the majority of the members of Council, the Clerk shall call a special meeting for the purpose and at the time mentioned in the petition. CARRIED General Committee recommends: Advisory Committee Presentations at General Committee THAT the Order of Business for General Committee be amended to recognize and permit a committee representative of each Advisory Committee to do their presentation: Declaration of Pecuniary Interest Approval of the Agenda > Adoption of the Minutes Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Delegations Presentations by Committee Representative > Consideration of Items Requiring Separate Discussion > New Business/General Information- Councillors > Closed Session > Adjournment H_1:7NI�� General Committee recommends: Public Service Announcements THAT a new section be added in the Order of Business, early in the agenda, to allow for public announcements such as special events and grand openings, as follows: Declarations of Pecuniary Interest > Approval of the Agenda Open Forum Public Service Announcements Adoption of the Minutes Presentations Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion Adoption of Items not Requiring Separate Discussion Delegations Consideration of Items Requiring Separate Discussion Regional Report 7 New Business/General Information - Councillors > Reading of By-laws > Closed Session > Adjournment ; RWN' -20- COUNCIL - FEB. 27, 2007 General Committee Report No. 07-12 Page 9 of 15 Tuesday, February 20, 2007 General Committee recommends: Duties of the Chair THAT the following section be added to the Procedural By-law: Section 4.2 Q) To inquire with any members of the audience that may be present at the meeting regarding items on the agenda, and to entertain a motion of Council or Committee to bring those items forward for discussion, in numerical order, earlier in the meeting. CARRIED General Committee recommends: Definitions THAT the definition of meeting be added to Section 1 of the Procedural By-law, as follows: "Meeting" means any regular, special, committee or other meeting of a council, of a local board or of a committee of either of them. CARRIED General Committee recommends: Open Forum THAT Sections 2.7(a) and 3.1 of the Procedural By-law be amended as follows: 2.7 (a) Council shall generally hold its meetings at the Town Hall on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. beginning with a Oil minute Ilpen Forum if .. 11 i.��ovi jio determine' b�nGql, unless Council meets in a Special meeting called pursuant to the terms of this By-law or unless Council authorizes holding any meeting at a different location or date or time and notice thereof has been provided in accordance with the provisions of this By-law. 3.1 Open Forum shall be considered a part of the formal order of business of Council. Any ratepayer of the Town of Aurora is entitled to make a deputation to Council on a matter that is or is not on the Agenda of Council provided the maximum time allotted is five minutes for each delegate and the total time of all delegates for this portion of the Agenda be restricted to twenty minutes. :N_1NNI�6 General Committee recommends: Open Meetings — Exceptions That Section 2.8 of the Procedural By-law be amended and renumbered and that the balance of the section be maintained, as follows: 2.8 (1) Except as provided in this section, all meetings shall be open to the public. -21- COUNCIL - FEB. 27, 2007 General Committee Report No. 07-12 Page 10 of 15 Tuesday, February 20, 2007 (2) A meeting or part of a meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered is: a) the security of the property of the municipality or local board; b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for municipal or local board; d) labour relations or employee negotiations; e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; f) advice that is subject to solicitor -client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and g) a matter in respect of which a council, board, committee or other body has authorized a meeting to be closed under another Act. (3) A meeting shall be closed to the public if the subject matter relates to the consideration of a request under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act if the Council, Board, Commission or other body is the head of an institution for the purposes of that Act. (4) Before holding a meeting or part of a meeting that is to be closed to the public, a municipality or local board or committee of either of them shall state by resolution, a) the fact of the holding of the closed meeting; and b) the general nature of the matter to be considered at the closed meeting. (5) Subject to subsection (6) a meeting shall not be closed to the public during the taking of a vote. (6) A meeting may be closed to the public during a vote if, subsection (2) or (3) permits or requires the meeting to be closed to the public; and the vote is for a procedural matter or for giving directions or instructions to officers, employees or agents of the municipality, local board or committee of either of them or persons retained by or under a contract with the municipality or local board. (7) Formal minutes will be taken at all closed session meetings of Council or its committees or its local boards and such minutes will be under the care and control of the Town Clerk and not made public. (8) As part of Council's or its Committees' closed session deliberations, a determination will be made by Council or Committee members as to when the matter(s) will be ratified publicly by Council or its Committees to the extent that the public interest permits. At no time will Committees report publicly, since closed session deliberations must only be reported to General Committee. -22- COUNCIL - FEB. 27, 2007 General Committee Report No. 07-12 Page 11 of 15 Tuesday, February 20, 2007 (9) All information, documentation or deliberations received, reviewed or provided in a closed session meeting is confidential. Members of Council shall not release, reproduce, copy or make public any information or material considered at a closed session meeting, or discuss the content of such a meeting with persons other than members of Council or relevant staff members, prior to it being reported in public by Council. (10) While in closed session, members of Council will determine how and when information concerning the matters dealt with shall be reported out publicly. By way of examples, matters dealt with in closed session can either be ratified in open Council immediately after the closed session or at a future scheduled Council meeting. (12) The agenda or any other support items for consideration by Council or its committees in closed session shall not be released to the public in advance of the closed session meeting or prior to the time agreed upon for public ratification by Council CARRIED General Committee recommends: THAT Section 2.8 (11) be referred to staff for a report. CARRIED General Committee recommends: New Business/General Information — Councillors THAT Section 3.2 — Order of Business for Council be amended as follows: Declarations of Pecuniary Interest Approval of the Agenda Open Forum Adoption of the Minutes Presentations Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion > Adoption of Items not Requiring Separate Discussion ➢ Delegations Consideration of Items Requiring Separate Discussion :- Regional Report New Business/General Information - Councillors > Reading of By-laws > Closed Session Adjournment -23- COUNCIL - FEB. 27, 2007 General Committee Report No. 07-12 Page 12 of 15 Tuesday, February 20, 2007 THAT Section 13.2 — Order of Business for General Committee be amended as follows: D Declaration of Pecuniary Interest Approval of the Agenda Adoption of the Minutes Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion Delegations Consideration of Items Requiring Separate Discussion New Business/General Information -Councillors Closed Session Adjournment CARRIED General Committee recommends: Reading of By-laws THAT the section regarding Reading of By-laws within the Procedural By- law not be amended and therefore, that the reading of the by-laws remain as 1" 2ntl and 3rd readings at the end of the meeting. CARRIED General Committee recommends: Calling an Item for Discussion THAT Section 3.3 be repealed. CARRIED General Committee recommends: Delegations THAT Section 3.10(f) of the Procedural By-law be repealed. CARRIED General Committee recommends: Proclamations/Resolution s THAT Section 3.15 be amended to reflect that all resolutions from other municipalities be added to the agenda. DEFEATED General Committee recommends: THAT Section 3.15 be amended to read as follows: THAT a binder with copies of all AMO resolutions, which come from other municipalities, will be placed in a binder at the reception desk on the 1" floor: and -24- COUNCIL - FEB. 27, 2007 General Committee Report No. 07.12 Page 13 of 15 Tuesday, February 20, 2007 THAT staff continue to circulate copies of all resolutions to Councillors via e-mail; and THAT any resolutions from municipalities within York Region be placed on a Council agenda for direction. CARRIED General Committee recommends: THAT this meeting be extended past 10:30 p.m. in order address the remaining items on the agenda. CARRIED General Committee recommends: Duties of the Chair THAT Section 4.2 of the Procedural By-law not be amended. CARRIED General Committee recommends: Deputy Mayor THAT Section 4.3 of the Procedural By-law be amended as follows: 4.3 The Council shall appoint by By-law the Member who received the highest number of votes to be elected to act in the place and stead of the Mayor when the Mayor is absent from the municipality, or is absent through illness, or refuses to act, or his the office is vacant. Such appointee shall be known as the Deputy Mayor and shall have all of the duties, rights, powers and authority of the Mayor during such absence, refusal to act, or vacancy of office. CARRIED General Committee recommends: Ad Hoc and Advisory Committee Membershin THAT Sections 17.3 and 26.2 of the Procedural By-law be amended as follows: 17.3 Council Members who are not Committee Members shall be entitled to attend all Ad Hoc Committee meetings, including any in -camera portion of the meeting and shall be entitled to speak at the invitation of the Chair, but shall not be entitled to vote. 26.2 Council Members who are not Committee Members shall be entitled to attend all Advisory Committee meetings, including any in -camera portion of the meeting, and shall be entitled to speak at the invitation of the Chair, but shall not be entitled to vote. This privilege shall not be extended to Statutory Committees or Boards such as the Committee of Adjustment, or the Library Board. CARRIED -25- COUNCIL - FEB. 27, 2007 General Committee Report No. 07.12 Page 14 of 15 Tuesday, February 20, 2007 General Committee recommends: Chair THAT Section 18.2 of the Procedural By-law be amended as follows: 18.2 In the absence of the person appointed by Council as Chair, the Committee Members shall elect one of their members as Chair for the purposes of that meeting. CARRIED General Committee recommends: Assembly THAT Section 44 of the Procedural By-law be repealed. CARRIED General Committee recommends: Open Meetings - Exceptions THAT a new section 2.9 be added to the Procedural By-law as follows: 2.9 (a) A meeting of Council or local board or of a committee of either of them may be closed to the public if the following conditions are both satisfied: (1) the meeting is held for the purposes of educating or training the members; (2) at the meeting, no member discusses or otherwise deals with any matter in a way that materially advances the business or decision making of the Council, local board or committee. DEFEATED General Committee recommends: THAT a new section be added to the Procedural By-law as follows: A meeting may be held outside of the Town within an adjacent municipality. CARRIED General Committee recommends: Correspondence THAT Section 3.11 of the Procedural By-law be amended as follows: Section 3.11 (c) Members of Council may direct that correspondence, letters or resolutions be placed on an agenda, but not as an added item to an agenda that has already been circulated. CARRIED -26- COUNCIL - FEB. 27, 2007 General Committee Report No. 07-12 Page 15 of 15 Tuesday, February 20, 2007 12. CS07-011 —Temporary Sign By-law General Committee recommends: THAT report CS07-011 be deferred in order to allow the Town Solicitor to provide additional details. CARRIED D.tdS�b��Y�Y9Ir7Jl None X ADJOURNMENT General Committee recommends: THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:50 p.m. CARRIED THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 07-12 IS SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL AT COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2007. -27- COK7\�$dlq�V EB. 27, 2007 ege AGENDA rrEM # 3 , / 1 edwwmd p� vd� fe I t�4j ffw J ld 4 t/1J®LBZed'L Z�. ATE �+a ii� February 19, 2007 Ms Phyllis Morris, Mayor Town of Aurora 1 Municipal Drive Aurora, Ontario L4G 6.11 Dear Mayor RECEIVED 0o; COPIES C!'RCULATCD TO: ^ A.0. i{ Ji . Of L t�(j5lfi {'�Ig AGL. Dir, OfCc Dir. Of Lcisum Sm ices t D:r. Of pt innini;, .fir. Of .ra,"A,c "7,Forks Tr asnz r moil On behalf of the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW), Aurora -Newmarket, I am writing to seek the Council's support for the York Region Neighbourhood Services Inc.'s (YNS) request to renegotiate its current agreement to continue to use the Crescentbrook facility in the short term; and, in future, to relocate this childcare service to another surplus facility a wou a more suitable. Aurora does have surplus facilities where there is currently no cost recovery. Allocating one of these buildings to th-eYNS would probe a muneeded n eedee service for families who 'require affordable childcare. Since 1970, the Aurora Town Council has a history of supporting childcare and the need to continue with this tradition is at a critical point. York Region, and Aurora in particular where there has been a 30 to 40% growth in the 0 to 5 age group, has a strong need for such child care services. In considering this request, I urge the Aurora Council to consider that child care is a social service that provides economic benefits for the community. The Canadian Council of Social Development found that for every dollar that a community spends on child care $2 of economic benefits accrues to the community. By supporting this request, the Aurora Town Council would also be able to access federal and provincial funding that is available to non-profit public agencies for the provision of child care and other children's services. Our organization in Aurora -Newmarket is affiliated with the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW), a non -partisan national volunteer organization with approximately 10,000 members in all province's. Since its founding in 1919, CFUW members have taken an active role in public affairs and child care issues in particular has been a concern of our organization for many years. I have attached a list of CFUW policies with regard to child care. In closing, I would remind you that during your campaign, you said that you wanted to create a model community in Aurora; however, a community without quality, accessible day care is incomplete. Sincerely Valerie S. Hume, President CFUW Aurora -Newmarket 506 Kinrara Ct. Newmarket, ON L3X2H4 COUNCIL - FEB. 27, 2007 CANADIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S POLICIES ON CHILD CARE Early Childhood Education and Care 2006 RESOLVED, That the Canadian Federation of University Women reaffirm its existing policy and urge the Government of Canada to give priority to the creation of a quality, universally accessible and comprehensive early learning and child care program which emphasizes the development of the whole child. Funding for this initiative should involve all levels of government through cost -sharing mechanisms, as in other human services such as health, education and social programs. Child Care and Early Learning 1987 RESOLVED, That the Canadian Federation of University Women urge the Government of Canada to commit itself, through social and economic policies, to facilitate the provision of an adequate supply of affordable, accessible child care facilities, which fulfil the purposes of providing a safe, healthy, physical, social, emotional and intellectual development Child Care - increased Financial Support 1978 RESOLVED, That the Canadian Federation of University Womeh urge provincial and territbriAl ggvernments to ensure increased financial support for quality day care, including day care for infants, private home day care, lunch and after -school programs, as well as licensed day care centres. ,: -29- COON I L - FE0. 27, 2007 (o\' nofg4,. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA r� oy ` . it By-law Number 4882-07.D BEING A BY-LAW to amend By-law No. 2213-78, as amended, being the Zoning By-law of the Town of Aurora. (Part of Lot 21, Con 2, EYS, 65M-3945 and 65M-3946, D14-02-07 - Preserve) WHEREAS the lands affect by this By-law are subject to a Holding "(H)" prefix in conjunction with a zoning category, as permitted under Section 34 and 36 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990; AND WHEREAS Council is satisfied that the conditions forthe removal of the Holding "(H)" prefix have been met in respect of the subject lands; AND WHEREAS the municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora deems it necessary and expedient to amend By-law 2213-78, as amended; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: THAT the "(H)" prefix preceding the "Detached Dwelling Second Density Residential Holding (H)R2-79 Exception Zone", applying to the lands shown on Schedule "A" attached hereto and forming part of this By-law, is hereby removed. 2. THAT the provisions of this By-law shall come into force and be effective upon final passage thereof. READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 27T" DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2007. READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 27T" DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2007. PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, MUNICIPAL CLERK a COUNCIL - FEB. 27, 2007 TOWN OF AURORA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK LOCATION: Part of Lot 21, Concession 2 E.Y.S. 65M-3945 and 65M-3946 THIS IS SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW NO. 4882-07.D PASSED THIS _ DAY OF , 2007. BOB PANIZZA, CLERK PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR Em LANDS REZONED FROM "(H) R2-79" TO "R2-79" SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW NO. 4882-07.D COUNCIL - FEB. 27, 2007 Explanatory Note Re: Zoning By-law No. 4882-07.D By-law Number 4882-07.D has the following purpose and effect: To amend By-law 2213-78, the Zoning By-law in effect in the Town of Aurora, that the "(H)" prefix preceding the "Detached Dwelling Second Density Residential Holding (H)R2-79 Exception Zone", applying to the lands is hereby removed. The By-law will allow the subject lands to be developed for residential purposes. M COUNCIL - FERj 27, 2007 Gov n 0f,14r0 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA : �tl49igt6 By-law Number4893-07.0 :. a . 4 i ,a BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting From Meeting 07-05 on February 27, 2007. NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: THAT the actions of the Councll at its meeting held on February 27, 2007 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 27TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2007. READ A THIRD TIMEAND FINALLYPASSED THIS 27TH DA Y OFFEBRUARY, 2007. PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK ADDITIONAL ITEMS TABLED FOR COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, February 27, 2007 ➢ Additional Material To Accompany Presentation - A Re: Ontario Heritage Trust Community Recognition Awards ➢ Memorandum from the Director of Leisure Services: Supplemental Information related to Item 2(1) - LS07-004— Allocation of Machell Park Playing Fields ➢ Item 4 - Memorandum from the Administrative Coordinator Re: 2007 Budget Meeting Dates SUPPLEMENTAL Presentation (a) a'wirb r _" k 4 r£E f ix1, 1^ k• �° i .i { t2eY +V,r f '�isx� "4 xi a ON, '�I�, 'Ontario Herritage+Trusts ,Y+�� _"' Herr�t�Qg°@. VfYrnmu�ityy 1y (f hx4lx k t.. {t � 3 e � e St. R"�onfPgrogra�n:�f r�� xri r�xl �� A", 'M ,��grNards° a X Aurora Recipients 2007 a s <: 5� 5 � t3fs 7'r�+ ? k,j f + d" � ''PPr J_ iri, •.a 5 i. H f f i fiH @ yJ it SL 3 �h + r k Nominations submiNed by the Town o(,Aurora �x ,� ": �r A ro _ x i Si +47r A•L�. x i -. MA0bOT� � { >, r f v * -f t s u +i � r � �v:�° �, 3 r 9 '.� w � 4 ¢ I d x �,—•`.\,z � �. MICHAEL SEAMAN In recognition of the recent Ontario Heritage Week, The Town of Aurora and the Ontario Heritage Trust are pleased to recognize six outstanding Auroran's this evening, who were nominated by the Town of Aurora for their contribution to the conservation, education and raising awareness of local heritage who are the recipients for 2007 of the Ontario Heritage Trust Heritage Community Recognition Program Awards. 1 Ms. Kiloran German Member of the Ontario Heritage Trust Board of Directors AuRo- RA - - ...... To assist with the Presentation Please Welcome Ms. Kiloran German, Member of the Ontario Heritage Trust Board of Directors Kiloran German is a strategic communications consultant and President of Sage Corporate Communications Inc. an investor and public relations firm. A long-time supporter of community heritage preservation as a resident of Port Hope, she is also an activist for the advancement of women and a member of the Steering Committee of Equal Voice. She was appointed to the Ontario Heritage Board of Directors in 2003. Please welcome Ms. Kiloran German, of the Ontario Heritage Trust 2 k i �AuRoxA KILORAN GERMAN Thank you, Your Worship Ladies and gentlemen, it is a pleasure to be here this evening and bring greetings from our Chairman, the Honourable Lincoln Alexander, and other members of the Board of Directors of the Ontario Heritage Trust. The Ontario Heritage Trust was established in 1967 as the province's lead heritage agency, entrusted with protecting Ontario's built, cultural and natural heritage for the benefit of present and future generations. This year we are celebrating an important anniversary, the Trust's 40th. It is an anniversary shared by many heritage groups in Canada, as is reflected in the theme of our celebrations this year: Community heritage: Celebrating 40 years of conservation. 3 HERITAGE TRLJTr , Cal yA n6 VMS w_ Doors Open Ontario AvR Provincial Plaque Program I'm delighted to be here in Aurora surrounded by so many people who believe, as we do, in the importance of our heritage. Aurora has a rich, interesting history. Over the years, the Trust has recognized its importance in the heritage of this province by erecting two of our distinctive blue and gold plaques here, including one for the Aurora Public School. As you all know, heritage preservation must be embraced by the people it touches most — people in communities who join with their neighbours to protect buildings, natural heritage sites and cultural artifacts, and to tell the stories — the local histories — that are the backbone of our understanding of who we are and where we came from. 4 ,gad,: k,• r�, � � . I MOWN r Lifetime Achievement Lieutenant Governor's Built Heritage, Award for Cultural Heritage and Lifetime Achievement Heritage Garden Conservation Ault-O A Y""7-w6;G W-y Since 1996, the Trust has, through its Heritage Community Recognition program, honoured the contributions and commitment of over 2,700 individuals across the province who have worked to make the heritage of their communities come alive. Aurora has participated in the program in the past, and I am here this evening to assist with the presentations to this year's recipients, who have made significant contributions to the preservation of the heritage of this community. I'll read a short citation and then ask the recipients to come forward so that the Mayor and I can present the certificates and pins. 5 And, in the lifetime achievement category ... Dr. G. Leslie Oliver, a lifelong resident of Aurora, for his leadership in promoting the preservation of our town's cultural heritage for over forty years. As founding president of the Aurora Historical Society in 1963, he oversaw numerous important projects, including the opening of the Society's first museum, at Doan Hall, as part of Aurora's centennial celebration. He also promoted research on Aurora's architectural heritage; the tape recording of reminiscences by senior citizens; and with his father, the late T.H. Oliver, preserved and copied dozens of early photographs of our community that have now been donated to the Historical Society. Dr. Oliver has continued to play a prominent role within the Historical Society, serving on its executive for many years and leading a Futures Planning study which helped give the organization new direction for the 21st century. Dr. Oliver also served several terms on the Town of Aurora Heritage Committee, or LACAC. He was its first chairman, led efforts to create Aurora's first inventory of heritage buildings, organized workshops on heritage conservation, and promoted the publication of the booklet, A Place in Time. For his work, he was named an Aurora "Citizen of the Year." Over the years, Dr. Oliver continued to add to, research, and catalogue a collection begun by his father, focusing on changing household and automobile technology. The bulk of this collection has now been given to the National Museum of Science and Technology in Ottawa. [Present certificates and pins with the Mayor] 91 Gordon and Marie Barnes 1 7. � ar r AuRo— RA Y+u..;.,.6ee.tecpuq In the heritage gardens category ... Gordon and Marie Barnes have been committed to the preservation of natural heritage for many years. As part of this commitment they take a keen interest in the preservation of heirloom plants, and their values are reflected in their own garden. Their research into native plant species and heirloom seeds has resulted in a garden that reflects their commitment to natural heritage and provides a large portion of food for their table. They are also known as key local suppliers of information on heritage seeds, including growing, propagating, harvesting, cooking and preserving heritage crops. Their heirloom Tomato Tasting event, which is in its 3rd year, educates the local community about heirloom tomatoes through a tasting and judging process. Each year, Gordon and Marie donate all the proceeds from the Tomato Tasting to the Aurora Community Arboretum. In 2006, their donation of $760 was used to buy 40 new trees and shrubs as part of the new Flora Aurora project in the Arboretum. [Present certificates and pins with the Mayor] 7 Ken Smith And, in the natural heritage category ... Ken Smith has been the key driving force in the community to preserve, and protect and enhance this ecologically and historically important natural area. Recognized as Citizen of the Year in 2001, Ken was Chair of the Arboretum Board from 1995-2005, and remains in charge of Field Operations for the Arboretum. Ken was involved in the initial vision of the Arboretum Master Plan, and has continued to add his valuable input. He is a hands-on volunteer in the Arboretum, planting trees and shrubs, maintaining and ordering, installing, and maintaining the commemorative plaques, and assisting with education and promotion of Aurora's natural heritage. A Master Gardener, Ken is a highly skilled gardening expert who volunteers his time and knowledge to educate others about Aurora's natural heritage and to encourage and foster a love of gardening in Aurora's community. `Present certificates and pins with the Mayor] Q JanMte-4S;t a Lui ntto i V r X' It AV a�O�(i Yuxr. u.9nvt rahp.q And, in the built heritage category ... A former member of both the Port Hope and Aurora municipal heritage committees, Jane Staunton has been actively involved in preserving the built heritage of St. Andrew's College for nearly 10 years. Since her arrival at St. Andrew's in 1997, Jane has been a champion for the preservation of the architectural character of the campus, which is also her home. She takes great pride in her sensitive interior renovations to the Headmaster's House, where she lives with her husband Ted, the Headmaster of St. Andrew's College. Jane was involved in the fundraising campaign for the renovation of the Towers Library, which was carefully designed to be a sympathetic combination of the original architectural plans, and suit the modern needs of the campus. She also took part in the restoration work for the small Chapel on campus. Jane is known on campus as a 'details' person and has been a driving force in the creation of guidelines for managing change and promoting consistency in the treatment of built heritage resources at St. Andrew's College. [Present certificates and pins with the Mayor] 9 E Jacqueline Stuart, wt tee, (ja +Isi"dx 'W2 { y n r' AL7IZORA y „re <wcout mmH^Y And recently the Honourable James Bartleman, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, in partnership with the Ontario Heritage Trust recognized Jackie Stuart with the Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Heritage Award. She received this award last week at Queen's Park and tonight is being recognized here for her lifetime achievement. Jackie Stuart became the Aurora Museum's first full time curator in 1981, and for the 25 years of her employment she consistently went above and beyond the call of duty - disregarding the limitations of her paid hours to ensure that research questions were answered, special events managed, and historic buildings maintained. Jackie Stuart has contributed an immense amount of her own time to the Aurora Museum and Historical Society. Estimates from her co- workers suggest around 7 hours a week for 25 years. The Town of Aurora would like to recognize Jackie for her commitment to Aurora's heritage, not for her paid work, but for the countless times she stayed late, came in early, and showed up on her days off. The archived files of the Aurora Historical Society are full of letters written by Jackie in response to the numerous research requests that came her way. She would often be found immersed in her research material at 7 p.m. (hours after closing time), or heading off the Land Registry records at lunch. Her work with the local Historic House Tours, and other committee meetings such as the York Durham Association of Museums and Art Galleries, were often done on her own time. Even now that Jackie is retired, she still haunts the local museum and archives, researching both for herself and others who know she just can't resist a mystery. Her willingness to stay the extra hours, and her passion for her work will always be appreciated by Aurora. 10 D i Congratulations and thank you . to all award recipients •Dr. Leslie Oliver •Gordon and Marie Barnes •Ken Smith •Jane Staunton •Jacqueline Stuart ram_ AURORA On behalf of the Ontario Heritage Trust, I wish to congratulate Gordon and Marie Barnes, Ken Smith, Jane Staunton, Dr. G. Leslie Oliver, and Jackie Stuart. I also want to thank Mayor Morris and members of the Aurora Council for nominating them. You share this honour. You have recognized the importance of heritage and the leadership of these outstanding citizens. Thank you. END. MICHAEL SEAMAN Thank you Madam Mayor and Members of Council. I would like to ask all recipients to gather with the Mayor and Ms. German in the Centre of the Council Chamber for a commemorative photograph. Thank you. 11