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COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
NO.10-03
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2010
6mmOO PJN.-CLOSED SESSION
7:00 P.M. - COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AURORA TOWN HALL
PUBLIC RELEASE
February 19, 2010
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TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
NO. 10-03
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
6:00 p.m. — Closed Session
Council Chambers
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
11 APPROVAL OF AGENDA
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Customer and Legislative Services
Department be approved as presented.
Ill CLOSED SESSION pg. 1
(Deferred from February 16, 2010 General Committee)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council resolve into a Closed Session to consider:
➢ Labour relations or employee negotiations;
- CFS10-004 — CUPE Negotiations -Strategy and Direction
IV OPEN FORUM
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Page 2 of 6
V ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes of Tuesday, February 9, 2010 pg. 2
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Council minutes dated Tuesday, February 9, 2010 be adopted
as printed and circulated.
VI PRESENTATIONS
a) Introduction of Youth Councillors
b) Ontario Heritage Trust pg. 10
Heritage Community Recognition Program Awards
(approximately 30 minutes required)
(material to be distributed at the meeting)
Award Recipients:
➢ Harry Lumsden, Lifetime Achievement Category
➢ Irene and John Clement, Natural Heritage Category
➢ Elizabeth Hearn Milner, Cultural Heritage Category
➢ Robert and Michael Hess, Young Heritage Leaders
➢ Ms. Dorothy Clark -McClure, Lieutenant Governor's
Ontario Heritage Award for Lifetime Achievement
V11 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vlll DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
IX ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
X DELEGATIONS
a) Ms Rebecca Beaton pg.11
Re. Item 5 — Good Neighbour Civic Award
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Page 3 of 6
b) Mr. Doug Elliott, Resident pg. 12
Re: Item 1 (11) and Item 2
PR10-008 — Tree Permit Application for
32 Steeplechase Avenue
XI CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
XII REGIONAL REPORT
None
XIII NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION -COUNCILLORS
XIV READING OF BY-LAWS
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
5212-10 BEING A BY-LAW to exempt Lots 8, 9, 37, pg. 30
40, 41, 47, 48 and 50 on Plan 65M-4079
from Part Lot Control
(Royalcliffe Homes Bayview Inc.)
(related to report PL10-013 from
February 16, 2010 General Committee)
XV CLOSED SESSION
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council resolve into a Closed Session to consider:
➢ advice that is subject to solicitor -client privilege, including
communications necessary for that purpose
NOTE. COUNCIL TO RISE AND REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Page 4 of 6
XVI READING OF BY-LAWS (continued)
5218-10 BEING A BY-LAW to confirm actions by pg. 31
Council Resulting from Council Meeting
10-03 on February 23, 2010
XVII ADJOURNMENT
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Page 5 of 6
AGENDA ITEMS
1. General Committee Meeting Minutes pg. 13
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the minutes of the General Committee Meeting dated February 16,
2010 be received and the recommendations carried by the committee be
approved.
2. Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Development pg. 22
Re: Additional Information — Item #11
February 16, 2010 General Committee Meeting
Tree Permit Application for 32 Steeplechase Avenue
Report PR10-008
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the memorandum pertaining to the tree permit application for 32
Steeplechase Avenue be received for information.
3. Memorandum from the Director of Corporate and Financial Services pg. 24
Re: Additional Information Regarding Parks and Recreation Funding
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the memorandum entitled "Additional Information Regarding Parks
and Recreation Funding" be received for information.
4. Memorandum from Councillor MacEachern pg. 27
Re: Notice of Motion — March for Parks
(Notice of Motion provided at November 24, 2009 Council)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council provide direction.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Page 6 of 6
5. Memorandum from Councillor MacEachern pg. 28
Re: Notice of Motion — Good Neighbour Civic Award
(Notice of Motion provided at January 19, 2010 General Committee)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council provide direction.
COUNCIL AGENDA - February 23, 2010 Closed Session Extract - 1
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EXTRACT FROM GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 10-04
HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010
X CLOSED SESSION
General Committee recommends:
THAT the following Closed Session matter be deferred until 6:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, February 23, 2010:
➢ Labour relations or employee negotiations;
- CFS90-004 - CUPE Negotiations -Strategy and Direction
CARRIED
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TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO, 10-02
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Morris in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Collins-
Mrakas, Gaertner, Gallo, Granger, MacEachern,
McRoberts and Wilson.
MEMBERS ABSENT None
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Customer and
Legislative Servicesrrown Clerk, Director of Legal
Servicesfrown Solicitor, Director of Building and By-
law Services, Director of Parks and Recreation
Services, Director of Planning and Development
Services, Director of Infrastructure and Environmental
Services, Director of Corporate and Financial
Servicesfrreasurer and Council/Committee Secretary
Mayor Morris called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARYINTEREST
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
H APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Customer and Legislative Services
Department, with the following additions, be approved:
➢ New Item 7 - LGL10-002 — Decision of the Divisional Court in the
Westhill Case
➢ Closed Session
• advice that is subject to solicitor -client privilege, including
communications necessary for that purpose
Re: Westhill Redevelopment Company Limited — Divisional
Court
CARRIED
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COUNCIL AGENDA - February 23, 2010 Feb 9 Council Minutes - 2
Minutes of Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Page 2 of 8
III OPEN FORUM
Mr. Dan Revington addressed Council on behalf of Community Action for Wells
Street (CAWS) to provide a recap of the sequence of events surrounding the
potential closure of Wells Street Public School, as well as to provide information
regarding upcoming meetings which will be attended by the core group of people
leading the action on this matter. Mr, Revington requested that the Town contact
the Minister of Education on behalf of CAWS.
Mr. David Heard addressed Council to suggest that the Petch Log House be
dismantled and that some of the beams be preserved within the Church Street
School Cultural Centre.
Ms Bronwyn Andrews addressed Council to bring awareness to the program she
created, entitled Pennies for Haiti, in support of relief for Haiti in the long term.
Mayor Morris thanked Bronwyn on behalf of Council and the Town.
IV ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes of Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Granger
THAT the Council Meeting Minutes of Tuesday, January 26, 2010 be
adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
V PRESENTATIONS
a) Mr. Peter Piersol, Chair, Environmental Advisory Committee
Re: Climate Change — Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Plans
Mr. Peter Piersol addressed Council to provide a presentation on greenhouse
gas emission reduction plans.
Moved by Councillor Granger Seconded by Councillor Gallo
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information.
CARRIED
W PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Gaertner advised that February is Heart & Stroke Month
Councillor Gaertner and the Director of Building and By-law Services welcomed
Mr. Jon Popple to the Town of Aurora as the Manager of By-law Services.
Councillor Gaertner advised that Community Living Newmarket/Aurora is active
in the community in relation to Random Acts of Kindness Week.
Mayor Morris advised that a proclamation has been issued for Heart & Stroke
Month and Random Acts of Kindness Week.
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Minutes of Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Page 3 of 8
Mayor Morris, on behalf of Council and the Town residents, extended best
wishes to all of the Canadian athletes participating in the Vancouver Olympics, in
particular Vanessa Crone who is representing Canada in the ice dance
competition with her partner, Paul Poider. Mayor Morris indicated that their event
takes place on Friday, February 19, 2010 in the afternoon.
Mayor Morris advised that the Aurora Seniors Centre is presenting the Zephyr
Big Band on Sunday, February 28, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Tickets
are $15 each and the proceeds will be given to the Canadian Red Cross for the
Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund.
Mayor Morris advised that the Town of Aurora will be presenting Arctic Adventure
on Family Day, Monday, February 15, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and
that the Trinity Anglican Church is hosting a Pancake Breakfast, sponsored by
the Aurora Tigers Junior 'A' Team.
Councillor Gaertner advised that the York Region Abuse Program is holding its
annual fundraiser at the end of February.
Councillor Gaertner recognized the Town of Aurora for winning the United Way of
York Region 2009 Municipal Challenge Award for increasing staff participation by
40% in 2009.
Vll DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 2(4), 2(6), 2(13), 2(14) and 5 were identified for discussion.
Vlll ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 3, 4, 6 and 7 were identified as items not requiring separate discussion.
Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Granger
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:
Special General Committee Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
THAT the minutes of the Special General Committee Meeting of January
27, 2010 be received for information and the recommendations carried by
the committee be approved.
3. PL10-016 — Application to Amend the Zoning By-law
Coland Developments Inc.
222, 230, 236 and 244 Wellington Street East
File D14-01-10
THAT Council receive for information the overview of Zoning By-law
Amendment Application under file D14-01-10, scheduled for the February
24, 2010 Public Planning Meeting.
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Feb 9 Council Minutes - 4
Minutes of Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Page 4 of 8
4. Adoption of Recommendations from Closed Session General
Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or
local board employees - CAO performance review
THAT the performance review of the CAO be confirmed.
6. Memorandum from Mayor Morris
Re: Association of Municipalities of Ontario — Federal Gas Tax
Fund One -Time Payout to Municipalities (2005 — 2009 Term)
THAT the memorandum entitled Association of Municipalities of Ontario —
Federal Gas Tax Fund - One -Time Payout to Municipalities (2005 — 2009
Term) be received for information.
LGLIO-002 — Decision of the Divisional Court in the Westhill Case
(Added Item)
THAT Council receive report LGL10-002 for information.
CARRIED
IX DELEGATIONS
None
X CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
2. General Committee Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
(6) IES10-004 — Petch Log House
Moved by Councillor Wilson
Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the matter be referred to the Manager of Heritage Planning and
Urban Design; and
THAT the comments made by Mr. David Heard in Open Forum this
evening be taken Into consideration.
CARRIED
(13) Revised Terms of Reference for the Accessibility Advisory Committee
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT Council approve the revised Terms of Reference for the
Accessibility Advisory Committee; and
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Minutes of Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Page 6 of 8
THAT section 7, entitled Staff Support be amended to read.,
Additional staff such as the Accessibility
Advisor (when/where available) and Senior Building Inspector shall
also attend as required, to be determined by the agenda
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(14) Memorandum from Director of Infrastructure and Environmental Services
Re: Posted Speed Limits in 2B Lands
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Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the matter be referred to staff.
CARRIED
CLS1 0-003 —Question on ballot
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Granger
THAT a public open house be held, as soon as possible, to provide
information on the ward system; and
THAT the next step be a statutory Town Hall meeting to be held as
soon as possible to receive public input; and
THAT staff compile the public's comments from those meetings for a
Special General Committee meeting.
On a recorded vote the resolution was CARRIED.
YEAS: 7 NAYS: 2
VOTING YEA: Councillors Collins-Mrakas, Gaertner, Gallo, Granger,
McRoberts, Wilson and Mayor Morris
VOTING NAY: Councillors Buck and MacEachern
Moved by Councillor Collins-Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Granger
THAT the balance of the minutes of the General Committee Meeting of
February 2, 2010 be received for information and the recommendations
carried by the committee be approved.
CARRIED
Memorandum from Director of Corporate and Financial Services -
Treasurer
Re: Additional Information — RInC Grants Funding Projects
Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT Council approve the RinC funded project for the Fleury Park
washroom as outlined by staff in report PR10-002; and
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Minutes of Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Page 6 of 8
THAT, following the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority's
decision on the project scope, staff report back to Committee on the
decision outcome with the proposed plan, prior to tendering the
project.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT staff fry to find a manufacturer of parts needed to refurbish the
seating in ACC#1, as well as associated costs, and report back to
Council at a General Committee meeting in about a month's time as
to its findings and recommendations.
On a recorded vote the resolution was CARRIED.
YEAS: 7 NAYS: 2
VOTING YEA: Councillors Collins-Mrakas, Gaertner, Gallo, Granger,
MacEachern, McRoberts and Wilson
VOTING NAY: Councillor Buck and Mayor Morris
XI REGIONAL REPORT
York Region Council Highlights — January 21, 2010
Mayor's Report
Moved by Councillor Gallo Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the Regional Report be received for information.
CARRIED
Xll NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION —COUNCILLORS
Councillor McRoberts provided Notice of Motion regarding Well Street Public
School.
Councillor Gaertner advised that organ donation application forms are now
available at Town facilities. Mayor Morris requested that residents ensure that
their families are aware of their Wishes regarding organ donation.
Xill CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
(Added Item)
Moved by Councillor Granger
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
THAT Council resolve into'a Closed Session, following adjournment, to
consider, the following matter:
advice that is subject to solicitor -client privilege, including
communications necessary for that purpose
Re: Westhill Redevelopment Company Limited — Divisional Court
CARRIED
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Feb 9 Council Minutes - 7
Minutes of Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Page 7 of 8
XIV READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor MacEachern
Seconded by Councillor McRoberts
THAT the following listed by-law be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
5213-10 BEING A BY-LAW to assume above ground
and below ground municipal services; to
establish certain lands; and to assume
highways (Aurora Gardens Subdivision)
(Related to report IES10-001 — January
19, 2010 General Committee Meeting
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor McRoberts
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
5203-10
BEING A BY-LAW to amend Zoning By-law
2213-78, as amended, to remove a
holding "(H)" symbol (Cobblestone
Lodge Retirement Home Inc.)
(Related to report PL10-002 — February
2, 2010 General Committee Meeting)
5211-10
BEING A BY-LAW to amend Parking By-law
4574-04.T, as amended, with respect to
parking on Lee Gate
5215-10
BEING A BY-LAW to designate a property
to be of cultural heritage value or interest
(The George and Phoebe Johnston House —
5 Tyler Street)
(Related to report PL09-076 — October
20, 2009 General Committee Meeting
within report HAC09-08)
5216-10
BEING A BY-LAW to appoint Municipal
By-law Enforcement Officers and
Property Standards Officers for The
Corporation of the Town of Aurora
5214-10
BEING A BY-LAW to confirm actions by
Council Resulting from Council Meeting
10-02 on February 9, 2010
CARRIED
Note: The following by-law was referred to staff, in conjunction with
item 2(14):
5199-10 BEING A BY-LAW to prescribe maximum
rates of speed on certain streets in the
Town of Aurora
(Deferred from January 26, 2010
Council Meeting)
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Feb 9 Council Minutes - 8
Minutes of Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Page 8 of 8
XV ADJOURNMENT
Moved by CounciUorMacEachern
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:51 p.m.
CARRIED
THE MINUTES OF, THE COUNCIL MEETING 10.02 ARE SUBJECT TO FINAL
APPROVAL AT COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2010.
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR JOHN D. LEACH, TOWN CLERK
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MEMORANDUM ( Office of the Mayor
Date: February 23, 2010
To:. Members of Council
From: Mayor Phyllis Morris
Re: Ontario Heritage Trust
— Heritage Community Recognition Program Awards
Please be advised that the 2009 Ontario Heritage Trust Community Recognition awards
will be. presented at Aurora Council on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. to the
following recipients:
• Dorothy Clark,McClure, Lieutenant Governor's Award for Lifetime Achievement
• Harry Lumsden, Certificate of Lifetime Achievement
• Irene and John Clement, Natural Heritage Category
• Elizabeth Hearn Milner, Cultural Heritage Category
• Robert Hess, 2009 Young Heritage Leaders Award Program
• Michael Hess, 2009 Young Heritage Leaders Award Program
Ms. Donna Smith, Chair Aurora Heritage Advisory Committee and Mr. Don Pearson,
Member of the Ontario Heritage Trust Board of Directors will be attending to assist. with
the presentation.
Phyllis M. Morris
Mayor
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COUNCIL AGENDA - February 23, 2010 Delegation a - 1
From: Rebecca Beaton
Sent: February 19, 2010 8:39 AM
To: Leach, John
Subject: February 23, 2010 Delegation Request - Good Neighbour Civic Award.
Good Morning Mr. Leach,
I am requesting delegation status at the February 23 Council meeting to address the Good
Neighbour Civic Award.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Beaton
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COUNCIL AGENDA - February 23, 2010 Delegation b - 1
From: Elliott, Doug
Sent: February 19, 2010 11:34 AM
To: Leach, John
Subject: Town Council Meeting on Tuesday
Good Morning Mr Leach: I just spoke to Carol Clark by telephone.
She asked that I send you this email to confirm that we I to have a few minutes at the next council
meeting on Tuesday.
Our concern is the Agenda Item PR10-008 which is an application to cut down 24 trees at 32
Steeplechase Ave in Aurora.
Please feel free to contact me at any time by email or at any of the numbers below. The work
number is best since it has voice mail.
Thanks for you help. I'll see you on Tuesday.
Best Regards
Doug Elliott
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ITEM # 1-1
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TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
NO. 10-04
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
ATTENDANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Councillor Gaertner in the Chair; Councillors Buck,
Collins-Mrakas (arrived at 7:11 p.m.), Gallo, Granger,
MacEachern, McRoberts, Wilson and Mayor Morris
(arrived at 7:11 p.m.)
MEMBERS ABSENT None
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Customer and
Legislative Servicesrrown Clerk, Director of Building
and By-law Services, Director of Parks and
Recreation Services, Director of Planning and
Development Services, Director of Infrastructure and
Environmental Services, Director of Corporate and
Financial Servicesrrreasurer, and Council/Committee
Secretary
Councillor Gaertner called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
H APPROVAL OF AGENDA
General Committee recommends:
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Customer and Legislative Services
Department be approved as presented.
4NTiMN
111 ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
Special General Committee Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
General Committee Meeting Minutes - Tuesday, February 2, 2010
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Special General Committee meeting minutes, dated January 27,
2010 and the General Committee meeting minutes, dated February 2,
2010 be adopted.
CARRIED
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ITEM # 1-2
General Committee Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Page 2 of 9
IV DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9 10 and 11 were identified for discussion.
V ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 3, 5 and 7 were identified as 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. Central York Fire Services - Special Joint Council Committee
December 7, 2009
THAT the Central York Fire Services — Special Joint Council Committee
Meeting minutes from the December 7, 2009 meeting be received for
information.
5. CFS10-003 - Capital Spending and the Accessibility Advisory Committee
THAT report CFS10-003 be received for information and referred to the
Accessibility Advisory Committee for comments or approval.
PL10-013 — Application for Exemption from Part Lot Control
Royal Cliff Homes Bayview Inc.
Lots 8, 9, 37, 40, 41, 47, 48 & 50, Plan 66M-4079
File D12-PLC-01.10
Related File D12-00-1A
THAT Council approve the application for exemption from Part Lot Control
submitted by Royal Cliff Homes Bayview Inc, to divide Lots 8, 9, 37, 40,
41. 47, 48 & 50 on Plan 65M-4079 Into sixteen (16) separate lots; and
THAT Council enact By-law 5212-10.
CARRIED
VI DELEGATIONS
a) Mr. Evan Cambray, Member, Aurora Model Aircraft Club
Re: Item 8 — PRI O.006 — Parks and Recreation Plan; and
Status of the Aurora Model Aircraft Club; and
Status and Plans of the Farm Land on Leslie Street
Mr. Evan Cambray addressed General Committee to provide an overview of the
Aurora Model Aircraft Club and to indicate the club members' desire to maintain
the use of the lands on Leslie Street for their hobby.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of the delegate be received.
CARRIED
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ITEM # 1-3
General Committee Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 1.6, 2010
Page 3 of 9
Vll PRESENTATIONS BY THE COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE
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Vlll CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
AAC10-02 — Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
February 3, 2010
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes dated
February 3, 2010 be received for information and the recommendations
contained therein be approved.
CARRIED
2. EAC10-02 — Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
February 4, 2010
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting minutes dated
February 4, 2010 be received for information and the recommendations
contained therein be approved.
CARRIED
4. BBSI O.002 — Consideration to Issue Additional Taxi Licenses
General Committee recommends.
THAT Council direct staff to initiate a review of Taxi Licensing By-law
4258-01.P, Schedule 13, to determine if additional licenses should be
issued based on Aurora's current population; and
THAT Council direct staff to hold a public meeting with representation from
the taxi industry and the public to obtain input and feedback on the current
taxi service provided within the Town.
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General Committee recommends:
THAT item 11 be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
11. PR10-008 — Tree Permit Application for 32 Steeplechase Avenue
General Committee recommends:
THAT Council approve the attached application for the removal of trees at
32 Steeplechase Avenue in accordance with By-law 4474-03.D being a
by-law to authorize the injury, or destruction of trees (Tree Permit By-law);
and
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ITEM # 1-4
General Committee Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Page 4 of 9
THAT further information be provided for the next Council meeting.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT item 8 be brought forward for discussion.
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General Committee recommends:
THAT items 8 and 9 be considered together.
CARRIED
8. PR10-005 - Parks and Recreation Master Plan
(Deferred from February 2, 2010 General Committee Meeting)
and
9. Correspondence from Sport Aurora and its Member Organizations
Re: Item 9 - Parks and Recreation Master Plan
General Committee recommends:
THAT the following be deleted from page 35 of the revised draft
Parks and Recreation Master Plan:
"As playgrounds are generally "walk -to" facilities serving
neighbourhood -level demands, it is recommended that the
Town provide a playground within 800 metres (roughly a ten
minute walk time) of all built up residential areas (excluding
rural lands). The service radius should be unobstructed by
major barriers such as waterways, railway lines, highways and
major roadways, etc."
and be replaced with the following:
"Playgrounds should be considered in newly developing or
existing residential areas that offer access unobstructed by
major barriers within an 800 metre radius."
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the following be included on page 36 of the revised draft Parks
and Recreation Master Plan:
"At the time of the next Official Plan review, the Town should
stipulate that parkettes be a minimum of 1.6 hectares in size,
unless otherwise deemed acceptable by the municipality.
Small parkettes should be avoided in order to preserve
parkland dedication through the planning process to obtain
park land that will address future recreational needs."
CARRIED
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General Committee Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Page 6 of 9
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Town of Aurora's trails Inventory based on total
kilometres, be included In the table reflecting Outdoor Recreation
Facilities on page 26 of the revised draft Parks and Recreation
Master Plan.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Urban Wildlife Park be given a separate heading on page
50 of the revised draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the following be included on page 50 of the revised draft Parks
and Recreation Master Plan under the heading of Urban Wildlife
Park.
"The Town has adopted the Wildlife Park Master Plan and in so
doing has created the need for protection and establishment of
the eastern boundary of the park. The east boundary will be
established and confirmed through the Bayview Northeast
Area 2C Secondary Planning process. Apart from the
secondary process, land acquisition(s) outside of this process
may be required to ensure success of the Wildlife Park. This
recommendation to be referred to the 2C Secondary Plan
Steering Committee."
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the word "conversation" in point #27 on page 69 of the revised
draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan be corrected to read
"conversion".
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the priority of point #27 on page 69 of the revised draft Parks
and Recreation Master Plan be changed from low to high.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the following, which is reflected on page 30 of the revised draft
Parks and Recreation Master Plan, also be included on page 69:
"At least one new multi -use field should be provided at a
future Community Park, either as a natural or artificial turf
field, projected for 2011. In the event that an artificial turf
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COUNCIL AGENDA - February 23, 2010
ITEM # 1-6
General Committee Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Page 6 of 9
surface is chosen, the Town should collect contributions from
potential field users, similar to the model used to fund the
Sheppard's Bush artificial turf field. Ideally, a multi -use field
would give scheduling priority to field sports other than soccer
in order to allow programs such as rugby, football, lacrosse,
Ultimate Frisbee, etc. to grow. The development of a multi -use
field(s) could possibly be formed using a model that is similar
to the current scenario at Highland Field, where a soccer club
leases the land from the Town and is responsible for the
ongoing maintenance of the facility."
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the chart on page 10 of the consultant's version of the draft
Parks and Recreation Master Plan be included after page 11 of the
revised draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Executive Summary on page fii of the revised draft Parks
and Recreation Master Plan be referred to staff to reflect the
comments made this evening.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments submitted by Sport Aurora and the user groups
be placed on a future Leisure Services Advisory Committee meeting
agenda for information.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT staff include a clause in the appropriate section of the revised
draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan indicating the need for the
Parks and Recreation Services department staff and the Leisure
Services Advisory Committee to establish a moniforinglreview
process in order to identify changes in facility usage that may be
triggered by changes in trends or demographics, in order to address
surpluses or facility deficiencies in a timely fashion.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Director of Corporate and Financial Services provide
information for the next Council agenda, regarding the issue of
development charges, as outlined in the correspondence from
STORM Volleyball on page 98 of the agenda for this meeting.
CARRIED
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COUNCIL AGENDA - February 23, 2010 ITEM # 1-7
General Committee Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Page 7 of 9
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments made this evening by Mr. Evan Cambray of the
Aurora Model Aircraft Club, be referred to the Leisure Services
Advisory Committee for consideration; and
THAT the Aurora Model Aircraft Club be notified when the matter will
be on the Leisure Services Advisory Committee agenda.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT thanks be extended from the Mayor's Office, on behalf of
Council and the Town of Aurora, to all members of the Leisure
Services Advisory Committee and its sub -committees, as well as
Parks and RecreationServices staff, for their time and effort
pertaining to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the revised draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan, as
amended, be adopted.
CARRIED
6. CLS1 0-004 — Pending List
General Committee recommends:
THAT item NB74 on page 4 of report CLS10-004 be removed, and
THAT item PSA1 on page 3 of report CLS10-004 be removed, and
THAT item NB64 on page 2 of report CLS10-004 be removed; and
THAT item NB22 on page 1 of report CLS10.004 be removed; and
THAT item NB34 on page 1 of report CLSIO.004 be removed; and
THAT item NB50 on page 1 of report CLS10-004 be removed; and
THAT item NB51 on page 1 of report CLS10-004 be removed; and
THAT item NB55 on page 2 of report CLS10-004 be removed; and
THAT item NB63 on page 2 of report CLS10-004 be removed; and
THAT item NB70 on page 4 of report CLS10-004 be revised to
indicate "in progress"; and
THAT item R7 on page 6 of report CLS10-004 indicate the Yonge and
Wellington Corridor Study Steering Committee as the action
department; and
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COUNCIL AGENDA - February 23, 2010
ITEM # 1-8
General Committee Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Page 8 of 9
THAT the information for item CLS50 on page 13 of report CLS10-004
be updated.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT item PRS39 on page 21 of report CLS10-004 be removed.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the balance of report CLS10-004 be received for information.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the meeting be extended past 10:30 p.m.
CARRIED
10. PR10-006 — Relocation of Light Pole at Stewart Burnett Park
General Committee recommends:
THAT report PR10-006 — Relocation of Light Pole at Stewart Burnett
Park be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer's department to
bring back a full report covering all elements of the matter.
CARRIED
IX NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION— COUNCILLORS
Councillor Gaertner extended congratulations to Ms Shelley Ware, Special
Events Coordinator, and other staff who were involved, on a very successful
Arctic Adventure event on February 16, 2010.
X CLOSED SESSION
General Committee recommends:
THAT the following Closed Session matterbe deferred until 6:00 p.m.
on Tuesday, February 23, 2010:
➢ Labour relations or employee negotiations;
CFS10-004 — CUPE Negotiations - Strategy and Direction
CARRIED
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COUNCIL AGENDA - February 23, 2010
ITEM # 1-9
General Committee Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Page 9 of 9
X1 ADJOURNMENT
Genera! Committee recommends:
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:57 p.m.
CARRIED
THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 10-04 IS SUBJECT TO
FINAL APPROVAL AT COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2010.
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ITEM # 2 -1
MEMORANDUM ( Planning & Development
Date: February 23, 2010
To: Mayor and Members of Council
From: Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning & Development Services
cc: Neil Garbe, CAO
All Downey, Director, Parks & Recreation
Re: Additional Information, Item #11,
February 16, 2010 General Committee Meeting
Tree Permit Application for 32 Steeplechase Avenue
Report No. PR10-008
RECOMMENDATION:
That the recommendation of Report No. PR10-008 be amended (amendments in bold)
to read as follows:
"THAT Council approve the attached application for the removal of
trees at 32 Steeplechase Avenue in accordance with By-law 4474-
03.13 being a By-law to authorize the injury or destruction of trees
(Tree Permit By-law), subject to the execution of the Simplified
Development Agreement with the Town, in accordance with the
Conditions of Approval set out by the Committee of Adjustment
decision (D13-04-09)."
At the February 16, 2010 General Committee Meeting, Council directed staff to report
back with suggested changes to the recommendation of Report No. PR10-008 to
ensure that the Tree Permit Removal Application was subject to the conditions of
approval imposed on the Minor Variance application related to the subject lands.
On January 21, 2010 the Committee of Adjustment approved the variance application
for the subject lands to allow the construction of a new fence, pool, cabana and
amenity area subject to conditions. The conditions require the Owner enter into a
development agreement with the Town that requires the Owner to provide a Tree
Remedial Plan and financial securities to the satisfaction of the Parks Department as
compensation for tree removal.
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COUNCIL AGENDA - February 23, 2010 - 2 - ITEM # 2-2
Amending the recommendation of the Tree Permit Removal Application to require the
execution of the Development Agreement prior to allowing removal of any trees on site
will ensure that development of the site occurs in accordance with the Natural Heritage
Evaluation report submitted in support of the Minor Variance application.
The Owners of 32 Steeplechase Avenue had also submitted Minor Variance and Tree
Permit Removal applications for 67 Elderberry Trail in the fall of 2009. However, the
Owners advised the Planning Department that they had purchased 32 Steeplechase
Avenue and therefore, no longer wanted to proceed with the proposed construction at
67 Elderberry Trail. Staff have advised the Owners that the applications for 67
Elderberry Trail will be closed. No tree removal has occurred at 67 Elderberry Trail.
Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning
and Development Services
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ITEM # 3 -1
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MEMORANDUM Director of Corporate &
Financial Services Department
Date: February 23, 2010
To: Mayor Morris and Members of Council
From: Dan Elliott, Director of Corporate & Financial Services - Treasurer
Re: Additional Information Regarding Parks and Recreation Funding
At General Committee of February 16th, 2010, page 98 of the agenda included the
following statement from Storm Volleyball in their feedback to the Parks and Recreation
Master Plan documents:
"The Development Charges (currently estimated at $10 million) which are
supposed to be allocated to development of things like a new gymnasium
and multi -use facility have been moved to another line item, hidden from the
town. We have been told there are no Development Charges available.
Where is the money being allocated?"
General Committee requested that I provide Council with information in response to this
comment.
Most importantly, no funds have been moved or hidden from the Town. All balances and
their continuities are audited by our external auditors, and reviewed also by the
Province of Ontario and the development industry. association (BILD) for compliance
with the Development Charges Act and the Municipal Act.
Development Charges (DC's) are specific levies imposed on developers and builders,
including private citizens where applicable, at the time that land uses are intensified.
DC's are used by the municipality to fund the expansion or extension of existing service
levels to meet the increased demand due to the growth occurring. DC's are imposed
pursuant to the strict rules outlined in the Development Charges Act of Ontario.
Development Charges as imposed are actually a series of distinct charges, which are
used to fund different elements of growth infrastructure. These purposes are
generalized under a number of umbrella purposes, such as Fire Services, Roads,
General Government, Parks and Indoor Recreation. DC's collected for one general
purpose cannot be invested for a different purpose. For example, DC funds collected for
water services infrastructure cannot be invested in recreation facilities. Accordingly, the
Town must track and account for each DC purpose separately.
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ITEM # 3-2
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Further, in developing the DC charge amounts, the Town outlines anticipated
investments under each service area umbrella, based on service level maintenance
requirements. These are not fixed obligations or committed budget items of the Town.
These details are flexible. Accordingly, items outlined in a Development Charges
Background Study have no budget standing with Council, and must be recognized as
such. In the last DC Background Study completed. in May of 2009, due to the pending
Parks and Recreation Master Plan, the anticipated investments for these service areas
were generalized so as not to confuse or influence the Master Plan outcomes.
With respect to Parks and Recreation growth related infrastructure and facilities, there
are basically three sources of funding available, other than taxes levied from existing
residents:
o Park Development and Facilities DC's
o' Indoor Recreation DC's
o Cash -in -Lieu of Parkland Dedication
Park Development and Facilities Development Charges are imposed on residential
developers on a per unit basis to fund a maximum of 90% of the costs of the
construction of new parks, including facility structures for outdoor park uses. These
funds are not used to create indoor recreational space such as community centers or
indoor pools.
Indoor Recreation Development Charges are imposed on residential developers on a
per unit basis to fund a maximum of 90% of the costs of construction of new indoor
recreation facilities such as indoor pools and community centers.
Cash in Lieu of Parkland Dedication is cash received from developers who are required
to convey to the Town parkland, but where the parties have mutually agreed to
equivalent.cash value instead. CIL funds are used by the Town to purchase lands for
parkland or to provide enhances parks or recreation facilities to the Town.
The following table outlines the current balances of the Park Development and Facilities
DC, Indoor Recreation DC, and Cash -in -lieu accounts of the Town. These accounts are
used to collect the DC amounts as they are triggered throughout the year, as well as
used to fund capital projects as approved by Council during budget discussions.
Credit balances represent overdraft balances where Council has invested or committed
funds to projects in anticipation meeting the needs of future growth, and is not
uncommon in the municipal sector. In addition to over -drafting a DC account, for
significant projects such as the SARC the Town can formally incur debt, with the debt
obligations to be funded each year from future DC's as they are collected. In the case of
the SARC debt, the debt payments are funded from the Indoor Recreation DC account
each year at budget discussions. The forecast credit balance in the Indoor Recreation
DC account reflects over -drafting of the account, and still must also fund the future
SARC debt payments in each future year.
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ITEM # 3-3
Parks & Recreation Facility
Finances
Est. Dec. 2009
Est. Dec. 2010
available (over -draft)
available (over -draft)
Park Devel. and
($2,835,000)
($2,866,000)
Facilities DC
Indoor Rec. DC
$226,000
($153,000)
Cash in Lieu of
Parkland
$11,204,000
$12,042,000
Dedication
SARC.Debt O/S
Repaying $1.8M per yr
($11,220,000)
to 2015, then $320.6K
per yrfor ten years
I would.be happy to discuss this information in Council, or on an individual basis.
Respectfully submitted,
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Director of Corporate & Financial Services
Treasurer
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February 23, 2010
MEMORANDUM
Date: February l
2010
To: Members of Council
From: Councillor Evelina MacEachem
Re: Notice of Motion — March for Parks
ITEM # 4 -1
Desk of
Councillor MacEachern
Ildi Conner and Ben Kestein dedicated over ten years promoting the need for environmental protection of
the Oak Ridges Moraine, McKenzie Marsh and other environmentally significant areas.
Through the planning stages of the St. John's Sideroad reconstruction project, Ildi and Ben committed an
inordinate amount of time at both the regional and local level to ensure any negative impact to the
environment or wildlife in the area was kept to a minimum.
Their public awareness campaign included fundraising events and raised over $15,000 for environmental
protection awareness and parkland improvements. Several years ago, funds from this reserve account
were used to fund the Arboretum archway at John West Way, leaving a current balance in the March for
Park Reserve account of $13,500.
In keeping with their desire for environment and wildlife protection and in recognition of their dedication
and positive impact on the reconstruction design of St. John's Sideroad and protection of McKenzie
Marsh, I believe it would be appropriate that a commemorative stone marker be located near the Marsh.
Based on preliminary discussions with the Region of York and Town Staff, a stone commemorative
marker can be safely installed on the north side of St. John's Sideroad immediately west of the boardwalk
crossing over McKenzie Marsh between the two existing trees at that location.
Therefore it is recommended to Council that; Staff be directed to review the location that has been
identified for suitability and that Staff contact the Region to seek approval for installation of a
commemorative stone marker and shrub plantings on the north side of St. John's Sideroad immediately
west of the boardwalk crossing over McKenzie Marsh between the two newly planted trees; and
Further that; Upon Regional approval, Staff proceed with the project and funding be provided from the
March for Parks Reserve Fund not to exceed the fund balance
Sincerely,
Evelina MacEachern
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CoXU� GL�N_D�► -February 23, 2010
ITEM # 5 - 1
MEMORANDUM
Date: February 18, 2010
To: Members of Council
Desk of
Councillor MacEachern
From: Councillor Evelina MacEachern
Re: Notice of Motion — Good Neighbour Civic Award
The Good Neighbour Civic Award was an initiative brought forward by Rebecca Beaton,
approved in principle by the Leisure Services Advisory Committee and Council. Attached is
the description of the award and the award criteria as submitted by Ms. Beaton and Dawn Irwin.
Therefore it is recommended to Council that; The Good Neighbour Civic Award be endorsed,
and
Further that, The award be included and nominations accepted for the 2010 Civic Awards
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COUNCIL AGENDA - February 23, 2010 ITEM # 5-2
TOWN OF AURORA
GOOD NEIGHBOUR CIVIC AWARD
This award is designed to recognize and honour these residents who, on an
ongoing basis, have made a difference in our community without seeking
recognition for their efforts.
The Good Neighbour award seeks to acknowledge and thank those who
continually demonstrate generosity, kindness and consideration towards the
well-being of their neighbours.
This award was inspired by the late Frank Camenzuli. Frank lived in Aurora
for 45 years. He was the neighbour you can always count on, with a smile
and reassurance. Whether your car wouldn't start or your bicycle didn't
work, Frank would fix it. He would collect the mail, mow your lawn and
trim your hedge when you were on vacation. He would deliver baskets of
freshly picked pears from his backyard pear tree up and down the street. He
would clear snow from neighbour's driveways and bring in your recycle
boxes. He was the neighbour who always said hello whether he knew you or
not.
Like Frank Camenzuli, there are many good neighbours amongst us who
make a difference in our daily lives and our community. The Town of
Aurora Good Neighbour civic award seeks to recognize those residents.
GOOD NEIGHBOUR CIVIC AWARD CRITERIA
The Good Neighbour award will be awarded annually to one resident.
The nominee must be a resident of Aurora.
The nominee can not be employed by the Town of Aurora, an elected
official or seeking elected office.
Nominees will not be considered for this award if their nomination involved
monetary compensation or fulfilling duties as part of their employment.
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COUNCIgIAGEND4 - February 23, 2010 By-law 5?12-10 - 1
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
By-law Number 5212-10
BEING A BY-LAW to exempt Lots 8, 9, 37, 40, 41,
47, 48 and 50 on Plan 65M-4079 from Part -lot Control
(Royalcliff Homes Bayview Inc.)
WHEREAS subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended
(the "Act'), provides that the council of a local municipality may by by-law provide that
the part -lot control provisions as provided in subsection'50(5) of the Act, respecting
part -lot control does.not apply to the land that is w,ithin.a registered plan of subdivision
as is designated in the by-law;
AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora deems it
expedient to enact a by-law to exempt Lots 8, 9, 37, 40, 41, 47, 48 and 50 on Plan
65M-4079 from those provisions of the Act, dealing with part -lot control;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THETOWN OF
AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. . THAT subsection..50(5) of the Act, shall not apply to the following lands, all
situated in the Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York:
Lots 8, 9, 37, 40, 41, 47, 48 and 50, Plan 65M-4079, Parts 1 to 32 inclusive,
B5R-32188.
2. THAT this By-law shall be registered in the proper land registry office.
3. THAT the provisions of this By-law shall come into force and effect upon third
reading hereof, shall remain in force and effectfor a period of two (2) years from
the date of its passing, and shall expire on the 231d day of February, 2012.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 23rd DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2010.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 23'v DAY OF FEBRUARY,
2010.
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR
JOHN D. LEACH, TOWN CLERK
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COUNCI
- February 23, 2010 By-law SP18-10 - 1
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
By-law Number 5218-10
BEING A BY-LAW to confirm actions by Council
resulting from Council Meeting 10-03 on
February 23, 2010
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA HEREBY
ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT the actions by Council at its meeting held on February23, 2010 in respect
of 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 2P DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2010.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLYPASSED THIS 2P DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2010.
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR
JOHN D. LEACH, TOWN CLERK
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ADDITIONAL ITEMS TABLED FOR
COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
➢ Delegation (c) Mr. & Mrs. Don and Mary Hill, Residents
Re: Item 1 (10) PR10-006 — Relocation of Light Pole at Stewart Burnett Park
➢ Delegation (d) Mr. Bryan Whitehead, P. Eng. of Rural Development Consultants
Limited
Re: Item 1 (11) and Item 2
PR10-008 — Tree Permit Application for
32 Steeplechase Avenue
➢ Additional Information Re: Presentation (b) Ontario Heritage Trust Heritage
Community Recognition Program Awards
23 February 2010
To the Mayor, Phyllis Morris, the Town of Aurora Council
Members and Al Downey Director of Parks and
Recreation Services
Response to the Parks and Recreation Services general Committee Report NPR10-
006 dated February 16, 2010
Re: Propertymeslie Street and owners Don and Mary Hill
Re: Light pole relocation and property screening for the "baseball diamond"
In 2006 (?) when the recreation complex was being built on Wellington Don went
to speak to Jim Kyle about what was going to be done with the land behind the arena and
adjacent to our property. Jim said that no plans had been made at that date but there was
talk of either another arena or a park for basketball courts, tennis courts or a baseball
diamond.
During the summer of 2009 there was a great deal of activity in the field beside
our house. In September Don went over to speak to Jim Kyle again and was told that the
land was being cleared for a park. When he asked Jim about details for the park Jim
replied that he did not know and the best thing to do was to make an inquiry at the Parks
Department. Don phoned the Parks Department and asked to speak with Al Downey.
Mr. Downey was not available at the time and unfortunately Don did not leave a
message. In the meantime Don went over and looked at the land that had been cleared
during the summer. He came back and told me that it looked as though there would be
no baseball diamond, basketball or tennis courts adjoining our property as the cleared
land had the same rolling topography as the original land before clearing.
By this time it was the last week in September and we were in the process of
leaving town as our daughter in California was expecting her 1 st child in early October.
We stayed for the month and returned the first week of November. In the meantime we
have never heard a word or received a letter or a phone call from anyone at the town
regarding any specific plans for the land adjacent to our property.
Then on Wednesday, January 20" 2010 Don and I returned from his rehab
program at 12:30 to discover, hovering over our house as we turned into the driveway
from Leslie Street, huge light poles erected on the land directly adjacent to our property.
We went into the house and from the dining room window, which overlooks our beautiful
yard were `Pearson International" sized light poles one of which is centered directly in
the middle of our yard in the one large space that is open in the foliage.
I called Al Downey and left a message that we were shocked by what we saw and
had no idea what was being planned for this park! He returned my call and said the lights
were for the baseball diamond. This was the first mention tows from anyone in the Parks
Department we had that a baseball diamond was being built. Mr, Downey and Mr. Tree
came to the house the next day and when I said we didn't know about the park Mr.
Downey replied, "We thought you had moved". (Our house was on the market five years
ago in 2005 but was not sold.) In any event Mr. Downey should have at the very least at
some point showed us or spoken to us of the plans for the ball diamond. Contrary to Mr.
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Janzen, Cindy
From: RDCL-
Senl: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 10:57 AM
To: Leach, John; Janzen, Cindy
Cc: Tom Spragge Architect; Alyce Drenth; Tree, Jim
Subject: DELEGATION STATUS REQUEST FEBRUARY 23 2010 COUNCIL MEETING
I am advised that there will be a member of the public (Doug Elliott) as a delegation regarding the tree cutting at
32 Steeplechase Avenue [Hem 1(11)].
My company prepared the Natural Heritage Evaluation, the tree inventory and the request for tree cutting. We
also provided, through a subconsultant the Forest Evaluation Report and with the assistance of the landscape
architect, the Tree Replacement Plan.
I request that I be given delegation status in order that I can respond to any comments that Mr Elliott may make
and any questions that Council may have.
Bryan Whitehead, P. Eng.
Rural Development Consultants Limited
P. O. Box 40, 6615 1 Bth Sideroad
Schomberg, Ontario LOG 1T0
905-939-9509
_R_IDGL@sympatico.ca
2/23/2010
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