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Agenda - Council - 20070717REVISED COUNCIL AGENDA NO, 0748 TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2007 COUNCIL CNAMBERS AURORA TOWN HALL PUBLIC RELEASE 13/07/07 AuRoxA TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA NO. 07-18 Tuesday, July 17, 2007 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST II APPROVAL OF AGENDA RECOMMENDED: THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department be approved. 111 OPEN FORUM IV APPROVAL OF MINUTES Council Minutes of June 26, 2007, Meeting 07-16 pg. 1 Special Council - Public Planning Minutes of June 27, 2007, pg. 15 Meeting 07-17; and RECOMMENDED: THAT the Council minutes from meeting 07-16 and the Special Council - Public Planning minutes from meeting 07-17 be approved. Council Meeting No. 07-18 Tuesday, July 17, 2007 Page 2 of 17 V PRESENTATIONS (a) Presentation to Mr. Derek Hoffman, Participant 2007 Canadian Idol Competition and Presentation to Ms Alyssa Taylor, Winner 2007 Aurora Idol Competition VI PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS VII DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION VIII ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION IX DELEGATIONS a) Mr. Carmen Zambri Re: By-law 4938-07.T — No Parking on Moorcrest Drive, Batson Drive and Walton Drive b) Mr. Mark Reeves Re: By-law 4938-07.T — No Parking on Moorcrest Drive, Batson Drive and Walton Drive c) Mr. Chris Alexander, By-law Services Co-ordinator Re: Item 4 — Three Hour Parking X CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION X1 REGIONAL REPORT XIl NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION -COUNCILLORS P-1 D-1 D-2 Council Meeting No. 07-18 Page 3 of 17 Tuesday, July 17, 2007 Xlll READING OF BY-LAWS RECOMMENDED: THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1 st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and enacted: 4918-07.T BEING A BY-LAW to amend pg. B-1 Parking By-law 4574-043, as amended, with respect to parking on Birkshire Drive 4925-07.D BEING A BY-LAW to assume pg. B-2 above ground and below ground municipal services; to assume certain lands; and to establish highways (Sierra Homes Inc.) 4928-07.D BEING A BY-LAW to assume pg. B-3 above ground and below ground municipal services; to assume certain lands; and to establish highways (Spring Farm — Phase 1) 4931-07.E BEING A BY-LAW for establishing pg. B-4 and maintaining a system for collection, removal and disposal of garbage, other refuse, yard waste materials, recyclable materials including blue box materials and source separated organics in the Town of Aurora 4934.07. D BEING A BY-LAW to change the pg. B-18 name of Championship Circle to Championship Circle Place 4937-07.D BEING A BY-LAW to amend By-law pg. B-20 No. 2213-78, as amended, being the Zoning By-law of the Town of Aurora (Industrial Parkway Medical Dental Centre Inc. - Part Lot 76 and Part Road Allowance between Lots 75 and 76, Con 1 Whitchurch, D14-07-07) 4938-07.T BEING A BY-LAW to amend pg. B-23 Parking By-law 4574-04.T, as amended, with respect to parking on Moorcrest Drive. Batson Drive and Walton Drive Council Meeting No. 07-18 Tuesday, July 17, 2007 Page 4 of 17 4935-07.0 BEING A BY-LAW to confirm pg. B-24 actions by Council resulting from meeting 07-18 of July 17, 2007 XIV CLOSED SESSION None XV ADJOURNMENT Council Meeting No. 07-18 Page 5 of 17 Tuesday, July 17, 2007 AGENDA ITEMS 1. Special General Committee Meeting — Audit Committee Minutes pg. 20 No. 07-29 - Wednesday, June 27, 2007 RECOMMENDED: THAT the minutes of the Special General Committee Meeting 07-29 be received and the recommendations contained therein be adopted. 2. LSAC07-003 — Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting pg. 22 June 21, 2007 RECOMMENDED: THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting minutes from the June 21, 2007 meeting be received and the recommendations contained therein be adopted. 3. AAC07-003 — Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting pg. 27 July 4, 2007 RECOMMENDED: THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting minutes from the July 4, 2007 meeting be received and the recommendations contained therein be adopted. 4. TSAC07-04 — Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Minutes pg. 30 Item 8 — TSAC07-010 —Three Hour Parking (Deferred from June 26, 2007 Council Meeting) RECOMMENDED: THAT the current 24-hour parking limitation be reduced to three- hours on all streets in the Town of Aurora; and THAT parking in excess of three hours be permitted between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. daily; and THAT the three- hour parking limitation come into effect on January 1, 2008; and Council Meeting No. 07-18 Tuesday, July 17, 2007 Page 6 of 17 1 7 i:31 THAT staff be directed to implement a Town -wide advertising campaign through all available media outlets to thoroughly educate residents of the new limitation; and THAT should Council adopt the above recommendation, that $10,000.00 be allocated in the Public Works operational budget in 2007 for the purchase and installation of the required signage. FS07-031 — Budget Adjustment Utilization of Council Discretionary Reserve Fund RECOMMENDED: THAT report FS07-031 be received; and pg. 35 THAT Council authorize the withdrawal of up to $2,530,000 from the Council Discretionary Reserve Fund for the purpose of renovating the Aurora Heritage Centre. FS07-032 — Capital Fund Report to May 31, 2007 RECOMMENDED: pg. 41 THAT report FS07-032 - "Capital Fund Report to May 31, 2007" be received: and THAT Council authorize the re -allocation of capital project closing balances as identified in attachment #2 of this report. FS07-033 — Property Tax Assistance for Low -Income Seniors pg. 56 RECOMMENDED: THAT report FS07-033 be received for information; and THAT Council provide direction on this matter. FS07-034 — 2008 Budget Time Table and Presentation pg. 62 RECOMMENDED: THAT report FS07-034 be received; and THAT the 2008 Budget Timetable be adopted; and Council Meeting No. 07-18 Tuesday, July 17, 2007 Page 7 of 17 THAT the 2008 Budget be presented in the format as shown in attachments #8 and #9. 9. PW07-024 — Update to the Waste Collection By-law 4735-05.P pg. 75 for the Implementation of the Three Stream Waste Collection System RECOMMENDED: THAT Council receive report PW07-024 - "Update to the Waste Collection By -Law 4735-05.P for the Implementation of the Three Stream Waste Collection System" for information; and THAT Council approve By -Law 4931-07.E - "Being a by-law for establishing and maintaining a system for collection, removal and disposal of garbage, other refuse, yard waste materials, recyclable materials including blue box materials and source separated organics in the Town of Aurora". 10. PW07-027 — Acceptance of Municipal Services — Spring Farm pg. 104 [Minto Communities (Toronto)] — Phase I Registered Plan 65M-3678 RECOMMENDED: THAT Council accept the municipal services contained within Registered Plan 65M-3678 being Phase I of the Spring Farm (Minto Communities (Toronto) Inc.) Subdivision; and THAT Council enact By-law 4928-07.D for the assumption of the subject municipal services; and THAT the Acting Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a Certificate of Acceptance of Public Works for said lands as required under Section 3.10 of the Subdivision Agreement; and THAT notice to the homeowners be provided through the Notice Board advising them that the subject development has been assumed by the Town. Council Meeting No. 07-18 Tuesday, July 17, 2007 Page 8 of 17 11. PW07-028 — Acceptance of Municipal Services - pg. 109 Sierra Homes (Aurora) Inc. Registered Plan 65M-3705 RECOMMENDED: THAT Council accept the municipal services contained within Registered Plan 65M-3705 being Sierra Homes (Aurora) Inc. subdivision; and THAT Council enact By-law 4925-07.D for the assumption of the subject municipal services; and THAT the Acting Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a Certificate of Acceptance of Public Works for said lands as required under Section 3.10 of the Subdivision Agreement; and THAT the Treasurer be directed to reduce the municipal servicing securities held in relation to the Sierra Homes (Aurora) Inc. subdivision to $80,937.50; and THAT notice to the homeowners be provided through the Notice Board advising them that the subject development has been assumed by the Town. 12. PL07-086 — Proposed Change of Street Name Suffix from pg. 114 Championship Circle to Championship Circle Place RECOMMENDED: THAT the street name suffix of Championship Circle be changed to Championship Circle Place, located in the northwest quadrant of Yonge Street and Bloomington Road; and THAT Council enact By -Law 4934-07.D. to affect the said change. 13. PL07-088 — Request for Street Names pg. 122 Ballymore Development Corporation Part of Lot 71, Concession 1, 65M-2767 Files D09-04-04, D12-04-1A & D14-04-04 RECOMMENDED: THAT the following list of street names be allocated to the proposed internal streets within the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, D12-04-1A, Ballymore Development Corporation: Council Meeting No. 07-18 Page 9 of 17 Tuesday, July 17, 2007 Street "A" Lille Street "B" Annonay Street "C" Soleil Street"D" Beau 14. PL07-089 — Application for Minor Site Plan Approval pg. 128 1373737 Ontario Inc. Part of Lot 1, R.P. 68 45 Wellington Street East File D11-05-07 RECOMMENDED: THAT report PL07-089 be received as information. 15. PL07-066 — Application for Site Plan Approval pg. 134 Ridgewood Developments Inc. [formerly CDCL Developments (Aurora)] 15-35 Hollandview Trail Part Lot 82, Concession 1 EYS File D11-02-07 RECOMMENDED: THAT report PL07-066 be received as information; and THAT, subject to the resolution of all outstanding issues and the submission of all fees and securities, Council authorize the Director of Planning and Development Services or delegate to execute a Site Plan Agreement between the Owner and the Town of Aurora to permit the construction of a 5 storey residential building providing 153 units; and THAT three (3) additional units of servicing allocation be provided to the subject application from the Core Area Infill reserve. 16. PL07-090 — Application for Minor Site Plan Approval pg. 146 Sujata Sarah Kanianthra 42 Temperance Street Part Lot 20, Plan 9 as in R231166 File D11-07-07 RECOMMENDED: THAT report PL07-090 be received as information. Council Meeting No. 07-18 Tuesday, July 17, 2007 Page 10 of 17 17. PL07-091 — Zoning By-law Amendment Application pg. 153 Removal of (H) Holding Prefix Industrial Parkway Medical Dental Centre Inc. 520 Industrial Parkway South Part Lot 76 and Part Road Allowance Between Lots 75 and 76, Concession 1 File D14-07-07 (Related Site Plan File D11-05-06) RECOMMENDED: THAT Council, at the earliest possible date, enact By-law 4937-07.D to remove the Holding (H) Prefix from the lands described as 520 Industrial Parkway South being Part Lot 76 and Part Road Allowance between Lots 75 and 76, Concession 1 to allow the subject lands to be developed for office commercial purposes. 18. PW07-029 — Approval to Execute a Preservicing Agreement pg. 162 St. John's Road Subdivision Phase II & III File D12-00-01 RECOMMENDED: THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement between the Town of Aurora and St. John's Road Development Corporation to permit the servicing of the lands in St. John's Road Subdivision Phase II & III (D12-00-01) subject to the following conditions: (a) Issuance of the necessary Certificates of Approval from the Ministry of Energy and Environment and Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority for all the underground services; (b) Signing of the engineering plans for the construction of the municipal services; (c) Receipt of proof of insurance indemnifying the Town in an amount of $10,000,000; and (d) Receipt of engineering fees and securities in accordance with the standard procedures for subdivision developments in the amounts specified. Council Meeting No. 07-18 Tuesday, July 17, 2007 Page 11 of 17 19. PW07-030 — Request for Topsoil Permit for York Catholic pg. 179 District School Board RECOMMENDED: THAT Council authorize staff to issue topsoil permits for Blocks 1 and 2 on this site after the following conditions have been satisfied: • Approval of the erosion and sedimentation control plans by the Public Works and Leisure Services Departments, and the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority; and • Approval for the construction entrance; and • Receipt of necessary fees; and • THAT the topsoil permit for Block 1 be issued upon receipt of confirmation that the Record of Site Condition (RSC) pertaining to Block 1 has been received by the Ministry of Environment and posted on the Environmental Site Registry website; and • THAT the topsoil permit for Block 2 be issued upon receipt of confirmation that the Record of Site Condition (RSC) and the Risk Assessment pertaining to Block 2 have been received by the Ministry of Environment and posted on the Environmental Site Registry website; and • THAT if any remediation work needs to be conducted on Block 2 prior of the Record of Site Condition (RSC) a topsoil permit will not be required. 20. ADM07-010 — RFQ Results for Notice Board Advertising pg. 190 RECOMMENDED: THAT the report entitled `RFQ for Notice Board" be received; and THAT Council provide staff with approval to award and execute a four (4) year contract with the Era Banner newspaper; and THAT Council direct staff to budget for two (2) full Notice Board pages, weekly, in the 2008 budget. Council Meeting No. 07-18 Page 12 of 17 Tuesday, July 17, 2007 21. BA07-006 — Request for Sign Variance pg. 196 1 Henderson Drive, Dominion Grocery Store RECOMMENDED: THAT Council approve the request for a total of four wall signs for the Dominion Store at 1 Henderson Drive whereas the bylaw permits a maximum of one wall sign; and THAT Council approve an increased area of 48.0 square metres for wall signs whereas the bylaw permits a maximum of 34.7 square metres. 22. CS07-030 — Mobile Phones pg. 201 RECOMMENDED: THAT report CS07-030 be received; and THAT Council authorize the conversion of all remaining mobile phones to the Telus Mobility service plan. 23. CS07-032 — Aurora Community Arboretum — Community pg. 208 Partnership RECOMMENDED: THAT report CS07-032 be received; and THAT Council formally recognize the Aurora Community Arboretum as a Volunteer Group. 24. GS07-033 —Noise Exemption Request— Circon Construction Corp. pg. 210 RECOMMENDED: THAT an exemption to Section 2 of Schedule "B" of the Town Noise By- law be granted to Circon Construction Corporation to work beyond 7:00 p.m. on July 19th at their site located at 669 Wellington St. E.; and THAT Circon Construction Corp. be requested to notify the homeowners in the area of the site of the proposed work. Council Meeting No. 07-18 Tuesday, July 17, 2007 25. 26. 27 LS07-026 — Brookvalley Development (Aurora) RECOMMENDED: Page 13 of 17 pg. 213 THAT Council receive the estimated maintenance costs for the Entrance Feature component of the subject subdivision; and THAT Council provide staff with direction regarding the proposed upgrades to entrance features, landscaping and community mailbox areas on Town lands. LS07-027 — Tender LS2007-83 — Cenotaph Restoration Project pg. 232 RECOMMENDED: THAT Council award Tender LS2007-83 - Cenotaph Restoration Project to 886338 Ontario Inc. (O/A The Granite Works) in the amount of $108,332.00. LS07-028 — Aurora Heritage Centre Heating, Ventilation and pg. 236 Air Conditioning (HVAC) RECOMMENDED: THAT Council provide direction to staff. 28. PL07-092 — Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of pg. 239 Condominium Applications Stirling Cook Aurora Inc. 13777, 13795, 13815 Yonge Street and 74 Old Bloomington Road Lots 17, 18, 19, 20 Plan 166 Northeast Corner of Yonge Street and Bloomington Road Files D14-13-06 and D07-02-06 RECOMMENDED: THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Zoning By- law Amendment and Draft Plan of Condominium Applications, D14-13-06 and D07-02-06, scheduled for a second Public Planning Meeting, at the earliest on August 14, 2007. Council Meeting No. 07-18 Tuesday, July 17, 2007 Page 14 of 17 29. CS07-031 — Computer Room Redesign & Renovations pg. 245 RECOMMENDED: THAT the report CS07-031 be received; and THAT the RFP submitted by Base General Contracting Ltd. in the amount of $79,979 plus tax, for the Computer Room Environmental Redesign & Renovations be approved. 30. Motion tabled by Councillor Granger pg. 248 Re: Operational Budgetary Needs for the 2007 Aurora Farmers' Market RECOMMENDED: THAT Council provide direction on the following suggested motion: WHEREAS the Town's 2007 approved budget did not include any operating revenue allocated to the continuation of the 2007 Aurora Farmers' Market; and WHEREAS it is now determined that the Farmers' Market is to continue in the downtown core area; and WHEREAS the Aurora Farmers' Market will add a positive economic, and cultural community benefit to the vitality of the Aurora downtown core, meeting important Town Strategic Master Plan goals; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council allocate $5,000 towards the operating and development of the 2007 Aurora Farmers' Market and request staff to find the funds now because the Farmers' Market is currently in high need to establish the next necessary steps to make this operation successful; and THAT Council include the Aurora Farmers' Market for budgetary consideration in the upcoming 2008 budget process to ensure its continued success and economic benefit to the Town and the downtown core. Council Meeting No. 07-18 Page 15 of 17 Tuesday, July 17, 2007 31. Memorandum from the Mayor's Office pg. 250 Re: E-mails from Residents Concerning Water Ban/Water Supply (Tabled by Mayor Morris) RECOMMENDED: THAT the memorandum from the Mayor's Office concerning the water ban/water supply be received for information. 32. Resolution from the City of Vaughan pg. 263 Re: Support of Bus Rapid Transit on Yonge Street and the Yonge Street Subway Extension to the Richmond Hill (Langstaff) Centre RECOMMENDED: THAT the resolution from the City of Vaughan regarding support of Bus Rapid Transit on Yonge Street and the Yonge Street subway extension to the Richmond Hill (Langstaff) Centre be received for information. 33. Resolution from York Region pg. 267 Re: Toronto Pearson International Airport and Proposed Pickering Airport RECOMMENDED: THAT the following resolution from York Region be received and endorsed: WHEREAS on March 30, 2007 the Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA) made a presentation to York Region Council on the status of airport travel demand to and from Pearson International Airport as well as the need for fair and equitable rents at the airport, and the increasing demand for a Regional Airport System in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA); AND WHEREAS from 2002 to 2005 the GTAA hosted and facilitated regularly scheduled inter -municipal meetings for the proposed Pickering Airport. Regional staff and local municipal staff from the Town of Markham and Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville participated in the Pickering Advisory Committee, Community Communications Working Group, and Government Affairs Working Group meetings facilitated by the GTAA; AND WHEREAS Regional Planning staff have reported to Council on the milestone events for the proposed Pickering Airport (Clause 7, Report No. 4 of the Planning and Economic Development Committee 2005, Clause 7, Report No. 7 of the Planning and Economic Development Committee 2003); Council Meeting No. 07-18 Tuesday, July 17, 2007 Page 16 of 17 AND WHEREAS the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and York Region are experiencing significant population and employment growth that requires additional air transportation capacity and services to meet forecasts set out in the Provincial "Places to Grove' Plan; AND WHEREAS Pearson International Airport has a finite capacity that will be reached between 2008 and 2030 and there is a significant need to enhance airport capacity and service particularly within the GTA east area, specifically the potential development of Pickering Airport; AND WHEREAS airports and airport services provide significant economic and community benefits by generating jobs, attracting new businesses, and increasing assessment growth; AND WHEREAS the Federal Government is responsible for airport development, regulations and levying fair and equitable rents; IT IS THEREFORE RECOMMENDED THAT: 1. a) The Federal Government be strongly urged to initiate the Federal Environmental Assessment process for the proposed Pickering Airport to ensure its timely completion; and b) The Federal Government be advised that York Region supports fair and equitable rents for airports, specifically Pearson International. 2. A copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Federal Government, Transport Canada, the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, Region of Durham, Durham Region Local Municipalities, York Region Local Municipalities and the Province of Ontario. 34. Resolution from the Town of Markham pg. 271 Re: York Durham EA Update and Waste Diversion Opportunities RECOMMENDED: THAT the resolution from the Town of Markham regarding the York Durham EA Update and Waste Diversion Opportunities be received for information. Council Meeting No. 07-18 Tuesday, July 17, 2007 Page 17 of 17 35. Resolution from the City of Vaughan pg. 279 Re: Support of the Provincial Action Plan for Rapid Transit MoveOntario 2020 RECOMMENDED: THAT the resolution from the City of Vaughan regarding Support of the Provincial Action Plan for Rapid Transit MoveOntario 2020 be received for information. 36. Motion Pertaining to By-law 4938-07.T — No Parking on pg. 282 Moorcrest Drive, Batson Drive and Walton Drive (Tabled by Councillor Marsh) RECOMMENDED: THAT Council provide direction on this matter. COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 AURORA TOWN OFAURORA COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NO. 07-16 Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Tuesday, June 26, 2007 ATTENDANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Morris in the Chair; Councillors Buck (arrived 7:10 p.m.), Collins-Mrakas, Gaertner, Granger (arrived 8:25 p.m.), MacEachern (arrived 8:25 p.m.), Marsh, McRoberts and Wilson. MEMBERS ABSENT None OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate Services/Town Clerk, Director of Building, Director of Leisure Services, Director of Planning, Acting Director of Public Works, Director of Financial Services/ Treasurer, Town Solicitor and Council/Committee Secretary. Mayor Morris called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor McRoberts declared an interest in item 9(ga) by virtue of his employer being the York Region District School Board and did not take part in or vote on any questions in this regard or attempt in any way to influence the voting on such questions. APPROVAL OFAGENDA . n Moved by Councillor Marsh Seconded by Councillor Collins-Mrakas THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department, with the following additional items, be approved: ➢ Delegation (d) Ms Denise Tierney, Executive Assistant - CHATS Item 24 - Correspondence from Susan Walmer & Planning Committee, Aurora Community Historica Fair Re: Letter of Appreciation for Supporting the 2007 Histories Fair (Tabled by Mayor Morris) CARRIED 111 OPEN FORUM Mr. John Nimmo expressed concerns about the Town of Aurora Council going into closed session to discuss property matters. Mayor Morris confirmed with the assurance of the Town Solicitor that this is normal practice and no codes or procedures have been breeched in any way. Mr. Errol Stein addressed Council to express his concerns with regard to the number of speeding tickets being issued in Aurora, specifically along St. John's Sideroad and he suggested that more traffic law enforcement officers should focus their efforts onto the 400 series highways. -1- COUNCIL - JULY 17., 2007 Council Meeting No. 07-16 Page 2 of 14 Tuesday, June 26, 2007 IV ADOPTION OF MINUTES Council Minutes of June 12, 2007, Meeting 07.15 Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Marsh THAT the Council minutes from meeting 07-15 be approved. CARRIED V PRESENTATIONS a) Presentation from Ms Melodie McKay, Manager of Programs and Community Development, to Honour Sheri Bridel's Retirement Ms McKay advised Council of the retirement of Ms Sheri Bridel, and advised that Ms Bridal has been a thoroughly dedicated, hard working and well loved employee with the Leisure Services Department since 1988. Ms McKay extended a heartfelt thank you and congratulations on behalf of the Leisure Services Department and wished Ms Brides the best of luck and happiness in her future. Ms McKay was joined by Mayor Morris to present Ms Brdel with a framed painting of Salamander Pond in honour of her 19 years of exceptional service. b) Mr. Chris Catania, Youth and Community Development Coordinator to Present the Canada Day Youth Award Mr. Chris Catania, Youth and Community Development Coordinator, advised Council of the many exceptional contributions and outstanding achievements of Mr. Bryan Lin within the youth community. Mr. Catania advised that Mr. Lin has stepped into the roles of Editor in Chief of his school newsletter; Founder and President of "Reach for the Top Organization", Student -Peer Tutor; Volunteer at Bloorview Kids Rehab Centre, Toronto Western Hospital, Doors Open Aurora and the Canadian Cancer Society, Mr. Catania also advised that Mr. Lin is the Chair of the 2006-2007 Aurora Youth Action Committee which addresses issues and trends that currently affect the lives of youth in Aurora. Mayor Morris joined Mr. Catania in presenting the Canada Day Youth Award to Mr. Bryan Lin and congratulated him for his many contributions which demonstrate initiative, commitment, leadership and pride. VI PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS Councillor Wilson reminded Council and the public about the Aurora Farmer's Market which takes place every Saturday morning from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Temperance Street parking lot. The Market will run this year until the end of October for the first time. Councillor Wilson encouraged residents to come out and support local vendors selling a variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, farm fresh meats and handmade jeweilery and other crafts. 1. Councillor Marsh advised that MPP Belinda Stronach has recently gone for surgery to combat breast cancer and, on behalf of all members of Council and the Mayor, extended warmest wishes and a speedy recovery to Ms Stronach. Mayor Morris advised that, prior to this meeting, the Aurora Youth Soccer Club and the Leisure Services Department held a grand opening ceremony to celebrate the newly installed Artificial Turf Soccer Field at Sheppard's Bush, 93 -2- COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 Council Meeting No. 07.16 Page 3 of 14 Tuesday, June 26, 2007 Industrial Parkway South. Mayor Morris advised that Mr. Ron Weese, President of the Aurora Youth Soccer Club, presented the Town with the first of three instalments of $20,000 in support of this positive initiative which sets the bar for durability, extended use and player safety. Mayor Morris thanked the Aurora Youth Soccer Club and congratulated the Director of Leisure Services and staff for their efforts in bringing this project to completion. Mayor Morris advised that the Leisure Services - Special Events staff are working busily to bring the Aurora residents a very special, bigger and better Canada Day Celebration this year with many new surprises and all are welcome and encouraged to visit and take part in this occasion. Mayor Morris also advised that staff are working to assemble a Canada Day Parade committee to explore the feasibility of holding the Canada Day Parade next year. Mayor Morris advised that the Town is aware of the large number of residents who had no water on the evening of June 25, 2007. Mayor Morris advised that staff worked through the night to restore services and determine the cause, which was the result of high demand and limited supply due to dry whether conditions. Councillor Buck advised that despite Ms Stronach's recent surgery and treatment, the formerly scheduled event "From the Hill to the Grill" charity BBQ for the Aurora Seniors' Centre, will still take place on July 28, 2007 from 11:D0 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. VII DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1(6), 1(14), 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23 were identified for discussion. Vlll ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Moved by Councillor Collins-Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Buck 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: 10. EDAC07-04— Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes June 14, 2007 THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting minutes from the June 14, 2007 meeting be received and the recommendations contained therein be adopted. 12. PW07-023 — Fleet Services Vehicle Use Review THAT Fleet Services continue to purchase replacement vehicles/equipment with shared use as a primary consideration in the option choices, size, and type of vehicle/equipment being purchased; and THAT Fleet Services continue to purchase outright replacement vehicles and equipment while continuing to review the lease option regularly for any potential changes in feasibility and monetary savings in the future; and THAT new vehicle acquisitions be justified and financed for the initial purchase by the user department making the request. -3- COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 Council Meeting No. 07-16 Page 4 of 14 Tuesday, June 26, 2007 13. PW07-025 — Award of Contract for Consulting Services - Reconstruction of Hawthorne Lane— Results of Request for Proposals THAT the Acting Director of Public Works be authorized to sign an Engineering Agreement with Totten Sims Hubicki Associates Limited for the provision of consulting services for the preliminary and detail d9pign for the reconstruction of Hawthorne Lane at a cost not to exceed $23,080.00 exclusive of GST; and THAT the variance in funding for this project be funded by the transfer of $4,080.00 from 2007 Capital Project No. 31049 (Design for Engineering Services Projects). CARRIED IX DELEGATIONS a) Ms Melissa Kimura Re: Interchange for Sweden, National Night - July 25, 2007 Ms Melissa Kimura of Children's International Summer Villages (CISV), explained that CISV is a world-wide organization promoting peace and understanding through children around the world. Ms Kimura advised that CISV is holding a National Night for families and delegates on exchange from Sweden. Ms Kimura advised that this night will feature delicacies from Sweden and Canada, as well as many other cultural traditions and interests. Ms Kimura requested that the Town of Aurora support this event by allowing the CISV to use the Aurora Seniors' Centre to host this event on July 25, 2007, between the hours of 5:00 p.m, and 11:00 p.m. Ms Kimura requested that the Town permit the use of the kitchen, auditorium, multipurpose room, table and chairs, dishes and an LCD/DVD player with a screen within the Aurora Seniors' Centre. Moved by Councillor Buck . Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information. CARRIED b) Ms Vail Stone of Words Alive Re: Request for Contribution toward Words Alive - Literary Festival Ms Vail Stone spoke about the value of writers and literacy and she advised that Words Alive is a non-profit organization which has been set up to promote literacy and to provide venues and activities for novice writers to be stimulated and supported in finding their talents and refining them with the proper tools and encouragement. Ms Stone advised that Words Alive is planning to hold the first Literary Festival in York Region and that she has received tremendous support for this initiative from businesses, residents, publishers, writers, the Arts Council and many others. Ms Stone advised that the festival will feature activities, work shops, contests, story tellers, writers groups, notable published authors, book stores and libraries to promote the joy of writing and reading. The Festival is anticipated to be held on September 29, 2007 at the Sharon Temple which is located at 18974 Leslie Street, Sharon, Ontario. Ms Stone requested that the Town of Aurora contribute the funds to pay for marketing and for two laptop computers which will be first place prizes in writing contests. -4- COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 Council Meeting No. 07.16 Tuesday, June 26, 2007 Page 5 of 14 Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Marsh THAT the delegation be referred to staff and that the Leisure Services Advisory Committee review the Town's Grant Policy and bring back a report on the possible expansion of the policy to include groups that don't fulfill the 60% residency requirements, however do provide significant contribution to Aurora. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Marsh Seconded by Councillor Buck THAT the request of the delegate for Contribution toward Words Alive - Literary Festival anticipated to be held on September 29, 2007 be received; and THAT staff be requested to assist with advertising for this event in the Town 's Notice Board. CARRIED c) Ms Amy Vermond, PR Representative of Playground Committee Machell's Corners Housing Co-operative Inc. And Mr. Brian Remmy of Aurora Home Depot Re: Item 7 - Rotary Club Donation to the Town of Aurora Notice of Motion from Councillor Granger Ms Amy Vermond of Machell's Corners Housing Co-operative advised that the community within the Machell's Corners Co-operative lost its playground several years ago, due to unsafe conditions and she advised that with the help of the Home Depot Playground Build Program - Kaboom, the community is organizing a one -day blitz on Thursday, July 19, 2007, to build a playground. Ms Vermond advised that there is a large number of children in this community and that the need for a playground to be constructed in this area is very strong. She also added that there are many organizations and volunteers who are assisting and contributing to this very worthy initiative. Ms Vermond requested that the Town of Aurora support this community event by contributing. Mr. Brian Remmy of Aurora Home Depot commended the residents of Machell's Corners for their tremendous fundralsing efforts and he advised that Home Depot is happy to give back to the community and will be providing many volunteers toward this project. Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor MacEachern THAT item 7 be brought forward at this time. CARRIED 7. Motion from Councillor Granger Rotary Club Donation to the Town of Aurora (Deferred from June 19, 2007 General Committee meeting - Item 22) Moved by Councillor Granger Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT Council adopt the following resolution: WHEREAS this year the Rotary Club of Aurora will be donating 10% of the profits back to the Town of Aurora from three community beer garden special events, Celebrate Aurora, Canada Day and the Ribfest; and -5- COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 Council Meeting No. 07-16 Page 6 of 14 Tuesday, June 26, 2D07 WHEREAS these moneys will be allocated to a general Town financial account which can contribute to an overall surplus of funds that can be recognized by the Treasurer; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council allocate $2,000 qs a donation towards the "CHFT Charitable Foundation-Machell's Corners Park Fund": and THAT staff identify the source of funding. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Marsh Seconded by Councillor MacEachern THAT the Procedural By-law be waived in order to bring forward By-law 4929-07.D. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Collins-Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the following listed by-law be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and enacted: 4929-07.D BEING A BY-LAW to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 68 (York Region Catholic School Board) Wellington Street East CARRIED Moved by Councillor Collins-Mrakas Seconded by Councillor MacEachern THAT the Procedural By-law be waived In order to bring forward By-law 4919-07.D. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Collins-Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the following listed by-law be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and enacted: 4919-07.D BEING A BY-LAW to amend Bylaw 2213-78, as amended, being the Zoning By-law of the Town of Aurora Files: D09- 02-05 and D14-11.05 (15320 Bayview Avenue Holdings Limited) CARRIED Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Granger THAT item 18 be brought forward at this time. CARRIED COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 Council Meeting No, 07-16 Page 7 of 14 Tuesday, June 26, 2007 18. LS07-025 — Ballymore Development (Bathurst) Corp. Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor MacEachern THAT Council receive the correspondence from Ballymore Development (Bathurst) Corp. as information; and THAT condition #21 be amended to strike reference to indoor recreation as shown on Schedule'A'. CARRIED Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Granger THAT By-law 4927-07.D be brought forward for consideration at this point. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Collins-Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the following listed by-law be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and enacted: 4927-07.D BEING A BY-LAW to amend Bylaw 2213-78, as amended, being the Zoning By-law of the Town of Aurora. Files D14- 04-04 and D12-04-1A (Part of Lot 71, Concession 1, Bathurst Street and Bloomington Road) CARRIED X CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION 1. General Committee Meeting Minutes No.'07-28 Tuesday, June 19, 2007 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 07-28 TUESDAY, JUNE 19 2007 (6) PL07-081 — Application for Minor Site Plan Approval 1530768 Ontario Inc. Part Lot 86, Con. 1, Part 1, 65R-26049 File D11.04-07 Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor MacEachern THAT report PL07-081 be received as information. CARRIED (14) LS07-022 —Aurora Heritage Centre — Results of Public Open House Meeting Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor MacEachern THAT based on the results of the Public.Open House Meeting held May 31, 2007 at the Aurora Heritage Centre, staff be directed to proceed with the preparation of tender documents and specifications and commence the public tendering process for the proposed renovations of the Aurora Heritage Centre. CARRIED -7- COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 Council Meeting No. 07-16 Tuesday, June 26, 2007 Moved by Councillor Gaertner Page 8 of 14 Seconded by Councillor Collins-Mrakas THAT staff provide a schedule for renovations to Church Street School at the July 17, 2007 Council meeting. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor McRoberts THAT a Terms of Reference for the Arts and Cultural Committee be drafted and presented at the August 14, 2007 Council meeting. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Collins-Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT the balance of the minutes of the General Committee Meeting 07- 28 be received and the recommendations contained therein be adopted. CARRIED Item 14 was brought forward for consideration at this point in the meeting. 14. ADM07-008 — Parking Lot Lighting Dispute — Mosaics Condominium and Canadian Tire Corporation Moved by Councillor Suck Seconded by Councillor McRoberts THAT Council direct that the Town take no further actions with regard to the resolution of the lighting dispute between the Mosaics Condominium Corporation and Canadian Tire Corporation as the dispute is a private matter and the Town has no authority or obligation with regards to the matter. DEFEATED Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Marsh THAT the traffic concerns raised at the meeting be referred to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee. CARRIED Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Marsh THAT York Region Transit be requested to look at placing a YRT stop at Murray Drive. CARRIED Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Marsh THAT staff be requested to provide assistance to residents regarding the dispute resolution process with respect to the lighting issues at Mosaics Condominium and Canadian Tire Corporation. CARRIED -8- COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 Council Meeting No. 07.16 Tuesday, June 26, 2007 Moved by Councillor MacEachern Page 9 of 14 Seconded by Councillor Marsh THAT staff be requested to provide an estimate for yearly operating costs associated with assuming the responsibility for the maintenance of the three lights which are currently under dispute between Mosaics Condominium and Canadian Tire Corporation. 11 CARRIED Councillor Buck left the meeting at 10:30 p.m. Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Granger THAT the meeting be extended past 10:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. CARRIED 2. CS07-025 — Council Pending List (Deferred from June 19, 2007 General Committee Meeting - Item 18) Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor MacEachern THAT report CS07-025 be received for information purposes. CARRIED 3. FS07-027 — 2007 First Quarter Operating Report (Deferred from June 19, 2007 General Committee Meeting - Item 17) Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor MacEachern THAT the budget adjustments as identified in Attachment 2 to report FS07-027 be adopted. AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the recommendation, it was: Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Granger THAT staff provide a complement report on the various vacancies as shown in the First Quarter Report, and include it in the next Quarterly Report at the August 14, 2007 Council meeting. CARRIED The main motion was CARRIED as amended 4. Correspondence from Councillor Buck Re: Artificial Turf (Tabled by Councillor MacEachern) (Deferred from June 19, 2007 General Committee Meeting - Item 20) Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the correspondence from Councillor Buck, regarding Artificial Turf, be received for information. CARRIED MOB COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 Council Meeting No. 07-16 Tuesday, June 26, 2007 Page 10 of 14 5. Correspondence from the Director of Corporate Services Re: Item 4—Correspondence from Councillor Buck regarding Comments Made in Open Forum Pertaining to Artificial Turf (Deferred from June 19, 2007 General Committee Meeting - Item 24) Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Marsh THAT the correspondence from the Director of Corporate Services - Item 4 - Correspondence from Councillor Buck regarding Artificial Turf, be received for information. CARRIED 6. Memo from the Acting Director of Public Works Re: Hawthorne Lane Service Connections (Tabled by Mayor Morris) (Deferred from June 19, 2007 General Committee Meeting - Item 21) Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Collins-Mrakas THAT the memo from the Acting Director of Public Works, regarding Hawthorne Lane Service Connections, be received for information. CARRIED 8. EAC07-05 — Environmental Advisory Committee Minutes — June 7, 2007 Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Collins-Mrakas THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting minutes from the June 7, 2007 meeting be received and the recommendations contained therein be adopted. CARRIED . Councillor McRoberts, having previously declared a pecuniary interest in item 9(9a), did not take part in*or vote on any questions in this regard or attempt in any way to influence the voting on such questions. 9. HAG07.04 — Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes — June 11, 2007 Moved by Councillor Collins-Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Marsh THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting minutes from the June 11, 2007 meeting be received and the recommendations contained therein be adopted. CARRIED 11. TSAC07.04 -Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Minutes —June 13, 2007 , Moved by Councillor Marsh Seconded by Councillor Wilson (8) TSAC07-010— Three Hour Parking THAT report TSAC07-010 — Three Hour Parking be deferred to the July 17, 2007 Council meeting. CARRIED -10- COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 Council Meeting No. 07-16 Tuesday, June 26, 2007 Moved by Councillor MacEachern Page 11 of 14 Seconded by Councillor Marsh THAT the balance of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting minutes from the June 13, 2007 meeting be received and the recommendations contained therein be adopted. CARRIED 15, Memorandum from GAO Re: Gateway Signage - Ad Hoc Committee Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor McRoberts THAT a Gateway Signage - Ad Hoc Committee be formed, consisting of the following staff and Council representatives: • Economic Development Officer • Councillor Granger • Councillor Wilson • Mayor Morris CARRIED 16. ADM07-009 — York Region Northern 6 Municipalities Memorandum of Understanding regarding Joint Waste Collection Contract Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Memorandum of Understanding necessary for implementation of the York Region Northern 6 Municipalities Waste Collection Contract in concert with the other five municipalities of the Northern 6 Municipalities of York Region to ensure administrative management of the contract; and THAT a copy of this report, along with the Council extract, be sent to the Clerks of the five other York Region Northern 6 Municipalities, being Newmarket, Whitchurch-Stouffvilie, King, East Gwillimbury and Georgina. CARRIED 17. LS07-024— Brookvalley Developments (Aurora) 14425 Bayview Avenue, Aurora Part of Lot 15, Concession 2, E.Y.S Files D14.06-05 & D12.05.02A Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor MacEachern THAT the item be referred back to the Director of Leisure Services for further review and to report back to the July 17, 2007 Council meeting with an estimated cost for the maintenance of the proposed upgrades; to entrance features, landscaping and additional costing for the proposed trash receptacles at the community mailbox areas on Town=lands; and THAT such report also advise if the Town is responsible for wooden acoustic fencing on any other town owned lands, similar to that proposed in this application. CARRIED -11- COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 Council Meeting No. 07.16 Tuesday, June 26, 2007 Moved by Councillor Marsh Page 12 of 14 Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT the meeting be extended for an additional 15 minutes. CARRIED 19. Correspondence from PowerStream Re: PowerStream Head Office (Tabled by Mayor Morris) Moved by Councillor Marsh m Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT the item be referred to the Mayor and the CAO to review and come back with recommendations to Council. CARRIED 20. Correspondence from York Region 55+ Games Re: Request for Support Towards 2007 Events (Tabled by Mayor Morris) Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Marsh THAT the correspondence from York Region 55+ Games be received for information. CARRIED 21. Correspondence from Mariann Frappambino Re: Parking Lot Safety Rules Update - Light of Christ Catholic School (Tabled by Mayor Morris) Moved by Councillor Collins-Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Marsh THAT the correspondence from Mariann Frappambino be received for information. CARRIED 22. Correspondence from York Region Re: Notice of Construction: North Richmond Hill Elevated Storage Tank - 50 to 100 Bloomington Road West, Aurora (Tabled by Mayor Morris) Moved by Councillor Granger Seconded by Councillor Marsh THAT the correspondence from York Region be received for information. CARRIED 23. Correspondence from M&M Meat Shops Re: Letter of Appreciation for Supporting the 2007 M&M Meat Shops Charity BBQ on May 12, 2007 (Tabled by Mayor Morris) Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT the correspondence from M&M Meat Shops be received for information. CARRIED -12- COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 Council Meeting No. 07.16 Page 13 of 14 Tuesday, June 26, 2007 24. Correspondence from Susan Walmer & Planning Committee, Aurora Community Historica Fair Re: Letter of Appreciation for Supporting the 2007 Historica Fair (Tabled by Mayor Morris) Moved by Councillor Collins-Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Granger THAT the letter of appreciation from Susan Walmer & Planning Committee regarding the Historica Fair be received for information. CARRIED XI REGIONAL REPORT No report was provided. XII NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION— COUNCILLORS Councillor McRoberts suggested that it might be more efficient to establish an "Information and correspondence file" for the Councillors' Office to allow all members of Council to review and be aware pertinent information, without it going to Council meetings for formal consideration. Mayor Morris advised that this initative could be seen as less accessible for the public. Councillor Granger gave notice of motion pertaining to operational budgetary requirements for the Aurora Farmers Market. Xlll READING OFBY-LAWS Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Collins-Mrakas THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and enacted: 4917-07.D BEING A BY-LAW to exempt Blocks 26, 28,33, 35and 36, Plan 65M-3850, from the Part Lot Control provisions as provided in subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended. (Aspen Ridge Homes (Aurora) Ltd. D12-PLC-02-07) 4933-07.D BEING A BY-LAW to amend By-law 3777-96-07.D - Planning Delegation Authority 4930-07.0 BEING A BY-LAW to confirm actions by Council resulting from the meeting of June 26, 2007 CARRIED NOTE: By-laws 4929-07.13, 4919-07.D and 4927.07.1) were read three times and enacted at an earlier point in this meeting. -13- COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 Council Meeting No. 07-16 Page 14 of 14 Tuesday, June 26, 2007 XIV CLOSED SESSION Legal, Property, Security of Property and Personal Matters Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Granger THAT the Closed Session to consider legal, property, security of property and personal matters, be deferred to the Special Council - Public Planning meeting on Wednesday, June 27, 2007. CARRIED XV ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor MacEachern THAT the meeting be adjourned at 11:50 p.m. CARRIED PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR BOB PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK -14- COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 AiJRORA TOWN OF AURORA SPECIAL COUNCIL - PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING MINUTES NO. 07-17 Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Wednesday, June 27, 2007 ATTENDANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Morris In the Chair; Councillors Buck, Collins- Mrakas, Gaertner, Granger, MacEachern, Marsh, McRoberts and Wilson MEMBERS ABSENT None OTHER ATTENDEES Director of Planning, Policy Planner, Acting Planner, Administrative Co-ordinator/Deputy Clerk and Council/ Committee Secretary The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m. I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. H APPROVAL OFAGENDA Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Granger THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department be approved as presented. CARRIED III PLANNING APPLICATIONS Mayor Morris outlined the procedures that would be followed in the conduct of the public meeting. The Deputy Clerk confirmed that appropriate notice had been given and that signs had been posted on the subject properties in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Planning Act. . -15- COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 Special Council — Public Planning Minutes No. 07.17 Page 2 Wednesday, June 27, 2007 PL07.087 -Zoning By-law Amendment Application Robert Delcourt and Rut Chan Lin 268 Kennedy Street West Part Lot 79, Concession 1 King, Part 4, 65R-27428 File D14-05-07 Plannina Staff The Acting Planner provided a description of the application and reviewed the contents of the report, outlining the location of the property and current uses of the subject and surrounding lands. The Planner advised that this application f to amend the zoning on the subject lands was submitted to permit a 3 lot, infill residential development and that the subject rezoning application is in keeping with the objectives and policies contained within the Official Plan. The Acting Planner also advised that the site specific zoning by-law would include building setbacks and lot coverage to ensure compatibility with the surrounding neighbourhood and that, as a condition of severance, the applicant will be required to enter into a Development Agreement with the Town to ensure that the lands will be developed in accordance with the tree preservation and municipal engineering standards and their compliance with the Implementing By-law. The Acting Planner advised that staff and outside parties have no objection to the subject application, therefore it is recommended that, should Council determine there is merit in the proposal and subject to public comments received, Council approve the application in principle subject to the approval of a consent application. Applicant/Agent Mr. David Amborski, consultant on behalf of the resident addressed Council to advise that the applicant fully concurs with the recommendations and content of the staff report, and he advised that he would be available to answer questions and assist in any way possible through the deliberations on this matter. Public Comments There were no members of the public in attendance to comment on the application. The public portion of the meeting closed at 7:40 p.m. and Council's deliberations began. Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT Council approve the application in principle subject to approval by the Committee of Adjustment for the severance of the 3 lots; and THAT the applicant be required to enter into a development agreement with the Town of Aurora and that issues raised in the report be addressed through that process, including, but not limited to the following: ➢ THAT a minimum disturbance in land form character, design and construction be maintained through the best management practices; and ➢ THAT the condition of approval of the future severance application be subject to an exterior design of the proposed dwellings as approved by the Community Planner to ensure compatibility with the neighbouring homes; and -16- COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 Special Council — Public Planning Minutes No. 07-17 Page 3 Wednesday, June 27, 2007 ➢ THAT tree preservation measures be implemented ddting the development of the lots to ensure the protection and viability of the hedgerow vegetation; and ➢ THAT the owner agrees to fulfill the Kennedy Street cost sharing agreement obligations prior to the execution of the development agreement; and 11 ➢ THAT a permit for the decommissioning of the septic system be required. CARRIED 2. PL07.065 — Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Drive -Through Policies & By-law Provision Additions Files D09-01.07 & D14-06-07 Planning Staff The Policy Planner advised that, in order to address development pressures related to drive -through facilities adjacent to residential uses, staff are initiating official plan and zoning by-law amendments that are intended to better regulate the integration of these uses, identify areas where drive -through facilities should be prohibited all together and develop policies and by-law provisions with respect to facility design, mitigation measures and vehicle stacking. The Policy Planner advised that staff are recommending a minimum distance separation between drive -through facilities and residential land of 30 metres and that the Town's Official Plan Amendment No. 66, which currently prohibits drive -through restaurants in the Town's "Historic Core," be extended to include the prohibition of all drive -through facilities in the "Historic Core," as they are not compatible with the pedestrian oriented setting. The Policy Planner advised that, when a similar policy was initiated in Toronto, the 30 metre distance separation was challenged by various appellants and the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) decision upheld the proposed 30 metre distance separation. The Policy Planner concluded by advising that Council has received a number of recommendations in this report and have also been made aware of some of the stacking and design requirements being used in other municipalities and that staff are seeking clear direction from Council on which provisions they believe would be beneficial for the inclusion in the implementing documents. Applicant/Agent There is no outside applicant this is a Town generated application. Public Comments Mr. Maurice Luchich, project Manager for Tim Horton's Restaurants, addressed Council to express his support for the application and advised that there are similar initiatives being considered at the Tim Horton's head office in order 'to improve efficiency to insure customer satisfaction. Mr. Luchich expressed concern with regard to the 30 metre distance from all abutting residential properties and advised that this is an excessive amount of land for an establishment to sacrifice, suggesting that it could deter many drive -through establishments from choosing to locate in Aurora. Mr. Luchich requested that the set -back distance be reviewed and reduced where possible. -17- COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 Special Council — Public Planning Minutes No. 07.17 Page 4 Wednesday, June 27, 2007 The public portion of the meeting closed at 9:10 p.m. and Council's deliberations began. Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Wilson THAT staff continue to pursue amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law with respect to Drive -Through Policies & By-law Provision and that the following points be considered: ➢ Urban design guidelines be considered as a means of imposing form and function of drive -through establishments; ➢ The number of stacking lanes be specified; ➢ Multiple windows be further considered; ➢ 30 metre setbacks be further considered and adjusted by staff, if deemed appropriate; ➢ Prohibition of all drive -through establishments on Yonge Street; ➢ Car washes be included in the definition of drive -through establishments; ➢ Prohibition of all drive -through establishments in the Historic Core; ➢ Further consideration be given to address drive -through establishments in plaza settings on Yonge Street; TAT staff consult with the Aurora Chamber of Commerce and continue to gather input as the process evolves; and THAT the draft policy be presented to the Economic Development Committee for review and input. CARRIED XIV CLOSED SESSION Moved by Councillor Collins-Mrakas Seconded by Councillor MacEachern THAT the rules of procedure be suspended to permit Council to convene into a closed session to address the closed session to discuss personal security of property, property and legal matters, which were deferred from the June 26, 2007 Council meeting. On a recorded vote the resolution was CARRIED YEAS: 9 NAYS: 0 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Buck, Collins-Mrakas, Gaertner, Granger, MacEachern, Marsh, McRoberts, Wilson and Mayor Morris VOTING NAYS: None -18- COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 Special Council — Public Planning Minutes No. 07-17 Page 5 Wednesday, June 27, 2007 3. Legal, Property, Security of Property and Personal Matters Moved by Councillor Collins-Mrakas Seconded by Councillor MacEachern THAT Council convene into a Closed Session to consider legal, property, security of property and personal matters. CARRIED Council recessed at 9:23 p.m. Council reconvened in public session at 10:25 p.m. 4. Resolution from the Closed Session of June 27, 2007 Re: Personal Matter of an Identifiable Individual - Appointment of Citizens to the Graffiti Abatement Ad Hoc Committee Moved by Councillor Collins-Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Granger THAT, in accordance with the terms of reference of the ad hoc committee, the following people be appointed to the Graffiti Abatement Ad Hoc Committee: Allan Church, Michael Evans, Jane Hinder and Kim Rogers. CARRIED Councillor Gaertner returned to the meeting at 10:26 p.m. IV READING OFBY-LAWS Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Collins-Mrakas THAT the following listed by-law be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and enacted: 4932-07.0 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting From Meeting 07-17 on Wednesday, June 27, 2007. CARRIED V ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor McRoberts THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:27 p.m. CARRIED -19- COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 yo-Y-& 4v ef" i c4xfeny Photo Opportunity For Immediate Release Presentation (a) Aurora Town Council recognizes Canadian Idol Top 22 Competitor and Aurora Idol Winner WHO: Mayor Phyllis Morris and Aurora Town Council Derek Hoffman, Canadian Idol 2007, Top 22 Competitor Alyssa Taylor, Aurora Idol 2007 Winner WHAT: Mayor Morris and Council will be presenting plaques to Derek Hoffman, Canadian Idol 2007, Top 22 Competitor and Alyssa Taylor, Aurora Idol 2007 Winner in recognition of their outstanding achievements. WHEN: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 6:45 p.m. Photos 7:00 p.m. Council meeting starts promptly WHERE: Aurora Town Hall Council Chambers 1 Municipal Drive Aurora, ON L4G 6J1 WHY: These two individuals exemplify the exceptional work and effort that the youth in Aurora continuously achieve. The Town of Aurora would like to officially recognize these recipients for their dedication, hard work and superior talent. CONTACT: Michelle Outar, Communications Specialist The Town of Aurora 905-727-3123 ext: 4229 Town of Aurora Members of Council From left: Mayor Phyllis Morris, Councillors: Bob McRoberts, Evelina MacEachem, Wendy Gaertner, Stephen Granger, Grace L. Marsh, Alison M. Collins-Mrakas, Evelyn Buck, Al Wilson Town of Aurora, I Municipal Drive, Box 1000, Aurora, Ontario L4G 6JI P-1 COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 Delegation (a) Panizza, Bob From: Carmen Zambri Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 9:25 AM To: Panizza, Bob Cc: Ewart, Karen; Morris, Phyllis Subject: No parking on Moorcrest dr, Batson & Walton. Mr. Panizza " My name is Carmen Zambri and I am a member of the TSAC. When the item mentioned above was on the TSAC agenda I had declared a conflict of interest as I live at 30 Moorcrest. I'd like to be a delegator at next weeks council meeting in not supporting this recommendation. Please advise if I can speak to council as a resident. Also, seeing that this time of year is spent at the cittage a lot of the residents are away and I will not be able to get support. I was hoping council could defer this to their Sept. Meeting in order to have support against no parking on Moorcrest. I look forward to hearing from you. Carmen D-1 COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 Delegation (b) Panizza, Bob From: Mark Reeves Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 3:43 PM To: Panizza, Bob Subject: Proposed Parking Prohibition Dear Mr Panizza I am a resident of 8 years at Walton Drive and received the notice regarding parking on Moorcrest, Batson and Walton Drives. I would like to be reaistered for delegate status for July 17 2007 meeting. Please confirm by email at For the record I am against any further restrictions on parking on my street. Thank You r Mark Reeves 7/11/2007 D_2 COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 AGENDA ITEM # �- AuioxA TOWN OFAURORA SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE - AUDIT COMITTEE MEETING MINUTES NO, 07-29 ATTENDANCE Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Wednesday, June 27, 2007 Mayor Morris in the Chair; Councillors Buck (arrived at 6:55 p.m.), Collins-Mrakas, Gaertner (arrived at 6:03 p.m.), Granger (arrived at 6:15 p.m.), Marsh, MacEachern, McRoberts and Wilson MEMBERS ABSENT None Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Financial Services/ Treasurer and Administrative Co- ordinatorlDeputy Clerk Mayor Morris called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no declarations of pecuniary Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. 11 APPROVAL OF AGENDA General Committee recommends: THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department be approved as presented. CARRIED Councillor Gaertner arrived at 6:03 p.m. Councillor Granger arrived at 6:15 p.m. III DELEGATIONS (a) Mr. John Gutteridge, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer Re: Budget Process Review _ The Director of Financial ServiceslTreasurer provided a review of the 2007 Budget process and presented the proposed timetable for the 2008 budget deliberations. The committee provided suggestions with the intent of improving the budget process. -20- COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 General Committee Report No. 07-29 Page 2 of 2 Wednesday, June 27, 2007 IV CONSIDERATION OF ITEM REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION 3. AC07-002 - 2007 Budget Process Review Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Marsh THAT report AC07-002 - 2007 Budget Process Review be received for information purposes. CARRIED 4. Proposed 2008 Budget Timetable Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Marsh THAT the proposed 2008 Budget Timetable be received for information. CARRIED 2. AC07-001 - Audit Committee Terms of Reference Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT report AC07-001 - Audit Committee Terms of Reference be received for information purposes. CARRIED 1. AC07-003 - Internal Audit Reports Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT the Leisure Complex Audit Report and the Procurement & Accounts Payable Audit Report be received; and THAT appropriate action be taken to resolve all the issues identified and outstanding. CARRIED XI ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Marsh THAT the meeting adjourn at 7:15 p.m. CARRIED THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 07-29 IS SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL AT COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2007. PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR KAREN EWART, DEPUTY TOWN CLERK -21- COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 AGENDA ITEM # oZ Committee Date: Time and Location: AuRoxA COMMITTEE MINUTES MEETING NO, 07-03 Leisure Services Advisory Committee Thursday, June 21, 2007 7:00 p.m., Leksand Room Committee Members: Councillor MacEachern, Chair, Councillor Granger, Vice - Chair; John Clement, Margaret Kingerski, Michael Levesque, Councillor McRoberts, Judy Norwell, and Carol Walthers Absent: Darby Piquette, Nameer Rizvi and Kenneth Whitehurst, Other Attendees: AI Downey, Director of Leisure Services and Elma Stevenson, Committee Secretary Also Present: Councillor Wilson The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST There were no declarations of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by Councillor Granger Seconded by Councillor McRoberts THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department be approved. CARRIED —22— COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 Leisure Services Advisory Committee Record No. 07-02 Page 2 of 5 Thursday, June 21, 2007 ADOPTION OF MINUTES 1. Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting Record No. 07-02 dated Thursday, May 17, 2007 Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Margaret Kingerski THAT meeting Record No. 07-02 dated Thursday, May 17, 2007 be adopted as printed and circulated. CARRIED DELEGATIONS None MATTERS FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES 2. Notice of Motion from Kenneth Whitehurst Re: Recreational Green Space Moved by Councillor Granger Seconded by John Clement THAT the Notice of Motion from Kenneth Whitehurst be deferred to the July 19, 2007 LSAC meeting. CARRIED MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION Moved by Judy Norwell THAT Item 4 be brought forward. Seconded by Margaret Kingerski CARRIED —23— COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 Leisure Services Advisory Committee Record No. 07-02 Page 3 of 5 Thursday, June 21, 2007 4. LS07-023 - Ada Johnson Park Public Open House Meeting.Results Moved by Councillor Granger Seconded by Michael Levesque THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee has reviewed the information provided at the Public Open House Meeting concerning Ada Johnson Park; and THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee authorize staff to proceed with the detailed design and implementation of the park as outlined in report LS07-023. CARRIED 3. Pricing Policy Moved by John Clement Seconded by Councillor McRoberts THAT the pricing policy be received and referred to the July 19, 2007 Leisure Services Advisory Committee meeting. CARRIED 5. Youth Action Committee Minutes, May 16, 2007 Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor Granger THAT the Youth Action Committee minutes of May 16, 2007 be received. •N:Ims -24- COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 Leisure Services Advisory Committee Record No. 07-02 Page 4 of 5 Thursday, June 21, 2007 6. Leisure Services Advisory Committee Pending List Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by John Clement THAT the Leisure Services Committee Pending List by received for information purposes. -MR 1 NEW BUSINESS 7. Leisure Services Department Capital and Operating Budget Moved by Carol Walthers Seconded by Michael Levesque THAT the. Leisure Services Department Capital and Operating Budget be placed on the July 19, 2007 LSAC Agenda. CARRIED 8. Mr. Klaus Wehrenberg Request for Delegation Re: Aurora Trail Systems Moved by Margaret Kingerski Seconded by Councillor Granger THAT the request for delegation by Mr. Klaus Wehrenberg with regard to a number of issues related to trails in the Town of Aurora be referred to the July 19, 2007 LSAC meeting. C• MIR: C 9. Leash Free Dog Park Moved by John Clement Seconded by Carol Walthers THAT staff be directed to advertise until August 1, 2007 for interested residents to serve on the Leash Free Dog Park Committee to enable the continued operation of the Leash Free Dog Park with the goal that this issue be resolved by September 1, 2007; and THAT Council direct Staff to ensure that the waste is cleared from the park until this issue has been dealt with. CARRIED —25— COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 Leisure Services Advisory Committee Record No. 07-02 Page 5 of 5 Thursday, June 21, 2007 Councillor MacEachern advised that Michael Levesque was a major fundraiser for the Heart and Stroke Foundation Big Bike event that took place recently. Committee extended their congratulations to Mr. Levesque for this achievement. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor McRoberts THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Cou cillor velina MacEachern, Chair —26— COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 AGENDA ITEM # 3 Committee: Date: Time and Location: Committee Members Absent: Other Attendees AuRoRA COMMITTEE MINUTES MEETING NO. 07-03 Accessibility Advisory Committee Wednesday, July 4, 2007 7:00 p.m., Leksand Room Ann Boden, Vice Chair, Jane Boorman, Councillor Bob McRoberts and John Lenchak Catherine Couchman Director of Corporate Services The Vice Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST There were no declarations of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by J. Lenchak Seconded by Councillor McRoberts THAT the content of the agenda be approved. «7T:7710 MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING 1. Advisory Committee Minutes Number 07-02, May 2, 2007 Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by J. Lenchak THAT the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of May 2, 2007 be adopted. CARRIED -27- CMV&sisibiliWUvisaty G90nittee Record No. 07-02 Wednesday, May 2, 2007 Page 2 of 3 1. a) Town Hall Service Counters Moved by J. Lenchak Seconded by Councillor McRoberts THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee recommends to Council that staff be authorized to proceed with the modifications to the service counters in the Building, Planning, and Public Works/Leisure Services Dept. service counters in order to accommodate customers with accessibility needs at a cost not to exceed $10,000 and that funding for this project be provided from the Accessibility Advisory Committee budget. CARRIED 1. b) Hearing Assistive Teller Intercoms Moved by J. Lenchak Seconded by J. Boorman THAT staff contact the Canadian Hearing Society for recommended equipment styles that may be suitable as a teller intercom for the Financial Services Dept.; and That staff proceed to obtain quotes for this equipment and report back to the Accessibility Advisory Committee with the results. CARRIED 2. Accessibility/sensitivity Training for Taxi Operators Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by J. Lenchak THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee recommends to Council that the Town engage the services of TDM Training to provide accessibility/sensitivity and customer services training for licensed taxi operators with the Town at a cost of $1,950, and that funding for this project be provided from the Accessibility Advisory Committee Budget. 3. 2007 Accessibility Plan Moved by J. Boorman Seconded by J. Lenchak THAT the 2007 Accessibility Plan be approved. CARRIED CO�c!& I i1164&119hy MTnittee Record No. 07-02 Wednesday, May 2, 2007 Page 3 of 3 4. Leisure Services Dept. — Follow Up Items List Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by J. Boorman THAT the Follow Up Items List from the Leisure Services Dept. be received for information. e• ITZT PA NEW BUSINESS Members requested staff to determine if the lower level hallway in the Leisure Services Complex is accessible from the front to the rear of the facility. Members requested staff to contact the Region of York find out when the next Accessibility Chairs meeting will be held. ADJOURNMENT Moved by John Lenchak THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:10 p.m. 4( P111" A. Boden, Vice Chair —29— COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 AGENDA ITEM # AURORA EXTRACT FROM COUNCIL MEETING NO. 07-16 HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 2007 11. TSAC07-04 -Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Minutes —June 13, 2007 Moved by Councillor Marsh Seconded by Councillor Wilson (8) TSAC07-010 — Three Hour Parking THAT report TSAC07-010 — Three Hour Parking be deferred to the July 17, 2007 Council meeting. CARRIED Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Marsh THAT the balance of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting minutes from the June 13, 2007 meeting be received and the recommendations contained therein be adopted. CARRIED —30— COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 TOWN OF AURORA AUIZORATRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT No. TSAC07-010 SUBJECT: Three Hour Parking FROM: Chris Alexander, By-law Services Co-ordinator DATE: June 7, 2007 RECOMMENDATIONS THAT the current 24-hour parking limitation be reduced to three -hours on all streets in the Town of Aurora; and THAT parking in excess of three hours be permitted between the hours of 5 p.m, and 11 p.m. daily, and THAT the three- hour parking limitation come into effect on January 1, 2008; and THAT staff be directed to implement a Town -wide advertising campaign through all available media outlets to thoroughly educate residents of the new limitation; and THAT should Council adopt the above recommendation, that$10,000.00 be allocated in the Public Works operational budget in 2007 for the purchase and installation of the required signage. BACKGROUND Currently, the Town's Parking By-law allows a vehicle to be parked on a street in Town for 24 hours where there are no other existing parking restrictions except during the winter overnight parking restriction period. Staff have received and continue to receive complaints from residents concerning cars being parked and left for extended periods of time on the Town's streets. In some cases, they are in hazardous locations on the street or in locations, which inconvenience other residents on the street. With the current 24-hour provision in the by-law, unless the vehicle is parked in violation of another provision of the by-law, staff cannot act until the 24 hours have elapsed. Residents who call in about vehicles parking for extended periods on their streets find that the current 24-hour limit unacceptable and continually state that they would like to see the limit reduced to deal with their concerns. In addition to residents' concerns, the Town's Works staff have also experienced trouble in the past with the removal of snow from Town streets. Vehicles parking on the streets for extended periods of time makes it difficult for the ploughs to properly clear the streets and results in having to have them return at a later date and at an additional cost. In the summer of 2001, the Town implemented a three-hour parking limit on one side of -31- COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 June 7, 2007 - 2 - Report No.TSAC07-10 three streets in the Aurora Grove subdivision to address residents' on -street parking concerns. Residents in the subdivision were concerned with the safety of their children with the number of parked cars on the streets. A survey found that most of the vehicles parked on the street belonged to the residents that lived on the street. The restrictions have proven successful in keeping the streets clear of parked vehicles. Three-hour parking limits are common in municipalities in the G.T.A. All the municipalities in York Region currently have a three-hour limit, including all the Regional roads in Town. Enforcement Unlike other provisions of the Town's Parking By-law such as fire routes and disabled parking, the enforcement of a three-hour limit would be on a complaint basis only. Staff would only attend when a complaint is received from a resident and would not go out proactively looking for violations. Signage The implementation of a three-hour parking limit does not require the installation of signage on each Town street. Signs instead would be posted at the various entrances to Town informing motorists of the limit in the same manner that the winter parking restriction is done now. Public Safety Staff have also reviewed the accident reports from the past ten years and found 250 reported accidents on Town streets involving parked cars. That is an average of one accident every two weeks involving a parked car. By reducing the number of vehicles on the street you can improve the response time of emergency vehicles and reduce the number of visual obstructions to drivers making the Town's streets safer. Financial Impact Public Works staff were also surveyed for their comments on the proposed three-hour limit. They are supportive of the reducing limit since it will reduce the number of vehicles on the street interfering with snow removal in the winter, street cleaning in the spring and garbage collection year round. As an example, when Public Works has to re -deploy a snow plough and operator to complete work on a street where a large number of cars were parked, the cost to the municipality is approximately $100.00 per hour. —32— COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 June 7, 2007 - 3 - Rgport No.TSAC07-10 The implementation of a three-hour limit would also assist staff and members of the TSAC. Many of the parking concerns brought to the Committee could be resolved with a three- hour limit. Instead of imposing specific parking restrictions on a street where the TSAC has received a complaint, the Committee can direct staff from By-law Services to focus enforcement on the location. This would reduce the amount of work for staff in having to complete an investigation, prepare a report and possibly having to purchase and install signage. As an example of the potential cost savings to the Town, in the Fall of 2005, Council passed a by-law to prohibit parking in the vicinity of the GO Transit Station to deal with long-term parking in the area by commuters. As a result, Town staff installed 21 No Parking sings at a cost of approximately $125.00 each. If there was a three-hour limit in place, rather than the current 24 hour limit, staff from By-law Services could have been dispatched to enforce this provision, saving the Town $2,625.00 for the signs and responding to the concerns of the residents in an almost instantaneous manner. The GO Station example is not unique. Staff are aware of at least seven other areas of town where similar concerns have been expressed and where a three-hour parking limit would work effectively. Exemption Period The introduction of an "Exemption Period" for residents between the hours of 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. will alleviate any concerns that residents may have about their guests being ticketed when they come over to visit. As an example, if a resident was going to have a party on a Saturday and the guest were to arrive at 4 p.m. they would not have to be concerned about moving their vehicle until 2 a.m. as illustrated below. 4 p.m. to 5p.m. = 1 hour 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. = Timing stops 11 p.m. = Timing can/may start 2:01 a.m. = Earliest that a ticket could be issued OPTIONS Council may decide to impose the three-hour parking limit or maintain the current 24-hour limit as it is now. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS If Council decides to implement the recommendation there will be a cost of $10,000.00 to purchase and install the required signage. CONCLUSIONS The present 24-hour parking limit continues to be ineffective for staff in the performance of their duties. Residents when told of the current limit are frustrated by the amount of time —33— COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 June 7, 2007 .4. Report No.TSAC07-10 that vehicles can be parked on the street without any action being taken to deter it. Most residents are surprised to learn that the Town has a 24-hour limit and not a three-hour limit as in other municipalities in the G.T.A. The implementation of a three-hour limit will enable staff to better deal with the concerns of the residents by responding much more quickly, while making the streets safer by reducing the number of vehicles being parked on the street. In addition to the increased response time, the three-hour limit will provide the Town with the potential for substantial cost savings by not having to investigate and prepare and reports recommending the costly installation of signage on specific streets or parts thereof in Town in response to resident's complaints. The introduction of 0 three-hour limit will inevitably result in an increase in the number of complaints received from residents for staff to investigate. This reaction has to be anticipated whenever a change like this is made. Nevertheless, staff believe that there is now sufficient resident support for this new restriction in Town. Once residents are made aware of it, the number of complaints should gradually reduce. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN Goal A: Foster and enhance a strong and stable economy consistent with the attributes of a sustainable community. ATTACHMENTS None. Prepared by. sC,hris Alexander, By-law Services Co-ordinator Ext. 4241 (14ta L Chris Alexander By-law Services Co-ordinator —34— COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 AGENDA ITEM # S /— TOWN OF AURORA AURORA COUNCIL REPORT No.FS07-031 SUBJECT: Budget Adjustment Utilization of Council Discretionary Reserve Fund FROM: L. John Gutteridge, Director of Finance / Treasurer DATE: July 17, 2007 RECOMMENDATIONS THAT report FS07-031 be received; and THAT Council authorize the withdrawal of up to $2,530,000 from the Council Discretionary Reserve Fund for the purpose of renovating the Aurora Heritage Centre. BACKGROUND In accordance with the following resolution: FS06-027 — Aurora Hydro Sale Investment Funds Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Kean THAT 90% of the balance in the Aurora Hydro Sale Investment Fund remain in the fund and that the balance of the earned interest from the prior year be utilized for hew initiatives identified in the Municipalities Strategic Plan; and THAT proposed Strategic Plan Initiatives be budgeted as separate projects for separate consideration and, should all the funds from the current year not be used, that they be carried forward to the next budget year; and THAT, should Council wish to use any of the principal from the Aurora Hydro Sale Investment Fund, proper public notice must be provided at least 30 days in advance before the matter is discussed at open Council; and THAT Council establish a Council Discretionary Reserve Fund in the amount of 10% of the Aurora Hydro Sale Investment Fund; and THAT the funds in the Council Discretionary Reserve Fund will be expended at the discretion of Council; and THAT Council determine the terms and conditions of the use of the Council Discretionary Reserve Fund and that these be reviewed at the beginning of each new term of Council; and —35— COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 June 19, 2007 - 2 - Report No. FS07-031 11 THAT, should Council wish to use any of the principal from the Council Discretionary Reserve Fund, proper public notice must be provided at least 30 days in advance before the matter is discussed at open ,Qouncil; and THAT any donations or expenditures from the Council Discretionary Reserve Fund must recognize in program or project advertising that the contribution was made from proceeds from the sale of Aurora Hydro; and THAT funds be allocated to the appropriate Reserves at year-end once the fund balance has been determined; and THAT Council amend the Council resolution of the June 28, 2005, to add the following at the end of section 8(c) after the word "entirety'; "Providing that, in the event that the entire Council is not present for three consecutive Council meetings, the requirement for 100% of members needed to attend be reduced by 1 member of Council." CARRIED Council must serve 30 days notice in order to discuss the utilization of any of the principal in the Council Discretionary Reserve fund. At your June 26th meeting Council adopted the following motion: THAT staff bring a report to the July 17, 2007 Council meeting to continue the process of using the Council Discretionary Reserve Fund and that alternate funding sources be provided at that time. CARRIED On the direction of Council we advertised that on July 17, 2007 Council will be opening budget discussion for the renovation of the Aurora Heritage Centre (formerly Church St. School) and the withdrawal of principal from the Council Discretionary Reserve Fund. Attachment #1 is a copy of the Newspaper Advertisements for the opening of budget discussions and the utilization of the Council Discretionary Reserve Fund. In addition this notice has been posted on the town's website. COMMENTS We are in compliance with the intent of the motion and Council may debate the merits of utilizing part of the Council Discretionary Reserve Fund for the purposes of renovations to the Town of Aurora Heritage Centre. —36— COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 June 19, 2007 -3- Report No. FS07-031 Should Council wish to proceed with the project the motion to utilize the funds cannot be voted on unless 100% of the members of Council are in attendance and the vote must pass by a 2/3 majority of Council or 6 votes as per the June 28, 2006 Council Resolution. Council requested that we provide options on where the funds for this project may come from should Council not have the required 100% attendance. We would suggest that funds could be taken from the following Reserves: Working Fund Reserves $ 930,000. Municipal Capital Reserve Fund $1,600,000. OPTIONS That Report No. FS07-031 be received and that Council authorize the withdrawal of up to $2,530,000. from the Council Discretionary Reserve Fund for the purpose of renovating the Aurora Heritage Centre. 2. That Council do nothing at this time as tenders are not expected to close until September and Council has at least one more opportunity to achieve 100% attendance. 3. Report No. FS07-031 be received and that Council authorize the withdrawal of up to $930,000. from the Working Fund Reserves and $1,600,000. from the Municipal Capital Reserve Fund for the purpose of renovating the Aurora Heritage Centre. Further that these funds be replenished from the Council Discretionary Reserve Fund should Council vote in favour of utilizing these funds at a future meeting. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The current balance in the Council Discretionary Reserve Fund is $3,663,393.00. Should Council approve Option 3 this would result in depletion of the Municipal Capital Reserve Fund and could leave a balance of $280,685.00 in the Working Fund Reserve. As tenders have not been awarded we still do not have a definitive costfor the renovations. To avoid the need to re -advertise Council's requirement to withdraw funds from the Council Discretionary Reserve Fund we are suggesting that we increase our previous estimate with a 10% contingency. Another option to increasing the amount to be raised by Council is to recommend that any money required above the $2,300,000, be raised by the Historical Society. —37— COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 June 19, 2007 - 4 - Report No. FS07-031 CONCLUSIONS Council has proceeded in accordance with the intent of the September 26,,2006 and June 28, 2005 resolutions regarding the expenditure funds. We believe that we have also met our obligations under the Ontario Municipal Act in serving proper notice for the required budget adjustment. Should the project proceed we must ensure that all advertising or promotion of the project clearly identifies that money from the Aurora Hydro Sale were contributed to this project. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN Goal B: Promote a sustainable community that respects its historic culture and character and embraces diverse cultural development and renewal in harmony with sound environmental management and business development activity Goal D: Ensure transparent, accountable and open governance in concert with informed and involved citizens Objective 132: Promote and market the beauty and uniqueness of the historic and natural areas throughout Aurora Objective B3: Plan for the preservation and the restoration of local heritage areas and buildings Objective D1: Continue the commitment of fiscal responsibility and accountability Objective D3: Be accountable and transparent to residents by ensuring open and accessible information flow and accessible decision -making Objective D4: Create a respectful environment that fosters team work and open dialogue, consistent with a Character Community. These Objectives acknowledge the responsibilities required by governance that contribute to informed and involved citizens. ATTACHMENTS Attachment #1 —Copy of Newspaper Advertisment PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW 120a COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 June 19, 2007 - 5 - Report No. FS07-031 Management Team Review - Wednesday, July 4, 2007 Prepared by. Director of Finance/Treasurer Director of Finance/Treasurer -Ext. #4111 min S. Rogers Chief Administrative Officer -39- C�UNC I L — JULY 17, 2007 The Aurora Era -Banner 7Uesday,July3,2007 Municipal Drive, Box 1000, Aurora, CAN L4G 6JI 905-727-1375 wr fe-autura.ca JULY 2007 MEETINGS • Thurs., July 12 7:30 p.m. Committee of Adjustment • Tues., July 17 7:00 P.M. Council • Thurs., July 19 7:00 p.m. Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meetings are usually held in the Town Hall and are open to the public. Far further information contact the Corporate Services Department at 905-727-1375. Fora complete listing of upcoming meetings, seethe meeting calendar on the Town's website: www.e-aurera.ca and select "Town Hall", then "Calendar of Meetings". STAGE 2 WATER USE BAN Due to the prolonged dry weather conditions being currently experienced, the Region of York has declared a Stage 2 Outdoor Water Use Ban for Aurora. A Stage 2 Water Use Ban states no person shall use municipal water from a hose, pipe, sprinkler or permanent irrigation. system for the purpos- es of watering lawns or gardens, washing vehicles, sidewalks or driveways, and filling or topping up swimming pools. Residents can be fined up to $5,000 for lawn watering, in accordance with the Aurora's Water Use bylaw. Residents can, however, water flowers, shrubs, trees or vegetables pro- vided watering Is done using a hand-held container. Town of Aurora staff will be patrolling and enforcing the outdoor water use ban throughout the imposed period and York Region officials will monitor reservoir levels to determine when and if the water ban can be lifted. - Water Is our most precious resource and by working together, we can ensure a safe and abundant supply for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation, and it you have any questions please contact the Department of Public Works at 905-727.1375, extensions 4370 or 3443. UTILIZATION OF COUNCIL DISCRETIONARY RESERVE FUND Change of date from June 19 to July 17, 2007 In accordance with a resolution passed by Council on September 26, 2006, Council is required to provide 30 days public notice before It considers any expenditure from the Council Discretionary Reserve Fund (proceeds from the sale of the Aurora Hydro). This notice is therefore provided to members of the public that on July 17, 2007 at 7 P.M. Councll will be consider- ing the utilization of a portion of the Council Discretionary Reserve Fund, for the proposed renovations of the Town of Aurora Heritage Centre, formerly Church St. School. Anyone who wishes to address Council on this matter Is requested to submit a letter by July 11, to the Town Clerk, 1 Municipal Dr. Aurora, ON, L4G 6,11 or by e-mail bpanizza@e-e rora ca In order to request delegation status. Pursuant to the Ontario Municipal Act, the Council of the Town of Aurora wishes to advise taxpayers of Its Intention to make amendments to the 2007 Budget at Its July 17th meeting. The purpose of the amendments to the 2007 Budget Is to Include the Renovations to the Town of Aurora Heritage Centre, formerly the Church St. School, project to the Capital Program. PROPOSED CHANGE OF STREET SUFFIX On July 17th, 2007 Aurora Council will consider a recommendation to rename the street CIRCLE to CHAMPIONSHIP CIRCLE PLACE, as shown below. n•m � _e a ue ell) • For current tenders and ( Town of Aurora REQUES 0 SP Signed RFP's properly identified as to i Department, attn: Town Clerk, 2nd floc noon (local time): PROPOSALS ARE INVITED FOR LIC RELATING TO THE SALE OF TOWN THE EAST SIDE OF LESLIE ST., SOU WAY 404 (APPROX. 74.95 ACRES), II Documents may be obtained at no ( Financial Services Department at 1 Mt, ny information (name, address, phone, up of documents. Documents are SIB( 3123 ext: 4104). The Corporation of the Town of Aurora missions. For further information, please contact Summer Employment Opporti Assistants (Contract July — S The Towns of Aurora, Georgina, Eas Stouffville (the northern six municipalitl vated staff with strong communication rollout, also known as the BIN IS INI ce Duties will include promotion and educ munications, customer service activitie and conducting participation surveys. f weekends, as required. For more information please go to ww apply for the above noted position. PI covering letter and resume quoting file 4:30 p.m. on July 13, 2007 to: Corporation of The Town Of Newmarke Human Resources Division P.O. Box 238, Stn. Main 395 Mulock Drive COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 AGENDA ITEM #�O ,--. TOWN OF AURORA AURORA COUNCIL No. FS07-032 SUBJECT: Capital Fund Report to May 31, 2007 FROM: L. John Gutteridge, Director of Finance/Treasurer DATE: July 17, 2007 THAT report FS07-032 "Capital Fund Report to May 31, 2007" be received and; THAT Council authorize the re -allocation of capital project closing balances as identified in Attachment #2 of this report. BACKGROUND Attachment #1 is the financial report for the Capital Fund to the end of May 31, 2007. Financial Services compiled a report and shared this with the appropriate Director from which we have provided a project status and proposed resolution if necessary. COMMENTS There are still a number of Capital Budget's that represent projects prior to 2007 our objective is to keep the carry over projects to a minimum. We can accomplish this in two ways: the first is the timing of budget approval, the second is the appropriate department assigning appropriate staff to complete projects as scheduled. Our objective would be to complete budgeted projects in the year of the budget or worse case the year following. Due to the budget not being approved until April of this year, many of the 2007 projects are either still in the early stages or have not yet been started. OPTIONS 1. That the report be adopted as proposed. 2. The report identifies the status of the various capital projects and a proposed resolution, Council may wish to adjust any particular recommendation. —41— COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 July 17, 2007 - 2 - Report No. FS07-032 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The purpose of the report is to provide Council with regular reporting on the various funds of the municipality. One of the consequences of the report will be a"need to make appropriate budget adjustments, this report identifies some budget adjustments. Attachment #2 is a summary of the projects on one list that shows where the money is needed to fund deficits, or where surpluses are to be refunded. A summary of the report are as follows: Reserve Amount to/(from Reserve Municipal Capital Reserve $ 7,480 Development Charges Roads & Related Reserve Fund ($ 70,860) Storm Sewer Reserve $ 30,000 Water/ Sewer Reserve $ 11,347 Equipment/ Fleet Reserve $ 15,931 Fire Services Reserve $ 470,571 Once the funds have been transferred to the appropriate reserves, they will once again be subject to the restrictions specific to each reserve. CONCLUSIONS This will clean up a number of capital projects and re -allocate surplus funds to other projects or reserves. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN Goal D: Ensure transparent, accountable and open governance in concert with informed and involved citizens Objective D1: Continue the commitment of fiscal responsibility and accountability ATTACHMENTS Attachment #1 Capital Budget Report Attachment #2 Summary of Financial Transfers for Capital Projects PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW -42- COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 July 17, 2007 - 3 - Report No. FS07-032 Senior Management Team July 4, 2007 Prepared by. L. 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John Gutteridge, Director of Finance/Treasurer DATE: July 17, 2007 RECOMMENDATIONS THAT report FS07-033 be received for information; THAT Council provide direction on this matter. BACKGROUND At its meeting on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 Council adopted the following: Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Buck THAT the Director of Financial Services be requested to prepare a report outlining the feasibility and implications of initiating a Property Tax Grant Program for seniors in the Town of Aurora, and report back before the summer. CARRIED COMMENTS There are only two section of the Municipal Act that allow Municipalities to provide relief to taxpayers. The following are the programs that our municipality could participate in: The Municipal Act, 2001 Section 319 Property Tax Deferral Provides that a municipality, other than a lower tier municipality, may pass a by-law for the purposes of relieving financial hardship for low-income seniors and low- income persons with disabilities. The qualification of "low-income" is to be specified in the by-law. The tax relief may be by deferral, cancellation, or other tax relief of all or part of a property tax increase in the residential property tax class. Initially this relief was mandatory but limited to reassessment increases only; however, the definition was subsequently extended to all property tax increases in a year. —56— COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 July 17, 2007 - 2 - Report No. FS07-033 The Region of York currently provides the following relief. Key provisions of the Region of York's tax relief policy for homepwners are as follows: • All tax increases in a year may be deferred for a senior 65 years of age and older and low-income disabled persons; • Low-income seniors aged 55-6:4 may defer increases greater than $300; • The deferral applies to local, regional and educational components of the property tax bill; • All deferrals are free of interest until the property is sold; • The low-income threshold is $23,000 for individuals and $40,000 for households of two persons or more. Currently Aurora has 10 individuals utilizing the tax deferral program for an annual deferral of approximately $770 for the Town's portion of the property tax levy. The total annual deferral for all three taxing jurisdictions (local, regional, education) is approximately $2,500. Municipal Act Section 107 Grants Our research shows that a few municipalities have other property tax relief programs in addition to the property tax deferral program. Vaughan, Richmond Hill and Newmarket have grant programs for low-income seniors but do not include other low-income individuals or low-income disabled persons. Staff is aware of four GTA lower -tier municipalities outside of York Region that offer a grant or loan program for low-income seniors. These municipalities grant assistance to low-income seniors as authorized by Section 107 of the Municipal Act, 2001, which allows a municipality to provide grants. In most municipalities eligibility criteria for this grant includes a clause that such owners or the spouse of such owners or both are receiving a monthly Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) under the Income Security Program of the Government of Canada. The City of Vaughan verifies with Human Resources Development Canada that GIS is paid. All applicants must apply annually for the grant. Table 1 following provides a summary of the local municipal grant programs in York —57— COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 July 17, 2007 - 3 - Report No. FS07-033 Region. TABLE 1 LOCAL MUNICIPAL GRANT PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS Municipality Program Date of Number of Amount Total Cost Name Program Participants of to Grant Municipality Provided Town of Seniors 2005 38 $100 $3,800 Newmarket Tax Rebate ($200) Grant Town of Seniors 1994 260 $200 $52,000 Richmond Hill Grant $250 City of Seniors 1970 1100 $250 $275,000 Vaughan I Grant $265 () denotes proposed increases for 2007. If Council is interested in providing such a program to eligible seniors, suggested criteria is attached as Appendix "A" and this criteria would be contained within the appropriate by-law. Staff recommends that should such a program be implemented, that GIS be verified with Human Resources Development Canada. Ontario Property Tax Credit The Province has already established a program to provide property tax relief for both homeowners and renters. The Ontario property tax credit program is a universal, cost effective program appropriately delivered at the Provincial level and consistent with the social support obligations of the senior levels of government. OPTIONS 1. Council could elect to adopt a Low -Income Senior's Property Tax Assistance Program under Section 107 of the Municipal Act, similar to that set out in Appendix "A" for implementation in the 2008 taxation year. 2. Council no t adopt a Low -Income Senior's Property Tax Assistance Program at this time. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Should Council wish to implement a Low -Income Senior's Grant Program we would estimate that we could expect up to 150 Seniors to apply and qualify for the program. This Imm COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 July 17, 2007 - 4 - Report No. FS07-033 number is an estimate based upon the number of participants in the other municipalities. We would suggest that if Council were to consider this program you might want to offer $150.00 per qualified property and inflate this annually by the increase in taxes. 11 Based upon these two estimates the Cost to the Taxpayers would be: _ 1.50_RESIDENTS _X_$150.00 = $22,000.0.0_ This grant program would represent a .1% increase in taxes. The estimated amount would have to be budgeted as the tax relief will come from all taxpayers in the Town of Aurora. In addition to the cost of the grants, there will be administrative costs. We will have to receive the applications, then do the verification of eligibility and finally process the credit. The number of applications will determine if the Financial Services Department have the resources to accommodate the requests. In addition there would be some promotional costs. CONCLUSIONS The Region's property tax deferral program ensures that no property owner will lose occupancy of their home due to the burden of property tax increases. This program is consistent with those of the other GTA regional municipalities. The Province offers an .income based, refundable tax credit program. In a report to Regional Council on June 21, 2007, regional staff have recommended that the Province enhance the Ontario Property Tax Credit program by increasing the refundable tax credit available to low-income persons to an amount equivalent to the education portion of the residential property tax bill. We have presented the facts to allow Council to make a decision LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN Goal D: Ensure transparent, accountable and open governance in concert with informed and involved citizens Objective D1: Continue the commitment of fiscal responsibility and accountability Objective D2: Enhance customer service —59— COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 July 17, 2007 - 5 - Report No. FS07-033 ATTACHMENTS Attachment #1 - Appendix "A" - Criteria for a Low-income Senior's Property Tax Assistance Program. PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW Management Team Review - Wednesday, July 4, 2007 Prepared r I71M a uty Treasurer/Tax Collector- Ext. 4112 k'Akn G teridge �- �o . Rogers Directo Finance/Treasurer _.- Chief Administrative Officer .m COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 ATTACHEMENT #1 SUGGESTED CRITERIA LOW-INCOME SENIOR'S PROPERTY TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The Director of Finance/Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to allow owners of residential property a credit, as updated annually, against the property taxes imposed by the municipality in respect of such property; PROVIDED THAT: • such owner or the spouse of the owner or both occupies or occupy the property in respect of which property taxes are imposed as his, her or their principal residence; such owner or the spouse of such owner or both have attained the age of sixty- five (65) years; • such owner or the spouse of such owner or both have been assessed as the owner of residential property in the municipality for a period of not less than one (1) year immediately preceding the date of application for the grant; no such grant shall be allowed to an owner in respect of more residential property than one single family dwelling unit in any taxation year; • such owner or the spouse of such owner or both are receiving a monthly guaranteed income supplement (GIS) under Part II of the Old Age Security Act (Canada); • such owner or the spouse of such owner has completed an application form and submitted it to the Tax Office no later than March 315t in the year for which a grant is requested; • such owner or the spouse of such owner provides proof of eligibility for receipt of the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) and authorizes Human Resources Development Canada to release to the municipality verification of receipt of the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS); • an application shall be made each year for this assistance and the credit were approved is an outright grant made by the municipality and does not require repayment of any kind. —61— COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 Ai�ENDA ITEM # c TOWN OF AURORA AURORA COUNCIL REPORT No. FS07-034 SUBJECT: 2008 Budget Time Table and Presentation FROM: L. John Gutteridge, Director of Finance/Treasurer DATE: July 17, 2007 RECOMMENDATIONS That Report No. FS07-034 be received; and That the 2008 Budget Timetable be Adopted, and That the 2008 Budget be presented in the format as shown in attachments #8 and #9. BACKGROUND Attachment #1 is the proposed Budget Schedule taking into consideration your comments from the Audit Committee Meeting of June 27, 2007. Attachment #2 through #10 are examples of operating budget reports for your perusal and feedback. COMMENTS We have built in extra meetings for Business Plans, Capital and Operating. We did not build in any public process at this time, based upon Council discussion as you are looking to determine these out at a special visioning session of Council sometime in August. We have also attached some examples of Operating Budget Reports for consideration based upon your comments at our meeting. Please review and advise staff as to your preference. Attachment #2 gives the 2007 actual information and the 2008 budget information on one letter size page. Attachment #3 shows the years 2009 through 2011. Attachment #4 show the same information as attachment #1 on legal size paperwith much larger text. Attachment #5 would be years 2009 through 2011 on a legal sheet. —62— COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 July 17, 2007 2 - Report No. FS07-034 Attachment #6 presents the information a little different with all the 2008 budget information on one page. Attachment #7 will show the 2007 Actual information together with the proposed 2008 through 2012 budget information, this page is presented for those who would like to see prior years actual. Attachment #8 and #9 show the same information on Legal pages which creates larger Attachment #10 puts all the information on a ledger size sheet so there is one page per budget. OPTIONS 1. That the budget timetable be amended by Council to different dates. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS As for budget presentation the cost of the binders for budget presentation will be more expensive the larger the paper size. CONCLUSIONS This timetable works toward budget completion before the end of December, 2007. By adopting this schedule staff are committing to working with Council to achieve this objective. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN Goal D: Ensure transparent, accountable and open governance in concert with informed and involved citizens Objective D1: Continue the commitment of fiscal responsibility and accountability Objective 133: Be accountable and transparent to residents by ensuring open and accessible information flow and accessible decision -making ATTACHMENTS Attachment #1 — 2008 Budget Timetable Attachment #2 through #10 — are examples of different ways in which to present the annual budget. —63— COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 July 17, 2007 - 3 - Report No. FS07-034 PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW Senior Management Team, Wednesday, July 4, 2007 Prepared by. L. John Gutteridge, Director of Finance/Treasurer -Ext. #4111 Director of Flnancee t reasurer cn►er Hammrsrrarrve vmcer -64- COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 ATTACHMENT #1 2008 Budget Timetable Process Date Processes - Budget Timetable Approval June 2007 Budget Time Table To Council Friday, Aug 31/07 Business Plans Submitted Business Plan Monday, Sept. 17/07 Special GC Meeting - Business Plans Monday,-Sept24/07-- - _ Special -GC -Meeting = Business Plans Friday Sept. 28/07 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011 Capital Budget Requests Submitted to Financial Services Thursday, Oct. 4/07 (2 - 5) SMT - Capital Evaluation Meeting Capital Budget Friday, Oct. 5/07 (1 - 4) SMT - Capital Evaluation Meeting Friday, Oct. 12/07 All Capital Budget Requests Evaluated Saturday, Oct. 20/07 Special GC Meeting - Capital Monday, Nov. 19/07 Special GC Meeting - Capital Monday, Oct. 1/07 Salary and Wage Information signed -off by all Departments October 1 - 15, 2007 Budget Review with Budget Coordinator Monday, Oct. 15/07 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011 Operating Budget Requests Submitted to Financial Services Operating Budget Tuesday, Oct. 16/07 (2 - 4) Budget Review with Public Works Wednesday, Oct. 17/07 (3 - 4) Budget Review with Building Friday, Oct. 19/07 (2 - 3) Budget Review with Planning Friday, Oct. 19/07 (3 - 4) Budget Review with CAD Tuesday, Oct. 23/07 (2 - 4) Budget Review with Leisure Services Wednesday, Oct. 24/07 (3 - 4) Budget Review with Corporate Services Thursday, Oct. 25/07 (10 - 11) Budget Review with Financial Services Saturday, Nov. 10/07 Special GC Meeting - Operating Budget Meetings Thursday, Nov. 22/07 Special GC Meeting - Budget Monday, Nov. 26/07 Special GC Meeting - Operating Saturday, Dec. 1/07 Special GC Meeting - Finalize Budget Monday, Dec. 3/07 Special GC Meeting - Finalize Budget Approve Budget December 11, 2007 Council Meeting Approve Water Budget January 2008 Water Budget Council SAFinancial Services11705 Budgets &Estimates\2008 Budget12008 Budget Time Table -65- COUNC I I 0 N 7 c tV Im ro a T W a E ro N I 3 °° 2 o N F w' C7 T ~ c W S a O JULY 17, 2007 NNH SS WC O O D O D O D O D D I O O O O O O O O O O I O O D D O O O O O O 1 0 0 0 o D o 0 0 0 0 l D D D D D D D O D D 1 D D D D G D O D O D I 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 I D D D D D D D D O D I D O O D D O D O D D I 0 o D o 0 0 0 o Iml o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 l o o o 0 0 o im o 0 0 0 o D o 0 0 0 l m v O oD oD D o o D V� o D o O D o m o D o l N m n O b - IL 0 0 p K b C ¢ 0 N U= va€��`nEot- � vy °gym cc � m ma'a 2�5 COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 r` 0 N 0 0 0 0 Q{ N O N v 10n c 0 rn w O A 7 7 N CD O Di :C Op m m v d; N om � CLMWL 3 umi m O �w _W Q E co O ` N O � a v, O C' W Im � F.O. 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Council Meeting: July 17, 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2008 2007 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 Approved Actuals as Forecast Estimated Adjusted Non - Mandatory Growth Enhance Capital Non- Final 2009 2010 2011 Budget of Sept/07 To Year and Expenditures Base Recurring Impact Recurring Budget Outlook "Outlook Outlook Expenditures Salaries & Benefits 302,234 186,733 0 186,733 342,523 0 0 0 42,963 0 0 385,486 0 389,674 400,048 Long Term Debt Charges 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Materials & Supplies 13,900 4,670 0 4,670 13,400 0 0 0 6,500 0 0 19,900 0 14,650 14,650 Contracted Services 51,300 14,855 0 14,855 54,061 0 0 0 17,475 0 0 71,536 0 53,428 53,920 Rents & Financial Expenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 External Transfers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Taxation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Internal Transfers to Capital, Reserves, Library & Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Sub Total - Expenditures 367,434 206,258 0 206,258 409,984 0 0 0 66,938 0 0 476,922 0 457,762 468,618 Revenues Licenses & Permits 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Fines & Penalties 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Fees & Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Miscellaneous 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 User Fees 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 Municipal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Taxation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Library 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Grants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Contributions from Reserves & Reserve Funds 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Sub Total - Revenues 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Net Budget :,, C 367,434 206,258 0 206,258 409:984 0 0 0 66,938 0 0 476,922 0 457,752 468,618 -74- COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 AGENDA ITEM /— TOWN OF AURORA AURORA COUNCIL REPORT " No. PW07-024 SUBJECT: Update to the Waste Collection By -Law 4735-05.P for the Implementation of the Three Stream Waste Collection System 11 FROM: D. Atkins, Acting Director of Public Works DATE: July 17, 2007 RECOMMENDATIONS THAT Council receive Report No.PW07-024, "Update to the Waste Collection By -Law 4735-05.P for the Implementation of the Three Stream Waste Collection System"for information; and THAT Council approve By -Law 4931-07.E, `BEING A BY-LAW for establishing and maintaining a system for collection, removal and disposal of garbage, otherrefuse, yard waste materials, recyclable materials including blue box materials and source separated organics in the Town of Aurora". BACKGROUND Council, at its meeting of September 5, 2006, in consideration of Report No. PW06-046 (Northern 6 Municipalities Joint Waste Collection Contract - Results of Request for Proposals, attached as Appendix "A"), approved, among other things, that staff be authorized to proceed with the implementation of the source separated organics collection system in September 2007. In implementing the new program, the Town's existing waste collection by-law needs to be updated to include the "Green Bin" program and the other associated waste management changes that were approved as part of the Northern 6 (N6) Municipalities joint waste collection contract. Atemplate of a new by-law was developed by the N6 Engineers Group and is being used by all six municipalities as the basis for their new waste collection by- laws. The primary change in the by-law is the newly accepted material list for the organics and an information schedule of various accepted materials on where/how such items are classified and disposed of. The other important change in the new waste collection program that is starting in September 2007 is the frequency of pick up of various items, in that the contract will now -75- COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 July 17, 2007 .2. Report No. PW07.024 include a weekly Blue Box and Green Bin pickup, and garbage pickup every two weeks. This is a change from the current every -second -week collection of Blue Box materials and weekly collection of garbage. Although the frequency of pickup of materials is not specifically detailed in the new by-law, the by-law does state that the pickup day will be as Council deems and, through the approval of Report No. PW06-046, Council has previously approved the proposed changes and enhancements to the existing level of service. The maximum bag limits for garbage is remaining atthree bags, or a combination of 3 bags or bulky items, per residential household per pickup. Garbage will be picked up every two weeks and so the new collection schedule will effectively cut the old limit in half. This change in garbage pickup is being offset by weekly Blue Box and Green Bin pickup with no limits on the number of Boxes or Bins that can be set out for collection. The garbage collection bag limit also stays the same for the industrial/commercial/ institution (ICI) sector; with the bag limit of 10 bags or items per industrial unit but collection will now occur every two weeks only. Although recycling and organics programs are being offered to this sector, they are not being mandated at this time. For those properties that choose not to, or cannot for various reasons, participate in the expanded Blue Box and Green Bin programs, the change in frequency in garbage collection may cause them to seek other alternatives such as private collection for the collection of some or all of their waste. In regards to multi -residential (apartment) buildings, due to still undeveloped systems for SSO recycling for these types of buildings, SSO collection is not being implemented for them at this time. The current system of using bulk containerized waste receptacles (overhead style dumpsters) and 95 gallon totes for recyclables will continue on the same schedules as before. Summary of Changes Service Current Method New Method Garbage Pick Up {Residential & ICIL ; __Weekly ,_ __ Every Other Week Recycling�Blue Box Res. & lClf _ _ _ .. ____Every Other Week Weekly Organics Green Box Res. &ICI) Nof Available _. _, Yard Waste 14 Days per. year 16 Day_s per year White Goods & Bulky Items 7Call to arrange pick up of white goods one _ Call to arrange pick up of white ,goods and bulky items Residental Bag/Item Limits _ 3 Baas or Items weekly 3 Bags/Items every other week Commer lal Bag/Item Limits .__.___._ ._ _ ..__. 10 Bags/Items per unit every _._._week . _._ , 10 Bags/Items per unit every..__. _other week Multi Residential Garbage & Blue Tote I lRecycling (Apartments _ _ i Containerized garbage lifts & .__Tote runs as needed Unchanged —76— COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 July 17, 2007 - 3 - Report No. PW07-024 The new by-law and the changes in collection frequencies are all consistent to the other five municipal members of the N6 that have, forthe most part, approved the same template by-law. ,eTi� Is] L t.~: Council may choose to not approve the new by-law. However, it is noted that the proposed changes in the by-law are consistent with how the N6 collection contract, and associated changes in materials collected and frequency of collection, have been set up. It is also noted that contractual agreements state a September 2007 commencement date and our ongoing communications initiatives have been presenting program details as set out in the new by-law. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS No new financial implications. Funds for the implementation of the 3-Stream Waste Collection System have been included in the 2007 Operating Budget. CONCLUSIONS The enactment of the new by-law is a consistent approach to that of the other N6 members that have already approved their amended by-law to begin collecting organics through the "Green Bin" program, as is in line with the approved waste management levels of service and with the Region of York accepted materials for disposal. The approval of the new by-law represents the final step in the process of establishing the N6 Waste Collection Contract, and the launch of the Green Bin organics collection program in the Town of Aurora, will both be launched in September 2007. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN Goal C: Promote a healthy environment that fosters social and physical well being Objective C3: Develop strategies to encourage stewardship of Aurora's air, water and land resources ATTACHMENTS Appendix "A" - Report PW06-046 (Northern 6 Municipalities Joint Waste Collection Contract — Results of Request for Proposals) Appendix "B" — Draft By -Law 4931-07.E —77— COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 Q6 July 17, 2007 .4. Report No. PW07-024 PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW Management Team Meeting — July 4, 2007. Prepared by. P. Horvath, Manager of Operations Services - Ext. 3446 Acting Uirecior oT vuDuc WorKs - l nieT AGmlrii5iranVe VTOaer mr-C COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 APPENDIX "A" TOWN OF AURORA . . GENERAL COMMITTEE REPORT 'No. PW06-046 SUBJECT: Northern 6 Municipalities Joint Waste Collection Contract— Results of Request for Proposals FROM: W. H. Jackson, Director of Public Works DATE: September 5, 2006 RECOMMENDATIONS THAT RFP No. CRFP-06-01 for the "Collection and Haulage of Collectable Waste"be awarded to Turtle Island Recycling Corporation; THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk, in concert with the other five municipalities of the Northern 6 Municipalities of York Region, to sign an agreement with Turtle Island Recycling Corporation for the collection and haulage of collectable waste in the Town of Aurora substantially in conformity with Report No. PW06-046 and RFP No. CRFP-06-01 and that such signatures shall not occur until the C.A.O. and Town Solicitor have reviewed and approved the agreement, THAT upon execution of the agreement staff be authorized to proceed with implementation of the transition of waste collection contractors including the initiation of source separated organics collection for September 2007; THAT funds in the amount of $5,000 be contributed to hiring a consultant to assist with implementation of the new waste collection contract and kitchen organics collection in September 2007, such funds to come from the 2006 Waste Collection budget; and THAT Report No. PW06-046 be referred to the Environmental Advisory Committee for information. BACKGROUND Council, at its meeting of February 14, 2006 in considering Report No. ADMO6-003, entitled "Partnering Opportunities with Neighbouring Municipalities" approved, among other items that the CAO be authorized to: "...partner with the other participating municipalities on a joint approach to implementing the three stream solid waste program...". —79— COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 September 5 2006 - 2 - Report No. PW06-046 Further, Council at its meeting of July 10, 2006 in considering Report No. PW06-034 (Appendix "A") entitled "Northern 6 Municipalities Joint Waste Collection Contract" approved: "...in principle the terms of the Request for Proposal for a joint waste collection contract for the Northern 6 Municipalities as generally outlined in Report No. PW06-034; and that staff be requested to report back to Council on the results of the joint Request for Proposal..." COMMENTS On July 21, 2007, the Request for Proposal (RFP) was released. The RFP was issued under the auspices of the York Public Buyers Co-op but was administered by the Town of Aurora Purchasing Co-ordinator. A mandatory pre -bid meeting was held on July 27, 2006 in the Town of Aurora offices and the RFP closed at noon August 21, 2006. 1. RFP Results — Evaluation of Submissions The following four companies submitted complete RFP's: BFI Canada Inc.; Miller Waste Systems; Turtle Island Recycling Corporation; and Waste Services (CA) Ltd. The submissions were evaluated by the Northern 6 Municipalities ("The Municipalities") consultant as well as representatives from each of the Municipalities. The evaluation, as listed in the RFP, was based on the following criteria: Customer Service; Reliability; Financial; Management; Experience; and Cost. The submission receiving the highest overall score is Turtle Island Recyclina Corporation (Turtle Island). All of the companies that submitted for this contract are capable of performing the work required. The scorings within each of the evaluation categories were close with the ultimate deciding factor being cost. The quality of Turtle Island's submission coupled with the fact that they represented the lowest cost were, in the opinion of the Northern 6 staff representatives and our consultant, sufficient justification to recommend award of this contract to Turtle Island. COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 2006 - 3 - Report No. PW06-046 For Council's further information, with respect to cost, the second',Ahird and fourth submissions were 12.4%, 30.6% and 101.0% higher than Turtle Island respectively. With respect to the Northern 6 Municipalities, the cost differential between the lowest and second lowest cost submissions is in the order of $800,000 per year or $8m,over the life of the contract. For Aurora, the cost difference amounts to around $1g0,000 +- per year or almost $2m over the life of the contract. 2. Proposed Chances to Existing Waste Collection Level of Service As referenced. in Report No. PW06-034, source separated organics (SSO) is proposed to begin in September 2007. SSO and recyclables will be collected weekly with the remaining waste being collected once every two weeks. With the implementation of SSO collection, there should be no wet and/or smelly" materials left for the landfill stream and in consideration that in the order of 30% of the waste stream will be diverted to SSO, (please see Report No. PW 06 — 048 also before your Committee today dealing with the "Joint Municipal Waste Diversion Strategy") it is believed a once every two week waste collection schedule will present little hardship to our residents. Only two other changes to our existing collection arrangement will occur in September 2007. As Council is aware, under the existing system, bulky items such as furniture may presently be placed at the curb side for pick-up on a person's regular garbage collection day. For metal items such as swing sets and fridges, a phone call is necessary to book a pick-up date. These items are then collected at the curb on the prearranged date. There is no charge for either of these services. Starting September 2007, both bulky and metal items will require a phone call to book a pick-up date. Staff is not proposing a charge for this service and staff also believes this service change will not prove onerous to the users and will help in organizing pick-ups and keeping our streets clean. The other change relates to the frequently of yard waste collections. At present, Aurora has 14 yard waste collection days concentrating on the fall and spring collection periods with less service (once per month) in June, July and August. As part of the Joint Municipal Waste Diversion Strategy, it was ascertained that implementing once every two weeks collection of yard waste has the potential to increase diversion by 5%. Accordingly, representatives from all of the Northern 6 Municipalities have indicated that they will be recommending implementation of a once every two weeks collection of yard waste from April to November inclusive. For Aurora, this will result in 2 more collection days. 3. RFP Results — Costs of Collection The following table presents the comparison between the projected costs of C=. COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 September 5, 2006 .4. Report No. PW06-046 waste/recycling collection for 2008 as presented in the 2006 budget documents and the costs provided by Turtle Island. Table No 1 Waste Collection and Haulage Cost Comparison between Projected Budget and Turtle Island 2008 Projected in 2006 $1,558,559 Budget Turtle Island $1,483,277 Difference (Projected Budget— $75,282 Turtle Island The 2007 projected savings will be less because the contract with Turtle Island will not begin until September of that year. Council can expect the budget we will be presenting later this year to show a reduction in the 2007 projected costs in the order of $35,000. The other cost factor in the implementation of SSO is the provision of green bins. In the budget projections, the supply and delivery of the green bins including spares and information packets to the users (CD and promotion material) was estimated to cost a total of $400,000. The RFP document required the responders to provide the cost to supply and delivergreen bins however, there was a provision within the RFP that allowed the Municipalities to go to a third source for this service. Recently, the City of Vaughan issued a tender for the supply and delivery of green bins and Norseman Plastics was the successful bidder. Within Vaughan's tender, there was a piggy -back clause that stated: "it is understood that this Bid shall be open to participation by any Local Municipality within the York Region's Co-op." Based on this and a price comparison, it was determined by the Northern 6 Municipalities that it was more advantageous for us to invoke the above noted piggy -bank clause within the Vaughan tender than to utilize the RFP submissions. Some final discussions are still required with Norseman Plastics however, the cost comparison as it stands to date is in the order of $280,000 versus the estimated figure of $400,000 that was included in our last budget and was intended to be included in our 2007 budget for this item. 4. Next Steps There is a great deal of work required from both Turtle Island and municipal staff prior to September 2007. Purchasing the necessary vehicles, hiring staff, arranging routes, MIC COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 September 5, 2006 -5. Report No. PW06-046 finalizing special pick-up points, establishing communication lines, developing a transition plan for both the introduction of SSO collection and the change over from our existing contractors to Turtle Island are all matters that will take some months to complete. The above items will be time consuming not only for Turtle Island but also for the Northern 6 Municipal staff and, accordingly, it is proposed that our existing consultant (Lura Consulting) be retained by the Northern 6 Municipalities to assist us in the transition to a new contractor as well as implementation of the SSO collection. It is estimated thatthis will entail an additional contribution of $5,000 from each of the Northern 6 Municipalities. In conjunction with the above noted implementation work, the Northern 6 Municipalities will continue working toward streamlining our waste collection process by, for example, bringing our appropriate by-laws into closer conformity. This will improve customer service by helping to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of our collection contractor. Further reports on these matters will be forthcoming to Council as appropriate. A more immediate requirement is drafting the final contract documents. If the protocol that has been established holds, the Town of Newmarket will provide the legal guidance in crafting the contract agreement. However, given the significance of this agreement, it is anticipated that the legal staffs of all the Northern 6 Municipalities will be reviewing this document. 5. Discussion A comprehensive RFP was issued for the collection and haulage of collectible waste for the six northern municipalities of York Region (Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King, Newmarket and Whitchurch-Stouffville). Staff from each municipality worked very hard to issue, evaluate and report on the results of this RFP prior to the upcoming election. If the collection of SSO is to be implemented in 2007, it is imperative to deal with this issue now to ensure sufficient time for the delivery of new vehicles and green bins as well as the determination of routes and collection protocols. The Northern 6 Municipalities believed joining together for a united, single contract would result in economies of scale and cost containment in the collection and haulage of waste. The results of the RFP have shown that this objective has been achieved with all municipalities realizing either a reduced cost of collection compared to their existing collection costs and/or a reduction in their future projected collection costs. It is important to understand that these cost savings are dependant on the fact that the RFP was issued on an "all -or -nothing" basis. The contractors, in fact, questioned this premise and they were assured, in writing, as part of Addendum #2 to this RFP that the Northern 6 Municipalities were firm in establishment of a single contractor for all municipalities. It is also important to understand that the proposed contract is for 10 years. By committing for this length of contract, the municipalities have minimized the life -cycle cost of the collection vehicles because the vehicles will be used to their full economic life. Im COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 September 5, 2006 .6- Report No. PW06-046 Turtle Island is presently providing SSO/recycling/waste collection for the districts of York and Etobicoke in the City of Toronto, amounting to some 125,000 homes and businesses. Turtle Island also performs front-end waste collection for the York Region Public and Separate School Boards. As can be seen, Turtle Island is a substantial company well capable of handling the Northern 6 Municipalities contract. Reference,,checks were undertaken on the work performed by Turtle Island and satisfaction has been expressed with the work of Turtle Island. Turtle Island is a Canadian company with headquarters in the City of Toronto. In their submission, they indicated they anticipate operating within, or in the vicinity of, the Northern 6 Municipalities. In consideration of the above, it is believed the Councils of the Northern 6 Municipalities should endorse the selection of Turtle Island and instruct their staff to craft and execute the necessary agreemernt/contract as soon as possible. Although the terms of the contract will not begin until September 2007, the contractor requires the commitment at this time to allow for the purchase of vehicles, hiring of staff, the planning and organization of routes and the formalization of procedures and protocols. OPTIONS The only real option is to reject the RFP results outright and instruct staff to issue a tender for the Town of Aurora only. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Section No. 3 above highlights the financial implications of the RFP. As can be seen, this co-operation with the other Northern Municipalities has resulted in cost containment forthe Town of Aurora. Staff is also aware that this is the case with the other five municipalities. The cost of waste collection will be presented in more detail in the upcoming budget discussion. It has also been noted that much work remains to be done and it has been suggested that the existing consultant for this project be retained to implement the results of the RFP. It is estimated this implementation process will cost approximately $5,000 per municipality. Council may remember that the initial phase (development, preparation and evaluation of the RFP) was undertaken at a cost of $5,000 to each of the six municipalities. CONCLUSIONS The Northern 6 Municipalities of York Region have issued a joint RFP for the collection and haulage of collectible waste. Four qualified firms responded to the RFP with Turtle Island receiving the highest evaluation as well as submitting the lowest prices. Staff from all of the 6 municipalities participated in the evaluation and will be recommending Turtle Island to their Councils. All 6 municipalities have attained a reduction in existing and/or future projected costs through this process. COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 ns - 7 . LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN M Goal "D" ensuring transparent, accountable and open governance as supported by Objectives D1 (continue the commitment of fiscal responsibility and accountability) and D2 (enhance customer service) ATTACHMENTS Appendix "A" — Report No. PW06-034 — "Northern 6 Municipalities Joint Waste Collection Contract' PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW Management Team Meeting — August 30, 2006 Prepared by: W. H. Jackson, Director of Pubic Works, Ext. # 4371 G'�• / � / /-I- �� W. H. Ja n Director of Public Works John S. Rogers C.A.O elm COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 APPENDIX "A" 'TOWN OF AURORA eni [moll.. REPORT No. SUBJECT: Northern 6 Municipalities Joint Waste Collection Contract FROM: W. H, Jackson, Director of Public Works DATE: July 10, 2006 RECOMMENDATIONS 1. THAT Council approve in principle the terms of a Request for Proposal fora joint waste collection contract for the Northern 6 Municipalities as generally outlined in Report No. PW06-034; 2. THAT staff be requested to report back to Council on the results of the joint Request for Proposal noted in Recommendation No. 1; and 3. T14AT ReportNo. pWO6-034 be referred to the EnvironmentalAdvisory Committee for information. BACK_ G_— R--OUND eport titled Council, at its meet! ortu Miof es with Neighbouring ruary 14, Municipalities"in considering approved,ovedAD o0 g other 003 items "Partnering Opp that the CAO be authorized to "...partner with the other participating municipalities on a joint approach to implementing the three stream solid waste program..." Further, Council has before it Report PW06-032 dated June 27, 2006 dealing with the "Joint Municipal Waste uDiversion rgy"I the ctes of which are supported by the Northern 6 Municipalities jointwastecollection contra COM�MEN_TS staff of the Northern 6 Municipalities have been working to develop a joint Request for Proposal (RFP) for a joint waste collection program that would include implementation of the 3-stream solid waste system in 2007. There are basic, or core, elements to this collection contract, as discussed in some detail below, that require Council input at this time in orderfor staff to finalize the RFP process. The goal is to be in a position to recommend to Council in September 2006 acceptance of a contractor to collect our waste. CL= COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 20a6 "4' 1 Kitchen Oraanic Waste Collection It is proposed, at this time, to implement the 3-stream solid waste collection system in 2007. Given the length of time needed to secure new vehicles, develop and, implement a promotion/education scheme and the desire to avoid a summer start for kitchen organic waste collection, September 2007 is the preferred implementation date for the majority of the Northern 6 Municipalities. 2 Frequency of Collection Organic material (green bin) should be collected every week to avoid noxious odours. It is also proposed to collect recyclables (blue box) weekly to maximize the volume of recyclable material recovered. It is estimated that in the order of 7% more recyclable material is collected utilizing a weekly versus once every two weeks schedule. In staff s opinion, the additional material removed from the landfill waste stream justifies the potential cost increase for some of the municipalities. To offset -the potential additional costs of weekly collection of recyclable material, and to discourage placing recyclable and organic materials in the landfill stream, It Is proposed to collect the remaining waste once every two weeks. For council's information, this collection frequency is presently in successful operation in the Town of Markham. 3 Special Collections The RFP document will have various options with respect posed to specialto collections. Yard emain they are waste collections (including Christmas Tree pick-up) e now but the option to add or remove collection days will be provided. Collection of white goods (refrigerator, stoves etc.) will be on a call -in basis. The contractor will be provided the opportunity of determining routes and days of collection for these articles to ensure maximization of economies of scale. 4 Length of Contract A ten-year contract is proposed. This is typically the life span of new waste collection vehicles and inasmuch as the contractwill call for new vehicles to be used forthe collection of recyclable, kitchen organic and landfill material, the greatest cost advantage comesfrom minimizing life cycle costs or using the vehicles to their full economic life. 5. Basis of Contract Initially, the thought was that after opening whether they were "in or out" of the contract. the RFP, each municipality would decide However, after much discussion and advice IIm COUNCIL.— JULY 17, 2007 July 10, 2006 •3 • Report No. PW06.034 from the consultant, it is now proposed to award the contract on an "all -or -nothing" basis. The main purpose for preparing a joint collection RFP was to achieve the economies of scale for all of the Northern 6 Municipalities. To achieve these economies, it is believed that the basic core of activities such as the collection frequency of kitchen organic waste, recyclables and landfill material should be consistent across the municipalities. The materials to be collected are under the purview of the Region and accordingly, this part of the contract is already consistent across the Region. There are a number of other collection activities that can be tailored to the individual needs of the municipalities without adversely impacting on the overall tendered prices. For example, the number of yard waste collection days and the manner that white goods (refrigerators, stoves etc.) are handled can vary between municipalities. . As part of this joint RFP, we are allowing the contractor the option of developing and staffing routes that ignore municipal boundaries in the expectation of achieving lower collection costs. In addition, payment is proposed to. be by the tonne and therefore, each municipality will pay only for the material collected within its own boundary. For those routes that cross municipal boundaries, a mechanism to assign costs will be developed. 6 Centralized Call System The RFP will require development and implementation of a centralized call system, The system can be either through the contractor or a third party. An appropriate reporting procedure will be embedded within the contract. 7 Unit Price Escalation It is proposed to provide the contractor an opportunity for recovery of excessive operating increases, This will be implemented through use of the Consumer Price Index specifically the index related to gasoline prices. S Penalty Clauses The contract will include a penalty clause(s) to encourage the contractor to abide by the service levels and other operational aspects of the contract. 9 Bag Limit The decision with respect to bag limits for landfill material need not be made at this time. The contract will be structured to allow variation in bag limitations among the participating municipalities without adversely impacting overall costs. OPTIONS Council may not wish to participate with the other Northern 6 Municipalities and instruct staff to issue an Aurora only Request for Proposal/Tender. QsIZ COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 July 10, 2006 -4 - Report No. PW06.034 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The unit cost of waste collection in Aurora has been fixed for 7 years with only customer price Index increases implemented the last 2 years Wen the contract was extended. In consideration of this, it can be anticipated that there will be upward pressure on these prices in the upcoming contract, it Is believed, however, that cost mitigation can be achieved to some extent by issuing a joint RFP and resultant collection contract with the other Northern 6 Municipalities CONCLUSIONS As agreed by Council in February 2006, staff has provided a joint approach to implementing the three stream waste collection system for the Northern 6 Municipalities, The ability of contractors to pursue a significant contract such as.this especially where municipal boundaries will not create barriers to maximum cost efficiencies will, It is believed, produce contract prices that will benefit all participating municipalities. As confirmation of this concept, it is noted that the Northern 6 Municipalities have received funding from Stewardship Ontario under their Effectiveness and Efficiency Fund program to cover 50% of the consultants cost in developing and implementing the joint waste collection RFP. Stewardship Ontario is specifically interested in reducing recycling costs and accordingly, it would appear from the financial support that they believe the joint RFP project described in this report will assist In reducing collection costs of recyclable materials. By extension, it can be assumed the collection costs of the other waste streams will also be minimized by this joint venture. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN Goal A - To Maintain a Well Managed and Fiscally Responsible Municipality. ATTACHMENTS None PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW Management Team Meeting — July 5, 2006 Prepared by: W. H. JaCkf on, Director of Public Works, Ext. # 4371 W. H. Jacohn S. Rogers Director of Public Works C•A.0 Im COUNCI1 L - JUV 17, 2007 APPENDIX "B" own of q�h THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA By-law Number 4931-07.E BEING A BY-LAW for establishing and maintaining a system for collection, removal and disposal of,, garbage, other refuse, yard waste materials, recyclable materials including blue box materials and source separated organics in the Town of Aurora WHEREAS the provisions of Section 75(1) and 127 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, authorizes the Town of Aurora to enact by-laws to maintain a system for the collection and disposal of refuse. NOW THEREFORE THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: DEFINITIONS In this By-law: 1.1 "Ashes" means the solid residue of any fuel used for heating or cooking purposes and cleanings from chimneys. 1.2 "Appliances and Metal Items" means white goods. 1.3 "Blue Box Recycled Refuse" means any refuse that is listed in Schedule 'A' of this By-law under Recyclable Materials. 1.4 "Bulk Container" means a receptacle which is approved by the Public Works Department for the collection and d{sposal of refuse, where any person has arranged privately, at his own expense and liability, for such collection and disposal. 1.5 "Bulky Items" means furniture and large items which normally accumulate in or around a dwelling including sofas, chairs, tables, lamps, mattresses, televisions, carpet (cut into appropriate sized lengths) and general household items of a similar nature but not including items listed in Schedule 'A' of this By-law under Non -collectible Waste. 1.6 "Collectible Waste" means garbage, yard waste material, recyclable material, source separated organic material, special waste and white goods. 1.7 "Collection" means the collection of Collectible Waste and includes delivery to a Waste Management Site, a Materials Recovery Facility or any other facility designated by a Designated Municipal Officer. 1.8 "Compostable Material" means any putrescible material such as food, grass, leaf and brush as may be designated by a Municipality from time to time. 1.9 "Container" means an approved receptacle used to place waste at the curbside for collection and shall meet the specifications as defined in Section 7 of this By-law. 1.10 "Contaiherized Collection" means the collection of waste (or other material as specified) via front end loading trucks. These containers are typically referred to as dumpsters. COUNCLL - JW 17, 2007 1.11 "Contractor" means any person, company or corporation under contract with the Town of Aurora to remove refuse throughout the Town including the workmen and employees of a Contractor and includes the Public Works Department for the Town of Aurora. 1.12 "Corporation" means the Corporation of the Town of Aurora and mad%' include, for the purposes of collection of garbage and recyclable materials or for the purposes of the distribution of tags, any person, company or corporation under contract with the Town to remove garbage, other refuse and recyclable materials throughout the Town or to distribute tags and for such purposes includes all employees, agents or servants of such person, company or corporation. 1.13 "Designated Collection Area' means that area of the Town of Aurora that is designated to receive the collection of garbage, other refuse, yard waste material and recyclable material including blue box and source separated organic material either singularly or in total. 1.14 "Designated Municipal Official" means the Director of Public Works or person(s) designated by the Director of Public Works. 1.15 "Dwelling Unit" means a room or a suite of rooms operated as a separate housekeeping unit that is used or intended to be used as a domicile by one or more persons and that contains cooking, eating, living, sleeping and sanitary facilities. 1.16 "Garbage" means all waste as defined in Schedule 'A' of this By-law. 1.17 "IC and I Locations' means Industrial, Commercial and Institutional locations. 1.18 "Intermittently Collected Refuse" means refuse such as white goods, yard waste, Christmas tree pick-up or special waste. 1.19 "Material Recovery Facility" means the York Region Waste Management Receiving Facilities. 1.20 "Municipality" means the Corporation of the Town of Aurora or the Regional Municipality of York. 1.21 "Non -collectable and Prohibited Garbage" means any refuse that is listed in Schedule'A' of this By-law under Non Collectible Waste. 1.22 "OCC" means old corrugated cardboard which is a recyclable material. 1.23 "Organic Food Waste" means household organic wastes such as fruit, vegetable scraps, diapers, paper towels, coffee grinds, etc. excluding yard waste. Often referred to as Source Separated Organics. 1.24 "Person" includes a corporation and a natural individual. 1.25 "Prohibited Refuse," means any refuse that is listed in Schedule 'A' of this By- law under Non Collectible Waste. 1.26 "Recyclable Material" means any refuse that is listed in Schedule 'A' of this By- law under Recyclable Materials. 1.27 "Refuse," means any object or material that has been discarded by any person or that is no longer in use or reasonably intended to be used by any person having ownership or control over such object or material. -91- COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 1.28 "Regularly Collected Refuse" means any refuse that is not Intermittently Collected Refuse or Prohibited Refuse. Blue Box, Green Bin and garbage are considered Regularly Collected Refuse. 1.29 "Residential Premises" means any structure which contains at least one and no more than three self-contained residential households. 1.30 "Special Waste" means bulky items such as furniture, carpet, appliances and large metal items and such other items that may be designated by the Director of Public Works from time to time. 1.31 "Source Separated Organics" (S.S.O.) means all kitchen waste inclusive of vegetable and fruit peelings, coffee grounds, pet waste, house plants, egg shells, pasta, breads, tea bags, diapers, sanitary and incontinent products, meat and fish products inclusive of skins and fat, all leftover or outdated fresh, frozen, dried or cooked foods as listed in Schedule B of this By-law. 1.32 "Town" means the Corporation of the Town of Aurora. 1.33 "Travelled Road" means the portion intended for travel of a common or public highway used by the general public for the passage of vehicles within the limits of the Town of Aurora and includes private roads upon which placement and collection of collectible garbage is approved by the Director of Public Works. 1.34 "Two -Unit House" means a detached house or a semi-detached house which contains two dwelling units. 1.35 "Unit" means receptacle, bundle or bag for the purpose of holding garbage for collection. 1.36 "White Goods" means metal appliances such as stoves, refrigerators, freezers, hot water tanks, dishwashers, air conditioners and similar appliances. 1.37 "Yard Waste" means leaves, vegetables, plants, fallen fruit or other garden debris, shrubbery, or brush or tree trimming, not exceeding 1.5 metres (5 feet) in length and 10 cm (4 inches) in diameter and Halloween pumpkins that can be converted to compost humus. 2. LANDS TO WHICH THIS BY-LAW APPLIES 2.1 This by-law shall apply to all lands within the Town of Aurora. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF A COLLECTION SYSTEM 3.1 A system is hereby established for the collection of collectible materials from persons in the Town of Aurora. 4. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RESIDENTIAL, INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL PROPRIETORS 4.1 No person shall deposit any refuse for collection and disposal by the Contractor other than in accordance with this by-law. 4.2 No person shall deposit any refuse on private property or on the property of the Municipality or local board thereof without the expressed written authority of the owner or occupant of such property. -92- COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 4.3 No person shall place any refuse for collection and disposal or permit any refuse to remain on lands and premises over which he has control or where he is an owner, occupant, lessee, tenant or mortgagee in possession, where such refuse constitutes a nuisance or a hazard to members of the public, emits foul or offensive odours or attracts or harbours vermin or insects. 4.4 No person shall place Regularly Collected Refuse for collection and disposal by the Contractor, except on such regular and recurring days and at such times as are designated by Council. 4.5 No person shall set out Prohibited Refuse for collection and disposal by the Contractor. 4.6 No person shall set out Intermittently Collected Refuse for collection and disposal by the Contractor except on such intermittent days and times as are designated by Council. 4.7 ' No person shall keep a receptacle or repository for collectible material on his premises in a condition or location so as to cause a nuisance or to emit foul or offensive odours or to harbour or attract animals, rodents or other vermin or insects. 4.8 Regularly Collected Refuse shall be placed for collection and disposal in Containers. 4.9 Containers shall be placed as close as possible to the curb or pavement edge of the road, without obstructing vehicular or pedestrian traffic or street maintenance. In the event of a dispute as to the location of Containers, the appropriate location shall be determined by the Public Works Department for the Town of Aurora. 4.10 Containers shall not be placed at the curb or pavement edge before 5:00 p.m. on the day immediately preceding the day designated for collection. Containers shall be placed on the curb or pavement edge no later that 7:00 a.m. on the day of collection. All Containers shall be removed from the curb or pavement edge before 8:00 p.m. on the day designated for collection. 4.11 Containers shall not contain warm ashes or liquids. 5. GARBAGE RESTRICTIONS 5.1 The maximum number of Garbage Containers or bulky items put out for collection from any residential premises shall not exceed three (3) for each collection day or as Deemed by Council. 5.2 The maximum number of Garbage Containers or bulky items put out for collection from any commercial/industrial/institutional premise shall not exceed ten (10) for each collection day or as Deemed by Council. (i.e. Max. 10 per industrial unit) 5.3 A commercial assessed property requiring more units of collection than is allowed in this section shall have all Collectible Materials collected by a Contractor operating under a Certificate of Approval issued pursuant, to the Environmental Protection Act and disposed at an approved site. 5.4 Blue Box Recycled Refuse may be set out for collection and disposal by the Contractor on collection dates for Regularly Collected Refuse as designated by Council. -93- COUNCI,L - JURY 17, 2007 5.5 Source Separated Organic Refuse (Green Bin) may be set out for collection and disposal by the Contractor on collection dates for Regularly Collected Refuse as designated by Council. 5.6 Where Blue Box Recycled Refuse is placed for collection and disposal on recycling refuse dates, it shall be placed entirely within a recycled refuse receptacle (the Blue Box) as provided by the Public Works Department or a suitable rigid container capable for this use. 5.7 Where Source Separated Organic Refuse (Green Bin) is placed for collection and disposal on recycling refuse dates, it shall be placed entirely within a recycled refuse receptacle (the Green Bin) as provided by the Public Works Department. 5.8 There are no limits to the quantity of blue boxes and green bins that may be set out for collection. 6. GENERAL 6.1 Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law, any Person may contract at his own expense and at his own liability, for the collection of Containers in excess of the specified quantity or for the collection and disposal of any refuse. In such cases, that Person shall utilize Bulk Containers for such refuse and shall otherwise conform with the provisions of this By-law, except for the provisions of Sections 4.9, 4.10, 5.1 and 5.2 of this By-law and shall ensure that no hazard or inconvenience to other persons is created by storing of or by the collection and disposal of refuse in Bulk Containers. 6.2 Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law, any Person may provide, at his own expense, for the delivery of refuse to the appropriate collection and disposal facilities. 6.3 No person shall convey through the streets within the Town limits any refuse except in completely covered Containers or in vehicles that are totally enclosed or covered so as to prevent any refuse from falling upon the streets, and to seal such refuse from flies or vermin, and to control, as far as possible, the escape of any offensive odours there from. 6.4 No Person shall set out for collection or convey refuse so as to create a hazard to the public. 6.5 In the event that refuse is set out for collection and disposal other than in accordance with the provisions of this By-law, the Contractor may refuse to collect and dispose of such refuse. It shall then be the responsibility of the Person setting out such refuse to comply with the provisions of this By-law. Refusal by the Contractor to collect and dispose of such refuse shall not limit the applicability of any penalty imposed pursuant to this by-law. 6.6 No Person, without written authorization from the owner of the refuse or the Public Works Department, shall pick over, interfere with, disturb, remove or scatter any refuse. 6.7 No person shall place a large appliance, such as but not limited to, a dishwasher, refrigerator or freezer out for collection without first removing the door, lid or cover. 6.8 Some non -collectible garbage may be delivered to an approved disposal site or transfer station subject to the following: 6.8.1 Permission of the Regional Municipality of York has been granted; -94- COUNC L -JU Y 17, 2007 6 6.8.2 The cost of the haulage of such non -collectible garbage is borne by the person seeking to have it deposited; 6.8.3 Placement of the non -collectible garbage is made in accordance with the direction of the Regional Municipality of York; and 6.8.4 Fees imposed by the Regional Municipality of York have been paid. 6.9 Any person who is not a proprietor or who has more than the allowable number of units of collectible material as defined in Section 4.2 shall prepare his garbage for collection as set out in this by-law and dispose of it at his own expense by conveying the material, or having it conveyed, to an approved disposal site or transfer station, and depositing it in accordance with the direction of the Director of Public Works Department and/or the Regional Municipality of York. 6.10 Every proprietor requiring collection of garbage shall place such garbage out for collection in securely covered containers. 7. APPROVED RECEPTACLES 7.1 No person shall place garbage out for collection unless it is contained in one of the following receptacles: 7.1.1 A returnable receptacle which metal or plastic, is waterproof, durable, non -absorbent has a close fitting cover and two suitable rigid handles. The container's maximum size is 98 litres (3.5 cu ft) The diameter at the top of the container shall be larger than the bottom. The total weight of any full receptacle shall not exceed 22 kgs (50 pounds). 7.1.2 A non -returnable receptacle which is a waterproof plastic bag designed and sold for the purpose of containing garbage and secured so as to prevent any spillage. Maximum size shall be 60cm x 90cm (24"x36") and a total (full) weight not exceeding 22 kgs (50 pounds) 7.2 No person shall place recyclable materials out for collection unless they are contained in one of the following approved receptacles: 7.2.1 Blue plastic boxes, open topped plastic crates, plastic pails clearly and easily identifiable as containing recyclables, which contain all materials without spilling and which do not exceed 50 cm (20 inches) in height and 50 cm (20 inches) in width and 66 cm (26 inches) in length. or are placed out for collection in the following manner: 7.2.2 Magazines, newspapers, cardboard, boxboard and other waste paper tied securely in bundles or boxes not larger 90cm x 90cm 20cm (36" x 36" x 8"). 7.3 No person shall place source separated organic materials out for collection unless they are: . 7.3.1 Contained in a plastic green bin container. The container's size shall not exceed 31 cm x 34cm or a height of 60cm (24 inches) and having a maximum weight of 22kgs (50 pounds). 7.3.2 Contain individual small plastic bags (grocery bags) or a large plastic bag liner (garbage bag) in green bin, but not both. -95- COUNC L -JU Y 17, 2007 7 7.3.3 Plastic bags are tied. 7.3.4 Contained in a green bin as approved by the Director of Public Works. 7.4 No person shall place out for collection special waste, bulky items br white goods unless they have: 7.4.1 Called Contractor to arrange for pick-up on next regularly scheduled collection day for garbage and; 7.5 No person will place yard waste out for collection unless contained in one of the following approved receptacles: 7.5.1 A returnable receptacle which is waterproof, durable, metal or plastic, non -absorbent has a close fitting cover and two suitable rigid handles. The container's diameter shall not exceed 50 cm (20 inches) or a height or 90 cm (36 inches), The diameter at the top of the container shall be larger than the bottom. The total weight of any full receptacle shall not exceed 22 kgs (50 pounds). A "Yard Waste' sticker shall be affixed to the receptacle. 7.5.2 A non -returnable receptacle which is Kraft paper bags manufactured for that purpose. or are placed out for collection in the following manner: 7.5.3 Boughs, twigs and cuttings may be placed for collection in securely tied bundles which do not exceed 1.5 metres (five feet) in length or and 30 cm (12 inches) in diameter or 10 cm (4 inches) in diameter per branch and do not weigh more than 22 kgs (50 pounds). 7.6 Any receptacle placed out for collection which is broken or which breaks when lifted will not be collected. 7.7 Plastic bags are prohibited as the general receptacle for yard waste and blue box and green bin recyclable materials. 8. COSTS 8.1 The Corporation shall have available for sale blue plastic boxes and green bins for the purpose of storing and collection of recyclable materials. Damaged boxes and bins will be replaced by the Town, at no cost, provided the owner returns the damaged box to the Town offices or other designated facilities. The cost for various Containers is found in Schedule C of this By- law. 9. ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES 9.1 Any person convicted of a breach of the provisions of this by-law shall be guilty of an offence and every Person who is convicted of an offence under this by-law shall be subject to a fine. A minimum fine shall not exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) and a maximum fine shall not exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00. Such fines shall be recoverable under Part' XIV ENFORCEMENT, Section 425 Authority to Create Offences and Section 429 Authority to Establish Fines, of the Municipal Act, 2001. 9.2 The provisions of this By-law are enforceable by the Corporation in accordance with the legislation contained in the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.33 or any successor legislation in substitution therefore. COUNCIL - JUV 17, 2007 9.3 Every person who causes or permits or allows any contravention of any provision of this By-law or any owner or originator of waste thrown, deposited or placed in contravention of this By-law is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine in the amount provided by the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.33, or any successor legislation in substitution therefore. 1. 10. SEVERABILITY 10.1 If any provision or requirement of this By-law or the application thereof to any person shall to any extent be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this By-law or the application or such provision or requirement to all persons other than those to which it is held to be invalid or unenforceable shall not be affected thereby and it is hereby declared to be the intention of Council that each provision and requirement of this By-law shall be separately valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. It.' COMING INTO FORCE 11.1 This By-law shall come into force and take effect as of the 101b day of September 2007. 12. HEADINGS 12.1 Section headings in this By-law are not to be considered part of this By-law and are included solely for the convenience of reference and are not intended to be full or accurate descriptions of the sections of this By-law to which they relate. 13. REPEAL 13.1 By-law 4735-05.P being passed by the Corporation of The Town of Aurora is hereby repealed upon the coming into force of this By-law. READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 17" DAY OF JULY, 2007. READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED T141S 17" DAY OFJULY, 2007. PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, MUNICIPAL CLERK -97- I111 Y 17 9nn'7 COUNC s SCHEDULE"A" Waste Materials by Method of Collection Source Non erial WE Garbage Recyclable Bulk White Yard Separated Collectible Classification Materials Items Goods Waste Organics Waste (SSO) 1. lolo a nlm x b lo-mste x c am x d alhastex dosedlo. x 2. A a) licycles and parts x ereof b) arpets, rolled and undled up 1.5 metres in x MlIth & less the 22 k c) arpets, greater, or loose .5 metres In length & x ver 22 k d) wimming pool filters and x um s e) lumbing parts such as inks, toilets and seats, x athtubs fiftln s f urniture x g) lattresses and x eds rin s hj Nthor household bulk ems up to 100 lbs x Sk I) ither household bulk ems greater than 100 x s 45k 3. eta[ a) laces of metal weighing at mare than 100 Ibs x 5kg) and up to 1.2 m in n th b) feces of metal weighing are than 1001bs (45kg) x r more than 1.2 m in n th c) etal food and beverage x ontainers d feel barrels x e ar and car parts x ry Ire, wire mesh and ncing weighing not are than 1001bs, with a x aximum length and Idth of 1.2 m g) hewire mesh and ncing weighing more an 100 Ibs, with a iceedinq x ngth and width 1.2 m h) ropane tanks and fuel loontalners x and cylinders 4. and Wastes a) rush, l Ocm (4") in lameter or less, tied In undies less than 1.5 x sire (5 ft) long and Ocm 12" in diameter. b) lrush, larger than 10cm ") In diameter, tied in _ undies larger than 1.5 x etre (5 ft) long and Ocm IZ' In diameter. gnn7 COUNC L — JU Y 17 10 Waste Materials by Method of Collection Source Non Waste Material Garbage Recyclable Bulk White Yard Separated Collectible Classification Materials Items Goods Waste Organics Waste SSO c) rush, which Is placed In n acceptable container a specified by the X esignated Municipal cial. d) eaf and yard waste, In n acceptable container s specified 6y the X esignated Municipal fficial. e rass clippings X eat balls X S. od Waste a) egetable and meat craps and X apedcardboard material oiled with food waste 6. a er a oxboard X b orru aled cardboard X X c rinkin boxes X d) nvelopes, direct mall dvertising, paper egg artons, greeting cards X nd remalning paper and aper products enerated b households e Ina a er X and cover books X aund detergent boxes X h) juice, milk and Ice cream X arsons I ssuse and a er towels X f) gazines, catalogues X nd telephone books k ews dnt X a er tlrinkin cups X m) axed paper, carbon X aper, construction X aper, kraft paper X n) hredded paper 7. lastics a) lean sandwich, milk, X read and sh000inq barts b) lear food packaging, eked goads containers. X lear flexible bottles, lister Decka in o) Ilsterwfap, bubble X acka In , saran wrap d ottle lids X e) ottles and Jugs, milk, X ice, deter ent rinking cups X g) arge mouth plastic tubs, argadne tubs, yogurt X ontainers h ill bottles X 1) average containers, soft K rink and water battles J) tiff/crinkle type bags potato chips, department X ore k Syrofoarn food trays X 11 ova X 8. Mile Goods �aj kir conditioners X b ehumidlflers X c ishwashers X d of water tanks X e) efrigeretors and X eezers I MVM COUNC L - JU Y 17, 2007 Waste Materials bv Method of Collection Waste Material Classification Garbage Recyclable Materials Bulk Items White Goods Yard Waste Source Separated Organics SSO Non Collectible Waste f) toves, ovens and Icrowave ovens X ashore and dryers X hi wimmlnq pool heaters X etal Shower enclosures X Indow, a/c units X k etal bath tubs X IMetal lawn fumiture X m) Empty metal water chancre X n) EO (no propane tank) X g. ood a) wit Inz cod boxes and barrels a length not greater 1,2m. X b) led ood up to 1.2 In In in x c) ood greater than 1.2 m ten th X 10 Uditional Material a mmunitlon X 6 atteries X c rick, rock, asphalt X d) isposable diapers and arsenal hygiene roducts X e arth and sod X f) ouse plants and small mounts of soil X gj mpty metal paint cans nd emptv aerosol cans X h x losives I I X 1) brauass X ausehold sweepings X k lass bottles and Ism X I lass plate and windows X iayand straw X _ml n azardous waste X o awdust and shavings X hln les- X bring and twine X r ;w1mming pool covers X s fires and rims X -100- COUNC L -JU .Y 17, 2007 12 SCHEDULE"B" SSO Accepted Items ITEMS Diapers Animal Waste, Litter, Bedding & Fur _ Baking Ingredients Bird Seed Boxboard soiled Bread Candy & Confectionary Products Candy Wrapper, Paper Cardboard soiled Dairy Products Cereal Coffee Grinds, Filters & Tea Bags Consumable Food Eggs and Egg Shells Feathers Fish and Shellfish Flour & Sugar Bags Flowers Dried & Fresh Cut Food Products Consumable Fruit Hair Houseplants Includes Plant Material & Soil Incontinence Products Kraft Paper Meat Wrap) Meat Products Bones, Fat, Skin Microwave Popcorn Bag Moulded Pulp E Carton, Carry Out Tray)- Soiled Muffin Wrappers Nail Clippings Newspaper soiled Paper Cups and Paper Plates Pa erTowels Pasta Pet Food Pol coat Containers Ice Cream Box)- Soiled Sanitary Products Sawdust* Spices Shredded Paper Tea Bags Tissues Vegetables * Wood sources only (not pressure treated). No sawdust from melamine, composite wood, particleboard, etc. will be accepted. -101- COUNC L -JU .Y 17, 2007 13 SCHEDULE "B" CONTINUED SSO Not Accepted Items ITEMS Artificial Flowers & Plants Ashes Baby Wipes Candles Carpet & Rugs Cigarette Butts Clothing, Leather & Textiles Corks Cotton Balls, Ear Cleaners & Make Up Removal Pads Dead Animals Disposable Mop Sheets Dryer Lint Dryer Sheets Foil Gum Lint Milk Bags Plastic Wrap & Baggies Popsicle Sticks Styrofoam Tissue Gift Wrap Paper Toothpicks Vacuum Cleaner Bags & Contents Wax Paper Wood -102- COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 14 SCHEDULE"C" COST OF BOXES 18 Gallon Blue Box $ 8.00 each 100 Gallon Blue Tote $120.00 each Green Bins $ 20.00 each Kitchen Containers $5.00 each -103- COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 I� LAGENDA ITEM TOWN OF AURORA AURORA COUNCIL REPORT '.-No. PW07-027 SUBJECT: Acceptance of Municipal Services - Spring Farm (Minto Communities (Toronto)) - Phase I - Registered Plan 65M-3678 FROM: D. Atkins, Acting Director of Public Works DATE: July 17, 2007 RECOMMENDATIONS THAT Council accept the municipal services contained within Registered Plan 65M- 3678 being Phase I of the Spring Farm (Minto Communities (Toronto) Inc.) Subdivision; THAT Council enact By-law 4928-07.D for the assumption of the subject municipal services; THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a Certificate ofAcceptance of Public Works for said lands as required under Section 3.10 of the Subdivision Agreement; THAT notice to the homeowners be provided through the Notice Board advising them that the subject development has been assumed by the Town. BACKGROUND The Spring Farm - Phase I development was serviced under a Subdivision Agreement executed by the Town of Aurora and Minto Communities (Toronto) Inc. on April 22, 2003. The maintenance period, as set out in the terms of the Subdivision Agreement, has expired for the Registered Plan noted. Public Works staff has reviewed all inspection reports for the subject part of the development and are satisfied that the municipal roads and services are in good condition and have been completed in accordance with the terms of the Subdivision Agreement. COMMENTS All public services have been completed and the respective maintenance periods have expired. All deficiencies have been rectified to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department. Many homeowners in this development have placed lot grading deposits with their respective Homebuilders. The homeowners are entitled to have their lot grading deposits returned to them when the development has been assumed by the Town. It is for this -104- COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 July 17, 2007 -2 - Report No. PW07-027 reason that it is requested that to the homeowners be provided through the Notice Board advising them that the subject development has been assumed by the Town. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The Town will, upon issuance of the Certificate of Acceptance of Public Works, be responsible for all future operational and maintenance costs for the municipal services within the specified areas. OPTIONS None CONCLUSIONS The services for the Spring Farm - Phase I area as shown in Appendix "A", being Registered Plan 65M-3678, can be accepted. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN Objective D1: Continue the commitment of fiscal responsibility and accountability. ATTACHMENTS • Appendix "A" - Key Map showing location of services to be accepted. • Appendix "B" - Certificate of Acceptance. • Appendix "C" - By-law 4928-07.D PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW Management Team Meeting - July 4, 2007 Prepared by. Steve Wilson, Technical Assistant, Extension 4377 z = D. Atkins Acting Director of Public Works S. Rogers Chief Administrative Officer -105- APPENDIX "A" Location of Services To Be Accepted ST. JOHN'S S.R. I Hickson I- f _��4oytord %SUSrI1Cltl(Y• Ha twee Wa Starr Cr.' .� n d o s I `I Q Wo River Ridge Blvd. � Zokol � a Q Barr eras. � � m Martel Gt. ° — Future Roads ivy ,trry G ..._.. Q1,TOIT9Pr- ' Ed . II1iI, Cr. i.v.r1)l1ci11.l19_n8r!_tyICJ WC� u ? or Ridge Blvd. Jerson lAve. 1 �' Jmo J 4 ° y Zokol Dr. WELLINGTON STREET a Dr EAST KEY MAP SHOWING LOCATIONS OF SERVICES TO BE ACCEPTED PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT —106— July 2007 COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 APPENDIX "B" TOWN OF AURORA CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC WORKS SUBDIVISION OWNER: Minto Communities (Toronto) Inc. DATE OF ACCEPTANCE: July 17, 2007 DESCRIPTION OF PUBLIC WORKS ACCEPTED: All services referred to in Section 3.01 of the Subdivision Agreement between Minto Communities (Toronto) Inc. and the Town of Aurora for Registered Plans 65M-3678. DESCRIPTION OF STREETS IN WHICH PUBLIC WORKS ACCEPTED ARE LOCATED AS PER REGISTERED PLANS 65M-3678: Fouracre Way Brooks Avenue Marshview Avenue Spring Farm Road* Bilbrough Street* Conover Avenue* Petermann Street* Borealis Avenue* Suffolk Avenue* * Only the section within Registered Plan 65M-3678. The undersigned hereby certifies that the Public Works, described above, have been installed in accordance with the requirements of the Town of Aurora's specifications and the above noted agreement and that all municipal departments have been informed of this matter. I further certify that the maintenance period, as stipulated in the agreement, has expired, and that all deficiencies have been rectified to the Town's satisfaction, and that requirements for final acceptance as set out in Sections 3.09 and 3.10 have been complied with. The Public Works as described above are herewith accepted by the Town of Aurora. David Atkins, Acting Director of Public Works —107— COU IL — JULY 17, 2007 APPENDIX C -(Own of A0t THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF A URORA By-law Number 4928 -07.D BEING A BY-LAW to assume aboveground and belowground municipal services; to assume certain lands; and to establish highways (Spring Farm — Phase /) WHEREAS the MunicipalAct, 2001, S.O.2001, as amended, c. 25, section 5 requires that a power of the municipality shall be exercised by by-law; AND WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 as amended, c.25, section 31 authorizes the Council of a local municipalityto pass by-laws forestablishing a highway and land may only become a highway by virtue of a by-law passed by Council; AND WHEREAS Council desires to assume aboveground and belowground municipal services, assume certain lands and to establish certain highways; NOW THEREFORE THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: The following lands be established as public highway and assumed by The Corporation of the Town of Aurora: Spring Farm Road as contained within Plan 65M-3678 Bilbrough Street as contained within Plan 65M-3678 Conover Avenue as contained within Plan 65M-3678 Petermann Street as contained within Plan 65M-3678 Fouracre Way as contained within Plan 65M-3678 Brooks Avenue as contained within Plan 65M-3678 Marshview Avenue as contained within Plan 65M-3678 Borealis Avenue as contained within Plan 65M-3678 Suffolk Avenue as contained within Plan 65M3678 2. The Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby assumes the aboveground and belowground municipal services forthe lands contained within Plan 65M-3678. 3. THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute all documentation required in connection with the assumption thereof. 4. THAT this By-law may be registered in the appropriateLandRegistry office on title to the said streets and/or reserves set out in Sections 1 and 2 herein, if applicable. 5. THAT the provisions of this By-law shall come into force and take effect upon third reading thereof. READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 17TH DAY OF July, 2007. READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 17TH DAY OF July, 2007. PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 AGENDA ITEM # AURORA COUNCIL OF AURORA COUNCIL REPORT No. PW07-028 SUBJECT: Acceptance of Municipal Services — Sierra Homes (Aurora) Inc. - Registered Plan 65M-3705 11 FROM: D. Atkins, Acting Director of Public Works DATE: July 17, 2007 RECOMMENDATIONS THAT Council accept the municipal services contained within Registered Plan 65114- 3705 being Sierra Homes (Aurora) Inc. subdivision; THAT Council enact By-law 4925-07.D for the assumption of the subject municipal services; THAT the Acting Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a Certificate of Acceptance of Public Works for said lands as required under Section 3.10 of the Subdivision Agreement; THAT the Treasurer be directed to reduce the municipal servicing securities held in relation to the Sierra Homes (Aurora) Inc, subdivision to $80,937.50; and THAT notice to the homeowners be provided through the Notice Board advising them that the subject development has been assumed by the Town. BACKGROUND The Sierra Homes (Aurora) Inc. development was serviced under a Subdivision Agreement executed by the Town of Aurora and Sierra Homes (Aurora) Inc. on August 26, 2003. The maintenance period, as set out in the terms of the Subdivision Agreement, has expired for the Registered Plan noted. Public Works staff has reviewed all inspection reports for the subject part of the development and are satisfied that the municipal roads and services are in good condition and have been completed in accordance with the terms of the Subdivision Agreement. COMMENTS All public services have been completed and the respective maintenance periods have expired. All deficiencies have been rectified to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department. —109— COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 July 17, 2007 .2. Report No. PW07-028 The amount of $80,937.50 will be withheld until the extended 5-year maintenance period for retaining walls and noise barriers expires as per section 3.32c of the Subdivision Agreement. Many homeowners in this development have placed lot grading deposits with their homebuilder. The homeowners are entitled to have their lot grading deposits returned to them when the development has been assumed by the Town. It is for this reason that it is requested that to the homeowners be provided through the Notice Board advising them that the subject development has been assumed by the Town. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The Town will, upon issuance of the Certificate of Acceptance of Public Works, be responsible for all future operational and maintenance costs for the municipal services within the specified areas. OPTIONS None CONCLUSIONS The services for the Sierra Homes (Aurora) Inc. as shown in Appendix "A", being Registered Plan 65M-3705, can be accepted. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN Objective D1: Continue the commitment of fiscal responsibility and accountability. ATTACHMENTS Appendix "A" - Key Map showing location of services to be accepted. Appendix "B" - Certificate of Acceptance. • Appendix "C" - By-law 4925-07.D PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW Management Team Meeting — July 4, 2007 Prepared b : Jerry Kryst, Technical Assistant, Extension 4376 D. Atkins Acting Director of Public Works .r. ` ohn S. Rogers ChiefAdministrative Officer —110— APPENDIX "A" N ST. JOHN'S SIDE ROAD WEST W W RAIFORD ST. Lu Z O V 0 MOORCREST SUBJECT } o RIV PROPERTY ST. ANDREW S COURT a co m O z APPENDIX "A" KEY MAP SHOWING LOCATION OF SERVICES TO BE ACCEPYED PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT JUNE 2007 COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 APPENDIX " B" TOWN OF AURORA CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC WORKS SUBDIVISION OWNER: DATE OF ACCEPTANCE: Sierra Homes (Aurora) Inc. July 17, 2007 DESCRIPTION OF PUBLIC WORKS ACCEPTED: All services referred to in Section 3.01 of the Subdivision Agreement between Sierra Homes (Aurora) Inc. and the Town of Aurora for Registered Plans 65M-3705. DESCRIPTION OF STREETS IN WHICH PUBLIC WORKS ACCEPTED ARE LOCATED AS PER REGISTERED PLANS 65M-3705: Burgon Place The undersigned hereby certifies that the Public Works, described above, have been installed in accordance with the requirements of the Town of Aurora's specifications and the above noted agreement and that all municipal departments have been informed of this matter. I further certify that the maintenance period, as stipulated in the agreement, has expired, and that all deficiencies have been rectified to the Town's satisfaction, and that requirements for final acceptance as set out in Sections 3.09 and 3.10 have been complied with. The Public Works as described above are herewith accepted by the Town of Aurora. David Atkins, Acting Director of Public Works -112- COUN IL - J LY 17, 2007 APPENDIX "C" e,�own ofg4ro THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA "d1»y By-law Number4925 -07.D BEING A BY-LAW to assume aboveground and belowground municipal services; to assume certain lands; and to establish highways (Sierra Homes,(nc.) WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O.2001, as amended, c. 25, section 5 requires that a power of the municipality shall be exercised by by-law; AND WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 as amended, c,25, section 31 authorizes the Council of a local municlpalityto pass by-laws for establishing a highway and land may only become a highway by virtue of a by-law passed by Council; AND WHEREAS Council desires to assume aboveground and belowground municipal services, assume certain lands and to establish certain highways; NOW THEREFORE THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. The following lands be established as public highway and assumed by The Corporation of the Town of Aurora: Burgon Place as contained within Plan 65M-3705 2. The Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby assumes the aboveground and belowground municipal services for the lands contained within Plan 65M-3705. 3. THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute all documentation required in connection with the assumption thereof. 4. THAT this By-law may be registered in the appropriate Land Registry office on title to the said streets and/or reserves set out in Sections 1 and 2 herein, if applicable. 5. THAT the provisions of this By-law shall come into force and take effect upon third reading thereof. READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 17TH DAY OF JULY, 2007. READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 17TH DAY OF JULY, 2007. PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK -113- COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 LAUENDA ITEMa TOWN OF AURORA AURORA COUNCIL REPORT No. PL07-086 SUBJECT: Proposed Change of Street Name Suffix from Championship Circle to Championship Circle Place FROM: Sue Seibert, Director of Planning and Development Services. DATE: July 17, 2007 RECOMMENDATIONS THAT the street name suffix of CHAMPIONSHIP CIRCLE be changed to CHAMPIONSHIP CIRCLE PLACE, located in the northwest quadrant of Yonge Street and Bloomington Road; and THAT Council enact By -Law 4934-07.D. — to affect the said change. BACKGROUND Early in January of 2007, an issue was brought forward to the Planning and Development Services Department regarding some confusion over the correct street suffix for CHAMPIONSHIP CIRCLE PLACE. The street in question is located in the Elderberry Hill - Schickedanz Bros. (D12-01-3A) subdivision located in the northwest quadrant of Yonge Street and Bloomington Road. See "Attachment A" for exact location. COMMENTS The proposed street name suffix change was a recommendation brought forward by Town of Aurora Council from a General Committee extract held on September 161h, 2003. Council proposed that CHAMPIONSHIP CIRCLE be renamed to CHAMPIONSHIP CIRCLE PLACE to better reflect the street configuration. Having the suffix "circle" implies that the street is shaped in a circular manner and may cause confusion for residents and emergency services. However, the street name appears as CHAMPIONSHIP CIRCLE on the Subdivision agreement and on the Registered Plan 65M3931 (it is missing the suffix Place) and therefore got officially registered with the incorrect suffix. Changing the street name suffix back to CHAMPIONSHIP CIRCLE PLACE will coincide with the recommendation thatwas originally approved by Council (See Attachment "D"). The proposed street name suffix change will help alleviate any future confusion over the proper name of the street in question. —114— COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 July 17 2007 - 2 - Report No. PL07-086 In complying with the Town's procedure an advertisement was published in the local newspaper (attached as "Attachment B") and notice was given to the public of the Town's intention to change the name of CHAMPIONSHIP CIRCLE to CHAMPIONSHIP CIRCLE PLACE. In accordance with the Municipal Act, notice of the proposed Namb Change was published for (4) consecutive weeks in a local newspaper, and upon hearing no adverse comments from the public the introduction of the passing of the Name Change By-law shall be taken into consideration. Town Staff supports the street name change of CHAMPIONSHIP CIRCLE to CHAMPIONSHIP CIRCLE PLACE. OPTIONS Council has the option to refuse the draft by-law to change the street name suffix to CHAMPIONSHIP CIRCLE PLACE. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Not Applicable. CONCLUSIONS In keeping with Council's resolution respecting the naming of public roads and seeing as there were no adverse comments received from the public, staff recommends that the proposal of the name change by-law, being a by-law to change the name of CHAMPIONSHIP CIRCLE to CHAMPIONSHIP CIRCLE PLACE be enacted. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN Promote a sustainable community that respects its historic culture and character and embraces diverse cultural development and renewal in harmony with sound environmental management and business development activity. ATTACHMENTS Attachment "A" - Location Map Attachment "B" - Advertisement for Local Newspaper Attachment "C" - Draft Bylaw 4934-07.D. Attachment "D" - Extract from General Committee Meeting from September 16, 2003 —115— COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 July 17, 2007 PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW - 3 - Report No. PL07-086 Management Team Meeting - July 4th, 2007 Prepared by: Cory Fagan, GIS Database Analyst Extension 4348 :ibert, M.C.LP., R.P.P. -Iin S. Rogers, of Planning and Development A C.A.O. -116- o - aFox 0 W a C G C _ E V a O O in a m q) O 8 o Q N F- (n s rG C W 0 ti mz M J o ° y z a 133y1S o o 30NOA 3 \ Q N 7 I a I W "O _ W ♦� d U I- I m+ Q O o O Z O a •� J O \P�j jIIIH o y O I- 06p2! ple Chase AcademyDr O a N a� Q va O� Zj COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 ATTACHMENT "B" PROPOSED CHANGE OF STREET NAME SUFFIX On July 17th, 2007, Aurora Council will consider a recommendation to rename the street CHAMPIONSHIP CIRCLE to CHAMPIONSHIP CIRCLE PLACE, as shown below. N Charn Q A Clrcle W Oil � a� Eque4B Lu v o Z m a 0 m Elderberry Trail v The proposed street name suffix change is the result of a recommendation brought forward by Town of Aurora Council from a General Committee extract held on September 161h, 2003. It was proposed that Championship Circle be renamed Championship Circle Place to better reflect the street configuration. Having the suffix "circle" implies that the street is shaped in a circular manner and may cause confusion for residents and emergency services. The proposed street name suffix change will help alleviate any future confusion over the proper name of the street in question. Any person who claims that they will be adversely affected by the passing of this By-law may apply to the undersigned to be heard on this matter on or before July 10th, 2007, Further information relating to the proposed street name change is available in the Planning and Development Services Department during regular office hours, call (905) 727.3123 x4340, Dated June 11th, 2007 Sue Seibert, Director of Planning and Development Services -118- COUNT J L — JULY 17, 2007 APPENDIX Nicol THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OFAURORA e,�ewn of.% By-law Number 4934.07.D d yyee�rc. �� BEING A BY-LAW to Change the Name of 1F Yl Championship Circle to Championship Circle Place. WHEREAS Section 47 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended authorizes a municipality to change the name of a highway; AND WHEREAS the Municipal Act deems it expedient to change the street name Championship Circle to Championship Circle Place thereby providing consistency with current street naming conventions and policies; AND WHEREAS no person has submitted in writing a notice indicating that they will be adversely affected by the proposed change; NOW THEREFORE THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. THAT the unassumed road known as Championship Circle in the Town of Aurora, in the Regional Municipality of York described on Schedule "A" be renamed Championship Circle Place. 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 17t4 DAY OF JULY, 2007. READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED 17tb DAY OF JULY, 2007. PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK —119— COUNC) L - JU.�Y 17, 2007 By-law 4934-07.D Schedule "A" All and singular the following lands and premises situated in the Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York: Firstl Championship Circle Place, Plan 65M-3931 Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York -120- COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 ATTACHMENT °`D" TOWN OF AURORA EXTRACT FROM GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO, 03-12 HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 & ADOPTED BY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2003 2. CS03-033 - Request for Street Name Schickendanz Brothers Ltd. - Elderberry Hill Farm 13990 and 14208 Yonge Street Part of Lot 72, Concession 1 WYS Draft Plan of Subdivision - D12-01-3A Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Vrancic THAT the following names be allocated to the roads within the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision - D12-01-3A; and Gold Medal Jumper (Street A) (Street B) THAT the proposed name for Street C "Championship Circle" be referred back to staff to provide a more appropriate street type, as "circle" implies that the street is shaped in a circle, and may cause confusion for residents. CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE SENT BY:. Corporate Services ACTION DEPT.: Corporate Services INFO DEPT.: V. Partridge, By-law, Legal Svs. -121- COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 AGENDA ITEM # 13 TOWN OF AURORA AuRoRA COUNCIL REPORT SUBJECT: Request for Street Names Ballymore Development Corporation Part of Lot 71, Concession 1, 65M-2767 File Numbers; D09-04-04, D12-04-1A & D14-04-04 FROM: Sue Seibert, Director of Planning DATE: July 17, 2007 RECOMMENDATIONS No. PL07-088 THAT the following list of street names be allocated to the proposed internal streets within the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, D12-04-1A, Ballymore Development Corporation. Street "A" Lille Street `B" Annonay Street "C" Soleil Street "D" Beau BACKGROUND In accordance with the Town of Aurora's Street Naming Policy, developers have the option of requesting specific street names for proposed new developments, pending obtaining clearance by the Region of York Planning Department and acceptance by the Town's Fire Department, and subsequently Council's approval. Ballymore Development Corporation have indicated their desire to proceed with the clearance of conditions of draft approval, working towards the Subdivision Agreement. It is appropriate that the street names be approved for the site at this time. COMMENTS The proposed names were brought forward by Larry Dekkema, Ballymore Development Corporation, who first had the opportunity of reviewing the Approved Bank of Street Names. After careful consideration, Mr. Dekkema has decided to submit four names of his —122— COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 July 17, 2007 - 2 - Report No. PL07-088 own. The four names Lille, Annonay, Soleil and Beau were submitted as part of a 'French' theme to go along with the new French Catholic School within the subdivision. The meaning/translation for these four names are: Lille — A city located in Northern France. Annonay - A town located in France, on the eastern border, towards the south. Soleil - sun, sunshine. Beau - nice, beautiful. Information provided by Wikipedia.org. All of the submitted names have been approved by the Town's Fire Department and Region of York for use in Aurora. Access to the subdivision is through Street'C' (Soleil) from Bloomington Road. Please see Figure 2 (Location Map) and Figure 3 (Draft Plan) for the complete street configuration. OPTIONS Council has the option to refuse the allocation and assignment of all or any of these proposed names, at which point the developer would have to re -submit alternate requests to the applicable agencies as per the Town's Street Naming Policy. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Not Applicable. CONCLUSIONS In keeping with Council's resolution respecting the naming of public roads, staff recommend that the names be considered for use on the internal roads servicing this site. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN Promote a sustainable community that respects its historic culture and character and embraces diverse cultural development and renewal in harmony with sound environmental management and business development activity. —123— COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 July 17, 2007 - 3 - Report No. PL07-088 FIGURES Figure 1 - Key Map Figure 2 - Location Map Figure 3 - Site Plan PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW Management Team Meeting - July 4, 2007 Prepared by: Cory Fagan, G1S Database Analyst Extension 4348 ert, M.C.(.P., R.P.P. 4 John S. Rogers, Planning and Developme�--=�C.A.O. -124- Henderson Drive � a CO v o a� L a L �a �- s 00 SUBJECT; Bloomington Road Towle PfRichm'd1nd Hill KEY0 200 400 600 AURORA MAP Metres FIGURE 1 Key Map created by the Town of Aurora Planning Department, January 17 th, 2006. Base map data provided by the Region of York. �2 k 0 Q y Railway/Gq�Transit Line —L Street "A" (Lille) „A itle) N Street a� 0 Street "C" Soleil) WStreet "C" (Soleil) tq FRENCH CATHOLIC Street 'p , roQ SCHOOL .o eeeU) U 13LOO4111VGTON RO AD Town of Richmond Hill LOCATION N o 50 100 AuR MAPA Metres FIGURE 2 Location Map created by the Town of Aurora Plap 11 gspartment, January 11 th, 2006. Base map data provided by the Region of York. COUNC I L — JU rI�1 �29_,�97 oo=�Fwy Hii, c10 if 5 RNg5gillil j5[ cICes vd 1llj�glg o 5 9! I iA wYll i �, R m o zoo I"�€4!g}l1�as0ip �otn °ao oo 'r i! istl a11( i r $ S III.. °q i X 3 P'� p i Fy I I 19l: eEx i.A pp Ilk p( �I -261tl _ Ltl I I. x 7 n I — — — — --10 -- -- _ --- _, rears I -- rc� �I II II M LU Z) LL COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 [AGENDA 9iEM # TOWN OF AURORA AURORA COUNCIL REPORT No. PL07-089 SUBJECT: Application for Minor Site Plan Approval 1373737 Ontario Inc. Part of Lot 1, R.P.68 45 Wellington Street East File Number., D11-05-07 FROM: Sue Seibert, Director of Planning and Development Services DATE: July 17, 2007 RECOMMENDATION THAT Report PL07-089 be received as information. BACKGROUND Location and Land Use The subject property is located along the south side of Wellington Street East, situated between Victoria and Wells Street (see Figure 1). The lands are municipally known as 45 Wellington Street East and are legally described as Part of Lot 1 on Registered Plan 68. The property has approximately 16m (52ft) of frontage on Wellington Street East, and has a total site area of 616M2 (6,63Oft) . Furthermore, there is an existing 189m2 (2,034ft2) residential building on the property that is currently vacant. Surrounding Uses The surrounding land uses are as follows: North: Professional/business offices South: Residential East: Residential West: Professional/business offices Official Plan The Town of Aurora Official Plan, as amended by Official Plan Amendment 66, designates the subject lands as "Community Commercial Centre — Historic Core". This designation permits a wide range of commercial uses that are intended to enable the development of a variety of retail and services establishments to meet the regular weekly needs of greater residential community. Permitted uses on lands designated as "Community Commercial Centre — Historic Core" include, but are not limited to, specialty shops, restaurants (excluding drive-thrus), offices, entertainment and recreational uses, community uses, government, institutional, research, cultural and social facilities. —128— COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 June 19. 2007 - 2 - Report No. PL07-089 The subject property also falls within the Town's "Heritage Resource Area"; however, it is noted that the existing 189m2 (2,0302) building on the site is not designated under part IV of the Heritage Act, and is not among those properties listed on the Town's Heritage Registry. Among other objectives, policies of the Heritage Resource Area call for development and redevelopment that is compatible with the preservation of Aurora's heritage. Zoning By-law The subject property is zoned "Central Commercial (C2) Zone" by the Town of Aurora Zoning By-law 2213-78, as amended. Permitted uses in the C2 zone include, but are not limited to, banks, clinics, retail stores, studios, business and professional offices, restaurants, and funeral parlours. PROPOSAL The applicant proposes to use the existing 189m2 (2,034ft2) building as a business office. Given the intended use, the applicant is required by the Zoning By-law to provide for adequate on -site parking. Hence, the applicant proposes to construct a seven (7) space parking lot in the backyard of the subject property to comply with said parking provisions (see Figure 2). Given municipal parking standards and the width of the subject lot, the applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment to reduce Zoning By-law buffering requirements along the easterly and southerly property boundary. Rather than providing the required 1.5m (5ft) grass strip and a 1.5m (5ft) high wooden fence along said boundaries, the applicant has received conditional approval (subject to site plan approval) on June 14, 2007 from the Committee of Adjustment to provide for the following buffers: Eastern property boundary buffer: Om grass strip + 1.5m (5ft) wooden fence Southern property boundary buffer: 1 m (3.3ft) grass strip +>1.5m (5ft) mature cedar hedge COMMENTS Department Comments First submission comments have been received from internal departments and provided to the applicant for consideration. Minor configuration changes have been requested of the proposed parking lot as well as the inclusion of additional standard notes. Furthermore, revisions have been requested to the stormwater management design, and additional information has been requested from the applicant to assess potential tree preservation issues of adjacent vegetation. External Agency Comments Comments of no objection have been received from both Power Stream and Central York fire Services with respect to the proposed development. Comments are still outstanding —129— COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 June 19, 2007 - 3 - Report No. PL07-089 from York Region. SERVICING ALLOCATION Not applicable. " OPTIONS Not applicable. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Fees and service charges will be payable upon execution of the Minor Site Plan Agreement. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The Strategic Plan contains objectives to promote a sustainable community that respects its historic culture and character and embraces diverse cultural development and renewal in harmony with sound environmental management and business development activity. Review of the subject application through the Minor Site Plan process will facilitate this objective. PROVINCIAL POLICY STATEMENT There are no conflicts with the policies of the Provincial Policy Statement as a result of this application. CONCLUSIONS In accordance with the process approved by Council dealing with the Minor Site Plan approval procedures, the purpose of this report is to advise Council that the subject file is being processed as a Minor Site Plan application respecting the proposed construction of a commercial parking lot on the subject property. ATTACHMENTS Figure 1 — Location Plan Figure 2 — Proposed Site Plan PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW Management Team Meeting — July 4, 2007 —130— COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 June 19, 2007 - 4 - Report No. PL07-089 Prepared by. Andrew Harper, Planner Extension 4349 Planning and Development -131- is }UOLUJE?l a m a z� 0 a y m ro 0 0 N N � � N ry � +� N N C 7 }S spaM O � � N }S SIIaM o a U 0 Z 4a o IS aonjdS J v 3 w >, a) cn o w m y� U W F— }S euo}oln W W a U � Z O Z J J WCL Z J . 133211S 30NOX Zo O� z HZ Eli M?N W U J. I ON' J � a U. -I COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 Wellington Street East existing grassed lawn Proposed 1.83m Special $ cial Mixed m wooden fence Density Residential n walkway flower bed Flower ,�0 bed ch 7 w Y.83 existing wooden fence 3. m-- 45 Wellington St existing two storey a building to remain " a 0 0.9m a_ 1.83m existing 0.3m wooden fence-1.0m deck 1.04.5X0.76m —" ; plastic refuse , isti 'C' Central Commercial Zane -bin with fnass & professional ocover ,es & related parking area^---- " Central Commercial Zone -------- 2>m 3 \ (existing garage to be re ved) r, ��� `� �"--' Jt•,�� proposed 1.80m wooden fence ` proposed asphalt \ parking area grassed residential backyard -- - "R5" Special Mixed buffer zone (i:4m) N76019'00"F 15.85m Density Residential mature cedar hedge grassed backyard of multi —unit residential use "C2" Central Commercial Zone N W 6L —133— COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 AGENDA ITEIN # 1 S� i TOWN OF AURORA s . AURORA COUNCIL No. PL07-066 SUBJECT: Application for Site Plan Approval Ridgewood Developments Inc. (formerly CDCL Developments (Aurora)) 15-35 Hollandview Trail Part Lot 82, Concession 1 EYS File Number. D11-02-07 FROM: Sue Seibert, Director of Planning and Development Services DATE: July 17, 2007 RECOMMENDATION THAT Report PL07-066 be received as information and that, subjectto the resolution of all outstanding issues and the submission of all fees and securities, Council authorize the Director of Planning and Development Services or delegate to execute a Site Plan Agreement between the Owner and the Town of Aurora to permit the construction of a 5 storey residential building providing 153 units, and THAT three (3) additional units of servicing allocation be provided to the subject application from the Core Area Infill reserve. BACKGROUND Location/Land Use The subject lands are located on the south west corner of Hollandview Trail and John West Way. (see Figure 1). The subject lands are legally described as Part of Lot 82, Concession 1 EYS and municipally know as 15-35 Hollandview Trail. The subject lands have the following characteristics: ■ a total lot area of approximately 1.14 ha ( 2.81 acres); • approximately 119 metres (390 ft) of frontage along Hollandview Trail and approximate 78.4 metres (257.2 ft) of frontage along John West Way; • access to the site is proposed via one (1) driveway entrance off of John West Way; and ■ lands are currently vacant with a portion of the lands treed on the westerly part of the site. Surrounding Uses The surrounding land uses are as follows: North: Future 4-5 storey retirement home development; South: Town Hall; East: Residential and Town park; and West: Open Space (woodlot). -134- COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 July 17, 2007 - 2 - Report No. PL07-066 Official Plan The Town of Aurora Official Plan designates the westerly portion of the subject lands as "High Density Residential" by the "Bayview-Wellington Centre Secondary Plan" (OPA 6) (see Figure 2). The policy permits a range of apartment unit types at a net�site density of 99 to 173 units per hectare (40 to 70 units per acre) not exceeding 7 storeys. Underground parking shall be required with appropriately located surface parking for shorter term use. The easterly portion of the subject lands are designated "High Density — Mixed Use Residential and Commercial', which permits a range of apartment unit types at a net site density of 99 to 160 units per hectare (40 to 65 units per acre) not exceeding 7 storeys. Retail commercial uses and/or office commercial uses at grade is permitted. Underground parking shall be required with appropriately located surface parking for shorter term use. The lands as shownin Schedule AA are located in the Community Core Area of the Bayview Wellington Centre Secondary Plan. The general intention of this plan is to achieve a graduation in residential density from higher in the Community Core Area to lower in the periphery of the residential area. The subject site plan application is in keeping with the objectives and policies of the Bayview-Wellington Centre Secondary Plan (OPA 6). Zoning By-law The lands are zoned "Residential Commercial H (C7-2)" (see Figure 3). A maximum of 167 apartment dwellings units in a maximum of two buildings being no more than 7 storeys in height is permitted. The zone also provides permission to allow retail uses, business and professional offices etc on the first storey. The zone includes parking provisions which provides for a minimum of 90% of the total parking shall be below grade. In order to lift the Holding Prefix, a Site Plan Agreement has to be executed between the owner and the Town. Variances were approved through the Committee of Adjustment under files D13-(07-09)- 07. The variances included reducing the rear yard setbacks, exterior side yard setbacks, front yard and side yard setbacks from the building. A further variance was applied for under file D13-(32)-07, to permit a garbage enclosure within the side yard, providing a 3.4 m (11.1 ft.) setback; whereas the By-law requires a 10.0 m (32.8 ft.) interior side yard setback. Planning staff support the approval of the minor variance. The variance will be before the Committee of Adjustment on July 12, 2007. Other than the garbage enclosure location, the site plan application conforms to the provisions of the By-law. —135— COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 July 17, 2007 - 3 - Report No. PL07-066 PROPOSAL Site Plan The applicant, Ridgewood Developments Inc, has submitted an application to the Town for site plan approval to permit the construction of a 5 storey residential building having 153 units. (see Figures 4, 5 and 6). Details of the proposal are as follows: ■ Building Tenure: Condominium ( the applicant has not submitted an application) ■ Building Height: 5-storeys 21.5 m (70.5 ft.) ■ GFA: 15,886 sq.m. (171,001 sq. ft) ■ Units:153 • 135 units per hectare (54 units per acre) ■ Parking spaces proposed: 254 ■ Resident:208 ■ Visitor:46 ■ Above: 26 Below grade (one floor): 228 • Amenity Indoor: 622.9 sq. m (6705.0 sq. ft.) ■ Amenity Outdoor: 1907.7 sq.m. (20534.9 sq.ft.) • Access: proposed driveway entrance from John West Way The subject lands are vacant, with an area on the westerly part of the site which is treed and forms part of a woodlot. A five storey building is proposed to be located on the corner of John West Way and Hollandview Trail. The building location is close to the edge of both streets while the amenity space and parking areas screened from John West Way (see Figure 4). All parking for the residents has been provided underground. The access ramp to the underground parking is set back from the driveway entrance approximately 70 m (230 ft.). The visitor parking is at grade and mostly located internally on the site with a portion of the parking spaces facing the street, which will be screened from the street with landscaping. A passenger pick-up/drop off area is located within the site. The amenity space, including a pool, has been sited within the site, and provides a private space for residents. Landscaping is provided throughout the site, located along the southerly lot line, adjacent to the Town Hall lands and within the entrance to the site (see Figure 5). Fencing is also proposed along the property lines. The treed area on the westerly part of the site will remain, and protection fencing will be required at the time of construction. Application Circulation Staff are currently reviewing a third submission of the proposed site plan application. It is noted that comments have been received from all Town Departments and agencies, including the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority. The subject lands are subject to the "Wellington Lanes North Urban Design Guidelines" which guides in the review of design, massing and landscaping for development in this —136— COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 July 17, 2007 - 4 - Report No. PL07-066 neighbourhood. The Town has retained Watchorn Architects Inc. to peer review the application. COMMENTS Department Comments Comments received from the Public Works Department indicate minor technical site servicing, grading and storm water management related issues and minor traffic comments which will be resolved through the site plan review process. Comments received from the Leisure Services Department indicate that further minor technical information shall be included on plans including fencing details, material of the garage enclosure and the steps details shall be included on the plans. The Building Administration Department requested that additional information be provided on the plans to ensure zoning compliance, particularly relating to the underground parking garage. It was noted by the Building Department, that the garbage enclosure does not meet the minimum interior side yard setback of 10 m (32.8 ft.). The applicant has submitted a minor variance application under file D13-(32)-07. The Building Administration Department has also indicated that the plans will be reviewed for conformity with the Ontario Building Code at the permit review stage. The Legal Services Department has also reviewed the proposed site plan application and in accordance with By-law 4291-01.F, being a by-law to require land or cash -in -lieu thereof, the owner(s) shall not be required to provide cash -in -lieu of parkland to the Town as these lands formed part of a plan of subdivision (as future phases) and cash - in -lieu was collected at that time. Watchorn Architects provides that the proposed site plan "makes good use of the lot with building location providing a strong edge to both streets while ensuring that the amenity space and parking are well screened from John West Way." Watchorn is working with the applicant in regards to the architecture design of the building including podium details, balcony details and glazing. Watchorn provides that the style of roof is appropriate, and the entrances have been well defined. Watchorn has also provided that in regards to the parking ramp, "with the proposed landscaping, the parking ramp should have no impacton the streetscape and will not be visible from the Civic Square Park." In regards to the materials and colours, the applicant will submit a sample board to Watchorn with all material and colour sections to be reviewed and approved by Watchorn (see Figure 6). External Agency Comments The Central York Fire Services Department has reviewed the subject application and has advised that they have no concerns or objections to the proposed site plan. Comments received from Powerstream Inc. indicate no objections to the proposal. The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority has advised that the applicant has addressed all comments, and have no objection to municipal approval. —137— COUNCIL — JULY 17, 2007 July 17, 2007 - 5 - Report No. PL07-066 SERVICING ALLOCATION Council has previously allocated 150 units for the subject lands. Should Council approve the application; it is suggested that the additional required allocation for 3 units be allocated from the Core Infill reserve. OPTIONS Council has the option of authorizing the Director of Planning and Development Services or delegate to execute the site plan agreement subject to the resolution of all outstanding issues and receipt of the appropriate fees and securities. Staff are satisfied that all outstanding issues can be adequately addressed through the remaining site plan review process. Given the applicant's desire to proceed expeditiously with this development, Staff recommend that Council authorize the Director of Planning and Development Services or delegate to execute a site plan agreement subject to the resolving of all outstanding site development issues to conform to the design standards of the Town. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Fees and service charges will be payable upon execution of the Site Plan Agreement. Development Charges will be payable on the issuance of building permit. Cash -in -lieu of parkland shall not be required to the Town. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN Include appropriate PROVINCIAL POLICY STATEMENT There are no conflicts with the policies of the Provincial Policy Statement as a result of this application. CONCLUSIONS The subject application can be dealt with most expeditiously at the Staff level. The applicant is in keeping with the objectives and policies contained within the Bayview- Wellington Centre Secondary Plan (OPA 6). Although the proposed garage enclosure does not meet the minimum interior side yard setback, Planning staff support the approval of the minor variance. All other aspects of the development meet the provisions of the Zoning By-law. Accordingly, it is recommended that the matter be delegated to the Director of Planning and Development Services or delegate to execute a Site Plan Agreement between the Owner and the Town of Aurora, respecting the construction of a 5-storey, 153 unit residential building. —138— COUNCIL - JULY 17, 2007 July 17. 2007 ATTACHMENTS -6- Report No. PL07-066 Figure 1 - Location Plan Figure 2 - Bayview-Wellington Centre Secondary Plan (OPA 6) Figure 3 - Zone Map Figure 4 - Proposed Site Plan Figure 5 - Proposed Landscape Plan Figure 6 - Proposed Architectural Elevations PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW Management Team Meeting - July 4, 2007 Prepared by. Cristina Celebre, Planner Extension 4343 Sue,80ert, M.C.I.P., R.P.P. ,, ; John S. 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