AGENDA - Council - 20150310COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY,MARCH 10,2015
7 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AURORA TOWN HALL
PUBLIC RELEASE
March 6,2015
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
Tuesday,March 10,2015
7 p.m.
Council Chambers
1.DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
2.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services be approved.
3.ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
Council Meeting Minutes of February 24,2015 pg.1
Special Council –Public Planning Meeting Minutes of February 25,2015 pg.22
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Council meeting minutes of February 24,2015 and Special Council –
Public Planning meeting minutes of February 25,2015 be adopted as printed and
circulated.
4.PRESENTATIONS
5.PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
6.DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
7.ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
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8.DELEGATIONS
9.CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
10.NOTICES OF MOTION/MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
(i)Notices of Motion
(ii)Motions for Which Notice Has Been Given
(a)Councillor Mrakas pg.49
Re:Increased Traffic Volume on Industrial Parkway North
(b)Councillor Kim pg.50
Re:Multicultural Festival
11.REGIONAL REPORT
York Regional Council Highlights –February 26,2015 pg.51
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Regional Report of February 26,2015 be received for information.
12.NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION
13.READING OF BY-LAWS
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the following by-law be given first,second,and third readings and enacted:
5690-15 BEING A BY-LAW to define the accountability and
transparency policies and procedures for The
Corporation of the Town of Aurora.
(Report No.LLS15-013 –GC Item 5 –Feb.17/15)
pg.56
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RECOMMENDED:
THAT the following confirming by-law be given first,second,and third readings
and enacted:
5694-15 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council
Resulting from Council Meeting on March 10,2015.
pg.63
14.CLOSED SESSION
15.ADJOURNMENT
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AGENDA ITEMS
1.General Committee Meeting Report of March 3,2015 pg.29
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the General Committee meeting report of March 3,2015 be received and
the recommendations carried by the Committee be approved.
2.Special General Committee –Water and Wastewater Budget Introduction pg.36
Meeting Report of February 24,2015
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Special General Committee –Water and Wastewater Budget
Introduction meeting report of February 24,2015 be received and the
recommendations carried by the Committee be approved.
3.LLS15-024 –General Committee Closed Session Meeting Report of pg.38
March 3,2015
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Report No.LLS15-024 be received;and
THAT Council adopt the following recommendations from the Closed Session
meeting of March 3,2015:
1.Personal matters about an identifiable individual,including a Town or
Local Board employee;Re:LLS15-022 –Appointments to the Aurora
Appeal Tribunal
THAT Closed Session Report No.LLS15-022 be received;and
THAT the following citizen members be appointed to the Aurora Appeal
Tribunal for the 2014-2018 Term of Council:
Carl Barrett
Roy J.Harrington
David H.Z.Mhango
Grace Marsh;and
Tom Plamondon.
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2.A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Town
or Local Board;Re:PR15-007 –Purchase of Lands at 100 Vandorf
Sideroad,Formerly Hallmark Cards
THAT Closed Session Report No.PR15-007 be received;and
THAT the confidential recommendations of General Committee on
March 3,2015 regarding the Purchase of Lands at 100 Vandorf
Sideroad,Formerly Hallmark Cards,be approved.
4.Memorandum from Director of Legal &Legislative Services/Town Solicitor pg.40
Re:Appointment of Members of Council to the Environmental Advisory
Committee
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the memorandum regarding Appointment of Members of Council to the
Environmental Advisory Committee be received;and
THAT two (2)members of Council be appointed to the Environmental
Advisory Committee effective April 1,2015.
5.Memorandum from Director of Legal &Legislative Services/Town Solicitor pg.41
Re:Appointment of Members of Council to the Trails and Active
Transportation Committee
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the memorandum regarding Appointment of Members of Council to the
Trails and Active Transportation Committee be received;and
THAT the Terms of Reference for the Trails and Active Transportation
Committee be amended to change the Committee composition to read as
follows:
“2.MEMBERSHIP
The Committee shall be comprised of seven (7)voting members and four (4)
non-voting members,as follows:
Voting Members:
Three (3)members of the public;
Two (2)members of Council;
One (1)citizen member from the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Committee;and
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One (1)citizen member from the Environmental Advisory
Committee
Non-voting Members:
One (1)member from the Planning &Development Services
Department;
Two (2)members from the Parks &Recreation Services
Department;and
One (1)member from the Infrastructure &Environmental Services
Department.”;and
THAT two (2)members of Council be appointed to the Trails and Active
Transportation Committee effective April 1,2015.
6.Central York Fire Services –Joint Council Committee Meeting Minutes of pg.43
February 3,2015
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Central York Fire Services –Joint Council Committee meeting minutes
of February 3,2015 be received for information.
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday,February 24,2015
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Dawe in the Chair;Councillors Abel,Humfryes (arrived
7:06 p.m.),Kim,Mrakas,Pirri,Thom,and Thompson (arrived
7:06 p.m.)
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillor Gaertner
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer,Director of Building and By-law
Services,Director of Corporate and Financial Services/
Treasurer,Director of Infrastructure and Environmental
Services,Director of Legal and Legislative Services/Town
Solicitor,Director of Parks and Recreation Services,Director of
Planning and Development Services,Town Clerk,and
Council/Committee Secretary
Mayor Dawe called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
On a motion of Councillor Thompson seconded by Councillor Mrakas,Council consented to
extend the hour past 10:30 p.m.for ten (10)minutes at 10:30 p.m.,in accordance with
subsection 3.16(b)of the Procedural By-law.
On a motion of Councillor Pirri seconded by Councillor Humfryes,Council consented to
extend the hour past 10:30 p.m.for ten (10)minutes at 10:40 p.m.,in accordance with
subsection 3.16(b)of the Procedural By-law.
On a motion of Councillor Abel seconded by Councillor Thompson,Council consented to
extend the hour past 10:30 p.m.for ten (10)minutes at 10:50 p.m.,in accordance with
subsection 3.16(b)of the Procedural By-law.
1.DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
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2.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Abel
THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services,with the following
additions,be approved.
Delegation (a)Ron Weese,representing Sport Aurora
Re:Motion for Which Notice Has Been Given (d)Councillor Thompson
Re:Development of a Sport Plan
Item 6 –Memorandum from Director of Planning &Development Services and
Director of Infrastructure &Environmental Services
Re:Potential Impacts of Upper York Servicing Solution (UYSS)Delay
York Region 10 Year Capital Plan
Item 7 –Memorandum from Director of Corporate &Financial Services
Re:Pre-Budget Approval to Hire Two New Parks &Recreation Services
Positions for the Aurora Family Leisure Complex (AFLC)
CARRIED
3.ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
Closed Session Meeting Minutes of February 10,2015
Council Meeting Minutes of February 10,2015
Special General Committee –2015 Budget Review Meeting Minutes of
February 7,2015 and February 10,2015
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Abel
THAT the Closed Session meeting minutes of February 10,2015,Council meeting
minutes of February 10,2015,and Special General Committee –2015 Budget Review
meeting minutes of February 7,2015 and February 10,2015 be adopted as printed
and circulated.
CARRIED
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4.PRESENTATIONS
(a)Cortney Cassidy,representing Southlake Regional Health Centre
Foundation
Re:Run or Walk for Southlake –Team Challenge
Ms.Cassidy presented an overview of Southlake Regional Health Centre and
explained the importance of supporting the hospital.She encouraged everyone to
participate at the Run or Walk for Southlake taking place on Sunday,April 20,
2015 at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex.
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
THAT the presentation of Cortney Cassidy regarding Run or Walk for Southlake –
Team Challenge be received for information.
CARRIED
(b)Penny Marrett,Executive Director,Addiction Services for York Region
Re:Serving the Community Affected by Addiction
Ms.Marrett presented an overview of the mission and services of the Addiction
Services for York Region located in Aurora.
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
THAT the presentation of Penny Marrett regarding Serving the Community
Affected by Addiction be received for information.
CARRIED
5.PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Pirri noted his attendance at the Annual General Meeting of Sport Aurora
and expressed his gratitude towards the organization for all of their efforts.
Councillor Humfryes thanked all of the participants who attended the Big Brothers Big
Sisters Bowl-A-Thon on February 20,2015.
Councillor Humfryes announced that the Queen’s York Rangers 2799 Army Cadet
Corps is hosting a spaghetti dinner fundraiser at the Aurora Legion on March 7,2015
from 5 p.m.to 8 p.m.
Councillor Humfryes extended a reminder that the Aurora Family Leisure Complex will
re-open on February 28,2015 at 7:45 a.m.and thanked staff for their efforts.
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Councillor Abel noted that he attended the re-opening of the YMCA Child Care Centre
at Trinity Anglican Church.
Councillor Abel extended a reminder about the Men Can Cook event taking place on
March 14,2015 at the Aurora Seniors’Centre.
Councillor Abel extended congratulations to Jamie MacDonald for organizing a
successful Aurora Winter Blues Festival that funds organizations and programs such
as CHATS,Blue Door Shelters,and Youth in Music.
Councillor Thompson thanked the Aurora Tigers for organizing a special tribute to Judy
Sherin at their game on February 21,2015.
Mayor Dawe noted that the Aurora Living Resident’s Guide will be delivered in The
Banner on February 26,2015 and copies will be available at Town Hall,The Town’s
recreational facilities,and on the Town website.
Mayor Dawe noted that the next 2015 Budget Review meeting will take place on
March 2,2015.
Mayor Dawe extended a reminder that the Community Recognition and Citizen of the
Year Award nomination process is still underway and further information may be
accessed at www.aurora.ca/cra.
Mayor Dawe extended a reminder to residents to provide feedback on the proposed
Clear Bag Garbage Collection program and noted that the survey is available on the
Town website.
Mayor Dawe announced that registration is open for Aurora’s March Break and
Summer Camps and noted that early bird discounts are available until February 27,
2015.
Mayor Dawe noted that the 53rd Annual Juried Art Show and Sale is accepting entries
and further information may be accessed on the Town website.
Mayor Dawe remarked on the outstanding performances given at the recent Aurora
Winter Blues Festival.
6.DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1 (sub-item 3),2,6,and 7 were identified for discussion.
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7.ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1 (with the exception of sub-item 3),3,4,and 5 were identified as items not
requiring separate discussion.
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Kim
THAT the following recommendations with respect to 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:
1.General Committee Meeting Report of February 17,2015
THAT the General Committee meeting report of February 17,2015 be received
and the following recommendations carried by the Committee be approved (with
the exception of sub-item 3):
(1)CFS15-005 –Temporary Borrowing By-law
THAT Report No.CFS15-005 be received;and
THAT By-law Number 5686-15 be adopted to authorize the creation,
maintenance,and,as necessary,utilization of temporary borrowing
facilities by The Corporation of the Town of Aurora to meet the cash flow
needs of the Town should the borrowing requirement arise,all subject to
the authorizations and limitations of section 407 of the Municipal Act,
2001,S.O.2001,c.25 as amended.
(2)IES15-009 –Award of Single Source Contract to Wamco Municipal
Products Inc.
THAT Report No.IES15-009 be received;and
THAT a single source contract in the amount of $150,000 excluding taxes
for the supply of Water Meters from Wamco Municipal Products Inc.be
approved;and
THAT the Director of Infrastructure and Environmental Services be
authorized to renew the contract at the same rate for an additional five (5)
one-year terms pending an annual analysis and performance review by the
Director.
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(4)Memorandum from Director of Infrastructure &Environmental
Services
Re:Widening of Industrial Parkway North and South
THAT the memorandum regarding Widening of Industrial Parkway North
and South be received;and
THAT this memorandum satisfy Council’s conditional budget approval for
Capital Project 31112;and
THAT staff be authorized to proceed with Capital Project 31112 “Reconstr –
Industrial Pkwy S –Wellington St to Industry St”.
(5)LLS15-013 –Accountability and Transparency Policy
THAT Report No.LLS15-013 be received;and
THAT staff bring forward By-law Number 5690-15,“BEING A BY-LAW to
define the accountability and transparency policies and procedures for The
Corporation of the Town of Aurora”to a future Council meeting for
enactment;and
THAT the Accountability and Transparency Policy,Town Administration
Procedure No.67,as amended,be repealed on the day that By-law
Number 5690-15 comes into force.
(6)PL15-016 –Delegated Agreements,2014 Summary Report
THAT Report No.PL15-016 be received for information.
(7)PL15-017 –Request for Street Name Approval,Casing Developments
Inc.,1114 Wellington Street East,File:SUB-2006-01
THAT Report No.PL15-017 be received;and
THAT the following street name be approved for the proposed road within
the approved Draft Plan of Subdivision,File SUB-2006-01:
STREET “A”ELYSE COURT
(8)PL15-018 –Authorization to Execute the Servicing Incentive Program
(SIP)Tri-Party Agreement between York Region,Town of
Aurora,and 2C West Subdivision Developers
THAT Report No.PL15-018 be received;and
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THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute each Tri-
Party Agreement for the Servicing Incentive Program (SIP)between
York Region,the Town of Aurora and each developer in the 2C West
Landowners Group,including any and all documents and ancillary
agreements required to give effect to same.
(9)PR15-004 –Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program
THAT Report No.PR15-004 be received for information.
(10)PR15-005 –Aurora Optimist Club Programs for Youth
THAT Report No.PR15-005 be received for information.
(11)Memorandum from Director of Building &By-law Services
Re:Overnight Parking Enforcement at Town Park
THAT the memorandum regarding Overnight Parking Enforcement at Town
Park be received for information.
3.CFS15-007 –2015 Final Capital Budget Report
THAT Report No.CFS15-007 be received;and
THAT the 2015 Capital Budget for Repair and Replacement of existing
infrastructure totalling $13,212,400,as listed in Attachment 1,be approved;
and
THAT the 2015 Capital Budget for Growth and New Capital totalling
$3,890,200,as listed in Attachment 2,be approved;and
THAT the 2015 Capital Budget for Studies and Other totalling $830,000,as
listed in Attachment 3,be approved.
4.Memorandum from Director of Corporate &Financial Services
Re:Interim Provincial Payment of the Town’s Ice Storm Claim
THAT the memorandum regarding the Interim Provincial Payment of the
Town’s Ice Storm Claim be received;and
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any documents or
agreements required to enable receipt of the interim ice storm claim payment.
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5.Central York Fire Services –Joint Council Committee Meeting Minutes of
January 6,2015
THAT the Central York Fire Services –Joint Council Committee meeting minutes
of January 6,2015 be received for information.
CARRIED
8.DELEGATIONS
(a)Ron Weese,representing Sport Aurora
Re:Motion for Which Notice Has Been Given (d)Councillor Thompson
Re:Development of a Sport Plan
Mr.Weese presented an overview of Sport Aurora and introduced the Board of
Directors.He expressed their support of developing a Sport Plan in collaboration
with the Town.
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
THAT the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Motion for
Which Notice Has Been Given (d).
CARRIED
9.CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1.General Committee Meeting Report of February 17,2015
(3)IES15-010 –Facility Projects Status Report
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT Report No.IES15-010 be received;and
THAT,notwithstanding the provisions and requirements of the Town’s
Procurement By-law,MHPM Project Managers Inc.be retained for the fee of
$75,400 (excluding taxes)to provide part-time support for the project
administration and oversight duties currently performed by the Town for the
Joint Operations Centre.
CARRIED
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2.LLS15-021 –General Committee Closed Session Report of February 17,2015
Council consented to consider each item separately.
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT Report No.LLS15-021 be received;and
THAT Council adopt the following recommendations from the Closed Session
meeting of February 17,2015:
1.Litigation or potential litigation including matters before
administrative tribunals,affecting the Town or a Local Board;Re:
PL15-006 -Appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board re Pandolfo et al.,
OMB Case Number:PL141259,Draft Plan of Subdivision
Application,14070 Yonge Street,File:SUB-2003-02 (Related Files:
OPA-2012-03 &ZBA-2003-21)
THAT Closed Session Report No.PL15-006 be received;and
THAT the confidential recommendations of General Committee on
February 17,2015 in respect of an appeal to the Ontario Municipal
Board (Pandolfo et al.)be approved.
CARRIED
2.Personal matters about an identifiable individual,including a Town or
Local Board employee;Re:LLS15-015 –Appointments to the
Economic Development Advisory Committee
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT Closed Session Report No.LLS15-015 be received;and
THAT the appointment of the following four (4)citizen members to the
Economic Development Advisory Committee recommended by General
Committee in Closed Session on February 17,2015 be approved:
Don Constable
Rosalyn Gonsalves
Marilee Harris
Bruce Walkinshaw;and
THAT the Aurora Chamber of Commerce be requested to appoint one
(1)representative to the Economic Development Advisory Committee
and to notify the Town Clerk in writing of any such appointment;and
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THAT Councillors Abel and Pirri be appointed to the Economic
Development Advisory Committee;and
THAT these appointments be effective as of April 1,2015.
CARRIED
3.Personal matters about an identifiable individual,including a Town or
Local Board employee;Re:LLS15-016 –Appointments to the
Environmental Advisory Committee
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Kim
THAT Closed Session Report No.LLS15-016 be received;and
THAT the appointment of the following seven (7)citizen members to the
Environmental Advisory Committee recommended by General
Committee in Closed Session on February 17,2015 be approved:
Irene Clement
Larry Fedec
Danielle Howell
Melville James
Sara Varty
Nancee Webb
Dr.Kristina Zeromskien;and
THAT the appointment of two (2)members of Council to the
Environmental Advisory Committee be deferred to the March 10,2015
Council meeting;and
THAT these appointments be effective as of April 1,2015.
CARRIED
4.Personal matters about an identifiable individual,including a Town or
Local Board employee;Re:LLS15-017 –Appointments to the Heritage
Advisory Committee
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
THAT Closed Session Report No.LLS15-017 be received;and
THAT the Terms of Reference for the Heritage Advisory Committee be
amended to change the Committee composition to the following:
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1.Two (2)Members of Council,one (1)appointed as a Chair for
a two-year term,the other appointed as Chair for the following
two-year term;and
2.Five (5)Members of the public,and two (2)Honorary
Members;and
THAT the appointment of the following seven (7)citizen members,
including two (2)honorary members,to the Heritage Advisory
Committee recommended by General Committee in Closed Session on
February 17,2015 be approved:
Honorary Citizen Members:
John McIntyre
Bob McRoberts
Citizen Members:
Barry Bridgeford
Kathy Constable
Carol Gravelle
Robert William Newman
Stan Rycombal;and
THAT Councillors Gaertner and Thom be appointed to the Heritage
Advisory Committee;and
THAT these appointments be effective as of April 1,2015.
CARRIED
5.Personal matters about an identifiable individual,including a Town or
Local Board employee;Re:LLS15-018 –Appointments to the Parks
and Recreation Advisory Committee
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
THAT Closed Session Report No.LLS15-018 be received;and
THAT the appointment of the following four (4)citizen members to the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee recommended by General
Committee in Closed Session on February 17,2015 be approved:
Brian Trussler
Richard Doust
Eric McCartney
Juergen Daurer;and
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THAT Sport Aurora be requested to appoint one (1)representative to the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and to notify the Town Clerk
in writing of any such appointment;and
THAT Councillors Mrakas and Thompson be appointed to the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Committee;and
THAT these appointments be effective as of April 1,2015.
CARRIED
6.Personal matters about an identifiable individual,including a Town or
Local Board employee;Re:LLS15-019 –Appointments to the Trails
and Active Transportation Committee
(Note:Councillor Mrakas did not take part in the discussion or decision to
recommend appointments to Council regarding Item 6.)
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Abel
THAT Closed Session Report No.LLS15-019 be received;and
THAT the appointment of the following three (3)citizen members to the
Trails and Active Transportation Committee recommended by General
Committee in Closed Session on February 17,2015 be approved:
Allison Collins-Mrakas
William (Bill)Ross Fraser
Laura Lueloff;and
THAT the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and the
Environmental Advisory Committee be directed and authorized to each
appoint one of its citizen members to the Trails and Active
Transportation Committee at its first regular meeting;and
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be directed and authorized to
appoint staff,in writing,to the Trails and Active Transportation
Committee in accordance with the Terms of Reference;and
THAT these appointments be effective as of April 1,2015.
CARRIED
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6.Memorandum from Director of Planning &Development Services and
Director of Infrastructure &Environmental Services
Re:Potential Impacts of Upper York Servicing Solution (UYSS)Delay
York Region 10 Year Capital Plan
(Added Item)
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT the memorandum regarding Potential Impacts of Upper York Servicing
Solution (UYSS)Delay York Region 10 Year Capital Plan be received for
information.
CARRIED
7.Memorandum from Director of Corporate &Financial Services
Re:Pre-Budget Approval to Hire Two New Parks &Recreation Services
Positions for the Aurora Family Leisure Complex (AFLC)
(Added Item)
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
THAT the memorandum regarding Pre-Budget Approval to Hire Two New
Parks &Recreation Services Positions for the Aurora Family Leisure Complex
(AFLC)be received;and
THAT the permanent full-time complement of the Parks and Recreation
Services Department be increased by one (1);and
THAT staff be authorized to recruit and hire the position of Full-time Youth
Programmer (Budget Decision Unit #1.6)as detailed in the draft 2015
Operating Budget and as recommended for pre-budget approval by General
Committee at its meeting of February 23,2015;and
THAT staff be authorized to recruit and hire the position of Part-time Youth
Room/Climbing Wall Staff (Budget Decision Unit #1.5)as detailed in the draft
2015 Operating Budget and as recommended for pre-budget approval by
General Committee at its meeting of February 23,2015.
CARRIED
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10.NOTICES OF MOTION/MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
(i)Notices of Motion
(a)Councillor Mrakas
Re:Increased Traffic Volume on Industrial Parkway North
WHEREAS it is expected that Industrial Parkway North and South will
begin to see an increase in traffic volume due to diversion of traffic and
truck traffic;and
WHEREAS the issue of the management of increased traffic volume has
been partially addressed by the recent approval of the reconstruction of
Industrial Parkway South.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT staff be directed
to review traffic counts and investigate options to alleviate southbound
traffic congestion on Industrial Parkway North from Scanlon Road to
Wellington Street East;and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to bring back a
report on the findings and recommended actions.
(ii)Motions for Which Notice Has Been Given
(a)Councillor Kim
Re:Left Turn Lane –Industrial Parkway South into Aurora GO Station
Councillor Kim withdrew the motion.
(b)Councillor Mrakas
Re:Liquidated Damages
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
WHEREAS most forms of building contracts include a clause referred to
as "liquidated damages"that specifies the amount of damages that a
contractor may be responsible for should the contractor fail to meet project
timelines,including the completion date;and
WHEREAS "liquidated damages"are a tool that can be used to ensure
that projects meet timelines and the completion date;and
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WHEREAS the ability to meet time of delivery or performance of
contractual obligations is an important factor in the award of any contract,
and the Town may reasonably expect to suffer financial damages if
performance targets and/or project timelines are not met;and
WHEREAS the Town currently includes "liquidated damages"clauses in
its tender/RFP documents that form part of the construction contract
between the contractor and the Town;and
WHEREAS the absence of a "liquidated damages"clause in a
construction contract does not prevent the Town from recovering any
financial losses against a contractor due to breach of contract terms such
as a failure to meet a completion date,but its inclusion does serve as an
important tool and warning to contractors that project timelines and
completion dates must be met.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT staff place
"liquidated damages"clauses in all future construction project contracts;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT if staff determines that a "liquidated
damages"clause should not be included in a construction project contract,
then staff must obtain the approval of Council prior to the removal of such
clause.
Amendment #1
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
THAT the following clause be removed from the main motion:
“NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT staff
place "liquidated damages"clauses in all future construction
project contracts;and”
CARRIED
Amendment #2
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
THAT the following clause be added to the main motion:
“BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff report back to
Council on the effectiveness of a liquidated damages clause as
well as other tools available to ensure contractors meet project
timelines and completion dates.”
CARRIED
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Main motion as amended
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
WHEREAS most forms of building contracts include a clause referred to
as "liquidated damages"that specifies the amount of damages that a
contractor may be responsible for should the contractor fail to meet project
timelines,including the completion date;and
WHEREAS "liquidated damages"are a tool that can be used to ensure
that projects meet timelines and the completion date;and
WHEREAS the ability to meet time of delivery or performance of
contractual obligations is an important factor in the award of any contract,
and the Town may reasonably expect to suffer financial damages if
performance targets and/or project timelines are not met;and
WHEREAS the Town currently includes "liquidated damages"clauses in
its tender/RFP documents that form part of the construction contract
between the contractor and the Town;and
WHEREAS the absence of a "liquidated damages"clause in a
construction contract does not prevent the Town from recovering any
financial losses against a contractor due to breach of contract terms such
as a failure to meet a completion date,but its inclusion does serve as an
important tool and warning to contractors that project timelines and
completion dates must be met.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT if staff determines
that a "liquidated damages"clause should not be included in a
construction project contract,then staff must obtain the approval of
Council prior to the removal of such clause;and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff report back to Council on the
effectiveness of a liquidated damages clause as well as other tools
available to ensure contractors meet project timelines and
completion dates.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
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(c)Councillor Humfryes
Re:Aurora Farmers’Market &Artisan Fair
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
WHEREAS the Aurora Farmers’Market &Artisan Fair provides a valuable
community service to our Town where citizens can purchase fresh local
produce,healthy food items,and artisan wares;and
WHEREAS the Aurora Farmers’Market has proven to be a popular visitor
and tourist attraction to Aurora in its ever-increasing growth by being a
family-friendly and culturally rich destination that supports tourism and
culture;and
WHEREAS the Aurora Farmers’Market runs weekly outdoors during the
months of May to October at 49 Wells Street,and sporadically during
winter months;and
WHEREAS to enable the community to experience the Farmers’Market
on a continual basis during the winter months,the Aurora Farmers’Market
is considering running a winter Farmers’Market &Artisan Fair at the
Aurora Armoury;and
WHEREAS the Aurora Armoury rental fee of $375 per day is a deterrent to
hold an indoor winter market more frequently and cannot be sustained
successfully by the Aurora Farmers’Market.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT rental fees for an
indoor winter Farmers’Market at the Aurora Armoury be waived as the
Aurora Farmers’Market &Artisan Fair contributes an abundance of
enjoyment,convenience and usefulness to citizens of Aurora and beyond.
DEFEATED
(d)Councillor Thompson
Re:Development of a Sport Plan
On a motion of Councillor Thompson seconded by Councillor Mrakas,Council
consented to consider Motion for Which Notice Has Been Given (d)prior to the
Consideration of Items Requiring Separate Discussion.
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
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WHEREAS the Town of Aurora recently proclaimed 2015 the Year of
Sport in Aurora;and
WHEREAS Aurora’s Strategic Plan identifies “Supporting an exceptional
quality of life for all”as a primary goal and “Encouraging an active and
healthy lifestyle”as one of the key objectives to achieving this goal;and
WHEREAS people who are physically active tend to live longer,healthier
lives and feel that it adds not only to their well-being but to the quality of
their lives as well;and
WHEREAS sporting activities can provide character building activities and
teach our children character building traits like;leadership,respect,
responsibility,perseverance and many other positive traits;and
WHEREAS Aurora has been identified as a potential Canadian Sport for
Life Community (CS4L)and organized meetings have occurred in the
Town to help develop Aurora as one of Canada’s healthiest communities;
and
WHEREAS the Federal Government revised their Canadian Sport Policy
in 2012 to better reflect the importance of enhanced collaboration amongst
all stakeholders to achieve the goals of enhanced participation,
excellence,capacity and interaction in sport;and
WHEREAS a Sport Plan is a strategic document that is intended to
provide direction and recommendations to support the sustainability and
growth of sport in a given community.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT staff report to
Council on the development of a Sport Plan for the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
(e)Councillor Mrakas
Re:Winter Maintenance Service
On a motion of Councillor Mrakas seconded by Councillor Humfryes,Council
consented,on a two-thirds vote,to waive the requirements of section 8.1 of the
Procedural By-law to permit reconsideration of Council’s adoption of the Town’s
winter maintenance standard on September 9,2014.
Council consented to separate the operative clauses for voting purposes.
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Main motion
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
WHEREAS residents of and businesses in Aurora have raised concerns
about the adequacy of winter maintenance service levels;and
WHEREAS the residents of and businesses in Aurora expect and deserve
the best service possible at the best price.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT staff be directed
to return the winter maintenance service levels to those in effect for the
2013-2014 winter maintenance season;and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to report to Council,
following the end of the 2014-2015 winter maintenance season,with
recommendations on how to provide the residents of and businesses in
Aurora with better winter service provisions especially as it speaks to
snow removal.
On a recorded vote the first operative clause of the main motion was
DEFEATED
YEAS:2 NAYS:6
VOTING YEAS:Councillors Humfryes and Mrakas
VOTING NAYS:Councillors Abel,Kim,Pirri,Thom,Thompson,and
Mayor Dawe
On a recorded vote the second operative clause of the main motion
CARRIED
YEAS:8 NAYS:0
VOTING YEAS:Councillors Abel,Humfryes,Kim,Mrakas,Pirri,
Thom,Thompson,and Mayor Dawe
VOTING NAYS:None
Main motion as approved:
WHEREAS residents of and businesses in Aurora have raised concerns
about the adequacy of winter maintenance service levels;and
WHEREAS the residents of and businesses in Aurora expect and deserve
the best service possible at the best price.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT staff be directed
to report to Council,following the end of the 2014-2015 winter
maintenance season,with recommendations on how to provide the
residents of and businesses in Aurora with better winter service provisions
especially as it speaks to snow removal.
11.REGIONAL REPORT
None
12.NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION
Councillor Mrakas expressed his concerns about noise complaints resulting from the
DNA Bar &Lounge and inquired about the Noise By-law.
Councillor Thompson inquired about the amendment to the lease of the LCBO that is
undergoing construction in the Smart Centre plaza.
13.READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Thom
THAT the following by-laws be given first,second,and third readings and enacted:
5686-15 BEING A BY-LAW to authorize the creation,maintenance,and use of
temporary borrowing facilities by The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
pending the receipt of municipal revenues.
5691-15 BEING A BY-LAW to establish a Committee of Adjustment and appoint
members to the Committee of Adjustment.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
THAT the following confirming by-law be given first,second,and third readings and
enacted:
5692-15 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from Council
Meeting on February 24,2015.
CARRIED
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14.CLOSED SESSION
None
15.ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Kim
THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at 11:02 p.m.
CARRIED
GEOFFREY DAWE,MAYOR STEPHEN M.A.HUYCKE,TOWN CLERK
THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 24,2015 ARE SUBJECT
TO FINAL APPROVAL BY COUNCIL ON MARCH 10,2015.
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SPECIAL COUNCIL –PUBLIC PLANNING
MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday,February 25,2015
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Dawe in the Chair;Councillors Abel,Gaertner,
Humfryes,Kim,Mrakas,Pirri,Thom,and Thompson
MEMBERS ABSENT None
OTHER ATTENDEES Director of Planning and Development Services,Council &
Committee Coordinator/Deputy Clerk,Manager of
Development Planning,Planner,and Council/Committee
Secretary
Mayor Dawe called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
On a motion of Councillor Abel seconded by Councillor Thom,Council recessed at 8:45
p.m.,and on a motion of Councillor Thom seconded by Councillor Pirri,Council reconvened
at 8:54 p.m.
1.DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
2.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services be approved.
CARRIED
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3.PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Mayor Dawe outlined the procedures that would be followed in the conduct of the
public meeting.The Deputy Clerk confirmed that the appropriate notice had been
given in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Planning Act.
1.PL15-008 –Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment,The CAP Centre Inc.,
49 Wellington Street East,File:ZBA-2014-04
Planning Staff
The Planner,Mr.Jeff Healey,presented an overview of the application and staff
report,including background information and details related to the proposed
Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit Business and Professional
Offices and a Clinic on the subject lands at 49 Wellington Street East.He noted
that the applicant proposes to convert the existing residential building to allow
business and professional offices and clinic uses,vehicular parking in the rear
yard,and removal of the detached garage and accessory structures.
Consultant
Ms.Helen Lepek,of Lepek Consulting Inc.and on behalf of The CAP Centre
Inc.,advised that the owners of the Centre,which currently operates in a rented
facility,have purchased the subject lands in order to continue providing their
services within the community.She noted that the subject property would allow
sufficient parking and that every requirement of the Zoning By-law had been met
with the exception of one side buffer that would need to be reduced to
accommodate access to the rear.
Public Comments
Aurora resident Phyllis Morris inquired about the possibility of making it a site
specific use for the clinic.
Planning Staff
The Director of Planning and Development Services,Mr.Marco Ramunno,noted
that the applicant is requesting to add two specific uses—Business and
Professional Offices and a Clinic—in addition to the existing residential uses
permitted,which would be a site specific amendment to the property.
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
THAT Report No.PL15-008 be received;and
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THAT comments presented at the Public Planning meeting be addressed by
Planning and Development Services in a comprehensive report outlining
recommendations and options at a future General Committee meeting.
CARRIED
2.PL15-009 –Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment,2419059 Ontario Inc.,
497 Wellington Street West,File:ZBA-2014-07
Planning Staff
The Planner,Mr.Jeff Healey,presented an overview of the application and staff
report,including background information and details related to the proposed
Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit twenty-two (22)Block
Townhouse Units on the subject lands at 497 Wellington Street West.He noted
that the applicant proposes to rezone the subject lands to allow the proposed 22-
unit townhouse development including forty-eight (48)parking spaces,
conservation uses,and parkland areas.
Consultant
Mr.Jack Dougan,Planner,representing RS Homes,provided background
information on RS Homes and presented an overview of the proposed
development in the context of existing zoning,the Town’s Official Plan,and
Provincial Policy.He further noted details of the property’s vegetation
communities,the proposed tree management plan,site access and traffic
generation,storm water management,landscaping,and preliminary site plan.
Public Comments
Aurora residents,including Doug Bushey,Alan Coulthard,Judy Gilchrist,Phyllis
Morris,and Linda Therkildsen,raised their concerns on the following matters:
Overdevelopment for lot size
Lack of support from local residents
Compliance of application with requirements
Change in use from rural residential to higher density use
Proximity to Tannery Creek
Protection of open space land,ecological goods and services
Spot zoning,no other similar properties in area
Elevation of lot over surrounding area
Loss of privacy
Loss of trees
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Aurora residents Stefan Woyslaw and Nick Kavoosi expressed their support of
the proposed development.
Consultant
Mr.Dougan addressed the concerns regarding development of the settlement
area,compatibility with the existing neighbourhood,and drainage.He noted that
the site plan application is under review and the applicant would be pleased to
meet with local residents to discuss their concerns.
Planning Staff
Mr.Ramunno addressed the concern regarding an exemption and noted that the
applicant was requesting an amendment to the Zoning By-law,not an exemption
to the Oak Ridges Moraine Act.He further addressed the concern regarding
compatibility and indicated that this would be discussed with the applicant.
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT Report No.PL15-009 be received;and
THAT comments presented at the Public Planning meeting be addressed by
Planning and Development Services in a comprehensive report outlining
recommendations and options at a future General Committee meeting.
Amendment
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
THAT the second clause of the main motion be replaced with the following
clause:
“THAT staff be directed to report back to another Public Planning
meeting to address the issues raised at the Public Planning meeting
of February 25,2015.”
CARRIED
Main motion as amended
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT Report No.PL15-009 be received;and
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THAT staff be directed to report back to another Public Planning meeting
to address the issues raised at the Public Planning meeting of February 25,
2015.
CARRIED
3.PL15-010 –Zoning By-law Amendment,Chafam Premiere Inc./Sterne
Motors Ltd.,300 Earl Stewart Drive,Lots 5-7,65M-2873,File:
ZBA-2014-06
Planning Staff
Mr.Ramunno provided background information regarding the application to
amend the Zoning By-law,which he noted was originally presented at the Public
Planning meeting of September 24,2014,and he added that the applicant has
submitted a site plan application related to Phase 1 of the subject lands.
Consultant
Mr.Michael Larkin,of Larkin Land Use Planners,advised that his firm had
assumed responsibility for the file,while Carson Woods remains as the Architect.
He stated that the application for site plan approval,which would implement the
proposed zoning by-law amendment,has been filed and he provided a brief
overview of the site plan including elements of the building,business operation,
and context plan.Mr.Larkin addressed the concerns regarding noise and light
pollution,traffic,hours of operation,intent for lots 6 and 7 (Phase 2)and potential
for dealership cluster,impact of view from the residential area and site
screening,number of access points,proximity to residents,servicing of vehicles,
smell,increased traffic and delivery trucks,parking spaces,staff numbers,
landscape strips along St.John’s Sideroad,and plantings.
Public Comments
Aurora residents,including Larry Abas,Tom Alberico,Sandi Castonguay,Alex
Davinos,Jason Dodds,Judy Gilchrist,Mackenzie Ketchell,and Wendy Lyn,
raised concerns on the following matters:
Notice of Public Planning meeting distribution
Potential dealership cluster
Noise pollution
Light pollution
Increased traffic and trucks
Proximity to wellhead location
Compatibility of business
Additional access points
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Safety
Water consumption,impact on pumping station and cost
Corporate social responsibility,school co-op opportunities
View from residential area
Size and types of trees for screening
Significance of traffic study
Planning Staff
Mr.Ramunno addressed the concerns regarding the Notice of Public Planning
meeting circulation process,dealership business hours,lighting plan,traffic
study,truck deliveries,wellhead protection,and impact on the water utility.
Consultant
Mr.Larkin further addressed the concerns regarding employment,wellhead
location,drainage,light pollution,site traffic,and the potential for a dealership
cluster.
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Kim
THAT Report No.PL15-010 be received;and
THAT Application to Amend the Zoning By-law File:ZBA-2014-06 (Chafam
Premiere Inc./Sterne Motors Ltd.)be approved,to add a “Motor Vehicle Sales
Establishment”and accessory uses within the Industrial Commercial (C5-6)
Exception Zone;and
THAT the implementing zoning by-law amendment be presented at a future
Council meeting for enactment.
CARRIED
4.READING OF BY-LAW
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT the following confirming by-law be given first,second,and third readings and
enacted:
5693-15 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from Special
Council –Public Planning Meeting on February 25,2015.
CARRIED
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5.ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
CARRIED
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GEOFFREY DAWE,MAYOR PATTY THOMA,DEPUTY CLERK
THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL –PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING OF
FEBRUARY 25,2015 ARE SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL BY COUNCIL ON MARCH
10,2015.
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TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday,March 3,2015
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Councillor Thompson in the Chair;Councillors Abel,Gaertner
(arrived 7:07 p.m.),Kim (arrived 7:08 p.m.),Mrakas,Pirri,Thom,
and Mayor Dawe
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillor Humfryes
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer,Director of Building and By-law
Services,Director of Corporate and Financial Services/Treasurer,
Director of Infrastructure and Environmental Services,Director of
Legal and Legislative Services/Town Solicitor,Director of Parks and
Recreation Services,Director of Planning and Development
Services,Town Clerk,and Council/Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
1.DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest
Act.
2.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
General Committee approved the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services,
with the following additions:
Delegation (a)Emily Stewart,representing residents on Cousins Drive
Re:Item 3 –Report No.IES15-012 –Speeding Concerns on Cousins Drive and
Multi-Way Stop Control Request at the Wells Street and Cousins Drive
Intersection
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Replacement pages for Item 6 (agenda pages 41 to 49)
Re:Report No.LLS15-011 –Questions on the Ballot –2014 Municipal Election
Results
3.DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1,2,3,4,5,6,and 9 were identified for discussion.
4.ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 7 and 8 were identified as items not requiring separate discussion.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the following recommendations respecting the matters listed as “Items Not Requiring
Separate Discussion”be adopted as submitted to the General Committee and staff be
authorized to take all necessary action required to give effect to same:
7.LLS15-012 –Civil Marriage Solemnization Services
THAT Report No.LLS15-012 be received;and
THAT the Town’s services be enhanced to include civil marriage solemnization
services;and
THAT a by-law to authorize the Town Clerk to provide civil marriage solemnization
services be enacted;and
THAT the fees for civil marriage solemnization services as set out in Report No.
LLS15-012 be approved;and
THAT a by-law be enacted to amend Schedule “C”of By-law Number 5680-15 (being
the Town’s Fees and Charges By-law)to include fees for civil marriage solemnization
services.
8.Memorandum from Mayor Dawe
Re:Finance Advisory Committee Member Appointments
THAT the memorandum regarding Finance Advisory Committee Member
Appointments be received;and
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THAT the following Members of Council be appointed to the Finance Advisory
Committee:
Mayor Geoffrey Dawe
Councillor Harold Kim
Councillor Michael Thompson
CARRIED
5.DELEGATIONS
General Committee approved,on a two-thirds vote,that the requirements of section 3.8(c)
of the Procedural By-law be waived to permit the delegation of Emily Stewart and Sunny
Matheson-Davies,representing residents on Cousins Drive,to speak for more than five (5)
minutes.
(a)Emily Stewart and Sunny Matheson-Davies,representing residents on Cousins
Drive
Re:Item 3 –Report No.IES15-012 –Speeding Concerns on Cousins Drive and
Multi-Way Stop Control Request at the Wells Street and Cousins Drive
Intersection
(Added Item)
Ms.Stewart and Ms.Matheson-Davies expressed their concerns about the safety of
residents on Cousins Drive and requested the installation of a three-way stop sign
control at the intersection of Wells Street and Cousins Drive.
General Committee received and referred the comments of the delegation to Item 3.
6.PRESENTATIONS BY THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIR
None
7.CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1.BBS15-004 –Request for Sign Variance to Sign By-law No.4898-07.P for the
McDonald’s Restaurant at 2 Allaura Blvd.
General Committee recommends:
THAT Report No.BBS15-004 be received;and
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THAT a variance to Sign By-law No.4898-07.P be approved to permit two (2)
menu board signs for the McDonald’s drive thru facility located at 2 Allaura Blvd.;
and
THAT a second variance to Sign By-law No.4898-07.P be approved to permit
each menu board sign to have a sign area of 5.2m2.
CARRIED
2.IES15-011 –Northern Six Waste Collection Contract,Tender Preparation
Update
General Committee recommends:
THAT Report No.IES15-011 be received;and
THAT the principle of renewing a waste contract as a partnership with the
Northern Six Municipalities be endorsed;and
THAT staff be directed to update the Memorandum of Understanding between the
Northern Six Municipalities to provide governance and direction during the next
Waste Collection Contract period;and
THAT staff report back with opportunities to harmonize all Waste Collection By-
laws in the Northern Six Municipalities with the aim to improve efficiencies in the
Contract Administration and customer service;and
THAT staff report back to Council for direction with respect to opportunities for
improvements in the service level(s)provided,range of services provided,
opportunities for further waste diversion and cost efficiencies.
CARRIED
3.IES15-012 –Speeding Concerns on Cousins Drive and Multi-Way Stop Control
Request at the Wells Street and Cousins Drive Intersection
General Committee consented to consider Item 3 prior to Item 1.
General Committee recommends:
THAT Report No.IES15-012 be received;and
THAT three-way stop sign control at the intersection of Wells Street and
Cousins Drive be approved;and
THAT a by-law to implement three-way stop sign control at the intersection
of the Wells Street and Cousins Drive be introduced;and
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THAT “Pedestrians Must Yield to Traffic”caution signs be removed upon
implementation of three-way stop sign control at the intersection of Wells
Street and Cousins Drive;and
THAT notice of Council’s decision be sent to area residents.
CARRIED
4.IES15-013 –Durham York Energy Centre Status Report
General Committee recommends:
THAT Report No.IES15-013 be received for information.
CARRIED
5.IES15-014 –Clear Bag Program for Waste Collection,Follow-up Report
General Committee consented to consider Item 5 following Item 3.
General Committee recommends:
THAT Report No.IES15-014 be received for information.
CARRIED
6.LLS15-011 –Questions on the Ballot –2014 Municipal Election Results
General Committee recommends:
THAT Report No.LLS15-011 be received for information.
CARRIED
9.Memorandum from Mayor Dawe
Re:Proposed Revision to the Council Meeting Calendar
General Committee recommends:
THAT the memorandum regarding Proposed Revision to the Council Meeting
Calendar be received;and
THAT the Council meeting currently scheduled on Tuesday,May 12,2015 be
rescheduled to Monday,May 11,2015 at 7:00 p.m.to accommodate the 2015
York Regional Police Appreciation Night.
CARRIED
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8.NOTICES OF MOTION
(a)Councillor Kim
Re:Multicultural Festival
WHEREAS the Town of Aurora was recently ranked the best place to live in York
Region and one of the top 25 places to live in Canada;and
WHEREAS Aurora is striving to be one of the healthiest communities in Canada;
and
WHEREAS Aurora is quickly becoming a multicultural town;and
WHEREAS new homes in the 2C lands in the north-east section of Town are
quickly selling out and bringing in up to 12,000 people from diverse backgrounds;
and
WHEREAS it is critical that we welcome and engage new residents and share
with them the rich culture and history of Aurora,along with its spirit of
volunteerism in which Aurora was built;and
WHEREAS Aurora has validated its enjoyment and appreciation of history,
culture,and food by the successful events sponsored by the Aurora Cultural
Centre,Aurora Historical Society,and the Town of Aurora events such as:
Ribfest,Aurora Chamber Street Festival,Magna Wild Wild West Hoedown,and
Jazz Festival,which have been roaring successes;and
WHEREAS supporting food,culture,and diversity in itself supports Aurora’s
Strategic Plan objectives of “Supporting an exceptional quality of life for all,”which
in turn attracts people and businesses;and
WHEREAS the Town of Richmond Hill has held the highly successful multicultural
festival “Tastes of the Hill”for the past eight (8)years and counting;celebrating
the rich cultural diversity of its community via the many international foods,arts
and crafts,sports and entertainment showcased at the event;and generating
funds for local charities;and
WHEREAS understanding our neighbours’food and culture is an excellent way to
get to know one another and bring the community closer together.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to
investigate and report back to Council on the potential for Aurora to hold a
multicultural festival similar to those of other York Region Municipalities with a
timeline of an inaugural event to be held sometime in 2016.
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9.NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION
Councillor Abel extended congratulations to Symposium Café Restaurant &Lounge on a
successful grand opening.
10.CLOSED SESSION
General Committee consented to resolve into a Closed Session meeting,following
adjournment,to consider:
1.Personal matters about an identifiable individual,including a Town or Local Board
employee;Re:Report No.LLS15-022 –Appointments to the Aurora Appeal Tribunal
2.A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Town or Local Board;
Re:Report No.PR15-007 –Purchase of Lands at 100 Vandorf Sideroad,Formerly
Hallmark Cards
11.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:04 p.m.
GEOFFREY DAWE,MAYOR STEPHEN M.A.HUYCKE,TOWN CLERK
THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING OF MARCH 3,2015 IS SUBJECT
TO FINAL APPROVAL AND COUNCIL ENDORSEMENT OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS ON
MARCH 10,2015.
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TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE –WATER AND
WASTEWATER BUDGET INTRODUCTION
MEETING REPORT
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday,February 24,2015
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Dawe in the Chair;Councillors Abel,Humfryes,Kim,Mrakas,
Pirri,Thom,and Thompson
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillor Gaertner
OTHER ATTENDEES Director of Corporate and Financial Services/Treasurer,Director of
Infrastructure and Environmental Services,Town Clerk,and
Council/Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
1.DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest
Act.
2.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
General Committee approved the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services.
3.DELEGATIONS
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Special General Committee
Water and Wastewater Budget Introduction Meeting Report
Tuesday,February 24,2015 Page 2 of 2
General Committee approved,on a two-thirds vote,that the requirements of section 3.8(c)
of the Procedural By-law be waived to permit the delegation of Ilmar Simanovskis,Director
of Infrastructure and Environmental Services,to speak for more than five (5)minutes.
(a)Director of Infrastructure &Environmental Services
Re:Safe Drinking Water Act and Water/Wastewater Budget Primer
Mr.Simanovskis presented an overview of the Safe Water Drinking Act and explained
the responsibilities of staff and members of Council as the Owner/Operator of the
Town’s drinking water system.He further discussed the budget methodology of water
and wastewater including program rates,a cost and revenue summary,and the
impact on residential users
General Committee received and referred the comments of the delegation to a future
2015 Budget Review meeting.
4.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
GEOFFREY DAWE,MAYOR STEPHEN M.A.HUYCKE,TOWN CLERK
THE REPORT OF THE SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE –WATER AND WASTEWATER
BUDGET INTRODUCTION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 24,2015 IS SUBJECT TO FINAL
APPROVAL BY COUNCIL ON MARCH 10,2015.
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TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL REPORT No.LLS15-024
SUBJECT:General Committee Closed Session Report of March 3,2015
FROM:Warren Mar,Director of Legal &Legislative Services/Town Solicitor
DATE:March 10,2015
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT Report No.LLS15-024 be received;and
THAT Council adopt the following recommendations from the Closed Session
meeting of March 3,2015:
1.Personal matters about an identifiable individual,including a Town or Local
Board employee;Re:LLS15-022 –Appointments to the Aurora Appeal
Tribunal
THAT Closed Session Report No.LLS15-022 be received;and
THAT the following citizen members be appointed to the Aurora Appeal Tribunal
for the 2014-2018 Term of Council:
Carl Barrett
Roy J.Harrington
David H.Z.Mhango
Grace Marsh;and
Tom Plamondon.
2.A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Town or Local
Board;Re:PR15-007 –Purchase of Lands at 100 Vandorf Sideroad,Formerly
Hallmark Cards
THAT Closed Session Report No.PR15-007 be received;and
THAT the confidential recommendations of General Committee on March 3,2015
regarding the Purchase of Lands at 100 Vandorf Sideroad,Formerly Hallmark
Cards,be approved.
BACKGROUND
The General Committee Closed Session meeting convened at 10:07 p.m.on March 3,2015
with the following Members present:
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March 1 0, 2015 -2-Report No. LLS15-024
Committee Members: Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Kim,
Mrakas, Pirri, Thorn, and Thompson
Members Absent: Councillor Humfryes
The meeting adjourned at 10:48 p.m.
Prepared by: Patty Thoma, Council & Committee Coordinator/Deputy Clerk, ext. 4227
Warren Mar
Director of Legal & Legislative
Services!T'own Solicitor
Neil Garbe
Chief Administrative Officer
MEMORANDUM
DATE:March 10,2015
TO:Mayor and Members of Council
FROM:Warren Mar,Director of Legal &Legislative Services/Town Solicitor
RE:Appointment of Members of Council to the Environmental Advisory Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT the memorandum regarding Appointment of Members of Council to the
Environmental Advisory Committee be received;and
THAT two (2)members of Council be appointed to the Environmental Advisory
Committee effective April 1,2015.
COMMENTS
On February 24,2015 Council deferred the appointment of members of Council to the
Environmental Advisory Committee (“EAC”).Given that the citizen members of the EAC
have been selected and appointed effective April 1,2015,Council needs to complete the
appointments to the EAC by selecting and appointing two (2)members of Council to serve
on the EAC.
100 John West Way
Box 1000
Aurora,Ontario
L4G 6J1
Phone:905-727-3123 ext.4758
Email:wmar@aurora.ca
www.aurora.ca
Town of Aurora
Legal &Legislative Services
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MEMORANDUM
DATE:March 10,2015
TO:Mayor and Members of Council
FROM:Warren Mar,Director of Legal &Legislative Services/Town Solicitor
RE:Appointment of Members of Council to the Trails and Active Transportation
Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT the memorandum regarding Appointment of Members of Council to the Trails
and Active Transportation Committee be received;and
THAT the Terms of Reference for the Trails and Active Transportation Committee be
amended to change the Committee composition to read as follows:
“2.MEMBERSHIP
The Committee shall be comprised of seven (7)voting members and four (4)
non-voting members,as follows:
Voting Members:
•Three (3)members of the public;
•Two (2)members of Council;
•One (1)citizen member from the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Committee;and
•One (1)citizen member from the Environmental Advisory Committee
Non-voting Members:
•One (1)member from the Planning &Development Services
Department;
•Two (2)members from the Parks &Recreation Services Department;
and
•One (1)member from the Infrastructure &Environmental Services
Department.”;and
THAT two (2)members of Council be appointed to the Trails and Active
Transportation Committee effective April 1,2015.
100 John West Way
Box 1000
Aurora,Ontario
L4G 6J1
Phone:905-727-3123 ext.4758
Email:wmar@aurora.ca
www.aurora.ca
Town of Aurora
Legal &Legislative Services
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March 10,2015 -2-Appointment of
Members of Council to the
Trails and Active Transportation Committee
COMMENTS
On February 24,2015 Council made three (3)citizen member appointments to the Trails
and Active Transportation Committee (“TATC”)when it adopted the following resolution.
THAT Closed Session Report No.LLS15-019 be received;and
THAT the appointment of the following three (3)citizen members to the Trails and
Active Transportation Committee recommended by General Committee in Closed
Session on February 17,2015 be approved:
Allison Collins-Mrakas
William (Bill)Ross Fraser
Laura Lueloff;and
THAT the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and the Environmental
Advisory Committee be directed and authorized to each appoint one of its citizen
members to the Trails and Active Transportation Committee at its first regular
meeting;and
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be directed and authorized to appoint staff,in
writing,to the Trails and Active Transportation Committee in accordance with the
Terms of Reference;and
THAT these appointments be effective as of April 1,2015.
During the meeting,Council members discussed deferring appointment of members of
Council to TATC until the March 10,2015 Council Meeting.Staff have since reviewed the
Terms of Reference for the TATC and noted that they do not include members of Council in
the Committee’s composition despite the Town’s past practice.Additionally it was noted that
the Town staff members appointed to TATC are not specifically listed as non-voting
members of the Committee,even though staff members have not voted in the past.It is
therefore recommended that the TATC Terms of Reference be amended and clarified to
reflect the general practice and operation of the TATC,and that two (2)members of Council
be appointed to serve on the TATC.
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Declarations of Pecuniary Interest
None.
Approval of Minutes
1. Central York Fire Services -Joint Council Committee Minutes of January 6,
2015.
Moved by: Councillor Twinney
Seconded by: Councillor Mrakas
THAT the Central York Fire Services -Joint Council Committee Minutes of
January 6, 2015 be approved.
Carried
2. Central York Fire Services -Joint Council Committee (Closed Session) Minutes
of January 6, 2015.
Moved by: Councillor Twinney
Seconded by: Councillor Mrakas
THAT the Central York Fire Services-Joint Council Committee (Closed Session)
Minutes of January 6, 2015 be approved.
Carried
Items
3. Joint Central York Fire Services and Corporate Services -Financial Services
Report 2015-02 dated January 21, 2015 regarding the Preliminary 2014 CYFS
Budget Report-Fourth Quarter.
The Director of Financial Services/Treasurer, Newmarket provided a verbal
update regarding the Preliminary 2014 CYFS Budget Report-Fourth Quarter
and advised that there is a small surplus; however there are still some
outstanding invoices which have been estimated but prevent determining a final
result at this time. The Fire Chief provided explanation of the lieu time account
and increased management salary figures as a result of the implementation of
the market review adjustments.
CYFS-JCC Minutes-Tuesday, February 3, 2015
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Moved by: Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by: Councillor Thompson
THAT Joint Central York Fire Services and Corporate Services -Financial
Services Report 2015-02 dated January 21, 2015 regarding the Preliminary 2014
CYFS Budget Report-Fourth Quarter be received for information purposes.
Carried
4. Joint Central York Fire Services and Corporate Services -Financial Services Report
2015-03 dated January 21, 2015 regarding Cost Sharing Method to Improve Funding
Stability.
The Director of Corporate and Financial Services/Treasurer, Aurora provided a verbal
update regarding growth average formulas contained within the report.
Moved by: Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by: Councillor Sponga
a) THAT Joint Central York Fire Services and Corporate Services -Financial Services
Report 2015-03 dated January 21, 2015 regarding Cost Sharing Method to Improve
Funding Stability be received and the following recommendations be adopted:
i) THAT the Joint Central York Fire Services apply a four year rolling weighted average
to the current Cost Allocation Methodology;
ii) AND THAT the Consolidated Fire and Emergency Services Agreement be amended
to incorporate this rolling weighted average approach to the Cost Allocation
Methodology (with the wording as displayed in Appendix A) and that the Mayor and
Clerk of each municipality be authorized to execute the amendment.
Carried
Moved by: Councillor Thompson
Seconded by: Councillor Twinney
THAT the order of the agenda be amended to consider CYFS Report 2015-01 before
Joint CYFS and Corporate Services-Financial Services Report 2015-04.
Carried
5. Central York Fire Services Report 2015-01 dated January 16, 2015 regarding the July
2014 Fire Department Master Plan Update.
CYFS-JCC Minutes-Tuesday, February 3, 2015
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Discussion ensued regarding the feasibility of a workshop format of both Newmarket and
Aurora Councils to allow for review of the Master Fire Plan. The Fire Chief advised that
some items within the plan were not implemented and a comparison document could be
provided along with fund structures and potential costs for property acquisitions.
An alternate motion was presented.
Moved by: Councillor Hempen
Seconded by: Councillor Twinney
THAT Central York Fire Services Report 2015-01 dated January 16, 2015 regarding the
July 2014 Fire Department Master Plan Update be referred to the Chief Administrative
Officers of Aurora and Newmarket for the purpose of scheduling a Council Workshop
within thirty (30) days to review the Draft Master Fire Plan Update and associated capital
costs.
Carried
Moved by: Councillor Twinney
Seconded by: Councillor Thompson
THAT Central York Fire Services Report 2015-01 dated January 16, 2015 regarding the
July 2014 Fire Department Master Plan Update be received.
Carried
6. Joint Central York Fire Services and Corporate Services -Financial Services Report
2015-04 dated January 21, 2015 regarding the Draft 2015 Central York Fire Services
Operating and Capital Budgets.
The Director of Financial Services/Treasurer, Newmarket addressed the Committee with
a presentation highlighting various components of the Draft 2015 Central York Fire
Services Operating and Capital Budgets. He advised that the capital budget does not
include the Master Fire Plan, however, does include replacement of existing fire services
equipment. Discussion ensued regarding details associated with vehicle replacement.
The Fire Chief advised that the previous Joint Council Committee had approved a plan to
purchase vehicles outright as opposed to leasing and the existing fleet is now past its life
cycle. Further discussion ensued regarding wellness, fitness and staff support line items.
A suggestion was made that the Northern 6 municipalities share current staffing for
Human Resources and Communications support and utilize opportunities for cost sharing.
It was also proposed that, moving forward, the 2014 actuals be included in the budget
report.
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It was requested that a prioritized list of must haves be available for the next scheduled
Central York Fire Services-Joint Council Committee meeting along with some
background information related to wellness/fitness programs and vehicle requirements.
An alternate motion was presented.
Moved by: Councillor Sponga
Seconded by: Councillor Twinney
THAT the Draft 2015 Central York Fire Services Operating and Capital Budgets be
referred back to staff for further review and compilation of a document showing
outstanding prioritization items from the previous Master Fire Plan and outcome of
Council workshops and to be brought back to a future meeting for consideration before
budgets are approved.
Carried
Moved by: Councillor Hempen
Seconded by: Councillor Sponga
THAT the presentation by the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer, Newmarket with
respect to Joint Central York Fire Services and Corporate Services -Financial Services
Report 2015-04 dated January 21, 2015 regarding the Draft 2015 Central York Fire
Services Operating and Capital Budgets be received.
Carried
New Business
None.
Closed Session
Moved by: Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by: Councillor Thompson
THAT the CYFS -Joint Council Committee resolve into a Closed Session for the
purpose of discussing labour relations.
Carried
The Committee resolved into Closed Session at 11 :43 a.m.
The CYFS -Joint Council Committee (Closed Session) Minutes are recorded under
separate cover.
CYFS-JCC Minutes-Tuesday, February 3, 2015
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The Committee resumed into Public Session at 12:07 p.m.
Adjournment
Moved by: Councillor Twinney
Seconded by: Councillor Sponga
THAT the meeting adjourn.
Carried
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:07 p.m.
CYFS -JCC Minutes -Tuesday, February 3, 2015
MOTION FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN
GIVEN (February 24,2015)Councillor Tom Mrakas
Date:March 10,2015
To:Mayor and Members of Council
From:Councillor Mrakas
Re:Increased Traffic Volume on Industrial Parkway North
WHEREAS it is expected that Industrial Parkway North and South will begin to see an
increase in traffic volume due to diversion of traffic and truck traffic;and
WHEREAS the issue of the management of increased traffic volume has been partially
addressed by the recent approval of the reconstruction of Industrial Parkway South.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to review
traffic counts and investigate options to alleviate southbound traffic congestion on
Industrial Parkway North from Scanlon Road to Wellington Street East;and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to bring back a report on the
findings and recommended actions.
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MOTION FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN
GIVEN (March 3,2015)Councillor Harold Kim
Date:March 10,2015
To:Mayor and Members of Council
From:Councillor Kim
Re:Multicultural Festival
WHEREAS the Town of Aurora was recently ranked the best place to live in York
Region and one of the top 25 places to live in Canada;and
WHEREAS Aurora is striving to be one of the healthiest communities in Canada;and
WHEREAS Aurora is quickly becoming a multicultural town;and
WHEREAS new homes in the 2C lands in the north-east section of Town are quickly
selling out and bringing in up to 12,000 people from diverse backgrounds;and
WHEREAS it is critical that we welcome and engage new residents and share with them
the rich culture and history of Aurora,along with its spirit of volunteerism in which
Aurora was built;and
WHEREAS Aurora has validated its enjoyment and appreciation of history,culture,and
food by the successful events sponsored by the Aurora Cultural Centre,Aurora
Historical Society,and the Town of Aurora events such as:Ribfest,Aurora Chamber
Street Festival,Magna Wild Wild West Hoedown,and Jazz Festival,which have been
roaring successes;and
WHEREAS supporting food,culture,and diversity in itself supports Aurora’s Strategic
Plan objectives of “Supporting an exceptional quality of life for all,”which in turn attracts
people and businesses;and
WHEREAS the Town of Richmond Hill has held the highly successful multicultural
festival “Tastes of the Hill”for the past eight (8)years and counting;celebrating the rich
cultural diversity of its community via the many international foods,arts and crafts,
sports and entertainment showcased at the event;and generating funds for local
charities;and
WHEREAS understanding our neighbours’food and culture is an excellent way to get to
know one another and bring the community closer together.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to investigate
and report back to Council on the potential for Aurora to hold a multicultural festival
similar to those of other York Region Municipalities with a timeline of an inaugural event
to be held sometime in 2016.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE:March 10,2015
TO:Members of Council
FROM:Mayor Geoffrey Dawe
RE:York Regional Council Highlights ~February 26,2015 ~
RECOMMENDATION
THAT Council:
Receive the correspondence for information
Endorse the recommendations
Provide direction
Town of Aurora
Office of the Mayor
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Council Highlights The Regional Municipality of York |www.york.ca
For Immediate Release
Thursday,February 26,2015
York Regional Council February 26,2015
York Regional Council approves 2015 budget with a 2.97 per cent tax increase
York Regional Council today approved The Regional Municipality of York $2.7 billion 2015 budget,which
includes $826 million in funding for capital projects and $1.9 billion to deliver high quality services to the
The 2015 budget includes a 2.97 per cent tax increase,representing an additional $64 for an average
residential property in York Region.
the next three years propose decreasing tax increases of 2.85 per cent in 2016,2.69 per cent in 2017 and
2.35 per cent in 2018.
Responding to concerns regarding traffic congestion,the budget will invest more in transportation during the
term of this Council than during any previous term.Over the next five years,York Region will invest $809
million in roads.With federal and provincial partners,the Region will also invest $1.9 billion in transit.
Budget Highlights:
The 2015 operating budget includes the following new additions:
33 police officers and 13 civilian staff
20 additional paramedics to service high-call volume areas and 23 paramedics converted from casual
to permanent
Responding to an increased need for mental health programs and services
Opening of the state-of-the-art transit operations,maintenance and storage facility
Continued implementation of the VivaNext bus rapid transit services on the new rapidways
Funding for the Regional contribution to Yes to York campaign for a York University campus in the
City of Markham
The 2015 Operating Budget includes:
$520 million for Environmental Services
$442 million for Community and Health Services
$316 million for York Regional Police
$311 million for Transportation Services
The 2015 Capital Budget includes:
$223 million for wastewater
$155 million for York Region Rapid Transit Corporation
$134 million for Regional roads
$123 million for water
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Regional Fiscal Strategy reduces debt and saves more for the future
As
Council adopted an enhanced fiscal strategy.
The fiscal strategy is an integrated approach that reduces debt,saves for the future and manages the capital
plan.
To reduce debt,the fiscal strategy better aligns the timing of infrastructure investments to when they are
needed,reducing the need to issue new debt.This approach will reduce the need for new debt by $1.3 billion
over the next 10 years.
To save for the future,York Region is contributing more to reserves that will pay for the future rehabilitation,
replacement or addition of assets.This year:
Council allocated $75 million to asset replacement reserves
are now at $1.7 billion
Reserves are expected to grow by $2.5 billion in 10 years
support growth and will be repaid by Development Charges.
Development Charges are paid by developers to the Region for the essential infrastructure,including water
supply,sewers and sewage treatment facilities,roads,bridges and public transit that must be in place before
homes can be built.
In 2013,York Region created a new debt reduction reserve to be used to pay for infrastructure that does not
meet the needs of growth and cannot be funded by development charges.This reserve effectively eliminates
the need to issue new tax-supported debt in the future.
To take action now to pay down debt,York Region will pay back $173 million in principal in 2015.The fiscal
strategy helps the Region to maintain its superior credit ratings,allowing the Region and the nine area
municipalities to finance debt at the lowest possible cost.
For 14 years,Y
municipalities to finance debt at the lowest possible cost.
2015 to 2019 Strategic Plan outlines Regional priorities for the next four years
York Regional Council approved the 2015 to 2019 Strategic Plan From Vision to Results which outlines four
The plan provides a detailed course of action for the next four years within the following four strategic areas:
Economic Vitality
Healthy Communities
Sustainable Environment
Good Government
Highlights of the 2015 to 2019 plan include:
Managing traffic congestion within York
Region
Addressing affordable housing concerns
Continuing to support the attraction of high
quality jobs to the Region
Increasing the health and resiliency of our
communities
Achieving Regional fiscal sustainability
growth
On-going protection of our natural
environment
programs and services are accessed
The plan aligns with York Region multi-year budget and results will be reported throughout the term of
Council.
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Town of East Gwillimbury Mayor Virginia Hackson and Town of Aurora Geoffrey Dawe
acclaimed as Chair and Vice-Chair,respectively,of York Region Audit Committee
Town of East Gwillimbury Mayor Virginia Hackson and Town of Aurora Mayor Geoffrey Dawe have been
acclaimed Chair and Vice-
Audit Committee meets three times each year.The main areas of responsibility covered by the committee
include:
Financial Statement Review
Internal Control
Audit Services Branch
External Audit
Compliance
York Regional Council appoints new Chair and members to
Accessibility Advisory Committee
York Regional Council today appointed Town of Richmond Hill Regional Councillor Vito Spatafora as Chair of
the 2015 to 2018 term of the York Region Accessibility Advisory Committee (YRAAC),as well as 12
committee members.
Appointed members to the 2015 to 2018 YRAAC are:
Leslie Bolt
Astley Dennis
Steve Foglia
Kirsten Hill
Lilian Hulme-Smith
Sandy Palambo
Jocelyn Hunt
Linda Jones
Brian Lynch
Frank Maggisano
Judy Phromratsamy
Joann Simmons
The YRAAC advises York Regional Council on how to make programs,services and facilities more
accessible in our community.The inaugural meeting of the YRAAC will take place on Wednesday April 22,
2015 from 4 p.m.to 6 p.m.in the York Region Administrative Centre,Seminar Room,17250 Yonge Street,
Town of Newmarket.
For more information about the York Region Accessibility Advisory Committee,please visit the Accessibility
section
Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Mayor Justin Altmann appointed to represent York Region on
the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Board of Governors
York Regional Council appointed Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Mayor Justin Altmann to represent York
Region on the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Board of Governors.
This year the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair will be at the Exhibition Place Toronto on November 6 to 15,
2015
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City of Markham to host five sports in Pan Am Games Parapan American Games
York Regional Council received information today on the 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games
coming to York Region July 10 to 26 and August 7 to 15.
City of Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Community and Fire Services Commissioner Brenda Librecz
provided an overview of the state-of-the-art Markham Pan Am multi-sport centre and some of the planning
involved in hosting five sports of the Pan Am Games in the City of Markham.
The Pan Am/Parapan Am Games will be the largest multi-sport event ever held in Canada and will bring
many other benefits across York Region including more local business opportunities,economic development
and cultural celebrations.
For information about the Pan Am/ParaPan Am Games,please visit www.toronto2015.org
York Region will turn off the lights to support Earth Hour 2015
The Regional Municipality of York will take part in Earth Hour by turning off all non-essential lighting and
electrical power in our facilities for one hour on Saturday,March 28,2015 at 8:30 p.m.
Earth Hour is an annual event to raise awareness about climate change and symbolizes that people,working
together,can help make a difference in the fight against global warming.
For more information on Earth Hour,please visit earthhour.org
York Regional Council recognize March 2015 as Red Cross Month
York Regional Council will recognize March 2015 as Red Cross Month in The Regional Municipality of York.
Residents are encouraged to support the Canadian Red Cross Society and the community by volunteering or
donating to Red Cross programs.
The Canadian Red Cross Society is a Canadian humanitarian organization that has helped Canadians
through its Disaster Relief and community services for over 100 years.
For more information on the Canadian Red Cross Month please visit,redcross.ca
World Autism Awareness Day
York Regional Council will recognize
celebration of World Autism Awareness Day.
For more information on Autism,please visit autismontario.com
Next regular meeting of York Regional Council
York Regional Council will meet on Thursday,March 26,2015 at 9:30 a.m.in the York Region Administrative
Centre Council Chambers,located at 17250 Yonge Street in the Town of Newmarket.
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905-830-4444 or 1-877-464-9675,ext.71226 Cell:905-251-6415 tamara.ostrowski@york.ca
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
By-law Number 5690-15
BEING A BY-LAW to
define the accountability
snd transparency policiH
and procedures tor The
Corporation of the Town of
Aurora.
WHEREAS paragraph 5 of sub$eclion 270(1) of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001,
c. 25, as amended provides thai a municipality shall adopt and maintain policies with
respect to the manner in which the municipality will try to ensure that tt is accountable
to the public !or its actions and the manner in which tt will try to ensure that lis actions
are transparent to the public;
Al\ID WHEREAS on November 27, 2007 the Town adopted a cmporale policy
regarding procedures by which !he Town will try to ensure the! it is accountable to the
public lor its actions and the! its actions are transparent to the public, being Town
Administration Procedure No. 67;
Al\ID WHEREAS it is deemed necessary to adopt a policy by by·law with respect to
the Town's accountabUily and transparency to rap lace Administration Procedura No.
61;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF
AURORA HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1: DEFINITIONS. PRINCIPLES. PURPOSE AND APPUCATION
1. DEFINITIONS OF THIS BY ·LAW .......................................................................... ..
2. VISION, MISSION Al\ID VALUES OF THE TOWN ................................................. .
3. PURPOSES, GOALS, Al\ID OBJECTIVES OF THIS BY-LAW ............................. ..
4. ACCOUNTABIUTY AND TRANSPARENCY PRINCIPLES Al\ID PRACTICES ..•.•
5. APPUCATION ........................................................................................................ .
6. RESPONSIBIUTIES .............................................................................................. ..
7. EXCEPTIONS AND CONFUCT ............................................................................ ..
8. ACCESS TO INFORMATION ................................................................................ ..
9. ACCESSIBILITY CONSIDERATIONS .................................................................... .
PART 2; GENERAL ITEMS
10. BY·LAW REVIEW .................................................................................................. ..
11. SEVERABIUTY ..................................................................................................... ..
12. SHORT TITLE ........................................................................................................ ..
13. IN FORCE ............................................................................................................... .
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PART 1: DEFINITIONS. PRINCIPLES. PURPOSE AND APPLICATION
1. DEFINITIONS OF THIS IIY·LAW
1 .(1) In this by-law, !he following words have the follOwing meanings:
(a) "AODA" means !he Accassib11ity far Ontarians with Disabilities Acl;
2005, S.O. 2005, c. 11, as amended;
(b) "CAO" means lhe Chief Adminislralille Officer ollhe Town, or his/her
designate;
(C) "Closed lllleetlng" means a regular, special or olher meatillg ol a
Council, of a local board or ol a committee !hat Is closed to lhe public
within lhe meaning ascribed to " under sectiOn 239 of !he Municipal Act,
2001, S.O, 2001, c. 25, as amended;
(d) "Council" means the Council of The Corporation ol lhe Town of
Aurora;
(e) "Department" means a dapariment of the Town;
(I) "Department Head" means a Diractor, or his/her designate, of the
Town who is responsible lor a Department, ami shall include the CAO
with respoolto his/her dfrect responsibiltties lor a Department;
(g) "Town" means The Corporation oflhe Town of Aurora.
2. VISION. 11111SSION AND VALUES OF THE TOWN
2.(1) The Town's vision is to be a respooled leader in municipal government,
seeking inn011ative approaches and el!aclive solutions !hat meet community
expectations.
2.(2) The Town's mission Is to be a professional ami msilient organization
dedicated to providing high quality service and beller understanding the naede
ol our community,
2.(3) The Town values the following:
(a) Acting ~ honesty and integrity while serving !he community;
(b) Providing a positive wmk enllironment !hal promotes employee health
and well·being;
(c) Recognizing and respecting !he diversity of its community and
workforce;
(d) Protecting and enhancing the natural environment;
(e) Valuing the cuhural helilage and the history of our community; and
(f) Contributing to !he economic vitality of our community.
3. I'UFIPQSES. GOALS. AND OBJECTIVES OF THIS BY·LAW
The purposes, goals, and objectives of !his by·law are:
(a} to ensure opeooess, accountability and transpensncy while protecting
the best interests o! the Town;
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(b) to deliver high quality sel'llices while promoting the ellicient use of
pubuc resources;
(c) to avoid conflicts between the interests o! the Town and those of the
Town's employees and electad officials;
(d) to foster an environment that inv~es and encourages ~izen
parncipatioo and engagement; and
(e) to incorporate, where applicable, the requirements of the AODA in
pra~ces ollhe Town as wsll as any requirements contained In other
legislation (ellher provincial or ladera!) which may Impact the practices
o!!heTown.
4. ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES
Accountability and transparency affect and are affected by the public sector
organization as a whole, and !he community it serves, whelher at the iocal,
provincial, or national level. Accountability and transparency are standards o!
good governance thai enhance public trust There! ora, the Town has adopted
Acoountab~ity and Transparency Principles and Practices, as follows:
Accourdebilily.
Taking ownership and being responsible lo stakeholders lor our actions or
inections. This value is essenfislto praserv<> the public trust and to protect the
public inle!)'.'S!.
Efficiency:
Efficient management o! !he Town. This value is essential to ensure issues
and needs o! the public are responded to In a limely fashion.
Ethics:
Acting In a manner true to the values listed herein. Acting ethically is essential
to preserve the public's trust.
Impartiality:
Unbiased decision-making and action. This value is essential to ensure
fairness for the public good.
Professionalism:
Upholding high standards ol job per!ormanoo and ethical behavior. This value
is essential to balance diverse pubuc interests.
Service:
Obligation to assist stakeholders. This value Is essential to support the public
good.
Transparency:
Easily accessible and understandable policiss and processes. This value Is
essential to ensure aclive encouragement and loslering of public participation
in !he Town's decision-making,
5. APPLICATION
5.( 1) This by-law shall apply to all members and committees o! Council and
employees of the Town with respect to their roles in the political processes,
decision-making and administrative management of lila Town.
&. RESPONSIBILITIES
6.(1) Council is rasponsible lor providing good government lor Hs oons!iluenls in an
accountable and transparent manner by:
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(a) encouraging public access and participation to ensure that decision
making Is responsive to the needs of its consliluents aml reooptive to
their opinions;
(b) delivering high quality services to tts constituents; and
(c) promoting the efficient use of public resources.
6.(2) With respact to financial dealings, as required under !he Municipal Act, 2001.
as amended, lhe Town shall be responsible lor providing accountsbilily and
transparency to Hs coos!Huents In a manner that may include, but Is notlimHed
to, lhe following:
(a) publishing internal and external audits;
(b) publicly providing financial statements and reporting;
(c) documenting long tenn financial planning;
(d) demonstrating a commitment to asset managemant;
(e) adopting opan and transparent procurement policies and practices;
(f) providing, when concludad, the details of any purohese or sale of land;
and
(g) ensuring open ami accessible budget P"""""*'S including opportunities
lor pubnc inpul.
6.(3) W!lh raspact to inlemal governance, the Town shall be responsible for
ensuling accountability on the part of its employees through the following
initiatives:
(a) mission, vision and value statements;
(b) code of comlucl tor staff;
(c) perlonnanoo management and evaluation;
(d) hiring policies;
(e) orientation and conllnulng education;
(I} compensation and benefits;
(g) heaith and safely programs; and
(h) administralive practlces and procedures !hat recognize Council's
commitment to accountability and transparency.
6.(4) With respect to Town meetings, the Town shall be responsible lor providing
accountability and transparency to its constituents In a manner that may
Include, bulls not limited to, the following:
(a) Implementing a processes outlining how, when and under what rules
Town meetings will lake place;
(b) ensuring lhe Town meetings are open to the publiC where required by
the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended;
(c) providing members of !he public with an opportunity to make delegations
or comments in writing on specific items at meetings that are opan to the
public; and
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(d) fostering meaningful and effective public participation at Town meetings,
by disclosing information in a timely manner on various media, which
may include print media and -bs"es, where suoh information may
include, but is not tlmiled to, the fOllowing;
(I) Prooed!Jral By-law;
(iij Code o! Ethics !or Councillors;
(iii) Strategic Plan;
(i\1) development of the Customer Service Strategy;
(v) employee satisfaction survey, action plan and report care;
(vQ membership w"h Excetlence Canada and related action plans;
(vii) Delega!ioo By-law and poficy;
(viii) Records Retention By-law and potloy;
{ix) corporate records and documents management plan;
(x) Public Notice By-law and policy;
(xi) provincial and municipal benchmari<ing;
(xil) financial information reporting;
(xiii) ontlne availability of !he Town's Operating and Capital
Budga!/Business Plans;
(xiv) !he maintenance of an inventory of !he Town's landholrllnga;
(XV) Annual Community Report, wilich includes the Town's
parformance resu!ls in the Municipal Performance Measurement
Program;
(xvi) audited financial statements, which shall be compliant with the
Public Sector Accounting Board requirements;
(l<Vii) salary information, released in accordance with !he Public Sector
Salary Disclosure Act, 2000;
(xviU) information required by the AODA;
(xix) by-laws, agendas, minutes and reports of General Committee
and Council, provided on the Town's website;
(xx) the Town's Emergency Plan, provided on !he Town's -bsite;
and
(xxi) live streaming of General Committee meetings, and local
broadcast of Council meetings, where both recordings Will be
availabte online following the meeting on an on-demand basis.
6-(5) With respect !o Closed Meetings, !he Town shall be responsible for ensuring
accountabiUiy and transparency to its constituents by:
(a) ensuring the Town's procedural by-law and practices enable detaDed
compliance ~h the requirements of the Municipal Act, 2001, as
amended, lor holding a Closed Meeting;
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(b) iniooming the public, when possible, of the reason for the holding ollhe
Closed Meeting by providing inioometion which may include, but is nol
limlledto:
(i) the general nature of !he matter to be coosidellld allhe Closed
Meeting; and
(ii) the lllsolulions made atlhe C Iosee Meeting.
7. EXCEPTIONS AND CONFUCT
7.(1) All political processes, decision-making and admlnislralille management of lhe
Town shaY comply with this by-law and all other Town by-laws and policies,
including the Town Corporate Policies and Procedures, the Employee Code of
Conduct and the Council Code of Elhics By-law.
7.(2) In case of oonlllct between any Town policy and this by-law relating to matters
of accountability and transparency, !he prO'IIisions oonlained in lhis by-law
shaY prevail. In case of conflict between this by-law and any other Town by·
law, the provisions of the by-law thai is more specific in addressing !he matter
in conflict shaY p....vail.
7.(3) Notwithstanding !he provisions of this by-law, aU pomk:al proce$E!s, decision·
making and administrative management of the Town shall comply with any
provincial or federal Act, or a rogulalion made under any such Act, and any
instrument of a legislative nai!Jre.
II. ACCESS TO INFORMATION
8.(1) The disclosure of information by lhe Town shaY be made in accordance with
the prO'IIisions of the Municipal Freedom of /rlfarmatian and Protection of
Prilll!lcy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56 and lhe Persr:mal Health lnformatiJJn
Protection Act, 2004, S.O. 2004, c. 3, Schad. A, as amended.
9. ACCES$1BIUJY CONSIDERATIONS
9.(1) The Town is committed to giving people with disabilities the same opportunity
to access and participate in !he decision-making procasses of lhe Town and
allowing them to benefit from the same services and pub~c participation
opportunities as other constituents, pursuant to the provisions of the AOOA.
Programs, services, facilities, etc. should be accessible to persons with
disabllilies (visible and invisible), including (without limllaiion): hearing loss,
vision loss, physical or mobility related impairments, temporary disabililias,
teaming, speech, language, cognftive, psychological, psychiatric, intellectual
and developmental disabilities, allergies, and multiple chemk:el sensitivities.
PART 2: GENERAL ITEMS
10. BY-LAW REVIEW
1 0.( 1) This by-Jaw shall be monitollld and evaluated lor effeclveness continuously by
the CAO and shall be comprehensively reviewed upon spscilk: request by the
council.
11. SEVERAQIL!TY
11.(1) If any provision of this by~aw or tha application !hereof to any person or
ciroumstance is held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the
invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this by-law which
can be given effect without the irwalid provision or application, and to this end
the provisions of !his by-law are severable.
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12. SHORT TITLE
12.(1) This by-law may oo referred to as the "Aooountabilily and Transparency By-
law".
13. INFORCE
13.(1) This by·law shall come into lullloroo and effect on the date of final passage
hereof.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 1d" DAY OF MARCH, 2015.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 1d" DAY OF MARCH, 2015..
GEOFFREY DAWE, MAYOR
STEPHEN M.A. HUYCKE, TOWill CLERK
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
By-law Number 5694-15
BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council
Resulting From Council Meeting on March 10,2015
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA HEREBY
ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT the actions by Council at its Council meeting held on March 10, 2015
in respect of each motion, resolution and other action passed and taken by
the Council at the said meeting except where prior approval ol the
Ontario Municipal Board is required, hereby adopted ratified and confirmed.
2. THAT the Mayor and the proper officers of the Town are hereby authorized
and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said action or to
obtain approvals where required and to execute all documents as may be
necessary in that behalf and the Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to
affix the corporate seal to atl such documents.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 10TH DAY OF MARCH, 2015.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 101H DAY OF MARCH, 2015.
GEOFFREY DAWE, MAYOR
STEPHEN M. A. HUYCKE, TOWN CLERK