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AGENDA - Council - 20160614COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY,JUNE 14,2016 7 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS AURORA TOWN HALL PUBLIC RELEASE June 10,2016 TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Tuesday,June 14,2016 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 May 24,2016 pg.1 Special Council –Public Planning Meeting Minutes of May 25,2016 pg.20 RECOMMENDED: THAT the minutes of the Council meeting of May 24,2016,and the Special Council – Public Planning meeting of May 25,2016,be adopted as printed and circulated. 4.PRESENTATIONS (a)Superintendent Mark Brown #241 and Inspector Paulo DaSilva pg.25 #916,York Regional Police Re:Traffic Issues in York Region (b)Gerry Miller,Aurora Sports Hall of Fame pg.26 Re:Aurora Sports Hall of Fame Announcement of 2016 Inductees Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Page 2 of 4 (c)Natasha Dawood,Municipal Property Assessment Corporation pg.27 (MPAC) Re:Delivering the 2016 Assessment 5.PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS 6.DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION 7.ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION 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 Abel pg.81 Re:Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Board of Directors (b)Mayor Dawe pg.82 Re:Proposed Changes to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe,2016 (c)Councillor Mrakas pg.83 Re:Cultural Heritage Landscapes Inventory 11.REGIONAL REPORT York Regional Council Highlights –May 19,2016 pg.85 Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Page 3 of 4 RECOMMENDED: THAT the Regional Report of May 19,2016,be received for information. 12.NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION 13.READING OF BY-LAWS RECOMMENDED: THAT the following by-laws be given first,second,and third readings and enacted: 5855-16 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Zoning By-law Number 2213-78,as amended (Cai,Gong &Gong –15342 Yonge Street). (Report No.PDS16-033 –GC Item 17 –May 17/16) pg.94 5862-16 BEING A BY-LAW to adopt Official Plan Amendment No.9. (Report No.PDS16-037 –GC Item 8 –Jun.7/16) pg.97 5866-16 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Zoning By-law Number 2213-78,as amended (Vello Holdings Limited –330 McClellan Way). (Report No.PDS16-043 –GC Item 11 –Jun.7/16) pg.105 RECOMMENDED: THAT the following confirming by-law be given first,second,and third readings and enacted: 5867-16 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from Council Meeting on June 14,2016. pg.108 14.CLOSED SESSION 15.ADJOURNMENT Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Page 4 of 4 AGENDA ITEMS 1.General Committee Meeting Report of June 7,2016 pg.61 (Item 19 was referred to Council from the General Committee meeting of June 7,2016) RECOMMENDED: THAT the General Committee meeting report of June 7,2016,be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be approved. 2.LLS16-017 –General Committee Closed Session Report of pg.75 June 7,2016 RECOMMENDED: THAT Report No.LLS16-017 be received;and THAT the following recommendation from the General Committee Closed Session meeting of June 7,2016,be adopted: 1.A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Town or Local Board (section 239(2)(c)of the Municipal Act,2001);Re:Scanlon Court THAT the confidential recommendations of the General Committee Closed Session meeting of June 7,2016,regarding Scanlon Court be adopted. 3.Memorandum from Mayor Dawe pg.77 Re:Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Highlights May 27,2016 –Meeting of the Board RECOMMENDED: THAT the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Highlights,May 27,2016 –Meeting of the Board,be received for information. TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Tuesday,May 24,2016 ATTENDANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Dawe in the Chair;Councillors Abel,Gaertner, Humfryes,Kim,Mrakas,Pirri,Thom,and Thompson MEMBERS ABSENT None OTHER ATTENDEES Doug Nadorozny,Chief Administrative Officer,Techa van Leeuwen,Director of Building and By-law Services,Dan Elliott,Director of Corporate and Financial Services/ Treasurer,Ilmar Simanovskis,Director of Infrastructure and Environmental Services,Jim Tree,Acting Director of Parks and Recreation Services,Marco Ramunno,Director of Planning and Development Services,Lisa Lyons,Town Clerk (Acting),Slawomir Szlapczynski,Associate Solicitor, and Samantha Yew,Council/Committee Secretary Mayor Dawe called the meeting to order at 7:16 p.m.following Open Forum. On a motion of Councillor Thom seconded by Councillor Pirri,Council consented to extend the hour past 10:30 p.m.in accordance with subsection 3.16(a)of the Procedural By-law. Mayor Dawe relinquished the Chair to Deputy Mayor Abel at 10:22 p.m.,during consideration of Motion for Which Notice Has Been Given (b),Re:Highland Gate Development,and resumed the Chair at 10:35 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. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Council Minutes Page -1 -1 - Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday,May 24,2016 Page 2 of 19 2.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services,with the following amendments,be approved: Delegation (a)Brian Wilson,Resident Re:Item 1(8)–IES16-051 –Speed Cushion Pilot Project Survey Results Item 1(12)–PRS16-025 –Award of Tender PRS2016-22 for the Construction of the Queens Diamond Jubilee Park Accessible Playground THAT Report No.PRS16-025 –Award of Tender PRS2016-22 for the Construction of the Queens Diamond Jubilee Park Accessible Playground, be referred to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for comment. Notice of Motion (b)Mayor Dawe Re:Highland Gate Development CARRIED (two-thirds vote) 3.ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES Council Meeting Minutes of May 10,2016 Special Council Meeting Minutes of May 16,2016 Special Council Meeting Minutes of May 17,2016 General Committee Closed Session Meeting Minutes of April 19,2016 Special Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes of May 16,2016 Special Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes of May 17,2016 Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Thom THAT the minutes of the Council meeting of May 10,2016,the Special Council meetings of May 16 and May 17,2016,the General Committee Closed Session meeting of April 19,2016,and the Special Council Closed Session meetings of May 16 and May 17,2016,be adopted as printed and circulated. CARRIED Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Council Minutes Page -2 -2 - Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday,May 24,2016 Page 3 of 19 4.PRESENTATIONS (a)Teri Hastings,Aurora Music Festival Re:Aurora Music Festival Ms.Hastings provided a brief overview of the Aurora Music Festival to be held on Saturday,June 25,2016. Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT the Aurora Music Festival be endorsed;and THAT the Town of Aurora donate $1,000 to the Aurora Music Festival,to be funded from the Council Operating Contingency account;and THAT staff report back on in-kind contributions to the Aurora Music Festival, including the possibility of a Sign By-law exemption. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Thom THAT the presentation by Teri Hastings be received for information. CARRIED (b)Celebrate Recreation and Parks Month On a motion of Councillor Mrakas seconded by Councillor Thompson,Council consented on a two-thirds vote to waive the requirements of subsection 3.8(c)of the Procedural By-law to permit the presentations of Adrian Wong,Daniel Ridsdale,Karie Papillon,and Shelley Ware additional time as required. (i)Adrian Wong,Recreation Supervisor,Fitness Re:Parks and Recreation Services –June is Recreation and Parks Month Mr.Wong gave a brief presentation outlining the public engagement and participation strategy for Recreation and Parks Month. (ii)Daniel Ridsdale,Youth Programmer,and Karie Papillon,Youth & Community Development Re:Aurora's Youth Friendly Community Designation Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Council Minutes Page -3 -3 - Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday,May 24,2016 Page 4 of 19 Mr.Ridsdale advised that the Town has achieved a silver-level Youth Friendly Community Builder designation,and gave a presentation highlighting the criteria for the designation,and strategies that can be used in the pursuit of a platinum-level Youth Friendly Community Builder designation. (iii)Shelley Ware,Supervisor,Special Events Re:FEO Top 100 Festivals in Ontario Presentation Ms.Ware advised that Aurora’s Haunted Forest has been named as one of the 2016 Top 100 festivals and events in Ontario,by Festivals &Events Ontario (FEO),and gave a presentation acknowledging the event’s partners and volunteers. Moved by Councillor Kim Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT the presentation by Adrian Wong,Daniel Ridsdale,Karie Papillon,and Shelley Ware be received for information. CARRIED 5.PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS Councillor Mrakas noted that he and Councillor Humfryes attended the volunteer service awards event for the 2nd Aurora Scouting Group on Thursday,May 19, 2016,and thanked the recipients for their service. Councillor Mrakas advised that the York North Basketball Association will be hosting the U17 Boys Provincial Basketball Championships from May 27 to May 29,2016,in Newmarket.He noted that there will be a ‘celebrity’basketball game, where Aurora Council will be playing against Newmarket Council. Councillor Mrakas mentioned that the “Municipal Summit on OMB Reform – Process and Power”event was held in Markham on Saturday,May 14,2016,and noted that it was well-attended and that the working group is continuing work on the initiative. Councillor Gaertner noted that she attended the Aurora Unplugged Coffeehouse event at the Aurora Cultural Centre on Friday,May 13,2016,and that it was well- attended. Councillor Abel announced that the Aurora Chamber Street Festival will be held on Sunday,June 5,2016,from 11 a.m.to 5 p.m.,and noted that Yonge Street will be closed from Wellington Street south to Murray Drive for the event. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Council Minutes Page -4 -4 - Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday,May 24,2016 Page 5 of 19 Councillor Humfryes extended a reminder that the Aurora Farmers’Market and Artisan Fair will be held on Saturday,May 28,2016,at the Aurora Armoury. Councillor Humfryes extended thanks to Councillor Mrakas and Councillor Thompson for their work on the “Municipal Summit on OMB Reform –Process and Power”event. Councillor Humfryes thanked members of Theatre Aurora for attending the Council meeting. Councillor Kim noted that the Town offers a variety of summer day camps with the option of extended care,and mentioned that more information may be found on the Town website. Mayor Dawe extended congratulations to the 140 Aurora Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron on their Annual Ceremonial Review which will be held on Saturday,May 28,2016,and noted that he will be the Reviewing Officer at this year’s ceremony. Mayor Dawe advised that a Public Open House for the Mavrinac Park Design will be held on Tuesday,May 31,2016,from 5 p.m.to 7 p.m.at Aurora Town Hall in the Leksand Room.He noted that this will be an opportunity to view the conceptual plans and provide feedback and comments. Mayor Dawe announced that the Town of Aurora and the its Heritage Advisory Committee are hosting Doors Open Aurora 2016 on Saturday,August 20,2016, and noted that those interested in participating may contact planning@aurora.ca. 6.DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1 (sub-items 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,13,and 15)were identified as items for discussion. 7.ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1 (with the exception of sub-items 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,13,and 15),2, and 3,were identified as items not requiring separate discussion. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Council Minutes Page -5 -5 - Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday,May 24,2016 Page 6 of 19 Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Thompson 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 May 17,2016 THAT the General Committee meeting report of May 17,2016,be received and the following recommendations carried by the Committee be approved: (1)BBS16-007 –Town Park Parking Update THAT Report No.BBS16-007 be received;and THAT staff bring forward to a future Council meeting for enactment, amendments to Parking By-Law No.4574-04.T that includes a three (3) hour daytime on-street parking restriction Monday to Friday,affecting all streets within the boundary of Yonge Street to the west,Edward Street to the east,Dunning Avenue to the south,and Centre Street to the north;and THAT staff investigate the ability to allow for temporary overflow GO parking at the north entrance to Sheppard’s Bush off of Mary Street; and THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to York Region Transit and Metrolinx. (10)PRS16-022 –Amendment to 2016 Fees and Charges By-law THAT Report No.PRS16-022 be received;and THAT an amendment to Schedule “G”Section 19 of the 2016 Fees and Charges By-law be approved;and THAT the implementing by-law be presented at a future Council meeting. (14)PRS16-027 –Aurora Youth Soccer Club:Request for Exemption from Municipal Alcohol Policy THAT Report No.PRS16-027 be received;and Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Council Minutes Page -6 -6 - Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday,May 24,2016 Page 7 of 19 THAT an exemption to the Municipal Alcohol Policy to permit the serving of alcohol by the Aurora Youth Soccer Club for “League 1”games during the 2016 season be approved. (16)PDS16-031 –Application for Site Plan Approval,MHJH Holdings Inc.,75 Eric T Smith Way,Lot 4,Part of Block 11,Plan 65M-4324,File Number:SP-2016-01 THAT Report No.PDS16-031 be received;and THAT Site Plan Application File No.SP-2016-01 (MHJH Holdings Inc.) to permit the development of the subject lands for a one (1)storey 3,611 square metre industrial building be approved;and THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the Site Plan Agreement,including any and all documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to same. (17)PDS16-033 –Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Application, Lora Cai,Xun Gong and Richard Gong,15342 Yonge Street (Horton Place),Files:ZBA-2015-16 and SP- 2015-10 THAT Report PDS16-033 be received;and THAT Application to Amend the Zoning By-law File:ZBA-2015-16 (Lora Cai,Xun Gong and Richard Gong),to add “Business and Professional Offices”as a permitted use on the subject lands be approved;and THAT the implementing Zoning By-law amendment be presented at a future Council meeting for enactment;and THAT Site Plan Application File:SP-2015-10 (Lora Cai,Xun Gong and Richard Gong)to permit the development of the subject lands for the conversion of the existing residential building into a 254 m2 commercial building on the subject lands be approved;and THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the Site Plan Agreement,including any and all documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to same. (18)PDS16-034 –Site Plan Application,Gineve Inc.,250 Don Hillock Drive,File:SP-2016-03,Related File:SUB-2000-02A THAT Report No.PDS16-034 be received;and Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Council Minutes Page -7 -7 - Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday,May 24,2016 Page 8 of 19 THAT Site Plan Application File No.SP-2016-03 (Gineve Inc.)to permit the development of the subject lands for a multi-unit,one (1)storey 8,815 square metre industrial building be approved;and THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the Site Plan Agreement,including any and all documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to same. (19)PDS16-036 –Delegated Development Agreements,2016 Summary Report THAT Report No.PDS16-036 be received for information. (21)Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Minutes of May 5,2016 THAT the Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee meeting minutes of May 5, 2016,be received for information. 2.Memorandum from Director of Infrastructure &Environmental Services Re:Additional Information regarding Item 1(8)–Report No.IES16-051– Speed Cushion Pilot Project Survey Results THAT the memorandum regarding Additional Information regarding Item 1(8) –Report No.IES16-051 –Speed Cushion Pilot Project Survey Results be received for information. 3.Memorandum from Mayor Dawe Re:Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Highlights –April 29, 2016 –Meeting of the Board THAT the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Highlights –April 29,2016 –Meeting of the Board be received for information. CARRIED 8.DELEGATIONS (a)Brian Wilson,Resident Re:Item 1(8)–IES16-051 –Speed Cushion Pilot Project Survey Results (Added Item) Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Council Minutes Page -8 -8 - Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday,May 24,2016 Page 9 of 19 Mr.Wilson expressed concerns regarding the speed of vehicles travelling on Mavrinac Boulevard and indicated that he has a signed petition,in support of the installation of speed cushions on Mavrinac Boulevard,from residents living on Mavrinac Boulevard,between Borealis Avenue and Spring Farm Road. Moved by Councillor Kim Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to Item 1(8)– IES16-051 –Speed Cushion Pilot Project Survey Results. CARRIED 9.CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION 1.General Committee Meeting Report of May 17,2016 (2)IES16-046 –Yonge Street Parking Plan Pilot Project Follow-up Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT Report No.IES16-046 be received;and THAT staff be authorized to proceed with a communications program to announce this pilot project;and THAT funding in the amount of $200,000 be provided for Project No.34525 – Yonge Street Parking Plan from the Growth &New Reserve;and THAT the Director of Infrastructure and Environmental Services be authorized to execute the necessary Agreement,including any and all documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to same;and THAT this report be forwarded to The Regional Municipality of York Transportation Services Department. Motion to refer Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT Report No.IES16-046 –Yonge Street Parking Plan Pilot Project Follow-up be referred to the 2017 Budget. CARRIED Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Council Minutes Page -9 -9 - Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday,May 24,2016 Page 10 of 19 1.General Committee Meeting Report of May 17,2016 (3)CFS16-006 –Funding and Long-Term Financing Plan –Joint Operations Centre Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Thompson THAT the current Construction Line of Credit be extended to January 31,2018; and THAT the long-term financing for the refinancing of the Joint Operations Centre Construction Line of Credit be undertaken in the form of two (2)successive five (5)year debentures with a total ten (10)year amortization,to occur prior to January 31,2018;and THAT the Treasurer be authorized to determine the appropriate timing for the refinancing above;and THAT the Mayor and Treasurer be authorized to execute any and all documents or agreements necessary to give effect to the above,and that the necessary financing bylaw be brought forward at the appropriate time;and THAT upon finalization of the long-term financing plan,an informational report to Council be presented with the details of such,including interest rates and net cost of borrowing. CARRIED 1.General Committee Meeting Report of May 17,2016 (4)IES16-047 –Award of Tender IES 2016-27 –For Aurora Community Centre Parking Lot Reconstruction and Streambank Improvements Main motion Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Thom THAT Report No.IES16-047 be received;and THAT Tender IES 2016-27 –for Capital Project No.72133 for the Aurora Community Centre Parking Lot Reconstruction and Streambank Improvements be awarded to DPSL Group Ltd.in the amount of $1,763,860.10 excluding taxes;and THAT additional funding in the amount of $482,999.24 be provided for Capital Project No.72133,the Aurora Community Centre Parking Lot Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Council Minutes Page -10 -10 - Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday,May 24,2016 Page 11 of 19 reconstruction and Streambank Improvements,from the Storm Sewer Reserve;and THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary Agreement,including any and all documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to same. Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT the following clause be added to the main motion: THAT additional funding in the amount of $138,000.00 be provided to award the original scope of the Tender. DEFEATED The main motion CARRIED 1.General Committee Meeting Report of May 17,2016 (5)IES16-048 –Award of Tender IES 2016-36 –Supply and Installation of a New Motor Fuel Dispensing Facility for the Joint Operations Centre Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT Report No.IES16-048 be received;and THAT Tender IES 2016-36 for the Supply and Installation of a New Motor Fuel Dispensing Facility for the Joint Operations Centre be awarded to Claybar Contracting Inc.in the amount of $124,900.00 excluding taxes for Part “A”only;and THAT the Director of Infrastructure &Environmental Services be authorized to execute the necessary agreements regarding the award of the contract, including any and all documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to same CARRIED 1.General Committee Meeting Report of May 17,2016 (6)IES16-049 –Facility Projects Status Report Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Council Minutes Page -11 -11 - Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday,May 24,2016 Page 12 of 19 Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Thom THAT Report No.IES16-049 be received for information. CARRIED 1.General Committee Meeting Report of May 17,2016 (7)IES16-050 –Suspension of Winter Overnight Parking Restrictions Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT Report No.IES16-050 be received;and THAT a pilot project to suspend winter overnight parking restrictions,except during snow events,be implemented for the 2016/2017 winter season. CARRIED 1.General Committee Meeting Report of May 17,2016 (8)IES16-051 –Speed Cushion Pilot Project Survey Results On a motion of Councillor Abel seconded by Councillor Pirri,Council consented to consider Item 1(8)prior to consideration of Item 1(2). Main motion Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT Report No.IES16-051 be received;and THAT staff be directed to implement the speed cushion pilot project on Kennedy Street West,and provide additional information regarding the speed cushion pilot project survey for the Council meeting of May 24,2016. Amendment No.1 Moved by Councillor Thom Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT the second clause of the main motion be amended to include: McMaster Avenue. CARRIED Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Council Minutes Page -12 -12 - Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday,May 24,2016 Page 13 of 19 Amendment No.2 Moved by Councillor Thom Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT the second clause of the main motion as amended be further amended to include: Mavrinac Avenue,from Borealis Avenue to Spring Farm Road;and THAT the following clause be added to the main motion as amended: THAT the speed cushion pilot project survey results of Conover Avenue and Stone Road be referred to the Traffic Advisory Committee/Board for comment,if confirmed. CARRIED Main motion as amended Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT Report No.IES16-051 be received;and THAT staff be directed to implement the speed cushion pilot project on Kennedy Street West,McMaster Avenue,and Mavrinac Avenue from Borealis Avenue to Spring Farm Road;and THAT the speed cushion pilot project survey results of Conover Avenue and Stone Road be referred to the Traffic Advisory Committee/Board for comment,if confirmed. On a recorded vote the motion CARRIED AS AMENDED YEAS:8 NAYS:1 VOTING YEAS:Councillors Abel,Gaertner,Humfryes, Kim,Mrakas,Thom,and Thompson, Mayor Dawe VOTING NAYS:Councillor Pirri 1.General Committee Meeting Report of May 17,2016 (9)IES16-052 –Aurora Youth Soccer Club Request for Club Building Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT Report No.IES16-052 be received;and Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Council Minutes Page -13 -13 - Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday,May 24,2016 Page 14 of 19 THAT this project be referred to the 2017 Budget. CARRIED 1.General Committee Meeting Report of May 17,2016 (11)PRS16-024 –Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan Update Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT Report No.PRS16-024 be received;and THAT the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)treatment program continue as outlined in this report;and THAT an expenditure,not to exceed $140,000.00,to engage Tru Green Ltd. to conduct the treatment of the Ash tree inventory in 2016 be approved. CARRIED 1.General Committee Meeting Report of May 17,2016 (12)PRS16-025 –Award of Tender PRS2016-22 for the Construction of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Park Accessible Playground On a motion of Councillor Abel seconded by Councillor Pirri,Council consented to consider Item 1(12)following consideration of Item 1(8). On a motion of Councillor Pirri seconded by Councillor Gaertner,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 Report No.PRS16-025 –Award of Tender PRS2016-22 for the Construction of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Park Accessible Playground. Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Kim THAT Report No.PRS16-025 be received;and THAT Tender PRS2016-22 for the Construction of Capital Project No.73252, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Park Accessible Playground and Park improvements in the amount of $359,743.14,be awarded to Forest Ridge Landscaping Inc.;and Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Council Minutes Page -14 -14 - Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday,May 24,2016 Page 15 of 19 THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary Agreement,including any and all documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to same. Motion to defer Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT Report No.PRS16-025 –Award of Tender PRS2016-22 for the Construction of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Park Accessible Playground be deferred to the General Committee meeting of June 7,2016,pending final comment from the Accessibility Advisory Committee regarding the final conceptual design. CARRIED 1.General Committee Meeting Report of May 17,2016 (13)PRS16-026 –Multi-Purpose Synthetic Turf Sports Field at Stewart Burnett Park Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Kim THAT Report No.PRS16-026 be received;and THAT a budget increase of $1,027,225.20 for Capital Project No.73161, Multipurpose Field,bringing the total project budget amount to $2,727,225.20,be approved;and THAT staff be directed to proceed to Tender for the Stewart Burnett Multi- Purpose Field project for construction in 2016. CARRIED 1.General Committee Meeting Report of May 17,2016 (15)PDS16-031 –Changes to the Planning Act,1997,as set out In Bill 73, the Smart Growth for our Communities Act,2015 Moved by Councillor Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT Report No.PDS16-030 be received for information. CARRIED Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Council Minutes Page -15 -15 - Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday,May 24,2016 Page 16 of 19 10.NOTICES OF MOTION/MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN (i)Notice of Motion (a)Councillor Abel Re:Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)Board of Directors WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)represents 444 municipalities across Ontario working together to achieve shared goals and meet common challenges;and WHEREAS AMO’s mandate is to support and enhance strong and effective municipal government in Ontario;and WHEREAS nominations to the 2016-2018 AMO Board of Directors are now open;and WHEREAS it would be Councillor John Abel’s privilege to serve on the 2016- 2018 AMO Board of Directors; NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Aurora endorse Councillor John Abel’s nomination to the AMO Board of Directors for the office of Director Regional and Single Tier Caucus;and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Town of Aurora assumes all costs associated with Councillor John Abel serving on the AMO’s Board of Directors to a maximum of $4,000. (ii)Motions for Which Notice Has Been Given (a)Councillor Humfryes Re:Traffic Advisory Committee/Board Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Pirri WHEREAS the Town of Aurora continues to grow and traffic flow has become a top concern;and WHEREAS Aurora Town Council and Town residents have expressed concern with traffic congestion,traffic calming and traffic flow;and Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Council Minutes Page -16 -16 - Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday,May 24,2016 Page 17 of 19 WHEREAS it has become apparent that the Town’s approach to addressing traffic congestion requires an overall perspective,including future traffic flow planning; NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT staff report back with options or a Terms of Reference for a Traffic Advisory Committee/Board or other model which includes staff,Councillors, residents,and other applicable stakeholders. CARRIED (b)Mayor Dawe Re:Highland Gate Development (Added Item) On a motion of Councillor Abel seconded by Councillor Thom,Council consented on a two-thirds vote to waive the requirements of subsection 8.1 of the Procedural By-law to permit the introduction of Motion for Which Notice Has Been Given (b),Mayor Dawe;Re: Highland Gate Development. Moved by Mayor Dawe Seconded by Councillor Kim WHEREAS on February 27,2015,the Town of Aurora received Official Plan Amendment,Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications (File Nos.OPA-2015-01,ZBA-2015-02 and SUB-2015-01)(the “Applications”)from Highland Gate Developments Inc.for lands municipally known as 21 Golf Links Drive (the “Site”);and WHEREAS the Applications propose to develop 184 detached dwelling units and a 10-storey condominium building on the Site;and WHEREAS on November 17,2015,Highland Gate Developments Inc. appealed the Applications to the Ontario Municipal Board prior to Council making a decision on the Applications; NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT Council opposes the Applications in their current form;and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to engage all interested parties in an Ontario Municipal Board-led mediation with respect to the appeal and address Council’s concerns while exploring better options in terms of design and density for the Site that would best suit the community. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Council Minutes Page -17 -17 - Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday,May 24,2016 Page 18 of 19 On a recorded vote the motion CARRIED YEAS:9 NAYS:0 VOTING YEAS:Councillors Abel,Gaertner,Humfryes, Kim,Mrakas,Pirri,Thom,and Thompson, Mayor Dawe VOTING NAYS:None 11.REGIONAL REPORT None 12.NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION Councillor Abel requested that staff report back regarding the in-kind donation to the Aurora Music Festival for the June 7,2016 General Committee meeting. Councillor Mrakas inquired about the pool discharge information that is being sent to residents.Staff indicated that they should be contacted directly if there are any questions regarding pool discharge. 13.READING OF BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Thom Seconded by Councillor Kim THAT the following by-laws be given first,second,and third readings and enacted: 5850-16 BEING A BY-LAW to prohibit and/or regulate the Injury or Destruction of Trees on Private Property in the Town of Aurora. 5860-16 BEING A BY-LAW to amend Zoning By-law Number 2213-78,as amended (Small Steps Programs Inc.). CARRIED Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT the following confirming by-law be given first,second,and third readings and enacted: Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Council Minutes Page -18 -18 - Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday,May 24,2016 Page 19 of 19 5865-16 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from Council Meeting on May 24,2016. CARRIED 14.CLOSED SESSION None 15.ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:41 p.m. CARRIED GEOFFREY DAWE,MAYOR LISA LYONS,TOWN CLERK (ACTING) THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 24,2016,ARE SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL BY COUNCIL ON JUNE 14,2016. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Council Minutes Page -19 -19 - TOWN OF AURORA SPECIAL COUNCIL –PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING MINUTES Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Wednesday,May 25,2016 ATTENDANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Dawe in the Chair;Councillors Abel,Gaertner, Mrakas,Pirri,Thom,and Thompson MEMBERS ABSENT Councillors Humfryes and Kim OTHER ATTENDEES Marco Ramunno,Director of Planning and Development Services,Lawrence Kuk,Planner,Patty Thoma,Deputy Clerk,and Linda Bottos,Council/Committee Secretary Mayor Dawe called the meeting to order at 7:03 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 Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services be approved. CARRIED 3.PLANNING APPLICATIONS Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Public Planning Minutes Page -1 -20 - Special Council –Public Planning Meeting Minutes Wednesday,May 25,2016 Page 2 of 5 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.PDS16-038 –Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision,Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment,Charlieville Developments Ltd.,45 Tyler Street,File Numbers:SUB- 2015-03,OPA-2015-02 and ZBA-2015-06 Planning Staff The Planner,Mr.Lawrence Kuk,presented an overview of the applications and staff report respecting the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit a 68-unit residential infill development on a brownfield site.He noted that the Official Plan Amendment proposes to redesignate the subject lands from “Existing Employment –Brownfield Industrial”,Environmental Protection”and Private Parkland”to “Stable Neighbourhood”and “Environmental Protection” areas,and the Zoning By-law Amendment proposes to rezone the subject lands from “General Industrial (M2)Zone”and “Environmental Protection (EP) Zone”to “Row Dwelling Residential (R6-X)Exception Zone”and “Environmental Protection (EP)Zone”. Consultant Ms.Joanne Barnett,of Kerbel Group Inc.,on behalf of the owner,noted that a contingent of consultants were present to provide a brief status update,listen to the public input,and address any concerns.Mr.Brad Rogers,of Groundswell Urban Planners Inc.,provided an overview of the development proposal,site plan,planning policy,elevations,site remediation to date,site assessment and alteration,and next steps. Public Comments Aurora residents,including Barry Bridgeford,David Cabianca,Angela Daust, Chris Foster,Dale Halliday,Troy Hourie,Tony Masongsong,Judy Sherman, Hendrik Swaneveld,Hugh Walker,and Graham Wride,provided the following comments: Support for development,added vibrancy to downtown core Concern regarding building height,proximity to Tyler Street,and compatibility with neighbourhood Concern regarding Cole Engineering report inconsistencies re grades Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Public Planning Minutes Page -2 -21 - Special Council –Public Planning Meeting Minutes Wednesday,May 25,2016 Page 3 of 5 Concern regarding potential risk of increased flooding,flood plain maintenance and protection Concern regarding stormwater management Concern regarding size and maintenance of buffer zone Concern regarding access to naturalized areas Concern regarding trail connections and access;need for continuous path and bridge across creek Concern regarding impact on wildlife Concern regarding traffic flow Concern regarding open top soil and dust pollution prior to construction Suggestion to implement natural meanders,sloped streambanks,and larger buffer around stream Consultant Mr.Geoff Masotti,of Cole Engineering Group Ltd.,addressed the concerns regarding stormwater management.Ms.Carly Rozell,of EXP Services Inc., addressed the environmental aspects of the subject lands. Planning Staff The Director of Planning and Development Services,Mr.Marco Ramunno, addressed the concerns regarding natural land areas,trail connections and access,buffer zone maintenance,flood plain maintenance,building height, background studies,and traffic. Main motion Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT Report No.PDS16-038 be received;and THAT comments presented at the Public Planning meeting be addressed by Planning &Development Services in a comprehensive report outlining recommendations and options at a future General Committee meeting. Amendment Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Mrakas THAT the second clause of the main motion be replaced with the following wording: Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Public Planning Minutes Page -3 -22 - Special Council –Public Planning Meeting Minutes Wednesday,May 25,2016 Page 4 of 5 “THAT staff be directed to report back to another Public Planning meeting to address the issues raised at the Public Planning meeting of May 25,2016.” CARRIED Main motion as amended Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT Report No.PDS16-038 be received;and THAT staff be directed to report back to another Public Planning meeting to address the issues raised at the Public Planning meeting of May 25,2016. CARRIED AS AMENDED 4.READING OF BY-LAW Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Gaertner THAT the following confirming by-law be given first,second,and third readings and enacted: 5864-16 BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from Special Council –Public Planning Meeting on May 25,2016. CARRIED 5.ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Thom Seconded by Councillor Pirri THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:40 p.m. CARRIED Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Public Planning Minutes Page -4 -23 - Special Council –Public Planning Meeting Minutes Wednesday,May 25,2016 Page 5 of 5 ___________________________________________________________________ GEOFFREY DAWE,MAYOR PATTY THOMA,DEPUTY CLERK THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL –PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING OF MAY 25, 2016,ARE SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL BY COUNCIL ON JUNE 14,2016. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Public Planning Minutes Page -5 -24 - Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Presentation (a)Page -1 -25 - PRESENTATION REQUEST This Presentation form and any written submissions or background information for consideration by either Council or Committees of Council must be submitted to the Clerk’s office by the following deadline: 4:30 P.M.ON THE BUSINESS DAY PRIOR TO THE REQUESTED MEETING DATE COUNCIL/COMMITTEE/ADVISORY COMMITTEE DATE:Council,Tuesday,June 14,2016 SUBJECT:Aurora Sports Hall of Fame Announcement of 2016 Inductees NAME OF SPOKESPERSON:Mr.Gerry Miller NAME OF GROUP OR PERSON(S)BEING REPRESENTED (if applicable): Aurora Sports Hall of Fame BRIEF SUMMARY OF ISSUE OR PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:The representative from our organization will unveil to Council,Staff and attendees the Hall’s Class of 2016!As we have done this presentation now for 3 years,the Hall considers the Council Chambers to be the ideal place to make such a significant announcement. PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING: Have you been in contact with a Town staff or Council member regarding your matter of interest? Yes No IF YES,WITH WHOM?Patty Thoma DATE May 24,2016 verbally May 17 via email I I acknowledge that the Procedural By-law permits ten (10)minutes for Presentations. 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Legal and Legislative Services 905-727-3123 CSecretariat@aurora.ca Town of Aurora 100 John West Way,Box 1000 Aurora,ON L4G 6J1 X X Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Presentation (c)Page -1 -27 - Deliveringthe2016AssessmentUpdateTownofAuroraCouncilMeetingJune14th,2016HeatherColquhoun,RegionalManager,MunicipalandStakeholderRelationsNatashaDawood,AccountManager,MunicipalandStakeholderRelationsCouncil Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Presentation (c)Page -2 -28 - TheMunicipalPropertyAssessmentCorporationdeterminesCurrentValueAssessmentsandclassificationsforallpropertiesinOntario.TheProvincialGovernmentpasseslegislation,setsassessmentpoliciesanddetermineseducationtaxrates.TheProvincealsooperatesanindependentassessmentappealtribunaltheAssessmentReviewBoard(ARB).Municipalitiesdeterminerevenuerequirements,setmunicipaltaxratesandcollectpropertytaxestopayforyourmunicipalservices.PROPERTYASSESSMENT&PROPERTYTAXESPoliceandfireprotectionRoads,sidewalks,publictransitWastemanagementParks&leisurefacilitiesTheOntarioPropertyTaxpayerCouncil Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Presentation (c)Page -3 -29 - 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TOWN OF AURORA GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Tuesday,June 7,2016 ATTENDANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS Councillor Mrakas in the Chair;Councillors Abel,Gaertner, Humfryes,Kim,Pirri,Thom,Thompson,and Mayor Dawe MEMBERS ABSENT None OTHER ATTENDEES Doug Nadorozny,Chief Administrative Officer,Ivy Henriksen, Acting Director of Building &By-law Services,Dan Elliott,Director of Corporate &Financial Services/Treasurer,Ilmar Simanovskis, Director of Infrastructure &Environmental Services,Al Downey, Director of Parks &Recreation Services,Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning &Development Services,Slawomir Szlapczynski,Associate Solicitor,Lisa Lyons,Town Clerk (Acting),Linda Bottos,Council/Committee Secretary The Chair called the meeting to order at 7 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 Service,with the following additions: Item 18 –PRS16-025 –Award of Tender PRS2016-22 For the Construction of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Park Accessible Playground Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Item 1 Page -1 -61 - General Committee Meeting Report Tuesday,June 7,2016 Page 2 of 14 Item 19 –Memorandum from Director of Parks &Recreation Services;Re: Aurora Music Festival Item 20 –Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes of May 20,2016 Item 21 –Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee and Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 31,2016 Item 22 –Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 1,2016 Notice of Motion (a)Mayor Dawe;Re:Proposed Changes to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe,2016 (Replacement Page –removed page numbering) Notice of Motion (b)Councillor Mrakas;Re:Cultural Heritage Landscape Inventory Closed Session Item 1 –A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Town or Local Board (section 239(2)(c)of the Municipal Act, 2001);Re:Scanlon Court Replacement Pages 81-86 for Item 11 –PDS16-043 3.DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1,5,11,12,13,14,18,and 19 were identified for discussion. 4.ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 2,3,4,6,7,8,9,10,15,16,17,20,21,and 22 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: 2.CFS16-020 –2015 Year End Investment Report Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Item 1 Page -2 -62 - General Committee Meeting Report Tuesday,June 7,2016 Page 3 of 14 THAT Report No.CFS16-020 be received for information. 3.IES16-053 –Award of Contract for Consulting Services –Design for the Reconstruction of Kennedy Street,Temperance Street,Ransom Street and Ransom Court,RFP IES 2016-15 THAT Report No.IES16-053 be received;and THAT the Contract for the provision of consulting services for the design of the reconstruction of Kennedy Street,Temperance Street,Ransom Street and Ransom Court,RFP IES 2016-15 for Capital Project Nos.31109 and 31114,be awarded to Chisholm,Fleming and Associates for $123,790, excluding taxes;and THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary Agreement,including any and all documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to same. 4.IES16-054 –Award of Tender IES 2016-29 –For the Tannery Creek Drainage Channel Rehabilitation from Henderson Drive to Glass Drive THAT Report No.IES16-054 be received;and THAT Tender IES 2016-29,Capital Project No.42052 for the Tannery Creek Drainage Channel Rehabilitation from Henderson Drive to Glass Drive be awarded to TBG Environmental Inc.in the amount of $837,308.79 excluding taxes;and THAT additional funding in the amount of $223,949.96 be provided for Capital Project No.42052,Tannery Creek Channel Rehabilitation from Henderson Drive to Glass Drive from the Storm Sewer Reserve;and THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary Agreement,including any and all documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to same. 6.IES16-056 –Award of Tender IES 2016-42 –New Sidewalk Construction on Industrial Parkway North THAT Report No.IES16-056 be received;and Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Item 1 Page -3 -63 - General Committee Meeting Report Tuesday,June 7,2016 Page 4 of 14 THAT Tender IES 2016-42 for Capital Project No.34627 for New Sidewalk Construction on Industrial Parkway North be awarded to Pencon Construction of Canada Corp.in the amount of $323,017.00 excluding taxes;and THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary Agreement,including any and all documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to same. 7.IES16-057 –Request for Approval of Capital Projects 24010 and 72201 THAT Report No.IES16-057 be received;and THAT Report No.IES16-057 satisfy Council’s conditional budget approval for Capital Project No.24010 –Building Department Counter Enhancements in the amount of $175,000,excluding taxes;and THAT Report No.IES16-057 satisfy Council’s conditional budget approval for Capital Project No.72201 –Work Station Refresh,Carpeting and Painting in the amount of $90,000,excluding taxes;and THAT staff be authorized to proceed with Capital Project No.24010 – Building Department Counter Enhancements and Capital Project No.72201 – Work Station Refresh,Carpeting and Painting. 8.PDS16-037 –Application for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By- law Amendment,Carpino Construction Inc.,15278 Yonge Street,File Numbers:OPA-2015-04,ZBA-2015-10,Related File:SP-2015-08 THAT Report No.PDS16-037 be received;and THAT Application to Amend the Official Plan File No.OPA-2015-04 (Carpino Construction Inc.),to re-designate the land use to allow stacked,back-to- back townhouse dwelling units on the subject lands be approved;and THAT Application to Amend the Zoning By-law File No.ZBA-2015-10 (Carpino Construction Inc.),to allow 126 stacked,back-to-back townhouse dwelling units as a permitted use on the subject lands be approved;and THAT the implementing Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments be presented at a future Council Meeting. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Item 1 Page -4 -64 - General Committee Meeting Report Tuesday,June 7,2016 Page 5 of 14 9.PDS16-039 –Application for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By- law Amendment,2283986 Ontario Limited,15255 Leslie Street and 1540 Wellington Street East,File Numbers: OPA-2015-06 and ZBA-2015-17 THAT Report No.PDS16-039 be received;and THAT Application to Amend the Official Plan File No.OPA-2015-06 (2283986 Ontario Limited),to amend the Business Park designation to a site specific policies area to allow automobile service station and retail sales and service commercial uses on the subject lands be approved;and THAT Application to Amend the Zoning By-law File No.ZBA-2015-17 (2283986 Ontario Limited),to allow a wider range of service commercial uses as a permitted use on the subject lands be approved;and THAT the implementing Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment be presented at a future Council Meeting. 10.PDS16-040 –Request for Street Name Approval,2457920 Ontario Inc. (formerly Pandolfo),File Number:SUB-2003-02 THAT Report No.PDS16-040 be received;and THAT the following street name be approved for the proposed road within the approved Draft Plan of Subdivision,File SUB-2003-02: STREET “A”GLENSTEEPLE TRAIL 15.PRS16-031 –Aurora’s Multicultural Festival THAT Report No.PRS16-031 be received;and THAT additional funding in the amount of $4,400.00 be provided for the Multicultural Festival,to be allocated to the Special Events Contract Account #1-4-07501-5059. 16.Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 10,2016 THAT the Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee meeting minutes of May 10,2016,be received for information. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Item 1 Page -5 -65 - General Committee Meeting Report Tuesday,June 7,2016 Page 6 of 14 17.Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 12,2016 THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting minutes of May 12,2016,be received for information. 20.Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2016 (Added Item) THAT the Trails and Active Transportation Committee meeting minutes of May 20,2016,be received;and THAT the Trails and Active Transportation Committee recommend to Council: 2.Extract from Council Meeting of April 26,2016 Re:Special Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of March 31,2016;Re:Item 2 –Parks and Recreation Master Plan Implementation Schedule THAT staff be directed to review the service levels,costs,and feasibility related to winter maintenance and year-round accessibility of the Town’s trail system;and THAT the Town investigate leadership opportunities in trail accessibility, such as the Ontario government’s Trail Mobile. New Business Motion No.1 THAT staff be directed to investigate the possibility of including a Cousins Drive underpass in the Metrolinx rail expansion project;and THAT the balance of the grade-separated crossings along the Metrolinx line in Aurora be endorsed by Council. New Business Motion No.2 THAT the Trails and Active Transportation Committee organize a “Bike Aurora Day”and a bike clinic to promote bike riding,safety,and etiquette. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Item 1 Page -6 -66 - General Committee Meeting Report Tuesday,June 7,2016 Page 7 of 14 21.Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee and Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 31,2016 (Added Item) THAT the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee and Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting minutes of May 31,2016,be received for information. 22.Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 1,2016 (Added Item) THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of June 1,2016, be received;and THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee recommend to Council: New Business Motion No.1 THAT staff be directed to investigate and report back to the Committee regarding the feasibility and options for providing enhanced access to the Town’s trails system. CARRIED 5.DELEGATIONS (a)Michelle Johnson and Nancy Black,Aurora Sports Hall of Fame Re:Aurora Sports Hall of Fame Move to the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (SARC) Ms.Johnson and Ms.Black presented an overview of the vision,goals,and concepts for the relocation of the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame from Town Hall to the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex. General Committee received the comments for information. 6.PRESENTATIONS BY THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIR None Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Item 1 Page -7 -67 - General Committee Meeting Report Tuesday,June 7,2016 Page 8 of 14 7.CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION 1.CFS16-018 –2015 Year End Development Charges Statement General Committee recommends: THAT Report No.CFS16-018 be received for information. CARRIED 5.IES16-055 –Request for Crossing Guards at Various Locations in the Town of Aurora General Committee recommends: THAT Report No.IES16-055 be received;and THAT School Crossing Guards be provided during the morning and afternoon peak periods at the following locations starting September 2016: Mavrinac Boulevard at Cosford Street -Rick Hansen Public School Tecumseh Drive at Kitimat Crescent (north leg)–Aurora Heights Public School Conover Avenue (south leg)at River Ridge Boulevard –Hartman Public School;and THAT necessary pavement markings,school crossing ahead,and school crossing signs be installed as required;and THAT a letter be sent to the Town Contractor informing them of the addition of the new crossing guard locations;and THAT the 2016 Crossing Guard budget be increased by $17,200 to a revised amount of $157,200 for the Crossing Guards operating account for contracts (03480-5059)to be funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve;and THAT the 2017 Operating Budget for the Crossing Guard Contract Services be increased by an additional $25,800 for an overall increase of $43,000 to accommodate the increase to service levels;and THAT a letter be sent to the respective school with Council’s adopted resolution. CARRIED Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Item 1 Page -8 -68 - General Committee Meeting Report Tuesday,June 7,2016 Page 9 of 14 11.PDS16-043 –Application for Zoning By-law Amendment,Vello Holdings Inc.,330 McClellan Way,Block 32,Registered Plan 65M- 2802,File Number:ZBA-2016-01 General Committee consented to consider Item 11 prior to consideration of Item 1. General Committee recommends: THAT Report No.PDS16-043 be received;and THAT Application to Amend the Zoning By-law File No.ZBA-2016-01 (Vello Holdings Ltd.),to add additional permitted uses on the subject lands be approved;and THAT the implementing Zoning By-law Amendment be presented at a future Council Meeting. CARRIED 12.PDS16-046 –Release of Draft Provincial Planning Policy Amendments General Committee recommends: THAT Report No.PDS16-046 be received for information. CARRIED 13.PRS16-023 –Wildlife Park Project Design and Contract Administration General Committee recommends: THAT Report No.PRS16-023 be received;and THAT Request For Proposal PRS2016-21 for the investigation,Analysis, Design and Tender process for the Construction of a Wildlife Park be awarded to Cole Engineering Group Ltd.in the amount of $199,206.98, excluding taxes;and THAT Request for Proposal PRS2016-21 for the Project Administration & Reporting associated with all future phases of actual construction of the Wildlife Park be committed to Cole Engineering Group Ltd.in the amount of $238,152.80,excluding taxes,subject to Capital Budget approval of each future phase of construction of the Wildlife Park;and Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Item 1 Page -9 -69 - General Committee Meeting Report Tuesday,June 7,2016 Page 10 of 14 THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Cole Engineering Group Ltd.,for the Design and Contract Administration of the Wildlife Park including any and all documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to same. CARRIED 14.PRS16-029 –Tree Permit Application for 11 Hawthorn Lane General Committee recommends: THAT Report No.PRS16-029 be received;and THAT the Application for the removal of trees at 11 Hawthorn Lane be approved in accordance with By-law No.4474-03.D being a By-law to authorize the injury or destruction of trees (Tree Permit By-law);and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Tree Protection and Compensation Agreement,including any and all documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to same,to ensure compliance with the specific terms and conditions associated with the issuance of the Tree Permit for 11 Hawthorn Lane. CARRIED 18.PRS16-025 –Award of Tender PRS2016-22 For the Construction of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Park Accessible Playground (Added Item) General Committee recommends: THAT Report No.PRS16-025 be received;and THAT Tender PRS2016-22 for the Construction of Capital Project No.73252 the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Park Accessible Playground and Park improvements in the amount of $359,743.14 be awarded to Forest Ridge Landscaping Inc.;and THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary Agreement,including any and all documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to same. CARRIED Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Item 1 Page -10 -70 - General Committee Meeting Report Tuesday,June 7,2016 Page 11 of 14 19.Memorandum from Director of Parks &Recreation Services Re:Aurora Music Festival (Added Item) General Committee recommends: THAT Item 19,Memorandum from Director of Parks &Recreation Services;Re: Aurora Music Festival,including the following proposed amendment,be referred to the Council meeting of June 14,2016: THAT the Town of Aurora support the Aurora Music Festival through services-in-kind in the amount of $695.00 to be sourced from the Council Contingency account. CARRIED 8.NOTICES OF MOTION (a)Mayor Dawe Re:Proposed Changes to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe,2016 WHEREAS the Province is proposing amendments to the Growth Plan to increase the intensification targets for built-up areas from a minimum of 40 to at least 60 percent of annual residential development and increasing density targets for designated greenfield areas from 50 to at least 80 people and jobs per hectare;and WHEREAS the Town will continue to experience redevelopment pressures within its existing built boundary;and WHEREAS appropriate infill development and other forms of intensification are objectives of the Provincial Growth Plan and Policy Statement,the York Regional Official Plan and the Town’s Official Plan; NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT as part of the upcoming five-year Official Plan Review,Planning staff ensure that the appropriate intensification policies are incorporated into the Official Plan to accommodate for projected residential growth while ensuring compatibility of future infill redevelopment proposals. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Item 1 Page -11 -71 - General Committee Meeting Report Tuesday,June 7,2016 Page 12 of 14 (b)Councillor Mrakas Re:Cultural Heritage Landscape Inventory (Added Item) WHEREAS some types of cultural heritage landscapes have been conserved for years in various municipalities through designation of heritage conservation districts under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act;and WHEREAS the 2014 Provincial Policy Statement (PPS)defines cultural heritage landscapes much more broadly than the Ontario Heritage Act and provides municipalities with a clear mandate to develop programs for identifying,evaluating,and protecting these types of cultural heritage landscapes through the creation of a Cultural Heritage Landscapes Inventory; and WHEREAS the Provincial Policy Statement defines Cultural heritage landscape as “...a defined geographical area of heritage significance which has been modified by human activity and is identified as being cultural heritage value or interest by a community,including an aboriginal community…Such an area is valued by a community,and is of significance to the understanding of the history of a people or place”;and WHEREAS the Provincial Policy Statement states (S.2.6.1)“Significant built heritage resources and cultural heritage landscapes will be conserved”;and WHEREAS the Town of Aurora Inventory of Heritage Buildings and register does not include criteria,policy or evaluations for Cultural Heritage Landscapes;and WHEREAS by identifying and assessing cultural heritage landscapes which are valued for the role they play in defining and illustrating the history of the Town,there is an opportunity to encourage good stewardship of the identified land,sites,and structures to ensure the unique character of our community is preserved;and WHEREAS the Town is currently reviewing the Official Plan and there is an opportunity to include the development of a cultural heritage landscape inventory/policies in the Town’s new Official Plan; NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Town of Aurora develop the program,policy and/or criteria for identifying and evaluating Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Item 1 Page -12 -72 - General Committee Meeting Report Tuesday,June 7,2016 Page 13 of 14 Cultural Heritage Landscapes (CHL)and the subsequent creation of a Cultural Heritage Landscapes Inventory;and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the CHL assessment and inventory be incorporated into the Official Plan review;and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the CHL Inventory be referred to the Heritage Advisory Committee (HAC)for consideration at the next HAC meeting;and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff report back to Council with the program,policy and/or criteria for identifying and evaluating Cultural Heritage Landscapes (CHL)and the inventory of landscapes identified at the August 9, 2016 Council meeting for approval;and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Aurora Town Council rename the “Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value”as the “Aurora Register of Properties and Landscapes of Cultural and Heritage Value or Interest”and add the Cultural Heritage Landscapes Inventory to the newly renamed register. 9.NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION Councillor Pirri noted that he,along with Councillor Mrakas and Mayor Dawe,recently attended the FCM (Federation of Canadian Municipalities)Annual Conference in Winnipeg.He provided a brief update regarding key issues concerning municipal access to federal funding and the acknowledgement that municipal officials are the experts and know best the priorities and needs of their respective communities. Councillor Mrakas extended congratulations to Councillor Pirri on his re-election to the FCM Board of Directors. Councillor Thompson inquired about staff’s perspective regarding the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame relocation proposal.Staff provided background and confirmed that staff had no objections to the proposed renovations and that they would have no impact on any future plans for space at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex. Councillor Humfryes inquired about the possibility of sending a formal invitation to His Royal Highness Prince Harry to request his presence at the opening of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Park,as he will be in Canada for the Invictus Games Toronto 2017 in September. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Item 1 Page -13 -73 - General Committee Meeting Report Tuesday,June 7,2016 Page 14 of 14 New Business Motion No.1 General Committee recommends: THAT a formal invitation be extended to His Royal Highness Prince Harry,or appropriate Royal representative,for the opening of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Park in the fall of 2017. CARRIED Councillor Abel inquired whether there is an opportunity for the Town of Aurora to host any events of the Invictus Games Toronto 2017.Staff agreed to investigate and provide information to Council. 10.CLOSED SESSION General Committee consented to resolve into Closed Session,following adjournment,to consider the following matter: 1.A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Town or Local Board (section 239(2)(c)of the Municipal Act,2001);Re: Scanlon Court (Added Item) 11.ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. TOM MRAKAS,COUNCILLOR LISA LYONS,TOWN CLERK (ACTING) THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING OF JUNE 7,2016,IS SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL AND COUNCIL ENDORSEMENT OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS ON JUNE 14,2016. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Item 1 Page -14 -74 - TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL REPORT No.LLS16-017 SUBJECT:General Committee Closed Session Report of June 7,2016 FROM:Lisa Lyons,Town Clerk (Acting) DATE:June 14,2016 RECOMMENDATIONS THAT Report No.LLS16-017 be received;and THAT the following recommendation from the General Committee Closed Session meeting of June 7,2016,be adopted: 1.A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Town or Local Board (section 239(2)(c)of the Municipal Act,2001);Re:Scanlon Court THAT the confidential recommendations of the General Committee Closed Session meeting of June 7,2016,regarding Scanlon Court,be adopted. BACKGROUND The General Committee Closed Session meeting convened at 8:29 p.m.on June 7, 2016,with the following Members present: Committee Members:Mayor Dawe in the Chair;Councillors Abel,Gaertner, Humfryes,Kim,Mrakas,Pirri,Thom,and Thompson Members Absent:None The following item was dealt with: 1.A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Town or Local Board (section 239(2)(c)of the Municipal Act,2001);Re:Scanlon Court The meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Item 2 Page -1 -75 - Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Item 2 Page -2 -76 - MEMORANDUM DATE:June 14,2016 TO:Members of Council FROM:Mayor Geoffrey Dawe RE:Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Highlights –May 27,2016 –Meeting of the Board RECOMMENDATION THAT Council: Receive the correspondence for information Endorse the recommendations Provide direction Town of Aurora Office of the Mayor Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Item 3 Page -1 -77 - Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority 120 Bayview Parkway,Newmarket,ON,L3Y 3W3 E-mail:info@LSRCA.on.ca Website:www.LSRCA.on.ca Announcements: LSRCA Stewardship Events Communications Specialist,Nancie Knight,updated Board members regarding upcoming Stewardship events around the watershed,noting one remaining event in May,a Rain Garden Workshop in partnership with Windfall Ecology Centre,taking place in Newmarket on Saturday,May 28th;and two events in June,a Farm Tour,in partnership with Couchiching Conservancy,taking place in Carden and Ramara on Wednesday,June 15th,and the 2nd Annual Scanlon Creek BioBlitz taking place at Scanlon Creek Conservation Area in Bradford on Saturday,June 18th.For more information on these events or to find an event near you,please click the following link:www.LSRCA.on.ca or contact Nancie Knight at n.knight@lsrca.on.ca or 905-895-1281 ext 144. Celebrating Lake Simcoe Dinner –Thursday,September 22nd Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation (LSCF)Executive Director,Cheryl Taylor,advised Board members that LSCF Board members Steve Chenier and Councillor Peter Silveira are organizing a fundraising dinner in celebration of Lake Simcoe.The dinner is to take place at the Southshore Community Centre,205 Lakeshore Drive,Barrie,ON,on Thursday,September 22nd.For more information or to order tickets,please contact Lee Hanson at l.hanson@lsrca.on.ca or 905-895-1281 ext 251. Lake Simcoe Coordinating Committee –New Member CAO Mike Walters was pleased to announce that LSRCA Board member Councillor Avia Eek has recently been appointed to the Lake Simcoe Coordinating Committee.Board member expressed congratulations to Councillor Eek on this exciting appointment. LSRCA Website Launch General Manager,Communications &Education,Reneé Jarrett,announced that after months of hard work and planning,LSRCA’s new website will be launched on Wednesday,June 1st.Please have a look @ www.LSRCA.on.ca and let us know what you think. Conservation Ontario Handouts Board members received copies of Conservation Ontario 2015 Annual Report,as well as Conservation Ontario’s 2016-2020 Strategic Plan.To obtain copies of these reports,please contact Jane Dunning at Conservation Ontario:jdunning@conservationontario.ca Board Meeting Highlights May 27,2016 Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Item 3 Page -2 -78 - LSRCA Board of Directors Meeting Highlights –May 27,2016 Page 2 of 3 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority 120 Bayview Parkway,Newmarket,ON,L3Y 3W3 E-mail:info@LSRCA.on.ca Website:www.LSRCA.on.ca Presentations: LSRCA Stewardship and Forestry Activities Manager,Forestry and Stewardship,Philip Davies,provided the Board with a presentation of LSRCA Stewardship and Forestry activities,overviewing their many program areas,including:tree and shrub planting,forest management,urban forest studies,and watershed restoration through the Landowner Environmental Assistance Program (LEAP). LSRCA’s Flood Forecasting and Warning Emergency Management System Manager,Engineering,Tom Hogenbirk,updated the Board with a presentation on LSRCA’s Flood Forecasting and Warning Emergency Management System project.Acting on one of the priority actions of LSRCA’s 2016-2020 Strategic Plan to expand the flood warning and forecasting Emergency Management System throughout the watershed,Mr.Hogenbirk explained that the Emergency Management System (EMS)consists of a database and mapping for York and Durham Regions that identifies all structures which would be flooded by a specific storm event.He noted the main tasks of the project are to consult with municipal emergency response people in the watershed and area conservation authorities to develop an EMS that is user friendly,web based and accessible using smart phones and tablets. LSRCA Administrative Office Parking Lot Expansion and LID Retrofit Project Stormwater Management Specialist,Steve Auger,provided the Board with an update on LSRCA’s Administrative Office Parking Lot Expansion and Low Impact Development (LID)Retrofit Project.As he explained,the project will not only provide much needed additional parking spaces,but it will also include six different LID features for stormwater management. Correspondence and Staff Reports: Correspondence The Board received a copy of the Township of Oro-Medonte’s letter of May 10,2016 to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau regarding renewal funding for the Lake Simcoe/south-Eastern Georgian Bay Clean-up Fund. Budget Status Report The Board received Staff Report No.18-16-BOD,prepared by Manager,Finance,Katherine Toffan, which provided the Board with a summary of revenues and expenditures for the period ending April 30,2016,as they relate to the 2016 budget approved by the Board on April 29,2016. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Item 3 Page -3 -79 - LSRCA Board of Directors Meeting Highlights –May 27,2016 Page 3 of 3 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority 120 Bayview Parkway,Newmarket,ON,L3Y 3W3 E-mail:info@LSRCA.on.ca Website:www.LSRCA.on.ca LSCUF/LSGBCUF Accomplishments The Board received Staff Report No.19-16-BOD prepared by Manager,Forestry and Stewardship,Phil Davies,and General Manager,Integrated Watershed Management,Ben Longstaff,which outlined the projects and initiatives LSRCA has been able to accomplish through Environment Canada’s Lake Simcoe Clean-Up Fund (2007-12)and Lake Simcoe/South-eastern Georgian Bay Clean-Up Fund (2013-17).The Board directed the CAO to prepare a letter to Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna requesting the continuation of funds. Service Level Agreement with Metrolinx /GO The Board received Staff Report No.20-16-BOD prepared by General Manager,Planning & Development,Rob Baldwin which inform the Board that LSRCA is entering into a Service Level Agreement (SLA)with Metrolinx /GO “twinning”of the GO rail line from the Aurora Station to the Allendale Station. LSRCA Administrative Office –Parking Lot Expansion and Low Impact Development Retrofit Project –Results of Tender Request CL-2016-AO-LID The Board approved Staff Report No.21-16-BOD prepared by General Manager,Conservation Lands, Brian Kemp,which advised the Board on the record of tenders for LSRCA’s Administrative Office – Parking Lot Expansion and Low Impact Development Retrofit Project and sought the Board’s approval to retain Gallo Bros.Paving Ltd.to undertake the project. For more information or to see the full agenda package,please click the link below for LSRCA’s Board of Directors’webpage:LSRCA Board Meetings Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Item 3 Page -4 -80 - MOTION FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN (May 24,2016)Councillor John Abel Date:June 14,2016 To:Mayor and Members of Council From:Councillor Abel Re:Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)Board of Directors WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)represents 444 municipalities across Ontario working together to achieve shared goals and meet common challenges; and WHEREAS AMO’s mandate is to support and enhance strong and effective municipal government in Ontario;and WHEREAS nominations to the 2016-2018 AMO Board of Directors are now open;and WHEREAS it would be Councillor John Abel’s privilege to serve on the 2016-2018 AMO Board of Directors; NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Aurora endorse Councillor John Abel’s nomination to the AMO Board of Directors for the office of Director Regional and Single Tier Caucus;and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Town of Aurora assumes all costs associated with Councillor John Abel serving on the AMO’s Board of Directors to a maximum of $4,000. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Motion (a)Page -1 -81 - MOTION FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN (June 7,2016)Mayor Geoffrey Dawe Date:June 14,2016 To:Members of Council From:Mayor Dawe Re:Proposed Changes to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe,2016 WHEREAS the Province is proposing amendments to the Growth Plan to increase the intensification targets for built-up areas from a minimum of 40 to at least 60 percent of annual residential development and increasing density targets for designated greenfield areas from 50 to at least 80 people and jobs per hectare;and WHEREAS the Town will continue to experience redevelopment pressures within its existing built boundary;and WHEREAS appropriate infill development and other forms of intensification are objectives of the Provincial Growth Plan and Policy Statement,the York Regional Official Plan and the Town’s Official Plan; NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT as part of the upcoming five- year Official Plan Review,Planning staff ensure that the appropriate intensification policies are incorporated into the Official Plan to accommodate for projected residential growth while ensuring compatibility of future infill redevelopment proposals. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Motion (b)Page -1 -82 - MOTION FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN (June 7,2016)Councillor Tom Mrakas Date:June 14,2016 To:Mayor and Members of Council From:Councillor Mrakas Re:Cultural Heritage Landscapes Inventory WHEREAS some types of cultural heritage landscapes have been conserved for years in various municipalities through designation of heritage conservation districts under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act;and WHEREAS the Provincial Policy Statement defines cultural heritage landscape as “...a defined geographical area of heritage significance which has been modified by human activity and is identified as being cultural heritage value or interest by a community, including an aboriginal community…Such an area is valued by a community,and is of significance to the understanding of the history of a people or place”;and WHEREAS the Provincial Policy Statement states (S.2.6.1)“Significant built heritage resources and significant cultural heritage landscapes shall be conserved.”;and WHEREAS the Town of Aurora Inventory of Heritage Buildings and Register does not include criteria,policy or evaluations for cultural heritage landscapes;and WHEREAS by identifying and assessing cultural heritage landscapes which are valued for the role they play in defining and illustrating the history of the Town,there is an opportunity to encourage good stewardship of the identified land,sites,and structures to ensure the unique character of our community is preserved;and WHEREAS the Town is currently reviewing the Official Plan and there is an opportunity to include the development of a cultural heritage landscapes inventory/policies in the Town’s new Official Plan; NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Town of Aurora develop the program,policy and/or criteria for identifying and evaluating Cultural Heritage Landscapes (CHL)and the subsequent creation of a Cultural Heritage Landscapes Inventory;and Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Motion (c)Page -1 -83 - June 14,2016 Motion for Which Notice Has Been Given Page 2 of 2 Cultural Heritage Landscapes Inventory BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the CHL assessment and inventory be incorporated into the Official Plan review;and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the CHL Inventory be referred to the Heritage Advisory Committee (HAC)for consideration at the next HAC meeting;and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff report back to Council with the program, policy and/or criteria for identifying and evaluating Cultural Heritage Landscapes (CHL) and the inventory of landscapes identified at the August 9,2016 Council meeting for approval;and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Aurora Town Council rename the “Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value”as the “Aurora Register of Properties and Landscapes of Cultural and Heritage Value or Interest”and add the Cultural Heritage Landscapes Inventory to the newly renamed Register. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Motion (c)Page -2 -84 - MEMORANDUM DATE:June 14,2016 TO:Members of Council FROM:Mayor Geoffrey Dawe RE:York Regional Council Highlights ~May 19,2016 ~ RECOMMENDATION THAT Council: Receive the correspondence for information Endorse the recommendations Provide direction Town of Aurora Office of the Mayor Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Regional Report Page -1 -85 - Tuesday,May 24,2016 York Regional Council -May 19,2016 York Region increases enforcement to collect default fines If you have not paid your fine for speeding or failing to wear a seat belt in York Region or any other provincial offence,The Regional Municipality of York is stepping up enforcement efforts to collect default fines.Regional Council approved the new policy at its meeting on May 19,2016. The tough new approach to collect unpaid fines includes: • Increasing the use of collection agencies • Partnering with local municipalities to collect fines through property tax bills • Enforcing payment through civil enforcement mechanisms such as property liens or garnishment of wages • Adding additional administration charges to default fines for full collection cost recovery Full implementation of the updated policy is expected by the end of the year. York Region salutes our seniors June is Senior’s Month in Ontario.The Regional Municipality of York joins the Ontario Seniors’Secretariat in recognizing the important role seniors play in the life and vibrancy of our communities. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Regional Report Page -2 -86 - As leaders,mentors and volunteers,the experiences of seniors past and present warrant appreciation and recognition from Council and all residents of York Region. York Region supports Pride Pride Week will be recognized in York Region June 11 to 19,2016. This year marks the 16th anniversary of Pride Week in York Region and celebrates the contributions of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities living in York Region. York Region recognized for communications excellence The Regional Municipality of York received seven awards from the International Association of Business Communicators,including the 2016 Corporate Communications Department of the Year Award of Distinction. York Region was also honoured for the following communications campaigns: • Clean Air at Home:Small Steps Make a Big Difference –Award of Excellence • YRT/Viva Personal Security –Award of Merit • Invest in People:York Region’s 22nd Annual United Way Campaign –Award of Merit • Continuous Improvement:Inspiring employees to get involved,have a say and make a difference –Award of Merit • York Region’s Great Streets:Building Roads that Build Community –Award of Merit •For the Love of York Region:Seasonal Video Series –Award of Merit The International Association of Business Communicators Ovation Awards program recognizes communications excellence throughout the GTA.IABC Toronto is the world’s largest IABC chapter. Planning a modern efficient transportation system for the future York Regional Council received the Transportation Master Plan update draft identifying required infrastructure and programs needed to service growth to 2041 in accordance with the Region’s Official Plan and Vision 2015. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Regional Report Page -3 -87 - Objectives in the Transportation Master Plan include: • Creating a world class transit system that is seamless and interconnected • Developing a modern road network Integrating active transportation in urban areas to support healthy communities and reduce greenhouse gas emissions • Maximizing the potential of employment areas to support ongoing economic growth The complete Transportation Master Plan update is scheduled to be presented to Council in June 2016. York Region Transit makes progress in 2015 York Regional Council has received the York Region Transit (YRT/Viva)2015 Enforcement and Security Annual Report. Major accomplishments in 2015 include: • Increasing fare revenue recovery through the enforcement,auditing and monitoring of revenue data • Developing more outreach programs with 360 kids youth outreach services • Launching Davis Drive rapidway and providing customer education • Providing customer service,safety and security across the YRT/Viva System during the PanAm and ParaPan Am Games YRT/Viva Enforcement and Security provides revenue protection and a safe and secure environment to customers,employees and the general public. York Region Rapid Transit continues to drive forward with success York Regional Council received the following reports from York Region Rapid Transit Corporation: •York Region Rapid Transit –2015 Annual Report •Project Status Quarterly –Q1 2016 •2016 –2026 York Region Rapid Transit Corporation Business Plan Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Regional Report Page -4 -88 - These updates highlight the Corporation’s progress and the approach to continue the movement of goods and people over the next 20 years. York Region is working to deliver $2.3 billion in environmental infrastructure projects York Regional Council received the Environmental Services Capital Infrastructure Status Update,which provides details on the current status of key infrastructure projects and information on the capital program.This complex program consists of more than 140 key projects,including the: • East Vaughan Pumping Station –serving northeast Vaughan,Richmond Hill north of Major Mackenzie Drive and the northwest portion of Markham ($52.5 million) • Yonge Street/Highway 7 Regional Centre Servicing –serving Richmond Hill and Markham ($28.9 million) • Queensville/Holland Landing/Sharon York Durham Sewage System Connection –serving new development in East Gwillimbury ($114 million) York Region is working to deliver $2.3 billion in environmental infrastructure across all nine area municipalities over the next 10 years.Priority projects are identified and the timing of these projects is aligned to keep up with population growth throughout the Region. York Paramedics reduce response times and #Get2UFaster York Region paramedics are getting to emergencies faster than expected.The final results of the 2015 Paramedic Response Time Performance Plan indicate response times have decreased by one minute and 44 seconds,this despite a 30 per cent increase in all volumes since 2010. The reduction in response times is a result of the innovated improvement strategies implemented,including: • Efficiencies in transferring patients from paramedic care to hospital care • Introduction of smartphone technology to improve the speed and accuracy of emergency information shared with paramedics • Expanded community paramedicine programs that reduce avoidable 911 calls Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Regional Report Page -5 -89 - •#Get2UFaster public education campaign that informs residents of the steps they can take,such as pulling over for flashing lights,unlocking doors and clearing a path to the patient,to help paramedics respond to medical emergencies Housing York looks for new and innovative ideas The Regional Municipality of York is set to begin the consultation process for developing Housing York’s 2017-2020 strategic direction.Building on the success of the previous plan,the 2017-2020 plan will identify the following five strategic directions to support Housing York’s mission of Achieving new heights through innovation and sustainability: 1. Strengthen community health 2. Build long-term financial sustainability 3. Effectively manage assets 4. Provide good governance and strengthen organizational capacity 5. Support and inform Regional housing initiatives Stakeholder consultations with Housing York tenants,staff and community partners will begin in June.These consultations will inform the development of a Draft Housing York Inc.2017-2020 Plan which will be presented to the Board of Directors later this fall. York Region invests $14 million in local hospitals York Regional Council approved funding of more than $14 million for local hospital construction.This capital funding is determined annually and is based on forecasted population growth and the hospital’s ability to reduce patient off-load delays,or the ability to reduce the time required for paramedics to transfer patients into hospital care. York Region’s allotted contribution to each participating hospital in 2016 is: • Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital -$1,927,979 • Markham Stouffville Hospital -$3,841,781 • Southlake Regional Health Centre -$2,027,213 • Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital -$6,379,340 Total -$14,176,313 Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Regional Report Page -6 -90 - York Region reports highest construction value in its history The Regional Municipality of York’s 2015 Growth and Development Review estimates the total value of construction in 2015 at $3.89 billion,the highest value in the history of York Region. The record amount of new construction activity this past year reaffirms the fact that York Region continues to be an attractive place to live,work and invest.The 2015 Growth and Development Review,demonstrates that York Region continues to be a significant contributor to provincial and national economies,ranking York Region among the top 10 municipalities in Canada. Highlights include: • New residential building permits issued for 9,546 homes,a 51 per cent increase from 2014,with the Cities of Vaughan and Markham accounting for about half of all residential building permits • York Region’s population growth of 21,500 people,increasing the total number of residents to 1,166,300 • 13,300 jobs added,bringing the total number of people working in the region to 577,600 Enabling high-speed “broadband”internet access across the Region York Regional Council today received a report on ways to create consistent messages on broadband infrastructure planning.York Region and local municipal governments are cooperating to ensure their policies include language that creates opportunities for telecommunications providers to develop the infrastructure needed to improve services to residents across nine local municipalities. Access to high-speed broadband has been demonstrated to have positive impacts on local economies.The report calls for municipalities,universities,schools and hospitals to find ways of attracting broadband infrastructure investments and promote access for residents,businesses and institutions. The Region plans to release a broadband strategy update in June,along with a report on the York Telecom Network governance review. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Regional Report Page -7 -91 - When it comes to investment returns,York Region is in the top tier of Ontario municipalities York Region continues to get strong returns on its investment portfolio.The Region’s General Fund,with a maturity value of $2,388 million at year end,generated realized investment returns of $85.4 million or 4.08 per cent for the year.The results were provided in an annual update to Regional Council.In this climate of global economic uncertainty,York Region is an investment leader among similar Region’s. These strong returns help to pay for York Region’s operating and capital costs over the longer term. York Region sets November budget York Regional Council today received a recommended timeline for the development and approval of its 2017 budget.The 2017 budget will establish expenditures and funding for Regional services in 2017,with an outlook for 2018.This will be the third year of a multi-year budget that corresponds to the remaining term of Council, concluding in 2018. The approved timeline calls for the budget to be tabled on November 17,2016. YorkInfo partnership highlights benefits of local collaboration The 2015 YorkInfo Partnership annual report demonstrates the information sharing partnerships York Region has established with area municipalities,school boards and conservation authorities are leading to benefits for residents across the Region. In 2015,the YorkInfo Partnership delivered eight projects to support the planning and delivery of services to residents and businesses in York Region,including: • Establishing a self-serve online information web page with more than 130 sets of data such as roads and addresses.This page can be accessed and updated by municipal partners at any time. • Collecting historical aerial imagery of York Region which can be used to document growth,support operational decisions and improve the enforcement of some municipal bylaws. • Developing a comprehensive map of pipes throughout the Region which will allow for better management of water and wastewater infrastructure. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday,June 14,2016 Regional Report Page -8 -92 - • Creating a model of the Region’s parks and trails which could assist our first responders in the event of an emergency,will accurately map available green space and increase public awareness of the Region’s trail system. Next regular meeting of York Regional Council York Regional Council will meet on Thursday,June 23,2016 at 9 a.m.in the York Region Administrative Centre Council Chambers,located at 17250 Yonge Street in the Town of Newmarket. 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