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AGENDA - Council - 20170228 Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 7 p.m. Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Public Release February 24, 2017 Town of Aurora Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 7 p.m., Council Chambers 1. Approval of the Agenda Recommended: That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved. 2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof 3. Presentations (a) David Heard, The Canadian Dance Party Committee Re: The Canadian Dance Party for Canada’s 150th Birthday (b) Gareth Sturrup, Pickering College and 102.7 CHOP FM Re: 102.7 CHOP FM 4. Delegations (a) Klaus Wehrenberg, Resident Re: Item C1(R4) IES17-008 – Metrolinx Barrier Corridor Expansion Project 5. Consent Agenda Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine or no longer require further discussion, and are enacted in one motion. The exception to this rule is that Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Page 2 of 5 a Member may request for one or more items to be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and action. C1. General Committee Meeting Report of February 21, 2017 Recommended: 1. That the General Committee meeting report of February 21, 2017, be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee approved. C2. Council Meeting Minutes of February 14, 2017 Recommended: 1. That the Council meeting minutes of February 14, 2017, be adopted as printed and circulated. C3. Council Closed Session Minutes of February 14, 2017 (confidential attachment) Recommended: 1. That the Council Closed Session minutes of February 14, 2017, be adopted as printed and circulated. C4. Council Closed Session Public Minutes of February 14, 2017 Recommended: 1. That the Council Closed Session Public minutes of February 14, 2017, be adopted as printed and circulated. C5. Memorandum from Director of Planning and Building Services Re: Additional Information to Item R5 – PBS17-005, February 21, 2017 General Committee Meeting, Application for Site Plan Approval, Shimvest Investments Ltd., Block 161, Registered Plan 65M-4485, File Number: SP-2016-05, Related File Numbers: SUB-2012-02, ZBA- 2012-02 Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Page 3 of 5 Recommended 1. That the memorandum regarding Additional Information to Item R5 – PBS17-005, February 21, 2017 General Committee Meeting, Application for Site Plan Approval, Shimvest Investments Ltd., be received for information. C6. Memorandum from Mayor Dawe Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of January 27, 2017 Recommended: 1. That Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of January 27, 2017, be received for information. 6. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda) R1. Correspondence from the Town of Georgina Re: Resolution No. C-2017-0101 regarding Report No. AD-2017-0007 entitled ‘2017-2020 Property Tax Ratios’ Recommended: 1. That the Correspondence from the Town of Georgina regarding Resolution No. C-2017-0101 regarding Report No. AD-2017-0007 entitled ‘2017-2020 Property Tax Ratios’ be received; and 2. That Council provide direction. 7. Notices of Motion 8. Motions (a) Councillor Abel Re: Downtown Revitalization Plan (not fully considered at Council meeting of February 14, 2017) Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Page 4 of 5 (b) Councillor Mrakas Re: Property Tax Vacancy Rebates (c) Mayor Dawe Re: Activate Aurora – Open Streets Event (d) Mayor Dawe Re: Amendment to Procedure By-law Number 5920-16 9. Regional Report York Regional Council Highlights – January 26, 2017 (not considered at Council meeting of February 14, 2017) and February 16, 2017 Recommended: That the Regional Reports of January 26, 2017, and February 16, 2017, be received for information. 10. New Business 11. Public Service Announcements 12. By-laws Recommended: That the following by-law be enacted: (a) Being a By-law to appoint Building Inspectors for The Corporation of the Town of Aurora. 13. Closed Session Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Page 5 of 5 14. Confirming By-law Recommended: That the following confirming by-law be enacted: Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from a Council Meeting on February 28, 2017. 15. Adjournment Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017Delegation (a) Page 1 of 1 Town of Aurora General Committee Meeting Report Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Tuesday, February 21, 2017 Attendance Council Members Councillor Thom in the Chair; Councillors Abel (arrived 7:23 p.m.), Gaertner (arrived 7:30 p.m.), Humfryes, Kim (arrived 7:21 p.m.), Mrakas (arrived 7:14 p.m.), Pirri, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe Members Absent None Other Attendees Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, Techa van Leeuwen, Director of Corporate Services, Dan Elliott, Director of Financial Services, Al Downey, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and Building Services, Stephanie Mackenzie-Smith, Manager of Corporate Communications, Patricia De Sario, Town Solicitor, Samantha Yew, Deputy Clerk, and Linda Bottos, Council/ Committee Secretary The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:13 p.m. The General Committee meeting was recessed at 9:26 p.m. and reconvened at 9:36 p.m. 1.Approval of the Agenda General Committee approved the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, with the following additions: •Presentation (b) Laurie Mueller and Erin Hamilton, Sport Aurora; Re: Sport Plan Progress and Status Report Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Item C1 Page 1 of 11 General Committee Meeting Report Tuesday, February 21, 2017 Page 2 of 11 •Delegation (a) Jimmy Brennan, Aurora FC, Aurora Youth Soccer Club; Re: Item R6 – PRCS17-004 – Redesign of Stewart Burnett Park and Sheppard’s Bush Artificial Turf Field •Delegation (b) Ron Weese, Sport Aurora, and Javed Khan, Aurora Chamber of Commerce; Re: Notice of Motion (b) Mayor Dawe, Re: Activate Aurora – Open Streets Event •Item C1 – Memorandum from Mayor Dawe, Re: Correspondence from Mayor Régis Labeaume, Québec City •Additional Information to Item R6 – PRCS17-004 – Redesign of Stewart Burnett Park and Sheppard’s Bush Artificial Turf Field; Re: Sheppard’s Bush Multi- Purpose Field Layout Plan •Notice of Motion (a) Councillor Mrakas, Re: Property Tax Vacancy Rebates (replacement of version introduced on February 7, 2017) •Notice of Motion (b) Mayor Dawe, Re: Activate Aurora – Open Streets Event •Notice of Motion (c) Mayor Dawe, Re: Amendment to Procedure By-law No. 5920-16 2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. 3. Presentations (a)Dr. Dave Williams, President and CEO, Southlake Regional Health Centre Re: Update on Southlake Regional Health Centre Dr. Williams presented an update on the status of Southlake Regional Health Centre, including its growth and resources, provision of world-class health services and eight regional programs, service excellence and performance, culture, vision and core values, and the challenges facing Southlake and the health care community. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Item C1 Page 2 of 11 General Committee Meeting Report Tuesday, February 21, 2017 Page 3 of 11 General Committee received the presentation for information. (b) Laurie Mueller and Erin Hamilton, Sport Aurora Re: Sport Plan Progress and Status Report Ms. Mueller and Ms. Hamilton presented an overview of the Sport Plan Status Report on the Year 1 deliverables, with a focus on the priorities of Sport Leadership, Sport Access, and Promotions and Celebration of Sport, including completed tasks, next steps, and timelines. General Committee received the presentation for information. 4. Delegations (a) Jimmy Brennan, Aurora FC, Aurora Youth Soccer Club Re: Item R6 – PRCS17-004 – Redesign of Stewart Burnett Park and Sheppard’s Bush Artificial Turf Field Mr. Brennan spoke in support of the staff recommendations in Report No. PRCS17-004. General Committee received and referred the comments of the delegation to Item R6. (b) Ron Weese, Activate Aurora, and Javed Khan, Aurora Chamber of Commerce Re: Notice of Motion (b) Mayor Dawe, Re: Activate Aurora – Open Streets Event Mr. Weese and Mr. Khan spoke in support of Notice of Motion (b). General Committee received and referred the comments of the delegation to Notice of Motion (b). Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Item C1 Page 3 of 11 General Committee Meeting Report Tuesday, February 21, 2017 Page 4 of 11 5. Consent Agenda General Committee recommends: That Consent Agenda Item C1 be approved: C1. Memorandum from Mayor Dawe Re: Correspondence from Mayor Régis Labeaume, Québec City 1. That the memorandum regarding Correspondence from Mayor Régis Labeaume, Québec City, be received for information. Carried 6. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda) General Committee consented to consider the items in the following order: R4, R5, R1, R2, R3, and R6. R1. FS17-004 – Canada 150 Celebrations Grant and Budget Confirmation General Committee recommends: 1. That Report No. FS17-004 be received; and 2. That the Canada 150 Park Naming and Water Feature item be removed from Capital Project No. 74012 and incorporated into the discussions regarding the development of Library Square; and 3. That Report No. FS17-004 satisfy Council’s conditional budget approval for Capital Project No. 74012 – Canada 150 Celebrations, and that staff be authorized to proceed with the project at the reduced budget of $62,000. Carried as amended R2. IES17-006 – Permission to Enter Private Property Agreement to Replace Culvert General Committee recommends: Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Item C1 Page 4 of 11 General Committee Meeting Report Tuesday, February 21, 2017 Page 5 of 11 1. That Report No. IES17-006 be received; and 2. That the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreements to facilitate the culvert replacement as part of the Brookland Avenue reconstruction project, including any and all documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to same. Carried R3. IES17-007 – Award of Tender IES 2017-07 – Replacement of Seven Zero Turn Mowers General Committee recommends: 1. That Report No. IES17-007 be received; and 2. That Capital Budget for Projects 71093, 71094, 71095, 71096, 71101, 71102 be combined with Project No. 71105 and the total budget be increased by $7,100.00 funded from the Fleet Repair and Replacement (R&R) reserve; and 3. That Tender No. IES 2017-07 for the supply and delivery of seven (7) new 60” Zero Turn mowers be awarded to B.E. Larkin Equipment Ltd. in the amount of $110,103.00 excluding taxes; and 4. 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 R4. IES17-008 – Metrolinx Barrie Corridor Expansion Project General Committee recommends: 1. That Report No. IES17-008 be received; and 2. That Council’s comments and the staff comments as outlined in this report be endorsed; and Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Item C1 Page 5 of 11 General Committee Meeting Report Tuesday, February 21, 2017 Page 6 of 11 3. That the Town Clerk be directed to forward this report to Metrolinx as the Town’s comments to the Draft Environmental Project Report for the GO Rail Network Electrification Project. Carried as amended R5. PBS17-005 – Application for Site Plan Approval, Shimvest Investments Ltd., Block 161, Registered Plan 65M-4485, File Number: SP-2016-05, Related File Numbers: SUB-2012-02, SPA- 2012-02 General Committee recommends: 1. That Report No. PBS17-005 be received; and 2. That Site Plan Application File SP-2016-05 (Shimvest Investments Ltd.) to permit the development of the subject lands for nine (9) townhouse and two (2) semi-detached dwelling units be approved; and 3. That a total of eleven (11) units of sewage capacity be allocated to the subject lands; and 4. 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. Carried R6. PRCS17-004 – Redesign of Stewart Burnett Park and Sheppard’s Bush Artificial Turf Field General Committee recommends: 1. That Report No. PRCS17-004 be received; and 2. That this report satisfy Council’s conditional budget approval for Capital Project No. 73223 and that staff be authorized to proceed with Sheppard’s Bush Turf; and Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Item C1 Page 6 of 11 General Committee Meeting Report Tuesday, February 21, 2017 Page 7 of 11 3. That the substitution of Stewart Burnett Park Multi-Purpose field for a full- size regulation soccer field and, subject to the approval of the Ontario Heritage Trust, conversion of the Sheppard’s Bush Soccer field to a Multi-Purpose Sports field, be authorized; and 4. That the remaining funds of $686,800 be reallocated from Capital Project No. 73161 – Stewart Burnett Park Multi-Purpose Sports field to Capital Project No. 73223 – Sheppard’s Bush Turf Replacement and direct staff to commence with the detailed design and Tendering process for the Sheppard’s Bush Multi-Purpose Sports field; and 5. That, subject to approval of the Tender for Sheppard’s Bush Multi- Purpose Sports field, the project proceed in the spring of 2018. Carried 7. Notices of Motion (a) Councillor Mrakas Re: Property Tax Vacancy Rebates Whereas the province of Ontario mandates under Section 364 of the Municipal Act, that every local municipality shall have a program to provide property tax rebates in respect to vacant portions of buildings that are in the commercial or industrial classes; and Whereas the 2016 Provincial Budget announced a legislative framework to facilitate increased municipal flexibility with providing municipalities broad flexibility for 2017 and future years to tailor the vacant unit tax rebate to reflect community needs and circumstances; and Whereas this vacant unit tax rebate may encourage some property owners to keep commercial and industrial buildings empty; and Whereas unoccupied retail is not good for the overall health of the municipality; and Whereas boarded-up stores impact on the ability to revitalize main streets; and Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Item C1 Page 7 of 11 General Committee Meeting Report Tuesday, February 21, 2017 Page 8 of 11 Whereas the repeal of the vacant unit tax rebate will contribute to the healthy development of the downtown core; and Whereas the repeal of the vacant unit tax rebate would support the varied efforts of the Town in bringing renewal to our downtown promenade and makes financial sense for the Town; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That the Town of Aurora seek to repeal the vacant unit tax rebate effective for the tax year 2017; and 2. Be It Further Resolved That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Honourable Minister of Finance to request the necessary regulatory authority using the flexibility provided in the legislative framework to repeal the vacancy tax rebate; and 3. Be it Further Resolved That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Council of the The Regional Municipality of York and all area municipalities to advise of Council’s interest in seeking abolishment of the vacant unit rebates provisions. (b) Mayor Dawe Re: Activate Aurora – Open Streets Event Whereas Activate Aurora is an Ontario Trillium Foundation-funded, three-year, cross-sectorial program designed by Sport Aurora with the guidance of the Canadian Sport for Life Society; and Whereas the goal of this program is to make Aurora ‘Canada’s Most Active Community’ through education awareness, capacity building and sustainable programming activities; and Whereas some of the programs and activities held to date include walk-to- school events; play-day events, daily physical activity curriculum and delivery in local schools, Seniors’ Active Living Fair and continuing older adult engagement as well as the York Region Physical Literacy Summit; and Whereas the Activate Aurora Team includes representatives from the York Region District School Board, York Catholic School Board, Seneca College, Municipal Recreation Staff, Healthy Kids Community Challenge, York Region Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Item C1 Page 8 of 11 General Committee Meeting Report Tuesday, February 21, 2017 Page 9 of 11 Public Health, Southlake Regional Health Centre, and the Aurora Seniors Association; and Whereas this “first-ever” cross and multi-sectorial approach will help engage and educate citizens of all ages in Aurora about the importance of incorporating daily physical activity and the benefits to their overall physical and mental well-being; and Whereas ‘Open Streets’ is a globally successful initiative that temporarily closes local streets to automobile traffic so that people can use them for walking, cycling, playing or socializing; and Whereas Activate Aurora is interested in hosting an Open Streets Event on Sunday, June 4, 2017, in conjunction with the Aurora Chamber of Commerce during their Annual Street Sale; and Whereas local streets in the vicinity of Town Park would be closed to vehicular traffic; and Whereas different interactive physical activities would be hosted by Activate Aurora in Town Park for our citizens to engage in; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That Council endorse this initiative by resolution; and 2. Be It Further Resolved That Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services staff be requested to support the proposed activities at Town Park and affected streets within existing Operating Budgets. (b) Mayor Dawe Re: Amendment to Procedure By-law No. 5920-16 Whereas the Town of Aurora Procedure By-law Number 5920-16, Section 39.b), Adjournment, requires an amendment; and Whereas in its current form this particular section of the By-law states “If Council or General Committee is still in session at 11 p.m., it shall be adjourned unless all Members present concur in the extension of the Meeting.”; and Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Item C1 Page 9 of 11 General Committee Meeting Report Tuesday, February 21, 2017 Page 10 of 11 Whereas if for whatever reason a Council member must leave the meeting that is in session by 11 p.m., the current By-law, as it stands, does not permit the extension; and Whereas this may negatively impact moving the business of the Town forward for the benefit of our community; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That Council amend By-law Number 5920-16, Section 39.b), Adjournment, to read “If Council or General Committee is still in session at 11 p.m., it shall be adjourned unless two-thirds of the Members present enact a resolution to extend the Meeting.” 8. New Business Councillor Thompson congratulated Councillor Mrakas on his recent appearance on The Agenda with Steve Paikin regarding Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) reform. He further noted that Councillor Mrakas was quoted in The Toronto Star, which recently ran a three-part article on OMB reform. Councillor Gaertner noted her attendance at the Aurora Historical Society’s (AHS) recent Annual General Meeting. She congratulated AHS on an impressive year in 2016, and acknowledged that their exhibitions require a tremendous amount of planning and effort. Councillor Gaertner referred to the upcoming York Region Pride Parade in June 2017, and noted that she will be bringing forward a Notice of Motion with respect to promoting diversity in our community and how we can support all various aspects of our community. Councillor Mrakas noted that Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority is seeking input with regard to a review and update of the Sheppard’s Bush Conservation Area Management Plan, and he inquired about additional information. Mayor Dawe indicated that further information will be provided to Council. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Item C1 Page 10 of 11 General Committee Meeting Report Tuesday, February 21, 2017 Page 11 of 11 Councillor Gaertner inquired about the plans for the installation of new signage for the Aurora Cultural Centre. Staff agreed to follow up and provide an update to Council. Councillor Thompson inquired about a communication received regarding Our Lady of Grace Separate School and signage. Staff provided information regarding a pilot program being managed by Infrastructure and Environmental Services to improve the safety of children crossing the street. Staff indicated that further clarification will be provided to Council. Councillor Abel inquired about the Sign By-law amendment respecting A-frame signage and noted the feedback from the business community. Staff confirmed that the Sign By-law was amended and A-frame signs are no longer permitted, and that staff are assisting businesses with the transition through education and promotion of the Sign By-law. 9. Closed Session None 10. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:58 p.m. _________________________________ _________________________________ Jeff Thom, Councillor Samantha Yew, Deputy Clerk The report of the General Committee meeting of February 21, 2017, is subject to final approval and Council endorsement of the recommendations on February 28, 2017. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Item C1 Page 11 of 11 Town of Aurora Council Meeting Minutes Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Tuesday, February 14, 2017 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 Corporate Services, Dan Elliott, Director of Financial Services, Al Downey, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and Building Services, Stephanie Mackenzie-Smith, Manager of Corporate Communications, Patricia De Sario, Town Solicitor, Samantha Yew, Deputy Clerk, and Linda Bottos, Council/ Committee Secretary The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Council consented to recess the meeting at 8:22 and reconvened at 8:42 p.m. Council consented to recess the meeting at 10:29 p.m. and reconvened at 10:36 p.m. On a motion of Councillor Pirri seconded by Councillor Thom, Council consented to extend the hour past 10:30 p.m. The motion of Councillor Pirri seconded by Councillor Thompson to extend the hour past 11 p.m. was defeated due to lack of unanimous support. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Item C2 Page 1 of 13 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 14, 2017 Page 2 of 13 1. Approval of the Agenda Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Humfryes That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved. Carried 2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. 3. Presentations (a) Jessica Kerr, Jacqueline Betterton, and Councillor Avia Eek, Southlake Regional Health Centre (SRHC) Foundation Re: Run or Walk for Southlake 2017 Ms. Kerr, Ms. Betterton, and Councillor Eek, presented an overview of the achievements and services provided by Southlake Regional Health Centre, highlighted elements of the Run or Walk for Southlake fundraising event being held on Sunday, April 30, 2017, and extended a challenge to the Town of Aurora to further participate in the Mayor’s Team Challenge. Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Thom That the presentation be received for information. Carried (b) Ferguson Mobbs, Chairman, 100th Anniversary of Vimy Ridge Event Re: 100th Anniversary of Vimy Ridge Event Mr. Mobbs presented an overview of plans to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of The Battle of Vimy Ridge through a special commemorative evening event, presented by the Regimental Council of the Queen’s York Rangers, to be held at 6 p.m. on April 8, 2017, at the Aurora Royal Canadian Legion. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Item C2 Page 2 of 13 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 14, 2017 Page 3 of 13 Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Gaertner That the presentation be received for information. Carried 4.Delegations (a)Javed Khan, Aurora Chamber of Commerce Re: Item R7 – PBS17-010 – Proposed Amendment to the Sign By-law to Use Official Languages in Signs Mr. Khan spoke in support of the proposed amendment to the Sign By-law. Moved by Councillor Kim Seconded by Councillor Thom That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item R7. Carried (b) Vicky McGrath, Aurora Chamber of Commerce Re: Item R1 – CAO17-001 – Economic Development Board – Terms of Reference Ms. McGrath spoke in support of the staff report regarding the establishment of an Economic Development Board and a stronger connection with the Aurora Chamber of Commerce. Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Humfryes That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item R1. Carried 5.Consent Agenda Moved by Councillor Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Thompson Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Item C2 Page 3 of 13 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 14, 2017 Page 4 of 13 That Consent Agenda Items C1 and C2 be approved: C1. Council Meeting Minutes of January 31, 2017 1. That the Council meeting minutes of January 31, 2017, be adopted as printed and circulated. C2. Council Public Planning Meeting Minutes of January 25, 2017 1. That the Council Public Planning meeting minutes of January 25, 2017, be adopted as printed and circulated. Carried 6. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda) Items were discussed in the following order: R1, R6, R7, R2, R3, R4, R5, R8, and R9. R1. CAO17-001 – Economic Development Board – Terms of Reference Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Humfryes 1. That Report No. CAO17-001 be received; and 2. That the attached Economic Development Board – Terms of Reference be endorsed and staff be directed to proceed with the creation of the Aurora Economic Development Board. Motion to refer Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Thompson That Report No. CAO17-001 – Economic Development Board – Terms of Reference, be referred to the next meeting of the Economic Development Advisory Committee for comment, and be brought back to Council in the first meeting cycle in March 2017. Motion to refer Carried Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Item C2 Page 4 of 13 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 14, 2017 Page 5 of 13 R2. FS17-001 – Fire Station 4-5 Project Funding – Aurora Share Moved by Councillor Thom Seconded by Councillor Humfryes 1. That Report No. FS17-001 be received; and 2. That the design phase and construction phase of the Fire Station 4-5 capital project #21006 be funded as set out in Report No. FS17-001; and 3. That a budget of $520,000 be approved and funded for the location and design phases of the project as set out in Report No. FS17-001. Defeated Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Humfryes 1. That Report No. FS17-001 be received; and 2. That the design phase of Fire Station 4-5 capital project #21006 be approved and funded as set out in Report No. FS17-001; and 3. That staff report back with a funding report for Aurora’s share of the construction phase of the project. Carried R3. IES17-004 – Approval of Capital Project No. 24006 (Replacement of By- law Services vehicle No. 403) Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Thom 1. That Report No. IES17-004 be received; and 2. That this report satisfy Council’s conditional approval of Capital Project No. 24006; and 3. That staff be authorized to proceed with Capital Project No. 24006, “Replacement of By-law Services vehicle No. 403”. Carried Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Item C2 Page 5 of 13 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 14, 2017 Page 6 of 13 R4. IES17-005 – Purchase Order Increase for Roads Salt Moved by Councillor Kim Seconded by Councillor Pirri 1. That Report No. IES17-005 be received; and 2. That Purchase Order No. 78 be extended to Compass Mineral Canada Corp. for the final optional year for the York Co-Op for untreated highway coarse rock salt supply; and 3. That Purchase Order No. 78 to Compass Minerals Canada Corp. be increased by $200,000 from the amount of $355,806 to $555,806, excluding taxes, for the two-year contract term of 2016 and 2017; and 4. That Purchase Order No. 752 to Compass Minerals Canada Corp. be increased by $40,000 from the amount of $260,000 to $300,000, excluding taxes, for the contract term of 2016 for Thawrox. Carried R5. PBS17-002 – Application for Zoning By-law Amendment, Worthman & Cwenar, 19-21 Machell Avenue, Lot 5, Registered Plan No. 36, File Number: ZBA-2016-11 Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Gaertner 1. That Report No. PBS17-002 be received; and 2. That Application to Amend the Zoning By-law File No. ZA-2016-11, Worthman & Cwenar to rezone the subject lands from “Central Commercial (C2) Zone” to “Special Mixed Density Residential (R5-X) Exception Zone be approved; and 3. That the implementing Zoning By-law Amendment be presented at a future Council meeting for enactment. Carried Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Item C2 Page 6 of 13 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 14, 2017 Page 7 of 13 R6. PBS17-004 – Application for Zoning By-law Amendment, Canadian Tire Real Estate Limited, 14700 Yonge Street, Part of Lots 76 and 77, Concession 1, File Number: ZBA-2016-05 On a motion of Councillor Thompson seconded by Councillor Humfryes, Council consented to consider Item R6 following consideration of Item R1. Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Pirri 1. That Report No. PBS17-004 be received; and 2. That the Application to Amend the Zoning By-law File Number ZBA-2016- 05 (Canadian Tire Real Estate Limited), to amend the site specific C4-15 zoning provisions to allow additional commercial uses be approved; and 3. That the implementing Zoning By-law Amendment be presented at a future Council meeting. Motion to defer Moved by Councillor Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Gaertner That Report No. PBS17-004 – Application for Zoning By-law Amendment, Canadian Tire Real Estate Limited, 14700 Yonge Street, Part of Lots 76 and 77, Concession 1, File Number: ZBA-2016-05, be deferred to the last Council meeting of June 2017. Motion to defer Carried R7. PBS17-010 – Proposed Amendment to the Sign By-law to Use Official Languages in Signs On a motion of Councillor Kim seconded by Councillor Thom, Council consented to consider Item R7 following consideration of Item R6. Moved by Councillor Kim Seconded by Councillor Pirri Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Item C2 Page 7 of 13 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 14, 2017 Page 8 of 13 1. That Report No. PBS17-010 be received; and 2. That a by-law be enacted to amend By-law Number 5840-16, being a by- law respecting signs within the Town of Aurora, by including a provision that regulates the language of signs. Carried R8. PBS17-009 – Next Steps Report for Library Square Main motion Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Kim 1. That Report No. PBS17-009 be received; and 2. That the next steps regarding the design for Library Square as outlined in this report be approved. Motion to defer Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Gaertner That Report No. PBS17-009 – Next Steps Report for Library Square be deferred to the next meeting cycle. Motion to defer Withdrawn On a recorded vote the main motion Carried Yeas: 6 Nays: 3 Voting Yeas: Councillors Humfryes, Kim, Mrakas, Pirri, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe Voting Nays: Councillors Abel, Gaertner, and Thom R9. Memorandum from Mayor Dawe Re: Correspondence from The Honourable Peter Van Loan, MP, York- Simcoe – Proposed Private Member’s Bill C-323 Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Item C2 Page 8 of 13 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 14, 2017 Page 9 of 13 Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Humfryes 1. That the memorandum regarding Correspondence from The Honourable Peter Van Loan, MP, York-Simcoe – Proposed Private Member’s Bill C- 323, be received; and 2. That Council support this initiative by resolution; and 3. That a copy of Council’s resolution be forwarded to the offices of Kyle Peterson, MP, Newmarket-Aurora, Leona Alleslev, MP, Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill, and The Honourable Peter Van Loan, MP, York- Simcoe. Carried 7. Notices of Motion None 8. Motions (a) Councillor Abel Re: Library Square Upon the reading of the motion, Councillor Abel withdrew the first operative clause of the motion. Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Gaertner Whereas the Town of Aurora has declared the old Library and the old Fire Hall, both on Victoria Street, as surplus properties; and Whereas these two properties are known as ‘Library Square”; and Whereas the Town has completed approximately 11 studies on the uses and purposes of Library Square prior to 2012; and Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Item C2 Page 9 of 13 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 14, 2017 Page 10 of 13 Whereas, during the last term of Council, the Town in 2013 undertook another study, to engage the community as to what uses Library Square might have, to better enhance the businesses in the downtown heritage core, cultural activities and the community at large; and Whereas the development of Library Square is documented in the Aurora Promenade Study and the Cultural Master Plan, as a recommended action to be undertaken; and Whereas many business, cultural, and community partners have expressed support for the concept of developing Library Square; and Whereas residents and Members of Council have expressed support for the concept of developing Library Square; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That, based on the previous studies, staff be directed to report back on options, including costs and time lines, to implement the conceptual architectural designs; and 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff report back on options and/or a Terms of Reference for the formation of a Task Force, Round Table, or Ad Hoc Committee to engage the Town’s business, cultural, and community partners in the development of Library Square; and 2. Be It Further Resolved That staff report back by March 2017. On a recorded vote the motion was Defeated Yeas: 1 Nays: 8 Voting Yeas: Councillor Abel Voting Nays: Councillors Gaertner, Humfryes, Kim, Mrakas, Pirri, Thom, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe (b) Councillor Abel Re: Downtown Revitalization Plan Moved by Councillor Abel Seconded by Councillor Gaertner Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Item C2 Page 10 of 13 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 14, 2017 Page 11 of 13 Whereas the Town of Aurora has declared the old Library and the old Fire Hall, both on Victoria Street, as surplus properties; and Whereas these two properties are known as “Library Square”; and Whereas the development of Library Square is documented in the Aurora Promenade Study and the Cultural Master Plan as a recommended action to be undertaken; and Whereas, there are four overarching plans and studies, namely the Aurora Promenade Study, the Cultural Master Plan, the Strategic Plan, and the Community Tourism Plan, which all speak to the revitalization of the downtown core; and Whereas these plans and studies provide guidelines and recommendations on provisions to develop a Downtown Revitalization Plan, through engagement, collaboration, and communication; and Whereas many business, cultural, and community partners have expressed the need for the revitalization of the downtown core; and Whereas residents and Members of Council of past and present have expressed the need to revitalize the downtown core; and Whereas the Town of Aurora has recently resolved that a new Office of Economic Development be formed, with terms of reference to form a Board; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That Council endorse the concept of the development of a Downtown Revitalization Plan; and 2. Be It Further Resolved That the new Office of Economic Development be tasked to deliver a draft Downtown Revitalization Plan, in collaboration with the newly-formed Board, before the third quarter of 2017 for Council’s consideration. The consideration of this item was not completed due to termination of the meeting; therefore, this item will be included on the Council agenda of February 28, 2017. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Item C2 Page 11 of 13 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 14, 2017 Page 12 of 13 (c) Councillor Mrakas Re: Property Tax Vacancy Rebates This item was not considered due to termination of the meeting and will be included on the Council agenda of February 28, 2017. 9. Regional Report York Regional Council Highlights – January 26, 2017 This item was not considered due to termination of the meeting and will be included on the Council agenda of February 28, 2017. 10. New Business None 11. Public Service Announcements None 12. By-laws Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Pirri That the following by-laws be enacted: (a) 5952-17 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law Number 2213-78, as amended (Coppervalley Estates Inc.). (b) 5953-17 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 5840-16 respecting signs within the Town of Aurora. (c) 5954-17 Being a By-law to declare as surplus and sell municipal lands (Part of Lot 26, Allaura Boulevard). Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Item C2 Page 12 of 13 Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 14, 2017 Page 13 of 13 (d) 5955-17 Being a By-law to amend Parking and Traffic Control By-law Number 4574-04.T, as amended, with respect to No Parking on various highways in the Town of Aurora. (e) 5956-17 Being a By-law to amend Parking and Traffic Control By-law Number 4574-04.T, as amended, with respect to Restricted Parking Maximum Period on various highways in the Town of Aurora. Carried 13. Closed Session None 14. Confirming By-law Moved by Councillor Thom Seconded by Councillor Kim That the following confirming by-law be enacted: 5957-17 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from a Council Meeting on February 14, 2017. Carried 15. Adjournment Moved by Councillor Thom Seconded by Councillor Pirri That the meeting be adjourned at 11:02 p.m. Carried _________________________________ _________________________________ Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor Samantha Yew, Deputy Clerk The minutes of the Council meeting of February 14, 2017, are subject to final approval by Council on February 28, 2017. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Item C2 Page 13 of 13 Town of Aurora Council Closed Session Public Minutes Leksand Room Aurora Town Hall Tuesday, February 14, 2017 Attendance Council Members Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Kim, Mrakas, Pirri (arrived 6:22 p.m.), Thom, and Thompson Members Absent Councillor Humfryes Other Attendees Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and Building Services, Patricia De Sario, Town Solicitor, and Samantha Yew, Deputy Clerk The Chair called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. Council consented to recess at 5:46 p.m. to resolve into a Closed Session. Council reconvened into open session at 6:45 p.m. 1. Approval of the Agenda Moved by Councillor Thom Seconded by Councillor Thompson That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved. Carried Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Item C4 Page 1 of 4 Council Closed Session Public Minutes Tuesday, February 14, 2017 Page 2 of 4 2. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. 3. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion Moved by Councillor Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Kim That Council resolve into Closed Session to consider the following matters: 1. Litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the Town or a Local Board (section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act, 2001); Re: Closed Session Report No. CS17-004, Re: Alterations at 82 Centre Street, Aurora 2. Litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the Town or a Local Board (section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act, 2001); Re: Appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board Re: Ashlen Holdings Inc., OMB Case No. PL1607811, Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications, Ashlen Holdings Inc., 13859, 13875, 13887 Yonge Street, File Numbers: OPA-2015- 03, ZBA-2015-08, and SUB-2015-04 Carried Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Thom That the Council Closed Session be reconvened into open session to rise and report from Closed Session. Carried 1. Litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the Town or a Local Board (section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act, 2001); Re: Closed Session Report No. CS17-004, Re: Alterations at 82 Centre Street, Aurora Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Item C4 Page 2 of 4 Council Closed Session Public Minutes Tuesday, February 14, 2017 Page 3 of 4 Moved by Councillor Kim Seconded by Councillor Pirri That Closed Session Report No. CS17-004, Re: Alterations at 82 Centre Street, Aurora, be received for information. Carried 2. Litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the Town or a Local Board (section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act, 2001); Re: Appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board Re: As hlen Holdings Inc., OMB Case No. PL1607811, Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications, Ashlen Holdings Inc., 13859, 13875, 13887 Yonge Street, File Numbers: OPA-2015-03, ZBA-2015-08, and SUB-2015-04 Moved b y Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Mrakas That the confidential direction to legal counsel in respect to Appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board Re: Ashlen Holdings Inc., OMB Case No. PL1607811, Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications, Ashlen Holdings Inc., 13859, 13875, 13887 Yonge Street, File Numbers: OPA-2015-03, ZBA-2015-08, and SUB-2015-04, be confirmed. Carried 4. By-laws Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Thom That the following confirming by-law be enacted: 5951-17 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from a Council Closed Session Meeting on February 14, 2017. Carried Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Item C4 Page 3 of 4 Council Closed Session Public Minutes Tuesday, February 14, 2017 Page 4 of 4 5. Adjournment Moved by Councillor Kim Seconded by Councillor Mrakas That the meeting be adjourned at 6:47 p.m. Carried _________________________________ _________________________________ Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor Samantha Yew, Deputy Clerk The minutes of the Council Closed Session of February 14, 2017, are subject to final approval by Council on February 28, 2017. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Item C4 Page 4 of 4 Memorandum Date: February 28, 2017 To: Mayor and Members of Council From: Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and Building Services Re: Additional Information to Item R5 – PBS17-005 February 21, 2017 General Committee Meeting Application for Site Plan Approval Shimvest Investments Ltd. Block 161, Registered Plan 65M-4485 File Number: SP-2016-05 Related File Numbers: SUB-2012-02, ZBA-2012-02 Recommendation 1.That the memorandum regarding Additional Information to Item R5 – PBS17- 005, February 21, 2017 General Committee Meeting, Application for Site Plan Approval, Shimvest Investments Ltd., be received for information. Background At the February 21, 2017 General Committee meeting, questions were raised with respect to the Official Plan designation of the lands subject to the Site Plan Application proposing 9 townhouse and 2 semi-detached dwelling units. The attached Draft Plan of Subdivision (attached as Figure 2) was approved by Council on March 26, 2013, and subsequently registered as Plan 65M-4485 (see Figure 3). The two plans clearly identify the future development area that is the subject of Block 161. Block 161 is designated as “Urban Residential 1” by the 2C Secondary Plan (see Figure 1) and is zoned “Row Dwelling Residential (R6-63)”. Zoning By-law 5526-13 was passed by Council on June 25, 2013. The land use designations of the 2C Secondary Plan were created as a Schedule to the Plan (see Figure 1) to identify the diagrammatic land uses in mapping form. The boundaries identified on the Schedules are considered as approximate. The final delineation of the land use boundaries and road network are established through the more detailed review at the Plan of Subdivision stage. 100 John West Way Box 1000 Aurora, ON L4G 6J1 Phone: 905-726-4755 Email: mramunno@aurora.ca www.aurora.ca Planning and Building Services Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Item C5 Page 1 of 5 Additional Information to Item R5 – PBS17-005, February 21, 2017 General Committee Meeting February 28, 2017 Page 2 of 2 Block 161 has a site area of 0.46 ha (1.15 acres). It is a developable area and was anticipated as a future development block when Council approved the Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment. Block 161 is not designated or zoned as Environmental Protection Area. The development proposed by the Site Plan Application (Block 161) will occur entirely within the approved developable area. The blocks that comprise the natural heritage system lands and the stormwater management ponds that surround Block 161 have been conveyed to the Town as part of the plan registration process. Attachments Figure 1 – Aurora 2C Secondary Plan Area – Schedule A Land Use Figure 2 – Approved Draft Plan of Subdivision Figure 3 – Registered Plan 65M-4485 Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Item C5 Page 2 of 5 Map created by the Town of Aurora Planning & Building Services Department, February 22, 2017. AURORA 2C SECONDARY PLAN - SCHEDULE A LAND USE APPLICANT: SHIMVEST INVESTMENTSFILES: SUB-2012-02 FIGURE 1 Subject Lands Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017Item C5 Page 3 of 5 Map created by the Town of Aurora Planning & Building Services Department, February 22, 2017. APPROVED DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPLICANT: SHIMVEST INVESTMENTSFILES: SUB-2012-02 FIGURE 2 Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017Item C5 Page 4 of 5 Map created by the Town of Aurora Planning & Building Services Department, February 22, 2017. Drawing provided by Rady-Pentek & Edward Surveying Ltd. REGISTERED PLAN, 65M-4485 APPLICANT: SHIMVEST INVESTMENTSFILES: SUB-2012-02 FIGURE 3 BLOCK161 Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017Item C5 Page 5 of 5 Memorandum Date: February 28, 2017 To: Members of Council From: Mayor Geoffrey Dawe Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of January 27, 2017 Recommendation That Council: Receive the correspondence for information Endorse the recommendations Provide direction 100 John West Way Box 1000 Aurora, Ontario L4G 6J1 Phone: 905-727-3123 ext. 4746 Email: mayor@aurora.ca www.aurora.ca Town of Aurora Office of the Mayor Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Item C6 Page 1 of 4 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, 120 Bayview Parkway, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 4X1 E-mail: info@lsrca.on.ca Web site: www.lsrca.on.ca Welcome and Greetings: Chair Dawe welcomed everyone to the 66th Annual General Meeting and thanked the many guests in attendance from the federal government, provincial government, Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation, as well as regional and municipal partners and LSRCA staff members. Chair Dawe was pleased to call upon Deb Schulte, MP King-Vaughan, and Brad Rogers, President, Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation, who brought greetings to the meeting. Keynote Speaker Dr. Blair Feltmate, Head, Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation, University of Waterloo Dr. Feltmate, Head, Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation at the University of Waterloo, provided a presentation regarding the “new normal” of extreme weather, with extreme events such as floods, droughts, fire, wind and hail all on the rise, how all industry sectors are vulnerable to their impacts, and what can be done to mitigate risk and maximize opportunity. To view Dr. Feltmate’s presentation, please click on the following link: The Contagion of Extreme Weather: The Capital Markets are Paying Attention Presentations: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority’s 2016 Annual Report Chair Dawe congratulated LSRCA’s staff, Board and partners on another successful year. Chair Dawe provided an overview of LSRCA’s many accomplishments throughout 2016, most notably LSRCA’s new Stormwater Management Guidelines, as well as great strides made by the Education team. He then shared a video presentation that summed up this year’s successes: 2016 Annual Report Video LSRCA’s 2016 Annual Report was handed out at the meeting. Additional copies may be obtained by contacting Katarina Zeppieri at k.zeppieri@lsrca.on.ca / 905-895-1281 or electronically via the following link: LSRCA 2016 Annual Report Chair’s 2016 Activity Report Chair Dawe reviewed the Chair’s 2016 Activity Report, which was included in the agenda, noting that 2016 was a very busy and exciting year at LSRCA and that he was so proud to serve as Chair of the Board of Directors. Board Meeting Highlights 66th Annual General Meeting January 27, 2017 Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Item C6 Page 2 of 4 LSRCA Board of Directors – 66th Annual General Meeting Meeting Highlights – January 27, 2017 Page 2 of 3 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, 120 Bayview Parkway, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 4X1 E-mail: info@lsrca.on.ca Web site: www.lsrca.on.ca Conclusion of 2016 Business Chair Dawe concluded the Year 2016 business and deemed the Chair vacant. 2017 Business After a short break, the 2017 Business portion of the meeting was called to order by the CAO, Mike Walters, who served as Chair Pro Temp during the election of the Chair and Vice Chair for 2017. Election of Officers Aurora Mayor Geoffrey Dawe was re-elected to the position of Chair for 2017 and Innisfil Councillor Richard Simpson was re-elected to the position of Vice Chair for 2017. To view LSRCA’s media release regarding the election of officers, please click the following link: Media Release - LSRCA 2017 Chair and Vice Chair 2017 Meeting Schedule The Board approved the following 2017 meeting schedule. Meetings are held in LSRCA’s Administrative Offices located at 120 Bayview Parkway in Newmarket from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Friday, February 24th No August meeting Friday, March 24th Friday, September 22nd Friday, April 28th Friday, October 27th Friday, May 26th Friday, November 24th Friday, June 23rd Friday, December 15th Friday, July 28th Innisfil Councillor/LSRCA Vice Chair Richard Simpson with Aurora Mayor/LSRCA Chair Geoffrey Dawe Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Item C6 Page 3 of 4 LSRCA Board of Directors – 66th Annual General Meeting Meeting Highlights – January 27, 2017 Page 3 of 3 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, 120 Bayview Parkway, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 4X1 E-mail: info@lsrca.on.ca Web site: www.lsrca.on.ca 2017 LSRCA Board of Directors Below is a photo of the 2017 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors who were in attendance. From left to right: Back Row: Councillor Peter Ferragine, Deputy Mayor/Regional Councillor Naomi Davison, Councillor Ken Ferdinands, Deputy Mayor Pat Molloy, Councillor Dave Kerwin, Mr. Jay Dolan, Councillor Scott Macpherson, Councillor Stephen Strangway Front Row: Mayor Virginia Hackson, Regional Councillor Bobbie Drew, Councillor Richard Simpson (Vice Chair), Mayor Geoffrey Dawe (Chair), Councillor Avia Eek, Mayor Margaret Quirk Missing: Ms. Debbie Bath, Councillor Shira Harrison-McIntyre, Deputy Mayor John O'Donnell, Councillor Peter Silveira Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Item C6 Page 4 of 4 Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017Item R1 Page 1 of 6 Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017Item R1 Page 2 of 6 Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017Item R1 Page 3 of 6 Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017Item R1 Page 4 of 6 Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017Item R1 Page 5 of 6 Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017Item R1 Page 6 of 6 Motion for Which Notice Has Been Given (December 6, 2016) Councillor John Abel Date: December 13, 2016 To: Mayor and Members of Council From: Councillor Abel Re: Downtown Revitalization Plan Whereas the Town of Aurora has declared the old Library and the old Fire Hall, both on Victoria Street, as surplus properties; and Whereas these two properties are known as “Library Square”; and Whereas the development of Library Square is documented in the Aurora Promenade Study and the Cultural Master Plan as a recommended action to be undertaken; and Whereas, there are four overarching plans and studies, namely the Aurora Promenade Study, the Cultural Master Plan, the Strategic Plan, and the Community Tourism Plan, which all speak to the revitalization of the downtown core; and Whereas these plans and studies provide guidelines and recommendations on provisions to develop a Downtown Revitalization Plan, through engagement, collaboration, and communication; and Whereas many business, cultural, and community partners have expressed the need for the revitalization of the downtown core; and Whereas residents and Members of Council of past and present have expressed the need to revitalize the downtown core; and Whereas the Town of Aurora has recently resolved that a new Office of Economic Development be formed, with terms of reference to form a Board; 1.Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That Council endorse the concept of the development of a Downtown Revitalization Plan; and Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Motion (a) Page 1 of 2 Motion for Which Notice Has Been Given Re: Downtown Revitalization Plan December 13, 2016 Page 2 of 2 2.Be It Further Resolved That the new Office of Economic Development be tasked to deliver a draft Downtown Revitalization Plan, in collaboration with the newly-formed Board, before the third quarter of 2017 for Council’s consideration. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Motion (a) Page 2 of 2 Motion for Which Notice Has Been Given (February 21, 2017) Councillor Tom Mrakas Date: February 28, 2017 To: Mayor and Members of Council From: Councillor Mrakas Re: Property Tax Vacancy Rebates Whereas the province of Ontario mandates under Section 364 of the Municipal Act, that every local municipality shall have a program to provide property tax rebates in respect to vacant portions of buildings that are in the commercial or industrial classes; and Whereas the 2016 Provincial Budget announced a legislative framework to facilitate increased municipal flexibility with providing municipalities broad flexibility for 2017 and future years to tailor the vacant unit tax rebate to reflect community needs and circumstances; and Whereas this vacant unit tax rebate may encourage some property owners to keep commercial and industrial buildings empty; and Whereas unoccupied retail is not good for the overall health of the municipality; and Whereas boarded-up stores impact on the ability to revitalize main streets; and Whereas the repeal of the vacant unit tax rebate will contribute to the healthy development of the downtown core; and Whereas the repeal of the vacant unit tax rebate would support the varied efforts of the Town in bringing renewal to our downtown promenade and makes financial sense for the Town; 1.Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That the Town of Aurora seek to repeal the vacant unit tax rebate effective for the tax year 2017; and Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Motion (b) Page 1 of 2 Motion for Which Notice Has Been Given Re: Property Tax Vacancy Rebates February 28, 2017 Page 2 of 2 2.Be It Further Resolved That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Honourable Minister of Finance to request the necessary regulatory authority using the flexibility provided in the legislative framework to repeal the vacancy tax rebate; and 3. Be It Further Resolved That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Council of the The Regional Municipality of York and all area municipalities to advise of Council’s interest in seeking abolishment of the vacant unit rebates provisions. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Motion (b) Page 2 of 2 Motion for Which Notice Has Been Given (February 21, 2017) Mayor Geoffrey Dawe Date: February 28, 2017 To: Members of Council From: Mayor Dawe Re: Activate Aurora – Open Streets Event Whereas Activate Aurora is an Ontario Trillium Foundation-funded, three-year, cross- sectorial program designed by Sport Aurora with the guidance of the Canadian Sport for Life Society; and Whereas the goal of this program is to make Aurora ‘Canada’s Most Active Community’ through education awareness, capacity building and sustainable programming activities; and Whereas some of the programs and activities held to date include walk-to-school events; play-day events, daily physical activity curriculum and delivery in local schools, Seniors’ Active Living Fair and continuing older adult engagement as well as the York Region Physical Literacy Summit; and Whereas the Activate Aurora Team includes representatives from the York Region District School Board, York Catholic School Board, Seneca College, Municipal Recreation Staff, Healthy Kids Community Challenge, York Region Public Health, Southlake Regional Health Centre, and the Aurora Seniors Association; and Whereas this “first-ever” cross and multi-sectorial approach will help engage and educate citizens of all ages in Aurora about the importance of incorporating daily physical activity and the benefits to their overall physical and mental well-being; and Whereas ‘Open Streets’ is a globally successful initiative that temporarily closes local streets to automobile traffic so that people can use them for walking, cycling, playing or socializing; and Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Motion (c) Page 1 of 2 Motion for Which Notice Has Been Given Re: Activate Aurora – Open Streets Event February 28, 2017 Page 2 of 2 Whereas Activate Aurora is interested in hosting an Open Streets Event on Sunday, June 4, 2017, in conjunction with the Aurora Chamber of Commerce during their Annual Street Sale; and Whereas local streets in the vicinity of Town Park would be closed to vehicular traffic; and Whereas different interactive physical activities would be hosted by Activate Aurora in Town Park for our citizens to engage in; 1.Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That Council endorse this initiative by resolution; and 2.Be It Further Resolved That Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services staff be requested to support the proposed activities at Town Park and affected streets within existing Operating Budgets. Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Motion (c) Page 2 of 2 Motion for Which Notice Has Been Given (February 21, 2017) Mayor Geoffrey Dawe Date: February 28, 2017 To: Members of Council From: Mayor Dawe Re: Amendment to Procedure By-law Number 5920-16 Whereas the Town of Aurora Procedure By-law Number 5920-16, Section 39.b), Adjournment, requires an amendment; and Whereas in its current form this particular section of the By-law states “If Council or General Committee is still in session at 11 p.m., it shall be adjourned unless all Members present concur in the extension of the Meeting.”; and Whereas if for whatever reason a Council member must leave the meeting that is in session by 11 p.m., the current By-law, as it stands, does not permit the extension; and Whereas this may negatively impact moving the business of the Town forward for the benefit of our community; 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That Council amend By-law Number 5920-16, Section 39.b), Adjournment, to read “If Council or General Committee is still in session at 11 p.m., it shall be adjourned unless two-thirds of the Members present enact a resolution to extend the Meeting.” Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Motion (d) Page 1 of 1 Memorandum Date: February 14, 2017 To: Members of Council From: Mayor Geoffrey Dawe Re: York Regional Council Highlights of January 26, 2017 Recommendation That Council: Receive the correspondence for information Endorse the recommendations Provide direction 100 John West Way Box 1000 Aurora, Ontario L4G 6J1 Phone: 905-727-3123 ext. 4746 Email: mayor@aurora.ca www.aurora.ca Town of Aurora Office of the Mayor Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Regional Report Jan. 26/17 Page 1 of 7 Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Regional Report Jan. 26/17 Page 2 of 7 Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Regional Report Jan. 26/17 Page 3 of 7 Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Regional Report Jan. 26/17 Page 4 of 7 Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Regional Report Jan. 26/17 Page 5 of 7 Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Regional Report Jan. 26/17 Page 6 of 7 Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Regional Report Jan. 26/17 Page 7 of 7 Memorandum Date: February 28, 2017 To: Members of Council From: Mayor Geoffrey Dawe Re: York Regional Council Highlights of February 16, 2017 Recommendation That Council: Receive the correspondence for information Endorse the recommendations Provide direction 100 John West Way Box 1000 Aurora, Ontario L4G 6J1 Phone: 905-727-3123 ext. 4746 Email: mayor@aurora.ca www.aurora.ca Town of Aurora Office of the Mayor Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Regional Report Feb. 16/17 Page 1 of 8 February 17, 2017 York Regional Council Highlights - February 16, 2017 Katherine Chislett appointed Commissioner of Community and Health Services Regional Council confirmed the appointment of Katherine Chislett as Commissioner, Community and Health Services for The Regional Municipality of York. The appointment is effective March 20, 2017, allowing for a brief transition period before current Commissioner Adelina Urbanski begins her retirement after March 31. Ms. Chislett brings 30 years of public sector experience to lead our largest Regional department. She has an abundance of expertise in the human services sector, specifically related to housing supports and homelessness prevention. In her most recent position in the City Manager’s Office at the City of Toronto, Ms. Chislett was responsible for leading complex projects and government-wide initiatives including the coordination of Toronto’s housing programs and activities in support of the Mayor and Council’s Housing Advocate. As former Commissioner of Community Services at The Regional Municipality of Niagara, her understanding of a two-tier municipal system is an asset in continuing to advance the important work of this department and our Region. Employment in York Region continues to grow York Regional Council received the 2016 Employment and Industry Report, which provides an economic overview of the Region’s businesses and job growth. Between mid-year 2015 and mid-year 2016 York Region employment growth outpaced national and provincial labour force growth, with a gain of 3.1 per cent. York Region has: More than 50,000 employer businesses, making it the third highest in the GTA An estimated 595,200 jobs in York Region as of mid-year 2016 More than 460 foreign companies with local operations Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Regional Report Feb. 16/17 Page 2 of 8 York Region achieves its first LEED Platinum designation forest building The Regional Municipality of York Bill Fisch Forest Stewardship and Education Centre attained LEED Platinum certification, the highest designation by the Canada Green Building Council. This is York Region’s first LEED Platinum certification. Green features of the forestry building include: York Region has also received the 2016 Ontario Public Works Association Project of the Year in the area of historic restoration and preservation, the 2016 Professional Engineers of Ontario and the 2015 Green Building Wood Design Award by Ontario Wood Works. Proposed Development Charges Bylaw ensures equitable rates for all development York Regional Council received the draft 2017 Development Charge Background Study and Bylaw which will help implement bylaw charges to help pay for growth- related infrastructure including water, wastewater, roads, transit, subway, police, waste diversion, public health and paramedic services over the next 15 years. A public meeting will be held prior to the York Region Committee of the Whole meeting on Thursday, March 9, 2017. Residents, business owners and other stakeholders are invited to attend and comment on the proposed bylaw. York Regional staff will consult with local municipalities on the critical infrastructure requirements, relative priorities for road improvements and expected timing of related growth, and incorporate comments and requirements into a further report for Council. Net zero energy use: Through the use of solar panels, the building is designed to generate more energy than it uses Net zero water use: A storage tank to gather rainwater and snow melt to service bathroom facilities Facility built almost entirely of wood using Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified sustainably harvested materials and all wood structural elements Green building and forest education program through classroom learning, tours and events Diversion of 94 per cent of construction waste from landfill Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Regional Report Feb. 16/17 Page 3 of 8 In May, after additional public consultation, staff will bring a report to Council with the proposed bylaw. If approved, the new Development Charge Bylaw will come into effect on Saturday, June 17, 2017. York Regional Council supporting changes to Highway Traffic Act to benefit communities York Regional Council voted to adopt a resolution requesting the province to enact regulations under the Highway Traffic Act, allowing technology-based traffic enforcement, such as red-light cameras, to be administered by local cities and towns through administrative penalties similar to parking tickets. Without the amendment, cities and towns implementing and using technology in designated areas would incur the cost of implementing and maintaining the required technology, while administration and fine revenue would remain within the provincial court system. York Region housing stability and homelessness program growing to reach more residents in need Additional investment in The Regional Municipality of York’s homelessness and housing stability program will bring improved access and more support options to residents in need. York Region will receive an increase of more than $5.1 million by 2020 through Ontario’s Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative. In addition to improving overall access and support options, the funding will also help the Region expand current programs and add new initiatives such as: Investing in and strengthening homelessness prevention and housing stability support’s Council’s commitment under the 10-Year Housing Plan Housing Solutions: A place for everyone. For more information on York Region emergency and transitional housing, visit York.ca/housing Planning, implementing and reporting on a homelessness enumeration every two years Better understanding and supporting at-risk populations such as chronic homeless, youth and Indigenous peoples in the community Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Regional Report Feb. 16/17 Page 4 of 8 Residents invited to join new Planning Advisory Committee York Regional Council will establish a new Planning Advisory Committee made up of residents and council members to review and make recommendations to Council on key planning related-matters. The committee is being established in response to a recent amendment to Ontario’s Planning Act intended to increase the involvement of the community in the planning process. Region staff will start the recruitment process for members this spring and report back to York Regional Council later this year. The advisory committee will likely be in place for early 2018. York Region programs and services support good health for all The Regional Municipality of York is helping residents of all ages, stages and income levels achieve their best possible health through prevention and early intervention-focused programs and services. York Region has developed a number or strategies and programs to support the social determinants of health – the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live and age – including: A recent health improvement initiative undertaken through York Region’s Community and Health Services brought together York Region Public Health, the Town of Richmond Hill and residents of Housing York Inc. in the Age Friendly Communities Project. The partnership led to a community garden to increase socialization and provide fresh produce, a food skills program to improve cooking skills and nutrition, as well as an exercise area to increase physical activity. Discretionary benefits updates for Ontario Works clients Strengthening the network of human services to support people in achieving their potential Promoting job creation and business development Focusing efforts on the availability of affordable housing Making our communities welcoming and inclusive Public awareness, advocacy and partnership opportunities Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Regional Report Feb. 16/17 Page 5 of 8 York Regional Council received an update on discretionary benefits for Ontario Works program clients. Following consultation with staff, service providers and clients, updates were introduced to continue supporting resident health and employability, while also managing costs and improving administrative efficiency. Changes include modification of adult dental service options, funding for bed allowance once every five years and foot orthotic funding for medically verified needs only. Savings gained through these changes have been reinvested back into the program to meet the needs of a growing number of clients. Under the Ontario Works Act, York Region’s Community and Health Services acts as administrator for the provincial Ontario Works program. In addition to basic financial assistance, clients are eligible for a variety of discretionary benefits, such as dental and vision care, mobility devices, baby supplies and funeral expenses. Social Services transformation allows for made-in-York Region solutions Provincial legislation changes are providing York Region with increased control over social service program funding, design, management and operation. This allows the Region to create local solutions for programs and services that are accessible, flexible and build economic independence for families. Ongoing changes are impacting how all income-based benefits are accessed and delivered across Ontario to: York Region is already making changes to modernize social service programs, including Child Care Fee Assistance, Children’s Community Programs, Early Intervention Services, Social Assistance and homelessness and housing stability programs. York Region provides services directly to approximately 50,000 residents annually, and over 100,000 indirectly through parents, caregivers and individuals connected to clients. For more information on York Region community support for housing, health, child care and seniors, visit york.ca/communitysupport Improve client experience through a 'no wrong door' approach with multiple access points Modernize tools, processes and policies Stabilize and improve outcomes for clients and their families Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Regional Report Feb. 16/17 Page 6 of 8 YRT/Viva enhancing traveller experience To enhance and improve YRT/Viva customer travel, York Regional Council approved amendments to the Transit Bylaw. New offences added to the amended bylaw and subject to a fine include: Guidelines for Municipally Collected Commercial and Institutional Waste The Regional Municipality of York has worked with partners in our local towns and cities to develop best practice guidelines for municipally collected waste from commercial businesses and institutions. In York Region, curbside waste collection is managed by local towns and cities and then delivered to York Region for processing. The majority of municipally collected waste is from single family homes and multi-residential apartments and condominiums, and a small portion is from mixed-use commercial buildings, heritage downtown areas, main streets, places of worship, schools, small offices and retail buildings. By collaborating with our local municipalities to develop best practice guidelines, we can offer consistent practices in waste separation, collection, recycling and disposal for commercial business and institutional properties. Health and Safety Training The Regional Municipality of York has obtained specialized Health and Safety Training for its Environmental Services Department using the services of Team-1 Academy Inc. The delivery of water and wastewater services is highly regulated and requires specialized training for operators to ensure a safe work environment for certified water and wastewater staff to deliver services throughout the Region. Using electronic cigarettes and marijuana on transit property or transit vehicles Operating a non-transit vehicle within a rapidway Interference with or activating an emergency device on regional property or vehicle other than in an emergency Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Regional Report Feb. 16/17 Page 7 of 8 Some of the specialized health and safety courses include: Safe Handling and Storage of Water and Wastewater Chemicals York Region renews contract with Google Maps York Regional Council approved the contract renewal with Google Inc. to enable York Region’s expanded use of the licenced version of Google Maps. York Region websites such as york.ca and yorkmaps.ca incorporate content from Google Maps to provide users with street view and trip-planning capability. York Region Transit’s mobile application uses Google Maps to provide real-time information to transit-users. Next regular meeting of York Regional Council York Regional Council will meet on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 9 a.m. in the York Region Administrative Centre Council Chambers, located at 17250 Yonge Street in the Town of Newmarket. The Regional Municipality of York consists of nine local cities and towns, and provides a variety of programs and services to almost 1.2 million residents, 50,000 businesses and 595,000 employees. More information about the Region’s key service areas is available at york.ca/regionalservices - 30 - Compiled by: Tamara Ostrowski, Corporate Communications Advisor The Regional Municipality of York Phone: 1-877-464-9675, ext. 71226, Cell: 905-251-6415 Email: tamara.ostrowski@york.ca Confined space entry and rescue Working at Heights and High Angle Climbing and Rescue Self-contained Breathing Apparatus Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Regional Report Feb. 16/17 Page 8 of 8 The Corporation of the Town of Aurora By-law Number 59XX-17 Being a by-law to appoint Building Inspectors for The Corporation of the Town of Aurora. Whereas subsection 3(1) of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23, as amended (the “Act”), states that the council of each municipality is responsible for the enforcement of the Act, except where otherwise provided by the Act; And whereas subsection 3(2) of the Act states that the council of each municipality shall appoint a chief building official and such inspectors as are necessary for the enforcement of the Act in the areas in which the municipality has jurisdiction; And whereas the Council of the Town deems it necessary and expedient to appoint Building Inspectors for the Town for the purpose of the enforcement of the Act and the regulations thereunder; Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby enacts as follows: 1. The individuals identified on Schedule “A” of this By-law be and are hereby appointed as Building Inspectors. 2. The individuals identified on Schedule “B” of this By-law be and are hereby appointed as building inspectors for the purpose of Fire Protection matters, as identified in Ontario Regulation 332/12 (Building Code), as amended. 3. By-law Numbers 5465-12, 5487-13, 5651-14, 5746-15, 5835-16 and 5940-16 be and are hereby repealed. Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 28 th day of February, 2017. ___________________________________ Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor ___________________________________ Samantha Yew, Deputy Clerk Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 By-law (a) Page 1 of 3 By-law Number 59XX-17 Page 2 of 3 Schedule “A” Building Inspectors: Yancy Ambing Jacek Baldyga Robin Del Favero Randal Dunsmore Paul Evans Momtahana Hossain Steve Loncar Winifredo Porcalla Kyle Purcell Afshin Rahnavard Bazar Terence Wong Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 By-law (a) Page 2 of 3 By-law Number 59XX-17 Page 3 of 3 Schedule “B” Fire Protection: Ryan Schell John McDonald Tim Tustin Shane Stein Alexandra Zaykin Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 By-law (a) Page 3 of 3 The Corporation of The Town of Aurora By-law Number 59XX-17 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from a Council Meeting on February 28, 2017. 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 February 28, 2017, in respect of each motion, resolution and other action passed and taken by the Council at the said meeting is, except where prior approval of the Ontario Municipal Board is required, hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed. 2.That the Mayor and the proper officers of the Town are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said action or to obtain approvals where required and to execute all documents as may be necessary in that behalf and the Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to affix the corporate seal to all such documents. Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 28th day of February, 2017. ___________________________________ Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor ___________________________________ Samantha Yew, Deputy Clerk Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Confirming By-law Page 1 of 1