AGENDA - Council - 20170411Council
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
7 p.m.
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Public Release
April 7, 2017
Town of Aurora
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, April 11, 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
4. Delegations
(a) John Gallo, Resident
Re: Item C1(R2) FS17-003 – Joint Operations Centre (JOC) Project:
Financial Summary Report
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
a Member may request for one or more items to be removed from the Consent
Agenda for separate discussion and action.
Recommended:
That the following Consent Agenda items, C1 to C7 inclusive, be approved:
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C1. General Committee Meeting Report of April 4, 2017
Recommended:
1. That the General Committee meeting report of April 4, 2017, be received
and the recommendations carried by the Committee approved.
C2. Council Meeting Minutes of March 28, 2017
Recommended:
1. That the Council meeting minutes of March 28, 2017, be adopted as
printed and circulated.
C3. Council Public Planning Meeting Minutes of March 22, 2017
Recommended:
1. That the Council Public Planning meeting minutes of March 22, 2017, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
C4. Council Closed Session Minutes of March 21, 2017, and April 4, 2017
(confidential attachment)
Recommended:
1. That the Council Closed Session minutes of March 21, 2017, and April 4,
2017, be adopted as printed and circulated.
C5. Council Closed Session Public Minutes of March 21, 2017, and April 4,
2017
Recommended:
1. That the Council Closed Session Public minutes of March 21, 2017, and
April 4, 2017, be adopted as printed and circulated.
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C6. Memorandum from Mayor Dawe
Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting
Highlights of February 24, 2017 (deferred from Council meeting of
March 28, 2017)
Recommended:
1. That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority Board Meeting Highlights of February 24, 2017, be received for
information.
C7. Memorandum from Mayor Dawe
Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting
Highlights of March 24, 2017
Recommended:
1. That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority Board Meeting Highlights of March 24, 2017, be received for
information.
6. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
7. Notices of Motion
(a) Mayor Dawe
Re: Beacon Hall Flyover Request – Soldier On to St. Andrew’s
8. Motions
(a) Mayor Dawe
Re: By-law Number 5642-14 – Relating to the Keeping, Licensing and
Controlling of Animals in the Town of Aurora (deferred from Council
meeting of March 28, 2017)
(b) Councillor Gaertner
Re: Appreciating Diversity in Aurora
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9. Regional Report
York Regional Council Highlights – March 23, 2017 (deferred from Council meeting
of March 28, 2017)
Recommended:
That the Regional Report of March 23, 2017, be received for information.
10. New Business
11. Public Service Announcements
12. By-laws
13. Closed Session
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 April 11, 2017.
15. Adjournment
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Town of Aurora
General Committee Meeting Report
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Attendance
Council Members Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Abel, Humfryes, Kim (arrived
7:18 p.m.), Pirri, Thom, and Thompson
Members Absent Councillors Gaertner and Mrakas
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, Anca Mihail, Manager of Engineering
and Capital Delivery, Patricia De Sario, Town Solicitor, Samantha
Yew, Deputy Clerk, and Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Secretary
General Committee nominated Mayor Dawe as Chair in the absence of Councillor
Gaertner.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
General Committee consented to recess the meeting at 9:41 p.m. and reconvene the
meeting at 9:52 p.m.
General Committee consented to extend the hour past 10:30 p.m.
General Committee consented on a two-thirds vote to extend the hour past 11 p.m.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Item C1
Page 1 of 12
General Committee Meeting Report
Tuesday, April 4, 2017 Page 2 of 12
1. Approval of the Agenda
General Committee approved the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services,
with the following additions:
• Presentation (c) Laurie Mueller and Erin Hamilton, Sport Aurora; Re: Sport
Plan Progress and Report
• Delegation (a) Jamie Cole, Aurora King Baseball Association; Re: Baseball
Diamond Shortage
• Delegation (b) Jamie MacDonald, Music Aurora; Re: Canada 150 Celebrations
– New Summer Music Festival
• Delegation (c) Javed Khan, Aurora Chamber of Commerce, and Ron Weese,
Sport Aurora; Re: Music Aurora
• Item R9 – Report No. PRCS17-012 – Music Aurora
• Item R10 – Excerpt from Minutes – Central York Fire Services – Joint Council
Committee (JCC) Meeting of February 7, 2017, regarding the Consolidation
Study
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) Anca Mihail, Manager, Engineering and Capital Delivery
Re: Item R1 – IES17-015 – Ten-Year Capital Road Reconstruction
Program
General Committee consented on a two-thirds vote to waive the requirements of the
Procedure By-law to extend the time allowed for the presentation past ten minutes.
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Item C1
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General Committee Meeting Report
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Ms. Mihail delivered a presentation on pavement management, including
pavement management systems, pavement condition data collection and
processing, roads reconstruction and rehabilitation analysis, and next steps.
General Committee received and referred the comments of the presentation to
Item R1.
(b) Dan Elliott, Director of Financial Services - Treasurer
Re: Item R2 – FS17-003 – Joint Operations Centre (JOC) Project:
Financial Summary Report
General Committee consented on a two-thirds vote to waive the requirements of the
Procedure By-law to extend the time allowed for the presentation past ten minutes.
Mr. Elliott presented an overview of the JOC Project Financial Summary
Report, and highlighted key elements including land acquisition, budget
development, construction costs, funding sources, interim financing and costs
of debt, sale of Scanlon Court properties, and lessons learned.
General Committee received and referred the comments of the presentation to
Item R2.
(c) Laurie Mueller and Erin Hamilton, Sport Aurora
Re: Sport Plan Progress and Report
General Committee consented on a two-thirds vote to waive the requirements of the
Procedure By-law to extend the time allowed for the presentation past ten minutes.
Ms. Mueller and Ms. Hamilton presented an update on two of the deliverables
for Year One of the Aurora Sport Plan, and highlighted elements of Task 15 –
Access and Needs to Support Persons with a Disability, and Task 16 –
Barriers to Participation and Mechanisms to Increase Participation for
Residents of Low-income Backgrounds.
General Committee received the presentation for information.
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Item C1
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General Committee Meeting Report
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4. Delegations
(a) Jamie Cole, President, Aurora King Baseball Association
Re: Baseball Diamond Shortage
Mr. Cole presented background on the Aurora King Baseball Association,
including the challenges of growth and capacity, and expressed concern
regarding the shortage of baseball diamonds in Town.
General Committee received and referred the comments of the delegation to
staff.
(b) Jamie MacDonald, President, Music Aurora
Re: Canada 150 Celebrations – New Summer Music Festival
Mr. MacDonald presented background on Music Aurora. He provided a brief
overview of the new Aurora Summer Music Festival (ASMF) and asked that
the Town support the ASMF as a Canada 150 Town-sponsored event,
approve funding of $16,000, and approve the support of Town staff from
Communications and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services.
General Committee received and referred the comments of the delegation to
staff.
(c) Javed Khan, Aurora Chamber of Commerce, and Ron Weese, Sport
Aurora
Re: Music Aurora
Mr. Khan and Mr. Weese spoke in support of Music Aurora and the new
Aurora Summer Music Festival.
General Committee received and referred the comments of the delegation to
staff.
5. Consent Agenda
General Committee recommends:
That the following Consent Agenda items, C1 to C5 inclusive, be approved:
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Item C1
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General Committee Meeting Report
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C1. IES17-014 – Submission of Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
1. That Report No. IES17-014 be received for information.
C2. IES17-016 – Award of Tender IES 2016-103 – Closed Circuit Television
(CCTV) Sewer Inspection Services
1. That Report No. IES17-016 be received; and
2. That Tender No. IES 2016-103 for Capital Project No. 41011 – Closed
Circuit Television (CCTV) Sewer Inspection Services for sewer
inspection services at various locations in the Town of Aurora for one (1)
Year (with an option to renew for an additional two (2) one (1) year
periods), be awarded to Infrastructure Intelligence Services Inc. in the
amount of $134,460 excluding taxes; and
3. That the Director of Infrastructure and Environmental Services be
authorized to renew Tender IES 2016-103 for an additional two (2), one
(1) year periods, pending an annual analysis and satisfactory
performance review by the Director; 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.
C3. IES17-017 – Award of Tender 2017-26-IES – For the Reconstruction of
Brookland Avenue from Yonge Street to Banbury Court
1. That Report No. IES17-017 be received; and
2. That Tender No. 2017-26-IES for the reconstruction of Brookland
Avenue, from Yonge Street to Banbury Court, be awarded to MGI
Construction Corp. in the amount of $1,567,450.35, excluding taxes; and
3. 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.
Council Meeting Agenda
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Item C1
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General Committee Meeting Report
Tuesday, April 4, 2017 Page 6 of 12
C4. PRCS17-011 – Purchase Order Increase for Summer Camp Bussing
1. That Report No. PRCS17-011 be received; and
2. That the option to renew the Student Transportation of Canada contract
be exercised for the third and final year of the Contract ending December
31, 2017; and
3. That Purchase Order No. 957 be increased by $40,000, excluding taxes,
to a total of $103,547, excluding taxes, to accommodate bussing for
2017.
C5. PBS17-020 – Planning Applications Status List
1. That Report No. PBS17-020 be received for information.
Carried
6. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
General Committee consented to consider Items R9 and R2 prior to consideration of
Item R1.
R1. IES17-015 – Ten-Year Capital Road Reconstruction Program
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. IES17-015 be received; and
2. That a service standard be approved whereby the road network be
maintained at a Pavement Quality Index (PQI) score of 65 (“Fair”), on
average; and
3. That the Town’s 2018 operating and ten-year capital plans for the
Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (R&R) of its road network, as well as
the Asset Management Plan (AMP), be updated to align with a service
standard of maintaining a Pavement Quality Index (PQI) of 65 (“Fair”), on
average.
Carried
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R2. FS17-003 – Joint Operations Centre (JOC) Project: Financial Summary
Report
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. FS17-003 and Report No. IES17-001 (Attachment #3)
be received; and
2. That the overspending of $103,027 on Capital Project No. 34217 be
funded as set out in Report No. FS17-003, and that the capital project be
closed; and
3. That the JOC Financial Monitoring Task Force Committee previously
established by Council be disbanded; and
4. That the outstanding items be referred to future capital budgets.
Carried
R3. FS17-014 – Proposed Changes to Regional Property Tax Ratios
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. FS17-014 be received; and
2. That the Town of Aurora supports revenue neutral tax ratios when the
matter is considered by York Region at its Committee of the Whole
meeting of April 13, 2017.
Carried
R4. FS17-015 – Results of Tax Sale Held April 23, 2015
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. FS17-015 be received; and
2. That the Treasurer be authorized to write off the outstanding property tax
balances as uncollectible, and vest the parcel of land, Property Roll
number 1946-000-096-70000-0000, that was not sold in the Tax Sale of
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General Committee Meeting Report
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April 23, 2015, and that this parcel of land be offered for sale to the
abutting landowners.
Carried
R5. CS17-001 – Council Chambers and Holland Room Use Policy
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. CS17-001 be received; and
2. That Policy No. CORP-13 – Council Chambers and Holland Room Use,
be approved; and
3. That the 2017 Fees and Charges By-law be amended to include the
associated staff resourcing fee for Council Chambers and Holland Room
bookings; and
4. That the attached list of Town Council Events be approved.
Carried
R6. CS17-006 – Vacant Buildings Registry
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. CS17-006 be received; and
2. That a Vacant Buildings Registry By-law be enacted at a future Council
meeting.
Carried
R7. FS17-006 – 2018 Town of Aurora Budget Workplan
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. FS17-006 be received; and
2. That the proposed 2018 budget workplan be approved; and
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General Committee Meeting Report
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3. That the handling of requests for funding, assistance or services in kind
received during the budget year outside of the planned special Budget
Committee consultation meeting be referred back to staff for a more-
detailed report back to Council.
Carried as amended
R8. PRCS17-009 – Property Use Agreement – St. Andrew’s College Soccer
Fields
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PRCS17-009 be received; and
2. That a License Agreement for the 2017 playing season for the use of
soccer fields owned by St. Andrew’s College be approved; and
3. That the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services be
authorized to execute the 2017 License Agreement, including any and all
documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to same; and
4. That, going forward, the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural
Services be authorized to renew the License Agreement on an annual
basis, provided that there is no financial impact to the Town, with the
Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services being authorized to
execute the necessary renewal Agreements, including any and all
documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to same.
Carried
R9. PRCS17-012 – Music Aurora
General Committee consented to vote on each clause of the main motion as amended
separately.
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PRCS17-012 be received.
Carried
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General Committee Meeting Report
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2. That a one-time event grant in the amount of $16,000 be provided to
Music Aurora for its planned music event at Town Park on August 5,
2017, to be funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund.
Defeated
3. That the Permit fee be waived in the amount of $599.
Carried
4. That, if Town funding is approved, a detailed financial accounting of
the event be provided to Council upon completion of the event.
Carried
R10. Excerpt from Minutes – Central York Fire Services – Joint Council
Committee (JCC) Meeting of February 7, 2017, regarding the
Consolidation Study
General Committee recommends:
1. That the Excerpt from Minutes – Central York Fire Services – Joint
Council Committee (JCC) Meeting of February 7, 2017, and Joint Chief
Administrative Officers (Newmarket & Aurora) & CYFS Fire Chief,
Corporate Services Report – Financial Services 2017-05 dated January
24, 2017, regarding the Consolidation Study, be received for information
purposes; and
2. That the consolidation of Central York Fire Services (CYFS) with
Richmond Hill Fire and Emergency Services (RHFES) not be pursued, as
there is not a sufficient business case for CYFS at this time; and
3. That staff continue to identify, report on, and implement efficiencies
through partnerships with neighbouring municipalities relative to Fire
Services; and
4. That JCC provide any further direction relative to Fire Services; and
5. That Richmond Hill be so advised of the recommendations of Newmarket
and Aurora Councils.
Carried
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Item C1
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General Committee Meeting Report
Tuesday, April 4, 2017 Page 11 of 12
7. Notices of Motion
(a) Councillor Gaertner
Re: Appreciating Diversity in Aurora
Whereas Aurora is a community that values inclusion, acceptance and
diversity; and
Whereas the Town Council affirms that diversity is welcome and serves to
make our community stronger; and
Whereas we want to send a strong message that we reject intolerance based
on race, religion, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation; and
Whereas respect and acceptance for our differences are fostered by
knowledge and understanding; and
Whereas the Town of Aurora has the capability to use its communication tools
to provide information and foster positive conversations about our diversity;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That the Town utilize
communications opportunities to provide information, share knowledge
and promote events that celebrate the values of inclusion, acceptance and
diversity; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That the Town’s social media platforms be used to
celebrate and recognize key community and global events that further
LGBTQ rights, human rights, and serve to assist in the elimination of
discrimination of any kind. These events include—but are not limited to—
Pride Week, the Town of Aurora Multicultural Festival, International Day
for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Black History Month, Asian
Heritage Month, and International Women’s Day.
8. New Business
None
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General Committee Meeting Report
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9. Closed Session
None
10. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 11:04 p.m.
_________________________________ _________________________________
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor Samantha Yew, Deputy Clerk
The report of the General Committee meeting of April 4, 2017, is subject to final
approval and Council endorsement of the recommendations on April 11, 2017.
Council Meeting Agenda
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Item C1
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Town of Aurora
Council Meeting Minutes
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Attendance
Council Members Mayor Dawe (departed 9:07 p.m.) in the Chair; Councillors Abel,
Humfryes, Kim, Mrakas, Pirri, and Thompson
Members Absent Councillors Gaertner and Thom
Other Attendees Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, Techa van
Leeuwen, Director of Corporate Services, Dan Elliott, Director of
Financial Services, Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and
Building Services, Al Downey, Director of Parks, Recreation and
Cultural 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 p.m.
On a motion of Councillor Mrakas seconded by Councillor Thompson, Council
consented to recess the meeting at 9:07 p.m. On a motion of Councillor Mrakas
seconded by Councillor Kim, Council consented to reconvene the meeting at 9:17 p.m.
Deputy Mayor Abel assumed the Chair at 9:17 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
On a motion of Councillor Mrakas seconded by Councillor Pirri, Council consented on a
two-thirds vote to waive the requirements of the Procedure By-law to allow the addition
of Delegations (d) and (e).
Council Meeting Agenda
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Item C2
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Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 Page 2 of 21
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, with the following additions,
be approved:
• Delegation (c) Kent Taylor, Taylor Design Group Inc.; Re: Item R2 – Summary
of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2017-02; Re: Heritage Advisory
Committee Meeting Minutes of February 13, 2017
• Delegation (d) Bob Lepp, Resident; Re: Item R2 – Summary of Committee
Recommendations Report No. 2017-02; Re: Parks, Recreation and Cultural
Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 16, 2017
• Delegation (e) Helen Clarke, Resident; Re: Item R2 – Summary of Committee
Recommendations Report No. 2017-02; Re: Parks, Recreation and Cultural
Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 16, 2017
Carried
2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
Councillor Mrakas declared a pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act respecting Motion (c) Councillor Thompson, Re: York University GO
Train Station, as a family member works at York University and is a regular user of
the GO Train Station.
3. Presentations
(a) Nick Spensieri, Director, Corridor Infrastructure, and Erin Moroz,
Director, Communications and Community Relations, Metrolinx
Re: Update on Metrolinx Projects and GO Expansion Plans
On a motion of Councillor Thompson seconded by Councillor Kim, Council consented
on a two-thirds vote to waive the requirements of the Procedure By-law to extend the
time allowed for the presentation past ten minutes.
Mr. Spensieri and Ms. Moroz presented an update on the GO Expansion
Program including an overview of the Barrie Corridor Program, planned
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
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Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 Page 3 of 21
service improvements, electrification, new track and stations, infrastructure in
Aurora, level crossings and grade separations, and community engagement.
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the presentation be received for information.
Carried
4. Delegations
(a) Klaus Wehrenberg, Resident
Re: Metrolinx – Trail Crossings
Mr. Wehrenberg stated that Aurora is strongly pro-trails and referenced survey
statistics that show high support for a trails infrastructure in Aurora. He
expressed concern regarding the lack of commitment from Metrolinx to invest
in grade-separated trail crossings, as demonstrated at public meetings and in
a level crossing strategy report prepared by Metrolinx in February.
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
That the comments of the delegation be received for information.
Carried
(b) Reg Chappell, representing Ducks Swimming, Sport Aurora
Re: Item R2 – Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No.
2017-02; Re: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory
Committee Meeting Minutes of February 16, 2017
Mr. Chappell noted that most of the current sports facilities in Aurora are at
capacity and the population growth is ahead of past planning expectations. He
expressed support for the recommendation of the Parks, Recreation and
Cultural Services Committee to move forward the discussions for a new, multi-
purpose sports facility, and made suggestions to facilitate community input.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Item C2
Page 3 of 21
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 Page 4 of 21
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item R2.
Carried
(c) Kent Taylor, Taylor Design Group Inc.
Re: Item R2 – Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No.
2017-02; Re: Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of
February 13, 2017
Mr. Taylor expressed support for the recommendation in the Heritage Advisory
Committee Meeting Minutes of February 13, 2017, respecting Item 1, HAC17-
001 – Request to Demolish a Property on the Aurora Register of Properties of
Cultural Heritage Value or Interest, 14574 Leslie Street.
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item R2.
Carried
(d) Bob Lepp, Resident
Re: Item R2 – Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No.
2017-02; Re: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory
Committee Meeting Minutes of February 16, 2017
Mr. Lepp expressed concerns regarding the off-leash dog park with respect to
the gate, fencing, ground cover, safety issues, maintenance, and parking lot.
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item R2.
Carried
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Item C2
Page 4 of 21
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 Page 5 of 21
(e) Helen Clarke, Resident
Re: Item R2 – Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No.
2017-02; Re: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory
Committee Meeting Minutes of February 16, 2017
Ms. Clarke spoke in support of the leash-free dog park and the
recommendation of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory
Committee. She acknowledged some of the issues and improvements to be
made respecting fencing, wood chips, maintenance, parking lot, lighting,
water, and accessibility. Ms. Clarke further noted that volunteers play a vital
role in maintaining the park.
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item R2.
Carried
5. Consent Agenda
Council consented to consider Item C7, Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
Minutes of March 1, 2017, under the Regular Agenda section as Item R3.
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the following Consent Agenda item be approved:
C1. General Committee Meeting Report of March 21, 2017
1. That the General Committee meeting report of March 21, 2017, be
received and the following recommendations carried by the Committee
approved.
(C1) FS17-008 – Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for
Members of Council, Committees and Local Boards
1. That Report No. FS17-008 be received for information.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Item C2
Page 5 of 21
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 Page 6 of 21
(C2) PRCS17-005 – Aurora Town Park Building Roof and Painting
Maintenance for the Bandshell and Washroom
1. That Report No. PRCS17-005 be received; and
2. That this report satisfy Council’s conditional budget approval for
Capital Project No. 73190 Town Park Bandshell and Washroom
Building Roof and Painting Maintenance; and
3. That staff be authorized to proceed with Capital Project No. 73190
Town Park Bandshell and Washroom Building Roof and Painting
Maintenance.
(C3) PBS17-011 – Request for Street Name Approval, BG Properties
Aurora Inc., 14222, 14314, 14358 and 14378 Yonge
Street, File Number: CDM-2016-03, Related File
Numbers: SUB-2012-03, ZBA-2012-16
1. That Report No. PBS17-011 be received; and
2. That the following street names be approved for the proposed
private roads within the approved Plan of Condominium, CDM-
2016-03:
Street “A” Butternut Ridge Trail
Street “B” Cannon Valley Court
Street “C” Cottonwood Hollow Court
(C4) PBS17-014 – Request for Street Name Approval, Leslie-Wellington
Developments Inc., 1289 Wellington Street East, File
Number: SUB-2016-01, Related File Numbers: OPA-
2016-01, ZBA-2016-03
1. That Report No. PBS17-014 be received; and
2. That the following street names be approved for the proposed roads
within the approved Plan of Subdivision, SUB-2016-01:
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Street “A” Kaleia Avenue
Street “B” Touch Gold Crescent
Street “C” Botelho Circle
(C5) Finance Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of January 25, 2017
1. That the Finance Advisory Committee meeting minutes of January
25, 2017, be received for information.
(C6) Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 1,
2017
1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
February 1, 2017, be received for information.
(C7) Governance Review Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Minutes of
February 10, 2017
1. That the Governance Review Ad Hoc Committee meeting minutes
of February 10, 2017, be received for information.
(C8) Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes of February 22, 2017
1. That the Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee
meeting minutes of February 22, 2017, be received for information.
(C9) Finance Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 22, 2017
1. That the Finance Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February
22, 2017, be received for information.
(R1) FS17-005 – 2017 Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Operations
and Rates Budget
1. That Report No. FS17-005 be received; and
2. That the 2017 combined Water, Wastewater and Stormwater
budget of $22,620,969 be approved; and
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3. That the 2017 retail water rate of $2.29 per cubic meter and the
retail wastewater rate of $2.04 per cubic meter of water be
approved; and
4. That the 2017 flat rate stormwater charge of $5.01 per unit per
month for residential and condominium properties and $63.63 per
unit per month for metered non-residential commercial/industrial
and multi-residential properties be approved; and
5. That the new approved retail water, retail wastewater and
stormwater charge rates become effective for all billings issued by
the Town on or after May 1, 2017, and be retroactive for all
consumption newly billed on such billings; and
6. That the 2017 bulk water purchase rate of $4.33 per cubic meter
dispensed effective May 1, 2017 be approved; and
7. That the necessary by-law be enacted to implement the 2017 retail
water rate, retail wastewater rate, stormwater charge and bulk water
purchase rate.
(R2) IES17-009 – Water Meter Replacement Program Contract Renewal
Additional Information
1. That Report No. IES17-009 be received; and
2. That WAMCO be awarded the contract for the replacement of up to
1,500 meters in 2017 at a cost of up to $502,500 excluding taxes
under the single source provisions of the Purchasing By-law, and the
Director of Infrastructure and Environmental Services be authorized
to renew the contract with WAMCO for 2018 and 2019 pending an
annual analysis and performance review by the Director; and
3. That the Director of Infrastructure and Environmental Services be
authorized to execute the necessary agreements, including any and
all documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to
same.
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(R3) FS17-007 – Development Charges Forecast for JOC and Firehall
Projects
1. That Report No. FS17-007 be received; and
2. That the construction phase of the Fire Station 4-5 Capital Project
No. 21006 be funded as set out in Report No. FS17-001, with the
final budget and funding to be approved at time of construction
tender award.
(R4) PRCS17-007 – Amendments to the 2017 Fees and Charges By-law
1. That Report No. PRCS17-007 be received; and
2. That a by-law be enacted to amend Schedule “D” of the 2017 Fees
and Charges By-law.
(R5) PRCS17-006 – Tax Exempt Status for Sports Dome and Tennis
Dome
1. That Report No. PRCS17-006, Tax Exempt Status for Sports Dome
and Tennis Dome, be referred back to staff for consideration of
Council’s comments and to bring back a separate report on each
facility providing further information.
(R6) IES17-010 – Award of Tender 2017-06-IES – For the
Reconstruction of Algonquin Crescent and Haida
Drive from Algonquin Crescent to Aurora Heights
Drive
1. That Report No. IES17-010 be received; and
2. That Tender 2017-06-IES – For the reconstruction of Algonquin
Crescent and Haida Drive from Algonquin Crescent to Aurora
Heights Drive be awarded to Mar-King Construction Company
Limited in the amount of $1,456,100.51, excluding taxes; and
3. 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.
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(R7) IES17-011 – Replacement of Shell and Tube Brine Chillers in the
McAlpine Ford and McAlpine Lincoln Arenas at the
Aurora Community Centre
1. That Report No. IES17-011 be received; and
2. That a single source contract for the replacement of the shell and
tube brine chillers in both McAlpine Ford and McAlpine Lincoln
arenas at the Aurora Community Centre (ACC) be awarded to
CIMCO Refrigeration in the amount of $367,480, excluding taxes.
(R8) IES17-013 – LED Lighting for the SARC and ACC Facilities
1. That Report No. IES17-013 be received; and
2. That a single source contract for LED lighting for the pool and the
two (2) arenas in the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (SARC)
building be awarded to Conrad Lighting Solutions in the amount of
$281,306 excluding taxes; and
3. That a single source Contract for LED lighting for the two (2) arenas
in the Aurora Community Centre (ACC) building be awarded to
Conrad Lighting Solutions in the amount of $157,892 excluding
taxes.
(R9) PBS17-018 – Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Site
Plan, Marie Debono, 24 Larmont Street, Part of Lot
12, South Side of Wellington Street, Registered Plan
68, File Numbers: ZBA-2016-10, SP-2016-07
1. That Report No. PBS17-018 be received; and
2. That the Application to Amend the Zoning By-law File Number ZBA-
2016-10 (Marie Debono), to rezone the subject lands from “Special
Mixed Density Residential (R5) Zone” to “Special Mixed Density
Residential (R5) Exception Zone” to allow a business and
professional office be approved; and
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3. That Site Plan Application File Number SP-2016-07 (Marie Debono)
to permit development of the subject lands for a business and
professional office be approved; and
4. That the implementing Zoning By-law Amendment be presented at
a future Council meeting; and
5. 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.
(R10) PRCS17-008 – Engagement of a Design Architect and Scheduling
for the new Central York Fire Services Fire Hall,
Headquarters, and Training Centre
1. That Report No. PRCS17-008 be received; and
2. That RFP PRCS 2017-47 for Design and Project Management
Services for the Construction of a Fire Hall (4-5) be awarded to
Thomas Brown Architects Inc. in the amount of $600,000, excluding
disbursements and taxes; and
3. That staff be authorized to proceed with the Design Phase; 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
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
That the following Consent Agenda items be approved:
C2. Council Meeting Minutes of February 28, 2017
1. That the Council meeting minutes of February 28, 2017, be adopted as
printed and circulated.
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C3. Council Closed Session Minutes of February 28, 2017
1. That the Council Closed Session minutes of February 28, 2017, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
C4. Council Closed Session Public Minutes of February 28, 2017
1. That the Council Closed Session Public minutes of February 28, 2017,
be adopted as printed and circulated.
C5. FS17-017 – Additional Information to Report No. IES17-013 – LED
Lighting for the SARC and ACC Facilities
1. That Report No. FS17-017 be received for information.
C8. Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 13, 2017
1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February 13,
2017, be received for information.
C9. Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of March 6, 2017
1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of March 6,
2017, be received for information.
C10. Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes of February 16, 2017
1. That the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee
meeting minutes of February 16, 2017, be received for information.
Carried
C6. Memorandum from Mayor Dawe, Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority Board Meeting Highlights of February 24, 2017
Motion to defer
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
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That Item C6, Memorandum from Mayor Dawe, Re: Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of February 24, 2017, be
deferred to the Council meeting of April 11, 2017.
Motion to defer
Carried
6. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
Items were discussed in the following order: R2 (tabled), R3 (formerly C7), R1, and
R2 (removed from table).
R1. CS17-008 – Magna Golf Club – Fireworks Display
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
1. That Report No. CS17-008 be received; and
2. That the setting off of a Fireworks Display to honour a local business
man at a birthday celebration at the Magna Golf Club on April 1, 2017,
between 8:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., be approved.
Carried
R2. Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2017-02
On a motion of Councillor Abel seconded by Councillor Pirri, Council consented to
consider Item R2 following consideration of Delegation (e). Council requested to
consider each Committee in the Summary separately.
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
1. That Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2017-02 be
received; and
2. That the Committee recommendations contained within this report
respecting the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory
Committee Meeting Minutes of February 16, 2017, be approved.
Carried
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On a motion of Councillor Pirri seconded by Councillor Mrakas, Council consented to
table Item R2 prior to consideration of the Consent Agenda. On a motion of Councillor
Pirri seconded by Councillor Mrakas, Council consented to remove Item R2 from the
table following consideration of Item R1.
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
1. That the Committee recommendations contained within this report
respecting the Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Minutes of March
1, 2017, be approved, including the amended recommendation under
Delegation (e) Jamie MacDonald, Music Aurora, Re: Canada 150 Music
Festival, which now reads “That staff be directed to work with Music
Aurora and report back to the Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee.”; and
2. That the Committee recommendations contained within this report
respecting the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February
13, 2017, and March 6, 2017, be approved.
Carried
R3. Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Minutes of March 1, 2017
Council considered Item R3 (formerly Item C7) prior to consideration of Item R1.
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Kim
1. That the Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee meeting minutes of March 1,
2017, be received for information.
Amendment
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the recommendation under Delegation (e) Jamie MacDonald, Music
Aurora, Re: Canada 150 Music Festival, be amended by deleting the
words “and investigate the feasibility of creating a summer music
festival,” so that the recommendation will read “That staff be directed to
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work with Music Aurora and report back to the Canada 150 Ad Hoc
Committee.”
Carried
Main motion as amended
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Kim
1. That the Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee meeting minutes of March 1,
2017, be received; and
2. That the recommendation under Delegation (e) Jamie MacDonald,
Music Aurora, Re: Canada 150 Music Festival, be amended to read
“That staff be directed to work with Music Aurora and report back to
the Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee.”
On a recorded vote the main motion as amended
Carried
Yeas: 5 Nays: 1
Voting Yeas: Councillors Abel, Humfryes, Kim,
Mrakas, and Thompson
Voting Nays: Councillor Pirri
Absent: Councillors Gaertner, Thom, and Mayor
Dawe
7. Notices of Motion
None
8. Motions
(a) Councillor Mrakas
Re: By-law Right-of-Entry Powers
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
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Whereas the provinces of Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan all require that
bylaw officers give reasonable notice before showing up on private property;
and
Whereas they must then seek a warrant if the property owner does not give
permission for them to take a look about;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff report back to Council
with a notification process to private property owners where rights of entry
to properties will be exercised; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That the staff report shall identify protocols where
immediate access to property is required, to ensure public health and
safety, and protection of property and/or the environment.
Amendment
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the main motion be amended by inserting the following clause after
the first clause:
Be It Further Resolved That staff provide the options available for
when a property owner refuses permission or is absent, including the
option of requiring a warrant, to ensure public health and safety, and
protection of property and/or the environment.
Carried
Main motion as amended
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff report back to Council
with a notification process to private property owners where rights of entry
to properties will be exercised; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That staff provide the options available for
when a property owner refuses permission or is absent, including the
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option of requiring a warrant, to ensure public health and safety, and
protection of property and/or the environment; and
3. Be It Further Resolved That the staff report shall identify protocols where
immediate access to property is required, to ensure public health and
safety, and protection of property and/or the environment.
On a recorded vote the main motion as amended
Carried
Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Voting Yeas: Councillors Abel, Humfryes, Kim,
Mrakas, Pirri, and Thompson
Voting Nays: None
Absent: Councillors Gaertner, Thom, and Mayor
Dawe
(b) Mayor Dawe
Re: By-law Number 5642-14 – Relating to the Keeping, Licensing and
Controlling of Animals in the Town of Aurora
Motion to defer
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That Motion (b) Mayor Dawe, Re: By-law Number 5642-14 – Relating to the
Keeping, Licensing and Controlling of Animals in the Town of Aurora, be deferred
to the Council meeting of April 11, 2017.
Motion to defer
Carried
(c) Councillor Thompson
Re: York University GO Train Station
On a motion of Councillor Thompson seconded by Councillor Abel, Council consented
to consider Motion (c) following Presentation (a).
Councillor Mrakas did not participate in the discussion or voting on this item.
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Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
Whereas Metrolinx is discussing the potential closure of the York University
GO Train Station; and
Whereas the York University GO Train Station has been operating for 14 years
and provides an essential transit access point to York’s Keele Campus and the
businesses surrounding the area; and
Whereas York University has more than 53,000 students and 14,000 staff and
faculty members who commute daily to the Keele Campus; and
Whereas York University’s Secondary Plan predicts significant future growth
with up to 24,500 new residents and over 20,000 new jobs on the land
surrounding the University; and
Whereas the University has implemented many initiatives to reduce the use of
single-occupant vehicles including a dedicated shuttle bus service between the
Keele campus and the York University GO Train Station;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That a letter be sent to Metrolinx
requesting that it not close the York University GO Train Station on
Canarctic Drive; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That a copy of the letter be sent to our local MPP’s
office, Regional Council, York University and all municipalities within York
Region and along the Barrie rail corridor.
On a recorded vote the motion
Carried
Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Voting Yeas: Councillors Abel, Humfryes, Kim, Pirri,
Thompson, and Mayor Dawe
Voting Nays: None
Absent: Councillors Gaertner, Mrakas, and
Thom
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9. Regional Report
York Regional Council Highlights – March 23, 2017
Motion to defer
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the Regional Report of March 23, 2017, be deferred to the Council meeting of
April 11, 2017.
Motion to defer
Carried
10. New Business
Councillor Pirri noted that the federal budget was recently announced and many of
the issues for which FCM (Federation of Canadian Municipalities) advocated were
addressed, including investments, affordable housing, and transit. He advised that
the FCM report would be brought forward to Council when available.
Councillor Mrakas noted that the federal government has decided to cut the non-
refundable public transit tax credit.
11. Public Service Announcements
Deputy Mayor Abel extended a reminder that Aurora’s Easter Egg Hunt will be held
on Saturday, April 15, 2017, at the Aurora Seniors’ Centre from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
12. By-laws
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the following by-laws be enacted:
(a) 5964-17 Being a By-law to exempt Block 13 on Plan 65M-4467 from Part-Lot
Control (Country Wide Homes at Aurora Inc.).
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(b) 5965-17 Being a By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 13.
(c) 5966-17 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law Number 2213-78, as
amended (Cwenar & Worthman – 19-21 Machell Avenue).
(d) 5967-17 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 5870-16, to appoint
Municipal By-law Enforcement Officers and Property Standards
Officers for The Corporation of the Town of Aurora.
(e) 5968-17 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 5920-16 to govern the
proceedings of Council and Committee meetings of the Town of
Aurora.
(f) 5969-17 Being a By-law to appoint a Clerk and to delegate certain authority to
the Clerk on behalf of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora.
Carried
13. Closed Session
None
14. Confirming By-law
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
That the following confirming by-law be enacted:
5970-17 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from a Council
Meeting on March 28, 2017.
Carried
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15. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the meeting be adjourned at 10:21 p.m.
Carried
_________________________________ _________________________________
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor Samantha Yew, Deputy Clerk
The minutes of the Council meeting of March 28, 2017, are subject to final approval by
Council on April 11, 2017.
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Town of Aurora
Council Public Planning
Meeting Minutes
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Attendance
Council Members Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Abel, Humfryes, Kim,
Mrakas, Pirri, Thom, and Thompson
Members Absent Councillor Gaertner
Other Attendees Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and Building Services, Glen
Letman, Manager of Development Planning, Marty Rokos,
Planner, 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 8:48 p.m. and reconvened at 8:56 p.m.
On a motion of Councillor Thompson seconded by Councillor Kim, Council consented to
extend the hour past 10:30 p.m.
On a motion of Councillor Pirri seconded by Councillor Mrakas, Council consented on a
two-thirds vote to waive the requirements of the Procedure By-law to allow for a two-
thirds vote to extend the hour past 11 p.m.
On a motion of Councillor Pirri seconded by Councillor Mrakas, Council consented on a
two-thirds vote to extend the hour past 11 p.m.
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1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
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. Planning Applications
Mayor Dawe outlined the procedures that would be followed in the conduct of the
public meeting. The Deputy Clerk confirmed that the appropriate notice had been
given in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Planning Act.
1. PBS17-017 – Applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-
law Amendment, Aurora United Church, 15186 Yonge
Street, 55, 57, and 57A Temperance Street, 12 and 16 Tyler
Street, File Numbers: OPA-2016-05 and ZBA-2016-13
Planning Staff
Mr. Glen Letman, Manager of Development Planning, presented an overview
of the application and staff report respecting the proposed Official Plan and
Zoning By-law amendments to allow the redevelopment of the subject lands
for a two-storey church and a nine-storey, tiered, 159-unit retirement residence
with three vehicular access points and 133 parking spaces. He noted that the
proposed Official Plan amendment to Schedule B3 would allow an increase in
building height from five storeys to nine storeys and apply specific build-to
policies to ensure approved development form, while the Zoning By-law
amendment proposes to rezone the subject lands from ‘Institutional (I) Zone’
and ‘Central Commercial (C2) Zone’ to ‘Institutional (I-X) Exception Zone’ to
allow an increase in building height and site specific performance standards to
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accommodate the place of worship and 159-unit retirement residence. Mr.
Letman further noted that the subject lands are comprised of five properties,
which are within the ‘Downtown Area’ policy designation of the Aurora
Promenade Secondary Plan.
Consultant
Ms. Sarah Millar, Associate and Manager of Planning and Development,
Fotenn, and Mr. Robert Murphy, A. Robert Murphy Architect Incorporated,
presented an overview of the Applications and proposed redevelopment,
including site statistics, policy and regulatory review, site context, project
objectives, considerations, anticipated timeline, and development outcomes.
Public Comments
Aurora residents, including David Cabianca, Emily Crawley, Angela Daust, Michael
Evans, Steve Falk, Brigitta Gamm, David Hanna, Troy Hourie, Richard Klopfer,
Emma Kerswill, Eric McCartney, Tanya Pietrangelo, Dave Pressley, Judy
Sherman, and Jessica Weaver, provided the following comments:
• Support for church development proposal
• Support for retirement residence development proposal in partnership with
church
• Preference for four-to-six-storey retirement residence
• Preference for retail on Yonge Street rather than parking garage entrance
• Suggestions regarding north façade and incorporation of church architectural
elements of previous church design
• Concern regarding proposed modern architecture and compatibility with the
charm and character of the heritage area
• Concern regarding growth replicating that of North York
• Concern regarding residence size, and number and type of units
• Concern regarding residence height and setbacks which will have a negative
impact on the character of the historic downtown core
• Concern regarding privacy and shadowing
• Concern regarding increased traffic
• Concern regarding impact on creek, animals and birds
• Concern regarding proposed glass exterior and risk to birds
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• Concern regarding lack of parking for churchgoers, staff, residents, and
visitors
• Concern regarding subject lands being filled from lot line to lot line, lack of
green space, and streetscape; not a transitional setback to street
• Concern regarding safety risks in the event of evacuation of nine storeys
• Opposition to development proposal
Consultant
Ms. Millar and Mr. Murphy, with assistance from Mr. Carl Bray, Carl Bray &
Associates Inc., and Mr. Richard Pernicky, Cole Engineering Group Ltd.,
responded to the concerns regarding the proposed architecture, glass exterior
and bird-friendly glass, parking, green space, number of residence units and
size, setbacks, height, intensification, traffic, and heritage.
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
1. That Report No. PBS17-017 be received; and
2. That staff be directed to report back to another Public Planning meeting
addressing the issues that were raised at this Public Planning meeting.
Carried
2. PBS17-022 – Application for Zoning By-law Amendment, Nunzio Grossi,
7, 15, and 19 Cousins Drive, Lots 25, 26, and 27, Registered
Plan 340, File Number: ZBA-2015-12
Planning Staff
Mr. Marty Rokos, Planner, presented an overview of the application and staff
report respecting the proposal to rezone the subject lands from “Detached
Dwelling Second Density (R2) Zone” to “Detached Dwelling Second Density
(R2-X) Exception Zone” to allow for site specific frontage, interior side yard
and accessory building setback provisions, to allow for the creation of two
additional lots. He noted that this application was first considered at a Public
Planning meeting in December 2015 and minor revisions have been made to
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the proposal. Mr. Rokos further noted that the subject lands are located within
the “Stable Neighbourhoods” designation and a future consent application
would be required for Committee of Adjustment approval.
Consultant
Mr. Michael Monette, Planning Consultant, clarified that the lot frontage of 10.5
metres applies only to the retained house and the other four lots would be 11.3
metres. He highlighted elements of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
and acknowledged the concerns regarding number of lots and lot size,
compatibility, parking, and traffic. Mr. Monette suggested that the application
represents modest intensification, is in full compliance with the Official Plan,
and is reasonable within the context of the neighbourhood.
Public Comments
Aurora residents, including Jean-Marc Langlais, Adrian Mason, Terry Miller, Brian
Peck, Dave Pressley, and Susan Tucker, provided the following comments:
• Concern regarding apparent disregard for feedback provided at previous
public meeting
• Concern regarding insignificant changes to application
• Concern regarding compatibility and density
• Concern regarding lot width, lot coverage, setbacks, and grading
• Concern regarding unreasonable variances
• Concern regarding construction timeline
• Concern regarding existing shed setback
• Preference for maximum of four lots rather than five lots
• Opposition to proposal
Consultant
Mr. Monette addressed the concerns regarding the home concepts and
compatibility, R2 exceptions, lot size, lot coverage, setbacks, existing shed,
grading, and revisions to the plan.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Item C3
Page 5 of 7
Council Public Planning Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, March 22, 2017 Page 6 of 7
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
1. That Report No. PBS17-022 be received; and
2. That the Application for Zoning By-law Amendment be denied as the
application is not compatible with the surrounding neighbourhood and
does not conform with the ‘Stable Neighbourhoods’ policies of the Official
Plan.
On a recorded vote the motion
Carried
Yeas: 6 Nays: 2
Voting Yeas: Councillors Humfryes, Kim, Mrakas,
Thom, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe
Voting Nays: Councillors Abel and Pirri
Absent: Councillor Gaertner
4. Confirming By-law
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the following confirming by-law be enacted:
5963-17 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from a
Council Public Planning Meeting on March 22, 2017.
Carried
5. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the meeting be adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
Carried
Council Meeting Agenda
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Item C3
Page 6 of 7
Council Public Planning Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, March 22, 2017 Page 7 of 7
_________________________________ _________________________________
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor Samantha Yew, Deputy Clerk
The minutes of the Council Public Planning meeting of March 22, 2017, are subject to
final approval by Council on April 11, 2017.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Item C3
Page 7 of 7
Town of Aurora
Council Closed Session
Public Minutes
Leksand Room
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Attendance
Council Members Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Abel, Humfryes, Mrakas,
Pirri, Thom, and Thompson
Members Absent Councillors Gaertner and Kim
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 5:50 p.m.
Council consented to recess at 5:51 p.m. to resolve into a Closed Session.
Council reconvened into open session at 6:11 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Abel
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
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Page 1 of 6
Council Closed Session Public Minutes
Tuesday, March 21, 2017 Page 2 of 3
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 Humfryes
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: Appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board Re: Ashlen
Holdings Inc. – Prehearing Conference Update
Carried
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
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: Appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board Re:
Ashlen Holdings Inc. – Prehearing Conference Update
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Thom
That the confidential direction to legal counsel in respect to Appeal to the Ontario
Municipal Board Re: Ashlen Holdings Inc. – Prehearing Conference Update, be
confirmed.
On a recorded vote the motion
Carried
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Council Closed Session Public Minutes
Tuesday, March 21, 2017 Page 3 of 3
Yeas: 6 Nays: 1
Voting Yeas: Councillors Abel, Humfryes, Mrakas,
Thom, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe
Voting Nays: Councillor Pirri
Absent: Councillors Gaertner and Kim
4. By-laws
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Thom
That the following confirming by-law be enacted:
5962-17 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from a Council
Closed Session Meeting on March 21, 2017.
Carried
5. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the meeting be adjourned at 6:12 p.m.
Carried
_________________________________ _________________________________
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor Samantha Yew, Deputy Clerk
The public minutes of the Council Closed Session of March 21, 2017, are subject to final
approval by Council on April 11, 2017.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
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Page 3 of 6
Town of Aurora
Council Closed Session
Public Minutes
Holland Room
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Attendance
Council Members Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Abel, Humfryes, Pirri, Thom,
and Thompson
Members Absent Councillors Gaertner, Kim, and Mrakas
Other Attendees Doug Nadorozny, CAO, Patricia De Sario, Town Solicitor
(Departed 6 p.m.), and Samantha Yew, Deputy Clerk
The Chair called the meeting to order at 5:50 p.m.
Council consented to recess at 5:51 p.m. to resolve into a Closed Session.
Council reconvened into open session at 6:19 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Thom
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, with the following addition, be
approved:
• Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including a Town or Local
Board employee (section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001); Re: Verbal
Update from CAO, Re: Personnel Matter
Carried
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Page 4 of 6
Council Closed Session Public Minutes
Tuesday, April 4, 2017 Page 2 of 3
2. Declarations 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 Thom
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
That Council resolve into Closed Session to consider the following matters:
1. Litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals,
affecting the municipality or local board (section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act,
2001); Re: Closed Session Report No. CS17-009 – Morris v. Town of Aurora
2. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including a Town or Local
Board employee (section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001); Re: Verbal
Update from CAO, Re: Personnel Matter
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 municipality or local board (section 239(2)(e) of
the Municipal Act, 2001); Re: Closed Session Report No. CS17-009 –
Morris v. Town of Aurora
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That Closed Session Report No. CS17-009 – Morris v. Town of Aurora be
received for information.
Carried
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Council Closed Session Public Minutes
Tuesday, April 4, 2017 Page 3 of 3
2. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including a Town or
Local Board employee (section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001);
Re: Verbal Update from CAO, Re: Personnel Matter
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the Verbal Update from CAO, Re: Personnel Matter, be received for
information.
Carried
4. By-laws
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Thom
That the following confirming by-law be enacted:
5971-16 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from a Council
Closed Session Meeting on April 4, 2017.
Carried
5. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the meeting be adjourned at 6:38 p.m.
Carried
_________________________________ _________________________________
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor Samantha Yew, Deputy Clerk
The public minutes of the Council Closed Session of April 4, 2017, are subject to final
approval by Council on April 11, 2017.
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Tuesday, April 11, 2017
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Memorandum
Date: March 28, 2017
To: Members of Council
From: Mayor Geoffrey Dawe
Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Board Meeting Highlights of February 24, 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, April 11, 2017
Item C6
Page 1 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
Presentations:
Georgina Island Subwatershed Plan
Manager, Integrated Watershed Management, Bill Thompson, updated the Board regarding the Georgina
Island subwatershed plan, noting it is the final plan and one that has been most interesting to work on. He
noted it has been a partnership between LSRCA and the Chippewas of Georgina Island, and that cultural
views and traditional knowledge were insightful and incorporated into the plan. Ecological evaluations,
wetland evaluations, and littoral studies were conducted, and lots of new information was found on
natural heritage features, swamp habitat, and a surprising number of interesting species. Seasonal
watercourses and high levels of phosphorus in the tributaries were found, and elders raised concerns over
the creeks drying up. He advised that Chippewas of Georgina Island will be responsible for the
implementation of the plan, and noted that their Environmental/By-Law Coordinator, Kerry Ann Charles,
had already used the plan to generate funding and with LSRCA’s assistance, had restored the creek. Mr.
Thompson noted that he was impressed with their ability to generate funds and get things done.
Correspondence and Staff Reports:
Correspondence
The Board received a copy of LSRCA’s letter to the Honourable Bill Mauro, Minister of Municipal Affairs
dated January 20, 2017.
Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act: Annual Statistical Report 2016
The Board received Staff Report No. 04-17-BOD, prepared by Shelley Fogelman, Senior Administrative
Assistant, Corporate & Financial Services, which provided the Board with a summary of Municipal
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act – Annual Statistical Report for 2016.
Year-end Monitoring Report - Planning and Development Applications for 2016
The Board received Staff Report No. 05-17-BOD, prepared by Beverley Booth, Manager Regulations,
which provided the Board with a summary of planning and development applications for the period
January 1 through December 31, 2016.
Reserve Administration – Amalgamation of Deer Park and New Forest Endowment Fund Reserves
The Board approved Staff Report No. 06-17-BOD, prepared by Katherine Toffan, Manager Finance,
which provided the Board with a recommendation regarding the amalgamation of the conservation
easement reserves for Deer Park and New Forest into one reserve, to be referred to as the Arnold C.
Matthews Nature Reserve, within the Endowment Funds category.
Board Meeting Highlights
February 24, 2017
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Item C6
Page 2 of 3
LSRCA Board of Directors
Meeting Highlights – February 24, 2017
Page 2 of 2
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority,
120 Bayview Parkway, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 4X1
E-mail: info@lsrca.on.ca Web site: www.lsrca.on.ca
Delegation of Signing Authority for Minor Applications pursuant to Ontario Regulation 179/06
The Board approved Staff Report No. 07-17-BOD, prepared by Beverley Booth, Manager Regulations,
which requested signing authorization for the Senior Regulations Analyst for minor development
applications made pursuant to Ontario Regulation 179/06.
CAO/Secretary-Treasurer Signing Authority - Summary of 2016 Purchase Orders
The Board received Staff Report No. 08-17-BOD, prepared by Michael Walters, Chief Administrative
Officer, which provided the Board with a summary of purchase orders over $25,000 signed by the Chief
Administrative Officer during 2016.
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
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Memorandum
Date: April 11, 2017
To: Members of Council
From: Mayor Geoffrey Dawe
Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Board Meeting Highlights of March 24, 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, April 11, 2017
Item C7
Page 1 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
Presentations:
Scanlon Creek Operations Centre Design Schematic
General Manager, Conservation Lands, Brian Kemp, provided an overview of the Scanlon Creek Operations
Centre located in Bradford West Gwillimbury, noting that it currently houses LSRCA’s Education and
Conservation Lands staff teams. He presented the schematic design to Board members and reviewed the
steps taken to date to arrive at the design, noting that architects at Brook McIlroy have been retained and
are working with an internal team to ensure the interests of all concerned are considered. He explained
that the renovations will allow for more staff to relocate to this building in the future to create much
needed space in LSRCA`s Administrative Offices located in Newmarket.
Urban Restoration Department and Demonstration Projects
General Manager, Integrated Watershed Management, Ben Longstaff, provided the Board with a
presentation on LSRCA’s new Urban Restoration Department, noting a priority action in LSRCA’s Strategic
Plan is to develop a new Urban Restoration Program and update the Rural Stewardship Program in 1 year.
He noted the department essentially consists of three main areas: construction services; knowledge
transfer and translation; and RainScaping Assistance Program. He explained the desired outcomes of this
new department include cost effective urban restoration services provided to municipal partners and other
stakeholders; a strategic approach to urban restoration that moves from opportunistic and ad hoc
demonstration projects to one based on identified priorities and economic rationalization; low impact
development (LID) and better site design becoming normal practice for all urban restoration activities; a
sustainable incentive program that motivates ICI sector to undertake LID solutions; along with business and
environmental outcomes tracked, reported and communicated to stakeholders.
GM Longstaff overviewed some of the demonstration projects the team has been working on, noting the
primary purposes of pilot projects include using smaller scale projects as a learning experience in order to
adapt on the broader projects, measuring environmental outcomes, as well as an opportunity to educate
and promote members of the public and municipal staff.
Correspondence and Staff Reports:
Correspondence
The Board received three pieces of correspondence: (a) the Township of Ramara’s letter advising that
they will no longer have a Township representative on the LSRCA Board, (b) a thank you letter from the
Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD); and (c) a thank you letter from
Conservation Ontario.
Board Meeting Highlights
March 24, 2017
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Item C7
Page 2 of 3
LSRCA Board of Directors
Meeting Highlights – March 24, 2017
Page 2 of 2
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority,
120 Bayview Parkway, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 4X1
E-mail: info@lsrca.on.ca Web site: www.lsrca.on.ca
2016 Reserves and Preliminary Unaudited Financial Statements
The Board approved Staff Report No. 12-17-BOD, prepared by Katherine Toffan, Manager, Finance,
which provided the Board of Directors with the 2016 Preliminary Unaudited Financial Statements,
which contained recommendations of appropriations to and (from) reserves.
2017 Conservation Awards Program – Timeline and Proposed Changes
The Board received Staff Report No. 13-17-BOD, prepared by Kristen Yemm, Manager,
Communications, which provided the Board with information regarding the 2017 Conservation Awards
Program. The Board approved an amended recommendation regarding the proposed changes to the
Conservation Awards Program; namely, the Board requested that the names of the Ernie Crossland
Young Conservationist Award and the George R. Richardson Award of Honour remain unchanged.
Nature Backpack Public Library Pilot Project
The Board received Staff Report No. 14-17-BOD, prepared by Nicole Hamley, Manager, Education,
which provided the Board with additional information regarding the Nature Backpack Public Library
Pilot Project, as had been requested at a previous meeting.
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
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Notice of Motion Mayor Geoffrey Dawe
Date: April 11, 2017
To: Members of Council
From: Mayor Dawe
Re: Beacon Hall Flyover Request – Soldier On to St. Andrew’s
Whereas the “Soldier On” program was created to support ill and injured serving
members and veterans to regain their confidence and rebuild their lives through sport
and physical activities that promote connection and active lifestyles; and
Whereas Beacon Hall hosts an annual charity golf tournament entitled “Soldier On to St.
Andrew’s” which supports Canadian soldiers who have sustained an illness or injury
while serving Canada; and
Whereas the 2017 event will be held at Beacon Hall on Monday, June 5, and is
supported by various donors and sponsors with TD Insurance being the title sponsor;
and
Whereas the program this year includes guest speaker Rick Hillier, former Chief of
Defence Staff at the Canadian Armed Forces; and
Whereas the program also includes a flyover by an aircraft during opening
announcements; and
Whereas, under Federal General Operating and Flight Rules, the municipality must be
advised and not object to the flyover;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That Council support the request for a flyover
at Beacon Hall on Monday, June 5, 2017.
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Notice of Motion (a)
Page 1 of 1
Motion for Which Notice
Has Been Given (March 21, 2017) Mayor Geoffrey Dawe
Date: March 28, 2017
To: Members of Council
From: Mayor Dawe
Re: By-law Number 5642-14 – Relating to the Keeping, Licensing and
Controlling of Animals in the Town of Aurora
Whereas the City of Toronto has enacted amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 349
with respect to Animals; and
Whereas the amendments include a clear definition of “dangerous dog” and “dangerous
act and attack” and requirements for dangerous dogs which are intended to address
dog behaviour and responsible dog ownership among other things; and
Whereas Aurora residents have requested that Aurora By-law Number 5642-14 be
amended to include provisions with respect to the protection of persons and animals
from dangerous dogs, similar to what has been introduced in the City of Toronto;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff investigate and report back to
Council on the implications of introducing amendments to By-law Number 5642-14
similar to those enacted by the City of Toronto.
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Motion for Which Notice
Has Been Given (April 4, 2017) Councillor Wendy Gaertner
Date: April 11, 2017
To: Mayor and Members of Council
From: Councillor Gaertner
Re: Appreciating Diversity in Aurora
Whereas Aurora is a community that values inclusion, acceptance and diversity; and
Whereas the Town Council affirms that diversity is welcome and serves to make our
community stronger; and
Whereas we want to send a strong message that we reject intolerance based on race,
religion, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation; and
Whereas respect and acceptance for our differences are fostered by knowledge and
understanding; and
Whereas the Town of Aurora has the capability to use its communication tools to
provide information and foster positive conversations about our diversity;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That the Town utilize communications
opportunities to provide information, share knowledge and promote events that
celebrate the values of inclusion, acceptance and diversity; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That the Town’s social media platforms be used to celebrate
and recognize key community and global events that further LGBTQ rights, human
rights, and serve to assist in the elimination of discrimination of any kind. These
events include—but are not limited to—Pride Week, the Town of Aurora
Multicultural Festival, International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination,
Black History Month, Asian Heritage Month, and International Women’s Day.
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Memorandum
Date:
To:
March 28, 2017
Members of Council
From: Mayor Geoffrey Dawe
Re: York Regional Council Highlights of March 23, 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, April 11, 2017
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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 April 11, 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 April 11, 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 11th day of April, 2017.
___________________________________
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor
___________________________________
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
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