AGENDA - Council - 20170613
Council
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
7 p.m.
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Public Release
June 9, 2017
Town of Aurora
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 13, 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) Laura Lueloff and Richard Doust, Members of the Trails and Active
Transportation Committee
Re: Bike Aurora Day
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 C3 inclusive, be approved:
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C1. General Committee Meeting Report of June 6, 2017
Recommended:
1. That the General Committee meeting report of June 6 2017, be received
and the recommendations carried by the Committee approved.
C2. Council Meeting Minutes of May 23, 2017
Recommended:
1. That the Council meeting minutes of May 23, 2017, be adopted as
printed and circulated.
C3. Council Public Planning Meeting Minutes of May 24 , 2017
Recommended:
1. That the Council Public Planning meeting minutes of May 24, 2017, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
6. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
R1. FS17-033 – Additional Information to Item C1(R13) – Summary of
Committee Recommendations Report No. 2017-05, Re:
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2017
Recommended:
1. That Report No. FS17-033 be received; and
2. That 2017 Capital Project No. 73301, Canine Commons Leash Free Park
Improvements, be approved in the amount of $72,000, to be funded from
the Parks & Recreation Repair & Replacement Reserve Fund.
7. Notices of Motion
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8.Motions
(a)Councillor Abel
Re: Twinning With an Indigenous Community: A Canada 150 Municipal
Legacy
(b)Councillor Gaertner and Councillor Mrakas
Re: Highland Gate Redevelopment
9.Regional Report
York Regional Council Highlights – May 11 and May 25, 2017
Recommended:
That the Regional Reports of May 11 and May 25, 2017, be received for information.
10.New Business
11.Public Service Announcements
12.By-laws
Recommended:
That the following by-laws be enacted:
(a)By-law Number 59XX-17 Being a By-law to amend Parking and Traffic Control
By-law Number 4574-04.T, as amended, to prescribe a Maximum Rate of
Speed on various highways in the Town of Aurora (Vandorf Sideroad).
(Report No. IES17-027 – GC Item R11 – Jun. 6/17)
(b)By-law Number 59XX-17 Being a By-law to set and levy the rates of Taxation
for the taxation year 2017.
13.Closed Session
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14. Confirming By-law
Recommended:
That the following confirming by-law be enacted:
By-law Number 59XX-17 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council
Resulting from a Council Meeting on June 13, 2017.
15. Adjournment
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Town of Aurora
General Committee Meeting Report
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Attendance
Council Members Councillor Mrakas in the Chair; Councillors Abel, Gaertner,
Humfryes (arrived 7:29 p.m.), Pirri, Thom, and Thompson
Members Absent Councillor Kim and Mayor Dawe
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,
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk, and Linda Bottos, Council/
Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
General Committee approved the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services,
with the following additions:
• Delegation (a) Glen Sharp, Resident; Re: Item R10 – IES17-026 – On-Street
Parking Concerns on Wiles Court
• Item R13 – Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2017-05
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Item C1
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General Committee Meeting Report
Tuesday, June 6, 2017 Page 2 of 12
• Item R14 – Memorandum from Mayor Geoffrey Dawe; Re: Accessibility
Advisory Committee – Council Liaison
• Notice of Motion (b) Councillor Gaertner and Councillor Mrakas; Re: Highland
Gate Redevelopment
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
None
4. Delegations
(a) Glen Sharp, Resident
Re: Item R10 – IES17-026 – On-Street Parking Concerns on Wiles Court
Mr. Sharp spoke in support of Report No. IES17-026 and requested that
Council endorse the staff recommendation.
General Committee received and referred the comments of the delegation to
Item R10.
5. Consent Agenda
General Committee recommends:
That the following Consent Agenda items, C1 to C7 inclusive, be approved:
C1. CS17-012 – Licensing of Medical Marihuana Facilities
1. That Report No. CS17-012 be received for information.
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Item C1
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General Committee Meeting Report
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C2. Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of March 1, 2017,
and April 5, 2017
1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of March 1,
2017, and April 5, 2017, be received for information.
C3. Finance Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of March 22, 2017
1. That the Finance Advisory Committee meeting minutes of March 22,
2017, be received for information.
C4. Strategic Plan Steering Committee Meeting Minutes of March 30, 2017
1. That the Strategic Plan Steering Committee meeting minutes of March
30, 2017, be received for information.
C5. Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 6, 2017
1. That the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting minutes of April 6,
2017, be received for information.
C6. Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes of April 20, 2017
1. That the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee
meeting minutes of April 20, 2017, be received for information.
C7. Memorandum from Councillor Mrakas
Re: Correspondence from Chair, OMB Reform Working Group
1. That the memorandum regarding Correspondence from Chair, OMB
Reform Working Group, be received for information.
Carried
6. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
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General Committee Meeting Report
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R1. CS17-017 – Sign Variance Request for the Canadian Disc Institute at
15000 Yonge Street
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. CS17-017 be received; and
2. That the request for a variance to Bylaw No. 5840-16, being a by-law
respecting signs within the Town of Aurora, for the Canadian Disc
Institute at 15000 Yonge Street, be denied.
Carried
R2. PBS17-021 – Draft Plan of Condominium Application, Brookfield Homes
(Ontario) Aurora Ltd., 555 William Graham Drive, Block 30,
Plan 65M-4467, File: CDM-2016-05
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PBS17-021 be received; and
2. That the Draft Plan of Condominium File No. CDM-2016-05 for a mixed
use condominium consisting of two four (4)-storey buildings, with a total
of 179 residential units including 508.4 square metres of commercial
space, subject to conditions set out in Appendix “A” to this report be
approved; and
3. That the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute any
Agreement(s) referenced in the Conditions of Approval, including any
and all documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to
same.
Carried
R3. PBS17-042 – Application for Site Plan Approval, MBH Aurora Lodging
GP Ltd., Lot 1, Registered Plan 65M-4324, Northwest corner
of Goulding Avenue and Eric T. Smith Way, File Number:
SP-2017-04, Related Files: D14-05-04 and D12-05-1A
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General Committee Meeting Report
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General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PBS17-042 be received; and
2. That site plan application number SP-2017-04 (MBH Aurora Lodging GP
Ltd.) to permit the development of the subject lands for a four-storey,
108-room hotel be approved; and
3. 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
R4. PBS17-044 – Application for Site Plan Approval, RCG Aurora North GP
Inc., 800 St. John’s Sideroad, Northeast Corner of
Bayview Avenue and St. John’s Sideroad, File Number:
SP-2017-01, Related Files: OPA-2012-02 and ZBA-2012-09
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PBS17-044 be received; and
2. That site plan application number SP-2017-01 (RCG Aurora North GP
Inc.) to permit the development of the subject lands for six commercial
buildings be approved; and
3. 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
R5. PBS17-016 – Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan
of Subdivision, 2352107 Ontario Inc., 1588 St. John’s
Sideroad, Part of Lot 26, Concession 3, File Numbers:
ZBA-2015-05 and SUB-2015-02
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PBS17-016 be received; and
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2. That Application to Amend the Zoning By-law File No. ZBA-2015-05
(2352107 Ontario Inc.), to implement the proposed Draft Plan of
Subdivision be approved; and
3. That Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision File No. SUB-2015-02
(2352107 Ontario Inc.), to allow the development of a business park
development consisting of nine (9) Employment blocks, one (1)
Environmental Buffer block and one (1) Environmental Protection area
for a total of 19.38 hectare of the subject lands be approved, subject to
the conditions outlined in Schedule “A” of this report; and
4. That the implementing Zoning By-law Amendment be presented at a
future Council Meeting; and
5. That the Urban Design Guidelines for the subject lands, prepared by
Ware Malcomb, dated May 2015, as amended be approved; and
6. That the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute a Subdivision
Agreement, including any and all documents and all of the Agreements
referenced in the Conditions of Approval, including any ancillary
agreements required to give effect to same.
Carried
R6. CS17-016 – Animal Control By-law Amendments
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. CS17-016 be received; and
2. That amendments to By-law Number No. 5642-14, being a by-law to
regulate various matters relating to the licensing and keeping of animals
in the Town of Aurora, be enacted at a future Council meeting.
Carried
R7. FS17-025 – Creation of New Winter Control Reserve Fund
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. FS17-025 be received; and
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2. That the necessary bylaw to create a Winter Control Reserve Fund be
brought forward by staff for adoption; and
3. That $500,000 be transferred from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve
Fund into the new Winter Control Reserve Fund; and
4. That the strategy for the use of the new reserve fund set out in Report
No. FS17-025 be incorporated into the annual year-end surplus control
bylaw passed by Council each fall.
Carried
R8. FS17-026 – Reserve Fund Strategy for External Legal and Occasional
Human Resources Expenses
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. FS17-026 be received; and
2. That the strategy for the use of the tax rate stabilization reserve fund for
external legal costs and occasional human resources costs as set out in
Report No. FS17-026 be incorporated into the annual year-end surplus
control bylaw passed by Council each fall.
Carried
R9. FS17-027 – Hotel Development Charges – Deferrals
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. FS17-027 be received; and
2. That, until the current Town Development Charges By-law No. 5585-14 is
repealed, the Treasurer and CAO be authorized to enter into and sign
Development Charges Deferral Agreements for hotel or motel
developments which defer the excess amounts that the development is
required to pay over the amount determined for an office building of the
same gross floor area, provided that such hotel/motel have non-lodging
uses whose Gross Floor Area (GFA) does not exceed 33% of the GFA
used for lodging; and
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3. That the similar authorization to enter deferral agreements for hotels or
motels approved on August 11, 2015, be withdrawn; and
4. That staff undertake a detailed review of development charges for hotels
and motels in the next update of the Town’s Development Charges By-
law.
Carried
R10. IES17-026 – On-Street Parking Concerns on Wiles Court
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. IES17-026 be received; and
2. That parking be prohibited at any time on the west side of Wiles Court
from Murray Drive to a point 58 metres north of Murray Drive; and
3. That a by-law be enacted to implement the above recommendation; and
4. That a letter be sent to all affected residents outlining Council’s direction.
Carried
R11. IES17-027 – Vandorf Sideroad Maximum Rate of Speed Amendment
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. IES17-027 be received; and
2. That the prescribed maximum rate of speed on Vandorf Sideroad from
Leslie Street to 600m west of Leslie Street be reduced from 60km/h to
50km/h; and
3. That the necessary By-law be enacted at the Council meeting of June 13,
2017.
Carried
R12. IES17-028 – Cleaning of Catch Basins, Storm Detention Tanks and Oil
Grit Separators
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General Committee Meeting Report
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General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. IES17-028 be received; and
2. That Capital Project No. 42063 Catch Basin Cleaning be approved; and
3. That funding for the work be allocated from the Storm Sewer Reserve
Fund; and
4. That staff report back to Council with the Request for Quotation results
including cost implications, recommendations for moving forward with the
work and a plan of action associated with a future maintenance program
for this infrastructure.
Carried
R13. Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2017-05
General Committee recommends:
1. That Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2017-05 be
received; and
2. That the Committee recommendations contained within this report be
approved.
Carried
R14. Memorandum from Mayor Geoffrey Dawe
Re: Accessibility Advisory Committee – Council Liaison
General Committee recommends:
1. That the memorandum regarding Accessibility Advisory Committee –
Council Liaison be received; and
2. That Councillor John Abel replace Councillor Sandra Humfryes as
Council Liaison on the Accessibility Advisory Committee effective
immediately.
Carried
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General Committee Meeting Report
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7. Notices of Motion
(a) Councillor Abel
Re: Twinning With an Indigenous Community: A Canada 150 Municipal
Legacy
Whereas the Town of Aurora recognizes that the contributions and
experiences of Indigenous peoples are part of our country’s shared history;
and
Whereas municipalities are taking a leadership role in critical areas of
importance; and
Whereas the Town of Aurora supports the work of all levels of government in
advancing reconciliation and renewing a nation-to-nation relationship with
Indigenous peoples based on mutual understanding and respect; and
Whereas the Town of Aurora is hosting its first-ever Indigenous Festival and
New Beginnings Pow Wow as part of our Canada 150 celebrations and wishes
to make a commitment to ongoing conversation and partnership with Canada’s
Indigenous peoples; and
Whereas municipalities will often twin with other like-minded communities to
foster friendship, understanding, and awareness;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to investigate
twinning with an Indigenous community in Ontario and report back with
details for Council consideration; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That, if the Town of Aurora does move forward and
twin with an Indigenous community, that the Federal department of
Indigenous and Northern Affairs be notified and requested to poll
communities so that a registrar of communities interested in twinning can
be developed; and
3. Be It Further Resolved That, if Aurora does twin with an Indigenous
community, a notice be sent to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities,
the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and all Ontario municipalities,
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to encourage twinning between Indigenous and non-Indigenous
communities.
(b) Councillor Gaertner and Councillor Mrakas
Re: Highland Gate Redevelopment
Whereas the redevelopment of the Highland Gate Golf Course will be a
disruptive process for our residents in the surrounding stable neighbourhood;
and
Whereas our Council has a duty to do everything in our power to protect our
residents by ensuring that this construction is accomplished as smoothly and
respectfully as possible;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff provide a report to
Council, before any Agreements are signed, that outlines all measures that
can be taken to ensure that we have the ability, in writing, to mitigate the
impacts of the construction, and that these include, but are not limited to,
the following:
• Conditions that must be met in the Pre-Servicing and Subdivision
agreements, including mitigation measures; and
• The process should there be any contravention of the Town's
Conditions or Requirements; and
• The staff person responsible for addressing residents’ concerns, and in
what required time frame; and
• Should any amendments to our By-laws be requested that will affect
residents, an outline of the process of how these will be approved and
communicated to the affected community; and
• Whether the developer's Construction Mitigation Plan, which is provided
to the residents for the communication process and construction
protocols, will be included in the Conditions of the Subdivision
Agreement and Draft Plan or be binding in any way; and
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• The enforcement of the Agreements in regard to the developer's Letter
of Credit.
8. New Business
Councillor Abel proposed to bring forward a Notice of Motion regarding the
relocation of the Aurora Bridge Club from the former Library facility. Staff noted
that a relevant report would be submitted to Council in the near future, and
Councillor Abel agreed to withdraw his proposal.
Councillor Mrakas noted that the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)
annual conference was held during the past weekend and he extended
congratulations to Councillor Pirri on his re-election to the FCM Board of Directors.
9. Closed Session
None
10. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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Tom Mrakas, Councillor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
The report of the General Committee meeting of June 6, 2017, is subject to final
approval and Council endorsement of the recommendations on June 13, 2017.
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Town of Aurora
Council Meeting Minutes
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, May 23, 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, 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,
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk, Linda Bottos, Council/Committee
Secretary, and Sarah Murray, Council/Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
Council consented to recess the meeting at 9:18 p.m. and reconvene the meeting at
9:30 p.m.
Mayor Dawe relinquished the Chair to Deputy Mayor Abel at 9:47 p.m., during the
consideration of Item R3, and resumed the Chair at 10:02 p.m.
Council Meeting Agenda
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Council Meeting Minutes
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1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, with the following additions,
be approved:
• Delegation (b) David Cabianca, Resident, Re: Item C1(R6) – Additional
Information: Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review, File No. ZBA-2012-ZBR
• Delegation (c) Hans Hoyer, representing Aurora Village Ratepayers Group; Re:
Re: Item C1(R6) – Additional Information: Comprehensive Zoning By-law
Review, File No. ZBA-2012-ZBR
• Delegation (d) David Heard, Resident; Re: Great Canadian Songbook on Vinyl
Update
On a two-thirds vote the motion
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) Michael Walters, Chief Administrative Officer, Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority (LSRCA)
Re: LSRCA’s Phosphorus Off-setting Program
Mr. Walters presented a new Phosphorous Off-setting program being
implemented in the Lake Simcoe Region watershed by the Authority. He
advised the LSRCA is seeking in-kind support from its member municipalities
within the watershed, including the Town of Aurora, for this program.
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Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the presentation be received for information.
Carried
(b) Ron Weese, Aurora Sports Hall of Fame Chair, and Stephen Forsey,
Aurora Sports Hall of Fame Induction Committee Chair
Re: The Aurora Sports Hall of Fame Presents the Class of 2017
Mr. Weese announced the names of four Aurora athletes being inducted into
the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame on November 8, 2017, at an event taking place
at St. Andrew’s College. He noted that more details may be found at
www.aurorashof.ca.
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
That the presentation be received for information.
Carried
(c) Celebrating Recreation
(i) Franco De Marco, Recreation Supervisor, Community Programs
Re: June is Recreation and Parks Month
Mr. De Marco presented on the upcoming June is Recreation and Parks
Month and advised that there will be healthy and interactive activities all
month long, promoting health and wellness for Aurora residents.
(ii) Shelley Ware, Supervisor, Special Events
Re: Festivals and Events Ontario Recognition
Ms. Ware advised that two of Aurora’s annual events have been
recognized in the Festivals and Events Ontario Top 100 list for 2017: the
Aurora Haunted Forest; and the Tree Lighting Ceremony. One volunteer
from each event was presented with a plaque from the Town of Aurora for
their support.
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Council Meeting Minutes
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Mayor Dawe was also presented with a welcoming award from Festivals
and Events Ontario Top 100 List, recognizing the Town of Aurora’s
Haunted Forest and Tree Lighting Ceremony for 2017.
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the presentations be received for information.
Carried
4. Delegations
(a) Tyler Barker, Resident
Re: Item R4 – CS17-019 – Alternative Methods of Election – Further
Information
Delegation (a) was not in attendance. Mayor Dawe indicated that Mr. Barker’s
comments would be forwarded to Council via email.
(b) Hans Hoyer, representing Aurora Village Ratepayers Group
Re: Item C1(R6) – Summary of Committee Recommendations Report
No. PBS17-025, re: Additional Information, Comprehensive Zoning
By-law Review File No. ZBA-2012-ZBR
Mr. Hoyer expressed concerns regarding the Comprehensive Zoning By-law
Review regarding setbacks, height and massing of the new development. He
requested that Council reconsider the parameters for future development,
specifically in view of the current development proposal of the Aurora United
Church lands.
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item C1(R6).
Carried
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(c) David Cabianca, Resident
Re: Item C1(R6) – Summary of Committee Recommendations Report
No. PBS17-025, re: Additional Information, Comprehensive Zoning
By-law Review File No. ZBA-2012-ZBR
Mr. Cabianca spoke in opposition of the proposed Comprehensive Zoning By-
law Review regarding setbacks, height and massing of the new development.
He requested that Council reconsider the current development proposal of the
Aurora United Church lands.
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item C1(R6).
Carried
(d) David Heard, Resident
Re: Great Canadian Songbook on Vinyl
Mr. Heard was pleased to advise Council that the Great Canadian Songbook
on Vinyl is officially going ahead on Saturday, July 22, 2017. The event is
being promoted through the Town’s social media outlets and website.
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Thom
That the comments of the delegation be received for information.
Carried
5. Consent Agenda
Council consented to consider Item C1(sub-item R1) under Section 6, Consideration of
Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda) as Item R6.
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Kim
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That the following Consent Agenda items, C1 (with the exception of sub-item R1)
to C6 inclusive, be approved:
C1. General Committee Meeting Report of May 16, 2017
1. That the General Committee meeting report of May 16, 2017, be received
and the recommendations carried by the Committee approved.
C2. Council Meeting Minutes of May 9, 2017
1. That the Council meeting minutes of May 9, 2017, be adopted as
amended.
C3. Council Public Planning Meeting Minutes of April 26, 2017
1. That the Council Public Planning meeting minutes of April 26, 2017, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
C4. Council Closed Session Minutes of May 2 and May 9, 2017
1. That the Council Closed Session minutes of May 2 and May 9, 2017, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
C5. Council Closed Session Public Minutes of May 2 and May 9, 2017
1. That the Council Closed Session Public minutes of May 2 and May 9,
2017, be adopted as printed and circulated.
C6. Memorandum from Mayor Dawe
Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting
Highlights of April 28, 2017
1. That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority Board Meeting Highlights of April 28, 2017, be received for
information.
Carried
6. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
Council consented to consider items in the following order: R6, R4, R2, R1, R5 and R3.
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Council Meeting Minutes
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R1. FS17-019 – Interim Operating Budget Forecast – as at March 31, 2017
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
1. That Report No. FS17-019 be received for information.
Carried
R2. IES17-025 – License Agreement between the Town and Aurora
United Church
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Kim
1. That Report No. IES17-025 be received; and
2. That the requirement to repay a portion of the paving costs as set out in
Section 7(b) of the License Agreement between the Town and Aurora
United Church be waived.
Carried
R3. Correspondence from Regional Clerk dated April 21, 2017
Re: Regional Governance
Moved by Mayor Dawe
Seconded by Councillor Kim
1. That the Correspondence from Regional Clerk dated April 21, 2017,
regarding Regional Governance be received; and
2. That Council consent to the correspondence from the Regional Clerk.
Defeated
R4. CS17-019 – Alternative Methods of Election – Further Information
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
1. That Report No. CS17-019 be received; and
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Item C2
Page 7 of 12
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, May 23, 2017 Page 8 of 12
2. That Council adopt a hybrid model, being a paper ballot counted by
optical scan vote tabulators in conjunction with internet voting for the
advanced voting period, for the 2018 municipal election.
Carried
R5. Memorandum from Mayor Dawe
Re: Correspondence from The Hon. Maurizio Bevilacqua, P.C., Mayor,
City of Vaughan
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
1. That the memorandum regarding Correspondence from The Hon.
Maurizio Bevilacqua, P.C., Mayor, City of Vaughan be received for
information.
Carried
R6. General Committee Meeting Report of May 16, 2017
(R1) PBS17-032 – Library Square Conceptual Plans
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
1. That Report No. PBS17-032 be received; and
2. That the Concept Plans prepared by Fotenn Planning + Design be
received; and
3. That staff move ahead with the demolition and procurement process for
design services, in accordance with the Procurement By-law; and
4. That for this Strategic Plan Initiative, $500.000 budget funding for
demolition and detailed design be approved, to be funded from the
unspent interest component of the Hydro Sale Investment Reserve
Fund.
On a recorded vote the motion
Carried as amended
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Item C2
Page 8 of 12
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, May 23, 2017 Page 9 of 12
Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Voting Yeas: Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Humfryes,
Kim, Mrakas, Pirri, Thom, Thompson
and Mayor Dawe
Voting Nays: None
7. Notices of Motion
None
8. Motions
None
9. Regional Report
None
10. New Business
Councillor Thompson expressed concern regarding the Town’s electronic meeting
management software and suggested that improvements be made. The Town
Clerk noted that staff continue to work with the software developer to resolve the
issues.
11. Public Service Announcements
Councillor Mrakas expressed appreciation to the 17 elected officials who have
been working toward Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) reform and endorsed the
motion, advocating for this much needed change.
Councillor Gaertner noted that the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan was
adopted 15 years ago and was a very important step in protecting and filtering
drinking water.
Councillor Gaertner mentioned that the New Horizons Band of York Region will be
holding their first concert on Thursday, May 25, 2017, and that anyone interested
may contact Councillor Gaertner for more information.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Item C2
Page 9 of 12
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, May 23, 2017 Page 10 of 12
Councillor Thompson promoted the upcoming Canada 150 celebrations.
Councillor Abel extended a reminder that Aurora’s first-ever Indigenous Festival
will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2017, which includes a Pow Wow and traditional
dancing and foods.
Councillor Humfryes extended a reminder that the Aurora Farmers’ Market and
Artisan Fair is open every Saturday from May to October 2017 at Town Park.
Councillor Thom recognised Monday, May 24, 2017, as Queen Victoria’s Birthday.
Mayor Dawe advised that the Town’s electronic waste recycle program and drop-
off will be available on Saturday, May 27, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Joint
Operations Centre, 229 Industrial Parkway North, and more details can be found
at aurora.ca/ewaste.
Mayor Dawe announced that the Aurora Garden Club and Aurora Home Hardware
Building Centre will be holding a plant sale on Sunday, May 28, 2017, at Aurora
Home Hardware located at 289 Wellington Street East from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Mayor Dawe noted that Doors Open Aurora is looking for participating sites to join
this year’s event, and that interested participants should email planning@
aurora.ca by Wednesday, May 31, 2017.
Mayor Dawe advised that a special Budget Consultation meeting will be held on
Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at 6 p.m. at Town Hall.
Mayor Dawe noted that the Town is seeking applications for the John West
Memorial Scholarship valued at $1,000 and that the application deadline is
Thursday, June 1, 2017.
Mayor Dawe noted that Aurora’s Paws in the Park will be held on Saturday, June
3, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sheppard’s Bush.
Mayor Dawe announced that the Seniors’ Information and Active Living Fair will be
held on Thursday, June 8, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Aurora Family
Leisure Complex.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Item C2
Page 10 of 12
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, May 23, 2017 Page 11 of 12
Mayor Dawe encouraged residents between the ages of 12 and 17, to enter the
competition for the next Aurora Teen Idol. He noted that applications are available
online at aurora.ca/teenidol or in-person at local recreation facilities, and that the
deadline to register is Friday, June 9, 2017.
Mayor Dawe noted that the Town is seeking youth members between the ages of
12 to 17 to serve on the Youth Engagement Committee and that more information
may be found at aurora.ca/youth.
12. By-laws
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
That the following by-law be enacted:
(a) By-law Number 5987-17 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law Number
2213-78, as amended (24 Larmont Street).
Carried
13. Closed Session
None.
14. Confirming By-law
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Thom
That the following confirming by-law be enacted:
5988-17 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from a Council
Meeting on May 23, 2017.
Carried
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Item C2
Page 11 of 12
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, May 23, 2017 Page 12 of 12
15. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the meeting be adjourned at 10:18 p.m.
Carried
_________________________________ _________________________________
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
The minutes of the Council meeting of May 23, 2017, are subject to final approval by
Council on June 13, 2017.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Item C2
Page 12 of 12
Town of Aurora
Council Public Planning
Meeting Minutes
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Attendance
Council Members Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Humfryes
(arrived 7:50 p.m.), Kim, Mrakas, Pirri, Thom, and Thompson
Members Absent None
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 p.m.
Council consented to recess the meeting at 8:05 p.m. and reconvene at 8:12 p.m.
On a motion of Councillor Pirri seconded by Councillor Humfryes, Council consented to
extend the hour past 10:30 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Thom
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Item C3
Page 1 of 5
Council Public Planning Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Page 2 of 5
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. PBS17-035 – Applications for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law
Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision, Dormer Hill Inc.,
14029 Yonge Street, Part of Lot 72, Concession 1, File
Numbers: OPA-2017-02, ZBA-2017-01, and SUB-2017-01;
Related File: CDM-2017-01
Planning Staff
Mr. Marty Rokos, Planner, presented an overview of the applications and staff
report respecting the proposal to change the Official Plan designation from
“Cluster Residential” to “Cluster Residential Site Specific Policy”, and change
the zoning from “Oak Ridges Moraine Rural (RU-ORM) Zone” to “Detached
Dwelling Second Density Residential (R2-X) Exception Zone” and “Oak Ridges
Moraine Environmental Protection (EP-ORM) Zone”, to allow the development
of 27 single, detached dwelling units on a private condominium road. He noted
that the Draft Plan of Subdivision proposes to create an M-Plan to enable the
division of lots by Part Lot Control and that a site plan application will be
required at a future date.
Consultant
Mr. Adam Layton, Associate Planner of Evans Planning Inc., presented an
overview of the applications, including proposed area developments and land
use designation, zoning, a conceptual site plan, Yonge Street and streetscape
perspectives, and sustainability.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Item C3
Page 2 of 5
Council Public Planning Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Page 3 of 5
Public Comments
Aurora resident John Green expressed concerns regarding the proposed setback,
buffer zone, and dwelling height.
Consultant
Mr. Layton addressed the concerns regarding the setback, buffer zone, and
dwelling height.
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
1. That Report No. PBS17-035 be received; and
2. That comments presented at the Public Planning meeting be addressed by
Planning and Building Services in a comprehensive report outlining
recommendations and options at a future General Committee meeting.
Carried
2. PBS17-037 – 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
Consultant
Ms. Sarah Millar, Associate and Manager of Planning and Development of
Fotenn, and Mr. Robert Murphy of A. Robert Murphy Architect Incorporated,
provided background to the Applications and presented a further overview
including site context, development applications, application milestones, key
issues raised in consultation, revised plans and key changes, revised site plan,
various street perspectives, Temperance Street setbacks and stepbacks, and
how key issues have been addressed.
Public Comments
Aurora residents, including David Cabianca, Reverend Andrew Comar and
Reverand Lorraine Newton-Comar, Angela Daust, Jeff Gordon, David Hanna, Troy
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Item C3
Page 3 of 5
Council Public Planning Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Page 4 of 5
Hourie, Tony Masongsong, Bill Newman, Brian North, Tanya Pietrangelo, Emil
Simon, Mavis Urquhart, and Newmarket resident Brian Elliott, provided the
following comments:
• Support for church development proposal
• Support for retirement residence development proposal in partnership with
church
• Preference for three-storey retirement residence
• Concern regarding retirement residence height, massing, and stepbacks
• Concern regarding setbacks related to Tyler and Temperance Streets
• Concern regarding conformity with plans and policies
• Concern regarding angular plane of proposed retirement residence
• Concern regarding buffer zone
• Concern regarding density
• Concern regarding demolition of heritage homes and preservation of heritage
nature of area
• Concern regarding parking
• Concern regarding water table, need for investigation
• Concern regarding peer review
• Concern regarding land use fit, need for sensitivity to neighbours
• Concern regarding increased traffic, traffic flow, safety, need for traffic study
• Suggestion to consider one-way traffic on Temperance Street
• Suggestion to resolve issues and obtain detailed plans prior to approval of the
Zoning By-law amendment
• Opposition to development proposal
Consultant
Ms. Millar and Mr. Murphy responded to the concerns respecting alignment
with the objectives of the plans and policies of the Aurora Promenade area,
parking, traffic study, peer review, massing, height transitions, and angular
plane.
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
1. That Report No. PBS17-037 be received; and
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Item C3
Page 4 of 5
Council Public Planning Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Page 5 of 5
2. That comments presented at the Public Planning meeting be addressed by
Planning and Building Services in a comprehensive report outlining
recommendations and options at a future General Committee meeting.
On a recorded vote the motion
Carried
Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Voting Yeas: Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Humfryes,
Kim, Mrakas, Pirri, Thom, Thompson,
and Mayor Dawe
Voting Nays: None
4. Confirming By-law
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the following confirming by-law be enacted:
5989-17 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from a
Council Public Planning Meeting on May 24, 2017.
Carried
5. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
That the meeting be adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
Carried
_________________________________ _________________________________
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor Samantha Yew, Deputy Clerk
The minutes of the Council Public Planning meeting of May 24, 2017, are subject to
final approval by Council on June 13, 2017.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Item C3
Page 5 of 5
Town of Aurora
Council Report No. FS17-033
Subject: Additional Information to Item C1 (R13) – Summary of Committee
Recommendations Report No. 2017-05, Re: Parks, Recreation and
Cultural Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 20,
2017
Prepared by: Dan Elliott, Director of Financial Services - Treasurer
Department: Financial Services
Date: June 13, 2017
Recommendation
1. That Report No. FS17-033 be received; and
2. That 2017 Capital Project No. 73301, Canine Commons Leash Free Park
Improvements, be approved in the amount of $72,000, to be funded from the
Parks & Recreation Repair & Replacement Reserve Fund.
Executive Summary
The recommendations arising from the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory
Committee meeting minutes of April 20, 2017 did not include the necessary financial
funding recommendations necessary to permit the anticipated work to be undertaken by
staff. Approving the recommendations of this report will enable staff to complete the
works as anticipated.
Background
At the General Committee meeting of June 6, 2017, agenda Item C6 Parks, Recreation and
Cultural Services Advisory Committee (PRCSAC) Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2017 were
received for information. Further in the agenda at Item R13 Summary of Committee
Recommendations Report No. 2017-05, the following recommendations were approved
arising from the PRCSAC minutes:
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Item R1
Page 1 of 3
June 13, 2017 Page 2 of 3 Report No. FS17-033
Report No. PRCSAC17-002 – Canine Commons Update
a) That staff proceed with the priority site capital upgrades and maintenance
requirements; and
b) That these upgrades be funded in the 2017 Capital and Operational budgets and all
related works be completed in 2017; and
c) That future PRCSAC Operational budgets be funded sufficiently to conduct the
ongoing service level increase at the Canine Commons Leash Free Park, as outlined
in this report.
Missing from the recommendations arising from the Advisory Committee were specific
recommendations related to funding amounts and sources. By approving the additional
recommendation of this memorandum, the capital project can be funded and work can
commence.
The Committee report also spoke to operational cost items anticipated in 2017. Some of
these may not be required during 2017, as they would be expected to occur periodically
following the approved capital works. Any necessary 2017 operational costs such as regular
grass cutting will be incurred as required during 2017 from within existing budgets, or as
necessary with minor budget overruns for 2017. For next year, the necessary operational
funding for Canine Commons will be included in the 2018 draft operating budget.
Financial Implications
The $72,000 of funding necessary to complete the anticipated 2017 capital works
related to Canine Commons is available from within the existing Parks & Recreation
Repair & Replacement Reserve Fund, which has a current balance of $1,500,000.
The works to be completed are as follows:
Item Capital Cost
Removal and/or spreading of degraded/composted wood
chip mulch and replace with new screened wood chip mulch
$45,000
Perimeter fence replacement 22,000
Install barrier curbing and re-grade parking lot 5,000
Total capital improvements $72,000
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Item R1
Page 2 of 3
Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, June 13, 2017Item R1 Page 3 of 3
Motion for Which Notice
Has Been Given (June 6, 2017) Councillor John Abel
Date: June 13, 2017
To: Mayor and Members of Council
From: Councillor Abel
Re: Twinning With an Indigenous Community: A Canada 150 Municipal
Legacy
Whereas the Town of Aurora recognizes that the contributions and experiences of
Indigenous peoples are part of our country’s shared history; and
Whereas municipalities are taking a leadership role in critical areas of importance; and
Whereas the Town of Aurora supports the work of all levels of government in advancing
reconciliation and renewing a nation-to-nation relationship with Indigenous peoples
based on mutual understanding and respect; and
Whereas the Town of Aurora is hosting its first-ever Indigenous Festival and New
Beginnings Pow Wow as part of our Canada 150 celebrations and wishes to make a
commitment to ongoing conversation and partnership with Canada’s Indigenous
peoples; and
Whereas municipalities will often twin with other like-minded communities to foster
friendship, understanding, and awareness;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to investigate twinning
with an Indigenous community in Ontario and report back with details for Council
consideration; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That, if the Town of Aurora does move forward and twin with
an Indigenous community, that the Federal department of Indigenous and Northern
Affairs be notified and requested to poll communities so that a registrar of
communities interested in twinning can be developed; and
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Motion (a)
Page 1 of 2
Motion for Which Notice Has Been Given from Councillor Abel
Re: Twinning With an Indigenous Community: A Canada 150 Municipal Legacy
June 13, 2017 Page 2 of 2
3. Be It Further Resolved That, if Aurora does twin with an Indigenous community, a
notice be sent to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario, and all Ontario municipalities, to encourage twinning
between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Motion (a)
Page 2 of 2
Motion for Which Notice
Has Been Given (June 6, 2017)
Councillor Wendy Gaertner and
Councillor Tom Mrakas
Date: June 13, 2017
To: Mayor and Members of Council
From: Councillor Gaertner and Councillor Mrakas
Re: Highland Gate Redevelopment
Whereas the redevelopment of the Highland Gate Golf Course will be a disruptive
process for our residents in the surrounding stable neighbourhood; and
Whereas our Council has a duty to do everything in our power to protect our residents
by ensuring that this construction is accomplished as smoothly and respectfully as
possible;
1.Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff provide a report to Council, before
any Agreements are signed, that outlines all measures that can be taken to ensure
that we have the ability, in writing, to mitigate the impacts of the construction, and
that these include, but are not limited to, the following:
Conditions that must be met in the Pre-Servicing and Subdivision agreements,
including mitigation measures; and
The process should there be any contravention of the Town's Conditions or
Requirements; and
The staff person responsible for addressing residents’ concerns, and in what
required time frame; and
Should any amendments to our By-laws be requested that will affect residents,
an outline of the process of how these will be approved and communicated to
the affected community; and
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Motion (b)
Page 1 of 2
Motion for Which Notice Has Been Given from Councillor Gaertner and Councillor Mrakas
Re: Highland Gate Redevelopment
June 13, 2017 Page 2 of 2
Whether the developer's Construction Mitigation Plan, which is provided to the
residents for the communication process and construction protocols, will be
included in the Conditions of the Subdivision Agreement and Draft Plan or be
binding in any way; and
The enforcement of the Agreements in regard to the developer's Letter of
Credit.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Motion (b)
Page 2 of 2
Memorandum
Date: June 13, 2017
To: Members of Council
From: Mayor Geoffrey Dawe
Re: York Regional Council Highlights of May 11 and May 25, 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, June 13, 2017
Regional Report
Page 1 of 14
May 12, 2017
York Regional Council Highlights - May 11, 2017
Colin Goodeve named York Region’s new Deputy Regional Clerk
York Regional Council has endorsed Colin Goodeve as York Region’s new Deputy
Regional Clerk.
Mr. Goodeve has more than 12 years of municipal experience, including serving as
the Deputy Clerk and Council/Committee Services manager for the City of Kitchener
since July 2013.
Additionally, Mr. Goodeve holds a master’s degree of Political Science (Public
Administration) and a honours bachelor degree (BA) in Political Science, both from
Brock University.
York Region’s Office of the Clerk acts as corporate secretary to York Regional
Council and its committees leads the management of the Region’s information assets
and heads access to information and privacy programs.
Mr. Goodeve will begin his new role on Monday, May 29, 2017.
The Regional Municipality of York and CUPE Local 905 Long-Term Care
(LTC) reach four-year agreement
York Regional Council ratified a four-year agreement with CUPE Local 905 (LTC)
at today’s Council meeting.
Details of the agreement include an average annual wage increase of approximately
1.7 per cent over the term of the contract. It also includes operational and scheduling
improvements to enhance service delivery effectiveness.
York Region owns and operates two long-term care homes, one in the Town of
Newmarket and one in the City of Vaughan, that together have a total of 232 beds.
Residents receive nursing and medical care and personal support services in a
flexible environment that supports their individuality and respects their cultural
diversity.
Services provided by CUPE Local 905 (LTC) employees in these facilities include
registered nursing, personal support, occupational and physical therapy, food and
nutrition and maintenance and administrative support.
Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, June 13, 2017 Regional Report Page 2 of 14
The contract for CUPE Local 905 (LTC) represents approximately 500 staff and
expired on March 31, 2016. The agreement comes following a series of negotiations
between the two parties over the past few months. This new agreement will expire on
March 31, 2020.
York Region's unionized employees are represented by the York Region and Long-
Term Care Unit(s) of CUPE Local 905 and the Ontario Nursing Association (ONA).
Approximately 81 per cent of York Region’s total staff complement is represented by
one of these three unions.
York Region hosts 6th annual Emergency Preparedness Fair
York Regional Council recognized May 7 to 13 as National Emergency Preparedness
Week. To help raise awareness about the week, York Region will hold its 6th annual
Emergency Preparedness Fair on Friday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The fair will include exhibits and vehicles from York Regional Police, York Region
Paramedic Services, local fire services, the Canadian Red Cross and St. John
Ambulance. The event is a fun and informative event showcasing the importance of
preparing yourself and your family for an unfortunate event of an emergency or
disaster in York Region.
Additionally, York Region’s Emergency Preparedness Guide is a comprehensive
resource that informs residents about the types of emergencies most likely to occur in
York Region and how best to prepare and respond to them.
Infrastructure Week: May 15 to 19, 2017
Infrastructure Week (May 15 to 19) acknowledges the importance of infrastructure
such as roads, pipes and water systems to our community and to our local, Regional
and global economy.
York Region continues to advance the major infrastructure investments across our
nine cities and towns. The 10-year capital plans for these investments total $4.7
billion and will ensure the necessary infrastructure is in place and maintained for
current needs and future growth.
York Regional Council will meet on Thursday, May 18 (immediately following
Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, June 13, 2017 Regional Report Page 3 of 14
Committee of the Whole) 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
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Compiled by:
Jennifer Mitchell, Manager, Corporate Communications
The Regional Municipality of York
Phone: 1-877-464-9675, ext. 71236
Cell: 905-955-2533
Email: jennifer.mitchell@york.ca
Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, June 13, 2017 Regional Report Page 4 of 14
May 26, 2017
York Regional Council Highlights - May 25, 2017
York Region Chief of Staff Lina Bigioni receives Civic Leadership Award
York Region Chief of Staff, Office of the Regional Chair, Lina Bigioni received the
York Regional Police Civic Leadership Award in recognition of her outstanding
commitment to community giving. York Region Chairman and CEO Wayne
Emmerson recognized the achievement and offered congratulations on behalf of
Regional Council. The Award for Civic Leadership was created by The Regional
Municipality of York Police Services Board to recognize the highest level of
excellence in Civic Leadership.
York Region Rapid Transit Chief Engineer Paul May named Top Public
Works Leader
York Region Chairman and CEO Wayne Emmerson joined Mary-Frances Turner,
President, York Region Rapid Transit Corporation in recognizing Paul May, York
Region Rapid Transit Chief Engineer, for being named to the American Public
Works Association 2017 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year. The award
honours excellence and dedication for public works professionals in the private and
public sectors. Paul began his career with York Region in 1988. His career
achievements include planning and implementing the first phase of Viva rapid transit
and overseeing complex rapid transit projects on behalf of the Region, totalling over
$3 billion in new infrastructure.
York Region receives $34.8 million in funding through the Clean Water
and Wastewater Fund
Twenty-nine new water and wastewater projects in York Region have been approved
for funding under the Government of Canada’s Clean Water and Wastewater Fund.
Through this program, the Government of Canada provides up to 50 per cent and the
Province of Ontario provides up to 25 per cent of total eligible project costs. Funding
recipients provide for the balance.
A total of $34.8 million in funding will be directed to projects ensuring safe
Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, June 13, 2017 Regional Report Page 5 of 14
provision of water and wastewater services, including:
New York Regional Police marine facility on the way in Town of
Georgina
York Region has purchased land at 20 Bonnie Boulevard in Jackson’s Point in the
Town of Georgina to build a new York Regional Police marine facility. The 8,600-
square foot site will help meet growing safety demands on Lake Simcoe and enhance
local community safety. The facility will include office space, three boat slips and a
storage facility with completion expected in late 2018. The decision was confirmed
at the May 18 Regional Council meeting.
Seniors play an important role in York Region
York Region recognizes Seniors’ Month this June and the important role seniors play
in the community.
This year’s theme “Living Your Best Life” marks the 33rd anniversary of the
celebration highlighting how seniors have built our communities and continue to
contribute their time and talents.
Over the next 15 years, the number of seniors in York Region is projected to grow to
over 310,000, with 21 per cent of the population age 65 and older by 2031. York
Regional Council approved the York Region Seniors Strategy - Thinking Ahead in
November 2016 to respond to the needs of York Region’s growing senior population.
York Region recognizes Pride Week June 9 to 18
York Region recognizes Pride Week and the 17th Annual Pride Week Festival June 9
to 18 to celebrate a safe, inclusive and discrimination-free community for all citizens.
The York Pride Fest festival joins others across Canada to bring visibility to the
LGBT+ community. Pride Week offers many events, including a parade, live
entertainment, community fair, celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary and other
Sewer rehabilitation
Phosphorus reduction testing
Watermain replacement
Pumping station rehabilitation
Flood Control with Structural Sewer Replacement
Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, June 13, 2017 Regional Report Page 6 of 14
family-friendly activities.
Council and Committee meetings to be video streamed starting fall 2018
York Regional Council approved the installation of video streaming hardware,
software and other controls in the Council Chambers to be installed in July and
August 2018.
York Regional Council and Committee of the Whole meetings currently stream live
audio, accompanied by a video feed of presentation material. Council and Committee
of the Whole meeting schedules and live audio streaming is available at york.ca
York Region seeks new revenue sources to help fund infrastructure
projects
York Regional Council will request the Province provide York Region with the
revenue powers available under the City of Toronto Act to help fund growth-related
infrastructure and provide for the upkeep of existing infrastructure in a financially
sustainable way
York Region’s revenue raising powers are currently limited to property taxes,
development charges, user fees, fines and penalties and investment income. In recent
years, the Region has made progress towards financial sustainability by adopting a
fiscal strategy and a plan to achieve full cost recovery for water and wastewater
services. However, the twin objectives of accommodating growth and achieving
financial sustainability can only be met with new revenue sources.
York Regional Council approved the 2017 Development Charge Bylaw. In addition,
Council directed staff to bring back a report and a proposed bylaw amendment on or
before March 31, 2018, to include additional road projects in the charge.
Timeline for 2018 budget approved
York Regional Council approved the timeline for preparation of the 2018 budget.
This will be the final year of the current multi-year budget.
The 2018 budget will be tabled before Council in November 2017 with final budget
approval scheduled for December 14. As this budget will cover the final year of this
Council’s term of office, budgets for 2019 and beyond will be part of a new multi-
year budget developed for the next term of Council.
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York Region’s $14.4 million investment in local hospitals is investment in
community health
The Regional Municipality of York will contribute $14.4 million in 2017 capital
funding to York Region hospitals to support continued quality care for residents.
Under an ongoing Memorandum of Understanding with four local hospitals, York
Region provides potential funding of at least $12 million per year through 2031.
Annual funding amounts are adjusted for hospital performance and assessment
growth, and divided among the four local hospitals: Mackenzie Health Richmond
Hill, Markham Stouffville Hospital, Southlake Regional Health Centre and
Mackenzie Health Vaughan.
In 2016, all local hospitals met the paramedic off-load target of 30 minutes. Timing
for off-load is calculated from when an ambulance arrives at hospital with a patient
to the time hospital staff assume patient care. If the 30-minute off-load target is not
achieved, capital funding provided to the hospital may be reduced to address
operating costs incurred by York Region Paramedic Services to maintain response
time targets.
York Region has a long history of contributing to hospital capital costs. The Province
of Ontario funds up to 90 per cent of hospital construction, accounting for
approximately 65 per cent of total cost. The remaining 35 per cent is funded from
community sources.
York Region Newcomer Strategy supports warm welcome for new
resident
The Regional Municipality of York 2017 to 2021 Newcomer Strategy supports York
Region’s vision for a welcoming and inclusive community where newcomers are
supported, engaged and thriving.
By 2031, an estimated 55 per cent of York Region’s population will be immigrants
and 62 per cent will be members of a visible minority group. The Newcomer
Strategy helps connect newcomers – York Region residents who have lived in
Canada less than 10 years – to the right jobs for their skills and experience, and the
right resources to feel connected and engaged in the community. The strategy also
aims to strengthen links between employers and newcomers to meet labour growth
needs in coming years.
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Work is already underway on a number of actions under the strategy, such as:
York Region Greening Achievements continue to meet and exceed targets
The Regional Municipality of York reported another successful year of achievements
through its Greening Strategy, a blueprint for actions which help protect and preserve
our natural environment.
In 2016, York Region surpassed all targets to preserve and enhance green spaces
with accomplishments in the areas of tree planting, education and outreach.
Achievements include planting more than 93,000 trees and engaging residents at over
200 environmental outreach events.
Building on successes in 2016, the Region is now recognized as Canada’s first
Monarch butterfly-friendly Region through the United States National Wildlife
Federation (NWF). This designation reaffirms York Region’s commitment to
encourage residents to create monarch butterfly habitat and support the sale and use
of native plants.
York Region will continue to work with partners to advance priorities set out in the
Greening Strategy. York Region’s current canopy cover is 31 per cent and every tree
planted helps meet the goal of 35 per cent canopy cover by 2031.
York Region community funding supported nearly 60,000 residents in
2016
The Regional Municipality of York invested invested $5.8 million in the Community
Investment Strategy, transit ticket and refugee support programs in 2016, bringing
assistance to nearly 60,000 residents in need.
The Community Investment Strategy invested $5.5 million in 51 projects in 2016
providing low and moderate income residents access to human services through
community agencies to improve their health, housing and economic independence.
Planning the next York Region Internationally Educated Professionals
conference for fall 2017
Developing and promoting tools supporting the Diversity and Inclusion
Charter for York Region
Refreshing the yorkwelcome.ca portal to better meet newcomer and service
provider needs
Working with partners to research and better understand social resiliency in
the community
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Through the Region’s Community Partnership Council (CPC), consisting of
representatives from government, settlement, language, business, education, health
and police sectors, York Region quickly responded to the federal Refugee
Resettlement Initiative of 2016 by establishing the Refugee Planning Table for York
Region. More than 1,000 refugees benefitted in 2016 from a $200,000 Regional
investment to support housing, clothing and employment skills.
Additionally, through the Transit Ticket Program, more than $100,000 in YRT/Viva
transit tickets were provided to 54 community agencies to help residents access
groceries, food programs, education and training, job opportunities and medical
services.
Legalization of cannabis poses impacts for Canadian municipalities
The federal government’s plan to legalize cannabis for recreational use by July 2018
poses financial, policy and program impacts for Canadian municipalities.
Although responsibility for overseeing legalization will be shared by federal,
provincial and territorial governments, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario
has created a task force to identify potential issues for municipalities.
Municipal impacts may include increased policing costs for impaired driving and
criminal activity, enforcement costs for compliance with production, distribution and
consumption guidelines, public health costs for education and response to addiction
and mental health issues, as well municipal planning, zoning and licensing
implications.
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario is recommending solutions to the
federal and provincial government, such as:
Authority for municipalities to impose local excise tax for products sold within their
boundaries
York Region staff will monitor progress as provincial and federal government
consultation continues.
Funding for municipalities to support public safety and health
New or enhanced powers to address business licensing, zoning and siting and
the authority for municipalities to “opt-out”
Updated federal regulations related to medical marijuana issues to prevent
similar problems with recreational marijuana
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Updated Ontario Public Health Standards protect community health
York Region Public Health recently reviewed and provided feedback on updated
Ontario Public Health Standards (OPHS) developed by the Ministry of Health and
Long-Term Care.
On February 27, 2017, updated standards were released to public health units for
review and feedback. Updates included addition of visual health supports and vision
screening for pre-teen and kindergarten-aged children, development of new
accountability requirements and increased flexibility to plan, deliver and modify
programs and services based on local community needs.
York Region Public Health will monitor new developments and participate in further
consultations as the standards are finalized. Implementation of revised standards is
expected in 2018.
York Region to enter Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension
maintenance agreements
York Regional Council has approved agreements for the operation and maintenance
of the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension. The agreements identify
responsibilities and coordination of service between the Toronto Transit Commission
(TTC) and York Region Transit (YRT/Viva) in relation to the subway extension.
Customer service, education and public outreach highlighted in YRT/Viva
Enforcement and Security success
York Regional Council received the York Region Transit (YRT/Viva) 2016
Enforcement and Security Annual Report highlighting YRT/Viva’s commitment to
providing travellers with a safe and enjoyable experience.
By combining traveller education, outreach and inspection standards, staff
successfully provide customer service, education, safety and security, as well as
keeping fare evasions low at 1.8 per cent.
Natural Gas Buying Group provides energy conservation opportunities
York Regional Council received an update on the Region’s participation in the
Natural Gas Buying Group with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
Through collective buying power, York Region is able to secure more competitive
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pricing while negotiated fixed prices allow for accurate multi-year budgeting.
In 2016, natural gas costs accounted for five per cent of York Region’s total energy
costs. Use of natural gas has increased approximately eight per cent per year since
2006 as Regional facilities replace electric heating with less costly natural gas.
The Region is continuously evaluating opportunities to conserve energy and will
provide updates on the performance of the Buying Group once every three years.
Investment attraction Toronto Global Update
York Regional Council received an update on the Region’s participation in Toronto
Global. Formerly known as the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Marketing Alliance,
this group focuses on attracting foreign investment to the GTA to develop and
maintain a strong Regional economy.
York Region has actively supported the transition to Toronto Global, including:
Foreign investment attraction to the GTA is an important part of developing and
maintaining a strong Regional economy
Centres and Corridors key to growth in York Region
York Regional Council received an update on the Region’s Centres and Corridors:
Markham Centre, Newmarket Centre, Richmond Hill/Langstaff Gateway and
Vaughan Metropolitan Centre. These communities are home to more than 50,000
people and approximately 118,000 jobs and are designed to accommodate a
significant share of York Region’s population and employment growth.
Since 2013, building permits for approximately 120,000 square metres of office
space has been issued in the Region’s centres and corridors, making York Region
second to the City of Toronto in new Greater Toronto Area office construction.
New agreement provides important data for York Region Data
Participation in the interim Toronto Global Board of Directors
Participation in the Economic Development Office Management Council to
help create the agreement and support program development
Support by Regional staff for market research, tours and investment inquiry
support
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Consortium
York Regional Council approved a new five-year agreement with the Canadian
Council on Social Development to provide community data until March 21, 2022.
York Region joins with over 500 municipalities and community organizations across
Canada to participate in The Community Data Program led by the Canadian Council
for Social Development. The program allows members to access customized tables
from Statistics Canada and other data providers on social and economic development
trends in the community.
As a member since 2005, York Region has used the data to inform initiatives such as
Making Ends Meet, Immigration Settlement Strategy, Seniors Strategy, 2015 to 2019
Strategic Plan and Housing Solutions: A Place for Everyone. Data will continue to
inform program and service delivery.
York Region leads the York Region Data Consortium which allows 13 members to
share costs and access to the Community Data Program. By pooling resources,
members gain access to over $1 million of data at a fraction of the cost. Total cost for
the 2017 to 2022 agreement is $99,950, with York Region’s portion, including the
Region and six local municipalities, totalling $53,819.
York Regional Council approves traffic control measures in two locations
Effective June 6, 2017, an all-way stop using stop signs will be in place at the
intersection of Major Mackenzie Drive East and Reesor Road in the City of
Markham.
A traffic signal will also soon be installed at the intersection of Mount Albert Road
and Centre Street in the Town of East Gwillimbury
Traffic controls provide orderly movement of traffic, help reduce right angle and
turning collisions and promote pedestrian safety.
York Region ranks within top 10 Canadian municipalities in growth and
development
Development and population indicators highlighted in The Growth and Development
Review 2016 report show York Region remains competitive and ranks within the top
10 municipalities in Canada in key economic areas, including construction values
and the housing market.
York Region’s economy added 15,100 new jobs in 2016, consistent with the steady
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job growth of approximately three per cent increase annually over the past five years.
In addition to employment, York Region also experienced growth in population,
increasing an estimated 1.8 per cent to 1,186,900.
Strong growth and development demonstrates York Region continues to be a place
where people want to live and companies want to work and invest.
York Region has housing supply five years and beyond
York Regional Council received an update on housing supply, identifying York
Region’s short and long-term housing supply continues to exceed requirements set
by the Province, as well as the York Regional Official Plan.
The Region currently has housing supply in registered and draft approved units, as
well as sufficient regional water and wastewater to accommodate approximately five
years. York Region also has 21 to 23 years of designated housing supply, surpassing
the 10-year requirements in Regional and Provincial policies.
Next regular meeting of York Regional Council
York Regional Council will meet on Thursday, June 29 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
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Compiled by:
Kim MacGillivray, Corporate Communications
The Regional Municipality of York
Phone: 1-877-464-9675, ext. 77507 Cell: 905-251-6421
Email: kim.macgillivray@york.ca
Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, June 13, 2017 Regional Report Page 14 of 14
The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
By-law Number 59XX-17
Being a By-law to amend Parking and Traffic Control
By-law Number 4574-04.T, as amended, to prescribe a
Maximum Rate of Speed on various highways
in the Town of Aurora (Vandorf Sideroad).
Whereas subsection 128(2) of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, as
amended, provides that the council of a municipality may, for motor vehicles driven on a
highway or portion of a highway under its jurisdiction, by by-law prescribe a rate of
speed different from the rate set out in subsection 128(1) that is not greater than 100
kilometres per hour;
And whereas the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora (the "Town")
enacted By-law Number 4574-04.T, as amended, being the Parking and Traffic Control
By-law, on September 28, 2004;
And whereas the Council of the Town deems it necessary and expedient to amend By-
law Number 4574-04.T, as amended;
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby enacts
as follows:
The rate of speed set out in Column 4 shall be the maximum rate of speed
permitted on the section of highway set out in Column 1 for which the limits are
more particularly described in Columns 2 and 3.
2. Schedule Vlll to By-law Number4574-04.T, as amended, respecting Maximum
Rate of Speed, be and is hereby amended by deleting the following:
COLUMN 1 -
COLUMN 2 -
COLUMN 3 -
COLUMN 4 -
HIGHWAY
FROM:
TO:
SPEED
600 metres west of
Vandorf Sideroad
Leslie Street
Leslie Street
60 km/h
3. Schedule Vlll to By-law Number4574-04.T, as amended, respecting Maximum Rate
of Speed, be and is hereby amended by inserting the following:
COLUMN 1 -
COLUMN 2 -
COLUMN 3 -
COLUMN 4 -
HIGHWAY
FROM:
TO:
SPEED
600 metres west of
Vandorf Sideroad
Leslie Street
Leslie Street
50 km/h
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 13th day of June, 2017.
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
By-law (b)
Page 1 of 4
By-law Number 59XX-17 Page 2 of 3
the revenue from which is considered as non -tax revenue for the Town in its
budgets.
4. For the railway right-of-way taxes due and payable to the Town in accordance
with Ontario Regulation 387/98, as amended and as established by the Minister
of Finance, the actual amount due to the Town shall be based on the
assessment roll as returned and the rates as prescribed in Schedule "A" to this
By-law for the taxation year 2017, the revenue from which is considered as tax
revenue for the Town in its budgets.
5. For the utility transmission line taxes due and payable to the Town in accordance
with Ontario Regulation 387/98, as amended and as established by the Minister
of Finance, the actual amount due to the Town shall be based on the
assessment roll as returned and the rates as prescribed in Schedule "A" to this
By-law for the taxation year 2017, the revenue from which is considered as tax
revenue for the Town in its budgets.
6. All rates and taxes levied under the authority of this By-law shall, pursuant to
section 342 of the Act, be due and payable in two instalments on Tuesday, July
25, 2017 and Monday, September 25, 2017. These due dates are subject to
amendment by the Director of Corporate & Financial Services - Treasurer, or his
designate, if required, to meet the statutory notice period set out in section 343 of
the Act, and may be changed for all properties in any or all property tax classes,
but not for individual tax accounts.
7. All taxes payable to the Town under the Pre -authorized Tax Payment Plans shall
be due and payable on the last business day of each calendar month, starting in
January 2017, and continuing as required until and including December 31,
2017, in the manner established for each of the said Plans.
8. The Director of Financial Services - Treasurer or his designate shall add to the
Collector's Roll all or any municipal charges in arrears for water and sewer
billings, cutting weeds, property standards infractions, or any other charges
which should be levied pursuant to any statute or by-law against the respective
properties chargeable therewith and that the same shall be collected in the same
manner and at the same time as all other rates or levies.
9. A late payment penalty charge at the rate of one and one quarter percent
(1.25%) shall be levied on the non-payment of any instalment of the taxes or any
portion thereof as at the first day of each calendar month following the instalment
date.
10. If any taxes levied pursuant to this By-law remain unpaid on the first day of the
month following the date a late payment penalty charge was added pursuant to
section 9 of this By-law, interest at the rate of one and one quarter percent
(1.25%) of the unpaid taxes as at the date of calculation shall be levied, and
likewise again on the first day of each month thereafter for as long as there are
taxes remaining unpaid.
11. Partial payments are to be applied to accounts in accordance with section 347 of
the Act. Despite the provisions of subsection 347(3) of the Act, the Director of
Financial Services - Treasurer or his designate shall apply all payments received,
including partial payments, to accounts in a consistent manner.
By-law Number 59XX-17
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12. The Director of Financial Services - Treasurer or his designate is hereby
authorized to mail or cause to be mailed the notices specifying the amount of
taxes payable by a person liable for property taxes, addressed to them at their
place of residence or place of business.
13. Schedule "A" attached hereto shall be and form a part of this By-law.
14. Where there is a conflict between a provision(s) of this By-law and any other by-
law of the Town, the provision(s) of this By-law shall prevail to the extent of the
conflict.
15. In the event any part or provision of this By-law, including any part or provisions
of a Schedule(s), is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be void,
illegal or invalid, the offending part or provision shall be considered as separate,
severable and struck out from the remaining parts or provisions of this By-law,
which parts or provisions shall remain valid, binding and of full force and effect.
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 131" day of June, 2017.
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Town of Aurora
2017 Property Tax Rates
Schedule "A" to By-law Number 59XX-17
TAX CLASS
QUALIFIER
2017
Town Rate
Residential Taxable: Full
RT
0.316746%
Multi -Residential Taxable: Full
MT
0.316746%
Commercial Taxable: Full
CT
0.374176%
Commercial Taxable: Excess Land
CU
0.261924%
Commercial Taxable: Vacant Land
CX
0.291924%
Office Buildings Taxable: Full
DT
0.374176%
Office Buildings Taxable: Excess Land
DU
0.261924%
Parking Lots Taxable: Full
GT
0.374176%
Shopping Centre Taxable: Full
ST
0.374176%
Shopping Centre Taxable: Vacant Land
SU
0.261924%
Commercial New Construction Taxable: Full
XT
0.374176%
Commercial New Construction Taxable: Excess Land
XU
0.261924%
Office Buildings New Construction Taxable: Full
YT
0.374176%
Office Buildings New Construction Taxable: Excess Land
YU
0.261924%
Shopping Centre New Construction Taxable: Full
ZT
0.374176%
Shopping Centre New Construction Taxable: Excess Land
ZU
0.261924%
Industrial Taxable: Full
IT
0.448794%
Industrial Taxable: Full Shared as PIL
IH
0.448794%
Industrial Taxable: Excess Land
IU
0.291716%
Industrial Taxable: Vacant Land
IX
0.291716%
Industrial Taxable: New Construction Taxable: Full
JT
0.448794%
Industrial Taxable: New Construction Taxable: Excess Land
JU
0.291716%
Large Industrial Taxable: Full
LT
0.448794%
Pipelines Taxable: Full
PT
0.291110%
Farm Taxable: Full
FT
0.079187%
Managed Forests Taxable: Full
TT
0.079187%
Railway Right -of -Way Taxable: Full
WT
$ 284.00
Utility Trans/Distrib Taxable: Full -Shared as PIL
UH
$ 383.69
PAYMENT IN LIEU CLASS
QUALIFIER
Aurora
Rates
Residential PIL General Rate
RG
0.371903%
Commercial PIL Full Rate
CF
0.374176%
Commercial PIL General Rate
CG
0.374176%
Commercial PIL Tenant of the Province
CP
0.374176%
Commercial PIL General Rate - Excess Land
CW
0.261924%
Industrial PIL General Rate -Vacant Land
IZ
0.291716%
Railway Right -of -Way PIL General Rate
WG
$ 284.00
For all properties, property taxes are calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the appropriate rate above.
Example calculation: $100,000 RT assessment x .316746 %_ $316.75 (Aurora's portion of property taxes due)
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 June 13, 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 June 13, 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 13th day of June, 2017.
___________________________________
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor
___________________________________
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
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