AGENDA - Council - 20180327Council
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
7 p.m.
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Public Release
March 23, 2018
Town of Aurora
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
7 p.m., Council Chambers
1. Approval of the Agenda
Recommended:
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
3. Presentations
(a) Superintendent Michael Slack #756, York Regional Police, 1 District
Re: Policing Operations Update
4. Delegations
(a) Tyler Barker, Chair of Accessibility Advisory Committee
Re: General Committee Item R9 – Summary of Committee
Recommendations Report No. 2018-03
(b) Stephen Kimmerer and Reg Chappell representing Sport Aurora
Re: Motion (b) Councillor Mrakas, Re: Centre of Excellence, and
Motion (c) Mayor Dawe, Re: Future Vision with York Region District
School Board
5. Consent Agenda
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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 C5 inclusive, be approved:
C1. General Committee Meeting Report of March 20, 2018
Recommended:
1. That the General Committee meeting report of March 20, 2018, be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee approved.
C2. Council Meeting Minutes of February 27, 2018
Recommended:
1. That the Council meeting minutes of February 27, 2018, be adopted as
printed and circulated.
C3. Council Closed Session Minutes of February 27, 2018
(confidential attachment)
Recommended:
1. That the Council Closed Session minutes of February 27, 2018, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
C4. Council Closed Session Public Minutes of February 27, 2018
Recommended:
1. That the Council Closed Session Public minutes of February 27, 2018,
be adopted as printed and circulated.
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C5. Memorandum from Mayor
Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting
Highlights of February 23, 2018
Recommended:
1. That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority Board Meeting Highlights of February 23, 2018, be received for
information.
6. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
R1. CMS18-009 – Vending Machine Sales
Recommended:
1. That Report No. CMS18-009 be received for information.
R2. PDS18-045 – Additional Information for the Implementation of Train
Whistle Cessation for GO Train Crossings Design and
Peer Review Budget
Recommended:
1. That Report No. PDS18-045 be received for information.
7. Notices of Motion
8. Motions
(a) Councillor Mrakas
Re: Complete Streets
(b) Councillor Mrakas
Re: Centre of Excellence
(c) Mayor Dawe
Re: Future Vision with York Region District School Board
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(d) Councillor Gaertner
Re: Flood Preparation
9. Regional Report
10. New Business
11. Public Service Announcements
12. By-laws
Recommended:
That the following by-laws be enacted:
(a) By-law Number XXXX-18 Being a By-law to appoint Building Inspectors for
The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
(b) By-law Number XXXX-18 Being a By-law to appoint Municipal By-law
Enforcement Officers and Property Standards Officers for The Corporation of
the Town of Aurora
(c) By-law Number XXXX-18 Being a By-law to exempt Blocks 123, 124, 125,
126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, and 137 on Plan 65M-
4519 from Part-Lot Control (Shimvest Investments Limited)
(d) By-law Number XXXX-18 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6000-17,
as amended (304 Kennedy Street West – Joe Stewart)
(General Committee Report No. PDS18-017 – Feb. 20/18)
(e) By-law Number XXXX-18 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 5840-16,
respecting signs within the Town of Aurora
(General Committee Report No. CS18-003 – Feb. 20/18)
13. Closed Session
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14. Confirming By-law
Recommended:
That the following confirming by-law be enacted:
By-law Number XXXX-17 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council
Resulting from a Council Meeting on March 27, 2018.
15. Adjournment
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Council, March 27, 2018
GC Item R9 - Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2018-03
Tyler Barker, Chair of Accessibility Advisory Committee
To speak to the recommendations of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting
minutes of January 10, 2018, regarding the Town of Aurora 2018-2024 Accessibility
Plan.
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Legislative Services Mar. 22, 2018
Council Meeting Agenda
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Delegation (a)
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Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, March 27, 2018Delegation (b) Page 1 of 1
Town of Aurora
General Committee Meeting Report
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Attendance
Council Members Councillor Gaertner in the Chair; Councillors Abel, Humfryes, Kim,
Mrakas, Pirri, Thom Thompson, and Mayor Dawe
Members Absent None
Other Attendees Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, Techa van
Leeuwen, Director of Corporate Services, Dan Elliott, Director of
Financial Services, Al Downey, Director of Operations, Marco
Ramunno, Director of Planning and Development Services, Lisa
Warth, Acting Director of Community Services, Stephanie
Mackenzie-Smith, Manager of Corporate Communications,
Slawomir Szlapczynski, Associate Town Solicitor, Michael de Rond,
Town Clerk, and Ishita Soneji, Council/Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
General Committee consented to recess the meeting at 9:14 p.m. and reconvened at
9:24 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
General Committee approved the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services,
with the following additions:
• Delegation (a) Kasie Savage representing Real Food First
Re: Item R2 – CMS18-005 – Request for Proposals for Vending and
Concession Operations
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Item C1
Page 1 of 14
General Committee Meeting Report
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Page 2 of 14
• Item C10 – Parks, Recreation and Cultural Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes of February 15, 2018
• Item R9 – Summary of Committee Recommendation Report No. 2018-03
• Item R10 – Memorandum from Mayor; Re: Celebration of Spring Fashion
Show – Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation
• Notice of Motion (d) Councillor Gaertner
Re: Flood Preparation
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
None
4. Delegations
(a) Kasie Savage representing Real Food First
Re: Item R2 – CMS18-005 – Request for Proposals for Vending and
Concession Operations
Ms. Savage expressed appreciation to Members of Council and staff for
incorporating the suggestions from the residents and including 55% healthy
food choices in the request for proposal for vending and concession
operations, and spoke in support of the staff recommendations.
General Committee received the comments of the delegation and referred to
Item R2.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Item C1
Page 2 of 14
General Committee Meeting Report
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Page 3 of 14
5. Consent Agenda
General Committee recommends:
That Consent Agenda Items C1 to C10 be approved:
C1. OPS18-002 – Purchase Order Increase for Road Lining and Zone
Painting
1. That Report No. OPS18-002 be received; and
2. That the contract between the Town of Aurora and Guild Electric Ltd., as
established through RFQ IES2016-66, be extended to include the 2018
option year; and
3. That Purchase Order No. 901 to Guild Electric Ltd. be increased by
$45,000 to $128,101, excluding taxes, for the contract term of 2018.
C2. OPS18-003 – Purchase Order Increase for Supply and Delivery of Trees
1. That Report No. OPS18-003 be received; and
2. That the contract between the Town of Aurora and Dutchmaster
Nurseries Ltd., as established through RFQ 2017-30-PRCS, be extended
to include the 2018 option year; and
3. That Purchase Order No.1096 to Dutchmaster Nurseries Ltd. be
increased by $80,000 to $160,000, excluding taxes, for the contract term
of 2018.
C3. OPS18-004 – Purchase Order Increase for Landscape Maintenance
1. That Report No. OPS18-004 be received; and
2. That the contract between the Town of Aurora and Municipal
Maintenance Inc., as established through RFQ 2017-19-PRCS, be
extended to include the 2018 option year; and
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Item C1
Page 3 of 14
General Committee Meeting Report
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Page 4 of 14
3. That Purchase Order No.1101 to Municipal Maintenance Ltd. be
increased by $65,000 to $139,176, excluding taxes, for the contract term
of 2018.
C4. OPS18-007 – Purchase Order Increase to Priestly Demolition Inc. for
Interior Works at 89 Mosley Street
1. That Report No. OPS18-007 be received; and
2. That Purchase Order No.1203 to Priestly Demolition Inc. be increased by
$36,169.75 to $245,309.75, excluding taxes, for the contract term of
2018.
C5. FS18-012 – Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for Members of
Council, Committees and Local Boards
1. That Report No. FS18-012 be received for information.
C6. CMS18-007 – Dasher Board System in the Arena of the Aurora Family
Leisure Complex Capital Project No. 72171
1. That Report No. CMS18-007 be received; and
2. That Tender No. 2018-39-CMS for the supply and installation of the
dasher board system in the arena of the Aurora Family Leisure Complex
(AFLC) building be awarded to Welmar Recreational Products in the
amount of $216,496.00, 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.
C7. Finance Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2018
1. That the Finance Advisory Committee meeting minutes of January 24,
2018, be received for information.
C8. Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 1,
2018
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Item C1
Page 4 of 14
General Committee Meeting Report
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Page 5 of 14
1. That the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
February 1, 2018, be received for information.
C9. Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2018
1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February
7, 2018, be received for information.
C10. Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes of February 15, 2018
1. That the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee
meeting minutes of February 15, 2018, be received for information.
Carried
6. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
General Committee consented to consider items in the following order: R2, R6, R1, R3,
R4, R5, R7, R8, R9 and R10.
R1. CS18-001 – Pending List
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. CS18-001 be received for information.
Carried
R2. CMS18-005 – Requests for Proposals for Vending and Concession
Operations
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. CMS18-005 be received; and
2. That the Director of Community Services be authorized to issue a
Request for Proposal for the operation of vending machines and
concession stands in Town facilities; and
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Item C1
Page 5 of 14
General Committee Meeting Report
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Page 6 of 14
3. That the Request for Proposal include mandatory requirements for a
minimum of 55% healthy food and beverage options, as described
herein; and
4. That the Request for Proposal include the following requirements:
(a) Vending machines to be included at all locations currently identified
for the RFP; and
(b) No change to current practice of requiring the concession operator to
provide all marketing and promotion in a neat and professional
manner; and
(c) Eliminate plain bottled water, but continue to allow the sale of
flavoured and/or carbonated water. (Empty refillable bottles can be
made available for sale); and
(d) Staff to work within existing resources to promote the inclusion of
healthy choices by working with facility user groups and York Region
Public Health.
Carried
R3. FS18-013 – 2018 Water, Wastewater, Stormwater Budgets and Rates
Mr. Dan Elliott, Director of Finance, presented an overview of the 2018 water,
wasterwater and stormwater budgets, and provided details on the 2018
outlook for the proposed rates and budgets, the stormwater cost recovery
rate structure, and the determining factors of the proposed rates.
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. FS18-013 be received; and
2. That the 2018 combined Water, Wastewater and Stormwater budget of
$23,637,600, be approved; and
3. That the 2018 retail water rate of $2.01 per cubic metre and the retail
wastewater rate of $2.72 per cubic metre of water, be approved; and
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Item C1
Page 6 of 14
General Committee Meeting Report
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Page 7 of 14
4. That the 2018 flat rate stormwater charges of $5.28 per unit per month
for residential and condominium properties and $67.07 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, 2018, and be retroactive for all consumption newly billed on
such billings; and
6. That the 2018 bulk water purchase rate of $4.73 per cubic metre
dispensed effective May 1, 2018, be approved; and
7. That the Town’s full time staff complement for all work areas except
Library and Central York Fire be increased by 2 to 223 to reflect the
operational requirements of the water, wastewater and stormwater areas;
and
8. That the necessary By-law to implement the 2018 retail water rate, retail
wastewater rate, stormwater charge and bulk water purchase rate, be
enacted.
Carried
R4. CS18-005 – Amendments to the Use of Corporate Resources for
Election Campaign Purposes Policy
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. CS18-005 be received; and
2. That amendments to the Use of Corporate Resources for Election
Campaign Purposes Policy regarding Third Party Advertisers and
Nomination Day, be approved.
Carried
R5. FS18-004 – 2019 Budget Development Direction
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Item C1
Page 7 of 14
General Committee Meeting Report
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Page 8 of 14
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. FS18-004 be received; and
2. That the key principals for the 2019 operating budget development, be
endorsed.
Carried
R6. PDS18-023 – Application for Draft Plan of Condominium, Navelli
Dwellings Inc., 15278 Yonge Street, File Number: CDM-
2017-04, Related File Numbers: SP-2015-08, OPA-2015-04
and ZBA-2015-10
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PDS18-023 be received; and
2. That the Application for Draft Plan of Condominium (Standard
Condominium) CDM-2017-04 (Navelli Dwellings Inc.), be approved,
subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix “A” of this report; 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
R7. PDS18-026 – Implementation of Train Whistle Cessation for GO Train
Crossings Design and Peer Review Budget
General Committee consented to vote on clause 1 and clauses 2 to 4 of the motion
separately.
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PDS18-026 be received.
Carried
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Item C1
Page 8 of 14
General Committee Meeting Report
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Page 9 of 14
General Committee recommends:
2. That this report satisfy Council’s conditional budget approval for capital
project no. 34532 – Train Whistle Cessation in the amount of $235,000;
and
3. That approval be given for staff to proceed with capital project No. 34532;
and
4. That the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute agreements
between the Town of Aurora, the Region and/or Metrolinx, including any
and all documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to
same.
Defeated
R8. PDS18-028 – Application for Zoning By-law Amendment, Canadian Tire
Real Estate Limited, 14700 Yonge Street, Part of Lots 76
and 77, Concession 1, File Number: ZBA-2016-05
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PDS18-028 be referred to staff.
Motion to refer
Carried
R9. Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2018-03
General Committee recommends:
1. That Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2018-03 be
received; and
2. That the Committee recommendations of the February 1, 2018
Environmental Advisory Committee meeting, be approved; and
3. That the Committee recommendations of the January 10, 2018
Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting be referred to staff for
further information.
Carried as amended
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Item C1
Page 9 of 14
General Committee Meeting Report
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Page 10 of 14
R10. Memorandum from Mayor
Re: Celebration of Spring Fashion Show – Southlake Regional Health
Centre Foundation
General Committee recommends:
1. That the memorandum regarding Celebration of Spring Fashion Show –
Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation be received; and
2. That the Celebration of Spring Fashion Show be declared as an “event of
Town significance”.
Carried
7. Notices of Motion
(a) Councillor Mrakas
Re: Complete Streets
Whereas municipalities are moving towards becoming complete communities;
and
Whereas the Town’s Official Plan establishes the vision, corresponding
principles and supporting policies to guide the Town’s evolution and
development, for all lands in the Town of Aurora; and
Whereas the Official Plan is written to direct change in accordance with
Provincial and York Region policy, with a new emphasis on the development
of a complete community, environmental responsibility, support for transit and
the efficient use of infrastructure; and
Whereas residents and businesses, current and future, have a right to
complete streets, streets that are “designed for all ages, abilities, and modes
of travel, with safe and comfortable access for pedestrians, bicycles, transit
users and the mobility-impaired as an integral planning feature; and
Whereas a Complete Streets policy ensures that transportation planners and
engineers consistently design and operate the entire street network for all road
users, not only motorists; and
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Item C1
Page 10 of 14
General Committee Meeting Report
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Page 11 of 14
Whereas Complete Streets offer wide-ranging benefits, are cost effective,
sustainable, and safe;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff add a Complete Streets
policy as part of the Official Plan update, so that a “complete streets”
philosophy be applied to the future development of the Town’s road
network; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That a focus on “Designing, constructing and
integrating new streets and retrofitting existing streets, where appropriate,
to focus on the needs of pedestrians, cyclists and persons with disabilities
and ensuring safety, accessibility, convenience, and comfort of all street
users be considered”.
(b) Councillor Mrakas
Re: Centre of Excellence
Whereas the York Region District School Board has announced the relocation
of Dr. G. W. Williams Secondary School from Dunning Avenue to Bayview
Avenue; and
Whereas the Dunning Avenue property is located in the middle of the
downtown core; and
Whereas the relocation of the school will have an impact on businesses in the
downtown area; and
Whereas one of the pillars of success identified in the Town Strategic Plan is
to actively promote and support the plan to revitalize the downtown; and
Whereas the Strategic Plan identifies that the Town continue to pursue
partnerships/initiatives to drive efficiency and potential cost savings; and
Whereas the relocation of Dr. G. W. Williams Secondary School provides an
opportunity for the Town and Yok Region District School Board to collaborate
and partner on community initiatives; and
Whereas this site would be an ideal location of a new sport facility, that would
be another anchor to the downtown core;
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Item C1
Page 11 of 14
General Committee Meeting Report
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Page 12 of 14
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff contact the York Region
District School Board and begin conversations about a possible
partnership in developing the Dunning Ave property into a Centre of
Excellence (Sport Facility).
(c) Mayor Daw e
Re: Future Vision with York Region District School Board
Whereas the Ministry of Education and the York Region District School Board
(YRDSB) recently announced a new high school will be built in east Aurora
replacing Dr. G. W. Williams by 2023; and
Whereas discussions have commenced between the Town of Aurora and the
newly appointed York Region District School Board Director of Education with
respect to the proposed new high school; and
Whereas the YRDSB is open to receiving comments from the Town of Aurora
on what is envisioned for the new high school to best serve our residents and
school community at large; and
Whereas the YRDSB is commencing their visioning process for the proposed
new high school; and
Whereas there may be an opportunity to develop a “shared space” agreement
with YRDSB when planning the development of the new high school;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff initiate discussions with
YRDSB and prepare a report that outlines a vision for the new proposed
high school in east Aurora that includes a “shared space” opportunity and
meets the needs of students, parents, faculty and residents of Aurora.
(d) Councillor Gaertner
Re: Flood Preparation
Whereas the Insurance Bureau now expects a severe flood event somewhere
in Canada every two to three weeks between April and November; and
Whereas Aurora needs to be prepared for flood events by ensuring that our
storm water drainage systems are functioning at an optimum level; and
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Item C1
Page 12 of 14
General Committee Meeting Report
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Page 13 of 14
Whereas the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority's Flood Plain Map
shows many Aurora homes currently sitting within the flood plain;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff ask the Lake Simcoe
Region Conservation Authority to present to Council about whether they
are revising any of their assumptions about flood plain boundaries based
on the realities of climate change; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That staff be directed to prepare a report on the
following:
(a) The condition of the dams and flood control measures located in the
old part of Aurora, including when they were last inspected and
updated;
(b) What challenges the new development in this area will present for our
old infrastructure;
(c) Identify infrastructure throughout the Town that is in need of remedial
capital work to be ready to safely and efficiently cope with heavy rains;
(d) The budget that will be required for these capital works and the
maintenance of the system.
8. New Business
Councillor Thompson referred to the transit partnership between Uber Canada and
Town of Innisfil, and suggested Mayor Dawe and Region of York to investigate the
possibility of collaborating with Uber Canada to improve public transit cost
reduction within York Region.
Councillor Abel inquired about the status on the removal of Rogers cameras in the
Council Chambers, and staff provided a response.
Councillor Abel expressed concerns regarding the condition of stairs behind Aw
Shucks Seafood Bar & Bistro, and staff provided a response.
Councillor Abel inquired about the cost related to the reception with Niagara
College, which was held in December 2017.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Item C1
Page 13 of 14
General Committee Meeting Report
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Page 14 of 14
Councillor Pirri referred to the partnership between Magna and Lyft regarding the
development and manufacturing of self-driving automobiles, and suggested that
the regulations for operations of autonomous vehicles in York Region should be
investigated.
Councillor Thompson requested staff to provide an update regarding any pending
lot line disputes behind businesses on Yonge Street.
Councillor Gaertner inquired about the Procurement Policy and the parameters of
finalizing a bid, and staff provided a response.
9. Closed Session
None
10. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:34 p.m.
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Wendy Gaertner, Councillor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
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, February 27, 2018
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
Development Services, Al Downey, Director of Operations, Lisa
Warth, Acting Director of Community Services, Stephanie
Mackenzie-Smith, Manager of Corporate Communications,
Patricia De Sario, Town Solicitor, Michael de Rond, Town Clerk,
and Ishita Soneji, Council/Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
Council consented to recess the meeting at 9:02 p.m. and reconvened at 9:12 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Service, with the following additions,
be approved:
• Delegation (b) Javed Khan representing Aurora Chamber of Commerce
Re: Motion (b) Councillor Abel; Re: Sign By-law Review
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Item C2
Page 1 of 18
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Page 2 of 18
• Delegation (c) Dr. Brian Moore representing Canadian Disc Institute,
Re: Motion (b) Councillor Abel; Re: Sign By-law Review
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
None
4. Delegations
Council consented to allow an extension to time for Delegation (a).
(a) Dennis Hirst, Owner of The Yonge Street Winery
Re: Motion (a) Councillor Kim; Re: Road Construction
Mr. Hirst spoke in support of the motion and expressed concerns regarding the
timeline and impacts of the road reconstruction on Brookland Avenue. He
further suggested various communication strategies to keep residents and
businesses informed of the impacts and timelines of construction in the Town.
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Motion (a).
Carried
(b) Javed Khan representing Aurora Chamber of Commerce
Re: Motion (b) Councillor Abel; Re: Sign By-law Review
Mr. Khan spoke in support of the motion, and noted that the Sign By-law
should be reviewed to include A-frame signage regulations.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Item C2
Page 2 of 18
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Page 3 of 18
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Motion (b).
Carried
(c) Dr. Brian Moore representing Canadian Disc Institute
Re: Motion (b) Councillor Abel; Re: Sign By-law Review
Dr. Moore spoke in support of the motion, and requested that the Sign by-law
be reviewed to include regulations for A-frame signs.
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Motion (b).
Carried
5. Consent Agenda
Council consented to consider Item C1 (sub-items R1, R2, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 and
R14) under Section 6, Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
as Items R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 and R10 respectively.
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Thom
That the following Consent Agenda items—C1 (with the exception of sub-items
R1, R2, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 and R14) to C3 inclusive—be approved:
C1. General Committee Meeting Report of February 20, 2018
1. That the General Committee meeting report of February 20, 2018, be
received and the following recommendations carried by the Committee
approved:
(C3) Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of December 11,
2017
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Item C2
Page 3 of 18
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Page 4 of 18
1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
December 11, 2017, be received for information.
(C5) Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 12,
2018
1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
February 12, 2018, be received for information.
(C6) Memorandum from Mayor Dawe
Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting
Highlights of January 26, 2018
1. That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of January 26,
2018, be received for information.
(R3) PDS18-018 – Proposal for Zoning By-law Amendment Application
1. That Report No. PDS18-018 be received.
(R9) PDS18-015 – Transfer of Review (TOR) Program
1. That Report No. PDS18-015 be received; and
2. That staff be directed to initiate the process of becoming a
participating municipality in the Transfer of Review (TOR)
Program; and
3. That the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to enter into a
Transfer of Review Agreement with Ontario’s Ministry of
Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) including any and all
documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to
same; and
4. That the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to enter into an
Agreement with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
(LSRCA) including any and all documents and ancillary
agreements required to give effect to same.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Item C2
Page 4 of 18
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Page 5 of 18
(R10) PDS18-019 – Application for Site Plan, York Region Christian
Seniors Home Inc., 440 & 460 William Graham
Drive, Plan 65M-4442, Block 4, File Number: SP-
2017-11, Related Files: OPA-2017-04, ZBA-2016-12
1. That Report No. PDS18-019 be received; and
2. That Site Plan Application File SP-2017-11 (York Region Christian
Seniors Homes Inc.), to permit the development of Phase 2
(subject lands) for the construction of a seven (7) storey building
with one level of underground parking, 110 independent living
units and 80 assisted living units for a total of 190 units, 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.
(R11) PDS18-024 – Province of Ontario Development Charges Rebate
Program
1. That Report No. PDS18-024 be received; and
2. That Aurora’s participation in the Province of Ontario’s
Development Charges Rebate Program be endorsed, authorizing
staff to proceed with the application.
(R12) CS18-001 – Pending List
1. That Report No. CS18-001 be deferred to the General Committee
meeting of March 20, 2018.
(R13) Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2018-02
1. That Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2018-
02 be received; and
2. That the Committee recommendations contained within this report
be approved.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Item C2
Page 5 of 18
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Page 6 of 18
(R16) Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of January 10,
2018
1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
January 10, 2018, be received for information.
C2. Council Meeting Minutes of February 13, 2018
1. That the Council meeting minutes of February 13, 2018, be adopted as
printed and circulated.
C3. Council Public Planning Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2018
1. That the Council Public Planning Meeting minutes of January 24, 2018,
be adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried
6. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
Council consented to consider items in the following order: R1, R2, R4, R6, R5, R3, R7,
R8, R9, and R10.
R1. FS18-002 – Streetlighting LED Conversion Project: Status and
Outcomes
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
1. That Report No. FS18-002 be received for information.
Carried
R2. Correspondence from Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO),
dated February 2, 2018
Re: Call to Action – Fire Medic Protection Needed for Municipal
Governments
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Item C2
Page 6 of 18
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Page 7 of 18
1. That the Correspondence from Association of Municipalities of Ontario
(AMO), dated February 2, 2018, Re: Call to Action – Fire Medic
Protection Needed for Municipal Governments, be received; and
2. That the Town of Aurora calls on the Government of Ontario to act
immediately so that legislative amendments, that will protect unwilling
municipalities from being forced by arbitrators to have a fire medic pilot or
program, are placed within the upcoming Budget Bill before the Ontario
Legislature rises for the provincial election; and
3. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Premier Kathleen Wynne,
Office of the Premier; Hon. Dr. Helena Jaczek, Minister of Health and
Long Term Care; Hon. Marie-France Lalonde, Minister of Community
Safety and Correctional Services; Hon. Kevin Flynn, Minister of Labour,
Hon. Bill Mauro, Minister of Municipal Affairs; Hon. Chris Ballard, MPP,
Newmarket-Aurora; and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
Carried
R3. CS18-004 – Power of Entry
(Formerly Item C1(R1))
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Thom
1. That Report No. CS18-004 be referred back to staff for further
information.
Carried
R4. PDS18-017 – Application for Zoning By-law Amendment, Joe Stewart,
304 Kennedy Street West, File Number: ZBA-2017-05
(Formerly Item C1(R2))
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Thom
1. That Report No. PDS18-017 be received; and
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Item C2
Page 7 of 18
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Page 8 of 18
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application File Number ZBA-2017-05
(Joe Stewart), to amend the site specific ‘R2(207)’ and ‘R3(208)’
exception zones applying to portions of the subject lands to a ‘Detached
Third Density Residential Zone ‘R3(XX1)’, be approved; and
3. That the front yard setback be amended to 12.0 metres, rather than 7.5
metres; and
4. That the Zoning By-law Amendment be presented at a future Council
meeting.
On a recorded vote the motion
Carried
Yeas: 8 Nays: 1
Voting Yeas: Councillors Abel, Humfryes, Kim,
Mrakas, Pirri, Thom, Thompson, and
Mayor Dawe
Voting Nays: Councillor Gaertner
Absent: None
R5. PDS18-022 – Proposal for Zoning By-law Amendment Application
(Formerly Item C1(R4))
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Abel
1. That Report No. PDS18-022 be received; and
2. That the Zoning By-law Proposal from the following applicant be
accepted as a Zoning By-law Amendment Application:
(a) 2419059 Ontario Inc. (103,107 & 111 Metcalfe Street)
Defeated
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Item C2
Page 8 of 18
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Page 9 of 18
R6. CMS18-003 – Request for Proposals for Vending and Concession
Operations
(Formerly Item C1(R5))
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
1. That Report No. CMS18-003 and the amendment be referred back to
staff for further information, and be brought back to the General
Committee meeting of March 20, 2018.
Carried
R7. CMS18-004 – Room/Hall Permitting Policy
(Formerly Item C1(R6))
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
1. That Report No. CMS18-004 be received; and
2. That the revised Room/Hall Permitting Policy be approved.
Carried
R8. CS18-002 – Alternate Member of Regional Council for the Town of
Aurora
(Formerly Item C1(R7))
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
1. That Report No. CS18-002 be received.
Amendment No. 1
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the main motion be amended by restoring the following clauses:
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Item C2
Page 9 of 18
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Page 10 of 18
“That the Deputy Mayor, as defined by the Procedure By-law, be
appointed as the Mayor’s alternate on Regional Council; and
That, commencing March 1, 2018, the Deputy Mayor receives an
additional $100.00 per month that includes at least one scheduled
Regional Council Meeting as the alternate Member of Regional
Council; and
That the Deputy Mayor receives an additional $100.00 for each
Regional Council meeting that he/she attends; and
That a By-law be brought forward at a future Council Meeting to
amend By-law No. 6040-17, being a By-law to provide for Council
remuneration.”
Defeated
Amendment No. 2
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the main motion be amended by adding the following clause:
“That a rotating alternate member to Regional Council be appointed
for the remainder of the term, with no additional pay.”
Defeated
On a recorded vote the main motion
Carried
Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Voting Yeas: Councillors Abel, Humfryes, Gaertner,
Kim, Mrakas, Pirri, Thom, Thompson,
and Mayor Dawe
Voting Nays: None
Absent: None
R9. CS18-003 – Sign By-law Update: Election Signs
(Formerly Item C1(R8))
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Item C2
Page 10 of 18
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Page 11 of 18
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
1. That Report No. CS18-003 be received; and
2. That Sign By-law No. 5840-16 be amended to reflect recent changes to
the Municipal Elections Act respecting Third Party Advertisers; and
3. That a temporary part-time Bylaw Officer, for the purposes of education
and enforcement efforts related to election signs and the provisions of
the Sign By-law, be approved; and
4. That amendments to Sign By-law No. 5840-16 be brought forward to a
future Council meeting for enactment.
Carried
R10. PDS18-020 – Request for Street Name Approval, BG Properties Aurora
Inc., 14222, 14314, 14358, and 14378 Yonge Street, File
Number: SUB-2012-03, Related File Numbers: ZBA-2012-16
(Formerly Item C1(R14))
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
1. That Report No. PDS18-020 be received; and
2. That the following street names be approved for the proposed roads
within the approved Plan of Subdivision, SUB-2012-03:
Street “D” Woodhaven Avenue
Street “E” Pine Hill Crescent
Street “F” Sunset Vista Court
Street “G” Maple Fields Circle
Motion to refer
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Item C2
Page 11 of 18
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Page 12 of 18
That Report No. PDS18-020 be referred back to staff.
Defeated
Main motion
Carried
7. Notices of Motion
None
8. Motions
On a motion by Councillor Pirri seconded by Councillor Humfryes, Council consented to
consider Motion (b) after Item R2 and prior to Item R4.
(a) Councillor Kim
Re: Road Construction
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
Whereas the Town of Aurora has a Ten-Year Road Construction Program, and
each year there are road projects impacting residents and businesses alike;
and
Whereas recent road improvement project(s) have had its challenges; and
Whereas in 2018 the Town is anticipating road projects including, but not
limited to, Yonge Street stretching from Brookland Avenue to St. John’s
Sideroad; and
Whereas staff in large part has already analyzed the challenges and
successes in the case of the Brookland Avenue road project, and plans to
leverage the information for future projects; and
Whereas the Town has a Business Concierge team to partner with local
businesses to mediate potential business impacts due to adjacent road
construction;
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Item C2
Page 12 of 18
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Page 13 of 18
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff bring a detailed report to
Council which includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(a) Challenges encountered (including incidents in the Brookland Avenue
road improvement project);
(b) Successes;
(c) What was learned;
(d) Recommendations to be included for future road projects, including
how the Business Concierge team can get involved; and
(e) Business owner participation.
Carried
(b) Councillor Abel
Re: Sign By-law Review
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
Whereas Sign By-law No. 5840, being a by-law respecting signs within the
Town of Aurora, was enacted in March of 2016 repealing By-law Nos. 4897-
07.P and 4898-07.P; and
Whereas the new Sign By-law removed the permission to allow temporary A-
Frame signs which has had an impact on the business community; and
Whereas the business community has responded with concerns and
complaints regarding the changes, namely with respect to A-Frame signs;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to review best
practices in other municipalities, engage the business community, the
public and Councillors for comments and suggestions; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That staff be directed to consider and report back
to Council on regulatory provisions that may be included in the Sign By-
law that would allow for A-frame signs and a nominal fee to offset
enforcement efforts.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Item C2
Page 13 of 18
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Page 14 of 18
Amendment
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the first clause be amended by removing the word “Councillor”
“Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to review
best practices in other municipalities, engage the business community,
and the public Councillors for comments and suggestions”
Carried
Main motion as amended
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to review best
practices in other municipalities, engage the business community, and the
public for comments and suggestions; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That staff be directed to consider and report back
to Council on regulatory provisions that may be included in the Sign By-
law that would allow for A-frame signs and a nominal fee to offset
enforcement efforts
Carried
(c) Councillor Mrakas
Re: Petch House
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Kim
Whereas the future use of the Petch House has been discussed for many
years with no resolution to date; and
Whereas the building as a result remains empty and under-utilized; and
Whereas the Town has begun to provide chapel services for marriages, which
have been very successful;
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Item C2
Page 14 of 18
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Page 15 of 18
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff investigate the feasibility
and costs for the Petch House to be used for marriage services and/or as
a wedding chapel; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That staff bring a report to the May 2018 meeting
cycle for Council to make a decision on the future use of the Petch House.
Carried
9. Regional Report
York Regional Council Highlights – February 15, 2018
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the Regional Report of February 15, 2018, be received for information.
Carried
10. New Business
Councillor Mrakas inquired about the ongoing culvert repairs on Brookland
Avenue, and staff provided clarification.
Councillor Mrakas expressed concern regarding the flashing walkway lights at the
Town Park, and staff noted that investigation is ongoing.
Councillor Gaertner noted that the Open House regarding Zoning By-law for Stable
Neighbourhoods will be held on February 28, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, and encouraged members of the public to attend.
Councillor Thompson requested that the Street Naming Policy be brought to a
future Council meeting for discussion, and staff agreed to follow up.
Councillor Kim inquired about the format of the Open House regarding Zoning By-
law for Stable Neighbourhoods, and staff provided a response.
Councillor Pirri inquired on the status of the appointment of Director of Community
Services. Staff informed that Robin McDougall has been appointed as the new
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Item C2
Page 15 of 18
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Page 16 of 18
Director of Community Services, and extended their regards to Lisa Warth in her
role as Acting Director of Community Services during the interim.
11. Public Service Announcements
Councillor Humfryes announced that the Big Brothers Big Sisters of York will be
holding the Rock N Bowl event in Newmarket at Stellar Lanes, on March 3, 2018,
at 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Councillor Abel extended his regards to Aurora native, Derek Livingston, who
participated in the snowboarding half-pipe event at the 2018 PyeongChang
Olympics.
Councillor Abel expressed appreciation to St. Andrew’s College, the Aurora Tigers,
and all those involved for organizing a successful Aurora Winter Blues Festival.
Councillor Mrakas extended his regards to the Aurora Tigers for a successful
season, and noted that Jake Bricknell, Captain, scored 99 points during the
season.
Mayor Dawe expressed appreciation to the Aurora Chamber of Commerce for
hosting the Mayor’s Luncheon on February 21, 2018.
Mayor Dawe noted that Aurora’s Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the Aurora
Senior’s Centre on Saturday, March 31, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and details
of the event is available at aurora.ca/easteregghunt.
Mayor Dawe advised that the Town is looking for youth candidates for the John
West Memorial Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship Award and information is
available at aurora.ca/leadersoftomorrow.
Mayor Dawe announced that registration for Spring and Summer programs is now
open, along with summer camps, and further information is available in the
recreation guide at aurora.ca/recguide,
Mayor Dawe noted that the Town will be holding various activities and programs
during the March Break, from March 12 to 16, 2018, and further information is
available at aurora.ca/marchbreak.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Item C2
Page 16 of 18
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Page 17 of 18
Mayor Dawe announced that the Town is accepting nominations for the 2018
Community Recognition Awards and the deadline to apply is April 6, 2018, and
further information is available at aurora.ca/CRA.
12. By-laws
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Thom
That the following by-laws be enacted:
(a) By-law Number 6052-18 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6000-17,
as amended (440-460 and 480-500 William Graham Drive – York Christian
Seniors Home Inc.)
Carried
13. Closed Session
None
14. Confirming By-law
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the following confirming by-law be enacted:
By-law Number 6053-18 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting
from a Council Meeting on February 27, 2018.
Carried
15. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the meeting be adjourned at 10:24 p.m.
Carried
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Item C2
Page 17 of 18
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Page 18 of 18
_________________________________ _________________________________
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Item C2
Page 18 of 18
Town of Aurora
Council Closed Session
Public Minutes
Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Attendance
Council Members Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Abel (arrived at
5:47p.m.), Gaertner, Kim, Mrakas, Pirri, Thom, and Thompson
Members Absent Councillor Humfryes
Other Attendees Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, Marco
Ramunno, Director of Planning and Development Services
(left at 6:20 p.m.), Patricia De Sario, Town Solicitor, Al
Downey, Director of Operations (left at 6:20 p.m.), and Michael
de Rond, Town Clerk
The Chair called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m.
Council consented to resolve into a Closed Session at 5:46 p.m.
Council reconvened into open session at 6:28 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the confidential Council Closed Session meeting agenda as circulated by
Legislative Services be approved with the following addition;
• Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Town or
local board employees (section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001);
Re: Verbal staff update from the CAO
Carried
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Item C4
Page 1 of 4
Council Closed Session Public Minutes
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Page 2 of 4
2. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
3. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Thom
That Council resolve into Closed Session to consider the following matters:
1. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Town or local
board (section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001); Re: Closed Session
Report No. CAO18-002 – Eco Park at 14695-14875 Bayview Avenue
2. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Town or local board
employees (section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001); Re: Verbal staff
update from the CAO
Carried
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the Council Closed Session be reconvened into open session to rise and
report from Closed Session.
Carried
1. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Town or
local board (section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001); Re: Closed
Session Report No. CAO18-002 – Eco Park at 14695-14875 Bayview
Avenue
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
1. That Closed Session Report No. CAO18-002 be received; and
2. That the confidential direction to staff be confirmed.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Item C4
Page 2 of 4
Council Closed Session Public Minutes
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Page 3 of 4
On a recorded vote the motion
Carried
Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Voting Yeas: Councillors Kim, Mrakas, Pirri, Thom,
Thompson, and Mayor Dawe
Voting Nays: None
Absent: Councillors Abel, Gaertner and
Humfryes
2. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Town or local
board employees (section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001); Re:
Verbal staff update from the CAO
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
1. That the verbal staff update from the CAO be received.
On a recorded vote the motion
Carried
Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Voting Yeas: Councillors Kim, Mrakas, Pirri, Thom,
Thompson, and Mayor Dawe
Voting Nays: None
Absent: Councillors Abel, Gaertner and
Humfryes
4. By-laws
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the following confirming by-law be enacted:
6051-18 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from a
Council Closed Session on February 27, 2018.
Carried
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Item C4
Page 3 of 4
Council Closed Session Public Minutes
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Page 4 of 4
5. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Thom
That the meeting be adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Carried
_________________________________ _________________________________
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Item C4
Page 4 of 4
Memorandum
Date: March 27, 2018
To: Members of Council
From: Mayor Geoffrey Dawe
Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Board Meeting Highlights of February 23, 2018
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, March 27, 2018
Item C5
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
Announcements:
a) The Board welcomed new member, Mayor John Grant, representing Durham Region (Township of
Brock). Mayor Grant has been appointed to replace Ms. Debbie Bath, who recently resigned from
her position on LSRCA’s Board.
b) CAO Mike Walters advised that the ‘Freezin for a Reason’ fundraiser is taking place in Innisfil on
Saturday, February 24th, and that he and Vice Chair Simpson, along with a few other LSRCA staff
members, will be jumping in to raise funds for the Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation. Anyone
wishing to donate may do so through this link: LSCF Freezin-for-a-reason-polar-dip. Funds raised
support LSRCA programs and projects in the Lake Simcoe watershed.
c) CAO Walters advised that the installation of rooftop solar panels at LSRCA’s Administrative Offices,
a project previously approved by the Board, was currently taking place. The project, led by Dave
Lembcke, provides LSRCA the opportunity to demonstrate its commitment to sustainable,
renewable energy generation and highlights LSRCA’s commitment to actively participate in
addressing the root cause of climate change. For information on this project, please contact David
Lembcke, Manager Environmental Science and Monitoring @ 905-895-1281 ext. 237 or
d.lembcke@lsrca.on.ca
Presentations:
Update on the New Education and Training Facility – Scanlon Creek Conservation Area
Chief Administrative Officer, Mike Walters, updated the Board regarding LSRCA’s new Education and
Training Facility, noting that the existing facility (the Nature Centre at Scanlon Creek Conservation Area)
is quickly approaching the end of its useful life and would require a significant renovation and
investment to extend it. LSRCA has been considering and investigating the feasibility of raising funds for
a new multi-use facility; however, funds are not available in the 2018 budget to continue. CAO Walters
sought the Board’s approval to utilize the Thiess Riverprize funds, which were received in 2009 and have
been held in reserve until a worthy project was identified. Staff sought to incorporate these funds into
the 2018 budget to cover expenditures associated with completing a detailed design, financial strategy,
and to launch the fundraising campaign for the new Education and Training Facility Project.
The Board approved Staff Report No. 03-18-BOD regarding new Education and Training Facility Project
as it relates to the release of the Thiess Riverprize Reserve funds up to the full amount of $235,625.00 to
be incorporated into the 2018 budget for the completion of the detailed design, financial strategy and
launch of the fund raising campaign. Staff will provide quarterly updates to the Board regarding the
project progress and any and all draws on the reserve.
Board Meeting Highlights
February 23, 2018
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Item C5
Page 2 of 3
LSRCA Board of Directors
Meeting Highlights – February 23, 2018
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
Correspondence and Staff Reports:
Correspondence
The Board received the following pieces of correspondence:
a)The Township of Ramara’s letter to LSRCA dated December 15, 2017 advising that Council had passed a
resolution that the Township of Ramara does not want to be a member and that they would not be
contributing to LSRCA’s 2018 budget.
b)The Simcoe County Federation of Agriculture’s letter to LSRCA dated January 18, 2018 requesting that
LSRCA consider the formation of an Agricultural Advisory Committee, the aim of which would be to
improve communications and influence policy for the benefit of mutual interests within the agricultural
community and LSRCA.
c)Conservation Ontario’s email to conservation authority CAOs dated February 1, 2018 advising that the
Gilmor’s Leave for Appeal was dismissed by the Supreme Court of Canada.
Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act: Annual Statistical Report 2017
The Board received Staff Report No. 04-18-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 2017.
Bill 148 – Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017
The Board received Staff Report No. 05-18-BOD, prepared by Keri Christensen, Manager Human
Resources, which provided the Board with information on how Bill 148 – Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs
Act, 2017 has and will continue to be implemented at LSRCA.
Closure of the Ontario Tree Seed Plant
The Board approved Staff Report No. 06-18-BOD, prepared by Phil Davies, Manager, Forestry and
Stewardship, which outlined the anticipated impacts of the closing of the Ontario Tree Seed Plant, and
requested that a letter (draft letter provided in the agenda) be sent to the Minister of Natural Resources
and Forestry to express these concerns.
Purchasing Policy – Stormwater Management Economic Study
The Board received Staff Report No. 08-17-BOD, prepared by Ben Longstaff, General Manager,
Integrated Watershed Management, which sought authorization to contract Freeman Associates Ltd. to
undertake the Stormwater Management Economic Study supported by the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities funding.
For more information or to see the full agenda package, please click the link below for LSRCA’s Board of
Directors’ webpage: LSRCA Board Meetings
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
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Town of Aurora
Council Meeting Report No. CMS18-009
Subject: Vending Machine Sales
Prepared by: John Firman, Manager of Business Support
Department: Community Services
Date: March 27, 2018
Recommendation
1. That Report No. CMS18-009 be received for information.
Executive Summary
The purpose of this report is to provide information regarding the sales for all vending
machines at Town of Aurora facilities.
Background
At the General Committee meeting on March 20, 2018 Council directed staff to provide
information regarding the vending machine sales for each vending machine located in
Town of Aurora facilities.
Staff contacted the vending operator and determined that sales information for
individual machines cannot be provided at this time. As staff already has the sales
information available by location, that information is provided in this report.
Analysis
The following are the gross sales figures for vending machines, before product and
operating costs, for the 2017 calendar year:
Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex $31,156
Aurora Family Leisure Complex $24,811
Aurora Community Centre $20,686
Town Hall $ 1,191
Joint Operations Centre $ 2,181
$80,025
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Tuesday, March 27, 2018
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March 27, 2018 Page 2 of 3 Report No. CMS18-009
Advisory Committee Review
Not applicable.
Legal Considerations
Not applicable.
Financial Implications
Not applicable.
Communications Considerations
Not applicable.
Link to Strategic Plan
Not applicable.
Alternative(s) to the Recommendation
Not applicable.
Conclusions
Not applicable.
Attachments
None
Previous Reports
PRCS17-023 Healthy Kids Community Challenge: Healthy Food Options in Community
Recreation Centres
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Town of Aurora
Council Report No. PDS18-045
Subject: Additional Information for the Implementation of Train Whistle Cessation
for GO Train Crossings Design and Peer Review Budget
Prepared by: Michael Bat, Traffic/Transportation Analyst
Department: Planning and Development Services
Date: March 27, 2018
Recommendation
1. That Report No. PDS18-045 be received for information.
Executive Summary
This report provides additional information to Council on the liability and responsibility of
the Town for the train whistle cessation project as requested during the General
Committee Meeting on March 20, 2018.
Background
On March 20, 2018, Council considered Report No. PDS18-026 – Implementation of
Train Whistle Cessation for GO Train Crossings Design and Peer Review Budget. The
following information was required during the meeting.
Responsibility
The process to implement the train anti-whistling could take considerable time due to
the number of authorities and work involved in the decision and approval process. The
Town had previously tried to implement the anti-whistling and other municipalities are
actively working on implementing it.
• Transport Canada: sets policy, regulations and guidelines that have to be
addressed in order to achieve the train anti-whistling.
• Metrolinx: the owner of the Newmarket Subdivision rail line and currently
operates 12 commuter trains, five (5) in the morning heading south and seven (7)
in the afternoon heading north, per day. With new proposed railway expansion,
Metrolinx is planning to increase to all day service every 15 minutes to and from
the Aurora GO Station. Metrolinx is the approval agency in relation to its
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March 27, 2018 Page 2 of 4 Report No. PDS18-045
operations and how the train anti-whistling could impact commuter and corridor
safety.
•Canadian National Railway (CNR): is the operating railway as the holder of the
Certificate of fitness. CNR is a stakeholder and will be required to issue the final
instructions to the train crew. CNR currently runs a number of unscheduled
freight trains along the corridor.
•York Region: Regional road authority and two (2) of the level crossings are within
the Region’s jurisdiction (Wellington Street East and St. John’s Sideroad). The
Region requires pedestrian gates at its crossings as part of the implementation
process.
•Town of Aurora: Municipal road authority and has two (2) level crossings along
the corridor (Engelhard Drive and Centre Street). The Town will be responsible
for implementing the capital work, establishing the by-law to eliminate the train
whistling and entering into the legal agreement with the railway company.
Budget
Please refer to Staff Report No. PDS18-026 – Implementation of Train Whistle
Cessation for GO Train Crossings Design and Peer Review Budget.
Advisory Committee Review
Not applicable.
Legal Considerations
Liability and Risk
As detailed in Report IES17-024, the Town’s insurer has advised that there would not
be an additional premium charged if an anti-whistling by-law was passed at this time.
However, if the Town was to suffer a severe loss and it was shown that the cause of the
loss was as a direct result from a train not sounding its whistle because an anti-whistling
by-law was in effect, the Town’s insurance program would be negatively impacted. In
addition, as more municipalities are considering enacting anti-whistling by-laws,
municipal insurers may increase premiums for all municipalities due to higher exposure
of risk since eliminating train whistles may increase both the frequency and severity of
accidents.
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March 27, 2018 Page 3 of 4 Report No. PDS18-045
It is difficult to determine how many incidents have arisen as a result of the elimination
of train whistles as most cases are settled quickly and without going to court.
Legal Agreements
The following agreements must be entered and executed prior to implementing the train
whistle cessation project:
1.Cost Sharing Agreement: required to be signed by Metrolinx, the Region and the
Town;
2.At-Grade Crossing Modification Agreement: required to be signed by Metrolinx
and the Town; and,
3.Metrolinx Indemnity Agreement: required to be signed by Metrolinx, the Region
and the Town.
The indemnity agreement would include an indemnification clause whereby the Town
would assume full liability for any potential claims from a third party and the railway
company resulting from the elimination of the whistle in accordance with the anti-
whistling by-law. The indemnity to the railway company may extend beyond the
coverage provided within the Town’s insurance policy. If this is the case, the Town’s
insurer may not cover the indemnity and the Town may be exposed to an uninsured
risk.
Financial Implications
Please refer to Staff Report No. PDS18-026 – Implementation of Train Whistle
Cessation for GO Train Crossings Design and Peer Review Budget.
Communications Considerations
Please refer to Staff Report No. PDS18-026 – Implementation of Train Whistle
Cessation for GO Train Crossings Design and Peer Review Budget.
Link to Strategic Plan
None.
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Motion for Which Notice Has
Been Given (March 20, 2018) Councillor Tom Mrakas
Date: March 27, 2018
To: Mayor and Members of Council
From: Councillor Mrakas
Re: Complete Streets
Whereas municipalities are moving towards becoming complete communities; and
Whereas the Town’s Official Plan establishes the vision, corresponding principles and
supporting policies to guide the Town’s evolution and development, for all lands in the
Town of Aurora; and
Whereas the Official Plan is written to direct change in accordance with Provincial and
York Region policy, with a new emphasis on the development of a complete community,
environmental responsibility, support for transit and the efficient use of infrastructure;
and
Whereas residents and businesses, current and future, have a right to complete streets,
streets that are “designed for all ages, abilities, and modes of travel, with safe and
comfortable access for pedestrians, bicycles, transit users and the mobility-impaired as
an integral planning feature; and
Whereas a Complete Streets policy ensures that transportation planners and engineers
consistently design and operate the entire street network for all road users, not only
motorists; and
Whereas Complete Streets offer wide-ranging benefits, are cost effective, sustainable,
and safe;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff add a Complete Streets policy as
part of the Official Plan update, so that a “complete streets” philosophy be applied to
the future development of the Town’s road network; and
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Motion (a)
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Motion
Re: Complete Streets
March 20, 2018 Page 2 of 2
2. Be It Further Resolved That a focus on “Designing, constructing and integrating new
streets and retrofitting existing streets, where appropriate, to focus on the needs of
pedestrians, cyclists and persons with disabilities and ensuring safety, accessibility,
convenience, and comfort of all street users be considered”.
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Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Motion (a)
Page 2 of 2
Motion for Which Notice Has
Been Given (March 20, 2018) Councillor Tom Mrakas
Date: March 27, 2018
To: Mayor and Members of Council
From: Councillor Mrakas
Re: Centre of Excellence
Whereas the York Region District School Board has announced the relocation of Dr. G.
W. Williams Secondary School from Dunning Avenue to Bayview Avenue; and
Whereas the Dunning Avenue property is located in the middle of the downtown core;
and
Whereas the relocation of the school will have an impact on businesses in the
downtown area; and
Whereas one of the pillars of success identified in the Town Strategic Plan is to actively
promote and support the plan to revitalize the downtown; and
Whereas the Strategic Plan identifies that the Town continue to pursue
partnerships/initiatives to drive efficiency and potential cost savings; and
Whereas the relocation of Dr. G. W. Williams Secondary School provides an opportunity
for the Town and Yok Region District School Board to collaborate and partner on
community initiatives; and
Whereas this site would be an ideal location of a new sport facility, that would be
another anchor to the downtown core;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff contact the York Region District
School Board and begin conversations about a possible partnership in developing
the Dunning Ave property into a Centre of Excellence (Sport Facility).
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Motion (b)
Page 1 of 1
Motion for Which Notice Has
Been Given (March 20, 2018) Mayor Geoffrey Dawe
Date: March 27, 2018
To: Members of Council
From: Mayor Dawe
Re: Future Vision with York Region District School Board
Whereas the Ministry of Education and the York Region District School Board (YRDSB)
recently announced a new high school will be built in east Aurora replacing Dr. G. W.
Williams by 2023; and
Whereas discussions have commenced between the Town of Aurora and the newly
appointed York Region District School Board Director of Education with respect to the
proposed new high school; and
Whereas the YRDSB is open to receiving comments from the Town of Aurora on what
is envisioned for the new high school to best serve our residents and school community
at large; and
Whereas the YRDSB is commencing their visioning process for the proposed new high
school; and
Whereas there may be an opportunity to develop a “shared space” agreement with
YRDSB when planning the development of the new high school;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff initiate discussions with YRDSB
and prepare a report that outlines a vision for the new proposed high school in east
Aurora that includes a “shared space” opportunity and meets the needs of students,
parents, faculty and residents of Aurora.
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Motion (c)
Page 1 of 1
Motion for Which Notice Has
Been Given (March 20, 2018) Councillor Wendy Gaertner
Date: March 27, 2018
To: Mayor and Members of Council
From: Councillor Gaertner
Re: Flood Preparation
Whereas the Insurance Bureau now expects a severe flood event somewhere in
Canada every two to three weeks between April and November; and
Whereas Aurora needs to be prepared for flood events by ensuring that our storm water
drainage systems are functioning at an optimum level; and
Whereas the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority's Flood Plain Map shows
many Aurora homes currently sitting within the flood plain;
1.Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff ask the Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority to present to Council about whether they are revising any of
their assumptions about flood plain boundaries based on the realities of climate
change; and
2.Be It Further Resolved That staff be directed to prepare a report on the following:
(a)The condition of the dams and flood control measures located in the old part of
Aurora, including when they were last inspected and updated; and
(b)What challenges the new development in this area will present for our old
infrastructure; and
(c)Identify infrastructure throughout the Town that is in need of remedial capital
work to be ready to safely and efficiently cope with heavy rains; and
(d)The budget that will be required for these capital works and the maintenance of
the system.
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Motion (d)
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
By-law Number XXXX-18
Being a By-law to appoint Building Inspectors for
The Corporation of the Town of Aurora.
Whereas subsection 3(1) of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23, as amended
(the “Act”), states that the council of each municipality is responsible for the enforcement
of the Act, except where otherwise provided by the Act;
And whereas subsection 3(2) of the Act states that the council of each municipality shall
appoint a chief building official and such inspectors as are necessary for the enforcement
of the Act in the areas in which the municipality has jurisdiction;
And whereas the Council of the Town deems it necessary and expedient to appoint
Building Inspectors for the Town for the purpose of the enforcement of the Act and the
regulations thereunder;
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby enacts
as follows:
1. The individuals identified on Schedule “A” of this By-law be and are hereby
appointed as Building Inspectors.
2. The individuals identified on Schedule “B” of this By-law be and are hereby
appointed as building inspectors for the purpose of Fire Protection matters, as
identified in Ontario Regulation 332/12 (Building Code), as amended.
3. By-law Number 6046-18 be and is hereby repealed.
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 27
th day of March, 2018.
___________________________________
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor
___________________________________
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
By-law (a)
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By-law Number XXXX-18 Page 2 of 3
Schedule “A”
Building Inspectors
Yancy Ambing
Jacek Baldyga
Domenic Barranca
Afshin Bazar
Robin Del Favero
Momtahana Hossain
William Jean
Steve Loncar
Kyle Purcell
Terence Wong
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By-law Number XXXX-18 Page 3 of 3
Schedule “B”
Fire Protection
Ryan Schell
John McDonald
Tim Tustin
Shane Stein
Alexandra Zaykin
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By-law (a)
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
By-law Number XXXX-18
Being a By-law to appoint Municipal By-law Enforcement Officers and
Property Standards Officers for The Corporation of the Town of Aurora.
Whereas subsection 15(1) of the Police Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.15, as amended
(the “Police Services Act”), states that a municipal council may appoint persons to enforce
the by-laws of the municipality;
And whereas subsection 15(2) of the Police Services Act states that municipal law
enforcement officers are peace officers for the purpose of enforcing municipal by-laws;
And whereas the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23, as amended, provides that the
council of a municipality may pass by-laws prescribing standards for the maintenance and
occupancy of property, and may assign to officers the responsibility of administering and
enforcing by-laws passed under section 15.1 of that Act;
And whereas subsection 1(3) of the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33, as
amended, states that a minister of the Crown may designate in writing any person or class of
persons as a provincial offences officer for the purposes of all or any class of offences;
And whereas the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora (the “Town”) deems it
necessary and expedient to appoint certain employees as Municipal Law Enforcement
Officers, and certain employees as Property Standards Officers;
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby enacts as
follows:
1. Those persons listed on Schedule “A” – Municipal Law Enforcement Officers to this
By-law be and are appointed as Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the Town.
2. Those persons appointed as Municipal Law Enforcement Officers are designated by
the Town to act as Provincial Offences Officers in accordance with any specific or
general directive of the Solicitor General for Ontario in effect from time to time relating
to the power of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers to act as Provincial Offences
Officers.
3. Those persons listed on Schedule “B” – Property Standards Officers to this By-law be
and are appointed as Property Standards Officers for the Town.
4. The Town Clerk be and is hereby authorized to issue a certificate of appointment
bearing his/her signature or facsimile thereof to the Officers appointed by this By-law.
5. By-law Number 6047-18 be and is hereby repealed.
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 27th day of March, 2018.
__________________________________
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor
__________________________________
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
By-law (b)
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By-law Number XXXX-18 Page 2 of 3
Schedule “A”
Municipal Law Enforcement Officers
Building Services Division
Yancy Ambing, Building Inspector/Plans Examiner
Jacek Baldyga, Senior Building Inspector
Domenic Barranca, Building Inspector/Plans Examiner
Robin Del Favero, Senior Plumbing Inspector
Steve Loncar, Building Inspector/Plans Examiner
Terence Wong, Senior Plans Examiner
William Jean, Manager, Code Review & Inspections/Chief Building Official
By-law Services Division
Alan Chan, By-law Enforcement Officer
Ryan Cheung, By-law Enforcement Officer
Brad Dewar, Animal Control/By-law Enforcement Officer
Heather Green, By-law Enforcement Officer
Milad Hamzavi, Parking Control Officer
Tom Mason, Parking Control Officer
Darren Nicholson, Parking Control Officer
Eric Schafranek, By-law Enforcement Officer
Michelle Wacker, By-law Enforcement Officer
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By-law Number XXXX-18 Page 3 of 3
Schedule “B”
Property Standards Officers
By-law Services Division
Alan Chan, By-law Enforcement Officer
Ryan Cheung, By-law Enforcement Officer
Brad Dewar, Animal Control/By-law Enforcement Officer
Heather Green, By-law Enforcement Officer
Eric Schafranek, By-law Enforcement Officer
Michelle Wacker, By-law Enforcement Officer
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
By-law (b)
Page 3 of 3
The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
By-law Number XXXX-18
Being a By-law to exempt Blocks 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129,
130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, and 137 on Plan 65M-4519 from
Part-Lot Control (Shimvest Investments Limited).
Whereas subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended (the
“Act”), provides that the council of a local municipality may by by-law provide that the part-
lot control provisions in subsection 50(5) of the Act, does not apply to the land that is
within a registered plan of subdivision as is designated in the by-law;
And whereas the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora deems it necessary
and expedient to enact a by-law to exempt Blocks 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129,
130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, and 137 on Plan 65M-4519 from those provisions of
the Act dealing with part-lot control;
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby enacts
as follows:
1. Subsection 50(5) of the Act shall not apply to the following lands, all situated in
the Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York:
Blocks 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, and
137 on Plan 65M-4519.
2. A copy of this By-law shall be registered in the appropriate Land Registry Office
on title to the lands set out herein.
3. This By-law shall come into full force and effect upon final passage hereof, shall
remain in force and effect for a period of two (2) years from the date of its
passing, and shall expire on the 27th day of March, 2020.
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 27
th day of March, 2018.
___________________________________
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor
___________________________________
Michael De Rond, Town Clerk
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
By-law (c)
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
By-law Number XXXX-18
Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6000-17, as amended
(304 Kennedy Street West – Joe Stewart)
Whereas on September 28, 2010, the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
(the “Town”) enacted By-law Number 5285-10, as amended, to adopt the Official Plan
for the Town of Aurora;
And whereas under section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended
(the “Act”), zoning by-laws may be passed by the councils of local municipalities to
prohibit and regulate the use of land, buildings and structures;
And whereas on June 27, 2017, the Council of the Town enacted By-law Number 6000-
17 (the “Zoning By-law”), which Zoning By-law was appealed to the Ontario Municipal
Board (the “OMB”);
And whereas on January 29, 2018, the OMB made an order, in accordance with
subsection 34(31) of the Act, providing that any part of the by-law not in issue in the
appeal shall be deemed to have come into force on the day the by-law was passed;
And whereas the Council of the Town deems it necessary and expedient to further
amend the Zoning By-law;
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby enacts
as follows:
1. The Zoning By-law be and is hereby amended to replace the “Detached Third
Density Residential R3,” “Detached Third Density Residential R3(208) Exception
Zone and “Detached Second Density R2(207) Exception Zone” zoning categories
applying to the lands shown in hatching on Schedule “A” attached hereto and
forming part of this By-law with “Detached Third Density Residential R3(500)
Exception Zone.”
2. The Zoning By-law be and is hereby amended to add the following:
“24.500 Detached Third Density Residential R3(500) Exception Zone
24.500.1 Zone Requirements
24.500.1.1 Lot Specifications
Lot Area (minimum)1080 m2
Lot Frontage (minimum)18 m
24.500.1.2 Siting Specifications
Front Yard (maximum)12 m
Rear Yard (minimum)15 m
Interior Side Yard (minimum) 3 m (from the western lot line abutting
Sisman Avenue homes; and eastern lot
line abutting 298 Kennedy Street West)
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By-law Number XXXX-18 Page 2 of 4
1.5 m (from the future centre dividing lot
line resulting from a successful
severance application) ”
3. This By-law shall come into full force subject to compliance with the provisions of
the Planning Act,R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended, and subject to compliance
with such provisions, this By-law will take effect from the date of final passage
hereof.
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 27
th day of March 2018.
___________________________________
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor
___________________________________
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
By-law (d)
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By-law Number XXXX-18 Page 3 of 4
Explanatory Note
Re: By-law Number XXXX-18
By-law Number XXXX-18 has the following purpose and effect:
To amend By-law Number 6000-17, as amended, the Zoning By-law in effect in the
Town of Aurora, to rezone the subject lands from “Detached Third Density Residential
R3,” “Detached Third Density Residential R3(208) Exception Zone and “Detached
Second Density R2(207) Exception Zone” to “Detached Third Density Residential
R3(500) Exception Zone.”
The effect of this zoning amendment will rezone the subject property to one common
exception zone category and will facilitate the creation of one additional lot and a single
detached dwelling unit.
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Schedule “A”
Location:Part Lot 79 Concession 1 King, Part 6 on Plan 65R15894
Lands rezoned from “Detached Third Density Residential R3,”
“Detached Third Density Residential R3(208) Exception Zone”
and “Detached Second Density Residential R2(207) Exception
Zone” to “Detached Third Density Residential R3(500)
Exception Zone”.
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Tuesday, March 27, 2018
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
By-law Number XXXX-18
Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 5840-16 respecting
signs within the Town of Aurora.
Whereas section 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, permits
The Corporation of the Town (the “Town”) to pass by-laws respecting signs, structures,
culture, heritage, the health, safety and well-being of persons and economic, social and
environmental well-being of the municipality;
And whereas on March 29, 2016, the Council of the Town enacted By-law Number
5840-16, to regulate signs in Aurora;
And whereas the Council for the Town deems it necessary and expedient to amend
By-law Number 5840-16;
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby enacts
as follows:
1. Section 1 – Definitions of By-law Number 5840-16 be and is hereby amended by
revoking subsections 1.16 and 1.17 and replacing with the following:
“1.16 “Election Day” shall means the day on which the final vote is to be taken
in an election or referendum;
1.17 “election sign” shall mean a sign that is entirely intended to advertise,
promote, support or oppose:
(a) a candidate registered in a municipal, provincial or federal political
election; or
(b) a question on a municipal, provincial or federal political election
ballot or a question on a referendum directed by the municipal,
provincial or federal government;”
2. By-law Number 5840-16 be and is hereby amended by adding the following
provision:
“3.0 No person shall erect, display, modify, maintain or restore, or cause to be
erected, displayed, modified, maintained, or restored any sign that does
not comply in all respects with the provisions of this by-law and, if a permit
has been issued with respect to a sign, any applicable terms and
conditions of the permit.”
3. Subsection 5.14 – Election Signs of By-law Number 5840-16 be and is hereby
revoked and replaced with the following:
“5.14 Election Signs:
For the purposes of this subsection, an intersection shall mean the Town owned
lands within fifty (50) metres of the point of intersection of the centre lines of the
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intersecting streets and shall exclude any roadways and areas used for vehicular
traffic, any centre median, roundabouts, traffic circles and traffic islands.
The following regulations shall apply to all election signs:
(a) election signs shall not be erected prior to 10:00 am on the 28th day
before Election Day;
(b) election signs shall be removed within seventy-two (72) hours following
the closing of polls on Election Day;
(c) election signs shall not exceed 1.49 m² in sign area or have any
dimension of the sign face exceeding 1.22 metres;
(d) election signs shall identify the candidate, the registered third party or the
person who erected or caused such a sign to be erected and provide valid
contact information of such candidate, registered third party or person;
(e) on any (1) private lot or premises,
(i) no more than one (1) election sign per each candidate shall be
erected at any one time, and
(ii) no more than one (1) election sign shall be erected with respect to
any question on a ballot or a referendum at any one time;
(f) election signs are not allowed on Town owned lands except that:
(i) each candidate is permitted to erect, or cause to be erected,
(ii) in the case of a municipal election, each registered third party,
registered pursuant to and acting in compliance with the Municipal
Elections Act, 1996, S.O. 1996, c. 32, Sched., is permitted to erect,
or cause to be erected, and
(iii) in the case of provincial or federal political election, question on a
ballot or a referendum, a person, who is not the candidate or under
the direction of the candidate, acting in compliance with any
applicable provincial and/or federal legislation is permitted to erect,
or cause to be erected,
at any one time, a maximum of two (2) elections signs on each
intersection listed in the Schedule “C” of this by-law, with not more than
one (1) election sign per each corner of an intersection;
(g) election signs shall not obstruct pedestrian and vehicle sight lines;
(h) no person shall erect or maintain election signs that are in contravention
of the Canada Elections Act, S.C. 2000, c. 9, Election Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.
E.6, the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, S.O. 1996, c. 32, Sched. or any
other relevant legislation;
(i) any election sign found to be in violation of this by-law is subject to seizure
by the Town and any such seized signs shall be stored up to thirty (30)
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days after the Election Day; a seized election sign may be retrieved from
the Town, but the Town may destroy or otherwise dispose of any election
sign that has not been retrieved within the aforementioned thirty (30) day
period without notice or compensation to any person.”
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 27th day of March, 2018.
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Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor
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Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
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The Corporation of The Town of Aurora
By-law Number XXXX-18
Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council
Resulting from a Council Meeting
on March 27, 2018.
The Council of the Corporation of The Town of Aurora hereby enacts as
follows:
1. That the actions by Council at its Council meeting held on March 27, 2018,
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 27
th day of March, 2018.
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Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor
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Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
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