AGENDA - Council - 20180918
Council
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
7 p.m.
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Public Release
September 14, 2018
Town of Aurora
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 18, 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. Community Presentations
4. Delegations
(a) LCol Ferguson Mobbs, Rtd. representing 140 Aurora Royal Canadian Air
Cadets
Re: Motion (a) Mayor Dawe; Re: Freedom of the City to 140 Aurora
Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron
(b) Allison Halls and Rick Perry, Residents
Re: Motion (b) Councillor Gaertner; Re: Consultant for Stable
Neighbourhoods
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
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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. Council Meeting Minutes of July 24, 2018
Recommended:
1. That the Council Meeting minutes of July 24, 2018, be adopted as printed
and circulated.
C2. Council Closed Session Minutes of July 17, 2018
(confidential attachment)
Recommended:
1. That the Council Closed Session minutes of the July 17, 2018, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
C3. Council Closed Session Public Minutes of July 17, 2018
Recommended:
1. That the Council Closed Session Public minutes of July 17, 2018, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
C4. Council Closed Session Minutes of July 24, 2018
(confidential attachment)
Recommended:
1. That the Council Closed Session minutes of the July 24, 2018, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
C5. Council Closed Session Public Minutes of July 24, 2018
Recommended:
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1. That the Council Closed Session Public minutes of July 24, 2018, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
6. Standing Committee Reports
S1. General Committee Meeting Report of September 11, 2018
Recommended:
1. That the General Committee meeting report of September 11, 2018, be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee approved.
7. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
8. Motions
(a) Mayor Dawe
Re: Freedom of the City to 140 Aurora Royal Canadian Air Cadet
Squadron
(b) Councillor Gaertner
Re: Consultant for Stable Neighbourhoods
9. Regional Report
10. New Business
11. Public Service Announcements
12. By-laws
Recommended:
That the following by-laws be enacted:
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(a) 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.
(b) By-law Number XXXX-18 Being a By-law to exempt Part of Lots 9, 10 and 11
on Registered Plan 9 (The Board of Trustees of the Aurora United Church).
(c) By-law Number XXXX-18 Being a By-law to exempt Part of Block 58 and
Block 59 on Registered Plan M-2034 (Aurora (HGD) Inc.)
(d) By-law Number XXXX-18 Being a By-law to establish a tariff of fees for the
processing of applications made in respect of planning matters.
(General Committee Report No. PDS18-089, Jul. 17/18)
(e) By-law Number XXXX-18 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 4574-
04.T, as amended, to regulate parking and traffic in the Town of Aurora.
(General Committee Report No. PDS18-030, Jun. 5/18)
(f) By-law Number XXXX-18 Being a By-law to declare as surplus and sell
municipal lands (Engelhard Drive).
(Closed Session Report No. PDS18-077, Jun. 12/18)
(g) By-law Number XXXX-18 Being a By-law to declare as surplus and sell
municipal lands (South Side of Mosley Street).
(Closed Session Report No. PDS18-091, Jul. 17/18)
(h) By-law Number XXXX-18 Being a By-law to declare as surplus and sell
municipal lands (Barrie Rail Corridor properties).
(Closed Session Report No. PDS18-078, Jun 12/18)
(i) By-law Number XXXX-18 Being a By-law to Designate the Improvement Area
to be known as the Aurora Business Improvement Area and to establish the
Aurora BIA Board of Management.
(General Committee Report No. PDS18-095, Sep. 11/18)
13. Closed Session
14. Confirming By-law
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Recommended:
That the following confirming by-law be enacted:
By-law Number XXXX-18 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council
Resulting from a Council Meeting on September 18, 2018.
15. Adjournment
Legislative Services
905-727-3123
Clerks@aurora.ca
Town of Aurora
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Aurora, ON L4G 6J1
Delegation Request
This Delegation Request form and any written submissions or background information
for consideration by either Council or Committees of Council must be submitted to the
Clerk's office by the following deadline:
9 a.m. One (1) Business Day Prior to the Requested Meeting Date
Council/Committee Meeting and Date:
September 18, 2018
Subject:
Freedom of the City
Name of Spokesperson:
LCol Ferguson Mobbs, Rtd.
Name of Group or Person(s) being Represented (if applicable):
140 Aurora Royal Canadian Air Cadets
Brief Summary of Issue or Purpose of Delegation:
From the beginning in September 16 1989 140 Aurora Royal Canadian Air Cadet squadron has
been a organization in the community that has made a significant contribution by training over 2500
young people, but also by supporting the Town of Aurora and other organizations. The Freedom of
the City is an honour bestowed by a municipality upon a valued member of the community and we
are asking for this honour to be presented to 140 Aurora Squadron on its 30th Anniversary
September 16 2019.
Please complete the following:
Have you been in contact with a Town staff or Yes GZJ No DCouncil member regarding your matter of interest?
If yes, with whom? Date:
Betty De Bartolo 29 Aug 18
� I acknowledge that the Procedure By-law permits five (5) minutes for Delegations.
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Town of Aurora
Council Meeting Minutes
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Attendance
Council Members Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Gaertner, Humfryes, Kim,
Mrakas, Pirri, Thom, and Thompson
Members Absent Councillor Abel
Other Attendees Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, Robin McDougall,
Director of Community Services, Techa van Leeuwen, Director of
Corporate Services, Jason Gaertner, Acting Director of Financial
Services, Sara Tienkamp, Acting Director of Operational Services,
Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and Development 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.
Council consented to recess the meeting at 8:46 p.m. and reconvened at 9:02 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the provisions of the Procedure By-law be waived to allow for the addition of
three delegations to the agenda.
On a two-thirds vote the motion
Carried
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Item C1
Page 1 of 22
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Tuesday, July 24, 2018 Page 2 of 22
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, with the following
additions, be approved:
• Delegation (c) Jamie Cole, President, Aurora King Baseball Association; Re:
Item S1(R1) – OPS18-018 – 100 Vandorf Sideroad – Hallmark Lands
Community Park
• Delegation (d) Martin Ambrose, representing Aurora Soccer Club; Re: Item
S1(R1) – OPS18-018 – 100 Vandorf Sideroad – Hallmark Lands Community
Park
• Delegation (e) Georgia Pottage, representing Regency Acres Ratepayers
Association; Re: Item S1(R11) – PDS18-089 – Update to Site Plan Control
By-law
Carried as amended
2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50.
3. Community Presentations
(a) Alan Dean, representing Sport Aurora
Re: Sport Aurora School Athletes of the Year
Mr. Dean presented the Sport Aurora School Athletes of the Year 2018,
recognizing the outstanding achievements of Aurora students.
(b) Ron Weese, representing Sport Aurora/Activate Aurora
Re: Activate Aurora Status Update
Mr. Weese, Chair of the Activate Aurora Steering Committee of Sport Aurora,
presented an annual report, and expressed appreciation to Council, Town
staff, and other collaborators and stakeholders for their continued support.
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Item C1
Page 2 of 22
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Tuesday, July 24, 2018 Page 3 of 22
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Thom
That the presentation be received for information.
Carried
4. Delegations
(a) Jill Foster, Chief Executive Officer, Aurora Public Library
Re: Motion (a) Councillor Kim; Re: Increased Provincial Funding for
Public Libraries
Ms. Foster spoke in support of Councillor Kim’s Motion, which was endorsed
by the Library Board, noting that the province’s annual public library operating
grant has not kept pace with the growth of municipalities and has remained
unchanged since 1995.
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Motion (a).
Carried
(b) Javed Khan, representing Sport Aurora
Re: Item S1(R1) – OPS18-018 – 100 Vandorf Sideroad – Hallmark Lands
Community Park
Mr. Khan, Director of Community Relations for Sport Aurora, spoke in support
of a single-sport solution and requested that Council reconsider endorsing the
construction of two ball diamonds on the Hallmark Lands.
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item S1(R1).
Carried
(c) Jamie Cole, President, Aurora King Baseball Association
Re: Item S1(R1) – OPS18-018 – 100 Vandorf Sideroad – Hallmark Lands
Community Park
Council Meeting Agenda
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Item C1
Page 3 of 22
Council Meeting Minutes
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Mr. Cole expressed support for the construction of two ball diamonds on the
Hallmark Lands and requested that Council reconsider this option.
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item S1(R1).
Carried
(d) Martin Ambrose, representing Aurora Soccer Club
Re: Item S1(R1) – OPS18-018 – 100 Vandorf Sideroad – Hallmark Lands
Community Park
Mr. Ambrose expressed concerns regarding the process and lack of
consultation, and requested that staff be directed to include at least one grass
soccer field with flood lights, and that soccer be provided with representation
on the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee.
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item S1(R1).
Carried
(e) Robin Gray, representing Regency Acres Ratepayers Association
Re: Item S1(R11) – PDS18-089 – Update to Site Plan Control By-law
On a motion of Councillor Kim seconded by Councillor Humfryes, Council consented to
allow Robin Gray to speak in place of the registered delegation, Georgia Pottage.
Ms. Gray, on behalf of the three ratepayers associations recognized in the
stable neighbourhood study area—Regency Acres, Aurora Heights, and Town
Park Area Residents—requested that the Town consider freezing development
in the three areas immediately, or that planning staff be directed to work with
the three ratepayers associations to revise the Zoning By-law to stop any
incompatible growth, as they believe the proposed Site Plan Control By-law
will not help.
Council Meeting Agenda
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Item C1
Page 4 of 22
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, July 24, 2018 Page 5 of 22
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item S1(R1).
Carried
5. Consent Agenda
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
That the following Consent Agenda Items, C1 to C8 inclusive, be approved:
C1. Council Meeting Minutes of June 26, 2018
1. That the Council Meeting minutes of June 26, 2018, be adopted as
printed and circulated.
C2. Council Public Planning Meeting Minutes of June 27, 2018
1. That the Council Public Planning meeting minutes of June 27, 2018, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
C3. Council Closed Session Minutes of June 12, 2018
1. That the Council Closed Session minutes of the June 12, 2018, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
C4. Council Closed Session Public Minutes of June 12, 2018
1. That the Council Closed Session Public minutes of June 12, 2018, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
C5. Council Closed Session Minutes of June 19, 2018
1. That the Council Closed Session minutes of the June 19, 2018, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
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Item C1
Page 5 of 22
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, July 24, 2018 Page 6 of 22
C6. Council Closed Session Public Minutes of June 19, 2018
1. That the Council Closed Session Public minutes of June 19, 2018, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
C7. Council Closed Session Minutes of June 27, 2018
1. That the Council Closed Session minutes of the June 27, 2018, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
C8. Council Closed Session Public Minutes of June 27, 2018
1. That the Council Closed Session Public minutes of June 27, 2018, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried
6. Standing Committee Reports
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the following Standing Committee Reports, Items S1 and S2, be received and
the recommendations carried by the Committees approved, with the exception of
sub-items S1(A6-2), S1(R1), S1(R2), S1(R3), and S1(R11), which were discussed
and voted on separately as recorded below:
S1. General Committee Meeting Report of July 17, 2018
(C1) CS18-018 – 2018 Municipal Election Update
1. That Report No. CS18-018 be received for information.
Carried
(C2) FS18-008 – 2017 Year-End Budget Report – as at December 31,
2017
1. That Report No. FS18-008 be received for information.
Carried
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Item C1
Page 6 of 22
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, July 24, 2018 Page 7 of 22
(C3) Memorandum from Mayor Dawe
Re: Recipients of the 2018 Town of Aurora Student Academic
Achievement Awards
1. That the memorandum regarding Recipients of the 2018 Town of
Aurora Student Academic Achievement Awards be received for
information.
Carried
(A1 ) Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 11, 2018
1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of June 11,
2018, be received; and
(1) HAC18-010 – Heritage Permit Application, 60 Fleury Street,
File: NE-HCD-HPA-18-05
(a) That Heritage Permit Application NE-HCD-HPA-18-05 be
approved to permit the construction of an expanded side gable
and construction of a side dormer as shown on the submitted
plans.
(4) HAC18-011 – Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora
Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value
or Interest, 29 Church Street
(a) That the property located at 29 Church Street be removed from
the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or
Interest; and
(b) That future building elevations are subject to review by the
Design Review Panel and approval of Planning Staff.
Carried
(A2 ) Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 14,
2018
1. That the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
June 14, 2018, be received; and
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Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Item C1
Page 7 of 22
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, July 24, 2018 Page 8 of 22
New Business Motion No. 1
(a) That the Parks Department be directed to appoint a Co-op student
specializing in invasive species in the 2019 calendar year.
Carried
(A3 ) Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 20,
2018
1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of June
20, 2018, be received for information.
Carried
(A4 ) Finance Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 27, 2018
1. That the Finance Advisory Committee meeting minutes of June 27,
2018, be received for information.
Carried
(A5 ) Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes of
June 15, 2018
1. That the Trails and Active Transportation Committee meeting
minutes of June 15, 2018, be received; and
(1) Memorandum from Senior Landscape Architect
Re: Trailhead Parking – BG Properties (Aurora) Inc.
(a) That Option A for the Trailhead Parking Area be approved; and
(b) That the Coutts property be purchased by the Town of Aurora.
(2) Memorandum from Manager of Parks and Fleet
Re: Wellington Street East Crossing Design Concepts
(a) That Option 4 for the Wellington Street East crossing be
approved.
(6) Verbal Update from Senior Landscape Architect
Re: BG Trail Adjacent to Rail and Cattle Crawl
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Item C1
Page 8 of 22
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, July 24, 2018 Page 9 of 22
(a) That staff continue to investigate cost-sharing with Metrolinx
regarding the cattle crawl underpass; and
(b) That the 2019 Capital Budget placeholder in the amount of
$750,000 for railway crossings be specifically used for the cattle
crawl underpass.
Carried
(A6 ) Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes of June 21, 2018
1. That the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory
Committee meeting minutes of June 21, 2018, be received; and
(1) PRCSAC18-001 –Subdivision Entry Signage at Batson Drive and
Yonge Street
(a) That the proposed concept design for the re-installation of a
new entry feature for Valhalla Subdivision be approved; and
(b) That staff be directed to include the project in the 2019 Capital
Budget for deliberation.
Carried
(2) Memorandum from Director, Community Services
Re: Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex – Gymnasium
Feasibility
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Thom
(a) That the construction of a multi-purpose space that maximizes
the land available on the southwest corner of the Stronach
Aurora Recreation Complex be approved and referred to the
2019 Capital Budget.
Carried
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Item C1
Page 9 of 22
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, July 24, 2018 Page 10 of 22
(R1) OPS18-018 – 100 Vandorf Sideroad – Hallmark Lands Community
Park
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
1. That Report No. OPS18-018 be received for information.
Motion to reconsider
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the matter regarding the Hallmark Lands and the direction to
construct a multi-purpose field and a softball diamond located at 100
Vandorf Sideroad be reconsidered.
Motion to reconsider
Carried
Amendment No. 1
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the main motion be amended by adding the following clause:
That the construction of one baseball diamond and one grass
soccer field be approved.
Defeated
Amendment No. 2
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the main motion be amended by adding the following clause:
That the construction of two senior baseball diamonds be
approved.
Carried
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Item C1
Page 10 of 22
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, July 24, 2018 Page 11 of 22
Main motion as amended
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
1. That Report No. OPS18-018 be received; and
2. That the construction of two senior baseball diamonds be
approved.
Main motion as amended
Carried
(R2) CS18-020 – Proposed Amendments to the Sign By-law
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Kim
1. That Report No. CS18-020 be received; and
2. That the proposed amendments to Sign By-law No. 5840-16, as
outlined in this report be brought forward to a future Council
meeting, for enactment.
Carried
(R3) CMS18-021 – Cultural Partners – Update
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Thom
1. That Report No. CMS18-021 be received; and
2. That the report from Interkom be received; and
3. That an action plan be prepared and presented to the new Council.
Carried
(R4) PDS18-074 – Aurora Economic Development Board – Working
Group Update
1. That Report No. PDS18-074 be received; and
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Item C1
Page 11 of 22
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, July 24, 2018 Page 12 of 22
2. That the Town establish and organize an Economic Development
Corporation under the name “Aurora Economic Development
Corporation”, or such other similar name that may be available (the
“Corporation” or “AEDC”), and that the Mayor and Clerk be
authorized to sign any and all documents and agreements to permit
the establishment and organization of the Corporation; and
3. That the Corporation be designated as a “designated economic
development corporation” pursuant to section 9 of O. Reg. 599/06
under the Municipal Act, 2001; and
4. That the Town nominate and authorize the Mayor to act as
incorporator and the initial member of the Board of Directors
(“AEDC Board”) and as a member of the AEDC; and
5. That the Town be authorized to subscribe for a membership interest
in the Corporation and to acquire a membership interest in the
Corporation and exercise any power as a member of the
Corporation required to be exercised, and to thereafter exercise
powers as a member of the Corporation; and
6. That the Aurora Economic Development Board be authorized to
lead the process to recruit new AEDC Board members and
recommend to Council candidates for appointment to the AEDC
Board; and
7. That Capital Project No. 81022 – Economic Development Strategic
Plan be approved; and
8. That a total budget of $100,000 be approved for Capital Project No.
81022 to be funded from the Economic Development Reserve
Fund.
Carried
(R5) CS18-019 – Lame Duck Council and Restricted Acts
1. That Report No. CS18-019 be received; and
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Item C1
Page 12 of 22
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, July 24, 2018 Page 13 of 22
2. That a by-law delegating authority to the CAO be brought forward to
the July 24, 2018 Council meeting.
Carried
(R6) FS18-020 – Summary of the Key Findings/Outcomes of Finance
Advisory Committee’s Detailed Budget Reviews
1. That Report No. FS18-020 be received for information.
Carried
(R7) PDS18-080 – Pedestrian Crossover Review – Various Locations
1. That Report No. PDS18-080 be received; and
2. That this report satisfy Council’s conditional budget approval for
Capital Project No. 34518 – Pedestrian Crossings as per 2014 DC
study in the amount of $144,100; and
3. That a Level 2 Type C pedestrian crossover be installed on
Henderson Drive at the west approach to the intersection of
Tamarac Trail/Lee Gate with an estimated cost of $40,000 and the
balance of $104,100 be returned to source; and
4. That Parking By-law No. 4574-04.T be amended to prohibit
stopping at any time on both sides of Henderson Drive
approximately 20 metres east and west of Tamarac Trail/Lee Gate.
Carried
(R8) PDS18-083 – Application for Site Plan Approval, Delmanor Aurora
Inc., 14314 Yonge Street, File Number: SP-2017-10,
Related File Number: ZBA-2015-07
1. That Report No. PDS18-083 be received; and
2. That Site Plan Application File SP-2017-10 (Delmanor Aurora Inc.)
to permit the construction of a five-storey (17.5m) Retirement Home
be approved; and
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Item C1
Page 13 of 22
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, July 24, 2018 Page 14 of 22
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
(R9) PDS18-085 – Application for Site Plan Approval, Time
Development Group, 4 Don Hillock Drive, Northeast
corner of Leslie Street and Don Hillock Drive, Lot 1,
Registered Plan 65M-3974, File Number: SP-2017-07
1. That Report No. PDS18-085 be received; and
2. That site plan application number SP-2017-07 (Time Development
Group) to permit the development of the subject lands for a six-
storey, 122-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
(R10) PDS18-086 – Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Draft
Plan of Condominium, Dormer Hill Inc., 14029 Yonge
Street, Part of Lot 72 Concession 1, File Number:
SUB-2017-01, CDM-2017-01, Related Files: OPA-2017-
02, ZBA-2017-01, SP-2018-01
1. That Report No. PDS18-086 be received; and
2. That Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision SUB-2017-01 (Dormer
Hill Inc.) be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in Schedule
A of this report; and
3. That the Application for Draft Plan of Common Elements
Condominium CDM-2017-01 (Dormer Hill Inc.) be approved, subject
to the conditions outlined in Schedule B of this report; and
4. That a total of 27 units of water and sewage capacity be allocated to
the Draft Plan of Subdivision; and
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Item C1
Page 14 of 22
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, July 24, 2018 Page 15 of 22
5. That the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute a
Subdivision/ Condominium 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
(R11) PDS18-089 – Update to Site Plan Control By-law
On a motion of Councillor Thompson seconded by Councillor Mrakas, Council
consented to consider Item S1(R11) following consideration of Item S1(R1).
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
1. That Report No. PDS18-089 be received; and
2. That a by-law to include Site Plan approval for new development,
redevelopment and large additions within the Stable Neighbourhood
Study Area as identified in Figure 1 be enacted at a future Council
meeting; and
3. That the Aurora Heights neighbourhood be included in the Site Plan
Control By-law; and
4. That a by-law to amend By-law No. 6031-17 to include a “basic” site
plan application fee of $1,000 be enacted at a future Council
meeting.
Carried
S2. Audit Committee Meeting Report of June 26, 2018
(1) FS18-019 – 2017 Audited Financial Statements with Audit Report
1. That Report No. FS18-019 be received; and
2. That the 2017 Audit Reports and Financial Statements for the year-
ended December 31, 2017 be approved and published on the Town’s
website; and
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Item C1
Page 15 of 22
Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, July 24, 2018 Page 16 of 22
3. That the 2018 year-end audit plan as proposed by BDO Canada LLP
be endorsed.
Carried
7. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
None
8. Motions
(a) Councillor Kim
Re: Increased Provincial Funding for Public Libraries
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
Whereas public libraries provide safe, inclusive, and vibrant community spaces
where everyone is welcome to learn, work, connect, and have fun; and
Whereas the Aurora Public Library engages with the community and
contributes to a culture of lifelong learning and social good by sharing
knowledge and resources; and
Whereas the Aurora Public Library has enhanced its services and programs to
meet a population growing in number and diversity; and
Whereas in 2017 the Aurora Public Library experienced a year-over-year
increase in resource use of 5.8 percent, visits to the Library of 5.4 percent, and
an increase in program attendance of 28.8 percent; and
Whereas the Aurora Public Library continues to manage public resources with
the utmost care and is committed to the sustainability of its services;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That the Town of Aurora urges the
Province of Ontario to recognize the contribution of local libraries within
their communities and to cease the 20-year funding freeze to local libraries
in an acknowledgement of the services they offer to all residents; and
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2. Be It Further Resolved That the Town of Aurora urges the Province of
Ontario to reinstate adequate and appropriate funding for local libraries as
was included in the provincial budget of March 28, 2018, increasing each
year going forward in line with the consumer price index; and
3. Be It Further Resolved That a copy of this resolution be sent to the
Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport, to the Ontario Minister of
Municipal Affairs, to local MPPs, to the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario, to the Ontario Library Association, to the Federation of Ontario
Public Libraries, and to York Region municipalities.
Carried
(b) Councillor Gaertner
Re: National Housing Strategy
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
Whereas the Federal Government has just formed Canada's first ever National
Housing Strategy; and
Whereas the Principles of the Strategy include ensuring that more Canadians
have access to housing that they can afford, and empowering powering local
communities to develop and implement local solutions to housing challenges;
and
Whereas $13.17 billion will be invested in Housing Repair and Renewal and
Rental Housing; and
Whereas projects must have a form of investment from another level of
government;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff provide an information
report to Council regarding the National Housing Strategy.
Carried
9. Regional Report
York Regional Council Highlights – June 28, 2018
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Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Thom
That the Regional Report of June 28, 2018, be received for information.
Carried
10. New Business
Councillor Kim requested an update regarding the number of accessible parking
spaces and their locations in relation to the design of Library Square, and staff
provided a response on the options.
Councillor Gaertner inquired about the resident pro and con feedback received via
email by the planning department respecting changes to the Zoning By-law and
protection of stable neighbourhoods, and staff provided a response on how the
information is being shared with Council.
Councillor Gaertner relayed the concerns of a resident regarding Central York Fire
Services’ emergency response capacity during the July long weekend, and
suggested that the Mayor and staff follow up with the fire department.
Councillor Gaertner inquired about the possibility of restricting truck traffic on
residential streets. Staff provided a response and agreed to investigate the matter.
Councillor Mrakas inquired about the Highland Gate development in relation to
maintaining property standards, and staff provided a response regarding grass
level maintenance and communications to residents.
11. Public Service Announcements
Councillor Gaertner extended a reminder about the Concerts in the Park series
held each Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Town Park through July and August
2018. Mayor Dawe noted that food donations for the Aurora Food Pantry are
accepted at each Concert.
Councillor Humfryes extended a reminder about the Aurora Farmers’ Market and
Artisan Fair held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Town Park, noting that a
community corn roast will be included on August 18, 2018. She further noted that
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a popup sample Farmers’ Market and Artisan Fair is also set up each Wednesday
evening during the Concert in the Park series.
Councillor Humfryes announced that the Aurora Legion is holding a “Christmas in
July” event, including a traditional turkey dinner, on Friday, July 27, 2018.
Councillor Mrakas noted that the municipal election nomination period will end at 2
p.m. on Friday, July 27, 2018, and staff confirmed that the official list of certified
candidates will be posted by Monday, July 30, 2018.
Mayor Dawe announced that Movies in the Park will begin on August 16, 2018,
and movies are free with a food donation for the Aurora Food Pantry.
Mayor Dawe advised that an open house will be held on Tuesday, July 31, 2018,
from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, to present the final traffic calming design for
Pederson Drive between Kirkvalley Crescent and Gateway Drive.
Mayor Dawe announced that Aurora’s Multicultural Festival will be held on
Saturday, September 8, 2018.
Mayor Dawe noted that the Community Services Fall 2018 Program Guide will be
distributed to all residents via The Banner newspaper on Thursday, July 26, 2018.
Mayor Dawe extended a reminder that Aurora’s Ribfest will be held from Friday,
August 24 through Sunday, August 26, 2018.
12. By-laws
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the following by-laws be enacted, with the exception of By-laws (b), (e), (f),
(g), (j), and (k), which were discussed and voted on separately as recorded below:
(a) By-law Number 6105-18 Being a By-law to appoint Building Inspectors for
The Corporation of the Town of Aurora.
Carried
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Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Thom
That the following by-law be enacted:
(b) By-law Number 6106-18 Being a By-law to to designate a site plan control
area.
Carried
(c) By-law Number 6107-18 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 4574-
04.T, as amended, with respect to No Parking on various highways in the
Town of Aurora.
Carried
(d) By-law Number 6108-18 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6000-17,
as amended (1588 St. John’s Sideroad - 2352107 Ontario Inc.).
Carried
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Thom
That the following by-law be enacted:
(e) By-law Number 6109-18 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6000-17,
as amended (15086, 15094 and 15106 Yonge Street – Bara Group (Aurora)
Ltd.).
Carried
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the following by-law be enacted:
(f) By-law Number 6110-18 Being a By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment
No. 18.
Carried
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the following by-law be enacted:
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(g) By-law Number 6111-18 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6000-17,
as amended (14029 Yonge Street – Dormer Hill Inc.).
Carried
(h) By-law Number 6112-18 Being a By-law to define the delegation policies
and procedures during the Election Period.
Carried
(i) By-law Number 6113-18 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 5373-11,
to prohibit and regulate the sale and setting off of fireworks in the Town of
Aurora.
Carried
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the following by-law be enacted:
(j) By-law Number 6114-18 Being a By-law to regulate vacant buildings within
the Town of Aurora.
Carried
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
That the following by-law be enacted:
(k) By-law Number 6115-18 Being a By-law to appoint employees of Private
Parking Control & Traffic Services as Municipal By-law Enforcement Officers.
Carried
(l) By-law Number 6116-18 Being a By-law to appoint employees of Municipal
Law Enforcement Corp., as Municipal By-law Enforcement Officers.
Carried
(m) By-law Number 6117-18 Being a By-law to appoint Municipal By-law
Enforcement Officers and Property Standards Officers for The Corporation of
the Town of Aurora.
Carried
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13. Closed Session
None
14. Confirming By-law
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the following confirming by-law be enacted:
By-law Number 6118-18 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council
Resulting from a Council Meeting on July 24, 2018.
Carried
15. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the meeting be adjourned at 10:11 p.m.
Carried
_________________________________ _________________________________
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Council Meeting Agenda
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Town of Aurora
Council Closed Session
Public Minutes
Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Attendance
Council Members Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Abel (arrived at 6:00
p.m.), Gaertner (arrived at 5:47 p.m.), Kim, Mrakas, Pirri
(arrived at 6:20 p.m.) Thom, and Thompson
Members Absent Councillor Humfryes
Other Attendees Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, Marco
Ramunno, Director of Planning and Development Services,
Anthony Ierullo, Manager of Strategic and Long Range
Planning, Patricia De Sario, Town Solicitor 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 6:20 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the confidential Council Closed Session meeting agenda as circulated by
Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Item C3
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Tuesday, July 17, 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 Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That Council resolve into Closed Session to consider the following matters:
1. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative
tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (Section 239(2)(e) of the
Municipal Act, 2001); Re: Closed Session Report No. CS18-022 – Litigation
and Claims Summary (January 2014 to June 2018)
2. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or
local board (Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001); Re: Closed Session
Report No. PDS18-090 – Potential Acquisition of Lands – 323 River Ridge
Boulevard
3. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or
local board (Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001); Re: Closed Session
Report No. PDS18-091 – Land Exchange – Library Square
Carried
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Thom
That the Council Closed Session be reconvened into open session to rise and
report from Closed Session.
Carried
1. A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any
negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the
municipality or local board (Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act, 2001);
Re: Closed Session Report No. CMS18-022 – Aurora Sports Dome Lease
Agreement
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Tuesday, September 18, 2018
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Tuesday, July 17, 2018 Page 3 of 4
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
1. That Closed Session Report No. CS18-022 be received for information.
Carried
2. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the
municipality or local board (Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001);
Re: Closed Session Report No. PDS18-090 – Potential Acquisition of
Lands – 323 River Ridge Boulevard
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Kim
1. That Closed Session Report No. PDS18-090 be received for information
Carried
3. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the
municipality or local board (Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001);
Re: Closed Session Report No. PDS18-091 – Land Exchange – Library
Square
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
1. That Closed Session Report No. PDS18-091 be received; and
2. That the confidential direction to staff be confirmed.
Carried
4. By-laws
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the following confirming by-law be enacted:
6103-18 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from a
Council Closed Session on July 17, 2018.
Carried
Council Meeting Agenda
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Tuesday, July 17, 2018 Page 4 of 4
5. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
That the meeting be adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
Carried
_________________________________ _________________________________
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Item C3
Page 4 of 4
Town of Aurora
Council Closed Session
Public Minutes
Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Attendance
Council Members Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Gaertner, Humfryes
(arrived at 6:09 p.m.) Mrakas, Pirri (arrived at 6:14 p.m.)
Thom, and Thompson
Members Absent Councillor Abel and Kim
Other Attendees Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, Marco
Ramunno, Director of Planning and Development Services
(departed at 5:55 p.m.), Patricia De Sario, Town Solicitor
(departed at 5:55 p.m.), Anthony Ierullo, Manager of Strategic
and Long Range Planning (departed at 5:55 p.m.) and Michael
de Rond, Town Clerk
The Chair called the meeting to order at 5:47 p.m.
Council consented to resolve into a Closed Session at 5:48 p.m.
Council reconvened into open session at 6:50 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the confidential Council Closed Session meeting agenda as circulated by
Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Item C5
Page 1 of 4
Council Closed Session Public Minutes
Tuesday, July 24, 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 Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
That Council resolve into Closed Session to consider the following matters:
1. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or
local board (Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001); Re: Closed Session
Report No. PDS18-092 – Land Exchange – Library Square
2. Labour relations or employee negotiations (Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal
Act, 2001); Re: Closed Session Report No. CS18-017 – Compensation
Review/Pay Equity Compliance
(Deferred from Closed Session meeting of June 19, 2018)
Carried
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
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
municipality or local board (Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001);
Re: Closed Session Report No. PDS18-092 – Land Exchange – Library
Square
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
1. That Closed Session Report No. PDS18-092 be received; and
2. That the confidential direction to staff be confirmed.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
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Council Closed Session Public Minutes
Tuesday, July 24, 2018 Page 3 of 4
On a recorded vote the motion
Carried
Yeas: 5 Nays: 0
Voting Yeas: Councillors Mrakas, Pirri, Thom,
Thompson, and Mayor Dawe
Voting Nays: None
Absent: Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Humfryes
and Kim
2. A relations or employee negotiations (Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal
Act, 2001); Re: Closed Session Report No. CS18-017 – Compensation
Review/Pay Equity Compliance
(Deferred from Closed Session meeting of June 19, 2018)
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
1. That Closed Session Report No. CS18-017 be deferred to a future meeting
of Council.
On a recorded vote the motion
Carried
Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Voting Yeas: Councillors Humfryes, Mrakas, Pirri,
Thom, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe
Voting Nays: None
Absent: Councillors Abel, Gaertner, and Kim
4. By-laws
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the following confirming by-law be enacted:
6104-18 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from a
Council Closed Session on July 24, 2018.
Carried
Council Meeting Agenda
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Tuesday, July 24, 2018 Page 4 of 4
5. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the meeting be adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Carried
_________________________________ _________________________________
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Item C5
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Town of Aurora
General Committee Meeting Report
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Attendance
Council Members Councillor Abel in the Chair; Councillors Gaertner, Humfryes
(arrived at 8:00 p.m.), Kim, Mrakas, Pirri, Thom, Thompson, and
Mayor Dawe
Members Absent None
Other Attendees Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, Robin McDougall,
Director of Community Services, Techa van Leeuwen, Director of
Corporate Services, Dan Elliott, Director of Financial Services,
Allan Downey, Director of Operational Services, Marco Ramunno,
Director of Planning and Development 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 7:00 p.m.
General Committee consented to recess the meeting at 9:23 p.m. and reconvened the
meeting at 9:33 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
General Committee approved the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services,
with the following additions:
• Delegation (c) Peter Smith representing Regency Acres Ratepayers
Association (RARA); Re: The Human Factor: The Impact of Monster Homes
on our Community
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• Delegation (d) Angela Sciberras, Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd.
Re: Item R8 – PDS18-099 – Application for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning
By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval, Metropolitan Square Inc., 180,190
and 220 Wellington Street East, File Numbers: OPA-2015-05, ZBA 2015-15
and SP-2016-10
• Item R11 – CS18-026 – Alternate Form of Notice – Sale of Properties to
Metrolinx
• Notice of Motion (b) Councillor Gaertner; Re: Consultant for Stable
Neighbourhoods
2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50.
3. Community Presentations
(a) Linda Stott, Director, Marketing, Theatre Aurora representing Theatre
Au rora Board of Directors
Re: Theatre Aurora – 60th Anniversary
Ms. Stott, on behalf of the Theatre Aurora Board of Directors, provided an
overview of the Theatre Aurora’s accolades received over the years for their
various productions. She further detailed the challenges with community
outreach, provided an overview of upcoming events, the approach towards
future fundraising model, and noted the efforts of all the volunteers involved
with the Theatre.
General Committee received the comments of the presentation.
4. Delegations
(a) Brent Kopperson and Jen Atkinson, Windfall Ecology Centre
Re: Healthy Kids Community Challenge Round-Up
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Mr. Kopperson and Ms. Atkinson presented an overview of the various
activities and programs carried out by the centre in collaboration with the
Town, details of conferences and workshops, community outreach
approaches, and extended their regards to Town staff and the Mayor for their
continuous support.
General Committee received the comments of the delegation.
(b) Ariana Dalie representing Our Community, Our Children Our Future!
Re: Ban of plastic straws in Aurora restaurants
Ms. Dalie highlighted the global awareness on the impacts of excessive straw
use and disposal on the environment, and requested Members of Council to
consider the reduction of straw use across all Aurora eateries. She proposed a
two-phase approach that will help mitigate straw use and enforce alternate
environmentally friendly options.
General Committee received and referred the comments of the delegation to
staff for a report.
(c) Peter Smith representing Regency Acres Ratepayer Association (RARA)
Re: The Human Factor: The Impact of Monster Homes on our
Community
Mr. Smith expressed concerns regarding the increase of large homes around
Town, spoke in support of the Stable Neighbourhood review and requested
that Council consider hiring a consultant to support the ongoing review.
General Committee received the comments of the delegation.
(d) Ariana Angela Sciberras, Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd.
Re: Item R8 – PDS18-099 – Application for Official Plan Amendment,
Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval, Metropolitan
Square Inc., 180, 190 and 220 Wellington Street East, File Numbers:
OPA-2015-05, ZBA-2015-15 and SP-2016-10
Ms. Sciberras provided an update on the application noting that the current
submission addresses Council’s concerns expressed during previous
submissions. She presented details of the updated site plan and the
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renderings of the project and an overview of the next steps upon approval from
Council.
General Committee received and referred the comments of the delegation to
Item R8.
5. Consent Agenda
General Committee recommends:
That the following Consent Agenda Items C1 be approved:
C1. Memorandum from Mayor Dawe
Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Board Meeting Highlights of June 22, 2018
1. That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority Board Meeting Highlights of June 22, 2018 be received for
information.
Carried
6. Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
General Committee recommends:
That the Advisory Committee meeting minutes, Items A1 to A2 inclusive, be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committees be approved:
A1 . Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of July 9, 2018
1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of July 9, 2018,
be received; and
2. That the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
1. HAC18 -012 – Wellington Street Building Evaluations, 136
Wellington Street East, “Railroad Hotel”; 124
Wellington Street East, “Baldwin’s Restaurant”
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Tuesday, September 18, 2018
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(a) That 136 Wellington Street East “Railroad Hotel” and 124
Wellington Street East “Baldwin’s Restaurant” be designated
under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
3. Memorandum from Manager, Parks and Fleet
Re: Tree Removal Permit Application – 61 Spruce Street
(a) That the removal of American Elm tree be approved; and
(b) That precautionary measures be taken to ensure the safety and
protection of the root system of the adjacent Sugar Maple tree.
A2 . Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
of July 25, 2018
1. That the Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee meeting
minutes of July 25, 2018 be received for information.
Carried
7. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
General Committee consented to consider items in the following order: R1, R3,
R5, R6, R8, R9, R2, R4, R7, R10, and R11.
R1. PDS18-087 – Upper York Sewage Solutions Total Phosphorous Offset
Program Framework
Ms. Anca Mihail, Manager of Engineering Services introduced Mr. Shu He,
Manager, Engineering, Capital Planning and Delivery, Environmental Services
from the Regional Municipality of York. Mr. He presented an overview of the
Region’s Total Phosphorus (TP) Off-set Program including details on the proposed
program for Aurora and its development, delivery strategy, concept framework,
future stormwater maintenance and management opportunities, status of the
project, and the next steps.
General Committee received and referred the comments of the presentation to
Item R1.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Item S1
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General Committee Meeting Report
Tuesday, September 11, 2018 Page 6 of 12
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PDS18-087 be received; and
2. That Council conceptually approve the Upper York Sewage Solutions
Total Phosphorous Offset Program Framework that will be used as a
guideline for agreements that will be executed between the Town of
Aurora and York Region enabling the Region to retrofit stormwater
management facilities within the Town in exchange for the transfer of
total phosphorous reduction credits; and
3. That the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary
agreements between the Town and York Region enabling the Region to
retrofit stormwater management facilities within the Town in exchange for
the transfer of total phosphorous reduction credits, including any and all
documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to the same.
Carried
R2. CS18-023 – Region of York Inclusion Charter
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. CS18-023 be received; and
2. That the Town of Aurora endorse the Region of York Inclusion Charter;
and
3. That the Mayor and CAO be authorized to sign the Inclusion Charter on
behalf of the Town.
Carried
R3. CMS18-025 – Cultural Services Master Plan
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. CMS18-025 be received; and
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2. That this report satisfy Council’s conditional budget approval for Capital
Project No. 74015 – Cultural Services Master Plan in the amount of
$100,000.
Carried
R4. PDS18-082 – Using the Sewer Use By-law to address pool water
discharge
General Committee consented to vote on clause 3 of the main motion separately.
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PDS18-082 be received; and
2. That staff be directed to add recommended Best Management Practices
to discharge pool and hot tub water to the Town website.
Carried
General Committee recommends:
3. That the amendment of By-law Number 5518-13, being the Sewer Use
By-law, be referred to staff.
Motion to refer
Carried
R5. CMS18-024 – 22 Church Street Exterior Sign
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. CMS18-024 be received; and
2. That this report satisfy Council’s conditional budget approval for Capital
Project No. 72310 – 22 Church St. Exterior Sign in the amount of
$50,000; and
3. That staff be directed to coordinate the 22 Church St. Exterior Sign
project with the Town’s Library Square project.
Carried
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Tuesday, September 18, 2018
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Tuesday, September 11, 2018 Page 8 of 12
R6. PDS18-095 – Designation of the Aurora Business Improvement Area
(BIA) and the establishment of the Aurora Business
Improvement Association Board of Management
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PDS18-095 be received; and
2. That a by-law be enacted at the September 18, 2018 Council meeting to
designate the area as a Business Improvement Area, as described in
Figure 1, to be named the “Aurora Business Improvement Area” and to
establish a board of management to govern the Aurora Business
Improvement Area, to be named the “Aurora BIA Board of Management;”
and
3. That staff be directed to bring forward a by-law to appoint the Town Clerk
as the Town’s representative to the Board of Management at the
September 18, 2018 Council meeting.
Carried
R7. PDS18-093 – Parking By-law Amendments – Various Locations
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PDS18-093 be received; and
2. That Parking By-law No. 4574-04.T be amended to prohibit parking at
any time on the north and west sides of Millcliff Circle from a point nine
metres north of the beginning of curb return to a point nine metres west
of the end of curb return adjacent to property no. 161; and
3. That Parking By-law No. 4574-04.T be amended to prohibit parking at
any time on both sides of Mary Street from a point approximately 152
metres south of Wellington Street East to Industry Street; and,
4. That Parking By-law No. 4574-04.T be amended to prohibit parking at
any time on the north side of Timpson Drive from the west side of the
easterly intersection of Tannery Creek Crescent to Windham Trail; and,
Council Meeting Agenda
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5. That the amending Parking By-law be presented at a future Council
Meeting.
Carried
R8. PDS18-099 – Application for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law
Amendment and Site Plan Approval, Metropolitan Square
Inc., 180, 190 and 220 Wellington Street East, File
Numbers: OPA-2015-05, ZBA-2015-15 and SP-2016-10
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PDS18-099 be referred to staff to address Council’s
concerns and comments with the developer, and the report be brought
back to a future General Committee meeting.
Motion to refer
Carried
R9. PDS18-097 – Application for Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan
Approval, 15370 Leslie (Skales) Inc., 15370 Leslie Street,
File Numbers: ZBA-2017-02 and SP-2017-12
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PDS18-097 be received; and
2. That the Application for Zoning By-law Amendment File Number ZBA-
2017-02 to amend the ‘Rural (RU(29)) Exception Zone’ and ‘Institutional
(I) Zone’ to ‘Townhouse Dwelling Residential (R8) Exception Zone’ and
‘Environmental Protection (EP) Zone’ be approved; and
3. That the Application for Site Plan Approval File Number SP-2017-12 to
permit the construction of four townhouse blocks with a total of 32
condominium units be approved; and
4. That a total of 32 units of water and sewage capacity be allocated to the
Approval of the Site Plan Application; and
5. That the implementing Zoning By-law be presented at a future Council
Meeting; and
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Tuesday, September 18, 2018
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Tuesday, September 11, 2018 Page 10 of 12
6. 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
R10. CS18-024 – Pending List
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. CS18-024 be received for information.
Carried
R11. CS18-026 – Alternate Form of Notice – Sale of Properties to Metrolinx
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. CS18-026 be received; and
2. That this report be deemed an appropriate alternate form of public notice
of the proposed sale of the properties to Metrolinx.
Carried
8. Notices of Motion
(a) Mayor Dawe
Re: Freedom of the City to 140 Aurora Royal Canadian Air Cadet
Squadron
Whereas in 2019 the 140 Aurora Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron will be
celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Squadron in the Town of Aurora; and
Whereas the Squadron has been a proud supporter of the Town of Aurora
through their participation in many activities and events; and
Whereas the Squadron is committed to continue to represent the aims of the
Canadian Cadet Organization: to promote citizenship, physical fitness and an
awareness of the Canadian Forces in Aurora;
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General Committee Meeting Report
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1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That Council support this request;
and
2. Be It Further Resolved That the Squadron be granted “Freedom to the
City” to conduct a “Freedom of the City” parade on Saturday, 19 October,
2019 that would end at Aurora Town Hall with a presentation by the
Mayor.
(b) Councillor Gaertner
Re: Consultant for Stable Neighbourhoods
Whereas Council will be holding another Public Planning meeting about Stable
Neighbourhoods; and
Whereas it would be helpful to have any information that would contribute to
the decision making process; and
Whereas many other municipalities have faced this same issue;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That a consultant, expert and
experienced in development in mature residential neighbourhoods, be
hired to provide an information report for the Public Planning meeting.
9. New Business
Councillor Mrakas requested the traffic signal warrant compliance data for the
Ballymore Drive and Bayview Avenue intersection, and staff agreed to follow up.
Councillor Mrakas requested that York Region be contacted to install a “Do Not
Block Intersection” sign at the Bayview Avenue and Ballymore Drive intersection to
alleviate traffic, and staff agreed to follow up.
Councillor Gaertner inquired about the next steps with the Stable Neighbourhood
review, and staff provided an update noting that the item will be brought forward to
a future Public Planning meeting in 2019.
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General Committee Meeting Report
Tuesday, September 11, 2018 Page 12 of 12
Councillor Thom requested for information regarding any amendments to the
standard operating guidelines for Right of Entry, and staff agreed to provide an
update.
10. Closed Session
None
11. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:24 p.m.
_________________________________ _________________________________
John Abel, Councillor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
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Motion for Which Notice Has
Been Given (September 11, 2018) Mayor Geoffrey Dawe
Date: September 18, 2018
To: Members of Council
From: Mayor Dawe
Re: Freedom of the City to 140 Aurora Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron
Whereas in 2019 the 140 Aurora Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron will be
celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Squadron in the Town of Aurora; and
Whereas the Squadron has been a proud supporter of the Town of Aurora through their
participation in many activities and events; and
Whereas the Squadron is committed to continue to represent the aims of the Canadian
Cadet Organization: to promote citizenship, physical fitness and an awareness of the
Canadian Forces in Aurora;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That Council support this request; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That the Squadron be granted “Freedom to the City” to
conduct a “Freedom of the City” parade on Saturday, 19 October, 2019 that would
end at Aurora Town Hall with a presentation by the Mayor.
Attachment #1: Letter from the 140 Aurora Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets dated
June 4, 2018
Council Meeting Agenda
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Motion (a)
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Attachment #1Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, September 18, 2018Motion (a) Page 2 of 2
Motion for Which Notice Has
Been Given (September 11, 2018) Councillor Wendy Gaertner
Date: September 18, 2018
To: Mayor and Members of Council
From: Councillor Gaertner
Re: Consultant for Stable Neighbourhoods
Whereas Council will be holding another Public Planning meeting about Stable
Neighbourhoods; and
Whereas it would be helpful to have any information that would contribute to the
decision making process; and
Whereas many other municipalities have faced this same issue;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That a consultant, expert and experienced in
development in mature residential neighbourhoods, be hired to provide an
information report for the Public Planning meeting.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Motion (b)
Page 1 of 1
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 6117-18 be and is hereby repealed.
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 18th day of September, 2018.
__________________________________
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor
__________________________________
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
By-law (a)
Page 1 of 3
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
William Jean, Manager, Code Review & Inspections/Chief Building Official
Steve Loncar, Building Inspector/Plans Examiner
Terence Wong, Senior Plans Examiner
By-law Services Division
Alan Chan, By-law Enforcement Officer
Ryan Cheung, By-law Enforcement Officer
Brad Dewar, Animal Control/By-law Enforcement Officer
Hailey Fontyn, Parking Control Officer
Heather Green, By-law Enforcement Officer
Milad Hamzavi, Parking Control Officer
Scott Laugalys, Parking Control Officer
Tom Mason, Parking Control Officer
Eric Schafranek, By-law Enforcement Officer
Michelle Wacker, By-law Enforcement Officer
Alexander Wray, Manager, By-law Services
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
By-law (a)
Page 2 of 3
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
Alexander Wray, Manager, By-law Services
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
By-law (a)
Page 3 of 3
The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
By-law Number XXXX-18
Being a By-law to exempt Part of Lots 9, 10 and 11 on Registered
Plan 9 (The Board of Trustees of the Aurora United Church).
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 Part of Lots 9, 10 and 11 on Registered Plan 9
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:
Part of Lots 9, 10 and 11 on Registered Plan 9.
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 18th day of September 2020.
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 18
th day of September, 2018.
___________________________________
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor
___________________________________
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
By-law (b)
Page 1 of 1
The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
By-law Number XXXX-18
Being a By-law to exempt Part of Block 58 and Block 59 on
Registered Plan M-2034 (Aurora (HGD) Inc.).
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 Part of Block 58 and Block 59 on Registered
Plan M-2034 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:
(a) Part of Block 58 on Registered Plan M-2034, designated as Parts 13, 14,
17, 20, and 34 on Draft Reference Plan JOB No. 14-259 prepared by
Rady-Pentek & Edward Surveying Ltd.; and
(b) Block 59 on Registered Plan M-2034.
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 18th day of September 2020.
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 18th day of September, 2018.
___________________________________
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor
___________________________________
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 18, 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 establish a tariff of fees for the processing of
applications made in respect of planning matters.
Whereas subsection 69(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended,
states the council of a municipality, by by-law, and a planning board, by resolution, may
establish a tariff of fees for the processing of applications made in respect of planning
matters, which tariff shall be designed to meet only the anticipated cost to the
municipality or to a committee of adjustment or land division committee constituted by
the council of the municipality or to the planning board in respect of the processing of
each type of application provided for in the tariff;
And whereas on November 28, 2017, the Council of The Corporation of the Town of
Aurora (the “Town”) enacted By-law Number 6031-17 to establish a tariff of fees for the
processing of applications made in respect of planning matters;
And whereas the Council of the Town deems it necessary and expedient to enact a
by-law to establish a tariff of fees for the processing of applications made in respect of
planning matters;
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby enacts
as follows:
1. By-law Number 6031-17 be and is hereby repealed.
2. The tariff of fees for applications made in respect of planning matters is set out
on Schedule “A” to this By-law attached hereto and forming part of this By-law.
3. The tariff of fees for applications made in respect of planning applications shall
be adjusted annually, using the twelve (12) month Consumer Price Index –
Toronto published by Statistics Canada, and as computed by the Town’s
Treasurer.
4. Each subsequent year, the Town Clerk be directed to attach the annually
adjusted tariff of fees which Schedules shall form part of this By-law.
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 18th day of September, 2018.
___________________________________
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor
___________________________________
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
By-law (d)
Page 1 of 4
By-law Number XXXX-18 Page 2 of 4
Schedule “A”
Planning
Application Type
2018
Base Fee
2018
Processing Fees/Surcharge
2018
Additional Fees
OFFICIAL PLAN
AMENDMENTS
MAJOR (see Note 1)
MINOR (see Note 2)
$20,652
$11,720
PLUS:
$5,222 prior to adoption of OPA $2,251 Revision Fee (Major)
$1,725 Revision Fee (Minor)
BLOCK PLANS $10,572
PLUS:
$552 per hectare or part thereof
ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS
MAJOR(see Note 3)
MINOR(see Note 4)
REMOVAL OF HOLD
ZONING PROPOSAL
(see note 8)
TEMPORARY USE
$12,375
$6,700
$4,237
$550
$6,203
PLUS:
$5,222 prior to enactment of ZBA
$6,203 per extension
DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION
$15,310
PLUS:
$628/unit; and,
$8,260 per hectare or part thereof for
all other lands (see Note 5)
$2,251 Extension of Draft
Approval
$1,792 Revision Fee
(where applicant makes
revisions to plans requiring
recirculation)
$4,298 Revisions to a Draft
Approved Plan of
Subdivision, or conditions of
Draft Approval
$4,210 Registration of Each
Phase
PART LOT CONTROL $2,425
DRAFT PLAN OF
CONDOMINIUM
(ALL TYPES)
$19,908 $2,251 Extension of Draft
Approval
$3,522 Revisions to
Approved Draft Plan of
Condominium
$4,298 Registration of Each
Phase
SITE PLAN APPROVAL
MINOR AND AMENDING
SITE PLANS (see Note 6)
(per m2 fee applicable only if
there is an increase in g.f.a.)
$6,264
$3,364
PLUS:
$628 /unit for Residential
$322 /unit for Multi-Res.(apts.)
ICI buildings for first 2,000m2 :
$3.29/m2 of g.f.a.
ICI buildings portion of g.f.a. between
2,001m2 - 10,000m2: $2.14/m2 of
g.f.a
ICI buildings portion of g.f.a. beyond
10,000m2 : $1.07/m2 of g.f.a
PLUS:
ICI buildings for first 2,000m2 :
$3.29/m2 of g.f.a.
ICI buildings portion of g.f.a. between
2,001m2 - 10,000m2 : $2.14/m2 of
g.f.a.
$1,200
Recirculation/Revisions Fee
(where the applicant fails to
revise drawings as
requested by the Town
beyond the third submission
or the Applicant changes the
plans/proposal).
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By-law Number XXXX-18 Page 3 of 4
SITE PLAN REVIEW
APPLICATION FOR
STABLE
NEIGHBOURHOODS
REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN
EXEMPTION
$1,000
$602 ICI buildings portion of g.f.a. beyond
10,000m2 : $1.07/m2 of g.f.a
$250 for Requests for Site
Plan Exemption beyond the
2nd Submission
RADIO COMMUNICATION
TOWER/ANTENNA
FACILITIES FEE
$8,148
GENERAL FEES
OWNER’S REQUEST TO
CANCEL PUBLIC
PLANNING MEETING
LOCAL PLANNING APPEAL
TRIBUNAL FEE (for all
Development Applications)
FILE MAINTENANCE FEE
CASH-IN-LIEU OF PARKING
AGREEMENT
SECTION 37 (BONUSING)
AGREEMENT
$3,400
$592
$700/year
$5,000
$5,000
Planning
Application Type
Committee of Adjustment
2018
Base Fee
2018
Processing Fees/Surcharge
2018
Additional Fees
CONSENT
CHANGE OF CONDITIONS
(Only before a final Consent
is granted)
RECIRCULATION FEE
(see Note 7)
$3,395
$898
$2,553
PLUS:
$1,705 per new lot created
MINOR VARIANCE OR
PERMISSION
OAK RIDGES MORAINE
RESIDENTIAL
GROUND-RELATED
RESIDENTIAL ZONED
LANDS
MORE THAN ONE
VARIANCE RELATED TO A
DRAFT APPROVED PLAN
OF SUBDIVISION
ALL OTHER USES,
INCLUDING ICI
RECIRCULATION FEE
(see Note 7)
LOCAL PLANNING APPEAL
TRIBUNAL REFERRAL FEE
(FOR BOTH CONSENT AND
VARIANCE APPLICATIONS)
$1,628
$1,949
$1,949
$2,389
$1,353
$306
$1,021 per lot/unit
MUNICIPAL STREET NAME
CHANGE
MUNICIPAL ADDRESSING
$1,608
$1,046
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By-law Number XXXX-18 Page 4 of 4
Notes
1) Major Official Plan Amendment: An application that is significant in scale and
scope which may have greater impact or policy implication beyond the subject
lands. Such applications may include those relating to multiple properties; site
specific proposals that represent large scale development/significant change in
use; and, applications involving significant changes to the text/policies of the
Official Plan.
2) Minor Official Plan Amendment: An application that is a small scale amendment
to the Official Plan policies and designations, having limited impact or policy
implications beyond the subject lands.
3) Major Zoning By-law Amendment: An application that is significant in scale and
scope which may have an impact beyond the subject lands. Such Applications
may include:
an application relating to more than one property;
a site specific application, if considered to represent large scale
redevelopment;
significant change in use and/or zone category; or,
an application involving significant changes to the development standards
or general provisions of the by-law.
4) Minor Zoning By-law Amendment: An application for minor and small scale
zoning amendment having no significant impact on adjoining lands. Minor
application must be site specific and include:
a request for additional permitted use, within an existing building or with
no significant impact on existing development standards; and,
changes in development standards to accommodate a minor development
or severance.
5) All other lands within the draft plan excluding roads, road widenings and
environmental protection lands.
6) Minor and Amending Site Plans shall include amendments to existing site plan
agreements for those properties with development agreements executed and
registered after 2000. Staff shall determine, in consultation with other
departments, if a site plan application is considered minor, an amendment, or if a
new site plan application is required.
7) Required due to an Owner’s or Applicant’s revisions or deferrals.
8) Pursuant to subsection 34 (10.0.0.2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13,
as amended, Council Resolution required to accept Zoning Bylaw Amendment
Applications prior to June 27, 2019.
Payment of Fees
All fees set out herein shall be payable to the Town of Aurora upon the submission of
the related application to the Town, unless otherwise provided herein. The fee amount
shall be completed by the Applicant on the Fee Calculation Worksheet included with
each Application Form.
50% of Fees refunded if application is withdrawn prior to any Council or Committee of
Adjustment consideration.
CHANGE
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Tuesday, September 18, 2018
By-law (d)
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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 4574-04.T, as amended, to
regulate parking and traffic in the Town of Aurora.
Whereas paragraph 1 of subsection 11(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25,
as amended, provides that a lower-tier provides municipality to pass by-laws respecting
highways, including parking and traffic on highways;
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 further
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:
1. The definition of “commercial motor vehicle” in section 1.0 of By-law Number
4574-04.T, as amended, be and is hereby deleted and replaced with the
following:
“commercial motor vehicle” means a commercial motor vehicle as defined in the
Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, as amended;”
2. Subsection 3.2 (b) of By-law Number 4574-04.T, as amended, be and is hereby
deleted and replaced with the following:
“(b) No person shall park a commercial motor vehicle on any highway under
the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora with the exception
of temporary parking of a maintenance, service or delivery vehicle that is
actively engaged to make a delivery or to provide a service to adjacent
premises.”
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 18th day of September, 2018.
___________________________________
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor
___________________________________
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
By-law (e)
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
By-law Number XXXX-18
Being a By-law to declare as surplus and sell municipal lands
(Engelhard Drive).
Whereas section 5(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended (the
“Act”) states that a municipal power, including a municipality’s capacity, rights, powers
and privileges under section 9 of the Act, shall be exercised by by-law unless the
municipality is specifically authorized to do otherwise;
And whereas The Corporation of the Town of Aurora (the “Town”) is the owner of the
lands described on Schedule “A” attached hereto and forming part of this By-law (the
“Lands”);
And whereas the Town does not require the Lands for municipal purposes and deems
it necessary to declare as surplus and sell the Lands;
And whereas the Council of the Town enacted By-law Number 4255-01.A on May 8,
2001, being a By-law to provide procedures with respect to the sale of municipal land,
which provisions with respect to the sale of the Lands has been adhered to;
Now therefore the Council of the Corporation of The Town of Aurora hereby enacts
as follows:
1. The Lands be and are hereby declared as surplus.
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 18
th day of September, 2018.
__________________________________
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor
__________________________________
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
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By-law Number XXXX-18 Page 2 of 2
Schedule “A”
All and singular those certain parcels or tracts of land and premises situate, lying and
being in the Town of Aurora, in the Regional Municipality of York and being composed
of Part of Lot 20, Registered Plan M-2012, designated as Parts 1, 2, 3 4 and 5 on Draft
Reference Plan File: A2-M2012-20 prepared by Lloyd & Purcell, being part of PIN
03644-0034 (LT).
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
By-law (f)
Page 2 of 2
The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
By-law Number XXXX-18
Being a By-law to declare as surplus and sell municipal lands
(South Side of Mosley Street).
Whereas section 5(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended (the
“Act”) states that a municipal power, including a municipality’s capacity, rights, powers
and privileges under section 9 of the Act, shall be exercised by by-law unless the
municipality is specifically authorized to do otherwise;
And whereas The Corporation of the Town of Aurora (the “Town”) is the owner of the
lands described on Schedule “A” attached hereto and forming part of this By-law (the
“Lands”);
And whereas the Town does not require the Lands for municipal purposes and deems
it necessary to declare as surplus and sell the Lands;
And whereas the Council of the Town enacted By-law Number 4255-01.A on May 8,
2001, being a By-law to provide procedures with respect to the sale of municipal land,
which provisions with respect to the sale of the Lands has been adhered to;
Now therefore the Council of the Corporation of The Town of Aurora hereby enacts
as follows:
1. The Lands be and are hereby declared as surplus.
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 18th day of September, 2018.
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Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor
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Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
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Schedule “A”
All and singular those certain parcels or tracts of land and premises situate, lying and
being in the Town of Aurora, in the Regional Municipality of York and being composed
of the north western portion of Lot 1 S/S Mosley St, Plan 68, Town of Aurora, Regional
Municipality of York, being part of PIN 03651-0074 (LT).
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
By-law Number XXXX-18
Being a By-law to declare as surplus and sell municipal lands
(Barrie Rail Corridor properties).
Whereas section 5(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended (the
“Act”) states that a municipal power, including a municipality’s capacity, rights, powers
and privileges under section 9 of the Act, shall be exercised by by-law unless the
municipality is specifically authorized to do otherwise;
And whereas The Corporation of the Town of Aurora (the “Town”) is the owner of the
lands described on Schedule “A” attached hereto and forming part of this By-law (the
“Lands”);
And whereas the Town does not require the Lands for municipal purposes and deems
it necessary to declare as surplus and sell the Lands;
And whereas the Council of the Town enacted By-law Number 4255-01.A on May 8,
2001, being a By-law to provide procedures with respect to the sale of municipal land,
which provisions with respect to the sale of the Lands has been adhered to;
Now therefore the Council of the Corporation of The Town of Aurora hereby enacts
as follows:
1. The Lands be and are hereby declared as surplus.
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 18
th day of September, 2018.
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Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor
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Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
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Schedule “A”
All and singular those certain parcels or tracts of land and premises situate, lying and
being in the Town of Aurora, in the Regional Municipality of York and being composed
of:
(a) Part of Lots 158 and 159 on Registered Plan 246, designated as Part 1 on
Draft Reference Plan JOB No. 16-354-00-2-6 prepared by Schaeffer Dzaldov
Bennett Ltd., being part of PIN 03645-0053 (LT);
(b) Part of Block 138 on Registered Plan 65M2340, designed at Part 1 on Draft
Reference Plan JOB No. 16-354-00-4-6 prepared by Schaeffer Dzaldov
Bennett Ltd., being part of PIN 03670-0588 (LT);
Part of the Road Allowance between Lots 75 and 76, Concession 1, designed
at Part 1 on Draft Reference Plan JOB No. 16-354-00-4-8 prepared by
Schaeffer Dzaldov Bennett Ltd.; being part of PIN 03670-0722 (LT);
(c) Part of Lot 13 on Registered Plan M-31, designed at Part 1 on Draft Reference
Plan JOB No. 16-354-00-3-15 prepared by Schaeffer Dzaldov Bennett Ltd.,
being part of PIN 03644-0105 (LT); and
(d) Part of Lot 76, Concession 1, designed at Parts 1 and 2 on Draft Reference Plan
JOB No. 16-354-00-3-1 prepared by Schaeffer Dzaldov Bennett Ltd., being part
of PIN 03644-0001 (LT).
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
By-law Number XXXX-18
Being a By-law to Designate the Improvement Area to be known as
the Aurora Business Improvement Area and to establish the
Aurora BIA Board of Management.
Whereas subsection 204(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, provides that
a local municipality may designate a geographic area as a Business Improvement Area
and may establish a board of management for the designated improvement area;
And Whereas notice has been provided of the Council’s intention to designed the area
identified in Schedule “A” as a business improvement area;
And Whereas Council wishes to establish a business improvement area boundaries as
outlined in Schedule “A” and to established a board of management to manage and
operate it;
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby enacts
as follows:
1. Definitions
1.1 For the purpose of this by-law:
(a) “Aurora Business Improvement Area” means the area as shown and
identified on the map in Schedule “A”;
(b) “Board of Management” means the corporation established under this
by-law under the name the Aurora BIA Board of Management;
(c) “Council” means the Council of the Town;
(d) “Member” means the persons who are assessed, on the last returned
assessment roll, with respect to rateable property in the area that is in a
prescribed business property class and tenants of such property within the
Aurora Business Improvement Area;
(e) “Municipal Act” means the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as
amended;
(f) “Town Treasurer” means the treasurer of the Town as appointed
pursuant to the Municipal Act;
(g) “Town” means The Corporation of the Town of Aurora; and
(h) “Town Clerk” means the clerk of the Town as appointed pursuant to the
Municipal Act.
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2. Designation of the Business Improvement Area
2.1 The area as shown and identified on the map in Schedule “A” is hereby
designated as a business improvement area pursuant to section 204 of the
Municipal Act to be known as the “Aurora Business Improvement Area”.
3. Board of Management Established
3.1 A board of management is hereby established to govern the Aurora Business
Improvement Area pursuant to section 204 of the Municipal Act to be known as
the “Aurora BIA Board of Management”.
4. Board of Management
4.1 The Board of Management is a corporation consisting of the number of directors
established by the Town.
4.2 The Board of Management is a local board of the Town for all purposes.
4.3 The objects of the Board of Management are:
(a) to oversee the improvement, beautification and maintenance of
municipally-owned land, buildings and structures in the area beyond that
provided at the expense of the municipality generally; and
(b) to promote the area as a business or shopping area.
4.4 The Board of Management shall not:
(a) spend money, or incur debts or other financial obligations except in
compliance with the requirements set out in this by-law;
(b) offer or provide support in any form to political candidates or political
parties;
(c) advertise or pay for advertisements in any political publication;
(d) participate in a hearing of the Ontario Municipal Board, Local Planning
Appeal Tribunal, Committee of Adjustment, Property Standards
Committee, Aurora Appeal Tribunal or any other similar tribunal, unless
the Board of Management has conducted a general meeting of the
membership to obtain approval to participate in a specific hearing, and to
get approval of any related expenditures, or if the Board of Management
has been called as a witness; or
(e) pass a resolution or take a position contrary to any Council-approved
policy or decision.
4.5 The head office for the Board of Management shall be located in the Town of
Aurora.
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5. Board Composition and Appointment
5.1 The Board of Management shall be composed of nine (9) directors as follows:
(a) one (1) director appointed directly by the Council; and
(b) the remaining directors selected by a vote of the Members and
subsequently appointed by the Council.
5.2 Directors are appointed at the pleasure of Council and Council retains the right to
remove any appointed director at any time for any reason and may make the
director ineligible to serve on a board for a period of up to four years.
5.3 Council may refuse to appoint to the Board of Management an individual
selected by the members of the business improvement area, in which case
Council may leave the position vacant, appoint another person or direct that a
meeting of the members of the business improvement area be held to elect or
select another candidate for Council's consideration.
5.4 The seat of a director becomes vacant and a director’s appointment becomes
automatically revoked if such a director is absent from the meetings of the Board
of Management for three (3) consecutive meetings without being authorized to do
so by a resolution of the Board of Management.
5.5 If the seat of a director becomes vacant for any reason, the Council may fill the
vacancy for the remainder of the vacant director’s term and the appointed person
is not required to be a member of the improvement area.
5.6 If the Board of Management resolves to seek the removal of a director from the
board or the appointment of a replacement or additional director to the board, it
shall provide to the Town Clerk a written request for board appointment,
nomination or removal and signed minutes of the meeting at which the vote was
held on this matter, and the Town Clerk shall bring the matter forward to Council
for consideration.
5.7 Directors are not required to be residents of the Town of Aurora.
5.8 The term of the directors of a Board of Management is the same as the term of
the Council in office at the time of their appointment.
5.9 Each director shall hold office from the time of his or her appointment until a
successor is appointed, unless the appointment is otherwise removed or expired.
5.10 Each director is eligible for reappointment on the expiration of the term of his or
her office.
5.11 Each director and the Board of Management shall operate in compliance with all
applicable law and Town policies including, but not limited to, the Municipal Act,
the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O.
1990, c. M.56 and the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50.
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5.12 Every director of the Board of Management shall:
(a) exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the office honestly, in
good faith, and in the best interests of the business improvement area;
(b) exercise the degree of care, diligence, and skill that a reasonable and
prudent person would exercise in comparable circumstances; and
(c) comply with the decisions of the board.
5.13 The directors of the Board of Management shall serve without remuneration.
6. Board Procedures
6.1 Council may pass by-laws governing the Board of Management and the affairs of
the Board of Management and the Board of Management shall comply with such
by-laws.
6.2 The Board of Management shall pass by-laws governing its proceedings, the
calling and conduct of meetings, and the keeping of its minutes, records and
decisions consistent with any requirements set out in the Municipal Act and by-
laws of the Town.
6.3 Quorum of the Board of Management shall be half the number of directors,
excluding any vacant positions, rounded up to the nearest integer. However,
quorum shall always be no less than (3) three, regardless of the number of
directors appointed.
6.4 No business shall be transacted at a meeting of the Board of Management
unless quorum is physically present in the meeting location.
6.5 Despite any vacancy or absence among the directors, a quorum of directors may
exercise the powers of the Board of Management.
6.6 Every director has only one vote.
6.7 Meetings of the Board of Management shall be open to the public. The Board of
Management may close a meeting, or a part of a meeting, to the public only in
accordance with section 239 of the Municipal Act.
6.8 Only those persons that the Board of Management considers to haven engaged
in improper conduct at a meeting may be excluded from a meeting.
6.9 The Board of Management shall elect a chair, vice-chair, secretary, and treasurer
and such other officers from its directors as the board may deem necessary to
properly conduct the business of the board, as soon as possible after its
members are appointed. Such officers of the board are eligible for re-election.
6.10 The Board of Management shall keep proper minutes and records of every
meeting of the board and shall forward board-approved copies of the minutes
and records to all directors and, if requested, to the Town Clerk.
6.11 The Board of Management shall hold at least four meetings each year, including
at least one (1) meeting of the Members in each calendar year.
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6.12 Business and resolutions at meetings of the Board of Management shall be
conducted through motions. Motions arising at any meeting of the Board of
Management shall be decided by a majority vote of Members physically present
at the meeting.
6.13 A special meeting of the Board of Management can be requisitioned at any time
by:
(a) quorum of directors by serving a copy of a written notice on the chair and
any other directors not forming part of the quorum requesting the meeting;
(b) the chair of the Board of Management by serving a copy of the written
notice on all the other board directors; and
(c) the Town’s appointed director, appointed pursuant to 5.1 (a) of this by-law,
by providing to written notice to the other directors.
6.14 The secretary appointed by the Board of Management shall:
(a) give notice of the meetings of the Board of Management;
(b) keep all minutes of meetings and proceedings of the Board of
Management;
(c) record without note or comment all resolutions, decisions and other
proceedings at a meeting of the Board of Management whether it is closed
to the public or not; and
(d) perform such duties, in addition to those set out in paragraphs (a), (b) and
(c) as the Board of Management may from time to time direct.
6.15 The Board of Management has the authority to establish task, issue or function-
related sub-committees of the board and the sub-committees may include non-
Members provided the sub-committee is chaired by a board member director.
6.16 Council may designate an appointed official of the Town who shall have the right
to attend meetings of the Board of Management and its committees and to
participate in their deliberations, including sessions closed to the public, but such
official of the Town is not entitled to vote, to be the chair or vice-chair or act as
the presiding officer at a meeting.
6.17 The Board of Management shall comply with all applicable provisions of the
Municipal Act and any other laws or regulations that are applicable to the Board
of Management and its conduct, including, but not limited to, those relating to
business improvement areas, meetings, records, remuneration and expenses,
the development of policies and procedures and financial administration.
6.18 The Board of Management shall appoint a director or a business improvement
area staff person to be the designated contact for the business improvement
area and shall provide a dedicated business improvement area phone number or
e-mail address for this person to the Town Clerk and the Town may post this
contact information on its website, include it in public information materials and
provide such information to the public.
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7. Financial Requirements of the Board of Management
7.1 The Board of Management shall not:
(a) spend any money unless it is included in the budget approved by the
Council or in a reserve fund established by the Council under section 417
of the Municipal Act;
(b) incur any indebtedness extending beyond the current year without the
prior approval of the Council; or
(c) borrow money.
7.2 The Board of Management shall prepare a proposed budget for each fiscal year
by the date and in the form required by the Town Treasurer and, prior to
submitting the budget to Council for consideration, shall hold one or more
meetings of the members of the improvement area for discussion of the
proposed budget.
7.3 The Board of Management shall submit the budget to Council for consideration
by the date and in the form required by the Town Treasurer and the Council may
approve it in whole or in part, but may not add expenditures to it.
7.4 The fiscal year of the Board of Management is the same as the fiscal year of the
Town.
7.5 The accounts and transactions of the Board of Management shall be audited
annually by the auditor of the Town.
7.6 The Board of Management shall prepare and submit to Council, not later than
March 31st of each year, an annual report for the preceding year that shall
include the audited financial statements.
7.7 The Board of Management shall keep proper books of account and accounting
records with respect to all financial and other transactions of the Board of
Management, including, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing:
(a) records of all sums of money received from any source whatsoever and
disbursed in any manner whatsoever; and
(b) records of all matters with respect to which receipts and disbursements
take place in consequence of the maintenance, operation and
management of the Board of Management.
7.8 In additional to the requirements set out above, the Board of Management shall
keep, or cause to be kept, and maintained, all such books of accounts and
accounting records as the Town Treasurer may require.
7.9 The Board of Management shall:
(a) file with the Town Treasurer all such information records, accounts,
agendas, notices, statements, paper and all other materials as the Town
Treasurer may require; and
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(b) make such reports file such statements within the time specified by the
Town Treasurer and containing such content as the Town Treasurer may
require.
7.10 The Board of Management shall make all of its information, books and records
available at all times to such persons as the Town Treasurer may require and
shall provide certified true copies of such minutes, documents, books, records or
any other writing as the Town Treasurer may require.
7.11 The Council may require the Board of Management:
(a) to provide information, records, accounts, agendas, notices or any paper
or writing; and
(b) to make a report on any matter, as Council determines, relating to the
carrying out of the purposes and objects of the Board of Management;
in a form as required by Council.
7.12 Upon dissolution of the Board of Management, the assets and liabilities of the
Board of Management become the assets and liabilities of the Town.
7.13 If the Board of Management is dissolved and the liabilities exceed the assets
assumed by the Town, the Council may recover the difference by imposing a
charge on all rateable property in the former business improvement area that is
in a prescribed business property class
8. Meeting of Members
8.1 The Board of Management shall call at least one (1) meeting of the Members in
each calendar year.
8.2 A meeting of the Members can be called at any time by:
(a) the Board of Management; or
(b) the Town’s appointed director appointed pursuant to 5.1 (a) of this by-law;
by providing notice to all the Members as required herein and by the Municipal
Act.
8.3 Notice for all Members’ meetings shall be provided to each Member by:
(a) sending it by prepaid mail to each Member not less than thirty (30) days
prior to the meeting to the address last provided by the Member to the
Board of Management or, where no address is provided, to the property
address of the owner(s) indicated on the last municipal assessment roll; or
(b) delivering it personally.
8.4 Notice of a meeting of the Members shall include an agenda. New business may
be received at the meeting after the agenda has been completed.
8.5 Meetings of the Members shall be open to the public.
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8.6 Quorum for any meeting of Members is 10% of all the Members or ten (10)
Members, whichever is less. No business shall be transacted at any meeting of
Members unless the requisite quorum is present.
8.7 Each Member has one vote at a Members meeting regardless of the number of
properties that the Member may own or lease in the business improvement area.
8.8 A Member that is a corporation may nominate in writing one individual to vote on
its behalf. Individuals may be nominated for voting purposes by two or more
corporations that are members of an improvement area, but such an individual
will have one vote at any Members meeting.
8.9 Business and resolutions at Members meetings shall be conducted through
motions. Motions arising at any meeting of Members shall be decided by a
majority vote of Members physically present at the meeting.
9. Indemnification and Insurance
9.1 Every director or officer of the Board of Management, and his or her heirs,
executors or administrators, may from time to time be indemnified and saved
harmless by the Board of Management from and against:
(a) any liability and all costs, charges and expenses that he or she sustains or
incurs in respect of any action, suit or proceeding that is proposed or
commenced against him or her for or in respect of anything done or
permitted by him or her in respect of the execution of the duties of his or
her office; and
(b) all other costs, charged and expenses that he or she sustains or incurs in
respect to the affairs of the Board of Management.
9.2 Notwithstanding the above, no director or officer of the Board of Management
shall be indemnified by the Board of Management in respect of any liability,
costs, charges or expenses that he or she sustains or incurs in or about any
action, suit or other proceeding as a result of which he or she is adjudged to be in
breach of any duty or responsibility imposed upon him or her under any act,
unless in an action brought against him or her in his or her capacity as director or
officer, he or she has achieved complete or substantial success as a defendant.
9.3 The Board of Management shall obtain and maintain, at all times, insurance
coverage in a form acceptable to the Town of the types and amounts appropriate
for a Board of Management of its size and business type which coverage shall
include the Town with respect to any loss, claims or demands made against the
Board of Management.
10. General
10.1 The part and section headings contained throughout this document are for
reference purposes only and do not form a part of this by-law. This by-law is to
be interpreted without reference to such headings.
10.2 If a court of competent jurisdiction declares any provision, or any part of a
provision, of this by-law to be invalid or to be of no force and effect, it is the
intention of the Town in enacting this by-law that such provision or part of a
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provision shall be severable, and such a decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining sections, subsections, clauses or phrases of this by-law.
10.3 The following Schedules attached to this by-law form and are part of this by-law;
(a) Schedule “A” – Aurora Business Improvement Area Map
10.4 This by-law may be referred to as the “Aurora Business Improvement Area By-
law”.
10.5 This by-law shall come into full force and effect on the date of final passage
hereof.
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 18th day of September, 2018.
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Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor
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Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
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Schedule A
Aurora Business Improvement Area Map
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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 September 18, 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 September 18,
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 18
th day of September, 2018.
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Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor
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Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
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