AGENDA - Council - 20180724
Council
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
7 p.m.
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Public Release
July 20, 2018
Town of Aurora
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 24, 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
(a) Alan Dean, representing Sport Aurora
Re: Sport Aurora School Athletes of the Year
(b) Ron Weese, representing Sport Aurora/Activate Aurora
Re: Activate Aurora Status Update
4. Delegations
(a) Jill Foster, Chief Executive Officer, Aurora Public Library
Re: Motion (a) Councillor Kim; Re: Increased Provincial Funding for
Public Libraries
(b) Javed Khan, representing Sport Aurora
Re: Item S1(R1) – OPS18-018 – 100 Vandorf Sideroad – Hallmark Lands
Community Park
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5. Consent Agenda
Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine or no longer require
further discussion, and are enacted in one motion. The exception to this rule is that
a Member may request for one or more items to be removed from the Consent
Agenda for separate discussion and action.
Recommended:
That the following Consent Agenda Items, C1 to C8 inclusive, be approved:
C1. Council Meeting Minutes of June 26, 2018
Recommended:
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
Recommended:
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
(confidential attachment)
Recommended:
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
Recommended:
1. That the Council Closed Session Public minutes of June 12, 2018, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
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C5. Council Closed Session Minutes of June 19, 2018
(confidential attachment)
Recommended:
1. That the Council Closed Session minutes of the June 19, 2018, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
C6. Council Closed Session Public Minutes of June 19, 2018
Recommended:
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
(confidential attachment)
Recommended:
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
Recommended:
1. That the Council Closed Session Public minutes of June 27, 2018, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
6. Standing Committee Reports
S1. General Committee Meeting Report of July 17, 2018
Recommended:
1. That the General Committee meeting report of July 17, 2018, be received
and the recommendations carried by the Committee approved.
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S2. Audit Committee Meeting Report of June 26, 2018
Recommended:
1. That the Audit Committee meeting report of June 26, 2018, be received
and the recommendations carried by the Committee approved.
7. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
8. Motions
(a) Councillor Kim
Re: Increased Provincial Funding for Public Libraries
(b) Councillor Gaertner
Re: National Housing Strategy
9. Regional Report
York Regional Council Highlights – June 28, 2018
Recommended:
That the Regional Report of June 28, 2018, be received for information.
10. New Business
11. Public Service Announcements
12. By-laws
Recommended:
That the following by-laws be enacted:
(a) By-law Number XXXX-18 Being a By-law to appoint Building Inspectors for
The Corporation of the Town of Aurora.
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(b) By-law Number XXXX-18 Being a By-law to to designate a site plan control
area.
(General Committee Report No. PDS18-089, Jul. 17/18)
(c) By-law Number XXXX-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.
(General Committee Report No. PDS18-025, Apr. 3/18)
(d) By-law Number XXXX-18 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6000-17,
as amended (1588 St. John’s Sideroad - 2352107 Ontario Inc.).
(General Committee Report No. PDS17-016, Jun. 6/17)
(e) By-law Number XXXX-18 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6000-17,
as amended (15086, 15094 and 15106 Yonge Street – Bara Group (Aurora)
Ltd.).
(General Committee Report No. PDS18-070, Jun. 19/18)
(f) By-law Number XXXX-18 Being a By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment
No. 18.
(General Committee Report No. PDS18-075, Jun. 19/18)
(g) By-law Number XXXX-18 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6000-17,
as amended (14029 Yonge Street – Dormer Hill Inc.).
(General Committee Report No. PDS18-075, Jun. 19/18)
(h) By-law Number XXXX-18 Being a By-law to define the delegation policies and
procedures during the Election Period.
(General Committee Report No. CS18-019, Jul. 17/18)
(i) By-law Number XXXX-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.
(General Committee Report No. CS18-012, Jun. 5/18)
(j) By-law Number XXXX-18 Being a By-law to regulate vacant buildings within
the Town of Aurora.
(General Committee Report No. CS17-006, Apr. 4/17)
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(k) By-law Number XXXX-18 Being a By-law to appoint employees of Private
Parking Control & Traffic Services as Municipal By-law Enforcement Officers.
(Council Report No. BBS11-007, Aug. 16/11)
(l) By-law Number XXXX-18 Being a By-law to appoint employees of Municipal
Law Enforcement Corp., as Municipal By-law Enforcement Officers.
(Council Report No. BBS11-007, Aug. 16/11)
(m) 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.
13. Closed Session
14. Confirming By-law
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 July 24, 2018.
15. Adjournment
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Town of Aurora
Council Meeting Minutes
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Attendance
Council Members Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Abel (departed 9:46 p.m.),
Gaertner, Humfryes, Kim, Mrakas, Pirri, Thom, and Thompson
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, Al
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 7:01 p.m.
Council consented to recess the meeting at 9:06 p.m. and reconvened at 9:18 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Thom
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved with the
following additions and changes:
• Presentation (a) Ron Weese, Chair, Activate Aurora; Re: Year 2 of Ontario
Trillium Foundation OTF Funded Program – Year- end Report (Presentation
withdrawn)
Council Meeting Agenda
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Item C1
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Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, June 26, 2018 Page 2 of 17
• Delegation (a) Greg Smith, Resident; Re: General Committee Item R1 –
PDS18-076 – Library Square
• Delegation (b) Garth Browne, Resident; Re: General Committee Item C1 –
PDS18-064 – Traffic Calming Measures at Pederson Drive and Golf Links
Drive
Carried
2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
3. Community Presentations
None
4. Delegations
(a) Greg Smith, Resident
Re: General Committee Item R1 – PDS18-076 – Library Square
Mr. Smith expressed concerns regarding the Library Square design, including
accessible parking, and emphasized the need for further information and
consultation regarding operational costs and impacts on the cultural centre.
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to General
Committee Item R1.
Carried
(b) Garth Browne, Resident
Re: General Committee Item C1 – PDS18-064 – Traffic Calming Measures
at Pedersen Drive and Golf Links Drive
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Item C1
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Mr. Browne, along with other residents, expressed concerns regarding
increased high-speed traffic flow on Pedersen Drive and requested Council to
consider the implementation of traffic calming measures to mitigate and
ensure safety of residents in the neighbourhood.
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to General
Committee Item C1.
Carried
5. Consent Agenda
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the following Consent Agenda items, C1 to C3 inclusive, be approved with
the exception of Item C3 which was voted on and discussed separately:
C1. Council Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2018
1. That the Council Meeting minutes of June 12, 2018, be adopted as
printed and circulated.
C2. Council Public Planning Meeting Minutes of May 23, 2018
1. That the Council Public Planning Meeting Minutes of May 23, 2018, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried
C3. Memorandum from Mayor Dawe
Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting
Highlights of May 25, 2018
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Item C1
Page 3 of 17
Council Meeting Minutes
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1. That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority Board Meeting Highlights of May 25, 2018, be received for
information.
Carried
6. Standing Committee Reports
S1. General Committee Meeting Report of June 19, 2018
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
1. That the General Committee meeting report of June 19, 2018, be
received and the following recommendations carried by the Committee
approved, with the exception of sub-items C1, A2, R1, R4, R6, R7 and
R8, which were discussed and voted on separately:
(C1) PDS18-064 – Traffic Calming Measures at Pedersen Drive and Golf
Links Drive
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
1. That Report No. PDS18-064 be received; and
2. That staff be directed to implement traffic calming measures on
Pedersen Drive and the speed bumps on Gold Links Drive be
replaced with new ones.
Carried
(C2) PDS18-065 – Award of Contract for Consulting Services –
Assessment of Bridges and Culverts
1. That Report No. PDS18-065 be received; and
2. That the total approved budget for Capital Project No. 42068 be
increased to $39,025 with additional funding of $14,025 provided
from the Storm Sewer Reserve fund.
Carried
Council Meeting Agenda
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Item C1
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Council Meeting Minutes
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(C3) PDS18-067 – Municipal Access Agreement – Town of Aurora and
Rogers Communications Canada Inc.
1. That Report No. PDS18-067 be received; and
2. That the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to renew the
Municipal Access Agreement between the Town of Aurora and
Rogers Communications Canada Inc. to permit the installation of
equipment within Town-owned right-of-ways.
Carried
(A1) Finance Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 25, 2018
1. That the Finance Advisory Committee meeting minutes of April 25,
2018, be received for information.
Carried
(A2) Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 9, 2018
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Thom
1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of May
9, 2018, be received for information.
Carried
(R1) PDS18-076 – Library Square
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
1. That Report No. PDS18-076 be received; and
2. That the current design for Library Square be approved; and
3. That the Option 1 schematic design for the expansion to the Church
Street School which includes the three (3) floors and theatre be
approved; and
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4. That the allocation of existing project funding for the tendering of the
parking lot, the laneway and the components of the square which
would provide connections to the square/library be approved, and
that Council commit to funding for the square and building, which
will come back in new year for final funding approval; and
5. That the above budget includes a 1% contribution to the Town’s
Public Art Reserve Fund in accordance with the Official Plan
requirements.
Amendment
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the main motion be amended by adding the following clause:
“That on the eastern side of the property, at minimum, three
accessible parking spaces be installed”
Carried
Main motion as amended
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
1. That Report No. PDS18-076 be received; and
2. That the current design for Library Square be approved; and
3. That the Option 1 schematic design for the expansion to the Church
Street School which includes the three (3) floors and theatre be
approved; and
4. That the allocation of existing project funding for the tendering of the
parking lot, the laneway and the components of the square which
would provide connections to the square/library be approved, and
that Council commit to funding for the square and building, which
will come back in new year for final funding approval; and
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5. That the above budget includes a 1% contribution to the Town’s
Public Art Reserve Fund in accordance with the Official Plan
requirements; and
6. That on the eastern side of the property, at minimum, three
accessible parking spaces be installed.
Carried as amended
(R2) CMS18-017 – Enhanced Recreation Facility Advertising and
Sponsorship Programs – Revised
1. That Report No. CMS18-017 be received; and
2. That staff be authorized to implement the enhanced Recreation
Facility Advertising and Recreation Facility Sponsorship programs,
excluding the following locations:
• Splash Pads,
• Picnic shelters and gazebos,
• The Band Shell,
• Playgrounds; and
3. That the Director of Community Services be given delegated
authority to execute all future recreation facility advertising and
facility sponsorship agreements.
Carried
(R3) CMS18-019 – Menorah Lighting Ceremony – Follow-up
1. That Report No. CMS18-019 be received; and
2. That the addition of a Menorah lighting ceremony to the calendar of
annual special events starting in 2018 be approved; and
3. That funding be approved for the Menorah lighting ceremony event
in the amount of $6,200 for 2018 from the Council Operating
Contingency account and the ongoing operating expenses will be
submitted as part of the 2019 base operating budget.
Carried
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(R4) FS18-018 – 2018 Interim Forecast Update – as at April 30, 2018
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
1. That Report No. FS18-018 be received for information.
Carried
(R5) OPS18-016 – Cleaning of Catch Basins, Storm Retention Tanks
and Oil Grit Separators
1. That Report No. OPS18-016 be received; and
2. That catch basin cleaning resume in 2018 and future years based
on a four year rotating cycle, adjusted as required to maintain the
functionality of the storm water conveyance system; and
3. That staff conduct a full condition assessment of all storm water
catch basins in the current inventory, develop a maintenance and
repair protocol, including a funding plan to be included in future
Roads, Water and Sewer Operating budgets.
Carried
(R6) PDS18-066 – Application for Site Plan Approval, Board of Trustees
of the Aurora United Church, 15186 Yonge Street, 12
and 16 Tyler Street, 55 and 57 Temperance Street,
File Number: SP-2018-02, Related File Numbers:
OPA-2016-05 and ZBA-2016-13
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
1. That Report No. PDS18-066 be received; and
2. That the Site Plan Application File SP-2018-02 (Board of Trustees
of the Aurora United Church) to permit the construction of a two-
storey Place of Worship and a seven-storey Retirement Residence
be approved; and
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3. That the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the Site
Plan Agreement, including any and all documents and ancillary
agreements, including the Section 37 Agreement, required to give
effect to same.
Carried
(R7) PDS18-070 – Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Site
Plan Approval, Bara Group (Aurora) Inc., 15086,
15094 and 15106 Yonge Street, Part of Lots 1 and 2,
Registered Plan 9 and Lots 51 and 52 Registered
Plan 246, File Numbers: ZBA-2017-04 and SP-2018-03
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Abel
1. That Report No. PDS18-070 be received; and
2. That the Application for Zoning By-law Amendment File Number
ZBA-2017-04 (Bara Group (Aurora) Inc.) to amend the 'Special
Mixed Density Residential (R7) Zone' and the 'Promenade
Downtown Shoulder - Central Commercial (PDS1) Zone' to
'Promenade Downtown Shoulder - Central Commercial (PDS1-XX)
Exception Zone' be approved; and
3. That the implementing Zoning By-law Amendment be presented at
a future Council meeting; and
4. That the Application for Site Plan Approval File Number SP-2018-03
(Bara Group (Aurora) Inc.) to permit the development of two 3.5-
storey stacked townhouse buildings, with a total of 59 units and
associated underground parking, be approved; and
5. That a total of 59 units of water and sewage capacity be allocated to
the Approval of the Site Plan Application; and
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.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Item C1
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Council Meeting Minutes
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On a recorded vote the motion
Carried
Yeas: 8 Nays: 1
Voting Yeas: Councillors Thompson, Humfryes, Kim,
Thom, Pirri, Abel, Mrakas, and Mayor
Dawe
Voting Nays: Councillor Gaertner
Absent: None
(R8) PDS18-071 – Draft Plan of Condominium Application, Stirling Cook
Holdings Inc., 74 Old Bloomington Road, Unit 22,
York Region Vacant Land Condominium Plan
(YRVLCP) No. 1159, File: CDM-2018-01, Related Files:
ZBA-2013-04 and SP-2014-06
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
1. That Report No. PDS18-071 be received; and
2. That the Application for Draft Plan of Condominium (Standard
Condominium) File No. CDM-2018-01 (Stirling Cook Holdings Inc.)
for a residential condominium consisting of six residential
townhouse units, subject to conditions set out in Appendix "A" to
this report be approved; and
3. That the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute any
agreement(s) referenced in the Conditions of Approval, including
any and all documents and ancillary agreements required to give
effect to same.
On a recorded vote the motion
Carried
Yeas: 8 Nays: 1
Voting Yeas: Councillors Thompson, Humfryes, Kim,
Thom, Pirri, Abel, Mrakas, and Mayor
Dawe
Voting Nays: Councillor Gaertner
Absent: None
Council Meeting Agenda
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(R9) PDS18-072 – Acceptance of Municipal Services, Knights Creek
Home Corp., Registered Plan 65M-4410
1. That Report No. PDS18-072 be received; and
2. That the ownership, operation and maintenance of the works within
the roads, right-of-ways and other lands dedicated to the Town as
contained within Registered Plan 65M-4410, being Knights Creek
Home Corp. Residential Subdivision be assumed; and
3. That the necessary By-law be brought forward for enactment to
assume for public use the highways within Registered Plan 65M-
4410 and to establish as public highway any applicable reserves.
Carried
(R10) PDS18-075 – Applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning
By-law Amendment, Dormer Hill Inc., 14029 Yonge
Street, Part of Lot 72 Concession 1, File Numbers:
OPA-2017-02, ZBA-2017-01, Related Files: CDM-2017-
01, SP-2018-01, and SUB-2017-01
1. That Report No. PDS18-075 be received; and
2. That the Application to Amend the Official Plan File Number OPA-
2017-06 (Dormer Hill Inc.), to amend the "Cluster Residential"
designation to reduce the minimum setback from the centreline of
Yonge Street to 40.0 m to the rear lot lines, reduce the minimum
separation from an "Estate Residential" designation to 20 m, and
remove the requirement for a Block Plan, be approved; and
3. That the Application to Amend the Zoning By-law File Number ZBA-
2017-01(Dormer Hill Inc.), to rezone the "Oak Ridges Moraine Rural
(RU-ORM) Zone" to "Detached Fourth Density Residential R4(X)
Exception Zone" and "Oak Ridges Moraine Environmental
Protection EP-ORM Zone" to permit the development of 27 single-
detached dwelling units be approved; and
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Council Meeting Minutes
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4. That the implementing by-laws be presented at a future Council
meeting.
Carried
(R11) CS18-016 – Aurora Farmer’s Market and Artisans Fair By-law
1. That Report No. CS18-016 be received; and
2. That the Aurora Farmer’s Market and Artisans Fair By-law be
amended to provide increased flexibility for the operation of the
Market; and
3. That the amending By-law be brought forward to a future Council
meeting for enactment.
Carried
7. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
None
8. Motions
(a) Councillor Gaertner
Re: ASHRAE Energy Audit
The motion was withdrawn.
(b) Councillor Gaertner
Re: Anti -Idling Policy
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
Whereas Aurora has endorsed the Blue Dot Movement that includes the right
to clean air; and
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Whereas it is possible for a municipality have an Anti-idling by-law or Anti-
idling policy; and
Whereas putting a policy in place for Aurora, as a first step, would send an
important message that idling is not acceptable, and increase the awareness
of the negative environmental effects;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to develop an
Anti-idling policy that reviews best practices and includes an enforcement
mechanism; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That the report includes a proposed public
education campaign.
Carried
9. Regional Report
None
10. New Business
Councillor Kim inquired about the possibility of installing a racquet holder at the
Thomas Coates Park tennis courts to determine order of play for patrons, and staff
agreed to follow up.
Councillor Kim inquired about the process to address bylaw and noise concerns
during after hours, and staff provided a response.
Councillor Humfryes inquired about the status of the Community Improvement
Plan grant for 15032 Yonge Street, and staff provided a response.
Councillor Thompson inquired about the status any ongoing legal proceedings,
and staff noted that a closed session information report is forthcoming.
Councillor Gaertner requested that the ASHRAE energy audit report be circulated
to all Members of Council.
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Councillor Gaertner inquired about the changes in terminology of the comments
received on behalf of the Region of York on minor variance applications for
Committee of Adjustment, and staff provided a response.
Councillor Gaertner inquired about the process for repurposing baseball diamonds
and soccer fields around Town to meet user group requirements, and staff
provided a response.
Council Gaertner referred to resident’s concern regarding ongoing excessive noise
from construction sites and requested that the matter be investigated.
Councillor Gaertner inquired about the provisions on access to public and Town
properties from private homes and emphasized the need for a policy, and staff
provided a response noting that a report is forthcoming.
Councillor Mrakas expressed concern regarding excessive water at the Machell
Park baseball diamond, and staff agreed to investigate.
Councillor Mrakas inquired about the height of basketball net at Thomas Coates
Park and the possibility of modifying the net height, and staff agreed to follow up.
Councillor Thompson inquired about the status of the motion put forth by
Councillor Mrakas regarding the formation of a Local Appeals Body, and Mayor
Dawe provided a response.
Councillor Gaertner inquired about the status of the report on pool water
discharge, and staff noted that a report is forthcoming.
11. Public Service Announcements
Councillor Mrakas extended his regards to all the citizen members of various
Advisory Committees for their efforts, time, and contribution throughout the term.
Councillor Humfryes extended a reminder regarding the Aurora Farmers’ Market
and Artisans Fair, which is held each Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Town Park.
Councillor Thom extended his wishes for Happy Canada Day to all Aurorans.
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Councillor Kim extended his regards to Jill Foster, who will be retiring, for her
efforts and contribution during her position as the CEO of the Aurora Public
Library.
Councillor Pirri extended a reminder that the Dance in the Park event will be held
in Town Park on Saturday, June 30, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Councillor Pirri noted that the annual Canada Day Parade and various activities
will be held at Lambert Wilson Park on Sunday, July 1, 2018, with the parade
starting at 10 a.m.
Mayor Dawe extended a reminder that registrations for summer programs and
camps is now open, and further information is available at aurora.ca/recguide.
Mayor Dawe noted that June is Recreation and Parks Month, and more
information is available at aurora.ca/recreationparksmonth.
Mayor Dawe extended a reminder that Town Hall will be closed on Monday, July 2,
2018 for the Canada Day Holiday, and regular business hours will resume on
Tuesday, July 3, 2018.
Mayor Dawe announced that the recruitment for the 2018/2019 Youth
Engagement Committee is now open for teens aged 12 to 17 years, and further
information is available at aurora.ca/youth.
12. By-laws
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
That the following by-laws be enacted:
(a) By-law Number 6090-18 Being a By-law to appoint employees of Peregrine
Protection Inc., as Municipal By-law Enforcement Officers.
(b) By-law Number 6091-18 Being a By-law to appoint employees of Ontario
Parking Authority Ltd., as Municipal By-law Enforcement Officers.
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(c) By-law Number 6092-18 Being a By-law to provide for establishing,
maintaining, operating and regulating the Aurora Farmers Market and Artisans
Fair.
(d) By-law Number 6093-18 Being a By-law to assume highways on Plan 65M-
4410 for public use (Knights Creek Home Corp).
(e) By-law Number 6094-18 Being a By-law to establish land on Plam 65M-4433
as highways (Brookfield Homes (Ontario) Aurora Ltd).
(f) By-law Number 6095-18 Being a By-law to change the name of State Farm
Way, a highway Plan 65M-3819, to Desjardin Way.
(g) By-law Number 6096-18 Being a By-law respecting construction, demolition,
change of use, and other building permits.
(h) By-law Number 6097-18 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6048-18,
to impose interim controls on the use of land, buildings, or structures within
certain areas of the Town of Aurora.
(i) By-law Number 6098-18 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 4953-
07.R, to designate a property to be of cultural heritage value or interest (The
Allen Brown House).
(j) By-law Number 6099-18 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 4847-
06.R, as amended, to designate a property to be of cultural heritage value or
interest (The Enos Lundy House).
Carried
13. Closed Session
None
14. Confirming By-law
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Thom
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That the following confirming by-law be enacted:
By-law Number 6100-18 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting
from a Council Meeting on June 26, 2018.
Carried
15. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the meeting be adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
Carried
_________________________________ _________________________________
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Item C1
Page 17 of 17
Town of Aurora
Council Public Planning
Meeting Minutes
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Attendance
Council Members Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Abel (arrived 7:37 p.m.,
departed 10:52 p.m.), Gaertner (departed 10:59 p.m.), Humfryes
(arrived 7:19 p.m.), Kim, Mrakas, Pirri, Thom, and Thompson
Members Absent None
Other Attendees Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and Development Services,
Lawrence Kuk, Manager of Development Planning, Michael de
Rond, Town Clerk, and Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
Council consented to recess the meeting at 8:53 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at
9:09 p.m.
On a motion by Councillor Pirri seconded by Councillor Thom, Council consented to
extend the hour past 10:30 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
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Wednesday, June 27, 2018 Page 2 of 7
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. Planning Applications
Mayor Dawe outlined the procedures that would be followed in the conduct of the
public meeting. The Town Clerk confirmed that the appropriate notice had been
given in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Planning Act.
1. PDS18-084 – Stable Neighbourhood Study
Planning Staff
Mr. Lawrence Kuk, Manager of Development Planning, presented background
and an overview of the application and staff report respecting the Stable
Neighbourhood Study areas and proposed options associated with amending
the Zoning By-law.
Public Comments
Aurora residents, including Joanne Banfill, David Butler, Leah Clark, Eric
Crockford, Roxana Farrell, Ali Farzana, Rachel Gilliland, Janet Gilliver, Robin
Gray, Allison Halls, Michael King, Terry Miller, Richard Perry, Dave Pressley,
Lenore Pressley, Peter Rankel, Pat Reynolds, Judy Saabas, Cheryl Sadowski,
Sandra Sangster, Spencer Shand, George Skoulikos, Geoffrey Smith, and
Peter Smith, provided the following comments:
• Opposition to, and support of, proposed amendments to Zoning By-law
• Concerns regarding:
• Proposed 40% maximum lot coverage for single-storey dwelling
• Proposed reduction of maximum building height from 10 metres to 9 metres
• Impacts of incompatible, out of character, larger homes including reduced
air flow, blocked sunlight, reduced privacy, diminished views, and light
pollution
• Impact on quality of life
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• Options proposed will not alleviate impact of larger, incompatible homes
• Affordability within stable neighbourhoods
• Methodology for measuring building height
• Use of sliding scale for calculating maximum lot coverage
• Lot coverage not previously discussed but included in options
• Definition does not reflect current Zoning By-law (range not maximum)
• Limitations of reduced maximum driveway width of 3.5 metres
• Potential devaluation of properties and loss of options for future growth
• Burden on existing properties respecting additions or expanded footprint
• Disconnect between Official Plan vision/policies and redevelopment
being allowed
• Issues related to construction of larger homes including noise, tree and
lawn damage, drainage, lack of consideration for adjacent neighbours,
and hours of construction
• Building height and ground levels in relation to increased extreme
weather and flooding
• Lack of drainage plan
• Architectural and unnecessary limitations
• Artistic elements not considered in proposal, no growth of vision
• Impact of potential development of non-stable neighbourhood properties
adjacent to stable neighbourhood properties
• Inadequate advance release of public documents
• Report inaccuracies and previous public comments not included
• Flat roof building height measurement and potential for multi-unit rental
use and drain on resources
• Questions regarding:
• Incorporation of accessory buildings in maximum lot coverage
• Relevance of accessory structure option to stable neighbourhood area
• Inclusion of Tyler Street and Temperance Street in stable neighbourhood
study area
• Application of Site Plan Control to lot coverage, building height, etc.
• Vague language regarding control of building materials, colour and
architectural detail
• Review and amendment of Zoning By-law following adoption of Official
Plan in 2010
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Wednesday, June 27, 2018 Page 4 of 7
• Release of official percentage of pro and con public feedback
• Official physical measurement of house dimensions at 57 Fairway Drive
to confirm 35% lot coverage
• Number of plans for new builds approved to date for 2018
• Suggestions to:
• Consider each of the three stable neighbourhoods (Aurora Heights,
Regency Acres, and Town Park) separately; implement standards to
reflect and preserve the individual characteristics of each area
• Change maximum building height to 8.5 metres
• Change maximum lot coverage to 20-25% for 1 or 2 storeys
• Eliminate use of sliding scale for maximum lot coverage
• Include accessory buildings in lot coverage maximum
• Builder should pay for consultant on architectural details
• Reduce height of new builds to: 7 metres for 1 storey; 8 metres for 1.5
storeys; and 9 metres for 2 storeys; measured from peak of roof
(Regency Acres area)
• Restrict lot coverage to 25% for bungalows and 20% for all other forms
(Regency Acres area)
• Remove Tyler Street from stable neighbourhood study area
• Remove Temperance Street from stable neighbourhood study area
• Use benchmark approach to calculate average lot coverage and average
building height for each type of housing in each area
• Standardize and implement restrictions Town-wide, include properties
adjacent to stable neighbourhood areas, or do not implement at all
• Include construction mitigation measures in by-law
• Reject proposal or limit changes to lot coverage, no changes to height
calculation method or 10-metre maximum, and no changes to driveway
width unless enlarged
• Consider grandfathering certain properties to an exemption status to
mitigate any adverse impacts of the proposed narrow margins
• Implement site plan control process and introduce urban design
guidelines to facilitate compatible construction
• Notify all ratepayer associations representing stable neighbourhoods on
any new development and planning in their respective areas
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• Invite a representative or delegate of each stable neighborhood ratepayer
association to any variance request public meetings
Planning Staff
Mr. Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and Development Services,
provided background and an overview of the planning process to date, noting
that options have been provided to Council based on planning advice and
input from previous meetings and discussions with residents and ratepayer
associations. He further noted that emailed feedback received from residents
would also be addressed in subsequent reports. Mr. Ramunno addressed
some of the concerns and questions regarding the proposed changes to the
Zoning By-law, including building height, lot coverage, accessory structures,
driveway width, and distinct area by-laws. He provided further clarification
regarding the use of site plan control and architectural design guidelines, and
an overview of the Town’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law update process.
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
1. That Report No. PDS18-084 be received; and
2. That comments presented at the Public Planning meeting be addressed by
Planning and Development Services in a comprehensive report with a
proposed draft Zoning By-law Amendment at a future General Committee
meeting.
Amendment
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the main motion be amended by adding the following clause:
That staff be directed to report back regarding amendments to the Site
Plan Control By-law.
Carried
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Item C2
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Council Public Planning Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, June 27, 2018 Page 6 of 7
Main motion as amended
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
Council consented to vote on the first and third clauses separately from the second
clause.
1. That Report No. PDS18-084 be received; and
2. That comments presented at the Public Planning meeting be addressed by
Planning and Development Services in a comprehensive report with a
proposed draft Zoning By-law Amendment at a future General Committee
meeting; and
3. That staff be directed to report back regarding amendments to the
Site Plan Control By-law.
The first and third clauses of the main motion as amended
Carried
The second clause of the main motion as amended was
Defeated
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
1. That comments presented at the Public Planning meeting be addressed by
Planning and Development Services in a comprehensive report with a
proposed draft Zoning By-law Amendment at a future Public Planning
meeting.
Carried
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Item C2
Page 6 of 7
Council Public Planning Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, June 27, 2018 Page 7 of 7
4. Confirming By-law
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
That the following confirming by-law be enacted:
6102-18 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from a
Council Public Planning Meeting on June 27, 2018.
Carried
5. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the meeting be adjourned at 11:01 p.m.
Carried
_________________________________ _________________________________
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Item C2
Page 7 of 7
Town of Aurora
Council Closed Session
Public Minutes
Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Attendance
Council Members Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Kim
(arrived 6:31 p.m.), Mrakas, Pirri, Thom, and Thompson
(arrived 6:06 p.m.)
Members Absent Councillor Humfryes
Other Attendees Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, Marco
Ramunno, Director of Planning and Development Services,
Robin McDougall, Director of Community Services (departed
6:25 p.m.), John Firman, Manager of Business Support
(departed 6:25 p.m.), Patricia De Sario, Town Solicitor, 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 6:54 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the confidential Council Closed Session meeting agenda as circulated by
Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Item C4
Page 1 of 4
Council Closed Session Public Minutes
Tuesday, June 12, 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 Abel
That Council resolve into Closed Session to consider the following matters:
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
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. PDS18-077 – Offer to Purchase – Engelhard Drive
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. PDS18-078 – Offer to Purchase – Metrolinx
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
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Item C4
Page 2 of 4
Council Closed Session Public Minutes
Tuesday, June 12, 2018 Page 3 of 4
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
1. That Closed Session Report No. CMS18-022 be received for information.
On a recorded vote the motion
Carried
Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Voting Yeas: Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Mrakas,
Pirri, Thom, Thompson, and Mayor
Dawe
Voting Nays: None
Absent: Councillors Humfryes and Kim
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. PDS18-077 – Offer to Purchase –
Engelhard Drive
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Thom
1. That Closed Session Report No. PDS18-077 be received; and
2. That the confidential direction to staff be confirmed.
On a recorded vote the motion
Carried
Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Voting Yeas: Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Mrakas,
Pirri, Thom, Thompson, and Mayor
Dawe
Voting Nays: None
Absent: Councillors Humfryes and Kim
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. PDS18-078 – Offer to Purchase –
Metrolinx
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Item C4
Page 3 of 4
Council Closed Session Public Minutes
Tuesday, June 12, 2018 Page 4 of 4
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
1. That Closed Session Report No. PDS18-078 be received; and
2. That the confidential direction to staff be confirmed.
On a recorded vote the motion
Carried
Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Voting Yeas: Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Mrakas,
Pirri, Thom, Thompson, and Mayor
Dawe
Voting Nays: None
Absent: Councillors Humfryes and Kim
4. By-laws
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Thom
That the following confirming by-law be enacted:
6085-18 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from a
Council Closed Session on June 12, 2018.
Carried
5. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
That the meeting be adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
Carried
_________________________________ _________________________________
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Item C4
Page 4 of 4
Town of Aurora
Council Closed Session
Public Minutes
Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Attendance
Council Members Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Abel, Gaertner,
Humfryes (arrived 5:58 p.m., departed 6:20 p.m.), Kim,
Mrakas, Pirri (arrived 6:40 p.m.), Thom, and Thompson
Members Absent None
Other Attendees Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, Techa van
Leeuwen, Director of Corporate Services (departed 6:22 p.m.),
Dan Elliott, Director of Financial Services (departed 6:22 p.m.),
Vesna Barbe, Manager of Human Resources (departed 6:22
p.m.), Dave Nanderam, Consultant (departed 6:22 p.m.) and
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk (departed 6:22 p.m.)
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 6:40 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the confidential Council Closed Session meeting agenda as circulated by
Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Item C6
Page 1 of 3
Council Closed Session Public Minutes
Tuesday, June 19, 2018 Page 2 of 3
2. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
3. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Thom
That Council resolve into Closed Session to consider the following matter:
1. 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
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. 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
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
1. That the matter be deferred to a future closed session meeting
Carried
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Item C6
Page 2 of 3
Council Closed Session Public Minutes
Tuesday, June 19, 2018 Page 3 of 3
4. By-laws
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the following confirming by-law be enacted:
6089-18 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from a
Council Closed Session on June 19, 2018.
Carried
5. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Abel
That the meeting be adjourned at 6:41 p.m.
Carried
_________________________________ _________________________________
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Item C6
Page 3 of 3
Town of Aurora
Special Meeting of Council Closed Session
Public Minutes
Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Attendance
Council Members Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Kim,
Mrakas, Thom, and Thompson
Members Absent Councillors Humfryes and Pirri
Other Attendees Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, Slawomir
Szlapczynski, Associate Solicitor, Anthony Ierullo, Manager of
Long Range and Strategic Planning, John Buhlman, External
Legal Counsel and Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
The Chair called the meeting to order at 6:18 p.m.
Council consented to resolve into a Closed Session at 6:20 p.m.
Council reconvened into open session at 6:45 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
That the confidential Council Closed Session meeting agenda as circulated by
Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
2. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Item C8
Page 1 of 3
Special Meeting of Council Closed Session Public Minutes
Wednesday, June 27, 2018 Page 2 of 3
3. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That Council resolve into Closed Session to consider the following matter:
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); a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Town or
local board (section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001); Re: Closed Session
Report No. CS18-021 – 9 Scanlon Court
Carried
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the Council Closed Session be reconvened into open session to rise and
report from Closed Session.
Carried
1. Litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative
tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board (section 239(2)(e) of
the Municipal Act, 2001); a proposed or pending acquisition or
disposition of land by the Town or local board (section 239(2)(c) of the
Municipal Act, 2001); Re: Closed Session Report No. CS18-021 – 9
Scanlon Court
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Thom
1. That Closed Session Report No. CS18-021 be received; and
2. That the confidential direction to staff be confirmed.
On a recorded vote the motion
Carried
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Item C8
Page 2 of 3
Special Meeting of Council Closed Session Public Minutes
Wednesday, June 27, 2018 Page 3 of 3
Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Voting Yeas: Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Kim,
Mrakas, Thom, Thompson, and Mayor
Dawe
Voting Nays: None
Absent: Councillors Humfryes and Pirri
4. By-laws
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the following confirming by-law be enacted:
6101-18 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from a
Special Meeting of Council Closed Session on June 27, 2018.
Carried
5. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Abel
That the meeting be adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
Carried
_________________________________ _________________________________
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Item C8
Page 3 of 3
Town of Aurora
General Committee Meeting Report
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Attendance
Council Members Councillor Abel in the Chair; Councillors Gaertner, Humfryes
(arrived 7:22 p.m.), Mrakas, Pirri, Thom, Thompson, and Mayor
Dawe
Members Absent Councillor Kim
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 Linda
Bottos, Council/Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
General Committee consented to recess the meeting at 9:01 p.m. and reconvened the
meeting at 9:13 p.m.
General Committee consented to extend the hour past 10:30 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
General Committee approved the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, on
a two-thirds vote, with the following additions:
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Item S1
Page 1 of 16
General Committee Meeting Report
Tuesday, July 17, 2018 Page 2 of 16
• Delegation (a) Dr. Brian Moore, Canadian Disc Institute and Moore Chiropractic
Group; Re: Item R2 – CS18-020 – Proposed Amendments to the Sign By-law
• Delegation (b) Sandra Sangster, representing Regency Acres Ratepayers
Association, Aurora Heights Ratepayers Association, and Town Park Area
Residents Ratepayers Association; Re: Item R11 – PDS18-089 – Update to
Site Plan Control By-law
• Item A5 – Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes of June
15, 2018
• Item A6 – Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes of June 21, 2018
• Item R1 – Replacement Page 1 for Report No. OPS18-018 – 100 Vandorf
Sideroad – Hallmark Lands Community Park
• Item R11 – PDS18-089 – Update to Site Plan Control By-law
• Notice of Motion (b) Councillor Gaertner; Re: National Housing Strategy
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) Nichole Campsall, Youth and Community Development Coordinator, and
Julie Stephenson, Youth Programmer, Community Services
Re: John West Memorial “Leaders of Tomorrow” Scholarship Award
Ms. Campsall and Ms. Stephenson presented a brief overview of the
achievements of Josie Kearney and Robert Lee, both graduates of Dr. G. W.
Williams Secondary School, who were each then presented with the John
West Memorial “Leaders of Tomorrow” Scholarship Award by Mayor Dawe
and Robin McDougall, Director of Community Services.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Item S1
Page 2 of 16
General Committee Meeting Report
Tuesday, July 17, 2018 Page 3 of 16
4. Delegations
(a) Dr. Brian Moore, Canadian Disc Institute and Moore Chiropractic Group
Re: Item R2 – CS18-020 – Proposed Amendments to the Sign By-law
Dr. Moore spoke to the proposed amendments and suggested that
consideration be given to implementing different applications in the individual
areas of Town. He presented examples of raised portable signs and curb
signs, and suggested minor amendments to the proposal respecting maximum
height and sign area, removal of signage during certain hours, inclusion of
curb signs, and consideration of A-signs.
General Committee received and referred the comments of the delegation to
Item R2.
(b) Sandra Sangster, Anna Kroeplin, and Allison Halls, representing
Regency Acres Ratepayers Association, Town Park Area Residents
Ratepayers Association, and Aurora Heights Ratepayers Association
Re: Item R11 – PDS18-089 – Update to Site Plan Control By-law
General Committee consented to permit additional time as required for the delegation.
Ms. Sangster, Ms. Kroeplin, and Ms. Halls expressed concerns, on behalf of
their respective ratepayers associations, regarding the Town’s protection of
stable neighbourhoods and the proposed removal of Aurora Heights from the
study area, and stated that there is a disconnect between the development
allowed and the vision and policies for stable neighbourhoods in the Official
Plan. It was suggested that the Town consider the City of Oakville as a model
respecting redevelopment in stable neighbourhood communities. It was
requested that Council direct staff to revise the Zoning By-law to ensure
compliance with the Town’s Official Plan respecting stable neighbourhoods,
and that any resident feedback given via email be published including names
and addresses.
General Committee received and referred the comments of the delegation to
Item R11.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Item S1
Page 3 of 16
General Committee Meeting Report
Tuesday, July 17, 2018 Page 4 of 16
5. Consent Agenda
General Committee recommends:
That the following Consent Agenda Items, C1 to C3 inclusive, be approved:
C1. CS18-018 – 2018 Municipal Election Update
1. That Report No. CS18-018 be received for information.
C2. FS18-008 – 2017 Year-End Budget Report – as at December 31, 2017
1. That Report No. FS18-008 be received for information.
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
6. Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
General Committee recommends:
That the Advisory Committee meeting minutes, Items A1 to A6 inclusive, be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committees be approved, with
the exception of sub-item A6(2) which was discussed and voted on separately as
recorded below:
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
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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
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
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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
(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
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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
A6. Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes of June 21, 2018
General Committee recommends:
2. Memorandum from Director, Community Services
Re: Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex – Gymnasium Feasibility
(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.
Carried
7. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
General Committee consented to consider items in the following order: R11, R1,
R2, R3, R8, R10, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R9.
R1. OPS18-018 – 100 Vandorf Sideroad – Hallmark Lands Community Park
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. OPS18-018 be received; and
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2. That a multi-purpose rectangular artificial turf field and a senior softball
diamond be approved; and
3. That the total approved budget for Capital Project No. 73287 be
increased to $4,250,000, representing an increase of $1,250,000 to be
funded by $1,050,000 from the Park DC reserve and $200,000 from
Capital Project No. 73198 – Field Renovation Norm Weller Park; and
4. That the sports field lighting component be removed from the scope of
work for Capital Project No. 73198 – Field Renovation Norm Weller Park
and its total approved budget be decreased by $200,000 to $150,000.
Defeated
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. OPS18-018 be received for information.
Carried
R2. CS18-020 – Proposed Amendments to the Sign By-law
General Committee recommends:
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
General Committee recommends:
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
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Tuesday, July 24, 2018
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R4. PDS18-074 – Aurora Economic Development Board – Working Group
Update
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PDS18-074 be received; and
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
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R5. CS18-019 – Lame Duck Council and Restricted Acts
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. CS18-019 be received; and
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
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. FS18-020 be received for information.
Carried
R7. PDS18-080 – Pedestrian Crossover Review – Various Locations
General Committee recommends:
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
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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
General Committee recommends:
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
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
General Committee recommends:
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
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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
General Committee recommends:
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
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
General Committee recommends:
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
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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 as amended
8. Notices of Motion
(a) Councillor Kim
Re: Increased Provincial Funding for Public Libraries
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
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
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General Committee Meeting Report
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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.
(b) Councillor Gaertner
Re: National Housing Strategy
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.
9. New Business
Councillor Pirri inquired about the current number of candidates registered in the
Town’s municipal election, and staff provided a response.
Councillor Humfryes expressed appreciation for the strategic plan document and
efforts provided by the Aurora Cultural Centre.
Councillor Humfryes expressed concern regarding a house at Kennedy and Yonge
Streets and inquired about the status of the Community Improvement Plan grant
approved by Council. Staff agreed to contact the owner and follow up on the
matter.
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Mayor Dawe noted that Brookland Avenue has now been paved and suggested
that the street be swept, and staff agreed to follow up on the matter.
Mayor Dawe inquired about an unofficial trail on the east side of the creek south of
Brookland Avenue and discussions regarding its potential to be included in the
Town’s official trail network. Staff agreed to investigate the matter.
Councillor Gaertner inquired about an upcoming staff report on the Sewer Use By-
law respecting hot tub and pool drainage, and staff agreed to follow up and advise.
Councillor Gaertner observed that a traffic counter is in place on Royal Road and
suggested that summer is not the best time to gauge traffic, and staff agreed to
investigate the matter.
Councillor Gaertner noted that Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
(LSRCA) will be removing two barriers (culverts) to increase the habitat and
spawning of several species of fish on the East Holland River, in the Stone Road
and Deerglen Terrace area, and suggested that the area residents be advised of
the work to be done in September 2018. Staff agreed to follow up with LSRCA
toward communicating with the residents.
Councillor Mrakas shared the concerns of Dunning Avenue residents regarding
Central York Fire Services’ use of Dunning Avenue as an exit to Yonge Street from
the Edward Street fire hall, and staff agreed to investigate the matter.
Councillor Mrakas inquired about the use of Robert’s Rules of Order for matters on
which the Procedure By-law is silent, and staff provided a response.
Councillor Abel inquired about the procurement process and results of the Request
for Proposal for the Armoury design, and staff provided a response.
Councillor Abel inquired about the Niagara College program development plan,
and staff provided a response.
10. Closed Session
None
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11. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:47 p.m.
_________________________________ _________________________________
John Abel, Councillor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
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Town of Aurora
Audit Committee
Meeting Report
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Attendance
Council Members Mayor Dawe in the Chair; Councillors Abel, Gaertner, Humfryes
(arrived 6:19 p.m.), Kim (arrived 6:25 p.m.), Mrakas, Pirri, Thom,
and Thompson
Members Absent None
Other Attendees Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, Dan Elliott, Director
of Financial Services, Michael de Rond, Town Clerk, and Ishita
Soneji, Council/Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 6:17 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
3. Delegations
None.
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Audit Committee Meeting Report
Tuesday, June 26, 2018 Page 2 of 2
4. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion
1. FS18-019 – 2017 Audited Financial Statements with Audit Report
Mr. Dan Elliott introduced auditors, Ms. Giselle Bodkin and Ms. Andrea
Nauss from BDO Canada LLP, and provided a brief overview of the report.
Ms. Bodkin and Ms. Nauss presented an overview of the final audited
financial statements and audit report for the Town, including best practice
recommendations and summary of the audit process.
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
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
3. That the 2018 year-end audit plan as proposed by BDO Canada LLP be
endorsed.
Carried
5. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Thom
That the meeting be adjourned at 6:39 p.m.
Carried
_________________________________ _________________________________
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
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Motion for Which Notice
Has Been Given (July 17, 2018) Councillor Harold Kim
Date: July 24, 2018
To: Mayor and Members of Council
From: Councillor Kim
Re: Increased Provincial Funding for Public Libraries
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
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
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Motion (a)
Page 1 of 2
Motion for Which Notice Has Been Given
Re: Increased Provincial Funding for Public Libraries
July 24, 2018 Page 2 of 2
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.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Motion (a)
Page 2 of 2
Motion for Which Notice
Has Been Given (July 17, 2018) Councillor Wendy Gaertner
Date: July 24, 2018
To: Mayor and Members of Council
From: Councillor Gaertner
Re: National Housing Strategy
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.
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Motion (b)
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Memorandum
Date: July 24, 2018
To: Members of Council
From: Mayor Geoffrey Dawe
Re: York Regional Council Highlights of June 28, 2018
Recommendation
That Council:
Receive the correspondence for information
Endorse the recommendations
Provide direction
100 John West Way
Box 1000
Aurora, Ontario
L4G 6J1
Phone: 905-727-3123 ext. 4746
Email: mayor@aurora.ca
www.aurora.ca
Town of Aurora
Office of the Mayor
Council Meeting Agenda
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Regional Report
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Media Release
York Regional Council Highlights - Thursday, June 28, 2018
Uniting and strengthening communities through the Inclusion
Charter for York Region
York Regional Council has endorsed the Inclusion Charter for York Region, a community
initiative bringing together organizations with a common commitment to creating inclusive
environments for all who live, work and play here.
The Inclusion Charter for York Region was developed in collaboration with the Municipal
Diversity and Inclusion Group (MDIG) and the Community Partnership Council (CPC).
Consultations with over 1,800 residents and organizations were also conducted throughout its
development.
To date, 11 MDIG partners have endorsed their own version of the Inclusion Charter. Partners
include municipalities, police services, hospitals, school boards, conservation authorities and
agencies. Through endorsement, participating organizations commit to taking action to achieve
its vision in their organization and in the community.
This work has also gained international support. The United Nations Institute for Training and
Research (UNITAR CIFAL Atlanta) recognizes the Inclusion Charter as a leading practice model
for communities around the world to use to become more inclusive.
For more information on the Inclusion Charter for York Region, visit york.ca/inclusiveyr
Helping newcomers feel welcome and at home in York Region
Creating welcoming communities for all newcomers and residents continues to be a priority for
York Regional Council. Regional Council received an update on the actions included in the 2017
to 2021 York Region Newcomer Strategy. York Region’s Local Immigration Partnership and its
Community Partnership Council (CPC) are working together to create welcoming communities
for all newcomers.
Highlights include:
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• Bringing together approximately 500 newcomers, employers, professional associations
and government representatives at the 2017 Gateway Conference for Internationally
Educated Professionals
• Developing a business case that identifies the most effective way to assist newcomers
find employment opportunities
• Developing a new web strategy that modernizes and makes yorkwelcome.ca more
accessible and informative to newcomers, service providers and employers
Immigrants represent 47 per cent of York Region’s population and much of the Region’s growth
since 2006 can be attributed to immigrants moving into the Region. The growing immigrant
population will continue to change the demographic and cultural diversity of York Region in
years to come. Municipal policies and services will need to continue to respond and adjust to
the changing demographics and support population growth, economic development and social
integration of newcomers.
Local municipalities have an important role in creating welcoming communities and in helping
newcomers integrate economically and socially. Actions are underway in local municipalities
that celebrate multiculturalism, promote diversity in the workplace and reduce barriers to
employment.
For more information on the strategy, visit yorkwelcome.ca
Regional Councillor Naomi Davison acclaimed to AMO Board of
Directors
Town of Georgina Regional Councillor Naomi Davison has been acclaimed to the Board of
Directors of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Regional and Single Tier
Caucus. As a member of the Board, Councillor Davison will help set policy and serve as a key
municipal leader at AMO.
AMO is a non-profit organization representing almost all of Ontario’s 444 municipal
governments. They support strong and effective municipal government in Ontario and promote
the value of municipal government as a vital and essential component of Ontario and Canada's
political system.
Planning a stronger future for the residents of York Region
York Regional Council received an update on the implementation of the Human Services
Planning Board of York Region’s 2016 to 2018 Action Plan. The Human Services Planning Board
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of York Region (HSPB) is a York Region led, multi-sector collaborative comprised of leaders and
decision-makers from social service agencies, funders, government and education, health care
and private sectors.
The HSPB works to improve the effectiveness of human services in York Region through
developing and strengthening the skills, and collective advocacy. Through the actions of the last
four years, the HSPB’s work has had a positive impact on local municipalities and on residents
living with low and moderate income. Between 2016 and 2018, board members worked
together to implement actions in eight areas – four for housing and four for employment.
Highlights include:
• Developing strategies that encourage more housing affordability options
• Identifying programs and tools that provide incentives to increase the private market
rental housing supply
• Advocating for funding, policies and programs that support housing affordability options
• Enhancing the services and supports to help residents access affordable housing options
• Exploring new workforce development strategies that provide a better understanding of
the impact of underemployment and precarious employment on York Region’s
economic vitality
• Building and showcasing a business case for employers outlining the benefits of
adopting progressive employment practices to open the doors to new employees and
experiences
• Advocating for public policy and programming that supports progressive employment
practices
• Enhancing services and supports to help residents pursue progressive employment
opportunities
For more information on the Human Services Planning Board, visit york.ca
York Region taking action to address affordable housing
The Regional Municipality of York continues to make progress implementing the actions
identified in Housing Solutions; A place for everyone, York Region’s 10-year housing plan. The
plan includes four goals: to increase the supply of rental housing, sustain the existing rental
supply, support home ownership and strengthen the homelessness and housing stability
system.
Most of the actions identified in the plan have been completed or are currently underway.
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As well, York Region is updating the York Region Affordable Housing Measuring and Monitoring
guidelines to ensure the approach to measuring and monitoring the supply of affordable
housing best reflects affordability conditions throughout the Region. Previously approved by
Council in 2015, the guidelines were developed in conjunction with the Housing Plan to monitor
the amount, type and location of new affordable housing units.
With rental units in high demand with low supply, the Region will continue to look to federal
and provincial government funding initiatives like the National Housing Strategy and Ontario’s
Fair Housing Plan for additional support.
More information on York Region’s housing programs is available at york.ca/housing
Draft Rental Housing Incentives Guidelines
Building complete communities that include purpose-built rental housing supply and
affordability remains a priority in York Region. Regional Council received Draft Rental Housing
Incentives Guideline and Community Improvement Plan outlining guidelines to encourage
development of mid-range affordable housing.
Two new proposed incentives include:
• A Tax Increment Equivalent Grants for the Regional portion of property taxes for up to
five years
• Deferrals of 48 months for Regional development application fees for purpose-built
rentals
The Rental Housing Incentives draft guidelines report supports Vision 2051, the Regional Official
Plan and the York Region 2015- 2019 Strategic Plan. Additional affordable housing measures
include the 10-year Housing Plan 2017 Progress Report and Affordable Housing Measuring and
Monitoring report.
York Region continues to take steps towards ending
homelessness
The Regional Municipality of York provided an update on the Region’s count of homelessness: I
Count. I’m not just a number as a followup to the March 2018 report to Council entitled York
Region’s Homeless Count, April 17 to 20, 2018.
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In April 2018, the Region successfully undertook a count of homeless in the Region as part of
Ontario’s province-wide effort to understand homelessness. From April 17 to 20, 2018, York
Region staff and citizen volunteers worked together to complete I Count. I’m not just a number.
York Region worked closely with United Way of Greater Toronto to gain insights from their
2016 count and United Way staff partnered with the Region in planning and implementing this
year’s count. Contact was also made with local municipalities, police, paramedics and many
more partners, all of whom worked together to make the count a successful community event.
Data on the total number of homeless individuals counted is being analyzed. However, early
results show 226 individuals chose to complete surveys during I Count. Information on the
surveys included everything from health, housing and social needs to a report on the duration
of, and reasons for, the individual’s homelessness. The results of York Region’s count of
homelessness will help the Region better understand the needs and barriers facing homeless
and at-risk of homeless residents in all nine local cities and towns. Accurate and reliable
information on homelessness is essential to addressing how we can plan and deliver services to
prevent, reduce and end homelessness.
For more information on I Count, visit york.ca/icount
Capacity assignment for East Gwillimbury, Newmarket and
Aurora
Regional Council received a report recommending an interim solution be implemented to
temporarily address constraints due to delay in approval of the Upper York Sewage Solutions.
An interim solution is required as the Town of Aurora and the Town of Newmarket require
additional wastewater capacity to support their growth through 2021.
• Regional Council authorized staff to assign capacity of 10,500 persons to the Town of
Aurora, Town of Newmarket and Town of East Gwillimbury and asked each provide their
annual capacity allocation to York Region
• Each local municipality continue participation in the Long Term Water Conservation
Strategy and Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Strategy
The Upper York Sewage Solutions project is a critical component of York Region’s future
wastewater infrastructure, accommodating planned employment and residential growth within
Aurora, Newmarket and East Gwillimbury. York Region is committed to providing safe, reliable,
clean, affordable and convenient water while protecting and improving the quality of our lakes
and streams for now and for future generations.
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Two independent studies aim to support the Chippewas of
Georgina Island First Nation and the Upper York Sewage
Solutions project
York Regional Council has approved funds to complete a Traditional Ecological Knowledge study
including integration with an ongoing Health Impact Assessment to further support the
Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation and the Upper York Sewage Solutions project.
Through an independent third party, the Health Impact Assessment is being completed at the
request of the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation to evaluate and provide supplemental
information about the health impacts of the Upper York Sewage Solutions project to the
Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation.
The Traditional Ecological Knowledge study involves obtaining Indigenous knowledge, belief
and practices handed down through generations. Pending agreement with the Chippewas of
Georgina Island First Nation, the Region will commence the Traditional Ecological Knowledge
study to support the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation in obtaining and recording
Traditional Ecological Knowledge from their community. The study will also provide an
important link to integrate Traditional Ecological Knowledge into the Health Impact
Assessment.
York Region continues to volunteer its services in supporting the Ministry of Environment and
Climate Change and the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation in their consultation
regarding the Upper York Sewage Solutions project.
York Region residents show strong engagement in waste
reduction initiatives
York Regional Council received an update on the 2017 York Region SM4RT Living Plan which
highlights the Region’s plan to address the 4Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle and recover) and zero in
on long-term waste reduction efforts.
The Balanced Scorecard report provides an update on all 32 initiatives outlined in the SM4RT
Living Integrated Waste Management Plan including achievements between 2014 and 2017.
Between 2014 and 2017 initiatives include:
• Reducing waste through backyard composting, yard waste and Good Food programs
• Reuse activities focusing on curbside giveaways events, textile collection and repair
cafés
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• Recycling activities with 13 pilot programs including work with multi-residential
buildings and waste-related advocacy meetings
• Recovering resources from waste at its end of life through high-performing facilities
such as the Durham York Energy Centre
York Region is one of the first municipalities in Canada to commit to targets on waste reduction
and continues to rank first among large municipalities in Ontario for waste diversion. In the
most recent ranking, the Region was first overall in the province.
York Region will soon be conducting a review to set priorities for the next five years of the
SM4RT Living Plan and prioritize a new work plan.
For more information on the SM4RT Living Plan, visit york.ca/sm4rtliving
Corporate Energy Report shows steady progress towards
reducing greenhouse gases
York Region’s 2017 Corporate Energy Report shows steady progress on reducing greenhouse
gas emissions from Regional operations and associated energy consumption and cost.
Accomplishments in 2017 include:
• Installed anti-idling technologies on 46 ambulances
• Generated enough electricity to power 25 homes (242 megawatt hours) for one year
through solar generation
• Improved transit bus fuel by four per cent through fleet upgrades
• Built York Regional Police training facility to LEED Silver certification
• Audited 15 Regional facilities for optimal performance, comfort and energy savings
The annual report highlights 2017 Regional initiatives set out in the Energy Conservation and
Demand Management Plan. Endorsed by Regional Council in 2016, the plan establishes a
roadmap with identified programs and targets to reduce greenhouse gases as outlined in
the Green Energy Act, 2009.
Through collective effort, the Region is making steady progress on goals identified, and work is
underway to update the plan to meet regulatory requirements by July 2019.
York Region forestry building achieves Living Building Challenge
certification
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The Bill Fisch Forest Stewardship and Education Centre is the first in Canada to achieve Living
Building Challenge certification. This global sustainability standard puts York Region among only
21 buildings worldwide to meet this criterion.
The status of Living Certified by the International Living Future Institute is considered the most
rigorous green building standard in the world based on sustainability requirements related to
site, water, energy, health, materials, equity and beauty. These seven categories are
named Petals in the challenge.
In addition to meeting stringent environmental design requirements, buildings must
demonstrate net zero energy and water performance over a 12-month period.
Other awards and certification include the Centre achieving LEED Platinum Certification, Forest
Stewardship Council (FSC) Leadership Award and Public Project of the Year by the Ontario and
American Public Works Associations.
Traffic delays and collisions significantly reduced by
roundabouts on Regional roads
York Regional Council received a performance review of roundabouts on Regional roads. The
results of York Region’s study find drivers are experiencing up to five seconds less delay during
rush hour periods and collisions have significantly reduced. A particular improvement was
noted at the Lloydtown/Aurora Road and Keele Street roundabout where a 71 per cent
reduction in collisions was recorded.
In addition to the technical benefits, roundabouts provide an opportunity to act as a gateway
for communities, and inform motorists of a transition from rural highway to urban community.
Since 2008, three roundabouts have been installed in York Region. Based on industry studies,
converting a stop-controlled intersection to a roundabout can reduce overall collisions by 40
per cent and severe collisions by 75 per cent.
York Region will continue to consider roundabouts when reviewing intersection improvement
opportunities.
Changes to Community Safety Zones for the 2018/2019 school
year
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Tuesday, July 24, 2018
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York Regional Council received the Community Safety Zones bylaw report which outlines
changes for the upcoming 2018/2019 school year. Four new Community Safety Zones will be
added to the bylaw.
Community Safety Zones increase traveller safety and advise motorists they are within a zone
where public safety is of special concern, including school areas. School locations are reviewed
on an annual basis to ensure the Community Safety Zone bylaw is current and accurate.
York Regional Council asks province to enforce automated
speed enforcement in Community Safety Zones
York Regional Council is requesting the province enact regulations to Automated Speed
Enforcement (ASE) in Community Safety Zones. This allows local cities and towns to administer
penalties similar to parking tickets for when motorists speed. The use of automated speed
enforcement on Regional roads enhances safety.
Speeding is the most common traffic concern raised by community members. Automated speed
enforcement (ASE) is a technology-based safety tool to address speeding that supplements
traditional speed enforcement by police. Changing driver behaviour to slow down and comply
with speed limits is proven to reduce collisions.
York Region is working with its nine local cities and towns to develop the ASE system to ensure
it’s consistent at the Regional and local level. For this system to be effective, it is necessary that
the province take action on legislative changes in the Highway Traffic Act to remove the
financial obligation from the local municipalities to maintain and operate the new technology.
Steeles Avenue road improvements moving forward
York Regional Council received an update on the Toronto/York Steeles Avenue Agreement. The
agreement supports much-needed transportation infrastructure in the Markham/Toronto
boundary area, and represents a significant achievement in building a partnership with the City
of Toronto. Highlights from the agreement include:
1. The City of Toronto will maintain jurisdictional ownership over Steeles Avenue and will
operate and maintain Steeles Avenue on behalf of both municipalities
2. All municipal maintenance, operations and capital costs will be split equally
3. A joint 10-year capital plan will be created for consideration by both Councils
The agreement outlines principles to implement long-awaited capital enhancements to Steeles
Avenue that will benefit both York Region and City of Toronto travellers. These projects will also
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include improvements to sidewalks, bike lanes, streetscape and transit facilities. The Region’s
share for Steeles Avenue costs will be considered as part of the 2019 multi-year budget
submission to Council.
Stouffville GO Corridor to move forward with whistle cessation
York Regional Council approved the implementation of whistle cessation at six at-grade
road/rail crossings on the Stouffville GO Corridor. This is consistent with the Region’s Anti-
Whistling Warrant Criteria Policy to implement whistling cessation at Regional at-grade rail
crossings.
The Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) requires all trains to whistle whenever they approach
a public grade crossing. While train whistling is an important way to keep drivers, cyclists and
pedestrians’ safe, these whistles can be a bother to people living nearby. This is part of Regional
Council’s commitment to a memorandum of understanding with the City of Markham and
Metrolinx to address concerns raised by local residents.
Summer begins with the arrival of York Region Matters
Whether it’s a staycation, an overhaul of your garden or planning a business venture, York
Region Matters has you covered!
The summer edition of the York Region’s hottest newsletter will start to arrive in mailboxes
next week and is filled with news and information for all interests. In this edition:
• Tips to turn your backyard into a summer oasis
• Great locations for a Sunday afternoon outing
• Information to help plan a great York Region staycation
• Innovation resources for entrepreneurs
Share pictures of your summer adventures and show us why you #loveyr. Complete the survey
at york.ca/yorkregionmatters for a chance to win a $200 gift certificate for a tree planting or
garden kit from Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests (LEAF).
York Region receives two Government Finance Officers
Association awards
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The Regional Municipality of York received two awards from the Government Finance Officers
Association (GFOA) for the 2016 Annual Community Report; the Canadian Award for Excellence
in Financial Reporting and the Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award. These awards
recognize easily readable, well-organized reports that present financial information in a clear
and concise manner.
The GFOA is a professional association serving more than 18,000 government finance
professionals throughout North America.
Regional Council also received a copy of the 2017 Community Report which provides an update
on activities undertaken through the York Region 2015 to 2019 Strategic Plan. It includes
information about York Region’s financial management policies, multi-year budgeting and the
Regional Fiscal Strategy.
Court Services Annual Report
The Regional Municipality of York continues to drive operational efficiency in the area of court
operations, prosecutions and collections despite increasing volume, as captured in Court
Services Annual 2017 Report. Court Services administers the Provincial Offences Act in York
Region and provides two distinct functions – Court Administration and Prosecution. York
Region’s court operations are the second largest in all of Ontario based on the number of
charges filed.
Highlights captured in the Court Services Annual 2017 Report include:
• 169,000 plus customers were helped in-person or by telephone
• 160,515 charges were filed, a five-per cent increase over 2016
• 33,842 disclosure requests were processed, representing an 8.5-per cent increase from
2016
• 100,000 plus matters were dealt with in trial courts
Court Services has developed a multi-year business plan to drive operational efficiency in the
area of court operations, prosecutions and collections to help create strong, caring and safe
communities.
Bird-friendly standards
Regional Council received an update on initiatives to help mitigate the unnecessary death of
birds who collide with buildings emitting reflective light. The evaluation comes further to a
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report Regional Council received in March 2018 on bird-friendly guidelines and requirements
implemented in the City of Markham and the City of Toronto.
Report highlights include:
• York Region is retrofitting existing Regional buildings with a bird-friendly window film
• York Region incorporates bird-friendly strategies through forestry programs including
restricting forest harvesting during spring bird season and prairie creation at York
Regional Forest tracts
• Best practices for sustainably managing growth will be sought from the public and local
municipalities through the Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR)
The unnecessary death of birds is best mitigated through bird-friendly building design
strategies. These planning and design practices are approved at the local municipal level under
the Planning Act.
York Region’s efforts demonstrate commitment to The Greening Strategy and support healthy
natural environments and sustainable communities today and for the future as outlined
in the York Region Official Plan and Vision 2051.
Transit projects to take advantage of Investing in Canada Plan
York Regional Council approved a selection of transit projects identified in the 10-year Capital
Plan for consideration of funding under the Integrated Bilateral Agreement - Public Transit
Stream of Phase II of the Investing in Canada Plan.
By selecting projects already identified in the 10-year Capital Plan, York Region can reallocate
this money to larger transit projects such as land acquisition for the Yonge Subway Extension,
which is not eligible for funding under this program.
Criteria for funding will be announced in the new year.
York Region Rapid Transit Corporation 2017 Annual Report
York Regional Council received the 2017 York Region Rapid Transit Corporation Annual
Report which highlights the corporation’s strategic mandate, governance and project
milestones achieved last year.
The report demonstrates YRRTC’s expertise and builds momentum for continued investments
in York Region’s rapid transit plan.
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Region recognized at International Association of Business
Communicators Awards
The Regional Municipality of York garnered 20 awards at the International Association of
Business Communicators (IABC) Awards and two Internet Advertising Competition awards for
their expertise and creativity in promoting Regional Council-approved programs.
The awards recognize the talent and innovation of communicators and their marketing and
communication campaigns. Among nearly 700 entries, York Region received the highest
departmental honour in 2018 for attaining the Not-for-Profit Communication Department of
the Year.
The IABC is a global association with thousands of members worldwide, representing many of
the Global Fortune 500 companies and public sector.
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
York Regional Council received an update on the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
2018 Annual Operating plan by Mike Walters, Chief Administrative Officer of the LSRCA.
Development of the plan involved extensive consultation with partners and stakeholders, and
contains four major goals, nine outcomes and 42 individual activities.
Mr. Walters outlined 12 top priorities for 2018 including enhanced collaboration with First
Nations, engagement, education and training, land acquisition strategy, asset management
planning and harmonization to improve service delivery and general business processes.
Next regular meeting of York Regional Council
York Regional Council will meet on Thursday, September 20 at 9 a.m. in the York Region
Administrative Centre Council Chambers, located at 17250 Yonge Street in the Town of
Newmarket.
The Regional Municipality of York consists of nine local cities and towns, and provides a variety
of programs and services to 1.2 million residents, 51,000 businesses and 620,000 employees.
More information about the Region’s key service areas is available at york.ca/regionalservices
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Media Contact: Masrine Guthrie-Peart, Corporate Communication,
The Regional Municipality of York, Phone: 1-877-464-9675, ext. 77272, Cell: 905-251-6416,
Email: masrine.guthrie-peart@york.ca
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
By-law Number XXXX-18
Being a By-law to appoint Building Inspectors for
The Corporation of the Town of Aurora.
Whereas subsection 3(1) of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23, as amended
(the “Act”), states that the council of each municipality is responsible for the enforcement
of the Act, except where otherwise provided by the Act;
And whereas subsection 3(2) of the Act states that the council of each municipality shall
appoint a chief building official and such inspectors as are necessary for the enforcement
of the Act in the areas in which the municipality has jurisdiction;
And whereas the Council of the Town deems it necessary and expedient to appoint
Building Inspectors for the Town for the purpose of the enforcement of the Act and the
regulations thereunder;
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby enacts
as follows:
1. The individuals identified on Schedule “A” of this By-law be and are hereby
appointed as Building Inspectors.
2. The individuals identified on Schedule “B” of this By-law be and are hereby
appointed as building inspectors for the purpose of Fire Protection matters, as
identified in Ontario Regulation 332/12 (Building Code), as amended.
3. By-law Number 6074-18 be and is hereby repealed.
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 24
th day of July, 2018.
___________________________________
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor
___________________________________
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
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Schedule “A”
Building Inspectors
Yancy Ambing
Jacek Baldyga
Domenic Barranca
Robin Del Favero
Momtahana Hossain
William Jean
Steve Loncar
Terence Wong
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Schedule “B”
Fire Protection
John McDonald
Eric Sadler
Ryan Schell
Shane Stein
Tim Tustin
Alexandra Zaykin
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
By-law Number XXXX-18
Being a By-law to designate a site plan control area.
Whereas Section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, provides in
part that, where in an official plan an area is shown or described as a proposed site plan
control area, the Council of the local municipality in which the proposed area is situated
may, by by-law, designate the whole or any part of such area as a site plan control area
and may delegate to either a Committee of the Council or to an appointed officer of the
municipality any of the Council's power or authority under that section;
And whereas the Council of the Town deems it necessary and expedient to repeal the
existing site plan by-law, as amended, to update the designated site plan control area;
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby enacts as
follows:
1. For the purposes of this by-law:
(a) “Act ” means the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended.
(b) "accessory" in reference to a building or structure means a detached
building or structure that is incidental, subordinate and exclusively devoted to
a principle use or building which is located on the same lot.
(c) "development" means the definition of development referred to in
subsection 41(1) of the Act;
(d) "Director" means the Director of the Planning Division, or his/her designate;
and
(e) "gross floor area” means the aggregate of the floor area of each storey or
mezzanine measured between the exterior faces of any exterior walls of the
building or structure, excluding the following within a building: the basement
or cellar, parking spaces, mechanical rooms, refuse storage rooms,
stairwells and elevator shafts.
2. All lands within the limits of the Town of Aurora shall be and are hereby designated
as a site plan control area.
3. The following classes of development may be undertaken without the approval of
plans and drawings otherwise required under subsections 41(4) and 41(5) of the
Act:
(a) any single-detached, semi-detached or townhouse dwelling;
(b) any addition or alteration to an existing single-detached, semi- detached or
townhouse dwelling;
(c) any building or structure accessory to an existing single-detached, semi-
detached or townhouse dwelling;
(d) any in-ground or above-ground swimming pool constructed in connection
with any single-detached, semi-detached, or townhouse dwelling;
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(e) any entrance, driveway, and site alteration/grading in connection with any
single-detached, semi-detached, or townhouse dwelling;
(f) a building or structure or an addition or alteration to a building or structure
that is owned or to be owned or used or to be used by The Corporation of
the Town of Aurora;
(g) any conservation or forestry development;
(h) any cemetery;
(i) any placement of a portable classroom on a school site.
4. (a) Notwithstanding subsections 3(a), 3(b), 3(c) and 3(e) of this By-law, any
development that occurs within the shaded areas identified on the attached
Schedule “A” (being the Stable Neighbourhood Study Area) that is equal to
or greater than 50m2 of the gross floor area or that is a detached garage
shall require the approval of plans and drawings as required under
subsections 41(4) and 41(5) of the Act.
(b) The power and authority to approve plans and drawings required in
subsection 4(a) of this By-law and to sign a simplified development
agreement as contemplated by subsection 41(7)(c) of the Act, is hereby
delegated to the Director.
(c) The power to revoke any approval granted in accordance with subsection
4(b) of this By-law is hereby delegated to the Director, who may revoke such
approval where:
i. The approval has been granted on mistaken or false or incorrect
information;
ii. The approval has been granted in error;
iii. The applicant for the approval has requested in writing that it be
revoked; or,
iv. Six (6) months after the approval has been granted, the development
in respect of which the approval has been granted has not been
seriously commenced in the reasonable opinion of the Director.
(d) The Director may waive the approval of the plans and drawings as required
in Subsection 4(a) of this By-law where it is in the opinion of the Director that
the proposed development is minor in nature.
5. By-law Numbers 3604-95.D, 3691-95.D, 3777-96.D, 4410-03.D and 4660-05.D be
and are hereby repealed.
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 24th day of July, 2018.
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Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor
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Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
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Schedule “A”
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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, with respect to No Parking on various highways 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. Schedule I to By-law Number 4574-04.T, as amended, respecting No-Parking be
and is hereby amended by inserting the following:
Highway Side Road Section Prohibited
Times or Days
Lensmith
Drive
South
and
West
From:
Westerly property limit of house
no. 38 Lensmith Drive.
Anytime
To: A point nine metres south of the
corner radius.
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 24th day of July, 2018.
___________________________________
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor
___________________________________
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
By-law Number XXXX-18
Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6000-17, as amended
(1588 St. John’s Sideroad - 2352107 Ontario Inc.).
Whereas on September 28, 2010, the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
(the “Town”) enacted By-law Number 5285-10, as amended, to adopt the Official Plan
for the Town of Aurora;
And whereas under section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended
(the “Act”), zoning by-laws may be passed by the councils of local municipalities to
prohibit and regulate the use of land, buildings and structures;
And whereas on June 27, 2017, the Council of the Town enacted By-law Number 6000-
17 (the “Zoning By-law”), which Zoning By-law was appealed to the Ontario Municipal
Board (the “OMB”);
And whereas on January 29, 2018, the OMB made an order, in accordance with
subsection 34(31) of the Act, providing that any part of the by-law not in issue in the
appeal shall be deemed to have come into force on the day the by-law was passed;
And whereas the Council of the Town deems it necessary and expedient to further
amend the Zoning By-law;
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby enacts
as follows:
1. The Zoning By-law be and is hereby amended to replace the “Rural (RU) Zone”
zoning category applying to the lands shown on Schedule “A” attached hereto
and forming part of this By-law, with “Business Park E-BP(503) Exception Zone”;
“Business Park E-BP(504) Exception Zone”; “Private Open Space O2 Zone”; and
“Environmental Protection EP Zone”.
2. The Zoning By-law be and is hereby amended to add the following:
“24.503 Business Park E-BP(503) Exception Zone
24.503.1 Permitted Uses
All uses set out in Section 10.1 as well as the following additional Principal
Use:
-Parking Garage
-Enclosed Commercial Self Storage
-Banquet Hall
24.503.2 Definitions
Enclosed Commercial Self Storage Facility
Shall be a Commercial self-storage facility where all storage, as well as
access to individual lockers/storage areas, is internal to a building.
24.503.3 Zone Requirements
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Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the lands fronting the southern
lot line adjacent to St. John’s Sideroad shall be deemed to be the front lot line.
24.503.3.1 Lot Specifications
Lot Area (minimum)0.23 ha
Lot Frontage (minimum)30.0 m
24.503.3.2 Siting Specifications
Front Yard (minimum)3.0 m
Exterior Side Yard (minimum) 4.5 m
Yards adjacent to St. John’s
Sideroad (minimum)
6.0 m
Yards adjacent to Major Open
Space or Environmental
Protection Zones (minimum)
3.0 m
Yards adjacent to all other lot
lines (minimum)
3.0 m
Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, where two or more lots are
developed in tandem, no minimum yard or landscape strip shall be required at
the lot line where a Building, Structure, driveway, ramp, and/or parking area
traverses or abuts the interior lot line.
24.503.3.3 Landscaping
Adjacent to St. John’s Sideroad
(minimum)
6.0 m
Adjacent to other Streets
(minimum)
3.0 m
Adjacent to Major Open Space
Zones (minimum)
0 m
Adjacent to all other lot lines
(minimum)
3.0 m
24.503.3.4 Building Specifications
Height (Maximum)7 Storeys
Distance between two buildings
on the same lot (minimum)
3.0 m
24.503.4 Loading
In accordance with Section 10.3
24.503.5 Parking
In accordance with Section 5
24.503.6 Gross Floor Area
Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the minimum Gross Floor Area
of all buildings and structure for all uses outlined in Section 24.503 shall be
92.6% of the lot area or portion of the lot within the E-BP(503) Zone for each
individual lot.
The maximum Gross Floor Area of all buildings and structures for all uses
outlined in Section 24.501 shall be 250% of the lot area or portion of the lot
within the E-BP(503) Zone for each individual lot.”
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3. The Zoning By-law be and is hereby amended to add the following:
“24.504 Business Park E-BP(504) Exception Zone
24.504.1 Permitted Uses
All uses set out in Section 10.1 as well as the following additional Principal
Use:
-Animal Hospital
-Financial Institutions
-Drive-through Facility
-School, Commercial
-Clinic
-Medical and Dental Laboratories
-Office
-Office Building
-Parking Garage
-Place of Entertainment
-Private Park
-Restaurant
-Retail Store
-Service Shops
-Studio
-Banquet Hall
24.504.2 Definitions
Financial Institution
Means a premises in which financial services are offered to the public and
includes a bank, credit union, trust company, savings office or any other retail
banking operation.
24.504.3 Zone Requirements
Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the lands fronting the southern
lot line adjacent to St. John’s Sideroad shall be deemed to be the front lot line.
24.504.3.1 Lot Specifications
Lot Area (minimum)0.23 ha
Lot Frontage (minimum)30.0 m
24.504.3.2 Siting Specifications
Front Yard (minimum)3.0 m
Exterior Side Yard (minimum) 4.5 m
Yards adjacent to Leslie Street
(minimum)
4.0 m
Yards adjacent to St. John’s
Sideroad (minimum)
4.0 m
Yards adjacent to all other lot
lines (minimum)
3.0 m
Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, where two or more lots are
developed in tandem, no minimum yard or landscape strip shall be required at
the lot line where a Building, Structure, driveway, ramp, and/or parking area
traverses or abuts the interior lot line.
24.504.3.3 Landscaping
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Adjacent to Leslie Street
(minimum)
4.0 m
Adjacent to St. John’s Sideroad
(minimum)
4.0 m
Adjacent to other Streets
(minimum)
3.0 m
Adjacent to all other lot lines
(minimum)
3.0 m
24.504.3.4 Building Specifications
Height (Maximum)7 Storeys
Distance between two buildings
on the same lot (minimum)
3.0 m
24.504.4 Loading
In accordance with Section 10.3
24.504.5 Parking
In accordance with Section 5
24.504.6 Gross Floor Area
Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the maximum Gross Floor Area
of all buildings and structure for all uses outlined in Section 24.504 shall be
25.25% of the lot area or portion of the lot within the E-BP(502) Zone for each
individual lot.
The maximum Gross Floor Area of all buildings and structures for all uses
outlined in Section 24(504) shall be 250% of the lot area or portion of the lot
within the E-BP(504) Zone for each individual lot.”
4. This By-law shall come into full force subject to compliance with the provisions of
the Planning Act,R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended, and subject to compliance
with such provisions, this By-law will take effect from the date of final passage
hereof.
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 24
th day of July, 2018.
___________________________________
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor
___________________________________
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
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Explanatory Note
Re: By-Law Number XXXX-18
By-law Number XXXX-18 has the following purpose and effect:
To amend By-law Number 6000-17, as amended, being the Zoning By-law in effect in the
Town of Aurora, to rezone the subject lands from “Rural (RU) Zone” to “Business Park E-
BP(503) Exception Zone”; “Business Park E-BP(504) Exception Zone”; “Private Open
Space O2 Zone”; and “Environmental Protection EP Zone”.
The rezoning will permit a business park draft plan of subdivision with a total of 19 blocks
consisting of employment lands, environmental protection and open space.
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Schedule “A”
Location:Part of Lot 26, Concession 3, Aurora
Lands rezoned from “Rural (RU) Zone” to “Business Park E-BP(503)
Exception Zone”; “Business Park E-BP(504) Exception Zone”;
“Private Open Space O2 Zone”; and “Environmental Protection EP
Zone”.
ST. JOHN’S SIDEROAD
EP
E-BP(503)
E-BP(504)
O2
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
By-law Number XXXX-18
Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6000-17, as amended
(15086, 15094 and 15106 Yonge Street – Bara Group (Aurora) Ltd.).
Whereas on September 28, 2010, the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
(the “Town”) enacted By-law Number 5285-10, as amended, to adopt the Official Plan
for the Town of Aurora;
And whereas under section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended
(the “Act”), zoning by-laws may be passed by the councils of local municipalities to
prohibit and regulate the use of land, buildings and structures;
And whereas on June 27, 2017, the Council of the Town enacted By-law Number 6000-
17 (the “Zoning By-law”), which Zoning By-law was appealed to the Ontario Municipal
Board (the “OMB”);
And whereas on January 29, 2018, the OMB made an order, in accordance with
subsection 34(31) of the Act, providing that any part of the by-law not in issue in the
appeal shall be deemed to have come into force on the day the by-law was passed;
And whereas the Council of the Town deems it necessary and expedient to further
amend the Zoning By-law;
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby enacts
as follows:
1. The Zoning By-law be and is hereby amended to replace the “Promenade
Downtown Shoulder – Central Commercial (PDS1)”, “Special Mixed Density
Residential (R7)” and “Environmental Protection (EP)” zoning category applying
to the lands shown in hatching on Schedule “A” attached hereto and forming part
of this By-law with “Promenade Downtown Shoulder – Central Commercial
PDS1(502) Exception Zone and Environmental Protection Zone.”
2. The Zoning By-law be and is hereby amended to add the following:
“24.502 Promenade Downtown Shoulder – Central Commercial PDS1
(502) Exception Zone
24.502.1 Permitted Uses
Stacked Townhouses
24.502.2 Zone Requirements
24.502.2.1 Lot Specifications
Lot Area (minimum)4000 m
2
Lot Frontage (minimum)75.8 m
24.502.2.2 Siting Specifications
Front Yard (minimum)3m
Rear Yard (minimum)1.2 m
Interior Side Yard (minimum) 1.4m
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24.502.2.3 Building Specifications
Lot Coverage (Maximum) 43%
Height (Maximum)18.5m
A maximum height of 18.5m is permitted provided the 4th and 5th storeys are
setback a minimum of 3 m from the main and exterior walls of the 3rd storey
(12.9m)
24.502.3 Parking Requirements
Parking Requirements (Minimum) 1.0 Spaces per dwelling unit”
3. This By-law shall come into full force subject to compliance with the provisions of
the Planning Act,R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended, and subject to compliance
with such provisions, this By-law will take effect from the date of final passage
hereof.
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 24
th day of July, 2018.
___________________________________
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor
___________________________________
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
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Explanatory Note
Re: By-law Number XXXX-18
By-law Number XXXX-18 has the following purpose and effect:
To amend By-law Number 6000-17, as amended, the Zoning By-law in effect in the
Town of Aurora, to rezone the subject lands from “Promenade Downtown Shoulder –
Central Commercial (PDS1)”, “Special Mixed Density Residential (R7)” and
“Environmental Protection (EP)” to “Promenade Downtown Shoulder – Central
Commercial PDS1(502) Exception Zone and Environmental Protection Zone.”
The effect of this zoning amendment will rezone the subject property to one common
exception zone category and will facilitate the creation of two 3.5-storey stacked
townhouse buildings, with a total of 59 units and associated underground parking.
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Schedule “A”
Location:Part of Lots 1 and 2, Plan 9 and Lots 51 and 52, Plan 246, Aurora
Lands rezoned from “Promenade Downtown Shoulder – Central
Commercial (PDS1)”, “Special Mixed Density Residential (R7)” and
“Environmental Protection (EP)” to “Promenade Downtown Shoulder
– Central Commercial PDS1(502) Exception Zone and
Environmental Protection Zone.”
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
By-law Number XXXX-18
Being a By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 18.
Whereas on September 28, 2010, the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
(the “Town”) enacted By-law Number 5285-10, as amended, to adopt the Official Plan for
the Town of Aurora (the “Official Plan”);
And whereas authority is given to Council pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.
P.13, as amended, to pass a by-law amending the Official Plan;
And whereas the Council of the Town deems it necessary and expedient to further
amend the Official Plan;
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby enacts
as follows:
1. That Official Plan Amendment No. 18 attached hereto and forming part of this
By-law be and is hereby adopted.
2. This By-law shall come into force subject to compliance with the provisions of the
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, and subject to compliance with
such provisions, this By-law will take effect from the date of final passage hereof.
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 24th day of July, 2018.
___________________________________
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor
___________________________________
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
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Amendment No. 18
To the Official Plan for the Town of Aurora
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Amendment No. 18
To the Official Plan for the Town of Aurora
________________________________________________________________________
Statement of Components
Part I – The Preamble
1. Introduction
2. Purpose of the Amendment
3. Location
4. Basis of the Amendment
Part II – The Amendment
1. Introduction
2. Details of the Amendment
3. Implementation and Interpretation
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Part I – The Preamble
1. Introduction
This part of the Official Plan Amendment No. 18 (the “Amendment”) entitled Part I - The
Preamble, explains the purpose and location of this Amendment, and provides an
overview of the reasons for it. It is for explanatory purposes only and does not form
part of the Amendment.
2. Purpose of the Amendment
The purpose of this amendment is to change the land use designation from “Cluster
Residential” to “Cluster Residential Site Specific Policy No. 49”. The provisions of this
Official Plan Amendment will allow twenty-seven (27) blocks to be developed as single
detached units and related amenities.
3. Location
The lands affected by this Amendment are located on the east side of Yonge Street,
north of Hunters Glen Road, municipally known as 14029 Yonge Street, having a lot
area of approximately 7.14 hectares and are legally described as Part of Lot 72,
Concession 1, Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York (the “Subject Lands”).
4. Basis of the Amendment
The basis of the Amendment is as follows:
4.1 The Official Plan Amendment application (file: OPA-2017-02) and related Zoning
By-law Amendment application (file: ZBA-2017-01) were submitted to the Town
for consideration on March 15, 2017 to permit a site specific Official Plan
Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment on the Subject Lands.
4.2 The Public Planning Meeting was held by the Town’s Council on May 24, 2017 to
obtain input from members of the public and the Town’s Council.
4.3 The Draft Plan of Subdivision consists of 27 blocks for single detached
residential uses. A trail block is located on Block 29 along the Yonge Street
frontage. The Common Elements Condominium within Block 28 contains the
woodlands, private road system, green space around the Butternut tree, and
buffers.
4.4 The Draft Plan of Condominium consists of 27 Parcels of Tied Land. Block 29 is
to be conveyed to the Town as a trail block. The balance of the Subject Lands is
a Common Elements Condominium Block, which includes the private roads,
eight (8) visitor parking spaces, open space, and the existing woodlands on the
easterly portion of the Subject Lands.
4.5 The Yonge Street South Secondary Plan designates the Subject Lands as
“Cluster Residential”, “Environmental Protection Area” and “Environmental
Function Area”. An amendment is required to permit the proposed residential
development.
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4.6 The implementing Zoning By-law amendment will add by-law exceptions to the
lot area, height, garage dimensions, central air conditioner requirements,
permitted yard encroachments, and landform conservation provisions.
4.7 The Site is located adjacent to Yonge Street, a Regional Corridor and Arterial
Road, which serves as a main traffic carrying arterial road through the Town and
currently serves as one of the main transit corridors through York Region.
4.8 The Site is located within the built-up area of the Town of Aurora and will aid in
achieving the Provincial and Regional intensification targets.
4.9 The proposed policies are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2014).
The development proposes the efficient development of urban land and use of
existing infrastructure, while maintaining the character of surrounding land uses.
4.10 The proposed policies conform to the York Region Official Plan, particularly with
respect to directing growth within the built-up area through infill and
intensification at an appropriate scale, taking into account the existing site and its
surrounding context.
4.11 Section 3.2.3(c) of OPA 34 provides that the gross residential density over the
constrained and unconstrained lands subject to a development application shall
be no more than 5 units per hectare. The property has an area of 7.14 hectares,
which results in a permitted density of 35 units across the site, whereas the
proposed development contemplates 27 units (3.77 units per hectare). The limits
of the Environmental Areas were determined during a site visit with the Lake
Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, and are intended to be protected through
the re-zoning of the property.
4.12 The proposed development will provide for a more efficient use of land within a
settlement area, and provide for a greater range of housing for the entire
community.
4.13 A 40 metre setback is provided from the centreline of Yonge Street to the rear
property lines of the nearest dwellings, which represents a reduction to the OPA
34 Urban Design Guidelines requiring 60 metres to the nearest buildings.
Notwithstanding this reduction, there is a further rear yard setback of 7.5 metres
to the rear of the nearest structure for a total setback of 47.5 metres or greater.
Through sensitive landscape design and grading, the intent of the Yonge Street
South Secondary Plan, namely the preservation and enhancement of the
existing rural character of Yonge Street, will be maintained.
4.14 Section 3.6.3(c) of OPA 34 mandates that a separation of 35 metres be provided
between any Estate Residential designation and the lot line or limit of any area of
private amenity space of any cluster residential unit. A minimum separation of 20
metres is provided between the exterior lot lines of the nearest units to the Estate
Residential dwellings fronting onto Hunters Glen Road to the south of the subject
property, consistent with the policies approved as part of Official Plan
Amendment No. 6 for the proposed development located west of the property
across Yonge Street. Through sensitive landscape design and grading, the intent
of this separation policy can be maintained given this reduction.
4.15 A Landform Conservation Study has been prepared by Daryl W. Cowell and
Associates Inc., and concludes that no significant landforms occur within the
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area of this site being disturbed by development. The developable area is
located in a restricted portion of the site, which has already been disturbed by
previous construction and contains no slopes greater than 15%. Internal and
external viewscapes of the site involving complex moraine topography are to be
preserved, and the use of permeable paving will limit the extent of
imperviousness across the developable area. The site is located within the
settlement area of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP), which
provides flexibility in the application of the policies governing development in
Landform Conservation Areas. The report provides that the pre-development
form of the portion of the property being developed will pose a minimal
disturbance to the landform character.
PartT II – The Amendment
1. Introduction
All of this part of the document entitled Part II - The Amendment, consisting of the
following text and attached maps, designated as Schedules “A” and “B”, constitutes
Amendment No. 18 to the Official Plan.
2. Details of the Amendment
The Official Plan be and is hereby amended as follows:
Item (1): Schedule ‘H’, Site Specific Policy Areas, being part of the Town of Aurora
Official Plan, is amended by adding Site Specific Policy No. 49 as shown on
Schedule “B” to Official Plan Amendment No. 18, attached hereto and
forming part of this Amendment.
Item (2): Notwithstanding any policies to the contrary of the Yonge Street South
Secondary Plan (OPA 34), the following site specific policy shall apply to the
lands designated as “Cluster Residential Site Specific Policy No. 49” within
the area shown as the Subject Lands on Schedule “A” attached hereto and
forming part of this Amendment:
a) Buildings shall be set back a minimum of 40 metres from the centreline
of Yonge Street;
b) Buildings shall be sited in a manner that provides for a minimum
separation of 20 metres between any Estate Residential designation
and the lot line or limit of any area of private amenity space of any
cluster residential unit;
c) Buildings shall not cover more than 10 per cent of the net lot area of the
Subject Lands;
d) Development of the Subject Lands shall be permitted to occur in
advance of a Block Plan for the area shown as Block ‘D’ on Schedule
“CC” of the Yonge Street South Secondary Plan (OPA 34); and
e) Notwithstanding any policies to the contrary of Appendix A of the Yonge
Street South Secondary Plan (OPA 34), the following special site
specific guidelines apply to the lands designated as “Cluster Residential
– Site Specific Policy No. 49” described as Part of Lot 72, Concession 1
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i) New development shall be set back a minimum of 40 metres from
the centreline of Yonge Street; and
ii) New development avoid all accessory buildings, facilities and
structures, including parking areas, driveways and parallel service
roads within the 40 metre setback.
3. Implementation and Interpretation
This Amendment has been considered in accordance with the provisions of the Official
Plan. The implementation and interpretation of this Amendment shall be in accordance
with the respective policies of the Official Plan, the Town’s Zoning By-law Number
6000-17, as amended, Draft Plan of Subdivision, and related agreements as required.
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
By-law Number XXXX-18
Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6000-17, as amended
(14029 Yonge Street – Dormer Hill Inc.).
Whereas on September 28, 2010, the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
(the “Town”) enacted By-law Number 5285-10, as amended, to adopt the Official Plan
for the Town of Aurora;
And whereas under section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended
(the “Act”), zoning by-laws may be passed by the councils of local municipalities to
prohibit and regulate the use of land, buildings and structures;
And whereas on June 27, 2017, the Council of the Town enacted By-law Number 6000-
17 (the “Zoning By-law”), which Zoning By-law was appealed to the Ontario Municipal
Board (the “OMB”);
And whereas on January 29, 2018, the OMB made an order, in accordance with
subsection 34(31) of the Act, providing that any part of the by-law not in issue in the
appeal shall be deemed to have come into force on the day the by-law was passed;
And whereas the Council of the Town deems it necessary and expedient to further
amend the Zoning By-law;
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby enacts
as follows:
1. That the Zoning By-law be and is hereby amended to replace the “Oak Ridges
Moraine Rural RU-ORM Zone” zoning category applying to the lands shown in
hatching on Schedule “A” attached hereto and forming part of this By-law with
“Detached Fourth Density Residential R4(501) Exception Zone”, “Oak Ridges
Moraine Environmental Protection EP-ORM Zone”, and “Private Open Space O2
Zone”.
2. That the Zoning By-law be and is hereby amended to add the following:
“24.501.1 Residential Permitted Uses
x In accordance with Section 7.1.1 hereof
24.501.2 Residential Zone Requirements
Lot Area (minimum)325.0 m2
Height (maximum)12.0 m
Interior Garage Length (minimum) N/A
Interior Garage Width (minimum) N/A
24.501.3 Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps
The provisions of Section 4.1.5 shall not apply.
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24.501.4 Yard Encroachments Permitted
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.20, the structures listed in the
following table shall be permitted to project into the minimum yards indicated
for the distances specified:
Structure or Feature Applicable Yard Maximum
Encroachment into a
Minimum Yard
Open porches (5.5 m in
height or less)
Front yard 2.5 m
In no case shall be less
than 3.0 m from the front
lot line, 0.6 m from the
interior side lot line, or
2.0 m from the exterior
side lot line
Uncovered terraces and
decks
Rear yard 3.7 m
In no case shall be less
than 3.0 m from the rear
lot line, 0.6 m from the
interior side lot line, or
2.0 m from the exterior
side lot line
Steps, landings All yards 2.0 m
In no case shall be less
than 1.8 m from the front
lot line, 0.3 m from the
interior side lot line, or
2.0 m from the exterior
side lot line
24.501.5 Landform Conservation Area
Notwithstanding any other provisions to the contrary, the net developable area
of the site that is disturbed shall not exceed 30 per cent of the total net site
area.
Notwithstanding any other provisions to the contrary, the net developable area
of the site that has impervious surfaces shall not exceed 15 per cent of the total
net site area.”
3. This By-law shall come into full force subject to compliance with the provisions of
the Planning Act,R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended, and subject to compliance
with such provisions, this By-law will take effect from the date of final passage
hereof.
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 24
th day of July, 2018.
___________________________________
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor
___________________________________
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
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Explanatory Note
Re: By-law Number XXXX-18
By-law Number XXXX-18 has the following purpose and effect:
To amend By-law Number 6000-17, as amended, being the Zoning By-law in effect in
the Town of Aurora, to rezone the subject lands from “Oak Ridges Moraine Rural RU-
ORM Zone” zoning category applying to the lands shown in hatching on Schedule “A”
attached hereto and forming part of this By-law to “Detached Fourth Density Residential
R4(501) Exception Zone”, “Oak Ridges Moraine Environmental Protection EP-ORM
Zone”, and “Private Open Space O2 Zone”.
The zoning amendment will permit the development of the subject lands for 27 single
detached dwelling units on private roads on the lands municipally known as 14029
Yonge Street. Residential development is not currently permitted on site. The zoning
amendment will add by-law exceptions to the lot area, height, garage dimensions,
central air conditioner requirements, permitted yard encroachments, and landform
conservation provisions.
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Schedule “A”
Location:Part of Lot 72, Concession 1, Aurora
Lands rezoned from “Oak Ridges Moraine Rural RU-ORM Zone” to
“Detached Fourth Density Residential R4(501) Exception Zone”, “Oak
Ridges Moraine Environmental Protection EP-ORM Zone”, and “Private
Open Space O2 Zone”.
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
By-law Number XXXX-18
Being a By-law to define the delegation policies and procedures
during the Election Period.
Whereas subsection 23.1(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended
(the “Act”) authorizes a municipality to delegate its powers and duties under the Act or
any other act to a person or body subject to any restrictions set out;
And whereas paragraph 3 of subsection 275(1) of the Act states that the council of a
local municipality shall not take any action described in subsection 275(3) of the Act after
the first day during the election for a new council on which it can be determined that the
new council to take office following the election will have less than three-quarters of the
outgoing members or, if at least three-quarters of the members of the new council will
have been members of the outgoing council, three-quarters of the members of the new
council will not constitute, at a minimum, a majority of the members of the outgoing
council;
And whereas subsection 275(3) of the Act states that the actions referred to in subsection
275(1) of the Act are: (a) the appointment or removal from office of any officer of the
municipality; (b) the hiring or dismissal of any employee of the municipality; (c) the
disposition of any real or personal property of the municipality which has a value
exceeding $50,000 at the time of disposal; and (d) making any expenditures or incurring
any other liability which exceeds $50,000;
And whereas subsection 275(6) of the Act states that nothing in section 275 of the Act
prevents any person or body exercising any authority of a municipality that is delegated
to the person or body prior to nomination day for the election of the new council;
And whereas the Council of the Town deems it necessary and expedient to delegate
authority during the Election Period.
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby enacts
as follows:
1. In this by-law, the following words have the following meanings:
(a) “Act ” means the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended;
(b) “CAO” means the Chief Administrative Officer of the Town or his/her
designate;
(c) “Council” means the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora;
(d) “Election Period” means the period of time in the year of a regular
municipal election starting from Nomination Day and ending on the day that
is the first scheduled General Committee meeting of the next Term of
Council;
(e) “Municipal Elections Act” means the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, S.O.
1996, c. 32, as amended;
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(f) “Nomination Day” means the fourth Friday in July in the year of a regular
election, as defined in section 31 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, being
Friday, July 27, 2018;
(g) “Term” means all the offices to which the Municipal Elections Act applies
and shall begin on December 1, 2018 and end on November 14, 2022, as
defined in subsection 6(1.1) of the Municipal Elections Act;
(h)“Treasurer”means the Treasurer of the Town or his/her designate;and
(i) “Town” means The Corporation of the Town of Aurora.
2. The following authority be and is hereby delegated to the CAO:
(a) the acquisition and disposition of any real or personal property of the
municipality which has a value up to $50,000 at the time of disposal,
including the signing of any and all agreements and ancillary documents
required to give effect to same;
(b) the acquisition and disposition of any real or personal property of the
municipality with a value exceeding $50,000 which has previously been
considered and endorsed by Council, and which in the opinion of the CAO,
furthers the interests of the Town, including the signing of any and all
agreements and ancillary documents required to give effect to same;
(c) authorizing procurement awards, making any expenditures and incurring
any other liability not included in any approved budget, up to $100,000 in
respect of each of any one issue, item or project;
(d) authorizing procurement awards and spending beyond an existing
approved capital budget, to a cumulative total of not more than fifteen
percent (15%) of the last Council approved budget and funding amount for
each such project;
(e) entering into and signing any agreements, which the entering into and
signing thereof is not yet delegated, that in the opinion of the CAO, furthers
the interests of the Town, including any and all documents and ancillary
documents required to give effect to same.
3. The CAO and Treasurer be and are hereby delegated the authority to approve and
execute single or sole source procurement contracts which exceed $100,000.
4. The Treasurer be and is hereby delegated the authority to close completed capital
projects, and return any unspent funding to its original funding sources, subject to
periodic reports of closures and status of remaining capital projects to Council.
5. The Director of Planning and Development Services and the Town Solicitor be and
are hereby delegated the authority to enter into and sign minutes of settlement for
appeals before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in support of Council’s position,
including the signing of any and all documents and ancillary documents required
to give effect to the planning approval.
6. The Chief Administrative Officer shall prepare a summary information report to
Council (as soon as reasonably possible) setting out the details of any action taken
or authority exercised pursuant to this by-law.
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7. This by-law shall take precedence in the case of any conflict or inconsistency with
any other Town by-law, policy or procedure.
8. This by-law shall expire on December 11, 2018.
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 24th day of July, 2018.
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Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor
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Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
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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 5373-11, to prohibit and regulate the sale and setting off of fireworks in the Town of Aurora.
Whereas on November 22, 2011, the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
(the “Town”) enacted By-law Number 5373-11 to prohibit and regulate the sale and
setting off of fireworks;
And whereas the Council of the Town deems it necessary and expedient to amend By-
law Number 5373-11 to provide delegated authority to Town staff for the approval of
setting off fireworks in celebration of events other than Victoria Day and Canada Day;
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby enacts
as follows:
1.Section 1 of By-law Number 5373-11 be and is hereby amended by adding the
following:
“(k) “Applicant” means a person but does not include the Town.”
2.Section 1 of By-law Number 5373-11 be and is hereby amended by adding the
following:
“(l) “Director” means the Director of Corporate Services of the Town, or
her/his designate.”
3.Section 6 (b) iii of By-law Number 5373-11 be and is hereby deleted and
replaced with the following:
“iii. A Permit may only be issued for the purpose of celebrating Victoria Day or
Canada Day. Where an Applicant wishes to celebrate any other event, it
must obtain the approval in writing from the Director prior to the issuance
of a Permit.”
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 24th day of July, 2018.
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Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor
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Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
By-law Number XXXX-18
Being a By-law to regulate vacant buildings
within the Town of Aurora.
Whereas sections 8, 9, and 10 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 as
amended (the “Municipal Act”) provides municipalities with broad powers, including the
ability to pass by-laws that the municipality deems necessary or desirable for municipal
purposes, and, in particular, paragraphs 5, 6, 8, and 10 of subsection 10(2) of the
Municipal Act, 2001, authorize municipalities to pass by-laws respecting the economic,
social, and environmental well-being of the municipality; the health, safety, and well-
being of persons; the protection of persons and property; and structures.
And whereas section 128 of the Municipal Act, provides that a local municipality may
prohibit and regulate with respect to public nuisances, including matters that, in the
opinion of Council, are or could become or cause public nuisances;
And whereas section 425 of the Municipal Act authorizes municipalities to pass by-laws
providing that a person who contravenes a by-law passed by the municipality under the
Municipal Act, 2001 is guilty of an offence;
And whereas the Municipal Act further permits municipalities to establish a system of
fines for offences under a by-law of the municipality passed under that Act;
And whereas the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora (the “Town”) is of
the opinion that vacant buildings that are not secured against unauthorized entry
constitute public nuisances;
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby enacts
as follows:
1. Definitions
1.1 In this by-law, the following words have the following meanings:
(a) "agent" means a person who is authorized to act for another (the agent's
principal) through employment, by contract or apparent authority;
(b) "Building" means a structure occupying an area greater than ten (10)
square metres and consisting of a wall, roof and floor, or a structural
system serving the function thereof, and every part of the structure that is
attached thereto;
(c) "Building Code Act" means the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c.
23, as amended, or successor thereto;
(d) "Council" means the Council of the Town;
(e) "Dangerous Item" means any item or items that may cause harm to
persons or property, and it includes, but is not limited to, combustible
materials and flammable liquids and any hazardous materials;
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(f) "Director" means the Director responsible for the Bylaw Services division
of the Town or his/her designate;
(g) "Dwelling Unit" means one or more rooms used or intended to be used
by one or more persons as a single, independent and separate
housekeeping establishment that is subject to the following conditions:
(i) food preparation and sanitary facilities are provided for the
exclusive use of such person or persons, and
(ii) there is a private entrance to the dwelling unit from the outside of
the building or from a common hallway or stairway inside the
building.
(h) "Fire Official" means any official, marshal, chief, firefighter or inspector
employed by Central York Fire Services authorized to enforce the Fire
Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 4, as amended or
successor legislation thereof, and its associated regulations;
(i)“Heritage Attribute”means as defined in the Town’s Property Standards
By-law, as amended or replaced from time to time;
(j)“Municipal Act”means the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, C.25, as it
may be amended or replaced from time to time
(k) "Municipal Law Enforcement Officer" means any Municipal
Enforcement Officer appointed by Council for the purposes of
administering and enforcing Town by-laws;
(l) "Occupancy" means the use or intended use of a building or part of a
building for the shelter or support of persons, animals or property;
(m) "Owner" means, with respect to a building the registered owner of the
land on which the building is located or, if the building is owned separately
from the land on which the building is located, the owner of the building;
(n) "Person" means a human person and also includes an individual, firm,
corporation, association or partnership;
(o)“Property”means a property, lot or parcel of land described in a deed or
other document legally capable of conveying land or shown as a lot or
block on a registered plan of subdivision;
(p) “Public Authority” means the Government of Canada, the Province of
Ontario, the Town, The Regional Municipality of York, the Lake Simcoe
Region Conservation Authority and the Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority and includes any commission, committee, school board,
department or agency of the aforementioned entities;
(q) “Qualified Person” means a person who holds a license, limited license
or temporary license under the Professional Engineers Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c. P.28, as it may be amended from time to time, and/or any person or
entity approved by the Director;
(r) "Report" means a document provided by a Qualified Person that is in a
format and to the satisfaction of the Town;
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(s) "Town" means The Corporation of the Town of Aurora;
(t) "Vacant Building" means any Building that is or appears to be vacant,
partially vacant, or unoccupied, or that, by reason of its unfinished or
dilapidated condition appears to be in a state such that there is little or no
control over unauthorized entry, but does not include:
(i) a dwelling unit occupied by the Owner on a seasonal basis but
otherwise maintained throughout the year and kept compliant with all
applicable statutes, regulations and Town by-laws, including the
Property Standards By-law, as amended or replaced from time to
time;
(ii) a detached Building or structure which is naturally and normally
incidental, subordinate, and devoted to another Building located on
the same Property that is, or appears to be, occupied;
(iii) a Building that is owned by a Public Authority.
2. Interpretation
2.1 Undefined words shall have their natural and ordinary meaning.
2.2 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.
2.3 Where there is a conflict of the provisions between this by-law and any other by-
laws of the Town with respect to regulation and registration of vacant buildings,
the provisions of this by-law shall prevail.
3. Administration of this by-law
3.1 The Director is responsible for administering this by-law and shall be delegated
the authority to:
(a) receive applications and fees established under this by-law;
(b) enter into agreements on behalf of the Town pursuant to this by-law;
(c) prescribe the format and content of any forms or other documents required
under this by-law; and
(d) request information and impose conditions on registrations in accordance
with this by-law.
3.2 The Director and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers of the Town are hereby
delegated the authority to enforce this by-law, including the authority to conduct
inspections pursuant to this by-law, the Municipal Act, as amended, and any
other enacted applicable by-law or legislation.
3.3 The Director is authorized to delegate responsibilities for the administration and
enforcement of this by-law to any Town staff or external third parties deemed to
be qualified and appropriate by the Director for such purposes.
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4. Application, Exemptions and Presumptions
4.1 Except as otherwise provided in this by-law, the provisions of this by-law apply to
all buildings within the boundaries of the Town of Aurora.
4.2 Nothing in this by-law shall be deemed to grant relief from the requirements of
any other Town by-law, the Building Code Act, 1992, the Building Code, the Fire
Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, or the Fire Code, all as amended or
successor legislation thereof.
4.3 The provisions of this by-law do not apply to:
(a) a building, except a dwelling unit, on a property used as a farm;
(b) a building under construction with an open or active building permit; or
(c) a building that is owned by a Public Authority.
4.4 Notwithstanding subsection 1.1, a Building shall be deemed to be a Vacant
Building where the Owner applies for, or receives, a vacant unit rebate pursuant
to the Municipal Act with respect to the entire Building.
4.5 A Building shall be presumed to be vacant for ninety (90) days if, based on visual
inspections of the exterior over that period,
(a) it appears to be vacant, partially vacant, or unoccupied, or
(b) by reason of its unfinished or dilapidated condition appears to be in a state
such that there is little or no control over unauthorized entry,
notwithstanding any intermittent or temporary periods of vacancy or occupancy
within that inspection period. This presumption may be rebutted by evidence to
the contrary on a balance of probabilities.
4.6 An Owner of a Building or the land on which a Building is located shall be
presumed to have carried out, caused or permitted a Building to become a
Vacant Building, which presumption may be rebutted by evidence to the contrary
on a balance of probabilities.
5. Duties of Owners
5.1 Every Owner of a Building that is, or is deemed or presumed to be, a Vacant
Building for a period of ninety (90) days or more, shall register such a Building
with the Town pursuant to this by-law.
5.2 Every Owner of a Vacant Building shall:
(a) ensure that the Vacant Building and the Property on which the Vacant
Building is located, including any other Buildings or structures on such
Property, are maintained and comply with all applicable statutes,
regulations and Town by-laws, including the Property Standards By-law,
as amended or replaced from time to time;
(b) if applicable, ensure the building’s Heritage Attributes are maintained;
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(c) maintain liability insurance on the vacant building; and
(d) effectively prevent the entrance of all unauthorized persons into the
Vacant Building.
5.3 Every Owner of a Vacant Building shall provide a Report when requested by the
Director, a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer or a Fire Official.
5.4 Every Owner shall ensure the information provided on a Vacant Building
registration or required by the Director, a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer or a
Fire Official is complete and accurate.
6. Registration of Vacant Buildings
6.1 To register a Vacant Building or to renew a registration, the Owner shall:
(a) complete and submit an application for registration provided by the Town
for each Vacant Building, and such application shall include the following:
(i) address of the Building;
(ii) name, address and current telephone number of the Owner;
(iii) secondary contact information of a person who is able to attend
the Vacant Building in person within forty-eight (48) hours’
notice;
(iv) the date the Building is expected to be occupied;
(v) a Report dated within fifteen (15) days of the application date;
(vi) contact information of a person or company responsible for
maintenance of the property on which the Vacant Building is
located and a schedule of intended maintenance activities;
(vii) certificate of insurance showing coverage of the Vacant
Building; and
(viii) statutory declaration in a form prescribed by the Director.
(b) provide to the Town an inventory of any Dangerous Item(s) stored on site;
(c) upon request by the Town, provide a floor plan of the Building;
(d) submit the registration or renewal fee at the time of the application; and
(e) provide any other information requested by the Director.
6.2 An Owner must update a registration of a Vacant Building within fifteen (15) days
of any change to the information required in accordance with Section 6.1.
6.3 Registration of a Vacant Building is non-transferrable and in case of a transfer of
ownership of a Vacant Building, the new Owner of the Building shall register it as
a Vacant Building within fifteen (15) days of the transfer of ownership.
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6.4 Registration and other fees under this by-law shall be as set out in Schedule “A”
of this by-law. Any fees pursuant to this by-law are non-refundable.
6.5 The Owner of a Vacant Building shall post, or cause to be posted, an emergency
contact sign in a prominent place in/at the front lobby or entrance of such a
building. The following shall apply to such a sign:
(a) the sign shall be maintained and visible throughout the time that the
building is a Vacant Building;
(b) the sign shall indicate, in lettering not less than 12.7 millimetres in height,
the current name and telephone number of the owner, manager or other
person responsible for the property and, if different from aforementioned,
the name and telephone number of an authorized person to be contacted
in the case on a twenty-four-hour (24) basis in case of an emergency;
(c) the telephone numbers listed on the sign shall be numbers that do not
require the caller to incur any charges beyond the user’s standard
telephone service subscription fee;
(d) any change in the information displayed on the sign shall be revised to
reflect such a change within one (1) week of the change.
6.6 Every registration of a Vacant Building expires:
(a) on the one year anniversary date of the date on which it is issued;
(b) when the registration is revoked under this by-law;
(c) when the Vacant Building is sold or otherwise transferred to a new owner;
or
(d) when the subject Building has been granted re-occupancy pursuant to this
by-law.
6.7 Where a Property contains more than one Vacant Building, the Owner shall
register each Vacant Building as required under this by-law.
6.8 The Director may revoke a registration of a Vacant Building under this by-law if it
was based on mistaken, false or incorrect information.
7. Re-Occupancy
7.1 An Owner intending to occupy a Vacant Building, prior to occupying such a
Building, shall:
(a) notify the Town of the intention to occupy at least ten (10) days before the
intended date of occupancy;
(b) schedule an inspection, pay the Re-Occupancy Inspection Fee as set out
in Schedule A and complete a re-occupancy inspection by the Town to
ensure compliance with this by-law and all relevant Town by-laws within
ten (10) days before the intended date of occupancy;
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(c) provide any documents or reports requested by the Town; and
(d) obtain approval from the Town for occupancy.
7.2 For the purposes of conducting an inspection and considering whether approval
for occupancy of a Vacant Building should be granted by the Town under
subsection 7.1, the Town may:
(a) require a Report to be provided to the satisfaction of the Director prior to
occupancy,
(b) require that work be done prior to occupancy to bring the Building to a safe
condition and into compliance with Town by-laws,
(c) require that approval for occupation be provided by a Fire Official prior to
occupation.
7.3 Any inspection or approval for occupancy by the Town does not relieve the
Owner of a Building from ensuing compliance with the requirements of any other
Town by-laws, the Building Code Act, 1992, the Building Code, the Fire
Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, or the Fire Code, all as amended or
successor legislation thereof, or any civil liability or responsibility over the
Building or the associated property. Notwithstanding any approval of occupancy
granted by the Town, Owners of Buildings are responsible for ensuring and
satisfying themselves, prior to occupancy, that occupation of a Building is safe
and not in violation of any applicable law.
8. Power of Entry, Inspections, Prohibitions
8.1 The Town may at any reasonable time enter upon any land for the purpose of
carrying out an inspection to determine whether the following are being complied
with:
(a) this by-law;
(b) any direction or order under this by-law;
(c) any condition on a registration issued under this by-law; or
(d) an order issued under section 431 of the Municipal Act.
8.2 Where an inspection is conducted pursuant to this section, the Town may:
(a) require the production for inspection of documents or things relevant to the
inspection;
(b) inspect and remove documents or things relevant to the inspection for the
purpose of making copies and extracts;
(c) require information from any person concerning a matter related to the
inspection; and
(d) alone or in conjunction with a person possessing special or expert
knowledge, make examinations or take tests, samples or photographs
necessary for the purpose of the inspection.
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8.3 No person shall hinder or obstruct or attempt to hinder or obstruct the Town, its
employees, officers or agents from carrying out any powers or duties under this
by-law.
8.4 No person shall contravene any order or direction issued by the Town pursuant
to this by-law or the Municipal Act.
8.5 Where an authorized officer has reasonable grounds to believe that an offence
has been committed by any person, the authorized officer may require the name,
address and proof of identity of that person, and the person shall supply the
required information.
8.6 No person shall decline or neglect to give, produce or deliver any access,
information, document or other thing that is requested by the Town pursuant to
this by-law.
8.7 No person shall knowingly make, participate in, assent to or acquiesce in the
provision of false information in a statement, affidavit, application or other
document prepared, submitted or filed under this by-law.
9. Order
9.1 Where the Director or any Municipal Law Enforcement Officer is satisfied that a
contravention of this by-law has occurred, such Director or Municipal Law
Enforcement Officer may make an order requiring that the person who caused or
permitted such contravention, or the owner or occupier of the land on which the
contravention occurred, to discontinue the contravening activity and/or to do work
to correct the contravention.
9.2 An order pursuant to subsection 9.1 shall set out the following:
(i) the municipal address and/or the legal description of the land or premises
on which the contravention occurred;
(ii)reasonable particulars of the contravention;
(iii) what is required of the person subject to the order;
(iv)the date by which there must be compliance with the order and/or, if any
work is ordered, the date by which any such work must be done;
(v) if any work is required to be done, a statement that if such work is not
done in compliance with the order and within a specified time period, the
Town will have the work done at the expense of the person directed or
required to do it; and
(vi)information regarding the Town's contact person.
9.3 An order pursuant to subsection 9.1 shall be deemed to have been received
upon:
(i) personal service of the order to the person being served;
(ii) the day after posting a copy of the order on the land on which the
contravention took place; or
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(iii) the fifth (5
th) day after the order is sent by registered mail to the last known
address of the owner of the land on which the contravention took place or
the last known address of any other person in contravention of this by-law.
10. Remedial Action and Cost Recovery
10.1 Wherever this by-law or an order issued under this by-law directs or requires any
matter or thing to be done by any person within a specified time period, in default
of it being done by the person directed or required to do it, the action may be
taken under the direction of the Director or a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
at that person’s expense and the Town may recover the costs incurred through a
legal action or by recovering the costs in the same manner as taxes.
10.2 For the purposes of taking remedial action under subsection 10.1, the Town, its
staff and/or its agents may enter, at any reasonable time, upon any lands on
which a default to carry out a required thing or matter occurred.
10.3 When the Town attends a property to conduct an inspection pursuant to this by-
law, the Town may charge the Owner of such property an Inspection Fee as set
out in Schedule A.
11. Offence
11.1 Every person who contravenes any provision of this by-law is guilty of an offence
and on conviction is liable to a fine as provided for in the Provincial Offences Act
R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 33.
11.2 Pursuant to subsection 429(2) of the Municipal Act, all contraventions of this by-
law or orders issued under this by-law are designated as multiple offences and
continuing offences. A multiple offence is an offence in respect of two (2) or more
acts or omissions each of which separately constitutes an offence and is a
contravention of the same provision of this by-law.
11.3 In addition to fines under this section, a person convicted of an offence under this
by-law may be liable to a special fine in the amount of the economic advantage
or gain that such a person obtained from the contravention of this by-law.
12. Indemnity
12.1 An Owner of a Vacant Building, regardless of whether compliant with the
provisions of this by-law, shall be deemed to undertake to, and shall, save
harmless and indemnify the Town, its officers, employees, servants or agents
from any claims associated with any injury, loss or damage to any person or
property, that occurs within a Vacant Building or as a result of a Building being a
Vacant Building.
13. General Provisions
13.1 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
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.
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13.2 The following Schedules attached to this by-law form and are part of this by-law;
(a) Schedule “A” Fees.
13.3 This by-law shall be referred to as the “Vacant Building Registry By-law”.
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 24th day of July, 2018.
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Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor
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Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
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Schedule “A” – Fees
Zoning Designation to be determined as per The Zoning By-law of the Town of Aurora
1. Vacant Building Initial Registration Fees
Buildings on a Property Zoned as Residential $175.00
Buildings on a Property Zoned as Commercial $200.00
Buildings on a Property Zoned as Institutional $200.00
Buildings on a Property Zoned as Industrial $200.00
Buildings on a Property Zoned as Promenade $200.00
2. Vacant Building Renewal Registration Fees
Buildings on a Property Zoned as Residential $250.00
Buildings on a Property Zoned as Commercial $300.00
Buildings on a Property Zoned as Institutional $300.00
Buildings on a Property Zoned as Industrial $300.00
Buildings on a Property Zoned as Promenade $300.00
3. Inspection Fees
Inspection Fee (per hour)$110.00
Re-Occupancy Inspection Fee $50.00
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
By-law Number XXXX-18
Being a By-law to appoint employees of Private Parking Control &
Traffic Services as Municipal By-law Enforcement Officers.
Whereas Private Parking Control & Traffic Services (the “Company”) has requested
that certain employees of the Company be appointed by The Corporation of the Town
of Aurora (the “Town”) as Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of
enforcing municipal parking by-laws on private property as enacted under section 100
of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended;
And whereas section 100 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended,
provides that a local municipality may, in respect of land not owned or occupied by the
municipality that is used as a parking lot, regulate or prohibit the parking or leaving of
motor vehicles on that land without the consent of the owner of the land or regulate or
prohibit traffic on that land if a sign is erected at each entrance to the land clearly
indicating the regulation or prohibition;
And whereas By-law Number 4574-04.T, as amended, (the “By-law”) has been
enacted by the Town under section 100 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as
amended, to provide for the regulation and enforcement of parking on private lands;
And whereas section 15 of the Police Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 15, as
amended, provides that a municipal council may appoint persons to enforce the by-laws
of a municipality, and that Municipal Law Enforcement Officers are peace officers for
the purposes of enforcing municipal by-laws;
And whereas all Municipal Law Enforcement Officers are Provincial Offences Officers
under the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33, as amended;
And whereas the Council of the Town, in its September 13, 2011 Council Meeting,
authorized the Town to enter into agreements with third parties with respect to
enforcement of the By-law on private properties;
And whereas the Company entered into an agreement with the Town on July 17, 2018,
with respect to the enforcement of parking on private property (the “Agreement”);
And whereas the Council of the Town deems it necessary to appoint certain
employees of the Company as Municipal Law Enforcement Officers;
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby enacts
as follows:
1. Those persons listed in Schedule “A” to this By-law be and are hereby appointed
as Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the Town for the purpose of enforcing
parking provisions of the By-law on private property.
2. The persons appointed as Municipal Law Enforcement Officers listed in
Schedule “A” of this By-law are designated by the Town to act as Provincial
Offences Officers in accordance with any specific or general directive of the
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
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Solicitor General of Ontario in effect from time to time relating to the power of
municipal agents to act as Provincial Offences Officers.
3. The Town Clerk be and is hereby authorized to issue a certificate of appointment
bearing his/her signature or facsimile thereof to the Municipal Law Enforcement
Officers appointed by this By-law.
4. The authority to exercise any powers pursuant to this By-law as a Municipal Law
Enforcement Officer, Provincial Offences Officer or a peace officer be limited to
the locations on the list of private parking lot locations provided by the Company
and approved in writing by the Town’s Director of Building & By-law Services or
his/her designate (the “Director”) pursuant to the Agreement.
5. The appointment and authority to exercise any powers pursuant to this By-law as
a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, Provincial Offences Officer or a peace
officer by any person listed in Schedule “A” is conditional on:
(a) the Company having a current, valid and existing Agreement with the
Town; and
(b) the person or persons appointed under this By-law being employed by the
Company and are not under suspension by the Company.
6. The Director shall have the authority to temporarily suspend the application of
this By-law to any or all persons listed in Schedule “A” for a period of not more
than sixty (60) days, during which period any powers granted by this By-law to
the person or persons under suspension shall be void and without effect, if it is
reasonably believed by the Director that the person, or persons, subject to the
suspension has acted, or is acting, in violation of any terms of the Agreement,
Town policies or procedures, or provincial directives.
7. When acting within the delegated authority as set out in section 6 of this By-law,
the Director shall not be required to report any temporary suspensions of less
than sixty (60) days to the Council of the Town.
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 24th day of July, 2018.
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Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor
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Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
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Schedule “A”
Municipal Law Enforcement Officers
Private Parking Control & Traffic Services
Douglas J. Claughton
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
By-law Number XXXX-18
Being a By-law to appoint employees of Municipal Law Enforcement
Corp., as Municipal By-law Enforcement Officers.
Whereas Municipal Law Enforcement Corp. (the “Company”) has requested that certain
employees of the Company be appointed by The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
(the “Town”) as Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of enforcing
municipal parking by-laws on private property as enacted under section 100 of the
Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended;
And whereas section 100 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended,
provides that a local municipality may, in respect of land not owned or occupied by the
municipality that is used as a parking lot, regulate or prohibit the parking or leaving of
motor vehicles on that land without the consent of the owner of the land or regulate or
prohibit traffic on that land if a sign is erected at each entrance to the land clearly
indicating the regulation or prohibition;
And whereas By-law Number 4574-04.T, as amended, (the “By-law”) has been
enacted by the Town under section 100 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as
amended, to provide for the regulation and enforcement of parking on private lands;
And whereas section 15 of the Police Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 15, as
amended, provides that a municipal council may appoint persons to enforce the by-laws
of a municipality, and that Municipal Law Enforcement Officers are peace officers for
the purposes of enforcing municipal by-laws;
And whereas all Municipal Law Enforcement Officers are Provincial Offences Officers
under the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33, as amended;
And whereas the Council of the Town, in its September 13, 2011 Council Meeting,
authorized the Town to enter into agreements with third parties with respect to
enforcement of the By-law on private properties;
And whereas the Company entered into an agreement with the Town on July 17, 2018,
with respect to the enforcement of parking on private property (the “Agreement”);
And whereas the Council of the Town deems it necessary to appoint certain
employees of the Company as Municipal Law Enforcement Officers;
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby enacts
as follows:
1. Those persons listed in Schedule “A” to this By-law be and are hereby appointed
as Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the Town for the purpose of enforcing
parking provisions of the By-law on private property.
2. The persons appointed as Municipal Law Enforcement Officers listed in
Schedule “A” of this By-law are designated by the Town to act as Provincial
Offences Officers in accordance with any specific or general directive of the
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
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Page 1 of 3
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Solicitor General of Ontario in effect from time to time relating to the power of
municipal agents to act as Provincial Offences Officers.
3. The Town Clerk be and is hereby authorized to issue a certificate of appointment
bearing his/her signature or facsimile thereof to the Municipal Law Enforcement
Officers appointed by this By-law.
4. The authority to exercise any powers pursuant to this By-law as a Municipal Law
Enforcement Officer, Provincial Offences Officer or a peace officer be limited to
the locations on the list of private parking lot locations provided by the Company
and approved in writing by the Town’s Director of Building & By-law Services or
his/her designate (the “Director”) pursuant to the Agreement.
5. The appointment and authority to exercise any powers pursuant to this By-law as
a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, Provincial Offences Officer or a peace
officer by any person listed in Schedule “A” is conditional on:
(a) the Company having a current, valid and existing Agreement with the
Town; and
(b) the person or persons appointed under this By-law being employed by the
Company and are not under suspension by the Company.
6. The Director shall have the authority to temporarily suspend the application of
this By-law to any or all persons listed in Schedule “A” for a period of not more
than sixty (60) days, during which period any powers granted by this By-law to
the person or persons under suspension shall be void and without effect, if it is
reasonably believed by the Director that the person, or persons, subject to the
suspension has acted, or is acting, in violation of any terms of the Agreement,
Town policies or procedures, or provincial directives.
7. When acting within the delegated authority as set out in section 6 of this By-law,
the Director shall not be required to report any temporary suspensions of less
than sixty (60) days to the Council of the Town.
8. By-law Numbers 5892-16 and 5945-17 be and are hereby repealed.
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 24th day of July, 2018.
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Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor
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Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
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Schedule “A”
Municipal Law Enforcement Officers
Municipal Law Enforcement Corp.
Abdul Aziz Mohamed Abdul Azeem
Richard David Chapman
Shawn C Frigault
Christian Sensicle
Simran Singh
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Tuesday, July 24, 2018
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
By-law Number XXXX-18
Being a By-law to appoint Municipal By-law Enforcement Officers and
Property Standards Officers for The Corporation of the Town of Aurora.
Whereas subsection 15(1) of the Police Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.15, as amended
(the “Police Services Act”), states that a municipal council may appoint persons to enforce
the by-laws of the municipality;
And whereas subsection 15(2) of the Police Services Act states that municipal law
enforcement officers are peace officers for the purpose of enforcing municipal by-laws;
And whereas the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23, as amended, provides that the
council of a municipality may pass by-laws prescribing standards for the maintenance and
occupancy of property, and may assign to officers the responsibility of administering and
enforcing by-laws passed under section 15.1 of that Act;
And whereas subsection 1(3) of the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33, as
amended, states that a minister of the Crown may designate in writing any person or class of
persons as a provincial offences officer for the purposes of all or any class of offences;
And whereas the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora (the “Town”) deems it
necessary and expedient to appoint certain employees as Municipal Law Enforcement
Officers, and certain employees as Property Standards Officers;
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby enacts as
follows:
1.Those persons listed on Schedule “A” – Municipal Law Enforcement Officers to this
By-law be and are appointed as Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the Town.
2. Those persons appointed as Municipal Law Enforcement Officers are designated by
the Town to act as Provincial Offences Officers in accordance with any specific or
general directive of the Solicitor General for Ontario in effect from time to time relating
to the power of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers to act as Provincial Offences
Officers.
3. Those persons listed on Schedule “B” – Property Standards Officers to this By-law be
and are appointed as Property Standards Officers for the Town.
4. The Town Clerk be and is hereby authorized to issue a certificate of appointment
bearing his/her signature or facsimile thereof to the Officers appointed by this By-law.
5. By-law Number 6078-18 be and is hereby repealed.
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 24th day of July, 2018.
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Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor
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Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
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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
Heather Green, By-law Enforcement Officer
Milad Hamzavi, Parking Control Officer
Scott Laugalys, Parking Control Officer
Tom Mason, Parking Control Officer
Darren Nicholson, Parking Control Officer
Eric Schafranek, By-law Enforcement Officer
Michelle Wacker, By-law Enforcement Officer
Alexander Wray, Manager, By-law Services
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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, July 24, 2018
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The Corporation of The Town of Aurora By-law Number XXXX-18 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from a Council Meeting on July 24, 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 July 24, 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 24th day of July, 2018.
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Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor
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Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
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