AGENDA - Council - 20190528
Council
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
7 p.m.
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Public Release
May 23, 2019
Town of Aurora
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
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) Susan Mullin and Brian North, Southlake Regional Health Care
Foundation
Re: Presentation of the Run for Southlake Mayor’s Cup
(b) Michele Boyer and Raymond Noble, Aurora Lawn Bowling Club
Re: Aurora Lawn Bowling Club Update
(c) Stephen Forsey, Aurora Sports Hall of Fame (ASHOF)
Re: ASHOF Inductees for 2019
4. Delegations
5. Consent Agenda
Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine or no longer require
further discussion, and are enacted in one motion. The exception to this rule is that
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a Member may request for one or more items to be removed from the Consent
Agenda for separate discussion and action.
Recommended:
That the following Consent Agenda Items, C1 to C4 inclusive, be approved:
C1. Council Meeting Minutes of May 14 , 2019
Recommended:
1.That the Council Meeting minutes of May 14, 2019, be adopted as
printed and circulated.
C2. Council Closed Session Minutes of May 7, 2019
(confidential attachment)
Recommended:
1. That the Council Closed Session minutes of May 7, 2019, be adopted
as printed and circulated.
C3. Council Closed Session Public Minutes of May 7, 2019
Recommended:
1. That the Council Closed Session Public minutes of May 7, 2019, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
C4. Council Workshop Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2019
Recommended:
1.That the Council Workshop Meeting minutes of May 13, 2019, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
6.Standing Committee Reports
S1. General Committee Meeting Report of May 21, 2019
Recommended:
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1. That the General Committee meeting report of May 21, 2019, be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee approved.
7. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
8. Motions
(a) Councillor Gaertner
Re: Stable Neighbourhoods Study Methodology
9. Regional Report
10. New Business
11. Public Service Announcements
12. By-laws
Recommended:
That the following by-laws be enacted:
(a) By-law Number XXXX-19 Being a By-law to designate a property to be of
cultural heritage value or interest (De La Salle College and Pine Ridge Trail
(Monk’s Walk) – 50-100 Bloomington Road West).
(Heritage Advisory Committee Report No. HAC18-013, Sep. 5/18)
(b) By-law Number XXXX-19 Being a By-law to levy a Special Charge upon
Relatable Property in the Aurora Business Improvement Area.
(General Committee Report No. PDS19-040, May. 21/19)
(c) By-law Number XXXX-19 Being a By-law to set and levy the rates of Taxation
for the taxation year 2019.
13. Closed Session
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14. Confirming By-law
Recommended:
That the following confirming by-law be enacted:
By-law Number XXXX-19 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council
Resulting from a Council Meeting on May 28, 2019.
15. Adjournment
Town of Aurora
Council Meeting Minutes
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Attendance
Council Members Mayor Mrakas in the Chair; Councillors Gaertner (arrived 7:01
p.m.), Gilliland, Humfryes, Kim, and Thompson
Members Absent Councillor Gallo
Other Attendees Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, Robin McDougall,
Director of Community Services, Techa van Leeuwen, Director of
Corporate Services, Jason Gaertner, Acting Director of Financial
Services, Allan Downey, Director of Operations, David Waters,
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 Coordinator
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
Mayor Mrakas relinquished the Chair to Deputy Mayor Kim at 7:36 p.m. during the
consideration of Motion (a) and resumed the Chair at 7:58 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, with the following additions,
be approved:
• Motion (a) Mayor Mrakas; Re: Response to Bill 108, the More Homes, More
Choice Act
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• Motion (b) Councillor Gilliland; Re: Community Advisory Committee
Appointment
On a two-thirds vote the motion
Carried
2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50.
3. Community Presentations
(a) Leslie Yeates, Canadian Cancer Society – Relay for Life Committee
Re: Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life
On a motion by Councillor Gilliland seconded by Councillor Humfryes, additional time
was granted for the presentation.
Newmarket Councillor Bob Kwapis addressed Council to promote the Relay
for Life in Newmarket fundraising event being held on Friday, June 21, 2019,
from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Pickering College. He encouraged the Town and all
neighbouring municipalities to participate in and further promote the event.
Ms. Yeates, Co-Chair of the Relay for Life in Newmarket organizing
committee, presented an overview of the event, including its purpose and
impact on the local community.
Mr. John Dowson, cancer survivor and resident of Newmarket, spoke to his
personal experiences with cancer and the Relay for Life event, and shared the
benefits of preventive procedures and early detection.
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the presentation be received for information.
Carried
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4. Delegations
None
5. Consent Agenda
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the following Consent Agenda items, C1 to C3 inclusive, be approved:
C1. Council Meeting Minutes of April 23, 2019
1. That the Council meeting minutes of April 23, 2019, be adopted as
printed and circulated.
C2. Council Closed Session Minutes of April 16, 2019
1. That the Council Closed Session minutes of April 16, 2019, be adopted
as printed and circulated.
C3. Council Closed Session Public Minutes of April 16, 2019
1. That the Council Closed Session Public minutes of April 16, 2019, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried
6. Standing Committee Reports
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the following Standing Committee Report, Item S1, be received and the
recommendations carried by the Committee approved, with the exception of sub-
items R1, R7, and R8, which were discussed and voted on separately as recorded
below:
S1. General Committee Meeting Report of May 7, 2019
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(C1) FS19-015 – 2018 Year End Investment Report
1. That Report No. FS19-015 be received for information.
Carried
(C2) FS19-016 – 2018 Development Charges Reserve Funds Statement
1. That Report No. FS19-016 be received for information.
Carried
(C3) PDS19-031 – Planning Application Status List
1. That Report No. PDS19-031 be received for information.
Carried
(C4) Memorandum from Councillor Gaertner
Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board Meeting
Highlights of March 22, 2019
1. That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of March 22,
2019, be received for information.
Carried
(A1) Governance Review Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Minutes of April 1,
2019
1. That the Governance Review Ad Hoc Committee meeting minutes
of April 1, 2019, be received for information.
Carried
(A2 ) Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes of April 8, 2019
1. That the Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee
meeting minutes of April 8, 2019, be received for information.
Carried
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(A3) Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 3, 2019
1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of April
3, 2019, be received for information.
Carried
(R1) CS19-018 – Electoral System Review
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
1. That Report No. CS19-018 be received; and
2. That Capital Project No. 13025 – Electoral System Review be
approved; and
3. That a total budget of $60,000 be approved for Capital Project No.
13025 – Electoral System Review to be funded from the Studies
and Other Capital Reserve Fund.
Amendment
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the main motion be amended by adding the following clause:
That Council endorse, in principle, the electing of all Aurora
councillors, other than the Mayor, by ward vote instead of general
Town-wide vote.
Carried
Main motion as amended
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
1. That Report No. CS19-018 be received; and
2. That Capital Project No. 13025 – Electoral System Review be
approved; and
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3. That a total budget of $60,000 be approved for Capital Project No.
13025 – Electoral System Review to be funded from the Studies
and Other Capital Reserve Fund; and
4. That Council endorse, in principle, the electing of all Aurora
councillors, other than the Mayor, by ward vote instead of
general Town-wide vote.
Carried as amended
(R2) FS19-018 – Capital Close Report as of December 31, 2018
1. That Report No. FS19-018 be referred to the Finance Advisory
Committee.
Carried
(R3) CS19-019 – Animal Services By-law
1. That Report No. CS19-019 be received; and
2. That a by-law be enacted to repeal Animal Control By-law No.
6027-17 and replace it with an Animal Services By-law.
Carried
(R4) CMS19-011 – Aurora Sports Hall of Fame Expansion at Stronach
Aurora Recreation Complex
1. That Report No. CMS19-011 be received; and
2. That this report satisfy Council’s conditional budget approval for
Capital Project No. 74017 – Aurora Sports Hall of Fame, in the
amount of $26,500.
Carried
(R5) CMS19-012 – Pine Tree Potters Guild – Lease Agreement
1. That Report No. CMS19-012 be received; and
2. That the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute an
agreement to extend the current lease for a three (3) year period
and to amend the notice period to six (6) months, including any and
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all documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to
same.
Carried
(R6) OPS19-010 – Renaming of Park
1. That Report No. OPS19-010 be received; and
2. That the renaming of the “Richard and Sandra Gladden Parkette” to
the “Thorne Family Parkette” be approved.
Carried
(R7) PDS19-032 – Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora
Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or
Interest, 97 Wellington Street East
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
1. That Report No. PDS19-032 be received; and
2. That the following recommendations be approved:
(a) That the property located at 97 Wellington Street East be
removed from the Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural
Heritage Value or Interest; and
(b) That as a condition of demolition permit issuance, the owner, at
their expense, salvage and store the north elevation stained
glass window and all woodwork from the main interior staircase
from the ground to the upper floors for future re-use in any
development on site; and
(c) That as a condition of a future Site Plan Application, and prior to
the issuance of a Building Permit for any new development on
site, building elevations be subject to Planning Staff review or
review by the Design Review Panel to ensure that the design of
any replacement building is done sympathetically.
Carried
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(R8) PDS19-033 – Request to Remove a Property from the Aurora
Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or
Interest, 1625-1675 St. John’s Sideroad
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
1. That Report No. PDS19-033 be received; and
2. That the following recommendations be approved:
(a) That the entire property located at 1625-1675 St. John’s
Sideroad be removed from the Aurora Register of Properties of
Cultural Heritage Value or Interest; and
(b) That as a condition of a future Draft Plan of Subdivision for the
proposed Business Park, the owner, at their expense, be
required to name future streets and erect a heritage plaque
commemorating the equestrian history of the property to the
satisfaction of the Town; and
(c) That as a condition of a future Draft Plan of Subdivision for the
proposed Business Park, the owner, at their expense, prepare a
Views Study to evaluate the potential for retaining any
landscape sightlines present on the site; and
(d) That as a condition of a future Draft Plan of Subdivision for the
proposed Business Park, the owner provide a contribution to
the Heritage Reserve Fund at an amount to be determined by
Staff; and
(e) That as a condition of demolition permit issuance, the owner, at
their expense, salvage and store the fieldstones from the
foundation of the late 19th century barn for future re-use in the
Town or as part of the future development on-site.
Carried
7. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
None
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8. Motions
(a) Mayor Mrakas
Re: Response to Bill 108, the More Homes, More Choice Act
Moved by Mayor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
Whereas the legislation that abolished the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) and
replaced it with the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) received
unanimous, all-party support; and
Whereas all parties recognized that local governments should have the
authority to uphold their provincially-approved Official Plans, to uphold their
community-driven planning; and
Whereas Bill 108 will once again allow an unelected, unaccountable body to
make decisions on how our communities evolve and grow; and
Whereas on August 21, 2018, Minister Clark once again signed the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Association of Municipalities
of Ontario and entered into “...a legally binding agreement recognizing Ontario
Municipalities as a mature, accountable order of government.”; and
Whereas this MOU is “enshrined in law as part of the Municipal Act” and
recognizes that as “...public policy issues are complex and thus require
coordinated responses...the Province endorses the principle of regular
consultation between Ontario and municipalities in relation to matters of
mutual interest”; and
Whereas by signing this agreement, the Province made “...a commitment to
cooperating with its municipal governments in considering new legislation or
regulations that will have a municipal impact”; and
Whereas Bill 108 will impact 15 different Acts: Cannabis Control Act, 2017;
Conservation Authorities Act; Development Charges Act; Education Act;
Endangered Species Act, 2007; Environmental Assessment Act;
Environmental Protection Act; Labour Relations Act, 1995; Local Planning
Appeal Tribunal Act, 2017; Municipal Act, 2001; Occupational Health and
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Safety Act; Ontario Heritage Act; Ontario Water Resources Act; Planning Act;
and Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997;
1. Now Therefore Be it Hereby Resolved That the Town of Aurora oppose Bill
108, which in its current state will have negative consequences on
community building and proper planning; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That the Town of Aurora call upon the Government
of Ontario to halt the legislative advancement of Bill 108 to enable fulsome
consultation with Municipalities to ensure that its objectives for sound
decision-making for housing growth that meets local needs will be
reasonably achieved; and
3. Be It Further Resolved That a copy of this Motion be sent to the
Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, The Honourable Christine
Elliott, Deputy Premier, The Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing, Andrea Horwath, Leader of the New Democratic
Party, and all MPPs in the Province of Ontario; and
4. Be It Further Resolved That a copy of this Motion be sent to the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and all Ontario
municipalities for their consideration.
Carried
(b) Councillor Gilliland
Re: Community Advisory Committee Appointment
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
Whereas the Town accepted the resignation of a member of the Community
Advisory Committee before its first meeting; and
Whereas the member would have provided specific knowledge regarding
organized sport in the community, a mandated area of the Community
Advisory Committee; and
Whereas the Town would benefit from appointing a member of the community
who could represent organized sport at the next Community Advisory
Committee meeting on June 20, 2019; and
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Whereas the recruitment process for a committee member would involve
advertising costs and likely mean that the member would not be appointed in
time for the next committee meeting;
1. Now Therefore Be it Hereby Resolved That the recruitment provisions in
the Policy for Ad Hoc/Advisory Committees and Local Boards be waived;
and
2. Be It Further Resolved That staff bring a report to an upcoming Council
Closed Session with the applications received earlier this year for the
Community Advisory Committee so that Council can select another
member.
Motion Withdrawn
9. Regional Report
York Regional Council Highlights – April 18, 2019
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the Regional Report of April 18, 2019, be received for information.
Carried
10. New Business
Councillor Gaertner requested an update on her previous inquiry regarding
garbage in the area and creek behind the Sunrise of Aurora retirement home.
Staff provided a response noting that the matter has been resolved.
Councillor Gaertner expressed appreciation to staff for the installation of the
wildlife warning road signs.
Councillor Kim advised that some garbage bags have been spotted tied to lamp
posts in relation to the Town’s recent Annual Clean-up Day, and he suggested that
any garbage bag sightings be reported to Access Aurora for pickup by Town staff.
Councillor Humfryes inquired about the provisions of the Waste Collection By-law
respecting the timing and number of containers at the curb. Staff provided a
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response noting that any violations or concerns may be reported to Town staff,
and staff agreed to forward the regulations to Council.
11. Public Service Announcements
Councillor Gilliland announced that National AccessAbility Week will be celebrated
in Aurora from Monday, May 27 to Monday, June 3, 2019, and more information
can be found at aurora.ca/accessibility.
Councillor Humfryes announced that registration is open until Friday, June 7,
2019, for residents between the ages of 12 and 17 to audition for Aurora’s Teen
Idol, and more information is available at aurora.ca/canadaday.
Councillor Kim announced that the New Beginnings Pow Wow, featuring traditional
dancing, drumming and food, will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019, from 12 p.m.
to 9 p.m. at Lambert Willson Park, and more information can be found at
aurora.ca/powwow.
Councillor Gaertner announced that residents may sign up for an interactive
workshop on how to use foam rollers in the gym, which will be held on Saturday,
May 25, 2019, at Club Aurora.
Councillor Thompson advised that the Town has announced a new sponsorship
partnership with Desjardins Insurance, where Desjardins Days will be held every
second Wednesday of the month and residents are invited to enjoy free public
activities, as described at aurora.ca/desjardinsdays.
Mayor Mrakas noted that Team Aurora won the Mayors’ Challenge in the recent
Run for Southlake fundraising event and he expressed appreciation to all those
involved.
Mayor Mrakas expressed appreciation to everyone who attended and organized
the recent PAWS in the SARC event.
Mayor Mrakas advised that the registration deadline is Monday, June 13, 2019, to
participate as a float, marching band, or walking group in Aurora’s Canada Day
Parade, and more information is available at aurora.ca/canadaday.
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12. By-laws
None
13. Closed Session
None
14. Confirming By-law
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the following confirming by-law be enacted:
By-law Number 6180-19 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council
Resulting from a Council Meeting on May 14, 2019.
Carried
15. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
Carried
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Tom Mrakas, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
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Town of Aurora
Council Closed Session
Public Minutes
Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Attendance
Council Members Mayor Mrakas in the Chair; Councillors Gaertner, Gallo,
Gilliland, Humfryes, Kim (arrived at 5:51 p.m.), Thompson
Members Absent None
Other Attendees Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, David Waters,
Director of Planning and Development Services (arrived at
5:51p.m.), and Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
The Chair called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m.
Council consented to resolve into a Closed Session at 5:47 p.m.
Council reconvened into open session at 6:07 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the confidential Council Closed Session meeting agenda 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, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50.
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3.Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That Council resolve into Closed Session to consider the following matters:
1.Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local
board employees (Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001); Re: Closed
Session Report No. PDS19-029 – Appointment of Members, Town of Aurora
Design Review Panel
Carried
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
That the Council Closed Session be reconvened into open session to rise and
report from Closed Session.
Carried
1.Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or
local board employees (Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001); Re:
Closed Session Report No. PDS19-029 – Appointment of Members, Town
of Aurora Design Review Panel
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Kim
1.That the report be referred back to staff.
On a recorded vote the motion
Carried
Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Voting Yeas: Councillors Gaertner, Gallo, Gilliland,
Humfryes, Kim, Thompson, and Mayor
Mrakas
Voting Nays: None
Absent: None
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4. By-laws
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the following confirming by-law be enacted:
6178-19 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from a
Council Closed Session on May 7, 2019.
Carried
5. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the meeting be adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
Carried
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Tom Mrakas, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
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Town of Aurora
Council Workshop Meeting Minutes
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Monday, May 13, 2019
Attendance
Council Members Mayor Mrakas in the Chair; Councillors Gaertner, Gallo, Gilliland,
Humfryes, Kim (arrived at 7:40 p.m.), and Thompson
Members Absent None
Other Attendees Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, Allan Downey,
Director of Operational Services, Lindsay Hayworth, Supervisor,
Water and Wastewater, Michael de Rond, Town Clerk, and Ishita
Soneji, Council/Committee Coordinator
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50.
3. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion
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1. Drinking Water Quality Management Standard – Standard of Care
Mr. Allan Downey, Director of Operational Services, provided a brief
introduction of Ms. Brigitte Roth, Principal Consultant, Acclaims
Environmental.
Ms. Roth presented an overview of the responsibility of Council members
under the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002 including the statutory standard of
care guidelines, and provided details on the Town’s drinking water system.
She spoke to the Town’s current operating authority structure, drinking water
sources and distribution system goals, source protection planning, effective
infrastructure planning, and methods of monitoring and reporting incidents.
She noted that annual inspections by the Ministry of Environment,
Conservation & Parks (MECP), municipal licensing program, annual Quality
Management System (QMS) activities such as annual training and audits, risk
assessment, emergency management, and effective service management
through customer service are essential to the standard of care guidelines.
4. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
Carried
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Tom Mrakas, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
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Town of Aurora
General Committee Meeting Report
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Attendance
Council Members Councillor Thompson in the Chair; Councillors Gaertner, Gallo,
Gilliland, Humfryes, Kim, and Mayor Mrakas
Members Absent None
Other Attendees Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, Robin McDougall,
Director of Community Services, Techa van Leeuwen, Director of
Corporate Services, Jason Gaertner, Acting Director of Financial
Services, Sara Tienkamp, Acting Director of Operations, David
Waters, Director of Planning and Development Services, Patricia
De Sario, Town Solicitor, Stephanie Mackenzie-Smith, Manager of
Corporate Communications, Michael de Rond, Town Clerk, and
Ishita Soneji, Council/Committee Coordinator
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
General Committee consented to recess the meeting at 9:10 p.m. and reconvened the
meeting at 9:17 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
General Committee approved the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services
with the following additions:
• Delegation (a) Bruce Gorman, CEO, Aurora Public Library; Re: Item R1 –
CMS19-015 – Library Square – Linkage and Café Options
• Delegation (b) Sina Daniell, Resident; Re: Stable Neighbourhood Study
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• Item C1 – Memorandum from Mayor Mrakas, Re: Aurora Sports Hall of Fame –
Appointment to the Board
• Presentation added to Item R1 – CMS19-015 – Library Square – Linkage and
Café Options – Presentation to be provided by Thomas Nemeskeri, Roland
Rom Colthoff, Aaron Hendershott, Architects, RAW Design
• Notice of Motion (a) Councillor Gaertner, Re: Stable Neighbourhoods Study
Methodology
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) Franco De Marco, Recreation Supervisor, Community Programs
Re: Recreation and Parks Month – June 2019
Mr. De Marco presented an overview of the June is Recreation & Parks Month
program and highlighted the Town’s contribution in increasing awareness of
the value and benefits of recreation and parks in individuals, families, and
communities. He noted that residents could participate in various events and
programs throughout the month of June, including the ParticipAction
Community Better Challenge, which will take place from May 31 to June 16. It
was mentioned that the schedule of events and programs is available at
aurora.ca/recreationparksmonth.
General Committee received the presentation for information.
4. Delegations
(a) Bruce Gorman, Chief Executive Officer, Aurora Public Library
Re: Item R1 – CMS19-015 – Library Square – Linkage and Café Options
General Committee consented to allow additional time for the delegation.
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Mr. Gorman spoke in support of the staff recommendation and highlighted the
benefits of the addition of the linkage bridge between the Library and the
Church Street school addition.
General Committee received and referred the comments of the delegation to
Item R1.
(b) Sina Daniell, Resident
Re: Stable Neighbourhood Study
Ms. Daniell expressed concerns regarding the proposed zoning amendments
to the Stable Neighbourhood study area and requested that the portion of
Royal Road, east of Cameron Ave be exempt from the proposed
amendments.
General Committee received the comments of the delegation for information.
5. Consent Agenda
General Committee recommends:
That the following Consent Agenda item, C1, be approved:
C1. Memorandum from Mayor Mrakas
Re: Aurora Sports Hall of Fame – Appointment to the Board
1. That the memorandum regarding Aurora Sports Hall of Fame –
Appointment to the Board and attached correspondence be received;
and
2. That Robin McDougall, Director, Community Services, for the Town of
Aurora and Mayor Tom Mrakas be appointed to the Board of the Aurora
Sports Hall of Fame.
Carried
6. Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
General Committee recommends:
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That the following Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes items, A1 to A2 inclusive,
be received:
A1. Finance Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 30, 2019
1. That the Finance Advisory Committee meeting minutes of April 30, 2019,
be received for information.
A2. Community Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 2, 2019
1. That the Community Advisory Committee meeting minutes of May 2,
2019, be received for information.
Carried
7. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
General Committee consented to consider Item R2 prior to Item R1.
R1. CMS19-015 – Library Square – Linkage and Café Options
Ms. Robin McDougall, Director of Community Services provided a brief
introduction of Mr. Thomas Nemeskeri, Mr. Roland Rom Colthoff and Mr.
Aaron Hendershott, Architects from RAW Design.
Mr. Nemeskeri and Mr. Hendershott presented details of the various design
options for the café and the Library Square linkage bridge connecting the
library and the Church Street school addition including details of accessible
features and materials.
General Committee received the presentation for information.
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. CMS19-015 be received; and
2. That Linkage Option B – Link with Stairs be approved and the total
Library Square project budget be increased by $3,544,400 to be funded
as per the recommended funding strategy; and
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3. That staff report back to Council on final cost estimate for the Library
Extension Corridor; and
4. That the Library Entrance Vestibule be approved and the total Library
Square project budget increased by $398,900 to be funded as per the
recommended funding strategy; and
5. That the Café Snack bar/Concession style be approved and the total
Library Square project budget increased by $157,700 to be funded as per
the recommended funding strategy.
Carried
R2. PDS19-042 – Regional MCR Update: Intensification Area & Employment
Land Conversion Requests
General Committee consented to allow additional time for the presentation.
Mr. Paul Freeman, Chief Planner from the Regional Municipality of York
presented an overview of the Region’s Municipal Comprehensive Review
(MCR) including details on areas of focus such as identifying priority
intensification areas, protecting agricultural and natural heritage, aligning
infrastructure with growth, conducting fiscal impact analysis and reviewing
and updating Regional Official Plan policies. He further provided details on
the Region’s criteria for employment land conversion requests, and
highlighted the Region’s means of consultation and communication with the
residents.
General Committee received the presentation for information.
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PDS19-042 be received for information.
Carried
R3. CS19-020 – Ratepayers Association Policy Update
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. CS19-020 be received; and
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2. That the Ratepayers Association Policy be approved.
Carried
R4. CMS19-013 – 2019 Capital Project – AFLC Fitness Equipment
Replacement
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. CMS19-013 be received; and
2. That this report satisfy Council’s conditional budget approval for Capital
Project No. 74007 – AFLC Fitness Equipment Replacement in the
amount of $50,000.
Carried
R5. CMS19-014 – 2019 Capital Project – User Fee Pricing Policy and Ability
to Pay Review
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. CMS19-014 be received; and
2. That this report satisfy Council’s conditional budget approval for Capital
Project No. 73318 – User Fee Pricing Strategy, in the amount of $60,000.
Carried
R6. OPS19-012 – Tamarac Green Park – Walkway/Basketball Repaving
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. OPS19-012 be received; and
2. That this report satisfy Council’s conditional approval of Capital Project
No. 73240 – Tamarac Green Park Walkway/Basketball Repaving in the
amount of $30,000.
Carried
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R7. OPS19-013 – Wildlife Park Phases 1/2/3
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. OPS19-013 be received; and
2. That this report satisfy Council’s conditional approval of Capital Project
No. 73169 – Wildlife Park Phases 1/2/3 in the amount of $1,000,000.
Carried
R8. PDS19-040 – BIA Business Plan and Budget
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PDS19-040 be received; and
2. That the budget presented by the Aurora BIA Board of Management for
the Aurora Business Improvement Area be approved; and
3. That a by-law be enacted to levy a Special Charge upon Rateable
Property in the Aurora Business Improvement Area at the May 28, 2019
Council meeting.
Carried
R9. PDS19-045 – Capital Project No. 42072 – Vandorf Sideroad Culvert and
Ditch Repair Budget Increase
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PDS19-045 be received; and
2. That the total approved budget for Capital Project No. 42072 be
increased from $130,000 to $219,000, representing an increase of
$89,000 to be funded from the Storm Sewer R&R Reserve.
Carried
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R10. PDS19-047 – Amending Zoning By-law Enactment and Technical
Revisions, 15370 Leslie (Skale) Inc., 15370 Leslie Street
File Number: ZBA-2017-02, Related File Number: SP-2017-
02
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PDS19-047 be received; and
2. That the amending Zoning By-law be enacted with the following:
(a) Private Open Space (O2) Zones at the eastern portion of the subject
lands; and
(b) The maximum permitted building height be 12.6 metres and that in
calculating the height of a building, any construction used as an
ornament, railing, stair enclosure/access, storage enclosure, and/or
rooftop amenity shall be allowed to project above the maximum
building height by a maximum of 2.2 metres.
Defeated
8. Notices of Motion
(a) Councillor Gaertner
Re: Stable Neighbourhoods Study Methodology
Whereas Council has conducted a review of the Zoning By-laws for our mature
Stable Neighbourhoods including a consultant’s review; and
Whereas the consultant’s report was presented at the March 27, 2019 Public
Planning meeting which suggested new zoning provisions regarding square
footage and percent lot coverage; and
Whereas it did not include the data that was used to come to the conclusion
that would enable Council to address resident’s questions and concerns;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That The Planning Partnership
prepare a report to Council on the methodology of the Stable
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Neighbourhoods study, including the data and calculations for Gross Floor
Area and percentage lot coverage for each of the study areas; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That this report be prepared for the June 4, 2019
General Committee Meeting.
9. New Business
Mayor Mrakas expressed concern regarding the maintenance of vacant lots at the
Highland Gate development site, and staff agreed to investigate the matter.
Councillor Gaertner referred to Notice of Motion (a) regarding Stable
Neighbourhood Study Methodology and inquired if a Freedom of Information (FOI)
request would be required to obtain the proposed information, and staff provided
clarification.
Councillor Gaertner inquired about the status of the train whistle cessation project,
and staff agreed to provide an update.
Councillor Humfryes inquired about construction at Leslie Street and Wellington
Street, close to the bridge, and staff provided an update noting that the Region is
commencing construction in the area.
Councillor Gilliland referred to the removal of steel tariffs between Canada and
United States and inquired if a new quote could be obtained for the recently
approved budget for Capital Project No. 71103 and 34420 (Wide Area Mower).
10. Closed Session
None
11. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
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Motion for Which Notice Has
Been Given (May 21, 2019) Councillor Wendy Gaertner
Date: May 28, 2019
To: Mayor and Members of Council
From: Councillor Gaertner
Re: Stable Neighbourhoods Study Methodology
Whereas Council has conducted a review of the Zoning By-laws for our mature Stable
Neighbourhoods including a consultant’s review; and
Whereas the consultant’s report was presented at the March 27, 2019 Public Planning
meeting which suggested new zoning provisions regarding square footage and percent
lot coverage; and
Whereas it did not include the data that was used to come to the conclusion that would
enable Council to address resident’s questions and concerns;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That The Planning Partnership prepare a
report to Council on the methodology of the Stable Neighbourhoods study, including
the data and calculations for Gross Floor Area and percentage lot coverage for
each of the study areas; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That this report be prepared for the June 4, 2019 General
Committee Meeting.
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
By-law Number XXXX-19
Being a By-law to designate a property to be of cultural heritage
value or interest (De La Salle College and Pine Ridge Trail (Monk’s
Walk) – 50-100 Bloomington Road West).
Whereas Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter O.18, as
amended, provides that the council of a municipality may, by by-law, designate a
property within the municipality to be of cultural heritage value or interest;
And whereas on January 22, 2019 The Corporation of the Town of Aurora (the “Town”)
approved the recommendations of its Heritage Advisory Committee to designate the
property municipally known as 50-100 Bloomington Road West, Aurora (the “Property”)
to be of cultural heritage value or interest;
And whereas the Town Clerk of the Town caused notice of the intention to designate
the Property to be served on the owner of the Property and the Ontario Heritage Trust
and published in a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality;
And whereas there were no objections to the proposed designation of the Property
served on the Town;
And whereas the Council of the Town deems it necessary and expedient to enact a by-
law to designate the Property to be of cultural heritage value or interest;
Now therefore the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora herby enacts
as follows:
1. The Property described on Schedule “A” attached hereto and forming part of this
By-law be and is hereby designated to be of cultural heritage value or interest.
2. A statement explaining the cultural heritage value or interest of the Property and
a description of the heritage attributes of the Property are set out on Schedule
“B” attached hereto and forming part of this By-law.
3. The Town Clerk of the Town shall serve a copy of this By-law on the owner of the
Property and the Ontario Heritage Trust and publish notice of this By-law in a
newspaper having general circulation in the municipality.
4. The Town Solicitor shall register against the Property in the proper Land Registry
Office, a copy of this By-law including an Affidavit of the Town Clerk respecting
the giving of notice referenced herein to be attached to and forming part of this
By-law.
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 28th day of May, 2019.
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Tom Mrakas, Mayor
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Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
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Schedule “A”
Description of Property
All and singular those certain parcels or tracts of land and premises situate, lying and
being in the Town of Aurora, in the Regional Municipality of York, municipally known as
50-100 Bloomington Road West, and being composed of Part Lot 71, Concession 1,
(King) as in KI14654, except Part 2 R679438, Part 10 65R10971, Parts 1, 3, 4 and 6,
65R14658, B77201B, A54471A, Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4, 65R29662 and except Parts 1, 2, 3,
4, 5 and 6, 65R33118, subject to an easement over Part 1 65R1643 as in R186508;
subject to an easement over Parts 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19, 65R18188 Except Part
4, 65R29662, except Parts 3,4 and 6, 65R33118 as in R495580, subject to an
easement over Parts 4 and 17, 65R18188 as in R554169, subject to an easement over
Parts 4 and 17, 65R18188 as in R556196, subject to an easement over Parts 3, 5, 6, 7,
8 & 18, 65R18188 except Parts 2 and 3, 65R29662, except Parts 2, 4 and 5, 65R33118
as in R685895, being all of PIN 03671-0060 (LT) including the building known as De La
Salle College, which includes the front garden/courtyard and associated heritage
feature Pine Ridge Trail (Monks Walk),
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Schedule “B”
Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
The Cultural Heritage Value of the property derives from the visual character of the
primary structure; being a fair example of Collegiate Gothic architecture, and the
landscape features on the property; which include the Pine Ridge Trail/Monk’s Walk
with its numerous religious tree carvings, and the front garden with its circular walkway
leading to the original building entrance. The property has historical association; being
the former De La Salle College and Pine Ridge Centre, and has contextual value; for its
location on a highpoint within the Oak Ridges Moraine at the prominent corner of Yonge
Street and Bloomington Road.
Physical Design Value
Built in 1916, the existing building can be described as a 4 storey structure designed in
a Collegiate Gothic architectural style. The building was designed by renowned architect
J.P Hynes, who is notable for building several churches, hotels, hospitals, schools and
various residential and commercial buildings in Toronto and across Canada.
The building was constructed using the “Hennebique” system of construction, which
comprised of 14 inch thick reinforced concrete walls, cladded with red brick. Concrete
foundation walls extend approximately 4 feet above grade at the base of the structure. A
stone trim was implemented on the walls and window openings of the building. The roof
is a flat roof, lined with a brick parapet. At the centre of the front elevation (facing Yonge
Street), a steel screen was installed which was decorated to match the original stone
decorative parapet. The windows, emphasized by sawtooth art stone, are a common
feature to Collegiate Gothic architecture. The main entrance (facing Yonge Street)
features cast stone with a decorative parapet.
To the east of the main structure lies a front garden, comprising of mature trees, park
benches and a flag pole. A circular walkway is located in the center of the garden. The
garden once served as the main entranceway to the De La Salle College.
Along the northern boundary of the property is Pine Ridge Trail/Monk’s Walk, which is a
0.75 kilometre trail that features numerous religious tree carvings, which date back
nearly 100 years.
Historical /Associative Value
50-100 Bloomington Road West contains a rich history over the past 200 years. The
lands were originally settled by Joseph Minthorn in 1808. Another notable early settler
includes William Mair, who held the land until 1878. In 1914, the Christian Brotherhood
purchased the property. By 1916, the Brotherhood built the De La Salle College, a
school for young men destined to pursue religious services. During this time, the
Brotherhood established a walking trail at the north end of the property known as
Monk’s Walk. This trail comprises of religious carvings in trees along the route, used by
the Brotherhood for meditation. The Christian Brotherhood would continue to operate
the school until 1949 where at that time; the school was moved back to Toronto.
The Government of Ontario purchased the property in 1950. The building was
converted into a residential facility operated by the Ministry of Health. The building
would house over 300 men and boys suffering from mental illnesses, developmental
delay or physical disability. The facility was re-named “Pine Ridge” in 1974 and would
continue to operate until 1984.
After the closure of Pine Ridge, the Government of Ontario retrofitted the building to
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contain office uses. The building would become an office for the Ministry of Natural
Resources and an Ontario Registry Office. The building continues to operate as
government offices to this day.
Contextual Value
The property is situated on a large parcel of land at a highpoint of the Oak Ridges
Moraine at the north east corner of Yonge Street and Bloomington Road. Once set
isolated amongst agricultural land uses, the surrounding landscape has evolved around
the property, which is now surrounded by other institutional buildings and suburban
residential developments.
The former De La Salle College structure overlooks Yonge Street, the major north-south
historical transportation corridor between the urban centre of Toronto to the south and
Lake Simcoe to the north. Under the ownership of the Christian Brothers and due to the
school’s symbolic presence, the intersection at Yonge Street and Bloomington Road
became known as De La Salle College Corners in recognition of the historic importance
of the institution locally (Aurora Banner, 1925).
The historic educational and agricultural importance of the property is reflected through
the remnants of orchards, gardens, and the Pine Ridge Trail/Monk’s Walk and its
multiple carved trees.
Description of Heritage Attributes
Important to the preservation of the property are the original key attributes that express
its value, which include:
Exterior Elements
x Collegiate Gothic Architectural Style
x Exterior walls constructed from interlocking tile and faced with brick
x Low brick parapet with a moulded stone coping and overhang drips
x Rectangular window openings with sawtooth art stone surrounds and simple
lintels and sills
x Classical main entrance with cut stone
x Four-storey structure with a flat roof, red brick cladding and stone detailing
Cultural Heritage Landscape Elements
x Approximately 0.75 kilometre Pine Ridge Trail/Monk’s Walk at the north end of
the property
x Paper Birch, Basswood and American Beech trees along the Pine Ridge
Trail/Monk’s Walk, including carved trees
x The Front Garden at the east of the property, leading from the original entryway
to Yonge Street, including the walkway and circular garden
x The visual presence of the building, located at the northeast corner of the
property and on a hilltop, as a discernable landmark for the area
x The 0.3 hectare Kettle Lake at the southern end of the property
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
By-law Number XXXX-19
Being a By-law to levy a Special Charge upon Ratable Property in the
Aurora Business Improvement Area.
Whereas the Aurora Business Improvement Area (“BIA”) and the Board of
Management of the Aurora Business Improvement Area were established by By-law
Number 6128-18 on September 18, 2018;
And whereas the Board of Management has requested that a special charge be
established for the year 2019 by a levy to raise the amount required for the purposes of
the Board of Management;
And whereas Section 208 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended,
enables a local municipality to raise the amount required for the purposes of a board of
management, including any interest payable to the municipality on money borrowed by
it for the purposes of the Board of Management;
And whereas the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora (“Town”) deems it
necessary to establish a special charge for the amount required by the BIA Board of
Management by levy upon rateable property in the BIA area in prescribed business
property class;
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby enacts
as follows:
1. All rateable property in the Aurora Business Improvement Area that is in a
prescribed business property class (the “BIA Properties”) shall be levied a
special charge (the “BIA Levy”).
2. The amount of the BIA Levy shall be $40,400 for the year 2019 to be raised in a
proportionate manner based on the assessed value of the BIA Properties as
provided by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation.
3. The BIA Levy shall be due and payable on the scheduled due dates of the final
property tax bills as established by the Town.
4. There shall be a penalty imposed for non-payment of the BIA Levy on the due
date in the amount of 1.25 per cent of the amount due and unpaid on the first day
of each calendar month thereafter in which default continues up to and including
the end of the current year.
5. There shall be added and charged an interest rate of 1.25 per cent per month or
fraction thereof, to all amounts unpaid after December 31, 2019 until they are
paid.
6. The BIA Levy shall have priority lien status and shall be added to the tax roll, and
shall be collected in the same manner as taxes.
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7. This by-law shall be administered and enforced by the Town.
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 28th day of May, 2019.
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Tom Mrakas, 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-19
Being a By-law to set and levy the rates of
Taxation for the taxation year 2019.
Whereas for the purposes of raising the general local municipality levy, subsection
312(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended (the “Act”), provides
that a local municipality shall, each year, pass a by-law levying a separate tax rate, as
specified in the by-law, on the assessment in each property class in the local
municipality rateable for local municipality purposes;
And whereas the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora (the “Town”)
considers it necessary and desirable to levy certain tax rates on the whole of the
rateable property according to the last revised assessment roll for the Town for the
purpose of raising the Town’s estimated tax levy requirement of $47,258,450 adopted
for the taxation year 2019, and the said tax rates are included in the tax rates set out in
Schedule “A” to this By-law;
And whereas the property classes have been prescribed by the Minister of Finance
under the Assessment Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. A.31, as amended, and Regulations thereto;
And whereas The Regional Municipality of York has approved the tax rates and tax
ratios to raise its estimated expenditures adopted for the year 2019;
And whereas pursuant to Ontario Regulation 400/98, amended to Ontario Regulation
132/17, made under the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, as amended, the Minister
of Finance has established the Education Tax Rates for all property classes for the year
2019;
And whereas on December 18, 2018, the Council of the Town enacted By-law Number
6138-18 which levied an Interim Property Tax on the Residential, Multi-Residential,
Commercial, Industrial, Pipelines, Farmland and Managed Forests classes of property,
before the adoption of the estimates for the taxation year 2019;
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby enacts
as follows:
1. For the property taxation year 2019, the Town shall levy upon the Residential
Assessment, Multi-Residential Assessment, Commercial Assessment, Industrial
Assessment, Pipelines Assessment, Farmland Assessment and Managed
Forests Assessment the rates of taxation per current value assessment, as
adjusted by the provisions of the Continued Protection for Property Taxpayers
Act, S.O. 2000, c. 25, and which are set out in Schedule “A” to this By-law.
2. The levy provided for in Schedule “A” to this By-law shall be reduced by the
amount of the Interim Property Tax levy set out in By-law Number 6138-18 for
the taxation year 2019 on the Residential, Multi-Residential, Commercial,
Industrial, Pipelines, Farmland and Managed Forests classes of property.
3. For the payments-in-lieu of taxes due and payable to the Town, the actual
amount due to the Town shall be based on the assessment roll as returned and
the rates as prescribed in Schedule “A” to this By-law for the taxation year 2019,
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the revenue from which is considered as non-tax revenue for the Town in its
budgets.
4. For the railway right-of-way taxes due and payable to the Town in accordance
with Ontario Regulation 387/98, as amended and as established by the Minister
of Finance, the actual amount due to the Town shall be based on the
assessment roll as returned and the rates as prescribed in Schedule “A” to this
By-law for the taxation year 2019, the revenue from which is considered as tax
revenue for the Town in its budgets.
5. For the utility transmission line taxes due and payable to the Town in accordance
with Ontario Regulation 387/98, as amended and as established by the Minister
of Finance, the actual amount due to the Town shall be based on the
assessment roll as returned and the rates as prescribed in Schedule “A” to this
By-law for the taxation year 2019, the revenue from which is considered as tax
revenue for the Town in its budgets.
6. All rates and taxes levied under the authority of this By-law shall, pursuant to
section 342 of the Act, be due and payable in two instalments on Tuesday, July
30, 2019 and Tuesday, September 24, 2019. These due dates are subject to
amendment by the Director of Corporate & Financial Services - Treasurer, or his
designate, if required, to meet the statutory notice period set out in section 343 of
the Act, and may be changed for all properties in any or all property tax classes,
but not for individual tax accounts.
7. All taxes payable to the Town under the Pre-authorized Tax Payment Plans shall
be due and payable on the last business day of each calendar month, starting in
January 2019, and continuing as required until and including December 31,
2019, in the manner established for each of the said Plans.
8. The Director of Financial Services - Treasurer or his designate shall add to the
Collector’s Roll all or any municipal charges in arrears for water and sewer
billings, cutting weeds, property standards infractions, or any other charges
which should be levied pursuant to any statute or by-law against the respective
properties chargeable therewith and that the same shall be collected in the same
manner and at the same time as all other rates or levies.
9. A late payment penalty charge at the rate of one and one quarter percent
(1.25%) shall be levied on the non-payment of any instalment of the taxes or any
portion thereof as at the first day of each calendar month following the instalment
date.
10. If any taxes levied pursuant to this By-law remain unpaid on the first day of the
month following the date a late payment penalty charge was added pursuant to
section 9 of this By-law, interest at the rate of one and one quarter percent
(1.25%) of the unpaid taxes as at the date of calculation shall be levied, and
likewise again on the first day of each month thereafter for as long as there are
taxes remaining unpaid.
11. Partial payments are to be applied to accounts in accordance with section 347 of
the Act. Despite the provisions of subsection 347(3) of the Act, the Director of
Financial Services - Treasurer or his designate shall apply all payments received,
including partial payments, to accounts in a consistent manner.
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12. The Director of Financial Services - Treasurer or his designate is hereby
authorized to mail or cause to be mailed the notices specifying the amount of
taxes payable by a person liable for property taxes, addressed to them at their
place of residence or place of business.
13. Schedule “A” attached hereto shall be and form a part of this By-law.
14. Where there is a conflict between a provision(s) of this By-law and any other by-
law of the Town, the provision(s) of this By-law shall prevail to the extent of the
conflict.
15. In the event any part or provision of this By-law, including any part or provisions
of a Schedule(s), is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be void,
illegal or invalid, the offending part or provision shall be considered as separate,
severable and struck out from the remaining parts or provisions of this By-law,
which parts or provisions shall remain valid, binding and of full force and effect.
Enacted by Town of Aurora Council this 28th day of May, 2019.
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Tom Mrakas, Mayor
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Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
By-law (c)
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TAX CLASS QUALIFIER 2019
Town Rate
Residential Taxable: Full RT 0.288552%
Multi-Residential Taxable: Full MT 0.288552%
Commercial Farmland Awaiting Development C1 0.072138%
Commercial Taxable: Full CT 0.369174%
Commercial Taxable: Excess Land CU 0.258422%
Commercial Taxable: Vacant Land CX 0.258422%
Office Buildings Taxable: Full DT 0.369174%
Office Buildings Taxable: Excess Land DU 0.258422%
Parking Lots Taxable: Full GT 0.369174%
Shopping Centre Taxable: Full ST 0.369174%
Shopping Centre Taxable: Vacant Land SU 0.258422%
Commercial New Construction Taxable: Full XT 0.369174%
Commercial New Construction Taxable: Excess Land XU 0.258422%
Office Buildings New Construction Taxable: Full YT 0.369174%
Shopping Centre New Construction Taxable: Full ZT 0.369174%
Shopping Centre New Construction Taxable: Excess Land ZU 0.258422%
Industrial Taxable: Full IT 0.453142%
Industrial Taxable: Full Shared as PIL IH 0.453142%
Industrial Taxable: Excess Land IU 0.294543%
Industrial Taxable: Vacant Land IX 0.294543%
Industrial Taxable: New Construction Taxable: Full JT 0.453142%
Industrial Taxable: New Construction Taxable: Excess Land JU 0.294543%
Large Industrial Taxable: Full LT 0.453142%
Pipelines Taxable: Full PT 0.265179%
Farm Taxable: Full FT 0.072138%
Managed Forests Taxable: Full TT 0.072138%
Railway Right-of-Way Taxable: Full WT 294.08$
Utility Trans/Distrib Taxable: Full-Shared as PIL UH 392.85$
PAYMENT IN LIEU CLASS QUALIFIER Aurora
Rates
Residential PIL General Rate RG 0.288552%
Commercial PIL Full Rate CF 0.369174%
Commercial PIL General Rate CG 0.369174%
Commercial PIL Tenant of the Province CP 0.369174%
Commercial PIL General Rate - Excess Land CW 0.258422%
Industrial PIL General Rate-Vacant Land IZ 0.294543%
Railway Right-of-Way PIL General Rate WG 294.08$
For all properties, property taxes are calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the appropriate rate above.
Example calculation: $100,000 RT assessment x .288683%= $288.68 (Aurora's portion of property taxes due)
TOWN OF AURORA
2019 PROPERTY TAX RATES
Schedule A to By-law XXXX-19
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
By-law (c)
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The Corporation of The Town of Aurora
By-law Number XXXX-19
Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council
Resulting from a Council Meeting
on May 28, 2019.
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 May 28,2019,in
respect of each motion, resolution and other action passed and taken by the
Council at the said meeting is 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 28
th day of May, 2019.
Tom Mrakas, Mayor
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Confirming By-law
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Public Release
May 27, 2019
Town of Aurora
Additional Items to
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
7 p.m., Council Chambers
•Revised Council Meeting Agenda Index
•Delegation (a) Sandra Sangster, representing Regency Acres Ratepayers
Association, Aurora Heights Ratepayers Association, Town Park Area
Residents Ratepayers Association
Re: Motion (a) Councillor Gaertner, Re: Stable Neighbourhoods Study
Methodology
•Item R1 – FS19-024 – Library Square Total Approved Budget Funding Sources
Public Release
May 27, 2019
Town of Aurora
Council Meeting Agenda (Revised)
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
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)Susan Mullin and Brian North, Southlake Regional Health Care
Foundation
Re: Presentation of the Run for Southlake Mayor’s Cup
(b)Michele Boyer and Raymond Noble, Aurora Lawn Bowling Club
Re: Aurora Lawn Bowling Club Update
(c)Stephen Forsey, Aurora Sports Hall of Fame (ASHOF)
Re: ASHOF Inductees for 2019
4.Delegations
(a)Sandra Sangster, representing Regency Acres Ratepayers Association,
Aurora Heights Ratepayers Association, Town Park Area Residents
Ratepayers Association
Re: Motion (a) Councillor Gaertner, Re: Stable Neighbourhoods Study
Methodology
(Added Item)
Council Meeting Agenda (Revised)
Tuesday, May 28, 2019 Page 2 of 4
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 C4 inclusive, be approved:
C1. Council Meeting Minutes of May 14 , 2019
Recommended:
1. That the Council Meeting minutes of May 14, 2019, be adopted as printed
and circulated.
C2. Council Closed Session Minutes of May 7, 2019
(confidential attachment)
Recommended:
1. That the Council Closed Session minutes of May 7, 2019, be adopted as
printed and circulated.
C3. Council Closed Session Public Minutes of May 7 , 2019
Recommended:
1. That the Council Closed Session Public minutes of May 7, 2019, be
adopted as printed and circulated.
C4. Council Workshop Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2019
Recommended:
1. That the Council Workshop Meeting minutes of May 13, 2019, be adopted
as printed and circulated.
Council Meeting Agenda (Revised)
Tuesday, May 28, 2019 Page 3 of 4
6.Standing Committee Reports
S1. General Committee Meeting Report of May 21, 2019
Recommended:
1.That the General Committee meeting report of May 21, 2019, be received
and the recommendations carried by the Committee approved.
7.Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
R1. FS19-024 – Library Square Total Approved Budget Funding Sources
(Added Item)
Recommended:
1.That Report No. FS19-024 be received for information.
8.Motions
(a)Councillor Gaertner
Re: Stable Neighbourhoods Study Methodology
9.Regional Report
10.New Business
11.Public Service Announcements
12.By-laws
Recommended:
That the following by-laws be enacted:
Council Meeting Agenda (Revised)
Tuesday, May 28, 2019 Page 4 of 4
(a) By-law Number XXXX-19 Being a By-law to designate a property to be of
cultural heritage value or interest (De La Salle College and Pine Ridge Trail
(Monk’s Walk) – 50-100 Bloomington Road West).
(Heritage Advisory Committee Report No. HAC18-013, Sep. 5/18)
(b) By-law Number XXXX-19 Being a By-law to levy a Special Charge upon
Relatable Property in the Aurora Business Improvement Area.
(General Committee Report No. PDS19-040, May. 21/19)
(c) By-law Number XXXX-19 Being a By-law to set and levy the rates of Taxation
for the taxation year 2019.
13. Closed Session
14. Confirming By-law
Recommended:
That the following confirming by-law be enacted:
By-law Number XXXX-19 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council
Resulting from a Council Meeting on May 28, 2019.
15. Adjournment
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Stable Neighbourhoods Study Methodology
Sandra Sangster
Regency Acres Ratepayers Association, Aurora Heights Ratepayers Association, Town Park Ratepayers Association
To speak to issues of methodology related to Councillor Gaertner's motion regarding Stable Neighbourhoods.
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Councillor Gaertner May 24, 2019
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Delegation (a)
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Town of Aurora
Council Report No. FS19-024
Subject: Library Square Total Approved Budget Funding Sources
Prepared by: Jason Gaertner, Acting Director of Financial Services - Treasurer
Department: Financial Services
Date: May 28, 2019
Recommendation
1. That Report No. FS19-024 be received.
Executive Summary
This report presents Council with the additional information that was requested during its
May 21st General Committee. More specifically:
• A summary of the current recommended funding sources for the Library Square’s
total approved budget to date of $42.4 million is provided
• The Hydro Sale Investment reserve fund balance presently sits at approximately
$31 million
Background
At its May 21, 2019 General Committee meeting, over the course of its discussion of the
CMS19-015 – Library Square – Linkage and Café Options report, Council requested that
staff provide it with a summary of the Library Square’s complete recommended or
approved funding sources to date; as well as the current balance of the Town’s Hydro
Sale Investment reserve.
Analysis
A summary of the current recommended funding sources for the Library Square’s
total approved budget to date of $42.4 million is provided
Firstly, it is important to note that the Library Square’s total approved budget to date was
not approved through a single decision by Council. Rather, it was approved by Council
in increments over the course of the past three years. Prior to Council’s March 21, 2019
Library Square incremental budget approvals, a total of $2,340,100 had been previously
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May 28, 2019 Page 2 of 4 Report No. FS19-024
approved to date by Council for the Library Square. This budget was fully funded through
draws of $840,100 and $1,500,000 from the Council Discretionary and the Hydro Sale
Investment reserves, respectively. The recommended funding sources presented in both
the March 21st and May 21st Library Square reports to Council related solely to the
incremental funding decisions that Council was considering at that time.
Figure 1 presents the most current recommended or approved funding sources for the
Library Square’s total approved budget to date of $42.4 million. As noted above, Council
has formally approved $2.3 million of these identified funding sources.
Figure 1 (in $Millions)
Total approved investment to date 42.4
Proceeds from the sale of municipal lands reserve (7.1)
Community benefits reserve (2.6)
Grants (14.1)
Outdoor recreation & Library Development Charges (3.5)
Tax levy funded twenty year debenture1 (6.7)
Council discretionary reserve2 (0.8)
Hydro sale investment reserve3 (7.6)
Note(s):
1) Assumed a 20 year debenture with an annual carrying cost equivalent
to a one-time 1% tax levy increase. The currently available 20 year
debenture interest through Infrastructure Ontario is 3.26%.
2) This draw from the Council Discretionary reserve was formally
approved by Council in January, 2018 in support of the design of the
proposed new addition to the Church Street School.
3) This current balance is made up of multiple components that were
approved or recommended at different points in time over the life of
this project:
2017 Demolition of 52 & 56 Victoria Street
Structures and early site design. $ 500,000
2018 Parking and laneway design &
construction 1,000,000
2019 March 21st core budget increases 3,548,000
2019 March 21st parking option approvals 419,000
2019 May 21st option approvals 2,129,300
Total Balance $ 7,596,300
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The Hydro Sale Investment reserve fund balance presently sits at
approximately $31 million
As of the date of this report, the Hydro Sale Investment reserve fund balance
sits at $30,991,700. This noted balance is after all previous draws from this
reserve relating to the Armoury renovation project, as well as the above noted
$1,500,000 in draws previously approved by Council for the Library Square
project have been applied.
Advisory Committee Review
Not applicable.
Legal Considerations
Nil
Financial Implications
Council has previously formally approved $2.3m in funding for this project. The remaining
recommended $40.1m in funding sources will be finalized and formally approved by
Council in the fall of 2019.
Communications Considerations
This report will be readily accessible to the public through the Town’s web site.
Link to Strategic Plan
Outlining and understanding the recommended funding sources for the Library Square
project contributes to achieving the Strategic Plan guiding principle of “Leadership in
Corporate Management” and improves transparency and accountability to the
community.
Alternative(s) to the Recommendation
None
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