AGENDA - General Committee - 20120605PUBLIC RELEASE
June 1, 2012
THE TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING
AGENDA
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Councillor Gaertner in the Chair
I DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE
THEREOF
II APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Customer and Legislative Services
Department be approved.
III DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
IV ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
V DELEGATIONS
(a) Joe Pittari, Project Manager, Principal, DPRA pg. 1
Re: Item 2 – CAO12-009 – Town of Aurora Strategic Plan
VI PRESENTATIONS BY THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIR
VII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
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VIII NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION
IX CLOSED SESSION
X ADJOURNMENT
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AGENDA ITEMS
1. CAO12-008 – Mid-Year 2011 Population and Employment pg. 10
RECOMMENDED:
THAT report CAO12-008 be received for information.
2. CAO12-009 – Town of Aurora Strategic Plan pg. 14
RECOMMENDED:
THAT report CAO12-009 be received for information.
3. IES12-030 – Regional Municipality of York – Emergency Medical pg. 58
Services (EMS)
Request for Renovations to EMS Bays
220 Edward Street (Aurora Fire Hall)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT report IES12-030 be received; and
THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute a
Memorandum of Understanding with the Region of York setting out the
terms and conditions relating to the Region’s proposed renovations to the
EMS bays situated in the Aurora Fire Hall building located at 220 Edward
Street, at the Region’s sole cost and expense and without an increase in
Basic Annual Rent as set out in the current Lease; and
THAT once the renovations have been completed to the satisfaction of the
Town and the Region, that the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to
execute an amendment to the current Lease to replace Schedule “B” –
Sketch of Premises; and
THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute any and all
other documents and ancillary agreements required to give effect to same.
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4. LGL12-010 – Franchise Agreement with Enbridge Gas Distribution pg. 64
RECOMMENDED:
THAT report LGL12-010 be received; and
THAT Council approve the form of draft By-law Number 5431-12
(including the Model Franchise Agreement with Enbridge Gas Distribution
Inc. forming part thereof) attached hereto and authorize the submission
thereof to the Ontario Energy Board for approval pursuant to the
provisions of section 9 of the Municipal Franchises Act; and
THAT Council request the Ontario Energy Board to make an order
dispensing with the assent of the municipal electors of the attached draft
By-law Number 5431-12 (including the Model Franchise Agreement with
Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. forming part thereof) pursuant to the
provisions of subsection 9(4) of the Municipal Franchises Act.
5. PL12-029 – Planning Applications Status List pg. 87
RECOMMENDED:
THAT report PL12-029 be received for information.
6. PR12-019 – Culture and Recreation Grant Bi-Annual Allocation pg. 104
for March 2012
RECOMMENDED:
THAT report PR12-019 be received for information.
7. PR12-021 – Award of Request for Quotation PRS2012-25 pg. 107
David English Park Playground Equipment
Supply and Install
RECOMMENDED:
THAT report PR12-021 be received; and
THAT Council award RFQ PRS2012-25 for the supply and installation of
Playground Equipment at David English Park to PlayPower LT Canada
Inc. in the amount of $58,958.26, including HST.
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8. PR12-022 – Petch House Location pg. 112
RECOMMENDED:
THAT report PR12-022 be received; and
THAT Council approve the area adjacent to the Aurora Seniors Centre in
the vicinity of the Community Arboretum entrance, to be the final location
for the Petch House, as identified in the attached plan.
9. PR12-023 – Selection of the Food Vendors for the Concerts in the pg. 115
Park, Theatre in the Park and Movies in the Park
Events for 2012
RECOMMENDED:
THAT report PR12-023 be received; and
THAT Council endorse the following staff recommendation for the
operation and management of food vending services for the 2012
Concerts in the Park, Movies in the Park and Theatre in the Park events;
and
THAT Council direct staff to enter into an arrangement with M&M Meat
Shops and Poppers Popcorn for July 4, 11, 14, 18, 25 and August 1, 8,
15, 22, 28, 29 and 30, 2012.
10. PR12-024 – Aurora’s Sesquicentennial Celebration (1863 to 2013) pg. 131
RECOMMENDED:
THAT report PR12-024 be received; and
THAT Council endorse, in principle, the proposed sesquicentennial
community celebration plan as outlined in this report; and
THAT staff be authorized to obtain a Project Manager (contract position)
for the implementation and management of the events; and
THAT sufficient funds in the amount of $100,000.00 be allocated to cover
the costs associated with all aspects of the celebration, including the
recruitment and staffing costs associated with a Project Manager; and
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THAT the source of funding be from interest earned and accumulated in
the Council Discretionary Reserve Fund; and
THAT staff be authorized to form a working committee who will work
directly with the Project Manager during the planning and implementation
stages of the Sesquicentennial celebration; and
THAT staff report back to Council periodically on the progress of the
Sesquicentennial initiatives.
11. EDAC12-06 – Economic Development Advisory Committee Report pg. 135
May 10 and 18, 2012
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council receive the Economic Development Advisory Committee
Report of the May 10 and 18, 2012 meetings for information.
12. HAC12-06 – Heritage Advisory Committee Report pg. 136
May 14, 2012
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council adopt the Heritage Advisory Committee recommendations
from the May 14, 2012 meeting; and
THAT Council reconsider the recommendation from the Special Heritage
Advisory Committee meeting of April 17, 2012, Re: HAC12-008 –
Proposed Demolition of a Listed Heritage Property (non-designated),
15624 Leslie Street – Graham Farm House, Brookfield Homes Limited, 2C
Secondary Plan Area.
13. PRAC12-05 – Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Report pg. 140
May 17, 2012
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council adopt the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
recommendations from the May 17, 2012 meeting.