MINUTES - Council - 19940427II
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 13-94
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, April 27, 1994
8:00p.m.
MINUTES II
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair;
Councillors Griffith, Healy,
Jones, McKenzie, Pedersen,
Timpson and Weller.
Councillor
absent on
engagement.
Constable was
a business
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Chief Administrative Officer,
Municipal Clerk, Deputy
Clerk/Solicitor, Director of
Planning, Director of Building
Administration, Director of
Public Works, Director of
Personnel, Director of leisure
Services, Fire Chief and
Treasurer.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councillor Healy declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Report ADM94-008-
11 0 with respect to potential improvements to Royal Road by virtue of his
residence on that street and in the correspondence from the York Region Board
of Education re: Education Development Charges due to employment with
same, and did not take part in or vote on any questions in this regard, or
attempt in any way to influence the voting on such questions.
Councillor Timpson declared a possible Conflict of Interest in the
correspondence from the York Region Board of Education re: Education
Development Charges due to employment with same, and did not take part in
or vote on any questions in this regard, or attempt in any way to influence the
voting on such questions.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#218. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein,
with the addition of delegations from lebovic Enterprises and
McAlpine Ford lincoln Mercury Sales ltd. re: By-law No. 3499-93
and Report Pl94-043-116; with the addition of a delegation from
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Royal LePage re: Sign By-law Variance Application by Royal LePage
at 14799 Yonge Street and Report BA94-002-112; with the
addition of correspondence from Mr. G. Scott re: Traffic on
Kennedy Street West for consideration along with correspondence
from concerned residents regarding this subject and with the
deletion of Report ADM94-009-111.
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
Mr. Lebovic. Lebovic Enterprises re: Objection to By-law 3499-93
Mr. Lebovic addressed Report PL94-043-116. He indicated that, in his opinion,
the objection to his development proposal is frivolous because the objector's
land does not abut his lands, because his lands have been designated for
residential uses within the Town's Official Plan for a considerable period of time
and because issues with respect to potentially incompatible nearby industrial
uses seem to have been resolved. He distributed a letter from his solicitor to
the appellant and indicated that he would be willing to place a "buyer beware"
noise clause on title to his lands. He concluded by asking Council to request
an expeditious hearing by the Ontario Municipal Board and to support his
position with respect to that objection.
#219. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the delegation be received as information and referred for
consideration along with Report PL94-043-116.
CARRIED
Mr. J. McAlpine. McAlpine Ford Lincoln Mercury Sales Ltd.
re: By-law No. 3499-93
Mr. McAlpine reviewed some of the history of Council's consideration of the
development applications for both the Lebovic lands and the adjacent Maple
Leaf development application. He expressed the opinion that Council's
consideration of these applications had always proceeded on the basis that the
question of the future residential use of the Maple Leaf lands, which are
currently industrial, would be resolved before either of the development
applications could go forward. Noting that the Maple Leaf application has not
been resolved, and that the lands could continue as an industrial use, he stated
that his appeal of Council's decision to place the lands in a Holding Residential
Zone was not frivolous.
#220. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the delegation be received as information and referred for
consideration along with Report PL94-043-116.
CARRIED
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Mr. Murray Stranks. Royal LePage Real Estate Ltd. re:
Sign By-law Variance Application. 14799 Yonge Street
Page 3
Mr. Stranks, Construction Manager for the delegate introduced Ms. Lockett the
branch manager who addressed Report BA94-002-112. Ms. Lockett pointed
out that the corporation plays a significant role in promoting the Town to both
residential clients and to corporate clients who may wish to relocate in Aurora.
In doing so, they find that they are hindered by the lack of visibility of their
offices. Accordingly, she requested Council's favourable consideration of the
request to authorize an exception to the Sign By-law. In response to questions
from Council, Mr. Stranks indicated that the signage was erected without
appropriate permits based upon a misunderstanding between the landlord and
the applicant.
#221. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the delegation be received as information and referred for
consideration along with Report BA94-002-112.
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Special Council -Public Planning Meeting No. 09-94, March 28, 1994
Council Meeting No. 10-94. March 30, 1994
Special Council-Public Planning Meeting No. 11-94. April 5. 1994
Council Meeting No. 12-94, April 13. 1994
#222. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 09-94, 1 0-94, 11-94 and
12-94 be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto re: Clause
No. 1 in Report No. 5 of the Economic Development
and Planning Committee -"Travel Demand Management:
Responses to Overview Study and 1994 Work Program"
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ministry of Transportation re: 1994 Municipal Road
Allocations and Supplementary Funding Requests
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Director
of Public Works.
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Ministry of Transportation re: Pavement Width for
Local Residential Subdivision Roads
Page 4
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Director
of Public Works.
Kennel Inn Animal Control Centre re: Quarterly
Report -January/February/March, 1994
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Kennel Inn Animal Control Centre re: Raccoon Rabies Policies
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Sts. Martha and Mary Catholic School re: Request for
Proclamation -"Journey of Hope Day", May 12, 1994
THAT May 1 2, 1994 be proclaimed "Journey of Hope Day" in the
Town of Aurora.
Newmarket Junior Chamber of Commerce/Jaycees re:
Request for Permission to Place Signs on Wellington
Street & Bathurst Street and Wellington Street &
Industrial Parkway for Publicity of Annual Home Show
THAT the Town of Aurora has no objection to the Newmarket
Junior Chamber of Commerce/Jaycees placing temporary signs on
Wellington Street & Bathurst Street and Wellington Street &
Industrial Parkway to publicize their Annual Home Show to be held
on April 29th, April 30th and May 1st, 1994
Mr. & Mrs. Twiddy, Residents re: Request Permission
to Close-Off Avondale Crescent for Annual Street Dance
on June 25, 1994
THAT permission be granted to the residents of Avondale Crescent
to close-off Avondale Crescent on June 25, 1994 from 6:30p.m.
to 12:30 a.m. for a street dance; and
THAT the residents notify the Works, Fire, Police, Ambulance
Departments and all residents on the said street of this event.
Ms. R. Coote, N.A.F.A.R. re: Request Permission to
Hold a Barbecue Outside the Aurora IGA
THAT permission be granted to N.A.F.A.R. to hold a barbecue
outside Aurora IGA on May 14, 1994 from 11 :00 a.m. to 4:00p.m.
Ms. Dawn Laverdure, Resident and Petitioners re:
Request for Speed Limit Signs at 40 km/hr. to be
Posted on Willow Farm Lane
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Director
of Public Works for a Report.
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Mr. Tom Taylor. Resident re: Deterioration of Mortar
Joints and Foundation Walls and Floors of his Garage
Page 5
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Director
of Building Administration for a response.
Canadian Mental Health Association re: Request for
Proclamation -"Mental Health Week". May 2 -8. 1994
THAT May 2 to May 8, 1994 be proclaimed "Mental Health Week"
in the Town of Aurora.
Town of Markham re: Revision of Federal Electoral Boundaries
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Osteoporosis Canada Relay Walk-Newmarket re:
Invitation to Members of Council and Staff to Participate
in the "Take Your Bones For a Walk". May 10. 1994
THAT the correspondence be received as information and members
of Council be authorized to attend in accordance with the normal
policy.
Greater Toronto Home Builders' Association and Urban
Development Institute/Ontario re: Response to a
Consultation Paper - A New Approach to Land Use
Planning
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Gambin Associates re: Hearing -Waste Management
of Canada Inc. Appeal from Decision of Town of Aurora
Committee of Adjustment-Part Lot 13. Concession 2.
Bayview Avenue. Town of Aurora
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
STAFF REPORTS
PL94-038-1 06-Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
Linblasco Investments Inc .. Part Lot 86 Cone. 1 EYS
North-west Corner of Bayview and St. John's Sideroad
D14-23-91
THAT Council receive the following overview of Application D 14-
23-91, scheduled for the Public Planning Meeting of May 26, 1994
as information.
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#223.
PL94-039-1 07-Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
Stanjon Developments Limited/81 0999 Ontario Limited
580 St. John's Sideroad East, Part Lot 86. Cone. 1 EYS
D14-44-89
THAT the following overview of application D 14-44-89, scheduled
for the May 26, 1994 Public Planning Meeting, be received as
information.
PL94-040-1 08-Proposed Official Plan Modification and
Zoning By-law Amendment. Aurora Office Centre
( 1 051 715 Ontario Limited) St. John's Sideroad West
and Yonge Street. Part Lot 86. Concession 1 WYS
D09-08-94, D 14-1 0-94
THAT Report PL94-40 respecting Applications D 14-1 0-94 and D09-
08-94 advising that the subject applications have been scheduled
for a Public Meeting on May 26, 1994 be received as information.
PL94-044-1 09-Official Plan Site Specific Policy
Modification !Deferral No. 14!. and Zoning By-Law
Amendment R. Kashef and F. Ryfa. Part Lot 26.
Plan 246, 212 and 220 Kennedy Street West;
D09-02-94 and DO 14-04-94
THAT the Ministry of Municipal Affairs be requested to approve
Deferral No. 14 of the 1991 Town of Aurora Official Plan with the
following Site Specific Policy Area Modification 3.1 .4 i:
"The lands on Part lot 26, Plan 246 Concession 1, W. Y.S.
being designated as Suburban Residential shall permit five (5)
lots, two of which shall contain at least 0.2 hectares, (0.5
acres) and three (3) of which shall not contain less than 0. 13
hectares (0. 32 acres) each. "
THAT Council be requested to give first and second reading to the
attached Bill 3537-94.D, being a By-law to amend By-law No.
2213-78, and to create an R 1-1 9 exception relating to lot area, lot
frontage and interior side yards for the above properties.
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the suggested resolutions respecting the matters listed as
"Consent Items" be adopted as submitted to Council, and Staff be
authorized to take all necessary action required to give effect to
same.
CARRIED
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SECTION "8" -MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Town of Newmarket, Team '94 re: Request for
Support at the 18th Annual Persechini Easter
Seal Run/Walkathon
Page 7
#224. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville re: Part VII
(Sewage Systems) of the Environment Protection
Act -Maintenance, Inspection and Correction of
Septic Systems
#225. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority re:
Request for Endorsement and Approval for SOS
(Save Our Simcoe) Storm Drain Marking Program
#226. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
AMO's Municipal Alert re: Help Fight Cuts to Municipal Road Grants
#227. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Royal Canadian Legion. D-Day Committee re:
Invitation to Attend the 50th Anniversary of D-Day
and World War II
#228. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the correspondence be received as information; and
THAT notice be provided in the Town of Aurora Notice Board.
CARRIED
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City of Brampton re: GTA Mayors Task Force re:
A New Approach to Land Use Planning: Proposed
Provincial Policy Statements
#229. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Regional Chairs of Ontario re: Planning and
Development Reform
#230. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Director of Planning prepare a response to the
correspondence and Report to Council in this regard.
CARRIED
Memorandum from Councillor Griffith re: Smoking By-law
#231. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Staff be authorized to research the question of preparation
of a No Smoking By-law and Report to Council in this regard.
DEFEATED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Business Development Committee Meeting No. 04-94
Wednesday. April 13. 1994
#232.
DEFERRAL:
#233.
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Chairman's Report of the Business Development
Committee Meeting No. 04-94 be received and the
recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted.
Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution it was:
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT consideration of Recommendation No. 2, with respect to
Production of a Town of Aurora Video to Support the Allure
Brochure, be deferred for consideration as part of the Report of the
next upcoming Business Development Committee meeting dealing
with this matter.
CARRIED
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#234. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Chairman's Report of the Business Development
Committee Meeting No. 04-94 be received and the
recommendations carried by the Committee, with the exception of
Recommendation No. 2, be adopted.
CARRIED
Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting No. 04-94
Wednesday. April 20. 1994
#235. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Report of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee
Meeting No. 04 -94 be received and the recommendations carried
by the Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
LACAC Meeting No. 05-94. Monday. April 11. 1994
#236. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the Report of the LACAC meeting held on April 11, 1994 be
received as information.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
ADM94-008-11 0-Canada/Ontario Infrastructure Works Program
#237. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to apply to the
Canada/Ontario Infrastructure Works Program for approval of the
following projects:
• Reconstruction of Royal Road and Cameron Avenue
• Reconstruction of Industrial Parkway from Yonge Street to
Vandorf Sideroad
• Reconstruction of Edward Street from Dunning Avenue to
Metcalf Street
• Resurfacing of McDonald Drive north between Wellington
Street and Haida Drive
• Reconstruction of Mill Street from Wellington Street to Tyler
Street
• Reconstruction of Kennedy Street from Wells Street to
Edward Street
CARRIED
Councillor Healy, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest in
this Report, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard.
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BA94-002-112-Application for Variance from Sign By-law
14799 Yonge Street-Royal LePage and Delegation from
Royal LePage Real Estate Ltd. re: Sign By-law Variance
Application. 14799 Yonge Street
#238. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the provisions of the Sign By-law be upheld.
CARRIED
CL94-015-113-By-law Services Vehicle Replacement
#239. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the tendering provisions of the purchasing policy be waived
to permit staff to solicit proposals from local dealers to replace the
By-law Services Vehicle.
CARRIED
PER94-003-114-Ratification of 1 994 Collective Agreement
with Aurora Professional Firefighters Association (APFFAl
#240. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the attached
Collective Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of
Aurora and the Aurora Professional Firefighters Association, Local
2870 of the International Association of Firefighters, representing
terms of employment for Fire Bargaining Unit employees for the
period January 1, 1994 to December 31, 1994.
CARRIED
PL94-041-115-Terms of Reference, Growth Management Study
#241. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Staff be authorized to prepare the terms of reference for a
Growth Management Study as a follow-up to Council' s resolution
of March 28, respecting the Magna special study area proposals.
CARRIED
PL94-043-116-Objection to By-law 3499-93. Blocks G. H
and J R.P. M-57. West Hill Redevelopment Company
Limited. Blocks 204-210 R.P. 65M-2376. Revlis Securities
Limited: D 14-31-91 and D 14-32-91 and Delegations from
Mr. Lebovic. Lebovic Enterprises and Mr. J. McAlpine.
McAlpine Ford Lincoln Mercury Sales Ltd. re: By-law No. 3499-93
#242. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT Council continue to support By-law 3499-93, despite the
matters stated in the letter of objection; and
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THAT the OMB be requested to make the changes set out in the
staff report to correct a technical error in the drafting of the By-law.
CARRIED
PW94-012-117-Tender Award. Tender P.W.-1994-03
Aurora East Trunk Sewer & Watermain. Town of Aurora
#243. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Tender P.W.-1994-03, Construction of Aurora East Trunk
Sewer and Watermain, be awarded to the low bidder, Con-Drain
Company (1983) Limited, at its bid price of $1 ,030,662.23;
THAT a contingency allowance of $30,000.00be approved for this
project; and
THAT the project costs for the works be debited to the
Development Capital Account (No. 3009-0306-3120).
CARRIED
CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authoritv re:
Capital Projects. Canada -Ontario Infrastructure
Program. Town of Aurora
#244. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Staff report with respect to the feasibility of the ideas
suggested in the correspondence.
CARRIED
Concerned Residents re: Speed on Kennedy Street West: and
Mr. G. Scott re: Traffic on Kennedy Street West
#245. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT AMO be requested to lobby for the right of municipalities to
establish a photo radar system to record and penalize speeding
drivers.
CARRIED
The York Region Board of Education re: Request
Permission to Hood "No Parking" Signs on Both
Sides of MacDonald Drive, April 29. 1994
#246. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
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Theatre Aurora re: Invitation to Attend 35th
Anniversary Gala and Request for Proclamation
-"Theatre Week", in the Town of Aurora
#247. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the correspondence be received as information; and
THAT the May 1-7, 1994 be proclaimed "Theatre Week" in the
Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS
Appointment to the Aurora Public Library Board
#248.
BY-LAWS
#249.
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT Mr. Natesan Subramanian be appointed to serve on the
Board of the Aurora Public Library.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bills for First Reading:
3537-94.D
3538-94.T
3539-94.T
3540-94.T
Being a Bill to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Kashef/Ryfa).
Being a By-law to dedicate
certain lands as public highway
(St. John's Sideroad).
Being a By-law to temporarily
close a portion of Yonge Street,
within the Town of Aurora, for the
July 1st, 1994, Parade.
Being a By-law to temporarily
close Wells Street in conjunction
with Civic holiday celebrations
planned at the Town Park
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
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#250. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bills for Second Reading:
3537-94.D
3538-94.T
3539-94.T
3540-94.T
Being a Bill to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Kashef/Ryfa).
Being a By-law to dedicate
certain lands as public highway
(St. John's Sideroad).
Being a By-law to temporarily
close a portion of Yonge Street,
within the Town of Aurora, for the
July 1st, 1994, Parade.
Being a By-law to temporarily
close Wells Street in conjunction
with Civic holiday celebrations
planned at the Town Park
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Weller -Repeated his request that the growth of shrubs on the
Jack Wood's property be reviewed with a view to
potentially trimming back this foliage.
Referred to two recent drownings of persons whose
hair was trapped in swimming pool drain systems and
requested the Leisure Services Department to review
this matter.
NEW BUSINESS
Ms. S. Menczel. Aurora Agricultural Society re: Request
for Event at the Fair, June 1 0-1 2, 1994 to be Classified
as a Community Festival
#251. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Aurora Agricultural Society fair be classified as a
Community Festival on a permanent basis.
CARRIED
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The York Region Board of Education and The York Region
Roman Catholic Separate School Board re: Unpaid
Education Development Charges
Page 14
#252. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Councillors Healy and Timpson, having previously declared a possible Conflict
of Interest, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard.
ADJOURNMENT
#253. Moved by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:08p.m.
CARRIED
J. WEST,