MINUTES - Council - 19940622II
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 21-94
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, June 22, 1994
8:00p.m.
MINUTES II
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair;
Councillors Griffith, McKenzie,
Pedersen, Timpson and Weller
Councillor Constable was
absent.
Councillors Healy and Jones
were absent representing the
Town in Leksand Sweden.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Chief Administrative Officer,
Municipal Clerk, Director of
Planning, Director of Building,
Director of Public Works,
Director of Leisure Services,
Fire Chief, Treasurer and
Recording Secretary.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councillor Timpson declared a possible Conflict of Interest in the
Correspondence from Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church by virtue of his
residence in the vicinity, 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
#354. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein,
with the addition thereto of a Memorandum from the Director of
Planning regarding Objections to O.P.A. #6 Bayview Wellington
Centre Secondary Plan; a Delegation from Paul R. Stilo &
Associates Ltd. regarding T JC Rombos Investments Inc.; a Report
from the Director of Personnel regarding Ratification of CUPE
Collective Agreement -1994 Negotiations; and a Memorandum
from the Treasurer regarding the correspondence from the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario pertaining to the Province
charging municipalities for supplementary assessments.
CARRIED
Aurora Council Minutes No. 21-94
Wednesday, June 22, 1994
PRESENTATION
Page 2
Region of York Quilters Guild. Presentation of Quilt to the Town of Aurora
Mrs. Angela Krotowski, Co-ordinator of the Region of York Quilters Guild,
advised that the Guild received a grant from the Town of Aurora's Arts and
Culture Fund in 1992, and used the grant toward the creation of a historical
wall quilt. Mrs. Krotowski presented the quilt to the Mayor and Members of
Council, and outlined that it depicts twenty buildings of historical significance
to the Town. On behalf of Council, Mayor West thanked the Guild for their
efforts and the donation of the Quilt. A suitable location within the Town Hall
will be selected for the permanent display of the quilt.
DELEGATIONS
Mr. Trimbee. The National Broadcast Reading Service Inc. re: Sale of Break-
Open Tickets
Mr. Trimbee addressed Council regarding concerns with the Town's policy
restricting the sale of break-open lottery tickets. He suggested that, although
his non-profit organization is not based in Aurora, it would sell the tickets from
a commercial outlet in the Town. Accordingly, he requested Council to review
the policy and to re-consider their request to sell the tickets from third party
locations in the municipality.
#355. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to the
Clerk for a report.
CARRIED
Mr. Jim Hughes. Hughes Management re: Zoning By-law Amendment. Stanjon
Developments Limited/810999 Ontario Limited: D14-44-89
Mr. Webb addressed Council on behalf of Stanjon Developments Limited. He
pointed out that Council's concerns expressed at the May 26th Public Meeting
respecting the development of the subject lands as a plan of subdivision have
now been addressed. Specifically, Mr. Webb advised that the revised plan of
subdivision now proposes 7.68 units/acre, rather than 10 units/acre and the
proposed townhouses have been removed from the plan. He added that this
plan allows for 1 21 detached and 1 00 semi-detached homes, for a total of 221
units. With regard to the issue of parkland, Mr. Webb provided a sketch of the
revised plan of subdivision, depicting the proposed addition of parkland and
open space. Mr. Webb requested Council's consideration of the revised draft
plan of subdivision and requested that an implementing Zoning By-law be
prepared for consideration at the July Council meeting.
#356. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the comments of the delegate be received, and referred to
the Unfinished Business Section of the agenda.
CARRIED
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Wednesday, June 22, 1994
Page 3
Mr. Stilo. Paul R. Stilo & Associates Ltd .. re: TJC Rombos Investments Inc ..
1 55 Wellington Street East
Mr. Stilo advised that he was in attendance in connection with Report No.
PL94-070-171 and to respond to any questions or concerns Council may have
with regard to this development. He also expressed appreciation for Council's
assistance with expediting this project.
#357. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the delegation be received as information.
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 1 3-94. April 27. 1994
Special Council -Public Planning Meeting No. 14-94. April 28. 1994
Council Meeting No. 1 5-94. May 11 . 1 994
Special Council -Public Meeting No. 16-94. May 25. 1994
Council Meeting No. 17-94. May 25. 1994
Special Council -Public Planning No. 18-94. May 26. 1994
Special Council Meeting No. 19-94. June 2. 1994
Council Meeting No, 20-94. June 8. 1994
#358. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 13-94, 14-94, 1 5-94, 1 6-
94, 17-94, 18-94, 19-94 and 20-94 be adopted as printed and
circulated.
CARRIED
SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
The Premier of Ontario re: Council's Endorsement of the Town of
Richmond Hill's Resolution Concerning Funding for School Construction
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ministry of Finance re: Council's Correspondence Regarding the Town of
Richmond Hill's Resolution -Level of Provincial Funding for the
Construction of Schools
THAI the correspondence be received as information.
Ministry of Culture. Tourism and Recreation re: Preserving Ontario's
Architecture Program -Designated Property Grants IDPGl 1994/95
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
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Wednesday, June 22, 1994
Page 4
Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Comprehensive Set of Provincial Policy
Statements
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ministry of Environment and Energy re: Industry Proposal to Help Finance
Blue Box Programs
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Regional Municipality of York re: Clause No. 8. in Report No. 10 of
the Transportation and Environmental Services Committee -"Policy -
Population Signs. Area Municipalities"
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Regional Municipality of York re: Clause No. 9. in Report No. 10 of
the Transportation and Environmental Services Committee -"Policy -
Roadside Maintenance"
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Regional Municipality of York re: Clause No.5. in Report No. 10 of
the Transportation and Environmental Services Committee -"Traffic
Operations -Intersection Improvements. Leslie Street and Wellington
Street. Aurora"
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Regional Municipality of York re: Road Construction -Wellington
Street East. from Leslie Street to Woodbine Ave.
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Regional Municipality of York re: May. 1994 Edition of EconoMetro
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Regional Municipality of York re: Materials Entitled Greater Toronto
Area Economic Development Strategy: Minutes of the G.T.C.C. Meeting:
SMART '95 -World Teleport Association: Article Entitled "Recycling
Mania Crashes and Burns in California" and GTA Transportation Plan
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Association of Municipalities of Ontario. News Release re: AMO
Welcomes Consultation on Industry Proposal for Funding Municipal
Recycling Programs
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Aurora Eire Brigade re: 1994 Muscular Dystrophy Campaign -Car Wash
and Request for Proclamation -"Muscular Dystrophy Day". June 18.
1994
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Aurora Council Minutes No. 21-94
Wednesday, June 22, 1994
Page 5
The Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School re: Request for Parking Permit
for Annual Commencement
THAT on-street parking be permitted to guests of Dr. G.W.
Williams Secondary School on Friday, November 4, 1994 from
6:00 to 11:00 p.m. for their Annual Commencement.
York County Hospital News Release re: 1993/94 Annual Meeting
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church re: Development of Property at 7
Lacey Court for Community Recreational Use.
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Director
of Leisure Services.
Kennel Inn Animal Control Centre re: Report on Metro Area Animal
Control Managers -Rabies Strategy
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ms. Fairs. Resident. re: Request to Close-Off Fleury Street for Street
Party. July 8. 1994
THAT permission be granted to the residents of Fleury Street to
close-off Fleury Street at Catherine Avenue and at the top of
McMahon Park on July 8, 1994 from 5:00 p.m. to midnight for a
street party; and
THAT the residents notify the Works and Fire Departments, the
Police and Ambulance Services and all residents on the said street
of this event.
Committee of Adjustment. Notices of Decision re: Application -A-1 0-
94/D 13-1 0-94 !Inrig! Application -A-11-94/D 13-1 0-94 !Vrancicl
Application -B-07 -94/D 1 0-07-94 !Priestly/Casey!
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
STAFF REPORTS
CL94-027-169 -Refreshment Vending By-law No. 3224-90 -
Amendments
THAT Council give first and second reading to Bill No. 3555-94.P
making two amendments to By-law No. 3224-90 which would
provide an exemption, for non-profit Charitable and Religious
Organizations from being required to pay a fee for a licence to
operate refreshment services but would require that an application
for a permit be made in each circumstance.
Aurora Council Minutes No. 21-94
Wednesday, June 22, 1994
Page 6
#359.
PL94-069-170 -Proposed Official Plan Modification Part of Lot 86.
Concession 1 W.Y.S .. St. John's Sideroad West and Vonge Street.
Aurora Office Centre (1 051715 Ontario Limited!: 009-08-94
THAT the Ministry of Municipal Affairs be requested to approve
Deferral No. 10 as a Modification to the Council adopted 1991
Town of Aurora Official Plan with the substitution of wording as
indicated below within Site Specific Policy Area Section 3.2.7.c.
PL94-070-171 -Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan
Agreement. Part Block A. R.P. 535. 155 Wellington Street East. T.J.C.
Rombos Investments Inc.: 014-02-94. 011-01-94
THAT subject to Zoning By-law 3552-94.0 coming into force and
the payment of all applicable fees, Council authorize the Mayor and
Clerk to sign a Site Plan Agreement between T.J.C. Rombos
Investments Inc. and the Town of Aurora.
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller
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
Councillor Timpson, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest
in respect of the correspondence from Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, did
not take part in the vote called with respect to this matter.
SECTION "8"-MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
The Regional Municipality of York re: Clause No. 1. Report No. 1 of the
Regional Chief Administrative Officer.Commissioner of Environmental Services
and Regional Solicitor -"Willing Host Landfill Site Search"
#360. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the Town of Aurora endorse the resolution from the Regional
Municipality of York.
CARRIED
City of Vaughan re: Item 6. Report No. 9 of the Committee of the Whole -
"Resolution -Enumeration & Voters List Preparation -Federal. Provincial and
Municipal Elections"
#361. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Town of Aurora endorse the resolution from the City of
Vaughan.
CARRIED
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Wednesday, June 22, 1994
Page 7
Association of Municipalities of Ontario Municipal Alert re: Province to Charge
Municipalities for Supplementary Assessments: and
Memorandum from the Treasurer re: correspondence from Association of
Municipalities re: Province to charge to Municipalities for supplementary
Assessments
#362. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
WHEREAS the Provincial Minister of Finance on June 14th advised
AMO that, commencing July 1, 1 994, the Province will charge
municipalities for supplementary assessments; and
AND WHEREAS these additional costs represent downloading of
Provincial costs to municipalities over and above those already
absorbed through the Expenditure Control Plan, and the Social
Contract; and
AND WHEREAS legislation has not been enacted to enable
municipalities to apportion these costs to the upper tier and the
school boards;
THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Council of the Town
of Aurora:
THAT the Minister of Finance and local MPP be advised of
the Town of Aurora's concern with the lack of prior
consultation in this matter, the lack of opportunity to share
these costs with the Region and school boards, and the
further downloading of costs mid-year for a budget which
has already been approved by the municipality; and
THAT staff be directed to advise the Opposition Parties,
Queen's Park, neighbouring Municipalities, and the Ministry
of Municipal Affairs of Council's resolution.
CARRIED
Memorandum from Mayor West re: Report of the Regional Commissioner of
Transportation -Funding of St. John's Sideroad
#363. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Staff be requested to redirect funding for the St. John's
Sideroad to Royal Road; and
THAT Staff be requested to work with the Regional Transportation
Department on the transfer of information respecting St. John's
Sideroad from the Town to the Region if the Region confirms the
recommendation to assume jurisdiction over it.
CARRIED
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Wednesday, June 22, 1994
Page 8
Memorandum from Mayor West re: Proposed Additional Ice Surface -Aurora
Community Centre
#364. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Staff be given authorization to begin discussions with the
Consultants regarding the twinning of the ice surface at Aurora
Heights Drive should an indication of Infrastructure Funding
approval be received.
CARRIED
Memorandum from Director of Leisure Services re: Preparation of "No Parking"
By-Law -Seaton Drive
#365. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Staff be authorized to prepare the necessary amendment to
the Parking By-law.
CARRIED
Coscan Development Corporation. Commercial Properties re: St. Andrew's
Shopping Centre -Eliminating Charge for Garbage Removal
#366. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the correspondence be received and that the request be
denied on the basis that the tenants have a right to utilize municipal
garbage collection services if they so desire.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting No, 06-94 Wednesday, June 15,
1994
#367. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Report of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee
Meeting No. 06-94 be received and the recommendations carried
by the Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
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Wednesday, June 22, 1994
Page 9
STAFF REPORTS
CL94-028-172 -Tree Preservation Agreements -Draft Plans of Subdivision.
19!-85048 !former Corridor lands) and 19!-85110 !Avery/Bolandl
#368. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAI the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Tree
Preservation Agreement with 1 024963 Ontario Limited, with
respect to the draft plan of subdivision 19!-85048; and
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Tree
Preservation Agreement with 757337 Ontario Limited, 802381
Ontario Limited, and Peter Avery, with respect to draft plan of
subdivision 19T -8511 0.
CARRIED
CL94-030-173-Policy for Disposition of Municipal Land
#369. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council receive the Draft Policy for the disposition of
Municipal Land as information pending determination of the impact
of Bill 163 on the proposed process.
CARRIED
CL94-031-17 4-Bill 163-An Act to Revise the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
#370.
#371.
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Council receive Report No. CL94-031 as information.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Ministry of Municipal Affairs be requested to include the
definition of a "gift" in terms of monetary value in the proposed
legislation.
CARRIED
PL94-068-175-Proposed Plan of Subdivision. Part of Lots 17. 18. 19 and 20.
Concession 11. The Alpenhouse Limited and Magna International Inc.: 19!-
94015
#372. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the proposed plan of subdivision 19!-94015 be draft
approved subject to the following conditions:
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Wednesday, June 22, 1994
Page 10
1. Approval shall relate to a draft plan of subdivision prepared
by Malone Given Parsons Ltd.
Job No. 93-547S
Dated February 10, 1994
Revised May 24, 1994
incorporating red-line revisions as follows:
a) inclusion of Block 13 for a Hydro transformer station
within Block 5 having minimum dimensions of 30
metre x 30 metres
b) inclusion of a 1 0 metre x 1 0 metre daylighting triangle
at the intersection of Streets "B" and "C".
2. The road allowances included within this draft plan of
subdivision shall be dedicated as public highways without
monetary consideration and free of all encumbrances.
3. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement to
convey land to the Town of Aurora at no cost and free of all
encumbrances for the purposes of parkland in respect of
Blocks 5, 6, and 7. The parkland required by the subdivision
agreement shall be at locations determined by the Special
Study/Secondary Plan process required by Amendment
Number 9. In the alternative, the Town may accept a cash
in lieu payment for the parkland requirements of the plan of
subdivision.
4. In lieu of parkland requirements for Blocks 1, 2, 3 and 4 the
Owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement :
a) to construct a full size softball diamond on its lands;
b) to enter into an agreement satisfactory to the Town of
Aurora whereby there is shared use of the softball
diamond by the owner and the Town of Aurora;
c) that the softball diamond may be relocated to other
lands owned by the owner in the municipality without
affecting the terms and conditions of the agreement;
d) that failing construction of a softball diamond on lands
owned by the owner, the owner shall convey to the
Town of Aurora other lands, which in the opinion of
the Town, are suitable for recreational purposes and
are of a size at least equivalent to the lands required
for a softball diamond and associated parking and
amenities;
e) that in no way is the owner alleviated from its
responsibilities with respect to parkland conveyance
relating to Blocks 5, 6 and 7 referred to in condition 3
above.
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Wednesday, June 22, 1994
Page 11
5. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement to
examine and provide easements for trail routes with the
Town to provide for east to west linkages through Blocks 5
and 7 and on the periphery of Blocks 4 and 1 .
6. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement to
convey blocks within Blocks 1 and 5 together with adequate
access to public road allowances to the Town of Aurora at
no cost and free of all encumbrances for the purposes of
stormwater management.
7. The owner shall convey 0. 3 metre reserves along the sides
and fronts of Blocks 5, 6, and 7 to the Town of Aurora
without monetary consideration and free of all encumbrances
to be held by the Town until development of those Blocks
occurs through an approved site plan agreement.
8. The road allowances included within this draft plan of
subdivision shall be named to the satisfaction of the Town of
Aurora and the Regional Planning Department.
9. Any dead ends or open sides of road allowances created by
this draft plan of subdivision shall be terminated in 0.3 metre
reserves, to be conveyed to the Town of Aurora without
monetary consideration and free of all encumbrances, to be
held by the Town until required for future road allowances or
development of adjacent land. Where portions of the road
are to be registered in phases the roads shall terminate in
temporary turning circles acceptable to the Director of Public
Works.
10. The owner shall enter into a subdivision agreement with the
Town of Aurora agreeing to satisfy all conditions, financial
and otherwise of the Town; prior to final approval, the Town
shall confirm that the subdivision agreement will be
registered by the Town against the lands to which it applies
as provided for in the Planning Act.
11 . The lands within this draft plan of subdivision shall be
appropriately zoned in a zoning by-law that has come into
effect in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act.
In accordance with Official Plan Amendments Numbers 7 and
8, Blocks 2, 3 and 4 shall be placed in a Holding category
until the conditions of those amendments have been fulfilled.
12. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement that a
construction access shall be provided only in a location and
according to standards approved by the Town of Aurora and
the Regional Transportation Department.
13. Such easements as may be required for utility or drainage
purposes shall be granted to the appropriate authority.
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Wednesday, June 22, 1994
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14. Natural gas, telephone service and T.V. service, where
required shall be constructed underground within the road
allowances or other appropriate easements.
15. Hydro electric service for the lands within this draft plan of
subdivision shall be constructed to the satisfaction of the
Aurora Hydro Electric Commission.
16. The owner shall enter into an agreement with the Aurora
Hydro Electric Commission agreeing to make provision for the
Commission to acquire a block within Block 5 for the
purposes of constructing a transformer station.
17. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement to
prepare a tree preservation plan, not to remove trees on lots
or blocks without the written approval of the Town of Aurora
and the Region of York, and in accordance with the tree
preservation plan.
18. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement to
prepare a landscape plan which details plantings within the
road allowances as required in accordance with the Town's
Landscape Standards Manual.
19. Prior to undertaking any removal of topsoil on the site, the
owner shall apply for and receive a topsoil removal permit
from the Town of Aurora Public Works Department.
Documentation submitted with this application shall include
the proposed phasing of grading and the storage of topsoil.
20. Prior to undertaking any grading on the site, and in
connection with the topsoil removal permit referenced in
condition 19, the owner shall prepare and agree in the
subdivision agreement to implement a report to the
satisfaction of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority and the Town of Aurora which details the means
by which erosion and siltation and their effects will be
minimized and contained on the site both during and after the
construction period.
21. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement to
investigate methods of protecting and maintaining the
function of the existing wetland including a program of
rehabilitation and revegetation of the wetland prior to
undertaking any works on Block 4. The terms of reference
for the study shall be formulated in conjunction with and
approved by the Town of Aurora, the Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority and the Ministry of Natural Resources
and be based on Section v) of Official Plan Amendment
Number 8. The owner shall agree in the subdivision
agreement to carry out or cause to be carried out the
recommendations contained within the study.
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Wednesday, June 22, 1994
Page 13
22. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement that prior
to commencement of any works on Block 4, a detailed
hydrogeological study to investigate methods of protecting
and maintaining the integrity of groundwater quality and
quantity and to establish an environmentally sound irrigation
system and a Water Conservation Plan in accordance with
the Oak Ridges Moraine Area Draft Strategy, April 1994 or
an approved successor will be undertaken. The terms of
reference for the study shall be formulated in conjunction
with, and approved by the Town of Aurora, the Region of
York, the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Lake Simcoe
Region Conservation Authority, and the Ministry of
Environment and Energy and be guided by and approved in
accordance with the provisions of Section vi) of Official Plan
Amendment Number 8. The owner shall agree in the
subdivision agreement to carry out or cause to be carried out
the recommendations contained within the study.
23. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement that prior
to implementing the golf course on Block 4, a qualified golf
course architect will be retained to prepare a detailed design
for the golf course and its accessory facilities. The design
shall be consistent with and in accordance with the findings,
recommendations and implementation measures emanating
from the studies required in conditions 21 and 22 and be
approved by the Town of Aurora, the Region of York, the
Ministry of Natural Resources, the Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority and the Ministry of Environment and
Energy. The golf course design shall, in addition to the
requirements of the studies required in conditions 21 and 22
minimize changes to existing landform and protect wherever
practicable, tree cover.
24. The owner shall prepare and agree in the subdivision
agreement to implement a stormwater management plan and
water quality control study which is acceptable to the Town
of Aurora, the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority,
the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ministry of
Environment and Energy. The management plan shall :
i) outline measures and recommendations for proper
stormwater management techniques as well as erosion
and sedimentation control measures to be employed on
site both during and after construction;
ii) outline measures to ensure implementation of effective
techniques to mitigate potential impacts of the
development on the cold water fishery resource of the
Holland River, both during and after construction;
iii) and on Block 4, be carried out in conjunction with and
be consistent with the wetland and environmental
study and the hydrogeological study set out in
conditions 21 and 22.
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Wednesday, June 22, 1994
Page 14
25. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement to retain
a qualified professional to prepare and implement an
environmentally sound Golf Course Management Plan relating
to the use and application of chemicals on the golf course on
Block 4 as part of a site plan agreement and prior to
undertaking any works on the site. The Management Plan
shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Oak
Ridges Moraine Draft Strategy, April 1994, or an approved
successor, be premised on conservative practices, and be
acceptable to the Town of Aurora, the Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority, the Ministry of Natural Resources,
and the Ministry of Environment and Energy. The plan shall
also establish monitoring procedures to ensure its continued
implementation.
26. In relation to Block 4, the subdivision agreement shall provide
that a qualified environmental consultant be retained by the
Town of Aurora to review the proposed golf course design,
maintenance plan and the various implementing studies and
reports to ensure that the polices of Official Plan Amendment
Number 8 are adhered to prior to, and during construction of
the golf course. The owner shall agree in the subdivision
agreement to carry out and abide by the various
implementing studies.
27. In relation to Block 4, the subdivision agreement shall provide
that an on-site environmental inspector be appointed by the
Town of Aurora to monitor the implementation of the
recommendations of the environmental consultant and the
fulfilment of the environmental objectives of the site plan
agreement and Official Plan Amendment Number 8. The
function and authority of the environmental inspector
including a "stop work" authority shall be set out in the site
plan agreement between Magna and the Town. The owner
shall agree in the subdivision agreement to abide by the
function and authority of the said environmental inspector.
28. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement that the
lands included within the buffer area adjacent to the stream
banks of any watercourse shown on Schedule "A" to Official
Plan Amendment Number 8 shall be maintained in a naturally
vegetated undisturbed state, unless otherwise approved by
the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Lake Simcoe
Region Conservation Authority.
29. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement to
maintain the portion of the mature mixed forest woodlot
located within Block 4 in a natural, undisturbed state and
shall cause the woodlot to be staked out and surveyed so as
to ensure this area is identified for maintenance.
30. Prior to final approval the owner shall enter into a front
ending agreement, in accordance with the provisions of The
Development Charges Act, with the Town of Aurora, which
will detail the external services to be installed by the owners.
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Page 15
31 . The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement that prior
to the issuance of building permits, a plan which will provi
de for interim fire protection during the construction period
has been submitted to and agreed upon by the Fire Chief.
32. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement that prior
to the occupancy of any building within the subdivision, the
watermain network shall be tested by a certified professional
to verify that adequate flows and pressure are available to
the site and that the test results and methodology shall be to
the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
33. Prior to final approval, the owner shall prepare engineering
drawings to the satisfaction of the Aurora Public Works
Department for the layout and construction of services.
Such plans shall be designed and scaled as described in the
Town of Aurora design criteria manual and based on the
Functional Servicing Report by Paragon Engineering Limited
Consulting Engineers dated May 25, 1994.
34. Prior to undertaking any grading or removal of topsoil on
those areas of the site effected, the owner shall undertake an
archaeological inventory investigation which meets the
standards of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and
Recreation.
35. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement that if
the lands are registered or developed in phases, such phases
will be satisfactory to the Town of Aurora.
36. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement to
complete the development of the head office for Magna
International Inc., the Advanced Production Facility and the
Research and Product Development Centre as expeditiously
as possible and to that end a schedule consistent with the
timeframes set out in Official Plan Amendment Number 7
shall be devised and included in the subdivision agreement.
37. The owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement to include
architectural control provisions dealing with the exterior
cladding of buildings to be constructed within the proposed
plan of subdivision.
CARRIED
PL94-071-176 -Objection to By-law 3533-94. D -General By-law Amendment:
D14-13-92
#373. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council continue to support By-law 3533-94.D; and
THAT the Ontario Municipal Board be requested to deem those
portions of the By-law that are not in issue to have come into
effect.
CARRIED
Aurora Council Minutes No. 21-94 '
Wednesday, June 22, 1994
Page 16
LS94-024-177-Tender Award-Tender No. LS-1994-07 Leisure Pool/Whirlpool
Tiling Prqject
#374. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Tender No. LS-1994-07 for the tiling of the Leisure Pool and
Whirlpool not be awarded; and
THAT staff be authorized to proceed with whirlpool repairs and
tiling with an upset limit of $20,000.
CARRIED
PW94-021-1 78 -Appmval qf Engineering Cqnsulting Services fqr the
Recqnstructiqn qf Rqyal Rqad
#375. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council approve the award of the contract for the provision
of engineering consulting services for the reconstruction of Royal
Road, from Yonge Street to Edward Street including Cameron
Avenue, to the firm of The Greer Galloway Group Inc.;
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to enter into an
agreement for the provision of said services as outlined in a
proposal dated June 13, 1994; and
THAT funds in the amount of $30,000.00 be provided from
Engineering Reserves.
CARRIED
PW94-022-179 -Tender Award. Tender PW-1994-08 Recqnstructiqn and
Sewer RehabilitatiQn. Murray Drive: Wiles Cqurt tQ Glass Drive. Tqwn qf Aumra
#376. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Tender PW-1 994-08, Reconstruction and sewer rehabilitation
Murray Drive, from Wiles Court to Glass Drive, Town of Aurora, be
awarded to the low bidder, Gazzola Paving Limited, at its tender
price of $590,539. 78;
THAT a Contingency Allowance of $58,000.00 be approved for
this project; and
THAT project costs be charged to Road Capital Account No. 1-
3501-0300-3120, and Sewer Capital Account No.1-4152-0300-
3120.
CARRIED
Aurora Council Minutes No. 21-94
Wednesday, June 22, 1994
Page 17
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Delegation of Mr. Jim Hughes. Hughes Management re: Zoning By-law
Amendment. Stanjon Developments Limjted/810999 Ontario Limited: 014-44-
.8..9.
#377.
BY-LAWS
#378.
#379.
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Staff be directed to prepare the necessary Zoning By-law as
requested, and report back to Council regarding the
condition/status of completion of works on St. John's Sideroad.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bills for First Reading:
3554-94.T
3555-94.P
Being a By-law to prescribe
maximum rates of speed on Willow
Farm Lane in the Town of Aurora.
Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 3224-90, the Refreshment
Vending By-law.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bills for Second Reading:
3554-94.T
3555-94.P
Being a By-law to prescribe
maximum rates of speed on Willow
Farm Lane in the Town of Aurora.
Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 3224-90, the Refreshment
Vending By-law.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Aurora Council Minutes No. 21-94
Wednesday, June 22, 1994
Page 18
#380.
#381.
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
3552-94.D
3553-94.A
Being a By-law to amend
By-law No. 2213-78 (Rombos).
Being a By-law to appoint
those authorized to consider
matters at the first attendance
facility.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
3554-94.T Being a By-law to prescribe
maximum rates of speed on Willow
Farm Lane in the Town of Aurora.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Weller
Councillor Timpson
Queried the Director of Leisure Services
regarding increases in soccer and ball
registration and relevant demands on
facilities.
Requested the Director of Leisure Services
to report on costs for ice bookings.
Requested that the roof on the west side
exit from Church Street School be
repaired.
Commented on an article in the Era-Banner
regarding No Parking areas and traffic
movement alterations at the Leisure
Complex for July 1st.
Aurora Council Minutes No. 21-94
Wednesday, June 22, 1994
Page 19
NEW BUSINESS
PER94-005 -Ratification of CUPE Collective Agreement -1994 Negotiations
#382. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Collective
Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Aurora and the
Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1359
representing terms and conditions of employment for CUPE
bargaining unit employees for the period April 1, 1 994 to March
31, 1996, subject to ratification by CUPE Local 1359 at their
meeting scheduled for June 21, 1994.
CARRIED
Memorandum from Director of Planning re: Objections to O.P.A. #6 Bayview
Wellington Centre Secondary Plan
#383. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Griffith
WHEREAS Markborough Properties Inc. has agreed to withdraw its
objection to Official Plan Amendment Number 6;
AND WHEREAS it is Markborough's desire as part of its agreement
to withdraw that objection to be part of a Special Study Area
which has been delineated on Schedule A to Official Plan
Amendment Number 9;
AND WHEREAS it is in Council's view appropriate to include the
Markborough lands within this Special Study Area;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Aurora resolves as
follows:
THAT the Minister of Municipal Affairs be requested to
modify Official Plan Amendment Number 9 by including the
lands located in Part of Lots 1 9 and 20 owned by
Markborough Properties Inc. on Schedule "A" as Special
Study Area.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#384. Moved by Councillor Timpson
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:56p.m.
CARRIED
L. CLERK