MINUTES - Council - 19940824II
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 27-94
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, August 24, 1994
8:02p.m.
MINUTES II
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair;
Councillors Constable, Griffith,
Healy, Jones, McKenzie,
Pedersen, Timpson and Weller.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Chief Administrative Officer,
Municipal Clerk, Director of
Planning, Director of Building
Administration, Director of
Public Works, Director of
Personnel, Parks Supervisor,
Deputy Fire Chief, Treasurer
and Recording Secretary.
Councillor Griffith declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Report No. LS94-
028-211 re: Tree Removal on Rotary Park, as his residence abuts the property
in question, 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 Resolution No.
443 (correspondence from the York Region Board of Education) considered at
the Special Council -Public Planning Meeting on July 28, 1994 for which he
was absent, due to employment with the York Region Board of Education.
Councillor Jones declared a possible Conflict of Interest in correspondence
received from the Beacon Hall residents concerning the Bayview Parks
Corporation lands at the southwest corner of Bayview Avenue and Vandorf
Road as the proposal may be impacted by the activities of the Timberlane
Tennis and Country Club, of which he is a member, 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.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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#453. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
Mr. P. Bailey. Paradise Homes Aurora Inc. re: Request for
Temporary Sales Office. Northeast Corner of John West Way
and Wellington Street. Town of Aurora
Mr. Bailey advised Council of the plans by Paradise Homes Inc. to construct a
temporary sales facility located on the north side of Wellington Street East, just
east of the John West Way intersection. The sales office would be in use for
a period of approximately a year in order to market the units proposed to be
constructed on the lands immediately east of the Town Hall facilities on John
West Way. An artists rendering of the facility and a proposed Site Plan
showing the location of the parking areas were submitted for Council's
information. Mr. Bailey advised that the necessary approvals were being sought
from the Region of York and local authorities to allow the office to proceed for
construction in September/October, 1994.
#454. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the submission by the delegate be received as information.
CARRIED
Mr. J. McCartney. Resident re: Traffic Problems on Kennedy
Street West
Mr. McCartney addressed Council on behalf of a number of residents in the
Town who are concerned about volume and speed of traffic presently utilizing
Kennedy Street.
It was requested that Council implement measures to prevent the use of the
street by heavy vehicles and thru traffic through imposition of traffic diversion
measures, multi-stop signs and lower speed limits. Concerns with the width of
the street given its function as a collector street were expressed. Council was
requested to review the concerns of the residents and provide responses in an
expeditious manner to improve safety in the neighbourhood.
#455. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the submission by the delegate be referred for consideration
along with Report PW94-032-228.
CARRIED
Aurora Council Minutes No. 27-94
Wednesday, August 24, 1994
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 24-94. Wednesday. July 27. 1994
Special Council -Public Planning Meeting No. 25-94.
Thursday. July 28. 1994
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#456. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 24-94 and 25-94 be
adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
Councillor Timpson, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest
in Resolution No. 443 at the Special Council -Public Planning Meeting on July
28, 1994, did not take part in the vote called for with respect to the adoption
of Resolution No. 443.
SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Mr. M. Bevilacqua. M.P. York North re: Council's
Endorsement of City of Vaughan's Resolution on
Enumeration & Voters List Preparation. Item 6.
Report No, 9
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ontario Municipal Board re: Appointment for Hearing
re: Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville General Zoning
By-law No. 87-34
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority re: Resolution -Landfill Sites on the Oak
Ridges Moraine
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Town of Richmond Hill re: Council's Resolution -
Provincial Fee for Supplementary Assessments
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Aird & Berlis re: Request for Authorization of
Conveyances Regarding 1 00 Engelhard Drive
THAT the transfers by the Corporation of the Town Aurora pursuant to:
1) Instrument No. 220900 dated February 21, 1978 and
registered March 31, 1978;
2) Instrument No. 252481 dated January 16, 1980 and
registered April 11, 1980;
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3) Instrument No. 254050 dated May 21, 1980 and registered
May 29, 1980; and
4) Instrument No. 282557 dated September 15, 1981 and
registered October 26, 1981.
respecting Engelhard Industries of Canada Limited and Cardiff
Investments Limited be authorized on a ex post facto basis as
contemplated by Town of Aurora By-law No. 2003-73.
Kennel Inn Animal Control Centre re: Quarterly Report
for April. May and June. 1994
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Aurora Volunteer Fire Brigade re: Request for
Proclamation -"Muscular Dystrophy Week".
September 5-10. 1994 in the Town of Aurora
THAT September 5th through 1Oth, 1994 be proclaimed "Muscular
Dystrophy Week" in the Town of Aurora.
Committee of Adjustment -Notices of Decision
Application-A-23&24-94/D13-23&24-94 !Molellal
Application -B-09-94/D 1 0-09-94 !Molellal
Application-A-26-94/D13-26-94 !Priestly)
Application -B-05-93/D 1 0-05-93 !McCutcheon)
Application-A-25-94/D13-25-94 !Saunders)
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ms. B. McDiarmid. Resident re: Request to Close-Off
Foreht Crescent for Street Party. September 1 0. 1994
THAT permission be granted to the residents of Foreht Crescent to close-
off the east side of Foreht Crescent on September 10, 1994 from 3:00
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.
Mr. S. Wilson. Resident re: No Stopping on the West
Side of Odin Crescent
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Director of
Public Works for a response.
Ministry of Environment and Energy re: Notice of
Completion of Government Review for the Interim
Waste Authority Environmental Assessment for a
Landfill Waste Disposal Site for the Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto/York Region
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
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The Premier of Ontario re: Council's Correspondence
on the Report of the GT A Mayors on the Erosion of
Municipal Powers and the Need to Review Governance
and Municipal tax Reform within the GT A
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Urban Development Institute/Ontario re: Canada/
Ontario Infrastructure Program
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Premier of Ontario re: Council's Resolution -
Gross Receipts Tax CGRJ)
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ms. V. Carruthers. Resident re: Request to Close-Off
Delayne Drive for Summerfest Street Celebration
September 1 0. 1994
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THAT permission be granted to the residents of Delayne Drive to close-off
Delayne Drive between Aurora Heights Drive and Falan Heights Drive
(House #'s171-195) on September 10, 1994 from 12 noon to 10:00
p.m. for a Summerfest street celebration; and
THAT the residents notify the Works, Fire, Police, Ambulance
Departments and all residents on the said street of this event.
STAFF REPORTS
LS94-027-21 0 -Tree Removal -10 Teasdale Court
THAT Council authorize the removal of two Black Willow trees
(approximate size 500 mm diameter, 12 meters in height). within the
Municipal Open Space Block adjacent to the residence on 10 Teasdale
Court.
LS94-028-211 -Tree Removal -Rotary Park
THAT Council authorize the removal of one Austrian Pine Tree
(approximate size 400 mm diameter, 10 meters in height).
PL94-086-213-Application for Exemption from Part
Lot Control. Lots 12. 25. 27. 31. 40. 42. 45.126.
128.129. 133. 136. 137.138.141 and 159.
R.P. 65M-2805. Dawlish Avenue and Covent Crescent
Landford Meadows Ltd.: D12-PLC-01-94
THAT Council approve the request submitted by Landford Meadows Ltd.
for exemption from Part Lot Control to permit maintenance easements on
the subject lands, being Lots 12, 25, 27, 31, 40, 42, 45, 126, 128, 129,
133, 136, 137, 138, 141 and 159, Registered Plan 65M-2805; and
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THAT Bill Number 3567-94.D be given first and second reading; and that
the Clerk be authorized to table a bill to repeal Bill Number 3567-94.D
upon the completion of the transfer of the maintenance easements
requested by Landford Meadows Ltd.
PL94-087-214-Application for Exemption from Part
Lot Control. Lots. 84. 90. 94. 119.129.131.132.
133. 134. 135. 137 and 138. R.P. 65M-2803
Chiswick Crescent. Landford Meadows Ltd.
D12-PLC-02-94
THAT Council approve the request submitted by Landford Meadows Ltd.
for exemption from Part Lot Control to permit maintenance easements on
the subject lands, being Lots 84, 90, 94, 119, 129, 131, 132, 133, 134,
135, 137 and 138, Registered Plan 65M-2803; and
THAT Bill Number 3568-94. D be given first and second reading; and that
the Clerk be authorized to table a bill to repeal Bill Number 3568-94.D
upon the completion of the transfer of the maintenance easements
requested by Landford Meadows Ltd.
PL94-088-215 -Application for Exemption from Part
Lot Control. Lots 23. 25. 27. 45. 51. 69 and 88.
R.P. 65M-2804. Carlyle Crescent and Allenvale Drive
Landford Meadows Ltd.: D12-PLC-03-94
THAT Council approve the request submitted by Landford Meadows Ltd.
for exemption from Part Lot Control to permit maintenance easements on
the subject lands, being Lots 23, 25, 27, 45, 51, 69 and 88, Registered
Plan 65M-2804; and
THAT Bill Number 3569-94.D be given first and second reading; and that
the Clerk be authorized to table a bill to repeal Bill Number 3569-94.D
upon the completion of the transfer of the maintenance easements
requested by Landford Meadows Ltd.
PL94-089-216 -Proposed Site Plan Amendment
Agreement. Sinclair Radio Laboratories. 85 Mary
Street. Part 6. Plan 65R-6842: D11-03-85
THAT subject to the provision of all applicable fees and Department Head
Approval of all plans, Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Site
Plan Amendment Agreement between Sinclair Radio Laboratories Limited
and the Town of Aurora for the construction of a 813.16 m 2 industrial
building and mezzanine addition.
PW94-035-217-Tender Award. Tender No.
PW-1994-11 -Miscellaneous Concrete and
Asphalt Repairs. Various Locations. Town of
Aurora
THAT Tender No. W-1994-11, miscellaneous concrete and asphalt
repairs, various locations, Town of Aurora be awarded to the low bidder,
Thorncrete Construction Limited, at its tender price of $61,406. 70; and
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THAT project costs be charged to Accounts 3004-0300-3120 (sidewalk
maintenance), 3134-0300-31 20 (catchbasins), 3141-0300-3120 (hot
and cold patching), 3900-0300-31 20 (connecting link) and 41 00-0300-
31 20 (sanitary sewer).
TR94-025-218 -Release of Outside Works Securities
Gateway Plaza Investments. Site Plan Agreement
SP-90-04. 1 26 Wellington Street West
THAT upon the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, the
Director of Building Administration, the Director of Leisure Services, and
the Fire Chief, the financial security in the amount of $5,000.00 held in
connection with the Outside Works Securities relating to Site Plan
Agreement SP-90-04 between Gateway Plaza Investments and the Town
of Aurora may now be released in their entirety.
TR94-026-219 -Release of Outside Works Securities
Dwyer and Downes/Gienowen. Site Plan Agreement
SP-89-19. Citadel Place II
THAT upon the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, the
Director of Building Administration, the Director of Leisure Services, and
the Fire Chief, the financial security in the amount of $1 9,000. 00 held in
connection with the Outside Works Securities relating to Site Plan
Agreement SP-89-19 between Dwyer and Downs/Gienowen and the
Town of Aurora may now be released in their entirety.
#457. 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 Griffith, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest
with respect to Report No. LS94-028-211, did not take part in the vote called
for regarding the adoption of Resolution No. 457.
SECTION "8" -MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: York Region Official Plan
#458. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
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The Regional Municipality of York re: Employment
Equity Update
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#459. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
re: Council's Correspondence Regarding Electoral
Boundaries Readjustment Act
#460. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
The Chief Electoral Officer re: Council's Resolution
on the City of Vaughan's Resolution-Enumeration
and the Preparation of Voters' Lists
#461. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Office of Consolidated Hearings re: Notice of Public
Hearing -Proposed IWA Landfill Waste Disposal Site
for Metropolitan Toronto/York Region
#462. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received as information; and
THAT Staff be directed to prepare a Report on Waste Management
issues within the GT A.
CARRIED
Town of Richmond Hill re: Public Meeting Concerning
Official Plan Amendment No. 129. a Secondary Plan
for the Oak Ridges -Lake Wilcox Community
#463. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
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Beacon Hall Residents re: Proposed Official Plan and
Zoning By-law Amendments. Bayview Parks Corporation
Lands Located at the South-West Corner of Bayview
Avenue and Vandorf Sideroad
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#464. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Councillor Jones, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest in
this matter, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard.
Naches Holdings Incorporated re: Shopping Centre
Located at 1 4834 Y onge Street
#465. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT Staff be directed to set-up a meeting to discuss the concerns
of the plaza owner.
CARRIED
AMO's Municipal Alert re: City of London's Legal·
Challenge to Bill 120
#466. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Ontario Sewer and Watermajn Construction
Association re: Canada/Ontario Infrastructure
Works
#467. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Mr. G. Matamoros. Resident re: Council's Resolution
No, 431 re: Kennedy Street West Traffic Concerns and
Mr. & Mrs. McCartney. Residents re: Traffic Problems
on Kennedy Street West
#468. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be referred for consideration along with
Report PW94-032-228.
CARRIED
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Ministry of Finance re: Council's Correspondence re:
Ontario Government's Decision to Start Charging
Municipalities for Supplementary Assessment Services
#469. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
WITHDRAWAL: The Motion was withdrawn with the consent of the mover
and seconder.
#470. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
WHEREAS in the seventh paragraph of the Minister's undated letter
to Mr. Lawrence Allison, Municipal Clerk of the Town of Aurora, it
was indicated that disentanglement discussions were broken off
when the Association of Municipalities of Ontario voted to reject
the disentanglement proposal;
AND WHEREAS that particular rationale for the cessation of the
deliberations is absolutely untrue as it was evident Municipalities
were being shafted by the actions of the provincial government;
AND WHEREAS the provincial fiscal year runs from April 1 to
March 31 and the municipal fiscal year runs from January 1 to
December 31, and because of this difference, Municipalities cannot
do a three-quarters of the year adjustment to municipal budgets;
AND WHEREAS it is unreasonable for the Government of Ontario
to expect municipal governments to raise funds and pay for
services rendered in 1994 out of their 1995 budgets; and
THEREFORE be it Hereby Resolved THAT the provincial government
be requested to defer collecting this supplementary assessment
services fee at least until January 1, 1995; that the retroactive
portion be eliminated; and that the fee not be incurred for services
until January 1, 1995.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
TR94-024-220 -Agreement Between the Town of Aurora
and Bull HN Information Systems Regarding Property
System Acquisition and Software Migration
#471. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement
with Bull HN Information Systems Limited for the supply of a
Property/Building Permit Applications System in an lnformix
environment which will include the upgrade of the current Financial
Information System Application Software to the lnformix base.
CARRIED
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PL94-092-221 -Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law
Amendment. Part Lot 81. Concession 1 E.Y.S, D09-9-94
and D 14-1 5-94. John West Way. Gordon and Elizabeth Schmidt
#472. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT Council authorize staff to schedule a public hearing on
September 26, 1994 to obtain public input regarding the above
application for an Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment
D09-9-94 and D 14-15-94 by Gordon and Elizabeth Schmidt for
Part Lot 81, Concession 1, EYS;
THAT Council request staff to prepare a preliminary discussion
paper on the implications of the proposed changes to the Bayview
Wellington Secondary submitted by G. and E. Schmidt and
Bayview Wellington Developments Inc. for the September 6
Planning Advisory Committee meeting; and
THAT the Public Planning meeting scheduled for September 29,
1994 be cancelled.
CARRIED
PL94-093-222 -Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law
Amendment. Part Lots 81. 82. 83 and 84. Concession 1 E.Y.S.
D09-1 0-94 and D14-16-94. North West Corner of Bayview
Avenue and Wellington Street East. Bayview Wellington
Developments Inc.
#473. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council authorize staff to schedule a public hearing on
September 26, 1994 to obtain public input regarding the above
application for an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment D09-
1 0-94 and D 14-16-94, on lands owned by Bayview Wellington
Developments Inc.; and
THAT Council request staff to prepare a preliminary discussion
paper on the implications of the proposed changes to the Bayview
Wellington Secondary submitted by G. and E. Schmidt and
Bayview Wellington Developments Inc. for the September 6
Planning Advisory Committee meeting.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#474. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Ad Hoc Working Committee be informed of the
meetings.
CARRIED
The Resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED.
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PL94-094-223 -Promotional Video Business Development
Committee
#475. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a letter of
agreement with ForeRunner Communications Ltd.
CARRIED
PW94-034-224 -Proposed Residential Plans of Subdivision
on St. John's Sideroad East: Stanjon Developments Limited
(D 12-930141 and Linblasco Investments Limited !D 12-91 01 Ol
#476. Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the following report be received by Council as information.
CARRIED
PW94-036-225 -CatTail Developments Limited: Paving
of Bayview Avenue
#477. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Council endorse the provision of a hard surface treatment on
Bayview Avenue between the CatTail Subdivision and Wellington
Street in lieu of the Subdivision Agreement requirements to install
base course asphalt prior to the occupancy of any homes in the
CatTail Subdivision.
DEFERRAL: Upon the question of the adoption of the Resolution, it was:
#478. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT consideration of this matter be deferred until the next
meeting of Council; and
THAT Staff be directed to obtain clarification from the Region of
York concerning the timing of Bayview Avenue improvements.
CARRIED
PW94-037-226 -Sanitary Sewage Pumping Stations
#479. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Director of Public Works prepare a Report on the
requirements for sanitary sewage pumping stations as required for
new subdivision developments in the Town.
CARRIED
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CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Mrs. D. Lee. Resident re: Sidewalk on the East Side
of Crawford Rose Drive
#480. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Director
of Public Works for a response and the siteline issue be addressed
by Staff immediately if appropriate.
CARRIED
Mr. B. Hodgson. Resident re: Request for Stop Signs
on Nisbet Drive at the Corner of Sandusky Crescent
#481. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Director
of Public Works for a response.
CARRIED
PER94-006-212 -Employment Equity Legislation and
Regulation
#482. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Report from the Director of Personnel respecting
Employment Equity legislation and Regulation be received as
information; and
THAT Staff be directed to prepare a resolution for consideration at
the next Council meeting expressing concern with the contents of
the implementing regulation.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Fl94-004-227 -Business Arising from Council Meeting of
July 27. 1994-Monthly Fire Inspections of Certain Town
Facilities by Aurora Fire Department Personnel
#483. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the conducting of monthly fire inspections of certain Town
facilities continue to be completed by certified personnel.
CARRIED
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PW94-032-228 -Request for Reduction in the Maximum
Rate of Speed -Kennedy Street West:
Delegation of Mr. J. McCartney. Resident re: Traffic Problems
on Kennedy Street West; and
Mr. G. Matamoros. Resident re: Council's Resolution
No. 431 re: Kennedy Street West Traffic Concerns and
Mr. & Mrs. McCartney. Residents re: Traffic Problems
on Kennedy Street West
#484.
#485.
#486.
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the necessary By-law to impose a 40 km/hr. speed limit from
Yonge Street to Bathurst Street be considered this evening.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Public Works Staff be authorized to erect truck regulation
signage at the Bathurst/Kennedy Streets intersection as soon as
possible.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the issue of implementing multi-stop intersections along the
whole of Kennedy Street be referred to the Director of Public Works
in order that a comparison with other collector streets within
Aurora can be undertaken together with a review of the
recommendations contained within the Delcan Traffic Safety
Report, and
THAT the Director prepare an additional Report to Council on this
subject.
CARRIED
PW94-033-229 -Request for Multi-Way Stop Signs at
Tamarac Trail and Underhill Crescent
#487.
BY-LAWS
#488.
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the request for multi-way stop signs at Tamarac Trail and
Underhill Crescent be denied.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAI leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bills for First Reading:
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#489.
3567-94.D
3568-94.D
3569-94.D
3571-94.T
Being a By-law to exempt
certain lots on Registered
Plan 65M-2805 in Aurora,
from the Part Lot Control
provisions as provided in
subsection 50 (5) of the
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c.P.13 (as amended)
(Landford-Dawlish).
Being a By-law to exempt
certain lots on Registered
Plan 65M-2803 in Aurora,
from the Part Lot Control
provisions as provided in
subsection 50 (5) of the
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c.P.13 (as amended)
(Landford-Chiswick).
Being a By-law to exempt
certain lots on Registered
Plan 65M-2804 in Aurora,
from the Part Lot Control
provisions as provided in
subsection 50 (5) of the
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c.P.13 (as amended)
(Landford-Carlyle).
Being a By-law to prescribe
maximum rates of speed on
Kennedy Street West in the
Town of Aurora.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bills for Second Reading:
3567-94.D Being a By-law to exempt
certain lots on Registered
Plan 65M-2805 in Aurora,
from the Part Lot Control
provisions as provided in
subsection 50 (5) of the
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c.P.13 (as amended)
(Landford-Dawlish).
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#490.
3568-94.D
3569-94.D
3571-94.T
Being a By-law to exempt
certain lots on Registered
Plan 65M-2803 in Aurora,
from the Part Lot Control
provisions as provided in
subsection 50 (5) of the
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c.P.13 (as amended)
(Landford-Chiswick).
Being a By-law to exempt
certain lots on Registered
Plan 65M-2804 in Aurora,
from the Part Lot Control
provisions as provided in
subsection 50 (5) of the
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c.P.13 (as amended)
(Landford-Carlyle).
Being a By-law to prescribe
maximum rates of speed on
Kennedy Street West in the
Town of Aurora.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT leave be given the. Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for Third Reading:
3571-94.T Being a By-law to prescribe
maximum rates of speed on
Kennedy Street West in the
Town of Aurora.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Pedersen
Councillor Weller
Expressed concern with the tone of the article
published in the local media regarding the
vacancy for the position of the Director of
Leisure Services.
Requested information respecting the
Consultants' review of the Church Street School
roof and the status of painting the exterior of the
building.
Aurora Council Minutes No. 27-94
Wednesday, August 24, 1994
Page 17
Councillor Timpson Requested the Public Works and Leisure Services
Staff to attend to any undergrowth located on
public property to the rear of the Aurora
Shopping Centre.
Councillor Healy Requested Public Works Department to
undertake an additional traffic study to reassess
the previous request for a three-way stop at the
intersection of Walton Drive and Birch Court.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. G. Jack. Resident re: Request to Close-Off Harrison
Avenue for Street Dance/BBQ. September 3. 1994
#491. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT permission be granted to the residents of Harrison Avenue
to close-off Harrison Avenue between Wells and Gurnett Streets on
September 3, 1994 (rain date: Sunday, September 4, 1994) from
2:00 p.m. to midnight for a street dance/barbecue; 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.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#492. Moved by Councillor Timpson
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:40p.m.
CARRIED
J. WEST, MOR ICIPAL CLERK