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MINUTES - Council - 19941123;'''' II TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING NO. 34-94 Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Wednesday, November 23, 1994 8:00p.m. MINUTES II COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair; Councillors Constable, Griffith, Healy, Jones, McKenzie, Pedersen and Timpson. STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST Councillor Weller was absent on vacation. Municipal Clerk/Acting CAO, Deputy Clerk/Solicitor, Director of Planning, Director of Building Administration, Director of Public Works, Director of Personnel, Fire Chief and Treasurer. Councillor Jones declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Report PL94-130- 314 and the servicing implications respecting Bayview Parks Corporation in relation to his membership in the Timberlane Tennis and Country Club, 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 #634. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein. CARRIED ADOPTION OF MINUTES Council Meeting No. 33-94. Wednesday. October 26. 1994 #635. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy THAT the Minutes of Meeting Number 33-94 be adopted as printed and circulated. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 34-94 Wednesday, November 23, 1994 II SECTION "A, -CONSENT ITEMS II CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS Office of Consolidated Hearing re: Preliminary Hearing re: Interim Waste Authority Landfill Waste Disposal Site Hearing -Metropolitan Toronto/York Region and Memorandum from Deputy Clerk/Solicitor THAT the correspondence be received as information. Ontario March of Dimes re: Request for Proclamation - "Ontario March of Dimes Month". January 1995 Page 2. THAT January 1995 be proclaimed "Ontario March of Dimes Month" in the Town of Aurora. Ministry of Transportation re: 1994 Subsidy Allocation -Municipal Transit THAT the correspondence be received as information. AMO's Municipal Alert re: Government Releases Amendments to Bill 163 THAT the correspondehce be received as information. The Regional Municipality of York re: Clause No. 1 of Report No. 10 of the Planning Committee-"Planning Reform. Bill 163. Amendments to Ontario Planning and Development Act" THAT the correspondence be received as information. Woodbridge College re: York Region Board of Education Project -"Take Our Kids To Work" Day THAT the correspondence be received as information. Office of the Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario re: · Council's Resolution re: 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 GTA THAT the correspondence be received as information. Kennel Inn Animal Control Centre re: Quarterly Report - July-August-September. 1994 THAT the correspondence be received as information. Ontario Waste Management Association re: Nine Point Plan -"Wasted Opportunities" THAT the correspondence be received as information. Aurora Council Minutes No. 34-94 Wednesday, November 23, 1994 Canadian Public Health Association re: Request for Proclamation ~ "World AIDS Day". December 1 . 1994 Page 3 THAT December 1, 1994 be proclaimed "World AIDS Day" in the Town of Aurora. Ontario Municipal Board re: Interim Decision on a Motion by West Hill Redevelopment Company Limited and Revlis Securities Ltd. to Dismiss Appeal by McAlpine Ford & Mercury Sales Ltd. Against Town of Aurora Zoning By-law 3449-93 THAT the correspondence be received as information. The Regional Municipality of York re: Clause No. 17. in Report No. 18 of the Transportation and Environmental Services Committee-"Road Assumptions-Regional Roads" THAT the correspondence be received as information. The Regional Municipality of York re: Clause No. 8. in Report No. 18 of the Transportation and Environmental Services Committee-"Noise Attenuation-Regional Roads" THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Director of Public Works for a Report. The Regional Municipality of York re: Clause No. 11. in Report No. 18 of the Transportation and Environmental Services Committee-"A New Vision for Urban Transportation. Transportation Association of Canada" THAT the correspondence be received as information. Mrs. E. Adair and Mrs. J. Alderdice. Residents re: Request for Stop Sign and/or Crosswalk on Dunning Avenue THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Director of Public Works for a response. Mr. G. Smale. Student re: Letter of Appreciation for Town of Aurora Award THAT the correspondence be received as information. The Regional Municipality of York re: Regional Road / Assumptions -St. John's Sideroad THAT the correspondence be received as information. Mr. L. Chandler. Resident re: Parking and Traffic Flow on Royal Road THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Director of Public Works for a response. Aurora Council Minutes No. 34-94 Wednesday, November 23, 1994 Committee of Adjustment -Notices of Decision Application -B-18-94/D 1 0-.19-8-94 IWolfl Application -A-41-94/D 13-41-94 !Williams) Application -A-42&43-94/D13-42&43-94 !Town-Wood Homes) THAT the correspondence be received as information. Committee of Adjustment -Notice of Appeal re: Permission to Enlarge Non-Conforming Use: A-27-94/D13-27-94 IW.M.I. Waste Management! THAT the correspondence be received as information. ST AEE REPORTS CL94-058-309 -Transfer of Driveway Access Across 3m Reserve. Lot 94. Plan 65M-2687. 509 St. John's Sideroad Page 4 THAT Council accept the transfer of Part 5, Plan 65R-15867 from the applicant to the Town; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the documentation required to transfer Part Lot 94, Plan 65M-2687, designated as Part 14, Reference Plan 65R-15867 to the owner of Lot 94 to create a driveway access. CL94-059c31 0 -Pedication of Public Highway Forming Part of St, John's Sideroad THAT Bill No. 3589-94.T, being a By-law to dedicate certain lands as public highway forming part of St. John's Sideroad, be provided first and second reading; and THAT Staff be authorized to make such minor adjustments in the legal descriptions as may be required to effect registration of the above-noted Bill. PL94-127-311 -Application for Exemption from Part Lot Control. Block 6. Registered Plan 65M-2976 39-53 Stone Road. Town-Wood Homes Limited D12-PLC-05-94 THAT Council approve the request for exemption from Part Lot Control made by Town-Wood Homes Limited to divide Block 6, Registered Plan 65M-2976 into eight separate lots; and THAT Bill Number 3590-94.D be given first, second and third reading; and that the Clerk be authorized to table a bill to repeal Bill Number 3590- 94.D upon the completion of the transfer of the subject lots as requested by Town-Wood Homes Limited. Aurora Council Minutes No. 34-94 Wednesday, November 23, 1994 PL94-128-312-Application for Exemption from Part Lot Control Lots 134.141. 142. 145. 150. 151. 152. 153. Blocks 154-163. Registered Plan 65M-2977. Town-Wood Homes Limited: D12-PLC-06-94 Page 5 THAI Council approve the request for exemption from Part Lot Control made by Town-Wood Homes Limited to divide Lots 134, 141, 142, 145, 150, 151, 152, 153 and Blocks 154 through to 163, Registered Plan ' 65M-2977 into separate lots; and THAT Bill Number 3591-94. D be given first, second and third reading; and that the Clerk be authorized to table a bill to repeal Bill Number 3591- 94.D upon the completion of the transfer of the subject lots as requested by Town-Wood Homes Limited. PL94-129-313-Application For Exemption From Part Lot Control. Lots 60-65 and 81-101 Inclusive. Registered Plan 65M-2977. Dunadam Developments Inc.: D12-PLC-07-94 THAT Council approve the request for. exemption from Part Lot Control made by Town-Wood Homes Limited to divide Lots 60-65 and 81-101 inclusive, Registered Plan 65M-2977 into separate lots; and THAT Bill Number 3592-94.D be given first, second and third reading; and that the Clerk be authorized to table a bill to repeal Bill Number 3592- 94.D upon the completion of the transfer of the subject lots as requested by Dunadam Developments Inc. PL94-132-315-New Applications Received for Site Plan Approval. September 13. 1994 to November 23. 1994 THAT the following overview of new Site Plan applications be received by Council as information. #636. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen 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 SECTION "B" -MATTERS FOR CONSIDERA TJON CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS AMO's Municipal Alert re: The Government's New Requirements Under the Local Government Disclosure of Interest Act #637. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 34-94 Wednesday, November 23, 1994 Page 6 The Regional Municipal of York re: Notice of the Passing of the Development Charges By-law #638. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the correspondence be received as information; and THAT the Regional By-law be reviewed by Staff with a view to identifying inconsistencies in relation to the Town's Development Charges By-law. CARRIED At this point in the meeting Mayor West welcomed the 4th Aurora Cubs and Scouts who were in attendance in the Council Chambers. Aurora Public Library Board re: Appreciation to All Members of Council for Their Support of the Aurora Public Library and Board and Suggestions Respecting Board Appointments and Committee Structure #639. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAI Mayor-Elect Jones be appointed to the Aurora Public Library Board; and THAT all other appointments be held in abeyance pending the determination of the new Council. CARRIED ST AEE REPORTS ADM94-011-316-Quarterly Departmental Activity Reports #640. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKehzie THAT the quarterly departmental activity Reports attached hereto be received as information. CARRIED CL94-060~317 -Agreement in Relation to Consent Application B-03-94/D1 0-03-94 I Kashef! #641. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Healy THAI the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Restrictive Covenant in favour of the Town in relation to Part Lot 29, Plan 246, designated as Parts 3 and 6, Reference Plan 65R-17160. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 34-94 Wednesday, November 23, 1994 Page 7 PW94-056-318 -Disposal of Surplus/Obsolete Equipment #642. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT Council endorse the recommendations in the following Report regarding the sale and disposal of surplus and obsolete Public Works and Fire Department equipment. CARRIED PL94-133-319 -Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment St. Andrews Valley Golf and Country Club. 368 St. John's Sideroad East, Part of Lot 86. Concession 1 E.Y.S, D14-17-94 #643. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy THAT the following application, scheduled for a special Public Planning Meeting on December 14, 1994 at 7:00p.m., be received as information. CARRIED CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION The Chief Electoral Officer re: Report of the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for the Province of Ontario #644. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Healy THAT this Council recommend endorsement of the proposed electoral boundaries, subject to the concurrence of the new Council. CARRIED The Cue Zone Billiards and Sports Bar Inc. re: Request to Extend Hours of Operation From 12:00 Midnight to 1 :00 a.m. #645. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Constable THAT the request to extend the hours of operation be denied. DEFEATED #646. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT the correspondence be referred to the new Council. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 34-94 Wednesday, November 23, 1994 Page 8 AMO's Municipal Alert re: Municipalities Urged to Voice Opposition to Bill 173 #647. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the Town of Aurora endorse the position of AMO; and THAT the Province be requested to undertake a clause by clause review of the proposed legislation. CARRIED PL94-1 30-314 -Pending List -Status of Planning Applications (Update) #648. ' Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the update of Pending List -Status of Planning Applications be received as information. CARRIED Councillor Jones, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest in this Report, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard. UNFINISHED BUSINESS PW94-053-320 -Street Light Outage Repairs #649. BY-LAWS #650. Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT Council receive this Report as information and refer any potential increase to the annual cost of street light repairs to the 1995 Budget Discussions. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills for First Reading: 3589-94.T 3590-94.0 Being a By-law to dedicate certain lands as public highway forming part of St. John's Sideroad. Being a By-law to exempt a certain block on Registered Plan 65M-2976 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). Aurora Council Minutes No. 34-94 Wednesday, November 23, 1994 Page 9 #651. 3591-94.D 3592-94.D Being a By-law to exempt a certain block on Registered Plan 65M-2977 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). Being a By-law to exempt a certain block on Registered Plan 65M-2977 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). AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills for Second Reading: 3589-94.T 3590-94.D 3591-94.D 3592-94.D Being a By-law to dedicate certain lands as public highway forming part of St. John's Sideroad. Being a By-law to exempt a certain block on Registered Plan 65M-2976 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). Being a By-law to exempt a certain block on Registered Plan 65M-2977 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). Being a By-law to exempt a certain block on Registered Plan 65M-2977 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). AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 34-94 Wednesday, November 23, 1994 Page 10 #652. #653. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-law for Third Reading: 3588-94.T Being a By-law to designate a multiple stop intersection on Walton Drive at the intersection of Birch Court and Cedar Crescent. AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws for Third Reading: 3590-94.D 3591-94.D 3592-94.D Being a By-law to exempt a certain block on Registered Plan 65M-2976 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). Being a By-law to exempt a certain block on Registered Plan 65M-2977 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). Being a By-law to exempt a certain block on Registered Plan 65M-2977 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). AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time. CARRIED NOTICE OF MOTION Councillor Healy gave a Notice of a Motion with respect to the remuneration paid to Councillors in relation to attendance at scheduled meetings. Aurora Council Minutes No. 34-94 Wednesday, November 23, 1994 NEW BUSINESS Presentations to Outgoing Members of Council Page 11 Mayor West presented Councillor Timpson, Councillor Pedersen and Councillor Constable with gifts on behalf of Council, commending each for their years of valued service on behalf of the municipality. He wished each well in their future endeavours. Thereafter, Mayor-Elect Jones made a presentation to Mayor West and thanked him on behalf of all the residents of Aurora for his years of dedication to the Town. ADJOURNMENT #654. Moved by Councillor Timpson THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:45p.m. CARRIED