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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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).
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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
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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.
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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