MINUTES - Council - 19950208TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 04-95
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, February 8, 1995
8:00p.m.
MINUTES
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor Jones in the Chair;
Councillors Griffith, Healy,
McKenzie, Morris, Sorley,
Wallace and Weller.
Councillor Ochalski was
absent on vacation.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Municipal Clerk/Acting CAO,
Deputy Clerk/Solicitor,
Director of Planning, Director
of Building Administration,
Director of Public Works, Fire
Chief and Treasurer.
Mayor Jones welcomed the 3rd Aurora Cubs who were present to observe the
Council proceedings.
DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST
Councillor Sorley disclosed an interest in Report No. PL95-014-041 by virtue
of a solicitor-client relationship 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
#45. Moved by Couf!cillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Sor/ey
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein,
with the addition of the Memorandum of the Deputy Clerk/Solicitor
for consideration along with Report CL95-01 0-040 and with the
addition of By-law No. 3600-95.T for first and second reading
consideration. ·
CARRIED
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II SECTION "A, -CONSENT ITEMS II
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
York Region District Health Council re: Invitation to
Attend Open House Dialogue on York Region Hospital
Operating Plans for 1995/96
THAT the correspondence be received as information; and
THAT members of Council wishing to attend be authorized to do so
in accordance with the normal policy.
Region of Peel re: Ontario Traffic Conference 1995
Annual Convention
THAT the correspondence be received as information; and
THAT members of Council wishing to attend be authorized to do so
in accordance with the normal policy.
Kennel Inn Animal Control Centre re: Kennel Inn's
Quarterly Report-October/November/December 1994
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Minister of Canadian Heritage re: 30th Anniversary
of the National Flag of Canada
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Director
of Leisure Services.
The Kidney Foundation of Canada re: Request for
Proclamation-"Kidney Month", March 1995
THAT March 1995 be proclaimed "Kidney Month" in the Town of
Aurora.
Canadian Society for Yad Vashem re: Request for
Proclamation -"Year of the Flame", 1995
THAT 1995 be proclaimed "Year of the Flame" in the Town of
Aurora.
The Regional Municipality of York re: Site Preparation
-Bayview Avenue From 250 Metres South of
· Bloomington Road to Wellington Street East
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York County Hospital -News Release re: York Region
Quick Response Project
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
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York Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board
re: Appointment to the Aurora Public Library Board
THAT, upon the recommendation of the York Region Roman
Catholic Separate School Board, Mr. Dennis Collins is hereby
appointed to the Aurora Public Library Board.
STAFF REPORTS
CL95-011-037-Dedication of Certain Lands and
Reserves as Public Highways Within Plan of
Subdivision 19T-89038 !Cat-Tail Investments Inc.
-Aurora Grove Subdivision)
THAT Bill No. 361 0-95. T, being a By-law to dedicate certain lands
and reserves as public highways forming parts of Stone Road,
Deerglen Terrace, and Crew's Nest Gate, be given first and second
reading; and
THAT Staff be authorized to make such minor adjustments to the
legal descriptions of the above-named Bill, as may be required to
effect registration.
PL95-013-038-Proposed Site Plan Agreements
Grindelwald Developments Limited !Town-Wood
Homes Limited!. Blocks 38, 39, 40. 41. 42. 43. 44
and 45. Registered Plan 65M-3013. Blocks 92 and 93
Registered Plan 65M-3012, D11-20-94 through to D11-27-94
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Site Plan
Agreement between Grindelwald Developments Limited and the
Town of Aurora for the construction of two rowhouse blocks
consisting of ten units on the properties known as Block 38 and
39, Registered Plan 65M-3013;
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Site Plan
Agreement between Grindelwald Developments Limited and the
Town of Aurora for the construction of a rowhouse block
consisting of seven units on the property known as Block 40,
Registered Plan 65M-3013;
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Site Plan
Agreement between Grindelwald Developments Limited and the
Town of Aurora for the construction of a rowhouse block
consisting of seven units on the property known as Block 41,
Registered Plan 65M-3013;
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Site Plan
Agreement between Grindelwald Developments Limited and the
Town of Aurora for the construction of a rowhouse block
consisting of seven units on the property known as Block 42,
Registered Plan 65M-3013;
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#46.
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Site Plan
Agreement between Grindelwald Developments Limited and the
Town of Aurora for the construction of two rowhouse blocks
consisting of twelve units on the properties known as Block 43,
Registered Plan 65M-3013 and Block 92, Registered Plan 3012;
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Site Plan
Agreement between Grindelwald Developments Limited and the
Town of Aurora for the construction of a rowhouse block
consisting of seven units on the property known as Block 44,
Registered Plan 65M-3013;
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Site Plan
Agreement between Grindelwald Developments Limited and the
Town of Aurora for the construction of a rowhouse block
consisting of four units on the property known as Block 45,
Registered Plan 65M-3013; and
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Site Plan
Agreement between Grindelwald Developments Limited and the
Town of Aurora for the construction of a rowhouse block
consisting of six units on the property known as Block 93,
Registered Plan 65M-3012.
PL95-015-039 -Site Plan Control By-law
THAT By-law 3604-95.D designating a site plan control area be
given first and second readings.
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Sorley
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 CONSIDERATION
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
City of Mississauga re: Automatic Sprinkler Systems
#47. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora endorse the
correspondence from the City of Mississauga; and
THAT the Ontario Building Officials Association be added to the
circulation list in relation to the correspondence.
CARRIED
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Town of Richmond Hill re: Request for Endorsement
of Resolution -"Thistletown Regional Centre"
#48. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 01-95
Monday. January 30. 1995
#49. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the Report of the Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 01-
95 be received and the recommendations carried by the
Committee, with the exception of Recommendations Nos. 7, 8 and
9, be adopted.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#50. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Recommendation No. 4 be amended to include the
requirement for consultation ,with the affected residents in
connection with the required Report.
CARRIED
The main motion CARRIED AS AMENDED.
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MEETING NO. 01-95. MONDAY. JANUARY 30. 1995
Memorandum from Mayor Jones re: Regional Issues and
TR95-005-036 -Proposed Regional Uniform Water Rate Structure
#51. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Wallace
WHEREAS the documentation supplied by the Regional Municipality
of York supporting the proposed increase in water rates requires
additional review and comment by Staff;
AND WHEREAS the movement towards a uniform Regional water
rate will have a substantial impact on the residents and businesses
within the Town of Aurora;
AND WHEREAS it is in the best interest of the municipality to
ensure that the impacts of such a substantial change in Regional
policy are mitigated in a reasonable fashion;
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AND WHEREAS the proposed implementation of a rate change
affecting residents in 1995 deviates from a previously expressed
Regional position respecting changes in Regional financial policies;
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED:
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora express in the strongest
terms possible its opposition to the imposition of a drastic change
in Regional Financial policies respecting water charges without the
opportunity to fully assess either the rationale or impact on the
ratepayers of the Town of Aurora;
THAT the Regional Municipality of York be encouraged to defer
implementation of any changes to the water charges until January
1st, 1996; and
THAT a phased programto migrate the Town's current charge to
a uniform Regional rate be adopted.
CARRIED
Planning Advisory Committee Meeting No, 01-95 Monday. January 30. 1995
#52. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Sor/ey
THAT the Report of the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting No.
01-95 be received and the recommendations carried by the
Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
CL95-01 0-040 -Enactment of Substitute Council Procedural
By-law and Memorandum from the Deputy Clerk/Solicitor
#53. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Bill No. 3609-95.C, being a By-law to replace the Council
Procedural By-law 3414-92, be provided first and second readings
as amended by the Memorandum of the Deputy Clerk/Solicitor.
CARRIED
PL95-014-041 -Proposed Site Plan Amendment Agreement
St. Andrews Valley Golf and Country Club. 368 St, John's
Sideroad East. Part of Lot 86. Concession 1 E.Y.S.: D11-23-90
#54. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an
amendment to the Site Plan Amendment Agreement between St.
Andrews Valley Golf and Country Club and the Town of Aurora as
approved by Council January 25, 1995.
CARRIED
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Councillor Sorley, having previously disclosed an interest in this Report, did not
take part in the vote called for in this regard.
ADM95-002-042 -Quarterly Departmental Activity Reports
#55. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Quarterly Departmental Activity Reports attached hereto
be received as information.
CARRIED
PW95-009-043 -Parking Restrictions on Tecumseh Drive
#56. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council approve the proposed "no stopping" restrictions on
the west side of Tecumseh Drive between Aurora Heights Drive
and Kitimat Crescent;
THAT Council approve the "no parking" restrictions on the east
side of Tecumseh Drive between 48m south and 122m south of
Aurora Heights Drive;
THAT the Clerk be authorized to introduce the necessary bill for
1 two readings;
THAT the Clerk be authorized to notify affected residents and the
York Region Board of Education; and
THAT funds be allocated from Account #3007 to install the
required signage.
CARRIED
CONSIDERATION OF OTHER BUSINESS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
AT A PREVIOUS MEETING
Memorandum from Councillor Healy re: Notice of
Motion -Remuneration in Relation to Attendance
at Council Meetings
#57. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Wallace
WHEREAS the citizens of Aurora, through the election of its
Members of Council, expect that consistent, regular attendance at
meetings is one of the responsibilities of each individual member;
AND WHEREAS the opportunity should exist for citizens to
determine whether those elected are fulfilling their obligations in
this regard;
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT staff of the Clerk's Department be
directed to maintain a record of attendance by members of Council
at its Regular, Special, Public Planning and Standing Committee
Meetings, commencing January 1, 1995;
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DEFERRAL:
#58.
BY-LAWS
#59.
THAT the record of attendance be incorporated into the annual
summary of Council/Committee meetings prepared at the end of
each calendar year;
THAT the record of attendance shall delineate the total number of
meetings which each individual member of Council attended, those
meetings missed as a result of commitments related to Town
business and the total of those meetings missed for all other
reasons;
THAT the record of attendance when completed be circulated by
staff to those regularly receiving minutes of meetings of Council;
and
THAT staff prepare an amendment setting out appropriate clauses
for incorporation into Council's Procedural By-law to give effect to
the foregoing.
Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the matter be deferred to the Committee of the Whole
meeting with Staff to report with respect to the procedures and
costs to record attendance at the meetings.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bills for First Reading:
3599-95.T
3600-95.T
3604-95.0
3606-95.C
Being a By-law to amend
Parking By-Law 3377-92
with respect to Tecumseh Drive.
Being a By-law to amend
Parking By-Law 3377-92
with respect to Dunning Avenue.
Being a By-law to designate a
site plan control area and to
repeal By-law 2855-86 and
amendments thereto.
Being a By-law to appoint
members to the Committee
of Adjustment.
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#60.
3607-95.C
3608-95.C
3609-95.C
3610-95.T
3611-95.D
3612-95.C
Being a By-law to appoint
members to the Local
Architectural Conservation
Advisory Committee.
Being a By-law to appoint
members to the Aurora Public
Library Board.
Being a By-law to govern the
procedures of the Council of
the Town of Aurora and its
Committees.
Being a By-law to dedicate
certain lands and reserves
as public highways within
Plan of Subdivision 19T-89038.
Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Cat-Tail).
Being a By-law to appoint
members to the Property
Standards Committee.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bills for Second Reading:
3599-95.T
3600-95.T
3604-95.D
3606-95.C
Being a By-law to amend
Parking By-Law 3377-92
with respect to Tecumseh Drive.
Being a By-law to amend
Parking By-Law 3377-92
with respect to Dunning Avenue.
Being a By-law to designate a
site plan control area and to
repeal By-law 2855-86 and
· amendments thereto.
Being a By-law to appoint
members to the Committee
of Adjustment.
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#61.
3607-95.C
3608-95.C
3609-95.C
3610-95.T
3611-95.D
3612-95.C
Being a By-law to appoint
members to the Local
Architectural Conservation
Advisory Committee.
Being a By-law to appoint
members to the Aurora Public
Library Board.
Being a By-law to govern the
procedures of the Council of
the Town of Aurora and its
Committees.
Being a By-law to dedicate
certain lands and reserves
as public highways within
Plan of Subdivision 19T-89038.
Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Cat-Tail).
Being a By-law to appoint
members to the Property
Standards Committee.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading: ·
3602-95.F
3603-95.F
3605-95.F
Being a By-law to establish
fees for applications to the
Committee of Adjustment.
Being a By-law to authorize a
schedule of fees for the sale
of Town publications and to
prescribe service charges for
administrative matters.
Being a By-law to provide a
Schedule of Fees to the
Building By-law 3487-93.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
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#62. Moved by Councillor Sor/ey Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
3606-95.C
3607-95.C
3608-95.C
3612-95.C
Being a By-law to appoint
members to the Committee
of Adjustment.
Being a By-law to appoint
members to the Local
Architectural Conservation
Advisory Committee.
Being a By-law to appoint
members to the Aurora Public
Library Board.
Being a By-law to appoint
members to the Property
Standards Committee.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Weller -
ADJOURNMENT
Requested information relating to parking signage on
Wellington Street and the appropriate enforcement
mechanism in connection with the Region's jurisdiction
on that road.
Asked that the School Boards be directed to
communicate concerns respecting the transit system
through the Town, rather than directly to the transit
company.
Requested the Treasurer to provide a summary of costs
of the construction of the Aurora Family Leisure
Complex and how that construction was financed.
Requested that Staff be advised of the importance of
hydro conservation practices with respect to the Town
Hall.
#63. Moved by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:37p.m.
CARRIED
T. M. CLERK