MINUTES - Council - 19951025""~'
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 34-95
· Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, October 25, 1995
8:00p.m.
II. . MINUTES II
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Healy,
McKenzie, Morris, Ochalski, Sorley, Wallace and
Weller.
Councillor Griffith was absent due to illness.
STAFF MEMBERS Chief Administrative Officer, Municipal Clerk,
Deputy Clerk/Solicitor, Director of Planning, Director
of Building Administration,. Director of Leisure
Services, Director of Public Works, Fire Chief and
Acting Treasurer.
Mayor Jones welcomed the 5th Aurora Girl Guides who were present during the
Open Forum portion of the Council meeting.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Wallace declared an interest in BDC Report No. 08-95, Recommendation
No. 5 re: Sale of the Aurora Business Directory by virtue of ownership of a
business connected with the proposal 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 Sorley declared an interest in Report No. PL95-113-341 re: Proposed
Plan of Condominium, Paradise Homes Aurora Inc. 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
#635; Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein, with
the addition of a memorandum from the Director of Planning for
consideration with Report PL95, 11 3-341 and with the addition of
correspondence from Tornado Productions Inc. and from Ms G. Porter
to the New Business section of the Agenda.
CARRIED
Aurora Council Minutes No. 34-95
Wednesday, October 25, 1995
DELEGATIONS
Mr. D. Given. Malone Given Parsons re: Appointment of a
Representative of the Landowners. East of Bayview Avenue
as a Member of the Growth Management Study Steering Committee
Page 2
Mr. Given spoke on behalf of certain landowners, east of Bayview Avenue. He
requested Council' to enlarge the membership of the Growth Management Study
Steering Committee by appointing a representative of these landowners. This
would assist the Committee by bringing both the owners' technical expertise and
their viewpoint into the process at an early stage. In addition, he noted that the
Terms of Reference for the Committee established a horizon for growth to the year
2011. This was established as a 20 year time frame; however, he pointed out
that by the time the Study is completed, there may only be 15 years remaining.
Accordingly, he asked Council to review the time frame to ensure that an
appropriate length of time is determined.
#636. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the delegation be referred to the Unfinished Business section of
the Agenda for consideration.
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Special Council Minutes No. 30-95. Tuesday. September 26. 1995
Council Minutes No. 31-95. Wednesday. September 27. 1995
Special Council Minutes No. 32-95. Monday. October 2. 1995
Council Minutes No. 33-95. Wednesday. October 11. 1995
#637. Moved by.Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 30-95, 31-95, 32-95 and 33-
95 be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
II sEci;oN "A .. -coNsENT ITEMs II
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Ministry of Citizenship. Culture and Recreation re:
Important Notice - 1 995 Designated Property Grants
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THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Region of York re: Minutes of York Region Fire Services
Review Committee. September 29. 1995
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
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Wednesday, October 25, 1995
Township of King re: Submission to the GTA Task Force
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York County Hospital re: News Release -Hospital
Reviewing Draft Program Proposals
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Kennel Inn Animal Control Centre re: Quarterly Report
-July/August/September. 1 995
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ontario March of Dimes re: Request for Proclamation -
"Ontario March of Dimes Month". January. 1996
Page 3
THAT January, 1996 be proclaimed "Ontario March of Dimes Month"
in the Town of Aurora.
Canadian Public Health Association re: Request for
Proclamation-"World AIDS Day". December 1. 1995
THAT December 1, 1995 be proclaimed "World AIDS Day" in the
Town of Aurora.
Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School re: Town of Aurora
Awards for 1995
THAT Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School be notified that Council
intends to make the Town of Aurora Awards available for their
Commencement on November 3, 1995.
York Simcoe Five Pin Bowlers Association re: Request for
Proclamation -"Bowling Week". November 4-11 . 1995
THAT November 4-11, 1995 be proclaimed "Bowling Week" in the
Town of Aurora.
Ministry of Transportation re: Traffic Concerns on Highway 11
!Yonge Street\ Relating to St. Andrew's College
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York Region Board of Education re: Traffic Safety -
George Street Public School
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Director of
Public Works for a Report.
Memorandum from M. Dutschek. Manager of Engineering
Services re: Closure of Bayview Avenue -Wellington
Street to Stone Road
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
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Region of York. Transportation and Environmental
and Services Committee re: "Speed Limit -Bloomington
Road. Aurora and Richmond Hill"
THAT the correspondence be received as information. r
Ms A. Polsinelli. Resident re: Request for Traffic Lights at
Yonge Street and Kennedy Street East
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THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Director of
Public Works for a Report.
STAFF REPORTS
#638.
LS95-040-339 -Tree Removal -46 Fairway Drive
-THAT Council authorize the removal of one (1) Norway Maple tree
(approximate size 300mm diameter, 8 metres in height). in view of the
tree's declining health.
LS95cQ41-340 -Street Tree Replacement -Laurwood Court
THAT Council authorize the removal and replacement of eight (8)
70mm caliper Flowering Hawthorn trees from the Municipal road
allowance on Laurwood Court.
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ocha/ski
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
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SECTION "8" -MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Greater Toronto Area Task Force re: Town of Aurora's
Submission to the GTA Task Force
#639. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by.Councillor Ochalski
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
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Memorandum from Councillor Morris re: Request to
Place Notice of "Appointment Free" time at the Town
Hall in the Town of Aurora Notice Board
#640.
#641.
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT no elected individual, other than the Mayor who periodically
speaks for tile Town, shall have individual access to media spaqe paid
for by the Town.
DEFEATED
fllloved by Councillor Sor/ey Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT any Councillor who wishes to publish a schedule of his or her
availability to the public shall be permitted to publish such schedule in
the Town of Aurora Notice Board once per year
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Business Development Committee Report No. 08-95
Wednesday. October 11. 1995
#642. Moved by Councillor Ocha/ski Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT the Report of the Business Development Committee Meeting
No. 08-95 be received and the recommendations carried by the
Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
Councillor Wallace, having previously declared an interest in Recommendation No.
5 re: Sale of the Aurora Business Directory, did not take part in the vote called for
in this regard.
Leisure Services Advisory Committee Report No. 07-95
Wednesday. October 18. 1995
#643. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the Report of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting
No. 07-95 be received and the recommendations carried by the
Committee be adopted, except that Recommendation No. 5 shall be
revised to provide that the Draft Alcohol Risk Management Policy be
forwarded to "potentially affected" individuals and community
organizations.
CARRIED
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LACAC95-007 -October 16. 1995 L.A.C.A.C. Meeting
#644. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the Report of the L.A.C.A.C. meeting held on October 16,
1995, be received as information.
CARRIED
CCRC95-003 -Community Core Review Committee -Historic Core Awards
#645. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the minutes of the October 11, 1 995 meeting of the
Community Core Review Committee be received as information;
THAT the attached outline for an Historic Core Awards Program be
endorsed; and
THAT Staff be authorized to carry out a preliminary analysis respecting
the feasibility of undertaking comprehensive parking arrangement on
the east side of Yonge Street and to provide an outline of what has
transpired previously on both the east and west side parking lots. -
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
LS95-042-342 -Entry Wall Features for Valhalla Heights -
Yonge St. and Batson Drive
#646. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT Council approve the removal of the entry feature walls to
Valhalla Heights at Yonge Street and Batson Drive as explained in
Option #2 of this Report.
CARRIED
ADM95-014-343 -Disclosure of Council "In Camera" Information
#647; Moved by C~uncillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT the Report from the Chief Administrative Officer dated October
25, 1995 concerning the disclosure of Council "In Camera"
information be received; and
THAT the proposed amendment to the Town of Aurora's Council
Procedural By-law 3609-95.C, Section 1.9 as contained in the Report
be endorsed and staff be directed to Table an amending Bill for
--consideration.
CARRIED
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CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
PL95-11 3-341 -Proposed Plan of Condominium
Paradise Homes Aurora .Inc .. Block 14. Registered
Plan 65M-3039. John West Way/Amberhill Way
D07-95004 and Memorandum from Director of Planning
#648. Moved by Councillor McKen~ie Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the proposed plan of condominium 1 9CDM-95004 be
recommended to the Region of York for draft approval subject to the
following conditions being met prior to final approval:
1) Approval shall relate to the draft plan of condominium prepared
by R. Avis Surveying Inc., being Project No.1 028-0 dated
February 21 , 1 995.
2) The OWner shall enter into ·one or more condominium
agreements with the Town of Aurora, agreeing to satisfy all
conditions, financial or otherwise, as set out by the Town of
Aurora.
3) The Owner shall complete outstanding site work to the
satisfaction of the Town prior to registration of the
condominium.
4) The Owner shall ensure that all required servicing easements
which cross the adjacent private laneways are registered on title
in favour of the condominium co~poration prior to the
registration of the condominium.
CARRIED
Councillor Sorley, having previously declared an interest in this Report, did not take
part in the vote called for in this regard.
CONSIDERATION OF OTHER BUSINESS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
AT A PREVIOUS MEETING
Memorandum from Councillor Sorley re: Discontinuation
of Committee of the Whole Meetings
#649. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Healy
WHEREAS the Committee of the Whole was constituted to review and
discuss general municipal matters, other than those related to planning
or Leisure Services, in a less formal atmosphere;
AND WHEREAS the Committee of the Whole has evolved to such a
point that subsequent Council meetings duplicate the function of the
Committee of the Whole;
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REFERRAL:
#650.
BE RESOLVED THAT the Town of Aurora Procedural By-law be
amended so as to delete the requirement for the formation of a
Committee of the Whole forthwith.
Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT the question of discontinuation of the Committee of the Whole
be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer to provide a Report
discussing whether the Committee of the Whole should be eliminated,
retained in its current format or modified with respect to structure and
format.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PW95-068-344 -Request for Parking Restrictions on Aurora Heights Drive
#651. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Sor/ey
THAT Council approve the recommendation to prohibit parking at any
time on the north side of Aurora Heights Drive between Haida Drive
and the east property line of Our Lady of Grace School;
THAT the Clerk be given leave to introduce the necessary bill;
THAT the Clerk be requested to notify all effected residents of this
proposal; and
THAT funds be made available from Account #3007 for the
installation of the appropriate signage.
CARRIED
Delegation of Mr. D. Given. Malone Given Parsons re: Appointment
of a Representative of the Landowners. East of Bayview Avenue as
a Member of the Growth Management Study Steering Committee
#652.
BY-LAWS
#653.
Moved by Councillor Sor/ey Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the delegation be received as information.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bill for First Reading:
3673-95.E Being a By-law to amend the Schedule of fees for the
Municipal Waterworks Distribution By-law 3305-91.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
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#654. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bill for Second Reading:
3673-95.E Being a By-law to amend the Schedule of fees for the
Municipal Waterworks Distribution By-law 3305-91.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
NOTICE OF MOTION
Councillor Healy gave Notice of a Motion with respect to exterior wall murals in the
Town of Aurora.
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Wallace Noted the potential difficulty that may arise in
connection with the spelling and pronunciation of
Foreht Crescent. He advised Council that one
resident may conduct a survey of his neighbours to
determine if they wish the name of the road to be
changed and he enquired as to the Council process
that would be required.
NEW BUSINESS
Open House -Growth Management Study
Mayor Jones informed Council members of the upcoming Open House at the Town
Hall at 6:30 p.m. on November 1, 1995 and of the Public Meeting commencing at
7:30p.m. to solicit input with respect to the preparation of a Growth Management
Study for the Town. He advised Council that certain background information will
be available for Council and the public at the end of the day on October 26, 1995.
Memorandum from Mayor Jones re: GT A Mayors'
Resolution of October 20. 1995
#655. Moved by Councillor Ocha/ski Seconded by Councillor Wallace
WHEREAS the 4.5 million people of this region have together with the
people of Quebec built this great nation;
AND WHEREAS Greater Toronto Area Mayors and Regional Chairs
recognize and support the strength and benefits of unity by their
existence and actions;
AND WHEREAS a united Canada and people enhances the strengths
and benefits of each of our regions;
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THEREFORE be it resolved that the Greater Toronto Area Mayors and
Regional Chairs, on behalf of the residents of the Greater Toronto
area, express their desire and support for one united Canada which
includes Quebec.
CARRIED
Tornado Productions Inc. re: Request to Film Several Scenes
of a Movie in Aurora
#656. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT permission be granted to Tornado Productions Inc. to take the
steps detailed in the correspondence to film certain scenes in Aurora
for the movie entitled "Tornado".
CARRIED
Ms. G. Porter. Resident re: Traffic Concerns on Murray Drive
#657. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Director of
Public Works as additional information with respect to on-going
monitoring of traffic concerns on Murray Drive; and
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Public Planning meeting
on October 26, 1995 in respect of the proposed Official Plan and
Zoning By-law amendment applications in r\llation to 14 700 Yonge
Street.
CARRIED
IN CAMERA
Property Acquisition Matter .
#658. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT this Council proceed in Camera in order to address a property
acquisition matter.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#659.
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Moved by Councillor
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:40p.m.
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CARRIED
L. ALli$0N, MUNICIPAL .CLERK