MINUTES - Council - 19951115ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS
STAFF MEMBERS
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 36-95
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, November 15, 1995
8:00p.m.
MINUTES
Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith,
Healy, McKenzie, Morris, Ochalski, Sorley and
Wallace.
Councillor Weller was absent on vacation.
Chief Administrative Officer, Municipal Clerk,
Deputy Clerk/Solicitor, Director of Planning, Director
of Building Administration, Director of Leisure
Services, Director of Public Works and Acting
Treasurer.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Griffith declared an interest in Report No. PW95-070-359 by virtue of
his residence in the vicinity of the subject matter of that Report 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 Wallace declared an interest in Report No. PL95-118-357 by virtue of
ownership of a business in the vicinity of the subject application 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 Reports PW95-073-348 and PL95-116-
349 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. Councillor Sorley also declared an interest in Report PL95-118-357 and
pointed out that he had a conflict in Report PL95-114-345 re: Canadian Tire
application at the Public Planning meeting of October 26, 1995. Councillor Sorley
learned of this relationship after the Public Planning meeting on October 26, 1995.
Accordingly, Councillor Sorley wished to advise Council in this regard at this first
subsequent Council meeting.
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Mayor Jones declared an interest in PL95-120-360 in relation to the development
application of Timberlane Tennis and Country Club by virtue of his membership in
that organization 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
#664. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Ocha/ski
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein, with
the addition of the Delegation of Ms P. Wiedemann, a Memorandum
from the Director of Leisure Services for consideration with Report
LS95-044-354 and Report PW95-074-362 for consideration in the
New Business section of the Agenda.
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
Mayor Jones re: Ms. K. Chrisztopulosz -Teen Sportsgirl
of the Year
Mayor Jones introduced Ms Chrisztopulosz, who was one of 24 finalists and the
only Canadian from a pool of 10,000 competitors for sportsgirl of the year. He
congratulated her on her achievements thus far and wish her good luck in the
contest.
Ms P. Wiedemann. The Graystones re: Parking Restrictions
Between 9:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. on the South Side of
Royal Road Between Yonge Street and Edward Street
Ms Wiedemann addressed Report CL95-060-358 and concerns raised by residents
in the Open Forum with respect to proposed parking restrictions on Royal Road.
She indicated that her staff have taken measures to check the condition of Royal
Road before leaving each evening and have installed signs to direct traffic leaving
the premises toward Yonge Street. In addition, she pointed out that the police
department has had only one minor complaint over a three month summer period
in relation to her establishment. Accordingly, she requested Council not to impose
parking restrictions as set out in the .Report.
#665. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the delegation be referred for consideration along with Report
CL95-060-358.
CARRIED
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II SECTION "A, -CONSENTJTEMS II
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Minister of Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
re: Appointment of Marc Neeb as Member to the
Greater Toronto Coordinating Committee
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Canada/Ontario Infrastructure Works Management
Committee re: Approval of Requested Amendment
for Canada/Ontario Infrastructure Works Project -
Aurora Community Centre Expansion
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Town of Georgina re: United Way Campaign Challenge
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Region of York re: Minutes of the York Region Fire
Services Review Committee Meeting. October 12. 1995
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Region of York. Transportation and Environmental
Services Committee re: Clause 18. Report 20-
"Waste Reduction Week"
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Region of York re: Request to Execute Release -
Estate of Robert Walton Stevens. Part Lot 16.
Cone. 2. Designated as Part 8 on Plan 65R-18035
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THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the attached
Release for Part Lot 16, Cone. 2, Designated as Part 8 on Plan 65R-
18035 for road widening purposes.
Memorandum from Mayor Jones re: Agenda for Council/
Management Team Off-Site Workshop
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Mrs. W. McKenzie re: Resignation from the Library Board
THAT the correspondence be received as information; and
THAT Staff be authorized to publish a notice in the Town of Aurora
Notice Board to fill the vacancy as required in the Public Libraries Act
and Council's Policy on Committee Appointments.
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Mr. J. Nimmo. Resident re: Shell Property on Ransom Street
Page 4
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to Staff for a
Report.
Ms B. Collins. Former Student of Dr. G. W. Williams
Secondary School re: Appreciation for the Town of
Aurora Award
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Committee of Adjustment -Notices of Decision
Application B-14-95/D 1 0-14-95 CCN Railway!
Application B-25.26&27-95/D1 0-25.26&27-95 CRankell
Minor Variance Application-A-27-94/D13-27-94
W.M.I. Waste Management lnc.l
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
STAFF REPORTS
LS95-043-347 -Tree Removal -57 Brookland Avenue
THAT Council authorize the removal of one ( 1) Weeping Willow tree
located on the Municipal road allowance adjacent 57 Brookland
Avenue.
PW95-073-348 -Snow Plowing of Parking Lots
Extension of Contract No. PW1992-29
THAT the contract submitted by Diamond Groundskeeping Services to
the Town for the snow plowing of municipally maintained parking lots
for the 1992/93 winter season, be extended for an additional winter
season (1995/96) at the same prices.
PL95-116-349 -Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
Diamond. Peter and Tim. 94 and 98 Wellington Street East
Lots 7 and 8. Registered Plan 107: D14-28-95
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of
application D14-28-95, scheduled for the December 13, 1995 Public
Planning Meeting.
PL95-117-350 -Proposed Site Plan Agreements
Dekkema Gervais (Auroral Inc .. Blocks 104. 108
and 112. Reg. Plan 65M-3049. Downey Circle
D11-11-95. D11-12-95. D11-13-95
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Site Plan
Agreement between Dekkema Gervais (Aurora) Inc. and the Town of
Aurora for the construction of two rowhouse blocks on Blocks 1 04
and 108, Registered Plan 65M-3049; and
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#666.
THAT subject to the approval of utility easements across the subject
lands by the Public Works Department, Council authorize the Mayor
and Clerk to sign a Site Plan Agreement between Dekkema Gervais
(Aurora) Inc. and the Town of Aurora for the construction of a
rowhouse block on Block 112, Registered Plan 65M-3049.
PL95-119-351 -Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
Part Lots 82-84 Concession 1 EYS. Bayview Business
Park Inc. (Bayview Wellington!: D 14-26-95
THAT first and second reading be given to Bill 3676-95.D to
implement the Council resolution of October 26, 1995 with the
exception of the amendment pertaining to rear yard setbacks for
quadraplexes which has been determined to be unnecessary.
Moved by Councillor Ocha/ski Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
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 Sorley, having previously declared an interest in Reports PW95-073-348
and PL95-116-349, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard.
II SECTION "8"-MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION II
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Greater Toronto Area Task Force re: GTA Fax News
#667. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Region of York re: Changing of Ontario Good Roads
Association's Name to Ontario Municipal Transportation
Association
#668. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information; and
THAT Council support the change in name of the Ontario Good Roads
Association to Ontario Municipal Transportation Association.
CARRIED
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AMO's Municipal Alert re: Economic Statement Expected
During Last Two Weeks of November
#669. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Mr. A. Leslie. Resident re: PW95-068-344-Request
for Parking Restrictions on Aurora Heights Drive
#670. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT the correspondence be referred to Staff for a Report prior to
third reading of the proposed implementing By-law.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FSRC95-003 -Fire Services Review Committee Meeting
-October 23. 1995
#671. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the Report of the Fire Services Review Committee meeting held
October 23, 1995 be received as information.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
CL95-061-352 -Proposed Relocation/Expansion of
Newmarket Top Rank Bingo Hall
#672. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT Council of the Town of Newmarket be requested, in their review
of Top Rank's application to relocate and expand its bingo hall, to
ensure that the size of the relocated hall does not adversely impact on
charitable sponsors at other bingo halls in the Region.
CARRIED
LS95-044-354 -Stormwater Management Quality Research
Project -University of Waterloo and Memorandum from the
Director of Leisure Services
#673. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council authorize the University of Waterloo to use a portion of
the Stormwater Open Space Zone within the Coscan Subdivision for
the purpose of Stormwater Management Quality Research until
December31, 1997; and
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THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the attached
agreement between the Town and the University of Waterloo.
CARRIED
PW95-067-355-Proposed Reconstruction of Wellington Street East by the Region
of York
#674. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT Council request the Region to proceed with the design,
tendering and reconstruction of Wellington Street East on the basis of
a four lane configuration for the section of road from Bayview Avenue
to Leslie Street as early as possible;
THAT the Regional Municipality of York be advised that consideration
for the construction of a pedestrian underpass at the Holland River
crossing of Wellington Street East be replaced with the construction
of an electronic surface level pedestrian crosswalk (P.X.O.). at
approximately the same location, notwithstanding the Town's OPA #6
which indicates a pedestrian underpass should be constructed in this
area;
THAT the Region be requested to investigate the safety of the existing
conditions of the intersection of Wellington Street East and John West
Way/Mary Street and that immediate provisions be made by the
Region to accommodate safe operations of this intersection, prior to
the proposed reconstruction of Wellington Street East; and
THAT the work to be undertaken include the proposed turning lane at
Yonge Street and Wellington Street and the turning lane provisions
between Yonge Street and Walton Drive on Wellington Street East.
CARRIED
PW95-069-356 -Request for Parking Restrictions on Metcalfe Street
#675. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Public Works Department, with the assistance of the Town
Clerk's Department, be directed to contact Rev. Philip Poole, the
minister at Trinity Anglican Church, to enlist his assistance in
requesting that church-goers parking on Metcalfe Street not park
between #37 and #41 Metcalfe Street; and
THAT the Public Works Department erect a no-parking sign for that
section between the driveways of #37 and #41 Metcalfe Street.
CARRIED
PL95-118-357-Progress Report Canadian Tire Applications. Part of Lots 76 and
77 Concession 1 W.Y.S.: D09-12-95 and D14-24-95
#676. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Report PL95-118 respecting the progress of applications D09-
12-95 and D14-24-95 (Canadian Tire) be received as information; and
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THAT the schedule for the consideration of various steps dealing with
applications D09-12-95 and D14-24-95 (Canadian Tire) be agreed to.
CARRIED
Councillors Wallace and Sorley, having previously declared an interest in this
Report, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard.
CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: Advisory
Group on Municipal Government Reform
#677. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Region of York re: Comment Made by Minister AI Leach
Regarding Municipal Restructuring
#678. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
The Cue Zone Billiard and Sports Bar Inc. re: Request
to Extend the Hours of Operations from 12:00 Midnight
to 1:00 a.m.
#679. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Ocha/ski
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to Staff for a
Report.
CARRIED
At this in the meeting, Mayor Jones relinquished the Chair to Deputy Mayor Healy.
PL95-120-360 -Pending List -Status of Planning
Applications (Update)
#680. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the updated Pending List in relation to application of Timberlane
Tennis and Country Club, be received as information.
CARRIED
Mayor Jones, having previously declared an interest in this Report, did not take
part in the vote called for in this regard and he resumed the Chair.
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#681. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the updated Pending List -Status of Planning Applications, with
the exception of the application of Timberlane Tennis and Country
Club, be received as information.
CARRIED
CONSIDERATION OF OTHER BUSINESS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
AT A PREVIOUS MEETING
Councillor Healy Notice of Motion re: Wall Mural
#682. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
WHEREAS the new wall mural at Yonge and Wellington is a desired
addition to our Town;
AND WHEREAS the approval process for such exceptions to our sign
by-law can be onerous;
THEREFORE BE RESOLVED THAT Staff, making use of the Town's
recent experience, create a step by step procedure and/or policy for
approval of wall mural applications, working with Larter Creative and
others having interest or experience with wall murals of this nature.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
CL95-060-358 -Parking on Royal Road and Delegation of
Ms P. Wiedemann. The Graystones re: Parking Restrictions
Between 9:00p.m. and 2:00 a.m. on the South Side of
Royal Road Between Yonge Street and Edward Street
#683. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council not prohibit parking between 9:00p.m. and 2:00a.m.
on the south side of Royal Road between Yonge Street and Edward
Street.
CARRIED
PW95-070-359 -Request for Multi-Way Stop Sign -
Cousins Drive and Cameron Avenue
#684. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council deny the request for multi-way stop signs at the
intersection of Cousins Drive and Cameron Avenue;
THAT the York Regional Police be requested to monitor Cousins Drive
to enforce the speed limit; and
THAT an additional "No Heavy Trucks" sign be erected at the
northwest corner of Cousins Drive and Edward Street.
CARRIED
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Councillor Griffith, having previously declared an interest in this Report, did not
take part in the vote called for in this regard.
BY-LAWS
#685.
#686.
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Ocha/ski
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bills for First Reading:
3666-95.D
3674-95.C
3675-95.T
3676-95.D
Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Aurora Estate Wineries).
Being a By-law to amend By-law
3609-95.C, a By-law to govern the
procedures of the Council of the Town
of Aurora and its Committees and Boards.
Being a By-law 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.
Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
2213-78 (Bayview Business Park Inc./
Bayview-Wellington).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bills for Second Reading:
3666-95.D
3674-95.C
3675-95.T
Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
2213-78 (Aurora Estate Wineries).
Being a By-law to amend By-law
3609-95.C, a By-law to govern the
procedures of the Council of the Town
of Aurora and its Committees and Boards.
Being a By-law 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.
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3676-95.0 Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
2213-78 (Bayview Business Park Inc./
Bayview-Wellington).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
#687. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Sor/ey
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
3655-95.D
3673-95.E
Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
2213-78 (Maple Leaf (Old Yonge).
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 Third Time.
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor McKenzie
Councillor Sorley
Councillor Griffith
Mayor Jones
CARRIED
Noted that the Santa Claus parade will take
place in Aurora on Saturday, November 18,
1995 commencing at 6:00 p.m.
Questioned whether it was necessary to slow
down the Council's proceedings by having
members declare conflicts in the planning report
that merely provides an update to development
applications, where members have previously
declared a conflict in such applications.
Questioned when a conflict situation arises in
relation to a matter affecting a street that a
Council member lives on.
Enquired as to the status of the 1 996 budget
preparation.
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NEW BUSINESS
CL95-064-353 -Sale of Town Owned Lands. Lots 25
and 26. Plan M-57. 92 and 94 Batson Drive
#688. Moved by Councillor Sor/ey Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT, subject to satisfactory resolution of Purchaser's condition
2(c) respecting excess foundation costs, the offer to purchase the
lands described as Lots 25 and 26, Plan M-57 submitted by West
Hill Redevelopment Company Limited in the amount of
$142,400.00 be accepted; and
THAT, a surveyor be engaged to prepare the necessary Reference
Plan to describe the servicing easement to be retained by the
Town; and
THAT, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all documents
necessary to effect the sale of the subject lands.
CARRIED
TR95-038-361 -Surolus Equipment Auction
#689. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT Council approve the removal of the surplus vehicles,
equipment and items on the attached list from the Town's
inventory; and
THAT Council approve of their disposal by public auction and that
the quotation from Patrick J. Bruder, Auctioneer, be accepted.
CARRIED
PW95-074-362-Acceptance of Municipal Services
Willow Farm (St. Andrew's on the Hilll Subdivision
#690. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council agrees to accept the services within the subject
development as contained within registered plan numbers 65M-
2685, 65M-2686 and 65M-2687, and that the Director of Public
Works be authorized to issue a Certificate of Acceptance of Public
Works; and
THAT the Town retain financial securities in the amount of
$18,000.00 pending satisfactory repair and reconstruction of one
driveway, the spray sealing of one driveway and the completion of
grading restorations on one lot, all to be completed to the Town's
satisfaction by June 15, 1996.
CARRIED
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IN CAMERA
Property. Personnel and Legal Matters
#691. Moved by Councillor Morris
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Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT this Council proceed in Camera in order to address matters
pertaining to property acquisition, personnel and legal.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#692. Moved by Councillor Griffith
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
CARRIED
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