MINUTES - Council - 19951011__ ,.
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 33-95
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, October 11, 1995
8:00p.m.
II MINUTES II
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith,
McKenzie, Morris, Sorley, Wallace and Weller.
Councillor Ochalski was absent due to illness and
Councillor Healy was absent due to an employment
commitment.
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
Treasurer.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Mayor Jones declared an interest in the correspondence from Timberlane Tennis
and Country Club and from Cattanach Hindson Sutton VanVeldhuizen to be added
to the Agenda, in the delegation of Timberlane Tennis Country Club, in
Recommendations No.5 and 8 of the PAC Report No. 06-95, in PL95-110-337
and in By-law No. 3668-95.D in relation to the development application of
Timberlane Tennis and Country Club by virtue of his membership in that
organization and did riot 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
#606. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the content of the. Agenda be approved as outlined herein, with
the addition of correspondence from Timberlane Tennis and Country
Club and from Mr. Hindson, solicitor, for consideration with Report
PL95-11 0-337.
CARRIED
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DELEGATIONS
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Mr. J. Rogers. York Region District Health Council re: Restructuring Acute Care
Health Services in York Region
Mr. Rogers presented an overview of the Health Council, which consists of 20
volunteer members and up to six staff members. Its purpose is to advise the
Minister of Health on regional health planning issues. On September 20, 1995,
the Health Council released a discussion paper. Prepared by the Acute Care Study
Committee, this document responds to a range of challenges, including the
shortfall of funding and rapid population growth within York Region and proposes
significant restructuring of the provision of health care services in the Region. He
reviewed certain features of the proposals and indicated that more detailed
.materials are available to Council. · He concluded by asking Council to provide
feedback to the Study Committee in respect of its discussion paper.
#607. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the delegation be received as information.
CARRIED
Mr. F. MacGrath. Timberlane Tennis and Country Club re: Official Plan Amendment
and Zoning By-laws ITimberlane Tennis and Country Club -155 Vandorf Sideroadl
Mr. MacGrath referred to the two letters added to the Agenda in relation to the
proposed Official Plan Amendment, noting that an agreement respecting the
appropriate wording. for the amendment has been concluded. He expressed
appreciation for Staff's efforts to facilitate the revised Official Plan Amendment to
be considered by Council this evening.
#608. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT the delegation be referred for consideration along with Report
PL95-110-337.
CARRIED
Mayor Jones, having previously declared an interest in this delegation, relinquished
the Chair to Acting Deputy Mayor McKenzie during the consideration of this matter
and did not take part in the vote called for in this regard. Upon conclusion of this
matter, Mayor Jones resumed the Chair.
Ms D. Harris-Gula. Canadian Mental Health Association. York Region Branch re:
Request to Conduct Monte Carlo Events in Aurora
Ms Harris-Gula addressed Report CL95-059-332. She outlined the services that
the Association.provides within Aurora. It is the Association's intention to run a
series of Monte Carlo nights and to build a clientele for such events in the Town;
however, these might occur at different locations in Town in the coming months.
She provided Council with an overview of the license structure for such events and
background information as to the role of the casino operator in absorbing the initial
losses of such charities.
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#609. · Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the delegation be referred for consideration along with Report
CL95-059c332.
·cARRIED
II SECTION "A .. -CONSENT ITEMS II
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Region of York re: Minutes of the York Region Fire Services Review
Committee
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Region of York. Governance Review Committee and the Legislation and
Intergovernmental Affairs Committee re: Clause 1. Report 1 -"Progress
Report and Work Plan -York Region Fire Services Committee"
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Region of York. Regional Solicitor re: Clause 1. Report 11 -"Adult
Entertainment Parlour -Lap Dancing Prohibition"
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
AMO's Occasional Paper Summary re: Long Term Care: The Case for a
Municipally-Based System
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority re: Nominations for L.S.R.C.A.
Awards Program
THAT the correspondence be received as information; and
THAT notice of the Conservation awards program be published in the
Town of Aurora Notice Board to solicit recommendations for
nominations from the public.
Bell Canada re: Reclassification of Telephone Exchange of Aurora
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
City of Burlington re: Position Paper -"Greater Toronto Area Governance.
City of Burlington Council's Position on GTA Reform"
THAT the corresponden<;:e be received as information.
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Community Services Council re: Invitation to Attend Dinner/Speaker Series.
October 23. 1995
THAT the correspondence be received as information;. and
THAT members of Council wishing to attend be encouraged to do so
in accordance with the standard policy ..
Office of the Premier. Common Sense Update re: Government Moves to
Restore Labour Balance
THAT the correspondence be .received as information.
Ontario Sexuality & Developmental Disability Network re: Request for
Donation for Annual General Meeting. November 1 and 2. 1995
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Bertha Cane Chapter lODE re: Request for Proclamation -"lODE Awareness
Week". October 23-29. 1995
THAT October 23-29, 1995 be proclaimed "lODE Awareness Week"
in the Town of Aurora.
Light of Christ School re: Request to Lift Parking Restriction in Front of Light
of Christ School for School Functions
THAT the "no parking" signs be hooded in front of the Light of Christ
School from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon on October 16, 1995 and from
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on October 31, 1995 for two school
functions.
Mr. & Mrs. Long. Residents re: Parking Problem at 41 Metcalfe Street
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Director of
Public Works for a Report.
Toronto Academy of Veterinary Medicine re: Low Cost RabiesCiinfc. October
14. 1995
THAT the correspondence be received as information; and
THAT notice be placed in the Town of Aurora Notice Board informing
the public of the date, time and location of the low cost Rabies Clinic.
Committee of Adjustment -Notices of Decision
Application-A-35-95/D13-35-95 fKirkor Homes)
Application-A-36-95/D13-36-95 (Di Gioacchinol
Application -A-37-95/D13-37-95 (Barnes)
Application -B-1 9to24-95/D 1 0-1 9to24-95 (Dical Subdivision)
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
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STAFF REPORTS
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CL95-0.55-324 -Historical Designation-Ballymore Farmhouse. 24 Hadley
Court. Lot 92. Plan 65M-3049
THAT Council give Third Reading to Bill No. 3573-94.R, being a By-
law to designate Ballymore Farmhouse as being of architectural and/or
historical interest under the Ontario Heritage Act.
CL95-056-325 -Acceptance of Ontario Hydro Acquisitions. Bayview-
Wellington Centre Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-881 OO!Rl
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all documents
necessary to effect the acquisition of certain lands on Plan 65R-17716
as road crossings and underground sewer easements from Ontario
Hydro to permit the construction of internal roads and services within
Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T -881 OO(R).
CL95-057-326-Transfer of Sewer Easement~ 41 Kennedy Street East
' THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to accept the transfer of a
general services easement across Part Lot 29, Plan 346, designated
as Part 1 on Reference Plan 65R-17979.
CL95-058-327 -Transfer of Temporary Passageway Easement From Old
Park Holdings Ltd.
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to accept the transfer of a
temporary passage way easement over park Parcel 80-3, Section W-1,
being Part 5, Reference Plan 65R-17149 and to release said easement
at the appropriate time pursuant to the terms of the easement.
TR95-037-328 -Petition for Interim Payment under the Public
Transportation and Highway Improvement Act
THAT Council approve a Petition to the Ministry of Transportation for
Interim Payment under the Public Transportation and Highway
Improvement Act based on total expenditures in the amount of
$869,480.62 to September 1995.
TR95-033-330 -Release of Outside Works Securities J-G Cordone
Investments Limited.15417 Yonge Street North: D11-14c85
THAT upon the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, the
Director of Building Administration, the Director of Leisure Services,
and the Fire Chief, the financial security in the amount of $4,204.00
held in connection with the Outside Works Securities relating to Site
Plan D11-14-85, between the Town of Aurora and J-G Cordone
Investments Limited may now be released in its entirety.
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#610. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Morris
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
II SECTION "8" -MATTERS FOR CONSIDERA TfON II
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Township of Kingston re: Request for Endorsement of Resolution -"General
Welfare Regulations"
#611. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Citv of Vaughan re: Request for Endorsement of Resolution -"Region of York -
Regional Waste Management Strategy"
#612. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the Town of Aurora endorse the resolution from the City of
Vaughan.
CARRIED
Town of Georgina re: Request for Endorsement of Resolution -"The Highway
Traffic Act"
#613. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the correspondence be received \as information.
CARRIED
Aurora Public Library re: Invitation to Attend Information Session on Capital
Fundraising for Public Libraries
#614. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the corre~pondence be received as information.
CARRIED
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Planning Advisory Committee/Committee of the Whole Report No. 06-95. Monday.
October 2. 1995
#615. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the Report of the Planning Advisory Committee/Committee of.
the Whole Meeting No.06-95 be received and the recommendations
carried by the Committee, with the exception of Recommendations
No. 13 and 14, be adopted.
CARRIED
Mayor Jones, having previously declared an interest in Recommendations No. 5
and 8, relinquished the Chair. to Acting Deputy Mayor McKenzie during the
consideration of this matter and did not take part in the vote called for in this
regard. Upon conclusion of this matter, Mayor Jones resumed the Chair.
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE PLANNING ADVISORY
COMMITTEE/COMMITTEE · OF THE WHOLE REPORT NO. 06-95
RECOMMENDATION NO. 13
TR95-034-319-Amendment to Policy for Allocation of Year-End Balances
#616. Moved by Councillor McKenzie . Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Council approve the establishment of a Major Capital
Repair/Replacement Reserve Fund;
THAT Council approve the establishment of a Mill Rate Stabilization
Reserve Fund; and
THAT Council approve the allocation of surplus year-end Operating
Revenues to the Municipal Capital Reserve Fund, Major Capital Repair
and Replacement Reserve Fund~ and Mill Rate stabilization Reserve
Fund based on the parameters set out .in this Report.
On a recorded vote, the resolution was CARRIED
YEAS: 6
VOTING YEA:
VOTING NAY:
NAY: 1
Councillors Griffith, McKenzie, Morris, Sorley, Wallace and
Mayor Jones.
Councillor Weller.
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NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE PLANNING ADVISORY
COMMITTEE/COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT NO. 06-95
RECOMMENDATION NO. 14
TR95-035-320 -Water Rate Pricing Methodology
#617. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council adopt the methodology for a water rate pricing structure
as set out in Treasurer's Report TR95-35;
THAT Staff be directed to bring forward a bill to adopt the rates for
water for 1996 and 1997; and
THAT Council not consider declining block rates for high and non-·
residential users at this time. 1
On a recorded vote, the resolution was CARRIED
YEAS: 6 NAY: 1
VOTING YEA: Councillors Griffith, McKenzie, Morris, Sorley, Wallace and
Mayor Jones.
VOTING NAY: Councillor Weller.
STAFF REPORTS
CL95-054-331 -Approval to Execute a Subdivision Agreement between the Town
of ·Aurora and · Stanjon Developments Limited with respect to Draft Plan of
Subdivision 19T-93014 !Aurora Fairways Subdivision -north of St. John's
Sideroad. adjacent to St. Andrews Valley Golf and Country Club)
#618. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT subject to the provision of financial securities and payments, as
described in Schedules "H" and "F" respectively of the agreement, and
subject to the acceptance and execution by the Town of Newmarket
of the development agreement described in Schedule "N", the Mayor
and Cler.k be authorized to execute a Subdivision Agreement dated
October 11, 1995, between the Town of Aurora and Stanjbn
Developments Limited with respect to the registration of Draft Plan of
Subdivision 19T-93014;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authori;,;ed to execute all documents
necessary to effect certain transfers of lands, easements, and
reserves, at the developer's expense, as described in Schedule "G" of
the agreement, as well as a lease with ·St. Andrews Valley Golf and
Country Club respecting the maintenance of the entrance planting and
feature on Block 169, as shown of Schedule "A"; and
THAT Council allocate the servicing capacity necessary to provide
water and sanitary sewer services to the 218 units within Draft Plan
of Subdivision 19T-93014.
CARRIED
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CL95-059-332 -Municipal Apmoval to Conduct Monte Cado Events and the
Delegation of Ms D. Harris-Gula. Canadian Mental Health Association. York Region
Branch re: Request to Conduct Monte Carlo Events in Aurora
#619. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT Council indicate to the Gaming Control Commission that it has
no objection to the York Region Branch of the Canadian Mental Health
Association conducting Monte Carlo events at the Howard Johnson
Hotel on November 17, 18 and 19, 1995; and
THAT the .question of conduct of Monte Carlos in the Town be
referred to the Ad Hoc Lottery Licensing Committee.
CARRIED
TR95-036-333 -Water Meter Reading Alternatives
#620. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor. Wallace
THAT staff be authorized to enter into negotiations for the contracting
of reading of residential water meters effective January 1, 1996;
THAT Town staff continue to read commercial water meters pending
continued joint venture discussions with Aurora Hydro;
THAT the vacant position of Category II Specialized be deleted from
the approved staff complement; and
THAT a review of the program to convert the metering of commercial
and industrial residential locations to collective metering be undertaken
and the related costs of the conversion be referred to the 1996 Budget
Discussions.
CARRIED
PW95-066-334 -Request for Parking Restrictions on Aurora Heights Drive
#621. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Council approve the recommendation to prohibit parkingat 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.
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REFERRAL:
#622.
Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the Report be referred back to the Director of Public Works for
a further Report.
CARRIED
PL95-1 09-335 -Application for Site Plan Approval Bayview Business Park Inc.
(Peneguity Management Corp.! Bayview Avenue/Hollidge Boulevard: D11-1 0-95
#623. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the following report respecting the site plan submission of the
proposed Penequity community shopping centre be received by
Council as information.
CARRIED
PL95-112-336-Growth Management Study Public Meeting
#624. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Council receive Report PL95-11 2 respecting the progress of the
Growth Management Study Steering Committee; and
THAT Council authorize the Steering. Committee for the Growth
Management Study to hold a public meeting on Wednesday November
1 at 7:30p.m. in the Council Chamber, to obtain input respecting the
Growth Management Study.
CARRIED
PL95-11 0-337 -Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment. 610645
Ontario Inc. (Timberlane Tennis and Country Clubl. 155 Vandorf Sideroad: 009-03-
95. D14-08-95 and Correspondence from Timberlane Tennis and Country Club and
from Cattanach Hindson Sutton VanVeldhuizen and Delegation of Mr. F. MacGrath.
Timberlane Tennis and Country Club
#625. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Bill 3668-9.D being a Bill to adopt Official Plan Amendment No.
14 be given third reading as revised.
CARRIED
Mayor Jones, having previ<;>usly declared an interest in this Report, relinquished the
Chair to Acting Deputy Mayor McKenzie during the consideration of this matter
and did not take part in the vote called for in this regard. Upon conclusion of this
matter, Mayor Jones resumed the Chair.
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PL95-111-338 -Ontario Municipal Board Hearing. Proposed Zoning By-law
Amendments and Plans of Subdivision. Richmond Hill
#626. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Council receive as information the following report on the
proposed zoning by-law amendments and plans of subdivision in
Richmond Hill, scheduled for a Hearing at the Ontario Municipal Board
on November 14, 1995; and
THAT staff be directed to monitor the process and report back to
Council as appropriate.
CARRIED
CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Hughes Management re: Closure of St. John's Sideroad Between Bayview
Avenue and Industrial Parkway North for Construction
#627.
BY-LAWS
#628.
#629.
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bill for First Reading:
3672-95.H Being a By-law to repeal By-law No.
3336-91 to appoint a Treasurer and
Tax Collector for the Corporation of the
Town of Aurora.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bill for Second Reading:
3672-95.H Being a By-law to repeal By-law No.
3336-91 to appoint a Treasurer and
Tax Collector for the Corporation of the
Town of Aurora.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
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#630.
#631.
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
3573-94.R
3669-95.T
Being a By-law to designate certain
lands as being of architectural and/or
historic value or interest (Ballymore
Farmhouse).
Being a By-law to t~mporarily close
Yonge Street, within the Town of
Aurora, for a Santa Claus parade.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for Third Reading:
3668-95.D Being a By-law to adopt Official Plan
Amendment No. 14 (Timberlane
Tennis and Country Club).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
Mayor Jones, having previously declared an interest in this By-law relinquished the
Chair to Acting Deputy Mayor McKenzie during the consideration of this matter
and did not take part in the vote called for in this regard. Upon conclusion of this
matter, Mayor Jones resumed the Chair.
#632. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT 'leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for Third Reading:
3672-95.H Being a By-law to repeal By-law No.
3336-91 to appoint a Treasurer and
Tax Collector for the Corporation of the
Town of Aurora.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
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QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Weller
Councillor Morris
Councillor Sorley
Councillor Griffith
Councillor Wallace
NOTICE OF MOTION
Enquired as to the date for the re-opening of the
pool in the Family Leisure Complex and enquired
whether construction of the new ice surface was on
schedule.
Requested the Director of Public Works to clarify
the process of communication and the installation of
traffic control signs in relation to Murray Drive.
Enquired whether it was necessary for Council to
meet as Committee of the Whole, how long such an
entity had been in existence and what was the
purpose of such an entity if Councillors re-argued
motions previously determined in Committee.
Requested the Director of Planning to provide
information respecting the outcome of the appeal to
the Municipal Board of the application to expand a
non-conforming use granted by the Committee of
Adjustment to Waste Management Inc.
Requested the Director of Public Works to enquire
whether the Town's bus is on a regular
maintenance program.
Councillor Sorley gave notice of a motion for Council to discontinue its practice of
meeting as Committee of the Whole.
NEW BUSINESS
Departure of Town Treasurer. Sandra Cartwright
Mayor Jones noted that this was Treasurer, Sandra Cartwright's last attendance
before Council prior to commencing her new responsibilities as Commissioner of
Finance for the Region of York. He expressed Council's appreciation for her
contribution to the Town during her tenure.
Town of Aurora Business Directory
Councillor Griffith indicated that the Business Development Committee has
completed its compilation of a Town of Aurora Business Directory. He indicated
that copies will be available in the Councillors's room and he invited Council
members to review the document, since it will provide data upon which upcoming
recommendations of the BDC will be based.
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IN CAMERA
Labour Relations Matter
#633. Moved by Councillor Wallace
Page 14
Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT this Council proceed in Camera in order to address a labour
relations matter.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#634. Moved by Councillor Wallace
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:29p.m.
CARRIED
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L. ALLlSON, MUNICIPAL CLERK