MINUTES - Council - 19960424·~
. TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL
MEETING NO. 12-96
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, April 24, 1996
.8:00p.m.
II MINUTES II
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith, Healy,
McKenzie, Morris, Ochalski (8:05 p.m.). Sorley, Wallace
and Weller.
STAFF MEMBERS Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services, Solicitor, Director of Planning, Director of
Building Administration, Director of Leisure Services,
Director of Public Works, Fire Chief and Treasurer.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Healy declared an interest in the Correspondence from the Village of Blyth re:
Education Taxes by virtue of his employment with the York Region Board of Education
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
#225. Moved by Councillor Wallace .Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein, with the
addition of a Memorandum from Councillor Griffith re: Modifications to Town
Logo for consideration with the Business Development Committee Report,
a Memorandum from Councillor Wallace re: 200 Years Yonge Celebration to
the New Business section of the Agenda and a Memorandum from. Director
of Planning re: By-law 3679-96.D, Macont Developments Inc. for
c.onsideration in connection with first and second reading of the proposed
by-law.
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
Councillor Burton. Town of Newmarket re: Participation in the
Persechini Easter Seal Run/Walkathon
Councillor Burton advised Council that the persechini Easter Seal event has raised 1 .3
million dollars for disabled children in York Region during its nineteen-year history. The
funds are used to provide such services as nursing, transportation and equipment to the
children. In this, the 20th anniversary, Newmarket is challenging each of the other York
Region municipalities to enter a team. The winning municipality will have its flag flown
for one week at the Civic Halls of each of the other municipalities. Councillor Burton
concluded by requesting Council to participate in this worthy event.
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#226. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the delegation be received as information.
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Special Council-Public Planning Meeting No. 08-96. Wednesday. March 27. 1996
Council Meeting No. 09-96. Wednesday. March 27. 1996
Council Meeting No. 10-96. Wednesday. April 10. 1996
#227. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 08-96. 09-96 and 10-96 be adopted
as printed and circulated,
CARRIED
II SECTION "A .. -CONSENT ITEMS II
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
York Region. Transportation and Works Committee re:
Clause 5. Report 7 -"Yonge Street/Highway No. 11.
Regional Road No. 1 -Yonge Street. Traffic By-laws"
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York Region. Transportation and Works Committee re:
Clause 4. Report 7 -"Yonge Street/Highway No. 11.
Regional Road No. 1 -Yonge Street. Road Consolidation
By-law No. R-931-91-18"
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ontario Municipal Board re: Appeal Under Subsections 5317)
and 34111) of the Planning Act by East-West Maintenance
Company Limited
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Town of Newmarket re: Notice of Public Meeting
Concerning a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Kennel Inn Animal Control Centre re: Quarterly Report -
January/February/March. 1996
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
140 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron re: Tag Days -
April 25. 26 and 27. 1996 in the Town of Aurora
THAT the 140 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron be permitted to conduct
"tag days" in the Town of Aurora on April 25, 26 and 27, 1996.
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The Mutual Group re: Request for Proclamation -
"National Organ Donation Discussion Day", Aoril 25. 1996
Page 3
THAT April 25, 1996 be proclaimed "National Organ Donation Discussion
Day" in the Town of Aurora.
Lorie Tiffin. Resident re: Request to Close Off Avondale
Crescent for Street Party on June 22. 1996
THAT permission be granted to the residents of Avondale Crescent to· close
off Avondale Crescent on June 22, 1996 at 6:30 p.m. for a street party; and
THAT the residents notify the Works and Fire Departments, the Police and
Ambulance Services and all residents on the said street of this event:
Diane Scott. Resident re: Request to Close Off Wenderly
Drive for Street Party on June 15. 1996
THAT permission be granted to the residents of Wenderly Drive to close off
Wenderly Drive on June 15, 1996. from 4:00p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for a street
party; and
THAT the residents notify the Works and Fire Departments, the Police and
Ambulance Services and all residents on the said street of this event.
York Region Board of Education re: Request for Proclamation
-"Education Week". May 6-1 0. 1996
THAT May 6-10, 1996 be proclaimed "Education Week" in the Town of
Aurora.
Heather Camblin. Resident re: Requestto Close Off Part
of October Lane for Fundraising Event. May 11th
THAT permission be granted to the residents of October Lane to close off
part of October Lane from Stone Road to Fife Road on May 11, 1 996 (May
12th -rain date} from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for "meet your neighbour"
fund raiser; and
THAT the residents notify the Works and Fire Departments, the Police and
Ambulance Services and all residents on the said street of this event.
Aurora Heights Public School re: Request to Hood
"No Parking" Signs in Front of the School. May 25. 1996
for Mayfest
THAT the "no parking" signs in front of Aurora Heights Public School be
hooded from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on May 25, 1996 for their Mayfest.
St. Joseph Catholic School re: Request to Close off
Glass Drive for Ground Breaking and Tree Planting.
Ceremony. May 3. 1996
THAT permission be granted to close off Glass Drive in front of St. joseph
Catholic school on May 3, 1996 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for their
ground breaking and tree planting ceremony; and
THAT the school notify the Works and Fire Departments, the Police and
Ambulance Services and all residents on the said street of this event.
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Wednesday, April 24, 1996
STAFF REPORTS
BA96-002-1 02 -Variance to Sign By-law No. 3400-92
15795 Yonge Street-Sterne Acura
THAT CounCil approve the request for a variance to the sign by-law as it
relates to 15795 Yonge Street.
CL96-023-1 03 -Request for Street Names within Draft
Plan of Subdivision 19T-90054 by 999556 Ontario Limited
-Bayview Parks !S/W corner Bayview Avenue and Vandorf
Sideroadl
THAT Council deny the proponent's request to use the names Alana,
Fernbrook, and Southampton within their proposed development; and
THAT Council allocate the names Benville, Higgs, and Monkman to the
proposed internal streets within Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-90054.
CL96-026-1 04-Lease and Encroachment Agreement and
Daylight Triangle Easement. Lore Armstrong. 15423 Yonge
Street
THAT, subject to completion of a reference plan, the Mayor and Clerk be
authorized to execute the attached form of daylight triangle easement; and
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the attached Lease and
Encroachment Agreement in relation to parking stalls.
LS96-007-1 05 -Tender Award No. LS1996-09 for Supply
and Delivery of Tractor
THAT Council approve the purchase of a 1996 5500 John Deere Tractor at
a total cost of $24,837.84 from Hutchinson Farm Supply.
PL96-037-106-Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law
Amendment. Osnakan Ltd .. 15 Brookland Avenue. Block B.
Plan 550: D09-09-95. D14-20-95
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of application
D09-09-95 and Dl4-20-95, scheduled for the May 30, 1996 Public Planning
Meeting.
PL96-038-1 07 -Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
Millenium Homes Limited. 298 Kennedy Street West
Part of Lot 79. Concession I WYS. Parts 1. 2. 3. 10. 11.
12 and 13. Plan 65R-18018: D14-08-96
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of application
D14-08-96, scheduled for the May 30, 1996 Public Planning Meeting.
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#228.
PL96-039-1 08 -Application for Exemption from Part Lot
Control. Grindelwald Developments Limited (Town-Wood
Homes Ltd.l. Aurora Grove Subdivision. Blocks 38. 42 & 45.
Registered Plan 65M-3013 1012-PLC-01-95). Block 92.
Registered Plan 65M-3012 1012-PLC-02-95\
THAT, subject to the payment of administrative fees as prescribed by By-law
No. 3603-95.F, Council approve the request for exemption from Part Lot
Control made by Grindelwald Developments Limited to divide Blocks 38, 42
& 45, Registered Plan 65M-30l3, and Block 92, Registered Plan 65M-3012
into separate lots; and
THAT Bill Number 3728-96.D be given first, second and third reading; and
that the Clerk be authorized to table a bill to repeal Bill Number 3728-96.D
upon the completion of the transfer of the subject lots as requested by
Grindelwald Developments'Limited. ,
Moved by Councillor Griffith 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
SECTION "B" -MATTERS FOR CONSIDERA T/ON
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Ministry of Natural Resources re: Consolidation of Ministry
of Natural Resources' Aurora Regional Office
#229. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Corporation ofthe Village of Blyth re: Request for Support
of Resolution -"Removal of Education Taxes from Property
Taxes"
#230. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Councillor Healy, having previously declared an interest in this correspondence, did not
take part in the vote called for in this regard.
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Wednesday, April 24, 1996
Queen's York Rangers. Front Line Task Force re: Mobile
Display for "200 Years Yonge". June 22. 1996 and
Request for Proclamation -"Queen's York Rangers Day".
June 22. 1996 in the Town of Aurora
. #231. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie -
THAT June 22, 1996 be proclaimed "Queen's York Rangers Day" in the
Town of Aurora; and
THAT the Town determine an appropriate presentation to the Queen's York
Rangers on that date in appreciation of their years of service to the
municipality.
CARRIED
Town of Newmarket. 200 Years Yonge Committee re: Approval
to have Town Flag in the. 200 Years Yonge Parade. June 8. 1996
#232.· Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ochal~ki
THAT Council of the Town of Aurora provide its approval for the Town's
. flag to be flown in the Newmarket 200 Years Yonge Parade, June 8, 1996.
CARRIED
York Region's Sexual Assault Care and Resource Centre
re: Request to Publicize their Services
#233. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the services of the correspondent be publicized in the Town of Aurora
Notice Board for a period of four weeks; and
THAT promotional literFJture of the correspondent be provided in the Town's
booth at the Aurora Home Show this upcoming weekend.
CARRIED
Robert & Lore Armstrong re: Request for 3 Readings of Bill No. 3721-96.D
#234. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be referred for consideration with Report PL96-
036-112.·
CARRIED
Heart and Stroke Foundation. Aurora Chapter re: Request
for Support in Issuing a Parade License for the Big Bike
Tour to be Held on April28. 1996
#235. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information; and
THAT the Town grant permission to the Foundation to conduct its Big Bike
Tour on Yonge Street in Aurora on April 28, 1996.
CARRIED
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Business Development Committee Meeting No. 04-96
Wednesday. April 10. 1996
#236. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the Report of the Business Development Committee Meeting No. 04-
96 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 04-96. WEDNESDAY. APRIL 10. 1996
Memorandum from ·councillor Griffith re: Council Approval of
Modifications to Town Logo
#237. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT Council approve the modifications to the Town Logo as recommended
by the Business Development Committee for· the Town Business
Ambassador program and for other economic development initiatives of the
Town.
CARRIED
Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting No. 03-96
Wednesday. Ami I 17. 1996
#238. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the Report of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting No.
03-96 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
. adopted with an amendment to the Community Group Liaison Update to
indicate that the proposed reorganization relates to the York Oldtimers
Hockey League.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
CL96-027 109 -Request for Permission to Conduct a
Monster Bingo
#239. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council endorse the application by the Senior Care Foundation to the
Province to conduct a Special Bingo having a prize board of $22,000 (i.e. a
"Monster Bingo") in the~ Town of Aurora on or about June 22, 1996.
CARRIED
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TR96-014-110-Annual Report-1995 Development Charge
Reserve Fund Statement
#240. Moved by CouncillorHealy Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT Council receive Report TR96-014-11 0 regarding the 1995
Development Charge Reserve Fund Statement as information.
CARRIED
TR96-016-111 -Development Charge By-law Amendment to Provide
a One Year Moratorium on Imposing Charges on Industrial Additions
#241. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the recommendations in Chapter 4 of the April 16, 1996 C.N. Watson
& Associates Ltd report be approved; and
THAT Bill No. 3729-96.F to provide for the one year moratorium on
imposing charges on industrial additions be given three readings.
CARRIED
PL96-036-112 -Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
862085 Ontario Limited. Lot 2. Plan 215. Concession 1. E.Y.S.
15423 Yonge Street. South east corner of Yonge Street and
Mark Street: D14-30-95 and Correspondence from Robert &
Lore Armstrong re: Request for 3 Readings of Bill No. 372l-96.D
#242. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT Council give first, second and third readings to Bill 3721-96.D for
15423 Yonge Street.
CARRIED--
CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
Charities First Ontario re: Video Lottery Terminals
#243. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received as information; and
THAT Council of the Town of Aurora express its concern to the Premier of
Ontario and to its local M.P.P., Mr. Frank Klees, respecting the potential
introduction of ,video lottery terminals into Ontario.
CARRIED
Joanne Thompson. Resident re: Excessive Traffic Speeds on Treegrove Circle
#244. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the necessary By-law to institute a 40 km speed limit on Treegrove
Circle be prepared;
THAT the York Regional Police department be requested to monitor the road
for speeding; and
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THAT the Ministry of Transportation and the local M.P.P., Mr. Frank Klees,
be requested to give consideration to amending the Highway Traffic Act so
that municipalities would be empowered to determine that the speed shall
be 40 km/hr., subject to signage to the contrary.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
CL96-025-113 -New Taxi By-law. Bill Number 3680-96.P
#245. Mov~d by Councillor Wallac~ S~cond~d by Councillor Morris
THAT Council give first reading consideration to amended Bill No.3680-96.P
being a By-Law for the Licensing, regulating and governing of brokers,
owners and drivers of taxicabs and accessible taxicabs; and
THAT upon third and final reading of the Bill, resolution No.541, enacted in
September 28, 1994, be rescinded thereby, lifting the hold on the issuance
of available taxicab plates which was imposed to allow an analysis of
demand and the current pricing structure prescribed Bylaw No. 3344-91 ..
CARRIED·
LS96-012-114-Display of Antique Grader
#246.
BY-LAWS
#247.
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT Council approve the placement of the Antique Grader and Fleury plow
on the Town Hall property directly east of the main entrance to the building.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills, with the addition of Bill No. 3679-96.0 for First Reading:
3679-96.0
3680-96.P
3721-96.0
3727-96.T
Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Macont}.
Being a By-law to licence, regulate
and govern taxicab brokers, owners
and drivers.
Being a By-law to amend Byelaw No.
2213-78 (Armstrong}.
Being a By-law to amend Parking
By~law 3377-92 with respect to
Kennedy Street West.
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#248.
#249.
3728c96.D
3729-96.F
Being a By-law to exempt certain
blocks on Registered Plans 65M-3012
and 65M-3013 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 amend Development
Charges By-law 3516-94.F to exempt
industrial additions.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills, with the addition of Bill No. 3679-96.D for Second Reading:
3679-96.0
3721-96.D
3727-96.T
3728-96.D
3729-96.F
Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Macont).
Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
2213-78 (Armstrong).
Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92 with respect to
Kennedy Street West.
Being a By-law to exempt certain
blocks on Registered Plans 65M-3012
and 65M-3013 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 amend Development
Charges By-law 3516-94.F to exempt
industrial additions.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-
laws for Third Reading:
3721-96.D Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
2213-78 (Armstrong).
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3728-96.D
3729-96.F
Being a By-law to exempt certain
blocks on Registered Plans 65M-3012
and 65M-3013 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 amend Development
Charges By-law 3516-94.F to exempt
industrial additions.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS .
Councillor Weller
Councillor Morris
Councillor Wallace
NEW BUSINESS
CARRIED
Remarked that the microphone installed at the delegate's
podium was functioning better.
Requested the Director of Planning to provide an update
respecting the Canadian Tire application.
Noted that the speaker series in connection with the
200 Years Yonge celebration commences on Tuesday,
April 30, ·1996, at 7:30p.m. at the Aurora Library. The
first speaker will be Mike Filey, a noted historian,
speaking in relation to the history of Yonge Street.
Memorandum from Council.lor Wallace re: 200 Years
Yonge Celebration. Street Sale
#250. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT Council. endorse the street sale to be held on June 2, 1996 in
connection with the 200 Years Yonge celebration.
CARRIED
Aurora Optimist Club Darice
Mayor Jones noted that the Optimists will be holding a dance on May 4, 1996 at the
Aurora Community Centre. Proceeds from the dance wil.l be used for computer purchases
for the Lester B. Pearson Public school.
Macont Developments and Tree Concerns
Councillor Healy noted that the proposed development will result in certain mature maple
trees being cut down. He requested staff, prior to third reading consideration of the Bill,
to discuss with the applicant the possibilityof having the applicant provide funding, so
that the Town could plant replacement trees of an appropriate species at a suitable
location in the Town.
ADJOURNMENT
#251. Moved by Councillor Weller ·
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:00p.m.
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UNICIPAL CLERK