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MINUTES - Council - 19960925• .. TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING NO. 26-96 Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Wednesday, September 25, 1996 8:00p.m. II MINUTES 'II ATTENDANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith, Healy, McKenzie, Morris, Ochalski, Sorley, Wallace and Weller. STAFF MEMBERS Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate Services, Director of Planning, Director of Building Administration, Director of Leisure Services, Director of Public Works, Treasurer and Council/Committee Secretary. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Mayor Jones declared an interest in the aspects of Planning and Development Report No. 01-96 regarding Timberlane Tennis and Country Club, due to membership with same 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. PL96-091-245 and By-law 3766- 96.D 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 Healy declared an interest in the In Camera item due to employment with the York Region Board of Education and did not attend this portion of the meeting. APPROVAL OF AGENDA #525. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Ochalski THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein with the addition of Correspondence from Rick Marvell, Zellers and Mr. J. Frohlinger, George Street Public School. CARRIED ADOPTION OF MINUTES Council Meeting No. 23-96. dated August 28. 1996 Council Meeting No. 24-96. dated September 11. 1996 #526. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Wallace THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 23-96 and 24-96 be adopted as printed and circulated. CARRIED ,,~.-~-•"•W"~"'~""'-"-,,_,,__,__:_;,_·_• ___ , ___ ,, -~~----'.-....;,,,,~ .. -... -·~---··---~-~~-.--~=<•'""""-=<'e'OY"'-"""="-'="'~--"----------·'-•-----.--•• • -.---- Aurora Council Minutes No. 26-96 ·Page 2 Wednesday, September 25, 1996 II SECTION "A, -CONSENT ITEMS II CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS Frank Klees. M.P.P .. York MacKenzie re: Aurora Council's Endorsement of Resolution from the Town of Dryden THAT the correspondence be received as information. Newmarket and District Right to Life Association re: Local Life Chain. Sunday. October 6. 1996 THAT the correspondence be received as information. Hospice King re: Proclaiming October. 1996 as Hospice King. Month THAT the month of October, 1996 be proclaimed 'Hospice King Month" in the Town of Aurora; and THAT the Hospice King flag be flown at the Municipal offices for the month of October, 1996. Ontario March of Dimes re: Request for Proclamation - "Ontario March of Dimes Month". January. 1997 THAT the month of January, 1997 be proclaimed "Ontario March of Dimes Month" in the Town of Aurora. Brenda Chamberlain. M.P .. Guelph-Wellington re: Oath of Allegiance to the Flag THAT the correspondence be received as information. Aurora High School re: Town of Aurora Awards THAT Aurora High School be notified that Council intends to make the Town of Aurora Awards available for the 23rd Anr~ual Commencement of Aurora High School. York Region. Transportation and Works Committee re: Clause 17. Report 1 5 -"Traffic Restrictions -Bloomington Road -Aurora and Richmond Hill" THAT the correspondence be received as information. York Foot & Ankle Clinic re: Proclaiming October 7 to 12, 1996 as Foot Health Week THAT October 7 to 12, 1996 be proclaimed 'Foot Health Week" in the Town of Aurora. Aurora Council Minutes No. 26-96 Wednesday, September 25, 1996 Page 3 STAFF REPORTS C096-046-238 re: Release of Turning Circle Agreement. Part of Lots 106. 107 and 108. Plan 65M-2376. fRevlis Securities Ltd./West Hill Redevelopment -Attridge Drivel THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the documents necessary to release the turning circle easements registered over Part of Lots 106, 1 07 and 108, Registered Plan 65M-2376, designated as Parts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 on Reference Plan 65R-11412, in its entirety. PL96-090-243 re: Proposed Site Plan Agreement and Removal of the I H) Holding Prefix. Arista Homes Limited Blocks 98-101. Registered Plan 65M-3073 Corner of Mugford Road and Hollandview Trail 011-11-96. 014-21-96 #527. THAT subject to the submission of all securities and fees, Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Site Plan Agreement with Arista Homes and the Town of Aurora for the construction of four 4-unit quadruplex buildings comprising a total of 16 units on Blocks 98-101, Registered Plan 65M-3073; and THAT subject to the approval of the above noted site plan agreement, . Council give third reading at this meeting to Bill 3756-96.0 to remove the Holding (H) prefix from the subject lands. 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 II SECTION "8'' -M~~TERS FORCONSIDERA TION II CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS The Village of Morrisburg re: Endorsement of Resolutions for Funding for Adult Education #528. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Healy THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED ' York Region re: Resolution Relating to the Potential Abandonment of C.N. Rail Corridors #529. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED ---·'-·-'""'~'·"~~-'~""----··'-'--"-~'....,;-~-.. ---·•·•-•·~-..........:-.,._.....,..~·-· ·~.....:_...~-.m~.~•a=<'<<-"'<'-""'"'" "• ;o:;;; 1i> ifuW~'""*'-"="'~~~-·-----· -----· -·'-"------• "-··o<·· Aurora Council Minutes No. 26-96 Wednesday, September 25, 1996 Page 4 Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: AMO's Response to Recommendations of'the Crombie Panel On .Municipal Administration #530. Moved by Councillor Morris · Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED COMMITTEE REPORTS Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee Report LACAC96-07. Monday September 9. 1996 #531. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the Committee Record of the LACAC meeting held on September 9, 1996, be .received as information. THAT the Director of Planning be notified of the recommendations of the September 9, 1996, LACAC meeting concerning the Old Baldwin Mill at 124 Wellington Street East and concerning the Proposed Official Plan Amendment Regarding Extended Urban Settlement Boundary and Urban Expansion Areas. CARRIED Planning and Development Committee Report 01-96 Monday. September 16. 1996 #532. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ocha/ski THAT the Report of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting No. 01-96 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted. CARRIED Mayor Jones, having previously declared an interest in this Report, relinquished the Chair to Deputy Mayor Healy during the consideration of the portion of the Report related to Timberlane Tennis Club and did not take part in the vote called for in this regard. Upon conclusion of this matter, Mayor Jones resumed the Chair. Municipal Operations Committee Report 01 96 Wednesday. September 18. 1996 #533. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Sorley THAT the Report of the Municipal Operations Committee Meeting No. 01-96 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted with the exception of item #7 regarding traffic concerns ori Stone Road, item #8 regarding safety concerns on Murray Drive and item #9 regarding the hooding of no parking signs around schools in Aurora. CARRIED -----------~----·-····--"'·-~------------~--~-~~-----~~--''""""=~==-<>h»·= -·'·-'-'-----'.........-'----· '-----~---~---·-··----~---'-------------~--- Aurora Council Minutes No. 26-96 Wednesday, September 25, 1996 Page 5 NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT N0.01- 96. WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 18. 1996-RECOMMENDATION NO.7 Traffic Concerns on Stone Road #534. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Sorley THAT the request for a three-way stop sign at the northerly corner of Stone Road and October Lane be denied; THAT a copy of the Public Works Department Stop Sign Policy be provided to the resident; and THAT the York Regional Police be requested to monitor the vehicular speed on Stone Road. · AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was: #535. · Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT investigation into the speed limit in this area be referred back to this Committee for further consideration. CARRIED The main motion CARRIED AS AMENDED. NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT N0.01- 96. WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 18. 1996-RECOMMENDATION NO.8 Safety Concerns on Murray Drive #536. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Sorley THAT the York Regional Police be requested to monitor and enforce all traffic violations on Murray Drive especially during the evening hours. AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was: #537. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT Staff be directed to meet with affected residents to obtain input into potential traffic calming devices. On a recorded vote, the amendment was CARRIED YEAS:. 9 VOTING YEA: VOTING NAY: NAY: 0 Mayor Jones, Councillors Griffith, Healy, McKenzie, Morris, Ochalski, Sorley, Wallace and Weller. None On a recorded vote, the main motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED . YEAS: 9 VOTING YEA: VOTING NAY: . NAY: 0 Mayor Jones, Councillors Griffith, Healy, McKenzie, Morris, Ochalski, Sorley, Wallace and Weller. None -~~--''"'"~"·" , ...... "·~~~--·---~--~·"""""'-·'""'"'-~----·--~----~ ... -:..·-~-~---'·"--· ----·-~~-~=~=="---~"""'"'~-· -- ·. __ _ Aurora Council Minutes No. 26-96 Wednesday, September 25, 1996 Page 6 NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT N0.01- 96. WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 18. 1996-RECOMMENDATION NO.9. Hooding of Parking Signs by Schools for School Events #538. Moved by Councillor Healy I Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT this matter be deferred until the next Municipal Operation Committee Meeting. CARRIED STAFF REPORTS BA96-009-244 re: Variance to Sign By-law #3400-92. 15815 Yonge Street-McAlpine #539. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Ochalski THAT Council approve the request for a variance to the sign by-law to permit the installation of two additional wall signs each being approximately 7. 5 square metres in area. CARRIED PL96-091-245 re: Application for Exemption from Part Lot Control. Peter and Tim Diamond. Diamond Groundskeeping Services. Lots 7 and 8. Registered Plan 1 07. 94 and 98 Wellington Street East. Centre Street. D12-PLC-08-96 #540. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Healy THAT Council approve the request for exemption from Part Lot Control made by Peter and Tim Diamond and Diamond Groundskeeping Services to divide Lots 7 and 8, Registered Plan 1 07 into separate lots; and THAT Bill Number 3766-96.D be given first and second reading . . CARRIED Councillor Sorley, having previously declared an interest in this Report, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard. PL96-092-246 re: Proposed Site Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment. Priestly. Victor (Aurora Montessori School). 669 Wellington Street East Part of Lot 80. Concession I EYS D11-16-89 & D14-05-96 #541. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Sorley THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Site Plan Amendment Agreement with Victor Priestly and the· Town of Aurora to recognize an existing building comprising two classrooms and connecting vestibule and washrooms; and THAT subject to the approval of the above noted Site Plan Amendment Agreement, Bill 3750-96.D be given 3rd reading. CARRIED ~·~--------~--,-~-"""~-~·--~--' ·--~;.;~"'"'""'"·'~-~------·-·-~·---··--·-~-'--~---'-··~~--------'""'="='"=~""-',_,.."'""""'"""'~-,....""------ Aurora Council Minutes No. 26-96 Wednesday, September 25, 1996 Page 7 PL96-093-247 re: Town of Richmond Hill Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Southeast Corner of Bloomington Road and Yonge Street #542. Moved by Councillor Wallace. Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT Council direct staff to take appropriate actions to ensure that any concerns of Aurora are represented at the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing for the proposed development at the southeast corner of Yonge Street and Bloomington Road. CARRIED TR96-029-248 re: Education Development Charge Update #543. ·Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Ochalski THAT the Treasurer's Report TR96-029-248 respecting recent developments with regard to the York Region education development charges be received as information. CARRIED PW96-037-249 re: 1996/97 Winter Maintenance Program #544. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT the Mayor and Members of Council receive for information the following report as the Town's Winter Maintenance Program ·for the upcoming 1996/97 winter seaso.n. CARRIED CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Aurora Volunteer Fire Brigade re: Donation Collection .for Muscular Dystrophy #545. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Ochalski THAT the correspondence be received as information; and THAT the Aurora Volunteer Fire Brigade, the Aurora Fire Department and all other volunteers who took part in the 1996 Muscular Dystrophy Boot Drive be congratulated on their success. CARRIED PL96-086-239 re: Proposed Site Plan Agreement and Removal of the (H) Holding Prefix, Arista Homes Block 95. Registered Plan 65M-3073 South east corner of Hollidge Blvd. and Luxton Avenue D11-10-96, D14-19-96 #546. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Morris THAT subject to the submission of all securities and fees, Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Site Plan Agreement with Arista Homes -~--~-·~"".'"'' --~""~-<''"'''~--''"';.,.,."'--'"-~ ------~~-----~--~--···--·--·-~·-'-'-~~----·~"""""''"''"""""·"'""'"''''"'"'-'"~"---="'-'-'~--· Aurora Council Minutes No. 26-96 Wednesday, September 25, 1996 Page 8 and the Town of Aurora for the construction of a 10 unit rowhouse block on Block 95, Registered Plan 65M-3073; THAT subject to the approval of the above noted site plan agreement, Council give third reading at this meeting to Bill 3755-96.0 to remove the Holding {H) prefix from the subject lands; and THAT Staff be directed to insert a paragraph into the Site Plan Agreement that advises the property owner of the restrictions relating to construction hours of operation as set out in the Town's Noise By-law. CARRIED PL96-087-240 re: Proposed Site Plan Agreement and Removal of the (Hl Holding Prefix. Arista Homes Limited Blocks 109. 110. 111 and 112. Registered Plan 65M-3073 Bowler Street. 011-14-96. 014-16-96: and PL96-088-241 re: Proposed Site Plan Agreement and Removal of the !Hl Holding Prefix. Arista Homes Limited Blocks 113 and 114. Registered Plan 65M-3073 Bowler Street and Hollandview Trail 011-15-96.014-17-96: and PL96-089-242 re: Proposed Site Plan Agreement and Removal of the !Hl Holding Prefix. Arista Homes Limited Block 108. Registered Plan 65M-3073 Northeast corner of Hollidge Blvd. and Snedden Ave. 011-13-96. 014-22-96 #547. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Morris THAT subject to the submission of all securities and fees, Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Site Plan Agreement with Arista Homes and the Town of Aurora for the construction of a 32 unit rowhouse and quadruplex development on Blocks 109, 110, 111 and 112, Registered Plan 65M-3073; . THAT subject to the approval of the above noted site plan agreement, Council give third reading at this meeting to Bill 3753-96.0 to remove the Holding {H) prefix from the subject lands; THAT subject to the submission of all securities and fees, Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Site Plan Agreement with Arista Homes and the Town of Aurora for the construction of a 22 unit rowhouse and quadruplex development on Blocks 113 and 114, Registered Plan 65M- 3073; THAT subject to the approval of the above noted site plan agreement, Council give third reading at this meeting to Bill 3754-96.0 to remove the Holding {H) prefix from the subject lands; THAT subject to the submission of all securities and fees, Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Site Plan Agreement with Arista Homes and the Town of Aurora for the construction of a 12 unit rowhouse development on Block 1 08, Registered Plan 65M-3073; ---~---·-·"··'"'"~·---~<.-h.,.>>"-\"""'""''--~---------'--·--~--'-'----'~--~.....-~==«"'~~---·-----~-----·-----·~'"---~~--·--~-'-'---''-'-··-~-···----------~"--' Aurora Council Minutes No. 26-96 Wednesday, September 25, 1996 Page 9 THAT subject to the ·approval of the above noted site plan agreement, Council give third reading at this meeting to Bill 3757-96.D to remove the Holding (H) prefix from the subject lands; and THAT Staff be directed to insert a paragraph into the Site Plan Agreements that advises the property owner of the restrictions relating to construction hours of operation as set out in the Town's Noise By-law: CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS LS96-027-250 re: Renewal of Rental Agreement -Aurora Early Learning Centre Cooperative #548. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Morris THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the att.ached form of lease for the use of the premises at the former Jack Wood's property to the Aurora Early Learning Centre Cooperative for a one ( 1) year term ending June 30, 1997 in the amount of $9,220 per annum, including G.S.T. REFERRAL: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was: #549. BY-LAWS #550. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Morris THAT this matter be referred to the Administration and Finance Committee. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Morris · Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills for First Reading: 3766-96.D Being a By-law to exempt certain lots on Registered Plan 1 07 in Aurora, from Part Lot Control provisions (Diamond) AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time. CARRIED Councillor Sorley,having previously declared an interest in this By-law, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard. #551. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills for First Reading: 3767-96.T Being a By-law to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Mill Street in the Town of Aurora. AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time. CARRIED -'"~~--·~.,-'-""'~"~-"~"''"'~'""'--.-~~----·-~·-~·-··~.__:_c_;_:~.~·~·~·~·-·----~·~a;r~w·5i£c>~>=~----- Aurora Council Minutes No. 26-96 Wednesday, September 25, 1996 Page 10 #552. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills for Second Reading: 3766-96.D Being a By-law to exempt certain lots on Registered Plan 1 07 in Aurora, from Part Lot Control provisions (Diamond) AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time. CARRIED Councillor Sorley, having previously declared an interest in this By-law, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard. #553. #554. 'Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills for Second Reading: 3767-96.T Being a By-law to prescribe maximum rates df speed on Mill Street in the . Town of Aurora. AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Morris THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by- laws for Third Reading: 3750-96.D ' 3753-96.D 3754-96.D 3755-96.D 3756-96.D 3757-96.0 3765-96;T Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (Aurora Montessori School) Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (Arista Homes) Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (Arista Homes) Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (Arista Homes) Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (Arista Homes) Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (Arista Homes) Being a By-law to repeal a portion of Section 1 of By-law No. 1679-66, (Pedestrian Crossover-Yonge and Kennedy Street) AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 26-96 Wednesday, September 25, 1996 Page 11 #555. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Healy THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by- laws for Third Reading: 3767-96.T Being a By-law to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Mill Street in the Town of Aurora. AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time. CARRIED NOTICE OF MOTION Councillor Morris gave notice regarding the introduction of a motion respecting the development of Code of Ethics for Councillors. QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS Councillor Healy Enquired as to whether Staff could look into a chemical free lawns program and a pesticide hotline which is occurring in the City of Vaughan. Enquired about the recent placement of barriers for the entrances to the Canadian Tire project along Murray Drive. Councillor. Morris Asked the Director of Public Works about lack of reference to budgetary approvals in the Kennedy Street West sidewalk questionnaire recently circulated to residents. Enquired about municipal by-laws wbich would impose fines for placing graffiti. Enquired about coordinating activities of teen groups through the Leisure Services Advisory Committee. Councillor Wallace Asked the Director of Planning about the status of the proposed development at Yonge and Tyler Streets. NEW BUSINESS Rick Marvell. Zellers re: Off Site Signage #556. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT Council approve the request of Zellers for two off site signs to · advertise their store opening during the same time frame and conditions as development related off site signage; and THAT Staff be directed to prepare an amendment to the Sign By-law to accommodate future applications of this nature in concert with discussions with the Chamber of Commerce. CARRIED .-~~"~'-'-'' '--••~-'~'~""''~~"-'~~,,;_,_._.:_:;,, ___ . __ , __ .. ~---'--•'·~•...___:_~-~-W.c~<~.-<.~''"'"'=T•=~·-· ------·------~-·-~"-"-~'------· . ___ ;,. Aurora Council Minutes No. 26-96 Wednesday, September 25, 1996 Mr. J. Frohlinger. Geome Street Public School re: Meet the Teacher/BBQ. Thursday. September 26. 1996 #557. Moved by Councillor Healy Page 12 Seconded by Councillor Morris THAT no parking signs be hooded in the vicinity of George Street Public School from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 26, 1996. CARRIED IN CAMERA Labour Relations Matter #558. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Morris THAT this Council proceed )n Camera in order to address a labour relations matter. CARRIED Councillor Healy, having previously declared an interest in the In Camera item, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard. ADJOURNMENT #559. Moved by Councillor McKenzie THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:17 p.m. CARRIED .-~ T.JONE~YOR L. ALLI