MINUTES - Council - 19961113-
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL
MEETING NO. 32-96
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, November 13, 1996
8:00p.m.
MINUTES
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith, Healy,
McKenzie, Morris, Ochalski, Sorley and Wallace.
Councillor Weller was absent on vacation.
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
Councillor Healy declared an interest in the correspondence from the Village of Blyth by
virtue of 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
#629. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Ocha/ski
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein with the
addition of correspondence from Cardinal Carter Catholic High School; two
items of correspondence from the Who Does What Panel; and
correspondence from Canadians for a United Canada Aurora Chapter to the
New Business section of the Agenda.
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
Alan Wells. Chief Administrative Officer. York Region re:
Presentation of Summary of Alternatives Being Considered
in the Region's Long Term Water Project
Mr. Alan Wells introduced the team of support staff for the Region's Long Term Water
Project who were in attendance. He updated Council on the status of the project to
develop a long term water strategy for the Region of York. Mr. Wells noted that the Team
had recently adopted a workplan aimed at providing a preferred solution by the end of the
year.
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Mr. Norm Loberg, President of Consumers Utilities indicated to Council that the project
is on schedule and detailed the Report on the evaluation of alternatives received by the
York Region Council on October 21, 1996. He advised that an important feature of any
water supply project is an accurate demand forecast which, itself, is dependent upon the
accuracy of population forecasts. In order to allow a structured approached of alternative
solutions, the Region had been separated into urban centred and rural communities. The
urban centered communities are predicted to see 85% of the Region's growth by the year
2031, which will require major portion of new water supplies. A map of alternative
solutions and pipeline routing was presented as well as separate maps showing individual
potential route solutions with relevant costs. Several of these solutions could result in
reductions or essentially flat/modest increases in long term water charges to consumers.
He indicated that significi'Jnt consultation and feedback would be essential in order to
derive a preferred solution which would be presented to York Regional Council for .
approval on December 19, 1996. The Team responded to questions from Council.
Mayor Jones thanked Mr. Wells and Mr. Loberg for the presentation.
SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
The Premier of Ontario re: Aurora Council's Endorsement
of the Resolution Passed by the Town of Kapuskasing
with Respect to Conserving the Present System of
Hospital Board Governance in Ontario
THAT the correspondence be received as informatiqn.
Secretary of State (Veterans) re: Appreciation to Council
for Proclaiming November 3-11. 1996 "Veterans' Week"
in the Town of Aurora
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ontario Human Rights Commission re: Request for
Proclamation-"International Human Rights Day",
December 10. 1996 in the Town of Aurora
THAT December 10, 1996 be proclaimed "International Human Rights Day"
in the Town of Aurora.
Canadian Public Health Association re: Request for
Proclamation-"World AIDS Day". December 1. 1996
in the Town of Aurora
THAT December 1, 1996 be proclaimed "World AIDS Day" in the Town of
Aurora.
Navy League of Canada. Newmarket Branch re: Request to
Hold Fund-Raising Tag Days on December 5-8. 1996 in the
Town of Aurora
THAT permission be granted to the Navy League of Canada, Newmarket
Branch to hold their tag days on December 5-8, 1996 in the Town of
Aurora.
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STAFF REPORTS
PL96-11 0-284 -Application for Exemption from Part Lot
Control. Arista Homes (Auroral Inc .. Blocks 95. 98-101.
108-114. Registered Plan 65M-3073. Bavview Wellington
Subdivision: 012-PLC-11-96 ·
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THAT Council approve the request for exemption from Part Lot Control made
by Arista Homes (Aurora) Inc. to divide Blocks 95, 98-101, 108-114,
Registered Plan 65M-3073 into separate lots; and
#630.
THAT Bill 3776-96.0 be given first and second reading.
Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Griffith
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 CONSJDERA TION
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
WhoDoes What Panel. News Release re: Panel says
Municipalities Should Pay for Transit. Sewer and
Water Services: and AMO Municipal For. Your Information
re: Crombie Panel Makes Further Recommendations on
Transportation and Utility Services
#631. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED·
Who Does What Panel. News Release re: Eliminate
Business Occupancy Tax. Crornbie Panel Says: and
AMO Municipal Alert re: Province Announces Further
Recommendations on Assessment and Property Tax Reform
#632. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
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Who Does What Panel. News Release re: Province
Urged to Pay for Child Welfare and Shelters for Abused
Women: and AMO Municipal For Your Information re:
AMO Responds to Ontario's Child Care Review and Who
Does What Child Care Recommendations
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#633. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
City of Vaughan re: Resolution Regarding Enumeration
and Voters List Preparation. Federal. Provincial and
Municipal Elections
#634. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora endorse the resolution of the City
of Vaughan; and
THAT a copy of the resolution be sent to the local M.P.P. and the M.P.
CARRIED
IBI Group re: OPA #17 -Growth Management Study.
Land Located at the South East Corner of Yonge Street
and Bloomington Road in the Town of Richmond Hill
#635. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Edward Premrl. Resident re: Economic Impact of
Automobile Along the Wellington Corridor
#636. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Village of Blyth re: Education Finance Reform
#637. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Councillor Healy, having previously declared an interest in this matter, did not take part
in the vote called for in this regard.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
LFRC96-001 -November 6. 1996 Library Facility Review
Committee Meeting
Mayor Jones invited Councillor Griffith, Chair of the Library Facility Review Committee to
address Council. Councillor Griffith introduced members of the Committee and reviewed
its activities which predominantly included identification of a suitable location and site for
the future Library expansion. He indicated that the integration of the existing Church
Street School building into the plan was recognized as an opportunity to reuse the
structure and prolong its life. Councillor Griffith then introduced Mr. Lubomir Dzamba of
Stafford Haensli Architects who was engaged to undertake preliminary work in relation
to the facility expansion within the Library Square area.
Mr. Dzamba briefly reviewed the results of the Aurora Public Library Expansion Feasibility
Study. He outlined briefly the eleven alternatives for expansion and indicated that the . .
11th alternative was selected as the most feasible. He showed a model depicting how
the integration of the Church Street School and portions of the existing Library building
could be effectively achieved. Mr. Dzamba reviewed eight fundamental principles
governing the potential site development as established in the Study. He concluded by
outlining the rationale for selecting the preferred building program and provided a brief
overview of a potential budget and construction time frame.
Verna Ross, Chair of the Library Board was then invited to address Council. She stated
that the Library Board approved the recommendations contained within the Committee's
Report at their meeting held the previous evening. It was further indicated that the Library
would be exploring a fundraising campaign. A commitment was provided to work with
the Town to make the proposed project a reality.
#638. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Council receive this Final Report of the Ad Hoc Committee together
with the. appended Aurora Public Library Expansion Feasibility Study dated
October 29th, 1996 prepared by Stafford Haensli Architects;
THAT the concept of accommodating the future expansion needs of the
Aurora Public Library within the Library Square area through a link
connection with the Church Street School be endorsed in principle;
THAT the draft project budget totalling 5.0 million dollars as set out within
the Feasibility Study be referred to Council's 1997 budget deliberations;
THAT Stafford Haensli Architects be engaged, with the assistance of
appropriate staff, to further the Feasibility Study by approaching the Ontario
Heritage Foundation with respect to the Heritage issues associated with the
potential link connection to the Church Street School building;
THAT Stafford Haensli Architects further the Feasibility Study by
undertaking a preliminary analysis as to the viability of the integration of the
Library space program needs in relation to the conceptual development
model included with the Feasibility Study;
THAT copies of this report be circulated to the existing users of the Church
Street School building and an opportunity be afforded for receipt of their
comments on the implications of potential space reallocation within that
facility. In addition, copies of this report also be circulated to Community
Core Review Committee, Aurora and .District Historical Society, Local
Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee and the Chamber of
Commerce for their information;
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THAT the Aurora Public Library Board be encouraged to commit to a public
fundraising· campaign that targets a twenty percent contribution to the
anticipated total project cost; and
THAT staff be directed to study and prepare a future Report addressing
alternative measures to address the parking space deficiency which would
result from additional development within the Library Square area.
CARRIED
Administration and Finance Committee Meeting No. 03-96
Tuesday. November 5. 1996
#639. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT the Report of the Administration and Finance Committee Meeting No.
03-96 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted with the exception of Recommendations Nos. 6 and 11.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
REPORT NO. 03-96. TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 5. 1996-RECOMMENDATION NO.6
C096-054-280 re: Transfer of Block 6.
Plan 65M-3072 (Geranium Homes Ltd. -
Hollandview Drive/ Evelyn Buck Lane)
#640. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the documents
necessary to transfer Block 6 on Plan 65M-3072 to the adjoining property
owner (Unit 29, Block 1, Plan 65M-3072).
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
REPORT NO. 03-96. TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 5. 1996-RECOMMENDATION NO. 11
Extract from Council Meeting No. 28-96 re:
Code of Ethics for Elected Members of
Aurora Town Council
#641. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT staff be directed to place an advertisement soliciting expressions of
interest from members of the public who wish to participate in the
development/review of a Code of Ethics for the members of the Aurora
Town Council;
THAT the appointment of 3 citizens be considered by Council prior to year
end; and
THAT staff be directed to undertake preliminary research and provide Council
with some background material for their consideration in January 1 997.
CARRIED
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CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
York Region re: Motion -Request to Amend Bill 75 and the
Municipal Act to Provide Municipalities with the Authority
with Respect to the Use of Video Lottery Terminals
#642. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora endorse the resolution of the
· Region of York.
CARRIED
City of Toronto re: Clause 32 in Report No. 12-"Blue Box
Collection -Soft Drink Containers"
#643.
BY-LAWS
#644.
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT Council endorse the City of Toronto's position on the responsibility of
manufacturers to be accountable for the costs of disposing of this product;
and
THAT the Association of Municipalities of Ontario be so advised.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills
for First Reading:
3770-96.0
3773-96.0
3774-96.0
3775-96.0
3776-96.0
3777-96.0
Being a By-law to amend By-law
· No. 2213-78 (Grindewald Development).
Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Miland).
Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Turner/Hawtin).
Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 !Aaron Yermus (in trust)].
Being a By-law to exempt certain
Blocks on Registered Plan 65M-3073
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) [Arista Homes (Aurora)
Inc.].
Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
3604-95.0 (Site Plan Control).
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3778-96.D
3779-96.D
3780-96.T
Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
2213"78 [Bay Heights (Geranium)].
Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
2213-78 [420643 Ontario Inc. (Senator
Homes)].
Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92, as amended
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
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#645. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills
for Second Reading:
3770-96.D
3773-96.D
3774-96.D
3775-96.D
3776-96.D
3777-96.D
3778-96.D
3779-96.D
3780-96.T
Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Grindewald Development).
Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Miland).
Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Turner/Hawtin).
Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 [Aaron Yermus (in trust)].
Being a By-law to exempt certain
Blocks on Registered Plan 65M-3073
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) [Arista Homes (Aurora)
Inc.].
Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
3604-95.D (Site Plan Control).
Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
2213-78 [Bay Heights (Geranium)].
Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
2213-78 [420643 Ontario Inc. (Senator
Homes)].
Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92, as amended
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
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#646 ..
#647.
Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-
law for Third Reading:
3760-96.0 Being a By-law to adopt Official Plan
Amendment No. 17 (Growth Management
Study).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-
law for Third Reading:
3774-96.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Turner/Hawtin).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Morris
Councillor Healy
NEW BUSINESS
Enquired about the condition of the parking lot at
Theatre Aurora and whether staff could look into the
matter.
Advised that she received correspondence from
residents regarding Murray Drive which should be dealt
with at the Municipal Operations Committee meeting.
Enquired about operations parking signage at the Aurora
Family Leisure Complex. ·
Enquired about the contents of the information package
being sent to residents in relation to multiple stop
intersection enquiries.
At this point in the meeting, Councillor Healy declared an interest in the correspondence
from the Who Does What Panel re: Province Should Pay Bigger Share of Education Costs
by virtue of 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.
Who Does What Panel. News Release re: Province Should Pay
Bigger Share of Education Costs. Panel Says
#648. Moved by Councillor McKenzie · Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
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Councillor Healy, having previously declared an interest in this matter, did not take part
in the vote called for in this regard.
Who Does What Panel. News Release re: Panel Says Municipalities
Should Control Police Budgets
#649. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Cardinal Carter Catholic High School re: Request Permission
to Participate in the Yellow Fish Road Storm Drain Marking
Program in Aurora
#650. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the request be endorsed in principle and that the school be requested
to contact the Public Works Department.
CARRIED
Canadians for a United Canada. Aurora Chapter re: Request
for Town to Assist in Sale of Ornaments for Trees and
Christmas Cards
#651; Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the request of Canadians For a United Canada. Aurora Chapter for the
Town's assistance in the sale of ornaments and Christmas cards be declined.
CARRIED
IN CAMERA
Labour Relations and Property Acquisition Matters
#652. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT this Council proceed In Camera in order to address labour relations
and property acquisition matters.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#653. Moved by Councillor McKenzie
THAT ~he meeting be adjourned at 1 0:00 p.m.
CARRIED
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