MINUTES - Council - 19961127TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL
MEETING NO. 3J-96
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, November 27, 1996
8:00p.m.
II MINUTES II
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Deputy Mayor Healy in the Chair; Councillors Griffith,
McKenzie, Morris, Ochalski, Sorley, Wallace and Weller.
Mayor Jones 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, Fire Chief, Treasurer and Council/
Committee Secretary.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Wallace declared an interest in the correspondence of the Township of King
regarding the GO bus route by virtue of ownership of a business that is a ticket agent for
· GO Transit 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 Griffith declared an interest in PL96-l16-300 by virtue of a personal
relationship with the owners of the said lands 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
#654. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein with the
addition of the following items:
delegation of Fraser Wilson, Omni Health Care re: Access to Public Water at
Willows Estate;
correspondence of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and Ministry
of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: Development Charges Act to Section
B of the Agenda; and
Memorandum of Councillor McKenzie re: Fireworks; PL96-116-300 re:
Prehearing Conference OMB, Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Plan
of Subdivision ( 1 35 Kennedy Street}; and correspondence of Bill Keir re:
Baseball Diamonds in Aurora to the New Business Section of the Agenda.
CARRIED
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PRESENTATIONS
Verna Ross and Sharon Nisbet. Aurora Public
Library Board re: 1 996 Annual Report
Page 2
Verna Ross, Chairperson of the Aurora Public Library outlined the provisions of. the
Library's Strategic Plan for the benefit of Council. The document identified the three main
challenges to developing future Library service in Aurora to be increased and more varied
resources and support for learning new knowledge and skills; constantly evolving
technology to provide instant, accurate and up to date information; and coping with the
continuing rise in Library use due to the ongoing growth in Aurora. Sharon Nisbet
identified the three primary services roles that the Library plans to emphasize over the
next five year period. This includes providing information on small business, local history
and CD ROM based Health Information Centre and community information; life-long
learning support for all ages (how-to videos, retraining information and pre-school literacy
programs); and personal leisure and refreshment provisions for high-demand, high-interest
materials in a variety of formats. The Strategic Plan for the Aurora Public Library 1996-
2000 was distributed to Members of Council.
#655. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the presentation· be received as information.
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
William G. Hunter. Resident re:
Various Issues -Canadian Tire Construction Site
Mr. Hunter expressed concerns regarding excessive noise outside the times allowed by
the Noise By-law arising from the construction of the Canadian Tire facility at Yonge
Street and Murray Drive, as well as the associated reconstruction of Murray Drive from
Yonge Street to Wiles Court undertaken by the Town. He offered a number of comments
and suggestions for improving the process in which complaints from the public are
handled by Staff and elected Officials. He further suggested the recording of all
complaints as "official complaints"; implementation of a call back system; continuous
complaint checks for compliance of recommended action; after hour capability to make
a formal complaint; enforcement of charges for noncompliance with By-laws; a more
comprehensive review of plans submitted to ensure development of property is within the
limitations of the current by-laws; and distribution of an information paper to explain to
the public how complaints can be made and the different forums that are available.
#656. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred to the Unfinished Business
Section of the Agenda.
CARRIED
Gabriella Craparotta. Resident re:
Traffic on Willow Farm Lane and Surrounding Streets
Ms. Dawn Lavendure addressed Council on behalf of Gabriella Craparotta. Council was
advised that she represented a number of concerned residents from Hodgkinson Crescent,
Willow Farm Lane and Tribbling Crescent who were anxious to address road safety and
traffic problems in the neighbourhood. Council's assistance, support and action to resolve
the problems were requested. Some of the possible solutions outlined were the
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installation of stop signs, traffic monitoring by police, photo radar, one-way traffic,
restrictive signs, traffic calming devices, the closing of Storrington Gate, and obtaining
a professional traffic consultant. She concluded by recommending closing Storrington
Gate on a trial basis'·for 6 months, and the investigation and installation of traffic calming
devices.
#657. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred to the Report of the
Municipal Operations Committee No. 03-96.
CARRIED
Fraser Wilson. Omni Health Care re:
Access to Public Water at Willows Estate
Mr. Wilson, owner of Willows Estate and Administrator, Sue Jackson expressed concerns
relating to existing well problems. He stated that the Nursing Home currently complies
with all Fire and Building Codes, and cannot supply a sprinkler system due to financial
constraints. He requested that Council remove item d) of the recommendation in Report
PW96-040-292 with respect to an Agreement in writing to install a sprinkler system for
the Nursing Home.
#658. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT the delegation be referred to the Report of the Municipal Operations
Committee No. 03-96.
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 29-96. dated October 23. 1996
Special Council -Public Planning Meeting No. 30-96 dated October 24. 1996
Special Council Meeting No. 31-96. dated November 5. 1996
Council Meeting No. 32-96. dated November 13. 1996
#659. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 29-96, 30-96, 31-96 and 32-96 be
adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto.
Anti-Racism. Access and Equity Committee re:
United Nations' Declared International Day for
the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
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Ontario Medical Association re: Second
Hand Smoke and Indoor Air Quality
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
STAFF REPORTS
PL96-1 09-296 re: Proposed Plari of Condominium
National Trust Company (formerly Aurora Business Parks Ltd.)
Part of Lot 55. Registrar's Compiled Plan No. 10328
10. 20 & 30 Furbacher Lane. 007-90009
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into a condominium
agreement with National Trust Company (formerly Aurora Business Parks
Inc.).
PW96-045-297 re: Acceptance of Municipal
Services. Darkwood Investments Subdivision
Remaining Parts of Registered Plan 65M-2792
and 65M-2793
#660.
THAT Council accept the balance of the services within the subject
development contained within the specified parts of Registered Plan
Numbers 65M-2792 and 65M-2793, as indicated on Schedule "A" hereto;
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a Certificate of
Acceptance of Public Works for said parts and release remaining securities
related to the subject parts; and
THAT all remaining securities related to this development be released with
the exception of $11,128.00, which shall be retained for a one year period
from the date of this Report to guarantee satisfactory performance of that
portion of sidewalk and curb which was replaced in 1996.
Moved by Councillor Griffith 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 "B"-MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION II
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Township of King re: Abandonment of
CN Railway Lines. Reinstatement of King
City GO Bus Route
#661. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the correspondence regarding the abandonment of CN Railway lines
be received as information.
·CARRIED
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#662. Moved by Councillor Griffith
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Seconded by Councillor Ocha/ski
THAT GO Transit be requested to consider reinstating the GO Bus service
through King City to the same level as was available prior to 1 993 if the CN
Railway lines are closed; and
THAT the appropriate parties be so notified.
CARRIED
Councillor Wallace, having previously declared an interest in certain aspects of this
correspondence, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard.
The Corooration of the Town of Whitby re:
Provincial Proposal to Restructure the
Municipalities in Metropolitan Toronto
#663. Moved by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be endorsed.
The Regional Municipality of York re:
Notice of Public Meeting re: Retail
Business Holidays Act By law
CARRIED
#664. Moved by Councillor McKenzie
Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Notice of the Public Meeting be received.
CARRIED
#665. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT Council support store openings on Boxing Day.
DEFEATED
The Regional Municipality of York re:
Notice of Public Meeting re: Amendment
to Regional Development Charge By-law
#666. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
The Regional Municipality of York re:
Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance
#667. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT .the correspondence be received as information and referred to the
Business Development Committee for comments.
CARRIED
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Association of Municipalities of Ontario re:
Government Introduces Amendments to
The Development Charges Act. 1996: and
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re:
New Development Charges Act to Aim at Jobs.
Affordable Homes
The Chief Administrative Officer distributed and reviewed with Council an overview
document entitled Impact of the Proposed New Legislation on the Town of Aurora's
Development Charges (1994-2003 Ten Year Plan). The potential impacts that Staff have
been able to ascertain through an initial review of the proposed changes include a shortfall
of 14. 144 million over the 1 0 year plan. If funded through the tax base in 1 0 equally
yearly contributions, the result would be an increase of 14.14% of the Town's portion of
the mill rate or $80.86 per annum to an average household in Aurora assessed at
$25,000. Council was advised that the Province expects that the 39.3% reduction in
Development Charges would result in savings to the new home buyer.
#668. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the correspondence and overview provided by the Chief
Administrative Officer be received as information.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#669. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the Province of Ontario be advised that Council is strongly opposed
to the Legislation as introduced for first reading; and
THAT the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Frank Klees, M.P.P.
be notified of the Town's concerns in this regard.
CARRIED
The main motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
Meeting No. LACAC96-08. Monday. November 11. 1996
. #670. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT the Committee Record of the LACAC meeting held on November 11 ,
1996, be received as information; and
THAT the sum of $1 0,900.00 be included as the allocation for LACAC in
the 1997 budget.
CARRIED
Planning and Development Committee Meeting
No. 03-96. Monday. November 18. 1996
#671. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Report of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting No.
03-96 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted.
CARRIED
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Municipal Operations Committee Meeting
No. 03-96. Wednesday. November 20. 1996
#672. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Report of the .Municipal Operations Committee Meeting No. 03-96
be received. and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted
with the exception of Items .#11, 13 and 14.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 03-
96. WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 20. 1996-RECOMMENDATION N0.14
PW96-041-293 re: Traffic Concerns -Willow
Farm Lane and Delegation of Dawn Lavendure
#673. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the matter be referred back to the Municipal Operations Committee.
WITHDRAWAL: The motion was withdrawn with the consent of the mover and
seconder.
#674. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Staff be directed to contact and meet with interested residents to
explore potential solutions to the issues identified.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 03-
96. WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 20. 1996-RECOMMENDATION NO. 11
Fl96-009-290 re: Report on Fire Department
Vehicle Fleet and Tender for Replacement Pumper
#675. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT approval be given to acquire a rescue/pumper tci replace Engine 612;
THAT the acquisition be subject to approval of the 1997 Capital Budget;
THAT a Report confirming the method of acquisition be presented to Council
at the time of budget consideration;
THAT approval be given to. advertise Tanker 615 for immediate sale "as is"
to the highest bidder;
THAT approval be given to advertise Engine 612 for a future sale "as is" to
the highest bidder; and ·
THAT Staff be directed to investigate the need for retaining Rescue 619 as
a support response vehicle or selling it if feasible and that this issue be
referred to the 1997 Budget deliberations.
CARRIED
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NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 03-
96. WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 20. 1996-RECOMMENDATION NO. 13
PW96-040-292 re: Request for Private Water
Connection for the Willow Estates Nursing Home
and Delegation of Fraser Wilson. Omni Health Care
#676. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the request for a domestic water service for the Willows Estate
Nursing Home, 13837 Yonge Street, be approved subject to the following
conditions:
a)
b)
c)
d)
That the owner be required to pay the Town's standard connection
fee of $700.00 plus the costs of constructing the water connection
by the Town and all other expenses related to the work;
That the owner be required to obtain a Plumbing Permit, and to install
the private portion of the works;
That the owner agree to install a water meter as specified by the
Department of Public Works at his cost; and
That the owner agree in writing to the Town to install a sprinkler
system for the Nursing Home, and to upgrade the existing standpipe
system, to the satisfaction of the Town's Fire Chief.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#677. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT condition (d) be modified to read: That the owner agree in writing to
the Town on a program to install a sprinkler system for the Nursing Home,
and to upgrade the existing standpipe system, to the satisfaction of the
Town's Fire Chief.
CARRIED
The main motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED
STAFF REPORTS
BA96-011-298 re: Variance to the Sign By-law
#3400-92. 15400 Bavview Avenue. Pen-Equity
. #678. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council approve the following site specific request for a variance to
the Sign By-law as it affects Pen-Equity lands at the intersection of Bayview
Avenue and Hollidge Drive:
a) that .each tenant be permitted to erect one wall sign at each exterior
building face at the perimeter of the tenanted area to a maximum
number of three; and
b) where a drive-thru is a component of a tenanted building, two
additional way finding signs related to the drive-thru function be
permitted.
CARRIED
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C096-060-299 re: Ratification of 1997/98
Collective Agreement with Aurora Professional
Firefighters Association lAPFFAl
#679. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the attached Collective
Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Aurora and the Aurora
Professional Firefighters Association, Local 2870 of the International
Association of Firefighters, representing terms of employment for Fire
Bargaining Unit employees for the period January 1, 1997 to March 31,
1998.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Delegation of William G. Hunter. Residef!t re:
Various Issues-Canadian Tire Construction Site
#680.
BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the matter be referred ·to Staff to review the comments and
suggestions of the delegate together with the provisions of the Noise By-law
as it relates to construction adjoining residential areas.
CARRIED
At this point in the meeting, Councillor Morris declared an interest in By-law 3779-96.D
by virtue of ownership of a home 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.
#681. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-
laws for Third Reading:
3773-96.D
3775-96.D
3776-96.D
3777-96.D
3780-96.T
Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Miland).
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 (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 Parking
By-law 3377-92, as amended
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
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#682. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-
laws for Third Reading:
3779-96.D Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
2213-78 (Senator Homes).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED·
Councillor Morris, having previously dec.lared an interest in this By-law, did not take part
in the vote called for in this regard.
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Ochalski
Councillor Morris
Councillor Wallace
Councillor Weller
NEW BUSINESS
Advised of the apparent leakage of second hand
smoke from the Smoking Lounge into the Human
Resources area of the Town Hall.
Enquired about current fees for swimming lessons
awarding a Bronze Medallion.
Asked for clarification on the grandfathering
clause as it relates to the Sign By-law.
Requested an update from the Director of
Planning regarding the property located at south
west corner of Yonge Street and Tyler Street.
Enquired as to the number of parking spaces that
private enterprise would be required to provide for
an application similar to the proposed Library
expansion.
Memorandum of Chris Sorley. Chairoerson
Community Core Review Committee re: Proposed
Municipal Parking Lot Construction at Wellington
Street East and Yonge Street
#683. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor. Wallace
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Memorandum of Councillor McKenzie
re: Fireworks
#684. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT permission be granted to hold fireworks during this year's First Night
celebrations in the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
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PL96-116-300 re: Prehearing Conference
Ontario Municipal Board. Proposed Zoning By-law
Amendment and Plan of Subdivision
135 Kennedy Street. Town Files D14-01-96 and
D12-95112. Regional File 19T-95112.
O.M.B. Files Z960036. S960050
#685. Moved by Councillor McKenzie
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Seconded by Councillor Sor/ey
THAT Staff be authorized to retain Counsel to attend at the Prehearing
Conference of the Ontario Municipal Board scheduled for December 19,
1996; and '
THAT in consultation with the solicitor, such Staff as required as expert
witnesses for the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing be authorized tb attend
when the date for that Hearing has been set.
CARRIED
Councillor Griffith, having previously declared an interest in this Report, left the Council
Chambers for the duration of the meeting.
Bill Keir re: Baseball Diamonds in Aurora
#686. Movedby Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#687. Moved by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
CARRIED
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