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TOWN OF AURORA
.COUNCIL
MEETING NO. 01-97
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, January 15, 1997
8:00 p.in.
MINUTES
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith, Healy,
McKenzie, Ochalski, Sorley and Wallace.
Councillors Morris and Weller w·ere 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, arid
Council/Committee Secretary.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Healy declared an interest in the Correspondence from the Premier of Ontario
regarding Clean Air Program by virtue of a personal family 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,
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#1. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Special Council -Public Planning Meeting No. 35-96. December 18. 1996
Council Meeting No. 36-96. December 18. 1996
#2. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 35-96 and 36-96 be adopted as
printed and circulated.
CARRIED
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II SECTION "A, -CONSENT ITEMS II
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
York Region re: Resolution of the City of Vaughan -School
Board Development Charges
THAT the correspondence be_ received as information.
Town of Pickering re: Resolution of the GTA Mayors and
Regional Chairs Committee -Proposed Development
Chames Legislation
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Premier of Ontario re: Council's Letter Regarding
Clean Air Program
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
City of North York. Environment Committee re: Clause 1.
Report 12 -Municipal "Clean Air" Summit
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Municipal
Operations Committee.
Ontarians Now Have More to Save. Spend or Invest
THAT the correspondence be received as information,
Consumers Gas re: EBRO 495 Consumers Gas 1998 Rate
Case -Notice of Application
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ontario Human Rights Commission re: Letter of Appreciation
for Proclamation of Human Rights Day in the Town of Aurora
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Crime Stoppers of York Region re: Request for Proclamation
-"Crime Stoppers Month". January 1997
THAT January 1997 be proclaimed "Crime Stoppers Month" in the Town of
Aurora.
Alzheimer Society of York Region re: Request for Proclamation
-"National Alzheimer Awareness Month". January 1997
THAT January 1997 be proclaimed "National Alzheimer Awareness Month"
in the Town of Aurora.
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STAFF REPORTS
#3.
PL97-001-006 -Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
and Plan of Subdivision. Cat-Tail Investments Inc.
!Metrus Management lnc.l. Blocks 1 & 3. Registered Plan
65M-3014. Stone Road: D14-24-96. 19T-96001 A
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Rezoning
application D14-24-96 and Subdivision application 19T-96001 A, scheduled
for the January 30, 1997 Public Planning Meeting.
CL97 004-007 -Release of Existing Easement Over Part of
Parcel A-1 . Section M-1 500' !Aurora Village Shopping Centre)
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the attached
Application to Release Easement Agreement over Part of Parcel A-1 , Section
M-1500.
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
Councillor Healy, having previously declared an interest in the Correspondence from the
Premier of Ontario regarding Clean Air Program, did not take part in the vote called for in
this regard.
SECTION "8" -MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Who Does What Panel re: Final Series of Communications
Regarding Taxation and Assessment. Disentangling
Provincial-Municipal Responsibilities. Governance
Mayor Jones provided Council with a detailed update on the Municipal Governance
Meeting held on January 8, 1997 and the Regional/Municipal Governance Meeting held
on January 9, 1997 regarding Greater Toronto Area Governance. He explained the
Greater Toronto Services Board feedback process, and timelines as confirmed through
discussions with Mr. Milt Farrow. The Mayor further discussed the Town of Aurora
contribution on this issue and indicated a Special Council Meeting to discuss governance
issues would be scheduled for February 4, 1997 following the Administration and Finance
Committee Meeting.
#4. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be Jeceived as information.
CARRIED
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Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. News Release
re: Province Honours $1.7 Billion Funding Commitment to
Municipalities
#5. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Canada/Ontario Infrastructure Works Management
Committee re: Local Partners in the Canada/Ontario
Infrastructure Works Program
#6. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the co~respondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Town of Newmarket re: Municipal Restructuring in
the Greater Toronto Area
#7. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora endorse the resolution of the Town
of Newmarket.
CARRIED
Memorandum from Councillor Healy re: Municipal Restructuring
Councillor Healy provided an overview of municipal restructuring issues in the Greater
Toronto Area from his perspective. He identified the challenges Aurora is facing and the
information that, in his opinion, would be necessary before Council could have meaningful
debate on any potential restructuring which could occur.
#8. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
WHEREAS potential municipal restructuring alternatives are being debated
at present by the Governance Committee of the Regional Municipality of
York;
AND WHEREAS Aurora Town Council must clearly understand the
associated financial obligations and taxpayers impacts in order to become
involved in this debate as soon as possible;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Chief Administrative Officer
coordinate through the Management Team, with all due haste, the
preparation of a Report to Council regarding the financial effects of municipal
restructuring on Aurora. It is understood that, while not g).l of the
information required is presently available, what is available in our budget
documents will allow the Report preparation to proceed while awaiting
further Provincial directives;
AND THAT this Report include two separate analyses:
(i) the additional costs of governance in Aurora due to recerit Provincial
mandates; and
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(ii). the projected quantifiable tax savings to the average assessed home
in Aurora should proposed boundary restructuring take place.
AND THAT a Special Meeting of Council be called to discuss this Report as
soon as possible after its completion.
CARRIED
Township of Tiny re: Reguest for Endorsement of Resolution
-School Board Development Charges
#9. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT ttie correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton re: Resolution -
"Provincial Highway Transfers"
#10. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora endorse the resolution of the
Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton.
CARRIED
Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton re: Resolution -
"Bilingual Stop Signs"
#11. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor. Wallace
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED.
Federation of Canadian Municipalities re: Reguest for
Resolutions for Consideration at the FCM's National
Board of Directors Meeting in March 1997 or at the
FCM's Annual Conference in June 1997
#12. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
The Greer Galloway Group Inc. re: St. John's Sideroad
Class Environmental Assessment -Yonge Street !Y.R.1 l
to Woodbine Avenue !Y.R.Bl. Town of Aurora
#13. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Region of York be requested to include provision in the road
design for sidewalks on both sides of St. John's Sideroad, a bicycle path on
one side of the road, and full illumination;
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THAT notice be placed in the Town of Aurora Notice Board requesting
comments from residents and that the Region of York be requested to
extend their deadline for input; and
THAT a copy of Town of Aurora 1988 Environmental Assessment Study on
St. John's Sideroad with regard to the underpass for Mackenzie Marsh be
forwarded to the Region of York for their information.
CARRIED
Memorandum from Councillor Healy re: Parking on
Municipal Properties
#14. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the issue of restricted parking and signage for Staff at Town owned
facilities be referred to the Municipal Operations Committee for discussion;
and
THAT the Management Team be requested to provide input in this regard.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Administration and Finance Committee Meeting No. 01-97
H. Tuesday. January 7. 1 997
#15. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Report of the Administration and Finance Meeting No. 01-97 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
BA97-001-008 -Variance to Sign By-law No. 3400-92
14872 Yonge Street-Aurora Golf and Country Club
#16. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council approve the request for a variance to the Sign By-law to
permit Aurora Golf and Country Club to advertise on private property located
on Yonge Street at Golf Links Drive.
CARRIED
C097-003-009 c Proposed Conveyance of a Portion of
Ross Street to CN Rail
#17. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT Bill 3785-97.T, being a By-law in relation to the conveyance of a
portion of Ross Street, be provided first and second reading;
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THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an amendment to delete
the said lands from the lease with GO Transit respecting the remainder of
the closed portion of Ross Street; and
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all documentation
required to convey the said land to the adjacent land owner, Canadian
National Railway Company, reserving appropriate easements, as discussed
in this Report.
CARRIED
CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
York Region. Finance and Administration Committee re:
Clause 5. R!mort 18 -Impact of the Proposed Development
Charges Legislation on York Region and Area Municipalities
At the request of the Mayor, the Chief Administrative Officer provided an update on the
status of ongoing negotiations on the proposed revisions to the Development Charges
Legislation.
#18. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Town of Richmond Hill re: Resolution -Regional
Municipality of York Potential Implications of
Bill 75 An Act to Regulate Alcohol and Gaming
in the Public Interest
#19. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
York Region Police Services Board re: Mayor Jones's Letter
Regarding the Use of Off Duty Police Officers to provide
Speed Enforcement at Various Locations in the Town of
Aurora
#20. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
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BY-LAWS
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#22.
#23.
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills
for First Reading:
3782-97.F
3783-97.F
3784-97.F
3786-97.D
3787-97.T
Being a By-law to provide for an
interim tax levy in the year 1997
and in each succeeding year.
Being a By-law to authorize a
schedule of fees for the sale
of Town publications and to
prescribe service charges for
administrative matters.
Being a By-law to authorize a
schedule of fees for applications
made in respect of Planning matters.
Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (N.N. Park, Y. Chung).
Being a By-law to amend Parking By-law
3377-92 with respect to Murray Drive.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bill
for First Reading:
3785-97.T Being a By-law to authorize the
conveyance of a portion of Ross
Street in the Town of Aurora.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills
for Second Reading:
3782-97.F
3783-97.F
Being a By-law to provide for an
interim tax levy in the year 1997
and in each succeeding year.
Being a By-law to authorize a
schedule of fees for the sale
of Town publications and to
prescribe service charges for
administrative matters.
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3784-97.F
3786-97.D
3787-97.T
Being a By-law to authorize a
schedule of fees for applications
made in respect of Planning matters.
Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 {N.N. Park, Y. Chung).
Being a By-law to amend Parking By-law
3377-92 with respect to Murray Drive.
AND THAT the same be taken asread a Second Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bill
for Second Reading:
3785-97.T Being a By-law to authorize the
conveyance of a portion of Ross
Street in the Town of Aurora.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded. by Councillor Griffith
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-. .
law for Third Reading:
3781-96.T Beir~g a By-law to stop up, close
and sell a portion of Edward Stree.t
in the Town of Aurora.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-
law for Third Reading:
. 3761-96.T Being a By-law to dedicate certain
lands as public highWays on
Registered Plan 65M-3073.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
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#27. 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:
3782-97.F Being a By-law to provide for an
interim tax levy in the year 1 997
and in each succeeding year.
AND THAT.the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Wallace -Enquired about the present status of remedial works at the
former Scanlon Bakery property located at 15207 Yonge
Street.
NEW BUSINESS
Municipal Restructuring
#28. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Province be informed immediately of the Town of Aurora's
intention to actively participate in the York Region meeting, to be scheduled
between February 10 and 20, 1997; and
THAT Mr. Milt Farrow be invited to attend a Special Council Meeting
between February 10 and 20, 1997, but after the York Region meeting, to
hear our position.
CARRIED
Big Brothers of York
Mayor Jones advised Council that Big Brothers of York will be hosting a bowlathon on
March 1, 1997 at the Aurora Bowl.
Leksand Sweden Internet Connection
Mayor Jones advised that the Town has established an Internet connection with Leksand
Sweden and that their Girls Soccer Team will be visiting the Town of Aurora this summer.
Chief Administrative Officer re: Mega-Week
The Chief Administrative Officer provided an overview of the announcements made this
week regarding pending Legislation on disentangling provincial-municipal responsibilities
in regard to what services the Province would be providing and what services the Province
wou.ld be downloading to municipalities. He explained the initiatives regarding residential
property tax funding for education; Policing costs; Community and Social Services;
Welfare; Childcare; Social Housing; Public Health; Ambulance Services; Long Term Care;
Sewer and Water infrastructure; Septic Systems; local highways; transit; and Libraries.
The Chief Administrative Officer concluded by advising that additional announcements will
be forthcoming on January 1 6 and 1 7, 1 997, and that Staff would immediately
commence the process to analyse the impact on the Town of Aurora.
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ADJOURNMENT
#29. Moved by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:40p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES,~~OR L.
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