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TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL
MEETING NO. 03-97
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, January 29, 1997
8:00p.m.
II MINUTES II
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS
STAFF MEMBERS
Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith, McKenzie,
Morris, Ochalski, and Wallace.
Councillor Weller was absent due to illness, Councillor
Healy was absent on vacation, and Councillor Sorley
was absent due to a business related matter.
Chief Administrative Officer, Solicitor, 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 Griffith declared an interest in Report PL97-004-012, Recommendation No. 7
of the Planning and Development Committee Report No. 01-97 by virtue of a personal
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.
Mayor Jones declared an interest in certain aspects of Report PL97-009-016 regarding
Timberlane Tennis Club, Recommendation No. 11 of the Planning and Development
Committee Report No. 01-97 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
#35. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein with the
addition of a Memo from the Administrative Coordinator regarding the
reconsideration of Ad Hoc Code of Ethics Review Committee under the
Resolutions section of the Agenda.
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
Mr. Sean McCrae. Resident re: Proposed Official
Plan Zoning By-law Amendment. Lots 76-79 inclusive.
Registered Plan 65M-2781 . D09~02-96. D 14-03-96
Hughes Management re: Rezoning and Official Plan
Amendment. Bajohn Developments Limited.
Lots 76-79. Plan 65M-2781
Mayor Jones requested a moment of silence for the death of Mr. Ken MacQuarrie, a
resident who was actively involved in the issues pertaining to the subject application. Mr.
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Sean McCrae stated that a firm agreement had been reached between the developer and
the residents. He asked that key features of the agreement be incorporated into the Site
Plan Agreement and the related By-Jaws.
Mr. Neil Davis on behalf of Bajohn Developments Ltd., stated that the applicant is fully
committed to upholding the agreement concluded with the residents.
#36. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the comments of the delegate!'/ be referred to Report PL97-01 0-023.
CARRIE~
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 01-97. January 15. 199ti)
#37. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Minutes of Meeting iNur:Hber 01-97 be adopted as printed and
circulated.
CARRIJ;,~
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SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Children's Miracle Network Telethon re:
Permission to Sell Raffle Tickets in Financial
Institutions from February until May. 1997
THAT permission be granted to,;tlile Children's Hospital of Western Ontario
to sell raffle tickets in certain firwngi!ll institutions in the Town of Aurora
from February until May, 1997.
Big Sisters of York re: Request for Proclamation ... , . '._,._.,,.,,
"Big Sister Month". February. 1997
THAT February, 1997 be proclfli,med "Big Sister Month" in the Town of
Aurora.
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The Canadian National Institute for the Blind re: · ,. ·
Request for Proclamation "White Cane Week~C. ··
February 2 to 8. 1997
THAT February 2 to 8, 1997 be proclaimed "White Cane Week" in the Town
of Aurora.
House of Commons re: Drink Smart Canada Campaign
THAT the Drink Smart Canada campaign be supported in principle.
York Region. Regional Finance and Administration
Committee re: Clause No. 1 . Report No. 1
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THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Director of
Corporate Services.
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AMO re: Provincial Government "Mega Week"
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THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Special Council
meeting of February 4, 1997.
AMO. Municipal Alert re: Province Announces
Directions for Health and Social Services
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Special Council
meeting of February 4, 1997.
Ministry of Citizenship. Culture and Recreation. News
Release re: Government Introduces Legislation to Amend
the Public Libraries Act
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Special Council
meeting of February 4, 1997.
Ministry of the Solicitor General and Correctional
Services. News Release re: Amended Police Services
Act Introduces Taxpayer Fairness
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Special Council
meeting of February 4, 1997.
AMO. Municipal Alert re: Municipalities to Control
Police Service Budqets
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Special Council
meeting of February 4, 1997.
Ministry of the Attorney General. News Release re:
Province Introduces Bill to Consolidate Processing of
Ticketable Offences and Provide Municipalities with
Increased Revenue
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Special Council
meeting of February 4, 1997.
AMO. Municipal Alert re: Provincial Offences to be
Transferred to the Municipal Sector
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Special Council
meeting of February 4, 1997.
Ministry of Education. News Release re: Reforms to
Take Education off Property Tax. Meet Student's Needs
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Special Council
meeting of February 4, 1997.
AMO. Municipal Alert re: Province Takes Education
Off Residential Property Tax Bill
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Special Council
meeting of February 4, 1997.
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AMO. Municipal Alert re: Province Releases Figures on
Overall Financial Impacts of Who Does What
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THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Special Council
meeting of February 4, 1997.
AMO. Municipal Alert re: Province Announces
__ , , Assessment and Property Tax Reform
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THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Special Council
meeting of February 4, 1997.
Ministry of Transportation. News Release re:
Province Reduces Duplication in the Delivery of
Public Transportation Services
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Special Council
meeting of February 4, 1 997.
Ministry of Citizenship. Culture and Recreation re:
New Legislation -Public Libraries Act
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Special Council
meeting of February 4, 1997.
AMO. Municipal Alert re: Province Announces Major
Changes for Infrastructure Services in Ontario
#38.
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Special Council
meeting of February 4, 1997.
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, -MATTERS FOR-CONSIDERATION II
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
York Region re: Boxing Day Shopping Act. 1996
#39. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the Boxing Day Shopping Act, 1 996 enacted by the Provincial
Government be maintained.
CARRIED
Town of Georgina re: Resolution with Regard to
Provincial Sales Taxes and the Reduction of Provincial Transfers
#40. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
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York Region. Regional Transportation and Works
Committee re: Clause No. 4. Report No. 1 .
"CN Newmarket Rail Line Discontinuance"
#41. Moved by Councillor Griffith
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Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Residents of Pinehurst Court re: Traffic Concerns
on Murray Drive
#42. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the correspondence be referred to the next meeting of the Municipal
Operations Committee .
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Planning and Development Committee Meeting No. 01-97
Monday. January 20. 1997 ·
#43. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the Report of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting No.
01-97 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted with the exception of Recommendation No. 4.
CARRIED
Councillor Griffith, having previously declared an interest in Recommendation No. 7, did
not take part in the vote called for in this regard.
Mayor Jones, having previously declared an interest in certain aspects of Recommendation
No. 11 regarding Timberlane Tennis Club, relinquished the Chair to Councillor McKenzie
during the consideration of this matter and did not take part in the vote called for in this
regard. Upon conclusion of this matter, Mayor Jones resumed the Chair.
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
NO. 01-97. MONDAY. JANUARY 20. 1997-RECOMMENDATION NO.4
Denis Bowman Architect Inc. re: Yonge and Tyler
Commercial/Residential Project -Engagement of
Outside· Consultant
#44. Moved by Councillor McKenzie
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Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the applicant's request that the subject plans not be required to be
reviewed by an outside urban design consultant be endorsed.
CARRIED
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ERRATUM
Municipal Operations Committee Meeting No. 01-97
Wednesday. January 22. 1997
#45. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Report of the Municipal Operations Committee Meeting No. 01-97
be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted
with the exception of Recommendation Nos. :3 and 13 .
. CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 01-
97. WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 22. 1997-RECOMMENDATION NO.3
PW97-002-020 -Traffic Concerns on McClellan Way
between Allenvale Prive and Tamarac Trail
#46. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT consideration of the Report PW97-002-020 be deferred to a future
C,ouncil meeting.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 01-
97. WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 22. 1997 -RECOMMENDATION NO. 13
PW97-003-021 -Request to Change Parking Restrictions
at George Street Public School
#47. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT parking restrictions be amended to permit parking on the east side of
George Street, in front of the George Street Public School lay-by area,
between 4:30p.m. and 8:30a.m.;
THAT the Clerk be authorized to introduce the required bill; and
THAT all other parking restrictions in the vicinity of the George Street School
remaifl in their current form.
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS
Memorandum of Administrative Coordinator re:
Reconsideration of Ad Hoc Code of Ethics Review Committee
#48. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Griffith
WHEREAS a portion of Resolution No. 717 related to appointments to the
Code of Ethics Review Ad Hoc Committee was defeated by Council on
December 18, 1996 and was authorized to be reconsidered pursuant to the
provisions of Procedural By-law No. 3737-96.C and Resolution No. 33
adopted on January 27, 1997; and
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THEREFORE BE IT NOW RESOLVED THAT Wesley Cragg, Rosalyn
Gonsalves, Steve Hinder and Bill Hogg be appointed to the Code of Ethics
Review Ad Hoc Committee.
On a recorded vote, the resolution was CARRIED
YEAS: 6·
VOTING YEA:
VOTING NAY:
NAY: 0
Mayor Jones, Councillors Griffith, McKenzie, Morris, Ochalski
and Wallace.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PL97-0l0-023 re: Proposed Official Plan and Zoning
By-law Amendment. Bajohn Developments Limited
St. John's Sideroad West. Lots 76-79 inclusive.
Registered Plan 65M-2781. D09-02-96. D14-03-96:
and the Delegations of Mr. Sean McCrae and Mr. Neil Oavis
#49.
BY-LAWS
#50.
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT Staff be directed to work with the applicants to finalize the various
documents required to implement the revised proposal for applications D09-
02-96 and D14-03-96; and
THAT an Official Plan Amendment document respecting the lands be placed
on the next available Council meeting for first and second reading.
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:
3788-97.D
3790-97.F
3791-97.F
3792-97.F
3793-97.F
Being a By-law to repeal certain by-laws
which exempted lands from part lot control.
Being a By-law to amend Roadway
Excavation Control By-law 3429-93.
Being a By-law to amend Municipal
Waterworks Distribution By-law 3305-91,
as amended ..
Being-a By-law to amend Topsoil
Preservation By-law 339!:)-92.
Being a By-law to amend Sewer Control
By-law 3470-93.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
·cARRIED
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#51.
#52.
#53.
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills
for Second Reading:
3788-97.D
3790-97.F
3791-97.F
3792-97.F
3793-97.F
Being a By-law to repeal certain by-laws
which exempted lands from part lot control.
Being a By-law to amend Roadway
Excavation Control By-law 3429-93.
Being a By-law to amend Municipal
Waterworks Distribution By-law 3305-91,
as amended.
Being a By-law to amend Topsoil
Preservation By-law 3399-92.
Being a By-law to amend Sewer Control
By-law 3470-93.
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-
laws for Third Reading:
3783-97.F
3784-97.F
3785-97.F
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 authorize the conveyance
of a portion of Ross Street in the Town of
Aurora.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-
laws for Third Reading:
3790-97.F
3791-97.F
Being a By-law to amend Roadway
Excavation Control By-law 3429-93.
Being a By-law to amend Municipal
Waterworks Distribution By-law 3305-91,
as amended .
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3792-97.F
3793-97.F
Being a By-law to amend Topsoil
Preservation By-law 3399-92.
Being a By-law to amend Sewer Control
By-law 3470-93.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
IN CAMERA
Litigation Matter
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#54. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT this Council proceed In Camera in order to address a Litigation matter.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#55. Moved by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JON~MAYOR-L. ALLISON, MUNICIPAL CLERK