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ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS
STAFF MEMBERS
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL
MEETING NO. 06-97
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, February 12, 1997
8:00p.m.
MINUTES
Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith, Healy,
McKenzie, Morris, Ochalski, Sorley, Wallace and Weller.
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
There were no declarations of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#67. Movedby Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein, with the
addition of the Delegation from the Aurora Chamber of Commerce.
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
Mr. Glen Easton. G.M. Sernas & Associates Ltd. re: Request by
Lebovic. Enterprises to Modify Official Plan Amendment #17
Mr. G.len Easton, a Senior Planning Consultant spoke on behalf of his client, Lebovic
Enterprises regarding their requested modification to Official Plan Amendment No. 17 to
reflect similar policies for their holdings on the west side of Leslie Street as those applied
to their holdings on the east side of Leslie Street. Mr. Easton indicated that Lebovic
Enterprises is intl;)rested in developing a golf course residential community similar to that
developed by the Beacon Hall Golf and Country Club, and that additional lands would be
required to create such a community and on that basis have requested that.the additional
lands receive similar treatment through modification to Official Plan Amendment No. 17.
Mr. Easton presented a slide of the proposed plan depicting the golf course design, the
residential dwelling units, and the clubhouse. He stated that utilization of the west parcel
(for golf course purposes only) would facilitate an integrated residential/golf course
development. Mr. Easton concluded by indicating that he was in agreement with the
recommendations contained in the Planning Report, and that Mr. Cherniak and himself
were available to respond to questions from Council.
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#68. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the delegation be referred for consideration with Report PL97-015-
036.
CARRIED
Ms. Rosalyn Gonsalves. Aurora Chamber of Commerce
re: Size of the Council of the Town of Aurora .
Ms. Rosalyn Gonsalves, General Manager, Aurora Chamber of Commerce, spoke in
support of a reduction in the size of Council from 8 to 6 elected Members. She indicated
that the Chamber of Commerce is committed to help maintain strong government at the
local level which is more accountable and the most effective form of government for
ensuring efficient delivery of local services. In order to do that, Council must constantly
seek out improvements in the provision of services including a continuous analysis of
these services, the method of delivery of.such services, the relationship to other levels of
government in delivering these services, the level of staff required to carry out these
services, and the number of Councillors required to serve the people of Aurora. Ms.
Gonsalves concluded that in this time of government restructuring and a call for "less
government" that a reduction in the size of Council would send a strong message to
Aurora taxpayers and other levels of government.
#69. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the delegation be referred for consideration with Report C097-005-
022.
CARRIED
II SECTION ,;A, -CONSENT ITEMS II
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. News Release
re: First Restructuring Commission Appointed for Kent
County and Citv of Chatham
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: Policy on
Land Uses and Development Near Aimorts ·
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Federation ofCanadian Municipalities re: March 21 Campaign
THAT March 21, 1997 be proclaimed "International Day for the Elimination of
Racial Discrimination" in the Town of Aurora.
Ontario Liquor Boards Employees' Union re: Document
Entitled -"Home Grown Solutions -The LCBO of the
Future"
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
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Proctor & Redfern Limited re: York-Durham Trunk Sewer
System Master Plan
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Salvation Army. Newmarket Corps re: Letter of
Appreciation for Christmas Kettle Campaign in, Aurora
, THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Auxiliary to York County Hospital re: Request Permission
for Annual Hospital Tag Days in the Town of Aurora
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THAT permission be granted to the Auxiliary to York County Hospital for their
volunteers to canvas in the Town of Aurora on May 30 and 31, 1997.
Ontario Family Fishing Weekend Steering Committee re:
, Request to Advertise July 4. 1997 through July 6. 1997
as a Fishing Licence-Free Weekend
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Learning Disabilities Association. Newmarket Aurora &
District re: Request for Proclamation -"Learning Disabilities
Weeks". February 24 to March 7. 1997
THAT February 24 t? March 7, 1997 be proclaimed "Learning Disabilities Weeks"
in the Town of Aurora.
Epilepsy York Region re: Request for Proclamation -
"Epilepsy Awareness Month". March 1997
THAT March 1997 be proclaimed ""Epilepsy Awareness Month" in the Town of
Aurora.
Canadian Red Cross Society re: Request for Proclamation -
"Red Cross Month". March 1997
THAT March 1997 be proclaimed "Red Cross Month" in the Town of Aurora; and
THAT the Red Cross flag be flown at the Town Hall for the month of March 1997.
Ontario Association of Child and Youth Counsellors re:
Request for Proclamation -"Child and Youth Counsellor
Week". June 2-6. 1997
THAT June 2-6, 1997 be proclaimed "Child and Youth Counsellor Week" in the
Town of Aurora.
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation re: Request for
Specified Businesses in Aurora to Handle Tickets for the
Spring '97 Home, Lottery
THAT permission be granted to The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation to
handle ticket requests in specified business locations in the Town of Aurora.
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Committee of Adjustment -Notices of Decision
Application: A-01-97/D13-01-97 !Catton)
Application: A-02-97/D13-02-97 IArista Homes)
#70.
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
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 "B"-MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION II
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
The Regional Municipality of Durham re: Request for
Endorsement of Resolution -"Funding for Social
Assistance"
#71. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Premier, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Minister
of Community and Social Services, the Leaders of all opposition parties be
advised that the Council of the Town of Aurora endorses the resolution of
the Regional Municipality of Durham with the understanding that if the
Provincial Government continues to . download Social Services to
municipalities, the appropriate body to administer the programs would be the
Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB) utilizing a pooled approach as stated
in the Town of Aurora GTSB Paper.
CARRIED.
Township of King re: Request for Support of Resolution -
"Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority 1 997 Budget"
#72. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
The Regional Municipality of York. Transportation and
Works Committee re: Clause 8. Report 2 -"Road Report
Hotline. 24-Hour Telephone Information"
#73. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Administration and Finance Committee Meeting No. 02-97.
Tuesday. February 4. 1997
#74. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the Report of the Administration and Finance Meeting No. 02-97 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted.
-CARRIED
Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee Meeting
No. 01-97. January 13. 1997
#75.-Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Committee Record of the LACAC meeting held on January 13,
1997 be received as information.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
PL97-014-035 -Proposed Amendment # 3
to the Official Plan of the Region of York
#76. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT Region of York be advised that the Town of Aurora supports proposed
Amendment # 3 to the Official Plan of the Region of York; and
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THAT upon the approval of OPA # 3 of the Region of York, that Official Plan
Amendment # 17 of the Town of Aurora be approved as soon as possible.
CARRIED
PL97-015-036 -Request by Lebovic Enterorises
!West Hill Redevelopment Limited! to Modify OPA # 17
File 009-1 0-96 and Delegation of Mr. Glen Easton re: Request
by Lebovic Enterprises to Modify Official Plan Amendment #17
#77. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT Council support the request by Lebovic Enterprises to modify OPA #
17 to include the lands in Part of Lot 12, Concession II E.Y.S., as part of site
specific policy area 3.6.2.e in principle subject to resolving with the Region
of York any public notice requirements; and
THAT policy 3.6.2.e be expanded to include requirements respecting the
need to ensure that any future amendment on Part of Lot 12, Concession II
E.Y.S., include policies to provide that the environmental values, function,
features and process of the Oak Ridges Morain-e be maintained and/or
enhanced through the development and operation of the proposed golf
course.
CARRIED
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ERRATUM
CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
York Region re: Minutes of the York Region Fire Services
Review Committee Meeting. January 10. 1997
#78. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the correspondence be received as information; and
THAT Staff be directed to report on the history of Council's attempts to
have some input into a potential partnership with the Town of Newmarket's
proposed new fire hall and related equipment.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
C097-005-022 -Bill No. 3789-97 .C. A By-law to Prescribe
the Size of the Council of the Town of Aurora and Delegation
of Ms. Rosalyn Gonsalves. Aurora Chamber of Commerce re:
Size of the Council of the Town of Aurora
#79. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT approval be given to reduce the number of Members of Aurora Council
from 8 to 6, and that Staff be directed to prepare the necessary By-law.
On a recorded vote, the resolution was DEFEATED
YEAS: 4 NAY: 5
VOTING YEA: Councillors Griffith, Morris, Weller and Mayor Jones.
VOTING NAY: Councillors Healy, McKenzie, Ochalski, Sorley and Wallace.
PW97-002-020-Traffic Concerns on McClellan Way between
Allenvale Drive and Tamarac Trail
#80. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the request for multi-way stop signs and a cross-walk at the
intersection of McClellan Way and Brookeview Drive be denied;
THAT the pedestrian activated traffic signals on McClellan Way between
Highview Public School and Light of Christ Separate School be removed and
that the cost of $1 0,000 be funded from Account No. 3008;
THAT no further actions regarding traffic controls on McClellan Way
between Allenvale Drive and Tamarac Trail be taken; and
THAT a sign be installed on McClellan Way east of McClellan Way and
Briardale Place/Loraview Lane to indicate that there is an intersection ahead.
CARRIED
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BY-LAWS
#81.
#82.
#83.
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills
for First Reading:
3794-97.D
3795-97.D
Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (1072940 Ontario Limited).
Being a By-law to adopt Official Plan
Amendment No. 18 (Bajohn Developments).
AND THAT the same, be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills
for Second Reading:
3794-97.D
3795-97.D
Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (1072940 Ontario Limited).
Being a Byelaw to adopt Official Plan
Amendment No. 18 (Bajohn Developments).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second 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:
3788-97.D Being a By-law to repeal certain
by-laws which exempted lands
from part lot control.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
NOTICE OF MOTION
Councillor Sorley gave Notice of a Motion regarding a review of Council remuneration.
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Ochalski Enquir~d about the status of the Staff Report on the
removal of stop signs at the intersection of Orchard
Heights Boulevard and Hill Drive.
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Councillor Morris Asked the Director of Leisure Services for an update on
youth initiatives in the Town of Aurora.
Councillor Ochalski Asked the Director of Leisure Services why the issue of
youth initiatives is not referred to the Leisure Services
Advisory Committee ..
NEW BUSINESS
Councillor Sorley re: Parking and Speeding Problems on
Various Streets in Aurora
Councillor Sorley suggested that if oft-duty Police Officers cannot be retained to monitor
traffic violations then perhaps the Town could look into purchasing radar guns, having By-
law Enforcement Officers clocking the cars and thereafter sending information packages
to offending vehicle owners informing them of the dangers associated with speeding
violations.
IN CAMERA
·Litigation Matter
#84. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT this Council proceed In Camera in order to address a litigation matter.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#85. Moved by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:44p.m.
CARRIED
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