MINUTES - Council - 19970226TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL
MEETING NO. 09-97
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, February 26, 1997
8:00p.m.
MINUTES
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith, Healy,
McKenzie, Morris, Ochalski, Sorley, Wallace and Weller.
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
Mayor Jones declared an interest in certain aspects of Recommendation No. 9 of the
Planning and Development Committee Report regarding Timberlane Tennis and Country
Club, due to membership with same 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 Sorley declared an interest in Recommendation Nos. 2 and 3 of the Planning
and Development Committee Report by virtue of solicitor-client relationships 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
#93. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein with the
addition of a Memorandum from the Director of Planning regarding PL97-
026-055; a Memorandum from the Director of Corporate Services regarding
Taxi By-law Vehicle Model Year Exemption Request; and correspondence
from the Mayor of Wallacburg.
CARRIED
Mayor Jones re: 1997 Budget Review
Mayor Jones provided highlights from the Special Council Meeting of February 24, 1997
regarding the 1997 Budget for the Town of Aurora. Congratulations were extended for
achieving a 0% increase in the Town's portion of the mill rate for the 7th year in a row.
Mayor Jones welcomed the Bayview Hills Eagle Scouts from Newmarket to the meeting.
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PRESENTATIONS
Lieutenant-Colonel S. G. Cober. CD Commanding Officer
of the Queen's York Rangers re: Return of The Scroll
of Freedom of the Town of Aurora
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Mayor Jones explained the tradition of the Town of Aurora to grant the "Freedom of the
Town" to the Queen's York Rangers. He stated that in 1966 the Queen's York Rangers
were officially granted "Freedom of the Town and Rights, for as long as Aurora means the
Dawn". Mr. Dick Illingworth explained the events which led to the Council resolution.
A representative of the Queen's York Rangers returned the Scroll of Freedom of the Town
of Aurora to Mayor Jones and invited Council to attend a formal presentation on June 18,
1997 at the Armouries on Mosley Street.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Special Council -Public Planning Meeting No. 02-97. January 27. 1997
Council Meeting No. 03-97. January 29. 1997
Special Council -Public Planning Meeting No. 04-97. January 30. 1997
Special Council Meeting No. 05-97. February 4. 1997
Council Meeting No. 06-97. February 12. 1997
Special Council Meeting No. 07-97. February 17. 1997
#94. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 02-97, 03-97, 04-97, 05-97, 06-97
and 07-97 be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
II SECTION "A, -CONSENT ITEMS II
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Canadian Soft Drink Association re:
Misinformation about the Future Packaging
Material Plans of the Soft Drink Industry
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Kennel Inn Animal Control Centre re: Kennel
Inn Quarterly Report for Oct. -Dec .. 1996
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Royal Canadian Legion. Branch 385 re: Request Permission
for District "E" Convention Parade. Saturday April 5. 1997
THAT permission be granted to the Royal Canadian Legion to hold the
District "E" Convention Parade on April 5, 1997; and
THAT the Works and Fire Departments, the Police and Ambulance Services
and all residents of Edward Street be notified of this event.
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Bruce Gravel. Motels Ontario re: Perspective on
Video Lottery Terminals
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York Region re: Regional Council Decision Regarding
the Boxing Day Shopping Act. 1996
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Committee of Adjustment -Notices of Decision
Application: A-06-97/D13-06-97 (Revlis Securities)
Application: A-05-97/D13-05-97 (Ballymorel
Application: A-04-97/D13-04-97 !DiBlasi/Calamia)
Application: A-03-97/D 13-03-97 (Nesbitt)
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
STAFF REPORTS
PL97-030-054 re: Application for Exemption from
Part Lot Control. Silkat Investments Inc.
Lots 2. 3. 11. 12. 13 and 14. Plan 65M-3013
Primeau Drive. D12PLC-01-97
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THAT Council approve the request for exemption from Part Lot Control made
by Silkat Investments Inc. to divide Lots 2, 3, 11, 12, 13 and 14, Plan 65M-
3013 into separate lots.
#95.
THAT Bill Number 3797-97.D be given first, second and third reading; and
that the Clerk be authorized to table a bill to repeal Bill Number 3797-97.D
upon the completion of the transfer of the subject lots as requested by Silkat
Investments Inc.
Moved by Councillor Morris 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
II SECTION "8" -MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION II
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
AMO Municipal Alert re: AMO Meets with Key Ministers
to Discuss Who Does What
#96. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
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AMO Municipal Alert re: Transition Teams for Who Does
What Reforms Announced
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#97. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
The Corporation of the Town of Whitby re: Resolution
Regarding Greater Toronto Services Board
#98. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Our Lady of Grace Parish re: Host Church for
the World Day of Prayer Service. Friday. March 7. 1997
#99. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto re: Clause No. 1.
Report No. 2 of The Planning and Transportation Committee
"Resolution for Federation of Canadian Municipalities on
Municipal Protection of Rail Corridors"
#100. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be supported.
CARRIED
City of North York re: Motion of Councillor Shiner
Regarding Truck Safety
#101. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
City of Oshawa re: Recommendation of the Executive
Committee re: Provincial Municipal Reform
#102. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee Meeting
No. 02-97. February 1 0. 1997
#103. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the Committee Record of the LACAC meeting held on February 10,
1997, be received as information; and
THAT as the name "Lundy" is of historical significance in the Town of
Aurora, it is recommended that a future park be named after the family.
CARRIED
Planning and Development Committee Meeting
No. 03-97. February 17. 1997
#104. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the Report of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting No.
03-97 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted.
CARRIED
Councillor Sorley, having previously declared an interest in certain aspects of this Report,
did not take part in the vote called for with respect to the adoption of Recommendation
Nos. 2 and 3.
Mayor Jones, having previously declared an interest in certain aspects of Recommendation
No. 9 of this Report, relinquished the Chair to Deputy Mayor Healy 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.
Municipal Operations Committee Meeting
No. 02-97. February 19. 1997
#105. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the Report of the Municipal Operations Committee Meeting No. 02-97
be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted
with the exception of Recommendation Nos. 8, 10 and 22.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT
NO. 02-97. WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 19. 1997-RECOMMENDATION NO.8
PW97-005-052 -Traffic Concerns on Willow Farm Lane and Delegations of
Ms. Craparotta. Ms. McCracken. Mr. Bozikovic. Mr. Ellery. Ms. Gaby. Mr. Hogg.
Ms. MacGillivrary and Mr. Coyne. and Correspondence from Mr. Ellery and Mr. Bloom
#106. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT an informal working group be established, comprising of the Chief
Administrative Officer, Public Works Staff, residents of Willow Farm Lane
and some representatives from surrounding areas to look at the traffic
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concerns and possible solutions to this problem, and that notice be placed
in the local paper to inform affected residents of this Committee.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT
NO. 02-97. WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 19. 1997-RECOMMENDATION NO. 10
Traffic Concerns on Murray Drive
#107. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Resolution No. 713 of the December 18, 1996 Council meeting
regarding the placing of a temporary median on Murray Drive be reconsidered
and the matter be placed on the Agenda for the Special Council -Public
Planning Meeting on February 27, 1997 for discussion.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT
NO. 02-97. WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 19. 1997-RECOMMENDATION NO. 22
PW97-007-054-Removal of Stop Signs on Orchard Heights Boulevard
-Intersection of Orchard Heights Boulevard and Hill Drive (West Legl
#108. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT the matter be referred to the next Municipal Operations Committee
meeting in March, 1997; and
THAT notice be placed in the local paper to inform residents of the
consideration of this Item at the Committee meeting.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
PL97-026-055 re: Draft Plan of Condominium
Block 127. Plan 65M-3073. Bawiew Wellington
Homes (Aurora lnc.l. South East Corner of John West
Way and Hollidge Boulevard. D07-96001 A: and
Memorandum from the Director of Planning
#109. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the proposed plan of condominium 19CDM-96001 A be draft approved
by the Town of Aurora subject to the following conditions being met prior
to final approval:
1) Approval shall relate to the draft plan of condominium prepared by
Guido Papa Surveying Ltd., being Reference No. 96-032, dated July
10, 1996.
2) The Owner shall enter into one or more condominium agreements
with the Town of Aurora, agreeing to satisfy all conditions, financial
or otherwise, as set out by the Town of Aurora.
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3) The Owner shall complete all outstanding site work in relation to the
site plan agreement to the satisfaction of the Town of Aurora prior to
registration of the condominium.
4) The Owner shall ensure that all required servicing easements relating
to the site are registered on title prior to the registration of the
condominium.
5) The road allowances included within this draft plan of condominium
shall be named to the satisfaction of the Town of Aurora and the
Regional Planning Department.
6) The Regional Transportation and Works Department shall confirm that
adequate water supply and sewage treatment capacity are available
to accommodate the proposed development and have been allocated
thereto by the Town of Aurora.
7) The owner shall enter into an agreement with the Region of York,
agreeing to satisfy all conditions, financial and otherwise, of the
Regional Corporation; Regional Development Charges are payable prior
to final approval in accordance with By-law DC-2-94-119.
8) The applicant shall agree in the condominium agreement in wording
satisfactory to the Canada Post Corporation that the owner of the
property would be responsible to supply, install and maintain a central
mail facility to Canada Post Corporation's specifications for the 44
condominium townhouse units within this plan.
9) The Town of Aurora Planning Department shall advise that Conditions
1 to 4 inclusive have been satisfied.
1 0) The Region of York Planning Department shall advise that Conditions
5 to 7 inclusive have been satisfied in a clearance letter to the Town
of Aurora detailing how each condition has been met.
11) The Canada Post Corporation shall advise that Condition 8 has been
satisfied in a clearance letter to the Town of Aurora detailing how
each condition has been met.
CARRIED
PL97-031-056 re: Application for Rezoning Osnakan Ltd.
Block B. Plan 550. 15 Brookland Avenue. D14-20-95
#110. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Bill 3796-97.D respecting the rezoning of the Osnakan Ltd. Lands be
given first and second reading.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Memorandum of Chief Hunwicks re: Newmarket's
New Fire Station
#111. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Fire Chief to provide updates
as necessary regarding Fire Station related activity in the surrounding areas.
CARRIED
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BY-LAWS
#112.
#113.
#114.
#115.
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills
for First Reading:
3796-97.D
3797-97.D
Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Osnakan).
Being a By-law to exempt certain lots
on Registered Plan 65M-3013 from
Part Lot Control Provisions (Silkat).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills
for Second Reading:
3796-97.D
3797-97.D
Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Osnakan).
Being a By-law to exempt certain lots
on Registered Plan 65M-3013 from
Part Lot Control Provisions (Silkat).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
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:
3795-97.D Being a By-law to adopt Official Plan
Amendment No. 18 (Bajohn Developments).
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-
laws for Third Reading:
3797-97.D Being a By-law to exempt certain lots
on Registered Plan 65M-3013 from
Part Lot Control Provisions (Silkat).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
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QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Weller Asked the Director of Planning about the status of the
planning application regarding the property located on
the south west corner of Yonge and Tyler Street.
Councillor Morris Enquired about the potential reinstatement of the
daycare program for 6-12 year old children at Highview
Public School.
Enquired as to a fire extinguisher program to be included
with the 1997 Smoke Alarm Campaign.
Asked the Director of Corporate Services for clarification
regarding procedural motions to adopt Committee
recommendations.
Councillor Sorley Enquired about the availability of ice at the Aurora
Community Centre until May 1 0, 1997 for the Aurora
Magna Tigers.
NEW BUSINESS
Director of Corporate Services re: Taxi By-law
Vehicle Model Year Exemption Reguest
A-One Cabs
#116. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT Council approve the request of A-One Cabs to allow for an exemption
to the Taxi-By-law vehicles to remain in the Fleet until June 30, 1997
provided a safety inspection is conducted at a location determined by the
Town.
CARRIED
Councillor Healy re: Correspondence from the
Mayor of Wallacburg
#117. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
IN CAMERA
Labour Relations Matter
#118. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT this Council proceed In Camera in order to address a labour relations
matter.
CARRIED
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ADJOURNMENT
#119. Moved by Councillor Griffith
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:03p.m.
CARRIED
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