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MINUTES - Council - 19970423----~ .-._, TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING NO. 15-97 Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Wednesday, April 23, 1997 6:00p.m. MINUTES ATTENDANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors McKenzie, Ochalski, Sorley, Wallace and Weller. Councillor Morris was absent due to a business commitment; and Councillors Healy and Griffith were absent on vacation. STAFF MEMBERS Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate Services, Director of Planning, Director of Building Administration, Director of Leisure Services, Manager of Engineering Services, Fire Chief, Treasurer, and Council/ Committee Secretary. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Mayor Jones declared an interest in Recommendation No. 1 0 of the Planning and Development Committee Report No. 05-97 for certain aspects of Report PL97-053-1 03 regarding Timberlane Tennis and Country Club due to membership with same and also in the Draft Motion of Councillor Weller regarding the Mayor's Salary 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. 3, 4 and 7 of the Planning and Development Committee Report No. 05-97 by virtue of a solicitor-client 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 #251. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Ochalski THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein with the addition of a Memorandum from Chief Hunwicks regarding revised Regional Fire Services Review costing estimates; correspondence from Susan Lyons regarding a request for proclamation; and correspondence from Christine Falcone regarding a request for stop sign installations. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 15-97 Wednesday, April 23, 1997 PRESENTATIONS Oak Ridges Lions Club re: Contribution to the 1997 Smoke Alarm Campaign Page 2 Mr. Walter Haluza, Treasurer of the Oak Ridges Lions Club presented a cheque to Mayor Jones in the amount of $3,000.00 towards the 1997 Smoke Alarm Campaign. Mayor Jones thanked the Oak Ridges Lions Club for their kind support of the program and stated that the Town of Aurora is very proud of this ongoing initiative. DELEGATIONS John Ford. Aurora Youth Soccer Club re: Leksand Sweden Aurora 1997 Exchange Program Mr. John Ford, Vice President of the Aurora Youth Soccer Club provided an update regarding the Leksand-Aurora Soccer Exchange 1997 Program. He stated that during Aurora's 1994 visit to Leksand an invitation was extended to Leksand youths for an exchange visit to Aurora. He advised that he is working closely with Leisure Services Staff to put together an itinerary for 29 guests including a team of 14 to 15 year old female soccer players, parents and coaches. A Welcome Reception Ceremony is planned upon their arrival on Tuesday, June 24, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall where the guests will be matched with resident hosts who have volunteered to provide them with accommodations. He concluded by stating that host volunteers, sponsorship and funding are still being sought for this program and that he will provide a further update to Council in approximately one month in this regard. #252. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Ochalski THAT the comments of the delegate be received as information. CARRIED ADOPTION OF MINUTES Council Meeting No. 12-97. March 26. 1997 Special Council -Public Planning Meeting No. 13-97. March 27. 1997 Council Meeting No. 14-97. Aoril 9. 1997 #253. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Wallace THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 12-97, 13-97, and 14-97 be adopted as printed and circulated. CARRIED II SECTION "A~. -CONSENT-ITEMS II CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS Urban Development Institute re: Submission on Developing the Framework for a Greater Toronto Services Board THAT the correspondence be received as information. '··~ Aurora Council Minutes No. 15-97 Wednesday, April 23, 1997 Office of the Special Advisor re: Town of Aurora's Views Regarding the Greater Toronto Services Board THAT the correspondence be received as information. City of Toronto re: Executive Committee- Clause 7. Report 1 0 "Nuclear Liability Act and and Nuclear Safety" THAT the correspondence be received as information. Rail Ways to the Future Committee re: Diesel Multiple Unit Rail Car Trains and the Rail Route Banking Proposal Page 3 THAT the Town of Aurora requests the Minister of Finance to negotiate with railway companies operating in the Province of Ontario, the exchange of property tax liability on their rail right-of-way corridors on the condition that the railways will pass title of any rail line they abandon or have abandoned, to the Province and/or the local municipality at no cost. The right-of-way is to include all existing rail infrastructure. This proposal would be compatible with a regulation at the Provincial level that would reserve these rights-of- way for return to rail use when required; and THAT the rights-of-way could be used for other purposes such as nature trails, in the interim. Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada re: Request for Proclamation -"Tourette Svndrome Awareness Month". June. 1997 THAT the month of June, 1997 be proclaimed "Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month" in the Town of Aurora. The Salvation Army re: Request for Proclamation - "The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal Blitz Day" Monday. May 5. 1997 and "Salvation Army Month" May. 1997 THAT Monday, May 5, 1997 be proclaimed "The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal Blitz Day" in the Town of Aurora; and THAT the month of May, 1997 be proclaimed "Salvation Army Month" in the Town of Aurora. York Region re: Clause 2. Report 8. Regional Transportation and Works Committee -"Contract Nos. T-96-32 and T-96-33. Oak Ridges PD9 Watermain. Jefferson Pumping Station. Road Closure-Temporary- Bathurst Street" THAT the correspondence be received as information. Ontario Water Works Association re: Request for Proclamation -"Drinking Water Awareness Week". May 4-10. 1997 THAT the week of May 4 to 1 0, 1997 be proclaimed "Drinking Water Awareness Week" in the Town of Aurora; Aurora Council Minutes No. 15-97 Wednesday, April 23, 1997 Page 4 THAT the Town of Aurora Public Works Department host an open house or give tours of our water facilities to the public; and THAT a representative of the Town of Aurora attend the Ontario Water Works Association Annual Conference to be held in Hamilton. The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authoritv re: Request for Proclamation -"Celebrate Your Watershed Week". May 4-10. 1997 THAT the week of May 4-10, 1997 be proclaimed "Celebrate Your Watershed Week" in the Town of Aurora. Royal Canadian Air Cadets. 140 Aurora Squadron re: Request for Tag Days. April 24-26. 1997 THAT permission be granted to Royal Air Cadets 140 Aurora Squadron to conduct "tag days" on April 24-26, 1997 in the Town of Aurora. Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario re: Request Permission to Hold Big Bike Ride for Stroke on May 3. 1997 THAT permission be granted to the Heart and Stroke Foundation to hold their Big Bike Ride for Stroke on May 3, 1997. Association for Burlesque Entertainers re: Lap Dancing in York Region THAT the correspondence be received as information. York Region re: York-Durham Trunk Sewer System Master Plan Environmental Assessment Study THAT the correspondence be received as information. Kennel Inn Animal Control Centre re: Kennel Inn's Quarterly Report -January. February. March. 1997 THAT the correspondence be received as information. Township of King re: Applications for Consent Canadian National Railway 18-B-97! THAT the correspondence be received as information. Committee of Adjustment -Notices of Decision Application: A-07-97 /D 13-07-97 !Long! Application: A-08-97 /D 13-08-97 !Sandbackal Application: A-09-97 /D13-09-97 !Davey) Application: A-10-97/D13-10-97 !Creel Application: A-11-97 /D 13-11-97 !Wright) Application: A-15 & 16-97 /D 13-15 & 16-97 IFiegehenl Application: A-17-97 /D13-17-97 !Anson) Application: A-12. 13 & 14-97/D13-12. 13 & 14-97 !Canadian Tire) Application: B-04-97 /D 1 0-04-97 !Hanson! THAT the correspondence be received as information. f:: Aurora Council Minutes No. 15-97 Wednesday, April 23, 1997 STAFF REPORTS PL97-063-113 re: Application for Exemption from Part Lot Control. Bay Heights Building Ltd .. Blocks 102 and 103. Registered Plan 65M-3073. Mugford Road. Evelyn Buck Lane. Bavview Wellington Subdivision. D 1 2-PLC-1 0-96 Page 5 THAT Council approve the request for exemption from Part Lot Control made by Bay Heights Building Ltd. to divide Blocks 1 02 and 1 03, Registered Plan 65M-3073 into separate lots; and THAT Bill Number 3816-97.D be given first and second reading. PL97-066-114 re: Draft Plan of Condominium Block 127. Registered Plan 65M-3073. Bavview Wellington Homes !Auroral Inc. D07-96001A #254. THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into a Condominium Agreement with Bayview Wellington Homes {Aurora) Inc.; and THAT final approval of the condominium and registration of the Agreement proceed when all internal departments and agencies have provided clearances. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Wallace 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 SECTION "8" -MATTERS FOR CONS/DERATION CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS AMO. Member Communication re: Update on Who Does What and Transition Team Activities #255. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Wallace THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED Look TV re: Multipoint Distribution System !MDSl #256. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Sorley THAT the correspondence be received as information. WITHDRAWAL: The motion was withdrawn with the consent of the mover and seconder. #257. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT the proposed application set out in the correspondence be rejected. CARRIED . ·,~ Aurora Council Minutes No. 15-97 Wednesday, April 23, 1997 GO Transit re: Property Taxation Issues-Rail Corridors GO Transit's Perspective #258. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Page 6 Seconded by Councillor Ochalski THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED Aurora Hydro Electric Commission re: Resignation of William J. McCormick. Aurora Hydro Commissioner #259. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Wallace THAT the resignation of William J. McCormick, Aurora Hydro Commissioner be accepted with regret; and THAT Staff be directed to place an advertisement in the local Notice Board for soliciting applicants who may wish to serve on the Commission for the balance of this term of office. CARRIED The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority re: Bill 119 Proposed Amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act #260. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Wallace THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED York Region re: York Region Fire Services Revjew Committee Report: and Memorandum from Chief Hunwicks re: Revised Regional Fire Services Review Costing Estimates #261. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Ochalski THAT the correspondence be referred to Staff to provide a report to a Special Council Meeting on May 26, 1997 at 7:30 p.m.; and THAT Council authorize Staff to participate in ongoing discussions with other GT A municipalities in this regard. CARRIED The Corooration of the City of Burlington re: '··' Request to MTO for Removal of Premium Fee Charged to GT A Drivers #262. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Wallace THAT the correspondence be endorsed; and THAT the Minister of Transportation and F. Klees, M.P.P be so notified. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 15-97 Wednesday, April 23, 1997 The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto re: Resolution Regarding Bill 98. Development Charges Act Page 7 #263. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ochalski THAT the correspondence be endorsed; and THAT the Minister of Municipal Affairs be so notified. CARRIED COMMITTEE REPORTS Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee No LACAC97-04. Aoril 7. 1997 #264. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ochalski THAT the Committee Record of the LACAC Meeting held on April 7, 1997 be received as information. CARRIED Planning and Development Committee Meeting No. 05-97. April 14. 1997 #265. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT the Report of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting No. 05-97 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted with the exception of Recommendation No. 4. CARRIED Mayor Jones, having previously declared an interest in certain aspects of this Report relating to Timberlane Tennis and Country Club, relinquished the Chair to Councillor McKenzie during the consideration of Recommendation No. 1 0 and did not take part in the vote called for in this regard. Upon conclusion of this matter, Mayor Jones resumed the Chair. Councillor Sorley, having previously declared an interest in Recommendation Nos. 3 and 7 of this Report, did not take part in the vote called for in regard to the adoption of these Recommendations. NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 05-97. MONDAY. APRIL 14. 1997-RECOMMENDATION NO.4 PL97-055-105 re: Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Horizontal Investments Ltd., Lots 12 through 1 5 and Part of Lot 16. Registered Plan 68 69. 73. 77. 81 and 83 Metcalfe Street. D14-05-97: and Delegation of Arthur Diamond. Diamond Building Design #266. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT the proposal be revised to incorporate building elevations having a one-bay garage on a minimum of six of the ten semi-detached units, and that ""' Aurora Council Minutes No. 15-97 Wednesday, April 23, 1997 Page 8 the building elevations be revised in a fashion that includes the design elements portrayed in the revised plan submitted. CARRIED Councillor Sorley, having previously declared an interest in Recommendation No. 4 of this Report, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard. Municipal Operations Committee Meeting No.04-97.April 16.1997 #267. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Wallace THAT the Report of the Municipal Operations Committee Meeting No. 04-97 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted with the exception of Recommendation No. 9. CARRIED NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 04-97. WEDNESDAY. APRIL 16. 1997-RECOMMENDATION NO.9 PW97 -011-111 -Traffic Concerns -Wellington Street/Y onge Street Intersection and Correspondence from Councillor Wallace re: Traffic Concerns at Wellington Street and Yonge Street Intersection #268. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Wallace THAT the Region of York be requested to report to the Town's Public Works Department when the Traffic Study for the Yonge/Wellington intersection has been conducted and to take into consideration the correspondence and comments raised by Councillor Wallace; and THAT the Director of Public Works be directed to report back to the Municipal Operations Committee upon completion of the Region's Study. CARRIED I STAFF REPORTS LS97-01 0-115 re: Tender #LS1997-03 Leisure Pool Dehumidification Project #269. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Sorley THAT Tender No. LS 1997-03 Leisure Pool Dehumidification Project be awarded, for installation only, to the low bidder, DFC Mechanical Contractors Limited, Bowmanville, Ontario, at its all inclusive tendered price of $64,500; and THAT Council approve the allocation of an additional $8,000 from the Municipal Capital Repair Reserve Fund to the project. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 15-97 Wednesday, April 23, 1997 Page 9 PL97-061-116 re: Proposed Site Plan Amendment Agreement Penex Aurora Ltd. and Bavview Business Park Inc. Bayview Avenue and Hollidge Boulevard. Aurora Centre Plaza D11-1 0-95 #270. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Wallace THAT subject to the payment of all applicable securities and fees, Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Site Plan Amendment Agreement between Bayview Business Park Inc., Penex Aurora Ltd., The Regional Municipality of York and the Town of Aurora, for the construction of the Sobey Projects Limited food store within the Aurora Centre Plaza community shopping centre. CARRIED CONSIDERATION OF OTHER BUSINESS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN AT A PREVIOUS MEETING Councillor Weller re: Motion regarding the Mayor's Salary #271. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Ochalski WHEREAS the Town of Aurora has through the provisions included within By-law 3104-89, established the annual compensation for the Mayor; AND WHEREAS by virtue of election to office, the Mayor also receives compensation directly from the Region of York and the Aurora Hydro Electric Commission; AND WHEREAS the Municipal Act now prescribes that one third of the compensation so paid shall be deemed to be an expense allowance, and is therefore tax free; AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has indicated their intention to remove this component of the legislation through the ongoing review of the Municipal Act; AND WHEREAS additional changes to the structure and powers of both the Region of York and the Hydro Commission may occur during the proposed implementation of the Greater Toronto Services Board; AND WHEREAS it is desirable that the Council of the Town of Aurora take these impending changes into consideration and determine an appropriate level of compensation {including benefits} for the position of Mayor in order that the duties of this Office can be carried out on a full time basis during the next term; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT the matter of the compensation to be provided to the Mayor for the term of office beginning December 1st, 1997 be sent to the Administration and Finance Committee for discussion and review; THAT the Committee consider the value of the total present compensation provided the Mayor from all sources arising as a result of his/her election to office and any changes proposed by the Committee address the potential financial impact of the removal of the one third tax free allowance currently provided elected officials; :i•, Aurora Council Minutes No. 15-97 Wednesday, April 23, 1997 Page 10 THAT Staff be directed to furnish the Committee with data related to compensation (including benefits) provided other Mayors within the Region and municipalities of a similar size within the Greater Toronto Area; and THAT the Committee recommend appropriate alterations to the present provisions of By-law 31 04-89 in order that the elected Head of Council can provided effective full time representation to the citizens of Aurora through the next term of office without the concerns associated with a potentially negative impact on the compensation received through legislative amendments currently contemplated by the Province of Ontario. CARRIED Mayor Jones, having previously declared an interest in this motion, 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. BY-LAWS #272. #273. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Sorley THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills for First Reading: 3816-97.0 3819-97.H 3822-97.T 3823-97.F Being a By-law to exempt certain Blocks on Registered Plan 65M-3073 from Part Lot Control Provisions (Bay Heights Building Corp.). Being a By-law to appoint a Parking Control Officer for the Corporation of the Town of Aurora. Being a By-law to temporarily close a portion of Yonge street for the 1997 Street Sale. Being a By-law to amend Fees and Services By-law 3783-97 .F. 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: 3816-97.0 Being a By-law to exempt certain Blocks on Registered Plan 65M-3073 from Part Lot Control Provisions (Bay Heights Building Corp.). ·--,~.--~-~--~·---•• o __ , ·"·'·'··c-'.-;o·,x,,.;.;-;,~C:O: ,.;,·,<;;<y.;;.-A"-<•'-""iY,:.,:,.,,c_,j,,C,". •'"'"''"' ,-•~·-~-·--~··•--,_..,-__, .•.. ., ' . ' ' ' . ---------·--------~--"~--··----··----... ----____ , -· ------------~'-=-=-""'""'"'-=';,'"'".,"''"''"""""'-'-'~'"""'"'-"'--"'"'"'''"-''~-"-'" --··"-"'·'--"-·----"-. ·--· Aurora Council Minutes No. 15-97 Wednesday, April 23, 1997 Page 11 #274. #275. 3819-97.H 3822-97.T 3823-97.F Being a By-law to appoint a Parking Control Officer for the Corporation of the Town of Aurora. Being a By-law to temporarily close a portion of Yonge street for the 1997 Street Sale. Being a By-law to amend Fees and Services By-law 3783-97.F. AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time. CARRIED Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ochalski THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by- laws for Third Reading: 3809-97.P 3814-97.T 3815-97.T Being a By-law to regulate and prohibit the causing of noise or nuisance. Being a By-law to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Hodgkinson Crescent. Being a By-law to designate multiple stop on Willow Farm Lane. AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by- laws for Third Reading: 3819-97.H 3822-97.T 3823-97.F Being a By-law to appoint a Parking Control Officer for the Corporation of the Town of Aurora. Being a By-law to temporarily close a portion of Yonge street for the 1997 Street Sale. Being a By-law to amend Fees and Services By-law 3783-97.F. AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time. CARRIED QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS Councillor Sorley Councillor Wallace Enquired as to the reason that the Town of Aurora was not represented at a recent GT A Conference regarding web sites. Enquired about the fixed starting time for meetings when two or more meetings are scheduled in one evening. r:· -·----·--~-·---------~ ::! ___ -~-·-----------·---·-~·->· -----· ... .:.-.:.::... . .:.: .. -~--~~"~"'"""""'"""'"·~""''';~""0-.-dm,.;,.,-,,.i.,_~;,-~-,;,~;,."-"=""~=-~="~-~~~-~------·.;_____,_;._:._.~. ._:,__~_.:,. -· ·-.. ---·-· _. ---·-~-,.-··-----····-···----~·--·-- .,,/ Aurora Council Minutes No. 15-97 Wednesday, April 23, 1997 Page 12 NEW BUSINESS Special Council -Public Planning Meeting Scheduled for May 29. 1997 #276. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Ochalski THAT the Special Council-Public Planning Meeting scheduled for May 29, 1997 be rescheduled to May 28, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. immediately followed by the regular Council Meeting already scheduled for the same evening. CARRIED Susan Lyons re: Request for Proclamation "International Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/M.E. Awareness pay". May 12. 1997 #277. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ochalski THAT May 12, 1997 be proclaimed "International Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/M.C. Day" in the Town of Aurora. CARRIED Christine Falcone. Resident re: Request for Installation of Two New Stop Sjgns on Stone Road #278. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Sorley THAT the correspondence be referred to the Municipal Operations Committee. CARRIED Optimist Club of Aurora Presentation re: Proceeds from Last Year's Book Sale for the Aurora Public Library Board Ms. Maggie Tyson, Chairman of the Book Sale Committee of the Optimist Club of Aurora presented a cheque in the amount of $5,250.00 to Verna Ross, Chairperson of the Aurora Public Library Board. The cheque represented the proceeds obtained from last year's book sale and are to be donated to fund the Childrens Information Technology Section of the Library. Ms. Verna Ross thanked the Optimist Club of Aurora for their donation as well as their ongoing support and partnership during the past 1 2 years. IN CAMERA Legal Matter #279. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT this Council proceed In Camera in order to address a legal matter. CARRIED APJOURNMENT #280. Moved by Councillor McKenzie THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:08p.m. CARRIED T. JONES, MAYOR L. ALLISON, MUNICIPAL CLERK :Z:•CI» ..... ::a·D ....