MINUTES - Council - 19970611TOWN OF AURORA.
·COUNCIL
MEETING NO. 23-97
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, June 11, 1997
8:00p.m.
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II MINUTES II
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
Councillor Sorley declared an interest in the Delegation of Arthur Diamond of Diamond
Building Design, Report PL97-086-183, and By-law No. 3830-97.D regarding the Site Plan
Application by Horizontal Investments Ltd. for 69-83 Metcalfe Street 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.
Mayor Jones declared an interest in Report PL97-081-175 regarding Draft Plan of
Condominium for 610645 Ontario Inc. (Timberlane Tennis and Country Club) by virtue of
membership with Timberlane Tennis and Country· Club, and Recommendation No.3 of the
Administration and Finance Committee Report No. 06-97 regarding the Motion for the
Mayor's Salary and Remuneration for Mayor-Benchmark Comparisons by virtue of his
indication of candidacy in the 1997 Municipal Election 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
#393. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein with the
addition of the following:
Memorandum from G. Whicher, Solicitor re: Aurora Montessori Land
Sale for consideration with Report LS97-018-180;
Correspondence from Stephen and Christine Sadler for consideration
with Report PL97-083-181;
Memorandum from Director of Planning re: Proposed Site Plan for
Horizontal Investments Ltd. for consideration with Report PL97-086-
183; and
Correspondence from Ms. Cathy Fairs re: Street Party to the New
Business section of the Agenda.
CARRIED
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. PRESENTATIONS
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ERRATUM
Rosemary Schumaker. Area Manager. Welcome Wagon Ltd. re: Presentation of a Plaque
to the Town of Aurora
Ms. Schumaker introduced representatives from the Aurora Welcome Wagon and provided
an overview of the organization's role in providing a Welcoming Service in the community.
Ms. Schumaker noted that in 1996, through the Aurora Welcome Programme, 847 new
residents were visited, 331 expectant or new parents were greeted, 178 brides-to-be
were extended best wishes, and 55 new businesses were welcomed to Aurora. She
advised that the Town, Aurora Chamber of Commerce, and Aurora Business Community
have exhibited enthusiastic and continued support for the many services provided by
Welcome Wagon. Ms. Schumaker announced that Aurora has been named the "Welcome
Wagon Community of the Year" and presented the Town with a plaque in recognition of
the gratitude of Welcome Wagon to the Town, business organizations, and Chamber of
Commerce.
On behalf of the Town, Mayor Jones accepted the plaque and expressed the Town's
appreciation for the special recognition made on this occasion.
Queen's York Rangers re: Returning the Scroll of Freedom to the Queen's York Rangers
Mayor Jones informed Council that the Queen's York Rangers representatives were not
in attendance at the meeting.
DELEGATIONS
Claudio Brutto. Brutto Consulting. Representative of Landowners on Vandorf Sideroad.
re: Technical Studies/Initiatives for the Aurora East Urban Expansion Area
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Mr. Claudio Brutto, Brutto Consulting spoke on behalf of landowners on Vandorf Sideroad
who own a combined total of approximately 1 50 acres of land in or adjacent to the
Bayview East Urban Expansion 2A Area. Mr. Brutto indicated that his clients are
concerned that the approval of the Secondary Plan for area 2A would affect their lifestyle
and thatthey have expressed an interest in participating in the comprehensive study or
planning for this area. He noted that Magna representatives have contacted his clie.nts
and that they are willing to cooperate with Magna to ensure that the proposed Magna
development would not impact significantly upon their present lifestyle.
#394. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT· the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with
Report PL97-083-181.
CARRIED
Aurora War Memorial Association Board of Directors re: Transfer of Aurora War Memorial
Lands to the Town of Aurora
Mr. Bob Gardner, President of the Aurora War Memorial Association informed Council that
the Aurora War Memorial Association was incorporated 73 years ago and that the current
Board Members are Jack DeGraff, Don Greenham, and Norm Weller. Since the inception
of the Board the members who have served have preserved the Memorial to honour the
men and women from the Town of Aurora and the then surrounding Township of King
and former Township of Whitchurch who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country
during the Great Wars. Mr. Gardner expressed his appreciation on behalf of the Board of
Directors to the Town of Aurora and especially the Parks Operations Staff for their high
level of cooperation and excellent maintenance and care of the War Memorial Lands in
re·cent years.
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PRESENTATIONS
Rosemary Schumaker. Area Manager. Welcome Wagon Ltd.
re: Presentation of a Plaque to the Town of Aurora
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Ms. Schumaker introduced representatives from the Aurora Welcome Wa n and provided
an overview of the organization's role in providing a Welcoming Service i the community.
Ms. Schumaker noted that in 1996, through the Aurora Welcome Pro ramme, 847 new
residents were visited, 331 ~xpectant or new parents were greet , 178 brides-to-be
were extended best wishes, and 55 new businesses were welc ed to Aurora. She
advised that the Town, Aurora Chamber of Commerce, and Auro Business Community
have exhibited enthusiastic and continued support for the m y services provided by
Welcome Wagon. Ms. Schumaker announced that Aurora has een named the "Welcome
Wagon Community of the Year" and presented the Town wi a plaque in recognition of
the gratitude of Welcome Wagon to the Town, business o ganizations, and Chamber of
Commerce.
On behalf of the Town, Mayor Jones accepted the pfaque and expressed the Town's
appreciation for the special recognition made on this .6ccasion.
the ScroJLof
to the Queen's York Rangers
Mayor Jones informed Council that the Queenjs York Rangers representatives were not
in attendance at the meeting.
DELEGATIONS
Claudio Brutto M.M. Dillon Ltd. Re re ntative of Ton Alexander r::t;
Part 1 Lot 16 Conce sion 2 re: Tech 1cal Studies Initiatives for the \..Y
Mr. Claudio Brutto, M.M. Dillon ' . spoke on behalf of landowners on Vandorf Sideroad
who own a combined total of proximately 1 50 acres of land in or adjacent to the
Bayview East Urban Expansio 2A Area. Mr. Brutto indicated that his clients are
concerned that the approval of he Secondary Plan for area 2A would affect thei.r lifestyle
and that they have expresse an interest in participating in the comprehensive study or
planning for this area. He oted that Magna representatives have contacted his clients
and that they are willing cooperate with Magna to ensure that the proposed Magna
development would not · pact significantly upon their present lifestyle.
#394. Moved bil Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT /the comments of the ·delegate be referred for consideration with
Report PL97-083-181.
CARRIED
morial Association Board of Directors r
urora War Memorial Lands to the Town of Aurora
Mr. Bob G rdner, President of the Aurora War Memorial Association informed Council that
the Auror. War Memorial Association was incorporated 73 years ago and that the current
Board embers are Jack DeGraff, Don Greenham, and Norm Weller. Since the inception
of the oard the members who have served have preserved the Memorial to honour the
men nd women from the Town of Aurora and the then surrounding Township of King
and ormer Township of Whitchurch who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country
du(ng the Great Wars. Mr. Gardner expressed his appreciation on behalf of the Bo<:~rd of
Directors to the Town of Aurora and especially the Parks Operations Staff for their high
level of cooperation and excellent maintenance and care of the War Memorial Lands in
recent years.
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#395. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Report No. ADM97-004-179 be considered at this point in the
meeting.
CARRIED·
ADM97-004-179-Transfer of Aurora War Memorial Lands to the Town of Aurora
#396. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all pertinent documents,
including the "Offer to Purchase" with the Aurora War Memorial Association
for the purpose oftransferring the Aurora War Memorial and related lands
(as described in Schedule "A" of Agreement) to the Town of Aurora;
THAT the Clerk be directed to prepare a Bill to authorize the transfer and
acquisition of the lands denoted in Schedule "A" of the Agreement;
THAT the Town of Aurora continue the operating maintenance of the War
Memorial and related lands; and
THAT all funds transferred to the Town of Aurora by the Aurora War
Memorial Association be placed in a dedicated Aurora War Memorial Reserve
Fund for perpetual capital works and maintenance purposes and the required
Bill creating the Reserve Fund be prepared for Council consideration.
CARRIED
Arthur Diamond. Diamond Building Design re: Site Plan
Application. Horizontal Investments Limited. Lots 12-15.
Part of Lot 16. Plan 68: 69-83 Metcalfe Street. D11-08-97
Mr. Diamond, Diamond Building Design informed Council that the obstacles for his
proposed development on Metcalf Street were dealt with and that he was ready to start
the construction for the project. He provided an undertaking to Council that this
construction would have the same quality of work as the project recently completed on
Centre Street. Apprec;iation for the efforts of Staff and Council arriving at a plan that will
be an asset to the neighbourhood was extended.
#397. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with
Report No. PL97-086-183.
CARRIED
Councillor Sorley, having previously declared an interest in this Delegation, did not take
part in the vote called for in this regard.
SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
York Region. Health and Social Services Committee re: Clause
No. 1. Report No. 4 -"Health Protection and Promotion Act fHPPAl
-Food Safety Act -Health Inspection Enforcement"
THAT the correspondence be received as information .
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York Region. Health and Social Services Committee re:
Clause No. 24. Report No. 4 c "Resolution of the Town of
· Markham -Quarantined Animals. Health Protection &
Promotion Act. Regulation 557"
Page 4
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora support the resolution of the
Region of York.
York Region. Health and Social Services Committee re:
Clause No. 2. Report No. 4-"Greenacres Long Term
Care Facility. Annual Report"
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York Region. Health and Social Services Committee re:
Clause No. 3. Report No. 4-"Fire Protection and Safety.
Long Term Care Facility"
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York Region. Health and Social Services Committee re:
Clause No. 12. Report No. 4 -"Ontario Works Program.
Implementation Update"
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York Region. Health and Social Services Committee re:
Clause No. 21. Report No.4-"Child Care Support Line"·
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York Region. Transportation and Works Committee re:
Clause No. 15. Report No. 10-"By-law R-844~87-34.
Policy-Signs on Regional Roads. Election Advertising"
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York Region re: York Region Assumes Highway 7 from
Province of Ontario ·
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Aurora Heights Public School re: Appreciation to Town of
Aurora's Council and Staff for their Support in the Agency
Fair
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Lirida Henshaw on behalf of Residents of Kemano Road re:
Request Permissionto Close off part of Kemano Road for
Annual Street Party to be Held on Friday. June 20. 1997 . .
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THAT permission be granted to close off one block from Fielding Drive to
Orchard Heights Boulevard from 6:00 p.m. to 11 :00 p.m. for an Annual
Street Party on Friday, June 20, 1997; and
THAT the residents notify the Works and Fire Departments, the Police and
Ambulance Services and all residents on the said street of this event.
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Cathryn Vrancic. Resident re: Request Permission to Close
off Windham Trail for Street Party to be Held on Saturday.
June 21. 1997
THAT permission be granted to close off Windham Trail from 4:00p.m. to
10:00 p.m. for a Street Party on Saturday, June 21, 1997; and
THAT the residents notify the Works and Fire Departments, the Police and
Ambulance Services and all residents on the said street of this event.
STAFF REPORTS
#398.
Fl97-01 0-174-Sale of 1975 Pumper Truck
THAT Council authorize the sale of the 1975 Ford Pumper Truck to the only
sealed bidder, Brock Jolliffe for $6,250, and that the proceeds of the sale
be credited to the Vehicle and Equipment Reserve.
PL97-084-177 -Proposed Site Plan Applications
Eastern Ontario & Quebec District Pentecostal Assemblies
of Canada. Cornerstone Church. Lot 30. Plan 2012
390 Industrial Parkway South. D 11-06-97
Global Whey Products Limited. McDonald's Plaza
Lots 22-25. Plan M-51. 2 Allaura Boulevard
D11-12-97
THAT Report PL97-084-177 be received as information; and
THAT subject to a satisfactory review by the Site Plan Committee, the
Director of Planning be authorized to execute site plan agreements between
the Eastern Ontario & Quebec District Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada,
Global Whey Products Limited~ and the Town of Aurora respecting the
construction of a church building and the expansion of an existing plaza.
PW97-025-178-Tender Award for the Reconstruction of
Brookland Avenue from Fairway Drive to Banbury Court
Tender No. PW-1997-06
THAT Tender PW-1997-06, Reconstruction of Brookland Avenue from
Fairway Drive to Banbury Court, be awarded to 694904 Ontario Inc. o/a
Curbside Construction at it's tender price of $69,578.1 0; and
THAT the project costs be funded from Account No. 3526.
Moved by Councillor Ochalski 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
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IIi sECTION "B~'-MATTERS FOR coNSIDERATION II
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
City of York and City of North York re: Request for
Municipalities to Oppose Bill 84 -Privatization of
Fire Departments
#399. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the correspondence be received as infomation.
CARRIED
Regional Municipality of Peel re: Metropolitan Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority Regarding Bill 11 9
-Proposed Amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act .
#400. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
York Region re: Clause No. 2. Report No. 11 -"Policy
-Landscaping. Newmarket Regional Centre-Yonge Street"
#401. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Village of Iroquois re: Request for Endorsement of
Resolution -Removal of Tourism Signs along
Major Highways
#402. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora support the resolution of the
Village of Iroquois.
DEFERRAL: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#403. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the correspondence be deferred until the next Council Meeting.
CARRIED
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Administration and Finance Committee Meeting No. 06-97
Tuesday. June 3. 1997
#404. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the Report of the Administration and Finance Committee Meeting No.
06-97 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted with the exception of Recommendation No. 3.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
REPORT NO. 06-97. TUESDAY. JUNE 3. 1997-RECOMMENDATION NO.3
Councillor Weller re: Motion Regarding the Mayor's
Salary: and Remuneration for Mayor -Benchmark
Comparisons -May 1997
Mayor Jones, having previously declared an interest in this motion, relinquished the Chair
to Deputy Mayor Healy and left the Council Chambers for the duration of the discussion
on this motion.
#405. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT as it is the Administration and Finance Committee's opinion that the
present Mayor's compensation is fair and equitable and it is recommended
that the Mayor's compensation remain as presently established By-law
31 04-89; and
THAT no further action be taken in this regard at this time.
CARRIED
Mayor Jones having previously declared an interest in this motion, did not take part in the
vote called for in this regard. Upon conclusion of this matter, Mayor Jones returned to
the Council Chambers and resumed the Chair.
STAFF REPORTS
LS97 -018-180 -Proposed Sale of Town Owned Property
North West Corner of Industrial Parkway and St. John's Sideroad
and Memorandum from G. Whicher. Solicitor re: Amendment to
Aurora Montessori Land Sale
#406. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council authorize Staff to provide public notice for two {2) weeks, of
the Town's intent to sell the Open Space/Environmental Protection property
at the North West corner of Industrial Parkway and St. John's Sideroad;
THAT if no other expressions of interest are received, Council authorize the
Mayor and Clerk to execute all pertinent documents, including the Offer to
Purchase attached to Report LS97-018-180 for the above noted lands {as
denoted in Schedule "A"), pursuant to the acceptance by the proponent of
the conditions placed upon them, including a condition that a Regional Road
widening or easement shall be provided free of charge in relation to St.
John's Sideroad if requested by the Region;
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THAT if no other expressions of interest are received, the Clerk be directed
to prepare a Bill to authorize the sale of the subject lands; and
THAT the proceeds of the sale totalling $15,000 be placed in the Parks
Capital Reserve Account.
CARRIED
PL97-083-181-Schedule for Preparing Bavview East.
Urban Expansion Area Secondary Plan for Area 2a:
Delegation of Claudio Brutto. Representative of
Landowners re: Technical Studies/Initiatives for the
Aurora East Urban Expansion Area: and Correspondence
from Stephen & Christine Sadler
#407. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT Report PL97-083-181 respecting the schedule for the preparation of
the Secondary Plan for Area 2a be received as information;
THAT Special Council Meetings to consider the draft Secondary Plan be
called as set out on Figure 1 "Schedule for the Completion of the 2a
Secondary Plan";
THAT a Public Meeting to consider the Secondary Plan be tentatively
scheduled for Thursday September 4, 1997 at 7:30 p.m.; and
THAT Staff be directed to continue to update Council of the progress being
made to meet the target dates set out in the schedule to ensure any delays
are addressed as soon as possible.
CARRIED
PL97-085-182 -Bayview East Urban Expansion Area
Secondary Plans and Preliminary Master Servicing Studies
#408. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the Region of York be requested to:
• upgrade the existing Aurora East Pumping Station and construct a
new forcemain from the pumping station to the York-Durham sewer
immediately;.
• initiate the procedure with the Ministry of the Environment and Energy
to allow the taking of additional water from the Yonge Street Aquifer
to address the current limitation on Aurora's water supply;. and
• confirm the Town's servicing capacity allocation population
equivalent, for both water and sewage treatment to ensure that
servicing requirements are consistent. with and coordinated with
development demands.
CARRIED·
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PL97-086-183-Proposed Site Plan Application
Horizontal Investments Limited. Lots 12. 13. 14.
1 5 & Part of 16. Plan 68:
69. 73. 77. 81 & 83 Metcalfe Street: D11-08-97:
Delegation of Arthur Diamond. Diamond Building Design:
and Memorandum from Director of Planning re: Proposed
Site Plan for Horizontal Investments Ltd. ~
#409. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT subject to the submission of all fees and securities, and By-law 3830-
97.D coming into force, Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into
a Site Plan Agreement with Horizontal Investments Ltd. and the Town of
Aurora to permit the construction of five semi-detached blocks and one
single-detached unit.
CARRIED
Councillor Sorley, having previously declared an interest in this Report, did not take part
in the vote called for iil this regard.
TR97-018-184-Extension of the Canada-Ontario
Infrastructure Program
#410. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT the proposed reconstruction of Seaton Drive between Henderson Drive
and Glass Drive be approved by Council as the Town of Aurora's priority
construction project to qualify for funding under the extended
Canada/Ontario Infrastructure Program.
CARRIED
PW97-022-185-Tender Award. Tender No. PW-1997-20 and
PW-1997-21-Supply and Delivery of One 111 New 1997.
Mini Cargo Van and .one 11 l New 1997. % Ton Pick Up Truck
#411. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Tenders No. PW-1997-20 and PW-1997-21, the Supply and Delivery
of One (1) New, 1997 Mini Cargo Van be awarded to McAlpine Ford Lincoln
Mercury Sales Ltd., at their tendered price of $21, 739.45; and the Supply
and Delivery of One (1) New, 1997% Ton Pick Up Truck, be awarded to
Northtown Ford Sales, at their tendered price of $24,006.25; and
THAT the tender costs be charged to Capital Account #1-3500-0500-.5026
and #1-3500-0500-5025, respectively.
CARRIED
CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Frank Klees. MPP. York Mackenzie re: 1997 Ontario Budget
#412. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
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PL97-081-175 -Draft Plan of Condominium
61 0645 Ontario Inc. (Timberlane Tennis and Country Clubl
155 Vandorf Sideroad. South side of Vandorf Sideroad.
West of Bavview Avenue. D07-95014
Mayor Jones, having previously declared an interest in this Report, relinquished the Chair
to Deputy Mayor Healy and left the Council Chambers for the duration of the discussion
on this Report.
#413. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the proposed plan of condominium 19CDM-95014 be recommended
to the Region of York for draft approval subject to the following conditions
being met prior to final approval:
1) Approval shall relate to the draft plan of condominium prepared by
Marshall Macklin Monaghan, being Job No. 30-94065, dated April
1995.
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.
3) The Owner shall pay cash-in-lieu of parkland for the development.
4) 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.
5) The Owner shall ensure that all required servicing easements relating
to the site are registered on title prior to the registration of the
condominium.
6) The Owner shall submit an application and have approval. for the
removal of the Holding (H) Provision from the site specific Zoning By-
law 3684-95.D.
CARRIED
Mayor Jones having previously declared an interest in this Report, did not take part in the
vote called for in this regard. Upon conclusion of this matter, Mayor Jones returned to
the Council Chambers and resumed the Chair.
PL97-082-176-Site Plan Application. The York Region
Board of Education. Devins Drive Public School. Block A.
Registered Plan M-1312: D11-11-97
#414. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Report PL97-082-176 be received as information; and
THAT subject to a satisfactory review by the Site Plan Committee, the
Director of Planning be authorized to execute a Site Plan Agreement between
the York Region Board of Education and the Town of Aurora respecting the
proposed addition and site alterations to Devins Drive Public School.
CARRIED
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BY-LAWS
#415.
#416.
#417.
Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bill
for First Reading:
3841-97.T Being a By-law to designate a multiple
stop at the intersection of Maple Street
and Spruce Street in the Town of Aurora.
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 Second Reading:
3841-97.T Being a By-law to designate a multiple
stop at the intersection of Maple Street
and Spruce 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-
laws for Third Reading:
3801~97.T
3817-97.D
3820-97.H
3830-97.D
3835-97.D
3837-97.0
Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law No. 3377-92 as amended,
with respect to George Street.
Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Arista Homes).
Being a By-law to repeal certain
By-laws to appoint a Deputy
Fire Chief and Fire Inspector
for the Town of Aurora.
Being a By-law to amend· By-law
No. 2213-78 (Diamond).
Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Bayview Wellington
Management).
Being a By-law to exempt certain
blocks on Registered Plans
65M-3013, 65M-3014 in Aurora,
from the Part Lot Control provisions
as provided in subsection 50(5) of
the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c.P.13 (as amended).
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3840-97.T Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law No. 3377-92 as amended,
with respect to Aurora Heights Drive,
Handicapped Parking, and the
Maximum Hourly Parking Limit.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
Councillor Sorley, having previously declared an interest in By-law 3830-97 .D , did not
take part in the vote called for in this regard.
#418. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-
law for Third Reading:
3841-97.T Being a By-law to designate a multiple
stop at the intersection of Maple Street
and Spruce Street in the Town of Aurora.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
NOTICE OF MOTION
Councillor Griffith gave Notice of Motion regarding the Proposed New Municipal Act
legislation and with respect to the elimination of the 30% tax free component of
Councillors' salaries, and a proposal to allow for deduction of election related campaign
expenses.
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Weller
Councillor McKenzie
Councillor Morris
Councillor Wallace
Enquired why the walkway at the north end of the
Aurora Auto Campus is closed.
Asked whether Staff can investigate a complaint
respecting the prohibition of the use of Town streets by
Auto Driving Schools.
Enquired about the new Hard Ball League that began
playing at the ball diamond at the Aurora Family Leisure
Complex.
Asked if the life safety improvements at the Willows
Estate Nursing Home had been implemented.
Enquired about the status of the proposed .development
at Tyler Street and Yonge Street.
Enquired about the value of the Fire Department's 1975
Pumper Truck and the legislation requiring an enclosed
crew cab.
Expressed his appreciation to the Parks and Works
Department's Staff and the Chamber of Commerce for
their assistance with the Street Sale.
Aurora Council Minutes No. 23-97
Wednesday, June 11, 1997
Page 13
Councillor Healy Noted that the parking area at the Sheppard Bush
Conservation Area is extremely well utilized and
suggested that Mr. Cousins should be thanked for
allowing the use of his property for additional parking in
that area.
Councillor Weller Asked that Councillors be informed of the schedule of
the new Hard Ball Baseball League,
NEW BUSINESS
Cathy Fairs. Resident re: Request to Close off
Fleury Street for Street Party. June 20. 1997
#419. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT permission be granted to close off Fleury Street at the intersection of
Catherine Street and Fleury Street and at the end of Fleury Street before
McMahon Park Driveway on June 20, 1997 from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00
midnight for a Street Party; and·
THAT the residents notify the Works and Fire Departments, the Police and . .
Ambulance Services and all residents on the said street of this event.
CARRIED
IN CAMERA
Legal Matter
#420. Moved byCouncillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT this Council proceed In Camera in order to address a legal matter.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#421. Moved by Councillor Griffith
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:28p.m.
CARRIED
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L. Ati:rSOrt-"'MUNICIPAL CLERK
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