MINUTES - Council - 19980128 TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL
MEETING NO. 03-98
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, January 28, 1998
8:05 p.m.
M I N U T E S
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith, Hartwell,
Healy, Hinder, Hogg, McKenzie, Morris, and West.
STAFF MEMBERS Chief Administrative Officer (8:20 p.m.), 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 Report PL98-006-017 (Planning Applications Pending List)
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.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#33. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein with the addition of
Report PW98-007-023 regarding Parking and Safety Concerns on St. John=s Sideroad;
correspondence from Mayor Jones regarding amendments to the list of Council and
Citizen Appointments to Committees and revisions to Bill 3907-98.C respecting LACAC
appointments; and an In Camera legal matter.
CARRIED
PRESENTATIONS
Canadian Prostate Cancer Support Group re: Presentation
of Video Tapes to Aurora Public Library
Mr. Derek Lawrence, Chairman of the Canadian Prostate Cancer Support Group, Newmarket,
Ontario provided Council with recent statistics relating to prostate cancer. He stated that their
organization=s information video tapes continue to be successful in raising awareness of the
disease both locally and provincially. Mr. Lawrence presented the series of video tapes to Ms.
Verna Ross on behalf of the Aurora Public Library. Mayor Jones thanked Mr. Lawrence for his
support to this cause and the donation made to Aurora=s Public Library.
SECTION "A" - CONSENT ITEMS
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CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
AMO, Member Communication re: Province Provides
$11 Million Funding for Public Health Programs
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Darren Anderson, Student re: Appreciation for
Town of Aurora Award
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Kennel Inn Animal Control Centre re: Kennel Inns
Quarterly Report for October/November/December 1997
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
STAFF REPORTS
CO98-005-016 re: Naoum Purchase from Town of Aurora
Part of Block 168, Registered Plan 65M-3069
(Pinnacle Trail)
THAT Bill 3894-98.L, being a By-law to authorize the conveyance of a portion of Block 168 on
Registered Plan 65M-3069, be provided first and second reading; and
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all documentation required to convey the
said lands to the adjoining owners, Konstantinos and Olga Naoum.
PL98-009-018 re: Township of King Official Plan
THAT Report PL98-009-018 be received as information; and
THAT the Municipal Clerk advise the Regional Municipality of York that the Town of Aurora has no
comments in respect of the Township of King Official Plan.
PL98-011-019 re: Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
St. Andrews Valley Golf Club Ltd.
368 St. John=s Sideroad East, Part of Lot 86, Concession I, EYS
D14-03-98
THAT Report PL98-011-019 respecting rezoning application D14-03-98 filed for the St. Andrews
Valley Golf Club Ltd. for lands located at 368 St. John=s Sideroad East be received as
information; and
THAT given the subject matter is the only application currently scheduled for a February 1998
Public Planning Meeting, Staff are recommending that the hearing take place at 7:00 p.m. prior to
the Council meeting of February 25, 1998, and that the February 26, 1998 Public Meeting date be
cancelled.
PW98-006-020 re: Beavertop Phase II -
Sale of Lands and Exchange of Securities
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement entitled
ΑAcknowledgement and Assumption of Obligations≅ between the Town of
Aurora and Bayview Wellington North Inc.; and
THAT the Treasurer be authorized to reduce the securities currently held from
Beavertop Investments Limited upon receipt of securities from Bayview
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Wellington North Inc.
#34. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
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 "B" - MATTERS FOR
CONSIDERATION
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Memorandum from Treasurer re: 1998 Interim Tax By-law
#35. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the correspondence be endorsed and the Treasurer be authorized to proceed with
the levying of the Interim Taxes as outlined.
CARRIED
Memorandum from Mayor Jones re:
Council and Citizen Appointments to Committees and
Memorandum from Mayor Jones re:
Amendments to List of Council and Citizen Appointments
to Committees and Revisions to Bill 3907-98.C
#36. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the following Council Members and Citizens be appointed to the Town of
Aurora=s Local Boards and Committees and Advisory Committees:
Leisure Services Advisory Committee
Council: Councillors Hinder, Hogg, and Morris
Citizens: Valerie Ashfield, Diane Buchanan, Steve Dover, Hank
Gosar, John Robb, and Damir Vrancic
Community Core Review Committee
Council: Councillors Hartwell, Healy, Hogg, and Morris
Citizens: George Hamann, Dennis Mansillo, Carol Nisbet, Kathryn
O=Dwyer, Betty Pedersen, and Christopher Sorley
Special Events Advisory Committee
Council: Councillors Hinder, and McKenzie
Citizens: Gary Johnson, Grant Perry, Kim Simpson, and Jo-anne
Spitzer
Transportation for the Physically Disabled Advisory Committee
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Citizens: Irene Aspin, Jessie Britton, Helen Kogan, and William
Mitchell
Traffic Safety Advisory Board
Citizens: Brett Cole, Clifford Davies, Edward Premrl, George
Timpson, and Klaus Wehrenberg
Aurora Public Library Board
Council: Councillors Griffith, and Morris
Citizens: Kathy Banks, Sharon Nisbet, Laura Thanasse, and Cathryn
Vrancic
Aurora Cemetery Corporation Board
Citizen: Anthony Marinucci
Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards Committee
Citizens: Tom Connor, Julia Ellieff, David Peirce, Jane Ross, and
Peter Townsend
Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
Council: Councillors Healy, and McKenzie
Citizens: Timothy Byrne, Ildi Connor, Linda Doyle, David Falconer,
Stephen Mills, and Ron Wallace
THAT John McIntyre be appointed Special Honorary Member to the Local
Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee for valued contributions made
over the past number of years;
THAT Staff be directed to prepare the amendments to the Town=s By-laws
where necessary; and
THAT Staff solicit additional citizen applicants for the Business Development
Committee, clarifying the anticipated meeting times and that such applications
be considered as soon as possible.
CARRIED
Association of Municipal Recycling Coordinators
re: Funding for Ontario Recycling Programs
#37. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the correspondence be received as information; and
THAT Staff be directed to attend future Municipal Consultation Recycling Workshops
on behalf of the Town.
CARRIED
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York Region re: York Region Long Term Water Supply
Project, Lake Ontario Water Supply via Durham West
- Preparation of Terms of Reference for the Development
of an Individual Environmental Assessment
#38. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
York Region, Transportation and Works Committee
re: Clause No., Report No. 1 - Provincial Privatization
Secretariat Review, Highway No. 407
#39. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be endorsed.
CARRIED
York Region, Health and Social Services Committee re:
Proposed Regional Smoke-Free By-law
#40. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
REFERRAL: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#41. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the correspondence be referred to the General Committee.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
General Committee Meeting No. 01-98
Wednesday, January 22, 1998
#42. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Report of the General Committee Meeting No. 01-98 be received and the
recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted with the exception of
Recommendation Nos. 4 and 7.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 01-98,
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1998 - RECOMMENDATION NO. 4
Ray Nicolini, Hair Thoughts re: New Parking Regulations on Wellington Street East
#43. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the matter be referred to Staff for review taking into consideration the suggestions
raised by the delegate; and
THAT the Region of York be notified of the concerns of the resident.
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CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 01-98,
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1998 - RECOMMENDATION NO. 7
CO98-001-007 re: Revision - Administration Procedure No. 28 Employment Expenses
#44. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the proposed revision to Administration Procedure Number 28 (Employment Expenses) to
increase the mileage rate paid from 34.0 cents per kilometre to 35.0 cents per kilometre be
endorsed effective as of January 1, 1998.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
PL98-007-021 re: Proposed Site Plan Agreement and
Removal of the (H) Holding Prefix, Arista Homes (Aurora) Inc.
Blocks 86, 87, 88, 90, 91 & 92, Registered Plan 65M-3192
File: D11-18-97, D14-18-97, D11-19-97, D14-19-97
#45. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT subject to the payment of fees and securities, Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to
enter into two Site Plan Agreements with Arista Homes (Aurora) Inc. and the Town of Aurora for
the construction of six quadraplex buildings comprising a total of 24 units on Blocks 86-88 and 90-
92, Registered Plan 65M-3192; and
THAT subject to the approval of the above noted Site Plan Agreements, Council give three
readings at this meeting to Bill 3902-98.D and Bill 3903-98.D to remove the Holding (H) prefix from
the subject lands.
CARRIED
PL98-008-022 re: Proposed Removal of the (H) Holding Prefix
Bayview Business Park Inc., Lots 1-85, Registered Plan 65M-3192
Bayview-Wellington Subdivision Phase II, D14-02-98
#46. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT Council approve the application submitted by Bayview Business Park Inc. to remove the
Holding (H) prefix from lands described as Lots 1-85, Registered Plan 65M-3192; and
THAT Bill 3904-98.D be given first, second and third reading.
CARRIED
CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
York Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board
re: Catholic School Board Representative
on Aurora Public Library Board
#47. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT Dennis Collins be appointed to the Aurora Public Library Board.
CARRIED
York Region Board of Education re: York Region
District School Board Representatives on the
Aurora Public Library Board
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#48. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be referred back to the York Region Board of Education with
a request to readvertise for membership to the Board and to further provide such
recommendations for appointees to the Aurora Public Library Board in compliance with
the Town of Aurora Policy on Local Boards and Committee Appointments.
DEFEATED
#49. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Lynne Gauld and Verna Ross be appointed to the Aurora Public Library Board.
CARRIED
The Anglican Parish of Trinity Aurora re: Appreciation
for use of Town Park for Town Carol Sing on December 19, 1997
#50. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received as information; and
THAT appreciation be extended to Don Spence of the Leisure Services Department for
the assistance he provided in this endeavour.
CARRIED
BY-LAWS
#51. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills for First
Reading:
3894-98.L Being a By-law to authorize the
conveyance of land being a portion of
Block 168 on Registered Plan 65M-3069.
3902-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Arista Homes (Aurora) Inc.).
3903-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Arista Homes (Aurora) Inc.).
3904-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Bayview Business Park Inc.).
3905-98.F Being a By-law to provide for an interim
tax levy in the year 1998 and in each
succeeding year.
3906-98.C Being a By-law to amend By-law
3737-96.C to govern the procedures
of Council and its Committees and
Boards (Ad Hoc and Advisory Committee
Membership).
3907-98.C Being a By-law to appoint members
to the Local Architectural Conservation
Advisory Committee.
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3908-98.C Being a By-law to appoint members
to the Committee of Adjustment.
3909-98.C Being a By-law to appoint members
to the Aurora Public Library.
3910-98.C Being a By-law to appoint members
to the Property Standards Committee.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
#52. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills for
Second Reading:
3894-98.L Being a By-law to authorize the
conveyance of land being a portion of
Block 168 on Registered Plan 65M-3069.
3902-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Arista Homes (Aurora) Inc.).
3903-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Arista Homes (Aurora) Inc.).
3904-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Bayview Business Park Inc.).
3905-98.F Being a By-law to provide for an interim
tax levy in the year 1998 and in each
succeeding year.
3906-98.C Being a By-law to amend By-law
3737-96.C to govern the procedures
of Council and its Committees and
Boards (Ad Hoc and Advisory Committee
Membership).
3907-98.C Being a By-law to appoint members
to the Local Architectural Conservation
Advisory Committee.
3908-98.C Being a By-law to appoint members
to the Committee of Adjustment.
3909-98.C Being a By-law to appoint members
to the Aurora Public Library.
3910-98.C Being a By-law to appoint members
to the Property Standards Committee.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
#53. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws for
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Third Reading:
3893-98.F Being a By-law to authorize a schedule
of fees for applications made in respect
of Planning matters.
3897-98.D Being a By-law to exempt certain
blocks on Registered Plan 68 in
Aurora, from the Part Lot Control
provisions (Diamond).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
#54. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws for
Third Reading:
3902-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Arista Homes (Aurora) Inc.).
3903-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Arista Homes (Aurora) Inc.).
3904-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Bayview Business Park Inc.).
3905-98.F Being a By-law to provide for an interim
tax levy in the year 1998 and in each
succeeding year.
3906-98.C Being a By-law to amend By-law
3737-96.C to govern the procedures
of Council and its Committees and
Boards (Ad Hoc and Advisory Committee
Membership).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
NOTICE OF MOTION
Councillor Healy provided notice of motion regarding a review of the Town of Aurora Policy on
Local Boards and Committee Appointments.
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor West - Advised Council that a copy of the Lake Simcoe
Conservation Authority 1998 budget is available in
the Councillor=s area.
- Requested the Mayor to defer the York Region
agenda item relating to Municipal representation on
York Regional Council.
Councillor Healy - Asked Staff to request the York Regional Police to
monitor the left turn restriction onto Wellington
Street East from Yonge Street.
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- Asked Staff to request clarification from the Region
of York regarding the proposed installation of left
turn lanes at the Wells Street/Wellington Street East
intersection.
Councillor Morris - Enquired about the timing of tax installments in
conjunction with the issuance of Government
pension cheques.
- Enquired as to the number of dogs allowed per
household.
Councillor Hogg - Enquired as to the expected date of the first Traffic
Safety Advisory Board Meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
PL98-006-017 re: Planning Applications Pending List
(Update)
#55. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the update of the Planning Applications Pending List be received as information.
CARRIED
Mayor Jones, having previously declared an interest in certain aspects of Report PL98-006-017, relinquished the
Chair to Deputy Mayor West 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.
PW98-007-023 re: Parking and Safety Concerns on
St. John=s Sideroad
#56. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council endorse Report PW98-007-023 regarding the safety concerns caused by roadside
parking along St. John=s Sideroad; and
THAT the Region of York be requested to enact a By-law to impose ΑNo Parking - Anytime≅
restrictions along the north side of St. John=s Sideroad from Old Yonge Street to the C.N.R.
crossing and to consider reducing the maximum rates of speed on St. John=s Sideroad; and
THAT the York Regional Police be requested to monitor the rates of speed on St. John=s
Sideroad.
CARRIED
IN CAMERA
Legal Matter
#57. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT this Council proceed In Camera in order to address a legal matter.
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CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#58. Moved by Councillor Griffith
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR L. ALLISON, MUNICIPAL CLERK