MINUTES - Council - 19980225 TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL
MEETING NO. 07-98
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, February 25, 1998
8:00 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, Director of Corporate
Services, Director of Planning, Director of Building
Administration, Director of Public Works, Fire Chief,
Treasurer, and Council/Committee Secretary.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#101. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein with the
addition of a delegation request from Templeton-Lepek Limited regarding
Report CO98-013-053 - Potential Closure and Sale of Duggan Lane.
CARRIED
At this point in the meeting, the Treasurer provided Council with a copy of a Press Release
regarding Estimating the Impact of Reassessment on Aurora Residential Properties.
DELEGATIONS
Gary Templeton, Templeton-Lepek Limited re:
Report CO98-013-053 - Potential Closure and Sale of Duggan Lane
Mr. Gary Templeton, Planning Consultant on behalf of Dr. J.D. LeGallais spoke regarding
his client’s development application for the abutting property to the west located at 150
Wellington Street East. He advised Council that it is his client’s desire that Duggan Lane
not be closed, although he would be in support of Staff’s recommendation to close the road
and convey one half of the road allowance to his client, subject to a right of way for access
purposes in favour of the other adjoining owner.
#102. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with
Report CO98-013-053.
CARRIED
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SECTION "A" – CONSENT ITEMS
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Re: Time Limits for Delegating the Setting of Tax Ratios
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Canadian Federation of Independent Business re:
Property Tax Reform in Ontario
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Graystones re: Tax Burdens on Local Businesses
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ministry of the Solicitor General and Correctional Services
Re: Inspection Partnership
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Fire Chief for a
Report.
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re;
Notice of Decision for OPA No. 3 to the Official Plan
For the Region of York
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Premier of Ontario re: Aurora’s Support
regarding Water Quality of Lake Huron
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Premier of Ontario re: Aurora’s Support regarding
Charity Gaming Clubs, Video Lottery Terminals, and
the Distribution of their Proceeds
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Canadian Red Cross re: Request for Proclamation -
March, 1998, “Red Cross Month”
THAT March, 1998 be proclaimed “Red Cross Month” in the Town of Aurora;
and
THAT the Red Cross flag be flown during the month of March, 1998.
OSUM’98 re: Invitation to 45th Annual OSUM Conference
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Township of King re: Notice of a Public Meeting
concerning a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
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McCarthy Tetrault re: Development of
Part of Lots 76 and 77, Concession I, W.Y.S.
925834 Ontario Inc. and 1110118 Ontario Limited
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Release of Site Plan
Agreement documents respecting the Canadian Tire commercial Site Plan
Agreement registered on the residential portion of the lands.
STAFF REPORTS
CO98-012-049 re: Release of Turning Circle Agreement
Part of Lots 55, 56, 57, 58 and 59, Plan 65M-3049
Dekkema Gervais (Aurora) Inc. – Trent Street
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the documents
necessary to release the turning circle easements over Part of Lots 55, 56,
57, 58 and 59, Registered Plan 65M-3049, in its entirety.
PW98-010-050 re: Acceptance of Municipal Services -
Twice Elegant Subdivision, Registered Plan 65M-2786
THAT Council grant approval for the acceptance of the municipal services
within the Twice Elegant Subdivision contained within Registered Plan 65M-
2786, as indicated on Schedule A attached to Report PW98-010-050;
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a Certificate of
Acceptance of Public Works for said lands as required under Section 3.12 of
the Subdivision Agreement; and
THAT all municipal servicing securities related to this development be
released with the exception of $7,500.00, which shall be retained to
guarantee completion of outstanding works.
PL98-019-051 re: Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
St. John’s Bay Land Company Ltd.
Blocks 5 & 6, Registered Plan 65M-2874
Northwest corner of Bayview Avenue and Pedersen Drive, D14-07-98
THAT Report PL98-019-051 respecting rezoning application D14-07-98 filed
for the St. John s Bay Land
corner of Bayview Avenue and Pedersen Drive be received as information;
and
THAT the application be scheduled for the March 26,1998 Public Planning
Meeting.
#103. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hogg
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
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CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
York Region re: Notice of Public Meeting
St. John’s Sideroad from Yonge Street to Woodbine Avenue
Towns of Aurora and Whitchurch-Stouffville
#104. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
York Region re: Report No. 3 of the Regional Chair
re: Establishment of a Regionally Integrated Transit System
#105. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora endorse the recommendation to
establish a Task Force to develop a Regional Integrated Transit
Implementation Plan as set out in York Region Report No. 3 of the Regional
Chair.
CARRIED
Town of Pickering re: Resolution regarding
a Request to Order an Environmental Assessment
of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station
#106. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Andrew James, Representative of the Partnership for Public Lands
re: Request Permission to use Council Chambers
#107. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor West
THAT permission be granted for Partnership for Public Lands to use the
Council Chambers at the Town Hall for a one hour slide show presentation;
and
THAT all applicable meeting room rental fees be waived.
WITHDRAWAL: The motion was withdrawn with the consent of the mover and
seconder.
#108. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the request be referred to Staff to work with the applicant to find a
suitable facility to conduct the presentation.
CARRIED
EMC Group Limited re: February 11, 1998 Council Meeting
and Report PL98-014-039 re: Objections to
Proposed Official Plan Amendments # 17 and 20
#109. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Morris
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THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
General Committee Meeting No. 03-98
Thursday, February 19, 1998
#110. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Report of the General Committee Meeting No. 03-98 be received
and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted with the
exception of Recommendation No. 2.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 03-98,
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1998 - RECOMMENDATION NO. 2
Club Link re: Proposed Development Aurora Golf and Country Club
#111. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the presentation be received as information; and
THAT Council be informed if a demolition permit is to be issued for the Club
House.
CARRIED
Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee Report No. 01-98
re: February 16, 1998 LACAC Committee Meeting
#112. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the Committee Record of the LACAC Meeting held on February 16,
1998 be received as information; and
THAT CHO Membership be renewed at a cost of $50.00.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
TR98-004-052 re: Council Remuneration and Expenses
#113. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Report TR98-004-052 regarding Council Remuneration and Expenses
be received as information.
CARRIED
CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Diane Scott, Chairperson, Wells Street Public School
Re: Traffic Concerns at Wells Street Public School
#114. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Traffic Safety
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Advisory Board; and
THAT Staff be directed to prepare a Report regarding the traffic concerns on
Wells Street for the consideration of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board.
CARRIED
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority re:
Initiative to Improve the Health and Quality of Lake Simcoe and its Watershed
#115. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
St. Andrews College re: Appreciation to Staff for Assistance
with MacPherson Hockey Tournament
#116. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the correspondence be received as information; and
THAT the Director of Leisure Services be requested to convey Council’s
appreciation to the Staff who assisted in this endeavour.
CARRIED
McCarthy Tetrault re: Ontario Municipal Board Hearing
OPA 55, Township of King, Section 34(11) Zoning Appeal by Clublink Corporation
#117. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Dr. G. W. Williams Secondary School Alumni Association
Re: 110 Year Reunion, May 29 and 30, 1998
#118. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT permission be granted to Dr. G. W. Williams Secondary School Alumni
Association to place a portable billboard sign on Wellington Street East in
front of A.B. Cox Motors to advertise the 110 Year Reunion on May 29 and
30, 1998; and
THAT all applicable sign permit fees be waived.
CARRIED
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Committee of Adjustment - Notices of Decisions
Application: B-02-98/D10-02-98 (O’Dwyer)
Application: B-03-98/D10-03-98 (Dical Investments Ltd.)
Application: B-04-98/D10-04-98 (Vita DiBlasi)
Application: B-05-98/D10-05-98 (Guy DiBlasi)
Application: A-60 & 61-97/D13-60 & 61-97 (Warburton)
Application: A-01 & 02-98/D13-01 & 02-98 (Arista Homes)
Application: A-03 & 04-98/D13-03 & 04-98 (Arista Homes)
Application: A-06-98/D13-06-98 (Badali)
Application: A-10 & 11-98/D13-10 & 11-98 (Fernbrook Homes)
Application: A-12-98/D13-12-98 (1148059 Ontario Inc.)
Application: A-13-98/D13-13-98 (Pettit)
#119. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
CONSIDERATION OF OTHER BUSINESS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN
GIVEN AT A PREVIOUS MEETING
Memo from Councillor Hinder re: Establishment of a
Community/Police Liaison Committee
#120. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
WHEREAS the Town of Aurora’s Strategic Plan fundamentally espouses key
values and goals which, together, strive to enrich the quality of life of the
people who live, work and play in our community;
AND WHEREAS encouraging and enhancing a strong partnership with our
York Regional Police which promotes mutual trust through understanding,
shared knowledge and involvement will complement our Strategic Plan
values and goals and lead to a meaningful common focus to maintain and
enhance community safety and residential and commercial security through
crime prevention programs;
AND WHEREAS formal partnerships have been forged with the police in
other communities through the creation of Community/Police Liaison
Committees (CPLCs);
AND WHEREAS successful CPLC initiatives have been the result of positive
interaction within memberships comprised of the police service, tenants rate
payers associations, the business community, schools, churches, service
clubs, social agencies, sports, arts and culture organizations, municipal
services and other contributing, inclusive groups;
AND WHEREAS successful CPLCs work together in identifying issues and
are proactive in community relations, crime prevention, communicating
initiatives and acting as a resource to both the police and the community;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Aurora formally and
respectfully requests that the York Regional Police in concert with our
municipality expeditiously initiate the official creation of a Town of Aurora
Community/Police Liaison Committee.
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS
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Council and Citizen Appointments to Business Development Committee
#121. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the following persons be appointed to the Business Development
Committee:
Council: Councillors West, Griffith, and Hartwell
Citizens: Geoffrey Dawe, Nigel Kean, Leonard Pitura, Eleonore
Rupprecht, Michele Varela, and James Whittaker
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
York Region re: Aurora’s Representation on Regional Council
#122. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
CO98-013-053 re: Potential Closure and Sale of Duggan Lane and
Delegation of Gary Templeton, Templeton-Lepek Limited
#123. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT Staff be directed to proceed with the closure and disposition of
Duggan Lane in accordance with the following parameters that appear to be
acceptable to adjoining landowners:
removal and restoration with a grass surface of the asphalt portion of the
roadway adjacent to Centre Street by Public Works Staff;
removal of the overhead street light fixture and street signs;
enactment of a Road Closure By-law which would also authorize the
conveyance of one half the road allowance to the adjoining owners
fronting on Wellington Street East, subject to a right of way for access
purposes in favour of the other adjoining owner, with the consideration to
be paid to the municipality to be on the basis of the costs incurred
(approximately $12,000 in total); and
retention of municipal and other public utility easements over the entire
portion of the road to be closed to ensure continued access to the above
and below ground services presently installed.
On a recorded vote, the motion was CARRIED
YEAS: 7 NAY: 2
VOTING YEA: Councillors Griffith, Hartwell, Healy, Hinder, McKenzie, West, and
Mayor Jones
VOTING NAY: Councillors Hogg and Morris
BY-LAWS
#124. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
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THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills
for First Reading:
3914-98.D Being a By-law to adopt
Official Plan Amendment No. 21
(Dr. J.D. LeGallais).
3916-98.T Being a By-law to designate a
multiple stop at the intersection of
Highland Gate, Timberline Trail and
Cranberry Lane.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
#125. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills
for Second Reading:
3916-98.T Being a By-law to designate a
multiple stop at the intersection of
Highland Gate, Timberline Trail and
Cranberry Lane.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
#126. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-
laws for Third Reading:
3984-98.L Being a By-law to authorize the
conveyance of land being a portion
of Block 168 on Registered Plan 65M-3069.
3898-98.L Being a By-law to authorize the
conveyance of land being Part of
Block 34 on Registered Plan 65M-2012.
3912-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Global Whey Products Inc.).
3915-98.T Being a By-law to dedicate certain
lands as public highways on Registered
Plan 65M-2976 forming part of Stone Road.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
#127. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-
laws for Third Reading:
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3916-98.T Being a By-law to designate a
multiple stop at the intersection of
Highland Gate, Timberline Trail and
Cranberry Lane.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
NOTICE OF MOTION
Councillor West provided a notice of motion regarding a change in the By-law to appoint a
Deputy Mayor.
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Hinder - Enquired when the proposed construction of sidewalks along
Wellington Street East between the railway and Bayview
Avenue are expected to proceed.
Councillor West - Asked Mayor Jones to enquire as to the Regional water
infrastructure and its potential allocation to the northern part of
York Region.
NEW BUSINESS
Town of Aurora Meeting Room Booking Policy re:
Waiving of Rental Fees
#128. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT review of the Town of Aurora Meeting Room Booking Policy be
referred to the Leisure Services Advisory Committee.
CARRIED
AJOURNMENT
#129. Moved by Councillor West
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR L. ALLISON, MUNICIPAL CLERK