MINUTES - Council - 19980211
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL
MEETING NO. 05-98
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, February 11, 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 Leisure Services, 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
#62. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein with the addition of
requests for delegations from EMC Group Limited, Bayview Wellington North Inc.,
Southdown, Fairmont Property Corporation, Brutto Consulting, and Malone Given
Parsons Ltd., and correspondence from Bousfield, Dale-Harris, Cutler & Smith Inc.
regarding Report PL98-014-039 – Objections to Proposed Official Plan
Amendments #17 and 20.
CARRIED
#63. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the delegates be permitted a 6 minute time limit in making their
presentations.
DEFEATED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 01-98, January 14, 1998
Special Council – Public Planning Meeting No. 02-98, January 28, 1998
Council Meeting No. 03-98, January 28, 1998
#64. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 01-98, 02-98 and 03-98 be adopted as
printed and circulated.
CARRIED
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DELEGATIONS
EMC Group Limited re: PL98-014-039 - Objections to Proposed
Official Plan Amendments # 17 and 20
Mr. David Drake spoke on behalf of Minoo’s 100 Investment Inc. who is the owner of
approximately 100 acres on the west side of Leslie Street north of Wellington Street East. Mr.
Drake indicated that in his opinion, Official Plan Amendment No. 17 is not far reaching enough
in its scope in terms of servicing. Mr. Drake asked that the urban boundary be extended to
include the lands in the north east area, and that his client be allowed to participate in the
Secondary Plan for the 2b area.
#65. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with Report PL98-
014-039.
CARRIED
Bayview Wellington North Inc. re: PL98-014-039 - Objections to
Proposed Official Plan Amendments # 17 and 20
Mr. Celeste Iacobelli and Mr. Roger Beaman spoke on behalf of their client Bayveiw
Wellington North Inc. regarding Council’s decision not to redesignate lands west of Bayview
Avenue and north of the current Bayview Wellington development from the present industrial
to residential. Mr. Iacobelli indicated that the industrial designation is not compatible and
conducive with their present residential development to the south of the lands. Mr. Beaman
advised that unless the Town changes its position on redesignating the Bayview Wellington
lands, his client had issued instructions to appeal the various applications that it had previously
to the Ontario Municipal Board. However, he stated that their client remains open to dialogue
in this regard.
#66. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with Report PL98-
014-039.
CARRIED
Southdown re: re: PL98-014-039 - Objections to Proposed
Official Plan Amendments # 17 and 20
Mr. Michael Wren spoke on behalf of Southdown, a member of the Northeast Aurora Land
Owners Group. Council was advised that Southdown has land holdings of 100 acres located
on St. John’s Sideroad. He indicated that they are in support of the first recommendation
contained in Staff Report PL98-014-039, and further asked that they be given an opportunity to
participate in the 2b Area Secondary Plan process.
#67. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Mckenzie
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with Report PL98-
014-039.
CARRIED
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Fairmont Property Corporation re: PL98-014-039 - Objections to
Proposed Official Plan Amendments # 17 and 20
Mr. John Emery spoke on behalf of Quaker’s Lundy Farms Ltd. and the McLeod’s who own
land on the north and south side of St. John’s Sideroad. He suggested that a comprehensive
plan for the entire north east area incorporating the 2b Area Secondary Plan should be
conducted. Mr. Emery indicated that the landowners expressed their willingness to work with
the Town in this regard.
#68. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with Report PL98-
014-039.
CARRIED
Brutto Consulting re: PL98-014-039 - Objections to Proposed
Official Plan Amendments # 17 and 20
Mr. Claudio Brutto spoke on behalf of the Northeast Aurora Landowners Group. He expressed
his clients’ collective support for the first recommendation contained in Staff Report PL98-014-
039, and encouraged Council and Staff to work with the Region of York to produce a better
Regional Official Plan. Mr. Brutto advised that he appreciated the invitation to work with Staff
and Council on the 2b Area Secondary Plan.
Mr. Brutto then spoke on behalf of his client for the Burnett property regarding Official Plan
Amendment No. 17. He advised that he would continue to participate in the 2b Area
Secondary Plan on his client’s behalf.
#69. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with Report PL98-
014-039.
CARRIED
Malone Given Parsons Ltd. re: PL98-014-039 - Objections to
Proposed Official Plan Amendments # 17 and 20
Mr. Donald Given, a representative of Magna advised that his client supported the
recommendations contained in Staff Report PL98-014-039. He expressed concerns regarding
the potential Ontario Municipal Board hearing as a result of the objections by Bayview
Wellington in respect of OPA #17 and OPA #20, and offered their assistance to work with Staff
to resolve these issues. Mr. Given indicated that his client would like to proceed with the 2b
Area Secondary Planning process as recommended by staff.
#70. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with Report PL98-
014-039.
CARRIED
#71. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT Report PL98-014-039 and the comments of the delegations be brought
forward for consideration after Section “A” – Consent Items of the Agenda.
CARRIED
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SECTION "A" – CONSENT ITEMS
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Correspondence from the Director of Corporate Services
re: 1997 Municipal Elections, Notice of Default
Filing of Financial Statement, Auditor’s Report, or Payment of Surplus
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York Region, Finance and Administration Committee re:
Clause No. 3, Report No. 1 – “Tax Ratio Setting Responsibility”
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York Region re: Parking on Regional Roads, Night Time and
Snow Removal Operations
THAT the Region of York be advised that the Town of Aurora has no objection
to the amendments to the Regional Parking By-law which would prohibit parking
on Regional roads between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. between November 1st and
April 15th that would create an offence related to parking which interferes with
snow removal or the establishing of a fine for these offences at $50.00.
Bell Canada re: Expansion of Toll-Free Local Calling to
Richmond Hill and Thornhill
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation re:
Spring 1998 Home Lottery, February 25, 1998
THAT permission be granted for lottery tickets to be sold at the specified location
in the Town of Aurora.
The Salvation Army, Newmarket Corps re: Letter of Appreciation
for Participation in the Christmas Campaign in Aurora
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The York Region Children’s Chorus Parents Association
re: Request for Financial Support for the Choir
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Leisure Services for
consideration with 1998 grant requests.
Newmarket and District Association for Community Living
Re: Request for Proclamation – “Community Living Week”,
February 16 to 21, 1998
THAT February 16 to 21, 1998 be proclaimed “Community Living Week” in the
Town of Aurora.
Ada Johnson, Resident re: Appreciation for Road Reconstruction
Service
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THAT the correspondence be received as information.
STAFF REPORTS
CO98-006-032 - Release of Option to Purchase
Part of Lot 103, Registered Plan 246, Torcan Chemical Ltd.
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents
to release the Option to Purchase respecting Part Lot 103, Plan 246.
CO98-009-033 - Partial Release of Easement
Part of Lot 80, Registered Plan 65M-3012 (467 Stone Road)
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a partial release of
easement to reduce the existing storm sewer easement over Part of Lot 80,
Registered Plan 65M-3012.
CO98-011-034 - Dedication of Lands as Public Highway
forming part of McDonald Drive
THAT Bill 3913-98.T to dedicate lands as public highway forming part of
McDonald Drive be provided first and second reading with third reading to be
held pending receipt of the water and sewer connection fees identified by Public
Works.
FI98-005-035 - Fire Communications Agreement
Town of Newmarket
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the renewal of the Fire
Communications Agreement with the Town of Newmarket, at a cost of $1.35 per
capita for the calendar year 1998.
PL98-013-036 - Site Plan Application and
Removal of the (H) Holding Prefix
Arista Homes (Aurora) Inc.
Block 96 and 104, Registered Plan 65M-3073
Mugford Road D11-01-97, D11-02-97, D14-18-96, D14-20-96
THAT 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 a 16 unit rowhouse development on Block 96, and an 18 unit
rowhouse development on Block 104, Registered Plan 65M-3073; and
THAT subject to the approval of the above noted Site Plan Agreements, Council
give third reading at this meeting to Bill 3818-97.D and Bill 3838-97.D to remove
the Holding (H) prefix from the subject lands.
#72. Moved by Councillor Healy 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
STAFF REPORTS
PL98-014-039 – Objections to Proposed Official Plan Amendments
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#17 and 20 and Delegations of EMC Group Limited, Bayview Wellington
North Inc., Southdown, Fairmont Property Corporation, Brutto Consulting
Malone Given Parsons Ltd., and Correspondence from Bousfield, Dale-Harris,
Cutler & Smith Inc.
#73. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Region of York be advised that the Town of Aurora has no objection to
the Commissioner of Planning initiating a study of the Regional Official Plan with
respect to the amount of land that will be required for Urban purposes within the
2021 planning horizon of the Regional Official Plan, or to the 2026 planning horizon
given the recent release of the 1996 census data and the upcoming 5 year review of
the Regional Official Plan.
CARRIED
THAT the Region of York be advised that the Town of Aurora will continue to be
responsible for detailed planning within the Town, through Secondary Plans
undertaken and prepared within the context of OPA # 17.
CARRIED
THAT Staff be instructed to continue the current Secondary Planning for the 2b area
based on a 20 year, 2016 planning horizon in accordance with the direction set out
in OPA # 17 and reinforced through an extensive public consultation process.
CARRIED
THAT the intent as set out in OPA # 17, to review the need to extend the urban
boundary in 2001 be affirmed, and further that such review, when it is carried out,
be the subject of extensive public consultation in the same manner as the original
Growth Management Study.
CARRIED
THAT Staff be instructed to retain legal counsel to provide support in the event that
OPA’s 17 and 20 are appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board.
CARRIED
At 9:40 p.m. Council recessed and at 9:43 p.m. the Mayor reconvened the Meeting.
SECTION "B" – MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
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CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Memorandum from Mayor Jones re:
AMO Special Meeting Resolutions
#74. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora endorse the resolutions from AMO.
CARRIED
THAT Mr. Frank Klees, M.P.P. be invited to a Council Meeting to discuss the
concerns of Council regarding the financial information on the transferred services
released by the Province of Ontario to municipalities on December 12, 1997.
CARRIED
District Municipality of Muskoka re: Request for
Support of Resolution – AMO Negotiations with
the Province
#75. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Town of Pickering re: Resolution – Downloading from the Province
#76. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Minister of Community and Social Services re:
Government’s Reform of Ontario’s Welfare System
#77. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Memorandum from Mayor Jones re: Council/Management
Team Off-Site Meeting, March 6, 7 and 8, 1998
#78. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the agenda for the Council/Management Team Off-Site Meeting be endorsed.
CARRIED
Tree Canada Foundation re: Defer of Payment of Town
of Aurora Financial Award as a 1998 Green Streets
Canada Community until after April 1, 1999
#79. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hinder
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THAT the Town of Aurora endorse the request of Tree Canada Foundation to defer
the payment of Aurora Financial Award as a 1998 Green Streets Canada
Community until after April 1, 1999.
CARRIED
Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation re:
Request to Participate in Volunteer Recognition Programs
- “The Ontario Medal for Yonge Volunteers”, “The Outstanding
Achievement Award for Voluntarism in Ontario”, and “The
Ontario Volunteer Service Awards”
#80. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Leisure Services.
CARRIED
Township of Hagarty and Richards re: Request for
Support of Resolution – Deposit and Refund System
for Recyclable Containers
#81. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Town of Richmond Hill re: Challenge to Municipalities -
Ice Storm
#82. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Township of Elizabethtown re: Request for Donations
to the “Elizabethtown Disaster Relief Fund”
#83. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Resident re: Suggestions for Making the Bus Stop at
at the Go Station Safer
#84. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Public Works; and
THAT Aurora Transit drivers be instructed to maintain the advertised schedule by
waiting at designated bus stops.
CARRIED
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
General Committee Meeting No. 02-98, February 5, 1998
#85. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Report of the General Committee Meeting No. 02-98 be received and the
recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted with the exception of
Recommendation Nos. 11 and 13.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 02-98,
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1998 - RECOMMENDATION NO. 13
York Region, Health and Social Services Committee
re: Clause No. 4, Report No. 1 -
Proposed Regional Smoke-Free By-law, and
Anthony Blue re: Figures regarding Smoking Epidemic
and Proposed York Regional Smoking By-law
#86. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT a Smoking By-law Review Ad Hoc Committee be established in the Town of
Aurora;
THAT Councillors West, Hartwell and Morris be appointed to the Smoking By-law
Review Ad Hoc Committee; and
THAT an advertisement be placed in the local newspaper inviting interested parties
to present their views to the Smoking By-law Review Ad Hoc Committee prior to the
Town taking a position on this matter.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 02-98,
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1998 - RECOMMENDATION NO. 11
PW98-009-029 re: Paid Duty Radar Enforcement
#87. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Report PW98-009-029 regarding the implementation of Paid Duty radar
enforcement of vehicular traffic be received for information; and
THAT Staff be directed to proceed in advance of 1998 budget deliberations with the
same level of Paid Duty radar enforcement service that took place in the last quarter
of 1997.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
CL98-004-037 - Division and Transfer of Land to Adjoining
Homeowners, Block A, Plan M-1582
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#88. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Clerk be authorized to introduce a Bill to convey the subject lands; and
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the documents necessary to
transfer the lands to the adjoining property owners.
CARRIED
CL98-010-038 - Execution of Community Placement Agency
Agreement Regional Municipality of York - Ontario Works Program
#89. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Community Placement
Agency Agreement dated the 11th day of February 1998 between the Regional
Municipality of York and the Corporation of the Town of Aurora outlining the
parameters for the Town’s participation in the Ontario Works Program.
CARRIED
CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
York Region, Transportation and Works Committee re:
Pedestrian Crossings, Regional Roads
#90. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Ontario Water Works Association re: Request for Proclamation
- “Drinking Water Awareness Week”, May 3-10, 1998
#91. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT May 3 to 10, 1998 be proclaimed “Drinking Water Awareness Week” in the
Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
BY-LAWS
#92. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills for
First Reading:
3912-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
2213-78 (Global Whey Products Inc.) .
3913-98.T Being a By-law to dedicate certain
lands as public highways on
Reference Plan 65R-19941
forming part of McDonald Drive.
3915-98.T Being a By-law to dedicate certain
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lands as public highways on
Reference Plan 65M-2976
forming part of Stone Road.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
#93. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills for
Second Reading:
3912-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
2213-78 (Global Whey Products Inc.).
3913-98.T Being a By-law to dedicate certain
lands as public highways on
Reference Plan 65R-19941
Forming part of McDonald Drive.
3915-98.T Being a By-law to dedicate certain
lands as public highways on
Reference Plan 65M-2976
forming part of Stone Road.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
#94. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws for
Third Reading:
3818-97.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Arista Homes).
3838-97.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Arista Homes).
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 Board.
ERRATUM
3910-98.C Being a By-law to appoint members
to the Property Standards Committee.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
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CARRIED
NOTICE OF MOTION
Councillor Hinder gave Notice of Motion for the February 25, 1998 Council Meeting regarding a
request to the Acting Chief of Police for the creation of a Town of Aurora Community/Police
Services Liaison Committee.
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Griffith - Enquired whether Staff could look at making the hill used for
tobogganing at the rear of the Aurora Family Leisure Complex
safer for children.
Councillor Hartwell - On behalf of Council, congratulated Mayor Jones on his
upcoming marriage.
NEW BUSINESS
Informal Discussions re: Club Link Proposed Development
Aurora Golf and Country Club
The Direction of Planning advised that a development application by Club Link is pending and
indicated that the applicant would be making a presentation at the General Committee Meeting
on February 19, 1998 at 7:00 p.m.
Region of York re: Reconstruction of St. John’s Sideroad
Mayor Jones advised that the Region of York would be making a presentation regarding the
reconstruction of St. John’s Sideroad at the February 25, 1998 Council Meeting.
IN CAMERA
Labour Relations Matter
#95. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT this Council proceed In Camera in order to address a labour relations matter.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#96. Moved by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR L. ALLISON, MUNICIPAL CLERK