MINUTES - Council - 19980408
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 12-98
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, April 8, 1998
8:00 p.m.
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 Planning,
Director of Building Administration, Director of Leisure
Services, Director of Public Works, Fire Chief,
Treasurer, Administrative Coordinator/Acting Deputy
Clerk, and Council/Committee Secretary.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Hartwell declared an interest in Report CO98-022-089 regarding Club Link
Properties – Vendors Offer to Purchase Former Aurora Highlands Golf Club Building by
virtue of his residence in the vicinity and as a former member of the Aurora Highland’s
Ratepayers Association Executive 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
#211. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein with the
addition of an In Camera labour relations matter.
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 08-98, Wednesday, March 11, 1998
Council Meeting No. 09-98, Wednesday, March 25, 1998
Special Council – Public Planning Meeting No. 10-98, Thursday, March 26, 1998
#212. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 08-98, 09-98 and 10-98 be
adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
M I N U T E S
SECTION “A” – CONSENT ITEMS
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CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Aurora March for Parks re: Request for Proclamation -
“March for Parks Weekend”, April 26, 1998 in the
Town of Aurora
THAT April 26, 1998 be proclaimed “March for Parks Weekend” in the
Town of Aurora.
Town of Markham re: Request for Proclamations -
“North Korean Famine Month”, April 1998 and
“Fast Day”, April 27, 1998 in the Town of Aurora
THAT the Month of April be proclaimed “North Korean Famine Month” and
that April 27, 1998 be proclaimed “Fast Day” in the Town of Aurora.
The Salvation Army re: Request for Proclamation -
“Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal Month”, May 1998 in the
Town of Aurora
THAT the month of May 1998 be proclaimed “Salvation Army Red Shield
Appeal Month” in the Town of Aurora; and
THAT The Salvation Army’s flag be flown during the month of May at the
Town Hall.
The Writers’ Development Trust re: Request for Proclamation
- “Canada Book Day”, April 23, 1998 in the Town of Aurora
THAT April 23, 1998 be proclaimed “Canada Book Day” in the Town of
Aurora.
Jeanette Wooder, Resident re: Request Permission
for Street Party on Walton Drive, May 17, 1998
THAT permission be granted to the residents of Walton Drive to close off
Walton Drive north from the intersection of Walton Drive and Batson Drive
to the intersection of Walton Drive and Avondale Crescent from 12:00 p.m.
to 12:00 a.m. for a street party on May 17, 1998 (rain date: May 18, 1998);
THAT the residents notify the Aurora Public Works Department regarding
the provision of barricades to close off the street if necessary; and
THAT the residents notify the Aurora Fire Department, York Region Police
and York County Hospital Ambulance Services and all residents on the
said street of this event.
Canadian Red Cross Society re: Request Permission
to Sell Red Cross Lottery Tickets in the Town of Aurora
THAT permission be granted to The Canadian Red Cross Society to sell
Red Cross Lottery Tickets in the Town of Aurora.
ClubLink Properties Limited re: Deflation and Storage of
Tennis Bubble – Aurora Golf Club
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
STAFF REPORTS
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BA98-006-087 - By-law 3932-98.F Schedule of Fees
to the Building By-law 3487-93
THAT Council provide three readings to Bill 3932-98.F, a by-law to provide
a schedule of fees to the Building By-law 3487-93.
PL98-036-088 - Proposed Site Plan Amendment Application
Sundial Homes (Mosaics) Limited, Part of Lots 76 & 77
Concession 1 WYS, Part 1, Plan 65R-18443
Mosaics Drive/Murray Drive, D11-09-97
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Site Plan
Amendment Agreement with Sundial Homes (Mosaics) Limited and the
Town of Aurora reflecting changes made to the storm water management
system to be constructed for the lands.
#213. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
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
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Minister of Transportation re: Municipal Capital and
Operating Restructuring Fund (MCORF)
#214. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
AMO For Your Information re: Finance Minister Announces
Property Assessment Corporation Board
#215. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
AMO Policy Summary re: Municipal Priorities in
Electricity Restructuring
#216. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to Aurora Hydro.
CARRIED
SECTION “B” – MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
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AMO Policy Summary re: AMO’s Response to the
Recycling Council of Ontario’s (RCO) Recycling Roles
and Responsibilities Draft Consultation Paper
#217. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora endorse AMO’s response to the
Recycling Council of Ontario’s Draft Consultation Paper on Recycling
Roles and Responsibilities as set out in their Policy Summary dated April
3, 1998.
CARRIED
Wells Street School Supporters re: Request to Close
Wells Street in front of Wells Street Public School on
Friday, May 1, 1998 for the School’s Annual Family Dance and
Request to use the Bandshell Area of the Town Park for the Dance
#218. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT permission be granted to close off Wells Street in front of Wells
Street Public School from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on May 1, 1997 for the
School’s Annual Family Dance;
THAT permission be granted to hold the dance at the bandshell area of
the Town Park;
THAT Wells Street School Supporters notify the Aurora Public Works
Department regarding the provision of barricades to close off the street if
necessary; and
THAT Wells Street School Supporters notify the Aurora Fire Department,
York Region Police and York County Hospital Ambulance Services and all
residents on the said street of this event.
CARRIED
Recycling Council of Ontario re: Participation in
Waste Reduction Week ‘98
#219. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT November 2 to 8, 1998 be declared “Waste Reduction Week” in
the Town of Aurora; and
THAT a Waste Reduction Week Coordinator be appointed to act as a
liaison with the Recycling Council of Ontario.
CARRIED
York Region Board of Education re: Representation
on the Traffic Safety Advisory Board
#220. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT correspondence be received; and
THAT Jane Ross be appointed to the Traffic Safety Advisory Board.
CARRIED
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
General Committee Report No. 05-98
Thursday, April 2, 1998
#221. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Report of the General Committee Meeting No. 05-98 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
CO98-022- 089 - Club Link Properties – Vendors Offer to
Purchase Former Aurora Highlands Golf Club Building
#222. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the correspondence from Club Link Properties Limited enclosing a
Vendor’s Offer to Purchase the Aurora Health Club be received;
THAT Club Link Properties be advised that Council intends to take no
further action with respect to the acquisition of the facility for municipal
purposes;
THAT Club Link be encouraged to work with other members of the
community who may wish to pursue acquisition of the facility;
THAT the resolution of Council passed March 11, 1998 requesting Club
Link meet with the Town with respect to the need for a recreation centre
for the people of the Town in the vicinity of the present Aurora Highlands
Golf and Country Club be reaffirmed, and staff provide an additional report
to Council outlining the results of those discussions.
CARRIED
Councillor Hartwell having previously declared an interest in this Report, did not take
part in the vote called for in this regard.
PL98-034-090 - Proposed Site Plan Agreements and
Removal of the (H) Holding Prefix, Grindelwald Developments Limited
Blocks 1 to 9 inclusive, Registered Plan 65M-3223
Formerly Block 3, Registered Plan 65M-3014
D11-25-97 & D14-23-97
#223. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Site Plan
Agreement with Grindelwald Developments Limited and the Town of
Aurora for the construction of an 82 unit rowhouse development on Blocks
1 to 9, Registered Plan 65M-3223; and
THAT subject to the approval of the above noted Site Plan Agreement,
Council give first, second and third reading at this meeting to Bill 3929-
98.D to remove the Holding (H) prefix from the subject lands.
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CARRIED
PL98-035-091 - Proposed Site Plan Agreements and
Removal of the (H) Holding Prefix, Grindelwald Developments Limited
Blocks 10 and 11, Registered Plan 65M-3223
Formerly Block 1, Registered Plan 65M-3014
D11-26-97 & D14-22-97
#224. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Site Plan
Agreement with Grindelwald Developments Limited and the Town of
Aurora for the construction of a 20 unit rowhouse development on Blocks
10 and 11, Registered Plan 65M-3223; and
THAT subject to the approval of the above noted Site Plan Agreement,
Council give first, second and third reading at this meeting to Bill 3928-
98.D to remove the Holding (H) prefix from the subject lands.
CARRIED
CONSIDERATION OF OTHER BUSINESS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN
GIVEN AT A PREVIOUS MEETING
Memorandum from Councillor Hartwell re: Notice of Motion
- Carbon Monoxide Alarm By-law
#225. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
WHEREAS in 1996 the Aurora Fire Department responded to 24
occurrences of confirmed abnormal levels of carbon monoxide and in
1997, 27 calls made for the same reason;
AND WHEREAS in 1998 there have been a number of reported
incidences in the Town of Aurora where residents were protected from the
effects of high levels of carbon monoxide by the presence of detectors;
AND WHEREAS deadly carbon monoxide vapours may occur in
residences with any type of fuel burning device including furnaces,
fireplaces, hot water heaters, space heaters and propane refrigerators;
AND WHEREAS with respect to all existing dwelling units under the
authority contained in the standards for maintenance and occupancy
provisions of the Planning Act, Section 31(3) of the Planning Act provides
that where an official plan that includes provisions relating to property
conditions is in effect in a local municipality, the Council of the municipality
may pass a By-law, for prescribing standards for the maintenance and
occupancy of property within the municipality or within any defined area or
areas and for prohibiting the occupancy or use of such property that does
not conform with the standards;
AND WHEREAS although it is evident from visits conducted by Fire
Prevention Officers that the number of carbon monoxide detectors has
increased significantly in the Town of Aurora, there are still many homes
and workplaces where detectors have not been installed;
AND WHEREAS the intent of the proposed By-law would be to inform the
public about the safety of carbon monoxide detectors and the dangers of
undetected levels, and to take necessary action when necessary;
AND WHEREAS it is expected that once residents are aware that the
installation of carbon monoxide detectors is considered by the Council of
the Town of Aurora and the Fire Department to be an important safety
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matter, the majority of residents will agree that the modest cost of
purchasing detectors is insignificant compared to the benefits of installing
the device, and they will therefore voluntarily comply with the By-law;
AND WHEREAS the quality of carbon monoxide detectors has improved
in recent years resulting in fewer false alarms for Fire Department
response;
AND WHEREAS the City of Toronto has adopted a By-law to prescribe
maintenance and occupancy standards for dwelling units with respect to
carbon monoxide detectors; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff be directed to prepare a
Report including enforcement options and a Bill for Council’s consideration
on the matter.
CARRIED
BY-LAWS
#226. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for First Reading:
3928-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78
(Grindelwald Developments Limited
Blocks 10 &11, Plan 65M-3223).
3929-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78
(Grindelwald Developments Limited
Blocks 1 to 9, Plan 65M-3223).
3930-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (St. John’s Bay
Land Company Ltd.).
3931-98.T Being a By-law to temporarily close a
portion of Yonge Street within the
Town of Aurora for the 1998
Street Sale.
3932-98.F Being a By-law to provide a Schedule
of Fees to the Building By-law 3487-93.
3933-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (St. Andrews Golf Club).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
#227. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bill for First Reading:
3925-98.C Being a By-law to amend By-law
3737-96.C as amended, a By-law
to govern the procedures of the
of the Council of the Town of
Aurora and its Committees and
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Boards (Appointment of Deputy Mayor).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
#228. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for Second Reading:
3928-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78
(Grindelwald Developments Limited
Blocks 10 &11, Plan 65M-3223).
3929-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78
(Grindelwald Developments Limited
Blocks 1 to 9, Plan 65M-3223).
3930-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (St. John’s Bay
Land Company Ltd.).
3931-98.T Being a By-law to temporarily close a
portion of Yonge Street within the
Town of Aurora for the 1998
Street Sale.
3932-98.F Being a By-law to provide a Schedule
of Fees to the Building By-law 3487-93.
3933-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (St. Andrews Golf Club).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
#229. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bill for Second Reading:
3925-98.C Being a By-law to amend By-law
3737-96.C as amended, a By-law
to govern the procedures of the
of the Council of the Town of
Aurora and its Committees and
Boards (Appointment of Deputy Mayor).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
#230. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bill for Third Reading:
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3927-98.D Being a By-law to adopt Official
Plan Amendment No. 22
(Bayview Business Park – Bayview
Wellington Phase III).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
#231. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for Third Reading:
3928-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78
(Grindelwald Developments Limited
Blocks 10 &11, Plan 65M-3223).
3929-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78
(Grindelwald Developments Limited
Blocks 1 to 9, Plan 65M-3223).
3932-98.F Being a By-law to provide a Schedule
of Fees to the Building By-law 3487-93.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Hogg - Enquired about the status of the request for the
exemption from the Town’s Noise By-law for the Aurora
Gardens Subdivision.
Councillor Hinder - Advised that an Information Session for the Community/
Police Liaison Committee would be held on April 16, 1998
and asked that public awareness be facilitated for this new
initiative.
Mayor Jones - Wished the participants good luck in the upcoming
Boston Marathon Race.
Councillor Hartwell - Advised that there are a number of booths available
for the Annual Street Sale to be held on June 7, 1998
and that interested vendors should contact the Chamber of
Commerce.
Councillor West - Enquired whether the first floor of the building formerly
occupied by Home Hardware is being used for
commercial purposes.
NEW BUSINESS
By-law 3925-98.C Being a By-law to amend By-law
3737-96.C as amended, a By-law of the Council of the Town of
Aurora and its Committees and Boards (Appointment of Deputy Mayor)
#232. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor West
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THAT third reading consideration of Bill 3925-98.C be referred to the
General Committee.
CARRIED
In Camera – Labour Relations Matter
#233. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT this Council proceed In Camera to address a labour relations
matter.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#234. Moved by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Meeting be adjourned at 8:59 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR L. ALLISON, MUNICIPAL CLERK