MINUTES - Council - 19980909TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 30-98
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, September 9, 1998
7:30 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/Acting Director of
Public Works, Director of Leisure Services, Fire Chief,
Treasurer, Administrative Coordinator/Acting Deputy
Clerk, Senior Planner, and Council/Committee
Secretary.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Mayor Jones declared an interest in certain aspects of Report PL98-096-210 regarding
the Planning Application Status List relating to 610645 Ontario Ltd. (Timberlane Tennis
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
#575. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein with the
addition of delegation requests from Marshall Macklin Monaghan
regarding Report PL98-095-214 re: Site Plan Application, Fernbrook
Homes (Stonebridge) Limited, and Malone Given Parsons Ltd. regarding
Report PL98-091-213 re: Ontario Heritage Foundation Public Information
Meeting.
CARRIED
PRESENTATIONS
Councillor Griffith re: Business Award Plaque to
the Caruso Family on behalf of the
Business Development Committee
Councillor Griffith informed Council that the Caruso family owned and operated Mary’s
Flower Shop and Mary’s Fruit Store in the downtown Aurora for over 80 years. Mayor
Jones on behalf of the Business Development Committee presented the Caruso family
with a plaque to recognize their retail service in the downtown core community.
ERRATUM
M I N U T E S
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Marion Baggett on behalf of Preceptor Beta Kappa Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi
re: Donation to the Wiles Court/Murray Drive Parkette
Ms. Marion Baggett, Service Chairperson, Preceptor Beta Kappa Chapter, Beta Sigma
Phi presented a cheque in the amount of $500 to Mayor Jones and the Director of
Leisure Services for the installation of two benches for the Wiles Court/Murray Drive
parkette. She advised that the benches would provide a welcomed pedestrian reststop
especially for the residents of the nearby retirement home. Ms. Baggett expressed
appreciation to Town staff for their assistance in restoring the benches and planting
trees in the parkette. She requested that the large painted Beta Sigma Phi wording be
replaced with smaller plaques as originally agreed. Mayor Jones on behalf of the Town
thanked Beta Sigma Phi for their ongoing support in the community.
DELEGATIONS
Jamie Bennett, Marshall Macklin Monaghan Limited
re: PL98-095-214 – Site Plan Application, Bayview Vandorf Subdivision
Fernbrook Homes (Stonebridge) Limited, South west corner of Bayview Avenue
and Vandorf Sideroad; D11-03-98
Mr. Jamie Bennett, planning consultant, on behalf of Fernbrook Homes (Stonebridge)
Limited advised Council that the purpose of the Site Plan Agreement to permit the
development for the access road and bridge portion of the Fernbrook project is to
facilitate construction of the work prior to September 30, 1998, which is the latest date
for agency approval of construction within the watercourse. He advised that the
requirement for registration of the Phase III M-Plan would negate the possibility of the
bridge construction this season which would negatively impact Fernbrook’s construction
schedule. Mr. Bennett requested Council approval of the staff recommendation as set
out in Report PL98-095-214 that was tabled this evening, with the deletion of the
requirement for registration of the Phase III M-Plan on title to the property. He thanked
staff for their effort in advancing the development plans.
#576. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with
Report PL98-095-214.
CARRIED
Richard Harrison, Malone Given Parsons Ltd. re:
PL98-091-213 – Ontario Heritage Foundation- Public Information Meeting
Mr. Harrison, consultant for The Ontario Heritage Foundation advised Council that the
Foundation became owner of the Anne Bartly Smith property in 1992. He provided an
overview of the property located northeast of Bloomington Sideroad and Bathurst Street
and explained the nature of the preliminary land dedication boundary. He indicated that
the Foundation is proposing to convey the most southerly lands on the site to the Town
as open space with a conservation easement registered against the title, under a
Parkland Heritage Agreement, and the lands to the north would be sold. Mr. Harrison
informed Council that a public meeting/open house would be held with the residents of
the neighbourhood on October 7, 1998 at the Highview Public School to informally
present their plans for the property. Mr. Harrison advised that they would bring the
matter back to Council once they had their meeting with the neighbourhood.
#577. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate be received as information and
referred for consideration with Report PL98-091-213.
CARRIED
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CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
AMO Alert re: Provincial Announcement on Payments
in Lieu of Taxes and Federal Consultation on Payments
in Lieu of Taxes
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York Region re: Region of York Development Charge
By-law No. DC-3-98-77
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York Region re: Lake Simcoe Water Treatment Facility
Class Environmental Assessment – Notice of Completion
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ministry of Natural Resources re: Distribution of
Rabies Vaccine Baits, September 21 to October 2, 1998
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
City of Toronto, Works and Utilities Committee re:
Clause No. 3, Report No. 7 –
“Corporate Voluntary Challenge and By-law to
Prohibit the Burning of Used Motor Oil”
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Township of King re: Notice of Public Meeting concerning
a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for Lands located
south of Wellington Street West between Bathurst Street
and Dufferin Street
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Weir & Foulds re: Appeal under the Planning Act to
Town of Aurora Official Plan Amendment No. 17 by
Shell Canada Products Limited for lands located
southeast corner of Leslie Street and Wellington Street
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Anji Holloway re: Request for Stop Signs at Temperance Street
and Kennedy Street
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Traffic Safety
Advisory Board.
Demonna Newnham and Albert Ross re:
Letter of Appreciation in Solving Driveway Problem
THAT the correspondence be received and that Council’s appreciation be
extended to the Staff.
STAFF REPORTS
CO98-053-205 - Proposed Purchase of Part of Block 48
SECTION “A” – CONSENT ITEMS
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Registered Plan 65M-3220 (Aurora Gardens Subdivision)
THAT Council authorize the conveyance of portions of Block 48, Plan
65M-3220 to the adjoining owners for a purchase price of $19.73 per
square metre, plus survey and legal costs, subject to the required land
sale notice being advertised in the local newspaper for two weeks and no
adverse comments being received thereafter and subject to the
satisfaction of Public Works that the developer has completed all required
works and stabilized the lands;
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.
PL98-092-207 - Release for Registration of Phase III
Part of Lots 74 and 75, Concession 1, E.Y.S.
Bayview Vandorf Subdivision
Fernbrook Homes (Stonebridge) Limited
South west corner of Bayview Avenue and Vandorf Sideroad
D12-90054
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Subdivision
Agreement dated November 1, 1996 as revised September 9, 1998
between the Town of Aurora and Fernbrook Homes (Stonebridge) Limited,
with respect to the lands, as defined within the Agreement, contained
within Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-90054(R) subject to the provision of
financial payments and securities, as described in Schedules “F” and “H”;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all documents
necessary to effect the transfer of certain lands, reserves, and easements
at the developers expense, as described in Schedule “G” of the
Agreement, in particular providing an R-plan for an easement for access
and sewers; and
THAT upon execution of the Subdivision Agreement, Council allocate the
servicing capacity necessary to provide water and sanitary sewers to
Phase III of the development which is 100 units of the 173 total dwelling
units.
PL98-093-208 - Site Plan Application
Tennex Systems Inc., 36 Industry Street
Lot 9, Registered Plan 535; D11-27-88
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Site Plan
Agreement with Tennex Systems Inc. to permit the construction of an
industrial addition comprising approximately 197 square metres (2121
sq.ft.) for lands municipally known as 36 Industry Street.
PL98-094-209 - Proposed Official Plan Amendment
Old Park Holdings Limited, Part of Lot 80, Concession 1, E.Y.S.
Southwest of Wellington Street and Bayview Avenue
D09-04-98
THAT Council give third reading to Bill 3978-98.D being a by-law to adopt
Official Plan Amendment No. 26.
#578. 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.
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CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Ministry of Finance, News Release re:
Province Announces Benefits to Municipal Partners
#579. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
AMO Alert re: Finance Minister Addresses AMO Conference
#580. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
CO98-052-211 - Advance Funding Program Update
Ontario Lottery Corporation
#581. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Report CO98-052-211 regarding the update for the Advance
Funding Program provided by the province under the Ontario Lottery
Corporation be received as information;
THAT Staff solicit applications for the Advance Funding Program from
local charities and non-profit organizations, clarifying the program details
and eligibility and that applications be considered by Council prior to
March 31, 1999;
THAT Staff liaise with the other area municipalities in York Region
regarding the provincial guidelines that have been published for the
municipalities to follow when determining advance funding of
organizations including local criteria to be developed in order that program
funds may be allocated in a consistent manner in York Region; and
THAT Staff be directed to prepare the roster of local charities to share in
the advance funding and that a further report be submitted for Council's
consideration based on the applications received and eligibility for a
determination as to the program funding allocation, and that the roster be
developed based primarily on local needs and priorities.
CARRIED
PW98 -025-212 - Allocation of Funds to Resurfacing Program
#582. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council approve the allocation of available surplus funds from the
1998 Capital Roads budget to a program for resurfacing various streets;
THAT staff be authorized to obtain invitational bids for the resurfacing
works; and
SECTION “B” – MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
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THAT notwithstanding the Purchasing Policy, upon a review by the
Director of Public Works, the Contract be awarded to the lowest
acceptable bidder.
CARRIED
PL98-091-213 - Ontario Heritage Foundation
Public Information Meeting and Delegation of
Richard Harrison, Malone Given Parsons Ltd.
#583. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Report PL98-091-213 respecting the upcoming public information
meeting being held by the Ontario Heritage Foundation on the future of
their lands in Part of Lots 72 and 73, Con I, W.Y.S. be received as
information.
CARRIED
PL98-095-214 - Site Plan Application
Part of Lots 74 and 75, Concession 1, E.Y.S.
Bayview Vandorf Subdivision
Fernbrook Homes (Stonebridge) Limited
South west corner of Bayview Avenue and Vandorf Sideroad
D11-03-98 and Delegation of Jamie Bennett, Marshall Macklin Monaghan
#584. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Site Plan
Agreement with Fernbrook Homes (Stonebridge) Limited, File D11-03-98,
to permit the development of a road and bridge to access Phase III of the
Bayview Vandorf Subdivision subject to the payment of all fees and
securities; and
THAT no permits be issued or any site work commenced for the
remainder of the Phase III site of the Bayview Vandorf Subdivision until all
issues have been addressed to the satisfaction of the Town of Aurora and
a Site Plan Agreement is entered into between the Town and the owner to
address the development issues.
CARRIED
CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
CO98-054-206 - Proposed Purchase from Town of Aurora
Part of Blocks 34 and 36, Registered Plan 65M-3123
(Bayview Vandorf Subdivision – Phase III)
#585. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT Council authorize the conveyance of portions of Blocks 34 and 36,
Plan 65M-3123 to the adjoining owner, subject to the required land sale
notice being advertised in the local newspaper for two weeks and no
adverse comments being received thereafter;
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 owner for the value
determined in the appraisal.
CARRIED
PL98-096-210 - Planning Application Status List
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At this point in the meeting, Councillor Morris declared an interest in certain aspects of
Report PL98-096-210 relating to 420643 Ontario Limited (Senator Homes) due to her
residence being located in the vicinity of the subject area 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.
#586. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the part of the Planning Applications Status List relating to 420643
Ontario Limited (Senator Homes) be received as information.
CARRIED
Councillor Morris, having previously declared an interest in certain aspects of Report
PL98-096-210 relating to 420643 Ontario Limited (Senator Homes), did not take part in
the vote called for in this regard.
At this point in the meeting, Mayor Jones relinquished the Chair to Deputy Mayor West.
#587. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the part of the Planning Applications Status List relating to 610645
Ontario Ltd. (Timberlane Tennis Club) be received as information.
CARRIED
Mayor Jones, having previously declared an interest in certain aspects of Report PL98-
096-210 relating to 610645 Ontario Ltd. (Timberlane Tennis Club), did not take part in
the vote called for in this regard. Upon conclusion of this matter, Mayor Jones resumed
the Chair.
#588. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the remainder of the Planning Applications Status List be received
as information.
CARRIED
BY-LAWS
#589. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor West
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bill for First Reading:
3984-98.T Being a By-law to stop up, close
and sell a portion of Old Bloomington
Road in the Town of Aurora.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
#590. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for Third Reading:
3978-98.D Being a By-law to adopt Official
Plan Amendment No. 26 (Old Park).
3980-98.T Being a By-law to temporarily close
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a portion of Yonge Street within the
Town of Aurora for the Santa Claus
Parade.
3982-98.T Being a By-law to dedicate certain
lands as public highways on
Registered Plan 65M-3222 forming
part of Willis Drive.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
NOTICE OF MOTION
Councillor Morris provided a Notice of Motion regarding a review of correspondence and
complaint procedures before Council.
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Hogg - Asked for an update on the Town of Aurora Strategic
Plan.
- Enquired about the status of additional information on
property taxes and the proposed Aurora Cable TV
program on the new property assessment system.
- Enquired as to the basis for information recently
provided to Council regarding Council and Committee
meeting attendance by members.
Councillor Morris - Enquired as to the condition of the development site
on Yonge Street and Centre Street.
- Enquired about the status of the Totera property next
to Mac’s Milk on Wellington Street East.
- Enquired about the landfill operation on the property
at the south end of Town and that some fill is coming
close to the hydro lines on Bloomington Road.
Councillor Hartwell - Asked for an update on the reconstruction of Yonge
Street.
Councillor West - Asked staff to investigate the possibility of providing a
discount on bus passes for young people when there
is more than one bus pass purchased in a family.
Councillor Hogg - Asked that Members of Council be updated on current
and future road reconstruction projects on a regular
basis in order to respond to residents enquiries.
Mayor Jones - Advised that the Timberlane Charity Classic, Magna
Hoedown, Candle Light Tour for Hilliary House, and
Minor Ball Playoffs are being held this weekend and
that Members of Council are welcomed to attend.
IN CAMERA
Property and Legal Matters
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#591. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT this Council proceed In Camera to address property and legal
matters.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#592. Moved by Councillor Morris
THAT the Meeting be adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR L. ALLISON, MUNICIPAL CLERK