MINUTES - Council - 19980826
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 29-98
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, August 26, 1998
8:26 p.m.
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Hartwell, Healy,
Hinder, Hogg, McKenzie, Morris, and West.
Councillor Griffith was absent on vacation.
STAFF MEMBERS Chief Administrative Officer/Acting Director of Leisure
Services, Director of Corporate Services, Director of
Planning, Director of Building Administration/Acting
Director of Public Works, Fire Chief, Treasurer, and
Council/Committee Secretary.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Hartwell declared an interest in the delegations of Armadale Properties Ltd.
and Highland Community Ratepayers’ Association and in Report PL98-090-202
regarding the Site Plan Application for 1265670 Ontario Limited (Armadale Properties)
for 14872 Yonge Street (at Golf Links Drive) 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
#542. 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 Tony Bondi, Bondi Auto
Services/Ukeep/Auction House regarding Commercial Tax for his
property.
CARRIED
M I N U T E S
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At this point in the Meeting, Mayor Jones welcomed Marilou Murray, Director of Leisure
Services who was in attendance at the meeting. Marilou will commerce her duties with
the Town on August 31, 1998.
DELEGATIONS
Michael Evans, Aurora True Value Hardware re:
Commercial Tax in the Town of Aurora
Mr. Michael Evans owner of Aurora True Value Hardware located at 15236 Yonge
Street expressed concerns that his business taxes have almost doubled as a result of
the provincial reassessment. He questioned why store front businesses are paying the
same taxes as shopping plazas.
#543. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with the
tax discussion later in the agenda on this matter.
CARRIED
Steve Zakem, Aird & Berlis re: Proposed Zoning By-law
for Blocks 4, 8, 9, and 10, and Lots 2 and 3
(Southwest Corner of Bayview Avenue and St. John’s Sideroad
(Loblaw Properties Ltd.)
Mr. Steve Zakem on behalf of Loblaw Properties Ltd. requested Council’s endorsement
of the Staff recommendation as set out in Report PL98-089-201 that was tabled this
evening. He expressed his appreciation to the Director of Planning and her staff, and
the Director of Building Administration for their assistance in finalizing the implementing
By-law and resolving the concerns of potential objectors, thereby avoiding a potential
lengthy and expensive Ontario Municipal Board Hearing.
#544. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with
Report PL98-089-201.
CARRIED
Randy Alcorn, Armadale Properties Ltd. re:
Site Plan Application for Retail Plaza at
Yonge Street and Golf Links Drive
Mr. Randy Alcorn, Planning Consultant on behalf of Armadale Properties Ltd. clarified
that this site is owned by Armadale Properties Ltd. and that they are not associated with
ClubLink Corporation. He indicated that his client has proposed to construct a building
to accommodate two retail tenants at Yonge Street and Golf Links Drive. He noted that
the lands are zoned “Shopping Centre Commercial (C3) Zone” which permits the
proposed development. The materials proposed to be utilized are intended to
compliment the Highland Gates Shopping Centre located at the southeast corner of
Yonge Street and Golf Links Drive built by the same developer. Mr. Alcorn advised that
they have worked with staff to address all identified access and landscaping issues. He
concluded that his client is anxious to proceed with the development and requested
Council’s approval of the recommendation in the Staff Report that was tabled this
evening.
#545. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with
Report PL98-090-202.
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CARRIED
Councillor Hartwell, having previously declared an interest in this delegation, did not
take part in the vote called for in this regard.
Highlands Community Ratepayers’ Association re:
Armadale’s Development Application for the Northwest
corner of Yonge Street and Golf Links Drive
Ms. Linda Hawman, Board Member of the Highlands Community Ratepayers’
Association expressed a number of concerns regarding the proposal by Armadale
Properties Ltd. for the northwest corner of Yonge Street and Golf Links Drive. She
indicated that the proposal should not be assessed in isolation given the fact that
ClubLink Corporation intends to build a condominium project across the street from the
Armadale property. Concerns were expressed including the Golf Links Drive, Dunning
Avenue and Golf Links/Dunning intersection with Yonge Street that are already
experiencing traffic congestion and accidents; architectural details of the proposed
application with the surrounding residential neighbourhood should be compatible; and
soil contamination at this site. Ms. Hawman recommended that Council defer making a
decision on this application until the ClubLink application for the proposed condominium
is received; that a full traffic study be conducted and that a long term plan for the
improvements of this intersection be undertaken; that the existing mature trees be
relocated on the applicant’s property as landscape enhancements; and that the Town
exercise due deligence in deciding upon the safety of this site for the proposed uses
before permitting any development.
#546. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with
Report PL98-090-202; and
THAT Report PL98-090-202 be brought forward for discussion after the
upcoming consideration of the tax rate policy.
CARRIED
Councillor Hartwell, having previously declared an interest in this delegation, did not
take part in the vote called for in this regard.
Tony Bondi, Bondi Auto/Ukeep/Auction House
Ms. Sheila Bondi owner of Bondi Auto/Ukeep/Auction House located at 70 Mary Street
expressed concerns that their taxes have almost doubled due to the provincial
reassessment, and that their first payment is due in 20 days. She requested Council’s
assistance in dealing with the financial difficulties encountered by business owners in
the Town of Aurora.
#547. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with the
tax discussion to follow in the agenda on this matter.
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 22-98, Wednesday, June 10, 1998
Council Meeting No. 23-98, Wednesday, June 24, 1998
Special Council – Public Planning Meeting No. 24-98, Thursday, June 25, 1998
Aurora Council Minutes No. 29-98 Page 4
Wednesday, August 26, 1998
Special Council Meeting No. 25-98, Tuesday, July 14, 1998
Council Meeting No. 26-98, Thursday, July 23, 1998
Special Council Meeting No. 27-98, Thursday, August 6, 1998
#548. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 22-98, 23-98, 24-98, 25-98, 26-98
and 27-98 be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
PRESENTATION
Treasurer and Chief Administrative Officer re:
Aurora’s Tax Rate Position within the GTA; and
Delegations of Michael Evans and Sheila Bondi
The Treasurer provided Members of Council and the public in attendance with a
compendium of information respecting Aurora’s known relative tax rate position within
the GTA including the direct financial impact for both residential and commercial
taxpayers on a consistent sample fixed assessment. Details of the Toronto tax rates in
particular were highlighted and the rationale for the capping provisions instituted within
that municipality, as a means to address the antiquated assessment system previously
existing. A breakdown for the 1997 and 1998 taxation years demonstrating the funds
required for local, educational, and Regional purposes was reviewed in detail including
the portion of the total tax levy to be obtained from the residential, commercial, and
industrial tax classes. The shift in obligation to the residential tax class and the resultant
diminished overall responsibility of the commercial and industrial tax classes was
demonstrated through the presentation.
The Treasurer explained each of the nine legislated opportunities available to
municipalities to influence the tax rate. Council was advised that in respect of eight
such “tools”, discretion was provided at the Regional level. The impact on the Aurora
assessment base and a summary of the decisions made in each circumstance was also
provided.
The Chief Administrative Officer reviewed for Council the timing constraints faced in the
implementation of the new assessment scheme and the direct, forthright manner that
efforts were made to communicate to the public the impacts as they become known in
this regard. The limited opportunity for Council to influence the changes brought about
by the reassessment and tax rate structure in a manner fair for all ratepayers was
reiterated. The success of the municipality in maintaining a consistent base for the local
portion of the overall tax levy for eight years was outlined. The Chief Administrative
Officer confirmed the continuing commitment of staff to pursue solutions to individual
assessment concerns as they are expressed on this matter.
#549. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT provisions of the Procedural By-law be waived, the hour of
adjournment be extended and the agenda be completed.
CARRIED
#550. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora request the
Province of Ontario to extend the deadline for assessment appeals to the
Assessment Review Board for the 1998 taxation year to October 30, 1998;
THAT the Province of Ontario be encouraged to provide sufficient
resources to the Assessment Review Board so that appeals may be
completed within six (6) months;
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THAT the concerns expressed by the public this evening be referred to
staff for detailed review, with an update to be provided to Council at the
next meeting;
THAT the offer made by Mr. Frank Klees, MPP during the Open Forum
portion of the Meeting to continue to work with the Mayor in an effort to
explore other viable options including the potential of phasing/capping tax
shifts within class categories be accepted;
THAT contact be made with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario to
determine whether any other innovative solutions to the difficulties
encountered have been identified; and
THAT copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the
Minister of Finance and our Member of Provincial Parliament.
CARRIED
PL98-090-202 - Site Plan Application
1265670 Ontario Limited (Armadale Properties)
Part of Block 59, Registered Plan M-2034
14872 Yonge Street (at Golf Links Drive)
D11-11-98; and Delegations of Armadale Properties Ltd.
and Highland Community Ratepayers’ Association
#551. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT subject to the payment of all fees and securities, the Mayor and
Clerk be authorized to enter into a Site Plan Agreement between the Town
and 1265670 Ontario Limited respecting lands described as Part of Block
59, Registered Plan M2034, municipally known as 14872 Yonge Street.
On a recorded vote, the resolution was CARRIED.
YEAS: 4 NAY: 3
VOTING YEA: Councillors Hinder, Hogg, McKenzie and Mayor Jones
VOTING NAY: Councillors Healy, Morris and West.
Councillor Hartwell, having previously declared an interest in this Report, did not take
part in the vote called for in this regard.
At 11:15 p.m. Council recessed. At 11:20 p.m. the Council Meeting reconvened.
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Association of Municipalities of Ontario re:
Proposed Minor Amendments to AMO By-law No. 1
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York Region re:
Report No. 2 of the Chief Administrative Officer and
SECTION “A” – CONSENT ITEMS
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Commissioner of Finance
re: 1998 Regional Tax Levy;
Report No. 7 of the Commissioner of Finance
re: 1998 Education Tax Rates;
Report No. 8 of the Commissioner of Finance
re: Finalization of Tax Policy Recommendations and Other Matters;
By-law Nos. A-251-98-82, A-252-98-83, and A-253-98-84
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York Region re: Notice of Decision – Amendment No. 17
to the Official Plan for the Town of Aurora
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
GO Transit Customer Bulletin re: New Schedule for
Bradford Line Gives You Choice of More Trains
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Kennel Inn Animal Control Centre re:
Quarterly Report for April/May/June, 1998
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ontario Parks Association (OPA) re:
Request for Proclamation –
“Community Parks Week”, October 1-7, 1998
in the Town of Aurora
THAT October 1-7, 1998 be proclaimed “Community Parks Week” in the
Town of Aurora.
The Arthritis Society re: Request for Proclamation -
“Arthritis Month”, September 1998
in the Town of Aurora
THAT September 1998 be proclaimed “Arthritis Month” in the Town of
Aurora.
The Canadian National Institute for the Blind re:
Selling of the CNIB 1999 Lottery Calendar
in the Town of Aurora
THAT Council has no objection to the selling of the CNIB 1999 Lottery
Calendar in the Town of Aurora.
Aurora Volunteer Fire Brigade re:
Letter of Appreciation for Proclaiming
June 27, 1998 “Muscular Dystrophy Day”
in the Town of Aurora
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Mr. & Mrs. Brad Watson re: Speeding and Reckless Driving
– Brookland Avenue and Fairway Drive
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Traffic Safety
Advisory Board.
Tory Tory DesLauriers & Binnington
re: HEPCOE Credit Union Limited Mortgage Loan to
Tennex Systems Inc., 36 Industrial Street, Aurora, Plan 535
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THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the documents
necessary to Release the Agreement between the Town of Aurora and
Aurora Heights Limited registered as Instrument No. 33223A for the lands
set out on Plan 535.
Kim Galluccio, Resident re: Request Permission for Street
Party, Sunday, September 6, 1998 on Beechbrooke Way
THAT permission be granted to the residents of Beechbrooke Way to
close off Beechbrooke Way between No. 11 to No. 47 from 3:00 p.m. to
8:00 p.m. for a street party on Sunday, September 6, 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, York County Hospital Ambulance Services, and all residents on the
said street of this event.
Committee of Adjustment re: Notices of Decisions
Application – A-48-98/D13-48-98 (Williams)
Application – A-49-98/D13-49-98 (Partridge)
Application – A-50-98/D13-50-98 (Sifton)
Application – A-51-98/D13-51-98 (Cockram)
Application - A-52-98/D13-52-98 (Kirkland)
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
STAFF REPORTS
CO98-051-195 - Designate Disabled Parking Spaces
Amendment to Parking By-law 3377-92, as amended
North side of Mosley Street - St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
East side of Wells Street - Town Park
THAT a disabled parking space be designated on the north side of Mosley
Street from a point 25 m. east of Victoria Street intersection to a point 31
m. east of Victoria Street intersection;
THAT a disabled parking space be designated on the east side of Wells
Street from a point 35 m. south of Mosley Street intersection to a point
39.6 m. south of Mosley Street intersection;
THAT the two disabled parking spaces be designated at "Anytime";
THAT the Clerk be authorized to introduce the necessary Bill; and
THAT Bill 3981-98.T be given first, second, and third reading at the
August 26, 1998 Council Meeting to give effect to the signs posted at
these locations.
PL98-083-196 - Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law
Amendment, 919179 Ontario Limited, Part of Lot 2,
Registered Plan 107, 120 Wellington Street East
D09-05-98, D14-15-98
Official Plan Modification – OPA No. 19
Baldwin Feed Mill Lands, 124 Wellington Street East
D09-07-96
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THAT Council receive as information the following overview for Official
Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications D09-05-98
and D14-15-98 filed for lands located at 120 Wellington Street East, in
conjunction with modifications proposed for Official Plan Amendment No.
19 applying to the Baldwin Feed Mill lands; and
THAT given the subject matter is the only application scheduled for a
September 1998 Public Planning Meeting, staff are recommending that
the hearing take place at 6:00 p.m. prior to the Council meeting of
September 23, 1998, and that the September 24, 1998 Public Planning
Meeting date be cancelled.
#552. 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
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Soti Liori, Resident re: Reconfigured Aurora Transit Routes
#553. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the correspondence be referred to Staff for a response taking into
consideration the concerns expressed by the resident.
CARRIED
Garth and Maureen Hutchinson re:
By-law to Stop Up and Sell a Portion of Old Bloomington Road
#554. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received and that staff be requested to
respond to the residents.
CARRIED
Laurie Kent re: Permitted Parking on the East side of
Victoria Street at Wellington Street Intersection
#555. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the correspondence be referred to staff to respond.
CARRIED
Recycling Council of Ontario re:
SECTION “B” – MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
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Request for Support for
Ontario’s Annual Waste Reduction Week,
November 2-8, 1998
#556. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT November 2-8, 1998 be proclaimed “Waste Reduction Week” in the
Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
Rick Bartolucci, M.P.P., Sudbury re:
Request for Public Inquiry into Accident
on Highway 17, near Sudbury on August 5, 1998
#557. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Traffic Safety Advisory Board Report No. TSAB-98-09
re: Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting of July 14, 1998
#558. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Committee Record of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board meeting
held on July 14, 1998 be received as information.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
CO98-049-198 - Municipal Assumption of
Administration of Provincial Offences Act
#559. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT Council indicate its support for the participation of the Town of
Aurora in the transfer of Provincial Offences Act responsibilities under Bill
108 with respect to the court catchment area boundaries that correspond
with those of York Region.
CARRIED
PL98-086-199 - Proposed Site Plan Agreements and Rezoning
St. Clair Veterinary Facilities Limited
Part 1, Plan of Lot 6, R.P 107 and Parts 4 & 7, Plan 65R-20290
150 Wellington Street East, D11-14-98 & D14-24-97
#560. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
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THAT subject to the payment of all fees and securities, the Mayor and
Clerk be authorized to enter into a Site Plan Amendment Agreement
between St. Clair Veterinary Facilities Limited and the Town of Aurora for
the conversion of the existing building to an animal hospital and addition of
the necessary parking spaces and other required services; and
THAT subject to the approval of the above noted Site Plan Agreement,
Council give third reading at this meeting to Bill 3967-98.D to rezone the
property from the “Restricted Industrial (M1-A) Zone” to the “Service
Commercial (C3-10) Exception Zone”.
CARRIED
PL98-088-200 - 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
#561. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT as the outstanding issues pertaining to the lack of range of housing
types proposed on the site, the loss of commercial lands, the location of
park lands, and the location of the storm water management pond along
with flood line details have all been adequately addressed, Council give
first and second readings to Bill 3978-98.D being a bylaw to adopt Official
Plan Amendment No. 26.
CARRIED
PL98-089-201 - Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
St. John’s Bay Land Company Ltd.
(Loblaw Properties Ltd.)
Lots 2, 3 and Block 4, Registered Plan 65M-2874
Bayview Avenue and St. John’s Sideroad East
D14-04-98; and Delegation of Steve Zakem, Aird & Berlis
#562. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT Council give all three readings to Bill 3977-98.D respecting the
implementing by-law for St. John’s Bay Land Company Ltd. to allow for
the development of the subject lands for a Loblaw Properties Ltd.
supermarket.
CARRIED
PW98-024-203 - Traffic Safety Study –
Phase I Report (Preliminary Assessment)
#563. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council receive the Traffic Safety Study, Phase I Report as
information.
CARRIED
TR98-018-204 - Corporate Systems Year 2000 Update
#564. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Healy
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THAT Council authorize the Treasurer to issue a Request for Proposal for
the replacement of 25 desktop computers;
THAT Council authorize the Treasurer to investigate options regarding the
replacement or retention of the Town’s current water billing system, with a
formal recommendation to be brought to Council for approval;
THAT Council request the Aurora Hydro Electric Commission to consider
the potential opportunity to combine utility billing systems as they evaluate
their computer system replacement this fall; and
THAT Council authorize the Treasurer to obtain additional details and
pricing, where appropriate for the Info 2000 upgrade, AIX upgrade,
McDTag upgrade, and Autocad upgrade.
CARRIED
CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Township of King re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law
and for Site Plan Development Approval
1240171 Ontario Ltd. (Micheal Sifton),
Part of Lot 19, Concession 2 – Bathurst Street
#565. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Veterans Affairs Canada, Ontario Regional Office re:
Request for Proclamation –
“Veterans’ Week”, November 5-11, 1998
in the Town of Aurora
#566. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT November 5-11, 1998 be proclaimed “Veterans’ Week” in the Town
of Aurora; and
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Special Events Committee.
CARRIED
PL98-084-197 - Proposed Site Plan Agreement
1232803 Ontario Inc./Duca Credit Union
Lot 4, Plan 36, 15 Machell Street
D14-11-98, D11-13-98
#567. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor West
THAT Bill 3976-98.D respecting the rezoning of the subject lands to a
“Special Mixed Density Residential (R5-24) Exception Zone” be given all
three readings;
THAT subject to By-law 3976-98.D coming into force and the payment of
all applicable securities and fees, Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk
to enter into a Site Plan Agreement with 1232803 Ontario Inc. to permit
the construction of a semi-detached building on the subject lands; and
THAT Staff investigate alternatives for the distribution of Site Plan
Agreements with the Agendas.
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CARRIED
BY-LAWS
#568. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for First Reading:
3976-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (15 Machell Street).
3977-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Loblaws).
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 a portion of Yonge Street
within the Town of Aurora for the
Santa Claus Parade.
3981-98.T Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92, as amended,
with respect to Mosley Street and
Wells Street (disabled parking).
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 First Time.
CARRIED
#569. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for Second Reading:
3976-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (15 Machell Street).
3977-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Loblaws).
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 a portion of Yonge Street
within the Town of Aurora for the
Santa Claus Parade.
3981-98.T Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92, as amended,
with respect to Mosley Street and
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Wells Street (disabled parking).
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 Second Time.
CARRIED
#570. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for Third Reading:
3926-98.T Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92 as amended, with
respect to Murray Drive and
Glass Drive (school bus loading zones).
3967-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (St. Clair Veterinary
Facilities Limited).
3975-98.L Being a By-law to authorize the
acquisition of land being the
soccer field located at
105 Industrial Parkway North.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
#571. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for Third Reading:
3976-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (15 Machell Street).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
3977-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Loblaws).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
3981-98.T Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92, as amended,
with respect to Mosley Street and
Wells Street (disabled parking).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
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CARRIED
NOTICE OF MOTION
Councillor Hogg provided a Notice of Motion regarding a review of the zoning for the
undeveloped parcels of land on Yonge Street in the vicinity of Golf Links Drive.
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Hinder - Enquired why a Canadian flag is not flown at
the Aurora Family Leisure Complex.
Councillor Hartwell - Enquired about the removal of signage for
Duggan Lane and asked that the Duggan
family be notified of the rationale.
Councillor Hogg - Enquired as to the removal of bus service on
McClellan Way and whether that street would
be serviced by Aurora Transit.
Councillor McKenzie - Enquired whether the Region of York has a
legal right to take underground water in the
Town of Aurora.
NEW BUSINESS
Councillor Hogg re: Aurora Cable Broadcast on Tax Issues
Councillor Hogg requested Council to take the initiative to proactively educate the
residents on the provincial reassessment process and Aurora’s known relative tax rate
position within the GTA including the direct financial impact for both residential and
commercial taxpayers through a program televised on Aurora Cable TV.
#572. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT former Councillor Pedersen be contacted to discuss a potential
televised program on Aurora Cable TV including the Mayor, Members of
Council, and staff with an invitation to Mr. Frank Klees, M.P.P. on the new
assessment system for property owners in the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
IN CAMERA
Property Acquisition Matter
#573. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT this Council proceed In Camera to address a property acquisition
matter.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
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#574. Moved by Councillor Morris
THAT the Meeting be adjourned at 12:04 a.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR L. ALLISON, MUNICIPAL CLERK