MINUTES - Council - 19980624 TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 23-98
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, June 24, 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 Corporate
Services, Director of Planning, Director of Building
Administration/Acting Director of Public Works,
Director of Leisure Services, Fire Chief, Treasurer,
and Council/Committee Secretary.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Mayor Jones declared an interest in Report PL98-059-157 regarding Draft Plan of
Condominium for Timberlane Tennis and Country 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.
Councillor Healy declared an interest in the Memorandum from the Director of Building
Administration and Report BA98-007-136 regarding Variance to the Sign By-law by the
York Region District School Board due to employment 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
#411. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein with the
addition of Correspondence from Shell Canada Products Limited and a
Memorandum from the Director of Planning regarding the Site Plan
Application for Shell Canada Limited, 14958 Yonge Street (at Ransom
Street); a Memorandum from Councillor Hinder regarding the Inaugural
Mayors Golf Tournament, October 1, 1998; a Memorandum from the
Acting Director of Public Works regarding a Letter of Petition from
Kennedy Street Residents for the Reconstruction of Yonge Street; and a
Memorandum from Administrative Co-ordinator/Acting Deputy Clerk
regarding an Amendment to By-law 3938-98.T to extend the Road Closure
for the Canada Day Parade.
CARRIED
PRESENTATIONS
M I N U T E S
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Mayor Jones re: Farewell to Barry Russell, Director of Leisure Services
Mayor Jones advised that Barry Russell, the Director of Leisure Services was leaving
his employment with the Town of Aurora and presented him with a painting on behalf of
Council in recognition for his contributions made during his tenure. Mayor Jones
expressed his appreciation to the Director for initiating several Leisure Services
Programs and his ongoing involvement within the community. The Director of Leisure
Services thanked Council for supporting the Leisure Services Department’s initiatives
and Chief Administrative Officer for providing guidance in this regard. He stated that
Aurora’s Staff was very dedicated to serving the community and were the best group
that he had the opportunity to work with. He concluded that the Town of Aurora was the
envy of other communities and that he was proud to call it home but was leaving Town
to pursue a life long dream.
DELEGATIONS
Judy Janzen, Chair, Youth Advisory Committee re:
Youth Advisory Committee Report No. YAC98-001, May 25, 1998
Judy Janzen, Chair, Youth Advisory Committee introduced Members of the Youth
Advisory Committee who were in attendance for the meeting. She thanked Council for
their support and the Committee Members for their contributions. Mayor Jones and the
Director of Leisure Services presented a plaque to each Committee Member in
appreciation for their efforts in this endeavor.
#412. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred for
consideration with the General Committee Report No. 09-98.
CARRIED
Brian Corbett, St. John’s Bay Land Company Ltd. re:
Proposed Official Plan Amendment (Loblaw Properties Ltd.)
Southwest corner of Bayview Avenue and St. John’s Sideroad
Mr. Corbett, on behalf of St. John’s Bay Land Company Ltd. advised Council of their
support of the Staff recommendation as set out in Report PL98-069-164 and that they
will continue to work with Staff to resolve any issues in this regard.
#413. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with
Report PL98-069-164.
CARRIED
Sharon Kashani, Aurora Montessori School re:
CN Requirement on Fencing and Risk Management Study
Regarding Wood versus Chain Link Fencing
Mr. Trevor Bracey, Architect for the Aurora Montessori School spoke regarding his
client’s proposal regarding the fencing requirement for this site. He provided a visual
overview of the proposal including an 8 foot high chain link fence along the CN rail line
instead of the concrete barrier proposed by CN and recommended by Staff in Report
PL98-066-162. He stated that there were currently various styles and types of fencing
along other areas of the CN rail line, but that none of the fences were over 6 feet in
height. He concluded by requesting Council to consider his client’s proposal for fencing
on this site.
#414. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with
Report PL98-066-162.
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CARRIED
Helen Lepek, Templeton-Lepek Limited re:
Site Plan Application, Shell Canada Limited
14958 Yonge Street (at Ransom Street)
The delegate withdrew her request on the matter.
Zina Gilis, Director, Academy Baldwin Nursery School re:
Variance to Sign By-law
Ms. Zina Gilis, Director of the Academy Baldwin Nursery School located at 69 McLeod
Drive spoke regarding her request for a variance to the Sign By-law. She stated that
there has been a recent decline in enrollment and that the Academy’s need for
advertising has increased. She noted the Town’s commitment to provide business
opportunities to Aurora merchants and that she would relocate the proposed sign to
another area on the property should this be necessary. She also advised of the
possibility of the coordinating a larger sign shared by the other merchants in the same
plaza.
#415. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with
Report BA98-008-160.
CARRIED
Councillor McKenzie, Chair, Special Events Committee re:
July 1st 1998 Canada Day Celebrations Update
Councillor McKenzie updated Council on the activities planned for Aurora’s Canada Day
Celebrations for 1998. He advised that there would be a dance and beer garden
commencing at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Park on June 30th. The July 1st festivities would
start with a parade at 11:00 a.m. followed by events at the Lambert Wilson Park (Aurora
Leisure Complex) including a craft sale, petting zoo, bake sale, horticultural displays,
classic car display, penny sale, horseshoe and basketball tournaments, dog show,
helicopter rides, pony rides, children’s games, free swimming, beer garden, and
fireworks in the evening. He thanked the Special Events Committee for their hard work
in making Aurora’s celebration of Canada Day the best in York Region.
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, News Release re:
Tenant Protection Act takes Effect in Ontario
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Investigation Unit re:
Proposed Proclamation of Tenant Protection Act, 1997
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing re:
Housing and Support Services for People with Special Needs
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York Region re: Temporary Signs
Infiniti Championship Golf Tournament
SECTION “A” – CONSENT ITEMS
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THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York Region re: York Region Considers Centralized
Composting as Waste Management Strategy for 2001
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York Region re: Notice of Decision
Approval of Amendment No. 24 to the Official Plan for the Town of Aurora
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Canadian Public Health Association re:
Request for Proclamation, “National Immunization Week (NIW)”
October 25 – November 1, 1998
THAT October 25 to November 1, 1998 be proclaimed “National
Immunization Week” in the Town of Aurora.
Committee of Adjustment re: Notices of Decision
A-31, 32, 33-98/D13-31, 32, 33-98 (Madrid Dev.)
A-34, 35-98/D13-34, 35-98 (Dical Investements)
A-37-98/D13-37-98 (Brontelone Construction)
B-06-98/D10-06-98 (Dical Investments)
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
STAFF REPORTS
PL98-068-158 re: Application for Exemption from
Part Lot Control, Grindelwald Developments Limited
Blocks 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 & 9 on Milloy Place
Block 11 on Hawtin Lane, Registered Plan 65M-3223
D12-PLC-05-98
THAT Council approve the request for exemption from Part Lot Control
made by Grindelwald Developments Limited to divide Blocks 1, 2, 6, 7, 8
& 9 on Milloy Place, and Block 11 on Hawtin Lane, Registered Plan 65M-
3223 into separate lots; and
THAT Bill 3962-98.D be given first, second and third reading.
TR98-015-159 re: Electronic Document Management
Server Purchase
THAT conditional upon confirmation of Year 2000 compliance, Council
approve the purchase of a Document Management Server from Wang
Canada Ltd. for the quoted price of $16,136 plus tax.
#416. 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 to give effect to same.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
SECTION “B” – MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
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Regional Health and Social Services Committee re:
Clause No. 1, Report No. 6,
“Ambulance Services, Status of Transitional Issues”
#417. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the correspondence be received as information and that steps be
taken to endeavour to keep the Ambulance Services in the Town of
Aurora.
CARRIED
Diane Humeniuk, Regional Councillor re:
Commissioner of Transportation and Works
Report No. 2, Parking Regulations, Wellington Street East
#418. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the correspondence be received and that the Region of York be
requested to provide background information regarding the history of the
parking concerns on Wellington Street East.
CARRIED
Mayor Grossi, Town of Georgina re:
User Pay Garbage Program
#419. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the incoming
Director of Public Works to provide information on the User Pay Garbage
Program including a cost comparison.
CARRIED
Township of West Garafraxa re: Request to Endorse Resolution
Review of the Basis on which the Assessed Value of
Trailer Parks and Tourist Camps is Determined
#420. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 385, Aurora re:
Request for Use of Access Buses to Provide Transportation for Seniors
June 6, 1999
#421. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the request be deferred until early in 1999 provided that the
opportunity still exists for the Access Bus Service.
CARRIED
Allan Fisher, Country Style Donuts re: By-law 3954-98.T
Parking Restrictions on Ransom Street
#422. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be referred for consideration with By-law 3954-
98.T.
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CARRIED
Sharon Kashani, Aurora Montessori School re:
Fence Requirement for Site Plan Amendment Application
#423. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the correspondence be referred for consideration with Report PL98-
066-162; and
THAT Report PL98-066-162 be moved forward in the Agenda for
consideration.
CARRIED
PL98-066-162 re: Site Plan Amendment Application
Kashani & Co. Investment Ltd. (Aurora Montessori School)
330 Industrial Parkway North, Part of Lot 85, Con. I, EYS, D11-23-97; and
Delegation from Trevor Bracey, Architect and
Correspondence from Sharon Kashani, Aurora Montessori School
#424. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
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 the Town and Kashani & Co. Investment Inc. respecting lands
described as Part of Lot 85, Concession 1 EYS, municipally known as 330
Industrial Parkway North; and
THAT the registered Agreement as it pertains to the requirement for a 3.0
metre (9.8 ft.) precast concrete fence along the westerly property limits
abutting the CNR line be amended to allow for an 8 foot chain link fence
topped with 18 inch extension wiring along the railway in conjunction with
additional perimeter fencing of the property boundaries as proposed by
the delegate this evening.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
LACAC Committee Record No. 05-98
Monday, June 1, 1998
#425. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Record of the LACAC Committee Meeting No. 05-98 be
received as information.
CARRIED
Leisure Services Advisory Committee Report No. LSAC98-005 re;
June 11, 1998 Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting
#426. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
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THAT the Youth Advisory Committee Record be adopted as printed and
circulated; and
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee endorse the Youth
Advisory Committee Report No. YAC98-001.
CARRIED
Community Core Review Committee
Chairmans Report No. CCRC98-005 re:
June 17, 1998 Communtiy Core Review Committee Meeting
#427. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT Council consider the possibility of reducing the building height
requirements for the downtown core area currently set out in the Town’s
Zoning By-law;
THAT Staff be directed to provide the Committee with further information
respecting the specific differences in the Town’s land use designation of
the downtown core area as compared to other neighbouring properties;
and
THAT the Street Sale Partnership arrangement with the Chamber of
Commerce be discussed with the Special Events Advisory Committee.
CARRIED
General Committee Report No. 09-98
Thursday, June 18, 1998; and
Delegation of Judy Janzen, Chair, Youth Advisory Committe
#428. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Report of the General Committee Meeting No. 09-98 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted
with the exception of Recommendation Nos. 2, 6 and 13.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 09-98,
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 1998 – RECOMMENDATION NO. 13
CO98-031-152 - Staff Merit/Bonus Compensation
Modifications to Administration Procedure Numbers 7 and 9
#429. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the revisions to Administration Procedure No. 7 – Salary &
Classification Schedule and Administration Procedure No. 9 – Merit Pay
appended to Report CO98-031-152 be approved; and
THAT staff be directed to bring back a proposed revision to the Policy to
implement a process to provide a monetary reward to employees
contributing to overall corporate cost savings.
On a recorded vote, the resolution was CARRIED
YEAS: 6 NAY: 3
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VOTING YEA: Councillors Griffith, Hartwell, Healy, Hinder, McKenzie, and Mayor
Jones.
VOTING NAY: Councillors Hogg, Morris and West.
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 09-98,
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 1998 – RECOMMENDATION NO. 2
Ian Bowell and Diana Brouwer, Ernst &Young re:
Town of Aurora 1997 Financial Statements
#430. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Town of Aurora 1997 Financial Statements be received.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 09-98,
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 1998 – RECOMMENDATION NO. 6
Youth Advisory Committee Report No. YAC98-001
May 25, 1998 Youth Advisory Committee Meeting; and
Delegation of Judy Janzen, Youth Advisory Committee
#431. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
1. THAT Council direct staff to investigate the hiring of a qualified
worker in the field of youth services to oversee the development
and implementation of youth programming in Aurora.
2. THAT Council approve the development of an "Aurorian Youth At
Risk Strategy" that will assist in the identification of these youth, the
constraints to participation by this group, program initiatives and
current organization constraints.
3. THAT Council approve the establishment of a permanent Youth
Council.
4. THAT Council direct the Department of Leisure Services to host a
Leadership Forum for the Youth of Aurora.
5. THAT Council support an investigation into the feasibility and
operational implications of opening a Youth Drop-In Facility.
6. THAT Council approve the establishment of a Community Youth
Committee consisting of representatives from organizations which
provide programs for youth.
7. THAT Council support the creation of a central listing of community
groups offering volunteer opportunities to satisfy Bill 160,
Community Service obligations of students.
8. THAT Council support the investigation by staff and current Youth
Advisory Committee Members into the need for a centralized listing
of youth employment opportunities and services, mentoring and
cooperative opportunities and the subsequent creation of such a
service if none currently exists.
9. THAT Council direct the Department of Leisure Services to
investigate and implement expanded methods of communications
with the Youth of Aurora.
10. THAT Council direct the Department of Leisure Services to
investigate and commence the removal of identified barriers that
prevent youth from participating in programs.
11. THAT the incoming Director of Leisure Services be directed to
report to the Leisure Services Advisory Committee at their
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September 1998 meeting on the timing of the implementation of the
recommendations listed in the Youth Advisory Committee Report
No. YAC98-001.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#432. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Clause No. 8 of the resolution be amended to read as follows:
8. THAT Council support the investigation by staff into the need for a
centralized listing of youth employment opportunities and services,
mentoring and cooperative opportunities and the subsequent
creation of such a service if none currently exists.
CARRIED
The main motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED
STAFF REPORTS
BA98-008-160 re: Variance to Sign By-law #3400-92
Academy Baldwin Nursery School, 69 McLeod Drive; and
Delegation from Zina Gilis, Director, Academy Baldwin Nursery School
#433. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Council approve the request for a variance to Sign By-law #3400-92
to permit the installation of a ground sign for the Academy Baldwin
Nursery School at 69 McLeod Drive.
DEFERRAL: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#434. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT Report BA98-008-160 be deferred; and
THAT Staff be directed to review the Sign By-law and to suggest revisions
to allow for the approval of a variance to the Sign By-law to permit the
installation of a small single ground sign for the combined use by the
tenants at 69 McLeod Drive.
CARRIED
PL98-060-161 re: Proposed Official Plan, Zoning By-law
Amendments and Revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision
Bayview Wellington North Inc., Aurora
D09-07-95, D14-14-95, 19T-88060
#435. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT a Public Meeting to consider the above noted applications be held
on October 22, 1998; and
THAT the owners be requested to confirm in writing their verbal
commitment to work with Staff toward avoiding an Ontario Municipal
Board Hearing on this matter.
CARRIED
PL98-067-163 re: Site Plan Application
Shell Canada Limited, Lots 73, 74, 75 & 76, Registered Plan 246
14958 Yonge Street (at Ransom Street), D11-06-98; and
Correspondence from Shell Canada Limited and Director of Planning
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#436. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
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 Shell Canada Limited respecting lands described as Lots 73, 74, 75 &
76, Registered Plan 246, municipally known as 14958 Yonge Street.
CARRIED
PL98-069-164 re: Proposed Official Plan Amendment
Progress Report, 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, D09-01-98; and
Delegation from Brian Corbett, St. John’s Bay Land Company Ltd.
#437. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT Council give first reading to Bill 3963-98.D respecting Official Plan
Amendment No. 25; and
THAT Council direct Staff to provide a further progress report as
negotiations remain ongoing between the Town, the applicant, and
representatives of the Aurora Sobey’s Food Village, prior to third reading
of the implementing By-law for O.P.A. No. 25.
CARRIED
PL98-070-165 re: Zoning By-law Amendment
Bayview Business Park Ind. (Phase III – Bayview Wellington)
West side of Bayview Avenue, south of Hollandview Trail,
North of Hollidge Boulevard
D14-12-97
#438. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT site specific Zoning By-law 3961-98.D prepared further to Council’s
direction of March 5, 1998, be given first and second reading with third
reading at the next available Council Meeting.
CARRIED
PL98-071-166 re: Proposed Site Plan Agreement
Altaf Ahmed & Sharp Fashions, 15160 Yonge Street
D11-03-96
#439. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor West
THAT Report PL98-071-166 respecting the delegation of site plan
approval for lands located at 15160 Yonge Street be received as
information;
THAT subject to a satisfactory review by the Site Plan Committee, the
Director of Planning be authorized to execute a Site Plan Agreement
between Altaf Ahmed & Sharp Fashions and the Town of Aurora to allow
for the construction of a parking lot and modifications to the façade of the
existing building; and
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THAT any amendments to the Site Plan Agreement schematics illustrated
within Report PL98-071-166 be brought back to Council for consideration
prior to final approval.
CARRIED
CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Kelly Frezell, Resident re: Parking Concerns - Wellington Lanes
#440. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the correspondence be referred to Staff.
CARRIED
Memo from Marketing and Development Coordinator re:
Request for Proclamation, “Stephen Faudemer Day”, July 7, 1998
#441. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT July 7, 1998 or the day which Stephen Faudemer arrives in Aurora
be proclaimed “Stephen Faudemer Day” in the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
PL98-059-157 re: Draft Plan of Condominium
The Beswick Group (Timberlane Tennis and Country Club)
155 Vandorf Sideroad, South side of Vandorf Sideroad
west of Bayview Avenue, D07-95014
#442. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the revised Draft Plan of Condominium 19CDM-95014 be
recommended to the Region of York for draft approval subject to the
following conditions being met prior to final approval:
1) Approval shall relate to the Draft Plan of Condominium prepared by
Marshall Macklin Monaghan, being Job No. 30-94065, dated April
of 1995, as revised February 1998.
2) The Owner shall enter into one or more Condominium Agreements
with the Town of Aurora, agreeing to satisfy all conditions, financial
or otherwise, as set out by the Town of Aurora.
3) The Owner shall pay cash-in-lieu of parkland for the development.
4) The Owner shall complete all outstanding site work in relation to the
Site Plan Agreement to the satisfaction of the Town of Aurora prior
to registration of the condominium.
5) The Owner shall ensure that all required servicing easements
relating to the site are registered on title prior to the registration of
the condominium.
CARRIED
Mayor Jones, having previously declared an interest in this Report, relinquished the
Chair to Deputy Mayor West during the consideration of this matter and did not take part
in the vote called for in this regard. Upon conclusion of this matter, Mayor Jones
resumed the Chair.
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CONSIDERATION OF OTHER BUSINESS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN
GIVEN AT A PREVIOUS MEETING
Councillor Hinder re: Motion to Change the
Starting Time of Council Meetings
#443. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
WHEREAS the present provisions of Section 2.2 of the Procedural By-law
stipulate that all Regular Council meetings shall be held at 8:00 p.m.,
preceded by a twenty minute “open forum” period;
AND WHEREAS the recent duration of the meetings of Council has
tended to increase (from an average of approximately 90 minutes in 1995,
1996 and 1997 to an average of approximately 160 minutes thus far in
1998), thereby extending the hour of adjournment into the late evening on
a regular basis;
AND WHEREAS the quality of Council’s debate and the overall decision
making process may, periodically, be impacted by fatigue and might
therefor benefit from an earlier starting time;
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the Clerk be directed to table for
Council’s consideration an amendment to the Procedural By-law the effect
of which would be to alter the starting time of Regular Meetings of Council,
such that they will commence at 7:30 p.m., preceded by a twenty minute
“open forum” period.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#444. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the proposed Procedural By-law amendment to be prepared also
alter the finishing time of Regular Meetings of Council to 10:30 p.m.
CARRIED
The main motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Charles Glavanic and Brad Pattenden re: Temporary Parking Restrictions
on Yonge Street between Kennedy Street and Maple Street; and
Correspondence from Acting Director of Public Works
#445. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the correspondence be referred to the incoming Director of Public
Works.
CARRIED
Memorandum from Director of Building Administration re:
Report BA98-007-136 - Variance to Sign By-law #3400-92
York Region District School Board, 60 Wellington Street West
#446. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT permission be granted to the York Region District School Board to
permit electronic message centres for the sole purpose of displaying
community based messages provided that:
• only three electronic message centres be permitted, being two for
the Town of Aurora and one for the York Region District School
Board;
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• no commercial advertising be permitted;
• the electronic message centres be located a minimum of 25 feet
from a traffic signal;
• the electronic message centre not contain moving messages or
animation; and
• the message sequence be programmed such that the frequency of
change is not less than 5 seconds.
CARRIED
Councillor Healy, having previously declared an interest in this correspondence, did not
take part in the vote called for in this regard.
PW98-021-167 re: Proposed Parking Restrictions
Old Yonge Street
#447. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT “No Parking – Anytime” restrictions be approved for the east side of
Old Yonge Street from Twelve Oaks Drive to a point 90m North;
THAT Bill 3924-98.T will be amended to reflect the parking restrictions on
the east side of Old Yonge Street;
THAT Staff provide notice to those residents directly affected by these
changes prior to third reading of the Bill; and
THAT the Clerk be given authorization to introduce the bill for third reading
pending notification to the area residents.
CARRIED
BY-LAWS
#448. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor West
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for First Reading:
3961-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Bayview Wellington Phase III).
3962-98.D Being a By-law to exempt certain
Blocks on Registered Plan 65M-3223
from Part Lot Control provisions
(Grindelwald Developments Limited).
3964-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Scanlon Bakery).
3965-98.D Being a By-law to exempt certain
Blocks on Registered Plan 68 from
Part Lot Control Provisions (Diamond 2).
3966-98.T Being a By-law to amend By-law
3938-98.T to temporarily close a
portion of Yonge Street for the
July 1st, 1998 Parade (Canada Day).
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AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for First Reading:
3963-98.D Being a By-law to adopt Official
Plan Amendment No. 25 (St. John’s
Bay Land Company - Loblaws).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
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Wednesday, June 24, 1998
#449. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for Second Reading:
3961-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Bayview Wellington Phase III).
3962-98.D Being a By-law to exempt certain
Blocks on Registered Plan 65M-3223
from Part Lot Control provisions
(Grindelwald Developments Limited).
3964-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Scanlon Bakery).
3965-98.D Being a By-law to exempt certain
Blocks on Registered Plan 68 from
Part Lot Control Provisions (Diamond 2).
3966-98.T Being a By-law to amend By-law
3938-98.T to temporarily close a
portion of Yonge Street for the
July 1st, 1998 Parade (Canada Day).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
#450. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for Third Reading:
3941-98.T Being a By-law to stop up, close and
sell Duggan Lane in the Town of Aurora.
3957-98.D Being a By-law to exempt certain
lots on Registered Plan 65M-2781
from Part Lot Control provisions (Bajohn).
3959-98.T Being a By-law prescribe maximum
rates of speed on Tamarac Trail in the
Town of Aurora.
3960-98.T Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92 as amended, with
respect to Tamarac Trail.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for Third Reading:
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Wednesday, June 24, 1998
3954-98.T Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92 as amended with
respect to Ransom Street.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for Third Reading:
3955-98.T Being a By-law to temporarily amend
Parking By-law 3377-92 as amended
with respect to the reconstruction of
Yonge Street.
CARRIED
#451. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for Third Reading:
3962-98.D Being a By-law to exempt certain
Blocks on Registered Plan 65M-3223
from Part Lot Control provisions
(Grindelwald Developments Limited).
3965-98.D Being a By-law to exempt certain
Blocks on Registered Plan 68 from
Part Lot Control Provisions (Diamond 2).
3966-98.T Being a By-law to amend By-law
3938-98.T to temporarily close a
portion of Yonge Street for the
July 1st, 1998 Parade (Canada Day).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Hartwell - Enquired about the status of the Town of
Aurora’s proposed Carbon Monoxide
Campaign and related By-law.
Councillor West - Enquired whether a response had been
received from the Region of York regarding
Aurora’s request to allow for a second Aurora
representative on Regional Council.
Asked the Acting Director of Public Works for
information relating to his previous request
regarding the posting of advertisements on
local street light poles.
NEW BUSINESS
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Wednesday, June 24, 1998
Councillor Hinder re: Inaugural Mayors Golf Tournament
October 1, 1998
#452. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT permission be granted to use the Town of Aurora logo to promote
the Inaugural Mayors Golf Tournament.
CARRIED
IN CAMERA
Property Acquisition and Personal Matter
#453. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT this Council proceed In Camera to address a property acquisition
and personal matter.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#454. Moved by Councillor Griffith
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
CARRIED