MINUTES - Council - 19980923
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 32-98
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, September 23, 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 Corporate
Services, Director of Planning, Director of Building
Administration, Director of Leisure Services, Director
of Public Works, Fire Chief, Treasurer, and
Council/Committee Secretary.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Morris declared an interest in Report PL98-098-229 and in correspondence
from Tridel Corporation regarding Proposed Site Plan Amendment Agreement,
Torresdale Construction Limited (Tridel Corporation) 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.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#596. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein, with the
addition of the following:
• Correspondence from Tridel Corporation regarding Proposed Site Plan
Amendment Agreement, Torresdale Construction Limited (Tridel
Corporation).
• Correspondence Aurora Volunteer Fire Brigade regarding 1998
Voluntary Toll for Muscular Dystrophy.
• In Camera Personal Matter.
CARRIED
At this point in the Meeting, Mayor Jones welcomed Wayne Jackson, Director of Public
Works who commenced his duties with the Town on September 21, 1998.
PRESENTATIONS
Grace Marsh, Town of Aurora Staff (TOAST) Committee re:
M I N U T E S
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Donation To Police and Community Together Committee (PACT)
Grace Marsh on behalf of the Town of Aurora Staff (TOAST) Committee presented a
donation in the amount of $500 to Roseanna D’Ambrosia, Chairperson of the Police and
Community Together Committee (PACT). Ms. Marsh indicated that the mandate of
TOAST Committee is to use funds raised through social events to enhance the
community. On behalf of TOAST, she thanked Marc Neeb, Chief Administrative Officer
for his guidance and support to the Committee since its inception.
Ms. D’Ambrosia thanked the TOAST Committee for their donation. She outlined the
objectives of PACT and indicated that it is the Committee’s motive to make the liaison
between the Aurora community and York Regional Police a positive model for York
Region. Ms. D’Ambrosia advised Council of a newly formed Sub- Committee of PACT,
which will be chaired by Councillor Hinder to develop a Children’s Safety Village in the
Town of Aurora.
Councillor Hinder re:
Proposal to Create a Safety Village in the Town of Aurora
Councillor Hinder spoke regarding a proposal to create a Safety Village in the Town of
Aurora, a project that would enhance the safety of Aurora’s residents. He advised that
the PACT Committee became aware of similar facilities around the Greater Toronto
Area. A Steering Committee was formed comprising of members of PACT, the York
Regional Police, the Optimist Club, and the Boards of Education, to develop a Safety
Village in the Town of Aurora. Councillor Hinder advised that the project is endorsed by
the Chief of Police, the Police Services Board, and the Boards of Education. He
indicated that a Safety Village would teach children good safety practices to make them
safe, courteous and responsible drivers in the future.
Councillor Hinder showed a brief video of the Peel Children’s Safety Village in order to
provide Council with the concept of such a Village. He advised that this project would
need the support of citizens and corporate partners. He solicited and encouraged
Council’s support in making this Safety Village a reality for the Town of Aurora.
#597. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the comments of the delegate be received as information.
CARRIED
York Region re: Integrated Solid Waste Processing and
Transfer Facility Project
Mr. Gordon Landon, Chair of York’s Solid Waste Management Task Force introduced
Mr. Jeff Flewelling of the Region of York Transportation and Works Department, and Mr.
Bill Balfour of Gartner Lee Limited who were in attendance at the Meeting. He provided
an update on the progress toward implementing a solid waste management strategy for
York Region. Mr. Landon explained the comparison of population and waste generation
growth in York Region. He pointed out that waste disposal costs will increase, costing
the Region an additional $10 million per year after the Keele Valley landfill site closes.
Mr. Landon emphasized that planning for future waste management in York Region is a
consultative process with the area municipalities, and with the residents. He advised
that when the Keele Valley landfill site closes, the Region of York must have in place
the systems required to manage and dispose of waste efficiently. He stated that in
order to manage disposal costs, the goal is to divert even more from landfill through
recycling and composting programs. Mr. Landon explained the various management
options that were examined when the Waste Management Strategy was developed. He
stated that there is a need to find a system that would offer cost-efficiency and one that
the public would accept and support. The Task Force believed that the best solution is
an Integrated Solid Waste Management approach. This system would optimize the
capture rate of recyclables, composting as much organic material as possible, removing
household hazardous waste materials and providing transfer facilities to handle what is
left over. Mr. Landon advised that the Task Force examined a program to collect
organics at the curb as a means of reducing the amount of waste for disposal. However,
in order to maximize the efficiency of this type of system, area municipalities would
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need to alter their collection vehicles, change schedules and participate in educating the
public.
Mr. Bill Balfour of Gartner Lee Limited provided an update on the progress in identifying
sites for the integrated processing transfer facility, and showed some slides from a
similar operation in Halifax.
Mr. Landon concluded that in order to meet the challenges of waste management in the
next century, the Region of York and area municipalities need to work as a team to
have an efficient diversion and disposal system in place by the time Keele Valley landfill
site closes. He asked for Council’s support on the strategy, and in altering Aurora’s
collection processes to mesh with the new system smoothly.
#598. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the comments of the delegate be received as information.
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
Evelyn Buck re: Property Tax Matters
Ms. Evelyn Buck, a resident expressed concerns with the increase in her property taxes
as a result of the provincial reassessment. She indicated that she is withholding a
portion of her payment of her taxes to the Town that represents the portion which would
ultimately be used to subsidize services in Toronto. Concern with the lack of ability for
local or Regional Council to control use of the funds raised for social programs
administered in Toronto was expressed.
#599. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate be received as information.
CARRIED
#600. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT this Council proceed In Camera in order to address a personal
matter.
CARRIED
At 8:35 p.m. Council recessed.
#601. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Council Meeting be reconvened at 8:45 p.m.
CARRIED
#602. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT Bill 3988-98.H, being a By-law to amend By-law 3616-95.H
respecting the appointment of a Chief Administrative Officer, and a
resolution respecting the appointment of an Acting Chief Administrative
Officer be added to the Agenda.
CARRIED
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Special Council–Public Planning Meeting No. 28-98, Wednesday, August 26, 1998
Council Meeting No. 29-98, Wednesday, August 26, 1998
Council Meeting No. 30-98, Wednesday, September 9, 1998
#603. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 28-98, 29-98 and 30-98 be
adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Premier of Ontario re:
Council ‘s Resolution regarding the Assessment Review Process
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Education Improvement Commission re:
Public Meetings on the Future of School Councils
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Wells Street School Supporters re: Request to Remove
Yellow Metal Barriers on Wells Street in Front of the
School for their Fall Fair to be held on Saturday, October 24, 1998
THAT permission be granted to close off Wells Street between Mosley
Street and Metcalfe Street from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for their fall fair on
Saturday, October 24, 1998;
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, York County Hospital Ambulance Services, and all
residents on the said street of this event.
Aurora Hydro Electric Commission re:
Request for Proclamation – “Ontario Electrical Week”,
October 5-11, 1998 in the Town of Aurora
THAT October 5-11, 1998 be proclaimed “Ontario Electrical Week” in the
Town of Aurora.
Hospice King re: Requests for Proclamation -
“Hospice King Month”, October 1998; and
for the Hospice King flag to be flown at the
Municipal Offices for the Month of October
SECTION “A” – CONSENT ITEMS
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THAT October 1998 be proclaimed “Hospice King Month” in the Town of
Aurora; and
THAT the Hospice King flag be flown at the Municipal offices for the month
of October 1998.
STAFF REPORTS
CO98-060-223 - Request for Street Names-999556 Ontario Limited
Fernbrook Homes (Stonebridge) Limited
Part of Lots 74 & 75, Concession 1, EYS
Parts 1, 2 & 3, Plan 65R-19677
Southwest Corner of Vandorf Road and Bayview Avenue
THAT the names ‘Crossing Bridge Place’ and ‘Stonecliffe Crescent’ be
allocated to the private internal roads within the proposed condominium
development, namely Parts 1, 2 and 3 on Reference Plan 65R-19677; and
THAT the name ‘Higgs’ be returned to the bank of street names reserved
for future use within the Town of Aurora.
CO98-062-224 - Advance Funding Program Application Guidelines
Ontario Lottery Corporation
THAT the draft Advance Funding Program Application Guidelines for York
Region appended to Report CO98-062 be approved.
PL98-099-225 - Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
Gordon Allen, 12 St. John’s Sideroad East
Part of Lot 86, Concession 1 E.Y.S.; D14-19-98
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Zoning By-
law Amendment application D14-19-98 filed for lands located at 12 St.
John’s Sideroad East, scheduled for the October 29, 1998 Public Planning
Meeting.
PL98-100-226 - Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
D. N. Powell Holdings Limited, Lot 28, Plan 231
Industrial Parkway North; D14-17-98
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Zoning By-
law Amendment application D14-17-98 filed for lands described as Lot 28,
Plan 231, scheduled for the October 29, 1998 Public Planning Meeting.
PL98-102-227 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Sau and Irene Wong, 14751 Yonge Street
(Former Shoppers Drug Mart site)
Lot 4, Registrars Compiled Plan 10328; D14-18-98
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Zoning By-
law Amendment application D14-18-98 regarding the rezoning of 14751
Yonge Street scheduled for the October 29, 1998 Public Planning
Meeting.
#604. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Morris
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
York Region re: Report No. 8 of the Regional Chair
- “GO Transit Funding Issues”
#605. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the correspondence from the Region of York be endorsed.
CARRIED
York Region, Transportation and Works Committee re:
Clause No. 15, Report No. 14
- “Regionally Integrated Transit System, Task Force
- Background Information”
#606. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Director of
Public Works.
CARRIED
Township of Elizabethtown re: Request for Support and
Endorsement of Resolution – To Reduce Sulphur in Gasoline
#607. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora endorse the resolution of the
Township of Elizabethtown.
CARRIED
Town of Gravenhurst re: Request for Support of Resolution
- Amendments to the Ontario Municipal Board Appeal
Process and/or the Planning Act
#608. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning for
comments.
CARRIED
Town of Markham re: Request for Support of Resolution
- Ethnic Violence in Indonesia
#609. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
The Education Centre, York Region District School Board re:
SECTION “B” – MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
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Appreciation to Council for Supporting Position Paper
and Recommendations regarding
New Ministry of Education and Training Capital Funding Formula
#610. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Marc Neeb, Chief Administrative Officer re: Resignation
from the Position of Chief Administrative Officer for
the Town of Aurora
#611. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT Council accept with regret, the resignation of Marc Neeb, Chief
Administrative Officer for the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
David Archer re: Request for 4 Way Stop at the Intersection
of McClellan Way, Mahogany Court, and Bonnymeadows Drive
#612. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Traffic Safety Advisory
Board.
CARRIED
Liz Lankar on behalf of Aurora Senior Public School re:
Recent Changes to the Aurora Transit Schedule and Routing
#613. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the correspondence be referred to Staff for inclusion in the
consultation and discussion with the concerned parents and Aurora Senior
Public School regarding the recent changes to the Aurora Transit
scheduling and routing; and
THAT Staff be requested to revisit the situation to determine if
improvements can be made.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
General Committee Report No. 10-98
Thursday, September 17, 1998
#614. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Report of the General Committee Meeting No. 10-98 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
Traffic Safety Advisory Board Report No. TSAB98-10
Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting of September 15, 1998
#615. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hogg
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THAT the Committee Record of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board meeting
held on September 15, 1998 be received as information.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
CO98-061-228 - 1999 Calendar of
Council and Standing Committee Meetings
#616. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the 1999 calendar of Council and Standing Committee Meetings
attached to Report CO98-061-228 be approved.
CARRIED
PL98-098-229 - Proposed Site Plan Amendment Agreement
Torresdale Construction Limited (Tridel Corporation)
Part of Lot 28, Plan 246, 101 McDonald Drive
D11-07-97; and Correspondence from Torresdale Construction Limited
(Tridel Corporation)
#617. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Report PL98-098-229 and the recent correspondence from Tridel
Corporation be referred to Staff.
CARRIED
Councillor Morris, having previously declared an interest in this Report, and related
correspondence did not take part in the vote called for in this regard.
CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Committee of Adjustment – Notices of Decision
Application – A-53-98/D13-53-98 (Watson)
Application – A-54-98/D13-54-98 (Brumby)
Application – A-55-98/D13-55-98 (Pelrine)
Application – A-56-98/D13-56-98 (Downey)
Application – A-57/58-98/D13-57/58-98 (Cook)
#618. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
BY-LAWS
#619. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for First Reading:
3983-98.P Being a By-law to regulate various
matters relating to the licensing
and control of dogs in the
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Town of Aurora.
3985-98.T Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92 as amended,
with respect to Victoria Street.
3986-98.L Being a By-law to authorize the
conveyance of land being Part of
Blocks 34 and 36, Registered Plan
65M-3123.
3988-98.H Being a By-law to amend By-law
3616-95.H, as amended, respecting
the appointment of a
Chief Administrative Officer
3989-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
2213-78 (Tolfo–14591 Bathurst Street).
3990-98.H Being a By-law to appoint a
Deputy Fire Chief for the
Town of Aurora (Paul F. Cassidy).
3991-98.D Being a By-law to dedicate certain
lands as public highways on Reference
Plan 65R-18443 and 65R-19880
both forming part of Yonge Street
in the Town of Aurora.
3992-98.D Being a By-law to exempt certain
blocks on Registered Plan 517 in
Aurora, from the Part Lot Control
provisions as provided in subsection
50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O.
1990, c. P.13, as amended (Spiterie).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
#620. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for Second 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.
3985-98.T Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92 as amended,
with respect to Victoria Street.
3986-98.L Being a By-law to authorize the
conveyance of land being Part of
Blocks 34 and 36, Registered Plan
65M-3123.
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3988-98.H Being a By-law to amend By-law
3616-95.H, as amended, respecting
the appointment of a
Chief Administrative Officer
3989-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
2213-78 (Tolfo–14591 Bathurst Street).
3990-98.H Being a By-law to appoint a
Deputy Fire Chief for the
Town of Aurora (Paul F. Cassidy).
3991-98.D Being a By-law to dedicate certain
lands as public highways on Reference
Plan 65R-18443 and 65R-19880
both forming part of Yonge Street
in the Town of Aurora.
3992-98.D Being a By-law to exempt certain
blocks on Registered Plan 517 in
Aurora, from the Part Lot Control
provisions as provided in subsection
50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O.
1990, c. P.13, as amended (Spiterie).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
#621. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
by-law for Third Reading:
3868-97.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Sundial Homes).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
#622. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
by-laws for Third Reading:
3988-98.H Being a By-law to amend By-law
3616-95.H, as amended, respecting
the appointment of a
Chief Administrative Officer
3990-98.H Being a By-law to appoint a
Deputy Fire Chief for the
Town of Aurora (Paul F. Cassidy).
3992-98.D Being a By-law to exempt certain
blocks on Registered Plan 517 in
Aurora, from the Part Lot Control
provisions as provided in subsection
50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O.
1990, c. P.13, as amended (Spiterie).
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AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Griffith - Enquired about the status of the proposed Cat By-law
for the Town of Aurora.
Councillor Healy - Asked staff to look at graffiti in the Holland River park
area.
Councillor Hogg - Enquired about the occupancy of the Montessori
school on Industrial Parkway South, and when the
fencing along the railway tracks would be installed.
Enquired about the response process regarding off
street parking complaints in the Town of Aurora.
Councillor West - Enquired whether information regarding Wellington
Street parking could be tabled at the next General
Committee Meeting.
Enquired about the status of representation on the
Regional Council.
Councillor Hinder - Enquired if community events could be communicated
to residents by the use of a community calendar.
Councillor Morris - Enquired about potential additional Town programs
for school children who are affected by the school
board strike.
Enquired if signs similar to those recently installed by
the Optimist Club could be placed to assist in
directing people to the Seniors Centre.
NEW BUSINESS
Aurora Volunteer Fire Brigade re: Letter of Appreciation
for a Successful 1998 Muscular Dystrophy Campaign
#623. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Appointment of Acting Chief Administrative Officer
for the Town of Aurora
#624. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
WHEREAS as Section 6 of By-law 3616-95.H provides that Council may
in the absence of a Chief Administrative Officer appoint an Acting Chief
Administrative Officer who shall have all the powers, duties and
responsibilities of the Chief Administrative Officer.
AND WHEREAS Council has accepted the resignation of Marc Neeb
effective the 2nd day of November, 1998.
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BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the Director of Corporate Services,
Lawrence Allison be immediately appointed Acting Chief Administrative
Officer for the Town of Aurora pending Council’s decision how it wishes to
fill the position.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#625. Moved by Councillor West
THAT the Meeting be adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR L. ALLISON, MUNICIPAL CLERK