MINUTES - Council - 19980513
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 18-98
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, May 13, 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, Director of Public Works, Treasurer,
and Council/Committee Secretary.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Hartwell declared an interest in the delegation from Walter Pokulok,
correspondence from Scott Withersand, Recommendation Nos. 11, 12 and 13 of the
General Committee Report No. 07-98 regarding the proposed reconstruction of Aurora
Golf and Country Club Golf Course Lands 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.
Councillor Morris declared an interest in Report PL98-048-124 regarding the Magna
International Inc. Golf Course Agreement due to Magna’s acquisition of a company in
which she is a shareholder and provides consulting services 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
#285. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein, with the
addition of the following correspondence:
• George Hervey regarding Recommendation No.15 of the General
Committee Meeting No. 07-98 held on May 7, 1998 in relation to
the Overzet Residential Subdivision Agreement, 135 Kennedy
Street West;
• Lorna E. Boyd regarding third reading consideration of By-law
3937-98.T to amend the Parking By-law with respect to Crawford
Rose Drive;
M I N U T E S
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• Community Programmes Supervisor regarding a request for
exemption from the Town’s Noise By-law for the Special Events
Committee Annual Dance, June 30, 1998; and
• Region of York regarding Drinking Water Quality.
CARRIED
PRESENTATIONS
The Optimist Club of Aurora re: Presentation of Cheque to the Aurora
Public Library Board
Ms. Maggie Tyson, Chairperson of the Book Sale Committee of the Optimist Club of
Aurora presented a cheque in the amount of $7,747.77 to Verna Ross, Chairperson of
the Aurora Public Library Board. The cheque represented the proceeds obtained from
last year’s book sale and are to be donated to fund the Childrens Information
Technology Section of the Library. Ms. Verna Ross, on behalf of the Library and
citizens of Aurora thanked the Optimist Club of Aurora for their donation as well as their
ongoing support and partnership.
Joe Dales, York Region Appointee and Gayle Wood,
Chief Administrative Officer/Secretary-Treasurer
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Mr. Joe Dales introduced Gayle Wood who provided an overview of the restructured
operation and services provided by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority.
She indicated that due to financial cut backs from the Province in 1997 a number of
aspects of the Conservation Authority were reinvented in terms of partnership with
community and educational program enhancements. Ms. Wood indicated that the
Fundamental Principles of the Authority include watershed based jurisdictions; local
decision making; and funding partnerships. She outlined the various fund raising
sources, their new way of doing business and the goals that would move the Authority
into the millennium. Ms. Wood stated that the Mission Statement of the Conservation
Authority is to maintain, improve and promote the health and quality of Lake Simcoe
and its watershed in partnership with the municipalities and the community. She
concluded that the Authority is looking forward to the continued support of Aurora
Council.
#286. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the presentation be received as information.
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
Aurora Village Co-operative re:
Downloading of Federal Housing Stock to the Municipalities
Mr. John Mullen, member of the Aurora Village Co-operative introduced Mr. Bill Morris
who spoke regarding the downloading of the cost and role in administering housing
programs from the Federal level to the Provincial government and the likely impact upon
municipalities. Mr. Morris advised that the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada
believed that it is fundamentally inappropriate to use the property tax base to pay for
social housing, and that the province has unjustly imposed this responsibility on
municipalities. He indicated that the Aurora Village co-op does not want to be a burden
to the Town of Aurora. Mr. Morris stated that the Co-operative Housing Federation of
Canada solution to ease this problem is to set up a non-profit agency on a user fee
basis to do the administrative services. He advised that the co-op housing sector with
other stakeholders is seeking federal consent to reforms that would benefit all
stakeholders.
#287. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
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THAT the comments of the delegate be received as information.
CARRIED
Walter Pokulok, Resident re: Aurora Golf and Country Club
Mr. Pokulok spoke regarding the future reconstruction of the east golf course of the
Aurora Golf and Country Club by ClubLink. He expressed concerns with the
development of infill housing at this location and indicated that renovation of the east
course should be a separate, stand alone issue apart from other potential
redevelopment initiatives. Mr. Pokulok indicated that he supported the concerns of the
Highlands Community Ratepayers’ Assocation to protect the integrity of their
neighbourhood. He concluded that Council have acted judiciously and complemented
Members of Council in the manner in which they handled this issue when it was
presented to them.
#288. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the comments of the delegate be received as information.
CARRIED
Councillor Hartwell, having previously declared an interest in this delegation, did not
take part in the vote called for in this regard.
Mario Totera re: Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
1268264 Ontario Ltd. and Totera Meats
(Former Scanlon Bakery Lands), 15207 Yonge Street
Mr. Gino Totera spoke on behalf of Mario Totera regarding the concerns raised at the
General Committee Meeting held on May 7, 1997 respecting their proposed
development at 15207 Yonge Street. Mr. Totera indicated that in order to
accommodate Council’s concerns regarding mass, the height of the building could be
reduced from 5 stories to 4 stories, reducing the number of apartment units from 18 to
14. The height of their proposed structure in relation to other buildings in the Downtown
core was reviewed. He advised that they have been working with staff and LACAC to
develop a structure to complement the downtown core. The present architecture style
of the proposed building would be enhanced by architectural brick work on the south
side and windows would be installed as permitted by the Building Code. In order to
accommodate Council’s concerns regarding loss of commercial retail space, the ground
floor commercial area would be increased from 1,500 square feet to 2,000 square feet.
The parking deficiencies would be eliminated with the proposed reconfiguration. With
regard to the Yonge Street East parking project, Mr. Totera asked Council to reconsider
the 5 storey structure with the 4 parking spaces deficiencies, in exchange they would
offer the use of their parking area to businesses in the area during the day. He advised
that the length of the proposed building is shorter in comparison with other existing
structures on the parking lot site. To address Council’s concerns regarding amenity
area, they would restructure the internal amenity area on the ground floor and provide
for limited amenity space on the outside that would be landscaped and have a sitting
area. He advised that buffer strips have been provided for in the revised plan. With
regard to the daylight impact on the adjoining building, Mr. Totera indicated that staff
have advised that there isn’t a municipal By-law regulating daylight provision. However,
in order to accommodate the concerns of the neighbour to the south, the south wall of
the proposed building would be set back 2 feet accommodating their existing
encroachment onto his property.
#289. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate and Recommendation No. 28 of the
General Committee Meeting No. 07-98 be referred to Staff for a Report
regarding the revisions to the building as now proposed by the delegate.
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CARRIED
Michael Evans re: A Complaint to Aurora Town Council
Mr. Evans expressed concerns regarding the form of notice provided for the Council
Meeting respecting the Scanlon Bakery site and the process for notifying residents of
meetings regarding items of concern to them.
#290. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate be received as information.
CARRIED
Dave Taylor, Tayson’s Meats Ltd. re: Removal of
No Stopping Signs on South Side of Wellington Street East
Mr. Taylor asked Council whether the process of the removal of the no stopping signs
on the south side of Wellington Street East can be expedited. He indicated that the
businesses in this area are experiencing tremendous losses due to the current parking
restrictions at this location.
#291. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the Region of York be advised that Aurora Council agrees with the
removal of the no stopping signs on the south side of Wellington Street
and requests that this matter be dealt with at the next Regional Council
Meeting instead of through the Regional Transportation Committee
Meeting.
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Special Council Meeting No. 11-98, Monday, April 6, 1998
Council Meeting No. 12-98, Wednesday, April 8, 1998
Special Council Meeting No. 13-98, Thursday, April 16, 1998
Special Council Meeting No. 14-98, Wednesday, April 22, 1998
Council Meeting No. 15-98, Wednesday, April 22, 1998
Special Council – Public Planning Meeting No. 16-98, Thursday, April 23, 1998
Special Council Meeting No. 17-98, Tuesday, May 5, 1998
#292. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 11-98, 12-98, 13-98, 14-98, 15-
98, 16-98 and 17-98 be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
The Premier of Ontario re: Council Correspondence regarding
Recent Changes in the Property Tax System
SECTION “A” – CONSENT ITEMS
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THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Premier of Ontario re: Council Correspondence regarding
Proposed Referendum Legislation
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Office of the President
re: AMO’s Position regarding the Government’s Referendum Proposals
THAT the correspondence be received as information
AMO, For Your Information re:
AMO’s Referendum Response Confirmed
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
AMO, Alert re: Province Announces $1.2 Billion in Long-Term Care Funding
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
AMO, For Your Information re: Ontario’s Commercial and
Industrial Education Tax Cut Plan
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
AMO, For Your Information re: Community Policing
Partnership Program Details Announced
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
AMO, For Your Information re:
Ontario Property Assessment Corporation (OPAC)
Names Chair/Vice-Chair
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York Region, Transportation and Works Committee re:
Clause No. 2, in Report No. 1– Speed Limits, Bathurst Street
and Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, Aurora, Vaughan
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Region of Durham, Town of Ajax, City of Burlington,
Town of Milton, Town of Newmarket re: Council Correspondence
regarding the City of Toronto Proposed Rule for Reducing
Regional Transport of Ground Level Ozone (SMOG)
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
City of Oshawa re: Oshawa’s Response to “A Proposed
Greater Toronto Service Board Act
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
City of Toronto, Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee re:
Clause No. 14, in Report No. 4 – Toronto City Council’s
Response to Draft Greater Toronto Service Board Act
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Toronto Polo Club re: Request for Permission
to Erect Event Signs for Ontario Heart and Stroke
Foundation – 1998 Polo Charity Series
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THAT permission be granted to erect event signs at various locations in
the Town of Aurora for the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation – 1998
Polo Charity Series Event to be held on June 19, 20, 21, 27 and 28, 1998.
Scott Withers re: Proposed Redevelopment for the
Aurora Golf and Country Club East Golf Course by
ClubLink Corporation
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Susie Saunders, Resident re: Request Permission for Annual
Street Party, June 6, 1998 on April Gardens
THAT permission be granted to the residents of April Gardens to close off
April Gardens from 1:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight for a street party on June
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
and York County Hospital Ambulance Services and all residents on the
said street of this event.
Canadian Red Cross re: Request for Proclamation -
“Water Safety Week”, May 30 to June 7, 1998
THAT May 30 to June 7, 1998 be proclaimed “Water Safety Week” in the
Town of Aurora.
Alzheimer Society of York Region re: Request for
Proclamation – “National Alzheimer Coffee Break Day”,
September 24, 1998
THAT September 24, 1998 be proclaimed “National Alzheimer Coffee
Break Day” in the Town of Aurora; and
THAT Council and Staff be invited to participate in this event.
Eastern Ontario Disaster Relief Committee re: Request
to Hold a Fundraising Event during Ice Storm Disaster
Relief Week
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Kennel Inn Animal Control Centre re: Kennel Inn
Quarterly Report for January/February/March 1998
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
STAFF REPORTS
CO98-020-118 - Renaming of McDonald Drive and
Internal Address Changes , Application for Conversion to
Condominium – D07-97001A, Torresdale Construction Limited
Part Lot 28, Plan 246, 101 McDonald Drive
THAT implementation of the renaming of a portion of McDonald Drive
between Kennedy Street West and Wellington Street West to Murray
Drive be deferred and implemented in conjunction with the final approval
of the redevelopment of the lands known 101 McDonald Drive; and
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THAT notification of the street name change to the owners and tenants of
all property affected, public authorities and the post office, and the
erection of the appropriate internal street signs at 101 McDonald Drive be
held in abeyance until the progress of the redevelopment is confirmed.
PW98-015-119 - Tender Award – Pavement Marking of
Streets and Parking Lots, Tender No. PW-1998-12
THAT Tender No. PW -1998-12, Pavement Marking of Streets and Parking
Lots, be awarded to K.D.N. Pavement Markings Ltd. at the Tender price of
$18,702.00 per year for three years.
LS98-005-120 - Tender No. LS1998-16 - Wide Area Front
Rotary Mower
THAT Council approve the purchase of a Wide Area Front Rotary Mower
(Ransomes 951) at a total cost of $54,625.00 from G.C. Duke Equipment
Limited.
#293. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
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
Councillor Hartwell, having previously declared an interest in the correspondence from
Scott Withers, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard.
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Ministry of Finance re: Small Business and Charities
Protection Act, 1998; and
Ministry of Finance re: Commercial and Industrial
Property Taxes Cut by Half a Billion Dollars
#294. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the items of correspondence be referred to the Treasurer.
CARRIED
AMO Alert re: 1998 Ontario Budget
#295. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
SECTION “B” – MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
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CARRIED
AMO Alert re: Provincial Throne Speech Focuses on
Jobs, Health Care, Education and Workfare
#296. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Regional Municipality of Durham re: Proposed New
Municipal Act
#297. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Township of North Dorchester re: Resolution - Reusable
Plastic (PET) Pop Bottle Program
#298. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora endorse the resolution from the
Township of North Dorchester; and
THAT the Premier of Ontario, Minister of the Environment, Association of
Municipalities of Ontario, and Ontario Small Urban Municipalities be
advised in this regard.
CARRIED
City of Orillia re: French/English Twinning Program
#299. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Kidsport re: Request for Temporary Relief from
No Parking Zone for Kidsport, June 2-7, 1998
for Annual Tent Sale
#300. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Mr. Stephen Clements of Kidsport be asked to attend the next
Meeting in order to provide more information regarding his request.
CARRIED
Mike Veilleux, Resident re: By-law 3924-98.T
Parking on Tara Hill Circle and Yonge Street Intersection
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#301. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor West
THAT third reading of By-law 3924-98.T be deferred and the
correspondence be referred to Staff for a Report taking into consideration
the comments provided.
CARRIED
Erik Tollefsen and Lorna Boyd, Residents re: By-law 3937-98.T
Parking on Crawford Rose Drive
#302. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor West
THAT third reading of By-law 3937-98.T be deferred and referred to Staff
for a Report taking into consideration the comments raised in the
correspondence.
CARRIED
Merlin’s Hollow , David and Dierdre Tomlinson re:
Request to Hood Parking Signs at 181 Centre Crescent
for English Flower Garden on May 9, June 13 and
July 4, 1998
#303. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the “no parking signs” be hooded on the west side of Industrial
Parkway North from Scanlon Court to Centre Street.
CARRIED
York Region, Transportation and Works Department re:
St. John’s Sideroad Class Enviromental Assessment
#304. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Totten Sims Hubicki Associates re:
Regional Municipality of York
Aurora Pumping Station and Forcemain
Class Environmental Assessment
#305. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the correspondence be received and staff be directed to monitor the
process.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
General Committee Report No. 07-98
Thursday, May 7, 1998
Aurora Council Minutes No. 18-98 Page 10
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#306. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Report of the General Committee Meeting No. 07-98 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted
with the exception of Recommendation Nos. 15, 21, 23, 26, 28 and 37
CARRIED
Councillor Hartwell, having previously declared an interest in Recommendation Nos. 11,
12 and 13 of this Report, did not take part in the vote called for in regard to the adoption
of these Recommendations.
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 07-98,
THURSDAY, MAY 7, 1998 – RECOMMENDATION NO. 15
Letter of Petition re: Overzet Residential Subdivision Agreement
135 Kennedy Street West, D12-95112; and
George Hervey, Resident re: Recommendation No. 15
re: Overzet Residential Subdivision Agreement, 135 Kennedy Street West;
#307. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 07-98,
THURSDAY, MAY 7, 1998 – RECOMMENDATION NO. 21
Councillor Hogg re: Ad Hoc Communications Committee
Initiatives – Survey Summary
#308. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT a Communications Committee comprising of Councillors Morris,
Hartwell and Hogg, Staff and residents be constituted to investigate the
opportunities and associated cost of implementing the initiatives listed in
the correspondence; and
THAT Councillor Hogg be requested to consult with Staff in this regard.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 07-98,
THURSDAY, MAY 7, 1998 – RECOMMENDATION NO. 23
Leisure Services Advisory Committee Report No. LSAC98-003
April 9, 1998 Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting
#309. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Committee Record of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee
Meeting No. 03-98 held on April 9, 1998 be received as information.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 07-98,
THURSDAY, MAY 7, 1998 – RECOMMENDATION NO. 26
Leisure Services Advisory Committee Report No. LSAC98-003
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April 9, 1998 Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting
#310. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Meeting Room Booking Policy, under Section “B” of Council
Chambers, sub-paragraph #1, delete the word “full” and define Town
related business, and amended to read “No charge for Council Chamber
reservation or coffee service when Department or Council representatives
are in attendance on Town related business, and those circumstances
where an organization wishes to hold a Federal or Provincial “All
Candidates” event”.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 07-98,
THURSDAY, MAY 7, 1998 – RECOMMENDATION NO. 37
Aurora Public Library re: Council Appointments to the
Joint Library Expansion Committee
#311. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT Councillors Griffith, Morris, Hartwell and Hogg be appointed to a
Joint Library Expansion Committee responsible for:
• Ensuring completion of the outstanding Feasibility Study work,
especially the parking issues;
• Identifying funding sources for the capital costs;
• Projecting operating costs for the expanded facility;
• Establishing a project timetable, inclusive of completion date
• Establishing a process for undertaking the building project; and
• Conducting an immediate review of an alternate location that may be
available and appropriate for the Library expansion needs.
CARRIED
LACAC98-03 – April 20, 1998 LACAC Committee Meeting
#312. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Committee Record of the LACAC Meeting held on April 20,
1998 be received as information.
CARRIED
LACAC98-04– May 4, 1998 LACAC Committee Meeting
#313. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Committee Record of the LACAC Meeting held on May 4, 1998
be received as information.
CARRIED
TSAB98-07 – May 5, 1998 Traffic Safety Advisory Board
Meeting – Ransom Street Traffic Concerns
#314. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor West
WHEREAS the Traffic Safety Advisory Board has now reviewed the
suggestion by Council for the imposition of “No Parking” from 4:00 p.m. to
midnight on both sides of Ransom Street and has concluded that this
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action does not resolve the concerns of the residents of Ransom Street
satisfactorily;
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT both sides of Ransom Street from
Yonge Street to Temperance Street, up to and including #19 and #20
Ransom Street, be designated as a “No Stopping Anytime” zone; and
CARRIED
THAT the Committee Record of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting
held on May 5, 1998, be received as information.
CARRIED
CCRC98-04 – May 6, 1998 Community Core Review Committee Meeting
#315. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the Community Core Review Committee be authorized to purchase
two service panels at an approximate cost of $400.00 -$500.00 each; and
THAT the Community Core Review Committee complement and express
it’s appreciation to all Home Show Committee Members and
Staff involved in the setting up and organizing of the Aurora Home Show.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
CO98-029 –121 - Transfer of a Portion of Block B, Plan 579
to Adjoining Owner (12 Devlin Place)
#316. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT Council authorize the transfer of a 40 m2 portion of Block B, Plan
579 to the adjoining owner (12 Devlin Place) for a purchase price of
$789.00, 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 property owner.
CARRIED
CO98-030-122 - Proposed Conveyance of a Portion of Duggan Lane
to Adjoining Owners
#317. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT Bill 3941-98.T, being a By-law to stop up, close and sell Duggan
Lane be provided first reading; and
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all documentation
required to convey the said land to the adjacent owners, reserving
appropriate easements, as discussed in Report CO98-030-122 prior to
third reading.
CARRIED
TR98-013-123 – Extension Agreement – Dical Investments Ltd.
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#318. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Extension
Agreements pursuant to the Municipal Tax Sales Act, proposed by Dical
Investments Ltd. for the following seven properties:
Roll 1946 000 095 80100 0000 1 Offord Cres
Roll 1946 000 095 80112 0000 25 Urquhart Crt.
Roll 1946 000 095 80120 0000 17 Ing Crt.
Roll 1946 000 095 80122 0000 18 Ing Crt.
Roll 1946 000 095 80158 0000 48 Offord Cres.
Roll 1946 000 095 80160 0000 40 Offord Cres.
Roll 1946 000 095 80172 0000 31 Babcock Blvd; and
THAT Council give three readings at this meeting to Bills:
3945-98.F, 3946-98.F, 3947-98.F, 3948-98.F, 3949-98.F,
3950-98.F, and 3951-98.F
CARRIED
PL98-048-124 - Golf Course Agreement
Magna International Inc. and The Alpen House Limited
Part of Lots 17, 18, 19 and 20, Concession II, E.Y.S.
D11-02-98
#319. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Agreement
between the Town of Aurora, The Regional Municipality of York, Magna
International Inc. and The Alpen House Limited respecting the
construction a golf course as defined in the Agreement; and
THAT the Town retain Ecological Services Group to carry out the duties of
the Environmental Inspector for the site to review and monitor the work
through the pre-construction, construction and post construction process
as required by the Agreement and to the satisfaction of the Town of
Aurora.
CARRIED
Councillor Morris, having previously declared an interest in this Report, did not take part
in the vote called for in this regard.
PL98-051-125 - Proposed Site Plan Agreement
Gilman Trading Inc. (Aurora Toyota)
14785 Yonge Street, D11-08098
#320. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT Report PL98-051-125 respecting the delegation of site plan
approval for lands located at 14785 Yonge Street be received as
information; and
THAT subject to a satisfactory review by the Site Plan Committee, the
Director of Planning be authorized to execute a Site Plan Agreement
between Gilman Trading Inc. and the Town of Aurora to allow for the
construction of a building addition on the subject lands, utilzing an
abbreviated site plan approval process as described within the report.
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CARRIED
CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
York Region, Transportation and Works Committee re:
Clause No. 10, in Report No. 8 – Parking and Speed Regulations,
St. John’s Sideroad, Old Yonge Street, Aurora
#321. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the Region of York be requested to consider reducing the speed
limit to 50 km/hr. on this section of St. John’s Sideroad.
CARRIED
David Lakie re: Letter of Appreciation to Aurora Fire
Department for their Assistance in the Fire at 15624
Leslie Street on April 9, 1998
#322. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the Mayor be requested to convey Council’s appreciation to the
Staff who assisted in this endeavour.
CARRIED
Ruth Heaven re: Letter of Appreciation to Leisure Complex staff
#323. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the Mayor be requested to convey Council’s appreciation to the
Staff at the Leisure Complex.
CARRIED
CONSIDERATION OF OTHER BUSINESS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN
GIVEN AT A PREVIOUS MEETING
Councillor Hogg re: Canada Indivisible and the Support of
Quebec Municipalities who Rejected Separatist Option
#324. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
WHEREAS the electors of a great many of the Quebec communities have
voted by substantial majorities to reject Quebec separation, both in 1980
and 1985 (and also in the Federal election of June 22, 1997);
WHEREAS since the Quebec Referendum of October 30, 1995, the
councillors and mayors of 40 Quebec municipalities have passed
resolutions stating that they would wish to remain in Canada regardless of
the outcome of any future referendum in Quebec;
WHEREAS a first responsibility of governments is to protect its citizens;
WHEREAS the citizens of the Town of Aurora have a strong sense of
respect for the residents of Quebec and are deeply committed to support
their French and English brothers and sisters in the Province of Quebec;
WHEREAS any separation of a part of Canada would have very serious
consequence for all Canadians;
WHEREAS the indivisibility of this nation has been called into question;
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WHEREAS Canada is the democracy and any change to the borders of
Canada would necessitate constitutional amendment that was supported
by all Canadians;
WHEREAS the municipal and provincial governments are democratic
institutions but they are not democracies;
WHEREAS the question of national unity needs to be settled, swiftly and
decisively, for Canadians and all the world;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora
hereby petitions the Government of Canada and the federal parties of
Canada to enact legislation that would:
• Ensure that the rights and privileges of all Canadians in the
Province of Quebec who wish to remain Canadian are protected
regardless of any future referendum;
• Remind the Government of Quebec and the people of Quebec that
referenda are not legally binding, that Canada is the democracy
and, therefore, all Canadians must participate in any negotiation to
change the boundaries of Canada;
• Remind Canadians that the Government of Canada has a legal and
moral responsibility to protect person and property;
• Confirm in the Parliament of Canada, that all Canadians must
participate in any process to change the boundaries of Canada;
• Support continued efforts to create better understanding amongst
all Canadians; and
• THAT the Town Clerk distribute copies of this resolution to the
Prime Minister of Canada, M. Jean Chrétien, and Canada
Indivisible.
DEFEATED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
York Region re: Parking Concerns on Wellington Street
#325. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Extract from Special Council Meeting No. 17-98, May 5, 1998
re: Memorandum from Mayor Jones – York Region Water
Allocation to the Town of Aurora; and
Region of York re: Drinking Water Quality
#326. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to Staff for a Report
to comment on the chemical related analysis and documentation
contained in the correspondence from the Region of York.
CARRIED
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BY-LAWS
#327. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for First Reading:
3934-98.T Being a By-law to dedicate certain
lands as public highways on Reference
Plan 65R-20177 forming part of
Industrial Parkway North.
3941-98.T Being a By-law to stop up, close
and sell Duggan Lane in the Town
of Aurora.
3942-98.T Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92 as amended, with
respect to Wells Street.
3943-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
2213-78 (Aurora Vehicle and Recycling).
3944-98.T Being a By-law to dedicate certain
lands as public highways on
Expropriation Plan R269023 forming
part of St. John’s Sideroad.
3945-98.F Being a By-law to authorize the
execution of a tax arrears extension
agreement.
3946-98.F Being a By-law to authorize the
execution of a tax arrears extension
agreement.
3947-98.F Being a By-law to authorize the
execution of a tax arrears extension
agreement.
3948-98.F Being a By-law to authorize the
execution of a tax arrears extension
agreement.
3949-98.F Being a By-law to authorize the
execution of a tax arrears extension
agreement.
3950-98.F Being a By-law to authorize the
execution of a tax arrears extension
agreement.
3951-98.F Being a By-law to authorize the
execution of a tax arrears extension
agreement.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
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#328. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for Second Reading:
3934-98.T Being a By-law to dedicate certain
lands as public highways on Reference
Plan 65R-20177 forming part of
Industrial Parkway North.
3942-98.T Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92 as amended, with
respect to Wells Street.
3944-98.T Being a By-law to dedicate certain
lands as public highways on
Expropriation Plan R269023 forming
part of St. John’s Sideroad.
3945-98.F Being a By-law to authorize the
execution of a tax arrears extension
agreement.
3946-98.F Being a By-law to authorize the
execution of a tax arrears extension
agreement.
3947-98.F Being a By-law to authorize the
execution of a tax arrears extension
agreement.
3948-98.F Being a By-law to authorize the
execution of a tax arrears extension
agreement.
3949-98.F Being a By-law to authorize the
execution of a tax arrears extension
agreement.
3950-98.F Being a By-law to authorize the
execution of a tax arrears extension
agreement.
3951-98.F Being a By-law to authorize the execution
of a tax arrears extension agreement.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
#329. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for Third Reading:
3936-98.T Being a By-law to dedicate certain
lands as public highways
on Reference Plan 65R-19459
forming part of Willis Drive.
3938-98.T Being a By-law to temporarily close
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a portion of Yonge Street within the
Town of Aurora for the July 1st, 1998
Parade (Canada Day).
3940-98.T Being a By-law to temporarily close
Industrial Parkway North within the
Town of Aurora in conjunction with
holiday celebrations planned for
July 1st, 1998 (Canada Day).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
#330. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for Third Reading:
3945-98.F Being a By-law to authorize the
execution of a tax arrears extension
agreement.
3946-98.F Being a By-law to authorize the
execution of a tax arrears extension
agreement.
3947-98.F Being a By-law to authorize the
execution of a tax arrears extension
agreement.
3948-98.F Being a By-law to authorize the
execution of a tax arrears extension
agreement.
3949-98.F Being a By-law to authorize the
execution of a tax arrears extension
agreement.
3950-98.F Being a By-law to authorize the
execution of a tax arrears extension
agreement.
3951-98.F Being a By-law to authorize the
execution of a tax arrears extension
agreement.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
NOTICE OF MOTION
Councillor West provided notice of motion that Wellington Street East between Bayview
Avenue and Industrial Parkway be discussed.
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor McKenzie - Advised of a portable hydro box that could be used by the Communi
events in the downtown area.
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Councillor West - Enquired whether the Friends of Lake Simcoe
correspondence can be considered at the May 27th
Council Meeting.
Asked staff to investigate the present proliferation
of advertising notices on hydro poles.
NEW BUSINESS
Community Programmes Supervisor re:
Request for Exemption from the Town’s Noise By-law
for the Special Events Committee Annual Dance, June 30, 1998
#331. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT permission be granted to the Special Events Committee to be
exempted from the Town’s Noise By-law on June 30, 1998 from 7:00 p.m.
to 11:30 p.m. in conjunction with their annual dance to be held in the Town
Park.
CARRIED
Mayor Jones, on behalf of Council expressed appreciation to Brian Conlin, Director of
Public Works for his valued service in the Corporation. He indicated that Mr. Conlin
would be leaving the Town’s employ on June 1, 1998 and wished him well in his future
endeavours.
IN CAMERA
#332. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT this Council proceed In Camera to address a property acquisition
and a personnel matter.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#333. Moved by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Meeting be adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR L. ALLISON, MUNICIPAL CLERK