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MINUTES - Council - 19980723 TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING NO. 26-98 Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Thursday, July 23, 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/Acting Director of Leisure Services, Director of Corporate Services, Director of Planning, Director of Building Administration/Acting Director of Public Works, Fire Chief, Treasurer, and Council/Committee Secretary. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Councillor Morris declared an interest in the Memorandum from Councillor West regarding the Bayview East Urban Expansion Secondary Plan Area 2B Lands by virtue of an employment relationship with a landowner within the subject area; and Report PL98-078-182 regarding the Site Plan Application and Removal of Holding Prefix for 420643 Ontario Limited (Senator Homes) and related By-law 3973-98.D 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. Councillor Hartwell declared an interest in Report PL98-075-179 regarding the Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for Perwick Investments Ltd. for the lands located at Wellington Street East and John West Way due to his proposed offer to lease on this site 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 #469. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein with the following additions: • Correspondence from Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and delegation requests from Bruno Nazzicone, Landcrest Development Management Inc. and Mary Vander Meer, Jan King, and Don Lewis regarding Report PL98-078-182 – Site Plan Application and Removal of Holding Prefix for 420643 Ontario Limited (Senator Homes); M I N U T E S Aurora Council Minutes No. 26-98 Page 2 Thursday, July 23, 1998 • Correspondence from Aurora Chamber of Commerce regarding Trailer and Mobile Signs; • Correspondence from Underwood, Ion, St. Amand, Parsons regarding the proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 25, St. John’s Bay Land Company Ltd. (Loblaw Properties Ltd.); and • Report TR98-017-192 regarding Tax Rates – 1998 and related By- law 3974-98.F. CARRIED At this point in the meeting, Mayor Jones thanked Janet Van Scheyndel for her contributions as Council/Committee Secretary and advised that she would be moving on within the Corporation to her new position as Legal Assistant for the Town of Aurora. PRESENTATIONS Fire Chief Hunwicks re: 1998 Smoke Alarm Campaign Donations Jack DeGraaf, First Vice President, The Royal Canadian Legion (Aurora) and Jack Laurion, President, Aurora Rotary Club Fire Chief Hunwicks introduced Mr. Jack DeGraaf, First Vice President of The Royal Canadian Legion (Aurora) who recently contributed $1,000.00 towards the 1998 Smoke Alarm Campaign for their total contributions of $1,500.00 in 1998. Mr. DeGraaf indicated that The Royal Canadian Legion has been contributing to the Smoke Alarm Campaign for the past 3 years and congratulated the Fire Department for this program that assists the citizens of Aurora with fire safety. The Fire Chief then introduced Mr. Tony Anderson, incoming President of the Aurora Rotary Club who recently contributed $1,000.00 towards the 1998 Smoke Alarm Campaign. Mr. Anderson thanked the Fire Department for their hard work in connection with the recent fundraising efforts to purchase the defibrillators and their ongoing work with the Smoke Alarm Campaign. The Fire Chief and Mayor Jones expressed their appreciation to The Royal Canadian Legion and Aurora Rotary Club for their continued support in this endeavour. DELEGATIONS Raymond Nicolini, Hair Thoughts re: Request for Information on Parking Issue South Side of Wellington Street East at Yonge Street Mr. Raymond Nicolini, Hair Thoughts asked that the Town of Aurora request the Region of York to remove the No Parking signs which prohibit parking in front of his business on Wellington Street East. He questioned the basis for the signs posted as the area merchants were not notified of the parking restriction prior to the signs being installed. He submitted for Council’s information, a list of Regional Councillors that he had personally contacted who indicated that they would support the removal of the signs. #470. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris THAT the comments of the delegate be referred to the Unfinished Business Section of the Agenda. CARRIED Ken White, President, The Royal Canadian Legion re: Confirmation of Letter of Intent (Soccer Field) Mr. Ken White, President of The Royal Canadian Legion provided a brief overview of the background history of The Royal Canadian Legion that has been operating in Aurora for over 50 years. He advised Council of the Legion’s strong support and ongoing sponsorship to various youth programs including educational grants and professional track meets. He explained that proceeds from the property acquisition for Aurora Council Minutes No. 26-98 Page 3 Thursday, July 23, 1998 the sale of the soccer field lands to the Town would be used to repave the Legion’s existing rear parking lot and the installation of an adjoining driveway to the Aurora Family Leisure Complex. He also offered the shared use of the Legion’s washroom and water services to accommodate the users of the soccer field. #471. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hinder THAT the comments of the delegate be received as information. CARRIED V. Kvedaras, VYT Kvedaras Architect Inc. re: Proposed Industrial Building for TY (Canada) Inc. 230 Earl Stewart Drive Mr. Kvedaras, VYT Kvedaras Architect Inc. advised that he was available to respond to questions on behalf of his client, 1275104 Ontario Inc., (TY [Canada] Inc.) for the proposed Site Plan Application respecting the construction of an industrial building located at 230 Earl Stewart Drive. In response to questions from Council, Mr. Kvedaras stated that he would work with Staff to resolve concerns relating to the metal finish of the proposed building. #472. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Hartwell THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with Report PL98-079-183. CARRIED Brian Corbett, St. John’s Bay Land Company Ltd. re: Proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 25, Lots 2, 3 and Block 4, Registered Plan 65M-2874 Southwest Corner of Bayview Avenue and St. John’s Sideroad (Loblaw Properties Ltd.) Mr. Brian Corbett, St. John’s Bay Land Company Ltd. on behalf of Loblaw Properties Ltd., expressed his client’s support of the Staff recommendation as set out in Report PL98-082-186 that was tabled this evening. He explained that Council had previously approved the application subject to conditions that have since been resolved including the support of the application by the nearby Sobeys food store. In response to questions from Council, Mr. Corbett stated that he would continue to work with Staff to resolve concerns with respect to the state of the subject lands during the 3 year waiting period prior to construction. #473. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with Report PL98-082-186. CARRIED Mary Vander Meer, Jan King, and Don Lewis re: Report PL98-078-182 – Site Plan Application and Removal of Holding Prefix 420643 Ontario Limited (Senator Homes), Senator Court In response to the related correspondence from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, Mr. Lewis on behalf of certain residents of Hilldale Grove, advised that there was no adverse impact on the adjacent landowners in relation to the installation of a fence on the subject site. #474. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell THAT the comments of the delegate be received as information. Aurora Council Minutes No. 26-98 Page 4 Thursday, July 23, 1998 CARRIED Bruno Nazzicone, Landcrest Development Management Inc. re: Report PL98-078-182 – Site Plan Application and Removal of Holding Prefix 420643 Ontario Limited (Senator Homes), Senator Court Mr. Nazzicone, Landcrest Development Management Inc. advised that his client, 420643 Ontario Limited concurs with the Staff recommendation set out in Report PL98- 078-182 that was tabled this evening. He offered full cooperation to address any concerns including the proposed fencing of the subject site. #475. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell THAT the comments of the delegate be received as information. CARRIED ADOPTION OF MINUTES Council Meeting No. 22-98, Wednesday, June 10, 1998 Council Meeting No. 23-98, Wednesday, June 24, 1998 Special Council – Public Planning Meeting No. 24-98, Thursday, June 25, 1988 Special Council Meeting No. 25-98, Tuesday, July 14, 1998 #476. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 22-98, 23-98, 24-98, and 25-98 be adopted as printed and circulated. CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS Minister of Transportation re: Aurora’s Resolution regarding Municipal Capital and Operating Restructuring Fund (MCORF) THAT the correspondence be received as information. Ministry of the Environment re: Aurora’s Resolution regarding Reusable Plastic (PET) Pop Bottle Program THAT the correspondence be received as information. York Region re: Notice of Decision Approval of Amendment No. 21 to the Official Plan for the Town of Aurora Dr. LeGallais, Application D14-24-97 THAT the correspondence be received as information. York Region re: Notice of Decision Approval of Amendment No. 22 to the Official Plan for the Town of Aurora Bayview Wellington Phase III, Application D14-12-07 THAT the correspondence be received as information. York Region re: Invitation to Attend Second Public Information Centre, Friday, July 24, 1998 SECTION “A” – CONSENT ITEMS Aurora Council Minutes No. 26-98 Page 5 Thursday, July 23, 1998 regarding Lake Simcoe Water Treatment Facility Class Environmental Assessment THAT the correspondence be received as information. York Region re: “Investing in Our Communities” York Region’s 1997 Annual Report THAT the correspondence be received as information. York Regional Health and Social Committee re: Clause No. 2, Report No. 6 “Outbreak Control In York Region Communicable Disease Division” THAT the correspondence be received as information. York Region Transportation and Works Committee re: Clause No. 1, Report No. 11 “GO Transit Improvement Plan, York Region” THAT the correspondence be received as information. York Region Transportation and Works Committee re: Clause No. 5, Report No. 12 “York Regional Forest 20-Year Management Plan” THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Director of Leisure Services. York Region Transportation and Works Committee re: Clause No. 21, Report No. 12 “Speed Limit - St. John’s Sideroad, Aurora” THAT the correspondence be received as information. Ontario Trucking Association re: “Trucking Industry in Ontario, the Lifeblood of Your Community” THAT the correspondence be received as information. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority re: “A Call to Action” - Implementing Legacy: A Strategy for a Healthy Humber THAT the correspondence be received as information. Ronald McDonald Children’s Charities of Canada re: Request Permission to Sell Raffle Tickets July 13 to August 25, 1998 for Great CNE Duck Race for Ronald McDonald Children’s Charities THAT permission be granted to Ronald McDonald Children’s Charities of Canada to sell raffle tickets for the Great CNE Duck Race for Ronald McDonald Children’s Charities from July 13, 1998 through to August 25, 1998 in the Town of Aurora. Epilepsy York Region re: Request for Proclamation, “Glad Days for Epilepsy Week”, August 16 to 23, 1998 THAT the week of August 16 to 23, 1998 be proclaimed “Glad Days for Epilepsy Week” in the Town of Aurora. Aurora Council Minutes No. 26-98 Page 6 Thursday, July 23, 1998 Queen’s York Rangers Army Cadet Corps, Aurora Armoury re: Request for Tag Days, September 12 and 13, 1998 THAT permission be granted to Queen’s York Rangers Army Cadet Corps, Aurora Armoury to conduct tag days on September 12 and 13, 1998 in the Town of Aurora. Cattanach Hindson Sutton VanVeldhuizen re: Hughey Estate Appeal to Council’s Refusal or Neglect to Enact a Proposed Amendment to the Town of Richmond Hill’s Zoning By-law, West of Yonge Street and East of Coon’s Road THAT the correspondence be received as information. Diane Lee, Resident re: Request Permission for Street Party Saturday, August 22, 1998, Hill Drive THAT permission be granted to the residents of Hill Drive to close off Hill Drive between Orchard Heights Boulevard and Devins Drive from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for a street party on Saturday, August 22, 1998; THAT the residents notify the Aurora Public Works Department regarding the provision of barricades to close off the street if necessary; and THAT the residents notify the Aurora Fire Department, York Region Police, York County Hospital Ambulance Services, and all residents on the said street of this event. Lori Martin, Resident re: Request Permission for Street Party Saturday, August 22, 1998, Corbett Crescent THAT permission be granted to the residents of Corbett Crescent to close off Corbett Crescent between Springburn Crescent and Cossar Drive from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for a street party on Saturday, August 22, 1998; THAT the residents notify the Aurora Public Works Department regarding the provision of barricades to close off the street if necessary; and THAT the residents notify the Aurora Fire Department, York Region Police, York County Hospital Ambulance Services, and all residents on the said street of this event. Laurie and Michael Uetz, Residents re: Support for Previous Request of Mr. John Petejan to enact a By-law Setting out the Responsibilities of Cat Owners for their Pets THAT the correspondence be referred to Staff. Michael Arriagada, Student re: Appreciation for Town of Aurora Scholarship Award THAT the correspondence be received as information. Magdalena and Lorenz Ufholz re: Letter of Appreciation regarding Closure of Old Bloomington Road at Steeplechase Avenue THAT the correspondence be received as information. Committee of Adjustment re: Notices of Decision Application: A-38-98/D13-38-98 (Bortnick) Application: A-39, 40 & 41-98/D13-39, 40 & 41-98 (Arista) Application: A-42-98/D13-48-98 (Kipling) Application: A-45 & 46-98/D13-45 & 46-98 (Bartolic) Aurora Council Minutes No. 26-98 Page 7 Thursday, July 23, 1998 Application: A-47-98/D13-47-98 (Meininger) Application A-36-98/D13-36-98 (Meininger) THAT the correspondence be received as information. Wellington Lanes Community Association re: Request Permission for Street Party, Sunday, August 23, 1998 Bowler Street and Snedden Street THAT permission be granted to the Wellington Lanes Community Association to close off sections of Bowler Street and Snedden Street from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for a street party on Sunday, August 23, 1998; THAT Wellington Lanes Community Association notify the Aurora Public Works Department regarding the provision of barricades to close off the street if necessary; and THAT Wellington Lanes Community Association notify the Aurora Fire Department, York Region Police, York County Hospital Ambulance Services, and all residents on the said street of this event. Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters re: Request for Proclamation, “Project Purple Week” August 1 to 7, 1998 THAT August 1 to 7, 1998 be proclaimed “Project Purple Week” in the Town of Aurora. Aurora Chamber of Commerce re: Trailer and Mobile Signs THAT the enforcement of part of Sign By-law 3400-92 regulating Trailer and Mobile Signs be deferred until the end of August, 1998 and a presentation by the Chamber of Commerce has been made to Council on the matter. STAFF REPORTS CO98-043-171 re: Proposed Conveyance Part of Lot 22, Plan 39 fronting on Reuben Street (Old George Street Pool Parking Lot) THAT Council authorize Staff to provide public notice for two (2) weeks, of the Town’s intention to sell approximately 0.1 acres of the Environmental Protection property located on the south side of Reuben Street that was previously used as the parking lot for the former George Street Pool; THAT Council authorize Staff to obtain an appraisal of the above property as required by the Municipal Act; and THAT if no other expressions of interest are received, the Clerk be directed to prepare the appropriate documentation for the conveyance of the property with the necessary reservations for service easements and that same be presented to Council for consideration. CO98-046-172 re: Request to Extend Media Bingo Lottery Program August 20, 1998 to December 17, 1998, Big Sisters of York THAT the request of the Big Sisters of York to extend their media bingo program to conduct a media bingo on television weekly for a further 4 months from August 20, 1998 to December 17, 1998 in the Town of Aurora be approved; and THAT the approval of future media bingo lottery applications be delegated to Staff responsible for the issuance of lottery licences. Aurora Council Minutes No. 26-98 Page 8 Thursday, July 23, 1998 CO98-047-173 re: Designate School Bus Loading Zones Amendment to Parking By-law 3377-92, as amended Murray Drive – Regency Acres Public School Glass Drive – St. Joseph’s Separate School THAT a school bus loading zone be designated for the west side of Murray Drive from a point 95.5 m. north of Glass Drive to a point 134.4 m. north; THAT a school bus loading zone be designated for the north side of Glass Drive from a point 84.1 m. west of Murray Drive to a point 140.2 m. west; THAT the school bus loading zones at these locations be designated 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday; THAT the Clerk be authorized to introduce the necessary Bill; and THAT Bill 3926-98.T be given first and second reading at the July 23, 1998 Council Meeting and that third reading of the proposed Bill be given at the August 26, 1998 Council Meeting so as to give effect prior to school resuming in September 1998. #477. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hartwell THAT the suggested resolutions respecting the matters listed as “Consent Items” be adopted as submitted to Council and Staff be authorized to take all necessary action required to give effect to same. CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: Introduction of Legislation to Establish a Greater Toronto Services Board #478. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: Greater Coordination and Integration of Services in GTA #479. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED Mayor Hazel McCallion/E.Sabourin, City of Mississauga re: New School Funding Formula and Its Growth Implications for Growth Municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area #480. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris THAT the correspondence be endorsed; and SECTION “B” – MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION Aurora Council Minutes No. 26-98 Page 9 Thursday, July 23, 1998 THAT the Mayor be directed to bring forward Aurora’s resolution in this regard to the next Greater Toronto Area Mayor Meeting. CARRIED York Region Commissioner of Finance re: Clause No. 1, Report No. 5 “Impact of the Proposed Regional Policy for Tax Rebates for Registered Charities” #481. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED York Region Commissioner of Finance re: Clause No. 1, Report No. 6 “Optional Commercial and Industrial Property Classes” #482. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED York Region Transportation and Works Committee re: Clause No. 3, Report No. 12 “Regional Roads Capital Budget – Revised 1998, Ten-Year Program” #483. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED York Region Transporatation and Works Committee re: Clause No. 23, Report No. 12 “Long Term Solid Waste Disposal Planning – Third Progress Report” #484. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED Ontario Lottery Corporation re: Advance Funding Program #485. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED City of Brampton re: Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance Request Support for Fully Functioning Future Role of Toronto International Airport #486. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora endorse the resolution as set out in the correspondence of the City of Brampton on the matter. Aurora Council Minutes No. 26-98 Page 10 Thursday, July 23, 1998 CARRIED Town of Richmond Hill re: Request to the Ontario Government to Protect the Integrity of Existing GO Rail Service and Ensure Newmarket Rail Line Remains Open #487. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora endorse the resolution as set out in the correspondence of the Town of Richmond Hill on the matter. CARRIED Town of Markham re: Centralized Facility(ies) for Composting and Recycling #488. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT Councillor Healy be nominated to serve on the Public Liaison Committee with Councillor Hartwell nominated as an alternate member; and THAT Staff be directed to solicit for the membership of one (1) Aurora resident to also serve on the Public Liaison Committee. CARRIED Township of Norwich re: Request for Financial Donation Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program (ODRAP) #489. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT authorization be given to allocate a financial donation in the amount of $333.33 to the Township of Norwhich. CARRIED The Canadian Pony Club re: Request for Proclamation “National Tetratholon Week”, August 15 to 21, 1998, and Request to Use Aurora Transit to Transport Athletes Monday, August 17, 1998 and Tuesday, August 18, 1998 #490. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris THAT August 15 to 21, 1998 be proclaimed “National Tetrathlon Week” in the Town of Aurora; THAT Town of Aurora pins be made available to the participants; and THAT the Leisure Services Staff be directed to support The Canadian Pony Club with their 3km cross country run on the Willow Farm Valley Trail System to be held on Thursday, August 20, 1998. CARRIED Councillor West re: Proposed Official Plan Amendment Bayview East Urban Expansion Area, Southwest Quadrant Secondary Plan Area 2b Lands #491. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith Aurora Council Minutes No. 26-98 Page 11 Thursday, July 23, 1998 THAT the correspondence be referred to Staff to respond in the Fall of 1998 regarding the estimated recreational needs required for the ultimate population of Aurora including proposed facilities, locations, timeframes, and financial implications. CARRIED Councillor Morris, having previously declared an interest in this correspondence, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard. On a point of order, Councillor Morris advised that she would be seeking a legal opinion regarding her requirement to declare a conflict of interest for matters relating to the Secondary Plan Area 2b Lands. Councillor West re: Youth Advisory Committee Report Recommendation to Investigate Hiring of a Person to Oversee the Development and Implementation of Youth Programming in Aurora #492. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor West THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED Councillor West re: Mayor’s Memo regarding Trinity Anglican Church – Annual use of Phones #493. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy THAT the correspondence be referred to the Leisure Services Advisory Committee. CARRIED Councillor Morris re: Road Watch Program #494. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hinder THAT further to Council’s prior direction, Staff be directed to initiate contact with the York Regional Police with a view to seeking information and updates of similar “Road Watch” Programs in operation throughout York Region; and THAT Staff be directed to forward the current information regarding the “Road Watch” Programs to the Traffic Safety Advisory Board for their information, to review the contents and provide feedback to Staff on how best to facilitate the implementation of the “Road W atch” Program in Aurora. WITHDRAWAL: The motion was withdrawn with the consent of the mover and seconder. #495. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hinder THAT Staff be directed to forward the current information regarding the “Road Watch” Programs to the Traffic Safety Advisory Board for their information, to review the contents and provide feedback to Staff on how best to facilitate the implementation of the “Road Watch” Program in Aurora Council Minutes No. 26-98 Page 12 Thursday, July 23, 1998 Aurora in conjunction with the Traffic Safety Advisory Board’s review of ongoing traffic safety in the Town of Aurora. CARRIED Director of Planning re: Public Meeting Month of August, 1998 #496. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the Special Council – Public Planning Meeting scheduled for August 27, 1998 be rescheduled to August 26, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. prior to the regular Council Meeting scheduled for the same evening. CARRIED STAFF REPORTS Treasurer re: Report TR98-017-192 – 1998 Tax Rates At this point in the meeting, the Treasurer made an overhead presentation outlining the proposed 1998 Tax Rates for the Town of Aurora. The Treasurer advised that the three major factors affecting the 1998 tax levy in Aurora were reassessment; Provincial downloading and Region of York service level adjustments; and transitional ratios (shifting of tax burdens between property classes). The Treasurer explained the transition and fairness of tax ratios and how they work and provided samples of the combined effects for residential, multi-residential, commercial and industrial properties. She advised of an overall increase to the residential class of approximately 9.37%, a decrease of 10 to 20% to the multi-residential class, and a decrease to the commercial and industrial classes. TR98-017-192 re: 1998 Tax Rates #497. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder THAT Report TR98-017-192 entitled “1998 Tax Rates” be received; and THAT Bill 3974-98.F, establishing the 1998 tax rates for the Town of Aurora, the Regional Municipality of York and the York Region District School Boards be given three readings at the July 23, 1998 Council Meeting. CARRIED At this point in the meeting the Chief Administrative Officer requested input from Council respecting a draft press release regarding the Aurora’s Implementation on the Provincial Tax Policy Framework for 1998 which he distributed at the meeting. ADM98-003-174 re: Town of Aurora Proposed Purchase of Soccer Field from Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 385 105 Industrial Parkway North #498. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT Council approve in principle, the purchase of the soccer field located on the eastern section of the Legion’s property (Part of Part 1 on Plan 65R-626), for the sum of $40,000 and associated legal costs subject to the execution of an Agreement of Purchase and Sale satisfactory to both parties; THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all pertinent documents including the Offer to Purchase between the Town of Aurora Aurora Council Minutes No. 26-98 Page 13 Thursday, July 23, 1998 and the Vendor, The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 385 to effect the conveyance; THAT Council provide first and second Reading to Bill No. 3975-98.L, being a Bill to authorize the acquisition of the land on the eastern portion of The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 385 property; and THAT the required financing for acquisition costs be provided from the Council approved 1998 Capital Project Account for the Legion soccer field, funded from Development Charges. CARRIED CO98-042-175 re: Proposed Conveyance of Blocks 37 and 38 on Plan 65M-3222 #499. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the documentation necessary to sell Blocks 37 and 38, Plan 65M-3222 to the owner of Lots 10 and 33, J. A. Developments Inc., for nominal consideration; and THAT Bill 3970-98.L, being a By-law declaring Blocks 37 and 38, Plan 65M-3222 as surplus to the requirements of the Town, and authorizing the conveyance of the said lands, be provided first, second and third readings. CARRIED CO98-045-176 re: Contract Parking Control Services - Winter 1998 #500. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT the proposal from Wakenhut Security to provide supplementary parking control services for the winter 1998/99 period at a rate of $20.00 per hour plus GST be accepted. CARRIED PL98-072-177 re: Proposed Site Plan Agreements and Rezoning Aurora Vehicle Recycling & Sales Ltd. Part of Lot 11, Concession 2 E.Y.S 1030 Bloomington Road, D11-10-98 & D14-10-98 #501. Moved by Councillor McKenzie 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 Aurora Vehicle Recycling & Sales Ltd. and the Town of Aurora for the construction of a parts storage building of approximately 1188.0 square metres (12,788 square feet); and THAT subject to the approval of the above noted Site Plan Agreement, Council give second and third reading at the July 23, 1998 Council Meeting to Bill 3943-98.D to rezone the property from the “Rural General (RU) Zone” to the “Rural General (RU-10) Exception Zone”. CARRIED PL98-074-178 re: Site Plan Amendment Application 1158144 Ontario Inc. (KTI Ltd.) Lots 8, 9 and 11, Registered Plan 65M-2873 Aurora Council Minutes No. 26-98 Page 14 Thursday, July 23, 1998 242 Earl Stewart Drive, 31 & 37 Isaacson Crescent D11-13-97 and D11-09-98 #502. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the plans authorized by Council at its meeting of June 10, 1998, pertaining to Site Plan Agreements respecting lands described as Lots 8, 9 and 11, Registered Plan 65M-2873, municipally known as 242 Earl Stewart Drive, 31 and 37 Isaacson Crescent, executed by 1158144 Ontario Inc., be replaced with revised plans to reflect a further amendment recognizing the proposed deletion of a parking area and grassed island as referenced in Figures 3 and 4 of Report PL98-074-178. CARRIED PL98-075-179 re: Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Perwick Investments Ltd. Part of Lot 81, Concession 1 EYS Wellington Street East at John West Way, D14-16-98 #503. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor West THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Zoning By- law Amendment application D14-16-98 filed for lands located at the northwest corner of Wellington Street East and John West Way, scheduled for the August 26, 1998 Public Planning Meeting. CARRIED Councillor Hartwell, having previously declared an interest in this Report, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard. PL98-076-180 re: Interim Policy and Procedures Guidelines for Use at Contaminated Sites #504. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder THAT the “Interim Policy and Procedures – Contaminated Sites” to address environmental site remediation be used as an interim measure through the planning approval process as required; and THAT Staff be authorized to pursue further review of the issues of contaminated sites in consultation with Town Staff, relevant agencies and industry groups in order to draft a final policy and procedure for contaminated sites and report back to Council. AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was: #505. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris THAT the Association for Municipalities of Ontario be requested to assist in developing municipal policies regarding contaminated sites. CARRIED The main motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED PL98-077-181 re: Zoning By-law Amendment Application Tiziana and Louis Tolfo, 14591 Bathurst Street Part of Lot 76, Concession 1 W.Y.S., D14-14-98 #506. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hartwell Aurora Council Minutes No. 26-98 Page 15 Thursday, July 23, 1998 THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Zoning By- law Amendment application D14-14-98 regarding the rezoning of 14591 Bathurst Street scheduled for the August 26, 1998 Public Planning Meeting. CARRIED PL98-078-182 re: Site Plan Application and Removal of Holding Prefix 420643 Ontario Limited (Senator Homes) Part of Lot 81, Concession 1 WYS, Senator Court, D11-20-97, D14-17-97; Correspondence from Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority; and Delegation from Bruno Nazzicone, Landcrest Development Management Inc. #507. 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 of Aurora, the Region of York, and 420643 Ontario Limited respecting lands described as Part of Lot 81, Concession 1 WYS, municipally known as Senator Court; and THAT subject to the execution of the Site Plan Agreement, Bill 3973-98.D receive 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading to remove the Holding (H) prefix. AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was: #508. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy THAT the Site Plan Agreement include the requirement to fence all floodplain area with the exception of a 10 m. wide opening to accommodate the water flow from the pond and watercourse located directly to the west of the subject land. CARRIED The main motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED Councillor Morris, having previously declared an interest in this Report, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard. PL98-079-183 re: Proposed Site Plan Application 1275104 Ontario Inc., (Ty [Canada] Inc.) Lots 12 & 13, R.P. 65M-2873 230 Earl Stewart Drive, D11-15-98, and Delegation from V. Kvedaras, VYT Kvedaras Architect Inc. #509. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy THAT Report PL98-079-183 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 1275104 Ontario Inc. and the Town of Aurora respecting the construction of an industrial building. CARRIED PL98-080-184 re: Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Application Osnakan Ltd. 15 Brookland Avenue D11-05-95, D14-20-95 #510. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor West Aurora Council Minutes No. 26-98 Page 16 Thursday, July 23, 1998 THAT subject to the submission of all fees and securities, and By-law 3796-98.D coming into force, Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Site Plan Agreement with Osnakan Ltd. and the Town of Aurora to permit the construction of twelve rowhouse units, and THAT a further public meeting is not required in respect of the subject lands given the timeframes that have elapsed since the matter was last before the public and Members of Council. CARRIED PL98-081-185 re: Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Application 1268264 Ontario Ltd./Totera Meats Former Scanlon Bakery Lands 15207 Yonge Street D11-12-98 #511. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Morris THAT subject to the submission of all fees and securities, and By-law 3964-98.D coming into force, Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Site Plan Agreement with 1268264 Ontario Ltd. and Totera Meats Ltd. and the Town of Aurora to permit the construction of a four storey mixed use commercial and residential building. CARRIED PL98-082-186 re: Proposed Official Plan Amendment #25 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. and Correspondence from Underwood, Ion, St. Amand, Parsons #512. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy THAT Council give second and third readings to Bill 3963-98.D respecting Official Plan Amendment Number 25. CARRIED CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations re: Aurora’s Resolution to Support the Request from Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority to Participate in Deposit/Return Pilot Project #513. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor West THAT the Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations be requested to provide clarification regarding funds received by the Liquor Control Board of Ontario to assist Municipalities in this regard. CARRIED York Region re: York Region Population Town Identification Signs, Region of York Road System #514. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hinder THAT the Region of York be requested to update the new value on entrance population signs in the Town of Aurora. Aurora Council Minutes No. 26-98 Page 17 Thursday, July 23, 1998 CARRIED Region of York re: Clause No. 3, Report No. 6, “Tobacco Vendor Enforcement Program Funding” #515. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Morris THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Smoking By- law Review Ad Hoc Committee. CARRIED GO Transit re: Second Bradford Train Coming in September #516. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Hinder THAT the correspondence be received as information; and THAT Council’s appreciation be expressed to GO Transit for the implementation of a second Bradford GO Train which will increase service to Aurora. CARRIED Big Sisters of York Region re: Annual 10K Run/Walk, Sunday, October 4, 1998 #517. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell THAT permission be granted to Big Sisters of York Region to hold their Annual 10K Run/Walk on Sunday, October 4, 1998 in the Town of Aurora. CARRIED Town of Markham re: Request for Participation in the Formation of Mayor’s National Committee on Mental Health and Acknowledgement of “World Mental Health Day”, October 10, 1998 #518. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder THAT October 10, 1998 be proclaimed “World Mental Health Day” in the Town of Aurora. CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS Raymond Nicolini, Hair Thoughts re: Request for Information on Parking Issue South Side of Wellington Street East at Yonge Street #519. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris THAT Staff be directed to prepare a letter requesting reconsideration of the request to the Region of York to be signed by each Member of Council if they so wish in support of the removal of the No Parking restrictions between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on the south side of Wellington Street East at Yonge Street. DEFEATED #520. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Hartwell Aurora Council Minutes No. 26-98 Page 18 Thursday, July 23, 1998 THAT the provisions of the Procedural By-law be waived, the hour of the adjournment be extended and the agenda be completed. CARRIED #521. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris THAT Staff be directed to obtain and assemble all relevant information related to this parking issue for future consideration by the General Committee. CARRIED York Region re: Class Environmental Assessment St. John’s Sideroad (Y.R. 26) from Yonge Street (Y.R. 1) to Woodbine Avenue (Y.R. 8) Towns of Aurora and Whitchurch-Stouffville #522. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell THAT the correspondence be received as information; THAT a copy of the correspondence be forwarded to Mr. Ben Kestein; and THAT the Region of York be requested to provide further information regarding their prediction of high maintenance costs associated with any bridge as set out in the Class Environmental Assessment. CARRIED BA98-009-187 re: Variance to Sign By-law #3400-92 Academy Baldwin Nursery School, 69 McLeod Drive #523. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell THAT Council approve the request for a variance to Sign By-law #3400- 92 to permit the installation of a ground sign at 69 McLeod Drive on the following conditions: 1) Only one ground sign may be erected at any one time. 2) The maximum size of the ground sign shall be 8 ft. X 4 ft. 3) The sign shall be two-sided. 4) The maximum area for tenant advertising shall be 2 ft. X 4 ft. for each side. 5) The sign shall be open on the bottom with an overall height not to exceed 11 ft. - 6 in. 6) The sign shall not be illuminated. CARRIED CO98-037-188 re: Request for Taxi By-law Amendments Today’s Taxi – Owner’s Limitations #524. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder Aurora Council Minutes No. 26-98 Page 19 Thursday, July 23, 1998 THAT the request by Today’s Taxi to increase the limit on the number of Owner’s plates a single entity may own or control from 66% of the total to 75% of the total owners plates available be held in abeyance and considered after the current applicants on the priority list have been processed by Staff. CARRIED CO98-041-189 re: Request for Driveway Access - Oxford Property Management, Block 17, Plan 65M-2207 Valhalla Court, 15331 Yonge Street #525. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT the request for the dedication of the portion of the Town owned 0.3 metre reserve necessary to allow a direct driveway connection from Valhalla Court to the rear of the plaza located at 15331 Yonge Street be denied; and THAT request of the proponent be referred to Public Works Staff to work with the applicant to determine if alternative means to gain access to the rear of the property can be achieved without construction of the proposed driveway onto Valhalla Court. CARRIED PW98-022-190 re: Intersection Pedestrian Signals - Wellington Street #526. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Healy THAT the Region of York be advised that Council has no objection to the installation of Intersection Pedestrian Signals on Wellington Street at Wells Street and at George Street for a trial period as stipulated by the Region of York in Report No. 3; THAT the Region of York be requested to submit a further report at the end of the trial period on the effectiveness of the installations; and THAT the Region of York be requested to post the related signage as soon as possible and provide information in this regard to the York Region Board of Education. CARRIED PW98-023-191 re: Aurora Transit Partnership Update #527. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy THAT Report No. PW98-023-191 providing an update on the proposed partnership between Aurora, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, and GO Transit be received for information; THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into Agreements with the Town of Newmarket and the Town of Richmond Hill, and GO Transit to provide cross border transit service to the Town of Aurora; THAT the commencement date of the cross border transit service be August 4, 1998; THAT the Agreements be for a five (5) month trial period ending December 31, 1998; Aurora Council Minutes No. 26-98 Page 20 Thursday, July 23, 1998 THAT Council approve the revised Aurora Transit fare structure; THAT Council approve the revised Aurora Transit logo; and THAT appreciation be expressed to Ken Lauppe, Operations Manager for providing assistance in this regard. CARRIED BY-LAWS #528. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills for First Reading: 3926-98.T Being a By-law to amend Parking By-law 3377-92 as amended, with respect to Murray Drive and Glass Drive (school bus loading zones). 3967-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (St. Clair Veterinary Facilities Limited). 3968-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (Yorkwood Homes Wellington Inc.). 3969-98.H Being a By-law to amend By-law 3514093 to appoint Solicitors to act as Officers of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora (Lonny Knox). 3970-98.L Being a By-law to authorize the conveyance of land, being Blocks 37 and 38 on Registered Plan 65M-3222. 3972-98.C Being a By-law to amend By-law 3737-96.C as amended, to govern the procedures of the Council of the Town of Aurora and its Boards and Committees (starting time and finishing time of Regular Meetings of Council). 3973-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (420643 Ontario Limited – Senator Homes). 3974-98.F Being a By-law to set Tax Rates for the Year 1998. 3975-98.L Being a By-law to authorize the acquisition of land being the soccer field located at 105 Industrial Parkway North. AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time. Aurora Council Minutes No. 26-98 Page 21 Thursday, July 23, 1998 CARRIED Councillor Morris, having previously declared an interest in By-law 3973-98.D, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard. #529. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills for Second Reading: 3926-98.T Being a By-law to amend Parking By-law 3377-92 as amended, with respect to Murray Drive and Glass Drive (school bus loading zones). 3943-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (Aurora Vehicle and Recycling). 3963-98.D Being a By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 25 (St. John’s Bay Land Company – Loblaws). 3967-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (St. Clair Veterinary Facilities Limited). 3968-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (Yorkwood Homes Wellington Inc.). 3969-98.H Being a By-law to amend By-law 3514093 to appoint Solicitors to act as Officers of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora (Lonny Knox). 3970-98.L Being a By-law to authorize the conveyance of land, being Blocks 37 and 38 on Registered Plan 65M-3222. 3971-98.F Being a By-law to set Tax Ratios for the Year 1998. 3972-98.C Being a By-law to amend By-law 3737-96.C as amended, to govern the procedures of the Council of the Town of Aurora and its Boards and Committees (starting time and finishing time of Regular Meetings of Council). 3973-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (420643 Ontario Limited – Senator Homes). 3974-98.F Being a By-law to set Tax Rates for the Year 1998. Aurora Council Minutes No. 26-98 Page 22 Thursday, July 23, 1998 3975-98.L Being a By-law to authorize the acquisition of land being the soccer field located at 105 Industrial Parkway North. AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time. CARRIED Councillor Morris, having previously declared an interest in By-law 3973-98.D, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard. #530. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills for Third Reading: 3796-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (Osnakan). 3924-98.T Being a By-law to amend Parking By-law 3377-92 as amended with respect to Old Yonge Street. 3937-98.T Being a By-law to amend Parking By-law 3377-92, as amended, with respect to Aurora Heights Drive and Crawford Rose Drive. 3961-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (Bayview Wellington Phase III). 3964-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (Scanlon Bakery). AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time. CARRIED #531. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills for Third Reading: 3974-98.F Being a By-law to set Tax Rates for the Year 1998. AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time. On a recorded vote, the resolution was CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY YEAS: 9 NAY: 0 VOTING YEA: Councillors Griffith, Hartwell, Healy, Hinder, Hogg, McKenzie, Moris, and West; and Mayor Jones Aurora Council Minutes No. 26-98 Page 23 Thursday, July 23, 1998 VOTING NAY: None THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills for Third Reading: 3943-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (Aurora Vehicle and Recycling). 3963-98.D Being a By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 25 (St. John’s Bay Land Company –Loblaws). 3969-98.H Being a By-law to amend By-law 3514093 to appoint Solicitors to act as Officers of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora (Lonny Knox). 3970-98.L Being a By-law to authorize the conveyance of land, being Blocks 37 and 38 on Registered Plan 65M-3222. 3971-98.F Being a By-law to set Tax Ratios for the Year 1998. 3973-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (420643 Ontario Limited – Senator Homes). AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time. CARRIED Councillor Morris, having previously declared an interest in By-law 3973-98.D, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard. THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills for Third Reading: 3972-98.C Being a By-law to amend By-law 3737-96.C as amended, to govern the procedures of the Council of the Town of Aurora and its Boards and Committees (starting time and finishing time of Regular Meetings of Council). AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time. CARRIED NOTICE OF MOTION Councillor McKenzie provided notice of motion regarding the review of Council remuneration. QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS Councillor Hartwell - Enquired about the current status of the schedule for reconstruction of Yonge Street. Aurora Council Minutes No. 26-98 Page 24 Thursday, July 23, 1998 Councillor Hogg - Asked Council to consider advising the public that they should feel free to visit any of the Town’s air conditioned facilities during operating hours in order to cool down during the summer months. Councillor Morris - Enquired about the policy and process for recognizing community organizations within the Town of Aurora. Councillor West - Asked the Director of Planning if a road widening would be considered for Golf Links Drive to accommodate the proposed condominium to be constructed in that area. Councillor Healy - Advised Council of a recent newspaper article in The Toronto Star regarding traffic calming devices which he would be forwarding to the Traffic Safety Advisory Board for information. ADJOURNMENT #532. Moved by Councillor Morris THAT the meeting be adjourned at 11:52 p.m. CARRIED ___________________________ ____________________________________ T. JONES, MAYOR L. ALLISON, MUNICIPAL CLERK