MINUTES - Council - 19981028
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 38-98
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, October 28, 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 Director of Corporate Services/Acting Chief
Administrative Officer, Director of Planning, Director
of Building Administration, Director of Leisure
Services, Director of Public Works, Fire Chief,
Treasurer, Administrative Coordinator/Acting Deputy
Clerk, and Council/Committee Secretary.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Healy declared an interest in Report LS98-013-258, by virtue of his
employment with the York Region Board of Education 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.
At this point in the meeting, Mayor Jones advised that the Annual Remembrance Day
Parade is to be held on Sunday, November 8, 1998 at 1:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#696. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein with the
addition of a memorandum from the Treasurer regarding the Property Tax
Limit for Commercial and Industrial Classes.
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
Jerzy Sapieha re: Comments made by Councillor Healy at
October 14, 1998 Council Meeting
Mr. Jerzy Sapieha showed a video of a portion of the October 14, 1998 Council Meeting
highlighting certain comments made by Councillor Healy during the discussion on the
job description and recruitment for the position of the Chief Administrative Officer for the
Town of Aurora. He expressed concerns that in his opinion the remarks made by
Councillor Healy may have offended some Members of Council and residents. He
questioned the precedent setting for the comments that were indicated and suggested
that elected officials should have regard to the value of their rights.
M I N U T E S
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#697. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the comments of the delegate be received.
CARRIED
Evelyn Barrack re: Snow Removal, Street Cleaning, and
Placement of a Bus Shelter near Hadley Grange Senior Apartments
Ms. Evelyn Barrack advised Council of the potential hazardous situation to pedestrians
due to the amount of snow that has been left by the snowploughs in the vicinity of
Yonge Street and St. John’s Sideroad. She indicated that during the winter months it is
very difficult and dangerous to enter the bus shelter located outside of Hadley Grange
due to the accumulation of snow. Ms. Barrack also expressed concern that pedestrians
walk through puddles of water on the street due to the accumulation of water around the
drains at the corner of the road when it rains. She expressed concern with the
elimination of a transit route at the corner of Old Yonge Street and St. John’s Sideroad
which was very convenient for the residents of Hadley Grange who used the transit
system. Ms. Barrack showed pictures depicting the bus shelter in front of Hadley
Grange, snowed covered pedestrian walkways and curbsides, and drainage in the
vicinity of Yonge Street and St. John’s Sideroad and asked for Council’s assistance to
improve these conditions.
#698. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate and the correspondence be received
and referred to staff for a Report.
CARRIED
Councillor Morris and Mark Pettes, Landscape Architect
on behalf of Aurora Community Arboretum Program (ACAP)
re: Canada Millennium Partnership Program
Councillor Morris on behalf of Aurora Community Arboretum Program (ACAP) informed
Council that ACAP is an Aurora based volunteer group which entered into a partnership
program with the Town of Aurora. She advised that ACAP is assisting in working
towards enhancing the naturalization of the valley lands through memorial and
celebration plantings. Councillor Morris requested Council‘s endorsement of a funding
application that ACAP is submitting to the Canada Millennium Partnership Program for
financial assistance for a gateway to the arboretum lands in front of the Town Hall. She
then introduced Mark Pettes, Landscape Architect to explain the proposal.
Mr. Mark Pettes, Landscape Architect indicated that the goal of the project is to develop
a formal entrance and garden for the arboretum that will connect the community with its
natural environment, heritage, and neighbours. The proposed location and setting of
the arboretum entrance parkette would be adjacent to the Town Hall overlooking the
Town. He advised that this highly visible location would help increase public
awareness of the parkland jewel in Aurora. Mr. Pettes noted that the entranceway will
be a focal point of the ongoing efforts of the Aurora Community Arboretum Program in
its effort to develop a living museum in the Holland Valley floodplain within the Town of
Aurora. He advised that the uses of the arboretum would connect with the natural
environment as they explore the trail system network at the proposed entranceway. Mr.
Pettes showed sketches illustrating the location, structure, and aesthetics of the
proposed gateway.
#699. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora endorse the application of Aurora
Community Arboretum Program (ACAP) to the Canadian Millennium
Partnership Program.
CARRIED
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Special Council-Public Planning Meeting No. 31-98, Wednesday, September 23, 1998
Council Meeting No. 32-98, Wednesday, September 23, 1998
Special Council No. 33-98, Tuesday, September 29, 1998
Special Council No. 34-98, Monday, October 5, 1998
Special Council No. 35-98, Wednesday, October 14, 1998
Council Meeting No. 36-98, Wednesday, October 14, 1998
#700. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 31-98, 32-98, 33-98, 34-98, 35-98
and 36-98 be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Office of the Minister of the Environment re:
Council Correspondence concerning Aurora Council’s Support
for a Reduction in the Level of Sulphur in Gasoline
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York Region, Regional Chief Administrative Officer re:
Clause No. 1, Report No. 4 –
Transfer of Plumbing Inspection Services
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York Region, Regional Chief Administrative Officer re:
Clause No. 1, Report No. 5 –
On-Site Sewage Inspection Services
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York Region, Transportation and Works Committee re:
Clause No. 1, Report No. 16 –
Certificate of Approval Costs
Transportation Development Review Fees
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
City of Toronto, Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee
re: Clause No. 1, Report No. 8
- Response to the Discussion Paper on
Social Housing Reform
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Township of King re: Notice of Passing of a Zoning By-law
concerning a Parcel of Land Located South of
Wellington Street West between Bathurst Street
SECTION “A” – CONSENT ITEMS
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and Dufferin Street
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Royal Canadian Legion re: Request for Approval and
Invitation for Remembrance Day Parade, Sunday, November 8, 1998;
Request for Proclamation - ΑPoppy Week”, November 1-11, 1998; and
Request to Pay for Remembrance Day Programs and to Purchase One Wreath
THAT permission be granted to conduct the Remembrance Day Parade to
be held on Sunday, November 8, 1998, and Members of Council wishing
to attend the events scheduled be invited to do in accordance with the
standard Policy;
THAT November 1-11, 1998 be proclaimed ΑPoppy Week≅ in the Town of
Aurora with notice of the proclamation to be placed in the Town of Aurora
Notice Board; and
THAT the Town of Aurora pay for the Remembrance Day programs and
purchase one wreath in the amount of $60.00.
Aurora High School re: Presentation of the Town of Aurora
Awards at the 25th Annual Commencement, November 13, 1998
THAT Aurora High School be notified that Council intends to make the
Town of Aurora Awards available for the 25th Annual Commencement of
Aurora High School to be held on November 13, 1998 at 8:00 p.m.
The Dr. G. W. Williams Secondary School re:
Commencement, November 6, 1998
THAT Council intends to make the Town of Aurora Awards available for
the Commencement of The Dr. G. W. Williams Secondary School to be
held on November 6, 1998 at 8:00 p.m.
Events Aurora re: Request for Proclamation -
“Family Violence Prevention Month”, November 1998
THAT November 1998 be proclaimed “Family Violence Prevention Month”
in the Town of Aurora.
Canadian Public Health Association re: Request for Proclamation
- “World AIDS Day”, December 1, 1998
THAT December 1, 1998 be proclaimed “World AIDS Day” in the Town of
Aurora.
The Police Retirees of Ontario Inc. re: Request for Support
and Participation in 1998 York Region Garden Bros. Circus Campaign
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Rosemary Ritlop re: Request for No Parking Zone
on One Side of Allenvale Drive
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Traffic Safety
Advisory Board.
Marlene Simone re: Request for Relief from By-law
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and Refund of Security Deposit for Fence
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to Staff for a Report.
Vic’s Shoe Repair re: Letter of Appreciation
to Staff and Contracting Company for
Yonge Street Reconstruction
THAT the correspondence be received as information and that Council’s
appreciation be extended to the Staff.
Committee of Adjustment, Notices of Decision re:
Application – A-60-98/D13-60-98 (Grindelwald Development)
Application – A-61-98/D13-61-98 (Kent Homes)
Application – B-10-98/D10-10-98 (Henderson Gardens)
Application – B-11-98/D10-11-98 (Henderson Gardens)
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
STAFF REPORTS
LS98-011-253 - Tenders Nos. LS-1998-32 and LS-1998-33
THAT Council award Tenders Nos. LS-1998-32 and LS-1998-33 for the
purchase of one (1) 1999 Half Ton Pickup Truck, and one (1) 1999 Cab
and Chassis Stake Truck Vehicle from Highland Chevrolet Oldsmobile at a
total combined cost of $64,427.60.
PW98 -031-254 - Water Use Efficiency Program –
Distribution Leakage Reduction
THAT Town staff be authorized to participate in the “Water Use Efficiency
Program – Distribution Leakage Reduction” as described in Report PW98-
031-254.
PL98-113-255 - Application for Exemption from Part Lot Control
Grindelwald Developments Limited
Blocks 10 & 11 on Hawtin Lane
R.P. 65M-3223; D12-PLC-07-98
THAT Council approve the request for exemption from Part Lot Control
made by Grindelwald Developments Limited to divide Blocks 10 and 11 on
Hawtin Lane, Registered Plan 65M-3223 into separate lots; and
THAT Bill Number 3998-98.D be given first and second reading.
#701. 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.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
SECTION “B” – MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
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Office of the Chief Executive Officer, Privatization Secretariat
re: Review of Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA)
#702. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the operation of water and sewage treatment systems be remain a
municipal responsibility.
CARRIED
AMO, MFOA, and AMCTO Municipal Member Communication
re: Solutions to Assessment and Taxation Concerns
of Ontario’s Municipal Governments
#703. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Ministry of Finance, News Release re:
Province Moves to Limit Property Tax Increases
on Small Business; and
Memorandum from Treasurer re:
Property Tax Limit for Commercial and Industrial Classes
#704. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the Treasurer of Ontario be requested to refund 1998 tax reductions
for commercial and industrial properties as part of the Province’s proposed
initiative to limit property tax increases on small businesses;
THAT a notice be placed in the Notice Board advising taxpayers of the
proposed legislation and that Staff explore other means to communicate
this information to the public;
THAT the Chamber of Commerce be requested to inform business owners
of the proposed legislation; and
THAT the Region of York and other lower tier municipalities be advised in
this regard.
CARRIED
AMO Alert re: Province Announces Mandatory
Caps on Tax Increases
#705. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
At this point in the meeting it was agreed that the memorandum from Marc Neeb
regarding Town of Aurora Proposed Response to the 1st Reading of Bill 56 be brought
forward for consideration.
City of Toronto, Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee
re: Clause No. 9, Report No. 18 -
Response to Bill 56, the “Greater Toronto Services Board Act”; and
Memorandum from Marc Neeb re:
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Town of Aurora Proposed Response to the 1st Reading of Bill 56 –
An Act to Establish The Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB)
and the Greater Toronto Transit Authority
and to Amend the Toronto Area Transit Operating Authority Act
#706. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the recommendations contained within the memorandum dated
October 28, 1998 from Marc Neeb regarding the Town of Aurora
Proposed Response to the 1st Reading of Bill 56 be endorsed; and
THAT the response be forwarded to the Greater Toronto Services Board
Moderator and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
CARRIED
Durham Region re: Payment to the Province for the
1998 Downloaded Service Costs
#707. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Mckenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
City of Windsor re: Request for Support of Resolution
- Licensing of Bingo Lotteries
#708. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council of the Town of Aurora endorse the resolution of the City of
Windsor; and
THAT Frank Klees, M.P.P. be advised in this regard.
CARRIED
Township of West Nissouri re: Resolution -
Petition for the Provincial Government to Ensure
through Proper Levels of Funding, that School
Boards are not Forced to Close Rural Schools
#709. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Township of Hagerman re: Request for Support of
Resolution - Cottage Pollution Control Program
#710. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor West
THAT Council of the Town of Aurora support the resolution of the
Township of Hagerman; and
THAT the Minister of Environment and Energy, and Frank Klees, M.P.P.
be advised in this regard.
CARRIED
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Durham Region re: Request to Reconsider the
Government’s Decision on Transportation Infrastructure and Funding
#711. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT Council of the Town of Aurora endorse the resolution of Durham
Region; and
THAT the Minister of Transportation, and Frank Klees, M.P.P. be advised
in this regard.
CARRIED
York Regional Police re:
Children’s Safety Village in York Region
#712. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the correspondence be received as information; and
THAT the Chief of Police be informed of the status of the Town of Aurora
Community Safety Village Project.
CARRIED
York Regional Police re: Request for Paid Duty
Radar Enforcement in the Town of Aurora
#713. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor West
THAT staff be requested to investigate and examine the potential use of
the Interactive Speed Prevention System and other traffic calming
measures and to report back to Council; and
THAT the Traffic Safety Advisory Board be informed in this regard.
CARRIED
#714. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the Mayor be requested to appear before the York Regional Police
Services Board to request that the Board mandate the continued use of
paid duty radar speed enforcement in the Town of Aurora.
DEFEATED
Memorandum from Councillor Morris and Councillor Hartwell
re: Residents of St. John’s Sideroad Development –
Pinnacle Trail
#715. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT this matter be referred to the Region of York for a Report.
CARRIED
#716. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT Report PW98-032-261 be brought forward for consideration at this
point in the meeting.
CARRIED
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PW98-032-261 - Wellington Street East -
Pedestrian Underpass at the Holland River
At this point in the meeting the Director of Public Works introduced Mr. Geoff Fairless,
Design Manager, Transportation Design and Construction Branch, Region of York to
make a presentation on the pedestrian underpass at the Holland River on Wellington
Street East as part of the road reconstruction.
With the use of sketches, Mr. Geoff Fairless explained in detail the proposed designs
and reconstruction of Wellington Street East from John West Way to Bayview Avenue
using a culvert extension, 2.5 metre bridge clearance, and 5.0 metre bridge clearance.
He advised that the project would have little impact on adjacent lands, except the AB
Cox property. Mr. Fairless explained the cost comparisons of the culvert extension
versus the bridge proposals. He provided clarification on certain issues including grade,
culverts, median, servicing, drainage and flood levels. He advised that the proposed
road reconstruction is scheduled for early next year.
Council discussed the merits of the culvert and bridge alternatives and issues related to
design, cost, use, safety, trail system, and timing for completion for the road
reconstruction project.
#717. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the Region of York be requested to proceed with the design and
reconstruction of Wellington Street East using the extended culvert design
at the Holland River as detailed in the August 1997 Environmental Study
Report at no incremental cost to the Town of Aurora; and
THAT the Region of York be requested to proceed with the road
reconstruction project as expeditiously as possible.
On a recorded vote, the resolution was CARRIED.
YEAS: 5 NAY: 4
VOTING YEA: Councillors Hartwell, Hinder, Hogg, Morris, and Mayor Jones.
VOTING NAY: Councillors Griffith, Healy, McKenzie, and West.
#718. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the provisions of the Procedural By-law be waived, the hour of
adjournment be extended past 10:30 p.m. and the Agenda be completed.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
Report No. LACAC98-006 – October 5, 1998 LACAC Meeting
#719. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Committee Record of the LACAC Meeting held on October 5,
1998, be received as information;
THAT the purchase of a plaque detailing the streetscape of the Wellington
Street East area to replace the one damaged by vandals be endorsed at
an approximate cost of $1,500; and
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THAT research and documentation on 120 and 124 Wellington Street East
by Fayle Associates be endorsed at an approximate cost of $4,000 and
that their Preliminary Report at a cost of $392.10 be paid.
CARRIED
Community Core Review Committee Report No. CCRC98-007
October 14, 1998 Community Core Review Committee Meeting
#720. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the Report entitled “Six Conditions For the Survival, Renewal, and
Thriving of Aurora’s Urban Core (Residential and Commercial)” be tabled
until the Chairman has had an opportunity to speak with Mr. Oliver with
regard to his support and involvement with the Committee;
THAT Council authorize the replacement of a member of the Community
Core Review Committee due to the member’s absenteeism;
THAT the Chairman be authorized to explore replacement opportunities
for the position for the remainder of the term with the Director of Corporate
Services in keeping with the Town’s practice for Committee appointments;
THAT the Committee adopt the following as its Vision Statement:
“By the year 2008, Aurora’s historic core will be a
vibrant, and welcoming people place that is both
attractive and distinctive, based on its historic
architecture and pedestrian friendly streetscapes. A mix
of residential and commercial land uses will be
enhanced by cultural and social activities that meet the
needs of Aurora residents as well as visitors to our
town.”
THAT Council consider incorporating this statement into the Strategic Plan
for the Town of Aurora;
THAT at the joint meeting between staff, the Committee, and the Local
Architectural Heritage Committee which is to be held for discussion
regarding building heights in the historic core, the issue of expansion of
the historic core also be discussed;
THAT Markham Councillor Jack Heath, a member of the Markham
Downtown Committee, be invited to attend a meeting of the Aurora
Community Core Review Committee;
THAT the Vision Statement contemplated by the Community Core Review
Committee be considered within the entire context of the Strategic Plan for
the Town of Aurora; and
THAT a review of the Strategic Plan be referred to a General Committee
Meeting as soon as possible.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
FI98-008-256 – Carbon Monoxide
#721. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT Council receive Report FI98-008-256 as information, and approve
the implementation of a Carbon Monoxide Public Education Campaign;
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THAT Staff be directed to report back to Council on incorporating carbon
monoxide public education and an Incentive Campaign into the 1999
smoke alarm effort;
THAT Staff be directed to immediately begin promoting the need for the
public to ensure that they are adequately protected against the dangers of
carbon monoxide in residential dwellings; and
THAT Council encourage the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to
amend the Ontario Building Code to include provisions to more effectively
address carbon monoxide matters in residential dwellings.
CARRIED
LS98-012-257 - McMahon Community Building
#722. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT Council authorize Emergency Roof Repairs at McMahon
Community Building in the amount of $2,782 (G.S.T. Included) with the
necessary funding being drawn from the 1998 Capital Budget - McMahon
Park Tennis Courts Reconstruction.
CARRIED
LS98-013-258 – Board of Education User Fees
#723. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Report LS98-013-258 be received as information; and
THAT staff be directed to proceed with negotiating a Reciprocal
Agreement that will benefit the community.
CARRIED
Councillor Healy, having previously declared an interest in this Report, did not take part
in the vote called for in this regard.
TR98-024-259 - 1998 Supplementary and Omitted Assessment Roll
#724. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora express concern to the Minister
of Finance regarding the impact on taxpayers of one supplementary
assessment roll for 1998; and
THAT Council authorize the Treasurer to place a notice in the local paper
advising taxpayers of the impending supplementary 1997 and 1998 tax
bills, and to investigate additional methods of providing notice to affected
property owners.
CARRIED
PW98-029-260 - Approval of Municipal Servicing Requirements
for the Reconstruction of Wellington Street East
#725. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council request the Region of York to proceed immediately with the
design of the reconstruction of Wellington Street East with the
reconstruction works commencing in 1999;
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THAT Council endorse the inclusion of servicing works in the Region’s
final design consisting of sidewalks, bikeways, sanitary sewers,
illumination and raised centre medians, as detailed elsewhere in this
report with funding arrangements as described in this report;
THAT the Region of York advise the Town of Aurora as soon as possible
of the estimated costs of the services required by the Town, for possible
inclusion of the works in the Region’s tender for reconstruction;
THAT staff be requested to provide a full presentation and an additional
report itemizing the final estimated costs upon completion of the detailed
design work;
THAT the offer by MI Developments Limited to fund the works associated
with the centre median from Bayview Avenue to Leslie Street be accepted
in principle and staff be authorized to finalize an agreement to implement
the terms of this offer;
THAT Council amend the criteria for the raised centre median between
Bayview Avenue and Leslie Street to have a width of no less than 6.5
metres and no more than 9.0 metres; and
THAT Council request the Region of York to install such watermains as
may be needed to supply water to the development lands east of Bayview
Avenue at no cost to the Town at the time of reconstruction of Wellington
Street East.
CARRIED
CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Management Board of Cabinet re: Clarification on
Province’s Announcement Cancelling the Previous
Charity Casino Initiative
#726. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
White Ribbon Campaign re: Request for Proclamation -
“White Ribbon Week”, November 27-December 6, 1998
#727. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT November 27 – December 6, 1998 be proclaimed “White Ribbon
Week” in the Town of Aurora; and
THAT the public be invited to come to the municipal offices to obtain white
ribbons and sign the poster during White Ribbon Week.
CARRIED
Margaret Campbell-Topping re: Parking Concerns on
Amberhill Crescent and Wyatt Lane and John West Way
#728. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Traffic Safety
Advisory Board; and
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THAT Planning staff be requested to provide comments to address the
parking issues regarding the next phase of townhouses to be built.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
York Region re: Council’s Resolution regarding
Aurora Representation on Regional Council
#729. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
BY-LAWS
#730. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for First Reading:
3995-98.F Being a By-law to amend
By-law 3516-94.F
(Development Charges).
3996-98.F Being a By-law to amend
By-law 3549-94.F
(Development Charges).
3998-98.D Being a By-law to exempt certain
blocks on Registered Plan 65M-3223
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).
4001-98.T Being a By-law to appoint Municipal
Law Enforcement Officers for the
Corporation of the Town of Aurora
(Donald Derbyshire, Franco Fanelli,
Tim Fox, Norman Quashie, and
Wayne Blatchford).
4002-98.T Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92, as amended,
with respect to Kennedy Street West.
4003-98.T Being a By-law to amend Road
Closing By-law 3980-98.T for
the Santa Claus Parade with
respect to Englehard Drive.
4004-98.T Being a By-law to provide for
the numbering of buildings in
the Town of Aurora.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
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#731. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for Second Reading:
3995-98.F Being a By-law to amend
By-law 3516-94.F
(Development Charges).
3996-98.F Being a By-law to amend
By-law 3549-94.F
(Development Charges).
3998-98.D Being a By-law to exempt certain
blocks on Registered Plan 65M-3223
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).
4001-98.T Being a By-law to appoint Municipal
Law Enforcement Officers for the
Corporation of the Town of Aurora
(Donald Derbyshire, Franco Fanelli,
Tim Fox, Norman Quashie, and
Wayne Blatchford).
4002-98.T Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92, as amended,
with respect to Kennedy Street West.
4003-98.T Being a By-law to amend Road
Closing By-law 3980-98.T for
the Santa Claus Parade with
respect to Englehard Drive.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
#732. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
by-laws for Third Reading:
3985-98.T Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92, as amended,
with respect to Victoria Street.
3989-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
2213-78 (Tolfo-14591 Bathurst Street).
3994-98.T Being a By-law to dedicate certain
lands as public highways on
Reference Plan 65R-463 and
65R-20573 forming part of
Gurnett Street and Reuben Street.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
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CARRIED
#733. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
by-law for Third Reading:
3983-98.P Being a By-law to regulate various
matters relating to the licensing
and control of dogs in the
Town of Aurora.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#734. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Section 5 of Bill 3983-98.P respecting Duty - Owner be amended to
provide for the addition of Section 5.3 - Containment as initially included in
the draft By-law prior to third reading of the Bill.
DEFEATED
The main motion was CARRIED
#735. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
by-laws for Third Reading:
4001-98.T Being a By-law to appoint Municipal
Law Enforcement Officers for the
Corporation of the Town of Aurora
(Donald Derbyshire, Franco Fanelli,
Tim Fox, Norman Quashie, and
Wayne Blatchford).
4003-98.T Being a By-law to amend Road
Closing By-law 3980-98.T for
the Santa Claus Parade with
respect to Englehard Drive.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Hartwell - Recognized the initiative by the Fire Chief to incorporate the
carbon monoxide public education into the smoke alarm
effort.
Councillor Morris - Enquired about the status of the legislation that would
require the installation of sprinkler systems in nursing
homes.
- Enquired whether the Seniors Centre would be eligible under
the Advance Funding Program.
Councillor West - Enquired about the status of the Staff Report regarding
Phase III of the Bayview-Wellington development for
reconsideration of the matter of laneways and the options
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available and asked that maintenance, configuration and
liability issues be addressed in the Staff Report.
NEW BUSINESS
Councillor Hogg raised the item of correspondence from Durham Region regarding
Payment to the Province for the 1998 Downloaded Service Costs and it was agreed that
the matter be brought forward for the next General Committee Meeting.
Memorandum from Councillor West re:
Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Drive
#736. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Members of Council be invited to participate in the annual Salvation
Army Christmas Kettle Drive Kick Off on Friday, November 27, 1998 at
7:30 p.m. at the Upper Canada Mall in Newmarket in accordance with the
standard policy.
CARRIED
IN CAMERA
Legal Matter
Given the hour of the meeting Mayor Jones advised that the In Camera legal matter will
be considered as part of the business for Public Planning Meeting on October 29, 1998.
ADJOURNMENT
#737. Moved by Councillor West
THAT the Meeting be adjourned at 11:28 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR L. ALLISON, MUNICIPAL CLERK