MINUTES - Council - 19981111
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 40-98
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, November 11, 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.
Mayor Jones asked for a moment of silence to observe Remembrance Day in honour of
those that served in the war and who we remember on this occasion.
Mayor Jones advised of the passing of. Chuck Cowie Sr., Honourary Retired Volunteer
Captain of the Town of Aurora Fire Department who served 1967 to 1983, on November
9, 1998.
Mayor Jones advised of the Santa Claus Parade to be held on Saturday, November 14,
1998.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Morris clarified the nature of her interest that was declared at the October 22,
1998 Public Planning Meeting respecting Report PL98-110-252 regarding Proposed
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, Bayview Wellington Developments Inc.,
Bayview Wellington North Subdivision and indicated that the reason is due to the
employment of her spouse in a subsidiary of Magna and not due to Magna’s acquisition
of a company in which she is a shareholder and provides consulting services.
Councillor Morris declared an interest in Report PL98-119-286 regarding Proposed Site
Plan Amendment Agreement, Torresdale Construction Limited (Tridel Corporation) due
to her residence being located in the vicinity of the subject area and did not take part in
or vote on any questions in this regard or attempt in any way to influence the voting on
such questions.
Councillor Morris declared an interest in Report PL98-120-287 regarding Proposed Site
Plan Amendment Agreement, Magna International Inc. (Arts & Education Building) due
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to the employment of her spouse in a subsidiary of Magna and did not take part in or
vote on any questions in this regard or attempt in any way to influence the voting on
such questions.
Councillor Healy declared and interest in certain aspects of the Unfinished Business
section of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee Report LACAC98-
07 regarding the Plaquing Program for 1998/99 that would include his property since
this is his residence 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.
Mayor Jones declared an interest certain aspects of Recommendation No. 12 of
General Committee Report No. 12-98 regarding Report PL98-115-267, Planning
Applications Status List – Planning Application No. 20 related to Timberlane Tennis
Club due to membership with same and did not take part in or vote on any questions in
this regard or attempt in any way to influence the voting on such questions.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#742. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein with the
following additions:
• Delegation request from Elio Zoffranieri, Torresdale Construction
Limited re: Report PL98-119-286 – Proposed Site Plan Amendment
Agreement, Torresdale Construction Limited (Tridel Corporation);
• Memorandum from Lon Knox, Solicitor re: Report PL98-117-279 –
Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, D.N. Powell Holdings Limited;
and
• Correspondence from Carolyn Kearns, Partner, The Randolph Group
re: Chief Administrative Officer Consulting Services.
CARRIED
DELEGATION
Elio Zoffranieri, Torresdale Construction Limited re:
Report PL98-119-286 – Proposed Site Plan Amendment Agreement –
Torresdale Construction Limited (Tridel Corporation)
Part of Lot 28, Plan 26, 101 McDonald Drive, D11-07-97
Mr. Elio Zoffranieri, Torresdale Construction (Tridel Corporation) addressed Council
regarding the requested revisions to certain elements of the approved site plan. He
introduced Christine Merkur, Architect for the applicant who appeared on behalf of
Burka Architects.
Ms. Christine Merkur presented architectural drawings of the revised context plan. Ms.
Merkur advised although there were some reductions proposed to the improvements as
depicted in the approved Site Plan Agreement, the overall changes are still an
improvement to the existing site. She informed that a new picket fence and masonry
piers would be installed along McDonald Drive which would define the townhome
backyards and improve the aesthetics, the wooden fencing around the pool would be
replaced, and a new fence erected between the townhomes and the apartment building.
Repairs would also be made to the chain link fence around the school, new playground
equipment put in place, and new street signage and lighting installed. Modified items
included reductions to the landscaping, local asphalt improvements instead of complete
replacement, and elimination of the creek barbecue area. Ms. Merkur advised that
windows would be replaced and new door weather stripping installed. The current
electric heating system was to be maintained and purchasers would have an option to
upgrade to gas heat. Other improvements included replacing the wood siding with
metal siding, painting the existing metal siding, local roof replacement where required,
repairs to sliding doors, decorative features to enhance the entrances of the units,
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repairs to the balcony floors, painting of the garage walls, removal of graffiti, and unit
and mailbox numbering. Ms. Merkur concluded that while there were concerns for heat
loss and that a warning clause be incorporated for the prospective purchases in the
Agreement, it was their understanding that the improvements to be made would
address the heat concerns, and further indicated that the building is governed by Part 9
of the Building Code and that they would be in compliance in this regard. She
requested that the proposed changes to the site plan be approved.
In response to questions by Council regarding the proposed changes to the original site
plan agreement, Mr. Zoffranieri responded that it is necessary to make the changes due
to the competition in the market place for the type of housing that was being provided.
#743. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with
Report PL98-119-286.
CARRIED
Councillor Morris, having previously declared an interest in this delegation, did not take
part in the vote called for in this regard.
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Office of the Minister of Transport re: Council’s Support
for the Resolution passed by the Township of Elizabethtown
concerning the Level of Sulphur Content in Gasoline
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York Region, Regionally Integrated Transit System Task Force re:
Clause No. 1, Report No. 1 –
“Regional Official Plan Split Modal, Split Targets”
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York Region, Regionally Integrated Transit System Task Force re:
Clause No. 2, Report No. 1 –
“Regionally Integrated Transit System Task Force,
Sub-Committee Membership”
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York Region, Regionally Integrated Transit System Task Force re:
Clause No. 3, Report No. 1 –
“Regionally Integrated Transit System Task Force,
Work Program”
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York Region Food Network re: Letter of Appreciation
for supporting the Community Gardens Project
THAT the correspondence be received and that Council’s appreciation be
extended to the Staff who assisted in this endeavour.
SECTION “A” – CONSENT ITEMS
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Navy League of Canada, Newmarket Branch re:
Request for Permission to Conduct Tag Days in the
Town of Aurora on November 27 – 29, 1998
THAT permission be granted to the Navy League of Canada, Newmarket
Branch to conduct Tag Days in the Town of Aurora on November 27, 1998
from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., November 28, 1998 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m.; and November 29, 1998 from noon to 5:00 p.m.
The Royal Canadian Legion, Ontario Command re:
Request for Permission to Sell Raffle Tickets for
Provincial Lottery in the Town of Aurora on May 11, 1999
THAT permission be granted to The Royal Canadian Legion to sell raffle
tickets for Provincial lottery in the Town of Aurora on May 11, 1999.
Kennel Inn Inc., Animal Control Centre re:
Quarterly Report for July/August/September, 1998
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Susan and Gary Tripp, Residents re: Letter of Appreciation
for the New Park at John West Way
THAT the correspondence be received and that Council’s appreciation be
extended to Staff who assisted in this endeavour.
Martin Visagie on behalf of York Region Condominium 871 re:
Request for Parking Restrictions on the North side of
Amberhill Way
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Traffic Safety
Advisory Board.
John and Toni Cicchirillo, Residents re:
Traffic Concerns and Request to Remove Stop Sign
in front of 106 Orchard Heights Drive
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Traffic Safety
Advisory Board.
STAFF REPORTS
CO98-074-271 – Revision to Administration Procedure No. 46
Health and Safety
THAT the revisions to Administration Procedure No. 46 – Health and
Safety as appended to Report CO98-074-271 be approved.
CO98-078-272 - Letter of Understanding and
Memorandum of Agreement
Fire Prevention Inspector Position
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the attached Letter of
Understanding to Report CO98-078-272 instituting the new classification
of Fire Prevention Inspector position at 70/80/90/95/100% of the 1st Class
Firefighter position rate of pay effective the 12th day of November, 1998,
between the Corporation of the Town of Aurora and the Aurora
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Professional Firefighters Association, Local 2870 of the International
Association of Firefighters.
FI98-009-273 - Reallocation of Operating Budget Funds for
Completion of 1998 Fire Station Energy Conservation Upgrades
THAT Council approve the reallocation of $6,800 in Fire Department
Operating funds for the supply and installation of a new Ambulance Area
furnace and completion of the Fire Station radiant tube heaters.
FI98-010-274 – Smoke Alarm By-law
THAT By-law 3802-97.P, being a By-law to require the installation of
smoke alarms in dwelling units, be repealed.
PW98-034-275 - Tender Award – Tender No. PW-1998-43
Supply and Delivery of Various Vehicles
THAT Tender No. PW-1998-43, Supply and Delivery of Various Vehicles
be awarded jointly to Wilson Niblett Chev Olds Limited at their tendered
prices of $24,988.35 for a 1999 Cargo Van and $24,795.15 for a 1999
Pickup Truck, and to Highland Chev Olds Cadillac Ltd. at their tendered
price of $57,695.50 for a 1999 Cab and Chassis With Dump Box, Plow,
and Spreader Unit; and
THAT the required funds be carried over into 1999 due to the proposed
delivery dates of the above vehicles in early 1999.
PW98-036-276 - Acceptance of Municipal Services –
Milestone Subdivision, Registered Plan 65M-2747
THAT Council grant approval for the acceptance of the municipal services
within the Maple Lane Subdivision contained within Registered Plan 65M-
2747;
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a Certificate of
Acceptance of Public Works for said lands as required under Section 3.12
of the Subdivision Agreement; and
THAT the Treasurer be directed to release all municipal servicing
securities related to this development.
PW98-037-277 - Acceptance of Municipal Services –
Dekkema Gervais (Ballymore) Subdivision
Registered Plan 65M-3049
THAT Council grant approval for the acceptance of the municipal services
within the Dekkema Gervais (Aurora) Inc. Subdivision contained within
Registered Plan 65M-3049;
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a Certificate of
Acceptance of Public Works for said lands as required under Section 3.12
of the Subdivision Agreement; and
THAT the Treasurer be directed to release all municipal servicing
securities related to this development with the exception of $10,000.00,
which shall be retained to guarantee completion of outstanding works.
TR98-028-278 - Purchase of 25 Desktop Computers
THAT Council approve the purchase of 25 Desktop computers from Tenet
Computer Group Inc. for a total of $59,240.
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PL98-117-279 - Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
D. N. Powell Holdings Limited, Lot 28, Plan 231
Industrial Parkway North, D14-17-98, and Memorandum from Lon Knox, Solicitor
THAT Report PL98-117-279 be received as information, and that an
implementing Bill respecting the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for
Lot 28, Plan 231 be tabled at the next available Council Meeting.
PL98-118-280 - Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
J. A. Developments Inc., 14689 Bathurst Street
Lot 33 and Block 38 Plan 65M-3222, D14-24-98
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Zoning By-
law Amendment application D14-24-98 filed for lands municipally known
as 14689 Bathurst Street, scheduled for the December 17, 1998 Public
Planning Meeting.
PL98-121-281 - Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
Trinity Anglican Church, Lots 1, 2 & 3, Plan 68
79 Victoria Street & 44 Metcalfe Street, D14-25-98
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Zoning By-
law Amendment application D14-25-98 filed for Trinity Anglican Church
located at the northeast corner of Victoria Street and Metcalfe Street,
scheduled for the December 17, 1998 Public Planning Meeting.
PL98-122-282 - Application for Exemption
from Part Lot Control
Arista Homes (Aurora) Inc., Blocks 96 and 104, R.P. 65M-3073
D12-PLC-08-98, D12-PLC-09-98
THAT Council approve the request for exemption from Part Lot Control
made by Arista Homes (Aurora) Inc. to divide Blocks 96 and 104, R.P.
65M-3073 into separate lots; and
THAT Bill 4007-98.D and Bill 4008-98.D be given first and second reading.
PL98-123-283 - Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
Sau and Irene Wong, 14751 Yonge Street
(Former Shoppers Drug Mart site)
Lot 4, Registrars Compiled Plan 10328, D14-18-98
THAT given that the changes in permitted uses from a dry cleaning
establishment to a dry cleaner's distribution station or depot along with the
limit on the size restaurants and clinics are in keeping with past policies
and provide a greater restriction on the uses proposed for the site, no
further public notice be required; and
THAT Bill 4005-98.D be given first and second reading.
#744. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the suggested resolutions respecting the matters listed as “Consent
Items” be adopted as submitted to Council and Staff be authorized to take
all necessary action required to give effect to same.
CARRIED
SECTION “B” – MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
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CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Ministry of Finance, News Release re:
Finance Minister Introduces Legislation to Help Small Businesses, and
AMO Alert re: Bill 79 Introduced:
Fairness for Property Taxpayers Act
#745. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the items of correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
York Region re: Request for Support of Resolution -
National Child Benefit Supplement as Income for
Ontario Works Clients
#746. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Durham Region re: Request for Support of Resolution –
Bill 56 Establishing the Greater Toronto Services Board
#747. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora endorse the resolution of the
Regional Municipality of Durham; and
THAT Frank Klees, MPP be advised in this regard.
CARRIED
Town of Walkerton re:
Request for Support of Resolution –
Gasoline Taxes and Maintenace of Highways
#748. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Arista Homes re: Application for Exemption from
Part Lot Control Townhouse, Blocks 96 and 104
Plan 65M-3073, Arista Homes (Aurora) Inc.
#749. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the correspondence be referred for third reading consideration of
By-law 4007-98.D and By-law 4008-98.D.
CARRIED
Susan Walmer, South West Aurora Taxpayers Association
re: Request for Moratorium on the Disposition of the
Anne Bartley Smith Property known as “High-Tor”
#750. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to staff; and
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THAT the South West Aurora Taxpayers Association be advised that the
Town of Aurora has an obligation to accept development applications that
are made under the Planning Act and to review such applications through
the normal planning process.
CARRIED
Memorandum from Mayor Jones re:
Strategic Plan Update – Draft
#751. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT a meeting be scheduled to discuss the draft update of the Town of
Aurora Strategic Plan prior to the Budget Committee Meeting; and
THAT the impacts of this document be incorporated as part of the budget
planning process for Council’s consideration on this matter.
CARRIED
Memorandum from Councillors West, Morris, and Hartwell
re: Region of York – No Smoking By-law Committee
#752. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to staff.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
General Committee Report No. 12-98
November 5, 1998
#753. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Report of the General Committee Meeting No. 12-98 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted
with the exception of Recommendation Nos. 5, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 12-98
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1998 – RECOMMENDATION NO. 5
Mayor Jones re: Chief Administrative Officer Status and
Correspondence from Carolyn Kearns, Partner, The Randolph Group
Re: Chief Administrative Officer: Consulting Services
#754. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the correspondence be received;
THAT the Acting Chief Administrative Officer/Director of Corporate
Services be directed to report on staffing needs and requirements for the
Corporate Services Department in the interim until the matter of the Chief
Administrative Officer recruitment is finalized;
THAT an In Camera Meeting be scheduled to the review the roles and
responsibilities of the Chief Administrative Officer; and
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THAT the proposal from the management consultant to provide services
regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Chief Administrative Officer
be accepted at a total cost not to exceed $3,000.00; and
THAT the Facilitator be requested to attend the In Camera Meeting to be
scheduled.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 12-98
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1998 – RECOMMENDATION NO. 12
PL98-115-267 – Planning Applications Status List
At this point in the meeting, Councillor Morris declared an interest in certain aspects of
Recommendation No. 12 of General Committee Report No. 12-98 regarding Report
PL98-115-167 Planning Application Status List – Planning Application No. 39 related to
Torresdale Construction Limited and Planning Application No. 42 related to 420643
Ontario Limited (Senator Homes) 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.
#755. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT Planning Application No. 20 regarding 610645 Ontario Ltd.
(Timberlane Tennis Club) be received as information.
CARRIED
Mayor Jones, having previously declared an interest in certain aspects of this Report
relinquished the Chair to Deputy Mayor West during the consideration of this item did
not take part in the vote called for in this regard. Upon conclusion of the matter, Mayor
Jones resumed the Chair.
THAT Planning Application No. 39 regarding Torresdale Construction
Limited received as information.
CARRIED
Councillor Morris having previously declared an interest in certain aspects of this
Report, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard.
THAT Planning Application No. 42 regarding 420643 Ontario Limited
(Senator Homes) be received as information.
CARRIED
Councillor Morris having previously declared an interest in certain aspects of this
Report, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard.
THAT the balance of Planning Applications Status List be received as
information.
CARRIED
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NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 12-98
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1998 – RECOMMENDATION NO. 14
TR98-025-269 – Town of Aurora Web Site Development
and Presentation by MIS Training Coordinator
#756. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the Town of Aurora Web Site be approved in principle;
THAT the Web Site Planning Committee be authorized to work with the
selected proponent, Worldwide Online Corp. to implement the
development of the Town of Aurora's web site at an upset cost of
$29,664.00;
THAT a report dealing with the impact of implementation of the web site
regarding Staff Procedures and an Administrative Policy be developed for
Council's consideration;
THAT the Communications Committee be requested to review the
potential and usage of the Web Site initiative and report to Council on their
findings as soon as possible in this regard; and
THAT a policy be developed for Council’s consideration prior to
implementation of the web site including provisions to ensure that the web
site is not to be used as a political platform.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 12-98
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1998 – RECOMMENDATION NO. 15
TR98- 026-270 – Budget Directives and Initiatives
#757. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Report TR98-026-270 be accepted on the basis that all related
known budget information will be brought forward including budget and
service issues, 1999 challenges, and assessment impacts;
THAT a Budget Committee Meeting be scheduled for December 2, 1998
at 7:00 p.m. for the draft Budget Presentation;
THAT staff be authorized to subsequently place a one-half page ad in the
Notice Board to notify the public of results of the Budget Committee
Meeting;
THAT a second Budget Committee Meeting be scheduled in January,
1999 and the public be invited to attend that meeting;
THAT staff then be directed to prepare a budget analysis incorporating
input from the public meeting including costs; and
THAT the final budget be presented to Council for consideration as soon
as possible thereafter.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 12-98
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1998 – RECOMMENDATION NOS. 16,17, AND 18
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At this point in the meeting, Council agreed that the memorandum from Councillor Hogg
in the Unfinished Business Section of the agenda be brought forward for discussion with
Recommendations Nos. 16, 17 and 18.
Durham Region re: Payment to the Province for the
1998 Downloaded Service Costs and Memorandums from Councillor Hogg
#758. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the Region of York request the Province of Ontario to provide
financial details regarding the cost of the items downloaded to the Region
against the Government's commitment to revenue neutrality to enable the
Region of York to verify the basis for the invoices and to assess whether
there has been an error or omission in the Province’s determination to the
amounts payable to the Region to allow any reconciliation necessary on
the next payment; and
THAT a copy of Council's resolution be sent to all municipalities in York
Region requesting their support.
CARRIED
THAT the Region of York request the Province of Ontario to provide
financial details regarding the expenditure of approximately $90 million the
Region has been required to pay to fund social services delivered to
Toronto, and report back on the service levels to Region of York
ratepayers as compared to Toronto ratepayers to ensure that York Region
residents are not being asked to subsidise services at a higher level than
they are receiving and further which they cannot avail themselves of a
higher level of service as residents of York Region; and
THAT a copy of Council's resolution be sent to all municipalities in York
Region requesting their support.
CARRIED
Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
Report LACAC98-07 – November 2, 1998, LACAC Meeting
#759. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Committee Record of the LACAC Meeting held on November 2,
1998 be received as information; and
THAT the sum of $11,900 be requested as the allocation of LACAC in the
1999 budget.
CARRIED
Councillor Healy having previously declared an interested in certain aspects of Local
Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee Report LACAC98-07 did not take part in
the vote called for regarding the Unfinished Business section in this matter.
STAFF REPORTS
CO98-076-284- Design/Development/Supply/Installation of a
Fire Hall Telecommunication System
#760. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the portion of the Request for Proposal CS 1998-41 from Bell for a
telephone system manufactured by Norstar at a cost of $7,326.88 be
accepted; and
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THAT the portion of the Request for Proposal CS 1998-41 from Kayenell
for a voicemail system manufactured by PhoneXpress at a cost of
$10,229.50 be accepted.
CARRIED
CO98-077-285 - Replacement of Existing
Telecommunication Equipment at the Leisure Complex
#761. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the proposal submitted by Bell for a telephone system
manufactured by Norstar to replace the existing system at the Aurora
Family Leisure Complex at a cost of $8,706.99 be accepted; and
THAT funding be obtained from residential amounts contained within the
telephone account in the approved current budget.
CARRIED
PL98-119-286 - Proposed Site Plan Amendment Agreement
Torresdale Construction Limited (Tridel Corporation)
Part of Lot 28, Plan 246, 101 McDonald Drive - D11-07-97
and Delegation of Elio Zoffraniere, Torresdale Construction Limited
#762. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
Staff are advised that no statutory means exist that would permit the Town
to require building upgrades such that present Building Code standards
would apply to the subject townhouses units proposed to be converted
from rental to condominium tenure. In view of the changes detailed by the
applicants respecting their current proposals, which do not include
upgrades to glazed windows or heating systems, staff do have some
concerns with the proposed conversion. To this end, it is suggested that a
clause be included within the site plan amendment agreement, and
conditions of draft approval for the condominium (when that approval
comes forward), that provides prospective purchasers with notice of the
fact that present Building Code standards may not necessarily be met
within the existing buildings. Accordingly, staff would recommend:
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Site Plan
Amendment Agreement with Torresdale Construction Limited and the
Town of Aurora to reflect changes as requested by the applicant for the
previously approved plans.
DEFEATED
#763. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the matter be referred back to staff;
THAT staff be requested to re-examine the subject application and the
need to schedule a second public meeting involving the residents within
the facility; and
THAT staff consult with the applicant regarding the proposed changes and
elimination of certain elements of the approved site plan in this regard.
CARRIED
Councillor Morris having previously declared an interest in this Report, did not take part
in the vote called for in this regard.
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PL98-120-287 - Proposed Site Plan Amendment Agreement
Magna International Inc. (Arts & Education Building)
Part of Lots 19 & 20, Concession II, 337 Magna Drive
D11-18-98
#764. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT Report PL98-120-287 respecting a site plan application submitted
by Magna International Inc. for the construction of an Arts & Education
facility be received as information.
CARRIED
Councillor Morris having previously declared an interest in this Report, did not take part
in the vote called for in this regard.
CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
York Region, Regional Health & Social Services Committee re:
Clause No. 3, Report No. 9 –
“Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Education Program:
#765. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Fire Chief; and
THAT the Region of York be advised of the Carbon Monoxide initiative of
the Town of Aurora in this regard.
CARRIED
BY-LAWS
#766. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for First Reading:
3993-98.D Being a By-law to repeal certain
By-laws that exempted lands
from part lot control.
3997-98.P Being a By-law to regulate businesses
of Second-Hand Dealers and
Pawnbrokers in the Town of Aurora.
4005-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Wong).
4006-98.T Being a By-law to dedicate certain
lands as public highways forming
part of Dodie Street, Kennedy Street,
and Hollandview Trail
(Reference Plans 65R-3158 and 65R-19381,
and Registered Plans 409 and 65M-3073).
4007-98.D Being a By-law to exempt certain
lots on Registered Plan 65M-3073
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) (Arista Homes).
4008-98.D Being a By-law to exempt certain
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lots on Registered Plan 65M-3073
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) (Arista Homes).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
#767. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for Second Reading:
3993-98.D Being a By-law to repeal certain
By-laws that exempted lands
from part lot control.
4005-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Wong).
4006-98.T Being a By-law to dedicate certain
lands as public highways forming
part of Dodie Street, Kennedy Street,
and Hollandview Trail
(Reference Plans 65R-3158 and 65R-19381,
and Registered Plans 409 and 65M-3073).
4007-98.D Being a By-law to exempt certain
lots on Registered Plan 65M-3073
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)
(Arista Homes).
4008-98.D Being a By-law to exempt certain
lots on Registered Plan 65M-3073
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)
(Arista Homes).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
#768. 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:
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).
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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)
(Grindelwald Developments Limited 3).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
#769. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
by-laws for Third Reading:
4006-98.T Being a By-law to dedicate certain
lands as public highways forming
part of Dodie Street, Kennedy Street,
and Hollandview Trail
(Reference Plans 65R-3158 and 65R-19381,
and Registered Plans 409 and 65M-3073).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
NOTICE OF MOTION
Councillor Morris gave Notice of Motion regarding the Emergency Response Plan for
the Town of Aurora and year 2000 concerns at the next Council Meeting.
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Healy: Enquired as to the impact of the recent changes to the
commercial and industrial assessment within the context of the
Strategic Plan review.
Councillor Hogg: Asked for an update on the proposed revision to the Policy to
implement a process to provide a monetary reward to
employees contributing to overall corporate cost savings.
Asked that a tally of the costs incurred for the year 2000
upgrades and compliance be kept.
Councillor Hartwell: Advised of letters from residents expressing tax concerns and
asked how these communications should be considered.
Mayor Jones advised that the items of correspondence would
appear on an upcoming General Committee Agenda.
Councillor Morris: Asked staff for a report on the review of the transit system
routes including concerns by seniors in this regard.
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Enquired about the placement of a directional sign for the
Seniors’ Centre on Victoria Street.
Councillor Griffith: Enquired about the status of a By-Law to regulate cats to be
prepared for Council’s consideration.
Councillor West: Commended the recycling contractors who recently provided
assistance to him.
Asked for Council Members to volunteer for the upcoming
Salvation Army Kettle Drive.
ADJOURNMENT
#770. Moved by Councillor West
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR L. ALLISON, MUNICIPAL CLERK