MINUTES - Council - 19990512
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 14-99
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, May, 12, 1999
7:30 p.m.
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors, Hartwell,
Healy, Hinder, Hogg (9:05 p.m.), McKenzie, Morris,
and West.
Councillor Griffith was absent on vacation.
STAFF MEMBERS Chief Administrative Officer/Director of Corporate
Services, Director of Planning, Director of Leisure
Services, Director of Public Works, Deputy Fire Chief,
Treasurer, Solicitor, and Council/Committee
Secretary.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Morris declared an interest in the correspondence from the Region of York
Regarding Notice of Decision regarding Official Plan Amendment No. 20, due 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 Hartwell declared an interest in Report CO99-022-127 by virtue of a potential
business relationship with the applicant 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
#287. 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 Mr. Don Given of Malone Given Parsons Ltd.
to speak regarding the “Town of Aurora Long Term Fiscal Impact
Assessment of Growth“ Presentation and Report PL99-047-128/TR99-
016-129.
• Delegation request from John Kovacs, Landowner, re: Report CO99-
022-127 Park, Mill and Centre Street Access.
• Residents of Centre Street, Petition and Suggestions re: Concerns
about Parking, Traffic and Width of Centre Street.
M I N U T E S
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• Tim Byrne, Resident re: Request for permission to hold a Street Party
on May 15th between Wells St. and Edward St. from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00
p.m.
• Memo from Councillor West re: Provincial All Candidates Meeting, May
19th from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Motion from Councillor Morris re: Introduction of Safety Guidelines
/Legislation for Commercial Riding Establishments, with letter from
Paul and Lorraine Hader; and
THAT the memorandum from Councillor Morris in the New Business
section of the Agenda be brought forward for discussion to Section B of
the Agenda.
CARRIED
PRESENTATIONS
Gary Scandlan of Watson and Associates Ltd. re: “Town of
Aurora - Long Term Fiscal Impact Assessment of Growth”
Mr. Gary Scandlan of Watson and Associates introduced himself and presented an
overview of the study undertaken by the Town entitled “Town of Aurora - Long Term
Fiscal Impact Assessment of Growth”. Mr. Scandlan briefly explained that the report
was compiled from information from the 1996 Urban Growth Management Study, staff
input, Master Plans and further studies.
Mr. Scandlan outlined the Report addressing the residential and non-residential lands to
be developed within Aurora up to the year 2016, Financing for this future development
and operating costs for new facilities, as well as net impact on tax payers, financial risk
to the Town and conclusions.
It was explained that due to extensive changes respecting Growth Servicing and
Development Charges as well as financial recovery methods, resulting from the new
Development Charges Act, that the Town of Aurora will incur some debt over the next
10 to 15 years to support the anticipated growth. This debt is primarily due to
unrecoverable growth development and servicing costs, incurred by the Town at the
early stages of planning and development. It was suggested that projected costs would
result in a possible tax increase of up to 13% above current levels, and that the bulk of
the fiscal strain will occur through the next 10 years tapering to manageable levels by
the year 2012.
Mr. Scandlan concluded with suggestions including the Town working with developers
to regulate infrastructure development and investigating accelerating payment methods.
It was noted that these Development costs were fully recoverable under the former Act
however changes to the legislation have resulted in new restrictions on recovery
methods resulting in a shift of expense from the developers to the Town of Aurora tax
payers.
#288. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the presentation be received and referred for consideration with
report PL99-047-128/TR99-016-129 Town of Aurora Long Term Fiscal
Impact Assessment of Growth.
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CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
Dennis Collins, Chair, Aurora Public Library Board re: Capital
Fundraising Campaign
Mr. Dennis Collins, Chair of the Aurora Public Library Board introduced himself and
applauded Council’s decision to construct a new Library Facility, and confirmed the
Library Board’s intent to meet the challenge before them to raise $1 million in funds
towards this project.
Mr. Collins explained that initiatives are already being considered and that there is a
need for an initial fundraising study to plan a full and effective campaign. He asked, on
behalf of the Library Board that Council approve start up costs amounting to $20,000 to
be put towards research and study into fundraising strategies.
Mr. Collins then communicated the Library Board’s endorsement of all
recommendations in Report JLEC-002-99 of the Joint Library Expansion Committee
before Council later in the agenda of this meeting. Mr. Collins drew attention to the 1st
recommendation regarding the construction of the new facility using a traditional
approach. It was expressed that this is a significant approach and will be of benefit to
the overall structure. In closing he expressed that the Library Board strongly supports
all of these recommendations, and thanked Council for it’s attention and consideration
to these matters.
#289. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Council approve the allocation of $20,000 from the Community
Spare Reserve to go towards a Fundraising Study in preparation for the
Capital Fundraising Campaign; and
that the comments related to the construction methodology be referred to
report JLEC-002-99.
CARRIED
Susan Walmer, resident, re: The Ontario Heritage Foundation/
“HighTor” Committee
Ms. Susan Walmer, resident of Aurora, introduced herself and sighted several questions
and concerns regarding the Ontario Heritage Foundation/”HighTor” Committee. Ms.
Walmer explained that there is some confusion on behalf of the public in regards to the
wording of the Mandate of the Committee, suggesting that there was an inconsistency
in the wording which was taken from a motion made at the January 27, 1999 Council
meeting. Ms. Walmer suggested that there be some inclusion of the Committees intent
to “evaluate all the facts available to them” into the mandate of the Committee.
Ms. Walmer also expressed a sense that the issue of trust between all parties involved
in the HighTor Land proceedings has been evident from the beginning and she
suggested that holding meetings of the Committee on an In Camera basis might
aggravate the situation. Ms. Walmer inquired as to why the Committee wouldn’t be
able to proceed in public, with public minutes and a public agenda, then go into private
session only when a controversial issue arises.
Ms. Walmer inquired about the Committee’s environmental representation, suggesting
that the property required a full environmental assessment due to opposing views
regarding the natural significance of the land.
#290. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred for
consideration with Report OHF99-001.
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CARRIED
Evelina MacEachern, resident, re: The Ontario Heritage Foundation
Evelina MacEachern introduced herself and stated that it was her understanding that
the Ontario Heritage Foundation is regarding the HighTor Lands as surplus land of no
ecological or environmental significance, therefor allowing that a portion of these lands
be sold. Ms. MacEachern reiterated segments of conversation, which occurred during a
Committee walking tour of the land in question, on the evening of Tuesday May 11,
1999. The questions and answers as quoted by Ms. MacEachern gave indication that
the lands had not been adequately assessed and it was suggested that the decision of
deeming the land surplus was made prematurely. It was suggested that a full
independent environmental assessment be conducted before the OHF sell any portion
of the land.
Ms. MacEachern expressed concern over the portion of the Committees Terms of
Reference providing for In Camera proceedings, suggesting that these practices would
not be in keeping with open responsible government practices. Ms. MacEachern
concluded by recommending that Council refer the Ontario Heritage
Foundation/”HighTor” Committee’s Terms of Reference back to the Committee for
further review.
#291. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred for
consideration with Report OHF99-001.
CARRIED
Don Given, Malone, Given Parsons Ltd. re: Report PL99-047-128/TR99-016-129 -
“Town of Aurora - Long Term Fiscal Impact Assessment of Growth”
Mr. Don Given introduced himself and explained that he was appearing to represent the
developers of the 2B area listed in the “Town of Aurora - Long Term Fiscal Impact
Assessment of Growth” Report. On behalf of the developers in this area he expressed
interest in gaining a better understanding of recoverable cost methods and explained
that the suggested tax increase resulting from the new Development Charges Act was
not anticipated. Mr. Given expressed the desire to work together with the Town of
Aurora Staff, Council and the Developers to explore all aspects of the new Act with the
aim of understanding it more clearly and to provide whatever is needed to meet these
new terms. He suggested that a smaller group of staff and the developers meet to
discuss these issues. Mr. Given briefly outlined several of the development projects
being undertaken by his clients, and expressed that the Land Owners intend to continue
to develop in co-operation with the Town.
#292. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred for
consideration with Report PL99-047-128/TR99-016-129.
CARRIED
John Kovacs, Land Owner, re: Report CO99-022-127 - Park, Mill and Centre Street
Access
Mr. Kovacs introduced himself and explained that he appreciated the opportunity to
share his point of view in regards to the proposed encroachment agreement between
Perwick Developments Inc. and the Town of Aurora. Mr. Kovacs explained that he had
been working with Town staff and neighbouring landowners for several moths trying to
come up with a solution to the access problem. He expressed the opinion that two
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weeks prior to this meeting, an agreement had been reached by all involved parties.
However, he suggested that at a later date the Aurora Mills landowner disagreed with
the proposal and presented difficulties for the proceedings. Mr. Kovacs suggested that
Council not approve a prior application from Aurora Mills.
#293. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred for
consideration with Report CO99-022-127.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Office of the Premier of Quebec re: Receipt of Town of Aurora’s
Resolutions regarding Restrictions on Awarding Construction
Contracts in Ontario to Quebec Companies
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Region of York re: Notice of Decision re: Amendment No. 20
to the Official Plan for the Town of Aurora
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Town of Whitchurch -Stouffville re: Zoning By-law
99-66-ZO Block 10 Plan 65M-2130
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Federation of Canadian Municipalities re:
Request for Proclamation - “Aboriginal Day”, June 21, 1999
THAT June 21, 1999 be proclaimed “Aboriginal Day” in the Town of
Aurora.
Wells Street Public School re: Request for Permission to close
Wells Street at the Crossing Barriers on May 28 and June 29:
THAT permission be granted to Wells Street School to close Wells Street
at the Crossing Barriers on Tuesday June 29, between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m.
for a Grade 6 Graduation Ceremony.
Rosemary Hamer, Resident re: Request for Street
Party, Monday, May 24, 1999 on Kemano Road
THAT permission be granted to the residents of Kemano Road to close off
Kemano Road from Fielding Drive to 208 Kemano Road from 6:00 p.m. to
11:00 p.m. for a street party on Monday, May 24, 1999 (rain date: June
26, 1999);
THAT the residents notify the Aurora Public Works Department regarding
the provision of barricades to close off the street; and
SECTION “A” – CONSENT ITEMS
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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.
Kennel Inn Inc. re: Quarterly Report for January, February
and March 1999
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
STAFF REPORTS
CO99-023-123 – Municipal Assumption of Administration
of Provincial Offences Act
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Memorandum of
Understanding, the Local Side Agreement and the Intermunicipal
Agreement to implement the transfer of Provincial Courts Administration to
the Region and the nine area municipalities.
FI99-008-124 – Whitchurch-Stouffville and Emergency
Service Agreement
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the executed copies of
an agreement between the Town of Aurora and the Town of Whitchurch-
Stouffville for the provision of fire and emergency service protection for the
area noted on Schedule “A” of the Agreement.
PL99-045-125 – Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
Priestly, Victor (The Montessori School) 669 Wellington
Street East Part of Lot 80, Concession I EYS D14-09-99
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of application
D14-09-99, scheduled for the June 24, 1999 Public Planning Meeting.
PL99-046-126 – Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
and Site Plan Amendment1148059 Ontario Inc. (Aurora
Montessori School) Industrial Parkway North 330 Part of
Lot 85, Concession 1 EYS D14-10-99 and D11-23-97
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of application
D14-10-99, scheduled for the June 24, 1999 Public Planning Meeting.
#294. Moved by Councillor Hinder 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
Councillor Morris, having previously declared an interest in the correspondence from the
Region of York, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard.
SECTION “B” – MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
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CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Memo from Councillor Morris re: Notice of Motion -
Commercial Riding Establishments, and letter from Paul and Lorraine Hader
#295. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Healy
WHEREAS The Town of Aurora and the community has been saddened
to learn of the death on April 18th 1999 of a 10 year old Aurora resident,
Elizabeth Hader, due to a tragic horse-riding accident;
WHEREAS No known Municipal or Provincial legislation exists within
Ontario governing appropriate safety standards for commercial riding
establishments including the mandatory wearing of protective safety
equipment, of headgear and footwear for riders;
WHEREAS The Safety standards that have been previously
recommended on a number of occasions since 1977 through Coroner’s
reports and inquests into similar critical riding accidents have not been
legislated to enable enforcement;
WHEREAS No known individual, department or Ministry official has been
assigned the responsibility of following through with Inquest
recommendations to ensure that life saving ideas are implemented;
WHEREAS Legislation exists governing the wearing of safety helmets,
and other protective equipment for such activities as, cycling, rock-
climbing, motorcycling and ski-racing. No such legislation exists to
enhance the safety of horse riders;
WHEREAS There are known safety Peacock stirrups and stirrups with
hoods that if mandated for wear would prevent a rider’s foot from going
through the stirrup or getting wedged;
WHEREAS The CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association) recommends
that all trial rider groups should not exceed 6 riders per instructor, with a
minimum of two instructors on every trail ride. Without legislated
standards this recommended rider/instructor ratio number can and is
being presently exceeded;
WHEREAS One of the Town of Aurora’s Strategic Plan objectives is to
“Incorporate measures into Town Policies and programs which contribute
to a safe living and working environment.”
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Staff be directed to investigate
any present or pending legislation that exists throughout the Province of
Ontario; governing the wearing of recommended safety equipment, along
with the introduction of safety standards for all commercial riding
establishments;
THAT Staff be directed to investigate and bring back for consideration as
soon as possible a By-law to establish safety standards and the wearing
of safety equipment, for commercial riding establishments throughout the
Town of Aurora;
THAT This Motion be sent to all the Municipalities in the Region of York,
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Region of York’s
“Horse Country Steering Committee”, The American Association for
Horsemanship Safety, Dr. Janet Marie Friesen Sorli of British Columbia,
Mr. Frank Klees, M.P.P., and the Office of the Premier of Ontario, to
express the Town of Aurora’s concerns, to inform them of our intention to
introduce such a By-law, and requesting their full support and
endorsement in this regard;
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THAT The Town of Aurora requests the full support and co-operation of all
residents of Ontario in calling for immediate action in enacting Provincial
legislation to address needed safety legislation for all commercial riding
establishments throughout the Province as a matter of priority; and
THAT The Premier of the Province of Ontario be requested to assign a
department or individual responsibility for reviewing and reporting the
recommendations to the legislature on all Coroners reports and
recommendations as soon as the new Government is elected.
On a recorded vote, the resolution was CARRIED
YEAS: 8 NAY: 0
VOTING YEA: Councillors Hartwell, Healy, Hinder, Hogg, McKenzie, Morris, West
and Mayor Jones.
Region of York re: Clause No. 1 Report No. 4
Funding of Transportation in the Greater Toronto Area,
Request for Review and Endorsement
#296. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora endorse the resolution of the
Region of York.
THAT the Prime Minister of Canada, Premier of Ontario, Minister of
Transportation, Minister of Finance, Chair of the Greater Toronto Services
Board, the Toronto Area Transit Operating Authority and Frank Klees,
M.P.P. be so advised.
CARRIED
Town of Richmond Hill re: City of Vaughan Resolution re:
Funding of Transportation Systems
#297. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora endorse the resolution of the
Town of Richmond Hill; and
THAT the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Transportation, Minister of
Finance, and Frank Klees, M.P.P. be so advised.
CARRIED
Town of Richmond Hill re: Motion Respecting Municipal
Amalgamation
#298. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Township of King re: Correspondence Regarding
Municipal Amalgamation
#299. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information; and
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THAT a request be sent to Mr. Palladini formally asking for a written
response as to whether the Government of Ontario is considering forcing
amalgamation on York Region municipalities.
CARRIED
County of Elgin re: Petition to Federal and Municipal
Government re: Farmers use of Drainage Ditches and
Exemption for Agricultural lands from Meeting
Regulations Costs re: Fish Habitat
#300. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Doug Farrow, Resident, Petition and Recommendation re: By-law
4054-99.T, Prohibiting Parking on Hollidge Boulevard
#301. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the correspondence and By-law 4054-99.T be referred back to staff
for a report.
CARRIED
Carloyn Doerr, Resident re: Ontario Heritage Foundation/
“HighTor” Committee, Criteria for Appointing Citizen Members
and Potential Exclusion from Committee Proceedings;
Sheila McKenzie, Resident re: Ontario Heritage Foundation/
“HighTor” Committee, Criteria for Appointing Citizen Members
and Proposed In Camera Meetings; and
James Coulter, Ontario Heritage Foundation/”HighTor’
Committee Member re: Request to Refer the Terms of
Reference Proposed in Report OHF99-01 back to the
Committee
#302. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the items of correspondence be referred for consideration with
Report OHF99-001.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
General Committee Report No. 07-99
Thursday, May 6, 1999
At this point in the meeting Councillor Morris declared an interest in Recommendation
No. 6 and 13 of the General Committee Report relating to Magna
International/Alpenhouse Limited due 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.
Mayor Jones also declared an interest in Recommendation No. 13 relating to
Application No. 19 - 610645 Ontario Ltd. (Timberlane Tennis Club) due to employment
with same, and in Application No. 56 (Elderberry Hill - The Forhan Group) and
Application No. 60 (Wycliffe/Diamond Homestead) by virtue of his residence in the
vicinity and did not take part in or vote on any questions in these regard or attempt in
any way to influence the voting on such questions.
#303. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
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THAT the Report of the General Committee Meeting No. 07-99 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted
with the exception of Recommendation No. 4.
CARRIED
Councillor Morris, having previously declared an interest in Recommendation Nos. 6
and 13 of this Report, did not take part in the vote called for in regard to the adoption of
this recommendation.
Mayor Jones, having previously declared an interest in Recommendation No. 13 of this
Report, relinquished the Chair to Deputy Mayor West, and did not take part in the vote
called for in regard to the adoption of this recommendation. Upon conclusion of this
matter, Mayor Jones resumed the Chair.
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 07-99
THURSDAY, MAY 6, 1999 - RECOMMENDATION NO. 4
York Region re: Aurora’s Resolution – Traffic Concerns
on Yonge Street and Wellington Street Intersection; and
Delegation of Mr. Raymond Nicolini, Hair Thoughts
#304. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the Region of York be requested to remove the signs in front of
9 and 11 Wellington Street East to allow parking again for a trial period of
6 months;
CARRIED
THAT the Region of York be encouraged to use hatching and put “no
parking” between the signs; and
THAT the Region of York be requested to provide Council with the plan for
5 lanes at this intersection.
CARRIED
Ontario Heritage Foundation/”HighTor” Committee Report
No. OHF99-001 Tuesday, May, 4, 1999; and Correspondence from
Carloyn Doerr, Sheila McKenzie and James Coulter and delegations
From Susan Walmer, resident and Evelina MacEachern, resident
#305. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the Committee Record of the Ontario Heritage
Foundation/”HighTor” Committee meeting held on May 4, 1999 be
received as information, incorporating the following modifications
The inclusion of the words “relevant facts” into the Committee Mandate on
page 2 of the record, and on page 1 of the Committee Mandate, to read:
• “THAT the Committee target to return with a recommendation to
Council, concerning the appropriateness of a dedication of land, funds
and other relevant facts and details in a timely manner.”
And the deletion of the second paragraph under background Materials
from the OHF foundation on page 4 of the record to be replaced with
• “The Committee requested that the representatives of the Ontario
Heritage Foundation confirm that they will only share with their Board
of Directors any information including meeting summaries that forms
part of the public record, unless otherwise directed by the Committee”
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THAT John West be appointed Chair of the Ontario Heritage
Foundation/”HighTor” Committee;
THAT the Terms of Reference for the Ontario Heritage
Foundation/”HighTor” Committee as amended be endorsed by Council;
and
On a recorded vote, the resolution was CARRIED
YEAS: 8 NAY: 0
VOTING YEA: Councillors Hartwell, Healy, Hinder, Hogg, McKenzie, Morris, West
and Mayor Jones.
THAT, notwithstanding section 17.3 of the Procedural By-law, Council
members not on the Committee be requested to refrain from attendance
and participation in the deliberations of the Committee until the Report is
presented.
On a recorded vote, the resolution was CARRIED
YEAS: 7 NAY: 1
VOTING YEA: Councillors Hartwell, Healy, Hinder, Hogg, McKenzie, West and
Mayor Jones.
VOTING NAY: Councillor Morris.
Joint Library Expansion Committee Report No. JLEC002-99
Tuesday, April, 27, 1999 and Delegation of Dennis Collins, Chair, Aurora
Public Library Board
#306. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the new Library be constructed utilizing a traditional approach to the
project, whereby the services of an architect engaged to design and
complete construction drawings for the facility based on the identified
program needs, the project is tendered to pre-qualified firms and delivered
on that basis;
THAT staff be directed to immediately seek submissions for the provision
of professional project management services to provide assistance to the
Town through the project and report back to Council in June with a
recommendation in this regard;
THAT the Joint Library Expansion Committee be dissolved and the
responsibility for the construction aspects of the project now be co-
ordinated by the Town with input from the Library Board and staff as
appropriate.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#307. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor West
THAT staff be directed to prepare a project budget for the consideration of
Council prior to the tendering process.
CARRIED
The main motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED
Traffic Safety Advisory Board Report No. TSAB004-99
Tuesday, April, 6, 1999
#308. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
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THAT parking be prohibited on the east side of Laurentide Avenue at
anytime, from the intersection of Aurora Heights Drive to a point 20 metres
north thereof;
THAT the Clerk introduce the bill for two readings and to provide
notification to the affected residents;
THAT Council allocate the necessary funds for the installation of the
required signage; and
THAT the Committee Record of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board meeting
held on April 6, 1999 be received as information.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
CO99-022-127 - Park, Mill and Centre Street Access, and
delegation of John Kovacs, Land Owner
The Solicitor provided an overview of the implications of the proposed encroachment
agreement and the status of the landowners discussions.
#309. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the attached
encroachment Agreement providing for the improvement of the southerly
portion of Mill Street.
CARRIED
Councillor Hartwell, having previously declared an interest in this Report, did not take
part in the vote called for in this regard.
PL99-047-128/TR-016-129 - Town of Aurora Long Term
Fiscal Impact Assessment of Growth; and Presentation from
Gary Scandlan of Watson and Associates Ltd. and Delegation of
Don Given, Malone, Given Parsens Ltd.
#310. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT Council receive the presentation and associated report entitled
Town of Aurora Long Term Fiscal Impact Assessment of Growth by Gary
Scandlan of C.N. Watson and Associates Ltd. as information;
THAT staff be instructed to work with the landowners group to determine if
there is a resolution to the issues identified in the report; and
THAT a further report detailing the results of such discussions be
prepared for consideration in conjunction with consideration of approval of
the 2b Secondary Plan.
CARRIED
PW99-028-130 - Tender Award – Reconstruction of Centre Street
Walton Drive to Industrial Parkway NorthTender No. PW-1999-03; and
Letter of Petition from Residents of Centre Street
#311. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT, subject to receipt of the necessary approval from Transport
Canada, Tender PW -1999-03, Reconstruction of Centre Street, Walton
Drive to Industrial Parkway North be awarded to Campus Construction
Inc., at the adjusted tender price of $441,585.43;
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THAT an Engineering and Inspection allowance of $22,079.27 be
approved for this project;
THAT an utility relocation allowance of $130,000.00 be approved for this
project; and
THAT the project costs for roadworks, sanitary sewers and watermains,
and storm sewers be charged to the respective accounts as provided for
in the 1999 Budget.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#312. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT staff be directed to look at potential traffic mitigation measures and
report back to Council.
CARRIED
The main motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED
TR99-015-131 - Development Charge Public Meeting
#313. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor West
THAT Council authorize staff to hold a public meeting on June 9, 1999 at
7:00 P.M. to consider the Town of Aurora draft 1999 Development Charge
Background Study and amended Development Charge by-law.
CARRIED
CONSIDERATION OF OTHER BUSINESS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN
GIVEN AT A PREVIOUS MEETING
Council Remuneration - Councillor McKenzie, Notice of Motion July 23, 1998
#314. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor West
WHEREAS the matter of the compensation paid to the Mayor and
Members of Council for the exercise of their duties was last formally
reviewed in 1989; and
WHEREAS the compensation paid had been fixed at the rate of
$35,584.40 (includes $3,000 Car Allowance) annually for the Mayor and
$14,483.20(includes $1,000 Car Allowance) annually for each member of
Council since December 1, 1990; and
WHEREAS there have been a number of adjustments to compensation
approved for staff of the municipality subsequent to 1990, (see By-law
3104-89); and
WHEREAS other York Region Municipalities have adopted various means
to determine and/or adjust compensation for elected officials; and
WHEREAS it is deemed appropriate, at this time to undertake research in
order that consideration of the compensation rates for the Mayor and
Members of Council might be considered in the coming months;
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT:
Staff be directed to research and prepare a Report to a future General
Committee meeting outlining the current compensation rates for elected
officials within the Region of York and other municipal comparitors within
the Greater Toronto Area;
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THAT the work of pervious Town citizen Committees and the various
methodologies currently used to determine compensation rates be
summarized as part of the review;
THAT the cost of the provision of a range of fringe benefits be included in
the analysis; and
THAT the public be given an opportunity to provide input in this regard.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PL99-043-132 - Proposed Site Plan Amendment Agreement
Torresdale Construction Limited (Tridel Corporation) Part of Lot
28, Plan 246 101 McDonald Drive D11-07-97
At this point in the meeting, Councillor Morris declared an interest in Report PL99-043-
132 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.
#315. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT Council receive the changes proposed for the lands subject to the
submission of a site plan amendment application providing all the required
detail; and,
THAT staff be authorized, through the site plan amendment process, to
notify all residents within the development of the changes proposed to be
made, along with an opportunity to view the plans where desired, and to
be made aware of the Council date in which the amendment would be
scheduled for approval.
CARRIED
Councillor Morris, having previously declared an interest in this Report, did not take part
in the vote called for in this regard.
BY-LAWS
#316. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for First Reading:
4061-99.P BEING a by-law to formulate
a plan for protecting property,
the environment and the health,
safety and welfare of the
inhabitants of an emergency Area.
4062-99-D BEING a by-law to
amend By-law 2213-78.
(1265670 Ontario Limited)
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
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#317. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for Second Reading:
4044-99.P BEING a by-law
respecting Property
Standards
4062-99-D BEING a by-law to
amend By-law 2213-78.
(1265670 Ontario Limited)
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
#318. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
by-laws for Third Reading:
4041-99.P BEING a by-law
to regulate the provision
of fire and emergency services,
and to establish a Fire and
Emergency Services Department
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Hogg - Advised of an article in the Era Banner regarding pedophiles
and inquired as to the measures taken by the Town regarding
the hiring of summer staff and police background checks
NEW BUSINESS
Memo from Councillor West re: Provincial All Candidates Meeting, May 19th from 7:00
p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
#319. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Tim Byrne, Resident re: Request for permission to hold a Street Party on May 15th
between Wells St. and Edward St. from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
#320. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT permission be granted to the residents of Connaught Street to close
off Connaught Street between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. for a street party
on May 15, 1999;
THAT the residents notify the Aurora Public Works Department regarding
the provision of barricades to close off the street if necessary; and
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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.
CARRIED
IN CAMERA
Legal Matters
#321. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT this Council proceed In Camera to address legal matters.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#322. Moved by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR L. ALLISON, MUNICIPAL CLERK