MINUTES - Council - 19990623
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 19-99
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, June 23, 1999
7:30 p.m.
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith,
Hartwell, Healy, Hinder, Hogg, Morris, and West.
Councillor McKenzie was absent due to medical
reasons.
STAFF MEMBERS Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Planning, Director of
Building Administration, Director of Public Works, Fire
Chief, Treasurer, and Council/Committee Secretary.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Morris declared an interest in Reports PL99-055-075 regarding Zoning By-
law Amendment Application by Magna International Inc. and PL99-057-076 regarding
Site Plan Agreement Second Amendment by Magna International Inc. and The Alpen
House 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 declared an interest in Report PL99-058-085 by virtue of his residence in
the vicinity, 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
#402. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein with the
following additions:
• By-law No. 4068-99.L and 4071-99.E for 3rd reading consideration.
• Correspondence from Martin & Kerry Read re: Proposed Parking
Restrictions on Milloy Place & Hawtin Lane.
• Memorandum from the Director of Planning re: Public Information
Session – Torresdale Construction Limited, 101 McDonald Drive.
• Correspondence from Jerry Cutler re: Proposed Usage of Lake Ontario
Water.
• Delegation request from Malone Given Parsons Ltd. re: Reports
PW99-046-088, PL99-053-089 and TR99-020-091; and
M I N U T E S
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THAT the memorandum from Councillor Morris and related staff report
included in Section “B” of the Agenda be brought forward for consideration
after Section “A”.
CARRIED
PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Walter Haluza, The Oak Ridges Lions Club re: Contribution
Towards the Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Campaign
Mr. Walter Haluza, President of the Oak Ridges Lions Club presented a donation in the
amount of $3,000 to Mayor Jones in support of Aurora’s 1999 Smoke Alarm and Carbon
Monoxide Campaign. Mayor Jones advised that this was the Oak Ridges Lions Club
third contribution toward this endeavor and thanked the organization for their continued
support towards the Campaign.
Memorandum from the Treasurer re: Presentation by
Gary Scandlan of C.N. Watson and Associates Ltd. re:
Issues Raised at the Development Charge Public Meeting
on June 9, 1999
Mr. Gary Scandlan of C.N Watson and Associates Ltd. explained the status of analysis
of submissions arising from the June 9, Public Planning meeting with respect to
development charges and that staff would return to the July 21st Council Meeting with a
proposed By-law and report regarding Development Charges.
Mr. Scandlan briefly referred to two items of concern, regarding sanitary sewer works
costs being spread over the 2C lands in addition to the 2A lands, and costs for works,
which are to be addressed and revised in the forthcoming report.
#403. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the presentation be received as information.
CARRIED
Memorandum from Director of Public Works re:
Presentation by Dr. Katherine Davies re: Report Entitled
“Review of Information on Drinking Water Quality and Related Issues”
Ms. Katherine Davies, introduced herself and outlined her involvement with the Town as
an independent source of advice. Ms. Davies advised that through meetings with the
Towns of Aurora and Newmarket, she has determined that the main concerns relating
to drinking water are possible contaminants and chemicals from Lake Ontario water,
and the associated possible health risks.
Ms. Davies reviewed her research and advised that through various studies she has
determined that occasionally there is an unpleasant taste and odour found in Lake
Ontario drinking water, but there are no health risks. She also explained that any
chemicals or contaminants when detected have always been considerably below the
concern levels of Ontario’s Drinking Water Standards.
#404. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the presentation be referred for consideration with Report PW99-
046-088.
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
Community Home Assistance to Seniors (CHATS) re: Overview
of CHATS Work with Seniors in the Town of Aurora
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Ms. Deborah Egan introduced herself as Executive Director of Community Home
Assistance to Seniors (CHATS) and with her was Don Harrison a volunteer member.
Ms. Egan presented a brief account of the history, goals and objectives of CHATS and
presented a video displaying the types of services and support offered by this
organization. These services include home care, meals on wheels, frozen dinners,
transportation and housekeeping among others.
It was explained that the program is partially subsidized by the Ontario Government and
relies on donations and volunteer support. In closing Ms. Egan urged Council, when in
contact with seniors, to keep CHATS in mind. She then thanked the Town of Aurora for
the donation of $12,500 through the Mayors’ Golf Tournament and presented Councillor
Steve Hinder a plaque honouring him for all the work he has done for the program.
#405. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the comments of the delegate be received as information.
CARRIED
Jerry Cutler, Resident re: Issue of Toronto Water; and
Correspondence re: Proposed Usage of Lake Ontario Water
Mr. Cutler provided several points, theoretic and scientific views in relation to the
possible unforeseen health and environmental hazards of introducing Lake Ontario
water into the drinking water of the Region of York. He concluded that the Town of
Aurora should do their utmost to remain on acquifer water.
#406. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the presentation be referred for consideration with Report PW99-
046-088.
CARRIED
Larry White, Resident re: PW99-029-137 – Proposed Parking
Restrictions on Milloy Place and Hawtin Lane
Mr. Larry White, resident of Milloy Place expressed concerns regarding the proposed
By-law restricting parking on Milloy Place and Hawtin lane. He explained that it was felt
that construction in the area, which is almost complete, had resulted in limited parking
space and visual obstruction due to parked construction vehicles as well as vehicles of
residents being forced to park on the street temporarily. He explained that residents felt
that enacting this By-law would be premature and would exceed the desired outcome
from the original request, which began the process. Mr. White urged Council to defer
consideration of this By-law for at least six months.
#407. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with the
related correspondence.
CARRIED
Stephen Denison re: Proposed Parking Restriction on
Milloy Place and Hawtin Lane
Mr. Denison expressed various concerns relating to the proposed By-law restricting
parking on Milloy Place and Hawtin Lane including distance to nearest alternative
parking location, limited driveway lengths, handicapped access and snow removal. Mr.
Denison suggested that Council consider another option where parking is allowed on
one side of the streets in question providing some parking availability to residents and
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visitors as well as enough space for traffic and emergency vehicles to pass through the
area with ease.
#408. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with the
related correspondence.
CARRIED
Brian MacEachern, re: Issue of Ontario Heritage Foundation/”High Tor”
Committee
Mr. Brian MacEachern spoke on behalf of many residents asking several questions
regarding the Ontario Heritage Foundation/HighTor Committee. Mr. MacEachern
congratulated the Committee on the actions taken with respect to obtaining a legal
opinion. He then expressed hope that Council would soon publicly discuss and provide
final direction on this issue. He concluded by asking several questions of Council.
#409. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate be received as information.
CARRIED
Darren Poncelet re: Ontario Heritage Foundation Proposed
Development of “High Tor”; and
Bryan Moir re: Ontario Heritage Foundation/”HighTor”
Committee Legal Opinion
The Mayor advised that the delegates were not in attendance at the meeting.
Landcrest Development re: Site Plan Agreement for
Senator Court Town House Condominium Development
420643 Ontario Inc.
Mr. Bruno Nazzicone, of Landcrest Developments spoke regarding the Site Plan
Agreement for Senator Court Town House Condominium Development. Mr. Nazzicone
requested that Council concur with his request for an extension on the permit issuance
for this development due to two technical requirements, which need to be attended to.
Mr. Nazzicone offered assurance that the owner is financially committed to this project
and that Council will be receiving a list of fees as soon as possible.
#410. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with
Report PL99-59-086.
CARRIED
Malone Given Parsons Ltd. re: Reports PW99-046-088, PL99-053-089 and
TR99-020-091
The Mayor advised that the delegate was not in attendance at the meeting.
Brian Corbett, Hill Hunter Law Firm re: Application to Build a 5th
Storey on the Former Scanlon Bakery Property at 15207 Yonge Street
Mr. Corbett explained that he was representing Mario Totera who has applied to the
Committee of Adjustment for the addition a 5th storey on the former Scanlon Bakery
property at 15207 Yonge Street. Mr. Corbett explained that it was understood that the
decision regarding this application will be made by the Committee of Adjustment,
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however he asked that Council indulge his comments and consider sharing them with
the Committee. Mr. Corbett provided a background to Council’s past involvement with
this property and explained several details regarding his client’s plans to add a tiered 5th
storey to the structure illustrating that they are in keeping with the existing by-law
respecting C2 zoning. He then asked Council to provide direction to the Department
Heads and the planners of the Town in regards to this application.
#411. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the comments of the delegate be received as information.
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council/Public Planning Meeting No. 15-99, Wednesday, May 26, 1999
Special Council Meeting No. 16-99, Thursday, June 3, 1999
Special Public Meeting No. 17-99, Wednesday, June 9, 1999
Council Meeting No. 18-99, Wednesday, June 9, 1999
#412. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 15-99, 16-99, 17-99 and 18-99 be
adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
The Premier of Ontario re: Acknowledgement of Receipt of
Aurora’s Resolution re: Endorsement of Town of Richmond
Hill’s Resolution in Support of Provincial Funding of Municipal
Transportation Systems
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Premier of Ontario, Town of Georgina, Town of Whitby,
Town of Caledon, Town of Milton, Township of Scugog,
Town of Halton Hills and Town of Ajax re: Aurora’s Resolution
regarding Safety Standards for Commercial Riding Establishments
in Ontario
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York Region re: Bathurst Street (Y.R. 38) Improvements,
Gamble Road to Highway No. 9
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Federation of Canadian Municipalities re: FCM National
Board of Directors Meeting – Call for Resolutions on
National Municipal Interests
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Greengrid Electric Ltd. re: Opportunity to Help Clean the Air
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Electric
Industry Deregulation Committee.
Jean Markham, Resident re: Request Permission to Close Off
SECTION “A” – CONSENT ITEMS
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Cypress Court for Street Party, June 26, 1999
THAT permission be granted to the residents of Cypress Court to close off
the circle at the end of Cypress Court from 3:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. for a
street party on June 26, 1999;
THAT the residents notify the Aurora Public Works Department regarding
the provision of barricades to close off the street if necessary; and
THAT the residents notify the Aurora Fire Department, York Region
Police, York County Hospital Ambulance Services, and all residents on the
said street of this event.
Magna International Inc. re: Notification of Barbecue,
Magna Drive, July 8, 1999 from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 Midnight
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Nancy Vloet, Resident re: Request to Close Off Fleury Street
for Street Party, Friday, June 25, 1999, 6:00 p.m. to Midnight
THAT permission be granted to the residents of Fleury Street to close off
Fleury Street between Catherine Avenue and Maple Street from 6:00 p.m.
till 11:30 p.m. for a street party on Friday, June 25, 1999;
THAT the residents notify the Aurora Public Works Department regarding
the provision of barricades to close off the street if necessary; and
THAT the residents notify the Aurora Fire Department, York Region
Police, York County Hospital Ambulance Services, and all residents on the
said street of this event.
Stacey Franchetto, Resident re: Request to Close Off Tyler Street
for Street Party, Thursday, July 1, 1999, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
THAT permission be granted to the residents of Tyler Street to close off
Tyler Street between George Street and Harriman Road from 2:00 p.m. to
10:00 p.m. for a street party on Thursday, July 1, 1999;
THAT the residents notify the Aurora Public Works Department regarding
the provision of barricades to close off the street if necessary; and
THAT the residents notify the Aurora Fire Department, York Region
Police, York County Hospital Ambulance Services, and all residents on the
said street of this event.
Paul Cooke re: Request to Close Off Larmont Street
for Street Party, Saturday, July 10, 1999, 5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
THAT permission be granted to the residents Larmont Street to close off
Larmont Street between Mosley Street and Metcalfe Street from 5:30 p.m.
to 11:00 p.m. for a street party on Saturday, July 10, 1999;
THAT the residents notify the Aurora Public Works Department regarding
the provision of barricades to close off the street if necessary; and
THAT the residents notify the Aurora Fire Department, York Region
Police, York County Hospital Ambulance Services, and all residents on the
said street of this event.
Audrey Marton, Toni Pozzebon, Rose Saccone, Betty Osuszek,
Cathryn Vrancic and Francis Zavarise, Residents and CareGrief
re: Safety Regulation for Commercial Horseback Riding Establishments
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
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Town of East Gwillimbury re: Aurora’s Resolution
- Utility Deregulation and Municipal Rights-of-Way
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
STAFF REPORTS
CO99-029-072 - Request for Permission to sell
Media Bingo Cards in Aurora
THAT Council deny, the request of the Ontario Head Injury Association
and also the Ontario Coalition of Senior Citizens’ Organization to conduct
media bingo sales in Aurora.
CO99-031-073 - Release of Easement and Acquisition of Land
Torcan Chemical Ltd., Part of Lots 104 and 105, Plan 246
THAT Council authorize the release of easement over Part 2 on Plan 65R-
4062 and Parts 2 and 5 on Plan 65R-5776;
THAT Council authorize the acquisition of land described as Parts 6 and 7
on Plan 65R-1005, save and except Parts 4, 5 and 6 on Plan 65R-5776
for nominal consideration; and
THAT Bill 4077-99.L, being a by-law to authorize the acquisition of land be
provided 1st and 2nd reading.
FI99-013-074 – Emergency Preparedness Update
THAT Council give second reading to Bill 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 Aurora during a major emergency
or disaster; and
THAT Report FI99-013-074 Emergency Preparedness June Update
Report be received as information.
PL99-055-075 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Magna International, Part of Lot 20, Concession 2, EYS
D14-11-99
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Zoning By-
law Amendment application D14-11-99 regarding the rezoning of Part of
Lot 20, Concession 2, EYS. For the interests of efficiency, staff
recommend that the Public Planning Meeting be set for 7:30 on July 21,
1999 as the matter is the only application scheduled for this month.
PL99-057-076 - Site Plan Agreement Second Amendment
Golf Course Maintenance Building
Magna International Inc. and The Alpen House Limited
14730 and 14780 Leslie Street
Part of Lots 17, 18, 19 and 20, Concession II, E.Y.S.
D11-02-98
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a second
amendment to the site plan agreement between the Town of Aurora,
Magna International Inc., The Alpen House Limited and the Regional
Municipality of York respecting revisions to the construction the
maintenance building as defined in the agreement subject to :
the payment of all fees and securities;
submission of a signed site plan amendment agreement; and
confirmation of the legal description on the lands.
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TR99-018-080 - Tax Rates - 1999
THAT the Treasurer’s Report TR99-18-080 entitled “1999 Tax Rates” be
received; and
THAT Bill 4078-99.F, establishing the 1999 tax rates for the Town of
Aurora, the Regional Municipality of York and the York Region District
School Boards be approved and given three readings at the June 23,
1999 Council Meeting.
BA99-008 - Service Provision Amending Agreement Plumbing
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an amending
agreement with the Regional Municipality of York for the purpose of
providing the Region the authority to act as plumbing inspectors through to
December 31, 1999 for permits issued prior to December 31, 1998 and
which remained outstanding as of January 1, 1999.
#413. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the suggested resolutions respecting the matters listed as “Consent
Items” be adopted as submitted to Council and Staff be authorized to take
all necessary action required to give effect to same.
CARRIED
Councillor Morris, having previously declared an interest in Report Nos. PL99-055-075
and PL99-057-076, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard.
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Memorandum from Councillor Morris re: In Memory of
Elizabeth Hader, an Aurora By-law Seeking to “Regulate
& License Commercial Horse Riding Establishments”; Report
CO99-032-083 - Draft Horse Riding Establishment By-law; and
By-law No. 4076-99.P
#414. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT Council provide first and second readings to Bill 4076-99.P being a
By-law to regulate various matters relating to the licensing and regulation
of Horse Riding Establishments in the Town of Aurora; and
THAT Bill 4076-99.P be circulated to area municipalities in York Region
and affected businesses in the Municipality soliciting comments prior to
July 9, 1999 for consideration at the scheduled July 21, 1999 Council
Meeting.
On a recorded vote, the resolution was CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
YEAS: 8 NAY: 0
VOTING YEA: Councillors Griffith, Hartwell, Healy, Hinder, Hogg, Morris, West
and Mayor Jones.
Correspondence from Brian Armstrong, Tracy Ablett &
Steve White, Corey Daxon & Jennifer Logan, Steve Wong,
Becky Bergeron, Cam & Jackie Thompson, Ena Shaw,
Geoffrey & Mary Ellen Taylor, Tanya & Pierre Forster,
SECTION “B” – MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
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Stephen & Sonja Denison, Yvonne Tomlinson, Jana Papez,
Kelly Rourke, Jason & Katarzyna Floyd, Ann Carruthers,
John & Angela Annis, Tim Leslie, Bruno & Karma Cyr,
George & Dorothy Twigg, Mahmoud & Natividad Pourmoslemi,
Scott Cummings, Donald Struthers and Martin & Kerry Read; and
Delegations of Larry White and Stephen Denison and By-law No. 4073-99.T
re: Proposed Parking Restrictions on Milloy Place and Hawtin Lane
#415. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the items of correspondence and By-law 4073-99.T be referred
back to staff taking into consideration the comments raised;
THAT the matter be brought back to a future Council meeting for
consideration; and
THAT the residents be advised of this meeting.
CARRIED
Durham Region re: Request for Endorsement of Resolution
- Salaries and Income Tax of Foreign-Based Actors Working
in Canadian Productions
#416. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the correspondence be forwarded to the Region of York for a
response.
CARRIED
David Falconer, Chair of LACAC re: Designation of
16/18 Church Street
#417. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the correspondence be referred for consideration with LACAC
Report No. LACAC99-04
CARRIED
The Aurora Abstracts re: Proposal for Permanent Gallery
Wing at the New Aurora Public Library
#418. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Project Manager and the
Chief Administrative Officer.
CARRIED
Gil Carter re: Request for Anti-Smoking By-law for Public
Places in the Town of Aurora
#419. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Smoking By-law Review
Committee.
CARRIED
John McArthur on Behalf of Ransom Court Residents re:
Proposed Sale of Land from the Town of Aurora to
Residents of 27, 29, 31 & 33 Ransom Street
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#420. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the matter be referred to staff to meet with the residents to
negotiate the value of the lands.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
General Committee Report No. 09-99
Thursday, June 17, 1999
#421. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the Report of the General Committee Meeting No. 09-99 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted
with the exception of Recommendation Nos. 9, 12, 14, 20 and 22.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 09-99
THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1999 - RECOMMENDATION NO. 9
Ms. Delania Munro, Resident re: Request for Donation for
Miss Canada International Pageant
#422. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT a grant of $500 be given to Delania Munro towards the Miss
Canada International Pageant.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 09-99
THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1999 - RECOMMENDATION NO. 12
CO99-027-160 - By-law to License Cats
#423. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the Committee endorse the principal of establishing a by-law to
licence cats and prohibits their trespassing on private property beginning
in January 2000.
THAT the draft by-law attached to the report be received by the
Committee, circulated to interested parties for comment and considered
by Council for adoption in the fall.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 09-99
THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1999 - RECOMMENDATION NO. 14
FI99-014-162 - Response Service Level and Staffing/ Fire & Emergency Services -
Master Plan
#424. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
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THAT the Committee support Option #1 listed the report which
recommends the hiring four additional emergency responders for
employment commencing in October 1999; and
THAT Draft Number 1 of the Fire and Emergency Services Master Plan be
received as information.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 09-99
THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1999 - RECOMMENDATION NO. 20
PW99-040-166 - Transit Implementation Plans
#425. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT Council approve the implementation plans for Community Transit,
GO Train Transit, and Access Transit Services as outlined in this report
commencing as soon as practical but no later than September 7, 1999;
THAT an implementation plan for a Student Transit Service be tabled for
consideration by Council prior to the start of the 1999/2000 school year;
THAT Council direct staff to prepare the necessary contract documents
between Aurora and Newmarket for further Council review; and
THAT Council approve the revised 1999 Conventional Transit Budget.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 09-99
THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1999 - RECOMMENDATION NO. 22
PW99-041-167 - Stone Road Bicycle Lane
#426. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT Stopping be prohibited at anytime along the easterly side of Stone
Road from Bayview Avenue (North) to Bayview Avenue (South);
THAT the Clerk be directed to introduce the necessary bill for two
readings and to give notice to the affected people; and
THAT the Public Works Department be directed to make such
arrangements as necessary to have the bicycle lane implemented as
described within this report after the by-law has been passed.
CARRIED
#427. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT Report PW99-046-088 be brought forward for discussion at this
point in the meeting.
CARRIED
#428. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the provisions of the Procedural By-law be waived, the hour of
adjournment be extended and the agenda be completed.
CARRIED
PW99-046-088 - Lake Ontario Water Quality Review – Final Report; and
Presentation by Dr. Katherine Davies and Delegation of Jerry Cutler
#429. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
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THAT Recommendations Nos. 1 to 9 inclusive and 11 to 16 inclusive
contained within the June 1999 report from Ecosystems Consulting
entitled “Review of Information on Drinking Water Quality and Related
Issues” and reproduced as Appendix “A” to this report be adopted;
THAT the Regional Municipality of York be requested to respond to
Recommendations Nos. 7,8,9,11,12,13,14 and 16 as listed in Appendix
“A” of this report;
THAT upon receipt of a positive response to Recommendation No. 2 of
this report, the Regional Municipality of York be informed the Town of
Aurora has no objections to the introduction of Lake Ontario water into
Aurora, pending resolution of Recommendation No. 4 of this report, and
that the Regional Municipality of York be requested to proceed with the
detailed planning and design necessary to effect the introduction of Lake
Ontario water into Aurora as soon as practicable; and
THAT The Regional Municipality of York be requested to provide further
details on the process of blending underground and surface water and
how it is proposed to resolve any problems associated therewith prior to
the introduction of Lake Ontario water into Aurora.
REFERRAL: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#430. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT matter be referred back to staff to determine the viability of an
independent system for the usage of Lake Ontario water for new
developments in the Town of Aurora and to report back to the July 21,
1999 Council Meeting; and
THAT the Region of York confirm in writing whether or not an
Environmental Assessment evaluation is required for the proposed
connection and if so at which stage is this project situated in the process.
CARRIED
Electric Industry Deregulation Committee Report No. EIDC99-004
June 9, 1999 Electric Industry Deregulation Committee Meeting
#431. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Record of the Electric Industry Deregulation Committee Meeting
of June 9, 1999 be received as information;
THAT Council accept Aurora Hydro Electric Commission’s commitment to
enter into a cost sharing partnership agreement with the Town of Georgina
to retain the firm of Deloitte & Touche for the purposes of advising the
Electric Industry Deregulation Committee and the Town of Georgina’s
Steering Committee with respect to the deregulation of hydro utilities; and
THAT the Terms of Reference for the Electric Industry Deregulation
Committee attached to Report No. EIDC99-004 be endorsed.
CARRIED
Ontario Heritage Foundation/”HighTor” Committee Report
No. OHF99-02, June 15, 1999 Ontario Heritage Foundation/
”HighTor” Committee Meeting
#432. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
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THAT the Committee Record of the Ontario Heritage
Foundation/”HighTor” Committee meeting held on June 15, 1999 and the
appended legal opinion dated May 28, 1999 from the Firm of Basu Morris
be received as information; and
THAT the legal opinion be referred to the Ontario Heritage Foundation for
review and response.
CARRIED
Leisure Services Advisory Committee Report No. LSAC99-07
June 10, 1999 Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting
#433. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the minutes of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee meeting of
June 10, 1999 be received as information;
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee wish to express their full
support of the Yellow Brick House endeavour and make a
recommendation to Council to approve the project;
THAT the $1,000 Adopt-A-Park fee be waived;
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee make a recommendation
to Council to nominate Mr. David Tomlinson for the Annual Heritage
Community Recognition Program;
THAT staff be directed to liaise with LACAC regarding any further
nominations;
THAT the School Awards Program be endorsed as amended; and
THAT the Meeting Room Booking Policy be confirmed as written.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
ADM99-009-081 - Organizational Structure of the
Leisure Services Department
#434. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT effective the 1st of October 1999, the organization and approved
full-time staff complement of the Leisure Services Department be
amended in accordance with Appendix A to this Report incorporating:
• the creation of a new position of Manager of Programs and Community
Development having responsibility for coordinating Community
Development functions and all the recreation programs and services
provided in the municipality
• the consolidation of the administrative functions of the Department
under the position of Administrative Coordinator
• the conversion of the part-time secretary in Parks to a full time position,
addition of a non union supervisory position and the alteration of the
Parks Supervisor’s current position to that of Parks Manager reporting
to the Director of Leisure Services
Aurora Council Minutes No. 19-99 Page 14
Wednesday, June 23, 1999
THAT effective the 1st of January 2000, the position of
Marketing/Development Coordinator be shifted to report to the Director of
Corporate Services and be refocused to address marketing and corporate
communication related needs of the municipality;
THAT staff be directed to report in the fall prior to the commencement of
the 2000 budget discussions on various methodologies to address the
future economic development needs of the municipality;
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee be requested to comment
on its current role and be asked to provide suggestions to a future General
Committee Meeting as to how it might increase the advice and assistance
provided to Council respecting the programs and activities of the Leisure
Services Department; and
THAT staff be directed to proceed with the recruitment for the position of
the Director of Leisure Services on the basis of the reconfigured
department as soon as possible.
CARRIED
LS99-020-084 - Appointment of Project Management Consultant
for the New Aurora Public Library Project
#435. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT Council approve the appointment of UMA Projects as the Project
Management Consultant for the New Aurora Public Library Project; and
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a contract with UMA
Projects for Project Management Services for the New Aurora Public
Library Project in the amount of $104,000 plus disbursements and G.S.T.
CARRIED
PL99-059-086 - Proposed Site Plan Agreement
420643 Ontario Limited (Senator Homes)
Part of Lot 81, Concession 1 WYS
Senator Court, D11-20-97; and
Delegation of Landcrest Development
#436. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the payment of fees and securities be received within 30 days; and
THAT the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Region of
York be advised of Council's direction in this regard.
CARRIED
BY-LAWS
#437. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for First Reading:
4072-99.T Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92 as amended,
with respect to Ross Street and
Berczy Street.
4077-99.L Being a By-law to authorize the
acquisition of land (Part of Lots
104 and 105, Plan 246).
Aurora Council Minutes No. 19-99 Page 15
Wednesday, June 23, 1999
4078-99.F Being a By-law to set and levy
the rates of taxation for the
year 1999.
4080-99.D Being a By-law to exempt certain
blocks on Registered Plan 68 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).
4081-99.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Maple Leaf – Tyler Street).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
#438. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor West
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for Second 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.
4072-99.T Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92 as amended,
with respect to Ross Street and
Berczy Street.
4077-99.L Being a By-law to authorize the
acquisition of land (Part of Lots
104 and 105, Plan 246).
4078-99.F Being a By-law to set and levy
the rates of taxation for the
year 1999.
4080-99.D Being a By-law to exempt certain
blocks on Registered Plan 68 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).
4081-99.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Maple Leaf – Tyler Street).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
#439. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
by-laws for Third Reading:
4044-99.P Being a By-law respecting
Property Standards.
Aurora Council Minutes No. 19-99 Page 16
Wednesday, June 23, 1999
4054-99.T Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92 as amended,
with respect to Hollidge Boulevard
and John West Way.
4065-99.T Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92 as amended,
with respect to Laurentide Avenue.
4067-99.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Bayview Wellington
Homes [Aurora] Inc.).
4068-99.L Being a By-law to authorize
the conveyance of land
being Part of Lot 106,
Plan 246.
4071-99.E Being a By-law to regulate
the supply and use of water
within the serviced area of The
Corporation of the Town of
Aurora.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
#440. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
by-law for Third Reading:
4078-99.F Being a By-law to set and levy
the rates of taxation for the
year 1999.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
#441. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the balance of the agenda items be referred to the June 24, 1999
Special Council – Public Planning Meeting.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#442. Moved by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, MUNICIPAL CLERK