MINUTES - Council - 19991110
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 31-99
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, November, 10, 1999
7:10 p.m.
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith,
Hartwell, Healy, Hinder, Hogg, McKenzie, Morris, and
West.
STAFF MEMBERS Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Planning, Director of
Building Administration, Director of Public Works,
Treasurer, and Council/Committee Secretary.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#730. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
Gary Sinjakewitsch re: Public Safety - Vehicular and Pedestrian
Traffic Concerns
Mr. Gary Sinjakewitsch, resident of Aurora introduced himself and presented a petition
containing 201 signatures regarding public Safety in relation to vehicular and pedestrian
traffic and suggested that there is a large public concern regarding this issue. Mr.
Sinjakewitsch expressed the opinion that signage and the Roadwatch Program are not
as effective as they should be, suggesting that the most effective way to avert speeding
and reckless driving would be to increase police presence in high risk and multi-incident
areas.
#731. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
That the comments of the Delegate and the petition be received and
referred to the Police Services Board.
CARRIED
Brian MacEachern re: "HighTor" Lands
M I N U T E S
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Mr. MacEachern, resident of Aurora, expressed various concerns regarding the
Ontario Heritage Foundation/"HighTor" Committee including the Committee's
practice of conducting meetings In-Camera. Mr. MacEachern also expressed
concern regarding recent public comments by Committee members and non-
member Councillors respecting the Committee's affairs.
#732. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hogg
That the comments of the Delegate be received as information.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: G.T.S.B.'s Role in
Reviewing Governance in the Greater Toronto Area
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York Region re: Amendment to Clause No. 1, of Report No. 4 - Regional
Fire Services Advisory Committee, Appointment of Fire chief - John Sutton,
City of Vaughan
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York Region re: Amendment to Clause No. 2, of Report No. 4 - Regional Fire
Services Advisory Committee, Centralized Fire Services Project Manager
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York Region re: Amendment to Clause No. 3, of Report No. 4 - Regional Fire
Services Advisory Committee, Police/Fire Services Radio Communications
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York Region Police re: Invitation to "March Past" of New Recruits
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York Region Food Network re: Letter of Appreciation to Council and
Staff of the Town of Aurora for Support and Co-operation of Aurora
Community Gardeners' Efforts during the Summer of 1999
THAT the correspondence be received and that staff be acknowledged
and commended for their efforts.
Salvation Army Newmarket Corps re: Invitation to the Mayor of Aurora to
the Christmas Kettle Kick-Off
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Aurora Cemetery Corporation re: Anthony Marinucci Re-Appointment
as Town Representative for 2000/2001
THAT the correspondence be received and endorsed.
SECTION “A” – CONSENT ITEMS
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Bruce McMinn, Barrister & Solicitor re: Burnett Lands-Town of Aurora 2B
Secondary Plan - September 23, 1999 Public Meeting
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to staff
STAFF REPORTS
PW99-068-321 - Acceptance of Municipal Services–Stanjon
(Aurora Fairways) Subdivision Registered Plan 65M-3069
THAT Council accept the municipal services contained within Registered
Plan 65M-3069 within the Stanjon Developments Limited (Aurora
Fairways) Subdivision;
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;
THAT the Treasurer be directed to release all municipal servicing
securities related to the plans of subdivision being accepted; and
THAT the Clerk provide a copy of the Certificate of Acceptance of Public
Works to the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket.
PW99-072-322 - Proposed Agreement for Municipal Water
Connection - 11 Alm Court
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the attached agreement
with Ms. Patricia Virc for the connection of 11 Alm Court to the municipal
water supply as described in the said agreement.
#733. 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
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Durham Region re: Pooling of 1999 Downloaded Service Costs - Update (CC #335)
#734. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
General Committee Report No. 12-99 Thursday, November, 4, 1999
#735. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
SECTION “B” – MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
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THAT the Report of the General Committee Meeting No. 12-99 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted
with the exception of Recommendations No. 6, 7, 8, 10 and 12.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 12-99
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1999 - RECOMMENDATION NO. 6
Leisure Services Advisory Committee Report No. LSAC99-09
October 14, 1999 Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting
#736. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT consideration of the report be deferred to the next meeting of
Council to take place on November 24, 1999.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 12-99
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1999 - RECOMMENDATION NO. 7
BA99-013-313 - Trailer and Mobile Signs
#737. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the Town of Aurora maintain the status quo of the existing By-law
regulating portable signs with an amendment to allow for rental for any
occasion.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 12-99
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1999 - RECOMMENDATION NO. 8
CO99-055-314 - By-law to Regulate and License Cats
#738. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the report respecting a By-law to regulate and license cats be
deferred to the next meeting of Council on November 24, 1999.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 12-99
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1999 - RECOMMENDATION NO. 10
CO99-057-316 - Community Associations Policy
#739. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the proposed Community Association Policy be deferred to the next
meeting of the General Committee on November 18, 1999.
CARRIED
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NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 12-99
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1999 - RECOMMENDATION NO. 12
PW99-060-318 - Parking Standards – Policy and Opportunities
#740. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor West
THAT Council endorse the following principles relating to the provision of
parking in future developments which shall provide guidance to staff and
developers on how these issues are to be handled:
• Garage sizes shall generally be set such that standard-sized vehicles can park in
them, i.e.; 2.9m x6.0m;
• Garage setbacks shall be set such that there are a minimum of 2 parking spaces in
the driveway, i.e.; 10.0m to 10.5m from garage to back of sidewalk for single width
driveways;
• Driveway spacing shall generally be set to provide an adequate parking space
between each pair of driveways, i.e.; 6.0m;
• Sidewalks may not be required on minor streets and cul-de-sacs;
• Consideration may be given to moving sidewalks closer to the curb;
• Staff shall work with the developer at the Draft Plan stage of a development to
ensure that the housing mixture along a street takes parking needs and
opportunities into account;
• Developers shall be required to produce parking studies as part of the design that
specifically addresses on-lot and on-street parking issues;
• Parking restrictions, if deemed necessary and in accordance with Town policies,
shall be included in the subdivision plans and home-buyers shall be made aware of
them through warning clauses in their Purchase Agreements; and
• Other innovative ideas, such as providing visitor-parking areas in new subdivisions
and the use of permit parking on municipal property to alleviate specific on-going
problems, shall be considered where circumstances warrant.
CARRIED
Ontario Heritage Foundation/"HighTor" Committee Report No.
OHF03-99, Tuesday, September 21, and October 26, 1999
#741. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the Committee Record of the Ontario Heritage
Foundation/”HighTor” Committee meeting No. 03-99 held on September
21, 1999 and October 26, 1999 be received as information.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
PL99-112-323 - Town of Aurora Base Map
#742. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT Council authorize the Region of York to prepare a detailed base
and property map for the Town of Aurora at upset cost of approximately
$5,533.33
That funding for this project be provided from funds collected for computer
purposes under previous development charge legislation.
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CARRIED
CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
York Region re: Toronto Olympic Bid for 2008 Olympic Games
#743. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the correspondence be referred to staff.
CARRIED
Ottawa Valley Economic Development re: Proposed Canadian
Neutron Facility at Chalk River Laboratories
#744. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Jane E. Farnham re: Enforcement of the By-law Respecting Dogs Being
Leashed at all Times
#745. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to staff;
THAT the resident be notified of the recent recommendation from the last
General Committee meeting, regarding the Dog Bite Prevention Program.
CARRIED
BY-LAWS
#746. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor West
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for First Reading:
4123-99.D Being a By-law to amend
By-law No. 2213-78
(G. & E. Schmidt, Block 16,
Plan 65M-3039 Amberhill Way)
4126-99.C Being a By-law to provide
for the annual remuneration
to be paid to the Aurora Hydro
Electric Commissioners
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
#747. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for Second Reading:
4123-99.D Being a By-law to amend
By-law No. 2213-78
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(G. & E. Schmidt, Block 16,
Plan 65M-3039 Amberhill Way)
4126-99.C Being a By-law to provide
for the annual remuneration
to be paid to the Aurora Hydro
Electric Commissioners
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
#748. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
by-laws for Third Reading:
4115-99.L Being a By-law to authorize
the conveyances of land being
Parts of Block 164, Plan 65M-2977
(Harner and Mansour).
4119-99.C Being a By-law to provide
for the annual remuneration
to be paid to the Mayor and
Members of Council.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
#749. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
by-laws for Third Reading:
4126-99.C Being a By-law to provide
for the annual remuneration
to be paid to the Aurora Hydro
Electric Commissioners
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
NOTICE OF MOTION
Councillor Morris gave a Notice of Motion for the reconsideration of Council's previous
decision regarding Dumping in Landfill Operations – Dical Investments Limited, as she
will be bringing additional measures to the original motion.
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Hartwell - Advised of a Charity Hockey Game in honour of
Simon Jones and Jonathon Wamback, taking place
on Sunday November 14th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Aurora
Community Centre.
Councillor McKenzie - Advised of the Santa Clause Parade coming this
Saturday November 13th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Councillor Morris - Inquired as to whether a recent public meeting for the
Bayview Wellington North Subdivision proposal was
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advertised. The issue was referred to staff for follow
up.
NEW BUSINESS
Memo from Councillor West re: Resolution for Consideration at
Next Council Meeting re: 4 Year Term of Council.
#750. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora advise the Region of York and
the Province that it does not endorse the principle of a 4 year term of
Council.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#751. Moved by Councillor Griffith
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, MUNICIPAL CLERK