MINUTES - Council - 19990922
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 26-99
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, September 22, 1999
7:30 p.m.
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Hartwell, Healy,
Hinder, Hogg, McKenzie, Morris, and West.
Councillor Griffith was absent.
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, Solicitor and Council/Committee
Secretary.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#612. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein with the
following additions:
• Correspondence from Roger Beaman re: Proposed Official Plan
Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for Bayview
Wellington North.
• Revised By-law No. 4082-99.T.
• Memorandum from Councillor West, Chair of OHF re: OHF
Committee Meeting of September 21, 1999.
• Memorandum from Councillor Morris, Chair of the Millennium
Committee re: Proposed Millennium Gardens Legacy Project.
• Report PW99-061-282 re: Complaint About Speeding and Reckless
Driving on Brookland Avenue and Fairway Drive.
CARRIED
M I N U T E S
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PRESENTATIONS
Dean Teasdale, Aurora Rotary Club re: Presentation
of New Rescue Alive Board
The Fire Chief informed Council that Aurora was the first community in York Region to
begin a defibrillation service through the Fire Emergency Department. He advised that
in 1998 as a result of an incident the department discovered that there was a need for
additional equipment and a need to improve their ability to provide rescue service in
water and ice situations. The Aurora Rotary Club was approached to help fund the
purchase of a Rescue Alive Board, an equipment that would enhance the ability to
perform such rescue services. The Club agreed to assist in the project.
Mr. Teasdale on behalf of the Aurora Rotary Club presented a cheque in the amount of
$5700 to Chief Hunwicks and Mayor Jones towards the purchase of the Rescue Alive
Board. Mayor Jones on behalf of Council thanked the Rotary Club for their generous
donation and for their continued support in health and safety need in Aurora.
Bob Brown & Eric Wong of Deloitte & Touche
re: Assessment of Strategic Business Options in
Response to the Energy Competition Act for the Town of Aurora
Mr. Bob Brown & Mr. Eric Wong of Deloitte & Touche provided an overview of the
assessment of strategic business options in response to the Energy Competition Act for
the Town of Aurora. Mr. Brown highlighted some of the requirements under the
Electricity Act for the Town to incorporate an electricity distribution business by
November 7, 2000 and some of the steps, which must be taken prior to incorporation.
Mr. Brown advised that while some municipalities are exploring a sale of their utility,
Deloitte & Touche have recommended that the Town retain its hydro operation in
anticipation of increased value in the future and a continuous stream of revenue which
would flow to the Town in the form of dividends.
#613. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with the
Electric Industry Deregulation Committee Report.
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
David Tomlinson and Suzanne Reiner, Members of A.C.O.R.N.
re: Proposal for a Community Wildlife Sanctuary in the
Aurora East Wetlands
Ms. Suzanne Reiner, a member of A.C.O.R.N. (Aurora Citizens’ Organization
Respecting Nature) indicated that she supported Mr. Tomlinson’s concept to ensure that
wetland areas are protected from future development. She stated that it is a concept,
which could be applied to other areas of rich wildlife habitat that are being threatened by
development. His proposal for a Community Wildlife Sanctuary in the Aurora East
Wetlands clearly defined the boundaries of the most important lands, which would
ensure the long term viability of the important wildlife area.
Mr. David Tomlinson, a Landscape Architect spoke regarding a proposal for the creation
of a Community Wildlife Park on the lands between Bayview Avenue and Leslie Street
north of Wellington Street East. He presented several slides depicting the wetland area,
which has several distinct habitat types that support a wide variety of plants and wildlife.
He stated that the area is now under consideration for future urban expansion and that it
is most important to ensure that all these important habitats are adequately and
permanently protected from development during the earliest possible planning stage.
His proposal is that these habitats should be permanently protected by dedicating the
area as a Community Wildlife Park.
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#614. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with
Report PL99-089-266 scheduled for the September 23, 1999 Public
Planning Meeting.
CARRIED
Mara Simone, Member of A.C.O.R.N. re: Proposal for a Community
Wildlife Sanctuary in the Aurora East Wetlands
Suzanne Reiner advised Council that Mara Simone was not in attendance at the
meeting and asked that her delegation be withdrawn.
#615. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the comment of the delegate be received.
CARRIED
B. Kestein, P.A.R.K.S. re: Millennium and Project in the
McKenzie Marsh
Mr. B. Kestein representing P.A.R.K.S. indicated his support for Mr. Tomlinson’s
proposal for a Wildlife Sanctuary. He presented a petition containing over 2000
signatures with the intent to preserve the pond located within the McKenzie Marsh. Mr.
Kestin stated that a proposal for the Marsh area would be forthcoming in the Millennium
and that it would be a venue that everyone would enjoy. He indicated that he look
forward to the continued support of Council and Aurora residents in this regard.
#616. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with the
Millennium Committee Report.
CARRIED
Klaus Wehrenberg, Member of A.C.O.R.N. re: Strategic Plan
Mr. Klaus Wehrenberg on behalf of A.C.O.R.N. spoke regarding a submission to
Council in February 1999 requesting that the natural environment be given status
separate from the built heritage components in the Strategic Plan. He expressed
concern that their submission has not been respected in the current draft Strategic Plan
and with the lack of dialogue in incorporating their input in the Plan. He requested
dialogue with staff to explore a more suitable wording of the draft Plan before it is
approved.
#617. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the comments of the delegate be received.
CARRIED
Brian MacEachern, Resident re: Anne Bartley Smith, "High-Tor"Lands
Mr. Brian MacEachern on behalf of concerned citizens of southwest Aurora expressed
concern with the lack of a professional environmental representative on the OHF
Committee and questioned the selection process regarding an environmentalist who
applied to sit on the Committee
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#618. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the comments of the delegate be received as information
CARRIED
Sheila McKenzie, Resident re: Anne Bartley Smith, "High-Tor"Lands
Ms. Sheila McKenzie spoke on behalf of concerned citizens of southwest Aurora
regarding the Ontario Heritage Foundation's intent to sell a portion of the HighTor Lands
for development purposes. Ms. McKenzie provided a brief account of Mrs. Anne Bartley
Smith's charitable donations amounting to over 15 Million dollars, a significant portion of
which was donated to Organizations within Aurora and throughout the Region of York.
Ms. McKenzie expressed the opinion that the land known as HighTor, donated by Anne
Bartley Smith to the OHF, was not intended to be developed into anything other than
parkland. She provided five points to support her opinion that the land should be
preserved as parkland.
#619. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the comments of the delegate be received as information
CARRIED
Darren Poncelet, Resident re: Anne Bartley Smith, "High-Tor"Lands
Mr. Brian Moir spoke on behalf of Darren Poncelet regarding the Legal Opinions
obtained by the Ontario Heritage Foundation interpreting the intent of Mrs. Anne Bartley
Smith's W ill regarding the gift of the lands known as HighTor to the OHF. Mr. Moir
suggested that Mrs. Smith expected the intent of her Will to be clearly understood. Mr.
Moir informed Council that it is their intention to present an independent public proposal
suggesting a solution to this issue for all involved parties, and hope that matter could be
resolved.
#620. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the comments of the delegate be received as information
CARRIED
Walter Mestrinaro, Resident re: Anne Bartley Smith, "High-Tor"Lands
Mr. Walter Mestrinaro, citizen member of the Ontario Heritage Foundation/ HighTor
Committee indicated that the issue of Anne Bartley Smith's gift of HighTor to the OHF is
a matter of moral and legal issues. He requested clarification on the responsibilities and
proposed action of the Committee regarding this matter.
#621. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the comments of the delegate be received as information
CARRIED
Larry White re: Proposed Parking Restrictions on Milloy Place
and Hawtin Lane
Mr. Larry White presented photographs of the emergency vehicles that were shown by
the Fire Chief at the General Committee Meeting, and advised that that situation was
not on Milloy Street. He requested Council to leave the Milloy Place as it is with no
changes in parking. Mr. White also requested that the suggestion for parking be
allowed alternately on each side of the road on a monthly basis be reconsidered.
#622. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
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THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with
Report PW99-048-251 of the General Committee Report.
CARRIED
Gary Templeton of Templeton-Lepek Ltd. re: Proposed Zoning
By-law Amendment, Old Park Holdings Limited
Mr. Gary Templeton Planning Consultant for Old Park Holdings Limited indicated his
support of the recommendation in Report PL99-095-277 and the accompanying By-law
and requested Council’s approval of the recommendation.
#623. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with
Report PL99-095-277
CARRIED
Roger Beaman on Behalf of Bayview Wellington Management re: PL99-075-242 -
Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, Bayview
Wellington and Correspondence from Roger Beaman
Mr. Roger Beaman, solicitor of Bayview Wellington Management advised Council of his
correspondence tabled at this meeting and hope that it address the issues raised at the
September 16, 1999 General Committee Meeting regarding density and parking. Mr.
Beaman provided ten points to support the project and asked that Council approve the
recommendations in the Staff Report.
#624. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with
Report PL99-075-242 of the General Committee Report.
CARRIED
Susan Walmer, resident re: Matter of Growth in Aurora
Ms. Susan Walmer addressed Council about her concern for the future growth of
development in Town of Aurora and the financial impact it will have on the Town. She
requested clarification on the status of the Town’s position on growth and the related
motions.
#625. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with the
memorandum from the Chief Administrative Officer.
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 22-99, Wednesday, August 25, 1999
Special Council – Public Planning Meeting No. 23-99, Thursday, August 26, 1999
Special Council Meeting No. 24-99, Thursday, August 26, 1999
Council Meeting No. 25-99, Wednesday, September 8, 1999
#626. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 22-99, 23-99, 24-99 and 25-99 be
adopted as printed and circulated with the amendment of Resolution No.
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607 of the September 8, 1999 Council Meeting to provide that the
resolution was “Carried”.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Town of Markham re: Request for Proclamation -
“World Mental Health Day in Canada”, October 7, 1999
WHEREAS mental health contributes to economic success; supports
family harmony; protects jobs; and fulfills the potential of people to live
productive lives.
AND WHEREAS at the same time, the high costs of mental disorders are
everywhere – in the cost of health care, social services, family, elder and
child care, law enforcement and even the cost of doing business.
AND WHEREAS the public interest is well-served by public education
initiatives which arm our community with the knowledge to preserve the
mental health of our population as a vital community asset and, in that
light, Now Therefore the Council of the Town of Aurora is pleased to
recognize World Mental Day in Canada, October 7, 1999.
Aurora Community Tennis Club re: Request for Reconsideration
of Contract with the Town of Aurora
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Leisure
Services Advisory Committee.
Memorandum from Mayor Jones re: Off-Site Meeting -
November 6, 1999
THAT the memorandum be received as information.
STAFF REPORTS
BA99-012-268 - Variance to Sign By-law #3400-92
32 Wellington Street West, Rollick Beverage Company Ltd.
THAT Council approve the request for a variance to the sign by-law to
permit the relocation and replacement of an existing non-conforming
ground sign located at 32 Wellington Street West; and
THAT the new sign be restricted to a total area of 60 square feet being 30
square feet per sign face as per the existing sign.
CO99-047- 269 - Calendar of Meetings for 2000
SECTION “A” – CONSENT ITEMS
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THAT the proposed calendar of Council and Committee meetings for the
year 2000 be adopted; and
THAT Section 2.1 of the procedural by-law 3737-96.C be amended to
reflect a 7:30 p.m. start for the Inaugural Meeting of Council.
LS99-030-270 - Facility Advertising - Motion Lites Unit
THAT the Town of Aurora enter into an Agreement with Canadian Outdoor
Graphx Corporation, Richmond Hill, Ontario for a three (3) year period
effective October 1, 1999 for the supply, installation and servicing of
Motion Lites Advertising Units in Town designated facilities.
PL99-091-271 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Yorkwood Homes Wellington Inc.
Block 16, Plan 65M-3039 (Amberhill Way), D14-17-99
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Zoning By-
law Amendment application D14-17-99 regarding the rezoning of Block
16, Plan 65M-3039, on Amberhill Way scheduled for the October 28, 1999
Public Planning meeting.
PL99-092-272 - Official Plan Amendment Application
Northwest Aurora Secondary Plan Area 3A
Ballymore Development Corporation and Other Land Owners
Part of Lot 86, Concession 1 WYS, D09-06-99
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Official
Plan Amendment application D09-06-99 regarding Part of Lot 86,
Concession 1, WYS scheduled for the October 28, 1999 Public Planning
meeting.
PL99-096-273 - Official Plan Amendment & Zoning By-law
Amendment Applications, Penex Aurora Ltd. (The Morguard Company)
Aurora Centre, Bayview Avenue/Hollidge Boulevard
Blocks 2 and 3, Registered Plan 65M-3074, D09-10-99, D14-18-99
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Official
Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications D09-10-99
and D14-18-99, scheduled for the October 28, 1999 Public Planning
Meeting.
PW99-055-274 - Award of Contract for Consulting Services -
Implementation of an Infrastructure Management System
THAT the contract for the provision of consulting services for the creation
of an infrastructure management system be awarded to the firm Earth
Tech (Canada) Limited at a cost not to exceed $68,975.00.
#627. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
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
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CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
York Region District School Board re: Resolution – Lack of
Licensed Child Care Spaces in York Region
#628. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Town of Newmarket re: Transit Services to the
Town of Aurora
#629. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to staff.
CARRIED
Town of Newmarket re: Resolution - Municipal Access
to Road-Related Taxes
#630. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora endorse the resolution of the
Town of Newmarket; and
THAT the Prime Minister of Canada, Premier of Ontario, Minister of
Finance, Minister of Transportation and Al Paladini, M.P.P. be advised in
this regard.
CARRIED
Elizabeth Van Dyk re: Request for Crossing Guard at
Aurora Heights Drive & Tecumseh Drive
#631. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to staff.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
General Committee Report No. 10-99
Thursday, September 16, 1999
#632. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Report of the General Committee Meeting No. 10-99 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted
with the exception of Recommendation Nos. 2, 10, 15, 16 and 21.
SECTION “B” – MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
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CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 10-99
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1999 - RECOMMENDATION NO. 2
George Timpson, Chair, Traffic Safety Advisory Board re:
TSAB Traffic Study
#633. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the designations and acceptance of the collector roads as
described in the Traffic Safety Advisory Board Report be included in the
next Official Plan opportunity;
THAT staff be authorized to implement the use of the radar board in
accordance to a policy to be developed similar to the pay duty radar
policy; and
THAT the road watch program be referred to staff for an implementation
plan which would include investigating various fund raising options.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 10-99
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1999 - RECOMMENDATION NO. 10
Memorandum from Councillor Hartwell re: Proposed
Parking Revisions along Yonge Street
#634. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the continuation of the current No Parking restriction on both the
east and west sides of Yonge Street from a point 30m south of Wellington,
north to Wellington be deferred to the next General Committee Meeting.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 10-99
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1999 - RECOMMENDATION NO. 15
PW99-048-251 – Proposed Parking Restrictions on
Milloy Place and Hawtin Lane; and Delegations of
Stephen Denison, Steve White and Larry White
#635. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT parking be prohibited at anytime:
1. on the east side of Milloy Place from Stone Road to a point 143 metres
south therefrom;
2. on the west side of Milloy Place from a point 148 metres south of
Stone Road to a point 179 metres further south therefrom, and
3. on the west side of Hawtin Lane from Stone Road to the terminus.
THAT parking be prohibited in front of Block 9; and
THAT Staff be directed to bring back a Parking Policy for review and to
integrate the proposed changes in the standards.
CARRIED
#636. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Morris
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THAT the provisions of the Procedural By-law be waived and that the hour
of adjournment be extended and the agenda be completed.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 10-99
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1999 - RECOMMENDATION NO. 16
PL99-075-242 - Proposed Official Plan Amendment and
Zoning By-law Amendment, Part of Lots 84 and 85, Concession 1 EYS,
Bayview Wellington North, Files D09-07-95 and Delegation of Roger Beaman
#637. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council endorse the Policy Basis and Principles Report from H.B.R.
Planning Centre as the basis on which to formulate the proposed Official
Plan Amendment for Bayview Wellington North with the following
amendments:
• Section 2.2 Density be altered in point d) to indicate that not more than
42% of all housing units shall be on frontages between 35 feet and 40
feet, and that point e) be altered to indicate that not more than 22 % of
all housing units shall be on frontages less than 30 feet;
• Section 2.3 Traffic be amended to include a statement to ensure that
road widths are adequate to safely accommodate on street parking;
• Section 2.6 be amended to include a statement that urban design
guidelines will be used to in conjunction with streetscape plans to de-
emphasize the predominance of garages on residential streets.
THAT staff be directed to bring an Official Plan Amendment changing the
designation on the lands from “Prestige Industrial”, “General Industrial”
and “Major Public Open Space” to the appropriate residential and other
associated designations when the amendment has been finalized. The
amendment should include provisions to cap the net residential density at
12.96 upa yielding a maximum of 755 residential units in a mixture of
housing types; and
THAT staff continue working with the applicant regarding the subdivision
design and zoning by-law details so that all issues are addressed to the
satisfaction of the Town.
On a recorded vote, the resolution was CARRIED.
YEAS: 6 NAY: 2
VOTING YEA: Councillors Hartwell, Healy, Hinder, Hogg, McKenzie and Mayor
Jones.
VOTING NAY: Councillors Morris and West.
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 10-99
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1999 - RECOMMENDATION NO. 21
PL99-089-266 - Bayview Northeast (2b) Secondary Plan
Provincially Significant Wetland Area, Density Issues,
Burnett Lands; and Delegation of Robert Burnett
#638. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Report PL99-089-266 respecting the East Aurora Wetland
Complex, the density provisions as they apply to the Bayview Northeast
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(2b) Secondary Plan, and the Secondary Plan Boundary as it applies to
the Burnett Property, be received for information and referred to the Public
Planning Meeting regarding the Secondary Plan scheduled for September
23, 1999;
THAT staff be authorized to instruct the consulting team to prepare an
addendum to the Environmental Management Strategy to address the
limits of development adjacent to the East Aurora Wetland Complex.
CARRIED
Amalgamation Review Committee Report No. ARC99-01
September 15, 1999 Amalgamation Review Committee Meeting
#639. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Committee Record of the Amalgamation Review Committee
Meeting held on September 15, 1999, be received as information;
THAT Councillor John West be appointed Chair of the Amalgamation
Review Committee;
THAT the Town of Aurora participate as an equal partner in the joint
amalgamation study initiated by the Town of Newmarket at an estimated
cost of between $10-15,000 and that staff be directed to provide
suggestions for enhancements to the draft terms of reference for inclusion
in the study; and
THAT staff be authorized to invite proposals for professional services to
assist and advise Council during the amalgamation review process.
CARRIED
Business Development Committee Report No. BDC99-06
September 15, 1999 Business Development Committee Meeting
#640. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the Record of the Business Development Committee No. BDC 06-
99 be received as information;
THAT the Business Development Committee endorse, in principle, the
waiving of some development fees for the Downtown Core during the
remainder of the current term of Council, and that staff be directed to
finalize a report to Council in this regard;
THAT Mayor and Members of Council be informed of GTMA marketing
efforts and be given an opportunity to view the video;
THAT the start time for future Business Development Committee
meetings, which would be held at the call of the Chair, remain at 8:00 a.m.
CARRIED
Electric Industry Deregulation Committee Report No. EIDC99-005
September 8, 1999 Electric Industry Deregulation Committee Meeting
and Delegations of Bob Brown & Eric Wong of Deloitte & Touche
#641. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the Record of the Electric Industry Deregulation Committee Meeting
of September 8, 1999 be received as information.
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CARRIED
Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee Report
No. LACAC99-005, September 13, 1999 LACAC Meeting
#642. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Committee Record of the LACAC Meeting held on September
13, 1999 be received as information.
CARRIED
Millennium Committee Report No. MC99-004
August 16 and September 7, 1999 Millennium Committee Meeting
and Delegation of B. Kestein, P.A.R.K.S. and Memorandum from
Councillor Morris, Chair of the Millennium Committee re: Proposed
Millennium Gardens Legacy Project
#643. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the minutes of the Millennium Committee meetings of August 16
and September 7, 1999 be received as information; and
THAT the selection of the Lambert Willson Park Millennium Gardens as
the priority Millennium Legacy Project for the Town be endorsed by
Council and that the proposed gateways into Town be endorsed as a
secondary project, providing the financial resources become available;
and
THAT Council endorse the Town of Aurora's application for Ontario
Timeship 2000.
CARRIED
Traffic Safety Advisory Board Report No. TSAB99-009
September 14, 1999 Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting
#644. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the Clerk be directed to issue a request to York Regional Police to
increase surveillance of speeding traffic on Murray Drive, in the vicinity of
Glass Drive, and on Kennedy Street West, in the vicinity of George Street;
and
THAT the Committee Record of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board meeting
held on September 14, 1999 be received as information.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
ADM99-014-275 - Aurora Hydro Electric Commission Restructuring
#645. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the Town of Aurora retain ownership of Aurora Hydro and continue
its role in exploring various initiatives through the Upper Canada Energy
Alliance and that Aurora Hydro be operated as a utility regulated by the
Ontario Energy Board (distributing electricity but retailing electricity only to
satisfy its standard supply service obligations); and
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THAT the Town of Aurora take the necessary steps to incorporate by
September 4, 2000 one or more Ontario Business Corporations which will
operate the regulated utility through appointed Board(s) of Directors;
THAT the existing Aurora Hydro Electric Commission carry on its
operations until September 4, 2000, at which time its assets, liabilities and
employees are to be transferred to one of the successor corporations;
THAT the Electric Industry Deregulation Committee's Terms of Reference
be amended to reflect Council's direction for the Committee to formulate
and recommend a direction and formal business plan prior to incorporation
to be presented in the future for Council's consideration and to coordinate
the details of transferring assets and liabilities to the new corporations
including:
a) drafting of the transfer by-law, which will authorize the transfer of
assets and liabilities to the new corporation(s),
b) recommending the price and form of consideration to the Town
which may include proceeds of up to $12.6 million ($11.8 million of
debt financing and $800,000 of excess cash-on-hand), dependant
on Ontario Energy Board regulations, and
c) drafting of the shareholders agreement, including a dividend policy
and risk management policy, which will constrain the amount of risk
the board could assume without prior approval of Town Council
and that the by-laws, financing and agreements be subject to approval by
Council; and
THAT the Management Committee of Council be charged with the
responsibility to search for and recommend to Council the appointment of
the board(s) of directors using outside professional or community
assistance if required; and
THAT Councillor Healy be appointed to the Management Committee for
this project in order to provide his expertise in this regard; and
THAT the board of directors for the regulated utility be comprised of five to
seven members with the composition to be determined by the
Management Committee and that the board be selected no later than
June 1, 2000 with appointments to be effective on incorporation of the
successor company(s); and
THAT John Sanderson of Aurora Hydro be requested to prepare a brief
summary of the issues regarding the Electric Industry Deregulation and
that this information be included in the Aurora hydro bills, the Town’s web
site and the electronic marquee board on Yonge Street.
CARRIED
PL99-086-276 - Planning Department Organization, Staff Complement
#646. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the full time staff complement of the Planning Department be
increased by one Long Range Planner; and
THAT the former Planning Technician and the Secretary to the Director of
Planning positions be reinstated, and reinserted into the full-time staff
complement.
CARRIED
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PL99-095-277 - Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
Part of Lots 80, Concession 1 EYS, Old Park Holdings
D14-13-98 and Delegation of Gary Templeton of Templeton-Lepek Ltd.
#647. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT Council give first and second reading to Bill 4108-99.D being a by-
law to rezone the subject lands from the “Rural (RU) Zone” and “Industrial
Commercial (C5-5) Exception Zone” to “Semi-Detached and Duplex
Dwelling Third Density Residential (R3-16) Exception Zone”, Row
Dwelling Residential Exception (H)R6-43 Zone”, “Local Commercial
(H)C1-3 Zone” , “Industrial Commercial (H)C5-5 Exception Zone” and
“Major Open Space (O) Zone”; and
THAT a clause be included in the developer’s Offer of Purchase and Sale
indicating that purchasers should satisfy themselves that sufficient parking
is available given the size of the driveway and the location of the sidewalk
in the proposed development.
CARRIED
CONSIDERATION OF OTHER BUSINESS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN
GIVEN AT A PREVIOUS MEETING
Councillor Griffith re: Notice of Motion – Time Used to Conduct
Council Meetings
#648. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor West
WHEREAS the length of time used to conduct Council Meetings has
appreciably increased over the past few years.
NOW THEREFORE Staff be directed to research and report back with
recommendations/refinements to the current process which would assist
Council in expediting business at Council Meetings.
AND THAT any proposals be presented at the Council/Staff Strategy
Meeting scheduled for early November.
CARRIED
Councillor Morris re: Notice of Motion – Dumping in Landfill
Operations – Dical Investments Limited
#649. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
WHEREAS It is in the best interests of the residents of the Town of Aurora
that we investigate resident complaints and, where compliance is not
achievable, prosecute infractions under its zoning and other by-laws;
WHEREAS There have been many ongoing concerns raised throughout
the community and at Council meetings regarding the extent of the
dumping operation and land in-filling that is occurring on the property
known municipally as 13900 Leslie Street;
WHEREAS Under the Town’s “Strategic Plan” we state that Council “will
review the various land use documents with a view to enhancing the
Town’s ability to protect open space and natural areas” and, “as required,
Council will address matters affecting public safety, property and the
environment when they arise and will formulate specific measures to deal
with them”;
WHEREAS The zoning and OP designation are both rural (ru) which
permits only the following uses: agricultural, churches, home occupations,
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horseback riding, greenhouses, and one single family dwelling and the
property is currently taxed at the residential or rural open space rate;
WHEREAS Throughout the Town’s Growth Management Study and
subsequently through designation in the Official Plan, the lands are sited
in the Oak Ridges Moraine;
WHEREAS A Town issued “fill permit” does not extend to granting
permission for a “Land Fill Operation” to be operated at that or any other
site within the Town’s boundaries;
WHEREAS Low wet areas that once existed on the site have disappeared
over time, and according to plans submitted with the “fill permit”
application, more recently trees appear to have been covered up, natural
watercourses appear to be constrained, and the landscape changed
considerably in height, which clearly exceeds the terms of a previously
issued fill permit, now expired; and
WHEREAS Town of Aurora Staff may require direction from Council as a
whole in regards to any proposed action necessary to resolve this matter
in accordance with Town by-laws;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT Staff be directed to bring back a
report to Council as soon as possible outlining the following :
1. The type of operation occurring;
2. A chronology of the dumping operation, to include the beginning date
of the operation and days and hours of operation;
3. The process followed by which permission was requested and granted
for issuance of any permits by the Town of Aurora, or any other
agency, which may include Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority;
4. The type and scope of such permits if issued;
5. A chronology and update of any M.O.E., M.N.R. , Fisheries or any
other environmental agency concerns or involvement, and the nature
and dates of their concerns re: this site and it’s potential effects on the
environment;
6. A determination of the classification and siting of the woodlots,
wetlands and any other significant environmental features that are
thought likely to be existing on the property;
7. Confirmation of the process followed by which permission was
requested and granted for any road access onto Bloomington Sideroad
that may have been permitted by the Region of York through it’s
Works Department;
8. Any involvement or concerns existing to be requested from The Region
of York’s Forester in regards to the Region’s Tree By-Law and any
other actions being undertaken regarding this site; and
9. Staff also obtain copies of the aerial photographs which were taken of
the site in previous years and which can now be used for comparison
to the more recent photographs for Council’s background information
and consideration.
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff be requested to advise
Council as to the current status in relation to the Zoning and interpretation
of “Fill” vs. “Land Fill” and any all options open to the Town to address the
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issues as raised to ensure that the Town’s and resident’s best interest
continue to be served and protected.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Correspondence from Councillor Morris to Ministry of
Consumer and Commercial Relations re: Commercial
Riding Establishments – Resolution Passed by Aurora
#650. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be directed to write a letter to the
Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations that reflects the concern
of Council regarding this issue.
CARRIED
Memorandum from Chief Administrative Officer re: Proposed Resolution – Long Term
Fiscal Impact of Growth and Delegation of Susan Walmer
#651. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hogg
WHEREAS the Town of Aurora has over the past many years shown fiscal
prudence and to that end has no debt;
AND WHEREAS the Town of Aurora has grown in size, mainly because of
its location and also because of the overall good planning of the
community;
AND WHEREAS this planning has given priority to leisure time and way of
life;
AND WHEREAS all this has been accomplished with the principle that
“growth should pay for growth” including essential infrastructure such as
wood-lots, parks for family use and land for active participation, walkways,
and other leisure activities such as libraries, etc.;
AND WHEREAS all these and other Town services such as fire and public
works, have historically been provided at a reasonable cost to its citizen
taxpayers;
AND WHEREAS the Town has undertaken a long term fiscal impact
analysis of projected population growth;
AND WHEREAS this document has demonstrated that because of
changes in Provincial legislation which eliminates the ability of the elected
Council of the Town to sustain a growth pays for growth philosophy,
existing Town residents are now responsible to pay for a portion of the
cost of new growth;
AND WHEREAS the cumulative estimated increase in taxes to the citizens
of Aurora is predicted to peak between 9% and 13% above present level
in order to furnish future citizens with the same services provided the rest
of the municipality;
AND WHEREAS this is an unacceptable obligation to place on the citizens
of the Town of Aurora and to the elected Council that represent them;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT, in order to correct this injustice
and to protect the historical right of locally elected Councils to make
objective land use decisions in the best interest of the community, the
Council of the Town of Aurora hereby declares that adoption of Official
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Plan Amendments designating lands for residential purposes beyond the
current approved urban envelope of the Town of Aurora will hereby cease;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the merits of Official Plan
Amendments within the existing urban envelope proposing either new
residential designations or in circumstances where residential
designations already exist, an increase in such density is contemplated,
will be carefully scrutinized to evaluate the effect such change will have
on the principles of growth paying a fair share of the cost of growth as
mandated by the Province of Ontario;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Town solicit community
input and direction, including but not limited to, consideration of a question
on the ballot at the next municipal election designed to allow the citizens
of the Town of Aurora to indicate whether they agree with designating land
for future new residential development, despite the resulting increased tax
burden on its existing citizens;
AND FURTHER THAT this Resolution be forwarded to the Premier of the
Province of Ontario, the Finance Minister, the Minister of Municipal Affairs
and to our local M.P.P. with a clear indication of Council’s strong objection
to the removal of the local autonomy resulting from the changes to the
Development Charges Act and the resultant imposed shift in tax burden to
the existing residents of our community;
AND THAT the Resolution be also forwarded to the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario, the Urban Development Institute, all Regional
and County governments in Ontario, including the local municipalities in
the GTA with a request that unified municipal advocacy for further
changes in the Development Charges legislation be renewed, in order to
restore the fundamental ability of local Councils to protect existing
ratepayers from the cost of new growth.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it
was:
#652. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT paragraph 11 be amended to indicate “…. net average in consistent
in the Growth Management Study….”
DEFEATED
DEFERRAL: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#653. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the memorandum be deferred to the next Council Meeting.
CARRIED
FI99-017-278 – 3rd Reading of Emergency Planning By-law
No. 4061-99.P and Approval of a New Aurora Emergency Plan
#654. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT Council give third reading to Bill Number 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 Council approve the final draft of the new Aurora Emergency Plan.
CARRIED
BY-LAWS
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#655. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for First Reading:
4073-99.T Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92 as amended, with
respect to Milloy Place and Hawtin Lane.
4108-99.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
2213-78 (Old Park Holdings).
4116-99.T Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92 as amended, with
respect to Henderson Drive.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
#656. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for Second Reading:
4073-99.T Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92 as amended, with
respect to Milloy Place and Hawtin Lane.
4108-99.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
2213-78 (Old Park Holdings).
4116-99.T Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92 as amended, with
respect to Henderson Drive.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
#657. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
by-laws for Third Reading with the exception of By-law No. 4109-99.A
which was deferred to the next General Committee Meeting for
discussion, taking into consideration the comments of the delegate.
4049-99.T Being a By-law to amend
Smoking By-law 3351-91
with respect to smoking
within Municipal premises.
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.
4082-99.T Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92 as amended, with
respect to Yonge Street.
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4112-99.T Being a By-law to dedicate
certain lands as public
highways on Reference Plans
65R-21100, 65R-21186,
65R-16435, 65R-21487,
and 65R-19033 forming
part of Centre Street,
Temperance Street and
Benville Crescent.
4113-99.H Being a By-law to appoint
a Deputy Clerk for the
Corporation of the Town
of Aurora (Michael Davy).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Healy - Advised that a resident on Milloy Place informed him that the
fence off Bayview Avenue along the back of his property is
considerably onto his lot and wanted to know why they have
to pay taxes on the whole lot. Staff was asked to investigate
this.
Inquired about the number of pedestrians crossing
Wellington Street from the trail system on the south side to
the trail on the north side and requested if a count could be
conducted.
NEW BUSINESS
PW99-061-282 – Complaint About Speeding and Reckless Driving
on Brookland Avenue and Fairway Drive
#658. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the existing yield sign on Fairway Drive at Brookland Avenue be
removed;
THAT a Stop Sign be posted for southbound traffic on Brookland Avenue
at Fairway Drive;
THAT the Public Works Department be directed to extend the existing
painted centreline on Brookland Avenue from the bend in the roadway by
Premises No. 40 Brookland Avenue to Premises No. 46 Fairway Drive
with a broken line through the intersection;
THAT the York Regional Police be requested to increase enforcement of
the speed limit on Fairway Drive and Brookland Avenue;
THAT the resident be advised of the Road Watch Program and of the
Radar Display Board System, both of which may be useful in addressing
the residents' concerns; and
THAT the Department of Public Works be requested to report further on
speed control options available to control the speed of traffic in the
Brookland Avenue/Fairway Drive area.
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REFERRAL: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#659. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the Report be referred to the next General Committee Meeting.
CARRIED
Memorandum from Councillor West, Chair of OHF re: OHF Committee Meeting of
September 21, 1999
#660. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the legal opinion obtained by the OHF attached to the
memorandum be received as information.
CARRIED
Councillor West re: Amalgamation Committee
#661. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Councillor McKenzie be appointed to the Amalgamation Committee.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#662. Moved by Councillor West
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 12:04 a.m.
CARRIED