MINUTES - Council - 19991124
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 32-99
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, November 24, 1999
7:30 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/Acting Director of Leisure
Services, 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
Councillor Morris declared an interest in Recommendation No. 8 of the General
Committee Report, and Staff Report Nos. PW99-078-339 and PW99-73-340 in relation
to Magna lands 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 the correspondence from Davis Webb Schulze &
Moon regarding Elderberry Hill Farm by virtue of his residence in the vicinity, in
correspondence from Timberlane Tennis and Country Club and in Report PW99-076-
336 due to employment with Timberlane Tennis and Country Club. Mayor Jones 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
#752. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
M I N U T E S
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PRESENTATIONS
Memorandum from Mayor Jones re: Cheque Presentations to
C.H.A.T.S. (Community Home Assistance to Seniors),
P.A.C.T. (Police and Community Together) and Ontario Special
Olympics Spring Games 2000
Councillor Hinder, Chair of the 2nd Annual Mayor’s Charity Golf Classic Committee
presented cheques in the amount of $10,000 each to C.H.A.T.S. (Community Home
Assistance to Seniors), P.A.C.T. (Police and Community Together) and Ontario Special
Olympics Spring Games 2000 from the proceeds of this year's Annual Mayor's Charity
Golf Classic Tournament.
Constable Rob Plunkett, a representative of the Ontario Special Olympics Spring
Games 2000 thanked the Committee for the donation. Mr. Richard Boyne, a
representative of P.A.C.T. thanked the Committee for the donation and indicated that
their support is very much appreciated. Ms. Deborah Egan of C.H.A.T.S. thanked the
Committee for the donation, which would be used for the day program for seniors in
Aurora. She informed Council that their office would be relocating to Aurora shortly.
The Mayor thanked the members of the Committee for their contributions in organizing
this event.
DELEGATIONS
Gary Sinjakewitsch re: Town's Policy on Volunteers
for Programs by Various Town Committees
Mr. Sinjakewitsch expressed concerns with the Town's policy on citizens who volunteer
their time for programs set up by various Committees of the Town. He advised that he
submitted his application for the Remuneration Committee and expressed concerns
about the selection process of Committees.
#753. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the comments of the delegate be received as information.
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 29-99, Wednesday, October 27, 1999
Special Council-Public Planning Meeting No. 30-99, Thursday, October 28, 1999
Council Meeting No. 31-99, Wednesday, November 10, 1999
#754. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 29-99, 30-99 and 31-99 be
adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
SECTION “A” – CONSENT ITEMS
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CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Durham Region re: Proposed Greater Toronto Services
Board Dispute Resolution Protocol
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Davis Webb Schulze & Moon re: Appeal to the Ontario
Municipal Board, Proposed Official Plan Amendment,
Elderberry Hill Farm, 13990 and 14028 Yonge Street
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Aurora Rugby Club re: Ontario Championship
THAT the correspondence be received and that the Aurora Rugby Junior
Team be congratulated on their victory.
Ildi Connor re: Development in Aurora
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Timberlane Tennis and Country Club re: Request for
Connection to Town Sewer Services Located on
Vandorf Road
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to staff for a report.
Committee of Adjustment - Notices of Decision
Applications - A56/57-99/D13-56/57-99 (Ahmed)
Application - A-59-99/D13-59-99 (Jenkins)
Application - A-60-99/D13-60-99 (Bajohn Developments Limited)
Application - A-61-99/D13-61-99 (Robinson/Kinney)
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
STAFF REPORTS
CO99-060-332 - Proposed Sale of Public Lands
Part of Block A, Registered Plan M-80
(Adjoining Owners on Ransom Court)
THAT the sale of land described as Part of Block A, Plan M-80 to the four
(4) adjoining owners be approved, including the reservation of the
appropriate easements;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all the necessary
documents to give effect to same; and
THAT Bill 4125-99.L, being a by-law to authorized the conveyance, be
considered for 1st and 2nd reading.
LS99-037-333 - Addendum To Janitorial Contract and
Tender No. LS1997-02
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the attached
addendum agreement between Royal Building Cleaning Limited and the
Town of Aurora.
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PL99-115-334 - Site Plan Amendment Application
Horizontal Investments Limited
Lots 12, 13, 14, 15 and Part of 16 on Plan 68
Metcalfe Street, D11-08-97
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Site Plan
Amendment Agreement between Horizontal Investments Limited and the
Town of Aurora respecting lands located on Metcalfe Street.
#755. 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
Mayor Jones, having previously declared an interest in the correspondence from Davis
Webb Schulze & Moon and Timberlane Tennis and Country Club relinquished the Chair
to Deputy Mayor West during the consideration of these items and did not take part in
the vote called for in this regard. Upon conclusion of these matters, Mayor Jones
resumed the Chair.
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Aurora Public Library re: Fundraising Proposals in Support
of the New Library
#756. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Memorandum from Councillor Hartwell re: Town of Aurora
Representatives to the Nokiidaa Committee
#757. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Councillor Hartwell, Councillor West, Mary Robertson and David
Tomlinson be appointed to the Nokiidaa Committee as the Town of Aurora
representatives.
CARRIED
Memorandum from Councillor Hogg re: Public Skating Times
#758. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the memorandum be referred to staff for a Report.
CARRIED
Ontario Municipal Management Institute re: Achievement of
Certified Municipal Manager 1 Designation to Darlene Munro and
Certified Municipal Manager Designation to Grace Marsh
SECTION “B” – MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
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#759. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the correspondence be received and that Council's congratulations
be extended to Grace Marsh and Darlene Munro for their achievements.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
General Committee Report No. 13-99
November 18, 1999
#760. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the Report of the General Committee Meeting No. 13-99 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted
with the exception of Recommendation Nos. 2, 4 and 9.
CARRIED
Councillor Morris, having previously declared an interest in Recommendation No. 8, did
not take part in the vote called for with respect to the recommendation.
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 13-99
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1999 - RECOMMENDATION NO. 2
PL99-110-331 re: Region of York Process for the Preparation
of Long Term Strategy for the Oak Ridges Moraine
#761. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Region of York be advised the Town of Aurora supports its initiative,
in conjunction with other GTA Regions for the preparation of a Long Term
Strategy for the Oak Ridges Moraine subject to the following:
• The Province of Ontario participates fully in the exercise,
• There is a consensus that the 1991 “Interim Guidelines for
Development within the Oak Ridges Moraine” continue to guide
development activity within the area,
• Area Municipalities many of which have extensive experience in
dealing with implementing strategies dealing with development in the
Oak Ridges Moraine are participants in the undertaking,
• A reasonable time frame for finalizing the strategy is determined,
• The establishment of the comprehensive data base is a priority in the
overall initiative.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 13-99
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1999 - RECOMMENDATION NO. 4
Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations
re: Safety Standards for Commercial Riding Establishments
#762. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT a meeting with the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations
and Council be arranged to discuss the issue of Safety Standards for
Commercial Riding Establishments, and
THAT Al Paladinni, M.P.P., Rob Dowler of Marketplace Safety and
Standards Branch, John O'Toole, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister
of Consumer and Commercial Relations and representatives of
Whitchurch-Stouffville be invited to attend this meeting.
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CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 13-99
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1999 - RECOMMENDATION NO. 9
ADM99-017-325 re: Administration Procedure No. 53 Communications
#763. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the proposed revisions to Administration Procedure No. 53 –
Communications be adopted as of January 1, 2000 including the addition
of reference to procedures for the Notice Board, Outdoor Electronic
Message Sign and Council Bulletin Boards; and
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to attend the next
Communications Committee meeting to elaborate on this matter.
CARRIED
Business Development Committee Report No. BDC99-07
November 10, 1999 Business Development Committee Meeting
#764. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the Business Development Committee purchase the front cover of
the 2000 Aurora Chamber of Commerce Directory at a cost not to exceed
$3,200 plus applicable taxes on the condition that a double-page spread is
provided to the BDC inside the Directory at no additional cost;
THAT staff order recognition plaques for presentation to Aurora Bowl,
Summers and Smith, Bob’s Plumbing and TD Bank at a Council Meeting
prior to the end of 1999;
THAT the Town of Aurora Business Directory 2000 include a copy of the
1999 Business Recognition Awards presentation speech, updated to
include businesses that will be celebrating an anniversary in 2000, at the
back of the Directory so that there is a permanent record of business
history in the Aurora community, and that staff be directed to prepare an
announcement that would appear in the Town of Aurora Notice Board with
regard to the updating of Directory;
THAT the budget request of $10,000 remain unchanged from prior years
for the year 2000 subject to budget approval.
CARRIED
Traffic Safety Advisory Board Report No. TSAB99-11
Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting of November 2, 1999
#765. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the Committee Record of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board meeting
held on November 2, 1999 be received.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
CO99-063-335 - Council and Committee Meeting Schedule
#766. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT Option 3 to adjust the meetings to a Tuesday/Wednesday venue for
the 2000 Council and Committee schedule be approved as follows:
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General Committee Meetings 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Council Meetings 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Public Planning Meetings 4th Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
CARRIED
PW99 -076-336 - Proposed Amendment to Miller Waste Systems
Certificate of Approval For the Existing Composting Facility
Located at Bloomington Road and Leslie Street
Mayor Jones, having previously declared an interest in this Report, relinquished the
Chair to Deputy Mayor West during the consideration of this matter and left the Council
Chambers.
#767. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Ministry of the Environment be notified that the Town of Aurora
has no objections in principle to the proposed amendment to Miller Waste
Systems Certificate of Approval #A230506 for the operation of a
composting facility south of Bloomington Road at Leslie Street subject to
the following:
a) The Ministry undertake all reasonable efforts to ensure that proven
odour control techniques are utilized to minimize any adverse
impact on local residents;
b) The Ministry ensure all reasonable efforts are undertaken to ensure
appropriate pest control is undertaken on this site; and
THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Town of Richmond Hill
for their information.
CARRIED
Upon conclusion of this matter, Mayor Jones resumed the Chair.
TR99-037-337 - 2000 Budget Process
#768. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the recommended 2000 Budget Process as outlined in Appendix
“A”be approved.
THAT staff be directed to provide Council with a first draft budget
maintaining existing service levels and including committed costs.
CARRIED
PL99-108-338 - Proposed Official Plan Amendment
Part of Lots 84 and 85, Concession 1 EYS,
Bayview Wellington North Secondary Plan Area
Files D09-07-95
#769. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor West
THAT Council give first and second reading to Official Plan Amendment
No. 28 for the Bayview Wellington North Community changing the
designation on the lands from “Prestige Industrial”, “General Industrial”
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and “Major Open Space Specific” to “Urban Residential Special”,
“Institutional”, and “Parks and Open Space” to permit a residential
community with a maximum of 755 residential dwelling units.
THAT upon Council’s authorization of the Town’s execution of the tri-party
agreement dealing with the provision of municipal services to the lands at
highway # 404, third reading be given at the next available meeting.
CARRIED
PW99-078-339 - Wellington Street East - Kill strip paving
#770. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the detailed design and tendering for the reconstruction of
Wellington Street East as described within Report PW99-075 proceed
with:
• Coloured and impressed concrete kill strip boulevard paving on the
section from John West Way to Bayview Avenue; and
• Grass kill strip boulevard paving on the section from Bayview
Avenue to Leslie Street.
THAT the matter of kill strip boulevard paving for the section of Wellington
Street East from Bayview Avenue to Leslie Street be reconsidered at a
later date in conjunction with the installation of sidewalks and bicycle
paths along this section of road; and
THAT the provisions of a costs sharing agreement between the Town and
Magna International be finalized addressing the capital and maintenance
obligations and presented to Council for approval
CARRIED
Councillor Morris, having previously declared an interest in this Report, did not take part
in the vote called for in this regard.
PW99 -073-340 - Wellington Street Reconstruction - Front Ending
Agreement to Accelerate Installation of Water Works
#771. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the attached agreement
with the Regional Municipality of York and the "Owners" of lands in the
Wellington Street East corridor for the provision of front end financing to
provide for the extension of a water service to the Highway 404
employment lands in conjunction with the construction of Wellington Street
East from Industrial Parkway to Leslie Street; and
THAT upon execution of the Agreement, Council allocate the servicing
capacity necessary to provide water and sanitary sewers to 1000 new
dwelling units pursuant to the terms of the Agreement.
CARRIED
Councillor Morris, having previously declared an interest in this Report, did not take part
in the vote called for in this regard.
CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Evelina MacEachern, Resident re: Letter to the Minister of
of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation
#772. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
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THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Ontario
Heritage Foundation - 'HighTor' Committee; and
THAT Mrs. MacEachern be requested to provide a copy of the original
letter from the Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation for the
Committee's information.
CARRIED
D. Rundle, Resident re: Garbage Limits and Recycling
#773. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the correspondence be received and staff be requested to prepare
a report for the next Council Meeting detailing the communications plan
that will be implemented to advise residents regarding recycling, 3 bag
limit garbage, white goods and construction material.
CARRIED
CONSIDERATION OF OTHER BUSINESS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN
GIVEN AT A PREVIOUS MEETING
Dumping in Landfill Operations – Dical Investments Limited
#774. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT Council reconsider the Motion passed on October 27, 1999 related
to Bloomington Road Fill in order that I can have an opportunity to
supplement and further elaborate on the report that was presented by
Staff.
DEFEATED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Memorandum from Councillor Hogg, Chair of Leisure Services
Advisory Committee re: Leisure Services Advisory Committee
Meeting Report No. LSAC99-10, November 11, 1999
Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting; and
Extract from Council Meeting Held on November 10, 1999 re:
Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting Report No. LSAC99-09
October 14, 1999 Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting; and
#775. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the minutes of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee meeting of
November 11, 1999 be received as information; and
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee approve and recommend
Council endorse the changes being proposed by the Aurora Community
Arboretum Program (ACAP).
THAT Council consideration to the new amended recommendations made
by the Committee respecting the Aurora Community Tennis Club Use
Agreement as follows:
i) approval for the additional time as requested, leaving available
15 hours a week for public use (to be determined by the
Department of Leisure Services) for the next year; and
ii) that staff monitor the use, with the time allocations to be
reviewed if deemed necessary by Town staff; and
iii) The Aurora Community Tennis Club MUST run a Tennis Camp
in the month of July and August for young school aged children.
Costs are to be kept reasonable to help promote and attract
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more children and be consistent with Town of Aurora’s Policy for
Summer Camps; and
iv) The Aurora Community Tennis Club will submit to the Director of
Leisure Services by no later than March 15, 2000 a schedule of
use.
CARRIED
Extract from Council Meeting Held on November 10, 1999
re: CO99-055-314- By-law to Regulate and License Cats
#776. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT a By-law to regulate and license cats not be approved.
DEFEATED
#777. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT a By-law to regulate cats be endorsed and Council introduce a free
lifetime licence for cats that are microchiped, and a regular annual fee of
$10.00 for a conventional license.
On a recorded vote, the resolution was CARRIED.
YEAS: 6 NAY: 3
VOTING YEA: Councillors Griffith, Hartwell, Healy, Hinder, Morris and Mayor
Jones.
VOTING NAY: Councillors Hogg, McKenzie and West.
BY-LAWS
#778. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for First Reading:
4124-99.T Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92 as amended, with
respect to Yonge Street.
4125-99.L Being a By-law to authorize the
conveyance of land being Block A,
Plan M-80 to the adjoining owners
on Ransom Court.
4128-99.T Being a By-law to prescribe
maximum rates of speed on
certain streets in the Town of Aurora.
4131-99.D Being a By-law adopt Official Plan
Amendment No. 28 (Bayview Wellington
North Secondary Plan).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
#779. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
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THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for Second Reading:
4124-99.T Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92 as amended, with
respect to Yonge Street.
4125-99.L Being a By-law to authorize the
conveyance of land being Block A,
Plan M-80 to the adjoining owners
on Ransom Court.
4128-99.T Being a By-law to prescribe
maximum rates of speed on
certain streets in the Town of Aurora.
4131-99.D Being a By-law adopt Official Plan
Amendment No. 28 (Bayview Wellington
North Secondary Plan).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
#780. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
by-laws for Third Reading:
4117-99.T Being a By-law to prescribe
maximum rates of speed on
Temperance Street in the
Town of Aurora.
4120-99.T Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92 as amended, with
respect to Temperance Street.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
by-law for Third Reading:
4105-99.D Being a By-law to amend Sign
By-law No. 3400-92, as amended,
with respect to portable Signs.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
NOTICE OF MOTION
Councillor West gave a Notice of Motion requesting Staff to examine the process and
feasibility of expanding Aurora present boundary through the Boundary Adjustment Act.
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IN CAMERA
Property Matter
#781. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT this Council proceed In Camera to address property matter.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#782. Moved by Councillor West
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, MUNICIPAL CLERK