MINUTES - Council - 20000125
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 02-00
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, January 25, 2000
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith,
Hartwell, Healy, Hinder, Hogg, McKenzie and
West.
Councillor Morris was absent due to bereavement.
STAFF MEMBERS Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Planning,
Director of Building Administration, Director of
Leisure Services, Director of Public Works, Fire
Chief, Treasurer, and Council/Committee
Secretary.
Following Open Forum the Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Mayor Jones declared an interest in items #2 and #9, the correspondence
from Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt and Report No. PL00-009 regarding Ontario
Municipal Board Hearing for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law
Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications by Wycliffe Diamond
Homestead. Mayor Jones’ declaration was by virtue of his employment with
Timberlane Tennis and Country Club, which is located adjacent to the subject
property. 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.
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein with
the following additions:
• Memorandum from the Chief Administrative Officer re: Request to
Rescind Interim Fire Chief Appointment Resolution.
• Correspondence from David Tomlinson and Harry Lumsden re:
Consultant's Proposed Buffer Zones for the East Aurora Wetland
Proposal.
• Memorandum from Mayor Jones re: Regional Planning 2000
Workplan.
CARRIED
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III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 01-00, Tuesday, January 11, 2000
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Number 01-00 be adopted as printed
and circulated.
CARRIED
IV PRESENTATIONS
Councillor West re: Presentation of Plaque to the Town of Aurora
on behalf of the Salvation Army
Councillor West presented a Certificate of Appreciation from the Salvation
Army to the Town of Aurora for the Town's continuous dedication and support
to the Salvation Army.
V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 2, 4, 9 and 12 were identified for discussion.
VI ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the following recommendations respecting the matters listed as
“Items not Requiring Separate Discussion” be adopted as submitted to
Council and Staff be authorized to take all necessary action required to
give effect to same:
3. Memorandum from Lonny Knox, Solicitor re: Request for
Release of Easement over Part of Lot 77, Con. 1, W.Y.S.
being Part 1 on Plan 65R-5370, Municipally known as
145 Murray Drive
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the required
documents to release the easement in favour of the Town of Aurora
over Part 1 on Plan 65R-5370.
5. General Committee Meeting Report No. 01-00
Tuesday, January 18, 2000
THAT the Report of the General Committee Meeting No. 01-00 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted.
6. TR00-003 - 2000 Interim Tax Levy
THAT The Town of Aurora Council authorize an interim levy to be
imposed and levied on the whole assessment for real property,
according to the last revised assessment roll in every property class at
the rates listed in Appendix "A" of this report, and
THAT By-law number 4147-00.F be approved and given 3 readings.
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7. PL00-005 - Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendment
Applications, Amourin Investments Limited &
J-G Cordone Investments Limited
Lots 123, 124, 125, 127 and Part of 122, Plan 246
15277, 15283, & 15291 Yonge Street and
10, 12 & 14 Centre Street, D09-03-97, D14-16-97
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Official
Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications D09-03-97 and D14-
16-97, scheduled for the February 23, 2000 Public Planning Meeting.
8. PL00-008 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Petro Canada, Part of Lot 152, Plan 246 and
Part 1, Reference Plans 65R-18410 and 65R-19055
50 Industrial Parkway South (CNR), D14-22-99
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Zoning
By-law Amendment application D14-22-99 regarding the rezoning of
Part of Lot 152, Plan 246, and Part 1, Reference Plans 65R-18410 and
65R-19055, being 50 Industrial Parkway South scheduled for the
February 23, 2000 Public Planning meeting.
10. PL00-010 - Regional Municipality of York
Population and Employment Forecasts
THAT Council receive as information Report PL00-010 providing an
outline of the Population and Employment Forecasts prepared by the
Regional Municipality of York as a basis for an amendment to the
Regional Official Plan that would extend its duration to the year 2026.
THAT the Region of York be requested to include Fiscal Impact
Analysis of growth that extends to both levels of municipal government
as part of its Official Plan population analysis to ensure that new
growth does not create an adverse financial impact on existing
residents.
11. Appointments to Citizens Advisory Committee
THAT the following persons be appointed to the Citizens Advisory
Committee:
Dennis Hopps, Lisa Knappet, Jim McAlpine, Victor Priestly and Peter
Storms.
CARRIED
VII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1. Memorandum from Councillor West, Chair of Amalgamation
Committee re: Document Entitled Reforming the 905
Municipalities and the Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB) -
Maintaining the Momentum
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Document be referred to the Amalgamation Committee for
comment; and
THAT Councillor West be permitted to contact the Mayors of
Newmarket and Georgina by letter to express the sentiments as
contained in the memorandum on behalf of Council.
CARRIED
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Mayor Jones, having previously declared an interest in the correspondence from
Osler, Hoskin & Harcout and in Report No. PL00-009, relinquished the Chair to
Deputy Mayor West during the consideration of this matter and left the Council
Chambers.
2. Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt re: Notice of Ontario Municipal
Board Appeal Hearing, March 13, 2999 by Wycliffe Design
and Construction Limited
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the correspondence be received and referred for consideration
with Report No. PL00-009.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT Report PL00-009 be brought forward for consideration.
CARRIED
Councillor West relinquished the Chair to Councillor Healy during the consideration
of this matter.
9. PL00-009 - Ontario Municipal Board Hearing
Official Plan Amendment, Rezoning and
Draft Plan of Subdivision
Wycliffe Diamond Homestead
Part of Lots 74 and 75, Concession 1 E.Y.S.
227 Vandorf Sideroad, D09-04-99, D14-05-99, D12-99002A; and
Correspondence from Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT staff be authorized to attend at the Ontario Municipal Board
Hearing and/or any prehearing, scheduled for March 13 to 24 2000
inclusive;
THAT outside legal counsel be retained to present the Town’s case at
this Hearing;
THAT the consulting team for the Yonge Street South Secondary Plan
and Master Servicing Study be retained to support the Town’s case at
this Hearing;
THAT such Town of Aurora staff and outside expertise as required as
expert witnesses for the Ontario Municipal Board hearing be
authorized to attend; and
THAT Council reaffirm their support of the policies of OPA No. 17 for a
maximum density of 2 units per acre across the environmentally
constrained and unconstrained portions of the land.
On a recorded vote, the resolution was CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
YEAS: 7 NAY: 0
VOTING YEA: Councillors Griffith, Hartwell, Healy, Hinder, Hogg,
McKenzie and West.
Upon conclusion of this matter, Mayor Jones resumed the Chair.
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4. LACAC00-01 - January 10, 2000 Local Architectural
Conservation Advisory Committee Meeting
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the Committee Record of the L.A.C.A.C. Meeting held on
January 10, 2000, be received as information;
THAT Council be requested to provide clarification on the concerns
raised by L.A.C.A.C., as outlined in Council Report No. 01-00,
respecting the temporary repairs done to Victoria Hall;
THAT Council establish a policy to enable L.A.C.A.C. to become
involved in any repairs to buildings that are architecturally and/or
historically designated and owned by the Town; and
THAT Council be advised that L.A.C.A.C. supports the idea of
reconstructing the farm windmill as part of the Millennium Project
(Millennium Gardens) given that the historical significance of the
structure would serve as a reminder of the agricultural history of the
area.
CARRIED
12. Town of Aurora 1999 Annual Report
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the Town of Aurora 1999 Annual Report be received as
information; and
THAT the implementation measures listed under Goal B in the Annual
Report be amended to reflect the Business Development Committee
Evening to recognize businesses that have operated for more than 25
years in Aurora.
CARRIED
VIII OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Memorandum from Chief Administrative Officer re: Request
to Rescind Interim Fire Chief Appointment Resolution
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor West
THAT Resolution #722 that was passed on October 27, 1999
appointing Paul Cassidy as Interim Fire Chief be and is hereby
rescinded.
CARRIED
Correspondence from David Tomlinson and Harry Lumsden re:
Consultant's Proposed Buffer Zones for the East Aurora Wetland
Proposal
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the letter from Messrs. Tomlinson and Lumsden be received and
referred to the Director of Planning for a further report addressing the
following issues:
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Firstly, the Town’s ability to obtain more land in conjunction with the
options that have been presented;
And secondly, to advise Council on the appropriate strategy for the
acquisition of land including the lands located on the east side of the
subject wetlands, utilizing any measures that may be available to the
Town through the Planning Act, and other resources.
CARRIED
Memorandum from Mayor Jones re: Regional Planning 2000 Workplan
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Town of Aurora objects to the Region taking the lead in
preparing a Growth Management Study to further extend boundaries a
year ahead of what should be a local decision to move forward with a
study of this kind.
CARRIED
Councillor West questioned the Region of York's recent salary adjustments.
Councillor Hogg asked that Aurora Hydro be requested to discontinue the
inclusion of return envelopes in the hydro bills to pre-authorized payment
customers.
IX READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the following listed By-laws be given 1st, 2nd & 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4147-00.F Being a By-law to levy an interim tax rate
for the year 2000.
4148-00.H Being a By-law to appoint a Deputy Fire Chief
for the Town of Aurora (Dale Thompson).
CARRIED
THAT the following listed By-laws be given 3rd reading, and enacted:
4107-99.E Being a By-law to amend
Refuse Collection and Disposal
By-laws Numbered 3261-91 and 3643-95.E.
4111-99.T Being a By-law to restrict turning movements
on Yonge Street within the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
X ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Griffith
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, MUNICIPAL CLERK