MINUTES - Council - 20000509
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 15-00
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, May 9, 2000
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
Leisure Services, Director of Public Works,
Treasurer, Solicitor and Council/Committee
Secretary.
Following Open Forum, the Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:50 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Mayor Jones declared an interest in Item 4 - Report No. PL00-052 by virtue of
his residence and place of employment in the vicinity of the subject area 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.
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as presented with the
following additions:
• Delegation Requests from Regional Councillor Joyce Frustaglio,
Dr. K. Helena Jaczek, and Bruce Davis re: Item 6 - SRC00-02 - Ad
Hoc Smoking Review Committee Meeting Report, April 10, 2000
• Delegation Requests from Darren Poncelet, Evelina MacEachern,
Walter Mestrinaro, Bryan Moir and Ratepayers of Aurora Yonge
South re: Item 2 - OHF00-01 - January 10 and April 20, 2000 -
Ontario Heritage Foundation/“HighTor” Committee Meetings
• Delegation Request from Ratepayers of Aurora Yonge South re:
Item 4 - PL00-052 - Yonge Street South Urban Expansion Area
Master Servicing Study and Secondary Plan, D09-03-99
• Memorandum from Mayor Jones re: Cable Coverage and Open
Forum for Council Meetings.
CARRIED
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III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 13-00, Tuesday, April 25, 2000
Special Council – Public Planning Meeting No. 14-00, Wednesday,
April 26, 2000
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 13-00 and 14-00 be adopted
as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
IV DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 10 were identified for discussion.
V 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. PL00-047 - Proposed Site Plan Amendment Agreement
and Third Reading of the Zoning By-law
Yorkwood Homes Wellington Inc.
Block 16, Plan 65M-3039
D11-07-98 & D14-17-99
THAT, subject to the submission of all fees and securities, Council
authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Site Plan Amendment
Agreement between Yorkwood Homes Wellington Inc. and the Town of
Aurora for the construction of 1 semi-detached dwelling on Block 16,
Registered Plan 65M-3039; and
THAT, subject to the approval of the above noted site plan agreement,
Council give third reading at this meeting to By-law 4123-99.D to
rezone the subject lands from “Holding (H) Zone” to “Semi-Detached
and Duplex Dwelling Third Density Residential (R3-8a) Exception
Zone”.
7. TSAB00-003 - Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting –
May 2, 2000
THAT the Committee Record of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board
Meeting held on May 2, 2000 be received as information.
8. Town of Newmarket re: Amalgamation Review
Committee Recommendation
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
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9. Aurora Chamber of Commerce re: Request Permission to
Close Yonge Street on June 4, 2000 for the Annual World's
Longest Street Sale
THAT pursuant to Section 3 of By-law No. 4101-99.T, Council
authorize the temporary closure of Yonge Street between Wellington
Street and Murray Drive, on Sunday June 4, 2000 from 11:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. to accommodate the annual World’s Longest Street Sale;
THAT permission be granted for various vendors to sell goods within
the designated area during the 2000 sale;
THAT the Public Works and Fire Departments participate in the
preparation for the planned events; and,
THAT staff be directed to notify the Town’s insurer and other
prescribed departments and agencies of the event.
CARRIED
VI DELEGATIONS
Regional Councillor Joyce Frustaglio re: SRC00-02 - Ad Hoc Smoking
Review Committee Meeting Report, April 10, 2000
Regional Councillor Joyce Frustaglio, Chair of the York Region No Smoking
By-law Task Force expressed concerns with the recommendations of Report
SRC00-02. She outlined the Mission Statement, Goal and Objectives of the
York Region No Smoking By-law Task Force and also provided an update of
the timeline for the implementation of smoke free legislation in public places.
Councillor Frustaglio distributed copies of the Region's draft model By-law
and asked that comments be forwarded to Aurora representatives on the
Regional No Smoking Task Force. She requested Council to reconsider the
recommendations of the Smoking Review Committee Report and to work with
the business community in order that the matter could be moved forward.
Dr. K. Helena Jaczek, York Region Commissioner of Health Services and
Medical Officer of Health re: SRC00-02 - Ad Hoc Smoking Review
Committee Meeting Report, April 10, 2000
Dr. Jaczek indicated that the Regional Health Department supports no
smoking and expressed concerns with the recommendations of Report
SRC00-02. She provided a brief synopsis of the danger of second hand
smoke and indicated that this is one opportunity for the Town of Aurora to
make public places smoke free.
Bruce Davis, Urban Intelligence Inc. re: SRC00-02 - Ad Hoc Smoking
Review Committee Meeting Report, April 10, 2000
Bruce Davis spoke on behalf of his client, the Ontario Campaign for Action on
Tobacco regarding Report SRC00-002. He expressed concerns regarding
the lack of information in the Report on health issues due to smoking or the
effects on youths who work in smoking environment. Mr. Davis suggested
three options the Town could take, namely, to prohibit smoking in public
places; refer the matter back to the Smoking Committee for review; and defer
the matter until the Region of York come forward with their position.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT Item 10 of the General Committee Report (Item 6) be brought
forward at this point in the Agenda for discussion.
CARRIED
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6. General Committee Meeting Report No. 08-00
Tuesday, May 2, 2000
(10) SRC00-02 - Ad Hoc Smoking Review Committee Meeting Report
April 10, 2000 and Correspondence from the Region of York
re: Report No. 8 of the No-Smoking By-law Task Force
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the Region of York No-Smoking By-law Task Force's
recommendations dated April 13, 2000 be referred back to the Town of
Aurora Ad Hoc Smoking Review Committee for further review; and
THAT the Town of Aurora strongly encourage the Region of York No-
Smoking By-law Task Force to develop the components of a No
Smoking By-law that would be acceptable for implementation in all
municipalities.
On a recorded vote, the motion was CARRIED
YEAS: 6 NAYS: 3
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Hartwell, Healy, Hinder, Hogg, Morris and Mayor
Jones.
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Griffith, McKenzie and West.
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the Ad Hoc Smoking Review Committee report back to the
General Committee meeting on this matter.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the balance of the Report of the General Committee Meeting
No. 08-00 be received and the recommendations carried by the
Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
Darren Poncelet re: OHF00-01 - January 10 and April 20, 2000 -
Ontario Heritage Foundation/“HighTor” Committee Meetings
Darren Poncelet spoke on behalf of the South West Aurora Taxpayers group
of residents regarding the recommendations of Report OHF00-01. He
suggested nine proposals regarding the property and requested Council's
approval. He asked for clarification regarding the mandate of the Committee
with respect to presentation to the General Committee. Mr. Poncelet
indicated that the residents would like the Town to work with them to protect
the property.
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate be received.
CARRIED
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Evelina MacEachern re: OHF00-01 - January 10 and April 20, 2000 -
Ontario Heritage Foundation/“HighTor” Committee Meetings and
The Library Square Land Acquisition
Evelina MacEachern expressed concerns regarding Report OHF00-01. She
questioned the Terms of Reference of the Committee with respect to in
camera presentation to General Committee. Ms. MacEachern stated that the
Ontario Heritage Foundation response did not provide protection to the
residents and that common ground was not reached.
Ms. MacEachern further questioned the lack of chronology in Report ADM00-
002 relating to the Library Square, which is on the agenda, and public
information regarding land acquisition. She requested that all members of
Council should have all the information before any future decisions are made
on the project.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the comments of the delegate be received.
CARRIED
Bryan Moir re: OHF00-01 - January 10 and April 20, 2000 -
Ontario Heritage Foundation/“HighTor” Committee Meetings
Evelina MacEachern advised Council that Bryan Moir was unable to attend
the meeting.
Walter Mestrinaro re: OHF00-01 - January 10 and April 20, 2000 -
Ontario Heritage Foundation/“HighTor” Committee Meetings
Walter Mestrinaro questioned the Terms of Reference of the Ontario Heritage
Committee with respect to the Committee finalizing its position in camera and
making an in camera presentation to General Committee. He requested the
Chair of the Committee to allow the Committee to meet in camera at the next
General Committee Meeting.
Susan Walmer re: OHF00-01 - January 10 and April 20, 2000 -
Ontario Heritage Foundation/“HighTor” Committee Meetings
Susan Walmer, Chair of the Ratepayers of Aurora Yonge South expressed
concerns with the recommendations of the Ontario Heritage Foundation/"High
Tor" Report. She stated that the recommendations do not serve the best
interests of the immediate communities and the property. Ms. Walmer
requested that the doors of communication with the Ontario Heritage
Foundation should not be closed.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and Item 2 be
brought forward at this point in the agenda for discussion.
CARRIED
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2. OHF00-01 - January 10 and April 20, 2000 -
Ontario Heritage Foundation/“HighTor” Committee Meetings
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the Committee Records of the Ontario Heritage
Foundation/”High Tor” Committee Meetings held on January 10 and
April 20, 2000 be received as information;
THAT the offer put forward by the Ontario Heritage Foundation in
January of 1999 respecting the Smith lands be declined on the basis
that the Committee and the OHF are unable to establish common
ground respecting the basis for moving forward with consideration of
the proposal; and,
THAT the Ontario Heritage Foundation be requested to continue to
involve the Town and the community in their future decisions regarding
the potential disposition of the property.
On a recorded vote, the motion was CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
YEAS: 9 NAY: 0
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Griffith, Hartwell, Healy, Hinder, Hogg, McKenzie,
Morris, West and Mayor Jones.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT on the basis of the foregoing recommendation, the Ontario
Heritage Foundation/”High Tor” Committee be dissolved.
On a recorded vote, the motion was CARRIED
YEAS: 6 NAYS: 3
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Griffith, Hartwell, Hinder, Hogg, McKenzie and West
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Healy, Morris and Mayor Jones.
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the provisions of the Procedural By-law be waived, the hour of
adjournment be extended and the Agenda be completed.
CARRIED
Mayor Jones declared an interest in the delegation of Susan Walmer, and previously
in Report PL00-052. He relinquished the Chair to Deputy Mayor West and did not
take part in the vote called for in this regard.
Susan Walmer re: PL00-052 - Yonge Street South Urban Expansion Area
Master Servicing Study and Secondary Plan, D09-03-99
Susan Walmer on behalf of the Ratepayers of Aurora Yonge South advised
Council that the Association has reviewed the Preferred Options Report for
the Yonge Street Secondary Plan and has some suggested options. The
Association will continue to work with planning staff in formulating the policy.
She asked that information on the Yonge Street South Master Servicing Plan
and Secondary Plan Study be made available to the Association before the
next open house meeting so that the members could review the document
before the meeting.
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4. PL00-052 - Yonge Street South Urban Expansion Area
Master Servicing Study and Secondary Plan
D09-03-99
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT Report No. PL00-052 regarding the Preferred Options
Addendum and to schedule the statutory public planning meeting for
the Yonge Street South Urban Expansion Area Master Servicing Study
and Secondary Plan for June 28, 2000 be received for information.
CARRIED
Upon conclusion of this matter, Mayor Jones resumed the Chair.
VII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1. ADM00-002 - Land Acquisition - Library Square Properties
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Report ADM00-002 setting out the chronology and costs
associated with the acquisition of lands at the corner of Yonge and
Church Street be received.
CARRIED
5. BA00-007 - Variance to Sign By-law #3400-92
32 Wellington Street West
Rollick Beverage Company Limited
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the Report be deferred for two weeks and staff be directed to
report back on the feasibility on registering conditions on title through
an agreement or other means deem appropriate by the Solicitor; and
THAT the portable Sign By-law be permitted to remain in place
pending Council's decision on this matter.
CARRIED
10. Council Member Appointment to Aurora Hydro Holding
Corporation - Borealis Holdings Incorporated -
Board of Directors.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Councillor Healy be appointed to the Aurora Hydro Holding Corporation -
Borealis Holdings Incorporated - Board of Directors.
CARRIED
VIII OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Memorandum from Mayor Jones re: Cable Coverage and Open Forum
for Council Meetings
Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the Council Meetings be televised until the end of August 2000.
CARRIED
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Mayor Jones commended staff for their work in achieving an award for the most
creative booth in the 2000 Home Show.
Councillor Hogg congratulated the TOAST Committee for raising $400.00 at their
book & bake sale and easter basket hunt.
Councillor Hogg inquired about Council's resolution respecting nursing home
inspections and the implication on liability.
Councillor Morris gave a Notice of a Motion for the next Council meeting requesting
a policy for acquisition and disposition of lands and buildings.
IX READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the following listed By-laws be given 3rd reading, and enacted:
4123-99.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78
(G. & E. Schmidt - Amberhill Way).
CARRIED
THAT the following listed By-law be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading, and
enacted:
4177-00.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78
(Totera Meats Ltd./1268264 Ontario Ltd.)
CARRIED
X IN CAMERA
Personnel Matter
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT this Council proceed In Camera to address a personnel matter.
CARRIED
XI ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Hinder
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 11:05 p.m.
CARRIED
______________________ _________________________________
T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK
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