MINUTES - Council - 20000627
TOWN OF AURORA
PUBLIC PLANNING/
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 19-00
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, June 27, 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, Administrative
Coordinator/Deputy Clerk, Solicitor and
Council/Committee Secretary.
Following Open Forum at 7:00 p.m., the Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:25
p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Morris declared an interest in items 4 and 5 (section 1) 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.
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as presented.
CARRIED
III PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING - PLANNING APPLICATION
Mayor Jones advised that this meeting had been called as a Public Meeting with
respect to proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for John Pearson & Mary
O'Reilly, 16-18 Mosley Street, 36 Victoria Street, application number D14-11-00.
The Public Meeting procedures and the opportunities available for persons to ask
questions related to the item tabled for consideration were explained. Mayor
Jones advised that any person who wished further notice of the passage of the
proposed By-law under consideration could sign the information forms available.
In addition, Mayor Jones advised that any concerns with the proposal must be
expressed during the public meeting or in writing prior to the adoption by Council
of any amendment in order to protect the right to appeal to either the Region of
York or the Ontario Municipal Board. Names and addresses of speakers are
required as a part of the record of the proceedings.
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The Mayor Jones confirmed that the required Notice of Meeting for the application
was given and that the necessary signs were posted on the property in
accordance with the rules of procedure under the Planning Act.
1. PL00-073 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application
John Pearson & Mary O’Reilly
16-18 Mosley Street, 36 Victoria Street
D14-11-00
Planning Staff
Sue Seibert, Director of Planning, provided a brief overview of the subject
proposal including the location and applicable Official Plan and Zoning By-law
designations. The Director provided a brief background of the application
indicating the applicant now proposes to continue the rezoning affecting the
subject lands to allow for the use of the Mosley Street property for a drugless
practitioner’s office (within the former church), two residential apartments
(second floor of the church), and the existing house (former rectory), along with
associated parking as well as the use of the rear of the Victoria Street property
for parking associated with the uses proposed for the Mosley Street lands. The
house is to remain as a single detached residence. The Director indicated that in
principle, staff had no objection to the subject application. Accordingly, it is
recommended that the matter be approved subject to the successful processing
of a site plan application to address matters that include fire access, vegetation
preservation, and grading.
Public Comments
No members of the public appeared before Council concerning the application.
Applicant/Agent
A consultant spoke on behalf of the applicant and advised that he concurred with
the Planning Staff report and was available to answer any questions.
The public portion of the meeting closed at 7:40 p.m. and Council’s deliberations
began.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Council approve and receive the recommendations to enactment an
implementing by-law subject to the successful processing of a site plan
application addressing matters that include fire access, vegetation
preservation, and grading
CARRIED
IV ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 18-00, Tuesday, June, 13, 2000
Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Number 18-00 be adopted as printed and
circulated.
CARRIED
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V PRESENTATIONS
Students of Highview Public School, re: Request for
Proclamation, "Aurora Walk to School Day", Wednesday
September 27, 2000
Chris Alexander, By-law Co-ordinator for the Town of Aurora, gave a brief
overview of the "Aurora Walk to School Day" program and it's success at
Highview Public School. As a result, rewards for participation were give to Hope
Fletcher and Josh Olson who became "Mayor for the Day". Mayor Jones
thanked the students for their contribution.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT September 27th be proclaimed "Aurora Walk to School Day"
CARRIED
Brian Marshall, President of the Aurora Optimist Club
re: Presentation of a Cheque for the Installation of
Beach Volleyball Courts at Lambert Willson Park
Mr. Marshall presented Council with a $12,000 cheque for the installation of the
permanent beach volleyball courts located at the Aurora Leisure Complex,
Lambert Wilson Park and thanked staff for their efforts.
VI DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 7, 8 (1), 8 (2), 11 and 13 of the Agenda and were identified for discussion.
VII ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
1. PL00-063 - Draft Plan of Condominium
Fernbrook Homes (Stonebridge) Limited
Block 1, R.P. 65M-3285 and Part of Blocks 34 and 36, R.P. 65M-3123
Crossing Bridge Place & Stonecliffe Crescent
(South of Vandorf Sideroad and West of Bayview Avenue)
File Number D07-01-00-A
THAT the proposed plan of condominium D07-01-00-A be draft approved
by the Town of Aurora subject to the conditions on APPENDIX 1 being met
prior to final approval.
2. PL00-070 - Site Plan Application
Donald Sackfield
Lot 15, Registered Plan 535
21 Industry Street
File Number D11-11-00
THAT Report PL00-070 be received as information; and
THAT, subject to a satisfactory review by the Site Plan Committee, the
Director of Planning be authorised to execute a site plan agreement
between Donald Sackfield and the Town of Aurora respecting the
construction of an industrial building.
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3. PL00-074 - Site Plan Amendment Application
420643 Ontario Limited (Senator Homes)
Part of Lot 81, Concession 1 WYS
D11-20-97
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 420643 Ontario Limited and the Town of Aurora to
permit a variety of changes to the previously approved plans and
agreement, as identified within the staff report.
4. PL00-075 - Site Plan Amendment Application
Tesma International Inc. (Magna)
Part of Lot 77, Concession 1
245 Edward Street
D11-04-97
THAT Report PL00-075 be received as information; and
THAT, subject to a satisfactory review by the Site Plan Committee, the
Director of Planning be authorised to execute a site plan amendment
agreement between Tesma International Inc. and the Town of Aurora
respecting the construction of an industrial building expansion.
5. LS00-026 - Property Use Agreements/Indemnity Agreement
1. THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a property use
agreement between the Town of Aurora and 1207309 Ontario Inc.
(Magna).
2. THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a property use
agreement between The Town of Aurora, The Aurora Youth Soccer Club
Inc. and The Incorporated Synod of The Diocese of Toronto.
3. THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement to
indemnify Mr. and Mrs. Cousins.
6. CS00-030 - Exhaustion of the 905 Area Code
THAT Public Notice No. CRTC 2000-67, concerning the exhaustion of the
905 area code, be received as information.
9. CC00-02 - May 1, 2000/ June 19, 2000, Communications
Committee Meeting
THAT the Committee Record of the Communications Committee Meeting
held on May 1, 2000/June 19, 2000 be received as information.
THAT the Communications Committee endorses the proposed printing
and distribution of a combined Leisure Guide and Town
Handbook/Residents Guide.
THAT the Communications Committee receives as information the memo
from the Web Site Committee and suggests an annual survey of the Web
Site.
THAT the Communications Committee receive the update of the
Communications Plan as information.
THAT the Communications Committee supports the Communications Plan
schedule and its timeline.
THAT the Communications Committee members be prepared to discuss
Administrative Procedure # 53 at the next meeting in order to provide
feedback to the CAO in order to enhance the operating procedure.
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THAT Staff incorporate the Communications Committees
recommendations for inclusion into the Communications Plan and report
back at the next meeting with a revised Draft Communications Plan.
THAT the Committees suggestions be referred to Staff for review and
inclusion where possible in Administrative Procedure # 53 and report back
to the Committee.
10. TSAB00-004 - Traffic Safety Advisory Board
Meeting – June 6, 2000
THAT the Committee Record of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting
held on June 6, 2000 be received as information, and
THAT the following recommendations of the Board be adopted:
a. THAT the Director of Planning be requested to investigate and
provide a report on the question of when operation of a business in a
private home becomes unacceptable to the neighbours or when does
a business have a negative impact on the community.
b. THAT the recommendation to paint the centreline along Timpson
Drive from Wellington Street to Windham Trail be accepted; and
That increased surveillance for speeding enforcement be requested
from the York Regional Police.
12. Memorandum from Mayor Tim Jones, re: Young Offenders Act
WHEREAS, there have been numerous, senseless acts of violence
committed against Canadians by “young offenders”, as evidenced by the
recent attacks against Clayton McGloan of Calgary, Jonathan Wamback
of Newmarket and Dmitri Baranowski of Toronto;
AND WHEREAS, the Young Offenders Act fails to deter youths from
committing violent acts and further, prevents the imposition of just
sentences against young offenders who are convicted of committing serious
violent crimes;
AND WHEREAS, the Council of the Town of Aurora considers it appropriate
to directly petition the Federal Government to make amendments to the
Young Offenders Act so that it becomes a serious deterrent to young
offenders;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Town of Aurora resolves as follows:
1. THAT the Federal Government, through the offices of the Prime
Minister and Minister of Justice, be requested to enact immediate
and appropriate amendments to the Young Offenders Act to make it
an effective and serious deterrent to young offenders by such
possible means as treating violent young offenders as adults,
strengthening and increasing penalties to include imprisonment,
publishing the names of convicted violent offenders and requiring
proper restitution for the victims and/or their families; and,
2. THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the parents of
Jonathan Wamback.
CARRIED
Councillor Morris declared an interest in items 4 and 5(1) (Magna) 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.
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VIII DELEGATIONS
Petra Wiedemann, President of the Graystones Restaurant
re: Proposed No Smoking By-law
Ms Wiedemann shared her concerns regarding the no smoking by-law and
requested that amendments be made to it and that the public and Council should
work together to effectively balance the health of the patrons and needs and
survival of the small businesses in town.
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the comments of the delegate be received.
CARRIED
Leah Klein, Aurora Bingo Centre re: Proposed No Smoking By-law
Ms Klein expressed her apprehension that a ban on smoking in her establishment
would reduce the number of patrons attending the bingo hall thus having an impact on
the revenue that has been generated over the years from the Bingo Hall to various
charities. Ms Klein informed Council that a smoking area has been implemented at
the Bingo Hall and is used by very few. Ms Klein urged Council to reconsider the
Regions recommendations.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the comments of the delegate be received.
CARRIED
Tely Spasopoulos, Trio Restaurant re: Proposed No Smoking By-law
Mr. Spasopoulos informed Council that he has a no smoking area in his restaurant,
has monitored it and feels there is no need to enlarge it. Mr. Spasopoulos requested
that Council allow the business owners to make the decisions as to whether their
establishments should be smoking or non smoking. Mr. Spasopoulos urged Council
not to approve the Regions By-law.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the comments of the delegate be received.
CARRIED
Lee Rombos, Purple Pig Restaurant re: Proposed No Smoking By-law
Mr. Rombos expressed the need that a personal element be brought into the issue
in order to make a proper decision. Mr. Rombos expressed the need for more time
in order for the Region to gather further information, otherwise business will be
hindered.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate be received.
CARRIED
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IX CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
7. PW00-31- Storm Water Management - Trinity Anglican Church
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Town extend the sewer pipe from the existing manhole to the
new manhole at a cost of $6,800 to the Town
CARRIED
8. General Committee Meeting Report No. 11-00
Tuesday, June 20, 2000
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM THE
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 11-00, TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2000
ITEM 1 - SRC00-03 - JUNE 5, 2000 AD HOC SMOKING REVIEW COMMITTEE
MEETING
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the timeline proposal of the model by-law as presented be adopted
subject to a further amendment to the timeline to extend the implementation
date for Class A and Class B public places to June 1, 2004
On a recorded vote, the motion was CARRIED.
YEAS: 6 NAYS: 3
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Hartwell, Griffith, Hinder, Morris, West and Mayor
Jones.
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Healy, Hogg and McKenzie.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Town of Aurora inform the Region of York that the Town intends
to enact its own By-law
On a recorded vote, the motion was CARRIED.
YEAS: 7 NAYS: 2
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Hartwell, Griffith, Hinder, Healy, McKenzie, West
and Mayor Jones.
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Hogg and Morris.
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT if it was determined that the Region has the authority to go forward
with their recommendations that the Town put forward the following
recommendation to a flexibility of the 25% component of the smoking area
DEFEATED
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CONSIDERATION OF ITEM REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM THE
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 11-00, TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2000
ITEM 2 - PRESENTATION BY JIM MCALPINE, CHAIR OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY
COMMITTEE ON COUNCIL REMUNERATION RE: REMUNERATION &
COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF COUNCIL; AND CONSIDERATION OF:
REPORT CACCR00-01 - REMUNERATION & COMPENSATION FOR
MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
1. Office of the Mayor
THAT the compensation for the Office of Mayor be revised to reflect the
following adjustments to the remuneration and benefits effective December
1, 2000:
1.1) That the annual salary be increased to $37,928;
1.2) That the Mayor’s vehicle allowance be increased to $600 per month
(taxable benefit);
1.3) That a benefit plan including medical, dental, and life insurance, be
provided as part of the overall compensation package;
1.4) And that the Town’s by-law be expanded to permit the participation
of the Mayor in the OMERS pension plan.
2 Members of Council
THAT the compensation for the Office of Councillor be revised to reflect the
following adjustments to the remuneration and benefits effective December
1, 2000:
2.1) That the annual salary be increased to $15,952;
2.2) That the existing vehicle mileage allowance of $1,000 per annum be
maintained (taxable benefit);
2.3) And that a benefit plan including medical, dental, and life insurance
be offered on an optional basis at the Councillor’s expense as part of
the overall compensation package;
3 “Gross Up” Provision
3.1) That the implementing by-law provide for an automatic gross up
provision of the compensation paid to the Mayor and Members of
Council such that the net compensation provided shall be equal to
the amount currently provided in the event that the one-third tax free
portion is removed from the Municipal Act.
4. Future Adjustments
4.1) That effective Jan. 1, 2002 and Jan. 1, 2003 the salary paid to the
Office of Mayor and Councillors shall be adjusted to reflect the
overall salary adjustment that is granted to the non union group by
Council;
4.2) That a similar advisory committee be formed prior to the end of the
term of the next Council in order to review the compensation for
future Councillors.
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5. Expenses as Elected Officials
5.1) That commencing 2001 an expense allowance of $3,000 per annum
be provided for the Mayor in order to attend special functions on
behalf of the Town;
5.2) That commencing 2001 an expense allowance of $400 per annum
per Councillor be provided in order to attend special functions on
behalf of the Town.
5.3) That prior to the implementation of the foregoing, a policy be
developed and approved by Council establishing parameters for the
utilization of the expense funds.
6. Other Recommendations on Concepts Outside of the Mandate
6.1) That Council consider engaging the services of a consultant to
develop a job description for Members of Council which would
identify their roles and responsibilities.
6.2) That Council review the current size of Council and consider
reducing the number of members prior to the next election in 2003.
THAT a full disclosure of Council compensation occur as part of the
statutory financial reporting summary.
On a recorded vote, the motion was CARRIED.
YEAS: 8 NAYS: 1
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Hartwell, Healy, Hogg, McKenzie, Griffith, Hinder,
West and Mayor Jones.
VOTING NAYS: Councillor Morris.
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the balance of the Report of the General Committee Meeting No.
11-00 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted.
CARRIED
11. LSAC-06 - June 8, 2000, Leisure Services Advisory
Committee Meeting
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the Committee Record of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee
Meeting held on June 8, 2000 be received as information; and
THAT the list of Town owned facilities be received as information and that
staff report back to the Committee with a pro-rated review of facilities in
chart form; and
THAT the Committee direct staff to research further into the appropriate
size and configuration of multiple Sand Volleyball Courts and that the
Optimists be approached regarding sponsorship for appropriate funding to
build a minimum of two (2) Sand Volleyball Courts; and
THAT Millennium Committee Recommendations, May 29, 2000 meeting
be referred back to the Millennium Committee to provide more information
and detail; and
THAT the Committee have the opportunity to review the Volunteer Award
process for the Civic Appreciation Awards.
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CARRIED
13. Memorandum from Councillor Morris re:
Endorsement of Resolution on Horse Riding Establishments
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hinder
WHEREAS on September 21st, 1999, Council passed By-law 99-151-RE to
regulate horse-riding establishments in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville
and provide for safety measures for persons while riding at those
establishments;
AND WHEREAS representatives from the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville,
the Town of Aurora, the office of Frank Klees, MPP for Oak Ridges, the
office of Al Palladini, MPP Vaughan-King-Aurora, the office of Julie Munro,
MPP York North, the office of John O’Toole, MPP For Durham and
Parliamentary Assistant to the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial
Relations and staff from the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial
Relations met on March 2nd, 2000 to discuss means whereby all horse
riding establishments could be regulated;
AND WHEREAS the following areas were identified for further research by
the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations:
1. The Municipal Act could be revised to provide municipalities with the
ability to regulate horse-riding establishments without the fear of
legal challenges. This option still leaves the decision whether or not
to regulate the horse industries to the various municipalities and as
such would not provide consistency across the Province.
2. The Province could pass legislation requiring that horse-riding
establishments be regulated. One Act considered for review was
theAmusement Devices Act. Two areas of concern with this
suggestion were the length of time required to amend legislation and
the means whereby the legislation would be enforced.
3. A suggestion was made to make the horse industry self-regulating.
A regulatory body would have to be established which would need to
be funded by the industry members. This suggestion would also
involve a lengthy process to establish a regulatory body and would
involve costly administration.
4. The municipal representatives suggested that the Province pass
legislation making insurance for the horse industry mandatory. It
was suggested that such a requirement would result in the
mandatory use of helmets and proper footwear and or breakaway
stirrups. The insurance industry would become the equivalent of a
regulatory body;
AND WHEREAS the representatives at the March 2nd, 2000 meeting were
advised that the matter would be researched by staff from the Ministry of
Consumer and Commercial Relations and the matter would be reported to
Caucus by the end of March 2000 with a response to the Town of
Whitchurch-Stouffville and the Town of Aurora shortly thereafter;
AND WHEREAS no response has been forthcoming from the Ministry of
Consumer and Commercial Relations;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council requests that the
Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations report back to the Town of
Whitchurch-Stouffville and the Town of Aurora as to the Province’s position
regarding the mandatory regulation of horse establishments throughout the
Province of Ontario by the end of September 2000 and that serious
consideration be given to mandatory insurance for horse riding
establishments.
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CARRIED
X. OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Councillor West requested that staff discuss with the Anglican Church the
possibility of sharing the parking for the downtown core.
Councillor Hartwell inquired as to whether the citizens of the Traffic Safety
Advisory Board were aware that the July's meeting is cancelled.
Councillor Hinder inquired as to an appropriate time to discuss the mandates in
term of reference for the number of Standing Committees and Boards for
clarification of some of the rules, to avoid any delay in the time from when the
advertisement goes out to the public and when citizens are able to be brought on
board. Councillor Hinder suggested that the discussion take place at a September
General Committee Meeting.
XI READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4193-00.D Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
2213-78 (Baldwin Feed Mill).
4194-00.D Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
2213-78 (Rankel).
4195-00.F Being a By-law to amend By-law
4186-00.F
4196-00.H Being a By-law to repeal a certain
the Town of Aurora
4197-00.H Being a By-law to appoint an Acting
Deputy Chief for the Town of Aurora
(Kevin Izzard)
4191-00.D Being a By-law to amend
By-law No. 2213-78
(Bayview Wellington North)
CARRIED
XII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor West
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK