MINUTES - Council - 20000822
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 23-00
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, August 22, 2000
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith,
Hartwell, Healy, Hinder, Hogg (7:05 p.m.),
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, By-law Services Coordinator,
and Council/Committee Secretary.
Following Open Forum at 7:00 p.m., the Mayor called the meeting to order at
7:05 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest
Act.
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as presented with the
addition of the following delegation requests:
• David Hirsh re: Proposed Plan of Subdivision, Kennedy Street
West, 750179 Ontario Limited;
• Ralph Brunner, Representative of Leslie Street Ratepayers re:
PL00-091 - Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of
Subdivision Applications - Whitwell Developments Limited;
• Roslyn Houser, Goodman Phillips & Vineberg re: PL00-091 -
Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision
Applications - Whitwell Developments Limited;
• Eleanor M. Troup re: Relocation of the School Crossing Guard
from Murray and Glass Drives to Seaton and Murray Drives;
and
• Correspondence from Aurora Youth Soccer Club re: Beehive
Incorporated Indoor Soccer Bubble.
CARRIED
Aurora Council Minutes No. 23-00 Page 2
Tuesday, August 22, 2000
III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 21-00, Tuesday, July 18, 2000
Special Council Meeting No. 22-00, Tuesday, July 25, 2000
Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 21-00 and 22-00 be adopted
as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
IV DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 16, 21, 32, 35, 36, 37 and 38 were identified for discussion.
V ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
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:
6. LS00-031 - Request for Proposal No. L.S. 2000-18 Purchase
of Playground System
THAT Council award Request for Proposal No. L.S. No. 2000-18,
Purchase and Installation of One Playground System to Little Tikes
Commercial Play Systems (Canada) Inc. for the all inclusive net
proposal price of $36,783.99.
THAT Council authorize an additional expenditure of up to $10,000.00
for site preparation work associated with the installation of one
playground system to be undertaken by Parks Division Staff.
8. LS00-032 - Tender No. L.S. 2000-15
THAT Council reject all Tenders received associated with Tender No.
L.S.2000-15 for the reconstruction of the Town Park Bandshell and
Washroom Building.
THAT Council approve an expenditure of up to $16,000.00 in the year
2000 for the provision of site services required to facilitate future
construction of the Town Park Washroom facilities, associated park
improvements and landscape works.
THAT staff re-tender the construction of the Town Park Bandshell and
Washroom Building Project early in the year 2001, and that the
allocated funding be carried forward for this project.
9 FI00-003 - Tender Award for the Purchase of a Vehicle
Exhaust System for Station 6-1
THAT Request for Quotation No. F2000-14 "Supply and Delivery of
Vehicle Exhaust Extraction System" be awarded to Nederman Canada
Limited at their quoted price of $19,500.00 plus taxes.
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Tuesday, August 22, 2000
10. FI00-004 - Ambulance Facility Lease Agreement
THAT Council Authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the
Ambulance Facility Lease Agreement between the Town of Aurora and
the Regional Municipality of York.
11. PW00-039 - Noise Attenuation Fence Agreement -
Bayview Wellington North and the Town of Aurora
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement
with Bayview Wellington North Inc. and 194 Earl Stewart Drive
Holdings Limited for the purposes of facilitating the installation of a
noise attention fence;
THAT Bayview Wellington North Inc. be required to revisit the "Future
Industry" section of the May 17, 2000 Environmental Noise
Assessment report from Jade Acoustics and undertake further analysis
to take into consideration the potential future industrial uses in the
lands to the east of the Hydro corridor; and
THAT all attenuation measures and mitigating measures proposed for
acoustical purposes within the report referred to in Recommendation
No. 2 be approved by the Director of Public Works, the Director of
Leisure Services and the Director of Building Administration.
12. PW00-041 - Agreement Extension - Street Light Maintenance
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the attached
Agreement Extension for Street Light Maintenance between the Town
and Mead Electric Inc. for an additional one-year period.
13. PW00-042 - York Region Transit Project
THAT Council receive for information the York Region Transit Project
Interim Report, as tabled at the York Region Council of July 6, 2000;
THAT Council endorse in principle the following recommendations, as
contained in the above noted report;
1. That the governance model for the proposed delivery of both
conventional and specialized transit services in the Region of York
be a Regional department;
2. That the Region of York absorb the current net operating costs of
the area municipal transit systems, estimated to be $9.5 million,
within its 2001 operating budget, with no increase in the Regional
tax levy;
3. That all future transit operating costs be allocated on the basis of
weighted assessment, being the same basis as that applied to
other Regional services;
4. That the buses owned by the area municipalities be transferred to
the Region of York, and that the area municipalities be
compensated on the basis of 25% of the appraised value of the
buses or the applicable rate of municipal contribution after any
provincial subsidies; and that further discussions be held with the
area municipalities regarding compensation for refurbishing work
done on the buses;
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Tuesday, August 22, 2000
5. That further negotiations be held with the area municipalities
concerning other assets including bus loops, street furniture
(shelters and benches), office equipment, and development charge
and other transit services;
6. That the Region of York commit to the area municipalities that there
will be no downward adjustments to existing transit service for a
period of three years without the consent of the area municipalities;
and
7. That continued input from the area municipalities be assured
through the establishment of an annual service planning
consultation process and the establishment of a Region-wide
transit advisory committee comprised of representatives from all
area municipalities; and
THAT Corporate Report No. PW00-042 of August 22, 2000 regarding the
York Region Transit Project Interim Report of July 6, 2000 be forwarded to
York Region Council for their information.
14. PW00-044 - Approval to Execute a Preservicing Agreement –
Bayview-Wellington North Inc. (19T-88060)
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement
between the Town of Aurora and Bayview-Wellington North Inc. to
permit the servicing of lands in the Bayview-Wellington North Inc.
subdivision (19T-88060) subject to the following conditions:
(a) Issuance of the necessary Certificates of Approval from the
Ministry of Energy and Environment for all the underground
services;
(b) Receipt of proof of insurance indemnifying the Town in an
amount of $10,000.000.00;
(c) Receipt of engineering fees and securities in accordance with
standard procedures for subdivision developments;
(d) Signing of the engineering plans for the construction of the
municipal services.
15. PW00-045 - Speed Control Strategy
THAT Council establish Community Safety Zones at the following
locations:
1. McClellan Way from Henderson Drive to Bathurst Street; and
2. Stone Road;
THAT By-law No. 4212-00 be enacted to establish the subject Community
Safety Zones.
THAT Council endorse further work on a "Targeting Strategy for Speeding
in Aurora" including appropriate staff commitments as necessary.
17. TR99-017 - Treasury Department Re-Organization
THAT the proposed organizational chart as set out in Appendix “A” for
the Treasury Department reflecting an increase of one position in the
full time staff complement be approved.
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Tuesday, August 22, 2000
18. TR00-020 - June 30th 2000 Financial Review
THAT Report TR00-20 “June 30th 2000 Financial Review” be received
for information.
THAT Council approve the funding of Legal costs incurred as a result
of OMB Hearings from the Legal Reserve.
THAT Council approve the funding of Insurance costs resulting from
deductible payments from the Insurance Reserve.
19. TR99-021 - Update on Outstanding Property Taxation Issues
THAT report TR00-21 "Update on Outstanding Property Tax Issues"
be received for information.
THAT The Council of the Town of Aurora support the
recommendations of the Regional Finance and Administration
Committee, to establish a working group of regional and area
municipal staff and business stakeholders to consider specific
assessment and post 2000 tax policy and implementation issues
related to small business.
20. TR00-22 - Development Charge Index Increase –
September 1, 2000
THAT report TR00- “Development Charge Index Increase – September
1, 2000” be received for information.
22. CS00-034 - Animal Control Contract Tender
THAT the report be received as information and that staff proceed with
the tender issuance.
23. ADM00-005 - Acquisition of Land for Road Widening Purposes
78 Temperance Street (Caicedo)
THAT By-law 4210-00.L being a by-law to authorize the acquisition of
land described as Part 8 on Reference Plan 65R-21487 from Luis
Fernando Caicedo be provided 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading; and
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary
documents to give effect to same.
24. PL00-089 - Application for Exemption from Part Lot Control
Yorkwood Homes Wellington Inc.
Block 16, Registered Plan 65M-3039
Amberhill Way
D12-PLC-02-00
THAT Council approve the request for exemption from Part Lot Control
made by Yorkwood Homes Wellington Inc. to divide Block 16,
Registered Plan 65M-3039 into two separate lots.
THAT Council enact By-law number 4208-00.D.
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Tuesday, August 22, 2000
26. PL00-093 - Zoning By-law Amendment and
Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications
Ballymore Development Corporation
Part of Lot 86, Concession 1, WYS
Bathurst Street and St. John’s Sideroad
D14-15-00 and D12-00-5A
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Zoning
By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications D14-15-
00 and D12-00-5A, scheduled for the September 27, 2000 Public
Planning Meeting.
27. PL00-094 - Site Plan Amendment Application
Light of Christ Catholic School
290 McClellan Way
Block 7, Registered Plan 65M-2802
File Number D11-29-90
THAT Report PL00-094 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 the York Catholic District School Board and the
Town of Aurora respecting the construction of an addition to the Light
of Christ Catholic School.
28. PL00-096 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Orianna and Werner Brodbeck
Part of Lot 85, Concession 1, E.Y.S.
220 Old Yonge Street, File number D14-09-00
THAT implementing By-law 4209-00.D be scheduled for enactment at
the next available Council Meeting.
29 PL00-098 - Zoning By-law Amendment and
Site Plan Applications
Karrytree Holdings Inc./Best Tech Groups Ltd.
Part of Block A, Registered Plan 535
165 Wellington Street East
D14-02-00 and D11-07-00
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Zoning
By-law Amendment application D14-02-00 and Site Plan application
D11-07-00 regarding 165 Wellington Street East, scheduled for the
September 27, 2000 Public Planning Meeting.
30. LACAC Report No. 04-00 - July 17, 2000
Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
THAT the Committee Record of the L.A.C.A.C. Meeting held on July
17, 2000, be received as information,
THAT the LACAC advise the Planning Department and Council of the
significance of the Petch Log House;
THAT the LACAC recommend to Council the preservation of the Petch
Log House;
THAT the LACAC work with the developer to investigate possible sites
and uses for the Petch Log House;
THAT the LACAC report to be prepared by Fayle Associates be sent to
the Planning Department and Council in September on this matter;
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Tuesday, August 22, 2000
THAT the developer be invited to attend the LACAC meeting to
discuss the preservation of the Petch Log House.
THAT LACAC support the Baldwin Mill proposal at 120 – 124 Wellington
Street East.
31. Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority re: Request
for Support of Resolution - Provincial Sustainable Water
Management Strategy and Water Taking Permits
THAT the correspondence be received and endorsed.
33. City of Vaughan re: Resolution - Post 2000 Property Tax
Mitigation Strategy
THAT the correspondence be received and endorsed.
34. City of Vaughan re: Resolution - York Region Council
Resolution, May 11, 2000 - Oak Ridges Moraine
THAT the correspondence be received and endorsed.
CARRIED
VI DELEGATIONS
Diana Brouwer, Ernst & Young re: 1999 Year-End
Financial Statements
Ms. Diana Brouwer of Ernst & Young informed Council that the Financial
Statements are the responsibility of the Town's management and that it is
their responsibility to express an opinion on these statements based on their
auditing. She indicated that they have audited the Consolidated Balance
Sheet and the Consolidated Statement of Operation of the Town of Aurora for
December 31, 1999 in accordance with general acceptable audited
standards. Based on their examination, they have given the Town a clear
audited opinion, indicating that the financial statement present fairly, in all
material respect, the financial position of the Town. Overall the Town's
sources of revenue during the year have gone up due to growth and the Town
having been slightly under budget. She outlined the Town's financial position
and noted that the comments outlined in their memorandum are for potential
improvements. She thanked staff for their assistance in this year audit.
1. TR00-019 - 1999 Year-End and Financial Statements
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the Town of Aurora 1999 Financial Statements and Year-End
Report be received.
THAT Council approve a contribution of $50,000 to the Compensation
Reserve from the 1999 surplus.
THAT Council approve the contribution of the remaining 1999 surplus
of $767,000 to the Municipal Capital Reserve.
CARRIED
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Tuesday, August 22, 2000
Mr. Joe Lebovic re: Proposed Land Use
Mr. Lebovic spoke regarding the proposed institutional use of a 5-acre parcel
of land located at the northeast corner of Leslie Street and Bloomington
Sideroad. He requested that the land be rezoned for institutional use subject
to compliance with provincial guidelines and the guidelines for a site plan.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to staff
for a report.
CARRIED
25. PL00-092 - Zoning By-law Amendment and
Official Plan Amendment Applications
Westhill Redevelopment Company Limited
Part of Lots 11 and 12, Concession 3 and
Part of Lot 12, Concession 2
D14-12-00 and D09-04-00
Mr. Lebovic requested that this application be deferred from the September
27, 2000 Public Planning meeting.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment
applications D14-12-00 and D09-04-00, scheduled for the September
27, 2000 Public Planning Meeting be deferred.
CARRIED
Rosemary Ozols, Resident re: Relocation of the School
Crossing Guard from Murray and Glass Drives to
Seaton and Murray Drives
Ms. Ozols requested Council to defer the implementation of the relocation of
the school crossing guard from Murray and Glass Drives to Seaton and
Murray Drives in order to address safety issue with the schools and school
boards. She stated that the relocation of the crossing guard does not ensure
the safety of the children attending the schools in the area.
Mr. Gerry Tonn, a resident expressed concern with the safety of the children
due to the high volume of traffic on Murray Drive. He requested Council to
defer the implementation of the relocation of the crossing guard.
Eleanor M. Troup re Relocation of the School Crossing Guard from
Murray and Glass Drives to Seaton and Murray Drives
Ms. Eleanor Troup requested that the crossing guard remain at Murray Drive
and Glass Drive. She expressed concern with the gap study conducted and
requested that another study be conducted.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the implementation of the relocation of the crossing guard from
Murray Drive and Glass Drive to Seaton Drive and Murray Drive be
deferred and that the crossing guard remain at the intersection of
Murray Drive and Glass Drive; and
THAT staff be directed to meet with the residents and the schools and
to report back on this matter.
CARRIED
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Tuesday, August 22, 2000
Leslie Street Ratepayers representative re: PL00-091
Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision
Applications - Whitwell Developments Limited; and
Ralph Brunner re: PL00-091
Mr. Ralph Brunner read a letter from Donald Hill, a representative of the
Leslie Street Ratepayer stating his opposition of the proposed development in
its present form. He expressed concern that the proposed development
would set a precedent and that it is not compatible with the proposed
business park guidelines.
Mr. Brunner also indicated that he concurred with the views of Mr. Hill and
expressed objection to the proposed 4-storey building abutting Leslie Street.
Roslyn Houser, Goodman Phillips & Vineberg re: PL00-091 - Zoning
By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications -
Whitwell Developments Limited.
Ms. Roslyn Houser solicitor for Whitwell Developments Limited informed
Council that her proponent is excited about the proposal which would bring a
major head office in a signature building to the Town of Aurora. She advised
Council that the 10-storey signature building is a requirement of the end user
to achieve a landmark profile. She indicated that she acknowledged the
concerns of the residents in the area, but that there would be extensive
landscaping, terracing and superior architecture and that the threat expressed
by the residents would not materialized. She thanked staff for their
cooperation throughout the process of this application and requested
Council's direction in this regard.
2. PL00-091 - Zoning By-law Amendment
Whitwell Developments Limited, Whitwell Developments (II) Limited
and 1295720 Ontario Inc.
Wellington Street East and Leslie Street.
Part of Lot 21 and 22, Concession 3
D14-21-99
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
WHEREAS Official Plan Amendment #30, the Bayview East Urban
Expansion Area Secondary Plan provides that Council may consider
rezonings for applications for an increase in height beyond seven
storeys on land adjacent to Highway #404;
AND WHEREAS a major office user proposes to construct a 10 storey
building on lands adjacent to Highway #404;
AND WHEREAS this user presents a unique potential for employment
opportunities within the Town;
AND WHEREAS the draft zoning by-law proposes to use Holding
provisions that would require that the Urban Design Guidelines which
will be considered by Council in the future be adhered to prior to
removal of the Holding Provision;
AND WHEREAS the Urban Design Guidelines will be formulated and
presented to Council for consideration in the near future;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT one building of up to 10 storeys in height
and two buildings of up to 6 storeys with the remainder of the buildings
being 4 storeys or less in heights, be provided for through the
implementing zoning by-law;
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Tuesday, August 22, 2000
THAT the buildings be terraced as provided for in OPA #30 and the
draft zoning by-law, and required to create a distinctive, landmark
architecture;
THAT staff be instructed to report back to the September 5, 2000
General Committee meeting with any other suggestions that would
help to implement this project in a manner consistent with OPA #30
and the applicant's development concept;
THAT a Special Council Meeting be held on September 5, 2000 to
provide Council with the opportunity to consider the implementing
Zoning By-law; and
THAT staff and the applicant's consultants meet with the landowners
on the west-side of Leslie Street to answer their questions respecting
the proposed development and proposed Secondary Planning for the
"2C" lands.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the second recommendation of the staff report respecting the 10
storey building height proposed for the landmark head office building
adjacent to Highway #404 be voted on separately.
DEFEATED
On a recorded vote, the main motion was CARRIED
YEAS: 6 NAYS: 3
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Griffith, Hartwell, Hinder, McKenzie, West and
Mayor Jones.
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Healy, Hogg and Morris
Carolyn Puersten, Resident re: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Ms. Puersten informed Council of the International Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Awareness Day to be held on September 9, 2000 at the Metropolitan United
Church. She provided an overview of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and the effect
on children when mothers consumed alcohol during pregnancy. Ms.
Purersten advised that their organization would like to educate the world on
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and asked Council to assist in getting the message
to the public.
Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the comments of the delegate be received.
CARRIED
David Hirsh re: Proposed Plan of Subdivision, Kennedy Street West,
750179 Ontario Limited.
Mr. John Foster, representing Mr. David Hirsh advised that since the Council
meeting of July 18, 2000, an engineering drawing and other documents were
submitted to the Works Department. With respect to the M-Plan, Mr. Foster
indicated that would be forthcoming by the end of this week and that the other
outstanding items are completed and would be submitted to the Works
Department.
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Tuesday, August 22, 2000
7. Memorandum from Director of Public Works re:
Proposed Plan of Subdivision, Part of Lot 79
Concession 1, W.Y.S., Kennedy Street West,
750179 Ontario Limited, David Hirsh
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT a further extension be provided until September 5, 2000.
CARRIED
VII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
4. LS00-034 - Beehive Incorporated Indoor Soccer Bubble; and
Correspondence from the Aurora Youth Soccer Club
Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT Council Report LS00-034 requesting the Beehive Incorporated
proposed indoor bubble be received; and further
THAT the Board of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority be
advised that the Council of the Town of Aurora supports the concept.
On a recorded vote, the motion was CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
YEAS: 9 NAYS: 0
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Griffith, Hartwell, Healy, Hinder, Hogg, McKenzie,
Morris, West and Mayor Jones.
5. LS00-030 - Sound System for the Aurora Community Centre
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT staff be authorized to purchase a new sound system for the
Aurora Community Centre Rink #1, at a quoted cost of $23,891
excluding G.S.T. from Telk Communications Limited; and
THAT the opportunity to market rink board advertising in the Aurora
Community Centre Rink #1 be approved as a joint venture between the
Town of Aurora and the Aurora Tigers Junior Hockey Club for 3 years,
September 1, 2000 to August 31, 2003 with net proceeds of all such
advertising to be paid to the Town to offset the purchase and
installation costs of the new sound system for this arena.
CARRIED
16. PW00-046 - Award of Contract for Consulting Services -
Reconstruction of Various Streets in Northwest Aurora
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to sign an
Engineering Agreement with Totten Sims Hubicki Associates for the
provision of consulting services for the preliminary and detail design for
various streets in North-West Aurora at a cost not to exceed
$65,040,00
CARRIED
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Tuesday, August 22, 2000
21. CS00-033 - Taxicab By-law
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the proposed by-law to amend Taxi By-law 3680-96.P be
approved.
CARRIED
32. Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority re: Nominations
for Conservation Awards
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the correspondence be referred to staff.
CARRIED
35. Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust re: Request for Donation
for Launch Party, October 16, 2000
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the correspondence be referred to staff.
CARRIED
36. The Ontario Traffic Conference re: 2000 Membership Fee
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the correspondence be deferred until the Municipal Election and
that the item be tabled when the new Council is formed.
CARRIED
37. Upper Canada Chordsmen re: Request to Advertise Musical
Show at the Aurora Chamber of Commerce
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the request to advertise the musical show on the lawn at the
Aurora Chamber of Commerce for the month of October 2000 or from
mid-October to mid-November be granted.
CARRIED
38. ADM00-006 - Electricity Industry Deregulation
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT staff continue to explore the options available to the Town
concerning Hydro Deregulation and report back to Council in
September; and
THAT staff proceed to incorporate one corporation to act as a
distribution company with the Mayor and Council Members to be
installed on an interim basis to act as a "transition" board of directors.
CARRIED
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Tuesday, August 22, 2000
VIII OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Councillor Hogg - Enquired about the result of the Household
Hazardous Waste Day and the costs of having
another Hazardous Waste Day.
- Enquired about the possibility of candidates
providing their profile on the Election Website and
asked that staff report back on this matter at the
September 5, 2000 General Committee meeting.
Councillor West - Asked that an Ad Hoc Smoking Review
Committee Meeting be scheduled.
IX READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings,
and enacted:
4200-00.D Being a By-law To amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (J.A. Developments Inc.)
4201-00.D Being a By-law to exempt Lot 33 and
Block 38 on Registered Plan 65M-3222
in Aurora, from the Part Lot Control
provisions as provided in subsection
50 (5) of Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c.P.13 (as amended).
4208-00.D Being a By-law to exempt certain
Blocks on Registered Plan 65M-3039
in Aurora, from the Part Lot Control
provisions as provided in subsection
50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O.
1990, c.P.13 (as amended).
4210-00.L Being a By-law to authorize the
acquisition of land described as
Part 8 on Reference Plan 65R-21487
(Luis Fernando Caidedo).
4212-00.T Being a By-law to designate McClellan
Way from Henderson Drive to Bathurst
Street and Stone Road as Community
Safety Zones.
CARRIED
X IN CAMERA
Legal Matter
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT this Council proceed In Camera to address a legal matter.
CARRIED
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Tuesday, August 22, 2000
XI ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Griffith
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
CARRIED
______________________ _________________________________
T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK