MINUTES - Council - 20001024
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 32-00
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, October 24, 2000
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith,
Hartwell, Healy, Hinder, McKenzie, Morris, and
West.
Councillor Hogg was absent.
STAFF MEMBERS Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Planning,
Director of Leisure Services, Director of Public
Works, Treasurer, Solicitor and Council/
Committee Secretary.
Following Open Forum at 7:00 p.m., the Mayor called the meeting to order at
7:00 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Mayor Jones declared an interest on item #2, Report No. PL00-133 regarding
Zoning By-law Amendment 1351586 Ontario Limited - 119 Vandorf Sideroad.
Mayor Jones’ declaration was by virtue of his employment contract with
Timberlane Tennis and Country Club, which is located on Vandorf Sideroad.
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 Morris Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as presented with the
following addition:
• PL00-134 - 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
CARRIED
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III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 31-00, Tuesday, October 10, 2000
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Number 31-00 be adopted as printed
and circulated.
CARRIED
IV DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 2, 9, 18 and 28 were identified for discussion.
V ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor West 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. PW00-068 - Blue Box and Composter Program
THAT the existing blue box and composter program as described in
Report No. PW00-068 be continued; and
THAT staff be requested to report further on this matter after
finalization of the system for garbage and recycling collection and
processing.
4. PW00-067 - Approval to Execute a Pre-Servicing Agreement -
750179 Ontario Limited (Hirsh) Residential Subdivision
(19T-88031)
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement
between the Town of Aurora and 750179 Ontario Limited to permit the
servicing of the lands in 750719 Ontario Limited (Hirsh) Residential
Subdivision (19T-88031) subject to the following conditions:
(a) Issuance of the necessary Certificates of Approval from the Ministry
of Energy and Environment and Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority for all the underground services;
(b) Issuance of a permit under the Topsoil Preservation By-law;
(c) Signing of the engineering plans for the construction of the
municipal services;
(d) Submission of an acceptable Acoustic Study;
(e) Receipt of proof of insurance indemnifying the Town in an amount
of $10,000.000.00; and
(f) Receipt of engineering fees and securities in accordance with the
standard procedures for subdivision developments in the amounts
specified.
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5. BA00-013 - Variance to Sign By-law #3400-92
124 Wellington Street East 1417622 Ontario Ltd.
THAT Council approve the request for a variance to the sign by-law to
permit an additional wall sign at 124 Wellington Street East and,
THAT Council approve the request for a projecting sign to be located
over public property subject to the applicant receiving permission from
the Region of York.
6. BA00-014 - Non Profit Signage
THAT By-law #4236-00.P being a by-law to amend By-law #3400-92 to
provide for non-profit, charitable and community event signage receive
first, second and third reading.
7. PL00-120 - Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan
Approval Applications 1157278 Ontario Limited Part
of Lot 28, Registered Plan 246 135 Wellington Street West
D14-19-99 & D11-21-00
THAT, subject to a satisfactory final review by the Site Plan Committee
and subject to the submission of all fees and securities, Council
authorize the Director of Planning to enter into a site plan agreement
with 1157278 Ontario Limited for the construction of 13 townhouse
dwellings on the subject lands, and:
That implementing By-law No. 4237-00.D be given 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
readings at this Council Meeting.
8. PL00-100 - Third Reading of Zoning By-law Amendment
No. 4084-99.D 1148059 Ontario Inc. (Aurora Montessori
School) Part of Lot 85, Concession 1 E.Y.S. 330 Industrial
Parkway North D14-10-99 and D11-23-97
THAT, subject to the submission of all fees and securities, Council
authorize the Director of Planning to enter into a site plan agreement
with The Aurora Montessori School for the various projects on the
subject lands;
THAT given the administrative nature of the change to By-law 4084-
99.D and the fact that the revised By-law is more restrictive, that no
further public notice be required; and,
THAT, Council give third and final reading at this Council Meeting to
By-law 4084-99.D.
10. CS00-038 - Ratification of 2000/2001 Collective Agreement with
Aurora Professional Firefighters Association (APFFA)
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the attached
Collective Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Aurora
and the Aurora Professional Firefighters Association, Local 2870 of the
International Association of Firefighters, representing the terms of
employment for Fire Bargaining Unit employees for the period April 1,
2000 to March 31, 2001.
11. CS00-039 - New Licensing By-laws - Update
THAT the status report regarding new licensing initiatives be received
as information.
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12. TR00-028 - 1999 Annual Report on Investments
THAT the TR00-28 “Town of Aurora 1999 Investment Summary” be
received.
13. PW00-070 - Award of Contract for Consulting Services –
Stormwater Management Facility Remediation Study
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to sign an
Engineering Agreement with Marshall Macklin Monaghan Limited to
provide consulting services for a Stormwater Management Facility
Remediation Study at a cost not exceeding $29,980.00.
14. PW00-071 - Widening and Reconstruction of Bathurst
Street - Peer Review of Noise Evaluation
THAT retention of Dr. Ramini Ramakrishnan to undertake a peer
review on the matter of traffic noise associated with the reconstruction
and widening of Bathurst Street from Bloomington Road to Highway 9
be authorized;
THAT the Terms of Reference for Dr. Ramakrishnan's work be as
generally described in Report No. PW00-71;
THAT Council agree to the equal cost sharing of this consulting service
with the Town of Newmarket as described in Report No. PW00-71; and
THAT Report No. PW00-71 be referred to the Town of Newmarket for
their consideration.
15. Memo from Chair of Amalgamation Committee
Re: Governance Restructuring in York Region
THAT the amalgamation study, Governance Restructuring in York
Region, prepared by Enid Slack and Dennis Hefferon with the
assistance of Yvonne Yamaoka for the Towns of Newmarket, Aurora
and Georgina, be referred to the newly elected Council for their
consideration.
16. PW00-069 - Approval of Environmental Assessment Study
for the Reconstruction of Vandorf Sideroad from Industrial
Parkway South to Leslie Street
THAT Council approve the Environmental Study Report dated October,
2000 by The Greer Galloway Group Inc. prepared to document the
Environmental Assessment study for the reconstruction of Vandorf
Sideroad from Industrial Parkway South to Leslie Street.
17. PW00-062 - Wellington Street Oversized Sanitary Sewer
Agreement with Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the attached
Agreement between the Town of Aurora and the Town of Whitchurch-
Stouffville for the installation of an oversized sanitary sewer on
Wellington Street East from Leslie Street to the future East Holland
Truck Sewer as part of the reconstruction of Wellington Street East.
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19. PL00-125 - Site Plan Agreement and Removal of the (H)
Holding Designation Bayview Business Park Inc./Arista
Homes (Aurora) Inc. Part of Blocks 42 and 43, Registered
Plan 65M-3324, Baywell Crescent and Hollandview Trail
D11-13-00, D14-13-00
THAT, subject to payment of fees and securities, Council authorize the
Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Site Plan Agreement between Bayview
Business Park Inc. and the Town of Aurora for the construction of 3
buildings consisting of 23 row house units on the east parts of Blocks
42 and 43, Registered Plan 65M-3324.
THAT, subject to the approval of the above noted site plan agreement,
Council enact By-law 4233-00.D to remove the Holding (H) prefix from
the subject lands.
20. PL00-126 - Site Plan Agreement and Removal of the (H) Holding Prefix
Arista Homes (Aurora) Inc. Block 44, Registered Plan 65M-3324, Stiles
Avenue D11-19-00, D14-18-00
THAT, subject to payment of fees and securities, Council authorize the
Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Site Plan Agreement between Arista
Homes (Aurora) Inc. and the Town of Aurora for the construction of 1
building consisting of 8 row house units on Block 44, Registered Plan
65M-3324.
THAT, subject to the approval of the above noted site plan agreement,
Council enact By-law 4226-00.D to remove the Holding (H) prefix from
the subject lands.
21. PL00-127 - Site Plan Agreement and Removal of the (H) Holding Prefix
Arista Homes (Aurora) Inc. Blocks 47 and 48, Registered Plan 65M-3324,
Baywell Crescent D11-20-00, D14-19-00
THAT, subject to payment of fees and securities, Council authorize the
Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Site Plan Agreement between Arista
Homes (Aurora) Inc. and the Town of Aurora for the construction of 3
buildings consisting of 17 row house units on Blocks 47 and 48,
Registered Plan 65M-3324.
THAT, subject to the approval of the above noted site plan agreement,
Council enact By-law 4227-00.D to remove the Holding (H) prefix from
the subject lands.
22. PL00-128 - Application for Exemption from Part Lot
Control Arista Homes (Aurora) Inc. Block 46, Registered
Plan 65M-3324 Baywell Crescent D12PLC-06-00
THAT Council approve the request for exemption from Part Lot Control
made by Arista Homes (Aurora) Inc. to divide Block 46, Registered
Plan 65M-3324 into separate lots.
THAT Council enact By-law number 4231-00.D.
23. PL00-130 - Site Plan Amendment Application Torcan Chemical Ltd.
110 Industrial Parkway North File Number D11-04-95
THAT Report PL00-130 be received as information; and
THAT, subject to a satisfactory review by the Site Plan Committee, the
Director of Planning be authorized to execute a site plan amending
agreement between Torcan Chemical Ltd. and the Town of Aurora
respecting the expansion to the existing industrial building.
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24. PL00-132 - Site Plan Agreements and Removal of the (H)
Holding Prefix Heathwood Homes (Aurora) Limited
Blocks 30 to 40 Inclusive D11-16-00,
D11-17-00, D11-18-00 and D14-20-00
THAT, subject to a satisfactory review by the Site Plan Committee, the
Director of Planning be authorised to execute three site plan
agreements between Heathwood Homes (Aurora) Limited and the
Town of Aurora respecting the construction of a total of 80 rowhouse
dwelling units.
THAT, Council enact By-law 4235-00.D to remove the Holding (H)
prefix from the subject lands.
25. PL00-121 - Extension of Draft Approval of Plan of Condominium
Torres dale Construction Limited Part of Lot 28, Registered Plan
246 101 McDonald Drive D07-97001A (19CDM-97001A)
That Council approve the extension of draft approval of draft
condominium plan 19CDM-97001A for a period of one (1) year, subject
to Condition No. 2 being revised as follows:
“2. The Owner shall amend the Condominium Agreement with the
Town of Aurora to include the following two (2) paragraphs:
i) The owner agrees to maintain all fire hydrants installed
on the lands in accordance with the minimum standards
provided for maintenance of fire hydrants by Part 6 of
the Ontario Fire Code, as may be amended or replaced
from time to time.
ii) The owner agrees to maintain all fire access routes, required
to be constructed under the Building Code, in conformance
with Part 2.5 of the Ontario Fire Code, as may be amended or
replaced from time to time.”
26. ADM00-016 - Boundary Adjustment with the Town of Richmond Hill
THAT By-law 4223-00.L, being a by-law to authorize the execution of
an agreement between the Town of Aurora, the Town of Richmond Hill
and the Regional Municipality of York pertaining to a minor boundary
adjustment be provided 3rd reading; and
THAT staff take all further steps necessary to effect the minor
boundary adjustment.
27. Queen's York Rangers Army Cadet Corps re: Request to use
the Community Centre on Friday, June 1, 2001 from 7:00 p.m.
to 10:00 p.m. and on Saturday, June 2, 2001 from 8:00 a.m.
to 6:00 p.m. for their 36th Annual Review
THAT permission be granted to the Queen's York Rangers Army
Cadet Corps to use the Community Centre on Friday, June 1, 2001
from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and on Saturday, June 2, 2001 from
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for their 36th Annual Review.
CARRIED
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VI CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1. Correspondence from the Canadian Red Cross re: To honour the work
done by the Red Cross Volunteers, The Town is requested to donate a
tree, a well used space for the tree to be planted and a park bench to
be placed near the tree.
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor West
That one of the new trees that are currently being planted in the new
Arboretum, be dedicated for the Canadian Red Cross.
CARRIED
2. PL00-133 - Zoning By-law Amendment 1351586 Ontario
Limited 119 Vandorf Sideroad D14-12-99
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT by-law 4234-00.D being a by-law to permit the development of 5
single family residential lots on 119 Vandorf Sideroad be enacted, and;
THAT given that the public meeting indicated that this property was to
be zoned in a R2 exception zone and the proposed by-law to a R1
exception zone provides similar or greater restrictions no further public
notice be required.
CARRIED
9. PL00-129 - Urban Design Guidelines Bayview Northeast
Area 2B Cochrane Brook Planning & Urban Design
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the report prepared by Cochrane Brook respecting the
submission of draft Urban Design Guidelines for the Bayview
Northeast Area 2B be received as information, and;
That the report be circulated to the various stakeholders within the
Study Area to generate any comments or concerns with a further
report being prepared for Council’s consideration outlining feedback
received.
CARRIED
18. PL00-124 - Site Plan Agreement and Removal of the (H) Holding
Designation Bayview Business Park Inc./Bayview-Wellington Homes
(Aurora) Inc. Part of Blocks 42 and 43, Registered Plan65M-3324,
Baywell Crescent and Hollandview Trail D11-12-00, D14-13-00
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT, subject to payment of fees and securities, Council authorize the
Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Site Plan Agreement between
Bayview-Business Park Inc. and the Town of Aurora for the
construction of 4 buildings consisting of 21 row house units on the west
parts of Blocks 42 and 43, Registered Plan 65M-3324.
THAT, subject to the approval of the above noted site plan agreement,
Council enact By-law 4232-00.D to remove the Holding (H) designation
from the subject lands.
CARRIED
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28. LSAC Report No. 08-00 - October 12, 2000
Leisure Services Advisory Committee
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT this Committee encourages staff not to wait until the 2001
Budget and that the Leisure Services Advisory Committee
recommends that staff bring forward to the next Council meeting that
approval of funds be made available and allocated to support the
Crime Stoppers Program; and
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee requests that staff
bring forward to Council a proposal to utilize the already allocated
Budget to construct a family change room as a first priority and allocate
the remaining funding for a men’s washroom and other renovations.
DEFEATED
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee grants permission to
staff to review the Pricing Policy and making recommendations on
changes to the Departments Schedule of Fees and Service Charges
through the Leisure Services Advisory Committee to present to
Council in the new year as part of Budget deliberations and report back
to the Committee if time permits.
CARRIED
ADDED ITEMS
PL00-134 - Zoning By-law Amendment Whitwell Developments
Limited, Whitwell Developments (II) Limited and1295720
Ontario Inc. Wellington Street East and Leslie Street. Part
of Lot 21 and 22, Concession 3 D14-21-99
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council give Staff authority to seek OMB approval of
modifications to By-law 4216-00.D to respond to the appellants
concerns with the proposed development.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the
recommendation, it was:
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the landowners be notified that such modifications be made as a
result of implied discussions between the applicant and landowners.
The main motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED
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VII OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Director of Leisure Services - advised that a woven afghan has been designed and
produced for purchase through the efforts of Dawn
Irwin, Millennium Co-ordinator. The Afghan was
displayed and bears a variety of images depicting
historical and identifiable buildings and sights from
around the Town of Aurora. It was explained that the
afghan is available for $75.00 and that orders are to
be directed to Ms. Dawn Irwin in the Leisure Services
Department.
Mayor Jones - advised that the Director of the Building Department
became the Vice President of the Ontario Building
Officials Association last week, and on behalf of
Council extended congratulations to Mr. Grellette.
Councillor Griffith - advised that he received correspondence from
Cardinal Carter Catholic School thanking him
for his presentation of four Education awards to
students attending the school.
VIII READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the following listed bills be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4084-99.D Being a By-law
to amend By-law 2213-78.
(Aurora Montessori School)
4226-00.D Being a By-law
to amend By-law 2213-78.
(Arista Homes (Aurora) Inc.)
4227-00.D Being a By-law
to amend By-law 2213-78.
(Arista Homes (Aurora) Inc.)
4231-00.D Being a By-law to exempt certain
Lots on Registered Plan 65M-
3324 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).
4232-00.D Being a By-law
to amend By-law 2213-78.
(Bayview Business Park Inc./Bayview-
Wellington Homes (Aurora) Inc.)
4233-00.D Being a By-law
to amend By-law 2213-78.
(Bayview Business Park Inc./
Arista Homes (Aurora) Inc.)
4234-00.D Being a By-law
to amend By-law 2213-78.
(1351586 Ont. Ltd. 119 Vandorf Sideroad)
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4235-00.D Being a By-law
to amend By-law 2213-78.
(Heathwood Homes (Aurora) Limited)
4236-00.P Being a By-law
to amend Sign By-law No.
3400-92, as amended, with
respect to non-profit signs.
4237-00.D Being a By-law
to amend By-law 2213-78.
(1157278 Ontario Limited)
4238-00.T Being a By-law to amend
Parking By-law No. 3377-
92 as amended, with
respect to Primeau Drive,
Fife Road, October Lane,
McLeod Drive and Yonge
Street.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the following listed by-law be given 3rd reading, and enacted:
4223-00.L Being a By-law to authorize
the execution of an agreement
between the Town of Aurora, the
Town of Richmond Hill and the
Regional Municipality of York
pertaining to the boundary adjustment
between the Town of Richmond Hill
and the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
IX ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor West
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK