MINUTES - Council - 20010116
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 01-01
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, January 16, 2001
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith,
Kean, MacEachern, Pedersen, Timpson, Vrancic,
Wallace 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/Acting
Fire Chief, Treasurer, Solicitor and
Council/Committee Secretary.
Following Open Forum at 7:00 p.m., the Mayor called the meeting to order at
7:10 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Vrancic declared an interest in item 9 - General Committee
Meeting Report No. 01-01 (item 4) by virtue of a solicitor-client relationship
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.
Mayor Jones declared an interest in item 9 - General Committee Meeting
Report No. 01-01 (item 3) by virtue of his residence in the vicinity of the subject
land 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 Griffith Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as presented, with the
addition of an item of correspondence from Reverend Poole, Trinity
Anglican Church, expressing appreciation for the Town of Aurora's
involvement in the annual Town Carol Sing.
CARRIED
Aurora Council Minutes No. 01-01 Page 2
Tuesday, January, 16, 2001
III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 35-00, Tuesday, December 19, 2000
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McEachern
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Number 35-00 be adopted as printed
and circulated.
CARRIED
IV DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 8 and 9 were identified for discussion.
V ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
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:
1. Memorandum from Mayor Jones re: Citizen Appointments
to the Town's Statutory and Advisory Committees and Boards
THAT the following citizen appointments be made to the Town’s
statutory and advisory committees/boards, and that staff be directed to
prepare the necessary amendments to the terms of reference to
implement these recommendations:
LEISURE SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
That the Leisure Services Committee composition be increased to five
(5) members of the public plus one (1) youth member, and that the
following members be appointed to the committee:
Valerie Ashfield
Stephen Granger
Dawn Irwin
Ian McLellan
John Robb
SPECIAL EVENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
That the following members be appointed to the committee:
Anthony Marinucci
Frank Ramagnano
Scott Withers
NOKKIDAA TRAIL COMMITTEE
That the following members be appointed to the committee:
Bob Hartwell
David Tomlinson
Aurora Council Minutes No. 01-01 Page 3
Tuesday, January, 16, 2001
PUBLIC REVIEW COMMITTEE ON BICYCLE ISSUES
That the following members be reappointed for the balance of the term
of the committee:
Gord Clarke
Brendan Maclean
Larry Strung
George Zebrowski
MILLENNIUM COMMITTEE
That the following members be reappointed for the balance of the term
of the committee:
Alex Ansell
Beth Hubbart
Jacqueline Stuart
Cathy Harris
Kathryn O’Dwyer
Colleen Gowan
Patty MacLean
Dawn Irwin
Valerie Ashfield
LAKE SIMCOE REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
That Councillor John West be appointed as the delegated
representative of the Town of Aurora to the Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority.
2. ADM01-001 - Release of Easement
(160 Wellington Street East)
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary
documents to release an easement over Part of Lot 106, Plan 246,
described as Part 3 on Reference Plan 65R-22765.
3. PL01-002 - Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft
Plan of Subdivision Applications, 761933 Ontario Ltd.
Bayview Avenue, north of Wellington Street East,
Part of Lot 22,Concession 2 EYS, D14-22-00 and D12-00-7A
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Zoning
By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications D14-22-
00 and D12-00-7A regarding Part of Lot 22, Concession 2 EYS,
scheduled for the February 28, 2001 Public Planning meeting.
4. PL01-003 - Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan
of Subdivision Applications, Quakers' Lundy Farms
St. John's Sideroad, east of Bayview Avenue
Part of Lot 25, Concession 2 EYS, D14-23-00 and D12-00-8A
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Zoning
By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications D14-23-
00 and D12-00-8A regarding Part of Lot 25, Concession 2 EYS,
scheduled for the February 28, 2001 Public Planning meeting.
Aurora Council Minutes No. 01-01 Page 4
Tuesday, January, 16, 2001
5. PL01-004 - Application for Exemption from Part Lot
Control, Arista Homes (Aurora) Inc. Block 44, Registered
Plan 65M -3324, Stiles Avenue D12PLC-08-00
THAT Council approve the request for exemption from Part Lot Control
made by Arista Homes (Aurora) Inc. to divide Block 44, Registered
Plan 65M-3324 into separate lots.
THAT Council enact By-law number 4251-01.D.
6. PL01-005 - Application for Exemption from Part Lot
Control Arista Homes (Aurora) Inc., Blocks 47 and 48,
Registered Plan 65M-3324, Baywell Crescent, D12PLC-07-00
THAT Council approve the request for exemption from Part Lot Control
made by Arista Homes (Aurora) Inc. to divide Blocks 47 and 48,
Registered Plan 65M-3324 into separate lots.
THAT Council enact By-law number 4252-01.D.
7. PL01-006 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Susan Blue, North-east Corner of St. John's Sideroad
and Bayview Avenue, Part of Lot 26, Concession 2
EYS D14-07-00
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Zoning
By-law Amendment application D14-07-00 regarding Part of Lot 26,
Concession 2 EYS, scheduled for the February 28, 2001 Public
Planning Meeting.
CARRIED
VI CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
8. PL01-007 - 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
Consulting Services
Moved by Councillor McEachern Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Council authorize staff to retain North-South Environmental to
conduct a peer review and request that the Ministry of Natural
Resources participate in this review respecting Official Plan
Amendment and Zoning by-law Amendments D14-12-00 and D09-04-
00, (Westhill) and its supporting documentation, scheduled for the
January 31, 2001 Public Planning Meeting; and
provide the Town with advice respecting, among other things,
compliance with the Oak Ridges Moraine Guidelines, mitigation of
impacts, buffers, golf course management protocol etc.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
Aurora Council Minutes No. 01-01 Page 5
Tuesday, January, 16, 2001
9. General Committee Meeting Report No. 01-01
Tuesday, January 9, 2001
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM THE
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 01-01, TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2001 -
ITEMS 3 and 4
(3) PL01-001 - Ontario Municipal Board Hearing
OMB File No.:O990196, Z000026, O000177
OMB Case No.: PL991152
Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Elderberry Hill
13990 and 14028 Yonge Street
D09-02-99, D14-04-99
and
Official Plan Amendment
South Aurora Landowners Group
1131317 Ontario Inc., Tulfam Developments Ltd.,
55178 Ontario Ltd., Duncan Coutts and others
Part Lots 74 and 75, Concession 1 W.Y.S., D09-03-00
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Council receive as information the attached decision of the
Ontario Municipal Board respecting appeals by the South Aurora
Landowners Group and Elder for files D09-02-99, D14-04-99, D09-03-
00 that effectively confirms the Town’s approach taken through OPA #
34 as policy for the subject lands;
THAT Council request the Region of York to proceed with its approval
of OPA No. 34 incorporating modifications to reflect the minor
language/policy changes approved by the Ontario Municipal Board
through its decision;
THAT C.N. Watson and Associates be retained to prepare an
amendment to the Development Charge By-law to provide for the
implementation of the hard servicing requirements within the Yonge
Street South Urban Expansion Area Secondary Plan;
AND THAT the Master Servicing Plan for the Yonge Street South
Urban Expansion Area be revisited to ensure, based on the detailed
analysis undertaken for the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing, that the
most comprehensive and efficient servicing plan will provide the basis
for the Development Charge by-law amendment.
CARRIED
Mayor Jones, having previously declared an interest in item 3 of the General
Committee Meeting Report No. 01-01, relinquished the Chair to Deputy Mayor West
during the consideration of this matter and did not take part in the vote called for in
this regard. Upon conclusion of this matter, Mayor Jones resumed the Chair.
(4) Doctor John & Therese Fitzsimmons,
Bernard & Claire Granie and Doug & Linda Zack
re: Light Pollution of the McAlpine Car Dealer Located
at 15815 Yonge Street
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the Director of Building Administration inform Mr. McAlpine that
the issue of the spotlights should be resolved within a week.
CARRIED
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Tuesday, January, 16, 2001
Councillor Vrancic, having previously declared an interest in item 4 of the General
Committee Meeting Report No. 01-01, did not take part in the vote called for in this
regard.
9. General Committee Meeting Report No. 01-01
Tuesday, January 9, 2001
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the remainder of the Report of the General Committee Meeting
No. 01-01 be received and the recommendations carried by the
Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
VII REGIONAL REPORT
The Mayor provided a brief update of Regional activities and events including
the recent approval of the Wellington Street Improvement Tender, Approval of
Official Plan Amendment 37 as of January 10, expected completion of the
water connection to Richmond Hill in January.
VIII OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Councillor McEachern gave notice of Motion regarding a policy for light
pollution.
Councillor Pedersen expressed appreciation to the Director and staff of the
Works Department for the consistent updates and communication with
Council regarding the issue of snow removal during this snow filled winter.
Councillor Pedersen also displayed a copy of a regional report regarding the
use of a product which can be added to the sand and salt mixture in efforts to
control snow accumulation in a more environmentally friendly way, this report
will be available for viewing in the Councillors' Office.
Councillor Pedersen commented on the traffic light located at Allaura Blvd.
and Edward Street noting that the light is difficult to see due to position or
angle, suggesting that this be investigated.
Councillor McEachern noted that there will be a Fire Presentation provided on
Monday February 5th at the Special General Committee meeting at 7:00 p.m.
in the Council Chamber, and encouraged interested members of the public to
attend.
Councillor Kean inquired about the status of a letter from a resident regarding
reconstruction to Hillside Road.
Correspondence from Reverend Poole, Trinity Anglican Church re:
Appreciation for the Town of Aurora's support and involvement in the
Annual Town Carol Sing.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the correspondence be received as information
CAR RIED
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Tuesday, January, 16, 2001
IX READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings,
and enacted:
4251-01.D Being a By-law to exempt
certain Blocks 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).
(Arista Homes Aurora Inc.)
4252-01.D Being a By-law to exempt
certain Blocks 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).
(Arista Homes Aurora Inc.)
4253-01.H Being a By-law to appoint
a Building Inspector
(Kelly Lawless)
CARRIED
X IN CAMERA
Personnel Matter and Legal Matter
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Mayor Jones
THAT this Committee proceed In Camera to address a personnel
matter and Legal Matter.
CARRIED
XI ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Griffith
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK