MINUTES - Council - 20010424
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 10-01
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, April 24, 2001
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair, Councillors Griffith,
Kean, MacEachern, Pedersen, Timpson, Vrancic
Wallace and West.
STAFF MEMBERS Chief Administrative Officer, Administrative Co-
ordinator/Deputy Clerk, Director of Planning,
Director of Building Administration, Director of
Leisure Services, Director of Public Works/Fire
Chief, Treasurer, Solicitor and Council/Committee
Secretary.
Following Open Forum at 7:00 p.m., the Mayor called the meeting to order at
7:07 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 West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as presented with the
addition of the following
• A delegation request from Susan Walmer of R.A.Y.S. re: Item 1 -
BA01-003 - Proposed Amendments to Town's Fill By-law.
• Memorandum from Chair of LACAC re: Bacon Basketware
Property - 35 Wellington Street West
CARRIED
III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 09-01, Tuesday, April 10, 2001
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Number 09-01 be adopted as printed
and circulated along with amendments as outlined in item #10 of
this agenda.
CARRIED
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IV PRESENTATIONS
Wayne Jackson, Acting Fire Chief re: 20 year provincial
service metals for Firefighters Jim Allen and Jim Davis.
Acting Fire Chief Wayne Jackson introduced Mr. Jim Allen, Acting Captain
and Mr. Jim Davis, Fire Fighter First Class and congratulated each of them for
providing 20 years of exemplary service. Mr. Jackson commended them for
their hard work and dedication above and beyond the call of duty. Mr.
Jackson briefly reviewed some of the volunteer work and educational
initiatives undertaken by Mr. Davis and Mr. Allen and commented on the
additional help and volunteer work provided by Mr. Allan's and Mr. Davis'
wives who have always been sources of support.
The Mayor congratulated Mr. Davis and Mr. Allen presenting them each with
a medal commemorating 20 years of provincial service.
The Mayor then took a moment to acknowledge that former Councillor Walt
Davis was in attendance.
Diana Dawson, Fitness Instructor re: Heart and Stroke Big Bike
Diana Dawson, Fitness Instructor and member of the TOAST Committee,
presented the Mayor and members of Council with official t-shirts in support
of the "Big Bike for Stroke" event. This event will take place on Saturday April
28, and Diana advised that the Town of Aurora is participating under the team
name of "Aurora's Rolling Thunder". Details of the event were outlined and
the Mayor, members of Council and anyone who may wish, were invited to
come out to St. Andrew's Village before 3:00 p.m. to cheer on the team and
support the event which is being held to raise money for the Heart and Stroke
Foundation.
V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 2, 3,4, 5, 8, 9, 12 and 13 were identified for discussion.
VI ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
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. FS01-02 - Upgrade of Ice & Water Rescue Level of Service
THAT the level of Ice & Water Rescue offered by the Town of Aurora
Fire and Emergency Services Department be upgraded to Level 3 "Go
Rescue (Water Entry)"; and
THAT the Acting Fire Chief be instructed to develop and implement
updated Departmental Guidelines to reflect the Level 3 Ice & Water
Rescue response.
7. TR01-17 - Delegation of the Responsibility for the
Setting of Tax Ratios for the Taxation Year 2001
THAT Report TR01-17 "Delegation of the Responsibility for the Setting
of Tax Ratios for the Taxation Year 2001” be received for information;
THAT the Regional Municipality of York be advised that the Council of
the Town of Aurora is not prepared to request the passing of the
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necessary by-law to delegate to the lower-tier municipalities in Region
of York, the authority to establish tax ratios for the taxation year 2001.
AND THAT the Regional Municipality of York be advised that the
Council of the Town of Aurora recommends that they establish uniform
tax ratios for the 2001 taxation year for all it's lower-tier municipalities
as follows:
Residential/Farm 1.0000
Commercial 1.1000
Industrial 1.3000
Multi-residential 1.7500
Pipelines 0.9190
Farmlands 0.2500
Managed Forests 0.2500
AND THAT the Regional Municipality of York also be advised that if the
Provincial government enacts legislative amendments to extend
deadlines for establishing property tax policy decisions, the Town of
Aurora reserves the right to undertake further analysis to re-affirm the
appropriateness of recommendations contained within this report.
10. Council Meeting Report No. 09-01 - ERRATUM
THAT the Report of the Council Meeting No. 09-01 be received with
amendments and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted.
11. General Committee Meeting Report No. 09-01
Tuesday, April 17, 2001
THAT the Report of the General Committee Meeting No. 09-01 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted.
CARRIED
VII DELEGATIONS
Mr. Maurice Neirinck & Associates
re: Amendments to Fill Control By-law 3829-97.P
Mr. Neirinck informed the Mayor and members of Council that he was
speaking on behalf of his client, a numbered company currently in possession
of lands located at Leslie St. and Bayview Avenue. It was explained that a
portion of this land had previously been excavated for a gravel pit and it was
his clients intention to fill these lands. Mr. Neirinck advised that the owner has
applied for two permits, both of which have now been denied. Mr. Neirinck
suggested that under the existing by-law the owner should have been granted
the permit to fill the land in question and it was suggested that if the amended
by-law is passed, an exemption should be provided to the owner.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to item 1
on the agenda.
CARRIED
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Susan Walmer, Ratepayers of Aurora Yonge South
re: Proposed amendments to By-law 3829-97.P - to
control the dumping of fill and alteration of grades.
Ms. Susan Walmer on behalf of the Ratepayers of Aurora Yonge South
expressed many concerns regarding the issue of monitoring and maintenance
of water quality and safety in the Town of Aurora. Ms. Walmer requested on
behalf of R.A.Y.S that the By-law be amended by changing the wording in
section 11.2 by taking out the words "no permit shall be issued" and replacing
them with "no permit or exemption will be granted". Ms. Walmer also
suggested that the by-law only receive first and second readings and that
upon third reading a draft by-law containing all suggested changes in bold
and italics be provided for consideration, to assist the public in following the
changes and understanding the process.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to item 1
on the agenda.
CARRIED
VIII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1. BA01 -003 - Proposed Amendments to Town’s Fill By-law
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT report BA01-003 - Proposed Amendments to Town’s Fill By-law
and By-law 4242-00.P be referred to the next General Committee
Meeting on Tuesday, May 1 for discussion and that any suggestions
for further amendments be prepared and brought to the meeting.
CARRIED
2. ADM01-007 - Administrative Procedure No. 55
Real Estate Sales, Purchases and Leases
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Administration Procedure No. 55 – Real Estate Sales,
Purchases and Leases appended to Report ADM01-007 be approved;
and
THAT Council provide three readings to By-law 4255-01.A regarding
procedures with respect to the sale of municipal land at the next Council
meeting.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the main motion, it was:
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT section 3.3 of Administrative Procedure No. 55 be amended to
include the words "and a list of all reasonable sized property be plotted
on a map and made available to Council and updated monthly."
CARRIED
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AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the main motion, it was:
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT section 5.4 of Administrative Procedure No. 55 be amended to
include the words "value must be set at true market value or released
to the highest bidder."
WITHDRAWAL: The motion was withdrawn with the consent of the mover
and seconder.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the main motion, it was:
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the first paragraph of section 7.3 be deleted from Administrative
Procedure No. 55.
CARRIED
The main motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED
3. ADM01 -008 - Ceby Management Limited Zoning By-law
Amendment Application
Appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board
(Aurora Resthaven)
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the Town Solicitor be directed to present the Town’s case in
opposition to Zoning By-law Amendment Application D14-21-00 before
the Ontario Municipal Board; and
THAT the Town Solicitor be authorized to retain an external planning
consultant as well as external legal council to support the Town’s
case, as required.
CARRIED
4. LS01-012 Tender No. L.S. 2001-14 Supply and
Delivery of One Parks Vehicle
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council approve the purchase of one (1) 2001 G.M.C. Sierra
1500 Pick-Up Truck from Slessor Motors Limited, 17645 Yonge Street,
Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 5H6, in the amount of $23,670.40.
CARRIED
5. No. LS01-011 - Library Square Redevelopment
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the report be referred to the Leisure Services Advisory
Committee for consideration.
DEFEATED
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Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Council endorse the formation of an Ad Hoc Committee to
review redevelopment opportunities for Library Square; and further
THAT the Terms of Reference be approved; and further
THAT Council direct staff to publish a public notice to invite names for
Committee membership.
THAT the membership of the committee be adjusted to comprise
of four (4) members of Council and four (4) citizen members; and
THAT Councillors Griffith, MacEachern, Wallace and West be
nominated to sit on the Library Square Redevelopment Advisory
Committee.
CARRIED
8. TR01-18 - Municipal Performance Measurement
Program Update
[ Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing ]
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor West
THAT Report #TR01-18 “Performance Measurement Program Update
[ Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing ]” be received for information;
THAT staff present to Council in May/June of 2001 a comprehensive
summary of Town of Aurora performance measurement results for the
period ended December 31, 2000;
AND THAT staff incorporate comparable performance measurement
results with explanations to support variances noted between Aurora
and the other municipalities within the Region of York; and
THAT the province be requested to provide monetary
compensation for expenses incurred by each of the Municipalities
participating in this initiative.
CARRIED
9. LSAC01-03 April 12, 2001, Leisure Services Advisory
Committee Meeting Report
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the Committee Record of the Leisure Services Advisory
Committee Meeting held on April 12, 2001 be received as information;
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee endorse the proposed
renovations to the Aurora Family Leisure Complex.
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee receive the Leisure
Complex hours of operation for information.
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee support the
suspension of Clause 5.2 in the Agreement between the Aurora
Community Tennis Club and the Town of Aurora.
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THAT an Ad Hoc Committee be struck consisting of Ian McLellan,
Steve Granger and Nigel Kean, to review and revise the criteria for the
Civic Appreciation Awards by the end of December 2001.
CARRIED
12. Correspondence from Dorothy Clark McClure re: Art Purchase
for the permanent collection of The Town of Aurora
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Annual Art Show and Sale of the Aurora Seniors' Art Class
be awarded with $300.00 for a seniors art purchase on behalf of the
Town of Aurora; and
THAT the subject of the painting be a local building and that Councillor
West take part in the selection of the piece.
CARRIED
13. No. LS01-013 - Residential Lease for 15059 Leslie Street
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT Council not authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a
Residential Lease for 15059 Leslie Street between the Town of Aurora
and Mr. Cameron Kennedy.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the future intent of the residence at 15059 Leslie Street be
demolished.
CARRIED
IX REGIONAL REPORT
The Regional Report was not presented.
X OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Council direct staff to provide to Mr. David Tomlinson with a
cross-referenced report along with the scientific backup materials
utilized by the Town's Consultant to arrive at his buffer
recommendations respecting OPA 30, within 3 days, if this has not
already been done.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the comprehensive listing of Town owned properties be made
available to the public, upon request.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the added memorandum from the Chair of LACAC re: Bacon
Basketware Property - 35 Wellington Street West, be referred to the In
Camera section of the Council meeting.
CARRIED
XI READING OF BY-LAWS
By-law 4242-00.P was withdrawn.
XII IN CAMERA
Personnel and Property Matter
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT this Council proceed In Camera to address personnel and
property matters.
CARRIED
XIII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Griffith
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR K. SMYTH, DEPUTY CLERK