MINUTES - Council - 20010911
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 26-01
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, September 11, 2001
ATTENDANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair, Councillors Kean,
Griffith, MacEachern, Pedersen, Timpson,
Vrancic, Wallace and West.
Councillors Griffith and West were absent.
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Building, Director
of Planning, Director of Leisure Services, Director
of Public Works/Acting Fire Chief, Treasurer, and
Council/ Committee Secretary.
Following Open Forum Mayor Jones called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
Mayor Jones expressed sympathy for the victims and their families and loved ones
who have been affected by the shocking attacks of terrorism against the United
States of America on this date, and a moment of silence was observed to pay
respect to the victims.
Mayor Jones advised that The Town of Aurora is prepared to offer support and
assistance in any way possible including use of the electric notice board, as well as
the local newspapers and local cable network to keep residents informed of
resources and current information as it is made available.
I DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Vrancic declared an interest in item #7 - General Committee
Report 14-01 (item #1) - the delegation from Jamie Lea Foss of The Larter
Group re: The Great Canadian Achievements Wall Mural, 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.
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as presented.
CARRIED
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III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Special Council – Public Planning Meeting No. 21-01,
Tuesday, August 21, 2001
Special Public Meeting No. 22-01, Tuesday, August 21, 2001
Council Meeting No. 23-01, Tuesday, August 21, 2001
Special Council Meeting No. 24-01, Tuesday, August 28, 2001
Special Council Meeting No. 25-01, Tuesday, September 4, 2001
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Number 21-01, 22-01, 23-01, 24-01 and
25-01 be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
IV PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Joe Lebovic and Ms. Shauna Tepperman of the Arts and Culture Fund
presenting Grants to various Schools and Organizations.
Mayor Jones introduced Mr. Lebovic and Ms. Tepperman who were in attendance to
present the grants from the Arts and Culture Fund.
Mr. Lebovic and Ms. Tepperman made the following presentations and the
organizations receiving the grants indicated the following uses for the funds:
Orchard Heights Seniors Club - a grant of $500.00 to be used to purchase
new books for their library.
G.W. Williams - a grant of $200.00 to be used to help to finance travel
expenses for their music groups to participate in Various Competitions and
Festivals including the Nationals in Calgary.
Newmarket Lions Club - a grant of $250.00 to be used towards a music
festival showcasing the talents of children with musical abilities and will also
go towards a scholarship fund to be available for these youths to help them
continue with their studies.
Theatre Aurora - a grant of $1000.00 to be used to build display cases to
show history of the theatre, and towards the replacement of curtains and
tuning their piano.
Kerry's Place - a grant of $600.00 to be used toward an art exhibit to take
place at the Aurora Public Library showcasing the work of those afflicted with
autism, also to finance art work which is to be donated to the Aurora Public
Library.
Aurora Seniors Centre-Book Club - a grant of $400.00 to be used to assist
with the purchasing of new books for the group to share and discuss.
Marquee Productions - a grant of $600.00 will be put towards the rental of
badly needed rehearsal space for the group to prepare for their next
production.
Aurora Chamber of Commerce - a grant of $500.00 will be put towards the
costs of entertainment and street performers at the World's Longest Street
Sale.
Aurora Agricultural Society - a grant of $500.00 will be put towards a festival
of Arts at the Aurora Fair and towards a tent showing local artists.
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Aurora Nursery School - a grant of $300.00 will be put towards music
programs for the children.
Aurora Opera Company - a grant of $800.00 will be forwarded to the Opera
Company as no representative was present at the pres.
Aurora Writers Group - a grant of $250.00 will be put towards a website to
allow fellow writers in Aurora to meet and discuss ideas.
Aurora Historical Society - a grant of $500.00 will be put towards the digital
reproduction of many aged original photographs to assist in the preservation
of these fragile prints.
Mayor Jones thanked Mr. Lebovic and Ms. Tepperman on behalf of the Town.
Mayor Jones recognized the tremendous contributions Mr. Merkur has given to the
Arts Community within the Town of Aurora and noted that Mr. Merkur will be sadly
missed, and acknowledged the presence of his daughter, Shauna.
V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 3, 7 and 9 were identified for discussion.
VI ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Timpson 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. ADM01-028 - Proposed Closure of a Portion of Vandorf Road
THAT Bill 4297-01.T, being a By-law to stop up and close a portion of
Vandorf Road be provided all three readings.
2. CS01-025 - Ratification of 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,
2001 to December 31, 2001.
4. TR01-028 - 2001 Development Charges
Update Study / Addendum Report
THAT the Treasurer’s report TR01-028 - “2001 Development Charges
Update Study / Addendum Report” be received for information.
That given the Town has held the Public Meeting required under the
Development Charges Act and, that no further Public Meetings be
required prior to adoption of the Development Charge By-law.
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THAT the Development Charges Background Study dated August
2001 and Addendum Report dated September 2001 provided by C.N.
Watson and Associates be received and approved.
THAT pursuant to Section 5(1)3 of the Development Charges Act, the
capital project listing provided in the Development Charge Background
Study, as amended by the Addendum Report, be approved in principle
subject to annual review by Council during the Capital Budget process.
THAT Town Council enact by-law 4300-01.F (attached hereto) being a
by-law of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora to amend by-law
4088-99.F respecting development charges, as amended by the 2001
Development Charges Update Study dated August 2001 and
Addendum Report dated September 2001.
THAT the proposed development charge rates (1999 $) contained
within Schedule B of By-law 4300-01.F, subject to annual indexing
(See Table 3-4 of the Addendum Report - 2001 $), come into force and
effect as of September 12, 2001.
5. PL01-069 - Official Plan and Zoning By-law
Amendment Applications
ClubLink Properties Ltd. & Verdiroc Construction Co. Ltd.
Part of Block 60, Plan M-2034 and Block 7, Plan 65M-2441
Golf Links Drive
File Numbers D09-02-01 & 14-02-01
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Official
Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications D09-02-01 and D14-
02-01 regarding Part of Block 60, Plan M-2034 and Block 7, Plan 65M-
2441, scheduled for the October 24, 2001 Public Planning Meeting.
6. Memo from Councillor Wallace / Minutes from
the Joint Council Integration Committee for Fire
and Emergency Services meeting of August 22, 2001
THAT the minutes of the Joint Council Integtation Committee for the
Fire and Emergency Services meeting dated August 22, 2001 be
received for information.
8. Letter from the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust
re: Request for Sponsorship of the Eighth Annual
Charles Sauriol Environmental Dinner
THAT the request be received as information.
CARRIED
VII DELEGATIONS
None
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VIII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
3. FS01-006 - Dispatch Agreement with Town of Newmarket
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to sign the attached
agreement for dispatch services with the Town of Newmarket for the
period January 1, 2001 to August 6, 2001 inclusive.
CARRIED
Councillor Vrancic declared an interest in item #7 - General Committee Meeting 14-
01 (item#1) 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.
7. General Committee Meeting Report No. 14-01
Tuesday, September 4, 2001
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the Report of the General Committee Meeting No. 14-01 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted.
CARRIED
9. Memo from Sue Seibert, Director of Planning
re: Response from Malone Given Parsons Ltd.
respecting Armadale Properties (Highland ChevOlds)
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Council proceed with the enactment of the By-law 4298-
01.D.
On a recorded vote, the motion was CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT any reference to a concrete sound barrier wall be omitted from
the site plan respecting Armadale Properties (Highland ChevOlds, and
that additional vegetation be planted to increase screening.
On a recorded vote, the motion was CARRIED
YEAS: 5 NAYS: 2
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Pedersen, Timpson, Vrancic, Wallace and
Mayor Jones
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Kean and MacEachern
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IX REGIONAL REPORT
Mayor Jones advised that the Region of York has recently published an
information booklet on the Transportation System within the region and he
announced that ridership has increase by 8% since last study was conducted.
Mayor Jones also advised that a new Landfill Strategy in relation to the Oak
Ridges Moraine is to be released, and that partial funding for the
implementing of this strategy will be requested from the Ontario Government.
X OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Councillor Kean - Inquired about various photographs of former Town of
Aurora Mayors which were recently removed from the Town Hall foyer, and
was informed that they were to be hung in a new location soon.
Councillor Kean - Inquired about current status of investigation into the recent
contamination spill into the Holland River and was advised that the Mayor is
in the process of issuing a press release to be circulated right away.
Councillor Wallace - Inquired about the status of Unipower and was advised
that a meeting at Queens Park scheduled for this date had been cancelled
and hopefully can be re-scheduled promptly.
Mayor Jones gave notice of a motion to revise the street naming policy to
include emblems to be displayed on street name signs next to names to
identify affiliated group or organization of namesake if significant.
XI READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings,
and enacted:
4297-01.T Being a By-law to stop
up and close a portion of
Vandorf Road in the Town
of Aurora
4298-01.D Being a By-law to
amend By-law 2213-78
(Armadale)
4300-01.F Being a By-law of the Corp-
oration of the Town of
Aurora to amend By-law
4088-99.F respecting
development charges.
4301-01.D Being a By-law to amend
By-law No. 2213-78
(Chafam Premiere Inc.)
4303-01.C Being a By-law to amend
amend By-law 4280-01.C,
a by-law to govern the
procedures of the Council
of the Town of Aurora and
its Committees and Boards.
CARRIED
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XII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
CARRIED