MINUTES - Council - 20020115
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 02-01
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, January 15, 2002
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith,
Kean, MacEachern, Pedersen, Timpson, Vrancic
and Wallace.
Councillor West was absent due to illness.
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
7:10 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as presented with the
following additions:
Memo from Wayne Jackson, Director of Public Works re: Stop Signs at
Kennedy Street West and George Street
Delegation request from Bill McWilliams, resident of 145 Kennedy
Street West re: Stop Signs on Kennedy Street West at George Street
east and west Intersections
Correspondence from Concerned Ratepayers re: Stop Signs at
Kennedy Street West and George Street
Delegation request from Phyllis Morris re: Item 6 - Recommendation
within LSAC11-01 Report - Proposed re-naming of "Willow Creek Park"
to "Elizabeth Hader Park"
Correspondence from Laurie and Paul Hader re: Item 6 -
Recommendation within LSAC11-01 Report - Proposed re-naming of
"Willow Creek Park" to "Elizabeth Hader Park"
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Extract from Council Meeting No. 35-01 held on Tuesday, November
27, 2001 re: Recommendation within LSAC01-10 Report - Proposed
re-naming of "Willow Creek Park" to "Elizabeth Hader Park"
Public Facilities Naming Policy 1997
CARRIED
III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 36-01, Tuesday, December 11, 2001; Special
Council Meeting No. 37-01, Friday, December 28, 2001 and General
Committee Meeting No. 02-01, Tuesday, January 8, 2002.
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 36-01, 37-01 and 02-01 be
adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
IV PRESENTATIONS
Allan Downey, Director of Leisure Services
Re: Presentation of awards for the Magic Golf Tournament
The Director of Leisure Services presented plaques to Tom Hillier and Dave
Franklin for their efforts in supporting the Aurora Seniors Centre who were the
recipients of the $18,000 which was raised at the Magic Golf Tournament.
With these funds they were able to purchase many of the items on the Senior
Centre's wish list such as new computers, couches and repair to the pool
tables. The Director also extended his appreciation to the many volunteer's
and golfer's that helped make the Magic Golf Tournament a success once
again.
Councillor Timpson re: Plaques to the winners of the
Residential Light Competition
Councillor Timpson described how the judges had diligently found forty
properties to choose from to determined the winners. Councillor Timpson
presented plaques to the five winners of the Residential Light Competition
and thanked them for their participation and indicated that he is looking
forward to Christmas of 2002.
V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10 and 13 were identified for discussion.
VI ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
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:
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5. Central York Fire Service Joint Council Committee Meeting
Minutes of January 7, 2002
THAT the Minutes of the Joint Council Committee Meeting of January
7, 2002 be received as information.
9. Correspondence from the Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority re: "Paddling Around Lake Simcoe"
Program
THAT the correspondence be received and the resolutions be
endorsed.
11. PL02-003 - Application for Exemption from Part Lot Control
Heathwood Homes (Aurora) Limited
Block 4, Registered Plan 65M-2976
File Number D12-PLC-08-01
THAT Council approve the request for exemption from Part Lot Control
made by Heathwood Homes (Aurora) Limited to divide Block 4,
Registered Plan 65M-2976 into separate parts; and
THAT, Council enact By-law Number 4327-02.D.
12. PL02-005 - Zoning By-law Amendment
Heathwood Homes
Part of Lot 80, Concession 1 EYS
Plan 65M-3461
D14-01-02
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Zoning
By-law Amendment application D14-01-02 regarding Part of Lot 80,
Concession 1 EYS, Plan 65M-3461, scheduled for the February 27,
2002 Public Planning Meeting.
CARRIED
VII DELEGATIONS
Delegation request from Bill McWilliams, resident of 145 Kennedy Street
West re: Stop Signs on Kennedy Street West at George Street east and
west Intersections
Mr. McWilliams addressed Council in support of the TSAB recommendation to
maintain the stop signs at Kennedy Street West and George Street. Mr.
McWilliams expressed that the speed humps and stops signs have helped to
reduce the speed of traffic and appreciates what this has done for the
neighbourhood and thanked staff and Council for their efforts in this regard.
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and the item be
brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
At this point in the meeting the Chair determined that it would be appropriate
to move Item #1 forward for discussion.
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1. Memo from David Atkins, Manager of Engineering Services
Re: Extract from Minutes of January 9, 2002 TSAB Meeting
Regarding Stop Signs at Kennedy Street West and George Street
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT clause 3 of By-law 4326-01.T be amended to extended the
provisions for a further two weeks to allow residents who oppose the
stop sign to have a chance to express their views.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT item 1 - Memo from David Atkins, Manager of Engineering
Services re: Extract from Minutes of January 9, 2002 TSAB Meeting
Regarding Stop Signs at Kennedy Street West and George Street be
deferred to the January 29, 2002 Council Meeting.
CARRIED
Delegation request from Phyllis Morris re: Item 6 - Recommendation
within LSAC11-01 Report - Proposed re-naming of "Willow Creek Park"
to "Elizabeth Hader Park"
Phyllis Morris extended her support to Council for the proposed re-naming of
"Willow Creek Park" to "Elizabeth Hader Park". Mrs. Morris described the
enjoyment Elizabeth had in this neighbouring park and some of the events
that were prompted by Elizabeth's death such as the revision of the Highway
Traffic Act, ensuring that people under the age of 18 wear a helmet when
horse back riding. Mrs. Morris requested Council's support in this matter.
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and the item be
brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
At this point in the meeting the Chair determined that it would be appropriate
to move the recommendation of Item #6 forward for discussion.
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT Willow Creek Park on Timpson Drive be renamed to Elizabeth
Hader Park in memory of the late Elizabeth Hader.
THAT a bronze plaque be placed in the park to identify the reason for
renaming.
CARRIED
VIII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
2. LS02-001 - 15059 Leslie Street Property
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an
Agreement with Templeton Lepek Limited for planning works related to
15059 Leslie Street.
CARRIED
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3. PW02-01 - Acceptance of Municipal Services – Bayview
Vandorf Subdivision Phase II, Register Plan 65M-3169
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council accept the municipal services contained within
Registered Plan 65M-3169 of the Bayview Vandorf Subdivision Phase
II;
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a Certificate
of Acceptance of Public Works for said lands as required under Section
3.12 of the Subdivision Agreement;
THAT the Treasurer be directed to release all municipal servicing
securities held in relation to the Bayview Vandorf Subdivision Phase II
with the exception of $10,000 which shall be retained to guarantee
completion of outstanding works.
CARRIED
4. TSAB02-001 - December 12, 2001, Traffic Safety Advisory
Meeting
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the Committee Record of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board
Meeting held on December 12, 2001 be received as information; and
THAT the Committee Record of the Roadwatch Meeting held on
December 12, 2001 be received as information;
THAT the following recommendations of the Board be adopted:
a) THAT the December 5, 2001 memorandum from the
Traffic/Transportation Analyst regarding the Master
Transportation Operations Study Presentation be received as
information; and
THAT the presentation regarding the Master Transportation
Operations Study be received as information.
b) THAT the TSAB’s Council Report No. TSAB01-08 regarding the
recommendations from the November 14, 2001 TSAB meeting be
received as information.
c) THAT the November 27, 2001 Council Report No. PW01-045
and Council excerpts regarding the Notification to Residents and
Businesses of Proposed Traffic Amendments be received as
information; and
THAT Council Report No. PW01-045 be sent to the next Council
Meeting for adoption.
d) THAT the November 16, 2001 e-mail from Christina Bialy
regarding parking concerns on Bonny Meadows Drive be received
as information;
THAT the Public Works Department be requested to paint the
curb yellow 60 centimetres on either side of #14 Bonny Meadows
Drives driveway;
THAT the Public Works Department be requested to review the
current parking conditions on Bonny Meadows Drive and to
prepare a report back to the TSAB;
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THAT the Public Works Department be requested to sent a letter
to the Principal of the Highview Public School informing the
school of the current parking concerns surrounding the Highview
Public School; and
THAT the Public Works Department be requested to sent a letter
back to Christina Bialy with the TSAB’s recommendations.
e) THAT the November 20, 2001 e-mail from Nick Iliadis regarding
speeding concerns on McClellan Way be received as
information.
f) THAT the November 30, 2001 letter from Stephan J. Harrison
regarding traffic and speeding concerns on Kemano Drive be
received as information;
THAT the Public Works Department be requested to install
40km/h speed limit signs on Kemano Drive from Orchard Heights
Boulevard to Aurora Heights Drive; and
THAT the Public Works Department be requested to sent a letter
back to Stephan J. Harrison with the TSAB’s recommendations.
g) THAT the December 06, 2001 memorandum from the
Traffic/Transportation Analyst regarding the Heathwood Heights
Drive speed data be received as information; and
THAT the Public Works Department be requested to sent a letter
with the speed data to the York Regional Police Department
requesting increased police enforcement of the posted 40km/h
speed limit.
h) THAT the December 06, 2001 letter from Dennis Reed regarding
traffic concerns at the Tyler Street and George Street intersection
be received as information;
THAT the Public Works Department be requested to review the
sight lines and parking restrictions at the George Street and Tyler
Street intersection;
THAT a report be sent back to the TSAB when the investigation
has been completed; and
THAT the Public Works Department be requested to sent a letter
back to Dennis Reed with the TSAB’s recommendations.
i) THAT the activity list be received as information.
CARRIED
6. LSAC11-01 - December 13th, 2001, Leisure Services Advisory
Committee Meeting
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Committee Record of the Leisure Services Advisory
Committee Meeting held on December 13, 2001 be received as
information;
THAT the Director of Leisure Services meet with the various interested
parties and foster a policy in relation to the Aurora Annual Art Show to
resolve the concerns of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee and
report back to the next meeting.
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THAT $2,250 be budgeted for the First Night event.
THAT the Chair of the Youth Action Committee attend the Leisure
Services Advisory Committee Meetings to update any results; and
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee provide partnering and
support to the Youth Action Committee.
THAT $2,250 be allocated in the 2002 budget for the Aurora Arctic
Adventure; and
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee recommends that
Council grant pre-budget approval of these funds.
CARRIED
7. EDC02-01 - December 13th , 2001, Economic Development
Advisory Committee Meeting
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Committee Record of the Economic Development Advisory
Committee Meeting held on December 13, 2001 be received as
information; and
THAT the Committee recommends to Council that the Terms of
Reference for the Economic Development Advisory Committee be
expanded to replace reference in the committee objectives from the
making of recommendations related to issues within “the Community
Core” to include “all the retail businesses within the Yonge Street
corridor, from Industrial Parkway at the south-end to St. John’s
Sideroad at the north-end”; and
THAT the draft Terms of Reference for the Business Improvement
Area Sub-committee be modified accordingly; and
THAT Council endorse the request to participate in the paving initiative
for the Town’s leased land within the Victoria Street parking area, at a
cost of approximately $6,500.00, subject to the concerns of the
Director of Public Works being addressed.
CARRIED
8. General Committee Meeting Report No. 02-01
Tuesday, January 8, 2002
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the Report of the General Committee Meeting No. 02-01 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted with the following additions to the OTHER BUSINESS,
COUNCILLORS, SECTION OF THE REPORT:
Councillor Vrancic requested that the motion be amended to refect:
THAT the issue of traffic concerns at the intersection of Kennedy St.
W. and Temperance Street be referred to the T.S.A.B.`
Councillor Kean requested that staff endeavor to reduce the projected 2002 budget
by an additional 2%.
CARRIED
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10. Correspondence from the Region of York
re: Youth Advisory Committee
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the correspondence be received; and
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Leisure Services Advisory
Committee to select two designates for the Youth Advisory Committee.
CARRIED
13. PL02-007 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application
McGrath - Hunter
15,085 Yonge Street
Part of Lot 17, R.P 68 & Lots 163 & 165, R.P. 246
D14-20-98
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Zoning
By-law Amendment application D14-20-98 regarding Part of Lot 17,
R.P 68 & Lots 163 & 165, R.P. 246; and
THAT another Public Planning Meeting not be held.
CARRIED
14. CS02-005 - Light Pollution
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT report CS02-005 - Light Pollution be referred to the General
Committee Meeting to be held January 22, 2002.
CARRIED
IX REGIONAL REPORT
Mayor Jones advised that the Region of York has increased the express
buses to Union Station and a draft copy of "On the Move" sent by the Region
will be available to the Councillors.
X OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Mayor Jones invited Council to attend a seminar for Long Term Strategy Tax
Project and a memo in this regard will be in each Councillor's in box.
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT staff be directed to report back to the General Committee
Meeting, January 22, 2002 regarding turning signs on Irwin Street to
exempt school buses.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the Region be requested to support a proposal to allow Aurora
seniors to ride free on the York Region Transit buses.
CARRIED
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XI READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Griffith Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings,
and enacted:
4327-02.D BEING A BY-LAW to
exempt Block 4 on
Registered Plan 65M-
2976 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).
4330-02.T BEING A BY-LAW to
designate and erect
stop signs at the
intersection of Kennedy
Street West and
George Street.
CARRIED
XII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Timpson
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK