MINUTES - Council - 20020226
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 02-05
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, February 26, 2002
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Kean,
MacEachern, Pedersen, Timpson, Vrancic,
Wallace and West.
Councillor Griffith was absent.
STAFF MEMBERS Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Building, Director
of Planning, Director of Leisure Services, Director
of Public Works, Treasurer, Solicitor and
Council/Committee Secretary.
Following Open Forum Deputy Mayor West called the meeting to order at 7:40
p.m. and relinquished the chair to Mayor Jones.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Vrancic declared an interest in the minutes of the Special Council -
Public Planning Meeting 02-03, January 30, 2002 and Item #8 (2), both
regarding a development proposal for 237/253 Old Yonge Street, 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 West Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as presented.
CARRIED
III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Special Council – Public Planning Meeting No. 02-03, Wednesday,
January 30, 2002, Council Meeting No. 02-04, Tuesday, February 12, 2002.
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Number 02-03 and 02-04 be adopted as
printed and circulated.
CARRIED
Councillor Vrancic, having previously declared an interest in the Minutes from the
Special Council – Public Planning Meeting No. 02-03, did not take part in the vote
called for in this regard.
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Tuesday, February 26, 2002
IV PRESENTATIONS
None
V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 14 were identified for discussion.
VI ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
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. TR02-003 - 2002 Operating and Capital Fund Budget – Draft #3
THAT Council approve the 2002 Operating Budget (as presented
January 22, 2002) with gross expenditures of $28,007,784 and a net
tax levy of $14,357,581 which represent an 8.8% increase in net levy
requirements in 2002 versus 2001.
THAT the 2002 Capital Fund Budget (as presented January 22, 2002)
totalling $5,635,288 be approved.
THAT upon completion of the fiscal 2001 year end audit process, an
amount equal to the balance of the 2001 operating fund surplus be
allocated to the Municipal Capital Reserve account.
THAT the attached Schedule of Projected Reserves and Reserve Fund
Balances for the period ended December 31, 2002 be received for
information.
3. ADM02-003 - 2001 Annual Report
THAT the attached 2001 Annual Report for the Town of Aurora be
received as information.
6b. Correspondence from David Amborski re: Proposed Parking
Restrictions on Catherine Avenue
THAT Council receive the correspondence for information and refer it to
the Traffic Safety Advisory Board.
9. EDC02-003 - February13th , 2002, Economic Development
Advisory Committee Meeting
THAT the Committee Record of the Economic Development Advisory
Committee Meeting held on February 13, 2002 be received as
information.
12. Correspondence from The Honourable James M. Flaherty
re: Transfer Tax Exemption on the Proposed Amalgamation
of the Aurora, Markham and Newmarket Hydro Utilities
THAT the correspondence be received for information.
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13. PL02-018 - Five Year Review of the Official Plan and Secondary
Plan for the "2C" Urban Expansion Area Selection of Consultant
THAT Sorenson, Gravely Lowes be authorized to undertake the Five
Year Review of the Official Plan and, if at the completion of the Five
Year Review of the Official Plan, Council deems it appropriate, to
undertake Phase 2, the 2C Secondary Plan; and
THAT a contract be prepared in that regard that reflects the terms of
reference and the proposal and the terms of progression with the
phases of the project.
CARRIED
VII DELEGATIONS
Wayne Bando, resident of 38 Collins Crescent re: TR02-003 -
2002 Operating and Capital Fund Budget - Draft #3
Mr. Bando expressed his disappointment with the proposed increase in taxes
and indicated that other options for tax reductions should be considered such
as solid waste management being revised and investigated to help reduce
future garbage disposal expenditures.
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information
CARRIED
Rino Roncadin, resident of 27 Catherine Avenue re: Proposed
Parking Restriction on Catherine Avenue
Mr. Roncadin expressed his concerns regarding the proposed parking
restriction on Catherine Avenue. Mr. Roncadin advised Council that he has
been a resident of Catherine Avenue for many years and has experienced
parking issues during Sunday morning mass as well as other special events
that are held at the church. Mr. Roncadin advised that during the winter
months parking problems become worse because of the snow banks that
accumulate at the side of the roadway. Mr. Roncadin suggested other parking
alternatives such as the Church using both sides of Yonge Street; using their
lot to the maximum capacity; speaking to the owner of the Dee Mac Plaza to
request usage of their lot on Sundays; and that the By-law Officers enforce
the "No Parking on Boulevard" offences which occur on Sundays.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information and
referred to Item #6 - TSAB02-003, section (g).
CARRIED
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VIII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
At this point in the meeting the Chair determined that it would be appropriate to
move Item #6, report TSAB02-003 forward for discussion.
6. TSAB02-003 - February 06, 2002, Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Committee Record of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board
Meeting held on February 06, 2002 be received as information.
THAT the following recommendations of the Board be adopted:
(a) THAT the minutes of the January 09, 2002 TSAB meeting be adopted
by Council.
(b) THAT the excepts from the January 08, 2002 General Committee
Meeting regarding Chris Philps presentation on the Master
Transportation Operations Study be received as information.
(c) THAT the February 01, 2002 letter from Ms. Dora M. Zaleschook
regarding the proposed parking prohibitions on Stone Road be
received as information.
(d) THAT the February 04, 2002 memorandum from the
Traffic/Transportation Analyst regarding Stone Road be received as
information;
THAT parking be prohibited from “8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m., Monday to
Friday, September 1 to June 30” on the east side of Stone Road
from a point 45 metres north of Crow’s Nest Gate to a point 96
metres north of Crow’s Nest Gate;
THAT parking be prohibited from “8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m., Monday to
Friday, September 1 to June 30” on the east side of Stone Road
from a point 45 metres south of Crow’s Nest Gate to a 140 metres
west of Primeau Drive;
THAT stopping be prohibited at anytime on the east side of Stone
Road from a point 45 meters north of Crow’s Nest Gate to a point 45
metres south of Crow’s Nest Gate; and
THAT stopping be prohibited at anytime on the west side of Stone
Road from a point 42 meters north of Crow’s Nest Gate to a point 43
metres south of Crow’s Nest Gate.
(e) THAT the January 15, 2002 TSAB Council Report No. TSAB02-
001 and excerpts be received as information.
(f) THAT the January 29, 2002 TSAB Council Report No. TSAB02-
002 and excerpts be received as information.
(g) THAT parking restrictions on the south side of Catherine
Avenue from Yonge Street to Spruce Street be referred back
to the TSAB;
THAT a letter be sent to David Amborski with the TSAB’s
recommendations.
(h) THAT parking be prohibited on the south side of Kennedy Street
West from the Temperance Street intersection to a point 35
meters west of the Temperance Street intersection;
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THAT parking be prohibited at anytime on the east side of
Temperance Street from the Kennedy Street West intersection to
a point 20 meters south of the Kennedy Street West intersection;
THAT the Clerks Department be requested to introduce the
necessary by-law to implement the above recommendations.
(i) THAT the December 10, 2001 letter and excerpts from the
December 06, 2001 Regional Municipality of York Council
Meeting regarding Community Safety Zones be received as
information.
(j) THAT the January 14, 2001 email from Blaise Mullins regarding
the traffic control at the Cameron Avenue and Royal Road
intersection be received as information; and
THAT a letter be sent back to Blaise Mullins indicating that the
Town will not consider changing the existing traffic control at this
intersection as the required warrants will not be met for multi-way
stop signs.
(k) THAT the January 23, and January 30, 2002 letters from Mr. and
Mrs. Mills regarding parking concerns on Valhalla Court be
received as information;
THAT the Public Works Department be requested to prepare a
report and submit it to the next TSAB Meeting; and
THAT a letter be sent to Mr. and Mrs. Mills with the TSAB’s
recommendations.
(l) THAT the January 28 letter from Georgia Stronachs regarding
parking concerns on Poplar Crescent be received as information;
THAT the Public Works Department be requested to prepare a
report and submit it to the next TSAB Meeting; and
THAT a letter be sent to Georgia Stronach with the TSAB’s
recommendations.
(m) THAT the January 29, 2002 letter from Patrick Ngo to Tony
Lebar regarding the reconstruction of Jasper Drive and the
request for speeds humps be received as information; and
THAT a letter be sent to Tony Lebar with the TSAB’s
recommendation and information on speed humps, indicating that
the Town is currently in the process of creating a Traffic Calming
policy, which will be considered by Council in the summer 2002.
(n) THAT the January 31, 2002 letter from Mrs. Glenys MacKillop
requesting for a Crossing Guard at the Crawford Rose Drive and
Kemano Drive intersection be received as information;
THAT the Public Works Department be requested to conduct a
Crossing Guard – Gap Study at the Crawford Rose Drive and
Kemano Drive intersection; and
THAT a letter be sent to Glenys MacKillop with the TSAB’s
recommendation.
(o) THAT the activity list be received as information.
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AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the TSAB review the way the minutes are assembled so that
recommendations regarding parking restrictions are grouped together.
The main motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED.
2. TR02-004 - Council and Local Board Members Remuneration
and Expenses for 2001
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT Report TR02-004, Council and Local Board Members
Remuneration and Expenses for 2001 be received for information.
CARRIED
4. LS02-005 - Temporary Accommodation for Aurora
Chamber of Commerce
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Aurora Chamber of Commerce be granted permission to
temporarily relocate their office operation to 56 Victoria Street effective
May 1, 2002 for approximately four (4) months; and
THAT the Aurora Chamber of Commerce be responsible for all
additional utility or operating costs which are a result of their
occupancy.
CARRIED
5. PW02-010 - Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting -
February 06, 2002
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Report No. PW02-010 detailing the results of the February 6,
2002 Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting be received for
information; and
THAT Report No. PW02-010 be considered in conjunction with Traffic
Safety Advisory Board Report No. TSAB02-003.
CARRIED
7. PL02-013 - Application for Exemption from Part Lot Control
Bayview -Wellington Homes (Aurora) Inc.
Lots 24, 27, 28, 30, 31, 39, 40 and 41, Registered
Plan 65M-3324
Baywell Crescent and Hollandview Trail
D12-PLC-09-01
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Council approve the request for exemption from Part Lot Control
made by Bayview Wellington Homes (Aurora) Inc. to divide lots 24, 27,
28, 30, 31, 39, 40 and 41 on Baywell Crescent and Hollandview Trail,
Registered Plan 65M-3324 into separate lots.
THAT Council enact By-law 4333-02.D
CARRIED
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8. LACAC02-02 - February 11, 2002, Local Architectural
Conservation Advisory Committee Meeting
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
1. THAT the Committee Record of the L.A.C.A.C. Meeting held on
February 11, 2002, be received as information.
2. That the development proposal for 237/253 Old Yonge St. be
approved in principle, and that the property be accepted for
designation purposes; and
that the applicant provide a listing of amenities and assets to be
preserved as part of designating the building as well as meet with John
McIntyre in order that he may review the proposal and report back to
LACAC; and
that suitable coverage for parking and walkway areas, other than
asphalt, be supported by LACAC acknowledging water runoff will be
less and existing trees better preserved with less root damage.
3. That staff contact other municipalities in order to obtain any information
or policies that they may have with respect to the issuance of
demolition permits affecting heritage properties, and that this
information be presented at the next LACAC meeting.
4. That the clearance for the demolition of the house located at 15475
Bayview Ave. be granted by the Committee; and
that the Committee expresses it’s disappointment to the property owner
for the lack of maintenance and care that has occurred on this property;
and
that staff contact the property owner and demolition company to
determine if the Fire Dept. can conduct a controlled burn on the house as
part of a training exercise.
5. That the presentation of the Ontario Heritage Foundation certificates be
made at the Civic Awards Night.
6. That the report on the Petch Log House be received and that members
advise staff of any amendments to the report before it is presented at
the next LACAC meeting.
7. That the report on the Radial Railway Pillar be received and that
members advise staff of any amendments to the report before it is
presented at the next LACAC meeting.
8. That I. Connor be authorized to send a letter to Mr. L. Lind expressing
the committee’s concerns regarding the signage that has been
installed in front of his business on Wellington St.
CARRIED
Councillor Vrancic, having previously declared an interest in item #8 (2) did not take
part in the vote called for in this regard.
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10. General Committee Meeting Report No. 02-04
Tuesday, February 19, 2002
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM THE
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 02-04, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2002 - ITEM 2
2. BA02-003 - Aurora Clean Fill
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Council receive report BA02-003 regarding the status of the
Aurora Clean Fill Site on Bloomington Road as information and;
THAT Council request that the Minister intervene to ensure that staff of
the Ministry of Environment respond to the Town of Aurora as to their
position respecting further action from the Ministry; and
THAT the Ministry of Environment outline any short or long term
water monitoring as previously recommended by the Town's
consultant; and
THAT the Ministry of Environment clearly identify what Tables
should be used to determine the levels of contaminants permitted
in the fill accepted at this site; and
THAT the Ministry of Environment indicate any contaminants
found in the soil samples administered by the Ministry that
exceeded the levels specified in the appropriate tables, keeping in
mind that the soils collected were within 1.5 metres of ground
level; and
THAT the Ministry of Environment comment to the possible
environmental effects of the fill accepted at this site on the
surrounding environment; and
THAT the Ministry of Environment in a letter dated January 9th,
2001 expressed concern for the ground water quality and that the
condition of the ground water must be determined and that the
Ministry of Environment outline how these concerns have been
addressed.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Report of the General Committee Meeting No. 02-04 be
received and that the remaining recommendations carried by the
Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
11. Correspondence from the City of Pickering re: Resolutions
Regarding OMB
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT Council receive and endorse the recommendations; and
THAT Council strongly supports the recommendations of the City
of Pickering.
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AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT staff prepare a letter to the Government of Ontario reporting
the costs that the Town of Aurora has incurred over the past five
years for OMB hearings.
the main motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED
14. Correspondence from Councillor Kean
re: Regional Municipality of York Reduction in Transit
Fees for Employees
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the item be referred to the next Council meeting for a properly
worded resolution.
CARRIED
IX REGIONAL REPORT
Mayor Jones advised that Amy Tipton and Dustin Mylod have been
nominated as Aurora's youth representative for the Region of York Youth
Advisory Committee.
Mayor Jones also advised that Regional Council has endorsed a
recommendation to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Oak
Ridges Morraine land trusts to secure conservation easements and donations
of environmentally sensitive or scientifically significant lands to assist in the
land trust and the legal costs of acquiring lands that are given to the
municipality.
Mayor Jones also advised that "Work Link", a new community services
directory is available free of charge by the Region and can be obtained by
contacting the Region of York offices.
X OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Mayor Jones advised of the Police 10th Appreciation Anniversary Night to be
held on Thursday, April 25th at a cost of $150. The money will be put toward
the Community Safety Village, the York Regional Police Pipe Band, a crime
prevention vehicle, mobile video cameras and "Put the Brakes on Bullying
Program". For tickets please contact the Mayor's secretary Mary McCluskey.
Councillor Vrancic requested that a report from the Planning staff be prepared
regarding the environmental issue at the future Abbottsford Animal Hospital
site with clarification regarding contamination issues.
Councillor Vrancic requested that the Director of Public Works contact Mr.
Bando regarding his concerns about the construction at the Jasper Drive
intersection.
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Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the Council's car allowance of $1000 be the total amount
provided to Council and no other allowance be eligible for
compensation.
On a recorded vote, the motion was DEFEATED
YEAS: 2 NAYS: 6
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Kean and MacEachern
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Pedersen, Timpson, Vrancic, Wallace, West
and Mayor Jones
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT a meeting be held with the residents of Seaton Drive, Planning
Staff and the developer on Wednesday, March 6th, at 7:00 p.m. at the
Town Hall, in the Leksand Room; and
THAT a report be circulated to the affected residents outlining the
issues to be discussed at the meeting.
CARRIED
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:
4333-02.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).
4335-02.H BEING A BY-LAW to
appoint a Building Inspector.
4336-02.T BEING A BY-LAW to
amend Parking By-law
3377-92 as amended, with
respect to John West Way
CARRIED
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XII IN CAMERA
Personnel Matter
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT this Council proceed In Camera to address a personnel matter.
CARRIED
XIII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK