MINUTES - Council - 20020409
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 02-10
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, April 9, 2002
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Kean,
MacEachern, Timpson, Vrancic, Wallace and
West.
Councillors Griffith, MacEachern and Pedersen
were 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, Administrative Co-ordinator, and
Council/ Committee Secretary.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 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 West Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as presented with the
addition of the following:
• Addition to item #7 - Amended Report TR02-006 - Independent
Market Operator Prudential Requirements.
• Memo from the Director of Public Planning requesting that item #6
PL02-034 be deferred to the next meeting of Council.
• Memo from the Director of Building requesting that item #9 (1) -
BA02-004 and also that By-law 4334-02.P be deferred to the May
14th Council Meeting.
CARRIED
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III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 02-08, Tuesday, March 26, 2002, Special Council –
Public Planning Meeting No. 02-09, Wednesday, March 27, 2002.
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 02-08 and 02-09 be adopted
as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
The Mayor took a moment to acknowledge the recent loss of former Councillor Herb
McKenzie. Mayor Jones reflected on the 14 years that Mr. McKenzie served on the
Town Council and on his good nature and positive influence within the community.
A moment of silence was observed in honour of Mr. Herb McKenzie.
IV PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Tom McGhee of the Optimist Club regarding a cheque to Mr. Chris
Catania, Youth & Community Development Co-ordinator for various
Youth Community Projects.
Mayor Jones advised that the presentation has been deferred to the next meeting of
Council.
V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 were identified for discussion.
VI ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Timpson
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:
2. ITEM WITHDRAWN
3. PW02-023 - Award of Tender No. PW-2002-13 - Supply
and Delivery of One 2003 Conventional
Cab Combination Dump/Sander/Plow Truck
THAT Tender No. PW-2002-13, "Supply and Delivery of One 2003
Conventional Cab Combination Dump/Sander/Plow Truck" be awarded
to Galloway Motors Ltd. at the adjusted tendered price of $164,811.10;
THAT $160,000.00 of the tendered price be funded from the Town’s
Development Charges Reserve Fund, as previously approved by
Council during the 2002 Budget deliberations; and
THAT Council approve supplementary funding of $4,811.10 from the
Town's Development Charges Reserve Fund.
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4. PW02-024 - Award of Tender No. PW-2002-03 - Reconstruction
of Wenderly Drive and Iber Court and Watermain
Replacement on George Street, south of
Kennedy Street and Dodie Street
THAT Tender No. PW-2002-03 the "Reconstruction of Wenderly Drive
and Iber Court and Watermain Replacement on George Street, south
of Kennedy Street and Dodie Street", be awarded to Esposito Bros.
Construction Ltd. at its tendered price of $556,340.40;
THAT surplus funds budgeted for the watermain portion of the
Wenderly Drive & Iber Court reconstruction project be reallocated to
the watermain replacement on George Street, south of Kennedy Street
and Dodie Street as detailed in Report No. PW02-24; and
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute the
attached Form of Agreement between the Town of Aurora and
Esposito Bros. Construction Ltd. for the reconstruction of Wenderly
Drive and Iber Court and watermain replacement of George Street,
south of Kennedy Street and Dodie Street.
10. Correspondence from the City of Vaughan
re: Resolution regarding Potential Privatization
of Hydro Corridors Hydro One Initial
Public Offering
THAT the Resolution of the City of Vaughan regarding Potential
Privatization of Hydro Corridors Hydro One Initial Public Offering, be
received and endorsed by the Council of the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
VII DELEGATIONS
Wayne Bando, resident (Deferred from Council Meeting) re:
a) The Construction of the Tecumseh/Jasper Intersection
b) re: Design of Jasper Drive
Mr. Wayne Bando advised that this delegation is the sixth attempt he has
made to express his concerns and suggestions regarding the proposed design
for Jasper Drive. Mr. Bando expressed his disappointment that his concerns
and suggestions have not been addressed and implemented into the process
as yet and he noted that this delegation was inadvertently omitted from the
March 26th Council meeting agenda where this issue was being considered.
Mr. Bando restated his primary concerns regarding the intersection of the
Tecumseh/Jasper intersection, suggesting that the radius of the curbs be
altered slightly to accommodate the irregular angles of the intersecting streets.
In regard to the Design of Jasper Drive, Mr. Bando indicated that he does not
agree with certain aspects of report PW02-021 and feels that the current
design is not economical or functional. Mr. Bando indicated that the report is
based on the assumption that the speed limit in the area is 40k per hour and
advised that no speed limit is posted therefore the standard speed is 50k per
hour. Mr. Bando suggested that the road at the Collins/Jasper intersection be
reverted back to the centre line of the original road allowance and requested
that this matter be re-visited and considered along with his comments.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the comments of the delegate be received as information.
CARRIED
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VIII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1. LS02-019 - Contingency Plan – Aurora Tigers Jr. ‘A’
Hockey Club and the 16th Annual Home Show
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT staff be directed to find a permanent solution to the potential
scheduling conflicts which could arise in future years regarding the
Aurora Tigers Junior "A" Hockey Club and the Annual Aurora Home
Show.
CARRIED
5. PL02-033 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application
St. John's Road Development Corporation/
Metrus Developments Inc.
Bayview Avenue, south of St. John's Sideroad
Part of Lots 24 and 25, Concession 2 EYS
D14-03-02
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor West
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Zoning
By-law Amendment application D14-03-02 regarding Part of Lots 24
and 25, Concession 2 EYS, scheduled for May 28, 2002 at 6:30 p.m.
prior to the regularly scheduled Council Meeting. Further, that the
Public Planning Meeting scheduled for May 29, 2002 be cancelled.
CARRIED
6. PL02-034 - Five Year Review of the Official
Plan and Secondary Plan for the “2C” Urban Expansion
Area Consulting Contract
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the item be deferred until the next meeting of Council.
CARRIED
7. TR02-006 - Independent Market Operator
Prudential Requirements
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute the
attached agreement (“Postponement of Claim Without Assignment of
Debt”) between the Town of Aurora and the Canadian Imperial Bank of
Commerce in accordance with the Prudential Security Requirements
as defined by the Independent Market Operator;
AND THAT Council resolve that the Corporation of the Town of
Aurora execute and deliver to Canadian Imperial Bank of
Commerce the Postponement of Claim Without Assignment of
Debt attached to this resolution, and that the Mayor and Municipal
Clerk are hereby authorized to execute and deliver same on
behalf of the Corporation.
CARRIED
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8. LSAC02-003 - March 21, 2002, Leisure Services
Advisory Committee Meeting
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Timpson
2. Report LS02-016, Citizen of the Year Selection Process
THAT the responsibility for making the decision for the Citizen of the Year
Award, remain with the office of the Mayor of the Town of Aurora.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean
1. Report LS02-014, Public/Private Partnership with Newmarket
THAT staff pursue a public/private partnership for the provision of ice
surface(s) in accordance with Council's previous direction on a priority
basis; and
THAT as a part of the consultants responsibilities they also be retained
to deliver a report with regards to a proposed Central York Recreation
Complex - Municipal Partnership between Aurora and Newmarket; and
THAT the Director of Leisure Services express our interest in a joint
partnership to the Town of Newmarket; and
THAT the Director of Leisure Services inquire to the Town of
Newmarket as to whether they are willing to share in the cost of the
additional study.
THAT Council endorse the recommendations of the Town of
Newmarket regarding the YMCA which states:
"AND THAT Aurora be informed that should it be interested in having
the YMCA locate an Employment Centre, a Family Care Centre, and a
Youth Recreation Centre as part of this shared use facility then
Newmarket would be supportive of that concept. A full-scale fitness
facility proposed by the YMCA to serve both Aurora and Newmarket
would not be supported by Newmarket at this time pending further
discussion with the fitness facility operators of both Aurora and
Newmarket and further discussion with the YMCA"; and
THAT no public funds be used in this endeavor.
3. Report LS02-017, $5,000 Gift from Neilson Arthur Hyland Foundation
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee recommend to Council
that the $5,000 gift be received from the Neilson Arthur Hyland
Foundation, with thanks; and
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee recommend to Council
that the Aurora Minor Ball Association receive a Grant of $5,000 to be
used for capital works improvements.
4. Report LS02-015, Bayview Wellington Subdivision Park Locations
THAT the report be referred back to staff for a breakdown of expenses
for Phase II of the Bayview Wellington North Community Park at
Hollandview Trail; and
THAT the expenditures for the new future park at Bayview Wellington
North at Gateway Drive be deferred and that the area be kept as open
space; and
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THAT a proposal for landscaping for the Bayview Wellington
Development Phase I - Civic Square, John West Way at Civic Square
Gate be brought back to the committee.
CARRIED
9. General Committee Meeting Report No. 02-06
Tuesday, April 2, 2002
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM THE
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 02-06, TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2002 - ITEM 1
1. BA02-004 - Amendment to the Building By-law 3487-93
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the report BA02-004 and proposed By-law 4334-02.P be
deferred to the Council Meeting scheduled to take place on Tuesday
May 14, 2002.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the Report of the General Committee Meeting No. 02-06 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted.
CARRIED
IX REGIONAL REPORT
No report was provided at this time.
X OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Councillor Wallace advised that there are several signs which have been erected at
Yonge St. and Murray Drive which are not in conjunction with our sign by-law and
would like to see them removed as soon as possible.
Mayor Jones advised that the Aurora Home Show will be taking place at the Aurora
Community Centre From April 19th to April 21, 2002 and encouraged everyone to
come by and enjoy the show.
Mayor Jones also advised that the Bob Hartwell Runners Challenge will be taking
place on Sunday April 14th and advised that over 300 participants have signed up so
far and encouraged everyone to support and attend this very worthwhile and fun
event.
Councillor Kean inquired about the status of a recent garbage incineration proposal
which was submitted to the Region of York and requested a response.
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XI READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings,
and enacted:
4344-02.T BEING A BY-LAW to
amend Parking By-law
3377-92 as amended,
with respect to Catherine
Ave.
THAT 4334-02.P being a by-law to amend By-law Number 3487-93, a By-law
respecting permits and related matters under the Building Code Act (The Building By-
law) be deferred to the May 14, 2002 Council meeting for further consideration.
CARRIED
XII IN CAMERA
Legal Matter
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT this Council proceed In Camera to address a legal matter.
CARRIED
XIII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Timpson
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
CARRIED