MINUTES - Council - 20020423
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 02-11
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, April 23, 2002
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith,
Kean, MacEachern, Pedersen, Vrancic, Wallace
and West.
Councillor Timpson was absent on vacation.
STAFF MEMBERS Chief Administrative Officer, Deputy Clerk, Director
of Planning, Director of Leisure Services, Director
of Public Works, Treasurer, Solicitor, By-law 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 Griffith Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as presented with the
addition of the following:
Memo from Corporate Services re: The Optimist Club Presentation.
Delegation request from Mr. Gerry Conetta, re: Item #2 CS02-014 -
Limousine Licence By-law.
Correspondence from York Region Shooters, re: Sign License to
Announce the Home Games of the York Region Shooters.
CARRIED
III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 02-10, Tuesday, April 9, 2002.
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Number 02-10 be adopted as printed
and circulated.
CARRIED
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IV PRESENTATIONS
Diane Fergueson, Chair of LACAC re: A Historical Plaque
to be presented to Mrs. Binns, owners of 69 Spruce Street
Diane Fergueson presented a historical plaque to Mrs. Binns, in recognition of
their Heritage Home, located at 69 Spruce Street.
The Optimist Club presentation of a cheque to
Mr. Chris Catania, Youth & Community Development
Co-ordinator for various Youth Community Projects.
Mr. Tom McGhee, President of the Optimist Club, presented Mr. Chris
Catania a cheque in the amount of $5,500 to assist the community with their
youth initiatives, such as the Skateboard Park and the Youth Newsletter.
V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 9(1)(3)(8) were identified for discussion.
VI ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
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:
4. PL02-038 - Application for Exemption from Part Lot Control
Heathwood Homes (Aurora) Limited
Lots 15, 16, 17 and 18 and Block 44,
Registered Plan 65M-3461
And Block 4, Registered Plan 65M-2976
Stone Road and Millcliff Circle
D12-PLC-01-02
THAT Council approve the request for exemption from Part Lot Control
made by Heathwood Homes (Aurora) Limited to divide Lots 15, 16, 17
and 18 and Block 44, Registered Plan 65M-3461, and Block 4,
Registered Plan 65M-2976 into separate lots; and
THAT, Council enact By-law Number 4347-02.D.
7. EDC02-05 - April 10th, 2002, Economic Development Advisory
Committee Meeting
THAT the Committee Record of the Economic Development Advisory
Committee Meeting held on April 10, 2002 be received as information.
8. LSAC02-004 - April 11, 2002, Leisure Services
Advisory Committee Meeting
THAT the Director of Leisure Services bring back to the next Leisure
Services Advisory Committee Meeting the revised Public Facilities
Renaming Policy; and
THAT the Report of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee be
received for information.
CARRIED
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VII DELEGATIONS
Delegation request from Mr. Gerry Conetta, re: Item #2 CS02-014 -
Limousine Licence By-law .
Mr. Conetta expressed that his application should be approved due to the
wording in the current Licensing By-law. Mr. Conetta stated that the By-law
defines a luxury vehicle as a type approved by the Licensing Officer and shall
include, but is not limited to, stretch vehicles and vehicles manufactured for
use as limousines. Because the By-law states "not limited to" Mr. Conetta
requests that Council allow his application and prepare a new By-law to
include the Town and Country van that he wishes to use. Mr. Conetta believes
there is a need for this type of vehicle to handle families and smaller corporate
customers who need more space than a sedan can offer without the expense
or the extravagance of a stretch limousine. Mr. Conetta is aiming to change
perceptions through advertising and familiarity so that the Town and Country
will be recognized for the luxury vehicle it is and aim to provide a middle
choice. To avoid confusion to the general public, Mr. Conetta will ensure that
all business cards, letterhead, envelopes and future advertising will display the
name "Limo Van Services".
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information and
that item #2 be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
At this point in the meeting the Chair determined that it would be appropriate to
move Item #2 report CS02-014 forward for discussion.
2. CS02-014 - Limousine Licence By-law
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the request to license vans as limousines be supported; and
THAT staff amend the Limousine Licencing By-law to include a sub-
category regarding luxury mini vans; and
THAT the By-law be subject to any other provisions that the Licencing
Officer deems appropriate; and
THAT all advertising clearly identify that the service offered is an
alternative to a stretch limousine and the licence shall be subject to
adherence of all other provisions within the by-law, or the licence shall
be revoked.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the sub-category to the By-law regarding luxury mini vans also
include sports utility vehicles.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the sub-category to the By-law regarding additional vehicles
include a provision defining the limitations of time and distance for
which they are hired.
CARRIED
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VIII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1. ADM02-004 - Bayview Wellington North Inc.
Proposed Conveyance of Part of Block 26,
Plan 65M-2873
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the lands described as Part of Block 26, Plan 65M-2873,
designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 65R-24601, Town of Aurora,
Regional Municipality of York be declared surplus;
That Staff be directed to advertise the proposed conveyance of the
subject lands in the local newspaper for two (2) consecutive weeks;
THAT upon hearing no adverse comments from the public notice, the
Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the attached Offer to
Purchase Agreement from Bayview Wellington North Inc. and Staff be
directed to introduce the applicable sale by-law for Council’s
consideration at a future meeting.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT paragraph 24 of the Offer to Purchase be revised by changing
the word “inclusive” to “exclusive”; and
THAT paragraph 27 of the Offer to Purchase for the provisions
regarding area adjustments be removed.
CARRIED
3. PL02-034 - Five Year Review of the Official Plan and
Secondary Plan for the "2C" Urban Expansion Area
Consulting Contract
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a contract 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 with
Sorenson, Gravely Lowes, subject to minor alterations acceptable to
the Town Solicitor.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor West
THAT paragraph 2(3)(b) of the agreement made between Sorenson,
Gravely Lowes Planning Associates Inc., and the Town of Aurora be
amended to indicate the Town of Aurora reserves the right to hire an
alternative consultant in order to complete Phase 2; and
THAT paragraph 3(3) of the agreement made between Sorenson,
Gravely Lowes Planning Associates Inc., and the Town of Aurora be
amended to read " No payment in excess of the aforementioned sums
as set out in paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be made with Council's
approval, in strict accordance with Aurora's requisite purchasing
policies and procedures or, where required, by the Council of Aurora" ;
and
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THAT paragraph 3(6) of the agreement made between Sorenson,
Gravely Lowes Planning Associates Inc., and the Town of Aurora be
amended by concluding the paragraph with "and/or to terminate the
agreement."
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT paragraph 18 of the agreement made between Sorenson,
Gravely Lowes Planning Associates Inc., and the Town of Aurora be
amended by changing the word "Town" to "Aurora" to maintain
consistency throughout the agreement.
CARRIED
5. TR02-008 - Microsoft Licensing Price Increases
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor West
THAT Council authorize the purchase of Microsoft upgrade licenses for
the Corporation prior to the scheduled May 1, 2002 Canadian market
price increase.
CARRIED
6. LACAC02-04 - April 8, 2002, Local Architectural
Conservation Advisory Committee Meeting
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Kean
1. THAT the Committee Record of the L.A.C.A.C. Meeting held on
April 8, 2002, be received as information; and
Renovations to 87 Temperance St.
2. That the proposed renovations to 87 Temperance St. as
presented by the owners be approved; and
Demolition of 37 Temperance St.
3. That due to the extensive fire damage that has occurred on the
building, the LACAC Committee does not object to the
demolition of 37 Temperance St., and further that the committee
also encourages the owner to plant grass and landscaping on
the vacant property after the demotion is completed in order to
improve the streetscape visibility; and
Addition to Willow Farm House 15900 Yonge St.
4. That LACAC approve the application for the addition to the
Willow Farm House, 15900 Yonge St. subject to the owners
entering into a Heritage Easement with the Town, and further
that Mr. Jim Tree, Parks Manager be requested to conduct a
site visit of the creek and surrounding area in order to identify
any significant features.
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Proposed Development Yonge St. & Church St.
5. That the development design proposal be approved in principle
subject to J. McIntyre and D. Falconer meeting with the applicant
to confirm the architectural details of the building and their report
back to the committee; and
6. Landform Subcommittee Report
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT item 6 be referred back to staff; and
THAT staff define the heritage resource area and prepare a
comprehensive review of the area outlining the historical core,
including input from LACAC, EDAC and the Yonge Street
Community Core Sub-committee; and
THAT staff report back to Council for discussion and review, and
Council’s further direction on a possible consultant being hired at
that time.
CARRIED
Demolition of 52 Machell Ave.
7. That the correspondence from the Director of Building regarding
the issuance of a demolition permit for 52 Machell Ave. be
received for information; and
Resthaven Nursing Home
8. That the site plan elevations as presented be approved in
principle, and that the applicant be requested to provide
additional information prior to the final approval on the brick
details/colour, the roof colour, the driveway entrance treatment
which were a condition of the streetscape plan negotiated as
part of the OMB approval, and that the committee indicate that it
has no objections to the issuance of demolition permits for 33,
37, 41 and 45 George St; and
Renovations to 68 Wellington St. E.
9. That the proposed renovations to 68 Wellington St. E. be
approved; and
Committee of Adjustment Applications
10. That LACAC has no concerns with the proposed minor variance
to 82 Wellington St. E.; and
That LACAC has no concerns with the proposed minor
variances to 38 Wellington St. E., however the Committee of
Adjustment should be aware that LACAC are awaiting
comments from the Building Dept. on the signage erected on
this property; and
General Correspondence
11. That the correspondence be received for information, and that a
copy of the Architectural Conservancy Conference registration
be sent to the Yonge St. Commercial Area Sub-committee; and
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Heritage Resource Area Streetscape
12. That the draft policy recommendations from heritage resource
area streetscape consultant be received for information.
CARRIED
9. General Committee Meeting Report No. 02-07
Tuesday, April 16, 2002
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM THE
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 02-07, TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2002 - ITEM 1, 3
AND 8.
1. CS02-011 - Revisions to Administration Policies for
Salary Classification Schedules & Benefits
Adjustments for Full Time Non Union Staff
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Mayor Jones
THAT Council approve the revisions to the Salary and Classification
Schedules prescribed by Administration Policy No. 7 to provide for a
salary adjustment to all non union full time staff effective April 1, 2002;
and
THAT Council approve the revisions to the Benefits plan prescribed by
Administration Policy No. 20 to provide for adjustments in the dental
plan, and bereavement leave; and
THAT Council approve the revision to the mileage expenses
prescribed by Administrative Policy No. 28 to provide for an adjustment
in the monthly mileage rate; and
THAT staff be authorized to update, circulate and implement the
revisions to the Schedules appended to Administration Policy No. 7
and No. 20 in accordance with the Council approval.
On a recorded vote, the motion was CARRIED
YEAS: 7 NAYS: 1
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Griffith, MacEachern, Pedersen, Vrancic,
Wallace, West and Mayor Jones
VOTING NAYS: Councillor Kean.
3. CS02-013 - Town Sponsored Rabies Clinic
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the report be received and that staff be directed to proceed with
the Town Sponsored Rabies Clinic provided that veterinary
assistance be made available on a voluntary basis; and
THAT the rabies vaccine be acquired through sponsorship.
CARRIED
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8. PL02-037 - Site Plan Amendment Application
1366258 Ontario Ltd. (Willow Farm)
15900 Yonge Street
File Number D11-01-92
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT Report PL02-037 be received as information;
THAT, subject to a satisfactory review by the Site Plan Committee, the
Director of Planning be authorized to execute a site plan amendment
agreement between 1366258 Ontario Ltd. and the Town of Aurora
respecting an addition to the existing residential dwelling;
THAT, the request to abandon the option of building a public pathway
be denied; and
THAT staff explore the possibility of extending the term of the
agreement to construct a public pathway.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the remainder of the Report of the General Committee Meeting
No. 02-07 be received and the recommendations carried by the
Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
(Added item) Correspondence from York Region Shooters, re: Sign License to
Announce the Home Games of the York Region Shooters
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the correspondence be received for information and the item be
referred back to staff for comment.
CARRIED
IX REGIONAL REPORT
Mayor Jones advised that York Region Council has released it's road map to
the future last week with the launch of vision 20/26 and a copy is available in
the Councillor's room.
Mayor Jones also advised that the York Region economy has continued to
grow and diversify and that in the year 2001, the population in York Region
increased by 38,000, and employment opportunities increased with the
addition of 25,000 new jobs within York Region.
Mayor Jones also advised that the Region currently has three fire dispatch
centres serving York Region and they are looking into implementing a
centralized fire dispatch centre.
Mayor Jones also advised that York Region is looking into implementing a
Region wide 211 Community Information Referral and Volunteer Opportunity
Hotline.
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X OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Councillor Kean extended his congratulations to the Oak Ridges Trail
Association and all their volunteers who were out on Saturday at the Case
Wood Lot cleaning it up and picking up all the garbage.
Councillor Kean, as chair of the Official Plan Review Committee wanted to
advise that the meeting will be held April 29th at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall.
Councillor Vrancic extended his congratulations to the Aurora Chamber of
Commerce for the Home Show which attracted over 5,500 visitors and was a
tremendous success, the staff and volunteers did a fantastic job.
Councillor Vrancic advised that the Canadian Lifeguard Championships is a
national competition run by the Life Saving Society for Lifeguards and
expressed his support. The competition will take place May 2nd to 4th and the
Town of Aurora has a team of Lifeguards, who have been fundraising and
taking donations at the Leisure Complex.
Councillor Wallace advised of the Clown Parade which will be taking place on
Sunday May the 5th at noon. The Clowns will march from the Howard
Johnson's Hotel to the Community Centre and entertain there from 1-3 p.m.
Mayor Jones advised that the dog and cat licensing canvassers will be
commencing soon, coming door to door to help save residents a trip to the
Town Hall in order to purchase their licenses. Mayor Jones suggested asking
for proper identification to ensure that they are from the Town and advised
that it's a great way to license your pet, should they ever get away, the Town
could identify them and return them to their owner.
Mayor Jones advised that the Magic International Charities have again
chosen the Aurora Seniors’ Centre as their fundraising target. Last year they
raised $18,000 which they donated to our Seniors’ Centre and helped to
purchase 8 computers, a receiver and CD player, digital camera, pool room
accessories, repaired pool tables and lounge furniture, which the Seniors
were very grateful for.
XI READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings,
and enacted:
4341-02.D BEING A BY-LAW to adopt
Official Plan Amendment No.
42
4345-02.T BEING A BY-LAW to amend
Parking By-law 3377-92 as
amended, with respect to
Valhalla Court, Kennedy Street
and Temperance Street
4346-02.L BEING A BY-LAW to amend
By-law 4220-00.L, being a By-
Law to transfer the employees,
assets, liabilities, rights and
obligations of the Aurora Hydro
Electric Commission and of
The Corporation of the Town of
Aurora in respect of the
distribution and retailing of
electricity to a corporation and
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its subsidiary corporation to be
incorporated under the
Business Corporations Act
(Ontario) pursuant to Section
142 of the Electricity Act, 1998
(Ontario).
4347-02.D BEING A BY-LAW to exempt
Block 4 on Registered Plan
65M-2976, and Lots 15, 16, 17
and 18, and Block 44 on
Registered Plan 65M-3461 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).
CARRIED
XII IN CAMERA
Property Matter
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT this Council proceed In Camera to address a property matter.
CARRIED
XIII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Griffith
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR K. SMYTH, DEPUTY CLERK