MINUTES - Council - 20020611
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 02-15
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, June 11, 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 Building, Director
of Planning, Director of Leisure Services, Director
of Public Works, Treasurer, Solicitor and
Council/Committee Secretary.
Following Open Forum the Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Vrancic declared an interest in item 2 report CS02-025 - Info
Aurora – Status Report - 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.
Councillor Wallace declared an interest in item 9 - General Committee
Meeting Report No. 02-10 (item 2) considered at the General Committee
Meeting held on Tuesday, June 4, 2002, being a meeting at which Councillor
Wallace was not present, by virtue of his affiliation with a publication mentioned
in the report 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 Griffith Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as presented with the
following additions:
• PW02 -039 – Wellington St. Reconstruction - Temporary Exemption
from Noise Nuisance By-law No. 3089-89
• Memo from Bob Panizza re: LACAC Recommendation, Addition to
Willow Farm House – 15900 Yonge Street
• Correspondence from the Town of Newmarket re: Town-wide
Natural Heritage Study
CARRIED
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III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 02-14, Tuesday, May 28, 2002 and Special Council –
Public Planning Meeting No. 02-13, Tuesday, May 28, 2002.
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Number 02-13 and 02-14 be adopted as
printed and circulated.
CARRIED
IV PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Jones presented an Award of Excellence to Richard Boyne, the acting
chair of the Aurora PACT Committee. This award is based on a number of
areas and items of interest that PACT is involved in that include the Safety
Village, various community forums, youth violence forums, meetings with the
Chief of Police, crime prevention, bringing back Neighbourhood Watch, Block
Parents and numerous other programs.
Mayor Jones presented Dick Illingworth a certificate, congratulating him on
celebrating his 86th Birthday.
V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 2, 6, 7 and 9(1)(2)(8)(12) were identified for discussion.
VI ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor MacEachern 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:
1. ADM02-010 - Reconstruction of Wellington Street East
Region of York request for Conveyance and Temporary Easement
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Offer to Sell
Agreement with the Regional Municipality of York respecting the
granting of a temporary easement and conveyance of certain lands
along the north and south side of Wellington Street East described as
Part of Lots 80 and 81, Concession 1, EYS, designated as Parts 3, 4,
33, 34 and 35 on Reference Plan 65R-20502 and Parts 1 to 9 on Plan
65R-24169, Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York; and
THAT By-law 4351-02.L, being a by-law to authorize the conveyance
be provided all three readings.
3. LS02-029 - Park Access Agreements 2002
1. That Council authorize the Director of Leisure Services to execute Park
Access and Restoration Agreements on behalf of the Corporation for the
purposes of granting access to private lands via Municipal Parks and open
space lands.
2. That Council approve a Leisure Services administration fee of $250.00 for
the processing of each Access Agreement granted over Municipal Parks
or open space lands.
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4. LS02-031 - Purchase of Turf Maintenance Equipment
RFQ LS2002-24
THAT Council accept the Quotation received from Church’s Farm
Supplies Ltd. in the amount of $15,841.25, being their all inclusive
price for supply and delivery of one 2002 Kubota Zero Turn Mower.
5. TR02-011 - Development Charges Deferral Agreement –
St. Andrew’s College
THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute a
Development Charges Deferral Agreement with St. Andrew’s College
upon execution of the site plan agreement between St. Andrew’s
College and the Town of Aurora respecting File Number D11-03-02 for
the expansion of existing school facilities.
8. PL02-059 - Site Plan Application
York Region District School Board
Bayview Wellington Elementary School Board
Block 252, Registered Plan 65M-3497
40 Bridgenorth Drive
File Number D11-05-02
THAT Report PL02-051 be received as information;
THAT, subject to a satisfactory review by the Site Plan Committee, the
Director of Planning be authorised to execute a Site Plan Agreement
between the York Region District School Board and the Town of
Aurora respecting the development of an elementary school on the
subject lands.
10. Memo from Corporate Services re: Semi-annual Review of the
Central York Fire Services
THAT the correspondence be received for information.
11. Correspondence from Karen Powell, Assistant to the Chairman
of the Board for Magna International Inc. re: Request to Erect
Signs to Advertise for the “El Dorado Hoedown 2002”
THAT the correspondence be received as information and Council
endorse the recommendations.
12. Correspondence from the City of Vaughan re: Resolution
to the Province of Ontario regarding Funding for Child
Care Units
THAT the correspondence be received as information and Council
endorse the recommendations.
CARRIED
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VII DELEGATIONS
Fire Chief John Molyneaux re: Semi-annual Review of the
Central York Fire Services
Fire Chief John Molyneaux provided a semi-annual review up-date of the
Central York Fire Services outlining their staffing, vehicles, equipment, and
the improvements that have been made to the stations and the fire prevention
and training divisions. Chief Molyneaux advised Council of the number of
calls the new Central York Fire Services has attended since the
amalgamation along with other initiatives they have completed. Chief
Molyneaux also described some of the upcoming projects such as
contributing to the planning, construction and operation of the Children’s
Safety Villiage, establishing a performance measurement program and
introducing a comprehensive wellness program.
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information.
CARRIED
Sal Crimi, P. Eng. of Invar Building Corporation
Re: Development Charge Credits
Mr. Crimi advised Council that he has reviewed report TR02-012 - Proposed
Settlement for Outstanding Development Charge Credits - Supplementary
Information [ 999556 Ontario Limited – Bayview Parks Subdivision ] and feels
that options 5 & 6 as presented on page 66 of the report are feasible and
requests Council to consider these options when making their
recommendations.
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Kean
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 #6 forward for discussion.
6. TR02-012 - Proposed Settlement for Outstanding
Development Charge Credits - Supplementary Information
[ 999556 Ontario Limited – Bayview Parks Subdivision ]
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the provision of the June 1995 Agreement that requires the
component Development Charge Reserve Fund Balance be in a
positive position be eliminated and permit restricted recovery (Water
and Sanitary Sewer Components ONLY = $1,106 per single family
unit) of outstanding off-site funded development charge credits as new
development occurs from this day forward; and
THAT the $45,000 be allocated to the Parks and Recreation Master
Plan reserve fund.
CARRIED
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VIII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Councillor Vrancic having previously declared an interest in item 2 report
CS02-025 - Info Aurora – Status Report - 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.
2. CS02-025 - Info Aurora – Status Report
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the status report on Info Aurora be received.
CARRIED
7. PL02-058 - Proposed Housing Supply Strategy Regional
Municipality of York
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT, Report No. PL02-058 dealing with the Regional Municipality of
York Proposed Housing Strategy be received for information purposes;
and
That Regional Staff be invited to make a presentation at a Council
Meeting in September 2002 to provide a more complete understanding
of the evolving strategy; and
THAT the Region report back as to where Aurora currently fits in
the rental supply level within the Region; and
THAT the Region provide a financial summary and impact that the
increase in number of rental units would have on schools.
CARRIED
Councillor Wallace having previously declared an interest in item 9 - General
Committee Meeting Report No. 02-10 (item 2) by virtue of his affiliation with a
publication mentioned in the report 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.
9. General Committee Meeting Report No. 02-10
Tuesday, June 4, 2002
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM THE
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 02-10, TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2002 - ITEM 1, 8 AND
12
(1) LS02-030 - Proposed Development of Leslie Street Lands
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the consultant’s recommendation not be approved in principle,
but that he be directed to prepare and file with Council a new report
which will explore and itemize other possibilities on the entire parcel of
land taking into account the revised Master Recreation Plan and those
items contemplated in his proposal dated December 5, 2001.
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On a recorded vote, the vote was tied and therefore the motion was
considered DEFEATED
YEAS: 4 NAYS: 4
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Kean, MacEachern, Vrancic and Wallace.
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Griffith, Pedersen, Timpson and Mayor Jones.
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council receive the proposed Concept Plan for the development
of the Leslie Street lands as a starting proposal and it be referred
back to the consultant and staff to further refine; and
THAT the next stage of the analysis include a financial summary
exploring potential revenue for the sale of the employment portion of
the subject lands, costs associated with development and an analysis
of recreational portion in relation to the ongoing review of the
Recreational Master Plan; and
THAT the items contemplated in the consultants proposal dated
December 5, 2001 be considered.
CARRIED
(8) PW02-033 - Removal of Pedestrian Crossover at the
Yonge Street and Mosley Street Intersection
and Installation of Intersection Pedestrian
Signals at the Yonge Street and Tyler Street
Intersection.
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT Council approve the complete removal of the existing Pedestrian
Crossover on Yonge Street at the Mosley Street intersection;
THAT Council approve the installation of Intersection Pedestrian
Signals on Yonge Street at the Tyler Street intersection;
THAT Council approve the allocation of funds from the Municipal
Capital Reserve in the amount of $45,000 for this project;
THAT Council approve the changes in parking restrictions on Yonge
Street as detailed in Report PW02-033;
THAT Report PW02-033 be forwarded to the Region of York for
consideration and approval; and
THAT upon receiving approval from the Region of York for this work
that:
• The Public Works Department be authorized to issue a tender for
this project,
• The Public Works Department be directed to report to Council with
the results of the tender, and
• The Clerks Department introduce the necessary by-law for the
changes in the parking restrictions.
CARRIED
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(12) CS02-020 - Clean Yards By-law
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT report CS02-020 be referred back to staff, to report back to the
July 16th Council meeting with a clearer definition of residential
"lawn" and to address the issue of heavily sloped land or large tracks
of land which may contain swamp, brush or tall grass possibly housing
wildlife i.e. frogs and birds.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the balance of the Report of the General Committee Meeting
No. 02-10 be received and the recommendations carried by the
Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
PW02-039 – Wellington St. Reconstruction - Temporary Exemption from
Noise Nuisance By-law No. 3089-89
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the report be received for information and the recommendation
be endorsed.
CARRIED
Memo from Bob Panizza re: LACAC Recommendation, Addition to
Willow Farm House – 15900 Yonge Street
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received and the recommendations be
endorsed.
CARRIED
Correspondence from the Town of Newmarket re: Town-wide Natural
Heritage Study
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received for information.
CARRIED
IX REGIONAL REPORT
No report was provided at this time.
X OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Councillor Vrancic inquired about the status of the sale of a tractor to the
Cemetery Board. The Director of Leisure Services advised that it was sold for
the asking price.
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Councillor Kean advised that he has received calls from residents of Kennedy
Street regarding an empty lot between 231 and 237 Kennedy Street where
teenagers are dirt biking and inquired whether something could be done to
deter this type of activity. The Director of Public Works advised that the
owner of the property has been made aware of the potential liability issues
and has since repaired the fence and leveled out the mounds of dirt to
discourage the mountain bikers. It was also suggested to the owner to erect
“No Trespassing” signs in order for the police to be able to assist with the
problem.
Councillor Kean suggested that a four way stop sign be installed at the
intersection of Mary Street and Industry Street and asked that it be reviewed
by the TSAB. Councillor Timpson advised that the item will be placed on the
next agenda for their July 3rd meeting.
Councillor Vrancic congratulated Allan Downey, Director of Leisure Services,
Julie Geering, Special Events Co-ordinator and other staff for the excellent
job that was done on the Civic Appreciation Awards.
Councillor Wallace commended the Town of Aurora staff for their involvement
in the 7th Annual Yonge Street Festival and advised that there was an
estimated 30,000 people in attendance.
XI READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings,
and enacted:
4351-02.L BEING A BY-LAW to
authorize a
conveyance of land to
the Regional
Municipality of York
(Wellington Street
East).
4357-02.D BEING A BY-LAW to
amend By-law 2213-78
CARRIED
XIII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Griffith
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
CARRIED
______________________ _________________________________
T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK
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