MINUTES - Council - 20021217
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 02-30
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, December 17, 2002
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith, Kean,
Timpson, MacEachern, Pedersen, Vrancic, Wallace
and West.
STAFF MEMBERS Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Building, Director of
Planning, Director of Public Works, Director of Leisure
Services, Treasurer, Solicitor and Council/ Committee
Secretary.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Griffith declared an interest in item 16 (3) General Committee Report LS02-051
by virtue of his spouse being a member of the Pine Tree Potters Guild, 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.
Mayor Jones declared an interest in item 15 (4) General Committee Meeting Report 02-
17 with regard to the Corporate Services Department budget, due to the employment of
his spouse in the Corporate Services Department 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:
Delegation request from Mr. Brad Rogers of the Forhan Rogers Group
re: Item 3 - PL02-109 Zoning By-law Amendment & Draft Plan of
Condominium, 240 Kennedy St. W. - Leonard Lind
Mr. Robert C. Sherwood, resident re: Item 3 - PL02-109 Zoning By-law
Amendment & Draft Plan of Condominium, 240 Kennedy St. W. -
Leonard Lind
Delegation request from Ms Angela Sciberras of the Forhan Rogers
Group re: Item 6 - PL02-112 Draft Plan of Subdivision for Elderberry Hill
– Schickendanz Bros. Ltd.
Additional material to be considered along with the Delegation from Mr.
Ron Weese of the Aurora Youth Soccer Club.
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By-law 4398-02.F - to authorize a schedule of fees for the Leisure
Services Department.
Correspondence from Sam and Jan Nardi re: Item 3 - PL02-109 Zoning
By-law Amendment & Draft Plan of Condominium, 240 Kennedy St. W. -
Leonard Lind
ITEM WITHDRAWN FROM AGENDA: DELEGATION - Michael Tough
of the Bayview Greens Ratepayers Association re: Item 15(2) – General
Committee Report LS02-053 2003 Proposed Capital Budget
CARRIED
III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 02-26, Tuesday, November 12, 2002.
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Number 02-26 be adopted as printed and
circulated.
CARRIED
IV PRESENTATIONS
NONE
V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 3, 4, 6, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18(5) and 20 were identified for discussion.
VI ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Griffith 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. ADM02-016- 2002 Municipal Competitiveness
Study - An Overview from the Town of
Aurora Perspective
THAT Council receive Report ADM02-006 dated December 17, 2002,
regarding an overview of the 2002 Municipal Competitiveness Study
prepared by BMA Management Consulting Inc.
5. PL02-107- Site Plan Application, Sunrise of Aurora Limited
Part of Block 60, Plan M-2034 and Block 7, Plan 65M-2441
Golf Links Drive
File Number: D11-06-02
THAT Report PL02-107 be received as information and that subject to the
submission of all fees and securities, Council authorize the Director of
Planning to enter into a site plan agreement between Sunrise of Aurora
Limited and the Town of Aurora respecting the construction of a 78 unit
retirement home on the subject lands.
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7. PL02-113- Official Plan Amendment Application
1207309 Ontario Inc. (Magna)
Part of Lot 21, Concession 2 E.Y.S
D09-05-02
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Official Plan
Amendment application D09-05-02 regarding Part of Lot 21, Concession 2
E.Y.S. scheduled for the January 29, 2003 Public Planning Meeting.
8. PW02-064- Provincial Minimum Maintenance Standards For
Municipal Highways
THAT Council adopt Ontario Regulation 239/02 as the Town’s minimum
road maintenance standards, as detailed in Report No. PW02-064;
THAT staff be directed to continue to provide the level of service for snow
accumulation and ice on roadways that was previously approved by Council
in 1997, as detailed in Report No. PW02-064; and
THAT staff be directed to report further to Council on level of service
considerations for all aspects of Public Works activities, as appropriate,
including any budget implications.
9. PW02-069- Contract Extension, Tender No. PW-2000-28 -
The Maintenance and Emergency Responding to
Sanitary Lift and Water Booster Stations Within
the Town of Aurora
THAT Tender No. PW -2000-28, The Maintenance and Emergency
Responding to Sanitary Lift and Water Booster Stations Within The Town of
Aurora, presently awarded to American Water Services Canada Corp.
(formerly known as Azurix North America (Canada) Corp.) be extended for
one year; and
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the attached Amending
Agreement to extend the subject contract.
12. LSAC02-012 - November 27h, 2002, Leisure Services
Advisory Committee Meeting
1. THAT the ice user fees remain at their current level;
2. THAT staff be requested to contact the Aurora Youth Soccer Club to
advise that the Leisure Services Advisory Committee is considering an
increase to soccer user fees to reduce the level of subsidy to 25%; and
THAT the Aurora Youth Soccer Club be invited to attend or submit any
comments to the LSAC meeting, scheduled for Thursday, January 9th,
2003.
3. THAT the Ball Diamond user fees remain at their current level; and
THAT staff be requested to investigate and report back on the feasibility of
revising the Ball user fees to reflect a 4-teir system of charges based on
the following:
1) Youth – lit ball fields 2) Youth – non-lit ball fields
3) Adult – lit ball fields 4) Adult – non-lit ball fields
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4. THAT all membership fees be increased by the greater of either $2 or 3%
rounded to the nearest 50 cents.
5. THAT all other fees, which don’t fall under “membership”, be left to the
discretion of the Director of Leisure Services.
6. THAT the Committee Record of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee
Meeting, held on November 27, 2002, be received for information.
14. LS02-056- Fees and Service Charges
THAT Council approve By-law #4398-02.F for the Department of Leisure
Service Fees and Services Charges.
17. OPR02-005 - November 25, 2002, Five Year Official Plan Review
Committee Meeting
THAT the Committee Record of the Five Year Official Plan Review
Committee Meeting held on November 25, 2002 be received as information;
and
That a Landowners meeting be scheduled for Saturday January 11, 2003
commencing at 9:00 am at which meeting interested landowners within the
2C area will be given 15 minutes each to make a presentation to the
Committee pertaining to their goals for the future use of their lands.
THAT, a Public Planning Meeting be scheduled for January 27, 2003 at 7:30
P.M. to receive input on the Five Year Review of the Official Plan.
19. LACAC02-013 - December 9, 2002, Local Architectural
Conservation Advisory Committee Meeting
1. THAT the Committee Record of the L.A.C.A.C. Meeting held on Dec.
9, 2002 be received for information; and
120 Kennedy St. W.
2. That LACAC has no objection to the demolition of the existing house.
CARRIED
VII DELEGATIONS
Mr. Jack Patterson, President of the Aurora Cemetery
Corporation re: Item 11 –BA02 -019 - Exemption to Fill By-law
for Aurora Cemetery – 14253 Yonge Street
Mr. Jack Patterson, advised that the Aurora Cemetery fully supports the
recommendations put forth by staff within report BA02-019, and requested that
Council approve the report as presented.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and that item 11 be
brought forward for consideration at this time.
CARRIED
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11. BA02-019 - Exemption to Fill By-law for Aurora
Cemetery – 14253 Yonge Street
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Council grant an exemption to Fill By-law 4242.00P to permit the
placing of topsoil at the Aurora Cemetery at 14253 Yonge Street.
CARRIED
Mr. Robert Podreciks, of Axiis Architects Inc. re: Item 4 -
PL02-106 – Zoning By-law Amendment, Altaf Ahmed and
Sharp Fashions, 15160 Yonge Street & 5 Tyler Street
Mr. Podreciks, of Axiis Architects advised that all of the conditions for this
application, have been met by the applicant, and he requested that Council
approve the recommendations within report PL02-106 to allow this project to move
forward.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and that item 4 be brought
forward for consideration at this time.
CARRIED
4. PL02-106 - Zoning By-law Amendment
Altaf Ahmed and Sharp Fashions
15160 Yonge Street & 5 Tyler Street
Part of Lots 7 & 8, Plan 9
D14-04-96
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT Report PL02-106 be received and that implementing By-law No.
4328-02.D be given first, second, and third readings at the next available
Council Meeting; and
THAT staff re-visit the traffic conditions in the area, upon completion
of the project, to determine appropriate traffic control signage.
CARRIED
Mr. Ronald G. Weese, Acting President of the Aurora Youth
Soccer Club re: Item 13 - LSAC02-013 - December
12h, 2002, Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting
Mr. Ron Weese, Acting President of the Aurora Youth Soccer Club expressed
thanks on behalf of the Soccer Club to the Leisure Services Advisory Committee
and the Town of Aurora for their efforts to maintain an effective and diverse range
of leisure services and activities within the community, while keeping costs at a
manageable level. Mr. Weese provided a brief history of the user fee increases
imposed upon the Aurora Youth Soccer Club over the past 4 years and expressed
concern with regard to the resulting increases in membership fees and the
potential loss of membership due to these increases. Mr. Weese summarized by
indicating the Club’s ongoing mission to provide a quality youth soccer program for
the community, noting the Club’s opposition to the increasing of user fees and
advised that the Club fully supports the recommendations within report LSAC02-
13.
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Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and that item 13 be
brought forward for consideration at this time.
CARRIED
13. LSAC02-013 – December 12th, 2002, Leisure Services
Advisory Committee Meeting
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee
Meeting, held on December 12, 2002, be received for information; and
2. THAT The Aurora Youth Soccer Club continue to receive their current level
of subsidy, at 56%, as per the existing Pricing Policy, based on 2003 sports
field maintenance costs; and
THAT staff be directed to contact all user groups in Aurora to request
that the Town be included on all mailing lists for correspondence
from each of these groups.
CARRIED
Mr. Steve Mills, re: Item 16(5) – General Committee Report
PW02-067 – Finalization of Urban Design Review of Heritage
Resource Area
Mr. Mills advised that he supports the report and he encouraged staff to consider
the inclusion of a time-frame for the Maple street & Fleury Street issue. Mr. Mills
requested that this item be deferred until January in order for the residents of
Maple & Fleury Street have an opportunity to carefully review the staff report.
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and that item 16(5) be
brought forward for consideration at this time.
CARRIED
16. General Committee Meeting Report No. 02-18
Tuesday, December 10, 2002
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM THE
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 02-18, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2002 - ITEM 5
(5) PW02-067 - Finalization of Urban Design Review of Heritage
Resource Area Study
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the recommendations of the August 2002 Urban Design Review of
Streets – Heritage Resource Area study related to the construction and
reconstruction of streets in the Heritage Resource Area be adopted as
detailed in Report No. PW02-067;
THAT staff be directed to report to Council on any additional costs incurred
because of the above noted recommendations on a street-by-street basis as
the streets are reconstructed;
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THAT, with respect to the reconstruction of Maple Street and Fluery Street,
staff be directed to:
• survey the residents of Maple Street and Fluery Street with regard to
their willingness to pay for historical street lights;
• report to Council on the results of the above survey;
• complete the design of the reconstruction of these streets as described
in Report No. PW02-067 and the results of the street light survey;
• tender the project as soon as possible thereafter; and
• report to Council on the tender results together with final
recommendations on letting of the contract;
THAT the recommendations of the August 2002 Urban Design Review of
Streets – Heritage Resource Area study not related to the construction and
reconstruction of streets be referred to the responsible Department for
appropriate action; and
THAT Report No. PW02-067 be forwarded to LACAC for comment; and
THAT the Director of Public Works report on the normal costs of the
road reconstruction project as well as any additional costs that may be
created utilizing the new standards, and that this information be
included in the survey.
CARRIED
Delegation request from Mr. Brad Rogers of the Forhan Rogers Group re:
Item 3 - PL02-109 Zoning By-law Amendment & Draft Plan of Condominium
Leonard Lind
Mr. Brad Rogers appeared on behalf of Mr. Nardi, the neighbouring property to
express concerns with regard to the lack of notice provided to interested members
of the public in advance of this meeting. Mr. Rogers requested that Council
support seeking further input from the public and that the applicant consider re-
siting the houses by providing frontage onto Kennedy Street.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to item 3 for
consideration.
CARRIED
Mr. Robert C. Sherwood, resident re: Item 3 - PL02-109 Zoning By-law
Amendment & Draft Plan of Condominium Leonard Lind
Mr. Robert Sherwood expressed his opposition of this application, noting that in
April of 2001, Council denied this application. Mr. Sherwood advised that the
proposed site is not suitable for building because of the amount of peat in the soil.
Mr. Sherwood also expressed concerns regarding the cul-de-sac lay-out of the
proposed design and indicated concerns that the roadways would not be large
enough to allow fire and emergency vehicles to have suitable access to the
buildings.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to item 3 for
consideration.
CARRIED
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Mr. Chris Barnette, of Davis & Company re: Item 3 - PL02-109 - Zoning By-law
Amendment & Draft Plan of Condominium - Leonard Lind
Mr. Chris Barnette spoke on behalf of Mr. Lind and advised that the proposal
before Council this evening is very different from the previous application put forth
in April 2001, noting that many of the concerns expressed by staff and residents
regarding the previous application, have been addressed in the current Draft Plan
of Condominium. Mr. Barnett advised that residents will be provided with plenty of
notice in advance of the forthcoming Ontario Municipal Board hearings regarding
this Application. Mr. Barnette listed the many measures which have been taken to
address concerns, including various environmental studies, and advised that he
and the applicant are willing to meet with any concerned residents to work out any
remaining concerns prior to the OMB hearing.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and that item 3 be brought
forward for consideration at this time.
CARRIED
3. PL02-109 - Zoning By-law Amendment
& Draft Plan of Condominium,
Lenard Lind
Part of Lot 79, Concession 1, W.Y.S.
240 Kennedy Street West
File Numbers D14-06-01 & D07-02-4A
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Planning Report PL02-109 be received and that Council direct Staff
to go forward on consent to the Ontario Municipal Board for approval of the
draft zoning by-law amendment attached as Appendix “A” to report PL02-
109 and that Staff be directed to prepare the conditions of draft approval for
the subject draft plan of condominium and report back to General
Committee in January, 2003; and
THAT Mr. Burnett, on behalf of the applicant, Mr. Sherwood and Mr. &
Mrs. Nardi, be encouraged to meet informally and try to resolve the
concerns that have been expressed at this meeting, prior to the OMB
hearing.
CARRIED
Delegation request from Ms Angela Sciberras of the Forhan Rogers Group
re: Item 6 - PL02-112 Draft Plan of Subdivision for Elderberry Hill –
Schickendanz Bros. Ltd.
Mr. Ron Webb spoke on behalf of the applicant, Mr. John Elder. Mr. Webb
indicated that the applicant fully supports the recommendations by staff within
report PL02-112 and requested that Council grant servicing allocation now to
enable the applicant to move forward with the project.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and that item 6 be brought
forward for consideration at this time.
CARRIED
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6. PL02-112 - Draft Plan of Subdivision
Elderberry Hill
Schickedanz Bros. Ltd.
13990 and 14028 Yonge Street
D12-01-3A
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the proposed plan of subdivision D12-01-3A prepared by Forhan
Rogers, dated January 8, 2001 revised November 21, 2002 be draft
approved subject to the conditions of Draft Approval attached as Appendix
"A" being fulfilled prior to final approval;
THAT the notification protocol respecting Environmental Spills be extended
to include RAYS;
THAT RAYS and By-law Enforcement Staff be invited to attend the
preconstruction meeting held prior to the initiation of any grading on the site
to facilitate an understanding among the parties of procedures for dealing
with enforcement issues and other matters during the construction period
can be reviewed;
THAT the precedent subdivision agreement be amended to include a
requirement that fill imported to any site meet the Surface Soil Criteria for a
Potable Groundwater Condition as set out in the Ontario Ministry of the
Environment Guideline for Use at Contaminated Sites in Ontario; and
THAT servicing allocation be granted for the Schickedanz Broths. LTD,
for 40 units.
On a recorded vote, the motion was CARRIED
YEAS: 7 NAYS: 2
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Griffith, Kean, Pedersen, Timpson, Wallace, West
and Mayor Jones
VOTING NAYS: Councillors MacEachern and Vrancic
VIII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1. ADM02-015- Drainage Easement and Downspouts on
Residential Lots in New Developments
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT staff be directed to prepare a report and an accompanying By-
law to address the issue of grading and drainage in all new plans of
subdivision.
CARRIED
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10. CS02-053 - Amendment to the Procedural By-law
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT Council’s Procedural By-law 4280-01.C be amended; and
THAT the proposed by-law implementing the amendments be enacted by
Council; and
THAT the by-law contain a provision that all Committees are to appoint
a Vice-Chair.
CARRIED
Mayor Jones, having previously declared an interest in item 15, relinquished the Chair to
Deputy Mayor West during the consideration of this matter and did not take part in the
vote called for in this regard. Upon conclusion of this matter, Mayor Jones resumed the
Chair.
15. General Committee Meeting Report No. 02-17
Saturday, November 30, 2002
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Report of the General Committee Meeting No. 02-17 be received
and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
Councillor Griffith, having previously declared an interest item 16(3) relating to the Pine
Tree Potters Guild, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard.
16. General Committee Meeting Report No. 02-18
Tuesday, December 10, 2002
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM THE
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 02-18, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2002 - ITEM 3
(3) LS02-051 – Pine Tree Potters Guild Agreement
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT Council authorize Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with
the Pine Tree Potters Guild for the use of basement rotunda in the Aurora
Public Library for the period of January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2007.
CARRIED
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM THE
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 02-18, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2002 - ITEM 17
(17) BA02-017 - Variance to Sign By-law #3400-92
The Beer Store – 14800 Yonge Street
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Council approve the site-specific request for a variance to By-law
#3400-92 as it affects 14800 Yonge Street, Unit 101 to permit a proposed
sign to project beyond the roofline of the building with the provision that,
when and if the tree is ever removed, the tree will be replaced by the
vendor.
CARRIED
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CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM THE
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 02-18, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2002 - ITEM 6
(6) PW02-070 - Waste Management User Pay Programs Cost Review
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT a charge of $1.00 per waste bag over the limit of 3 waste bags be
adopted;
THAT the user pay garbage program, as more fully described in Report
PW02-070, begin on June 3, 2003; and
THAT Council direct staff to prepare and submit the necessary by-law to
reflect the above recommendation.
On a recorded vote, the motion was CARRIED
YEAS: 6 NAYS: 3
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Kean, MacEachern, Pedersen, Vrancic, Wallace,
and Mayor Jones
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Griffith, Timpson and West
18. EDAC02-010 - December 11th, 2002, Economic Development
Advisory Committee Meeting
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Kean
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Economic Development Advisory
Committee Meeting held on December 11, 2002 be received as
information.
2. Memorandum to Committee - Work Plan for the Town's New Corporate
Marketing Logo
THAT January 8th, 2003 E.D.A.C. meeting be rescheduled to January
15, 2003; and
THAT as part of that meeting, a presentation by the Core Project Team
be made to the Committee’s citizen members regarding the Town’s new
corporate marketing logo.
3. Yonge Street Commercial Area Sub-Committee
THAT the holding of a Breakfast meeting at the Aurora Public Library to
be attended by the Yonge Street retailers, Committee members and
town staff on January 23rd be endorsed and that staff be directed to
proceed with finalization of the arrangements and circulation of
invitations to merchants and property owners.
THAT EDAC and Council approve the continuation of the Farmers
Market to take place on the Temperance Street parking lot from June 7th
through Thanksgiving weekend 2003 and that the Town Solicitor be
requested to create a simple contract for the vendors incorporating fees,
waiver of liability etc.
THAT the EDO be requested to investigate the parameters of the
downtown reality tax rebate incentive program recently instituted by the
City of Cambridge and report on the outcome to the subcommittee.
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THAT staff investigate with the owner of the Pizza Pizza at 15243
Yonge Street, changing the current signage and the feasibility of
community groups and/or non-profit organizations using the vacant store
front location.
4. THAT the Planning staff report back to this committee on the feasibility
and options available to the Town of designating, preserving and
maintaining historical areas.
5. THAT this committee strongly endorses the reconsideration of the
implementation of a gateway sign at Wellington Street East and
Highway 404 and the funds for this project be included in the second
draft of the 2003 operating budget.
CARRIED
20. TSAB02-031 - December 4, 2002, Traffic Safety
Advisory Board Meeting
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT staff be requested to follow up with York Region Police Department
regarding a recent request for them to provide details on the number of
accidents which have occurred at the location in front of Habitat for
Humanity over the past 5 years.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT item #2 Report No. TSAB02-029 - Town of Aurora - Proposed Traffic
Calming Policy, be deferred to the next General Committee Meeting.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the Committee Record of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting
held on December 4, 2002 be received as information.
THAT the following recommendations of the Board be adopted:
1. Report No. TSAB02-028 – Henderson Drive – Pedestrian Safety
Concerns.
(i) THAT the installation of Intersection Pedestrian Signals on
Henderson Drive at the McClellan Way/Baldwin Road intersection as
described in Report No. TSAB02-028 be approved;
(ii) THAT Staff be directed to include the funding for the installation of
Intersection Pedestrian Signals at the intersection of Henderson
Drive and McClellan Way/Baldwin Road in the submission of the
second draft of the 2003 Budget;
(iii) THAT upon receiving approval from Council for this work:
• Staff be authorized to issue a tender for this project, and
• Staff be directed to report to Council with the results of the tender.
3. Report No. TSAB02-030 – Murray Drive – Safety Concerns West
of Wiles Court.
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(i) THAT the proposed guardrail on the north side of Murray Drive west
of Wiles Court previously considered by Council not be installed;
(ii) THAT the existing chevrons on the north side of Murray Drive be removed;
(iii) THAT as described in Report No. TSAB02-030:
• concrete flowerpots be installed on the north side of Murray Drive
west of Wiles Court;
• a direction checkerboard sign with a 30km/hr warning tab be
install on the north side of Murray Drive 10 meters west of Wiles
Court; and
(iv) THAT Staff be directed to include the funding for the installation of
concrete flowerpots on the north side of Murray Drive west of Wiles
court in the submission of the second draft of the 2003 Budget.
4. June 20, 2002 email from Steve Dekter regarding traffic concerns
on Murray Drive.
(i) THAT a letter be sent to the York Regional Police Department
requesting increased police enforcement of the posted 40km/hr
speed limit and stop sign compliance; and
(ii) THAT the Radar Board be scheduled for use on Murray Drive in April
2003.
5. November 7, 2002 letter from John and Linda Housser regarding
traffic concerns on Spruce Street.
(i) THAT the November 7, 2002 letter from John and Linda Housser
regarding traffic concerns on Spruce Street be deferred until the
necessary traffic counts have been completed in April/May 2003;
(ii) THAT staff be directed to determine if a traffic circle, raised
intersection or a diagonal median strip could be installed at the
Spruce Street and Maple Street intersection; and
6. November 29, 2002 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation
Analyst regarding safety concerns on Richardson Drive.
(i) THAT a letter be sent to the York Regional Police Department
requesting increased police enforcement of the posted 40km/hr speed
limit; and
(ii) THAT the Radar Board be scheduled for use on Richardson Drive in
April 2003.
CARRIED
IX REGIONAL REPORT
Mayor Jones advised that there will be a meeting regarding Municipal
Representation taking place on Thursday December 19 at the Region of York
Head Office at 9:30 a.m.
X OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
None
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XI READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4388-02.F BEING A BY-LAW to
to appoint a Municipal Law
Enforcement Officers for the
Corporation of the Town of
Aurora.
4395-02.F BEING A BY-LAW to
levy an Interim Tax Rate for the
year 2003
4396-02.C BEING A BY-LAW to
amend By-law 4280-01.C, a by-
law to govern the procedures of
the Council of the Town of
Aurora and its Committees and
Boards.
4397-02.F BEING A BY-LAW to
appoint Municipal Auditor
4398-02.F BEING A BY-LAW to
authorize a schedule of
fees for the Leisure
Services Department
4398-02.F BEING A BY-LAW to
authorize a schedule of
fees for the Leisure Services
Department
CARRIED
XII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Griffith
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK