MINUTES - Council - 20030225
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 03-06
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, February 25, 2003
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith,
Kean, Timpson, MacEachern, Pedersen and
Wallace.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Councillor West was absent on vacation and
Councillor Vrancic was absent on business.
STAFF MEMBERS Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Building, Director
of Planning, Manager of Engineering Services,
Director of Leisure Services, Treasurer and
Council/ Committee Secretary.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Mayor Jones declared an interest in Item 1 - TR03-005 - 2003 Operating and
Capital Fund Budgets – Draft #3 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 Pedersen
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as presented with the
following additions:
Memo from Bob Panizza, Director of Corporate Services re:
Delegation Requests
Delegation request from Mr. Chris Barnett of Davis & Company, re:
Item # 10 & 11 (240 Kennedy Street West)
Delegation request from Mr. Sam Nardi and Mr. Bob Sherwood,
residents, re: Item # 10 & 11 (240 Kennedy Street West)
Delegation request from Peter Allen of Forhan Rogers, re: Item # 10 &
11 (240 Kennedy Street West)
Memo from Sue Seibert, Director of Planning, re: Update for Council
Agenda Item # 13 – February 25, 2003, Preserve Homes Inc., Files
D14-16-01 and D12-01-5A
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TSAB03-002, re: February 12, 2003, Traffic Safety Advisory Board
Meeting
CARRIED
III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 03-05, Tuesday, February 11, 2003.
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the Council Minutes of Meeting Numbers 03-05 be adopted as
printed and circulated.
CARRIED
IV PRESENTATIONS
None
V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 2, 3, 4(7), 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 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:
5. LACAC03-03- February 10, 2003, Local Architectural
Conservation Advisory Committee Meeting
1. THAT the Committee Record of the L.A.C.A.C. Meeting held on
February 10, 2003 be received for information; and
2. Appointment of a Chair and Vice Chair
That W. Mestrinaro be appointed Chair and D. Peirce be appointed
Vice Chair for the balance of the year.
3. 42 Wellington St. E. Proposed Renovations
That the Committee has no objections to the proposed renovations to
42 Wellington St. E. subject to the applicant meeting with J. McIntyre to
review the details of the construction.
4. 15 Catherine St. Proposed Renovations
That the letter from J. McIntyre be received and that the Committee
withdraws it’s initial objections and supports the proposed renovations
to the house.
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5. 15242 Yonge St. Façade Renovations
That the property owner be advised that the Committee has no
preliminary objections to the proposed façade renovations for 15242
Yonge St. and will provide more detailed comments when a formal
application is submitted.
6. 938 St. John’s Road Future Development Proposal
In order to recognize the architectural and historical significance of the
house, the Committee recommends that 938 St. John’s Road be
considered for designation as a heritage building and that as a
condition of any future draft subdivision approval that the developer be
requested to incorporate the subject building into the plan of
subdivision.
7. Heritage Conservation District
That the Committee adopt the draft Elements to Consider in a Heritage
Conservation District as a template of issues for further discussion;
and
That staff obtain additional background information including maps,
property ownership details and any other material that has been
compiled to date; and
That each member of the committee review and prioritize the list of
policies and advise the committee at the next meeting.
8. Site Plan for 15117 Yonge St.
That the Committee approves the proposed site plan design for the
proposed building at 15117 Yonge St.
6. EDAC03-02 - February 12, 2003, Economic Development
Advisory Committee Meeting
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Economic Development Advisory
Committee Meeting held on December 11, 2002 be received as
information.
2. Yonge Street Commercial Area Subcommittee - 'Drop-In Business
Breakfast’ Meeting – Memorandum
THAT the Economic Development Committee request that the Traffic
Safety Advisory Board review the parking issues within the downtown
core and possibly provide some recommendations to the Economic
Development Committee to alleviate illegal parking by GO Transit
commuters at the Temperance Street parking lot.
3. A Review and Discussion of the Town of Aurora's Website 'Work
Section' – Memorandum
THAT the Memorandum from the Economic Development Officer
regarding a Review of the Town of Aurora’s “Work” Section in the
Existing Web Site be received for information; and
THAT the EDO report back to the Committee with an update regarding
progress to revise the Town’s Website.
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4. Proposed Heritage By-law
THAT the Economic Development Committee receive for information
copies of similar by-laws from other municipalities and any other
information dealing with this issue; and
THAT the information be provided to the Local Architectural
Conservation Advisory Committee for their review and comment with
the intent that the EDO present a recommendation to Council for the
preparation of a Draft Heritage By-law, and that a summary be
provided to the EDO.
7. TSAB03-002 - February 12, 2003, Traffic Safety Advisory
Board Meeting
THAT the Committee Record of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board
Meeting held on February 12, 2003 be received as information.
THAT the following recommendations of the Board be adopted:
1. February 4, 2003 memorandum from the By-law Services
Coordinator regarding parking complaints on Metcalfe Street.
(i) THAT two hour parking restrictions be installed on the south
side of Metcalfe Street from Berczy Street to Edward Street
from 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m., Monday to Friday; and
THAT a letter be sent to Paul Cook with the TSAB’s
recommendation.
2. Selection of a Vice Chair for the Traffic Safety Advisory Board
(i) THAT Brett Cole be appointed as the Vice Chair of the Traffic
Safety Advisory Board.
13. PL03-008 - Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of
Subdivision
Preserve Homes Inc.
Part of Lot 21, Concession 2 EYS
D14-16-01 and D12-01-5A
THAT Council endorse Staff Report PL03-008.
THAT further to Council’s consideration of the draft plan on March 27,
2002:
i. all parkland including the buffer Blocks 416 to 421 inclusive,
be removed from the draft plan and that cash in lieu of parkland
as set out under Section 42 of the Planning Act be a
requirement as set out in the conditions of draft approval;
ii. the plan be revised as outlined in Condition 1 of Appendix ‘C’ to
ensure the provisions of the Parking Guideline adopted on
November 12, 1999 be implemented.
THAT outside Counsel be retained to represent the Town at the
Ontario Municipal Board Hearing; and
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THAT Staff attend (and such outside experts as are required) at the
Ontario Municipal Board Hearing regarding the subject applications in
order to ensure that the draft plan of subdivision is approved subject to
the conditions attached as Appendix “C” to report PL03-008 and that
the Zoning By-law Amendment No. 4406-03.D is approved as attached
in Appendix “B” to report PL03-008.
CARRIED
VII DELEGATIONS
Memo from Bob Panizza, Director of Corporate Services re: Delegation
Requests
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT Council suspend the provisions of the Procedural By-law and
permit the delegation requests.
CARRIED
Delegation request from Mrs. Jan Nardi and Mr. Bob Sherwood,
residents, re: Item # 10 & 11 (240 Kennedy Street West)
Mrs. Jan Nardi expressed her gratitude for the efforts of the citizen’s on their
behalf and summarized her concerns with the proposed development. Mrs.
Nardi advised Council that she and her husband have been residents of
Aurora for the past 24 years and urged Council to withdraw their support of
the proposed development.
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to Items
10 and 11.
CARRIED
Mr. Bob Sherwood expressed his concern regarding the effect that this
development will have to the Nardi’s property and advised Council that as a
representative of the Kennedy Street and Area Ratepayer’s Association he is
doing his best to defend their property and requested that Council not support
the application.
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to Items
10 and 11.
CARRIED
Delegation request from Peter Allen of Forhan Rogers, re: Item # 10 & 11
(240 Kennedy Street West)
Mr. Peter Allen, Planning Consultant for Forhan Rogers, indicated that based
on the concerns that have been identified, namely drainage, lighting, waste
removal, flood plain and fill that Council, still having the authority to approve
good planning, should consider the impact of the development to the existing
neighbourhood and suggested that Council refuse this proposal and that this
application not be approved.
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Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to Items
10 and 11.
CARRIED
Delegation request from Mr. Chris Barnett of Davis & Company, re: Item
# 10 & 11 (240 Kennedy Street West)
Mr. Chris Barnett of Davis & Company, acting on behalf of the applicant,
attempted to respond to some of the issues brought forward by the
surrounding residents and clarified the type of development being proposed
for the neighbourhood. Mr. Barnett advised Council of the degree the
applicant has gone to comply with the Conditions of Draft Plan Approval and
requested that Council support the application.
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and that Items 10 and
11 be brought forward for consideration at this time.
CARRIED
10. Memo from Sue Seibert, Director of Planning re: Notice of
Appeal, 240 Kennedy Street West
Draft Plan of Condominium
-AND-
11. Item Deferred from February 11, 2003 Council Meeting
PL03-010 - Draft Plan of Condominium
Lenard Lind
Part of Lot 79, Concession 1, W.Y.S.
240 Kennedy Street West
File Number D07-02-4A
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Planning Reports PL02-109 and PL02-010 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 for approval of the
Draft Plan of Condominium D07-02-4A, subject to the Conditions of
Draft Approval attached as Appendix “A” to report PL03-010, being
fulfilled prior to final approval.
On a recorded vote, the motion was CARRIED
YEAS: 5 NAYS: 2
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Griffith, Pedersen, Timpson, Wallace
and Mayor Jones.
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Kean and MacEachern.
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Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT an additional condition be added to the Conditions of Draft
Approval to provide for a one foot strip of reserve land at the westerly
portion of the applicant’s property, to be deeded to the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
VIII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Mayor Jones, having previously declared an interest in Item 1, relinquished the Chair
to Councillor Pedersen 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.
1. TR03-005 - 2003 Operating and Capital Fund Budgets – Draft #3
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Council approve the 2003 Operating Budget – Draft #3 with
gross expenditures of $30,439,398 and a net tax levy of $15,558,247
which represents an increase of 5.9% in net tax levy requirements in
2003 versus 2002.
THAT Council approve the 2003 Capital Fund Budget – Draft #3 with
gross expenditures of $9,452,512 and associated funding as
presented.
THAT Council approve, upon completion of the fiscal 2002 year-end
audit process, the transfer of the 2002 operating fund surplus
(excluding Central York Fire Services) to the Municipal Capital
Reserve account.
THAT Council approve the creation of a new Reserve “Fire Services
Capital Reserve” and authorize the transfer of the current balance in
the Fire Equipment Reserve to the new capital reserve account, which
will act as the primary source of funding all future fire services capital
needs.
THAT Council approve, upon receipt from the Town of Newmarket,
allocation of the 2002 operating fund surplus relating to Central York
Fire Service operations to the Fire Services Capital Reserve.
THAT the attached Schedules to report TR03-005 of Projected
Reserves and Reserve Fund Balances for the period ended December
31, 2003 be received for information.
CARRIED
2. ADM03-006 - The Regional Municipality of York
Offer to Sell Agreement for Road Widening
and Temporary Easement
Reconstruction of St. John’s Sideroad
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Timpson
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 over Part of Block 275, Plan 65M-
3573 and conveyance of lands described as Part of Lot 86,
Concession 1, EYS, Part of Block 27, Plan 65M-2873, and Part of
Block 144, Plan 65M-2689, Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of
York; and
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THAT By-law 4408-03.L, being a by-law to authorize the conveyance,
be provided all three readings.
CARRIED
3. BA03-005 - Conditional Permits
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Report BA03-005 be received for information only.
CARRIED
4. General Committee Report No. 03-04 Tuesday, February 18, 2003
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM THE
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 03-04, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2003 –
(ITEM 7)
(7) PL03-001 – Yonge Street South Urban Expansion Area
Official Plan Amendment No. 34
D09-03-99
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Council requests modification to Official Plan Amendment No.
34, as attached, in order for the Region of York to provide final
approval to OPA 34 and;
THAT impacted landowners within the Secondary Plan Area be
advised that a modified copy of Official Plan Amendment No. 34 is
available for inspection within the Planning Department. (The modified
plan as attached has been circulated to all Parties involved in the
OMB hearings for OPA 38 and OPA 39, including the Residents of
Yonge Street South Ratepayers Association.)
CARRIED
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Regional staff be requested to review Official Plan
Amendment 34 with the context of the Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan, specifically policies relating to high
infiltration areas and the cumulative impact of development.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the remainder of the Report of the General Committee Meeting
No. 03-04 be received and the recommendations carried by the
Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
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8. OPRC03-01 - January 11, 2003 Landowners Meeting and
February 3, 2003 Committee Meeting
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Committee Record of the Landowners Meeting held on
January 11, 2003 and the Five Year Official Plan Review Committee
Meeting held on February 3, 2003 be referred back to the Committee
for revision.
CARRIED
9. ACCESS03-001 – January 23, 2003, Accessibility Advisory
Committee Meeting
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Griffith
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Accessibility Advisory Meeting held
on January 23, 2003 be received for information; and
2. THAT the Aurora Accessibility Advisory Committee recommends that in
the best interest of all local municipal advisory committees that the
Region of York Accessibility Advisory Committee be composed of at
least one member from each of the local municipal advisory committees
within the Region; and
3. THAT staff be requested to provide a detailed summary/inventory of Town
owned buildings and other municipal facilities highlighting which are barrier
free and/or provide accessibility features for the disabled.
CARRIED
12. Memo from Sue Seibert, Director of Planning re: Proposed
Site Plan Amendment and Condominium
160 Wellington Street East
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the item be referred to the next Council Meeting of March 4,
2003.
CARRIED
Additional Item: TSAB03-002, re: February 12, 2003, Traffic Safety Advisory
Board Meeting
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the item be received for information.
CARRIED
IX REGIONAL REPORT
Mayor Jones advised that York Region passed their Budget last week
providing for a 5.7% increase and details can be accessed through the
Region’s website.
Mayor Jones advised of a report prepared by the Region called “A Measure of
Health” which is a health status report and a copy can be found in the Council
office area.
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X OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Councillor Kean gave Notice of Motion regarding the Farmer’s Market.
Councillor Kean advised of the Aurora Tigers winning streak and requested
the support of the residents.
Councillor Timpson advised of a memo from the Director of Leisure Services
regarding the negotiations between the Ontario Heritage Foundation and the
Bartley Smith property, involving the Town. Last week the Ontario Heritage
Foundation indicated that they want to stay with the status quo and that they
want to study the Oak Ridges Moraine as it impacts their particular property.
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Mayor be authorized to set up a meeting with the Chairman
of the Ontario Heritage Foundation and their executive committee and
that interested members of Council also be encouraged to attend to
put forward the point of view of the Town of Aurora, that we would like
to use that property for recreational pursuits.
CARRIED
Councillor Wallace questioned whose responsible for snow removal along
Yonge Street and was advised by the Manager of Engineering Services that
the Region is responsible in the south end of Town from the rail bridge to
Bloomington Side Road and in the north end of Town from the south edge of
St. Andrew’s College up to the northern limit of the Town, and the Town of
Aurora is responsible for the portion in between.
Councillor Wallace advised that the 150th Anniversary of the Head of Rails
celebration planned for May the 9th, 10th and 11th will be held at the Aurora Go
Station.
Councillor Griffith requested an update on the status of the pool at the Leisure
Complex and was advised by the Director of Leisure Services that the original
date of March 1st has been delayed, but the pool should be completely tiled
by March 7th and dry by the 28th, therefore lessons should begin again on
April 5th.
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:
4408-03.L BEING A BY-LAW to authorize
a conveyance of land to the
Regional Municipality of York
(St. Johns Sideroad).
4410-03.D BEING A BY-LAW to amend
By-law 3604-95 a By-law to
Designate Site Plan Control
Areas.
CARRIED
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XII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Griffith
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK