MINUTES - Council - 20040928
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 04-30
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, September 28, 2004
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Gaertner,
Hogg, Kean, Morris, Vrancic, Wallace and West.
MEMBERS ABSENT None.
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Building, Director of
Leisure Services, Director of Planning, Director of
Public Works, Treasurer, Town Solicitor and
Council/Committee Secretary.
Following Open Forum the Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:05 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 Kean Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department be approved as presented, with the following additional items:
Memo from Councillor Hogg
Re: Withdrawal from Hydro One Task Force
Memo from the Director of Planning
Re: Parking Requirements – Item 2 (2) – PL04-104
Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Applications
Trusthouse 88 Inc., 520 Industrial Parkway South
Files D14-03-04 and D11-11-04
CARRIED
III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes of September 14, 2004, Meeting Number 04-29
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the Council Minutes from Meeting Number 04-29 be adopted as
printed and circulated.
CARRIED
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IV PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Tim Jones to present a Certificate of Commendation, on behalf of
Governor General Adrienne Clarkson, to Mr. Wade Wanis Khoury
Mayor Tim Jones advised that on behalf of the Governor General, Adrienne
Clarkson, it was his privilege to present the Certificate of Commendation to Mr.
Wade Wanis Khoury. The Mayor advised of Mr. Khoury’s brave actions on June
20, 2003, in Tottenham Conservation Park, when he observed a capsized boat
and noticed several people in the water. The Mayor explained that Mr. Khoury,
along with another man, ran from the shore to bring a small child to safety.
Mayor Jones congratulated Mr. Khoury for his bravery and commended him for
his willingness to rush to the aid of people in danger and assist with their rescue.
Mr. Khoury thanked the Mayor and the Office of the Governor General for the
honour of receiving this certificate, and advised that the incident was a
frightening reminder that, when boating, people should always be prepared for
the unexpected and life jackets should always be worn.
V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 2(2), 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 and 11 were identified for discussion.
VI ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Wallace
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. PL04-108 – Proposed Natural Heritage Study 2C Planning Area
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a contract, for the
amount of $77,414.00, which includes all disbursements, to retain North –
South Environmental Inc. to complete a Natural Heritage Evaluation for
the 2C Planning Area.
3. Recommendation from In Camera Session – General Committee
Tuesday, September 7, 2004
THAT staff be authorized to engage the services of S. McCrimmon &
Associates to undertake a compensation analysis and that the contract not
exceed $12,000.
8. PL04-110 - Site Plan Application, York Catholic District School Board,
Bayview Wellington Catholic Elementary School, Block 253
Registered Plan 65M-3497, 20 Bridgenorth Drive
File D11-13-04
THAT Report PL04-110- be received as information; and
THAT, subject to a satisfactory review by the Site Plan Committee, the
Director of Planning be authorized to execute a Site Plan Agreement
between the York Catholic District School Board and the Town of Aurora
respecting the development of an elementary school on the subject lands.
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9. Memorandum from the Director of Planning
Re: Report PL04-106
and
PL04-106 - Official Plan Amendment Application
MI Developments Inc., Part of Lot 20, Concession II
File D09-01- 04
(Deferred from General Committee – September 21, 2004)
THAT Council advise the Region of York that modifications to Official Plan
Amendment Number 52, which have been recommended by the Legal
Counsels of the Applicant, Region of York and Town of Aurora, are
acceptable.
CARRIED
VII DELEGATIONS
(a) Mr. Bert Dekkema, Trusthouse 88 Inc.
Re: 520 Industrial Parkway, Relocation of Funeral Home Item #2 (2)
Mr. Gary Templeton, of Templeton Lepek Limited, spoke on behalf of Mr.
Dekkema regarding the concerns raised at the last General Committee meeting
with respect to the proposed number of parking spaces provided, within the
design for the relocation of Thompson’s’ Funeral Home. Mr. Templeton advised
that the number of parking spaces proposed exceeds the requirement as outlined
in the Town’s Zoning By-law. Mr. Templeton further advised that additional
parking can be provided, should the need arise, however, the applicant would
like to maintain that area as green space, and it is believed that the current
number of spaces proposed should suffice. Mr. Templeton concluded by asking
that Council approve the current Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan
Applications for Trusthouse 88 Inc., 520 Industrial Parkway South.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and that Item 2(2) -
PL04-104 Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Applications
Trusthouse 88 Inc., 520 Industrial Parkway South, Files D14-03-04 and
D11-11-04, be brought forward for consideration at this time.
CARRIED
2. General Committee Meeting Report No. 04-19
Tuesday, September 21, 2004
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM THE
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 04-19, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2004
(2) PL04-104 – Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Applications
Trusthouse 88 Inc., 520 Industrial Parkway South
Files D14-03-04 and D11-11-04
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Council authorize the Director of Planning to enter into a site plan
agreement between Trusthouse 88 Inc. and the Town of Aurora,
respecting the construction of a funeral home.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the Procedural By-law be waived and that proposed By-law
4594-04.D Zoning By-law Amendment - Trusthouse 88 Inc, be added
to the agenda circulated to Council.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the balance of Report of the General Committee Meeting No. 04-19
be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted.
CARRIED
VIII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT Item 11- PL04-102 Execution of Subdivision Agreement,
Whitwell Development Limited and State Farm Mutual Insurance
Company, North-east Corner of Leslie St. & Wellington Street, be
brought forward for consideration at this time.
CARRIED
11. PL04-102 – Execution of Subdivision Agreement
Whitwell Development Limited and State
Farm Mutual Insurance Company
North-east Corner of Leslie St. & Wellington Street
File D12-00-4A
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Subdivision
Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Whitwell Development
Limited and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company dated
September 28, 2004, with respect to the lands as defined within the
Agreement, within Draft Plan of Subdivision D12-00-4A, subject to the
following provisions:
i) That the submission of financial payments and securities as
described in Schedules “K” and “L” of the Agreement respectively
be received by the Town; and
ii) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all documents
necessary to affect the transfer of certain lands, reserves, and
easements at the developer’s expense, as described in Schedule
“F” of the Agreement.
On a recorded vote the motion was CARRIED.
YEAS: 7 NAYS: 2
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Buck, Wallace, Hogg, Kean, Vrancic, West and
Mayor Jones
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Morris and Gaertner
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4. TSAB04-016 - September 8, 2004 Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor West
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting
held on September 8, 2004 be received as information; and
2. Report No. TSAB04-013 – Annual Crossing Guard Report.
THAT Report No. TSAB04-013 be received as information; and
THAT the existing nine crossing guards remain in place for the 2004/2005
school year.
3. Report No. TSAB04-014 – Replacement of Yield Signs at Various
Locations in the Town of Aurora.
THAT Report No. TSAB04-014 be deferred to the October TSAB meeting;
and
THAT staff be requested to provide the collision history, the measured
sightlines, and the traffic and pedestrian volumes for each yield controlled
intersection.
4. September 2, 2004 email from Ms. Wendy Lyn regarding safety and
speeding concerns on Ballymore Drive and Downey Circle.
THAT the September 2, 2004 email from Ms. Wendy Lyn regarding safety
and speeding concerns on Ballymore Drive and Downey Circle be referred
to staff; and
THAT a letter be sent to Ms. Wendy Lyn with the TSAB’s
recommendations.
CARRIED
5. EDC04-04 – September 15, 2004 Economic Development Advisory
Committee Meeting
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Economic Development Advisory
Committee Meeting 04-04 held on September 15, 2004 be received as
information; and
2. Memorandum from the Economic Development Officer Promoting the
Town’s Employment Lands
THAT the memorandum from the Economic Development Officer -
Promoting the Town’s Employment Lands be received for information
purposes.
3. ADM04-001 - The Development of a New Marketing Logo for the Town of
Aurora
THAT, upon the completion of the background research and preparation
of sample marketing logos by “Communications That Work”, a special
Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting be held to consider
the designs and the rationale of each design.
CARRIED
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6. AHC04-04 - September 13, 2004 Aurora Heritage Committee
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Morris
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Aurora Heritage Committee Meeting
held on September 13, 2004 be received for information; and
2. THAT Mr. Moore be requested to consult with his architect to redesign the
plans in order to relocate the proposed addition to the side and rear of the
subject building, or alternatively that in the event that the aforementioned
proposal cannot be accommodated that consideration for a front façade
addition incorporate significantly more glazing, and further that the Mr.
Moore be requested to resubmit revised drawings to the Committee for
further review; and
3. THAT the Aurora Historical Society be nominated in the built category for
recognition under the Ontario Heritage Foundation.
CARRIED
7. EAC04-04 - September 13, 2004 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Environmental Advisory Committee
Meeting 04-04, held on September 13, 2004, be received for information;
and
2. Prioritization of the Draft Goals and Objectives
THAT the following five Sub-Committees of the Environmental Advisory
Committee be created: Naturalization/Wildlife, Bylaws/Policy, Planning,
Public Awareness/Education, and Waste Management; and
THAT staff be authorized to proceed with the advertising for applicants to
fill the positions on the Sub-Committees of the Environmental Advisory
Committee; and
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee be permitted to utilize the
Town Notice Board and website to advertise and provide information to
the public on the Committee’s activities to heighten public awareness and
participation; and
THAT Sue Walmer draft a mission statement of the Environmental
Advisory Committee to be discussed at the next meeting; and
THAT the Director of Public Works be invited to the next Environmental
Advisory Committee meeting to provide an overview of the Three Stream
Source Separated Waste Program and the Town’s potential participation.
CARRIED
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10. Correspondence from Councillor Buck
Re: Funding for the Safety Audits of CN Railway Crossings
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the correspondence be withdrawn from the agenda.
On a recorded vote the motion was DEFEATED.
YEAS: 4 NAYS: 4
VOTING YEAS: Councillors, Gaertner, Kean, Morris and Vrancic
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Buck, Wallace, West and Mayor Jones
Absent: Councillor Hogg
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the correspondence be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
X OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Memo from Councillor Hogg
Re: Withdrawal from Hydro One Task Force (ADDED ITEM)
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the correspondence be received and that Councillor Hogg’s
resignation from the Hydro One Task Force be accepted.
CARRIED
Memo from the Director of Planning
Re: Parking Requirements – Item 2 (2) – PL04-104
Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Applications
Trusthouse 88 Inc., 520 Industrial Parkway South
Files D14-03-04 and D11-11-04 (ADDED ITEM)
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the correspondence be received for information.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Buck
That By-law 4594-04.D, regarding Trusthouse 88, be added to the list of
by-laws for consideration at this meeting.
CARRIED
Councillor Gaertner requested that the Economic Development Officer provide
comments for the Public Planning Meeting to take place on Wednesday, September 29,
2004, with regard to the Whitwell Development report PL04-112.
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Councillor Kean congratulated Ms Rosemary Park and the other organizers for the
success of the Aurora Children and Youth Fair which took place on Saturday,
September 25, 2004.
Councillor Kean advised that the Farmer’s Market is doing very well this year, and that
they will be holding a food drive for the next two Saturdays to collect donations for the
Aurora Food Pantry in time for Thanksgiving. Councillor Kean asked that those who will
be attending the market during this time, bring a non-perishable food item with them to
assist in this cause.
Councillor Kean advised that some residents in the Aurora Grove area, who are trying
to sell their homes, are concerned about the S.T.O.P. (Stop Transmission-lines Over
People) signs being posted on front lawns in that area. Councillor Kean observed that
the signs may be a detriment to the value of the properties for sale.
Councillor West expressed concern about the current widening of Wellington Street and
requested that staff ensure that the Region of York install proper no parking signs in that
area.
IX REGIONAL REPORT
No report was provided.
XI READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4572-04.D BEING A BY-LAW to
establish highways.
(Prato Subdivision)
4574-04.T BEING A BY-LAW to
regulate parking and traffic
in the Town of Aurora.
4598-04.P BEING A BY-LAW to
amend the Town of Aurora
Business Licensing By-law
4258-01.P. (Schedule A)
4594-04.D BEING A BY-LAW to
amend By-law No. 2213-78
(Trusthouse 88 Inc.)
4599.04.C BEING A BY-LAW to
confirm actions by Council
resulting from the meeting of
September 28, 2004.
CARRIED
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XII IN CAMERA
Legal Matter
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor West
THAT Council proceed In Camera to address a legal matter.
CARRIED
XIII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
CARRIED
______________________ _________________________________
T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK