MINUTES - Council - 20050426
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 05-18
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Gaertner,
Kean, Morris, Vrancic, Wallace and West.
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillor Hogg was absent.
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Leisure Services,
Manager of Development Planning, Director of Public
Works, Deputy Treasurer, Town Solicitor and
Council/Committee Secretary.
Councillors Gaertner and Wallace arrived at 7:05 p.m.
Following Open Forum the Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Vrancic declared a pecuniary interest in Item 1(2) 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.
Mayor Jones declared a pecuniary interest in By-law 4665-05.F regarding any
budget issues relating to By-law Services, due to the employment of his spouse
in that area of the Corporate Services Department, and did not take part in any
questions in this regard or attempt in any way to influence the voting on such
questions.
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department be approved.
CARRIED
III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes of April 12, 2005, Meeting Number 05-16
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the Council Minutes from Meeting Number 05-16 be adopted as
corrected.
CARRIED
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IV PRESENTATIONS
Mr. John Cappelletti, Race Director, Bob Hartwell Runner’s Challenge
To present a plaque to Mayor Tim Jones
Mr. John Cappelletti, Race Director for the Bob Hartwell Runner’s Challenge,
addressed Council to present an overview of the success of this year’s Bob
Hartwell Runner’s Challenge. Mr. Cappelletti informed Council that this was the
4th annual event and that it was the biggest yet, with 788 participants and 300
volunteers. Mr. Cappelletti thanked everyone involved, including the Town of
Aurora staff, and presented a plaque to Mayor Jones, who gratefully accepted on
behalf of Council and staff.
V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1(2), 4 and 5 were identified for discussion.
VI ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Morris
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. TSAB05-09 April 13, 2005 Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board
meeting, held on April 13, 2005, be received for information and Council
endorse the following recommendations of the Traffic Safety Advisory
Board:
2. March 14, 2005 email from Mr. Robert Ryan regarding safety concerns on
Murray Drive at the plaza’s entrances/exits
THAT staff be requested to report back to the TSAB in May with all the
background information.
3. Report No. TSAB05-006 – Designation and Posting of Speed Limits
THAT the designation of speed limits in the specified new developments
be approved as specified in Schedule “A” of By-law No. 4663-05.T; and
THAT the designation of the posted 40km/hr speed limit on Heathwood
Heights Drive, Haida Drive, Mark Street, McClellan Way, Richardson Drive
and Stone Road be approved as specified in Schedule “A” of By-law No.
4663.05-T; and
THAT By-law No. 4663-05.T be given three readings.
4. Report No. TSAB05-007 – All-Way Stop Sign Request at the Intersection of
Richardson Drive and Lee Gate
THAT multi-way stop sign control not be installed at the intersection of
Richardson Drive and Lee Gate; and
THAT staff be requested to conduct a parking review on Richardson Drive
after April 15, 2005 and report back to the TSAB in May 2005; and
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THAT a letter be sent to Ms. Teresa Foster with the TSAB’s
recommendations.
5. Report No. TSAB05-008 – All-Way Stop Sign Request at the Intersection
of Kemano Road and Banff Drive
THAT multi-way stop sign control not be installed at the intersection of
Kemano Road and Banff Drive; and
THAT the York Regional Police increase police enforcement of the posted
40km/hr speed limit.
6. April 6, 2005 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst
regarding Parking Concerns on Mahogany Court
THAT By-law Services be requested to increase enforcement of the “No
Parking” within two feet of a residential driveway on Mahogany Court.
3. LSAC05-04 April 14, 2005 Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee
meeting, held on April 14, 2005, be received for information and Council
endorse the following recommendations of the Leisure Services Advisory
Committee:
2. Report LS05-021, Youth Action Sub-Committee Terms of Reference
(Revision)
THAT Al Wilson advise the Youth Action Sub-Committee members of the
comments and preferences of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee,
including support of revisions 2 & 3, and the suggestion of adding another
Youth At Large member to the Sub-Committee rather than reducing the
membership from St. Andrew’s College; and
THAT the Youth Action Sub-Committee take the Leisure Services
Advisory Committee’s comments and preferences into consideration when
re-examining their Terms of Reference.
3. Report LS05-020, New Neighbourhood Park Design
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee endorses the conceptual
design plans associated with the new neighbourhood park proposed to be
constructed in the Prato Development at Borealis Avenue and Conover
Avenue; and
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee recommends that staff
proceed with a Public Open House meeting with the area residents in the
vicinity of the park to present the conceptual plans and receive the
residents’ input on the plan.
4. Agreement with Recreation Leisure Services Ltd.
THAT staff investigate opportunities for additional vendors to supply
services for special events in our parks, including Topper’s Pizza.
5. Other Business By Members
THAT the Director of Leisure Services provide copies of the portion of the
Community Survey results which relate to the Leisure Services Advisory
Committee for the next meeting.
CARRIED
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VII DELEGATIONS
None
VIII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1. General Committee Meeting Report No. 05-11 - Tuesday, April 19, 2005
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM
THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 05-11, TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2005
Councillor Vrancic, having previously declared an interest in Item 1(2), 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) PL05-036 – Site Plan Application
First Fortune Enterprises
Part Lots 148 and 149, R.P.246 together with
Part Lot 1 E.Y.S. and Part Lots 1&2 West of Victoria St. R.P.68
21 Wellington Street East
File D11-17-04
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor West
THAT Report PL05-036 be received as information; and
THAT subject to the resolution of all outstanding issues and the
submission of all fees and securities, Council authorize the Director of
Planning to enter into a site plan agreement between First Fortune
Enterprises and the Town of Aurora respecting the construction of a
parking lot.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the balance of the Report of the General Committee Meeting No.
05-11 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted.
CARRIED
4. Correspondence from the Town of Markham
Re: Evaluation of OneYork (7.13)
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the matter be referred back to the CAO for a further report.
CARRIED
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5. Proclamation
Re: Freedom of the Town - #142 St. Andrew’s College Highland Cadets
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following be proclaimed:
Be it remembered that in honour of the centenary of #142 St.
Andrew’s College Highland Cadet Corps, the Municipality of the
Town of Aurora, acting under the authority of a resolution of the
Town Council, passed on the 26th of April, 2005, hereby confirms
and grants to all members of the #142 St. Andrew’s College
Highland Cadet Corps the Freedom of the Town, and the rights as
long as Aurora means the dawn, to enter and march in the Town of
Aurora at all times with colours flying, drums beating and bayonets
fixed.
This Freedom is confirmed and granted in grateful recognition of
duty bravely done from 1905 to 2005 by graduates of the Corps,
both during wartime and in peace. It also recognizes the services
offered to the community of Aurora by the Cadets and the staff of
St. Andrew’s College.
The Freedom is to be exercised in memory of the 152 Cadets from
this unit who gave their lives with their duty in two world wars and
earned for their comrades and the men who stand in their places,
the honours now secured to them by their fellow citizens and here
recorded.
Signed and sealed on behalf of the Municipality of the Town of
Aurora, this fourth day of May, in the year of Our Lord, two
thousand and five.
CARRIED
IX REGIONAL REPORT
Highlights from Regional Council meetings are posted on their website at
www.region.york.on.ca under “Council Highlights”.
X OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Councillor Buck advised Council about Aurora Day, which will take place on
Saturday, June 18, 2005 at Ontario Place. Councillor Buck congratulated Kristen
Yemm, Marketing/Communications Co-ordinator, for planning and co-ordinating
the event, along with Committee members Ron Wallace, Chris Catania, Carrie
Eastwood, Cooky Ellis, Dino Lombardi and Karen Oreto, who have been
enthusiastically volunteering their own time and resources over the past 5 weeks.
Councillor Buck advsied that one of the aspects of Aurora Day is a contest for all
students in Aurora to submit a creative writing or visual art presentation on what
they love about Aurora, for the opportunity to win an extensive list of prizes. The
flyer explaining the contest will be handed out in all schools throughout Aurora.
Councillor Vrancic asked whether consideration was given to including an adult
category in the contest, to which Councillor Buck responded that it may be
considered for the creative writing part of the contest.
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Councillor W allace mentioned that Aurora Day may become an annual event,
depending upon its success this year.
Mayor Jones advised that “2 for 1” Play All Day passes for Ontario Place, valid
on June 18, 2005 are available on the Town of Aurora’s website and in the
Auroran.
Councillor Kean advised that on June 4, 2005 the Chamber of Commerce is
hosting a street dance, with a band, on Yonge Street between Henderson Drive
and Murray Drive. Councillor Kean advised that tickets are available at the
Auroran, the Aurora Chamber of Commerce, Oak Ridges Outfitters and Flipside
for $10 each, and if they are bought ahead of time, the purchaser will also
receive discount coupons for businesses in Aurora.
Councillor Kean reminded Council of The World’s Longest Street Festival on
Yonge Street which will take place on June 5, 2005.
Councillor Kean congratulated Bryce Wilson who co-ordinated the Big Bike for
Stroke this year, in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, for which the
Town of Aurora raised over $3,000.
Councillor Morris advised that the Ontario Power Authority is hosting a Public
Meeting on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at the Sheraton Parkway Hotel at 600 Hwy.
7 East , from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Councillor West suggested that the Town must place more emphasis on the new
method of yard waste collection and advised that some residents are still not
aware that clear plastic bags are no longer accepted, but that yard waste must
now be in an open, rigid container or a kraft bag. The Director of Public Works
advised that the Town still has some of the yellow labels that read “Yard Waste”,
which residents can use to label a rigid container. The Director of Public Works
also advised that plans are in progress to collect yard waste in the clear plastic
bags that have been recently put out by residents.
Councillor West reminded Council that the Town used to hold Aurora Day about
12 years ago at the Canadian National Exhibition.
Mayor Jones reminded Council about Anti-Litter Day on Saturday, April 30, 2005,
from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and that anyone who would like to participate should
contact Info Aurora at 905-727-1375 in order to register. Mayor Jones advised
that a barbecue will be held in Town Park after the clean-up, with food and drinks
being supplied by M&M’s Meat Shop, Topper’s Pizza, Mac’s Milk and Tim
Horton’s.
Councillor Wallace raised a concern regarding attendees at the Aurora Home
Show on the weekend of April 22 – 24, 2005 receiving parking tickets and that
the areas in question were not signed. Council requested that staff respond back
on this issue and that alternate arrangements are put in place for next year, in
order to avoid a repetition of this issue.
XI READING OF BY-LAWS
Mayor Jones, having previously declared an interest in By-law 4665-05.F,
relinquished the Chair to Councillor Morris and did not take part in the vote called
for in this regard. Upon conclusion of this matter, Mayor Jones resumed the
Chair.
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Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the following listed by-law be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4665-05.F BEING A BY-LAW to
set and levy the rates
of taxation for the year
2005
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4663-05.T BEING A BY-LAW to
prescribe maximum rates
of speed on local and
collector streets within
the Town of Aurora
4666.05.C BEING A BY-LAW to
confirm actions by Council
resulting from the meeting of
April 26, 2005.
CARRIED
XII IN-CAMERA
None
XIII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Kean
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK