MINUTES - Council - 20051011
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 05-33
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
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, Director of Financial Services/
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
Councillor West declared an interest with respect to Item 1(3) – PW05-026 –
Collins Crescent – Reconstruction Design, due to the fact that he resides on
Collins Crescent, 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 Kean Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department be approved.
CARRIED
III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes of September 27, 2005, Meeting Number 05-31 and Special
Council – Public Planning Minutes of September 28, 2005, Meeting Number
05-32
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the Council Minutes from Meeting Number 05-31 and the Special
Council – Public Planning Minutes from Meeting Number 05-32 be
adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
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IV PRESENTATIONS
(a) Presentation by Mayor Jones to the Recipients of the Donations from
the 2005 Mayor’s Charity Golf Classic
Mayor Jones thanked all the volunteers involved in the 2005 Mayor’s
Charity Golf Classic for their efforts and advised that a total of $50,000
was raised this year. Mayor Jones presented cheques to the following
organization representatives, who each graciously thanked the Mayor for
the donations.
CHATS – Ms Mary-Lou Gignac, Board Chair - $10,000
Safety Village – Ms Karen Richards, Co-ordinator - $20,000
Seniors’ Centre – Ms Flo Murray and Mr. Charles Sequeira - $20,000
(b) Presentation to Mayor Jones by Mr. Chris Catania, Youth &
Community Development Co-ordinator
Re: “Youth Friendly Community” Award recently awarded by Parks
and Recreation Ontario
Mr. Chris Catania, Youth & Community Development Co-ordinator,
presented a plaque to Mayor Jones commemorating Aurora as one of a
total of 9 municipalities in Ontario that have been awarded the Youth
Friendly Community Award for 2005, which was received by the Town of
Aurora on September 27, 2005 from The Play Works Partnership. A
Youth Friendly Community is one that actively supports and provides
opportunities for the growth and development of youth, ages 13 – 19,
through play, and that meets a minimum of 9 out of 15 specific criteria.
V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1(3), 2(3), 2(4), 3(2), 3(4), 3(7) and 4(2) were identified for discussion.
VI ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor West 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:
5. TR05-027 – Funds for Town Hall Parking Lot
THAT Council authorize the use of $100,000 from the Municipal Capital
Reserve for the purpose of paving the Town Hall parking lot in conjunction
with the work at the new Seniors’ Centre.
CARRIED
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VII DELEGATIONS
(a) Mr. Robert Manley, Resident
Re: Item 3(2) – Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting Minutes -
Report TSAB05-022 – Design Approval for Traffic Calming
Measures on Heathwood Heights Drive
Mr. Robert Manley addressed Council in support of traffic calming measures on
Heathwood Heights Drive. Mr. Manley indicated the he has witnessed and
reported 3 high speed incidents on Heathwood Heights Drive and that the street
is known for high pedestrian traffic and reckless driving.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information and
referred to Item 3(2) on the agenda.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Item 3(2) be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
3. TSAB05-023 – September 14, 2005 Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting
(2) Report No. TSAB05-022 – Design Approval for Traffic Calming Measures on
Heathwood Heights Drive
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Council approve the proposed traffic calming design for the west
end of Heathwood Heights Drive between Meadowood Drive and Bathurst
Street, including the third speed hump, as outlined in Report TSAB05-022;
and
THAT funding in the amount of $10,000 be approved for the installation of
three speed humps and associated signage on Heathwood Heights Drive;
anc
THAT staff be directed to issue the “Notice of Study Completion”; and
THAT staff be directed to pass the necessary “Road Alteration” by-law;
and
THAT multi-way stop sign control be approved for the intersection of
Heathwood Heights Drive and Meadowood Drive.
CARRIED
(b) Mr. Wayne Bando, Resident
Re: Item 1(3) – General Committee Meeting Minutes –
Report PW05-026 – Collins Crescent – Reconstruction Design
Mr. Wayne Bando addressed Council regarding his concerns about
reconstruction on Collins Crescent. Mr. Bando thanked the Town of Aurora for
the efforts made thus far, but indicated that several issues have not yet been
addressed and that he awaits further action.
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Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information and that
Item 1(3) be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
1. General Committee Meeting Report No. 05-20 - Tuesday, October 4, 2005
Councillor West, having previously declared an interest in Item 1(3), 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.
(3) PW05-026 – Collins Crescent – Reconstruction Design
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Report PW05-026 regarding the Reconstruction Design of Collins
Crescent be received for information; and
THAT staff be requested to concentrate on the priority matters before
them; and
THAT staff report back to Council, via memo, regarding the issues
raised by Mr. Bando.
CARRIED
1. General Committee Meeting Report No. 05-20 - Tuesday, October 4, 2005
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the balance of the Report of the General Committee Meeting No.
05-20 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted.
CARRIED
VIII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
2. TSAB05-020 – July 13, 2005 Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting
(3) Report No. TSAB05-014 – Three-Hour Parking Limit
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT Report No. TSAB05-014 – Three Hour Parking Limit be received as
information; and
THAT a 6-hour parking limit be approved; and
THAT staff be asked to look at the rules of evidence to have two officers
involved in the issuance of a ticket; and
THAT the necessary by-law be submitted to Council for approval; and
THAT the proposed 6-hour parking limit come into effect after the end of
the Winter Parking Restrictions on April 15, 2006; and
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THAT a four month education program be established to inform citizens of
the proposed 6-hour parking limit; and
THAT the proposed 6-hour parking limit does not apply to those streets
already signed with time restricted prohibitions; and
THAT a follow-up report be submitted to the Board in October 2006; and
THAT funds in the amount of $8,000.00 be allocated in the Public Works
operating budget for 2006 for the purchase and installation of the
necessary signage.
DEFEATED
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the matter regarding parking issues be referred to staff to
investigate alternative solutions that have been implemented in
surrounding communities; and
THAT staff bring back a report to General Committee, identifying
alternatives for consideration.
CARRIED
(4) Report No. TSAB05-018 – Annual Crossing Guard Report
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Report No. TSAB05-018 entitled “Annual Crossing Guard Report”
be received for information; and
THAT the existing school crossing guard at the Wellington Street East and
Wells Street intersection be removed; and
THAT a further report regarding the need for school crossing guards
during the noon hours be submitted to Council as soon as practicable.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board
meeting, held on July 13, 2005, be received for information and Council
endorse the following recommendations of the Traffic Safety Advisory
Board:
2. June 30, 2005 email from Ms. Lori McMillan regarding safety concerns on
Mosley Street
THAT staff be requested to determine if additional school zone and park
signage is required in the area around the Wells Street School and Town
Park.
5. July 6, 2005 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst
regarding Parking Concerns on Spruce Street
THAT parking be prohibited on the west side of Spruce Street from Centre
Street to a point 15 meters north of Centre Street; and
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THAT the necessary by-law be submitted to Council to implement the
above recommendation.
6. May 20, 2005 email from Ms. Teresa Black regarding parking concerns on
Snedden Avenue
THAT the May 20, 2005 email from Ms. Teresa Black regarding parking
concerns on Snedden Avenue be deferred to the next TSAB meeting.
7. June 9, 2005 letter from Mr. Tim Lennard regarding safety concerns on
Spruce Street
THAT 40km/hr speed limit signs be installed on Spruce Street for its entire
length; and
THAT staff be requested to determine if advance curve warning signs are
warranted on Spruce Street south of Walton Drive; and
THAT a letter be sent to Mr. Tim Lennard with the TSAB’s
recommendations.
8. July 5, 2005 letter from Ms. Marjorie Saunders regarding parking on
Cypress Court
THAT no further parking prohibitions be implemented on Cypress Court at
this time; and
THAT a letter be sent to Ms. Marjorie Saunders with the TSAB’s
recommendations.
CARRIED
3. TSAB05-023 – September 14, 2005 Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting
(4) September 7, 2005 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst
regarding the July 13, 2005 TSAB Council Report
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the July 13, 2005 TSAB Council Report No. TSAB05-020 be
approved with the following additions:
THAT, prior to the removal of the existing crossing guard at the Wellington
Street East and Wells Street intersection, the guard remain in place for a
4-month period to educate pedestrians how to use the Intersection
Pedestrian Signals; and
THAT staff be requested to send a letter to the Principal of Wells Street
School with the TSAB’s recommendations.
CARRIED
(7) September 9, 2005 Memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst
regarding Safety Concerns on Golf Links Drive
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the request to install a curb extension on the south side of Golf
Links Drive west of the Tim Horton’s driveway be denied due to safety
concerns; and
THAT staff identify an alternate location and report back to the
Traffic Safety Advisory Board.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Hogg
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board
meeting, held on September 14, 2005, be received for information and
Council endorse the following recommendations of the Traffic Safety
Advisory Board:
3. September 9, 2005 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst
regarding Hollidge Boulevard Raised Centre Median Sightline Concerns
THAT staff be requested to review the intersection of Hollidge Boulevard
and McMaster Avenue when the new theatre opens and report back to the
TSAB with options to address the residents sightline and pedestrian
concerns; and
THAT the request to remove the raised centre median on Hollidge
Boulevard west of McMaster Avenue be deferred until the Board has
considered the further report.
5. Report No. TSAB05-021 – Standardizing School Zone Parking and
Stopping Prohibitions
THAT the following time restricted parking and stopping prohibitions be
implemented at all public and separate elementary schools:
• No Parking from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, Sept 1 to
Jun 30 on the near side of the street in front of the school using the
existing limits; and
• No Stopping from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, Sept 1 to
Jun 30 on the far side of the street in front of the school using the
existing limits;
THAT staff be requested to determine the appropriate “No Stopping” and
“No Parking” limits for the proposed stopping and parking prohibitions at
those schools currently with no or partial restrictions and report back to the
TSAB; and
THAT funding in the amount of $1,500 be provided in the 2006 Public
Works Operating Budget for this work.
6. September 7, 2005 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst
regarding the 2005 Road Watch Conference
THAT the Town of Aurora’s Regional Road Watch representative be
requested to attend the October 2005 Road Watch Conference and
prepare a report for the November TSAB meeting; and
THAT funding for this in the amount of $225.00 be provided from the 2005
Road Watch Budget.
8. May 20, 2005 email from Ms. Teresa Black regarding parking concerns on
Snedden Avenue
THAT staff be requested to poll other municipalities to determine how they
deal with parking deficiencies in new subdivisions; and
THAT a letter be sent to Ms. Teresa Black with the TSAB’s
recommendation.
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9. July 7, 2005 email from Ms. Lucy Ammendolia regarding parking concerns
on Hartwell Way
THAT the request to remove one of the existing “No Stopping” anytime
prohibitions on Hartwell Way between Bayview Avenue and Conover
Avenue be denied; and
THAT a letter be sent to Ms. Lucy Ammendolia with the TSAB’s
recommendation.
10. August 10, 2005 email from Mr. Eric McCartney regarding parking
concerns on Moorcrest Drive and Batson Drive
THAT the August 10, 2005 email from Mr. Eric McCartney regarding
parking concerns on Moorcrest Drive and Batson Drive be deferred until
Council has considered the Town wide 6-hour parking limit; and
THAT a letter be sent to Mr. Eric McCartney with the TSAB’s
recommendation.
CARRIED
4. AHC05-06 – September 12, 2005 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting
(2) Old Town Library – 56 Victoria Street
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the presentation by Ms. Beaton be received and that the Heritage
Advisory Committee endorses the placement of a heritage plaque on the
Old Town Library located at 56 Victoria Street.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Wallace
1. Committee Record
THAT the Committee Record of the Heritage Advisory Committee of
Aurora Meeting held on September 12, 2005 be received for information
and the following recommendations of the Heritage Advisory Committee
be endorsed:
3. Doors Open Aurora
THAT the information regarding the Doors Open Aurora, 2006 be
received; and
THAT staff be authorized to submit the registration fee of $1,500 to the
Ontario Heritage Foundation in order for the Town to participate in the
program which will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2006; and
THAT a Doors Open Aurora Sub-Committee be formed, comprised of
Councillors Kean and Wallace together with representatives from the
Aurora Heritage Committee, the Aurora Historical Society and other
volunteers from the community.
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4. Northeast Old Aurora Heritage District – Consultant Selection
THAT the Planning Department report entitled “Proposed Northeast Old
Aurora Heritage Conservation District – Consultant Selection” be received
for information.
5. Scaffolding Permits in the Heritage Resource Area
THAT the information concerning a protocol for the issuance of permits to
erect scaffolding in the heritage resource area of the Town be received.
6. 89 Wells St. – Proposed Garage
THAT the information concerning the proposed garage at 89 Wells St. be
received.
7. 113 Temperence St. – Repairs to Building
THAT the information concerning the proposed repairs to 113
Temperence St. be received.
8. Heritage Designation – Options for Property Owners
THAT the information concerning designation under the Ontario Heritage
Act Options for encouraging property owners to participate be received;
and
THAT a pro-active designation program be established in Aurora to
encourage heritage property owners to participate in the designation of
heritage buildings and sites; and
THAT the Community Planner be requested to bring back reports on the
following items with the goal of creating a pro-active heritage designation
program for the Town:
• Heritage Designation Brochures
• A possible updated Heritage Designation Plaque design
• Potential financial incentives for designated heritage property owners
9. Ontario Heritage Foundation
Heritage Community Recognition Program 2005
THAT the information with respect to the Ontario Heritage Foundation
Community Recognition Award Program be received; and
THAT the Oakland Hall Inn (formerly known as the Red House) 16003
Yonge St. be recommended to Council for nomination for the Ontario
Heritage Foundation Community Recognition Award in the Built Heritage
Category; and
THAT Ms. Dorothy Clark-McClure be recommended to Council for
nomination for the Ontario Heritage Community Recognition Award in the
Cultural Category; and
THAT Mr. John McIntyre be recommended to Council for the nomination
for the Ontario Heritage Community Recognition Award in the Lifetime
Achievement Category.
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10. Correspondence
THAT Mr. J. McIntyre be authorized to attend the Historic Places Initiative
Workshop at Fort York On Sept. 29, 2005 on behalf of the Heritage
Advisory Committee; and
THAT the correspondence be received for information.
11. Reuben House 15032 Yonge St.
THAT the information concerning the application for rezoning for 15032
Yonge St. be received; and
THAT the commentary of the Community Planner with respect to the
proposed expansion of the building be forwarded to the applicant; and
THAT a site visit be arranged to determine the appropriateness of the
proposed works and their location; and
THAT as part of any site plan application on the lands, the following be
provided:
• A more detailed elevation, for review by the Heritage Advisory
Committee of Aurora;
• As per the objectives of the Official Plan Heritage Policies, that the
owner agrees to the designation of the building under Part IV of the
Ontario Heritage Act; and
THAT the Community Planner be requested to bring forward a heritage
research report on the Reuben Kennedy House to a future meeting of the
Heritage Advisory Committee.
CARRIED
IX REGIONAL REPORT
The Mayor advised that no meeting was held, therefore there was no 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 Wallace expressed great concern and asked what could be done
regarding the outcome of a recent examination by York Region Health & Safety
inspectors of Mr. Joe Badali’s establishment, Jersey Joe’s. Mayor Jones
responded that he has asked Mr. Badali to outline his concerns in an e-mail to
him, and he will request a response from the office of the Chief Medical Officer of
Health.
Councillor Kean advised that, over the next 3 weekends, 10 Seniors will be at the
Farmers’ Market to personally sign copies of their calendar at a cost of $20 each.
Councillor Kean requested detailed information regarding the Roger Neilsen and
Mike Murphy Summer Hockey Schools, in relation to their request for ice
allocation. Mayor Jones requested that the CAO follow up on this issue with the
Director of Leisure Services and report back to Council.
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Councillor Gaertner asked about timelines regarding discussion of naming rights
for the new Recreation Complex, to which the CAO responded that policy
discussion could take place at the next General Committee meeting.
Councillor Morris questioned the size of the referees’ rooms at the new
Recreation Complex, to which the Director of Leisure Services responded that
the rooms are of an adequate size to hold 3 referees at one time. The Director of
Leisure Services indicated that Aurora Minor Hockey has now requested space
for 6 referees, which the Director will attempt to accommodate.
XI READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4705-05.D BEING A BY-LAW to
establish highways on Part
Block 52 Registered Plan
65M-2786 (Lensmith Drive)
4708-05.H BEING A BY-LAW to
appoint Municipal Law
Enforcement Officers for
the Corporation of the
Town of Aurora
4710.05.C BEING A BY-LAW to
confirm actions by Council
resulting from the meeting of
October 11, 2005.
CARRIED
XII IN-CAMERA
Personnel Matters
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT Council proceed In-Camera to address personnel matters.
CARRIED
XIII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Kean
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK