MINUTES - Council - 20050913
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 05-28
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Hogg,
Kean, Morris, Vrancic, Wallace and West.
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillor Gaertner was absent.
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 7:06 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Vrancic declared an interest in the In-Camera item relating to a
property matter, due to 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.
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT Dr. Magda Havas be added to the agenda as a delegate.
CARRIED
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department, with the following additional items, be approved:
Correspondence from Councillor Morris
Re: Invitation to Monitoring the Moraine Community Workshop
Correspondence from Councillor Morris
Re: Electrical Fields Article from The Sunday Times – Britain
Correspondence from the Office of the Minister of Health
Re: EMFs and Human Health
Delegation request from Dr. Magda Havas
Re: EMFs
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Information Regarding a Session on Electrical Pollution
Speaker: Dr. Magda Havas
In-Camera Personnel Matter
CARRIED
III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes of August 16, 2005, Meeting Number 05-28
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the Council Minutes from Meeting Number 05-28 be adopted as
printed and circulated.
CARRIED
IV PRESENTATIONS
None
V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 were identified for discussion.
VI ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Kean 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:
4. CS05-027 – Sign Request for Terry Fox Run
THAT Council approve the Terry Fox Committee request for signage for
their annual Terry Fox Run fundraiser to be held on September 18, 2005.
CARRIED
VII DELEGATIONS
Dr. Magda Havas
Re: Item 6 - Memo from the Chief Administrative Officer
Documentation from the Ontario Power Authority
Dr. Magda Havas addressed Council to provide an overview on issues
surrounding electromagnetic fields, hydro lines and electro hypersensitivity. Dr.
Havas reviewed information about electro hypersensitivity in the home
environment, dirty electricity and possible health concerns due to exposure to
EMFs. For those who are interested in more information on this issue, Dr. Havas
provided the following websites:
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www.electricalpolution.com
www.feb.se
www.powerlinefacts.com
www.stop-emf.ca
www.emfacts.com
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information.
CARRIED
VIII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1. General Committee Meeting Report No. 05-18
Tuesday, September 6, 2005
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the Report of the General Committee Meeting No. 05-18 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
2. AHC05-05 – August 15, 2005 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
1. Committee Record
THAT the Committee Record of the Heritage Advisory Committee of
Aurora Meeting held on August 15, 2005 be received for information.
2. Proposed Alterations to 15243 & 15243A Yonge St.
THAT the delegation be received and that Mr. Condoyannis be thanked
for his interest in rehabilitating these important heritage structures;
AND THAT the Committee accepts the application of stucco finish on the
section of the façade already clad with Styrofoam panels, except for the
upper detailed section of the façade at 15243 Yonge St. which will remain
exposed and clear of stucco;
AND THAT the owner be requested to work with the Town’s Community
Planner to develop an approach for enhancing the proposed storefront
improvements to be reflective of the historic architecture of the building
including such elements as signage, trim, window surrounds, sills and the
final stucco appearance;
AND THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee supports the application by
the owner for a Federal Commercial Heritage Property Incentive Fund
grant for the restoration of 15243 and 15243A Yonge St. according to
heritage principles in the event that one is applied for.
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3. Evaluation of Heritage Resources in the Town of Aurora
THAT the documents entitled Evaluation of Heritage Resources in the
Town of Aurora and Cultural History Themes and Sub-themes including
the policies and procedures dealing with preservation of heritage
resources and designation under the Heritage Act be received and
endorsed;
AND THAT the Heritage Resource Evaluation System be circulated to
Members of Council.
4. 15120 Yonge St. – Demolition of the Building
THAT the information concerning the removal of the Atkinson Store be
received;
AND THAT as part of the new building, the owner is requested to consider
incorporating the 2 storey, historic Atkinson House façade into the new
design and erection of an interpretive plaque to mark the location,
architecture and history of the former Atkinson House;
AND THAT the following recommendation be initiated for future projects to
ensure greater protection for heritage resources under renovation:
1) An engineering study should be requested for future projects involving
major renovation and alteration to heritage buildings to review and
make recommendations on the following:
• The structural makeup of the building (balloon framing, post and
beam, etc);
• Areas of structural deficiency that need to be addressed
(foundation, framing, roof, floors, etc);
• A phased work program for addressing structural deficiencies (e.g.
repair foundation first, do not remove supporting elements without
securing adequate support through alternate means;
• The need for scaffolding and temporary bracing to secure a building
during construction;
2) The Community Planner is requested to prepare a guideline package
for applicants and Town staff regarding appropriate techniques for
renovation, restoration and expansion of heritage buildings. Such
guideline package should consider internationally recognized
standards including the Secretary of Interior Standards for the
Treatment of Historic Buildings. This guideline package is to be
submitted to the Heritage Advisory Committee of Aurora for review at a
future meeting.
3) That designation be pursued for proposed for major renovation and
expansion under the Ontario Heritage Act as a condition of approval
(e.g. through committee of adjustment process, site plan process or
independently). This may ensure that greater care is taken with a
heritage resource.
4) That a policy be developed for securing letters of credit where site plan
agreements are required for heritage properties to ensure construction
is implemented as per the approved design.
5) That circulation be provided of Heritage Advisory Committee
recommendations to the relevant Town departments regarding
proposed works on heritage buildings to ensure that Heritage Advisory
Committee requirements are understood.
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6) That the Community Planner be given the opportunity to review
building permit drawings prior to final release for permit to ensure
compliance with heritage requirements.
7) That a report be brought back to a future meeting concerning the
establishment of a sub-committee of Heritage Advisory Committee
members, to meet outside of scheduled meeting times to review
properties proposed for or under renovation, to:
a. Provide the committee with the opportunity to have a more
complete awareness of the heritage resource prior to consideration
at the full committee;
b. Enable an expedient response to unanticipated issues that may
arise with heritage buildings during the construction process.
5. 15032 Yonge St. – Proposed Rezoning
THAT the information concerning the application for rezoning for 15032
Yonge Street 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 elevations be provided for review by the Heritage
Advisory Committee of Aurora;
• As per the objectives of the Official Plan heritage policies that the
owner agree 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 of Aurora.
6. Memo From Mr. J. McIntyre re: Façade Improvement Program
WHEREAS the Town of Aurora has received a corporate donation to be
used toward downtown improvement;
NOW THEREFORE, the Heritage Advisory Committee requests Council to
consider using this donation to establish a Downtown Heritage Façade
and Signage Improvement Fund and that the Planning Department and its
Community Planner be requested to provide information regarding steps
which other municipalities have taken to establish such funds.
7. 88 Kennedy St. – Heritage Inventory Update
THAT the Richard W. Woodsworth House at 88 Kennedy Street West,
Aurora be added to the Aurora Inventory of Heritage Buildings;
AND THAT the information regarding the Richard W. Woodsworth House
at 88 Kennedy Street West be received.
8. 13831 Leslie St. – Designation of Barn Under Part IV of the Heritage Act
THAT the Wilton Barn at 13831 Leslie Street, Aurora be recommended for
designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act;
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AND THAT the owners of the Wilton Barn, Mr. and Mrs. Schuller be
thanked for their commitment to the preservation of a significant heritage
resource.
9. 38 Wellington St. E. – Alterations Update
THAT the owner be requested to remove the recently installed picture
window and replace it with a new window, more in keeping with the
heritage character of the building and consistent with the site plan
approved elevations (wood, double hung, divided with external muntin
bars, window sill, and reduced in size);
AND THAT the owner be requested to circulate any proposed future
alterations to the heritage components of the building for review and
comment by the Heritage Advisory Committee of Aurora.
10. 35 Wellington St. W. – Bacon Basketware Alterations
THAT the information concerning the renovations at 35 Wellington Street
West, Fleury Agricultural Works Building be received;
AND THAT the Public Works Department and Region of York Works
Department be requested to circulate for review by the Community
Planner, any applications for scaffolding permits in the historic core of the
Town of Aurora.
11. 118 Wellington St. E. – Hartman School House Update
THAT the update from the Community Planner regarding 118 Wellington
St. E. be received for information.
12. 15216 Yonge St. – Alterations Update
THAT the information regarding the building alterations at 15216 Yonge
St. be received;
AND THAT the retention of the brickwork on the Yonge St. façade be
supported.
13. 53 Wellington St. E. – Sign Modifications
THAT the information concerning proposed revised signage for 53
Wellington Street East be received;
AND THAT the proposed readograph component of the sign not be backlit
and that the background and lettering of the readograph be limited to
black & white.
14. 29 Tyler St. – Alterations Update
THAT the update from the Community Planner regarding 29 Tyler St. be
received for information.
15. 57 Mosley St. – Masonic Hall Ground Sign
That the update from the Community Planner regarding the proposed
signage at 57 Mosley St. be received for information.
16. Heritage Conservation District Update
THAT the information concerning the Northeast Old Aurora Heritage
Conservation District Study be received.
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17. Correspondence
THAT the correspondence be received for information.
CARRIED
3. PW05-025 – Award of Tender No. PW2005-74 – Removal and
Replacement of Concrete Sidewalk at Various
Locations in the Town of Aurora
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Tender No. PW2005-74 - Removal and Replacement of Concrete
Sidewalk at Various Locations in the Town of Aurora be awarded to Nu-
Con Contracting Inc.; and
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute the
attached Form of Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Nu-Con
Contracting Inc. for a three year term ending December 31, 2007.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it
was:
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the following be added to the motion:
“at an upset cost of $50,000 for 2005”.
CARRIED
The main motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED.
5. Resolution from the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville
Re: Federation of Ontario Public Libraries
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Council receive the following resolution from the Town of
Whitchurch-Stouffville:
“WHEREAS information and access to it are priceless commodities
in the twenty-first century, but access to this information is not
equally distributed across the province;
AND WHEREAS the two Library Services Organizations,
specifically OLS – North and the Southern Ontario Library Service
(SOLS), work in partnership with the public libraries of Ontario in an
effort to decrease costs and to maximize resources;
AND WHEREAS, the proposed budget cuts of $700,000 to these
two organizations will have a significant negative impact on the
inter-library loan service and the courier delivery which facilitate the
sharing of resources among Ontario public libraries, thereby
reducing the quality of service that the Whitchurch-Stouffville Public
Library and all other public libraries in Ontario can provide for the
residents of their communities.
THAT the Council of the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville with the full
support of the Trustess of the Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library
Board requests that the Minister of Culture review the proposed
budget cuts to the Ontario Library Services;
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AND THAT this resolution be circulated to all municipalities in
Ontario, to the Premier of Ontario, Madeleine Meilleur Minister of
Culture, Greg Sorbara Minister of Finance, Frank Klees MPP, and
the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for support.”
CARRIED
6. Memo from the Chief Administrative Officer
Re: Documentation from the Ontario Power Authority
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the documentation from the Ontario Power Authority, dated
September 9, 2005, be received for information.
CARRIED
Correspondence from Councillor Morris
Re: Invitation to Monitoring the Moraine Community Workshop (Added Item)
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the correspondence be received.
CARRIED
Correspondence from Councillor Morris
Re: Electrical Fields Article from The Sunday Times – Britain (Added Item)
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT this matter be referred to the September 20th General Committee
meeting.
CARRIED
Correspondence from the Office of the Minister of Health
Re: EMFs and Human Health (Added Item)
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT this matter be referred to the September 20th General Committee
meeting.
CARRIED
In-Camera Personnel Matter (Added Item)
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT a personnel matter, as well as an additional legal matter, be
discussed In-Camera.
CARRIED
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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 Buck expressed concern regarding a confidential memo previously
distributed by the Town Solicitor.
Councillor Kean congratulated the Historical Society on the successful Tour of
Homes conducted on September 10, 2005.
Councillor Kean congratulated the Seniors’ Association for selling more tickets
than requested for the Magna Hoedown Draw.
Councillor Kean requested clarification on the opening date for the new
Recreation Complex, to which the Director of Leisure Services commented that a
few occupancy issues had to be addressed, making it difficult to confirm the date,
but they are still working towards September 16th or 17th. Councillor Kean
congratulated the Director of Leisure Services on his enormous patience and
outstanding effort during the construction and commissioning of the new building.
XI READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4699-05.R BEING A BY-LAW to
designate a certain property
as being of Historic and/or
Architectural Value or Interest
“Hartman’s Corners School
118 Wellington St. E.”
4700-05.C BEING A BY-LAW to
confirm actions by Council
resulting from the meeting of
September 13, 2005.
CARRIED
XII IN-CAMERA
Councillor Vrancic, having previously declared an interest in the item pertaining
to a property matter, did not attend the meeting.
Personnel, Legal and Property Matters
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor West
THAT Council proceed In-Camera to address personnel, legal and
property matters.
CARRIED
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XIII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor West
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK