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MINUTES - Council - 20060117 TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NO. 06-01 Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Tuesday, January 17, 2006 ATTENDANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Hogg, Kean, Morris, Vrancic, Wallace and West. MEMBERS ABSENT Councillors Buck and Gaertner were 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, Director of Financial Services/ Treasurer, Town Solicitor and Council/Committee Secretary. Following Open Forum the Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. The Mayor introduced the new Director of Building Administration, Ms Techa van Leeuwen, and welcomed her to the Town of Aurora. I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Wallace declared an interest in Item 3(3) - AHC05-08 – December 12, 2005 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting - Town Co-ordinated Heritage Workshop, due to a reference to the newspaper which he owns, 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 West Seconded by Councillor Kean THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department be approved. CARRIED III ADOPTION OF MINUTES Council Minutes of December 13, 2005, Meeting Number 05-39 and Special Council Minutes of December 20, 2005, Meeting Number 05-40 Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris THAT the Council Minutes from Meeting Number 05-39 and the Special Council Minutes from Meeting Number 05-40 be adopted as printed and circulated. CARRIED Council Meeting No. 06-01 Page 2 of 12 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 IV PRESENTATIONS None V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1, 3, 3(2), 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 11(11) and 11(12) were identified for discussion. VI ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Moved by Councillor West 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: 2. LSAC05-11 – December 8, 2005 Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting THAT the Meeting Cancellation Record of the December 8, 2005 Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting be received for information. 6. Correspondence from the Director of Planning and Development Services Re: Servicing Allocation – Report PL06-002 THAT the correspondence from the Director of Planning and Development Services regarding Servicing Allocation be received for information. 7. PL06-09 – Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application Terra Aurora Inc., 185 & 205 Industrial Parkway North Lot 87, Plan 246, File D14-02-06 THAT Council receive as information the following overview of the proposed application to Amend the Zoning By-law (File D14-02-06), and schedule the Public Planning Meeting for February 22, 2006. 8. PL06-10 – Zoning By-law Amendment Application The Merkur Group, 14800 Yonge Street Pt Lot 77, Concession 1 W.Y.S., File D14-04-06 THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Zoning By- law Amendment Application D14-04-06, and schedule the application for the February 22, 2006 Public Planning Meeting. CARRIED Councillor Hogg arrived at 7:15 p.m. Council Meeting No. 06-01 Page 3 of 12 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 VII DELEGATIONS (a) Ms Debbie Korolnek, General Manager, Water and Wastewater, Region of York Re: 16th Avenue and 19th Avenue Projects Ms Debbie Korolnek addressed Council to present an overview of the existing and future York Durham Sewage System, with an emphasis that the system is the most environmentally responsible choice for sewage service. Ms. Korolnek also gave an update on the 16th Avenue, Phase II project as well as the 19th Avenue Interceptor Project. Highlights of Ms Korolnek’s presentation included, but were not limited to the following: 1. $20 million has been invested in an Environmental Monitoring Plan (EMP); 2. The Region worked closely with agencies over two years to produce an Adaptive Management Plan based on the EMP; 3. A $10 million Proactive Well Mitigation Program was implemented; 4. A “Constructive Engagement” process was initiated and the services of an independent facilitator were retained; 5. Collaboration with agencies and neighbouring regional governments took place in order to develop the York-Peel-Durham groundwater model. Ms Korolnek advised that further information may be obtained from the website at www.york.ca and by clicking on YDSS Servicing. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean THAT the presentation by Ms Debbie Korolnek, General Manager, Water & Wastewater, York Region, regarding the York Durham Sewage System be received for information. CARRIED (b) Mr. Joe Pittari, DPRA Canada Re: Item 1 - Strategic Plan Update Mr. Joe Pittari, of DPRA Canada, addressed Council to present an overview of the Strategic Plan Update. The overview included a description and details regarding the Aurora and DPRA Project Teams, the Aurora and DPRA Project Managers, the tasks that have been completed and the next steps. 1. Correspondence from the CAO Re: Strategic Plan Update Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Morris THAT the presentation by Mr. Joe Pittari, and the correspondence from the CAO regarding the Strategic Plan Update, be received for information. CARRIED (d) Mr. Tom Lalonde, Resident and Ms Kim Kilby, Resident Re: Item 9 (2) – TSAB Minutes of December 14, 2005 – Report No. TSAB05-032 – Safety Concerns on Mark Street. Mr. Tom Lalonde addressed Council to ask for assistance to install all-way stop signs at the intersections of Mark Street and Oak Court, and Mark Street and Cedar Crescent. Mr. Lalonde indicated that the traffic volume and speed on Mark Street has been increasing over the past few years and that Mark Street is being used by drivers in order to avoid the Yonge Street and Wellington Street Council Meeting No. 06-01 Page 4 of 12 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 intersection. Mr. Lalonde proposed that the installation of stop signs would, at least, slow down the traffic, which is the main concern of the residents. Ms Kilby addressed Council to voice her concerns regarding the safety of children walking on Mark Street, due to excessive speed by drivers. Ms Kilby suggested that the installation of stop signs would be the best solution in an attempt to address the issue of speeding on the street. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Kean THAT the comments of the delegates be received for information and that Item 9 be brought forward for discussion. CARRIED 9. TSAB06-001 – December 14, 2005 Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Vrancic 2. Report No. TSAB05-032 – Safety Concerns on Mark Street 2.1. THAT all-way stop sign control not be installed at the intersections of Mark Street and Oak Court and at Mark Street and Cedar Crescent; 2.2. THAT a school crossing guard not be provided on Mark Street at the north pedestrian walkway; 2.3. THAT the request to designate Mark Street as a Community Safety Zone be denied; 2.4. THAT the existing “Children at Play” signage on Mark Street be removed and “Pedestrians Crossing” signage be installed in the vicinity of the pedestrian walkways; 2.5. THAT a letter be sent to Ms. Diane Lalonde with the TSAB’s recommendations; and 2.6. THAT the reconstruction projects for Mark Street, Cedar Crescent, Birch Court and Oak Court be deferred until the NE Quadrant Traffic Calming Study has been completed so that any traffic calming measures approved as part of the Study can be included in the reconstruction projects. On a recorded vote the resolution was CARRIED. YEAS: 4 NAYS: 3 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Hogg, Vrancic, West and Mayor Jones VOTING NAYS: Councillors Kean, Morris and Wallace Councillors Gaertner and Buck were absent. Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor West 1. THAT the balance of the Committee Record of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board meeting, held on December 14, 2005, be received for information and Council endorse the following recommendations of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board: Council Meeting No. 06-01 Page 5 of 12 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 3. November 21, 2005 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst regarding Fairway Drive – Traffic Calming Request THAT the traffic calming request for Fairway Drive be deferred until spring 2006; THAT staff be requested to conduct 3 speed counts on Fairway Drive in Spring 2006 and the results be submitted to the TSAB; THAT the reconstruction of Fairway Drive, Eldon Crescent, Glenview Drive and the east end of Devlin Place proceed in 2006; and THAT a letter be sent to all residents on Fairway Drive with the TSAB’s recommendations. 4. Report No. TSAB05-031 – All-Way Stop Sign Control at the Intersection of Spence Drive and Tamarac Trail THAT all-way stop sign control not be installed at the intersection of Spence Drive and Tamarac Trail; and THAT a letter be sent to Ms. Elaine Gaynor with the TSAB’s recommendation. 5. Report No. TSAB05-033 – Intersection Pedestrian Signals (IPS) Proposed Policy THAT Council adopt the proposed Intersection Pedestrian Signals (IPS) policy as detailed in Report No. TSAB05-033; and THAT funding for the installation of any future IPS be brought forward to Council for consideration on a case by-case basis. 6. December 1, 2005 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst regarding Hodgkinson Crescent – Traffic Calming Request THAT the traffic calming request for Hodgkinson Crescent be denied. 7. December 9, 2005 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst regarding Parking Concerns on Pinnacle Trail THAT parking be prohibited on the west side of Pinnacle Trail in front of house #36, 46 and 56; THAT staff be requested to introduce the necessary by-law to implement the above recommendation; and THAT a letter be sent to all affected residents with the TSAB’s recommendations. 8. December 9, 2005 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst regarding Parking Concerns on Ostick Street THAT the existing parking prohibitions on Ostick Street be repealed; THAT parking be prohibited on the south side of Ostick Street from Hollandview Trail to Snedden Avenue; THAT staff be requested to implement the necessary by-law to implement the TSAB recommendations; and THAT a letter be sent to all residents with the TSAB’s recommendations. Council Meeting No. 06-01 Page 6 of 12 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 9. December 1, 2005 letter from residents regarding heavy trucks using Vandorf Sideroad THAT the December 1, 2005 letter from residents regarding heavy trucks using Vandorf Sideroad be received as information; THAT staff be requested to conduct a traffic and pedestrian study in spring 2006 and submit a report to the TSAB with the results. CARRIED (e) Mr. Steve Granger, Resident Re: Item 11 – Minutes from the General Committee meeting of January 10, 2006 – (Item 11 – Memo from the Chief Administrative Officer Re: Time Frame Set Out in Report TR05- 025 - Disposition of Aurora Hydro Connections Sale Proceeds) Mr. Steve Granger addressed Council regarding the Strategic Plan, as well as the disposition of sale proceeds from Aurora Hydro Connections. Mr. Granger requested that Council view these two processes in unison, as well as provide residents with specific timelines on the completion of pending items. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean THAT the comments of the delegate be received and that Item 11(11) be brought forward for discussion. CARRIED 11. General Committee Meeting Report No. 06-01, Tuesday, January 10, 2006 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 06-01, TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2006 (11) Memo from the Chief Administrative Officer Re: Time Frame Set Out in Report TR05-025 - Disposition of Aurora Hydro Connections Sale Proceeds Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace THAT the correspondence be received for information. CARRIED (12) PL06-001 – Request to Waive Purchasing Policy with Respect to Consulting Services Update of Studies in Support of Regional Official Plan Amendment Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace THAT the Town’s Purchasing Procedure be waived with respect to sole sourcing of consulting studies; and THAT Hemson Consulting Ltd. be authorized to complete updates of the work previously completed by them respecting: population and employment projections as outlined in Schedule “A” to Figure 1; Fiscal Impact Study to demonstrate compliance with Section 7.3.8 of the Regional Official Plan; and confirmation of the role of the 2C lands in the municipal Growth Management Study in support of a Regional Official Plan Amendment to expand the Regional Official Plan boundaries to Council Meeting No. 06-01 Page 7 of 12 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 include the 2C lands within the Urban Area. The above noted work is also required to take into consideration the intensification policies of the Provincial Growth Plan, the Provincial Policy Statement and the Regional Official Plan; and THAT the above be authorized at an upset cost of $60,000; and THAT, once the final cost has been confirmed, the Director of Planning report back to Council for authorization. CARRIED Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace THAT the balance of the Report of the General Committee Meeting No. 06-01 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted, with a correction to Item 9, as follows: THAT the 2006 Interim Tax Levy be paid in two relatively equal instalments due on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 and Monday, April 24, 2006. CARRIED (c) Mr. L. John Gutteridge, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer Re: 2006 Budget The Director of Financial Services/Treasurer presented an overview of the 2006 Budget to Council, reviewing the following items: Inflationary, Net Non- Recurring, Mandatory, Annualization, Growth, Enhancements, and New Employees, resulting in an overall increase of 7.9% and a Gross Expenditure Increase of $6,922,103. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Kean THAT the presentation by the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer regarding the 2006 Budget be received for information. CARRIED VIII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Councillor Wallace, having previously declared an interest in Item 3(3), did not take part in the vote called for in regard to the adoption of this item. 3. AHC05-08 – December 12, 2005 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Vrancic 3. Town Co-ordinated Heritage Workshop THAT Notice of the Municipally Sponsored “Old House Restoration Workshop” scheduled for Saturday, February 18, 2006 at the Aurora Seniors Centre be received; and THAT Notice be forwarded through the following means: • Mail out to heritage property owners in Aurora; • Notice on the Town Page – Aurora/Newmarket Era Banner; • Notice in the Auroran Newspaper; • Notice to the Aurora Historical Society; Council Meeting No. 06-01 Page 8 of 12 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 • Notice to local contractors and professionals who work with the restoration of older homes; and • Notice to the 4 neighbouring municipal heritage advisory committees. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor West 2. 268 Kennedy St. W. THAT, in accordance with the evaluation score, the Committee does not consider the building worthy of preservation; and THAT the following conditions be included in any development agreement for the property prior to the release of a demolition permit: • the owner be requested to make the historically significant components of the building available for salvage, at no cost to the Town, for the Heritage Advisory Committee of Aurora Architectural Salvage program; • the owner be requested to allow the Town’s Community Planner to document the demolition of the building, by providing notice at least 2 days in advance of the demolition taking place, and to demolish the building in such a way as the method of construction of the building would be revealed for historical documentation purposes; • that an interpretive plaque not be installed on the property. CARRIED Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Vrancic 1. Committee Record THAT the balance of the Committee Record of the Heritage Advisory Committee of Aurora Meeting held on December 12, 2005 be received for information and the following recommendations be endorsed. 4. 32 – 34 Wellington St. E. – Application for Severance D10-18-05 THAT the suggested heritage conditions forwarded by the Community Planner to the Committee of Adjustment concerning the application for severance D10-18-05 and the heritage buildings at 32 and 34 Wellington St. E. be received and endorsed; and THAT the Community Planner bring forward a report concerning the designation of the Doan House at 32 Wellington St. E. and the Dunham House at 34 Wellington St. E. to a future meeting of the Heritage Advisory Committee; and THAT the North East Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District Study Area boundary be extended to include the rear half of 32 Wellington St. E. 5. 89 Wells St. – Heritage Designation THAT the Walter Grice House at 89 Wells Street be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and THAT Ms. Atkinson be thanked for her interest in preservation and celebration of the heritage of her early 20th Century Arts and Crafts style home. Council Meeting No. 06-01 Page 9 of 12 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 6. Town 97 Wells St. – Heritage Designation THAT the house at 97 Wells Street be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and THAT Joseph and Marcella Lawless be thanked for their interest in designation of their home. 7. 938 St. John’s Sideroad THAT the Enos Lundy House, at 938 St. John’s Sideroad East, be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and THAT the owner, Mattamy (Aurora) Limited be thanked for their commitment to preservation of this significant heritage building. 8. 15032 Yonge St. – Heritage Designation THAT Elmwood Lodge, the Reuben J. Kennedy House, at 15032 Yonge St. be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and THAT the owner, Richard Allen and Associates be thanked for their commitment to preservation of this significant heritage building. 9. Doors Open Aurora Update THAT the information concerning Doors Open Aurora be received as information. 10. 43 Metcalfe St. – Building Addition THAT the information concerning the proposed addition at 43 Metcalfe St. be received for information. 11. 53 Metcalfe St. – Building Addition THAT the information concerning the proposed addition to 53 Metcalfe St. be received for information. 12. Correspondence THAT correspondence items a, b, and c, be received for information; and THAT the correspondence item from Ms. Mary Powel-Perryment be referred to the next Committee meeting in January 2006. 13. High Tor Property – Bathurst St. THAT the Town contact the Ontario Heritage Foundation to remind them as a trust, any funds raised from the sale of any portion of the High Tor lands has to go back into the property; and THAT the Town looks forward to working with the OHF to ensure that any funds received are expended on the subject property. 14. Committee Chair for 2006 THAT Stan Rycombel be appointed as the new Heritage Committee Chair for 2006. Council Meeting No. 06-01 Page 10 of 12 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 15. Committee Vice Chair for 2006 THAT M. Brevik be appointed as the new Heritage Committee Vice-Chair for 2006. CARRIED 4. Correspondence from Councillor Kean Re: Stickwood Walker ECO Homes (Deferred from January 10, 2006 General Committee) Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor West THAT the correspondence from Councillor Kean, dated January 5, 2006, regarding Stickwood Walker ECO Homes be referred to staff for a report; and THAT PowerStream be requested to make a presentation to Council regarding energy conservation. CARRIED 5. Correspondence from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Re: One-Time Grant for Older Adult Centres Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Morris THAT Council receive the correspondence from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for information. CARRIED 10. Memo from the Director of Corporate Services Re: Strategic Plan Orientation Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Morris THAT an Orientation/Update Assembly be convened for Saturday, January 21, 2006 at 8:00 a.m. in the Tannery Room, and that the assembly be open to the public. On a recorded vote the resolution was DEFEATED. YEAS: 3 NAYS: 4 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Kean, Morris and Vrancic VOTING NAYS: Councillors Hogg, Wallace, West and Mayor Jones Councillors Gaertner and Buck were absent. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor West THAT an Orientation/Update Assembly be convened for Saturday, January 21, 2006 at 8:00 a.m. in the Tannery Room, and that the assembly be closed to the public. On a recorded vote the resolution was CARRIED. Council Meeting No. 06-01 Page 11 of 12 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 YEAS: 5 NAYS: 2 VOTING YEAS: Councillors Hogg, Vrancic, Wallace, West and Mayor Jones VOTING NAYS: Councillors Kean and Morris Councillors Gaertner and Buck were absent. 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 Mayor Jones advised that the new Seniors’ Centre will be having its Grand Opening on Saturday, January 21, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. Mayor Jones advised that the meeting regarding Library Square is being scheduled soon and that an e-mail would be sent out in order to identify an appropriate date. Councillor Kean raised an issue regarding a resident receiving a letter from Road Watch indicating that he had committed a traffic violation, and asked what recourse was available to the resident. Councillor West responded that the resident should respond to the letter in writing, stating the facts of the situation. Councillor West indicated that Road Watch is looking for an additional member. Councillor Morris inquired as to whether it is the Town’s responsibility to clear the ice from underneath the mailboxes, to which the Director of Public Works responded that it is only the Town’s responsibility to clear the public sidewalks. Councillor Morris inquired about the heat in the new Recreation Complex, to which the Director of Leisure Services responded that the heat is operational in the lobby but that the seating area does not yet have heat, due to equipment problems. The Director also advised that a report would soon be coming to Council providing a construction and financial update. Councillor Morris inquired as to whether the rumour regarding Tim Horton’s/Wendy’s offering half the cost of the new Recreation Complex in exchange for having the rights to the snack bar was true, to which the Director of Leisure Services responded that, to his knowledge, no such request had been received by his department. Councillor Morris addressed an earlier comment by Councillor West regarding a memo he claims Councillor Morris had written, to which Councillor Morris responded that she informed the Town Clerk via telephone that some residents had concerns regarding the legality of a motion in the TSAB minutes. Councillor Vrancic inquired whether the Mayor could request York Regional Police to set up radar, strictly enforced, one day per week for the next two months on Mark Street. Councillor Vrancic requested a status report on the Secondary Dwelling Unit Task Force, to which the CAO responded that recent meetings had been cancelled due to the vacancy of the Director of Building Administration position, but that the meetings would begin again in February with a report coming forward before June. Council Meeting No. 06-01 Page 12 of 12 Tuesday, January 17, 2006 Councillor West advised that the Salvation Army Kettle Drive exceeded expectations last year, raising a total of $21,000. Councillor West requested a report to Council regarding attendance of Councillors at all meetings from January – December 2005. XI READING OF BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor Hogg THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and enacted: 4757-06.F BEING A BY-LAW to levy an Interim Property Tax Rate for the taxation year 2006 4760-06.D BEING A BY-LAW to establish highways described as Part of Blocks 8, 9 and 10, 65M- 2874 (15900 Bayview Avenue) 4762-06.C BEING A BY-LAW to confirm actions by Council resulting from the meeting of January 17, 2006. CARRIED XII IN-CAMERA Property & Personnel Matters Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Hogg THAT Council proceed In-Camera to address property and personnel matters. CARRIED XIII ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Vrancic THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:35 p.m. CARRIED ____________________________________ __________________________ T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK January 17, 2006 – Council Transcript Other Business – Councillor Morris Re: TSAB One final thing, Mr. Mayor. Earlier on a fellow Councillor inferred that there was a memo that I had gone asking whether there had been an illegality. For the record, there was a bunch of residents who actually called me and had attended the meeting and in fairness what I did was, and I’m doing this on camera, I phoned Mr. Panizza, the Clerk, and advised him that there was a concern that a motion maybe hadn’t been duly moved and seconded and had there been a motion. And I did it as a favour so that Mr. Clerk could go back and look at the tape and make sure that there would not be a problem, when or if those residents came to Council and I told them and kept them informed as well. So I would like to see the memo that I’m supposed to have written as well and whether or not that was shared or how it got there.