MINUTES - General Committee - 19990506
TOWN OF AURORA
General Committee Meeting No. 07-99
Council Chambers Time: 7:30 p.m.
Aurora Town Hall Thursday, May 6, 1999
ATTENDANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Councillor Hartwell in the Chair; Mayor Jones,
Councillors Griffith, Hinder, Hogg, Morris, and West.
Councillor Healy was absent due to a business
commitment. Councillor McKenzie was absent due to
illness.
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer/Director of Corporate
Services, Director of Planning, Director of Leisure
Services, Director of Public Works, Fire Chief,
Treasurer, and Council/Committee Secretary.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Morris declared an interest in the correspondence from Osler Hoskin &
Harcourt and in certain aspects of Report PL99-042-122 regarding Magna
International/Alpenhouse Limited due to the employment of her spouse in a subsidiary
of Magna 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 an interest in certain aspects of Report PL99-042-122 relating to
Application No. 19 - 610645 Ontario Ltd. (Timberlane Tennis Club) due to employment
with same, and in Application No. 56 (Elderberry Hill - The Forhan Group) and
Application No. 60 (Wycliffe/Diamond Homestead) by virtue of his residence in the
vicinity and did not take part in or vote on any questions in these regard or attempt in
any way to influence the voting on such questions.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#1. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department be approved as outlined herein with the following additions:
• Delegation request from Raymond Nicolini re: Correspondence from
the Region of York regarding Traffic Concerns on Yonge Street and
Wellington Street Intersection;
• Memorandum from Councillor West re: Provincial All Candidates
Meeting; and
R E P O R T
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• A Newspaper Advertisement from the Ontario Ministry of Health
Entitled - Request for Public Opinion on the Proposed Nursing Home
Annual Licence Renewal of The Willows Estate Nursing Home, Aurora.
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
Mr. Paul English, Trillium Consulting re: Report CO99-021-119 -
Land Exchange on Allaura Boulevard
Mr. English informed the Committee that he would not be making a formal presentation,
but that he was available to answer any questions the Committee may have. He also
advised that his engineer was in attendance at the meeting and was available to answer
questions relating to technical issues.
In response to questions by the Committee, Mr. English advised that Bricon
Construction purchased the land about 10 months ago with an intention to develop it for
industrial uses. He also informed the Committee that he is a professional registered
Planner. His family and other partners purchased the property and that Bricon
Construction is the holding company for the property.
#2. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with
Report CO99-021-119.
CARRIED
Mr. Raymond Nicolini, Hair Thoughts re: Region of York Correspondence
– Traffic Concerns on Yonge Street and Wellington Street Intersection
Mr. Nicolini expressed concerns with the Region’s comment that pavement hatching is
not warranted for Wellington Street. He stated that the “Do Not Block” signs in front of
Wellington Place is not adequate to relief the problem of congestion. He advised that
the Region noted that there was a decrease in the number of reported collisions in
1998, which in his opinion, is not due to the parking restrictions in front of 9 and 11
Wellington Street, but due to driver error. He stated that the Wellington Street and
Yonge Street intersection was designed poorly and that the congestion is not due to
parking in front of his premise. Mr. Nicolini expressed concern that parking is allowed
on both sides of Yonge Street at optional times during rush hour and that Wellington
Street is allowed only 5 parking spaces for the businesses in the area. Concern was
also expressed with the position taken by the Region of York and Aurora Council in
trying to resolve this problem.
#3. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with the
correspondence from the Region of York.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
York Region re: Aurora’s Resolution – Traffic Concerns
on Yonge Street and Wellington Street Intersection; and
Delegation of Mr. Raymond Nicolini, Hair Thoughts
The Committee inquired about the availability of a plan for 5 lanes at this intersection. It
was noted that the accidents at this location are not connected with parking in front of 9
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and 11 Wellington Street and that the issue is not eastbound traffic, it is eastbound left
turns. It was the opinion of some members that the signs recommended would achieve
the objective of hatching. It was also noted that customers should seek parking
elsewhere in the area. The Committee was informed that the Region has a liability to
do what they have to do to make the street safe and that the recommendations for
Yonge Street and Wellington Street intersection and Wellington Street East have been
made by their technical experts.
#4. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the Region of York be requested to remove the signs in front of
9 and 11 Wellington Street East to allow parking again for a trial period of
6 months
CARRIED
THAT the Region of York be encouraged to use hatching and put “no
parking between the signs.
CARRIED
THAT the Region of York be requested to provide Council with the plan for
5 lanes at this intersection.
CARRIED
Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Members’ Advisory re:
FCM’s Affordability and Choice Today Program Gets Funding
for Three More Years
#5. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Osler Hoskin & Harcourt re: Notice of Appeal, Private Official
Plan Amendment Request by Magna International Inc. and
The Alpen House Limited
#6. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Mayor Jones
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Councillor Morris, having previously declared an interest in this correspondence, did not
take part in the vote called for in this regard.
Wellington Lanes Community Association re: Request to
Reduce Speed Limit from 50 km/hr to 40 km/hr in
Wellington Lanes
The Committee was advised that it was suggested to the correspondent that a notice
asking for cooperation be circulated to residents in the area to help resolve the
speeding problem.
#7. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Traffic Safety Advisory Board
and staff.
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CARRIED
ADVISORY AND AD HOC COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS
Business Development Committee Report No. BDC99-04
April 14, 1999 Business Development Committee Meeting
#8. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the Business Development Committee Report No. 04-99 be
received as information.
CARRIED
Leisure Services Advisory Committee Report No. LSAC99-005
Thursday, April 15, 1999 and Monday, April 19, 1999
Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meetings
#9. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee Minutes of April 15, 1999
and April 19, 1999 be received as information;
THAT a Lottery program registration system be implemented for
September 1999;
THAT staff investigate and report back to the Leisure Services Advisory
Committee the cost of a computer software program to facilitate a lottery
system and as well the most effective method of communicating the new
registration system to the customers; and
THAT staff investigate ways to work with the Aurora Community Tennis
Club to enhance the tennis programming in the Town, keeping in mind the
best interests of the whole community must be served.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
CO99-021-119 – Land Exchange on Allaura Boulevard; and
Delegation of Mr. Paul English, Trillium Consulting
The Committee expressed concerns with regard to the land exchange and whether the
Town should gain financially from this exchange. The Committee questioned the
Company’s intention for the property and the degree of future assessment revenue that
might be generated.
#10. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor West
THAT staff be authorized to proceed with the purchase of part of Lot 12,
Plan M-51 and the sale of Blocks A and B, Plan M-51 as proposed by
Bricon Construction, subject to the following requirements:
1) Bricon receive approval for all works as indicated in the proposal
from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, Ministry of
Natural Resources and Federal Department of Fisheries and
Oceans;
2) Bricon pay all necessary costs, including any survey costs, legal
fees and disbursements to implement the land exchange;
3) The Town obtain an access easement over the whole of the
proposed Bricon lands to ensure proper access to the lands to be
acquired by the Town for the purposes of maintenance;
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4) The stormwater management facilities to be installed must be
sufficient to accommodate water from the neighbouring Town,
Hunter Group, Bricon and C.N.R. owned lands;
5) The Town retain an easement over a portion of Block B to
accommodate drainage of the current Hunter Group owned lands;
and
6) The transfers would be conditional upon the completion of
construction of the stormwater management facilities and
landscaping as approved by the Conservation Authority. Further to
that end, Bricon shall enter into an Agreement with the Town
providing for the re-conveyance of the lands in the event that the
work is not completed and the posting of securities to allow, the
Town, alternatively, to complete the work proposed by Bricon, at
the sole discretion of the Town.
THAT the Clerk be authorized to introduce a Bill for the conveyance of the lands
as proposed upon satisfaction of the above requirements; and
THAT staff be directed to provide information regarding the Company’s intended
use of the property and the estimate as to the increased net assessment growth.
CARRIED
FI99-005-120 – New Emergency Plan
#11. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council give first reading to Bill Number 4061.99.P, being a bylaw
to formulate a plan for protecting property, the environment and the health,
safety and welfare of the inhabitants of Aurora during a major emergency
or disaster;
THAT Council receive draft number three of the Aurora Emergency Plan
as information; and
THAT Staff be directed to complete remaining general emergency
preparedness tasks to ensure that the Town of Aurora is prepared for
major emergencies or disasters including the possibility of Year 2000
problems.
CARRIED
TR99-013-121 – 1999 First Quarter Financial Review
#12. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the Report TR99-13-121 - “1999 First Quarter Financial Review” be
received.
CARRIED
PL99-042-122 – Planning Applications Status List
#13. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the Planning Applications Status List be received as information.
CARRIED
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Mayor Jones having previously declared an interest in certain aspects of this Report, did
not take part in the vote called for in this regard.
Councillor Morris having previously declared an interest in certain aspects of this
Report, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard.
OTHER MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
Memorandum from Director of Leisure Services re:
Jack Woods Property
#14. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the lease agreement with Aurora Early Learning Centre and Pre-
School Inc. be renewed for another 5 years; and
THAT the costs for the washroom retrofit and exterior painting to the
approximate cost of $10,000.00 by the tenant be spread over a period of 3
years with an interest rate suitable to the Town.
CARRIED
Memorandum from Councillor West re: Provincial All Candidates Meeting
#15. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT permission be granted to use the Council Chambers of the Town
Hall to host the Provincial All Candidates Meeting.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
Legion Soccer Field Construction Project
Councillor Hogg inquired whether the soccer association is providing any financial
contributions towards the Legion soccer field construction. He requested staff to
provide an overview of the financial arrangement for soccer fields, baseball diamonds,
tennis clubs, hockey association and other sport facilities.
Newspaper Advertisement from the Ontario Ministry of Health Entitled - Request for
Public Opinion on the Proposed Nursing Home Annual Licence Renewal of The Willows
Estate Nursing Home, Aurora
#16. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the Fire Chief be directed to review the fire safety issues at the
Willows Estate Nursing Home and provide comments, if any to the Ontario
Ministry of Health prior to the deadline.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#17. Moved by Councillor West
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
CARRIED
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(THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 07-99 WAS
CONSIDERED AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING HELD ON MAY 12,
1999 WITH THE EXCEPTION OF RECOMMENDATION NO. 4 WHICH WAS
DISCUSSED AND ADOPTED AS SUBMITTED)
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T. JONES, MAYOR L. ALLISON, MUNICIPAL CLERK