MINUTES - General Committee - 20000118
TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING
REPORT
NO. 01-00
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, January 18, 2000
ATTENDANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Councillor West in the Chair; Mayor Jones,
Councillors Griffith, Hartwell, Healy, Hinder, Hogg,
McKenzie, and Morris.
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Planning, Director of
Building Administration, Director of Leisure Services,
Director of Public Works, Treasurer, Solicitor and
Council/Committee Secretary.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department be approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
III DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 2, 5, 6 and 10 were identified for discussion.
IV ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Griffith
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:
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Tuesday, January 18, 2000
1. York Region re: Draft Discussion Paper - "Refining the
Region's Growth Management Strategy"
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Director of
Planning for a Report.
3. Town of Newmarket re: Region of York Solid Waste
Processing Strategy
THAT the correspondence be received.
4. Aurora Public Library re: Resignation of Lynne Gauld,
York District Public School Board Representative from
the Library Board
THAT the correspondence from the Aurora Public Library regarding the
resignation of Lynne Gauld as a member of the Library Board be received
with regrets, and that the Mayor send a letter of appreciation for her
contribution;
AND FURTHER THAT the Director of Corporate Services be directed to
notify the York District Public School Board requesting that a replacement
member be selected by the Board as its representative.
7. CS00-002 - Proposed Boundary Expansion
THAT the report be received for information.
8. BA00-001 - Crestwood Railings Inc. 159 Edward Street
Releife from Fence By-law 3431-93
THAT Council endorse the request from Crestwood Railings Inc. to erect a
two metre high wrought iron fence in the front yard.
9. BA00-002 - Encroachment Agreement - Signage
15216 Yonge Street - Mac Fleming Paint and Wallpaper Ltd.
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an
encroachment agreement with Judith Fleming to permit a canopy sign to
encroach a maximum of 0.5 metres onto Town of Aurora right of way.
11. PL00-004 - Planning Application Status List
THAT the planning applications status list be received as information.
12. BDC 01-00 - Business Development Committee Meeting
THAT staff convey the information regarding ebay.com and bid.com to the
Website Committee for information.
CARRIED
General Committee Report No. 01-00 Page 3
Tuesday, January 18, 2000
V DELEGATIONS
Marvin Kuttner, Aurora Early Learning & Preschool Centre
re: Jack Wood Property, 95 Allaura Boulevard
Mr. Marvin Kuttner, owner of the Aurora Early Learning & Preschool Centre
addressed the Committee and requested assistance in obtaining a lease for the
land located at 95 Allaura Boulevard known as the Jack Wood Property. Mr.
Kuttner suggested that time is of the essence and that he would be willing to sign
a lease containing a clause allowing for a 60 day termination at any time should
the Town of Aurora determine that the lands are required for other use.
Moved by Mayor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
That the comments of the delegate be received and the matter referred to staff
for a report with the understanding that the Committee concurs with the current
use of the property.
CARRIED
Mr. Brian MacEachern, Resident re: Motion made by Council
at January 11, 2000 meeting regarding the York Region's Oak
Ridges Moraine - Towards a Long Term Strategy Report.
Mr. Brian MacEachern expressed concern regarding the Motion made by Council
on January 11, 2000 regarding the York Region's Oak Ridges Moraine - Towards
a Long Term Strategy Report. Mr. MacEachern suggested that Council's position
might be construed as opposition to the report and therefore opposition to the
protection of the Oak Ridges Moraine, weakening the credibility of the Report.
Mr. MacEachern noted that Council's apparent intention was actually to support
the report on the grounds that conditions be added to protect the lands in
question until the report be finalized. It was suggested that Council re-visit the
Motion with the intention to soften the wording to express Aurora's support of the
initiatives set out in the report.
Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
That the comments of the delegate be received as information.
CARRIED
VI CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
2. York Region re: Request for Parking Regulation Changes
Wellington Street East
Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the matter be referred back to the Region of York with the
recommendation that parking be permitted on the south side of Wellington
Street east of Yonge St. in front of #9 & #11 Wellington Street during the
hours of 4-6 p.m. daily.
CARRIED
Councillor West relinquished the Chair to Mayor Jones during consideration of this item
then Councillor West subsequently resumed the Chair.
General Committee Report No. 01-00 Page 4
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5. PW99-080 - Three (3) Garbage Container Limit and
Communications Plan - (Presentation by Director Public Works)
The Director of Public Works provided a summary of purpose and strategies behind the
introduction of the proposed 3 Bag Garbage Limit.
Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT proposed By-Law Number 4107-99.E restricting the number of
garbage containers put out for collection from any residential premises to
no more than three (3) for each collection day be scheduled for Third and
Final Reading at the Council Meeting of January 25, 2000;
THAT proposed By-Law Number 4107-99.E be revised to reflect an
effective commencement date of February 29, 2000;
THAT the communications plan advising residents regarding the three (3)
garbage container limit, recycling, white goods, and construction material
be approved by Council for implementation by staff; and
THAT the Town provide a trial period of 6 months subject to review and
report from the Director of Public Works at the end of this period.
CARRIED
6. TSAB99-12 - Traffic Safety Advisory
Board Meeting of December 7, 1999
Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Committee Record of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board meeting
held on December 7, 1999 be received for information;
THAT the following motions be adopted:
Request for Multi-way Stop Signs at McClellan Way and Bonny Meadows
THAT the request for multi-way stop signs at McClellan Way/Bonny
Meadows be denied;
THAT York Regional Police be requested to increase surveillance
and enforcement of the speed limit on McClellan Way; and
THAT the resident of McClellan Way be informed of the Roadwatch
program and the use of the Radar Board;
Centre Street Traffic Mitigation Study
THAT the turn restrictions from southbound Yonge Street to
Catherine Avenue and Centre Street between the hours of 6:30 to
9:30 AM be approved;
THAT the Region of York be requested to alter the traffic signal
timing in order that the advanced green for southbound Yonge
Street at Wellington Street be extended to at least 9:30 AM;
THAT 40 km/h speed limit signs be posted on Catherine Avenue,
Centre Street, Maple Street, Spruce Street and Wells Street;
THAT all-way stop signs be posted at the intersections of Centre
Street/Walton Drive and Centre Street/Spruce Street;
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Tuesday, January 18, 2000
THAT improved pavement lane markings be installed on Spruce
Street, Catherine Avenue and Centre Street west of Walton Drive to
show pavement edges and pedestrian crosswalks;
THAT improved signage be provided to direct traffic from Yonge
Street to Industrial Parkway;
THAT York Regional Police be requested to increase traffic
enforcement in the subject area after implementation of the
mitigation measures; and
THAT the correspondence from the resident of 61 Centre Street,
attached as pg. 82 of the Board agenda, be referred to staff for
review.
Traffic Concerns on Tamarac Trail at Underhill Crescent
THAT the request for multi-way stop signs at Tamarac Trail and
Underhill Crescent be denied;
THAT the request for erection of more visible children playing signs
be denied;
THAT York Regional Police be requested to increase surveillance
and enforcement of the speed limit on Tamarac Trail; and
THAT staff be requested to investigate the implementation of a
pedestrian crossing at Tamarac Trail and Underhill Crescent.
Parking Concerns on Primeau Drive
THAT this matter be deferred until next spring and a further report
be presented at that time.
Request for All-way Stops at Victoria/Harrison/Gurnett
THAT the request for multi-way stops be approved due to the
warrant for limited sight distances being met; and
THAT the sidewalks and pavement markings required to facilitate
the installation and as indicated on Figure 1 be installed at an
approximate cost of $4,000.00.
Speeding on Bayview Avenue
THAT this matter be referred to the Region of York for a reply.
Traffic Concerns on Timpson Drive.
THAT the necessary steps be taken to reduce the posted speed to
40kph as soon as possible; and
THAT this matter be referred to staff for a report on any further
actions as may be required.
Traffic Concerns on Seaton Drive
THAT the request for multi-way stops on Seaton Drive at Willis
Drive and Morning Crescent be denied.
Roadwatch
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Tuesday, January 18, 2000
THAT the Roadwatch committee be authorized to proceed with the
purchase of printed materials for the Roadwatch Brochure at an
approximate cost of $3,100.00, in accordance with the Town’s
purchasing policies;
THAT the Public Works Department be authorized to purchase fifty
Roadwatch signs at a cost of $30.85 plus taxes each; and
THAT the funds for these items be derived from the $7,000.00
allocation granted by Council on October 13, 1999.
CARRIED
10. PW00-003 - Proposed Ten Year Capital Construction Program
The Director of Public Works was asked to provide information relating to the provision
for possible future Bicycle Lanes in various areas relating to the Capital Construction
Program and advised that he will provide this information at a later date.
Moved by Mayor Jones Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT Report PW00-003, regarding the proposed ten year program for the
scheduling of future capital road reconstruction projects, be approved in
principle subject to the 2000 Budget deliberations.
CARRIED
VII OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Councillor West suggested that the Amalgamation Committee meet prior to the next
Council meeting to discuss amalgamation strategies.
Councillor Hogg requested that the report from the Region of York entitled " Reforming
the 905 Municipalities and the Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB) - Maintaining
the Momentum" be added to the Agenda for the next Council meeting.
VIII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Griffith
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
CARRIED
(THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 01-00 WAS
CONSIDERED AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY,
JANURY 25TH, 2000)
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, MUNICIPAL CLERK