MINUTES - General Committee - 20000229
TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING
REPORT
NO. 04-00
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, February 29, 2000
ATTENDANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Councillor Hartwell in the Chair; Mayor Jones,
Councillors Griffith, Healy, Hinder, McKenzie, Morris,
and West.
Councillor Hogg was absent due to a business
commitment.
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, Fire Chief, Treasurer, and
Council/Committee Secretary.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Morris declared an interest in the delegation of Don Given of Malone
Given Parsons Ltd. and in Item 3 - Report No. PL00-024, in reference to lands
owned by Magna International within the 2B Secondary Plan area. Councillor
Morris's declarations were by virtue of her spouse being employed by a
subsidiary of Magna. She 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 McKenzie
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department be approved as presented with the following additions:
• Delegation request from Brad Bisaillon and John Docherty, residents
re: Item 1 - Report PW00-010 - Parking Restrictions in the
Bayview/Wellington and Amberhill Subdivisions;
• Delegation request from Donald Given, Malone Given Parsons Ltd. re:
Item 3 - Report PL00-024 - Proposed Official Plan Amendment
Bayview Northeast Area 2b Secondary Plan; and
General Committee Meeting Report No. 04-00 Page 2
Tuesday, February 29, 2000
• Correspondence from Zelinka Priamo Ltd. on behalf of Loblaw
Properties Limited re: Item 3 - Report PL00-024 - Proposed Official
Plan Amendment Bayview Northeast Area 2b Secondary Plan.
CARRIED
III DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 were identified for discussion.
IV ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the following recommendations respecting the matters listed as
“Items not Requiring Separate Discussion” be adopted as submitted and
Staff be authorized to take all necessary action required to give effect to
same:
6. CS00-010 - Stormwater Management Costsharing -
Former Old Park Lands
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the attached
costsharing agreement for the construction of stormwater management
facilities on Part of Lot 80, Concession 1, E.Y.S.
9. Nokiidaa "Walking Together" Committee - Minutes from
Tuesday February 8, 2000 Nokiidaa Meeting
THAT the Minutes of the Nokiidaa "Walking Together" Committee meeting
of Tuesday, February 8, 2000 be received as information.
CARRIED
V DELEGATIONS
Ms. Michele Walker, Resident re: Report PW00-010 -
Parking Restrictions in the Bayview Wellington and
Amberhill Subdivisions.
Ms. Michele Walker spoke on behalf of residents on the east side of Snedden
Avenue, specifically house numbered 1-25, regarding the proposed parking
restriction on the west side of Snedden Avenue between Hollidge Boulevard and
Bowler Street. She expressed concerns that due to the sidewalks, these houses
have less space in their driveways and are therefore in need of on-street parking.
She indicated that people parked on the west side of Snedden Avenue to ensure
that their children could safely disembark from their vehicles to go to the Park in
the area. Accordingly, she requested that parking be permitted on the west side
of Snedden Avenue in front of the Park. Ms. Walker stated that if the proposed
parking restriction on the west side of Snedden Avenue is due to safety, she
suggested that some type of barrier similar to that on the west boundary of the
Park should be considered.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the comments of the delegate be received as information.
CARRIED
General Committee Meeting Report No. 04-00 Page 3
Tuesday, February 29, 2000
Brad Bisaillon and John Docherty, residents re: Report PW00-010 - Parking
Restrictions in the Bayview/Wellington and Amberhill Subdivisions
Mr. Bisaillon and Mr. Docherty indicated their support of the recommendation in
the staff report respecting the parking restrictions on Ostick Street. Mr. Docherty
advised that a petition on the proposed parking restrictions was circulated to
homeowners on Ostick Street and the survey indicated a support for the
proposed restrictions. Mr. Bisaillon requested that the overnight parking
restrictions on Civic Square Gate be removed to allow more parking spaces.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegates be received as information.
CARRIED
1. PW00-010 - Parking Restrictions in the Bayview/
Wellington and Amberhill Subdivisions
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT parking be prohibited at anytime on:
a) the south side of Amberhill Way;
b) the south side of Bowler Street;
c) the south side of Evelyn Buck Lane;
d) the east side of Hollandview Trail from Ochalski Road to Bowler Street;
e) the south side of Hollidge Boulevard from John West Way to
Hollandview Trail;
f) the west side of Luxton road, from Evelyn Buck Lane to Hollidge
Boulevard;
g) the east side of Luxton road, from Hollidge Boulevard to Bowler Street;
h) the north side of Mugford Road;
i) the south side of Ochalski Road;
j) the east side of Snedden Avenue;
l) the south side of Steckley Street;
m) the south and east sides of Woodroof Crescent from Hollandview Trail
to 102 metres south of Mugford Road;
n) the south side of Woodroof Crescent from Hollandview Trail to 215
metres west;
THAT parking be prohibited at anytime on Ostick Street:
a) on the south side from the first to the 15th day of the month, April 15
to November 15;
b) on the north side from the 16th day to the end of the month, April 15
to November 15; and
c) on the north side from November 15 to April 15; and
THAT the Clerk introduce the necessary bills for three readings;
THAT subsection (k) the parking restrictions on the west side of Snedden
Avenue from Hollidge to Bowler Street be referred back to staff for a report
on the option of installing a barrier or fencing on the west side of the park;
and
THAT the parking restrictions on Ostick Street be monitored for a one-year
period and that staff report back on this pilot project.
General Committee Meeting Report No. 04-00 Page 4
Tuesday, February 29, 2000
CARRIED
Ms. Jane White, Resident re: Report PW00-011 - Relocation
of Super Mailbox on Wilkinson Place
Ms. Jane White, a resident of Wilkinson Place expressed concerns that
relocating the super mailbox on the west side of Wilkinson Place has resulted in
increased traffic which has posed a major risk to children on the street. She also
indicated that when people collected their mail, they turn around on driveways to
exit the crescent and this has resulted in property damage. Ms. White requested
that the mailbox for residents of Wilkinson Place remain at this location, but that
the mailbox for residents of Willow Farm Lane be moved to Willow Farm Lane.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the comments of the delegate be received as information.
CARRIED
2. PW00-011 - Request for Relocation of Super Mailbox on
Wilkinson Place
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT staff in consultation with concerned residents contact Canada Post
to consider moving the section of the super mailbox for Willow Farm Lane
from Wilkinson Place to Willow Farm Lane adjacent to the other mailboxes
on that street.
CARRIED
Mr. Brian Larter and Ms. Jackie Cousins, The Larter Group
re: The 'Greater Canadian Achievements' Wall Mural
Millennium Project
Mr. Brian Larter provided an overview of their proposed mural at Yonge Street
and Wellington Street entitled "A Celebration of Canadian Achievement". He
advised that their goal is to create a National landmark in Aurora to celebrate
Canada's great achievements and that this would be the opportunity to show
Canada's pride in the new millennium. He outlined the mural concept, their
strategy and recommendation and funding of the mural. The benefits of the
stakeholders in this project were reviewed. Mr. Larter requested Council to
reconsider their previous motion and to assign a Council member to work with
them on the project.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the comments of the delegate be received;
THAT the Town support the project in principle subject to the Town
reviewing the proposed mural design in advance and provided that the
sponsorship was for recognization only; and
THAT Councillors West and Hartwell be appointed as Town
representatives for this project.
CARRIED
Mr. Donald Given, Malone Given Parsons Ltd. re: Report PL00-024 -
Proposed Official Plan Amendment Bayview Northeast Area 2b Secondary
Plan.
General Committee Meeting Report No. 04-00 Page 5
Tuesday, February 29, 2000
Mr. Don Given representing landowners in the 2b area indicated his clients'
support of the recommendations in the Staff Report and requested Council's
approval of the proposed Official Plan Amendment #30.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the comments of the delegate be received as information.
CARRIED
3. PL00-024 - Proposed Official Plan Amendment
Bayview Northeast Area 2b Secondary Plan; and
Correspondence from Zelinka Priamo Ltd. on behalf of
Loblaw Properties Limited
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence from Zelinka Priamo Ltd. be received; and
THAT the by-law to adopt OPA # 30 being the Bayview Northeast area 2b
Secondary Plan be enacted at the next available Council meeting; and
THAT Report PL00-024 summarizing the means of acquisition for the
Wildlife Park be received as information.
CARRIED
Councillor Morris, having previously declared an interest in the delegation and report,
did not take part in the vote called for in this regard.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT Items 4 and 5 be considered together at this point in the meeting.
CARRIED
VI CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
4. Les Sirota, President, Canadian Paging & Cellular
Communication Stores Inc. re: Report BA00-004; and
5. BA00-004 - Encroachment Agreement - Signage
15207 Yonge Street, Unit 1, Telus Mobility
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT an encroachment of 0.2 metres for the wall sign be granted; and
THAT the issue of the projecting sign be referred back to staff for further
consideration in consultation with the Community Core Review Committee
and that a policy be formulated with respect to signage in the downtown
core area.
CARRIED
7. CS00-011 - Driving Schools Operations
General Committee Meeting Report No. 04-00 Page 6
Tuesday, February 29, 2000
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the By-law to license and regulate the business of driving schools
be enacted at the next Council meeting.
CARRIED
8. LSAC00-02 - February 10, 2000, Leisure Services
Advisory Committee Meeting
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the History of Leksand Sweden Exchanges be received as
information and that staff send a letter to all community groups seeking
any interest to partake in an exchange;
THAT staff bring forward to the Committee a “Draft” Shared Use
Agreement between the Town of Aurora and the School Board for the
Highview Public Playground Millennium Project for review and
consideration;
THAT the Community Recognition Awards package be received as
information and that Criteria #2 under the Bob Harman Memorial Award
be changed to read; “Nominee should have made a significant volunteer
contribution to the Town”;
THAT the Committee would like to encourage staff to engage in
discussions with SOYRA and report back to the Committee on revisiting
and re-evaluating the original objectives and if the current show meets
those objectives and provide issues identified by the Department of
Leisure Services and the LSAC;
THAT an official letter of response be sent to Dick Illingworth advising that
his letter was received at the LSAC and to advise the motion made by the
Committee; and
THAT the Committee endorse recommendations as put forward by the
Department of Leisure Services and that staff forward to the Committee a
newly revised copy of both the Format for Calculation of Expenses and
Table #2 of the Pricing Policy for the Aurora Lawn Bowling Club.
CARRIED
VII OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Councillor West informed Committee members that the public meeting for the Ad
Hoc Smoking By-law Review Committee has been scheduled for March 22, 2000
in order that advertising could proceed.
VIII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor West
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Tuesday, February 29, 2000
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
CARRIED
(THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 04-00 WAS CONSIDERED
AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING HELD ON MARCH 7, 2000)
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK