MINUTES - General Committee - 19991118TOWN OF AURORA
General Committee Meeting No. 13-99
Council Chambers Time: 7:30 p.m.
Aurora Town Hall Thursday, November 18, 1999
ATTENDANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith,
Hartwell, Healy, Hinder, McKenzie, Morris, and West.
Councillor Hogg was absent due to family
commitment. Councillor Healy was absent due to
business commitments.
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Planning, Director of
Building Administration, Director of Public Works,
Treasurer, and Council/Committee Secretary.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Morris declared an interest in Report PW99-075-324 in relation to Magna
lands, 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.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#1. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department be approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
Mayor Jones suggested that Report PL99-110-331 be moved up to this point on the
agenda for consideration, to allow the Director of Planning to return to an open house
meeting, already in progress, relating to the same issue.
PL99-110-331 re: Region of York Process for the Preparation
of Long Term Strategy for the Oak Ridges Moraine
#2. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Region of York be advised the Town of Aurora supports its initiative,
in conjunction with other GTA Regions for the preparation of a Long Term
Strategy for the Oak Ridges Moraine subject to the following:
• The Province of Ontario participates fully in the exercise,
• There is a consensus that the 1991 “Interim Guidelines for
Development within the Oak Ridges Moraine” continue to guide
development activity within the area,
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• Area Municipalities many of which have extensive experience in
dealing with implementing strategies dealing with development in the
Oak Ridges Moraine are participants in the undertaking,
• A reasonable time frame for finalizing the strategy is determined,
• The establishment of the comprehensive data base is a priority in the
overall initiative.
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
Elaine Martin of Neighbourhood Employment Resource Centre
re: Request for Mobile Sign Permit
Ms. Una Elaine Martin, Employment Facilitator for the Neighbourhood Employment
Resource Centre, provided a brief overview of the services, resources and facilities
offered by the Centre. Ms. Martin explained that the Centre is situated in an obscure
location, at the back end of Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School on Dunning Avenue
and expressed the desire to heighten public awareness of the Centre's services and
location. Ms. Martin explained that Ron Shamess, the property manager of Armadale
Properties had recently been contacted and supported the idea of erecting a mobile
sign on the north east corner of Yonge Street and Dunning Avenue, however Council
approval is necessary for this to take place. Ms. Martin asked the Mayor and members
of the General Committee to endorse the issuance of a permit to allow this sign to be
placed in the stated location. The applicant commented that the need for the sign would
only be temporary.
The Director of Building Administration suggested that a meeting be arranged between
the applicant, the landowner and staff to work towards an agreeable arrangement.
#3. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the applicant be encouraged to work with Armadale Properties to
have a permanent sign added to the existing ground sign.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations
re: Safety Standards for Commercial Riding Establishments
#4. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the a meeting with the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial
Relations and Staff be arranged to discuss the issue of Safety Standards
for Commercial Riding Establishments, and that M.P.P. Al Paladinni be
invited to attend.
CARRIED
York Region re: Clause No. 1 Report No. 10 of the Regional
Chief Administrative Officer Headed, "Alternatives for Transit
in York Region"
#5. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
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Ron Leonard, Chair of the McClenny Drive Ratepayers
Association re: Proposed Application (Dinning) at 660
Henderson Drive
#6. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the correspondence be referred to staff for comment.
CARRIED
Louise Foster, Chris Ludwig, Cindy and Steve Cox
re: Safety Issues Relating to Timpson Drive
#7. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Traffic Safety Advisory
Committee; and
THAT the Ministry of Transportation be requested to consider altering
Provincial Legislation to recognize 40 km per hour as the standard
maximum speed on residential streets.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
PW99-075-324 re: Approval of Urban Streetscaping
on Wellington Street East
A presentation was provided by Mr. Neville Morrison, of Cole Sherman Consulting
Engineers and Mr. Paul Falwell, Architect for the Urban Streetscaping Design Concept.
The boundaries, goals and overall characteristics of the Design Concept were outlined
with the aid of pictorial diagrams. Features of the streetscape plan included landscaped
medians incorporating trees and planters, sidewalks on either side of Wellington Street
as well as a bike path on the south side and the use of a coloured concrete "Kill Strip"
on either side of the street to balance the look of the street and prevent the occurrence
of dead grass and erosion due to salt spray. To create a unified and welcoming image
for incoming and outgoing traffic, suggestions were made such as, the incorporation of
colourful seasonal flowers, a stone marker displaying the Town of Aurora logo, flags
located at the intersection of Wellington and John West Way, decorative light poles and
raised planters.
#8. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the design standards and cost apportionment for the streetscaping,
landscaping and illumination of the Wellington Street corridor between
John West Way and Leslie Street as particularly described within Report
PW99-075 be endorsed in principal;
THAT the provisions of a costs sharing agreement between the Town and
Magna International be finalized addressing the capital and maintenance
obligations and presented to Council for approval; and
THAT staff investigate and report back on the costing and financial
benefits of the proposed "Kill Strip" outlined within the plan.
CARRIED
Councillor Morris, having previously declared an interest in aspects of this Report
relating to Magna, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard.
ADM99-017-325 re: Administration Procedure No. 53 Communications
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#9. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the proposed revisions to Administration Procedure No. 53 –
Communications be adopted as of January 1, 2000 including the addition
of reference to procedures for the Notice Board, Outdoor Electronic
Message Sign and Council Bulletin Boards.
CARRIED
CO99-062-326 re: Request for Street Name – Old Park Holdings Pt. Lot 80,
Concession 1 EYS Wellington St. E./Bayview Avenue
#10. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the names Millcliff Drive, Alder Grove, and Chapman Circle be
allocated to the proposed internal streets within the proposed
development, namely Part of Lot 80, Concession 1, E.Y.S.
CARRIED
PW99-067-327 re: Parking and Traffic Concerns in the
Bayview/Wellington and Amberhill Subdivisions
#11. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the Committee receive and refer this matter to the December 9,
1999 meeting of General Committee for further consideration;
THAT a copy of this report and all attachments be forwarded to all
residents of the Bayview/Wellington and Amberhill Subdivisions; and
THAT the residents of the Bayview/Wellington and Amberhill Subdivisions
be informed that this matter will be considered at the December 9, 1999
General Committee and the residents be invited to attend and address the
Committee if they so wish.
THAT Committee endorse in principal the following Recommendations
Nos. 1 to 3:
1. 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 north side of Ostick Street;
k) the east side of Snedden Avenue;
l) the west side of Snedden Avenue, from Hollidge to Bowler
Street;
m) the south side of Steckley Street;
n) the south and west sides of Woodroof Crescent from
Hollandview Trail to 102 metres south of Mugford Road;
o) the south side of Woodroof Crescent from Hollandview Trail
to 215 metres west;
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2. THAT “permit parking” be allowed to occur on specific Town lands
and that a further report detailing the particulars of the permits and
the manner of implementing such a system be reported to a future
Committee meeting; and
3. THAT Staff be requested to report further on the provision of
additional off-street parking in the Civic Square/Exley Drive area.
CARRIED
PW99-074-328 re: Traffic Concerns at the Aurora
Montessori School
#12. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the report be received for information.
CARRIED
TR99-034-329 re: Investment Policy and Annual Report
#13. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Town of Aurora Investment Policy be approved; and
THAT the Town of Aurora 1998 Investment Summary be received.
CARRIED
TR99-035-330 re: 2000 Fees and Services Charges
#14. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the 2000 Fees and Service Charges for licenses and services
itemized on the attached schedules be approved, effective January 1,
2000.
CARRIED
OTHER MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
CO99-057-316 re: Community Associations Policy
#15. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the proposed Community Association Policy be approved.
CARRIED
Mayor Jones re: Town of Aurora Crest on Application Forms
for the Roadwatch Program
Mayor Jones advised that the Roadwatch Program application forms currently include
the crests of various towns involved in the program and suggested that the crest of the
Town of Aurora be included on the form.
#16. Moved by Councillor Hinder Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
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THAT the crest of the Town of Aurora be included on the application form
for the Roadwatch Program.
CARRIED
IN CAMERA
#17. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT this Committee proceed In Camera to address a Personnel matter.
CARRIED
(THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 13-99 WAS
CONSIDERED AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING HELD ON
NOVEMBER 24, 1999 WITH THE EXCEPTION OF RECOMMENDATION NO'S. 2, 4,
AND 9. RECOMMENDATION NO. 2 WAS DISCUSSED AND ADOPTED AS
SUBMITTED. RECOMMENDATION NO'S. 4 AND 9 WERE ADOPTED AS AMENDED)
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, MUNICIPAL CLERK