MINUTES - General Committee - 20000606
TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING
REPORT
NO. 10-00
Tuesday, June 6, 2000
ATTENDANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Councillor Hogg in the Chair; Mayor Jones,
Councillors Hartwell, Hinder, Healy, McKenzie, West
and Morris.
Councillor Griffith was absent on vacation.
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, and
Council/Committee Secretary.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Morris declared an interest on planning applications 4, 8, and 37 of
item #9 (Planning Applications Status List) 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.
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department be approved as presented with the following additions:
Delegation requests from:
• Mr. Leslie Oliver, re: Maple Street Reconstruction;
In place of Margaret Brevik (delegation (d) on the Agenda):
• Mr. Rob Fairs, re: Maple Street and Fleury Street Reconstruction;
• Mr. Andrew Pick re: Maple Street and Fleury Street Reconstruction;
Correspondence, re: Maple Street and Fleury Street Reconstruction from:
a) Catherine Fairs
b) Robert Fairs
c) Andrew Pick
d) Rita McMahon
CARRIED
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III DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 3, 9, and 12 were identified for discussion.
IV ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor West
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. PW00-025 - Transportation Planning Policies for School Sites
THAT the "Transportation Policies for School Sites" as attached to Report
PW00-025 and based on the July 1999 report entitled “York Region Safety
and Traffic Circulation at School Sites Study” dated July 1999 be adopted;
That staff be authorized to implement said policies as they pertain to any
new developments, and re-developments of existing schools, within the
Town particularly as they relate to traffic on local streets; and
THAT notification of this resolution be conveyed to the Region of York and
the School Boards.
4. PW00-027 - Proposal for Engineering Design Services -
Preliminary & Detail Design for North-West Aurora
THAT staff be authorised to issue the "Proposal for Engineering Design
Services - Preliminary & Detail Design for North-West Aurora" as more
particularly described in Report No. PW00-027; and
THAT staff be requested to report to Council on the results of the issuance
of the "Proposal for Engineering Design Services - Preliminary & Detail
Design for North-West Aurora" prior to the award of the contract.
5. TR00-015 - Transfer of Water Billing to Aurora Hydro
THAT report TR00-15, “Transfer of Water Billing to Aurora Hydro” be received for
information.
THAT Council endorse in principal the transfer of the water/sewer billing function
to Aurora Hydro and that staff be directed to report back with the terms of
reference.
6. LS00-022 - 2000 Community Grant –
140 Aurora Air Cadet Squadron
THAT Council approve a 2000 Community Grant to the 140 Aurora Air
Cadet Squadron in the amount of $414.00.
7. LS00-023 - Landscape Architect Position
THAT Council authorize a conversion in the position of Landscape
Architect in the Department of Leisure Services Parks Division, from
contract to full time complement.
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8. LSAC00-05 - May 17, 2000, Leisure Services Advisory
Committee Meeting
THAT the Committee Record of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee
Meeting held on May 17, 2000 be received as information; and
THAT the Committee endorse Recommendations from Leisure Services
Report No. LS00-020 that the Millennium Committee recommends
approval of Alex Ansell as Chair of the Millennium Committee; and
THAT the Millennium Committee recognizes the Genesis Communications
millennium poster project, but rejects endorsement and funding of the
project.
10. Planning Act Public Meetings at Council Meeting
to be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2000
THAT notwithstanding Section 2.4 of Procedural By-law No. 3737-96.C,
as amended, Council shall, immediately following Open Forum and before
its meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2000, conduct public hearings
to consider the following Planning Act applications:
a Zoning By-law Amendment Application (File D14-11-00) as
submitted by John Pearson and Mary O'Reilly, respecting property
municipally known as 16-18 Mosley Street and 36 Victoria Street; and,
a Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Application (Files: D14-02-
00 and D11-07-00) as submitted by Karrytree Holdings Inc., respecting
property municipally known as 165 Wellington Street East.
11. Town of Richmond Hill
re: Resolution Regarding Adult Entertainment Parlour
Licensing Issues
THAT the correspondence be received as information and endorsed by
Council.
13. Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority,
re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Expansion
THAT the resolution from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
regarding the Conservation Authority Watershed Expansion -
Recommended Streamlining, be endorsed.
CARRIED
V DELEGATIONS
Sandra Silcox, Part Chair for The Community Transportation
Advisory Committee, re: Accessible Transit Needs in York Region
Ms. Silcox gave a brief summary of the challenges the disabled face regarding
transportation. She identified special problems such as lack of cross boundary
transportation, affordability and accessibility on weekends and evenings. Ms.
Silcox requested that Council read the material provided, put themselves in their
perspective and help to make their journey a pleasure instead of a challenge.
Moved by Mayor Jones Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the information of the delegate be received and referred to staff to find
alternatives to improve the existing service.
CARRIED
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Brian Harrison, Director, Transportation Operations for the Region of York,
re: Parking Issues and Other Various Related Matters Related to the
Operation of Wellington Street and Yonge Street Intersection.
Mr. Harrison discussed the related traffic problems to the Yonge Street and
Wellington Street intersection and recommended maintaining the parking
restrictions in order to keep the traffic flowing. Mr. Harrison stated that painting
stripes on the road to provide access to the parking lot, may not help to keep this
area clear. When suggested that left hand turns going into the plaza be banned
at peak times, Mr. Harrison advised Council that it may be difficult to impose due
to the effect on the businesses in the plaza. Mr. Harrison also agreed to
investigate the possibility of erecting signs to warn drivers that this intersection is
a high ratio accident location which may encourage drivers to be more cautious
when travelling through the intersection. Mr. Harrison also agreed to report back
to Council with regards to the type, cause and where these accidents occur
within the intersection.
Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the comments of the delegate be received as information and that
the item be brought forward again for discussion and recommendation.
CARRIED
Robert J. DeNoble, Cradles To Kids, re: Amendment to Sign By-law
Respecting Portable Signs
Mr. DeNoble spoke on the inequities regarding portable signs within the Sign By-
law. Mr. DeNoble advised that he relies on this type of advertising and feels that
the by-law is restrictive, unfair and endangers his business. He adds that
restrictions are not placed on Read a Board Signs or Pylon Signs and feels that
Mobile Signs should be treated in the same manner. Mr. DeNoble also
discussed the issues related to smaller plazas as opposed to larger ones with
more tenants who would in turn be able to leave the Mobile Sign on the property
year round if each tenant were to use it for their maximum of eight weeks. He
feels that for smaller plazas the sign should also be able to stay on the property
for the full year if there is a demand for it within the plaza, instead of restricting
each tenant to eight weeks per year.
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate be received as information and that
the item be brought forward again for discussion.
CARRIED
Mr. Andrew Pick re: Maple Street and Fleury Street Reconstruction
Mr. Pick thanked staff and Council for their consideration in this matter and
agreed that the following issues needed to be dealt with: Installing speed bumps
for child safety; sanitation sewer repairs without disturbing the trees; preserving
the historical nature of the neighbourhood, visual esthetics and mature trees; and
road resurfacing. Mr. Pick requested that Council approve amendments to the
reconstruction by preserving the existing sidewalks, having an on site arborist
during construction and by adhering to the Official Plan by maintaining the
historical landscape.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate be received as information.
CARRIED
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Steve Mills, re: Maple Street Reconstruction
Mr. Mills gave a brief overview of his objections to this reconstruction. He
stressed that the Regions Official Plan states their encouragement for
Municipalities to preserve heritage lands. Mr. Mills requested that Council
approve to make the road no wider than 20 feet and without curbs.
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the comments of the delegate be received as information.
CARRIED
Dan Revington, re: Fleury Street Reconstruction
Mr. Revingtion addressed his concerns regarding the sidewalks and curbs and
feels that there is some room to vary the improvement requirements in order to
save the trees. Mr. Revington has the pleasure of an unusual type of historical
tree which is enjoyed by himself and many other residents of the Town. He feels
the sidewalks and curbs do not need to be replaced and requests that Council do
what they can to help save the trees.
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hinder
THAT the comments of the delegate be received as information.
CARRIED
Mr. Leslie Oliver, re: Maple Street Reconstruction
Mr. Oliver accentuated the need for balance in the neighbourhood and asked
Council to consider a new kind of road construction, adopt a new improvement
approach and think of the community as a historic place.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the comments of the delegate be received as information.
CARRIED
VI CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1. PW00-026 - Maple Street and Fleury Street Reconstruction
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the Town Engineer be directed to bring back to Council a modified
construction of Maple Street And Fleury Street using Catherine Street as
an example with a concrete type gutter to divide the road from the existing
sidewalk.
THAT the Town will hire the aborist which will advise the Town staff that
the road base will be done to the best engineering standards taking into
consideration all safe guards to the existing trees.
CARRIED
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3. PW00-024 - Designation and Posting of Speeds on Town Streets
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Mayor Jones
THAT a letter be sent to the Minister of Transportation to provide
clarification on the issue of the posting of 40 KM signs only at the
perimeter of the Town.
THAT staff organize a meeting with stake holders to look at a formal
strategy regarding speeding problems within the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
9. PL00-062 - Planning Applications Status List
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Mayor Jones
THAT items 4, 8, and 37 of the Planning Applications Status List be
received as information.
CARRIED
Councillor Morris, having previously declared a interest in this Report, did not take part
in the vote called for in this regard.
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the balance of the Planning Applications Status List be received as
information.
CARRIED
12. Region of York re: Oak Ridges Moraine
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the correspondence be received as information and endorsed by
Council.
CARRIED
13. Delegation of Robert J. DeNoble, Cradles To Kids, re: Amendment to Sign
By-law Respecting Portable Signs
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Mayor Jones
THAT staff report back on the possibility of amending the sign by-law at
the locations where permanent reader board signs are installed.
CARRIED
14. Delegation of Brian Harrison, Director, Transportation Operations for the
Region of York, re: Parking Issues and Other Various Related Matters
Related to the Operation of Wellington Street and Yonge Street
Intersection.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the Region of York be requested to amend the parking by-law to
permit parking on the south side of Wellington Street east of Yonge Street
between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
CARRIED
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VII IN CAMERA
Personnel Matters
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the Committee proceed in camera to discuss personnel matters.
CARRIED
VIII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor West
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
CARRIED