MINUTES - General Committee - 20010515 TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING
REPORT
NO. 11-01
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, May 15, 2001
ATTENDANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Councillor Pedersen in the Chair, Mayor Jones,
Councillors Griffith, MacEachern, Vrancic, Timpson,
West and Wallace.
Councillor Kean was absent.
OTHER ATTENDEES Director of Corporate Services/Town Clerk, Director of
Planning, Director of Building Administration, Director
of Leisure Services, Director of Public Works/Acting
Fire Chief, Treasurer, Administrative Co-ordinator and
Council/ Committee Secretary.
Councillor Pedersen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest
Act.
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department be approved as presented with the following additions:
DELEGATION REQUESTS:
• Mr. Jason Horner resident of 165 Kennedy Street West, re: PW01-009
- Kennedy Street West Reconstruction
• Mr. Edward Addison resident of 107 Kennedy Street West, re: PW01-
009 - Kennedy Street West Reconstruction
• Mr. Bill McWilliams resident of 145 Kennedy Street West, re: PW01-
009 - Kennedy Street West Reconstruction
CORRESPONDENCE:
• Mr. Donald Hamilton resident of 137 Kennedy Street West, re: PW01-
009 - Kennedy Street West Reconstruction
• Memo from Jim Tree, Parks Manager, re: Reported Mouse Infestation
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III DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 9 were identified for discussion.
V ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Mayor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
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:
5. TR01-020 - First Quarter Financial Review @ March 31, 2001
THAT the Treasurer’s report TR01-020 - “First Quarter Financial Review
@ March 31, 2001” be received for information.
7. CS01-014 - Street Numbering Policy - Amendments
THAT the revised Street Numbering Policy, attached as Attachment “A” be
approved.
10. PL01-043 - Planning Applications Status List
THAT the Planning Applications Status List be received as information.
CARRIED
VI DELEGATIONS
Susan Hart of the Alzheimer Society of York Region
re: Delivery of Service and Education for Alzheimer Disease
and Related Disorders
Susan Hart informed the Committee of the statistics regarding Alzheimer's. Ms
Hart commented that many younger people are being diagnosed with it and in
the next 20 years it is estimated that the number of people with Alzheimer's
Disease and related dementias will more than double. Ms Hart requested to
return on an annual basis to update the Committee.
Moved by Mayor Jones Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the comments of the delegate be received.
CARRIED
Mr. Jason Horner resident of 165 Kennedy Street West, re: PW01-009 -
Kennedy Street West Reconstruction
Mr. Horner extended his appreciation to staff regarding the amount of time and
effort that has been put into this project and for allowing more than the usual
amount of public input. Mr. Horner wanted to express that he would prefer
having the traffic humps installed as part of the road reconstruction.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to item 1.
CARRIED
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Mr. Edward Addison resident of 107 Kennedy Street West, re: PW01-009 -
Kennedy Street West Reconstruction
Mr. Addison addressed the Committee on behalf of a number of residents in the
area with various concerns. Mr. Addison indicated that there is a need for the
traffic humps and that they have been used in the City of Toronto without any
complaints from the area Fire Department. Mr. Addison feels this would reduce
the speed of traffic and encourage pedestrian safety. Mr. Addison requested that
the proposed stop signs also be erected for this purpose.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to item 1.
CARRIED
Mr. Bill McWilliams resident of 145 Kennedy Street West, re: PW01-009 -
Kennedy Street West Reconstruction
Mr. McWilliams expressed his concern that the traffic humps would not be
installed and suggested that the Committee should consider adding the humps
for the safety of the many children and other residents on the street.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to item 1.
CARRIED
Donald Gordon, General Manager of the Region of York Transit Committee
re: Regional Transit Interim Service Planning Process
Mr. Gordon and Mr. Dave Roberts of the IBI Group, consultant for the Region of
York Transit Committee, outlined the integration issues for the short-term and 5
year strategic plan. Mr. Gordon addressed the physical and financial
impediments of the current transit system and ultimately requests funding from all
levels of government in order to expand and meet the objectives.
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the comments of the delegate be received.
CARRIED
VII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1. PW01-009 - Kennedy Street West Reconstruction
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Mayor Jones
THAT the design for the reconstruction of Kennedy Street West from
George Street to Murray Drive, as revised and presented to the public on
February 27, 2001, and as further detailed within Report PW01-009, be
approved;
THAT an arborist be retained to provide on-site inspection during
construction activities;
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to initiate the tender
process for the project;
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THAT traffic calming humps be included on Kennedy Street West in
the area west of George Street; and
THAT rumble strips be installed between Highland Court and the
creek and standard curbs be installed.
CARRIED
2. PW01-016 - Proposed Bike Routes and Sign Locations throughout the
Town of Aurora
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the proposed bike routes be referred back to the Bicycle
Committee to find safer roadways and incorporate the natural trail
systems and linear park areas.
DEFEATED
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the proposed bike routes be referred back to the Bicycle
Committee for their comments as cyclists on the proposed routes
and for consideration for the elimination of the signage.
CARRIED
3. PW01-019 - Reallocation of Capital Funding
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the funds for the reconstruction of Kitimat Crescent NOT come
from the previous allocation of $486,100 for the reconstruction of
Maple Street and Fleury Street.
DEFEATED
Moved by Mayor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the reconstruction of Kitimat Crescent be approved for the 2001
construction year;
THAT funds in the amount of $415,000 be allocated to the reconstruction
of Kitimat Crescent in 2001;
THAT the funds for the reconstruction of Kitimat Crescent come from the
previous allocation of $486,100 for the reconstruction of Maple Street and
Fleury Street; and
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to initiate the tender
process for the reconstruction of Kitimat Crescent as described in Report
No. PW01-019.
CARRIED
4. TR01-19 - Members of Council Expense Policy
Moved by Mayor Jones Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Report #TR01-19 “Members of Council Conference/Seminar &
Expense Allowance Policy” be received for information.
THAT Council approve implementation of the Members of Council
Expense Policy outlined within “Appendix A” (attached hereto) with a
retroactive effective date of January 1, 2001.
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Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Mayor Jones
THAT a cap of $2,000.00 be provided to cover all costs for travel,
registration, accommodations and meals; and
THAT an amendment be made to the Expense Allowance Section to
provide that funds be used for attendance at community events only.
CARRIED
6. CS01-015 - Street Naming Policy - Amendments
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the proposed amendments to the Street Naming Policy, attached as
Attachment “A” be approved; and
THAT the proposed street names, attached as Attachment “B”, be
approved and added to the Bank of Approved Street Names.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT under the Street Name Criteria the " Officials holding municipal
elected office for the Town of Aurora who have left such office for a
period of five (5) years or are deceased, be changed to a period of
ten (10) years; and
THAT no street in Aurora that contains a public building be named
after a public official.
DEFEATED
8. Memo from Mayor Tim Jones re: Town of Aurora Strategic Plan Update
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Mayor Jones
THAT Council receives the correspondence as information and adopt the
recommendations.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Mission Statement include "Promote open, accountable,
transparent and accessible municipal government"
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Mayor Jones
THAT in the Short Term Tactical Initiatives the paragraph reading
"Council will review amalgamation studies and current tactical
service opportunities and formalize a direction for the town to
proceed, taking into consideration provincial directives, the role and
responsibilities of the region and the GTSB.", be amended by
deleting the words "amalgamation studies and".
CARRIED
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9. Memo from Councillor Ron Wallace re: Fire and Emergency
Services Consolidation Work Plan
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the correspondence be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Mayor Jones Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the Region be approached to partner in the cost of the
consolidation of the fire and emergency services of Aurora,
Newmarket and Richmond Hill.
CARRIED
Mr. Donald Hamilton resident of 137 Kennedy Street West, re: PW01-009 -
Kennedy Street West Reconstruction
Moved by Mayor Jones Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Memo from Jim Tree, Parks Manager, re: Reported Mouse Infestation
Moved by Mayor Jones Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
VIII OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
None
IX ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Timpson
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
CARRIED
X IN CAMERA
Legal and Personnel Matters
Moved by Mayor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT this Committee proceed In Camera to address legal and personnel
matters.
CARRIED
(THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 11-01 WAS
CONSIDERED AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING HELD ON MAY 22,
2001, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM NO.s 1, 3, 6 AND 9)
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK
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