MINUTES - General Committee - 20020108
TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING
REPORT
NO. 02-01
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, January 8, 2002
ATTENDANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Councillor Pedersen in the Chair; Councillors Griffith,
Kean, MacEachern, Vrancic and West.
Mayor Jones, Councillors Wallace and Timpson arrived 15 minutes late due to their
attendance at a funeral service for former Deputy Fire Chief Fred Bolsby.
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Planning, Director of
Building Administration, Director of Leisure Services,
Manager of Engineering Services, Treasurer, and
Council/Committee Secretary.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
The Chair advised that Retired Deputy Fire Chief Fred Bolsby has passed away. Fred
joined the Town of Aurora as a volunteer Fire Fighter, December 15, 1969. He became
a full time Fire Prevention Officer, July 2, 1979. On August 19, 1985 he became the
Town's Deputy Fire Chief. Deputy Fire Chief Fred Bolsby retired June 30, 1997. The
Chair asked those in the room to observe a moment of silence in Mr. Bolsby's honour.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department be approved as presented, with the addition of a delegation
request from Mr. Ed Addison re: By-law 4326-01.T to designate and erect
stop signs at the intersection of Kennedy Street West and George street
(north leg)
CARRIED
III DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 3 & 5 were identified for discussion.
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IV ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Kean
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. PL02-002 - Planning Applications Status List
THAT the Planning Applications Status List be received as information.
5. Correspondence from Ministry of Tourism, Culture
and Recreation Re: Approval of Grant of $163,566 from the
SuperBuild Sports, Culture and Tourism Partnerships (SCTP)
THAT the correspondence from the SuperBuild Sports, Culture and Tourism
Partnerships (SCTP) confirming the approval of Grant of $163,566 to be put
towards the Church Street School Renovations and Repairs be received as
information.
CARRIED
V DELEGATIONS
Mr. Chris Philp, Project Coordinator for the Master
Transportation Operations Study re: Introduction of
the Draft Copy of the M.T.O.S.
Mr. Chris Philp of iTrans provided an overview of the Master Transportation
Operations Study which began in September 2001. Mr. Philp outlined project
scope which involved safety issues related to signage at major intersections and
proximity to schools, traffic signal timing issues, parking availability and future
demands in relation to projected expansion within the Town of Aurora. Report
findings were summarized and in conclusion Mr. Philp noted that the report's
main focus was on assessment of traffic issues in relation to safety levels and
suggested that some follow up maintenance by Town staff may be necessary
when the report is made available and is reviewed by the TSAB, this direction
should be made clear within the Board's recommendations.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the comments of the delegate be received as information.
CARRIED
Mr. Ed Addison re: By-law 4326-01.T to designate and erect stop signs at
the intersection of Kennedy Street West and George street (north leg)
Mr. Ed Addison of 107 Kennedy Street West, extended congratulations to Town
staff for the thorough and effective response to resident's concerns regarding
traffic speed and safety issues in the area. Mr. Addison advised of a letter
(included with his delegation request), signed by 54 residents of the Kennedy
Street area, requesting that the stop signs at George Street and Kennedy Street
be approved to remain at that intersection permanently, to assist in the reduction
of traffic speed in the area.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to the other
business section of this meeting for further discussion.
CARRIED
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VI CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1. PL02-001 - Site Plan Amendment Application
Armadale Properties Limited
(Highland Chev Olds Cadillac)
Part of Lot 84, Concession 1, E.Y.S.
15783 Yonge Street
File Number D11-02-99
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Mayor Jones
THAT Report PL02-001 be received as information; and
THAT, the Director of Planning be authorized to enter into a site plan
amendment agreement between Armadale Properties Limited and the
Town of Aurora, respecting the construction of a new building which will
be used for an automobile dealership with ancillary uses, including
automotive rental and automotive washing, that reflects the changes made
to the building elevations.
CARRIED
3. CS02-001 - Licensing of Restaurants/Food
Serving Premises
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT General Committee receive the attached background information
and advise the Region of York that the Town of Aurora does not wish to
license restaurants.
CARRIED
4. Correspondence from Ontario Crime Control Council
Re: Awards of Excellence in Crime Control - Call for
Nominations
Moved by Mayor Jones Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the Police and Community Together Committee (P.A.C.T.) be
nominated for the Ontario Crime Control Council' s Awards of Excellence
in Crime Control.
CARRIED
VII OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred to the TSAB;
THAT a report be brought forward to the next meeting of Council on the
issue of the stop signs located at George St. and Kennedy St.; and
THAT the issue of traffic concerns at the intersection of Kennedy St. W.
and Temperance Street be referred to the T.S.A.B.`
CARRIED
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Councillor Vrancic requested that staff report on the feasibility of introducing a Light
Control By-law.
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor West
THAT staff approach the Thompson Funeral Home to address the issue of
light pollution complaints from nearby residents, and report back to the
next meeting of Council.
CARRIED
Councillor Pedersen advised that the York Region Police Department is offering
presentations regarding Hydroponics Labs and suggested that this information might be
of interest to the Committee.
Councillor Kean requested that staff endeavor to reduce the projected 2002 budget by
an additional 2%.
Councillor MacEachern requested some clarification on several budget matters which
were discussed at the Administration & Finance Committee meeting held on Saturday,
January 5, 2002.
Councillor MacEachern requested that staff provide a report to break down and define
reasons for any large variances between previous and current expenses within the
Operating Budget.
VIII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor West
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
CARRIED
(THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 02-02 WAS
CONSIDERED AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING HELD ON JANUARY
15, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEMS IN THE OTHER BUSINESS SECTION WHICH
WERE DISCUSSED AND ADOPTED AS AMENDED)
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK