MINUTES - General Committee - 20020219 TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING
REPORT
NO. 02-04
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, February 19, 2002
ATTENDANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Councillor Kean in the Chair; Mayor Jones,
Councillors Griffith, MacEachern, Pedersen, Timpson,
Vrancic, Wallace and West.
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Building, Director of
Planning, Director of Public Works, Director of Leisure
Services, Treasurer and Council/ Committee
Secretary.
Councillor Kean called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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 Wallace
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department be approved as presented.
CARRIED
III DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7 were identified for discussion.
IV ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Griffith 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:
3. LS02-011- Charitable Donation Policy
THAT Council approve the “Charitable Donation Policy”.
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4. PW02-009- Request for Temporary Exemption from
“Noise-Nuisance” By-Law No. 3089-89 - Wellington Street E.
Reconstruction
THAT Council authorize an exemption to By-Law No. 3089-89 "Noise-
Nuisance By-law" to allow for work at night on Wellington Street E. in the
area of Industrial Parkway, currently scheduled to occur for one weekend
sometime in March or April of 2002 as described in Report No. PW02-09;
and
THAT the Clerks Department be requested to introduce the necessary by-
law to implement the above recommendations.
8. Correspondence from Bill Fisch, Regional Chair & C.E.O.
re: Funds from the 2001 Timberlane Charity Classic
Tournament to the Region of York, York Region Transit
THAT the report be received for information.
CARRIED
V DELEGATIONS
Joe Arteaga, resident re: Widening and Reconstruction of Bayview
Avenue and Wellington Street East to Mulock Drive
Mr. Joe Arteaga appeared before the Committee to express his concerns about the
proposed widening of Bayview Avenue and the Draft Class Environmental
Assessment which he received from the Region. Mr. Arteaga feels there is a lack of
clarity and design, which have not being addressed. Mr. Arteaga is concerned
about the impact on the Holland Marsh Tributary, the natural space, the noise and
the affect on property values. Mr. Arteaga feels that more communication is
necessary and requested that the committee pass a resolution that would help
maintain an environmentally conscious approach to the detailed design. Mr.
Arteaga informed the Committee that the residents are willing to work with the
Region and the Town of Aurora staff for appropriate planning for the area.
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the comments of the delegate be received; and
THAT the Region maintain an "Environmental First" approach for the
Class EA and the Detailed Design; and
THAT the Region work closely with LSRCA and MNR/MOE on the
Detailed Design; and
THAT the Region work with the Town of Aurora and the residents to
develop solutions to noise and maintenance of the property
characteristics; and
THAT the Region ensure that substantial mitigating measures are followed
to maintain the natural space to ensure as many trees are salvaged as
possible and that mature trees are replaced with mature trees etc.; and
THAT the Region ensure preparatory as well as construction projects are
handled and managed in an environmentally conscious manner with
regard to fences, tree banding, habitat protection etc.; and
THAT the Region share these concerns with surrounding municipalities
and prepare a response; and
THAT the Region develop a schedule for public consultation.
CARRIED
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Wayne Bando, resident of 38 Collins Crescent re: Intersection of
Jasper Drive & Tecumseh Drive
Mr. Wayne Bando addressed the Committee with concerns regarding the
intersection of Jasper and Tecumseh Drive and the reconstruction design that has
occurred on the street. Mr. Bando advised that there are turning conflicts at this
corner and the angles of the streetlights create a very dark area at the intersection.
Mr. Bando also had concerns with a fence that was installed at this intersection,
which encroaches on Town property, almost creating accidents.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to staff for a
response back to the delegate.
CARRIED
VI CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1. BA02-002 - Directional Signage
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT Council endorse the attached Public Works Department policy
respecting directional signage for community facilities; and
That those religious institutions having national signage be permitted to
install such signage to a maximum size of 24”x30” in accordance with the
direction of the Director of Public Works.
CARRIED
2. BA02-003- Aurora Clean Fill
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Council receive report BA02-003 regarding the status of the Aurora
Clean Fill Site on Bloomington Road as information and;
THAT Council request that the Minister intervene to ensure that staff of the
Ministry of Environment respond to the Town of Aurora as to their position
respecting further action from the Ministry; and
THAT the Ministry of Environment outline any short or long term
water monitoring as previously recommended by the Town's
consultant; and
THAT the Ministry of Environment clearly identify what Tables should
be used to determine the levels of contaminants permitted in the fill
accepted at this site; and
THAT the Ministry of Environment indicate any contaminants found
in the soil samples administered by the Ministry that exceeded the
levels specified in the appropriate tables, keeping in mind that the
soils collected were within 1.5 metres of ground level; and
THAT the Ministry of Environment comment to the possible
environmental effects of the fill accepted at this site on the
surrounding environment; and
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THAT the Ministry of Environment in a letter dated January 9th, 2001
expressed concern for the ground water quality and that the
condition of the ground water must be determined and that the
Ministry of Environment outline how these concerns have been
addressed.
CARRIED
5. PW02-011- Watermain Replacement – Wellington Street E. from
Yonge Street to Victoria Street.
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Council authorize the Public Works Department to engage Totten
Sims Hubicki Associates to prepare contract specifications and design
drawings for the replacement of approximately 170m of watermain on
Wellington Street E. between Yonge Street and Victoria Street as
described in Report No. PW02-11;
THAT Council authorize the Region of York to tender and construct this
watermain, at the Town’s cost, as part of the construction of the Region’s
new trunk watermain along this section of Wellington Street E.;
THAT Council allocate funds in the amount of $125,000.00 from the
Sewer/Water Reserves for this project; and
THAT the Clerk of the Region of York be advised of Council’s resolution.
CARRIED
6. Correspondence from the Town of Newmarket re: Proposed
Creation of "Community Mediation Services of York Region"
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Correspondence from the Town of Newmarket be received for
information.
CARRIED
7. Correspondence from the Region of York re: Bingo Operations
In York Region
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the Provincial Government transfer all regulations, licencing and
control for Bingo Halls to the local municipalities; and
THAT the Regional Review Committee change the Smoking By-law to
further increase the 25% designated smoking area; and
THAT the Region of York and the Provincial Government be advised.
CARRIED
VII OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the Mayor's pictures be placed at the main floor entrance in a well
traveled area.
CARRIED
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VIII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Griffith
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
CARRIED
(THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 02-04 WAS
CONSIDERED AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 26, 2002 WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM NO. 2 WHICH WAS
DISCUSSED AND ADOPTED AS AMENDED)
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK