MINUTES - General Committee - 20020122
TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING
REPORT
NO. 02-02
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, January 22, 2002
ATTENDANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Councillor Wallace in the Chair; Mayor Jones,
Councillors Griffith, Kean, Pedersen, Timpson,
Vrancic and West.
Councillor MacEachern was absent.
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Planning, Director of
Public Works, Director of Leisure Services, Chief of
Central York Fire Services and Council/Committee
Secretary.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
The Chair welcomed Mr. John Molyneux the new Chief of Central York Fire Services.
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 West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department be approved as presented with the addition of the following:
• delegation request from Ms Angela Daust, resident re. item #9 - PL02-
006 - Zoning By-law Amendment of Altaf Ahmed and Sharp Fashions.
• delegation request from Mr. Tely Spasopoulos re. item #9 - PL02-006
- Zoning By-law Amendment of Altaf Ahmed and Sharp Fashions.
• delegation request from Mr. Michael Evans re. item #9 - PL02-006
Zoning By-law Amendment of Altaf Ahmed and Sharp Fashions.
• Delegation request from Rob Podreciks, Architect for the Applicant re:
item #9 - Zoning By-law Amendment of Altaf Ahmed and Sharp
Fashions.
CARRIED
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III DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 9 were identified for discussion.
IV ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
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. CS02-005 - Light Pollution
THAT Council direct staff to continue to utilize those resources currently
available to them through the Zoning By-law, the Site Plan Agreement
process, the Property Standards By-law and Town lighting standards in
dealing with concerns related to lighting.
8. LS02-002 - Library Square Facility Evaluation
THAT Council endorse the attached terms of reference for the evaluation
of the Old Library at 56 Victoria Street and the existing Seniors Centre.
CARRIED
V DELEGATIONS
Ms Angela Daust, resident re: item #9 - PL02-006 - Zoning By-law
Amendment of Altaf Ahmed and Sharp Fashions.
Ms Angela Daust, resident, advised that she and other residents in the
neighborhood have previously expressed concerns in relation to this application
and indicated that many concerns still exist. Ms Daust expressed concern with
regard to the issues of insufficient parking consideration within the proposed
application potentially leading to traffic congestion, poor visibility and safety
hazards within the area, as well as possible obstruction of emergency vehicles.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to item #9
on the agenda.
CARRIED
Mr. Tely Spasopoulos re. item #9 - PL02-006 - Zoning By-law Amendment of
Altaf Ahmed and Sharp Fashions.
Mr. Spasopoulos appeared in support of the application, however he
raised concerns regarding the timing of the projects and the developers'
intent to build. Mr. Spasopoulos also requested that the Committee give
consideration to lowering the speed limit to 60 KPH along Yonge Street
south to Industrial Parkway.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to item #9
on the agenda.
CARRIED
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Mr. Michael Evans re. item #9 - PL02-006 Zoning By-law Amendment of
Altaf Ahmed and Sharp Fashions.
Mr. Evans appeared in support of the application and suggested that such a
project would be a welcome and fitting addition to the community.
Moved by Mayor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to item #9
on the agenda.
CARRIED
Rob Podreciks, Architect for the Applicant re: item #9 - Zoning By-law
Amendment of Altaf Ahmed and Sharp Fashions.
Mr. Podreciks, was unable to attend the meeting and therefore his delegation
was withdrawn.
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor West
THAT item #9 - Zoning By-law Amendment of Altaf Ahmed and Sharp Fashions
be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
At this point in the meeting the Chair determined that it would be appropriate to
move Item #9 forward for discussion.
9. PL02-006 - Zoning By-law amendment
Altaf Ahmed and Sharp Fashions
15160 Yonge Street & 5 Tyler Street
Part of Lots 7 & 8, Plan 9
D14-04-96
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor West
THAT Report PL02-006 and By-law No. 4328-02.D be referred back to
staff until the question of title is resolved; and
THAT the issues raised by the delegates with regard to parking, safety
and the plans for existing easement beside the property is addressed in
the report.
CARRIED
VI CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1. TR02-001 - 2002 Operating and Capital Fund Budget – Draft #2
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT Report TR02-001 "2002 Operating and Capital Fund Budget - Draft #2" be
received for information;
THAT appended Record of the Administration and Finance Committee Meeting
held January 5th, 2002 be received for information;
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Tuesday, January 22, 2002
THAT the 2002 Operating and Capital Fund Budget - Draft #2 as further revised
by staff following the January 5th Administration and Finance Committee review
to now reflect an 8.8% increase in 2002 Net Tax Levy Requirements be referred
to the Council Meeting on February 12th, 2002 for public suggestions and input;
and
THAT the General Committee provide any further direction to staff with respect to
additional modifications to be incorporated into the 2002 Operating and Capital
Fund Budget – Draft #2 prior to the proposed public information session on
February 12, 2002.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor West
THAT staff investigate and report back on any potential new revenue
sources through fees & service charges such as waste removal or other
charges in keeping with the Municipal act.
CARRIED
2. CS02-002 - Corporate Advertising & Sponsorship Strategy
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the report entitled Corporate Advertising & Sponsorship Strategy be
received and referred to the Leisure Services Advisory Committee for
further review and input.
CARRIED
3. CS02-003 - Public Garage Licensing
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT Council enact a by-law to license and regulate public garages.
DEFEATED
4. CS02-004 - Leash-Free Dog Park
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor West
THAT Council endorse the proposal to develop a leash-free park for dogs
in Town, subject to the condition that participating dog owners must pay
for any maintenance costs and;
That staff report back with the details of the agreement with the Dog
Owner’s Group prior to granting final approval.
CARRIED
6. PW02-002 - Award Contract for Professional Services - Road Needs Study
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Agreement with
Earth Tech Canada Inc. for the provision of professional services for the
creation of an updated Roads Needs Study and Pavement Management
System at a cost not to exceed $94,560 exclusive of taxes.
CARRIED
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7. Correspondence from the Town of Newmarket
Re: Nokiidaa Trail Committee - 2002 Appointments
Moved by Mayor Jones Seconded by Councillor West
THAT Council approve the appointment of the following people as
members of the Nokiidaa Trail Committee for 2002:
• Political Representative - Councillor Betty Pedersen
• Staff Representative - Jim Tree, Parks Manager
• Public Representative - Mr. David Tomlinson
CARRIED
VII OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Councillor Kean suggested that the Region of York and the Town of Aurora
should not be paying for their employees to use the Public Transit System and
instead this money should be put towards allowing seniors to ride the buses for
free.
VIII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Timpson
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
CARRIED
(THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 02-02 WAS
CONSIDERED AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY,
JANUARY 29, 2002 WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM NO. 1 AND THE ITEM IN THE
OTHER BUSINESS SECTION WHICH WAS DISCUSSED AND ADOPTED AS
AMENDED)