MINUTES - General Committee - 20020604
TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING
RECORD
NO. 02-10
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, June 4, 2002
ATTENDANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Councillor Griffith in the Chair; Mayor Jones,
Councillors Kean, MacEachern, Timpson, Vrancic and
West.
Councillor Wallace was absent and Councillor
Pedersen was away on Vacation.
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Building, Director of
Planning, Director of Leisure Services, Director of
Public Works, Treasurer and Council/ Committee
Secretary.
Councillor Griffith 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 West 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 the following:
• Delegation Request from Mr. Larry Dekkema of Ballymore Homes
re: (item #4) - PL02-053 - Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications
Ballymore Development Corp.
• Memo from Mayor Jones re: Yonge Street Overpass
• Letter and Delegation Request from Mr. Hadi Masoudi, Taxi Driver re:
issues regarding the Taxi Licensing By-law.
CARRIED
III DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 2, 8, 10, 11 and 12 were identified for discussion.
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IV ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Kean 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. CS02-023 - Request for Street Names
Prato Estates
Part of Lot 22, Concession 2 EYS
D12-00-7A
THAT the following list of street names be allocated to the proposed
internal streets within the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision (D12-00-7A):
Street “A” Borealis Street “I” Abbott
Street “B” River Ridge Street “J” Casemount
Street “C” Conover ** Street “K” Delattaye
Street “D” Mavrinac ** Street “L” Cottinghill
Street “E” Tonner Street “M” Gwilliam
Street “F” Eakins Street “N” Collis
Street “G” McLarty Street “O” McNally
Street “H” Gundy
4. PL02-053 - Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications
Ballymore Development Corp.
Part of Lot 86, Concession 1 W.Y.S.
D12-00-5A
THAT the proposed plan of subdivision D12-00-5A prepared by Marshall
Macklin Monaghan, dated December 14, 1999 revised April 23, 2002, as
red-lined be draft approved subject to the conditions of Draft Approval
attached as Appendix "A" being fulfilled prior to final approval.
THAT the chart entitled Servicing Allocation dated May 31, 2002 as
amended to reflect the servicing allocation for the Ballymore Development
Corp. for an additional 53 units be approved.
5. PL02-054 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Allied International Credit Corporation
(AIC)/The Gordian Group
Industrial Parkway South
Part of Lot 185, Registered Plan 246
D14-02-02
THAT Report PL02-054 be received for information and that Implementing
By-law 4357-02.D be scheduled for enactment at the next available
Council Meeting.
6. PL02-056 - St. Andrew’s College
Part of Lot 84, Concession 1, W.Y.S.
15800 Yonge Street
File Number D11-03-02
THAT Report PL02-056 be received as information; and
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THAT, subject to a satisfactory review by the Site Plan Committee, the
Director of Planning be authorised to execute a site plan agreement
between St. Andrew’s College and the Town of Aurora respecting the
expansion of the existing school.
7. PL02-057 - Planning Applications Status List
THAT the Planning Applications Status List be received as information.
9. PW02-034 - Proposed Retaining Wall
Construction – 50 Tyler Street
THAT a retaining wall be constructed along the north edge of Tyler Street
adjacent to 50 Tyler Street as described in Report PW02-034.
CARRIED
V DELEGATIONS
Colleen Abbott of the Aurora Public Library
Re: Projected Results of the Grow Your Mind Campaign
and Naming Opportunities within the Library Facility
Mr. Doug Hubley, Chair of the Library Board, thanked Council for their ongoing
support and help with regard to the "Grow Your Mind Campaign" and
construction of the Aurora Public Library. Mr. Hubley introduced Mr. Dennis
Collins, former chair of the Library Board.
Mr. Collins provided an outline of the campaign process and noted the hard work
of the many volunteers who assisted with the fundraising efforts.
Colleen Abbott, C.E.O. of the Aurora Public Library then presented a breakdown
of campaign strategies noting various major contributors and key people who
played a large role in the events, as well as factors which effected the projected
outcome.
Ms Abbott closed by recommending that Council join the Library Board in
expressing their deepest appreciation to the volunteer Campaign Cabinet and
supporting committee members for their exceptional dedication and generosity
and for the many successes of the "Grow Your Mind Campaign". Ms Abbott also
recommended that the west main floor meeting room of the Aurora Public Library
be named in recognition of the generous leadership of Magna International Inc.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the comments of the delegate be received; and
THAT Council join the Library Board in Expressing their deepest
appreciation to the volunteer Campaign Cabinet and supporting committee
members for their exceptional dedication and generosity and for the many
successes of the "Grow Your Mind Campaign; and
THAT the west main floor meeting room of the Aurora Public Library be
named in recognition of the generous leadership of Magna International
Inc.
CARRIED
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Mr. Gary Templeton of Templeton-Lepek Ltd.
re: (item #1) - LS02-030 - Proposed Development of Leslie
Street Lands giving an outline of the "Leslie Street Options"
Mr. Templeton of Templeton-Lepek Ltd. provided a preliminary use calculation
summary for the lands located at 15059 Leslie Street, taking into consideration
issues relating to the approved Secondary Plan, natural drainage patterns, form
and functionality of the lands as well as it's proximity to the environmentally
sensitive, Oak Ridges Moraine. Three basic concepts for the development of
these lands were briefly outlined, one having predominantly recreational
activities, the second having predominantly employment activities and the third
blending both potential uses. Mr. Templeton noted that the third concept, in his
estimation, provided the best opportunity to achieve the overall objectives of the
Town. The third concept was elaborated upon in relation to the adjoining lands,
proposed road patterns and facilities in the recreational portion.
Mr. Templeton advised that through various assessments and studies it was
determined that it would be beneficial for the Town to explore the possibility of
entering into a land exchange with Hallgrave Estates, who are the owners of the
lands to the immediate north of the Town owned lands. It was noted that a land
exchange would be a reasonable solution for issues related to the proposed
street design allowing for proper access to the proposed roads within the design
providing easier access to facilities which may be incorporated into the
development of this property.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to item #1,
and that the item be brought forward to this point in the meeting.
CARRIED
1. LS02-030 - Proposed Development of Leslie Street Lands
Moved by Mayor Jones Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Council accept the proposed Concept Plan for the development of
the Leslie Street lands in principal and it be referred back to the consultant
and staff to further refine; and
THAT the next stage of the analysis include a financial summary exploring
potential revenue for the sale of the employment portion of the subject
lands, costs associated with development and an analysis of recreational
portion in relation to the ongoing review of the Recreational Master Plan.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the consultant be requested to explore various other possibilities for
the developable uses of this land; and
THAT a full report, containing a wider variety of options, be provided to the
Committee for review, prior to the consultant's next presentation.
DEFEATED
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Mr. Larry Dekkema of Ballymore Homes
re: (item #4) - PL02-053 - Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications
Ballymore Development Corp.
Mr. Dekkema did not address Council as item #4 was not pulled for discussion,
therefore his comments were not necessary.
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Letter and Delegation Request from Mr. Hadi Masoudi, Taxi Driver
re: issues regarding the Taxi Licensing By-law.
Mr. Hadi Masoudi addressed council with a request that remedial measures be
taken with respect to the Taxi Licensing By-law, to provide Mr. Masoudi the
opportunity to legally transfer his vehicle from Ghasan Diab Taxi business to
Today's Taxi.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT Mr. Masoudi's letter and delegation be received and referred to staff
to investigate and report back at a future General Committee meeting for
consideration.
CARRIED
VI CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
2. CS02-022 - Town of Aurora Newspaper Advertising
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the request from the Auroran Newspaper for Town advertising be
deferred until a time when Councillor Wallace is no longer a member of
Council.
DEFEATED
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Mayor Jones
THAT the request from the Auroran Newspaper for Town advertising be
received; and
That staff be authorized to initiate a Request for Proposal for the Town’s
newspaper advertisement.
CARRIED
8. PW02-033 - Removal of Pedestrian Crossover at the
Yonge Street and Mosley Street Intersection
and Installation of Intersection Pedestrian
Signals at the Yonge Street and Tyler Street
Intersection.
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor West
THAT Council approve the complete removal of the existing Pedestrian
Crossover on Yonge Street at the Mosley Street intersection;
THAT Council approve the installation of Intersection Pedestrian Signals
on Yonge Street at the Tyler Street intersection;
THAT Council approve the allocation of funds from the Municipal Capital
Reserve in the amount of $45,000 for this project;
THAT Council approve the changes in parking restrictions on Yonge
Street as detailed in Report PW02-033;
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THAT Report PW02-033 be forwarded to the Region of York for
consideration and approval; and
THAT upon receiving approval from the Region of York for this work that:
• The Public Works Department be authorized to issue a tender for this
project,
• The Public Works Department be directed to report to Council with the
results of the tender, and
• The Clerks Department introduce the necessary by-law for the
changes in the parking restrictions.
CARRIED
10. Correspondence from the Region of York
re: Investigation by Region of Incineration Proposal
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the correspondence be received for information.
CARRIED
11. Correspondence from the Region of York
re: Request for Aurora Seniors to
Ride Free on York Region Transit Buses
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the correspondence be received for information.
CARRIED
12. CS02-020 - Clean Yards By-law
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor West
THAT report CS02-020 be referred back to staff, to report back with a
clearer definition of residential "lawn" and to address the issue of heavily
sloped land or large tracks of land which may contain swamp, brush or tall
grass possibly housing wildlife i.e. frogs and birds.
CARRIED
VII OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Added Item - Memo from Mayor Jones re: Yonge Street Overpass
Moved by Mayor Jones Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the Mayor meet with Go Transit Representatives to explore the
costs and terms relating to the possibility of placing a "Welcome to the
Town of Aurora" sign on the south side of the Yonge Street Overpass.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor West
THAT By-law Staff investigate and report back on possible measures
which can be taken to ensure that garbage that is placed outside for pick-
up is properly bound and covered so that on windy days it won't blow
away.
CARRIED
VIII ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Mayor Jones
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
CARRIED
(THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 02-10 WAS
CONSIDERED AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY,
JUNE 11, 2002 WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM NO. 8 WHICH WAS ADOPTED
WITHOUT CHANGE AND ITEMS NO. 1 AND 12 WHICH WERE DISCUSSED AND
ADOPTED AS AMENDED,)
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK