MINUTES - General Committee - 20030318
TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING
REPORT
NO. 03-05
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, March 18, 2003
ATTENDANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Councillor West in the Chair; Mayor Jones,
Councillors Griffith, Pedersen, Vrancic and Wallace.
Councillor Kean was absent on business,
Councillor MacEachern was absent due to illness and
Councillor Timpson was away on vacation.
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Treasurer, Director of Planning,
Director of Leisure Services, Director of Public Works,
Director of Building and Council/Committee Secretary.
Councillor West 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 Pedersen
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department be approved as presented with the following additions:
Delegation request from Mr. Gerry Conetta of Limo Van Services, re:
Item 7 – CS03-016 – Taxicab By-law Proposal; and
Correspondence from Mr. Gerry Conetta regarding his proposal for an
amendment to the Taxi By-law (addendum);
Memo from Bob Panizza, Director of Corporate Services, re: Item 1 –
15117 Yonge Street (File D14-07-02) - LACAC Resolution.
CARRIED
III DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 2, 7 and 9 were identified for discussion.
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IV ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Griffith 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:
3. PL03-027 - Official Plan Amendment Application
Hannelore Lewis, Hannelore Voshage and
Hannian Investments
Lots 134, 135 and 136, Registered Plan 246
32 and 34 Wellington Street East and 33 Centre Street
File Number D09-04-02
Related File: Zoning By-law Amendment
Application D14-13-02
THAT report PL03-027 be received as information; and
THAT, implementing By-law 4413-03.D, being a by-law to adopt Official
Plan Amendment Number 46 be scheduled for enactment at the next
available Council Meeting.
4. LS03-007 - 15059 Leslie Street Planning and Development Process
THAT Council receive the revised Development Concept for the Leslie
Street lands dated February 2003 as presented at the February 26, 2003
working meeting incorporating a mixture of Employment, Recreational and
Fire Hall land uses as the basis for further detailed analysis by staff and
the consultant; and
THAT Council authorize the engaging of the services of a Consultant to
perform a detailed Hydrological analysis of the site to assist in the analysis
of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan’s application to the property
in accordance with the submission of Azimuth Environmental Consulting,
Inc. attached hereto; and
THAT the services of Templeton Lepek Limited be engaged in accordance
with their proposal attached hereto to undertake the next phase of the
work including a detailed Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan
application analysis and leading to a future public meeting to consider an
amendment to the Zoning By-law to implement the revised development
concept as it evolves; and
THAT Council authorize staff to negotiate with the landowner to the north
regarding the exchange of lands contemplated by the revised
development concept to enhance the viability of both parcels of land and
submit a further report to Council in this regard setting out the results of
those discussions.
5. BA03-006 - Request for Model Home Agreement
Ballymore Development (Aurora) Corporation
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a model home
agreement between the Town of Aurora and Ballymore Development
(Aurora) Corporation to allow for the construction of 4 model homes prior
to registration of their subdivision.
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6. CS03-009 - West Nile Virus Update
THAT Council receive Report No. CS03-09 related to the West Nile Virus
(WNv) as information; and
THAT Council direct staff to participate fully with the Regional Health
Department in the programs and activities as outlined in the above noted
report; and
THAT Staff report back on an amendment to the Clean Yards By-law with
provisions to address standing water; and
THAT staff report back on this issue in the fall of 2003 or sooner on the
activities associated with this control program.
8. CS03-011 - 2003 Corporate Staff Complement Adjustments
THAT the approved full time staff complement for the Public Works Dept
be increased by two (2) for the addition of a Serviceperson and an
Operations Assistant.
10. PL03-028 - Planning Applications Status List
THAT the Planning Applications Status List be received as information.
11. PW03-006 - Revised Water Use By-law
THAT the existing Water Use By-law Number 4071-99.E be repealed; and
THAT Water Use By-law Number 4376-02.E as presented and detailed in
Report No. PW03-006 be adopted.
12. TR03-008 - Procurement Policies & Procedures (March 2003)
(Administration Procedure No. 50)
THAT Council approve and adopt the proposed Procurement Policies and
Procedures (as outlined in Appendix “A” attached hereto), replacing the
existing Administration Procedure No. 50 - Purchasing Policies and
Procedures (June 1997) (as outlined in Appendix “C” attached hereto).
THAT staff be directed to review corporate procurement policies and
procedures every three years to ensure compliance with municipal
legislation and industry standards.
13. PL03-031 - Official Plan Review - Heritage Policies
THAT Report PL03-031 respecting the status of the review of Heritage
Policies in the Official Plan be received as information.
CARRIED
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V DELEGATIONS
Mr. Rob Johnston of RDJ Planning Consultants Inc.,
re: 15117 Yonge Street – Proposed Salon
Mr. Rob Johnston of RDJ Planning Consultants appeared before the Committee
to indicate his support in staff’s recommendations to pass the implementing
Zoning By-law Amendment and that his client would agree to the
recommendations provided by LACAC with regards to some decorative brick
detailing, but is not willing to change the pitch of the roof top or the addition of
dormers and a porch.
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information and the
item be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
1. PL03-023 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application
1505325 Ontario Limited
Part of Lots 13, 14 and 15, Registered Plan 68
15117 Yonge Street
File Number D14-07-02
-and
Memo from Bob Panizza, Director of Corporate Services,
re: Item 1 – 15117 Yonge Street (File D14-07-02) - LACAC Resolution.
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Mayor Jones
THAT, implementing By-law 4412-03.D be scheduled for enactment at the
next available Council Meeting; and
THAT the Site Plan be finalized as approved by LACAC including
recommendations regarding the brick/window enhancement in the
design of the building as proposed by the Urban Design Consultant
and reviewed by LACAC at their meeting held March 17, 2003.
CARRIED
Mr. John Gaspar, resident re: Zoning Application pertaining to
Cobblestone Lodge
Mr. John Gaspar withdrew his delegation but advised the Committee that he was
available to answer any questions regarding Item 2 – PL03-030 - Cobblestones
Lodge Upcoming Ontario Municipal Board Hearing.
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information.
CARRIED
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Delegation request from Mr. Gerry Conetta of Limo Van Services, re: Item 7
– CS03-016 – Taxicab By-law Proposal
Mr. Gerry Conetta of Limo Van Services advised the Committee that he has
worked closely with the By-law Co-ordinator and suggested that Council consider
implementing changes to the Taxi By-law to introduce provisions to owner/driver
(ambassador) taxi licences.
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information and the
item be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
7. CS03-016 - Taxicab By-law Proposal
Moved by Mayor Jones Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Council receive Report No. CS03-16 respecting proposals to
amend the taxi by-law as information; and
THAT staff investigate and report back on a proposal to amend the
Taxicab By-law to address the proposed concept of new
owner/driver taxicab licenses.
CARRIED
VI CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
2. PL03-030 - Cobblestones Lodge Upcoming Ontario
Municipal Board Hearing
Moved by Mayor Jones Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Report PL03-030 be received as information.
CARRIED
9. PL03-025 - Release for Registration of Phase 1
and Final Approval
Subdivision Agreement
St. John’s Road Development Corp.
Part of Lots 24 and 25, Concession 2, E.Y.S.
East side of Bayview Avenue
D12-00-1A
Moved by Mayor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Subdivision
Agreement between the Town of Aurora and St. John’s Road
Development Corp. dated March 25, 2003 with respect to the Phase 1
lands, as defined within the Agreement, contained within Draft Plan of
Subdivision D12-00-1A subject to the following provisions:
i) the provision of financial payments and securities as described in
Schedules “K” and “L” of the Agreement respectively; and,
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ii) the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all documents
necessary to effect the transfer of certain lands, reserves, and
easements at the developers expense, as described in Schedule
“F” of the Agreement.
CARRIED
VII OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
None
VIII IN CAMERA
Legal and Property Matters
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT this Council proceed In Camera to address legal and property
matters.
CARRIED
IX ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Griffith
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
CARRIED
(THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 02-05 WAS
CONSIDERED AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY,
MARCH 25, 2003 WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM NO. 4 WHICH WAS DISCUSSED
AND ITEM NO. 12 WHICH WAS DISCUSSED AND ADOPTED AS AMENDED)
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK