MINUTES - General Committee - 20030603
TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING
REPORT
NO. 03-10
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, June 3, 2003
ATTENDANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Councillor Timpson in the Chair; Mayor Jones,
Councillors Griffith, MacEachern, Pedersen, Vrancic,
Wallace and West.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Councillor Kean was absent on work related business.
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Leisure Services,
Director of Planning, Director of Public Works,
Treasurer and Council/Committee Secretary.
Councillor Timpson 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 Mayor Jones
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department be approved as presented with the following additions:
DELEGATION REQUESTS:
Mr. Vladimir Alter of 203 St. John’s Sideroad, re: Item #7 -
Temporary Road Closure of St. John’s Sideroad from June 9 to
July 5, 2003.
Mrs. Darlene Whyte, 353 St. John’s Sideroad, re: Item #7 -
Temporary Road Closure of St. John’s Sideroad from June 9 to
July 5, 2003.
Mr. Larry Dekkema of Ballymore Development (Aurora Corp) re:
Item #7 - Temporary Road Closure of St. John’s Sideroad from
June 9 to July 5, 2003.
CARRIED
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III DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 2, 3 and 7 were identified for discussion.
IV ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
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:
1. CS03-026 - Request for Street Name
KLM Planning Partners Inc. on behalf
of L. H. Lind Realty (Lenard Lind)
240 Kennedy Street West
Part of Lot 79, Concession 1
Draft Plan of Condominium D07-02-04A
THAT the following name be allocated to the proposed internal private
road within the proposed Condominium Plan (D07-02-04A)
Creek’s Meadow
4. Letter from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario
Re: Municipal Action on Referendum Proposal
THAT the Letter from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario,
regarding a proposal to require voter approval through a referendum,
before increasing taxes, be received; and
THAT the Town of Aurora advise the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, our
local MPP and the Premier of Ontario of our concerns with regard to this
proposal.
5. Letter from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Re: FCM National Housing Policy Options Team
THAT the Letter from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities regarding
the FCM National Housing Policy Options, be received for information.
6. Letter from the Region of York
Re: Commentary on the GTA Task Force on Ontario
Municipal Board Reform
THAT the Letter from the Region of York regarding Commentary on the
GTA Task Force on Ontario Municipal Board Reform be received for
information.
CARRIED
V DELEGATIONS
Mr. Vladimir Alter of 203 St. John’s Sideroad, re: Item #7 - Temporary Road
Closure of St. John’s Sideroad from June 9 to July 5, 2003.
Mr. Vladimir Alter provided a detailed summary of the events leading up to his concerns
with regard to the Region of York passing a By-law to permit the temporary road closure
of St. John’s Sideroad from June 9 to July 5, 2003. Mr. Alter advised that he has placed
his property up for sale and that the impending closure of St. John’s Sideroad is going
to impede his ability to show his home to prospective buyers.
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Mr. Alter expressed concern that insufficient notification was provided to the residents of
the area prior to authorizing the reconstruction of the road. Mr. Alter advised that this
disruption will have a detrimental effect on the sale of his home and his financial well
being. Mr. Alter requested that the Regional By-law be rescinded and that the work on
St. John’s Sideroad be halted until a later date.
Mr. Alter suggested that, should the work on St. John’s Sideroad be continued, the
Town of Aurora should arrange with the three involved parties, to purchase his property
at the listed price, and pay the outstanding legal and agency fees, as compensation for
his inconvenience.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to item #7.
CARRIED
Mr. John Whyte, 353 St. John’s Sideroad, re: Item #7 - Temporary Road Closure
of St. John’s Sideroad from June 9 to July 5, 2003.
Mr. John Whyte of 353 St. John’s Sideroad, advised that his property is up for sale and
that the impending closure of St. John’s Sideroad is going to impede his ability to show
his home to prospective buyers. Mr. Whyte expressed many of the concerns identified
by the previous delegate and included his concern that the Region did not provide
residents with an opportunity to consult with them in regard to this issue. Mr. Whyte
requested that the closure of St. John’s Sideroad be delayed for at least one month to
allow for the homes listed on that road to be adequately shown during the months when
the real estate market is at its prime.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to item #7.
CARRIED
Mr. Larry Dekkema of Ballymore Development (Aurora Corp) re: Item #7 -
Temporary Road Closure of St. John’s Sideroad from June 9 to July 5, 2003.
Mr. Dekkema advised that his company, Ballymore Development, is in the business of
selling homes on St. John’s Sideroad, and he advised that the road improvements are
necessary and can be used as a selling feature on the basis that they will improve
safely conditions within that area. Mr. Dekkema also advised that the road has a steep
slope, which it is unsafe for drivers and pedestrians, due to insufficient sight lines and
the tendency for vehicles to accelerate on the hill.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to item #7.
CARRIED
Moved by Mayor Jones Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT item #7 be brought forward for consideration at this time.
CARRIED
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7. Letter from the Region of York
Re: Temporary Road Closure of St. John’s Sideroad
Between Bathurst Street and Yonge Street, Town of Aurora
Moved by Mayor Jones Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the Letter from the Region of York regarding Temporary Road
Closure of St. John’s Sideroad between Bathurst Street and Yonge Street
in the Town of Aurora, be received for information.
CARRIED
VI CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
2. CS03-023 - Acquisition of an Automated
Recording and Vote Tabulation System
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Mayor Jones
THAT staff be authorized to proceed with the rental of an automated
election system for the recording and tabulating of election results with
Diebold Election Systems at a cost of $49,438 for one election; and
THAT the funding as approved within the 2003 Corporate Services Dept.
capital budget be authorized.
CARRIED
3. Memo from Mayor Jones
Re: Pesticides/Herbicide Reduction
Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the Committee take no action on the matter, at this time.
CARRIED
VII OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Moved by Mayor Jones Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT June 6th be declared Swedish Flag Day; and
THAT the Swedish National Flag be flown at the Town Hall.
CARRIED
Councillor Vrancic inquired as to whether there is an existing By-law to enforce the
dumping of residential waste on commercial lands, the Director of Corporate Services
advised that staff will investigate and provide that information to Members of Council.
Councillor MacEachern inquired as to the status of the mound of dirt on Allaura
Boulevard. The Director of Public Works advised that staff are working with the owner
to have the dirt removed.
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VIII IN CAMERA
Property Matter
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT this Council proceed In Camera to address a property matter.
CARRIED
IX ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Griffith
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
CARRIED
(THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 03-10 WAS
CONSIDERED AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY,
JUNE 10, 2003 WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEMS NO. 2 AND 7, WHICH WERE
DISCUSSED AND AMENDED)
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK