MINUTES - General Committee - 20040907
TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING
REPORT
NO. 04-18
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, September 7, 2004
ATTENDANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Councillor Gaertner in the Chair; Mayor Jones,
Councillors Buck, Morris, Vrancic, Wallace and West.
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillor Kean was away on business and
Councillor Hogg was absent due to illness.
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Building, Director of
Leisure Services, Director of Planning, Director of
Public Works, Treasurer, and Council/Committee
Secretary.
Councillor Gaertner called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m., following the
Special Council meeting.
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 Mayor Jones Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the content of the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department be approved with the following amendment:
THAT items 10, 11 and 12 be considered collectively.
CARRIED
III DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 and 12 were identified for discussion.
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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 the
Committee and staff be authorized to take all necessary action required to
give effect to same:
8. Memorandum from the By-law Services Co-ordinator
Re: Terry Fox Run
THAT the Committee approve the request from the Terry Fox Run
organizing committee to erect four boulevard signs to advertise their
event.
13. PL04-101 - Planning Applications Status List
THAT the Planning Applications Status List be received as information.
CARRIED
V DELEGATIONS
(a) Ms Sue Smitko, Executive Director, Character Community Council
Re: Request for Proclamation of a Character Community Day
Ms Smitko addressed the Committee to thank the Town of Aurora for becoming
involved with the Character Community. Ms Smitko indicated that the purpose of
the Character Community is to raise awareness and promote the importance of
good character, and requested that the Town of Aurora proclaim October 20th as
Character Community Day.
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the comments of the delegate be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Mayor Jones Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the Town of Aurora proclaim October 20th as Character Community
Day.
CARRIED
VI CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1. PL04-097 – Proposed Public Information Meeting
Lebovic Enterprises Inc. and Revlis Ltd.
Part 6 65R-14776 and Blocks 7,8,9 & 11 65M-2718
Part of Lot 84 Con 1 E.Y.S., Industrial Parkway North
Files D09-09-03 and D14-27-03
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Council receive, as information, report PL04-097 respecting the
scheduling of a Public Information Meeting on October 6, 2004, to advise
the public of applications D14-27-03 and D09-09-03, Lebovic Enterprises
and Revlis Ltd. that has been appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board;
and
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THAT staff host the public information meeting.
CARRIED
2. PL04-098 – GeoSmart Program
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT report PL04-098 be received as information; and
THAT staff be directed to complete further research into a partnership
arrangement to obtain GeoSmart funding and present a full report to
Council on September 14, 2004.
CARRIED
3. PL04-099 – Site Plan Application, Willow Pond Inc., 215 Edward Street
Part of Lot 34, Registrar’s Compiled Plan 10328
File D11-16-03
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Mayor Jones
THAT report PL04-099 be received as information; and
THAT, subject to the resolution of all outstanding issues and the
submission of all fees and securities, Council authorize the Director of
Planning to enter into a site plan agreement between Willow Pond Inc.
and the Town of Aurora respecting the construction of an addition to the
existing industrial building.
CARRIED
4. PL04-100 – Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law
Amendment Applications, Bricon Construction Ltd.
Lot 13 and Blocks A and B, Plan M-51, Allaura Boulevard
Files D09-01-01 and D14-01-01
Moved by Mayor Jones Seconded by Councillor West
THAT Council approve By-law No. 4589-04.D, being a by-law to approve
Official Plan Amendment No.56 and By-law No. 4590-04.D, being a by-law
to rezone the subject lands.
DEFERRAL: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT this item be deferred to Council in order for staff to respond to
inquiries raised regarding historical information.
CARRIED
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5. LS04-039 - New Recreation Complex Fundraising Draft Terms of
Reference
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Mayor Jones
THAT Council endorse the fundraising campaign Draft Terms of
Reference for the new Recreation Complex, as described in report LS04-
039; and
THAT the Fundraising Committee report back to Council on its structure
and financial requirements.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the
recommendation, it was:
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the fundraising timeframe be reduced from a ten year period to a
five year period; and
THAT fundraising targets with deadlines be established to ensure that
goals are achieved; and
THAT the reporting to Council be semi-annual.
CARRIED
The recommendation was CARRIED AS AMENDED.
6. Memorandum from Councillor John West
Re: Council Agenda – Other Business
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor West
THAT staff review the Procedural By-law for clarification and modifications
regarding conduct during meetings, that would allow for free flow of
information and to achieve the goals of Council.
CARRIED
7. Memorandum from Councillor John West
Re: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors’
Meeting
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the memorandum and attachment be received for information.
CARRIED
9. Memorandum from Director of Finance/Treasurer
Re: Funding Options – Additional Funding Seniors’ Centre Project
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT funding option #2 be approved as follows:
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THAT, subject to approval of report TR04-015 at the September
14, 2004 Council meeting, $520,000 in the Capital Reserve be
allocated to the additional funding for the new Seniors’ Centre
project.
CARRIED
10. CS04-031 – Hydro One – Proposed Towers;
and
11. Correspondence from Dr. K. Helena Jaczek, Commissioner of Health
Services and Medical Officer of Health
Re: Request for Comment from the Medical Officer of Health on
The Health Issues Related to Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs); and
and
12. Correspondence from Mr. Richard Johnson
Re: Proposed Hydro One Transmission Line – Outstanding Issues
Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Mayor Jones
THAT Council endorse the suggested initiatives to notify the residents of
the Town of Aurora regarding the proposed Hydro One Tower
modifications; and
THAT the proposed funding sources for the Town’s contribution to the
Hydro One Corridor Task Force, as outlined in the Treasurer’s memo
attached as Appendix “1”, be approved; and
THAT the memorandum from the CAO regarding the financial
management of the funding to the Hydro One Corridor Task Force,
attached as Appendix “2”, be received for information; and
THAT the Terms of Reference of the Hydro Task Force, attached as
Appendix “3”, be received for information; and
THAT upon the invitation of the Hydro One Corridor Task Force the Chief
Administrative Officer be appointed to the Task Force as an administrative
representative of the Town of Aurora.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the
recommendation, it was:
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the CAO use his discretion regarding his attendance at task force
meetings and his interaction with same, due to his time constraints.
CARRIED
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AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the
recommendation, it was:
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the Town of Aurora inform its residents of Hydro One’s proposal to
re-engineer the current towers within the hydro corridor, as well as post
the Hydro One Task Force meetings via the Town’s website and the
Notice Board in the local newspaper; and
THAT a warning clause be included to new home purchasers within the
subdivision agreement, for properties abutting the hydro corridor.
CARRIED
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the
recommendation, it was:
Moved by Councillor Vrancic Seconded by Councillor West
THAT Council reaffirm its financial commitment of $25,000 towards the
Hydro One Task Force.
CARRIED
The recommendation was CARRIED AS AMENDED.
VII OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Mayor Jones thanked Councillors Buck and Gaertner, as well as staff, for their
assistance with the Chinese delegation.
Mayor Jones advised that he would need to know by Wednesday, September 8,
2004 whether any Councillor would like to attend and/or purchase a ticket for the
2nd Annual Canadian Crime Victim Foundation Gala Appreciation & Fundraising
Dinner on Friday, September 24, 2004. Councillor Vrancic requested that $125
be contributed from his Councillor’s account.
VIII IN CAMERA
Property and Personnel Matters
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Mayor Jones
THAT the Committee proceed In Camera to address property and
personnel matters.
CARRIED
IX ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Morris
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
CARRIED
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THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 04-18 WAS CONSIDERED
AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER
14, 2004, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEMS 6 AND 10, 11, 12, WHICH WERE
DISCUSSED AND ADOPTED AS PREVIOUSLY PRESENTED.
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK