MINUTES - General Committee - 20050118
TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING
REPORT
NO. 05-02
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
ATTENDANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Councillor Vrancic in the Chair; Mayor Jones,
Councillors Buck, Hogg, Kean, Morris, Wallace and
West.
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillor Gaertner was away on vacation.
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, Town Solicitor, and
Council/Committee Secretary.
Councillor Vrancic 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
General Committee recommends:
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department be approved as presented with the following withdrawals:
DEFERRAL of Request for Delegation (c) Lydia Schuster of the Aurora
Seniors’ Centre
Re: The Extension of the Proposed Canopy for the New Seniors’
Centre (deferred to the February 15, 2005 General Committee
meeting at the request of the delegate)
DEFERRAL of Item 9 - Terms of Reference – Environmental Advisory
Committee (Deferred to the January 25, 2005 Council Meeting at the
request of Councillor Buck)
CARRIED
III DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7 were identified for discussion.
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IV ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
General Committee recommends:
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:
5. PL05-003- Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Application
Karrytree Holding Inc., Part of Block A, R.P. 535
165 Wellington Street East, File D14-02-00 & D11-07-00
THAT Council approve By-law 4633-05.D, being a site specific rezoning
by-law to amend the Town of Aurora Zoning By-law 2213-78, as amended
(File: D14-02-00); and
THAT, subject to a satisfactory review by the Site Plan Committee, the
Director of Planning be authorized to execute a Site Plan Agreement
between Karrytree Holding Inc., and the Town of Aurora respecting the
construction of a diner on the subject lands (File: D11-07-00).
6. PL05-004 – Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Application
Timothy Parker Boland
Lot 65, Plan 246, 14996 Yonge Street
File D14-11-04 & D11-04-05
THAT, Council approve By-law 4634-05.D, being a site specific rezoning
by-law to amend the Town of Aurora Zoning By-law 2213-78, as amended
(File D14-11-04); and
THAT, subject to a satisfactory review by the Site Plan Committee, the
Director of Planning be authorized to execute a Simplified Site Plan
Agreement between the owner of the subject lands and the Town of
Aurora, respecting the expansion of a professional and medical office
building (File D11-04-05).
8. TR05-001 - 2005 Interim Tax Levy
THAT Council for the Corporation of the Town of Aurora authorize a 2005
Interim Tax Levy on all rateable real property in the Town, which has been
assessed according to the last revised assessment roll; and
THAT the 2005 Interim Tax Levy be set at 50% of the total 2004 taxes
payable on each property; and
THAT for new properties added to the assessment roll for the 2005
taxation year, the tax rates would be equivalent to 50% of the 2004 tax
rates (as listed in Appendix "A" of this report) and levied on the basis of
the stated Current Value Assessment; and
THAT the 2005 Interim Tax Levy be paid in two relatively equal
installments due on Monday, February 22, 2005 and Monday, April 15,
2005; and
THAT the Director of Finance/Treasurer be authorized to amend in whole
or in part any billing in order to comply with any Provincial Legislation
which may be introduced or passed by the Province of Ontario prior to or
after the issuance of the 2005 Interim Tax Billing; and
THAT By-law number 4632-05.F be enacted at the January 25, 2005
Council Meeting.
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9. Terms of Reference – Environmental Advisory Committee
(Deferred from Council - December 14, 2004)
DEFERRED to the January 25, 2005 Council meeting.
10. Extract from the Joint Council Committee Meeting of January 12, 2005.
THAT the following recommendations be endorsed:
JOINT COUNCIL COMMITTEE – JANUARY 12, 2005 – ITEM
FIRE SERVICES REPORT 2005-01
FIRE SERVICE VEHICLE PURCHASE
THAT Fire Services Report 2005-01 dated January 3, 2005 be received
and the following recommendations be adopted:
1. THAT the purchase of an aerial ladder truck from Darch Fire in the
amount of $980,976.94 be authorized immediately; and
2. THAT the rescue/pumper and pumper vehicle purchases, for a total
of $956,172 less $10,000 trade allowance, proceed through the
normal 2005 budget process; and
3. THAT should the RFP terms require the award of the contract at
the current price prior to the finalization of the 2005 Capital Budget,
the Fire Chief be authorized to bring this matter back to the JCC.
11. CS05-003 - Council Pending List – Status Report
THAT CS05-003 be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
V DELEGATIONS
(a) Mr. Dave Roberts, of the York Rapid Transit (YRT) Team
Re: York Rapid Transit Quick Start Program
Mr. Dave Roberts, of the York Rapid Transit (YRT) Team, provided a
summary of the YRT plans to initiate a new Transit Quick Start Program
called VIVA which will provide brand new larger vehicles, express service
along Yonge Street, throughout the Region of York down to Toronto, and
automated fare vending machines at every sheltered stop along the VIVA
route. Mr. Roberts advised that the new program will be completely
integrated with York Region Transit and all other relative regional transit
systems along the established routes, which means that passengers using
various local and VIVA buses will only need to pay one fare. Mr. Roberts
provided the construction and implementation timelines, outlining the
various new services and advantages associated with the VIVA program.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information.
CARRIED
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(b) Sophie Leontis, Gus Leontis and Saverio Cirone
Re: LS04-007 - Municipal Tree - 109 Tyler Street – Item 2
Mr. Gus Leontis of 109 Tyler Street advised that his family has been informed
that the large tree in their front yard is deteriorating and is expected to die
within the next few years. Mr. Leontis explained that the Arborist who
informed him of this situation also advised that the tree must be removed from
the property at the expense of the Leontis family. Mr. Leontis expressed
concern regarding the potential cost of this endeavour.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to Item 2 on
the agenda.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT Item 2 - LS05-007 - Municipal Tree - 109 Tyler Street be brought
forward for discussion.
CARRIED
2. LS05-007 - Municipal Tree - 109 Tyler Street
General Committee considered the following recommendation which was
voted on and defeated:
THAT the Director of Leisure Services be requested to obtain an estimate
from a recognizable tree removal company; and
THAT this information be brought to the January 25, 2005 Council
Meeting.
DEFEATED
General Committee recommends:
THAT Council authorize staff to proceed with the removal of the tree
located at 109 Tyler Street at the owner’s expense, without further
financial compensation based on the arborist’s assessment and the limited
life span of the tree other than the payment for the tree removal.
CARRIED
(c) Lydia Schuster of the Aurora Seniors’ Centre
Re: The Extension of the Proposed Canopy for the New Seniors’ Centre
DEFERRED to the February 15, 2005 General Committee meeting.
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VI CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1. PW05-002 – Update on the York Region Transit Quick Start Program and
Operational Review of Yonge Street
General Committee recommends:
THAT Council receive for information Report PW05-002 entitled “Update
on the York Region Transit Quick Start Program and Operational Review
of Yonge Street; and
THAT, with respect to the York Region Transit Quick Start Program,
Council:
a) Advise the Region that the Town approves, in principle, the
assumption of the operation and maintenance of the Town’s traffic
signals by the Region on the broad conditions outlined in Report
PW05-002; and
b) Authorize staff to work with Region staff to create a draft contract
between the Town and the Region for the operation and maintenance
of the Town’s signalized intersections; and
c) Request staff to report back on this draft contract as soon as possible;
and
THAT with respect to the Operational Review of Yonge Street, Council:
a) Advise the Region that the Town of Aurora has no concerns with the
proposed criteria for defining what constitutes a Regional road; and
b) Advise the Region that notwithstanding the Town’s comments on the
technical criteria, the Town does not support transferring ownership of
the section of Yonge Street in Aurora that is owned by the Town to the
Region and has no interest in pursuing this matter further; and
THAT a copy of Report PW05-002 be forwarded to the Clerk of the Region
of York.
CARRIED
3. PL05-001 - Residential Servicing Allocation Chart Update January 2005
General Committee recommends:
THAT Report PL05-001 respecting residential servicing allocation be
received as information; and
THAT Council schedule a Special General Committee meeting in the
Holland Room to discuss the details of the Residential Servicing Allocation
issue and other growth related issues at a date and time to be
determined by staff.
CARRIED
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4. PL05-002 – Site Plan Amendment Application
1268264 Ontario Limited
Lot 176, Plan Number 246
14961 Yonge Street
File D11-13-03
General Committee considered the following recommendations which were
voted on and defeated:
THAT Report PL05-001 be received as information; and
THAT, subject to a satisfactory review by the Site Plan Committee, the
Director of Planning be authorised to execute a site plan amendment
agreement between 1268264 Ontario Limited and the Town of Aurora,
respecting the construction of an additional two residential units within an
existing four storey residential building with commercial uses on the first
floor.
DEFEATED
THAT Report PL05-001 be referred to staff for a further report to be
brought to a future meeting
DEFEATED
General Committee recommends:
THAT Report PL05-002 be referred to staff to provide an opinion with
respect to what possible impact would result if challenged in court from the
others who wish the servicing allocation.
CARRIED
7. PW05-001 – Implementation of Three Stream Waste Collection
General Committee recommends:
THAT Council receive for information Report PW05-001, dated January
18, 2005, from the Director of Public Works dealing with the
implementation of three-stream waste collection; and
THAT the collection of kitchen organic material be undertaken in
conjunction with the collection of co-mingled blue box material as
generally described in Report PW05-001 with an implementation date of
September 6, 2005; and
THAT staff be requested to:
• issue a tender for the Town of Aurora waste collection as detailed
in Report PW05-001 and report back as soon as possible on the
results of this tender; and
• submit the revised by-laws regarding waste, fees/charges and
property cleanup/refuse dumping as generally described in Report
PW05-001; and
• report on an appropriate funding mechanism to fund the green
organic collection bins: and
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• investigate and report back on how best to address the issue
of renovation or construction debris which occasionally gets
put out with garbage; and
THAT Report No. PW05-001 be referred to the Regional Municipality of
York for their information; and
THAT the Regional Municipality of York be requested to provide
assurances they will be in a position to accept the kitchen organic waste
collected by the Town at the Halton Recycling Ltd. facility in Newmarket
when Aurora begins its three stream collection system and guarantee that
none of the organic material will be landfilled.
CARRIED
VII OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Councillor Buck advised that the Aurora Seniors’ Centre will be holding a
Valentine’s Day Dance, featuring big band music, on Saturday, February 12,
2005 at the Seniors’ Centre.
Councillor Buck provided Notice of Motion regarding a recent donation of
$500,000 from the Region of York.
Councillor Kean requested that staff report on the cost of recent renovations to
the Treasury Department and that this report address the reason why this
expenditure was not included in the 2004 Capital Budget.
Councillor Vrancic asked staff to advise whether ice rinks were being installed
according to schedule to which the Director of Leisure Services responded that
they are on schedule.
VIII IN CAMERA
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Committee proceed In Camera to address a personnel matter.
CARRIED
IX ADJOURNMENT
General Committee recommends:
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
CARRIED
THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 05-02 WAS CONSIDERED
AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 25,
2005.
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK