MINUTES - General Committee - 20050405
TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING
REPORT
NO. 05-10
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, April 5, 2005
ATTENDANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Councillor Buck in the Chair; Mayor Jones,
Councillors Gaertner, Hogg, Kean, Morris, Vrancic,
Wallace and West.
MEMBERS ABSENT None
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Building, Director of
Leisure Services, Director of Planning, Manager of
Engineering Services, Deputy Treasurer, Town
Solicitor, and Council/Committee Secretary.
Councillor Buck called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Councillor Gaertner arrived at 7:05 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, with the following additional item, be approved:
Request for delegation status from Mr. Al Wilson, Resident
Re: 2005 Budget
Deferral of Item 4 - BA05-002 – Variance to Sign By-law – Shoppers Drug
Mart - 446 Hollandview Trail to the April 12, 2005 Council Meeting
CARRIED
III DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 2, 3, 5 and 11 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:
4. BA05-002 - Variance to Sign By-law - Shoppers Drug Mart-446 Hollandview
Trail
DEFERRED
6. PL05-026 – Preserve Homes Inc.
Part of Lot 21, Concession 2
File D12-01-5A
THAT By-law 3604-95.D being a By-law to enact Site Plan Control be
amended to remove Site Plan control from all properties zoned R6-50.
7. PL05-029 – Proposed By-law Amendment Application
(Temporary Use), Kylemore Homes/Priestly Holding
Corporation, 623 Wellington Street East,
Block 43, Plan 65M-3461
File D14-01-05
THAT Implementing Zoning By-law 4655-05.D be scheduled for
enactment at the next Council meeting.
8. PL05-030 – Site Plan Application, Delrin Investments Inc.
Part Lots 23, 24 and 25 Registered Plan 65M-2873
189 Earl Stewart Drive
File D11-06-05
THAT Report PL05-030 be received as information; and
THAT, subject to a satisfactory review by the Site Plan Committee, the
Director of Planning be authorized to execute a Site Plan Amending
Agreement between Delrin Investments Inc. and the Town of Aurora
respecting the development of an industrial building on the subject lands
(File D11-06-05).
9. PL05-031 – Site Plan Application
Hollandview Professional Building Corporation
Part Lots 23, 24 and 25, Part of Block 42 and Part of
Earl Stewart Drive, Plan 65M-2873, Part of Block 1,
Plan 65M-3193, Part of Lots 76 and 77, Concession 1 WYS
File D11-15-04
THAT Report PL05-031 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 Hollandview Professional Building Corporation
and the Town of Aurora respecting the construction of a three storey
medical office building.
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10. PL05-032 – Planning Status List
THAT the Planning Applications Status List be received as information.
12. Correspondence from the Aurora Public Library
Re: Town of Aurora 2005 Accessibility Plan
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Accessibility
Advisory Committee.
13. CS05-013 - Pending List - Status Report
THAT Report CS05-013 be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
V DELEGATIONS
(a) Ms Sue Seibert, Director of Planning, to Provide a Presentation
Re: Item 1 – PL05-020 – Comments on Provincial Draft
Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe
The Director of Planning provided a presentation outlining the background,
highlights and implications of the Provincial Draft Growth Plan “Places to
Grow” for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. The Director advised that the Draft
Plan was released on February 16, 2005 and that comments are due by April
18, 2005. The Director advised that the Draft Growth Plan provides policy
direction on where and how to grow, making the best use of infrastructure to
support growth, protect valuable natural resources and addresses the
implementation of the Growth Plan and the requirement for sub-area growth
strategies. The Director advised that the plan promotes intensification by
implementing a phased increase in the yearly percentage of intensification of
40% of all residential development within “built-up areas” by 2015. The
Director advised that another focus in this Plan is to discourage conversion of
employment lands in residential areas and to encourage higher densities in
built up areas.
The Director concluded by advising that the Five Year Official Plan Review
defined a preferred land use option for the 2C area - includes a significant
portion of employment lands (247 acres) and emphasized that, given that the
policy, which defines this area for growth beyond 2016 within the Town’s
approved Official Plan, the Provincial Growth Plan should include this area
into designated growth areas. She also advised that Council should request
that the Province allow employment lands designations prior to a complete
sub-area growth plan for the entire GTAH, the Province should be requested
to provide greater clarity relative to densities in Greenfield areas and the
means of calculating them and the Province should be requested to identify
funding for infrastructure, especially for transportation initiatives.
Item 2 – PL05-021 – New Provincial Policy Statement
The Director of Planning provided a presentation on the new Provincial Policy
Statement which was released on February 21, 2005 and came into effect on
March 1, 2005. The Director advised that the Policy Statement adds
emphasis on intensification and redevelopment, increased housing supply
and affordability, additional protection of employment areas. The Director of
Planning pointed out that the plan requires that expansions will only be
permitted when opportunities for growth are not available through
intensification, redevelopment and designated growth areas.
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The Director of Planning concluded by outlining the effects of implementation
on the Town of Aurora, noting that staff will be required to keep all Official
Plans up to date and in line with the new Provincial Policy Statement. The
Director advised that any applications which commenced prior to March 1,
2005 are not subject to the new standard and are reviewed in accordance
with the previous Provincial Policy Statement.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of the Director of Planning be received and referred
to Items 1 and 2 respectively, on the agenda.
CARRIED
(b) Ms Rebecca Beaton, Resident
Re: Item 1 – PL05-020 – Comments on Provincial Draft Growth Plan for
the Greater Golden Horseshoe
Ms Beaton advised that she had recently received information from the
Provincial Government which addressed many of her queries pertaining to
this issue, therefore she advised that she had no comment to make at this
time.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of the delegate be received.
CARRIED
1. PL05-020 – Comments on Provincial Draft Growth Plan for the Greater
Golden Horseshoe
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal be requested to
amend Schedule 2 - Place to Growth Concept to include the Bayview East
Urban Expansion Area - 2C area within the designated growth area; and
THAT staff continue manage the process in accordance with the
provisions within Council’s resolution from May 27, 2003 regarding the
Expansion of Town Urban Boundaries and 2C Secondary Plan as follows:
Expansion of Urban Area- Regional Official Plan:
2.1 THAT the Region of York be requested to:
(a) process an Official Plan Amendment to bring the 2C lands
into the Regional Official Plan Urban Area with a request that
such an amendment be enacted subsequent to the Region
completing an update of:
(i) its population projections following census releases;
(ii) residential and employment capacity projections as a result
of the advent of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act
and Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan; and
(iii) Census Data, 2001, updates;
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AND FURTHER THAT such an amendment be enacted in
consultation with the Town of Aurora and be contingent upon the
Town of Aurora completing its urban boundaries review of the 2C
lands, including demographic holding capacity, Green Lands, and
other updates supportive of the principle of development and
subject to Town-sponsored development policies, including:
THAT the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal be requested to clarify
the limits of the Proposed Sub Area 1 as shown on Schedule 8, as the
map and associated policy text do not match; and
THAT the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal be requested to
provide greater clarity relative to densities in Greenfield areas and the
means of calculating them and the Province should be requested to
identify funding for infrastructure, especially for transportation initiatives;
and
THAT the Town of Aurora formally requests an extension to the deadline
for comments and that Report PL05-020 be submitted to the Ministry of
Public Infrastructure Renewal as the Town of Aurora’s comments prior to
the deadline date; and
THAT with regard to infrastructure, the Province be requested to provide
funding to offset start up costs and ongoing financial support to maintain
enhancements to transit and transportation, schools, hospitals and public
services, resulting from the impact of the imposed growth percentages.
CARRIED
2. PL05-021 – New Provincial Policy Statement
General Committee recommends:
THAT Report PL05-021 respecting New Provincial Policy Statement be
received as information.
CARRIED
(c) Mr. Al Wilson, Resident
Re: 2005 Budget
Mr. Wilson expressed concern with regard to the process by which the 2005
Operating and Capital budgets were determined, suggesting that there is not
enough opportunity for public input into the process. Mr. Wilson expressed
his opposition to the reduction of the Town’s reserve funds and suggested
that the Town should have considered reducing expenses in order to reduce
the impact on taxes.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of the delegate be received as information.
CARRIED
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VI CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
3. CS05-012 – Noise By-law Exemptions for Town Functions
General Committee recommends:
THAT Council approve an exemption to the Town’s Noise By-law for the
2005 Concert Series in the Town Park and Canada Day Celebrations.
CARRIED
5. LS05-019 – Tender L.S. 2005-15 Supply, Planting & Maintenance of
Boulevard Trees
General Committee recommends:
THAT Council award Tender L.S.2005-15 for the supply and planting of
street trees to Lomco Limited in the amount of $272,999.65 less G.S.T.;
and
THAT Council award provisional items B2, B3 and B4 contained in Tender
L.S. 2005-15 for the necessary maintenance of boulevard trees to Lomco
Limited in the amount of $32,297.80 less G.S.T.
CARRIED
11. Memo from the Director of Corporate Services
Re: Rescheduling of Public Planning meeting from Wednesday,
May 25 to Thursday May 26, 2005
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Public Planning meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday,
May 25, 2005 be moved to Thursday, May 26, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.
CARRIED
VII OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Mayor Jones advised that the Town has set up a Condolences Book in memory
of Pope John Paul II. Mayor Jones advised that the book is available in the front
lobby of the Town Hall during business hours, and he invited Members of Council
to join staff and residents in signing the book which will be forwarded to the
Vatican in Rome to offer the prayers and sentiments of the Town of Aurora at this
sad time.
Mayor Jones advised that the Big Bike for Stroke event will be taking place on
April 23, 2005 and that the Town of Aurora Team is taking part between 1:30
p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Mayor Jones advised that there is still room on the bike and
invited staff and Members of Council to join in the fun.
Mayor Jones advised that the Interim CAO, Scott Somerville will soon be moving
out of his position and Mayor Jones expressed, along with the Members of
Council, sincere appreciation and thanks for the tireless leadership and insightful
guidance that he brought to the Town of Aurora Council and staff during his
service as CAO.
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Mr. Scott Somerville thanked Mayor Jones and Council, advising that it has been
a challenging and rewarding experience taking on the many obstacles and
opportunities he has faced during his time at the Town of Aurora.
Councillor West provided Notice of Motion regarding surface drainage.
Councillor Morris advised of a Heritage Fair Book and requested that those
Members of Council who have not had an opportunity to sign it, please take time
to do so at their earliest convenience.
VIII IN-CAMERA
Personnel Matters
General Committee recommends:
THAT this Committee proceed In-Camera to address personnel matters.
CARRIED
IX ADJOURNMENT
General Committee recommends:
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
CARRIED
THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 05-10 WAS CONSIDERED
AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 12,
2005, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM NO. 1(1), WHICH WAS DISCUSSED AND
ADOPTED AS AMENDED, AND ITEM NO. 1(12), WHICH WAS DISCUSSED AND
ADOPTED AS ORIGINALLY PRESENTED.
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK