MINUTES - General Committee - 20051004
TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING
REPORT
NO. 05-20
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, October 4, 2005
ATTENDANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Councillor Kean in the Chair; Mayor Jones,
Councillors Buck, Hogg, Vrancic, Wallace and West.
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillor Gaertner was absent due to a religious
holiday and Councillor Morris was absent.
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, Director of Financial Services/
Treasurer, Town Solicitor, and Council/Committee
Secretary.
Councillor Kean 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, with the following additional items, be approved:
Delegation request from Mr. Ric Mattarucco, Project
Manager for Shoppers Drug Mart
Re: Item 4 - BA05-011 – Variance to Sign By-law 4622-04.P
Shoppers Drug Mart – 15408 Yonge Street
Delegation request from Mr. David Collins, Resident
Re: Concerns Pertaining to a Notice of Violation
CARRIED
III DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 2, 4, 5, 9 and 10 were identified for discussion.
General Committee Report No. 05-20 Page 2 of 6
Tuesday, October 4, 2005
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:
3. PW05-026– Collins Crescent – Reconstruction Design
THAT Report PW05-026 regarding the Reconstruction Design of Collins
Crescent be received for information; and
THAT staff be requested to concentrate on the priority matters before
them.
6. LS05-054– New Seniors’ Centre Status Report and Request for
Additional Funding
THAT Council receive the Status Report on the new Seniors’ Centre for
information purposes; and
THAT Council approve an additional $100,000 in the 2005 Budget for the
renovation and repair of a portion of the Town Hall parking lot; and
THAT Council direct the Treasurer to identify a funding source prior to
approval.
7. TR05-026 – Development Application Approval Process
THAT Council authorize the completion of a development application
approval process review to determine appropriate fees for development
applications in accordance with Bill 124 being a bill to amend the Building
Code Act 1992, together with a fees review of Planning in accordance with
Section 69 of the Planning Act; and
THAT the project be funded with the $10,000.00 already established in the
Building Department 2005 Budget and the balance be taken from the
Growth-Related Studies Reserve; and
THAT the Growth-Related Studies Reserve be replenished from the
Building Department fees in the first year.
8. Correspondence from The Region of York
Re: Naming of 55/57 Orchard Heights Blvd
THAT the building located at 55/57 Orchard Heights Boulevard be officially
named Orchard Heights Place.
11. PL05-095 – Extension to Draft Plan Approval
Elderberry Hill
Schickedanz Bros. Ltd.
13990 and 14028 Yonge Street
File D12-01-3A
THAT the draft approval associated with File D12-01-3A Schickedanz
Bros. Ltd. be extended for a period not exceeding one year (January 14,
2007).
CARRIED
General Committee Report No. 05-20 Page 3 of 6
Tuesday, October 4, 2005
V DELEGATIONS
(a) Mr. Don Eastwood, Director of Economic Strategy
for the Region of York
Re: Item 1 - Proposed York Region Bid to Host the
2014 Commonwealth Games
Mr. Don Eastwood, Director of Economic Strategy for the Region of York,
advised that the Region of York has been working on a comprehensive
plan to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Mr. Eastwood provided a
broad overview of the proposed clusters of sports venues to be used
throughout the Region for the games and outlined the timetable for the
stages of the bidding process. Mr. Eastwood advised that the cost of
submitting this bid would be managed by the Region and would not
commit the Town of Aurora in any way financially, at this stage. Mr.
Eastwood concluded by expressing his confidence in the Region’s position
to make this proposal and requested that the Town of Aurora endorse this
action.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of the delegate be received; and
THAT Item 1 - Correspondence from Mr. Bill Fish, Regional Chair and
CEO of York Region, Proposed York Region Bid to Host the 2014
Commonwealth Games, be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
1. Correspondence from Mr. Bill Fish, Regional Chair and CEO of York Region
Re: Proposed York Region Bid to Host the 2014 Commonwealth Games
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Town of Aurora receive and endorse the Proposed York Region
Bid to Host the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
CARRIED
Councillor Hogg arrived at 7:15 p.m.
(b) Representative of Davis Webb Schultze & Moon
Re: Item 11 - PL05-095 - Extension to Draft Plan Approval
Elderberry Hill, Schickedanz Bros. Ltd.
13990 and 14028 Yonge Street
File D12-01-3A
Mr. Ronald Webb, of Davis Webb Schultze & Moon advised that the
applicant is in support of the recommendations within the report and
thanked the Committee for approving the report.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information.
CARRIED
General Committee Report No. 05-20 Page 4 of 6
Tuesday, October 4, 2005
Delegation request from Mr. Ric Mattarucco, Project Manager
for Shoppers Drug Mart
Re: Item 4 - BA05-011 – Variance to Sign By-law 4622-04.P
Shoppers Drug Mart – 15408 Yonge Street
(Added Item)
Mr. Ric Mattarucco, Project Manager for Shoppers Drug Mart, advised that the
applicant is in full support of the recommendations within the staff report and that
he would be available to answer any questions during the consideration of this
matter.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of the delegate be received; and
THAT Item 4 - BA05-011 - Variance to Sign By-law 4622-04.P, Shoppers
Drug Mart – 15408 Yonge Street, be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
4. BA05-011 – Variance to Sign By-law 4622-04.P Shoppers
Drug Mart – 15408 Yonge Street
General Committee recommends:
THAT Council grant the variance to permit approximately 21 square
metres of signage at 15408 Yonge Street so as to allow Shoppers Drug
Mart the proposed signage; and
THAT Council grant the variance with the condition that one of the image
spaces be occupied with an image of the Hillary House as approved by
the Town of Aurora Heritage Committee.
CARRIED
Delegation request from Mr. David Collins, Resident
Re: Concerns Pertaining to a Notice of Violation
(Added Item)
Mr. David Collins advised that he has been provided with notice of violation with
respect to a vehicle parked in his driveway without valid licence plates. Mr.
Collins advised that the vehicle in question is currently not being used, however
the car is in working order and is intended to be given to his son when he
becomes insured to drive it. Mr. Collins requested that staff review and revise
the Town’s By-law, 4370-02.T, specifically the sections which pertain to deserted
or inoperable motor vehicles, to remove the reference regarding a current license
plate.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of the delegate be received; and
THAT the matter be referred to staff for a report outlining the rationale and
process of sections which pertain to deserted or inoperable motor vehicles
in By-law 4370-02.T.
CARRIED
General Committee Report No. 05-20 Page 5 of 6
Tuesday, October 4, 2005
VI CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
2. CS05-022 – Sign By-law
General Committee recommends:
THAT staff maintain the existing regulations within the Sign By-law and
prohibit the installation of portable signs.
REFERRAL: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution:
General Committee recommends:
THAT report CS05-022 – Sign By-law, be referred to the Town Solicitor to
advise of the feasibility and possible repercussions of permitting an
exemption for certain types of businesses, such as auto dealerships.
CARRIED
5. Correspondence from Councillor West
Re: Bathurst Street Reconstruction - Provision of Sidewalk
and Illumination
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Director of Public Works be requested to prepare a report on
the approximate cost of a sidewalk/cycle path and appropriate
illumination on Bathurst Street; and
THAT the report also provide projected usage if the sidewalk/cycle
path were to be constructed; and
THAT the report provide details as to why the Region of York would
not be involved in the construction of a sidewalk/cycle path on
Bathurst Street.
DEFEATED
9. CS05-029 – Noise Exemption Request
General Committee recommends:
THAT the request from the York Catholic District School Board for an
exemption from the Town’s Noise By-law for the construction of the St.
Jerome Catholic Elementary School on Bridgenorth Drive, be denied.
CARRIED
10. Memo from the CAO
Re: Conduct of Meetings
General Committee recommends:
THAT the suggested revisions from the CAO pertaining to Conduct at
Meetings, be supported.
REFERRAL: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution:
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Tuesday, October 4, 2005
General Committee recommends:
THAT the suggested revisions from the CAO pertaining to conduct at
meetings, be referred to a future Procedural By-law review process
meeting for further discussion.
CARRIED
VII OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
Councillor Vrancic asked if it is necessary for the first In-Camera item, regarding
personnel matters, to be dealt with as an In-Camera issue. Councillor Vrancic
suggested that this issue be considered in public session. Staff advised that the
matter is a personnel issue which deals with the reorganization of positions which
are currently occupied and that the matter would best be addressed In-Camera.
VIII IN-CAMERA
Personnel and Legal
General Committee recommends:
THAT this Committee proceed In-Camera to address personnel and legal
matters.
CARRIED
IX ADJOURNMENT
General Committee recommends:
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
CARRIED
THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 05-20 WAS CONSIDERED
AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11,
2005, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM NO. 3 WHICH WAS DISCUSSED AND
ADOPTED AS AMENDED.
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK