MINUTES - General Committee - 20100518
TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
NO. 10-11
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
ATTENDANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Councillor McRoberts in the Chair; Councillors Buck,
Collins-Mrakas (arrived at 7:29 p.m.), Gaertner, Gallo,
Granger (arrived at 7:05 p.m.), MacEachern, Wilson
and Mayor Morris (arrived at 7:06 p.m.)
MEMBERS ABSENT None
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Customer and
Legislative Services/Town Clerk, Director of Legal
Services/Town Solicitor, Director of Building and By-
law Services, Director of Parks and Recreation
Services, Director of Planning and Development
Services, Director of Infrastructure and Environmental
Services, Director of Corporate and Financial
Services/Treasurer and Manager of Legislative
Services/Deputy Clerk
Councillor McRoberts called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Re: Delegation (e) Mr. Brian Marshall from The Optimist Club of Aurora -
Councillor Collins-Mrakas declared a conflict due to a family member’s
participation with The Optimist Club of Aurora.
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA
General Committee recommends:
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Customer and Legislative Services
Department be approved with the following additions:
Delegation (e) Mr. Brian Marshall from The Optimist Club of Aurora
Re: Request to Waive Park Fees for Optimist Park on
Saturday, June 19, 2010
New item 14 – Memorandum from the Director of Building and
By-law Services
Re: Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals
CARRIED
General Committee Minutes
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III ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
General Committee Meeting Minutes of Tuesday, May 4, 2010
General Committee recommends:
THAT the General Committee meeting minutes of Tuesday, May 4, 2010
be approved.
CARRIED
IV DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12 were identified for discussion.
V ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 11, 13 and 14 were identified as 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
General Committee and staff be authorized to take all necessary action
required to give effect to same:
11. PL10-038 – Zoning By-law Amendment
2091585 Ontario Inc.
Part Lot 90, Plan 246
15565 Yonge Street
File: D14-02-10
THAT Implementing Zoning By-law Amendment 5243-10 be enacted to
amend the existing “Central Commercial Residential (C2-15) Exception
Zone” to permit 3 additional residential units permitting a total of 18 units,
reduce parking and reduce amenity space area; and
THAT 3 additional units of water and sanitary servicing capacity be
allocated to the subject application from the Core Area Infill reserve.
13. EAC10 -05 – Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
of May 6, 2010
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting minutes of the May
6, 2010 meeting be received for information and the recommendations
contained therein be approved.
14. Memorandum from the Director of Building and By-law Services
Re: Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
(Added item)
THAT Council receive the memo dated May 18, 2010 regarding the
Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) York
Branch Ringworm update for information.
CARRIED
General Committee Minutes
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
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VI DELEGATIONS
(a) Ms Sher St. Kitts
Re: Aurora Jazz Festival
Ms St. Kitts provided details of the upcoming two-day Aurora Jazz Festival
event and requested Council’s endorsement of a beer and wine garden at
the event to be run by the Rotary Club of Aurora.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information; and
THAT the request be referred to staff for a report outlining the items that
Council should be considering.
CARRIED
(b) Mr. Michael Comeau, Chair, St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS Catholic
School Council
Re: Lack of Sidewalks/Safety Concern
Wellington Street East and Industrial Parkway North
Mr. Michael Comeau addressed the General Committee stating his
concerns regarding the lack of sidewalks in a number of areas
surrounding the St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS Catholic School. Mr. Comeau
informed the Committee that the Director of Infrastructure and
Environmental Services has advised that many of the sidewalks will be in
place by September but there will be no sidewalk on Centre Street south
to Wellington Street and the pathway for the south side of Wellington
Street East to Deerglen Terrace requires maintenance and upgrading. Mr.
Comeau requested Council’s consideration to address these matters and
consider the safety of students.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information; and
THAT the requests be referred to staff for a report addressing the issues
raised.
CARRIED
(c) Mr. André Flys, Chair, Aurora Farmers’ Market Association
Re: Farmers’ Market By-law Amendment
Mr. André Flys addressed General Committee to request amendments to
the Farmers’ Market By-law to allow vendors of food, beverage and
preserves in the park. Mr. Flys advised that the Market will not be seeking
financial assistance from the Town this year and requested that the fees
schedule be clawed back to the 2008 fees at a rate of $75 per vendor
regardless of the space used. Mr. Flys advised that extra fees for extra
space is paid through association fees which are collected and used for
the sustainability and operation of the Farmers’ Market. In response to a
question from the Mayor as to what other help the Market might need, Mr.
Flys added that he would also like to request permission to place
advertisements for the Farmers’ Market on the Town of Aurora Notice
Board in the Aurora Banner newspaper.
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General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information; and
THAT the requests of the delegate be referred to staff; and
THAT staff bring forward the necessary amendments to the Farmers’
Market By-law to Council for approval.
CARRIED
(d) Mr. Stephen Mac, MArchitecture Inc.
Re: Item 10 – Applications to Amend the Official Plan and
Zoning By-law, WED Investments Ltd., 974672 Ontario
Limited and 668390 Ontario Ltd. (The Kaitlin Group Ltd.)
Mr. Stephen Mac addressed the General Committee regarding the
proposed development at the corner of Yonge Street and Centre Street.
Mr. Mac advised that revisions to the proposed plan have been made
reducing the height of the building by approximately 12 feet, addressing
the concerns of Council and surrounding residents. Mr. Mac advised that
the proposed plan supports the idea of more pedestrian-friendly character,
will activate the downtown core, replace a vacant lot, encourage
pedestrian and downtown life in the historical core and it meets the
general provisions of the Official Plan, particularly in terms of the historical
core.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information and item
10 be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Procedural By-law be waived to allow the delegate to return to
address the Committee.
CARRIED
Mr. Mac advised the Committee that the project is in keeping with the provisions
of the Official Plan and advised that real estate markets are currently at a difficult
juncture, mortgage rates are due to increase and the HST will be implemented
shortly, all of which will have a bearing on the sales of these units. Mr. Mac
advised that his client’s intention is to move forward with the marketing and
selling of the units which requires Council approval in order to proceed.
10. PL10-016 – Applications to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law
WED Investments Ltd., 974672 Ontario Limited and
668390 Ontario Ltd. (The Kaitlin Group Ltd.)
Lots 123, 124, 125, 126 and Part of Lot 22 Registered Plan
246, 15277, 15283 and 15291 Yonge Street and 10, 12, and
14 Centre Street
Official Plan Amendment File: D09-03-97
Zoning By-law Amendment File: D14-16-97
Site Plan File: D11-01-07
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General Committee recommends:
THAT the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment
applications Files D09-03-97 and D14-16-97 be approved; and
THAT the Official Plan Amendment be scheduled for enactment at
the first available Council date; and
THAT the Zoning By-law Amendment be scheduled for approval by
Council when Council considers the approval of the Site Plan
application; and
THAT an agreement be entered into for the collection of cash-in-lieu
of parking for a total of four (4) parking spaces; and that serving
capacity for 74 units be allocated by Council for the development;
and
THAT a maximum height be expressed in metres and feet and be
provided to Council May 25, 2010.
CARRIED
Councillor Collins-Mrakas, having previously declared an interest in Delegation
(e), did not take part in or vote on any questions in this regard.
(e) Mr. Brian Marshall from The Optimist Club of Aurora
Re: Request to Waive Park Fees for Optimist Park on Saturday,
June 19, 2010
(Added item)
Mr. Brian Marshall addressed the General Committee to advise that the
Optimist Club of Aurora has been devoted to the youth for a quarter of a
century, actively sponsoring children in Aurora in hockey, baseball and
soccer. Mr. Marshall outlined many of the other ways the Optimist Club
supports the Youth and advised of the Family Picnic they are holding on
Saturday, June 19, 2010 at the Optimist Park. Mr. Marshall advised that
the picnic is open to all residents of the Town of Aurora and provided a list
of activities for the day. Mr. Marshall advised that the Optimist Club has
obtained the necessary permit from the Town of Aurora for the use of the
park but respectfully requested that Council waive the fee for this event.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information; and
THAT the Town grant the request to waive the park fees for the entire
Town of Aurora to come to the Optimist Park and have a picnic on June
19, 2010.
CARRIED
VII PRESENTATIONS BY THE COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE
None
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VIII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
General Committee recommends:
THAT item 12 be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
12. AAC10-05 – Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
of May 5, 2010
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting minutes of the
May 5, 2010 meeting be received for information.
CARRIED
(Delegation (b) Ms. Nevin Bhimani
Re: Accessibility in Summer Camps and Programs)
General Committee recommends:
THAT the recommendations regarding accessibility in summer
camps and programs be referred to the Director of Parks and
Recreation for review and comment and to meet with the
Accessibility Advisor to resolve and address the issues.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Procedural By-law be waived to allow the Accessibility Advisor
to address the Committee.
CARRIED
Ms Ivy Henriksen advised the Committee that the Town’s Senior Building
Inspector attends the Accessibility Advisory Committee meetings to provide
direction regarding the Site Plan submissions. Ms Henriksen advised that the
proposed accessibility items for the Town of Aurora Annual Plan is a requirement
of the AODA and is a consolidation of staff and public recommendations; a
community wish list on how to use the annual operating budget of $50,000. Ms
Henriksen advised that an annual report will be provided to Council in June for
implementation in September. Ms Henriksen advised that capital project items
are in reserve accounts and staff would only be able to determine what to pursue
based on an estimate of each project.
(1) Proposed Accessibility Items for the Town of Aurora Annual Plan
(2010-2011)
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Proposed Accessibility Items for the Town of Aurora
Annual Plan (2010-2011) be received for information; and
THAT the revised Plan, as amended by the Accessibility Advisory
Committee, be referred back to staff to work with the Director of
Corporate & Financial Services/Treasurer to be incorporated into a
plan to be brought back to Council in June; and
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THAT Council authorize the Accessibility Advisor to spend up to
$10,000 on items of priority/urgency.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT Council adopt the following recommendations:
(3) Site Plan - Daniels LR Corporation (Submission #2)
File D11-09-09 (Ref: D12-03-06 & D14-17-06)
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee has no concerns regarding
the proposed Daniels LR Corporation Site Plan.
(8) Application for Site Plan Approval
Re: Proposed Health and Wellness Centre to be Located at
14985 Leslie Street File D11-01-10
THAT the correspondence be received for information and that it be
recommended to Council:
THAT a universal barrier-free washroom be installed on each floor and
that one (1) barrier-free shower be installed in accordance with the
Building Code; and
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee supports the proposed Site
Plan including the proposed installation of two (2) elevators, a ramp, and
barrier-free parking and access to the building.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Procedural By-law be waived to extend the hour to 11:00 p.m.
CARRIED
Councillor Buck left the meeting at 10:38 p.m.
1. Memorandum from Director of Corporate & Financial Services-Treasurer
Re: RInC Funding for ACC Projects: Scope Change Update
General Committee recommends:
THAT the update memo regarding the RInC funded project at ACC be
received by Council for information only.
CARRIED
2. CFS10-012 – 2010 Property Tax Ratios and Tax Rates
General Committee recommends:
THAT draft By-law 5233-10 be enacted in the form as attached to
establish and adopt tax rates for 2010 tax levies and to provide for the
billing and collection of property taxes, including the tax installment due
dates for residential and non-residential properties.
CARRIED
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3. CFS10-019 – 2010 Fees and Service Charges By-law
General Committee recommends:
THAT draft By-law 5244-10 be referred back to staff to include
appropriate comments in the columns for clarity.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT items 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 be deferred to the May 25, 2010 Council
meeting.
CARRIED
IX NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION – COUNCILLORS
Councillor Gaertner requested that the back-up reports be provided at next
week’s Council meeting to report IES10-020 - Budget Increase for Town Hall
Diesel Generator.
X ADJOURNMENT
General Committee recommends:
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 11:01 p.m.
CARRIED
THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 10-11 WAS CONSIDERED
AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2010,
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM NO. 10 WHICH WAS DISCUSSED AND ADOPTED
AS AMENDED.
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PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR JOHN D. LEACH, TOWN CLERK