MINUTES - General Committee - 20170919
Town of Aurora
General Committee Meeting Report
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Attendance
Council Members Councillor Abel in the Chair; Councillors Gaertner (arrived 7:14
p.m.), Humfryes, Kim, Mrakas, Thom, Thompson, and Mayor Dawe
Members Absent Councillor Pirri
Other Attendees Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, Techa van
Leeuwen, Director of Corporate Services, Dan Elliott, Director of
Financial Services, Al Downey, Director of Parks, Recreation and
Cultural Services, Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and
Building Services, Stephanie Mackenzie-Smith, Manager of
Corporate Communications, Patricia De Sario, Town Solicitor,
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk, Linda Bottos, Council/Committee
Secretary, and Ishita Soneji, Council/Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
General Committee approved the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services,
with the following additions:
• Delegation (a) Anthony Biglieri, The Biglieri Group Ltd., representing 2523059
Ontario Inc.; Re: Item R2 – PBS17-068 – Proposals for Zoning By-law
Amendment Applications
• Delegation (b) Bruce Hall, The Planning Partnership, representing 2578461
Ontario Inc.; Re: Item R2 – PBS17-068 – Proposals for Zoning By-law
Amendment Applications
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• Delegation (c) Jennifer Bentley, Owner, Re: Item R1 – PRCS17-031 – Tree
Removal Permit Application – 81 Catherine Avenue
• Notice of Motion (a) Councillor Mrakas; Re: Aurora Christmas Market (Outdoor)
2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
3. Presentations
(a) Julie Stephenson, Youth Programmer, and Shelley Ware, Supervisor,
Special Events
Re: Aurora’s First Youth Innovation Fair on November 15, 2017
Ms. Stephenson and Ms. Ware presented an overview of Aurora’s Youth
Innovation Fair, a new event in celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday and in
support of positive youth development and the future of the community, to be
held on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Aurora
Family Leisure Complex.
General Committee received the presentation for information.
4. Delegations
(a) Anthony Biglieri, The Biglieri Group Ltd., representing 2523059 Ontario Inc.
Re: Item R2 – PBS17-068 – Proposals for Zoning By-law Amendment
Applications
Mr. Biglieri presented a brief overview of the proposed application and
highlighted the revisions to the submission as outlined in his letter of September
15, 2017, to Council. He requested that Council allow for a Zoning By-law
amendment application to be received for the subject lands located at 132-198
Old Bloomington Road.
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General Committee received and referred the comments of the delegation to
Item R2.
(b) Bruce Hall, The Planning Partnership, representing 2578461 Ontario Inc.
Re: Item R2 – PBS17-068 – Proposals for Zoning By-law Amendment
Applications
Mr. Hall presented a brief overview of the proposed application including
background information, and requested that Council receive the Zoning By-law
amendment application for the subject lands at 15356 Yonge Street for a
proposed in-fill residential use.
General Committee received and referred the comments of the delegation to
Item R2.
(c) Jennifer Bentley, Owner
Re: Item R1 – PRCS17-031 – Tree Removal Permit Application – 81
Catherine Avenue
Ms. Bentley advised that she had received a stop work order from the Town
respecting the construction of her backyard pool, which cites a violation of the
Tree By-law. She provided background information regarding the subject
trees and pool permit, and requested that the stop work order be lifted in order
to implement their action plan immediately to preserve and protect the trees in
question, and to complete the construction of the pool, for which they have a
permit that has been reviewed for compliance.
General Committee received and referred the comments of the delegation to
Item R1.
5. Consent Agenda
General Committee recommends:
That the following Consent Agenda items, C1 to C2 inclusive, be approved:
C1. IES17-035 – Award of Tender 2017-100-IES, New Service Connections
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1. That Report No. IES17-035 be received; and
2. That Tender No. 2017-100-IES – The Construction of New Sewer and
Watermain Service Connections for one (1) year commencing on
January 1, 2018, with an option to renew by the Town, in its sole
discretion, for an additional two (2) one (1) year periods, in the Town of
Aurora, be awarded to V. M. DiMonte Construction Limited at the unit
prices tendered; and
3. That the Director of Infrastructure and Environmental Services be
authorized to renew Tender 2017-100-IES for an additional two, one-year
periods pending an annual analysis and satisfactory performance review
by the Director; and
4. That the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary
Agreement, including any and all documents and ancillary agreements
required to give effect to same.
C2. Governance Review Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Minutes of June 6,
2017
1. That the Governance Review Ad Hoc Committee meeting minutes of
June 6, 2017, be received for information.
Carried
6. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
R1. PRCS17-031 – Tree Removal Permit Application – 81 Catherine Avenue
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PRCS17-031 be received for information.
Carried
R2. PBS17-068 – Proposals for Zoning By-law Amendment Applications
General Committee consented to vote on each clause and proposal separately.
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General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PBS17-068 be received.
Carried
General Committee recommends:
2. That the Zoning By-law Amendment Proposal for (a) 132-198 Old
Bloomington Road (The Biglieri Group Ltd.) be received as a Zoning By-
law Amendment Application.
Carried
General Committee recommends:
3. That the Zoning By-law Amendment Proposal for (b) 15356 Yonge Street
(2578461 Ontario Inc.) be received as a Zoning By-law Amendment
Application.
Carried
General Committee recommends:
4. That the Zoning By-law Amendment Proposal for (c) Shimvest, Prato and
Preserve, Aurora 2B be received as a Zoning By-law Amendment
Application.
Carried
R3. PBS17-069 – Mural Sign Request for DNA Bar & Lounge – 15480 Yonge
Street
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PBS17-069 be received; and
2. That the request for a mural sign for the property located at 15480 Yonge
Street be denied.
Carried
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R4. PBS17-071 – Applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-
law Amendment, York Region Christian Seniors’ Home
Inc., 440, 460, 480 and 500 William Graham Drive, Plan
65M-4442, Block 4 and Block 5, File Number: OPA-2017-
04, ZBA-2016-12
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PBS17-071 be received; and
2. That Application to Amend the Official Plan, File Number OPA-2017-04
(York Region Christian Seniors’ Home Inc.), to permit a maximum
building height of seven (7) storeys be approved; and
3. That Application to Amend the Zoning By-law File Number ZBA-2016-12
(York Region Christian Seniors’ Home Inc.), to amend the 'RA2(423)’ and
‘(H)RA2(424)’ exception zones to include assisted living units and
accessory uses as permitted uses, and to allow a maximum building
height of seven (7) storeys be approved; and
4. That the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment be
presented at a future Council Meeting; and
5. That a Temporary Use By-law for temporary relief of providing 80% of
parking spaces underground be presented at a future Council Meeting.
Carried
R5. CAO17-005 – Donation of Naming Rights, Southlake Regional Health
Centre Foundation Gala
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. CAO17-005 be received; and
2. That the naming of the Trailhead Parkette in the subdivision located at
St. John’s Sideroad and Thomas Phillip Drive, to be auctioned in support
of the Regional Cancer Care Program, be approved.
Carried
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7. Notices of Motion
(a) Councillor Mrakas
Re: Aurora Christmas Market (Outdoor)
Whereas special events align with Objective 3: Celebrating and promoting our
culture and Objective 5: Strengthening the fabric of our community, of the
Town’s Strategic Plan; and
Whereas the revitalization of the downtown core is a key priority for our
businesses and residents;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff develop a new special
event—a one night, outdoor Aurora Christmas Market—to be held prior to
Christmas 2017 in Library Square; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That staff report back to Council with dates and
costs associated with holding a 2017 Aurora Christmas Market for
Council’s approval; and
3. Be It Further Resolved That staff include costs associated with holding a
2018 Aurora Christmas Market as a budget option in the 2018 Draft
Operating Budget for consideration by Budget Committee.
8. New Business
Councillor Thom extended congratulations to Councillor Paul Pirri on his wedding
held on Saturday, September 16, 2017.
Councillor Thompson referred to Delegation (c) and Item R1 and inquired about
the pool stop work order in relation to the tree removal permit application, and staff
provided clarification.
Councillor Mrakas referred to the Open Forum speaker and inquired about the
neighbour’s fence installation in relation to any by-laws, heritage policies, and gas
line access. Staff provided a response and agreed to investigate and provide
further information. Councillor Thompson requested that staff consider how to
prevent similar situations in future.
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Councillor Gaertner extended birthday wishes to Brock Weir of The Auroran.
Councillor Mrakas expressed safety concerns regarding the trucks parked on each
side of Bathurst Street in the afternoon, in relation to the Highland Gate
development, and staff agreed to investigate the matter further.
Councillor Humfryes inquired about a possible traffic light installation at the Central
York Fire Services station on Wellington Street East, which would alleviate safety
concerns, and staff agreed to investigate and provide an update.
Councillor Humfryes advised that Central York Fire Services captain Jeffrey Lee
was injured on his bicycle during an off-duty weekend crash, and she extended
best wishes for Mr. Lee’s recovery.
9. Closed Session
None
10. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:13 p.m.
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John Abel, Councillor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
The report of the General Committee meeting of September 19, 2017, is subject to final
approval and endorsement of the recommendations by Council on September 26, 2017.