MINUTES - Special Council - 19990624
TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL COUNCIL - PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING
NO. 20-99
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Thursday, June 24, 1999
7:30 p.m.
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith,
Hartwell, Healy, Hogg (7:50 p.m.), Morris, and West.
Councillor McKenzie was absent due to medical
reasons. Councillor Hinder was absent due to a
business commitment.
STAFF MEMBERS Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services, Director of Planning, Planner, Director of
Building Administration, Director of Public Works,
Treasurer, and Administrative Assistant.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#443. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein, with the
addition of correspondence from Tony Morsillo re: permission for a street
party on Primeau Drive.
CARRIED
PUBLIC MEETING - PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Mayor Jones advised that this meeting had been called as a Public Meeting with
respect to proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for The Montessori School, 669
Wellington Street East, Part Lot 80, Concession 1, EYS, application number D14-09-99
and proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for the Aurora Montessori School, 330
Industrial Parkway North, Part Lot 85, Concession 1, EYS, application number D14-10-
99.
The Public Meeting procedures and the opportunities available for persons to ask
questions related to the item tabled for consideration were explained. Mayor Jones
M I N U T E S
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advised that any person who wished further notice of the passage of the proposed By-
law under consideration could sign the information forms available. In addition, Mayor
Jones advised that any concerns with the proposal must be expressed during the public
meeting or in writing prior to the adoption by Council of any amendment in order to
protect the right to appeal to either the Region of York or the Ontario Municipal Board.
Names and addresses of speakers are required as a part of the record of the
proceedings.
The Town Clerk confirmed that the required Notice of Meeting for the applications was
given and that the necessary signs were posted on the property in accordance with the
rules of procedure under the Planning Act.
PL99-054-070 - Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Priestly,
Victor (The Montessori School) 669 Wellington Street East
Part of Lot 80,Concession I EYS D14-09-99
Mr. Bruce Hoppe, Planner, provided an overview of the subject proposal including the
location and applicable Official Plan and Zoning By-law designations. The Planner
advised that the applicants propose to amend the provisions of the “Institutional (1-5)
Exception Zone” and the “Holding (H) Zone” applying to the property to extend the
temporary use for a further period not to exceed three years. The purpose of the
amendment is to allow the continued use of the property as a private school. Mr.
Hoppe also provided a brief history of the use of the subject lands, indicating that the
property was the former site of the recently relocated Aurora Montessori School for a
number of years. The current tenant, The Montessori School, offers a similar service
and there were no significant changes in the use except that the required starting age of
the children was reduced from 3.8 to 2.5 years of age. In order to accommodate the
change, the Planner stated that the applicant was pursuing a Day Nursery Licence
through the Ministry of Community and Social Services. In conclusion, the Planner
indicated that staff had no objection to the proposal.
Applicant’s Comments
Ms. Debbie Lawlor, principal of The Montessori School requested approval of the
extension of use and that three readings of the By-law be given at the July 21, 1999
Council meeting in order to adhere to the timing requirements for the upcoming new
school year.
Public Comments
No members of the public were present to address the application.
The public portion of the meeting closed at 7:38 p.m. and Council’s deliberations began.
#444. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT an implementing bill be drafted further extending the temporary use
of the subject lands for the existing private school for a period of three
years, with appropriate provisions to recognize the requested age range of
students to be accommodated.
CARRIED
PL99-061-071 - Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and
Site Plan Amendment 1148059 Ontario Inc. (Aurora
Montessori School) 330 Industrial Parkway North Part of
Lot 85, Concession 1 EYS D14-10-99 and D11-23-97
Mr. Bruce Hoppe, Planner, provided an overview of the subject proposal including the
location and applicable Official Plan and Zoning By-law designations. The Planner
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advised that the applicants propose amend the provisions of the “Environmental
Protection (EP) Zone” and the “General Industrial Specific (M5-2) Exception Zone”
applying to the property to add accessory structures, a parking lot and a playing field as
permitted uses to be utilized in conjunction with the private school currently in operation.
Mr. Hoppe informed Council that the subject lands are comprised of three separate
landholdings and proceeded to review the uses and structures both proposed and
existing on each parcel. These uses and structures include an existing overflow parking
lot and soccer pitch on the north parcel and an existing shed and proposed additional
sheds, greenhouse buildings and a teepee structure on the south parcel, all of which
are in contravention of the restrictive covenant on title to the property and are not
recognized in the current zoning or site plan agreement. In conclusion, the Planner
explained that an amendment to the zoning would not only recognize the uses but
provide the opportunity to eliminate a variety of several permitted industrial uses which
may not be compatible. Several identified technical issues would be addressed through
a site plan amendment and the approval of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority is required.
Applicant’s Comments
Sharon Kashani, owner of the subject lands and principle of the school gave an
overview of the concept of the theme of the children’s village. Ms. Kashani stated that
the purpose of the village was to enable the students to study the environment and
reviewed the purpose of each structure. It was indicated that the size of the existing
shed was necessary for their storage requirements and that the animals housed in the
animal shed would be located there on a temporary basis for certain periods of time.
Public Comments
No members of the public were present to address the application.
The public portion of the meeting closed at 7:52 p.m. and Council’s deliberations began.
#445. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT staff be directed to prepare an implementing bill to recognize the
proposed amendments, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
execute a Site Plan Amendment Agreement reflecting the changes
outlined in report no. PL99-061, all of which is subject to approval from the
LSRCA;
THAT staff be directed to work with the applicant to amend the restrictive
covenant on title to the property such that the maximum size of the
structures permitted are limited to 20 square metres and that there be a
maximum of 3 such structures permitted at any given time.
CARRIED
OTHER MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
(Items referred from the June 23, 1999 Council Meeting)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PL99-062-090 - Proposed Site Plan Amendment Agreement
Torresdale Construction Limited (Tridel Corporation)
Part of Lot 28, Plan 246, 101 McDonald Drive D11-07-97
#446. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hogg
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THAT, subject to resolution of any issues that may be presented by
members of the public at the Public Information Session scheduled for
June 21, 1999, Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a site
plan amendment agreement with Torresdale Construction Limited and the
Town of Aurora respecting lands located at 101 McDonald Drive.
THAT the applicant be required to advise potential purchasers of the
estimated price for the conversion of heating to natural gas.
THAT the tenants be given first right of refusal, pursuant to the terms of
the Conversion Agreement.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
Report No. LACAC99-04, June 7, 1999 LACAC Meeting; and
Correspondence from David Falconer, Chair of LACAC re:
Designation of 16/18 Church Street
#447. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the Committee Record of the LACAC meeting held on June 7,
1999, be received as information;
THAT the Chair contact and or meet with the Heritage Planner for the City
of London with a view to obtaining copies of all relevant information on the
redevelopment of the Downtown Core; and further, when this information
is obtained, such information be provided to the Chief Administrative
Officer and the Planning Department and the Chair meet with these two
officers to see what can be implemented in the Town of Aurora; and
further, that the Chair report back to the LACAC on this;
THAT LACAC request the Building Department inspect the former
Scanlon Bakery site to ensure that the current redevelopment of the site
conforms to the site plan and any related agreements; and that the
Recording Secretary notify the LACAC members when this issue will be
on the Committee of Adjustment agenda;
THAT the Town’s MIS staff be requested to offer their expertise to the
Historical Society to help in the purchase of computer equipment to
ensure it is compatible with the Town’s system;
CARRIED
THAT a letter be sent to the Mayor and Council reiterating the reasons for
designation and the importance of 16/18 Church Street being retained on
its existing site and LACAC’s desire that the building be included in the
overall design development; and further that a member of LACAC be
included in the design process for the Library;
REFERRAL: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#448. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the request by LACAC to participate in the design process not be
accepted and that the issue of the retention of 16/18 Church Street be
referred to the Library project manager and the CAO for review and
comment at the July 21, 1999 Council meeting.
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CARRIED
THAT Fayle Associates, Heritage Consultants, be engaged to undertake
research and physical documentation of 16/18 Church Street, with such
information cumulating in the preparation of a detailed Heritage Report
containing information such as floor plans, construction style, significant
features, etc.; and that a sum not to exceed $4,000 be allocated from The
LACAC budget for this purpose.
DEFERRAL: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#449. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT consideration to the request to expend funds for a detailed Heritage
Report on 16/18 Church Street be deferred and that the Committee be
requested to supply additional information justifying the expense to be
presented at the July 21, 1999 Council meeting.
CARRIED
THAT J. McIntyre, the Chair, and any other interested LACAC members
undertake a study of the Historic Core to determine the boundaries of the
area referred to in the memorandum from the Chief Administrative Officer
and that once complete this information be forwarded to the LACAC and
the CAO.
CARRIED
THAT as the Yonge/Wellington intersection is an integral part of the
downtown core as outlined in the Town of Aurora’s Strategic Plan and in
the Community Core’s Vision Statement, Council reconsider its decision to
add another turning lane, that Town Public Works staff notify York Region
of LACAC’s concerns and that LACAC be notified when and if a public
meeting is held in this regard.
DEFEATED
STAFF REPORTS
CO99-028-082 - Revisions to Administration Procedure No. 7
Salary and Classification Schedules
Full time Non Union Staff and Other Than Continuous Fulltime Staff
#450. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT Council approve the revisions to the Salary and Classification
Schedules prescribed by Administration Procedure No. 7 necessary to
provide a 2% salary adjustment to fulltime non union staff effective the 1st
day of July 1999 and the first day of January 2000;
THAT Council approve the revisions to the Salary and Classification
Schedules prescribed by Administration Procedure No. 7 necessary to
provide a 3% salary adjustment to other than continuous fulltime staff
effective the 1st day of January 2000; and
THAT staff be authorized to update, circulate and implement the revisions
to the Schedules appended to Administration Procedure Number 7 in
accordance with Council’s approvals provided herein.
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CARRIED
At this point Mayor Jones, having previously declared an interest in Report PL99-058-
085 at the June 23, 1999 Council Meeting, relinquished the Chair to Deputy Mayor
West.
PL99-058-085 - Appointment of Selection Committee Council Members
Proposed Master Servicing Plan and Secondary Plan
Yonge Street South Urban Expansion Area, D09-03-99
#451. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT Councillors Hartwell, Griffith and McKenzie be appointed to sit on
the Selection Committee for the Yonge Street South Urban Expansion
Area Master Servicing Plan and Secondary Plan Studies; and
THAT staff report back to Council at the July 21, 1999 Council meeting
with the consultant selection so that the study process may be
immediately afterwards.
CARRIED
Mayor Jones did not take part in the vote called for in this regard and upon conclusion
of this matter resumed the Chair.
PW99-044-087 - Tender Award – Reconstruction of Yonge Street
Irwin Avenue to North Town Limit, Tender No. PW-1999-04
#452. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT, Tender PW-1999-04, Reconstruction of Yonge Street, Irwin
Avenue to the north Town limit be awarded to Dagmar Construction Inc.,
at the tender price of $1,293,999.22, incorporating the appropriate
provisions in the engineering design to accommodate a clearly identified
wider sidewalk, on the east side where possible, for a bicycle path.
THAT an Engineering and Inspection allowance of $64,699.96 be
approved for this project;
THAT an utility relocation allowance of $45,000.00 be approved for this
project; and
THAT the project costs for roadworks, watermains, and storm sewers be
charged to the respective accounts as provided for in the 1999 Budget.
CARRIED
PL99-053-089 - 2B Secondary Plan
Completion-Final Public Meeting
#453. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Consulting team for the 2b Secondary Plan be instructed to
proceed with finalizing the document with the following alterations:
• The northerly Secondary Plan boundary adjacent to highway # 404 be
extended to the lot line between lots 22 and 23 with a business park
designation to reflect the fact the Bayview Wellington North lands are
being converted to residential thereby creating a demand, based on
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the Growth Management Study projections, for an additional
approximately 90 acres of land as shown on Figure 3.
• The Community Park designation be amended to include lands on the
east side of the valley in lot 24 as shown on figures 4 and 5 to provide
for the active play needs of the immediate neighbourhood.
• The road pattern be reconfigured to address concerns expressed with
the environmental impacts of the current east west crossing and to
disperse traffic throughout the area more effectively in the long term
when the 2c lands come under development as shown on Figure 6.
• A policy be added with respect to the Secondary School location that is
currently shown on the “Spring” lands to indicate that the location is
conceptual and may be relocated when the 2c lands are considered for
development in consultation with the school board(s).
• The land use plan and appropriate polices as may be needed to
implement the proposal made by Magna for their holdings in the
Wellington Street Corridor as shown on Figure 7 be accepted in
principle and referred to the consulting Team to incorporate and refine
as required in consultation with Magna and their consultant.
• The request on behalf of First Professional that policies be provided to
allow for “Regional-serving Retail Commercial uses” be permitted
subject to criteria rather than by Official Plan Amendment not be
agreed to.
• That the possibility of incorporating phasing policies within the
Secondary Plan to provide for control to the rate of growth be
investigated.
THAT the revised draft document be presented to Council at the meeting
scheduled for August 25 or 26 as determined by the C.A.O.
THAT the outcome of ongoing discussions on the implications of the
Financial Impact Analysis be reported on at the above noted meeting or in
concert with the response to outstanding issues related to the
Development Charge By-law.
THAT a public meeting to consider the Secondary Plan as redrafted be
scheduled for September 23, 1999.
THAT further discussions take place among the Town, Region and
landowners respecting the servicing capacity available and most
appropriate means of continuing to apportion it beyond the 1000 units
already allocated to landowners who are party to the Regional
Development Charge Credit Agreement and a further report to Council
respecting the outcome prepared.
THAT all parties who have provided input into the Secondary Plan process
be advised of the foregoing.
CARRIED
THAT the Wildlife Park concept be endorsed in a reduced extent that
follows the top of bank of the tributary to the Holland River, including the
existing ponds. The final boundaries of the wildlife park be completed in
consultation with the landowners and David Tomlinson.
DEFEATED
#454. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
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THAT the Wildlife Park concept be endorsed in a reduced extent and that
the CAO’s office be directed to continue to consult with the land owners
and interested parties in this regard.
CARRIED
CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Jeanne A. Taylor re: Proposed Cat By-law
#455. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to staff.
CARRIED
PL99-060-077 - Site Plan Application (The York Region District School Board)
Unnamed Elementary School - Block 94, Registered Plan 65M-3012
415 Stone Road, D11-04-99
#456. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT Report PL99-060-077 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 amendment
agreement between The York Region District School Board and the Town
of Aurora respecting the construction of a new public elementary school at
415 Stone Road.
CARRIED
PW99-042-078 - Proposed Sidewalk and Illumination
on Yonge Street Inclusion of Works in Region Contract
#457. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council approve the provision of sidewalks and illumination within
the Region of York’s tendering process on behalf of the Town of Aurora;
THAT funds be allocated for the cost of the works in an amount to be
determined through this tendering process and as provided in the current
1999 capital ; and
THAT the cost incurred by the Region for the design and administration of
the sidewalk works and the administration of the illumination works be
deemed included as part of this undertaking.
CARRIED
PW99 -043-079 - Tender Award – Tender No. PW-1999-12
Trenchless Infrastructure Rehabilitation
#458. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Tender No. PW-1999-12, Trenchless Infrastructure Rehabilitation
be awarded to Liqui-Force Services (Ontario) Inc., at their tendered unit
costs, totaling $92,311.58
CARRIED
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CONSIDERATION OF OTHER BUSINESS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN
GIVEN AT A PREVIOUS MEETING
Councillor West Motion - Financial Implications of Growth
#459. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
WHEREAS the Town of Aurora has over the past many years shown fiscal
prudence and to that end has no debt;
AND WHEREAS the Town of Aurora has grown in size, mainly because of
its location and also because of the overall good planning of the
community;
AND WHEREAS this planning has given priority to leisure time and way of
life;
AND WHEREAS all this has been accomplished with the principal that all
residential development pay for any required infrastructure such as
woodlots, parks for family use and land for active participation, walkways,
and other leisure activities such as libraries, etc.;
AND WHEREAS all these and other town services such as fire, works,
etc. have all been provided at a reasonable cost to its citizen taxpayers;
AND WHEREAS the Town has undertaken a long term fiscal impact
analysis of projected population growth;
AND WHEREAS this document has shown that because of changes in
Provincial legislation existing Town residents are now responsible to pay
for a portion of the cost of new growth;
AND WHEREAS the cost estimated increase in taxes to citizens of Aurora
are expected to be 13% above present level, and that $23 million to $34
million may be necessary over the long term;
AND WHEREAS this is an unacceptable obligation to place on the citizens
of the Town of Aurora and to the elected Council that represent them;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT all future residential development
be put on hold until such time as there is a resolution to the financial cost
to our citizens;
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of the
Province of Ontario and the Finance Minister and the Minister of Municipal
Affairs;
AND THAT the resolution be also forwarded to the UDI and all Regional
and County governments in Ontario, including the local municipalities in
the GTA;
AND THAT this resolution be circulated immediately to the above
mentioned governments and to all local newspapers and other media.
AND THAT this matter be referred to Staff for discussion with interested
parties and be brought to the August Council Meeting on the 25th with
comments to any alternative solutions;
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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TR99-020-091 - Development Charges Public Meeting Issues
#460. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the Treasurer’s Report TR99-20-091 be received as information;
THAT Council determine that a second Public Meeting is not required;
THAT staff be directed to explore other options to resolve the issues
raised, and report back to Council on July 21, 1999; and
THAT a Development Charge By-law not be considered for 1st and 2nd
reading until the July 21, 1999 Council Meeting.
CARRIED
Memorandum from Fire Chief re: Merging of Fire and
Emergency Services
#461. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor West
THAT Council reconfirm its original decision of May 26, 1997 endorsing in
principle the merging of fire and emergency services; and
THAT the resolution be forwarded to the Region of York and area
municipalities within the Region.
CARRIED
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Hogg - Inquired into the lack of a request for the waiving of the
parking restrictions in the vicinity of Merlin’s Hollow and the
provision of an advisory to the public respecting the process
available for the review of tickets issued through the first
attendance facility.
Councillor West - Questioned whether written confirmation could be obtained
from the Region indicating that an Environmental
Assessment is not required in relation to the proposed
connection to Lake Ontario water.
Councillor Hogg - Inquired into the selection process of the charities to benefit
from the Mayor’s Golf Tournament.
Councillor Healy - Requested staff to determine the Town’s position under the
Environmental Bill of Rights respecting the provision of
information on the requirement for environmental
assessments.
Requested staff to contact the appropriate provincial parties
to request the removal of election signs.
Requested that a letter of commendation be forwarded to the
Town of Newmarket and the Region of York congratulating
them on the recent aesthetic improvements to Yonge Street.
NEW BUSINESS
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Tony Morsillo, Resident re: Request Permission for Street
Party, July 10, 1999 on Primeau Drive
#462. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT permission be granted to the residents of Aurora Grove to close off
Primeau Drive from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. for a street party on July 10,
1999 (rain date: July 17th);
THAT the residents notify the Aurora Public Works Department regarding
the provision of barricades to close off the street if necessary; and
THAT the residents notify the Aurora Fire Department, York Region
Police, York County Hospital Ambulance Services, and all residents on the
said street of this event.
CARRIED
IN CAMERA
Legal Matter
#463. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT this Council proceed In Camera to address a legal matter.
ADJOURNMENT
#464. Moved by Councillor Hartwell
That the meeting be adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, MUNICIPAL CLERK