AGENDA - Council - 20070612REVISED
AURORA
COUNCIL
AGENDA
N0. 01-15
1UESDAY, JONE12, 2001
COUNCIL CNIIMBERS
AUROBIITOWN MILL
PUBLIC RELEASE
08/061 /07
AUj?,,oitA
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
NO. 07-15
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
11 APPROVAL OFAGENDA
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department be
approved.
11/ OPEN FORUM
IV APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Council Minutes of May 22, 2007, Meeting 07-13; and pg. 1
Special Council - Public Planning Minutes of May 23, 2007, pg. 10
Meeting 07-14.
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Council minutes from meeting 07-13 and Special Council -
Public Planning minutes from meeting 07-14 be approved.
V PRESENTATIONS
VI PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
VII DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Council Meeting No. 07-15 Page 2 of 4
Tuesday, June 12,2007
Vlll ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
IX DELEGATIONS
Ms Mary -Frances Turner, Vice President -York Region Rapid Transit pg. D-1
Re: York Region Rapid Transit Plan
Ms Gayle Wood, CAO - Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority pg. D-14
Re: Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority Programs and Services
X CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
X1 REGIONAL REPORT
Xll NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION -COUNCILLORS
XIII READING OF BY-LAWS
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1 st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4924-07.D BEING A BY-LAW to assume aboveground pg. B-1
and belowground municipal services; to
assume certain lands; and to establish
highways (Bayview Meadows — Phase 1)
4926-07F BEING A BY-LAW to provide for the annual pg. B-2
remuneration to be paid to the Mayor and
Members of Council.
4927-07.0 BEING A BY-LAW to confirm actions by pg. B-3
Council resulting from the meeting of
June 12, 2007.
XIV CLOSED SESSION
Labour Relations Matters
THAT Council convene into a Closed Session to consider labour relations
matters.
XV ADJOURNMENT
Council Meeting No. 07-15
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Page 3 of 4
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Special General Committee - Audit Committee Meeting Minutes pg. 16
No. 07-25 Tuesday, May 22, 2007
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the minutes of the Special General Committee - Audit Committee Meeting
07-25 be received and the recommendations contained therein be adopted.
2. General Committee Meeting Minutes No. 07-26 pg. 18
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the minutes of the General Committee Meeting 07-26 be received and the
recommendations contained therein be adopted.
3. Motion Resulting from Closed Session of Council on May 22, 2007 pg. 31
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Town owned Leslie Street lands be declared surplus and staff
initiate the process to sell the lands through the appropriate real estate
Multiple Listing Service, and that an RFP be issued for a real estate broker
to handle the sale of the lands.
4. ADM07-006 —15059 Leslie Street, Draft Plan of Subdivision, pg. 32
Part of Lot 19, Concession 3, Geographic Township
of Whitchurch
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to sell 15059 Leslie
Street save and except lots 1, 2, 3, 9 and 12; and
THAT a Request for Proposal be issued to retain a Real Estate Broker to
handle the marketing and sale of the land utilizing Multiple Listing Service
(M.L.S.)
Council Meeting No. 07-15 Page 4 of 4
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
5. Memorandum from the Economic Development Officer pg. 110
Re: Gateway Signage
(Deferred from June 4, 2007 General Committee)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council provide direction.
6. Memorandum from the Chief Administrative Officer pg. 116
Re: 2007 Communications Plan
(Deferred from May 15, 2007 General Committee)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the 2007 Communications Plan be approved.
7. LS07-021 — Asphalt Parking Lot - Factory Theatre pg. 134
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council approve proceeding with the award of Tender to Lincoln
Paving & Contracting Ltd. for the asphalt re -surfacing of the Factory
Theatre based on Tender results of LS2006-64.
8. Correspondence from the Town of Newmarket pg. 141
Re: Community Services Report - PWES 2007 - 35
Fluorescent Yellow Green School Signs
Town -wide Installation
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Correspondence from the Town of Newmarket Fluorescent
Yellow Green School Signs Town -wide Installation, be received and
endorsed.
COUNCIL - JUNE 12, 2007
AURORA
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 07-13
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
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COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Morris in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Collins-
Mrakas, Gaertner, Granger, MacEachern, Marsh,
McRoberts and Wilson.
MEMBERS ABSENT None
Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Building, Director of
Leisure Services, Director of Planning, Acting Director
of Public Works, Director of Financial Services/
Treasurer, Assistant Solicitor and Council/Committee
Secretary.
Mayor Morris called the meeting to order at 7:50 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor McRoberts declared a pecuniary interest in the Council minutes of
May 8, 2007 and Items 1(delegations), 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 as well as any
related additions or delegations - pertaining to Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary
School, by virtue of the York Region District School Board being his employer.
Councillor McRoberts did not take part in or vote on any questions in this regard
or attempt in any way to influence the voting on such questions.
Councillor Marsh declared a pecuniary interest in the Council minutes of May 8,
2007 and items 1(17) and 2(8) by virtue of her spouse's employer being the
applicant, and did not take part in or vote on any questions in this regard or
attempt in any way to influence the voting on such questions.
11 APPROVAL OFAGENDA
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department,
with the following additional items, be approved:
➢ (13) York Region District School Board
Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School - Feasibility Study
`r Delegation Request from Ms Susan Walmer
Re: Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School - WITHDRAWN
➢ (14) Correspondence from Ms Susan Walmer to withdraw her -
Delegation Request from the agenda and provide written
comments.
CARRIED
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Council Meeting No. 07-13 Page 2 of 9
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
III OPEN FORUM
None
IV ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting Minutes of May 8, 2007, Meeting 07-12 Meeting Number 07-01
Councillor Marsh, having previously declared an interest in the minutes of Council
Meeting 07-12, May 8, 2007 - Minutes of April 24 -Item 8, did not take part in the vote
called for in regard to the adoption of this item.
Councillor McRoberts, having previously declared an interest in several matters in the
minutes of Council Meeting 07-12, May 8, 2007 pertaining to Dr. G. W. Williams
Secondary School, did not take part in the vote called for in regard to the adoption of
those items.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2007, Meeting 07.11
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the Council minutes from meeting 07-11 be approved.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Collins-Mrakas
THAT the balance of the Council minutes from meeting 07-12 be
approved.
CARRIED
V PRESENTATIONS
Presentation from the TOAST (Town Of Aurora Staff Together) Committee
to Ms Catherine Gill of Reality Check Studio
Ms Angie Roylance, of the TOAST (Town Of Aurora Staff Together) Committee,
advised Council that the committee was recently made aware of an employee at
the Town of Aurora, who's family has been dealt a great many burdens over the
past few years. Ms Roylance advised that Mr. Massedeh's five year old daughter
was diagnosed with a brain tumour in December of 2004, and that requires
ongoing rehabilitation therapy and weekly chemotherapy treatments, which will
exceed a year. Ms Roylance advised that their youngest son suffers from a
complex congenital heart defect and has undergone numerous open heart
surgeries and is currently being assessed for a heart transplant. Ms Roylance
advised that the TOAST Committee gave a financial contribution to the family to
assist with the many cost burdens associated with medical treatments, and also
attained the services of Ms Catherine Gill who designs and paints murals with
Reality Check Studio, to paint a mural in the bedrooms of each of the afflicted
children. Ms Roylance explained that Ms Gill welcomed this challenge without
hesitation and she expanded this gift to include a third mural for the eldest son
and she only accepted reimbursement for the cost of her supplies.
Ms Roylance, along with Mr. Massadeh and his three children presented Ms Gill
with a framed print of the three paintings, a bouquet of flowers and a certificate
for a day at the Aqua Spa in Aurora, to express their gratitude and appreciation
for this beautiful and heart warming gift.
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Council Meeting No. 07-13 Page 3 of 9
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
VI PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Gaertner extended her congratulations to Lauren Winders and her
team for launching a very successful breast cancer awareness fundraiser.
Mayor Morris advised that the Aurora Tigers were welcomed back from their
national victory with a big celebration last week at the Town Hall. Mayor Morris
advised that the celebration was a great success and she particularly thanked
Dorothy Wardle for presenting a large statue of a tiger to the team.
Mayor Morris advised that a Public Open House is scheduled at the Aurora
Heritage Centre on Thursday May 31, 2007 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Mayor Morris advised that the Aurora Chamber of Commerce is holding the
annual World's Longest Street Sale on Sunday, June 3, 2007 from 11:00 a.m. to
5:00 P.M.
Mayor Morris advised that there will also be a street dance taking place on
Yonge Street between Murray Drive and Henderson Drive, on Saturday, June 2,
2007. She advised that the dance is organized by the Optimist Club of Aurora
and that tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
Mayor Morris advised that the July 1" Canada Day Parade has been cancelled
this year as a result of inability to form a committee of volunteers to plan and
organize the parade.
Councillor Buck suggested that it's not too early to think about next year and she
encouraged interested parties to consider planning to participate in the 2008 July
1st parade.
Mayor Morris extended her congratulations to Mr. Cliff Davies, who was
honoured with the "Senior of the Year Award" for 2007, from the Ministry of
Citizenship and Immigration for Seniors.
Councillor Marsh advised that the Garage Sale for the Cure will be taking place
Saturday May 26, 2007. Councillor Marsh explained that this event involves
residential Garage Sales all over the Province, which will be identifiable by a pink
sign displayed on the lawn. Councillor Marsh also advised that participants will
be donating a portion of the proceeds toward breast cancer research, and she
encouraged everyone to get out and participate.
Councillor Buck requested clarification regarding comments made by the Region
of York Planning Staff regarding development on the Oak Ridges Moraine, The
Director of Planning advised that development is permitted within settlement
areas of the Oak Ridges Moraine.
Councillor Buck confirmed that a committee has been struck to review
applications and determine the next "Citizen of the Year"
Councillor Granger announced that the Town of Aurora and the Optimist Club of
Aurora will be holding a Bike and Board Rodeo this Saturday, May 26, 2007,
from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex.
Mayor Morris advised that the 131h Annual Senior's Art Group Show and Sale will
be held on Friday, May 25, 2007, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, May
26, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Seniors Centre.
Mayor Morris advised that the Town of Aurora is hosting a Home Renovation
Forum on Thursday, May 24, 2007 from 7:00 p.m, to 9:00 p.m, for home owners,
local contractors and hobbyists.
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Council Meeting No. 07-13
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Page 4 of 9
Mayor Morris advised that Mr. Jack DeGraaf, former Citizen of the Year and
Legionnaire, passed away this week at age 75. Mayor Morris extended her
condolences to the DeGraaf family and friends and advised that Jack will be
missed.
Mayor Morris advised that on Saturday, June 2, 2007 the Aurora Air Cadets will
be painting yellow fish all through the town to signify the environmental impact of
introducing contaminants into storm water sewers, through simple activities such
as washing a car or emptying a bucket on the street. Mayor Morris advised that
yellow fish will be appearing all over town, on storm sewer grates, help to raise
awareness of this issue.
Vll DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1(12), 1(8), 2-A, 2-13, 8, 9 and 12 were identified for discussion.
Vlll ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Granger
THAT the following recommendations respecting the matters listed as
"Items not Requiring Separate Discussion" be adopted as submitted to
Council and staff be authorized to take all necessary action required to
give effect to same:
3. Memorandum from the Director of Planning
Re: PL07-029 — Official Plan Amendment No 66
Industrial/Commercial Designation and Economic
Development File 11)09-03-06
THAT the Region of York be advised that the Council of the Town of
Aurora supports the modifications to Official Plan Amendment No. 66 as
proposed by the Region.
4. Memorandum from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer
Re: Special General Committee -Audit Committee Meeting
THAT a Special General Committee - Audit Committee Meeting be called
for Monday, June 18, 2007.
5. Memorandum from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer
Re: Assorted Documents
THAT the memorandum from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer
regarding the availability of assorted documents be received for
Information.
6. Correspondence from Mr. Jerome Dupont, Aurora Tigers Junior "A"
Hockey Team Coach and General Manager
Re: The Aurora Tigers' National Championship Victory Celebration
THAT the correspondence from Mr. Jerome Dupont be received for
information.
7. Correspondence from Mr. John D. Leach, City Clerk for the City of Vaughan
Re: New Hospital Services in Vaughan
THAT the correspondence from the City of Vaughan regarding new
hospital services in Vaughan be received for information.
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Council Meeting No. 07-13 Page 5 of 9
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
10. Memorandum from Councillor Buck
Re: Memorandum on School Board Meeting Hosted by the Town
THAT the correspondence be received for information
11. Correspondence from Mayor Morris
Re: Communications with the York Region District School Board
THAT the correspondence be received for information
CARRIED
IX DELEGATIONS
None
X CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1. General Committee Meeting Report No. 07-24 Tuesday, May 15, 2007
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM THE
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 07-24, TUESDAY MAY 15 2007
(12) LS07.003 — Consolidated Facility Concession and Vending Request
for Proposal
Moved by Councillor Collins-Mrakas Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT Council approve the attached Terms of Reference to be used for a
consolidated Request for Proposal for concession and vending services at
all Town of Aurora facilities; and
THAT Council approve a 2 month contract extension for both concession
and vending service contracts through to August 31, 2007 to provide
adequate time to tender services and award a new contract.
CARRIED
Councillor Marsh, having previously declared an interest in item 1(8), did not take part in
the vote called for in regard to the adoption of this item.
(8) PL07.056—Applications to Amend the Zoning By-law and
Draft Plan of Subdivision
Brookvalley Developments (Aurora)
14425 Bayview Avenue
Part of Lot 15, Concession 2, E.Y.S.
File D14-06-05 & D12-05-02A
Moved by Councillor Collins-Mrakas Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the matter be referred to staff to provide a report on the cost
structure associated with the entrance features, landscaping and
community mailbox areas on Town lands; and
THAT discussion on this matter continue with the applicant in order to
bring back further options for Council's consideration.
CARRIED
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Council Meeting No. 07.13
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Page 6 of 9
Councillor McRoberts, having previously declared an interest In item 1(delegations), did
not take part in the vote called for in regard to the adoption of this item.
Moved by Councillor Wilson Seconded by Councillor Collins-Mrakas
THAT the balance of the minutes of the General Committee Meeting No.
07-24 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted.
CARRIED
2. Part -A Motion from Councillor Buck regarding GTA Pooling
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Collins-Mrakas
WHEREAS the Provincial Government has made the decision to relieve
the taxpayers of York Region of the unjust burden of paying for Social
Services in the City of Toronto which are of no benefit to the taxpayers of
York Region; and
WHEREAS relief from this injustice is to be phased in over ten years,
starting this year; and
WHEREAS there is no indication the Region of York intends to cancel that
part of the levy for the taxpayers of the Region. Indeed the indication is the
Region intends to continue this onerous and unjust levy; and
WHEREAS the Municipalities of the Region are the tax collectors for the
Region; and
WHEREAS by their action the Region anticipates this municipality's
acquiescence in their decision;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora direct The Chief Financial Officer,
John Gutteridge to withhold that portion of the levy pertaining to Aurora's
share of this year's relief from the cost of Toronto's Social Services
budget.
On a recorded vote the resolution was DEFEATED
YEAS:1 NAYS:8
VOTING YEAS: Councillor Buck
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Collins-Mrakas, Gaertner, Granger, MacEachern,
Marsh, McRoberts, Wilson and Mayor Morris
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Collin-Mrakas
THAT the Region of York be informed that the Town of Aurora does not
agree to continue to impose this unfair burden on the taxpayers of Aurora
which the Province has finally seen fit to remove, albeit in dribs and drabs.
On a recorded vote the resolution was CARRIED
YEAS:8 NAYS:1
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Buck, Collins-Mrakas, Granger, MacEachern,
Marsh, McRoberts, Wilson and Mayor Morris
VOTING NAYS: Councillor Gaertner
COUNCIL - JUNE 12, 2007
Council Meeting No. 07-13
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
2. Part-B FS07-020 — Notice of Motion — GTA Pooling
(referred by General Committee on May 15, 2007)
Page 7 of 9
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Collins-Mrakas
THAT the Town of Aurora send a resolution to the Region of York,
strongly objecting to their method of handling the roll back of the GTA
pooling money and suggest that the funds be returned to the local
municipalities in the form of a grant, if they choose not to return it to the
local taxpayers; and
THAT the resolution be circulated to the municipalities within York Region
for consideration and endorsement.
On a recorded vote the resolution was CARRIED
YEAS:9 NAYS:O
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Buck, Collins-Mrakas, Gaertner, Granger,
MacEachern, Marsh, McRoberts, Wilson and Mayor Morris
VOTING NAYS: None
8. Article from the Auroran - Week of May 15, 2007 Entitled,"York Chairman
Responds to Newspaper Coverage" (Tabled by Mayor Morris)
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Marsh
THAT the article be received for information
CARRIED
Councillor McRoberts, having previously declared an interest in item 9, did not take part
in the vote called for in regard to the adoption of this item.
9. Memorandum from the Chief Administrative Officer
Re: Invitation to York Region District School Board
Moved by Councillor Granger Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the correspondence be received for information; and
THAT the Council Chambers be made available for a meeting of the
Coalition of Aurora Taxpayers, on Monday May 30, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
CARRIED
12, Correspondence from Mr. Bill Hogarth, Director of Education York Region
District School Board
Re: Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School
Moved by Councillor Granger Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the correspondence from the Director of the York Region District
School Board be received for information.
CARRIED
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Council Meeting No. 07-13
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Page 8 of 9
13. York Region District School Board, Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School -
Feasibility Study -ADDED ITEM
Moved by Councillor Granger Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the York Region District School Board, Dr. G.W. Williams
Secondary School - Feasibility Study be received for information.
CARRIED
14 Correspondence from Ms Susan Walmer to Withdraw her Delegation
Request from the Agenda and Provide Written Comments - ADDED ITEM
Moved by Councillor Granger Secondedby Councillor MacEachern
THAT the correspondence from the Ms Susan Walmer regarding the York
Region District School Board be received for information.
CARRIED
X/ REGIONAL REPORT
Mayor Morris advised that the Region of York will be holding a meeting on
Thursday, May 24, 2007 and that one of the primary subjects for discussion will
be solid waste incineration in York Region. Mayor Morris advised that this issue
is important and she encouraged members of Council and residents to attend
and be involved in this process, Mayor Morris also suggested that members of
the Environmental Advisory Committee would benefit from attending this meeting
and subsequent regional meetings which may pertain to this matter.
XII NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION —COUNCILLORS
Councillor Buck inquired about the status of a recent request from Council to ACI
to advise of the feasibility of televising the General Committee Meetings. The
Director of Corporate Services advised that a report on this matter will be tabled
at the next General Committee meeting.
Councillor Collins-Mrakas advised that the Graffiti Committee call for
membership applications has been re -advertised and she encouraged interested
parties to look into it.
Councillor Granger gave Notice of Motion regarding best interests of the Town
pertaining to Dr. G. W. Williams Secondary School.
Mayor Morris inquired about the feasibility of enacting an interim control by-law
relating to Dr. G. W. Williams Secondary School. The Director of Planning
advised that it would be possible under certain conditions and if a land -use study
is being conducted on the subject property.
Mayor Morris inquired about contact information for animal control services. The
Director of Corporate Services advised the Town of Aurora Works Department
and/or By-law Services is handing the collection of lifeless animals from public
property, and the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
(OSPCA), or a pest control company would be the businesses to call if removal
of living animals is required.
COUNCIL - JUNE 12, 2007
Council Meeting No. 07-13
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
XIII READING OF BY-LAWS
Page 9 of 9
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Marsh
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1 st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4911-07.F BEING A BY-LAW to set and levy the Rates of
Taxation for the year 2007.
4914-07.H BEING A BY-LAW to appoint a Building Inspector.
(Essam Ishak)
4915-07.0 BEING A BY-LAW to confirm actions by Council
resulting from the meeting of May 22, 2007.
CARRIED
XIV CLOSED SESSION
Property Matters
Moved by Councillor Collins-Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT Council resolve into a Closed Session to consider property matters.
CARRIED
XV ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
CARRIED
PHYLLIS M, MORRIS, MAYOR BOB PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK
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AURORA
TOWN OFAURORA
SPECIAL COUNCIL - PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING
MINUTES
NO. 07-14
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
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COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Morris in the Chair; Councillors McRoberts,
MacEachern, Gaertner, Granger, Marsh, Collins-
Mrakas, Buck, Wilson (arrived at 7:15 p.m.)
None
OTHER ATTENDEES Director of Planning, Manager of Development
Planning, Planner, Administrative Co-ordinator/
Deputy Clerk and Council/Committee Secretary
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Marsh declared an interest in item 2 by virtue of the applicant being
her spouse's employer, and did not take part in or vote on any questions in this
regard or attempt in any way to influence the voting on such questions.
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Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department be
approved, considering item 4 prior to item 3.
CARRIED
/if PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Mayor Morris outlined the procedures that would be followed in the conduct of
the public meeting. The Deputy Clerk confirmed that appropriate notice had
been given and that signs had been posted on the subject properties in
accordance with the relevant provisions of the Planning Act.
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COUNCIL - JUNE 12, 2007
Special Council — Public Planning Minutes No. 07-14 Page 2
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
PL07-059 - Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan
of Condominium Applications
Stirling Cook Aurora Inc.
13777, 13795, 13815 Yonge Street and 74 Old
Bloomington Road, Lots 17, 18, 19, 20, Plan 166
Northeast corner of Yonge Street and Bloomington Road
Files D14-13.06 and D07-02-06
Planning Staff
The Planner provided a description of the application and reviewed the contents
of the report, outlining the location of the property and current uses of the
surrounding lands and the designation of the lands In relation to OPA 34 and
OPA 48. The Planner explained that the application has been submitted for a
Zoning By-law Amendment and Vacant Land Condominium for a recently
submitted 22 unit development at the north-east corner of Yonge Street and
Bloomington Road. The Planner advised that staff are awaiting further
supporting material in relation to the revised concept plan, which were unable to
be presented to Council at this time. The Planner stated that, from a natural
heritage perspective, the new concept Is greatly improved. Notwithstanding that,
there is further work in regards to the landform conservation, hydrogeology and
conformity with the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, in order for the Town
to determine compliance with the plan.
Councillor Wilson arrived at 7:15 p.m.
Applicant/Agent
Ms Laura Starr, Landscape Architect for Gartner Lee Limited, addressed Council
to address various issues regarding the application. Ms Starr advised that, due
to the development being a gateway site, the natural heritage will be kept in tact
on the lands, which will house 4,000 to 6,500 square foot homes. Ms Starr also
advised that a maintenance plan will be required for the woodlot, that a tree
preservation plan will be in place for the site, that the lighting will be
environmentally friendly and that the homes will be designed with an energy
efficiency program.
Public Comments
Mr. Ellwood Ibbotson, of 78 Monkman Court, addressed Council to make
inquiries relating to the community being gated and the location of the vehicular
access point into the community.
The public portion of the meeting closed at 7:40 p.m. and Council's deliberations
began.
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the application be approved in principle, subject to the resolution of
outstanding issues referred to in the staff report and the comments of
Council and the public ; and
THAT staff report back to a future Public Planning meeting; and
THAT, if all documents are received in a timely manner, a Special Public
Planning meeting be scheduled prior to a regularly scheduled Council
meeting in July or August 2007.
CARRIED
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COUNCIL - JUNE 12, 2007
Special Council — Public Planning Minutes No. 07-14 Page 3
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Councillor Marsh, having previously declared at interest in item 2, did not take part in or
vote on any questions in this regard or attempt in any way to influence the voting on
such questions.
2. PL07.060 — Applications to Amend Zoning By-law and
Draft Plan Approval of Proposed Plan of Subdivision
Victor Priestly I Claretree Developments 105 Inc.
Part of Lot 25, Concession 2, E.Y.S
Files D14-17-06 & D12.03-06
Planning Staff
The Planner provided a description of the application and reviewed the contents
of the report, outlining the location of the property and current uses of the subject
and surrounding lands at the south-east corner of St. John's Sideroad and
Bayview Avenue. The Planner explained that the subject lands would be
developed as 98 medium -high density residential units, a 100 suite retirement
residence and a 2.8 acre convenience commercial block. The Planner indicated
that staff are awaiting written comments from the Region of York, however the
majority of the planning matters have been addressed. Verbally, the Region has
indicated concern regarding road access.
Applicant/Agent
Mr. Jim Kirk, Planning Consultant, advised that he believes any outstanding
issues can be easily resolved and that the road access issues are being
addressed with the Traffic Engineer.
Public Comments
Mr. Chris McGowan presented his opinion that the vegetation will be minimal,
there will be no birds, and that the wall to wall houses would have a negative
impact on the neighbourhood.
Mr. John Mascarin, Solicitor, representing Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc.,
indicated that a gas pressure reduction station is adjacent to the north-east
corner of the site, with 30 ft. of frontage along St. John's Sideroad. Mr. Mascarin
indicated that his client has operated the station since 1990, and requested that
similar conditions to the Mattamy plan of subdivision be imposed on this site.
Mr. Jamil Lati inquired regarding volume of expected traffic on Street A, whether
sufficient parking will be available within the high occupancy residential
development and about the location of refuse receptacles.
The public portion of the meeting closed at 8:40 p.m. and Council's deliberations
began.
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the application be brought back to a further Public Planning
meeting, upon the resolution of the major outstanding issues, including but
not limited to: density, parkland & amenity features, traffic flow, trail
system, bird survey, vegetation, stormwater management, open space
and connection to the trail system, gateway features, parking lot, (expanse
of asphalt), noise buffering and the contribution of the development to
sustainable growth.
CARRIED
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COUNCIL - JUNE 12, 2007
Special Council — Public Planning Minutes No. 07-14 Page 4
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor McRoberts
THAT Council take a recess at 9:26 p.m.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Collins-Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT Council reconvene at 9:33 p.m.
CARRIED
4. PLOT-063 — Applications to Amend the Zoning By-law and
Draft Plan of Subdivision
Stefano and Rose Polsinellt
14575 Bayview Avenue, Aurora
Part of Lot 16, Concession 2, E.Y.S.
-Files D14-04-01 &D12-01-1A
Planning Staff
The Planner provided a description of the application and reviewed the contents
of the report, outlining the location of the property and current uses of the subject
and surrounding lands. The Planner indicated that applications have been
submitted for a 67 unit Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment
with respect to the 24 acre property, which is located at the north-east corner of
Bayview Avenue and Vandorf Sideroad. The Planner noted that access to the
proposed subdivision remains from Bayview Avenue only, with emergency
access provided from Vandorf Sideroad. It was noted that due to the Interior
design implications of the proposal, which include the realignment of an existing
watercourse feature and buffer area, it was not feasible to align an access
location from the subject lands to that of the Brookvalley development access
located on the south side of Vandorf Sideroad. The Planner further advised that
the applicant, Leisure Services, and Planning Staff are all satisfied with the
proposed parkland and open space dedication proposal, which would contribute
to meeting the parkland needs of the future community while conforming to
landform conservation objectives as prescribed by Official Plan Amendment #20.
In addition, the Planner noted that the proposed residential density of the
proposal was in keeping with the Official Plan. The Planner concluded his
presentation by stating that staff were of the opinion that all major outstanding
issues have been resolved, and should Council see merit in the subject proposal,
it was suggested that Council approve the applications in principle subject to the
resolution of outstanding issues, and direct staff to prepare the necessary
Conditions of Draft Approval and the Implementing Zoning By-law for
consideration by Council.
Applicant/Agent
Mr. Claudio Brutto of Brutto Consulting addressed Council to advise that he is in
support of the staff report and that all major issues have been resolved. Mr.
Brutto indicated that York Region has given draft approval and has approved
access to Bayview Avenue. Mr. Brutto also advised that Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority has done peer reviews and has suggested elongating the
watercourse. As well, Mr. Brutto indicated that there would be a 100 metre,
heavily treed, separation between the houses from this subdivision to the one on
the south side of Vandorf Sideroad.
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COUNCIL - JUNE 12, 2007
Special Council — Public Planning Minutes No. 07-14 Page 5
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Public Comments
Mr. Brian Thurston addressed Council to make comments regarding common
elements with adjacent developments, such as: adjacent to multi -acre estate
lots, less than 2 units per acre — minimum 50 ft. frontages, environmentally
significant features, share BayviewNandorf frontages and access via Vandorf
Sideroad. Mr. Thurston also inquired about changing to 40 ft. frontages,
maintaining Bayview Avenue access, density above 2 units per acres, financial or
structural inhibitor to Vandorf access, lots 36, 37 and 38 having the 35 metre
setback and maintenance for the full screening.
Mr. Ellwood Ibbotson addressed Council to inquire about the emergency access
to the community and the re -channelling of the watercourse on the subject
property.
Ms Catherine Cowley addressed Council to indicate that the road access should
not be from Bayvlew Avenue and that 40 ft. lots are not in keeping with the area.
The public portion of the meeting closed at 10:25 p.m. and Council's
deliberations began.
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the meeting be extended past 10:30 p.m.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Marsh
THAT the application be approved in principle, subject to the resolution of
outstanding issues including but not limited to road access, lot sizes, the
heritage barn, parkland and playground equipment, and hydrogeology;
and
THAT staff be directed to prepare the necessary Conditions of Draft
Approval and Implementing Zoning By-law.
CARRIED
3. PL07-065 — Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment
Drive -Through Policies & By-law Provision Additions
Files D09-01-07 & 1)14-06-07
Moved by Councillor Marsh Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT the Procedural By-law be waived in order to allow the public to
address Council prior to staff and the applicant.
CARRIED
Public Comments
Mr. Maurice Luchich, representing the TDL Group which is the operating group
for Tim Horton's, addressed Council to indicate that he welcomes the opportunity
to work with staff regarding this application. Mr. Luchich advised that the TDL
Group has learned a lot regarding the issue of drive-throughs and that Tim
Horton's was one of the last brands to introduce the drive -through concept.
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COUNCIL - JUNE 12, 2007
Special Council — Public Planning Minutes No. 07-14 Page 6
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Moved by Councillor Marsh Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the item be adjourned to the June 27, 2007 Public Planning meeting
and that more information be obtained.
CARRIED
Planning Staff/ Applicant
No presentation was given.
IV READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the following listed by-law be given I" 2nd and 3b readings, and
enacted:
4916-07.0 BEING A BY-LAW to confirm actions
by Council resulting from meeting
07-14 on Wednesday, May 23, 2007
CARRIED
V ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 11:11 p.m.
CARRIED
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