AGENDA - Council - 20060822NO.06-23
TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2006
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AURORA TOWN HALL
PUBLIC RELEASE
18/08/06
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
NO. 06-23
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
7:00 p.m.
7:00 P.M. - OPEN FORUM — COUNCIL MEETING TO FOLLOW
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
11 APPROVAL OF AGENDA
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department be approved as presented.
Ill ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Special Council Minutes of July 10, 2006, Meeting Number 06-21 and
Council Minutes of July 11, 2006, Meeting Number 06-22
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Special Council Minutes of July 10, 2006, Meeting Number 06-
21 and Council Minutes of July 11, 2006, Meeting Number 06-22 be
adopted as printed and circulated.
IV PRESENTATIONS
(a) Presentation by Mr. Mike Egan to the Town of Aurora - A Painting of
his Home, Willow Farm, on the South-West Corner of St. John's
Sideroad and Yonge Street
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
V DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Vl ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Vll DELEGATIONS
(a) Mr. Ron Vande Beek (D-1)
Re: Item 1 — Sign Variance — Highland Chevrolet Cadillac Ltd.
(b) Mr. Bob McRoberts (D-2)
Re: Item 2 — PW06-041 — Northeast Quadrant Traffic
Calming Study
(c) Mr. Alvaro L. Almuina, Dillon Consulting Limited (D-3)
Re: Item 2 — PW06-041 — Northeast Quadrant Traffic
Calming Study
(d) Ms Linda Housser (D-4)
Re: Item 2 — PW06-041 — Northeast Quadrant Traffic
Calming Study
(e) Mr. Brian Larter (D-5)
Re: Mural Concept
Vlll CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
IX REGIONAL REPORT
X OTHER BUSINESS, COUNCILLORS
XI READING OF BY-LAWS
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1 st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4785-06.T BEING A BY-LAW to (pg. 301)
amend Parking By-law 4574-
04.T, as amended, with
respect to parking on Rush
Road
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4834-06.H BEING A BY-LAW to appoint
Municipal Law Enforcement
Officers for the Corporation of
the Town of Aurora
(V. Raponi)
4835-06.0 BEING A BY-LAW to govern
the procedures of the Council
of the Town of Aurora and its
Committees and Boards
4836-06.D BEING A BY-LAW to adopt
Official Plan Amendment No.
66
4837-06.D BEING A BY-LAW to exempt
Blocks 20 to 25, 46 and 48 to
54, 65M-3850 and Blocks 142
and 143,65M-3851, from the
Part Lot Control provisions as
provided in subsection 50 (5)
of the Planning Act, R.S.O.
1990, c.P.13 (as amended).
(Museum Lane Developments)
(File D12-PLC-01-06)
4838-06.D BEING A BY-LAW to amend
By-law No. 2213-78, as
amended, being the Zoning
By-law of the Town of Aurora
(Richard Arnold)
(File D14-07-06)
4839-063 BEING A BY-LAW to amend
Parking By-law 4574-043, as
amended, with respect to
Bridgenorth Drive, George
Street, Glass Drive, Murray
Drive and Stone Road
4840-06.0 BEING A BY-LAW to confirm
actions by Council resulting
from meeting 06-23 of August
22, 2006.
(pg. 302)
(pg. 304)
(pg. 340)
(pg. 382)
(pg. 384)
(pg. 390)
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Xll IN -CAMERA
Personnel Matters
THAT Council proceed In -Camera to address personnel matters.
XIII ADJOURNMENT
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
AGENDA ITEMS
1. BA06-009 — Request for Variance to Sign By-law 4622-04.P (pg. 1)
15783 Yonge Street — Highland Chevrolet Cadillac Ltd.
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council deny the variance to the Sign By-law as presented by
Highland Chevrolet Cadillac Ltd. to allow for seven wall signs whereas the
Sign By-law permits only two wall signs; and
THAT Council approve a modified variance endorsed by staff to allow six
wall signs in redesigned layout.
2. PW06-041 — Northeast Quadrant Traffic Calming Project (pg. 11)
Proposed Traffic Calming Plan
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Report No. TSAB06-041 "Northeast Quadrant Traffic Calming Project —
Proposed Traffic Calming Plan" be received; and
THAT Council:
• approve in principle the Traffic Calming Plan for the Northeast Quadrant;
and
• authorize the consultant to conduct a poll of households within the
Northeast Quadrant to ascertain their views on the traffic calming design
as contained in Report No. PW06-041; and
THAT subject to a successful poll as described within Report No. PW06-041,
staff be authorized to post the necessary advertising for the road alteration
by-law; and
THAT subject to the passing of the road alteration by-law the consultant be
authorized to issue the "Notice of Study Completion'; and
THAT should there be no appeal to the Ministry of the Environment during the
30-day review period after the publication of the "Notice of Study Completion"
that the implementation of the Traffic Calming Plan be referred to the 2007
Capital Budget process for Council's consideration.
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
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3. Motion from Councillor West Regarding the Position of Mayor (pg. 31)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT this motion regarding the position of Mayor be included on this
agenda for distribution only; and
THAT this motion be considered at the September 5, 2006 General
Committee meeting.
4. Motion from Councillor Hogg Regarding Water Supply (pg. 33)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council provide direction on the following motion:
WHEREAS there is a continuing shortage of water each summer;
and
WHEREAS residents are asked every summer not to water their
gardens or fill their pools when new homes are simultaneously
being built and allocated water; and
WHEREAS we are continuing to build new homes without adequate
water to service the year round requirements of current residents;
and
WHEREAS the problem is documented as far back as 1970 by
former Mayor Dick Illingworth; and
WHEREAS the ability to deliver water is ever increasing, but growth
has consistently out -paced infrastructure and supply;
THEREFORE, BE IT NOW RESOLVED that the Town of Aurora
request the Region immediately undertake to determine what
infrastructure is required to satisfy the needs of residents vear
round in advance of building at the current projected rate of growth.
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
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5.
A
Motion from Councillor Hogg Regarding the Speed Limit on
St. John's Sideroad
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council provide direction on the following motion:
(pg. 34)
WHEREAS the speed limits on St. John's Sideroad immediately
east of Industrial Parkway and immediately west of Yonge Street
are 60 km/hour; and
WHEREAS the speed limit between Industrial Parkway and Yonge
Street was reduced by request of Aurora Council to 50 km/hour due
to the road conditions prior to reconstruction and the impact on
animals migrating across the road; and
WHEREAS the construction is now completed on St. John's
Sideroad between Yonge Street and Industrial Parkway addressing
both issues; and
WHEREAS there is now a regular speed trap for west bound
commuters located on St John's Sideroad north of Old Yonge
Street;
THEREFORE, BE IT NOW RESOLVED that the speed limit on St.
John's Sideroad between Yonge Street and Industrial Parkway be
INCREASED to 60 km/hour to provide a consistent speed from
Bayview Avenue through to Bathurst Street.
Motion from Councillor Gaertner Regarding the York Region Food (pg. 35)
Network
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council provide direction on the following motion:
WHEREAS the York Region Food Network statistics show a 38%
increase in food bank use between 2001 and 2005; and
WHEREAS families with children are a major beneficiary of food
bank services; and
WHEREAS use by seniors has almost doubled since 2001; and
WHEREAS there are many additional agencies in York Region
providing emergency food assistance; and
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
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WHEREAS there are many more people having difficulty accessing
food, going hungry or at risk of going hungry than can be estimated
using food bank statistics; and
WHEREAS Municipalities have the responsibility to protect the
health and well-being of their citizens;
BE IT NOW RESOLVED THAT the Town of Aurora urges the
Provincial Government to commit money to support food security
programs for the purpose of defeating hunger; and
THAT this resolution be forwarded to the other York Region
Municipalities for their endorsement.
7. Matter of Re -Consideration (pg. 36)
Previously Dealt with at July 11, 2006 Council Meeting
Request from Mayor Jones for Placement on this Agenda
Re: The York Centre for Children, Youth & Families
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council provide direction on this matter.
8. Resolution from the Town of Newmarket (pg. 37)
Re: Request for Increased Provincial Funding for Public Libraries
And to Base the Provincial Library Grant on an Updated and
Sustainable Indexing Model
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Council for the Town of Aurora receive and endorse the
following resolution from the Town of Newmarket:
WHEREAS public libraries in Ontario receive an annual grant from
the Province of Ontario to support resource sharing between
libraries and the direct delivery of public library service;
AND WHEREAS the Town of Newmarket recognizes that the public
library is the best place in the community to access information in a
variety of forms, with support and expertise of trained staff, and
supports the public library in its role as the cornerstone of a literate
and democratic society in managing and sharing information and
building community capacity in the knowledge -based economy;
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AND WHEREAS the Town of Newmarket and its citizens share the
Province of Ontario's understanding about the importance to the
future of the province of a healthy, educated and motivated work
force, and the key role of public libraries in delivering this mandate;
AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario is increasingly regarding
libraries as public access points for e-government services, and as
distribution points for information relating to legislation and
government programs and services;
AND WHEREAS since 1996 the Provincial grant for Newmarket
Public Library declined 37% from $100,708 (in 1996 the province
funded 4.9% of the operating revenue) to the current $63,775 (in
2005 the province funded 3.1 % of the operating revenue) with
similar reductions in funding for all public libraries across the
Province;
AND WHEREAS the Provincial base funding to all public libraries in
the Province of Ontario has been flat lined since 1996 in spite of
significant increases in services provided, population and operating
costs;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the
Corporation of the Town of Newmarket as follows:
1. THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of
Newmarket understands the value and significance of the
public library, and its role in creating a dynamic, connected
community, and calls on the Premier of Ontario, the Minister
of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Minister of Culture
to:
a) Review the impact of public libraries across Ontario
as a vital resource that works across sectors to meet
the demands of the new knowledge -based economy,
supports the future growth and prosperity of Ontario;
b) Provide increased provincial funding for public
libraries, and base the Provincial library grant on an
updated and sustainable indexing model;
2. AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the
Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, the Minister of Culture, the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario, the Federation of Ontario Public
Libraries and all area municipalities.
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
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9. Resolution from the Regional Municipality of York (pg. 40A)
Re: Internationally Trained Physicians
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Council for the Town of Aurora receive and endorse the
following resolution from the Regional Municipality of York regarding
internationally trained physicians:
WHEREAS the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) predicts that
the physician shortage in Ontario will reach 2,347 in 2006 and
2,648 in 2008 in its report entitled Ontario Physician Shortage
2005: seeds of progress, but resource crisis deepening; and
WHEREAS it is estimated that 1.2 million Ontarians are without a
Family Physician; the population of Ontario continues to grow and
age and this problem will grow worse over time as more physicians
retire; and
WHEREAS qualified International Medical Graduates (IMGs) can
make a valuable contribution to Ontario's health care system,
particularly with respect to alleviating the current and predicted
future physician shortage; and
WHEREAS in York Region, Georgina and East Gwillimbury are
designated by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long - Term Care
as underserviced areas for Family Physicians; and
WHEREAS it is noted that the MOHLTC [in conjunction with the
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) and
Council of Ontario Faculties of Medicine] has recently created up to
200 postgraduate International Medical Graduates training or
evaluation positions per year for fully qualified IMGs who are
residents of Ontario or require postgraduate training; and
WHEREAS internationally trained experienced physicians who
currently practice outside of Ontario may be eligible for the new
Registration through Practice Assessment Program, (RPA); and
WHEREAS The Regional Municipality of York recognizes that
although some positive progress has been made, the physician
shortage in Ontario necessitates even more progress in this area;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Regional
Municipality of York urges the Government of the Province of
Ontario and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
take immediate action to:
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
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1. devote more resources to manage the increase in the numbers
of International Medical Graduates applying to the IMG Program
2. take action to make the temporary/pilot IMG program permanent
and self-sufficient
3. prevent delays and remove barriers to the assessment of
experienced internationally - trained physicians through the RPA
program so that they practice in Ontario without unnecessary
delays; and
THAT the Regional Clerk forward a copy of this resolution to the
Premier of Ontario, the Ontario Minister of Health, the Chief
Medical Officer of Health, the CPSO, all municipalities in Ontario,
all York Region MPPs and MPs, the Leaders of the Opposition
Parties, and the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
10. Resolution from the Town of Markham (pg. 40)
Re: Ontario Farmland Trust
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Council for the Town of Aurora receive and endorse the
following resolution from the Town of Markham:
"WHEREAS one of the recommendations of the approved GTA
Agricultural Action Plan states as follows: "Encourage the Ontario
Farmland Trust (OFT) to develop programs, identify securement
mechanisms (including financial) and obtain support from the
province, municipal Councils and agricultural organizations;
WHEREAS the Eastern Markham Strategic Review identified lands
in the eastern part of Markham for a permanent Countryside vision;
AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has also identified
additional lands in Markham as permanent Countryside pursuant to
the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and the Greenbelt
Plan;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of
Markham supports the current efforts of the Ontario Farmland Trust
in regards to:
the federal and provincial governments being requested to
amend their Income Tax Acts to provide the same benefits to
donors of farmland for which donors of ecologically sensitive
lands now qualify; and,
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the federal and provincial governments being requested to
consider other farmland conservation incentives to ensure that
farmland remains in agriculture, for agricultural and Countryside
lands in Markham;
AND THAT copies of this report be provided to the Minister of
Agriculture and Food, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing,
the Ontario Farmland Trust, Environment Canada, the Region of
York and Region of York municipalities.
11. Resolution from the Municipality of Clarington (pg. 48)
Re: Ontario Clean Water Act
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Council for the Town of Aurora receive and endorse the
following resolution from the Municipality of Clarington:
WHEREAS the proposed Ontario Clean Water Act is an enabling
statute which outlines, in a very general way, what will be done,
how, and by whom, to protect current and future drinking water
sources, and the details of the how the Act will be implemented in
the associated regulations; and
WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington supports the concept of
locally developed source water protection plans in watersheds
across Ontario; and
WHEREAS the Ontario Clean Water Act, Bill 43, will affect rural
landowners, farms, business, conservation authorities and
municipalities; and
WHEREAS the commodity groups representing agricultural
producers have provided input to the Provincial Government that
has not been incorporated into Bill 43 and should be included in the
regulations; and
WHEREAS the proposed Clean Water Act could significantly
disadvantage and cause undue hardship for agricultural producers
and may force producers to leave the business because of
stringent regulations; and
WHEREAS the implementation and enforcement is another
downloading of provincial responsibilities to municipalities in
Ontario; and
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
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WHEREAS agricultural producers and municipal governments
should be consulted on the regulations, implementation strategy
and funding for such endeavours before the regulations are brought
into force;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Clarington Council
urges the Government of Ontario to
a) provide adequate funding under the Clean Water Act to
land owners;
b) review the implementation strategy with and to the
satisfaction of the commodity groups and the AMO
before it is included in the regulations;
c) transfer adequate funds to the municipalities for the
implementation;
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to all
municipalities in Ontario and for their endorsement.
12. BA06-010 — Request for Variance to Sign By-law 4622-04.P (pg. 49)
305 Wellington Street East — AB Cox Pontiac Buick
GMC Ltd.
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council deny the variance to the Sign By-law as presented by AB
COX Pontiac Buick GMC Ltd. to allow five wall signs whereas the Sign By-
law permits only two wall signs; and
THAT Council approve a modified variance endorsed by staff to allow five
wall signs in redesigned layout.
13. FS06-025 — Investment Summary to July 31, 2006 (pg. 57)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Report FS06-025 be received for information.
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
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15.
16.
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LS06-031 — 2006 Community Grant Requests
RECOMMENDED:
(pg. 65)
THAT the following 2006 Community Grant requests totalling $1,986.00
be approved for distribution as outlined.
LS06-032 — Mountain Bike Course Construction
RECOMMENDED:
(pg. 91)
THAT Council approve, in principle, construction of three (3) mountain
bike courses in the Town of Aurora at the following locations;
1. Storm Water Management Area at McClellan Way and Bathurst
Street
2. Holland River Valley south of Wellington Street
3. Lambert Willson Park
and
THAT staff be directed to further investigate requirements pertaining to
budget, legal opinion, as well as addressing and resolving any issues or
concerns from area residents and other authorities having jurisdiction on
the subject land, prior to construction on any of the proposed sites.
LS06-033 — Club Aurora Fitness Centre Renovations
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council receive the following as information.
LS06-034 — Award of Tender for a Fire Suppression System
at Church Street School
RECOMMENDED:
(pg. 108)
(pg. 111)
THAT Council award the tender for the installation of a fire suppression
system at Church Street School to Classic Fire Protection in the amount of
$130,597.30 (including GST).
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
18. CS06-028 —Storage of Recreational Vehicles in Residential Zones (pg. 116)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the request to establish a permit system for the storage of
recreational vehicles in front yard driveways of residential properties not
be supported.
19. CS06-029 — Corporate Insurance Reassessment (pg. 122)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council authorize the payment of the insurance reassessment of
$24,311 annually for the next 4 years to OMEX effective in 2007; and
THAT this amount be charged to the Town's insurance reserve account.
20. LSAC06.06 — July 13, 2006 Leisure Services Advisory (pg. 127)
Committee Meeting
RECOMMENDED:
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee
meeting, held on July 13, 2006, be received for information and Council
endorse the following recommendations of the Leisure Services Advisory
Committee:
2. Report LS06-027 - Park Name Amendment
THAT the name "Ada Park" be amended to Ada Johnson Park; and
THAT staff investigate the feasibility and potential cost of establishing a
policy for the installation of plaques for the parks within the Town of
Aurora, to provide a brief history of the name for each park.
3. Report LS06-028 - Club Aurora Fitness Centre - Open House Expansion
Options
THAT Report LS06-028 - Club Aurora Fitness Centre - Open House
Expansion Options, be received for information.
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
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4. Director's Verbal Report regarding Council Deliberations for Library
Square and the Former Hydro Facility
THAT information provided by the Director of Leisure Services regarding
Council's deliberations for Library Square and the former hydro facility, be
received for information.
5. Status of existing Concession and Pro -shop Leases
THAT the information regarding the status of existing Concession and
Pro -shop, Leases, be received for information; and
THAT existing revenues be provided by the Director of Leisure Services.
6. Youth Councillor (Member Request)
THAT the information on the status of the establishment of a Youth
Councillor, be received for information.
7. Youth Action Sub -Committee
THAT the Minutes of the Youth Action Sub -Committee Meeting held May
17, 2006, be received for information; and
THAT the Minutes of the Youth Action Sub -Committee Meeting held June
21, 2006, be received for information.
8. Canada Day Celebrations
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee extend their thanks and
congratulations to Shelley Ware, the Special Events Coordinator, and the
staff and volunteers who organized the 2006 Canada Day Celebrations,
which involved a tremendous amount of work and went very well.
21. PL06-099 — Application for Exemption from Part Lot Control, (pg. 134)
Museum Lane Developments Inc.
65M-3850, Blocks 20 to 25, 46, 48 to 54
65M-3851 — Blocks, 142 and 143
Barr Crescent, Zokol Drive, Martell Gate and
Conover Avenue
File D12-PLC-01-06
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council approve the request for exemption from Part Lot Control
made by Museum Lane Developments Inc. to divide the following Blocks
on Registered Plans 65M-3850 and 65M-3851into separate lots; and
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
THAT Council enact By-law 4837-06.D.
22. PL06-100 —Zoning By-law Amendment Application (pg. 142)
Richard Arnold
66 Wellington Street East, Part of Lots 15 & 16
R.P. 107
File D14-07-06
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council enact implementing Zoning By-law Amendment 4838-06.D.
23. PL06-101 — Application to Amend Zoning By-law 2213-78, (pg. 155)
as amended, Loblaw Properties Ltd.
15900 Bayview Avenue
Files D09-04-06 & D14-12-06
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Official
Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications D09-04-06
and D14-12-06, scheduled for the September 27th, 2006 Public Planning
Meeting.
24. PL06-102 — Proposed Official Plan Updates Pertaining to (pg. 161)
Industrial/Commercial Designations and Economic
Development (Official Plan Amendment No. 66)
File D09-03-06
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council approve By-law No. 4836-06.D, being a by-law to adopt
Official Plan Amendment No. 66, which would update the Industrial and
Commercial policies of the Official Plan, as well as add Economic
Development policies to the Official Plan.
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
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25. PL06-104 — Zoning By-law Amendment Application (pg. 205)
2091585 Ontario Inc., 15565 Yonge Street
Part of Lot 90, Registered Plan 246
File D14-08-06
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of a Zoning
By-law Amendment Application, D14-08-06 scheduled for a second Public
Planning Meeting held on September 27, 2006.
26. TSAB06-017 — August 9, 2006 Traffic Safety Advisory Board (pg. 211)
Meeting
RECOMMENDED:
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board
meeting, held on August 9, 2006, be received for information and Council
endorse the following recommendations of the Traffic Safety Advisory
Board:
2. Report No. TSAB06-015 — Parking Concerns on Old Yonge Street
THAT parking be prohibited on the west side of Old Yonge Street from St.
John's Sideroad to a point 15 meters south of Tara Hill Circle; and
THAT staff be requested to introduce the necessary by-law to implement
the above recommendation; and
THAT a letter be sent to all affected residents and businesses with the
TSAB's recommendations.
3. July 28, 2006 email from Ms. Tina Cadeau regarding parking concerns on
Birkshire Drive
THAT parking be prohibited on the east side of Birkshire Drive from
Turnbridge Road to a point 3 meters north of the fire hydrant; and
THAT staff be requested to introduce the necessary by-law to implement
the above recommendation; and
THAT staff be requested to send a letter to all affected residents with the
TSAB's recommendations.
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
4. May 18, 2006 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst
regarding Fairway Drive — Traffic Calming Update
THAT the traffic calming project for Fairway Drive be deferred until 2007
once the top course asphalt has been installed on Fairway Drive; and
THAT once the top course asphalt has been installed staff be requested to
conduct 3 new speed and volume counts for a duration of 3 weeks; and
THAT once the new counts have been conducted a letter be sent to
residents of Fairway Drive with the results; and
THAT staff be requested to report back the results to the TSAB.
5. Report No. TSAB06-013 — Three -Hour Parking Limit
THAT the current 24-hour parking limitation be reduced to three- hours on
all streets in the Town of Aurora; and
THAT the three- hour parking limitation come into effect on January 1,
2007; and
THAT staff be directed to implement a Town -wide advertising campaign
through all available media outlets to thoroughly educate residents of the
new limitation; and
THAT should Council adopt the above recommendation, that $8,000.00 be
allocated in the Public Works operational budget in 2006 for the purchase
and installation of the required signage.
6. Report No. TSAB06-016 — Notification Process for By -Law Amendments
THAT the existing actual notification process as outlined in Report No.
TSAB06-016 be retained.
7. August 2, 2006 memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst
regarding Tyler Street — Traffic Calming Update
THAT the traffic calming request for the west end of Tyler Street be
denied; and
THAT a letter be sent to all affected residents with the TSAB's
recommendations.
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
8. July 28, 2006 email from Councillor Bill Hogg regarding the posted speed
limit along St. John's Sideroad
THAT the July 28, 2006 email from Councillor Bill Hogg regarding the
posted speed limit along St. John's Sideroad be forwarded to the Region
of York.
27. PW06-044 — Award of Tender P.W.2006-74 — Surface Treatment (pg. 220)
of Old Bloomington Road and Industry Street
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Tender No. P.W. 2006-74 - "Surface Treatment of Old Bloomington
Road and Industry Street" be awarded to Miller Paving Limited at its
tendered price of $61,635.75; and
THAT additional funds in the amount of $6,635.75 be reallocated from the
2006 Public Works Operating Budget as described in Report No. PW06-
044 for this project; and
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute the
attached Form of Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Miller
Paving Limited for the Surface Treatment of Old Bloomington Road and
Industry Street.
28. PW06-045 —Award of Tender P.W.2006-80 —Supply and Operation (pg. 226)
of Contracted Sidewalk Plows
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Tender No. P.W. 2006-80 the "Supply and Operation of up to five
Contracted Sidewalk Tractors with Sander Bodies, Snow Plows, and
Snow Blowers" be awarded to Trisan Construction at its tendered price of
$163,157.40; and
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute the
attached Form of Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Trisan
Construction for the Supply and Operation of up to five Contracted
Sidewalk Tractors with Sander Bodies, Snow Plows and Snow Blowers.
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
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29. PW06-043 — Salt Management Plan (pg. 231)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Report No. PW06-043 detailing the results of the Ecoplans Ltd.
April 10, 2006 Salt Management Plan be received by Council; and
THAT staff be requested to implement the recommendations contained
within the Salt Management Plan as noted in Recommendation 2; and
THAT staff be requested to include in the 2007 budget:
• Funding for the required steps to start the implementation of the
building of a snow disposal site; and
• Funding for the Pre -Wetting pilot project as outlined in Section
4.3.2 of Appendix "A"; and
THAT staff be requested to report further on future funding requirements
to implement the recommendations of the Salt Management Plan as
described in Report No PW06-043.
30. PW06-042 —Approval to Execute a Pre -Servicing Agreement (pg. 245)
Hallgrove Estates Inc. Subdivision
File D12-00-2A
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement
between the Town of Aurora and Hallgrove Estates to permit the servicing of
the Hallgrove Estates Inc. Subdivision (D12-00-2A) subject to the following
conditions:
(a) Issuance of the necessary Certificates of Approval from the Ministry of
Energy and Environment and Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
for all the underground services;
(b) Signing of the engineering plans for the construction of the municipal
services;
(c) Receipt of proof of insurance indemnifying the Town in the amount of
$10,000,000; and
(d) Receipt of engineering fees and securities in accordance with the
standard procedures for subdivision developments in the amounts
specified.
Council Meeting No. 06-23 Page 22 of 25
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
31. PW06-038 — Approval for Additional Funds for the Wellington (pg. 257)
Street East Sidewalk, Bikeway, Illumination and
Landscape Design
RECOMMENDED:
THAT additional funds in the amount of $11,910.00 (exclusive of GST) be
allocated from the Development Charges Reserve for the detailed design of
Wellington Street East Sidewalk, Bikeway, Illumination and Landscape
Design as follows:
1. $7,270.00 for the detailed design of the sidewalk, bikeway and
illumination; and
2. $4,640.00 for the landscape assignment; and
THAT the above additional funds be incorporated into the next Development
Charges update.
32. ADM06-014 — Funding of Regional Cancer Centre - (pg. 268)
Southlake Regional Health Centre
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Report ADM06-014 be included on this agenda for distribution only;
and
THAT Report ADM06-014 be considered at the September 5, 2006
General Committee meeting.
33. Memo from the Chief Administrative Officer (pg. 286)
Re: List of Outstanding Issues Pertaining to Library Square
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council provide direction on this matter.
Council Meeting No. 06-23 Page 23 of 25
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
34. EAC06-007 — July 24, 2006 Environmental Advisory Committee (pg. 289)
Meeting
RECOMMENDED:
1. THAT the Committee Record of the Environmental Advisory
Committee meeting, held July 24, 2006 be received for information
and Council endorse the following recommendations of the
Environmental Advisory Committee:
2. THAT Meeting Record No. 06-06 dated Monday, June 12, 2006 be
adopted as printed and circulated by Corporate Services.
3. DELEGATIONS
THAT Mr. Eric McCartney be permitted to make a delegation to the
Committee; and
THAT staff investigate the feasibility of initiating a water
conservation rebate program and report back to the new
Environmental Advisory Committee.
4. Town of East Gwillimbury
East Gwillimbury - First in Canada to Adopt ENERGY
STAR Standards for New Housing
(deferred from June 12, 2006 meeting)
THAT the correspondence from the Town of East Gwillimbury
entitled East Gwillimbury - First in Canada to Adopt ENERGY
STAR Standards for New Housing, be referred to the By-
law/Policy/Planning working group.
5. Town of Newmarket
Break the habit - Newmarket is Idle Free
(deferred from June 12 2006 meeting)
THAT staff designate no idling zones in front of Town facilities and
allocate funds in the 2007 Budget for the signage; and
THAT the Town of Aurora participate in the Anti -idling Challenge in
2007; and
THAT staff investigate enacting an anti -idling by-law in 2007.
Council Meeting No. 06-23
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Page 24 of 25
6. Correspondence from York Region
Planning for Tomorrow - Crucial Directions for Moving York (People
and Goods) York Region's Sustainable Transportation Symposium
(deferred from June 12, 2006 meeting)
THAT the matter be deferred, with a written report from Mr. Richard
Wisemann, to the September Environmental Advisory Committee.
7. Public Awareness/Education
THAT the Environment Advisory Committee partner with the
Region of York and area EACs for the ECO Share Day scheduled
for October 21, 2006 as part of the Recycling Week activities.
8. Naturalization/Wildlife
THAT Minutes Natural ization/Wildlife Sub -Committee held April 5,
2006 and May 4, 2006 be received for information.
9. PW06-032 — Joint Municipal Waste Diversion Strategy
(deferred from July 10, 2006 Council)
THAT report PW06-032 — Joint Municipal Waste Diversion Strategy
be received for information purposes.
10. PW06-034 — Northern 6 Municipalities Joint Waste Collection
Contract
(deferred from July 10, 2006 Council meeting)
THAT report PW06-034 — Northern 6 Municipalities Joint Waste
Collection Contract be received for information purposes.
11. Correspondence from the City of Pickering
Re: Sustainable Pickering - Citizens Report
THAT the correspondence from the City of Pickering entitled
Sustainable Pickering - Citizens Report be referred to the By-
law/Policy/Planning working group.
12. Correspondence from Peter Piersol - Article from 'Canadian
Environmental Regulation & Compliance News', July 2006
Re: Household Hazardous Waste
THAT the Article from 'Canadian Environmental Regulation &
Compliance News', July 2006 regarding Household Hazardous
Waste be received for information.
Council Meeting No. 06-23 Page 25 of 25
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
13. Town of Caledon - Media Release
Re: Idle Free Zones at Town Facilities
THAT Town of Caledon - Media Release regarding Idle Free Zones
at Town Facilities be received for information purposes.
14, Correspondence from the Township of King
Re: Township of King Sustainable Design Reference Guide
THAT Correspondence from the Township of King regarding the
Township of King Sustainable Design Reference Guide, be referred
to the By-law/Policy/Planning working group.
15. YDDS The Regional Municipality of York receives both required
Certificate of Approvals for the YDSS Interceptor
THAT YDDS The Regional Municipality of York receives both
required Certificate of Approvals for the YDSS Interceptor be
received for information purposes.
16. Region of York Media Releases
THAT the Media Releases from the Region of York be received for
information purposes.
17. THAT the Planning Department and Leisure Services staff be
requested to establish a policy for the development of an overall
Master Plan for trails, bicycle paths and open space connections
prior to the development of the 2C lands.
18. THAT staff develop a master plan of the Community Wildlife Park
endorsed by Council December 15, 1999.
19. Region of York — Council Highlights
THAT the Region of York Council Highlights be received for
information purposes.
20. By-law/Policy/Planning Working Group — Pesticide By-law Report
THAT the By-law/Policy/Planning Working Group Pesticide By-law
Report be received and referred back to the working group to
prepare a comparative analysis of other municipal by-laws and an
executive summary to be considered at the September
Environmental Advisory Committee meeting.
COUNCIL — AUGUST 22, 2006
Delegation (a)
Panizza, Bob
From: Ron Vande Beek'
Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 8:40 AM
To: Panizza, Bob
Subject: Highland delegation status
Good morning Bob. I would like to request Delegation Status for the Aug 22/06 council
meeting. Highland Chevrolet Cadillac Ltd. is on the agenda for a sign variance. 2
will attend personally. Thanks!
Ron Vande Beek
Sent via the WebMail system at mail.highlandgm.com
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COUNCIL - AUGUST 22, 2006
Delegation (b)
Panizza, Bob
From: Bob McRoberts
Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2006 4:56 PM
To: Panizza, Bob
Subject: Delegation Status Request
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I would like to be a delegate at the August 22 Council Meeting and speak in favour of the traffic calming report for
the north-east quadrant of Aurora.
(It seems we're not as north, nor as east, as many parts of town now are.)
Thank you.
Bob (McRoberts)
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COUNCIL — AUGUST 22, 2006
Delegation (c)
Memo
To: Bob Paniaa, Director of Corporate Services
From: W. H. Jackson, Director of Public Works
CC: John Rogers, C.A.O.
Date: August 18, 2006
Re: Northeast Quadrant Traffic Calming Project — Delegation at the August 22, 2006
Council Meeting
Mr. Alvaro L. Almuina, P. Eng. of Dillon Consulting Limited will attend the above noted
Council meeting to present the Northeast Quadrant Traffic Calming Project.
Our Departmental Report No. PW06-041 will be on the Council agenda for Council's
consideration.
W. H. Jackson
Director of Public Works
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Delegation (d)
Ewart, Karen
From: Vickers, Joanne on behalf of Info
Sent: August 18, 2006 11:29 AM
To: Ewart, Karen
Cc: Panizza, Bob
Subject: FW: Aurora Council Delegation Status REQUEST
-----Original Message -----
From: john housser [mailto:
Sent: Friday, August 18, 2006 11:06 AM
To: housser
Cc: Info
Subject: Aurora Council Delegation Status REQUEST
Dear Mr. Bob Panizza
Please put me on the list for delegation status at the Council Meeting Tuesday, August 22, 2006 for the
NE Traffic Report.
PLEASE confirm receipt of my request.
Thank you
Linda Housser
Spruce Street
Aurora
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COUNCIL — AUGUST 22, 2006
Delegation (e)
Panizza, Bob
From: Brian Larterfbwlarter@larteradvertising.com]
Sent: Monday, August 14, 2006 10:12 AM
To: Panizza, Bob
Subject: Larter Delegation Status
Would you please include me in the agenda Tuesday August 22 for the Town Council meeting.
It is to present the next mural concept.
Brian
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TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL REPORT No. BA06-009
SUBJECT: Request for Variance to Sign Bylaw 4622-04P
15783 Yonge Street — Highland Chevrolet Cadillac Ltd
FROM: Techa van Leeuwen, Director of Building Administration
DATE: August 22, 2006
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT Council deny the variance to the Sign Bylaw as presented by Highland
Chevrolet Cadillac Ltd. to allow for seven wall signs whereas the Sign Bylaw
permits only two wall signs; and
THAT Council approve a modified variance endorsed by staff to allow six wall
signs in redesigned layout
BACKGROUND
On July 6, 2006 the Building Administration Department received a request for sign
variance from Dominic Rotundo of Pattison Sign Group on behalf of Highland
Chevrolet Cadillac Ltd. The request for variance is to permit seven wall signs
whereas the Sign Bylaw permits two wall signs.
The Highland Chevrolet Cadillac dealership is an existing car dealership that is
currently undergoing renovation and expansion as part of a re -branding of the
dealership to include both Chevrolet and Cadillac. A Site Plan exemption was
granted for a main building addition and landscaping on February 10, 2006 and a
building permit subsequently issued on May 10, 2006. Granting the Site Plan
exemption and approval of the building permit does not include the permission for
signage. The applicants of the Site Plan Exemption were advised that signs would
be considered separately.
COMMENTS
The property is zoned C3-3 — Service Commercial exception zone. The expansion of
the dealership complies with the Zoning Bylaw. However, the proposed signage for
the expansion does not comply with the Sign Bylaw 4622-04.P. Section 6.1(b) of the
bylaw limits the number of wall signs to one wall sign with the permission for a
second wall sign based on the property being a through lot. Highland Chevrolet
Cadillac Ltd. is proposing a total of seven wall signs. In addition to the seven
regulated wall signs there are two existing ground signs fronting on Yonge Street,
flags, pole signs and other small accessdry signs not regulated by the bylaw.
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August 22, 2006 - 2 - Report No. BA06-009
The total wall coverage permitted in the Sign Bylaw is 20% of the wall on which the
signs are erected. The building envelope is jogged and the worst case scenario for
wall coverage is the front projecting fagade facing Yonge Street where the total
coverage of the Highland, Cadillac and Tower signs is approximately 11 %. Although
the total coverage is far less than the 20% permitted under the bylaw, the number of
signs has a visual impact and exceeds the limits and intent of the Sign Bylaw.
Staff met with the applicant, Dominic Rotundo, to discuss the proposed signage and
possible design alternatives that would address the extremities of the requested
variance. Staff also discussed the proposal with the Vice President of the dealership,
Ron Vande Beek. Both have conveyed similar messages being that General Motors
has a National Corporate imaging program and this proposal is a Corporate Head
Office requirement.
Staff are endorsing an alternative solution that would combine the Goodwrench sign
'B' with the Body Shop Sign 'A' along the common sign band. Combining the two
signs has the effect of reducing the overall number of signs and provides visual
uniformity. Staff further recommends eliminating the Highland sign 'F' on the most
southerly portion of the building. This sign is repetitive and not necessary to identify
the business.
OPTIONS
1. Council may approve the variance to allow for seven wall signs as requested.
2. Council may deny the variance and provide direction with respect to the
proposed signage.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
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CONCLUSIONS
It is staffs opinion that the request for an additional five wall signs over the permitted
two wall signs is not minor in nature. Staff, however, is not opposed to amending the
proposal and feels this solution would meet the intent of the bylaw which is to
provide sufficient signage for individual business services to be identified. Although
Highlands is under single ownership, General Motors is piloting this location to
introduce the division of Chevrolet and Cadillac and hence requires individual
identification signs for the showroom entrances and body shop service.
LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal B - to support a healthy business environment that attracts new business and is
responsive to the needs of our present busiae6s community.
COUNCIL — AUGUST 22, 2006
August 22, 2006 -3. Report No. BA06-009
ATTACHMENTS
Figure 1 — Location Plan
Figure 2 — Site Plan
Figure 3 — Proposed Building Signage
Figure 4 — Sign Details
PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW
Management Team Meeting — August 17, 2006
Prepared by: Techa van Leeuwen, ext. 4748
Techa van Leeuwen
Director of Building Administration
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COUNCIL REPORT No. PW06-041
SUBJECT: Northeast Quadrant Traffic Calming Project -Proposed Traffic Calming
Plan
FROM: W. H. Jackson, Director of Public Works
DATE: August 22, 2006
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT Report No. TSAB06-041 "Northeast Quadrant Traffic Calming Project -
Proposed Traffic Calming Plan" be received;
2. THAT Council:
• approve in principle the Traffic Calming Plan for the Northeast Quadrant; and
• authorize the consultant to conduct a poll of households within the Northeast
Quadrant to ascertain their views on the traffic calming design as contained
in Report No. PW06-041;
3. THAT subject to a successful poll as described within Report No. PW06-041, staff
be authorized to post the necessary advertising for the road alteration by-law;
4. THAT subject to the passing of the road alteration by-law the consultant be
authorized to issue the "Notice of Study Completion"; and
5. THAT should there be no appeal to the Ministry of the Environment during the 30-
day review period after the publication of the "Notice of Study Completion" that
the implementation of the Traffic Calming Plan be referred to the 2007 Capital
Budget process for Council's consideration.
BACKGROUND
On October 26, 2004 Council considered Report No. TSAB04-017 - "Traffic Calming
Requests on Spruce Street between Mark Street and Centre Street and on Centre Street"
and recommended the following:
"THAT Council authorization forstaff to issue the Request forProposal as outlined in
Report TSAB04-017 and funding in the amount of $30, 000 for this work be deferred
to the 2005 Budget."
The Study could not be completed in 2005 due to the ongoing construction on Wellington
Street and St. John's Sideroad, which effected traffic patterns in the Study Area. On
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August 22 2006 - 2 - Report No. PW06-041
February 21, 2006, the Town retained the services of Dillon Consulting Limited (Dillon) to
complete this traffic calming study. The purpose of this report is to present the results of
the traffic calming project including a detailed traffic calming design based on resident's
comments and the estimated funding to implement the design.
COMMENTS
Dillon has now completed the Northeast Quadrant (NE) traffic calming design with input
from residents, businesses and EMS.
1. Public Consultation
On March 21, 2006, an initial Public Information Centre (PIC) was conducted to receive
comments and concerns which needed to be addressed. It was also requested that any
interested resident or business person who was interested in sitting on a working group
meeting attend a further meeting to help provide input into the traffic calming design.
On April 10, 2006, the working group meeting was held with interested residents and
business people. Three draft traffic calming designs were created during that meeting and
Dillon combined elements from each to create a draft traffic calming design. The draft
design was then circulated to the stakeholders prior to holding a final PIC meeting before
proceeding to Council.
No concerns from the stakeholders were received and, accordingly, the second PIC
meeting was held on June 29, 2006. From that meeting the consultant reviewed all
comments, made some minor modifications, and created a final design which is attached in
Appendix "C".
It is also noted that the neighbourhood residents will have one more opportunity to provide
their feedback on the proposal through the poll that will be conducted over the next few
weeks.
2. Traffic Calming Design
The traffic calming design which has been developed by Dillon uses various traffic calming
techniques to deter motorists from using local streets such as Centre Street and Spruce
Street and to get them back onto the collector roads, Walton Drive and Mark Street, or out
of the NE Quadrant all together.
It is noted that the traffic calming design works as an "all -or -nothing" solution inasmuch as
the various traffic calming measures work with each other to provide an overall solution to
the quadrant. Removing any of the traffic calming measures without modifying the overall
design will result in the project failing to address all the concerns.
3 Funding Implications
Using generic cost figures, Dillon has estimated the cost to implement the Plan is in the
range of $100,000. Staff, however, has reviewed the final traffic calming design and has
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August 22, 2006 .3. Report No. PW06-041
determined the estimated cost to implement the various traffic calming measures, in this
specific case, to be closer to $90,000. The main differences in the cost estimates is due to
staff using pricing obtained from recent work done in Aurora and also because some of the
works could be included in the Mark Street/Cedar Crescent/Oak Court/Birch Court
reconstruction project. In particular, the cost estimated by staff does not include the
proposed chicanes or curb extensions on Mark Street or on the corner of Birch Court and
Walton Drive as this work would be included in the road reconstruction project at little or no
extra cost.
Furtherto the above, it may also be beneficial to include the construction of all of the traffic
calming measures in the reconstruction contract for Mark Street, Cedar Crescent, Oak
Court, and Birch Court. That also has the potential to reduce prices and will certainly aid in
the coordination of the implementation of the traffic calming works.
4_ Next Steps
There are four basic steps left in this process if Council approves the Plan in principle
4.1 Based on existing Town Policy, a poll of the residents/business people within
the Study Area is to be undertaken. To be considered successful, there
must be a minimum of 60% response to the poll with a minimal 60% approval
rate of the respondents.
4.2 After a successful poll, a road alteration by-law detailing the various traffic
calming measures must be advertised and adopted by Council.
4.3 Once the road alteration by-law is passed a "Notice of Study Completion" is
issued. This notice advertises the project and recommended Plan and
provides thirty days for anybody to object.
4.4 After a successful completion of the thirty day review period described in
sub -section 4.3, staff will present the implementation of the Northeast
Quadrant Traffic Calming Plan as part of the 2007 Budget.
OPTIONS
Council may decide to not approve some or all of the proposed traffic calming measures. It
is noted, however, that this proposal is an overall plan that has been developed through
extensive dialog with the residents of the area to meet a number of goals. Removing
specific measures will have the effect of weakening the overall plan as it is intended to be
an "all-or-nothina" solution.
FWL"I[d10-1 frel?6
It is currently estimated that the cost to implement the Traffic Calming Plan will be in the
order of $90,000. This funding requirement will be presented to Council for consideration
as part of the deliberations for the 2007 Capital Budget if all of the necessary next steps as
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August 22, 2006 - 4 - Report No. PW06-041
described in Section 4 are successfully completed.
CONCLUSIONS
A significant amount of time and effort have been expended by the residents in the Study
Area as well as the consultant and Town staff to create the proposed Traffic Calming Plan.
The Plan will result in changes in driving patterns throughout the Study Area and will
achieve a number of goals:
reduction of traffic speeds;
reduction of cut -through traffic; and
reduction of traffic on the local roads.
A number of residents who spoke at the second Public Information Centre said that, while
the implementation of the plan would cause some inconvenience to them, they supported it
because it would have an overall positive effect on traffic in their neighbourhood.
It is felt that the proposed Traffic Calming Plan is fair, balanced, and will accomplish the
goals that have been expressed by the residents in the Study Area.
LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal "C" — Promote a healthy environment that fosters social and physical well-being
Objective "C2" — Enhance and promote public safety
Action — Encourage better traffic movement though and outside of the downtown core
ATTACHMENTS
Appendix "A" — Key Map showing Study Area
Appendix "B" — Main Body of Draft Project File Report, July 2006, Dillon Consulting
Limited*
• Appendix "C" — Proposed Northeast Quadrant Traffic Calming Plan
The full Draft Project File is available in the Public Works Department for viewing
PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW
Management Team Meeting — August 17, 2006
Prepared by: Brent Jefferson, Traffic/Transportation Analyst, Ext.4374
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APPENDIX "B"
Traffic Calming for the Northeast Quadrant of
the Downtown Area, Town of Aurora
Class Environmental Assessment, Schedule
B
Project File — Draft Report
July 2006
06-5946-4000
Submitted by
Dillon Consulting
Limited
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Class Environmental Assessment
Traffic Calming Study for Northeast Quadrant of the Downtown Area Project File
Town of Aurora July 2006
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1.0 BACKGROUND TO THE PROJECT...........................................................................1
2.0 NATURE OF THE PROBLEM...................................................................................... 3
3.0 ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS AND EVALUATION PROCESS .............................. 9
4.0 PUBLIC CONSULTATION..........................................................................................12
5.0 RECOMMENDATIONS................................................................................................13
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 — Area Roadway Traffic Volume and Speed..................................................8
Table 2 — Confirmation of Criterion and Weightings................................................10
Table 3 — Evaluation of Alternatives.........................................................................10
LIST OF EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1 —
Study Area
Exhibit 2 —
Municipal Class EA Process
Exhibit 3 —
Existing Conditions
Exhibit 4 —
Workshop Minutes
Exhibit 5 —
Field Study Findings
Exhibit 6 —
Recommended Traffic Calming Concept
Exhibit 7 —
Preferred Traffic Calming Concept
Exhibit 8 —
Public Consultation Presentation
Exhibit 9 —
Comments from Agency Stakeholders
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Class Environmental Assessment
Traffic Calming Study for Northeast Quadrant of the Downtown Area Project File
Town ofAurora _ July 2006
1.0 Background to the Project
Background to Undertaking
The Town of Aurora has received two separate successful petitions 'from residents
requesting that traffic calming measures be installed on Spruce Street and Centre
Street. Spruce Street and Centre Street are both located in a residential area
immediately northeast (NE) of downtown Aurora. Town staff has held meetings
with area residents to determine the nature of the traffic concerns. The concerns
deal primarily with vehicular speed, traffic volume, traffic infiltration, stop sign
compliance and overall safety.
Town staff believed that if traffic calming measures are installed on Spruce Street
and Centre Street, there is the potential for impacts on adjacent streets within the
NE quadrant. Therefore, it was decided to conduct an area -wide study rather than
isolated studies of Spruce Street and Centre Street. The NE quadrant study area
defined for this project is bounded by Yonge Street in the west, Mark Street in the
north, Wellington Street East in the south, and Industrial Parkway North on the
east. The area in question is presented by Exhibit 1.
Previous Studies
Traffic concerns in the NE Quadrant of downtown Aurora are not new. A study
was undertaken in 1988 which looked at various measures to address many of the
same concerns that are now being expressed by local residents. Unfortunately,
many of the recommendations from that study were not implemented. Over the
years, some measures have incrementally been put in place to address local
problems. These include:
The installation of weekday morning southbound left -turn restrictions on
Yonge Street at Centre Street and Catherine Street;
The installation of all -way STOP control through the study area; and
The posting of 40 km/h speed limits on most streets in the NE quadrant.
Municipal Class EA Process
Installation of traffic calming requires a Municipal Class Environmental
Assessment (Class EA) study. A Municipal Class EA includes five phases as
presented below and detailed in Exhibit 2:
• Phase 1 — Identification of Problem/Opportunity;
• Phase 2 — Identification of Alternative Solutions to the Problem;
• Phase 3 — Identification of Alternative Design Concepts for the Preferred
Solution;
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Class Lnvironmental Assessment
Traffic Calming Study for Northeast Quadrant of the Downtown Area Project File
Town of Aurora Julv 2006
• Phase 4 — Environmental Study Report; and
• Phase 5 —project Implementation.
Within the Class EA process, projects are classified under three categories or
"Schedules": A, B, and C. Each schedule is defined on the anticipated level of
environmental impact, and in some instances, the estimated construction costs.
Traffic Calming studies are classified under Schedule B or C depending on
whether the construction costs are under or over $1.5 million, respectively.
For Schedule B projects, the proponent (in this case the Town of Aurora) is
required to complete Phases 1 and 2 of the Class EA process outlined above.
What is Traffic Calming?
Traffic Calming is defined as physical changes in the roadway. These usually
take the form of:
• Vertical traffic calming measures (speed humps; raised crosswalks or
intersections; textured pavement);
• Horizontal traffic calming measures (curb extensions; roadway
narrowings; small traffic circles; chicanes, median islands); and
• Physical restriction of turning movements (full or partial conversion to
one-way streets; cul-de-sacs; channelizing islands).
Further, traffic calming is "self -enforcing", hence stop signs, reduced speed
limits, signed movement prohibitions, and crossing guards are not traffic calming
measures. Examples of traffic calming measures are provided below:
Speed Hump Intersection Bump-out/Chicane
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Class Environmental Assessment
Traffic Calming Study for Northeast Quadrant of the Downtown Area Project File
Town ofAurora July 2006
2.0 Nature of the Problem
Existing Conditions
All streets within the study area are under the jurisdiction of the Town of Aurora
with the exception of Wellington Street East, which is controlled by the Region of
York.
Wellington Street East — Wellington Street East is under the jurisdiction of the
Region of York. It forms the southern edge of the study area. At the intersection
with Wells Street, an Intersection Pedestrian Signal (IPS) exists. This IPS
facilitates elementary student crossings of Wellington Street for the Wells Street
Public School (located to the south of Wellington Street). Many children in the
study area attend this public school, since the two schools located immediately
north of the NE quadrant study area, Lester B. Pearson Public School and L'Ecole
St. Jean, cater to the French immersion program and separate school board
respectively.
The intersection of Wellington Street East and Walton Drive is an important
intersection in the study area as it is one of the main entry points to the
neighbourhood from the south. Concerns have been raised previously about the
lack of an eastbound left -turn lane at this intersection, reinforcing the prominence
of this intersection as an entrance to the neighbourhood.
Centre Street — Centre Street is the source of the one of the petitions for traffic
calming in the NE quadrant. It runs parallel to Wellington Street East
immediately to the north. On the south side of Centre Street, this street could be
viewed as the "back of Wellington Street" at the west and east ends of the street,
since the commercial lots on Wellington Street East actually extend back to
Centre Street.
Catherine Street — Catherine Street is situated in the middle of the neighbourhood.
It is lined, for the most part, with historic homes. The street cross-section reflects
the vintage of the residences since hydro poles are not physically separated from
the travelled portion of the roadway. Modern sidewalks do not exist along
Catherine Street.
Maple Street — Maple Street is a short east -west street. It connects Yonge Street
to Fleury Street. Maple Street is also the first street north of Wellington Street
that does not have a southbound left -turn restriction in the weekday AM peak
period.
Maple Street also provides access to McMahon Park, which is located north of the
junction of Maple Street and Fleury Street.
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File
Mark Street — Mark Street is the source of many recent speeding and safety
complaints from study area residents.
Local concerns stem from both the number of school buses using Mark Street (to
service both the Lester B. Pearson and L'Ecole St. Jean schools), and the
perceived speed and volume of vehicles given the presence of school age
children. A mid -block pedestrian walkway exists east of Oak Court, which
provides access to the two schoolyards to the north.
Yonge Street — Yonge Street forms the western boundary for the study area. It has
key intersections with Wellington Street East and Mark Street. The Yonge Street
/ Wellington Street East intersection is at the heart of downtown Aurora. Over the
years, this intersection has routinely experienced congestion in peak periods of the
day. A westbound right -turn lane was constructed at the intersection. An
exclusive southbound left -turn lane does not exist, which creates operational
issues and, over the years, was the reasoning behind the implementation of
southbound left -turn restrictions at Centre Street and Catherine Street.
The signalized intersection with Mark Street presents a major entry point to the
neighbourhood from the west.
Spruce Street — Spruce Street has all -way stop control (AWSC) at each
intersection within the study area. Similarly to Catherine Street, a modern
sidewalk does not exist for much of this street and hydro poles have no physical
separation from the travelled portion of the roadway (i.e. motorists could strike a
hydro pole without mounting a curb).
Wells Street — Within the study area, Wells Street is a short street which provides
a connection between Centre Street and Wellington Street. It has a significant
amount of pedestrian traffic, since the intersection pedestrian signal (IPS) at
Wellington Street and Wells Street is the main crossing for Wells Street Public
School students who live north of Wellington Street.
Fleury Street — Fleury Street is a short street which connects Catherine Street and
Maple Street. It is lined with historic homes, owned by residents who wish to
retain the historic nature of this area. This was evidenced by the resistance of
local residents to having the street upgraded (to a modern cross-section) a few
years ago when the street was reconstructed..
Walton Drive — Walton Drive is a key north -south street within the
neighbourhood. For the most part, the street has more modern homes (compared
to the historic ones on other streets in the neighbourhood). A modern cross-
section also exists, which reflects the modern "feel" to this street.
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Class Environmental Assessment
Trajjic Calming Study for Northeast Quadrant of the Downtown Area
Town ot'Aurora
Study Process
Project File
Julv 2006
Industrial Parkway North — Industrial Parkway North forms the eastern boundary
of the study area. It is also a truck route within the Town of Aurora. During peak
times, the intersections of Industrial Parkway North / Wellington Street East and
Industrial Parkway North / Centre Street act in concert due to their close
proximity. Quite often, the southbound queue at the intersection of Industrial
Parkway North and Wellington Street East extends back and through the
intersection of Industrial Parkway North and Centre Street. The intersection of
Industrial Parkway North and Centre Street is the exit point for the neighbourhood
for any potential infiltrating traffic (which is by-passing the Yonge Street /
Wellington Street intersection).
The existing conditions of the study area including sidewalks, traffic and parking
control, measured vehicular volumes and speed and collision history are presented
in Exhibit 3.
The following section summarizes the process followed in the undertaking of this
study.
Project Initiation Meeting/Preparation of Study Outline — met with the Town to
confirm the work plan for the timely completion of this project, establish contract
terms, confirm lines of communication and reporting mechanisms for the project.
Data Collection — collected the necessary and relevant data required to conduct
the appropriate evaluations and analyses. Field data collection included:
• License plate traces at the key locations in the neighbourhood to identify
and quantify cut -through traffic and patterns;
• Turning movement counts at key intersections in the study area;
• Stop control compliance study; and
• Confirmation of existing traffic control, signage and pavement markings.
The license plate traces focussed on the southbound left turn movement in which
vehicles are using the neighbourhood to avoid making a southbound left turn at
the Yonge Street / Wellington Street East intersection.
Profile of the Study Area — A profile of existing conditions was made based on
socio-economic conditions, land uses and existing transportation infrastructure.
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Class Environmental Assessment
Traffic Calming Study for Northeast Quadrant of the Downtown Area Project File
Town ofAurora July 2006
Problem Statement — was defined based on the results of the analysis, which
confirmed:
• The existing 85`h percentile operating speeds;
• Cut -through traffic percentages and patterns; and
• Safety concerns with respect to operating speeds and their interaction with
vulnerable road users (pedestrians, cyclists).
Public Consultation Session #1 — This public consultation (which is normally
considered optional/discretionary) was held on March 22, 2006.
Workshop — A workshop was held with volunteers from the community on
April 10, 2006. The workshop was used to define the evaluation criteria and
respective weights as well as develop conceptual traffic calming concepts for the
study area. The outcome of the workshop is presented in Exhibit 4.
Identification of Alternatives to the Problem — The list of alternative solutions
included:
• Do -Nothing;
• Increased Enforcement by York Regional Police (after consulting with
Police Services);
• Increased Education and Community Awareness;
• Traffic Management techniques (turn restrictions/prohibitions); and
• Traffic Calming measures.
Develop Criteria for the Evaluation of Alternatives — The comparative evaluation
of alternative solutions was based on a set of evaluation criteria developed by the
community volunteers at the Workshop.
Evaluation of Alternatives — Based on the environmental effects assessment, a
comparative evaluation of the alternatives was undertaken by Dillon. As a result
of this evaluation, a preliminary recommended alternative was selected which
addresses the problem while minimizing the environmental impacts.
Identify Recommended Alternative Solution — Based on the evaluation of the
alternatives and input received from stakeholders, a recommended solution was
identified. This recommended solution, in the view of the Project Team, will best
address the problem while minimizing the potential environmental impacts and
costs. The recommended alternative solution identified in this step was presented
at the Public Consultation Event #2.
Public Consultation Session #2 — The public was consulted regarding the
problem, the alternative solutions, and the recommended alternative solution on
June 29, 2006.
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Class Environmental Assessment
Traffic Calming Sludyfor Northeast Quadrant of the Downtown Area
Town of Aurora
Findings
t File
2006
Presentation to Council — A presentation to Council is to be made on August 22,
2006 to present the study findings and recommendations. Subject to Council
approval, a study completion notice will be filed. The "Project File" is made
available for public review for a thirty day period (calendar days). Copies of the
file will be made available at Town Hall.
A number of studies were undertaken to determine whether there is justification to
the concerns expressed by area residents.
The following summarizes the findings from this study:
1. Traffic Volume
Comparison of existing traffic volumes by roadway classification indicate
that a number of roadways in the area are carrying traffic volumes well in
excess of the "residential" capacity expected from such roadways.
2. Traffic Speed
Comparison of existing traffic speed by roadway classification indicate
that speeds in a number of roadways in the area are in excess of the
"residential" speeds expected in such roadways; and certainly in excess of
the posted speed limit of 40 km/h.
3. Infiltration Study
The findings from the infiltration study undertaken in the study area
indicated an infiltration rate in excess of the typically accepted number of
10%. Specific infiltration rates in the study area are as follows:
AM Peak
— From North to South =
23%;
AM Peak
— From South to North =
7%;
PM Peak
— From North to South =
5%; and
PM Peak
— From South to North =
12%.
4. Collision Analysis
The collision history in the area was reviewed but no trends were
observed.
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Class Environmental Assessment
Traffic Calming Study for Northeast Quadrant of the Downtown Area
Town ofAurora
5. Stop Control Compliance
Project File
Julv 2006
Stop control compliance studies throughout the study area were
undertaken and over two thirds of the traffic approaching stop controls did
not comply (either failed to stop or did not slow down significantly to
affect a stop or yield).
Table 1 presents the volume and speed characteristics for study area roadways.
Exhibit 5 presents details of the four study area characteristics described above.
Table 1—Area Roadway Traffic [volume and Speed
Street
Limits
Local
Collector
Volume 1 Day
Seed
Volume 1 Day
Seed
TAC Guide:
< 1,000
(20 — 40 kmlh)
< 8,000
(30-70 kmlh)
Mark
Yon eto Spruce
2910
46
Spruce to Walton
1940
54
1800 1
1020 2
Maple
Yon a to Spruce
510
41.5
Catherine
Yon a to Spruce
690
45
Spruce to Walton
710
44
Centre
I Yon a to Spruce
1910
42
Spruce to Walton
1780
47
Walton to Industrial
4240
53
Spruce
Mark to Maple
1530
46
1150 2
Maple to Catherine
1740
42
Catherine to Centre
1820
41
Fleury
220
34
Cedar
640
Walton
Mark to Cedar
3060
47
Cedar to Wellington
4050
43
Wells
1600
35
(1) from crossing guard study — November 2005
(2) from Dillon study March 2006
Definition of the Problem
Based on the field observations and analysis undertaken, it is concluded that the
study area is subjected to traffic volumes and speeds in excess of those typically
expected for residential areas.
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Class Environmental Assessment
Traffic Calming Study for Northeast Quadrant of the Downtown Area Project File
Town ofAurora July 2006
3.0 Alternative Solutions and Evaluation Process
The alternative solutions to the problem considered in this analysis were:
• Do nothing;
• Increased enforcement by police (of existing stop signs, "no left turn"
signs, and speed limits);
• Increased education / community awareness; and
• Implementation of traffic calming where feasible.
Improvements to the intersection of Yonge Street and Wellington Road were not
considered as viable alternative solutions as the Region of York has undertaken
traffic signal timing/phasing improvements and implemented a westbound right
turn lane. No other viable options are available to improve the operation of the
intersection to the point where it would remove "the problem" from the study
area.
The alternative solutions and evaluation criteria were developed as part of the
April10, 2006 Workshop with the community representatives. Workshop
participants were divided into three groups and each group was asked to identify
their preferred criterion and weighting. Table 2 presents the groups preferences
as determined through the workshop.
In order to simplify the evaluation process, Dillon rationalized the criteria and
weights and evaluated the four alternatives, as presented in Table 3. Each
alternative was graded from 0 to 3 (worst to best) against each of the criterion
defined. The option with the highest overall score would best achieve the
objectives of the undertaking. Option 4 — Traffic Calming Measure
implementation, had the greatest overall benefit with regard to the objectives of
the undertaking.
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Class Environmental Assessment
Traffic Calming Study for Northeast Quadrant of the Downtown Area Project File
Town ofAurora July 2006
Table 2 — Confirmation of Criterion and Weightings
Criterion
_ Weighting
-___..1 .. _.__-_up._, ______._; Average
Group 1 � Group2 Group 3 ; Total � Avera e
Ranking
Magnitude of speed reduction
30%
60%
30%
120
40%
1
Magnitude of "cut -through" traffic
30%
; 20%
30%
80
27°h
2
reduction
Impact on emergency service
10%
10%
5%
25
8%
3
Impact on property
10%
0%
10%
20
7%
4
Reduction of vehicle conflicts (vehicle-
10%.
0%
5 %
15
5%
5
vehicle; vehicle -pedestrian)
Level of access provided to residences
and internal facilities (schools, park, child
2°%
5%
6%
13
4%
5
care centre, etc.)
Likelihood of traffic diversion to other
1 %
5%
e%
12
4%
7
streets
Installation costs (order of magnitude)
2%
0%
8%
10
3%
9
Change to noise and air quality levels
2%
0%
0%
2
1 %
9
Impact on roadway maintenance
2%
0%
0%
2
1%
9
Conformance with Town Official Plan and
1 %
0 %
0%
1
0%
11
other Town policies
Table 3 — Evaluation of Alternatives
Criterion
Adjusted
Option 1 - Do Noth no
Option 2 - Enforcement
Option 3-Educatlon
OrAlon 4-TIC Measures
Rank
Weighted
Rank
Weighted
Rank
Weighted
Rank
Weighted
Weight
Magnitude of speed reduction
40
0
0
2
80
1
40
3
120
Magnitude of but -through" traffic
30
0
reduction
0
0
0
0
0
3
90
Impact on emergency service
10
3
30
3
30
3
30
2
20
Impact on property
10
3
30
3
30
3
30
2
20
Reduction of vehicle conflicts (vehicle-
vehicle; vehicle-pedestran)
5
0
0
1
5
0
0
2
10
Level of access provided to residences
and internal facilities (schools, park, child
5
3
15
3
15
3
15
2
10
care centre, etc.)
9
75
12
160
10
115
14
270
SUM=
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Class Environmental Assessment
Traffic Calming Study for Northeast Quadrant of the Downtown Area
Town ofAurora
Project File
Julv 2006
As part of the April Workshop, the participants developed traffic calming concept
plans for the study area. Dillon rationalized these plans and prepared a
"recommended" solution that was presented to the public at -large at the June 29,
2006, Public Consultation Session. This traffic calming plan is presented in
Exhibit 6.
The concept was subsequently revised to reflect comment received from the
public at the June 29 meeting. The preferred concept is presented in Exhibit 7.
The differences in the two plans are:
• Rotation of diagonal diverter at the intersection of Spruce/Catherine to
permit eastbound/northbound and westbound/southbound flows;
• Addition of a "No Exit" sign at the entrance to Fleury Street from Spruce
Street;
• Removal of speed humps on Spruce between Catherine and Mark; and
• Removal of speed humps on Catherine between Spruce and Fleury.
The preferred alternative as presented in Exhibit 7 is estimated to cost in the
range of $100,000. This is a planning level cost estimate only. These estimates
would be refined once detailed design is undertaken.
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Class Environmental Assessment
Traffic Calming Studyfor Northeast Quadrant of the Downtown Area Project File
Town ofAurora AN 2006
4.0 Public Consultation
Public consultation played a major role in this environmental assessment. Public
consultation activities consisted of:
• Notice of Study Commencement;
• Development of a web site for the study;
• Notices to agency stakeholders — York Region Transit, Central York Fire
Department, York Region EMS, York Regional Police, York Catholic
District School Board, York Region District School Board and the
Ministry of the Environment;
• Notification of public consultation meetings through publications in the
local media, the Town's web site, and through direct mailings/hand
deliveries;
• A discretionary Public Consultation Centre on March 22, 2006;
• A Workshop with community representatives on April 10, 2006, to discuss
alternatives, criteria and traffic calming concepts;
• Meeting with representatives from York Central Fire on May 9, 2006; and
• A mandatory Public Consultation Centre on June 29, 2006.
The material presented to the public at the two public consultation centres along
with a summary of the comments received is presented in Exhibit 8. Comments
received from the agency stakeholders are provided in Exhibit 9.
The public at -large were encouraged to participate in the consultation centres and
to comment at any time throughout the study process. Many did so. The public
interaction in the two public consultation sessions and the workshop have made
the preferred traffic calming concept being recommend a community -based
design and solution to the problem.
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Trajjic Calming Studyfor Northeast Quadrant ofthe Downtown Area Project File
Town ofAurora July 2006
5.0 Recommendations
Based on the analyses undertaken and the public feedback received, Dillon
recommends the following:
• That the Town of Aurora implement the preferred alternative — Traffic
Calming Measures as presented in Exhibit 7 of this report, in its entirety.
A partial implementation of the plan will not provide the results required
to minimize traffic issues in the study area;
• Before and after implementation studies be undertaken of the study area;
and
• Before and after implementation studies be undertaken on Walton Drive
between Mark Street and Baston Drive to monitor any potential impacts
from the proposed traffic calming measures on this section of Walton
Drive.
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JULa 0)2006
Corporate Services
MEMO
To:
From:
Date:
Re:
Bob Panizza, Town Clerk
Cooky Ellis # Pages:
July 19", 2006
Notice of Motion from Councillor West
2
Councillor John West has asked me to forward the attached Notice of Motion on his behalf for
consideration at the Council Meeting in August as a follow-up to his Notice of Motion in July.
Thank you.
�z�
Cooky Ellis
Attachment
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Whereas the position of Mayor for the Town of Aurora is expected to fulfill the duties and expectations
as Head of Council which include:
• To act as chief executive officer of the municipality
• To preside over Council meetings
• To provide leadership to the council;
• To represent the municipality at official functions and
• To carry out the duties of the head of Council as specified in any Act; and
Whereas the Mayor for the Town of Aurora serves as the signing officer for the corporation with respect
to legal documents and by laws; and
Whereas the Mayor for the Town of Aurora is expected to be accessible in person, phone and e-mail
communication with residents; and
Whereas the Mayor for the Town of Aurora may sit as an ex-officio member of all Council committees
and Boards; and
Whereas the Mayor for the Town of Aurora is recognized for the time required and commitment
expected to fulfill these duties for the Town at a salary of $48,500, health benefits, automobile stipend
and participation in the OMERS pension plan; and
Whereas the Mayor of the Town of Aurora represents the Town at Regional Council and sits on
Regional Committees; and
Whereas the Mayor for the Town of Aurora is recognized for the time required and commitment
expected to fulfill these duties at the Region on behalf of the Town with a salary of $43,500 and
participation in the OMERS pension plan; and
Whereas the Mayor for the Town of Aurora represents the Town at other Greater Toronto Area groups
such as the GTA Mayor's and Chairs, Provincial and Federal Associations and meetings;
Therefore be it resolved that the position of Mayor for the Town of Aurora be recognized as a full time
position with the expectation that anyone filling this position be committed to this position only and no
other full time or significant employment responsibility.
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";ANDA ITEM # 4-1
Panizza, Bob
From: Bill Hogg [Billhogg@auroracouncil.ca]
Sent: Friday, July 28, 2006 10:18 AM
To: Panizza, Bob
Cc: Rogers, John; Jones, Tim; Seibert, Sue; Jackson, Wayne
Subject: Please add the Water Motion Identified below to the August Agenda
WHEREAS there is a continuing shortage of water each summer
WHEREAS residents are yearly asked not to water their gardens or fill their pools when new homes are
simultaneously being built and allocated water
WHEREAS we are continuing to build new homes without adequate water to service the year round
requirements of current residents
WHEREAS the problem is documented as for back as 1970 by former Mayor Dick Illingworth
WHEREAS the ability to deliver water is ever increasing, but growth has consistently out paced
infrastructure and supply
THEREFORE, BE IT NOW RESOLVED that the Town of Aurora request the Region immediately undertake
to determine what infrastructure is required to satisfy the needs of residents year round in advance of
building at the current projected rate of growth
Cheers!
Bill Hogg
Councillor
mailto: billhogg@auroracouncil.ca
Phone: (905) 841-3191
7/28/2006 —33—
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Panizza, Bob
From: Bill Hogg [bill@billhogg.ca]
Sent: Friday, July 28, 2006 10:16 AM
To: Panizza, Bob
Cc: Jones, Tim; Rogers, John; Jackson, Wayne
Subject: Please add the Speed Limit Motion below to the August Agenda
AGENDA ITEP� #
WHEREAS the speed limits on 5t John 5ideroad immediately east of Industrial Parkway, and immediately
west of Yonge are 60 kms/hour
WHEREAS the speed limit between Industrial Parkway and Yonge was reduced by request of Aurora
Council to 50 kms/hours due to the road conditions prior to reconstruction and the impact on animals
migrating across the road
WHEREAS the constructions is now completed on 5t Johns 5ideroad between Yonge and Industrial
Parkway addressing both issues
WHEREAS there is now a regular speed trap for west bound commuters located on 5t John's north of Old
Yonge Street
THEREFORE, BE IT NOW RESOLVED the speed limit on St John 5ideroad between Yonge and Industrial
Parkway be INCREASED to 60 kms/hours to provide a consistent speed from Bayview through to Bathurst.
Cheers!
Bill Hogg
Councillor
mailto: billhogg@auroracouncil ca
Phone: (905) 841-3191
7/28/2006 —3 4—
COUNCIL - AUGUST 22, 2006 �
Panizza, Bobl ESA ITEM
From: wendy gaertner [gaertner4council@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2006 12:52 PM
To: Panizza, Bob
Subject: Motion - York Region Food Network May 26 Agenda Item #17
Hello Bob,
Please let me know if you suggest any format changes.
Thank you,
Wendy
Whereas the York Region Food Network statistics show a
38% increase in food bank use between 2001 and 2005
Whereas families with children are a major beneficiary
of food bank services
Whereas use by seniors has almost doubled since 2001
Whereas there are many additional agencies in York
Region providing emergency food assistance
Whereas there are many more people having difficulty
accessing food, going hungry or at risk of going
hungry than can be estimated using food bank
statistics
Whereas Municipalities have the responsibility to
protect the health and wellbeing of their citizens
Let it be resolved that Aurora urges the Provincial
Government to committ money to support food security
programs for the purpose of defeating hunger; and that
this resolution be forewarded to the other York Region Municipalities for their
endorsement.
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2006
August 1, 2006
7e york centre for children, youth & families
11225 Leslie Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4S 1N5
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMME YOUTH PROGRAMME ZERO TO SIX PROGRAMME
Phone: (905) 887-5896 Phone: (905) 883-9413 Phone: (905) 770-1573
Fax: (905) 887-0584 Fax: (905) 883-6645 Fax: (905) 770-5368
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ITEM # 7
Mayor Tim Jones
Town of Aurora
1 Municipal Drive
P.O. Box 1000
Aurora, Ontario Lot; 6J1
Dear Mayor Jones,
AUG 3 2000
MAyORi S OFFICE
NIAYOR'S OFFICE; _
COPIES CIRCUI,X I.'D T'C):
C.A.O.
Dir. Of Building Admin..
Dir. Of Corp, Serv.
Dir. Of .1,ei.sure 5ervicte.s
Dir. Of Planning
Dix. Of Public wcAcs
7'raasufer
Moviberz, of Coamaci.t
Thank you for providing the delegation from The York Centre with the opportunity to
apprise the Town of Aurora Council about the excellent children's mental health services
which the Centre provides in York Region and the need for more appropriate facilities.
We realize that the Town Council receives many requests for grants and that the Council
has finite resources to allocate. However, we urge Council to give serious consideration
to The York Centre's one time request for capital support, $35,800 over a 3 year period.
This contribution to The York Centre's Capital Campaign will help to ensure more
efficient delivery of more effective services to a large number of troubled children, youth
and their families.
Thank you for your careful consideration of this request. If you require additional
information, please call Noreen Lee at 905-851-1672.
Yours truly,
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Chairperson
The York Centre for Children, Youth & Families
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SOWN OF TOWN OF NEWMARK.ET
Liz Gibson
Deputy Clerk--
905-953-5300, ext. 2212 i A B�OA ITEM #
lgibson@newmarket.ca
NFk'MAR�F'�
July 25, 2006
Mr. Bob Panizza
Director of Corporate Services
Town of Aurora
1 Municipal Drive
Aurora, ON L4G 6J1
Dear Mr. Panizza:
RE: Resolution R6-2006
A resolution to request increased provincial funding for public libraries, and base
the provincial library grant on an updated and sustainable indexing model
I am writing to advise that the Town of Newmarket Council at its regular meeting held on July
24, 2006 enacted the above referenced resolution with respect to provincial funding for public
libraries.
I attach a copy of the resolution for your action as necessary.
I trust this is satisfactory.
Sincerely
Liz Gibson
Deputy Clerk
LG:adm
Enclosures: (1)
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VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: www.newmarket.ca
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COUNCIL — AUGUST 22, 2006
July 24, 2006
Moved by: "Councillor Sponga"
Seconded by: "Councillor Blight"
RESOLUTION 118-2006
WHEREAS public libraries in Ontario receive an annual grant from the Province of Ontario
to support resource sharing between libraries and the direct delivery of public library
service;
AND WHEREAS the Town of Newmarket recognizes that the public library is the best
place in the community to access information in a variety of forms, with support and
expertise of trained staff, and supports the public library in its role as the cornerstone of a
literate and democratic society in managing and sharing information and building
community capacity in the knowledge -based economy;
AND WHEREAS the Town of Newmarket and its citizens share the Province of Ontario's
understanding about the importance to the future of the province of a healthy, educated
and motivated work force, and the key role of public libraries in delivering this mandate;
An
amendment AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario is increasingly regarding libraries as public
was made to access points for e-government services, and as distribution points for information relating
paragraph 6— see Item 64 to legislation and government programs and services;
of the Council
Minutes of AND WHEREAS since 1996 the Provincial grant for Newmarket Public Library declined
July24, 2006 37% from $100,708 (in 1996 the province funded 4.9% of the operating revenue) to the
current $63,775 (in 2005 the province funded 3.1% of the operating revenue) with similar
reductions in funding for all public libraries across the Province;
AND WHEREAS the Provincial base funding to all public libraries in the Province of Ontario
has been flat lined since 1996 in spite of significant increases in services provided,
population and operating costs;
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COUNCIL — AUGUST 22, 2006
Resolution 118-2006
Page 2
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the
Town of Newmarket as follows:
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket
understands the value and significance of the public library, and its role in
creating a dynamic, connected community, and calls on the Premier of
Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Minister of
Culture to:
a) Review the impact of public libraries across Ontario as a vital
resource that works across sectors to meet the demands of the new
knowledge -based economy, supports the future growth and
prosperity of Ontario;
b) Provide increased provincial funding for public libraries, and base
the Provincial library grant on an updated and sustainable indexing
model;
2. AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forward to the Premier of Ontario,
the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Minister of Culture, the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Federation of Ontario Public
Libraries and all area municipalities.
"Mayor Taylor"
Tom Taylor, Mayor
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COUNCIL - AUGUST 22, 2006
R',, +GE DA 6tMI
Regional Clerk's Office
Corporate Seruicer Depa7ment
June 23, 2006
TO: All Municipalities in the Province of Ontario
RE: Internationally Trained Physicians
The Council of the Regional Municipality of York at its meeting of June 22, 2006 adopted the
following resolution regarding Internationally Trained Physicians:
WHEREAS the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) predicts that the physician shortage in
Ontario will reach 2,347 in 2006 and 2,648 in 2008 in its report entitled Ontario Physician
Shortage 2005: seeds ofprogress, but resource crisis deepening; and,
WHEREAS it is estimated that 1.2 million Ontarians are without a Family Physician; the
population of Ontario continues to grow and age and this problem will grow worse over time as
more physicians retire; and
WHEREAS qualified International Medical Graduates (IMGs) can make a valuable contribution
to Ontario's health care system, particularly with respect to alleviating the current and predicted
future physician shortage; and
WHEREAS in York Region, Georgina and East Gwillimbury are designated by the Ontario
Ministry of Health and Long — Term Care as underserviced areas for Family Physicians; and
WHEREAS it is noted that the MOHLTC [in conjunction with the College of Physicians and
Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) and Council of Ontario Faculties of Medicine] has recently created
up to 200 postgraduate International Medical Graduates training or evaluation positions per year
for fully qualified IMGs who are residents of Ontario or require postgraduate training; and
WHEREAS internationally trained experienced physicians who currently practice outside of
Ontario may be eligible for the new Registration through Practice Assessment Program, (RPA);
and
WHEREAS The Regional Municipality of York recognizes that although some positive
progress has been made, the physician shortage in Ontario necessitates even more progress in
this area;
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The RegionalNlunidpak'�, of York, 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 6Z1
Tel.• (905) 830-4444, Ext. 1320, 1-877-464-9675, Fax.- (905) 895-3031
Internet. wwwngionyork.on.ca
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All Municipalities in the Province of Ontario
June 23, 2006
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Regional Municipality of York
urges the Government of the Province of Ontario and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of
Ontario take immediate action to:
1. devote more resources to manage the increase in the numbers of International Medical
Graduates applying to the IMG Program
2. take action to make the temporary/pilot IMG program permanent and self-sufficient
3. prevent delays and remove barriers to the assessment of experienced internationally — trained
physicians through the RPA program so that they practice in Ontario without unnecessary
delays; and
THAT the Regional Clerk forward a copy of this resolution to the Premier of Ontario, the
Ontario Minister of Health, the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the CPSO, all municipalities in
Ontario, all York Region MPPs and MPs, the Leaders of the Opposition Parties, and the College
of Family Physicians of Canada.
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CIVIARKMAM 1-1-AG
E A ITEM # 1
June 29, 2006
Mr. Bob Panizza
Town of Aurora
P. O. Box 1000, 100 John West Way
Aurora, ON L4G 6J1
RE: ONTARIO FARMLAND TRUST I7.61
Dear Mr. Panizza:
RCtoCI V 1
JUL - 6 2006
aorporM@rCSF;R
This will confirm that at the meeting of Council held on June 27, 2006, the following motion was
approved:
"WHEREAS one of the recommendations of the approved GTA Agricultural Action
Plan states as follows: "Encourage the Ontario Farmland Trust (OFT) to develop
programs, identify securement mechanisms (including financial) and obtain support
from the province, municipal Councils and agricultural organizations;
WHEREAS the Eastern Markham Strategic Review identified lands in the eastern
part of Markham for a permanent Countryside vision;
AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has also identified additional lands in
Markham as permanent Countryside pursuant_ to the Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan and the Greenbelt Plan;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
THAT the Town of Markham supports the current efforts of the Ontario Farmland
Trust in regards to:
the federal and provincial governments being requested to amend their Income
Tax Acts to provide the same benefits to donors of farmland for which donors of
ecologically sensitive lands now qualify; and,
the federal and provincial governments being requested to consider other
farmland conservation incentives to ensure that farmland remains in agriculture,
for agricultural and Countryside lands in Markham;
AND THAT copies of this report be provided to the Minister of Agriculture and
Food, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Ontario Farmland Trust,
Environment Canada, the Region of York and Region of York municipalities.
Yours sincerely,
Sheila Birrell
Town Clerk
The Corporation of The Town of Markham 2ytTQwn Centre Boulevard, Markham, Ontario L3i19W3
Website: www.markham.ca • Tel. 4 5-475-4744 • Fax: 905-479-7771
COON - AUGUST 22, 2006
IARKHAM
Report to: COUNCIL Date of Meeting: June 27, 2006
SUBJECT: Ontario Farmland Trust
PREPARED BY: Lilli Duoba, extension 7925
RECOMMENDATION:
WHEREAS the Eastern Markham Strategic Review identified lands in the eastern part of
Markham for a permanent Countryside vision;
AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has also identified additional lands in
Markham as permanent Countryside pursuant to the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation
Plan and the Greenbelt Plan;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
THAT the Town of Markham supports the current efforts of the Ontario Farmland Trust
in regards to:'
• the federal and provincial governments being urged, to amend their Income Tax
Acts to provide the same benefits to donors of farmland for which donuts of
ecglogically sensitive lands now qualify; and,
the federal and provincial governments being requested to consider other
farmland conservation incentives to ensure that farmland remains in agriculture,
for agricultural and Countryside lands in Markham;
AND THAT copies of this report be provided to the Minister of Agriculture and Food,
the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Ontario Farmland Trust, Environment
Canada, the Region of York and Region of York municipalities.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Not applicable
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Not applicable
PURPOSE:
On June 12, 2006 General'Committee referred to staff a recommended resolution
submitted by the Ontario Farmland Trust (Appendix `A') requesting support for the
efforts of the Trust to secure Federal and Provincial incentives for the preservation of
agricultural land, particularly an expanded Federal Ecological Gifts Program. The extract
from General Committee is attached as Appendix `B'.
BACKGROUND:
The Ontario Farmland Trust (OFT) is a non-profit organization that has been established
to work with farmers, rural communities ancla,gther interested parties to promote the
CQUNCIL — AUGUST 22, 2006
Report to: COUNCIL
Date of Meeting: June 27, 2006
Page 2
protection of farmland in the Province of Ontario (see brochure attached as Appendix,
`C'). The Trust is legislated under the Conservation Land Act and t�e Ontario Heritage
Act. The mandate of the Trust is to protect agricultural land through purcWe, donation
and bequeath of land in fee simple or through conservation easements. Agricultural
easements or donations do not currently qualify for the Federal Ecogifts Program under
the Income Tax Act.
The Federal Ecogifts Program is a voluntary program administered by Environment
Canada. The program ensures that land which is donated, including easements, is
protected in perpetuity by certifying land donations as ecological gifts and certifying the
fair market value of the gift under the Federal Income Tax Act. Private and corporate
landowners who donate lands, a conservation easement or a covenant through the
Ecological Gifts Program, can receive a tax receipt for the value of the donation which
can be used against 100% of their annual income. The program qualifies designated
ecological lands, wetlands, areas of natural and scientific interest, but does'not currently
include agricultural lands a$ one of their criterion.
OPTIONS/ DISCUSSION: I .
The Ontario Farm Trust is seeking support for their efforts to secure Provincial and
Federal financial incentivev for the protection of agricultural lands primarily through an
extended ecogifts prbgram geared towards agricultural lands.
The Eastern Markham Strategic Review identified lands in the eastern part of the
Markham for a Country§ide vision. The Province has also identified lands in Markham
as part of the Oak Ridges Moraine and subject. to the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation
Plan and Greenbelt lands subject to the Greenbelt Plan. An agricultural incentive
program would be appropriate in these areas given.the long-term agricultural uses
permitted and encouraged in these areas. Although much of the Oak Ridges Moraine and
Greenbelt lands are currently primarily owned by the Provincial and Federal governments
and tenanted to farmers, should the lands be sold in the future, incentives for the long,
term protection of agricultural lands would be appropriate given the Provincial intent to
protect these lands for -long-term agriculture. The Ontario Farmland Trust should be
asked to ensure that any incentive program provided by the Federal or Provincial
governments, would not preclude lands already protected for agriculture within the
Provincial Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine Plans.
Provincial legislation requires lands in the Town of Markham certified as agricultural by
the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) to receive a reduced tax rate
equivalent to 25% of the residential rate. This relief represents a significant benefit to
owners of farmland.
The support being requested by the Ontario Farmland Trust targets only Provincial and
Federal incentives. There are no modifications requested to the current taxation regime
under which the Town operates.
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COUNCIL — AUGUST 22, -2006
Report to: COUNCIL Date of Meeting: June 27..2006
Page .3
FINANCIAL TEMPLATE (Separate Attachment):
There are no municipal financial implications associated with this report. The Town is
not committing to the securement of agricultural lands or to providing funding for
securement initiatives:
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Not applicable
ACCESSIBILITY CONSIDERATIONS:
Not applicable
ENGAGE 21sT CONSIDERATIONS:
Not applicable
BUSINESS UNITS CONSULTED AND AFFECTED:
This report has been revipw„ed.by the Financial Services Department.
RECOMMENDED BY:
Valerie Shuttleworth, M.0 J.P., R.P.P.
Director of Planning & Urban Design
Ji ' d, M.C,I.P., R.P.P.
Commissioner of Development Services
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 'A' Draft resolution submitted by Ontario Farmland Trust
Attachment 'B' June 12, 2006 General Committee Resolution
Attachment 'C' Ontario Farmland Trust brochure
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COUNC.I L - AUGUST 22, 2006
APPENDR A
June 121", 2006
WHEREAS one of the recommendations of the approved GTA Agricultural Action Plan states as
follows:, "Encourage the Ontario Farmland Trust (OFT) to develdp programs„identify securement
mechanisms (including financial) and obtain support from the province, municipal Councils and
agricultural' organizations;
AND WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the Ontario Farmland Trust, at its meeting held on Monday,
January 30`h, 2006, resolved "that the Ontario Farmland Trust bring to the attention of all levels of
Government the need to extend the Eco-Gifts Program to a Farmland Gifts Program, or arrange for the
establishment of a similar Farmland Gifts Program";
AND WHEREAS agriculture is an important industry in Ontario earning significant export revenge for
the province and providing employment in allied food and support industries;
AND WHEREAS an agricultural land base with high quality soils and a conductive climate is essential
to maintaining a strong agricultural industry;
AND WHEREAS farmland provides ecological services, which sustain water and air -quality resources
-and provide recreational resources;
AND WHEREAS the market value of farmland is much lower than the Value of land to be developed for
residential, commercial or industrial purposes providing powerful economic incentives to convert land
away from agricultural uses;
AND WHEREAS the Ontario Farmland Trust and other charitable trusts have been created with the
power to hold -restrictive easements and covenants and other interests in land donated by landowners to
ensure that they remain available for agricultural usK in perpetuity; . '
AND WHEREAS donors of interests in land which have specified ecological features qualify for
significant benefits under the ecological gifts provisioris of the Canada and Ontario Incomes Tax Acts,
AND WHEREAS donors of such easements make sacrifices of great value to society,
NOW THEREFORE BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
THAT the Town of Markham supports the current efforts of the Ontario Farmland Trust
in regards to:
- the federal and provincial governments being urged to amend their Income Tax Acts to
provide the same benefits to donors of farmland for which donors of ecologically
sensitive lands now qualify;
- the federal and provincial governments being requested to consider other farmland
conservation incentives to ensure that farmland remains in agriculture.
THAT copies of this resolution be forwarded to all lower and upper tier municipalities
across the Province of Ontario urging their support for these initiatives.
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APPENDIX
OINVIIARKHAM
THE.CORPORAT'ION OF THE TOWN OF MARKHAM
EXCERPT CONTAINING ITEM #0004 OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE OF MEETING
NO.12 (Jun 12, 2006)
4.ONTARIO FARMLAND TRUST — REQUEST FOR Page 41 SUPPORT OF RESOLUTION -
(7.6)
Request..f2r Support of Resolution ' '
Ms. Melissa Watkins, Executive Director, and Mr. Don Prince, Board Member, of. the Ontario
Farmland Trust, presented information relating to the Ontario Farmland Trust.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell ,
That the presentation by representatives of the Ontario Farmland Trust requesting support for a
resolution to the Federal and Provincial governments relating,to agricultural land, be. received;
And that the matter be referred to staff for further review;
And that staff report back with an appropriate recommendation.
CARRIED
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AGENDA ITEM # � .L
June 20,2006
Honourable Dalton McGuinty
Premier, Province of Ontario
Queen's Park
Room 281, Main Legislative Building
Toronto, ON, 1-7A 1A4
Dear Honourable Sir:
RE: ONTARIO CLEAN WATER ACT
FILE: E08.GE
At a meeting held on June 12, 2006, the Council of the Municipality of Clarington considered the above
matter and passed the following resolution:
"Whereas the proposed Ontario Clean Water Act is an enabling statute which outlines, in a very
general way, what will be done, how, and by whom, to protect current and future drinking water
sources, and the details of the how the Act will be implemented in the associated regulations; and
Whereas the Municipality of Clarington supports the concept of locally developed source water
protection plans in watersheds across Ontario; and
Whereas the Ontario Clean Water Act, Bill 43, will affect rural landowners, farms, business,
conservation authorities and municipalities; and
Whereas the commodity groups representing agricultural producers have provided input to the
Provincial Government that has not been incorporated into Bill 43 and should be included in the
regulations; and
Whereas the proposed Clean Water Act could significantly disadvantage and cause undue
hardship for agricultural producers and may force producers to leave the business because of
stringent regulations; and
Whereas the implementation and enforcement is another downloading of provincial responsibilities
to municipalities in Ontario; and
Whereas agricultural producers and municipal governments should be consulted on the
regulations, implementation strategy and funding for such endeavours before the regulations are
brought into force;
Now therefore be it resolved that Clarington Council urges the Government of Ontario to
a) provide adequate funding under the Clean Water Act to land owners;
b) review the implementation strategy with and to the satisfaction of the commodity
groups and the AMO before it is included in the regulations;
c) transfer adequate funds to the municipalities for the implementation;
And further that this resolution be circulated to all municipalities in Ontario and for their
endorsement."
Patti L. Barrie, A.M.C.T., Municipal Clerk
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, ON, L1C 3A6
905-623-3379 ext. 254
cc: Association of Municipalities of Ontario — All municipalities of Ontario
COUNCIL - AUGUST 22, 2006
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL REPORT
AGENDA ITEM #
No. BA06-010
SUBJECT: Request for Variance to Sign Bylaw 4622-04P
305 Wellington St. East -AB COX Pontiac Buick GMC Ltd.
FROM: Techa van Leeuwen, Director of Building Administration
DATE: August 22, 2006
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT Council deny the variance to the Sign Bylaw as presented by AB COX
Pontiac Buick GMC Ltd. to allow five wall signs whereas the Sign Bylaw
permits only two wall signs; and
THAT Council approve a modified variance endorsed bystaff to allow five wall
signs in redesigned layout
BACKGROUND
On March 8, 2006, the Building Administration Department received a request for
sign variance from Dominic Rotundo of Pattison Sign Group on behalf of AB COX
Pontiac Buick GMC Ltd. The request for variance is to permit five wall signs whereas
the Sign Bylaw permits only two wall signs, one for each building elevation facing a
street. AB COX is located on a corner lot.
The AB COX dealership is an existing car dealership that is currently undergoing
renovation and expansion of the service department. A site plan agreement was
executed for a main building expansion, storm water management pond and parking
area on June 5, 2006 and a building permit subsequently issued on June 23, 2006
Approval of the site plan and building permit does not include the permission for the
signage. Mr. Rotundo was advised the request for variance would be delayed until
other approvals for the building were obtained.
COMMENTS
The property is zoned C3 - Service Commercial zone (Urban). The expansion of the
dealership complies with the Zoning Bylaw. However the proposed signage for the
facelift of the dealership does not comply with the Sign Bylaw 4622-04.P. Section
6.1(b) of the bylaw limits the number of wall signs to one wall sign with the
permission for a second wall sign based on the property being a corner lot. AB COX
is proposing a total of five wall signs. In addition to the five regulated wall signs there
are two large existing ground signs and p number of flags, pole signs and other
small accessory signs not regulated by M-bylaw.
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The total wall coverage permitted in the Sign Bylaw is 20% of the wall on which the
signs are erected. The building is "L" shaped with a new service wing on the westerly
side. The project alterations include a front entrance facelift with a tower feature. The
proposed signage for this portion of the north elevation includes the two tower signs
and the AB COX business identification sign. The total wall coverage on this portion
of the elevation is approximately 17%. The overall coverage for the north elevation is
less than 10%. Although the total coverage is less than the maximum permitted
under the bylaw, the number of signs has a visual impact and exceeds the limits and
intent of the Sign Bylaw.
Staff met with the applicant, Dominic Rotundo, to discuss the proposed signage and
possible design alternatives that would address the extremities of the requested
variance. Mr Rotundo has advised staff thatthe GM Corporate Head Office wishes to
proceed with the request for variance without modifications to the proposal.
The AB COX dealership identification signs are similar in size and location to
existing signs currently located on site. The two tower signs draw attention to the
new foyer entrance and are an integral part of the tower design. The Goodwrench
Service Sign `C' is located above the horizontal line of the dealership signs and
create visual inconsistency in the signage. Outlined in option 1 is an alternative
solution that would reduce the visual impact, identify services provided and support
GMC imaging standards.
OPTIONS
1. Council may approve the variance to allow for five wall signs located as shown
on Figure three.
2. Council may deny the variance and provide direction with respect to the
proposed sign.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Nil
CONCLUSIONS
It is staff's opinion that the request for five wall signs as originally proposed
combined with the existing ground, flag, pole and accessory signs is excessively
cluttered and not minor in nature. Staff, however is not opposed to the alternate
proposal and feels this solution would provide sign uniformity and still maintain the
needed identification of the additional services provided within the building as a
result of the expansion.
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LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal B - to support a healthy business environment that attracts new business and is
responsive to the needs of our present business community.
ATTACHMENTS
Figure 1 - Location Plan
Figure 2 - Site Plan
Figure 3 - Proposed Building Signage
Figure 4 - Sign Details
PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW
Management Team Meeting - August 17, 2006
Prepared by: Techa van Leeuwen, ext. 4748
Techa van Leeuwen
Director of Building Administration
ohn S. Rogers
C.A.O.
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