Agenda - General Committee - 20070501GENERAL COMMITFEE
AGENDA
NO, 07-23
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING
AGENDA
NO. 07-2 3
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Councillor McRoberts in the Chair
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
ll APPROVAL OF AGENDA
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department be
approved.
111 ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
Special General Committee Meeting Minutes No. 07-20 pg. 1
Tuesday, April 16, 2007
General Committee Meeting Minutes No. 07-21 pg. 7
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
(as corrected at April 24, 2007 Council)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Special General Committee Meeting minutes 07-20 and the
General Committee Meeting minutes 07-21, as corrected, be adopted.
General Committee Meeting No. 07-23 Page 2 of 6
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
IV DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
V ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
VI NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION —COUNCILLORS
Vll DELEGATIONS
(a) Mr. Tuckey, Region of York
Re: Regional Planning Matters
(approximately 20 minutes)
i) PowerPoint Presentation — Planning for Tomorrow pg. 18
ii) Planning for Tomorrow — Growth Management pg. 39
Staff Reports, March and April 2007
VIII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
IX CLOSED SESSION
None
X ADJOURNMENT
General Committee Meeting No. 07-23 Page 3 of 6
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
AGENDA ITEMS
1. EDAC07-01 — Economic Development Advisory Committee pg. 149
Meeting Minutes, March 8, 2007
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting minutes
from the March 8, 2007 meeting be received and the recommendations
contained therein be adopted.
2. EAC07-02 — Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting pg. 157
Minutes, March 8, 2007
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting minutes from the
March 8, 2007 meeting be received and the recommendations contained
therein be adopted.
3. HAC07-02 — Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes, pg. 166
April 9, 2007
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting minutes from the April 9,
2007 meeting be received and the recommendations contained therein be
adopted.
4. TSAC07-01 — Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting pg. 175
Minutes, April 11, 2007
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting minutes from the
April 11, 2007 meeting be received and the recommendations contained
therein be adopted.
General Committee Meeting No. 07-23
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Page 4 of 6
5. EDAC07-02 — Economic Development Advisory Committee pg. 183
Meeting Minutes, April 12, 2007
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting minutes
from the April 12, 2007 meeting be received and the recommendations
contained therein be adopted.
6. PW07-008 — Award of Tender No. P.W.2007-23 - Reconstruction pg. 189
of Mark Street, Oak Court, Cedar Crescent, Birch
Court and Traffic Calming Implementation
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Tender No. P.W.2007-23 'Reconstruction of Mark Street, Oak
Court, Cedar Crescent, Birch Court and Traffic Calming Implementation",
be awarded to the Miwel Construction Limited at its tendered price of
$1,421,535.93; and
THAT the variance in the road and traffic calming portion of the project
(totalling $156,034.00) be funded from the available roads portion of the
reconstruction of Aurora Heights Drive, Laurentide Avenue and Illingworth
Crescent tender ($132,506.49) and the Municipal Capital Reserve
($23,527.51);and
THAT the variance in the storm sewer portion of the project of $64,933 be
funded from the Storm Sewer Reserve; and
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute the
attached Form of Agreement between the Town of Aurora and the Miwel
Construction Limited for the reconstruction of Mark Street, Oak Court,
Cedar Crescent, Birch Court and traffic calming implementation.
7. PW07-009 — Development of the Streetlight Master Plan in the pg. 207
Town of Aurora — Award of Contract for Professional
Services
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council authorize the Director of Public Works to execute an
Engineering Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Marshall
Macklin Monaghan to complete a "Streetlight Master Plan for the Town of
Aurora" at a price of $79,950 exclusive of GST; and
General Committee Meeting No. 07-23
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Page 5 of 6
THAT the variance in the funding of $4,950 be funded from the Municipal
Capital Reserve.
8. PW07-0010 — Approval to Execute a Preservicing Agreement pg. 234
Mattamy Subdivision (1312-00-8A)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement
between the Town of Aurora and Mattamy Homes Limited to permit the
servicing of the lands in Mattamy Subdivision (D12-00-8A) 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 an 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.
9. Resolution from the County of Simcoe pg. 251
Re: Funding for Long Term Care Homes
(tabled by Councillor Granger)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council provide direction on this matter.
10. Correspondence from Cyndy Skillins pg. 253
Re: Request to Waive Fees for Library Meeting Room
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council provide direction on this matter.
General Committee Meeting No. 07-23 Page 6 of 6
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
11. Correspondence from Human Services Planning Coalition - pg. 255
York Region
Re: The Peace Tree Day
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council provide direction on this matter.
12. Correspondence from Nicole Heikkila pg. 258
Re: Canada Winter Games
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council receive the correspondence from Nicole Heikkila for
information.
13. CS07-024 — Proposed Procedural By-law Amendments pg. 259
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the proposed amendments to the Procedural By-law 4835-06.0 as
outlined in Appendix #1 be approved; and
THAT any further proposed changes with respect to the conduct of
members be addressed as part of a new Code of Conduct for Members of
Council and Local Boards.
14. Correspondence from Residents pg. 284
Re: Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School
(tabled by Mayor Morris)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the correspondence from resident regarding Dr. G.W. Williams
Secondary School be received for information.
GENERAL COMMITTEE - MAY 1, 2007
AuR-oRA
TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
NO. 07-20
Holland Room
Aurora Town Hall
Monday, April 16, 2007
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Morris in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Collins-
Mrakas, Granger, MacEachern, McRoberts and
Wilson.
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillors Gaertner and Marsh
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Financial
Services/Treasurer, Financial Analyst/Budget
Supervisor and Administrative Co-ordinator/Deputy
Clerk
Mayor Morris called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor McRoberts declared a pecuniary interest in capital project #31044
2007 Sidewalk Reconstruction — Centre Street and Catherine Avenue, as he
resides in the area.
Councillor McRoberts declared a pecuniary interest in capital project 931060
Northeast Quadrant Traffic Calming, as he resides in the area.
Councillor McRoberts declared a pecuniary interest in capital project #73031
Lions Park Rehabilitation, as he resides in the area.
II APPROVAL OFAGENDA
General Committee recommends.,
THAT the agenda, with the following additional items, be approved:
➢ Request from Ms Rebecca Beaton for delegation status
`r NEW ITEM 9 - Memorandum from the Director of Public Works
Re: Smart Commute Central York Program
NEW ITEM 10 — Summary of Staff Complement
NEW ITEM 11 - Request from Mayor Morris to reschedule the April
26, 2007 Special General Committee Meeting (if required)
CARRIED
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GENERAL COMMITTEE - MAY 1, 2007
Special General Committee Meeting No. 07-20 Page 2 of 6
Monday, April 16, 2007
II DELEGATIONS
a) Mr. John Gutteridge, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer
Review of the Budget Updates
Mr. Gutteridge provided the Committee with an overview of the
amendments to the budget as a result of the budget deliberations.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the delegation by the Director of Financial Services/ Treasurer be
received for information purposes.
CARRIED
b) Ms Rebecca Beaton
Ms Beaton was not in attendance.
111 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1. Report on Staff Complement
General Committee recommends:
THAT the summary of staff complement be received for information.
CARRIED
2. Memorandum from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer
Re: Soccer Bubble Tax Selection
General Committee recommends:
THAT memorandum from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer
regarding the Soccer Bubble tax selection be referred to staff for a report
for an opinion as to whether the agreement can be readdressed, outlining
how the taxation issue was over -looked in the terms of the agreement as
well as how the matter will be addressed in future agreements.
CARRIED
3. Economic Development Division
General Committee recommends:
THAT information regarding the Economic Development Division be
received.
CARRIED
4. Review of the Council Committee Budgets
Mayor and Councillors Operating Budget
General Committee recommends:
THAT $1,500 be allocated in the Public Works Operating Budget for the
Anti -Litter program; and
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Monday, April 16, 2007
THAT any donation received for the Anti -Litter program be allocated to this
account.
CARRIED
a) Accessibility Advisory Committee
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee operating budget be received
for information purposes.
CARRIED
b) Heritage Advisory Committee of Aurora
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee of Aurora operating budget be
received for information purposes.
CARRIED
c) Economic Development Advisory Committee
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee operating budget
be received for information purposes; and
THAT an additional $2,400 be approved for the Economic Development
Advisory Committee.
CARRIED
d) Environmental Advisory Committee
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee operating budget be
received for information purposes.
CARRIED
e) Yonge Street Commercial Area Sub -Committee
General Committee recommends:
THAT the $3,400 for the Yonge Street Commercial Area Sub -Committee
remain in the operating budget.
CARRIED
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Monday, April 16, 2007
f) Council Programs
Internal Grants
General Committee recommends:
THAT the internal grants in the Council Programs be reallocated to
Leisure Services operating budget.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the balance of the Council Programs operating budget be received.
CARRIED
5. Memorandum from the Director of Public Works
Re: Smart Commute Central York Program (Additional Item)
General Committee recommends:
THAT the memorandum from the Director of Public Works regarding the
Smart Commute Central York Program be received for information
purposes.
CARRIED
6. Review and Recommendation of 2007 Capital Budget
and
7. Review and Recommendation of 2007 Operating Budget
Councillor McRoberts did not take part in or vote on any questions in this regard or
attempt in any way to influence the voting on such questions.
Project 31044 — 2007 Sidewalk Reconstruction - Centre Street and
Catherine Avenue
General Committee recommends:
THAT Project 31044 — 2007 Sidewalk Reconstruction - Centre Street and
Catherine Avenue remain in the 2007 Capital Budget.
DEFEATED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the meeting be extended beyond 10:30 p.m. to address the remaining
agenda items.
CARRIED
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Monday, April 16, 2007
Project 31043 — Old Yonge Street Sidewalk Extension
THAT Project 31043 — Old Yonge Street Sidewalk Extension remain in the
2007 Capital Budget.
CARRIED
Project 72057 — Aurora Seniors' Centre — Road Sign
THAT Project 72057 — Aurora Seniors' Centre — Road Sign remain in the
2007 Capital Budget at an upset cost of $20,000.
CARRIED
Project 72044—Aurora Seniors' Centre Awning
THAT Project 72044 — Aurora Seniors' Centre Awning be included in the
2007 Capital Budget at an upset cost of $40,000.
CARRIED
Project 72060 — Aurora Seniors' Centre — Stairs/Ramp from Back Deck
THAT Project 72060 — Aurora Seniors' Centre — Stairs/Ramp from Back
Deck be included in the 2007 Capital Budget.
CARRIED
Project 73003 — Parkland Acquisition
THAT Project 73003 — Parkland Acquisition in the amount of $2,000,000,
financed through the obligatory reserves with no impact on the tax levy,
remain in the 2007 Capital Budget.
DEFEATED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the 2007 Capital Budget, as identified be approved; and
THAT the 2007 Operating Budget, be approved.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the
recommendation:
General Committee recommends:
THAT the operating costs of 52 Victoria Street and 56 Victoria Street in the
amount of $21,300 remain in the 2007 Operating Budget.
AMENDMENT CARRIED
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GENERAL COMMITTEE - MAY 1, 2007
Special General Committee Meeting No. 07-20 Page 6 of 6
Monday, April 16, 2007
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the
recommendation:
General Committee recommends:
THAT the 2007 Operating Budget include the alternative energy source for
Town Hall in the amount of $21,000.
AMENDMENT CARRIED
The recommendation was CARRIED AS AMENDED.
8. Recommend Budget By-law be Prepared and Presented April 24, 2007
General Committee recommends:
THAT the 2007 Capital and Operating Budgets be presented at the April 24,
2007 Council meeting for adoption.
CARRIED
9. Request from Mayor Morris to Reschedule the April 26, 2007 Special
General Committee Meeting (if required) (additional item)
The Committee received the request from Mayor Morris to reschedule the April
26, 2007 Special General Committee Meeting as the meeting is not required.
IV ADJOURNMENT
General Committee recommends:
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 11:28 P.M.
CARRIED
THE REPORT OF THE SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 07-20 WAS
CONSIDERED AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY,
APRIL 24, 2007.
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR
K. EWART, DEPUTY CLERK
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AupoRA
TOWN OFAURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
NO. 07-21
(as revised at April 24, 2007 Council)
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
ATTENDANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Councillor Wilson in the Chair; Mayor Morris
Councillors Buck, Collins-Mrakas, Gaertner, Granger,
Marsh, MacEachern and McRoberts
MEMBERS ABSENT None
Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Leisure Services,
Director of Planning, Manager of Engineering
Services, Director of Financial Services/ Treasurer,
Town Solicitor, and Council/Committee Secretary.
Councillor Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Marsh declared an interest in item 8 — report PL07-035 by virtue of her
spouse's employer being the applicant, and did not take part in or vote on any
questions in this regard or attempt in any way to influence the voting on such
questions.
11 APPROVAL OFAGENDA
General Committee recommends:
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department,
with the following additional items, be approved:
Memorandum from the Administrative Assistant/Deputy Clerk
Re: Amendments to the Agenda
- Withdrawal of Item 20 — LS07-011 —Approval of Nokiidaa Trail
Kosk
- Withdrawal of Item 21 — CS07-024 — Proposed Procedural By-
law Amendments
- Deferral of Closed Session matter relating to disposition of
land
- Addition of Closed Session items relating to personal matters
regarding identifiable individuals.
Memorandum from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer
Re: Replacement Pages to Report FS07-015
(pages 253 and 261 of the agenda)
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General Committee Report No. 07-21 Page 2 of 11
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Additional material regarding Delegation b) — Marshall Macklin
Monaghan
Re: Item 1 — PW07-002 — Downtown Core Area Parking Study
Delegation c) — Mr. Domenic Rotundo, Gambin RDQ Barristers &
Solicitors and Mr. Robert Lackey, Candevcon
Limited
Re: Item 12 - Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Applications,
Vincent Congiusti in Trust, 145 Industrial Parkway South
NEW ITEM — Item 22 — Correspondence from Mr. Robert Harbauer
Re: Difficulty Conducting Business in Aurora
CARRIED
III ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
General Committee Meeting Minutes 07-19, April 4, 2007
Special General Committee Meeting Minutes 07-17, March 22, 2007
Special General Committee Meeting Minutes 07-18, March 26, 2007
General Committee recommends:
THAT the General Committee Meeting minutes 07-19, the Special
General Committee Meeting minutes 07-17 and the Special General
Committee Meeting minutes 07-18 be adopted.
CARRIED
IV DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18 and 19 were identified for discussion.
V ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
General Committee recommends:
THAT the following recommendations respecting the matters listed as
"Items not Requiring Separate Discussion" be adopted as submitted to the
General Committee and staff be authorized to take all necessary action
required to give effect to same:
3. PW07-006 — Use of Fountains in Stormwater Management Ponds
THAT fountains not be used in stormwater management facilities.
5. PL07.032 — Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law
Amendment Applications
Drive-Thru Policies & By-law Provisions Additions
File D09-01.07 & ❑14.06-07
THAT the General Committee receive as information the following
overview of Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment
Applications D09-01-07 and D14-06-07 scheduled for a Public Planning
meeting to be held on May 23, 2007.
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Tuesday, April 17, 2007
6. PL07-033 — Applications to Amend the Zoning By-law and
Draft Plan of Subdivision
Stefano and Rose Polsinelli
14575 Bayview Avenue, Aurora
Part of Lot 16, Concession 2, E.Y.S.
Files D14-04-01 & D12-01-1A
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of
Applications to amend the Zoning By-law and Draft Plan of Subdivision
(Files D14-04-01 & D12-01-1A) scheduled for the May 23, 2007 Public
Planning meeting.
PL07-034 — Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of
Condominium Applications, Stirling Cook Aurora Inc.
13777, 13795, 13815 Yonge Street and
74 Old Bloomington Road
Lots 17, 18, 19, 20 Plan 166
Northeast Corner of Yonge Street and Bloomington Road
Files D14-13.06 and D07-02-06
General Committee recommends:
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Zoning By-
law Amendment and Draft Plan of Condominium applications, D14-13-06
and D07-02-06 scheduled for a Public Planning meeting to be held on
May 23,2007.
13. PL07-038 — Planning Applications Status List
THAT the Planning Applications Status List be received as information.
15. Memo from the Chief Executive Officer of the Aurora Library
Re: Library Board Executive
THAT the memo from the Chief Executive Officer of the Aurora Library
regarding the Library Board Executive be received for information.
17. FS07-014—Water/Wastewater2006Surplus/Deficit
THAT the Water/Sewer Reserve Obligatory Reserve Fund be renamed
WatenWastewater Reserve Fund; and
THAT the 2006 WatenWastewater deficit of $1,069,028. be recovered
from the Water/Wastewater Reserve Fund; and
THAT the 2006 Storm Sewer Surplus of $98,133. be transferred to the
Storm Sewer Reserve Fund.
22. Correspondence from Mr. Robert Harbauer
Re: Difficulty Conducting Business in Aurora
THAT the correspondence from Mr. Robert Harbauer be received for
information.
CARRIED
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General Committee Report No. 07-21 Page 4 of 11
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
VI NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION -COUNCILLORS
Councillor Marsh gave Notice of Motion regarding the televising of Council and
General Committee meetings.
Councillor MacEachern gave Notice of Motion regarding possible consideration
of 3 General Committee meetings and 1 Council meeting per month, or balancing
out the items between the General Committee and Council agendas.
Councillor Wilson highlighted the Ontario Hockey Foundation booklet which he
obtained for the Mayor and Council members.
Councillor Wilson indicated that he, Mayor Morris, and Councillors Collins-
Mrakas, McRoberts and Marsh were involved with events at the Hartwell Run.
Mayor Morris recognized the great success of the Hartwell Run this past
weekend.
Mayor Morris indicated that Theatre Aurora's 50t' anniversary celebration had
recently taken place.
Mayor Morris recognized the successful Ontario Hockey Federation minor
hockey event.
VII DELEGATIONS
(a) Ms Nicolina Caccamo, Representative from Holy Spirit Catholic
Elementary School
Re: Permit Cost for Use of James Lloyd Park
Ms Caccamo addressed General Committee to advise of Holy Spirit's "Blast Off
to Summer" Fun Fair, which will be taking place on June 2, 2007, and will also be
in celebration of the school's 10" anniversary. Ms Caccamo requested that
consideration be given to waiving the permit fee of $225 for James Lloyd Park for
this event, in order for the school to allocate those funds towards other costs of
the event.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of the delegate be received.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the matter be referred to staff in order to review similar previous
requests and report back to the April 24, 2007 Council meeting.
CARRIED
(b) Representative from Marshall Macklin Monaghan
Re: Item 1 — PW07.002 — Downtown Core Area Parking Study
Ms Geri Kozorys-Smith addressed General Committee to provide an
overview of the downtown core area parking study that was undertaken.
Ms Kozorys-Smith advised that the result of study indicated no parking
problems in the area, and that making more effective use of the on -street
Yonge Street parking would be an appropriate option to relieve parking
congestion during peak periods.
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General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information and that
item 1 be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
1. PW07-002 — Downtown Core Area Parking Study
(deferred from March 20, 2007 General Committee)
General Committee recommends:
THAT staff be directed to extend the parking limit, except during rush
hour, on Yonge Street; and
THAT on street parking spaces be marked to promote usage; and
THAT staff communicate to permit holders that on street parking
should be utilized; and
THAT signage be erected to indicate that on street parking is
available; and
THAT staff report back on the possibilities that would address Option
D; and
THAT staff investigate the reduction of speed on Yonge Street; and
THAT staff report back to Council prior to implementation of these
recommendations.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT staff consider giving preference to booking the library meeting
rooms for groups that don't require much parking; and
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT staff review the information regarding key parking areas as
provided by Councillor McRoberts.
CARRIED
(c) Mr. Domenic Rotundo, Gambin RDQ Barristers & Solicitors and Mr.
Robert Lackey, Candevcon Limited
Re: Item 12 — Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Applications
Vincent Congiusti in Trust, 145 Industrial Parkway South
(Added Item)
Mr. Domenic Rotundo addressed General Committee to request phasing
approval for the condominium building (Building A) to be built first, thereby
allowing the applicant to use the funds from the sale of the condominiums
towards the construction of Building B. As a gesture of assurance that
Building B will be built, Mr. Rotundo indicated that the applicant is willing
to pay $50,000 in development charges up front for the second building.
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Tuesday, April 17, 2007
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and that item 12 be
brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
12. PL07-025 - Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Applications
Vincent Congiusti in Trust, 145Industrial Parkway South
Part of Lots 185 and 187, and all of Lot 154, except part 5
of Plan 246
Files D14-13-04 and Dll-19-06
General Committee recommends:
THAT Implementing Zoning By-law 4908-07.D be enacted; and
Correctedat Council THAT the Director of Planning and Development Services be
No 07-11 Aoril 24.IW authorized to execute the site plan agreement (Phased plan, Building
A constructed first) subject to receiving the fees and securities
subject to receiving the fees and securities and pending the advance
receipt of $50,000 in development charges towards Building B.
CARRIED
Vlll CONSIDERATION OFITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
General Committee recommends:
THAT item 11 be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
11. PL07-036 — Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Applications
2091585 Ontario Inc.
15565 Yonge Street
Part of Lot 90, Registered Plan 246
Files D14-08-06 and Dll-08-06
General Committee recommends:
THAT Implementing Zoning By-law 4910-07.D be enacted; and
THAT, subject to a satisfactory review by the Site Plan Committee, the
Director of Planning and Development Services be authorized to execute
the site plan agreement between 2091585 Ontario Inc. and the Town of
Aurora respecting the construction of a five (5) storey mixed use building;
and
THAT 15 (fifteen) units of servicing allocation be provided to the subject
application.
General Committee considered the following amendment to the
recommendation:
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Tuesday, April 17, 2007
THAT staff include a clause in the Implementing Zoning By-law 4910-
07.D to reference the fifth floor of the building, which will provide for
amenities.
CARRIED
The main recommendation was CARRIED AS AMENDED.
2. PW07.005 — Hawthorne Lane Service Connections
General Committee recommends:
THAT, as described in report PW07-005:
• Council approve and authorize the payment for the service
connections for No. 28 and No. 29 Hawthorne Lane in the amount
of $55,922.66, and
THAT the necessary funds be taken from the water and sewer
reserves; and
• THAT the matter be referred to staff to determine whether the
Town of Aurora can recover this from Errors d Omissions
insurance, and include the reason(s) as to why the opportunity
to receive a $3,200 discount was not taken.
CARRIED
4. PL07-030 — Bill 51 — The Planning and Conservation Land Statute Law
Amendment Act
General Committee recommends:
Corrected at Council THAT report PL07-030 be received for information, and
No 07-11 April 24, 2007
THAT staff report back to Council on interim changes that will be required
to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to implement the positive changes
provided for under Bill 51; and
THAT the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, to ensure that there
are no negative impacts on adjacent land uses, be requested to
complete strict development policies pertaining to energy projects, prior to
the Lieutenant Governor exempting any class of undertakings under the
provisions of Section 62,0.1(1 a and 70 h) of the Planning Act; and
THAT staff report back to Council on the implications of
implementing Bill 51 with regards to changes of powers,
responsibilities and/Or authority of Council.
CARRIED
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GENERAL COMMITTEE - MAY 1, 2007
General Committee Report No. 07-21 Page 8 of 11
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Councillor Marsh, having previously declared an interest in item 8, did not take part in
the vote called for in regard to the adoption of this item.
8. PL07-035 — Applications to Amend Zoning By-law and
Draft Plan of Subdivision
Victor Priestly/Claretree Developments 105 Inc.
Part of Lot 25, Concession 2, E.Y.S.
Files D14-17-06 & D12-03-06
General Committee recommends:
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of
applications to amend the Zoning By-law and Draft Plan of Subdivision,
Files D14-17-06 and D12-03-06 scheduled for the Public Planning
meeting of May 23, 2007.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT this meeting be extended beyond 10:30 p.m. in order to address the
remaining items on the agenda.
CARRIED
9. PL07-037— Street Naming Policy -Amendments
General Committee recommends:
THAT any member of Aurora Council be eligible for nomination for the
bank of approved names; and
THAT the selection of an Aurora Councillor's name for use, not occur
during that Councillor's term of office.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the following amendments be made to the Street Naming
Policy.,
NOTIFICATION OF A NEW STREET NAME SUBMISSION TO BOTH
THE PUBLIC AND STREET NAME NOMINEE.
Notice will be sent to
New street name nominees or remaining family members of
individuals that can be identified and who are in any way associated
or connected with the proposed street name. This notice would be
sent only when the nominee is added to the Street Name Bank and
not when the name is selected for a new street in Aurora.
and
The public at large through the Era Banner Notice Board appearing in
two (2) editions and the Town's Web Site for a 30 day period.
and
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Region of York Planning Department, Central York Fire Services and
the Town of Aurora Public Works Department.
Any objections to a Street Name(s) on the Aurora Bank of Approved
Street Names must be made in writing and addressed to the Town of
Aurora Department of Planning and Development Services. A street
name(s) will only be removed under the following conditions.,
A request is made in writing by the street name nominee or
remaining family members to have his/her name removed from the
list.
and
Emergency Services (Central York Fire Services, York Regional
Police, Bell 911 and York EMS) along with the Town of Aurora
Department of Planning and Development Services believe that a
current street name submission may potentially have a negative
impact on 911 Emergency Services. If such an issue arises the Street
Name Nominee or remaining family members will be notified in
writing explaining why their name has been removed from the list.
CARRIED
10. PL07-029 — Official Plan Amendment No. 66
Industrial/Commercial Designations and
Economic Development
File D09-03-06
General Committee recommends:
THAT the matter be referred to staff for suggested wording regarding #6,
pertaining to arterial roads, on page 5 of report PL07-029.
CARRIED
14. Resolution from the Township of King
Re: Calling on the Upper Levels of Government to Provide Funding
Assistance for Municipal Infrastructure and to Review Certain
Programs
General Committee recommends:
THAT the resolution from the Township of King regarding "Calling on the
Upper Levels of Government to Provide Funding Assistance for Municipal
Infrastructure and to Review Certain Programs" be received and referred to
staff for comments.
CARRIED
16. CS07-026 — Community Strategic PALS Advisory Committee
Terms of Reference
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Community Strategic PALS Advisory Committee Terms of
Reference be deferred to a future meeting.
CARRIED
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Councillor Buck left the meeting at 11:10 p.m.
18. FS07-015 — Proposed 2007 Water, Wastewater, Storm Sewer and Sewage
Pumping Station Rates
General Committee recommends:
THAT Council approve the 2007 Water/Wastewater Budget as presented;
and
THAT Council approve in principle the 2007 Retail Water rate of $0.9447
per cubic meter and the Retail Wastewater rate of $0.7679 per cubic
meter for all bills issued on and after May 1, 2007; and
THAT Council approve in principle the 2007 Flat Rate Storm Sewer
charge of $46.49 per unit per annum for Residential and Condominium
properties and $607.44 per unit per annum for metered
Commercial/Industrial and Multi -Residential properties for all bills issued
on and after May 1, 2007; and
THAT Council approve in principle the 2007 Flat Rate Sewage Pumping
Station charge for the 163 users of the Ballymore Sewage Pumping
Station of $104.28 per annum on all bills issued on and after May 1, 2007;
and
THAT Council approve in principle the 2007 Flat Rate Sewage Pumping
Station charge for the 2460 users of the Bayview Vandorf Sewage
Pumping Station of $69.12 per annum on all bills issued on and after Mayl
1,2007;and
THAT Council approve in principle the 2007 Bulk Purchase Water Rate of
$1.7126 per cubic meter on all bills issued on and after May 1. 2007.
THAT the necessary by-law to implement the foregoing be introduced at
the Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 24, 2007 and circulated
in accordance with Section 12 of Ontario Regulation 244/02 — Fees and
Charges.
CARRIED
19. Correspondence from Toronto and Region Conservation
for The Living City
General Committee recommends:
THAT Councillor Collins-Mrakas be appointed to the Humber Watershed
Alliance 2007 — 2009 as the Town of Aurora representative; and
THAT a staff member be assigned to the Humber Watershed Alliance
2007 — 2009.
CARRIED
IX CLOSED SESSION
Personal Matters
General Committee recommends:
THAT General Committee convene into a closed session to consider a
matter regarding personal matters pertaining to identifiable individuals.
CARRIED
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General Committee recommends:
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 11:22 p.m.
CARRIED
THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 07-21 WAS CONSIDERED
BY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2007. ITEMS 4 AND
12 WERE CORRECTED, ITEM 8 WAS ADOPTED AS ORIGINALLY PRESENTED
AND THE REMAINDER OF THE MINUTES WERE ADOPTED AS CORRECTED.
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR KAREN EWART, DEPUTY CLERK
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