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TOWN OF AURORA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Monday, June 14, 1993
7:30p.m.
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COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Councillor Griffith in the Chair;
Mayor West, Councillors
Constable, Healy, Jones,
McKenzie, Pedersen, Timpson
and Weller.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Chief Administrative Officer,
Clerk (9:00p.m.), Deputy Clerk,
Director of Planning, Director of
Building Administration, Acting
Director of Public Works,
Director of Leisure Services,
Treasurer and Recording
Secretary.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councillor McKenzie declared a possible Conflict of Interest with respect to Report
PL93-051-187 by virtue of ownership of property within four hundred feet of the
Wellington Street corridor, 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.
Councillor Weller declared a possible Conflict of Interest with respect to Report PL93-
051-187 by virtue of ownership of property within four hundred feet of the Wellington
Street corridor, 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.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#1. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Clerk's Department
be approved as outlined herein, with the addition of correspondence
received in opposition to the proposed restrictions on Centre Street from
Mr. McCrea for inclusion with Report PW93-043-184.
CARRIED
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DELEGATIONS
Ms. Julie Leggett. Terra-Tory Management Ltd. re: Proposed
Traffic Restrictions on Centre Street and Proposed Closure
of Centre Crescent
Ms. Leggett, representing Ms. Adrienne Cameron, the owner of lands at the northeast
corner of Wellington Street East and Centre Crescent South indicated that her client has
concerns with the proposed restrictions on Centre Street. She believes that the
restrictions will hinder the future use and value of her property because they will prevent
the possible closure and sale of Centre Crescent South to Ms. Cameron. Her client
supports the position of providing a turning circle if a restriction of traffic on Centre
Street is approved. Ms Leggett requested that Council explore the possibility of
permanently closing Centre Crescent South and investigating the possibility of perhaps
a smaller turning circle. Ms. Leggett indicated that her client may be interested in
pursuing the purchase of the closed portion.
#2. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the delegation be received and referred for consideration with Report
PW93-043-184.
CARRIED
Mr. John Mcintyre. Town of Aurora LACAC re: Church Street School
#3. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the delegation be heard prior to consideration of Report LS93-037-
188.
CARRIED
Mr. Al Majauskas. Resident re: Proposed Atkinson Park Light Installation
Mr. Majauskas' property adjoins Atkinson Park. One of the fixtures will be installed
directly behind his yard and he is concerned that this will present itself as a nuisance in
the form of light shining in his windows and encouraging possible night activities in the
park. He requested that Council reconsider its decision to install the lighting in the park.
#4. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the delegation be referred to the Unfinished Business section of the
Agenda.
CARRIED
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CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority re: Paper -"Restructuring
Resource ~anagement in Ontario-A Blu<a>rint for Success"
#S. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
The Regional ~unicipality of York re: Notice of the Passing
of a Development Charges By-law
#6. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
BA93-006-179-Application for Variance from Sign By-law
14987 Yonge Street
#7. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT Council grant the requested variance from the Sign By-law upon the
condition that if the sign is replaced compliance with the Sign By-law will
be required.
CARRIED
BA93-007-180-Trailer Sign Regulations
#8. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Staff be directed to canvass local trailer sign users regarding
regulations and enforcement and report back to the Committee with
recommendations.
CARRIED
BA93-008-181 -Application for Variance From Sign By-law
#9. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Council grant a variance to By-law No. 3400-92 to permit Howard
Johnson Hotel and Restaurant to erect a pylon sign in the location of the
existing pylon sign conditional upon Kelloryn Inns Inc. entering into an
encroachment agreement with the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
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TR93-021-182-Financial Results of Sewer and Water Operations
#10. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the Report be received as information; and
THAT Council review the Sewer and Water rates annually during the
Budget Process for a mid-year rate change, if required.
CARRIED
TR93-023-183-AMO's Response to the Draft Report of the
Task Force on Develqpment Charges Implementation
#11. Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Report TR93-023-183 regarding AMO's response to the Draft
Report of the Task Force on Development Charges implementation be
received as information.
CARRIED
PW93-043-184-Proposed One-Way Traffic on Centre Street: and
Correspondence from Mr. Brent White: Mr. & Mrs. Spencer:
Mr. Kursikowski and Mr. McCrea. Residents and Terra-Tory
Management Ltd. re: One-Way Traffic on Centre Street and
Delegation of Ms. Julie Leggett. Terra-Tory Management Ltd
#12. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Mayor West
THAT traffic not be restricted such that travel will be limited to one
direction only on Centre Street, being in the easterly direction, between the
CN tracks and Centre Crescent South; and
THAT current provisions regarding traffic flow remain in effect.
CARRIED
CL93-016-185-Enactment of Division Fences By-law and
Repeal of Line Fences Act Proceedings
#13. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Town By-laws respecting the appointment of fence viewers under
the Line Fences Act be repealed; and
THAT Bill No. 3468-93, being a By-law to apportion the costs of division
fences, be given first and second reading.
CARRIED
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CL93-019-186-Refreshment Vending By-law 3224-90
#14. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT Council not re-examine the provisions of By-law 3224-90, respecting
the licensing of hot dog carts, to respond to those wishing to provide
additional services of this nature; and
THAT refreshment services provided by local service clubs in conjunction
with functions conducted in Town parks be exempt from the provisions of
the By-law.
CARRIED
PL93-051-187 -Wellington Street Corridor-Secondary Plan
#15. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT ~arshall ~acklin ~onaghan in association with John Winter and
Associates and J.L.T. Urban Design Consultants be requested to submit a
proposal to carry out the secondary plan study for the Wellington Street
Corridor area;
THAT the existing Citizens Committee be requested to remain in place to
guide the process; and
THAT members of Council who may wish to sit on the Committee contact
the Director of Planning.
CARRIED
Councillors ~cKenzie and Weller, having previously declared a possible Conflict of
Interest in this matter, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard.
DELEGATION
Mr. John Mcintyre. Town of Aurora LACAC re: Church Street School
Mr. Mcintyre provided a slide presentation, depicting some of the history of the School.
He noted its current function as a home for the museum and various service clubs.
Mr. Mcintyre detailed the considerable amount of restoration work that was completed
in 1981 with financial assistance from the community. He urged the Committee to adopt
the recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee and, with the assistance of the
community, continue to support this historical site.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
LS93-037-188 -Church Street School Restoration:
Memorandum from Councillor McKenzie:
Church Street School Ad Hoc Committee Report No. 03: and
Memorandum from J. Mcintyre. Chair. LACAC re: Church
Street School Restoration
#16. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the report prepared by the Church Street School Ad Hoc Committee
be received as information;
THAT Council approve proceeding with a tender call for the roof
replacement and reinforcing at Church Street School;
THAT Council approve in principle, subject to annual budget approval, an
annual allocation of $75,000-$100,000 to effect essential structural work
on the exterior of Church Street School over the next three to five years;
THAT the specific end use for the Church Street building be determined in
the future following completion of the essential exterior structural work;
THAT community fundraising be approved as the vehicle for completion
of required interior renovations to Church Street School, in the future; and
THAT the Church Street School Ad Hoc Committee prepare a detailed
report to Council outlining the improvements required to be completed in
the next few years.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the recommendation it was:
#17. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT a ten to fifteen year financial plan respecting such matters as total
revenues from all sources and expenditures, including restoration works, be
included in the report to be prepared by the Church Street School Ad Hoc
Committee.
CARRIED
THE RECOMMENDATION CARRIED AS AMENDED
Mr. Al Majauskas. Resident re: Proposed Atkinson Park Light Installation
#18. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT Council approve the installation of park lighting, complete with
deflecting shields, at Atkinson Park.
CARRIED
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Councillor Healy informed members that the Town received numerous compliments
regarding its recreation facilities by participants at a recent ball tournament.
ADJOURNMENT
#19. Moved by Mayor West
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:10p.m.
CARRIED
(THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING NO. 04-93 WAS
CONSIDERED AND ADOPTED, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF RECOMMENDATION
NO. 15 WHICH WAS ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING
HELD ON JUNE 23, 1993)
L. UNICIP AL CLERK