MINUTES - Committee of the Whole - 19870114MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
NO; 02-87
Boardroom, Town of Aurora Administrative Offices
Wednesday, January 14, 1987
7:35 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair; Councillors
Barker, Buck (7:44 p.m.), Jones, McKenzie,
Pedersen, Timpson and Weller.
Councillor Pa i vi o absent due to a family
matter.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Chief Administrative Officer, Treasurer,
Director of Public Works, Director of
Planning, Chief Building Official,
Engineer, Fire Chief, Clerk and Deputy
Clerk.
Director of Leisure Services absent due to
a family matter.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein.
AMENDMENT -Upon the question of the adoption of the
recommendation it was:
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT the recommendations contained within Report No. PW87-002-12
be removed from the Agenda.
CARRIED
The recommendation CARRIED AS AMENDED.
CORRESPONDENCE
Mayor West memo to All Members of Council re: Vic's Shoe Repair Skate
pay Banner -February 4 to 15, 1987; Permission for Clerk and Mayor to deal
with requests for banners
#3 Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT permission be given to erect the Vic's Shoe Repair Skate Day
Banner across Yonge Street from February 4 to 15, 1987.
FURTHER THAT, future requests for banner placement may be
considered by the Mayor and Clerk instead of Council.
CARRIED
Mrs. Merle Bowman, Aurora, Ontario re: proposed reconstruction of We 11 s
Street
#4 Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT this matter be referred to the Unfinished Business section of
the Agenda for consideration.
CARRIED
Mr. Paul S. Darlaston, Aurora, Ontario re: reconstruction of Harrison
Avenue, Wells-Street and Connati~Avenue
#5 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT this matter be referred to the Unfinished Business section of
the Agenda for consideration.
CARRIED
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DELEGATIONS
Mr. P. Reynolds, Aurora, Ontario re: Reconstruction -Wel_ls Street,
Connaught Avenue and Harrison Avenue
Mr. Pat Reynolds appeared as a delegation to address his concerns respecting
the reconstruction of Harrison Avenue between Wells and Edward Streets. His
concerns revolved around the design parameters for the work, the width of
boulevards, and protection of trees during the construction process.
Ms. M. Urquhart, Aurora, Ontario re: Reconstruction -Wells Street,
Connaught Avenue and Harrison Avenue
Mr. Eldon Rostum appeared on beha 1 f of Connaught Avenue residents
reiterating their concerns about the proposed width of the street as
currently designed. It was requested that the roadway be confined to a 24'
width after reconstruction.
STAFF REPORTS
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
Report No. CL87-001-5 -Extension of Sanitary Sewers to Service the
Proposed Timberlane Tennis Club
#6 Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Jones
(1) THAT Council confirms that, with the exception of the
provision of limited water services to the proposed Beacon
Hall Golf and Country Club and the proposed Timberlane
Tennis Club, the urban services boundary remain on the north
side of Vandorf Sideroad as has been previously established;
and further
(2) THAT the proponents of the Timberlane Tennis Club be advised
that the Town of Aurora wi 11 not permit the extension of
sanitary sewer services along Vandorf Sideroad to service
their proposed development.
CARRIED
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Report No. BLDG87-001-6-Taxi By-law No. 2345-80
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Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Aurora(79) Taxi be notified that its request for two (2)
additional taxi licences be denied at this time.
DEFERRAL -Upon the question of the adoption of the
recommendation as read it was:
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT consideration of this matter be deferred for Council's review
of the current by-1 aw and po 1 i ci es regarding the issuance of taxi
licences.
DEFERRAL CARRIED
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Report No. AFD87-001-7 -Additional Bay for Fire Department Use
#9 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council give its consideration and approval to the expansion
of our present facilities to the north of our present building, for
the purpose of assuring that the needs of the Fire Department keep
pace with the growth of the Town and to maintain our present level
of safety and fire protection to the citizens.
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THAT an additional bay of approximately 18' wide x approximately
65' in depth (depth of our present north wa 11) be bui 1t. This
would include one (1) bay and could in the future be utili zed by
the Fire Prevention personnel or other specialized areas of the
Fire Department.
AMENDMENT -Upon the question of the adoption of the
recommendation it was:
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the words "to obtain cost" be inserted fo 11 owing the word
"approval" in the first 1 ine of the recommendation so that the
first paragraph will now read as follows:
THAT Council give its consideration and approval to obtain cost for
the expansion of our present facilities to the north of our present
building, for the purpose of assuring that the needs of the Fire
Department keep pace with the growth of the Town and to maintain
our present level of safety and fire protection to the citizens.
CARRIED
The recommendation CARRIED AS AMENDED.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Report No. PL87-004-8 -Citizens' Design Committee -Mcleod Drive/Aurora
Heights Drive Commercial Plaza
#11 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the owners be requested to prepare a site plan submission
based on the principles agreed to by the Citizens' Design Committee.
CARRIED
Report No. PL87-005-9 -Application for Amendment to Zoning By-law
2213-7~; Z-39-86; Mr. & Mrs. P. Shiner
#12 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT an additional meeting be held with the staff and owners of the
subject property to have a further discussion relating to the
parking and traffic safety issues that have been expressed by the
Council members this evening.
CARRIED
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Re ort No. PW87-001-10 -Financial Securit Reduction (Servicin &
Construction Lien Act ; Certificate of Acceptance, Lakeview Estates Ph. I
7 554048 Ontario Limited'
#13 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller
1. THAT Council authorize the release of Servicing and
Construction Lien Act securities as follows:
Servicing Securities ($332,125.42)
developer depositing with the Town a
amount of $31,100.00 to cover 125% of
and landscaping obligations.
be released upon the
certified cheque in the
all outstanding driveway
Construction Lien Act ($39,855.05) be released upon the
developer depositing with the Town a certified cheque in the
amount of $3,700.00 (15% of driveway and landscaping
obligations).
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(Both of the aforementioned certified cheques should be
guaranteed by the financial .institutions for a minimum twelve
month period.)
2. THAT Council approve the issuance of a Certificate of
Acceptance effectively assuming all servicing work located in
all public road allowances within the subject development
being that the necessary two year maintenance period has now
been satisfied.
CARRIED
PW87-003-ll -Terms of Reference
Operations Study
Vehicular and Pedestrian Traffic
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Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Barker
1. THAT the attached Terms of Reference be approved by Council.
2. THAT Council appoint citizen members to the Steering Committee.
3. THAT Council authorize said Steering Committee to proceed with
the selection of a Consultant.
AMENDMENT -Upon the question of the adoption of the
recommendation it was:
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT recommendation (2) be amended to read:
THAT the Steering Committee be comprised of the three Councillors
who were the former members of the Public Safety Committee, two
citizen members, two staff members, and the representatives of the
Ministry of Transportation and Communications and The Regional
Municipality of York, Engineering Department.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT recommendation (3) be amended by the insertion of the words
"recommendation of the" after "the" in the second line, so that
same shall now read as follows:
3. THAT Council authorize said Steering Committee to proceed with
the recommendation of the selection of a Consultant.
CARRIED
The recommendation CARRIED AS AMENDED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Proposed reconstruction of Wells Street, Harrison Avenue and Connaught
Avenue
#17 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
1. THAT the plans for the proposed reconstruction of Wells Street
be approved as presented by the Town Engineer with a 26' wide
asphalt width and 28' wide curb face to curb face;
2. THAT the pavement width for the reconstruction of Connaught
and Harrison Avenue be reduced to 24' asphalt, 26' total curb
face to curb face;
3. THAT the width of the sidewalks remain at 5' as presented; and
4. THAT in all cases the boulevards be 5' or less where possible.
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Councillor Jones called the question.
CARRIED
(COUNCIL, AT ITS MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 1987, RECEIEVED THE
FOREGOING RECOMMENDATION AND AMENDED SAME UNDER "NEW BUSINESS
ARISING FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT".)
ADJOURNMENT
#18 Moved by Councillor Jones
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:12p.m.
CARRIED
(THE MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING 02-87 WERE CONSIDERED AND
THE RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY THE COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING HELD ON
JANUARY 21, 1987.)