MINUTES - Committee of the Whole - 19870909MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
NO. 40-87
Boardroom, Town of Aurora Administrative Offices
Wednesday, September 9, 1987
7:30 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Councillor Jones in the Chair; Mayor West;
Councillors Barker, Buck (7:36 p.m.),
McKenzie, Paivio, Pedersen, Timpson and
Weller.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Chief Administrative Officer, Clerk,
Deputy Clerk, Fire Chief (7:32 p.m.),
Director of Planning (7:32 p.m.),
Director ·Of Public Works (7:32 p.m.),
Chief Building Official (7:32 p.m.),
Treasurer (7:38 p.m.) and Director of
Personnel (7:32p.m.).
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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#2
Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor Weller
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 Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the late letter received from the Pineneedle Drive residents
be added to Unfinished Business on the agenda, and the
supplementary information received from Weight Watchers be
considered with their letter.
CARRIED
The recommendation CARRIED AS AMENDED.
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Mark P. Kolb, Aurora re: status of Old Bloomington Road; East of
Steeplechase Ave.; Pt. Lot 71, Cone. 1, Parcels 2 & 3, Plan 65R-3256
#3 Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT staff be directed to contact abutting landowners to determine
if there is interest in purchasing the road allowance and a report
on this matter be submitted to Council.
CARRIED
Alliance for the Preservation of English in Canada re: Bill 8 -·The French
Language Services Act
#4 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Mayor West
THAT a report addressing the implementation of the terms of the
legislation and whether the Bill is permissive or mandatory in
nature be provided by staff.
CARRIED
(THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER PRESENTED A VERBAL REPORT TO COUNCIL ON
SEPTEMBER 16, 1987 WHICH INDICATED THAT THE PROVISIONS OF BILL 8 WERE
PERMISSIVE IN NATURE. AS THEY APPLIED TO MUNICIPALITIES WITHIN THE REGIONAL
MUNICIPALITY OF YORK.)
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Queen's York Rangers, National Defence re: Permission to use park at
Wellington and Mosley Streets
#5 Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT permission be granted to the A Squadron of the Queen's York
Rangers to use the Town Park on September 19th for a static
helicopter display provided the subject area is barricaded to the
satisfaction of the Parks Department.
CARRIED
Aurora War Memorial Association re: Town's presentation for use of the War
Memorial lands
#6 Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT the letter from the Aurora War Memorial Association be
received as information and a letter of thanks be forwarded to the
Town Committee members who participated in the discussions with the
Memorial Board.
CARRIED
Mayor West memo to Members of Council re: Official Name for the Family
Leisure Complex
#7 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT the Leisure Services facility be formally named the "Aurora
Family Leisure Complex" and that the official opening of the
building be scheduled for a date to be determined in January, 1988.
CARRIED
Mayor West memo to Members of Council re: Olympic Torch Relay
#8 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT the Community Centre be the stopping place for the Olympic
Torch Relay and that a committee of five citizens and two
councillors be appointed to oversee the planned Awards Ceremony and
related Olympic Relay.
CARRIED
Ma.vor West memo to Members of Counci 1 re: Mr. Geoffrey Marston; Framing
and hanging of "A Hong Kong Diary" in Administrative Centre
#9 Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Mayor West
THAT the poem "A Hong Kong Diary" be suitably framed and placed in
the Administration Building as suggested in the Mayor's memorandum.
CARRIED
Weight Watchers re: 1987 "Poundathon"
#10 Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT the Town of Aurora support the 1987 "Poundathon" for diabetes
organized by Weight Watchers and that November be proclaimed as
"Diabetes Month" in the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
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Mayor West memo to Members of Council re: Corporate Plan
#11 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT this matter be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer
for review in conjunction with the preparation of the Aurora
Corporate Plan.
CARRIED
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) News
Release re: Proposed changes to EAS criter)a
#12
#13
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT the CRTC be advised that the Town of Aurora is in favour of
the revised criteria and the changes proposed by Bell Canada to the
Extended Area Service Plan.
DEFERRAL -Upon the question of the adoption of the recommendation
it was:
Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT this matter be deferred until such time as a meeting with a
Bell Canada representative can be arranged to review the proposed
changes. The matter to be dealt with in time for the October 26th
comment deadline.
CARRIED
S. Seibert, Director of Planning memo to Mayor and Members of Council re:
Special Council meeting
#14 Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT proposed By-law No. 2937-87 be put forward for three reading
consideration at the Council meeting scheduled for September 16th.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
a) City of Mississauga re: "How to provide affordable housing: Action,
plans and solutions" Conference
b) Recycling Council of Ontario re: 8th Annual Conference
c) Whipper Watson re: Cat Scan Campaign; York County Hospital Foundation
d) Mary Gibson, 35 Glass Drive, Aurora re: Appreciation for completion of
easement restoration
STAFF REPORTS
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Report PL87-122-279 -Proposed Plan of Subdivision, Pt. Lots 76 & 77, Cone.
1 W.Y.S., Corridor Enterprises Inc. 19T-85048, O.M.B. File No. S870003
#15 Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT subject to resolution of the road pattern proposed plan
subdivision 19T-85048 be recommended for draft approval subject to
the following conditions:
1. The applicant be required to lodge with the Town of Aurora
prior to draft approval an irrevocable letter of credit in the
amount of the lot levies due, to secure servicing allocation
for the draft plan.
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2. Approval shall relate to a draft plan of subdivision by Pound
Welch Associates Limited dated May 5, 1985, revised October 6,
1986 as red line revised as follows:
3.
i) the notation shown on Blocks A and B is amended from
Future Residential to Open Space.
ii) a 3 metre walkway is provided between lots 64 and 65 and
between lots 49 and 50 on Street "C", and between Lots 79
and 80 on Street "D".
iii) no lot on Street "C" has a frontage less than 18 metres.
iv) the width of Street "A" is reduced from 26 metres to 22
metres.
The owner( s) shall
agreements with the
conditions, financial
enter into one or more subdivision
Town of Aurora agreeing to satisfy all
and otherwise of the Town of Aurora.
4. Prior to final approval the lands within this draft plan of
subdivision shall be appropriately zoned in a zoning by-law
which has come into effect in accordance with the provisions
of the Planning Act.
5. All road allowances, road widenings, 0.3 metre reserves, and
daylighting triangles included in this draft plan of
subdivision shall be deeded to the Town of Aurora, where
required at no cost and free of all encumbrances.
6. All road allowances included within this draft plan of
subdivision shall be named to the satisfaction of the Town of
Aurora and the Regional Planning Department.
7. All dead ends and open sides of road allowances created by
this draft plan of subdivision shall be terminated in 0.3
metre reserves, to be conveyed to the Town of Aurora free of
cost and encumbrances, to be held by the Town of Aurora until
required for future road allowances or the development of
adjacent 1 ands.
8. The owner(s) shall agree that services to be installed by the
owner( s) i ncl udi ng adequate pavement width for 1 oca 1 roads,
curbs, gutters, sidewalks, watermains, sanitary sewers, storm
sewers, street 1 i ghts, regula tory signs, and other services
where required shall be in accordance with the Town of
Aurora's standards and specifications.
9. Such easements as may be required for uti 1 ity or drainage
purposes sha 11 be granted to the Town of Aurora or other
appropriate authority both within and outside of the plan of
subdivision at no cost and free of all encumbrances prior to
registration, and be described and included in the subdivision
agreement and shown on the engineering drawings.
10. Hydro-electric, natural gas, telephone services and T.V.
services where required, shall be constructed underground
within the road allowance or other appropriate easement.
11. The owner( s) sha 11 agree to provide engineering drawings as
required and construct planned sanitary sewage works,
watermains and storm water management works both upon the
lands and external to the lands to the satisfaction of the
Town, including the approved connections to the existing
system.
12. The owner(s) shall agree in the subdivision agreement not to
remove trees without the written approval of the Town of
Aurora.
13. The owner(s) agree to plant such trees on
as required in accordance with the
Specifications.
the road allowances
Town's Open Space
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14. The owner(s) shall convey Blocks A and B as Open Space to the
Town of Aurora free of all encumbrances.
15. The owner(s) shall agree in the subdivision agreement to
provide such fencing as may be required and in accordance with
the Town's Open Space Specifications including a landscape
plan which details existing and final grades and facilities,
if necessary.
16. The owner(s) shall agree to provide a financial guarantee
satisfactory to the Town to prepare detailed fencing plans for
the Town's approva 1 where appropriate; furthermore, the
owner(s) shall agree in the subdivision agreement to carry out
said plans.
17. Prior to final approval the owner(s) shall engage a qualified
consultant to prepare landscaping plans which may include,
planting, berms, fences or a suitable combination which is
satisfactory to the Town of Aurora for the Bathurst Street and
Henderson Drive frontages of the property.
18. Prior to final approval, the owner(s) shall engage the
services of a consultant to complete a noise study
recommending noise centro 1 features satisfactory to the
Ministry of the Environment and the Town of Aurora.
19. Prior to final approval the Ministry of the Environment shall
be notified by a copy of the fully executed subdivision
agreement between the developer and the municipality that a
noise control features recommended by the acoustical report
and approved by the Ministry of the Environment and the Town
of Aurora shall be implemented as approved, by the
requirements of the subdivision agreement.
20. In the event that a slight noise level excess will remain
despite the implementation of the noise control features, the
following warning clause shall be included in a registered
portion of the subdivision agreement:
"Purchasers are advised that despite the inclusion of noise
control features within the development area and within the
individual building units, noise levels may continue to be of
concern occasionally interfering with some activities of the
dwelling occupants."
21. Prior to final approval and any grading on the site the
owner(s) shall prepare a storm water management report
including methods of erosion control during and after
construction which is satisfactory to the Town of Aurora and
the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority.
22. The owner(s) shall agree in the subdivision agreement to carry
out such works as may be required by the studies required
under Condition 12 above.
23. The owner( s) shall convey Block E to the Town of Aurora free
of charge and all encumbrances.
24. The owner(s) shall agree in the subdivision agreement to pay a
proportionate share of the cost of the traffic 1 ights at the
Henderson Drive intersection with Bathurst Street, as billed
to the Town of Aurora by the Regional Municipality of York.
25. The owner(s) shall agree in the subdivision agreement in
accordance with the "Suppl ementa 1 Agreement" dated December 3,
1984 part 5 to construct a sidewalk along the north side of
Henderson Drive between Seaton and McClenny.
26. The owner(s) shall agree in the subdivision agreement to
acquire a 5.1 metre widening of Henderson Drive along the
frontage of part 4 of 65R-5578.
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27. The owner(s) shall agree in the subdivision agreement to
complete Henderson Drive reconstruction Phase II and Phase III
as set out in the subdivision agreement dated December 3, 1984
and the Supplemental Agreement of the same date.
28. The owner(s) shall agree in the subdivision agreement to grant
an easement to the Town of Aurora over the area where the
watermain connection with Bathurst Street was installed in any
area where the watermain does not follow a road allowance.
CARRIED
(COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 16, 1987 RECEIVED THE FOREGOING
RECOMMENDATION AND AMENDED SAME UNDER "NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT".)
Report PL87-123-280 -Proposed Plan of Subdivision, Part Lots 76 & 77,
Cone. 1 W.Y.S., Peter Avery, Jean Avery, A.W. Boland & Jean Boland,
19T-85110; O.M.B. File No. S870016
#16 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT subject to reso 1 uti on of the road pattern proposed plan of
subdivision 19T -85110 be recommended for draft approval subject to
the following conditions:
1. The app 1 i cant be required to 1 odge with the Town of Aurora
prior to draft approval an irrevocable letter of credit in the
amount of the lot levies due, to secure servicing allocation
for the draft plan.
2. Approval shall relate to a draft plan of subdivision by
Derkowski Payne Ltd. dated November 30, 1984, revised August
18, 1987.
3. The owner(s) shall enter into one or more subdivision
agreements with the Town of Aurora agreeing to satisfy all
conditions, financial and otherwise of the Town of Aurora.
4. Prior to final approval the lands within this draft plan of
subdivision shall be appropriately zoned in a zoning by-law
which has come into effect in accordance with the provisions
of the Planning Act.
5. All road allowances, road widenings, 0.3 metre reserves, and
daylighting triangles included in this draft plan of
subdivision shall be deeded to the Town of Aurora, where
required at no cost and free of all encumbrances.
6. All road allowances included within this draft plan of
subdivision shall be named to the satisfaction of the Town of
Aurora and the Regional Planning Department.
7. All dead ends and open sides of road allowances created by
this draft plan of subdivision shall be terminated in 0.3
metre reserves, to be conveyed to the Town of Aurora free of
cost and encumbrances, to be he 1 d by the Town of Aurora unti 1
required for future road allowances or the development of
adjacent lands.
8. The owner(s) shall agree that services to be installed by the
owner( s) including adequate pavement width for 1 oca 1 roads,
curbs, gutters, sidewalks, watermains, sanitary sewers, storm
sewers, street 1 i ghts, regula tory signs, and other services
where required shall be in accordance with the Town of
Aurora's standards and specifications.
9. Such easements as may be required for utility or drainage
purposes shall be granted to the Town of Aurora or other
appropriate authority both within and outside of the plan of
subdivision at no cost and free of all encumbrances prior to
registration, and be described and included in the subdivision
agreement and shown on the engineering drawings.
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10. Hydro-electric,
services where
within the road
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natural gas, telephone services and T.V.
required, shall be constructed underground
allowance or other appropriate easement.
11. The owner(s) shall agree to provide engineering drawings as
required and construct plan ned sanitary sewage works,
watermains and storm water management works both upon the
lands and external to the lands to the satisfaction of the
Town, including the approved connections to the existing
system.
12. The owner(s) shall agree in the subdivision agreement not to
remove trees without the written approval of the Town of
Aurora.
13. The owner(s) agree to plant such trees on
as required in accordance with the
Specifications.
the road allowances
Town's Open Space
14. The owner(s) shall convey Block "A" as Open Space to the Town
of Aurora free of all encumbrances.
15. The owner(s) shall agree in the subdivision agreement to
provide such fencing as may be required and in accordance with
the Town's Open Space Specifications including a landscape
plan which details existing and final grades and facilities,
if necessary.
16. The owner(s) shall agree to provide a financial guarantee
satisfactory to the Town to prepare detailed fencing plans for
the Town's approval where appropriate; furthermore, the
owner(s) shall agree in the subdivision agreement to carry out
said plans.
17. Prior to final approval the owner(s) shall engage a qualified
consultant to prepare landscaping plans which may include,
planting, berms, fences or a suitable combination which is
satisfactory to the Town of Aurora for the Bathurst Street
frontage of the property.
18. Prior to final approval, the owner(s) shall engage the
services of a consultant to complete a noise study
recommending noise control features satisfactory to the
Ministry of the Environment and the Town of Aurora.
19. Prior to final approval the Ministry of the Environment shall
be notified by a copy of the fully executed subdivision
agreement between the deve 1 oper and the mun i c i pa 1 i ty that a
noise contro 1 features recommended by the acousti ca 1 report
and approved by the Ministry of the Environment and the Town
of Aurora shall be implemented as approved, by the
requirements of the subdivision agreement.
20. In the event that a slight noise level excess will remain
despite the implementation of the noise control features, the
following warning clause shall be included in a registered
portion of the subdivision agreement:
"Purchasers are ad vi sed that despite the i ncl us ion of noise
control features within the development area and within the
individual building units, noise levels may continue to be of
concern occasionally interfering with some activities of the
dwelling occupants."
21. Prior to final approval and any grading on the site the
owner(s) shall prepare a storm water management report
including methods of erosion control during and after
construction which is satisfactory to the Town of Aurora and
the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority.
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22. The owner(s) shall agree in the subdivision agreement to carry
out such works as may be required by the studies required
under Condition 12 above.
23. The owner(s) shall agree in the subdivision agreement to pay a
proportionate share of the cost of the traffic 1 ights at the
Henderson Drive intersection with Bathurst Street, as billed
to the Town of Aurora by the Regional Municipality of York.
24. The owner(s) shall agree in the subdivision agreement that
Block "B" will only be developed in conjunction with Block 108
of Plan 65M-2281.
25. The owner(s) shall agree in the subdivision agreement that the
subject lands shall only be developed in conjunction with the
lands to the south. If the owner(s) is unable to acquire a
right of way through these lands the Town will assist them in
obtaining such access.
CARRIED
(COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 16, 1987 RECEIVED THE FOREGOING
RECOMMENDATION AND AMENDED SAME UNDER "NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT".)
#17 Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT staff be directed to inform the planners for the Avery/Boland
lands that the Town requires the provision of a 3 metre walkway to
link the street and Block "A" on the proposed draft plan in the
area of Lots 20 to 24.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Reoort ADM87-018-167 -Extended Office Hours from Council, May 27,
1987
#18 ~Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the extended office hour policy be continued until such time
as a staff report addressing this matter is received.
CARRIED
Mayor West memo to Members of Council re: Cleaning of Yonge Street
sidewalks and gutters
#19 Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the report of the Director of Public Works regarding the cost
of sweeping the urban section of Yonge Street be received in time
for Budget discussions.
CARRIED
William Allen, Pineneedle Drive Association re: Interlocking Sidewalk
#20 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT the letter from the Pineneedle Drive residents be received as
information and that staff be directed to instruct Wimpey to
proceed with the concrete sidewalk installation as originally set
out in the subdivision agreement.
CARRIED
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NOTICE OF MOTION
Councillor Buck gave Notice of Motion concerning the arrangements to be made
for a proposal to be submitted by a social services related organization for
the maintenance of the Yonge Street planters.
Mayor West gave Notice of Motion concerning the current state of the Tannery
Creek subdivision and the completion of the obligations of the developer.
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Weller -review of previous Council Committee system as compared
to present Committee of the Whole system.
NEW BUSINESS
Kiwanis Club of Aurora-Newmarket re: Fund Raising Drive for York County
Hospital Cat Scan and Aurora Family Leisure Complex
#21 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Council confirm its policy that Town facilities will be
provided at no charge for fund raising events which will benefit
the Aurora Family Leisure Complex Fund Raising Drive and the fees
be journalled from the Grants budget; and
THAT the Kiwanis Club of Aurora-Newmarket be given permission to
use the rna in surface of the Aurora Community Centre on September
19, 1987 from 12:00 noon for an Oktoberfest fund raising event
which will benefit the York County Hospital Cat Scan Campaign and
the Aurora Family Leisure Complex Fund Raising Drive in accordance
with this policy.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#22 Moved by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:06 p.m.
CARRIED
(THE MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING NO. 40-87 WERE
CONSIDERED AND ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY THE COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING HELD
SEPTEMBER 16, 1987.)