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AGENDA - General Committee - 20140114PUBLIC RELEASE January 10, 2014 TOWN OF AURORA GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, January 14, 2014 7 p.m. Council Chambers Councillor Buck in the Chair 1. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA RECOMMENDED: THAT the agenda as circulated by the Customer and Legislative Services Department be approved. 3. DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION 4. ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION 5. DELEGATIONS 6. PRESENTATIONS BY THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIR Environmental Advisory Committee Item 13 Councillor Paul Pirri Heritage Advisory Committee Item 14 Councillor John Abel General Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, January 14, 2014 Page 2 of 11 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Item 15 Councillor Chris Ballard Trails and Active Transportation Committee Item 16 Councillor John Gallo 7. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION 8. NOTICES OF MOTION (a) Councillor Pirri pg. 280 Re: Introduction of Municipal Recall Election Legislation (b) Mayor Dawe pg. 282 Re: Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan & Greenbelt Plan (c) Mayor Dawe pg. 283 Re: Video Conferencing for Advisory Committee Members 9. NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION 10. CLOSED SESSION THAT Council resolve into a General Committee Closed Session to consider: 1. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including a Town or Local Board employee; Re: CLS14-001 – Heritage Advisory Committee Awards of Excellence – Award Nominations 2. Litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the Town or a Local Board; Re: PL14-004 Appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board, Committee of Adjustment Minor Variance Application (Community Living York South), 19 Wethersfield Court 3. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Town or Local Board; Re: CAO14-001 – Hillary-McIntyre Park – Attachment 2 – Hillary-McIntyre Park Cost Benefits Study – Schedule A 11. ADJOURNMENT General Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, January 14, 2014 Page 3 of 11 AGENDA ITEMS 1. CAO14-001 – Hillary-McIntyre Park pg. 1 RECOMMENDED: THAT report CAO14-001 be received; and THAT report CAO14-001 be forwarded to the February 4, 2014 General Committee meeting for consideration, together with the following recommendations: THAT Council receive the attached “Hillary-McIntyre Park Cost Benefit Study” completed by Sierra Planning and Management and Carl Bray and Associates Limited; and THAT staff be authorized to negotiate the terms of agreements of purchase and sale for the Horton Place (15342 Yonge Street), Readman House (15356 Yonge Street) and Hillary House (15372 Yonge Street) properties for Council approval; and THAT staff report back to Council pertaining to: a) the details of the process of developing a master plan for the properties th at will guide the long-term development and operation of the three properties; and b) the outcome of the negotiations to purchase the three properties and to obtain authority to execute any such agreements. 2. BBS14-002 – Request for Sign Variance to Sign By-law No. 4898-07.P pg. 106 2 Orchard Heights Blvd. RECOMMENDED: THAT report BBS14-002 be received; and THAT Council approve a request for a variance to Sign By-law 4898-07.P to permit the installation of a canopy sign that extends beyond the limits of the canopy fascia. 3. BBS14-003 – The Noise By-law and Outdoor Playing of Music pg. 113 RECOMMENDED: THAT report BBS14-003 be received; and General Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, January 14, 2014 Page 4 of 11 THAT Noise Bylaw No. 4787-06.P not be amended for reasons outlined within Report No. BBS14-003. 4. BBS14-004 – Petch House – Change of Use Permit pg. 118 RECOMMENDED: THAT report BBS14-004 be received for information. 5. IES14-005 – Facility Projects Status Report pg. 122 RECOMMENDED: THAT report IES14-005 be received for information. 6. IES14-006 – Implementation of a Clear Bag Waste Program pg. 128 RECOMMENDED: THAT report IES14-006 be received; and THAT Council endorse the replacement of black garbage bags with clear garbage bags as the acceptable means to set out waste for collection; and THAT Council endorse the work plan for roll out of the clear bag program with soft launch starting July 1, 2014 and compliance to come into force January 1, 2015. 7. PL14-001 – Planning Applications Status List pg. 142 RECOMMENDED: THAT report PL14-001 be received for information. 8. PL14-002 – Proposed Bell Mobility Telecommunications Tower pg. 163 15320 Bayview Ave. Holdings 650-676 Wellington Street East File Number D11-(EX)04-13 RECOMMENDED: THAT report PL14-002 be received; and General Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, January 14, 2014 Page 5 of 11 THAT Council advise Industry Canada and the applicant that the Town’s Telecommunications Tower/Antenna Facilities Protocol has been complied with in respect to the proposed erection of a 29.9 m high monopole design telecommunication tower; and THAT Council direct staff to issue a statement of concurrence to the proponent and to Industry Canada for their consideration as required. 9. PR14-002 – Licence to Utilize Lands Owned by Ontario pg. 171 Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (OILC) Municipally Known as 100 Bloomington Road RECOMMENDED: THAT report PR14-002 be received; and THAT Council not proceed with the signing of an Agreement with the Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (OILC). 10. PR14-004 – Tree Protection By-law pg. 175 RECOMMENDED: THAT Report PR14-004 be received; and THAT Council approve the Private Tree Protection By-law as attached. 11. PR14-005 – Aurora Historical Society – Final Report “Aurora pg. 199 Collects: Revealing Our Shared History” RECOMMENDED: THAT report PR14-005 be received for information. 12. AAC14-01 – Accessibility Advisory Committee Report pg. 205 December 2, 2013 RECOMMENDED: THAT Council receive report AAC14-01; and THAT Council adopt the following recommendations from the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of December 2, 2013: General Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, January 14, 2014 Page 6 of 11 2. Memorandum from the Planner Re: Application for Site Plan Approval (Submission #1) York Region Christian Seniors Homes Inc. 15600 Leslie Street File No.: D11-10-13 THAT each entrance be barrier-free; and THAT there be an increase in accessible parking spots that have acceptable connectivity with delineated, contrasting identification marks; and THAT the parking spots be closer to the building for easier access for each phase. 3. Memorandum from the Planner Re: Application for Site Plan Approval (Submission #1) TACC Developments (Aurora) Inc. Part of Lot 25, Concession 2 1335 St. John’s Sideroad East File No.: D11-11-13 THAT each entrance be barrier-free; and THAT an additional parking spot be added closer to the building; and THAT the historical house be outfitted with a ramp feature to ensure accessibility. 4. Memorandum from the Accessibility Advisor Re: Accessibility Items for the 2014-2021 Accessibility Plan THAT the Items in Appendix B be adopted and recommended to Council for inclusion in the 2014-2021 Accessibility Plan. 13. EAC14-01 – Environmental Advisory Committee Report pg. 208 December 5, 2013 RECOMMENDED: THAT Council receive report EAC14-01; and THAT Council adopt the following recommendations from the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting of December 5, 2013: General Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, January 14, 2014 Page 7 of 11 2. Memorandum from the Programs Manager, Environmental Initiatives Re: Water Bottle Fill Stations THAT this item be referred back to staff for clarification on the location of existing hydration stations; and THAT the 2014 budget line regarding this item be deferred to the 2015 budget. New Business THAT staff be directed to report back on a dedicated environmental section on the Town website to assist users in readily locating Town of Aurora environmental information. New Business THAT the January 2014 meeting be cancelled. 14. HAC14-01 – Heritage Advisory Committee Report pg. 210 December 9, 2013 RECOMMENDED: THAT Council receive report HAC14-01; and THAT Council adopt the following recommendation from the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting of December 9, 2013: 1. HAC13-034 – Architectural Salvage Program THAT staff report back with an inventory of items belonging to the Aurora Collection; and THAT staff report back on items salvaged from homes demolished since 2005; and THAT staff investigate regarding potential liability issues; and THAT staff report back regarding delegating authority for considering requests for items under this Program; and THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee direct staff to provide revised Program guidelines to the Heritage Advisory Committee in the future. General Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, January 14, 2014 Page 8 of 11 15. PRAC14-01 – Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Report pg. 212 December 19, 2013 RECOMMENDED: THAT Council receive report PRAC14-01; and THAT Council adopt the following recommendations from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting of December 19, 2013: 1. Memorandum from the Director of Parks and Recreation Services Re: Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Treatment for Ash Trees in Town Parks THAT staff be directed to prepare a report regarding a treatment program for park trees that would identify the trees to be treated including the financial impact. New Business THAT a joint meeting for an update on the Stronach Eco-Park be organized, that would include the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, the Trails and Active Transportation Committee, and the Environmental Advisory Committee, to be held in February; and THAT the proponents be prepared to discuss how the project would seek synergies with other Town ecological programs. New Business THAT staff report back with statistical information regarding memberships and renewals. 16. TATC14-01 – Trails and Active Transportation Committee Report pg. 214 December 20, 2013 RECOMMENDED: THAT Council receive report TATC14-01; and THAT Council adopt the following recommendations from the Trails and Active Transportation Committee meeting of December 20, 2013: 2. Measuring Success of the Implementation of the Trails Master Plan Discussion General Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, January 14, 2014 Page 9 of 11 THAT staff provide a report back to the Trails and Active Transportation Committee recording the successes and failures of the implementation of the Trails Master Plan, and include the criteria by which both were measured. New Business THAT all Council decisions regarding Advisory Committee recommendations be reported back to the relevant Advisory Committee. New Business THAT staff provide a report back to the Committee on the implementation and progress of the Trails Reserve Fund. New Business THAT Council establish a practice of clearing snow from those trail elements which have been paved and illuminated (i.e. Summit Park, Copeland Park) and give consideration to snow removal from boardwalk elements. New Business THAT a joint meeting for an update on the Stronach Eco -Park be organized, that would include the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, the Trails and Active Transportation Committee, and the Environmental Advisory Committee to be held in February; and THAT the proponents be prepared to discuss how their project would seek synergies with other Town ecological programs and Trails and Active Transportation Committee initiatives. New Business THAT staff report back to the next Committee meeting with an update on the draft signage strategy. 17. AAC14-02 – Accessibility Advisory Committee Report pg. 217 January 8, 2014 RECOMMENDED: THAT Council receive report AAC14-02; and THAT Council adopt the following recommendations from the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of January 8, 2014: General Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, January 14, 2014 Page 10 of 11 1. Memorandum from the Planner Re: Application for Site Plan Review 213-229 Industrial Parkway North Plan 65M-2718 Block 7 File No.: D11-01-13 THAT the memorandum regarding Application for Site Plan Review, 213 - 229 Industrial Parkway North, Plan 65M-2718 Block 7, File No.: D11-01- 13 be received; and THAT consideration be given for all entrance and/or exit doors to be barrier-free; and THAT consideration be given for all washrooms to be barrier-free; and THAT consideration be given to men’s and women’s locker rooms, lunchroom and washrooms maintaining accessible width and clearance and to be barrier-free; and THAT consideration be given to both visual and audible alarm systems being incorporated throughout the building; and THAT consideration be given for proper way-finding contrasting signage throughout the building; and THAT consideration be given to insta lling levered hardware on all doors within the building. 3. Town of Aurora 2014-2021 Accessibility Plan THAT the memorandum regarding the Town of Aurora 2014 -2021 Accessibility Plan be received; and THAT the 2014-2021 Accessibility Plan be adopted and recommended to Council for approval. 4. Memorandum from the Accessibility Advisor Re: Town of Aurora Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation Policy THAT the memorandum regarding the Town of Aurora Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation Policy be received for information; and THAT the Town of Aurora Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation Policy be endorsed by Council. General Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, January 14, 2014 Page 11 of 11 New Business THAT the Accessibility Advisor consult with appropriate staff to ensure that the accessible doors are operating correctly at the Aurora Public Library.