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MINUTES - Committee of the Whole - 19890517,. / -·· MINUTES TOWN OF AURORA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING NO. 24-89 Boardroom York Region Board of Education Administrative Offices Wednesday, May 17, 1989 7:34 p.m. COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Councillor Timpson in the Chair; Mayor West, Councillors Jones, Mcintyre (7:35 p.m.), McKenzie, Pedersen, and Weller. STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST Councillor Ochalski absent on Vacation. Councillor Stewart absent due to previous commitment. Chief Administrative Officer, Deputy Clerk, Administrative Assistant, Director of Leisure Services, Director of Planning, Director of Personnel, Chief Building Official, Fire Chief, and Treasurer. Director of Public Works absent on Vacation. Clerk absent on Vacation. There were no disclosures of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, 1983. APPROVAL OF AGENDA #1. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Clerk's Department be approved as outlined herein. CARRIED DELEGATIONS Mr. Basil Noels, Chief Administrative Officer, Lake Simcoe Re ion onservat1on ut or1ty re: ut or1ty s act1v1t1es an rograms Mr. Basil Noels, the Chief Administrative Officer and Mr. Angus Morton, Chairman of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, attended the meeting to host a video presentation to the Committee outlining the programs, activities, areas of responsibility, and working relationship of the Conservation Authority with the inhabitants it serves and the municipalities within it's jurisdiction. The program highlighted recent ach.ievements and organization. Areas of concern to the Authority attention of the Committee in the hope that a greater varied activities would result. initiatives of the were brought to the understanding of their The Chairman thanked Mr. Noels and Mr. Morton for taking time to make the presentation. Mr. Morton was recognized by the Committee for his recent election as Chairman of the Conservation Authorities Association of Ontario. #2. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT the presentation made by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority be received as information. CARRIED '-.._,.-· Aurora Committee of the Whole Minutes No. 24-89 Wednesday, May 17, 1989 - 2 - St. John's Sideroad reconstruction, b Mr. Paul Bailey attended the meeting to provide the Committee with a brief update on the status of the reconstruction activities on the St. John's Sideroad. It was reported that the completion of the work was scheduled in two phases. The easterly, phase one section, would take approximately three weeks with the remainder of the work through to Bathurst Street completed by the end of July. Mr. Bailey advised that discussions with the residents had resulted in design changes which will result in additional tree preservation along the north side of the road allowance. Mr. Bailey also advised that the work on the reconstruction of Kennedy Street West had proceeded to the point where the placement of base course asphalt would commence within the next day or two. #3. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT the information provided by Mr. Bailey be received. CARRIED Rev. Philip Poole, The Anglican Parish of Trinity Aurora, re: the 150th Ann1 versary of the Anglican Diocese of Toronto Father Poole placed a large cross in the Council Chambers, which was created to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Anglican Diocese in Toronto. Father Poole reported that the Anglican Church in Aurora has a hi story dating back to almost the creation of the Toronto Diocese. The historical foundation of the Church, it's contributions to the community, programs, and commitments to Aurora and it's citizens were outlined to the Committee. #4. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT Father Poole's presentation be received. CARRIED Mr. Co-ordinator, re: Mr. Ted Cieciura briefly advised the Committee that they had no formal submission to make but were in attendance to answer questions or address any concerns which may have arisen during Council's review of the draft zoning By-law for the Coscan lands included on the Committee agenda. #5. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT Mr. Cieciura's comments be referred to the report of the Director of Planning concerning the draft Coscan Zoning By-law. CARRIED Mr. Willi am Mont~omery, re: Report of the Citizen's Committee re: Counci 1 Remuneration Comm1ttee Mr. Willi am Montgomery was in attendance at the meeting together with Mr. Len Ostick and Ms. Nancy Roxby, to review and answer queries related to their report on Council Remuneration. Mr. Montgomery extended thanks to the Chief Administrative Officer for his input and guidance through the Committee's deliberation. Mr. Montgomery answered the questions of the Counci 1 members concerning Counci 1 training a 11 owances, the research data obtained, potential for deductions for meetings missed, and the responsibility for the determination of salary for the Hydro Commissioners. Aurora Committee of the Whole Minutes No. 24-89 Wednesday, May 17, 1989 #6. #7. - 3 - Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT the recommendations for compensation as contained with the report of the Citizen's Committee on Council Remuneration be accepted as submitted with the matter of payment of Ontario Hospital Insurance Premiums to be reviewed to ensure compatibi 1 i ty with recently announced Provincial Budget initiatives. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT the Committee extend their appreciation to the four members of the Citizen's Committee for the comprehensive manner in which they approached their responsibilities. CARRIED CONSENT ITEMS Correspondence and Petitions Mrs. L. Kolenda, resident, re: request for permission to hold a street party on Sunday, May 21st, on Marsh Harbour #8. THAT permission be granted to hold the street party on Marsh Harbour on May 21st, and that the residents be advised to contact the concerned public authorities of the road closure. THAT this item be received, and that May 27, 1989, be proclaimed as "Muscular Dystrophy Day" in the Town of Aurora. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT the recommendations respecting the foregoing matters be adopted, and Staff be authorized to take all necessary action required to give effect to same. CARRIED MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS Aurora Committee of Adjustment re: Hydro Transformer Locations #9. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Mayor West THAT the report of the Committee of Adjustment be referred to the Hydro Commission for Comments. CARRIED Highland Chev-Olds Cadillac re: reguest for speed limit reduction on Yonge Street, in front of the Aurora Auto Campus #10. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT the request of Highland Chev-Olds be endorsed and the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario be petitioned to extend the 60 kilometer/hour speed limit to the north boundary of the St. Andrew's College lands. CARRIED '·,~~~ '-,.~/ Aurora Committee of the Whole Minutes No. 24-89 Wednesday, May 17, 1989 #11. - 4 - Pub 1 i c Works memo to Deoutv Clerk re: request for aole Lane Developments (Aurora Manor Subdivision Moved by Mayor West THAT permission be 19T -85066 subject conditions. Seconded by Councillor Jones granted to preservice Draft Plan of Subdivision to the owner satisfying a 11 norma 1 Town CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION a) Councillor Mcintyre, Report Re: Environment Week Update b) Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority re: 11th Annual Marsh Mash Marathon Canoe Race, and i nvi tati on for Members of Counci 1 to participate c) The Regional Municipality of York re: Retail Business Holidays Act and amendments thereto d) Labour Council of Metropolitan Toronto and York Region re: views on resolving the region's waste management crisis . STAFF REPORTS ADM89-016-133-Voluntary Recycling Program #12. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT Council authorize the establishment of a voluntary recycling program to operate until the curbside Blue Box recycling program commences, beginning at the start of Environment Week. CARRIED AFD89-003-134 -Formation of Ad Hoc Committee; Planning #13. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT two (2) members of the Aurora Council, Greg Senay, O.F.M. Fire Services Advisor, and Stuart G. Wilson, Fire Chief, form an Ad Hoc Committee for the purpose of establishing a long range Fire Department plan. CARRIED PL89-037-135 -Proposed By-law Coscan Development; and Delelation of Mr. J. Koke, Land Development Co-ordinator, Coscan beve opment Corporat1on re: Proposed By-law #14. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT the Committee receive the draft Zoning By-1 aw related to the Coscan lands as prepared by Staff. CARRIED Aurora Committee of the Whole Minutes No. 24-89 Wednesday, May 17, 1989 - 5 - NEW BUSINESS Mayor West, Memo to Members of Council re: Petition from Residents of Child Drive, Regency Acres #15. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the appropriate By-law be prepared to erect multi-stop intersections at Seaton Drive and Glass Drive, and at Child Drive and Richardson Drive. QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS Councillor Jones Councillor Weller Councillor McKenzie ADJOURNMENT CARRIED re: timing of restoration of construction taking place on Bloomington Road condition of Vandorf Sideroad between Yonge Street and Bayview Avenue The Chief Administrative Officer advised both these matters would be forwarded to the Director of Public Works for his attention. inquired re: restoration of the boulevard areas adjacent to Aurora Heights Drive where the new sidewalk was installed whether the Director of Leisure Services could examine the potential to expand the existing parking lot at Sheppard's Bush and whether an additional soccer field could be accommodated responsibility for condition of the railway crossings The Chief Administrative Officer indicated that a letter would be forwarded to C.N. · Rail, requesting their attention to this matter. #16. Moved by Councillor McKenzie THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:56 p.m. CARRIED (THE MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING NO. 24-89) WERE CONSIDERED AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING HELD ON MAY 24, 1989.) d~~~R-Gi_?:e;l_ ' . COLLEEN GOWAN, CLERK