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MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 25-89
Boardroom
York Region Board .of Education Administrative Offices
Wednesday, May 24, 1989
8:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair;
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councillors Jones, Mcintyre,
Mckenzie, Ochalski, Pedersen,
Stewart, Timpson, and Weller.
Chief Administrative Officer,
Deputy Clerk, Administrative
Assistant, Director of Leisure
Services, Director of Personnel,
Director of Planning, Director of
Public Works, Chief Building
Official, Fire Chief, and Treasurer.
Clerk absent on vacation.
Councillor McKenzie declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Accounts
paid to Herb McKenzie Auto Parts Inc. due to monetary interest in same, 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 question.
Councillor Pedersen declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Accounts
paid to Canada Law Book as was authorized by Council at their last regular
meeting, due to employment with same.
Councillor Mcintyre declared a possible Conflict of Interest in the
resolution authorizing the execution of the Consent and Waiver of Notice
Form for Yonge Irwin Centre Ltd. due to ownership of property in the
vicinity 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 question.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#304. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the content of the Consolidated Agenda be approved as outlined
herein.
CARRIED
DELEGATION
Mr. John Girdauskas, resident, re: reguest for exemption of Maximum Fence
Height By-law
Mr. John Girdauskas a resident of the Iona Subdivision reviewed with Council
the work surrounding the construction of a pool and fencing in his rear yard
which has culminated in the receipt of a Notice of Violation respecting the
terms of Fencing By-law No. 2941-87. The process undertaken to obtain the
necessary approvals, the efforts made to construct the fence in an
asthetically pleasing manner, and his reluctance to now alter the work as
completed in accordance with approved plans now that a discrepancy has come
to 1 ight were outlined. It was requested that an exemption to the fence
height By-law be considered by Council thereby permitting the fence to
remain as constructed.
#305. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded By Councillor Pedersen
THAT this matter be referred to Unfinished Business.
CARRIED
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Wednesday, May 24, 1989
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES
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#306. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the Counci 1 Minutes Number 20-89, dated Wednesday, Apri 1 26,
1989, Special Council Minutes Number 21-89, dated Thursday, Apri 1
27, 1989, and Counci 1 Minutes Number 23-89, dated Wednesday, May
10, 1989, be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#307. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $419,498.85
details of which are on file with the Treasury Office, are approved
by Council for payment and the seal of the Corporation be attached
hereto.
Cheque #5g51 to #6052
Manual Cheques
Cheque 119-127
TOTAL
$ 403,948.27
$ 15,550.58
$ 419,498.85
CARRIED
Councillor McKenzie, having previously declared a possible Conflict of
Interest in Accounts paid to Herb McKenzie Auto Parts Inc., did not take
part in the vote called for payment of this account.
SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS
Correspondence and Petitions
Heather deLorenzis, Program Manager, memo to Mayor and Director of Leisure
Services re: re uest to roclaim Wednesda , Ma 31, 198g as "Sneaker Da 11
1n t e Town o
THAT Wednesday, May 31, 1989, be proclaimed as "Sneaker Day" in the Town
of Aurora.
Goodman and Goodman, Barristers and Solicitors re: for naming of road in
Avery Boland Plan of Subdivision
THAT the name "Boland Lane" be concurred with as a street name in the
Avery Boland Plan of Subdivision.
Mr. John Koke, Land Development Co-ordinator, Coscan Development
Corporation, re: street names for Coscan Subdivision
THAT the street names Allenvale, Carlyle, Charing, Covent, Summerhill,
Cashel, Chiswick, and Sandfield, as crequested byCoscan Development
Corporation for theCoscan Subdivision, be approved as submitted.
#308. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the resolutions respecting the foregoing matters be adopted,
and Staff be authorized to take all necessary action required to
give effect to same.
CARRIED
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SECTION "B" -MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Mr. D.A. Davidson, letter to St. Andrew's College, re: need for pedestrian
crossing or traffic lights on Yonge Street for St. Andrew's College gates
#309 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded By Councillor Pedersen
THAT this letter be forwarded to the Ministry of Transportation of
Ontario together with the letter considered at the Committee
meeting from Highland Chev Olds Cadillac and the Town's request to
consider lowering the speed limit in this area.
CARRIED
Mr. David Keenan, Coscan Development Corporation, Request for third reading
of By-law 3108-89 at the Pubhc Planning Meeting Scheduled for May 25th,
1989
#310 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT permission be given to add the Coscan Zoning By-law to the May
26th Special Council Agenda for Third Reading consideration.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee of the Whole Minutes Number 24-89, Wednesday, May 17, 1989
#311. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Committee of the Whole Minutes Number 24-89, dated
Wednesday, May 17, 1989, be received, and the recommendations
carried by the Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
CL89-016-140 -Lot 80, Plan 65M-2380, Temporary Access -Wethersfield
Court
#312. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded By Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary
documentation to reconvey Lot 80, Plan 65M-2380, to the original
owner, subject to the following:
i) provision of adequate security, in an amount to be determined
by the Director of Public Works, to ensure satisfactory
restoration of the temporary access road; and
ii) confirmation that the Regional Engineering Department has
consented to the crossing of the existing one foot reserve
adjacent to Bathurst Street to allow construction traffic
re 1 a ted to the housing proposed on Lots 79 and 80, to gain
direct access to Bathurst Street.
CARRIED
LS89-025-141 -Rental -Church Street School
#313. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT Council accept the offer of the Society of York Region Artists
for rental of 219 square feet of the second floor of Church Street
School, in the amount of $150.00 per month or $1,800.00 per annum,
effective June 1, 1989.
CARRIED
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LS89-026-142 -Rental Rates -Church Street School Basement, and Pine. Tree
Potters Guild letter re: rent increase
#314. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council endorse the following rates for use of Church Street
School:
Boy Scouts of Canada 1989
Big Brothers of York
Pine Tree Potters
Museum
Friendship Circle
$ 630.00 per annum
3,650.00 per annum
1,155.00 per annum
12,000.00 per annum
4,400.00 per annum
CARRIED
LS89-027-143 -Corridor Investments -Fencing Obligations, and Aurora
residents petition re: Corridor Greenbelt
#315. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Council endorse affirmation of fencing obligations under
Registered Plan 65M-2281 that chain link fencing be installed at
the perimeter of open space block 109 and cedar posts and rail
fencing at the rear of Lots 61 and 62 further that the 1 ease
agreement to the rear of lot 12, Registered Plan 65M-2281 be
rescinded.
CARRIED
PL89-038-144 -Proposed Site between the Town of Aurora and
John Romano and Maria Romano
#316.
#317.
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
That subject to Bill 3071-89 coming into effect, Council authorize
the Mayor and Clerk to sign a site plan agreement between the Town
of Aurora and John Romano and Maria Romano.
CARRIED
Aqreement between the Town of Aurora and
SP-89-06
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
That subject to the provision of all financial securities, and the
applicant providing to the satisfaction of the Director of Public
Works an easement to the Town for a municipal storm sewer, Council
authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a site plan agreement between
the Town of Aurora and Keystone Industrial Developments Inc.
CARRIED
PL89-040-146 -Planning Advisory Committee, Format and Procedures
#318. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
1. That Council establish a Planning Advisory Committee which
will start to meet the third Monday in June and monthly
thereafter, at Victoria Hall.
2. That Council adopt the procedures, subject matter and staffing
outlined below as guidance for the operation of the Planning
Advisory Committee on an interim basis. Following a six month
trial period the Committee's operation should be reviewed and
final terms of reference established.
3. That a Notice be published in the local newspapers giving the
time and location of meetings and summarizing the Committee's
function.
CARRIED
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#319. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Councillor Timpson be appointed Chairman of the Planning
Advisory Committee.
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS
Aurora Cemetery Board
#320. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Stewart
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the Town Solicitor be instructed to
write to the Aurora Cemetery Board advising of the Town's legal
position respecting the constitution of the Cemetery Board and the
operation of the Aurora Cemetery.
CARRIED
Consent and Waiver of Notice; Bayview Business Park Inc.
#321. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign an agreement to
consent to the application for first registration under the Land
Titles Act, by Bayview Business Park Inc., for the lands comprised
of Part of Lots 82, 83, and 84, Concession 1, and Part of Lot 28,
Registered Plan 231; and
THAT all rights to any Notice of Application for first registration
in respect to the application by Bayview Business Park Inc., under
the provisions of The Land Titles Act, be waived.
CARRIED
Consent and Waiver of Notice; Yonge Irwin Centre Ltd.
#322. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign an agreement to
consent to the application for first registration under the Land
Titles Act, by Yonge Irwin Centre Ltd., for the lands comprised of
all of Part 1, Registered Plan Number 36; and
THAT all rights to any Notice of Application for first registration
in respect to the application by Yonge Irwin Centre Ltd., under the
provisions of The Land Titles Act, be waived.
CARRIED
Councillor Mcintyre having previously declared a possible Conflict
of Interest in this matter and did not take part in the vote called
approving the resolution.
Meeting Calendar June 1989 -December 1989
#323. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT Council approve the Meeting Calendar for the months of June
through December, 1989, as circulated herewith.
CARRIED
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MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE WAS GIVEN AT A PREVIOUS MEETING
Councillor Ochalski; Notice of Motion respecting the drafting
of a Tree Cutting By-law
#324. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Staff, in conjunction with the Town Solicitor, be directed to
prepare a draft Tree Cutting By-law for consideration by Council.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
AFD89-003-134 -Selection of members; Ad Hoc Committee -Fire Department
Long Range Piann1ng
#325. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT Councillors Timpson and McKenzie be appointed to serve on the
Ad Hoc Committee to examine the long range needs of the Fire
Department.
CARRIED
ADM89-015-121 -Browning Property Improvements (pending from May 3rd)
#326. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT Concept Plan "C" modified to include additional planting
adjacent to the Yonge Street frontage be adopted as the plan for
the development of the Browning Property.
On recorded vote, the resolution was DEFEATED.
YEAS 4 NAYS 5
VOTING YEA: Councillors Mcintyre, Pedersen, Stewart, and Mayor West.
VOTING NAY: Councillors Jones, McKenzie, Ochalski, Timpson, and Weller.
#327. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT Concept Plan "D" modified to alter the location of the ramp
adjacent to Yonge Street such that additional safety measures are
employed for potential users be adopted as the plan for the
development of the Browning Property.
On recorded vote, the resolution was DEFEATED.
YEAS 4 NAYS 5
VOTING YEA: Councillors Jones, McKenzie, Ochalaski, and Timpson.
VOTING NAY: Councillors Mcintyre, Pedersen, Stewart, Weller, and Mayor
West.
#328. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT Councillor Weller be censured by the Council for interrupting
the normal discourse of a Councillor having the floor.
CARRIED
Deputy Mayor Timpson in the Chair
#329. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT Concept Plan "C" as presented by the consultants for the
development of the Browning Property, be adopted.
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On recorded vote, the resolution was CARRIED
YEAS 7 NAYS 2
VOTING YEA: Councillors Mcintyre, McKenzie, Ochalski, Pedersen, Stewart,
Timpson, and Mayor West.
VOTING NAY: Councillors Jones and Weller.
Mayor West in the Chair
#330.
#331.
BY LAWS
#332.
Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT staff be directed to prepare any necessary drawings and
proceed with the work necessary to implement Concept Plan "C".
CARRIED
resident, re: request for exemotion of
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the concerns raised in Mr. Girdauskas delegation be referred
to the Chief Building Official for a report at the next meeting of
Council
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for First Reading:
3094-89 Being a By-law to prescribe a fee schedule for the sale
of Town Publications, and prescribe service charges for
administrative matters;
3095-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2215-78, as amended, a
By-law for the licensing and registration of dogs;
3096-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2454-81, as amended, a
By-law to provide for the licensing regulating of places
of amusement and the licensing of individual amusement
machines within the Corporation of the Town of Aurora;
3097-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2120-77, as amended, a
By-law to provide for the maintenance and operation of a
Municipal Waterworks System in the Town of Aurora;
3098-89 Being a By-law to establish Planning Fees for the Town of
Aurora;
3099-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2893-87, a By-law
regulating Building Permits and Inspections;
3100-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2620-83, a By-law to
prohibit the fouling of highways and to regulate vehicles
servicing building sites;
3101-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2344-80, a By-law to
regulate the carrying on and the 1 icensing of certain
trades, occupations, ca 11 i ngs, or businesses within the
Town of Aurora;
3103-89 Being a By-law to dedicate certain lands for the purposes
of public highways;
3104-89 Being a By-law to provide for the paying of remuneration
to the members of Council;
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3105-89 Being a By-law to amend the stipends paid to the Hydro
Electric Power Commissioners of the Town of Aurora;
3106-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2885-86, as amended, a
By-law for governing the proceedings of the Council, the
conduct of its members, and the calling of meetings;
3107-89 Being a By-law to adopt the estimates of all sums
required during the year for general purposes, net
regional levy, and education requirements; and to strike
the rate of taxation for the year 1989;
3108-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2213-78; (Coscan)
3109-89 Being a By-law to revise the penalty provisions of
various parking By-laws;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Second Reading:
3094-89 A By-law to prescribe a fee schedule for the sale of Town
Publications, and prescribe service charges for
administrative matters;
3095-89 A By-law to amend By-law 2215-78, as amended, a By-law
for the licensing and registration of dogs;
3096-89 A By-law to amend By-law 2454-81, as amended, a By-law to
provide for the licensing and regulating of places of
amusement and the licensing of individual amusement
machines within the Corporation of the Town of Aurora;
3097-89 A By-law to amend By-law 2120-77, as amended, a By-law to
provide for the maintenance and operation of a Municipal
Waterworks System in the Town of Aurora;
3098-89 A By-law to establish Planning Fees for the Town of
Aurora;
3099-89 A By-law to amend By-law 2893-87, a By-law regulating
Building Permits and Inspections;
3100-89 A By-law to amend By-law 2620-83,
the fouling of highways and
servicing building sites;
a By-law to prohibit
to regulate vehicles
3101-89 A By-law to amend By-law 2344-80, a By-law to regulate
the carrying on and the licensing of certain trades,
occupations, callings, or businesses within the Town of
Aurora;
3103-89 A By-law to dedicate certain lands for the purposes of
public highways;
3104-89 A By-law to provide for the paying of remuneration to the
members of Council;
3105-89 A By-law to amend the stipends paid to the Hydro Electric
Power Commissioners of the Town of Aurora;
3106-89 A By-law to amend By-law 2885-86, as amended, a By-law
for governing the proceedings of the Council, the conduct
of its members, and the calling of meetings;
3107-89 A By-law to adopt the estimates of all sums required
during the year for general purposes, net regional levy,
and education requirements; and to strike the rate of
taxation for the year 1989;
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3108-89 A By-law to amend By-law 2213-78; (Coscan)
3109-89 Being a By-law to revise the penalty provisions of
various parking By-laws;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
#334. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
3092-89 Being a By-law to dedicate certain reserves now held as
public highways in the Town of Aurora;
3093-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2272-79, a By-law to
appoint Fire Inspectors;
3071-89 A By-law to amend By-law 2213-78; (Romano)
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
#335. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following'by-laws for Third Reading:
3106-89 A By-law to amend By-law 2885-86, as amended, a By-law
for governing the proceedings of the Council, the conduct
of its members, and the calling of meetings;
3107-89 A By-law to adopt the estimates of all sums required
during the year for general purposes, net regional levy,
and education requirements; and to strike the rate of
taxation for the year 1989;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
NOTICE OF MOTION
Counci 11 or Mcintyre gave Not ice of Motion concerning the preparation of a
By-1 aw to amend the water restriction By-1 aw to alter the manner in which
the Town of Aurora is divided for restriction purposes
Counci 11 or Stewart gave Notice of Motion concerning the introduction of a
Resolution expressing concern to the Government of Ontario with the
initiatives announced in the recent Provincial Budget which will impact
residents of the Town of Aurora through the inclusion of the Municipality as
one within the Greater Toronto area and, thereby subject to increased motor
vehicle licensing fees.
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Weller Inquired as to whether an
arrangement could be made to
recognize the achievements of
Travis Romagnoli, a young Aurora
resident and gymnast.
The Mayor advised the Director of
Leisure Services will follow-up this
matters to see what arrangements
could be made.
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NEW BUSINESS
PL89-045-147 -Proposed Modifications to Official Plan Amendment No. 52
#336. Moved by Councillor MeKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
That the Minister of Municipal Affairs be requested to modify
Official Plan Amendment No. 52 as follows:
1. Section 2.1 (d) is hereby modified by adding the words "Office
Commercial" after "Service Commercial".
2. Section 2.2 .1 is hereby modified by deleting the second
sentence in paragraph 1 and replacing it with the following,
"Offices which are in conjunction with one of the above
mentioned uses shall be permitted provided that the floor
areas and building size does not detract from the character of
the industrial area." and by deleting paragraph two in its
entirety.
3. Section 2.2.2 is hereby modified by adding the following after
the second paragraph.
"No open storage will be permitted for those lands abutting
the lands designated as 'Major Open Space Specific' except for
the 'Genera 1 I ndu stria 1' 1 ands adjacent to the 'Major Open
Space Specific' lands abutting the St. John's Sideroad in the
vicinity of the Ontario Hydro corridor.
Specific attention
boundaries of the
Specific' so as
integration of the
system."
will be paid to landscaping at the
lands designated as 'Major Open Space
to effect appropriate screening and
industrial buildings with the open space
4. Sections 2.2.4, 2.2.5 and 2.2.6 are hereby modified by
renumbering them as Section 2.2.5, 2.2.6 and 2.2.7
respectively and adding the following as Section 2.2.4.
"2.2.4 Office Commercial
The Office Commercial classification means that the
predominant use of land in the designated area shall include
high quality office use related primarily to an industrial
area or for office use requiring relatively large floor and
parking areas that by virtue of their size they could not
locate in the Central Business District.
A limited amount of commercial uses such as banks,
restaurants, services to business may be permitted on the
ground floor of buildings within the 'Office Commercial'
designation.
Convenience and general commercial uses, industrial supplies
and sales shall not be permitted in the 'Office Commercial'
designation.
Development within the lands designated Office Commercial
shall incorporate a high standard of urban design with
particular attention to proper access, internal traffic
circulation, building form and materials of construction and a
high standard of landscaping that will ensure compatibility
with the adjoining open space areas."
5. Section 2.2 is hereby modified by adding the following as
Section 2.2.8.
"A Municipal Office complex may be located within the
Amendment area without Amendment to this plan."
6. Schedule 'A' is hereby deleted and the attached Schedule 'A'
is hereby added in its place.
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ADJOURNMENT
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#337. Moved by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:26 p.m.
CARRIED
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