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TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEET! NG
NO. 25-92
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, May 27, 1992
8:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West
Constable,
McKenzie,
Weller.
in the Chair; Councillors
Griffith, Healy, Jones,
Pedersen, Timpson and
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Chief Administrative Officer,
Municipal Clerk, Deputy Clerk,
Director of Building Administration,
Fire Chief, Director of Leisure
Services, Director of Personnel,
Director of Planning, Treasurer and
Director of Public Works.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councillor Griffith declared a possible Conflict of Interest in the
correspondence received from Ms. Sheena Griffith, Pine Tree Potters Guild by
virtue of his being the spouse of the correspondent and he did not take part
in or vote on any questions in this regard or attempt in any way to
influence the voting on such questions.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#307. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein, with
the addition of the Memorandum from the Director of Public Works
re. 87 George Street-Security Holdback for consideration along with
the Delegation and with the addition of the correspondence from
Charles Beer, M.P.P. to the New Business section of the Agenda.
CARRIED
DELEGATION
Mrs. H. Peck, resident re: Release of Holdback of $1,000.00 Pertaining to
Construction of Residence at 87 George Street and Memo from Director of
Public Works re: 87 George Street -Security Holdback
Mrs. Peck indicated that the securities provided in 1988 in connection with
their construction of a new home included $1 ,000. 00 for 1 ot grading. · At the
time it was not clarified to her that "lot grading" included paving her
driveway. Upon final inspection in January, 1990, certain deficiencies were
noted. These deficiencies did not include the requirement that the driveway
be paved. She stated that they requested final inspection in 1990 in order
to highlight all deficiencies so that these could become part of the
negotiations connected with the sale of their residence. After the home was
sold, Mrs. Peck discovered that the $1,000.00 Letter of Credit connected
with lot grading would not be returned to her until the driveway was paved.
She noted that the new owners intend to pave the driveway at some time in
the future. She pointed out that "lot grading" in her opinion did not
include paving the driveway. She asked the Town to review the reporting and
inspection procedure used by Staff, to clarify the basis on which security
is taken and to release this $1,000.00 security to her without requiring her
to pave the driveway.
#308. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the request be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer for a report.
CARRIED
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes No. 19-92, Wednesday, April 29, 1992
Shecial Council -Public Planning Minutes No. 20-92,
T ursda~, April 30, 1992, Special Council Minutes
No. 22-2, Monday, May 4, 1992 and Council Minutes
No. 23-92, Wednesday, May 13, 1992
#309. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 19-92, 20-92, 22-92 and 23-92
be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#310. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $74,612.88
details of which are on file with the Treasury Office, are approved
by Council for payment and the seal of the Corporation be attached
thereto.
Cheques
Cheque #23190 TO #23236
Manual Cheques
Cheque M42/92
TOTAL
CARRIED
SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS
Correspondence and Petitions
$ 56,121.28
$ 18,491.60
$ 74,612.88
Ms. Karen O'Bireck, resident re: Request to Close-off
Delayne Dr1ve for Street Party, June 14, 1992, Noon to
3: 0 p.m.
THAT permission be granted to close-off Delayne Drive for a street
party to be held on June 14, 1992, National Neighbourhood Day, from
noon to 3:00p.m.; and
THAT the residents notify the Works, Fire, Police and Ambulance
Departments regarding this event.
Ms. C. Cassell, resident re: Request to Close-off
Glenview Drive for Street Party, June 14, 2:00 p.m.
to 12:00 a.m.
THAT permission be granted to close-off Glenview Drive for a street
party to be held on June 14, 1992, National Neighbourhood Day, from
2:00p.m. to 12:00 a.m.; and
THAT the residents notify the Works, Fire, Po 1 ice and Ambulance
Departments regarding this event.
Mrs. Laura Boire, Dawlish Avenue Neighbourhood Committee
re: Request to Close-off Dawlish Avenue for Street Party,
June 27, 1992, 4:00p.m. 12:00 a.m.
THAT permission be granted to close-off Dawlish Avenue for a street
party to be held on June 27, 1992, from 4:00p.m. to 12:00 a.m.; and
THAT the residents notify the Works, Fire, Police and Ambulance
Departments regarding this event.
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Ms. Marg McCracken, resident re: Request to Close-off
Petch Crescent for Street Party, June 20, 1992,
2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
THAT permission be granted to close-off Petch Crescent for a street
party to be held on June 20, 1992, from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.;
and
THAT the residents notify the Works, Fire, Police and Ambulance
Departments regarding this event.
Aurora Volunteer Fire Brigade re: Request for
Proclamation -"Muscular Dystrophy Day", June 13, 1992
THAT Saturday, June 13, 1992 be proclaimed "Muscular Dystrophy Day"
in the Town of Aurora.
Ministry of Municital Affairs re: Open Local
Government Proposa
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ministry of Citizenship re: Seniors' Month 1992
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Director of
Leisure Services.
Canadian Water and Wastewater Association re: Bulletin
-Performance Requirements for Water Meters
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Director of
Public Works.
Committee of Adjustment -Notice of Decision
Application -B-02-92/D10-02-92 (Coscan)
Application -B-03-92/D10-03-92 (Coscan)
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: Annual
Conference -August 23 to August 25, 1992
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Big Sisters of York re: Re~uest for Permission to Hold
13th Annual Run, September 0, 1992
THAT permission be granted to the Big Sisters of York to conduct
their Annual 10km Run on September 20, 1992 at 10:00 a.m. from St.
Andrew's College.
Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Provincial Budget
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York Region Elementary School Athletic Association re:
Request to Hood "No Parking 11 Signs on Dunnin§ Avenue,
for Annual Track and Field Meet, June 16, 19 2
THAT permission be granted to hood the "no parking" signs on
Dunning Avenue for an annua 1 track and fie 1 d meet to be held on
June 16, 1992.
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July 1st Committee re: Request Permission to Close-off
Yon~e Street for the July 1st Parade, July 1, 1992,
10: 0 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
THAT permission be granted to close-off Yonge Street for the July
1st Parade to be held on July 1, 1992, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. starting from Aurora Heights Drive to Edward Street and the
necessary By-law be prepared.
York County Hospital re: News Release -Staff Lay-Offs
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Staff Reports
PER92-009-195 -1992 CUPE Negotiations -Ratification
of Collective Agreement
#311.
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the attached
Collective Agreement, Appendix "A", between the Town of Aurora and
the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 1359, representing the
terms of employment for CUPE bargaining unit employees for the
period April 1, 1992 to March 31, 1993.
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the suggested resolutions respecting the matters listed as
"Consent Items" be adopted as submitted to Council, and Staff be
authorized to take all necessary action required to give effect to
same.
CARRIED
SECTION B -MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Ms. Sheena Griffith, Pine Tree Potters Guild re:
Possible Uses for the Church Street School
#312. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Church Street School
Committee.
CARRIED
Councillor Griffith having previously declared a possible Conflict of
Interest in the correspondence received from Ms. Sheena Griffith, Pine Tree
Potters Guild, did not take part in the vote called in this regard.
Memo from Mayor West re: A.M.O. Membership Fees
#313. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Council indicate to A.M.O. that it is prepared to pay no more
than a 1% increase over the 1991 cost for its 1992 Membership Fees;
and
THAT A.M.O. be requested to review its 1992 budget to determine
whether it might adopt no more than a 1% increase over its 1991
Budget, si nee that 1 eve 1 of increase has been adopted by many
municipalities.
CARRIED
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City of Vaughan re: Item No. 7, Report No. 2 of the
Recreation and Culture Committee -"Property Tax
Assessment & Designated Heritage Buildings"
#314. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information and referred to
L.A.C.A.C.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Planning Advisory Committee Meeting No. 24-92
#315. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting No.
24-92 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee
be adopted.
CARRIED
Minutes of May 11, 1992, L.A.C.A.C. Meeting
#316. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the minutes of the L.A.C.A.C. meeting held on May 11, 1992, be
received as information;
THAT the designation of the Graham-Wood house proceed; and
THAT the Building Department be requested to report on the status
of the work on the Tailor's House.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#317. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the terms of reference in Report PL92-028, which formed part
of the L.A.C.A.C. minutes, be revised to permit bicycles on the
trail system.
The main motion CARRIED WITHOUT AMENDMENT.
Re~ort No. 2 -Child Supervisory Services -Aurora
Le1sure Complex
#318. Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Child Supervisory Services at the Aurora Leisure Complex
continue to be provided for all children ages 0 - 5 years;
THAT various internal operating procedures for the services be
revised including utilizing the meeting room for the 0 -24 month
old children, eliminating the craft program on the lower level of
the complex in favour of other activities in the babysitting room,
and requiring parents to bring babies to the babysitters fed and
changed thereby creating maximum cost efficiency and
child/babysitter ratios;
THAT the 1992 Fees and Service Charges approved by Council be
retained with the exception that a rate for the third (3rd) or more
children be added at no charge; and
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THAT the Lei sure Services Department investigate future 1 ong term
requirements for chi 1 d supervisory services in conjunction with the
current examination of future service levels/facility issues at the
Leisure Complex.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
LS92-052-196 -Tender Award -Tender No. LS-1992-11 and
Tender Award No. LS-1992-12 -Purchase of Sports Field
Illumination Components
#319. Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT Tender LS
all necessary
International,
$34,238.95; and
1992-11 and Tender LS 1992-12 for the purchase of
lighting components, be awarded to Gullevin
Newmarket, Ontario in the combined amount of
THAT the cost of the equipment be debited to Account #750-916 and
Account #750-917 within the 1992 Capital Budget.
CARRIED
LS92-054-197 -Tender Award -Tender No. LS-1992-13
Supply and Installation of Three (3) Complete Playground
Systems and Various Supplementary Components
#320. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Tender LS 1992-13, be awarded to Paris Playground Equipment
Inc., Paris, Ontario in the all inclusive price of $40,845.98; and
THAT the cost of the playground equipment be provided from Accounts
#750-901, #750-902 and #750-914 within the 1992 Capital Budget.
CARRIED
PL92-053-198 -Proposed Site Plan Agreement between the
Town of Aurora and St. Andrews Valley Golf and Country
Club, Part 2 on Plan 65R-14488, Part of Lot 86,
Concession I E.Y.S.; D11-23-90
#321. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Counci 11 or Pedersen
THAT subject to Zoning By-law 3395-92 coming into force, Council
authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Site Plan Agreement between
St. Andrews Valley Golf and Country Club and the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
PW92-042-199 -Tender Award, Tender PW-1992-01,
Yonge Street Widening at Industrial Parkway
#322. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT, subject to MTO approval, Tender PW-1992-01, Yonge Street
Widening at Industrial Parkway be awarded to the low bidder Vic
Priestly Contracting Limited at its bid price of $377,199.16; and
THAT project costs in the amount of $42,500.00 be debited from
Capital Account 387 and approval of an overexpenditure of
$33,500.00 be provided from the Engineering Reserve.
CARRIED
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PW92-043-200 -Topsoil Preservation Bylaw -Revisions
#323. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Bill No. 3399-92, being a Bylaw to replace the Topsoil
Preservation Bylaw No. 3208-90, be given three readings.
CARRIED
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
July 1st Committee re: Celebrations in Town Park,
June 30, 1992, 7:00p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and July 1, 1992
12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
#324. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT permission be granted to the July 1st Committee to hold
celebrations in the Town Park on Tuesday, June 30, 1992 from 7:00
p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and on Wednesday, July 1, 1992 from 12:00 p.m.
until 5:00 p.m ..
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS
Appointments to Committees
#325. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT Mr. Steven Hinder, Ms. Mary Bodolay, Councillor Healy and
Councillor Griffith be appointed to the Crossing Guard Policy and
Procedure Committee and that Councillor Healy be appointed Chairman.
THAT Ms. Judith Ochalski, Mr. David Amborski, Mr. Gary Stoner, Mr.
David Barrow, Mr. Robert Faiello, Councillor Timpson, Councillor
Pedersen and Councillor Healy be appointed to the Steering
Committee -Wellington Street Corridor Study and that Councillor
Timpson be appointed Chairman.
THAT M. Fortin, L. Freiday, J. Thompson, D. Vrancic, T. Pitoscia,
F. Gerrardo and Councillor Constable be appointed to the Business
Development Committee.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
LS92-046-201 -Hot Spot -Grade 6, 7 and 8 Club
#326. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the report prepared by the Director of Leisure Services
pertaining to Hot Spot, a Grade 6, 7, and 8 Club be referred back
to Staff.
CARRIED
PW92-041-202 -Municipal Waste Management Proposals
#327. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT this report be received as information; and
THAT Council endorse the proposed revision to powers concept
whereby the Region is granted authority over waste disposal and the
3R's programs but local municipalities retain the authority to
collect waste.
CARRIED
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BY-LAWS
#328.
#329.
#330.
#331.
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Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bill for First Reading:
3399-92 Being a By-law to protect and conserve
Topsoil within the Town of Aurora.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bills for Second Reading:
3377-92 Being a By-law to regulate Traffic and
to govern and control the parking of
vehicles in the Town of Aurora.
3399-92 Being a By-law to protect and conserve
Topsoil within the Town of Aurora.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
3394-92 Being a By-law to amend Parking By-Law
2613-83 with respect to Aurora Heights
Drive at Our Lady of Grace School.
3395-92 Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
2213-78 (St. Andrews Golf & Country Club).
3396-92 Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
2213-78 (Zaroukian Holdings Limited).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for Third Reading:
3399-92 Being a By-law to protect and conserve
Topsoil within the Town of Aurora.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#332. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT section 16(3) of .the By-law be amended to provide that persons
who contravene the By-1 aw sha 11 be 1 i ab 1 e to the maximum penalty
pursuant to the Provincial Offences Act.
CARRIED
The main motion CARRIED AS AMENDED
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QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Griffith
Councillor Jones
NEW BUSINESS
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-Noted that a door-to-door salesperson had
recently visited his home in an attempt to
sell lobster and steak. He asked for
clarification as to the Town's jurisdiction
under applicable Bylaws to regulate this
activity.
-Commended all parties involved in the
negotiation of the 1992 CUPE Agreement.
Charles Beer, M.P.P. re: Proposal to Change the Name of the
Provincial Riding of York North to York MacKenzie Provincial
Riding
#333. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Counci 1 of the Town of Aurora express its support for
Charles Beer, M.P.P. in his efforts to change the name of York
North Provincial Riding to York MacKenzie Provincial Riding.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#334. Moved by Councillor Timpson
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
CARRIED