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TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 35-92
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, August 26, 1992
8:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Deputy Mayor Timpson in the Chair;
Councillors Constable, Griffith,
Healy, Jones, Pedersen and Weller.
Mayor West absent on vacation.
Councillor McKenzie absent due to
illness.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Chief Administrative Officer,
Municipal Clerk, Deputy Clerk,
Director of Planning, Treasurer,
Director of Public Works, Director of
Building Administration, Director of
Personnel and Manager of Facilities
and Programing.
Deputy Mayor Timpson requested Council to join him in a moment of silence to
commemorate the passing of Stewart Patrick, former Deputy Fire Chief and
Reeve of the Town on County Council.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councillor Pedersen declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Accounts
paid to Canada Law Book, due to employment with 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 questions.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#483. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined, with the
addition of correspondence from the Miss Aurora Pageant Association
to the New Business section of the agenda, correspondence from Pals
for consideration along with Bylaw 3400-92 and a memorandum from
the Director of Public Works for consideration along with the
delegation of Ms. Carlson.
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
Mr. Vaughn Dues, L.A.C.A.C. re: Walking Tour Brochure
Mr. Dues indicated that the Walking Tour Brochure was prepared ten years ago
to illustrate twenty-nine sites in the Town of Aurora. Since that time,
although three buildings have been lost, eight of the remaining buildings
have undergone significant restorations. In addition, four of the buildings
have been designated pursuant to the Heritage Act and most of the buildings
have had commemorative plaques installed. The Committee now wishes to
create a new brochure, showing thirty-three buildings of historic or
architectural merit. Mr. Dues described the range and diversity of such
structures, which were constructed between 1855 and 1923. Mr. Dues provided
Council with a display of the sites on the proposed walking tour.
Unfortunately, the Ministry of Culture and Communications has refused to
fund the costs. L.A.C.A.C has budgeted $1800.00 to produce the brochure in
black and white; however, in order to produce a first-rate colour brochure,
an additional $2200.00 is required. Accordingly, Mr. Dues asked Council to
consider providing $2200.00 for this purpose.
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Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the request be referred for consideration along with the
L.A.C.A.C. Committee Report.
CARRIED
Mr. Gordon addressed Council Resolution No. 462 which called for deferral of
the app 1 i cations and Bylaw No. 3416-92 unti 1 such time as the Steering
Committee has returned its report which respect to the Wellington Street
Corridor Study. Mr. Gordon asked Council to reconsider this deferral and to
permit the applications to proceed as soon as possible. With regard to the
question of parking, he withdrew his request for reduction in the required
number of stalls and indicated that 1.5 stalls per unit would be provided.
With regard to the question of the Wellington Street Corridor Study, he
pointed out that the area encompassed by the proposed Study does not include
his site and that his proposal fits within the new Official Plan enacted by
the Town. With regard to the issue of upgrading Centre Street, he noted
that he had filed a proposa 1 in this regard with the Director of Public
Works. Mr. Gordon pointed out that the applications fit within the
provincial policy on housing density, are environmental friendly with
respect to transit issues and will provide a structure that will be
compatible with the Wellington Street Corridor. Mr. Gordon concluded by
pointing out that government funding is required to build this project. He
is eager to secure such funding and commerce construction by March, 1993.
Accordingly, he asked Council to reconsider its deferra 1 and to proceed
expeditiously with the applications.
#485. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the request be referred to Unfinished Business.
CARRIED
Ms. Anne Wells, York-Durham Aphasia Centre re:
Contribution Towards the Cost of Trans~orting
Aurora Residents to the York-Durham Ap asia Centre
Ms. Wells indicated that the Centre provides 1 ong-term speci a 1 i zed service
to adults who are aphasic stroke and head injury survivors. At present,
three Aurora residents use the service and each pays approximately one-half
of the cost of $120.00 for transportation to the Centre. Due to budgetary
constraints, the Centre is making efforts to defray the approximate annual
cost of $5000.00 by fund raising, by direct payment of those using the
system and by approaching the municipalities involved for a contribution.
Accordingly, Ms. Wells requested Council to consider making an annual
contribution of $1000.00 towards transportation costs in this regard.
#486. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the request be referred to Unfinished Business.
CARRIED
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Ms. Lynne Carlson, resident re: Retuest to Reinstate
Crossin~ Guard at Orchard Heights B vd. and Hill Drive; and
Memoran um from the Director of Public Works
Mr. Carlson appeared on behalf of his spouse to submit a petition of 57
signatories representing 92 children under grade 6 who wish to have the
crossing guard at this intersection reinstated. Mr. Carlson provided
Council with materials including comparisons of the intersections on Orchard
Heights Boulevard at Hill Drive and at Banff. He noted that the Hill Drive
intersection requires the crossing guard more than Banff because of the
hill, the incidence of parked cars, the bus stop and the number of houses it
serves. He pointed out on a map the catchment area for children who would
use the Hill Drive intersection. He noted that the new Traffic Policy
requires that two studies be conducted on concurrent days, whereas only one
study was done prior to making the decision to remove the guard from this
location. He discussed the relative gap time at each location and pointed
out that there has been increased development feeding into the Hill Drive
intersection and that there may be increased numbers of children using it.
In conclusion, he requested:
that the crossing guard at Orchard Heights Boulevard and Hill Drive
be reinstated;
that the Policy criteria place more weight on the numbers of
children, physical location of the stop sign and potential growth
of the area;
that one representative from each crossing guard or school location
sit on the Policy Committee and that requests for changes to guards
be applied through this Committee; and
that crossing guards not be removed until parents have been
informed and been given an opportunity to reply.
#487(a). Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the request of the delegate be dealt with by Council at this
point in the Agenda.
CARRIED
#487(b). Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Staff attend at the intersection on two consecutive days to
prepare a traffic study in accordance with the Town Crossing Guard
Policy.
CARRIED
Ms. Julie Ground, Terra Tory Management Ltd. re: Proposed
Zoning By-law Amendment, Lot 13 and Part Lot 14
Registered Plan 246 (B. Spragg); D14-05-92
Ms. Ground indicated that upon, further meetings with Staff, the public and
L.A.C.A.C., the proposal was revised such that the size of the building has
been reduced to 58% of the first design, a courtyard has been introduced to
separate the existing structure from the proposed new building and the
length of the proposed new building has been significantly reduced. She
noted that the revised design will have little impact on the existing
streetscape and that the revised design seemed to have satisfied Staff's
concerns and to have met with approval of the other participants in the
p 1 anni ng process. Accordingly, she concurred with the Staff recommendation
that the application proceed to a Public Meeting and indicated that her
materials in this regard would be submitted by the appropriate deadlines.
#488. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the delegation be referred for consideration along with Report
PL92-076-320.
CARRIED
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council No. 33-92, July 29, 1992
Special Council -Public Planning No. 34-92, July 30, 1992
#489. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Minutes of the Meeting Numbers 33-92 and 34-92 be adopted
as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#490. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $946,185.93
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 #24275 TO #24321 $ 39,728.86
Cheque #24322 TO #24348 L I B R A R Y
Cheque #24349 TO #24429 $ 324,364.94
Cheque #24430 TO #24496 $ 52;116.54
Cheque #24497 TO #24572 $ 221,473.37
Cheque #24573 TO #24595 L I B R A R Y
Cheque #24596 TO #24716 $ 307,828.22
Cheque #24717 TO #24734 L I B R A R Y
Manual Cheques
Cheque M74/92 TO M76/92 $ 676.00
TOTAL $ 946,187.93
CARRIED
Councillor Pedersen, having previously declared a possible Conflict of
Interest in Accounts paid to Canada Law Book, did not take part in the vote
called for payment of this account.
SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS
Correspondence and Petitions
Coo~ers & Lybrand Canada -Flash Bulletin re:
Emp oyment Equity Act 1992 -Ontario
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Residents of Sisman Avenue re: Request for Three-Way
Stop Sign at Sisman Avenue and Lensmith Drive
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Director of
Public Works for a Report.
S. Cardin, resident re: Request to Close-Off
Odin Crescent, September 12, 1992 from 3:00 p.m.
to 12:00 p.m. for Street Party
THAT permission be granted to the residents of Odin Crescent to
close-off the street for a street party to be held on September 12,
1992 from 3:00p.m. to 12:00 p.m.; and
THAT the residents notify the Works, Fire, Police, Ambulance
Departments and all residents on the said street.
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The Regional Municipality of York re: Road Construction
Intersection of Bathurst Street (Y.R. 38) and St. John's
Sideroad
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Regional Municipality of York re: Care and
Maintenance of a Sewage Disposal System
THAT the correspondence be received as information; and
THAT copies of the handout be maintained by the Building Department
for distribution.
The Regional Municipality of York re: Clause No. 37
of Report No. 13 of the Transportation and Environmental
Services Committee -"Temporary Signs -Regional Roads"
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
AMO's Policy Position re: Environment -Response to
Waste Management Powers in Ontario
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Mr. Robert Fishlock, Blake, Cassels & Graydon re:
Ontario's Environmental Bill of Rights
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority re:
Appointment of Municipal Members
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THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority re:
News Release -"Say No to Ducks and Geese"
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Kennel Inn Animal Control Centre re: Quarterly Report
for April/May/June 1992
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Cit~ of Vaughan Recreation and Culture re: 1992 York
Reg1on Senior Games
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Canada Mortgage and Housin~ Corporation re: Residential
Rehabilitation Assistance rogram
THAT the correspondence be received as information and referred to
the Director of Building Administration for a Report.
Committee of Adjustment -Notice of Decision
Application -A-22&23-92/D13-22&23-92 (Shardlow)
Application -A-24&25-92/D13-24&25-92 (Bamford)
Application -A-26-92/D13-26-92 (693771 Ontario Ltd.)
Application -A-27-92/D13-27-92 (693771 Ontario Ltd.)
Application -A-28-92/D13-28-92 (Yorkwood Investments)
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
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Town of Kincardine re: Public Sector Pension Funds
THAT the correspondence be received as information and the Town of
Kincardine be advised of Council's earlier disposition of this
matter.
The Regional Municipality of York re: Road
Resurfacing -Wellington Street West (Y.R.15)
From 83 Metres East of Dufferin Street to 25
Metres West of Bathurst Street and From 25
Metres East of McDonald Drive to Temperance
Street
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Big Brothers of York re: Request for Proclamation -
"Big Brother Month", September, 1992
THAT September, 1992 be proclaimed "Big Brother Month" in the Town
of Aurora.
Recycling Council of Ontario re: Re~uest for
Proclamation -"Waste Reduction Week , September
27 to October 4, 1992 in the Town of Aurora
THAT September 27 to October 4, 1992 be proclaimed "Waste Reduction
Week" in the Town of Aurora.
The Queen's York Rangers Cadet Corps. re: Request to
Conduct "Tag Days", September 19-20, 1992 in the
Town of Aurora
THAT the Queen's York Rangers Cadet Corps. be permitted to conduct
"Tag Days", September 19th and 20th, 1992 in the Town of Aurora.
Staff Reports
CL92-036-299 -Transfer of Stormwater Management Area
from Kennedy Street West Development Group to the Town
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the documents
necessary to transfer Part Lot 79, Concession 1, being Parts 1 and
7, Reference Plan 65R-13463 to the Town of Aurora.
CL92-040-300 -Compensation for Live Stock Killed by Wolves
THAT Council authorize Staff to process the application of Jim
Spring for compensation in the amount of $100.00 for the killing by
wolves of one sheep, as set forth in the attached report of Lynn
Westaway, Live Stock Valuer;
THAT Council reimburse Lynn Westaway the amount of $45.56 for the
preparation of the Report of Live Stock Valuer; and
THAT Council authorize the Clerk to execute the necessary documents
to apply for reimbursement from the Ministry of Agriculture and
Food for compensation paid by the Town to Jim Spring.
CL92-042-301 -Designated Property Grant -
74 Wellington Street East
THAT the application for a Designated Property Grant pertaining to
a roofing project at 74 Wellington Street East be approved.
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CL92-043-302 -Release of Town Turning Circle Easements
Across Schmidt Lands at the North End of John West Way
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the documents
necessary to release the turning circle easements across the
Schmidt lands at the north end of John West Way.
LS92-066-303 -Leisure Services Department
Monthly Information Report, for July, 1992
THAT the report prepared by the Director of Leisure Services
outlining Departmental activities and statistics for the month of
July 1992, be received as information.
LS92-069-304 -The 12th Annual Terry Fox Run
THAT Council endorse the 12th Annual Terry Fox Run through
providing assistance in the closing of the curb lane on the West
side of Yonge Street between Murray Drive and Brookland Avenue on
September 20, 1992 between the hours of 1:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M.
and;
THAT the Terry Fox flag be flown the week preceding the run.
LS92-072-305 -Phase I -Holland River Valley Trail System
THAT Counci 1 approve the purchase of two ( 2) pre-engineered se 1 f
weathering stee 1 pedestrian bridges from Kitchener Forging Limited
at an all inclusive price of $26,742.10; and
THAT an additional $4,000.00 be approved for bridge foundation and
site preparation work.
PW92-075-306 -Quit Claim Deeds for Drainage Easements
Bajohn Developments Limited, Lots 6 & 9, R.P. 65M-2781
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign Applications to
Amend parcel registers for Lots 6 & 9 in the Bajohn Subdivision to
re 1 ease registered drainage easements on these Lots, specifically
easements over Parts 32 & 35 on Plan 65R-14005.
PW92-076-307 -Completion Certificate, Tender PW-1992-16
Replace Sidewalk and Curb and Adjust Catchbasins,
Various Locations, Town of Aurora
THAT the Completion Certificate for Tender PW-1992-16 for
rep 1 a cement of si dewa 1 k and curb and adjustment of catchbas ins,
payable to Miconi Construction Ltd. in the amount of $10,848.00 be
approved;
THAT the completion date be established as July 29, 1992; and
THAT project costs be charged to the current maintenance Account
334 and 460-228.
PW92-077-308 -Completion Certificate, Tender PW-1992-17
Surface Treating and Base Repairs, Vandorf Sideroad
Town of Aurora
THAT the Completion Certificate for Tender PW-1992-17, surface
treating and base repairs, Vandorf Sideroad, payable to Miller
Paving Limited in the amount of $68,843.52 be approved;
THAT the completion date be established as July 21, 1992; and
THAT project costs be provided from Capital Account #381-312 and
Maintenance Account #341-312.
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PW92-080-309 -Extension of Tender PW-1991-08 -
Pavement Markings
THAT a two year extension (October 1992 -October 1994) of the Town
Pavement Marking contract, held by KDN Pavement Marking Ltd., be
approved at the bid price of $4.10 per litre (Item #1), and $5.45
per litre (Item #2), at zero percent increase in bid prices. Funds
to be provided in Account 371-312.
PW92-082-310 -Deferment of St. John's Sideroad CN
Crossing Reconstruction
THAT Council be advised that the reconstruction of the St. John's
Sideroad CN crossing to permit the installation of a rubber Hi-Rail
system is postponed until Spring of 1993 due to CN Budget
constraints.
PW92-083-311 -Public Works Department Monthly
Information Report for July, 1992
THAT the report outlining Public Works' activities for July, 1992,
be received as information.
PW92-084-312 -Tender Award, Tender PW-1992-27
Correction of Site Plan Deficiencies,
24 Allaura Boulevard, Town of Aurora
THAT Tender PW-1992-27, Correction of Site Plan Deficiencies, 24
Allaura Boulevard be awarded to the low bidder Miconi Construction
Ltd. at its bid price of $10,580.00;
THAT the scope of the work be revised to an amount of $9,830.00 by
deleting one of six Austrian Pine trees and a garbage enclosure to
stay within the available site security; and
THAT the project costs be charged to the site security held.
PW92-085-313 -Tender Award, Tender PW-1992-19, Route
and Seal Cracks, Various Streets, Town of Aurora
THAT Tender PW-1992-19, Route and Seal Cracks, Various Streets, be
awarded to the Roadmaster Road Construction and Sealing Ltd. at its
bid price of $4,950.00; and
THAT project costs be charged to the Current Operating Account 341.
PW92-087-314 -Tender Award, Tender PW-1992-15
Drainage Improvements to Retaining Walls
Yonge Street, Town of Aurora
#491.
THAT Tender PW-1992-15, Drainage Improvements to Retaining Walls,
Yonge Street, be awarded to the low bidder Vic Priestly Contracting
Limited at its bid price of $30,080.00;
THAT the scope of the project be increased by up to an amount of
$23,000.00 for a total of $53,080.00 to take advantage of the
maximum available M.T.O. funding; and
THAT project costs be charged to Capital Account Number 388.
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the suggested resolutions respecting the matters listed as
"Consent Items" be adopted as submitted to Counci 1, 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
The Regional Municipality of Durham re: Resolution -
"Opt10ns for Waste Management"
#492. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Council endorse the resolution of the Regional Municipality of
Durham respecting examination by the Interim Waste Authority of all
options for waste management.
CARRIED
Mr. David Turnbull, M.P.P., York Mills re: Ministry
of Transtortation, Allocation of Funds from the Jobs
Ontario apital Fund
#493. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
The City of Stoney Creek re: Resolution No. 14-9 -
Respecting Multiculturalism
#494. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
King Vaughan Environmental Coalition re: Landfill
Sites in the Region of York
#495. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the correspondence be received as information and that the
need for joint commitments be acknowledged.
CARRIED
City of Mississauga re: Local Airport Authority
#496. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council endorse the resolution of the City of Mississauga
respecting the Local Airport Authority; and
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Chamber of Commerce for
any action deemed appropriate.
CARRIED
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority re:
Conservation Awards Program
#497. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
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Ministry of the Environment re: News Release -
Draft Environmental Bill of Rights
#498. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Ministry of Transportation re: News Release -
Ontar1o Supports Bicycles as a Transportation
Alternative
#499. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
The Township of Tiny re: Resolution -"Restructuring
in Simcoe County"
#500. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Griffith
WHEREAS the Township of Tiny in the County of Simcoe has met with
the Minister of Muni ci pa 1 Affairs to express their concerns with
the restructuring of the Township's boundaries which will result in
large assessment loss;
AND WHEREAS the Minister of Municipal Affairs has not responded to
the concerns expressed by the Township of Tiny's Council and
ratepayers;
AND WHEREAS County Restructuring is being undertaken in a number of
areas throughout the Province of Ontario and all municipal Councils
have an interest in ensuring that the process is carried out fairly
and with proper consideration given to local concerns;
NOW THEREFORE Council for the Corporation of the Town of Aurora
hereby petitions the Minister to address the concerns of the
Township of Tiny, and to ensure that restructuring in the Province
of Ontario creates stronger, more viable municipal units and does
not simply encourage assessment grabs by urban municipalities.
AND FURTHER, that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Township
of Tiny, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and the Premier of
Ontario.
CARRIED
Ms. Sandra Leadbitter, resident re: Request for
"Duck Crossing" on Kennedy Street West
#501. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the request for a "Duck Crossing" sign be granted.
WITHDRAWAL: The motion was withdrawn with the consent of the mover and
seconder.
#502. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the correspondence be received as information
CARRIED
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Aurora Public Library Board re: Library Board's
Strategic Planning Committee
#503. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Library Board be ad vi sed that Counci 1 is interested in
participating in the process of the Strategic Planning Committee
and wi 11 advise the Board when appointees from Counci 1 have been
selected.
CARRIED
The Re 0ional Municipality of York Police Association
re: 1 se of Force' Regulation Contained in the
Police Services Act
#504. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Council endorse the position of the Regional Municipality of
York Police Association; and
THAT the correspondence be circulated in a memorandum to Staff.
CARRIED
Memo from Municipal Clerk re: Committee of the Whole
Meeting -August 31, 1992
#505. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Committee of the Whole Meeting proposed for August 31,
1992 be rescheduled to September 8, 1992.
CARRIED
AMO's Newsbill re: AMO Needs Your Support -
Municipalities Seek Permissive Legislation for
Tree-Protecting Bylaws
#506. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council express its support of the Association of Municipality
of Ontario's position with regard to concerns respecting the
existing Trees Act.
CARRIED
City of Mississauga re: Bill 40 -Labour Relations
an~Employment Statute Law Amendment Act, 1992
#507. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
LACAC Report No. 6 -Minutes of July 13, L.A.C.A.C. Meeting and delegation
of Mr. Vaughn Dues re: Walking Tour Brochure
#508.
#509.
#510.
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the Treasurer be requested to prepare a Report for the
Committee of the Whole, September 8, 1992 as to potential sources
of Town funds in response to the request for additional funding for
the Walking Tour Brochure.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT third reading of the Bylaw to designate the Graham-Wood House
under the Heritage Act be deferred for a period of one year; and
THAT prospective purchasers of the property be ad vi sed that the
building has historical significance.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the minutes of the LACAC meeting he 1 d on July 13, 1992, be
received as information;
CARRIED
Strategic Plan Steering Committee Report No. 2 -Minutes
of the Strategic Plan Steering Committee Meeting
#511. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Counci 1 receive the attached Minutes of the Strategic Plan
Steering Committee dated Monday, August 10, 1992; and
THAT Council authorize a Town wide mail out questionnaire for the
purposes of eliciting input into the Strategic Plan and identifying
significant issues which residents are concerned with.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
LS92-067-315 -Canada. 125 Special Event -Peace Parks
Dedication Across Canada
#512. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Council endorse the dedication of Cenotaph Park in Aurora as a
Peace Park on October 8, 1992 as a Canada 125 Special Event.
CARRIED
LS92-070-316 -Tender Award, Tender No. LS-1992-25
Construction, Washroom/Concession Building -
Lambert Willson Park
#513. Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Tender No. LS-1992-25 for the construction of a
washroom/concession building at Lambert Willson Park not be awarded.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the question
be referred to
consideration.
of construction of a washroom/concession building
the Leisure Services Advisory Committee for
CARRIED
LS92-071-317 -Vistas Advertising Inc.
#515.
REFERRAL:
#516.
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT Council approve a proposal received from Vistas Advertising
Inc. for advertising at Town Baseba 11 Diamonds in the Spring of
1993.
Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the report be referred to the Leisure Services Advisory
Committee.
CARRIED
PW92-078-318 -Parking Restrictions -Old Yonge Street
and Glass Drive
#517. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT no parking restrictions are required on Old Yonge Street;
THAT Council approve of the creation of a "no parking" area on the
south side of Glass Drive, from Murray Drive to Child Drive,
between the hours of 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m., Monday to Friday, with
costs being chargeable to Account #307;
THAT Council authorize the Clerk to introduce the appropriate Bill
for three readings; and
THAT the Clerk notify local residents of the parking restriction.
CARRIED
PW92-086-319 -Tender Award, Tender PW-1992-18
Construction of Asphalt Sidewalk, Wellington
Street East, Berczy Street to John West Way
Town of Aurora
#518. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Tender PW-1992-18, for the construction of a temporary asphalt
s i dewa 1 k on Wellington Street East between Berczy Street and John
West Way be cancelled; and
THAT the $65,000.00 funding for this project be returned to the
Engineering Reserve Fund for use in 1994 to construct a permanent
concrete sidewalk on this section of Wellington Street in 1994.
CARRIED
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#519.
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Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Regional Municipality of York be requested to include a
grade separated bicycle right-of-way or a 3 meter sidewalk that can
accommodate a separation of both pedestrian and bicycle paths.
CARRIED
PL92-076-320-Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, Lot 13
and Part of Lot 14, R.P. 246, 15356 Yonge Street and
Part of 10 Irwin Avenue, Bruce Spragg; D14-05-92; and
Delegation of Ms. Julie Ground, Terra Tory Management Ltd.
#520. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT zoning by-law application D14-05-92 (Bruce Spragg) be
scheduled for a public meeting; and
THAT the schedule of Council meetings be altered to provide for a
public meeting on October 1, 1992.
CARRIED
PL92-077-321 -Proposed Official Plan and Zoning Amendment
Part of Block A, Registered Plan 289, 19 Ross Street
915342 Ontario Limited; D09-08-92 and 014-07-92
#521. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT zoning by-law and official plan applications D14-07-92 and
D09-08-92 (915342 Ontario Limited) be scheduled for a public
meeting; and
THAT the schedule of Council meetings be altered to provide for a
public meeting on October 1, 1992.
CARRIED
PL92-079-322 -Proposed Site Plan Agreement between the
Town of Aurora and Scott's Food Services Inc., Part of
Lot 3, R.P. 246, 15492 Yonge Street; D11-02-92
#522. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor·constable
THAT subject to the payment of all financial securities and
appl i cab 1 e fees, Counci 1 authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a
Site Plan Agreement between Scott's Food Services Inc. and the Town
of Aurora.
CARRIED
PL92-080-323 -Amendment to Site Plan A reement between
Town of Aurora and Victor Priestly Aurora Montessori
School), 669 Wellington Street East; D11-16-89
#523. Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT subject to the implementing by-law coming into effect, Council
authorize a modification to the approved Site Plan with Victor
Priestly to recognize the construction of two portable classrooms,
a connecting walkway to the main building and the expansion of the
existing parking lot.
CARRIED
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PL92-081-324-Contract for Planning Services,
Wellington Street Corridor Study
#524. Moved by Councillor We 11 er Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into a contract for
planning services with Marshall Macklin Monaghan in connection with
the Wellington Street Corridor.
CARRIED
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
The Regional Municipalitf of York re: Clause No. 22
of Report No. 13 of therans~ortation and Environmental
Services Committee -"Proposa Ca 11 -Mobile Househo 1 d
Hazardous Waste Collection Facility"
#525. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the correspondence be received as information and that the
corrected collection dates for hazardous waste at the Aurora
Community Centre, being October 8, 9 & 10, 1992, be noted.
CARRIED
AMO's Newsbill re: Apartments In Houses -Province
Releases Draft Legislation
#526. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received as information; and
THAT the Association of Municipalities of Ontario's request for a
six month time period to respond to the proposed 1 egi sl ati on be
endorsed.
CARRIED
Ministry of Transportation re: 1992 Public
Transportation Services
#527. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority re:
Transfer Payments to Conservation Authorities
#528. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Ministry of Natural Resources be informed that the Council
of the Town of Aurora endorses the request by the Lake Simcoe
Region Conservation Authority for sufficient funding to carry out
its mandate.
CARRIED
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #385 re: Legion Week -
Invitation to Attend Open House, September 20, 1992
#529. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the correspondence be received, and those Members of Council
wishing to attend be encouraged to do so.
CARRIED
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RESOLUTIONS
Appointments to the Leisure Services Advisory Committee
#530. Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Ms. L. Susan Anderson, Ms. Nancy Davidson, Mr. Brian C.
Fleischman, Mr. Frank Guzzo, Mr. Steve Hinder, Ms. Catharine
Malone, Councillors Healy, Jones and Griffith be appointed to the
Leisure Services Advisory Committee.
CARRIED
July 29, Council Meeting re: Site Selection for
Landfi 11 Site
#531. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has directed the Interim Waste
Authority Limited to conduct a site se 1 ecti on for a 1 andfi ll site
to serve the needs of Metropolitan Toronto and the Region of York
within the boundaries of these two municipalities;
AND WHEREAS the Interim Waste Authority Limited has released the
long list of candidate sites for this landfill;
AND WHEREAS these sites are all located within the boundaries of
the Region of York;
AND WHEREAS the water sources for the Town of Aurora are deep wells
within York Region that originate from the same deep aquifers as
neighbouring municipalities such as the Town of Newmarket;
AND WHEREAS there are alternate methods for dealing with materials
which fill landsites, such as incineration;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the
Corporation of the Town of Aurora as follows:
THAT the Minister of the Environment and the Interim Waste
Authority Limited be advised that the Town of Aurora strongly
objects to the decision that the Region of York shall be the site
of the landfill site to serve the needs of Metropolitan Toronto;
AND THAT the Minister and the Interim Waste Authority Limited also
be advised of the concern of the Town of Aurora of the potential
effects of a landfill site on the quality of the groundwater in
communities such as Aurora which use wells as their source of water
supply;
AND THAT the Minister and the Interim Waste Authority Limited must
consider alternatives to material landfill composition such as
incinerated landfill which would require much smaller sites to
store;
AND THAT the Minister and the Interim Waste Authority Limited must
consider the individual Regional responsibilities for accommodating
landfill materials within their own boundaries or exporting to
willing recipients -such as Adams Mine outside Kirkland Lake;
AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the
Regional Municipality of York and all area municipalities in York
Region for their information.
CARRIED
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Release of Site Plan Securities
#532. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT, upon the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, the
Director of Building Administration, the Director of Leisure
Services, and the Fire Chief, the financial securities held in
connection with the provisions of the Site Plan Agreements 1 is ted
below may now be released in their entirety.
Developer Site Plan
Agreement No.
A. Merkur and Sons Limited
14800 Yonge Street D11-12-91
Keystone Industrial Development Inc.
305 Industrial Parkway
South D11-06-89
CARRIED
Security
Amount
$ 68,500.00
$ 50,000.00
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
CL92-041-325 -Encroachment Agreement with King's Forest
Memorials, Part Lot 4, Plan 9 (15132 Yonge Street, Unit 2)
#533. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the attached form
of encroachment agreement.
CARRIED
PW92-081-326 -Overnight Parking at 15224 Yonge Street
#534. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT Student Express Limited be permitted to util iz" the
''Temperance Street Parking Lot'' for overnight parking of 4-6
mini -buses with the except; on of the winter months (November 15th
to April 15th) during which time the Community Centre parking lot
may be used.
CARRIED
PL92-078-327 -Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
Cat-Tail Investments Inc., Part of Lots 78 and 79
Concession 1 E.Y.S.; D14-08-92
#535. Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT ·Council confirm that the location of the convenience
commercial component of the application shall be as outlined in
Official Plan Amendment No. 61; and
THAT, in view of the resolution of other matters raised within the
Council resolution of July 30th, the implementing by-law receive
first and second reading.
On a recorded vote, the resolution CARRIED
YEAS: 5 NAYS: 2
VOTING YEA: Councillors Constable, Griffith, Pedersen, Weller, and
Deputy Mayor Timpson
VOTING NAY: Councillors Healy and Jones
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DELEGATION
Mr. E.J. Gordon, 754326 Ontario Ltd. re: Proposed
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, Part of
Lots 106 and 107, Registered Plan 246, 160 and 162
Wellington Street E., and l55 Centre Street; D09-02-92
D14-02-92
#536. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Council rescind its decision that Applications D09-02-92 and
D14-02-92 and By-1 aw 3416-92 be deferred until such time as the
Steering Committee has returned its Report with respect to the
Wellington Street Corridor Study; and
THAT approvals of the project proceed as expeditiously as possible
in accordance with previous staff recommendations.
CARRIED
Ms. Anne Wells, York-Durham Aphasia Centre re:
Contribution Towards the Cost of Trans~ortine
Aurora Residents to the York-Durham Ap asiaentre
#537. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the request for funding be referred to 1993 Budget discussions.
CARRIED
BY-LAWS and Correspondence from Pals re: Sign By-law 3400-92
#538.
#539.
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bills for First Reading:
3418-92 Being a By-law to amend Parking By-law
2613-83 with respect to Glass Drive.
3420-92 Being a By-law to designate a multiple
stop intersection at Haida Drive and
McDonald Drive in the Town of Aurora.
3421-92 Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 3273-91
being a By-law to prescribe maximum rates
of speed on certain highways adjacent to
schools in the Town of Aurora.
3422-92 Being a By-law to authorize the conveyance
of Town land.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bills for Second Reading:
3418-92 Being a By-law to amend Parking By-law
2613-83 with respect to Glass Drive.
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3420-92 Being a By-law to designate a multiple
stop intersection at Haida Drive and
McDonald Drive in the Town of Aurora.
3421-92 Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 3273-91
being a By-law to prescribe maximum rates of
speed on certain highways adjacent to schools
in the Town of Aurora.
3422-92 Being a By-law to authorize the conveyance
of Town land.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
3312-92 Being a By-law to lease an untravelled
portion of the highway at 5 Industrial
Parkway South to Diana Leeming in Trust.
3413-92 Being a By-law to prescribe a maximum
rate of speed on McClellan Way between
Cashel Court and Mahogany Court.
3327-91 Being a Bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 2213-78
(Montessori).
3400-92 Being a by-law to prohibit or regulate
the erection of signs or other
advertising devices, and the posting
of notices on buildings or vacant lots
within the Town of Aurora.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
3418-92 Being a By-law to amend Parking By-law
2613-83 with respect to Glass Drive.
3422-92 Being a By-law to authorize the conveyance
of Town land.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
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NEW BUSINESS
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Miss Aurora Pageant Association re: Participation of
Miss Aurora in the Miss Canada Pageant
#542. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the correspondence be received as information and that the
correspondent be authorized to raise funds in the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
Solicitor General re: Appointment of Evelyn Buck to the York Regional
Police Services Board
#543. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT Council extend its congratulations to Ms. Buck, former Mayor
of the Town of Aurora, on her appointment to the York Region a 1
Police Services Board.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#544. Moved by Councillor Weller
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:32 p.m.
CARRIED
J. WEST~AYOR L. A UNICIP AL CLERK