MINUTES - Council - 19920930MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 41-92
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, September 30, 1992
8:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West
Constable,
McKenzie,
Weller.
in the Chair; Councillors
Griffith, He a 1 y, Jones,
Pedersen, Timpson and
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Chief Administrative Officer,
Municipal Clerk, Deputy Clerk,
Director of Planning, Treasurer,
Director of Public Works, Director of
Building Administration, Director of
Leisure Services, Fire Chief and
Director of Personnel.
Councillor McKenzie declared a possible Conflict of Interest in the
following matters previously considered by Council:
a) COUNCIL #35-92 -August 26/92
1) Delegation of E.J. Gordon -160 & 162 Wellington St. E.; 155 Centre
Street (res. #485).
2) PW92-086-319 -Construction of sidewalk on Wellington St. E. (#518)
3) PL92-077-321-OP & Zoning Amendment-19 Ross Street (res. #5211.
4) PL92-081-324 -Contract for Planning Services -Wellington Street
Corridor Study (res. #524).
5) E.J. Gordon-160 & 162 Wellington St. E.; 155 Centre Street (#536).
6) Third of Bylaw 3312-92-5 Industrial Pkwy. S., Diana Leeming (#540)
b) PAC #36-92 -September 8/92
Delegation of Gary Templeton -19 Ross Street & 124 Industrial Parkway.
c) COUNCIL #38-92 -September 16/92
1) Correspondence from Cole, Sherman & Associates re: Widening of
Wellington Street from Yonge St. to Bayview Avenue (res. #547),.
2) Bylaw No. 3416-92 (res. #563 & #564).
d) COW #39-92 -September 21/92
Question by Mayor West re: Status of the Wellington Street .Corridor
Study Submissions. '
Councillor McKenzie also declared a possible Conflict of Interest in
Accounts paid to Herb McKenzie Auto Parts, 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 questions.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#573. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
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PRESENTATION
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Mr. David Merkur and Mr. Joe Lebovic re: Arts and
Culture Fund
Mayor West we 1 corned Mr. Merkur and Mr. Lebovi c and expressed the Town's
gratitude to each of them for the annual tradition established of donating
$5,000.00 per year to applicants to the Arts and Culture Fund. Mr. Merkur
then made the following presentations:
A grant of $2,875.00 to the Aurora & District Historical Society.
Mr. Ken Greenwood, on behalf of this Society, indicated that the funds would
be used to purchase a chandelier in connection with the restoration of
Hi 11 ary House.
A grant of $250.00 to the Region of York Quilters Guild.
Mrs. E. Munroe indicated that the funds would be used to advertise the
Guild's first quilt show in Aurora in May 1993 and that the Guild hoped to
create a quilt depicting the Town's history, which might be hung in the Town
Hall.
A grant of $300.00 to St. Joseph School.
Mrs. A. Rozalowsky indicated that the funds would be used in connection with
providing theatre presentations for the students.
A grant of $500.00 to Aurora Nursery School.
Mrs. H. Tracey indicated that the funds would be used to provide two
in-house field trips for the children.
Mr. Lebovic then made the following presentations:
A grant of $1,250.00 to York Symphony Orchestra.
Mr. T. Lumble indicated that the funds would be used towards the youth
scholarship fund and the showcase of younger talent in connection with the
York Symphony Youth Orchestra.
A grant of $500.00 to Creative Connections.
Ms. S. Wa 1 ker-Ing indicated that the funds would be used to advertise the
works of local artists and to attract new members to enjoy the classes.
A grant of $500.00 to Aurora Early Learning Centre.
Ms. V. Reid indicated that the funds would be used to provide two 1 i ve
theatre productions in October 1992 and February 1993.
A grant of $550.00 to Pine Tree Potters Guild.
Ms. J. Maunsell indicated that the funds would be used to purchase
additional shelving and a wet vacuum for the use of Guild members.
DELEGATION
Mr. Adam Shepherd, Markborough re: Markborough's
Commercial Application at the Southeast Corner
of Bayview Avenue and Wellington Street
At this point in the meeting Councillor McKenzie declared a possible
Conflict of Interest in this delegation by virtue of ownership of land in
the vicinity and he did not take part in or vote on any questions with
regard to this matter or attempt in any way to influence the voting on such
questions.
Mr. Kim McGuiness, Vice President of Markborough, indicated that the purpose
of the delegation was to introduce Markborough and persons who would be
working with the We 11 i ngton Street Corridor Committee and to continue the
dialogue with the Town with respect to Markborough's development
application. Mr. McGuiness characterized development as partnership between
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the developer, the end retail user and the Municipality. He noted that
Markborough is a Canadian owned, publicly traded corporation with
significant financial assets ranging from coast to coast across Canada. He
showed a slide presentation depicting some of the companyts current
projects. He stated that its interest in Aurora commenced with
investigations in 1988, which led to the 1989 purchase of the current site.
He noted that Canadian Tire has committed to the site and that Zellers has
submitted a letter of interest.
Mr. Adam Shepherd, Project Manager, provided Council with a binder of
materials and an overview of the site details. He noted that the site
consists of 40 acres. Fifteen to twenty acres would be used for the
proposed shopping centre. The remainder will be held for potential phase II
development. He noted that preliminary environmental investigations have
revealed that there would be no major problems with the development. He
then indicated that the design of the proposed buildings wi 11 attempt to
reproduce some of the Towrlls distinctive streetscapes.
Mr. Don Givens of Malone, Givens, Parsons invited the Town to have a retail
consultant comment on the application. In particular he would like to pick
up on the trends in retail planning coming out of the United States. He
noted that other deve 1 opment app 1 i cations are projected for the vicinity;
however, he stated that this application hopes to deal with the existing,
short term service needs in the region. Noting that there was no regional
Offici a 1 Plan, he requested that the Town understand the 1 arger picture
giving rise to such a need at this location. He closed by indicating that
the corporation looks forward to participating with the Town in the
Wellington Street Corridor Study,
#574. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the delegation be received as information.
CARRIED
Councillor McKenzie, having previously declared a possible Conflict of
interest did not take part in the vote called for in this regard.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 35-92, Wednesday, August 26, 1992
Council Meeting No. 38-92, Wednesday, September 16, 1992
#575. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Minutes of the Meeting Numbers 35-92 and 38-92 be adopted
as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#576. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $536,799.10
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 #25059 TO #25150
Cheque #25151 TO #25259
Cheque #25260 TO #25400
Manual Cheques
Cheque M81/92
TOTAL
CARRIED
$ 354,387.63
$ 182,036.47
L I B R A R Y
$ 375.00
$ 536,799.10
Councillor McKenzie, having previously declared a possible Conflict of
Interest in Accounts paid to Herb McKenzie Auto Parts, did not take part in
the vote called for payment of this account.
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SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS
Correspondence and Petitions
The Association for Early Childhood Educators of
Ontario, York Branch re: Request for Proclamation
-"Week of the Child", October 17-24, 1992 in the
Town of Aurora
THAT October 17th to 24th, 1992 be proclaimed "Week of the Child"
in the Town of Aurora.
Baha'i's of Aurora re: Request for Proclamation-
"Baha'i Week", November 22-28, 1992 in the
Town of Aurora
THAT November 22th to 28th, 1992 be proclaimed "Baha'i Week" in the
Town of Aurora.
George Street Public School re: Request to Lift
Parking Restrictions at Aurora High School on the
West Side of McDonald Drive from Wellington Street
October 2, 1992, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
THAT the request to hood the "No Parking" and "No Stopping" signs
located on the east and west side of George Street, between Kennedy
Street and Hawthorne Lane, on October 2, 1992 between the hours of
2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. be cancelled; and
THAT the request to lift parking restrictions at Aurora High
School, west side of McDonald Drive from Wellington to where the
pavement narrows, on October 2, 1992 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
for Workshop on Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System be
granted.
The Regional Municipality of York re: Minutes of
Regional Council re: Compensation for Owners Whose
Lands are Affected by the Operation of a Waste
Disposal Site
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Regional Municipality of York re: Clause No. 30
in Report No. 15 of the Transportation and Environmental
Services Committee -"Policy-Pa1nting of Water
Storage Tanks"
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Bell Canada re: News Release -Aurora -Improvements
in Services for Bell Canada's Subscribers
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Town of East Gwillimbury and Town of Newmarket
re: Site Selection for Landfill Site
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
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Mr. Donald Hamilton, resident re: Request to Name
a Street in Aurora after the Hamilton Family and
YRRC Separate School Board re: "Academy Drive"
THAT the request to name the private street providing access to the
York Region Roman Catho 1 i c Separate Schoo 1 Board Education Centre
and the Cardinal Carter Catholic High School as "Academy Drive" be
approved subject to the requirement that the signage be erected in
conformity with Town specifications and at the developer's expense
and with an indication to advise of its private status; and
THAT the request for use of "Hamilton" as a street name within the
municipality be referred to the Director of Leisure Services to
retain for future consideration in naming parks and/or open space
in the quadrant suggested by Mr. D. Hamilton.
Memo from H. deLorenzis, re: Reguest to hood
the "No Parking" Signs from Henderson Drive to
Murray Street on the East Side of Yonge Street
on October 8, 1992 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
for a Peace Park Dedication
THAT the request be granted to hood the "No Parking" signs from
Henderson Drive to Murray Street on the east side of Yonge Street
on October 8, 1992 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. for a Peace Park
Dedication.
Memo from Fire Chief re: Re6uest for Proclamation -
"Fire Prevention Week", Octo er 4-10, 1992, in the
Town of Aurora; and Invitation to attend Open House
THAT October 4th through October lOth, 1992 be proclaimed "Fire
Prevention Week" in the Town of Aurora; and
THAT Members of Council be invited to attend an "Open House" on
October 3, 1992 from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Fire Station.
Staff Reports
PW92-094-355 -Public Works Department Monthly
Information Report for August 1992
#577.
THAT the report outlining Public Works' activities for August 1992,
be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the suggested reso 1 uti ons respecting the matters 1 i sted 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
Township of King re: Interim Waste Authority
Legal Fees
#578. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
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The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto re:
Press Release -Metro Councillor Backs Waste
Inc1neration Probe
#579. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT Council receive the correspondence as information; and
THAT Council endorse the position of Metro Councillor Anne Johnston
in this regard.
CARRIED
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority re:
New Technical Committees; Landfill Site -
Site Selection Process
#580. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
WITHDRAWN: The motion was withdrawn with the consent of the mover and
seconder.
#581. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Council support the Conservation Authority's position that the
decisions affecting the water quality must be made on watershed
basis as recommended by David Crombie in the report of the Royal
Commission on the Future of the Toronto Waterfront, rather than on
political boundaries.
CARRIED
The Town of Richmond Hill re: Regional Municipality
of York-Council Resolution-''Funding Buttonville
Airport"
#582. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
AMO's Policy Position re: AMO's Response to Measuring
Progress towards Ontario's Waste Reduction Targets
#583. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
The Regional Municipality of York re: Clause No. 19
in Report No. 15 of the Transportation and Environmental
Services Committee -"Water Su~ply System -Aurora,
Newmarket and East Gwillimbury
#584. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Mr. & Mrs. La Mantia, residents re: ReAuest for Fence
Height Exemption -47 Covent Crescent, urora
#585. Moved by-Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to Staff for a
report.
CARRIED
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Ministry of the Environment re: News Release -Ontario
Outlaws Future Municipal Solid Waste Incinerators
#586. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee of the Whole Report No. 39-92
#587. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the Report of the Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 39-92 be
received and that the recommendations carried by the Committee,
with the exception of Recommendations Nos. 6 and 14, be adopted.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MEETING NO. 39-92
Mr. David James re:
191 Covent Crescent,
#588.
#589.
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the correspondence be referred to Staff for a report.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT a third party arbitrator be appointed, as agreed to by Council
and the delegate, to submit a report and recommendations for a
resolution to this matter, which recommendations shall be binding
upon both the municipality and the applicant.
On a recorded vote, the resolution CARRIED
YEAS: 8 NAYS: 1
VOTING YEA: Councillors Constable, Griffith, Jones, McKenzie, Pedersen,
Timpson, Weller and Mayor West.
VOTING NAY: Councillor Healy.
Leisure Services Advisory Committee Report No. 40-92
#590. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Report of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting
No. 40-92 be received and the recommendations carried by the
Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
Church Street School Ad Hoc Committee Report No. 4
#591. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the attached
Committee Meeting
information; and
minutes of the Church Street School Ad Hoc
he 1 d September 14, 1992 be received as
THAT Counci 11 or Jones be requested to make a presentation to the
Strategic Planning Committee.
CARRIED
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STAFF REPORTS
AFD92-004-358 -1976 Fire Department Rescue Vehicle
Replacement/Repair of the Engine Versus New
Rescue Vehicle
#592.
#593.
Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Fire Department rescue vehicle engine be repaired; and
THAT the question of a new vehicle, if necessary, be referred to
1993 Budget discussions.
DEFEATED
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Staff be authorized to obtain prices for the cost of
replacement of the fire vehicle; and
THAT the funds for this purpose be allocated from the 1992 Reserve
Account.
CARRIED
TR92-030-359 -Cancellation of 1991 and 1992 Taxes Under
Section 442 of the Municipal Act
#594. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT Council approve the write-off of 1991 and 1992 taxes in the
amount of $97,042.15 under Section 442 of the Municipal Act.
CARRIED
PW92-095-360 -Parking Restriction -Cashell Court
#595. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Council approve the restriction to parking on Cashell Court
such that no parking be allowed at any time on the west side of
Cashell Court from McClellan Way to the termination of the
cul-de-sac;
THAT the Clerk be requested to give notice of this proposal to all
affected residents;
THAT the Clerk be given leave to introduce the amending bill for
first and second readings; and
THAT the required funds be provided from Account 307
CARRIED
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
PW92-097-357-Population Signs for Area Municipalities
#596. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Council endorse the policy as recommended in the attached
report to the Transportation and Environment Services Committee as
amended by the minor comments of Staff;
THAT upon municipal
signs on provincial
requirement;
authorization from MTO to alter population
highways, the Region will implement the
THAT the Clerk be authorized to provide notification of same to the
Regional Commissioner of Transportation; and
THAT the MTO be requested to permit the
informational tab. to indicate that the Town
Leksand Sweden" on the population signs.
CARRIED
Town to add an
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RESOLUTIONS
Release of Securities
#597. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT, upon the recommendation of the Director of Pub 1 i c Works the
security held for costs related to top soil removal, erosion and
sedimentation control measures at Cardinal Carter High School site
in connection with Site Plan No. D11-06-91 between the York Region
Roman Catholic Separate School Board and The Corporation of the
Town of Aurora in the amount of $51,134.00 be released in its
entirety.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BA92-015-361 -Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP)
#598. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Town of Aurora maintain its present position whereby CMHC
is responsible for administering the Residential Rehabilitation
Assistance Program; and
THAT Council direct Staff to forward acknowledgement of same to C.
Penner, Program Manager Social Housing for Canada Mortgage and
Housing Corporation.
CARRIED
LS92-075-362 -M. T.R.C.A. Reports -"Valley and Stream
Corridor Management Program", "Review of Authority
Po 1i ci es for the Pub 1 i c Use of Conservation Lands"
#599. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the report prepared by the Director of Leisure Services
providing comments with respect to M.T.R.C.A. Reports titled
"Valley and Stream Corri dar Management Program" and "Review of
Authority Policies for the Public Use of Conservation Lands" be
received as information and forwarded to the Metropolitan Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority.
CARRIED
PW92-096-363 -Request for All-Way Stop Signs -Sisman
Avenue and Lensmith Drive
#600. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council deny the request for all-way stop signs at the
intersection of Lensmith Drive and Sisman Avenue due to the lack of
any warrants.
CARRIED
PW92-099-364 -Request for Crossing Guard
#601. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT Council approve the placement of a School Crossing Guard at
the intersection of Orchard Heights Boulevard and Hill Drive
effective October 5, 1992; and
THAT the Clerk be authorized to notify the appropriate school
authority of this change.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the Crossing Guard Po 1 icy be amended to require that Staff
will conduct an annual review of existing School Crossing Guard
locations before May 15th of each school year and advise Council of
any locations which no longer comply with this Policy and Procedure
in order that Council may inform the affected schools by early June.
CARRIED
Questions by Mayor West re: Status of the Wellington
Street Corridor Study Subm1ssions
The Director of Planning indicated that, due to the religious holiday,.-the
app 1 i cant had been delayed and hoped to submit the Study pri or.to· Monday,
October 5, 1992.
BYLAW
#603.
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Moved by Councillor Con stab 1 e Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for Third Reading:
3377-92 Being a By-law to regulate traffic and
to govern and control the par~ing of
vehicles in the Town of Aurora.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Weller -Requested that information with respect to wage
compari so~s between the Town and other comparab 1 e
municipalities and that a copy of employment
positions which have been listed but not filled be
provided to the 1993 Budget discussions
NEW BUSINESS
OMB Appeal re: Consent Application A-15-91/010-15-91 (Dewitt-Tisch)
#604.
#605.
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Council provide the requisite two-third majority to introduce
consideration of this matter.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council authorize Councillor Timpson to appear at the OMB
hearing to present Council resolution #735 from Council Meeting No.
50-91, expressing opposition to the application.
DEFEATED
ADJOURNMENT
#606. Moved by Councillor Weller
adjourned at 9:25
CARRIED
IPAL CLERK