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MINUTES - Council - 19921028TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING NO. 49-92 Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Wednesday, October 28, 1992 8:12p.m. MINUTES COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair; Councillors Constable, Griffith, Healy, Jones, McKenzie, Pedersen and Timpson. Councillor Weller was absent on vacation. STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Chief Administrative Officer, Municipal Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Director of Planning, Director of Building Administration, Director of Public Works, Director of Personnel, Director of Leisure Services, Fire Chief and Treasurer. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST Councillor McKenzie declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Accounts paid to Herb McKenzie Auto Parts, due to monetary interest in same, and in Report PL92-101-398 re: Wellington Street East Corridor Study by virtue of ownership of lands 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 questions. Councillor Jones declared a possible Conflict oflnterest in Accounts paid to Timberlane Tennis and Country Club, due to membership 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 #640. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Healy THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein, with the addition of the memorandum from Councillor McKenzie re: Santa Claus Parade and By-law No. 3428-92 to temporarily close Yonge Street for the parade and with the addition to the New Business Section of the Agenda of the submission re: Restoration of Ardill Crescent, which was raised during the Open Forum. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 49-92 Wednesday, October 28, 1992 ADOPTION OF MINUTES - 2 - Council Meeting No. 41-92. September 30. 1992 Special Council-Public Planning No. 42-92. October l. 1992 Special Council Meeting No. 44-92. October 5. 1992 Council Meeting No. 45-92. October 14. 1992 Special Council Meeting No. 47-92. October 19. 1992 #641. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 41-92, 42-92, 44-92, 45-92 and 47-92 be adopted as printed and circulated. CARRIED PASSING OF ACCOUNTS #642. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $821,310.32 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 Cheque Cheque #25517 TO #25656 Cheque #25657 TO #25700 Cheque #25701 TO #25790 Manual Cheques Cheque #M82/92 TO #M87 /92 CARRIED TOTAL $609,464.02 LIBRARY $154,259.45 $ 57,586.85 $821,310.32 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. Councillor Jones, having previously declared a possible Conflict oflnterest in Accounts paid to Timberlane Tennis and Country Club, did not take part in the vote called for payment of this account. SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS The Premier of Ontario re: Council's Resolution -Creation of Apartments and Granny Flats by Homeowners THAT the correspondence be received as information. Aurora Council Minutes No. 49-92 Wednesday, October 28, 1992 - 3 - Regional Municipalities of Waterloo. Peel. Hamilton- Wentworth and Durham re: Council's Resolution - Use of Pension Fund Capital in an Investment Fund THAT the correspondence be received as information. Ministry of the Solicitor General re: News Release -New Fire Regulations Protect Lives in High-Rise and Low-Rise Residences THAT the correspondence be received as information. Ms. Cheryl Cancelli. Resident re: Letter of Appreciation for Crossing Guard at Crawford Rose Drive and Aurora Heights Blvd. THAT the correspondence be received as information. Navy League of Canada. Newmarket. Branch re: Request Permission to Conduct "Tag Days". October 29th to 31st. 1992 in the Town of Aurora THAT permission be granted to the Navy League of Canada, Newmarket Branch to conduct "Tag Days" on October 29th from 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m., October 30th from 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. and October 31st from 9:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. outside stores in the Town of Aurora. Ministry of the Solicitor General re: News Release-Used Oil Collection Sites THAT the correspondence be received as information. Committee of Adjustment -Notices of Decision Application-A-34-92/DB-34-92 (Aurora Hts. Bldg.) Application -A-35-92/D13-35-92 (Aurora Hts. Bldg.) Application -A-36-92/DB-36-92 (Aurora Hts. Bldg.) Application -A-37-92/013-37-92 (Aurora Hts. Bldg.) Application-A-38-92/D13-38-92 (Boston) Application-A-39-92/DB-39-92 (Black) THAT the correspondence be received as information. STAFF REPORTS TR92-031-394-Petition for Interim Payment under the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act THAT Council approve a Petition to the Ministry of Transportation for Interim Payment under the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act based on total expenditures in the amount of$1,189,920.72 to September 30th, 1992. Aurora Council Minutes No. 49-92 Wednesday, October 28, 1992 - 4 - TR92-032-395 -Petition for Interim Payment Under the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act on Expenditures made for Public Transportation. THAT Council approve a petition to the Ministry of Transportation for Interim payment under the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act based on total expenditures for public transportation in the amount of $185,873.00 to September 30th, 1992; and THAT Council approve a petition to the Ministry of Transportation for Interim Payment under the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act based on total expenditures for transportation for physically disabled persons in the amount of $40,418.73 to September 30th, 1992. PW92-104-396-Public Works Department Monthly Information Report for September. 1992 #643. THAT the report outlining Public Work's activities for September 1992, be received as information. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie 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 Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville re: Council's Resolution -Site Selection for Landfill Sites #644. Moved by Councillor Timspon Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the correspondence be received as information; and THAT Council take note that its members have been invited to attend any meetings in this regard and to inform residents that Whitchurch-Stouffville requires their support in this regard. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 49-92 Wednesday, October 28, 1992 -5 - Town of Newmarket re: Resolution -Canadian Unity #645. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the correspondence be received as information; and THAT Council endorse the resolution of the Town of Newmarket. CARRIED Mr. Michael Harris. M.P.P .. Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario re: Ontario Investment Fund COIF) #646. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED City of Gloucester re: Regional Reform in Ottawa-Carleton #647. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Constable THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED Premier of Ontario re: Aurora's Resolution -Restructuring of Local Governments in Simcoe County and its Impact on Tiny Township #648. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED COMMITTEE REPORTS Committee of the Whole Report No. 46-92 #649. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Healy THAT the Report of the Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 46-92 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 49-92 Wednesday, October 28, 1992 - 6 - Leisure Services Advisory Committee Report No. 48-92 #650. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT the Report of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting No. 48-92 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted. AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was: #651. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT the following aspects of Recommendation No. 6 be referred to 1993 Budget Discussions: 1. That washroom facilities are needed in Lambert Willson Park; 2. That Council reconfirm its earlier commitment of funds for the construction of this washroom facility; 3. That construction of the facilitate take place in the spring and 1993 and that the Committee further understands the total project cost when completed to be approximately $160,000.00; and THAT servicing for the washroom facilities in Lambert Willson Park proceed by invitational tender, and the prices be referred to Council. THE RESOLUTION CARRIED AS AMENDED. STAFF REPORTS BA92-017-393-Kentucky Fried Chicken. 15492 Yonge Street Town of Aurora #652. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT Council approve the request by Steel Art Signs Ltd. acting on behalf of the owners of Kentucky Fried Chicken for the placing of a ground sign in the location requested; and THAT Council give first and second reading to By-law No. 3427-92 being a By-law to amend By-law No. 3400-92. CARRIED CL92-056-397 -Aurora United Church Lease to the Town of Parking Lot and Parkette #653. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the attached Lease with respect to the Aurora United Church parking lot situated at Lot 10, Registered Plan 9, Town of Aurora. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 49-92 Wednesday, October 28, 1992 - 7 - PL92-101-398-Wellington Street East Corridor Study #654. Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT Council receive this report from the Wellington Street Corridor Study Steering Committee as information; and THAT a public meeting on the matter be held on December 3, 1992. CARRIED Councillor McKenzie, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest did not take part in the vote called in this regard. TR92-033-399 -Allocation of Year-End Balances to Reserves and Reserve Funds #655. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Timpson THAT Council approve the retention of a maximum of $100,000.00 savings from annual operations (unexpended Municipal operating revenues) to provide for unanticipated expenditures of an emergency nature at the discretion of Council which would otherwise contribute to a deficit in any subsequent operating budget year; THAT Council approve the establishment of a Municipal Capital Reserve Fund, which will be utilized for non-recurring Capital Expenditures at the discretion of Council; and THAT Council approve the allocation to the Municipal Capital Reserve Fund of annual unexpended municipal revenues in excess of $100,000.00 savings. CARRIED RESOLUTION The Regional Municipality of York re: 946649 Ontario Limited Part Lot 26. Plan 246. Town of Aurora. Parts 1. 2 and 3 on Plan 65R-15797. Regional Road No. 15 #656. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Release of the Site Plan Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Glenowen Properties Limited with respect to a road widening and reserve transferred to the Region and described as Part Lot 26, Plan 246, Town of Aurora, Parts 1, 2 and 3 on Plan 65R-15797. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 49-92 Wednesday, October 28, 1992 - 8 - ERRATUM UNFINISHED BUSINESS TR92-034-400 -Report of the Peterborough Two Tier Property Tax Committee #657. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT Report No. 34-92 regarding the Two Tier Property Tax Committee be received as information. CARRIED BY-LAWS #658. #659. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills for First Reading: 3426-92 3427-92 3428-92 Being a By-law to amend Parking By-law 3377-92 with respect to Cashell Court. Being a By-law to amend the Sign By-law 3400-92 with respect to Kentucky Fried Chicken at 15492 Yonge Street. Being a By-law to temporarily close Y onge Street within the Town of Aurora, for a parade. AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills for Second Reading: 3426-92 3427-92 3428-92 Being a By-law to amend Parking By-law 3377-92 with respect to Cashell Court. Being a By-law to amend the Sign By-law 3400-92 with respect to Kentucky Fried Chicken at 15492 Yonge Street. Being a By-law to temporarily close Yonge Street within the Town of Aurora, for a parade. AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 49-92 Wednesday, October 28, 1992 - 8 - UNFINISHED BUSINESS TR92-034-400 -Re ort of the Peterborou h Two Tier Pro ert #657. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councill r McKenzie THAT Report No. 34-92 regarding the Two Tier Property x Committee be received as information. CARRIED BY-LAWS #658. Moved by Councillor Jones Secon d by Councillor Griffith THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder o introduce the following bills for First Reading: 3426-92 3427-92 3428-92 Being a By-law to amen Parking By-law 3377-92 with respect t Cashell Court. Being a By-law to end the Sign By-law 3400-92 with resP. ct to Kentucky Fried Chicken at 1549 Y onge Street. Being a By-1 to temporarily close Y onge Stre within the Town of Aurora, for a para e. AND THAT the same e taken as read a First Time. CARRIED (§} Councillor McKenzie, havi previously declared a possible Conflict oflnterest in By-law No. 3428-92, did not tak part in the vote called in this regard. #659. Moved by ouncillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT 1 ve be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills for Se nd Reading: 3427-92 3428-92 Being a By-law to amend Parking By-law 3377-92 with respect to Cashell Court. Being a By-law to amend the Sign By-law 3400-92 with respect to Kentucky Fried Chicken at 15492 Y onge Street. Being a By-law to temporarily close Y onge Street within the Town of Aurora, for a parade. AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 49-92 Wednesday, October 28, 1992 #660. - 9 - Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bill for Third Reading: 3428-92 Being a By-law to temporarily close Y onge Street within the Town of Aurora, for a parade. AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time. CARRIED QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS Councillor Pedersen Asked the Director of Public Works to enquire into the feasibility of prohibiting left turns from Henderson Drive into the Landawn Shopping Centres Plaza in order to relieve traffic congestion. Councillor Timpson Asked the Director of Public Works to enquire into safety concerns that might arise from vehicles parking too close to the McDonald Drive and Haida Drive intersection prior to installing three-ways stop at this intersection. NEW BUSINESS CL92-057-401 -Glenowen Arbitration Proceedings #661. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT Council endorse the selection of Mr. E. Crossland as Arbitrator in accordance with the draft Agreement to Submit to Arbitration dated the 19th day of October 1992. CARRIED Restoration of Ardill Crescent #662. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT the Town repave the driveways to the property lines as they were paved previously, replace the sidewalks where removed and replace all disturbed sod; and THAT the work proceed as soon as possible in accordance with the Town Policy. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 49-92 Wednesday, October 28, 1992 ADJOURNMENT -10 - #663. Moved by Councillor Timpson THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:00p.m. CARRIED