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
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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ADJOURNMENT
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#663. Moved by Councillor Timpson
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:00p.m.
CARRIED