MINUTES - Council - 19921111II
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 51-92
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, November 11, 1992
8:00p.m.
MINUTES II
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair;
Councillors Constable, Griffith,
Healy, McKenzie, Pedersen and
Timpson.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councillor Jones was absent due
to previous commitment.
Councillor Weller was absent on
vacation.
Chief Administrative Officer,
Municipal Clerk, Director of
Planning, Director of Building
Administration, Director of Public
Works, Director of Personnel,
Director of Leisure Services, Fire
Chief and Acting Senior Word
Processor.
Councillor Timpson declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Recommendation No. 9
of the Planning Advisory Committee Report concerning proposed amendments to the
Development Charges By-law due to employment with the York Region Board of
Education, 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 Healy declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Recommendation No. 9 of
the Planning Advisory Committee Report concerning proposed amendments to the
Development Charges By-law due to employment with the York Region Board of
Education, 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 McKenzie declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Accounts paid to Herb
McKenzie Auto Parts, due to monetary interest in same, in Recommendation No. 4 of
the Planning Advisory Committee Report concerning a proposed Official Plan and Zoning
by-law amendment related to 19 Ross Street and 24 Industrial Parkway South due to
ownership of property in the vicinity and in Report PL92-114-427 concerning Wellington
Street Corridor Study due to ownership of lands in the vicinity, and did not take part in
or vote on any questions in these regard, or attempt in any way to influence the voting
on such questions.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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#664. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein, with the
addition of the correspondence from Lebovic Enterprises to the Delegation
Section of the Agenda.
CARRIED
DELEGATION
Mr. Al Duffy. Magna International Inc. re: Magna's Intention
to Build Head Office and Other Facilities in Aurora
Mr. Al Duffy, a representative of Magna International Inc. introduced the representatives
of Magna International in attendance and advised Council it was Magna's intention to
build their new corporate head office and other facilities in the near future in Aurora, on
lands now owned or controlled by the Corporation, south of Wellington Street between
Bayview A venue and Leslie Street.
Mr. Brian Coburne, Executive Vice-President of Magna International provided a slide
presentation and gave a brief summary of the evolution of the company. He stated that
Magna is the most diversified independent automotive supplier in North America,
manufacturing more than 5,000 different automotive components. The growth of their
Company, particularly its unique approach to developing technology necessary to compete
in world markets was stressed.
Mr. Joseph Bodgen of Joseph Bogden and Associates Architects and Urban Designers
outlined a conceptual plan for the development of the tract of land in question. The
centre piece of the concept includes the Magna facilities eventually totalling between 350
and 500 thousand square feet which would be supplemented by a potential hotel and
convention centre, mixed use industrial/commercial facilities and residential development
surrounding the core. In addition a golf course would be included in a scheme as would
retention of the equestrian centre and existing residence in the interior of the holding.
It was stressed the project would ensure continuation of 75% of the existing open space
and could be undertaken having regard for the environmentally significant features of the
site. Council was advised the necessary applications to commence the approval process
would be forthcoming and the owners would work with both the municipality and the
Province to ensure all concerns would be addressed. The potential benefits from a
project of this magnitude which would be derived by the municipality, the Region of
York in general and Province as a whole were outlined.
Mr. Frank Stronach, Chairman of the Board stated that he chose Aurora for the site for
the project in part due to his residency in the municipality and also because of the
substantial commitment made by Magna to York Region already in both physical plant
and human resources. He also stated that he intends to maintain his present farming and
equestrian operation on his lands. A commitment to constructing a triple A facility which
would have a long lasting positive impact on Aurora was provided.
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#665. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the delegation be referred to the Unfinished Business.
CARRIED
Mr. Lloyd Cherniak. Lebovic Enterprises re: Leslie and Bloomington-
"Comprehensive Municipality Wide Analysis Pursuant to the Implementation
Guidelines for the Oak Ridges Moraine Area of the GT A"
Mr. Joe Lebovic circulated a letter from the Ministry of Natural Resources regarding
potential future development in the Oak Ridges Moraine which suggested that intention
of the Ministry was to control not prohibit development of the nature proposed.
Mr. Lloyd Cherniak representing the proponents of the proposed development indicated
that he would like to clarify a point he made at the November 2nd PAC when it was
indicated the subject lands are in the Oak Ridges Moraine. Clarification obtained
subsequently confirmed the property is not within the glacial area characterised as
including the Moraine.
#666. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the information provided by the delegation be received.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#667. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $933,275.56, details
of which are on file with the Treasury Office, be approved by Council for
payment and the seal of the Corporation be attached thereto.
Cheques
Cheque #25791 To #25921
Cheque #25922 To #26002
Cheque #26003 TO #26042
Manual Cheques
Cheque #M88/92 To M89/92
TOTAL
CARRIED
$ 486,499,69
$ 440,779.12
LIBRARY
$ 5,996.75
$ 933,275.56
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
Ministry of Culture and Communications re: Request
for Proclamation-"Ontario Heritage Week".
February 15-21. 1993
THAT February 15th to 21st, 1993 be proclaimed "Ontario Heritage Week" in the
Town of Aurora.
Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Council's Resolution
on Government's Proposal to set up an Ontario Investment
Fund
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Premier of Ontario re: Council's Resolution on
Government's Proposed Ontario Investment Fund COIF)
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Premier of Ontario re: Council's Resolution -
Employment Equity
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Regional Municipality of York re: Clause No. 18
in Report No. 18 of the Transportation and Environmental
Services Committee-"Consultant-York Durham Sewage System"
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ministry of the Solicitor General re: Request for
Proclamation-"Ontario Crime Prevention Week"
November 1st to 7th. 1992
THAT November 1st to 7th, 1992 be proclaimed "Ontario Crime Prevention
Week" in the Town of Aurora.
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OXFAM-Canada re: "Hungry For Change Campaign".
October 16th to November 19th. 1992
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Devins Drive Public School re: Request Permission to
Lift Parking Restrictions. Devins Drive School Area
Streets. Various Dates
THAT permission be granted to have the parking restrictions in the vicinity of
Devins Drive Public School lifted between the following hours on the following
dates:
Thursday, December 3, 1992
Friday, December 4, 1992
Thursday, December 10, 1992
Thursday, February 11, 1993
Wednesday, April 28, 1993
Monday, June 7, 1993
Friday, June 25, 1993
STAFF REPORTS
5:30p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
8:30a.m. to 5:00p.m.
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
5:00p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
CL92-058-414-Release of Landscaping Securities
Gaspero Developments Limited 65M-2740
THAT, upon the recommendation of the Director of Leisure Services, that all
landscaping requirements have been completed within the Plan of Subdivision
65M-2740 (Gaspero Developments Limited) the financial security in the amount
of $1,980.87 held by the Town of Aurora in connection with landscaping
obligations now be released in its entirety.
LS92-080-415 -Leisure Services Department. Monthly
Information Report for October. 1992
THAT the report prepared by the Director of Leisure Services outlining
Departmental activities and statistics for the month of October 1992, be received
as information.
PL92-115-416-Proposed Site Plan Agreement between
the Town of Aurora and Blue Hills Academy.
402 Bloomington Road West Part of Lot 71.
Concession 1 W.Y.S.: Dll-04-92
THAT subject to the provision of all financial securities and the submission of
applicable confirmation letters from the Regional Health and Transportation
Departments, Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Site Plan
Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Blue Hills Academy.
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PW92-106-417-Completion Certificate Tender P.W.-1992-27
Correction of Site Plan Deficiencies. 24 Allaura Boulevard
THAT the completion certificate for Tender P.W.-1992-27, Correction of Site
Deficiencies, 24 Allaura Boulevard, payable to Miconi Construction Ltd. in the
amount of $9,162.00 be approved;
THAT the completion date be established as October 21, 1992;
THAT the project costs be charged to account 001-070-0005; and
THAT Town's Engineering and Administration Fees be set at $1,163.14.
PW92-107-418-Completion Certificate. Tender P.W.-1992-01
Yonge Street Widening @ Industrial Parkway
THAT the completion certificate for Tender P.W.-1992-01, Yonge Street
Widening at Industrial Parkway in the amount of $423,880.25 payable to Vic
Priestly Contracting Ltd. be approved;
THAT the completion date be established as September 28, 1992; and
THAT contract costs be charged to Capital Account 387.
PW92-108-419-Completion Certificate. Tender P.W.-1992-22
Correction of Site Deficiencies. #9 Industrial Parkway South
THAT the completion certificate for Tender P.W.-1992-22, Correction of Site
Deficiencies, #9 Industrial Parkway South, payable to Maple Leaf Paving and
Construction Limited in the amount of $25,048.67 be approved;
THAT the completion date be established as August 31, 1992;
THAT project costs be charged to the site security held in reserve account 5-044-
0016; and
THAT excess site security funds of $1,200.00 be used to make additional asphalt
repairs early in 1993.
PW92-109-420-Award Of Contract For Snow Plowing Of
/-Parking Lots. Tender P.W.-1992-29
THAT the Tender submitted by Diamond Groundskeeping Services for the snow
plowing of parking lots in the Town of Aurora be accepted, with the costs charged
to Account 306-312 for the Victoria Street, Temperance Street and United Church
parking lots; Account 552-304 for the Community Centre parking lot; Account
612-304 for the Aurora Leisure Complex parking lot.
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PW92-111-421 -Public Works Department Monthly Information
Report For October 1992
THAT the report outlining Public Works' activities for October 1992, be received
as information.
PW92-113-422-Completion Certificate. Tender PW-1992-15
Drainage Improvements to Retaining Walls on Y onge Street
Town of Aurora
#668.
THAT the completion certificate for Tender PW -1992-15, Drainage Improvements
to the Retaining Walls on Yonge Street, Payable to Vic Priestly Contracting Ltd.
in the amount of $46,152.41 be approved;
THAT the completion date be established as November 2, 1992; and
THAT project costs be charged to Capital Account 388.
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Timpson
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
Township of Georgian Bay re: Resolution - 4 Board System
French Language Education Governance Advisory Group and
Ministry of Education Report of French Language Education
Governance Advisory Group
#669.
#670.
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Council endorse the resolution from the Township of Georgian Bay.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council of the Town of Aurora indicate to the Ministry of Education
that they are strongly opposed to the Government considering
implementation of recommendation No. 26 of the Report of the French
Language Education Governance Advisory Group.
CARRIED
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Pitch-In Ontario re: Request for Contribution Towards
the 1993 Campaign
#671. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the request be referred to the Budget Discussions.
CARRIED
The Regional Municipality of York re: Clause No. 5 in
Report No. 12 of the Community Services and Health
Committee-"Child Care Reform"
#672. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council endorse the contents of the Report entitled "Child Care
Reform" from the the Regional Municipality of York.
CARRIED
Dr. John Cocker. Chairman. Committee for Transportation
for the Physically Disabled re: Expanding Ridership
Parameters for the Access Bus
#673. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the request to allow the access bus to transport clients from the
Town of Aurora to the offices of medical specialists near the York County
Hospital be granted.
CARRIED
Memo from Mayor West re: Salvation Army Christmas
Kettle Drive Kick Off at Upper Canada Mall
#674. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT Members of Council and Staff be authorized to participate in the
Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Drive to be held on November 23, 1992
at the Upper Canada Mall at 7:30p.m; and
THAT Mr. McClenny be requested to serve as choir master.
CARRIED
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Memo from Mayor West re: Volunteers -Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Drive
#675. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the memorandum be received as information; and
THAT Members of Council and Staff volunteer, if they wish to participate
in the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Drive.
CARRIED
Ministry of Housing re: News Release -Government Introduces Legislation
to Allow Apartments in Houses and Garden Suites
#676. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Planning Advisory Committee Report No. 50-92
#677. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the Report of the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting No. 50-92
be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee, with the
exception of Recommendation No. 14, be adopted.
CARRIED
Councillors Timpson and Healy, having previously declared a possible Conflict oflnterest
in Recommendation No. 9, did not take part in the vote called for with respect to the
adoption of this recommendation.
Councillors McKenzie, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest in
Recommendation No. 4, did not take part in the vote called for with respect to the
adoption of this recommendation
New Business Arising from the Planning Advisory Committee
Meeting No. 50-92
PL92-103-402 -West Hill Redevelopment. Leslie and
Bloomington; D09-04-89 and Z-14-89
#678. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT Staff be directed to proceed with the "Comprehensive Municipality
Wide Analysis Pursuant to the Implementation Guidelines for the Oak
Ridges Moraine Area of the Greater Toronto Area" study as outlined in the
Report.
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On a recorded vote, the resolution CARRIED
YEAS: 6 NAYS: 1
VOTING YEA: Councillors Constable, Griffith, McKenzie, Pedersen, Timpson and
Mayor West.
VOTING NAY: Councillor Healy
LACAC Report No. 8 -Minutes of October 20. 1992. LACAC Mtg.
#679. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the minutes of the LACAC meeting held on October 20, 1992, be
received as information.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
ADM92-006-423 -Library Lighting System
#680. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Council approve an appropriation of $25,500 from funds originally
allocated for works on the Church Street School in the current year for
replacement of the Town Library's lighting system.
CARRIED
LS92-079-424 -Tree Removal -10 Royal Road. Aurora
#681. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Pedsersen
THAT Council authorize Leisure Services Staff to remove the Municipal
street tree at the front of 10 Royal Road, Aurora in view of the ongoing
inconvenience to the resident.
CARRIED
LS92-083-425 -Servicing for Washroom Building-Lambert Willson Park
#682. Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Tender for the provision of servicing to Lambert Willson Park
for a washroom building be awarded to the low bidder Vic Priestly
Contracting Limited, Aurora at a cost of $29,500; and
THAT $2,600 be approved as a contingency for this project.
CARRIED
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PER92-022-426 -Administration Procedure No. 28 -Mileage Expense
#683. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the mileage rate be confirmed at 33.0C per kilometre, effective
November 1, 1992.
CARRIED
PL92-114-427 -Contract for Urban Design Services -
Wellington Street Corridor Study
#684. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into a contract for urban
design services with JLT Urban Design Consultants in connection with the
Wellington Street Corridor.
CARRIED
Councillor McKenzie, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest in this
Report, did not take part in the vote called in this regard.
TR92-035-428 -Write-off Of Uncollectible Taxes
#685. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Council approve the write-off of uncollectible taxes for years 1988
to 1992 in the amount of $135,312.31.
CARRIED
PW92-110-429 -Intersection Improvements -Bayview Avenue and
St. John's Sideroad
#686. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Municipal Clerk be authorized to request the Regional
Municipality of York to expedite improvements to the intersection of
Bayview Avenue and St. John's Sideroad and to install a sign indicating St.
John's Sideroad.
CARRIED
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PW92-112-430 -Aurora Transit Schedule -Request For Extension of
Bus Service. Monday to Friday. 7:00p.m. to 10:00 p.m. to Service
Leisure Complex
#687. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the hours for the Town transit service not be extended beyond 7:00
p.m., Monday to Friday; and
THAT the Clerk advise Ms. B. Masukawa of Council's decision.
CARRIED
Lebovic Enterprises re: Leslie & Bloomington "Comprehensive
Municipality Wide Analysis Pursuant to the Implementation
Guidelines for the Oak Ridges Moraine Area of the GTA"
#688. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Delegation of Mr. Al Duffy. Magna International Inc. re: Magna's
intention to Build Head Office and Other Facilities in Aurora
#689.
BY-LAWS
#690.
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the matter be referred to the Committee of the Whole Meeting to
held on November 16, 1992.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for First Reading:
3430-92 Being a By-law to temporarily close
Yonge Street, within the Town of Aurora
for a parade and to repeal By-law No.
3428-92.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
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#691.
#692.
#693.
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Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for Second Reading:
3430-92 Being a By-law to temporarily close
Yonge Street, within the Town of Aurora
for a parade and to repeal By-law No.
3428-92.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
by-laws for Third Reading:
3426-92
3427-92
Being a By-law to amend Parking By-law
3377-92 with respect to Cashell Court.
Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 3400,
the Sign By-law.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
by-laws for Third Reading:
3430-92 Being a By-law to temporarily close
Yonge Street, within the Town of Aurora
for a parade and to repeal By-law No.
3428-92.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
NOTICE OF MOTION
Councillor Healy gave Notice of Motion regarding the Town policy on Tendering.
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QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor McKenzie
ADJOURNMENT
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Requested an indication of those Councillors
participating in the Santa Claus Parade in order that
appropriate arrangements for transportation could be
undertaken.
#694. Moved by Councillor Timpson
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:24p.m.
CARRIED
L. ALLISON MUNICIPAL CLERK