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MINUTES - Council - 19930324TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING NO. 08-93 Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Wednesday, March 24, 1993 8:00p.m. MINUTES COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair; Councillors Constable, Griffith, Healy, Jones, McKenzie, Pedersen, Timpson and Weller. STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST 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, Treasurer and Recording Secretary. Councillor Pedersen declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Accounts paid to Canada Law Book, due to employment with same. She also declared a Conflict of Interest in Accounts paid to Diamond Groundskeeping Service as her son is an employee,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 PL93-022-079, due to ownership of property 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. APPROVAL OF AGENDA #158. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein. CARRIED ---,~.-~~·----:···~~~-~--~,-... ,.~ '·" ""''""'·'··~>;~.s -,;,...,;.~,:.,:o;,,c;,;;,_%;}.2i;(cX\;\;<%,:•~)_1_;;"';~{,>n;;:·~;~(i;.·:.;.;;;c'~~--_.c,c,,. -o'c• • '"-·"~'":';•-•·----·--;-•-:-;--c---;-' · •• ·---.-·-· •·•·· .. -..• -··. ,.,,.,_..·=·• • • "' __ ~--<~•-•-·--~"~--~---· '"-v Aurora Council Minutes No. 08-93 Wednesday, March 24, 1993 DELEGATIONS Ms. Kathy Girdvainis. re: Proposed Parking Restrictions on Centre Street Page 2 Ms. Girdvainis appeared before Council to voice the concerns of Centre Street residents related to the recent signing of the north side of Centre Street, east of the CNR Railway as a "No Parking" area. Council was advised that it was the opinion of the residents that parking should be permitted on one side of the street as the parked cars had the effect of slowing traffic down as it utilized the roadway. She indicated one of the houses on the street did not have a driveway and thus visitors to the home would be required to walk some distance if parking were prohibited on both sides. It was the residents' suggestion that the Public Works Department examine the opportunity to make Centre Street one- way in an easterly direction thereby restricting the flow of traffic and allowing parking to remain on one side. It was pointed out that the extension of the Industrial Parkway to St. John's Sideroad would provide an alternate means for traffic wanting to go westbound. In conclusion, she reiterated her request that the Public Works Department examine alternatives which would allow the parking to continue on one side of the street. #159. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Constable THAT the matter be referred to the Director of Public Work for further study. CARRIED Ms. Lynn Byrne. Resident re: Closure of George Street Pool Ms. Byrne addressed Council outlining her concerns associated with the closure of the pool facility. The relatively small impact on the overall tax burden of the municipality, the lack of a wading pool at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex and the loss of the opportunity to swim outdoors were cited as reasons why the pool should be maintained. It was suggested that the operating hours of the pool be extended thereby providing an additional revenue opportunity to offset maintenance costs. The loss of community spirit associated with the closure of the pool was also put forward as a significant fact affecting the neighbourhood should Council proceed with its intentions. Ms. Kelly Wright. Resident re: Closure of George Street Pool Ms. Wright indicated to Council she was disappointed in having to return for the second year to advance the residents' position with respect to maintaining the pool in their neighbourhood. She stated that in having already decided to close the pool, Council would not be able to objectively listen and respond to the concerns of the residents that were being voiced this evening. It was suggested a more comprehensive attempt to notify the public should have taken place prior to the rendering of the decision by Council. Concern with the availability and scheduling of recreational swim times at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex was expressed. Environmental concerns associated with the closure and removal of the pool were voiced as an additional issue which should have been factored into the decision making process. ·· .~.·.-. ''•""''" ' ' ·······-•,•<.c•"'"'"''h"-~···· ' .. '"~~ .. ~ ---~---.----·-·A:--.'~_~~··-...--"'"-~'-'"'"'"''•,:..;,.~-<;-I';,•,;'.il-?;&;,~,;q-;;,-;;jX<;,fi;>(400;~i).:~f:0k)i~0:~:(;.~;~~(:,•;:,;.,:£.i:<:. '• ''·'''''-'/ · , ........ _..~,.c· --------------··-·-'''' ,-,, •'•'"''""'"-'·•·• ' •• '' • .. .-.o.~~---·--•-•-- Aurora Connell Minutes No. 08-93 Wednesday, March 24, 1993 Mr. Bill McClenny. Resident re: Closure of George Street Pool Page 3 Mr. McClenny addressed Council outlining a number of comprehensive financial arguments associated with the Town's operations which would impact positively on the ability to expend funds to maintain the facility without increasing the tax burden borne by residents. It was suggested that reallocation of reserve funds would diminish the requirement for the municipality to pay itself interest, utilization of previous years surpluses could be directed to the pool operation, or a portion of the contingency reserve established annually could be redirected to allow the pool to continue operation. It was pointed out there were funds included in the 1993 draft budget to demolish the existing structure which would, in -themselves, offset the operational costs and reduce the additional funds necessary. Quoting from the Town's Recreation Master Plan, Mr. McClenny queried the rationale for removing facilities when there was a clear indication additional ones were necessary. Mr. McClenny also indicated the opportunity for residents to utilize the Leisure Complex pool would be constrained by the week long summer shut-down for pool maintenance. In addition, he suggested the Leisure Complex poses a transportation problem for users because of its remote location. Mr. Glenn Robertson. Resident re: Closure of George Street Pool Mr. Robertson, a resident of Golf Links Drive, advised Council that the closure of the pool had implications beyond the immediate neighbourhood. The financial arguments put forward by Mr. McClenny relating to the pool's operating deficit were elaborated upon by Mr. Robertson. Mr. Robertson suggested that although it would be ideal to have all the municipality's facilities operating on a self-sufficient basis, the Leisure Complex had an operating deficit in excess of $500,000 the previous year. A number of statistical arguments related to users of the pool in 1991 were put forward as rationale why the data used by Leisure Services Advisory Committee and Council in making a decision to close the pool should be expanded upon. Council was encouraged to examine alternatives which might increase the operating profitability of the pool, thereby allowing its continued operation. It was suggested that reducing services of this nature while continuing to transfer funds to reserves was an inappropriate use of the taxpayers funds. At this point in the meeting Mayor West read aloud for the benefit of those in attendance the contents of correspondence received from Ms. Heather Trusler, a citizen who participated on the Ad Hoc Committee created by Council in 1992 to examine alternatives to the closure of the pool as contemplated at that time. Ms. Trusler indicated, in her opinion, that the overall lack of positive community support shown by the residents in the neighbourhood during the 1992 summer season would have a detrimental impact on the efforts currently being expended to keep the facility open. #160. #161. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT the submissions made by the delegates related to closure of the George Street Pool be considered at this point on the Agenda. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT the decision to close the George Street Pool be confirmed. On a recorded vote requested by Mayor West, the resolution was CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. •'' • o>.< 0,;,,,_ -~''"'~"~">·•'''-'' ' ' • --~--~-. -, •-·-'-"7~'":A;.o~•••'« '-'•"'"'·'·,,,,,;"""''',;X.~(-~<;,;,· ,-,,,, ''""t•'',·~,;.,;.;;,;:~,g,:_lb!.::L~-·,:.,:.:.:.:<:~.<;,:-,"'''"~"-''·;-'-'·•'-'·MT~-~-------•· ' ·-,~ '---· Aurora Council Minutes No. 08-93 Wednesday, March 24, 1993 YEAS: 9 NAY: 0 Page 4 VOTING YEA: Councillors, Constable, Griffith, Healy, Jones, McKenzie, Pedersen, Timpons, Weller and Mayor West. The Chair declared a brief recess at 9:02p.m. The meeting resumed at 9:07p.m. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Council Meeting No. 05-93. Wednesday. February 24. 1993 Council Meeting No. 06-93. Wednesday. March 10. 1993 #162. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 05-93 and 06-93 be adopted as printed and circulated. · CARRIED PASSING OF ACCOUNTS #163. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $668,474.49, 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 #28043 TO #28161 Cheque #28162 TO #28253 Cheque #28254 TO #28287 TOTAL CARRIED $ 196,141.24 $ 472,333.25 LIBRARY $ 668,474.49 Councillor Pedersen, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Accounts paid to Canada Law Book and Diamond Groundskeeping Service, did not take part in the vote called for payment of this Account. SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority re: Financial Statements THAT the correspondence be received as information. ~~·-··'···~'--1\<''·:'""' · • · ---c--~--.-·-·;---;-·'"·~~~:"":"'-'-'·~'-· • ''A'~( ''""''~'1~'0-~'<\)!~''iii<'<fiJ>~,;c;;;;;,:~<;i,(•M<.;U;>;...;~.;)~<~'(,;<;".;<~~>~><v~;.\,•">f,·.o.v,.•, ···<-•-.c.-•~"-~c-·-··----o·•;--·--· Aurora Council Minutes No. 08-93 Wednesday, March 24, 1993 GO Transit re: Environmental Study Report. Toronto-Vandorf. Full Day Service THAT the correspondence be received as information. IER Planning. Research and Management Services re: Revised Step 6 Approach and Criteria Discussion Paper and Equity in Landfill Siting Discussion Paper THAT the correspondence be received as information. Mr. & Mrs. Ghinis. residents re: Request for Water and Sewer Connection at 13859 Yonge Street Page 5 THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Director of Public Works for a Report. The Regional Municipality of York re: York Durham Sewer System Servicing Capacity Report. 1990 and 1991 THAT the correspondence be received as information. Ontario Fair Tax Commission re: Tax Talk. Volume 3. No. 1 THAT the correspondence be received as information. Aurora High School re: Letter of Thanks for Town's Support of Their 1992/93 Yearbook Campaign THAT the correspondence be received as information. The Regional Municipality of York re: Clause No. 19. Report 4 of the Transportation and Environmental Services Committee -"Policy -Painting of Water Storage Tanks" THAT the correspondence be received as information. The Salvation Army re: Request for Proclamation- "Salvation Army Day". May 3. 1993 THAT May 3, 1993 be proclaimed "Salvation Army Day" in the Town of Aurora, and that the Red Sheild Flag be flown. Ms. Anne Riall. Resident re: Request to Close-Off Walton Drive North for Second Annual Street Party. May 24. 1993. THAT permission be granted to Ms. Riall to close-off Walton Drive North from the intersection of Walton and Batson to the intersection of Walton and Avondale Crescent for the second annual street party to be held May 24, 1993, (May 30th rain date) from 12:00 noon to 11:00 p.m.; and THAT Ms. Riall notify the Works, Fire, Police and Ambulance Departments of this event and all affected residents of the street. • ' •• ,,.,, .• ,~"-~< ···-----~, • ' • • '----·~--.--~---~· • .,~..,.,-~"'''~ '·'····~'·'··"~"'.f~:~<,..;,,,~c;,;s.;.><<<00,,;,!-~v.O.~..;;;,;;~~~>;<:,•>,V~·;_,A'<'"'-'/.;;.;,swc;O<.V""•'·"~~-"''"'' ··"'__.,_~~-~-;----;-;---: : ... ---- Aurora Council Minutes No. 08-93 Wednesday, March 24, 1993 Page 6 Ontario Building Officials Association re: Request for Proclamation-"Building Regulation Awareness Week". Aprilll to April17. 1993 THAT April 11th-17th be proclaimed "Building Regulation Awareness Week" in the Town of Aurora. STAFF REPORTS AFD93-002-075 -Fire Department Activity Report. February 1993 THAT the enclosed monthly Fire Report outlining suppression division activities be received as information. LS93-012-076 -Tree Removal-78 Wells Street THAT Council authorize the removal of one (700mm caliper approx.) Austrian Pine tree at a cost of $340.00, being the Town of Aurora's share in such tree removal. PW93-016-077-Street Sweeping Subject to Council approval of the 1993 Budget, that Dale Farren and Sons quote for street sweeping at $64.20 per hour for approximately 120 hours (same rate as in 1992) be accepted. PW93-017-078 -Maintenance of Traffic Signals #164. THAT Council approve the extension of the Stacey Electric contract for maintenance of Town traffic signals from May 1, 1993 to May 1, 1994 with no rate increase. 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 Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Fair Tax Commission Study #165. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson THAT Staff be authorized to participate in the study associated with the Report of the Property Tax Working Group which was released in December, 1992. CARRIED -·., Aurora Council Minutes No. 08-93 Wednesday, March 24, 1993 Ontario Agriculture and Horse Racing Coalition re: Request for Resolution-"Against Premiere Rae's Introduction of Casinos. Video Lottery Terminals and the Governments Aggressive Gaming Policy" Page 7 #166. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED Torcan Chemical Ltd. re: Bill C-91. Patent Act Amendments #167. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Healy THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED Ministry of Education re: Governance of French-Language Education #168. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Healy THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED Township of King re: Resolution-0% Increase in 1993 Mill Rates #169. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED Memo from Mayor West re: Bell Canada's Rate Increase #170. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT Council express its opposition to the proposed Bell Canade's rate increase as placing an excessive burden on the residential telephone users in the municipality. CARRIED Town of Lindsay re: Request for Endorsement of Resolution -Rail Line #171. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Constable THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED •-'-• ' ' '"""< <C~,,~,N-•h<-<' -,_ ·-.~~~-··A~-.,.~ ... "CoOL'-'-.->._O,>.;_,'-""...,:.,.C.~"-'-'•'u====--=:~,__,_.:,,0.'•"'-'"'~"''""'"'""'-'=.0."-C"-?,L,,,._-O.."J,C..<--'-"•'• •'•'• -~ ""< "~··••.-•----• e•••• • • •-· ••• ••· • •••••·•-.-, ----·•••"'•••··~~---·--•~• ,_ ••••••·•••-~ o•••• Aurora Council Minutes No. 08-93 Wednesday, March 24, 1993 Town of Hawkesbury re: Invitation to attend the 40th OSUM Conference. May 5. 6 & 7. 1993 Page 8 #172. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Constable THAT members of Council be authorized to attend the 40th OSUM conference in accordance with the normal policy. CARRIED Mr. William Dennis re: Rail Cycle North Project #173. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED The Ontario Ambulance Operators' Association Incorporated #174. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED Mr. George Crothers re: York Regional Police 1993 Chief's Dinner #175. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED COMMITTEE REPORTS Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting No. 03-93 Wednesday. March 17. 1993 #176. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT the Report of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting No. 03-93 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted. CARRIED ~~•-•' ,• '"'• "-• •-·'~-"-'•' ,0.'.• "'"'M.'?.',,,C>f,,,C',, '-< • '""'' ' '~~-------·--7''-''~'-~.-·~-·~,0.'o'..•o-0.0 ,,,,,,,,.._..,,,,, '"''"'''~"'"'"";;;':""'"' \"<''•'-'"''•d,_'G;;;(;o;,;;:;;s:{,>;!.&~{.;~;c;.:;..:.!#'"-''•' '•' '< 0 .0·-•>Y•'~'''"'··--•~.~-•--' -·-. ., ---~-------~·-~~·"~·-·· ---~-"--.·~-""'""·······-----~ ,,_;~-----~~~:J., .... ,,.~---~c~~'"''"-""""'";,,..""""'"""'=·'-'-""'"'""'"'~~-";,,,.=-~~~------~----------:.:._~,-:___ ----··-·-·--~----~~-------··-~------ Aurora Council Minutes No. 08-93 Wednesday, March 24, 1993 Page 9 STAFF REPORTS PL93-022-079-Wellington Street East Corridor Study-Public Information Package for March 31. 1993 Public Planning Meeting #177. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT the attached Public Information Package for the March 31, 1993 Public Planning Meeting on the Wellington Street East Corridor Study be received as information. CARRIED Councillor McKenzie, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest in this Report, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard. CONSIDERATION OF OTHER BUSINESS FOR WIDCH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN AT A PREVIOUS MEETING Councillor Healy re: Town Bus Transportation Fees #178. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT the Director of Public Works prepare a Report for consideration at the May 17th Committee of the Whole Meeting, outlining the cost associated with and feasibility of providing free Town bus transportation to/from the Aurora Family Leisure Complex for those school-aged children who wish to utilize the facility during the summer months. CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS LS93-014-080-Request for Park Lighting-Atkinson Park #179. Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT Council approve the installation of park lighting at Atkinson Park. CARRIED TR93-013-081 -Consultation Paper on the Phase I Draft Agreement reached by the Provincial/Municipal Disentanglement Steering Committee #180. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT Report No. TR93-013-081 of the Treasurer regarding the Consultation Paper on the Phase I Draft Agreement of the Provincial/Municipal Disentanglement Steering Committee be received as information; and THAT Council forward a response to the AMO Board of Directors for its meeting scheduled for April 23, 1993 as outlined in the Staff Report. CARRIED ·o -···"';-'·"·""-''-····· · · -~--······-.,------~-----·~~ ..... _.,,,""'.~·'".--""~"-.:~,.::~·;=' ._., ···=.z=;:v~t.':d:.'<S:l<."-'•'ll.:"-=-"~:;;.e;,c.;·~o2'.'.../"''""-"'', -'"''·"•""-<-''0"'" . . Aurora Council Minutes No. 08-93 Wednesday, March 24, 1993 Page 10 BY-LAWS #181. #182. #183. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills for First Reading: 3461-93 3462-93 Being a By-law to dedicate various parts of various plans as a public highway forming part of Kennedy Street West. Being a By-law to amend Parking By-law 3377-92 with respect to Odin Crescent. AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time. CARRIED Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills for Second Reading: 3461-93 3462-93 Being a By-law to dedicate various parts of various plans as a public highway forming part of Kennedy Street West. Being a By-law to amend Parking By-law 3377-92 with respect to Odin Crescent. AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws for Third Reading: 3460-93 Being a By-law to amend Parking By-law 3377-92 with respect to Reuben Street and disabled parking on Victoria Street and Mosley Street. AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time . CARRIED "'··""' ···~"-'>''·1·' ""'"·'""''''·•'-'·~·---~-' • ,_, ' • " ·----··-,~~-:-··--)'f'.'"':'""·"•''-'~'c'<'-<'~,,,~,;,;-,o~~~-;_J;.'i8:.~'::;,;,.>;;;;.~\';;'~,,iM;A'(J,;>~-\:;~ii';;,~;~~~;(,;:,.;:,~;;<;.,;>.~;&.;,..~·-:=~---·-' •-~~,':~~---·--~--.-· ---·· -----·•·····-·--·· ., _ •'•o'·'• ,,___,.._,_,., , , ,, • _ • ··------------------- '·v '' -~' \ "'~· Aurora Council Minutes No. 08-93 Wednesday, March 24, 1993 Page 11 QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS Councillor Pedersen Enquired whether Staff could examine the CNR crossing at Englehard Drive to determine whether repairs might be carried out at that location. Councillor Weller Requested Staff to look at the long range costs associated with repairing Church Street School. Mayor West Reminded Council of the wine and cheese reception for local industries scheduled for Monday, March 29, 1993 at the Town Hall. Councillor Griffith Advised Council of the Special Olympics scheduled for 3:00 p.m. at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex, Sunday March 28, 1993. NEW BUSINESS LS93-013-082 -Scouts Canada re: Request for Reduction in Rate Rental of Space at Church Street School #184. #185. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Timpson THAT Report LS93-013-082 be added to the Agenda. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Timpson THAT Council approve a 1993 rental rate of $10,645 ($5.83/square foot) for the Scouts Canada rental of space at Church Street School; and THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee review rental charges of municipal facilities as part of the Leisure Services Pricing Policy currently being developed by the Committee. CARRIED ADJOURNMENT 1\Jc!\ Oli~~\~d '-\i\ #186. Moved by Councillor Weller THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:20p.m. CARRIED J. West, Mayor L. Allison, MuniCipal Clerk • ·~-• 0 •-~• ... •."-·,.,,',"-<J.o;~'~-'-'"·>V•<~d•'•' ' 0 ••~'•"" '""'' ·~--·-;--_,---~-m-•-•·"""'-'"'"-'•'->J~"~J._"-'""""' '"" ., . .,OC"-==•'-'-""-'0''''~~·-==·=.o:_""-'-'-'-""-"~••-'-'"''-' '->~••••--·~-~--