MINUTES - Council - 19930428__,
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 11-93
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, April28, 1993
8:00p.m.
MINUTES
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Mayor West in the Chair;
Councillors Constable, Griffith,
Healy, Jones, McKenzie,
Pedersen, Timpson and Weller.
Chief Administrative Officer,
Acting Municipal Clerk, Director
of Planning, Director of Building
Administration, Acting Director of
Public Works, Director of
Personnel, Director of Leisure
Services, Fire Chief, Treasurer
and Recording Secretary.
Councillor Jones declared a possible Conflict of Interest in AMO's Municipal Alerts and
News Release re: AMO Board Meeting of April 23rd re Disentanglemeneutmd the
Province's Social Contract, by virtue of being a member of the civil service; aoo in the
correspondence of Mr. & Mrs. Ghinis re: Proposed Water Connection, by virtue of
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.
Councillor Healy declared a possible Conflict oflnterest in AMO's Municipal Alerts and
News Release re: AMO Board Meeting of April 23rd re Disentanglement and the
Province's Social Contract, by virtue of being a member of the civil service, 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 Timpson declared a possible Conflict oflnterest in AMO's Municipal Alerts
and News Release re: AMO Board Meeting of April 23rd re Disentanglement and the
Province's Social Contract, by virtue of being a member of the civil service, 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.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#214. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein, with the
addition thereto of the following items:
correspondence from the Navy League in substitution for earlier
correspondence from the Navy League to Section "A" -Consent
Items of the Agenda;
correspondence from Mr. & Mrs. Ghinis and from their agent, Mr.
Bray re: Proposed Water and Sanitary Sewer Connection for
consideration along with the Committee of the Whole Report
No. 03-93;
report PER93-002-122 re: 1993 Collective Agreement Negotiations
with CUPE Local 1359 to the Unfinished Business section of the
Agenda; and
memo from Mayor Westre: Fundraising-N.A.F.A.R. (New Arena
for Aurora's Recreation) to the New Business section of the Agenda.
CARRIED
DELEGATION
Mr. Glen Tatum. Highland Hockey School re: Scheduling of Ice Time
Mr. Tatum reviewed his history of contribution to sports in the Town. He indicated that
five years ago he commenced the school to serve a community need. Since that time,
3,000 youths have participated and 70% of these have been Town residents. He noted
the significant funds that have been expended for ice time in this Town. In preparation
for the 1993 season, he has circulated brochures, registered students and scheduled
coaching staff. Since that time he learned that, due to increased demand for ice time, his
program would be required to start at 8:30a.m. rather than at 8:00a.m. In consideration
of the difficulty this could cause the school, he requested Council to retain the 8:00a.m.
starting time for 1993, then to reschedule the time to 8:30a.m. for 1994.
#215. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the matter be referred for consideration along with LSAC Report
No. 05-93.
CARRIED
Mr. Rodney Cross. Aurora Skating Club re: Ice Program
Commencing July 12. 1993
Mr. Cross described his organization as a volunteer, non-profit club which provides a
broad range of skating programs, including competitive programs. Its members are
comprised of 95% Town residents. In order to obtain year-round ice, many of the
members in the competitive program must train in municipalities other than Aurora.
After negotiations with the Leisure Services Department, on April 12, 1993 his
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organization entered into an agreement to obtain ice time commencing on certain
mornings at 8:00a.m. Accordingly, the programs were finalized, brochures were issued
and negotiations to obtain coaching staff commenced. Upon learning that the Leisure
Services Advisory Committee was entertaining a delegation to re-adjust the proposed
schedule, he spoke up at that meeting and once again, this evening reiterates the request
that his organization's needs be accommodated so that skaters need not leave the Town
to train elsewhere.
#216. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the matter be referred for consideration along with LSAC Report
No. 05-93.
CARRIED
Ms. Trish LaPlante. The Era Banner re: Publication of a New
Tuesday Newspaper
Ms. LaPlante requested Council to consider an advertising campaign in the Era Banner's
new Tuesday edition. The purpose of the Tuesday edition is to profile local news
specifically for various communities within York Region. She suggested that instead of
advertising throughout the newspaper is currently done, the Town give consideration to
advertising on a single page in a recognizable format. The cost for this page would be
$25,038.00 per year. Noting that the Town currently spends significant funds on
required newspaper advertising, Ms. LaPlante asked the Town to give consideration to
this format, which might deliver a better level of service.
#217. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Public Planning Meeting No. 07-93. Wednesday. March 24. 1993
Council Meeting No. 08-93. Wednesday. March 24. 1993
Public Planning Meeting No. 09-93. Wednesday. March 31. 1993
Council Meeting No. 10-93. Wednesday. April 14. 1993
#218. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 07-93, 08-93, 09-93 and 10-93 be
adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
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PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#219. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $645,128.95, 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 #28587 TO #28663
Cheque #28664 TO #28736
Cheque #28737 TO #28777
Manual Cheque
MOl/93 TO M07/93
TOTAL
CARRIED
SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS
$144,849.17
$485,043.02
LIBRARY
$ 15,236.76
$645,128.95
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Kennel Inn Animal Control Centre re: Ouarterly Report for
January. February and March. 1993
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Mr. Grant Schwartz. resident re: Request to Close-off
Avondale Street. June 26. 1993 for Street Party
THAT permission be granted to close-off Avondale Street for a street party
to be held on June 26, 1993 at 6:30p.m.; and
THAT the residents notify the Works, Fire, Police, Ambulance
Departments and all residents on the said street of this event.
1993 Ontario Parks Association Conference Committee re:
Invitation to attend the 1993 Ontario Parks Association
Training Institute and Annual Meeting. July 21. 22 & 23
THAT members of Council and Staff be authorized to attend the 1993
Ontario Parks Association Training Institute and Annual Meeting on July
21, 22 and 23, in accordance with the normal policy.
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Royal Life Saving Society of Canada re: Request to Conduct
Tag Days. May 20-22. 1993. in the Town of Aurora
THAT permission be granted to the Royal Life Saving Society of Canada
to conduct Tag Days on May 20-22, 1993 in the Town of Aurora.
Town of Markham and Township of King re: Endorsement of
Aurora Council's Resolution-Bicycle Paths on Regional Roads
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
and Bell Canada re: Bell Canada -General Increase in Rates.
1993 and 1994 and Amended Procedures re Tariff Notices 4646
and 4661 Regarding Introduction of New 9-1-1 Services
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
NayY League of Canada. Newmarket Branch re: Request to
Conduct Tag Days. May 13-15. 1993 in the Town of Aurora
THAT permission be granted to the Navy League of Canada, Newmarket
Branch to conduct Tag Days, May 13-15, 1993 in the Town of Aurora.
Ms. Anne Riall. Resident re: Revised Request to Close-Off
Walton Drive North for Second Annual Street Party. May 23/93
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 23, 1993, (May 24th or 30th rain dates) from 12:00 noon to 11:00
p.m.; and
THAT Ms. Riall notify the Works, Fire, Police and Ambulance
Departments and all affected residents of the street of this event.
Signs for Aurora
THAT the correspondence be received lfS information and referred to Staff
to obtain No-Smoking signs as appropriate.
The Regional Municipality of York re: Clause No. 5. Report
No. 8 of the Transportation and Environmental Services
Committee-"Intersection Improvements-Bayyiew Avenue
and St. John's Sideroad -Aurora"
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
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The Regional Municipality of York re: Clause No. 22. in
Report No. 8 of the Transportation and Environmental
Services Committee -"Household Hazardous Waste Program
Results for 1992 & Proposal for 1993"
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority re:
Conservation Report. 1992
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
STAFF REPORTS
#220.
LS93-026-114-Tree Removal
THAT Council approve the removal of a street tree at 55 Harrison Avenue.
PW93-024-115-Public Works Monthly Information Report
for March 1993
THAT the report outlining Public Works' activities for March, 1993, 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
#221.
Town of Newmarket re: Request for Endorsement of Resolution
-Refundable Deposits on Beverage Containers
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Town of Aurora endorse the resolution of the Town of
Newmarket.
CARRIED
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#222.
#223.
#224.
#225.
#226.
Ministry of the Solicitor General. Office of the Fire Marshal
re: Initial Meeting. May 18. 1993
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Mayor, the Fire Chief and the Acting Director of Public Works
be authorized to attend the meeting on May 18, 1993.
CARRIED
Town of Richmond Hill re: Notice of the Passing of
Zoning By-law No. 85-93
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Mr. Stephen Harper re: Provision for Alternate Forms of
Transportation in York Region
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the correspondence be received as information; and
THAT the Regional Engineering Committee, which is considering the
Town's resolution respecting bicycle paths on Regional roads, be circulated
with notice of this resolution.
CARRIED
Memo from M!IYor West re: GTA Mayors' Meeting-Economic
Development
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the Town of Aurora participate in the two trade shows in Montreal
and Las Vegas at a total cost not to exceed $2,200; and
THAT the Town of Aurora in conjunction with the Business Development
Committee obtain information on the production of brochures for
distribution at the shows.
CARRIED
Memo from Mayor West re: Highway No. 11 Study Provincial
Highway Transfer
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
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#227.
#228.
Ministry of Transportation re: E:Jq>enditure Control Plan
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Town of Geraldton re: Request for Endorsement of Resolution -
Association of Municipalities of Ontario Negotiating with
the Government of Ontario re Social Contract: and
AMO's Municipal Alert re: AMO Corrects Geraldton Fax
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
AMO's Municipal Alerts and News Release re: AMO Board Meeting
of April 23rd re Disentanglement and the Province's Social Contract
#229. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Councillors Jones, Healy and Timpson, having previously declared a possible Conflict
of Interest in this matter, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Business Development Committee Meeting No. 03-93. Aprill4. 1993
and Memorandum from Councillor Griffith
#230. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Report of the Business Development Committee Meeting No.
03-93 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted.
CARRIED
Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 03-93. Apri119. 1993: and
Correspondence from Mr. & Mrs. Ghinis and from their agent.
Mr. Bray re: Proposed Water and Sanitary Sewer Connection
#231. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Recommendation No. 7 respecting PW93-025-106 re: Request for
Private Water Connection at 13859 Yonge Street be deferred for a period
of 60 days.
CARRIED
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Councillor Jones, having previously declared a possible Conflict oflnterest in this matter,
did not take part in the vote called for in this regard.
#232.
#233.
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT Recommendation No. 10 respecting PW93-021-108 and the
delegation of Mr. Girdvainis re: Proposed Parking/Traffic Restriction on
Centre Street be amended to add a recommendation that a sign shall be
installed at the east end of Centre Street to explain the proposal.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the Report of the Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 03-93 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted,
with the exception of Recommendation No. 7.
CARRIED
Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting No. 04-93. April21. 1993
#234. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Report of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting No.
04-93 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted, with the exception of Recommendation No. 6 which shall be
referred for consideration along with LSAC Report No. 05-93.
CARRIED
Leisure Services Advisory Committee Special Meeting No. 05-93. April22. 1993: and
Delegations from Mr. Glen Tatum and Mr. Rodney Cross re: Scheduling oflce Time
and Recommendation No. 6 of LSAC Report No. 04-93
#235.
#236.
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Report of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee Special
Meeting No. 05-93 be received and the recommendations carried by the
Committee be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Council indicate its support of the decision of the Director of
Leisure Services to accommodate the scheduling needs of the Aurora
Skating Club.
WITIIDRA W AL: The motion was withdrawn with the consent of the mover and
seconder.
The first motion CARRIED.
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STAFF REPORTS
BA93-004-116-Application for Variance from Sign By-law.
73 Industrial Parkway North
#237. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council grant a variance to By-law No. 3400-92 to permit the
locating of a 4' x 8' pylon sign 3.7 metres from the property line and to
permit advertising for 81 Industrial Parkway North.
CARRIED
CL93-015-117-Procedures Upon Requests to Qpen or Relocate
Bingo Halls
#238. Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT Council request the Ministry to continue to approve applications to
open or relocate Bingo Halls in the Municipality, conditional upon
Council's approval and Council's ability to impose conditions upon specific
applications.
CARRIED
LS93-025-118-Washroom Building-Lambert Willson Park
#239. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council approve proceeding with a tender call for the construction
of a washroom building in Lambert Willson Park.
CARRIED
TR93-016-119-1993-94 Insurance Program
#240. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the 1993-94 Insurance Program for the Town of Aurora be renewed
for the one-year term May 1, 1993-April30, 1994 with the Frank Cowan
Company Limited (B.D. Gilbert Insurance Ltd.), at an estimated annual
cost of $127,776.
CARRIED
CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Ontario Management Board Secretariat re: Revisions to Telephone Directory Blue Pages
#241. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the correspondence be referred to Staff to provide comments as
appropriate to the correspondent.
CARRIED
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Federation of Canadian Municipalities re: Consent to Nomination for Election to the
National Board of Directors of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities
#242. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Council authorize Councillor Pedersen as a voting delegate to the
FCM 56th Annual Conference 1993.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PER93-002-122 -1993 Collective Agreement Negotiations with CUPE Local1359
#243. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT, subject to ratification of the attached Collective Agreement
(Appendix "A") by CUPE Local1359, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized
to execute said document between the Corporation of the Town of Aurora
and the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 1359, representing
terms of employment for CUPE bargaining unit employees for the period
Apri11, 1993 to March 31, 1994.
CARRIED
3RD READING OF BILLS
#244. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
by-law for Third Reading:
3463-93 Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Foster).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
OUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Weller -Expressed concern that the Town by-law in respect of animal
stoop and scoop provisions were not functioning in the
Town's Parks and enquired whether it would be appropriate
to prohibit dogs from parks.
Questioned the level of efficiency of street sweeping
operations and raised the possibility that using a mechanical
sweeper might provide a better level of performance.
Requested a Council or Committee discussion of the issue of
the demolition of the Church Street School.
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NEW BUSINESS
Memo from Mayor West re: Fundraising-N.A.F.A.R. <New Arena for
Aurora's Recreation)
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#245. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Town establish a special account for proceeds from
N.A.F.A.R.'s fundraising upon the understanding that the Treasury
Department will determine the procedures required to meet the regulatory
requirements of the Province; and
THAT N.A.F.A.R. be authorized to proceed with its fundraising activities
in the Town.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#246. Moved by Councillor Griffith
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:50p.m.
CARRIED
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