MINUTES - Council - 19930526TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 15-93
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, May 26, 1993
8:02p.m.
II MINUTES II
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,
Municipal Clerk, Deputy Clerk,
Director of Planning, Director of
Building Administration, Acting
Director of Public Works,
Director of Leisure Services,
Deputy Fire Chief and Treasurer.
Councillor Timpson declared a possible Conflict of Interest with respect to the
correspondence relating to the Province's Expenditure Control Plan and 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 McKenzie declared a possible Conflict of Interest with respect to Report
PL93-039-160 and related By-law 3440-93 by virtue of ownership ofland in the vicinity
of the development application; 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 Pedersen declared a possible Conflict oflnterest in accounts payable to Canada
Law Book by virtue of being an employee of that company; 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 of Interest with respect to the
correspondence relating to the Province's Expenditure Control Plan and 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 Healy declared a possible Conflict of Interest with respect to the
correspondence relating to the Province's Expenditure Control Plan and 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
#288. 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 754326 Ontario Ltd. for consideration along
with Report No. PL93-039-160;
Memorandum from Mayor West re: crosswalk at Wells Street and
Wellington Street East to the New Business section of the Agenda;
Memorandum from Director of Planning re: rescheduling of
meetings to the New Business section of the Agenda;
Correspondence from The Toronto-Dominion Bank re: trailer sign
to the New Business section of the Agenda.
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 11-93. Wednesday. April28. 1992
S,pecial Council-Public Planning Meeting No. 12-93. April 29. 1993
Council Meeting No. 13-93. Wednesday. May 12. 1993
#289. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 11-93, 12-93 and 13-93 be adopted
as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#290. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $365,014.94, 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 #29031 to #29094
Cheque #29095 to #29207
Manual Cheques
Cheque M08/93
TOTAL
CARRIED
$225,027.33
$131,278.78
$ 8,708.83
$365,014.94
Councillor Pedersen, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest in
accounts payable to Canada Law Book, did not take part in the vote called for payment
of these Accounts.
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SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Premier of Ontario re: Council's Resolution regarding Levies
and Taxes Paid by the Aggregate Industry in Ontario
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Minister of Public Works re: Federal Municipal Grants Program
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Municipal Law Enforcement Officers Association re: M.L.E.O.
1992 Conference Manual
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Premier of Ontario and the Regional Municipality of
Hamilton-Wentworth re: Council's Resolution Regarding
Draft Agreement on Disentanglement
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Toronto Polo Club re: Request for Permission to Erect
Event Signs at Various Locations in the Town of Aurora
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THAT permission be granted to the Toronto Polo Club to erect signs at the
specified locations in the Town of Aurora for their Ontario Heart & Stroke
Foundation Polo charity Series to be held on June 26th, 27th and July 3rd
and 4th, 1993.
Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: Request for
Financial Support and Membership
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Aurora Cemetery Corporation re: Designation of Aurora
Cemetery Corporation as a Charitable Organization
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Recycling Council of Ontario re: Requests for Proclamation-
"Waste Reduction Week". October 4-10. 1993 in the Town of Aurora
and Appointment of a Waste Reduction Week Coordinator Team
THAT October 4-10, 1993 be proclaimed "Waste Reduction Week" in the
Town of Aurora; and
THAT the Acting Director of Public Works co-ordinate the Waste
Reduction Week activities.
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Assessment Region No. 14. Regional Municipality of York re:
1992 Annual Review for the Property Assessment Program
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
STAFF REPORTS
#291.
PW93-036-154-Tender Award. Tender P.W.-1993-03
Asphalt Surfacing Various Streets. Town of Aurora
THAT Tender P.W.-1993-03, asphalt surfacing various street, Town of
Aurora, be awarded to the low bidder, Lisbon Paving Co. Ltd., at its bid
price of $141,187.50;
THAT a contingency allowance of $30,000.00 be provided; and
THAT project cost be charged to Reserve and Capital Accounts 384, 385,
386, 388 and 389.
PW93-037-155-Tender Award. Tender P.W.-1993-04. Sanitary
and Watermain Replacement. Kennedy Street West. George Street
to McDonald Drive. Town of Aurora
THAT Tender PW -1993-04, sanitary and watermain replacement, Kennedy
Street West, George Street to McDonald Drive, be awarded to the low
bidder, Piza Construction Company Limited, at its bid price of
$299,000.00;
THAT a contingency allowance of $40,000.00 be approved for this project;
and
THAT project costs be charged to Sewer Reserve, Water Reserve and
Capital Roads Accounts 411-935, 491-982 and 383 respectively.
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
#292.
Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Update on Government's
Expenditure Reduction Plan and Social Contract Negotiations
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
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Councillors Timpson, Jones and Healy, having previously declared a possible Conflict
oflnterest in this matter, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard
#293.
The Regional Municipality of York re: Govermnent of Ontario
Proposals for Deficit Reduction
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Councillors Timpson, Jones and Healy, having previously declared a possible Conflict
oflnterest in this matter, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard
#294.
AMO's News Release re: Municipal Leaders Release Position
Paper on E<qJenditure Control Plan and Social Contract Proposals
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Councillors Timpson, Jones and Healy, having previously declared a possible Conflict
oflnterest in this matter, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard
#295.
#296.
AMO's News Release re: Disentanglement Agreement Not Good Enough Says
AMO
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
IER Planning. Research and Management Services re: Step 6 Feedback
Workshop held by the Interim Waste Authority on May 29. 1993 and June 1. 1993
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
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#297.
#298.
St. John Ambulance re: Request for Monetary Donation
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT St. John Ambulance be advised Council is not in a position to grant
the request for monetary donation; and
THAT future requests of this nature be considered in conjunction with the
Towns' Grants Policy.
CARRIED
Ontario Soft Drink Association re: Blue Box Program
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Business Development Committee Meeting No. 04-93
#299.
#300.
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the Chairman's Report of the Business Development Committee
Meeting No. 04-93 be received and the recommendations carried by the
Committee be adopted with the exception of recommendation No. 3
respecting the Allure Brochure.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT recommendation No. 3, respecting the Allure Brochure, be deferred
until further consideration can be given to its impact in the context of the
Town's budget.
CARRIED
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Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting No. 06-93
#301. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Pedersen Griffith
THAT the Report of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting No.
06-93 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted.
CARRIED
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LACAC93-003 -May 10. 1993. L.A.C.A.C. Meeting
#302.
#303.
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Report of the LACAC meeting held on May 10, 1993, be
received as information;
THAT V. Dues' registration and expenses be paid to attend the Central
Ontario Regional Seminar;
THAT J. Ochalski's expenses and registration fee for The Architectural
Conservancy of Ontario Conference be paid;
THAT a copy of the easement agreement between the Town of Aurora and
The Ontario Heritage Foundation for the Church Street School, Instrument
Number LT 297814, be distributed to Council with a covering memo for
the May 12th Council meeting;
THAT a Certificate of Appreciation be awarded by LACAC to recognize
those that have contributed in the preservation and promotion of Aurora's
heritage at the Civic Awards Ceremonies beginning in 1994;
THAT Aurora LACAC support in principle the Georgina LACAC in their
effort to remove the proposed sites in the Town of Georgina from the
Interim Waste Authority's list, but requires further information on how
heritage structures would be affected;
THAT $100.00 be utilized to buy good quality tapes to copy the Heritage
programs;
THAT Aurora LACAC become a member of Community Heritage Ontario
in 1993 at a cost of $50.00; and
THAT 15213 Yonge St. be designated under the Ontario Heritage Act
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the question of Council's support of retention of the saw mill dams
in the Cat-Tail Subdivision be referred to staff for a report.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
AFD93-005-156-Disposition/Repair of 1966 Ford-Pumper Number 4
and Disposition of 1976 Chevrolet Cube Van-Rescue Number 1
#304. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT a small advertisement be placed in the appropriate Firefighters
magazine to attempt to interest prospective purchasers of the Ford Pumper
Number 4 and the Chevrolet-Rescue Number 1 Van; and
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THAT staff be authorized, if no purchasers can be found, to sell the
vehicles for parts or to give them to a municipality that might be able to use
them for parts.
CARRIED
CL93-017-157-Consent to Discharge of Building Restrictions
Registered Plan M-1582
#305. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora has no objection
to the discharge of the building restrictions, numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4, which
are registered in Instrument No LT22999 respecting Lot 29, Registered
Plan M-1582.
CARRIED
PL93-039-160-Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan
Agreement between the Town of Aurora and 754326 Ontario Limited
Part of Lots 106 and 107. Plan 246. 160 and 162 Wellington Street
East and 155 Centre Street: D14-02-92 and Dll-05-92
#306. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT subject to Zoning By-law 3440-93 coming into force, Council
authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Site Plan Agreement between
754326 Ontario Limited and the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
Councillor McKenzie, having previously declared a possible Conflict oflnterest in Report
PL93-039-160, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard.
Correspondence from E.J. Gordon of 754326 Ontario Ltd.
#307. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Councillor McKenzie, having previously declared a possible conflict of Interest in the
correspondence from E.J. Gordon of 754326 Ontario Ltd., did not take part in the vote
called for in this regard.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PW93-032-158 -Town Bus Transportation Fees For School Children
#308.
#309.
#310.
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT a free bus pass for the summer months be issued to all school age
children to and from the Leisure Complex.
DEFEATED
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT Report PW93-032-158 be referred back to staff.
DEFEATED
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT all school age children and high school age youths be permitted to
use the bus for free during the summer months on trips to and from Town
recreational facilities; and
THAT high school age youths be required to show proof of school
attendance, such as student cards issued by the schools.
CARRIED
PW93-034-159 -Parking Restrictions on Odin Crescent
#311.
BY-LAWS
#312.
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council approve the proposed changes to the parking restrictions on
Odin Crescent such that no stopping be permitted on the west and north
sides of the street between 8:30a.m. and 4:30p.m., Monday to Friday;
THAT the Clerk be given leave to introduce the amending bill for the third
and final reading; and
THAT the required funds be provided from Account #307.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
by-laws for Third Reading:
3440-93
3462-93
Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
2213-78 (754326 Ontario Limited).
Being a By-law to amend Parking By-law
3377-92 with respect to Odin Crescent.
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3466-93
3467-93
3469-93
Being a By-law to temporarily close
a portion of Y onge Street, within the
Town of Aurora, for the July 1st, 1993
Parade.
Being a By-law to temporarily close
Wells Street in conjunction with
Civic holiday celebrations planned
at the Town Park.
Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (DiBlasi/Calamia).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
Councillor McKenzie, having previously declared a possible Conflict oflnterest in By-law
3440-93, did not take part in the vote called for the adoption of this By-law.
NEW BUSINESS
New Arena for Aurora's Recreation <N.A.F.A.R.) re: Request for
Permission to Sell Hot Dogs. Pop and Chips on June 18th & 19th.
July 1st and September 11th and 12th at Various Locations in the
Town of Aurora
#313. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the request of N .A.F .A.R. for permission to sell hot dogs, pop and
chips on June 18 and 19, July 1, and September 11 and 12 at various
locations in the Town of Aurora be granted.
CARRIED
Correspondence from The Toronto-Dominion Bank re: Trailer Sign at 15255 Yonge
Street
#314. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the request to place a trailer sign in front of the bank for a period
of two weeks be granted.
CARRIED
Memorandum from Director of Planning re: Scheduling of Meetings
#315. Moved by Councillor Pederson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the memorandum be received as information.
CARRIED
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Memorandum from Mayor West re: Crosswalk at Wells Street and Wellington Street
East
#316. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Council request the Engineering Department of the Region of York
to investigate the crosswalk at Wells Street and Wellington Street East for
some type of signalization or pedestrian activated light in order to render
the intersection and the crosswalk less dangerous as soon as possible.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#317. Moved by Councillor Jones
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:46p.m.
CARRIED
J. WEST, MAYOR L. ALLISON, -MUNICIPAL CLERK