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MINUTES - Council - 19930609TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING NO. 17-93 Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Wednesday, June 9, 1993 8:00p.m. MINUTES COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST Mayor West in the Chair; Councillors Griffith, Healy, Jones, McKenzie, Pedersen, Timpson and Weller. Councillor Constable was absent due to previous committment. Chief Administrative Officer, Municipal Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Director of Planning, Director of Building Administration, Acting Director of Public Works, Director of Personnel, Director of Leisure Services, Fire Chief and Treasurer. Councillor Timpson declared a possible Conflict of Interest with respect to Report CL93-018-161 by virtue of his residence within the vicinity of the subject matter and in correspondence from AMO re 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 Jones declared a possible Conflict of Interest with respect to the correspondence from AMO re 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 from AMO re 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. ·-·., Aurora Council Minutes No. 17-93 Wednesday, June 9, 1993 APPROVAL OF AGENDA Page2 #323. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein, with the addition of correspondence from Amrock Construction Limited for consideration along with Report PW93-041-176. CARRIED DELEGATIONS Mr. Ian Bowell. Ernst & Young re: Town of Aurora's Audited Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31/92 Mr. Bowell presented the annual Financial Statements of the Town for the year ended at December 31, 1992. He provided the opinion that the Financial Statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Town and the results of its consolidated operations for the year then ended. Highlights of the Consolidated Statement of Operations included the fact that actual revenues matched projected revenues closely, with the exception of developers' contributions. This shortfall could be attributed to the recession and was matched by lower capital expenditures. He indicated that expenditures were well within budget and that capital operations not yet permanently financed, being funds utilized in the development of the Town Hall, had been reduced through 1992. With regard to the Consolidated Balance Sheet, he indicated that the picture was strong, noting particularly the lack of net long-term liabilities. Nonetheless, he noted that, due to the economy, unrestricted assets were low. Accordingly, he concluded that 1992 was a successful year and he congratulated Council and Staff on its management of cash and receivables. He then encouraged ongoing attention to be paid to examine the adequacy of reserves and reserve funds and to continue the practice of careful financial management. #324. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the submission of the delegate be received as information. CARRIED Mr. Emilio Cosentino re: Lot 86. Concession 1. E.Y.S. 12 St. John's Sideroad East: D14-09-90 & Dll-39 Mr. Burlew indicated that he was appearing on behalf of Mr. Consentino who was unable to attend to speak on behalf of Mr. De Luca, the developer of the subject lands. He noted that the rezoning By-law had received two readings. It was Town's policy to require the developer to enter into a Site Plan Agreement and post letters of credit prior to third reading consideration of the Zoning By-law. Because of the recession, lenders were unwilling to finance such a development project without the zoning being in place. Recently, Mr. DeLuca received a letter from the Town indicating that the file will be closed within a certain time period if arrangements were not finalized. Noting that Mr. De Luca had incurred fees to this point in the project, he requested the Town to reconsider its policy with respect to the timing of depositing the letters of credit. He suggested that the Site Plan Agreement might be executed, but that the letters of credit could be required prior to the application for building permit. In response to questions from Council, he indicated that Mr. DeLuca is the owner of the subject lands. Aurora Council Minutes No. 17-93 Wednesday, June 9, 1993 Page 3 #325. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT the request be referred to Staff for a Report; and THAT the file in respect of this application shall not lapse until Council has considered the Report. CARRIED Mr. Al Majauskas. Resident re: Proposed Atkinson Park Light Installation The delegate not being present, this matter was not considered by Council. PASSING OF ACCOUNTS #326. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $564,659.03, 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 #29208 to #29256 Cheque #29257 to #29334 Cheque #29335 to #29358 Cheque #29359 to #29409 TOTAL CARRIED SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS LIBRARY $202,828.56 LIBRARY $361,830.47 $564,659.03 CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada re: Request for Proclamation-"Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month". June 1993 in the Town of Aurora THAT June 1993 be proclaimed "Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month" in the Town of Aurora. Ministry of Environment and Energy re: Draft Regulation to Prevent the Release of Fluorocarbon Refrigerants THAT the correspondence be received. Ministry of Transportation re: Ontario Government Exvenditure Control Plan Impact on Municipal Roads Program THAT the correspondence be received as information. ·---~ Aurora Council Minutes No. 17-93 Wednesday, June 9, 1993 Minister of Economic Development and Trade re: Community Economic Development Initiative -jobsOntario Community Action Page 4 THAT the correspondence be referred to the Business Development Committee. Ontario Waste Management Association re: 1993 Ontario Waste Management Association Membership Directocy THAT the correspondence be received as information. A. Merkur & Sons Ltd. re: Request for Permission to Host 3rd Annual Charity Autoslalom. July 18. 1993 THAT Council grant permission to hold the 3rd Annual Charity Autoslalom at the Aurora Shopping Centre on Sunday, July 18, 1993. The Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School re: Reqyests for Town of Aurora Awards: and to Hood "No Parking" Signs on Dunning Avenue. November 5. 1993 for Annual Commencement THAT Dr. G. W. Williams Secondary School be notified that Council intends to make the Town of Aurora Awards available for the annual Commencement; and THAT the "No Parking" signs on both sides of Dunning Avenue be hooded on November 5, 1993 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for their annual Commencement, except that signs pertaining to any fire routes adjacent to the school not be hooded. Ms. Wendy Browne. Resident re: Request to Close-off Navan Crescent for Street Party. July 3. 1993 THAT permission be granted to the residents ofNavan Crescent to close-off Navan Crescent on July 3, 1993 from 3:00p.m. to 1:00 a.m. for a street party; and THAT the residents notify the Works, Fire, Police, Ambulance Departments and all residents on the said street of this event. Mr. Brian Adeney. Resident re: Request to Close-off Beatty Crescent for Street Party. June 26. 1993 THAT permission be granted to the residents of Beatty Crescent to close-off Beatty Crescent on June 26, 1993 from 4:00p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for a street party; and THAT the residents notify the Works, Fire, Police, Ambulance Departments and all residents on the said street of this event. Aurora Connell Minutes No. 17-93 Wednesday, June 9, 1993 Mr. & Mrs. Robinson. Residents re: Request to Close-off Trillium Drive for Sreet Party. June 26. 1993 Page 5 THAT permission be granted to the residents of Trillium Drive to close-off Trillium Drive on June 26, 1993 from 5:00p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for a street party; and THAT the residents notify the Works, Fire, Police, Ambulance Departments and all residents on the said street of this event. The Regional Municipality of York re: Clause No.2. Report No. 7 of the Planning Committee-"Planning Report No. 1192 O.P. Amendment No. 65. Aurora" THAT the correspondence be received as information. Organization of Small Urban Municipalities re: Council's Resolution -Disentanglement THAT the correspondence be received as information. The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto re: Clause No. 14 in Report No. 25 of the Management Committee -"Disentanglement" THAT the correspondence be received as information. Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: Local Governance in the Future THAT the correspondence be received as information. York County Hospital re: News Release-Annual Medical Staff Meeting. June 1. 1993 THAT the correspondence be received as information. Committee of Adjustment -Notice of Decisions Application-A-16-93/D13-16-93 (669730 Ontario Inc.) Application-A-17-93/D13-17-93 (Arends) THAT the correspondence be received as information. STAFF REPORTS CL93-021-162 -Dedication of Lands Forming Part of Kennedy Street West THAT Bill3471-93, being a By-law to dedicate certain lands as highway, forming part of Kennedy Street West and to repeal By-law 3461-93, be given three readings. Aurora Couucll Minutes No. 17-93 Wednesday, June 9, 1993 PER93-003-163 -Administration Procedure No. 28 - Mileage Ewense Page 6 THAT the mileage rate be confirmed at 33.0¢ per kilometre, effective June 1, 1993. TR93-018-164-Release of Landscape Securities and C.L.A. Plan 65M-2837. Pal Bac Developments Ltd. THAT upon the recommendation of the Director of Leisure Services, the financial security in the amount of $6,587.00 held in connection with the landscaping obligations and the landscaping C.L.A. relating to subdivision agreement between Pal Bac Developments Limited and the Town of Aurora may now be released in its entirety. TR93-019-165 -Release of Site Plan Security. Plan D-11-09-88 Butler & Baird Lumber Ltd. THAT upon the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, the Director of Building Administration and the Fire Chief, the financial security in the amount of $9,500.00 held in connection with the site work obligations of the Site Plan Agreement between Butler & Baird Lumber Limited and the Town of Aurora may now be released in its entirety. PL93-043-166-Amendment to Site Plan Agreement between Town of Aurora and 630758 Ontario Limited <Millwood Heights Plaza). 297 Wellington Street East: Dll-30-87 THAT Council authorize a modification to the approved Site Plan Amendment Agreement with 630758 Ontario Limited to permit a redesign in the parking arrangement and the inclusion of several applicable drawings. PL93-044-167-Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment. Part Block B Plan 535. 1 Industrial Parkway South. Eric Sheppey: Dl4-09-93 THAT the following overview of application D14-09-03, scheduled to be considered at the June 23, 1993 Council Meeting at 7:00p.m. be received as information. PL93-046-168-Proposed Site Plan Amendment Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Gateway Plaza Investments Limited 126 Wellington Street West: Dll-04-90 THAT Council authorize an amendment to the approved Site Plan with Gateway Plaza Investments Limited in order to reflect on site alterations made during the construction phase as outlined below. PL93-047-169-New Applications Received for Site Plan Approval April 28-June 1. 1993 THAT the following new Site Plan application be received by Council as information. ··v Aurora Council Minutes No. 17-93 Wednesday, June 9, 1993 Page 7 #327. #328. PL93-049-170 -Pending List -Status of Planning AP.lllications (Update) THAT the update of Pending List -Status of Planning Applications 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 CL93-018-161 -Release of Subdivision Agreement Plan 583 Wellington Street West Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a release of Subdivision Agreement between the Corporation of the Township of King and Josephine Eason with respect to Part Lot 3, Plan 583 designated as Plan 1 on Expropriation Plan 617715. CARRIED Councillor Timpson, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Report CL93-018-161, did not take part in the vote called in this regard. SECTION "B"-MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS #329. #330. Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Official Plan for the Town of Aurora Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED City of Etobicoke re: Request for SuP.llort of Resolution - "Residential Overcrowding" Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Healy THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 17-93 Wednesday, June 9, 1993 Page 8 #331. #332. Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: 1993 Ontario Budget Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: Serving Our Common Taxpayer: The Municipal Position on the Expenditure Control Plan and Social Contract Proposals and News Release and Alert re Social Contract 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 of Interest in this matter, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard #333. #334. #335. Mr. Joseph Wittick. Resident re: Education Tax Included in the Cost of his Home Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED Mr. Tony Perkins. Resident re: Request Permission to Hold Walk-a-Thon. June 13. 1993 in the Town of Aurora Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT permission be granted to hold a Walk-a-Thon on June 13, 1993 in the Town of Aurora. CARRIED The Kick of York Region -Soccer Franchise re: Requests for Two Town Flags and a Grant/Donation of $500.00 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the Kick of York Region be advised that Council is not in a position to grant the request for monetary donation; and THAT further enquiries be made with respect to the request for flags. CARRIED ··--~ , •-•·~~~·~•'"'m~•"N"""~·=·~ • .:.:...,·.o~«;_,•-•-~---•~•••-'"'•••••~•••·••:.,..w_......,..;...~'"rA,"""""C''><"~"""·;='==''''''''"""'"'''''''"""'"'-"A"".,;·~•'~•~"~--~·-~-••~•-••-~•-'-•~~----',' ' ... -------•~-·--'"-""'";; .. •,c.;,,,_,~,...L ..• '"••••• ·---"'· Aurora Council Minutes No. 17-93 Wednesday, June 9, 1993 Page 9 COMMITrEE REPORTS CSS93-002 -Minutes of the Church Street School Committee #336. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the attached minutes of the Church Street School Ad Hoc Committee Meeting held on June 2, 1993 be received as infonnation. CARRIED STAFF REPORTS PL93-045-171 -Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Part Lots 74 and 75. Concession 1 W.Y.S .. Coscan Development Cm;poration and Landford Meadows Limited. Cashel Court 009-01-93 and Dl4-07-93 #337. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT the following overview of applications 009-01-93 and D14-07-93 be received as information. CARRIED PL93-050-172 -Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments Part Lots 76 and 77 Concession 1 W.Y.S .. Part 1 Plan 65R-15800 14700 Yonge Street. First Professional Management Inc. 009-03-93 and D14-08-93 #338. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT Council receive the following overview of applications 009-03-93 and D14-08-93 as infonnation and direct staff to precirculate the applications and supporting documents to appropriate agencies for review and comment; and THAT a public meeting to discuss the applications be held in the early Fall. CARRIED TR93-020-173 -Vendor Selections for Supply and Installation of Municipal Financial Infonnation System and Local Area Network #339. Moved by Councillor Grijfith Seconded by Councillor Healy THAT the firm Bull HN Information Systems Limited be named the preferred vendor for the supply and installation of a Financial Information System and a Local Area Network subject to the successful completion of contract negotiations with regard to the implementation of this system; THAT the estimated project cost in the amount of $524,000.00 be provided from the 1993 Budget for the MIS System, Account Number 104-901. The source of financing is the Municipal Capital Reserve Fund; and THAT the Town's Solicitors be authorized to proceed with detailed contract negotiations. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 17-93 Wednesday, June 9, 1993 Page 10 PW93-033-174 -Sewer Control By-law #340. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT Bill No. 3470-93 being a By-law to provide regulations respecting the municipal sewer system, be given first and second readings. CARRIED PW93-040-175 -Aurora Transit "Full Accessibility Implementation Plan" #341. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT the terms of reference for the existing Transportation for Disabled Transit Committee be expanded to address the need to prepare a "Full Accessibility Implementation Plan"; and THAT Councillor Jones be appointed Council liaison to this Committee. CARRIED PW93-041-176-Tender Award. Tender P.W.-1993-06. Lambert Willson Park Washroom Construction. Town of Aurora. Memorandum from the Chief Administrative Officer. Correspondence from Sandgate Construction Inc. and Correspondence from Amrock Construction Limited re: Tender P.W.-1993-06. Lambert Willson Park Washroom Construction #342. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Healy THAT the low tender submitted by Amrock Construction Limited in the amount of $65,900.00 be accepted; THAT a contingency allowance of $10,000.00 be provided for this project. THAT project costs be charged to Leisure Services Capital Account #750-912. On a recorded vote, the resolution was CARRIED. YEAS: 7 VOTING YEA: VOTING NAY: NAY: 1 Councillors Griffith, Healy, Jones, McKenzie, Pedersen, Timpson and Mayor West. Councillor Weller. CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Ministcy of Environment and Energy re: Ontario's New 3Rs Regulations #343. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED -~--·--" '---·~-------~-"-,___;.~-·•---'~-~----.. ·-------·-···.-.-:.'---:~-~-•-'-~~-"'-'-~·-"'~~;,"'''",""""'..w-""""-"=~•""'""'~''''"-''~.=;,.~.•~---···--··--------~-----_.~_.~·.c~-----· -------·-·• .. '"_,:.;,,,"~'-···---··------·--------------:_ __ Aurora Council Minutes No. 17-93 Wednesday, June 9, 1993 Page 11 Mr. & Mrs. Templin. Residents re: Request to Maintain Stream at 12 Kenlea Court #344. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT the correspondence be referred to the Acting Director of Public Works and Director of Leisure Services for a Report; and THAT Staff determine the ownership of property in the area of the affected stream. CARRIED RESOLUTION Appointment to the Aurora Public Librar.y Board #345. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT Ms. Sharon Nisbet be appointed to serve on the Board of the Aurora Public Library. CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS PW93-038-177-Request for Sidewalks Along Tecumseh Drive and Jasper Drive #346. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT Council not approve the construction of sidewalks on Tecumseh Drive and Jasper Drive at this time; and THAT Council not approve the lowering of the existing 40 km per hour speed limit on Tecumseh Drive. CARRIED PW93-039-178 -Parking Restrictions on Comer Ridge Road #347. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT Council approve the proposed Bill to prohibit parking anytime on the north side of Comer Ridge Road from the intersection of Kennedy Street to a point 105m westerly; THAT the Municipal Clerk be authorized to introduce said Bill for first and second readings; THAT the Clerk be requested to notify all affected residents of this proposal; and THAT funds be made available from Account #307 for the installation of the appropriate signage. CARRIED ---"""•~-··~-" ••• ~.-.--,-~._,___.:._:_;_;_.:.__,,.______:_ ___ • -~---•••-__ _;_:_,___,,,:C .. , _:_~~ .. :. .. ~.,,.:,.~'•=••~'O'-"Wo0%.'>,;."",1~_,-,;;c\•=·"'"_{,~~.,~""-~~~><~w-.. __ , ____ , __ ~---'----'-•--__ ; --' __ ,,_, ••-• •---•-"''""-~"~"'"''-"'"'" _______ .,_, __ , ___ . _____ _ Aurora Connell Minutes No. 17-93 Wednesday, June 9, 1993 Page 12 BY-LAWS #348. #349. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills for First Reading: 3470-93 3471-93 3473-93 3474-93 Being a By-law to regulate the discharge of sewage into the municipal sewage system and to control connections to the municipal sewage system (the Sewer Control By-law). Being a By-law to dedicate various parts of various plans as a public highway forming part of Kennedy Street West. Being a By-lw to provide a Schedule of fees for the Municipal Waterworks Distribution By-law 3305-91. Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (General). AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills for Second Reading: 3470-93 3471-93 3473-93 3474-93 Being a By-law to regulate the discharge of sewage into the municipal sewage system and to control connections to the municipal sewage system (the Sewer Control By-law). Being a By-law to dedicate various parts of various plans as a public highway forming part of Kennedy Street West. Being a By-lw to provide a Schedule of fees for the Municipal Waterworks Distribution By-law 3305-91. Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (General). AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time. CARRIED , ... -:·: Aurora Council Minutes No. 17-93 Wednesday, June 9, 1993 Page 13 #350. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by- law for Third Reading: 3471-93 Being a By-law to dedicate various parts of various plans as a public highway forming part of Kennedy Street West. AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time. CARRIED QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS Councillor Weller NEW BUSINESS Noted that several municipalities have experimented with blue box collection on alternate weeks and requested Staff to monitor the direction of blue box grants and to consider whether less frequent collections would be worthwhile. Requested Staff to report on the tender process used by the Town for the past 100 years. The Future Group re: Applications for Rezoning and Official Plan Amendment. Sterling-Winthrop Propet1y. Town of Aurora #351. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED 1992 Town of Aurora Financial Statements Councillor Jones extended recognization on behalf of Council to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Treasurer and Staff for a year of successful cash management. Queen's York Rangers Regimental Council and York County Night Councillor Timpson informed Council that the Queen's York Rangers are participating in York County Night at Fort York on Wednesday, June 16, 1993 at 8:30p.m. and Council members are invited to attend. ADJOURNMENT #352. Moved by Councillor Jones THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:52p.m. CARRIED L.