MINUTES - Council - 19930825TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 23-93
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, August 25; 1993
8:00p.m.
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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 and Weller.
Councillor Timpson was absent on
vacation.
Chief Administrative Officer,
Municipal Clerk, Deputy Clerk,
Director of Planning, Director of
Building Administration, Director
of Public Works, Director of
Personnel, Manager of Facilities
and Programs for Leisure Services
and Treasurer.
Councillor McKenzie declared a possible Conflict of Interest with respect to Report
PL93-067-249 re: Contract for Wellington Street Corridor Study, Phase II due to the
ownership of property within the vicinity of the Report, 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 Constable declared a possible Conflict oflnterest with respect to the delegation
and correspondence from Ms. Rosemary Van Oostrom re: parking of vehicles on Seaton
Drive due to residence in the vicinity of the subject matter, 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 in Accounts payable re: cheque
30045 by virtue of a personal relationship in the Clerks Department, 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
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#449. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein, with the
addition of Report PW93-060-253 re: Road Closure-Cousins Drive, Wells
Street to Cameron Avenue to the Unfinished Business section of the
Agenda.
CARRIED
PRESENTATION
The Commemorative Medal for the 125th Anniversary of the
Confederation of Canada to Mr. Bruce Smith. Life Member of
The Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada
Mayor West took great pleasure in presenting the Commemorative Medal on behalf of
the Governor General of Canada to Mr. Bruce Smith. He indicated that Mr. Smith is the
honorary treasurer and a life member of the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada.
His role in financial management was influential in leading the Association through the
1982-83 recession and has contributed to the strength of the Association today. Mr. West
noted that it is the work of volunteers, such as Mr. Smith, who contribute the most to
community life in this country.
DELEGATIONS
Ms. Wendy Browne. Aurora Minor Ball Association Inc. re:
Diamond Usage for 1993. Projected Usage for 1994
Mr. Hank Gosar, president, spoke on behalf of the Association. He noted that its
membership growth to over 1,100 registrations by 1993 has created significant pressure
for additional baseball diamonds. He then reviewed existing Town's facilities and
distributed materials which indicated that total users of the Town's baseball diamonds for
the 1994 season may exceed 2,605 persons. The need for space is compounded by the
recent introduction of baseball, which requires a larger playing field than softball.
Mr. Jim Osmond, coach of the representative team, reiterated Mr. Gosar's comments.
In particular, he pointed out that next year 100 more children will come of age to move
up to the level where baseball is played. Given the lack of diamonds, they will be unable
to play baseball in Aurora. Mr. Osmond stated that the Association would like to begin
registrations for next season in February, 1994. Mr. Gosar then asked Council to commit
to installing a new baseball diamond, to allow the Association to participate in the design
and to begin construction on that diamond this September, so that it might be ready for
next spring. Mr. Gosar also requested Council to assist the Association to find office
space.
#450. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the delegation be received as information.
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Ms. Rosemacy Van Oostrom re: Parking of Vehicles on Seaton
Drive for the Use of the Baseball Diamond in Confederation Park
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Ms. Van Oostrom drew Council's attention to her correspondence in Section "B" of the
Agenda and the issue of parking on Seaton Drive by users of the baseball diamonds and
the soccer field at Confederation Park. She noted that each evening, when homeowners
most wish to enjoy their property, this area is inundated with parked cars. The impacts
of this include noise, property damage as vehicles turn in the driveways, problems with
access to the driveways, elimination of visitor parking and most importantly, the question
of safety. Ms. Van Oostrom showed a series of photographs depicting the cars parked
on both sides of Seaton Drive, while parking facilities provided at adjacent schools sit
empty. On behalf of the residents of this area, she requested Council to consider
implementing "No Parking" restrictions on Seaton Drive in the vicinity of Confederation
Park on weekday evenings between 6:30 -8:00 p.m. In connection with this, she
requested Council to consider providing residents with parking permits, so that visitor
parking would not be curtailed. She also requested that motorists be advised of other
available parking facilities and that the Town review its booking of diamonds or consider
corresponding with diamond users to make them aware of this problem.
#451. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the request be received as information and referred to Staff for a
Report.
CARRIED
Councillor Constable, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest in this
matter, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard.
Mr. Michael Evans. Aurora True Value re: Comments made in
the Era-Banner. August 1. 1993
Mr. Evans addressed an article in the Era-Banner dated August 1, 1993in which Deputy
Mayor Timpson defended the Town's purchasing habits in response to Mr. Evan's
contention that more funds should be expended in his store. Mr. Evans also expressed
concerns that Council reviewed his July 28, 1993 delegation in camera and released its
response to the Era-Banner rather than to him directly. In response to questions from
Council, Mr. Evans confirmed that the subject matter of his earlier delegation also
included personnel matters, which may have been the subject of Council's in camera
deliberations. He also confirmed that he had been asked to provide written evidence of
the savings of 89% and 100% that he would be able to provide to the Town.
#452. Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the delegation be received as information.
CARRIED
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Wednesday, August 25, 1993
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 22-93. July 28. 1993
#453. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Number 22-93 be adopted as printed and
circulated.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#454. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $2,189 ,021.64, 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 #29972 to #30068
Cheque #30069 to #30151
Cheque #30152 to #30258
Cheque #30259 to #30343
Cheque #30344 to #30405
Cheque #30406 to #30460
Cheque #30461 to #30576
TOTAL
CARRIED
$ 444,024.79
$ 151,468.03
$ 323,413.84
$ 579,820.91
$ 165,877.74
LffiRARY
$ 524,416.33
$2,189,021.64
Councillor Jones, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Accounts
payable re: cheque 30045, did not take part in the vote called for payment of this
Account.
SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs re: Request for
Proclamation-"Get Ready for Snowmobiling Week".
November 22 to 27. 1993 in the Town of Aurora
THAT November 22 to 27, 1993 be proclaimed "Get Ready for
Snowmobiling Week" in the Town of Aurora.
Association of Municipalities of Ontario Municipal Alert re:
AMO Conference to Focus on Social Contract
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
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Kennel Inn Animal Control Centre re: Quarterly Report
for April/May/June. 1993
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ms. Sue Cardin. Resident re: Request to Close-off a Section of
Odin Crescent. September 11. 1993 from 3:30p.m. to 12:00 p.m.
for Street Party
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THAT permission be granted to the residents of Odin Crescent to close-off
a section of Odin Crescent on September 11, 1993 from 3:30 p.m. to
midnight 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.
Ms. Cornelia Cassell. Resident re: Request to Close-off Glenview
Drive. September 11. 1993 from 4:00p.m. to 12:00 p.m. for
Street Party
THAT permission be granted to the residents of Glenview Drive to close-
off Glenview Drive on September 11, 1993 from 4:00p.m. to midnight 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. Max Jackson. Resident re: Request to Close-off
Illingworth Court. September 4. 1993 from 3:00p.m. to
11:00 p.m. for Street Party (Rain Dates-September 5th or 6th)
THAT permission be granted to the residents of Illingworth Court to close-
off Illingworth Court on September 4, 1993 (rain dates -September 5th or
6th) from 3:00p.m. to 11:00 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 Queen's York Rangers. 1st American Regiment re: Letter of
Appreciation for Permission re Helicopters Landing at the Aurora
Town Hall on July 27. 1993
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Regional Municipality of York re: Clause No. 1. Report
No. 14 of the Transportation and Environmental Services Committee
-"Policy-Population Signs. Area Municipalities"
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
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Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. York Region Branch re:
Request for Proclamation-"Breast Cancer Awareness Month".
October. 1993 in the Town of Aurora
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THAT October, 1993 be proclaimed "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" in
the Town of Aurora.
The Association of Early Childhood Educators. York Region
Branch re: Request for Proclamation -"Week of the Child".
October 16 to 23. 1993 in the Town of Aurora
THAT October 16 to 23, 1993 be proclaimed " Week of the Child" in the
Town of Aurora.
Assessment Region No. 14. Regional Municipality of York re:
Closure of Assessment Office in Conjunction with the Social
Contract
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ontario Training and Adjustment Board News Release re:
Dave Cooke Names Nominees to the Board of Directors of
the Ontario Training and Adjustment Board
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ministry of Housing re: Building Officials Training Incentive
Program Q30TD
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Committee of Adjustment -Notices of Decision
Application-A-23-93/DB-23-93 (Young)
Application-A-24-93/DB-24-93 <McCaffrey)
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
STAFF REPORTS
BA93-009-237-Application for Variance from Sign By-law
McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited
THAT Council grant a variance to By-law No. 3400-92 to permit
McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited to install a 0.6m x 1.2m
(2ft x 4ft) pre-sell board at the drive-thru at the McDonald's restaurant
located at No. 2 Allaura Boulevard in Aurora.
BA93-010-238 -Application for Variance from Sign By-law
Aurora Vehicle Recycling and Sales Ltd. (Carcone's)
THAT Council grant a variance to By-law No. 3400-92 to permit Aurora
Vehicle Recycling and Sales Ltd. (Carcone's Auto Recycling) to erect a
ground sign in excess of 2.2 metres in area on their property located at
1030 Bloomington Road.
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#455.
BA93-012-239 -Bill No. 3487-93. A By-law Respecting Permits
THAT Bill No. 3487-93, being a by-law respecting building permits, be
given 1st and 2nd Reading.
CL93-028-240-Bill No. 3482-93. A By-law to Prohibit
Exotic Animals
THAT Bill No. 3482-93, being a by-law to prohibit exotic animals, be
considered for 1st and 2nd reading by Council at the September 15, 1993
meeting.
CL93-029-241 -Bell Canada Easement Acquisition
THAT the Mayor and Council be authorized to execute the documentation
necessary to grant Bell Canada an easement over a portion of the lands
described as Block 38, Plan 65M-2725.
LS93-051-242-Tree Removal-Front of 36 Cousins Drive
THAT Council authorize the removal of one (1) Sugar Maple tree from
Municipal property at 36 Cousins Drive.
LS93-052-243 -The 13th Annual Terry Fox Run
THAT Council endorse the 13th Annual Terry Fox Run through providing
assistance in the appropriate closing of a lane on Industrial Parkway North,
Wellington St. East and Bayview Avenue; and
THAT the Terry Fox flag be flown the week preceding the run.
PW93-057-244-Bus Service to Cardinal Carter High School
THAT Mayor and Council give approval to Richmond Hill to provide
transit service to Cardinal Carter High School.
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller
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
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SECTION "B" -MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
#456.
#457.
#458.
#459.
#460.
City of Gloucester re: Proposed Legislation from Minister of
Municipal Affairs for Regional Reform in Ottawa-Carleton to
Remove Local Heads of Council from the Regional Council Table
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Town of Aurora endorse the resolution from the City of
Gloucester.
CARRIED
City of Woodstock re: Request for Endorsement of Resolution
-Assessment of Undeveloped Lands
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Town of Geraldton re: Request for Support for its Candidate
for the Office of Vice-President of A.M.O.
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Residents of Orchard Heights Boulevard Senior Citizen Complex
re: Request for Crosswalk on Orchard Heights Boulevard from
the Senior Citizen Complex to the Bus Stop and to the St.
Andrews Shopping Plaza
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the correspondence be referred to Staff for a Report.
CARRIED
Ms. Rosemary Van Oostrom re: Petition from Residents of
Seaton Drive regarding the Parking of Vehicles on Seaton Drive
for the Use of the Baseball Diamond in Confederation Park
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
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Councillor Constable, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest in this
matter, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard.
#461.
#462.
#463.
The Regional Municipality of York re: Clause No. 1. Report
No. 1 of the Commission of Environmental Services -"Material
Recovery Facility"
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Town of Lindsay re: Request for Endorsement of Resolution -
Ministry of the Environment's Land Use Planning Guideline
on Separation Distance between Industrial and Sensitive
Land Uses
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Ministry of Culture. Tourism and Recreation re: JobsOntario
Community Action -Restoration of Church Street School Roof
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received as information; and
THAT Staff be congratulated on the prompt manner in which they obtained
confirmation of this grant.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
BA93-011-245 -Application for Variance for Sign By-law
Cat-Tail Investments
#464. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the Report be referred back to Staff to prepare a further Report,
taking into consideration Council's discussion with respect to such matters
as off site signage, time limitations, size of signs, how other municipalities
deal with these issues and the legal implications of these issues.
CARRIED
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LS93-050-246 -Lease Renewal for Aurora Soccer Club Inc ..
Block 33. Plan M-2012 (known as Alliance Park)
#465. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council approve the renewal of a lease agreement with the Aurora
Soccer Club Inc. for a five (5) year period ending May 31, 1998 for lands
described as Block 33, Plan M-2012 (Alliance Park).
CARRIED
PL93-064-248 -Site Plan Agreement Securities. Monreith
Development Inc. 15085 Yonge Street: Dll-12-89
#466. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT Council terminate the site plan agreement with Monreith
Developments Inc. and release the site securities in full less any expenses.
CARRIED
PL93-065-252 -Proposed Site Plan Agreement between the Town
of Aurora and 808393 Ontario Limited (The Hunter Group)
25 Allaura Boulevard. Lot 12. Plan M-51: Dll-06-93
#467. Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT subject to the provision of all applicable financial securities and the
payment of the registration fee, Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to
sign a Site Plan Agreement between the Town of Aurora and 808393
Ontario Limited.
CARRIED
PL93-067-249-Contract with Marshall Macklin Monaghan for
Wellington Street Corridor Study -Phase II
#468. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT, subject to the provision of all applicable financial securities, the
Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement between Marshall
Macklin Monaghan and the Town of Aurora for professional services in
connection with the Wellington Street Corridor Study Phase II.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of adoption of the resolution, it was:
#469. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the study shall be completed no later than the end of February,
1994.
CARRIED
The main motion CARRIED AS AMENDED.
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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.
PW93-058-250 -Installation of Overhead Hydro-Electric Power Lines on Allaura Blvd.
#470. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to approve plans for the
proposed overhead installation of high voltage power lines on Allaura
Boulevard; and
THAT the Town recommend to Aurora Hydro that all property owners on
Allaura Boulevard be given prior notification of the construction of above
ground hydro electric service.
CARRIED
RESOLUTION
Appointment of Brian T. Conlin as Director of Public Works
#471. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT, effective the 9th day of July, 1993, Brian T. Conlin be and is
hereby appointed the Director of Public Works for the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PW93-059-251-Request for Multi-Way Stops on McClellan Way
#472. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT no further action be taken respecting installation of traffic controls
on McClellan Way; and
THAT the school principals in this vicinity be requested to provide general
notification of the intent and use of the existing pedestrian signals to the
student population.
CARRIED
PW93-060-253 -Road Closure-Cousins Drive. Wells Street to Cameron Avenue
#473. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Cousins Drive betweeen Wells Street and Cameron Avenue be
closed temporarily for the duration of construction of a new culvert crossing
Tannery Creek on Cousins Drive under Tender PW-1993-07; and
THAT Bill No. 3488-93, being a by-law to temporarily close Cousins Drive
between Wells Street and Cameron Avenue until construction of a new
culvert crossing of Tannery Creek on Cousins Drive has been completed,
be given three readings.
CARRIED
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BY-LAWS
#474.
#475.
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for First Reading, with Bill No. 3486-93 being amended to delete
reference to the George Street Pool:
3486-93
3487-93
3488-93
Being a By-law to amend Smoking By-law
3351-91 with respect to the Aurora
Community Centre, the Leisure Complex
and the Parks Depot (Scanlon Court).
Being a By-law with respect to building
permits and related matters.
Being a By-law to temporarily close a
portion of Cousins Drive between Cameron
Avenue and Wells Street for the duration
of reconstruction of the culvert crossing
Tannery Creek on Cousins Drive.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for Second Reading, with Bill No. 3486-93 being amended to delete
reference to the George Street Pool:
3486-93
3487-93
3488-93
Being a By-law to amend Smoking By-law
3351-91 with respect to the Aurora
Community Centre, the Leisure Complex
and the Parks Depot (Scanlon Court).
Being a By-law with respect to building
permits and related matters.
Being a By-law to temporarily close a
portion of Cousins Drive between Cameron
Avenue and Wells Street for the duration
of reconstruction of the culvert crossing
Tannery Creek on Cousins Drive.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
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#476. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
by-laws for Third Reading:
3483-93
3488-93
Being a By-law to amend Parking By-law
3377-92 with respect to Centre Street.
Being a By-law to temporarily close a
portion of Cousins Drive between Cameron
Avenue and Wells Street for the duration
of reconstruction of the culvert crossing
Tannery Creek on Cousins Drive.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
NOTICE OF MOTION
Councillor Healy give a Notice of Motion with respect to pedestrian activated crosswalks.
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Weller -Expressed concern that eagerness to push forward
development of a new baseball diamond and to seed that
diamond this year should not preclude proper drainage and
tiling of the park area. In order to drain and tile the park
area properly, it would not be possible to seed such land this
year.
NEW BUSINESS
Memorandum from Mayor West re: Formation of Management
Committee
#477. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT a Management Committee be formed which will consist of Mayor
West (Chair), Councillor Timpson and Councillor Jones.
CARRIED
Memorandum from Mayor West re: Bayview Avenue Reconstruction
#478. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
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Memorandum from Mayor West re: Proposed Property "E<q>ropriation"
#479. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the correspondence be received and Council extend its best wishes
to Councillor Pedersen on the occasion of her upcoming marriage to
Councillor Robert Scott of the Town of Newmarket.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#480. Moved by Councillor Jones
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:22p.m.
CARRIED
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