MINUTES - Council - 19940112II
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 01-94
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, January 12, 1994
8:00p.m.
MINUTES II
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair;
Councillors Constable, Griffith,
Healy, Jones, McKenzie,
Pedersen and Timpson.
Councillor Weller was absent.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE 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
and Treasurer.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councillor Timpson declared a possible Conflict of Interest in By-law No. 3459-
93, by virtue of employment with the York Region Board of Education, 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 in By-law No. 3459-93,
by virtue of employment with the York Region Board of Education, 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
#1. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein,
with the addition of Report PL93-097-370 re: York Region Draft
Official Plan to the New Business section of the Agenda.
CARRIED
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DELEGATIONS
Mr. K. Fagan. Regional Assessment Commissioner and Mr. B. Harrington. York
Region Assessment Office re: Condominium Assessment
Mr. Fagan advised Council that a recent Court decision could have a substantial
negative affect upon the assessment base in the community. Council was
informed that assessment appeals arising from residential condominium owners
were looked upon favourably by a judge in divisional court. If efforts to appeal
the determination through the Court of Appeal prove unsuccessful, the
methodology upon which these condominium units have been assessed will
change dramatically. The impact might mean a total revenue loss to Aurora
based on prior years' tax assessment in the vicinity of $91 7, 71 3, in addition,
the total additional annual impact could be $795,341.
#2. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT Mr. Fagan's comments be referred to staff to monitor and
bring forward recommendations respecting appropriate reactions as
the matter proceeds.
CARRIED
Mr. F. Stronach. Magna International Inc. re: Magna's Proposed Development
Plan
Mr. Stronach addressed Council as both Chairman of Magna International Inc.
and as a citizen of the community. Council was encouraged to view, in a
positive manner, the impact approval of his proposal would have locally,
provincially and nationally from an economic perspective. He advised similar
proposals in the United States would be treated more expeditiously
incorporating various government related incentives. The Mayor and Council
were challenged to indicate the negative community impact which would result
from granting approval to the full application submitted. Concern with
additional time delays was expressed as was an indication that any previous
miscommunication or misunderstanding between the proponents . and the
municipality should be dispelled and all parties should unite to move the
proposal to fruition as quickly as possible.
In response to questions Mr. Stronach advised that his company was not in the
land development business, but his proposal was a "global concept" through
implementation of which, he desires creating an appropriate environment for the
highly technical people who will be pursuing their vocations at the facilities to
be constructed.
#3. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the submissions of the delegate be received as information.
CARRIED
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 38-93. December 15. 1993
Special Council -Public Meeting No. 39-93. December 15. 1993
#4. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 38-93 and 39-93 be
adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#5. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of
$1,003,542. 73, 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 #32488 TO #32505
Cheque #32506 TO #32530
Cheque #32531 TO #32544
Cheque #32545 TO #32669
Manual Cheques
M09/93-M28/93
M29/93-M41/93
M42/93 -M48/93
M49/93-M71/93
TOTAL
CARRIED
SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
LIBRARY
$ 476,150.23
LIBRARY
$ 256,544.13
$ 35,278.74
$ 73,778.78
$ 156,691.47
$ 5,099.38
$1 ,003,542. 73
Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Bill 7, the Municipal statute Law
Amendment Act. 1993 Concerning Waste Management
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
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Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Report -Aurora's 1994 Annual
Repayment Limit Respecting Long-Term Debt and Financial Obligations
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Regional Municipality of York re: Calendar of Council and Committee
Meetings for 1994
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Regional Municipality of York re: Execution of Release and Discharge
of Lands-Blocks 30-37 on Plan 65M-2873, Parts 1-3 on Plan 65R-15062
THAT the Mayor and Council be authorized to execute a release
relating to Blocks 30 to 37 (inclusive) on Plan 65M-2873, Parts 1,
2 and 3 on Plan 65R-15062 between the Corporation of the Town
of Aurora and Beavertop Investments Limited.
The Regional Municipality of York re: Clause No. 27 in Report No. 22 of
the Transportation and Environmental Services Committee-"Organic Yard
Waste Composting Facility, Processing Fees for 1994"
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Rural Ontario Municipal Association re: 1994 Annual Conference.
February 6th to 9th, 1994
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Town of Georgina re: Sutton Secondary Plan Study
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville re: Request for Endorsement of
Resolution -"Photo Radar"
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Town of Markham re: Separate School Board Trustee Determination
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Association of Municipalities of Ontario -Municipal Alert re: Discussions
on Social Assistance Reform: The Municipal Role
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Bell Canada re: Telecom Decision CRTC 93-12. Bell Canada -Revenue
Requirements for 1993 and 1994 ("Decision 93-12"1 -Bell Neutral
Answer Service !BNASl Standard Agreement
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
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Leukemia Research Fund re: Request Permission to Conduct "Tag Days"
on June 1Oth to June 12th. 1994 in the Town of Aurora
THAT permission be granted to the Leukemia Research Fund to
conduct "Tag Days" on June 1Oth to June 12th, 1994 in the Town
of Aurora.
Kennel Inn Animal Control Centre re: Rabies Symposium
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Newspaper Publishers of Ontario re: Newspaper Recycling
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Children's Hospital of Western Ontario Foundation -Children's Miracle
Network Telethon re: Request Permission to Sell Lottery Tickets in
Aurora
THAT perm1ss1on be granted to Children's Hospital of Western
Ontario Foundation to sell lottery tickets in financial institutions in
the Town of Aurora pursuant to Lottery Licence M 1691 70.
York County Hospital re: News Release -Strategic Plan
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Osler. Hoskin & Harcourt re: Application by British Gas pic for the Sale
of Shares of British Gas Finance (Canada) to Interprovincial Pipeline
System Inc.
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Toronto and Regional Crime Stoppers (York Region) re: Request for
Proclamation-"Crime Stoppers Month", January. 1994
THAT January, 1994 be proclaimed "Crime Stoppers Month" in the
Town of Aurora.
Committee of Adjustment. Notice of Decision -
Application A-33-93\D 13-33-93 (Gentles)
Applications A-34&35&36-93\D13-34&35&36-93(Johnson)
Application A-37-93\D13-37-93 (West)
Application A-38-93\D 13-38-93 (Harvey/Cooper)
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
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STAFF REPORTS
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TR94-001-001-Release of Site Plan Securities Valsi & Tatone. Suburban
Lathing and Acoustic Ltd. Lot 32. Plan 10328. Site Plan No. D11-10-86
3 Vata Court
THAT upon the recommendation of the Director of Public Works,
Director of Building Administration, the Director of Leisure Services,
and the Fire Chief, the financial security in the amount of
$5,000.00 held in connection with the Site Plan Securities relating
to Site Plan Agreement D11-10-86 between Valsi & Tatone,
Suburban Lathing and Acoustic Limited and the Town of Aurora
may now be released in their entirety.
TR94-002-002-Release of Site Plan Securities Charles Darrow Housing
Corporation. Site Plan Agreement -D11-26-86. Haida/Wellington
Townhouses
THAT upon the recommendation of the Director of Public Works,
the Director of Building Administration, the Director of Leisure
Services, and the Fire Chief, the financial security in the amount of
$1 O,OOO.OOheld in connection with the Site Plan Securities relating
to Site Plan Agreement D 11-26-86 between Charles Darrow
Housing Corporation and the Town of Aurora may now be released
in their entirety.
TR94-004-003-Reduction of 1992 Assessments as a Result of Appeals
to the Assessment Review Board
THAT Council approve the additional write-off of 1992 taxes in the
amount of $14,361.81 under Section 37 of the Assessment Act.
PL94-004-004-Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment. Part Lots 78 and
79. Concession 1. E.Y.S .. Cat-Tail Investments Inc.: D14-14-93
THAT Council receive for information the following overview of
application D14-14-93, scheduled for the January 27th Public
Planning Meeting.
PW94-003-005-Provision and Maintenance of GO Transit Bus Shelters
THAT GO Transit be advised by the Director of Public Works that
the Town is not interested in acquiring ownership of existing GO
bus shelters (together with the corresponding maintenance of
same). nor is the Town interested in the responsibility for all new,
and replacement, GO bus shelters and maintenance of same.
#6. 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
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SECTION "B" -MATTERS FOR CONS/DERATION
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
#7.
Minister Responsible for Infrastructure and Minister of Economic
Development and Trade re: Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Program
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Provincial Municipal Task Force
#8. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the correspondence be referred to Staff for a Report.
CARRIED
Ministry of the Environment and Energy re: Notice of Public Meeting and
Request for Submission on GO Transit's Proposed Richmond Hill Rail
Service Expansion
#9. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Constable
#10.
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Assessment Region No. 14. Regional Municipality of York re: Residential
Condominium Assessment
Moved by.Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Ontario Fair Tax Commission re: Report -Fair Taxation in a Changing
World; and
Assessment Region No. 14. Regional Municipality of York re: Fair Tax
Commission Recommendations: Relating to Property Assessment and
Taxation: and
AMO's Municipal Alert re: Highlights of Fair Tax Commission
Recommendations Which Apply to Municipalities
#11. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
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#12.
Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: AMO Membership Renewal
Notice for 1994
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the AMO membership be renewed and payment of the
invoice be authorized.
CARRIED
Federation of Canadian Municipalities re: Request for Resolutions for
Consideration at the March 1994 Meeting of FCM National Board of
Directors or at the Annual Conference in June 1 994
#13. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
#14.
#15.
#16.
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Federation of Canadian Municipalities re: Municipal Action on
Infrastructure Urgently Required
Moved by Counci11or Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
The Regional Municipality of York re: Federal Funding for Municipal
Infrastructure
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the correspondence be referred to staff to discuss with
Regional Officials the inclusion of the infrastructure items related to
the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
The Regional Municipality of York re: Clause No. 11 Report No. 22 of the
Transportation and Environmental Services Committee-"Consultant. High
Occupancy Vehicle/Rapid Transit Study"
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
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#17.
#18.
Aurora Public Library re: Request that Capital Library Development Needs
Identified in the Library Needs Assessment Study be Included in the
Capital Budget Discussions for 1994
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the capital development needs identified in the Library Needs
Assessment Study be referred to 1994 Budget Discussions.
CARRIED
Aurora Highlands Ladies Pro Am Committee re: Request for Support in the
Third Annual Charity Pro Am Tournament
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the correspondence be referred to 1994 Budget Discussions.
CARRIED
Mr. Douglas Werling. Resident re: Magna Development
#19. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
LACAC94-001 -December 13. 1993. L.A.C.A.C. Meeting
#20. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the report of the LACAC meeting held on December 13,
1993, be received as information; and
THAT LACAC approves of the plans submitted by the Aurora
Cemetery Board but would strongly recommend that the windows
in the addition match the existing windows of the house, and
further that LACAC would like to consult with the Board regarding
comparative prices of standard and reproduction window sash.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
ADM94-001-006-Public Works Department Reorganization
#21. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council approve a partial reorganization of the Public Works
Department involving the following:
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1 . Engineering Division
• The deletion of the position of Manager, Development
Engineering (previously vacated and identified as
remaining vacant to achieve Social Contract Act
targets).
• The deletion of the position of Design Services
Manager.
• The deletion of the position of Construction Manager.
• The deletion of the position of Construction Inspector
(contract position).
• The creation of the position of Manager of Engineering
Services.
• The creation of two new Engineering Assistant
positions.
2. Operations Division
• The deletion of the position of Public Works Supervisor
upon the retirement of the incumbent in 1994.
• The creation of the position of Operations Technician
upon the retirement of the incumbent Public Works
Supervisor in 1994.
• The relocation of the incumbent Administrative
Coordinator from the Town Hall to the Public Works
yard, to report to the Operations Manager.
CARRIED
TR94-003-007 -Development Charge Policy Report in Accordance with the
Development Charges Act. R.S.O .. 1990
#22. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the November 11, 1993 C.N. Watson report entitled Town
of Aurora Development Charges Policy Study be approved as
amended by the January 5, 1994 addendum report (Attachment 2);
THAT the Capital Spending Plan presented in Appendix B of the
November 11, 1993 C.N. Watson and Associates Ltd. report, as
amended, be approved;
THAT the Service Standards presented in item 5. 2 of the November
11, 1993 C.N. Watson and Associates Ltd. report as amended be
approved;
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THAT the remaining policies and recommendations provided in
Chapter 5 of the November 11, 1993 C.N. Watson and Associates
Ltd. report as amended be approved; and
THAT Bylaw Number 3516-94.F, to provide for the imposition of
development charges for a five year period, be given three readings.
CARRIED
PL94-002-008-Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, Magna
International Inc.; 014-12-93. 009-07-93
#23. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT a Public Meeting be held in April, 1994 to consider the
Official Plan Amendment application 009-07-93 made by Magna
International Inc.
CARRIED
PL94-001-009-Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment. Maple
Leaf Foods Inc .. 6 Old Yonge Street Part Lot 84, Concession 1 E.Y.S.; 009-03-
92. 014-03-92
#24. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
Given the Ministry of Environment's verbal recommendation that
the noise documents submitted by Maple Leaf be referred to them
for their review, staff suggest that further consideration of the
subject applications be deferred pending receipt of Ministry of
Environment comments.
CARRIED
PL94-003-01 0-Wellington Street East Corridor Secondary Plan, Direction and
Statutory Meeting
#25. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Council receive and support this report containing direction
for the Wellington Street Corridor Secondary Plan; and
THAT Council authorize a Statutory Public Meeting to be held on
Thursday, March 3, 1994.
On a recorded vote, the resolution was CARRIED
YEAS: 7
VOTING YEA:
VOTING NAY:
NAY: 1
Councillors Constable, Griffith, Healy, Jones, McKenzie,
Pedersen and Mayor West.
Councillor Timpson.
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PW94-001-011 -Request by a Private Contractor to Pick Up Yard Waste in the
Town
#26. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the report of the Director of Public Works be received.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
LS93-062-377-Leisure Services Pricing Policy Approval
#27. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council adopt the attached Pricing Policy for Leisure Services
CARRIED
LS93-063-378-User Fees -Soccer and Ball Diamonds
#28. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT Council approve the implementation of a user fee in 1994 for
a senior and intermediate soccer field and a major ball diamond of
$2.35 per hour and $2.00 per hour for a junior soccer field and a
minor ball diamond.
CARRIED
PW94-002-012-Request for Advanced Green Signal -Yonge Street at Golf
Links Drive
#29.
BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Council deny the request to implement an advanced green
signal at the intersection of Yonge Street and Golf Links Drive and
Dunning Avenue.
CARRIED
#30. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bills for First Reading:
3515-94.T Being a By-law to dedicate Block 60
on plan 65M-2124 as a public highway.
3516-94.F Being a Bylaw with respect to
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3516-94.F Being a Bylaw with respect to
development charges
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
#31 . Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Griffith
#32.
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bills for Second Reading:
3515-94.T Being a By-law to dedicate Block 60
on plan 65M-2124as a public highway.
3516-94. F Being a Bylaw with respect to
development charges.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
3459-93 Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (York Region Board
of Education).
3509-93 Being a By-law to dedicate a one
foot reserve on plan 51 7 as a public
highway.
3511-93 Being a By-law to dedicate certain
lands as public highway (Murray Drive).
351 4-93 Being a By-law to appoint Solicitors
to act as officers of the Corporation
of the Town of Aurora, and to repeal
By-law No. 3236-90.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
Councillors Timpson and Healy, having previously declared a possible Conflict
of Interest in By-law No. 3459-93, did not take part in the vote called for
adoption of this By-law.
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#33. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for Third Reading:
3516-94.F Being a Bylaw with respect to
development charges.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Timpson Enquired about the reinstallation of the speed
limit signage on Wellington Street West.
NEW BUSINESS
PL93-097-370-York Region Draft Official Plan
#34. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Report on the York Region Draft Official Plan be received
and be forwarded together with the comments of Councillor
Timpson to the Region of York Planning Department for
information.
CARRIED
On a Point of Order, Councillor Jones indicated the remarks made subsequent
to his introduction of the resolution respecting the public hearing for the Magna
proposal were intended to convey some of the sentiments expressed within the
community and were not intended to be taken as a personal affront by Mr.
Stronach.
ADJOURNMENT
#35. Moved by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:25p.m.
CARRIED
L. ALLISON, M J. WEST,