MINUTES - Council - 19940223II
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 05-94
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, February 23, 1994
8:02p.m.
MINUTES II
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair;
Councillors Constable, Griffith,
Healy, Jones, McKenzie,
Pedersen, Timpson and Weller.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Chief Administrative Officer,
Municipal Clerk, Deputy Clerk/
Solicitor, Director of Planning,
Director of Building
Administration, Director of
Public Works, Director of
Personnel, Director of Leisure
Services, Fire Chief and
Treasurer.
Councillor Timpson declared a possible Conflict of Interest in the
correspondence from York Region Board of Education re: Education
Development Charges, 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 the correspondence
from York Region Board of Education re: Education Development Charges, 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 Pedersen declared a possible Conflict of Interest in accounts payable
to Diamond Grounds Keeping, because her son is an employee of that
corporation, 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 of Interest in a matter
considered by Council in camera on February 9, 1994, 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. 05-94
Wednesday, February 23, 1994
Page 2
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#83. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein,
with the addition of correspondence from Dekkema Gervais for
consideration along with Report No. TR94-013-057, and with the
addition of the Memorandum from Mayor West re: Erosion Control
Work and Report No. PL94-22-067to the New Business Section of
the Agenda.
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 02-94, Wednesday, January 26, 1994
Public Planning Meeting No. 03-94. Thursday, January 27. 1994
Council Meeting No. 04-94, Wednesday, February 9, 1994
#84. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 02-94, 03-94 and 04-94 be
adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#85. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $380,152.48,
details of which are on file with the Treasury Office, are approved
by Council for payment and the seal of the Corporation be attached
thereto.
Cheques
Cheque #134 to #185
Cheque #186 to #224
Cheque #225 to #301
Cheque #302 to #391
Cheque #M00027 to M00028
TOTAL
CARRIED
$68,905.67
LIBRARY
$167,529.47
$143,440.94
$ 276.40
$380,152.48
Councillor Pedersen, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest
in accounts payable to Diamond Grounds Keeping, did not take part in the vote
called for in this regard.
Aurora Council Minutes No. 05-94
Wednesday, February 23, 1994
SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications
Commission re: Order-Provision of 9-1-1 Public
Emergency Reporting Service IPERS) for both
Ontario and Quebec
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Helpmate Community Information & Volunteer Bureau
re: Request for Proclamation -"National Volunteer Week"
April 17-23. 1994
Page 3
THAT April 17-23, 1994 be proclaimed "National Volunteer Week"
in the Town of Aurora.
Dekkema Gervais Development Corporation re: Notice of
Appeal-By-law No. 3516-94.F, The Development Charges
By-law
THAT the correspondence be received as information and
forwarded to the Ontario Municipal Board.
The Queen's York Rangers Cadet Corps re: Request
for Permission to Conduct "Tag Day". February 26, 1994
THAT permission be granted to the Queen's York Rangers Cadet
Corps to conduct a "tag day", February 26, 1994 in the Town of
Aurora.
Canadian Wildlife Federation re: Request for
Proclamation-"National Wildlife Week". April 10-16, 1994
THAT April 10-16, 1994 be proclaimed "National Wildlife Week" in
the Town of Aurora.
Committee of Adjustment -Notices of Decision
Application A-02-94/D 13-02-94 !Pignataro)
Applications A-03&04-94/D 13-03&04-94 (Darkwood
Investments Inc.)
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Canadian Red Cross Society re: Request for
Proclamation -"Red Cross Month". March. 1994
THAT March, 1994 be proclaimed "Red Cross Month" in the Town
of Aurora.
Aurora Council Minutes No. 05-94
Wednesday, February 23, 1994
STAFF REPORTS
TR94-014-051 -Council Remuneration and Expenses
Page 4
THAT Council receive the report re: Council Remuneration and
Expenses as information.
TR94-015-052-Annual Petition for Subsidy Payment
Under the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement
Act on the Expenditures made for Transportation for
Physically Disabled Persons in the Year 1993.
THAT Council authorize a request for payment of subsidy on the
expenditures of $67,136.35 in accordance with the subsidy
allocation made to the Corporation of the Town of Aurora under the
Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act.
TR94-016-053-A Request for Allocation of Subsidy for
Transportation for Physically Disabled Persons for 1 994
THAT Council authorize the request for allocation of subsidy funds
in the amount of $40,465. 75for the Transit operating expenditures
for the Transit for Disabled in the Town of Aurora.
TR94-017-054-Request for Allocation of Subsidy Funds
for the Transit Operating Assistance Program for 1994
THAT Council approve the request for a 1994 allocation of subsidy
funds in the amount of $63,565.00 for the Transit operating
expenditures for the Public Transit in the Town of Aurora.
TR94-018-055-Annual Petition for Subsidy Payment
Under the Public Transportation and Highway
Improvement Act on the Expenditures made for
Public Transportation during the year 1993.
THAT Council authorize a request for payment of subsidy on the
1993 expenditures of $231 ,273.64in accordance with the subsidy
allocation made to the Corporation of the Town of Aurora under the
Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act.
#86. 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
Aurora Council Minutes No. 05-94
Wednesday, February 23, 1994
SECTION "B" -MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
The City of Stoney Creek re: Request for Support of
Resolution -Sale, Rental and Distribution of Pornographic
Material
Page 5
#87. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Town of Tillsonburg re: Request for Support of
Resolution re: Bill 120, An Act to Amend Certain
Statutes Concerning Residential Property
#88. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Town of Aurora endorse the resolution of the Town of
Tillsonburg.
CARRIED
The Regional Municipality of York re: Clause No. 7, in
Report No. 1 of the Transportation and Environmental
Services Committee-"Speed Limit-Bayview Avenue,
Aurora"
#89. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Ministry of Finance re: Ontarians Expect Fairness from
the Federal Government in the Funding Process with the
Forthcoming 1994-95 Budget
#90. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
WITHDRAWAL: The motion was withdrawn with the consent of the mover
and seconder.
#91. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
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Wednesday, February 23, 1994
The York Region Board of Education re: Education
Development Charges
#92. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Councillors Timpson 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.
Cardinal Carter Catholic High School re: Request to
Extend the Aurora Town Bus Route to Service their School
#93. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the correspondence be referred to staff for a report.
CARRIED
Mr. Tom Connor re: Resignation from the Aurora
Public Library Board
#94. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Town of Aurora receive, with regret, the resignation of
Mr. Tom Connor from the Aurora Public Library Board; and
THAT Council express its appreciation to Mr. Connor for his service
to the community.
CARRIED
Mr. & Mrs. Parsons and Mr. & Mrs. Boles. Residents
re: Residential Development. 1024963 Ontario Limited
#95. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada re: Request for
Financial Assistance
#96. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the request be referred to 1994 budget discussions.
CARRIED
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Wednesday, February 23, 1994
The Anglican Parish of Trinity Aurora re: Invitation to
Attend the 1 07th Annual World Day of Prayer Service.
March 4, 1994
Page 7
#97. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the correspondence be received as information; and
THAT members of Council wishing to attend be invited to do so in
accordance with the normal policy.
CARRIED
Township of West Carleton re: Request for Endorsement
of Resolution -Bill 77 -An Act to Amend the Structure of
Local Government in Ottawa-Carleton
#98. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the Town of Aurora endorse the resolution of the Township
of West Carleton.
CARRIED
Memorandum from Mayor West re: Federal Electoral
Boundaries
#99. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Mayor be requested to prepare a memorandum
respecting proposed Federal Electoral Boundaries for discussion
with Council on March 16, 1994.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Business Development Committee Meeting No. 02-94
Wednesday, February 9, 1994
#100. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the Report of the Business Development Committee Meeting
No. 02-94 be received and the recommendations carried by the
Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
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Wednesday, February 23, 1994
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Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting No. 02-94
Wednesday. February 16, 1994
#101. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Report of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee
Meeting No. 02-94 be received and the recommendations carried
by the Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
LACAC94-003-February 14. 1994, L.A.C.A.C. Meeting
#102. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Report of the LACAC meeting held on February 14, 1 994
be received as information.
CARRIED
Draft Strategic Plan Meeting , Thursday, February 10, 1994
#103. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Minutes of the Draft Strategic Plan meeting be received
as information.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
ADM94-006-056-"Aurora's Way Ahead", A Strategic Plan
for the Town of Aurora
#104. Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT subject to any final modifications which Council may wish to
include in "Aurora's Way Ahead", three readings be given to Bill
3526-94.A to enact "Aurora's Way Ahead" as the Town's
Strategic Plan; and
THAT staff be directed to proceed with implementation of the Plan
in accordance with policies and procedures documented therein.
CARRIED
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Wednesday, February 23, 1994
TR94-013-057-Appeals to Town of Aurora Development
Charges By-law 3516-94.F and correspondence from
Dekkema Gervais re: The Development Charges By-law No. 3516.94.F
#105. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the Clerk file with the Ontario Municipal Board the appeal and
subsequent withdrawal to the Development Charge By-law No.
3516-94.F.
CARRIED
TR94-019-058-1994-1995 Insurance Program
#106. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the 1994-19951nsurance Program for the Town of Aurora
be negotiated for a further one year term with the Frank Cowan
Company Limited (B.D. Gilbert Insurance Limited).
CARRIED
PL94-016-059-Environmental Assessment Review of
Preliminary Wellington Street Widening Proposals
#107. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Council support the recommendations of the Wellington
Street East Corridor Study Steering Committee regarding the
preliminary alternatives for the Wellington Street Widening, as
outlined in this report, and forward these to Regional Council and
the Transportation Department.
CARRIED
PL94-018-060-Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment. Part
Lot 79, Concession 1 W.Y.S., 248 Kennedy Street West
S. and J. Nardi: D14-03-94
#108. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the following overview of application D 14-03-94, scheduled
for the April 5, 1994 Public Planning Meeting, be received as
information; and
THAT staff be requested to report with respect to the basis for
three recent requests for fee exemptions considered by Council.
CARRIED
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Wednesday, February 23, 1994
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CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
The Regional Municipality of York re: Long Term
Water Supply Strategy. Stage I Report !Volumes 1 & 2)
#109. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the Director of Public Works review the report and prepare
a Report to Council which indicates comments and concerns that
might be forwarded to the Region of York.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
TR94-012-061-Interest on Arrears of Taxes
#110. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT Report No. TR94-12-061 be received for information; and
THAT no change be made to the interest charged on arrears of
taxes.
CARRIED
PL94-017-062-Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, Part
Lots 78 and 79, Concession 1 E.Y.S .. Cat-tail Investments Inc.
014-14-93
#111.
BY-LAWS
#112.
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the bill to implement Council's resolution on the proposed
amendments for the Cat-Tail lands, including provisions to facilitate
rear yard garages in the R2-39 zone, be given 1st and 2nd reading.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bills for First Reading:
3523-94.P Being a By-law to repeal By-law
No. 1698-66, the Loitering By-law
and By-law Nos. 2608-83 and
2718-84, By-laws related to
activities regulated by the Lord's
Day Act.
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Wednesday, February 23, 1994
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#113.
3524-94.T
3525-94.L
3526-94.A
3527-94.F
3528-94.D
3529-94.F
Being a By-law to dedicate
various parts of a plan as a
public highway.
Being a By-law to authorize
the conveyance of Town Land
to Uvex Toko Canada Ltd.
Being a By-law to adopt a
Strategic Plan for the
Corporation of the Town of
Aurora.
Being a By-law to establish fees
for applications to the Committee
of Adjustment for the Town of Aurora
and to repeal By-law 3492-93.
Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 {Cat-Tail).
Being a By-law to authorize a
Schedule of fees for the processing
of planning applications for the
Town of Aurora.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bills for Second Reading:
3523-94.P
3524-94.T
3525-94.L
3526-94.A
Being a By-law to repeal
By-law No. 1698-66, the
Loitering By-law and
By-law Nos. 2608-83
and 2718-84, By-laws
related to activities
regulated by the Lord's
Day Act.
Being a By-law to dedicate
various parts of a plan as a
public highway.
Being a By-law to authorize
the conveyance of Town Land
to Uvex Toko Canada Ltd.
Being a By-law to adopt a
Strategic Plan for the
Corporation of the Town of
Aurora.
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Wednesday, February 23, 1994
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#114.
#115.
3527-94.F
3528-94.D
3529-94.F
Being a By-law to establish fees
for applications to the Committee
of Adjustment for the Town of Aurora
and to repeal By-law 3492-93.
Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Cat-Tail).
Being a By-law to authorize a
Schedule of fees for the processing
of planning applications for the
Town of Aurora.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
3519-94.F
3521-94.F
3522-94.D
Being a By-law to provide
a Schedule of Fees to the
Building By-law 3487-93.
Being a By-law to authorize
a schedule of fees for the sale
of Town publications and to
prescribe service charges for
administrative matters.
Being a By-law to amend
By-law No. 2213-78
(Coscan-St. Andrew's).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for Third Reading:
3526-94.A Being a By-law to adopt a
Strategic Plan for the
Corporation of the Town of
Aurora.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
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Wednesday, February 23, 1994
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NOTICE OF MOTION
Councillor Griffith gave notice of a motion respecting Free Trade in Canada.
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Jones -Indicated that he has tickets available for the March
4th Sock Hop and Silent Auction being conducted to
raise funds to send two youth soccer clubs to Leksand,
Sweden in June, 1994.
NEW BUSINESS
ADM94-002-063-Funding Options for a New Arena
#116. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the information contained herein relating to the financing of
a new arena and ice surface be received;
THAT the C.A.O. proceed with the application for the
Federal/Provincial Infrastructure Program Grant; and
THAT the C.A.O. be authorized to meet with N.A.F.A.R. to
negotiate a commitment for community fund raising for this project.
CARRIED
Memorandum from Municipal Clerk re: March 29th Public
Planning Meeting
#117. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the revised calendar of Council meetings for March and April
be received as information.
CARRIED
Memorandum from Mayor West re: Erosion Control Work
#118. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT Council include $2,555.00in the 1994 Public Work's budget
so that the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority may be
advised to proceed with the inclusion of this project in relation to
34 Tyler Street in their 1994 contracts.
CARRIED
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Wednesday, February 23, 1994
PL94-022-067-Proposed Official and Zoning By-Law Amendment
Magna International Inc. 014-12-93 and 009-07-93
Page 14
#119. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT a Public Planning meeting be scheduled for March 28, 1994
in accordance with the Staff recommendation.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#120. Moved by Councillor Timpson
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:45p.m.
CARRIED
L. A , MUNICIPAL CLERK
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