MINUTES - Council - 19931215' '-
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 38-93
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, December 15, 1993
8:00p.m.
II MINUTES II
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Mayor West in the Chair;
Councillors Constable, Griffith,
Healy, Jones, McKenzie,
Pedersen, Timpson and Weller.
Chief Administrative Officer,
Municipal Clerk, Deputy Clerk,
Director of Planning, Director
of Building Administration,
Director of Public Works,
Director of Personnel, Director
of Leisure Services and
Treasurer.
Councillor Timpson declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Accounts paid to
the York Region Board of Education, by virtue of employment with same, in
third reading of By-law 3507-93 by virtue of ownership of property in the
vicinity of the proposed Official Plan Amendment and in Report PW93-084-398
by virtue of ownership of property in the vicinity of the applicant's residence
and did not take part in or vote on any questions on these matters, or attempt
in any way to influence the voting on such questions.
Councillor Pedersen declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Accounts paid to
Canada Law Book, by virtue of employment with same, 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 paid to
Timberlane Tennis and Country Club and in Report PL93-097-370forming part
of PAC Report No. 10-93, with respect to those aspects of the York Region
Draft Official Plan relating to the application of Timberlane Tennis and Country
Club by virtue of membership in that organization and did not take part in or
vote on any questions on these matters, or attempt in any way to influence the
voting on such questions.
Councillor Healy declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Accounts paid to the
York Region Board of Education by virtue of employment with same, 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
#693. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein,
with the addition of the requests of Mr. McAlpine and Alcorn &
Associates Limited for delegation status, correspondence from
Magna International Inc. to the delegation of Malone Given Parsons,
Report PW93-085-402to the New Business section of Agenda and
Draft Official Regional Plan Scheduled for 1994 to New Business
Arising from Planning Advisory Committee Report No. 10-93.
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
Mr. J. Swarbrick. Aurora Minor Hockey Association re:
Presentation of a Chart and Forecast re: The Future of
Minor Hockey in Aurora
Mr. Swarbrick pointed out that the AMHA is committed to providing a hockey
experience to the youths of Aurora and receives no remuneration of any kind
for this service. He noted that the AMHA has enjoyed a very good relationship
with the Town. Mr. Swarbrick then drew Council's attention to a growing
problem with respect to the shortage of arena facilities. He presented a
forecast, based upon existing registrations. The forecast indicates that the
maximum players AMHA can register, based on current ice allotment is 750.
In the 1 994-95 season, the forecast predicts 835 players. By 1996-97 more
than 1 000 youths may wish to play hockey. Noting that construction of a new
arena would be costly and would take some years to complete, he pointed out
that the registration for the upcoming season begins in March. He concluded
by requesting Council to work with the AMHA to resolve this problem.
#694. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the delegation be received and referred to the Leisure
Services Advisory Committee for consideration.
CARRIED
Mr. D. Given. Malone Given Parsons re: Planning
Advisory Committee Recommendation. December 6, 1993
re: Magna International Inc. and correspondence from
Magna International Inc.
Mr. Given reviewed the history of the development application, consisting of the
initial submission in the spring of 1993, the submission of additional material in
September, 1993, then the provision of still more detail leading to consideration
this evening with respect to PAC Report No. 10-93.
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He indicated that his client wishes to pursue the comprehensive development
package presented to the Committee. The various uses were characterized as
natural extensions of one another and of the uses proposed for the adjacent
lands. Mr. Given referred to the letter from Magna International Inc., noting
assurances that industrial uses are a first priority. He stated that no housing
uses would be implemented until after the Town's review of the Official Plan
and until the head office was constructed. Noting that approval of the golf
course use would proceed at its own place in relation to special developmental
issues; nonetheless, he asked for the opportunity for Council's endorsement of
the entire package by scheduling the application for a Public Planning Meeting.
Mr. Given then introduced Mr. Walker, the president of Magna International Inc.
In response to questions from Council, Mr. Walker indicated that Magna has
entered into a business commitment that requires construction of a 100,000
square foot facility, which should be in production by fall of 1994. Mr. Walker
indicated expeditious approval of Magna's application in Aurora would allow the
immediate construction of this facility here, otherwise alternative locations
would be sought in order to fulfil Magna's contractual obligations.
#695. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the delegation be received as information and referred to
Staff for a Report.
CARRIED
Mr. McAlpine, McAlpine Ford Lincoln Mercury Sales Ltd.
re: Maple Leaf Foods Inc. Official Plan Amendment No. 3
Mr. McAlpine addressed the proposed third reading of By-law 3508-93 with
respect to the development application by Maple Leaf Foods Inc. re: 15675
Yonge Street. Mr. McAlpine questioned whether the developer has
demonstrated the need to import such an urban development scheme for
residential uses in close proximity to commercial uses. In particular, he
expressed concern over the acoustic study prepared on behalf of the developer.
Noting that the study has been modified several times, his concerns included
certain assumptions made with regard to traffic on Yonge Street, the fact that
the study was originally based upon construction of two-story dwellings, the
fact that the permitted level of acceptable noise could only be increased from
55 dBA to 60 dBA with Council's sanction, the low traffic days chosen for the
testing, the adequacy of the proposed sound barrier wall, the fact that the tests
revealed a level of sound which bordered on or exceeded the level of acceptable
sound and the fact that he anticipated his business to generate increased traffic
levels in the coming years. Noting that adjacent land owners, Mr. and Mrs.
Stoecklin, have recently withdrawn their support for the applicant, he asked
Council to consider whether permitting this proposal would benefit the Town
or the future residents.
#696. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the delegation be received and referred for consideration
along with By-law 3508-93.
CARRIED
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Mr. Robert Johnston, Alcorn & Associates Limited re:
Maple Leaf Food Inc. Official Plan Amendment No. 3
Mr. Johnston pointed out that the amendments to the acoustic study resulted
from modifications to the development concept, meetings with Mr. McAlpine
and revisions to the plan to import extra landfill. He concurred that the Ministry
of the Environment looks to Council to exercise discretion whether 60 dBAs is
an acceptable level in conjunction with a sound barrier 1 .8 metres in height or
whether 55 dBAs is an acceptable level with a sound barrier 2.5 metres in
height. Mr. Johnston noted that numerous meetings have occurred between
the developer, Staff and Mr. McAlpine in an effort to address all of the issues
in relation to the proposal. He referred to his letter of December 9, 1993 to the
Clerk which undertook to register warnings with respect to sound on title to
advise prospective purchasers. Stressing that Planning Staff support his
concept, he requested Council to proceed with third reading of By-law 3508-93.
#697. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the delegation be received and referred for consideration
along with By-law 3508-93.
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 37-93, Wednesday. November 24. 1993
#698. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Number 37-93 be adopted as printed
and circulated.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#699. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of
$9,195, 129.24, 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 #32074 TO #32143
Cheque #32144 TO #32267
Cheque #32268 TO #32381
Cheque #32382 TO #32487
TOTAL
CARRIED
$ 273,582.54
$ 396,353.41
$8,172,801 .44
$ 352,391.85
$9,195,129.24
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Councillor Timpson, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest
in Accounts paid to the York Region Board of Education, did not take part in the
vote called for in this regard.
Councillor Pedersen, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest
in Accounts paid to Canada Law Book, did not take part in the vote called for
in this regard.
Councillor Jones, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest in
Accounts paid to Timberlane Tennis and Country Club, did not take part in the
vote called for in this regard.
Councillor Healy, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest in
Accounts paid to the York Region Board of Education, did not take part in the
vote called for in this regard.
SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Recycling Council of Ontario re: Waste Reduction
Week '93
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Public
Works for a response.
Federation of Canadian Municipalities re: Request for
Proclamation-"International Development Week 1994",
February 6-12. 1994 in the Town of Aurora
THAT February 6-1 2, 1 994 be proclaimed "International
Development Week 1994" in the Town of Aurora.
The Kidney Foundation of Canada re: Request for
Proclamation-"Kidney Month", March. 1994 in the
Town of Aurora
THAT March, 1994 be proclaimed "Kidney Month" in the Town of
Aurora.
Council For A Tobacco-Free York Region re: Request
for Proclamation-"National Non-Smoking Week",
January 17-24. 1994 in the Town of Aurora
THAT January 17-24, 1994 be proclaimed "National Non-Smoking
Week" in the Town of Aurora.
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario re: Request for
Proclamation-"Heart and Stroke Month", February, 1994
and Request for Flying of Heart and Stroke Foundation Flag
THAT the month of February, 1994, be proclaimed "Heart and
Stroke Month" in the Town of Aurora; and
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THAT Staff make the necessary arrangements to fly the Heart and
Stroke Foundation flag during the month of February, 1994.
Mr. Jonathan Sherbino re: Letter of Appreciation for
Town of Aurora Award for 1993
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Baha'is of Aurora re: Letter of Appreciation for
Assistance to Baha'is of Aurora
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Mr. Maurizio Bevilacqua. M.P .. York North re: Council's
Letter re: Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
St. Andrew's Valley re: Bill No. 3513-93, Being a
By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78
!St. Andrews Golf & Country Club
THAT Bill No. 3513-93 be given three readings by Council on
December 15, 1993.
York Region Ontario Senior Games re: Request for
Financial Assistance for 1994 York Region Ontario
Senior Games
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to 1 994 Budget
Discussions.
The Regional Municipality of York re: Clause No. 9 in
Report No. 21 of the Transportation and Environmental
Services Committee-"Retroactive Billing Charges. Aurora
Hydro Electric Commission"
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
STAFF REPORTS
BA93-019-379-Corridor Subdivision -Temporary Sales Trailers
THAT Council, in the absence of a signed Subdivision Agreement,
approve the request by Yonge West Homes Inc., being a division of
Primont Homes Corporation, to construct a temporary sales trailer
on their lots situated on that portion of the proposed Corridor
Subdivision lands located on the north side of Henderson Drive
between Seaton Drive and McClenny Drive as outlined on the
attached drawings; and
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THAT Council direct Staff to obtain, at the time of issuance of a
building permit, a letter of credit or security deposit in the form of
a certified cheque or cash in the amount of $5,000 from the
applicant to ensure the removal of the temporary sales trailer and
restoration of the site and access thereto.
CL93-052-380-Repeal of Part Lot Control Exemptions
THAT Bill No. 3506-93, being a by-law to repeal certain by-laws
which exempted lands from part lot control, be given three readings
by Council on December 15, 1993;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to amend the legal
descriptions included as may be necessary in order to register the
by-law in the Land Registry Office; and
THAT Staff be authorized to prepare a second bill for future Council
consideration to repeal certain by-laws which exempted lands from
part lot control for the period from 1 988 to the present.
CL93-053-381 -Encroachment Agreement. St. Andrew's
Valley Golf Club
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an
Encroachment Agreement dated December 15, 1993 pertaining to
the structure encroaching over the Town's easement across St.
Andrew's Valley Golf Club.
CL93-058-384-Dedication of One Foot Reserve Along
Murray Drive Providing Access to the Aurora Shopping
Centre
THAT Bill 3511-93, being a by-law to dedicate certain one foot
reserves along Murray Drive, be given first and second reading.
CL93-059-385-Easement -Ontario Hydro Lands.
Wellington Street East Watermain Construction. Part
Lot 79. Concession 1. Being Part 2. Plan 65R-16710
THAT the terms prescribed by Ontario Hydro related to the
acquisition of a municipal easement to permit the construction of
a watermain on Wellington Street East be accepted; and
THAT the necessary Construction Agreement with Ontario Hydro
be executed.
CL93-060-386-Addition of Alpha Category Indicator to
Town of Aurora By-laws
THAT Staff be authorized to add an alpha indicator to the
numbering system of the Town's by-laws, as outlined in this
Report.
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CL93-061-387-Bill No. 3512-93. Old Yonge Street
Dedication
THAT Bill No. 3512-93 be considered by Council.
TR93-045-388-Cancellation of 1 991, 1992 and
1993 Taxes Under Section 442 of the Municipal Act
THAT Council approve the write-off of 1991-1993 taxes in the
amount of $109,925.94under Section 442 of the Municipal Act.
TR93-047-389-Write-Off of Uncollectible Taxes
#700.
THAT Council approve the write-off of uncollectible taxes for years
1989 to 1993 in the amount of $71,316.97.
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the suggested resolutions respecting the matters listed as
"Consent Items" be adopted as submitted to Council, and Staff be
authorized to take all necessary action required to give effect to
same.
CARRIED
SECTION "B" -MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
#701.
#702.
#703.
Citv of Vaughan re: Request for Resolution
on "Canada Life"
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Town of Aurora endorse the resolution from the City of
Vaughan.
CARRIED
Town of Newmarket re: Request for Endorsement of
Resolution-"Photo Radar"
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Ms. J. Stuart, Resident re: Letter of Appreciation for
"Notice Board" in the Era-Banner
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received with thanks.
CARRIED
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#704.
Township of King re: Request for Endorsement of
Resolution -"Testing of Wells and Ponds in the
Vicinity of Site N. V4A
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Town of Aurora endorse the resolution from the
Township of King.
CARRIED
City of Brampton re: Final Report of the Commission
on Planning and Development Reform in Ontario (The
Swell Commission) Streamlining the Development Process
#705. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Committee of Independent Pharmacists re: Request for
Support to Convince the Ontario Government to Remove
Tobacco Control Act (Bill 1191 from the Legislation
#706.
#707.
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Memorandum from Mayor West re: Aurora Chamber of
Commerce Home Show
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the Town be authorized to purchase a booth in the Aurora
Chamber of Commerce Home Show and offer various displays.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
· Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 06-93, December 6, 1993
#708. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Report of the Committee of the Whole Meeting
No. 06-93 be received and the recommendations carried by the
Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
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Planning Advisory Committee Meeting No. 10-93, December 6, 1993
#709. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Report of the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting No.
1 0-93 be received and the recommendations carried by the
Committee, with the exception of Recommendations Nos. 2, 3 &
4, be adopted.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING NO. 10-93. DECEMBER 6. 1993
Pl93-098-369-Modification to and Retention of Official Plan
Deferrals Along St. John's Sideroad !Recommendation No. 21
#710. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Site Specific Policy Areas 3.1 .4 c, d and e of the Official
Plan (Deferrals 2, 3 and 4) each be modified to contain the
following additional sentence:
"Lands now shown on Schedule "A" as private open
space or urban residential may be conveyed to the
municipality for public open space purposes and
indicated as such on Schedule ·~ ", without
amendment to this plan. " and
THAT the deferral of Site Specific Policy Area 3.2. 7 c (Deferral 1 0)
be retained.
CARRIED
PL93-097-370-York Region Draft Official Plan !Recommendation No. 3) and
Regional Official Plan Adoption Schedule for 1994
#711. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT consideration of the Report be deferred to January 1 2, 1 994;
THAT the Regional Commissioner of Planning be requested to
attend at 7:00p.m., one half hour before that meeting, to address
certain questions raised by Council, including the population figures
selected for the draft Official Plan; and
THAT the Special Planning Advisory Committee meeting scheduled
for December 16, 1993 be cancelled.
CARRIED
Councillor Jones, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest in
this matter, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard.
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PL93-095-371 -Application for Official Plan and Zoning
By-law Amendments. Magna International Inc.;
D14-12-93 and D09-07-93 (Recommendation No. 41
#712. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Magna International Inc. be requested to amend its Official
Plan Amendment application to include only the International Head
Office, Research and Development Facility, Education Centre and
Advanced Production Facility uses with the understanding that this
amendment would be an exception to the Official Plan for economic
reasons similar to the Honda plant location in Alliston, etc. and that
the Town work with the Region and Province to facilitate this;
THAT Magna be requested to respond to this request in writing;
and ·
THAT the current application be held in abeyance until a response
is received from Magna.
CARRIED
Business Development Committee Meeting No. 09-93 December 8. 1993
#713. Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Chairman's Report of the Business Development
Committee Meeting No. 09-93 be received and the
recommendations carried be adopted.
CARRIED
Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting No. 11-93 December 8. 1993
At 9:04p.m. Mayor West surrendered the Chair to Councillor Timpson.
#714. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Report of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee
Meeting No. 11-93 be received and the recommendations carried
by the Committee, with the exception of Recommendations Nos. 2
& 3, be adopted.
CARRIED
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NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE LEISURE SERVICES ADVISORY
COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 11-93. DECEMBER 8. 1993
LS93-062-377-Leisure Services Pricing Policy Approval
( Recommendation No. 2); and
LS93-063-378-User Fees -Soccer and Ball Diamonds
!Recommendation No. 3)
#715.
#716.
Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Recommendation No. 2 not be adopted; and
THAT the Report on Leisure Services Pricing Policy be referred to
the 1994 Budget Discussions.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Mayor West
THAT Recommendation No. 3 not be adopted; and
THAT both Report LS93-062-377 respecting the Leisure Services
Pricing Policy and Report LS93-063-378 respecting User Fees -
Soccer and Ball Diamonds be referred for consideration on January
12, 1994.
CARRIED
At this point in the meeting, Councillor Timpson surrendered the Chair to Mayor
West.
STAFF REPORTS
ADM93-007-390-Compensation Payable to the Mayor.
Members of Council. and the Chairman and Members
of the Aurora Hydro Electric Commission for the Period
December 1. 1993 to November 30. 1994
#717. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT compensation for the Mayor and members of Council and for
the Chairman and members of Aurora Hydro Electric Commission
remain unchanged for the period December 1, 1993 to November
30, 1994.
CARRIED
LS93-070-391-Purchase and Installation of Electrical
Equipment -Lambert Willson Park Phase II Baseball Diamond
#718. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council authorize the purchase and installation of electrical
cable and one 150 Kva electrical transformer, at a total cost of
$25,000; and
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THAT Council waive purchasing policy for the purposes of this
project, with respect to the requirement for tendering projects of
over $20,000 to permit the purchase to be awarded to Aurora
Hydro.
CARRIED
PER93-007-392-Administration Procedure No. 28 -Mileage Expense
#719. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the Report be referred to 1 994 Budget Discussions.
CARRIED
PL93-1 00-393-Residents' Rights Bill
#720. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT this matter be referred to the Director of Planning to respond
to the Residents' Rights Bill in a manner consistent with Council's
prior directions.
CARRIED
TR93-046-394-Status of Outstanding Taxes
#721. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT Treasurer's Report No. TR93-046 regarding outstanding
taxes receivables be received as information; and
THAT pursuant to By-law No. 3361-91, the Treasurer be authorized
to borrow temporarily from Town Reserve Funds to meet
expenditures incurred prior to the collection of the receivables.
CARRIED
CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
/d, Ministry of Environment and Energy re: Greater Toronto
Area 3Rs Analysis
#722. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the correspondence be endorsed; and
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Public
Works for a response, which should indicate the percentage of blue
box materials that are composed non-refillable plastic containers.
CARRIED
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CL93-054-382-Town Appointees. Aurora Cemetery Corporation
#723. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT in accordance with Council's adopted policy respecting
Committee appointments, applications be solicited to fill two
positions as Town representatives on the Aurora Cemetery
Corporation; and
THAT Resolution No. 598, enacted on the 17th day of October,
1993 respecting Cemetery Board Appointments be rescinded.
CARRIED
CL93-055-383-Sale of Land -Uvex Toko Canada Ltd.
Part of Lot 83. Concession 1. Being Part 3. Plan 65R-4236
Industrial Parkway North
#724. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the Offer to Purchase submitted by Uvex Toko Canada Ltd.,
related to the vacant parcel of municipal land adjacent to 1 80
Industrial Parkway North be accepted;
THAT staff and the Town Solicitor be authorized to finalize the
terms of the acquisition in accordance with the appended
correspondence;
THAT the appropriate Bill be placed before Council for approval
prior to the closing of the transaction; and
THAT the proceeds received, less costs incurred, be credited to
the Municipal Capital Reserve Fund.
On a recorded vote, the resolution was CARRIED
YEAS: 7
VOTING YEA:
VOTING NAY:
RESOLUTIONS
NAYS: 2
Councillors Constable, Jones, McKenzie, Pedersen, Timpson,
Weller and Mayor West.
Councillors Griffith and Healy.
#725. Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Michael Nisbet be appointed to the Leisure Services Advisory
Committee.
CARRIED
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
CL93-056-395-Naming of Aurora Grove Park Block
19T-89038 (Cat-Tail Investments)
#726. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the future park block located within the Aurora Grove
subdivision be named the "James Lloyd Park".
CARRIED
PER93-008-396-Employee Group Benefits Plan -Pooled
Concept with Region of York
#727. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Director of Personnel be authorized to explore possible
cost saving options on the pooling of the existing Employee Group
Benefits Plan with the Regional Municipality of York's Group
Benefits consultant and insurer.
CARRIED
PW93-083-397-Traffic Controls -Victoria Street and
Gurnett Street
#728. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the request for 40Km per hour signs and multi-way stop
signs along Victoria Street and Gurnett Street be denied.
CARRIED
PW93-084-398-Request for Sanitary Sewer and
Watermain Connections on Marksbury Court by the
Owner of 720 Wellington Street West
#729. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the request of the applicant for sanitary sewer and
watermain connections to the main services on Marksbury Court be
granted subject to the conditions outlined in the Staff Report.
CARRIED
Councillor Timpson, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest
in this Report, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard.
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ADM93-009-400-Appointment of Municipal Solicitors
#730.
BY-LAWS
#731.
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Bill No. 3514-93, a By-law to appoint Solicitors to act for the
Town of Aurora, be given first and Second Readings.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bills for First Reading:
3506-93 Being a By-law to repeal certain
by-laws which exempted lands
from part-lot control.
3509-93 Being a By-law to dedicate various
parts of a plan as a public highway
(Hammond Drive).
351 0-93 Being a By-law to amend Sign
By-law No. 3400-92 with respect
to trailer signs.
3511-93 Being a By-law to dedicate certain
lands as public highway (Murray Drive).
351 2-93 Being a By-law to dedicate certain
lands as public highway (East/West
portion of Old Yonge Street).
351 3-93 Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (St Andrews Golf and
Country Club).
3514-93 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 First Time.
CARRIED
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Wednesday, December 15, 1993
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#732.
#733.
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bills for Second Reading:
3506-93 Being a By-law to repeal certain
by-laws which exempted lands
from part-lot control.
3509-93 Being a By-law to dedicate various
parts of a plan as a public highway
(Hammond Drive).
351 0-93 Being a By-law to amend Sign By-law
No. 3400-92 with respect to trailer signs.
3511-93 Being a By-law to dedicate certain lands
as public highway (Murray Drive).
351 2-93 Being a By-law to dedicate certain lands
as public highway (East/West portion of
Old Yonge Street).
3513-93 Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (St Andrews Golf and
Country Club).
3514-93 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 Second Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
3490-93 Being a By-law to provide for
licensing and regulating Auctioneers.
3497-93 Being a By-law to authorize the
acquisition of land for the purpose
of public open space, including
provision of a baseball diamond.
3505-93 Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92 with respect to
McClellan Way.
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3507-93 Being a By-law to adopt Official Plan
Amendment No. 2.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
Councillor Timpson, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest
in By-law 3507-93, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard.
By-law 3508-93. Being a By-law to adopt Official Plan
Amendment No. 3 !Maple Leaf) and Delegations of
Mr. Jim McAlpine. McAlpine Ford Lincoln Mercury Sales Ltd
and Alcorn & Associates Limited
#734.
#735.
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT third reading consideration of By-law 3508-93 be deferred
until January 1 2, 1994.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
3506-93 Being a By-law to repeal certain
by-laws which exempted lands
from part-lot control.
351 0-93 Being a By-law to amend sign By-law
No. 3400-92 with respect to trailer signs.
3513-93 Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (St Andrews Golf and
Country Club).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Weller Noted that the rate of interest charged by the
Town on taxes in arrears may be high in relation
to the current interest rates and requested the
Treasurer to report in January or February, 1994
on this question, including information with
respect to the interest charged by other
municipalities.
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Councillor Pedersen Requested Staff to investigate the dumping of
waste on vacant lands at Kennedy Street West
and Bathurst Avenue and to post "No Dumping"
signs.
Councillor Healy Requested the Director of Planning, in the interim
while Bill 3508-93 is deferred, to determine
whether the sound tests in respect of application
for Official Plan Amendment No. 3 were carried
out fairly and whether the limit of acceptable
sound is 55 dBA or 60 dBA and to comment on
the impact of different sound attenuation
measures on the feasibility of the project.
NEW BUSINESS
ADM93-008-399-Town of Aurora's Strategic Plan
"Aurora's Way Ahead"
#736. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT Council receive the draft copy of the Town's strategic plan
entitled "Aurora's Way Ahead";
THAT Council authorize distribution of the draft plan in order to
obtain public comment and input; and
THAT a date be set for a public meeting to receive oral and written
submissions respecting "Aurora's Way Ahead".
CARRIED
PW93-085-402-Proposal for White Goods Pick-up
#737. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT Council approve the execution of an agreement between the
Town and the Appliance Warehouse regarding white goods pick up
by this business within the Town.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#738. Moved by Councillor Constable
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:38p.m.
CARRIED
J. WEST, MAYOR L. ALLISON; MUNICIPAL CLERK