MINUTES - Council - 19940316TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 08-94
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, March 16, 1994
8:00p.m.
MINUTES
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair;
Councillors Constable, Griffith,
Jones, McKenzie, Pedersen,
and Timpson.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councillors Healy and Weller
were absent on vacation.
Chief Administrative Officer,
Deputy Clerk/Solicitor,
Director of Building
Administration, Manager of
Engineering Services, Director
of Personnel, Director of
Leisure Services, Fire Chief,
Treasurer and Recording
Secretary.
Councillor Timpson declared a possible Conflict of Interest with respect to
accounts payable to York Region Board of Education and with respect to
Recommendation No. 8 in PAC Report No. 03-94 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 Groundskeeping by virtue of a personal relationship 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
#130. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
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DELEGATION
Ms. S. Anderson, Education Committee of the Aurora
Chamber of Commerce re: Partners in Education
Ms. Anderson described the Partners concept as a contractual relation whereby
businesses and schools embark on joint projects. The key to the program is the
exchange of human resources and the use of facilities. Benefits for the
students include exposure to career choices and learning "winning" values; for
the schools, benefits include the support of business in enhancing the
educational experience; for businesses, benefits include expanding public
awareness of the issues facing businesses. Ms. Anderson provided Council
with materials depicting successful projects. The Chamber of Commerce's role
in the Partners concept would be as facilitator and she asked for Council's
support in this regard, noting a reception to be held in the Council Chambers on
March 29, 1994 at 5:30p.m.
#131. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the delegation be received as information.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#132. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of
$1 ,044, 185.48, 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 #392 to #430
Cheque #431 to #510
Cheque #51 0 to #516
Cheque #517 to #613
Cheque #614 to #714
Manual Cheques M29 to M37
TOTAL
CARRIED
LIBRARY
$279,553.15
$142,218.59
$223,674.62
$248,426.45
$150,312.63
$1,044,185.48
Councillor Timpson, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest
in accounts payable to the York Region Board of Education, did not take part in
the vote called for payment of this account.
Councillor Pedersen, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest
in accounts payable to Diamond Groundskeeping, did not take part in the vote
called for payment of this account.
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SECTION "A " -CONSENT ITEMS
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Unconditional Grants
for 1994
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Council's Letter re:
Resolution Passed by the City of Nepean Concerning
the Reforms to Regional Government in Ottawa-
Carleton as Proposed in Bill 77
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
AMO's Policy Response Summary re: Tax Shifts-
AMO's Pre-Budget Presentation and Response to
the Report of the Ontario Fair Tax Commission
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
AMO's Background Research Summary-Municipalities
Implement the Social Contract
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Federation of Canadian Municipalities re: Campaign to
Commemorate March 21st -The United Nations
International Day For the Elimination of Racial
Discrimination
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THAT March 21, 1994 be proclaimed "International Day For the
Elimination of Racial Discrimination" in the Town of Aurora.
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority re: 1994
General Levy
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ernst & Young re: Financial Statements-Lake Simcoe
Region Conservation Authority
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Salvation Army re: Request for Proclamation -
"Salvation Army Month", May, 1994
THAT May, 1994 be proclaimed "Salvation Army Month" in the
Town of Aurora, and that the Red Shield Flag be flown.
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Ontario Sewer and Watermain Contractors Association
re: 1 994-96 Capital Works Budgets -Canada/Ontario
Infrastructure Program
Page 4
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Director
of Public Works.
York County Hospital re: Closure of Operating Rooms
from March 11 to 20. 1994
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Auxiliary to York County Hospital re: Request Permission
to Hold "Tag Days" on May 13th and May 14th. 1994
THAT permission be granted to the Auxiliary to York County
Hospital to hold "tag days" on May 13th and May 14th, 1994 in
the Town of Aurora.
Town of Leamington re: Invitation to Attend the 41st
Organization of Small Urban Municipalities Conference
May 4. 5 and 6. 1994
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.
Ms. A. Riall. Resident re: Request to Close-Off Walton
Drive North for Street Party on May 22. 1994 !Rain Date:
May 23rdl from 12:00 noon to 11:00 p.m.
THAT permission be granted to the residents of North Walton Drive
to close-off Walton Drive North from the intersection of Walton
Drive and Batson Drive to the intersection of Walton Drive and
Avondale Crescent on May 22, 1994, (May 23rd rain date) from
12:00 noon 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.
Ministry of Citizenship re: Seniors' Month. June. 1994
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Memorandum from Mayor West re: Blue Bag Pick-up and
Memorandum from Director of Public Works re: Proposed
Recycling Test Program. City of North York
THAT the memorandums from the Director of Public Works and
Mayor West and the correspondence from the City of North York
be received; and
THAT Council request Staff to monitor the program in the City of
North York during the trial period.
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Labour Council of Metropolitan Toronto and York
Region re: Request for Proclamation-"Day of
Mourning", April 28, 1994
THAT April 28, 1994 be proclaimed "Day of Mourning" in the Town
of Aurora.
Committee of Adjustment, Notices of Decision re:
Application-A-05-94/D13-05-94 !McNellis)
Applications-A-06&07-94/D13-06&07-94!Levisl
Application -A-08-94/D13-08-94 !Darkwood
Investments Inc.)
Application -B-05-94/D 1 0-05-94 !RoyNat Inc.)
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario re: Request
Permission to Hold a Raffle, July 8, 1994
THAT Council grant permission to the Heart and Stroke Foundation
of Ontario to hold a raffle at the Aurora Highlands Golf & Country
Club on July 8, 1994 in conjunction with the Third Annual Moe
Classic Golf Event.
STAFF REPORTS
#133.
CL94-008-073-Ontario Hydro Acquisitions, Cat-Tail
Investments, Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-89038
THAT the terms prescribed by Ontario Hydro related to the
acquisition of a road crossing and servicing easements to permit the
construction of the internal roads and services for the Cat-Tail
Subdivision be accepted; and
THAT the necessary documentation with Ontario Hydro be
executed.
CL94-011-074-Removal of Part Lot Control Exemptions,
Registered Plans 65M-2686 and 65M-2687
THAT Bill No. 3531-94.D, being a by-law to repeal By-law 3349-
93, which exempted certain lots and blocks on Registered Plans
65M-2686 and 65M-2687 from Part Lot Control, be given first and
second readings by Council.
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 "8" -MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
The Regional Municipality of York re: Regional Minutes
Regarding Request to the Federal Government to
Proceed with the Establishment of a Local Airoort
Authority as it Applies to Lester B. Pearson International
Airport and Other Airoort Facilities within the G.T.A.
#134. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Town of Aurora endorse the recommendation of the
Region with respect to proceeding with the establishment of a Local
Airport Authority.
CARRIED
The Regional Municipality of York re: Request for Support
of Resolution from The Region of Niagara-"Bill 50-Health
Insurance Act"
#135. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
#136.
#137.
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Town of Caledon re: Request for Support of Resolution-
"Conservation Land Tax Rebate Program"
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Town of Aurora endorse the resolution of the Town of
Caledon.
CARRIED
Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville re: Resolution -"Cross
Boundary Accessible Taxi Trips"
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Town of Aurora endorse the resolution of the Town of
Whitchurch-Stouffville.
CARRIED
Aurora Public Library re: Permanent Site For a New
Library
#138. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the correspondence be referred to the 1994 Budget
discussions.
CARRIED
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AMO's News Release re: AMO Tells Province Not to Cut Transfers
#139. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Transportation for the Physically Disabled Committee February 23, 1994
re: Aurora Transit for the Physically Disabled
#140. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Saturday service of the Access Bus from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m. be commenced for a trial period of three months and then be
reassessed;
THAT the attached proposal for operating the Access Bus service
from Edutran Transportation Inc. showing the estimate of costs for
three years be accepted; and
THAT Edutran Transportation Inc.'s offer to provide maintenance
of the Access Bus at a cost of $25/hour, plus the cost of parts be
accepted and that $7,500 per year be set aside for maintenance.
CARRIED
York Symphony Orchestra Inc. re: Request for Support
#141. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the correspondence be referred to the 1 994 Budget
discussions.
CARRIED
Ontario Municipal Board re: Notice of Prehearing Conference. April 18.
1994 re: Magna International Inc and 721306 Ontario Inc. with Regard
to Town of Aurora Official Plan
#142. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Constable
#143.
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Ontario Municipal Board re: Appointment for Hearing. April 19. 1994 re:
F. Basas. Cecil H. Franklin and Others for a Variance from the Provisions
of By-law 2213-78. respecting 14131 Bavview Avenue
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the correspondence be received as information; and
THAT Staff be authorized to appear at the hearing as necessary.
CARRIED
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Ontario Multi-Material Recycling Incorporated re:
Introduction of Aluminum to Blue Box Mix
#144. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Planning Advisory Committee Meeting No. 03-94.
Monday, March 7. 1994
#145. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Report of the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting No.
03-94 be received and the recommendations carried by the
Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
Councillor Timpson, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest
with respect to Recommendation No. 8 re: Education Development Charges, did
not take part in the vote called with respect to Recommendation No. 8.
STAFF REPORTS
BA94-001-075-Maintenance Easements. Landford Estates
Ltd.; D12-83038
. #146. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Landford Estates Ltd. be required to secure the maintenance
easements as required in the Subdivision Agreement.
CARRIED
CL94-009-076-New External Servicing Agreement Cat-Tail
Investments, Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-89038
#147. Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the appended
External Servicing Agreement between Cat Tail Investments Inc.
and the Corporation of the Town of Aurora with respect to the .
construction of watermain and sanitary sewer services external to
Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-89038;
THAT Resolution Nos. 399 and 400 enacted at a Special Council
Meeting held July 8, 1993, be rescinded; and
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THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the documents
necessary to effect the revisions necessary to the Town's existing
easement rights across the Engelhard Industries property necessary
to facilitate construction of the services.
CARRIED
PW94-007-077-Tender for the Construction of the Aurora
East Trunk Sewer and Watermain
#148. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Staff be authorized to call tenders for the construction of
trunk sewer and watermain services for the Cat-Tail Investments
lands; and
THAT Council rescind Resolution No. 499 pertaining to the award
of tender PW-1993-12 as was "Carried" at its meeting of
September 15, 1993.
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS
Proposed Changes to Federal Electoral Boundaries
#149. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
WHEREAS the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario
is charged with the responsibility of ensuring effective National
representation for the people of Ontario through the readjustment
of federal electoral boundaries after each decennial census;
AND WHEREAS the Commission's mandate includes opportunities
to adjust boundaries to take into account community of interests,
historical patterns, geography and more effective representation;
AND WHEREAS the Commission's proposed electoral boundaries
as they affect the Town of Aurora fail to consider the
aforementioned opportunities thereby prejudicing the ability of the
municipality to have effective representation;
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Council of the Corporation of the
Town of Aurora:
1 . THAT the proposed inclusion of Aurora in a constituency
comprised of all, or portions of, the City of Vaughan, the
Town of Markham, the Township of King and the Town of
Whitchurch-Stouffville be OPPOSED on the basis THAT:
(i) the proposed riding clearly fails to combine communities of
like interest by amalgamating together portions of urban
municipalities with rural interests;
(ii) the irregular configuration will not lend itself to effective
representation;
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{iii) the name proposed relates to a community outside its
geographic boundary; and
{iv) the deviation from historical past practice at the provincial
level will confuse the electorate and not lend itself to voter
identification with a given area.
2. THAT the Commission be requested to give favourable
consideration to adjustments to the electoral districts such
THAT:
{i) the municipalities of King, Newmarket and Aurora are
grouped together;
{ii) the municipalities Georgina, Whitchurch-Stouffville and East
Gwillimbury are grouped together; and
{iii) the fragmented portions of Vaughan and Markham are
returned to their respective districts.
3. THAT this resolution be forwarded to the affected
municipalities within the Region of York for their
consideration.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
CL94-01 0-078-Electronic Dispensing of Adult Video Tapes
#150.
BY-LAWS
#151.
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the provisions of Clause 20 of the Adult Entertainment By-
law No. 3496-93 be amended to delete the subsection prohibiting
the electronic dispensing of Adult Video Tapes.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bills for First Reading:
3530-94.T Being a By-law to dedicate certain
lands as public highway.
3531-94.0 Being a By-law to repeal By-law
3349-93, which exempted certain
lots and blocks on Plans 65M-2686
and 65M-2687 from Part Lot Control.
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#152.
#153.
3532-94.T Being a By-law to rename the north/
south section of Centre Street between
Wellington Street East and Centre Street
"Duggan Lane".
3533-94.D Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
2213-78 (General).
3534-94.D To adopt Official Plan Amendment
No. 5 (Macont).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bills for Second Reading:
3530-94.T Being a By-law to dedicate certain
lands as public highway.
3531-94.D Being a By-law to repeal By-law
3349-93, which exempted certain
lots and blocks on Plans 65M-2686
and 65M-2687 from Part Lot Control.
3532-94.T Being a By-law to rename the north/
south section of Centre Street between
Wellington Street East and Centre Street
"Duggan Lane".
3533-94.D Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
2213~78 (General).
3534-94.D To adopt Official Plan Amendment No.5
(Macont).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
3520-94.D Being a By-law to adopt Official
Plan Amendment No. 4 (Adult
Entertainment.
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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.
3524-94.T Being a By-law to dedicate various
parts of a plan as a public highway.
3525-94.L Being a By-law to authorize the
conveyance of Town land to Uvex
Toko Canada Ltd.
3527-94.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.
3529-94.F 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 Third Time.
CARRIED
NOTICE OF MOTION
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Councillor Timpson gave notice of a motion, should the Federal Government not
take immediate action in this regard, to adjust the electoral district with respect
to the constituency of York North.
NEW BUSINESS
1 994 Budget Discussions
Mayor West indicated that the 1994 Budget meeting may be deferred until the
Province determines the extent of its transfer payments and that Staff would
notify Councillors and the press should the meeting date be changed.
ADJOURNMENT
#154. Moved by Councillor Timpson
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:30p.m.
CARRIED
J. WEST. MAY~ L. A UNICIP AL CLERK