MINUTES - Council - 19940330II
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 10-94
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, March 30, 1994
8:04p.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 Accounts Payable
to the York Region Board of Education and in Correspondence from the Town
of Markham re: Education Development Charges, by virtue of employment with
the York Region Board of Education, and in Report No. TR94-020-086 with
respect to those aspects of the budget relating to street lights along Wellington
Street West by virtue of his residence in the vicinity of that subject matter, and
did not take part in or vote on any questions in this regard, or attempt in any
way to influence the voting on such questions.
Councillor Jones declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Report No. TR94-
020-086 with respect to those aspects of the budget relating to personnel
matters in respect of the Clerk's Department and with respect to Report No.
CL94-007-087 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.
Councillor Healy declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Accounts Payable to
the York Region Board of Education and in Correspondence from the Town of
Richmond Hill re: Funding for Construction of School and the Town of Markham
re: Trustee Determination and the Town of Markham 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.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#161.
#162.
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein,
with the addition of the correspondence from Markborough
Properties Inc. withdrawing its request for Delegation status.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the resolution respecting the Canada/Ontario Infrastructure
Works Program be added to the New Business section of the
Agenda.
CARRIED
PRESENTATION
Councillor Griffith, Chairman. Business Development
Committee re: Launching of the Allure Brochure
Councillor Griffith introduced members of the Business Development Committee
who were present and Mr. Robin Tidd, President of the Chamber of Commerce.
He reviewed the history of the creation of the Allure Brochure from the time
when Council first allocated a budget for the project. He noted, in particular,
the role of the Chamber of Commerce in providing both financial assistance and
input into the creation of the brochure. Councillor Griffith expressed the
Committee's appreciation to all those involved in the project. Then he
presented Mayor West and all persons present at the meeting with a copy of
the Town of Aurora Allure Brochure.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 05-94. Wednesday. February 23, 1994
Special Council -Public Planning Meeting No. 06-94. February 24. 1994
Special Council -Public Planning Meeting No. 07-94. March 3, 1994
Council Meeting No. 08-94. Wednesday. March 16. 1994
#163. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 05-94, 06-94, 07-94 and
08-94 be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#164. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of
$6,854,043. 78, 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.
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Cheques
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Cheque #71 5 to #7 46
Cheque #802 to #820
Cheque #747 to #950
LIBRARY
LIBRARY
$6,853,918.78
(excluding Library)
Manual Cheque M39 $ 125.00
TOTAL $6,854,043.78
CARRIED
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 Healy, 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.
SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
The Premier of Ontario re: Council's Support for the
Town of Tillsonburg's Resolution in Opposition to Bill 120
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Regional Municipality of York re: Clause No. 2 in
Report No. 3 of the Regional Planning Committee -
"Planning Report No. 12530P, Amendment No. 1, Aurora"
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Mr. Kashef re: Release of One Foot Reserve Along
MacDonald Drive to Create Frontage and Access
for Proposed Lot
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to Staff for a
Report.
Bell Canada re: Report on the Economic Evaluation of
Bell Neutral Answer Service
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority re:
Seminar on Road and Lot Drainage Alternatives
THAT the correspondence be received as information and those
members of Council wishing to attend be invited to do so in
accordance with the normal policy.
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Mr. Mark Kolb, Resident re: Old Bloomington Road
Maintenance and Drainage from Old Bloomington Road
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THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Director
of Public Works.
Ministry of Transportation. Transit Integration Task
Force re: Final Report -Coordinating Public Transit
in the Greater Toronto Area
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Public
Works.
York County Hospital re: Social Contract Days for
Hospital Staff
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ontario Building Officials Association re: Request for
Proclamation-"Building Regulation Awareness Week"
April 10-16. 1994
THAT April 1 0-16, 1994 be proclaimed "Building Regulation
Awareness Week" in the Town of Aurora.
Township of Adjala-Tosorontio re: Conservation Land
Tax Rebate Program
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ministry of Citizenship re: 1994 Seniors' Month
Celebrations in June
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Leisure
Services.
Canadian Wildlife Federation re: Request for
Proclamation -"National Wildlife Week",
April 10-16. 1994 in the Town of Aurora
THAT April 10-16, 1994 be proclaimed "National Wildlife Week" in
the Town of Aurora.
STAFF REPORTS
PL94-032-083-Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
Old Park Holdings Limited. Wellington Street East/Bayview
Avenue. Part Lot 80. Concession 1 E.Y.S.: D14-01-90
THAT the following overview of application D 14-01-90, scheduled
for the April 28, 1994 Public Planning Meeting, be received as
information.
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#165. 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
The Town of Richmond Hill re: Resolution -Revision
to the Education Formula Level of Funding for
Construction of Schools
#166. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Town of Aurora endorse the resolution of the Town of
Richmond Hill with respect to funding for construction of schools.
CARRIED
Councillor Healy, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest in
this matter, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard.
City of Mississauga re: Verdict of Coroner's Jury re:
the Inquest into the Basement Apartment Fire in
Mississauga
#167. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Constable
#168.
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Town of Markham re: Trustee Determination and
Distribution for York Region Board of Education and
York Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Councillor Healy, 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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Mr. Ross Parkinson. Resident re: Proposed Changes
to the Federal Ridings in York Region
#169. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the correspondence be forwarded to the speaker of the
House of Commons and to Mr. Bevilacqua, Member of Parliament
for York North.
CARRIED
Memorandum from Mayor West re: Proposed Federal
Riding Redistribution
#170. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Constable
#171.
#172.
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
AMO's Municipal Alert re: AMO Succeeds in Preventing
Further Cuts To Unconditional Transfers in 1994
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Council's Letter
Regarding the Resolution Passed by the Township
of West Carleton re: Bill 77
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Town of Markham re: Education Development
Charges. Collection of Outstanding Charges
#173. Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Councillor Timpson, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest
in this matter, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard.
Councillor Healy, 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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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Business Development Committee Meeting No. 03-94
Wednesday, March 16. 1994
#174. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the Report of the Business Development Committee Meeting
No. 03-94 be received and the recommendations carried by the
Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting No. 03-94
Wednesday, March 23. 1994
#175. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Report of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee
Meeting No. 03-94 be received and the recommendations carried
by the Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
LACAC94-004-March 14. 1994. L.A.C.A.C. Meeting
#176. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Report of the LACAC meeting held on March 14, 1994,
be received as information;
THAT the Town of Aurora's July 1st, 1996, celebrations
encompass the 200th anniversary of Yonge Street; and
THAT Council be advised that the Town of Aurora LACAC has a
concern that the proposed development at 21 2 and 220 Kennedy
Street West could change the current residential character of
Kennedy Street West east of McDonald Drive which consists of
single houses on larger lots and could set a precedent on Kennedy.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
PER94-001-084-Employee Group Benefits Plan -
Pooled Concept with York Region
#177. Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the required notice be served to the Prudential Group
Assurance Company of England to terminate the Town's agreement
with them for the provision of Employee Group Benefits;
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THAT the Town participate in a pooled group benefits concept with
the Region of York, maintaining insurance through the insurance
carriers that the Region contracts with, and utilizing the Region's
group benefits consultant, Buffett Taylor & Associates Ltd. as Plan
Administrator; and
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary
agreements to effect the above.
CARRIED
PL94-031-085-Bayview Wellington Centre Secondary Plan
D09-09-92
#178.
#179.
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT Council give first and second reading to Bill No. 3536-94.D,
Official Plan Amendment No. 6, Bayview Wellington Centre
Secondary Plan.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT Council express appreciation to the citizen members of the
Wellington Street East Corridor Study Steering Committee for their
significant contribution to the Bayview Wellington Centre
Secondary Plan, in terms of their time, energy and ideas.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
TR94-020-086-1994 Operating and Capital Budgets
#180. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council approve a zero percent increase in the 1994
Operating Budget which represents a mill rate of 22.873 mills. This
represents a net amount of taxation to be levied of $8,850,000.00;
THAT Council approve the 1994 Capital Budget in the gross
amount of $2,222,330.00; and
THAT the Treasurer be authorized to expend the amounts approved
in the Operating and Capital Budget.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#181. Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Department Heads shall inform members of Council by
memorandums prior to tendering capital items in the 1994 budget;
and
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THAT a monthly copy of Accounts Payable shall be made available
in the Councillor's room, to the Aurora Public Library and to
members of the local press.
CARRIED
The Main Motion CARRIED AS AMENDED.
Councillor Timpson, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest
with respect to that item in the Town budget relating to proposed street lights
along Wellington Street West, did not take part in the vote called for in this
regard.
Councillor Jones having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest with
respect to that item in the Town budget relating to personnel matters in the
Clerk's Department, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard.
CL94-007-087-By-law Services Contract Renewal
Metropol Security
#182. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Council authorize a twelve month extension to the Service
Agreement with Metropol Security for supplementary parking
control services subject to the same terms and conditions as
presently exist.
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.
RESOLUTIONS
Library Facility Requirements Review
#183.
BY-LAWS
#184.
Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Councillors Timpson, McKenzie, Jones and Griffith be
appointed to work with representatives of the Aurora Public Library
Board to review future Library facility requirements.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bills for First Reading:
3535-94.P Being a By-law to amend the
Adult Entertainment By-law
No. 3496-93 with respect to
electronic dispensing of Adult
Video Tapes.
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#185.
#186.
#187.
3536-94.D Being a By-law to adopt
Official Plan Amendment
No. 6 (Bayview-Wellington
Centre Secondary Plan).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bill for Second Reading:
3535-94.P Being a By-law to amend the
Adult Entertainment By-law
No. 3496-93 with respect to
electronic dispensing of Adult
Video Tapes.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bill for Second Reading:
3536-94.D Being a By-law to adopt Official
Plan Amendment No. 6 (Bayview-
Wellington Centre Secondary Plan).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
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:
3530-94.T
3531-94.D
Being a By-law to dedicate
certain lands as public highway.
Being a By-law to repeal
By-law 3349-93, which
exempted certain lots and
blocks on Plan 65M-2686
and 65M-2687 from Part
Lot Control.
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3532-94.T
3533-94.D
3534-94.D
Being a By-law to rename the
north/south section of Centre
Street between Wellington
Street East and Centre Street
"Duggan Lane".
Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (General).
Being a By-law to adopt Official
Plan Amendment No. 5 (Macont).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Healy -Inquired why the population sign on Yonge Street at
the south end of Aurora indicates a different population
number than signs elsewhere in the Town.
NEW BUSINESS
Public Planning Meeting, March 28. 1994
Mayor West expressed appreciation to the Director of Planning and her staff for
their efforts in coordinating an efficient, effective presentation at the Public
Planning Meeting on March 28, 1994.
Memorandum from J. Currier. Chief Administrative Officer
re: Canada/Ontario Infrastructure Program Applications
#188. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to make
application for the reconstruction of St. John's Sideroad from Old
Yonge Street to Bayview Avenue under the Canada/Ontario
Infrastructure Works Program; and
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer report back to Council on
potential additional projects which may be suitable for consideration
under the Program.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#189. Moved by Councillor Griffith
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:45p.m.
CARRIED
UNICIPAL CLERK