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MINUTES - Council - 19950111TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING NO. 01-95 Council Chambers Aurora Town Hall Wednesday, January 11, 1995 8:00p.m. MINUTES COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith, Healy, McKenzie, Morris, Ochalski, Sorley, Wallace and Weller. STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Municipal Clerk/Acting CAO, Deputy Clerk/Solicitor, Director of Planning, Director of Building Administration, Director of Leisure Services, Director of Public Works, Director of Personnel, Fire Chief and Treasurer. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST Councillor Healy declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Report PW95-002- 008 by virtue of his residence in the vicinity 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 Sorley declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Report PL95-01-01 0 and By-law No. 3597-95.D by virtue of a solicitor-client 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 #1. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Morris THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein, with the addition of Mr. Carmine Melfi as a Delegation, and with the addition of Report No. PL95-01-01 0 to the Unfinished Business section of the Agenda and By-law No. 3597-95.D for Council's consideration. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 01-95 Wednesday, January 11, 1995 DELEGATIONS Ms. Verna Ross. Aurora Public Library Board re: Report - Development of the Aurora Public Library During the Term of the 1992-1994 Library Board Page 2 Ms. Ross introduced members of the Library Board who were present in the audience, along with the Librarian. Highlights of her Report to Council included service enhancements, such as remote site dial-in facilities into the on-line catalogue. She also noted improvements available through partnerships, which included automated access to certain databases available through the Provincial Government. In closing, she reviewed the history of planning for future development implemented by the Board in order to prepare the information necessary to assist in determining when Aurora will require a new library facility. She expressed the wish that this matter could be resolved in 1996 and she communicated the Board's gratitude to Council for its past co-operative approach. #2. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Ochalski THAT the delegation be received as information. CARRIED Mr. Carmine Melfi. Cue Zone Billiard Hall re: Extension of Operating Hours Mr. Melfi, the owner of The Cue Zone Billiard Hall referred to Report CL95-00 1- 005 and requested Council to support the extension of the hours of operation to 1 :00 a.m. He indicated that there had been no problems with the facility through its six months of operation. He pointed out that Newmarket's billiard rooms remain open until 1 :00 a.m. and that Oak Ridges' billiard rooms remain open until 3:00a.m. or 4:00 a.m. In response to questions from Council, Mr. Melfi indicated that he currently closes his premises at 11 :59 p.m. #3. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAI the delegation be referred for consideration along with Report CL95-00 1-005. CARRIED ADOPTION OF MINUTES Special Council-Public Planning Meeting No. 36-94. December 14. 1994 Council Meeting No. 37-94. Wednesday. December 14. 1994 #4. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 36-94 and 37-94 be adopted as printed and circulated. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 01-95 Wednesday, January 11, 1995 SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Open Local Government and Planning Reform Legislation -Bill 163 and AMO's Municipal Alert re: Questions and Answers on the Status of Planning Reforms -Bill 1 63 THAT the correspondence be received as information. ParticipACTION re: SummerActive '95 -Invitation to have the Community involved in a Special Two Month National Initiative, May 15-July 15, 1995 Page 3 THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Director of Leisure Services. Whitby Psychiatric Hospital re: Whitby Mental Health Centre Budget Reductions THAT the correspondence be received as information. The York Region Board of Education re: Appointments to the Aurora Public Library Board THAT, upon the recommendation of the York Region Board of Education, Mrs. Verna Ross and Mr. Clark Edward are hereby appointed to the Aurora Public Library Board. Community Services Council re: Information on the Community Services Council THAT the correspondence be received as information. The Rural Section of AMO !Rural Ontario Municipal Association! re: Nominations for Rural Section Executive Committee at the 1995 Annual Meeting THAT the correspondence be received as information. Consumers Gas re: Consumers Gas 1997 Rate Case - Notice of Application THAT the correspondence be received as information. Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario in York Region !North! re: Request for Proclamation -"Heart and Stroke Month". February 1995 and Request for Heart and Stroke Foundation Flag to be Flown at the Town Hall During the Month of February THAT the month of February 1995, be proclaimed "Heart and Stroke Month" in the Town of Aurora; and ---~~~--·--·------------~------~------~------·---· Aurora Council Minutes No. 01-95 Wednesday, January 11, 1995 Page 4 THAT the Heart and Stroke Foundation flag be flown at the Town Hall during the month of February 1995. Alzheimer Society of York Region re: Request for Proclamation -"National Alzheimer Awareness Month" January 1995 THAT the month of January 1995 be proclaimed "National Alzheimer Awareness Month" in the Town of Aurora. Federation of Canadian Municipalities re: Request For Proclamation -"International Development Week". February 5-11 . 1 995 THAT the correspondence be received as information; and THAT February 5-11, 1995 be proclaimed "International Development Week" in the Town of Aurora. STAFF REPORTS CL95-002-001 -Street Names. Plan of Subdivision 19T-89038 !Cat-Tail Investments Inc. -Aurora Grovel THAT Council allocate the names Hawtin Lane and Milloy Place to the proposed private internal roads contained within the rowhouse development within Plan of Subdivision 19T-89038. CL95-004-002 -Transfer of Part of Block B. Plan 51 7 Gateway Plaza Investments to the Region of York for Road Widening THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the documentation necessary to release the lands described as Part of Block B, Plan 517, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 65R- 1 7348 from the obligations of the Site Plan Agreement in relation to Gateway Plaza Investments and from the obligations of the Subdivision Agreement in relation to Sunnybrook Investments Limited, so that the Region may acquire clear title to its road widening on Wellington Street West. TR95-002-003 -Release of Outside Works Securities 1035187 Ontario Limited. Lot 68 and Part Lot 67. R.P. 246. 14980 Yonge Street: D11-03-94 THAT upon the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, the Director of Building Administration, the Director of Leisure Services, and the Fire Chief, the financial security in the amount of $11 ,987.82 held in connection with the Outside Works Securities relating to Site Plan D11-03-94, Lot 68 and Part Lot 67, R.P. 246 between 1035187 Ontario Limited and the Town of Aurora may now be released in its entirety. Aurora Council Minutes No. 01-95 Wednesday, January 11, 1995 Page 5 #5. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Morris 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 "8" -MATTERS FOR CONSIDERA T/ON CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS Aurora Eagles Hockey Club re: Tickets for Family Night. February 5. 1995 -Aurora Eagles vs The Pickering Panthers Hockey Club #6. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Ochalski THAT the request for the purchase of tickets be denied; and THAT notice of the Aurora Eagles Family Night be placed in the Aurora Notice Board. CARRIED Memorandum from Mayor Jones re: Creation of Additional Ad Hoc Committees #7. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT Council adopt the recommendations in the Memorandum respecting the creation of a Fire Services Review Committee, a Community Core Review Committee, a Management Committee and a Sign By-law Review Committee. CARRIED STAFF REPORTS BA95-001-004 -Dekkema Gervais -Temporary Sales Trailer #8. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Ochalski THAT Council, in the absence of a signed Subdivision Agreement, approve the request by Dekkema Gervais Development Corporation to construct a temporary sales trailer on their lands located on the northwest corner of St. John's Sideroad and Bayview Avenue as outlined on the attached drawings, and that prior to the issuance of a permit the Director of Building Administration be supplied with the following: 1) receipt of a $5000. letter of security posted in the Town's favour to cover costs of removal of the temporary sales trailer and restoration of the site, Aurora Council Minutes No. 01-95 Wednesday, January 11, 1995 Page 6 2) proof that the developer has obtained, from the Director of Public Works, a topsoil removal permit, 3) proof that the Region of York does not object to the positioning of signs or, the proposed entrance, 4) that the applicant post plans, acceptable to the Planning Department of the proposed subdivision, in the sales trailer. CARRIED CL95-001-005-Request for Extension of Operating Hours Cue Zone Billiard Hall and Correspondence from Residents and Delegation of Mr. Carmine Melfi. Cue Zone Billiard Hall re: Extension of Operating Hours #9. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT the operating hours of The Cue Zone Billiard Hall not be extended to 1 :00 a.m. at this time. CARRIED Fl95-001-006-Emergency Service Agreement Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville #10. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the executed copies of an agreement between the Town of Aurora and the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville for the provision of fire protection and other emergency services for the area noted on Schedule "A" of the Agreement. CARRIED TR95-001-007 -1995 Fees and Service Charges #11. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT the 1995 fees and service charges for licences and services itemized on the attached schedules be approved; and THAT Council direct Staff to prepare and present the implementing By-laws where required for Council consideration. CARRIED PW95-002-008 -Approval to Tender Canada Ontario Infrastructure Program Contracts #12. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Ocha/ski THAT Council grant approval for the tendering of the reconstruction of Industrial Parkway South and of Royal Road and Cameron Avenue. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 01-95 Wednesday, January 11, 1995 Page 7 Councillor Healy, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest in this Report, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard. CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Mr. & Mrs. Wood. Residents re: Request for "No Parking" Signs on the Corner of Spruce and Centre Streets on the West Side #13. Moved by Councillor Ocha/ski Seconded by Councillor Sorley THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Director of Public Works for a Report. CARRIED RESOLUTIONS Appointments to Boards and Committees #14. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT Councillors Healy, Wallace and Morris be appointed to the Leisure Services Advisory Committee; THAT the number of Council representatives on the Business Development Committee be increased from 2 to 3 and that Councillors Griffith, Sorley and Wallace be appointed to the Committee; THAT the number of Council members on the Special Events Committee be increased from 1 to 2 and that Councillors McKenzie and Wallace be appointed to the Committee; THAT Councillors Morris and Griffith be appointed in addition to Mayor Jones on the Aurora Public Library Board; THAT Councillors McKenzie, Griffith, Ochalski and Morris be appointed to the Library Facility Review Committee; THAT Councillors McKenzie and Wallace be appointed to the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee; THAT Councillors McKenzie and Weller be appointed to the Church Street School Committee; and THAT Councillors Healy, Ochalski and Morris be appointed to the Growth Management Steering Committee. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 01-95 Wednesday. January 11, 1995 Page 8 UNFINISHED BUSINESS LS95-001-009 -Student Request for a Skating Rink on the Town field beside Highview Public School #15. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Sorley THAT Council turn down the request for a skating rink on the Town fields adjacent to the Highview Public School. CARRIED PL95-01-01 0-Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment. St. Andrews Valley Golf and Country Club. 368 St. John's Sideroad East. Part of Lot 86. Concession 1 E.Y.S.: D14-17-94 #16. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Morris THAT Council provide Bill Number 3597-95.D with three readings; and THAT consideration of the Site Plan Agreement be scheduled for Council's consideration on January 25, 1995. CARRIED Councillor Sorley, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest in this Report, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard. BY-LAWS #17. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bill for First Reading: 3597-95.D Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (St. Andrews Golf & Country Club). AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time. CARRIED Councillor Sorley, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest in By-law 3597-95.D, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard. #18. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAI leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bill for Second Reading: 3597-95.D Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (St. Andrews Golf & Country Club). AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 01-95 Wednesday, January 11, 1995 Page 9 Councillor Sorley, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest in By-law 3597-95.D, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard. #19. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-law for Third Reading: 3597-95.D Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (St. Andrews Golf & Country Club). AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time. CARRIED Councillor Sorley, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest in By-law 3597-95.D, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard. #20. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Griffith THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-law for Third Reading: 3595-94.L Being a By-law to lease an untravelled portion of Edward Street and Dunning Avenue to Exal Aluminum Inc. AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time. QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS Councillor Weller Councillor Morris Councillor Ochalski CARRIED Requested the Director of Public Works to provide him with an approximate cost for private water meter reading and the cost for such readings if this function was shared with Aurora Hydro. Requested the Treasurer to provide him with a breakdown of the amounts owing in respect of the Town Hall. Requested the Director of Public Works to compile a fact sheet of background information in respect of the advantages and disadvantages of implementing stop signs. Requested the Director of Public Works, in preparing the fact sheet on stop signs, to solicit the comments of the York Region Police. '---~· Aurora Council Minutes No. 01-95 Wednesday, January 11, 1995 Page 10 Councillor Healy Councillor McKenzie ADJOURNMENT preparing the fact sheet on stop signs, to solicit the comments of the York Region Police. Requested the Director of Public Works to investigate the visibility of the two-way stop signs on Spruce Street at Maple Street, particularly in the evening. Advised Council that the Town of Aurora Video "An open door to your future ... " prepared under the auspices of the Business Development Committee was complete and invited Council to view the video following the meeting. #21 . Moved by Councillor Griffith THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:04p.m. CARRIED T. JONES, L.