MINUTES - Council - 19950308TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 07-95
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, March 8, 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, Fire
Chief and Treasurer.
DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST
Councillor Healy disclosed an interest in Report PW95-012-077 by virtue of
ownership of a 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 Weller disclosed an interest in Committee of Adjustment application
A-13-95/D13-13-95 by virtue of ownership of the subject property 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.
Mayor Jones disclosed an interest in Report TR95-011-072 in relation to the
Clerk's portion of the budget 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
#102. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein,
with the addition of correspondence from the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities and from Tayson's Meats to the New
Business section of the Agenda, with the addition of Planning
Advisory Committee Report No. 02-95 and Committee of the
Aurora Council Minutes No. 07-95
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Page 2
#103.
Whole Report No. 02-95 to the Committee Reports section of the
Agenda, with the addition of the Motion of Councillor Sorley
respecting a Town streets and facilities name policy and Report
CL95-003-044 to the Unfinished Business section of the Agenda.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Report LS95-005-079 be considered at this point in the
meeting.
CARRIED
MATTER FOR CONSIDERATION
LS95-005-079 -Privatization
#104. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Council commit to construction of a third ice surface for
Aurora commencing in 1995; and
.THAT consideration of Report LS95-005-079 be deferred to a
Special Council meeting at 7:30 p.m., March 9, 1995 to enable
Staff to obtain a legal clarification respecting the instructions
provided in relation to the ice surface construction proposals.
CARRIED
SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
City of Etobicoke re: Comments on the Arbitration Process
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ms. A. Riall. Resident re: Request to Close-Off
Walton Drive. May 21. 1995 (rain date: May 22ndl
for Street Party
THAT permission be granted to the residents of Walton Drive north
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 21, 1995 (rain date: May 22nd) from
12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. for a street party; and
THAT the residents notify the Works and Fire Departments, the
Police and Ambulance Services and all residents on the said street
of this event.
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#105.
Mr. & Mrs. Berni. Residents re: Request for Installation
of Street Lights on Wellington Street West to Bathurst Street
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Director
of Public Works.
Joseph & O'Donoghue. Barristers and Solicitors re:
Notice of Application for First Registration. Dekkema
Gervais (Auroral Inc,
THAT Staff be authorized to respond to the application in the
normal course respecting potential Town interests within the lands
subject to the First Application.
AMO's Municipal Alert re: AMO Board Resolution on
Full Product Stewardship for the Blue Box
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Weller
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
II SECTION "8" -MATTERS FOR CONSIDERA TJON II
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
AMO's News Release re: Municipalities Urge Province
to Prepare for 1996 Now
#106.
#107.
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council endorse the correspondence from the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario; and
THAT Council request AMO to send a copy of its correspondence
to all municipal entities that are not currently members of AMO, so
that such entities can see the benefits of AMO membership.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Ocha/ski
THAT the Treasurer provide a Report in relation to the anticipated
impact of the Federal transfer payment cutbacks.
CARRIED
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The Regional Municipality of York re: Fire Protection
in York Region
#108. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Town of Aurora endorse the concepts set forth in the
correspondence from the Regional Municipality of York respecting
the review of fire protection services in York Region.
CARRIED
Mr. M. Schuster. Resident re: Condition of Sidewalk
on Mill Street Near Resthaven Nursing Home
#109. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Public
Works for a Report, including the costs of a timely response to the
request.
CARRIED
AMO's Municipal Alert re: Cabinet Defers Decision on
Proclamation Date of Local Government Disclosure of Interest Act
#110. Moved by Councillor Sor/ey Seconded by Councillor Ocha/ski
THAT Council receive the correspondence as information and
support a deferral of the proclamation date by faxing a copy of this
resolution to the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Ed Philip.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee of the Whole Meeting No, 02-95
Monday. March 6, 1995
#111. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the Report of the Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 02-
95 be deferred for consideration at the Special Council meeting,
March 9, 1995.
CARRIED
Planning Advisory Committee Meeting No. 02-95
Monday, March 6, 1995
#112. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Report of the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting No.
02-95 be deferred for consideration at the Special Council meeting,
March 9, 1995.
CARRIED
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At this point in the meeting, Mayor Jones transferred the Chair to Deputy
Mayor Healy.
STAFF REPORTS
TR95-011-072 -1995 Operating and Capital Budgets
#113. Moved by Councillor Ocha/ski Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council approve those aspects of Report TR95-011-072,
which relate to the Clerk's Department.
CARRIED
Mayor Jones, having previously disclosed an interest in this Report, in relation
to the Clerk's portion of the budget, dig not take part in the vote called for in
this regard.
At this point in the meeting, Deputy Mayor Healy transferred the Chair to Mayor
Jones.
#114. Moved by Councillor Sor/ey Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT, with the exception of those aspects of the Operating and
Capital Budgets relating to the Clerk's Department, Council approve
the following matters:
THAT Council approve a zero percent increase in the 1 995 over
1994 Mill Rate, being 22.873 mills. This represents an estimated
amount of taxation to be levied of $8,941 ,000.00;
THAT Council approve in principle the 1995 Capital Budget in the
gross amount of $9,618.450.00;
THAT the Treasurer be authorized to expend the amounts approved
in the Operating and Capital Budget;
THAT Staff advise Council, prior to the calling of tenders, of
Capital Projects proposed for 1995; and
THAT a separate Report be brought forward to address required
changes to sewer and water user rates.
CARRIED
CL95-007-073 -Contract Renewal -Animal Control Services
#115. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT the necessary documentation be prepared to extend the
Town's Animal Control Contract for an additional three year period,
incorporating the rate and impound fee adjustments sought by the
service provider.
CARRIED
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CL95-018-074-Procedures Governing the Sale of
Municipal Property
#116. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT Bill 3613-95.A, being a by-law to provide procedures
governing the sale of municipal property, be provided three
readings.
CARRIED
PL95-027-075 -Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
Part Lot 80. Concession 1 E.Y.S,. Part 4 and Part of
Part 3. Plan 65R-6842. Town of Aurora: 014-09-95
#117. Moved by Councillor Ocha/ski Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Staff be directed to proceed with a rezoning application to
permit medium density residential development of the tableland
portion of the Town's lands located within Lot 80 Concession 1
E.Y.S., to the Public Planning Meeting of March 30, 1995.
CARRIED
PL95-028-076-Official Plan-Section 3.2,7d
Referral No, 6, Gateway Plaza Investments Limited
#118. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT, subject to input received from residents in the vicinity of the
Gateway Plaza, Council's suggestions as to rewording of Section
3.2. 7d noted on March 8, 1995, Council's deliberations at the
March 29 Council Meeting and receipt from Gateway Plaza
Investments Limited of its concurrence with the proposed
modification, Council request the Minister of Municipal Affairs to:
• resume from the Ontario Municipal Board Referral #1 0 of the
Town of Aurora Official Plan; and
• approve the modified Section 3.2.7d as proposed in this
Report.
CARRIED
PW95-012-077 -Tender Award, Tender PW-1995-01
Reconstruction of Royal Road and Cameron Avenue
Town of Aurora
#119. Moved by COUI?Cillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Tender PW-1995-01, Reconstruction of Royal Road and
Cameron Avenue, Town of Aurora, be awarded to Calder Hill
Contracting Limited at it's tender price of $758,675:25;
THAT an Engineering, Administration and Contingency allowance
of $102,815.54 be approved for this project;
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THAT an allowance for utility relocation works of $30,000.00
(estimated) be approved for this project; and
THAT the project costs be ch(lrged to the Road Capital Account,
Water Capital Account, and Sewer Capital Account, as provided for
in the 1 995 budget.
CARRIED
Councillor Healy, having previously disclosed an interest in this Report, did not
take part in the vote called for in this regard.
PW95-014-078 -Tender Award, Tender PW-1995-02
Industrial Parkway South. Yonge Street to Vandorf
Sideroad. Town of Aurora
#120. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Tender PW-1995-02, Reconstruction of Industrial Parkway
South between Yonge Street and Vandorf Sideroad, Town of
Aurora, be awarded to the low bidder, Moretti Excavating Limited,
at its tender price of $557,305.53;
THAT an Engineering, Administration and Contingency allowance
of $55.730.25 be approved for this project;
THAT an allowance for utility relocation works of $10,000.00
(estimated) be approved for this project; and
THAT project costs be charged to the Road Capital Account and
Water Capital Account.
CARRIED
CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Ministry of Transportation re: 1995 Subsidy Allocation
#121. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: AMO
Membership Renewal Notice for 1995 and Municipal
Alert re: 1994 Achievements and 1995 Work Plan
#122. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the AMO membership be renewed and payment of the
invoice be authorized; and
THAT the AMO's Municipal Alert be received as information.
CARRIED
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Committee of Adjustment -Notices of Decision
Applications: A-09-1 0-11-12-951P13-09-1 0-11-12-95
!Town-Wood Homes)
Applications: A-06-07-08-951P13-06-07"08-95
(Town-Wood Homes)
Applications: A-03-04-05-95/P 1 3-03-04"05-95 <Pogue)
Applications: A-01-02-95/D13-01-02-95 (Woodl
Application: A-13-95/D13-13-95 (Weller)
PageS
#123. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Councillor Weller, having previously disclosed an interest in Committee of
Adjustment application A-13-95/013-13-95, did not take part in the vote called
for in this regard.
TR95-012-070-Release of Outside Works Securities
Coscan Development Corporation, Plan 65M-2802.
Block 4. D11-08-91
#124. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
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
$66,414.37 held in connection with the Outside Works Securities
relating to the above noted Site Plan between Coscan Development
Corporation and the Town of Aurora may now be released in its
entirety.
CARRIED
TR95-013-071 -Release of Outside Works Securities
Landford Meadows Limited
D11-31-90 PL2805 BLK 185-L.C. #T334038-$ 22.321.00
D11-32-90 PL2805 BLK 188-L.C. #T-334034-$ 30.644.00
D11-02-91 PL2802 BLK 5 -L.C. #T-337311 -$ 42.928.00
P11-04-91 PL2802 BLK 3 -L.C. #T-337377-$ 12.351.00
#125.
TOTAL $108.244.00
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Healy
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
$108,244.00 held in connection with the Outside Works Securities
relating to the above noted Site Plans between Landford Meadows
Limited and the Town of Aurora may now be released in their
entirety.
CARRIED
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RESOLUTION
Appointments to the Community Core Review Committee
#126. Moved by Councillor Sor/ey Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT Dennis Mansillo, John Hausser, Betty Pedersen, Jim
McAlpine, Bob Hartwell and Pam McPherson be appointed to the
Community Core Review Committee.
CARRIED
CONSIDERATION OF OTHER BUSINESS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
AT A PREVIOUS MEETING
Councillor Sorley Notice of Motion re: Naming of Streets
Municipal Institutions. Municipal Buildings and/or Municipal
Parks
#127. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Healy
WHEREAS the Town of Aurora currently has no written policy
regarding the naming of streets, municipal institutions, municipal
buildings, and/or municipal parks;
AND WHEREAS it is desirable that the Town of Aurora have such
a policy in place so as to better guide Staff and further to promote
the input of the public in the making of such decisions;
AND WHEREAS it is desirable that the Town of Aurora promote the
outstanding and/or exemplary contributions of persons in its
community, both past and present;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora direct
Staff to prepare and develop a policy for the naming of municipal
streets, institutions, buildings and parks, such that:
An emphasis be placed upon names of historical persons or
families and others within the municipality who have made
outstanding and/or significant and/or exemplary contributions
to the Town of Aurora;
That public input be sought in compiling any lists for such
potential namings;
That input of the Aurora Historical Society be sought in the
compiling of any lists for such potential namings; and
That no municipal streets, institutions, buildings or parks be
named after a person holding elected office for the Town of
Aurora prior to such person having left such office for a
period of 5 years or prior to the demise of such person.
CARRIED
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
CL95-003-044 -Street Names. Pratt Plan of Subdivision
19T -881 OOfRl (Bayview-Wellington Centre)
#128.
BY-LAWS
#129.
#130.
#131.
Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council allocate the names Baywell Crescent, Bowler Street,
Civic Square Gate, Exley Drive, Evelyn Buck Lane, Hollidge
Boulevard, Hollandview Trail, John West Way, Luxton Avenue,
McMaster Avenue, Mugford Road, Ochalski Road, Ostick Street,
Snedden Avenue, Steckley Street, Stiles Avenue, and Woodroof
Crescent to the roads contained within Draft Plan of Subdivision
19T-88100(R).
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McKen~ie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bill for First Reading:
3613-95.A Being a By-law to provide
procedures with respect to
the sale of municipal land.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bill for Second Reading:
3613-95.A Being a By-law to provide
procedures with respect to
the sale of municipal land.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for Third Reading:
3613-95.A Being a By-law to provide
procedures with respect to
the sale of municipal land.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
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QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Healy -Requested the Director of Planning to provide an
update respecting on-going discussions with the
applicant in relation to Paradise Homes.
Requested the Director of Public Works to provide an
indication as to the timing of the 40 km/hr. speed signs
on McClellan Way and to indicate whether temporary
sidewalks in this area would be installed by April,
1995.
Requested the Director of Public Works to take into
account certain information provided in Open Forum in
relation to a proposed multi-way stop sign on
McClellan Way at Briardale Place.
NEW BUSINESS
The Easter Seal Society re: Request for Proclamation
-"Easter Seals Month". March 1995
#132. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Ocha/ski
THAT the month of March 1995 be proclaimed "Easter Seals
Month" in the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
Federation of Canadian Municipalities re: Request for
Proclamation-"United Nations International Pay for the
Elimination of Racial Discrimination". March 21 . 1995
#133. Moved by Councillor Ocha/ski Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT March 21, 1995 be proclaimed "United Nations International
Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination" in the Town of
Aurora.
CARRIED
Tayson's Meats re: Request for "Off Street" Parking on
Wellington Street East. South Side
#134. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the correspondence be received as information; and
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Community Core
Review Committee.
CARRIED
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IN CAMERA
Property Matter
#135. Moved by Councillor Weller
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Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT an in camera meeting be held following the Council meeting
with respect to a property matter.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT .
#136. Moved by Councillor Weller
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:10p.m.
CARRIED
T. JONES, M L. UNICIPAL CLERK