MINUTES - Council - 19950426/
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 13-95
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, April 26, 1995
8:00p.m.
II MINUTES II
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 Sorley disclosed an interest in Report No. PL95-026-142 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
#220. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Ocha/ski
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein,
with the addition of the correspondence from Ms. Marcia Kaye to
the New Business section of the Agenda.
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes No. 09-95. Wednesday. March 29. 1995
Special Council-Public Planning Minutes No. 10-95. Thursday. March 30. 1995
Special Council Minutes No. 11-95. Tuesday. April 4. 1995
Council Minutes No. 12-95. Wednesday. April 12. 1995
#221. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 09-95, 10-95, 11-95 and
12-95 be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
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SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Ministry of Citizenship re: Nominations for the 1995
Community Action Awards
Page 2
THAT members of Council be authorized to forward individual
nominations to the Ontario Honours and Awards Office.
The Regional Municipality of York re: Resolution from
the Town of Markham re: Extension of the Ybnge Subway
Line from Steeles Avenue to Highway No. 7/407
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Regional Municipality of York re: Clause No. 2. in
Report No. 3 of the Transit Implementation Committee
-"Transit System -Liaison Committee. Accessibility
Advisory Committee" and Clause No. 3. in Report No. 3
-"Transit System -Delivery of Service"
THAT the correspondences be received and referred to the Director
of Public Works.
The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority re: Request for Proclamation -"Watersheds
Week". May 7 to 14. 1995
THAT May 7 to 14, 1995 be proclaimed "Watersheds Week" in the
Town of Aurora.
Big Sisters of York re: Request for Permission to Hold
16th Annual 1 OKm Walk/Run. September 17. 1995
THAT permission be granted to the Big Sisters of York to hold their
annual 1 Okm walk/run on September 17, 1995 from 10:00 a.m.
commencing at St. Andrews's College.
140 Aurora Squadron re: Request for Permission to Conduct
"Tag Pays", May 4th. 5th and 6th. 1995 in the Town of Aurora
THAT permission be granted to the 140 Aurora Squadron to
conduct "tag days" on May 4th, 5th & 6th, 1995 outside various
local businesses in the Town of Aurora.
The Toronto Polo Club re: Request for Permission to
Erect Event Signs at Specific Locations in the Town
of Aurora for the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation
1995 Polo Charity Series
THAT permission be granted to the Toronto Polo Club to erect
event signs at the locations specified in the Town of Aurora for the
Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation 1 995 Polo Charity Series to
be held on June 23rd, 24th and 25th, 1995.
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Kennel Inn Animal Control Centre re: Kennel Inn's
Quarterly Report January-February-March, 1995
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Minister of Justice and Attorney General re: Firearms
Control Resolution
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Tourette Syndrome Foundation re: Request for
Proclamation -"Tourette Syndrome Awareness
Month", June 1995
THAT June 1995 be proclaimed "Tourette Syndrome Awareness
Month" in the Town of Aurora.
STAFF REPORTS
ADM95-007-132-Quarterly Departmental Activity Reports
THAT the quarterly departmental activity Reports attached hereto
be received as information.
PL95-049-133-Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
Stewart & Jennings, Part Lot 79 Concession 1 W.Y.S.
298 & 304 Kennedy Street West: 014-17-95
#222.
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of
application 014-17-95, scheduled for the June 1, 1995 Public
Planning Meeting.
PL95-051-134-Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
Part 4 Plan 65R-3453, Part Lot 77 Concession 1 E.Y.S.
6 Vata Court. Celta Construction: 014-16-95
THAT the following overview of application D 14-1 6-95, scheduled
for the June 1, 1995 Public Planning Meeting, be received as
information.
Moved by Councillor Griffith 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
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II SECTION "8" -MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION II
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
AMO's Municipal Alert re: AMO Seeks Meeting with
Minister Responsible for Infrastructure on Extension
of the National Infrastructure Program
#223. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Town of Aurora endorse the correspondence from AMO.
CARRIED
AMO's Municipal Alert re: Province Rescinds Decision
to Proclaim Local Government Disclosure of Interest Act
#224. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Regional Municipality of York re: Clause No. 21. in
Report No. 7 of the Transportation and Environmental
Services Committee -"Work Session -Uniform Water
Service Rate. Implementation Strategy"
#225. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Business Development Committee Report No. 03-95
Wednesday, April 12. 1995
#226. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the Report of the Business Development Committee Meeting
No. 03-95 be received and the recommendations carried by the
Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
Leisure Services Advisory Committee Report No, 03-95
Wednesday. April 19. 1995
#227. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the Report of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee
Meeting No. 03-95 be received and the recommendations carried
by the Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
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LACAC95-003-April 10. 1995. L.A.C.A.C. Meeting
#228. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the Report of the LACAC meeting held on April1 0, 1995, be
received as information.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
CL95-023-135 -Execution of an Agreement between the
Town of Aurora and Ryhope Developments Limited. Draft
Plan of Subdivision 19T-87005 fStemmle Drjve/Loraview Lane!
#229. Moved by Councillor Sor/ey Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Agreement,
dated April 26, 1995, between the Town of Aurora and Ryhope
Developments Limited with respect to the lands included within
Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-87005 in order to record previous
understandings respecting the payment of lot levies prior to
implementation of the Development Charges Act.
CARRIED
LS95-009-136-Request For Quotation No. L.S. 1995-09
Supply and Delivery of One 1995 Front Rotary Mower
#230. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT, Council award Quotation No. L.S. 1995-09 to Hutchinson
Farm Supply for the supply and delivery of one 1 995 John Deere
Front Rotary Mower for the all inclusive price of $14,422.00.
CARRIED
LS95-01 0-137 -Twinning of the Aurora Community Centre-
Contract Documentation
#231. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT, Council accept the appended recommendation of Marshall
Macklin Monaghan to award a contract to the firm PCL Design
Contractors Inc. for the construction of the addition and
renovations to the Aurora Community Centre in accordance with
their revised proposal at the total cost of 4.95 Million, exclusive of
G.S.T., contingency and engineering; and
THAT, subject to the provision of the bonding documentation and
insurance indemnity, the Mayor and Municipal Clerk be authorized
to execute the documents necessary to give effect to the
foregoing.
CARRIED
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LS95-011-138-Tender No. L.S. 1995-12 Spectator
Bleacher Unit
#232. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT, Council award Tender No. L.S. 1995-12 to W.H. Reynolds
Limited for the supply, delivery and installation of one Spectator
Bleacher Unit for the all inclusive price of $19,381 .98.
CARRIED
PER95-003-139-Ratification of 1995 Collective Agreement
with Aurora Professional Firefighters Association lAPEEAl
#233. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Sor/ey
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the attached
Collective Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of
Aurora and the Aurora Professional Firefighters Association, Local
2870 of the International Association of Firefighters, representing
terms of employment for Eire Bargaining Unit employees for the
period January 1, 1 995 to December 31, 1 995.
CARRIED
PL95-050-140 -Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
Pulcher Holdings Limited (Aurora Cornerstone Ministries)
390 Industrial Parkway South. Lot 30. Registered Plan M-2012
D14-07-95
#234. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council continue to process the subject application in the
normal manner, subject to inclusion of an "H" zoning category until
such time as the site plan agreement bas been approved.
CARRIED
PW95-025-141 -Approval for Pre-Servicing. Bayview
Wellington Centre Subdivision (19T-881 001
#235. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Council approve a request from Bayview-Wellington
Developments Inc. for pre-servicing the first phase of the lands in
the Bayview Wellington Centre subdivision ( 19T -881 00) subject to
the following conditions:
(a) Review and approval by the Director of Public Works of the
cost estimate for the internal servicing works;
(b) Review and approval by the Director of Public Works of the
detailed engineering plans for the construction of the internal
services;
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(c) Issuance of the necessary Certificates of Approval from the
Ministry of Environment for all the underground services;
(d) Approval from Ontario Hydro to construct the required works
on Ontario Hydro lands, subject to agreement .in principle
from the Town of Aurora;
(e) Receipt of proof of insurance in an amount satisfactory to the
Town;
(f) Receipt of engineering fees and securities in accordance with
standard procedures for subdivision developments in the
amounts specified; and
(g) Execution of a Preservicing Agreement which is satisfactory
to the Town.
CARRIED
PW95-026-142-Approval for Pre-Servicing. Paradise
Homes !Schmidt) Subdivision !19T-94019l
#236. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Council approve a request from Paradise Homes Inc. for pre-
servicing the lands in the Paradise Homes (Schmidt) subdivision
(19T-94019) subject to the following conditions:
(a) Review and approval by the Director of Public Works of the
cost estimate for the internal servicing works;
(b) Review and approval by the Director of Public Works of the
detailed engineering plans for the construction of the internal
services;
(c) Issuance of the necessary Certificates of Approval from the
Ministry of Environment for all the underground services;
(d) Receipt of proof of insurance in an amount satisfactory to the
Town;
(e) Receipt of engineering fees and securities in accordance with
standard procedures for subdivision developments in the
amounts specified;
(f) Finalization of satisfactory arrangements for the relocation of
the existing temporary hydro service to the Town Hall which
are currently located on the subject lands; and
(g) Execution of a Preservicing Agreement which is satisfactory
to the Town.
CARRIED
Councillor Sorley, having previously disclosed an interest in this Report, did not
take part in the vote called for in this regard.
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TR95-0 16-143 -1995 Insurance Program Review
#237. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the 1995\1996 Insurance Program be renewed with Sparks
and Gilbert Insurance Brokers Inc., Aurora (Frank Cowan Company
Limited) at an estimated annual cost of $171 ,000.00; and
THAT the self-insured deductibles for the Municipal Liability, Errors
and Omissions and Automobile Fleet policies be increased to
$2500.00.
CARRIED
CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Minister Responsible for Infrastructure re: Letter from
Minister of Municipal Affairs re: Infrastructure Works
Proaram
#238. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Sor/ey
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
AMO's Municipal Alert re: City of London Launches
Legal Challenge Against the "As-of-Right" Apartments
in Houses Sections of Bill 120
#239. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Council support AMO's endorsement of the City of London's
Challenge in relation to Bill 1 20.
On a recorded vote, the resolution was CARRIED
YEAS: 8 NAY: 1
VOTING YEA: Councillors Griffith, Healy, McKenzie, Morris, Sorley,
Wallace, Weller and Mayor Jones.
VOTING NAY: Councillor Ochalski.
Town of Newmarket re: Resolution -"Review of Fire
Services. Region of York"
#240. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Fire
Chief; and
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THAT the Region of York be made aware that Council shares the
concerns expressed in the correspondence from the Town of
Newmarket.
CARRIED
York Central Hospital re: Request for Endorsement of
Resolution -Planning Assumptions of the Metropolitan
Toronto District Health Council Hospital Restructuring
Committee Progress Report
#241. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Navy League of Canada. Newmarket Branch re: Request
for Permission to Conduct "Tag Days". May 11. 12 and
13. 1995 in the Town of Aurora.
#242. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT permission be granted to the Navy League of Canada,
Newmarket Branch to conduct "Tag Days" on May 11th, 12th and
13th, 1995 in the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS
Councillor McKenzie -Acting Deputy Mayor
#243. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT Councillor McKenzie be appointed Acting Deputy Mayor for
the Special Council-Public Planning Meeting on April 27, 1995.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PW95-023-144-Mill Street Sidewalk
#244. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the request for sidewalk construction along Mill Street be
deferred until tendering for the reconstruction of Mill Street is
undertaken.
CARRIED
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PW95-027-145-Request for Reduction in Speed Limit
Crawford Rose Drive from Kemano Road to Aurora
Heights Drive
#245. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the request for 40 km per hour signs on Crawford Rose Drive
between Kemano Road and Aurora. Heights Drive be denied.
WITHDRAWN: The motion was withdrawn with the consent of the mover
and seconder:
#246.
BY-LAWS
#247.
#248.
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT a maximum speed limit of 40 km per hour on Crawford Rose
Drive between Kemano Road and Aurora Heights Drive be
implemented; and
THAT the Director of Public Works prepare a Report in relation to
the costs and potential implications of implementing a Town-wide
40 km per hour maximum speed limit on residential streets.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Ocha/ski Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bill for First Reading:
3626-95.D Being a By-law to amend
By-law No. 2213-78 (Pulcher).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bill for Second Reading:
3626-95.D Being a By-law to amend
By-law No. 2213-78 (Pulcher).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
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#249. 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:
3614-95.P Being a By-law to formulate a
plan for protecting property, the
environment and the health, safety
and welfare of the inhabitants of an
emergency area.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Griffith
Councillor Wallace
Councillor Sorley
Councillor Morris
Councillor Weller
CARRIED
Requested the Director of Public Works to
provide an indication as to the timing of the
proposed construction on the northerly portion of
Temperance Street.
Requested the Director of Public Works to
investigate whether work is being carried on in
the southbound lane of Yonge Street during the
morning rush hour.
Enquired whether the sign newly posted on
Community Centre Lane was correctly spelled.
Enquired as to the timing and progress on the
Magna project.
Requested the Director of Public Works to
determine why certain water fountains in
parkettes at the north end of Town are not
functional.
Requested the Director of Public Works to
respond with respect to the costs of installing
safety lighting on the Town walkway from
Windham Trail through to Wellington Street
West.
Enquired whether plans to construct a turning
circle on Kennedy Street East should include a
comparison with the cost of completing a
through section of the road.
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NEW BUSINESS
Sandra Purdy Parent Association re: Request for Permission
to Use the Parking Area of the Seniors Building. May 13. 1995
for a Bake and Spring Flowers Sale
#250. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the request be approved in principle subject to the Director
of Leisure Services ensuring that the parking area is not required by
the seniors at the time proposed.
CARRIED
Canada Remembers re: 50th Anniversary of the Second
World War. May 8. 1995
#251. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Town be encouraged to mark the VE-Day anniversary at
12:00 noon on May 8, 1995 by arranging for bells, sirens, whistles
and horns to be sounded for up to two minutes.
CARRIED
Ms. M. Kaye. Resident re: Proposed Reconstruction of Kennedy
Street East. From Wells Street to Rotary Park
#252. Moved by Councillor Ocha/ski Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Director
of Public Works for a Report in relation to comments raised in the
correspondence and in the Question period and in relation to costs
of completing the through section of Kennedy Street East.
CARRIED
Cancellation of the Planning Advisory Committee and the
Committee of the Whole Meetings of May 1 . 1995
Mayor Jones advised that it would be in order to cancel the meetings of the
Planning Advisory Committee and the Committee of the Whole proposed for
May 1, 1995.
ADJOURNMENT
#253. Moved by Councillor Healy
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:00p.m.
CARRIED
T. Jones,