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TOWN OF.AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 29-95
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, September 13, 1995
8:00p.m.
II MINUTES II
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Mayor Jones in the Chair;
Councillors Griffith, Healy,
McKenzie, Morris, Ochalski,
Sorley, Wallace and Weller.
Chief Administrative Officer,
Municipal Clerk, Deputy
Clerk/Solicitor, Director of
Planning, Director of Building
Administration, Director of
Leisure Services, Director of
Public Works, Fire Chief and
Treasurer.
Councillor Sorley declared an interest in the delegation by Larter Associations Inc.
by virtue of his partnership in a law firm affected by the proposal 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
#537. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein,
with the addition of an In Camera Personnel matter.
CARRIED
PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Merkur and Mr. Lebovic re: Arts and Culture Fund Grants
Mayor Jones advised that Mr. Merkur was unable to attend this evening. He
introduced Mr. Lebovic and commended both Mr. Lebovic and Mr. Merkur for their
contributions to the Arts and Culture Fund.
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Mr. Lebovic and Mayor Jones made thefollowing presentations. Those receiving
the grants indicated the following uses for the funds:
• Aurora & District Historical Society/Aurora Museum; a grant of $1150
to be used towards the purchase of a video cassette recorder and a
television;
• The Aurora Nursery School; a grant of $300 to be used for in-house
performances to explore the concept of cultures;
• Teen Talk Productions; a grant of $1000 to be used toward the
expenses of creating their productions;
• Jesse Weafer; a grant of $500 to be used to defray the expenses of
participation in various dance activities and festivals;
• The Aurora Garden & Horticultural Society; a grant of $800 to be used
to support the Junior Gardening Program and the Town Planting
Program;
• The Aurora Early Learning Centre; a grant of $250 to be used to
recruit artisti,c talent to enhance their programs;
• The St. Joseph Catholic. School Parent Teacher Association; a grant
of $200 to be used toward the expenses of taking the children to a
children's theatre production;
• The Hillary House and. the Koffler Museum of Medicine; a grant of
$3000 to be used for the restoration project at Hillary House;
• The York Symphony Orchestra; a grant of $750 to be used to support
the production of concerts, including the Youth Orchestra concert and
to .rent music for productions; and
• The 200 Years Yonge Aurora Committee; a grant of $800 to be used
to cover the costs of printing the 200 Years Yonge calendar of events
in. Aurora.
Mr. B. Wilson. Aurora Minor Ball Association re: Monetary
Contribution Toward Diamond No. 4 at Lambert Willson Park
Mr. Wilson recalled the Association's commitment to Council in 1994 to raise
$50,000 towards the costs of the new minor ball diamond in the Town. Mr.
Wilson commenqed the efforts of those connected with his organization and
indicated that commitments have been received for the full $50,000. He
presented Council with a cheque for $10,000, being the first installment toward
lighting at Diamond No. 4 in Lambert Willson Park.
Mayor Jones commended the Association for its efforts.
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DELEGATIONS
Mr. J. Sapieha. Resident re: Noise By-law
Mr. Sapieha stated that the noise of construction equipment commencing work as
early as 7:00 a.m. on the Aurora High School parking lot on Saturday mornings,
and occasionally on Sunday mornings, imposed a significant disruption on the
neighbourhood. He asked Council to prohibit the commencement of construction
on Saturday mornings prior to 8:00 a.m.
#538. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the comments of the delegation be received as information;
THAT By-law El")forcement Staff be advised to enforce complaints
respecting construction noise on Sundays; and
THAT Staff investigate whether other municipalities permit the
operation of construction equipment before 8:00 a.m. on Saturdays.
CARRIED
Mr. B. Larter. Larter Associates Inc. re: Wall Mural
Mr. Larter reviewed Council's previous authorization for construction of a wall
mural at 15243 Yonge Street. He then presented Council with a basic design for
·the mural, which is based on a 1910 photograph of this intersection. He advised
Council of the company that would paint the mural and he displayed photographs
of several buildings previously completed by that entity. He noted that the
expenses of painting the mural would be defrayed in part by the contributions of
certain sponsors. Depictions of those sponsors would occur in the mural as part
of a portrayal of the Town's streetscape in terms of its historical evolution. Noting
that the finished production would be an asset to the community, he indicated that
the anticipated completion was Thanksgiving weekend, 1995.
#539. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Council endorse the endeavour of Larter Associates Inc. and
encourage completion of the wall mural.
CARRIED
Councillor Sorley, having previously declared an interest in this delegation, did not
take part in the vote called for in this regard.
II SECTION "A, -CONSENT ITEMS II
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Ministry of Natural Resources re: Aerial Rabies Vaccination Program
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
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Kennel Inn Animal Control Centre re: Raccoon Rabies
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Region of York re: Intersection Improvements-Leslie
Street and Bloomington Road. September 5. 1995
. THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ontario Municipal Board re: Appointment of Hearing
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
140 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron re: Request to
Hold "Tag Days". September 28. 29 & 30. 1995
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THAT the 140 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron be permitted to
conduct "tag days", September 28, 29 & 30, 1995 outside various
business places in' the Town of Aurora.
Dicenzo & Associates. Lawyers re: Notice of Adjournment
of Hearing Before the Ontario Municipal Board by
Gateway Plaza Investments Ltd.
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Committee of Adjustment. Notice of Decision
Application -A-34-95/013-34-95 (Epworth)
THAT the correspondence be rece.ived as information.
STAFF REPORTS
CL95-046-289 -Release of Turning Circle Agreement
Plan of Subdivision 65M-2395. Whispering Pine Trail
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all documents
necessary to release the Turning Circle Agreement respecting Lots 24,
25 and 26 on Plc;m 65M-2395 designated as Parts 3, 4 and 5 on
Reference Plan 65R-9324:
TR95-031-290 -Release of Outside Works Securities
Mara Ford Mercury. 15725 Yonge Street North: D11-27-87
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 $3,500.00
held in connection with the Outside Works Securities relating to Site
Plan D11-27-87, between the Town of Aurora and Mara Ford Mercury
Sales Limited may now be released in its entirety.
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TR95-032-291 -Release of Outside Works Securities
Scott's Hospitalitv Inc .. 15492 Yonge Street. D11-02-92
#540.
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 $12,025.00
held in connection with the Outside Works Securities relating to Site
Plan D11-02-92, between the Town of Aurora and Scott's Hospitality
Inc. may now be released in its entirety.
Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Griffith
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 CONSIDERA TJON
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Region of York re: Request for Endorsement of
Resolution -Lap Dancing in Region of York
#541. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Town of Aurora endorse the Resolution of the Region of
York.
CARRIED
Metropolitan Toronto. Human Services Committee
re: Clause 1. Report 13-"Amendment to Schedule
36. By-law No. 20-85 -Adult Entertainment Parlours
and Lap Dancing"
#542. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Ocha/ski
THAT the correspondence be received. as information.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Planning Advisory Committee Report No. 05-95.
Tuesday. September 5. 1995
#543. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the Report of the Planning Advisory Committee-Meeting No. 05-
95 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted.
CARRIED
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At this point in the meeting, Mayor Jones reminded Council that he had previously
declared a conflict in PAC Report No. 05c95 at the meeting on September 5, 1995
with respect to. the three Delegations, Report PL95-095-280 and Report PL95-1 00-
283 regarding the application of Timberlane Tennis and Country Club.
Committee ofthe Whole Report No. 05-95. Tuesday. September 5. 1995
#544. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Report of the Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 05-95
be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee, with
the exception of Recommendation No. 4, be adopted.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT
NO. 05-95.TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 5. 1995-RECOMMENDATION NO.4
PW95-059-287-Financial Implications of Proposed Amendments to Current Town
Policies Regarding Pick-up· of Solid Waste and Correspondence from Mr. R
Lofkrantz. Resident re: User Fees for Town Services
#545. Moved by Councillor Healy . Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the Town's Refuse By-Law and Waste Management Contract
be amended to include pick-up from all multi-ur")it residential complexes
(rental and condominium) in the Town;
THAT Staff be directed to enter into negotiations with the Town's
waste collection and disposal contractor (Waste Management
York/Simcoe, A Division of WMI Waste Management of Canada Inc.)
to amend the current contract to include pick-up from refuse bins at
all multi-unit residential complexes; and
THAT Staff be directed to report back to Council with a funding
strategy for these proposed changes for the 1 996 financial year as
part of the deliberations of the 1996 Budget.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
LS95-033-292 -Traffic Concepts Surrounding the Civic Square
#546. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council endorse the, proposed traffic concept of the Civic
Square Park, which includes one way traffic and angle pa~king (44
spaces), subject to Public Works approval of the engineering drawings
and to no additional costs being attributed to the project as a result of
these changes.
CARRIED
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LS95-034-293 -Upgrading Town Park Softball Diamond Lighting System
#547. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council authorize the Department to proceed with the upgrade .
project to the Town Park Softball Diamond flood lighting system.
CARRIED
LS95-035-294 -Purchase of Rotary Gang Mower Equipment
#548. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT Council waive the tendering procedure for the purchase of one
(1 l 1995 Model Haul-All Wide Area Rotary Mower Unit; and
THAT Council authorize the purchase of one ( 1 l 1995 Model Haul-All
Wide Area Mower from V-Quip Inc .• Burlington, .Ontario for the all
inclusive price of $33,235.00.
CARRIED
PW95-061-295 -Winter Sidewalk Clearing Operations
Extension of Contract No. PW-1993-19
#549.
BY-LAWS
#550.
Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the attached two
year extension agreement to the existing Winter Sidewalk Clearing
Operations Contract No. PW-1993-19.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
3622-95.P
3662-95.D
Being a By-law to amend Dog
Control By-law 3383-92.
Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Jehovah's Witnesses).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
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QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
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Councillor Weller -Requested Staff to modify the Council Chamber's sound
system so that it would be easier for Council members to
hear the speaker.
NEW BUSINESS
ADM95-013-296-Town of Aurora's Submission to the GTA Task Force
Mayor Jones advised that he will poll Council members to determine whether it will
be necessary to call a meeting of Council on September 20, 1995 to further refine
the Town's submission to the GTA Task Force in advance of the planned meeting
on this matter on September 26, 1995.
Swimming Pool Repairs at the Leisure Complex
The Director of Leisure Services advised that unanticipated costs would be
incurred to repair certain features of the swimming pool. This would delay the
scheduled re-opening until November 4, 1995; however, the extra costs would be
within the amount originally budgeted for related pool restoration work.
IN CAMERA
Personnel Matter
#551. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT this Council proceed in Camera in order to address a personnel
matter.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#552. Moved by Councillor Wallace
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:35p.m.
CARRIED
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