MINUTES - Council - 19960410TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL
MEETING NO. 10-96
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, AprillO, 1996
7:00p.m.
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ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS
STAFF MEMBERS
Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith, Healy,
McK.enzie, Morris, Ochalski, Sorley and Wallace.
Councillor Weller was absent on vacation.
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.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Sorley declared an interest in Report No. PL96-035-093 and Bylaw 3711-96.D
by virtue of a solicitor-client relationship.
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He also declared an interest in Report CL96-
021-091 by virtue of his occupation as a solicitor and he 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
#196. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein, with the
addition of certain revisions to By-law 3711-96.D provided by the Director
of Planning.
CARRIED
IN CAMERA
Personnel Matters
#197. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT this Council procl!led in Camera in order to address personnel matters.
CARRIED
At 8:00 p.m. the open portion of the .Council Meeting resumed.
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DELEGATIONS
ian Murray. Resident re: Petition from Residents of
Tyler Street Regarding the Condition of Tyler Street.
From George Street to Harriman Road
I an Murray noted that a number of concerned. residents from Tyler Street and Harriman
Road were present. Their concerns include the poor condition of Tyler Street, drainage
of stormwater in the area and potential deterioration of the infrastructure. Specifically,
he noted potholes and .cracks in the road, water damage to private property from
overland flow of stormwater and recent watermain breaks. He asked Council to give
consideration to fixing the street, without turning it into a major highway such that the
character of the neighbourhood would be destroyed. He also requested that the sidewalks
be repaired, that the infrastructure be reviewed and repaired if necessary and that storm
drains be installed.
In response to questions from members of Council, the Director of Public Works noted
plans to carry out spring maintenance in response to the watermain breaks and that the ,
three year Capital Works Program to be reviewed by Council in May 1996 anticipates
more significant road reconstruction in 1998.
#198. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council refer this matter to next year's budget deliberations in order
to give consideration to road reconstruction in the subject area as part of the
1997 Capital Works Program .
CARRIED
Ray Gorse. Ontario Liquor Boards Employees' Union .
re: Privatization of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario,
' Ray Gorse spoke on behalf of the more than 5,000 employees of the LCBO, including 13
persons in Aurora. He noted that the potential privatization of the LCBO would impact
on local issues such as policing, social services, sales of liquor to minors and hours of
operation. He dispelled the myths that prices of liquor would drop if the services were
privatized, noting that Alberta had a 15% increase in prices. In addition, he indicated that
selection of brands would decline, since retail outlets would concentrate on fast moving
items and would be unable toexert the buying power of the LCBO. Noting that the LCBO
was not as profit-oriented as private retailers, he suggested that sales to minors or
intoxicated persons, hours of operation and smuggling concerns would increase.
Accordingly, he requested Council to support a motion to keep the current LCBO in place
and to request the Provincial government to abandon any plans it may have for
privatization.
#199. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the delegation be received as information.
CARRIED
Kate Wilson. Canadians For a United Canada re: Work of
the Unity Movement Organization
Kate Wilson indicated that nationalism is alive and well in Canada. The Quebec
referendum of October 30, 1995 is just one of the concerns that people all across Canada
are reviewing as they determine to play a role in shaping the future of the nation. Her
organization is one of approximately 75 different unity groups across Canada. It is a
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grassroots, non-profit, non-partisan entity. It's strategic plan consists of education,
promotion and communication initiatives in respect of Canadian unity. She concluded that
. people are tired of discussing the problems of the nation and wish to become proactive
respecting positive solutions. She hoped that collectively, we could impact upon keeping
the nation together.
#200. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the delegation be received as information.
CARRIED
Harry McAvoy. Big Brothers of York re: Sale of Nevada
Tickets in the Town of Aurora
Mayor Jones advised that the delegation had previously been withdrawn.
II SECTION "A.,-CONSENT ITEMS II
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
York Region. Health and Community Services Committee
re: Clause 15. Report 4-"Statistics Canada-Final Report.
Survey of Utilization of Selected Health Services in York
THAT the correspondence be received as 'information
The Premier of Ontario re: Council's Resolution Regarding
Crown Attorneys
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville re: Public Meeting
Concerning a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
to Regulate Decks
THAT the correspondence be received .as information.
Federation of Canadian Municipalities re: ·1996 Federal Budget
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York Region Board of Eduction. The Transition Years
Committee re: Request to Waive "No Parking" Restrictions
on McDonald Dri;,e, South of Wellington Street West to
Kennedy Street
THAT the "no parking" restrictions on McDonald Drive, south of Wellington
Street west to Kennedy Street be waived from 6:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
on May 23, 1996.
Aurora Public Library Board re: Appreciation for Efficiency
of the 1996 Budget Process
THAT the correspondence be received as inf9rmation.
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David Merkur Holdings Inc. re: Request Permission to Host
6th Annual Charity Auto Slalom. August 18. 1996
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THAT permission be granted to David Merkur Holdings Inc. to host their 6th
Annual Charity Auto Slalom on the parking lot at the Aurora Shopping Centre
on August 18, 1996.
Navy League of Canada. Newmarket Branch re: Request for
Tag Days in Aurora
THAT permission be granted to the Navy League of Canada, Newmarket
Branch to conduct tag days on May 9-11, 1996 in the Town of Aurora.
Highview Public School re: Request to Lift Parking Restrictions
on McClellan Way. May 11. 1996 for Fun Fair
THAT the parking restrictions be lifted on McClellan Way in front of the
school on May 11, 1996 for their fund raising event.
Dianne Lee. Resident re: Request for 4-Way Stop Signs at
Hill Drive and Orchard Heights Boulevard Intersection not
to be Removed
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Director of Public
Works .
Sandra Purdy Parent Association re: Request Permission to
Use the Parking Area of the Seniors Building. May 18. 1996
from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for their Spring Flower Sale
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.
· Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation re: Request
Permission for Ticket Request Forms to be Available
in Some Businesses in Aurora ·
THAT permission be granted to The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation
for their lottery ticket request forms to be available in some businesses in
Aurora.
York Region re: Minutes of the York Region Fire Services
Review Committee Meeting. Held on March 15. 1996
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Cdmmittee of Adjustment. Notices of Decision
Applications-A-11 & 12-96/D13-11 & 12-96 ICamenzulil
Applications-A-13& 14-96/D13-13& 14-96 !Passeral
Application -A-1 5-96/D 13-15-96 (Stan jon Developments Limited)
Application -B-01-96/D 1 0-01-96 (Montesano)
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
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. STAFF REPORTS
#201.
CL96-022-087 -Release of Turning Circle Agreement.
Part of Lots 23-25. Plan 65M-3034 !Ryhope Subdivision
-Stemml~ Drivel
· THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the documents
necessary to release the turning circle easements registered over Part of Lots
· 23, 24, and 25, Registered Plan 65M-3034, designated as Parts 1, 2, and
3, on Reference Plan 65R-17933, in its entirety.
Moved by Councillor Griffith 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
Town of Kincardine re: Opposing the Privatization of
Ontario Hydro
#202. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor. Wallace
THAT the correspondence be received as information and referred to Aurora
Hydro for consideration;
CARRIED
York Region. Transportation and Works Committee re:
Clause 1 0. Report 5 -"Class Environmental Assessment,
Wellington Street East-Aurora" and Report PW96C015-095
Re: Confirmation of Ultimate Right-of Way Width for Wellington
Street between Bayview Avenue and Leslie Street
#203. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council confirm to the Regional Municipality of York the Town of
Aurora's desire to proceed immediately with the project for a basic 36 metre
wide right-of-way reconstruction of Wellington Street East between.
Bayview Avenue and Leslie Street with the boulevard areas on both sides
of this reconstructed section fully planted with topsoil and sod, with
consideration for the construction of sidewalks and bicycle paths deferred
to a future date; and
THAT the Regional Municipality of York be advised that the Town of Aurora
does not support putting this project (commencing with an Environmental
Assessment process) in abeyance until after the Growth Management Study
has been completed.
CARRIED
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Hughes Management re: Land Transfer. Part of Block 170.
Plan 65M-3069. Stanjon Developments Limited
#204. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith ·
THAT the correspondence be referred to Staff for review.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Planning Advisory Committee Meeting No. 02-96.
Monday. April 1 . 1996
#205. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Report of the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting No. 02-96 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 03-96.
Monday. April 1.1996
#206. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT the Report of the Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 03-96 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
CL96-019-089 -1996 CUPE Negotiations-Ratification of
Collective Agreement. Computer Purchase Incentive Program
Enhancements
#207. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the attached Collective
Agreement between the Town of Aurora and the Canadian Union of Public
Employees Local 1359, representing the terms of employment for CUPE
bargaining unit employees for the period April 1st, 1996 to March 31st,
1998;
THAT the provisions of Administration Procedure No. 48-Staff Computer
Purchase Incentive Program as approved by Council on March 6th, 1996 be
modified such that the members of the Aurora Professional Firefighters
Association and CUPE Local 1359 shall also have the opportunity to
participate in the program .should they so wish; and
THAT Council approve the alloca!ion of the funds necessary to increase the
Sick Leave Reserve Fund balance to $188,000.00 utilizing proceeds from
the 1995 year end operating surplus.
CARRIED
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CL96-020-090 -Revisions to Administration Procedure No. 7
Salary and Classification Schedules. Full time Non Union Staff
and Volunteer Firefighters
#208. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Council approve the revisions to the Salary and Classification
Schedules prescribed by Administration Procedure No. 7 necessary to
provide a 1 % salary adjustment to fulltime non union staff effective the 1st
day of April 1996 and the 1st day of January 1997;
THAT the revisions to the Salary and Classification Schedule necessary to
adjust the Volunteer Firefighter benefits by 1% on April 1st, 1996 and
January 1st, 1997 also be approved;
THAT no change be made to the Salary and Classification Schedules
prescribed by Administration Procedure No. 7 as they relate to Other Than
Continuous Fulltime Staff; and
THAT staff be authorized to update, circulate and implement the revisions
to the said Schedules in accordance with Council's approvals provided
herein.
CARRIED
CL96-021-091 -Proposal for Municipal Statutory Immunity
from 3rd Party Claims Relating to Provision of Services
#209. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the Premier of Ontario be requested to introduce legislation to provide
an appropriate level of statutory fmmunity for municipalities from claims
made by 3rd parties for personal injury or property damage arising in
connection with the provision of municipal services; and
THAT a copy of this Report and Council's resolution be forwarded to
municipalities within the Greater Toronto Area for their consideration.
CARRIED
Councillor Sorley, having previously declared an interest in this Report, did not take part
in the vote called for in this regard.
LS96-011-092 -Tender Award No. LS96-06 For
-Supply and Delivery of Various Vehicles
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#210. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council approve the purchase of a Ford F150 % Ton Pick-Up Truck
and a Ford F350 one ton Crew Cab Truck at a total cost of $56,172.25
from McAlpine Ford.
CARRIED
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PL96-035-093 -Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment/Site Plan
Agreement. Diamond. Peter & Tim. 94 & 98 Wellington Street
East. Lots 7 & 8. Registered Plan 107: D14-28-95. D11-02-96
#211. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT, subject to By-law 3711-96.D coming into force and the payment of
all applicable securities and fees, Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to
enter into a Site Plan Agreement with. Peter Diamond and Tim Diamond and
the Town of Aurora to permit the construction of a five unit rowhouse block.
CARRIED
Councillor Sorley, having previously declared an interest in this Report, did not take part
in the vote called for in this regard.
PW96-011-094-Aurora Transit Changes in GO Transit
Commuter Pick Up/Disembark Location and Student/
Children Summer Fares
#212. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council endorse the change in the present Town bus routes to pick up
and disembark GO Transit commuters on Berczy Street· rather than on
Wellington Street; and
THAT, notwithstanding Town practice during the past three years,
students/children be charged regular fares for using Town buses to get to
and from Town recreational facilities for the 1996 summer season.
CARRIED
CL96-024-096 -Coroorate Services Departmental Restructuring
#213. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Organizational Chart for the creation of the proposed Corporate
Services Department appended as Appendix "A" to this Report be adopted,
thereby formally consolidating the existing Clerk's and Personnel
Departments as was contemplated by Council in 1995;
THAT the positions of Director of Corporate Services/Municipal Clerk,
Manager of Human Resources, Solicitor, Administrative Coordinator-
Corporate Services, Committee Secretary, Licencing/Vital Statistics Clerk
and Human Resources Assistant be added to the fulltime approved staff
complement;
THAT the position of Parking Control Officer be added to the approved part
time staff complement;
THAT the positions of Director of Personnel, Municipal Clerk, Personnel
Officer, Deputy Clerk/Solicitor, General Office Clerk, Senior Word Processor,
two Junior Word Processor Operators, Secretary to the Director of Personnel
and one of the two Assistant By-law Enforcement Officer positions be
deleted from the fulltime approved staff complement.
CARRIED
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PL96-034 -097 -Financial and Human Resource Aspects -
Delegation of Subdivision Aporoval
#214. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Planning Department be authorized to retain a contract planner as
approved in the 1 996 budget to assist with overall duties including the
assumption of subdivision approval from the Region of York scheduled for
July 1, 1996;
THAT the subdivision agreement function currently undertaken through the
Clerks Department be transferred to the Planning Department following a
transition period during which planning staff receive training respecting this
function; and
THAT the fees and services by-law be amended as set out on Figure 3 to
reflect a phased approach to the payment of fees and to provide fees for
new services that will be provided by the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATEDISCUSSION
York Region. Transportation and Works Committee re: Clause 11.
Report 5 -"Provincial Highway Improvement Priorities. York Region"
#215. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Denis Bowman Architect Inc. re: Proposed Zoning By-law
Amendment. Altaf Ahmed and Sham Fashions. 15160
Yonge Street. 5 Tyler Street. Part .of Lots 7 & 8. Plan 9
#216. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Director of
Planning for a prompt response.
CARRIED
PL96-033-088 -Proposed Site Plan Amendment Ameement
. B&S Emblem Holdings Limited. 140 Engelhard Drive
Lots 16 & 17. Plan 2012: D11-15-88
#217. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT, subject to the payment of all applicable securities and fees, Council
authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Site Plan Amendment
Agreement with B&S Emblem Holdings Limited and the Town of Aurora to
permit the construction of an industrial building addition of 752.50 m 2
(8, 100 ft2 ).
CARRIED
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RESOLUTIONS
Appointment to the Aurora Public Library Board
#218.
BY-LAWS
#219.
Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT Kathy Banks be appointed to serve on the Aurora Public Library Board.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-
laws for Third Reading:
3711-96.D
3722-96.D
Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
2213-78 (Diamond).
Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
221 3-7 8 (Edward Street Plaza).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
Councillor Sorley, having previously declared an interest in By-law 3711-96.D, did not
take part in the vote called for in this regard.
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Morris Requested Staff to provide an update respecting the timing for
improvement of the Henderson Gardens proposed subdivision
at Bathurst Stre.et and Henderson Drive.
NEW BUSINESS
Special Committee of the Whole Meeting. April 22. 1996
#220. Moved by·Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT Council meet as Committee of the Whole at 7:00p.m. on April 22,
1996 to review the Town's Committee structure.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#221. Moved by Councillor Griffith
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:21 p.m.
CARRIED
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