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TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL
MEETING NO. 09-96
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, March 27, 1996
8:10p.m.
MINUTES
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith, Healy,
Morris, Ochalski, Sorley, Wallace and Weller.
Councillor McKenzie was absent on a medical matter.
STAFF MEMBERS Chief Administrative Officer, Municipal Clerk, Deputy
Clerk/Solicitor, Director of Planning, Director of Building
Administration, Director of Leisure Services, Dir.ector of
Public Works, Fire Chief and Treasurer.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Sorley declared an interest in Report No. PL96-029-072, in Correspondence
from the solicitor of the. Aurora Shopping Centre in relation to the Canadian. Tire
application, in related Bylaws No. 3724-96.D, 3725-96.D and 3726-96.D and in Report
No. PL96-026-078 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.
Councillor Wallace declared an interest in Report No. PL96-029-072, in Correspondence
from. the solicitor of the Aurora Shopping Centre in relation to the Canadian Tire
application and in related Bylaws No. 3724"96.D, 3725-96.D and 3726-96.D by virtue
of ownership of a business in the vicinity of the subject application 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
#165. Moved !by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein, with the
additior\ of By-law No. 3707-96.T for third reading consideration and
correspondence from Mr. Cohen, solicitor for Aurora Shopping Centre for
consideration with Report PL96-029-072.
CARRIED
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DELEGATIONS
Inspector Kerrigan. York Regional Police re: Introduction
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Inspector Kerrigan introduced himself as the new Commanding Officer for District No. 1
of the York Regional Police Department. He expressed the wish to establish good lines
of communication with Aurora's Council and provided each Council member with a
business card, inviting them to contact him personally in relation to any concerns or
· questions that might arise.
Councillor Gail Parks. Town of Newmarket re: 200 Years Yonge Celebrations
Councillor Parks outlined some of the preparations for the upcoming celebrations. She
noted her .involvement in a Flag Committee and advised of her discussions with the Chair
of the Region of York to see if they can assi$t financially and in relation to the installation
of flags. She then asked Aurora to give consideration to acquiring an appropriate number
of flags to place on Yonge Street in the Town. She noted that the time capsule, proposed
to be buried at the Quaker meeting site in Newmarket will contain signature sheets, which
have been sent to every school in the Region. With regard to the parade to be held in
Newmarket on June 8, 1996, she invited Aurora to consider having the parade start in
. ' Aurora. She asked permission for Aurora's flag to be carried in the parade and she invited
Aurora's participation in the parade.
#166. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the delegation be received as information and referred to .the Aurora
200 Years Yonge Committee.
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 05-96. Wednesday. February 28. 1996
Special Council-Public Planning Meeting No. 06-96. Thursday. February 29. 1996
Council Meeting No. 07-96. Wednesday. March 6. 1996
#167. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 05-96, 06-96 and 07-96 be adopted
as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
II SECTION "A .. -CONSENT ITEMS II
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
York Region re: Town of Aurora Letter Regarding Resident's
Request for Traffic Signals at the Intersection of Bathurst
Street and Heathwood Heights
THAT the correspondence be received as information; and
THAT a copy of the Region's letter be sent to the resident.
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York Region re: Minutes of the York Region Fire Services
Review Committee Meeting. February 23. 1996
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
City of Burlington re: Strategy for Burlington's Position on
Municipal Reform Options
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Town of Pickering re: Resolution -"GTA Reform"
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Industry Canada Spectrum Management re: Documents -
"Consultation on Radio Licence Fees" and "Review of the
Comparative Selection and Radio Licensing Process"
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Organization of Small Urban Municipalities re: 43rd Annual
Conference. May 1-3. 1996 and Nominations for the
OSUM Executive Committee
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THAT members of Council wishing to attend be encouraged to do so in ,,
accordance with the standard policy.
Ontario Parks Association and Ontario Small Urban
Municipalities re: 1 996 Ontario Communities in
Bloom Competition
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Leisure Services.
Canadian Public. Health Association re: Request for
Proclamation-"Canada Health Day". May 12. 1996
THAT May 12, 1996 be proclaimed "Canada Health Day" in the Town of
Aurora.
Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials
!APCOl re: Invitation to Attend Annual Regional Conference
November12-15. 1996
THAT members of Council wishing to attend be encouraged to do so in
accordance with the standardpolicy.
Easter Seal Society re: Request for Proclamation -"Easter
Seals Month". March 1996
THAT the month of March 1996 be proclaimed "Easter Seals Month" in the
Town of Aurora.
Big Brothers of York re: Request to Sell Nevada Tickets
at Third Party Locations
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Lottery Licensing Committee.
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York Region Abuse Program re: Request for Permission to
Sell Raffle Tickets in the Town of Aurora
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THAT permission be given to York Region Abuse Program to sell raffle
tickets in the Town of Aurora.
Mr. R: Sherwood. Chief's Dinner Organizing Committee
re: Invitation to Attend 1996 Chief's Dinner. April 25. 1996
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ms. J. Wooder re: Request to Close Off Walton Drive North
for Street Party. May 19. 1996. From 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
THAT permission be granted to the residents of North Walton Drive to close
off Walton Drive, north from the intersection of Walton and Batson Drives
to the intersection of Walton Drive and Avondale Crescent on May 19, 1996
(rain date: May 20th) 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.
STAFF REPORTS
PW96-007-066-Registration of New Easement and
Release of Existing Easement Over Lot 12. Registered
Plan 65M-2229 (69 Whispering Pine Trail!
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to sign a Transfer of
Easement documentfor Part 3 of Plan 65R-18064;
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to sign a Quit Claim Deed
to release a registered drainage easement over Part 1 of Plan 65R-18064;
and
THAT the Treasurer be authorized to release any remaining securities held
in this regard.
TR96~01 0-069 -Release of Outside Works Securities
Axel Kraft International Limited -99 Engelhard Drive
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 $5,000.00 held in
connection with the Outside Works Securities relating to Site Plan 88-3l,
between the Town of Aurora and Axel Kraft International Limited., may now
be released in its entirety.
TR96-012-070-Re-Allocation of Financing for 1995
Capjtal Construction of Industrial Parkway
THAT Report TR96-12 pertaining to the re-allocation of a portion of the
financing source for the 1995 construction of Industrial Parkway from the
Water/Sewer Reserve Fund to the Engineering Reserve Fund be received as
information.
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#168. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
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-;,B;~~-MAfTERS FOR CONSIDERATION II
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority. Conservation
Authority Services re: Draft Business Plan. March 1996
#169. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Petition from Residents of Old Bloomington Road East re:
Condition of Old Bloomington Road. East of Yonge Street
#170. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Publ_ic Works for a
Report.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Business Development Committee Meeting No. 03-96.
Wednesday. March 6. 1996
#171. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the Report of the Business Development Committee Meeting No. 03-
96 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted.
CARRIED
Leisure Servjces Advisory Committee Meeting No. 02-96
Wednesday. March 20. 1996
#172. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the Report of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting Nci.
02-96 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted as amended to provide in relation to Recommendation No. 8 and the
Memorandum of Councillor Sorley re: Informational/Directional Signs that the
Leisure Services Department shall advise the Community Core Review
Committee whether it can manufacture and install such signs for the
downtown core.
CARRIED
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ST AEE REPORTS
PW96-01 0-073 -Proposed Staff Re-Organization in the Public Works Department
#173. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council approve the deletion of the vacant position of Operations
Technician within the Public Works Department; and
THAT Council approve the creation of the positions of Operations Clerk and
Operations Assistant in the. Public Works Department.
CARRIED
LS96-009-074-Replacement of 1988 John Deere Tractor
#174. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Council authorize the replacement of the Parks Division's current
1988 #2155 John Deere Tractor; and
THAT Council authorize the allocation of the appropriate funds from the
Vehicle Replacement Reserve Account. ·
CARRIED
LS96-01 0-075 -Holland River Valley Trail Entrance Feature
Paradise Homes -John West Way
#175. Moved by.Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Council authorize the contracting of Werner Faihst Limited to perform
the construction work needed to construct the entry feature to the Holland
River Valley Trail in the Paradise/John West Way location.
CARRIED
TR96-011-076 -Quarterly Charges to Residential Units in the
Dekkema Gervais Subdivision for Ballymore Sewage Pumping Station
#176. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council approve the quarterly charge of $22.50 per unit for the
Dekkema-Gervais (Ballymore} subdivision to support the operation and future
repair of the Ballymore Pumping Station;
THAT Council approve the creation of the Ballymore Pumping Station
Reserve Fund, which will be funded through quarterly charges to the 1 65
units in the Dekkema-Gervais subdivision; and
THAT Bill Number 3723-96.F, being an amendment to the Water and Sewer
Rate By-Law, be given first, second and third reading.
CARRIED
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·ERRATUM
TR96-01.3-077 -Industrial Development Charge Reduction for additions
#177. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT· Council authorize staff to hold a public meeting to consider
amendments to the provisions of the Town of Aurora Development Charges
by-law 351 6-94; and
THAT Aurora Hydro Electric Commission be approached to consider similar
amendments to the Hydro's portion of the Development Charges.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question ofthe adoption of the resolution, it was:
#178. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Sorely
THAT the Region of York and the school boards be advised of this resolution
and requested to consider a similar approach.
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On a recorded vote, the resolution was CARRIED
YEAS: 6 NAY: 2
VOTING YEA: Councillors Healy, Morris, Sorley, Wallace, Weller and Mayor Jones.
VOTING NAY: Councillors Griffith and Ochalski.
The main motion CARRIED AS AMENDED
PL96-026-078 -Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment/Site Plan Agreement. Diamond.
Peter and Tim. 94 and 98 Wellington Street. East. Lots 7 and 8. Registered Plan 107:
D14-28-95 and D11-02-96
#179. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council receive the following report respecting a review of the above
noted site plan application by interested members of the public as
information; and
THAT Council give first and second reading to Bill Number 3711-96.D with
third reading pending the successful processing of a site plan agreement.
CARRIED
Councillor Sorley, having previously declared an interest in this Report, did not take part
· in the vote called for in this regard.
PL96-027-079-Proposed Site Plan Agreement. Bayview Business Park Inc .. Penex Aurora
Inc. tPenequity Management Coroorationl. Community Shopping Centre. Bavview Avenue/
Hollidge Boulevard: D 11-1 0-95
#180. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT subject to the provision of all outstanding fees and securities, Council
authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Site Plan Agreement between
Bayview Business Park Inc., Penex Aurora Ltd., the Regional Municipality of
York, and the Town of Aurora for the construction of a community shopping
centre, incorporating changes to the agreement as outlined in the staff
report.
CARRIED
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ERRATUM
CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Labour Council of Metropolitan Toronto and York Region
re: Request for Proclamation-"Day of Mourning". April 26th
and Request to Lower Flags to HalfcMast on Aoril 26th
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#181. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT April 26, 1996 be proclaimed "Day of Mourning" in the Town of
Aurora; and
THAT the flags at the Town Hall be flown at half-mast on April 26, 1996.
CARRIED
Ontario New Home Warranty Program re: Class Action
Lawsuit on Behalf of Ontario Homeowners of Faulty
Furnace Plastic Venting Systems
#182. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
CL96-017-065 -Revisions to By-law Respecting Reduced
Load Provisions on Municipal Highways
#183. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT Bill 3720-96.T be provided three readings by Council.
CARRIED
PW96-008-067 -Replacement of Yield Signs in Various
Locations in the Town of Aurora
#184. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT Council does not authorize the Public Works staff to replace existing
yield signs in various locations in the Town of Aurora with stop signs as
contemplated in the Staff Report.
CARRIED
PW96-013-068 -Aporoval of Engineering Consulting
Services for the Installation of Traffic Signals at Yonge
Street/Kennedy Street and Industrial Parkway South/
Englehard Drive
#185. Moved by Council/or Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council approve the award of the contract for the provision of
engineering consulting services for the installation of traffic signals at the
intersections of Yonge Street/Kennedy Street and Industrial Parkway
South/Englehard Drive to the firm of D.M. Wills Associates Limited;
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TR96-013-077 -Industrial Development Charge Reduction for additions
#177. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council authorize staff to hold a public meeting/ to consider
amendments to the provisions of the Town of Aurora Development Charges
by-law 3516-94; and
THAT Aurora Hydro Electric Commission be approached j.o consider similar
amendments to the Hydro's portion of the Developmery£ Charges.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resqfution, it was:
#178. Moved by Councillor Healy \ \ . St;t;opded by Councillor Sorely ~· SCN\I!lo\. \,e~
THAT the Region of York,t>e advised of this }esolution and requested to
consider a similar approach.
On a recorded vote, the resolution was CARRIED
YEAS: 6 NAY: 2
VOTING YEA: Co.uncillors Healy, Morris, Sorl6y, Wallace, Weller and Mayor Jones.
VOTING NAY: Councillors Griffith and Octlalski.
The main motion CARRIED AS AMENDED
#179. Moved by Councillor 0/:ha/ski Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council recei~ the following report respecting a review of the above
noted site plan jlpplication by interested members of the public as
information; and
THATCouncii/.Jive first and second reading to Bill Number 3711-96.D with
third reading;Pending the successful processing of a site plan agreement.
CARRIED
Councillor Sorley, h;~:ving previously declared an interest in this Report, did not take part
in the vote called Mr in this regard.
PL96-027-079
#180. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Griffith
· THAT subject to the provision of all outstanding fees and securities, Council
authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Site Plan Agreement between
Bayview Business Park Inc., Penex Aurora Ltd., the Regional Municipality of
York, and the Town of Aurora for the construction of a community shopping
centre, incorporating ch'anges to the agreement as outlined in the staff
report.
CARRIED
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CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION /
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Labour Council of Metropolitan Toronto and York Region /
re: Request for Proclamation-"Day of Mourning". Amil 26th /
and Request to Lower Flags to Half-Mast on Amil 26th I
#181.
Ontario New
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded }y Councillor Ochalski
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THAT April 26, 1996 be proclaimed "Day of /M6'urning" in the Town of
Aurora; and
THAT the flags at the Town Hall be flown ayh'alf-mast on April 26, 1996.
CARRIED I
ram re: Class Acti/n
Lawsuit on Behalf of Oritario Homeowners of Faul
Furnace Plastic Venting Systems' ' I
#182. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Load Pr
#183. Moved by Councillor Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT Bill 3720-9fY.T be provided three readings by Council.
CARRIED
ent of Yield Sians in Various
Locations in the Town of/Aurora
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· #184. Moved by/Councillor Mtm1s Seconded by Councillor Sorley
#185.
THAT 9'ouncil does not authorize the Public Works staff to replace existing
yield figns in various locations in the Town of Aurora with stop signs as
mplated in the Staff Report.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council approve the award of the contract for the provision of
engineering consulting services for the installation of traffic signals at the
intersections of Yonge Street/Kennedy Street and Industrial Parkway
South/Englehard Drive to the firm of D.M. Wills Associates Limited;
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THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to enter into an agreement
for the provision of said services as outlined in a proposal from D.M. Wills
Associates Limited dated March 15, 1996; and
THAT funds in the amount of $13,000.00 be provided from the Engineering
Reserves.
CARRIED
PL96-028-071 -Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
754326 Ontario Limited. 160 and 162 Wellington Street
East and 155 Centre Street. Lots 1 06 and 1 07. Registered
Plan No. 246. North West corner of Wellington Street and
Industrial Parkway: 014-07-96
#186. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of application
014-07-96 scheduled for the April 25, 1996 Public Planning Meeting and
that Council waive the policy for a 30 day notice period to the public and
agencies to permit the notice period to be 20 days as required by the
Planning Act.
. CARRIED
PL96-029-072-Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
1110118 Ontario Ltd. And 925834 Ontario Inc. !Canadian
Tire Real Estate!. Part Lots 76 & 77. Concession 1 WYS
14700 Yonge Street: 009-12-95. 014-24-95 and Correspondence
from Mr. Cohen. Solicitor for Aurora Shopping Centre re: Proposed
Zoning By-law Amendment -Canadian Tire Real Estate
#187. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council receive the revised schedule of target dates for the processing
of the Canadian Tire Applications; and
THAT, in keeping with the applicants' proposed schedule, By-laws 3724.0,
3725.0 and ·3726.0 be given first and second reading and be refined as
deemed appropriate through further discussions with the applicants and
representatives of the Aurora Shopping Centre and through detailed review
of the site plan.
CARRIED
Councillors Sorley and Wallace, having previously declared an interest, did not take part
in the vote called for in this regard.
' UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PW96-009-080 -Parking Concerns on Kennedy Street
Immediately West of Yonge Street
#188. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council approve the prohibition of parking at any time on the south
side of Kennedy Street West between Yonge Street and a distance 60
metres west of Yonge Street;
THAT the Clerk be given leave to introduce the necessary Bill;
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THAT the Clerk be requested to notify all affected residents of this proposal;
and
THAT costs estimated at $300.00 be made available from Account No.
3007 for the supply and installation of appropriate signage.
CARRIED
PW96-012-081 -Parking Concerns at Our Lady of Grace
Separate School on Aurora Heights Drive
#189.
BY-LAWS
#190.
Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the York Region Separate School Board and the York Region Board of
Educati.on be advised of the "Kiss and Ride" method of solving traffic
congestion at elementary schools as recommended in the Ontario Traffic
Council publication of January/February 1996.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills
for First Reading:
3711-96.D
3720-9.6.T
3722-96.D
3723-96.F
3724-96.0
3725-96.D
3726-96.D
Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
2213-78 (Diamond).
Being a By-law to provide for a reduced
load period on certain municipal highways.
Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
2213-78 (Edward Street Plaza).
Being a By-law to authorize a special
rate on the residential water/sewer bills
for Dekkema-Gervais (Ballymore)
Subdivision, 65M-3049
Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
2213-78 (Canadian Tire Real Estate -
Canadian Tire Store).
Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
2213-78 (Canadian Tire Real Estate-
Residential).
Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
2213-78 (Canadian Tire Real Estate-
Additional Commercial).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Councillors Sorley and Wallace, having previously declared an interest in Bills No. 3724-
96.D, 3725-96.D and 3726-96.D, did not take part in the vote called for in this regard.
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#191. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills
for Second Reading:
3711-96.D
3720-96.T
3722-96.D
3723-96.F
3724-96.D
3725-96.D
3726-96.D
Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
2213-78 (Diamond).
Being a By-law to provide for a reduced
load period on certain municipal highways.
Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
2213-78 (Edward Street Plaza).
Being a By-law to authorize a special
rate on the residential water/sewer bills
for Dekkema-Gervais (Ballymore)
Subdivision, 65M-3049
Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
2213-78 (Canadian Tire Real Estate-
Canadian Tire Store).
Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
2213-78 (Canadian Tire Real Estate-
Residential).
Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
2213-78 (Canadian Tire Real Estate-
Additional Commercial).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Councillors Sorley and Wallace, having previously declared an interest in Bills No. 3724-
96.D, 3725-96.D and 3726-96.D, did not take part inthe vote called for in this regard.
#192. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-
law for Third Reading:
3707-96.T
3719-96.D
Being a By-law to temporarily
close a portion' of Yonge Street,
within the Town of Aurora, for the
200th Anniversary of Yonge Street
Celebrations 1996 Street Sale.
Being a By-law to repeal certain
by-laws which exempted lands
from part lot control.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
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Wednesday, March 27, 1996
Page 12
#193. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-
laws for Third Reading:
3720-96.T
3723-96.F
.Being a By-law to provide for a reduced
load period on certain municipal highways.
Being a By-law to authorize a special
rate on the residential water/sewer bills
for Dekkema-Gervais (Ballymore)
Subdivision, 65M-3049
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Ochalski
Councillor Griffith
Councillor Healy
Councillor Morris
CARRIED
Noted that there are several four-way stops on Spruce
Street between Batson Drive and Centre Street, with the
exception of Spruce Street and Maple Street, which has
a two-way stop sign. She questioned whether this
inconsistency created a hazard.
Requested again that the Director of Public Works
consider whether the stop sign on Orchard Heights
Boulevard at the west exit of Hill Drive constitutes a
hazard, since traffic travelling east on Orchard Heights
Boulevard is descending a grade in the vicinity of the
stop sign.
Requested the Director of Public Works to advise
whether parking restrictions would be appropriate on
Orchard Heights Boulevard in the vicinity of the east exit
of Hill Drive to improve the sight lines for vehicles.
Questioned whether the Fire Department was aware of
and had issued permits for the open air burning
conducted by striking members of OPSEU in the vicinity
of Pine Ridge.
Noted that correspondence had recently been placed in
his in tray in relation to the land development application
at Tyler Street and Yonge Street. He requested staff, in
future, to date stamp such correspondence and to
provide a notation indicating which department had
relayed such correspondence.
Requested the Director of Building Administration to
advise how long home builders' signs are allowed to
remain on public highways, such as Bathurst Street,
after the builders have completed sales in the Town.
Requested the Director of Leisure Services to advise
why the concession stand was not open at the
Community Centre during a recent Sunday minor hockey
event.
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Requested the Director of Leisure Services to have
regard to the fact that Newmarket businesses are
placing flyers in the Notice .boards provided in. the
Leisure Complex.
Councillor Weller Requested the Director of Leisure Services to determine
whether the Council Chamber podium microphone can
be adjusted so that the volume level is effective when
delegates and applicants are speaking, including times
when such persons are using the adjacent visualizer
equipment.
Councillor Ochalski Requested the Director of Leisure Service to look into
the cos,t. of installing voice activated microphones for
Councillors in the Council Chambers, because viewers of
the televised Council meetings are complaining about the
noise generated by turning the microphones on and off.
IN CAMERA
Labour Relations and Personnel Matters
#194. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Ocha/ski
THAT this Council proceed in Camera in order to address labour relations and
personnel matters.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#195. Moved by Councillor Griffith
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:50 p,m.
CARRIED
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