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MINUTES - Council - 19960327''-~····' 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 Aurora Council Minutes No. 09·96 Wednesday, March 27, 1996 DELEGATIONS Inspector Kerrigan. York Regional Police re: Introduction • Page 2 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$t financially and in relation to the installation of flags. She then asked Aurora to give consideration to acquiring an appropriate number of flags to place on Yonge Street in the Town. She noted that the time capsule, proposed to be buried at the Quaker meeting site in Newmarket will contain signature sheets, which have been sent to every school in the Region. With regard to the parade to be held in Newmarket on June 8, 1996, she invited Aurora to consider having the parade start in . ' Aurora. She asked permission for Aurora's flag to be carried in the parade and she invited Aurora's participation in the parade. #166. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Ochalski THAT the delegation be received as information and referred to .the Aurora 200 Years Yonge Committee. CARRIED ADOPTION OF MINUTES Council Meeting No. 05-96. Wednesday. February 28. 1996 Special Council-Public Planning Meeting No. 06-96. Thursday. February 29. 1996 Council Meeting No. 07-96. Wednesday. March 6. 1996 #167. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 05-96, 06-96 and 07-96 be adopted as printed and circulated. CARRIED II SECTION "A .. -CONSENT ITEMS II CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS York Region re: Town of Aurora Letter Regarding Resident's Request for Traffic Signals at the Intersection of Bathurst Street and Heathwood Heights THAT the correspondence be received as information; and THAT a copy of the Region's letter be sent to the resident. "•-····-· ·•·---···--·-·~~.......::..-'-'-.;__-• ----------·-· ·-· ~"-'-·"--~•'-'·'~•''"'-="·•=="'"~"""""''-5t&l$!mfN .• :!M;tt»i1'!&'''''""«<''''''"'"'""""="'-~----~.-. Aurora Council Minutes No. 09-96 Wednesday, March 27, 1996 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 Page 3 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. . .---•---·-· '""---····--··---.-·-"-'-"-----. -----------~ .. _:_: __ , __ . -··-· ·-· ·-· · "'"~---~"'-"-~--""""-''•"""'-"'''""-'mism.am ~=u•JO~~'=""-'""~~~------· ·---'----•-- Aurora Council Minutes No. 09-96 Wednesday, March 27, 1996 York Region Abuse Program re: Request for Permission to Sell Raffle Tickets in the Town of Aurora Page 4 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. -·--------····-·~----~--.'......:...:~.:. • ...:_ __ ~:------~--~--~: ..• .c.:..:~---'·~-"-'~-~---~·"'='""'""-"''<'""''''""'5&-c==~"'-"'"'''''~'="-"""==~·"~~-----'--'-~--........ :... '--·-------"""'""·--·-----------'-'-~~-·------'·--------------··---- \. ·~- Aurora Council Minutes No. 09-96 Wednesday, March 27, 1996 ·Page 5 #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 Aurora Council Minutes No. 09-96 Wednesday, March 27, 1996 Page 6 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 Aurora Council Minutes No. 09-96 Wednesday, March 27, 1996 Page 7 ·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. I , 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 Aurora Council Minutes No. 09-96 Wednesday, March 27,1996 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 Page 8 #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; ·--,·-•-·•·--~••·~~--·-··-'·;·-~ ····-------------~-'--__;4,,____._,_. ·-· _, '---------~=--~·"'='--'=-'SS:C<C;Z<Oi<5l<C<•M:';x';<,:''iC,''''"''"='-""r~-..--•-•o~--·----'-.~··-'--. ---'----'·-'---·• '"'""""" ,-""" I Aurora Council Minutes No. 09-96 Wednesday, March 27, 1996 Page 7 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 /" Aurora Council Minutes No. 09-96 Wednesday, March 27, 1996 Page 8 // CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION / //// 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 I . 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 I 't\-Q.lL\_:\ · #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; • ••··~·~r~·-•--•-~"~~-·-"''-''"'C~ .. -.. '-'.,,,__ ,, .. ---·----•"'-'-'-'•.....:'~'"'-'-~~---•·~~. ~~-===~~~-•='"'""·"""'-~--------·~'·--'•........._--.. --'-·----'------... ------~~----•--"'"--•·-----·• Aurora Council Minutes No. 09-96 Wednesday, March 27, 1996 Page 9 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; ~~-··"~" "'·-~~---'-~-'---~--~~-·-·----~-· -·~·-~.',,__;,;.,. ____ ~---·---· ·-·="'·'"""''""'''''·~='¥".=.'='L-.""~· --~-n~•·'--·------•.:.·--'-----•-;,,_-,,_ •------------ Aurora Council Minutes No. 09-96 Wednesday, March 27, 1996 Page 10 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. Aurora Council Minutes No. 09-96 Wednesday, March 27, 1996 Page 11 #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 . ~--~---~·~----~·~--··--"~·--·~·-,~-.,,.-,~"------'·~~··__...·,"'"==·'C"'·=-~===-="""""'-""~"·" 3 "···= '"'''"""""·~-----·~ "'"--·---·-· ~' .. --.......c..~.--.... ··---···-· -----------~'"'"'-''--··-.... , _______ _ Aurora Council Minutes No. 09-96 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. -•·c-~oho~~~"'o»•-m~ov.~•-'"'-'-•~•~~-·-•-•·-•"-w_» ___ .....:.._..~--· ~· -·-· "'~• ---~~~~-·'-"-"==""="""-"'""""""~~~~----·-·-· -------'~~-'------------~· ·--"·~---·---··---~---- Aurora ~ouncil Minutes No. 09-96 Wednesday, March 27, 1996 Page 13 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 / T.JO LA UNICIPAL CLERK