MINUTES - Council - 19961009TOWN OF AURORA.
COUNCIL
MEETING NO. 28-96
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, October 9, 1996
8:00p.m.
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ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS
STAFF MEMBERS
Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith,
McKenzie, Morris, Ochalski, Sorley, Wallace and Weller.
Councillor Healy was absent on vacation.
Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services, Director of Planning, Director of Leisure
Services, Director of Public Works, Treasurer and
Council/Committee Secretary.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#578. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Coun.cillor Ochalski
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein, with the
addition of the Correspondence from ChildNet to the New Business section
of the Agenda.
CARRIED
PRESENTATIONS
David Merkur and Joe Lebovic re: Arts and Culture Fund Grants
Mr. Merkur made the following presentations. Those receiving the grants indicated the
following uses for the funds:
• Aurora Early Learning Centre -a grant of $250.00 to be used to enhance their
language arts material.
• St. Joseph Catholic School Parent Teacher Association-a grant of $250.00 to be
used for "Artists in the School" program.
• Hillary House Committee -a grant of $3,000.00 to be used for the ongoing
restoration project at Hillary House.
• Sue Jaggernauth -a grant of $250.00 to be used towards her construction of a
Caribana Festival costume.
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• The Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'i's of Aurora - a grant of $250.00 to be used
for "Unity In Diversity Week" celebrations in Aurora.
• Devins Drive Parents' Association - a grant of $ 250.00 to be used towards the
school's arts program.
• Wells Street Public School - a grant of $300.00 to be used for hiring an artist to
assist in the creation of murals at the school.
Mr. Lebovic made the following presentations. Those receiving the grants indicated the
following uses for the funds:
'• Aurora. Nursery School - a grant of $300.00 to be used for hosting a "Speaking on
Wildlife" touring group.
• Terry Harrison - a grant of $500.00 to be used for stories production on audio
tapes and CD-ROM.
• Gloria D. Hope-a grant of $500.00to be used towards expenses for her sculpture
work.
• Aurora Horticultural & Garden Society - a grant of $400.00 to be used for wildlife
protection and promotion at the McKenzie Marsh on St.. John's Sideroad.
• Aurora Heights Public School - a grant of $400.00 to be used for a Canadian
author/illustrator to visit the. school.
• Aurora Museum - a grant of $600.00 to be used to purchase portable display
panels.
Memorandum from Mayor Jones re: Presentation of the Aurora
Baseball Challenge Cup to the Winning Team
Mayor Jones presented the 2nd Annual Aurora Baseball Challenge Cup to Staff
representatives in connection with the baseball game for charity held on September 20,
1996. Staff representative, Grace Marsh indicated that $300 had been raised toward
various charitable purposes in the Town and commended Council Team members for their
assistance and participation in this event.
At this point in the meeting, Councillor Sorley declared an interest in By-law No. 3766-
96.D by virtue of a solicitor-client relationship and in Recommendation No. 10 of
Administration and Finance Committee Report No. 02-96 by virtue of his residence. in the
vicinity. He did not take part in or vote on any questions in these regard or attempt in any
way to influence the voting on such questions.
II SECTION. "A .. -CONSENT ITEMS II
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Town of Markham re: Challenge -Fund Raising Event
for United Way of York Region: Canada Chinese Computer
Association's !CCCAl 3rd Annual Bowling Tournament &
Gala Dinner
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
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Robert Katzman. Scouts Canada re: Request for Proclamation -
"Scouts Canada Apple Day". October 19. 1996
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THAT October 19, 1996 be proclaimed "Scouts Canada Apple Day" in the
Town of Aurora.
The Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'i's of Aurora re:
Request for Proclamation-"Unity in Diversity Week".
November10-16. 1996
THAT November 1 0-16, 19.96 be proclaimed "Unity in Diversity Week" in
the Town of Aurora.
C. Greenland and Family. Residents re: Growth
Management Options
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Royal Canadian Legion re: Request for Approval and
Invitation for Remembrance Day Parade. November 1 0. 1996:
Request for Proclamation -"Poppy Week": Request to Pay for
Remembrance Day Programs and to Purchase One Wreath
THAT permission be granted to conduct the Remembrance Day parade and
members of Council wishing to attend the events scheduled be invited to do
in accordance with the normal policy;
THAT November 1-11 , 1 996 be proclaimed "Poppy Week" and notice of the
proclamation be placed in the Town of Aurora Notice Board; and
THAT the Town pay for the Remembrance Day programs and the purchase
of one wreath in the amount of $60.00.
Committee of Adjustment " Notices of Decision
Applications-A-71 &72-96/D13-71 &72-96 !Thomas!
Application -B-09-96/D 1 0-09-96 !496943 Ontario Limited!
Applications-A-69&70-96/D13-69&70-96 (Maio!
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
STAFF REPORTS
C096-053-258 -Dedication of Certain Lands on
Plan 65R-17160 as Public Highways Forming Part
of Kennedy Street West
THAT Bill No. 3768-96.T, being a By-law to dedicate certain lands on Plan
65R-17160 as public highways forming part of Kennedy Street West be
given first and second reading.
PL96-095-259 -Proposed Site Plan Amendment
Torcan Chemical Ltd, 110 Industrial Parkway North
Part of Lot 103. Plan 246. D11-04-95
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Site Plan
Amendment Agreement with Torcan Chemical Ltd. and the Town of Aurora
to facilitate an extension of the northerly driveway <;~nd parking area addition.
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#579. Moved by Councillor Ochalski 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 "8"-MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Town of Kapuskasing re: Request for Endorsement of
Resolution -"Health Care System"
#580. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora endorse the resolution of the Town·
of Kapuskasing.
CARRIED
AMO's Municipal For Your Information re: Crombie Panel
Releases Recommendations on Fire Services
#581. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Administration and Finance Committee Report No. 02-96
Tuesday. October 1 . 1 996
#582. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Report of the Administration and Finance Committee Meeting No.
02-96 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted, with the exception of Recommendation No. 13.
CARRIED
Councillor Sorley, having previously declared an interest in Recommendation No. 10, did
not take part in the vote called for regarding this matter.
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NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
REPORT NO. 02-96. TUESDAY. OCTOBER 1. 1996-RECOMMENDATION NO. 13
LS96-027C250 re: Renewal of Rental Agreement -Aurora Early
Learning Centre Cooperative and Delegation of Ralph P. Dickinson
#583. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the delegation of Ralph P. Dickinson be received as information; and
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the attached form of
lease for the use of the premises at the former .Jack Wood's property to the
Aurora Early Learning Centre Cooperative for a one (1) year term ending
June 30, 1997 in the amount of $9,220 per annum, including G.S.T.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
C096-052-260 -By-law Services Vehicle Acquisition
#584. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the proposal submitted by Highland Chev-Oids Geo Cadillac Ltd: for
the provision of a 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier on a 36 month leased basis be
accepted.
CARRIED
CONSIDERATION OF OTHER BUSINESS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
AT A PREVIOUS MEETING
Memorandum from Councillor Morris re: Code of Ethics
for Elected Members of Aurora Town Council
#585. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Sor/ey
WHEREAS all Councillors are governed by the Municipal Conflict of Interest
Act;
AND WHEREAS all elected officials are also governed by certain sections of
the Criminal Code of Canada;
AND WHEREAS the Town of Aurora has adopted a Corporate. Values
Document;
AND WHEREAS all Members of Council wish to serve the Towri of Aurora
to· the best of their ability in an open, honest, competent and efficient
manner;
AND WHEREAS all elected officials sign a Declaration of Elected Office;
· AND WHEREAS the residents of the Town of Aurora may benefit from
having access to a clearly defined document which their elected officials
have committed to uphold while serving them during thei.r term of office;
AND WHEREAS in order to strengthen the democratic operation of the Town
of Aurora and to enhance public trust in our government, a code of ethics
would serve to supplement existing federal, provincial legislation in a manner
consistent with that legislation;
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AND WHEREAS Members of Council hold office for the benefit of the public,
and their conduct must be, and appear to be of the highest standard, and in
accordance with the public interest;
THEREFORE BE IT NOW RESOLVED THAT an Ad Hoc Committee for the
· Code of Ethics Review Committee be established consisting of the Mayor
and any Councillor who wishes to serve on it be appointed by Council, and
further that the Ad Hoc Committee be assisted by the Chief Administrative
Officer and the Director of Corporate Services, and that a resident be also
appointed to the Committee and such Committee will report to Council
through the Administration and Finance Co.mmittee, and the purpose of the
Ad Hoc Committee will be.to research and develop an appropriate "Code of
Ethics" for the elected members of the Aurora Town Council, and further
that the proposed "Code of Ethics" be available and considered for
implementation in time for the next municipal election.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#586. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT paragraph 6 beamended by changing the word "document" to "Code
of Ethics" and paragraph 8 be amended by changing the word "conduct" to
"Ethics".
DEFEATED
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#587. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the operational clause of the motion be amended to provide the
composition of the Committee shall be referred to the Administration and
Finance Committee for consideration.
CARRIED
On a recorded vote, the main motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED
YEAS: 5 NAY: 3
VOTING YEA: Councillors Griffith, McKenzie, Morris, Sorley and Mayor Jones.
VOTING NAY: Councillors Ochalski, Wallace and Weller.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Memorandum from Councillor McKenzie re: Santa Claus
Parade. November 16. 1996
#588. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora requests
approval from the Regional Municipality of York for the temporary closure of
Yonge Street (Y.R.1) from the north limit of Lot 83, Concession I to St.
John's Sideroad from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Wellington Street from
Temperance Street to Victoria Street from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on
Saturday, November 16, 1996 for holding the Santa Claus parade.
CARRIED
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BY-LAWS
#589.
#590.
#591.
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills
for First Reading:
3768-96.T
· 3769-96.T
Being a By-law to dedicate certain lands
as public highways on Reference Plan
65R-17160 forming part of Kennedy Street
West and McDonald Drive.
Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
3737-96.C, a By-law togovern the
procedures of the Council of the Town
of Aurora and its Committees and Boards.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills
for Second Reading:
3768-96.T
3769-96.T
Being a By-law to dedicate certain lands
as public highways on Reference Plan
65R-17160 forming part of Kennedy Strej'lt
West and McDonald Drive.
Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
3737-96.C, a By-law to govern the
procedures of the Council of the Town
of Aurora and its Committees and Boards.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-
law for Third Reading:
3764-96.T Being a By-law to temporarily close
Yonge Street, within the Town of
Aurora, for a Santa Claus parade.
AND THAT the samebe taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
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#592. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-
law for Third Reading:
3766-96.D Being a By-law to exempt certain lots
on Registered Plan 1 07 in Aurora, from
the Part Lot Control provisions as
provided in subsection 50(5) of the
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13
(as amended) (Diamond).
AND THAT the same ·be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
Councillor Sorley, having previously declared an interest By-law No. 3766-96.D, did not
take part in the vote called for in this regard.
NOTICE OF MOTION
Councillor Weller gave notice regarding the introduction of a motion respecting the size
of Council.
NEW BUSINESS
ChildNet re: Request for Endorsement of Child Protection Program
#593. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Sorley
TH.A T the concept of the Child Protection Program be endorsed.
CARRIED
IN CAMERA
Litigation Matter
#594. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT this Council proceed In Camera in order to address a potential
litigation matter.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#595. Moved by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:25p.m.
CARRIED
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