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TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL
MEETING NO. 18-97
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, May 14, 1997
8:00p.m.
MINUTES
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith, Healy,
McKenzie, Morris, ()chalski, Sorley, Wallace and Weller.
STAFF MEMBERS Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services, Director of Planning, Director of Building
Administration, Director of Leisure Services, Director of
Public Works, Fire Chief, Treasurer, and Council/
Committee Secretary.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Mayor Jones declared an interest in Recommendation No. 24 of the Administration and
Finance Committee Report No. 05c97 by virtue of his indication of candidacy in the 1 997
Municipal Election; and Reports C097-025-139 and PL97-070-143 by virtue of
membership with Timberlane Tennis and Country Club 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 the corresponc;lence from Armel, Cohen, Stieber
regarding the Market Study Review of the Aurora Shopping Centre Site, and in first and
second reading of Bill 3828-97 .D by virtue of ownership of a business that leases its
premises from the Aurora Shopping Centre 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
#290. r Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein with the
addition of the following items:
Memorandum from Mayor Jones regarqing delegation status for Mr.
David Hirsh and Ms. Karen Lynch regarding Report PL97-072-144.
Memorandum from Councillor McKenzie regarding temporary road
closure By-law 3832-97. T for July 1st Parade to Section B of the
Agenda.
Report No. C097-026-146 -Acceptance of General Services
Easement, Mr. Fred Ranke!-Bloomington Road and Elderberry Trail to
the New Business section of the Agenda.
Correspondence from the City of York regarding the assistance to
southern Manitoba to the New Business .section of the Agenda.
Memorandum from the Director of Corporate Services regarding
fireworks sales-Big Brothers of York to the New Business section of
the Age~da.
CARRIED
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PRESENTATIONS
Councillor Sorley. Chairoerson. Community Core Review
Committee re: Presentation of Prizes to 1st. 2nd and 3rd Place
Winners of the Historic Aurora Downtown Flag Festival Contest
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Councillor Sorley advised Council that the Community Core Review Committee held a
contest wherein residents of the Town of Aurora were invited to submit drawings for
banner-style flags for the downtown core depicting the uniqueness of the dowtown core
area. He indicated that there were several good submissions and that three were chosen
in the contest. Councillor Sorley presented the 1st prize winner Suzanne Reiner with a
$250 cheque and a Town of Aurora sweatshirt; the 2nd prize winner Roger Whitnall with
a $1 00 cheque and a Town of Aurora sweatshirt. He informed Council that the 3rd prize
winner Corrine McConnell was unable to attend and that her prize would be presented to
her at a future date. Mayor Jones on behalf of Council expressed the Town's appreciation
to the Community Core Review Committee for. the contest and congratulated everyone
who participated in this contest.
DELEGATIONS
Mr. Bill Hogg. Member of Ad Hoc Code of Ethics Review
Committee re: Code of Ethics for Members of Council
Councillor Morris, Chair of the Ad Hoc Code of Ethics .Review Committee advised Council
that over the past few months some Members of Council and four citizen members have
been meeting to draft a Code of Ethics Document for Members of Council which is
available for them to consider this evening. She indicated that the citizen members were
Mr. Bill Hogg, Mr. Steve Hinder, Mrs. Rosalyn Gonsalves, and Mr. Wesley Cragg.
Councillor Morris then introduced Mr. Bill Hogg who provided an overview of the process
involved in formulating the proposed Code of Ethics for Members of Council. He stated
that he hoped that in the future Council would use this Document as a guide to assist
them in fulfilling their duties in office. Mr. Hogg concluded by requesting that Council
focus on the spirit and intent of the Document. Mayor Jones thanked Mr. Hogg for
participating on the Ad Hoc Committee.
#291. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with
Administration and Finance Committee Report No. 05-97.
CARRIED
Mr. David Hirsh re: Report PL97-072-144-Proposed Plan of Subdivision.
Part of Lot 79. Concession 1. W.Y.S .. 750179 Ontario Limited
Mr. David Hirsh spoke on behalf of 750179 Ontario Limited regarding the property on the
south side of Kennedy Street West between Lensmith Drive and Corner Ridge Road. He
indicated that a Consulting Engineer had been retained to restore the site and resolve the
concerns that were raised by the complainants for the proposal. Mr. Hirsh informed
Council that remedial work would be scheduled to proceed quickly and should be
completed by mid August.
#292. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with
Report PL97-072-144~
CARRIED
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Ms. Karen Lynch. Resident re: Lands located on the South Side
of Kennedy Street West between Lensmith Drive and Corner Ridge
Road. 750179 Ontario Limited ,
Ms. Lynch indicated that the debris and dumping of materials that had occurred was
disruptive to the neighbourhood. A request for a quick solution to the problem was put
forward in this regard.
#293. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with
Report PL97-072-144.
CARRIED
SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing News Release
re: Financial Advisory Board Members Appointed
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
AMO's Policy Summary re: AMO's Standing Committee
Presentation on Bill 84 -Fire Protection and Prevention Act
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Federation of Canadian Municipalities re: FCM President's
Activities Over the Past Few Months
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
York Region Fire Services Review Committee re: Minutes
of York Region Fire Services Review Committee of
April 1 0. 1997
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
PowerTel TV re: Request for Public's Response and Support
of PowerTel TV's Application for a Multipoint Distribution
System License for Southern Ontario
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Residents of Avondale Crescent re: Request to Close
Avondale Crescent for Annual BBQ on June 21. 1997
THAT permission be granted to the residents of Avondale Crescent to close
Avondale Crescent for their annual BBQ on June 21, 1997 from 6:00p.m.
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to 11 :30 p.m.; 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.
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Memorandum from Mayor Jones re: Presentation from
Chris Robertson to The Town of Aurora-To The Top
Canada
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
City of Burlington re: Endorsement of Position Paper
Prepared by the GT A Mayors and Chairs with
Respect to Bill 98 -Development Charges 1 996 and
Response for the Public Hearings on Development
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
STAFF REPORTS
C097-024-131 -Closure and Sale of a Portion of
Edward Street to Exal Aluminum Inc.
THAT Council provide three readings to Bill 3825-97.T, being a By-law to
amend road closure By-Law 3781-96.T; and
THAT Staff be authorized to take such other steps as may be necessary to
resolve concerns respecting the legal description, including registering the
amending By-law and facilitating the registration of a correcting deed
respecting Aurora Hydro's easement.
LS97 -011-132 -Tri-Party Agreement between the
Town of Aurora. the Aurora Conference Centre and
the Aurora Youth Soccer Club
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement on
behalf of the Town of Aurora with the Aurora Conference Centre and the
Aurora Youth Soccer Club for the utilization of the Conference Centre for the
provision of soccer facilities.
LS97-012-133-Tender No. LS1997-09-
Front Rotary Mower
THAT Council approve the purchase of a Front Rotary Mower (John Deere
935) at a total cost of $16,706.05 from Hutchinson Farm Supply Inc.
LS97"016-134-Tender No. LS1997-1 0 -
Skid Steer Loader with Attachments
THAT Council approve the purchase of a Skid Steer Loader (John Deere
8875) at a total cost of $74,048.50 from Nobleton Farm Service.
PL97-065-135-Site Plan Applications and Removal of
"H" Prefix. Arista Homes (Auroral Inc .. Block 105.
Registered Plan 65M-3073. Hollidge Boulevard
Bayview-Wellington Subdivision. D11-02-97. D14-18-96
THAT subject to the payment of fees and securities, Council authorize the
Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Site Plan Agreement with Arista Homes
(Aurora) Inc. and the Town of Aurora for the construction of a rowhouse
development comprising a total of 7 units on Block 1 05, Registered Plan
65M-3073; and
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THAT subject to the approval of the above noted Site Plan Agreement,
Council give two readings at this meeting to Bill 3817-97.D to remove the
Holding (H) prefix from the subject lands.
#294.
PL97-071-137 -Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
Cat-Tail Investments Inc .. !Metrus Management Inc.)
Blocks 1 & 3. Registered Plan 65M-3014. Stone Road
D14-24-96
THAT Report PL97-071-137 be received as information; and
THAT Bill 3824-97 .D respecting the rezoning of lands known as Blocks 1
and 3, Registered Plan 65M-2338, forming part of the May 14, 1997
Council agenda, be given first and second reading.
Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Weller
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 '"8'"-MATTERS FOR CON;IDERATION II
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: Proposals
from AMO - A New Partnership for Taxpayers
AMO's For Your Information -Local Impacts of
Government's Decision to Change W.D.W. Arrangements
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: 1997
Ontario Budoet
Government Members' Services re: Highlights of the
1997 Ontario Budget
AMO's Municipal Alert re: Provincial Budget Consistent
with Announced Changes to Who Does What
#295. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the items of correspondence be received; and
THAT Staff be directed to continue to apprise Council as information
becomes .available on these matters.
CARRIED
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AMO's Municipal Alert re: Agreement Reached
on the Infrastructure Works Program
Page 6
#296. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
AMO's Policy Summary re: AMO's Standing Committee
Presentation on Bill 1 09 -Control of Public Libraries Act
#297. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded bv, Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
AMO's For Your Information re: AMO Board Reviews
Transition Team Strateav •
#298. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Township of Richmond re: Request for Endorsement of
Resolution -Request for Amendment to Bill 1 05 -The
Police Services Act
#299. Movedby Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora endorse the resolution of the
Township of Richmond; and
THAT the Honourable Robert Runciman be advised in this regard.
CARRIED
Ministry of the Solicitor General and Correctional Services
re: Correctional·. Facility Willing Host Siting Process
#300. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Federation of Canadian Municipalities re: 1997 Federal
Election
#301. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
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Township of King re: Notice of Adoption of Amendment
No. 55 to the Township of King Official Plan-Resort/
Recreational Development & the Clublink Residences at
King Valley Golf Course
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#302. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Aurora Heights Public School re: Request for Crossing
Guard at Aurora Heights Public School for the Mornings.
Lunch Hours and at the end of School
#303. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the correspondence be referred to Staff to report to the Municipal
Operations Committee on the application of the criteria for crossing guards
in this instance.
CARRIED
Simcoe Bassmasters.-Bass Anglers Sportsman Society re:
Invitation to First Annual Clean Up Lake Simcoe Derby
#304. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Mr. Randel Davy. Paramedic re: Articles in the Era Banner
and the Toronto Star regarding Regional Fire Plan
#305. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Memorandum from Mayor Jones re: Contribution towards
the Manitoba Flood Relief Fund
#306. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT a contribution of $1 ,000 be made towards the Manitoba FlOod Relief
Fund.
CARRIED
Memorandum from Councillor Weller re: Condition
. Assessment of McMahon Park Clubhouse and the
Town Park Bandshell
#307. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT Staff be directed to report to the Leisure Services Advisory Committee
in June on this matter.
CARRIED
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Town of Newmarket re: Challenge to Participate
in the Annual Persechini Easter Seal Run/Walkathon
on Sunday. May 25. 1997
#308. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Armel. Cohen. Stieber re: Aurora Shopping Centre
and Sterling Drug Site and Market Study Review -
Additional Commercial Development
#309. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
' Councillor Wallace,. having previously declared an interest in this correspondence, did not
take part in the vote called for in this regard.
Memorandum from CounCillor McKenzie re: Temporary
Road Closure By-law for July 1st Parade
#310. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT By-law No. 3832-97.T be given first, second and third reading at this
meeting; and
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora request approval
· of the Regional Municipality of York for the temporary closure of Yonge
Street (Y.R.#1) between Orchard Heights Boulevard and St. John's Sideroad
for holding the July 1st Parade.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Administration and Finance Committee Meeting No. 05-97
Tuesday. May 6. 1997
#311. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT the Report of the Administration and Finance Committee Meeting No.
05-97 be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted with the exception of Recommendation Nos. 3, 8, 1 0, 20, 22, 23
and 24.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
REPORT NO. 05-97. TUESDAY. MAY 6. 1997-RECOMMENDATION NO.3
TR97-011-127 re: 1997 Insurance Program Review
#312. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT the 1997/1998 Insurance Program be renewed with Sparks and
Gilbert Insurance Brokers Inc., Aurora (Frank Cowan Company Limited) at an
estimated annual cost of $246,633 plus tax;
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THAT the self insured deductible for Municipal Liability be increased to
$5,000 and that the self insured deductibles for Automobile and Boiler and
Machinery be increased to $1 0,000;
THAT savings resulting from the increased deductibles be transferred to the
Insurance Reserve Fund {up to the maximum $300,099 allocated for the
1997 operating budget for insurance purposes); and
THAT the Municipal Capital Reserve Fund allocate a one-time contribution
of $300,000 to the Insurance Reserve Fund to establish an adequate funding
base for the increased self insured deductibles and to provide adequate
financing to resolve small claims disputes between staff and a claims
adjustment firm, thereby removing small claims to outside of the large claims
process dealt with by the insurance company.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESSARISING FROM ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
REPORT NO. 05-97. TUESDAY. MAY 6. 1997 -RECOMMENDATION NO. 8
TR97-012-128 re: 1997 Waste Water Rebate
#313. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT the $1,750,000 waste water settlement remain in the Water/ Sewer
Reserve Fund be approved; and
THAT Staff be directed to prepare a report prior to year end which provides
updated information on:
1. The Town of Aurora Water and Sewer infrastructure replacement
costs.
2. The status of the Water/Sewer Reserve Fund.
3. A recommended strategy to achieve the Town's objective to self-
finance future infrastructure replacement requirements from the
Water/Sewer Reserve Fund.
On a recorded vote, the resolution was CARRIED
YEAS: 6 NAY: 3
VOTING YEA: Councillors McKenzie, Morris, Ochalski, Sorley, Wallace and Mayor
Jones.
VOTING NAY: Councillors Griffith, Healy and Weller.
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM ADMINISTRATION AND FIN,ANCE COMMITTEE
REPORT NO. 05-97. TUESDAY. MAY 6. 1997-RECOMMENDATION NO. 10
Memo from Councillor Phyllis Morris. Chairperson. Ad Hoc
Code of Ethics Review Committee re: Proposed Code of Ethics
Ddcument for Members of Council and Delegation of Mr. Bill Hogg
#314. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT the Code of Ethics for Members of Council as recommended by the
Ad Hoc Code of Ethics Review Committee be adopted.
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On a recorded vote, the resolution was CARRIED
YEAS: 6 NAY: 3
VOTING YEA: Councillors Griffith, Healy, McKenzie, Morris, Sorley and Mayor Jones.
VOTING NAY: Councillors Ochalski, Wallace and Weller.
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
REPORT NO. 05-97. TUESDAY. MAY 6. 1997-RECOMMENDATION NO. 20
TR97-013-129 re: Management Information Systems Update
#315. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT Report TR97-013-129 on the implementation of the 1997
Management Information System Plan be received as information.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
REPORT NO. 05-97. TUESDAY. MAY 6. 1997-RECOMMENDATION NO. 22
C097-019-130 re: Parking By-law Revision-Hourly Limit
#316. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded bY Councillor Sorley
THAT the provisions of the Parking By-law 3377-92 be amended to provide
a maximum 8 hour limit on all streets within the Town not otherwise
regulated;
THAT the provisions ofthe Parking By-law No. 3377-92 be amended to
revise the dimensions of handicapped parking stalls as set out herein; and
THAT the provisions of Schedules 'Ill' and 'V' of Parking By-law 3377-92
related to parking and stopping on certain streets be replaced with the
Schedules 'Ill' and 'V' appended to Report C097-019-130.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#317. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT the first paragraph of the motion be amended to provide a maximum
24 .hour limit.
CARRIED
The main motion CARRIED AS AMENDED.
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
REPORT NO. 05-97. TUESDAY. MAY 6. 1997-RECOMMENDATION NO. 23
Chief Administrative Officer re: Request to
Host Federal All Candidates Meeting at the Town Hall
#318. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT permission be granted to rent the Council Chambers of the Town Hall
.on May 21, 1997 to host a 1997 Federal All Candidates Meeting.
DEFEATED
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#319 .. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Council Chambers be made available to host the 1997 Federal All
Candidates Meeting at no cost;
THAT the Candidates Meeting date be changed to May 27, 1997; and
THAT Notice of this meeting be placed on the Town Information Signs and
in the Town of Aurora Notice Board.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
REPORT NO. 05-97. TUESDAY. MAY 6. 1997-RECOMMENDATION NO. 24
Councillor Weller re: Motion regarding the Mayor's Salary:
and Remuneration for Mayor -Benchmark Comparisons -May 1997
Mayor Jones, having previously. declared an interest in the Motion regarding the Mayor's
Salary, relinquished the Chair to Deputy Mayor Healy and left the Council Chambers for
the duration of this discussion.
#320. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT the matter be ,deferred until the next Administration and Finance
Committee Meeting.
CARRIED
Mayor Jones, having previously declared an interest in this item, did not take part in the
vote called for in this regard.
At this point in the Meeting, Mayor Jones resumed the Chair.
Business Development Committee Meeting No. 01-97
Wednesday. April 9. 1997
#321. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Minutes of the Business Development Committee Meeting No. 01-
97 held on April 9, 1997 be received as information; and
THAT the Business Development Committee be authorized to hold a Public
Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 1997 to discuss the Draft
Economic Development Strategy.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
BA97-002-138-Fill By-law No, 3829-97.P
#322. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council provide three readings to Bill No. 3829-97.P a By-law to
regulate the placing and dumping of fill on properties within the Town of
Aurora;
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THAT Council authorize Staff to collect securities in the amount of
$1 000.00 per hectare of land affected by the dumping and/or placing of fill;
and ,
THAT Staff be directed to revise the· building permit fee schedule to
incorporate fees for a fill permit in the amounts of $100.00 and $500.00 for
residential and all other properties respectively.
CARRIED
C097-025-139-Request for Street Name-610645 Ontario Inc.
!Timberlanel. Part of Lot 75. Concession 1. being Parts 2 and 6
on Reference Plan 65R-18722. Vandorf Sideroad
At this point in the Meeting, Mayor Jones relinquished the Chair to Acting Deputy Mayor
McKenzie.
#323. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Council allocate the name 'FALCONWOOD HOLLOW' to the private
internal road within the proposed condominium development, namely Parts
2 and 6 on Reference Plan 65R-18722 . •
CARRIED
Mayor Jones, having previously declared an interest in this Report, did not take part in the
vote called for in this regard.
At this point in the Meeting, Mayor Jones resumed the Chair.
PW97-014-140-Approval to Execute a Pre-Servicing
Agreement -Bavview Wellington Phase II Subdivision I 1 9T -881 001
#324. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Council endorse the recommendation of Staff to establish a policy
respecting the provision of securities for the installation of municipal services
such that security shall be provided in an amount equal to 50% of the
estimated cost of municipal services, and such that the maximum required
shall be no more than $1,000,000.00; and
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement
between the Town of Aurora and Bayview Business Park Inc. to permit the
preservicing of the lands in the Bayview Wellington -Phase II subdivision
( 1 9T -881 00} subject to the following conditions:
(a} Issuance of a permit under the Topsoil Preservation By-law;
(b) Receipt of proof of insurance indemnifying the Town in an amount of
$5,000.000.00; and
(c) Receipt of engineering fees and securities in accordance with standard
procedures for subdivision developments in the amounts specified.
CARRIED
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PW97-016-141-Tender Award-Reconstruction of Connaught
Avenue. Wells Street to Edward Street. Tender PW-1997-05
#325. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Tender PW-1997-05 Reconstruction of Connaught Avenue, Wells St.
to Edward St., Town of Aurora, be awarded to Campus Construction Inc.,
at its' adjusted tender price of $246,607. 75;
THAT an Engineering and Inspection allowance of $12,330.39 be approved
for this project;
THAT an allowance for utility relocation works of $12,500.00 be approved
for this project; and ·
THAT the project costs for roadworks and underground services be charged
to Account Nos. 3522 and 4580 respectively as provided for in the 1997
Budget.
CARRIED
PW97-019-142-Tender Award for Orchard Heights Boulevard
Resurfacing and Vandorf Sideroad Resurfacing. PW-1997-07
#326. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT Tender PW-1997-07, Orchard Heights Boulevard and Vandorf
Sideroad Resurfacing, be awarded to Miller Paving Limited at its tender pric;e
of $336, 172.03; and
THAT an Engineering and lnspebtion Allowance of $16,808.60 be approved
for this project; and
THAT the project cost be charged to Account No. 3523 for Orchard Heights
Boulevard and to Account No. 3524 for Vandorf Sideroad.
CARRIED
PL97-070-143-Site Plan Application. 610645 Ontario Inc.
!Timberlane Tennis and Country Clubl. 155 Vandorf Sideroad
South side of Vandorf Sideroad. west of Bayview Avenue
D11-05-96
At this point in the Meeting, Mayor Jones relinquished the Chair to Deputy Mayor Healy.
#327. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the Site Plan
Agreement with 610645 Ontario Inc. {Timberlane Tennis Club} and the
Town of Aurora for the development of a 30 unit townhouse complex
subject to:
o the payment of all fees and securities;
o Council's approval of the street name; and
o final approval of the severance of the subject site under file D1 0-04-
96.
CARRIED·
Mayor Jones, having previously declared an interest in this Report, did not take part in the
vote· called for in this regard.
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At this point in the Meeting, Mayor Jones resumed the Chair.
PL97-072-144-Proposed Plan of Subdivision. Part of Lot 79.
Concession 1 . W. Y .S .. 750179 Ontario Limited. File 19T-88031
and Delegations of Mr. David Hirsh and Ms. Karen Lynch
#328. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Regional Planning Department be advised that the Council of the
Town of Aurora has removed the servicing capacity from Proposed Plan of
Subdivision 19T-88031;
THAT the chart entitled "Unbuilt Residential Units Requiring Water and
Sewage Servicing -Town of Aurora" be altered to exclude reference to
number 14-750179 Ontario Limited; and
THAT Regional Council be requested to review and withdraw the draft
approval of Proposed Plan of Subdivision 19T-88031 as provided for through
the Region's conditions of draft approval.
DEFERRAL: Upon the question of the adoption of the motion, it was:
#329. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the matter be deferred until August 1997; and
THAT the deferral be conditional upon the property owner taking immediate
action to clean the site of refuse and garbage prior to May 31 , 1 997.
CARRIED
CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: Appointment
of Marc Neeb. Chief Administrative Officer to the Greater
Toronto Coordinating Committee
#330. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
PL97-069-136 -Proposed Site Plan Amendment
Application. York Region Roman Catholic Separate
School Board. Our Lady of Grace Elementary School
Block 1 07. Registered Plan 65M-2338. 120 Aurora
Heights Drive. D 11-28-86
#331. Moved by Councillor Healy 'Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Report PL97-069-136 be received as information; and
THAT Staff be directed to report to Council when the issue is resolved.
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Aurora Council Minutes No. 18-97
Wednesday, May 14, 1997
Page 15
BY-LAWS
#332. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills
for First Reading:
3734-96.P
3817-97.0
3824-97.0
3825-97.T
3826-97.0
3827-97.T
3828-97.0
3829-97.P
3831-97.T
3832-97.T .
3833-97.C
3834-97.P
Being a By-law to licence and regulate
owners and drivers of limousines.
Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213078 (Arista Homes).
Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Cat-Tail, Blocks 1 &3).
Being a By-law to amend By-law
3781-96. T in relation to the closure
and sale of a portion of Edward
Street in the Town of Aurora.
Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Bayview Wellington
Management).
Being a By-law to dedicate certain
lands as public highways on
Registered Plan 65M-2976
forming part of Stone Road.
Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (First Professionai-CTC Lands).
Being a By-law to· control the dumping
of fill and alteration of grades.
Being a By-law to temporarily close
Industrial Parkway North within the Town
of Aurora in conjunction with holiday·
celebrations planned for July 1, 1997.
Being a by-law to temporarily close a
portion of Yonge Street within the Town
of Aurora for the July 1st, 1997 Parade.
Being a By-law to amend By-law
3737-96.C, as amended, a By-law to
govern the procedures of the Council of
the Town of Aurora and its Committees.
and Boards (Ad Hoc Committee Membership).
Being a By-law to amend By-law
3302-91 , a By-law to regulate the sale
and setting off of fireworks in the Town
of Aurora (Town Special Events Programs).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Councillor Wallace, having previously declared an interest in By-law 3828-97.0, did not
take part in the vote called for with respect to this By-law.
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Wednesday, May 14, 1997
Page 16
#333. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills
for Second Reading:
3680-96.P
3817-97.0
3824-97.0
3825-97.T
3826-97.0
3827-97.T
3828-97.0
3829-97.P
3831-97.T
3832-97.T
3833-97.C
3834-97.P
Being a By-law to license, regulate
and govern taxicab brokers, owners
and drivers.
Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213078 (Arista Homes).
Being a By-law to amend By~law
No. 2213-78 (Cat-Tail, Blocks 1 &3).
Being a By-law to amend By-law
3781-96.T in relation to the closure
arid sale of a portion of Edward
Street in the Town of Aurora.
· Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Bayview Wellington
Management).
Being a By-law to dedicate certain
lands as public highways on
Registered Plan 65M-2976
forming part of Stone Road.
Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (First Professionai-CTC Lands).
Being a By-law to control the dumping
of fill and alteration of grades.
Being a By-law to temporarily close
. ,Industrial Parkway North within the
Town pf Aurora in conjunction with
holiday celebrations planned for
July 1, 1997.
Being a by-law to temporarily close a
portion of Yonge Street within the Town
of Aurora for the July 1st, 1997 Parade.
Being a By-law to amend By-law
3737-96.C, as amended, a By-law to
govern the procedures of the Council of
the Town of Aurora and its Committees
and Boards (Ad Hoc Committee Membership).
Being a By-law to amend By-law 3302-91,
a By-law to regulate the sale and setting
off of fireworks in the Town of Aurora
(Town Special Events Programs).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Councillor Wallace, having previously declared an interest in By-law 3828-97 .D, did not
take part in the vote called for with respect to this By-law.
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Page 17
#334.
#335.
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:
3810-97.F
3813-97.T
38l6-97.D
Being a By-law to extend the
moratorium on development
charges for industrial additions .
• Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law No. 3377-92 with respect
to Industrial Parkway South and
Englehard Drive.
Being a By-law to exempt certain
blocks on Registered Plan 65M-3073
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).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-
laws for Third Reading:
3825-97.T
3829-97.P
3831-97.T
3832-97.T
3833-97.C
3834-97.P
Being a By-law to amend By-law
3781-96. T in relation to the closure
and sale of a portion of Edward
Street in the Town of Aurora.
Being a By-law to control the dumping
of fill and. alteration of grades.
Being a By-law to temporarily close
Industrial Parkway North within the
Town of Aurora in conjunction with
holiday celebrations planned for
July 1, 1997.
Being a by-law to temporarily close a
portion of Yonge Street within the Town
of Aurora for the July 1st, 1997 Parade.
Being a By-law to amend By-law
3737-96.C, as amended, a By-law to
govern the procedures of the Council of
the Town of Aurora and its Committees
and Boards {Ad Hoc Committee Membership).
Being a By-law to amend By-law
3302-91 , a By-law to regulate the
sale and setting off of fireworks in the
Town of Aurora {Town Special Events Programs).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
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Page 18
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Morris Enquired whether any action has been taken on the
parking of delivery vehicles on Rush Road.
Enquired whether the Town has any restriction on the
placement of a business logo on the decorative fencing
abutting the Canadian Tire site.
Enquired about the "For Rent" sign for the proposed
donut shop ' located at Wellington Street East and
Industrial Parkway South.
Councillor Wallace Enquired about the accumulation of .debris along the
north side of the .Canadian Tire site on Murray Drive.
Advised that the Street Sale would be held on June 1,
1997 from 1 :00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m and that
approximately 600 booths had been sold.
Councillor Ochalski Expressed her concern with the appearance of the
Canadian Tire logo on the decorative. fences along Yonge
Street.
#336. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the provisions of the Procedural· By-law be waived, the hour of
adjourned be extended and the Agenda be completed.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
C097-026-146-Acceptance of General Services Easement
Mr. Fred Rankel -Bloomington Road and Elderberry Trail
#337. Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to accept the transfer of a 1.5
metre wide general services and utilities easement across the frontage of
112 Elderberry Trail.
CARRIED
Memorandum from Director of Coroorate Services
re: Fireworks Sales-Big Brothers of York
#338. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT permission be granted to HigherPurpose Fundraising/Big Brothers of
York to place a trailer at the Aurora Heights Plaza for the sale of fireworks
for the upcoming May holiday weekend.
CARRIED
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City of York re: Assistance to Southern Manitoba
Page 19
#339. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Ochalkski
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#340. Moved by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the Meeting be adjourned at 1.1:02 p.m.
CARRIED
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