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ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS
STAFF MEMBERS
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL
MEETING NO. 41-97
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, November 19, 1997
8:00p.m.
MINUTES
Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith, Healy,
McKenzie, Morris, Ochalski, Sorley, and Wallace.
Councillor Weller was absent on vacation.
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 Administrative
Coordinator.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#735. Moved by Councillor Wallace Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein with the
addition of correspondence from Barry Kearns regarding traffic concerns on
Dunning Avenue between Edward Street and Yonge Street.
CARRIED
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Jones extended his appreciation for the efforts of everyone who assisted in
organizing the Santa Claus Parade and their contribution in making this a successful event
'··· on behalf of the Town.
Mayor Jones presented outgoing Councillor Ochalski, Councillor Sorley, and Councillor
Wallace each with a plaque and gift on behalf of the municipality at this last regular
Council Meeting for this term. The Mayor commended the Members of Council for their
valued service and their efforts to enhance Aurora's quality of life and prosperity during
their terms on Council.
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 40-97. October 29. 1997
#736. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Wallace
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Number 40-97 be adopted as printed and
circulated.
CARRIED
SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
York Region. Transoortation and Works Committee
re: Clause No. 14. Report No. 18
-"Public Hearing -Widening and Reconstruction -
Wellington Street. Yonge Street to Leslie Street. Aurora"
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Kennel Inn Animal Control Centre re: Quarterly Report
for July. August and September. 1997
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Quebec Committee for Canada re: Request for
"People's Resolution fcir a United Canada"
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Canada Post Corooration re: Update on Canada Post Corooration
-CUPW Negotiations
THAT the correspondence be received as information .
. Ontario Human Rights Commission re:
Request for Proclamation
-"International Human Rights Day". December 10. 1997
THAT December 10, 1997 be proclaimed "International Human Rights Day",
in the Town of Aurora.
Navy League of Canada. Newmarket Branch re:
Request for Permission to Hold Fundraising Tag Days
on December 4c 7. 1997 in the Town ·of Aurora
THAT permission be granted to the Newmarket Branch of the Navy League
of Canada to hold fundraising tag days on December 4-7, 1997 in the Town
of Aurora.
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AMO's For Your Information re: AMO Comments on
Education Financing Components of Bill160
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Big Sisters of York re: Request for Permission to Sell
and Promote Lottery Calendar Program in Aurora.
November 20. 1997 to February 28. 1998
THAT approval be given to the Big Sisters of York to sell and promote a
Lottery Calendar Program in the Town of Aurora from November 20, 1997
to February 28, 1998.
STAFF REPORTS
#737.
LS97-027-304-Aurora Trail Plan
THAT Report No. LS97-027-304 regarding the Aurora Trail Plan be received
as information.
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the suggested resolutions respecting the matters listed as "Consent
Items" be adopted as submitted to Council and Staff be authorized to take
all necessary action required to give effect to same.
CARRIED
II SECTION "8~'-MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION II
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Frank Klees. M.P.P .. Ministry of Community and
Social Services re: Ontario Works
-Ontario's New Workfare Program
#738. Moved by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received; and
Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT Mr. Frank Klees, M.P.P. be invited to present an outline of the
Program.
CARRIED
Ministry of Citizenship. Culture and Recreation.
News Release re: Government Maintains Library Funding
#739. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the.correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
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AMO's Alert re: Bill 109
-Local Control of Public Libraries Act. 1997 is Withdrawn
#740. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
AMO's For Your Information re: AMO Makes Submissions
on New Legislation to Government Standing Committees
#741. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
York Region. Transportation and Works Committee re:
Clause No. 1. Report No. 18
-"Go Transit-Cost Allocation"
#742. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora advise the Regional Municipality
of York that discussion regarding GO Transit Cost Allocation should be
taking place across the entire Greater Toronto Area at the Greater Toronto
Services Board.
CARRIED
York Region. Planning Committee re·
Clause No. 4. Report No. 9
-"Planning Report No. 13800P. Regional Official Plan Amendment No. 3.
Amendment No. 17. Aurora"
#743. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
WHEREAS the Town of Aurora has undertaken a thorough review and
analysis of the Urban Expansion Area through the efforts of its Citizen
Committee under the auspices of the Growth Management Steering
Committee;
AND WHEREAS considerable public input has been obtained for the Town's
Growth Management Study initiative;
AND WHEREAS the Town has heard and received submissions outlining the
objectives of the Development Industry as part of its public consultation
process;
AND WHEREAS the Town of Aurora is satisfied that it has adequately
identified the lands to be designated as part of the Urban Expan!;lion Area
and has planned for moderate growth as part of its planning policies;
AND WHEREAS the current Official Plan and the provisions contained within
Official Plan Amendment No. 17 provide an adequate opportunity for the
review of the urban growth related provisions;
AND WHEREAS the views expressed at the Public Meeting conducted by the
Regional Municipality of York do not, in the opinion of this Council reflect the
views of the community as a whole;
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BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Regional Municipality of York be advised
that the Town of Aurora declines the opportunity to discuss expansion of
urban lands in the foreseeable future as alluded to in the Regional Planning
Report prepared in respect of Regional Official Plan Amendment No. 3.
CARRIED
York Region re: Resolution
-Apportionment of Provincially Downloaded Costs
#744. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the correspondence be endorsed.
City of Gloucester re: Bill' 149
-Payments-in-lieu of Taxes
CARRIED
#745. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Township of King re: Notice of Adoption of Amendment
No. 58 to the Township of King Official Plan
!The New Official Plan!
#746. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT .the correspondence be referred to Staff for a Report.
CARRIED
Town of Markham re: Allocation of GO Transit Costina
#747. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the correspondence be received; and
THAT the Town of Markham be advised of Council's resolution regarding GO
Transit Cost Allocation in response to York Region's Transportation and
Works Committee, Clause No. 1, Report No. 18.
CARRIED
Mr. Evan Powell. Resident re:
Speed of Traffic on Golf Links Drive
and Correspondence from Barry Kearns re:
Traffic Concerns on Dunning Avenue between
Edward Street and Yonge Street
#748. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to Staff for inclusion on
the list of streets to be targeted for the Paid Duty Radar Project.
CARRIED
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Town of Markham re: Resolution
-Delegation of Tax Policy for 1998 Taxation
#749. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Treasurer for a Report.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
C097-050-305 -The Natural Gas Franchise Agreement Renewal
The Consumers Gas Company Limited
#750. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council receive as information Report No. C097-050-305 respecting
the extension of the Consumers Gas Franchise Agreement in Aurora for a
term of fifteen (15) years; and
THAT Bill No. 3885-97.L, being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk
to execute the Consumers Gas Franchise, be provided first and second
reading.
CARRIED
CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Ms. Sheila Piirto. Resident re: Parking Concerns on Ransom Street
#751. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT the correspondence be referred to Staff for a Report for the
Committee of the Whole Meeting on December 1 0, 1997.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Correspondence from Paul Camm. General Manager of Todays/A 1 Taxi re:
Request for Extension of Taxi Licences
At this point in the Meeting, Couricil considered correspondence from Paul Camm, General
Manager, Todays/A 1 Taxi, a copy of which was filed with the Clerk.
#752. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the correspondence be received.
CARRIED
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BY-LAWS
#753.
#754.
#755.
#756.
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills
for First Reading:
3884-97.T
3885-97.L
Being a By-law to dedicate certain
lands as public highways on Reference
Plan 65R-3909 and on Registered Plan
65M-2336 forming part of Golf Links Drive
and Timberline Trail.
Being a By-law to authorize a Franchise
Agreement between the Town of Aurora
and the Consumers' Gas Company Ltd.
' AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time ..
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Sorley Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following bills
for Second Reading:
3884-97.T
3885-97.L
Being a By-law to dedicate certain
lands as public highways on Reference
Plan 65R-3909 and on Registered Plan
65M-2336 forming part of Golf Links Drive
and Timberline Trail.
Being a By-law to authorize a Franchise
· Agreement between the Town of Aurora
and the Consumers' Gas Company Ltd.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Sorley
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-
law for Third Reading:
3873-97.T Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law No. 3377-92 as amended,
with respect to McClellan Way.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time .
. CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT third reading consideration of Bill 3872-97.T, being a By-law to amend
parking restrictions with respect to Aurora Heights Drive be referred to Staff
for a further Report taking into account the discussion on this issue in the
Open Forum session prior to the Council Meeting.
CARRIED
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NOTICE OF MOTION
Councillor Healy provided a Notice of Motion regarding consideration of a budget item for
paid duty radar service.
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Sorley
NEW BUSINESS
Extended his appreciation to Members of Council on
serving this term with the Council of the Town of Aurora
and further acknowledged the efforts and organization of
Staff.
Mayor Jones advised of the Salvat.ion Army Kettle Drive and the event planned for Friday,
November 28, 1997 at the Upper Canada Mall. An invitation was extended to Council
and Staff to participate on this occasion.
ADJOURNMENT
#757. Moved by Councillor Griffith
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:02p.m.
CARRIED
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