MINUTES - Council - 19981125 TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 41-98
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Wednesday, November 25, 1998
7:30 p.m.
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair; Councillors Griffith,
Hartwell, Healy, Hogg, Morris, and West.
Councillor Hinder was absent due to medical reasons.
Councillor McKenzie was absent due to illness.
STAFF MEMBERS Acting 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,
Administrative Coordinator/Acting Deputy Clerk, and
Council/Committee Secretary.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Morris declared an interest in Report PL98-129-306 regarding the Site Plan
Amendment Agreement and Zoning By-law for Magna International Inc. and The Alpen
House Limited due to the employment of her spouse in a subsidiary of Magna 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
#771. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein with the
following additions:
• Correspondence from Susan Walmer on behalf of the South West
Aurora Taxpayers Association re: Anne Bartley Smith Property “High
Tor”;
• Memorandum from Mayor Jones re: Strategic Plan Review Meeting;
• Draft resolution from the Treasurer re: Bill 79 – Year 2000 Compliance;
and
• The deletion of Bill 3993-98.D for third reading consideration to allow
for further review by Staff.
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
Thomas McPherson re: Aurora Church Dodgers Oldtimers Hockey Club
M I N U T E S
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Mr. Thomas McPherson on behalf of members of the Church Dodgers Oldtimers
Hockey Club expressed concerns regarding the availability of ice time on Sunday
mornings for the Team at the Community Centre. He distributed copies of his
submission to Council for consideration. Mr. McPherson provided an overview of the
Team’s existence, membership, participation in various tournaments, community
involvement, and donations made to organizations. The Hockey Club was established in
1967 by Aurora businessmen and residents. They have rented one hour ice time per
week from 1968 to 1998 on Sunday mornings. He informed Council that in the summer
of 1998, the Team was advised that their regular Sunday morning ice time would not be
available and that the only time that was available to them was on Thursday evenings
from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Mr. McPherson indicated that there are adequate facilities
and opportunities for young people in Aurora, and that the adults should also be
recognized, especially community members who through their time, efforts and tax
dollars have helped to build and maintain the arenas and facilities in the Town of
Aurora. Mr. McPherson suggested that the Town should apply its Ice Allocation Policy
to all groups requesting ice time and not in the current selective manner, and that minor
hockey organizations could use the ice much more efficiently than at present to free up
scarce time for other groups. He concluded that the Aurora Church Dodgers are not the
“Church Dodgers” without their traditional Sunday morning ice time and asked Council
to consider restoring their Sunday morning ice time.
#772. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to staff and
the Leisure Services Advisory Committee taking into account the two
points suggested by the delegate and indicated in a copy of the
presentation which provide recommendations to help ease pressures for
ice time requests; and
THAT a representative from the Aurora Church Dodgers Oldtimers
Hockey Club be invited to take part in the future discussions regarding the
Ice Allocation Policy.
CARRIED
Antony Blue re: Emergency By-law Review
Mr. Antony Blue provided an overview of the problems that could be encountered by
businesses and corporations as a result of the possible Year 2000 issues. He indicated
that the problem is enormous and advised of the inherent cost component to address
these measures. Mr. Blue reminded Council that emergency management is a local
municipal responsibility and asked what was being done for emergency preparedness in
this regard. He requested that the Town of Aurora start investigating options and
solutions to address the challenges of the Year 2000. Mr. Blue asked Council to take
the leadership and to be prepared for the problems that are anticipated for the year
2000.
#773. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and referred to the Year
2000 Committee;
THAT Staff be directed to determine the implications of Year 2000 and
emergency preparedness and develop the necessary planning measures,
and contact the City of Ottawa regarding their plan in addressing the Year
2000 challenge; and
THAT the comments of the delegate be referred for consideration with the
Motion regarding Emergency Response Plan for the Town of Aurora and
Year 2000 Concerns.
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CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Special Council – Public Planning Meeting No. 37-98, Thursday, October 22, 1998
Council Meeting No. 38-98, Wednesday, October 28, 1998
Special Council – Public Planning Meeting No. 39-98, Thursday, October 29, 1998
Council Meeting No. 40-98, Wednesday, November 11, 1998
#774. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Numbers 37-98, 38-98, 39-98 and 40-98 be
adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Ministry of the Environment re: Provincial Funding Available
for Municipal Groundwater Management Studies
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to Staff.
Alan Tonks, Moderator, Greater Toronto Area re:
Town of Aurora Response to Bill 56,
An Act to Establish the Greater Toronto Services Board
and the Greater Toronto Transit Authority and to
Amend the Toronto Area Transit Operating Authority Act
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Federation of Canadian Municipalities re:
1997 – 1998 Year in Review
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Premier of Ontario re: Distribution of Money Collected from
the LCBO Recycling Initiative
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ministry of the Attorney General re:
Provincial Offences Act (POA) Transfer
THAT the correspondence be received; and
THAT Staff be directed to report on the next phase of the transfer process
when appropriate.
Privatization Secretariat re: Aurora Council Resolution
on Privatization Options being considered for the
Ontario Clean Water Agency
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
SECTION “A” – CONSENT ITEMS
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York Region Transportation and Works Committee re:
Clause No. 2, Report No. 18, “No Parking/No Stopping,
Winter Snow Routes”
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Town of Richmond Hill re: Notice of Public Meeting
Concerning Proposed Zoning By-law Amendments
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Walter Bauer re: Letter of Petition regarding a Request for
Phasing In of Residential Taxes in Aurora
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to Staff to prepare a
response, and that a copy of the response be forwarded to Members of
Council in this regard.
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, York Region
North Chapter re: Requests for Proclamation –
“Heart and Stroke Month”, February 1999; and
Heart and Stroke Foundation “Fit for Heart Day”, February 20, 1999
THAT February 1999 be proclaimed “Heart and Stroke Month” in the Town
of Aurora; and
THAT February 20, 1999 be proclaimed Heart and Stroke Foundation “Fit
for Heart Day” in the Town of Aurora.
Verna Ross, Aurora and District Historical Society re:
Invitation to “DRUM”, January 1, 1999
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
G. Sajo, The Dr. G. W. Williams Secondary School re:
Appreciation for Town of Aurora Awards
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Claire Tilling, Student re:
Appreciation for Town of Aurora Award
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Katie MacDonald, Student re:
Appreciation for Town of Aurora Award
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Grant Gillan, Student re:
Appreciation for Town of Aurora Award
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Committee of Adjustment, Notices of Decision
Application – B-09-98/D10-09-98 (Sonoma)
Applications – A-43/44-98/D13-43-44-98 (Sonoma)
Application – A-62-98/D13-62-98 (Gilliver)
Applications – B-07/08-98/D10-07/08-98 (Dical)
Applications – B-12-98/D10-12-98 (CN Railway)
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
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STAFF REPORTS
CO98-071-297 - Taxi Fare Rate Increase
THAT the increase in Taxi Fare Rates as requested by Today’s Taxi be
approved effective the first day of January 1999; and
THAT Staff be directed to prepare the necessary amendments to the Taxi
By-law to give effect to the request and to amend the By-law to eliminate
the opportunity to “double plate” vehicles with adjoining municipalities.
PW98-042-298 - Tender Award - Tender No. PW -1998-42
Supply and Delivery of One (1)
1999 Conventional Cab Combination Dump/Sander/Plow Truck
THAT Tender No. PW-1998-42, Supply and Delivery of One (1) 1999
Conventional Cab Combination Dump/Sander/Plow Truck be awarded to
Newmarket Truck Centre at their tendered price of $147,747.40; and
THAT the required funds be carried over into 1999 due to the proposed
delivery date of the above vehicle in 1999.
PL98-127-299 - Site Plan Amendment Application
Progressive Packaging Ltd.
Lots 43 and 44, Registered Plan 10328
285 Industrial Parkway South
File: D11-11-86
THAT subject to the payment of all fees and securities, the Mayor and
Clerk be authorized to enter into a Site Plan Agreement amendment
between the Town and Progressive Packaging Limited, respecting lands
described as Lot 43 and 44, Registered Plan 10328, municipally known as
285 Industrial Parkway South.
#775. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor Hogg
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
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Minister of the Environment re: Introduction of
Regulation requiring Low-Sulphur Gasoline in Canada
#776. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
SECTION “B” – MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
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Town of Markham re: Review of Bill 56 -
An Act to Establish Greater Toronto Services Board and
Greater Toronto Transit Authority
#777. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Town of Georgina re: Resolution – Bill 56
An Act to Establish Greater Toronto Services Board and
Greater Toronto Transit Authority
#778. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora endorse the resolution from the
Town of Georgina; and
THAT Frank Klees, M.P.P. be advised in this regard.
CARRIED
Town of Richmond Hill re: Request for Consideration
of Resolution – Bill 79 regarding Year 2000 Compliance
#779. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
WITHDRAWAL: The motion was withdrawn with the consent of the mover and
seconder.
#780. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor West
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora endorse the resolution from the
Town of Richmond Hill; and
THAT Frank Klees, M.P.P. be advised in this regard.
CARRIED
Durham Region re: Request for Endorsement and Support
of Resolution - Land Ambulance Services
#781. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora endorse the resolution from the
Regional Municipality of Durham; and
THAT a copy of the Land Ambulance Services Review Discussion Paper
be made available to Members of Council.
CARRIED
Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation re:
Grant Review Teams – Ontario Trillium Foundation
#782. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the correspondence be received and that Staff be requested to
contact the Aurora Bingo Hall and the Leisure Services Advisory
Committee regarding their interests in applying for representatives to the
Grant Review Teams as soon as possible; and
THAT the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation be requested to
extend the deadline for the submission of applications for the Grant
Review Teams past November 26, 1998.
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CARRIED
Provincial Bingo Charitable Activities Association re:
City of Windsor Resolution to maintain Status Quo for Charitable Bingo
#783. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Evelina MacEachern, Resident re: Request to Designate
Anne Bartley Smith Property “High Tor” as a Historic/Heritage Property;
Mara Simone, South West Aurora Taxpayers Association re:
Anne Bartley Smith Property; and
Susan Walmer, South West Aurora Taxpayers Association re:
Anne Bartley Smith Property, “High Tor”
#784. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the items of correspondence be received and referred to Staff.
CARRIED
The Salvation Army re: Invitation to Members of Council
to Attend Christmas Kettle, November 27, 1998 at 7:30 p.m.
at the Upper Canada Mall, Newmarket
#785. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
The Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command re:
Request for Exemption or Grant from Municipal Portion
of Taxes, 89 Industrial Parkway North
#786. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to Staff for a Report.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Community Core Review Committee Report No. CCRC98-008
Wednesday, November 11, 1998 Community Core Review
Committee Meeting
#787. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT the Community Core Review Committee budget allocation request
in the amount of $6,000 for the year 1999 be referred to the Budget
Committee;
THAT St. Andrews College be invited to utilize the available flag space on
Yonge Street in the Historic Core Area during the period November,1998
to the end of the 1998/1999 school year;
THAT a report be prepared for submission to Council, outlining the issues
addressed during review of the Committee’s goals and objectives. This
report would include an outline of the initiatives the Committee would like
to embark upon, including workshops, development of a strategy for
circulation of the Vision Statement, as well as a reevaluation of the
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Committee’s direction within the next few months. During this time, the
Committee will attempt to generate enthusiasm by property and business
owners in the Historic Core in the development of a Downtown
Association, which would continue the work of the Committee and be
funded appropriately, and have the involvement of representatives from
the Chamber of Commerce and the Corporation;
THAT at the December Committee Meeting, an item be added to the
agenda with respect to ideas and new initiatives for the Committee for the
new year; and
THAT a member of the Newmarket Downtown Core Committee be invited
to attend a meeting of the Committee in January 1999.
CARRIED
Business Development Committee Report No. BDC98-006
Wednesday, November 18, 1998 Business Development
Committee Meeting
#788. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT the BDC purchase the front cover of the 1999 Aurora Chamber of
Commerce Directory at a cost not to exceed $3,180 plus G.S.T. on the
condition that a double-page spread is provided to the BDC inside the
Directory at no additional cost;
THAT Staff prepare the cover advertisement and double-page spread for
the Directory in consultation with Councillors Griffith, Hartwell, and Hogg in
order to meet the December 14 deadline for this material; and
THAT the BDC request to increase the 1999 budget amount from $10,000
to $15,000 in order to maintain current programs while preparing for Year
2000 economic development initiatives be referred to the Budget
Committee.
CARRIED
General Committee Report No. 13-98
Thursday, November 19, 1998
#789. Moved by Councillor Hartwell Seconded by Councillor Hogg
THAT the Report of the General Committee Meeting No. 13-98 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
PL98-125-300 - Application for Exemption from Part Lot Control
Grindelwald Developments Limited
Blocks 3, 4, 5a, 5b & 5c, Registered Plan 65M-3223
Milloy Place, D12-PLC-10-98
#790. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT Council approve the request for exemption from Part Lot Control
made by Grindelwald Developments Limited to divide Blocks 3, 4, 5a, 5b
and 5c on Milloy Place, Registered Plan 65M-3223 into separate lots; and
THAT Bill 4010-98.D be given first and second reading.
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CARRIED
PL98-129-306 - Site Plan Amendment Agreement and Zoning By-law
Clubhouse, Maintenance Building and Accessory Utility Buildings
Magna International Inc. and The Alpen House Limited
Part of Lots 17, 18, 19 and 20, Concession II, E.Y.S.
D11-02-98, D14-01-98
#791. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor West
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Site Plan
Amendment Agreement between the Town of Aurora, Magna International
Inc. and The Alpen House Limited respecting the construction the
clubhouse, the maintenance building and accessory utility buildings as
defined in the agreement subject to:
the payment of all fees and securities;
submission of a signed Site Plan Amendment Agreement; and
confirmation of the legal description on the lands; and
THAT site specific Zoning By-law 4012-98.D prepared further to Council’s
direction of March 26, 1998, be given first and second reading with third
reading at the next available Council Meeting.
CARRIED
Councillor Morris, having previously declared an interest in this Report, did not take part
in the vote called for in this regard.
TR98-029-301- 1999 Water and Storm Sewer Rates
#792. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council approve the 1999 water rates as $0.644 per cubic meter;
THAT Council approve the 1999 storm sewer rates of $26.22/year for
residential customers and $153.54/year for commercial customers; and
THAT Bill 4014-98.F be considered by Council at the next Council
Meeting.
CARRIED
TR98-030-302 - Adjustment of 1995-1998 Taxes
Under Section 442 and 441 of the Municipal Act
#793. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the adjustment of 1996-1998 taxes in the amount of $54,896.22
under Section 442 of the Municipal Act and the write-off of 1995-1997
taxes in the amount of $71,814.60 under Section 441 of the Municipal Act
be approved.
CARRIED
CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Ron Crabtree, Resident re: Wellington Street Underpass
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#794. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Morris
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
CONSIDERATION OF OTHER BUSINESS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN
GIVEN AT A PREVIOUS MEETING
Councillor Morris re: Emergency Response Plan for the
Town of Aurora and Year 2000 Concerns; and
Delegation of Antony Blue re: Emergency By-law Review
#795. Moved by Councillor Morris Seconded by Councillor West
WHEREAS the Ontario Emergency Planning Act permits municipalities to
establish and maintain a Community Emergency Plan to govern the
management of major emergencies and disasters that may occur within
their municipal boundaries, or outside their boundaries but impacting on
the safety and welfare of their communities;
WHEREAS the Ontario Emergency Planning Act legislates that
emergency management is a local municipal responsibility, unless the
Province declares an incident to be a disaster, at which time provincial
control is assumed;
WHEREAS in correspondence dated September 25, 1998, received from
the Office of the Ministry of the Solicitor General and Correctional Services
addressed to the Town of Aurora, it was underlined and stressed that Y2K
compliance and emergency preparedness and response is the
responsibility of each community;
AND WHEREAS in the same correspondence the Town of Aurora was
“encouraged to investigate and assess the hazards to public safety posed
by the Year 2000 challenge”;
WHEREAS the Town of Aurora has an Emergency Plan which was last
updated on June 14, 1995;
WHEREAS in addition to maintaining that the Emergency Plan is current
with recognized practices and conditions, the principle participants who
are directed to use the Plan must obtain knowledge of how to work under
the Plan’s processes, and develop the required usable skills which would
be applied if the Plan is activated;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to review the
Town’s Emergency Plan, to ensure that it and the provisions that it calls
for are current in consideration of the potential for a major emergency or
disaster situation within the Town’s borders;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff also examine the Plan’s
suitability to guide the management of problems which might occur as a
result of possible Year 2000 problems; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff be requested to prepare a
report to brief Council on both regional and local emergency preparedness
initiatives, including any proposal for changes or other actions to ensure
Aurora’s readiness for major emergencies, disasters, or other extreme
circumstances that pose threats to lifestyles, lives, property, and the
environment, including implications of Year 2000 issues relating to
community emergency preparedness, public safety, and the Town’s
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responsibility to deliver core infrastructure to serve the residents into the
new millennium;
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to all area
municipalities, and the office of the York Regional Chief of Police.
CARRIED
BY-LAWS
#796. Moved by Councillor Hogg Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for First Reading:
4010-98.D Being a By-law exempt certain
Blocks on Registered Plan 65M-3223
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)
(Grindelwald Developments Limited 4).
4012-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Magna Golf Course).
4013-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Powell).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
#797. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
bills for Second Reading:
4004-98.T Being a By-law to provide for
the numbering of buildings in
in the Town of Aurora.
4010-98.D Being a By-law exempt certain
Blocks on Registered Plan 65M-3223
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)
(Grindelwald Developments Limited 4).
4012-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Magna Golf Course).
4013-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Powell).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
#798. Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor West
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THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following
by-laws for Third Reading:
4002-98.T Being a By-law to amend Parking
By-law 3377-92, as amended, with
respect to Kennedy Street West.
4005-98.D Being a By-law to amend By-law
No. 2213-78 (Wong).
4007-98.D Being a By-law to exempt certain lots
on Registered Plan 65M-3073 from
Part Lot Control provisions (Arista).
4008-98.D Being a By-law to exempt certain lots
on Registered Plan 65M-3073 from
Part Lot Control provisions (Arista).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Hogg - Enquired about the status of the Report on the Aurora Public
Library parking lot.
- Enquired about a process to review Council’s performance
and evaluate their accomplishments over the last 12 months
and the establishment of objectives for the next year.
Councillor Griffith - Advised that the next Business Development Committee
Meeting is scheduled for December 9, 1998 not December
2, 1998.
- Enquired about the status of his request regarding a prior
resolution that was passed to provide direction regarding
replacement works and that new works not be constructed.
Councillor Morris - Enquired about the contact phone number for street lights
outage for public inquiries.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Jones advised that a meeting is scheduled on December 14, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. in
the Holland Room to review the Town of Aurora Strategic Plan.
Draft Resolution from Treasurer re: Bill 79 – Year 2000 Compliance
#799. Moved by Councillor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
WHEREAS many municipal financial systems, which may include general
ledger, tax billing, utility billing, payroll, accounts payable, accounts
receivable and budget, must be reprogrammed and redeveloped by
software vendors to achieve Year 2000 compliance by January 1st,2000;
AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has made major changes to tax
legislation over the past 18 months, causing municipal financial system
vendors to spend a significant number of hours reprogramming many tax
billing systems;
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AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has now introduced Bill 79,
which contains the new 10-5-5 cap as a mandatory Tax Policy for
commercial/industrial properties;
AND WHEREAS the new 10-5-5 cap will require significant additional
reprogramming of tax billing systems within 13 months of the Year 2000;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of
Aurora advises the Province of Ontario that it will be held responsible for
any and all financial impacts to Ontario municipalities, should their
financial systems not achieve Year 2000 compliance due to the
investment of time needed to reprogram tax billing systems to meet the
new mandatory requirements of Bill 79; and
THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario, Greater Toronto Area Mayors, York Regional
Council, and Frank Klees, M.P.P.
CARRIED
Councillor West advised that the choir practice would be held on November 26, 1998 at
4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, and that the Christmas Kettle “Kick-Off” would be
held on November 27, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. at the Upper Canada Mall.
IN CAMERA
Legal and Property Acquisition Matters
#800. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Hartwell
THAT this Council proceed In Camera to address legal and property
acquisition matters.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#801. Moved by Councillor Hogg
THAT the Meeting be adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR L. ALLISON, MUNICIPAL CLERK