MINUTES - Council - 20010410
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 09-01
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, April 10, 2001
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Jones in the Chair, Councillors Griffith,
Kean, MacEachern, Timpson and Vrancic.
Councillors Pedersen, Wallace and West were
absent.
STAFF MEMBERS Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Planning,
Director of Building Administration, Director of
Leisure Services, Director of Public Works/ Fire
Chief, Treasurer, Solicitor and Council/Committee
Secretary.
Following Open Forum at 7:00 p.m., the Mayor called the meeting to order at
7:18 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Vrancic declared an interest in item 4 - LS01-005 - Award of Tender No.
LS-2001-11- Stacks and Shelving for the new Public Library, due to 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.
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as presented with the
deferral of by-law 4242-00.F – to control the dumping of fill and
alteration of grades.
CARRIED
III ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 07-01, Tuesday, March 27, 2001
Special Council – Public Planning Meeting No. 08-01, Wednesday,
March 28, 2001
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Number 07-01 and 08-01 be adopted as
printed and circulated with an amendment to the Minutes of the
Council Meeting No. 07-01, Tuesday, March 27, 2001 (item 8).
CARRIED
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IV DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 4, 5 and 7 (5) & (7) were identified for discussion.
V ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the following recommendations respecting the matters listed as
“Items not Requiring Separate Discussion” be adopted as submitted to
Council and Staff be authorized to take all necessary action required to
give effect to same:
1. ADM01-010 - Amalgamated Hydro Interim Financial
Plan and Capital Structure
THAT the recommendations from the Transition Committee, contained
in the attached report with respect to an Interim Financing Plan and
Capital Structure for the new amalgamated utility be approved; and
THAT staff be directed to work with the appropriate individuals from the
new utility to prepare the formal documentation of the promissory note
and other agreements/documents as may be necessary to assist in the
implementation of the capital structure.
2. ADM01 -012 - Request for Designation of Cemetery
Lands (Gordon and Elizabeth Schmidt)
THAT Council provide three readings to By-law 4277-01.L, being a by-
law to consent to and direct the establishment of the lands described
as that Part of Lot 81, Concession 1, Town of Aurora, Region of York,
designated as Part 1 on Plan 65R-23370, as a municipal cemetery;
and
THAT Council authorize and direct staff to execute all documents and
take all steps required to carry out the intent of By-law 4277-0.1L.
3. ADM01 -013 - Assumption of a Reserve
on Orchard Heights Boulevard
THAT By-law 4278-01.T, being a by-law to assume certain lands
described as Part of Block P on Plan M-1310 forming part of Orchard
Heights Boulevard, be provided three readings.
6. PW01-008 - Award - Tender No. PW-2001-04,
Reconstruction of Tecumseh Drive and Huron Court
THAT Tender No. PW-2001-04 Reconstruction of Tecumseh Drive and
Huron Court be awarded to Corm Construction Sewer & Watermain
Ltd. at its tendered price of $875,297.30; and
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute the
attached Form of Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Corm
Construction Sewer & Watermain Ltd. for the Reconstruction of
Tecumseh Drive and Huron Court.
CARRIED
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VI DELEGATIONS
Mr. Maurice Neirinck & Associates
re: Fill Control By-law 3829-97.P
In light of the fact that the item was deferred to a future Council meeting, the
delegates withdrew their delegation.
Ms. Susan Walmer, R.A.Y.S
re: Fill Control By-law 4242-00.P
Ms. Walmer addressed council regarding the proposed revisions to the Fill
Control By-law to fully ensure the protection of water quality and the
environment from contamination within the Town of Aurora. Ms. Walmer
advised that the Town has the responsibility and ability to protect these areas
through the management of land use through By-laws. Ms. Walmer
suggested that the Town take measures to ensure that appropriate
environmental studies are conducted and that policies and procedures are put
in place to monitor and maintain the safe operation of landfill sites.
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Timpson
That the comments of the delegate be received for information.
CARRIED
VII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
4. LS01-005 - Award of Tender No. LS-2001-11
- Stacks and Shelving for the new Public Library
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT Council approve the purchase of library stacks and shelving for
the new Aurora Public Library at a total cost of $180,650 excluding
G.S.T. from Carr McLean Limited.
CARRIED
Councillor Vrancic having previously declared an interest in this section of the report,
did not take part in the vote called for in this regard.
5. LS01-006 - Tender No. L.S. 2001- 10 – Construction of
Band Shell and Washroom Buildings, Aurora Town Park
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT Council award Tender No. L.S. 2001-10 Construction of Band
Shell and Washroom Buildings, Aurora Town Park, in the amount of
$216,000.00 excluding G.S.T. to Dig-Con International Limited
operating from Bolton, Ontario; and
THAT Council approve an additional amount to a maximum of
$40,000.00 for the purposes of funding additional site supervision of
the Contractor by the Project Architects including any potential cost
overruns that may be encountered.
CARRIED
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7. General Committee Meeting Report No. 08-01
Tuesday, April 3, 2001
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM THE
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 08-01, TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2000
(Item 7) Ministry of the Solicitor General, Barry McKinnon
Manager, Fire Protection Services re: Comments on
Satisfaction with the Aurora Fire Department Service Levels
Moved by Councillor Kean Seconded by Councillor Griffith
That the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
(Item 5) CS01-012 – Amendment to the Procedural By-law
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Council’s Procedural By-law 3737-96.C be amended by
removing the words “without approval of Council” and adding the
words “prior to it being reported in public by Council” in section 2.8(f)
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Kean
THAT Council’s Procedural By-law 3737-96.C be amended by adding
the word “recorded” in section 2.8(d)
DEFEATED
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT Council’s Procedural By-law 3737-96.C be deferred to the next
meeting of the General Committee for further consideration.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT the Report of the General Committee Meeting No. 03-01 be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted.
CARRIED
VIII REGIONAL REPORT
The Mayor advised of the following activitites being undertaked by the Region
of York:
The Regional budget is pending approval on Thursday, April 12 at a total
increase of 4.5% including the 2% hospital levy.
The Greater Toronto Area Regional Planners Group has been formed
comprised of chief planning officials from Toronto, Peel, York, Durham and
Halton to prepare for and provide leadership toward GTA wide planning .
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Vision 2026, a vision for the Region to base it’s official planning on, will be
available on the Region’s Website as of April 15th and open houses will be
set up for Council and the public to attend. A full schedule will be advertised
at different locations.
Regional Council will be considering the approval of a 3 stream waste
collection and processing system this Thursday with the goal of achieving a
50% waste diversion from landfill.
The Region will also be considering the speed reduction on Leslie Street
between Vandoorf Road and Wellington St. from 80k/h down to 60k/h.
IX OTHER BUSINESS
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Vrancic
THAT in light of the conflicting reports regarding the Aurora Clean Fill
Site, Council direct staff to meet with the appropriate staff of the
Ministry of Environment and York Region to establish a plan of
immediate action to better assess the condition of the soils on the site
and to assess whether or not our groundwater is or could be
compromised by the soils on this site.
CARRIED
Councillor Vrancic inquired as to the levels of chlorine if any in the drinking
water within the Town of Aurora.
X READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings,
and enacted:
4258-01.P Being a By-law to consolidate
the existing Town of Aurora
licensing by-laws into one
uniform by-law.
4277-01.H Being a By-law to dedicate certain
lands as a cemetary
4278-01.T Being a By-law to assume certain
lands on Registered Plan M-1310
forming part of Orchard Heights
Boulevard
CARRIED
XI ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Griffith
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
CARRIED
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T. JONES, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK