MINUTES - Special Council - 19931101TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 33-93
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Monday, November 1, 1993
8:39p.m.
I MINUTES --I
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair;
Councillors Constable; Griffith,
Healy, Jones, McKenzie,
Pedersen and Timpson.
Councillor Weller was absent
on vacation.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Municipal Clerk, Deputy Clerk,
Director of Planning and
Director of Building
Administration.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no disclosures of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest
Act.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#620. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein,
with the addition of the requests for delegation status from Starline
Entertainment Centre Inc. and from Henry and Leah Klein and with
the addition of correspondence from Mr. Major, Ministry of
Consumer and Commercial Relations for consideration along with
Report CL93-042-332.
CARRIED
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Monday, November 1, 1993
DELEGATIONS
Starline Entertainment Centre Inc. re: Authorization to Issue Lottery Licences
Mr. Chalmers, solicitor for Starline, indicated that his client has been in business
for three and one half years in Aurora. During this time it has served
community sponsors well, generating approximately $2,000,000.00 for
charitable purposes. Now Starline is caught in an unfair circumstance due to
the timing of two different provincial enactments. One is the 1989 Order in
Council, setting in place a moratorium prohibiting the opening of new bingo
halls except under certain limited circumstances. Because of the Order, Starline
was no longer in a position to maintain its Class A licence when the premises
at 215 Edward Street was sold and Starline's lease was terminated. In this
regard, Mr. Chalmers confirmed that the letter from Mr. Major provides that
Starline is no longer entitled to provide any goods or services as described
under the Gaming Services Act from any location in Aurora.
The unfairness results from the fact that the Ministry lifted the moratorium on
October 27, 1993, just six days after Starline's request to relocate was not
approved and a Class A licence was issued to the new hall owner. Because of
this circumstance, Mr. Chalmers requested Council, in considering the
recommendation in Report CL93-042-332, to add language to indicate to
Starline that it was encouraged to apply for a Class A licence under the new
regulations pertaining to the opening of bingo halls.
#621. Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the delegation be received as information.
CARRIED
Henry and Leah Klein. Aurora Bingo Centre and 1032131 Ontario lnc.re:
Authorization to Issue Lottery Licences
Mrs. Klein introduced herself and her husband as representatives of the Class
A licensee and owner of 215 Edward Street. She reviewed their background
as successful managers of bingo halls at Jane and Highway No. 7 and at
Runnymede and St. Clair. She noted that their goals in Aurora include
developing the hall into a landmark for the Town. To this end they have
embarked upon a $150,000.00 renovation program and upon an ad campaign
geared at a start date of November 5, 1993. She met with all the sponsors on
October 27, 1993 and she noted that the sponsors and the bingo patrons
generally are eager to have continuity at the bingo hall. Accordingly, she urged
Council to permit the bingo hall to open. She noted that they purchased the
building and their license in good faith and she looked forward to working with
the Town in the provision of lotteries at 215 Edward Street. In response to
questions from Council, she noted that she and her husband, in addition to
being the managers, personally have purchased a 10% interest in the numbered
corporation that owns the premises and the Class A licence.
#622. Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the delegation be received as information.
CARRIED
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Monday, November 1, 1993
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STAFF REPORT
CL93-042-332 -Authorization to Issue Lottery Licences and Correspondence
from Mr. Major. Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations re:
Starline Entertainment Inc.
#623.
BY-LAWS
#624.
Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Council authorize Staff to continue to licence applicants for
lottery licences to conduct bingo lotteries at 21 5 Edward Street;
THAT, should Starline Entertainment Centre Inc. comply with
Ministry criteria for Class C licencees, Staff be authorized to
license a limited range of applicants from the venue selected; and
THAT Starline Entertainment Centre Inc. be encouraged to apply for
a Class A licence pursuant to the guidelines and criteria to be
imposed by the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for Third Reading:
3500-93 Being a By-law to amend Sign By-law
No. 3400-92 with respect to signs for
the sale of subdivision lots.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#625. Moved by Councillor Jones
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:19p.m.
CARRIED
J. WEST, L. UNICIP AL CLERK