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MINUTES - Committee of the Whole - 19890201'·,_. MINUTES TOWN OF AURORA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING NO. 06-89 Boardroom, Town of Aurora Administrative Offices Wednesday, February 1, 1989 7:30 p.m. COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Councillor Jones in the Chair; Mayor West, Councillors McKenzie, Ochalski, Pedersen, Timpson, Weller. Mcintyre, Stewart, STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Chief Administrative Officer, Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Director of Planning, Chief Building Official, Fire Chief, Treasurer, Director of Leisure Services, Director of Personnel. Director of Public Works absent on Vacation. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST There were no disclosures of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, 1983. APPROVAL OF AGENDA #1. #2. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Ochalski THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Clerk's Department be approved as outlined herein. CARRIED Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Timpson THAT permission be granted for the holding of an In Camera Meeting, pertaining to a land matter, at the close of the Committee Meeting. CARRIED ADMINISTRATION/CLERK'S/PERSONNEL CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS Town of Iroquois Falls re: resolution regarding retrofit of municipal administration buildings to accommodate handicapped persons #3. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora endorse the resolution of the Town of Iroqois Falls; and THAT the Province of Ontario be petitioned to provide funding to assist municipalities to retrofit municipal administrative facilities to provide equal access to all persons. CARRIED York Region Lions Music Festival re: reguest for Town to sponsor the Newmarket Lions Music Festival #4. Moved by Mayor West THAT this item be ascertain if the organization. Seconded by Councillor Pedersen referred to budget discussions, and staff Region of York provides funding to the CARRIED ,.--- ''--"~ Aurora Committee of the Whole Minutes No. 06-89 Wednesday, February 1, 1989 - 2 - Lake Simcoe Reqion Conservation Authority re: invitation to the Authority's Inaugural Meettng on February 23, 1989 #5. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the letter from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority be received as information and that the Authority be ad vi sed that February 23, 1989, is the date of a regular Counci 1 meeting in the Town of Aurora. CARRIED Ma¥or West memo to Members of Counci 1 re: Renewa 1 of CNR Station and Ra1lway Lands #6. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre THAT the former Committee be renamed and a new committee be formed comprising of those previously approved to review the preliminary survey and report back to Counci 1. · CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION a) The York Region Board of Education re: school board property Smoke free environment on b) Liquor Licence Board of Ontario re: Application for Dining Lounge Licence made by Whiskers Restaurant c) Kennel Inn Animal Control Centre; Quarterly Report d) Ministry of Revenue re: preparation of tax impact study e) Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: Introduction of New President STAFF REPORTS ADM89-003-033 -Councillor Tim Jones Inquiries re: Election Feedback #7. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Ochalski THAT Council adopt the following actions which are proposed as a result of investigations into issues raised in Councillor Jones' memorandum previously tabled at Council: Item No. 2: That this matter be considered in the context of another report submitted to Counci 1 in Committee by the Director of Pub 1 i c Works which deals with the installation of multi-way stops at various locations in Town; Item No. 4: That Councillor Jones' proposed actions be adopted by Council and that the Director of Leisure Services be requested to include the development of an Arts Policy in the Lei sure Services Master Plan Review; Item No. 6: That Council give consideration to extending present parking restrictions on the west side of Yonge Street south of Wellington Street, and on both sides of Wellington Street East, in accordance with the attached recommendations of the Director of Public Works; ...... ~. ' Aurora Committee of the Whole Minutes No. 06-89 Wednesday, February 1, 1989 - 3 - Item No. 7: That the Director of Public Works be instructed to investigate individual complaints relating to catchbasins which might be a hazard to cyclists. CARRIED ADM89-004-034 -Proposed Renovations to the Former Parks Building for use as a Senior Citizens Centre #8. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre THAT staff be instructed to proceed to tender for renovations to the former Parks Bui 1 ding and to report to Counci 1 with tender results. CARRIED ADM89-005-035 -Proposed Lease of Office Faci 1 iti es; 81 Industria 1 Parkway North #9. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT staff be instructed to prepare a by-law for entering into a lease for the provision of Town office facilities to be located at 81 Industria 1 Parkway North, and that such by-1 aw be presented to Council for consideration. CARRIED 'CL89-006-036 -Policy for Holding In Camera Meetings #10. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Stewart THAT Council adopt the Policy appended to report CL89-006-036. CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS By Law 3034-88; Proposed No Smoking By-law and comments received pertaining thereto #11. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT this matter be referred and an Ad Hoc Committee consisting of Mayor West, Councillors Pedersen, Stewart, and staff to be appointed by the C.A.O., to discuss and report on the final revisions to the proposed by-law. CARRIED BUILDING/BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS Ms. D. Eveley, re: Sanitation Bucket belonging to Gabella's Restaurant and problems arising from same #12. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT the Property Standards Officer to report on potential ways to handle this matter and further the Regi ana 1 Hea 1 th Department be requested to monitor the situation daily. CARRIED ( ·'·" Aurora Committee of the Whole Minutes No. 06-89. Wednesday, February 1, 1989 -4 - FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORTS AFD89-001-037 -Fire Communications Services -Dispatch #13. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre THAT the Town of Aurora continue the dispatching service with the Town of Newmarket as outlined within the attached agreement. CARRIED LEISURE SERVICES UNFINISHED BUSINESS LS89-005-027 -Release of Securities (Pending from January 25, 1989) #14. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT this item be deferred one week for a report. CARRIED PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING STAFF REPORTS PW89-005-038 -Review of Proposed Multi-Way Stop Locations #15. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Ochalski THAT this matter be deferred for four months and then two counts to be taken, prior to school closing and after school closes, so that a clearly defined traffic pattern can be obtained and the Town of Aurora can then determine their own standards for implementation of multiple stops. CARRIED PW89-008-039 -Various Concerns regarding Kemano Road #16. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Timpson 1. THAT only streets having a speed limit of other than 50 km/hr. be signed. 2. THAT staff monitor the situation and erect "Watch For Children'' signs if found appropriate. 3. THAT no additional multi-way stop on Kemano Road be approved. 4. THAT the Kemano Road sidewalk be constructed using local improvement. CARRIED TREASURY/PURCHASING CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION a) Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: 1989-90 Transfer payment announcement and the unconditional grants program; and the mumc1pal roads assistance program b) The Regional Municipality of York re: Clause No. 2 of Report No. 1 of the Regional Treasurer regarding Interim Levys --.·,_" --,, .. / Aurora Committee of the ·whole Minutes No. 06-89 Wednesday, February 1, 1989 - 5 - QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS Councillor Weller Enforcement of handicapped Parking By-law at Leisure Complex NEW BUSINESS Bill 113 -Sunday Shopping Legislation #17. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT Mayor West be authorized to speak on the Town of Aurora's behalf at Regional Council opposing Sunday shopping in the Town of Aurora. CARRIED ADJOURNMENT #18. Moved by Councillor Weller THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:40 p.m. CARRIED (THE MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING NO. 06-89 WERE CONSIDERED AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 8, 1989.)