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
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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;
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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
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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
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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.)