MINUTES - Committee of the Whole - 19920203MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
NO. 06-92
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Ha 11
Monday, February 3, 1992
7:30 p.m.
COUNCil MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Deputy Mayor Timpson in the Chair,
Mayor West, Councillors Constable,
Griffith, Healy, Jones, McKenzie, and
Pedersen.
Councillor Weller absent on vacation.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Chief Administrative Officer,
Municipal Clerk, Deputy Clerk,
Director of Public Works, Director of
Building Administration and Director
of Leisure Services.
DEClARATION OF CONFliCT OF INTEREST
There were no disclosures of interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, 1983.
APPROVAl OF AGENDA
#1. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Counc i 11 or Pedersen
THAT the content of the Agenda as circulated by the Clerk's
Department be approved as outlined herein, with the addition of Mr.
Vidian as a delegate and with the addition of a letter from
Mr. T.J. Clark, re: Nevada licensing to the Correspondence and
Petitions section of the Agenda and with the addition of a letter
from Ms. Nancy MacDonald, re: crossing guards for consideration
along with Report PW92-011-038.
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
Mrs. Patrice Jamieson, resident re: Removal of Crossing Guard at Orchard
Heights Drive and Banff Drive
Mrs. Jamieson, speaking on behalf of several persons who were at the
meeting, expressed concern over the proposed remova 1 of the crossing guard
at Orchard Heights Drive and Banff Drive. These concerns included the fact
that the proposed removal part way through the school year could be
confusing for those children who relied on the guard to assist them to cross
the street. Noting that increased development in the area had resulted in
increased traffic flows, Mrs. Jamieson handed out a Comparison Chart,
showing that there were legitimate safety concerns at the sub,iect
intersection. She a 1 so handed out a Crossing Guard survey comparing the
policies for Crossing Guards in various municipalities in York Region. Mrs.
Jamieson enquired why local residents first learned of the proposed removal
through the local newspaper. In conclusion, she asked Council to consider
retaining the crossing guard at the subject intersection.
#2. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the de 1 egati on be received as information and referred for
consideration along with Report PW92-011-038.
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Mr. Robert Rusk, resident re: Open Space Encroachments -Block "J", Plan
514
Mr. Rusk indicated that the analysis in Report LS92-003-034 was reasonably
accurate. He wished to point out that the fences had been erected in the
time of his grandfather and that the residents had maintained these areas
since that time. His sole concerns included the price that might be asked
for transfer of these lands and that further enquiry should be made as to
the area of each parcel.
#3. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the delegation be referred for consideration along with Report
LS92-003-034.
CARRIED
Mr. George Lutz, resident re: Open Space Encroachments -Block "J", Plan
514
Mr. Lutz pointed out that the subject lands had been enjoyed by the adjacent
owners for considerable period of time and had, apparently, not been missed
by the Town. Mr. Lutz hoped that an equitable solution could be found.
#4. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Griffith
THAT the delegation be referred for consideration along with Report
LS92-003-034.
CARRIED
Mr. Frank Wilson, resident re: Open Space Encroachments -Block ''J", Plan
514
Mr. Wilson enquired why the encroachment had not been discovered by the Town
when it issued a permit and inspected the construction of his in-ground
swimming pool or when it reviewed purchaser's request letters in connection
with resales of the subject lands. He pointed out that he was a long term
resident of this area and had maintained the parcel enclosed by his fence.
#5. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the delegation be referred for consideration along with Report
LS92-003-034.
CARRIED
Mr. Vidian re: Reuben Street Parking
Mr. Vi dian appeared to express his agreement with the recommendation in
Report CL92-007-036.
#6. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT the delegation be received as information and referred for
consideration along with Report Cl92-007-036.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Mr. T.G. Walker, resident re: Letter of Complaint -Noxious Weeds in
Copeland Park
#7. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Mr. Walker be informed that the Town takes no responsibility
for costs incurred by Mr. Walker without the concurrence of the Town;
THAT Mr. Wa 1 ker be informed that the p 1 ants referred to do not
constitute noxious weeds; and
THAT Council confirm the existing practice of Town Staff with
regard to weed control on Town lands.
CARRIED
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The Re~ional Municipality of York re: Clause No. 8 Contained in Report No.
1 of t e Regional Management Committee re: Nevada Tickets
#8. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the matter be referred for consideration a 1 ong with Report
CL92-006-033.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
CL92-006-033 -Request for Exemption to Terms and Conditions of Nevada
Licences and the correspondence from The Re~i ana 1 Muni ci pa 1 ity of York re:
Clause No. 8 Contained in Report No. 1 of t e Regional Management Committee
re: Nevada Tickets
#9. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council defer consideration of the request of the Aurora
Ladies Hockey Club for permission to sell Nevada tickets at the
Aurora Convenience Store until such time as the current legislation
on lottery licensing has been revised.
CARRIED
LS92-003-034 -Open Space Encroachments -Block "J" Plan 514 and
Delegations of Mr. Robert Rusk, Mr. George Lutz and Mr. Frank W1lson re:
Open Space Encroachments -Block ''J'' Plan 514
#10. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the value of each of the subject lands be appraised;
THAT the subject lands be offered to each of the adjacent
residents; and
THAT each sale shall be conditional upon each owner preparing the
survey required for the transfer and reimbursing the Town for all
legal, appraisal and other costs incurred with regard to such
transfers.
CARRIED
PW92-010-035 -Stormwater Outfall from Tribbling Crescent
The Director of Public Works played a video to illustrate the issues
discussed in the Report.
#11. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT authorization to proceed with a detailed design of stormwater
modifications for the Tribbling Crescent stormwater outfall be
provided;
THAT Paul Theil Associates Limited be awarded the stormwater
outfall design contract at an upset fee of $11,000.00 and that
pre-approva 1 of 1992 funds up to this amount from the Engineering
Reserve fund be provided. Future contract costs to be referred to
1992 Budget deliberations; and
THAT St. Andrew's College and area residents be advised accordingly.
CARRIED
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
CL92-007-036 -Reuben Street Parking and Delegation of Mr. Vidian re:
Reuben Street Parking
#12. Moved by Councillor Griffith Seconded by Councillor Constable
THAT parking along the south side of Reuben Street from 20 metres
west of Yonge Street to 15 metres east of Temperance Street, not be
permitted from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday) and
permitted at all other times, except an area 10 metres east and
west of the laneway adjoining the medical facility parking lot
which shall continue to be prohibited.
CARRIED
LS92-006-037 -Information -Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum Salicaria)
#13.
#14.
Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Report be received as information; and
THAT By-law No. 3325-91 not be given third reading.
CARRIED
Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT a By-law be prepared to ban the sale of all varieties of
Purple Loosestrife in the Town of Aurora; and
THAT the Region a 1 Muni ci pa 1 i ty of York be requested to enact an
similar By-1 aw.
CARRIED
PW92-011-038 -Town Crossing Guard Program and PW92-002-017 -Requests for
Crossing Guard Installations -Various Locations and the delegation of Mrs.
Patrice Jamieson, resident re: Removal of Crossing Guard at Orchard Heights
Drive and Banff Drive and the correspondence from Ms. Nancy MacDonald
The Director of Public Works played a video to illustrate the issues
discussed in the Report.
#15. Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Report PW92-011-038 be received as information;
THAT Report PW92-002-017 and the Council resolution relating
thereto be rescinded, with the exception of the installation of a
multi way stop at Crawford Rose Drive and Kemano Road, such that
crossing guards shall remain at their current locations;
THAT, in future, modifications to the 1 ocati ons of crossing guards
shall not be made during the school year; and
THAT decisions as to proposed modifications to crossing guard
1 ocati ons shall be referred to the 1992 budget discussions, a 1 ong
with a Report to be prepared by the Director of Public Works
providing further information on the issue and setting forth
a 1 tern ate criteria for the p 1 a cement of crossing guards at given
locations and alternate means to provide a crossing guard service.
CARRIED
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QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Mayor West
ADJOURNMENT
#16. Moved by Mayor West
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Asked that Council members
be provided with a previous
Report prepared by the Director
of Public Works dealing with
installation of flashing signs
and lowered speed limits in the
vicinity of schools.
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
CARRIED
(THE MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING NO. 06-92 WERE CONSIDERED
AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 12, 1992, WITH THE
EXCEPTION OF RECOMMENDATION NO. 9)
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J. WEST, MAYOR L. ALCIOON," MUNICIPAL CLERK