MINUTES - Council - 19870121MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 03-87
Boardroom, Town of Aurora Administrative Offices
Wednesday, January 21, 1987
8:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair; Councillors
Buck, Jones, McKenzie, Pedersen, Timpson
and Weller.
Councillor Pa i vi o absent due to a family
matter and Councillor Barker absent due to
an employment obligation.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Chief Administrative Officer, Treasurer,
Director of Public Works, Director of
Planning, Director of Leisure Services,
Chief Building Official, Fire Chief,
Clerk, and Deputy Clerk.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT ---
Councillor Timpson declared a possible Conflict of Interest in accounts paid
to the York Region Board of Education due to employment with same and in the
sewer rate refund cheque paid to Mr. and Mrs. T. Timpson as same pertains to
the dwelling in which he resides, and did not take part in or vote on any
question in these regards or attempt in any way to influence the voting on
such questions.
Councillor McKenzie declared a possible Conflict of Interest in accounts
paid to Herb McKenzie Auto Parts Inc. due to monetary interest and did not
take part in or vote on any question in this regard or attempt in any way to
influence the voting on such question.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein with
the order of business amended so that Report No. ADM87 -005-22 of
the Chief Administrative Officer will be discussed in conjunction
with the Committee of the Whole recommendation No. 17 pertaining to
the reconstruction of Wells Street, Harrison and Connaught Avenues.
AMENDMENT -Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution
as read it was:
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the late Report No. ADM87-007-24 be added to the agenda to be
discussed with the Planning report concerning the proposed Charles
Darrow Cooperative.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the memorandum of the Fire Chief addressed to Councillor Buck
dated January 20, 1987 be copied, circulated and considered with
the Committee of the Whole recommendation concerning the
reconstruction of Wells Street, Harrison and Connaught Avenues.
CARRIED
The resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED.
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PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
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Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the fo 11 owing Accounts in the tota 1 amount of $4,010,506.79,
details of which are on file with the Treasury Office, be approved
by Council for payment and the Mayor issue orders on the Treasurer
for same, and the seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
Genera 1 $ 14,616.61
Fire Department 6,824.03
Works Department 38,308.28
Parks Department 1,505.26
Community Buildings:
Factory Theatre 79.63
Band She 11 49.01
Parks Building 758.95
Chamber Trailer 1,504.99 2,392.58
Community Centre:
Building 3,306.46
Canteen 4,766.10 8,072.56
Leisure Services 2,455.96
Church St. 669.44
McMahon Pk. 873.29
Victoria Hall 1,488.19 3,030.92
Water
Accounts Paid Prior to Council
10,603.91
$3,922,696.68
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the following Capital Accounts in the total amount of
$169,417.91, details of which are on file with the Treasury Office,
be approved for payment by Council and the Mayor issue orders on
the Treasurer for same, and the seal of the Corporation be attached
hereto.
Administration & Equipment
Van Hal Services 1,942.50
Capital _gyy
Daily Commercial News 351.52
Trow Ltd. 363.35
Engineering Reserve
Lake Simcoe 3,235.99
Conservation Authority
Reid & Associates 847.95
Family Leisure Complex
Beaver Creek Printing 797.65
Cardinal Press Works 227.70
Industrial Park
Duratron Systems Limited456.18
Reid & Associates 939.74
Road Construction
Region of York 158,851.98
1,942.50
714.87
4,083.94
1,025.35
1,395.92
158,851.98
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PASSING OF ACCOUNTS cont'd ...
Services Reserve
Reid & Associates
Waterworks Reserve
Pipeline Cleaning
Hydrant Services
Reid & Associates
149.37
362.50
891.48
CARRIED
149.37
1,253.98
#31 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the fa 11 owing Capita 1 Account in the tota 1 amount of
$85,716.85, details of which are on file with the Treasury Office,
be approved for payment by Council and the Mayor issue orders on
the Treasurer for same, and the seal of the Corporation be attached
hereto.
Vehicle Equipment Reserve
Frink Canada
Less Holdback
Payment
$95 '716 .85
{10,000.00)
$85 '716 .85
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
People For Sunday Association of Canada re: administration of the Retail
Business Holi~ays Act
#32 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the People for Sunday Association of Canada be advised that
this is a Provincial matter and not one which should be dealt with
by individual municipalities.
CARRIED
McPherson and Shugart, Barristers &. Solicitors re: The Aurora Cemetery
Board and The Beacon Hall Subdivision
#33 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT this letter be forwarded to the Town Solicitor and that his
opinion on this matter be obtained.
CARRIED
Mayor West memo to Council Members re: safety of Orchard Heights DriV('! and
Crawford Rose Drive
#34 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Works Department be authorized to carry out the traffic
study as has been recommended by the Mayor.
CARRIED
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CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
a) Government of Canada, Transport Canada, Toronto Area Dangerous Goods
Rail Task Force re: progress report
b) Ms. Lorraine Watts, Aurora, Ontario re: Reconstruction of Connaught
Avenue
c) Ontario Good Roads Association re: Annual Conference February 22 -25,
1987
d) Mayor West memo to All Members of Council re: Mr. and Mrs. Black's
note of appreciation
e) Director of Planning memo to Mayor West and Council re: Official Plan
Review
f) Ms. Jane Latimer, Aurora, Ont. re: reconstruction of Connaught Avenue
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 02-87, January 14, 1987
#35 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 02-87
held January 14, 1987 be received, and the recommendations carried
by the Committee be adopted with the exception of recommendation
No. 17, Proposed Reconstruction of Wells Street, Harrison and
Connaught Avenues, which will be discussed under ''New Business
Arising From Committee of Whole Report".
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT
Proposed Reconstruction of Wells Street, Harrison and Connaught Avenues
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Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
1. THAT the plans for the proposed reconstruction of Wells Street
be approved as presented by the Town Engineer with a 26' wide
asphalt width and 28' wide curb face to curb face;
2. THAT the pavement width for the reconstruction of Connaught
and Harrison Avenue be reduced to 24' asphalt, 26' total curb
face to curb face;
3. THAT the width of the sidewalks remain at 5' as presented; and
4. THAT in all cases the boulevards be 5' or less where possible.
AMENDMENT -Upon the question of the adoption of the
recommendation it was:
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the recommendations of the Chief Administrative Officer made
in Report No. ADM87-05-22 as set out hereunder be adopted:
THAT our Engineers, Reid and Associates, commence the contract
drawings in preparation for tender for Wells Street following
Council approval of Committee of the Whole Minutes No. 02-87;
and
THAT Reid and Associates be requested to submit to the
Ministry of Transportation and Communications for its
consideration and approval, revised design criteria for a two
foot lesser pavement width on Connaught Avenue and Harrison
Avenue as recommended by Committee of the Whole in Minutes No.
02-87; and
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THAT with respect to recommendation No. 2, there be special design
emphasis on the reduction of width on the north side where it can
provide room for adequate snow storage on boulevards; that sidewalk
relocation occur more to the south where feasible; and the
reduction occur on either side where the reduction would enhance
the preservation of trees.
CARRIED
On a recorded vote, the resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED.
YEAS 5 NAYS 2
VOTING YEA:
VOTING NAY:
Councillors Jones, McKenzie, Pedersen, Timpson and
Mayor West.
Councillors Buck and Weller.
STAFF REPORTS
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
Re ort No. CL87-002-15 -Authorization to si n subdivision a reement -
Lakeview Estates Yonge Aurora Phase II
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Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
1. THAT subject to the provision of all financial securities and
the resolving of the final concern of the Director of Leisure
Services respecting the landscaping requirements, the Mayor
and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign a subdivision
agreement dated January 21, 1987 between the Corporation of
the Town of Aurora and Lakeview Estates (Yonge Aurora) Ltd.
pertaining to draft plan of subdivision No. 19T-85019.
2. THAT upon execution of the subdivision agreement, the Regional
Commission of Engineering be advised that the Council of the
Town of Aurora has hereby allocated the necessary servicing
capacity to the 120 dwelling units on the said draft plan of
subdivision 19T-85019.
AMENDMENT -Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution
it was:
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT this matter be referred back to the Technical Committee for
further review of the concerns raised regarding the pro visions
related to the condition of streets, paving of driveways, provision
of sidewalks for occupancy and construction vehicle access.
DEFEATED
The resolution CARRIED.
LEISURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Report No. LS87-001-16 -Rotomatic Invoice
#40 Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the final invoice of Rotomatic Electronic Display Products of
Mississauga for the completion of the arena boards construction be
paid, and the Seal of the Corporation attached hereto.
CARRIED
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Report No. PL87-006-17 -Committee of Adjustment Application A-17-86,
Revlis Securities, Pt. Lots 107 & 108, R.P. 65M-2376, 32 Attrid9e Street
#41 Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Jones
1. THAT the Committee of Adjustment be ad vi sed that Counci 1 has
no objection to this application; and
2. THAT a copy of the staff report be forwarded to the Committee
of Adjustment.
CARRIED
Report No. PL87-007-18 -Site Plan Application SP-86-26 Charles Darrow
Cooperative -Labour Council of Ontario
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Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the architect representing the proponents of the proposed
deve 1 opment be permitted to make a brief presentation to Counci 1
respecting the amended proposal.
CARRIED
The arch i teet's renderings of the revised design showing new roof
1 i nes which included the ori gina 1 stepped concept, dormer windows
and a mixed colour scheme were presented.
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Buck
1. THAT Council continue its policy of requiring that all
buildings be masonry on the ground floor;
2. THAT Council if requested by the applicants make
representation to the funding agencies of the project to
increase funds to ensure that at least the ground floor of the
project is masonry construction and thereby mainly maintenance
free cost for the life of the project; and
3. THAT the Mayor be requested to negotiate with the funding
authorities to ensure that Council's goals respecting this
project can be met while still allowing the project to proceed.
CARRIED
Report No. ADM87-007-24 -Letter of Objection -Mr. F. Horsfield to Zoning
By-law 2865-86-Chas. Darrow Housing Co-op
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Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Council request the O.M.B. to consider the objection to the
Charles Darrow Housing Co-op as insufficient and request by way of
a motions hearing that the O.M.B. dismiss the objection and approve
the Zoning By-law.
CARRIED
PUBLIC WORKS
Training -Storm Management & Urban Drainaqe
IBM PC) Seminar -March 9-10, 1987,
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT Michael Dutschek be permitted to attend a two day Stormwater
Management and Urban Drainage Analysis & Design of Microcomputers
(IBM PC) Seminar scheduled for March 9-10, 1987 in Toronto, said
seminar having a registration fee of $275.00 and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
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CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Report No. ADM87-003-20 -Consultant Study -Pub 1 i c Works, Engineering,
Leisure Services
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Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT terms of reference be developed for a Consultant's Study in
the delivery of operational services, i.e., Public Works,
Engineering and, at least, the Parks Division of the Leisure
Services Department perhaps extending into other areas of Community
Building maintenance activities.
AMENDMENT -Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution
it was:
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the complete Leisure Services Department be included in the
Consultant's Study.
CARRIED
The resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED.
Report No. ADM87-004-21 -Economic Increase -Salary Administration Plan -
Non Union Employees -January 1, 1987
#48 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Salary Grid Scales be increased effective January 1, 1987
by an economic adjustment of 4% on the median Step 3 Grid.
CARRIED
Report No. ADM87-006-23 -1987 Approval of Memberships
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Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Council approve the attached list of 1987 memberships and
authorize the Treasurer to pay the invoices when received and the
seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
AMENDMENT -Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution
it was:
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Chief Admi ni strati ve Officer consult with the Department
Heads to determine if some of the listed memberships could be
deleted in future years.
CARRIED
The resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED.
RESOLUTIONS
Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities
#51 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the weeks of March 2 -13, 1987 be proclaimed as "Learning
Disability Weeks" in the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
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The Canadian National Institute for the Blind
#52 Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the week of February 1 - 7, 1987 be proclaimed as "White Cane
Week" in the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
3RD READING OF BY-LAWS
#53 Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for Third Reading:
2883-86 Being a by-law of the Town of Aurora to amend Zoning
By-law 2213-78 (Loukras);
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Weller -Centre Crescent snow ploughing
snow clearing in front of post office
ADJOURNMENT
#54 Moved by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:03 p.m.
CARRIED
Mayor
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