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MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 08-87
Boardroom, Town of Aurora Administrative Offices
Wednesday, February 18, 1987
8:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair; Councillors Buck,
Jones, McKenzie, Paivio, Pedersen and
Timpson.
Councillors Barker and Weller absent due
to vacation.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Chief Administrative Officer, Treasurer
(8:02 p.m.), Director of Public Works,
Director of Planning, Chief Building
Official, Fire Chief, Clerk and Deputy
Clerk.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT
Councillor Betty Pedersen declared a possible Conflict of Interest in·
accounts paid to Canada Law Book due to employment with same 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 questions.
Councillor Herb 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
#105 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#106 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the following Capital Accounts in the total amount of
$5,311.68, details of which are on file with the Treasury Office,
be approved for payment by Counci 1 and the Mayor issue orders on
the Treasurer for same, and the seal of the Corporation be attached
hereto.
Family Leisure Complex
Adver Signs
Backstage Productions
Beaver Creek Printing
Byfields Photography
Paul Shiner
Town of Aurora
Community Building
Falconers Bldg. Service
Waterworks Reserve
A-1 Hydrant Services
Industrial Park
L 1 oyd & Puree ll
335.55
230.00
190.06
54.57
1. 000.00
544.00
CARRIED
1,864.18
850.00
260.00
2,337.50
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#107 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $426,786.10
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.
General
Fire Department
Works Department
Parks Department
Community Buildings:
Factory Theatre
Parks Building
Chamber Trailer
Community Centre:
Building
Canteen
Leisure Services
Church St.
McMahon Park
Victoria Ha 11
Water
167.99
127.14
191.51
5,164.18
3,358.69
94.40
207.79
38.00
Accounts Paid Prior to Council
CARRIED
$ 8,471.42
3,174.11
18,449.86
1,311.63
486.64
8,522.87
2,183.45
340.19
7,848.61
$375,997.32
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Mayor John West memo to All Members of Council re: Aurora Lioness Club -
Garage Sale
#108 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT permission be granted to the Aurora Lioness Club to hold a
garage sale on May 9, 1987 at the parks building on Victoria Street.
CARRIED
Mayor John West memo to Members of Council re: Citizen Appointments to
Vehicular and Pedestrian Traffic Safety Review
#109 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the three citizens be appointed to the Steering Committee of
the Vehicular and Pedestrian Traffic Safety review as outlined in
the Mayor's memorandum.
CARRIED
R. A. Brooks, Senior Environment Officer , Ministry of the Environment re:
Engelhard Industries Waste Processing Site
#110 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer
District Office of the Ministry of
further information regarding the
Industries for the waste processing
discussed prior to February 27, 1987.
CARRIED
be directed to contact the
the Environment to obtain
application by Englehard
site. The matter to be
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CORRESPONDENCE & PETITIONS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
a) Robert F. Nixon, Treasurer of Ontario re:
support for recreation and cultural programs
lottery-based funding,
b) Ministry of the Solicitor General, Office of the Fire Marshal, G.R.
Senay re: Municipal Official's Fire Protection Seminar
c) Mayor John West memo to All Members of Council re: Proposed Regional
Sign By-law
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 07-87, February 11, 1987
#111 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 07-87
held February 11, 1987 be received, and the recommendations with
the exception of recommendation numbers 21 and 22 carried by the
Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT
Mr. Brian Corbett re: Aurora Cemeter) Board (Recommendation No. 21 of the
Committee of the Whole Report No. 07-87
#112 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT staff investigate the concerns of Mr. Corbett regarding the
utilization of available plots within the cemetery by persons other
than residents of Aurora and that a report on this matter be
submitted to Council.
CARRIED
Mayor John West memo to All Members of Council re: Transit O~eration
'Recommendation No. 22 of the Committee of the Whole Report No. 07-87
#113
#114
Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT staff be authorized to implement the recommendations set out
in the report as follows:
i) That the bus service for Saturday be reduced to a single bus
operating only between 9:00a.m. and 4:00p.m.;
ii) That detailed consideration be given to reducing the two bus
service to a single bus service after the end of the current
school year;
iii) That as an alternative to a two bus system, a dial a bus
service be investigated; and
iv) That authorization be given to implement a system of printed
bus passes for various age groups. The passes to be purchased
at the Municipal Office, Community Centre and Library.
AMENDMENT -Upon the question of the adoption of the
resolution it was:
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT an increase in the fare schedule to Adults 65¢,
Seniors/Students 50¢, Children 40¢ effective April 1, 1987, as
outlined, be added as recommendation (v); and
THAT during the next four months staff and Travelways carry
out an analysis of the areas where the bus service is not
utilized to determine possible routing changes.
CARRIED
The resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED
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STAFF REPORTS
LEISURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Report No. LS87-004-54 -Park Equipment Purchase
#115 Moved by Councillor Paivio Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the invoice of Chas Richards and Sons Limited of $5,922.45
be paid, this amount to be debited against the 1986 Reserve
Account, and the seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
Report No. LS87-007-55 -Civic Appreciation Medals
#116 Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT advertisements be placed for nominations for the Civic
Appreciation Awards and that Council approve Monday, May 25, 1987,
as Civic Appreciation Night in the Aurora Community Centre.
CARRIED
Report No. LS87~008-56 -Arena Safety
#117 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Timpson
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THAT the Town of Aurora purchase Megg Nets for both the Community
Centre and the Family Leisure Complex.
CARRIED
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Report No. PL87-020-57 -Official Plan Review
#118 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Paivio
That the proposed changes to the Draft Official Plan as set out in
the appendix to the report be approved.
CARRIED
Report No. PL87-021-58 -Committee of Adjustment Applications A-1-87,
A-2-87, A-3-87 Salpam Investments, Block 165, Plan 65M-239 and Part of
Block 157, Plan 65M-2247 Aurora Heights Drive
#119 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
1. THAT the Committee of Adjustment be advised that Council has
no objection to Applications Nos. A-1-87, A-2-87, and A-3-87;
and
2. THAT a copy of the staff report be forwarded to the Committee
of Adjustment.
CARRIED
Report No. PL87-022-59 -Consultant Selection Industrial Secondary Study
#120 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the firms of Kelly Land Use Planner and Cosburn
Patterson Wardman Limited be authorized to carry out the
Industrial Secondary Study for a total estimated cost of $25,800.00
as provided for in the 1987 Budget, Account No. 7000-38 and the
seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
AMENDMENT -Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution
it was:
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#121
#122
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the following be added to the resolution:
The Director of Planning be directed to submit a subsequent report
dealing with the recovery of the costs of the study from the
affected landowners.
CARRIED
The resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED
Revision to Draft Approval of Plan of
Moved by Councillor Paivio Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Council recommend to the Region of York that Draft Approval to
Plan of Subdivision 19T-85103 be revised such that Condition No. 1
of the Council of the Town of Aurora's conditions of draft approval
relating to proposed plan of subdivision 19T-85103 as approved
December 16, 1986 be deleted and the following added in its place.
"Approval shall relate to a draft plan of subdivision prepared by
Fred Schaeffer Planning Group Limited, revision dated January 15,
1987."
CARRIED
Report PL87-024-61 -Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law
Amendments; Part Lots 88, 89, 90
#123 Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT the Town of
of Aurora has
Z-01-87; and
Newmarket be ad vi sed that the Counci 1 of the Town
no objections to applications OP-01-87 and
THAT the Town of Newmarket be advised for its future considerations
that the Council of the Town of Aurora would favour low intensity
development on those 1 ands outside the subject applications
directly abutting the boundary between the two municipalities.
CARRIED
Report No. PL87-025-62 -Notice of Public Meeting Willow Farm
#124
#125
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the notice of public meeting for the second meeting for the
Willow Farm application Z-24-86 be given by newspaper rather than
by mail.
THAT those persons who requested further notice of public meeting
at the last public meeting be given notice by mail.
AMENDMENT -Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution
as read it was:
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the proponents also be required to post signs in visible
locations including the vacant lots on Tribbling Crescent to
indicate the new meeting date.
CARRIED
The resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Report No. TR87-001-63 -1986 Council Statement of Expenses &
Remunerations
#126 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the report of the Treasurer be received as information.
CARRIED
Report No. TR87 -002-64 -Annua 1 Petition for Ba 1 ance of Highway Subsidy
for 1986
#127 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the annual petition for subsidy on the
during the year 1986 in the Town of Aurora
$1,380,813.05, be signed and submitted to
Transportation and Communications.
CARRIED
expenditures made
in the amount of
the Ministry of
Report No. TR87-003-65 -Request for 1986 Transit Subsidy
#128 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Ministry of Transportation and Communications be requested
for payment of subsidy funds on the expenditures of $139,198.38, in
accordance with the subsidy allocation made to The Corporation of
the Town of Aurora pursuant to Part XV of the Public
Transportation and Highway Improvement Act.
CARRIED
Report No. TR87-004-66 -Request for 1987 Transit Subsidy
#129 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT the Ministry of Transportation and Communications be requested
for an allocation of subsidy funds in the amount of $60,503.00 to
be expended on Public Transit in the Town of Aurora for 1987.
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS
The Kidney Foundation of Canada re: March "Kidney Month"
#130 Moved by Councillor Paivio Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the month of March, 1987 be proclaimed as ''Kidney Month'' in
the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
Payment Certificate -No. 6 -Temperance Street Improvements Project No.
1151
#131 Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT, upon the recommendation of Reid and Associates Limited,
Payment Certificate No. 6 for Project Number 1151 -Temperance
Street Parking Lot Improvements in the total amount of $7,038.40 be
paid to Vic Priestly Construction Limited and the seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
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Report on Implementations of Woods Gordon Recommendations
#132 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Timpson
WHEREAS the Muni ci pa 1 Counci 1 of the Town of Aurora on the 16th
day of September, 1986 enacted the following resolution:
"THAT the Clerk-Administrator be directed to implement the
recommendations of the Woods Gordon Report to the Town (dated
February, 1986) on the organization and operations of the
administration of the Town; implementation to begin immediately
with such consultation with Woods Gordon as is required and with
formal reports to Council in six months and one year from Woods
Gordon on the progress achieved in implementation and on any
problems associated therewith; following which the progress made in
implementing the report will be evaluated by Council including
whether or not the performance of staff has been satisfactory in
that context."
AND WHEREAS EHE Internati on a 1 has submitted a work p 1 an for the
conducting of the reviews set out in the September 6th, 1986
resolution as follows:
WORK PLAN
Interviews with the Mayor, Councillors, the Clerk-Administrator
and Department Heads;
A review of resolutions, by-laws, policies, meeting agendas and
minutes, Department and other reports and relevant documentation
(e.g., Plan of Organization, corporate guidelines, financial
administration manual, budget guidelines, job descriptions, etc.);
Analysis of the foregoing information resulting in an assessment of
the progress achieved and/or problems encountered in implementing
each recommendation (i.e., "implementation completed",
"implementation in progress" or "no action initiated"); and
Reporting, consisting of a presentation to Council and a formal,
written summary of findings and conclusions.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora does hereby
approve the undertaking of the two reviews by EHE International
at a maximum cost of $24,500.00 and the seal of the Corporation be
attached hereto.
CARRIED
Wm. G. Walker, Director of Public Works memo to K.B. Rodger, Chief
Administrative Officer re: recommendation -watermeter purchase
#133 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT, upon the recommendations of Wm. G. Walker, Director of Public
Works as contained in Part (a) of his memorandum to the Chief
Administrative Officer dated December 2, 1986, the Council of the
Town of Aurora does hereby authorize the purchase of the Rockwe 11
International (Touchread System) watermeters for the
industrial/commercial sector of the Town of Aurora at a total
estimated cost of $36,218.15 together with the associated supplies
and equipment as set out in the cost summary, bringing the total
projected cost to $51,898.15 excluding taxes. The funds for this
expenditure to come from Account No. 568-10 and the seal of the
Corporation to be attached hereto.
CARRIED
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1987 General Town Budget
#134 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT, the 1987 General Town Budget in the amount of $8,053,265
(details of which are attached) and the revenues and expenditures
of the Lei sure Services Department, the Aurora Community Centre,
the Aurora Public Library Board and the Water Department (also
attached) be approved and the seal of the Corporation be attached
hereto.
CARRIED
1987 Capital Budget
#135 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT, the 1987 Capital Budget in the total amount of $9,242,500.00,
details of which are attached hereto, be adopted.
CARRIED
1ST READING OF BY-LAWS
#136 Moved by Councillor Paivio Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for First Reading:
2891-87 Being a by-law of the Town of Aurora to designate the
property known municipally as 54 Yonge Street North as
being of architectural and historical interest;
2892-87 Being a by-law to designate the property known municipally
as the "Keeper's House", Aurora Cemetery, R. R.#2, Aurora
as being of architectural and historical value or
interest;
2893-87 Being a by-law regulating building permits and
inspections;
2894-87 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2213-78 (Priestly); and
2895-87 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2213-78 (Shiner);
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
2ND READING OF BY-LAWS
#137 Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Second Reading:
2891-87 Designation of 54 Yonge Street North;
2892-87 Designation of "Keeper's House", Aurora Cemetery;
2893-87 Regulation of building permits & inspections;
2894-87 Zoning By-law (Priestly); and
2895-87 Zoning By-law (Shiner);
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
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3RD READING OF BY-LAWS
#138 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
2889-87 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2213-78
(Hunters Hill, Phase II); and
2890-87 Being a by-law to approve the transfer of an easement to
Uni versa 1 Insulations Company Limited and Uni versa 1
Insulations Holdings Limited (herein collectively called
"Universal");
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Jones -status of the removal of the Pizza Pizza sign -Yonge
Street South
Councillor Buck -report from Director of Planning illustrating, using the
Aurora United Church as an example, the instances and
circumstances when a site p 1 an agreement is required by
the municipality and those where a building permit is the
only requirement.
ADJOURNMENT
#139 Moved by Councillor Jones
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
CARRIED
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