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TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 37-87
Boardroom, Town of Aurora Administrative Offices
Wednesday, August 26, 1987
8:02 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair; Councillors
Buck, Barker, Jones, McKenzie, Paivio,
Pedersen, Timpson and Weller.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Chief Administrative Officer, Deputy
Clerk, Administrative Assistant, Chief
Building Official, Director of Personnel,
Director of Planning, Director of Public
Works, and Treasurer.
Clerk and Fire Chief absent on vacation.
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
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.
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
#549
#550
Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein.
AMENDMENT -Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution
it was:
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the report of the Treasurer No. TR87 -038-278 regarding Ice
Skate Sharpening and Pro Shop Renta 1 and the 1 etter received from
the Aurora Early Learning Centre Co-operative Inc. be added to the
agenda.
CARRIED
The resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting, Wednesday, July 29, 1987
#551 Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT the minutes of the Council meeting dated July 29, 1987 be
adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
Special Council Meeting, Tuesday, August 11, 1987
#552 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the minutes of the Special Council meeting dated August 11,
1987 be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
Town of Aurora Council Minutes No. 37-87
Wednesday, August 26, 1987
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PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#553 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $1,624,250.17
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
Fire Department
Works Department
Parks Department
c'ommunity Bui 1 dings:
Parks Building
Band She 11
Community Centre:
Building
Canteen
Leisure Services
Water
Church St.
Victoria Ha 11
McMahon Bldg.
173.86
55.78
2,680.35
25.00
283.84
160.25
242.99
Accounts Paid Prior to Council
CARRIED
$ 13,650.76
3,925.83
49,740.00
4,471.04
229.64
2,705.35
14,747.59
687.08
8,215.95
1,525,876.93
Councillor Timpson having earlier declared a possible Conflict of Interest
regarding the account of the York Region Board of Education did not take
part in the vote called with respect to payment of this account.
Councillor McKenzie having earlier declared a possible Conflict of Interest
regarding the account of Herb McKenzie Auto Parts Inc. did not take part in
the vote called with respect to payment of this account.
#554 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT the following Capital Accounts in the total amount of
$249,821.75 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.
Capital Levy Reserve
Carson Woods
Carson Woods
Falconers Building Serv.
Moffat Kinoshita
Moffat Kinoshita
Moffat Kinoshita
Moffat Kinoshita
Moffat Kinoshita
Moffat Kinoshita
Southam Communications
Exclusive Alarms
Capital Reserve Fund
3M Canada
Decision Data
Ermac Power & Control
Ermac Power & Control
Ermac Power & Control
Southam Communications
173.87
21.40
2,840.64
11,800.00
4,775.00
2,968.55
3,362.79
4,775.00
141.25
4,220.10
2,344.34
$ 195.27
600.00
30,521.98
187.95
5,850.00
1,334.74
2,830.65
6,705.69
202.27
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Van Hal Services 1,827.00
Van Hal Services 1,653.75 3,480.75
Engineering Reserve
Reid & Associates 574.36
Abso Blue Prints 4,049.95
Industrial Park
Reid & Associates 1,096.50
Reid & Associates 1,277.98 2,374.48
Services Reserve
Reid & Associates 768.86
Waterworks Reserve
Mitchell Construction 190,144.80
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Gunther & Patricia Buchholz, Aurora re: request for water services; Lot
30, Plan 65M-2122; Pt. Lot 74-75, Cone. 1
#555 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT consideration for water service to the property of Mr. and
Mrs. Gunther Buchholz, Lot 30, Plan 65M-2122, be denied.
CARRIED
The York Region Board of Education re: appointment of Mrs. Judith Ochalski
to the Town of Aurora Public Library Board
#556 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT Mrs. Judith Ochalski be appointed to the Aurora Public Library
Board to complete the unexpired term to November 30, 1988.
CARRIED
Laura M. Duthie, Wooden Sign Maker re: proposal for a new "welcome" sign
to the Town of Aurora
#557 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the letter be received and an explanation of the Town's policy
be forwarded to Mrs. Duthie.
CARRIED
Alexandris Investments Ltd. re: request for building permits for model
homes; Wellington Meadows subdivision; Hammond Drive
#558 Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT staff be authorized to issue building permits for model homes
upon registration of the subdivision.
CARRIED
Minister Responsible for Disabled Persons re: 1987 Community Action Awards
nominations
#559 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the letter from the Minister Responsible for Disabled Persons
be received, and staff circulate the letter to the Chamber of
Commerce and other service clubs in Aurora.
CARRIED
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K.B. Rodger, Chief Administrative Officer memo to Mayor and Members of
Council re: Unfinished Business; Bill 38; Recreation Facilities Funding
#560 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT Council endorse the AMO resolutions regarding Recreational
Facilities Funding.
CARRIED
L. A 11 i son, Deputy Clerk memo to Mayor and Members of Council re: Proposed
Fire Hall Expansion
#561 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the tender prepared by the architect for the Fire Hall
addition retain the existing north wall of the Fire Hall and
address the other matters set out in the memorandum of the Deputy
Clerk.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
a) Fairmont Property Corporation Limited re: abandonment of Library
Square project due to soil conditions report
b) Ministry of Community and Social Services re: training and employment
programs for social assistance recipients
c) Corporation of the Township of Tilbury West re: resolution encouraging
more "free" voting opportunities for our Government representatives
d) Mayor West memo to Members of Council re: Architects' Submissions
e) Aurora Early Learning Centre Co-operative Inc. re:
space at Aurora Community Centre
DELEGATIONS
cancellation of
Brian Corbett, Aurora re: Site For The Proposed Municipal Office
Mr. Brian Corbett addressed the members of Council regarding the history of
the War Memorial site. It was suggested, based on his research, that a
committee be formed to approach the 'War Memorial Association to outline how
the use of the site for the proposed municipal building could be achieved in
accordance with the wishes of Mr. Wood in granting the land for the purposes
of the War Memorial in 1924.
#562 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT this matter be referred to Unfinished Business.
CARRIED
Mr. Richard Harrison of Malone, Given and Parsons on behalf of the Real
Estate Investment Council Limited re: McDonald Drive Townhouse Proposal
Mr. Harrison expressed to Council the concern of the landowners' regarding
the Town's calculation for oversizing and road construction to be
incorporated into the site plan for the proposed development. It was felt
that given the timing of the provision of the amount to the owners, Council
should consider the deletion or substantial reduction of the amount quoted.
It was suggested that instead of the calculations being based on the
complete frontage, it should only be based on the 6 metres required by the
Owner for driveway access.
#563 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT this matter be referred to Unfinished Business.
CARRIED
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee of the Whole Minutes No. 36-87 dated August 19, 1987
#564 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting dated
August 19, 1987 be received, and the recommendations carried by the
Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT NO. 36-87 DATED
AUGUST 19, 1987
Request of the Lions Club of Aurora, Inc. re: Fundraising for CatScan
The Chief Administrative Officer presented a brief verbal report indicating
the correct procedure to be followed in granting the request to the Lions
Club.
#565 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Town defer immediate fee payment of the lot levy and
building permit fee for the home to be purchased by the Lions Club
of Aurora and the Town receive the fees later from the net proceeds
of the lottery draw; and
FURTHER that, should the funds be required in the intervening time
period, Council does authorize such fees to be journalled from the
Grants budget and recovered 1 ater from the net proceeds of the
1 ottery draw.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
Report CL87 -015-271 -Overs i zing Contribution; Townhouse Deve 1 opment;
McDonald Drive
#566 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT this report be referred to Unfinished Business.
CARRIED
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Report PL87-112-272 -Site Plan Agreement between the Town of Aurora and
Thomas B. McPherson (In Trust); 3 Industrial Parkway South
#567 Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a site plan
agreement between the Town of Aurora and Thomas B. McPherson (In
Trust).
CARRIED
Report PL87-113-273 -Site Plan Agreement between the Town of Aurora and
Magum Petroleum Inc.; 130 Yonge Street South
#568 Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a site plan
agreement between the Town of Aurora and Magum Petroleum Inc.
CARRIED
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Report PL87 -114-274 -Site Plan Agreement between the Town of Aurora and
James Peter Brown, Cathy Brown and James Rogers; Aurora Lawn and Garden;
3 Ross Street
#569 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT subject to the provision of all financial securities the Mayor
and Clerk be authorized to sign a site plan agreement between the
Town of Aurora and James Peter Brown, Cathy Brown and James Rogers.
CARRIED
Report No. PL87-116-275 -Objections to 2917-87; Henry Stolp Building
Group; Lots 5-10 inclusive, R.P. 461; Lot 85, Concession 1 E.Y.S.
#570 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Council stand firm on the position to support the Stolp Homes
Rezoning Application at the O.M.B. hearing.
CARRIED
TREASURER'S DEPARTMENT
Report TR87-031-276 -Animal Control Contract
#571 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the contract price of $53,255.00 for animal control services
by Kenne 1 Inn be accepted for the period April 1, 1987 through
March 31, 1988.
CARRIED
Report TR87-037-277 -35 Glass Drive Gabion Wall Reconstruction Payment
#572 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority's request for
payment of $43,592.00 be approved from Account No. 6040-86 as
follows:
1. $39,232.80 representing 90% completion of work be paid
immediately; and
2. $4,359.20 representing 10% holdback be paid upon notification
by Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority that all
outstanding claims have been satisfied.
CARRIED
Report TR87-038-278 -Ice Skate Sharpening Pro Shop Rental 1987-88
#573 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the contract for Ice Skate Sharpening and Pro Shop Rental for
the 1987-88 season (Community Centre - 6 months, Family Lei sure
Complex -10 months minimum) be awarded to Ward & Patch Sporting
Goods Limited at a total tender price of $2,410.00.
CARRIED
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CONSIDERATION OF OTHER BUSINESS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN AT A
PREVIOUS MEETING
Councillor Weller re: Council Meeting No. 34-87, Wednesday, July 29, 1987
#574 Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Barker
BE IT RESOLVED that the Engineering Department of The Region a 1
Municipality of York be requested to undertake a review of the
posted speed 1 imits on Wellington Street East between Industrial
Parkway South and Mary Street with a view towards reducing same in
this section of the roadway.
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS
Permission for a fence to be installed on Town property; Mr. Smith, 185
Murray Drive; Lot No. 64; Golf Glen Park
#575 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
RESOLVED that, subject to the Owner entering into an agreement with
the Town of Aurora which would pro vi de that a fence erected on
municipally owned lands shall be removed within sixty (60) days'
notice if the lands are required or when the trees die, permission
be granted to allow an encroachment of up to two feet on Block A
according to Plan 579 for the purpose of erecting a fence at the
rear of Lot 64.
CARRIED
Authorization to sign an Agreement between the Town and Revlis Securities
Limited amending the subdivision agreement
#576 Moved by Councillor Paivio Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
RESOLVED that, subject to the Owner satisfying all financial
requirements, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign an
agreement dated the 28th day of April, 1987 between Revlis
Securities Limited and The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
amending the subdivision agreement affecting a portion of lands on
Plan 65M-2376.
CARRIED
Payment Certificate No. 1; Project No. 1040; Reconstruction of Wells,
Harrison and Connaught; Lamco Construction
#577 Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Paivio
RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of Reid and Associates
Limited, Payment Certificate No. 1 for Project No. 1040
(Reconstruction of Wells, Harrison and Connaught) in the total
amount of $27,330.75 be paid to Lamco Construction Company Limited
and the seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
Payment Certificate No. 2; Project No. 1040; Reconstruction of Wells,
Harrison and Connaught; Lamco Construction
#578 Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor Timpson
RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of Reid and Associates
Limited, Payment Certificate No. 2 for Project No. 1040
(Reconstruction of Wells, Harrison and Connaught) in the total
amount of $108,237.73 be paid to Lamco Construction Company Limited
and the seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
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Recreation Facilities Funding
#579 Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Barker
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Aurora
endorse Resolution RPC-1 requesting a Comprehensive Recreation
Funding Policy and Resolution RPC-3 regarding Restoration of
Community Recreation Centres Act (C.R.C.A.) Grants as submitted to
the AMO Conference for consideration by the Townships of Rideau,
Onapi ng Falls, City of Brampton and the Society of Directors of
Municipal Recreation of Ontario;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Aurora does
hereby request that reconsideration be given to the 2nd phase grant
application for the construction of the Aurora Family Lei sure
Complex facility; and
THAT this resolution be forwarded to Premier David Petersen, the
leaders of the opposition parties, The Honourable Robert Nixon, The
Honourable John Eakins and to all three Provincial candidates
within the York North riding.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(Deferred
The Director of Public Works reported that a new quotation for the
installation of the sidewalk on Pineneedle Drive is to be obtained. An
additional report indicating the total cost of the work, less the monies
eligible to be received from Wimpey, will be provided to both the residents
and members of Council prior to the meeting scheduled for September 3,
1987. The Mayor indicated that Council will consider the residents' written
response upon receipt of same. ·
Delegation of Mr. Brian Corbett, Aurora, Ontario re: Site For The Proposed
Municipal Offices
#580 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT a Committee comprised of Mr. Brian Corbett, Mr. Dick
Illingworth, Mayor West and any other concerned member of Council
be authorized to approach the members of the War Memorial Board
with alternative information regarding the potential to reconsider
the use of the site for the proposed municipal building.
CARRIED
Mr. Richard Harrison of Malone, Given and Parsons on behalf of the Real
Estate Investment Council Limited re: McDonald Drive To-wnhouse Proposal;
ana
Report CL87 -015-271 -Overs i zing Contribution; Townhouse Development;
McDonald Drive
#581
#582
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT a report including calculations for oversizing based on the
percentage of the subject lands out of the flood plain be prepared
by staff.
AMENDMENT -Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution
it was:
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT subsidies received from M.T.C. for the roadworks be taken into
consideration.
CARRIED
The resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED.
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BY-LAWS
#583
#584
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Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for First Reading:
2934-87 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 2213-78
(Kelly & Three Seasons Homes);
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
2875-86 Being a by-law to exempt certain lots on Plan 65M-2376
from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act;
2905-87 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2213-78 (Magum);
2928-87 Being a by-law to dedicate certain lands as a Public
Highway;
2929-87 Being a by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 46
(Saunders);
2931-87 Being a by-law to repeal By-law Nos. 2672-84 and 2758-85,
by-laws to establish reserve funds for the Town of Aurora;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Paivio -mechanism for Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer
to sign site plan agreements upon obtaining all
necessary staff approvals.
Councillor Buck -access and debris in Open Space area on south side of
Henderson Drive.
Councillor Weller -timing of paving of Henderson Drive
-zero base budgeting procedure for 1988
NEW BUSINESS
Jim Tree, Parks Foreman memo to K.B. Rodger, Chief Administrative Officer
re: tree removal; 89 Wells Street
#585 Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT Reid & Associates Limited be instructed to remove the tree at
89 Wells Street as soon as possible.
CARRIED
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Councillor Herb McKenzie memo to Mayor and Members of Council re: No
Parking on Seaton Drive
#586 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT staff be directed to prepare the necessary by-law for the
provision of No Parking on the south side of Seaton Drive along the
Confederation Park frontage. The concerned Seaton Drive residents
to be advised according to Council policy; and
THAT staff examine and prepare a report regarding alternative
parking arrangements in this area.
CARRIED
John West memo to Members of Council re: ball diamond in Holland River
Park
#587 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Parks Foreman be directed to bring in a proposal for the
ball diamonds to be located and built in the new Holland River Park.
tARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#588 Moved by Councillor Buck
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:47 p.m.
CARRIED
Mayor ~ctJ~~/