MINUTES - Council - 19871021MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 48-87
Boardroom, Town of Aurora Administrative Offices
Wednesday, October 21, 1987
8:17 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair; Councillors
Barker, Jones, McKenzie, Paivio
p.m.), Pedersen, Timpson and Weller.
Buck,
(8:25
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Chief Administrative Officer (8:18p.m.),
Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Chief Building
Official, Fire Chief, Director of
Personnel, Director of Planning, Director
of Public Works, and Treasurer.
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 questions.
Councillor McKenzie declared a possible Conflict of Interest in accounts
paid to Herb McKenzie Auto Parts Inc. due to monetary interest 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.
Mayor West declared a possible Conflict of Interest in accounts paid to Oak
Ridges Home Hardware and Decor Glass due to monetary interest with same 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.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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#709
Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor Weller
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 Buck Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the memorandum of the Clerk related to By-law No. 2943-87, the
statement of the Fire Chief concerning the Aurora Fire Department,
the letter deferring the Heritage Committee delegation, and the
late letter received form Bell Canada be added to the Agenda.
CARRIED
The resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED.
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
Councillor Timpson in the Chair.
#710 Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT the following Capital Accounts in the total amount of
$308,935.78 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
Moffat Kinoshita
Resurfice Corp
Superior Communications
12,267.37
39,055.00
3,500.00
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Capital Reserve Fund
Connolly Enterprises
Penny & Casson Co. Ltd.
Trow
Twin Hills Mercury Sales
Van Hal Services
Family Leisure Complex
Abel Refrigeration
Beaver Creek Printing
Instant Custom Signs
Oak Ridges Home Hardware
Rent-a-Sign
Your Show Productions
Industrial Park
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Dominion Soil Investigation
Services Reserve
Ned co
Waterworks Reserve
Region of York
CARRIED
317.20
6,268.00
264.27
22,809.58
3,669.75
125.00
89.88
88.00
48.98
107.00
4,500.00
324.34
65,646.48
149,854.93
Mayor West having earlier declared a possible Conflict of Interest in the
account of Oak Ridges Home Hardware did not take part in the vote called
with respect to the payment of this invoice.
Mayor West in the Chair.
#711 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $3,540,938.32
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
Community Buildings:
Family Comp 1 ex
Band Shell
Parks Building
Chamber of Commerce
Community Centre:
Building
Canteen
Leisure Services
Water
Church St.
Victoria Hall
McMahon Bldg.
4,489.51
66.85
201.23
979.75
6,051.16
4,627.10
223.64
79.08
1,066.28
Accounts Paid Prior to Council
CARRIED
$ 8,759.17
8,050.58
42,007.87
9,369.42
5,737.34
10,678.26
3,436.06
1,369.00
106,106.68
3,345,423.94
Mayor West having earlier declared a possible Conflict of Interest in the
account of Decor Glass p 1 aced Counci 11 or Timpson in the Chair and did not
take part in the vote called with respect to payment of this invoice.
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Councillor McKenzie having earlier declared a possible Conflict of Interest
in the account of Herb McKenzie Auto Parts Inc. did not take part in the
vote called with respect to payment of this invoice.
Counci 11 or Timpson having earlier declared a possible Conflict of Interest
in the account of York Region Board of Education did not take part in the
vote called with respect to payment of this invoice.
#712 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the following Capital Accounts in the total amount of
$120,931.28 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 RESERVE
Neovac Ltd. $120,931.28
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Boy Scouts of Canada, Third Aurora Scout Group re: "Boy Scouts' Apple
Days" proclamation
#713 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the request of the Boy Scouts of Canada for proclamation of
"Boy Scouts' Apple Days" be granted.
CARRIED
Aurora Committee of Adjustment re: Application B-23-87; Stolp Building
Corporation; Notice of Decision; Granted;
Aurora Committee of Adjustment re: App 1 i cation B-25-87; Mr. & Mrs. Victor
Salisbury; Notice of Decision; Granted; and
Aurora Committee of Adjustment re: Application B-27-87; Mr. Guy Di Blasi
on behalf of Dical Investments Ltd.; Notice of Decision; Granted
#714 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the decisions respecting Applications B-23-87, B-25-87 and
B-27-87 be accepted.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
a) The Regional Municipality of York, Clerk's Department re: Housing and
Population Monitoring Report 1986
b) Kennel Inn, Animal Control Centre re: Quarterly Report
c) K.B. Rodger, Chief Administrative Officer memo to Mayor and Members of
Council re: Paint dumping at McMahon Park Tennis Courts
DELEGATIONS
Gerry Copley, Chairman, Heritage Committee (LACAC) re: Renewal of Aurora's
railway lands
Council granted the request of Mr. Copley on behalf of the Heritage
Committee to defer the Committee's appearance unti 1 the meeting scheduled
for October 28, 1987.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee of the Whole Minutes No. 47-87, October 14, 1987
#715 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting No. 47-87
dated October 14, 1987 be received and the recommendations, with
the exception of Recommendation Nos. 9 and 10, carried by the
Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT
C. E. Gowan, Clerk memo to Mayor West and Members of Counci 1 re: Wi 11 ow
Farms Subdivision Street Names; and
St. Andrews On-the-Hill re: Appeal to Council for street names
Recommendation No. 9
#716 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Mayor West
THAT the street names put forward by the developer for use in the
Willow Farm draft plans of subdivision be accepted.
AMENDMENT -Upon the question of the adoption of the recommendation
it was:
Recommendation No. 10
#717
#718
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the name proposed for Street "A" be replaced with Babcock
Place and the name proposed for Street ''E'' be replaced with
Hodgkinson Crescent.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT, as the Babcock name has been allocated to another future plan
of subdivision, the proposed name for Street "A" be replaced with
"Wilkinson".
CARRIED
The resolution CARRIED AS FINALLY AMENDED.
STAFF REPORTS
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
PL87-145-323 -Site Plan Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Southold
Investments Limited
#719 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a site plan
agreement between the Town of Aurora and Southold Investments
Limited.
CARRIED
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PL87-147-324 -Committee of Adjustment Application A-19-87; Lot 27, R. P.
M-2259; 18 Cranberry Lane; Francine Sheasgreen
#720 Moved by Councillor Paivio Seconded by Councillor Jones
1. THAT Council express concern to the Committee of Adjustment
with respect to:
i) whether the reduction of the exterior side yard on the
subject property from 6 metres to 3.4 metres is minor;
ii) whether the addition as proposed significantly reduces
the length of the sight lines at the turn in the road; and
iii) whether the proposed addition s i gni fi cantly alters the
existing facade of the street.
2. THAT a copy of the staff report be forwarded to the Committee
of Adjustment.
CARRIED
PL87-148-325 -Committee of Adjustment Applications A-20-87, A-21-87 and
A-22-87; Lots 116, 106 and 113, Registered Plan 65M-2461
#721 Moved by Councillor Paivio Seconded by Councillor Jones
1. THAT the Committee of Adjustment be advised that Council has
no objection to Applications A-20-87, A-21-87 and A-22-87; and
2. THAT a copy of the staff report be forwarded to the Committee
of Adjustment.
CARRIED
PL87-149-326 -Committee of Adjustment Applications A-23-87; Lot 128, R.P.
514; 73 Murray Drive; Neil A. Turnbull and Sarah A. Turnbull
#722 Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor Weller
1. THAT the Committee of Adjustment be advised that Council has
no objection to Application A-23-87; and
2. THAT a copy of the staff report be forwarded to the Committee
of Adjustment.
CARRIED
PL87-150-327 -Site Plan Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Interroll
Canada Limited
#723 Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a site plan
agreement between the Town of Aurora and Interroll Canada Limited.
CARRIED
TREASURER'S DEPARTMENT
TR87-041-328 -Snowplow and Two-way Spreader
#724 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the quotation from Frink Canada for the supply and
installation of a snowplow and two-way spreader in the amount of
$31,634.55 (Provincial Sales Tax included) be accepted. Funds are
available from the Capital Reserve Fund.
CARRIED
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CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Report ADM87-032-329 -Christmas and Season Holidays; 1987/88
#725 Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the Town authorize all departments (that are able) to observe
Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th as ho 1 i days for
Christmas and Boxing Days; and Thursday, December 31st and January
1st, 1988 for New Year's closing.
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS
Aurora High School re: 14th Annual Commencement of Aurora High School and
Town of Aurora Awards
#726 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
RESOLVED that the Treasurer be requested to prepare the cheques in
the amount of $150.00 each from Account No. 1400-87 for the Town of
Aurora Awards for the following students from Aurora High School in
accordance with Town Policy and the seal of the Corporation be
attached hereto.
Grade 12 Boy
Grade 12 Girl
Grade 13 Boy
Grade 13 Gi r 1
Jonathan Lloyd
Nancy Houghton
Abid Siddiqi
Margaret Cousins
CARRIED
Stikeman, Graham, Keeley & Morrow, Barristers & Solicitors re: Arthill
Enterprises sa 1 e to Rea 1 Estate Investment Counse 1 Limited; Pt. Lot 79,
Cone. 1; and Pt. Lot 29, Plan 246
#727 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
RESOLVED THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized
Claim Deed between The Corporation of the Town of
Estate Investment Counsel Limited relating to
Concession 1 and Part Lot 29, Plan 246.
CARRIED
to sign a
Aurora and
Part Lot
Quit
Real
79,
Parking Lot Expansion -Confederation Park and St. Joseph's School
#728 Moved by Councillor Paivio Seconded by Councillor Jones
RESOLVED THAT the Town authorize the Parks Foreman to secure
quotations to expand the parking lot -Confederation Park and St.
Joseph's School -to accommodate 56 cars at an estimated cost of
$28,000.00; and
THAT the York Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board
contribute 50%.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) News
es to EAS criteria (Pendin from Council Se t. 16
Bell Canada re: Confirmation of EAS discussions
#729 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Town of Aurora endorse the proposed changes to the EAS
criteria and the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) be so advised.
CARRIED
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K.B. Rodger, Chief Administrative Officer memo to Mayor and Members of
Council re: Question by Members; October 14th; 3 Fire Matters; and
S.G. Wilson, Fire Chief re: statement
#730
BY-LAWS
#731
#732
#733
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT the disposition of this matter be referred to the Fire Chief
to be handled in his capacity as a departmental concern.
CARRIED
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:
2940-87 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 2213-78 (Iona);
2941-87 Being a By-law to regulate the height of fences in the
Town of Aurora;
2942-87 Being a By-law to prescribe maximum rates of speed on
Gilbert Drive, Alm Court, Jarvis Avenue and Candac Valley
Drive in the Town of Aurora;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Second Reading:
2940-87 Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 2213-78 (Iona);
2941-87 Being a By-law to regulate the height of fences in the
Town of Aurora;
2942-87 Being a By-law to prescribe maximum rates of speed on
Gilbert Drive, Alm Court, Jarvis Avenue and Candac Valley
Drive in the Town of Aurora;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for Third Reading:
2938-87 Being a By-1 aw to adopt Offici a 1 Plan Amendment No. 47
(Steiner);
2939-87 Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (Smith);
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT 1 eave be given to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for First Reading:
2943-87 Being a by-law to temporarily close Yonge Street, within
the Town of Aurora, for a parade;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT 1 eave be given to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for Second Reading:
2943-87 Being a by-law to temporarily close Yonge Street, within
the Town of Aurora, for a parade;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT 1 eave be given to the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for Third Reading:
2943-87 Being a by-law to temporarily close Yonge Street, within
the Town of Aurora, for a parade;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor West advised that the Council/Public Planning meeting scheduled for
October 29, 1987 has been cancelled.
ADJOURNMENT
#737 Moved by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:24 p.m.
CARRIED
Mayor ~eL