MINUTES - Council - 19880106MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEET! NG
NO. 01-88
Boardroom, Town of Aurora Administrative Offices
Wednesday, January 6, 1988
8:00 p.m.
COUNCIL ~1EMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair; Councillors Buck,
Barker, Jones, McKenzie, Paivio, Pedersen,
Timpson and Weller.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Chief Administrative Officer, Clerk,
Deputy Clerk, Chief Building Official,
Fire Chief, Director of Personnel,
Director of Planning, Director of Public
Works and Deputy Treasurer.
DECLARATION OF INTEREST
There were no disclosures of interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, 1983.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#1 Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the content of the Consolidated Agenda with additions
circulated by the Clerk's Department be approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 56-87, Wednesday, December 2, 1987
#2 Moved by Counc i 11 or We 11 er Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT the minutes of the Council meeting dated December 2, 1987 be
adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
Special Council Meeting No. 58-87, Wednesday, December 9, 1987
#3 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the minutes of the Speci a 1 Co unci 1 meeting dated December 9,
1987 be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
Council Meeting No. 59-87, Wednesday, December 16, 1987
#4 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT the minutes of the Council meeting dated December 16, 1987 be
adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
S ecial No. 60-87, Thursda , December 17,
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#5 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT the minutes of the Special Council -Public Planning meeting
dated December 17, 1987 be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
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CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Aurora Soccer Club Inc. 1981 re: Highland Park Clubhouse and Cash Flow
Summary
#6 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Counci 1 take steps to carry out the commitment to grant the
Aurora Soccer Club Inc. a temporary loan not exceeding the sum of
$35,000.00 as was agreed by Council resolution dated June 2, 1986;
THAT the repayment date set out in Clause 2 of the June 2, 1986
resolution be extended to November 15, 1990; and
THAT the remainder of the terms and conditions as expressed in the
June 2, 1986 resolution be adhered to.
CARRIED
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario re: Proclamation of the month of
February as "Heart and Stroke Month"
#7 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the month of February be proclaimed as "Heart and Stroke
Month" and the Heart and Stroke Foundation flag be flown at the
municipal building during the month of February.
CARRIED
Victorian Order of Nurses, York Branch re: Proclamation of the week of
January 24-30, 1988 as "VON Week"
#8 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the week of January 24-30, 1988 be proclaimed as "VON Week" in
the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
Len Ostick, Chairman, July 1st Committee re: Miss Aurora Pageant Budget
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Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the 1988 Budget include the sum of $600.00 to be expended for
appearances of Miss Aurora.
This motion was withdrawn by the Mover and Seconder with the leave
of Council.
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the correspondence from the Chairman of the July 1st Committee
be received as information.
CARRIED
Aurora Committee of Adjustment re: Application B-30-87; Cambria
Developments Ltd.; Notice of Decision; Granted;
Aurora Committee of Adjustment re: Application B-29-87; Cambria
Developments Ltd.; Notice of Decision; Granted; and
Aurora Committee of Adjustment re: Notice of Decision; Application
A-24-87; Marble Arch Investments Ltd.; Granted
#11 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the decisions for Application Nos. B-29-87, B-30-87 and
A-24-87 be accepted as circulated by the Committee of Adjustment.
CARRIED
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L. Allison, Deputy Clerk memo to Mayor and Members of Council re: No
Parking -Seaton Drive
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Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT Council defer the imposition of "No Parking" on either side of
the street until the results of the proposed expansion to the
parking lot on Glass Drive can be assessed.
DEFEATED
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the third reading of By-law No. 2935 be taken at the next
meeting of Council with the text of same amended to provide for "No
Parking" on the northwest side of Seaton Drive.
DEFEATED
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT a new By-law be prepared for consideration, the text of which
would provide for "No Parking" on the northwest side of Seaton
Drive.
CARRIED
Mayor West memo to Members of Council re: Medallions
#15 r4oved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Council approve the placing of an order for twelve medallions
at $9.79 each and twelve presentation boxes at $8.30 each; the
funds to come from Account No. 101-230 and the seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
Granada Investments Limited re: Highland Green Investments -Condominium
Project -Pt. Lot 58 & 59, Plan M-2034; Aurora easement -Pt. Lot 37, Plan
246
#16 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the necessary procedures to commence expropriation proceedings
over part of Lot 37, Plan 246; the necessary By-law to be prepared;
and a staff report giving the background information leading up to
this request be submitted.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
a) The Regional Municipality of York, Clerk's Department re: York/Durham
Sewage System Servicing Capacity
b) The Regional Municipality of York, Community Services re: Additional
day-care programs
c) Aurora Soccer Club Inc. 1981 re: Highland Park Clubhouse and
Responsibility for costs incurred for fill, sand or gravel
d) Mae and Don Glass, Aurora re: Three-way stop at Edward Street and
Harrison Avenue
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STAFF REPORTS
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
PL88-001-001 -Rescinding of Council Resolution No. 797-87 being the
Authorization of the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Site Plan Agreement between
the Town of Aurora and Leopold and Ingeborg Weilinger
#17 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
1) THAT Council rescind resolution #797 -87 being
authorization of the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Site
Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Weilinger
Ingeborg Weilinger;
the
Plan
and
2) THAT Council authorize that the Letter of Credit held by the
Town as a security for completion of the works as required by
the Site Plan Agreement be returned to the owner; and
3) THAT Site Plan File SP-87-40 be closed.
CARRIED
PL88-002-002 -Prohosed Amendment to Site Plan Agreement between Paul
Shiner and Allan Fis er and the Town of Aurora
#18 Moved by Councillor Paivio Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT subject to the provision of all financial securities Council
authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Site Plan Agreement between
the Town of Aurora and Paul Shiner and Allan Fisher.
CARRIED
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
PW88-001-003 -Payment Certificate No. 6 (Fin a 1) -Reconstruction of the
Industrial Parkway North/Scanlon Court
#19 Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT, upon the recommendation of the Director of Public Works,
Payment Certificate No. 6 (Final) -Contract No. 1986-4
(Reconstruction of Industrial Parkway North and Scanlon Court) -in
the amount of $5,585.07 be approved by Council and that said
payment be made to Lou Savini Limited; the funds to be allocated
from Account No. 3360-40 and the seal of the Corporation be
attached hereto.
CARRIED
PW87-002-004 -Payment Certificate No. 1 (Interim) -Construction of Inlet
Protection; Yonge Street North; Contract No. M.C. 1987-1
#20 Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT, upon the recommendation of the Director of Public Works,
Payment Certificate No. 1 (Interim) -Contract No. M.C. 1987-1
(Construction of Inlet Protection; Yonge Street North) -in the
amount of $76,049.61 be approved by Council and that said payment
be made to Novacor Construction Ltd.; the funds to be charged
against Account No. 3405-40 and the seal of the Corporation be
attached hereto.
CARRIED
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PW88-003-005-Payment Certificate No.3 (Final)-St. John's Sideroad
Gravity Trunk Sewer; Contract No. 1109
#21 Moved by Councillor ~leller Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT, upon the recommendation of the Director of Public Works,
Payment Certificate No. 3 (Final) -Contract No. 1109 (St. John's
Sideroad Gravity Trunk Sewer) -in the amount of $99,143.66 be
approved by Council and that said payment be made to Fernview
Construction Limited; the funds to be charged against the
Industrial Park Fund and the seal of the Corporation be attached
hereto.
CARRIED
PW88-004-006 -Payment Certificate No. 1 (Interim); St. John's Sideroad;
Installation of Structural Plate Corrugated Steel Pipe Arches; Contract No.
M.C. 1987-6
#22 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT, upon the recommendation of the Director of Public Works,
Payment Certificate No. 1 (Interim) -Contract No. M.C. 1987-6 (St.
John's Side road; Installation of Structura 1 Plate Corrugated Steel
Pipe Arches) -in the amount of $80,390.77 be approved by Council
and that said payment be made to Novacor Construction Ltd.; the
funds to be charged against Account No. 3360-40 and the seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS
Authorization for Ma or and Clerk to si n Subdivision A reement with
Sherrywine Developments Limited Bristol Path ; 19T-86105
#23 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Barker
RESOLVED that, subject to the provision of all financial
securities, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a Subdivision
Agreement dated January 6, 1988 between Sherrywine Developments
Limited and The Corporation of the Town of Aurora with respect to
draft plan of subdivision No. 19T-86015; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, upon execution of the Agreement, the
Engineering Department of The Regional Municipality of York be
advised that the Town has hereby granted the necessary servicing
allocation to the 11 dwelling units included in said draft plan of
subdivision No. 19T-86015.
CARRIED
N. Vose, Director of Personnel memo to Mayor and Council re: OMERS Pension
Plan Compulsory Buyback
#24 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Paivio
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Aurora does
hereby approve the payment of $18,511.00 to the Ontario Municipal
Employees' Retirement System being the total employer and employee
contributions for ten employees who are required to be enrolled in
the OMERS plan effective January 1, 1987; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an interest-free temporary 1 oan to
seven employees at a term not to exceed three years and a total
amount not to exceed $7,705.00 be approved; this amount forming a
portion of the $18,511.00 paid to OMERS; the funds for all the
above to be proportionately charged back to the Salaries Accounts
for the affected Departments and the sea 1 of the Corporation be
attached hereto.
CARRIED
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The Director of Personnel received direction through the Chair to submit a
report giving background information as to how the OMERS regulations were
not complied with.
Reid and Associates Limited re: Reconstruction of Wells, Harrison and
Connaught; Project No. 1040; Payment Certificate No. 6
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BY-LAWS
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Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Paivio
RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of Reid and Associates
Limited, Payment Certificate No. 6 for Project Number 1040
(Reconstruction of Wells, Harrison and Connaught) in the total
amount of $72,848.88 be paid to Lamco Construction Co. Ltd. and the
Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Paivio Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for First Reading:
2961-88 Being a by-law to prescribe maximum rates of speed on
George Street in the Town of Aurora;
2g62-88 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2213-78 (Aurora
Soccer Club);
2963-88 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2213-78
(HBBH Realty Corporation);
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
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:
2961-88 Speed limit on George Street;
2962-88 Rezoning (Aurora Soccer Club);
2963-88 Rezoning (HBBH Realty Corporation);
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for Third Reading:
2950-87 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2613-83, a By-law to
govern and control the parking of vehicles within the
Town of Aurora;
2953-87 Being a by-law to authorize certain parking of vehicles
operated by, or carrying physically handicapped persons,
and the issuing of permits in respect thereof;
2957-87 Being a by-law to amend the Zoning By-law 2213-78
(Coscan);
2958-87 Being a by-law to amend the Zoning By-law 2213-78
(Mull en);
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
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NEW BUSINESS
Councillor Norm Weller memo to Members of Council re: Council Remuneration
After discussion of this proposal, Councillors Weller, Buck and Jones
volunteered to sit on the Ad Hoc Committee to review the remuneration of
Council.
Mayor West memo to Members of Council re: Ministry of Tourism and
Recreation Grant
#29 Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT Clause 3 of Resolution No. 873 enacted on December 16, 1987 be
deleted and same be replaced with:
"Painting of the Church Street School and repairs to the brickwork".
CARRIED
Goodman and Carr, Barristers and Solicitors re: Coscan Development
Corporation; St. Andrews Village; Proposed Zoning By-1 aw Amendment; 3rd
Reading of By-law
#30 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT Council hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, January 13, 1987
to consider the approval for the Site Plan Agreement pertaining to
the expansion of St. Andrew's Village and the corresponding
implementing zoning by-law.
CARRIED
Pedestrian Street Crossing and the Wellington Street East and Walton Drive
Intersection
Councillor Timpson raised the issue of the need to undertake a pedestrian
count at the Wellington Street East/Walton Drive intersection for possible
implementation of a crosswalk or school crossing guard at this location.
The Chair directed that this matter be included on the next Committee of the
Whole agenda for discussion.
ADJOURNMENT
#31 Moved by Councillor Weller
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
CARRIED
Mayor C2~w-