MINUTES - Council - 19880302MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 13-88
Boardroom, Town of Aurora Administrative Offices
Wednesday, March 2, 1988
8:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE All members of Council with Mayor West in
the Chair.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Chief Building
Official, Fire Chief, Director of
Personnel, Treasurer, Director of Planning
and Director of Public Works.
DECLARATION OF INTEREST
Councillor Timpson declared a possible Conflict of Interest in the
memorandum of the Deputy Clerk regarding the sa 1 e of 1 and to Robert J.
Metcalfe In Trust who is acting for the York Region Board of Education and
in By-law No. 2974-88 concerning the same matter due to employment with the
York Region Board of Education 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
#159 Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the content of the Consolidated Agenda with additions be
approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
N. Vose, Director of Personne 1 memo to Mayor and Members of Council re:
Introduction of New Employees
Mayor West ca 11 ed upon the Director of Personne 1 to introduce to those
present three new members of staff of the Town of Aurora. Ms. Gail Nishina
employed in the Treasury Department, Mr. Henry Stachelbeck and Ms. Terry
Hobbs both of whom work in the Family Leisure Services Complex were
introduced. Mayor West welcomed them on behalf of members of Council.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 07-88, Wednesday, February 3, 1988
#160 Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT the minutes of the Council meeting dated February 3, 1988 be
adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
Special Council Meeting No. 09-88, Wednesday, February 10, 1988
#161 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the minutes of the Special Council meeting dated February 10,
1988 be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
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Council Meeting No. 10-88, Wednesday, February 17, 1988
#162 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the minutes of the Council meeting dated February 17, 1988 be
adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
Special Council -Public Planning Meeting No. 12-88, Thursday, February 25,
1988
#163 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the minutes of the Special Council -Public Planning meeting
dated February 25, 1988 be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
L. A 11 i son, Deputy Clerk memo to Mayor and Members of Co unci 1 re: Town of
Aurora sale to Robert J. Metcalfe (In Trust); 140 Industrial Parkway North
#164 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the explanation of the Deputy Clerk regarding this land sale
be received as information.
CARRIED
Councillor Timpson having earlier declared a Conflict of Interest in this
matter did not take part in the vote ca 11 ed in respect to the adoption of
the reso 1 uti on.
A. Merkur & Sons Ltd. re: Left turns and traffic lights on Yonge Street at
the Aurora Shopping Centre
#165 Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT this matter be referred to staff to review possible options
for improving traffic flow into and out of the plaza.
DEFEATED
F.A. Reid, Treasurer memo to Mayor and Members of Council re: Biweekly
approval of accounts
#166 Moved by Counc i 11 or We 11 er Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Treasurer's recommendation be accepted and the appropriate
Procedural By-law Amendment be prepared to allow for biweekly
approval of accounts.
CARRIED
Nardi Family, Aurora re: Kennedy Street West Road Extension and Public
Safety
#167 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the existing 50 km/h speed limit be retained on Kennedy Street
West and the report on the agenda this evening concerning the
present status of Kennedy Street West be forwarded to the Nardi
family.
CARRIED
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F.A. Reid, Treasurer memo to Mayor and Council re: Funding for Roads
Capital Works
#168 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the conclusions of the Treasurer that there can be funding
made available for the capital projects outlined in PW88-012-064,
the deta i 1 s of which can be determined through budget discussions
be accepted; and
THAT the Town concur with the recommendation to undertake a 10-year
capital forecast as outlined in the memorandum.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
Canadian Mental Health Association re: Grant Application
DELEGATIONS
Mr. Paul Shiner, Aurora re: SP-87-33; 64 Temperance St.
Mr. Kent Pollard, the solicitor representing Mr. Paul Shiner, addressed the
Council and requested favourable consideration of his client's request that
Council's previous direction that a 5.0 metre road widening to be conveyed
in front of the lands located at 64 Temperance Street be waived. In support
of the request Mr. Pollard advised that any reconstruction of the street
would be difficult to accomplish due to the proximity of the existing
buildings to the street.
#169 Moved by Councillor Buck
THAT this matter be
PL88-032-072 concerning
lands for discussion.
Seconded by Councillor Weller
referred to the Planning Report No.
the proposed site plan for the subject
CARRIED
Mr. Brian Corbett; Corbett, Bryan & Conrad re: Millwood Homes Site Plan
Approval; Mary Street and Wellington St.
Mr. Corbett, appearing on behalf of the principles of 630758 Ontario Ltd.,
the owners of the lands located at Mary and Wellington Streets, advised
Council that his clients were in support of the Planner's report requesting
Council's approval of the necessary site plan agreement to allow for the
construction of a commercial development on the subject lands to proceed.
#170 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Mr. Corbett's submission this evening be received as
information.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee of the Whole Minutes No. 11-88 dated February 24, 1988
#171 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 11-88
held February 24, 1988 be received and the recommendations carried
by the Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
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STAFF REPORTS
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
CL88-001-067 -Conference Allowance -Clerk, Deputy Clerk 1988
#172 Moved by Councillor Paivio Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Clerk and Deputy Clerk be allowed to attend the following
Conferences in 1988 as per Council's policy (copy attached to
Report CL88-001).
Clerk
Deputy Clerk
Deputy Clerk
May 21 to 26, 1988 International Institute of
Municipal Clerks -Spokane Washington (see attached
program)
June 5 to 8, 1988 Committee of Adjustment -
Cornwall (See attached program)
June 17 to 22, 1988 Association of Municipal
Clerks and Treasurers -Toronto (no program
available as of this date)
CARRIED
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
PL88-028-068 -Site Plan Agreement between the Town of Aurora and 630758
Ontario Limited; SP-87-30
#173 Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Jones
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 630758 Ontario Limited.
CARRIED
PL88-029-069 -Site Plan Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Tetra Pak
Inc.; SP-87-46
#174 Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor Weller
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 Tetra Pak Inc.
CARRIED
PL88-030-070 -Site Plan Agreement between the Town of Aurora and T. G.
Management Services Limited; SP-87-25
#175 Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Site Plan
Agreement between the Town of Aurora and T .G. Management Services
Limited.
CARRIED
PL88-031-071 -Status of Kennedy Street West
#176 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT Report PL88-031 be received as information.
CARRIED
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PL88-032-072 -Site Plan Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Paul and
Lynn Shiner; SP-87-33; and Delegation of Mr. Kent Pollard, Solicitor
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#180
Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the issue of the required road widening be referred back to
staff to further review any available options.
DEFEATED
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the owners of the subject lands be advised that Council does
not concur with the waiving of the 5.0 metre road widening
requirement.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a site plan
agreement amended to include the requirement for the road widening
conveyance free of cost and encumbrances, the necessary reference
plan to be prepared and the necessary legal work be undertaken by
the owner to convey the lands to the Municipality in accordance
with the recommendations contained within the report of the
Director of Planning.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT third reading of By-law No. 2895-87 scheduled for this evening
be deferred.
CARRIED
PUBLIC WORKS
PW88-016-073 -Fi nanci a 1 Security Requirements (Markborough Block "A") and
Retirement of Financial Securities in exchanqe for an outstandin ayment
Valhalla Ph. I
#181 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT existing Markborough Block "A" Letter of Credit in the amount
of $6,435.00, originally obtained for Construction Lien Act
purposes, be rep 1 aced with a Letter of Credit in the amount of
$4,620.00 for the purposes of completing survey obligations,
guaranteeing the take of recently planted trees, and to satisfy
Construction Lien Act obligations on the aforementioned work; and
THAT the existing Valhalla Ph. I Letter of Credit in the amount of
$30,000.00, originally obtained for watermain construction and lot
grading, as well as sidewalk and boulevard restoration work, be
permitted to lapse in exchange for Markborough Properties Limited
making a $16,192.95 payment to the Town.
CARRIED
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
TR88-016-074 -Supplementary Transit Subsidy Funds for 1987
#182 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT, pursuant to The Public Transportation and Highway Improvement
Act, the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora hereby
requests a supplementary allocation of subsidy funds for the year
1987 for expenditures relating to Public Transit in the Town of
Aurora in the amount of $27,012.00.
CARRIED
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CONSIDERATION OF OTHER BUSINESS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN AT A
PREVIOUS MEETING
Councillor Buck -Request for change in OMERS Act (Pending from Counci 1
Feb. 17/88)
#183 Moved by Councillor Paivio Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
WHEREAS municipalities within the Province of Ontario properly
provide, through participation in the Ontario Municipal Employees
Retirement Fund, pensions for employees and members of Council
meeting the terms and conditions for parti ci pati on prescribed by
Regulations;
AND WHEREAS current regulations pro vi de that employees who
terminate their service with the municipal corporation within the
period prescribed are entitled to the return of their contributions
to the Retirement Fund if desired;
AND WHEREAS the said Regulations do not provide for the return of
funds provided by the municipal corporation on behalf of employees
terminating their service in these circumstances;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT the Ontario Municipal Employees
Retirement Board, the Treasurer of Ontario and Minister of
Economics be petitioned to effect a change in the OMERS Regulations
to correct this inequity and permit municipal corporations to
recover contributions made on behalf of the employees terminating
their service and recovering funds from the system; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution be circulated to Mr.
Charles Beer, M.P.P. and to the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario and the Organization of Small Urban Municipalities.
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS
Strathy, Archibald & Seagram, Barristers and Solicitors re: Release of
option agreement No. 281943, Parts of Lot 186, Plan 246 and Part Lot 77,
Concession 1, Plan 246 and Part Lot 77, Concession 1, Plan 65R-2868, Aurora,
Ontario (Yermus)
#184 Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Jones
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
execute a release and discharge pertaining to the mortgage
registered as Number 281942 on October 15, 1981 over the lands
described as Part of Lot 186, Plan 246 and Part of Lot 77,
Concession 1, being Part 1 on Plan 65R-2868; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
execute the partia 1 re 1 ease appended hereto and re 1 a ted to the
Option Agreement registered as Instrument No. 281943 on October 15,
1981 over the above described parcel of land.
CARRIED
W.G. Walker, Director of Public Works memo to C.E. Gowan, Clerk re:
Release of Letter of Credit (Hollister Building)
#185 Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor Weller
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT, upon the recommendation of the Director
of Public Works, financial securities in the amount of $2,000.00 be
released for the Hollister Building development.
CARRIED
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Colleen Abbott, Chief Executive Officer, Aurora Public Library memo to C.E.
Gowan, Municipal Clerk re: County of Kent re: Review of the Ontario
Library Service in Southern Ontario and the Report known as the "Southern
Strategic Plan" (Deferred by Council Feb. 24/88)
#186 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Council defer comment on the Southern Strategic Plan until the
final report is received from the Ministry of Culture and
Communications as outlined in the correspondence received from the
Chief Executive Officer of the Aurora Public Library.
CARRIED
Mayor West memo to Members of Council re: Renewal of CNR/VIA Station
#187
BY-LAWS
#188
#189
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the upset limit of $5,000.00 for the survey/inspection of the
CNR/VIA Station be amended to include 1 andscapi ng and parking as
requested.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for First Reading:
2974-88 Being a by-law to approve the sale of certain lands to
Robert J. Metcalfe (In Trust) for the establishment and
carrying on of an industrial operation;
CARRIED
2975-88 Being a by-law to dedicate certain lands on Attridge
Drive as a Public Highway;
2976-88 Being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to
execute a release and abandonment of easement over
certain lands on Plan 65M-2376;
2977-88 Being a by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 48
(Priestly);
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Second Reading:
2974-88 Sale of lands to Robert J. Metcalfe (In Trust};
CARRIED
2975-88 Dedicate lands as Public Highway (Attridge Drive};
2976-88 Release and abandonment of easement over lands on Plan
65M-2376;
2977-88 Adopt O.P.A. No. 48 (Priestly);
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
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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 Third Reading:
2911-87 Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78
(T.G. Management);
2971-88 Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (Linblasco);
2972-88 Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (General);
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for Third Reading:
2974-88 Sale of lands to Robert J. Metcalfe (In Trust);
CARRIED
2975-88 Dedication of lands as Public Highway (Attridge Drive);
2976-88 Execute a release and abandonment of easement over lands
on Plan 65M-2376;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
Councillor Timpson having previously declared a Conflict of Interest in
respect of By-1 aw No. 2974-88 did not take part in the three votes called
with respect to the approval of same.
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Buck -the possible inclusion of a satellite library within the
Family Leisure Complex; and
ADJOURNMENT
-the inclusion of a jogging trail in the park development
surrounding the Family Leisure Complex.
#192 Moved by Councillor Jones
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
CARRIED
Mayor c:;cc:Icl~~· Clen