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MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 15-88
Boardroom, Town of Aurora Administrative Offices
Thursday, March 17, 1988
8:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Deputy Mayor Timpson in the ·chair;
Councillors Buck (8:01 p.m.), Barker,
Jones, Paivio (8:01 p.m.), Pedersen and
Weller.
Mayor West and Counci 11 or McKenzie absent
on vacation.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Fire Chief, Director
of Personnel, Treasurer, Director of
Planning, Director of Public Works and
Building Inspector (Wm. Benzies).
Chief Building Official absent on vacation.
DECLARATION OF INTEREST
Deputy Mayor Timpson declared a possible Conflict of Interest in accounts
paid to the York Region Board of Education due to employment with same and
in Planning Report No. PL88-033-080 regarding Committee of Adjustment
Application No. A-02-88 due to it concerning his neighbour's property, 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.
Councillor 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 question.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#193 Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the content of the Consolidated Agenda with additions be
approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
PRESENTATION
Society of Directors of Muni ci pa 1 Recreation of Ontario re: Award of
Recreation Practitioner's Certificate in Municipal Recreation to Tamara
Leavers, Program Coordinator
Deputy Mayor Timpson presented Tamara Leavers with the Recreation
Practitioner's Certificate in Municipal Recreation. Congratulates were
extended on behalf of Council.
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#194 Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT the following accounts in the total amount of $1,420,057 .02,
details of which are on file with the Treasurer's office, are
approved by Council for payment and the seal of the Corporation be
attached hereto.
Cheque #256 to #301
Cheque #302 to #363
Cheque #364 to #404
Cheque #405 to #468
LIBRARY
$ 59,540.01
171,563.97
64,620.63
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Manual Cheques
#16-88 to #18-88
Reserve Funds
Cheque #770 to #805
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$1,000,726.34
$ 123,606.07
TOTAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FOR THE MONTH $1,420,057.02
CARRIED
Councillor Pedersen having earlier declared a possible Conflict of Interest
in accounts paid to Canada Law Book did not take part in the vote ca 11 ed
regarding payment of this account.
Deputy Mayor Timpson having earlier declared a possible Conflict of Interest
in accounts paid to York Region Board of Education placed Councillor
Pedersen in the Chair did not take part in the vote called regarding payment
of this account.
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
The Corporation of the City of Chatham re: Disclosure of Ingredients in
Food; Endorsement of Resolution
#195 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the reso 1 uti on of the City of Chatham respecting the 1 i sting
of all ingredients contained in prepared food sold by fast food
outlets, restaurants and catering services be endorsed and that the
Minister of National Health and Welfare, The Honourable Jake Epp,
be so advised.
CARRIED
Ministry of the Solicitor General re: Tornado Awareness
#196 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT March 30, 1988 be proclaimed as "Tornado Awareness Day" in the
Town of Aurora; and
THAT this matter be brought to the attention of all the schools in
the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
Mayor West memo to Members of Council re: Ball Diamonds
#197 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the recommendation of the Mayor to share ball facilities with
the Town of Newmarket be concurred with for a period of one year as
outlined in the memorandum.
CARRIED
C.E. Gowan, Municipal Clerk memo to Mayor and Members of Council re:
Naming of Park -Aurora Heights -Our Lady of Grace School
#198 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the proposed name of the park adjacent to Our Lady of Grace
School on Aurora Heights Drive be amended to read "Harman Park"
instead of "Harrison Park" in the Committee of the Whole Minutes
No. 14-88, Recommendation No. 13(i).
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the name "Tamarac Green" for the detention pond at Henderson
Drive and McCl e 11 an Way be added to the 1 i st of park names in the
Committee of the Whole Minutes No. 14-88, Recommendation No. 13.
CARRIED
Mayor West memo to Members of Council re: Traffic Study
#200 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT this matter be referred to the Ad Hoc Committee constituted to
oversee the Traffic Operations Study.
CARRIED
Mayor West memo to Members of Council re: Removal of Over-mature shrub
material on Aurora War Memorial Board Cenotaph Property
#201 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the recommendation of the Parks Foreman to remove the
overgrown shrubs on the Cenotaph property at an estimated cost of
$662.84 be accepted as outlined in the memorandum.
CARRIED
Mayor West memo to Members of Council re: Aurora Optimist Club Beer Garden
#202 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT this matter be deferred to the next Committee of the Whole
meeting scheduled for March 23rd.
CARRIED
George D. Timpson, Deput) Mayor memo to Members of Council re: 1) Town of
Aurora Telephone Lines; 2 Budget Deadlines; and 3) Bull Session
#203 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT the recommendation of the Deputy Mayor be concurred with and
an additional "773" telephone line be procured as outlined in the
memorandum.
CARRIED
A tentative date of Saturday, April 9th for the review of the Budget was
determined.
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
a) City of Ottawa re: Adoption of Resolution; Amendment of Section 57 of
Assessment Act to permit disclosure of information to property owners
b) The Ontario Traffic Conference re: Annual Conference
c) The Regional Municipality of York, Legal Department re: Recycling
d) C.E. Gowan, Municipal Clerk memo to Mayor and Members of Council re:
Councillor Barker; Failure to Disclose Interest March 2, 1988; Declared
March 9, 1988
e) T. Leavers, Program Coordinator memo to Mayor West re: Civic
Appreciation Awards
f) Borden & Elliot, Barristers and Solicitors re: Part Lot Control
Exemption Request for Lots on Plan 65M-2492; Marble Arch Investments
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DELEGATIONS
Mrs. Shirley Faudemer, Founder/Director Newmarket Lions Crest Club re:
pool time for a special needs program
Mrs. Shirley Faudemer, Founder/Director of the Newmarket Lions Crest Club,
outlined to Counci 1 the hi story and profi 1 e of the Club and requested
favourable consideration of a pool time proposal of 1 -1-1/2 hours per week
for a special needs aquatic program at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex.
#204 Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT this matter be referred to Unfinished Business for further
discussion.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
July 1st Committee Report No. 01-88, March 16, 1988
#205
#206
Moved by Councillor \~eller Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT the minutes of the July 1st Committee meeting of February 17th
be received as information; and
THAT the proposed budget outlined within Report No. 01-88 for the
July 1st and 125 Anniversary Year Celebrations be accepted.
REFERRAL -Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution
it was:
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT this matter be referred to the Committee of the Whole meeting
scheduled for March 23rd and Mr. Len Ostick be invited to attend to
explain the budget.
CARRIED
Cent-quar Ad Hoc Committee Report No. 02-88, March 17, 1988
#207 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the minutes of the Cent-quar Ad Hoc Committee meeting be
received as information to keep Council members apprised as to the
Committee's progress.
CARRIED
Aurora Heritage Committee Report No. 01-88, February 15, 1988
#208 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT the minutes of the February 15, 1988 Heritage Committee
meeting be received as information; and
THAT a staff person representing the interest of the Committee as
well as a Councillor attend the "National Conference on Downtown
Revitalization", May 8th-11th, at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto.
CARRIED
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Committee of the Whole Minutes No. 14-88, March 9, 1988
#209 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the minutes of the Committee of the Who 1 e Meeting No. 14-88
held March 9, 1988 be received and the recommendations, with the
exception of Recommendation #13, carried by the Committee be
adopted.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT NO. 14-88
C.E. Gowan, Clerk memo to Mayor and Members of Council re: Park Namin
Contest -Five Parks to be Named (Recommendation #13)
#210
#211
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT:
i) the park adjacent to Our Lady of Grace School on Aurora
Heights Drive be named "Harman Park";
ii) the park on Aurora Heights Drive and Mcleod Drive be named
"Copland Park";
iii) the park in the Tannery Creek subdivision on Timpson Drive be
named "Willow Creek Park";
iv) the park on Moorcrest Drive in the Revlis subdivision be named
"Wi 1 son Park";
v) the park in the proposed Stolp Homes subdivision be named
"Atkinson Park"; and
vi) the retention pond at Henderson Drive and McClellan Way be
named "Tama rae Green".
AMENDMENT -Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution it
was:
Moved by Councillor Paivio Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the name for the park referred to in I tern iii) be changed to
"Tannery Creek Park" instead of "Willow Creek Park".
DEFEATED
The resolution was CARRIED.
STAFF REPORTS
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Councillor Pedersen in the Chair.
PL88-033-080 -Committee of Adjustment Application A-02-88; Pt. Lot 4, R.P.
102; Wellington Street West; Bert Donkers
#212 Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor Weller
1. THAT the Committee of Adjustment be advised that Council has
no objection to Application A-02-88; and
2. THAT a copy of the staff report be forwarded to the Committee
of Adjustment.
CARRIED
Deputy Mayor Timpson having earlier declared a Conflict of Interest in
Committee of Adjustment Application No. A-02-88 did not take part in the
vote called regarding acceptance of this report.
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Deputy Mayor Timpson in the Chair.
PL88-034-081 -Committee of Adjustment Application B-04-88; Pt. Lot 79,
Cone. 1 W.Y.S.; Kennedy St. W.; K. & L. Jennings
#213 Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Barker
1. THAT the Committee of Adjustment be advised that Council has
no objection to Application B-04-88;
2. THAT a copy of the staff report be forwarded to the Committee
of Adjustment; and
3. THAT the following conditions be applied should the Committee
choose to approve Application B-04-88:
( i) Payment of an admi ni strati on fee of $100.00 to the Town
of Aurora; and
(ii) The applicants shall apply and receive approval for the
rezoning of the subject lands from "H -Holding" to
"Detached Dwelling First Density Residential (R-1)
Exception Zone" for the retained parcel and "Detached
Dwelling Second Density Residential (R2) Zone" for the
severed parcel.
CARRIED
PL88-035-082 -Site Plan Agreement Between the Town of Aurora and Antonio
and Pasgualina Staffieri; SP-88-01
#214 Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Barker
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 Antonio and Pasqualina Staffieri.
CARRIED
PL88-036-083 -Site Plan Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Ingeborg
and Leopold Weilinger; SP-88-02
#215 Moved by Councillor Pedersen 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 Ingeborg and Leopold Weilinger.
CARRIED
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
PW88-017-084 -1. 1988 Capital & Maintenance Program Submission; 2. 1988
Supplementary Request Submission
#216 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Barker
1. THAT Counci 1 approve the submission of the 1988 Capita 1 and
Maintenance Programmes to the Ministry as detailed on M.T.C.
Form MR-A-16 attached to Report PW88-017; and
2. THAT Council approve the submission of M.T.C. Forms MR-A-15
and MR-A-16 effectively requesting a supplementary allocation
for the following projects:
(a) completion of the St. John's S.R. Culvert;
(b) resurfacing of various streets; and
(c) spot improvements on the Vandorf Sideroad.
CARRIED
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PW88-018-085 -Certificate of Assumption; Release of Financial Securities;
Woodsend Crescent Extension
#217 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
1. THAT Council approve staff's issuance of the attached
Certificate of Acceptance and that the Clerk's Department mail
same to the developer, Bramalea Limited, in addition to
sending a photostatic copy of said document to the engineering
consultant, Johnson, Sustrouk, Weinstein & Associates of
Toronto; and
2. THAT all existing financial securities ($6,200.00) be returned
to the developer being that all works have been constructed to
the satisfaction of Public Works and being that Substantial
Completion has been advertised and the necessary time period
of 45 days has lapsed.
CARRIED
PW88-019-086 -Existing Public Works Facility Office Expansion
#218 Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor Weller
1. THAT Carson Woods, Architects & Planners, be immediately
engaged to design, tender and administer the construction of
the Public Works office expansion at an approximate cost of
$7,000.00;
2. THAT a tender be called to expand the lower level by 1,280 sq.
ft. and the. upper level by some 600 sq. ft. at an approximate
cost of $77,300.00; and
3. THAT all costs so incurred be charged to Capital Reserve.
CARRIED
TREASURER'S DEPARTMENT
TR88-018-087 -Grant Application; Aurora Agricultural Society
#219 Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT the attached Grant Application from the Aurora Agricultural
Society in the amount of $2,500.00 be approved and that the funds
be allocated from Account No. 101-436, and the seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#220
Mavor and Members of Council re:
9/88
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT this matter be referred back to staff to provide an analysis
and comparison of the two proposals to be completed for the next
Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for March 23, 1988.
CARRIED
Leisure Complex Signage Ad Hoc Committee (Deferred from March 9, 1988)
#221 Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT this matter be deferred to the next Committee of the Whole
meeting on March 23rd.
CARRIED
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Delegation of Mrs. Shirley Faudemer, Founder/Director, Newmarket Lions
Crest Club
#222
#223
BY-LAWS
#224
#225
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Manager, Leisure Services Facilities and the Purchasing
Coordinator be directed to report on the availability of time and
the cost of same; and
FURTHER THAT the time allotment and other relevant information be
put into a Grant format so that the costs can be shown as revenues
for the Aurora Family Leisure Complex.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Paivio Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT staff be directed to investigate and obtain information from
social service associations as to their capabilities of addressing
the recreational concerns of their clients.
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:
2979-88 Being a by-law to authorize a fee schedule for the sale
of Town publications;
2980-88 Being a by-law to amend By-law No. 2885-86, a by-law for
governing the proceedings of the Council, the conduct of
its members and the calling of meetings;
2981-88 Being a by-law to temporarily close up and stop traffic
on a portion of Yonge Street (Highway No. 11) in the Town
of Aurora on July 1, 1988 for the purpose of a parade;
2983-88 Being a by-law to exempt certain lots on Plan No.
65M-2492, Aurora from the Part Lot Cbntro 1 provisions as
provided in Subsection 49(5) of the Planning Act, 1983
S.D. 1983;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Second Reading:
2979-88 Fee schedule for sale of Town publications;
2980-88 Amendment to Procedural By-law No. 2885-86,
2981-88 Temporary closure of Yonge St. for July 1st Parade;
2983-88 Exemption to Part Lot Control provisions;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for Third Reading:
2983-88 Exemption to Part Lot Control provisions;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
NEW BUSINESS
Councillor Jones on behalf of Council congratulated Deputy Mayor Timpson on
his successful representation of the Town of Aurora during the visit of King
Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden to Tetra Pak.
ADJOURNMENT
#227 Moved by Councillor Jones
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:27 p.m.
CARRIED
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