MINUTES - Council - 19880907MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 43-88
Boardroom, Town of Aurora Administrative Offices
Wednesday, September 7, 1988
8:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair; Councillors
Buck, Jones, McKenzie, Paivio,
Pedersen, Timpson, and Weller. ·
Councillor Barker absent due to
previous commitment.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Chief Administrative Officer, Clerk,
Deputy Clerk, Treasurer, Director of
Public Works, Director of Leisure
Services, Director of Planning, Fire
Chief, and Chief Building Official.
Director of Personnel absent due to
illness.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councillor McKenzie declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Accounts
paid to Herb McKenzie Auto Parts Inc., due to monetary interest in 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.
Counci 11 or Pedersen declared a possi b 1 e 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
#641 Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Timpson
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THAT the content of the Consolidated Agenda, with additions; be
approved as outlined herein, with Council's Administrative
Procedure Number 33 related to Political Issues, to be discussed
under New Business.
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Meeting No. 41, Wednesday, August 24, 1988
#642 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting No. 41, dated Wednesday,
August 24, 1988, be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
Special Council -Public Planning Meeting No. 42, Thursday, August 25, 1988
#643 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the minutes of the Special Council -Public Planning Meeting
No. 42, dated Thursday, August 25, 1988, be adopted as printed and
circulated.
CARRIED
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PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#644 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $414,730.68
details of which are on file with the Treasury Office, are approved
by Council for payment and the seal of the Corporation be attached
hereto.
Cheque #2326 to 2368
Cheque #2369 to 2431
Cheque #2432 to 2474
MANUAL CHEQUES
$ 98,401.14
47,524.50
211,995.52
Cheque #168-88 to #177-88 36,312.74
RESERVE FUNDS
Cheque #967 to 972 20,496.78
TOTAL $414,730.68
CARRIED
Councillor Mckenzie having previously declared a possible Conflict of
Interest in Accounts paid to Herb McKenzie Auto Parts Inc., did not take
part in the vote called regarding payment of this account.
Councillor Pedersen having previously declared a possible Conflict of
Interest in Accounts paid to Canada Law Book, did not take part in the vote
called regarding payment of this account.
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Ms. Cathy Andrews, resident re: permission to close Valhalla Court for
Street Party on Saturday, September 17, 1988
#645 Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the request of the residents to close Valhalla Court on
Saturday, September 17th, between 2:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m., for a
social event, be approved and the residents advised to contact the
concerned public authorities.
CARRIED
Mr. Michael Davy, Deputy Clerk, Town of Georgina re: request for
endorsement of resolution regarding Municipal by-law infraction trials
#646 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the resolution of the Town of Georgina concerning the delays
being experienced in the setting of trial dates for municipal
By-1 aw infractions be endorsed, and the Ministry of the Attorney
General be so advised.
CARRIED
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Mr. Calvin Towns, Aurora, re: 8th Annual Terry Fox Run in Aurora, and
request for support of same
#647 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Town cooperate with the sponsors of the 8th Annua 1 Terry
Fox Run through providing assistance in the closing of the curb
lane on the west side of Yonge Street between Murray Drive and
Brookland Avenue, on September 18th, 1988; and
THAT the purchase of a Terry Fox Flag to fly the week preceding the
run, at a cost of $40.10 be authorized, the funds to come from
Account 101-301.
CARRIED
R.J. Harrington, Chief Building Official memo to Clerk re: Tannery Creek
and Bevark Holdings Sales Trailer
#648 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the request of Tannery Creek to continue the placement of a
sales trailer at the present location until October 31st, 1988, be
approved subject to the owners posting a $1,000.00 bond to ensure
the removal of same; and
THAT the staff be directed to contact the Solicitor concerning the
sales office constructed at Yonge Street West and Elderberry Trail.
CARRIED
R.J. Harrington, Chief Building Official memo to Mayor and Members of
Council re: Low Rise Rehabilitation Program
#649 Moved by Counci 11 or Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT this matter be referred back to staff for additional
information to be provided to Council.
CARRIED
K.G. Fidler, CN Rail, re: Community Awareness Programme 1988-1989
Transcaer
#650 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT CN Rail be advised that the Town of Aurora is interested in
having their "Responding to Emergencies" presentation take place
within the municipality in conjunction with the Town of Newmarket,
if same can be arranged.
CARRIED
Aurora Volunteer Fire Brigade re: request to proclaim week of September 4
to September 11, 1988, Muscular Dystrophy Week
#651 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the week of September 4 to September 11, 1988, be proclaimed
as Muscular Dystrophy Week in the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
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J. Insley, Muni cipa 1 By-1 aw Enforcement Officer memo to Mayor and Members
of Council re: By-law 2856-86 and proposed amendments thereto
#652 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the recommendation of the By-law Enforcement Officer be
accepted, and the third reading of By-law 2856-86 be deferred until
the Council meeting scheduled for October 5th, 1988.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
a) Resident's Petition re: Aurora Highlands area; need of parkland
b) Resident's Petition re: excess speed of vehicles on Cranberry Lane
c) Mr. Michael Smith, Planning Consultant re: proposed amendments to
Official Plan and Zoning By-law by Bayview Parks Corporation
d) Aurora Public Library re: Candidates Meeting on N.ovember 6, 1988
e) Mayor George Cuff, President of Federation of Canadian Municipalities
re: ''Bringing it All Together, Canada 1989 1' Program
f) Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: Regional Conference
October 2 -5, 1988
g) Bruce Hoppe, Clerk's Department memo to Clerk re: 911 Numbering System
in the Town of Aurora; Progress Report
h) Aurora Committee of Adjustment; Notice of Decision re: K.P. Holdin s
Incorporated; Granted
i) Aurora Committee of Adjustment; Notice of Decision re: Mr. Robert
Watson; (Granted)
j) Aurora Committee of Adjustment; Notice of Decision re: Mr. and Mrs. P.
Bender; (Granted)
k) Ma or West memo to Members of Council , re:
Rep acement Program
1) Mr. Mike Breaugh, MPP, re: Resolution regarding changes made in an
election year
STAFF REPORTS
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
CL88-010-241 -Extended Office Hours
#653 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the extended office hour policy be discontinued.
CARRIED
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
PL88-119-242 -Site Plan Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Maclean
Hunter Limited; (SP-86-07)
#654 Moved by Councillor Paivio Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
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 Maclean Hunter Limited.
DEFERRAL -Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution it was:
#655 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT consideration of this matter be deferred until the next
meeting of Council.
CARRIED
PL88-120-243 -Traffic and Land Use Evaluation -Wellington Street East
#656 Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Regional Engineering Department be requested to work with
Town Planning and Public Works staff to evaluate land use proposals
in the area between the Canadian National Railway tracks and Mary
Street or farther east, if necessary, so that recommendations for
land use and traffic solutions can be developed for Council's
consideration.
CARRIED
TREASURER'S DEPARTMENT
TR88-029-244 -Details of Accounts for Approval
#657 Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT Council approve changes to the procedure for the approval of
accounts so that:
1. A copy of the ''Cheque Register" to support the resolution, for
approval will be supplied to each Councillor as in the past.
2. One copy of the report "Invoices selected for payment", along
with a list of Department Codes, will be available for review
in th.e Councillor's office by the Friday afternoon prior to
the meeting.
3. THE ACTUAL vouchers and invoices will not be transported to
the Councillor's office and Council Chamber, but will be
available for inspection by any Councillor in the Treasury
Department.
CARRIED
TR88-030-245 -Uncollectable Taxes
#658 Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the list of unco ll ectabl e taxes appended to report TR88-030,
in the amount of $54,707.36 for 1985, 1986, and 1987, be written
off and be charged back to the boards.
CARRIED
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TR88-031-246 -Revised job descriptions and creation of new position
#659 Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Timpson
1. THAT the reorganization of the Treasury Department as proposed
in this report be hereby approved.
2. THAT the Treasurer be authorized to hire one additional person
to fill the new position of Treasury Clerk at Band/Grade A
1-2, Step 1.
3. THAT the three job descriptions resulting from this
reorganization be referred to the Job Evaluation Committee for
grading.
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS
W. G. Wa 1 ker, Director of Pub 1 i c Works memo to Clerk re: M. I. Development
release of financial securities
#660 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT upon the recommendation of W. Walker, Director of Public
Works, the financial securities held in the amount of $3,200.00 for
M.I. Development, be released in their entirety.
CARRIED
Authorization to execute Subdivision Agreement -Revlis Securities
#661 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT, subject to the provision of all
financial securities, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a
subdivision agreement dated the 7th day of September 1988, between
the Corporation of the Town of Aurora and Revlis Securities Limited
pertaining to the second (industrial) phase of draft plan of
subdivision 19T-82013.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, upon execution of the Agreement, the
Regional Municipality of York be advised that the Council of the
Town of Aurora hereby grants the necessary servicing allocation to
the 5.3157 ha. (13.135 acres) of industrial development on the said
draft plan of subdivision.
CARRIED
N. Vase, Director of Personnel memo to J. Currier, Chief Administrative
Officer re: Resignation effective September 14, 1988
#662 Moved by Councillor Paivio Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora accept
with regret the resignation of Nancy Vase, from the position of
Director of Personnel, effective September 14, 1988.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the staff be directed to commence the
procedure for the filling of this position.
CARRIED
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BY-LAWS
#663 Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
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THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for First Reading:
3024-88 Being a by-law to exempt certain lots on Plan No.
65M-2492, Aurora, from the Part Lot Control provisions as
provided in subsection 40 (5) of the Planning Act, 1983, s.o. 1983;
3025-88 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2207-78, a By-law to
establish schedules of retention periods in documents,
records, and other papers of the Municipality;
3026-88 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2392-80, the
Noise-Nuisance By-law of the Town of Aurora;
3027-88 Being a By-law to designate a multiple stop intersection
at Larmont Street and Mosley Street in the Town of
Aurora;
3028-88 Being a By-law to renumber certain properties on the Plan
65M-2247 in the Town of Aurora;
3029-88 Adoption By-law for Official Plan Amendment Number 52;
(Aurora East Industrial Estates);
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Second Reading:
3024-88 A By-law to exempt certain lots on Plan No. 65M-2492,
from Part Lot Control Provisions;
3025-88 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2207-78, a By-law to
establish schedules of retention periods in documents,
records,and other papers of the Municipality;
3026-88 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2392-80, the
Noise-Nuisance By-law of the Town of Aurora;
3027-88 Being a By-law to designate a multiple stop intersection
at Larmont Street and Mosley Street in the Town of Aurora;
3028-88 Being a By-law to renumber certain properties on the Plan
65M-2247 in the Town of Aurora;
3029-88 Adoption By-law for Official Plan Amendment Number 52;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
3020-88 Being a By-law to temporarily close Yonge Street, within
the Town of Aurora, for a parade;
3021-88 Adoption By-law for Official Plan Amendment Number 51
(Macont);
3022-88 Being a By-law to amend By-law number 2213-78;
(Saccuci);
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
fo 11 owing by-1 aws for Third Reading:
3024-88 A By-law to exempt certain lots on Plan No. 65M-2492,
from Part Lot Control Provisions;
3028-88 Being a By-law to renumber certain properties on the Plan
65M-2247 in the Town of Aurora;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Buck
Councillor Weller
Councillor Timpson
Councillor Jones
Councillor Buck
NEW BUSINESS
-the cost of participating in programs and
activities within the Family Leisure Complex
-status of property acquisition at the
Harrison/Edward Street intersection
-advised of the Centquar Dance to be held on
October 1st, 1988, at the Family Leisure Complex
-status of discussions with residents concerning
individual sanitary sewer connections on Wells
Street
-status of report concerning installation of
water meters in multi-family residential buildings
Administration Policy Number 33 -Political Issues
#667 Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the text of this policy be referred to staff for an update to
reflect current legal status and staff be advised that same is
currently under review.
CARRIED
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ADJOURNMENT
#668 Moved by Councillor Timpson
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THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:17 p.m.
CARRIED