MINUTES - Council - 19881019. ___ ,.
MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 53-88
Boardroom, Town of Aurora Administrative Offices
Wednesday, October 19, 1988
8:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair (from 8:28
p.m.); Councillors Barker, Buck,
Jones, McKenzie, Paivio (8:20
p.m.), Pedersen, Timpson, and Weller
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Deputy Mayor Timpson in the Chair.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Chief Administrative Officer,
Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Chief Building
Official, Fire Chief, Director of
Public Works, Director of Planning,
Treasurer, and Director of Leisure
Services.
Councillor McKenzie declared a possible Conflict of Interest in accounts
paid to Herb McKenzie Auto Parts 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.
Councillor Barker declared a possible Conflict of Interest in accounts paid
to Robert Comeau due to the recipient being a son-in-law, 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
#743. Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the content of the Consoli dated Agenda with additions, be
approved as outlined herein, and with the matter of the tender
award to service the Correct Building Corp. lands on Engelhard
Drive, to be added to the Agenda under Unfinished Business.
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
Mr. A. Arcand, concerning the sharina of costs between residents and the
Town, in Servicing Agreement for Hill ale Road, Hillside Drive, and Kenlea
Court --
Mr. A. Arcand attended the meeting to apprize Council of the current status
of the tendering and discussions with Town staff concerning the proposed
installation of services on Hilldale and Hillside Drive. It was the
resident's position that the cost of the work as tendered exceeded their
previous estimates due to the Town's requirements and specifications being
in excess of what existed previously. It was requested that the Town pay
for the fire hydrants to be installed, the replacement of a culvert, and a
portion of the cost of restoring the road surface, as well as the difference
this reduced amount sti 11 exceeded the resident's agreed maximum
contribution.
Councillor Paivio entered the Council Chambers.
#744. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT this matter be referred to Unfinished Business for discussion.
CARRIED
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PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#745. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $634,459.20,
details of which are on file with the Treasury Office, are approved
by Council for payment and the seal of tne Corporation be attached
hereto.
Cheque #2882 to 2914
Cheque #2915 to 2998
Cheque #2999 to 3091
MANUAL CHEQUES
Cheque #184-88 to #188-88
RESERVE FUNDS
Cheque #014 to #109
Cheque #001 to #004
TOTAL
CARRIED
LIBRARY
$ 91,609.84
$507,188.08
$ 5,566.24
$ 30,095.04
$634,459.20
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 Barker having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest
in Accounts paid to Robert Comeau, did not take part in the vote called
regarding payment of this account.
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Mrs. Linda France, resident, re: endorsement of No-Smoking By-law in the
Town of Aurora
#746. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the correspondence from Mrs. France be received as
information, and that staff schedule a pub 1 ic hearing on November
24th, 1988, to obtain public input on the No Smoking By-law's
provisions.
CARRIED
Mayor West entered the Council Chambers and assumed the Chair.
Mr. Roger Seaman, resident re: request for Four-Way stop at Kennedy Street
West and Murray Drive intersection, and need for stop sign at George
Street/Kennedy Street intersection; and
J. West, Mayor, memo to Members of Council re: Kennedy Street West and
possibility of installation of stop signs
#747.
#748.
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT staff be directed to undertake a traffic count at the
intersection of Kennedy Street West with McDonald/Murray Drive, to
determine if the warrants for signalization are met.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT staff erect the hidden intersection sign at the Highland Court
and Kennedy Street West intersection as requested; and
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THAT the necessary By-law be prepared to implement a Four-way stop
at the McDonald/Murray Drive intersection with Kennedy Street West.
CARRIED
W. Walker, Director of Public Works memo to Deputy Clerk re: request to
preservice Gaspero Subdivision
#749. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT permission be granted to preservice the Gaspero draft plan of
subdivision subject to the Owner complying with the conditions set
out in the memorandum of the Director of Public Works.
CARRIED
Ms. Susan Roncadin, resident, re: truck traffic on Catherine Avenue
#750. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT staff be directed to relocate the "No-Heavy Trucks" sign on
Catherine Avenue, as requested in Ms. Roncadin's correspondence.
CARRIED
Lebovic Enterprises re: donation to The Aurora Arts and Cultural Fund
#751. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora accept with gratitude the
commitment given by the J and W Lebovic Foundation, to provide the
sum of $5,000.00 annually to the Aurora Arts and Cultural fund.
CARRIED
Pitch-In Ontario, re: Pitch-In Campaign and need of contribution from Town
for the 1989 Campaign
#752. Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT Council authorize the payment of $575.00 to the Pitch-In
Ontario campaign, the funds to come from Account number 101-436.
CARRIED
Aurora High School request to allow parking on McDonald Drive in front of
the school, between 9:00a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on November lO
#753. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council approve the 1 ifting of the parking restrictions on
McDonald Drive in front of Aurora High School between 9:00 a.m. and
1:00 p.m. on November lOth, 1988.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
a) Regional Municipalit? of York, re: request to proclaim week of October
17th to 23rd, as AID Awareness week .in the Town of Aurora
b) Regional Municipality of York, re: Technical Report for Official Plan
Amendment Number 36
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c) Aurora Committee of Adjustment, Notice of Decision re: James B. Mcleod;
(granted with conditions)
d) re: Tara Hill
e)
f) Mr. J. Bradley, Minister, Ministry of the Environment re:approval of
Needs Study grant for the sewage collection and water distribution
systems in the Town of Aurora
g) J. West, Mator, memo to Members of Council re: report by Regional
EnT1neering ommittee regarding traffic control signals at Yonge and
We lington Streets
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 51-88, Wednesday, October 12, 1988
#754. Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 51,
dated Wednesday, October 12, 1988, be received, and the
recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
PL88-153-319 -Ad Hoc Committee North End Land Use Strategy; and
PMG Consulting Engineers and Planners re: Request for Town to proceed with
necessary steps for approval of the Anglican Conference Centre
#755. Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Weller
1. THAT Staff be requested to circulate the Discussion Paper
North End Land Use Strategy to all impacted by it and meet
with interested landowners.
2. THAT following the staff meetings the Committee meet with
landowners to discuss their plans as related to the discussion
paper.
3. THAT Public Works be instructed to expedite the design of the
intersection of St. John's Sideroad and Yonge Street so that
need for turning lanes, etc., can be identified.
4. THAT Staff be instructed to proceed with the preparation of
the Official Plan Amendment intended to implement the Anglican
Conference Center Proposal, taking into account input received
from discussions with adjoining landowners.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
ADM88-017-316 -Christmas and New Year's Holidays
#756. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Town observe Monday, December 26, and Tuesday, December
27, as holidays for Christmas and Boxing Day; and
THAT the Town observe Monday, January 2, as the New Year's Day
Holiday.
CARRIED
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LEISURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
LS88-027-310 -Tenders -Holland River Community Park Tenders 1988-13,
1988-14
#757. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
TO accept the bid from Decstar Contracting limited (Tender 1988-13)
with revisions as noted by Proctor and Redfern resulting in a total
tender amount of $490,989.00. And further that the successful
bidder for Tender 1988-14 by Wayne Electric Company limited, in the
amount of $109,011.00 following reductions recommended by the
Proctor and Redfern Group.
On a recorded vote, the resolution CARRIED
YEAS 8 NAYS 1
VOTING YEA: Councillors Barker, Buck, Jones, McKenzie, Paivio, Pedersen,
Timpson, and Mayor West.
VOTING NAY: Councillor Weller
#758.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Site Plan Aqreement between the Town of Aurora and
SP-88-23) 120 Metcalfe--St.
Moved by Councillor Jones 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 Attridge Holdings Inc., for a 785 square
metre building addition.
CARRIED
Pl88-149-312 -Proposed Extension to Draft Approval. Stage I, 19T-81032,
Corridor Enterprises; Part of Lots 76 and 77, Concess1on I, .Y.S.
#759.
#760.
#761.
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Region of York be advised that the Council of the Town of
Aurora agrees to an extension of draft approval for plan 19T-81032,
for a period of one year.
CARRIED
and
Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor Buck
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 Sanossian Holdings Incorporated.
CARRIED
and
Moved by Councillor Timpson 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 Monreith Developments Incorporated.
CARRIED
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and
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT, subject to the provision of all financial securities and the
portion of plan of subdivision 19T-82013 which is located east of
the C.N.R. tracks being registered, Council authorize the Mayor and
Clerk to sign a Site Plan Agreement between the Town of Aurora and
Revlis Securities Limited.
CARRIED
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
TR88-032-317 -Application for Grant from Santa Claus Parade Committee
#763. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT a discretionary grant for the Santa Claus Parade Committee of
$5,000.00 be approved by Council. Funds would be allocated from
Account 101-436.
CARRIED
TR88-033-318 -Financial Reports -September 30, 1988
#764. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the following financial reports to September 30, 1988, be
received for information:
1. Summary of Revenue and Expenditure
2. Continuity of Reserve Funds.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Deleaation of Mr. A. Arcand, concerning the sharin1 of costs between
resi ents and the Town, in Servicing Agreement for Ail dale Road, Hillside
Drive, and Kenlea Court
#765. Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT Staff prepare a report concerning the resident's submissions
made this evening and potential alternative methods of reducing the
cost of the work.
CARRIED
Ms. A. Maier, Resident, re: safety concerns in respect to Wells and Mosley
Streets Intersection; and
W. Walker, Director of Public Works, re: requested multi-way stop at Wells
and Mosley Streets Intersection
#766. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT staff prepare the necessary By-1 aw to implement a multi -way
stop sign at the Wells and Mosley Streets intersection.
CARRIED
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Installation of Water Service -Correct Building Corporation -Engelhard
Drive --
#767.
BY-LAWS
#768.
#769.
#770.
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the invitational tender submitted to the Public Works
Department by Marlborough Construction Company in the total amount
of $24,550.00 to provide a 200mm water service to the Correct
Building Corporation lands on Engelhard Drive be accepted with the
necessary funds to come from the Industrial Park Reserve Account.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for First Reading:
3036-88 Being a Connecting Link Agreement By-law (Yonge
Street/Murray Drive/Edward Street intersection);
3037-88 Being a By-law to dedicate certain lands for the purpose
of a public highway;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Second Reading:
3036-88 Being a Connecting Link Agreement By-law (Yonge
Street/Murray Drive/Edward Street intersection);
3037-88 Being a By-law to dedicate certain lands for the purpose
of a public highway;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Barker Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
3023-88 Being a By-law to Amend By-law 2213-78; (Sanossian);
3030-88 Being a By-law to establish and maintain a system for the
collection, removal, and disposal of ashes, garbage, and
other refuse in the Town of Aurora, and to repeal By-law
1227-55.
3033-88 Being a By-law to establish Planning Fees for the Town of
Aurora;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Barker
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
3036-88 Connecting Link Agreement By-law (Yonge Street/Murray
Drive/Edward Street intersection); ·
3037-88 Dedicate certain lands for highway;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Paivio -
Councillor Weller -
Councillor Buck
ADJOURNMENT
possibility of the new Council receiving
their Agendas on Fridays
status of paving of Henderson Drive
status of repair of catch basin on Henderson
Drive
status of the second phase of the study on
Pine Ridge
The Director of Planning advised that as the
servicing allocation report has been
considered by Council, the second phase of
the study was going to proceed, taking into
account the parameters set out in the
allocation review.
#772. Moved by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:44 p.m.
CARRIED
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J. West,-w r.-Gowan,-Clerk