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MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 56-88
Boardroom, Town of Aurora Administrative Offices
Wednesday, November 23, 1988
8:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair, Councillors
Buck, McKenzie, Paivio, Timpson, and
Weller
Councillors Barker and Pedersen
absent due to employment obligations.
Councillor Jones absent on Vacation.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Chief Administrative Officer,
Deputy Clerk, Administrative
Assistant, Chief Building Official,
Fire Chief, Director of Public
Works, Director of Leisure Services,
Treasurer, and Director of Planning
Clerk 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 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.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#783. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the content of the Con sol ida ted Agenda, with additions and
deletion, be approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#784. Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $1,456,404.66
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 #3092 to #3176
Cheque #3177 to #3285
Cheque #3286 to #3327
Cheque #3328 to #3410
Cheque #3411 to #3514
MANUAL CHEQUES
Cheque #189-88 to #200-88
RESERVE FUNDS
Cheque #005 to #024
TOTAL
$ 352,382.83
$ 360,635.90
LIBRARY
CARRIED
$ 83,395.05
$ 307,209.16
$ 33,928.47
$ 318,853.25
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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.
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Mr. Garry Carl, Beacon Hall re: substitution of Tree Tops and Lost Tree as
street names at Beacon Hall Golf Club
#785. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT the name Tree Tops be approved as a substitute for Amble Way
and the use of Hunting Trail be retained instead of Lost Tree as
requested.
CARRIED
Ms. Martha Schellingerhoud, resident, re: support of No-Smoking By-law
#786. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the November
24th Public Meeting on the proposed No Smoking By-law.
CARRIED
The Cor~oration of the Township of Kingston re: exclusionary zoning of
municipa ities
#787. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Director of Planning be requested to prepare a report on
this matter for the December 7 Council meeting.
CARRIED
Ministry of Citizenship re: 1989 Volunteer Awards Program
#788. Moved by Councillor Paivio Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Leisure
Services to consider nominations for the Volunteer Awards Program.
CARRIED
The Regional Municitality of York re: Adoption of Clause Number 6. Report
Number 17 of the ngineering Committee re: Traffic Control Signals at
Wellington and Yonge Street
#789. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the Engineering Report concerning the Yonge/Wellington
intersection be received as information with the Regional
Engineering Department requested to monitor the adjustments made to
the timing. for a trial period of three to four months and submit a
further report at that time.
CARRIED
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L. Allison, Deput~ Clerk, memo to Mayor and Members of Council re: Walkway
Closing, Keystone ourt
#790. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT the Town proceed to complete the Keystone Court walkway
closings and conveyances as accepted and approved in 1987.
CARRIED
S. Seibert/ Director of Planning memo to Mayor and Members of Council re:
Township o King objection to O.P.A. #36, and modifications thereto
#791. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and the Township of King be
advised that the Council of the Town of Aurora concurs Nith the
three proposed modifications to the text of Official Plan Amendment
Number 36 as appended to the memorandum of the Director of Planning
dated November 18, 1g88.
CARRIED
S. Seibert, Director of Planning memo to Mayor and Members of Counci 1 re:
Ontario Baslc Mapping Program
#7g2.
#793.
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Agreement
dated the 23rd day of November, 1988, between the Corporation of
The Town of Aurora, and J.D. Barnes Limited, related to services to
be provided under the Ontario Basic Mapping Program.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT December 13, 1988, be proclaimed as "Children's Miracle Day"
in the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
A. Meeke, Purchasing Co-ordinator, re: Outdoor Christmas Decorations
#794.
#795.
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the Town continue to rent Christmas Lights at an annual cost
of $10,962.00.
DEFEATED
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT the purchase of Christmas Lights at a total cost of $17,307.00
be approved as outlined in the correspondence of the Purchasing
Co-ordinator, with the costs to be charged to Account Number
308-312.
CARRIED
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CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
a) Julie Konzuk, recipient of Town of Aurora Award re: appreciation for
award --
b) David Raitt, recipient of Town of Aurora Award re: appreciation for
award --
c) Aurora Early Learning Centre re: appreciation for Arts and Culture Fund
grant
d) Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: Annual meeting to be held
February 5 to 8, 1989
e) Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: Seminar December 7, 1988;
Personal Liability of Elected and appointed Officials
. f) notice of decision; Aurora U Move
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g) Aurora Committee of Ad 'ustment re: notice of decision; 693346 Ontario
1m1te Grante
h) F. Bolsby, Deputy Fire Chief memo to Building Department re: items for
final inspection of Public Works Building Renovations, 9 Scanlon Court
i) s. Wilson, Fire Chief memo to Mayor and Members of Council re: O%ening
of Ambulance Facilities in Aurora and discontinuance of the A Hoc
Comm1ttee ·
j) Ontario Hydro re: Lakeview Thermal Generating Station Ash Management
study and Public Information Centres
STAFF REPORTS
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
BLDG88-007-329 -Sign By-law #3013-88
#796. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Buck
1)
2)
3)
THAT Pylon Signs (Ground Signs) not be permitted in a "C-1",
1 ocal commercial zone. -
THAT Pylon Signs (Ground Signs) not be
permitted in a "C-2", Central Commercial Zone.
THAT ·the maximum height of Pylon Signs (Ground Signs) in all
zones not exceed 7.5 metres in height.
CARRIED
LEISURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
LS88-028-330 -Additional Outdoor Ice Skating Rink
#797. Moved by Councillor Paivio Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the request of Devins Drive Public School for installation of
an outdoor skating rink at the school not be accepted at this time
and that the Leisure Services Department further monitor the need
for an additional outdoor ice skating rink in conjunction with
preparation of the 1989 budget.
CARRIED
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LS88-032-331 -Bids -7-Gang Mower
#798. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT the bid submitted by G.C. Duke Equipment Limited for a
Ransomes 5/7 New Mounted Unit (on Town Tractor-International 4·85)
in the amount of $44,820.00 be accepted;
AND THAT the funds be taken from the Capital Reserve Account.
CARRIED
LS88-034-332 -Municipal Street Tree Report
#799. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the 12 trees identified for removal in the November 3, 1988
report of the parks Foreman be approved and that the 11ork necessary
to remove such trees commence immediately.
CARRIED
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
PL88-159-333 -Committee of Adjustment Application A-20-88 Lot 327, Plan
514 70 Richardson Drive; Donald A. Foster
#BOO. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Paivio
1. THAT the Committee of Adjustment be advised that Counci 1 has
no objection to Application A-20-88 subject to the owner
obtaining a building permit.
2. THAT a copy of the staff report be forwarded to the Committee
of Adjustment.
CARRIED
PLBB-160-334 -Committee of Adjustment Ap~l i cation A-21-88 Lot 18, Plan
6SM-2281; 28 Petch Crescent; John and Joanne arman
#801. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Buck
1. THAT the Committee of Adjustment be advised that Council has
no objection to Application A-21-88 subject to the owner
obtaining a building permit.
2. THAT a copy of the staff report be forwarded to the Committee
of Adjustment.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Weller
1. THAT the Committee of Adjustment be advised that Counci 1 has
no objection to Application A-24-88 subject to the owner
obtaining a building permit.
2. THAT a copy of the staff report be forwarded to the Committee
of Adjustment.
CARRIED
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
PW88-062-336 -Reconstruction of Wells Street and Harrison Avenue, Interim
Payment Certificate Number 4; Contract No. M.C. 1988-3
#803. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT payment to Kamlu Construction Limited in the amount of
$198,558.18 be made at this time effectively representing 90% of
the work completed since Interim Payment Certificate Number 3.
CARRIED
PW88-065-337 -Tender Results;. Tender No. I. T. 1988-12 1988 Stake Truck c/w
Under Body Hoist
#804. Moved by Councillor Paivio Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the tender submitted by Twin Hills Mercury Sales Limited in
the amount of $23,427.90 for the supply of a platform vehicle
complete with underbody hoist and stake body be accepted.
CARRIED
PW88-066-338 -Tender Results; Salt/Sand Storage Faci 1 ity Tender No. I. T.
1988-8
#805. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Paivio
#806.
THAT neither tender be accepted and that staff include a storage
facility in their 1989 Capital Budget submission to Council.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Paivio Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the tender submitted by D & R Ventura General Construction
Limited in the amount of $118,300.00 be accepted for the
construction of sidewalks on Aurora Heights Drive and the removal
and replacement of concrete sidewalk and curb and gutter in various
locations throughout Town.
CARRIED
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PW88-069-341 -Henderson Drive Streetlighting Tender Results
#807. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT the tender submitted by Cliffside Utility Contractors Limited
in the amount of $77,292.20 for the supply and installation of
streetlight poles, arms, fixtures, lamps, photocells, and necessary
underground wiring on Henderson Drive from Factory Theatre to
Seaton Drive, be accepted.
CARRIED
PW88-070-342 -Snow Plowing of Parking Lots, Tender No. 88-15
#808. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the tender submitted by John Grimmett Lawn and Garden for the
snow plowing/removal from municipal parking lots be accepted.
CARRIED
PWBB-071-343 -Yonge St./Murray Drive/Edward St. Intersection Improvements;
Interim Payment Certificate No. 1
#809. Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT payment in the amount of $93,565.46 be made to Kamlu
Construction Limited, representing interim payment certificate
Number 1 for the Yonge/Edward/Murray Intersection improvements
project.
CARRIED
TREASURER'S DEPARTMENT
TR88-034-344-Petition to M.T.C. for payment of Iterim Subsidy for 1988
#810. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora petition the Ministry of
Transportation for interim subsidy on the expenditures for
construction and maintenance up to October 31, 1988.
CARRIED
TR88-035-345 -Aurora War Memorial Association, request for utilization of
funds deposited with Town for repair of fence
#811. Moved by Councillor Paivio Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council approve an amount of $7,792.00 to be paid to Aurora
War Memorial Association as a grant, charged to Account Number
101-436.
CARRIED
TR88-036-346 -Financial Report to October 31, 1988
#812. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT the summary of Revenue and Expenditure to October 31, 1988, be
received for information.
CARRIED
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TR88-037-347 -Tender T-1988-16 Diesel Powered Transit Coach
#813. Moved by Councillor Paivio Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council accept the bid from Ontario Bus Industries
Incorporated (the only bidder) in the total amount of $180,563.04
(including desirable options) for one 30 foot transit coach.
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS
a1rns;
#814. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Paivio
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Director
of Public Works, the financial securities currently held by the
Town relating to the following be released:
Hallis Industrial Site
Picture Homes
Southold
A.B. Cairnes
Southold Investments
Kent Homes
Cam-Kent
$ 75,000.00
4,000.00
13,000.00
10,000.00
4,000.00
12,000.00
6,000.00
CARRIED
Correct Building Corporation Release of Easement; Part 1, Plan 65R-11176
#815. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Buck
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
execute the documentation necessary to release the easement
described as Part 1 according to Reference Plan 65R-11176, being
the easement located along the south boundary of the Correct
Building Corporation lands designated as Part of Lot 55, Plan 10328.
CARRIED
Donway Holdings Limited, Metrogon Holdings Limited, and Guided Investments
Limited; Release
#816. Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Weller
BE IT HEREBY resolved that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
execute the Partial Release of the Option contained in Paragraph 2
of the Option Agreement dated May 5th, 1982, between the Town of
Aurora and Donway Holdings Limited, Metrogon Holdings Limited, and
Guided Investments Limited.
CARRIED
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RECOUNT -1988 MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS; and
Mr. D. Constable reguest for recount of Municipal Election results
#817. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Buck
WHEREAS, the Municipal Elections Act R.S.O. 1980 Chapter 308, as
amended, provides that a Council of a Municipality may, where a
recount of the votes cast for an office is considered to be in the
public interest, pass a resolution requiring the recount officer to
hold a recount;
AND WHEREAS, the Council of the Town of Aurora has received a
request from Don Constable to hold a recount of the votes for the
office of Member of Council, cast at the November 14th, 1988
Municipal Elections;
AND WHEREAS the total number of votes received by Mr. Constable is
one vote less than the number required for a recount to be
requested by the candidate pursuant to Section 86 (a) (1) of the
said Act;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed that the conducting of a recount is, in
this instance, in the public interest;
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the Town of
Aurora that the recount officer be and is hereby directed to
undertake a recount of the votes cast fo1· Donald Constable and
Judith ("Jay") Ochalski in accordance with the applicable
provisions of the Municipal Elections Act as amended.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
R.J. Harrington, Chief Building Official memo to Mayor and Members of
Council re: Elderberry Sales Office, Yonge Street South, Aurora
#818.
BY-LAWS
#819.
Moved by Councillor Paivio Seconded by Councillor Buck
THAT this matter be received as information.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Paivio Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to
introduce the following by-laws for First Reading:
3040-88 Being a By-law to dedicate a certain reserve now held as
public highway in the Town of Aurora;
3041-88 Being a By-law to approve the purchase of certain lands
from her Majesty the Queen, in right of the Province of
Ontario, represented by the Minister of Transportation
for the Province of Ontario;
3043-88 Being a By-law to assume as public highway the lands
described as Block N, Plan M-57 Town of Aurora, Regional
Municipality of York (hereinafter called the "Block")
pursuant to Section 278 (1) of the·Municipal Act R.S.O.,
1980 c.302;
3044-88 Being a By-law to stop and to close for all purposes and
to sell to the abutting land owners, Block N as laid out
by Plan M-57;
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Being a By-law to amend By-law number 2213-78; (Dressers
of Aurora);
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
#820. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Paivio
#821.
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Second Reading:
3040-88 A By-law to dedicate a certain reserve now held as public
highway in the Town of Aurora;
3041-88 A By-law to approve the purchase of certain lands from
her Majesty the Queen, in right of the Province of
Ontario, represented by the Minister of Transportation
for the Province of Ontario;
3043-88 Being a By-law to assume as public highway the lands
described as Block N, Plan M-57 Town of Aurora, Regional
Municipality of York (hereinafter called the "Block")
pursuant to Section 278 (1) of the Municipal Act R.S.O.,
1980 c.302;
3044-88 Being a By-law to stop and to close for all purposes and
to sell to the abutting landowners, Block N as laid out
by Plan M-57;
3045-88 Being a By-law to amend By-law number 2213-78; (Dressers
of Aurora);
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Paivio Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for Third Reading:
3013-88 Being a By-law to prohibit or regulate the erection of
signs or other advertising devices, and the posting of
notices on buildings or vacant lots within the Town of
Aurora;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
#822. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Paivio
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for Third Reading:
3041-88 A By-law to approve the purchase of land;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
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Wednesday, November 23, 1988
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Weller
NEW BUSINESS
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inquired on the status of the crossing guard on
Orchard Heights Boulevard
inquired on the status of the rectification
works and sodding of lots on Dunning Avenue
A report was requested concerning the water
service lateral on Larmont Street
J. West, Mayor, memo to Members of Council and Staff re: New Parks/Works
Building Opening on December 3, 1988
The Mayor advised Counci 1 of the offici a 1 opening of the new Parks/Works
Building scheduled for December 3, 1988.
Outgoing Members -1985-1988 Council
The Mayor spoke briefly on the contributions made by Counc i 11 ors Martin
Paivio and Evelyn Buck over their tenure on Council, thanking them for their
contributions to the community.
Councillor Paivio expressed his thanks and indicated that his terms on
Council were interesting and the opportunity to serve the public was
appreciated.
Councillor Buck expressed her gratitude for the years she has spent in her
capacity as an elected Member of Council. It was stated that the efforts of
the current and past Councils to provide a well balanced, effectively
planned community were coming into fruition. Mrs. Buck expressed the
opinion that Aurora has developed in a sensitive manner, having concern for
the physical environment and the Council and staff members are in a position
where credit should be taken for having achieved this.
ADJOURNMENT
#823. Moved by Councillor Weller
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:02 p.m.
CARRIED
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