MINUTES - Council - 19890111MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 02-89
Boardroom, Town of Aurora Administrative Offices
Wednesday, January 11, 1989
8:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair; Councillor
Jones, Mcintyre, McKenzie, Ochalski,
Pedersen (8:02 p.m.), Stewart,
Timpson, and Weller.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Chief Administrative Officer, Clerk,
Deputy Clerk, Director of Planning,
Director of Public Works, Chief
Building Official, Fire Chief,
Treasurer, and Director of Leisure
Services.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councillor Timpson declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Accounts paid
to York Region Board of Education due to employment with same and did not
take part in or vote on any questions in this regard, or attempt in any way
to influence the voting on such question.
Councillor McKenzie declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Accounts
paid to Herb McKenzie Auto Parts Incorporated, due to monetary interest in
same, and did not take part in or vote on any questions in this regard, or
attempt in any way to influence the voting on such question.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#1. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the content of the Consolidated Agenda with deletion, be
approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes No. 60-88, Wednesday, December 14, 1988
#2. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting No. 60-88, ,dated Wednesday,
December 14, 1988, be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#3. M,oved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $5,108,683.24
details of which are on file with the Treasury Office, are approved
by Council for payment and the seal of the Corporation be attached
hereto.
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Cheque #3515 to #3664
Cheque #3665 to #3734
Cheque #3735 to #3838
Cheque #3839 to #3935
Cheque #3936 to #4036
Cheque #4037 to #4076
Cheque #4077 to #4141
Cheque #4142 to #4289
MANUAL CHEQUES
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$
$
$
$
$
LIBRARY
$
$
16,155.00
113,189.97
255,230.49
70,267.68
1,888,574.60
234,459.92
272,553.78
Cheque #200-88 to #229-88 $ 2,077,688.75
RESERVE FUNDS
Cheque #025 to #053
TOTAL
$ 180,563.05
$ 5,108,683.24
CARRIED
Councillor Timpson having previously declared a possible Conflict of
Interest in Accounts paid to York Region Board of Education, did not take
part in the vote called regarding this matter.
Councillor McKenzie having previously declared a possible Conflict of
Interest in Accounts paid to Herb McKenzie Auto Parts, did not take part in
the vote called regarding this matter.
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
The York Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board re: recommendation for
appointment to the Board
#4. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Counci 1 approve the appointment of Mr. Frank Pi rri to the
Aurora Public Library Board as the representative of the York
Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board.
CARRIED
Oraanization of Small Urban Municipalities re: annual conference May 3 -6,
19 9 in Barrie
#5. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT those members of Council wishing to attend the conference be
permitted to do so in accordance with the normal policy.
CARRIED
Kennel Inn, Aurora, re: Animal Control Contract 1989-90, and request for 5%
increase
#6. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT Council approve a 5% increase in the Animal Control Contract,
with Kennel Inn Aurora for the period ending April 30th, 1990.
CARRIED
Councillor Pedersen entered the Council Chambers and advised Council of a
possible Conflict of Interest in Accounts paid to Canada Law Book, due to
employment with same.
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Council re: Aurora South Secondary Plan,
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT an Ad Hoc Committee be formed comprised of Councillors
Timpson, Pedersen, and Weller, to work with the Director of
Planning to resolve the concerns of the homeowners related to
Official Plan Amendment Number 36.
CARRIED
Residents etition dated Au ust 19, 1988, re: Kemano Road, Al on uin
Crescent; sa ety concerns an reguest or stop s1gns s1 ewa s; an
Residents petition dated November 21, 1988, re: Kemano Road, April Gardens;
safety concerns
#8. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Director of Public Works be directed to submit a report on
the cost of sidewalk installation on Kemano Road, the report to
address the prioritization of streets requiring s i dewa 1 ks and the
need for stop signs along Kemano Road; and
THAT the residents be advised of the requirements respecting the
posting of the speed 1 imit signage within the urban sector of the
municipality.
CARRIED
The Navy League of Canada, re: Reguest to conduct Tag days on March 2, 3,
and 4, 1989
#9. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Navy League of Canada be permitted to conduct Tag Days in
the Town of Aurora on March 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, 1989.
CARRIED
Environment Canada, Conservation and Protection re: Environment Week; June
4 -10, 1989, reguest for Town of Aurora to participate in same
#10. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the local schools and service clubs be advised of the
Environment Week program and their participation in one of the
events be encouraged. Councillor Mcintyre to act as liason between
the town and those wishing to participate.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
a) Ministry of the Environment re: Ontario Waste Management Corporation
environmental assessment for waste treatment system
b) The Canadian Tribute to Human Rights re: The "Tribute" Monument in
Ottawa; reguest for donation
c) Aurora Committee of Adjustment re: Notice of Decision re: Highland
d) Aurora Committee of Adjustment re: Notice of Decision re: Oaklane Homes
Grante
e) Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: 1989 annual conference
Feb. 5 -8, 1989 in Toronto
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COMMITTEE REPORTS··
Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 01-89, Wednesday, January 4, 1989
#11. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 01-89,
dated Wednesday, January 4, 1989, be received, and the
recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
PL89-002-012 -Procedure for Dealing with Condominium Applications
#12. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT Council approve the procedure of dealing with condominium
proposals wherein the draft' approval and conditions for the same
are approved through Counci 1 and the agreement implementing those
conditions, reaffirming the conditions of the site plan agreement
and setting the cash in 1 ieu conditions be dealt with through an
agreement entered into only by the applicant.
CARRIED
PL89-003-013 -Council Review of Committee of Adjustment applications
#13. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
1. THAT the practice of staff preparing reports to Council on
Committee of Adjustment applications be discontinued.
2. THAT the various departments with an interest in such
applications continue to report to the Planning Department
setting out concerns and/or conditions falling within the
jurisdiction of that department.
3. THAT Planning staff monitor both the applications and
decisions of the Committee of Adjustment and bring to
Council's attention any matters which may be of concern.
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS
W. Walker, Director of Public Works memo to Clerk re: Ploder's Collision,
Beaumark Mirror, and Interrol Canada; Release of Financial Securities
#14. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT upon the recommendation of W. Walker, Director of Public
Works, the financial securities held for Ploder's Collision,
Beaumark Mirror, and Interrol Canada, .be released in their entirety.
CARRIED
W. Walker, Director of Public Works memo to Clerk re: Insulec; Release of
Financial Securities
#15. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT upon the recommendation of W. Walker, Director of Public
Works, the financial securities held for Insulec in the amount of
$10,000.00, be released in their entirety.
CARRIED
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1989 Unconditional Grants Program
#16. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
WHEREAS the Minister of Municipal Affairs has recently advised that
total transfer payments to municipalities will increase 5.4 percent
over 1988 allocations;
AND WHEREAS the Minister has further advised that the said increase
will be channelled solely to conditional grant programs created to
meet the needs of provincially determined priorities;
AND WHEREAS this policy results in the allocation of funds to
municipalities on an unconditional basis remaining at a static
level for 1989;
AND WHEREAS it is the Municipal Councils of all affected
municipalities who are elected by their rate payers to set local
priorities and policies in accordance with the wishes of the
inhabitants;
AND WHEREAS funding limitations of this nature serve to hamper the
effective administration of said policies;
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Minister of Municipal Affairs, the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and Mr. Charles Beer,
M.P.P., be advised of the sincere concern of the Municipal Council
of the Town of Aurora related to the method of the transfer of
funds to Municipalities for 1989; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the said parties be advised that
allocating any increased availability of funds on a proportionate
basis between conditional and unconditional grant programs would
serve to all ow each level of government to continue to serve the
needs of their electorate in an efficient manner.
CARRIED
Designation -74 Wellington St. E.
#17. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Jones
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT upon the recommendation of the Aurora
Heritage Committee, 74 Wellington Street East owned by Mr. and Mrs.
D. Worl i ng, and known as the "George Morrison House", be designated
as a building of architectural and historical significance under
Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and
THAT the Clerk be authorized to place the necessary advertisements
and the necessary By-law be drawn up for Council's consideration.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
York Reqional Police Force re: Motor from
December 14, 1988
#18. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT the correspondence of the York Regional Police Force be
received.
CARRIED
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BY-LAWS
#19.
#20.
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Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws for First Reading:
3053-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2345-80 as amended, a
By-law for the licensing, regulating, and governing
taxicab brokers,owners, and drivers;
3054-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2613-83, as amended, a
By-law to provide for the regulation of parking in the
Town of Aurora;
3055-89 Being a By-law to appoint a Chief Building Official and
Inspectors for the Town of Aurora;
3056-89 Being a By-law of the Municipal Corporation of the Town
of Aurora to appoint municipal law enforcement officers
for the Corporation of the Town of Aurora;
3057-89 Being a By-law of the Municipal Corporation of the Town
of Aurora to appoint Fence Viewers for the Corporation of
the Town of Aurora;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Second Reading:
3046-88 Being a By-law to authorize certain parking of vehicles
operated by, or carrying physically handicapped persons,
and the issuing of permits in respect thereof;
3053-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2345-80 as amended, a
By-law for the licensing,regulating, and governing
taxicab brokers, owners, and drivers;
3054-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2613-83, as amended, a
By-law to provide for the regulation of parking in the
Town of Aurora;
3055-89 Being a By-law to appoint a Chief Building Official and
Inspectors for the Town of Aurora;
3056-89 Being a By-law of the Municipal Corporation of the Town
of Aurora to appoint muni ci pa 1 1 aw enforcement officers
for the Corporation of the Town of Aurora;
3057-89 Being a By-law of the Municipal Corporation of the Town
of Aurora to appoint Fence Viewers for the Corporation of
the Town of Aurora;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
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AMENDMENT -Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution it was:
#21. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Director of Pub 1 i c Works be requested to advise of the
requirements related to handicapped parking stall marking colours
and advise on the ability to maintain the markings over a period of
time; and
THAT the third reading of By-law 3046-88 be deferred for two weeks.
CARRIED
The resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED.
#22. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
3047-88 Being a By-law to amend By-law 3030-88, a By-law to
establish and maintain a system for the collection,
removal, and disposal of the waste in the Town of Aurora;
3049-88 Being a By-law to dedicate certain lands as public
highway forming part of Old Bloomington Road in the Town
of Aurora;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Weller -Whether a Planning Committee of
Council should be created.
The GAO 'advised that a report
concerning Council structure and
meeting formats would be available
within the next two to three weeks.
NEW BUSINESS
#23. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT the Town send flowers to Constable Carole Jennings of the York
Regional Police Force, on behalf of the Mayor and Council of the
Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
Kiwanis Club of Aurora/Newmarket, re: Christmas lights and decorations in
Aurora
#24. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the correspondence of the Kiwanis Club be received, and a
letter of thanks be forwarded to the organization for their efforts.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#25. Moved by Councillor Jones
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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-----------C. Gowan, Clerk