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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. Aurora Council Minutes No. 02-89 Wednesday, January 11, 1989 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 - 2 - $ $ $ $ $ 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. Aurora Council Minutes No. 02-89 Wednesday, January 11, 1989 #7. - 3 - 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 Aurora Council Minutes No. 02-89 Wednesday, January 11, 1989 -4 - 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 Aurora Council Minutes No. 02-89 Wednesday, January 11, 1989 - 5 - 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 Aurora Council Minutes No. 02-89 Wednesday, January 11, 1989 BY-LAWS #19. #20. - 6 - 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. Aurora Council Minutes No. 02-89 Wednesday, January 11, 1989 - 7 - 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. \~~\~ ~.:~\)w \\ ~ J. West, Ma§\Jr ad'L -----------C. Gowan, Clerk