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MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 08-89
Boardroom, Town of Aurora Administrative Offices
Wednesday, February 8, 1989
8:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair; Councillors
Jones, Mcintyre, McKenzie, Ochalski,
Pedersen, Timpson, and Weller
Councillor Stewart absent.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Chief Administrative Officer, Clerk,
Deputy Clerk, Director of Personnel,
Director of Planning~ Director of
Public Works, Chief Building
Official, Fire Chief, Treasurer, and
Director of Leisure Services
Mayor West, on behalf of members of Council welcomed Reverend Frederick A.
Noden and his wife Christine to the meeting. Reverend Noden, from Wilmslow,
England, is participating in a six month exchange program with Reverand John
Housten of Aurora United Church.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no disclosures of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, 1983.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#67. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
#68.
THAT the rules of procedure be waived and Council hold an In Camera
meeting to discuss a property matter at the conclusion of the
agenda.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
DELEGATION
Mr. David H. Peirce, Peirce, McNeely Associates, representing rate payers
in regard to planning matters in the Town of Aurora
Mr. Peirce, representing a group of residents opposed to the rezoning
application submitted to permit a group home at 32 Mark Street, ad vi sed
Council of his concerns regarding the availability of adequate information
prior to the Public Meeting. It was his submission that since the present
text of Zoning By-law 2213-78 does not contain a definition of a group home,
and since the Town has not prepared a draft By-law for consideration
containing a definition, the public was not in a position to ascertain. what
a group home is.
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Aurora High School re: reguest for Town to place advertisement in yearbook
#69. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT a full page advertisement in the Aurora High School Yearbook
be approved at a cost of $150.00, the funds to come from Account
Number 101-301.
CARRIED
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The Auxiliary to York County Hospital re: request to hold tag day on May 12
and 13, 1989, in the Town of Aurora
#70. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT permission be granted to the Auxiliary to York County Hospital
to hold a Tag Day in the Town of Aurora on Friday, May 12th, and
Saturday, May 17, 1989.
CARRIED
Federation of Canadian Municipalities re: re9uest for proclamation of March
21 as a day for Elimination of Racial discrim1nation; and
Federation's National Symposium on race relations in Montreal on March 17 -
19, 1989
#71. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Jones
WHEREAS the Town of Aurora is committed to the belief that equal
opportunity and treatment should exist for all people;
WHEREAS every resident of the Town of Aurora has the right to
realize his or her potential, regardless of race, colour, national
or ethnic origin, and live at all times in conditions of dignity,
respect, and peace;
WHEREAS the General Assembly of the United Nations has designated
March 21 as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial
Discrimination;
AND WHEREAS the elimination of racism and racial discrimination can
be accomplished through understanding and respect for the dignity
of all people, and is the social and moral responsibility of each
person;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora
does hereby proclaim March 21 as the "International Day for the
Elimination of Racial Discrimination" in the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Government Week April 10 -15, 1989
#72. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT April lOth -11th be proclaimed "Local Government Week" in the
Town of Aurora, and that the organization of Special Programs be
encouraged throughout the school system to make students aware of
the services provided by municipal governments.
CARRIED
#73. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Councillor McKenzie be appointed as interim Chairman to a
Committee comprised of representation of 1 oca 1 service clubs to
examine whether a Winter Carnival could be organized for 1990.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
a) Aurora Committee of Adjustment; Notice of Decision,
Estate Services; (Granted)
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b) Town of Newmarket re: Reso 1 uti on R12-89 in regard to the posting of a
deposit by candidates for municipal council; reguest for support thereof
c) Ministry of Housing re: Low-Rise Rehabilitation Program
d) Transportation for Ontario re: Provincial funding for roads
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 06-89, Wednesday, February 1, 1989
#74. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 06-89,
dated Wednesday, February 1, 1989, excluding recommendation number
8, be received, and the recommendations carried by the Committee be
adopted.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT NO. 06~89
ADM89-004-034 -Pro osed Renovations to the Former Parks Buildin for use
as a Senior C1tizens Centre Recommen ation 8
#75. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT staff be instructed to proceed to tender for renovations to
the former Parks . Bui 1 ding and to report to Counci 1 with tender
results.
On a recorded vote, the resolution CARRIED as recommended by the Committee.
YEAS 7 NAYS 1
VOTING YEA: Councillors Jones, Mcintyre, McKenzie, Ochalski, Pedersen,
Timpson, and Mayor West.
VOTING NAY: Councillor Weller.
STAFF REPORTS
LEISURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
LS89-008-040 -Tannery Creek Subdivision -Landscaping Securities
#76. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
a) THAT 1 andscapi ng securities for Phase I Tannery Creek
(65M-2389) in the following amounts be released in their
entirety:
Remaining securities $21,679
Construction Lien Act $ 3,252
b) THAT Phase II Tannery Creek (65M-2462) securities be released
at a 50% level:
Remaining securities
Recommended release
Construction Lien Act
Recommended Release
$151,383.40
$ 71,383.40
$ 22,707.51
$ 11,707.51
CARRIED
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
PW89-007-041 -Handicapped Parking stall pavement markings
#77. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Town encourage the standardization of handicapped pavement
marking colouration, said colouration being yellow, and that the
Public Works Department provide a service to the
industrial/commercial sectors applying this specialized pavement
symbol at a cost of $20.00 per application on an "as available"
basis; and
THAT the 1 i terature concerning handicapped sta 11 size and pavement
marking requirements be included in the Town's site plan package
and that the maintenance of these markings be a by-law enforcement
matter upon the successful fi na 1 inspection by the Pub 1 i c Works
Department and the return of financial securities to the developer.
CARRIED
TREASURER'S DEPARTMENT
TR89-001-042 -Temporary Administrative Offices -Bus Shelter
#78. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT, in consideration for the advertising rights, Council permit
Street Level Media Inc., to erect a bus shelter on the West side of
Industrial Parkway North, opposite the temporary administrative
offices at 81 Industrial Parkway North.
CARRIED
TR89-002-043 -Petition to the Ministry of Transportation for the balance
of the 1988 Subsidy on road expenditures
#79. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the annual petition
during the year 1988 in
$1,831,795.12, be signed
Transportation.
RESOLUTIONS
for subsidy on the
the Town of Aurora
and submitted to
CARRIED
expenditures made
in the amount of
the Ministry of
W. Walker, Director of Public Works memo to Clerk re: release of financial
securities; Southold Investments, and Cam-Kent Development
#80. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT upon the recommendation of W. Walker, Director of Public
Works, the financial securities held in the amount of $6,000.00 for
Southold Investments Limited, Registered Plan 65M-2247, and
$1,000.00 being held for Cam-Kent Developments, Registered Plan
65M-2229, be released in their entirety
CARRIED
Authorization to execute Subdivision Agreement; Draft Plan of Subdivision
19T-86058; Milestone Building Co. Limited
#81. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT, upon provision of all financial
securities, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a
subdivision agreement, dated February 8, 1989, between Milestone
Building Co. Limited, and the Corporation of the Town of Aurora,
. with respect to draft plan of subdivision 19T-86058.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, upon execution of the agreement, the
Engineering Department of the Regional Municipality of York be
advised that the Town of Aurora hereby grants the necessary
servicing allocation to the 51 dwelling units to be constructed in
said draft plan of subdivision 19T-86058.
DEFERRAL: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#82. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT consideration of this matter be deferred until such time as
Council adopts a revised form of standard subdivision agreement.
The motion was withdrawn by the mover and seconder with the leave of Council.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#83. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the words in the first two lines of the resolution be deleted
and the following substituted therefore: "BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED
THAT subject to the provision of all financial securities, approval
in principle be given for the Mayor and Clerk to execute a revised
standard form of".
CARRIED
The resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED.
Authorization to execute Subdivision Agreement; Draft Plan of Subdivision
19T-86058; Barnumtown Construction Inc.
#84. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT, upon provision of all financial
securities, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a
subdivision agreement, dated February 8, 1989, between Barnumtown
Construction Inc., and the Corporation of the Town of Aurora, with
respect to draft plan of subdivision 19T-86058.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, upon execution of the agreement, the
Engineering Department of the Regional Municipality of York be
advised that the Town of Aurora hereby grants the necessary
servicing allocation to the 97 dwelling units to be constructed in
said draft plan of subdivision 19T-86058.
AMENDMENT -Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#85. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the words in the first two lines of the resolution be deleted
and the following substituted therefore: "BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED
THAT subject to the provision of all financial securities, approval
in principle be given for the Mayor and Clerk to execute a revised
standard form of".
CARRIED
The resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED.
Release of Option Agreements; Progressive Packaging
#86. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
sign release documentation for the lands comprised of Part of Lot
43, Lot 45, Part of Lot 46, Registrar's compiled Plan 10328
pertaining to options registered in favour for the Town of Aurora
as follows:
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BY-LAWS
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Instrument Date Optionor
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237821 March 26/1979 Progressive Packaging
251065 January 22/80 Progressive Packaging
257471 August 6, 1980 304260 Ontario Ltd.
256991 July 29/80 Allaura Investments
316206 Feb. 15/82 Cardiff Investments
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
sign a partial release and confirmation pertaining to the lands
described as Lot 45 and Part of Lot 46 Registrar's compiled plan
10328 and related to Clause 1 of the Option Agreement dated August
7, 1986 between the Town and Progressive Packaging registered as
Instrument No. 405882.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for First Reading:
3064-89 Being a By-law to designate the George Morrison House
located on the property known municipally as 74
Wellington Street East in the Town of Aurora,
Regional Municipality of York, as being of architectural
and/or historic value or interest;
3062-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2613-83, a By-law to
govern and control the parking of vehicles within the
Town of Aurora;
3065-89 Being a By-law to authorize the entering into of a Lease
Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Priestly Holding
Corporation and Mooncrest Investments Limited, carrying
on business in partnership as the ALVI Group;
3066-89 Being a By-law to dedicate certain lands for the purposes
of a public highway;
3067-89 Being a By-law to dedicate certain lands for the purposes
of public highways;
3068-89 Adoption By-law for Official Plan Amendment Number 53
(Anglican Conference Centre);
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
#88. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Second Reading:
3062-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2613-83, a By-law to
govern and control the parking of vehicles within the
Town of Aurora;
3064-89 Being a By-law to designate the George Morrison House
located on the property known municipally as 74
Wellington Street East in the Town of Aurora, Regional
Municipality of York, as being of architectural and/or
historic value or interest;
3066-89 Being a By-law to dedicate certain lands for the purposes
of a public highway;
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3067-89 Being a By-law to dedicate certain lands for the purposes
of public highways;
3068-89 Adoption By-law for Official Plan Amendment Number 53
(Anglican Conference Centre);
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
#89. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
3046-89 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;
3058-89 Being a By-law to repeal certain provisions enacted
respecting purchasing policies and procedures;
3059-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2613-83 as amended, a
By-law to govern and control the parking of vehicles in
the Town of Aurora;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
Councillor Timpson presented Council with a Certificate of appreciation he
had the pleasure of receiving 'on behalf of the municipality at the kick-off
ceremony for the Heart and Stroke Foundation annual campaign.
Councillor Ochalski provided Council with a certificate of appreciation she
accepted on behalf of the Council, for their efforts towards the annual fund
raising campaign of the Salvation Army during the Christmas 1988 season.
ADJOURNMENT
#90. Moved by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
CARRIED
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