MINUTES - Council - 19890125TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 04-89
Boardroom, Town of Aurora Administrative Offices
Wednesday, January 25, 1989
8:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair; Counci 11 or
McKenzie,
Stewart,
Jones, Mcintyre,
Ochalski, Pedersen,
Timpson, and Weller.
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.
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
#26. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes No. 02-89, Wednesday, January 11, 1989
#27. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting No. 02-89, dated Wednesday,
January 11, 1989, be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#28. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the following Accounts in the tota 1 amount of $1,718,323 .39
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 #4290 to 4349
Cheque #4350 to 4440
Cheque #4441 to 4473
Cheque #4474 to 4543
Cheque #4544 to 4551
RESERVE FUNDS
Cheque #054 to #063
TOTAL
$ 950,109.15
$ 291,819.91
LIBRARY
$ 383,346.57
LIBRARY
$ 93,047.76
$1,718,323.39
CARRIED
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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
Township of Ernestown re: Resolution regarding Water and Sewer Project
Subsid1es, and request for endorsement of same
#29. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the resolution of the Township of Ernestown requesting a
federal grant or subsidy to offset interest rates over 10% on
debentures issued for water and sewer projects be endorsed.
CARRIED
Sandbury Homes re: request to place a temporary sales trailer
#30. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT permission be granted to Sandbury Homes to erect a sales
trailer at the northwest corner of Kennedy Street and McGee
Crescent for a six month period, subject to the owner complying
with normal Town requirements.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
a) Town of Paris re: Resolution regarding Cable T.V. Companies and
implementation of "Gross Rece1pts fax" ana request for endorsement of
same
b) Ministry of Tourism and Recreation re: Grant for improvements to the
Aurora Seniors Community Centre
c) Ministry of Culture and Communications re: Designation of 69 Wellington
Street East as a heritage property
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 03-89, Wednesday, January 18, 1989
#31. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 03-89,
dated Wednesday, January 18, 1989, be received, and the
recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted, with the
exception of recommendation number 21.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT NO. 03-89
Delegation of Mr. Farre 11 , re: Hilldale/Hillside Kenlea Court
ffieCOmmendation #2-D
#32. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller
WHEREAS, the 1 ands affected by the proposed servicing agreement
have a substantial variation in lot frontage making the application
of the Local Improvement Act to provide municipal services to the
said lands impractical;
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IT IS HEREBY RECOMMENDED THAT, notwithstanding the provisions of
the Local Improvement Act, the Town accept the option of having all
participating owners and the Town contribute the sum of $10,000.00
towards the cost of the proposed work.
REFERRAL -Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#33. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the question of the Town's participation in the cost sharing
arrangements for the provision of services to Hillda,le, Hillside
and Kenlea Court be referred to the next Committee of the Whole
Meeting for discussion.
DEFEATED
On a recorded vote, the resolution CARRIED as recommended by the Committee.
YEAS 6 NAYS 3
VOTING YEA: Councillors Mcintyre, McKenzie, Ochalski, Stewart, Timpson,
and We 11 er.
VOTING NAY: Councillors Jones, Pedersen, and Mayor West.
STAFF REPORTS
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
CL89-004-025 -Approval of 1989 Memberships
#34. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT Co unci 1 approve the attached 1989 memberships and authorize
the Treasurer to pay same on receipt of invoices.
CARRIED
LEISURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
LS89-004-026 -Application for Special Project Grant; Purchase of Goal
Nets -Aurora Community Centre
#35. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Facilities Manager make application to the Ministry of
Tourism and Recreation under the Community and Safety Initiatives
Program.
CARRIED
LS89-005-027 -Release of Securities
#36. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Jones
That the fall owing subdivisions (M Plans) have release of
securities in the following amounts:
(a) Phase I Lakeview -65M-2338
Remaining securities -$ 5,000.00
Recommended Release -$ 5,000.00
(b) Phase I Tannery Creek -65M-2389
Remaining Securities -$ 21,679.00
Recommended Release -$ 21,679.00
Construction Lien Act $ 3,252.00
Recommended Release -$ 3,252.00
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Phase II Tannery Creek -65M-2462
Remaining Securities -
Recommended Release -
Construction Lien Act-
Recommended Release -
$151,383.40
$100,000.00
$ 22,707.51
$ 15,000.00
AMENDMENT -Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution it was:
#37. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT recommendations (b) and (c) related to security reduction for
the Tannery Creek subdivision be referred to the next Committee of
the Whole Meeting, with further information concerning work to be
completed provided.
CARRIED
The resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED.
LS89-006-028 -Grant reguest -Aurora Skating Club 1989 Upper York
Inter-Club Competition
#38. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Weller
That the Aurora Skating Club receive a grant in the amount of
$1,200 for 1989 in order to host the 1989 Inter Club Competition
for York Region with the grant amount to be credited against 16
hours of ice time to host the competition.
CARRIED
LS89-007-029 -Cleaning Contract -Leisure Complex
#39. Moved by Councillor·Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the 1988 Royal
$7,300/month be frozen
years 1989 and 1990.
Building Cleaning Contract price of
at the 1 evel of $7 ,300/month during the
CARRIED
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
PL89-006-030 -Proposed Site Plan agreement between the Town of Aurora
and 761735 Ontario Limited
#40.
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#41.
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT subject to the provisions of all financial securities, Council
authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Site Plan Agreement between
the Town of Aurora and 761735 Ontario Limited.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT subject to the provisions of all financial securities, Council
authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Site Plan Agreement between
the Town of Aurora and Zaroukian Holdings Limited.
REFERRAL -Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
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#42. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT this matter be referred to the next Council Meeting.
CARRIED
PL89-008-032 -Amendment number 56 to the Offici a 1 Plan of the Town of
Newmarket; Ministry File No. 19-0P-0028-056
#43. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT Council advise the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and the Town
of Newmarket that it agrees with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs
proposed modification which states as follows:
"The plan of subdivision and implementing by-law provide for large
lots adjacent to the municipal boundary and that a suitable
landscaping scheme be approved at the rear of these lots".
CARRIED
CONSIDERATION OF OTHER BUSINESS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN AT A
PREVIOUS MEETING
#44.
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streets
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to prepare a By-1 aw
for consideration by Council which would prescribe a maximum rate
of speed of Forty kilometers an hour on all residential streets
within the Town of Aurora.
REFERRAL -Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution it was:
#45. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the proposed speed limit reduction be referred to staff and to
the York Regional Police Department for comments.
CARRIED
Councillor Jones gave Notice of Motion concerning the waiving of Licence
Fees for issuance of Dog Licences
#46. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT staff be directed to prepare an amendment to By-law 2245-78, a
By-law for licensing and requiring the registration of dogs in the
Town of Aurora, to the effect that those residents over the age of
60 years, applying for a licence and dog tag pursuant to Section 2
of the said By-1 aw shall have the prescribed 1 i cence fee for the
first dog waived.
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS
J. Lohuis, Director of Leisure Services memo to Carol Cha ell,
Secretary, re: re ease of financial securities
#47. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT upon the recommendation of J. Lohuis, Director of Leisure
Services, the financial securities held in the amount of $5,000.00
for Lakeview Phase I; Registered Plan 65M-2258, be released in
their entirety.
CARRIED
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Plan of Subdivision 19T-85106; Gaspero Developments Limited and the Town
of Aurora
#48. ' Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT, upon provision of all financial
securities, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a
subdivision agreement, dated January 25, 1989, between Gaspero
Developments Limited, and the Corporation of The Town of Aurora,
with respect to draft plan of subdivision 19T-85106.
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 46 dwelling units to be constructed in
said draft plan of subdivision 19T-85106.
CARRIED
Transfer of Right of Way; St. John's Sideroad
#49. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Transfer of
Right of Way over the lands described as part of Lot 85, Concession
1, Being part 2 of Plan 65R-1582 (St. John's Sideroad) in favour of
Cope 1 Realty Investment Corporation.
CARRIED
Appointments to Committees
#50.
BY-LAWS
#51.
Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Weller
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the following citizen members and
Council members be appointed to the following Ad Hoc Committees:
Council Remuneration Committee
Len Ostick
Nancy Roxley
T. William Montgomery
Chief Administrative Officer Jay Currier
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Mike Exall
Leisure Services Master Plan Committee
Councillor Herb McKenzie
Councillor Norm Stewart
Moved by Councillor Weller
CARRIED
Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for First Reading:
3042-88 Being a By-law to provide for an interim tax levy in the
year 1989 and in each succeeding year;
3058-89 Being a By-law to repeal certain provisions enacted
respecting purchasing policies and procedures;
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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;
3060-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2602-83, as amended, a
by-law to constitute and appoint a Committee of
Adjustment under the provisions of the Planning Act, 1983;
3061-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2631-83, a By-law to
establish a Local Architectural Conservation Advisory
Committee (Aurora Heritage Committee);
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller·
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Second Reading:
3042-88 Being a By-law to provide for an interim tax levy in the
year 1989 and in each succeeding year;
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;
3060-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2602-83, as amended, a
by-law to constitute and appoint a Committee of
Adjustment under the provisions of the Planning Act, 1983;
3061-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2631-83, a By-law to
establish a Local Architectural Conservation Advisory
Committee (Aurora Heritage Committee);
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
AMENDMENT -Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution it was:
#53. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the second reading of By-law 3060-88 not be considered this
evening.
CARRIED
The Resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED.
#54. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third 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;
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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;
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
3042-88 A By-law to provide for an interim tax levy in the year
1989 and in each succeeding year;
3061-89 A By-law to amend By-law 2631-83, a By-law to establish a
Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
(Aurora Heritage Committee);
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#56. Moved by Councillor Timpson
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:02 p.m.
CARRIED
J. West,