MINUTES - Council - 19890222MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 10-89
Boardroom, Town of Aurora Administrative Offices
Wednesday, February 22, 1989
8:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Deputy Mayor Timpson in the Chair
until 8:11 p.m., Mayor West (8:11
p.m.), Councillors Jones, Mcintyre,
Ochalski, Pedersen, and Weller.
Councillor Stewart absent.
Councillor McKenzie absent on Vacation.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Chief Administrative Officer, Deputy
Clerk, Senior Word Processing
Operator, Director of Personnel,
Director of Planning, Director of
Public Works (until 8:14 p.m.), Chief
Building Official, Fire Chief, and
Treasurer.
Director of Leisure Services absent
attending resident's meeting.
Clerk absent on Vacation.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Deputy Mayor 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 regards, or attempt in any
way to influence the voting on such question.
Councillor Mcintyre declared a possible Conflict of Interest in the
resolution concerning the execution of the Low-Rise Rehabilitation Program
Agreement due to participation 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
#91. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the content of the Consolidated Agenda, with addition and
deletion, be approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes No. 04-89, Wednesday, January 25, 1989
#92. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting No. 04-89, dated Wednesday,
January 25, 1989, be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
Special Council Public Planning Meeting No. 05-89, Thursday January 26,
1989
#93. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the minutes of the Special Council Meeting No. 05-89, dated
Thursday, January 26, 1989, be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
Aurora Council Minutes No. 10-89
Wednesday, February 22, 1989
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Special Council Meeting No. 07-89, Wednesday, February 1, 1989
#94. Moved by Counci 11 or Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the minutes of the Special Council Meeting No. 07-89, dated
Wednesday, February 1, 1989, be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
Council Meeting No. 08-89, Wednesday, February 8, 1989
#95. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting No. 08-89, dated Wednesday,
February 8, 1989, be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#96. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $1,137 ,569.40,
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 #4552 to #4635
Cheque #4636 to #4676
Cheque #4677 to #4864
Manual Cheques
Cheque #01 -#64
Reserve Funds
Cheque #064 -#077
TOTAL
$160,178.70
LIBRARY
$287,040.62
$439,161.40
$251,188.68
$1,137,569.40
CARRIED
Councillor Timpson having previously declared a possible Conflict of
Interest in Accounts paid to York Region Board of Education, gave the Chair
to Councillor Pedersen, and did not take part in the vote called for payment
of this account.
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Aurora Fire Department Annual Report 1988 to Mayor and Members of Council
#97. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Aurora Fire Department Annual Report be received, and that
the Fire Chief be complimented on the excellent format in which the
report was prepared.
CARRIED
Aurora Cemetery Compan~ 1 etter to Ad Hoc Cemetery Committee re: proposed
land for new cemetery s1te
#98. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the report from the Aurora Cemetery Company be received as
information, and that Council be advised that a meeting of the Ad
Hoc Committee has been arranged for Thursday, March 2, 1989.
CARRIED
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Ministry of Transportation re: skateboard and bicycle safety
#99. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the correspondence from the Ministry of Transportation be
received, and a copy be forwarded to the York Centre District
Women's Institute.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
Liquor Licence Board of Ontario letter to Whiskers, re: public meeting
March 16 for consideration of licence applications
J. Currier, Chief Administrative Officer memo to Mayor and Members of
Council re: newspaper clippings regarding Infrastructure renewal
Mayor West entered the Council Chambers and assumed the Chair.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 09-89, Wednesday, February 15, 1989
#100. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 09-89,
dated Wednesday, February 15, 1989, be received, and the
recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
ADMINISTRATION/CLERKS/PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
PER89-001-058 -Amendment to By-law re: OMERS
#101.
#102.
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the necessary by-law be amended to provide for the addition of
all permanent employees, both full-time and other-than-continuous
full-time, of the Aurora Pub 1 i c Library Board as participants in
the Ontario Muni ci pa 1 Employees Retirement System, retroactive to
January 1, 1988.
CARRIED
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
the Town of Aurora and
Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT subject to the provision 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.
CARRIED
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TREASURER'S DEPARTMENT
TR89-005-054 -Transit Advertising
#103. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the proposal from Display Depot Company to enter into a
five-year transit advertising agreement which will provide the Town
with revenue of $5 ,000.00 per year ( $2,500.00 per bus), be accepted.
CARRIED
TR89-006-055 -Continuity of Reserve Funds
#104. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the statement of Continuity of Reserve Funds for the year
ended December 31, 1988, be received for information.
CARRIED
TR89-007-056 -1988 Council Remuneration
#105. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT Council receive the report from the Treasurer as information.
CARRIED
TR89-008-057 -Janitorial Services -Temporary Administrative
Office
#106. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the quotation from Royal Building Cleaning Services in the
amount of $2,160.00 per month for a three-year period beginning
April 3, 1989, to provide the janitorial services at our temporary
administrative offices, be accepted.
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS
Consent and Waiver of Notice; 802381 Ontario Limited and 737830 Ontario
Inc.; (Boland)
#107. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign an agreement to
consent to the application for first registration under the Land
Titles Act, by 802381 Ontario Limited and 737830 Ontario
Incorporated for the 1 ands comprised of Part of Lot 76 and 77
Concession 1, W.Y.S.;
THAT all rights to any Notice of Application for first registration
in respect to the application by 802381 Ontario Limited and 737830
Ontario Incorporated under the provisions of The Land Titles Act,
be waived.
CARRIED
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Wednesday, February 22, 1989
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Consent and Waiver of Notice; Peter John Avery
#108. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign an agreement to
consent to the application for first registration under the Land
Titles Act, by Peter John Avery, for the lands comprised of Part of
Lots 76 and 77, Concession 1, W.Y.S.; and
THAT all rights to any Notice of Application for first registration
in respect to the application by Peter John Avery under the
provisions of The Land Titles Act, be waived.
CARRIED
Low-Rise Rehabilitation Program
#109. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign an agreement dated
February 22, 1989, between the Town of Aurora and the Ministry of
Housing, in regard to the allocation for construction of twenty
units under the Low-Rise Rehabilitation Program.
CARRIED
Councillor Mcintyre having previously declared a possible Conflict of
Interest in the Low-Rise Rehabilitation Program agreement, did not take part
in the vote called regarding'this matter.
Release of Option Agreements; Deyong
#110. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a full Release of
the Covenants for the 1 ands comprised of Part Lot 87, Plan 246
designated as Part 2, Plan 65R-4236, as Instrument Numbers 292616
and 292617; and
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a Partial Release of
Option pertaining to Clause I of an option agreement for the lands
comprised of Part of Lot 87, Plan 246, designated as Part 2, Plan
65R-4236, registered Instrument Number 383167.
CARRIED
Partial Release of Option Agreement; Armadale Properties
#111. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a Partial Release of
Option pertaining to Clause I of an Option Agreement for the lands
comprised of Part of Lot 103, Plan 246, designated as Parts 1 and 4
registered as Instrument Number 465363.
CARRIED
Request to Preservice Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T -87049 Bajohn
Developments
#112. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT, upon the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, and
subject to the provision of financial securities and an amended
insurance indemnification, permission be granted to preservice
draft plan of subdivision 19T-87049 (Bajohn-Chatterly).
CARRIED
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
By-law 2993-88 - A By-law to restrict turning movements on Yonge Street
Within the Town of Aurora
#113. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT an Ad Hoc Committee be formed comprised of residents, staff
members, and a representative of the Region a 1 Engineering
Department; to review traffic related concerns in the North East
quadrant; and
THAT draft parameters for the Committee's operation be prepared and
presented to the Committee of the Whole Meeting for discussion.
CARRIED
ADM89-007-060 -Water and Sewer Services -Hi 11 da 1 e, Hi 11 side and Kenl ea
Areas --
#114.
BY-LAWS
#115.
#116.
Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
It is recommended that Council approve the award of a contract for
the installation of water and sewer services to the Hillside,
Hilldale, and Kenlea areas (14 residences) to Pellar Construction
Limited in the amount of $208,496.80, with the Town portion of the
costs to come from the Waterworks Reserve Fund and the Services
Reserve Fund.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for First Reading:
3069-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2732-85, a By-law for
prescribing standards for the maintenance and occupancy
of property within the Town of Aurora;
3070-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law number 2213-78; (Meyer)
3071-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law number 2213-78; (Romano)
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Counci 11 or Mcintyre
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Second Reading:
3060-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2602-83, as amended, a
By-1 aw to constitute and appoint a Committee of
Adjustment under the provisions of the Planning Act, 1983;
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;
3069-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2732-85, a By-law for
prescribing standards for the maintenance and occupancy
of property within the Town of Aurora;
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#118.
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3070-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law number 2213-78; (Meyer)
3071-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law number 2213-78; (Romano)
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second 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 Third Reading:
3044-88 Being a By-law to stop up and to close for all purposes
and to sell to the abutting land owners, Block N as laid
out by Plan M-57;
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;
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;
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 public highways (Leslie Street);
3067-89 Being a By-law to dedicate certain lands for the
purposes of public highways (Leslie Street and Wellington
Street East);
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for Third Reading:
3069-89 Being a By-1 aw to amend By-1 aw 2732-85, a By-law for
prescribing standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property
within the Town of Aurora;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Wednesday, February 22, 1989
NEW BUSINESS
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Resolution re: Appointments to Property Standards Committee
#119. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the following citizen members be appointed to the Property
Standards Committee:
W. Partridge
Wm. Stephens
Joyce Ki 11 i ck
CARRIED
Rino Roncadin
Gera 1 d Payne
Mike Grabowski
ADJOURNMENT
#120. Moved by Councillor Jones
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
CARRIED
J. West, ~~· t:GOWail Cerk