MINUTES - Council - 19890426\. ___ _
MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 20-89
Boardroom
York Region Board of Education Administrative Offices
Wednesday, April 26, 1989
8:01 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair, Councillors
Jones, Mcintyre, McKenzie, Pedersen,
Stewart, Timpson, and Weller.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councillor Ochalski absent
attending a municipal conference.
Chief Administrative Officer,
Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Director of
Leisure Services, Director of
Personnel, Director of Planning,
Chief Building Official, Fire Chief,
and Treasurer.
Director of Public Works absent on
vacation.
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.
Counci 11 or Pedersen declared a poss i b 1 e Conflict of Interest in Accounts
paid to Canada Law Book, 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 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.
Mayor West declared a possi b 1 e Conflict of Interest in Accounts paid to
Decor Glass 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
#231.
#232.
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the letter from Aurora High School, and Bill Number 3091-89 be
added to the agenda.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as amended.
CARRIED
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PRESENTATION
Mr. Ian Bowell, Collins Barrow Chartered Accountants, re: Audited Financial
Statements for 1988
Mr. Ian Bowell presented briefly the highlights of the 1988 Financial
Statements and Auditor's Report for the year ended December 31st, 1988. It
was reported that the Municipality was in good overall financial condition,
there were improvements made to the operating systems and procedures during
the fiscal year, and examinations of the financial future of the
municipality appeared not to present any areas of potential concern.
#233. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the auditor's comments be referred to the Reso 1 uti on portion
of the Agenda.
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes No. 16-89, Wednesda~, March 22, 1989; Special Council
Minutes No. 17-89, Wednesday, March 2, 1989; Council Minutes No. 18-89,
Wednesday, April 12, 1989
#234. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the Counci 1 Minutes Number 16-89, dated Wednesday, March 22,
1989, Special Council Minutes Number 17-89, dated Wednesday, March
22, 1989, and Council Minutes Number 18-89, dated Wednesday, April
12, 1989, be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#235. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $1,408,427.62
details of which are on file with the Treasury Office, are approved
by Counci 1 for payment and the sea 1 of the Corporation be attached
hereto.
Cheque #5258 to #5310
Cheque #5311 to #5390
Cheque #5391 to #5427
Cheque #5428 to #5509
Cheque #5510 to #5580
Cheque #5581 to #5646
Manual Cheques
Cheque 89 -99
TOTAL
$ 107,697.68
$ 383,446.22
LIBRARY
$ 100,255.50
$ 140,700.98
$ 208,758.37
$ 467,568.87
$1,408,427.62
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 for payment of this account.
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 for payment of this account.
Councillor Pedersen having previously declared a possible Conflict of
Interest in Accounts paid to Canada Law Book, did not take part in the vote
called for payment of this account.
Mayor West having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest in
Accounts paid to Decor Glass, gave the Chair to Deputy Mayor Timpson, and
did not take part in the vote called for payment of this account.
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CONSENT ITEMS
Correspondence and Petitions
The Regional Municipality of York re: Technical Report No. 845 OP; plan for
the Vonge Street-St. John4 s S1deroad area
THAT this item be received and referred to the Director of Planning
for a report.
Mr. L.J. de Haas, Aurora, re: business located on Yonge Street South of
Hunters Glen Road
THAT this item be received and referred to the Chief Building
Official for report.
' Mr. and Mrs. Videan, Aurora, re: request for No Parking on south side of
Reuben Street
THAT this item be received and referred to Director of Public Works
for report.
York Re!Jional Police Force re: request by Devins Drive Public School for
permiss1on to park on Dunning Avenue on June 13, 1989
THAT permission be granted for parking on Dunning Avenue on June
13, 1989, and that the "No Parking" signs be hooded.
Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada re: invitation to Counci 1 members to
participate in Annual Benefit and Golf Tournament on June 6, 1989
THAT this matter be received and Council members wishing to attend
be authorized to do so.
Mr. H. Kataja, Resident, request for permission to hold annual barbeque on
Avondale Crescent on Saturday, June 24, 1989, and closing of street for same
THAT permission granted to hold the annual barbeque on Avondale
Crescent on June 24, 1989, and that the residents be advised to
contact the concerned public authorities of the road closure.
Fitness Canada, request to proclaim May 26 to June 4, 1989 as Canada's
Fitweek
THAT the week of May 26 to June 4, 1989, be proclaimed as Canada's
Fitweek in the Town of Aurora.
The Queen's York Rangers Cadet Corps, re: request for permission to hold a
"Tag Day" on Friday, May 12, and Saturday, May 13, 1989, in the town of
Aurora
THAT permission be granted to The Queen's York Rangers Cadet Corps,
to hold a Tag Day on May 12 and May 13, 1989, in the Town of Aurora.
Staff Reports
CL89-015-106 -Encroachment -69 Industrial Parkway onto Mary Street
THAT an Agreement between the Town of Aurora and the Owners of the
property, as per attached sample, be entered into, allowing
encroachment onto Mary Street to continue until such time as it may
be required for road construction purposes.
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BLDG89-005-107 -Vacant Lots, Batson Drive and Old Yonge Street
THAT the Town enforce the Property Maintenance By-law and the Weed
Control Act on the vacant lands, in order to guarantee they are
maintained neat and tidy.
LS89-019-108 -Tender -Crew Cab - 1 Ton Unit
THAT a tender bid by Twin Hills Mercury Sales Limited, 10801 Yonge
Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4C 3EC, be accepted in the net
tender price of $25,861.68, for purchase of a 1989 Ford F-350 crew
cab truck.
LS89-021-109 -Tender LS-1989-7 South Storage Addition Aurora Community
Centre
#236.
THAT Council award Model Builders (Aurora) Limited a contract in
the amount of $221,993.00 for the construction of the South Storage
Addition at the Aurora Community Centre including the repainting of
the exterior of the facility.
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 Pulcher Holdings Limited.
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a site plan
agreement between Antonio Issaris, Theodora Issaris and the Town of
Aurora.
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the resolutions respecting the foregoing matters be adopted,
and Staff be authorized to take all necessary action required to
give effect to same.
CARRIED
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
The Paracon Group, reguest for approval of STEMMLE as a street name in the
Darkwood Investments plan of Subdivision; 19T-86087
#237. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Counci 1 approve the use of the name STEMMLE for a street
within the Darkwood Investments Draft Plan of Subdivision in
recognition of the international contributions made by Brian
Stemmle in the world of Sport.
CARRIED
York Regional Police Force re: speed limits in the Town of Aurora
#238. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the correspondence of the Police Chief be referred to the
recommendations contained in the Committee of the Whole report
concerning the proposed implementation of a 40 kilometer/hour speed
limit on all residential streets within the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT permission be granted to the Queen's York Rangers Cadet Corps
for use of the Aurora Community Centre for the Annual Inspection
and Training demonstrations on June 4, 1989, and the charges
related to same be taken from the 1989 Grant Account. Number 101-436.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
a) Fire
Main
b) Mayor Twinney, Newmarket, re: appreciation to Mayor West for flowers
and good wishes received at the official opening of the Town of
Newmarket new facilities
c) Mrs. Jo-anne Spitzer, appreciation for nomination of 1989 Volunteer
Service Award
d) F. Reid, Treasurer, memo to Mayor and Members of Council re: Financial
Reports to March 31, 1989
e) Mr.· Mike Breaugh, MPP Oshawa, Critic, Municipal Affairs New Democratic
Party re: the 11 Flatlining 11 of financial support to municipalities
f) Bell Canada re: Extended Area Service
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee of the Whole Minutes Number 19-89, Wednesday, April 19, 1989
#240. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT the Committee of the Whole Minutes Number 19-89, dated
Wednesday, April 19, 1989, be received, and the recommendations
carried by the Committee be adopted, with the exception of numbers
9, 10, 11, and 12.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT 19-89
ADM89-013-104 -Fees and Services Charges (recommendations 9, 10, and 11)
#241. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
1. THAT Council approve revised fees and service charges for
licences and services noted on the attached schedules; and
2. THAT Council instruct staff to prepare and present the
necessary implementing By-laws for Council consideration.
AMENDMENT -Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#242. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the $1.50 fee charged for Child Supervisory Service provided
at the Aurora Family Lei sure Complex be capped, such that the
maximum chargeable will be for two children.
CARRIED
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Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the revised fees to be 1 evi ed in the dog 1 icenci ng By-1 aw be
amended as follows:
First Neutered or Spayed dog
Second Neutered or Spayed dog
First Unaltered dog
Second Unaltered dog
$ 8.00
$12.00
$30.00
$50.00
CARRIED
AMENDMENT -Upon the question of the adoption of the recommendations as
submitted by the Committee as Amended it was:
#244.
#245.
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the proposed fees respecting the groups and organizations
utilizing space in Church Street School not be adopted as
recommended and;
THAT same be referred to the Director of Lei sure Services for a
comprehensive report.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the amended schedule of fees for the dog 1 icencing By-1 aw as
recommended by the Committee be further amended as follows:
First Unaltered Dog
Second Unaltered Dog
$16.00
$20.00
CARRIED
The resolution CARRIED AS FINALLY AMENDED.
B -law to rescribe maximum rates of s eed of 40 kilometers/hour on all
streets with1n the Town of Aurora; Recommendation Number 12 ; and
Letter from the York Regional Police Department re: speed limits in the
Town of Aurora
#246. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT staff be directed to prepare a By-law for consideration by
Council which would prescribe a maximum rate of speed of 40
kilometres/hour on all residential streets within the Town of
Aurora.
DEFERRAL -Upon the question of the adoption of the recommendation as
submitted by the Committee, it was:
#247. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the direction to staff to prepare a By-law to prescribe a
maximum rate of speed of 40 kilometers/hour be tabled until such
time as further information from the general public and the Police
Department is obtained.
CARRIED
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STAFF REPORTS
ADM89-014-112 -Financing Growth Related Capital Needs Green Paper on Lot
Lev1es and Front-end Financing
#248. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
a) THAT Council endorse the response to the Ministry of Treasury
and Economics paper entitled "Financing Growth Related Capital
Needs" contained in the attached draft 1 etter to the
Provincial Treasurer; and
b) THAT the Treasurer of Ontario be advised that for the reasons
set out within this Report, the Council of the Town of Aurora
does not support the implementation of legislation permitting
. Boards of Education to collect or receive lot levies.
CARRIED
BLDG89-006-113 -Barrel Pizza Parlour and Spaghetti House Restaurant;
Request for Patio Licence
#249. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT the Town object to the granting of the outside Patio Licence
to Barrel Pizza Parlour and Spaghetti House, as a parking shortage
now exists and would increase by approximately 16 more spaces.
CARRIED
LS89-020-114 -Factory Theatre Lease Renewal
#250. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council renew the Factory Theatre 1 ease for a period of two
years effective January 1, 1989, with the following conditions:
a) That all basic elements of the previous lease remain intact.
b) That Theatre Aurora Group participate in a long-term review of
future facility costs and constraints, and desired performing
arts services as part of the process of the Culture and
Recreation Master Plan.
CARRIED
PL89-031-115 -Proposed Site Plan Agreement between the Town of Aurora and
Gayle Climpson-Kennedy; 73 Wellington Street East
#251. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Site Plan
Agreement between Gayle Climpson-Kennedy and the Town of Aurora.
THAT Council not require a further public meeting in relation to
the minor change to Bill 3086-89.
CARRIED
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PW89-019-116 -Swimming Pool Applications (Processing, Fees, Securities)
#252. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
a) THAT By-law 2620-83 be amended to reflect securities of
$1,000.00 per lot as opposed to the $25.00 per meter frontage
charge currently in effect.
b) THAT a more thorough engineering involvement take place in the
process and that an engineering processing fee of $150.00 be
charged.
c) THAT recommendations a) and b) above be included in the By-law
for fees and service charges.
CARRIED
PW89-020-117 -Requested Establishment of an Ad-Hoc Committee to receive
Proposals on the construction of a Salt/Sand Storage Facility
#253. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT an Ad-Hoc Committee comprising of Council Members and staff be
established to receive, review, and recommend a design/construct
proposal for the construction of a salt/sand storage facility
having a capacity of 7,000 tonnes.
CARRIED
Councillors Weller, Mcintyre, and Mayor West indicated they would
participate in the Committee.
CONSIDERATION OF OTHER BUSINESS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN AT A
PREVIOUS MEETING
Councillors McKenzie and Ochalski Notice of Motion re:
Deve o ment fficer/Herita e Co-r 1nator endin from A
#254. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Stewart
#255.
THAT the position of Heritage Co-Ordinator be advertised in the
1 ate'r part of 1989, if funding permits.
CARRIED
urooses
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT a By-1 aw be prepared to require the screening of all garbage
receptacles over 80 litres (18 gallons) in capacity or 23 kilograms
(50 pounds) in weight that are placed on all classes of property
for the purpose of receiving any kind of garbage, other than
garbage from a construction site for which a valid building permit
exists.
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS
Ad Hoc Committees
#256. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
a) THAT the following citizen members be appointed to the Traffic
Flow Northeast Quadrant Ad Hoc Committee:
David Amborski
Lois Creelman
Doug Eveleigh
D.C. Hanson
Robert Lofvrantz
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b) THAT the following citizen member be appointed to the Leisure
Service Master Plan Ad Hoc Committee:
Elizabeth Trottier
CARRIED
Collins Barrow, presentation of Financial Statements
#257. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT Council approves the 1988 audited financial statements of the·
town, and allows the accounts of the Treasurer in accordance with
Section 92 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 302.
CARRIED
Barnumtown Construction Inc., Authorization to execute Subdivision
Agreement; l9T-86058; (pending from February 8, 1989)
#258.
Milestone
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT, upon provision of all financial securities, the Mayor and
Clerk be authorized to execute a subdivision agreement, dated April
26, 1989, between Barnumtown Construction Inc., and the Corporation
of the Town of Aurora, with respect to draft plan of subdivision
19T-86058.
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.
CARRIED
execute Subdivision
Aqreement;
#259.
BY-LAWS
#260.
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT, upon provision of all financial securities, the Mayor and
Clerk be authorized to execute a subdivision agreement, dated April
26, 1989, between Milestone Building Co. Limited, and the
Corporation of the Town of Aurora, with respect to draft plan of
subdivision 19T-86058.
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.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for First Reading:
3089-89 Being a By-law to prohibit acts of public nuisance; and
to regulate and prohibit the ringing of bells, blowing of
horns, shouting and unusual noises or noises likely to
disturb the inhabitants of the Town of Aurora;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for Second Reading:
3089-89 A By-law to prohibit acts of public nuisance; and to
regulate and prohibit the ringing of bells, blowing of
horns, shouting and unusual noises or noises likely to
disturb the inhabitants of the Town of Aurora;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
#262. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Stewart
#263.
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
3083-89 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;
3084-89 Being a By-law to temporarily close Yonge Street (Highway
Number 11), within the Town of Aurora on July 1, 1989,
for a parade;
3086-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 2213-78; (FTG
Manage~ent)
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT leave be given to the Mover and Seconder to introduce By-law
3091-89 for first reading; and
THAT the provisions of the By-law be amended at the time of second
and third reading to implement the parking related fine structure
as set out on Schedule "B" to the draft bill.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
Aurora High School request for permission to gark on McDonald Drive in
front of the school on May 2, 1989 between 9: 0 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
#264. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT permission be granted for parking on McDonald Drive on May 2,
1989, and that the "No Parking" signs be hooded.
CARRIED
York Region Board of Education proposed 1989 Budget and resultant Tax Levy
increase
#265. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT the Chairman of the York Region Board of Education, Mr. R.
Wall ace the Trustee representing the constituants of the Town of
Aurora, and the Director of Education be requested to attend a
future meeting of Council to explain the initiatives, budget
directions, and implications of the York Region Board of Education.
CARRIED
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Councillor Timpson declared a potential Conflict of Interest in the
foregoing due to employment with the York Region Board of Education
and did not take part in the vote called regarding this matter.
ADJOURNMENT
#266. Moved by Councillor Weller
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
CARRIED