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TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEET! NG
NO. 23-89
Boardroom
York Region Board of Education Administrative Offices
Wednesday, May 10, 1989
8:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair;
Councillors Jones, Mcintyre,
McKenzie, Ochalski, Stewart,
Timpson, and Weller.
Councillor Pedersen absent due to
illness.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Chief Administrative Officer,
Deputy Clerk, Administrative
Assistant, Director of Leisure
Services, Director of Personnel,
Director of Planning, Director of
Public Works, Chief Building
Official, Fire Chief, and Treasurer.
Clerk absent due to illness.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councillor McKenzie declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Accounts
paid to Herb McKenzie Auto Parts Inc. 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
#275. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#276.
#277.
Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the consideration of the update on the activities for
Environment Week be deferred.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Bill Number 3102-89, respecting the parking provisions on
McDonald Drive be added to the agenda to be considered for three
readings.
CARRIED
The Resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED.
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PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
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#278. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $1,963,757.86
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 #5647 to #5707
Cheque #5708 to #5827
Cheque #5828 to #5907
Cheque #5908 to #5950
Manual Cheques
Cheque 100 -118
TOTAL
$ 885,421.06
$ 684,287.20
$ 81,621.56
LIBRARY
$ 312,428.04
$1,963,757.86
CARRIED
Councillor McKenzie, having previously declared a possible Conflict of
Interest in Accounts paid to Herb McKenzie Auto Parts Inc., did not take
part in the vote called for payment of this account.
CONSENT ITEMS
Correspondence and Petitions
The Township of South Crosby request for endorsement of resolution
regarding petition to Provi ncfa 1 Government regarding Oncondi t1 ana 1 Grants
Program
THAT the correspondence be received, and the Township of South
Crosby be advised of Council's resolution of January 11, 1989,
pertaining to this matter.
Town of Richmond Hill request to Proclaim Wednesday, May 24, ·1989, as
"Community Hea 1 th Day" in the Town of Aurora
THAT Wednesday, May 24, 1989, be proclaimed "Community Health Day"
in the Town of Aurora.
Staff Reports
LS89-022-124 -Lease Renewal -Aurora Early Learning Centre Co-Op Inc.
THAT Council approve the renewa 1 of the 1 ease of the Jack Woods
Farm (95 Allaura Blvd.) for a one-year term commencing August 1,
1989 with expiration July 31, 1990 in the amount of $7,875.00 per
annum with the Aurora Early Learning Centre Co-Op Inc.
PW89-021-125 -Tender Results -Tender PW-1989-04 Reconstruction of
Englehard Drive Storm Outfall
THAT the tender received from C.W. Graham Construction Inc. in the
amount of $57,055.89 be accepted and that all costs so incurred as
a result of this contract be charged to the Industrial Park Account.
PW89-023-126 -Industrial Park Storm Sewer
THAT staff proceed with the balance of the storm sewer/water
services contract called last year, the storm sewer being in the
tendered amount of $135,390.00, said cost being charged to the
account 409-932.
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#279.
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Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the resolutions respecting the foregoing matters be adopted,
and Staff be authorized to take a 11 necessary action required to
give effect to same.
CARRIED
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Mr. John Borst, resident, request for placement of light post and "No Night
Time Parking" signs in Summit Park park1ng lot
#280. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the request of Mr. Borst be referred to Staff for a report.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
a) The Regional Municipalit~ of York re: Clause Number 10 Report Number 6
of the Engineering Comm1ttee regarding Short Term Road Reconstruction
Programme
b) The Regional Municipality of York re: receipt of Council's resolution
respecting water meters for the Town of Aurora
c) Decision Minor Variance re:
d) Aurora Committee
Mr. Joe 61·•-· 4~
Minor Variance re:
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee of the Whole Minutes Number 22-89, Wednesday May 3, 1989
#281. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Committee of the Whole Minutes Number 22-89, dated
Wednesday, May 3, 1989, be received, and the recommendations
carried by the Commi tt.ee be adopted.
CARRIED
LACAC -Aurora Heritage Committee; Meeting Number 1
#282. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
a) THAT Payment of Designation Grant -72 Yonge Street North, be
paid.
b) THAT the Railway Ad Hoc Committee members be appointed as
follows:
Councillor H. McKenzie
Councillor G. Mcintyre
Dr. L. Oliver
Ms. V. Meyers
CARRIED
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STAFF REPORTS
BLDG89-008-127 -School Bus Parking on School Property
#283. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT the Planning Advisory Committee review the topic of buses
parking on school property and if necessary a meeting be held with
all interested parties; Boards of Education, the Transit Companies,
and the Town to discuss the matter of school buses parking on
school property, on private property, and on public highways within
the Town.
CARRIED
PL89-035-132 -By-laws 1989-93 and 1989-92; Town of Newmarket
#284. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT Council determine if it wishes to object to By-law 1989-93 of
the Town of Newmarket.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution it was:
#285. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the words "determine if it wishes to" in the first 1 ine of the
resolution be deleted so that same will read:
"That Council object to By-law Number 1989-93 of the Town of
Newmarket."
CARRIED
The Resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED.
LS89-024-128 -Tender Number LS1989-8 -Aurora Family Leisure Complex
Fitness Centre Elevated Track
#286. Moved by Councillor Ocha 1 ski Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Council award Ellren and Sons Construction Inc. (Thornhill) a
contract in the amount of $89,500 for the Fitness Centre/Eleva ted
Track Project at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex.
CARRIED
PW89-022-129 -Parking Restrictions Reuben Street and McDonald Drive
#287. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
(a) THAT the "No Parking" arrangement on Reuben Street remain
unchanged.
(b) THAT "No Parking" restrictions along the west side of McDonald
Drive be extended to include all areas not presently
designated as such from Wellington Street West to Kennedy
Street West and that the east side from Kennedy Street West to
a point 320m north be similarly designated as a "No Parking"
area.
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AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution it was:
#288. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT Part (b) of the resolution be amended to delete reference to
the proposed parking restriction on the east side of McDonald Drive
from Kennedy Street to a point 320m north.
CARRIED
The Resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED.
#289. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the need to provide "No Parking" on the east side of McDonald
Drive in the vicinity of Kennedy Street West, be reviewed in six
months.
CARRIED
TR89-011-130 -Five Year Capital Expenditure Forecast
#290. Moved,by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the attached Five-Year Capital Expenditure Forecast
( 1989-1993) be approved by Co unci 1 and forwarded to the Region of
York for inclusion in the Region's forecast.
CARRIED
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Ministry of Natural Resources re: Conservation Land Tax Reduction Program
#291. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the correspondence from the Ministry of Natura 1 Resources be
received.
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS
July 1st Festivities
#292. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the 1989 July 1st Celebrations be held at the Aurora Community
Centre, Fleury Park, and Machell Park on Friday June 30th, and
Saturday July 1st.
CARRIED
Release of Option Agreements; Donway Holdings
#293. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a Final Release of
Options for the lands comprised of Part of Lot 77, Concession 1,
designated as Lot 39, Plan Number 10328, as Instrument Number
292356.
CARRIED
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Town of Aurora ats. I.E.M. Management Limited
#294. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the Town So 1 i citor be authorized to pursue the appea 1 of the
declaration of Mr. Justice Ewaschuk, that the Agreement of Purchase
and Sale for the Waterworks Property is binding, to the Ontario
Court of Appeal.
On a recorded vote, the resolution CARRIED.
YEAS 7 NAYS 1
VOTING YEA: Councillors Jones, Mcintyre, McKenzie, Ochalski, Stewart,
Timpson, and Mayor West.
VOTING NAY: Councillor Weller.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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#295. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
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THAT the correspondence from the Association of Municipalities be
received.
CARRIED
Mayor West, Councillors Jones, Stewart, and Ochalski, indicated they would
participate at the conference as Aurora's voting delegates.
ADM89-015-121 -Browning Property Improvements (pending from May 3rd)
#296. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT Concept Plan "D" presented by the consultants for the
development of the Browning Property, be adopted.
On a recorded vote, the resolution was DEFEATED.
YEAS 4 NAYS 4
VOTING YEA: Councillors Jones, McKenzie, Ochalski, and Timpson.
VOTING NAY: Councillors Mcintyre, Stewart, Weller, and Mayor West.
#297. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT further consideration of this matter be deferred unti 1 the
next meeting of Council.
CARRIED
BLDG89-009-131 -Retail Sales From a Dwelling
#298. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the report from the By-Law Enforcement Officer be received.
CARRIED
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BY-LAWS
#299.
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Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following By-laws for First Reading:
3092-89 Being a By-law to dedicate certain reserves now held as
public highways in the Town of Aurora;
3093-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2272-79, a By-law to
appoint Fire Inspectors;
3102-89 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;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
#300. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following By-laws for Second Reading:
3092-89 Being a By-law to dedicate certain reserves now held as
public highways in the Town of Aurora;
3093-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2272-79, a By-law to
appoint Fire Inspectors;
3102-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2613-89, a By-law to
govern and control the parking of vehicles within the
Town of Aurora;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
#301. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following By-laws for Third Reading:
3080-89 ·Being a By-law to dedicate certain reserves now held as
public highways in the Town of Aurora;
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 Third Time.
CARRIED
#302. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following By-law for Third Reading:
3102-89 A By-law to amend By-law 2613-83, a By-law to govern and
control the parking of vehicles with the Town of Aurora;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
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QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Weller -
NOTICE OF MOTION
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Inquired as to what time frame was established for
the completion of clean up work in the detention
pond located in the Tamarac Subdivision
The Director of Leisure Services advised the works
were scheduled for mid June
Whether debris surrounding the Jack Woods house
could be attended to
If the Industrial Parkway North would be completed
to St. John's Sideroad this year
The Chief Administrative Officer advised a report
on this subject would be forthcoming from the
Director of Public Works.
Counci 11 or Ocha 1 ski give Notice of a Motion respecting the drafting of a
Tree Cutting By-law.
ADJOURNMENT
#303. Moved by Councillor Timpson
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:41 p.m.
CARRIED