MINUTES - Council - 19890628MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 32-89
Boardroom
York Region Board of Education Administrative Offices
Wednesday, June 28, 1989
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
8:00 p.m.
Mayor West in the Chair (until 8:54
p.m.); Councillors Jones, Mcintyre,
McKenzie, Ochalski, Pedersen,
Stewart, Timpson, and Weller.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Chief Administrative Officer,
Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Director of
Planning, Director of Leisure
Services, Director of Public Works,
Chief Building Official, Fire Chief,
and Treasurer.
Director of Personne 1 absent on
Vacation.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councillor Ochalski declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Resolution
Number 386, adopted by Council at their Meeting held June 22, 1989, which
authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Site Plan Agreement with St.
Andrew's College, due to ownership of property abutting the subject lands.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#388. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the content of the Consolidated Agenda with additions, be
approved as outlined herein.
AMENDMENT -Upon the question of the adoption of the Resolution, it was:
#389. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the Motion concerning the 1989 Ontario Budget, deferred at the
June 14, 1989 meeting of Council, be added in it's amended form to
the Agenda under Unfinished Business.
CARRIED
The Resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
#390. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the Minutes of Meetings Number 25-89, 26-89, 28-89, 29-89, and
31-89, be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
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SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS
Correspondence and Petitions
The Regional Municipal it.Y of York re: Invitation to briefing regarding
Waste Management Study to be presented by Maclaren Engineers on Thursday,
July 13, 1§89
Receive, Councillors and Public Works/Engineering Staff wishing to
attend endeavor to do so.
Bazil Developments Inc., letter of appreciation to staff for assistance in
preparation of subdivision registration
Receive, and forward comments to the Clerk's Department.
Aurora Fellowship Baptist Church, reguest for inquiry into possible tax
refund
That the Correspondence be forwarded to the Treasury Department for
a report.
University of Waterloo re: stmgosium of Municipal Solid Waste Management:
Making Decisions in the Face o ncertainty
Receive, and additional information on the symposium be obtained by
staff.
Canadian Mental Health Association re: appreciation for use of the Aurora
Museum to film segments of documentary
Receive, and forward a copy of the correspondence to Ms. Stuart at
the Aurora Museum.
Mr. Mark Kolb, resident, re: complaints about the state of Old Bloomington
Road and reguest for action to be taken on same
That Mr. Kolb's concerns be forwarded to the Clerk's Department and
the Director of Public Works for a status report.
Crown Taxi Inc., re: Taxi Licences for Aurora
That the request for the issuance of Taxi Licences be referred to
By-law Enforcement for a report.
Staff Reports
ADM89-022-185-Mobile Telephone-C.A.O.'s Automobile
THAT Council approve the acquisition of a mobile telephone to be
placed in the automobile of the Chief Administrative Officer, and
that monthly air-time charges be paid for from Account Number
102-346.
LS89-032-186 -Computer Scheduling and Program Registration system
Capital Project ·
THAT the Town of Aurora accept the bid proposal by Info 2000
Incorporated, Milton, Ontario for the amount of $62,260.41 and that
the necessary monies be procured by account number 750-933, for
which there are sufficient monies budgeted in the 1989 capital
budget.
PW89-029-187 -1988 Capital and Maintenance Program Submission
THAT Council approve the submission of the 1989 Capital and
Maintenance Programs to the Ministry as detailed on M.T.O. Form
MR-A-16 attached hereto.
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PW89-030-188 -Tender Results -Contract Number PW1989-14 Reconstruction of
Reuben Street and Temperance Street from Kennedy Street West to Reuben
Street
THAT the tender submitted by Norvacor Construction Ltd. in the
amount of $583,058.55 for the reconstruction of Reuben Street and
Temperance Street from Kennedy Street West to Reuben Street be
accepted, and that costs be charged to Account Number 384-312.
TR89-012-195 -Financial Results to May 31, 1989
#391.
THAT Council receive the following reports for information:
1. a) Summary of Operations -May 31, 1989, Page 1
b) Highlights of results -May 31, 1989, Pages 1-7
2. 1989 Capital Expenditure, May 31, 1989, Pages
1 to 6.
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the reso 1 uti ons respecting the foregoing matters be adopted,
and Staff be authorized to take all necessary action required to
give effect to same.
CARRIED
SECTION B -MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Resident's Petition requesting a Crossing Guard at the corners of Haida
Drive and Aurora Heights Drive
#392. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the matter be referred to staff to verify the results of the
traffic analysis undertaken by the residents.
AMENDMENT -Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution it was:
#393. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the words "Council approve the stationing of a crossing guard
at this location in principle, subject to" be added to the
beginning of the proposed motion, so that same will now read as
follOWS:
THAT Council approve the stationing of a crossing guard at this
location in principle, subject to the matter being referred to
staff to verify the results of the traffic analysis undertaken by
the residents.
CARRIED
The Resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED.
Resident's Petition requesting a three way stop at Batson Drive and
Moorcrest Drive
#394. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the request for a multi-way stop sign at this location be
referred to the Public Works Department for further information
with the results of same provided to the North East Quadrant
Traffic Ad Hoc Committee.
CARRIED
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Resident's Petition requesting a door-to-door transit service for the Town
of Aurora
#395. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Weller
#396.
THAT the resident's request be referred to staff for further
information and a report.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT, as the Building Department now advises an exemption is not
required, the proponent be informed that the application will be
approved after the standard forms are completed.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
a) The Corporation of the City of Burlin~ton re: Resolution regarding
Provincial Grant Reductions to Municipalit1es
b) Aurora Committee of Adjustment re: Notice of Decision; A lication
A-14-89, Mr. Steve Cuddie, 35 Royal Road Granted with Conditions
c) Aurora Committee of Adjustment re: Notice of Decision
B-11-89, Glenellen Homes Limited, (Granted with Conditions)
lication
d) Aurora Committee of Adjustment re: Notice of Decision; A lication
B-12-89, Glenellen Homes Limited, Granted with Conditions
e)
f) of Decision; Aoolication
g) Aurora Committee of Adjustment re: Notice of Decision; Application
A 17 89 F---k Alul1o, Timpson Drive, (Granted)
h) Ministry of Treasury and Economics re: Financing Growth-related
Capital Needs
i) City of Orillia, re: Participaction Challenge
j) Liquor Licence Board re: Public Meeting scheduled on Thursday, July 13,
1989
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Planning Advisory Committee Number 30-89, Monday, June 19, 1989
#397. Moved by Co~ncillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Planning Advisory Committee Minutes Number 30-89, dated
Monday, June 19, 1989, be received, and that the recommendations
carried by the Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
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CNR/VIA Station Ad Hoc Committee Report Number 1
#398. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT a letter be sent to CN stating that the Town would be
interested in conducting negotiations in respect to purchasing the
CN Railway Station in Aurora and that the Committee be authorized
to carry out the negotiations and report back to Council.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
ADM89-019-189 -Highland Chev-01 ds Cadillac re: Request to erect temporary
sales tra1ier
#399. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT, as the property requires rezoning in order to accommodate the
presence of a fifth dealership, the Owners be advised that if an
application is received ·for a rezoning, it will be processed by
staff in the normal manner.
CARRIED
ADM89-020-190 -Retention of Expert Legal Counsel for Labour Law Issues
#400. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT Council approve the retention of the firm of Templeman, Brady,
Menninga, Kort, Sullivan, and Fairbrother (Mr. Kees Kort) to
provide expert legal counsel for labour law issues.
CARRIED
ADM89-021-191 -Retention of Local Legal Services
#401. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT staff be authorized to utilize local legal services to handle
real estate and similar related transactions on the Town's behalf
on an as required basis.
CARRIED
LS89-031-192 -Playground Equipment Petition
#402. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
That an amount of $8,000.00 be allocated from the capital reserve
for purchase and installation of playground equipment and site
preparation by Town forces at Wilson Park, Moorcrest Drive.
CARRIED
LS89-033-193 -Tender Results -Former Parks Building/Seniors' Centre
#403. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Weller
That Council not accept the tender and refer the entire matter of
seniors' services and a Senior Centre location to the Culture and
Recreation Master Plan for further investigation of the usage of
the Town Civic Square and other locations.
On a recorded vote, the resolution was DEFEATED.
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YEAS 2 NAYS 7
VOTING YEA: Councillors Ochalski and Weller.
VOTING NAY: Councillors Jones, Mcintyre, McKenzie, Pedersen, Stewart,
Timpson, and Mayor West.
#404. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Council accept the low tender of Ellren and Sons Inc.,
Thornhill, Ontario for innovations to the former Parks Building, at
a cost of $338,000.00 with an additional $47,000.00 for engineering
fees and contingency allowance from the Capital Reserve accounts.
On a recorded vote, the resolution CARRIED.
YEAS 6 NAYS 3
VOTING YEA: Councillors Mcintyre, McKenzie, Pedersen, Stewart, Timpson,
and Mayor West.
VOTING NAY: Councillors Jones, Ochalski, and Weller.
LS89-034-196 -Industria 1 East Flood Plain Development -Approval
Engineering Fees
#405. Moved by Councillor Jones · Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Council endorse the concept of land-preparation for park
development on the Holland River East Flood Plain in conjunction
with the Industrial East Subdivision, and further that the firm of
Totten Sims Hubicki Associates be retained for a survey of the
areas, soil testing and site plan design, pertaining to conditions
outlined in the Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority letter appended
to the report, covering Items (c), (d), and (e) for an overall
total of $8,700.00.
On a recorded vote, the resolution CARRIED.
YEAS 7 NAYS 2
VOTING YEA: Councillors Jones, McKenzie, Ochalski, Pedersen, Stewart,
Timpson, and Mayor West.
VOTING NAY: Councillors Mcintyre and Weller.
PL89-036-194 -Proposed Site Plan Agreement between Macont Deve 1 opments
Inc., and the Town of Aurora
#406. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT subject to the Director of Pub 1 i c Works being satisfied with
the means by which firefighting flows can be achieved and Bill
3088-89 coming into force, Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to
sign a site plan agreement between Macont Developments Inc., and
the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
#407.
intersection
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Mr. Donnelly be advised that a right turn deceleration lane
is included in the work.s to be undertaken in the vicinity.
CARRIED
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Mayor West memo to Members of Council re: bus service for the industrial
area for a three month tr1al period
#408. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
That Council approve the three month trial period for a bus
service in the industrial area, the costs to be borne by the Aurora
Industrial Companies; and a report regarding usage be prepared at
the end of that period.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
750179 Ontario Limited re: reguest for approval of street name "Deerhorn
Crescent" for use in the Proposed Plan of Subdivision; and
#409. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Counci 1 approve the name "Deerhorn Crescent" for use in Draft
Plan of Subdivision 19T-88031; and
THAT Counci 1 approve the names "LenSmith Drive" and "Cady Court"
for use in Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-87115 and "LenSmith Drive"
for use in the Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-85066.
CARRIED
Mayor West placed Deputy Mayor Timpson in the Chair, and left the Council
Chambers to attend another meeting.
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Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
WHEREAS the 1989 Ontario Budget contained provisions affecting
passenger vehicle registration fees for registration renewals,
effective December 1, 1989, for all vehicles registered in the
Greater Toronto Area;
AND WHEREAS the Budget identified the Greater Toronto Areas as
consisting of the regional municipalities of Durham, York, Halton,
Peel and Metropolitan Toronto;
AND WHEREAS the Budget contains further provisions related to the
Retai 1 Sa 1 es Tax Act which wi 11, effective June 1, 1989, impose a
,tax upon the purchase of each new, pneumatic tire;
AND WHEREAS the impact of the revenue increases for the above
measures are estimated at fifty-four million and thirty million
dollars respectively;
AND WHEREAS the revenues derived from residents of the Town of
Aurora wi 11 not be uti 1 i zed to serve the needs of the majority of
residents of the Town;
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED:
( 1) THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora express to both the
Premier of Ontario, and to the Honourable Robert F. Nixon,
Treasurer, their concern with the implementation of measures
which will increase the burden upon the residents of the Town
of Aurora who will receive no direct benefit from the revenues
derived therefrom;
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(2) THAT Council express sincere concern with the implementation
of a tax upon motor vehicle tires on vehicles used to
transport people to and from work and that there is no
viable alternative to use for this purpose within the Region
of York at this time;
(3) THAT this resolution be provided to the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario for consideration during their
review of the Budget document.
CARRIED
#411. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Stewart
#412.
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for First Reading:
3124-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2213-78; (Beavertop
Investments)
3125-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2213-78; (P & S
Investments)
3126-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2941-87, a By-law to
prescribe the height of fences in the Town of Aurora;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Second Reading:
3124-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2213-78; (Beavertop
Investments)
3125-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2213-78; (P & S
Investments)
3126-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2941-87, a By-law to
prescribe the height of fences in the Town of Aurora;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
#413. 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:
3088-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2213-78; (Macont)
3110-89 Being a By-law to designate multiple stop intersections
at Child and Richardson Drives and Seaton and Glass
Drives, in the Town of Aurora;
3111-89 Being a By-law to approve the sale of certain lands from
the Corporation of The Town of Aurora to Dennis James
Hutt and Patricia Hutt;
3112-89 Being a By-law to approve the sale of certain lands from
the Corporation of The Town of Aurora to Joseph Zdenko
Glatz and Dianne Barbara Glatz;
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3114-89 Being a By-law to approve the sale of certain lands from
the Corporation of The Town of Aurora to Bruce Gregory
Mclellan and Patricia Helen Wagner Mclellan;
3115-89 Being a By-law to appoint a Chief Building Official;
3116-89 Being a By-law to appoint a Deputy Chief Building
Official;
3117-89 Being a By-law to appoint a Building Inspector; (Dan
Wiederhold)
3118-89 Being a By-law to appoint a Building Inspector; (Marvin
Stacey)
3119-89 Being a By-law to appoint a Building Inspector; (Glenn
Barnes)
3120-89 Being a By-law to appoint a Building Inspector; (Thorn
Vandenbussche)
3121-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2213-78; (Highland Green)
3122-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2213-78; (Seaman)
3123-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2213-78; (Ryhope)
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
#414. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for Third Reading:
3124-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2213-78; (Beavertop
Investments)
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Weller
ADJOURNMENT
CARRIED
-Inquired as to whether the
replacement for the crosswalk
signage was underway
The Director of Public Works
advised that the necessary
materials were ordered.
-Asked if there was a completion
date established for the park
improvement work underway at the
Aurora Family Leisure Complex
The Director of Leisure Services
advised that diamond number one
would be playable by July 20th,
and the other two diamonds will
be completed in August.
#415. Moved by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:56 p.m.
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