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MINUTES - Council - 19890913MINUTES TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING NO. 42-89 Boardroom York Region Board of Education Administrative Offices Wednesday, September 13, 1989 8:00 p.m. COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair, Councillors Jones, Mcintyre, McKenzie, Pedersen, Stewart, Timpson, and Weller Councillor Ocha 1 ski absent due to previous commitment. STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Chief Administrative Officer, Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Chief Building Official, Fire Chief, Treasurer, Director of Leisure Services, and Director of Personnel, Director of Planning, Director of Public Works DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST 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. 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. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor West advised of the addition of a letter from Telecare Inc. to the agenda, under Section B, and the withdrawal of the request of Monreith Development Inc. for three readings to By-law 3136-89. #518. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as amended. CARRIED PASSING OF ACCOUNTS #519. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $3,367,685.51 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 #7343 to 7478 Cheque #7479 to 7606 Cheque #7607 to 7647 Cheque #7648 to 7679 Cheque #7680 to 7730 Manual Cheques Cheque 173/89-192/89 Reserve Cheques Cheque 216-224 TOTAL $ 354,143.34 $ 241,058.52 $ 423,679.17 $L I B R A R Y $ 146,511.58 $2,190,363.89 $ 11,929.01 $3,367,685.51 CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 42-89 Wednesday, September 13, 1989 - 2 - 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 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. SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS Correspondence and Petitions Ministrf of Culture and Communications re: Designated Property Grant approva for 72 Yonge Street North THAT this item be received with appreciation. Northcan Property Management Inc., re: request for Parking By-law amendm,ent to restrict parking at the corner of Poplar Crescent and Henderson Drive THAT this matter be referred to staff for a report indicating the need for parking restrictions in this area. Aurora Minor Hockey Association re: request for monetary assistance for the Bantam Tournament THAT the request of the Aurora Minor Hockey Association be referred to staff for a report to be returned to Council in accordance with the Grant Policy. ue, M.P.P., Simcoe West, and P.C. 1 6, n ct to amend the Municipal THAT this correspondence be received and referred to the Clerk for appropriate follow-up. Staff Reports LS89-047-269 -Landscaping/Servicing Standards Manual -Approval of Final Q!]i! THAT Council endorse the Landscaping/Servicing Standards Manual for use as a guideline for subdivision and site plan development. PL89-102-270 -Proposed Site Plan Agreement between Town of Aurora and Claudette Bradford; 89 Wellington Street East SP-89-13 THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Site Plan Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Claudette Bradford. PL89-103-271 -Proposed Site Plan Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Victor Priestly; Part of Lot 80, Concession 1, E.Y.S., SP-89-16 THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a Site Plan Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Victor Priestly. e Arch Imorovements THAT tender PW1989-17, Pipe Arch Improvements, Yonge Street North (North of Batson Drive) be awarded to the low bidder, Kamlu Construction Limited, at the bid price of $105,018.00; and THAT costs incurred be debited to Public Works capital account #403-312. #520. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen 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 Aurora Council Minutes No. 42-89 Wednesday, September 13, 1989 - 3 - SECTION B -MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS The Regional Municipality of York re: Development Charges Act, 1989 #521. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT Council endorse the resolution of the Regional Municipality of York, regarding The Development Charges Act, 1989. CARRIED Kennel Inn, Aurora, re: Boarding Fees increase #522. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT the increases in Boarding Fees be accepted as outlined in the correspondence from Kennel Inn. CARRIED Telecare Canada Inc., re: request to proclaim the week of September 24, 1989 to October 1, 1989, as Telecare Week in The Town of Aurora #523. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT the week of September 24, to October 1, 1989, be proclaimed as "Telecare Week" in the Town of Aurora. CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION a) The Aurora and District Historical Society re: demolition of historical home in industrial park development b) Notice of Decision; Mr. J.P. Hunters --Gl-en Road, ADD 1 i cation c) Aurora Committee of Adjustment re: Notice of Decision; Town-Wood Homes, Application Number B-1S:89; Granted with Conditions d) Aurora Committee of Adjustment re: Notice of Decision; Town-Wood Homes, Application Number B-19-89; Granted with Conditions e) Aurora Committee of Adjustment re: Notice of Decision; Town-Wood Homes, Application Number B-20-89; Granted with Conditions f) Aurora Committee of Adjustment re: Notice of Decision; Town-Wood Homes, Application Number B-21-89; Granted with Conditions g) Aurora Committee of Adjustment re: Notice of Decision; Mr. and Mrs. William Ross, 120 Gurnett Street, Application Number A-25-89; Granted with Conditions h) Mr. David Peterson, Premier of Ontario, re: amalgamation of Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority i) The Regional Municipalitt of York re: Report Number 7 of the Health Committee regarding Denta Health Program in York Region Aurora Council Minutes No. 42-89 Wednesday, September 13, 1989 - 4 - COMMITTEE REPORTS Planning Advisory Committee Minutes No. 37-89, dated Monday, August 21, 1989 #524. #525. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT the minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee, Number 37-89, dated Monday, August 21, 1989, be received, and the recom- mendations, save and except recommendation number 17, which was adopted by Council at its meeting held on August 23, 1989, be adopted. CARRIED Thu 7 Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting Number 40-89, dated Thursday, September 7, 1989, be received, and that the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted. CARRIED Committee of the Whole Minutes No. 41-89, Tuesday, September 5, 1989 #526. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting Number 41-89, dated Tuesday, September 5, 1989, be received, and that the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted. CARRIED STAFF REPORTS LS89-046-273 -Erosion Control Project -58 Devlin Place #527. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT Council endorse the proposed erosion control measures for 58 Devlin Place, Aurora, and further that the Town of Aurora agrees to pay for 50% of the total estimated project cost of $19,000 in works undertaken by the Lake Simcoe Regional Conservation Authority. CARRIED LS89-048-274 -Subdivision and Site Planning Review Process -Consultant Proposal #528. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Stewart That Council endorse a four-month pilot project, utilizing the firm of Totten Sims Hubicki Associates, to provide landscape architectural services, site plan review and recommendations in conjunction with the Director of Leisure Services for the period of September 13, 1989, to December 31, 1989. CARRIED PL89-101-275-Revised Terms of Reference; Official Plan Citizen Working Committee #529. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT the Terms of Reference for the Official Plan Citizen Working Committee be approved, and that an advertisement be placed for Committee members. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 42-89 Wednesday, September 13, 1989 - 5 - RESOLUTIONS Reguest for Preservicing approval; Coscan Development Corporation #530. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT, upon. the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, permission be granted to preservice the Coscan Plan of Subdivision, subject to the owner complying with all normal Town conditions. CARRIED Release of Securities; Tamarac Phase I Subdivision #531. #532. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT, upon the recommendation of the Director of Lei sure Services of the Town of Aurora, the financial security held for Landscaping obligations in the Aurora Country Estates Subdivision (Tamarac Phase I) in connection with a Subdivision Agreement between The Iona Corporation and the Town in the amount of $10,000.00 be released in its entirety. CARRIED Priestly Contractin Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT upon the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, Director of Leisure Services, Chief Building Official, and the Fire Chief of the Town of Aurora, the financial securities held in connection with Site Plan Agreements between the Town and Vic Priestly Contracting Limited in the amount of $21,500.00; and the Town and Plydex (Magna International (Canada) Inc., in the amount of $25,000.00 be released in their entirety. CARRIED G. Martin Rosen, Barrister & Solicitor, re: Whitehead purchase from Costain, Lot 29, Plan 65M-2396 #533. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a release and abandonment of the temporary turning circle on Kemano Road, comprising of Part Lot 29, Plan 65M-2396, being Part 26 on Plan 65R-9328. CARRIED Rescinding of Appointment Resolution; Moffat Kinoshita Associates re: Architectural Serv1ces; Administration Complex #534. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor McKenzie WHEREAS, the Town has by resolution, dated October 7, 1987, appointed Moffat Kinoshita Associates Incorporated to provide architectural services for the purpose of feasibility, site selection, space requirements, design criteria, and cost estimates for the Civic Administration Complex, in accordance with its proposal dated October 3, 1987; AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of The Town of Aurora now deems it expedient to rescind said resolution, in order to receive design/build proposals for the development of the Complex; ,,,,,,_~.-·~-"-··-•-o••~c-••~•=..,..'-•--""'"'-'' .-.-~·• -·--•~-~---·~----<~"·~-~~·~· ~· -~" • ,.,~ •»" -~-"~-• --····--- Aurora Council Minutes No. 42-89 Wednesday, September 13, 1989 - 6 - BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the said resolution Number 705, adopted by Council on the 7th day of October, 1987, be and is hereby rescinded; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute any documents necessary to terminate the provisions of the contractual agreement with Moffat Kinoshita Associates, related to the provision of services for the Civic Administration Complex. CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mayor West memo to Members of Council re: Village Square Development Corporation and Draft Official Plan Amendment Number 54 #535. BY-LAWS #536. #537. #538. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT staff be directed to incorporate suitable provisions in the revision to Draft Amendment Number 54, to limit the retail commercial component to a bank, pharmacy, or other financial institution which would not in total exceed 20% of the total floor area as was agreed by the developer and was intended to be contained in the recommendation adopted by the Planning Committee. CARRIED Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-law for First Reading: 3136-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 2213-78; (Monreith Development Inc.) AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-law for Second Reading: 3136-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 2213-78; (Monreith Development Inc.) AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws for Third Reading: 3133-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 2213-78; (Ken Keen Architect) 3134-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 2213-78; (630758 Ontario Ltd.) 3135-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 2213-78; (Priestly Contracting) AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 42-89 Wednesday, September 13, 1989 NOTICE OF MOTION - 7 - Councillor Mcintyre gave Notice of Motion concerning: i) Clarification that preservation of the natural heritage is a component of the mandate of the Aurora Heritage Committee; ii) That procedures be adopted which would allow for the Heritage Committee to be apprised of impending demolition of buildings, prior to the issuance of permits therefore. iii) The implications of budget constraints on the functioning of the Heritage Committee. QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS Councillor Weller enquired re: traffic count being undertaken on Yonge Street North a report was requested on the condition and continued viability of the globe maple trees located in front of Factory Theatre; in the park adjacent to the railway tracks on Wellington Street East; and the trees in the planter boxes on the Billings well property, Yonge Street South. NEW BUSINESS Residents Petition; request for school crossing guard at corner of Murray Drive and Seaton Drive #539. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the matter of location of a school crossing guard at the corner of Murray and Seaton Drives, be referred to the Director of Public Works for counts to be undertaken at Murray and Seaton Drive, Murray and Glass Drives, and a subsequent report be returned to Council. CARRIED ADJOURNMENT #540. Moved by Councillor McKenzie THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:20 p.m. CARRIED ~ c: c.