MINUTES - Council - 19890719I
MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEET! NG
NO. 34-89
Boardroom
York Region Board of Education Administrative Offices
Wednesday, July 19, 1989
8:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in the Chair, Councillors
Jones, Mcintyre, McKenzie, Ochalski,
Pedersen, Stewart, Timpson, and
Weller.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Chief Administrative Officer, Clerk,
Deputy Clerk, Senior Planner -Plans
Admi ni strati on, Director of Lei sure
Services, Director of Public Works,
Chief Building Official, Fire Chief,
and Treasurer.
Director of Planning 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.
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.
Councillor Jones declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Accounts paid
to the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto due to employment with one of
the area Municipalities thereof 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
#416. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
DELEGATION
Mrs. K. Newby, Resident re: Need for playground facilities; Aurora
Highlands Community
Ms. K. Newby addressed Council on behalf of several residents of the Aurora
Highlands Community concerning the provision of public recreational lands
which would serve to benefit the social development needs of the young
children in the area. It was indicated that the neighbors were of the
opinion that Council has responded slowly to the June 1988 petition
submitted concerning this issue.
It was requested that a contact person be appointed by Council to act as a
1 iason with the residents and to keep them informed of progress; that
Council proceed with the necessary land acquisition this year and undertake
the improvement works prior to/during Spring 1990; and that the necessary
funds to acquire the p 1 ayground faci 1 ities be a 11 ocated from the Town's
Park's Reserve Funds.
#417. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT this matter be referred to Unfinished Business for discussion.
CARRIED
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PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
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#418. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $6,039,132.25,
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 #6466 to #6539
Cheque #6540 to #6675
Cheque #6676 to #6739
Cheque #6740 to #6791
Manual Cheques
Cheque 133-162
TOTAL
$ 259,310.20
2,373,625.62
253,925.36
121,902.91
3,030,368.16
$6,039,132.25
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 Jones, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest
in Accounts paid to the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, did not take
part in the vote called for payment of this account.
SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS
Correspondence and Petitions
Association of Municipalities re: 1989 County and Regional Section
Conference; Accreditation of Voting Delegates for the 1989 Conference of the
County and Regional Section of AMO
THAT this item be received, and that any members of Council wishing to
attend advise the Clerk.
The Navy League of Canada, reguest to hold tag days on September 28, 29,
and 30 ·
THAT the request to hold tag days on September 28, 29, and 30, be
approved.
Staff Reports
PL89-078-205 -Proposed Plan of Subdivision; Part Lots 84 and 85,
Concession I, E.Y.S.; Beavertop Investments Limited, 19f-88o6o
That the recommendations set out in Report No. PL89-051-167, prepared by
the Director of Planning dated June 19, 1989 and adopted by Counci 1 on
June 28, 1989 be amended by revising Conditions #1 and #3 to read as
follows:
1. Approval shall relate to a draft plan of subdivision prepared by
Cosburn, Patterson, Wardman Limited, Consulting Engineers, dated
June 1989, date stamped received June 6, 1989 with the following
changes outlined in red on the said draft plan:
i) Block H (8.0 metre road widening) along south side of St. John's
Side road, east of Street 'A' extended east to the Bayview Avenue
intersection;
ii) Boundary line between Block B (Service Commercial) and Lot 7
adjusted accordingly to accommodate the road widening extension,
set out in (i) above;
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iii) The southwest boundary of the draft plan of subdivision revised to
include the Aurora Parkway Trunk Sanitary Sewer;
iv) Boundary lines of Lots 9, 10 and 11 realigned to provide for two
Prestige Industrial lots (Lot 11 eliminated};
v) Block C (Open Space) deleted from the draft plan and the boundary
lines of Lots 12, 13, 14 extended into these lands with an easement
over the lands required for the future stormwater management
facility;
vi) Schedule of Land Use on draft plan revised to reflect above changes.
3. The owner shall convey Block D to the Town of Aurora.
PL89-079-206 -Proposed Plan of Subdivision, Part Lots 82 and 83,
Concession I, E.Y.S., Bayview Parks Inc., 19T-88100
THAT the recommendations set out in Report Number PL89-052-168,
prepared by the Director of Planning dated June 19, 1989, and
adopted by Council on June 28, 1989, be amended by revising
Condition #1 (ii) to read as follows:
1(ii) Westerly boundary line of Lot 69 adjusted
accordingly to accommodate the additional width for the
driveway access block, set out in (i) above.
PW89-031-207 -By-law for remedial works to improve the Yonge Street North
twin pipe arch located on Yonge Street North, North of Batson Drive
#419.
THAT Council consider By-law Number 3128-89 circulated with the
Agenda, required by the Ministry of Transportation for funding it's
share of the remedial work to improve the Yonge Street North pipe
arch, located on Yonge Street North, north of Batson Drive.
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
SECTION B -MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Township of Hope re: Conservation Authority Regulations
#420. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the correspondence of the Township of Hope be deferred pending
receipt of clarification of the intention of same by staff.
CARRIED
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority re: Amalgamation of Lake Simcoe
Region and Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authorities; request for
endorsement of resolution regarding same
#421. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the wording of the draft resolution submitted for
consideration by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority be
endorsed by the Council of the Town of Aurora; and
THAT copies of same be forwarded to those parties and individuals
suggested in the correspondence.
CARRIED
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CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
a) The Regional Municipality of York re: Report Number 1 of the Regional
Lot Levy Committee
b) The Regional Municipality of York re: Report Number 1 of the Regional
Chairman and Chief Administrative Officer regarding Future Growth in
York Region
c) The Regional Municieality of York re: Customer Council of Postal
Serv1ces for York Reg1on
d) The Region a 1 Muni cipa 1 i ty of York re: Clause 12 of Report Number 11 of
the Engineering Committee re: Solid Waste Management Study
e) The Regional Municipality of York re: Clause 14 of Report Number 11 of
the Engineering Committee re: Recycled Materials Processing System
f) Ontario Hydro re: Lakeview Thermal Generating Station Coal Ash
Management Study; Potential Sites Identified
g) Kennel Inn Aurora, re: Quarterly Report; April/May/June of 1989
h) Better Roads Coalition re: Publication entitled "Don't Just Sit Here
Call Your M.P.P."
i) Aurora
Buildin
ht
j) Aurora Ad.iustment, Notice of Decision; Twinkle Liqht
Buildin ication B-15-89 (Granted with Conditions
k) Aurora Committee of Ad.iustment, Notice of Decision; Twinkle Liqht
Buildin Corporation, APPlication B-16-89 (Granted with Conditions
1) The Regional Municipality of Halton re: request for resolution
regarding Provincial Grant Reductions to Municipalities
m) Clerk's Statement on Candidates Disclosure
Elections Act
Part II; Municipal
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PW89-032-208 -Salt/Sand Storage Facility Ad Hoc Committee report re:
Tender Results
#422. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Gambrel Structures Limited submission for the supply and
erection of a 72' x 80' Hi-Arch Gambrel Salt/Sand Storage Facility
be accepted at a cost of $152,561.49 and that all such costs be
charged to account 409-903.
CARRIED
PW89-033-209 -Traffic -Northeast Quadrant Ad Hoc Committee Interim Report
#423. Moved·by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
1. THAT the following "No Stopping" zones be approved by Council,
the Region having previously recommended same:
Yonge St. west side Wellington St. W. -75m
South -No Stopping Anytime
Yonge St. west side Wellington St. W. -75m
North -No Stopping Anytime
Yonge St. east side Wellington St. E. -75m
North -No Stopping Anytime
Yonge St. west side Wellington St. E. -75m
South -No Stopping Anytime
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2. THAT the Region be asked to approve the
fo 11 owing "No Stopping" zones on Wellington Street and that
upon third reading, sign Wellington Street accordingly:
Wellington St. E. north side Yonge St. -75m
East -No Stopping Anytime
Wellington St. E. south side Yonge St. -75m
East -No Stopping Anytime
Wellington St. W. north side Yonge St. -75m
West -No Stopping Anytime
Wellington St. W. south side Yonge St. -?Om
West -No Stopping Anytime
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
CL89-020-210 -Prohibited Parking And No Stopping Anytime
#424. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
1. That Parking By-1 aw No. 2613-83 be amended to incorporate the
following parking prohibitions:
(i) Allaura Blvd., south side, east from Yonge St. to #9
Allaura Blvd. Then on the north side, east from Yonge
St. to Edward St.
(ii) Industrial Parkway, both sides north from Yonge St. to
it's northern future terminuses at St. John's Side Road.
(iii) Batson Dr. east from Yonge St. south side to Spruce St.
(iv) Cousins Dr. east from Yonge St., both sides to Cameron
Ave.
2. That Parking By-law No. 2613-83 be amended to incorporate the
following No Stopping prohibition:
(i) West side of Yonge St., south from Henderson Ave. to the
railway overpass.
CARRIED
CL89-021-211-Development Agreement-Beavertop Investments Limited
#425. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Deve 1 opment
Agreement dated the 19th day of July, 1989, between the Corporation
of the Town of Aurora, and Beavertop Investments Limited.
CARRIED
CL8g-023-212 -Fire Agreement between the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffvi 11 e
and the Town of Aurora
#426. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT the Town of Aurora confirm the continuation of the Fire
Agreement between the Town of Whi tchurch-Stouffvill e and the Town
of Aurora.
CARRIED
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LS89-035-213 -Finalization -Senior's Centre Contract
#427. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT Council approve the allocation of an additional $23,000.00
from the Capital Reserve Account for the addition of the optional
bay window to the construction cost of the Victoria Street Seniors'
Centre and that this amount be credited to account 750-937.
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.
PER89-007-214 -Administrative Procedure Number 28 Employment
Expenses/Mileage Component
#428. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT mileage rates be reviewed and established by the Personnel
Department on a semi-annual basis and further that the rate be
based on an average of the rates paid by municipalities within York
Region.
CARRIED
TR89-014-215 -Aurora Fellowship Baptist Church, request for tax refund
#429. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
a) THAT Council approve a Town Grant from Account 101-436 in the
amount of $456.00 payable to Aurora Fellowship Baptist Church
for the year 1989; and
b) THAT further grant requests for 1990 and subsequent years be
made in accordance with the Town's Grant Policy and
Procedures, which require that a formal application with
financial statements be submitted before November 30 of the
preceding year.
CARRIED
TR89-015-216 -Taxes being cancelled under Section 496 of the Assessment
Act
#430. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the list of 496 taxes appended to Report TR89-015, be approved
for Write-off in the amount of $28,815.01.
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS
Release of Securities; Thomas Mullen, and Gerald Kool
#431. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT upon the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, the
Director of Leisure Services, the Chief Building Official, and the
Fire Chief of the Town of Aurora, financial securities held in
connection with Site Plan Agreements between the Town and Thomas
Mullen in the amount of $2,750.00; and the Town and Gerald Kool in
the amount of $16,000.00 be released in their entirety.
CARRIED
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Authorization to execute Quit Claim Deeds, Willow Farms Easements
#432. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized, upon confirmation from the
Public Works Department that same are no longer required, to
execute Quit Claim Deeds related to easements on those lands
described as Part of Lot 85, Concession 1, W.Y.S., designated as
Part 1, Plan 65R-13168 and Part 2, Plan 65R-8734.
CARRIED
Preservicing Approval; Darkwood Investments Draft Plan of Subdivision
191-86067
#433. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Dchalski
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of W. Wa 1 ker,
Director of Public Works, permission be given to commence the
preservicing of Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-86067, subject to the
compliance with the normal Town conditions related to securities,
financial obligations, insurance indemnification, and approval of
all necessary drawings.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Newbv re: Need for olavqround facilities; Aurora
#434. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT staff provide a status report on this matter.
CARRIED
BY-LAWS
#435. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
#436.
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for First Reading:
3127-89 Being a By-law to dedicate certain lands for the purposes
of a public highway;
3128-89 A By-law to authorize the execution of a proposal and
estimate of cost pursuant to an agreement with Her
Majesty the Queen, In Right of the Province of Ontario,
as represented by the Minister of Transportation and
Communications, entered into under The Public
Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, R.S.O. 1980,
Chapter 421;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Second Reading:
3127-89 Being a By-law to dedicate certain lands for the purposes
of a public highway;
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3128-89 A By-law to authorize the execution of a proposal and
estimate of cost pursuant to an agreement with Her
Majesty the Queen, In Right of the Province of Ontario,
as represented by the Minister of Transportation and
Communications, entered into under The Pub 1 i c
Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, R.S.O. 1980,
Chapter 421;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time;
CARRIED
#437. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
#438.
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
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 Third Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for Third Reading:
3128-89 A By-law to authorize the execution of a proposal and
estimate of cost pursuant to an agreement with Her
Majesty the Queen, In Right of the Province of Ontario,
as represented by the Minister of Transportation and
Communications, entered into under The Public
Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, R.S.O. 1980,
Chapter 421;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Jones
Councillor Weller
-inquired as to whether staff and
Council were aware of the Provincial
"Be a Good Neighbor Program"
recently announced which is intended
to provide help and assistance to
Senior Citizens
-requested that any questions or
concerns related to the upcoming
delegation by York Region Board of
Education representatives could be
provided to the Clerk
-inquired as to whether or not the
provision of a sidewalk along the
Industrial Parkway North was
included in the plans of the
Municipality
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Councillor McKenzie
NEW BUSINESS
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-if a policy could be developed for
consideration by Council related to
availability of information to
members of Council
the Chief Administrative Officer
advised that this matter would be
pursued
-inquired re: status of the
installation of control
related improvements to
Street at the CNR crossing
proposed
gates and
Wellington
Mayor West memo to Members of Counci 1 re: Metropo 1 itan Stores Limited;
Community Comm1tment Program
#439. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Metropolitan Stores be advised that the Council of the
Town of Aurora would recommend the Aurora Arts and Culture Fund as
a suitable recipient of this contribution offer.
CARRIED
The Paracon Group re: Darkwood Investments Inc., request for temporary
Sales Office; Subdivision 19T-86087
The Mayor advised that the request of the Paracon Group for a Sales Trailer
was withdrawn from the Agenda at the Applicant's request.
ADJOURNMENT
#440. Moved by Councillor Weller
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
CARRIED
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