MINUTES - Council - 19891011MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 48-89
Boardroom
York Region Board of Education Administrative Offices
Wednesday, October 11, 1989
8:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Deputy Mayor Timpson in the Chair;
Councillors Jones, Mcintyre,
McKenzie, Ochalski, Pedersen,
Stewart, and Weller.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Mayor West absent on Vacation.
Chief Administrative Officer,
Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Director of
Planning, Director of Public
Works, Chief Building Official,
Director of Leisure Services,
Treasurer, Director of Personnel,
and Deputy Fire Chief.
Fire Chief absent on Vacation.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Deputy Mayor 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 votfng on such question.
Counci 11 or McKenzie declared a possi b 1 e 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.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#573. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein.
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DELEGATION
Mr. W. McCracken, resident re: Water Box Replacement; 7 Petch Crescent,
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Mr. McCracken addressed Council outlining his concerns related to the manner
in which the works related to the replacement of his water s!lut-off valve
located in his driveway were undertaken. He advised that the resultant
asphalt patch was not satisfactory in appearance, that access to the valve
could have been obtained through removal of a portion of' the sidewalk, that
his consent to break his driveway was not sought prior to the work being
undertaken and that his efforts to discuss the matter with the Town had not
produced a satisfactory resolution of the matter.
#574· Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Mr. McCraken's comments be referred to Unfinished Business for
discussion.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#575. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $7,678,101.90
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.
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Cheque #7731 to #7792
Cheque #7793 to #7932
Cheque #7933 to #8048
Manual Cheques
Cheque #193/89 to #201/89
Reserve Cheques
Cheques #227, #228
TOTAL
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$3,034,090.62
$ 726,548.81
$ 466,623.94
$ 87,794.53
$3,363,044.00
$7,678,101.90
CARRIED
Deputy Mayor Timpson, having previously declared a possible Conflict of
Interest in Accounts paid to York Region Board of Education, placed
Councillor Pedersen in the Chair, and 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 Incorporated, did not
take part in the vote called for payment of this account.
SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS
Correspondence and Petitions
Aurora High School re: request for lifting of parking restrictions on
McDonald Drive on November 29, 1989, for Career Day
THAT the parking restrictions on McDonald Drive be lifted for the period
of 8:45a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on November 29, 1989.
Royal Canadian Legion re: Remembrance Day Parade, request for Town to
purchase wreath, and request for Proclamation
THAT the Town of Aurora authorize the Remembrance Day Programs, and the
purchase of a Remembrance Day Wreath, in the amount of $45.00; and
THAT the Week of November 5th to November 11th, be proclaimed "Poppy
Week" in the Town of Aurora.
Ms. Frances Blue, resident, re uest for additional s eed limit si na e on
St. Jo n s S1 eroa east of Bayv1ew venue
That the request for speed 1 imit signage on St. John's Sideroad, be
referred to Staff for appropriate follow-up.
Ministrb of Agriculture and Food, request for Town of Aurora's recognition
of Octo er 16, 1989, as World Food bay; and Ontario World Food Day Committee
re: request for proclamation of World Food Day
Mr.
or
That Monday, October 16, 1989, be proclaimed "World Food Day" in the
Town of Aurora.
School re: reouest
That the presentation of the 1989 Town of Aurora awards to the graduates
of The Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School be approved in accordance with
the normal policy; and
That the school be advised that Mayor West will be in attendance for the
presentation.
Boy Scouts of Canada re: request to proclaim October 13, and 14, 1989, as
"Boy Scouts Apple Days"
That Friday, October 13, and Saturday, October 14, 1989, be proclaimed
"Boy Scouts Apple Days" in the Town of Aurora.
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Staff Reports
CL89-031-302 -Proposed Subdivision Agreement between The Town of Aurora
and Bajohn Deve 1 opments Limited 19T -87M9
THAT subject to the provision of financial securities the Council
authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Subdivision Agreement between
Bajohn Deve 1 opments Limited and the Town of Aurora dated October 11,
1989 with respect to draft plan of subdivision 19T-87049.
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 sanitary servicing a 11 ocati on to the 75 dwelling
units, and the water servicing allocation to the 79 dwelling units to be
constructed in said draft plan of subdivision 19T-87049.
LS89-055-303 -Request for Tournament Assistance
THAT Council approve ice time expenses of $5,440.00 for the 20th Annual
Town of Aurora Bantam Tournament as a 1990 grant payment.
PER89-011-304 -Proposed Amendment to Administrative Procedure Number 36 -
Clothing Policy
THAT the upset limit for reimbursement for safety shoes/boots be
increased from $50.00 to $75.00, and further that the time frame be
decreased from every two years to per year, as required and approved by
the Department Head.
PW89-049-305 -Resident Petition for Crossing Guard Murray Drive and Seaton
Drive -
That the request for the stationing of a crossing guard at Murray Drive
and Seaton Drive be denied, as a result of the field analysis undertaken
by staff.
#576. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
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
W. Walker, Director of Public Works reguest for pre-servicing approval;
Twice Elegant and 750179 Ontario Limited, Resident Subdivision
#577. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be adopted
and permission be granted to Twice Elegant Limited to pre-service
draft plan of subdivision 19T-87115 subject to the Owner complying
with the normal Town conditions and with such approval to be
rescinded upon staff not being satisfied with the progress or
quality of servicing work being undertaken; and
THAT the request by 750179 Ontario Limited to pre-service draft
plan of subdivision 19T-88031 be denied.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
Municihality of Tarbutt and Tarbutt Additional re: Municipal Services in
Englis
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De~uty Mayor Timpson memo to Members of Council re: Annual Low Cost Rabies
Cl1nic
Ministry of Treasury and Economics re: Commercial Concentration Tax
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee of the Whole Minutes No. 47-89, Monday, October 2, 1989
#578. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Committee of the Whole Minutes Number 47-89, dated Monday,
October 2, 1989, be received, and that the recommendations carried
by the Committee be adopted, with the exception of Recommendation
No. 2 related to financing residential water meter installation.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT 47-89
TR89-016-301 -Financing Residential Water Meter Installations
(recommendation no. 2}
#579. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
i) That the cost of meter installation be charged to each
property owner at $250.00 over four (4) years ($5.20 per
month), and those properties for which meter fees have been
received shall be exempt from the charge;
ii) That Council accept the meter fees paid to date as payment in
full for each property so paid;
iii) That the property owner be responsible for both exposing the
site and the restoration works;
iv) That Council adopt a reasonable metered rate structure, which
also provides for unmetered, flat rates which are set at
levels which encourage full metering.
REFERRAL -Upon the question of the adoption of the recommendation, it was:
#580. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT this matter be referred to the Committee of the Whole Meeting
scheduled for November 6, 1989, to allow all members of Council to
be present to further discuss same.
On a recorded vote, the referral resolution CARRIED
YEAS 7 NAYS 1
VOTING YEA: Councillors Jones, Mcintyre, McKenzie, Ochalski, Pedersen
Stewart, Timpson.
VOTING NAY: Councillor Weller.
STAFF REPORTS
LS89-054-306 -Condition of Trees
#581. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the following actions be taken with respect to trees:
1. That the two Globe Maple Trees in front of the Factory Theatre
be removed and no re-planting take place.
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2. That three Globe Maple Trees in Historic (CNR/GoTrain) Park be
removed with potential for landscaping in conjunction with any
future site development, at a later point.
3. That at the Billingswell Parkette planters, the Pfitzers
shrubs should be removed, with re-planting of appropriate
annuals. The three Columnar Maples will be pruned and the
trees will be regularly examined to determine if the
structural condition of the planter boxes is threatened,
whereupon the Maples will be removed.
CARRIED
PL89-115-307 -Proposed Site Plan Agreement between Town of Aurora and
Fritz and Barbara Stoecklin; 251 Yonge Street North, SP-89-01
#582. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
As Council has determined that the site plan requirements requested
by staff are to be waived in this instance;
THAT subject to the provision of all financial securities and the
payment of the 3 percent Engineering Fee, the Mayor and Clerk are
authorized to sign a Site Plan Agreement between the Town of Aurora
and Fritz and Barbara Stoecklin.
CARRIED
PW89-051-308 -Requested Council Resolution Authorizing the Construction of
a Production Weif in the Vicinity of Bathurst Street and the St. John's
S1 eroa
#583. Moved By Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
1. THAT the Regional Municipality of York be requested to design
and construct a new municipal production well, together with
wellhouse and ancillaries, near the location of Test Well 88-6
on the west side of Bayview Avenue, together with the
acquisition of all necessary land therefore, all to serve the
Town of Aurora Water Supply System, with the estimated cost of
one new well at $700,000.00;
2. THAT the Town of Aurora agrees to pay the entire cost of the
subject works, estimated at a cost of $700,000.00;
THAT the cost estimated at $700,000.00 be paid from current
revenue/reserve funds.
CARRIED
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
S. Wilson, Fire Chief memo re: Fire Prevention Week October 8 to 14, 1989
#584. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
That the information from the Fire Chief be received, and that the
Week of October 8 to October 14, 1989, be proclaimed ''Fire
Prevention Week" in the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
Ms. Mary Bradbrooke, Resident, letter to Mayor West re: Property Tax
increases; and Mayor West's responding letter
#585. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
That the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
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re: Invitation from
on uctober-20~-1989
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
That the invitation to the Open House be received, and that those
Councillors being able to attend, endeavor to do so.
CARRIED
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority re: Reduction of Authority
Members
#587. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
That the information from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority be received as information at this time, and referred to
the Chief Administrative Officer for a report prior to the December
15th submission date.
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS
Osak, Osak, & Osak, Barristers and Solicitors re: Highland Green
Investments Limited Release and Abandonment of Right of Way
#588. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the Muni ci pa 1 Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary
land transfer tax affidavit, thereby enabling Highland Green
Investments Limited to register their Release and Abandonment of
the Right-of-Way they presently are entitled to over a portion of
Kennedy Street West in the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
Mr. Jim Spring, Aurora, re: Claim for Killed Live Stock
#589. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT payment in the amount of $100.00 as valued by L. Westaway,
Live Stock Valuer, be made to Mr. Jim Spring for the loss of a lamb
which was killed by wolves; and
THAT the necessary form be submitted to the Province for
reimbursement of this claim.
CARRIED
Release of Securities; FTG Mana ement, K.P. Bronze, Precision Small Parts,
Ce ta Construct1on Ltd., and Tatone Valsi
#590. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT upon the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, the
Director of Leisure Services, the Chief Building Official and the
Fire Chief for the Town of Aurora, the financial securities in the
fallowing amounts he 1 d in connection with Site Plan Agreements
signed between The Corporation of the Town of Aurora and the
following Developers be released in their entirety:
Developer
FTG Management
K.P. Bronze
Precision Small
Celta ConstructionLtd.
Tatone & Valsi
Amount
$ 19,000.00
$ 12,500.00
$ 25,700.00
$ 22,500.00
$ 18,000.00
CARRIED
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mr. W. McCracken, delegation re: Water Box Replacement; 7 Petch Crescent,
•urora
#591.
BY-LAWS
#592.
#593.
#594.
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Mr. McCracken submissions be referred to the Director of
Public Works for a report addressing all similar difficulties
encountered within the subdivision.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for First Reading:
3144-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2613-83 as amended, a
By-law to govern and control the Parking of Vehicles in
the Town of Aurora (George Street);
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-law for Second Reading:
3144-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2613-83 as amended, a
By-law to govern and control the Parking of Vehicles in
the Town of Aurora;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
3137-89 Being a By-law to temporarily close Yonge Street, within
the Town of Aurora,for a parade;
3139-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2941-87, a By-law to
prescribe the height of fences in the Town of Aurora;
3142-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2613-83 as amended, a
By-law to govern and control the parking of vehicles in
the Town of Aurora;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
--· QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Pedersen
Councillor McKenzie
enquired about the status of discussions
concerning the train station.
The Chief Administrative Officer advised
that Mayor West was conducting same on
behalf of the municipality.
questioned whether visual warning devices
could be placed to advise motorists of
locations where asphalt planing was
undertaken.
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Councillor Weller
ADJOURNMENT
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enquired about the sidewalk/curb repair
works ongoing throughout the municipality.
#595. Moved by Councillor Jones
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
CARRIED
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J. C. Gowan, Clerk