MINUTES - Council - 19891025-,~~·
MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 51-89
Boardroom
York Region Board of Education Administrative Offices
Wednesday, October 25, 1989
8:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Mayor West in the Chair, Councillors
Jones, Mcintyre, McKenzie, Pederson,
Stewart, Timpson, and Weller
Councillor Dchalski
Vacation.
absent on
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 Fire
Chief.
Councillor Timpson declared a possible conflict of interest in the
correspondence included on the agenda from Aurora High School, due to
employment with the York Region Board of Education, 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
#604. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the content of the Consolidated Agenda with additions and
deletion, be approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
PRESENTATION
The York Region Public Health De~artment re: Presentation of a tree to be
planted at the Municipal Offices, 1n recognition of AIDS Awareness Week
Ms. Helena Jaczek, the Regional Medical Officer of Health, attended the
meeting to draw to the attention of Council the issue of the need to educate
the community and increase public awareness concerning AIDS. Statistical
data, community events which had occurred during AIDS Awareness Week, and
the need to focus on the future treatment of the disease were outlined. A
tree which is intended to signify continued awareness and future hope was
presented to the municipality.
Mayor West thanked Ms. Jaczek on behalf of the members of Council for her
presentation.
DELEGATION
Mr. D. McCracken, resident re: Driveway Problems
Mr. McCracken briefly indicated to Council that he was of the opinion that
the resolutions proposed by staff in regard to the difficulty he experienced
relating to the driveway rectification works undertaken, were not what he
envisaged as being acceptable. He further advised that he has become aware
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of other similar difficulties encountered by neighbours. Council's
indulgence in effecting a satisfactory solution to the problem was requested.
#605. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT this matter be referred to the Unfinished Business section of
the agenda.
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
#606. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the Minutes of Meetings Numbers 45-89, 46-89, 48-89, and
49-89, be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
SECTION "A'' -CONSENT ITEMS
Correspondence and Petitions
Ministry of Citizenship re: 1990 Volunteer Awards
That the information from the Ministry be received, and that a copy be
forwarded to Leisure Services staff for review and recommendation of any
potential nominations.
Mr. and Mrs. Foster, residents re: reguest for three-way stop
implementation at the intersection of Richardson Drive and Lee Gate
That the letter from Mr. and Mrs. Foster be referred to staff, and a
report be prepared regarding same to be returned to Council.
Councillor Tim son memo to Members of Council re: Re uest for lacement of
Cross1ng Guard and or Pe estrian Cross Wa k at Henderson Drive and McC e an
Way
That the Director of Public Works be directed to undertake a pedestrian
and vehicle count and provide a report regarding the needs at this
location.
Mayor West memo to Members of Counci 1 re: Open House Celebration of book
entitled "Courage Remembered"
That the expenditure of $200.00 for the sponsoring of the Open House
Celebration be approved, the funds to come from Account Number 101-236.
Aurora High School re: Commencement Exercises; November 17, 1989
That the presentation of the 1989 Awards to the graduates of the Aurora
High 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.
The York Region Board of Education re: reguest for hooding of No Parking
signs on Dunning Avenue, November 6, 1989 between 8:00a.m., and 2:00p.m.
THAT the "No Parking" signs on Dunning Avenue be hooded between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on November 6, 1989.
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Staff Reports
ADM89-027-331 -1989 Staff Christmas Party
That the sum of $3,000.00 for the Town of Aurora 1989 Counci 1 /Staff
Christmas Party be granted to the Christmas Party Committee and this
expense be allocated to Account No. 104-236-'0001.
CL89-033-328-Speed Limit-Aurora Heights Drive
That Council consider an amendment to By-law 2765-85, which. establishes
a 40 km/hr speed limit on Aurora Heights Drive, to extend the
restriction to Bathurst Street (York Region 38) from the present point
at the westerly limit of Plan 475.
PW89-050-336 -Proposed Revisions to the Subdivision Agreement
a) That Subsection 10.09 be reworded as follows to permit the
retaining of securities to ensure rectification of grading
deficiencies prior to issuance of a Final Certificate to Occupy.
10.09 The issuance of a Final Certificate to Occupy shall not be
forthcoming until all sodding has been in place for one full winter
and spririg. The Director of Public Works may at his discretion
prior to the issuance of the Final Certificate to Occupy, recommend
a reduction of securities posted under Subsection 3.08, said
reduction to be variable but not to exceed 80 percent of the total
security pas ted for any one 1 oL
b) That Subsection 3.01 include the following subsection to provide
for water meter installations.
3.01 j) The installation of water meter in accordance with
subsection 3.24 herein.
c) That Schedule ''E" (2) include the provision for securing the costs
of water meter installations.
d) That Subsection 3.09 (5) include provisions for reduction of lot
grading securities and be amended by adding the following:
"as set out under subsection 10.09 of this agreement.''
e) That Subsection 3.17 (1) be changed such that the second sentence
shall be item {3) and shall be amended to read "prior to the
issuance of the Certificate To Occupy".
PW89-054-330 -Requested Parking Restrictions -Poplar Crescent/Henderson
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1. That Public Works erect the necessary signage where appropriate.
2. That the Condominium Corporation be formally asked to refrain from
storing snow within the public road allowance.
PW89-056-339 -Tender Results -Watermain Swabbing Contract No. PW1989-22
That the subject tenders received be rejected and that the
certified cheques accompanying same be returned to the tenderers
expeditiously.
#607. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
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
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Councillor Timpson, having previously declared a possible Conflict of
Interest in the correspondence from Aurora High School, did not take part in
the vote called regarding this matter.
SECTION B -MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
750179 Ontario Limited re: Re~uest for Pre-servicing approval; residential
subdivis1on 19t-88o31; Kennedy treet West; and
W. Walker, Director of Public Works memo re: 750179 Ontario Limited
#608.
#609.
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT based upon the information provided by the Director of Public
Works, permission to preservice draft plan of subdivision 19T-88031
be denied.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the matter of the preservicing of Draft Plan of Subdivision
19T-88031 be reconsidered.
DEFEATED
Mayor West Memo to Members of Council re: Application for Designated
Property Grant -Douglas and Vera Wori1ng
#610. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the application for a Designated Property Grant by Douglas and
Vera Worling, for the Morrison -Walton House located at 74
Wellington Street East, be approved.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
a) Kennel Inn re: Quarterly Report, July -September 1989
b) Aurora and District Historical Society re: Demolition Permits
c) Town of Newmarket re: Collection of Leaves at the Keele Valley Landfill
Site, and reguest for endorsement of resolution regarding same; and
Regional Municipality of York Engineering re: same
d) City of Orillia, reguest for endorsement of resolution regarding
Bilingualism and Provincial Employment
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Planning Advisory Committee Minutes No. 49-89, dated Monday October 16,
1989
#611. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee Number 49-89,
dated Monday, October 16, 1989, be received, and that the
recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
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STAFF REPORTS
CL89-032-332 -Availability of Taxi Cab Licensing re: Applications received
to date, pursuant to By-law Number 2345-80 as amended
#612. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the nine (9) taxi cab license plates presently available due
to the 1989 licensed firm of "York Taxi" no longer in operation, be
granted to an applicant so qualifying to the requirements of the
Taxi Licensing By-law 2345-80 as amended.
CARRIED
PER89-012-334 -Introduction of New Staff
#613. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Director of Personnel continue to issue monthly
memorandums apprising staff and Members of Council of the
appointment of new employees; and
THAT the introduction of new Full-time staff to Members of Council
take place quarterly, on the second Wednesday of the months of
March, June, September, and December, between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00
p.m. at the Fire Hall, commencing December 13, 1989.
CARRIED
PL89-134-335 -Pro~osed Zoning By-1 aw Amendment, Part of the Homestead Lot
Plan 68, 37 Welhngton Street East Project H.O.S.T.E.L. (Y-11-·· 8-•-k
House); Z-11-89
#614. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
That in accordance with Section 34 (16) of the Planning Act, 1983,
no further notice be given in respect of the proposed Zoning By-law
amendment and changes thereto, related to the Yellow Brick House
property on Wellington Street East.
CARRIED
PW89-052-337 -Restoration of Assumed and Unassumed Driveway Surfaces
#615.
#616.
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the report of the Director of Public Works be referred to the
Unfinished Business section of the agenda for discussion in
conjunction with Mr. McCracken's delegation.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
1. That Council approve of the operational changes recommended by
Public Works staff affecting the way in which Public Works
supplement their full-time staff contingent in the maintenance
of sidewalk and streets.
2. That the tender submitted by Vic Priestly Contracting Ltd. in
the amount of $39.85 per hour for the operation of Town owned
sidewalk equipment be accepted.
CARRIED
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TR89-019-340 -Taxes being cancelled under Section 496 of the Assessment
Act
#617. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Section 496 taxes appended to the report be approved for
write-off in the amount of $37,433.36.
CARRIED
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Cith of North York re: Commercial Concentration Tax -North York Parking
Aut ority Forwarding a resolution for endorsement by Council; and
Town of Newmarket re: Commercial Concentration Tax
#618. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
That the resolutions of the City of North York and the Town of
Newmarket concerning the impact of the commercial concentration
levy be supported; and
That the Treasurer of Ontario be petitioned to exempt those
Municipal Parking Lots currently exempt from Municipal tax under
the provisions of the Assessment Act and related Private Acts.
CARRIED
TR89-018-329 -Letter from Wietzes Motors, Aurora
#619. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Jones
That the Town continue to call public tenders for the supply of
vehicles, and that it continue to advertise these tenders in the
local print media.
CARRIED
CL89-035-333 -Various Parking By-law Matters
#620. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
i) THAT Council amend the Parking By-law to provJde for a maximum
3-hour limit for vehicles parked in the 90 spaces adjacent
to the Town Park on Wells Street;
ii) THAT Council amend the Parking By-law to provide for a zone of
15-minute parking permitted on Maple Street in front of Our
Lady of Grace Child Care Centre during the day; and
iii) THAT Council request the Public Works Department to review and
report on the viability of the existing parking configuration
in front of the Presbyterian Church on Mosley Street.
iv) THAT appropriate signage be erected to prohibit parking in
front of the new Lester B. Pearson Public School on Odin
Crescent.
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS
Release of Landscaping Securities; Wellington Meadows (65M-2675)
#621. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT upon the recommendation of the Director of Lei sure Services
for the Town of Aurora, the financial security in the amount of
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$8,000.00 held for Landscaping obligations in connection with a
Subdivision Agreement between Wellington Meadows and The
Corporation of the Town of Aurora ( 65M-2675) be re 1 eased it its
entirety.
CARRIED
Release of Landscaping Securities; Revlis Securities Limited
#622. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT upon the recommendation of the Director of Lei sure Services
for the Town of Aurora, the fi nanci a 1 security in the amount of
$53,027.71 held for Landscaping obligations in connection with a
Subdivision Agreement between Revl is Securities Limited and The
Corporation of the Town of Aurora (65M-2376) be released in its
entirety.
CARRIED
Selection of Members, Official Plan Review Citizen Working Committee; File
No. As46.o5.2o
#623. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the following citizen and Council
members be appointed to the Official Plan Review Citizen Working
Committee:
Mr. David Amborski
Mr. David Barrow
Ms. Kathy Kantel
Mr. Martin Paivio
Mr. G. Stoner
Councillor Timpson (Chairman)
Councillor Ochalski
CARRIED
Consent and Waiver of Notice; Valerie Ives
#624. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign an agreement to
consent to the application for first registration under the Land
Titles Act, by Valerie Ives, for the lands comprised of Part of Lot
84, Concession 1 E.V.S., Registered Plan Number 65M-2376; and
THAT all rights to any Notice of Application for first registration
in respect to the application by Valerie Ives, under the provisions
of the Land Titles Act, be waived.
CARRIED
Armadale Properties Limited re: Extension Agreement
#625. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign an Extension
Agreement with 751717 Ontario Inc., for those lands described as
Part of Lot 103, Plan 246, Aurora.
CARRIED
Agreement between James Irvine and Town of Aurora
#626. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign an agreement dated
October 25th, 1989, between the Town of Aurora and James Irvine,
related to the installation of a watermain along the westerly
extension of Ridge Road.
CARRIED
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Delegation of Mr. D. McCracken; and
PW89-052-337 -Restoration of Assumed and Unassumed Driveway Surfaces
#627.
BY-LAWS
#628.
#629.
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT existing standards of restoration within both assumed or
unassumed developments be reaffirmed; and
THAT the policy related to the requirement that asphalt be placed
on the entire driveway in all new developments be reviewed and an
additional report be submitted to Council for consideration.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for First Reading:
3143-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2792-85, being a By-law to
appoint a Deputy Fire Chief;
3146-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2765-85, a By-law to
prescribe maximum rates of speed on Orchard Heights
Boulevard and Aurora Heights Drive in the Town of Aurora;
3148-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2213-78; (Yellow Brick
House)
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Second Reading:
3143-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2792-85, being a By-law to
appoint a Deputy Fire Chief;
3146-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2765-85, a By-law to
prescribe maximum rates of speed on Orchard Heights
Boulevard and Aurora Heights Drive in the Town of Aurora;
3148-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2213-78; (Yellow Brick
House)
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
3141-89 Being an Adoption By-law for Official Plan Amendment
Number 54;
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;
3145-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2213-78; {placement of
Temporary Sales Trailer and/or office)
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Weller
Councillor Jones
Councillor Stewart
NEW BUSINESS
-enquired as to whether there was
any known residential occupation
of a Town owned Works structure
-advised that the York Regional
Police Department were
revitalizing the Neighbourhood
Watch Program
-enquired about the fire route
signage in the Aurora Shopping
Centre
ADM89-028-341 -Grant for Santa Clause Parade Committee
#631. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT a grant in the amount of $5,000.00 to the Santa Clause Parade
Committee, for the purposes of conducting the 1989 Santa Clause
Parade, be approved, the funds to come from Account Number 101-436.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#632. Moved by Councillor Timpson
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
CARRIED