MINUTES - Council - 19891115York Region
MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 54-89
Boardroom
Board of Education Administrative Offices
Wednesday, November 15, 1989
8:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Mayor West in the Chair, Councillors
Jones, Mcintyre, McKenzie, Ochalski,
Pedersen, Stewart, and Timpson
Councillor Weller absent on Vacation.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Chief Administrative Officer, Clerk,
Deputy Clerk, Acting Chief Building
Official, Manager of Engineering
Services, Operations Manager,
Director of Leisure Services,
Director of Personnel, Director of
Planning, Treasurer, and Fire Chief
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councillor Timpson declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Accounts paid
to 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.
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.
Mayor West declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Accounts paid to
Decor Glass, 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
#638. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the content of the Consolidated Agenda with additions, be
approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#639. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $2,201,532.80
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#8049 to 8086
Cheque#8087 to 8194
Cheque#8195 to 8239
Cheque#8240 to 8341
Cheque#8342 to 8485
Cheque#8486 to 8584
Manual Cheques
Cheque 202/89 to 212/89
TOTAL
L I B R A R Y
. $ 109,990.07
$ 233,454.90
$ 541,026.97
$ 701,027.07
$ 136,157.36
$ 479,876.43
$2,201,532.80
CARRIED
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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.
Mayor West, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest in
Accounts paid to Decor Glass, placed Deputy Mayor Timpson in the Chair, and
did not take part in the vote called for payment of this account.
SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS
Correspondence and Petitions
The Environmental Congress re: The Environment Show December 4 and 5, 1989
That this information be received, and that any Staff and/or Council
members wishing to attend be authorized to do so, in accordance with
normal policy.
Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: Transfer of payments to
Muni ci pa 1 i ties
That the Minister of Municipal Affairs, the Premier of Ontario, and Mr.
Charles Beer, M.P. P., be ad vi sed that the Corporation of the Town of
Aurora would encourage an approach to increases for the 1990 Ontario
Unconditional Grants Program, which would provide municipalities a
reasonable opportunity to provide at least a consistent level of service
for their inhabitants.
Palliative Care Services for York Reqion re: request for proclamation of
February 4 -lO, 1990, as "Palliative Care Week" in the Town of Aurora
That the Week of February 4 to February 10, 1990 be proclaimed as
"Palliative Care Week" in the Town of Aurora.
W. Walker memo to C.A.O. re: Parking Restrictions -McDonald Drive
That in light of the recommendation of the Public Works Department,
Council take no further action respecting amendments to the parkinq
restrictions on McDonald Drive at this time.
A. Merkur and Sons Ltd., re: School Bus Parking, Town of Aurora
That the correspondence regarding parking availability for school buses
be received with appreciation, and that letters be forwarded to the bus
companies operating in the Municipality.
The Regional Municipality of York re: Report Number 4 of the Administrative
Committee regarding Population Projections
That the Regional estimate of Aurora's future population be received and
referred to the Official Plan review process.
Metropolitan Stores (MTS) Ltd., re: Metropolitan Community Involvement
Program
That this item be received with appreciation.
Mr. and Mrs. Boccius, residents re: tennis courts in Orchard Heights
vicinity, and privacy issues regarding same
That the resident's concerns be received, and forwarded to the Director
of Leisure Services for a report.
The City of Stoney Creek, request for endorsement of reso 1 uti on regarding
Land Use Planning for Housing
That this request be received and referred to Planning Advisory
Committee for discussion in conjunction with the staff report on the
Minister's Housing Policy Statement.
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Optimist Club of Aurora Inc., re: Mobile Kitchen
That the letter from the Optimist Club be received and that the Club be
advised that as their proposed use does comply with the provisions of
the licensing By-laws, that the normal applications be submitted to the
municipality.
Liquor Licence Board of Ontario re: Application for Dining Lounge Licence
by Pandora Ristorante
That the notice from the Liquor Licence Board be received, and that the
appropriate Municipal Departments be so notified.
Inc., re: Sales Office,
That subject to provision of the required security and obtaining the
necessary consent from the Building and Zoning Department and the
Ministry of Transportation of Ontario, permission be granted to
Mannington Developments to locate a temporary sales office on their
lands at the north east corner of Yonge Street and St. John's Sideroad.
Staff Reports
CL89-036-344 Transfer of Substation Site to Aurora Hydro Electric
CommTSsion
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the required
documentation to complete the transfer of the Substation Site, located
at Yonge Street and Bloomington Road, to the Aurora Hydro Electric
Commission.
CL89-038-345 -Part Lot Control -Village Square Trails Incorporated
That Council approve the request from Village Square Trails
Incorporated, to exempt Lots 1 to 28 inclusive, Plan 65M-2767, from the
Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act (Section 49 (7)).
LS89-057-346-Tree Preservation By-law-Status of
That Council delay introduction of the tree preservation By-law until
further information relative to enforceability and ongoing analysis by
other municipalities is received.
TR89-022-348 -Interim Petition for Subsidy for 1989 Highway Expenditures
That Council approve the appended petition to the Ministry of
Transportation for interim subsidy on expenditures for construction and
maintenance to October 31, 1989.
TR89-025-349 -Taxes being cancelled under Section 496 of the Municipal Act
That the 496 taxes appended to this report be approved for write-off in
the amount of $7,273.07.
#640. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
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
SECTION B -MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Mr. Andrew Brandt, M.P.P. re: Bill 119
#641. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT this matter be referred to the Director of Leisure Services
for comments.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Director of Leisure Services be requested to assist in the
preparation of the correspondence to the province, setting out the
position previously put forward by Staff and the Municipality in
opposition to the proposed legislation; and
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora endorse the position taken
by the Parks and Recreation Federation of Ontario respecting the
implications of Bill 119.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
a) CN Engineering Division re: Grade Crossing, Centre Street
b) Canadian Mental Health Association re: appreciation for grant support
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee of the Whole Minutes No. 53-89, dated Wednesday, November 6, 1989
#643. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT the Minutes of the Committee of the ~!hole Meeting dated
Wednesday, November 6, 1989, be adopted as recommended by the
Committee, with the exception of recommendation number 5, regarding
the Financing of Residential Water Meter Installations, said
recommendation to be considered under the Unfinished Business
section on the Agenda.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
CL89-037-350 -Proposed Subdivision Agreement between the Town of Aurora
and Twice Elegant Ltd.; 19T-87115
#644. Moved by Counci 11 or Stewart Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT consideration of this report be deferred and dealt with under
the Unfinished Business section of the Agenda.
CARRIED
LS89-056-351 -Culture and Recreation Master Plan
#645. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT the proposal by ,lean Monteith and Associates Limited to the
Culture and Recreation Master Plan Ad-Hoc Committee, in the amount
of $49,975, be accepted by the Town of Aurora for preparation of
the Culture and Recreation Master Plan in the amount of $49,975,
with the additional allowance of a 10% contingency fee for work on
the project, as approved by the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation.
CARRIED
PER89-013-352 -Firefighter Negotiation -Acting Captain Classification
#646. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council agree to the terms of employment for the Acting
Captain classification, as negotiated between staff and the Aurora
Professional Firefighters Association.
CARRIED
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PER89-014-353 -Employee Benefits Plan -Renewal
#647. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Council agree to a one-year renewal of the existing employee
benefits plan with Conste 11 ati on Assurance Company, incorporating
revised monthly rates for Extended Health Care and Dental coverage
of $13.49 (single/$37.48 (family) and $21.52 (single)/$49.01
(family), respectively, and no change to the existing rates for
Life, AD & D, and LTD Insurance coverage, effective November 1,
1989,
CARRIED
PL89-135-354 -Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Part Lots 26, 27, 28, and
29, Registered Plan 246, Glenowen Properties Limited, Z-29-89
#648. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
1. That as staff have now determined the extent of the upgrade
required respecting the existing sanitary sewer that there is
no longer a servicing constraint to the Glenowen Properties
Limited development proceeding.
2. That Glenowen be required to pay a sewer charge of $3,408.00
per unit based on a proportionate share of the estimated cost
of upgrading the sewer on Machell Avenue.
CARRIED
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
W. Walker memo to Administrative Assistant re: Request for pre-servicing
approval; 750179 Ontario Limited
#649. Moved by Counc i 11 or Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT 750179 Ontario Limited be granted approval to proceed with
pre-servicing of draft plan of Subdivision 19T-88031 subject to
compliance with normal Municipal conditions.
CARRIED
Pitch-In Ontario re: 1990 Campaign
#650. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT Council authorize the payment of $575.00 to the Pitch-In
Ontario campaign, the funds to come from Account number 101-436.
CARRIED
Ontario Le,islative Assembly re: Notice of Hearings Bill 49, Municipal
Freedom ofnformation and Protection of Privacy Act, and Bill 52, Municipal
Freedom of Information Statute Law Amendment Act
#651. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Notice of Hearings be received as Information and the
Council of the Town of Aurora express concern to the Chairman of
the Standing Committee on the Admi ni strati on of Justice over the
inappropriately short period of time given those affected by the
proposed legislation to submit comments in respect of same; and
THAT staff be requested to submit a report to Council regarding the
potential Municipal impact of Bills 49, and 52, if the proposed
legislation is adopted by the Province of Ontario.
CARRIED
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Mayor West memo to Members of Council re: Handicapped Transit Service
#652. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded ~Y Councillor Jones
That permission be granted to undertake a survey of Aurora
households, in order to determine the need for a Handicapped
Transit Service in the Town of Aurora, at an approximate cost of
$1,200.00, the funds to come from Account #311-301.
CARRIED
TR89-021-347 -1989 July 1st Financial Statement
#653. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the 1989 July 1st Financial Statement be received, and the
matter of the deficit incurred be referred to a future Committee of
the Whole Meeting for further discussion.
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS
Release of Financial Securities; Edelstein Construction Limited
#654. 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 Fire
Chief for the Town of Aurora, the financial security in the amount
of $43,000.00 held for obligations in connection with a Site Plan
Agreement between Edelstein Construction Limited and The
Corporation of the Town of Aurora be released in its entirety.
CARRIED
Settlement Agreement; George Wimpey Canada Limited, Shields Contracting
Inc., and the Town of Aurora
#655. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a Settlement
Agreement between George Wimpey Canada Limited, Shields Contracting
Inc., and the Town of Aurora, dated the 15th day of September, 1989.
CARRIED
Town of Aurora Meeting Calendar; 1990
#656. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the 1990 calendar of Council and Committee meetings be
approved as prepared by the Clerk's Department, and that staff
prepare and distribute the Calendar to those concerned.
CARRIED
Appointment of Acting Zoning Administrator
#657. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the resolution regarding Appointment of an Acting Zoning
Administrator be deleted from the Agenda.
CARRIED
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Proposed New Administration Building
#658. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT Marshall Macklin Monaghan Limited be appointed as Pro,ject
Managers acting on behalf of the Town of Aurora for the purpose of
soliciting the design/build proposals, providing related
administration, consulting services and construction project
management for the Civic Administration Complex, as outlined in
their proposa 1 dated October 12, 1989, at an estimated cost of
$114,000,00 plus disbursements, the funds to come from Account
#102-902.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PL89-136-355 -Objection to By-law 3136-89; 99 Yonge Street South; Monreith
Development Inc.
#659. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Counci 1 confirms it's pas iti on in regard to the enacting of
By-1 aw 3136-89, respecting the Monreith Development Inc., on the
Yonge Street South property.
CARRIED
TR89-023-356 -Water Meter Installations;
TR89-024-357 -Timetable for Metered Water Billing; and
Recommendation Number 5 of the Committee of the Whole Regort Number 53,
dated November 6, 1989 re: TR89-016-301; Financing Resident1al Water Meter
Installations
#660. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
1. The Town is to finance the installation of all water meters
from the Waterworks Reserve Fund at an estimated cost of
$2,000,000.00. Property owners will not be charged for
meters.
2. The Town is to refund fees for water meters which were
collected in cash between 1978 and 1989, according to the
records in the Treasury Department. The refund is
restricted to the actual amount paid, without interest.
3. Where water meters have been installed under terms of a
subdivision agreement by the builder, the Owner will be
entitled to a refund of $125.00. All future Subdivision
Agreements will provide for water meters to be installed by
the Builder/Developer with no rebate to the purchaser.
4. Refunds are to be paid in February/March 1990 to applicable
property owners as listed on the last revised assessment
roll issued by the Ministry of Revenue in January 1990 for
1990 tax purposes.
5. The property owner will be responsible for exposing the site
for the meter and for any restoration work required; -
except in cases where a senior citizen or handicapped person
is unable physically or financially to perform the work. On
written application to Council for assistance, the Town will
investigate the need and arrange for the work to be done
when required.
CARRIED
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CL89-037 -350 -Proposed Subdivision Agreement between the Town of Aurora
and Twice Elegant Ltd.; 191-87115
#661.
BY-LAWS
#662.
#663.
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT subject to the provision of financial securities the Council
authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Subdivision Agreement
between Twice Elegant Ltd., and the Town of Aurora dated November
15, 1989, with respect to draft plan of subdivision 19T-87115; and
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 and water
servicing allocation to the 51 dwelling units, to be constructed in
said draft plan of subdivision 19T-87115,
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for First Reading:
3149-89 Being a By-law to appoint an Acting Chief Building
Official;
3150-89 Being a By-law to appoint an Acting Deputy Chief Building
Official;
3151-89 Being a By-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement
Officers for the Corporation of the Town of Aurora;
3152-89 Being a By-law to appoint Fence Viewers for the
Corporation of the Town of Aurora;
3153-89 Being a By-law to appoint Weed Inspectors for the
Corporation of the Town of Aurora;
3154-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2213-78; (Glenellen)
3155-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2213-78; (Coscan)
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Second Reading:
3149-89 Being a By-law to appoint an Acting Chief Building
Official;
3150-89 Being a By-law to appoint an Acting Deputy Chief Building
Official;
3151-89 Being a By-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement
Officers for the Corporation of the Town of Aurora;
3152-89 Being a By-law to appoint Fence Viewers for the
Corporation of the Town of Aurora;
3153-89 Being a By-law to appoint Weed Inspectors for the
Corporation of the Town of Aurora;
3154-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2213-78; (Glenellen)
3155-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2213-78; (Coscan)
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third 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;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
3149-89 Being a By-law to appoint an Acting Chief Building
Official;
3150-89 Being a By-law to appoint an Acting Deputy Chief Building
Official;
3151-89 Being a By-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement
Officers for the Corporation of the Town of Aurora;
3152-89 Being a By-law to appoint Fence Viewers for the
Corporation of the Town of Aurora;
3153-89 Being a By-law to appoint Weed Inspectors for the
Corporation of the Town of Aurora;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
NOTICE OF MOTION
Councillor Mcintyre gave Notice of Motion concerning the expansion of the
Terms of Reference given the LURA Group engaged to provide public
communications strategy for the residential water meter installation project.
Councillor Stewart gave Notice of Motion concerning the current practice of
the sale and distribution of water to the public from municipal supplies.
The Notice was withdrawn after indication from the CAO that a report of this
nature was currently in preparation.
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Jones -enquired as to whether a report could be prepared
outlining the status of the alleged by-law infractions at
the National Sports Centre Store on Yonge Street South.
ADJOURNMENT
#666. Moved by Councillor Jones
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:43 p.m.
CARRIED