MINUTES - Council - 19891129MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 57-89
Boardroom
York Region Board of Education Administrative Offices
Hednesday, November 29, 1989
8:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Mayor West in the Chair, Councillors
Jones, Mcintyre, McKenzie, Ochalski,
Pedersen, Stewart, Timpson, and
Heller.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Chief Administrative Officer, Clerk,
Deputy Clerk, Director of Planning,
Director of Personnel, Director of
Leisure Services, Fire Chief,
Treasurer, Acting Chief Building
Official, Manager of Engineering
Services, and Operations Manager.
Mayor Hest welcomed members of the 3rd Aurora Cub Pack to the meeting.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no disclosures of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, 1983.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#671. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the content of the Consolidated Agenda with additions, be
approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
PRESENTATION
Mayor West Presentation to Marjorie Dawson re: AMCT(A) Certificate of
Completion
Mayor West presented Marjorie Dawson, the Administrative Assistant in the
Clerk's Department, with a certificate indicating she had completed the
educational requirements to achieve the designation of Accredited Municipal
Clerk/Treasurer (Associate).
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes .No. 51-89, Wednesday, October 25, 1989; Special Council -
Public Pl anni nq Minutes No. 52-89, Thursday, October 26, 1989; Counci 1
Minutes No. 54-89, Wednesday, November 15, 19S9; and Special Council Minutes
No. 56-89, Monday, November 20, 1989
#672. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Heller
THAT the minutes of Meetings Numbers 51-89, 52-89, 54-89, and
56-89, be adopted as. printed and circulated.
CARRIED
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SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS
Correspondence and Petitions
Learning Disabilities Association of Newmarket-Aurora and District
That the weeks of February 26 to March 9, 1990 be proclaimed "Learning
Disabilities Weeks" in the Town of Aurora.
The Canadian Institute for Environmental Law and Policy re: Waste Reduction
Seminar, December 5, 1989
That this item be received, and that any members of Council and/or staff
members wishing to attend be authorized to do so.
Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: Rural Section Annual Meeting,
February 4 to February 7, 1990
That the invitation be received and any members of Council wishing to
attend be authorized to do so in accordance with the Town's policy.
Aurora (79) Taxi re: Request for three additional Taxi Licenses
That the request from Aurora Taxi be received, and referred to Staff for
follow-up in accordance with the Clerk's Department's previous report on
this subject.
Mr. Leslie Oliver, re: suggestions for demolition control in the Town of
Aurora
That the letter from Mr. Oliver be received, and referred to Planning
Staff for a report.
Dr. A 11 i son, Aurora, re: support for Transit system for disabled persons in
the Town of Aurora
That this letter be received and referred to the Transit Co-ordinator
for consideration respecting the proposed implementation of a disabled
Transit Service in the Town of Aurora.
Newmarket Saints Hockey Club re: request for proclamation of week of
December 11 -15 as Yellow Brick House Week
That the week of December 11 to December 15 be declared Yellow Brick
House Week in the Town of Aurora.
Staff Reports
LS89-058-366 -Neighbor request for tennis court screening -Summit Park
That in consideration of the request of the resident at 250 Kemano Road,
a 1990 budget submission for tennis court screening, in the amount of
$1,045 be made.
LS89-060-367 -Rental Arrangements -Church Street School
That rental usage requests for use of Church Street School by Aurora
Youth Soccer Club and the South Lake Simcoe District Counci 1 -Boy
Scouts of Canada be approved by Council, as per the approved user fee
schedule.
PER89-015-368 -Pay Equity Plan -CUPE Local 1359
That the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora authorize the
Mayor and Clerk to execute the appended Pay Equity Plan for CUPE Local
1359 Bargaining llnit Positions.
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PW89-057-369 -Assumption of Services for Aurora Orchards Subdivision Phase
II
That Council assume the services within the subject development, as
contained within registered plan 65M-2228.
PW89-059-370 -Tender Award -Tender PW1989-25 -Supply of Two 1989 Cab and
Chassis Complete with top loading Recycling bodies
That Tender No. PW1989-25 for the supply of two top loading waste
recycling vehicles be awarded to the second lowest tenderer, Frink
Canada, at its tendered price of $177,050.88.
PW89-060-371 -Final Payment Certificate, GTE Sylvania Canada Limited,
Supply and Installation of High Pressure Sodium Luminaires
That the sum of $25,943.13 being the 10% holdback required under the
Construction Lien Act be released to G.T.E. Sylvania Canada Limited.
#673. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
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
Mr. Andrew Brandt, M.P.P., Leader of the Ontario Progressive Conservative
Party re: Farm Tax Rebate Program
#674. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT a resolution be prepared and presented to Counci 1 at their
next meeting, expressing concern with the proposed changes to the
Farm Tax Rebate Program.
CARRIED
Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: Federal Goods and Services Tax
#675.
#676.
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora support the position of the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, respecting the request
for inclusion of municipal government, as zero rated for the Goods
and Services Tax implementation;
THAT so doing would recognize local government as a legitimate form
of government, allowing suppliers to provide goods and services
without Goods and Services Tax implications; and
THAT our Member of Parliament and Member of Provincial Parliament
be so advised.
C.l\RRIED
Mavor and Members of Council re: Bv-law
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT the concerns raised by residents, concerning the
unavailability of overnight on street parking, be. referred to the
January Committee of the Whole meeting;
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THAT staff endeavor to work with the residents to explore any
alternatives;
THAT the matter of proposed hourly limit on the parking surrounding
the Town Park, be reconsidered at the January meeting, in light of
the concerns expressed by Mr. Billingsly;
THAT possible suggestions to address this matter be provided for
consideration at the January meeting; and
THAT the residents be advised that the By-laws will continue to be
enforced in the interim.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
a) Canadian Union of Public Employees re: Waste Management
b) Aurora Committee of Adjustment re: Notice of Decision re: Maple Lane
Lands and Development Com an , B-27-89; (Granted with
Con 1 t10ns
c) Aurora Committee of Adjustment re: Notice of Decision re: Aurora United
Church, Application B-26-89; (Granted with Conditions)
d) Aurora Committee of Adjustment re: Notice of Decision re: 857405
Ontario Limited, Application B-25-89; (Granted with Conditions)
e) Aurora Committee of Adjustment re: Notice of Decision re: Consumers'
Gas Company, Application B-24-89; (Granted with Condi ti onsl
f) Ministry of Revenue re: Returns of 1990 Aurora Assessment rolls
g) The Regional Municipality of York re: report No. 18 Clause 6, of the
Engineering Committee re: Solid Waste Management
h) The Regional Municipality of York re: report No. 18 Clause 21, of the
Engineering Committee re: York Region Transit Study
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Planning Advisory Committee Minutes No. 55-89, Monday November 20, 1989
#677. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the Minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee Number 55-89,
dated Monday, November 20, 1989, be received, and that the
recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
#678.
Lease Town
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the portion of the Centre Street Road Allowance upon which the
sign is erected, not be 1 eased to the owners of the House of
Wellington; and
THAT the sign should, therefore, be removed.
CARRIED
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LS89-059-373 Volunteer Service Awards and Outstanding Achievement
J\Wa.ras
#67g, Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Council change the format of recognition of citizens for
outstanding cultural achievement/volunteer recognition from a
provincial focus to one with a municipal focus, encompassed by Town
of Aurora Annual Awards evening.
CARRIED
PER89-016-374 -Non-Bargaining Unit Salaries and Wages -Cost-of-Living
Increase for l990
#680. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the pay rates for non-bargaining unit full-time and part-time
positions, be increased by 6%, effective clanuary 1, 1990, to
reflect increases in the general cost-of-1 iving for the Greater
Toronto Area.
CARRIED
PL89-142-375 -Proposed Site Plan Agreement between the Town of Aurora and
Ariah Developments Inc., 89 Yonge Street South; SP-88-24
#681. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT subject to Bill 3140-89 coming into force, Council authorize
the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Site Plan Agreement between Ariah
Developments Inc., and the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
PL89-143-376 -Proposed Exemption to Part Lot Control Lots 10, 11, 12, Plan
65M-2655, Nugget Construction, PLC-01-89
#682. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
l. THAT Council approve the request for exemption to Part Lot
Control as requested by Nugget Construction.
2. THAT prior to giving the By-law third reading the applicant
revise the Engineering drawings to the satisfaction of the
Department of Public Works including provision to relocate the
hydro transformer and that the applicant's surveyor shall
certify that both the 1 ots being reconfigured and the one
remaining comply with the requirements of By-law 2213-78 in
respect of area and frontage. The applicant's surveyor shall
also certify that the dwellings constructed on both lots
comply with the building and siting specifications of By-law
2213-78.
CARRIED
PW89-058-377 -Viability of Existing Parking Configuration at the
Presbyterian Church on the Northeast Corner of Mosley Street and Victoria
Streef
#683. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the parking configuration at the Presbyterian Church be
returned to its original state, which provided for parallel parking
on the paved portion of the boulevard.
CARRIED
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PW89-061-378 -Snow Plowing of Parking Lots Tender No.
PWl9B9-28
#684. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Council award Tender Number PW1989-28 for snow plowing of
various parking lots to John Lawrie Enterprises Ltd.
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS
Water Meter Install at ion Project; Appointment of Totten Sims Hubicki
• ssoci ates
#685. Moved by Councillor Jones
THAT the Mayor and Clerk
Professional Engineering
Associates, regarding the
of Aurora.
·Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
be authorized to sign an Agreement for
Services with Totten Sims Hubicki
installation of Water Meters in the Town
CARRIED
Release of Securities; Heron Homes (Aurora) Limited
#686. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT upon the recommendation of the Director of Leisure Services,
for the Town of Aurora, the financial security in the amount of
$73,780.00 held for Landscaping ob 1 i gati ons in connection with a
Subdivision Agreement dated October 21, 1985 between Heron Homes
(Aurora) Limited and The Corporation of the Town of Aurora be
released in its entirety.
CA.RRIED
Release of Securities; Lakeview Estates (Yonge Aurora) Ltd.
#687. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT upon the recommendation of the Director of Lei sure Services,
for the Town of Aurora, the financial security in the amount of
$82,063.00 held for Landscaping obligations in connection with a
Subdivision Agreement between Lakeview Estates (Yonge Aurora) Ltd.
and the Town of Aurora be released in its entirety.
CARRIED
Appointment of Acting Zoning Administrator
#688. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
WHEREAS By-law 2213-78 as amended, provides that the Council shall
from time to time designate the person responsible for the
administration of Zoning related matters;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed appropriate to designate an Acting Zoning
Administrator;
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Council of the Corporation of the Town
of Aurora that Susan Seibert be and is hereby designated Interim
Zoning Administrator and shall be the individual responsible for
the Administration of By-law 2213-78, as amended.
CARRIED
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"Name The Park Contest", Family Leisure Complex
#689.
BY-LAWS
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#691.
#692.
#693.
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Park adjacent to the Family Leisure Complex be named
Lambert Willson Park.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Mckenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for First Reading:
3157-89 Being a By-law to exempt certain lots on Plan 65M-2767,
Aurora, from the Part Lot Control provisions as provided
in Subsection 49(5) of the Planning Act, 1983, S.O.
1983; (Approved by Council November 15,1989)
3158-89 Being a By-law to exempt certain lots on Plan 65M-2655,
Aurora, from the Part Lot Control provisions as provided
in subsection 49(5) of the Planning Act, 1983, S.D. 1983;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First 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 Second Reading:
3157-89 Being a By-law to exempt certain lots on Plan 65M-2767,
Aurora, from the Part Lot Control provisions as provided
in Subsection 49(5) of the Planning Act, 1983, S.D. 1983;
3158-89 Being a By-law to exempt certain lots on Plan 65M-2655,
Aurora, from the Part Lot Control provisions as provided
in subsection 49(5) of the Planning Act, 1983, S.O. 1983;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT the Third Reading consideration of Bill No. 3140-89 be
withdrawn from the agenda.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Dchalski
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for Third Reading:
3157-89 Being a By-law to exempt certain lots on Plan 65M-2767,
Aurora, from the Part lot control provisions as provided
in Subsection 49(5) of the Planning Act, 1983, S.O. 1983;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
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QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Ochalski
Councillor McKenzie
Councillor Pedersen
Councillor Weller
ADJOURNMENT
#694. Moved by Councillor Weller
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enquired as to whether
arrangements could be made to
commence recycling of waste
paper, within the Municipal
Office.
The Chief Administrative Officer
advised that a program of this
nature was under preparation.
enquired about the completion
of the improvement works at the
Canadian National Railway
crossing on Wellington Street.
The Chief Administrative Officer
advised Canadian National
Railway had indicated same
would be completed during the
1990 construction season.
asked whether the Annual New
Years Day Levee would be held.
Mayor West indicated same would
be held at the Aurora Family
Leisure Complex.
requested that the policy
established regarding the age
1 imi t for the use of the new
elevated running track at the
Aurora Family Leisure Complex
be reviewed by the Director of
Leisure Services.
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
J. West,
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C. Gowan, Clerk