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TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 03-90
Boardroom
York Region Board of Education Administrative Offices
Wednesday, January 24, 1990
8:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Mayor West in Chair, Councillors
Mcintyre, McKenzie, Ochalski, Pedersen,
Stewart, and Timpson.
Councillors Weller and Jones absent on
vacation.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Deputy Treasurer,
Director of Planning, Director of
Leisure Services, Director of
Personnel, Fire Chief, Manager of
Engineering Services and Acting Chief
Building Official.
Chief Administrative Officer absent
on vacation.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no disclosures of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, 1983.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#29. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
SECTION ''A" -CONSENT ITEMS
Correspondence and Petitions
Mr. Ken L. Cunningham re: Resignation as a member of the Ad Hoc Cemetery
Committee for the Town of Aurora
THAT the 1 etter of resignation be received with regret, and the
appropriate advertisements seeking a replacement on the Committee
be proceeded with.
The Regiona 1 Muni ci pa 1 ity of Durham re: Transfer of Laboratory Ana 1 ys is
from the Ministry of the Environment to Durham Region
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Public
Works Department for a Report.
Royal Canadian Legion re: Reguest permission to have a Turkey Shoot
THAT permission to hold a Turkey Shoot on April 7, 1990 be granted
to the Royal Canadian Legion.
Rotary Club of Aurora re: Purchase of a bus for the disabled
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Transit
Co-ordinator.
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Greater Toronto Area Greenlands Strategy re: Options for a greening
strategy for the GTA
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Leisure
Services Department.
Memo form Mayor West to Members of Council re: Advertisement in Aurora High
School Yearbook
THAT Council approve the placement of a full page ad in the Aurora
High School Yearbook at a cost of $165.00, the funds to come from
Account Number 101-301.
St. John Ambulance Ontario Council re: Request for grant to St. John
Ambulance
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to budget
discussions.
Canadian Wildlife Federation re: Request for proclamation of April 8
through April 14, 1990
THAT the week of April 8 through April 14, 1990 be proclaimed
"National Wildlife Week" in the Town of Aurora.
Staff Reports
CL90-002-028 -National Sports Centre
THAT Council receive the information of the By-law Enforcement
Officer appended hereto.
LS90-001-029 -Annual Tree Report
#30.
THAT Council adopt the recommended pruning 1 ist and tree removal
list for 1990 as appended to this Report.
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the resolutions respecting the foregoing matters be adopted,
and Staff be authorized to take all necessary actions required to
give effect to same.
CARRIED
SECTION B -MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Ed Murphy Sales re: York Region as a tourist destination
#31. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT a quarter page advertisement be taken out in the "York Region
Hospitality and Fun Guide" at a cost of $300.00. The funds to come
from Account Number 101-301.
CARRIED
Memo from Dorothy Wardle to Mayor and Members of Council re: July 1st
Event Preparations
#32. Moved by Counc i 11 or Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the resignation of the Deputy Treasurer from her active role
in the July 1st Event Preparations be received with regret;
THAT Mrs. Wardle be thanked for her involvement over the years; and
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THAT staff be canvassed to determine if there is any interest in
performing a similar role for the 1990 July 1st celebration.
CARRIED
Memo from Mayor West to Members of Council re: Ontario Rhythm Cloggers
#33. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the request of the Ontario Rhythm Cloggers for a grant
equalling 50% of the cost of the Community Centre rental in order
to hold their Canadian Clogging Festival in Aurora be approved, the
funds to be allocated from Account Number 101-436.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
a) Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: AMO Waste Management
Report, Second in the Series
b) Kennel Inn Animal Control Centre re: Quarterly Report -October,
November and December 1989
c) Regional Municipality of York, Assessment Region No. 14 re: Tax Impact
Study
d) Ms. Soti Liori re: Parking Infraction Notice
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Ad Hoc Cemetery Committee Report No. 1; and
ADM89-029-379 -Expansion of Cemetery Lands
#34. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
1. THAT the proposal by Toronto Trust Cemeteries not be accepted;
2. THAT the entering into of an agreement with Beacon Hall
whereby Beacon Hall would pay for 50% of the costs, estimated
to be $35,000,00, associated with creating an additional 9.9
acres of cemetery lands adjacent to the existing cemetery be
approved;
3. THAT Council allocate $35,000 in the 1990 Budget as the
municipal share of costs as estimated by Marshall, Macklin,
Monaghan, on 'behalf of Beacon Hall in order to meet the
conditions of that subdivision agreement before assumption of
the land by the Town;
4. THAT Counci 1 approve the conveyance of a 0.10 acre parce 1 of
1 and now owned by the Town to Beacon Ha 11 (over which the
Beacon Hall access road crosses) in consideration for the
above contribution on the part of Beacon Hall;
5, THAT Council approve the appointment of Marshall Macklin
Monaghan Limited to undertake engineering and other related
works in order to bring the proposed cemetery lands into
active use;
6. THAT staff be authorized to continue to negotiate with the
Aurora Cemetery Co. and their 1 ega 1 counsel respecting the
conditions for the linking of the roadways of the two parcels
and other related concerns.
CARRIED
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Planning Advisory Committee Minutes No. 02-90, dated January 18, 1990
#35. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting Number
02-90 be received, and that the recommendations carried by the
Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
CL90-003-030 -Proposed Subdivision Agreement between the Town of Aurora
and Saccucci, Croce and Croce; 19T-86020
#36. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
i) THAT subject to the provision of financial securities the
Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Subdivision
Agreement between Emilio Saccucci, Pietro Croce and Vi ncenzo
Croce and the Town of Aurora dated January 24, 1990 with
respect to draft plan of subdivision 19T-86020; 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 18 dwelling
units to be constructed in draft plan of subdivision 19T-86020.
ii) THAT if Council approves the imposition of the levy structure
in place prior to the 3rd reading of By-law 3156-89, the
increased amount being $12,096.00, be refunded to the Owner.
CARRIED
PW90-001-031 -Review of Proposed Multi-Way Stop locations
#37. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT requests to have multi-way stops at the following locations be
denied based on the data collected:
Richardson Drive -Lee Gate
Henderson Drive -McClellan Way/Baldwin Drive
Meadowood Drive -Heathwood Drive
McDonald Drive -Haida Drive
George Street -Kennedy Street
Seaton Drive -Glass Drive
Richardson Drive -Child Drive
THAT a request for a crossing guard at Henderson Drive and
McClellan Way be denied.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the recommendation it was:
#38. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT reference to the intersections of Seaton and Glass Drives and
Richardson and Child Drives be deleted.
CARRIED
The Resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED
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CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Ministry of Housing re: Low Rise Rehabilitation Program
The discussion on this subject commenced with a motion by Councillor
Mcintyre to request the Ministry to provide allocation for 10 units in Low
Rise Rehabilitation Program in 1990. The motion failed for lack of a
Seconder. During the discussion Councillor Stewart rose on a Point of Order
requesting that Counci 11 or Mel ntyre be advised she may have a Conflict of
Interest in this matter.
#39. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received.
CARRIED
Ms. Martha Deme, resident re: Re uest for Sto Si n or School Crossin at
urora He1g ts Dr1ve; an
Mrs. G. Wilkins, resident re: Reguest for a crossing guard at Crawford Rose
#40. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Public
Works Department for a Report.
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS
Release of Securities for Palmateer's Restaurant,141 Yonge Street South,
'urora
#41. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT upon the recommendation of the Public Works Department,
Director of Leisure Services, the Fire Chief and the Acting Chief
Building Official for the Town of Aurora, the financial security in
the amount of $11,000,00 held in connection with a site plan
agreement between Palmateer's Restaurants Inc. and The Corporation
of the Town of Aurora be released in its entirety.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
CL89-041-386 -Lot Levies -Various Draft Plans of Subdivision
#42. Moved by Counci 11 or Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT those developers on Kennedy Street West whose Subdivision
Agreements were approaching completion prior to the enactment of
By-1 aw 3156-89 be required to pay the equi va 1 ent of the 1 evi es in
place prior to third reading of the said By-law.
CARRIED
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QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Mcintyre
ADJOURNMENT
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#43. Moved by Councillor McKenzie
enquired as to why the
Industrial Parkway North has
not been comp 1 eted to the St.
John's Sideroad, providing a
bypass route for traffic.
Mayor West explained that the
matter was in the hands of a
private developer who was
currently negotiating with the
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority.
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
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C. Gowan, Clerk