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MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 60-89
Boardroom
York Region Board of Education Administrative Offices
Wednesday, December 13, 1989
8:01 p.m •
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE:
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE:
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Mayor West in the Chair; Councillors
Jones, Mcintyre (8:09 p.m.),
McKenzie, Ochalski (8:28 p.m.),
Pedersen, Stewart, Timpson, and
Weller
Chief Administrative Officer, Clerk,
Deputy Clerk, Director of Planning,
Fire Chief, Director of Personnel,
Director of Leisure Services, Acting
Manager -Engineering Services,
Acting Chief Building Official,
Operations Manager
Councillor 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 voting on such question.
Councillor McKenzie declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Accounts
paid to Herb McKenzie Auto Parts, 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
#699. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
PRESENTATION
Mr. Cam Smith, 1989 United Way Campaign Chairman
Mr. John James, the Past President of the United Way, attended the meeting
to receive a contribution to the 1989 Campaign, presented by Mayor West.
The funds, totalling $1,079.00 were raised through the co-operation of staff
and Councillors who participated in a Barbeque Luncheon.
DELEGATION
Transportation Officer, Ministry of Transportation re:
erv1ce
Mr. Murray English, a representative of the Ministry of Transportation of
Ontario, provided Council with background and statistical data related to
the Ministry's efforts to provide support to Municipalities implementing
transit for the physically disabled.
C. Wheeler re: Door-to-Door Transit Service
Mr. Whee 1 er, on beha 1 f of a number of concerned residents, presented to
Council the results of his research into the viability of the implementation
of a door-to-door transit service within the Muni ci pal ity. The estimated
ridership, and net operating costs were provided. It was requested that
Council approve the implementation of a door-to-door transit service
immediately for 1990 and not refer same to budget discussions.
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#700.
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Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the submissions made by Mr. Wheeler and Mr. English be
referred to the Report included on the Agenda concerning this
subject.
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
#701. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the Minutes of meetings numbers 57-89, and 58-89, be adopted
as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#702. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $4,168,170.84
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 #8585 TO 8641
Cheque #8642 TO 8742
Cheque #8743 TO 8870
Cheque #8871 TO 8983
Cheque #8984 TO 9109
Manual Cheques
Cheque 213/89 TO 233/89
TOTAL
CARRIED
L I B R A R Y
$ 322,566.45
$ 640,827.88
$ 431,794.34
$ 613,629.03
$2,159,353.14
$4,168,170.84
Councillor Timpson,
Interest in Accounts
take part in the vote
having previously declared a possible Conflict of
paid to the York Region Board of Education, did not
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.
SECTION ''A" -CONSENT ITEMS
Correspondence and Petitions
Ms. Catherine Frazee, Ontario Human Rights Commission re: reguest for
proclamation of "Human Rights Week'', December 10 to 16, 1989
That the week of December 10 to 16, 1989 be proclaimed "Human Rights
Week" in the Town of Aurora.
Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: The Development Charges Act
Receive as information, and refer to staff for implementation in
accordance with the Act's requirements.
The Kidney Foundation of Canada re: reguest for proclamation of "Kidney
Month", March, 1990
That March, 1990 be proclaimed "Kidney Month" in the Town of Aurora.
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Mr. Paul Balfour, resident re: reconstruction of Tyler Street
Receive as information, and forward to the Pub 1i c Works Department for
consideration in conjunction with the upcoming recommended 1990 Roads
Reconstruction Program.
Kennel Inn, Aurora re: 1990-1991 Animal Control Contract
Receive, and refer to the 1990 Budget discussions.
Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: 1990 Unconditional Grants
Program; and
Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: 1990 Unconditional Grants Program
That the communications be received and the efforts of the Association
of Municipalities of Ontario to convince the Province of Ontario to
increase the uncondi tiona 1 grants to acceptab 1 e 1 evel s continue to be
supported.
Ministry of Culture and Communications re: Public Libraries Act, 1984
Receive as information and forward a copy to the Aurora Public Library
for comments.
The Welcome Wagon re: request for proclamation of April 29 through May 6,
1990 as "Welcome Wagon Week"
That the week of April 29 through May 6 be proclaimed "Welcome Wagon
Week" in the Town of Aurora.
The Queen's York Rangers re: Return of the Freedom Parade
Receive as information and the appropriate arrangements be made to
facilitate the return of the Freedom of Aurora Scroll March 28, 1990.
Ministr¥ of the Environment re: Conference re: Addressing Environmental
Issues 1n a Cross-Cultural Context
That the information regarding the Seminar be received, and that any
Staff and/or Council members wishing to attend do so in accordance with
normal Town policies.
Staff Reports
LS89-063-383 -Communications Equipment-Public and Rink Attendant Safety
That a quotation, for two-way communications equipment in the amount of
$7 ,358.00, be Ace-Comm Inc., be approved for use by Aurora Community
Centre and Leisure Complex Rink Attendants.
PW89-065-384 -Fi na 1 Payment Certificate -Wells, Harrison, 1987
That final payment, in the amount of $27,249.99, for works carried out
in the completion of the 1987 capital project for the reconstruction of
parts of Wells Street, Harrison Avenue and Connaught Avenue, be made to
Lamco Construction Ltd., and that all costs be charged to account
381-312.
#703. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the reso 1 uti ons 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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SECTION B -MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada re: request for grant to assist in
Staff education and development program
#704. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT this item be received, and referred to budget discussions.
CARRIED
Mayor West memo to Members of Council re: Library Board Appointments
#705. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Wanda McKenzie and Tom Conners be appointed to the Library
Board for the remainder of the three year term ending November 30,
1991.
CARRIED
Councillor McKenzie memo to Mayor and Members of Council re: Winter Funfest
#706. Moved by Counci 11 or ,Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the proposed schedule for Winter Funfest be adopted in
principle, and that Council be apprised of any further developments.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
a) The Regional Municipality of York re: G.T.A. Seminar October 24, 1989
b) The Re1ional Municipality of York re: Housing Population Monitoring
Report 988-1989
c) The Regional Municipality of York re: Water Supply -Aquifier Study
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee of the Whole/Planning Advisory Committee Minutes No. 59-89, dated
December 4, l989
#707. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Counci 11 or Weller
THAT the Minutes of the Committee of the Whol e/Pl anni ng Advisory
Committee Meeting Number 59-89 be received, and that the
recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted.
DEFERRAL -Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#708. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT item number 8 of the Committee of the Whole/Planning Advisory
Committee Minutes, regarding Expansion of Cemetery Lands, be
deferred.
CARRIED
The resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED.
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STAFF REPORTS
ADM89-032-385 -Establishment of Metered Water Consumption Units to be
metered and Water and Sewer Rates to be imposed
#709. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Timpson
It is recommended that:
a) Council establish the policy of providing one watermeter for
each water service crossing from municipal lands to private
lands, and,
b) Council establish the following water and sewer rates which
will take effect once the installation of residential
watermeters has been completed:
1. Water -32.8¢ per cubic metre
2. Sewer -45.90¢ per cub metre
3. Flat Rate for Unmetered Residents:
Water -$194.69 per annum
Sewer -$271.96 per annum
CARRIED
CL89-041-386 -Lot Levies -Various Draft Plans of Subdivision
#710.
#711.
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the levies prescribed by By-law 3156-89 be applied to the
completion of all outstanding subdivision agreements.
DEFEATED
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the matter of the Lot Levies to be imposed on the Draft Plans
of Subdivision, be referred to Staff in order to receive a legal
opinion on this matter.
CARRIED
LS89-062-387-Tree Preservation By-law
#712. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
That the Town of Aurora not proceed with a tree preservation by-law
at this time, but rather take the following steps to enhance tree
preservation within the Town of Aurora:
a) Continue to enhance preservation policies through the Official
Plan and the Culture and Recreation Master Plan processes.
b) Continue to monitor and utilize the full provisions of tree
preservation strategies, within the context of draft plans of
subdivision approvals.
c) Commence a public education program, through various media, to
reinforce tree preservation/management importance.
d) Send letters to local MP and MPP representatives in order to
request a review of any existing legislation and to advise the
Town of Aurora whether abilities exist to enhance tree
preservation within municipal boundaries.
CARRIED
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PER89-017-388 -Pay Eguity Plan -Aurora Professional Fire-fighter's
Association Positions
#713. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora authorize
the Mayor and Clerk to execute the appended Pay Equity Plan for
Aurora Professional Firefighter's Association Bargaining Unit
Positions.
CARRIED
PL89-148-389 -PRIDE Program Application
#714. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT staff be authorized to make application to the PRIDE program
for funding in the amount of $121,500 to assist in the
reconstruction of the east side off street parking area and the
outdoor activity area and landscape/streetscape improvements at the
Seniors Building.
CARRIED
-Temporary Sales Facility;_Manningtgn Developments (St.
#715. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the placement of a building in the Mannington Development Inc.
site for use as a Sales Office, ultimately forming part of the
condominium be approved.
CARRIED
TR89-027-391 -Transit for the Disabled; and
De 1 egati on of Mr. C. Whee 1 er and Mr. M. English, re: Door-to-Door Transit
Service
#716. Moved by Counci 11 or Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Council approve in principle, the establishment of a transit
system for the physically disabled residents of the Town of Aurora
and refer this report to budget discussions.
CARRIED
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Ontario Multi-Material Recycling Incorporated re: Publication entitled The
Recycler
#717. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT this item be received as information.
CARRIED
LS89-061-382 -Policy Review re: Running Track
#718. Moved by councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
That Council approve the utilization of the elevated running/
walking track by youth aged 12 -15 years of age, for a trial
period until March 31, 1990 with the proviso that the policy be
automatically held in force if there is successful completion of
the trial period.
CARRIED
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RESOLUTIONS
Resignation of F. Reid, Treasurer
#719. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora accept with regret the
resignation of Frederick A. Reid, C.A., from the position of
Treasurer, effective December 30, 1989.
CARRIED
Proposed Changes to the Ontario Farm Tax Rebate Program
#720. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Stewart
WHEREAS, the implementation of the Farm Tax Rebate Program served
to recognize the disproportionately high levels of property and
school taxes paid by the Ontario Farmer;
AND WHEREAS the changes to the program instituted during the last
two years ties the eligibility for rebates to off-farm income and
requires the landowners to farm part of the property themselves;
AND WHEREAS the resultant impact on the Ontario Farmer is
significant given that in excess of one quarter of Ontario's
farmland is rented;
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by The Corporation of the Town of Aurora;
THAT the Province of Ontario be petitioned to eliminate the changes
made to the Ontario Farm Tax Rebate Program announced in the May
1989 budget; and
THAT a comprehensive review of the program be undertaken
incorporating consultation with the farming community prior to
implementing any additional changes; and that Mr. Charles Beer,
M.P.P. be so advised.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Review of results of Tender Award by Totten Sims Hubicki and;
ADM89-033 392-Award of Tenders for the Supply and Install at ion of
Watermeters
Mr. Dushan Marucelj, the Town appointed consultant supervising the metering
program, reviewed for Council the results of the tenders received for the
supply and installation of water meters.
#721. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the contract for supply of watermeters be awarded to Sensus
Technologies Incorporated (Rockwell) in the amount of $612,452.91;
and
THAT the contract for watermeter installation be awarded to David
Hart Industries Inc. in the amount of $442,490.00.
CARRIED
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BY-LAWS
#722.
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Moved by Counci 11 or Stewart Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for First Reading:
3159-89 Being a By-law to repeal By-law Number 2960-87, a By-law
to establish the office and define, limit and determine
the duties and responsibilities of the Treasurer;
3160-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2213-78; (Twinkle Light
Building Corp.)
3161-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2213-78; (Taylor)
3162-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2~13-78; (Glenowen)
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
#723. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Stewart
#724.
#725.
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Second Reading:
3159-89 A By-law to repeal By-law Number 2960-87, a By-law to
establish the duties and responsibilities of the
Treasurer;
3160-89
3161-89
3162-89
Being a By-law to amend By-law 2213-78; (Twinkle Light
Building Corp.\
Being a By-law to amend By-law 2213-78; (Taylor)
Being a By-law to amend By-law 2213-78; (Glenowen)
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
3140-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2213-78; (Ariah)
3154-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2213-78; (Glenellen)
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for Third Reading:
3159-89 A By-law to repeal By-law Number 2960-87, a By-law to
establish the duties and responsibilities of the
Treasurer;
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
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QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Weller
Counci 11 or Mcintyre
Councillor Ochalski
Councillor Timpson
Councillor Pedersen
ADJOURNMENT
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-requested a report outlining
attendance increases at the Aurora
Family Leisure Complex
-if a recycling program for
Christmas trees would be in place
this year
The C.A.O. indicated there wasn't
a program in place for 1989.
-enquired re: hiring status of the
vacant By-law Enforcement Officer
position
-Requested that Staff review the
Bus Route out to Bathurst Street
between Aurora Heights Drive and
Orchard Heights Blvd., now that
Whispering Pine Trail was
constructed, providing an
alternative connection between the
streets.
-re: status of the report related
to parking at the Town Park
It was reported that this matter
would be returned for
consideration in January
#726. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:27 p.m.
CARRIED
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J. Wesu, C. Gowan, Clerk