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MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 10-90
Boardroom
York Region Board of Education Administrative Offices
Wednesday, February 28, 1990
8:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in Chair, Councillors
Jones, Mcintyre, McKenzie, Ochalski
Pedersen, Stewart, Timpson and
Weller.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Chief Administrative Officer, Clerk,
Deputy Clerk, Deputy Treasurer,
Acting Manager of Engineering
Services, Fire Chief, Director of
Personnel, Acting Chief Building
Official, Director of Planning and
Director of Leisure Services.
Mayor West began the meeting by welcoming the 6th Aurora Girl Guides who had
completed a tour of the Municipal Office and were in attendance for a
portion of the meeting.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councillor Pedersen declared a pass i b 1 e Conflict of Interest in Accounts
paid to Canada Law Book 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 the
recommended appointments to the Seniors 1 Advisory Counci 1 as contained in
Staff Report LS90-004-061 as his spouse was one of the nominations, 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 Timpson declared a possible Conflict of Interest in the
recommended appointments to the Seniors 1 Advisory Council as contained in
Staff Report LS90-004-061 as a member of his family was one of the
nominations, and did not take part in or vote on any questions in this
regard, or attempt in anyway to influence the voting on such question.
Councillor Jones declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Accounts paid
to Timberlane Tennis Club due to membership in the organization, 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
#88. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#89. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Report PL90-029-077 related to Servicing Capacity Allocations
be deleted from the Agenda and referred to the next Council Meeting.
CARRIED
The Resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED.
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DELEGATIONS
Ms. Christine Mason, Ontario Humane Society re: Anti-Trap By-law
Ms. Mason addressed Council concerning the use of 1 egho 1 d traps for the
purpose of catching nuisance wildlife. Their potential danger to domestic
animals and small children was outlined. It was requested that Council seek
the necessary enabling legislation to allow consideration of a By-law which
would prohibit their sale or use in municipality except by licensed trappers.
#90. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT this matter be referred to the Unfinished Business Section of
the Agenda for discussion.
CARRIED
Ms. Anna Jessup, resident re: Forest cutting at Henderson Drive and
Bathurst Street
Ms. Anna Jessup, a young resident of the municipality, addressed Council on
behalf of the Environmental Club of the Regency Acres Public School
concerning the proposed development south of Henderson Drive, east of
Bathurst Street. A petition containing 165 signatures was presented
expressing the opinion that development with the resultant detrimental
effect on the environment ought not to occur.
Mayor West thanked Ms. Jessup for the presentation and provided her with a
plan i ndi eating the areas proposed to be preserved through the deve 1 opment
process.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
#91. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the Minutes of Meetings Numbers 01-90, 03-90, 04-90, 06-90,
07-90 and 08-90, be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#92. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $852,302.77,
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.
Manual Cheques
01/90 -148/90
CARRIED
$852,302.77
Councillor Pedersen having previously declared a possible Conflict of
Interest in Accounts paid to Canada Law Books did not take part in the vote
called for payment for this account.
Councillor Jones having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest
in Accounts paid to Timberlane Tennis Club did not take part in the vote
called for payment for this account.
SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS
Correspondence and Petitions
Aurora residents re: Request for stop signs on Kennedy Street West at
Temperance, George and Highland Court
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Public Works
Department for a Report.
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The Navy Leabue of Canada, Newmarket Branch re: Request permission to
conduct a Tag ay on May 3 -May 5, 1990
THAT permission be granted to the Navy League of Canada, Newmarket
Branch to conduct a Tag Day on May 3 through May 5, 1990.
Organization of Small Urban Municipalities re: 37th Annual Conference
THAT the correspondence be received, and those Members of Council
wishing to attend be authorized to do so in accordance with the normal
policy.
Mr. David Dixon, Aurora Village Co-operative re: Request for a bus shelter
on Henderson Drive
THAT the correspondence be received and referred to the Transit
Coordinator for a Report.
Staff Reports
ADM90-005-059 -Curbside Blue Box Recycling Program -Agreement with the
Ministry of The Environment
THAT Council undertake three readings of a By-law which authorizes the
execution of an agreement between the Town and the Ministry of the
Environment prescribing terms and conditions relating to financial
assistance provided by the Ministry for start-up costs and operating
costs for curbside recycling.
CL90-006-060 -Approval of 1990 Memberships
THAT Council approve the attached 1990 memberships and authorize the
Treasurer to pay same on receipt of invoices.
LS90-004-061 -Seniors' Advisory Council
THAT the following persons be appointed to the Seniors' Advisory Council
in Aurora for the purpose of advising on the operation of the Aurora
Seniors' Centre, 52 Victoria Street, and to meet conditions outlined in
funding for the Elderly Persons' Centres Act under the authority of the
Ministry of Community and Social Services.
Nominations
Mr. Len Ostick
Mrs. Bonnie Fleischaker
Mrs. Grace Timpson
Mr. Harry Mount
Mrs. Dorothy Fawcett
Mr. Lloyd Watson
Mr. Arnold Miller
Mrs. Alexandra Giessmann
Mrs. Jessica Smith
Mrs. Wanda McKenzie
Mrs. Irene Aspin
Mr. Ron Milton
LS90-005-062 -Annual Art Show and Sale -Aurora Community Centre, June 13,
14, 15, 16 & 17, 1990
THAT the 28th Annual Art Show and Sale be expanded to include artists
from outside the York Region boundary, as suggested in the letter
(enclosed) from the Society of York Region Artists.
THAT the Art Show include sculpture, as a new category to be adjudicated
in the same manner as paintings.
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THAT the hanging fee be set at $12.00 per artist.
THAT Counci 1 receive the report herein as information pertinent to the
28th Annua 1 Art Show and Sa 1 e at the Aurora Community Centre on June
13th and through 17th, 1990.
LS90-006-063 -Heritage Village Day
THAT Council approve Thursday, August 23, 1990 as Heritage Village Day
for Aurora at the Canadian National Exhibition.
PW90-014-065-Sewer Discharge By-law
THAT Council request that the Regional Municipality of York enforce the
"1987 Model Sewer Use By-law" and amendments thereto.
TR90-007-066 -Trial Period for Proposed Changes to Aurora Transit Routes
THAT Council approve a four-week trial period for the proposed changes
to Aurora Transit routes as shown on the attached route map.
TR90-008-067 -Council Remuneration, Council Conferences and Convention
Expenses
THAT Council receive the attached Report as information.
TR90-009-068 -Request for Supplementary Subsidy for Trans it Operation for
1989
THAT a request for a Supplementary Allocation of Subsidy Funds in the
amount of $5,297.00 for 1989 expenditures relating to Public Transit
within the Town of Aurora, be approved.
PL90-030-069 -Application for Exemption from Part Lot Control Lots 17 and
18, Registered Plan 65M-274o, YorkwoOd Investments l1mited; P[C-Ol-90
#93.
THAT Council approve the request for exemption from Part Lot Control by
Yorkwood Investments Limited.
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the reso 1 uti ons respecting the foregoing matters be adopted,
and Staff be authorized to take all necessary actions required to
give effect to same.
CARRIED
Councillor McKenzie having previously declared a possible Conflict of
Interest in the recommended appointments to the Seniors' Advisory Council as
contained in Staff Report LS90-004-061 did not take part in the vote called
adopting the recommendation contained in this Report.
Councillor Timpson having previously declared a possible Conflict of
Interest in the recommended appointments to the Seniors' Advisory Council as
contained in Staff Report LS90-004-061 did not take part in the vote called
adopting the recommendation contained in this Report.
SECTION B -MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Mr. Richard Pearman, President of Sault Ste. Marie Association re: Petition
to preserve the use of English as the official language
Councillor Mcintyre left the Council Chambers.
#94. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the correspondence be received.
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On a recorded vote, the resolution CARRIED
YEAS 6 NAYS 2
VOTING YEA: Councillors Jones, Ochalski, Pedersen, Stewart, Timpson, and
Mayor West.
VOTING NAY: Councillors McKenzie and Weller.
Councillor Mcintyre returned to the Council Chambers.
Community Services Council re: Development of a Community Resource Centre
#95. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT the request of the Community Services Council for the support
by the Council of the Town of Aurora for establishment of a
Community Resource Centre not be provided.
CARRIED
Ms. Maureen Bondar, Pickle-D's re: Request for No Left Turn Sign onto
Centre St. southbound from Yonge St. to be removed
#96. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the correspondence be referred to the North East Quadrant
Traffic Ad Hoc Committee.
CARRIED
Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: Regional Meetings
#97. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the correspondence be considered with the additional
correspondence from AMO later on the Agenda.
CARRIED
Memo from Colleen Gowan, Clerk to Mayor West and Members of Counci 1 re:
Parking Restrictions on Cousins Drive
#98. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Parking By-law be amended to remove the current parking
restriction on the north side of Cousins Drive between Gurnett
Street and Cameron Avenue.
CARRIED
Pitch-In Ontario re: Pitch-In Week -May 7-13, 1990
#99. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the week of May 7-13, 1990 be proclaimed as "Pitch-In Week" in
the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
a) The Regional Municipality of York of Clerk's Department re: Clause No.
7 of Report No. 2 of the Regional Engineering Committee headed,
"Uniform Sewage Service Rate"
b) The Regional Municipality of York of Clerk's Department re: Clause No.
13 of Report No. 2 of the Regional Engineering Committee, "Road -Load
Limitations"
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c) The Regional Municipality of York of Clerk's Department re: Clause No.
2 of Report No. 2 of the Community Services Committee headed,
''Multicultural Study 11
d) Association of Municihalities of Ontario re: New Dimensions -
Discussion Paper of t e AMO Conditional Grants Rev1ew
e) Mr. Douglas Worling, resident re: Designated Property Grant for 74
f) Bell Canada re: Dialing seguences for long distance calls within the
416 area code
g) Aurora Committee of Adjustment re: Notice of Decision re: Jane and
Chris Theofanidis, 30 Stoddart Drive, Aurora, Application A-05-90;
1 GranteJ 1
h) Bell Canada re: Bell Canada's telephone directories
i) Memo from Mayor West to Members of Council re: Taping of Meetings
j) Ministry of Tourism and Recreation News Release re: Aurora to update
Recreation Plan with the Ministry Funding
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Business Improvement Committee Minutes, dated December 1, 1989
#100. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the minutes of the Business Improvement Committee meeting held
on December 1, 1989 be received as information.
CARRIED
Planning Advisory Committee Minutes Number 09-90, dated February 19, 1990
#101. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting Number
09-90 be received, and that the recommendations carried by the
Committee be adopted.
Deputy Mayor Timpson in the Chair.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#102.
#103.
Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Recommendation No. 4 of the Report not be adopted and that
same be referred to the next Planning Advisory Committee Meeting
for further discussion.
CARRIED
Moved by Mayor West Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the 1 ast paragraph of Report PL90-022-052 re 1 a ted to figures
on vacancy rates of commercia 1 properties in the muni ci pa 1 i ty be
deleted.
CARRIED
Mayor West in the Chair.
The Resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED.
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STAFF REPORTS
CL90-005-070 -Proposed Subdivision Agreement between the Town of Aurora
and Maple Lane Lands Development Company Ltd.; 19T-85o66
#104. 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 Maple Lane Lands Development Company Ltd.
and the Town of Aurora dated February 28, 1990 with respect to
draft plan of subdivision J.9T-85066; and
i i) 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 31 dwelling
units, and 4 blocks to be future dwelling units to be
constructed in draft plan of subdivision 19T-85066.
CARRIED
PW90-010-071 -Assumption of Services for Lakeview Estates Subdivision
Phase II
#105. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Council assume the services within the subject development, as
contained within registered Plan 65M-2431.
THAT the Town retain financial securities in the amount of
$16,000.00 pending rectification of minor deficiencies.
CARRIED
PW90-011-072 -Assumption of Services for Aurora Orchard Subdivision Phase
III
#106. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT Council assume the services within the subject development, as
contained within registered Plan 65M-2229.
THAT the Town retain financial securities in the amount of
$25,000.00 pending clarification with respect to a drainage
easement on Lot 12 as well as rectification of minor deficiencies.
CARRIED
PW90-013-073 -Petitions for Multi-Way Stop and/or Crossing Guard on Aurora
Heights Drive at Crawford Rose Drive and at Mcleod Drive
#107. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the request for a multi-way stop condition and/or a crossing
guard at Mcleod Drive be denied and that the request for a
multi-way stop condition (without crossing guard) be approved at
Crawford Rose Drive based on the results of the field analysis by
staff.
CARRIED
PW90-015-074 -Northeast Quadrant Traffic Study
#108. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Council all ocate an expenditure of $10,000.00 to permit a
professional indepth analysis of alternative solutions presently
put forth.
CARRIED
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PER90-003-075 -1990 Firefighters' Negotiations Ratification of
Collective Agreement
#109. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the attached
collective agreement, Appendix A, between the Town of Aurora and
the Aurora Professional Firefighters' Association, Local 2870 of
the International Association of Firefighters, representing the
terms of employment for Fire bargaining unit employees for the
period January 1, 1990 to December 31, 1990.
CARRIED
PER90-004-076-Pay Equity for Library Board Employees
#110. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the Corporation of the Town of Aurora be recognized as the
employer of Library Board employees, for the purposes of Pay Equity.
CARRIED
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: 1990 Ontario Budget
#111. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Counci 11 or Timpson be appointed the Campaign Coordinator in
order to facilitate the initiatives of the municipality as proposed
by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
CARRIED
The Honourab 1 e David Peterson, Premier of Ontario re: Government's
allocation for 1990-91 municipal transfer payments
#112. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the correspondence be received.
CARRIED
Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: Regional Meetings
#113. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the correspondence be referred to the next Council Meeting for
consideration.
CARRIED
The Regional Municipality of York of Clerk's Department re: Clause No. 20
of Report No. 2 of the Reqiona l Engineering Committee headed, ))Transportation
in the Greater Toronto Area"
#114. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the correspondence be received.
CARRIED
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PW90-012-064 -1990 Supplementary Reguest
#115. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the attached 1990 Supplementary Request for payment of subsidy
monies for works to be undertaken on the triple pipe arch culverts
on Aurora Heights Drive at a total estimated cost of $200,000.00 be
approved.
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS
Release of Site Plan Securities -Ecole Catholigue St. Jean
#116.
BY-LAWS
#117.
#118.
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT upon recommendation of the Public Works Department, the Acting
Chief Building Official, the Fire Chief and the Director of Leisure
Services the financial security in the amount of $30,000.00 in
connection with a Site Plan Agreement for Ecole Catholique St. Jean
between The York Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board and
The Corporation of the Town of Aurora be released in its entirety.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for First Reading:
3158-89 Being a By-law to exempt certain lots on Plan 65M-2740,
Aurora, from the Part Lot Control provisions as provided
in subsection 49 (5) of the Planning Act, 1983, S.O. 1983.
3166-90 Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (HBBH-1
Realty Corporation).
3167-90 Being a By-law to authorize the execution an
agreement with Her Majesty the Queen, In Right of the
Province of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of
the Environment.
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:
3158-89 Being a By-law to exempt certain lots on Plan 65M-2740,
Aurora, from the Part Lot Control provisions as provided
in subsection 49 (5) of the Planning Act, 1983, S.O. 1983.
3166-90 Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (HBBH-1
Realty Corporation
3167-90 Being a By-law to authorize the executionof an
agreement with Her Majesty the Queen, In Right of the
Province of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of
the Environment.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
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Moved by Counci 11 or Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for Third Reading:
3167-90 Being a By-law to authorize the execution of an
agreement with Her Majesty the Queen, In Right of the
Province of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of
the Environment.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#120.
Ms. Christine Mason, Ontario Humane Societv re: Anti-Tra
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the Town of Aurora request the Minister of Municipal Affairs
to amend the Municipal Act to enable municipalities to pass By-laws
to prohibit and regulate the sale, and restrict the use of traps to
licensed trappers only, and;
THAT the municipality
Municipalities of Ontario
amendment.
correspond with the Association of
to solicit their support for the proposed
CARRIED
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Stewart
Councillor Ochalski
ADJOURNMENT
#121. Moved by Councillor Pedersen
enquired if there was a response to
the resolution passed by Council
concerning the implications of the
tire tax included in the previous
provincia 1 budget.
enquired whether a report could be
prepared by the Leisure Services
Department concerning recent
municipal initiatives related to
Tree Cutting By-laws.
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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