MINUTES - Council - 19900516MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 22-90
Boardroom
York Region Board of Education Administrative Offices
Wednesday, May 16, 1990
8:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Mayor West in Chair; Councillors
Jones, Mcintyre, McKenzie, Ochalski
Pedersen, Timpson and Weller.
Councillor Stewart absent due to
Government business.
Chief Administrative Officer, Clerk,
Acting Deputy Clerk, Director of
Building, Director of Planning,
Director of Personnel, Director of
Leisure Services, Director of
Public Works, Fire Chief, Treasurer.
Mayor West began the meeting by welcoming Sandra Cartwright, our new
Treasurer.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
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.
Councillor Timpson declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Accounts paid
to York Region Board of Education due to employment with same, and in
Accounts paid to Glenowen Properties due to ownership of a unit in the
condominium building, 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
#261. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the content of the Consolidated Agenda with additions, be
approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
DELEGATION
Mr. Al Majauskas, Valhalla/Tarahill Rateoavers Association re: Proposed St.
John Sideroad Widening
Mr. Al Majauskas spoke on behalf of the Valhalla/Tarahill Ratepayers.
Association regarding the widening of the St. John Sideroad from Yonge
Street to Bayview Avenue. Concerns were:
why a four-lane highway
why weren't residents informed
effect of four lanes on wetlands
February 16th meeting was not given sufficient notice
Ministry questions need for four lanes
Ministry requested documentation from the Town -never received
no record to show traffic studies had been conducted
McKenzie Marsh a Class 3 Wetland -Ministry strongly urges Town to
protect the area
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many classes of waterfowl use the area for nesting with the North and
South areas both important areas
no indication a tunnel under the road would solve problem or waterfowl
would use it
if Ministry didn't receive co-operation from Town, how can the
residents expect co-operation
Public weren't aware of what was proposed because the Town didn't keep
them informed
Mr. Majauskas requested the Town to rectify this issue and cancel
construction until further discussions are held.
The Chief Administrative Officer asked Mr. Majauskas for a copy of his
presentation, so that matters raised could be investigated.
The Mayor thanked Mr. Majauskas for his presentation.
#262. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the presentation be received as information and referred to
Staff for a response, when a copy of the presentation is received
from Mr. Majauskas.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#263. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded By Councillor Weller
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $4,177,626.30
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.
Cheques
Cheque #010523 TO #010555
Cheque #010556 TO #010686
Cheque #010687 TO #010774
Cheque #010775 TO #010843
Cheque #010844 TO #010916
Cheque #010917 TO #011018
Manual Cheques
210/90 -233/90
Water Meter Refund Cheques
Cheque 1001 -4288
TOTAL
CARRIED
LIBRARY
$ 151,729.53
$ 324,334.22
$ 769,829.55
$ 58,654.91
$ 617,495.76
$1,865,582.33
$ 390,000.00
$4,177,626.30
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.
Councillor Timpson, having previously declared a possible Conflict of
Interest in Accounts paid to The York Region Board of Education, and to
Glen owen Properties, did not take part in the vote ca 11 ed for payment of
these accounts.
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SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS
Correspondence and Petitions
Aurora Volunteer Fire Bri~ade re: Request for proclamation of June 2, 1990,
as "Muscular Dystrophy Day'
THAT Saturday, June 2, 1990, be proclaimed "Muscular Dystrophy Day" in
the Town of Aurora.
Heart Action Committee re: Request for proclamation of July 1 through July
8 as "Polo for Heart Week"
THAT the week of July 1 through July 8, 1990, be proclaimed "Polo for
Heart Week" in the Town of Aurora.
Mr. Barry C. Green, resident re: Reauest permission to close-off Avondale
Crescent, Saturday, June 23, 1990, 7: 0 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. for annual street
barbeque
THAT permission be granted to the residents to close-off Avondale
Crescent for their annual street barbeque, Saturday, June 23, 1990, 7:00
p.m. to 1:00 a.m., and that the residents notify the Works Department,
Fire, Police and Ambulance Departments regarding this event.
THAT permission be granted to the residents of Marsh Harbour to
close-off part of the entrance to Marsh Harbour for their annual street
party, Sunday, May 20th, 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and that the residents
notify the Works Department, Fire, Police and Ambulance Departments
regarding this event.
The Lung Association re: Request for proclamation of the month of June as
"Better Breathing Month"
THAT the month of June be proclaimed as "Better Breathing Month" in the
Town of Aurora".
#264. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the resolutions respecting the foregoing matters be adopted,
and Staff be authorized to take a 11 necessary actions required to
give effect to same.
CARRIED
SECTION B -MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Aurora Men's Sl o-Pi tch Lea,ue re: Re~uest permission to operate a "Beer
Garden", Aurora Leisure Camp ex, June 2 -24, 1990
#265. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT permission be granted to the Aurora Men's Slo-Pitch League to
operate a "Beer Garden" at the Aurora Leisure Complex, June 22-24,
1990.
CARRIED
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Eddie and The Cruisers, Slo-Pitch Masters Team re: Re~uest permission to
operate a "Beer Garden", Leisure Complex, July 20 -22, 1 90
#266. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT permission be granted to the Eddie and The Cruisers, Slo-Pitch
Masters team to operate a "Beer Garden" at the Aurora Leisure
Complex, July 20-22, 1990.
CARRIED
Christian Horizons re: Report of the Provincial Municipal Social Services
#267. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Counci 11 or .Jones
THAT the correspondence be received as information, and that the
particular issue should be dealt with by the Region.
CARRIED
Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: Advisory Committee, Trees Act
#268. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
L i guor Licence Board of Ontario re: App 1 i cation, Aurora Bowl Recreation a 1
Facility, Licence No. 070377
#269. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada re: Invitation to Council Members re:
Annual Benefit Golf Tournament, June 5, 1990
#270. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Mr. Scott Keddie, Lester B. Pearson Public School re: Request that parking
signs be covered on Odin Crescent and Spruce Street from Mark Street to
Batson Drive, June 5, 1990 for grand opening of Lester B. Pearson Public
School
#271. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT permission be granted to Mr. Scott Keddie, Lester B. Pearson
Public School, to have the parking signs covered on Odin Crescent
and Spruce Street from Mark Street to Batson Drive, June 5, 1990.
CARRIED
The Corporation of the City of Chatham re: Use of Refillable Soft Drink
Beverage Containers
#272. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Council of the Town of Aurora support the Resolution from
the City of Chatham regarding use of refillable soft drink beverage
containers.
CARRIED
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Mayor John G. West, Memo re: Impaired Driving
#273.
#274.
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the Premier of Ontario be urged to hire more judges and staff
to accommodate the backlog in dealing with impaired drivers.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT permission be granted to Mr. Bob McRoberts, Dr. G.W. Williams
Secondary School to have the "no parking" signs covered on the
south side of Dunning Avenue, June 7, 1990, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00
p.m.
CARRIED
GO Transit re: Location and Distances of Bus Stop Shelter at Yonge Street
and Batson Drive
#275. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT permission be granted to install a bus stop shelter at Yonge
Street and Batson Drive.
CARRIED
Councillor H. McKenzie, Memo re: July 1st Activities -Street Closings
#276. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT permission be granted to the July 1st Committee to allow the
street closings as requested for the July 1st festivities.
CARRIED
Memo -J. Currier re: Official Plan Review -Environment, Agriculture and
Open Space Workshop
#277. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT an Ad Hoc Committee for a review and developing environmental
strategy be formed consisting of four citizens and two or three
Councillors.
CARRIED
Memo-J. Currier re: Tree Preservation By-law
#278. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the correspondence be received with regret.
CARRIED
Memo -John G. West, Mayor re: Delivery of Junk Mail
#279. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Staff investigate pertinent information from the City of
Montreal regarding junk mail to see if it is feasible to enact a
By-law.
CARRIED
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CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
Ontario Energy Board re: Consumers Gas Application
The ReTional Municipality of York re: Clause No. 10, Report 7 of
Regiona Engineering Committee headed "Speed Limit, Wellington Street
West -Town of Aurora"
Ontario Urban Transit Association re: CTI SPIRIT Awards
Ministry of Transportation re: Aurora Transportation Planning Study
Ministry of Transportation re: 1990 Supplementary Subsidy Allocation
Aurora Committee of Adjustment re: Notice of Decision re: George and Iris
All~"· n 11 nn IHranteJ'
Aurora Hydro Electric Commission re: Lower Aurora Heights Ratepayer's
Assoc1ation -Installation of New Hydro Poles
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee of the Whole Minutes No. 21-90, dated Monday, May 7, 1990.
#280. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting Number· 21-90 be
received, and that the recommendations carried by the Committee with the
exception of Recommendation #10, related to report CL90-014-139 -
Overnight Parking -Town Park, be adopted.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM COMMITTEE OF WHOLE REPORT
CL90-014-139 -Overnight Parking -Town Park
#10. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
i) THAT A By-1 aw be prepared providing for "No Parking" between
1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. on those portions of Wells Street,
Mosley Street, Metcalfe Street and Larmont Street, where they
abut the Town Park;
i i) THAT Council not proceed with a 11 owing overnight parking by
permit, adjacent to the Town Park; and
iii) THAT there be no hourly parking restriction imposed on the
existing street parking surrounding the Town Park between
7:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. the next day.
DEFERRAL -Upon the question of the adoption of the recommendations, it was:
#281. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT this matter be deferred until after a site meeting is held on
May 22, 1990, at 7:00 p.m.
The deferral resolution CARRIED.
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STAFF REPORTS
ADM90-006-143 -Town of Aurora Insurance Policy -1990-91
#282. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Counci 1 approve the renewa 1 of the Town's present insurance
policy with the Frank Cowan Company limited (B.D. Gilbert, Broker)
at a total estimated cost of $142,043 for the year beginning May 1,
1990.
CARRIED
lS90-015-144 -lease Renewal--Aurora Early learning Centre Co-op Inc.
#283. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Co unci 1 approve the renewa 1 of the 1 ease of the Jack Woods
Property ( 95 A 11 aura Blvd.) for a one-year term commencing August
1, 1990, with expiration July 31, 1991 in the amount of $8,280.00
per annum with the Aurora Early learning Centre Co-op Inc.
CARRIED
lS90-016-145 -Capital Project--Sound Attenuation -leisure Complex
#284. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the bid submitted by Disal Contracting ltd., 75 Fernstaff
Court, Units 20 & 21, Concord, Ontario, l4R 3R4 code, in the amount
of $82 ,500.00, be accepted by the Town of Aurora with the forma 1
installation date to commence on or before June 18, 1990.
CARRIED
Pl90-058-146 -Proposed Site Plan Agreement between the Town of Aurora and
Coscan Development Corporation, 2 Orchard Heights Boulevard, SP-89-18
#285. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Jones
1. THAT subject to By-law 3155-89 coming into force, Council
authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Site Plan Agreement
between Coscan Development Corporation and the Town of Aurora.
2. THAT resolution #33 passed by Council at its meeting of
January 13, 1988, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign an
agreement between Coscan Development Corporation and the Town
of Aurora (SP-87-19) is hereby rescinded.
CARRIED
Pl90-059-147 -Proposed Site Plan Agreement between the Town of Aurora and
RYTY Real Estate ltd., 125 Mary Street, SP-90-07
#286. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Site Plan
Agreement between RYTY Real Estate ltd. and the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
Pl90-060-148 -Proposed Site Plan Agreement between the Town of Aurora and
lorr Investments lfmited, l55 Edward Street, SP-90-06
#287. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT subject to By-law 3181-90 coming into force, Council authorize
the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Site Plan Agreement between lorr
Investments limited and the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
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PW90-028-149 -CN Crossing on Wellington Street
#288. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT this report be accepted as information.
THAT the cost to repair the asphalt at the Centre Street siding, up
to $2,000.00, be approved and funded from Roads/Engineer Reserve.
CARRIED
PW90-029-150 -Legal Agreement -M.T.O. St. John Sideroad and King's
Highway No. 11
#289. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Counci 1 authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign an Agreement
between the Town of Aurora and the Ministry of Transportation to
allow the design and reconstruction of the intersection of Yonge
Street and St. John Sideroad under the direction of the Town; and
THAT a By-law be passed to designate that section of St. John
Sideroad west of Yonge Street as part of the Town's road system.
CARRIED
PW90-030-151 -Boulevard Grass Cutting -Additional Equipment
#290. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT Council approve the purchase of a flail mower attachment and
four summer tires for the Pub 1 i c Work's Trackless MTIV unit up to
an amount of $7 ,800.00. That the funds be provided from the
Roads/Engineering Reserve.
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS
#291.
#292.
#293.
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the signing authority for the Town of Aurora be Mayor John
West or Councillor George D. Timpson and Treasurer Sandra
Cartwright or Deputy-Treasurer Dorothy Wardle.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
WHEREAS it is deemed desirable to obtain scale models of the
buildings which are being proposed as the Town's new Civic Complex;
AND WHEREAS the costs for obtaining such scale models will exceed
$8,000 each;
AND WHEREAS the precise costs for constructing the models cannot be
determined at this time;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Town of Aurora agrees
to compensate any bidders who are unsuccessful in the Design/Build
Competition for the Town's new Civic Complex the amount of $8,000
as partial payment for the construction of scale models of the
buildings being proposed.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT, upon recommendation of the Director of Public Works, Director
of Building Administration, the Fire Chief and the Director of
Leisure Services, the financial securities held in connection with
the following Site Plan Agreements be released in their entirety.
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Site Plan
Agreement No.
Security
Amount
Aurora Wellington Properties
Cochrane Dunlop/MacLean Hunter
Magum Petroleum
SP-86-07
SP-87-13
SP-87-01
SP-87-17
SP-87-20
$28,400.00
1,800.00
7,600.00
14,050.00
28,000.00
Melher Investments
David Paul Holdings
645502 Ontario Ltd.
BY-LAWS
#294.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for First Reading:
3193-90 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2613-83 as amended, a
By-law to provide for the regulation of parking in the
Town of Aurora.
3194-90 Being a By-law to approve the sale of certain lands by
the Corporation of the Town of Aurora to Park Place Manor
Limited.
3195-90 Being a By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 56
(Beavertop Investments Limited).
3196-90 Being a By-law to authorize the transfer of Lot 80, Plan
65M-2380.
3197-90 Being a By-law to adopt the estimates of all sums
required during the year for general purposes, net
regional levy and education requirements; and to strike
the rate of taxation for the year 1990.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#295. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT By-law No. 3193-90 be withdrawn until further notice.
CARRIED
The resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED.
#296. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Second Reading:
3193-90 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2613-83 as amended, a
By-law to provide for the regulation of parking in the
Town of Aurora.
3194-90 Being a By-law to approve the sale of certain lands by the
Corporation of the Town of Aurora to Park Place Manor
Limited.
3195-90 Being a By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 56
(Beavertop Investments Limited).
3196-90 Being a By-law to authorize the transfer of Lot 80, Plan
65M-2380.
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3197-90 Being a By-law to adopt the estimates of all sums
required during the year for general purposes, net
region a 1 1 evy and education requirements; and to strike
the rate of taxation for the year 1990.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
3155-89 Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (Coscan).
3181-90 Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (Lorr
Investments).
3183-90 Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (Town of
Aurora).
3186-90 Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 3046-88.
3187-90 Being a By-law to establish schedules of retention
periods in documents, records and other papers of the
Aurora Public Library.
3188-90 Being a By-law to designate a multiple-stop intersection
at various intersections in the Town of Aurora.
3190-90 Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2345-80 as amended, a
By-law for the licensing, regulating, and governing
taxicab brokers, owners, and drivers.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
#299.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
3196-90 Being a By-law to authorize the transfer of Lot 80, Plan
65M-2380.
3197-90 Being a By-law to adopt the estimates of all sums
required during the year for general purposes, net
regional levy and education requirements; and to strike
the rate of taxation for the year 1990.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
NOTICE OF MOTION
Councillor Mcintyre gave Notice of Motion respecting the drafting of a
By-law regulating top soil.
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Councillor Weller thanked those Councillors who signed the pledge sheet for
Councillor Jones endeavours to help raise funds for the bus for the disabled,
and requested Councillors to attend the tennis matches, September 15, 1990.
ADJOURNMENT
#300. Moved by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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