MINUTES - Council - 19900411MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 18-90
Boardroom
York Region Board of Education Administrative Offices
Wednesday, April 11, 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,
Acting Deputy Clerk, Director of
Building, Director of Planning,
Director of Leisure Services,
Director of Personnel, Director of
Public Works, Fire Chief, Deputy
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 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 the Staff
Report BA90-001-106 related 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.
Councillor Jones also declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Resolution
No. 12 related to Timberlane Tennis and Country Club, as he will be
co-chairing the event , 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
#186. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the content of the Agenda with one deletion and one addition
be approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#187. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the fo 11 owing Accounts in the total amount of $3,169,364.32
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 #10036 TO #10071
Cheque #10072 TO #10189
Cheque #10190 TO #10229
Cheque #10230 TO #10293
Cheque #10294 TO #10408
Cheque #10409 TO #10522
L I B R A R Y
$211,965.41
$ 13,326.86
LIBRARY
$390,739.65
$ 91,823.94
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Capital Cheques
00237 -00238
Manual Cheques
170/90 -209/90
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$ 32,477.23
$2,429,031.23
CARRIED
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,
Interest in Accounts
take part in the vote
having previously declared a possible Conflict
paid to The York Region Board of Education, did
called for payment of this account.
SECTION "A'' -CONSENT ITEMS
Correspondence and Petitions
of
not
Organization of Small Urban Municipalities re: 37th Annual Conference on
May 2 to May 4, 1990
THAT the correspondence be received, and those Members of Council
wishing to attend be authorized to do so in accordance with the normal
policy.
Ministry of Natural Resources re: Request for proclamation of May 6
through May 12 as "National Forest Week''
THAT the week of May 6 through May 12, 1990 be proclaimed "National
Forest Week" in the Town of Aurora.
Optimist Club of Aurora Inc. re: Request for proclamation of May 7 through
May II as ''Respect For Law Week''
THAT the week of May 7 through May 11, 1990 be proclaimed "Respect For
Law Week" in the Town of Aurora.
York Region Transplant Awareness Group re: Request for proclamation of
Apri 1 2[ through Apri 1 28 as "Organ Donor Awareness Week"; and Request for
donation
THAT the week of Apri 1 22 through April 28, 1990 be proclaimed "Organ
Donor Awareness Week" in the Town of Aurora.
Minister of State Multiculturalism and Citizenshi~ re: Re~uest for
proclamation of April I5 through April 2I, 1996 as 'Nat10nal c'it12enship
Week"
THAT the week of April 15 through April 21, 1990 be proclaimed "National
Citizenship Week'' in the Town of Aurora.
140 Aurora Squadron re: Request permission to hold a parade on May 27, 1990
THAT permission be granted to the 140 Aurora Squadron to hold a parade
on May 27, 1990 at 1:45 p.m., and that the Works Department and the
Police Department be notified.
Staff Reports
BA90-001-106 -Signage -Timberlane Tennis Club
THAT Council consider an amendment to the Sign By-Law for permitting the
placement of signage in accordance with the proposal appended hereto at
the Timberlane Tennis Club.
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BA90-004-107 -Signage -Newmarket JC Homeshow
THAT the Newmarket Junior Chamber of Commerce be advised that the Town
of Aurora does not object to the placement of road signage at the
intersections of Wellington Street and Bathurst Street, and Wellington
Street and Bayview Avenue after April 22nd, 1990.
CL90-015-108 -Newspaper Boxes
THAT staff be directed to correspond with owners of newspaper boxes to
have boxes and sites cleaned up. Further, that the owners be requested
to advise how many and where their boxes are located in Aurora.
#188. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
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
Councillor Jones, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest
in the Staff Report BA90-001-106, related to Timberlane Tennis Club, did not
take part in the vote called adopting the recommendation contained in this
Report.
SECTION B -MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Students For Students re: Donation for their Fund Raising Campaign
#189. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
The Regional Municipality of York, Clerk's Department re: Report entitled
"Industry on Private Services"
#190. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Report be referred to the April 17, 1990 Planning Advisory
Committee Meeting.
CARRIED
Memo from Assistant By-law Enforcement Officer to Colleen Gowan re: Request
for a hot dog cart
#191. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor-Pedersen
THAT permission be granted to Mr. Dorian Farmer of G. W. Williams
School to operate a hot dog cart.
CARRIED
Memo from C. Gowan to Mayor and Council re: Requested Taxi Fare Increase
#192. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the increase in Taxi fare be approved and the necessary by-law
be prepared.
CARRIED
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Aurora Agricultural Society re: Horse Show and Agricultural Fair
#193. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT permission be granted to the Aurora Agricultural Society -
Horse Show and Agricultural Fair to include an additional day, June
8, 1990, to operate their beer marquis.
CARRIED
Ministry of Transportation re: 1990-91 Connecting Link Construction Program
#194. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the correspondence· be received as information.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#195. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT a
advising
outlined
letter be written to the Ministry of Transportation,
of Council's concern that the Connecting Link Program as
had been rejected.
CARRIED
The Resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED.
Memo from Mayor West to Members of Council re: Underpass at Batson
#196. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT a report regarding underpass at Batson Drive be submitted to
Council in regard to these lots.
CARRIED
Memo from Mayor West to Members of Council re: Queen's York Rangers -
Annual Inspection
#197. THAT permission be granted to the Queen's York Rangers to use the
Aurora Community Centre for two days, free of charge for their
Annual Inspection, providing there are no previous commitments for
the building, and charges related to same be taken from 1990 Grant
Account #101-436.
CARRIED
Optimist Club of Aurora Inc. re: Request permission to operate a Beer
Garden at the Men's Slo Pitch Tournament on June 15 -June 17, 1990
#198. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT permission be granted to the Optimist Club of Aurora to
operate a Beer Garden at their Men's Slo Pitch Tournament on June
15 -June 17, 1990;
THAT evidence be provided of liability insurance, with the minimum
amount of one-half million dollars;
THAT all requirements by the Liquor Control Board of Ontario, the
York County Health Unit, the York Regional Pol ice and the Aurora
Fire Department are adhered to;
THAT clean up of the sites be provided by tournament organizers,
subject to the direction of the Parks Supervisor; and
THAT the beer garden be located at the north parking lot of the
Complex or alternatively to an area south of diamond #1. The
preference on our part would be, at the parking lot north of the
Complex.
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AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#199. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the liability be raised to $1,000,000.
CARRIED
The Resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED.
Persechini 's Easter Seal Run/Wal kathon re: Request ~ermission to use the
facilities of Fiuery Park to hold the third annual CK N Midway on May 9-13,
1990
#200.
#201.
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the Campbell Amusements Firm provide the following:
a) Evidence of $2,000,000.00 in liability insurance.
b) Compliance with all provincial and municipal regulations in
the siting of the rides and the help and cleanliness of the
site and washroom areas.
c) THAT the clean up and repair of the site be subject to the
approval of the Director of Leisure Services.
d) THAT a damage deposit, in the amount of $1,000.00 be provided.
e) THAT all garbage pick-up and night security be provided by
Campbell Amusements.
f) THAT repairs to the asphalt be carried out to the satisfaction
of the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
The Regional Municipality of York of Clerk's Department re: Clause No. 26
of Report No. 5 of the Regional Engineering Committee headed, 11 1990 Road
Construction Programme
#202. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
PL90-048-109-Scheduling of April 26 Public Planning Meeting
#203. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the Public Planning Meeting scheduled for April 26, 1990 be
cancelled and rescheduled for 9:00 p.m., on May 16, 1990, during
the regular Council Meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
a) of Adjustment re: Notice of Decision re: Paul and
(Kent Pollardl'--62Jf!SJJer [)r_i\lh All_Y'Qra,__l\JJp]ication
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b)
c) Midwa
1 noer,, 1cat1on
d)
e) Town of Harrow and Township of Colchester South re: Donation to the
Essex County Flood Relief Fund
f) The Regional MunicipalitJ of York of Clerk's Department re: Clause No.
25 of Report No. 5 o the Regional Engineering Committee headed,
"Consultants -Widening and Reconstruction, Leslie Street and Bayview
Avenue"
g) Ministry of Housing re: Ministry's Building Administration Fund
h) Ministry of Transportation re: Subsidy payment for public
transportation assistance
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee of Whole Minutes No. 17-90, dated April 2, 1990
#204. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting Number 17-90
be received, and that the recommendations carried by the Committee
be adopted.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
BA90-002-110 -Signage -89 Yonge Street South
#205. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
1. THAT no action be taken by Council at this time with respect
to the application by Sta-Brite Signs for exemption to the
Sign By-law to allow placement of a pylon sign at the plaza
under construction at 89 Yonge Street South.
2. THAT the potential for pylon signage for this property be
considered in conjunction with the property to the South, the
impact on 1 andscaping required in accordance with the
respective Site Plan Agreements and with input from the
Planning and Leisure Services Departments.
CARRIED
BA90-003-111 -Fees and Service Charges -Building Permits
#206. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Council further amend the schedule of approved fees and
service charges related to the Building Administration Department
to increase the fee's for Building Permits as follows:
Single & Multiple Family Dwellings: $3.20/square metre (including
additions)
CARRIED
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CL90-013-112 -Street Name -Aurora East Industrial Estates
#207. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Stewart
i) THAT Counci 1 determine the name to be assigned to the street
in the Aurora East Industrial Estates running East and West
from Earl Stewart Orive to John West Way; and
i i) THAT the name OCHALSKI ROAD be approved for use in the draft
plan of subdivis1on.
CARRIED
PW90-018-113 -Residents' Petitions for Multi-Way Stops and Crossing Guards
#208. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Timpson
i) THAT the request for multi-way stop signs on Kennedy
Temperance, George and Highland Court be denied.
February 28, 1990).
Street at
(Council
ii) THAT the request for a pedestrian crossing guard on Crawford
Rose Drive at the south entrance to Valley Crescent be denied.
(Council March 14, 1990).
iii) THAT a request for a multi-way stop at Edward Street and
Dunning Avenue be approved.
CARRIED
PW90-019-114 -Pal-Bac Development Preservicing
#209. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT Counci 1 approve Pa 1-Bac Developments request for preservi ci ng
of the townhouse development site off Orchard Heights Boulevard.
Financial securities have been posted and engineering drawings
signed.
CARRIED
PW90-020-115-Beavertop Investments Limited
#210. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT subject to the provisions of financial securities being in
place and engineering drawings being approved, Council approve
Beavertop Investments Limited request for preservicing of the
Industrial Subdivision site on the southwest corner of Bayview
Avenue and St. John's Sideroad.
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS
#211. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
WHEREAS the present Government of Ontario perceives a pressing need
to legislate the provision of bilingual Provincial Government
services in certain parts of Ontario, even though such services
were already being provided through the normal administrative
processes of Ontario Government Ministries, and;
WHEREAS Municipalities are not certain of the intentions of the
present or future Governments of Ontario with respect to
legislating the provision of services at the Municipal level in
more than one language, and;
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WHEREAS Municipalities in Ontario have always been cognizant
language requirements of their constituents and have
responded to those requirements where necessary, and;
of the
always
WHEREAS the cost for providing Municipal services in more than one
language where such services are not necessary are extremely
burdensome on local ratepayers, and;
WHEREAS Municipalities are ever fearful that the Government of
Ontario will continue its unabashed practice of legislating local
Government services which are unnecessary and have a profound
economic impact on local property taxpayers;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Corporation of the
Town of Aurora advise the Premier of the Province of Ontario and
the local M.P.P. that it is opposed to the introduction of any
arbitrary legislation which stipulates the languages to be used in
the provision of Municipal services.
DEFEATED
On a recorded vote the resolution was DEFEATED.
YEAS 2 NAYS 7
VOTING YEA: Councillors McKenzie and Weller.
VOTING NAY: Mayor West; Councillors Jones, Mcintyre, Ochalski, Pedersen,
Stewart, Timpson.
#212. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
Whereas the Timberlane Tennis and Country Club proposes to hold a
fund raising event to raise between $20,000 and $30,000 towards the
purchase and operation of a van for the physically disabled;
And Whereas Timberlane would offer its facility, all food and
beverages at cost, and also facilitate the tournament and arrange
for the professional tennis players;
And Whereas Timberlane Tennis and Country Club has requested the
Town's assistance in this project;
Now Therefore be it resolved that the Town of Aurora staff be
authorized to have a representative sit on the Tournament Planning
and Organization Committee and to assist in this event by handling
registration, promotion, centralizing the collection of donations,
and soliciting of tournament participants from local industry and
commerce firms.
CARRIED
Councillor Jones, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest
in Resolution No. 12, related to Timberlane Tennis and Country Club, did not
take part in the vote called for adopting this resolution.
Release of Landscaping Securities for Archerill Investments
Limited
#213. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT upon recommendation of the Director of Leisure Services the
financial security in the amount of $19,276.30 in connection with
Landscaping obligations for Plan of Subdivision 65M-2494 in
connection with a Subdivision Agreement between Archerill
Investments Ltd. and The Corporation of the Town of Aurora be
released in its entirety.
CARRIED
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BY-LAWS
#214.
#215.
#216.
#217.
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Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for First Reading:
3183-90 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2213-78.
3184-90 Being a By-law to amend By-law 3013-88, a By-law to
prohibit or regulate the erection of signs or other
advertising devices, and the posting of notices on
buildings or vacant lots within the Town of Aurora.
3185-90 Being a By-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement
Officers for the Corporation of the Town of Aurora.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Second Reading:
3183-90 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2213-78.
3184-90 Being a By-law to amend By-law 3013-88, a By-law to
prohibit or regulate the erection of signs or other
advertising devices, and the posting of notices on
buildings or vacant lots within the Town of Aurora.
3185-90 Being a By-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement
Officers for the Corporation of the Town of Aurora.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for Third Reading:
3179-90 Being a By-law to designate a multiple stop intersection
at Aurora Heights Drive and Crawford Rose Drive in the
Town of Aurora.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for Third Reading:
3185-90 Being a By-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement
Officers for the Corporation of the Town of Aurora.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
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REINTRODUCTION OF NOTICE OF MOTION
Councillor Ochalski requested that the Tree Cutting By-law, noted in the
original Notice of Motion, May 10, 1989, be presented to Council. On May
24, 1989, a motion was adopted that staff, in conjunction with the Town
Solicitor, prepare a draft Tree Cutting By-1 aw for consideration.
Councillor Ochalski has requested that this By-law be brought to Council for
their consideration.
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Timpson At Planning Advisory Committee meeting,
March 19, the land sharing at 163 Yonge
Street North was discussed. Did Council
give approval in principle to the
proposal?
Mayor West informed Councillor Timpson
that more information regarding parking
spaces and possible parking areas was to
be obtained and staff were to prepare a
report.
Councillor Ochalski Re: proposed Golf Course on the St. John
Sideroad.
Planning and Leisure Services Departments
are requested to bring in a report on the
proposed Golf Course on the St. John
Sideroad.
NEW BUSINESS
#218. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the name "Aurora Cemetery" be submitted with the application
to the Ministry for approval.
CARRIED
PL90-051-116 -Municipal Housing Statement Update Consultant Selection
#219. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
1. THAT the Starr Group be authorized to carry out a Municipal
Housing Statement update in an amount not to exceed $20,700.00
plus disbursements.
2. THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the necessary
agreement.
3. THAT staff be instructed to file the necessary grant
application to the Ministry of Housing to assist with the cost
of carrying out the Study.
CARRIED
Mayor West read a 1 etter from the Ontario Muni ci ap 1 Management Institute
advising that John Lohui s, Director of Lei sure Services, has received the
designation ''Certified Municipal Manager III" -one of the highest
achievement awards. The Mayor congratulated Mr. Lohuis on this award.
The Mayor also advised that Mr. Lohuis had accepted a position in London and
accepted his resignation with regret.
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ADJOURNMENT
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#220. Moved by.Councillor Ochalski
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
CARRIED