MINUTES - Council - 19901010MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 45-90
Boardroom
York Region Board of Education Administrative Offices
Wednesday, October 10, 1990
8:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in Chair; Councillors
Jones, McKenzie, Ochalski, Stewart,
Timpson and Weller.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councillor
vacation.
Pedersen absent
Councillor Mcintyre absent.
Chief Administrative Officer,
on
Municipal Clerk, Administrative
Assistant, Director of Leisure
Services, Director of Planning,
Director of Personnel, Director of
Building Administration, Director of
Public Works, Treasurer and Deputy
Fire Chief.
Councillor Timpson declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Report
PW90-087-303 (Sidewalk Construction, Wellington St. West) due to being a
resident in the area, 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.
Mayor West declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Accounts paid to
Decor Glass, 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
#611. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein with
the addition of the report dealing with the Vehicle for the
Physically Disabled to the New Business Section of the Agenda.
CARRIED
DELEGATION
Residents of Glenellen Subdivision re: Paving of Driveways
Mr. M. Richardson addressed Council regarding the state of many driveways in
the Glenellen Subdivision. Some houses have been occupied since July,
1989. The residents feel the unpaved driveways are dangerous, and
contribute to the dirt and unsightliness of the area. There is also
improper drainage. Mr. Richardson requested Council to take action to have
these driveways paved.
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The Director of Public Works explained that they had been in contact with
the builders. Fifteen (15) driveways will be paved prior to December,
1990. The other twenty-five (25) will be paved in the Spring of 1991, once
they have had a winter to settle.
#612. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the presentation be received as information, and;
THAT the Director of Public Works prepare a report on the driveways
in the Willow Farm Subdivision.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#613. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $331,935.94,
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 #13037 TO #13129
Cheque #13130 TO #13182
Manual Cheques
377/90
TOTAL
CARRIED
$ 300,292.42
L I B R A R Y
$ 31,643.52
$ 331,935.94
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.
Mayor West, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest in
Accounts paid to Decor Glass, did not take part in the vote called for
payment of this account.
SECTION ''A" -CONSENT ITEMS
Correspondence and Petitions
Ministry of the Solicitor General re: Update on the 1991/92 Joint
Emergency Preparedness Program
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters re: Letter of Thanks for Support
-Zebra Mussel Control
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
"No -Well i noton
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Committee of Adjustment re: Notice of Decision, Minor Variance -Dennis
and Christina Burke, 29 Richardson Drive; A-13-90
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Committee of Adjustment re: Notice of Decision, Minor Variance -Donald
Drew Macaskill, 1 Ashford Court; A-30-90
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
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Committee of Adjustment re: Notice of Decision, Minor Variance -John and
Micheline Thompson, 132 Crawford Rose Drive; A-32-90
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Committee of Adjustment re: Notice of Decision, Minor Variance -John and
Micheline Thompson, 132 Crawford Rose Drive; A-33-90
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Committee of Adjustment re: Notice of Decision, Minor Variance -William
Partridge, 68 Wellington Street East; A-34-90
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Committee of Adjustment re: Notice of Decision, Minor Variance -Karen
Swaneveld, 87 George Street; A-36-90
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Committee of Adjustment re: Notice of Decision, Minor Variance -Fred
Basas, Ing Court; B-21-90
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: The Greater Toronto Coordinating
Committee -Review of Studies of Airport Services and Facilities
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Regional Municipality of York re: Appended Clause No. 3, Report No. 15
-"Household Hazardous Waste Program"
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ontario Good Roads Association re: 1991 Annua 1 Conference, February 24th
through 27th, 1991
THAT the correspondence be received as information, and those
Members of Council wishing to attend be authorized to do so in
accordance with the normal policy.
The Regional Municipality of York re: Appended Clause No. 1, Report No. 15
-''1990 Five-Year Capital Expenditure Forecast"
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ministry of Natural Resources re: Update of Action on Zebra Mussels
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: Waste Management Series, 1990
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Minister of Finance re: Proposed Goods and Services Tax (GST)
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Symposium -"Lessons from Other Places"
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Region a 1 Muni cipa 1 ity of York, Pub 1 i c Health Department re: Request
for Proclamation -October 15-21, 1990 as "AIDS Awareness Week"
THAT the week of October 15th through October 21st, 1990, be
proclaimed "AIDS Awareness Week" in the Town of Aurora.
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Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
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
The Regional MuniciEal ity of York re: Terms of Reference for Study of
Industr1al Lands Nee s
#615. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
Solicitor General Canada re: National Crime Prevention Week, November 4th
through lOth -Request for Media Conference
#616. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the Chief of Police be contacted to coordinate November 4th
through November lOth, 1990, as National Crime Prevention Week.
CARRIED
The Regional Municipality of York re: Additional Policy 16(a) to the Rural
Communities Servicing Policy
#617. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the Report be received as information.
CARRIED
Royal Canadian Legion re: Annual Remembrance Day Parade, Request for
Advertisement of PoppY Week and Request for $50.00 for Purchase of Wreath
#618. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the $50.00 to pay for Remembrance Day Programs and one wreath
be granted to the Royal Canadian Legion.
CARRIED
The Coopers & Lybrand Consulting Group re: IPAC Award for Innovative
Management -1991
#619. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer respond to the correspondence
from the Coopers & Lybrand Consulting Group regarding the IPAC
Award for Innovative Management -1991.
CARRIED
140 Aurora Squadron re: Request for Grant for Use of Community Centre and
Meeting Rooms, 9:00a.m. to 6:00p.m., June 2, 1991
#620. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT the request for a grant for the Community Centre and meeting
rooms for June 2, 1991 be referred to the 1991 Budget Discussions.
CARRIED
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Stuart G. Wilson, Fire Chief, Memo re: Fire Prevention Week, October 7th
through October 13, 1990
#621. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the week of October 7th through October 13th, 1990, be
declared "Fire Prevention Week" in the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
The Regional Municipality of York re: Regional Official Plan
#622. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the correspondence be received as information, and;
THAT those Councillors wishing to attend the presentation be
authorized to do so in accordance with the normal policy.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
CL90-028-300 -1991 Fire Communication Agreement -Town of Newmarket and
Town of Aurora
#623. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the 1991 Fire
Communication Agreement between the Town of Newmarket and the Town
of Aurora.
CARRIED
PW90-084-301 -Completion Certificate, Tender No. P.W.-1990-03, Replace
Sidewalk and Curb and Adjust Catchbasins -Various Locations
#624. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the completion certificate for Tender No. P.W.-1990-03,
payable to Miconi Construction, a division of Cataract Construction
Ltd., in the amount of $44,026.70 be approved.
THAT the completion date be established as September 14, 1990.
CARRIED
PW90-085-302 -Com letion Certificate, Tender No. P.W.-1990-17, Pipe Arch
Improvements, Yonge Street North Nort of Batson Drive
#625. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the completion certificate for Tender P.W.-1990-17, payable to
Kamlu Construction Limited, in the amount of $99,608.36 be approved.
THAT the completion date be established as July 31, 1990.
CARRIED
PW90-087-303 -Sidewalk Construction As Part of the Proposed Wellington
Street West Reconstruction
#626. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
a) THAT the Region of York be requested to include the
construction of sidewalk from McDonald Drive to Mcleod Drive
and that the cost of said works be budgeted for in 1991; and
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b) THAT the proposed boulevard width beyond the present limits of
sidewalk be designed to accommodate a possible future sidewalk
to Bathurst Street; and
c) THAT Staff negotiate the possible construction of sidewalk
between Haida Drive and McDonald Drive either by Regional or
by Town Contract.
CARRIED
Councillor Timpson, having previously declared a possible Conflict of
Interest in Report PW90-087-303 (Sidewalk Construction, Wellington St.
West), did not take part in the vote called for adoption of this resolution.
PW90-088-304 -Progress Report, Cost Over-Run, Tender No. P.W.-1990-16,
Gasoline Storage Tank, Public Works Yard
#627. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT this progress report for Tender P.W.-1990-16, Installation of
Gasoline Storage Tank, Public Works Yard, be received as
information.
THAT additional funds up to $70,000.00 be provided from the
Engineering Reserve Account to cover cost over-runs associated with
removing the defective diesel fuel storage tank and the
contaminated soil.
CARRIED
PW90-089-305 -Assumption of Services for Lakeview Estates (Yonge-Aurora)
Ltd., Phase II
#628. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Council assume the services within the subject development, as
contained within registered plan 65M-2492.
THAT the Town retain financial securities in the amount of
$7,000.00 pending rectification of minor deficiencies for the
completion of external works and fulfillment of a period of
maintenance for asphalt.
CARRIED
PW90-090-306 -Invitational Quotation Award, Sanitary Sewer Diversion,
Dunning Avenue at Edward Street, Town of Aurora
#629. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the invitational quotation for the sanitary sewer diversion at
Dunning Avenue and Edward Street be awarded to the low bidder
Ferpac Paving Inc., at its bid price of $18,900.00.
THAT funds for this project be provided from Capital Project
Account 411-923.
CARRIED
. PW90-091-307 -Completion Certificate, Tender P.W.-1990-01 Reconstruction
of Church Street, Yonge Street to Victoria Avenue, Town of Aurora
#630. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Completion Certificate for Contract No. P.W.-1990-01, for
the "Reconstruction of Church Street, Yonge Street to Victoria
Avenue, Town of Aurora" payable to Keskon Servicing Inc. in the
amount of $162,089.49, be approved.
THAT the completion date be established as October 1, 1990.
CARRIED
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TR90-012-308 -Cancellation of 1990 Taxes Under Section 496 of the
Municipal Act
#631. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council approve the write-off of 1990 taxes in the amount of
$13,163.19, under Section 496 of the Municipal Act.
CARRIED
TR90-013-309 -Cancellation of 1989 Taxes Under Section 496 of the
Municipal Act
#632. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT Council approve the write-off of 1989 taxes in the amount of
$26,163.67 under Section 496 of the Municipal Act.
CARRIED
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Committee of Adjustment re: Notice of Decision, Minor Variance -Fred
Basas, 10 Ing Court; .n;.:Js.::9U
#633. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS
Release of Securities
#634.
BY-LAWS
#635.
#636.
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT, upon recommendation of the Director of Leisure Services, the
remainder of the financial securities posted for Landscaping
Obligations in the amount of $7,000.00 and for the Construction
Lien Act connected with Landscaping Obligations in the. amount of
$1,050.00 regarding the Subdivision Agreement signed between 554048
Ontario Limited and The Corporation of the Town of Aurora be
released in their entirety.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for First Reading:
3233-90 Being a By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 57
(York-Cross Inc.).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded·by Councillor Stewart
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for Second Reading:
3233-90 Being a By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 57
(York-Cross Inc.).
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second time.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
3227-90 Being a By-law to regulate the planting of shade or
ornamental trees upon the highways under the jurisdiction
of the Town of Aurora.
3230-90 Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 3169-90, a By-law to
appoint a Director of Building Administration.
3231-90 Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2879-86, a By-law to
establish the office and define, limit and determine the
duties and responsibilities of the Clerk.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Jones -Re: Hydro -
abnormal
Hydro has
number of
year.
Have we had
conditions.
gone off a
times this
-Mayor West will ask
Hydro for a written
response.
NEW BUSINESS
LS90-032-310 -Town of Aurora -Bandshell
#638. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT Council endorse the application to the Ministry of Culture and
Communications, and;
THAT the Director of Leisure Services report to Council on the
viability of saving the Bandshell and the project be considered in
conjunction with the Capital Forecast.
CARRIED
LS90-034-311 -Seniors Advisory Council Appointments
#639. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the vacancy created by Mrs. Bonnie Fleischaker, a member
appointed to the Seniors Advisory Council and the Top of the Hill
Club, remain unfilled until a replacement is nominated from the Top
of the Hill Club. This nomination will then be brought forward for
Council approval.
CARRIED
LS90-035-312 -Central Ontario OHA Junior B League -Aurora Eagles
#640. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT the Report prepared by the Director of Leisure Services,
outlining information on the seven teams that compete in the East
Division of the Central Ontario OHA Junior B League, be received
for information.
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THAT the Report be referred to the next Committee of the Whole
meeting for discussion.
CARRIED
LS90-033-313 -Nation a 1 Academy of Music, Musi ca 1 Instruction and Chamber
Ensemble/Orchestra Coaching
#641. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the matter be referred to the 1991 Budget discussions.
The motion was withdrawn with the leave of the mover and seconder.
#642. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT Council endorse the use of the Seniors Centre to the National
Chamber Orchestra for five hours of musical instruction weekly, at
the approved fee of $15/hour and further that the National Chamber
Orchestra provide the citizens of Aurora with two concerts, one in
the Christmas season and one at the Bandshell, as part of the
summer concert series, at a cost not exceeding $2,400.00.
CARRIED
LS90-036-314 -Request for Assistance -Aurora Minor Hockey Association -
Bantam Tournament
#643. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Council approve ice time expenses up to the amount approved in
1990 ($5,440.00) for the Annual Town of Aurora Bantam Tournament,
as a 1991 grant payment, and any further cost be considered at the
1991 Budget Discussions, and;
THAT the Director of Leisure Services do a review on the
appropriateness of future timing of grant requests.
CARRIED
Vehicle for the Physically Disabled
#644. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the order with Pearson Bus Sales be cancelled, and;
THAT our Purchasing Co-ordinator order a vehicle from Overland
Custom Coach, at a cost of $56,111.40. The difference in price of
$8,159.40 to be subsidized by 50% by the Ministry of Transportation.
CARRIED
Mayor West advised the Council that this was the final Council meeting that
the Clerk, Mrs. Gowan, would be attending. Mrs. Gowan is to assume her new
duties of undertaking a review of the Municipal Code until her retirement in
February of 1991. The Mayor thanked Mrs. Gowan for her many years of
service.
ADJOURNMENT
#645. Moved by Councillor Jones
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
CARRIED
-J. West,