MINUTES - Council - 19901114MINUTES
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 51-90
Boardroom
York Region Board of Education Administrative Offices
Wednesday, November 14, 1990
8:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Mayor West in Chair; Councillors
Jones, Mcintyre, McKenzie, Ochalski,
Pedersen, Stewart, Timpson and
Weller.
Chief Administrative Officer, Clerk,
Administrative Assistant, Director of
Building Administration, Director of
Planning, Director of Leisure
Services, Director of Personnel,
Director of Public Works, Fire Chief,
Treasurer.
The 7th Aurora Girl Guides in attendance were welcomed by the Mayor.
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 Pedersen declared a possible 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 Timpson declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Report
PL90-145-359 (Proposed Storage Building, York Region Board of Education -
Wellington Street East, Hartman Property) 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.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
#676. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein.
CARRIED
DELEGATION
The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited re: Official Plan Amendment and
Rezoning, Part of Lots 19 & 20, Con. II, E.Y.S.
Mr. Donald Biback, Executive Vice President of the Cadillac Fairview
Corporation -Kokomo Management Incorporated, addressed Council outlining
the Regional Shopping Centre proposed for the Wellington and Leslie Street
corner. The proposed site consists of 70 acres with potential for a 750,000
square foot retail and service floor space mall and related amenities. The
area would be easily accessible with two frontages on two major roads with
close proximity to Highway 404. The facility would function as a major
gateway to the Town. The mall would consist of three major department
stores, The T. Eaton Company and Sears have already indicated an interest in
being tenants in the mall. Cadillac Fairview Corporation would develop .and
manage the Regional Centre. This company has 54 shopping centres across
Canada including the Promenade, Hillcrest Mall, Woodbine Centre, Erin Mills
Town Centre and the Toronto Eaton Centre. The proposed project would create
400 construction jobs, and would provide full and part-time employment to
approximately 2,000 people. A slide presentation showed the proposed mall
and existing centres.
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Questions of Council related to the proposal were responded to. Mayor West
thanked Mr. Biback for his presentation.
#677. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the presentation be received as information.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#678'. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $1,684,674.72
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 #13490 TO #13555
Cheque #13556 TO #13675
Cheque #13676 TO #13725
Cheque #13726 TO #13822
Cheque #13823 TO #13867
Cheque #13868 TO #13885
Cheque #13886 TO #14012
Manual Cheques
386/90 TO 396/90
TOTAL
CARRIED
$ 8,250.00
$ 884,511.64
L I B R A R Y
$ 104,199.41
$ 5,625.00
$ 2,250.00
$ 663,622.84
$ 16,215.83
$1,684,674.72
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 Pedersen, having previously declared a possible Conflict of
Interest in Accounts paid to Canada Law Book, did not take part in the vote
called for payment for this account.
SECTION ''A'' -CONSENT ITEMS
Correspondence and Petitions
The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto re: Appended Clause No. 7, Report
No. 28 of The Management Committee
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Newmarket Saints Hockey Club re: Request for proclamation of November 17th
through November 23rd, 1990, as "Yellow Brick House Week"
THAT the week of November 17th through November 23rd, 1990 be
proclaimed "Yellow Brick House Week" in the Town of Aurora.
The Regional Municipality of Peel re: The Metropolitan Toronto and Region
Conservation Authorit 1 s Five Year Bud et Protection for Conservation Area
Development 1991-1995
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ministry of Transportation re: Intersection Improvement, Highway 11 and
Industrial Parkway South
THAT the proposal by the Ministry of Transportation be accepted and
the necessary agreements be prepared.
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Staff Reports
CL90-030-342 -1991 Calendar of Meetings
THAT the appended calendar be adopted as the 1991 Schedule of
Council Meetings.
CL90-031-343 -Designated Property Grant Application -74 Wellington Street
East
THAT the request for a Designated Property Grant for glass
restoration at 74 Wellington Street East in the amount of $963.16
be approved and forwarded to the Ministry of Citizenship and
Culture for their consideration.
CL90-033-344 -Encroachment Agreement -133 Gurnett Street
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Encroachment
Agreement dated November 14, 1990 between the Town of Aurora and
John and Jeanette Skinner, the owners of 133 Gurnett Street.
PL90-141-346 -Proposed Site Plan Agreement between the Town of Aurora and
Petro Canada Inc., 81 Yonge Street South, SP-26-90
THAT Subject to the provision of all financial securities and
appl i cab 1 e fees, Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a
Site Plan Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Petro Canada Inc.
PL90-142-347 -Proposed Site Plan Agreement between the Town of Aurora and
Torcan Chemical Limited, 110 Industrial Parkway North, SP-25-90
THAT subject to the provision of all financial securities and
applicable fees and Variance Application A-41-90 being granted by
the Committee of Adjustment, Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk
to sign a Site Plan Agreement between Torcan Chemical Limited and
the Town of Aurora.
PW90-095-348 -Completion Certificate, Tender P.W.-1990-04, Remove and
Replace Deficient Asphalt, Various Streets, Town of Aurora
THAT the Completion Certificate for Contract No. P .W. -1990-04 for
the "Remove and Replace Deficient Asphalt, Various Streets, Town of
Aurora" payable to C.W. Graham Contracting Inc., in the amount of
$35,980.92 be approved.
THAT the completion date be established as October 1, 1990.
THAT project costs be debited to Operations Account No. 341-312.
PW90-097 -349 -Comp 1 eti on Certificate, Tender P. W. -1990-02 Resurfacing and
Ditching, Various Streets, Town of Aurora
THAT the Completion Certificate for Contract No. P.W.-1990-02 for
the "Resurfacing and Ditching, Various Streets, Town of Aurora"
payable to C.W. Graham Construction Inc., in the amount of
$273,639.48 be approved.
THAT the completion date be established as October 1, 1990.
THAT project costs be debited to Capital and Operations Accounts
382-312, 384-312 and 409-936.
PW90-105-350 -Town Standards for Residential Downspouts
THAT the following material on Town Standards for residential
downspouts be accepted as information.
PW90-106-351 -Tender Award, Tender No. P.W.-1990-22, McDonald Sanitary
Trunk Sewer, Rehabilitation, Town of Aurora
THAT Tender No. P .W. -1990-22 "McDonald Sanitary Trunk Sewer,
Rehabilitation, Town of Aurora" be awarded to the low bidder Sewer
Rooter Ltd., o/a Roto Rooter Sewer Service at its bid price of
$20,217.50.
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THAT the estimated project cost of $31,000.00 be debited to Capital
Account #410-312.
TR90-017-352 -Interim Petition for Subsidy for 1990 Highway Expenditures
THAT Council approve a petition to the Ministry of Transportation
for interim subsidy on expenditures for construction and
maintenance to October 31, 1990, as attached.
#679. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the reso 1 uti ons 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
City of Orillia re: Endorsement of Resolution
#680. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes No. 50-90, Monday, November 5, 1990
#681. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting Number 50-90
be received, and that the recommendations carried by the Committee
be adopted.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
ADM90-010-353 -1990 Staff Christmas Party
#682. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the sum of $3,595.00 for the Town of Aurora 1990 Council/Staff
Christmas Party be granted to the Christmas Party Committee and
this expense be allocated to Account No. 101-436.
CARRIED
ADM90-012-354 -Residential Water Meter Installation Program Synopsis
#683. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Council receive this report as information, and, that Council
approve revised total water meter installation program cost
estimates in the amount of $1,352,330.00.
CARRIED
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LS90-037 -355 -Propos a 1 to Trees Ontario for Sponsorship Adopt a Tree Day
in Aurora -May, 1991
#684. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT Council endorse the submission of a proposal to Trees Ontario
for sponsorship of an Adopt a Tree Day in Aurora, to be hosted
during Arbor Day Week in May, 1991.
CARRIED
LS90-043-356 -Environmental Youth Corps Program (E.Y.C.P.) Financial Grant
#685. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Council endorse a grant application to the Provincial
Government En vi ronmenta 1 Youth Corps in support of a summer work
experience project for students.
CARRIED
PL90-143-357 -Application for Exemption from Part Lot Control -Blocks 184
and 187, Registered Plan 65M-2805, Covent Crescent, Coscan Development
Corporation, PLC-02-90
#686. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT Council approve the request for exemption from Part Lot
Contro 1 as requested by Co scan Deve 1 opment Corporation, amended to
a 11 ow rna i ntenance easements between dwe 11 i ngs on 1 ots with 1 ess
than a 1.2 metre (3.9 foot) sideyard.
CARRIED
PL90-144-358 -Proposed Plan of Condominium, Part Lot 27, Registered Plan
246, Glenowen Properties Limited, 19CDM-89064
#687. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT subject to the financial obligations contained in the
agreement being met, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter
into a condominium agreement with Glenowen Properties Limited.
CARRIED
PL90-145-359 -Proposed Storage Building, York Region Board of Education,
Wellington Street East 11 Hartman Property"
#688. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Council waive requirement that a site plan agreement be
entered into in respect of the proposed storage building to be
located on Part Lot 21, Concession 1, E.Y.S.
CARRIED
Councillor Timpson, having previously decared a
Interest in Report PL90-145-359, did not take part
possible Conflict of
in the vote called for
the adoption of this resolution.
PW90-098-360 -Purchase of Two Additional Automatic Sander Control Units
#689. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT Council approve the purchase of two automatic sander control
units at a cost of approximately $6,000.00, which covers supply and
i nsta 11 ati on. Funds to come from Account No. 409-242-000R, which
is currently set up for purchase of Rust Proofing Equipment at
$7,000.00, which will not be purchased.
CARRIED
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PW90-099-361 -Final Payment -Wells, Harrison, Connaught Reconstruction,
1988
#690. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT payment in the amount of $10,910.32 be made to Kamlu
Construction Limited from Account Number 5-020-0011.
THAT payment in the amount of $479.87 be made to Onsite
Construction from Account Number 5-020-0011.
THAT payment in the amount of $1,825.17 be made to Onsite
Construction for Works ancillary to the Wells, Harrison and
Connaught Reconstruction Project from the Engineering/Reserve.
CARRIED
PW90-101-362 -York Region Organic Yard Waste Composting Facility
#691. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the Town organic waste collection program utilize the new
Regional Municipality of York organic yard waste composting
facility run by Miller Waste Systems and located at Bloomington
Road and Bayview Avenue. -
CARRIED
PW90-102-363 -Final Payment, Tender P.W.-1989-19, Sidewalk & Curb
Replacement, Various Locations
#692. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the final payment of $8,050.44 to 604904 Ontario Ltd., c/o
Curbside Construction for Tender P. W. -1989-19 for the 1989 Sidewalk
and Curb Replacement Program be approved.
THAT $4,753.19 of this amount be funded from the Engineering
Reserve Fund with the remaining $3,018.06 funded by Account
5-020-0011 (1989 Carryover Account).
CARRIED
PW90-107-364 Snow Plowing of Municipal Parking Lots Tender No.
p .w. -1990-22
#693. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Council award Tender No. P.W.-1990-22 for Snow Plowing of
Municipal Parking Lots to the low bid Diamond Groundskeeping
Services.
THAT funds for this contract will be provided from Operations
Account #306-312.
CARRIED
TR90-015-365 -Cancellation of 1990 Taxes under Section 496 of the
Municipal Act
#694. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Council approve the write-off of 1990 taxes in the amount of
$99,409.41 under Section 496 of the Municipal Act.
CARRIED
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CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
The Regional Municipality of York re: Appended Clause No. 8, Report 17 -
"Traffic Control Signa 1 s -Wellington Street/Yonge Street"
#695. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the Report be received as information.
CARRIED
LS90-044-345 -Monthly Information Report for October, 1990
#696. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Report be received as information.
RESOLUTIONS
Release of Securities
#697.
#698.
#699.
Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT, upon recommendation of the Director of Leisure Services, the
remainder of the financial securities posted for Landscaping
Obligations in the amount of $7,365.00 in connection with the
Subdivision Agreement signed between Andy Investments Limited and
The Corporation of the Town of Aurora be released in their entirety.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT, upon recommendation of the Director of Leisure Services, the
remainder of the financial securities posted for Landscaping
·obligations in the amount of $6,075.00 and $911.00 for the
Construction Lien regarding Landscaping in connection with the
Subdi vision Agreement 65M-2391 between Granada Investments Limited
and The Corporation of the Town of Aurora be released in their
entirety.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT, upon recommendation of the Director of Public Works, Director
of Building Administration, the Fire Chief and the Leisure Services
Department the financial securities held in connection with the
following Site Plan Agreements may be released in their entirety.
Developer Site Plan Security
Agreement No. Amount
Weitzes Motors SP-83-07
SP-88-25 $ 10,000.00
Lorr Investments
Limited SP-90-06 $ 11,000.00
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ADM90-011-366 -Implementing Recommendations of North/East Quadrant Traffic
Committee
#700. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT Council refer the financing of the Report recommendations to
the 1991 budget deliberations, and;
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THAT the timing of the other recommendations be coordinated with
the installation of the traffic light improvements at Yonge and
Wellington Street.
CARRIED
TR90-016-367 -Commercial Lot Levies
#701. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the Report dealing with Lot Levies be received as information.
CARRIED
TR90-018-368 -Transit Service Report
#702.
BY-LAWS
#703.
#704.
Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT this transit service report be received as information.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for First Reading:
3238-90 Being a By-law to dedicate certain lands now held as a
public highway.
3240-90 Being a By-law to exempt certain blocks on Plan 65M-2805,
Aurora, from the Part Lot Control provisions as provided
in Subsection 49(5) of the Planning Act, 1983, S.O. 1983.
3241-90 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2213-78 (Citadel Place
Ltd., Glenowen Properties).
3242-90 Being a By-law to appoint a Deputy Clerk.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Second Reading:
3238-90 Being a By-law to dedicate certain lands now held as a
public highway.
3240-90 Being a By-law to exempt certain blocks on Plan 65M-2805,
Aurora, from the Part Lot Control provisions as provided
in Subsection 49(5) of the Planning Act, 1983, S.O. 1983.
3241-90 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2213-78 (Citadel Place
Ltd., Glenowen Properties).
3242-90 Being a By-law to appoint a Deputy Clerk.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
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#705.
#706.
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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:
3236-90 Being a By-law to appoint solicitors to act as officers
of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora, and to repeal
By-law No. 3129-89.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Stewart
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Third Reading:
3240-90 Being a By-law to exempt certain blocks on Plan 65M-2805,
Aurora, from the Part Lot Control provisions as provided
in Subsection 49(5) of the Planning Act, 1983, S.O. 1983.
3242-90 Being a By-law to appoint a Deputy Clerk.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
NOTICE OF MOTION
Councillor Stewart gave notice of motion concerning the introduction of a
resolution regarding the Town of Aurora officially recognizing any resident
members of the Canadian Armed Forces serving in the Persian Gulf area.
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Stewart
Councillor Weller
-Enquired as to whether a
telegram or Christmas card
could be signed by residents
during the Santa Claus
Parade for Mark McGowan who
is currently serving in the
Canadian Armed Forces in the
Persian Gulf.
-Questioned the vehicle
rustproofing being deleted
from the Budget.
The Director of Pub 1 i c Works
explained an alternative
which provided adequate
protection at less cost was
pursued.
Leaves not being collected.
The Director of Public Works
responded that clear plastic
bags of leaves would be
picked up on November 19th.
The leaf machine is running
full-time.
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Councillor Ochalski
Councillor McKenzie
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-Indicated the Planning
Staff of Aurora should be
recognized for their efforts
which have resulted in
better appearance of the
Municipality as compared to
development occuring along
the Yonge Street corridor in
Richmond Hi 11.
-Staff and Council were
reminded the annual Santa
Clause Parade will be held
Sunday, November _18th, 1990.
NEW BUSINESS
CL90-032-369 1992 Muni ci pa 1 Law Enforcement Officers' Association
Conference
#707. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Council approve of providing $1,000.00 in financial support in
the 1991 Budget for the 1992 M.L.E.O.A. Workshop and Conference to
be held in York Region.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#708. Moved by Councillor Timpson
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:56 p.m.
CARRIED
J. West, Mayo L. Alllson-, Munlcipal Clerk