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MINUTES - Council - 19901220,t, l '• , .. ,\ \'. MINUTES TOWN OF AURORA COUNCIL MEETING NO. 57-90 Boardroom York Region Board of Education Administrative Offices Thursday, December 20, 1990 7:40 p.m. COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Mayor West in Chair; Councillors Jones, McKenzie, Ochalski, Pedersen, Timpson and Weller. Councillor Stewart and Councillor Mcintyre absent due to vacation. STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Chief Administrative Officer, Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Director of Building Administration, Director of Planning, Director of Personnel, Parks Supervisor, Director of Public Works, Fire Chief, Treasurer. Director of Leisure Services absent due to vacation. 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 questions. 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 any way to influence the voting on such questions. APPROVAL OF AGENDA #763. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein, with the addition of the correspondence from the Lung Association, Canada Post Corporation and the memorandum from J. Currier to the New Business section of the Agenda. CARRIED ADOPTION OF MINUTES Council Minutes No. 53-90, Wednesday, November 28, 1990; Speci a 1 Counci 1 - Public Planning Minutes No. 54-90, Thursday, November 29, 1990; Council Minutes No. 55-90, Wednesday, December 5, 1990 #764. Moved by Counicillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT the minutes of Meeting Numbers 53-90, 54-90 and 55-90, be adopted as printed and circulated. CARRIED PASSING OF ACCOUNTS #765. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $7 ,092,256.68, 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. Aurora Council Minutes No. 57-90 Thursday, December 20, 1990 Cheques Cheque #14268 TO #14357 Cheque #14358 TO #14455 Cheque #14456 TO #14514 Cheque #14515 TO #14609 Cheque #14610 TO #14715 Manual Cheques 402/90 TO 406/90 TOTAL - 2 - $ 11,250.00 $ 191,288.30 L I B R A R Y $ 267,954.13 $6,621,147.59 $ 616.66 $7,092,256.68 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, having previously declared a possible Conflict of Interest in Accounts paid to York Region Board of Education, did not take part in the vote called for payment of this account. SECTION "A" -CONSENT ITEMS Correspondence and Petitions The York Region Board of Education re: Re-scheduling of Two Meetings THAT the regular Counci 1 meetings scheduled for Wednesday, September 11th, and Wednesday, September 25th, 1991 be held at the Aurora Seniors' Centre. Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: Seminar re: Applying the Development Charges Act THAT the correspondence be received, and those Members of Council wishing to attend be authorized to do so in accordance with the normal policy. Community Home Assistance to Seniors re: Name Change and New Brochures THAT the correspondence be reeceived as information. Federation of Canadian Municipalites re: GST Negotiations -Successful Outcome for Municipalities THAT the correspondence be received as information. The Paracon Group and Bratty and Partners, Barristers and So 1 i ci tors re: Easement for Storm Sewer Purposes -Lots 34 and 35, R.P. 65M-2793, Darkwood Investments Inc. THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the documentation necessary to release the easement described as Part 1, Plan 65R-14871. Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario re: Request for Proclamation of the Month of February as "Heart and Stroke Month", and Flying of Flag - Municipal Building THAT the month of February, 1991 be proclaimed "Heart and Stroke Month" in the Town of Aurora; and that Staff make the necessary arrangements to fly the Heart and Stroke Foundation Flag during February. Tetra Pak re: ''Seasons Greetings'' THAT the correspondence be received as information. Ministry of Citizenship re: 1991 Volunteer Awards THAT the correspondence be received, and referred to the Director of Leisure Services. '~ --,· Aurora Council Minutes No. 57-90 Thursday, December 20, 1990 - 3 - Aurora High School re: Advertisement in Aurora High School Yearbook THAT the request for a full page advertisement in the Aurora High School Yearbook, in the amount of $200.00 be approved. Staff Reports BA90-010-405 -Toronto Home Builders' Association re: Report of the Building Industry Liaison Committee (BILC) THAT Council acknowledge the forwarding of correspondence responding to the Building Industry Liaison Committee (BILC) report to the Toronto Home Bui 1 ders' Association as requested at Council on August 29, 1990. CL90-039-407 -Contract -Civic Administration Complex THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Des i gn-Bui 1 d Stipulated Price Contract and related agreement dated July 16, 1990 between Buttcon Limited and the Corporation of the Town of Aurora. LS90-052-408 -Janitorial Service Contract -Aurora Leisure Complex THAT Counci 1 approve the renewa 1 of the current agreement with Royal Building Cleaning Ltd. for the janitorial service at the Aurora Leisure Complex. THAT the contract cover the period January 1, 1991 to December 31, 1992 with no increase in the current cost of $7,300 per month. PL90-159-409 -Proposed Site Plan Agreement -Town of Aurora and York Region Roman Catholic School Board, Light of Christ Public School Dll-29-90 THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Site Plan Agreement between the Town of Aurora and the York Region Roman Catholic School Board. PL90-160-410 -Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, Part Block A, Plan 289, 41 Industrial Parkway South Del Padre Holdings -D14-03-91 THAT Application D14-03-91 be received as information and be scheduled for the January 31, 1991 Public Planning Meeting. PL90-162-411 -Amendment to Site Plan Agreement between the Town of Aurora and W.C. Pietz Limited, D11-02-89 THAT Council authorize a modification to the approved Site Plan Agreement with W.C. Pietz Limited to reflect the location of the existing pad mounted transformer vault and to pro vi de additi ona 1 landscaping to screen the unit. PL90-163-412 -Site Plan Agreement Extension, Monreith Deve 1 opments Inc., 99 Yonge Street South, D11-12-89 THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Site Plan Agreement between Monreith Developments Inc. and the Town of Aurora. PL90-164-413 -Site Plan Exemption, Progressive Packaging Limited, 245 Industrial Parkway South, Part of Lot 43, Lot 44, Registrar's Compiled Plan 10328 THAT Progressive Packaging Limited be exempt from the Site Plan Approval process with respect to the construction of a resin storage silo as it would appear that its construction is small in nature and would have little or no impact on existing servicing, building, grading, parking and zoning provisions. · ...•. · Aurora Council Minutes No. 57-90 Thursday, December 20, 1990 - 4 - PL90-165-414 -Proposed Site Plan Agreement -Town of Aurora and Coscan Development Corporation and Landford Meadows Limited, Dll-31-90 and Dll-32-90 THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Site Plan Agreement between Coscan Development Corporation, Landford Meadows Limited and the Town of Aurora. PL90-166-415 -Applications for Exemption from Part Lot Control, Blocks 185 and 188, Registered Plan 65M-2805, Coscan Development Corporation and Landford Meadows Ltd., PLC-03-90 and PLC-04-90 THAT Council approve the applications for exemption to Part Lot Control as requested by Coscan Development Corporation and Landford Meadows Ltd. THAT prior to giving the By-law third reading, the applicant's surveyor shall certify that the proposed lots comply with the requirements of By-law 2213-78 in respect of area and frontage and that the dwellings proposed to be constructed on the lots comply with the building and siting specifications of By-law 2213-78. PW90-116-416 -Completion Certificate, Tender No. P.W.-1990-21, McDonald Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation, Town of Aurora THAT the Completion Certificate for Tender No. P.W.-1990-21, McDonald Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation, Town of Aurora, payable to Sewer Rooter Ltd., o/a Roto Rooter Sewer Services, in the amount of $15,500.75 be approved. THAT the completion date be established as November 28, 1990. THAT the funds for this project be provided from Capital Project Account 410-312. PW90-118-417 -Assumption of Services for the Salpam Phase II Subdivision THAT Council assume the services within the subject development as contained within the registered plans 65M-2395 and 65M-2396. THAT the Town retain financial securities in the amount of $10,000.00 pending the resolution of the following items: 1. The installation of a new street light at Lot 78. 2. The clean-up of the stream channel. 3. The drainage system installed on Lot 55. 4. Lot grading -Lot 119. PW90-119-418 -Assumption of Services for Bentley Subdivision #766. THAT Council assume the services within the subject development as contained within registered plan 65M-2580 and b 1 ocks 27 and 28 of registered plan 65M-2395. Moved by Councillor Timpson 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 SECTION B -MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS Town of Vaughan re: Property Taxes #767. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT Counci 1 endorse the reso 1 uti on of the Town of Vaughan and so inform selected members of the legislature. CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 57-90 Thursday, December 20, 1990 - 5 - Aurora Agricultural Society re: Request for Approval to Replace Oak Tree - Machell Memorial Park #768. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ochalski THAT Council approve the request of the Aurora Agricultural Society to replace the oak tree in Machell Memorial Park. CARRIED Pitch-In Ontario re: Request for Contribution of $575.00 #769. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT Council authorize the payment of $575.00 to the Pitch-In Ontario campaign, the funds to come from Account number 101-436. CARRIED Mr. John Harvard, M.P. re: Petition re: Adoption of Bill C-337, An Act to Amend the Parliament of Canada Act #770. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT Counci 1 endorse the campaign to amend the Parliamentarians' oath of allegiance. On a recorded vote the resolution CARRIED. YEAS: 6 NAYS: 1 VOTING YEA: Mayor West; Councillors Jones, McKenzie, Pedersen, Timpson and Weller. VOTING NAY: Councillor Ochalski Mayor West, Memo re: Traffic Concerns at Yonge Street and St. John's Sideroad #771. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Ochalski THAT Council request the Province to install warning indicators on Yonge Street north and south of the St. John's Side road intersection, and; THAT Council request the Province to lower the speed limit on Yonge Street to 60 km north and south of the intersection at the time of its reconstruction, and; THAT Staff be directed to respond to the letters of concern received related to this intersection. CARRIED Ontario Humane Society re: Anti-trap By-law #772. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT Council petition the Provincial Government to enact enabling legislation which would empower Municipalities to enact anti-trap by-laws. CARRIED Ministry of Municipal Affairs re: Proposed Amendments to the Municipal Elections Act #773. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the correspondence from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs be received as information. CARRIED /'" Aurora Council Minutes No. 57-90 Thursday, December 20, 1990 COMMITTEE REPORTS - 6 - Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes No. 56-90, Monday, December 10, 1990 #774. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting Number 56-90 be received, and that the recommendations carried by the Committee be adopted. CARRIED STAFF REPORTS CL90-038-419 -Meeting with Ward System Applicants -November 22, 1990 #775. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT the synopsis of the meeting held between the Ad Hoc Committee and the proponents of the Ward System in Aurora be received as information. THAT, as a hearing date before the Ontario Municipal Board has been established to consider the Ward System request, no further action be taken with respect placing a question of this nature on the ballot for the 1991 Municipal Election and; THAT appropriate staff and/or legal counsel be authorized to attend the hearing of the Ontario Municipal Board scheduled for February 12, 1991 to defend the position taken by Council with respect to the Ward System Request. CARRIED CL90-040-420 -Request for Taxi Fare Increase #776. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Timpson THAT the request for an increase in Tariff Rate for Taxicabs submitted by Aurora Taxi be granted. That Schedule 'A' to By-Law No. 3190 be amended to incorporate the revised rates. CARRIED CL90-041-421 -Expropriation of Three Land Parcels for Kennedy Street West Road Widening #777. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Timpson THAT Council commence expropriation procedures for the purpose of widening Kennedy Street West, with regard to certain lands, being: a) Part of Lot 79, Concession 1, Designated as Part 11, Reference Plan 65R-12128, Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York b) Part of Lot 79, Concession 1, Designated as Part 13, Reference Plan 65R-12128, Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York c) Part of Lot 79, Concession 1, Designated as Part 14, Reference Plan 65R-12128, Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York CARRIED Aurora Council Minutes No. 57-90 Thursday, December 20, 1990 - 7 - LS90-051-422 -Leisure Services Department Monthly Information Report for November, 1990 #778. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT the report prepared by the Director of Leisure Services outlining departmental activities and statistics for the month of November, 1990 be received as information. CARRIED PER90-012-423 -Sick Leave Policy Review #779. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT this matter be referred to the next Committee of the Who 1 e Meeting. CARRIED PER90-013-424 -Non-bargaining Unit Sal aries and Wages -Cost of Living Increase for 1991 #780. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson THAT Council increase the pay rates for non-bargaining unit full-time and part-time positions by 4.3% to reflect the increases in the general cost of living for the Greater Toronto Area, effective January 1, 1991. On a recorded vote the resolution CARRIED. YEAS 6 NAYS 1 VOTING YEA: Mayor West; Councillors Jones, McKenzie, Ochalski, Pedersen, and Timpson. VOTING NAY: Councillor Weller PL90-161-425 -Proposed Zoning By-law Amendments Various Lots, Darkwood Investments Inc., D14-05-91 and D14-06-91 #781. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT the following overview of Applications D14-05-91 and D14-06-91, tentatively scheduled for the Public Planning Meeting of January 31, 1991, be received as information. CARRIED PL90-167-426 -Proposed Plan of Condominium, Part of Lot 55, Registrar's Compiled Plan No. 10328, Aurora Business Parks Limited, 19CDM-90009 #782. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT proposed plan of condominium 19CDM-90009 be recommended to the Region of York for draft approval, subject to the following conditions being met for final approval: 1. Approval shall relate to the draft plan of condominium prepared by Young and Young Surveying Inc. being Project No. 89-B1802-D dated January 30, 1990, revised as red lined December 10, 1990. 2. The owner shall enter into one or more condominium agreements, with the Town of Aurora, agreeing to satisfy all conditions, financial or otherwise as set by the Town of Aurora. 3. The owner shall pay cash-in-lieu of parkland in an amount equal to 2% of the·value of land. ··"--·---------~~~~-~~~~ ... ~:-....... ---~"·---'--~--L:~:.:..-.. ~--.L·.::::.;_:_;__;_ __ ,~~---~-,~-~"'·"""'"'""'""''"'"'=''""'~-~-, -·~·-·-,--·--- Aurora Council Minutes No. 57-90 Thursday, December 20, 1990 - 8 - 4. The owner shall apply and obtain approva 1 from the Committee of Adjustment prior to registration for the required servicing easement and access rights-of-way in respect of the common driveways between the subject lands and the remainder of the owner's lands to the south and east. 5. Prior to final approval, the owner shall satisfy the Public Works Department with respect to the installation and inspection of watermeters for all units and the metering of all outside hose bibs in addition to the individual units. 6. The owner shall complete all outstanding site work in relation to the site plan agreement previously identified by the Public Works Department prior to registration of the condominium. 7. The owner shall apply and obtain Council's approval, prior to registration for an amendment to the approved site p 1 an to remove Building D from the site plan for Phase I, if completion of the building is not to proceed at this time; to reflect the relocation of parking and loading spaces on site and to designate required visitor and handicapped parking spaces on the site plan in accordance with the appropriate by-laws. CARRIED PL90-168-427 -Terms of Reference -Environment Committee #783. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Ochalski THAT Council refer to Staff and the Planning Advisory Committee the attached Terms of Reference for the Environment Committee for the purpose of preparing more detailed terms of reference. THAT the Clerk be requested to advertise for Committee appointments during the third week of January, 1991. THAT Councillor Pedersen and Councillor Jones be appointed to the Committee as Council representatives. AMENDMENT -Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was: #784. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT Councillor Ochalski be appointed to the Committee. CARRIED The resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED. PW90-120-428 Landscaping Around Sand/Salt Building at Public Works Facility #785. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT $6,600.00 for landscaping around the sand/salt building at the Public Works yard and in front of the Parks Building be provided from Engineering/Roads Reserve and work to be done in the spring of 1991. CARRIED PW90-121-429 -Tender Award, Tender, No. P.W.-1990-23 Correction of Site Deficiencies, Anderson Place Townhouses, McDonald Drive, Aurora #786. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Timpson THAT Tender No. deficiencies at the awarded to the 1 ow price of $9,867.00. P.W.-1990-23 for the correction of site Anderson Place Townhouses on McDonald Drive be bidder Dawn Enterprises Ltd., at its tendered ·----·---------------.. -~.;~·~: .. -~~-~->-··---------;-~~_:_ __ ._ ... _··:.:. __ ~=--'""·"-"""'"'~'=~'~""-"""";<-.-."""""'-''"'""~-'-------···------ Aurora Council Minutes No. 57-90 Thursday, December 20, 1990 - 9 - THAT project costs be debited to the site security placed in Deferred Revenue Account #5-042-0021. THAT a contingency and engineering allowance of $1,133.00 be approved for this project. THAT the unneeded portion of the site security be released upon the mutual consent of the issuing bank and developer. CARRIED TR90-023-430 -Cancellation of 1989 and 1990 Taxes Under Section 496 of the Municipal Act #787. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT Council approve the write-off of 1989 taxes in the amount of $879.05 and 1990 taxes in the amount of $5,770.54 under Section 496 of the Municipal Act. CARRIED CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION BA90-011-406 -Town of Newmarket re: Endorsement of Resolution -Copper Pipes -Natural Gas Distribution #788. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT Council support the Town of Newmarket resolution regarding copper pipes as presented at Council on November 28, 1990. CARRIED RESOLUTIONS Release of Securities #789. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Weller THAT, upon recommendation of the Director of Public Works, the Director of Building Administration, the Fire Chief and the Leisure Services Department, the financial securities held in connection with the following Site Plan Agreement may be released in its entirety. Developer Site Plan Security Agreement No. Amount York Spring Service Dll-10-90 $ 8,421.00 CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS Memo from G. Whicher re: Proposed Larmont Street Parking By-law Amendment #790. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT this matter and the third reading consideration of Bill 3243-90 be referred to the Director of Public Works for a report to be submitted to the next Committee of the Whole meeting. CARRIED ,.., Aurora Council Minutes No. 57~90 Thursday, December 20, 1990 -10 - TR90-024-431 -By-law to Implement Water Rates for 1991 #791. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT Council adopt water 35~ per cubic metre, accordingly. rate charges for 1991 to provide a rate of and that Bill No. 3253-90 be amended AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was: #792. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Ochalski THAT the rate be monitored through 1991 and reconsidered prior to year end so that the rate may be adjusted if necessary to reflect the actual costs of administering the water system. CARRIED On a recorded vote, the resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED. YEAS: 5 NAYS: 2 VOTING YEA: Councillors Jones, McKenzie, Ochalski, Pedersen and Timpson. VOTING NAY: Mayor West and Councillor Weller. TR90-025-432 -Reassessment to 1988 Market Values in the Town of Aurora #793. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen THAT the Ministry of Revenue be advised that Council will not implement the reassessment to 1988 market values in 1991; THAT Council request the Minister of Revenue to implement the reassessment in 1992, and; THAT the matter be referred to Staff to discuss with the Ministry whether the reassessment may be implemented in stages starting in 1992, in order to minimize, as appropriate, the impact of the reassessment on the taxpayers of the Town of Aurora. CARRIED ADM90-014-433 -Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee #794. BY-LAWS #795. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT Co unci 1 reactivate the Advisory Committee, and that Ochalski and Councillor McKenzie Local Architectural Conservation the appointments of Councillor be confirmed, and; THAT Staff be authorized to p 1 ace advertisements in 1 oca 1 newspapers for the purposes of recruiting persons who might be willing to serve on the Committee. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Timpson THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws for First Reading: 3248-90 Being a By-law to authorize the acquisition of certain lands by the Corporation of the Town of Aurora from Mannington Developments (St. John's) Inc. 3249-90 Being a By-1 aw taxicab By-law to amend By-law No. 2345-80 for the licensing, regulating, brokers, owners, and drivers. ---;-·c---:·:--~ • '''"''~-,-.,_,_,oc,v-e_;,,,;;,,,; ;~s-·_;,_-,,,,,.,_. ___ ,<-,~·-c,c,,o-,_,-,,_-.. - as amended, a and governing Aurora Council Minutes No. 57-9D Thursday, December 2D, 199D #796. -11 - 325D-9D Being a By-law to exempt certain blocks on Plan 65M-28D5, Aurora, from the Part Lot Control provisions as provided in Subsection 49(5) of the Planning Act, 1983, S.D., 1983 (Coscan/Landford). 3251-9D Being a By-law to appoint auditors for the Town of Aurora. 3252-9D Being a By-law to repeal By-law No. 3119-89, a By-law to appoint a Building Inspector. 3253-9D Being a By-law to provide for the Water Rate Charges for the Muni ci pa 1 Waterworks System in the Town of Aurora, and to amend By-law No. 212D-77, as amended. AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws for Second Reading: 3248-9D Being a By-law to authorize the acquisition of certain lands by the Corporation of the Town of Aurora from Mannington Developments (St. John's) Inc. 3249-9D Being a By-law taxi cab By-law to amend By-law No. 2345-8D for the licensing, regulating, brokers, owners, and drivers. as amended, a and governing 325D-9D Being a By-law to exempt certain blocks on Plan 65M-28D5, Aurora, from the Part Lot Control provisions as provided in Subsection 49(5) of the Planning Act, 1983, S.D., 1983 (Coscan/Landford). 3251-9D Being a By-law to appoint auditors for the Town of Aurora. 3252-9D Being a By-law to repeal By-law No. 3119-89, a By-law to appoint a Building Inspector. 3253-9D Being a By-law to provide for the Water Rate Charges for the Muni ci pa 1 Waterworks System in the Town of Aurora, and to amend By-law No. 212D-77, as amended. AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time. CARRIED #797. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Dchalski THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the fo 11 owing by-1 aw for Third Reading: 3247-9D Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 2213-78 (L. Yermus). AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time. #798. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Dchalski THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws for Third Reading: 3248-9D Being a By-law to authorize the acquisition of certain lands by the Corporation of the Town of Aurora from Mannington Developments (St. John's) Inc. -~-c' Aurora Council Minutes No. 57-90 Thursday, December 20, 1990 3249-90 Being a By-law taxicab -12 - By-law to amend By-law No. 2345-80 for the licensing, regulating, brokers, owners, and drivers. as amended, a and governing 3251-90 Being a By-law to appoint auditors for the Town of Aurora. 3252-90 Being a By-law to repeal By-law No. 3119-89, a By-law to appoint a Building Inspector. 3253-90 Being a By-law to provide for the Water Rate Charges for the Muni ci pa 1 Waterworks System in the Town of Aurora, and to amend By-law No. 2120-77, as amended. AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time. CARRIED QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS Councillor Weller Noted the contentions in the newspaper that the CRTC 's recent survey of Newmarket residents may have been conducted improperly. Councillor Weller asked Staff to determine if Aurora residents were surveyed in the same manner. NEW BUSINESS Canada Post Corporation re: Concerns About Possible Closure of Aurora Post Office #799. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie THAT the correspondence be received as information. CARRIED The Lung Association re: Request for Proclamation of January 17th through January 21st, 1991 as "National Non-Smoking Week" #800. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Jones THAT the week of January 17th through January 21st be proclaimed "National Non-Smoking Week" in the Town of Aurora. CARRIED J. Currier, Memo re: St. John's Sideroad, Yonge Street to Bayview Avenue - Resolution #801. Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Ochalski WHEREAS Traffic Studies indicate that 50% of existing traffic on St. John's Sideroad between Yonge Street and Bayview Avenue emanates from outside of Aurora, and; WHEREAS it is predicted that, by 1996, 75% of the traffic using this portion of St. John's Si deroad wi 11 be from Newmarket and other areas north of Aurora, and; WHEREAS St. John's Sideroad between Yonge Street and Bayview Avenue urgently requires reconstruction in order to alleviate traffic congestion on Yonge Street and Wellington Street; Aurora Council Minutes No. 57-90 Thursday, December 20, 1990 -13 - THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Corporation of the Town of Aurora petition the Regional Municipality of York to provide extensive financial assistance for the reconstruction of St. John's Sideroad between Yonge Street and Bayview Avenue and, further, THAT the Regional Municipality assume care, control, and ownership of St. John's Sideroad as a Regional Road. CARRIED , ADJOURNMENT #802. Moved by Councillor Weller THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:14 p.m. CARRIED