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TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
NO. 01-91
Boardroom
York Region Board of Education Administrative Offices
Wednesday, January 16, 1991
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
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Chief Administrative Officer, Deputy
Clerk, Administrative Assistant,
Director of Building Administration,
Director of Planning, Director of
Leisure Services, Director of
Personnel, Director of Public Works,
Fire Chief, Treasurer.
Municipal Clerk absent due to
vacation.
Mayor West invited those present to observe a one minute silence in hope of
a speedy and fortuitous resolution of the hostilities in the Persian Gulf.
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
#1. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the content of the Agenda be approved as outlined herein, with
the addition of the Go Transit correspondence to the New Business
Section of the Agenda.
CARRIED
DELEGATION
Mr. Terry Kelly, Landford Meadows Ltd. re: Block 5, Plan 65M-2802,
Re-zonfng Applicatlon
Mr. Kelly addressed Council regarding an application for rezoning submitted
by Landford Meadows Ltd. Mr. Kelly stated he had intended requesting an
early hearing for the application, but after consultation with staff, was
advised that matter would be heard at the Planning Advisory Committee
meeting on January 21, 1991, and that the application would be scheduled for
a public hearing on February 28, 1991. This procedure has been accepted by
Landford Meadows Ltd. Mr. Kelly also stated that any technical problems
would be addressed with staff prior to the Public Planning meeting.
#2. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Mr. Kelly's presentation be received as information.
CARRIED
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Mr. Robert Chusid, Greyrock Building Corporation re: Letter of Credit No.
T-316368
Mr. Robert Chus i d addressed Counci 1 on behalf of Grey rock Building
Corporation regarding the $5,000.00 reduction in their securities due to a
violation with respect to an Occupancy Permit. Mr. Chusid explained that
the violation arose from a minor problem, involving the water meter device
which attaches to the interior of the dwelling not being installed.
Greyrock's non-response to the Town's letters was characterized as an
oversight. His company has been building in Aurora for about 18 months and
usually responds promptly to any problems. Mr. Chusid requested that
$5,000.00 be reinstated to the company's Letter of Credit.
#3. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT Mr. Chusid's request be referred to the Unfinished Business
Section of the Agenda.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
#4. Moved by Councillor Mcintyre Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT the following Accounts in the total amount of $1,467,664.17,
details of which are on file with the Treasury Office, are approved
by Council for payment and the seal of the Corporation be attached
thereto.
Cheques
Cheque #14718 TO #14796
Cheque #14797 TO #14912
Cheque #14913 TO #14972
Cheque #14973 TO #15063
Manual Cheques
407/90 TO 432/900
TOTAL
$ 164,728.12
$1,079,274.12
L I B R A R Y
$ 91,459,31
$ 132,202.62
$1,467,664.17
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 previou~ly declared a possible Conflict of
Interest in Accounts paid to The 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
Ontario Good Roads Association re: Road Patrol Reporting Policies
THAT the correspondence be received as information, and referred to the
Director of Public Works.
Learning Disabilities Association re: Request for Proclamation -"Learning
Disabilities Weeks", February 25th -March 8th, 1991
THAT the weeks of February 25th through March 8th, 1991, be proclaimed
"Learning Disabilities Weeks" in the Town of Aurora.
The Kidney Foundation of Canada re: Request for Proclamation -"Kidney
Month'', March, 1991 and Flying of Flag
THAT the month of March, 1991 be proclaimed "Kidney Month" in the Town
of Aurora, and that Staff make the necessary arrangements to fly the
Kidney Foundation Flag during March.
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Ministry of the Solicitor General re: Police Services Act
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Regional Municipality of Peel re: Town of Markham Resolution on
Ministry of Housing Funding of Non-Profit Housing, and;
City of Etobicoke re: Ministry of Housing Funding for Non-Profit Housing
Projects -Town of Markham -Resolution
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Association of Municipalities of Ontario re: News Release -Social
Services and Reforming Long-term Care
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Town of Newcastle re: Commercial Concentration Tax Act, 1989, and;
The City of Burlington re: Commercial Concentration Tax Act
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Federation of Canadian Municipalities re: Rebate of Municipal GST Costs
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
The Regional Municipality of York re: 1991 Water Estimates, Aurora, File
34.03
THAT the correspondence be received as information, and referred to the
budget discussions.
The Regional Municipality of York, Clerk's Department re: Appended Clause
No. 9, Report No. 20 -"Truck Traffic on Regional Roads"
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Kennel Inn re: Quarterly Report for October, November, and December, 1990
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ontario Good Roads Association re: Annua 1 Conference, February 24th to
February 27th, 1991
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 the Environment re: Approva 1 of Grant -Home Composti ng
Project
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Ontario Municipal Board re: Appointment for Hearing
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
Staff Reports
CL91-001-001-Revision of the "Abandoned Refrigerator By-law"
THAT Council enact the attached form of by-law.
CL91-002-002 -Designated Property Grant Application, 74 We 11 i ngton Street
East
THAT the amended request for a Designated Property Grant for glass
restoration at 74 Wellington Street East in the amount of $849.60 be
approved and forwarded to the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture for
their consideration.
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PER91-001-003 -Administrative Procedure No. 28 -Mileage Component
THAT the mileage rate be established at 31.5¢/kilometre, effective
January 1, 1991.
PW91-004-004 -Completion Certificate, Tender No. P.W.-1990-16, Gasoline
Storage Tank, Public Works Yard
THAT the completion certificate for Tender No. P. W. -1990-16, Gaso 1 i ne
Storage Tank, Public Works Yard, payable to Cannington Excavating 1989
Limited, in the amount of $127,748.20, be approved.
THAT the completion date be established as December 2, 1990.
THAT project costs be debited to Engineering Reserve Account #490-945.
TR91-001-005 -Cancellation of 1989 and 1990 Taxes Under Section 496 of the
Municipal Act
#5.
THAT Council approve the write-off of 1989 taxes in the amount of
$46,913.60 and 1990 taxes in the amount of $10,394.17, under Section 496
of the Municipal Act.
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
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
St. Joseph Catholic School re: Posting of 40 Kilometre/Hr. Sign on Glass
Drive
#6. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the correspondence be received as information, and referred to
the Director of Public Works for a report.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#7. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT Staff prepare a report on the impact of reducing the speed near
all elementary schools to 40 km per hour.
CARRIED
The resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED.
J. Currier, Memo re: Article -Vancouver Tree Replacement By-law
#8. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS
LS91-001-006 -Environment Committee -Arbor Week Activities, 1991
#9. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT assistance with Arbor Week activities be included in the
mandate of the Environment Committee; and,
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THAT Co unci 11 or Mcintyre be appointed Chairman of the Arbor Week
Sub-Committee, with Arbor Week Activities to be approved by the
Environment Committee and Council.
CARRIED
LS91-002-007-Lease Agreement-Starline Entertainment Center Incorporated
#10. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Council approve entering into a lease agreement with Starline
Entertainment Center Incorporated, for a one-year term commencing
January 16, 1991 in the amount of $1.00 per annum, for the purpose
of operating a program of roller skating.
CARRIED
LS91-003-008 -Leisure Services Department Monthly Information Report
#11. Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the report prepared by the Director of Leisure Services
outlining departmental activities and statistics for the month of
December, 1990, be received as information.
CARRIED
PW91-002-009 -Residential Complaints on Tannery Creek Flooding
#12. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT residential complaints arising from Tannery Creek flood
conditions be investigated by Town Staff;
THAT residents be advised that the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority is available to provide technical advice but that
remedial works are the responsibility of the landowner.
CARRIED
PW91-003-010 -Termination of Parking Agreement, 50 Yonge Street South
#13. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor McKenzie
THAT the parking agreement between the Town of Aurora and Rosenberg
and Company be terminated effective January 27, 1991.
THAT future maintenance and operations of the lot and any related
liability for same will be the responsibility of the property
owners effective upon termination of the agreement.
CARRIED
PW91-006-011 -Request for Installation of Crossing Guard -Mark Street and
Spruce Street
#14. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the request for a crossing guard not be grante~.
CARRIED
TR91-002-012 -1991 Fees and Service Charges
#15. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Timpson
THAT Council approve revised fees and service charges for licences
and services itemized on the attached schedules; and,
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THAT Council direct Staff to prepare and present the implementing
By-laws where required for Council consideration.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#16. Moved by Councillor Ochalski Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
THAT the cost of a dog licence for the first castrated or neutered
canine be $10.00.
CARRIED
The resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
The City of Toronto re: Clause 2, Report No. 26 "The City in the Region
and An Overview of City of Toronto Municipal Financing and Intergovernmental
Issues in The Regional Context"
#17. Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT the report be received as information.
CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS
Release of Securities
#18 . Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Pedersen
THAT, upon recommendation of the Director of Public Works, Director
of Building Administration, the Fire Chief and the Director of
Leisure Services, the financial securities held in connection with
the following Site Plan Agreements may be released in their
entirety.
Developer
Maclean Hunter Limited
W.C. Pietz Ltd.
Site Plan
Agreement No.
SP-86-07
SP-89-02
Security
Amount
$28,400.00
$ 3,500.00
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the resolution, it was:
#19. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT release of the Mclean Hunter Limited security be deferred to
enable the Director of Public Works to prepare a report for January
30th, 1991 as to whether a problem exists with the elevation
between the Mclean Hunter Building and Home Hardware.
CARRIED
The resolution CARRIED AS AMENDED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mr. Robert Chusid, Greyrock Building Corporation re: Letter of Credit
#20. Moved by Councillor Weller Seconded by Councillor Mcintyre
. THAT the Town of Aurora reinstate to Greyrock Building Corporation
the amount of the $5,000.00 Letter of Credit, less any outstanding
administrative costs.
CARRIED
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BY-LAWS
#21. Moved by Councillor McKenzie Seconded by Councillor Weller
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for First Reading:
3254-91 Being a By-law to provide for an interim tax levy in the
year 1991 and in each succeeding year.
3255-91 Being A By-law to regulate the manner in which certain
objects, which are sufficiently large for an individual
to fit inside, shall be left unattended or unsecured, and
to repeal By-law Number 1844-69.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
#22. Moved by Councillor Pedersen Seconded by Councillor Jones
#23.
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-laws for Second Reading:
3254-91 Being a By-law to provide for an interim tax levy in the
year 1991 and in each succeeding year.
3255-91 Being A By-law to regulate the manner in which certain
objects, which are sufficiently large for an individual
to fit inside, shall be left unattended or unsecured, and
to repeal By~law Number 1844-69.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for Third Reading:
3254-91 Being a By-law to provide for an interim tax levy in the
year 1991 and in each succeeding year.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Third Time.
CARRIED
NOTICE OF MOTION
Councillor Stewart gave Notice of a Motion concerning the procedures for
dealing with delegations that raise issues which Council may wish to vote
on. At present, it is Council's practice to move debate and resolution of
such issues to the Unfinished Business section of the Agenda. Councillor
Stewart proposes that immediate debate and resolution of some issues may be
more appropriate in certain instances.
Councillor Ochalski .gave Notice of a Motion to include an informative
brochure with all water bills to educate the public as to the importance of
conservation and recycling.
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
Councillor Weller -Could a list of the costs for
cellular phones be provided by
the Purchasing Co-ordinator for
the budget discussions.
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NEW BUSINESS
Go Transit re: Aurora Go Station
#24. Moved by Councillor Weller
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-Counci 11 or We 11 er announced that
Lisa Queen, who has been
representing the Banner/Era at
Council meetings, has been
transferred to Newmarket. The
Mayor wished Lisa the best of
luck in her future endeavors.
-Announced that Winterfest 1991
(Family fun Day) would be held on
February 24, 1991, from 12:00
noon to 6:00 p.m. A broad range
of activities has been planned
and everyone is invited to
participate.
-The intersection at Henderson
and Yonge presents a hazard for
cars attempting to make a left
turn onto Yonge Street from the
west. Councillor Stewart
requested a report from the
Director of Public Works on this
matter.
Seconded by Councillor Ochalski
THAT the correspondence be received as information.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
#25. Moved by Councillor Weller
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:58 p.m.
J. West, Mayor
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